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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-23
BLACKSVILLE OFFICERS NOMINAT-
ED.
The Men who will First Preside over
the Destiny of the Third Town.

The people of Blacksmith held a
mass meeting Saturday night for
the purpose of nominating officers
to be voted for in the election which
will be held next Saturday The
election will be the first to be held
under the new Incorporation. The
following ticket was nominated: For
mayor, DR.. Ira Z. Hall; for recorder,
L. L. Thomas; for councilmen, Jacob
Wells, W. f. Scott, A. r. Strosnider,
Abraham Emory and A. c. Johnson
The ticket being without opposi-
tion will of course be elected. The
officers elect will be installed on the
Monday following and Blacksmith
will start on her career as the third
incorporated town in the county.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-23
In The Supreme Court.

CHARLESTON, w. Va. November
%. The Supreme Court delivered
the following opinions to-day:
St. Lawrence Boom and Manufac-
turing Company VS.. Mathews & Holt.
from Pocahontas county, opinion by
McWhorter, decree of Circuit Court
affirmed, Judge Dent dissenting.
Carney & Co. VS.. Harbert, from
Harrison county, opinion by Dent,
decree of Circuit Court reversed and
case remanded.
Moren vs. The American Fire
Clay Co. ct al, from Han cock county,
opinion by Dent, decree of circuit
Court reversed and case remanded.
Schamp VS.. Security Savings and
ty, opinion by Brannon, decree of
Circuit Court affirmed, Judge Dent
dissenting.
Hall VS.. Norfork & Western Rail
road Co., from Mercer county, opinion
by Brannon, decree of Circuit Court
reversed and cause remanded.
Snodgrass VS.. County Court of Wet
eel county, judgment of Circuit Court
affirmed by divided court, Judges
English and Dent for the reversal of
the lower court, and Judges Brannon
and McWhorter for afflrmance
Wilfong VS.. Wilfong, from Marion
county, petition for appeal and super
sedeas refused.
Lotten VS.. Henry, from Mcdowell
county, petition for writ of error
and supersedeas refused.
Adjourned till next Wednesday.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-23
ONE CENT.
Olive Institute.

All interested in the educational de-
velopment of our youth please be pres
ent.
The teachers of Clay district will hold
an Institute at Olive, Dec 4, '97, begin
ming at l:30 p. IN. Following is the
program:
Music by choir
Devotion by +. I. Stewart.
is a knowledge of Psychology neces-
sary to successful teaching ?"-zimri
Ammons.
Public Libraries for our Schools--Mr.
Hess.
General Discussion.
Manners by Il. ID. Patterson.
General Discussion.
Essay by Miss Emma Strosnider.
The Up To Date Teacher. ~. Ray
Conner.
General Discussion.
Paper by Miss Lou Sine.
REGULATIONS by Harry and Clyde Shriver.
EVENING SESSION.
Music.
Devotion by Rev. @. III. Williams.
Moral Education, by 4. t. Stewart.
Class drill by pupils and teacher OF
the Iowa school.
Essay, "The Ideal Teacher" by Miss
Ida M. Kent
REGULATIONS by the following: Miss
Chattie Chaplin and Miss Emma
Strosnider.
Better language for our boys and
girls. Stephen Mason.
Select readings by Miss Marie Powell
and Miss Lou e. Kent
Music.
1.-The necessity of an educated Ameri-
can citizen. w. N. Conner.
1.-THE Progressive Idea. Charlie
Gore and John Shriver.
COMMITTEE.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-23
l,lacksyille Letter.

BLACKsvILLE w. Va, Nov. Goth, 1897.
Rev. Geo. H. Williams returned
Thursday from visiting his daughter in
Sutton.
Jacob Wells, our worthy blacksmith
and machinist, made business trip to
Fetternau this week
Ex-senator VIM. Morley, attorney at
law, of Kingwood, is the guest of his
father, John l. Morley.
VIM. F. Scott made a business trip to
Waynesburg recently.
Chas w. Earnest and wife, of Oak
Forest, were The guests of Jacob Wells
over sunday
Miss Ella Brown, oil Morley, was here
several days learning dress making
under Roberts Sisters.
Miss Kettle South, of Hackney Sta
tior., is visiting her sister, Mrs. r. r..
Lantz.
l.. H. Thomas and Geo. II. Howard
are looking after their interests in the
al tied4 bnt are expected home day
.th Ni probably take Il weeks vaea
Charlie Williams, If Grafton, com
menced taking a business course at the
University, but his wife taking sick,
was called home, and he is now visiting
his parents at the parsonage.
T. 3 Laniz aud wife are at Clarks-
burg attending the Grand Lodge Of Odd
Fellows which convened there. Mrs.
Lantz represents the Daughters of Re-
bekah, and Mr.. Lantz, the /. 0. 0. F. of
Blacksmith.
S. r. Hall, NJ. D., is taking care of
Miss Estella Lemley, who is very i'll
from, brain fovor Dr Hall ia q suppnsa-
full and skilled physician.
Blair and Johnson. our accomplished
millers, sent their team to Morgantown
to help bring the bridge that will soon
span Dunkard, at Morley.
Solomon Myers is stocking up with
Merinos.
Rev. A. ]. Adams, Baptist, preached
four excellent sermons here last week.
The Reverend lives in McKeesport but
is pastor of the Rufus Creek church.
Rev. j. Forrest Marston held two
grand services in the Baptist church
this week.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-23
Five Serial StNries.

Five strong serial stories are an
nounced for publication in THE
YOUTHS COMPANION during 1898
They are: "The Freshman ro-
nance of college life, by Jesse L.
Williams; "The Gold Fields of the
Yukon" story of placer mining in
Alaska, by Irving Andrews: "Ferei-
eda Fairfax, Writer" the story of a
girl who wanted to do newspaper
work, by Marguerite Tracy; The
Story of Bee Farm by Edith A.
Fairfield; and "The Making of Tim
ri Bunker" a rousing tale of heroic
deeds in Nantucket during the War
of 1912, by William j. Long. These
stories make up only small part of
the good things that will be spread
before readers of THE COMPANION
during 1898. Present readers of
The COMPANION who renew their
subscriptions, and new subscribers
will receive free beautiful calendar
printed in twelve colors, and en-
bossed in gold. The paper will be sent
free to new subscribers every week
from the time the subscription is re-
ceived to January, 1898; then for a
full year to January, 1899. An IL
Illustrated prospectus will be sent
free to any one addressing
THE \ oUTH's COMPANION,
Boston, Mass
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y NCE s.t}Ks UP.
Came 81 3''inee, lfud stared to Pray
4 hsmarknbIe scene at Cerdo.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, November
22.- During the progress Of society
dance in Credo, Saturday night, Rev.
James II. Rigg, Il Baptist minister,
entered the ball room, and walking
to the centre Of the hall, knelt down
and began praying fervently for those
present. The orchestra ceased play
ing and dancers on Bonded knees
listened to the minister. This ended
the ball, land as the guests We're depart
ing for their homes, the minister.
commanded the orchestra to play
'sNearer, My God, to Thee, which it
did in low but forcible manner. Mr..
Riggs action is causing much COM
ment in all circles.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-23
Ci.nlch Nnt,,

u. p ii. Reynolds will preaci for
pastor barnes at the n. p, church
next Sunday morning at l0:45. Re-
yival services will be held in the eve
ming.
Rev J. c Bloomfield, of Union
town, Pa, will assist pastor Barnes,
in revival meetings at the M. P.
church. next week.
Prof j. j. Whyte preached an
able sermon at the NJ. P. church last
Sunday evening. The house was
filled to its utmost capacity, and
many were unable to find seats.
The congregation Of the M. 2.
church ,y unanimous vote have ex-
tended cordial invitation to all
christian people in the community
to join them in the revival services
to be held at that church, eommenc-
ing, Thursday.
Some much needed repairs are be-
ing made to the interior of the nj.
p. church. When completed it will
present more attractive appear
ance.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-23
Thanksgiving Service.

| desire to announce that on ao.
count of the greater conveniences for
such a service, the union Thanksgiv-
ing service will be held in the Presby-
terian church instead of the Episco-
pal, on Thursday next.
JAMES SHEERIN.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-23
Post ONCE Hours ON Thanksgiving.

On Thanksgiving Day the postof-
flee will be open from 1890 A. NJ. to
/ p. NJ. and from 5 P. NJ. to 6 P. NJ. All
persons will govern themselves ac-
cordingly.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-23
Dress Making.

Mrs. Laura keenan, has had six
years experience. Rooms at S. V.
Thompson's, Wiles street.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-23

Look out for the largest and cheap
est stock of holiday goods in town at
Posten's.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-23

The best pearl hominy in the city
at A. L. Nye's.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-23

A FULL line of fresh canned goods
at A. L. Nye's.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-23

The Coming Flour, the best in the
world for health and economy, at
A. L. Nye's.
The times., 1897-06-07
The RIFLES ROAD MARCH
Captain Steck's Men Home From a
0ne-Day Campaign.
They Camped on the Eastern Branch
and Invaded the Surrounding
Country-A Beneficiai Drill.

Company C, Fourth Battalion, n. &. d O..
headed by d detachment of the National
Guard Drum Corps. returned TO the city
yesterday afternoon from road marcn
which carried them as far into the country
as Lincoln Banks on the -Anaoostia River,
and kept them away from asphalt streets
and city scenes from 8 O'Clock Saturday
night till O'Clock Sunday afternoon. A
month Df experience is said to have been
gained by the company during those wenty
hours OF real hard soldier work.
The company name of this promising or
ganization is the Washington Rifles, and
its commander, Capt. b. b Stecks- The
captain expects to carry large percentage
of his men into the National Guard camp
at Fort Washington on next Thursday, ana
he believes that the practice and exper-
ience gained Oh these road marches by the
citizen soldier is Of great value.
Company c, in heavy marching order.
moved out of its armory Saturday night,
and two hours later pitched its camp by
the muddy tides OF the Eastern Branch.
First cali sounded and reveille followed
TIE camp fires soon burned brightly, AMI
camp songs went up with the steam of
boiling coffee and the odor of frying meat
Much OF yesterday was spent in earnest
drill, with especial regard to foot move
rnents, and the company executed Sc oral
short marches into the surrounding conn
try, to tie credit OF the company and the
delight of the country people
The boys broke camp at 3 O'Clock and
moved homeward When they struck the
arnory there was real thing look
about them, which was commented on by
the few nnlitiamen who were spending
their Sabbath leisure IN the quarters Of
the National Guard. Their uniforms were
dusty and their hands and faces dirty.
They were tired. but they came on with
that swing which only long, hard march
ing will give to body of men.
They spoke well Of the trip. and those
who ought to know declared that the COM
pany had been bettered by the march.
The times., 1897-06-07
REcHABITEs ELECT OFFICERS.
CatnInack Tent, Anacostia, Increas So
ing in siembershipnnd Interest.

The meeting of Camrnack Tent, No. So,
/. o. F., on Saturday evening was, as
usual, interesting and pleasing. CHEF Ruler
Wayne w Candeil presided.
Reports showing excellent preliminary
work was made by the standing and sub
committees An invitation was read from
Anacostia Tent, No. 13S, to attend the
fifteenth anniversary of that tent, to be
celebrated in the Anacostia Baptist Churcn,
Rev. Hugh T. Stevenson, pastor, on Sun
day afternoon, the 18th inst. The invi-
tation was accepted by the tent.
The following officers were elected 10
fill vacancies caused by resigna ton and
other causes: Shepherd, William j. Boyd;
chief ruler, w B. Morgan; deputy ruler,
James IL. Posey; outside guard, Clarence
c. Mills; Chaplain, Charles Medford.
Wayne w. Candell presided under the
'good of the order" and remarks were
made by A. w. Clancy, j. Welch, Thomas
Spillman, DR.. j. T. Hensley, G.. Fl En-
mons, W. B. Morgan, George B. Clark,
r. H. Policy, j. I. Godfrey, Benani Mil
stead, j. R. Maboney, w. E. Allen, W J.
Boyd, and Others Songs Were sung by w
C. Bowman, Edward Hannah and Charles
Medford, and the program was concluded
with the usual refreshments.
The times., 1897-06-07
Che - Iisnea
City Brevities.

The gunboat Wilmington is scheduled to
arrive at the navy yard the early part
of this week
the several companies OF the District
National Guard will 20 into camp at Fort
Washington on Thursday next
open-air meeting at the corner OF Seventh
street and Rhode Island avenue at 8
o'clock last evening.
Work will shortly be resumed on the un-
completed auditorium of the Kellar Me-
mortal Church. Thecongregationh has been
meeting in the large Sunday school room
Sergt. ". H. Perry, of police head
quarters, whose condition was considered
serious Saturday night, is reported as
slightly improved, and his physicians now
have hopes that he Will recover.
Alice Pope, tie colored girl who drank
laudanum in Mt. Vernon Park Saturday
night, was so far improved yesterday as 10
be able 20 leave the Emergency Hospital
George L. Leoffler, cabinet-maker, liv-
ing at No 346 Union street southw est, was
arrestedlast night by Policeman Peck upon
complaint Of his wife, who alleges that he
threatened to kill her. Leoffler has been
when he returned home last night procured
his pistol and threatened to kill his wife
He was locked up liz No station, AMI
his case viii be heard III police court this
morning.
The times., 1897-06-07
ANACOsTIA RAPID TRANSIT.
Capital Railway TO Start the First
Car This Evening.

The Capital Railway Company will open
itsline for buSin ess this eyeain z at 6 o clock
At that hour the initial trip for the convey
ance of passengers will be made, the car
starting from the carhouse on Congress
Heights.
II was intended by President Randle tn
start the first car at 3 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon, but at the last moment he re-
cciyed word that Mr. W Milt Brown, in
ventor of the underground electric system,
adopted by the road, wasill at the National
Hotel and would be unable to attend the
opening of the road. On receipt OF this In
formation Mr. Randle decided to postpone
the opening The streets of Anacostia yes
terday afternoon were lined with people,
who were considerably disappointed at not
seeing the first rapid transit car started
on its way.
The new road is completed as far as Con-
gress Heights and is equipped with excel
lent steel rails and a magnificent rolling
stock. The timber for the new flouling Of
tie bridge viii soon be on hand, and when
tfat is laid the new rails viii be lad on
the structure and rapid transit across the
bridge secured.
The Brown underground electric system
will be used within the limits Of the city
andthe overhead trolleyin thecountry. Mr.
A. L. Randle, the president of the company
has received many congratulations on the
successful result Of his long and strenuous
labors in the interest of the road and the
the initial trip Of the Toll ng stock is
watched for with considerable in terest.
The times., 1897-06-07
NEWSPAPER MEN TOANSWER
Trial of John s. Shriyer Set for
This Morning.
Another of the Coutumacious Wiz.
ness Cases Before Judge
Bradley.

The trial of Mr.. John s shriver, the
Washington correspondent OF the New
York Mail and Express, indicted in 1894
Tor having refused to answer certain aues-
tions asked him by the Senate's sugar
trust stinvestigating committee, has been set
for this morning. The trial win take
place in criminal court No 2, before Judge
Bradley, before whom Messrs. Hayemeyer
and Searles were tried
Mr.. Shnver will be represented by ey-
Judge Dittenhoefer, of New York, and
Judge Jere NJ. Wilson, of this city, while
District Attorney Davis will attend to
the prosecution.
Mr.. Shnyer's trial will be Immediately
followed by that of Mr.. E. Joy Edwards,
the WashiD gton correspondent of the Phila-
delphia Press, who is likewise charged
with having been contumacious witness
jh the sugar Investigation proceedings.
Both defendants were called before the
committee for the purpose of testifying
relative to an alleged conference at the
Arlington Hotel, early in 1894, between
representatives of the sugar trust and
members of the Senate committee, having
IN charge the sugar scheuule In tn e
Wilson tariff bill Each correspon dent
wrote his paper an account of the alleged
conference, the two articles giving rise
to the resolution of Senator Quay, creating
the sugar trust stinvestigauon. When called
before the committee they refused to tli-
yulge the source of their information.
Upon the conclusion of the trials of
Shriver and Edwards, District Attorney
Davis will proceed with the cases against
Broker John w. Mccartney and Allen
Lewis Seymour, who refused to reply to
practically the same questions that Broker
Chapman refused to answer 1t was
rumored around the city hall that Messrs
Mccartney aud Seymour had decided to
enter the plea of guilty when their cases
were called
The times., 1897-06-07
sAENGERBUND,s EXCURSION.
Thousands Enjoy the Singing and
Sports at River View.

Sports at River View.
Thousands of weil-kno wn German-A meri-
cans OF the city OF Washington went down
to River View yesterday on the joint ex-
cursiun of the Saengerbund and Ariou
Choral Societies, making the occasion one
that will long be remembered by ali Who
were present. The steamer Pentz made
five trips during the day, in order to carry
to the excursion grounds theunusuallylar arge
crowds of persons who were DESTROYS of
passing pleasant day with the singers
The day was pleasantly passed in the en-
Joyment of the numerous attractions Of
the resort, while many participated in
various sports and games. To all these,
in the evening, was added the distinct
feature of the day, which consisted of
singing by one hundred trained voices of
the singing societies, under the direction
OF Mr.. Henry Xander, and as formerly, the
crowd which had assembled to listen TO
the music manifested its appreciation by
prolonged applause and many encores.
The Saengerbund bowlers now hold the
championship of the District, and conSiti-
cradle interest was taken in the informal
bowling of some of the members of the
club yesterday afternoon.
The times., 1897-06-07
COLORED BOY DROWNED.
Edward White Seized With a Cranlp
While Bathing

Edward White, fourteen-year-old col
ored boy, who lived iii Worm street north
east, was drowned yesterday afternoon
while bathing in the Eastern Branch near
East Capitol street extended Several other
boys were about the place and some If
them We're in the water when Edward was
seized with cramps and sank to the bot
tom.
Ton. Brown, white boy, sitting on the
shore, plunged in without removing his
clothing and endeavored without success
to rescue the boy, whose body had stuck
fast IN the mud and nlire at the bottom
and was thus prevented from rising
The remains were soon recovered and
brought to the morgue in the Ninth pre-
cinct patrol, where his aunt, Mollie King,
with whom he lived, identified him Cor
oner Hammett was notified
The times., 1897-06-07
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The times., 1897-06-07
woman Assaults a Man.

During an aitercation over what SHOULD
constitute the supper menu, Amelia Brown
struck Richard Carroll In the face with q
batchet, in a house where the couple live
In Limerick alley, South Washington
Richards wound, which was a severe one ,
was dressed by DR.. Childs, and Policeman
Vermillion arrested Amelia and locked
her up in No. station.
The times., 1897-06-07
Junior Mechanics, Excursion.

The postponed excursion Of the Junior
Order of American Mechanics to Marshall
Hall will take place today, and tickets
sold for last Friday will be good on the
boat leaving at the usual time from the
Seventh street wharf. A large crowds eX
pected to be On hand, and, weather per-
Imtting, an enjoyable time / s assured.
The times., 1897-06-07
Reduced Rates to Frederick.

On account of the annual meeting of
the German Baptists at Frederick the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell
tickets for all trains Of May 29 to June s,
valid for return passage until June 80,
Rate from Washington $1.70 for the round
trip. my24, 26, &c, ,29, 81 -je2 i, ,em
The times., 1897-06-07

Think Of this offer, then come If you
want to sell and see us. We take your
old typewriter, any make. put 1t in order.
nnd get you $50 more for it than others
will take it in on a trade. Typewriter
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The times., 1897-06-07

Any day you will find crowd at our
office examining the Hartford typewriter
and purchasing, too The Gramophonetalk-
ing and singing machine helps to bring
the crowd; free exhibitions daily; conie
one and all Typewriter Headquarters
and Manufacturers Agency, 1907 st.
NV. Burket s Hewett, Agents. je5-tf-em
The times., 1897-06-07
senator QUAY a GRANDPA ther.

Senator Quay is now grandfather. He
received that intelligence yesterday over
a long distance telephone. His son. ex-
Assemblyman Richard Quay, sent the in
formation from sewickly. Pa, together
with the fact that the boy weighs twelve
hounds
The times., 1897-06-07
Columbian Graduating Exercises.

The Columbian University school Of
graduate studies will holdits fourth annual
commencement in the hall of the uni
versity this afternoon at 3.
The invocation will be made by Prof A
j. Huntington, d. D., Rev Randolph H.
McKinl, D D., will make the Grafton, anst
Dr. Whitman, president of Columbian Uni
vers.ty, will confer the degrees
The times., 1897-06-07
Toes and Fingers Mangled.

Joseph Coats, colored man, living at
No. So Pierce streetnorthwest, was struck
by q Chevy Chase car, near Columbia
road, yeste rday afternoon, and sustained
two broken fingers and three broken toes
He was treated by DI. Baker at the
Emergency Hospital
The times., 1897-06-07

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The times., 1897-06-07
Excursion of Junior Order of Amer:.
can Mechanics

The excursion of the Junior Mechanics,
which was postponed on account of rain
last Friday, will take place today
Marshall Hall is the chosen spot and all
tickets sold 70, Friday will be good today
The boat will make her regular trips