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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06
THE FAIR HAS CLOSED.
Miss Semans Gets the Diamond Ring
A Large Sum raised for the Church.

Miss Blanche Semans won the
ring at the Catholic Fair Saturday
night. The contest was between her
and Miss Stein. The latter proved
a worthy contestant and the prize
was not safe until the money was
counted. Miss Semans secured $179
and Miss Stein $l45,l0. The win
ner received beautiful solitaire
diamond ring and since both had
done so wei it was decided to give
the loser one also.
The fair was a success in every
sense of the word. Everything on
hand was sold out and large prices
realized on everything. It's impos-
sible as yet to tell just how much
was taken in but the sum is a con
siderable one. We congratulate our
friends ON the success which attend
ed their efforts
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06
Charges Filed Against n Sheriff and
Prosecuting Attorney.

Somewhat of sensation was Gre
ated in our circuit court on Monday
afternoon by the presentation of
charges against r. L. Cunningham,
Sheriff, and G. NJ Alexander, Pros
ecuting Attorney The presentation
was made by A. L. Hill through his
attorney, Mr.. w II. Martin. The
charges are in substance that the
officers named have received money
from the houses of ill-fame and
speak -easies of this community and
have made contracts with the keep
ers of the same. Judge Mason on
Tuesday morning ruled that said
charges be set aside as they had not
been presented in proper form-that
instead Of filing them jointly they
should have been preferred against
each officer separately. His Honor
added when they were presented in
the form indicated they would re-
ceiye due consideration at his hands.
Mr. Martin accordingly Withdrew
the matter, but on Wednesday morn
ing renewed it, filing separate
charges. Messrs Cunningham and
Alexander do not seem to be alarm
ed. They say it is scheme to in
timidate them and the outgrowth of
the indictments just found against
Hill and his witnesses. Vest Pr
gilman.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06
You Never Can Tell.

Henry George was travelling once
on sleeping car. The porter came
to brush the dust off him and ''work'
him for the customary quarter
There were but few passengers
George reflected on the fact that Pull
man paid his poor black hirelings lit
tie or naught, and relied on their
ability to brush and gouge the pub
lie instead and he determined to give
him all the change he found in his
pocked. He thought there might be
about 90 cents, but there was actual
ly SO in quarters, halves and dimes.
He gave it all to the darkey, who
dropped his broom and stared at the
tip and then at George.
"This all fo' me, boss?" he gasped.
cts all for you,' replied George.
The darkey looked at the little, rusty,
modest man and again at his hand
full of silver. "Woe!" he CALCULATED;
aIt's true as de Good Book puts it,
neyah can tell how fab toad kin
jump till you sees him hop"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06
deception to the woman,s league.

The hospitable home Of Mrs. A. W.
Lorentz was thrown open to the Wo-
mans League Saturday afternoon
from three to flveo'clock. The house
was beautifully decorated with potted
plants and ivy.
Miss Ada Maple, of Rosedale, Miss
Sarah Coyle, and the social committee
of the League helped Mrs. Lorentz
receive and entertain the guests.
The music committee had prepared
a short program. Miss Leila Cameron
whistled two selections; Miss Rose
Howe rendered piano solo, and Miss
Jessie Morehead sang solo. Each
performer acquitted herself admirably
and received many compliments. FL
egant refreshments were served dur
ing the afternoon.
There were about fifty members
present. Mrs. Lorentz's reputation
as charming hostess was well sus-
tanned on this occsaion, and each
member of the League went home
feeling it was good to have been there,
and to be member of the League.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06
ROBBERY AT TOWNSVILLE.
j. j. Cooke & Son Lose 800 Worth of
Goods home talent interested A
midnight chase.

Special to the New DOMINION.
KINGwooD, W. Va, Dec. 6-The
general store of j. J. Cooke d Son,
at TOWNSVILLE, was burglarized Fri
day night. The robbers succeeded
in getting away with 800 worth of
goods but did not get any cash The
robbery occurred between IL and |
o'clock.
Mr.. Cooke was away and his wife
locked the store at II. When he re-
turned at / the robbery had been
committed. Entrance had been
forced and the goods taken The
alarm was Immediately given and
the thieves were followed for a con
siderable distance as the ground was
soft and preserved their trail. All
trace was finally lost and the search
abandoned.
Home talent was undoubtedly in
terested in the robbery Some very
good clues are in the possession OF
Mr.. Cooke and arrests are likely to
follow. A great many store robber-
les have recently taken place in the
same section and people are getting
very tired of it.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06
SERIOUS ACCFDEN /,
Miss i.aura Dawson Quite Badly hurt
Falls and Forced TO remain In pain
full Position until help arrives.

Miss Laura Dawson is confined to
her bed from the effects Of a peculiar
accident which happened to her Sat
urday She had placed a chair be-
tween the counter and the wall in
order to reach something on one of
the higher shelves. One foot was
placed on shelf and she stepped on
the counter with the other
The counter was rounded and her
foot slipped off. 1t struck the chair
and broke through it. The other
foot was caught in some manner and
she was unable to extricate herself.
She had to remain in the position
until Mary Jacobs who had gone to
the postotlice came and released her.
Her left limb was badly. wrenched
and sprained. She had remained in
the position for fifteen minutes or
more. She was taken home and has
not been able to bear her weight on
the injured member yet
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06
Does this Mean Fried!

Grafton now has a curfew law and
the urchins must be off the streets
at nine o'clock. If the law should
be extended to the young girls up
there who are nightly treading on
dangerous ground much more good
would be done. -MoRGANTowN New
DOMINION
Now, Mr.. New DOMINION man, we
feel like filing objections to this I'M
kind thrust at the morals Of our
town. But then, there is no injunc-
ton against certain college dudes
entering our sacred precincts
Grdfton Sentinel.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06
In he Supreme Court.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, December,
1.-THE Supreme Court to-day handed
down the following opinions:
Young VS.. West Virginia & Pitts
burg Railroad, from Harrison county,
opinion by Dent; judgment of Circuit
Court affirmed, Judge English dis
senting.
Globel VS.. Roup ct al, from Cabell
county; opinion by Dent; judgment
OF Circuit Court corrected and af-
tirmed
Morris & Rodgers VS.. Rector, from
Taylor county; opinion by English;
judgment of Circuit Court reversed
and case remanded, Judge Brannon
dissenting.
West Virginia Central & Pittsburg
Railroad VS.. Mcintyre, from Mineral
county; opinion by English; judgment
Of Circuit Court affirmed.
Armstrong VS.. County Court of
Taylor county; petition for appeal re-
fused.
Williams & Patterson ct al, VS.
Overholt from Greenbrier county; ap
peal allowed; bond $3.50.
Cochran VS., Holt, from Taylor
county; petition foy rule in prohibit
tion r, fused.
Slalr vs.. Bickle, from Richie coun-
ty: petition for writ of error refused.
State VS.. .Staley, from Wayne coun-
ty; writ Of error allowed
Rush VS.. Rice and others, from
Wetzel county; petition for appeal
and superSedas refused.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06
HON. GEO. c. STURGISS.
Splendid Tribute Paid Him BY the
KingwOod Journal.

We present this week a picture of
Hon. George c. Sturgiss, of Morgan
town, president of the West Virginia
Northern. Let it be understood in
behalf of Mr.. Sturgiss that this piece
of enterprise was no suggestion of his,
but we desire to mention favorably
this gentleman because he is identi-
fed with the interests Of this county,
and is interested in our welfare. His
connection with our railroad was the
means of Mr.. Martin securing the
change from a narrow to wide
gauge. His connection with the road
will mean ultimately its extension to
Morgantown, and the day is not far
off. George 9. Sturgiss is not mil
lionaire, neither is he what we term a
man wealth. Where he enterprise
that / thas so faithfully and jealous
ly labor I'd for would have been long
ago acct mblished. Mr. Sturgiss is
man o the people. He is broad
mindc 6liberal, distinctly West
Virginian and has the interests of
West Virginia at heart. We believe
he has been very much misund err
stood man, and frequently unduly
censured because of his failure to long
ago complete the railroad that it has
been his desire to see built. Were
the people to have unfolded to them
the trials and difficulties this man
has encountered in the completing of
the object Of his wishes, we firmly be-
lieye that they would charitably de-
clare that he had done his best.
Cultured, able, and agreeable, -no
better man in West Virginia lives to-
day than George C. Sturgiss Let us
of Preston encourage these gentleman
who are striving to bring about the
development of our county, and let
us help them all we can and the good
results are sure to come. Let us re-
fleet that this man has much to lose
by the failure of his project, while we
have nothing to lose and much to
gain by its completion. There is no
man outside of our county who has
more unsel6sh interest in our welfare
than George G. SturgiSs, and in spite
of the carping of those who imagine
they can build trunk lines and estab-
lis manufactures, this man is our
friend, and like our own Major Orr,
j. A. Martin and Others and the new
conner, TT. Todd, the salvation of
this county depends upon such men
and not upon Others who criticise
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06
A SOCIETY FIGHT.
The Columbians Call on the Faculty to
Decide IA Fuss-No Decision Made.

The Columbian society is in the
midst of an interesting scrap. Fri
day night so much friction was created
that it was found impossible to elect
any contestants, except a debater,
and the entire evening was spent in
wrangling. The party which is seek
ing to delay the election is in power
and made use of every advantage to
postpone action. Saturday night it
went before the faculty with petit
ton signed by fifteen members. Just
what the alleged grievance was is not
clear.
The opposing faction filed a counter
petition containing twenty-six names.
The faculty, after long considera-
ton threw out both petitions saying
that the society must settle its own
fights, but that the majority were
probably in the right. The sqabble
bids fair to prove even more interest
ing. 1t is not known when the cleo
ton will be held. The Parthenons
may contest it, showing that the time
has passed for the election and any
choice after that is illegal. Alto
gether it is quite interesting.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06
itAGER ELECTED.
unanimously Chosen to Captain the
Football Team for 1913.

Saturday afternoon the football
team held meeting at the University
and, as predicted in this paper, chose
l.. A. Yeager as captain for next year.
The choice gives universal satisfac-
ton. He has all the qualities neces-
sary to make good leader and has
the confidence OF the men to very
high degree.
He has, in the two seasons he has
been on the team, developed into one of
the best fullbacks in the country. His
playing has everywhere received many
well merited compliments. The start
of the season of '98 is an suspicious
one. If the present gait is kept up
and everything done as wisely as the
choise of a captain was, we will have
a team of world heaters.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06
A La HOYLE.
C0nventionalties Strictly Adhered to by
Mob of One.

EVERGREEN, Ala, Dec. 6.-Coot
King, farm hand on the plantation
of William Ellis near here was lynch
ed yesterday afternoon by Mr.. Ellis
alone, he refusing all assistance
though a hundred or more of the
neighbors gathered and were anx-
ious to have a hand in the affair
William Ellis is prominent and
wealthy planter. His eighteen year
old daughter is handsome young
woman and it was an assault upon
her committed by King that caused
the lynching. Mr. Ellis captured
King yesterday morning and kept
him tied and a prisoner in his house
until the afternoon Then he lynch
1.-The negro unaided and alone, in
the presence of his neighbors who
called to assist him. He marched
King to near by swamp, hanged
him to a tree and riddled his body
with bullets. 1t is the first time in
the south that man has been sum
marily executed by one man.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06
A Few Fairmont sacts

Clipped from the Openeved Index.
Dr. l. G. White, of Morgantown,
was here this week.
Father Boutlou left for Morgan
town yesterday.
Miss Effie Poster has returned from
a visit to Morgantown
The responsibility for the health of
the students has developed upon Prof.
Knutti, and he is introducing the
setting up" exercises Of the regular
army in place of the old calesthenics.
This accounts for so many stiff and
straight backs-and sore ones too.
But it is good work for the students,
teaching them military precision and
carriage; and as drill master Cap
tain Knttti is a great success.
During the performance Of Edwin
ii. Boone Tuesday night he took oc-
caslon to abuse an Ammons boy Sc
yerely for slight offense and became
angry at his audience when nothing
was meant. The Ammons boy went
on the stage, being admitted free as
he was to be a subject. When the
Professor made an effort to hypnotic
him, hard subject was found and
his efforts were without success. The
boy soon got tired of the efforts and
run of the stage. When Boone asked
his reason for SO doing he answered,
II wasn't bought off," Although the
audience knew none of them were
bought they cheered the boy, which
made the Professor angry and he fire.
quently mentioned it during the re-
malnder OF the performance.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06
First Fruits of the revival.

Seven accessions were made to the
M. p. Church on Sunday. One of
these was baptized, the rest coming
in on letters Five more signified
their intention of joining, part of
them being new converts and part
being old members who have not yet
Joined the church.
The services will begin again to-
night when Mr.. Broomfield will be
back from Uniontown. The meet
ings from present indications will be
the most successful ever held in the
city.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06
GONE TO PENNSYLVANIA
Has Lucy Six, Who is Charged With
Infanticide-Alleged that this is her
third Offense.

Letters received from Wadestown
state that Lucy Six, who was recently
charged with infanticide, has been
moved TO Pennsylvania. She is at
her home near Jollytown. When
asked about the matter the prosecute
ing attorney said he knew nothing OF
1T except that the matter was In the
hands Of Justice Rose, OF Batfelle
district. A requisition will likely
have TO be issued before the girl can
be arrested and brought here for trial.
and that may be attended with some
difficulty.
The Six girl is about twenty
years old, has been addicted to the
use opium for some time and has been
inclined to be very Wild 1t is
claimed that she has given birth to
three children who have all died UNI
der peculiar circumstances. This is
the first time however that any notice
has been taken of the crimes.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06
First Coal Shipment.

KlNGwooD, w. Va, Dec. 6.-The
first car load of coal from our new
mines has been shipped. The mines
have just been opened and when
under full Roadway will employ sew
eral hundred men. 1t will prove of
very great value to our town. Mr..
B. {. Todd is the operator who is
pushing the enterprise. Kingwood $
days as a sleepy country village are
numbered
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06
County Court Meets in special session.

The county court is in session to-
day with all members present. The
session is a special one and is held
mainly for the purpose of settling
with the overseers of the poor. No
business of any Importance has been
transacted to day. The session may
last all week and it may end within
a shorter time.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06
Date Changed for the Baptist Dedica.
ton.

1t having been found impossible to
hold the dedication of the Baptist
church on the 18th as originally
proposed, it has been decided to
postpone the affair until the 10Th.
The occasion will be u notable one.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06

BEST sugar cured hams IN town at
nine cents per pound at j. Leonard
Smiths, Main st.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06

THE ACME people have something
interesting to say about subscriptions
to magazines. Read their ad.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06

The front Of a Phi Kappa Psi
shield between Rice's store and the
University. Finder leave at this Of
fee and receive reward.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06
The Leading Florist

Mary M. Jenkins, Florist, Grafton,
w. Va. Fine cut flowers and floral
designs speciality. Potted plants In
variety. Grafton, w. Va. Box 22l.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06

MADEIRA Bros, cansave you mon
ey on yearly subs criptions.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-06

A LOT of Heinz pickles, keystone
dres sing, Sauce etc. A. L. NyE's.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-11-06
The Queen ard Kaiuls nj,

WASHINGTON, October 22.-With
reference to reports to the effect
that former Queen Liliuokalapi had
formally abdicated in favor Of Prin-
cess Kaiulani, the e1-queen in per-
son gave the following authorized
statement; There is no truth in any
report that she has abdicated. No
offici action has been taken during
the meeting OF Kaiulani with her.
The question of politics did not
pass their lips, Kaiulaui came from
New York to see her. aunt before
going to San Francisco, and left
this afternoon for that city, where
she will stay a week Such reports
are spread by her enemies with a
view to iujuring her"
The foregoing is stated as having
been dictated by the ex-queen.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-11-06
CONSTANT HEADACHE.
Miss q. Mollie Percy, Gives Her Ex-
perience of Her Lifelong Suffer-
ing and Cure.


The following communication has
Just been received from Miss s.
Mollie Percy, of Searsport, Maine,
where she is we'll and favorably
known:
81 was sufferer from constant
headache all my life, frequently ac-
companied with nausea and sick
stomach, especially before and dur
ing severe attacks, / am now thirty
years old, and as far back as L can
remember | was never free from
these depressing and distressing at
tacks, and did not know what it was
to feel we'll, until last winter, when
having seen so much written, and
heard 80 much spoken, about Dr..
Williams Pink Pills, made up my
mind to see il they would do me
any good. | therefore bought some
of them and began to take them
according to directions.
81 soon began to experience relief,
and have improved ever since. | am
still taking them, and shall continue
so to do until / am free of the
slightest symptom of my old enemy.
l am firm believer in the efficiency
of DR.. Williams Pink Pills, and l
shall never be without them as they
have done me so much good"
(Signed) S. M. PERCY.
Witness Mrs. j. e. NIoHoLL.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People are a specific for troubles
peculiar to females, such as suppress.
sions, irregularities and all forms OF
weakness. They build up the blood
and restore the glow of health to
pale and sallow cheeks. In men
they effect radical cure in all cases
arising from mental worry, overwork
or excuses of Whatever nature. Sold
by all dealers in medicine.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-11-06
j. T. Waterhouse.

There are three brands of,
Jams and Jellies known to be
absolutely pure. Crosse &
Blackwells, Morton's and
Code, Elicit & Go. During
the pure food crusade in Cali
fornia the goods of the latter
passed every inspection and
now come out of the factory
specially stamped Pure
Food" We have a complete
stock of these goods and offer
them to the public at very low
prices. ~
Our grocery department is
full to the brim with reliabl
goods and our prices are low
enough as to draw common
from other dealers. We buy
for cash in quantities to suit
the demand and consequently
they are always fresh.
We handle the celebrated
Albert homeless sardines and
the Palace brand of SLICED
bacon, two articles for tn.
table that are unexcelled.
We carry u full line Of table
delicacies, English and Amer
lean and promptly fill orders.
Prompt delivery in all cases
whether in person or by tele
phone and careful attention
paid to the selection OF goods.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-11-06
The Argument of Tyranny.

Speaking Of the memorial which
the Hawaiian people have addressed
to the President, the Congress and
the people of the United States,
protesting against the proposed an
nexation of Hawaii to this country
by treaty with the Dole Govern
ment, and demanding, in accordance
with the Declaration Of Iudepeud.
ence, that the people OF Hawaii
shall have voice in determining
the Government that shall rule over
them, the Chronicle says:
Questions about new territory
have never been referred by our
Government or any other to a vote
of aboriginal natives. If that had
not been the rule the greater part of
America and sll Of Africa would
now be uucivlzsd. As for the ka-
nakas, they do not know what is
best for them, least Of all what is
best for the United States and for
progress, and so will have to be
treated about as children are when
they refuse to attend school. They
must DO gently but firmly put in
the right track"
This is the argument George I'LL.
used ia his war against the Amer
lean colonies; it is the argument
Spain is using now against Cuba; it
is the argument Great Britain would
have used against Venzuela had not
the United States interposed and
suggested arbitration. 1t has been
used 10 every war of spoliation by a
stresg power against weak one
since the world began. 1t is an
argument the United States is
destined not to maintain, but to
overthrow.
The people of Hawaii are not
barbarisns; they are not untitled
for self-government. They have for
years maintained a Government OF
such just laws that Americans have
gone there to live and to invest
money. 1t is land of schools and
churches, land OF free speech and
newspapers. 1t is in vain we will
seek 10 justify ourselves in our own
minds il we impose upon such a
people Government without their
consent.
Only despotic Government car
justify to itself despotic act OF
aggression, aud the United States ID
not despotism. The Declaration
of Independence, the Constitution
OF t1e United States, the Gettysburg
address-every sacred document o.
our history, declares against the
wrong the Chronicle now advocates
To annex Hawaii without the con
sent OF her people will be to stultify
the past, stain the present and en-
danger the future OF our own grea
REPUBLICS. Il, Call.