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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03
BIDS OPENED.
Major Powells Opens and Reads
Them Saturday.

Lucky Bidder Probably Pittsburger.
Won't be known for Sure for Several
Days. perhaps Heeks-Work to Be.
gin Next Spring.
Major Charles F.-Powell, of the
United States engineer corps, officer
in charge of the Monongahela and
Allegheny rivers, opened bids for
the construction of six new locks
and dams on the Monongahela above
Morgantown at noon Saturday.
There were IA bids in all, and each
firm was represented by man at
the opening, which was public.
Bids were made on the locks and
dams in pairs, one price being
named for each kind of work on
the first two, whites separate bid was
made on Nos. II and Is and on ID
and Is. The bids were opened at
random, and read aloud by Major
Powell. The representative of the
bidding firms took notes of the con-
tents. As soon as all were read they
we're turned over to the clerical force
of the Office for tabulation. This
will take some days, and only at its
completion can the official announce
ment OF the successful bidder be
made.
However, the two items of con-
crete and excavation form the larger
portion of the work, and it is sup
posed that the lowest bidders on
these items will get the contract.
AS it happened, the bid of c. /. Nc
Donald, of Pittsburg, was the last
one opened, and it dashed the hopes
of several firms who had considered
themselves among the lowest bid
ders. Mr.. Mcdonald names his price
for concrete on Nos. 10 and IL at S..
On Nos. II and Is he bid 1925, and
on Nos. IA and 15 he bid $3.50. His
bids on excavation of all kinds were
also low, and the general opinion
seemed to be that when the tabula-
tion is completed he will be found to
be much the lowest bidder. He is
an experienced contractor, and en-
tirely responsible. Some of the bids
for concrete were as high as $S,while
none were as low as Mr.. Mcdonald S.
The list of bidders was as follows:
Joseph J. Churehyard, Buffalo; l..
Hoag. Jr., Pittsburg; the lutte a.
Foley company, Pittsburg; J. w.
Hoffman d. Co., Philadelphia; the Nc
Arthurs Company, Chicago; Isaac
G. Brown, New York; John Ship
man, Washington; the Houston Con-
struction company, Philadelphia !;
Haldermaler d Neu, Chicago; E. A.
Gillespie, Pittshurg; Jacob Friday
u Sons, Pittsburg Sweeney, Huston
d Bowman Bros, Pittsburg; Hing
ston Il Sylvester, Buffalo, c. l. Nc
Donald, Pittsburg
The bid of Isaac G. Brown was
accompanied by a letter explaining
that an error had been made in max
out settlement of the amount of
property owned by the sureties, and
asking that the informality be waiv-
ed.
John Shipman, of Washington, bid
only on Nos. Ia, and Is, Sweeney,
Huston & Bowman Bros bid only on
Nos. II, 10, IA and Is.
Work on the dams is not to be COM
menced until next spring, and a
period of four years is allowed to COM
rlete them. AS soon as it is ascer-
fafn xpI.O fr IL
tabulated bids will be forwarded
to the war department, where the
contract will be let.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03
Judge Thompson on Thursday Evening

1t was announced in the New Do
MINIoN yesterday, that the address of
Judge Thompson before the Bar Asso-
citation would be on Wednesday even
ing. This is in accordance with the
published program.
This morning, however, Prof. Wiley
received a telegram from Judge
Thompson saying that he was in the
midst of case that would probably
prevent him from reaching Morgan
town before Thursday. Unless further
word is received, it will be understood
that this address, in which the pub
lie is greatly interested, will be on
Thursday evening; and as that is the
evening of the banquet, also, the local
committee has decided to have the
address at 1880 and the musical pre-
lude will begin at I.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

THE foot ball team will leave this
evening for Charleston, where they
will play Washington and Lee Univer-
sity on Thursday. They will be
Quartered at the Ruffner. On Satur-
day they will play o. S. U. at Parkers-
burg, and will stop at the Hotel
Jackson.
DoN'T forget the Acme when on
the look out for Christmas presents.
1915.
Buy at Posten's where you can buy
the cheapest.
A LETTER received from Walter
South this morning states that he
will remain in Waynesburg until
December LIST. He is playing foot
ball with Waynesburg college.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03
Young RaiIroader Killed.

Grafton, w. Va, October 3o.-The
remains OF Oliver Mcpherson, who
was killed near Glover's Gap late
last night, were brought here this
morning and taken to the home of
his parents. He was single and about
% years old. He had only been on the
road two weeks, and met his death by
falling from moving freight car
while attempting to jump from one
car to another.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03
One Man Killed.

CLARKsBURG, w. Va, NOVEMBER /
"A horrible accident happened this
evening at ShinnsIcn which has al
ready resulted in the death of one
man, VIM. Tetrick, a brother OF
Circuit Clerk Tetrick, of this country.
Vance Horner, son Of ex-Sheriff
Horner, and three others were badly
hurt. The accident was due to the
explosion of an old burr stone which
was screwed down too tight, causing
it to burst. 1t blew Tetrick into the
street, from the effects of which he
died in few hours.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03
The Drouth Broker.

Last night the drouth which has
been with us for more than two
months was broken. The rain be-
gan easily at first as if it had forgot
ten how to act during its long cessa-
ton. Everybody is glad to see it
come. The wells and springs over
the country have gotten yegy low,
the pasture was nearly burned up
and the wheat was suffering greatly
Winter may now be expected to be
gin. A cold wave will more than
likely follow the rain.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03
ASSISTANT PROSECUTOR.
Edgar q. Stewart becomes Partner and
Assistant to /. G.. Lazzelle.

E. b. Stewart has formed a part
nership with Prosecuting Attorney
/. G. Lazzelle and has become as
sistant Prosecuting Attorney. Mr..
Stewart graduated from the law de-
partment of the University and To-
Gated in Morgantown for the prac-
tice Of his profession. Since then
he has been quite successful and
has won many deserved compliments
for the ability and industry he has
displayed. We join with large
circle of friends and well wishers in
hoping that his success in his new
relations may be as great as his
deserts. A brilliant future is open
ing before him.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03
Choral Union Organized Permanently.

The Choral Union was permanently
organized Thursday and its officers
were chosen. The corps Of officers is
a very good one and the success of the
organization is assured. The officers
are as follows: President, Prof. Rob-
ert A. Armstrong; Vice President,
DR.. e. II. Coombs; Secretary, Miss
Mabel Reynolds: Assistant Secretary,
Miss Daise Wood; Lib, Mr.. Cox.
The union took up some new music
and the session was very pleasant
one. The meetings will be held on
Tuesday evenings from 7:15 to 8, and
every one is invited to attend
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03
ANOTHER PRESTON MURDER
c. c. Bolyard Shoots John Cole
bank.
CoIebank Dies in a Few Kinntes-The
Men Had a Terrible Fight Lasting 90
Minutes In Which pokers, Chairs,
pictures and All Sorts Of Furniture
Was Used.


Men Had Terrible Fight Lasting go
Minutes In Which pokers, Chairs,
pictures and All Sorts Of Furniture
Was Used.
Last Saturday a murder was com
mitted near Fellowsyille though the
ARRAY occurred a short distance
away just over the line in Barbour
county. Here is the home of William
Pierce who has two prepossessing
daughters. John Colebank a motor
ious Preston county man was form
erly the lover of Anna the older one,
but has since married another. On
Saturday he vent to the Pierce home
and found the two daughters alone.
He demanded the return of ring he
had given her and when he failed to
get it began to threaten and beat
her The younger daughter becom-
ing greatly frightened ran to a
neighboring field where G. G. Boil
yard a respectable man was husk-
ing corn for the Pierees. Bolyard
FASTENED to the house to protect the
girl and was met at the door by
Colebank who struck him terrible
blow with poker The two men
clinched and a most terrific fight
ensued that lasted for % minutes.
In the melee chairs, pictures and
every other article of household fur
niture that could be turned into a
weapon was used.
Both men were as bloody as butch
ers and were fast giving out.
Bolyard who was still suffering from
the blow dealt with the poker felt
his strength giving out and be-
thought him of revolver in a drawer
near. He made desperate effort and
succeeded in getting it shooting
Colebank four times. The latter
walked out of the house and few
yards away and fell dead On Mon
day Bolyard was arrested but could
not be moved. He is guarded in his
bed. Colebank bore an unsavory rep
utatlon having figured in several
brawls recently. Bolyard is res
pectable man and seems to have the
sympathy of the community.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

John Hook, an old hunter of
Capon Bridge, Hampshire county,
while hunting for squirrels Saturday
could not withstand the temptation
to shoot deer which crossed his
path. 1t was fine animal, weigh
ing 204 pounds, and he had to en-
ploy a horse and wagon to get it
home. He then informed on himself
before Justice f. G. Holt and paid
$40 fine for violating the game law,
which says that no deer shall be
killed until October Is, 1901. Hooks
friends claim that half the tine should
have been returned to him, as the
law stipulaues that half of the fine
goes to the informer.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03
Fight With A Catam0unt.
Waynesburg Independent.

r. M. Hopton had rather a trying
experience last week while out on
the river hill. Hearing an unusual
noise he looked in the direction from
whence the sound seemed to come
and discovered large catamount
rapidly descending tree, and no
sooner did it strike the ground
than with tail erect, back bumped up
and eyes glazing, it at once made for
him. Being armed with shotgun
he at once opened fire. The first
charge only seemed to cut away the
small underground of bushes and
poke berries, thus giving him a bet
ter view Of the hideous creature; the
second charge did better execution,
woundlng it badly, and then Selling
club he succeeded in dispatching
tho enraged creature. Recently Mr..
Honsucker, of Fayette county, had a
similar encounter with one of these
mountain cats, and although he was
in buggy, it gave him quite a chase,
and he only succeeded in getting the
better of it by the free use of his
revolver. The last one killed is
supposed to be the formers mate.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03
New Insurance Company.

GRAFTON, w. Va, October 81
The Star Life Insurance Company
was organized here yesterday with
the following board of directors: j.
w. Hamiltan, G. II. Rector, A.
Rightmire, ]. Smurthwaite, v. It.
Handley, John A. McCabe and W. r.
d. Dent, all of Grafton, w. Va,
with an authorized capital of $40, 900.
The officers are Charles II. Rector,
President and Secretary; A. Right
mire, Treasurer; DR.. A. H. Thayer,
Medical Examiner; Jacob Smurth.
waite, General Manager, and w. r.
d. Dent, Attorney.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

Tue finest potatoes in town at
Posten's.
New boucle sacking, black, new
green and brown, wide width, 81. %
at G.. w. John & Cos.
DR.. A. l.. Boyers spent the day at
his home at Randall.
New shapes in Hats at Hirsch-
mans.
"A BIBLE makes nice Christmas
present The Acme Book Store peo-
Pile have tho finest line in town.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03
OF Course She Mould.

Attorney General Edgar p. Ruck-
er has little daughter just six years
old. A few weeks ago while at din
ner, she persisted in having an extra
amount of chicken. Her father tried
to persuade her that she had already
had as much as was good for her,
and finally said to her: elf you eat
so much you will turn into chick
en- some day. How would you like
to be seen flying up on the fence and
crowing?" II thank you, SIR" the
little maid replied, 81 would be a
hen. Mcdowell Record.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

Several of Miss Gillian Jamison's
friends gave her a surprise party
Saturday night Eight or ten cou-
pies were present and delightful
evening was spent. Various amuse-
ments were INDUCED in making the
occasion most enjoyable one.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

If John Wanamaker keeps up his
present tariff talk, he will wake up
some Of these mornings to find that
he has been elected member of the
New York Reform club, and it will
serve him about right.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03
Cut His Head on.

CLARLsBURe, w. Va, October u.
Charles Haymaker was killed by
the yard engine this evening while
attempting to cross the track by
crawling under freight car. One
wheel passed over his neck, almost
sevcring head and body. Haymakor
was thirty-ilvo years ~ age and WI.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03
Washburn's Ministries at the Opera
House Nov. 5.
Yonia Gazafta Oct %

Washburn's big double minstrel
company gave a performance to a
large audience in the Xenia opera
house last night and from beginning
to end the audience was kept in good
humor by spirited and enjoyable
entertainment. The performance is
fusl Of song and melody and bright
hits and not for a moment is it al
lowed to drag. A good minstrel
company like Washburn's is worth
going to see. 1t makes a man for
get his trials and is like tonic to
sick man.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03
A Mysterious Death.

Grafton, w. Va, October 30.--John
III. Means, proprietor OF the. Clifton
dairy, who resides about two miles
east of town, was found Thursday
evening in one of his COW stables
in an unconscious condition, from
which he never recovered, dying
about two hours later. The cause
as yet is a mystery. 1t is thought
that he was attacted by a vicious
COW, but there are no marks or bruises
on his body to warrant this belief.
Heart trouble is the most plausible
theory. The funeral will take place
Sunday.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

The Louisville Post says the failure
Of the administration to keep the
gold Democrats in Office is but one
OF the reasons for its becoming SO
''obnoxious" to these gentlemen who
deserted their party last year. If the
gold Democrats would eliminate this
particular reason the remaining ones
would be much more convincing.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

A snow storm in Denver, blazing
hot short distance east, chilly in
this section, and heavy gales on the
Atlantic coast are the different
brands of weather on tap in this big
country.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

An Ohio girl swallowed cam
paign button and is in a precarious
condition. However she is better
off than the idiots who swallowed
some of the campaign lies floating
around in that state.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

A Plttsburg jury awarded woman
verdict of $4,000 against a liquor
dealer because her husband loaded IN
on liquor and permitted freight
train to grind his leg of. If the YER
dict stands, there win be quite a
strain on the liquor dealers leg.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

1t is intimated that Sir Edwin
arnold married japanese woman in
order that he might have some one to
listen to his Japanese poems. Sir
Edwin is not the first manyto marry
an audience in order to get hearing
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

'We need more lunatic asylums, y
shrieks the New York Times. A
glance at the Times campaign news
furnishes ample provocation for the
demand.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

Judge G. p. Snyder,of Charleston,
who was recently appointed U. S.
Consul to Mexico, is studying Span,
ish under DR.. Douthat, of the West
Virginia University. He learned to
walk Spanish some time aoo.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

Life in the Klondike during the
long winter months must be con.
duciye to enlarged lunatic asylums.
Think OF how the Oldest inhabitants
sit about the fire and relate their ex-
perience to the helpless new corners.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

The oppressed pedestrian, whose
only experience with the bicycle is to
be run over occasionally, will never be
satisfied with a chainless wheel. A
wheelless wheel or nothing is the only
way to please him.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

The red man is now thoroughly
equipped for citizenship An old
Creek chief has been detected after
he swiped 100000 from the govern
ment.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03
West Virginia Second,

Chief Mine Inspector j. w. Paul
finds that West Virginia stands sec
ond OF all the States in the union in
the production Of coke, the number
of tons produced in the year 1896
being ] ,649,735, or 170,31S tons more
than Alabama, the next highest
State in the list. West Virginia is
third in coal production, Pennsylva-
mia being first and Illinois second,
and Ohio fourth Mr.. Paul says
West Virginia would stand much
higher If all the mines reported. He
has received reports from 1S9 mines,
while the number in operation is
about 270.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

The terrible accident on his rail
road gives Chauney Depew an ex
cuse to be busy during the remain
der Of the campaign.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03
FROM FOOT TO KNEE
Ohio Woman Suffered Great Agony
From Terrible Sore-Her Story Of
the Case, and Her Cure,

For many years was afflicted with q
milk leg, and tew years ago 1t broke out
in sore and spread from my foot to my
knee. suffered great agony. II would
burn and Itch all the time and discharge
great deal. Idly health was good with
the exception OF this sore. tried great
many kinds oil saive, but some would
irritato tho scrc so that / could hardly
stand the pain. could not go near the
fire without suffering intensely. Some ono
sent me papers containing testimonials Of
cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla, and told
my husband would like to try this med
icine. He got me bottle and l found il
helped me. kept on taking it until my
limb was completely healed. l cannot
praise Hoods Sarsaparilia enough for tho
great benefit it has besn to me. It
cloanses the blood Of all impurities and
leaves il rich and pure" MRS. ANNA n
EAKEN, Whittlesey, Ohio.
You can buy Hoods earsaperilla Of n
druggists. Besa7p 70 ~ only Hood's.
Hood plIIs =; :: q 80 !
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

Dayton's efforts to name the post
masters at the different places where
Elkins wanted another man have
been about as successful as the at
tempt of the tail to wag the dog.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

OVER the teacups, many women
decide what they will wear. They
drink Tea and chat, tell about the
large display of Wraps at Hirsch-
mans; the styles, the qualities are
there. Everything new and Up-to-
Date. Prices are right too.
NEW sheetings, lower prices than
elsewhere at G.. w. John s. Co.'S.
RuBBER shoes, tina best grades only,
aizes and styles outwear all others,
always at G. w. John 3 Co.'s.
" A1cH Hirschman's Show Win
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

The Ohio women have tired of
participating in the school election,
and the law which permits them to
do so VIII likely be repealed The
Ohio women have wisely concluded
that there is sufficient work about
the house to keep them busy
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

MEMS shoes for dress and every day
wear, best for the price, made for and
sold only by G. w. John s. Co.
G. w. JOHN & Co. sell you the
best goods for the price.
G.. w. JOHN & Co.'S shoes are bet
ter to wear than others and cost no
more money.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

The new violin instructor Prof.
Keene did not arrive yesterday but
telegraphed that he would be here
on Thursday. He will move his
family to Morgantown and the work
of breaking up house keeping is
what has DELAYED him.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

The means of the gold Democrats
as they are pried off the pay roll have
very little effect on the general pub
lie. In fact, the average man rather
enjoys the operation.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

The largest and most tempting
stock Of Clothing we ever offered Ia
now in our store; be tSuit or Over
coat we can please you in Style, Fit
and price, Prices never known as
1cW a. they are now.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

There is hitch in the efforts to
lynch the Ohio negro, but sooner or
later they will doubtless have the
hitch on the perpetrator of the fiend-
ish crime.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

A Chicago man who permitted a
strange woman to faint in his arms
and lost diamond stud during the
interesting operation did not feel so
gay after he discovered the loss as
he did during the fainting operation.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03
Very truly yours,



In this manner the Kingwood Jour-
nal congratulates itself. A very cur
sorry inspection of the letter, however,
fails to show anything to get gay
over. Colonel Smith says that up un-
til now the adjutant general has re-
fused to muster in any new companies
although allowed to do so by law. The
reason for this is that there is no
money available to Fay for their equip
ment. No money can be available
until after the meeting of the Legis-
ture. AS the last legislature did not
even give enough toward an encamp-
ment, the next one will hardly waste
money putting in a company at King
wood. Even il 1t did, considerable
time must elapse before the company
could be mustered in. We regret that
MorgantowE and Warrington know
full well that no more con ,enies are
to be mustered in for some time at
least.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

Mrs. Luetgert will doubtless be
discovered with sufficient frequency
to keep those nine jurors in an I'M
pleasant frame of mind.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

George Pullman is dead but the
system of hold up in vogue on his
sleeping cars goes marching on.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

Ananias would hang his head in
shame could he hear some Of the
Tom Cooper stories.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

Ben Harrison with his girl, is not
regarded as such warm member by
Mr.. G. Cleveland.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

The game Of touch" in which
Mark Hanna was ''it'' al, the time,
is over now.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

Nov that Grosvenor has figured
on Ohio its wonder that everybody
don't stop work and let the election
90 at that.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

The government goes right on
making preparations to lock the
river when everybody knows there
is nothing to lock.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

We should bear In mind the fact
that Job had his boil exhibit before
the days of patent medicine.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-03

BY not having an election this
year the people of West Virginia
have escaped hearing Gov. Atkinson
make speeches.