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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15
Laurel Point.

LAUREL PorNr, Dec. l4.-There il
nothing of interest to chronicle concern
ing our "town."
Unlike big Blacksmith we have not a
town charter, but we ought TO have,
For, we have board walk all along one
side Of Main street2 That's progress
Before we apply for a charter we think
it advisable to send representative to
Greater New York to study city govern,
ment and methods.
Our schools are doing satisfactory
and commendable work under the in
struction of Messrs. G. X. Morris and l..
l.. Hall. That we'll disciplined school
is successful school, the above named
teachers have made evident.
A literary society was organized some
time ago, with an excellent roll OF mem
bers and efficient officers.
An especial program is being prepar'
ed by the society for Christmas.
Rev. N. L. Baumgardner preached al
this place yesterday and announced {
series OF revival services to commences
next Thursday night.
Bert Jones from near Mt. Morris was
visiting his uncle Jos. Jones recently.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15
Mr.. Mccartney Sends Greeting to Old
Friends.

To the Editor of the New DOMINION
WESTON, H., Dec. Ill see my time
expired in September and as prosperity
has been little slow coming this way
Gas promised if Mckinley was elected
l am little tardy, but however it is bet
ter late than never, SO here goes (before
the greenbacks are RETIRED Please find
enclosed money order for $3.50 to pay to
next September and if we can scratch up
another $3.50 by that time will send it
in, if living. May be the good times
will get here by that date if they don't
cut the soldiers pensions down to help
the deficit as see there is such talk in
Washington.
1t is a pity there could not be some
scheme gotten up to tie up all the money
or work it into the hands of such men
as ]. Pierpont Morgan, for it is we'll I'M
derstood that il it gets into the hands
of the old soldier boys it goes into cir
culation and we all have money for a
time even if it is not much.
1t appears to me see the handwriting
on the wall. Ii the Democrats don't
win in 1900 it will not be the fault q the
republican party if they continue in the
course they have taken,
This leaves all well except colds. We
had nice fall and so far nice winter,
little wet just now. Have had no snow
to speak of yet. Good wishes to all.
Very truly,
s. A. MCCARTNEY.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

A NEW lot of fine China and Bisque
ware this week at Posten's.
BUYyour candy and nuts at Posten's
and save money.
AT recent meeting of the city
council of Moundsville one of the
councilmen called attention to the
use people were putting the streets
of that enterprising city to. He re-
ported that the streets had been
planted in corn, oats and other grain
and that now they were sowed in
wheat. The recommendation was
made that the corporation counsel
proceed against the offenders and
have the crops removed.
RECENT issue of the Abingdon
Kodak published, at Abingdon, ILL.,,
there appears an excellent write up
of Prof. A. A. Waters who now oc-
cupies the chair of Biology at the
Wesleyan University, in Blooming
ton, that state. Prof. Waters was
born near this place and received
his early education at the W. V. U.
The paper devotes two columns to
him and speaks in the highest terms
of his ability as teacher. His
many friends in this county will be
glad to learn of his success.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15
A LETTER FROM SANTA CLAUS.
He Writes to Prominent Business
Firm in the CITY.

Acme Book Store, Morgantown, w. Va. :
CHIMNEY Tor, Dec. s, 1S97.-Gen-
tlemen: l attended the first day of
your opening and wish to express
myself as much pleased. / was be-
wildered by your display of books
but after looking them over / was
pleased to see you had them suited
to all ages. / shall buy most of my
Christmas books of you. l have a
few special books l want but l will
give you the names of them before
December Is so you can order them
for me. / liked your display of
childrens books very much and they
are so very cheap. l know OF some
persons who want Bibles so you can
expect to sell me some of your nice
line. Your other goods such as sta
tionery, albums, ink sets, novelties,
games, picture frames, etc., etc, l
can not speak ofin detail. But they
are well selected. Give my regards
to all the boys and girls.
Truly, SANTA CLAUS.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15
Commiss ioner's Notice.
Commissioners Office, J
Morgantown, West Virginia, !

November %, 1897.
Elizabeth A. Richardson, assignee oil
Frank L. Richardson, and Alexander
Sackett,
Chas. I Brand, A. Fairchild, trustee,
the Second National Bank at Morgan.
town, a corporation, John T.. Price, ]. J.
Pomeroy, A. J. Carlow, trustee, Z. II
Coombs and A. E. Lazier, Executors Of
E. @. Lazier, James House, Daniel Ken
nedy, G. w. Brand, Bank OF the Monon-
gahela Valley, corporation, John d.
Robinson, w. II. Brand, L. w. Brand,
A.. G. Wood, James F. Breakiron. u. s.
Morris. M. w. Davis, Marshall Henry,
the Farmers & Merchants Bank, cor
poration, Lot Stewart, Calvin Lyons,
and w. A. Lyons, Administrators oil
William Lyons, deceased, w p. Bar
ker, Rein Lining, Nan A. Breakiron, T.
Pickenpaugh, M. s. Garrison and all
other lien creditors of the said Charles
1. Brand who may desire to come into
this suit and contribute to the expense
thereof--In Chancery.
The following is true extract from a
decree entered in the above styled cause
by the Circuit Court OF Monongalia
County. w. Va, on October 18th 1897
Extract from decree) at is adjudged
ordered and decreed that this cause be
and is hereby referred to w. =. Glass
cock, Commissioner in ChaEcery
of this Court, who shall ascertain and
report at future term OF this Court up
on the following matters and things,
viz:
First: What real estate the said
Charles |. Brand owns, where situate,
the title to same, the annual rental value
thereof and the total value thereof per
acre and as whole, and whether or not
the liens against the same would be
paid off by renting the same to the high
est and best bidder therfor for period
of five years.
Second: What liens there are, if any,
against the said real estate, the amount
thereof, to whom due, and the priority
thereof.
Third: Anything else deemed peril
nent by the Commissioner or specially
required by any party interested in the
event Of this suit"
This is therefore to notify all parties
interested that have fixed on
Tuesday, December 81, 1897,
at my Office in the town of Morgantown,
West Virginia, as the time and place
for executing said references, and il for
any cause my report is not completed on
that day, shall adjourn and continue
my proceedings from day to day and
from time to time until the same shall be
completed.
Given under my hand this 22nd day
of November, 1897.
WIN. E. GLAsscocK, Commissioner.
Cox & BAKER, p. q.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

At Least Courtney, Lewrie & MeDer-
mott think So They VIA VERY In
portant Oil Suit Before the Supreme
Court-Cox & Baker We're the ir At
torneys-S50, 900 Involved.
Cox and Baker have large and
growing legal business and have
been having some very important
decisions made in their favor lately.
Noneof these have been more pleasing.
than the one just made at Charles
ton by the Supreme Court. The
amount involved was over $50,
and this is the second time that it
has been before the court. Courtney,
Lowrie q McDermott were one of
the interested parties and the South
Penn Oil Co. was the other. The
case went up from Tyler county.
The South Penn held lease I'M
der a deed made by committee
made without authority of court.
They had three producing wells on
the lease. Courtney, Lowrie d Nc
Dermott obtained subsequent lease
under the authority of the court.
They at once began to put down
wells and were enjoined by their riv-
ais. The circuit court of Tyler dis
solved the injunction and the case
was carried to the Supreme court.
That tribunal decided it in the same
way and the suit was then fought ON
its merits The result was the de-
feat for the plaintiffs in the lower
court and another appeal which also
resulted in frost for them. A tel
egram was received just after dinner
by Cox and Baker telling them that
their clients had won.
The amount involved is very hard
to compute but it is very large.
There are FIVE wells on the lease,
tnree of these were drilled by the
South Penn who lose everything that
they put in them,
These wells are all producing. Be-
sides there is A., 900 barrels of oil in
the pipe lines awaiting the decision
Every thing goes wst:a'it. A conserv-
alive estimate puts the value Of the
property at not far from $50, 900 with
chance that time will make 1t worth
still more.
Ex-Governor A. b. Fleming and U.
N. Arnett were the counsel for the
plaintiff and Cox and Baker success
fully championed the defendants.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15
FOR A LODGE OF ELKs.
A Petition Being Circulated-Is Be-
ceiYing Many Signatures.

For some time there has been de-
sire on the part of many people about
town to have lodge of the Benevo-
lent and Protective order of Elks
established here. That desire is about
TO be gratified. A petition is being
circulated for the signatures of those
who may desire to join the order. Al
ready there are number of names on
the petition and the movement will
undoubtedly prove success. There
are five members of the E!ks who are
residents of the town, having joined
at Fairmont where there is lodge.
These will transfer their membership
to the lodge here If it is organized.
The organization will take place If
the movement is successful some time
in January
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

BEVERLY, Randolph county, is
building an opera house.
The best raisins, currants, citron,
cocoanuts, etc, at Nye's.
A NEW lot OF shoes Just opened at
Postens.
WATERS d WHITTINGToS don't sell
you anything you don't like. 1t is
their business to please. Once a
customer always one, is our motto.
A LETTER received from w. L.
Wharton few days ago states that
where he will remain for some time.
He has been in Denver for several
months.
THE U. S. Engineers are at Little
Falls this week again. 1t is probable
that they will finish up there this
week.
IT is rumored that the b. Il O.
railroad will remove its roundhouse
from Grafton to Clarksburg.
THE Standard Oil Company is ne
gotiating for the purchase of up
wards of 100000 worth of oil
property in West Virginia.
The Leading Floris
Mary NJ. Jenkins, Florist, Grafton,
w. Va. Fine cut flowers and floral
designs speciality. Potted plants In
variety. Grafton, w. Va. Box 221.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15
Notice TO Lien Holders.

To all persons holding hens by judgment
or otherwise, on the real estate, or any
part thereof, Of Charles.I. Brand;
In pursuance OF decree of the Cir
cult Court Of Monongalia county, made
in q cause therein pending, to sub
ject the real estate OF the said Charles 1.
Brand to the satisfaction OF the liens
thereon, you are hereby required to pres
ent all claims held by you and each OF
you Against the said Charles |. Brand,
which are liens on his real estate, OF
any part Of It, for ajudication to me at
my office in the town Of Morgantcwn,
MonOngalia county, West Virginia, on
Or before the 2f9t day Of DECEMBER
1897.
Given under MY hand this 22nd dAy
Of November, 1897,
VS.. e. Gi]AsacocK. Commissioners.
Coz 4 B1z4 p, q.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

SouTH MoRaAsTows, Dec. l4.--Rich-
ard Laishley is able to be out again af-
ter suffering from sprained back.
Mrs. Sallie Dorsey is recovering FROM
an attack of fever. She is at her
fathers, P. +. Harner.
J. ]. Morris has been iudisposed for
some time but is better al this time.
John Kincaid is recovering from an
attack OF grip
A number Of the hands recently en-
ployed at the Pump Station have FIN
ished their work and gone away.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15
FOR FORTY-FIvE YEARS
This Case Has Been Before The Courts
The Controversy Arose Over the
Construction OF the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad and Has Not Been
Endad Yaf -gun. orna Courf 0rdars

The Controversy Arose Over the
Construction OF the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad and Has Not Been
Ended Yet.-Supieme Court Orders.
When the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad was built through West
Virginia nearly half a century ago, a
man by the name Of Vanderwerker
did some grading for the road in
Marion county, over the payment
for which dispute arose. He sued
the company for the amount in con-
troversy, which was about 81, 500.
The suit was brought in the courts
of Virginia. before the State Of West
Virginia was organized, about forty
five years ago, and is still pending in
the courts of this State. The accum-
ulated interest has brought the
amount in controversy up to about
$40, 900.
Vanderwerker, the man who
brought the suit, originally, is now
an old man, and has assigned his
claim to a man by the name of Nye,
so the style of the suit is now Nye,
assignee of Vanderwerker, against
the B. & 0. z. r. The case has
been four times in the supreme court
and there is possibility that it may
be there again, for decision was
given ia that court reversing the de-
cree of the circuit court Of Taylor
county, where the suit was last
heard, and demanding the case for
another trial. Upon the next trial
there may be some reason why the
case should go again to the supreme
court, and it be again called on to
pass upon 1t.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

The vehemence with which the
Republican papers are praising the
Presidents message is only equalled
by the strength with which they de-
nounced the same sentiments in
Cleveland's message in regard to
Cuba.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

Although they were elected ON a
platform explicitly stating their adj
herence to civil service reform every
congressman from this state is in
favor Of killing it by striking out
the clause ii the appropriation bill
giving money to carry out the pro-
4isions Of the civil service law.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

The little railroad town Of Tun-
Melton, in Preston county. is sinking
it is said, as result of being under
mined.
THERE is trouble in the Baptist
church at Simpson, w. Va. One
faction in the church has instituted
legal proceedings against the otbG
faction, and numerous trials h{vs
been held.
If the city authorities would re-
quire every tramp that comes along
to work for his meals and lodging
there would be fewer of them. In
stead Of hunting work as they claim
the chief business of these parasites
is to avoid it.
Miss Mary Semans
offers by way of Holt
day Bargains Fifty
Trimmed Hats at two
thirds their ORIGINAL
value. Call and SEQ
Shet -
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

Senator Daniels hold upon the
Virginia legislature was shown by
the ease with which he was nomi-
mated to succeed himself. His term
will not expire until 1899, but he
will be reelected by this legislature.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

On what principle of political re-
ward does the experimentation
State of New Jersey claim the At
torney Generalship and the vice Pres
idency in the same administration
But, come to think Of it, it is the
corporations and not New Jersey
making this claim.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

Mr.. Bland says that the Presidents
message reads like an apology for the
failures of his administration. And
it must be acknowledged that IL was
a profuse apology--some Is, 600 words,
more or less.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

In spite of Senior de Lome's asscr-
tions that this Government did its
level best as Spanish watchdog, the
Madrid papers are hauling US over
the Goals at a lively rate for having
allowed the filibustering Dauntless to
get away.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

Mark Hanna is the only Republi-
can statesman of prominence who
does not criticise the Presidents
message in some particular This
fact is highly significant one
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

The spending of foreign money in
Washington for the purpose of in
fluencing Congress and public opin-
ion is not new thing by any means,
but it is something that age can new
er make respectable.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

Gen. Blaneo has followed Weyler's
example in issuing decree making
paper money a legal tender IN Cuba,
for everything but customs. OF
course, Spain must continue to be
paid in gold.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

There is a pointer for the people,
as to the administration intentions
toward Cuba, in the leasing of a
Madrid house for year by Gen.
Woodford, our minister 60 Spain.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

Spain should now forgive President
Mckinley for having inadvertently
permitted certain filibustering YES
sells to escape to Cuba from American
ports. The President is doing his
best to Offset this by giving Spain a
new lease Of life in her struggle with
Cuba.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15
Where to Get Your Christmas Goods.

The place to get your
Christmas presents is at Belle
Deans. She has a nice lire
and sells them very cheap this
week. Give her a call before
you buy.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

A FULL line of fresh canned goods
at A. L. Nye's.
3 sPOoLs machine cotton or cakes
of good toilet soap for Toe at the Lea
Ger Store.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

Gov. Griggs, of N. j., who has ac-
cepted the position of Attorney Gen
cral in Mr.. McKinley's Cabinet, is
one of the few men who would pre-
fer such place to being governor
of a State.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

1t may be nice to be father, as a
once popular ditty asserts, but it
should be noted with regret that old
Mr.. Cisneros is still in his Cuban Jail,
with no bidders for the job of rescu-
ing him.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

The combination of street railway
and newspaper management, which
is being tried in Chicago, is more
likely to lessen the dividends of the
railways, than to be successful.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

If Cuba was standing at the door
Of congress when the Presidents mes
sage was read, the chances are that
she caught a mighty bad cold from
the draught.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

twill not be the fault of the
bench and bar of America If Mr.. Nc
Kinley elevates Attorney General
McKenna to the Supreme Bench I'M
der the impression that the facile
trust lawyer is worthy Of such high
honor
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

When the Republican platform
decfmedin favor of the independ-
ence of Cuba nothing more was
meant than that the party wanted in
power; they cared nothing for Cuba
and her miseries.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

That 'deadly Standrecht" law now
being enforced in Prague, by which
offenders are executed offhand for
minor oEenses, will probably COM
mend itself to Speaker Reed for
Utilization in controlling the session
Of Congress.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

INclothing, mems boots and shoes,
hats and caps we have sold stacks of
them, and still have good stock to
select from, and the third order of
boots and shoes on the road for the
fall trade. Anything in the above
line, We can make you a close price
on at HUTCHINSON 81 JACOBS,
Little Falls, Wv q
THE ACHE people have something
interesting 10 say about subscriptions
to magazines Read their I'd.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

Simon Sam of Hayti may have had
a razor concealed about his person
when Emperor William blltffrd him
out in the Lueders case, but what's
razor when the other fellow holds
two warships?
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

With Congress once more in session,
Tom Reed again looms up as the nn-
est specimen Of Gar ever developed
by republican form Of government.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

: A glance at the West Virginia
delegation in congress is all that is
necessary to show why they are op-
posed TO the merit system.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

A Pittsburg man was shot in the
leg by his wife who wanted to keep
him at home and now when his
friends SIX him to 90 anywhere he
offers lame excuse
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

The success Of the Dinglcy bill in
meeting the expenses of the govern
nent by paying out the money real
lied from the sale of bonds during the
last administration is pathetic.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15
Candy I! Candy !

Candy! Candy!
We have now opened one of the
largest assortments of Christmas
Candies it has ever been our pleas
ure to show the public. All new
and fresh goods and can give you a
nice assortment of candy for s cents
per pound, and finer mixture for
10 cts. per pound. Special prices
to school teachers who may want to
treat their scholars, also in addition
to candy we handle raisins, oranges,
figs, dates, etc. Give us call.
HUTCHINSON u JACOBS,
Little Falls, w. Va.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

The tone of Mr. McKinley's mes
sage is: Please don't get angry with
me il you don't like what I've said,
and I'll try to please you the next
time.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

Mr.. McKinley's attempt to force
autonomy upon Cuba is e bad exhib-
itation OF pernicious interference
with the rights Of an independent
nation,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

The absence of real craftsmanship
proceedings In the Reithscrath is prob
ably due TO the fact that the ink
bottles are nailed down.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

According to the Spanish official
organ at Madrid, Mr. McKinley's
attitude towards Spain is gratifying.
Yes, to Spaniards, but not to many
Americans.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

Durant is doomed again. He Is
breaking down under the monotony Of
the thing.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

Tom Reed will be perfectly justi-
fled in pointing to the Reichscrath
as "a horrible example of deliberative
legislative bodies.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

The town that gets public build
ing provided for at this session of
Congress will have to have a pull
with dynamite attachment
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

The introduction of the tin horn
at the late session of the Reich
scrath may possible give an
inspiration to some Of our populist
legislators.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15
THEPUBLIC PERFORMANCE


The public performance given by
the Columbians on Friday was proba-
bly, the best ever given in the town ;the
hall was comfortably filed and the
productions were far above the av-
erage. The music was exceptional
ly fine and each number had to re-
spond to an encore. The standard
set for these performances has al
ways been high one and now it has
been put even higher. The Parthe-
mons will give theirs on next Friday
night.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-15

The financial portion of Mr.. Nc
Kinley's message comes very near
being a dodge.