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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08
Georgetown Local Notes.

GEORGETOWN. w. Va, Dec. 7.-There
is not much to chronicle from this place,
hut every little helps.
Our enterprising blacksmith, Emery
8. Tough, bought small piece of land
near his shop, OF ]. w. and S. J. Ken
nedy, and will soon erect large and
commodious building for the purpose Of
his trade.
There is likely to be some competition
in bids on the mail route from here to
Morgantown which became necessary to
re-let because the star route arrange
inent did not work satisfactorily. This
leads US to remark that we think it an
error in ever letting mail routes to any
but resident bidders.
The event of last week in this section
was the very quiet marriage of Willie
Teter, of Arnettsville, and Miss Sallie
Miller, daughter of d. T. Miller, Thurs
day evening. December 2, by Rev. Cain.
While the rain has fallen copiously
here letters inform us that the drouth
continues in Vernon county, Missouri,
and the effect has been terrible to think
of.
A fine literary society has been organ
lied, alternating weekly between this
place and Arnettsville. This shows
some revival of interest in educational
ideas, which have been much in the
absent Of late.
Where is prosperity now? [Can't
say. Hayn't seen him.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08
JOHN MORGAN,
The Triple Murderer Cheats the
Gallows for the Time Being.
Deceives the Death Watch With a
Dummy-And Makes His Escape
During the nighf-Possesa and Blood
hounds ON the trail.


During the nighf-Possesa sand Blood
hounds ON the trail.
RIPLEY, w. Va, Dec. 3, 1890 a.
N. John Morgan the triple murderer
OF Jackson County escaped between
hours of p. m. and midnight, Dec.
2-n6. Morgan was in care of Char
ley Jewet and Jailer Riley. Morgan
placed dummy in his bed and it is
supposed he climbed on top of the G ge.
Before ne did so he told the guards
he was going to bed and not to wake
him for supper. At about IL o'clock
the guards left the cell after having
locked the door, thinking that il was
Morgan in bed, they left the cage
door unlocked and while they were
gone it is supposed that he walked
out and made bis escape
He had on the suit of clothes he
was to be hanged iii and had twenty
five dollars that was given him yes
terday by o. j. Morrison for his con-
fession. The sheriff lives ten miles
out OF town, but was sent for at once
and win use every effort possible to
capture him. Armed men are going
in every direction and they will no
doubt run him down before long.
1t is said Morgan's father made a
similar escape some years ago, while
waiting to be hanged and was not
heard from for a year.
Morgan was sentenced TO hang on
December Is, just two weeks from
yesterday. From the cunning dis
played in planning his escape and
carrying it into execution, there are
those who believe that he will make
difficult fugitive to recapture.
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
RAvENswooD, Dec. Att has been
ascertained for certainty that Nor
gan escaped from the Jail building
about 3 O'Clock this morning.
He made toward his home and stole
horse from a farmer living about
two miles from Ripley.
Morgan then proceeded to his home
where he procured his shot gun which
he loaded heavily and again left In
the direction of the hills.
He threatened death to his family
If they made any outcry or informed
on him and had several hours start.
1t is believed that he will fight to
the death rather than be taken alive.
The citizens doing are all in their
power to capture him and will take
him dead or alive.
He had not been recaptured' at 3
O'Clock
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08
The Panel in the Eastman Case secured

A full panel of twenty jurors has
been secured in the Eastman case.
The attorneys Immediately set to
work preparing their peremptory chai-
lenges and expect to waste no time
In this direction. The taking of evil
dence was expected to have begun to-
day and no doubt it is under full
Roadway now. The opening state
ments were expected to be very brief
and to delay it but a short time.
Speaking of the efforts of the various
counsel special from Parsons says:
Attorneys Dayton, Davis and How
ard, for the state, and Messrs. Nc
Cormick, Daily and Arnett for the
defense, who have been engaged in
battle royal from morn till evening,
in the examination of talesmen to-
day, closed the conflict tonight In a
an extraordinary debate, and their elo-
quence and oratory thrilled and enter
tanned one OF the largest audiences
that ever listened to trial in Par
sons.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

| take pleasure in announcing
that my
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08
A Myterious Disappearance e.

CHENILLE, W. Va, December /.
Quite a sensation was caused here
Thursday morning by the sudden disa-
pearance of the wife of DIR. A. G.
Blair. DR.. Blair had been called to
Richie county and during his alb
sence his wife, who was left at home
with boy named Tracy Polling,
wrote letter and laid it on the
table and left the house, telling the
boy she would soon return. No cause
is assigned for her disappearance, but
some speculation is apparent as to
where the missing woman is. The
contents of the letter which was adj
dressed to DIR. Blair are unknown.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08
OFFICERS INAUGURATED.
Public school Literary society Holds
its Inaugural.

Friday afternoon the officers elected
to serve during the winter term in the
public schools were duly inaugurated.
But few visitors attended. The pro-
gram went off without hitch and
each officer was present, responding
with good speech. The program
was as follows:
Music
Miss Anna Robe, Sweet Hearts Waltz
Address
Mr.. o. H. Jenkins, President
Music-(solo)
Miss Mary Wotring, Happy Greeting
Address
Miss Bessie Davis, Vice President
Music-(solo)
Miss Anna Johnson, Only Wait
Year or Two.
Address
Miss Bessie Tapp, Secretary
Music
Ada Houston, Schumann's Selection.
Address
Mr.. Dana Miller, Marshal
Music
Adjournment
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08
COMMISSIONERS SALE.
Town Lots, Pasture Lands, vaIua
BILE Residence, Farm and
Dairy Lands.

By virtue Of a decree of the Circuit
Court of Monongalia county, West Vir.
ginia, made ON the 10th day Of October
1897, in the chancery cause pending in
said court, in which Joseph Moreland
trustee, is plaintiff and Samuel Hack
ney and others are defendants, will on
Monday, the Bird day Of January, 1898,
next. on the public grounds in front Of
the front door of the court house Of said
county, in Morgantown, sell at public
auction to the highest bidder, the real
estate mentioned and described in the
bill and proceedings In said cause, con-
sisting Of the following pieces of proper
ty, namely:
First-All that valuable tract of land
known as said Hackney's Rogers
Farm" situate OH Decker's Creek, q
extending up near to said town, con-
tanning about 1913 acres of land.
Second-The tract of % acres and
poles known as said Hackney's Erich
Woods Land" adjoining the fist tract
mentioned.
Third-The residence property Of said
Hackney including the mansion house
where said Hackney resided, situate on
borough of Morgantown, consisting of
the commodious two.story dwelling
house and other outbuildings, situate on
a fine large lot of ground, affordiDg
yard, garden, etc.
immediate suburbs of Morgantown, one
of the promising and growing cities in
the country, and is easily accessible.
hi IA De mi inn md su
now contiguous to same. 1t is well To-
and will be offered in lots and parcels
render each parcel accessible, aud will
be sold in lots or parcels or all together,
in whichever way 1t will net the most
money. The whole is underlaid with
The Upper Freeport Vein Of Coal
and in part with smaller vein.
The terms of sale are easy and a
splendid opportunity is offered persons
desiring to acquire cheap homes or to
make profitable investments. Lots suit
able for building, lots suitable for pas
ture, lots suitable for dairy farming or
gardening. Plat of same may be seen at
my Office in Morgantown. Call and see
plat and examine the property.
TERMS OF SALE.-0ne fifth Of the
purchase money of each parcel sold
shall be cash in hand, and the residue
on credit Of 8, IL, Is and "a months
from date Of sale, the purchaser in each
case giving notes or bonds with approved
personal security for the deferred pay
ments, and retaining the legal title 90
further security.
JOSEPH McRzLAsD,
Special Commissioner.
Morgantown. W. Va, Dec. !, 1897
Fond with security has been given.
by the above special commipnionor q
required BY the law and decree Of court.
WV. y. 0LAssock, Qlerk.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

The advertising columns Of legiti-
mate newspapers are now regarded By
the more intelligent and thrifty por-
ton Of the public as an unerriug bar
ometer Of the character, energy and
success Of business men, and those
who fail to appreciate the now uni
yersally accepted method of reaching
the people must fall behind in the
race for business profits.-Philadel-
phia Times.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08
Big Turkey Shit.

Squire Shoemaker is wrestling with
great law suit which has been on
his hands since yesterday. Jacob
Wolf is suing his grandmother Mary
Wolf, for half interest in a flock of
forty turkeys. A dozen or more wit
nesses were on hands to tell their
stories. Chas. Goodwin and Oscar A.
Campbell, together with r. E. L. Al
len, were the attorneys. The parties
to the suit all live up the creek.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

When man visits the White
House and finds the next morning
the newspapers have run him In
Among the Other Callers" caption
you can depend upon it hat he has NOT
cut enough ice to frappe small
hottie.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08
The Wolcott Trial.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, Dec. g.
The trial OF Frank Wolcott for the
murder Of VIM. Webb is now being
pushed rapidly in the Criminal Court.
At noon today the State rested and
punctually at 1:20 the attorneys fol
the defense began examining their
witnesses.
More than thirty physicians have
been summoned to give expert testi-
mony in the case. A large crowd OF
spectators have been present at the
trial today and considerable interest
is being manifested.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

Mr.. Watterson may come back,
but he must content himself with a
seat in the rear of the hall for some
time. The platform is already
comfortably crowded and there is
quite jam in the front of the hall
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

In clothing, mems boots and shoes,
hats and caps we have sold stacks of
them, and still have a good stock to
select from, and the third order of
boots and shoes on the road for the
fall trade. Anything in the abcse
line, we can make you close p-ice
on at JuTcHlNsoN g. J1co4s,
Little Falls, Viva
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08
South Morgsatown.

South MoRoANTcSN, Dec. r. Mrs.
Lizzie Curry, wao was visiting her
mother, Mrs. aorgan, has returned Ia
her home in Pennsylvania.
The Pbsap and Lemon new house is
about completed
Caarley Madagan is recovering from
~ attack of typhoid fever.
There are over so hands employed by
the Standard Oil Company in South
Morgantown.
Francis Mayfield left for the South a
few days ago to remain during the win
ter.
NJ J. Hagedorn, Of Dellslow. is sick
at his sisters in Greenmont.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

The Republicans of Ohio will
have to get lot of outside contribu-
tions if they conduct their next
campaign as extensively as the last
one is shown by their own account
to have been.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

The Irish National Alliance is cir
culating petitions against the pro-
posed new arbitration treaty with
England, which they will send to
the U. S. Senate as soon as Congress
meets,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

Perhaps Mark Twain may have
been responsible for all that riotous
conduct in the Austrian Reichstrath;
we notice that he was one of those
expelled from the gallery the other
day.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

The Spanish decree of autonomy
for Cuba is the same old chestnut
that was used to bamboozle the Gu
bans when the last Cuban revolution
was declared off. But it has lost it's
bamboozling powers,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

The wise, patriotic and commend.
able policy President Mckinley IL
pursuing toward Cuba is the un-
American, cowardly, foolish and con
temptible policy used by one Grover
Cleveland under similar circum
stances.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

Saving money may be the very
best thing to do, but if everybody
started in to do it, and kept it up
for awhile, about four-fifths of the
world would soon be staring starva-
tion in the face.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

AS long as the human actors in
an Uncle Toms Cabin Co. were
spared, it was doggone shame to
poison the dog actors, as somebody
did at Trenton, N. j., the other day.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

Sam Small has come to the con
clusion that life is failure no mat
ter from what standpoint it is viewed
A great many people have had the
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

Mayor Butts, of Wheeling, attend
Ell the Mayors Convention at Clarks-
burg. He says that Harrison S
metropolis has 80 speak easies and
the rankest whisky in the state
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

Senator Teller, who usually knows
what he is talking about, says the
passage of financial bill that would
accord with Mr. McKinleys wishes
is an impossibility in the Senate.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

Kendall is not unanimously OPP
posed to acting according to law
He is only "agin'' it $3.50 worth
Had he gone farther his opposition
would have been stronger.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

br. Talmage turned a clever trick
when he spoke few words in one
of his late sermons in favor of the
bicycle, although he has his own
pleasure riding in a carriage.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

We are not as a rule as healthy
and strong as our grandparents were,
yet our grandparents never heard
anything about their danger from
countless disease germs.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

A FULL line of fresh canned goods
at A. L. Nye's.
sPooLs machine cotton or cakes
of good toilet soap for loo at the Lea
DER Store.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

According to the latest news, the
Cubans are taking the ending of the
war into their own hands, by taking
forts away from the Spaniards. When
they no longer need help, Mr.. Nc.
Kinley will probably promptly rec
ognize their independence, and ask
the country to give him credit for
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08
DO You w ant

Good pure drinking water?
Do you want it handy?
Do you want it as cheap
as the cheapest' Do you
want to deal with reiia-
bic men? If SO JENKINS
& COMPANY, the well
drillers Of Masontown.
w. Va, will be pleased
to quote you terms. Cali
at this Office OF write
them to-day.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08
AN INJUNCTION
Granted by Judge Jackson Preventing
the Short Line from Interfering with
n Bridge.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, December 3
Judge Jackson, Of the United Sta
ties Court, granted an injunction to-
day against the Short Line Railway
Company, prohibiting it from In any
manner interfering with the Wrought
Iron Bridge Companyin the construc-
tion Of a bridge 1T Clarksburg. This
is said to be Baltimore & Ohio
bridge and the fight is between the
Baltimore & Ohio Company and the
Short Line Railroad Company.
In the case of Sturgiss VS.. White,
in the United States Court, decree of
sale was entered to-day.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

Treasurer Kendall is Sunday
School worker but that fact doesn't
prevent his working every thing else
possible.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

How Josiah Quincy must have
pleased the Boston Democrats, or
they would not have renominated
him for mayor.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

West Virginia is paying her off
Gals many thousands of dollars an
nually for travelling on passes.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

1t must be novel thing for Cover
nor Atkinson to have the papers praise
him for doing anything.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

What an awful thing it is to be a
slave to tobacco. If John Morgan
had not wanted ''chaw" so bad he
would still be at liberty.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08
WILL ISSUE BONDS
kingwOOd Council Decides to Hold an
Election-Paved streets and Electric
Lights Wanted.


Special to THE DAILY New DOMINION.
KINGwooD, w. Va, Dec. 4.-'The
town council of Kingwood last night
passed an, ordinance relating to the
issuance of bonds to pave the streets
of the town and establish an electric
light plant. An election is to be
held within two weeks to pass upon
the matter. Bonds are to be issued
to the sum of $40, 900. 1t is expected
that the proposition will be ratified
by large majority.
The fine blue limesone from near
Rowlesburg is to be used in the paw
ing. The. principal streets are to be
paved. When these improvements
are completed Kingwood will have
taken an immense stride forward.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

1t is. dollars to doughnuts that
Joseph Benson Foraker won't CHR
in cent to pay that $4,000 note
given by the Ohio Republican State
committee.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

A Washington banker with lev.
ell head says the bankers who expect
gold bond legislation from this Con.
gress are oserplaying their conf
dence.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

Mr.. William G. Whitney. like
Colonel Henry Watterson, appears to
know when he is whipped. This
ability has saved many life.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

General Blanco seems to be as handy
at the typewriter as Weyler was.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

Russia didn't scare the Sultan
much, as the latter has just placed
an order for $50 big Krupp guns.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

The Parkersburg News, Gov. At
kinson's paper, thinks Yves is big
enough to be U. S. Senator, but in
this respect it is focking by itself.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

Next Monday congress will begin
the free and unlimited coinage of
jaw.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

Some of the props who are wrest-
ling with exams are now sorry that
they even celebrated Thanksgiving.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

Congress is in session and is busy
doing something for Cuba
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

take pleasure in announcing
that my
Holiday Opening
18th
and all are invited to look over
my stock. Below is
4 LIST OF MY GOODS.
Medallion Pictures
In Colored and
Plain Mounts.
Art Pottery
In Teplitz, Royal
Vienna & Faience.
Picture Frames
In Gold Plate,
Silver and Brass.
Toilet Sets
In Finest Celluloid,
China Finish. Also
Quadruple silver
Plated, Fancy Wood
and Porcelain Backs.
Inkstands
In Gold. Silver, Brass
and Polished Wood.
Silver and Gold Plated Novelties
In Paper Cutters, Jewel
Cases, Bon Bon Boxes,
Gard Boxes s. Receivers.
Gold and Silver Clocks. After Dinner
sets, Cups and Saucers.
Nectie Boxes, Fan Boxes,
Ribbon Boxes, Veil Boxes,
Odor eases, photograph Boxee,
Cuff and Collar Boxes.
Glove and Handkerchief Boxes.
Mirrors
French Plate, in Sill
yer and Gold Frames.
Smokers Sets
In Gold, Silver, Pol
ished Wood s. Celluloid.
Holiday Box Papers
In Latest Tints and Shapes.
Boxes in Celluloid, Plush
Fancy Silk. :
Autograph and Scrap Albums.
Leather Goods
Pocket Books, Wallets,
Purses, Card Gases, Bill
Books, Dressing Cases,
Lap Tablets, etc., etc.
Albums
80 Styles. Hand Painted
Celluloid Novelties.
Burnt Leather Novelties.
Large Assortment Of Books
Suitable for Christ |
mas presents, will be
sold very cheap. !; i
49,
Trusting we may be favored with a |
visit, and thanking you for past fasors,
/ remain
J, 9, McVIGkER, Druggist
Morsantown, WI W.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08
The Leading Florist

Mary NJ. Jenkins, Florist, Grafton,
w. Va. Fine cut flowers and floral
designs speciality. Potted plants In
variety. Grafton, w. Va. Box 22l.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

THE ACME people haye sombthing
interesting to say about subscrjp tions
TO laagaxipes. Rad tkesr q.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

The Sunday School attendance
constantly grows.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

Buggies, Teams, Carriages and any
thing else in the livery line furnished
promptly and at moderate prices.
Special attention given to outing
parties. Drivers furnished when de-
sired. Give me call.
w. H. GILMORE,
Beechurst.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-08

Choice Coffee 12cv
Barb wire $2.lO a 100
Mason's fruit jars Soc
per dozen.
Tin cans 4Oc per doz
Clothing, Hardware,
etc. Your custom So
licited.
Alex n. ait.
RANDALL. w. VA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-30
WRONG AND RIGHT EATING.
One Makes u Weak, the Other
Makes us strong.

Wrong eating makes US weak. because
1t doesn't nourish US. 1t poisons US, be-
cause it sets up poisonous fermentation
In our stomach and the poisons go into
our blood.
Wrong eating Is eating tndigestlble
food. or eating more than our stomach Is
able TO digest.
Right eating is eating digestble food.
food that the stomach Is able to digest.
food that will nourish you when II Is d.
EeSted
Right eating strengthens and invigor-
ates the body. gives endurance, increases
weight and restores health.
Wrong eating can be made right by
taking the Shaker Digestive Cordial. This
preparation, made by the Shakers from
simple herbs. roots and wine. Is delicious,
refreshing. and strengthening TO the
body. 1t Is a powerful aid TO digestion.
1t does rot act by strongly stimulating
he stomach, but with its own digestive
ferments acts on the food in the stomach.
and reduces, instead Of increasing, the
work which the stomach has to do.
This Is why IL increases your strength,
why it will cure you Of all the bad effects
of indigestion and of insufficient nourish-
ment, and purifies your system Of all dan
gerous indigestiye poisons, when nothing
else has been found to relieve you.
AT druggists. Ten cents for trial bot
tie.
Write for interesting book to The Sha-
kers, 30 Reade Street, New York.