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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01
West Virginia.
From the Washington Post.

'"There is no State in the Union
where the outlook is brighter than in
West Virginia, said Hon. John T.
McGraw, the noted lawyer and Dem
ocratic leader, to a Post reporter at
the Wellington. "Though small in area
our resources are enormous. We are
now in the lead of all the oil produc-
ing States and second in the output
of coal. During the great miners
strike Of few months ago, Eugene
Debs, in speaking about the necessity
OF getting out the West Virginia mi
ners, truly stated that it could alone
furnish all the coal required for every
furnace in the United States and that
England could be included as we'll.
The big ocean steamships that pillow
the Atlantic get their power from
Pocahontas coal, and official tests of
vessels for Uucle Sans navy, made to
see whether they have earned preml-
ums for speed, requires its use.
POLITICALLY the outlook is salts
factory from the Democratic stand
point. There has Eeen strong re-
action against the incompetency of
the Republican State administration,
and in the elections next year, it is
nearly certain that legislature will
be- chosen that will give the Demo
Gratis a comfortable majority on joint
ballot. Democrats who differed on
the money question last year will be
found working in complete harmony
in 1885,"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01
Dingley Law Deficit Grows.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.-The forth
coming November statement of the
government receipts and expendi-
lures will show that the receipts
during November so far have reach
ed 500, $780, 800, which indicates to-
tai of about $25,000,00O for the
month. This is is trifng improve
ment over October, when the re-
ceipts were $24,a91 ,415. The deficit
thus far during November stands at
1882, 100, which is larger than was
expected. The deficit for the fiscal
year stands at $46, 5S1 ,12O, the re-
celpts having been 1927, 701, 100, and
the expenditures STA, 2S2,2S0.
The receipts from customs so far
this fiscal year undoubtedly will fall
considerably short of the estimates
made by the managers of the new
tariff bill during it's tendency in
Congress. At that time it was es-
timated that customs would yield
about $1S0,000,000 during the first
year. The indications now are said
to be that the receipts from this
source will not aggregate more than
$165, 100000,
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01

PETRIFIEB IN HIS GRAVE.
Body F0nnd to Have Turned TO stone
After two Years.

SHAMoKIN, Pa. Nov. 80. Hiram
Dolph, of Allentown, died two years
ago and was buried in West End
cemetery. His daughter yesterday
determined to have the body remov-
ed.
When Undertaken Wonderly start
ed to raise the casket, he found that
he and his men were not strong
enough.
The assistance of several men was
obtained. They managed finally to
raise the casket and opened it to see
what was the matter. TO their sur
prise they found that the body was
completely petrified. The features
Of Mr.. Dolph were we'll petrified, even
to his beard. His face bad the APP
pearance of a limestone after being
soaked in water
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01
Henderson, Sleeps.

A great many runners have been
in circulation regarding Hendershot
and his adventures in Fairmont.
He is the student who left here with
Boone. AS he proved such fine
subject the latter made him very
tempting offer which was accepted.
The first place Henderson, was to
be tried was in Fairmont. All da,.
yesterday the widest rumors were
flying about the experiment. Tele.
phonic inquiry revealed the fact that
he was put in Yeager's window at
2:30 yesterday and left there until
last night when he was awakened.
The test was successfully carried
out and except for it's shortness was
very satisfactory one. However
shots father is expected to have
a few words to say on the subject
when he hears what his boy is do
ing. He is Parkersburg man.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01
Refused to Pardon Them.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Nov. 30
Governor Atkinson on Saturday re-
fused pardon to Alex. Armstrong
and Frank Cumberland, who were
sent to the penitentiary two years ago
from Pocahontas county for highway
robbery. They were sentenced for
eighteen and fifteen years respectively,
and their friends in Ohio, believing
them innocent, have made strenuous
efforts to secure their release. Gov
ernor Atkinson has reviewed the case
carefully and after due deliberation
was convinced they were guilty as
charged. In the event they had been
released, they would have been re-
arrested Immediately for another rob-
berry in Pocahontas, which occurred a
year before the one for which they
are now paying the penalty
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01
THE RECEPTION.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Hirsehman Re.
ceiye in Honor of Miss Mansback-
About Sixty Guests Present-A Most
Enjoyable Occasion.

Last evening Mr.. and Mr.. Milton
Hlrschman gave Musicale in hon
or in honor of their guest Miss Fan
ME Mansbach, of Cumberland. The
elite of the town were there and they
were entertained lavishly and de
lightfully. A splendid musicale and
literary program was given that
called forth frequent encores. Prof.
Whyte's recitations were faultless
and the music was as one lady ex-
pressed it .sbeyond criticism The
host, hostess and Miss Mansbach
were at their best and made every
one feel at home. Their delicate
and charming hospitality soon
caught the company and led every
one into the spirit of the occasion.
1t was truly delightful evening.
Below is the program
Violin Solo, Selected.
Prof. Keene, assisted by Mrs. K.
Reading, Selected
Scherzo. OPP. 81 Chopin
Miss McMurphy
Vocal Solo, Selected
Prof Ellenberger
can Old Sweetheart of Mine" Whit
comb Riley.
Prof. Whyte
I'm the Language of Love, Faust"
Mrs. NJ. Hirschman
"Cavatina," Raft
Miss Olive Pierce.
At III the guests were served a
most delicious supper, and when the
affair broke up it was voted by all
present as one of the most success
full receptions ever given in the city.
Among those present were: Prof
and Mrs. Whyte, Mr.. and Mrs.
Grant, Misses Bessie and Edith
Grant, DR.. and Mrs. Raymond,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sturgiss, Mr. and Mrs.
Stewart, Mr.. and Mrs Davis, Mr..
and Mrs Cox, Mr.. and Mrs. S. B.
Brown, Mrs. Davenport, Mr. and
Mrs. j. L. Keener, Mr. and Mrs.
Bannister, Mr. and Mrs. MeGara.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01
IngersoIl's Thanksgiving sermon.

From His Lecture at Chicago Nov. %.
On this day which has been set
aside for Thanksgiving most rever-
emily thank the good men, the good
women of the past. / thank the
kind fathers, the loving mothers of
the savage days. | thank the faith
er who spoke the first gentle word.
the mother who first smiled upon
her babe. / thank the first true
friend. | thank the sayages who
hunted and tished that they and
their babes might live | thank
those who cultivated the ground and
changed the forests into farms
those who built rude homes and
watched the faces of their happy
children in the glow of reside
flames - those who domesticated
horses, cattle and sheep-those who
invented wheels and looms and
taught us to spin and weave-these
who by cultivation changed wild
grasses into wheat and corn, changed
bitter things to fruit and worthless
weeds to flowers that sowed within
our souls the seeds Of art. / thank
the poets, OF the dawn. ] thank the
artists. | thank the philosophers, the
thinkers, whoytaught us how to use
our minds in the great search for
truth. | thank the astronomers who
explore the stars / thank the heroes
the destroyers of prejudice and, fear,
the dethroners of savage gods, the
extinguishers of hates eternal fire,
the founders OF free states, the max
ers of just laws, the heroes whose
dungeons became shrines; the apos
ties of reason, the disciples of truth,
the soldiers of freedom--the heroes
who held high the holy torch and
filled the world with light With
all my heart | thank them all
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01

The Masters Report Indicates That
They Will Realize But Little.

The report of Special Master How
ard S. Atkinson in the case of Alfred
G. Sturgiss VS.. Henry S. White and
others was filled with the clerk of the
United States circuit court on Satur-
day. The report shows a condition Of
affairs which is very unsatisfactory to
the creditors of Mr. White, who was
u. S. marshal under the Harrison adj
ministration, and has since been con-
Quoting general timber business in
Mingo county. B. f. Meighen, of
Moundsyille, was appointed receiver
for FL. S. White, and part of the
duties Of Mr.. Atkinson, as special
master, was to settle the accounts of
the receiver.
Since the property has been in the
hands of the receiver a good deal Of
it has been destroyed by fire, and be-
ing saw mill property, on which in
surance companies would take no risk.
there was no insurance on it.
The report shows that while the
assets placed in the hands of the re-
ceiyer wera $7S, 1872 80, the total value
of the real and personal property is
now but $3S, 1854
The receiver has spent in conduct
ing the business $29, 1880 and has
received but $28, 400.0l. leaving an
apparent balance due the receiver Of
$1,07S.E9.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01
GuSSeI X. COnWeil.

1t should certainly be gratifying to
the lecture going people to know that
the name of Russell II. Conwen APP
pears on the University lecture course
for this year.
Very few men in America are as
widely known as Dr. Conwell. He is
pastor of Grace Baptist church in Phil
adelphia, the largest church and the
largest congregation in America. The
church has seating capacity Of
5000. Notwithstanding this fact
hundreds are turned away every Sun
day. He is president of Temple col
lege, having the largest number of
students connected with it of any edu-
cational institution in the United
States. But this is not all of Mr.
Conwell's claim to public attention.
He is perhaps better known as an
author and orator. He has been in
the lecture field more than thirty
years during which time he has de-
liyered here and abroad over three
thousand lectures, and is to-day one
of Americas most popular platform
speakers. Mr.. Conwell is in constant
demand in all parts of the country,
and cannot respond to one-half the
calls he receives. His large income
from the lectures has been wholly de-
voted to the benevolent work of edu-
eating the poor.
1t was with difficulty that the com
mittee secured Dr. Conwell for this
place tomorrow evening, December 2.
His subject will be " Acres of Dia-
monds, or Where to Get Rich and
Become Great
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01
| The Catholic Fair.

The Fair for the benefit of the
Catholic church is in full blast on
Beechurst having begun last night.
A large crowd attended the opening
and the indications are that the at
tendance will keep up well. Those
in attendance all had a fine time be-
sides helping a worthy cause along.
The public is cordially invited to
attend the fair which will close on
Saturday evening.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01
>f3.i. hEua,uttkL SURVEY
Meets To-day Som4 Business Trans
acted-All Present Except Stewart

Meets To-day Som4 Business Trans
acted-All Present Except Stewart
The state Geological survey met in
the office of the pres idcnt of the Univer-
sity this morning, All the members
were present except Director James
IL. Stewart, who did not return in
time. Gov. Atkinson, Dr. Raymond,
Director Stewart, Treasurer Kendall,
and President State Board of Agricul-
ture Atkinson comprise ex-officio the
membership of the board. DR.. |. G.
White has consented to take active
direction of its work. Mr.. S. w.
Atkinson succeeds T. G. Atkinson by
virtue of his office, having succeeded
the latter as president of the State
Board of Agriculture.
Among the most important pieces
Of business transacted was to relieve
Prof. j. l.. Johnston from the work
of making the true meridian lines in
each county seat as assistant to DR.,
White. The U. S. Geological survey
has offered to do this for nothing, and
it means saving of $4,000 to the
board. DR.. White was directed to at
tend to the matter on the best terms
obtainable. A full report of the pro-
ceedings will be given tomorrow.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01
FAIRMONT NEWS NOTES.
Interesting facts Clipped from the In
dex-ShOwalter's Appointment-Bluff
at Geo. alexander.

Mrs. Albert Fleming left Friday
for visit TO Morgantown friends.
r. Meredith, who has been at Nor
gantown for some time arranging for
the building of their bridge, is in
town and stopping at the Marietta.
He was born on Pawpaw creek and
his parents moved 70 the Buckeye
State in 1886.
Union, Monroe county, comes to
the front with the largest hog of the
season. 1t was butchered by W. A.
Davidson, was Is months old, and
Melted SGT pounds in weight
Charleston Gazette.
This is not sin it, with the one
Ceph Harrington, the Monongah
butcher killed the other day. 1t
netted 6S3 pounds and was not quite
as old.
1t is rumored on the streets this
afternoon just as we go to press that
Z. M. Showalter has been appointed
assistant district attorney. He has
had the promise of this appointment
for some time but the delay made
some of his friends anxious.
No better man in the party could
have been selected and the Index
and his many friends heartily con
graduate him.
On Monday afternoon w. III. Mar
tin, as attorney for A. t. Hill, pre-
sented charges against Sheriff r. l..
Cunningham and Prosecuting At
torney Alexander of a serious ma
ture, which we're read in open Court,
and the Judge took them for consid-
GRAFTON. On Tuesday morning Judge
Mason held that the charges were
not in proper form and decided that
he could not issue a summons there
on IN their present shape.
Judge Mason, in disposing of the
petition filed on yesterday by one
Hill charging the sheriff and prose
cutting attorney of this county, with
unlawful conduct, said that the pc
tition coming from the parties it did,
and at the time and under the cir
cumstances, looked to him as if it
was an attempt to intimidate the of
ficers of the Court, which would not
be permitted by him so long as he
was upon the bench. That the pc
tltlon was not in proper form and no
writ could be issued upon it. That
if proper petition was presented,
the matter would be fully investiga-
ted, but no officer could be intimi-
dated by persons themselves who
were in trouble.
John Jones, a well known colored
boy of this place, has been convicted
of an attempt to commit rape upon
little six year old girl, daughter of
most respectable citizen of this
place. The father deserves credit
for the prudence he displayed at the
time he found out that the crime
had been committed. The trial was
speedy and the jury were but short
time in finding him guilty. The SEN
tence has not been pronounced, but
it will be from one to five years in
the penitentiary Such crimes as
this will not be countenanced in any
community, and the perpetrators get
off exceedingly well if they are not
strung up at the time he commits the
act. But it is always better to al
low the law to take its course.
DinUInv Eavv noaaif Graxps
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01
Back From Virginia.

Will Gilmore, Charley Yeager and
Ray Houston have returned from a
months visit to Albemarle county,
Va. They rode over land starting
last fhurday morning. They report
fine trip and enjoyed the visit i'm
mensely No incidents of special
note happened on the trip. While
in Virginia they visited Gilmore
old home and number of hia rela-
tives and friends.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01
Wolcot Murder Trial.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, Nov. rs. -
The trial of Frank Walcot, charged
with the murder OF Will Webb, son
of the late Rev. j. Wesley Webb,
began in Judge McGinnis' court to-
day. Most of the day was spent in
procuring jury. Prosecuting Attor-
ney e. e. Williams and n. T. Lovett
represent the state and g. M. Nc
Callister and Lace Marcum are for the
tense.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01
Catholic Fair.

Tonight the contest for the suit
of clothes will be settled. 1t is be-
tween Charles Bernard and young
Stein. The silver cloud quartette
will be present and an elegant sup
per will be served.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01
THE pews for the Baptist church

The pews for the Baptist church
have arrived and will be put in
place as soon as possible. The cal
Ginning is delaying the work some
what and this in turn is being de-
layed by the non arrival Of the cleo
trio light fixtures which have been
ordered for some time by Ed May
ers, o Fairmont, who has the matter
in charge. They cannot be obtained
for some reason or other. Should
they come the work would go ON
night and day until completed.
Do NOT buy any holiday goods until
you see them at Posten's.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01
TOUGHEST TOWN.
In America is Said to be Loca-
ted in this State.

Keystone, M'DowelI COunty-Bears
This Proud Distinction, According to
Deputy Marshal Charley Elliott, Who
Was in The City Yesterday. The Tre-
mend0us Amout of Criminal Business
in This Federal District-One-u intk
Of the Entire Country's.
Intelligence
Deputy United States Marshal
Charles d. Elliott, Of Braxton coun-
ty, who had been slated for the chief
deputyship and kept out of that posi-
tion by Judge Jackson's recent decis-
ion in favor of the hold-over Demo
cratic deputies, Priddie, Randolph
and Aleshire, was in the city yester-
day on business connected with Mar
shall Thompson's office.
In the course of converse ton
with an Intelligencer reporter, the
recent conviction of two professional
witnesses from Mcdowell county for
perjury was brought up, and Deputy
Elliott made a statement that will
surprise a great many poodle, which
was that one-ninth of all the Federal
criminal business of the United States
originates in little West Virginia,
and three-fourths of this comes from
the newly opened country along the
Norfork & Western railroad IN the
southern part of the state-the dis
trict where the fake cases, on which
convictions for perjury were recently
made, came from.
In this region is collected the worst
population-taken as a whole-that
is gathered anywhere in the United
States. Fugutives from justice from
Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina,
Tennessee and Ohio and other states
are found here, and keystone, a min
ing community in Mcdowell county,
is said to be the toughest in America.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01
Lost.

Between the Conservatory of Mu-
sic and the Wallace House, this
afternoon, a solid silver medal, CON
tanning an image of the Virgin Mary
Oh one side and of Saint Louis on
the other. Attached to it was the
Columbian colors-red, yellow and
blue Finder will be literally re-
warded by returning it to this office.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01
The Special Sale will be con-
tinued at the Baltimore Bargain
House this week.

Mollie Hoover. of Point Pleasant,
is said to have found in package of
candy a diamond worth $500.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01

The best raisins, currants, citron,
cocoanuts, ETC., at Nye's.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-11

t2Hc. Lawns for Sc. yard.
All Linen llomespun for sc. yard.
Summer Lawns for dc. yard.
Usual 12Hc. Dinities for ioc. yard.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-11
IaA LIE ".

Halifax, n. c., June 10.--(Special.)-
The ladies of the NJ. Z. church will have
al ice cream supper tonight at the
Hotel Waldorf for the benefit Of said
church, repairs on which are in rapid
progress.
Mrs. William Blacknall, OF Raleigh, is
in town on a visit to her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. ]. l.. Onsby.
Miss Kate Onsby returned yesterday
from a visit to relatives in Raleigh.
Mr.. r. c. Reid, n former resident,
made us flying visit this week.
Miss Daisy Harrison, Of Littleton, is
visiting relatives In this town.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-11
BRA ri REETON.

Miss Emma Gill, OF Willoughby ave
nue., left yesterday to spend some time
with friends in Petersburg and vicinity
MI Walter Blossom is In charge Of
Mr.. e. II. Thomas ice cream saloon, at
the corner Of Park and Claiborne ave
nueS.
Mrs. J. M. Graham. the national SUI
perintendent Of temple work IS the
guest Of Mrs. I. G. Wade, 800 Rose ave
nue., who will tender her n reception OIL
Saturday afternoon from to O'Clock.
Public cordially invited to come.
The Ladies' Enterprise Society Of Nc
Kendree will give an excursion to Virgi-
mia Beach next Monday. The fact that
Hon. Mr.. Bryan will visit the Beach
that day will add much to the interest
Of the occasion.
Tonight is the time for Mr. and Mrs
]. D. Lownesbery's wooden wedding, at
their home on Rose avenue.
Don't forget the rehearsal tonight at
Park Avenue Baptist church for PROBES
sor Edwards chorus.
Mr.. W. #. Carney had an arpreciative
audience last night at Trinity NJ T..
church to enjoy music recitations and
stereopticon views which were beautiful
and instructive.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-11
PREsDYTERY IN SESSION.
Combining Nustncss With Pleasure
Drowned Body Recovered

Newport News, Va, June 1O.--(Spe-
cial)--The presbytery which convened
at the First Presbyterian church last
night in honor Of the 250th anniversary
Of the Westminster standards was, on
account Of the lateness OF the steamer
from Norfolk, delayed some time in car
rying out the programme.
The presbytery went Into a business
session this morning at 9 o'clock, and
the forenoon was devoted to the regular
routine-readng Of reports. appoint
ment of committees, and the discussion
OF questions relative to the internal
working Of the body under church rule
and discipline-common to all such
meetings Of religious bodies.
This afternoon the distinguished and
reverend visitors took part In an excur-
sion to Old Point and Buckroe.
Rev. Thomas r. English, D. D., will
address the body at 8 o'clock this even
ing on "Our Standards-the History Of
Their Formation and Adoption" Friday
morning from to ~ O'Clock will be de-
voted to business meeting again.
In the Police Court to-day the follow.
ing cases were disposed Of:
James Chandler, city ordinance, fined
81 and costs.
John r. Baxton, city ordinance; fined
81 and costs.
James Cummings. colored, alias Hap
Of 500 to be Of good behavior.
jeff Shorts, colored. dlsorderly; fined
81 and costs.
William Roy, colored. q Norfolk pho
tographer, charged with larceny; found
guilty Of trespass and fined $40 and
costs.
The body Of Peter PEBBLES. colored,
VINO was drowned at Point Breeze Sat-
urday morning. fioated ashore yester-
Gay evening and was Inferred In pottar's
held to-day. The county authorities
deemed an inquest unnecessary, and
therefore none was held
Ihe steamer Margaret, which was
quilt by the Newport News Shipbuildlng
and Dry-Dock Company, for the Plant
me- steamed into port yesterday even
ing, and went directly to the yard. The
Margaret was launched on the same day
the tug S. n. Smith left the ways, but
mad to be cut In two before She could
be finished This steamer was designed
for river traffic III Florida, where she
mas been plying for nearly year. It Is
understood that she returns to the yard
for repair&