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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16
Democratic Timber.

A great deal has been said about
Republicans timber and in contribute
ing its observations the Kingwood
Argus 3D. discusses available candi-
dates in the Democratic party in the
event that party should happen to
control the next legislature. The
Argus says:
'sIn the Democratic fold we have,
first, the present incumbent, who may
take a notion to succeed himself If the
Legislature has majority OF the
white mems party The other can
didates must not fail to take this in
to consideration while figuring out
the situation. Next comes John
Thomas McGraw, the willy politician
from Grafton, who is considered a
lightning change artist, and is ac-
cused Of changing from d goldbug to
white metal beetle in ten minutes
at the Davis convention last year in
order to get on the delegation to
Chicago. A hustler like that is not
to be sneezed at, and the fellow who
expects to get the start Of John
Thomas should get up at least twen-
ty-four hours before daybreak and
take the cannon ball express. Even
then he may find the aforesaid son Of
Erin there ahead Of him. All aspir-
ant who can compete with the polish
ed oratory of McGraw is Judge Den
iel Beddeinger Lucas, of good old JEFF
ferson county. Then Ex-Governor
MacCorkle and Ex-Governor Wilson
will be in the fight, to say nothing of
the dark horse cavalry that will be
in the saddle by the time the Legis-
lature breaks out again"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16
An Unique Sale.

The local lodge of Rebekahs are
going To have very unique sale
next Thursday for the benefit of the
lodge It is termed an apron sale
There are to be aprons from all over
the country. Each member has sent
requests to their friends in different
states to make an apron for the sale
and the responses have been quite
generous. Besides those from the
states there may be some from the
Dominion of Canada as several re-
quests have been sent there.
The local Rebekahs are not idle
themselves and the display will be
something to see. There will be a
large crowd present to witness the
novel event. 1t has not been decid-
ed where the display will take place.
The proceeds are for the benefit of
the lodge.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16
The Alexander Case.

The time for the hearing of the
Observation-Disclosures case at Fair
mont has been set for Saturday. No
lawyer of any repute could be secur-
ed to take the case in Fairmont and
the interested parties have been
trying to get a Morgantown attorney
but with no better success than
awaited their efforts at home. They
asked Cox & Baker to take the case
but the latter were too busy with
their affairs here to appear
No new developments have taken
place in the case except an occur
renee which is very significant OF the
feeling which animates the prosecu-
tion. The leading witness in it went
to Alexander and made the follow
ing proposition to him: That if the
cases which were pending against
him were dropped by the prosecutor
that nothing further would be said
about the charges. OF course Mr..
Alexander refused to consider the
thing. This has more firmly con
WINGED every one that the whole af-
fair is case of desperate bluff.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16
MUST GO TO SCHOOL.
The Compulsory School Law Tested
in Peasants County.

ST. MARYs, w. Va, Dec. H.
The first case of violation Of the COM
pulSory clause in the school law was
tried before w NJ Brown, a justice
OF the peace Of Washington district,
Peasants county, Tuesday. The
case was brought from Union district
James Wherry was arrested ON COM
plant of Howard Wagner, teacher of
Clay Point school, sub-district No. s.,
Union distrset, for not sending his
children to school in compliance with
the law. The prosecution was rep
resented by Prosecuting Attorney G.
p. Craig, and the defense by Attorney
II. p. Locke. Quite number of
witnesses were examined on both
sides.
The defense was made on the
grounds Of the physical condition OF
the children. aged nine and eleven
years respectively; no road, except by
trespassing; shoes unfit, and parents
Inability TO provide better; and last,
but not least, the prevalence If chick
en-pox in the school.
Every inch of the ground was con-
tested and the case argued by both
sides with eloquence and determina-
tion before submitting it to the
court.
Justice Brown rendered decision
requiring each side to pay its own
costs and dismissed the case, after
giving due notice that the law must
be observed.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16
THE PRELIMINARY CONTEST
Arranged for by the Woman's League
alta Meeting Yesterday Afternoon
viii occur in February.

Yesterday afternoon the Woman's
League Of the University held very
important meeting. Among the bus
mess transacted was the election of
Mrs N. r. c. Morrow. of Fairmont.
to honorary membership in the
league.
The most important business be-
fore the league was the matter of the
preliminary contest for the prize
which is offered to.the best declaimer
in the league. 1t has been decided
to give prize OF one hundred dol
lars to the winner of contest in
defamation to be held some time in
June about Commencement The
preliminary contest will be held on
the last Saturday in February. The
judges for this contest will be Sc
lected by the league from the ladies
of the town and they will select sew
en- contestants for the final struggle.
The contest will be private only the
members of the league being pres.
emit.
This is the first time any prize
has been offered to the girls Of the
school and the contest will be hot
one. The league deserves great
credit for their effort at helping the
girls in some way. No better plan
could be selected and the plan
adopted is bound to prove great
success.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16
Basket Ball at the University.

Several basket ball teams have been
organized at the University. There
are now three teams with prospect
that more are to follow. The teams
are captained by AL. Swartzwelder,
L. Dobbs and w. Whitman. With
these as a nucleus a league has
been formed called the University
Basket Ball League and it is the
intention to form six or eight more
teams. A series of games has been
arranged between the teams already
formed and the first game is to be
played in the gymnasium on Satur-
day, January s. 1898, beginning at
9:15 a. N. The public is cordially
invited to witness this game. One
or more match games will be played
on each succeeding Saturday.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16
The Inter-society Committee Meets.

The inter-society committee had a
meeting in the presidents office last
night. Several very important mat
tiers were considered. Among them
was the manner of choosing the repre-
sentative in the intercollegiate ora
torical contests. The matter had
been laid before the faculty and had
been referred by them to the COM
mittee, Profs. Armstrong and White,
who were appointed to represent the
faculty in laying the matter before
the committee. After considering it
the committee decided to leave the
manner of choice as it is and to leave
the provision that the contestant be q
member of one of the societies as it is.
The eligibility OF S. Fl. Bowman to
the contest was taken up and it was
decided that he might contest. He
holds degree from the Peabody Nor
NAL at Nashville, but is member Of
the senior class here. 1t was decided
that he was an undergraduate stu
dent, and could properly contest.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16
YEAGER WILL BE CAPTAIN.
The West Virginia University Elected
Une of It's Officers for '9S.

Washington football rooters, as
well as players, viii be interested
to learn that at a meeting Of the
members of the West Virginia Univer-
sity football team Saturday, Lewis A.
Yeager was elected captain for next
year. Yeager came to the University
three years ago novice at foot ball,
but by careful training has become
one Of the best fullbacks in this Sec
tion. He is a muscular fellow and
as quick as lightning in engineering
plays. He is one of the most popular
students in the University, and great
things are expected Of next years
team under his captaincy.-W Washing
ton Observer.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16

The president of the University has
been notified by the war department
that the vacancy in the military de-
partment at the University has been
filled by the appointment of Lieuten-
ant Lockwood of the 4th cavalry.
This appointment was rendered neces-
sary by the failure of Captain Ayers
to accept the detail. A letter has
been received from the new COM
mandant asking for information as
to the time he is wanted to report
here. He will be told that on ac-
count of the nearness of vacation
he will not need to come until after
the holidays. The appointment is
known to be very good one as the
Lieutenant is very affable gentle
man besides being a fine military
man.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16
GLAD TO GET BACK.
He Didn't Find Fortune in the west.

Nine years ago Swayne Lemley, or
Grant district, left this county with
his family to try and seek a fortune
in the West, and after battling all
these years with the hot winds,
drouths, chinch-hngs, etc, he left
Johnson county, Missouri, seven
weeks ago With his family huddled in
a covered wagon-nine Of them, in
Guiding seven children, and arrived
here Friday afternoon last. He says
while travelling on the National pike
through Illinois and Indiana, it was
no trouble for them TO make 40 miles
per day. He thinks the chances for a
poor man are much better In West
Virginia than in the west and we be-
lieye he is a capable Judge. Ravens
wood News.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16
Gown and Town.

The University offers the privileges
OF her courses to the people OF
the town. Evening studies are
to be conducted by the various in
structors, If sufficient numbers pre-
sent themselves. Professors Barton
and Whyte begin courses In arith-
metic and elementary English to-
morrow evening at seven thirty, in
the preparatory building. Here is an
opportunity that ought to be grasped.
knowledge means power in any line
of business.
The cost of this instruction is re-
duced to the payment of the matricu-
lation, contingent and dispensary fees,
amounting in all to seven dollars and
a half, and the matriculation fee once
paid offers forever the university with
its library and other advantages to
the student, so that after the first
term the expense would be reduced to
two dollars and half term.
Prof. Whyte, by the kindness OF
Mr.. Bannister, will address the en-
ployees of the glass factory tomorrow
afternoon upon the ACCESSIBILITY OF
taking the courses offered. Informa-
tion may be obtained in regard to
these courses either from Prof. Whyte
at Hotel Peabody, or from DR.. Ray
mond at the University.
The University is for the people;
let the people be for the University.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16
The Eastman Case in the Hands or the
Jury.

At II o'clock this morning the ar
gum.nt in the celebrated Eastman
case was closed and the jury retired
to consider their verdict. John j.
Davis made the closing address. 1t
is not expected that the jury will de-
eide the case for several days al
though the Judge has promised to
be in Kingwood tomorrow. As soon
as a verdict is reached this paper
will be notified and will give the YER
dict to it's readers.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16
The County Court.

The special term of the county
court which has been in session for
some time has adjourned. The bus
mess considered was not of general
interest being merely the settling
with overseers of the poor, the APP
pointment Of road overseers and the
passing on petitions for the exoner-
alton of taxes. While it is termed
a special term it is a regular term in
so far as it is always held. In fact
it has been held every year for ten
or twelve years. The court always
meets in December.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16
Who Wants This Job2

The editor would like to have a
young lady who can set type without
trying to run the editor. We know
we are not pretty and sometimes go
around with our shoes off if our corns
hurt us, but that is our own business.
We don't propose to be heehawed by
any man, women or child. This is a
snap for some quiet girl who amt
afraid or homespun socks and home
grown whiskers. Morehead, KY, Adj
vocate.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16
A Special Term OF Court.

A special term of Che circuit court
will be held beginning on Monday,
the 9th. with Judge Mason, of Fair,
mont, presiding. The term will be
held to dispose of lot of old chan
cory business which has been hang
ing fire for long time. No other
business will be transacted and no
jury will be summoned.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16
READ Hirschman's ad.

ED NARET has very large and
varied line of candy at his Main street
store. He expects to do large part
of the Christmas trade and invites you
to call and look at his stock.
$50 Boxes fellows Swan
Down, regular price, IS cents;
ours, 10 cts-for one week only.
Lazier's Apothecary Shop.
A LOT of Heinz pickles, keystone
dressing, Sauce etc. A. L. Mrs.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16

The anxiety of Attorney General
McKenna to postpone the foreclosure
sale of the Kansas Pacific to February
Is may have been superinduced by a
keen desire to first run the senatorial
gantlet on his way to the Supreme
Court and then let the Senate do
what it pleases about the road.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16

The failure of the Republican
leaders in the Senate to start an ag-
gressive fight for the annexation of
Hawaii indicates that other Repub-
licans besides Senators Morrill,, Hoar
and Pettigrew are opposed to annex
alton.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16

1t is not at all surprising that the
National Board of Trade, at it's an
nual session, at Washington, should
have endorsed the Indianapolis con-
vention and it's kid, known as the
Monetary Conference" Birds of
a feather
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16

This Congress may be abused for
much, but it should be given credit
for opposing the retirement of the
greenbacks and the issue of gold
bonds.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16

The new Spanish Ministry has
made no progress in Cuba and has
lost ground in Spain. It will have
to get move on or it will be kicked
out of office.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16

The Instantaneous are awaken
ing to the idea that the interests
of their mother county are all
against an arbitration treaty be-
tween England and the United
States.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16
BOX Supper.

A box supper will be held at Har-
mony Grove church on the evening of
January 1. Extensive preparations
have been made for the occasion and
pleasant time awaits all who attend.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16

The cut of 10 per cent in the
wages of the operators in the cotton
mills at Fall River, Mass, is lit
tie indication of Christmas "Pros-
perity" that our Republican ex-
changes have overlooked.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16

The question what to buy is trou-
bling some people, but the one how
to buy is much harder one to solve.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16
Where to Get Your Christmas Goods.

The place to get your
Christmas presents is at Belle
Deans. She has a nice line
and sells them very cheap this
week. Give her a call before
you buy.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16

Gar Reed isn't losing any sleep
because of the existence of decided
anti McKinleyish feeling among the
Republicans of Congress.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16

Cages currency plan may be all
right but it has failed to connect with
us so far.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16

Mexican duels are killing affairs,
and the survivor is sometimes jailed
tor murder. That's the way it was
the other day over there.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16

Out of every five dollars the gov
eminent receives TWO are paid out for
pensions and fifty cents for interest
on the public debt.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16

When A. G. Dayton spells Lamar
Powell he spells it hammer.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16
The Bazaar to night.

The ladies Of the Baptist church
will hold their bazaar at their new
church to night. They have been
hard at work for several weeks pre-
pairing for this event and should
have large crowd. Many beauti-
full and useful things have been
made for the bazaar by the busy
fingers of the young ladies and their
friends and the display Of them will
be an attractive one. The public is
cordially invited to attend.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16

Boss Hanna's grip on that Sena-
torship seems stronger than his grip
on health.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16

Mr.. Mckinley is faithful to Mark
Hanna's friends when he urges the
annexation of Hawaii at the earliest
moment possible The syndicate in
politics has never done a prettier
piece of work than ia foisting Hawaii
on Unc.e sam.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16

The Cuban war and congress never
speak as they pass by.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16

The COMING Flour, best in the
world, and wheatlet, at A. +. Nye's.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16

In going to st. Paul and minneapolis
The wise traveller selects the Chica-
90, Milwaukee d ST. Paul Railway.
Why?
1t is the best road between Chica-
90 and the Twin Cities.
1t has the most perfect track.
It's equipment is the finest.
Its sleeping cars are palaces
It's dining room car service is
equal to the best hotels.
Its archaeological trains are
steam heated.
It's general excellence has no
equal.
It's patronized by the best peo-
pie.
1t is the favorite route for ladies
and children as we'll as for men.
It's the most popular road west
of Chicago.
For further information, apply to
nearest ticket agent or address John
r. Pott, District Passenger Agent,
c. NJ. & st. 2. Ry.. 4S6 William
street, Williamsport, Pa.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16

General John ". Noble, in the
presence Of eX-President Harrison,
talked against the railroads in his
Perdue University address very
much like reviled "Pobocrat," and
lis answering his critics in pretty
much the same spirit.
Butcher Weyler would not like to
lead an expedition against the
United States as much as some of
our citizens would like to have him
do so. He would find it different
very different-from footing the
Spanish treasury or attacking a
Cuban hospital.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-16
4 Vicious Dog.

Little Mary Kecll was standing in
front of MADEIRA Bros, store looking
at the display of Christmas goods
when she was badly bitten by dog.
The brute came up to her and before
the child knew he was near had
seized her No provocation what
ever had been given him. The bite
was a severe one as his teeth pene-
trated several thicknesses of cloth
ing and tore her flesh somewhat
The child was badly frightened be-
sides being bitten.
Mayor Keck was justly indignant
and got revolver to kill the animal
but was persuaded from his purpose
while the dog was on the street
The animal was followed home when
the entreaties of his owner again
saved it's life Such occurrences are
very exasperating and show us that
if they are to be permitted to go un-
punished that no child is safe on the
street even when it may be attend
ing strictly to it's business. Dogs
which are guilty Of such attacks
should be killed atIonce before they
can do further mischief.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-15
The New Feed Stun.

The new corn product being talked
about is obtained by grinding corn
stalks. The pith Of the stalk is used
for packing between the plates Of iron
clad warships. The hard shell of the
stalks, after tho pith is taken out, is
ground into fine powder. 1t can be
bagged like oats or bran and will keep
as we'll as any other ground feed.
Analysis proves that it is richer in
muscle makers than the whole corn
stalk, and experience shows that stock
will eat it up clean. The stations tell
that a balanced ration can be readily
made up by mixing the new feed stuff
with oil meal or cottonseed meal. A
ton Of the ground stocks will occupy
little more space than ton Of ensilage.
There is authority for believing that
this new feed stuff will have some ef-
feet in reducing the price Of hay
Connecticut Farmer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-15
Lodged Harley.

IT is always best to cut barley while
IL is still green, and the grain is in
the milky stage. Bnt il the straw has
been beaten down by rains, early
cutting is especially necessary. The
chief danger with fallen barley is that
rust will attack the straw, after which,
instead Of growing heavier, the grain
will rather decrease in weight. SO
soon as grain is cut the danger of rust
attacking it has past, because when its
stalk is severed from the root the
leaves and stalks contract, and close
the pores through which the rust en-
ters the plant. But if the weather is
fine, barley that has fallen down will
often fill well and make good crop.
II is grain that ripens more quickly
after it comes into head than any
other.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-15
DESTROYING BurdOcks.

1t is a comparatively easy matter to
kill the burdock, though it may be
hard enough to exterminate it, be-
cause it seeds so plentifully and the
seed will remain In the ground for
years until it has favorable chance
TO grow. As the burdock is biennial
it dies out after it has seeded the
second yeaf, but that is only after it
has provided thousands and tens of
thousands Of seed to perpetuate its
kind. All that is needed to kill the
plant is to take dull axe and chop the
root something below the surface, and
then throw on handful Of salt. The
burdock root being soft and moist dis
solves the salt, which quickly rots it
so that further sprouting Of new
top is impossible. No amount Of cut
ting will do the work. The burdock,
like most weeds, is very persistent
seeder. We have seen it mown down
with the scythe two or three times
during the summer, and yet in fall
showing several clusters Of seed burrs
near the ground, containing enough
seed to start hundred burdock
plants the very next year. The seed
burrs cling to clothing and to the fur
of animals brushing against it. Hence
the weed is sure to be always widely
distributed.