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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-20
NO EXTRA SESSION.
The Senate Will Not Agree To
Call One.
The Labors of the Constitutional Com
mission Have Been in Vain and Will
Probably Never Come Up For Con-
sideratiOn.
Charleston Gazette.

Charleston Gazette.
The assault upon the constitution
has failed.
The efforts of Speaker Hanen and
his crowd have been vain.
They have had their commission
appointed to revise the constitution,
they have drawn their pay from the
State for long and useless session
and have cut and slashed the consti-
tuition and proposed amendments for
the people of the State to vote upon.
but their work has ended there
There will be no special session of
the legislature this winter. The re-
port of the constitutional commission
will probably never be acted on by
the legislature and certainly not I'M
til after the next election has occur
red, at which it is not probably that
the report of the commission will
even be an issue.
The Governor, who has been oppos-
ed from the start to a revision of the
constitution by such men as were Sc
lected for the purpose from the last
legislature, has repeatedly declared
and still declares that he will not con-
vene the legislature in extra session
to consider the amendments.
"What would be the use, )" he asks,
''of mourning the expense Of an extra
session? The people would never
adopt the amendments proposed.
1t would be simply a waste OF public
l will he
legislature in extra session for the
consideration Of the proposed amend
ments under any circumstances.
Three-tifths Of the members elected
to each house can cali a special SEES
sion, aud claims have been made by
those who, for reasons OF personal
profit or other reasons, desire special
session, that the requisite number
were in favor OF calling 1t. But this
is not the case.
What ever may be true as TO the
house Of delegates, it is certain that
nothing like the necessary three
tffths can be secured in the senate
A poll has been taken Of that body
which shows twelve of the twenty
six senator's to be firmly opposed to
the special session and one doubtful.
This poll has been secured by person
al conversation With the thirteen
senators, and there is no possibility
that the Governor will be forced By
the members to call the extra ses-
sion.
The report of the commission has
been made, but it cannot be acted
upon by the present legislature, and
there is no reason to believe that the
next one will take it up. Ii it goes
into the constitutional revision bust
ness it will probably take fresh
start and either cali a convention or
provide for the appointment Of a new
commission.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-20
A CARNIVAL OF CRIME,
West Virginia DefenceIess
Against Her Criminals.

NO heQulSlIl0n can De Issued no matter
how HeinOus the Crime Discovery
Made by Morgantown Lawyers he
Result of Extravagant Junkets-A
Prediction Verified.
Some time ago complaint was
made by j. c. Daugherty, of Beech
hurst which has revealed startling
condition confronting the state. The
complaint was against William
Bealls and wife who are charged
with grand larceny. They swiped
thirty dollars in money and skipped
going to Uniontown.
The prosecuting attorney made
application to the governor for re-
QUESTION for the return Of criminals
The reply from the governor is sim
ply startling. He started that he
would be very glad to issue the re-
QUESTION but was unable to do so in
any case no matter what crime had
been committed on account of a ruling
made by the auditor. The auditor
has ruled that the costs in such
cases could not come out of the
criminal costs fund but must be
paid out Of the governors civil con-
tingent fund.
This ruling may not seem knock
out to acquisitions until it is re.
membered that the civil contingent
fund is the one which has been ex-
pended by the governor and staff in
riotous living. Out of this came Col
Nose Horheimers $40 board bill
in New York. From it has come the
expense of gorgeous array of tinsel
and gold lace which has carried the
splendor and magnificent grandeur
of " est Virginia to the most dis
tant chimes But the continued as
saults on the fund have proved too
much for its vitality. 1t is now
completely exhausted. Not Il cent
remains OF course it is sad to think
that these junkets must cease. Our
boundless resources can no longer
be exploited properly but there is
graver source of dismay.
West Virginia is now at tie mer-
cy of her criminal population. No
matter what crime man commits
if he can get into another state be-
fore West Virginia officers can catch
him he is safe. 1t is an open bid for
the commission Of any crime. Such
a condition is almost too horrible
for belief but it certainly exists. No
relief can come of it until the legis-
lature meets in regular session more
than year hence In the meantime
crime can run riot in onr state and
if the criminal can get into another
state quick enough he can laugh at
his pursuers.
We can under our extradition
laws get criminal from Australia
but once in Fayette county, Pa, he
can not be brought back.
The governor has had good time.
That is his business. The state
must suffer for it. That is the bus
mess of the voters and they will rem
edy that and do it with great deal
Of yebemence When we first called
attention to the lavish way in which
this fund was being squandered we
gave the words of the auditor, Some
of these days there will be one of the
grandest little young bells kicked
up down here one of these days that
was ~ + heard Of 'he show has
commenced. Other interesting per-
formances will he given from time
to time
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-20
Help the tause Along.

The New DOMINION is in receipt
of a letter from a charitably inclined
person who volunteers to give IS
toward fund OF 800 to be raised
for the benefit OF Geo. w. DeboIt.
Mr.. Debolt was already cripple
and day before yesterday he was the
victim of an awful accident as re-
suit of which he nay lose an TN eve.
Certain it is thai IL is IN a precar-
ious condition.
The case is certainly one to awak
en- every sentiment of sympathy in
the breasts of readers. They should
contribute literally toward this com
mendable object. Send in your con
tributions however small and we
will publish from time to time the
list of contributors. No trouble
should be experienced in raising the
desired amount. Don't hold back
because you can't give much. 'sHe
gives thrice who gives quickly
Let the dimes and dollars begin to
come in.
The list Of contributors is:
Cash SIS
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-20

How DEAR to our hearts is the old
yellow pumpkin, when orchards are
barren of stuffing for pies, when
peaches and apples have both been
a failure, and berries of no kind
have greeted the eyes. How fondly
we turn to the fruit of the cornfield
the fruit that our children are taught
to 'dispise-the old yellow pumpkin,
the mud covered pumpkin, the big
bellied pumpkin that makes such
good pies
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-20
The Societies.
PARTHENoN SOCIETY.

Society was called to order at 7
O'Clock by the president.
After roll call and reading OF
minutes, Mr. f. B. Martin came for
ward and took the oath of allegi-
ance.
This being the night for election
OF officers, program was dispensed
with.
The following officers were then
elected: G. F. Holden, president;
B. F. Laughlin, vice-president, Miss
Brand, secretary; Z J jenkins, crit
ic; Miss UT, librarian; J. F. Mil
Ter, marshall; Miss Vangilder, cor
respondent for Athenaeum
Society adjourned to meet Friday
evening, Dec. 3.
A public performance will be Civ
en- Friday evening, Dec II in Com
mencement Hall. All are cordially
invited to attend
A HOTLY CONTESTED ELECTION IN THE
COLUMBIAN LITERARY SOCIETY
LAST EVENING.
On last evening one of the mos
- hotly contested elections known Tor
many years, occurred in the Colum
bian Hall. Two candidates were in
the field. The supporters of each
candidate for the presidency were ex-
erting every influence possible for
their man. Prior to the vote, no one
could tell how he election would
stand. the order Of business was
changed, and instead OF having any
program the election Of the officers for
the ensuing year was taken up.
Mr.. Elder in a well set speech,
nominated Robt ID. Heironemus.
Mr.. Cryle nominated j. Frank Nelson.
The vote was taken and the result
showed that Mr.. Heironemus had d
majority of five votes.
The other officers are, Mr.. Trussel,
Vice Pres. Mr.. Porter, Recording
Sec'y.; Mr.. Elder, Treas; Van NJ.
Barrickman, Librarian; S. f. Bow
man, Critic, and Mr.. Gore, Society
editor.
The President appointed Messrs
Heironemus, Gore and Martin as the
inter-society contest committee.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-20

3 sPooLs machine cotton or cakes
of good toilet soap for 10c at the Lea
ner Store.
a LOT e. Heinz pickles, Keystone
dressing, Sauce etc. A. Z. Mrs..
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-20
Latest Books.

1.-THE Martin, 2 1.-THE Triumph of
Death" "a Child World and 1.-THE
Christian. for sale at J. G. Me-
Vicker's.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-11-20

NINE out of ten men, when meet
ing a lady, will tip their hats after
they have passed They will also
carry an umbrella far enough in
front of them to allow the rain to
drip comfortably on their backs.
Two or three ladies always walk
abreast, and it would take Kansas
cyclone to make them pass in single
file. A man in passing can get out
into the gutter where he will meet
With more consideration.
The Republican journal., 1897-02-04
City Government.

The regular meeting of the City Council
was held Monday evening, Feb. 1st, with
one absentee from the Board of Aldermen
and two from the Council. The roll of ac-
counts was quite long, but of small
amounts apd of routine business. The FL
nance Committee reported on bill of James
F. Fernald, that the bill should be paid.
The Finance Committee reported on set
tlement with the Tax Collector for 1894, as
follows: Amount committed S59, ,248 38;
cash paid Treasurer, discounts, abatements,
etc, So, ,407 So amount to be paid to City
Treasurer by Collector, So $40 .43. An order
was passed authorizing the settlement.
An order was passed authorizing the FL
nance Committee to settle with the Treas
urer for 1896
City Treasurer giving the condition of the
funds under the various appropriations and
an order was passed to eqnalize the same, as
follows: 800 was transferred from the ap-
preparation for general school purposes to
that for free text books; 1862 from contingent
to highways.
Alderman Welch reported in regard to a
police alarm clock, stating that system
consisting of d central clock with eight or
nine alarm boxes in various parts of the city
with necessary battery, wiring, etc, can be
put in for sum not exceeding $500. The
object is to have the boxes located in differ
ent sections of the city, the police officers to
| have keys to the same, to be wound up at
stated intervals, which will record the
whereabouts of the officers at the times
The order authorizing the purchase of the
system was passed in the Board of Alder
| men, but was tabled for one month by the
Common Council
A. j. Stevens was allowed SO on his taxes
for 1885, for maintaining a watering trough.
On the petition asking the Municipal Off
GERS to make a complaint in regard to the
custody of Flossie Davis, as provided by
Il. bkA ll.tJt rlarS prnr ln.,x- tr
withdraw, the Municipal Officers having no
jurisdiction.
Voted to hold special meeting of the City
Council Monday evening, March Sth, for the
purpose of acting on the report of the City
Treasurer, and transacting any other busi-
ness that may come before the meeting. The
object of this meeting is to secure uniformi-
ty of time between the reports of the City
Treasurer and heads of departments.
In joint convention N. E. Keen was elect
ed Overseer of the Poor, in place of David
Lancaster, deceased
Adjourned to March 1st.
The Republican journal., 1897-02-04
News of the Oranges.

South Branch Grange, Prospect, is flour
ishing, with new members co instantly COM
ing in.
The Endeavor Day service at the North
Church last Sunday by the c. E. Society
drew out large attendance. The papers
were as follows: "Our Pledge Harold
Sibley; "Our Prayer Meetings." Miss Louise
Ferguson; "The Conservation Meeting,"
Miss Mabel R. Mathews; "Our Committee
Work" Mrs. 81. NJ. Prentiss; "Interdenom-
national Fellowship" Mrs. Geo. s. Mills.
Seaside Grange still continues to initiate
members, class of eight taking the first
and second degrees last Saturday evening.
Next Saturday evening the third and fourth
degrees will be worked and there will be a
harvest feast. Interesting literary and
musical programs are presented at every
meeting. The question, Resolved, That
the United States should adopt ar annexa-
tion policy will be discussed next Satur-
day.
The officers of Georges Valley Grange
have been installed by Past Master Alden
Robbins as follows: Overseer, Clarenc e
Simmons; Lecturer, Mrs. Alice Sherman; ;
Steward, Benne Keller; Asst. Steward, AL
bert Sherman; Chaplain, Mrs. Francis
Gushee; Treasurer, Willard Sherman; Sec
retary, V. o. Keller; Gate Keeper, Elias
Thompson Pomona, Ava Keller; Flora,
Edith Gushee; Ceres, Edna Ri ipley Lady
Asst Steward, Agnes Taylor.
An interesting contest in Hillside Gran ge,
East Thorndlke, which was conducted with
much enthusiasm, closed at a recent meet
ing. One of the many amusing and sugges-
tive features was the growth and develop
ment of chicken which was presented in
tableaux by the side that proved to be the
victOrS. The chicken was exhibited early
in the season of the contest in his earliest
state, and at each appearance on the stage
his rapid growth was noted. At the clos
ing of the contest he had attained enormous
proportions.
The officers of Farmers Pride Grange of
Lincolnville were elected and installed last
Saturday evening. The installation cere-
mony was performed by James G. Harding,
County Deputy, assisted by Mrs ID A. Wad-
lin as Marshal Following are the officers
Master, Ansel Wadsworth Overseer, Allen
FL. Miller; Lecturer, Abbie Rackliff; Stew
ard, Lewis E. Pitcher; Asst Steward, P. E.
Churchill; Chaplain, Emma Stevens Treas,
James ". Knight; Sec, M. I. Stevens; Gate
Keeper, G. G. Abbott Ceres, Mary Wads-
worth: Pomona, Lizzie Knight; Flora, Mary
Knight; Lady Assistant Steward, Edna
Pitcher. Supper was served after the in
stallation.
The Republican journal., 1897-02-04
Belfast in the Base Bali League.

A meeting of our citizens who are inter-
ested in base ball was held in Belfast Opera
House last Friday, but owing to the un-
avoidable absence of some of the leading
spirits little was done. S. A. Parker called
the meeting to order and stated the objects
of the meeting. The following committee
was appointed to canvass the city in the in
terests of the sport, and report at the next
meeting: F. S. Brick, Hugh d. Mcclellan,
W. G. Libby, Chas O'Connell The meet
ing then adjourned to Thursday evening,
Feb. 4th. The committee held two meet
ings, Saturday and Tuesday evenings and
have made a partial canvass of the city.
They find number of influential citizens
who are willing to contr ibute and work to
make the plan success. The salaries will
require about 5000 per month and the total
expenses of the season are estimated at
about $4,000, more than one half of which
must be guaranteed in advance to insure
putting team into the field and keeping it
there. The Belfast Band will play two Sc
lections before the NEE ting in the Opera
House this evening.
The Republican journal., 1897-02-04
The Social Season.

The senior class of the Belfast High school
had a sleighride to Searsport House Mon.
day evening.
Col. Milliken and staff will come to Bel
fast Feb 10Th to install the officers of Bel
fast Division, U. R., X. of P, in the after
noon, and attend the ball in the evening
Major Gen. Smith and staff will attend the
ball.
There will be an oyster supper and dance
at Memorial Hall next Wednesday evening,
Feb. 10th, under the auspices of the men of
the Universaist society. Supper will be
served at 6 O'Clock dancing to commence at
8. Tickets so cents
The exhibitio of tx Raise at the North
Church vestry last Friday evening was an
amusing feature of an enjoyable evenings
entertainment. The pictures, taken by
new X-ray process, showed young mans
heart filled with young ladies' pictures, an
other youth with wheels in his head, one
mans hand with money embedded in the
palm, young lady with several young men
in her heart, and other amusing combina-
tionS.
The third of the series of dances by A. E.
Clark Camp, Sons of Veterans, was given at
Odd Fellows Hall last Friday evening,
postponed from Thursday, on account of the
storm. The affair was successful one
socially. The next of the course will be the
Fourth of March ball, for which quite
elaborate preparations are being made. A
handsome gold-headed cane is to be present.
ed to the man receiving the largest number
OF votes, each ball ticket to count 10. and
tickets for sale at ) cents each. The cane is
on exhibition at G. r. Poor's iewelry store,
An interesting sociable and entertainment
was held at the Methodist Vestry, Jan 9th,
with good attendance. Some features of
the program were amusing, including a
drawing contest, prizes being awarded to
the persons drawing the best and poorest
pictures of a goat. The family album, in
which the Smith family was shown in living
pictures, was drawing card Other features
were piano solos by Misses Cleora Haney
and Edith Davidson, essay by Maurice
Davidson recitation by Miss Myrtle Mitchell,
alleged music by quartette with piano ac-
compartment, all on different pieces and in
different keys. Ice cream, cake and coffee
were served.
The Republican journal., 1897-02-04
Concerning Local Industries.

Ex-Sherff j. r. Littlefield of W aldo Sta
tion has shipped 600 barrels of apples to
Europe the present winter.
Mark Wood & Son are making neat
italian marble tablet for the late John W
Emery. 1t is a plain, square tablet, with
plain lettering, and bears above the in
scripton the three links of the Odd Fellows
The Waldo Medicine Company of Belfast
has elected the following officers: President,
Frank H. Mayo; Vice President, A. l..
Blanchard Treasurer, c. E. White; Attor-
ney, Norman Wardwell. They put up a
preparation of Pepsin, Wine and Iron, which
has had good sale.
A. G. Wilson of Bangor was in Belfast
Tuesday and had specifications made for a
creamery building 39x4S feet, to be built as
soon as the necessary arrangements can be
made. meeting of the Board of Trade
will be called soon to act on the creamery
and other matters of interest.
Another new industry has been establish
ed in Belfast, the company to be known as
the Purity Company" They will manu-
facture and sell toilet articles, including
perfumes in solid form, which is coming to
be the recognized form for such prepara-
tions. |. l.. Perry is President and F. Fl.
Mayo, Treasurer.
The Republican journal., 1897-02-04
j. I. WATTS, !
l. l.. HOWARD, )
MARY HOWARD. J

Thomas Croweil died at the home of his
sister, Mrs. Benjamin Robinson on Waldo
avenue yesterday morning at the age of 70
years. He was born in Ellsworth, but came
to Belfast with his parents when years ole, ,
since which time he has lived here except
few years when he was in the mines in Col
orado. For few years past; until he was
obhged to give up on account of sickness he
was employed in Critchett, Sibley 4 Co.'S
shoe factory. The cause of his death was
consumption. The funeral will take place
Saturday at O'Clock, under the auspices of
Waldo Lodge of Odd Fellows, deceased be-
ing member of lodge in Colorado Rev.
Geo. S. Mills will otficiate
The Republican journal., 1897-02-04
Will of Caroline E. Davis.

BY the will of Caroline E. Davis widow
of the late Hon. Woodbury. Davis) present
ed for probate, Saturday, there were several
bequests to Portland people and institutions
To her sister, Mary S. Curial of Anoka,
Mimi, to her husband Nathan A. Curial. to
their son Edward, she leaves each one thou
sand dollars. To each of her nephews,
Charles and Frank Thorndike, she gives
800; to her niece Lucy Thorndike, 500 in
trust; to her niece Emily Lum, and to each
OF the children of her brother, Joseph
Thorndike, by his last wife, $50 and $50
each to the children of Allen Davis. brother
OF testators late husband Woodbury. Davis :
$500 to Hannah, widow of Marshall Davis
of Belfast; $500 to each of her nieces, Ade-
laide and Isabel Roberts and Ellen Jones,
$500 to her nephew William Frost. To
Josiah Fl. Drummond of Portland she
gives $1ooc; to Old Ladies' Home and
Female Orphan Asylum of Portland, each
$500 All the residue of the estate she gives
to Mary S. and Edward S. Curial. Edward
S. Curial is made executor, and also trustee
for Lucy Thorndike, and not required to
give bonds. The will is dated June 7th.
1887, and witnessed by Josiah 81. Drum
mond, Jr., Wilford G. Chapman and John
B. Kehoe.
This will is of local interest, some of the
benefciaries living in this county. Mrs.
Marshall Davis has died since the will was
Maoe. WoouDury DAVIS, husband OF the
testator, was born in Standish, studied law
with Hon. Nehemiah Abbott of Belfast, was
admitted to the bar in 1S47, and practiced
here from 184S to 1856, when, having been
appointed State Treasurer, he removed to
Portland. He served two terms as Judge
of the Supreme Court, and then resumed
the practice of his profession. He died in
Portland in 1871, aged 50 years, and his
remains were inferred in Brooks, where the
earlier portion of his life was passed
The Republican journal., 1897-02-04
Wedding Bells.

TATE-SLEEPER. A very pretty wedding
was that of Mr. Isaiah Tate and Miss Lilly
Sleeper which took place at the residence OF
New Years eve., Dec. 31st. The parlor
and dining room were gay with lavish deco
rations of roses and smilax. To the sound
of the wedding march played by Miss Flora
Wallis, cousin of the bride, on the grand
piano, the wedding party marched into the
parlor, where the ceremony was performed
by Rev. Will A. Knghten. The beautiful
bride was becomingy gowned in white silk.
After the ceremony refreshments were serv-
ed, and the newly married pair took their
departure to begin housekeeping in their
new home on Twenty-third street. Those
present at the wedding were Mr.. and Mrs.
Judge Underwood, MIR. and Mrs. W. j. Wal
lis, Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. I. Stebbins, Mr.. M.
Sleeper, Misses Almena Berger, Flora Wal
lis, Ruth Wallis, Matte E. Mccormick and
Messrs. G. P. Mccormick and E. l.. Hutch
inson. The bride was the recipient of many
beautiful presents The bride is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. Francis FL. Sleeper, formerly a
resident Of Belfast, but at present residing
at Tropco, where he owns and cultivates
small farm producing oranges, lemons, figs
and various kinds of other fruits.
WEBsrER-PATTERsoN. A pleasant family
party gathered Saturday evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel W. Patter-
son of Waldo, the occasion being the marri-
age OF their daughter, Miss Cora M Patter-
son, and Mr. Frank E. Webster of that
town. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Fl. L. Holt of Morrill,. The happy cou-
pie are among the most esteemed young peo-
pie of their town and are employees of Critch-
ett, Sibley & Co.'s shoe factory of Belfast.
They received large number of useful and
valuable presents. Refreshments were serv-
ed after the ceremony.