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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27
MORRIS BLOCK.
The Modern Clothing Store.
Mt Union Musings



Mr.. UNION, Feb. 15-The Rev. Hold
en- has closed his meetings at this place
Mrs. s. ID. Sanders is able to be out
after severe spell Of sickness.
Mrs. lack Dunn is very low at this
writing with grip.
Miss Jennie Sanders is slowly recov
cring from an attack OF grip.
Aaron Conners's family are all down
with grip.
S. S. Shaffer is down the river on bus.
mess.
Charley Stewart and Ellery Bales are
cutting saw logs.
Emory Bayles has bought Joseph
Clemmer a fine lot of poplar logs.
Dutch Charlie is the only horse trader
in the community who had nerve enough
to tackle the Gypsies for trade. He
got ii and now he is sorry that he was
so nervy.
G. NJ. Dunnis now making the hills
and valleys resound from morning until
rignt with the busy hum Of the circular
saw.
The Gypsies are all gone, the smoke
Of battle has cleared away and the last
report put the list of casualties at one
wounded, two escaped and two likely to
be taken prisoners at any time.
The New DOMINION is in great demand
now in this community. Hurrah for
the New DOMINION.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27
Procured His Escape.

1t is understood that Dana Stew
art who figured in the shooting
scrape near Mount Union recently
has taken leg bail. The report goes
that it was supposed that he could
be had at any time and the officers
were in no hurry to go after him.
When they did go the bird had flown
and he is not likely to return very
soon. Of course everybody regrets
the occurrence in which this young
figured but the demands of justice
should be met. The law should be
satisfied. There is entirely too much
promiscuous shooting and taste of
the consequences would not come at
all amiss. OF course we do not know
the circumstances surrounding the
affair but the most commendable
plan would be to stand trial and ac-
cept the result like man. If inno-
cent he ought. to be cleared of the
serious charge against him, if guilty
every consideration urges that he
be punished.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27
PRESTON COUNTY BOY.
Fighting for Cuba-.Had Trouble In
Running the Coast Blockade.

KINGwoop, w. Va, Feb. 90
Preston county has a real genuine
volunteer in the Cuban army. Geo.
Nine, son of David A. Nine, of
Amblersburg, is now with the patri-
OTIS and fighting under the flag with
a single star. George is past TWEEN
ty-one years of age, and up until the
first of last month had made his
home with his father. Mr.. Nine
is wealthy farmer and merchant.
Geo. has love for adventure, so
on the second of January he drew
$500, which he had deposited in a
savings bank, and announced that
he was going to Cuba and join the
army. He left home, although his
parents strongly urged him to give
up the project. He went first to
Jacksonville, Fla, then to Anthony,
on the Indian river, where he ex-
pected to get in with an expedition
fitted out for Cuba. His party made
three attempts to get away from
Florida, but each attempt proved
unsuccessful, but at last he got
away, and his letter home, the first
one since his departure, tells of sew
eral thrilling attempts at getting
away. He says it is next to impossi-
BILE to give those who guard the
coast the slip. The company in
which Nine was enlisted were in
hiding along the Indian river, in a
safe retreat. He is promised pay at
$50 per month for his services as
soldier, but whether he gets it or
not, his interest in the cause of the
Cubans will keep him from turning
back. His father and mother are
confident that they will see their
boy again, and do not seem at all
worried at his departure to land
fraught with dangers.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27
Died

BAKER-Died at her home in
Rivesville, OF diseases incident to
age, Mrs. Fannie Baker, on Wednes-
day, February 18th. She was one
of the oldest persons in Marion coun-
ty being SO years old and she will
be greatly missed. She was the
widow of Nicholas Baker.
CosTEN-One Of the landmarks OF
the town in the person of "Aunt''
Eliza Costen is dead. She died last
Saturday of the illness incident to
extreme age. She was for years one
Of the best known and best liked
colored auntics of the town and her
death will cause the heart of many
a former resident of the town to grow
sad. Her skill as cook was at one
time far famed and her general kind
ly disposition will cause her to be
long remembered. She was buried
on Monday in Oak Grove.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27
"This Factory Will Be Closed Ii Bryan
Is Elected.N

This was the legend that adorned
the shingle factory of one, George A.
Krouse, and by which he attempted
to influence those employed therein
from exercising their rights as free
American citizens. 1t is a historical
fact that Bryan was not elected, but
it is also harsh, cold fact that Krous-
es stock was sold by Sheriff Compton
on Tuesday to satisfy executions
against him. Had Bryan been elected
we have no doubt Mr.. Krause would
have attributed all the troubles to that
fact, and we are at a loss to know on
whom, or what, he now lays the blame.
In his financial troubles he has our sim
cerest sympathy, but perhaps it is just
retribution for his attempt at political
intimidation. = Warrea Register.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27
A Phone War.

Clarksburg, w. Va, February 20-For
some time the Bell and Home Tele-
phone Companies have been waging
war upon each other for supremacy in
this sectien of the State. The Bell
company has instructed its local mana
gers to cut their rate SO per month be-
low the lowest rate offered by the OPP
position companies, even to the ex-
tent of paying subscribers for using
its telephones, If the Home Company
offers free service. All the local com.
panies, including Clarksburg, Fair
mont, Grafton, and Weston, have to
a certain extent combined against the
Bell company, and on account of the
citizens being In sympathy with the
Home company, the Bell has lost with
in the last month in this county alone
about so subscribers. The next move
of the Bell company is watched for
with much interest.
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Contested Postponed.

The contest which was to have
taken place between the two socie-
ties on February 22nd has been
postponed until March 5, owing
to the lecture given by Bob Burdette
for the benefit of the Y. M. G. A.
The contestants have been working
very hard on their productions and
a very fine contest Is assured. That
the best man may win and represent
the college is the wish of all. The
final contest will occur here on May
18th, will be between nine colleges
and no doubt will attract very
large crowd of visitors. Up to date
no college at which the contest was
held has won but this being the
third contest we hope that the charm
may break the hoodco. 1t will be
no fault of our representative if this
happy result is not attained.
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THE MILITARY BALL.
A Very Enjoyable Occasion.


>ot 80 MANY tfstttEs As ForH3fEff.
The annual military ball has grown
be one of the fixtures of Morgantown
society and is looked forward to with
eagerness by all our society people. 1t
is the mid-winter event These func-
tions in the past have been the finest
given in the State. This year
there were more obstacles to overcome
than ever before. The room was
cramped and other apparently unsur-
.mountable difficulties had to be met.
That they were met and overcome is
an acknowledged fact. For this, much
credit is due to the committee. They
have worked hard, spent time and
money that Others might have pleas
ure. They have the thanks of all
who were present for their efforts.
Not as many visitors as formerly
were present although quite num-
Der of out OF town people attended.
The attendance. from town was up to
the standard in every respect although
the military uniforms swere sadly
conspicuous by their absence.
The decorations were unusually fine.
The stars and stripes with red, white
and blue bunting forming with the
elaborate festoons of gold and blue a
bewildering array OF color. 1t warm
ed the cookies of every ones heart to
see these loved colors so closely inter-
twined and in such a beautiful man.
ner. The other decorations were very
fine and reflect great credit on the I'M
firing efforts Of the committee in
charge.
The floor was in excellent condition
and togetherwith the seductive strains
of Pittsburg's finest orchestra, Guen-
theirs, made the dancing as ideal as a
dream Shortly after midnight, re-
freshments were served at the Expert
ment Station and then the dance was
resumed and kept up until o'clock.
The most prominent society ladies
of the town were patronesses and no
small degree of the success of the af-
fair is due to them. The committee,
Messrs. Anderson, Cramer and Thomp-
son made great success in every re-
spect of the affair and deserve the
hearty commendation Of all.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27

MosT complete stock Of wall paper
ever ia the city at A. w. jones'
Our customers are our best adref.
tisement. See them. A. W. Jones.
SEVERAL Of the more patriotic cit
liens put out their flags on Monday
in honor of the day.
THE WILL OF the late Mrs. Annie
T. DAVIDSON, Of ClarksbuTg, disposes
Of an estate valued at $25, 900. The
first item on the document is $1,000
for masses.
A YOUNG man went into his uncle's
house and stole $s. He got 5 years
in the pen. A teller stays in bank
twenty years steals $4,000 and will
get off scott free. So even handed
justice pursues its way.
INSTEAD of throwing out one or
two undesirable lines of goods to
sell at sacrifice as most merchants
do after they finish stock taking,
Hirschman's Offer their entire win
ter stock at prices that in many
cases is not half what they cost.
THE crossings have been cleaned
and pedestrians are no longer ex-
posed to the perils of the deep in
their walks about town. 1t is to be
hoped that the mud will take the
hint and not come any more when
it is not wanted.
A SALUTE of twenty-one guns was
fired by the cadets at noon on Wash
ington's birthday. The ground was
very soft and the natty cadets when
the firing was over were sorry
looking lot. The soldiers life is not
an unmixed blessing even to the
band box variety.
A YOUNG man from "up the crick"
ran afoul of the vigilant cop Satur-
day night and was pinched. After
a stay in the bastile he was arraign-
ed before the mayor and after being
given the customary fine and trim
mings was permitted to return to
his home. N. B. Don't monkey with
your uncle Samuel.
Your attention is called to our
Special Order Department where we
are now showing all the desirable
styles in Suitings. All garments
will be strictly custom made and cut
to your measure. Every attention
is given to the details of Workman
ship. We will not allow garment
to leave our Store unless it is per-
feet fit.
The lecture to be given next Tues
day night will attract one of the
largest audiences ever gotten to-
gether in the city. Miss Anna B.
Shaw is the most celebrated woman
lecturer in the world and her sub.
ject is one that is capable of yield
ing oceans of fun. The title is The
New Man." The lecture will be held
at the M. p. church.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27
Lectures on Parliamentary Law.

Judge Okey johnson began last
Saturday morning a series of lee.
lures on parliamentary law. These
lectures number about fifteen and
will give both the theory and prac-
tice in it's forms. An assembly will
be organized and thorough drill
of this much neglected branch of
knowledge win be given. About one
hundred attended the lecture Satur-
day morning which was largely pre-
liminary in character. A cordial in
vitation is extended to the public to
attend. The time for the lectures
from $50 to. 1890 each Saturday
morning.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27
Another Side to the Shooting Array.

Mr.. UNION, Feb. i5.--In reply to the
piece in the New DOMINION last week I
should like to correct some false state
ments that were made. The shooting
and fighting caused great deal Of
trouble in our community. 1t occurred
while playing cards. A dispute arose
during the game which resulted in
fight. When the fight was over Dana
Stewart drew revolver and shot Jefftr-
son Hayden in the head. The shot was
not serious one rs the ball glanced
around his head and it did not even
knock him down.
1t was said that Hayden wanted to
domineer over all the young men In
the community. That is grand mig
take as he merely wants to hold up his
end OF the string. As for him being q
strong, robust, hearty young man, that
is also mistake, as he weighs only 150
pounds and is about 20 years old, Stew
art weighs about las and il from IS to
20 years of age. The only practical diff
ference between them is their ages.
We should not judge that Dana Stew
citizen or he would not have been play
ing cards and carrying revolver on the
Sabbath day.
1t was said that Mr.. Stewart, Dana's
father, was to be congratulated on his
sons bravery. He does not relish such
commentator. He always told his boy
better but like many another boy no
heed was paid to the words of admoni-
ton. Dana's reputationsis not at all saw
DRY in the c. immunity. 1t is a common
report that he has been bad boy all
his life.
1t was said that some persons were
glad that Hayden Hayden was shot but
If there are any such they are sadly
lacking in brains and common sense,
No sensible person rejoices at such
misfortune happening any one.
Hayden and Stewart jare not the only
card players in this community. There
are plenty Of them. We think 1t will be
lesson to the New DOMINION cores
pendent when he hears that Dana Stew
art has skipped out and has not yet been
arrested. For any other information
come to our community.
Now that each side has been allowed
to present its views on this important
subject and the matter has degenerated
into controversy over what the facts
in the case are it goes out of our prov
ince. The courts must settle the con-
troversy. We cannot do it. We haze
allowed each side space in this paper but
we must now since it is no longer Z
matter Of newspaper controversy but .
case tor legal remedies have to
TO refuse to publish anything further
about the affair.-ED. New DoMNIoN.)
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27
Sunrise Party.

A surprise party was given to
Mrs. Charlotte Sears last Thursday
at her home by large crowd of her
friends. The occasion was her 8
birthday. The afternoon was spen
in pleasant conversation and during
the course Of it were refreshments
were served. Mrs. Sears, as we'll as
all present highly enjoyed the af-
fair and after many wishes of many
more returns of the day the compa-
ny dispersed. This was an occasion
the like of which seldom happens.
A lady at her age seldom is as well
preserved as she is. We wish her
many more years of usefulness
and honor before the final summons
comes.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27
$1.75 a week pays for a lot close
the college.
$1.00 per week pays for lot in
Sunnyside.
Wiles lots are all we'll located
and constantly increasing in
value. Give him call, as his
prices are the lowest In town.
Dering Moves In.

Fred Dering has moved into his new
quarters on Walnut street. His new
building would be credit to a much
larger town and shows in a very con-
elusive manner his great hustling
abilities. There are few young men
in town who pay closer attention to
their business than Fred does and
there are none more popular than he
is. He has been eminently successful
and judging his future by the past he
will yet reach even a greater degree of
business prosperity. He is a model
business man and the community is
proud to call him member of it,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27
Stop.over Privilege at Washington.

a ten day stop over at Washing
ton, d. c., is now granted on all
through tickets between the East
and West, via Baltimore 4 Ohio r.
r. Stop-over will also be granted
on the return journey made on round
trip tickets, within the final limit Of
such tickets, but not exceeding ten
days. Passengers will deposit their
tickets with the Ticket Agent at B.
q O. Station in Washington, who
will retain them until the journey ID
to be resumed, when they will be
made good for continuous passage to
destination by extension or ex-
change. This arrangement will doubt
less be greatly appreciated by the
travelling public because it will per-
nit the holders of through tickets to
make a brief visit to the National
Capital without additional outlay
for railroad fare.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27
Made Insane BY an Accident.

CLARKsBURG, w. Va, Feb. a.
Mrs. Elizabeth Gibney, one OF the most
widely known and most philanthropic
ladies Of West Virginia, was to-day
adjudged insane and sent to the Wes-
ton Asylum. About year ago, while
crossing a railroad, train struck her,
causing injuries to her head which re-
suited in the loss OF her mind.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27
Court Proceedings.

SEVENTH DAY.
W. Ii. Shriver VS. NJ. G. Barnes; dis
missed.
State VS. Joseph jenkins, $40 fine
State VS. g. q j Robbins and James Ir
win, capias. State VS. j.. Cole /, 2 and 3
pleading. State VS. r Rober, J, Everly
J. Hofbert, d., and M. and w. Malatt
summons returnable in June. State VI
ID. Richardson; summons. State VI
Roy Hess $40 fine. State vs. Jarhetf
Smith, paid fine in open court
EIGHTH DAY
State VS. S. Thompson, and 2; $40 in
and 500 in 2. State VS. Lavina Coma
way, to 6, and Angelic Matte and A.
Muta, L, and and j. r.. Miller; SIC
and costs in each case. j. Lynch's ex.
ecutor vs. w. H. John ch; and w. II
John VS. Lynch's exor; costs recover.
ed for continuance in each case. State
VS. John Cole No 2, verdict not guilty
No l, verdict not guilty. State VS. VIM
+ st Clair; verdict not guilty. Franklin
Barrackman VS. the Marion Oil Co., YER
dict of $1,000 for plaintiff. state vsJ and
w Buffers cases against and 2 against
w Butler; verdict not guilty
MONDAY, FEB %
Bank of the Monongahela Valley VS.
Jacob w Marshall ct al, defendent; dis
miss ed satisfied
George M John appointed as jury
commissioner
Franklin Barrackman vs. Marion Oil
Co, motion for a new trial overruled
Judgment on the verdict Execution OF
the Judgment suspended 90 days in or
der to give the defendant an opportuni
ty to apply to supreme court for writ Of
error
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27
THE recent town election in Con

The recent town election in Con-
nellsville resulted in heavy Demo
cratic increase giving them sweep
ing victory. Only five out of TWEEN
ty-two offices escaped their on
slaughts. The diet of protection
prosperity and confidence is not very
thoroughly relished down there.
Bur few people will go from here
to Washington to attend the inaugu-
uation. Major McGrew and Mrs.
Albert Wood and Miss Ruth are the
only people who have decided to 60
Others have the trip under advise
ment and may make it hut these
three are the only ones who know
certainly.
A. W. JoNns Il bettsr equipped
this spring to do up ID date pSpor
hanging thanlever 6efofe
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27

A fine business property consist
ing of fine residence and real es-
tate. Also a complete line Of mer-
ehandise that tends to make up a
General Store. Will sell all togeth-
er, or, will sell separate, or will rent
the store Terms reasonable. For
particulars, inquire at the Office of
the New DOMINION.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27

HENDERSON - KINcAID. Married,
at his homs on the Kingwood pike
about thee miles from Morgantown,
on Wednesday, February nth by Rev.
Cameron, Mr.. William Henderson and
Miss Nyda Kincaid.s The wedding
was Qhiet one. We extend our best
wishes to the happy pair and hope for
them III possible good fortune.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27
Ayers Cherry Pectoral

has no equal as q remedy for
coughs. colds, and lung dis
eases. Where other soothing
elixirs palliate. Ayers Cherry
PICTORIAL heals. It IL not q
cheap cough syrup. which
soothes but does not strength
en-; it Is q physician's cough
remedy. and it cures. It IL
put up in large bottles. only.
for household use. It was
awarded the medal at the
World's Fair a ninety three.
- hae : reoofd -
9 Ye2Es 9 e!lE2.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27
WINNIE SouTn.

The revival services at the M. E.
church have been discontinued.
They resulted in the conversion Of
six persons. At some future time
they will begin again and the good
work furthercd still more.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27
Sale ola Valuable Farm In Clinton
District near Little Falls,

BY virtue of a power Of attorney made
by the widow and heirs Of Moses Steele,
deceased, to me, dated the 2nd day OF
November, 1896, will ON
Tuesday, the 23rd Day Of March, 1897,
between the hours of 10 o'clock A, M,
and o'clock p. M, on the land Of said
decedent, sell at public auction, to the
highest and best bidder all that tract
or parcel of land situate In Clinton Dis
trict, Monongalia county, West Virginia,
adjoining lands of Thomas M. Jolliffe,
Thomas Steele, and others, containing
100 acres, mole or less, being all the
land of which Moses Steele died seized
and possessed, upon the following terms,
to.wft
TERMS OF SALE.
One-fourth OF the purchase money
shall he cash in hand one-fourth there
of with interest in months; one-fourth
thereof with interest in IL months, and
the residue thereof in Is months from
day Of sale, taking from the purchaser
his notes with good security for the de-
ferred payments and retaining the legal
title as further security.
This Is splendid land for farming and
grazing purposes, Is well watered and
underlaid with coal 1t lies on the Nor
gantown and Fairmont pike the whole
length of the farm, and is about mile
and one-half by the public road to the
railroad at Little Falls, and about one
fourth and three ourths of O mile to
school house and church respectively.
s. +. GLAssCoCK,
Attorney In Fact.
Morgantown, W. Va, Feb. %, 1897.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27

HUsroN 4 DEMAIN are building a
large house at the head of Main
street for Leonard Smith. Mr.. Smith
will move his business there from
his present quarters as soon as the
building is completed.
BIC reductions in underwear,
gloves and wooden hosiery at Hirseh-
mans.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27

ofandfather's hail And within II you see,
erandfather's favorite cough remedy.
Whether twas Asthma, Bronchitis or
Group,
Or baby at night walked the house with
whoop,
with Ayers Cherry Pectora1 oran'ther
was sure
That no cold or cough would e'er fall Of
cure.
In hats the styles change, but the records
will show
Coughs are cured a. they were soysars ase.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27

ROBERT MEADE has been chosen
manager of the Hall baseball team.
Some very fine exhibition between
the different classes and forts are
booked for. For genuine fun there
is nothing like base ball game
played by players who can't play.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27
POstp0nement

The Grant district teachers institute
has been postponed by the committee,
on account OF the inclemency OF the
weather, till Saturday afternoon and
night, February 9th.
RoBT III MORGAN, Cor Sec
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-27
Prominent Grafton Man Wants Divorce

GRAFTON, w. Va, Feb. 20-Dr.
Earnest L. Love, one Of the leading
druggists of this town, has filed pa
pers in damage suit for $4,000
against Philip PRESS, of the firm of
John G. PRESS d Sons, hardware
dealers, for interfering with his do
nestle happiness. The doctor at the
same time sued his wife, Mrs. Ida
M. Love, for absolute divorce. Both
parties to the suit are leading bust
ness men, and the affair is creating
no little excitement.