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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-06-12
COMMENCEMENT FESTIVITIES.
A Round Of Receptions and En-
terainmengs
pE. nnoogK's RECEPTION.

one of the most pleasant recep
tons Of the season, was that given
the law class by DIR. and Mrs. Brooke
on last Friday evening. Mrs. Rogers
aud Miss Brown assisted the host
and hostess in receiving the guests.
The entire law class was present,
looking happy from the fact that all
their cares for this year were ended.
Many of the charming ladies Of
the town and visitors were
present. The handsome men, beau
tiful weme@ and pretty decorations
made the scene one of beauty and
enchantment. During the evening
the most delicate refreshments were
served. DIR. and Mrs. Brooke know
exactly how to entertain and make
Others happy, and all felt they had
spent an evening long to be remem-
bered on account of its unalloyed
pleasures.
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fRoF. srEw AIRS INCEPTION.

The first social event connected
with the long line of Commencement
festivities was reception given by
Prof. Jas. $. Stewart and wife to the
class OF '97 on Wednesday evening,
June End.
The entire class was, present and
was delighted with the unrivaled
hospitality of the Professor and his
wife. Morgantowns fairest maid
ems were present to add charm and
attractiveness to the event. After
the guests had been received, and
everybody felt well acquainted, re-
freshments were served.
Miss Margaret Linton, the talent
cd elocutionist. then gave recita-
tion entitled "Absolomn 20 the de-
light of all present. The rest of the
evening was spent In pieasantries
and general good time was had By
all. Tue class of '97 will ever bear
pleasant recolleetions for their host
and hostess.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-06-12

When the body of the unfortu-
nate who was drowned off the Silver
Plate show was buried near Maids
yille by Smyth Brothers it was
thought that his identity would new
er be discovered Since then from
letters received it is believed that ii
has been found who he was. and
where he was from. A pathetic let
ter has been received by Mr.. j. II.
snyth from Mr.. James Z. Davis, of
Mineral Ridge, Ohio. 1t states that
his son some time ago lett home for
unknown parts and that no news
had been received from him. The
description sent fits him. His name
is w. f. Davis.
His father asks that any articles
found on his person be sent him for
further Identification. The request
will be granted.
Ridge also wrote "a note telling
something about this tragedy in real
life. He states that Mr.. Davis is
old, lonely and poor. That his son
ran away from home some time ago.
This caused the old man great grief
and he has constantly haunted the
postofiiee since for news from bis
erring boy. The first tidings re-
ceiyed told of Lis tragic death and
sad burial in strange land by
strangers without friendly hand
to mark his final resting place. The
old man is Frustrated with grief and
the sympathy Of all is extended to
him in his bitter bereavement.
In this plain recital of the eyper-
fence Of ono hayward boy is a terri
Bile lesson to>all young men who are
inclined to trample on their parents
authority. Had he remained at home
he might now be the stay aud com
fort of his father in his declining
years an honored and honorable man
instead Of sleeping in pauper's
grave far from his friends.
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Deer Park on the Crest OF the Alleghe.
MES.


TO those contemplating trip te
the mountains in search OF health OF
pleasure, Deer Park, on the crest OF
the Allegheny Mountains, 5000 feet
above sea level, offers such varied at
fractions as delightful atmosphere
during both day and night, pure wa
ter, smooth, winding roads through
the mountains and valleys. Cricket
grounds, Ball grounds, Golf links,
Tennis courts, and the most pictu-
rescue scenery in the Allegheny range.
The hotel is equipped with all adj.
juncts conducive to the entertain
ment, pleasure and comfort of guests.
There are also a number of furnish
ed cottages with facilities for house
keeping.
The houses and grounds are sup.
piled with absolutely pure water,
piped from the celebrated "Builing
Spring." and are lighted with cleo
tricity. Deer Park is on the main
line OF the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road, and has the advantage Of It's
splendid Vestibuled Limited Express
trains between the East and West.
Season excursion tickets, good for re-
turn passage until October 81, will be
placed Oh sale at greatly reduced rates
at all principle ticket Offices through
out the country.
The season at Deer Park commences
June 81, 1897.
For full information as to rates,
rooms, etc, address d. G. Jones,
Manager, Camden Station, Baltimore.
Nd. AZ.
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River Free This Month.

The abstracts Of title to the locks
and dams have been sent TO Wash
ington; all liens against the proper
ty have been satisfied and the only
thing that lies between us and free
river is secretary Ayers signature
to the warrant paying for the prop
Ierty. This will be promptly affixed
and the river will be free before the
end of this month.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-06-12
STOLE HER CHILD FROM HER.
The Distress Of a Mother Over the Loss
or Her Baby Son.

There was quite stir near Rives-
willie, Marion county, last Monday at
about noon, when it was learned that
Mrs. Jefferson Wilfong had made
an attempt to drown her sorrows in
death in Electromagnetic river. Some
years ago Mrs. Wilfong, who was
the daughter of the late John Mer-
rill, of this county, was married to
her husband, but for the last two
years they have lived apart. To
them was born a son who is now
about five years old, and the trouble
last Monday was over the taking
away from its mother her only child.
Constable Presley Martin, of Rives-
vile, in company with Mr.. Wilfong,
went to the home of his wife, with q
contract to be signed by both par
ties, by the terms of which the faith
er was to have possession Of the
child. While Constable Martin was
reading the contract to Mrs. Viii
long, the father took the child in his
buggy and drove off, When the
mother learned that her son was
gone she became desperate and
made an attempt to end her suffer
ings by jumping into the river. Con-
stable Martin rescued her and re-
turned her to her home. The father
and child came to town, and went to
Yeager's where he purchased some
clothing for it. In the meantime
Mrs. Wilfong followed to this place
in search Of her husband and son.
Mrs. Wilfong entered Yeager's store
from the front just as the husband
and child passed out at the reaS
door and around through the alley
next to G. 4. McCray's and into his
stable and across the lot to the cor
ner of jackson and Madison streets,
where they got into buggy and
drove over to Palatine.
Mrs. Wilfong was very much dis
tressed at the loss of her child, and
alleges that it was stolen from her.
While in town she failed to come
across her child although she was
on the hunt of it.
A suit is now pending in the cir
cult court in which Mrs. Wilfong ID
plaintiff against her husband to re-
cover possession of land hired by
the plaintiff, and which the defen-
dant claims as his own.-Free Pres.
The statement recently made in
some newspapers that ON and after
July l cards issued by private par
ties, bearing writing, may be sent
by mail with one cent adhesive
stamp affixed is incorrect. The bill
introduced in congress allowing this
privilege did not pass, and the fol
lowing regulation on the subject re-
mains unchanged: mo cards ex-
cept such as are issued by the post
Office department. Cards issued by
private persons, and bearing written
or partly written messages, must, 4
mailed, be prepaid at letter rate, but
circulars and advertisements may be
placed in print on such cards, which
may then be mailed when prepaid
by one cent stamp, if not over two
ounces in weight"
Hon. J. w. Paul, "a, OF Charleston,
arrived yesterday morning. Hie cue
cess has been splendid since leaving
school, and his appointment - chief
mine inspector is giving his friends
great pleasure.
Charles N. Finnell, 80, Law -, Of
Keyser, was q yesterday morning
arrival to witness the closing exerci6e1
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council Votes License.

Last night license was granted te
the Peabody and Wallace House te
sell liquor. The vote stood 4 to :
keck not voting. Opposed were:-
Fickenpaugh and Arnett. In favor
were; Fitch, Williams, White and
Hayes. Immediate application will
be made TO the county court which i
10 session for county license. 1t is not
thought that it will grant the privil-
eye as two of the members are opposed
to such step
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-06-12
From the Red Brush.

HarrisviIle has at last gotten that
long distance telephone, with the
office in j. w. McKeever d Co. S
drug store. We can now talk with
Clarksburg, Weston, Fairmont, Nor
gantown, Grafton and, in fact. every
place Of any iinportance.-R eeiese.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-06-12

As is well known, Major Keener
recently opened 4 new meat market
and a depot for family supplies at his
OLD stand in the Wood building. He
deals only III home dressed beef and
gives his customers the best TO be had.
he Of course always keeps all other
kinds OF fresh meats, and anything
sou can ask for in cured meats, lard.
butter, and everything else in that
line. He has the best place even
kept ia Morgantown.
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Before
Retiring.....

take Ayers Pills, and you will
sleep better and wake in better
condition for the days work.
Ayers Cathartic Pills have no
equal as pleasant aud effect
ual remedy for constipation,
biliousness, sick headache, and
all liver troubles. They are
sugar-coated, and so perfectly
prepared, that they cure with
ont the annoyances experienced
IN the use Of so many Of the
pills on the market. Ask your
druggist for Ayers cathartic
Pills. When other pills won't
help yoaa, Ayerss 4
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-06-12
THE PRESIDENTS REcEpTIoN-An DRILL
lANT SOCIAL AFFAIR AND
SUCCESS.

L
commencement season is always
an occasion of brilliant social events.
The years work is ended and both
| the professors and students feel re-
lieyed aud freed from the exaetion
of textbook lore. Enthusiasm is at
high tide ana makes the receptions
and entertainments given by our
worthy Instructors, occasions of real
joy aud pleasure. The student S
mind is turned aside from the crowd
ing and pursuing OF cold facts and
thoughts to glowing sentiment
and living dreams. The reception
rendered by President and Mrs.
Goodnight last Thursday evening
from to II o'clock, was most
brilliant and successful affair.
Though the elements were inetem-
ent without, the mellow meshes of
golden light transformed the large
commodious parlor of the Presidents
mansion into place Of beauty inn
paradised by lovely bellies aud
gallant beaux.
The invitations were not formally
restricted to the Senior class. Ali
the professors and their wives or la
dies and all the students were in
vited; there were also many guests
of Morgaatown and from a distance
Every one was warmly ushercd into
the large reception room. The
reception committee consist
sisted of Mr. and Mrs. Barbe, Miss
Collett and DIR. and Mrs. Good
knight. The massive sta case was
handsomely decorated with old gold
and blue bunting. Miss Linton
charmed all present with a very
dramatic rendition of Higar." The
doors leading to the large and inyit-
ing room were thrown open where all
were privileged and urged TO feast Of
the good things prepared for them.
The refreshments were excellent
and were graciously served by Miss
es Blanch Anderson, Laura Sinister,
Mamie Hough. Mary Gregg, Sadie
Coil and Matte BoughneT.
These ladies had cheeIfully yolun-
teered their services to Mrs. Good
knight for the occasion.
Professor Allen outdid his former
reputation as a brilliant declaimer.
His clear resonant voice penetrated
every part of the house.
There were 30 Young ladies in The
town invited and present. There
were over $50 guests in attendance
Too soon came the hour for lcay-
ing. Every one in parting from the
hall felt that an enjoyable evening
had been spent.
DIR. and Mrs. Goodnight are to
be congratulated for their efforts in
making the occasion such complete
success. Their hospitality and
genuine welcome will be long cher
ished in the memories of those pres
ent.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-06-12

MOOT COURT.
SOMERSAULTSB BY LEGAL ACROBATS

A large and appreciative audience
gathered in Commencement Hall
Saturday evening at 8 O'Clock to
hear the trial Of the State Of West
Virginia VS.. James Jacob Astor and
Stonewall jackson Randolph. The
characters in the case were descend
ants of some of the historic families
of West Virginia. The point in the
case was the murder OF Miss Lucille
Mason, daughter of George Mason,
a great grand son Of the celebrated
Senator George Mason, of Virginia.
This beautiful and accomplished
girl was engaged to be married to
Dir. James Jacob Astor, great grand
sou OF John Jacob Astor. Col. Ran
dolph, a brother Of John Randolph,
was also in love with Miss Mason
and became very jealous when he
heard of the marriage of Dr. Astor
and Miss Mason. Col. Randolph
was very skillful hypnotist and
could perform wonders in that art.
Miss Mason was shot with small
Derripger in the hands of DR. Astor,
but was supposed to have been hyp-
Noticed by Prof Randolph who was
seen at the window at the time of
the murder.
Dean Johnson with his usual dig
nifty presided as Judge of the court.
The State was represented by Messrs
G. S. Wallace, Abijah Hayes and c
r. Bu.'dette; the defence by Messrs.
j. w. Dawson. j. B. Ware and j.
W. Yoho.
The following were witnesses for
the State: Messrs. N. w. Campbell,
IC. w. Cramer, 4. O. Keifer, C. G..
Hines, c. Z. Nethkin, Prof. Allen
and ID. Van Horn; for defence,
Messrs. Homer Adams, p. G. Allen
and DIR. Hartigan. The defendants
were V. G. Champ and E. B. Hartle.
The attorneys pleaded their case
before the jury with the skill OF ex-
perienced practitioners. The inn
presentations of the witnesses were
good. The case resulted in the ac-
quital Of DR.. Astor and in the guilt
of Prof. Randolph. The speech of
Mr.. Hartle before sentence OF death
was pronounced was very touching.
The trial was decided success
and all who were connected with it,
deserve much credit.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-06-12
Nothing to Wear
But Clothing.

Let them be the best-the very best of each style
and grade. 1t is impossibilty to buy any but
the best from our stock Every article has the
the dressy finish the style is equal to fashion plate,
the qualityis unquestionable and the prices poor
and impoverished. Such quantities of new styles
as we show in all departments leaves nothing to be
asked for in quality and variety Our fresh new
line is strictly first class in every detail We have
the disposition the ability and the elegant goods to
please every buyer who is seeking bargains in the
line of Mems and Boys Clothing, Hats and Gents
furnishing goods. Our complete assortment insures
perfect satisfaction in the selection of goods to sat-
isy individual tastes You will find our large stock
made up entirely of goods that are trustworthy SER
viceabe and the best of their class Everuthinq
goes at fhe lowest possible price. Come
IN and see how fairwe will treat you, how we'll we will
please you and how much will save you Thanking
you for past favors and hoping for continuance
of the same we are
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Notice.

We will take 10 Wool at Morgan
town at Isaac Viewers stables Jon
Tuesday, June -sth Parties who
bring us good unwashed or well wash
ed open wool will receive the highest
price we pay for tf1ese grades
Very truly, AZ
IIf7rf.tfrxsoc & Iso<uc
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commencement Flowers.

Miss Mary jenkins will have
flowers for Commencement on sale
at Geo. G. Hayes & Co.'S. They will
be the best in the market.
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&ts aes Asminisa

JUSTIN M. KUNKLE, Local Editor
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-06-12

Last Friday evening Prof. Arm
strong pleasantly entertained his Sun
day school class. They assembled at
the home Of Miss SADIE Coyle, who
acted as chaperon, where an hour was
spent in pleasant conversation and
music. About 10 O'Clock they re-
paired to Lazief's ice cream parlors
where elegant refreshments were sery-
ed. 1t was one of those nice inform
al social affairs, where all enjoy them
selves to the fullest capacity.
THERE is a rumor afloat that there
will be new chair created in the
University. The new chair will he
that of Profane Languages Dr..
Dancer will get the position with4at
opposition. Professors finding them
selves bereft of a chair will be his as
sistants.
Prof. A. L. Wade has returned from
a business trip to participate in Com
mencement exercises.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-14

DEANE Is NOT TIRED.
Will Continue the Recount in the Cor
test for the Authorship.

Will Continue the Recount in the Con-
test for the Authorship.
The votes of fifteen precincts in the
Thirty 8 xth Assembly District were re-
counted yesterday in the contest for Aud
itorship between William A. Deane and
William Frederick. Only a few minor
errors were noted, a majority of them be-
ing due to difference of opinion in regard
to the counting of ballots or to clerical
mistakes.
The result of Yesterdays recount was as
follows:
Precinct 6 = Broderick lost l. Deane
gained /; mo change; S-No change; g.
Deane gained /: 1O-No change; 11-Bro Ter
lex gained 2, Deane lost L; 12-Rroderick
gained L; 13-Bro .erick gained l, Deane lost
l; 14-Broderlck lost / 15--No change: 16-
Brod erick gained L; Deane gained 1 17-No
change; 18-No change; 19-Broderick gained
A, Dsane gained L +; 20-No change.
Up to tie present Mr.. Broderick has
gained nine votes by the recount.
There was rumor that Mr.. Deane in
tended to abandon the contest, but both
he and his attorney, w. HI. Schroeder, de-
MED that there is at present any such in
tention, so the case will go on as usual
this morning.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-14
WILL Be FOUND 0, k
Mr.. Austin So Says in Speaking
of the Park Commissions
Accounts.
Explains the Missing 100 Tons of Goa
as a Clerical Erro, Long
Ago Adjusted.

With regard to a threatened investig ga
ton of certain accounts of the Park Com
mission by the Grand Jury Park Commits
sioner Austin says the commission will
anticipate the Grand Jury and investigate
them itself. He does not expect that
either of the two Investigations will de-
velop anything over which the public
need be alarmed. With regard to the
alleged disappearance of 100 tons of coal
from the face of the earth be says it was a
mere clerical error, to which his attention
was called long ago and which error was
promptly corrected, and with the correc-
ton ended interest in the matter, he
tn ought.
The allegation that the commission is
paying too much for hay he thought
would bear investigation. The late Com
missioner Stow agreed with Scott &
McCord upon $14 as the price for hay.
With the passing of time the price went
down and Mr.. Austin went to Scott & Nc
Cord and told them they ought 70 reduce
the figure. They cut the price to $11.
This, it is admitted, may still be higher
than the military authorities pay for feed,
but Mr.. Austin does not think it too high
for the AL quality of hay that they get,
and which he thinks the sturdy horses
employed in the park require.
AS to the allegation that the commits
sion has already paid Gray Bros. more
money on account for the concrete work
done on the bridge than the whole amount
of their contract, he says he does not be-
lieve it. This is one of the things that he
says will be looked into, and if they find
it to be true then they will insist that
Gray Bros. return the money. He thinks
the allegation will be discovered to be
without foundation when fully investi-
gated.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-14

! He Was Shot by His Brother
in.Law and Is Supposed
TO Be Dying.
Proves a Very Unwilling Witness
and Admits He Does Mt Want
to Prosecute the Case.

Judge Low held court yesterday at the
City and County Hospital, which was
rendered necessary by the fact that Will
liam F. Healey was reported to be in dy-
ing condition.
On the night of January 1 Healey was
snot at Twenty and Folsom streets,
and his brother-in-law, Albert F. Davis.
barber, was arrested and charged with
assault to murder. He was released on
$1,000 bonds, but on Monday when Judge
Low was notified by the doctors at the
City and County Hospital that Heaey
was in a critical condition, biood-polson-
ing having set in, the Judge issued a
bench-warrant for Davis arrest, and fixed
his bonds at $4,000.
The Judge decided to take Healey's evi.
dence yesterday morning at the hospital.
Prosecuting Attorney Reynolds and the
court stenographer were present besides
Lieutenant w. T. Burke of the Seven
4 tenth street sta ton, and the prisoner
and his attorney, John J. Guilfoyie Jr.
Y Davis was arraigned and the Judge in
Sructed him as TO his rights He pleaded
not guilty, and then Healey was sworn.
In answer to Prosecuting Attorney Rey-
molds Healey said be was on the corner OF
1Wenty-sixth and Folsom streets on The
night OF January l when he was shot.
no shot your asked the Prosecuting
u decline to answer" replied HeaIey.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-14
MISS CARROLL
NAMES THE DAY
She Will Wed William R.
Whittier on the 9th
Instant.
The Archbishop Will Oifciate
and Only Relatives Be
Present.
Miss Julia Crocker's Luncheon Given
in Honor of a Washington
Belle.

Miss Elizabeth Carroll and William
Robinson Whittier will be married
Wednesday, January 81. at noon. at the
residence of the brides mother, 1920 Van
Ness avenue. 1t is to be a very quiet
welding AID only the immediate rela-
tives of the contracting parties will be
present. Archbishop Riordan will per-
form the ceremony.
1t is to be an orange blossom wedding.
The flowers EN- blematic of Hymen will
be used in decorating the home, and the
shades of the blossom. pale yellow and
white, will be the prevailing tints in the
gowns of the bridal attendants.
Miss Gertrude Carroll, sister of the
bride, is to be the maid Of honor, AMI
Miss Julia Crocker and Miss Romietta
Wallace the bridesmaids.
Milton Latham is to be the best man.
The bridesmaids gowns have already
been ordered and will be fashioned of pale
yellow tulle. They are to carry bouquets
of jonquils.
Mr.. Whittier and his bride will spend
their honeymoon abroad, and after six
months European visit will return and
make their home at the new Whittier
mansion, where 1t is their intention to
entertain extensively.
Miss Julia Crocker gave a luncheon
Yesterday afternoon at her home on
Pacific avenue plimentary to Miss