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MAY NOT Be Tried AGAIN.
Musgraye may be Freed by the
State without another trial.
1t will be Done IL the Supreme Court
gave him new Trial on the Ground
Of the Evinenee being Insufficient on
which he was Formerly Convicted
Why this will be done.


Why this will be done.
Musgrave may never be tried again.
The state may set him free when the
case comes up again for trial This
will be done if there is thing exist.
ing which is suspected. That is il
the petition for a new trial was
granted by the supreme court on the
ground that the evidence on which
he was convicted at the former trial
was insufficient to convict No fur
ther effort will be made by the state
Their reasons for this are well
founded. If the evidence was NOT
sufficient before it will be still less
so this time. Many of the witness
es for the state have left the county
One of the most important has gone
from the state fugitive from jus
tice. He testified to an alleged con,
fession. That would now be impos-
sible to secure. The whole case
would be weakened and there is lit
tie hope of a conviction if that was
the reason the new trial was grant.
ed.
However the reason is not vel
known and until it is there can be
no certainty in the matter. The
prosecutor has written to the clerk
of the supreme court for a copy Of
the opinion and when It arrives all
doubts will be placed at rest.
The trial will not take place if il
occurs at all until the June term as
the state can not get ready for it be.
fore that time. 1t was thought that
it would be tried at the February
term but the superstition was not
we'll founded.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

Scott Hines, of Parkersburg, who
was pardoned by Gov. Atkinson in
a very sensational letter and who
was recently charged with lunacy
has been released. 1t was found that
he was merely trying to live up to
the Atkinson standard.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

Mr.. Dingiey's efforts to restrain
Gen. Wheeler to ten pages of space
in the Congressional Record was one
OF the most tyrannical attempts to
throttle free speech in the history
of the country.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22
IT IS DEDICATED.
The Baptist Church Set Apart
for the Lords Service.

Very Large Crowd atteuds-The Cere-
monies very Impressiye-The Music a
Feature-The Sermons were excellent
Large Sum raised to Pay Of the In
debtedness - Congratulations From
other Churches The Program.
The ceremonies at the dedication
of the Baptist church ON Sunday
were even greater success than
was anticipated by it's promoters.
The attendance was larger than that
at any church event in the city for
a long time. At ali the services
many people were turned away and
a large number stood through them
being unable to find seats. The al
fair passed off without hitch any
where in the proceedings. The dec
orations were very beautiful consist
ing of ferns, Gala lilies and ported
plants of various kinds.
The sermon was very fine one
and was well received by the con-
gregation. Rev. Stanton made his
first appearance here to preach it
and established an enviable reputa-
tion as an accomplished pulpit ora
tor. The music was simply superb
and added no little to the occasion.
The collection which was taken
up to pay the remaining indebted
ness resulted in the sum of fifteen
hundred dollars being raised. This
makes the congregation feel very
good as but small portion remains
now to be raised. The people who
have accomplished so much after
the years of work which they have
put in the matter in the face of the
discouragements which they have
had to meet certainly deserve lot
of credit.
The church as it stands repre-
sents cost Of about fifteen thousand
dollars. This has nearly all been
paid off as the building progressed.
The church is one of the finest in
the state and is in every respect a
modern church edifice 1t adds no
little to the reputation which Nor
gantown has of having fine churches.
The services in the afternoon were
participated in by all the ministers Of
the city. They all gave brief con-
gratulatory talks which were very
much enjoyed by all present.
At night Rev. Stanton preached to
very large congregation on "The
Christian Soldier" The sermon was
very able discourse and was very
much enjoyed by the hearers. With
this service the dedication was finished
and the building was set apart to the
service of the Lord
The program as carried out was as
follows:
ORDER OF SERVICE.
l. Doxolgy.
2. Invocation.
3. characterization.
4. Scripture Lesson.
5. Prayer.
6. Anthem = 81 VIII Feed My
Flock"
7. Announcements.
s. Sermon-Rev. w. II. Stanton,
d. d.
8. Baritone solo-Prof. c. A. Ell
lenberger.
10. Offertory-Violn solo by Prof.
Keene.
IL. Benediction.
Afternoon = Platform meeting
o'clock.
l. italian Hymn.
2. Prayer.
3. Address-Rev. Ira M. Wallace,
Lutheran church.
4. Address-Rev. ]. Sheerin, Epis-
copal church.
5. Automatically jehovah
s. Address-Rev. l. A. Barnes, M.
p. church.
I. Address--Rev. A. u. Buchanan,
Presbyterian church.
s. Solo-"There is an Eye that
Never Sleeps" by Miss Lucy Donley.
8. Address-Rev. Cameron, M. e.
church, and others.
10. GLOW Firm a Foundation"
II. Benediction.
Dedicatory Prayer = Rev. Ross
Ward.
Hymn.
Evening-Sermon by DR.. Stanton,
seven-thirty o'clock.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

Nathan B. Scott, of Wheeling can
rest assured that he is all right as
his appoint ment has been duly made
to the position of commissioner of
internal revenue,
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BATTELLE DISTRICT

CQdTQe
of them are as follows:
BATTELLE DISTRICT.
Precinct No. 1, VIM. f. Staggers,
2 Jasper Shriver, 3 John G.. White.
4 Jasper Snyder, Alex. Hennen, &
Geo L. Maple, ! Bent Hall, s Jerry
Dixon, 8 W. E. Core, 10 Alpheus Ten.
nant, II Luther L. Masters, IL Colum.
bus Steel, Is Jesse Taught, IA Joseph
Estelle, 1t Albert darlington, 16 w.
E. Goodnight, II G. L. Leggit.
CLAY DISTRICT.
Precinct No. John S. Brown, 2 G.
S. Tenant, 3 Jacob Minor, 4 A. L.
McFeters, 5 Jesse Headlee, s Eugene
Moore, I Stephen Mason, 8 f. B. Ten.
nant, S. B. Moore, 10 Calvin Morris,
II J. G. Core, IL A. P. Tenant, 1a
Joseph Stull, IA w. G. Tenant, Is
Willie f. Moore, 16 Solomon Myers,
II ]. r. Moore, 10 Nell Clark, 10
Luther Tenant.
CAss DISTRICT.
Precinct No. E. J. Moore, 2 E. w.
Carlow, 3 W. r. Baremore, 4 f. J..
Keener, Mark Weaver, 8 M. L. Core,
I J. M. w. Higgins, 8 Zimri Am
mons, 0 w. B. Holbert.
GRANT DIsTRIC T.
Precinct No. / Jarrett Jamison, Q
w. H. Teagarden, Trainer Tough,
John Ballard, w. G. Eddy. 6 j. M.
Arnett, J. X. Lowe, SAINT McElroy,
9 COVE Trippett, 10 Geo. w. Snider,
Jr., III Ross e. Esed, IL James M.
Wells, 10 Frank Brand.
UNION DISTRICT.
Precinct No. Jacob Jarrett, 2 Mil
lard st. Clair, Geo. w. Houston, 4
L. Sisler, 5 Jas. w. Pickenpaugh, 6
T. d. Field, Sylvester Ridgeway.
MORGAN DISTRICT.
Precinct No. J. N. Mcmillan, 2
James Shaw, John Pixler, 4 Samp-
son Pool, Lock Brand, 6 A. J.. Bla-
ney, S. L. Hawkins.
CLINTON DISTRICT.
Precinct No. Samuel Swisher, 2
Clark Hildebrand, 3 VIM. II. Frum,
Thomas Price, 5 j. M. Price, 6 Ca
leb McBce, Elmus Hollard, s Clark
Price, 9 N. NJ. Layman, 10 p. A. Bal
ley, II Theodore Rohr, ~
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

One of the first things to engage
the attention of Congress will be a
joint resolution by Senator Mason to
change the name of the Congression-
al Record TO the Cuban War Cry.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

One of the real tough things with
which honest journalism has to con-
tend is the notion of repudiated polit-
icians that they are In some manner
called upon to enter it.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

There are surface indications that
the administration is about to give
national honor another jolt by re-
moving a fresh batch of Cleveland
office-holders.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

Whether Judge Day is to take the
place of Mr.. Sherman or not, Mark
Hanna will continue to perform the
duties Of Secretary of State.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

With unlimited leave to print,
General " heeler will be able to erect
Il eummodious Alabama armor plate
plant in the Congressional Record.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

a Kentucky man drank pint of
gasoline under the impression that it
was whiskey. Kentucky society will
hardly receive him Cordially again.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

1t is beginning to look as If Mark
Ha1na were reclining on the sunny
side Of a cinch.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

The buneo speeches in the Con
gressional Record ought to cause
that publications suppression via
the fraud order process.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

In the announcement of the prac-
teal freedom of Cuba, Gc1. Blanco
scored heavy scoop on the people
down there.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

The spectacle of the New York
World trying to resurrect David B.
Hill will cause no end of merriment
in the political catecombs.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

High tide in the Sunday School
comes nearer as the yule tide APP
proaches.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

The uses Of adversely are sweet but
Col. Lamar Powell is not. feeling like
a sugar trust as far as Mr.. Dayton is
concerned.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

Mr. Burdette who is also thief
has not yet been reported as selling
any land to get the money to make
his stealings good.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

DR.. Parkhurst and his load Of dis
gust have reached New York. He
may have to resort to game of leap
frog to secure relief.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

II Speaker Reed is not careful he
may force Representative Walker
into the Simpson Lewis all.star
kicking combination.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

Notwithstanding the fact that
the Klondike is supposed to be
frozen tight some very warm stories
continue to ooZe out.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

When A. G. Dayton spells Lamar
Powell he spells it Hammer.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22
The I,eaain~ FIoris

Mary NJ. Jenkins, Florist. Grafton,
W. Va. Fine cut flowers and floral
designs speciality. Potted plants il
variety Grafton. W. Va. Box 22l'
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

One third of charity fund is a
rather large promoters interest"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

Mr.. Chiffon seems to be very averse
To coughing up.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

Dislnterested friendship at 33b%
comes rather high.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22
DO You w ant

Good pure drinking water3
Do you want it handy?
Do you want it as cheap
as the cheapest9 Do you
want to deal with relia-
BILE men? If SO JENKINS
& COMPANY, the well
drillers of Masontown,
w. Va, will be pleased
to quote you terms. Call
at this office or write
them to-day.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22
Candy! Candyl

We have now opened one of the
largest assortments of Christmas
Candies it has ever been our pleas
ure to show the public. All new
and fresh goods and can give you q
nice assortment of candy for s cents
per pound, and a finer mixture fol
10 cts. per pound. Special prices
to school teachers who may want tc
treat their scholars, also in addition
to candy we handle raisins, oranges
figs, dates, etc. Give us q call.
HUTCHINSON u JACOBS,
Little Falls, W. Va,
A NEW lot OF fine China and Bisoue
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22
THE ROAD OvERsEERs.
Who the County Court has Appointed to
Look After the Roads in the County
for the Next Term.

The comfy court at its last session
appointed the overseers to look after
the roads in the various precincts
during the next term. The different
precincts and the men to have charge
of them are as follows.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22
For Sale !!
Four Houses :!
Seven Lots!

In the Oil Town Of Fairview Ma
rion County.
Or will exchange for good farm in
good repair
The houses are new and neat and
rent for $50 per month. The lots
will make eligible building sites.
The whole will be sold on easy terms.
Address,
]. MILTON HALL, st. Leo, W. Va.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

In clothing, mems boots and shoes,
hats and caps we have sold stacks of
them, and still have good stock to
select from, and the third order Of
boots and shoes on the road for the
fall trade. Anything in the above
line, we can make you close price
on at HUTCHINSON 4 JACOBS,
Little Falls, w. W
BUryour candy and nuts 1t Posten's
and save money.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

| AsIM a|sesvsy
| W. NS ~. ~
| NJDzIls M
S1RE#'E5a@-
/ take pleasure in announcing
that my
Holiday Opening
DECEMBER 18th
and all are invited to look over
my stock. Below is
| A LIST 0F MY GOODS.
Medallion Pictures
In Colored and
Plain Mounts.
Art Pottery
In Teplitz, Royal
Vienna & Faience.
Picture Frames
In Gold Plate,
Silver and Brass.
Toilet Sets
In Finest Celluloid,
China Finish. Also
Quadruple silver
Plated, Fancy Wood
and Porcelain Backs.
Inkstands
In Gold, Silver, Brass
and Polished Wood.
Silver and Gold Plated Novelties
In Paper Cutters, Jewel
Cases, Bon Bon Boxes,
Card Boxes & Receivers.
Gold and Silver Clocks. AftersDinner
Sets, Cups and Saucers.
Nectie Boxes, Fan Boxes,
Ribbon Boxes, Veil Boxes,
Odor Cases, Photograph Boxes,
Cuff and Collar Boxes.
Glove and Handkerchief Boxes.
French Plate, in Sill
yer and Gold Frames.
Smokers Sets
In Gold, Silver, Pol
ished Wood s. Celluloid.
Holiday Box Papers
In Latest Tints and Shapes.
Boxes in Celluloid, Plush
Fancy Silk. -:
Autograph and Scrap Albums.
Leather Goods
Pocket Books, Wallets,
Purses, Gard Cases, Bill
Books, Dressing Cases,
Lap Tablets, etc., etc.
Photograph Albums
80 Styles. Hand Painted
Celluloid Novelties
Burnt Leather Novelties.
Large Assortment Of Books
Suitable for Christ
mas presents, will be
sold very cheap. ::
Trusting we may be favored with
visit, and thanking you for past favors,
/ remain
]. c. McVICKER, Druggist,
Moreantown. w. va.
soIson ssschess. buy candy for|
E1(11H1x r. M a Roa<6UM 81 nv
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22

A NEW lot Of fine China and BisQue
ware this week It Posten's.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-12-22
Special Commissioner

Morgantown, W. Va, Dec. l, 1897.
Bond with security has been given
by the above special commissioner as
required by the law and decree OF court.
WIN. Z. GLAssocK, Clerk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21

freight in the stated time allowed under
the Interstate commerce law and TO aool-
ish all discrimination between what 10
known as the 'long and short hand.
The measure makes IL the duty OF tne
Railroad Commissioner TO ascertain II
such discrimination is being made. ana
II so. to inform the Attorney General. VINO
shall institute proceedings against sucn
corporation I'm the Circuit Court OF Rich-
mond and IL upon trial by jury. the lat
ter Is OF the opinion that the provisions
OF the law have been violated. the court
shall find the damages TO be N.OW' Tot
which amount judgment shall be rem
dered. the amount 10 be turned over 10
the Treasurer of the State.
TO REGULATE SALARIES.
Mr.. A. S. Minter. OF Bedford. introduced
a bill 70 amend and re-enact section ~
OF the Code of Virginia. In relation 10 GER
tain officers and their salaries.
The bill proposes to abolish all sections
OF the Code. which name the salaries TO
be received by the state officers. except
section lS3. which states the salary TO
be paid TO the Governor.
The measure also provides that the
salary OF any clerk. employed 10 such or
hcers shall after the passage of this act
be fxed by the Legislature. The meas
ure simply places before the Legislature
the question Of reducing all the balances
Of the State officers. of necessary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
EMPLOYERS LTABTLFTTES.
The Bill Made a Special order for Thurs
day, January Sixth.

The House Committee on Courts Of
Justice held a special meeting in the
hall Of the House of Delegates yesterday
afternoon at . o'clock for the purpose OF
considering Mr. Reddy's bill concerning
employers liabilities. Chairman Saun-
ders. OF Franklin. presided.
Mr.. W. 4. Glasgow. OF Roanoke. who
represented the interests Of the Norfolk
and Western Railroad Company, said
that he had tried TO get ready for the
consideration of the bill, but had been
unable 10 do so. He therefore, asked
that the bill be laid over until he had
been able To confer with people interest "a
Jon the measure and in order To become
familiar with The provisions Of the meas
ure.
Mr.. William G. Williams. Of Orange.
thought the bin should first be printed.
nut he was informed that under the rules
Of the HOus bills were only printed after
they had been reported from the rcspec-
tive committees.
Nh. Rcddy said. he was personally OPP
posed To a continuance of the conside-
ration OF the measure and there was no
man In Virginia. who came before the
committee with less grace. asking for a
continuance than Mr.. Glasgow. who had
been familiar with the matter for years.
The bill had been introduced on December
ist and had been IN the committee ever
since. II mad been made "a special order
ior last Monday but was then postponed
AT Mr.. Glasgow's request.
Mr. ellis. superintendent Cf the Loco
motive Works, I'm this city. also asked for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
Kaufman s. Co., Fourth and Broad.

"A postponment of the consideration, but
on motion OF Mr.. giggs the committee
decided TO go into the discussion at
once. After some further discussion,
however. It was decided on motion OF Mr..
Embrey. to make the bin a special order
for Thursday. January 9Th at 5 p. NJ.
when each side will be given an hour
and a half for its discussion.
Mr.. Charles V. Meredith. OF his city,
who was present as a voluntary represen-
tative Of the employees. was then asked
TO give his views.
Mr. Meredith stated that he had aided
i'm the drawing up OF the bill which was
framed after an English act passed IN
1850 and which separated the different
characters of responsibilities. II was
thought that an act passed In England
would not be too radical for this country.
The only difference was that the Eng
lish act limited the amount Of liability,
which vas left out in the bill.
Mr.. Glasgow said he was willing 20 ac-
cept that act as II stood.
Mr.. Meredith explained the details Of the
bill which had only humanity and senti-
mcnt behind II. while i'm front OF i, was an
unjust law. Similar avs had been in
troduced in a number OF States Of the
Union. The committee arose at o o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21
COURTS OF JUSTICE.

The House Committee oil Courts OF
Justice. Hon. s. w. Saunders chairman
this morning reported an important bill to
provide that an action OF assumpsit may
hereafter be brought wherever the action
OF covenant lies. Mr.. Saunders. the pa
iron OF the bill. stated that the effect OF
the amendment would be TO remove from
the consideration of the courts many
cumlrous and troublesome questions OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-21

mere form, which now consume the time
Of the courts. and hinder CONSIDERATION
Of cont OVERSEES On the merits.
CRIMINAL EXPENSES
Mr.. Embrey introduced a BIZ aIheholhs
several sections OF the code so as 10 pro-
vide that all counties and ce.pofauohs
shan bear their WI expenses cohhrcteu
with all misdemcanors IN these counties
and corporations under the proposeu
amendment each county and corporation
shall bear their expenses in misdeineah-
ors but the State. as it does not sh"li
pay the expenses Of all fclonies.
Mr. Embrey also has before
on Courts Of Justice an amendment TO
section 1909. providing that the punish
ment for act minstering or attempting 10
administer poison shall be from three 10
eighteen years, in stead OF from three 10
five years as it now is.
THE TRADING STAMP BILL"
The House Con mittoe on Banks, Cur
rency and ommerce held a meet
ing yesterday morning 10 once
more consider the bill ~forbidding
the issuing Of trading stamps IN
troduced by Mr.. Murphy, OF this city
quite a number Of merchants were pres
ent 20 explain their views on the mea-
sure. Mr. Newburne. Of Norfolk county
presided.
Among the gentlemen who spoke in
favor Of the bill were Mr.. George Med.
Blake. Mr.. Meyer. Of Julius Meyer ana
sons. dry goods. Mr.. West. groceries; Mr..
Thalhimer, dry goods; Mr. HoifmeyeF.
shoe dealer: Mr.. Henry G. Beattie' 81
Manchester; Mr.. Coleman. grocer.
AGAINST the measure. spoke Mr. +. O.
Flood. General Wcmple and Mr.. Harris
Of the trading stamp concern.
Mr.. +. Sauer. Of the g. r. Sau Com
pany manufacturers of baking powder and
lavOring extracts, stated that MS com
pany issued coupons with tho various
cans of baking powder and upon the re-
turn Of these coupons they were In the
habit Of making certain presents TO their
customers. Under the provision Of the
bill under discussion HIS firm would be
prohibited hereafter 20 issue these cou-
Dons.
Mr.. owen. Of Manchester. assured Mr..
sauer that the bin would be amended so
as 20 do away with such construction.
Mr.. Sol Bloomberg. who produced the
receipt for the fee paid by him as an at
torney who can appear before a commit
tee of the legislature. began 10 argue in
favor Of those who approved the bill. He
said the trading stamp device was moth
ing but an advertising medium and the
bill under discussion was nothing but a
light between rival business enterprises,
especially tetween department stores and
smaller stores.
The committee finally adjourned until
six o'clock in the evening. the hour hay
ing arrived for the session Of the House.
When the committee re%convened last
evening. Colonel Pariey, Of Alexandria
Mr.. Kizer. Of NOTfJk and Mr.. Diggs. Of
King William. aypeared tefore the body
and requested that the matter be thor
oughly considered and IL was finally do
oidcd to postpone the Conside: alton Of the
bill until Thursday. January 6, ls9S, at 10
A.. NJ.
Messrs. Jennings. of Washington; Pow
81. Of Newport News. and owen. Of
Manchester. were appointed a sub-com-
mittce TO examine the books of the Trad
ing stamp Company in this city.