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The Progress., 1897-12-24

THE PROGRESS hopes that the
report that Captain B. w. Marston
will be an independent candidate
for delegate to the Constitutional
Convention from Red River, is1a
mistake: or if true, he will recede
from this position.
Let's have no division in the
Democratic ranks, but make the
issue fair and square on the ques-
ton of holding or having the Con-
vention, or not.
GET MOVE ON YOURSELVES
THE PROGRESS BICYCLE CONTEST
WILL CLOSE THE LAST THURSDAY
IN THIS MONTH. COUPONS CAN BE
BOUGHT FOR 50. SO PER HUNDRED
OR $50 PER THOUSAND.
A little girl who has been laugh
to pray for just what she wants for
any one, closed her evening pray
er recently by soying: "And now,
God! take care of yourself, for ii
any thing should happen to you,
we would have only Mckinley to
help us, and he isn't doing nearly
so we'll as pa expected he would
Post Allegheny Reporter.
Some negroes Of property in
North carolina have organized a
company and will start cotton
mill to be operated entirely by
negro labor. This is far more SEN
sible than the project of certain
white capitalists in that State to
operate their mills by colored
help. There will be no objection
in the South to the exclusive en-
ployment of negro labor in mill
owned and managed by negro
capitalists, but trouble. is sure to
r result from the other plan.-Cata-
houla News.
The Progress., 1897-12-24

nADAn RuMOR SAYS
That our editor is gwine to hang
up his sock tonight, but She'll
bet it will do no good.
That it is difficult to have a nog
when aigs are retailin so high in
these hard times.
That some people are terribly
offensive, when under the infln-
ence of liquor.
That the mud and slush is ter
rible about town, just now,
That She saint mad at nobody
iist now
That all children-and grown
folks-who do not attend some
Sunday school, will be welcomed
at Jordan street every Sunday at
o so o'clock a. m
That the Teller who gets on a
bender during Christmas. is liable
to find a very muddy bed, espec-
tally if he perigrinates around our
streets.
That She thinks perigrinate is
ffrst-class big word, and should
entitle Her to great distinction fol
scholarship
That She wishes the city gang
could be used to keep the crossing
free from mud.
That She hopes everyone viii
have nice time during the holi'
days.
That the good women of the w
G. r. u. have not forgotten tn
The Progress., 1897-12-24

poor. All such will be given a
dinner tomorrow.
That Santa Claus is the best
earthly friend the children have
about Christmas time any way.
That Messrs Keeney and Talbot
now looketh at the rain, and are
not happy.
That the Center Line seems to
be doing the best she can.
That the Belt Line is doing kin
der sorter.
That She is savin herself for
the next whirl.
That the little fellows get angry
after the war is over.
That some people have very lit
tie appreciation about any thing
Messrs w. E., and w. G.. Win
ston, OF Waskom Texas, were in
the city Tuesday. Guess they.
| were on a still hunt for old Santa
Captain w. T. (Dick) Winston
| was in town this week. He look
ed as if he was spying out G hrist-
mas things.
There will be prayer and song
lservice at Jordan street church
Sunday night at 7.15 O'Clock, the
usual hour.
| Well yes, since you have men
toned it. there was still mud and
slosh everywhere, on the cross
ings abundantly, yesterday.
i But the sun did show himself
little while
The Progress., 1897-12-24

Hon. J. G. Wimbish and family
are now living on Louisiana street,
with Mrs. j. S. Kerley.
We see that Hermann, the great
prestidigitator, is billed to appear
The regular Epworth League and
prayer meeting of Jordan street
will be held tonight, beginning at
Z o'clock.
THE PROGRESS wishes Texas
avenue could have been fixed for
the Winter season.
The Progress., 1897-12-24

Mr., VIM McMichael and Master |
William McMichael junior, of the |
town, Grand Cane, were |
welcome callers at our Office this
week.
Renew his subscription? to be
sure he did.
Mr.. w. G. Mcdaniel, Of Pamela
equity Texas, paid our office an
appreciated call Wednesday. OF
course he said The Progress was
splendid paper and he and his
family want it.
A Mrs. Henry J. Young has filed
suit in the United States court at
New Orleans, agrinst Mr.. Thomas
G. Rapier, tutor of the Nicholson
heirs, for one-half interest in the
Picayune plant and other prop
erty; or in lieu thereof, $50, 900 in
cash.
The plaintiff claims to be the
divorced widow of Mrs, E, j.
Nicolson's first husband, from
whom the latter received the prop
erty.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-10-27
Chapel Programs for This Week.

Tie Steinway Piano Co. has placed
a superb Concert Grand piano in the
University Chapel, on approval.
With the magnificent Knabe Con
cert Grand also there, Director
Ellenberger, of the University School
of Music feels the very unusual OPP
portunity afforded by these two
splendid instruments should be i'm
proved to The utmost. Arrangements
have been made for rendition al
Chapel exercises to morrow Tues
day. morning of Camille st. Saens
famous "March Heroique" arranged
as a quartet for the piano for two
pianos eight hands. Towns people
as well as students desiring to avail
themselves of the privilege of hear
ing the work performed by Misses
McMurphy, Martin, Howe and Prof.
Ellenberger will be welcome.
A very great deal of interest is be-
ing taken in the new chapel idea,
with its daily special feature.
Wednesday morning, Professor
Whyte, will present reading of
"Annie Laurie" Aud Lang Syne,"
and "a Mans a man for a. that"
Thursday morning, Mrs. Moran,
of Grafton, will sing.
Friday morning, select Reading
by Professor Armstrong.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-10-27
A BOYCOTT ASKED.
Trades Unions Asked to Refuse to Use
FairmOnt Coal.

At meeting of the members of
the United Mine Workers at Fair
mont, on Tuesday night Chris Evans
presiding, the following resolutions
were adopted;
'Resolved, That we, the miners of
the Fairmont district in convention
now assembled ask the aid of every
trades union Throughout the United
States to refuse to patronize the coal
mined by non-union miners now
working for any and all coal compa-
mics that refuse to pay the scale Of
prices presented by the miners of the
Fairmont district of West Virginia.
"Be it further resolved, That our
officers communicate at once with
the secretaries of national and CEN
trail unions for the purpose Of carrying
the above resolutions into effect.
''Resolved That each local union
use its best efforts to maintain and
strengthen our organization and con-
tinue to agitate and organize until
all the miners in this district are
thoroughly organized
As the majority of the miners in
the Fairmont district are working, it
is supposed that the meeting al
which the resolutions were adopted
was neither very large nor representa-
tive.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-10-27
A Broken Pedal Keeps Elmer +. Jacobs
and Russell Huston from going to
Washington, Pa.

Russell Huston and Elmer +. ia
cobs did not see the foot ball game
Saturday. But that was not their
fault. They started all right going
over on their wheels.
They left Morgantown at A. NJ.
and were in Mt. Morris by seven and
had to walk the last half mile,
While near Mount Morris q drove
of cattle was encountered. Both
wheelmen were going at a sharp pace
and when the cattle were met began
to put on brakes. Just as Jacobs
got his foot in position his wheel
struck a small stone which rolled
under it. AS a consequence the
wheel capsized and the rider went
twenty feet into the fence. The ped
al was broken off but no other dam
age was done to the machine. Its
rider escaped with good shaking
up. The broken wheel was taken
to Mt. Morris and an effort was
made to get a new pedal but with
out success. Consequently they
had to turn back without completing
the trip. Jacobs rode on the injur-
ed wheel back with the one pedal.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-10-27
NOVEMBER ELECTIONS.
How the Situation Is Viewed by WASH
ington Non. Partisans.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-As ine
approaches so near for the Novem-
Der elections. opinion in political
circles is beginning to settle down t.
practical calculation. 1t is not al
together infrequent, of course. for
unexpected contingencies to upset
the most careful analysis of possibili-
ties. At this time, however, ia the
three elections in which especial in
terest is felt, there seems to be nc
reason for any possible change in the
situation.
In Greater New York, as all of the
candidates for the mayoralty an
nonnce their determination to s'stick. y
the contest looks somewhat mixed,
but those who are shrewdest in figur-
ing up incline strongly to the view
that the Tammany candidate has,
by long odds, the best chance for a
plurality. II the opposition was I'm.
tied he might be showed under, but
this is not now probable.
As to Ohio, those of the most pro-
nounced Republican tendencies do not
undertake to disguise their appre-
tensions concerning the legislature,
which is the big contest. Mr. Hanna,
who has been in politics only a very
short time comparatively, has de-
yeloped in the boss business to de-
gree almost as extraordinary and
odious as is shown by some Of those
who have been in that line for j gen.
Grafton. The consequence is there is
said to be as much dissatisfaction
among the Republicans of Ohio as
there is among the Democrats OF
Maryland. Veteran Ohio Republicans
say they will be very much surprised
II Democrat does not succeed Mr..
Hanna In the Senate.
Now as to Maryland. The German
battalion here howls and shrieks
louder than ever. Outside of these
the opinion is almost universal that
German will be beaten.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-10-27
777777-7777-7'--7---s-e
DID CELEBRATE
Right Handsomely Uncle James HOODS
Sixtieth Birthday.

LOUISVILLE, October 26.-Last We'd
nesday, the Goth, was the Goth birthday
of "Uncle" Jim Hood. He was pleased
to see his son William and family drive
up, and later his son-in.law, Lafayette
Straight and family, his son Quitman
and family, Of Fairview, and his son
Hugh and family of Little Falls,
The old gentleman was very much
surprised that his children and grand
children should all visit him on the
same day, but when it was explained
that this was his Goth birthday the mat
ter was plain.
Just before dinner was announced he
was presented with fine suit OF broad
cloth and various other useful and salua-
BILE articles.
After the presentation, dinner was an
nouneed and it was feast FIR the gods.
Every one present will long remember
that dinner
After dinner Uncle Jim marched his
grand children to the lawn in front OF
the house and delivered his maiden
speech and was "the old man eloquent
for saw tears on many cheeks. 1t was
never to be forgotten day and in the
evening the various families departed
for their homes all glad to know that
grandpa was the best man living. ~
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-10-27
TO The PEN.
Dutch Shanes and Ed. burr Get
Justice.

Shanes Gets Three Years for Shooting
Tive Persons at Blacksville Last Sum
mer.-Durr Receives IA Years as a
Reward for His Crimes. Well
Known in This Comfy Very Tough
Citizens.
While at Washington on Saturday
our representative picked up piece
of News concerning two toughs who
are well known in this county. Our
readers will be glad to learn of the
disposition made Of these fellows:
Ed. Durr was sentenced on Friday
at Waynesburg to IA years in the pen
itentiary-10 years for the Axtel rob-
berry, and four for the Ollie larceny.
He was taken to the Institution above
named Saturday morning, passing
through Washington. With him was
VIM. Shanes, who was convicted of
shooting officer Chas. Cage and boy
named Park last summer, and sem
fenced to one year in the peniten-
tiary. Both were in charge of Kelsey
and Harvey Kent, deputy sheriffs of
Greene county, and Lindsey Meeks,
Democratic candidate in that county
for sheriff. The officers, recognizing
the desperate character Of their pris-
oners, were on the alert and gave
them not the least chance to escape.
Durr did not seem to be worried, but
on the contrary was very cool, laugh
ing and chatting on the way from
Waynesburg to Washington. He
thinks his sentence, which is about
the limit, is rather severe.
Shanes is only II years of age, and
does not look to be more than a. He
was as cool as his companion in crime
and apparently was not worried over
the prospect ahead of him.
A full account of the crime COM
United by Shane was given in The
New DOMINION at the time it hap
pencd. Clutch was at camp meet
ing near Blackville and as usual was
very well loaded. He raised a big
disturbance and when Cage attempted
to arrest him pulled a gun and began
to shoot. The officer was wounded
twice and boy named Park was ac-
shot during the ARRAY.
After emptying his gun Shanes ran
but was pluckily pursued by the Off
Ger and arrested. He was then taken
to Waynesburg, and the trial recently
held with the result given above.
TIE pity about the whole matter is
that he did not get a saltier dose.
He has always been hard egg. He
has carved up his father and shot
various relatives and it is an obscure
member OF the family who does not
wear some similar mark Of affection
received from him. Ten years
would have caught his case better
than one.
The DUR boy is also a tough Gus
toner. All his life has been devoted
to crime, and he has at last received
his just deserts. He was formerly a
resident of this county, living out
near Cassville. While there he did
not bear very savory reputation.
The public at large has been greatly
benefited by the Incarceration 70
these two criminals.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-10-27
Some Democratic VICTORIES.

One of the most difficult tasks inn
posed upon the Republican leaders
this y. ar is that of explaining that
the result of the bye elections are
evidences of an increasing popular
leaning to non-partisanship in mu-
nicipal and state affairs and in no
wise indicate reaction against repub-
lican rule.
Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland,
Canton, Newark. Jersey City, In
dianapolis, Chattanooga, Nashville,
and practically all other cities that
have chosen municipal officers in
1897, have reversed the verdict of
last fall and given the Democracy
pleasing and in many instances de-
cidedly remarkable triumphs.
1t is just little bit astounding, if
all this be, as our Republican friends
contend, nothing more than express
sion of the desire of the people of
our cities to divorce their city gov
ernments from partisan politics, that
the democrats should have been so
uniformly the gamers in the process.
Such fact would indicate that, how
ever it may be as to national affairs,
Republicans cannot, according to
the belief of our best citizens, be
safely entrusted with the admins
tration of our municipal govern
ments. And if they be thus faithless
as to few things, how can they be
held faithful as to many?
Another remarkable circumstance
that comes into conflict with the Re-
publican view, is the fact that in
nearly all these cities they have re-
pudiated Republicanism and come
over to Democracy, or have SO large
ly increased the Democratic MAORI
ties, the Democrats have run upon
platforms re-afiirming the principles
OF party faith as last year laid down,
nationally, at Chicago.
1t is more than probable that the
verdict with which our Republican
friends are satisfying themselves is
born rather Of their desires than of
dispassionatc review Of the facts.
And it is probable also that they
know, quite as well as we do, that
the potent factor in all these vic
tories was the fact that the working
people were not voting under such
duress as last fall, that they are not
satisfied with The col Ie failure Of
the Republican adr Istration to
redeem the promisel made by its
leaders in the preside tial campaign
and that they are ma ing ready in
every section to have heir revenge
for the deception an ~ political
sailing o. enother taf rom now IL.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-10-27
To Hang November -.

The notoriety gained by Albert
Voires ON account of the extreme
brutality of his murders, his escape
and recapture together with the
stolid indifference he has maintained
in regard to his sentence, warrants
the belief that the crowd will be
larger here on the 18th of November
than was ever here before on any oc-
casion. The interest manifested in
public exhibitions of this kind is
something unaccountable, but there
is nothing that will draw larger
crowd. The gallows on which Clark
Lewis and Jerry Brown were hanged
is still standing and will be brought
into use for the third time.-Fay
etteuiue Republican.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-10-27
A High Time.

Morgantown has had the Gospel,
and now we are waiting for the Law.
The lawyers of the State, in great
er or less numbers, are expected to
assemble here on the Sd and 4th
prox. in their annual conclave.
Much interest is centercd in this
meeting by the legal fraternit for
the reason that there are certain live
questions upon which the Associa-
ton is expected to declare itself, and
on which the big guns are not all of
one mind.
Among these is the burning ques-
ton of Government by Injunction,
so called The annual address is
expected to deal with this, and there
are some members who are especial
ly loaded on the question. 1t is in
deed, a question upon which there
is a variety of opinion among law
yers, and the discussion will attract
the attention of the general public
as well as the lawyers.
The annual address is to be deliy-
cred by one of the first lawyers in
the land, Judge Seymour Thompson,
of St. Louis. He is celebrated not
only for his legal lore but is one of
the most eloquent men on the Amer
lean platform. 1t is great privilege
to hear him, and it will doubtless be
great treat to everybody, lawyer
aud layman alike.
During their stay here the Asso-
citation will be in certain sense the
guests of the local bar. Although
they come of their own motion to
Morgantown, the local bar will feel
of course, under some obligations to
see that they are properly received,
as matter of common courtesy to
members of common profession.
The local bar, wherever the Associa-
ton meets, has always extended to
it the special courtesy of brethren.
But of course, it is not expected that
they will be entertained at the pri-
vate houses as in the case of the
ministers who were recently the
guests of the town.
Whether there will be a large or
small attendance at the coming
meeting is matter that none can
tell in advance. 1t is just as it hap
pens.
If there are MANY courts in ses-
sion at that date the attendance will
be small. Lawyers are much like
doctors, if they have a case on hand
they stay at home and attend to it,
and they can seldom anticipate their
engagements in advance. Sometimes
the attendance at the meetings of
the Association is large and some
times small, but if circumstances
are favorable good attendance is
anticipated at the meeting here,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-10-27
CONFERENCE SEMINARY
Brilliant Reception-A Large Increase
in the Attendance of Students.

BucKHANNoN, w. Va, Oct. 25.-
Friday night reception was given
by the faculty of the Conference
Seminary. Invitations had been is
sued early in the week and the af-
fair was great success. About 200
people were present. The faculty
assisted by the local members of the
board of trustees, received in the
spacious parlors of the ladies' hall.
The seminary is in better condi-
tion this year than ever before. AT
present the enrolment is 1877, large
increase over any previous fall term,
An effort is being made to get an
endowment and raise the course so
as to make it a college. Rev. w. G.
Smith was appointed at the recent
session Of the conference at Morgan
town as financial secretary, and has
entered upon his work with vigor
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-10-27
CIRCUIT COURT.
Business Transacted During the Pres
enf Term.
LAW.

LAW,
Rebecca Moore Us. Alph L. Ten
nant Admir- of Lindsay G. Moore,
appeal Trial by jury.
State VS.. James A. Barthlow, felo-
ny.
Recognizance. renewed with bond
of $500 Capt. J. Z. Miller and
Mayor L. V. Keck as sureties.
cHANcERY.
George M. Joseph VS. Eva Joseph
Divorce granted TO both plaintiff
and defendant. The defendant de
creed to take her maiden name.
Elizabeth A. Richardson assignee
ct al VS. Charles |. Brand ct AL De
cree of reference. Referred to W.
+. Glasscock com'r in chancery.
John Costello VS. John J.Costolo ct
al Revived in name Of Nj. S. Gar
rison admir- of John Costello decd.
Scire facias awarded.
Sherman Myers adm'rvs John C.
Barrickman ct al. Submitted to al
bitrators. Simon p. Tenant, s. l..
Wilbourne and S. w. Hare agreed
upon as arbitrators
James Carney VS. F. w. Parker, ct al /;
appellants. Appeal continued at cost
OF defendants.
L. E. Walling VS. the Seneca Glass Co.
Assumpsit. Dismissed at costs OF plain
tiff. bus no judgment against security
Luam,s Youst VS. Benjamin Wilson.
Bastardy. The offense was committed
in 1894. Since that time the plaintiff has
married Abraham Mccoy. The parties
are all Clay district people. The trial
was by jury. Wilson did not appear and
he was found guilty and judgment given
against him. He is to pay $50 from the
time the child was born until it becomes
seven years Of age.
Thursday, October 2l.-Allowed $40
to Emory Jones.
state VS.. Owen Keefover. Felony.
Trial by jury and found guilty Admit
ted to bail under the sum of $500, with
Andrew Tenant as surety.
Rebecca Moore VS.. Lindsay C.Moore's
administrator. Judgment of $50 in favor
of the plaintiff.
State VS.. James G. Wallace; Nos. II
and ID. Mole contendre. $40 and costs.
State VS.. Lastz and Wallace; No.
and 2. Lantz withdraws his plea of not
guilty. $40 and costs.
State vs.. L. j. Peabody; Nos, 2 and 8.
Plea,ofInot guilty withdrawn. $40 and
costs.
Freeman Kelly appointed as commit
tee for Minerva Kelly. To give bond
for $500.
All the rest OF tho liquor cases were
taken from the docket. Those convicted
of selling having confessed to two or
three cases and being fined in these.
State vs. Rod Tenant, md'r. Comics
sed to running his horse. $40 fine and
costs.
State VS. Ivan Ponzoo, msd'r. Same
as above.
Friday, October 90 H. Mccullough
& Co. VS. VIM. F. Staggers, appellant
Appeal. Defendant not appearing judg-
ment for plaintiff for $51.74 against de-
PENDANT and o. G. Mobley and j. 8.
Morris.
Nancy E. Wilson VS. Lucinda A. Ma
lone. Debt. s504.40 judgment against
defendant.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-10-27
South Morgantown.

SoUTH MoRaANTowN, October 90
Mrs. M. A. Miller has recovered from
quite sick spell much to the gratifca-
ton OF her many friends.
Mrs. James Phillips who has been
sick is improving.
John j. Morris went 10 Uniontown a
few days ago to visit his daughter Mrs.
Monkey
Mr.. George M. Reay is sick.
Engineers Babcock and Greene have
quit at the Pump Station. Charles Nc
Poland and Robert Miller succeed
them.