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The record-union., 1897-03-17
COLONEL OTIS.
Contest Against His Appointment as
Assistant Secretary Of War

WASHINGTON, March 1G.-The con-
test against the appointment of Colo
mel Harrison Gray Otis of Los Angeles
as Assistant Secretary of War was be-
gun to-day. Congressman Overstreet
Of Indiana has entered formal protest
against the appointment of Colonel Otis
On behalf of the International Typo
graphical Union and will present papers
in the case later.
1t is alleged that Colonel Otis en-
ploys non-union printers on his news
paper.
The appointment of Colonel Otis was
regarded as practically certain, but
this fight will at least result in holding
it I'D
The record-union., 1897-03-17

the building before the roof fell.

the building before the roof fell.
The dead: Barbara Newman, Is
Years old, niece Of Mr.. Spear, impris
oned on top floor of building; limbs
and body burned to crisp remains
recovered by firemen.
The injured: Rose Mayfield, 16 years
cid, niece of Mr.. Spear, jumped from
seconds STORY window, burned about the
hands and face, internally injured, may
recover. William Spear, 40 years old,
invalid, overcome by smoke. Mrs.
William Spear, 3S years old, burned
about the hands and face.
The Spears live in fashionable dis
t~ict and the fire created great excite
ment among the residents in the vicin-
ity. The two nieces were on a visit to
the family. The excitement attending
the rescue of Mr.. Spear greatly affected
HIM and it is feared the result may
prove serious
The record-union., 1897-03-17
Grain Supplies.

NEW YORK, March 16.-Special dis
patches to Bradstreets covering the
principal points of accumulation indi-
cate the following changes in availa-
BILE supplies last Saturday, as compared
with the preceding Saturday: Wheat,
United States and Canada east of the
Rockies, decrease 1,213, 600 bushels;
afloat for and in Europe, decrease
2,OS4, 600; total decrease worlds avail
able, 4.017 600. Corn, United States
and Canada, east of the Rockiesszsan-
crease 1, G12,00O bushels. Oats, United
States and Canada, east of the Rockies,
increase IS, 600 bushels
The record-union., 1897-03-17
A GASOLINE ENGINE EXPLODEs
Causing Tweive-Thousand- Dollar
Fire at AptOS.

SANTA CRUZ, March 16-At 4:1O
this afternoon a gasoline engine ex-
ploded in a blacksmith shop at Aptos.
owned by Johnson x Co. The wind
famed the flames, which quickly spread
to NJ. LopeZ' saloon, and then to ].
Leonard's store The loss is about
$4,000. with small insurance. The
buildings occupied by the blacksmith
shop and saloon We're owned by II.
lessen of jacksonville. The fire burn
en- Sc rapidly that but little of the con-
tents of the building were saved.
The record-union., 1897-03-17
Rhode Island Republicans.

PROVIDENCE OR. II, March TO-
The Republican State Convention held
here to-day made the following noni-
nations: For Governor, Elisha Dyer.
Providence Lieutenant-Govern A.
j. Polhier, Woonsocket; Secretary of
State Charles III. Bennett. Providence;
Attorney-General, Willard b. Tanner,
Providence; General Treasurer, SAM
uel Clark, Lincoln.
The record-union., 1897-03-17
Sutro Stopped the Work:

SAN FRANCISCO, March ia
small band of unemployed workmen
began to-day the construction of a
boulevard in Golden Gate Park, to pay
for which public subscriptions have
been taken. Ex-Mayor Sutro warned
the workmen to keep off his land, and
as the boulevard extends across SUI
tro's property, the work had to be sus-
pended. Sutro has promised to sign a
deed for the trip, however.
The record-union., 1897-03-17
Snow Rapidly rlelting.

MINNEAPOLIS, March 16.-Specials
from Bismarck and other Western and
North Dakota points state that the
snow is rapidly melting under Chi
nook winds. Twenty four hours ago
the mercury at Bismarck was Sc de-
grees below zero. This noon it was 80
degrees above. This viii probably
save the lives of thousands of cattle
that We're dying from cold.
The record-union., 1897-03-17
AT THE TRAPS.
Result of the First Days Shoot of the
Carson Tournament.

CARSON, March 16.-Owing to the
delay in the arrival of the morning
trains, half a dozen wingshots from
Utah and California failed to arrive in
time to enter, and as there were only
seven entries at noon, where ten were
required to fill the cup shoot. the
championship event was declared off.
and series of sweepstake shoots and
a match race between J. A. r. Elliott
of Kansas City and A. p Bigelow of
Ogden were substituted
The record-union., 1897-03-17
Bills introduced by Senator White

WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator
White this afternoon introduced sew
eral bills, but the only new one was
that for the reform of the laws of the
United States affecting seamen, based
on q recent decision of the Supreme
Court. An important measure he in
troduced was the Hawaiian cable bill.
Another was for the relief of the Union
Troy, Works
The record-union., 1897-03-17
Secretary Tade Resigns.

Pacific Jockey Club had to face an
other resignation to-day. A few days
ago President Spreckels and Secretary
Leake resigned and Assistant Secre-
tary Tade was elected Leake's success
sor. He decided to-day to follow the
action of his chief and F. H. Green was
elected Secretary. Leake is to be the
manager of the private interests ofethc
Spreckels brothers at San Diego
The record-union., 1897-03-17
Brutal TiurGer.

SAN DIEGO, March 16.-News was
received here to-day that during a fight
Saturday night at Campo, in this coun-
ty, Juan Garcia was stabbed by Nicho-
las Garlic, and died from the wound
last night. Garlic fled and it is thought
he is in the Laguna Mountains. The
murder was a most brutal one
Garlic drove his knife twice into Gar
cia's side, and then kicked him in the
abdomen. The kick ruptured a blood
vessel causing death. Officers are out
after Garlic.
The record-union., 1897-03-17
FATAL FIRE AT CHICAGO.
A Young Woman Burned to Death and
Another Badly Hurt.

CHICAGO, March 16.-One young
woman was burned to death and an
ether probably fatally hurt last night
in a fire which destroyed the residence
Of William Spear, 3643 Vernon avenue
Mr. Spear, who is an invalid, was res
cued by neighbours, and his three chill
dren barely had time. to escape from
The record-union., 1897-03-17
The Utah Legislature Adjourns.

SALT LAKE, March 16.-The Utah
Legislature adjourned sine die at B
O'Clock this afternoon.
The record-union., 1897-03-17

CONTINUED on Fifth Page)
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09
TRUSTEES SALE
Clothing, Hats, Caps, Shirts, Un-
derwear, Gloves, Hosiery, No
ti0ns, Trunks, vaIises, etc.

Mr.. J w. MEMINGER having put al
of his large stock Of goods, in my hands
as Trustee, for the benefit of his credi
tors, to be sold at either private or pub
lie sale, they will be offered at PRIVATE
sale within the next 30 DAYS at less
than cost
These goods are all first class, and
were bought for the best retail trade
and not such as you find in an auction
room.
All those wishing to purchase any
thing in this line. have an opportunity
of getting the best articles for the least
money,
This private sale may continue for
the entire 80 days, so be quick in maxi
ing your purchases and avoid the crowd
Mr. Meminger will be glad to wait
upon you. L.. V. KECK, Trustee.
Opposite Wallace House.
December 2S, 1896
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Church Notes.

Rev. Meminger, of Tyrone, Pa.
occupied the NJ. p. pulpit Sunday
morning Of last week and the NJ. T.
pulpit at night, preaching to large
and appreciative audiences.
Rev. Ochiltree, of Ellenboro, preach
ed Monday night December 2sth at
the M. p. church.
There will be special meetings at
the Presbyterian Church ON Wednes-
day, Thursday, and Friday evenings
at 1880 o'clock in observance of the
week of prayer. A full attendance
of the members is greatly desired.
Rev. A. NJ. Buchanan is absent
conducting a series Of meetings at
Ellsworth, Pa.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09
Auction Sale of Valuable Bank
Stock.

The undersigned Executors Of Jar
rett Linch. deceased, will sell at public
auction to the highest bidder for cash
the following bank stock at the following
times and places.
20 shares Of the capital stock OF the
Bank OF the Monongahela Valley of one
hundred (Sl00) dollars each, on
Monday, January 4. 1897,
at the banking house of said bank in
Morgantowu, IVA, between the hours
OF 8 O'Clock A. NJ, and one O'Clock p. NJ.
30 shares OF the. capital stock Of the
First National Bank of Grafton OF the
par value OF one hundred ($l00) dollars
each, on
Saturday, the 9th day OF January, 1897 /,
at the banking house OF said Bank in
Grafton, w. Va, between the hours Of
O'Clock A. NJ. and O'Clock p. NJ.
This 10Th day Of December, 1896.
}. l.. JAMESON,
l.. l.. JAMESON.
Executors of Jarrett Linch, deceased.
Cox & Baker, attorneys for the Exec
utors.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09
Read What F0st0ria People Think of
the Starr Piano,

The Starr Piano is used by about
all the leading citizens Of Fostoria,
Ohio, among them being Emma X
Maloy, DIR. U. G. Squires, Della
Haines, G. G. Beadle, W. o. Bulger.
John Andes Opera House. Mrs. fsa-
belle Hachet, Mrs. l.. A. Alcott, Mrs.
Ida Boley. Prof. Theodore Allebach,
Andrew Leafgreen and J. p. Ebersole.
These people believe they have the
best piano made and will gladly an
swer any questions in regard to the
same.
| am acquainted with the above
mentioned citizens of Fostoria and
know they are able to buy the best,
and would use nothing else.
f. w. BANNIsTER,
Supt., Seneca Glass Co.
The Starr Piano is used in the OPP
era House at Fostoria and still has
the same full and beautiful tone it
had ten years ago.
FRANK CAPLEs,
Book-keeper Seneca Glass Co.
The result is the same in every city
and town in the United States where
the Starr has been introduced. 1t is
now singing its own praises In Nor
gantown as it is all around the
world.
The Richmond Piano is medium
grade piano, much cheaper than the
Starr, but larger and better than many
pianos sold as high grade instruments
a hirh rra6 a I1rioac
There is greater demand for Chicago
Cottage Organs than for any other
make. The result is an annual out
put of 900 Chicago Cottage Organs
One complete organ every ten min
utes-a hitherto unexampled phenom-
enon.
The above instruments always give
satisfaction and will last a lifetime
Don't waste your hard earned money
on instruments that are dear at any
price and will always be ridiculed by
your neighbors. Cash or easy pay
ments. WALTER A. MEsTREzAT,
Agent.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09
County Court.

The County Court met in regular
session on Monday. Mr.. Sine the new
commissioner was present and assumed
his duties gracefully, He will no
doubt be useful member The course
of the other two members Messrs.
Price and Bowlby in the past assure US
of their care and observation-disclosures. Mr..
Price was reelected President for the
ensuing year.
Deputy sheriffs were sworn in as
follows Clinton district, Allen r.
Price; Union diitrict, Charles w.
Coombs; Clay district, Norman Garri-
son; Grant district, VIM. H. Brand,
Battelle district, James NJ. Anderson.
Sheriff Garrison will look after Nor
gan and Cass districts in person.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

As soon as thought finds body
it begins trying to move the world
If some people would laugh more
their doctor bills would be less.
When a Young lion is hungry, how
much better of is he than a wolf?
Prosecuting good man is the
devils way of showing that he hates
God.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

The wages of sin is death, no mat
ter how promptly we pay our pew
rent.
Daughter-"Did You give Charlie
any encouragement" Father
WELL | suppose il amounts to that.
He called it loan, however,
VINO sold the most holiday goods?
Posten.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

The farmers are sticking close Il
their fea l estate and quite a GOOD
deal Of Il is sticking close to them
POSTER sold from 5000 to 1000 lbs
Of candy in A OF 5 days even if i
had some .'sfaic7 gum in it.
SINCE the return Of the student.
quite number Of press clubs, TEN
porarily suspended have been reor
ganized.
The cutters and spouting ON tho
court house were recently undergo
ing repairs and being cleaned out by
several expert worlsingmen.
A TRAVELLING chamber of horrors
in wax works was here for few
days last week and raked in quite
a number 3f dimes from the morbi3
" inclined. Y
The State Board of Agriculture
reports that the growing wheat
throughout the State is about "a pei
cent. Of full average and that the
plant is well rooted, and in good con-
ditiun to stand the winter.
GIN. WEYLER in an interview de
clares that there are but 500 Cuban
insurgents in all and some unkind
creature has actually asked why il
is that he can't lick EN- with 100,-
900 finely trained soldiers.
SEVERAL Of the worst Of the
street crossings were cleaned
last week by flushing them with
water, but the nuisance il az bad as
ever again. 1t will never be per
manently Rended Until the streets
are paved.
THE report that the mother o.
Harry Shaw had died recently at hel
home In Unlontown, gained wide
circulation here last week. The
many friends of the young gentle
man will be glad to learn that the
rumor was not true.
The year just closed has witnessed
probably the greatest advance in in
dustrial prosperity which Morgan
town has ever witnessed and tn,
opening year bids fair to eclipse even
this eviable record. Let every pub
lie spirited citizen help the boon
along
The attractive display in Hirsch
mans window will catch the eye O
the returning students in great
shape. The dressing and arrange
ment of these windows reflect q
great deal of credit upon Will Whit
tington who does the greater part o.
it.
THIS year there will be two eclips
es of the sun both of them being Wis
IDLE in Morgantown. The first is
scheduled for February first, and is
to be very slight one barely visi-
BILE even with good glass. The
other one will occur on July 29th
and will be quite visible in this vi
entity.
IT is understood that State Super
intendent Of Schools-elect Trottel
has decided to appoint Luther c.
Anderson, of Lewis county, as one OF
his clerks. This is said to be a
first class appointment. Mr. Ander.
son was very prominent student
here last year and was editor in
chief of the magnificent annual pub
lished last year. His friends will be
glad to learn Of his good fortune.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

At the NJ. =. "a Christmas Bazal
was held at which Mrs. Santa Claus
presided. REGULATIONS and solos by
different members Of the Sunday
School and songs by the choir were
rendered during the evening and
these were interspersed by bulletins
received over special telephone wir,
by Mrs. Santa, telling of her hus
bands approach. When he finally
appeared the excitement Yves intens,
and his greeting was in the nature o.
an ovation. Taking the entertain
ment as whole it was a very cred
liable one and its promoters are vel
paid for their trouble by the consci
BUSINESS of having performed dill
cult feat in an extremely creditablt
manner.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09
Better Goods for Less Money,
Better Quality at Less Prof
it, Better Value with more
Satisfaction--These are the
inducements we hold out to
Morgantown Buyers.

Look at our prices below. Come
and look at our goods and we will sell
you every time.
Large glass cake stands. 10 and loo
Large covered dish. ...... 15c
8 inch deep dishes. .... 10c
81 inch high footed bowls. ... 10c
Large sugar bowls with cover. loo
Large butter dish ..s....... l0c
Initial tumblers Morgantown
manufacture. .......... &c
Heavy stamped IA at dish pam. zoe
Heavy stamped II at dish pan. Csc
Heavy stamped 81 qt-dish pan. 35c
10 at bucket. !. ~. ...... loo
10 at bucket extra heavy ...... 30c
One-half gallon covered bucket SC
2 gallon covered bucket 1890. 25c
Success Flour sitter ....... 12c
Galvanizcd wash pan 10c
Stew kettles. ....... 10, l6 & 30c
Coffee and tea pots. ~, Is, Is & zoe
Large dinner buckets. 25c
Tin cups, two for sc
L at measure. ........ sc
Egg WHIPS ........-s.,f. ...a-...- DC
Asbestos stove mats Sc
Stove polishing mits. l2c
Stove polish DC
Sewing machine oil 81
All bristle shoe brush. 15C
Shoe backing, large box &c
Shoe polish K
"a sheets letter paper ...,... 81
"a envelopes 3 & &C
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09
lTI,e Nem neminlo,,

JUSTIN NJ. KUNKLE, Local Editor.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09
For Pneumonia.

DR.. J. c. Bishop, of Agnew, Mich,
says: ~ have used Foley's Honey and
Tar in the very severe cases of pDeu-
monia the past month, with good re-
suits. For sale by II. B. Lazier &
Son.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

The farmer leads no r u life;
The c ID sows will rot;
And when at f V rests from strife,
His bones all A X lot.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

LADIES' Jackets and Capes. All
styles, all prices. Hirschman's.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

The next evening there were two
entertainments, one at shs NJ, 4.
church and the other at the Nj p
and both attracted immense audi
ences.
1.-THE Dutch Doll and Talking
Tree" were the features at the NJ. Z.
church and both reflect great credit
upon the performers. The choir
had been divided and placed ON each
side of the pulpit, concealed by ever
greens sind some of the most beauti.
full effects ever heard in Morgantown
were accomplished. Numerous beau
tiful solos were rendered, Mrs, Mil
ton Hirschman probably receiving
the heartiest applause although the
whole program was rendered in an
excellent manner. The sStar in the
East" constructed of electric lights
was very beautiful and the solo by
Miss Mary Hayes was quite effective.
Layton Coombs as Santa in the tree
was a success and was greeted by
tumultuous applause by the younger
generation. On the whole the entire
program was most gratifying sue
cess and only words of commenda-
ton can be gwen it.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

Dir. Morris, Dentist, has made his ar
engagements to remain permanently at
home hereafter and keep his Office open
oil the time. Any one needing his ser
vices can find him always prepared to
wait ON them.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09
THE CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENTS
Enjoyed by Large Audiences and
Reflect

Great Credit upon the Painstaking
Christian ladies Who had Them in
Charge.
The church ladies Of Morgantown
whenever they enlist in any cause
see to it that it does not fail for
want If proper effort. This year
they fairly Cut did themselves in
their efforts to have the Young folks
enjoy the blessed season of Joy to
the utmost. The entertainments
while not so numerous as usual ow-
ing to various circumstances were
more varied and elaborate than ever
before. The entertainment at the
Presbyterian church was the first
one given, occurring on Thursday
evening at seven o'clock. Ii was
quite novel affair and consisted
mainly II singing and recitations by
the smaller children, Old Santa APP
peared here as in all the other
churches and the young idea fairly
went wild over his appearance.
Christmas Chimes, as it is called
filed all with mirth and merriment
befttiug the occasion,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-22
AT NEW YORK.
Ruling Prices in Produce at the Sea-
boards Commercial Metropolis


NEW YORK, July 21-Flcur-Receipts, H. 800
brls; exports $3.50 brs. Market strong and held
1oG20c higher with buyers; Minnesota patents
$4250470; Minnesota bakers. $3.60Q3.75; winter
patents, $440@4.70; winter straghts S46D475; win
ter extras, $32O03.5O; winter low grades 1908. 30
Rye flour steady. Rye strong; No. 2 Western 40c
Barley firm; Western, 29Lc. Barley malt dull
Wheat-Receipts, IS, SOS blu; exports. 80, 492 bu.
Options opened easier with the decline in Liver
pool, but turned strong and advanced all day
with few reactions stimulated by strong later
cables, good foreign and export buying and less
higher. Sales included; No; ? red, July, $500
SeSc closed at S64c. September, 71sQS0i2c, closed
Spot steady: No p 3ll3c. Options opened easier
in consequence of country offerings and good crop
ret higher july. 5GSihc closed at BIC: Sep
t6mber, 515s@32c, closed at 32c
Srot, easy, no; 2. 27sq22c. Options dull and
9S g 5dd S2s9E e As net @a
Hay steady Hops steady. Hides firm. Leather
Beef quiet, cut meats steady Lard quiet;
Pork dull, Tailow steady.
Coffee-Options opened steady with prices IN
changed TO 10 points lower: ruled generally weak,
following unsatisfactory European advces and
frer ruling Of spot coffee closed steady wit
prices 1oq15 points net decline Sales, H. 500 bags
Market steady ana held higher; No = invoice
& 00s ass % M basa SMeqaS SGrdqya O S es
Bqcaramanga; zee bags Central American. Rio
States. 5000 bags; cleared for Europe 5000 bags;
stock 24SOQQ bags Total warehouse deliveries
9525 from New York New York Stock today,
4QS. S1 bags; United states stock; 45o555 bags;
Visible for the United states, So bags against
Sugar-Raw and refined firm.
Cotton-seed oil firmly held; better inquiry re-
o b. mills l60i62c: prime summer yellow, 22il
@25lAc off summer yellow 24q24!ac.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Thirteen Transfers, with "a COnsidera-
ton of $16.S75.

Instruments filed for record in the recorder S
Office of Marion county, Indiana, for the twenty
four hours ending at p. m. July q. 1897 as
furnished by Theo Stein, abstracter of titles,
corner of Market and Pennsylvania streets, In
dianapolis, Suite 229, first office floor. The
Lemcke. Telephone 1850:
Lots 81, 81 s. and 81. smith SMITH, & PuTseTs
subdivision of JOnes's addition ........... 81, 00O
George c. Rrenneman to Edwin y. Logs
ton iot -. t,oDo''9 125
Same to same, Lot IS, Robbns's Drexel
Park addition .......................... 125
John S. Fleming to Josie B. Boswell, Lots
81. 81 and 9S Boswell 4 F1emng's Grand
Lille V, HarpeV to Samuel Schuck, part
of southwest Quarter of southeast quar-
ter of Section 49, Township 16, Range s.. 500
Elihu Wolf to John L. Poore part Of west
half of southeast quarter of Section %, 80,
Township II. Range 8. ...........:........... 500
Willard y. Hough to Charles NJ Cooper,
Lot As, Willard Place. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1900
Equitable Savings and Loan Association to
cdttameyeTs Prospect- eta addition @ ESQ
addition Ni! lU.s .o.-' --ot .''' 1575
Isabelle Stuart to John A. Stuart, west
half of southeast quarter of northwest
200
Same to Sarah J. Loves. east half of south
west quarter of northwest quarter of Sec
ticn q. Township IA, Range 5.............. 200
Of southeast quarter of northwest quar-
ter Of Section q, Township IA. Range j.. 200
Samuel Jackson to John c. Pearson, Lot
IS. Block /, Wiley & Martins northwest
Transfers 12. consideration 10 SIS