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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-19
Captain Jack Arnold Sick at Charleston

A private letter from Camp Akin
son says that Captain Jackson Ar
mold, of the Weston company, is
very sick and that he is not expected
to recover in time to leave the camp
with the regiment. What is the
matter with him is not stated. Ar
mold was member Of the class of
'96 which graduated from the Uni
versity and is known to many people
here, all of whom hope that he will
soon recover from his illness.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-19

the last few days however he had been
more cheerful and had been in his old
place more than usual.
This was apparently the manner
he had taken with the cunning of
those who have made the resolve to
end their lives TO disarm suspicion.
and the vigilance of those near him was
relaxed. The opportunity presented
itself and the deed was done.
A BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL. SKETCH.
Henry NJ. Morgan was born in
Morgantown, April 10, IS43, beinga
son of Enos d., and Martha b. Nor
gan The Morgan family have been
and are one OF the most distinguish
ed families of the state and upon
their prowess at an early day the
northern settlements of the state de-
pended very largely for protection
against the Indians. Among the
savages who made raids through
here in those early days and who
were fought by the Morgans were
Tecumseh, Logan and Pontiac. The
story of the great fight of Morgan
and the two Indians is known by
every one.
Henry Morgan's paternal grand
father was son of the founder of
Morgantown Col. blackwell Morgan,
who was relative OF David Morgan
of Indian fame and of Gen. David
Morgan, the WAGNER general OF the
Revolution.
The family since 1926 have been
engaged in the printing business in
the town and have been very sue
cessful at it. The Morgantown Post
was founded by Henry Morgan in
1864
He received his education as did
many of the leading men Of this and
adjoining states at the old Monon-
gala Academy and at an early age
he learned the trade as a compositor
which he followed until he founded
the Post.
In 1865 he associated with him
self Captain n. n. Hoffman and upon
the illness of the latter in 1888 he pur-
chased the entire paper after which
time he has published it under the
firm name of II. III. Morgan & Sons.
The Post is the first Republican
paper to be published in the county
and it is the oldest living paper in
the town. 1t is also one of the lead
ing papers of the state and is wide
~ read for its excellence.
Its editor was the first one to pay
particular attention to local cores
pondenee which has become such
popular feature with local papers all
over the country. The large circulas
ton and wide influence which the
paper enjoys is due to great extent
to his ability as an editor and good
management as a publisher.
OnOctober 25, 1865 he was married
to Josephine A. Lazier daughter Of
e. 9. Lazier of this place. They had
two children both Of whom are living
They are b. H., and W. H., who were
associated with their father In the
printing and publishing business.
In politics he was always staunch
republican. He was member or
Monongalia lodge No. 10, /. O. O. r..
and OF the Athens Lodge No.
Knights of Honor
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-19
THE WAR PROGRESS.
A Few of the Things that have
been done in the last
twenty-four hours.

i he Germans near from
Dewey. He asked the German
Admiral at Manila if the two
counties were at war or at
peace. eff at war | want you
to conduct yourself different
ly. If at war shall know
how to conduct myself. THE
call down will cause the gay
and festive Deutscher to act
a little more clrcumspectly.
The first installment of
troops start for Porto Rico.
They go from Santiago and
General Miles accompanies
them. More start from
Charleston and orders have
been issued to start others
from Chickamauga. The
West Virginians go for sure.
The fleet will 60 in a short
time. Assaults from land and
sea will be made and the for
tifications reduced as rapidly
as possible.
1t is reported from Wash
ington that if necessary seven
ty thousand troops will be
sent to Porto Rico. Forty
thousand will be the first
number sent.
Instructions have been sent
to Shafter by Mckinley as to
the government of Santiago.
He is told to be as lenient as
possible.
Shafter may shortly be
started on a march to hunt
Spaniards that may land him
IN Havana.
The Spanish papers report
that seven American war ships
bombarded Manzanillo yester-
day.
Uprisings on account Of
the heavy burden of taxation
are taking place in several
parts of Spain and a military
dictatorship is proposed by
several leaders among the
Republicans.
A movement is on foot to
found a home for Cervera to
prevent his return to Spain
where he will be subjected to
insult and perhaps put to
death. He may be induced
to remain in this country.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-19
Lecture.

Tonight, Tuesday, July 10Th, at
Commencement Hall, at s O'clock,
Prof. Woolery will give lecture on
Greek Life" The lecture will be
free and all the students and public
generally are invited.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-19
HENRY NJ. MORGAN DEAD.
The Editor of the post" Dies by His
Own Hand.
AND TRAGIC END OF A USEFUL CAREER.

Great Shock to the Entire Communicate Entirely Unex-
peced to all but the Immediate Famly-The MeIan-
choy Caused by Disease from which Recovery Impossible
Weapon Used Thirty Eight CaIber ReyoIver-Deat In
sananeousNot Found for Some Time Afterwards Although
Number of People Heard the ShotNo Inquest eld-Ar-
rangements for the FuneraA Short Sketch of his Life
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-19

Some where in Morgantown, on
Saturday evening, black silk UNI
brella. The handle is of horn and
the initials 81. T. H. cut on it..
Finder will bring to this office and
receive reward.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-19
Rooms for Rent.

Furnished rooms on Main street.
First or second floors. Electric
light. Elegant location. Very rea
sohable rates. Apply at this office
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-19

The American soldier is more than
a soldier: he is man. He does not
fght for money, for favor or for glory
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-19
For Rent

A room suitable for paint or
plumbers shop. Apply to S. A..
Posten.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-05-11
Wants the News.

B. L. Sutton, the bonanza farmer,
from the southern part of the county
went to Medical Lake last week to
take a course of medicated baths
while he is convalescing from his re-
cent illness. He wrote us on Monday
as follows:
Medical Lake, May 9th, 1898.
Mr.. ]. A. Thompson,
Dear Sir:-I am up here knocking
off some of Adams county soil and
feel considerable better. 1t would be
good thing if some of you fellows
would follow suit. Send me up a
copy of the News so can see what is
going on down in Gods country,
Yours truly,
b. L. SUTTON.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-05-11

1885, hearing was had at this office James F.
Coss was present By person and by counsel, and
the United States was represented by Special
Agent A. D. Thorp.
The testimony OF the entryman shows that
homestead entry was made on September o,
1889; that a small house l0x12 was built upon
the land in January, 1890 and that the entry
man, with his fla mily moved into the house in
the month of February, $780, that year or
more previous to making said homestead entry
he pur chased a piece of railroad land upon
which he built a house and numerous other
buildings, and was then under the impression
having made homestead entry for so acres,
that he was not entitled to another entry but
that, upon enquiry he found that an act OF
March ., 1889, allowed him second homestead
entry; that he resided upon, cultivated and
improved the land embraced in his homestead
entry continuously up to the time of making
final proof; that he was not absent more than
two months in any year. that he cultivated
the land in good faith with the intention OF
making home for himself and family; that
the railroad land which he purchased and
which cornered with the land embraced in his
homestead entry, was cultivated by him during
this period, but that neither the land embraced
in the homestead entry nor the land purchased
OF the railroad compady was, of itself, sufficient
to support him and his family.
The testimony of the witnesses for the gov.
eminent is to the effect that james +. Co.'S
made the entry and settlement as alleged and
moved onto the land, but that in their opinion
the residence of the entryman was upon the
railroad land, and they give as their reasons
for this opinion that there was more improve
ments upon the railroad land; that there was
a better house upon IL; that they saw the
entryman and his wife going back and forth to
the house upon the homestead, and they indi.
rectly give il MS their opinion that the entry.
man was simply pretending to reside upon the
homestead land for the purpose of getting title,
but that he did not enter il in good faith under
the homestead law TO make a home for himself
and family.
1t was shown that the entryman was a poor
man; that before learning that he had ex.
hausted his homestead privileges he had ex-
pended all his ready money in improvements
upon the land purchased from the railroad
company. and il is shown that the entryman is
II hard working farmer. We are of the opinion
from the testimony as presented, that the en-
tryman has shown good faith in settling upon,
cultivating and improving the land embraced
in his homestead entry, and that, taking into
consideration his financial condition, the
health of his wife. and the character of the
land, that his residence. cultivation and i'm
provement are sufficient to show his good faith,
and we, therefore find
That the contest should be dismissed; that
the entry should be relieved from suspension
and, therefore, we recommend that patent
issue upon his final certificate
MATTHEW +. LOGAN, Register.
T. NJ. FLoURSEY, Receiver.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-05-11
Neighborhood News.
LIND, WASH.

From our regular Correspondent.
The rain last week was welcome
visitor.
Gust Jansen has returned from the
roundup.
Tom Fitzpatrick has purchased a
buggy. Look out, girls.
There was small dance at the
warehouse last Friday.
Miss Jennie Campbell was visiting
Miss Annie Jansen last week.
The people are all rejoicing over
Commodore Dewey's success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Niece are the happy
parents of brand new baby girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hollinshead were the
guests of J. j. Merriman last Sunday
Mr.. Phillpott has taken advantage
of the high market and is hauling his
wheat to town.
Mike Fitzpatrick OF Spokane spent
Saturday and Sunday among his many
friends at this place. Mike thinks
that Spokane is all right.
Lind is on the boom. There is talk
of three new dwelling houses to be
erected in short time; also a new
store, with J. M. Moulton as proprie-
tor. He intends going to Spokane
next week to lay in a stock of dry
goods. He also intends dealing in
live stock. Our congratulations Joe.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-05-11
Attending the Institute.

The following is list of teachers
attending the tenth annual session OF
the Adams county institute:
Mrs Leta Winslew Emmert, county
superintendent, w. S. Holmes, j.
Howard Reid, Harry CAVITY, Walter
Staser, Leroy G. Burkhart, G. ]. Allen
Mrs. F. B. Utter, Mary E. Boyer, Mrs.
L. Bemis, Mrs. Ellen Dingman, Miss
Anna Meehan, Edith Staser, Mary
Miller, Oda Kaufman, Ethel Kauff-
man, Mary Slow, B. j. Near, Carrie
Faulk, Bertha Olney, Elsie Coe, j.
Roy Stacer, Frank Allen, Isaac Dir
slime, G. H. Knapp, Myrtle Graham,
John Staser, l.. c. Van Patten, ]. G.
McCune.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-05-11
For Sale.

Northeast "a, section 3, township IL, range 80
East u, el5, section q, township II, range 3S
Northwest1t, section 10, township 10 north
range 49,
West a me- !! el2 nw4, section 80, township 10
range 81.
Lot 25x1O0 feet and two-story frame house, or
BUSINESS street in Ritzville.
Two lots md nice four-roOm house in Paha
Wash. Good we'll, barn, outhouses, etc. vii
sell cheap, for cash, or trade for lani.
County school and District warrants bong hi
at highest MAJ ket prize. Il. d. gibson,
Real Estate and Insurance
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-05-11
Z. S. Land ONCE. Spokane. Wash.
April %, 1898.


April -, 1898.
United States VS.. James +. Coss, jr., eontestee.
Involving the So of the nwl4 Of sec. s, tp. IS
north. range 81, Z. w.a
DECISION OF REGISTER AND RECEIVER.
On September 9Th. 1898, James r. Coss, jr.,
made Homestead Entry No. 6s7S for the 81 OF
nwl4 of sec. s, tip. IS north, range "a, E.wx.
Upon the report Oft. D. Rockwell the said
entry was held for cancellation by the Hon.
Commissioner of the general land Office and
this ONCE was notified of said action by letter
of November 18th. 1896. The entryman was re-
quired TO show cause why his entry should not
be finally Cancelled within thirty days from the
notice and he filed afidavits showing compli-
ance with the law and asking for a hearing.
By letter OF December Is. 1897, the Hon. Com
missioner Of the general hand Office directed
this Office 70 order a hearing to determine as 20
whether James +. Co.'s, H., had resided upon.
cultivated and Improved the said tract Of land
in good faith under the homestead law.
Notices were issued and upon February p,
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-05-11
Land Case Settled.

Ritzville, May 8, 1893.
Editor News:-As | am frequently
asked If | have received decision re-
garding my homestead, / would say
that received notice on Tuesday of
last week that would receive pat
ent to the land. AS it may be OF
interest to some, ] would state that
omeone-perhaps one of my nearest
neighbors-sent letter to Washing
ton, d. c., making some criticisms rs
to my residence on the land after ]
had made final proof, which caused
the department to send one of their
government agents here to interview
my nearest neighbors in regard to the
matter At that time they made a
strong case against me to the agent,
the result of which was that | was
given chance to call for hearing or
the entry would be Cancelled. / APP
piled for the hearing, appeared at the
time set with four witnesses--the gov
eminent with two-and s. A. Wells,
my attorney. One of the government
witnesses testimony to the govern
ment agent was very damaging to my
case, but when he was put on the
stand at the Spokane land office, he
could not swear to the evidence he
gave to the government agent, and
could only testify as to his opinion.
1t was nice piece of spite work to
get the government to bleed me out
Of money in saving my home. 1t
seems to me that word 'final," in final
proof, is ont Of place. As in my case,
if one has proved up on homestead,
and has some such friends ~ as /
have, his proof is liable not to be final
until he defends malicious act
against him.
The following is an exact copy of
the decision of register and receiver
OF the land Office. j. F. Coss, JR.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-05-11
Pure Prepared.

Just received Il nice new stock OF
paints, oil, turpentine, paint brushes,
doors, windows and all kinds of mould
ings at Greene's, which will he sold mt
prices lower than ever before sold in
Ritzville.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-05-11
Hair Wanted.

Horse hair wanted, name or tail, in
exchange for brushes or cash. Brushes
at regular retail prices. 10 cents per
pound for hair in trade, or 5 cents in
cash. SAMUEL ARMSTRONG,
Lind, Washington.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-05-11
Notice.

All persons knowing themselves to
be indebted to me will please call on
Smith & Thomson and Settles. A.
Osborne.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-05-11
Call for City Warrants.

The following general fund warrants
OF the town OF Ritzville, Washington,
will be pail upon presentation, viz
Nos. 400, 40, 46l, 462, 4G3, AGA, 4G5,
466. Interest on the above warrants
will cease on and after the date Of this
publication. W. l.. OLMsTEAp,
Town treasurer.
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-30

DR.. J. NJ. Ford, chairman of the ter
ritorial republican central committee,
has rendered his resignation and sever
ed his connection with that body. In
his letter of declination, he says: "Be-
ing bimetalist, I cannot stultify my
self by supporting cause that, in my
judgment, is against the best interests
of the people Of Arizona. The declar-
alton made by the Secretary OF the
Treasury that the gold standard shall
be riQidly maintained, and that in less
than one year after the pledge of the
republican party in it's st. Louis plat
form, to do all in its power to promote
the cause of bimetalism, should sug-
gest to every honest advocate of bimet-
alism that the time had arrived for him
to sever his relations with the party
advocating the single gold standard u
DR.. Ford, in taking this step, has proven
that he has the manliness to place prin-
ciple above party.
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-30

The long drawn out case of Barth vs..
Apache County has at length been de-
cided by the Supreme Court of the
Territory in favor of the plaintiff. We
are not we'll enough versed in law to
attempt criticism of the decision,
even if we doubted the honesty of our
Judiciary, which we do not. On the
contrary, we are of the opinion that
any decision they may hand down, is
the law as they honestly and conscien-
tiously understand it, The case has
reached final decision, unless Apache
county apr eals it to the United States
Supreme Court, and that would cost as
much as to pay the judgment, Navajo
county, as we have before stated, will
have to pay little more than half this
claim. The MAIL warned our Super
visors sometime ago about this suit, in
connection with saddling an additional
$4,000 debt on the county for court
house and Jail that we could get along
without until we are more able to build.
Told them it would increase the rate of
taxation, which was already grievous
burden to many of our small tax-pay-
ers. What We said then has come to
pass. The rate Of taxation will have to
be materially increased in order to pay
interest and create sinking fund to
meet our obligations as they become
due; or do the Supervisors propose to
let those who come after them meet the
claims they had no hand in creating as
best they may. 1t is an easy matter to
issue .bondsv-hut a different matter al
together when it comes to paying them.
The worst feature of the matter is that
the assessable property of the county
is not increasing in the same ratio as
the interest bearing debt. Outside of
Winslow we doubt if there will be any
increase. It must be borne in mind
that this increased rate of taxation is
not for one year, but is to continue for
a series of years; or until all indebted
ness contracted is paid. It should not
be forgotten either, that an excessively
high rate of taxation, not only keeps
capital from coming in, but has ten
dency to drive it out
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-30

What an endless source of study and
research would be necessary to enable
one to understand such simple thing
as drop of water! Even what little is
known about it is intensely interesting.
A drop of water is inhabited. 1t has
its flora and fauna. II reduced to
temperature of 80 degrees above zero
it gains in bulk ten per cent and then
solidifies or turns into ice. If reduced
to eleven hundred degrees below zero
it loses about 81 per cent Of its bulk,
but the weight remains the same; at
this temperature it becomes the hard
est substance in nature. It would be
sbout six times as hard as the finest
steel, and with it your name could be
scratched upon the purest diamond that
was ever mined Raise the temperature
to PIP degrees and it turns into vapor;
apply heat to the vapor until it is de-
composed, then you have oxygen gas
and hydrogen gas. Stick match to
either of these gases and they burn.
Take the drop of water, and put it on
the fire thus created and it is extin-
guished.- (Ga.) Dictator.
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-30
Fitzhugh Lee.

The Los Angeles Times paid the fol-
lowing deserved compliment to the man
who SO fearlessly upheld the dignity
and manhood of America in Cuba dur
ing trying time:
AS Consul General to Havana, Gen
Fitzhugh Lee has acquitted himself
with unusual credit. Placed in posi-
tion of grave responsibility by Presi-
dent Cleveland, he has discharged the
duties of that position with such signal
ability and such wise discretion that he
has won the hearty esteem and admira-
tion of every patriotic American. He
is no longer Fitzhugh Lee of Virginia,
but is entitled to be known hereafter
as Fitzhugh Lee of America.
The reception of General Lee, upon
his return from Havana, was sponta-
neous popular endorsement of his SER
vices in Cuba, and splendid tribute to
his worth and ability as man and an
American. His progress from Key West
to Washington was an almost contin-
.uops ovation. All along the route the
people by thousands greeted him at
each stopping place, and showered upon
him their congratulations and tokens
of admiration. These demonstrations
were not due solely to the fact that Gen.
Lee is man of the South. If mis- route
had been through northern territory,
the public demonstrations would have
been as hearty. In this popular YER
dict, swell done, good and faithful SER
want" there is no sectionalism, no par
tyism. Gen. Lee has served the Amer
lean people well and faithfully. The
American people appreciate the service,
and honor the man who has rendered
it as highminded, loyal and patriotic
American.
At one of the stopping places along
the route to Washington, Gen. Lee said: !:
81 cannot talk to you now. In fact, this
is not the time totalk, but the time for
action" In these words he sounded
the keynote of the situation. The time
for action is at hand. We have had
enough of talk-perhaps more than
enough. It is time to begin to 'saw
wood" And the great American peo-
pie are ready for the saving job.
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-30

The Ohio State Senate, who have been
investigating the methods employed by
Hanna to secure his return to the q. S.
Senate, have said that the election was
secured through bribery and fraud. A
large majority of the American people
were of that opinion from the start.
His seat will be contested, and it re-
mains to be seen what action the hon.
orable body, of which he is member,
will take in the matter. If it should
sustain the verdict of the Senate of his
own State, Hanna will be relegated to
that obscurity from which he never
should have emerged. His career as a
leader has made one of the darkest
pages in the political history of this
country.
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-30
April the Most Fateful Month.

April appears to be the fateful month
in the history of this country. The war
of the revolution began in that month,
the battle of Lexington having been
fought April 10Th.
Washington was inaugurated and our
constitutional government began April
80, 1888.
The war of 1912 was declared formally
on the 10Th of June, but the first i'm
portant act of our government which
preceded and led to it, was the act
passed April 4, laying an embargo for
nine days on all British vessels in
American ports.
The occupation of Mexico by this
country began ir the fall of 1S45, but
the first blood actually shed in the
Mexican war was on April Goth, from
which date the military history of the
conflict really began.
The Black Hawk, Cherokee and Sem
mole wars were declared in April.
The firing on Fort Sumpter, which
ushered in the civil war, was on April
II, 1861, and Lee surrendered at Appo-
mattox, four years later, on April 9th.
Lincoln was assassinated April 14th.
And now the most critical time since
the civil war, the present conflict with
Spain, began in April, 1898. April cuts
conspicuous figure in the national
history of this country.