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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1898-02-23
REPLACE TIE NAMES DEAD
Navy Deparii-,s mt Orders EnIistments at
Aarions Points.

aarfOhs fDintss
WASHING TON, Feb. 22.-Steps have
been taken by the navy department. to
fill the vacauc ; in the enlisted branch
Of the raw caused by the loss of most
Of TIA. ew Of the Maine The legal
quota is n5s, about 800 short, and ar
rangemen s have been made for the i'm
mediate cnli tnent of about that mum.
Der Of men Teleglaphic orders have
been sent e. he recruiting officers in
charge cf Q receiving ships at New
York, hil .le phia and Norfolk author.
izing theLl make the enlistments.
The CT. ,rle4 { are in addition to
thoee pr vio4sly authorized to complete
the crews the monitors Puritan and
Terror am. tie dispatch boat Dolphin.
In each case it was specified that the
recruits should be citizens of the United
States.
There viii b. no difficulty whatever
in S cur e the men, inasmuch as
there are appie ii >. on file far in ex
cess e tAe rcqui4einsnts of the navy for
SOC. ii aes o como, unless congress shall
immedi tely CO ply with the recon-
men iou Of tie department for an
incT Of 20 zen in the enlisted
strength o. he navy.
Numercu J. .ters and kilograms have
been cesye, az the department from
individuals tla iVing to Jon the navy,
asking 10 b hlsted Immediately. A
telegram Was received from an organi.
cation i'll = roit offering the immediate
services OF 1000 citizens in that city in
case Of ned. Fatr otto offers also hav'
been received from other places.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1898-02-23
AN INTERESTING ROW.
Fuss over an Allegheny Schocl
Building in which Peoples
is Interested.

Everybody chewing the Rag Morgan
town People may find something Of
interest to them in it "a 800, 900
Building that is not much account
This is Clipping from the Pittsburg
Times Of the 18th inst, and is pub
usfed as an Advertisement.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1898-02-23
HAPPY OVER / HORROR
Spaniards In Cuba Rejoice
Over Maine Disaster.
a BOAT sKs SCAR THE SHIP.
Then the Awful Explosion Foilowed--Pas-
senser on Ward Line steamer Arriv-
ing In Ness York So stafes-other Pas
sengers Give Information.

NEW YORK, Feb. 22.-The Ward line
steamer Seelranca has arrived at quar-
aninc from Tampico and Havana. The
SER ra.ea arrived at Havana at 10
o'c.ock on he morning after the disaster
to the Maine aud passed close by the
wreck The sag Iaia as passengers
said that great excitement prevailed at
Havana, and at the time Of sailing the
foreign popu ion was generally of the
opiu on that tie Maine was destroyed
by design They cited among other
things support Of this theory the
fact that the Spanish maR-of-war Al
fonso XII, which was anchored near the
Maine, charge1 her moorings just pre-
yious to the disaster. One of the pas
seDgers, William L. Carbin, went 50 far
IS to ray he saw boat go near the
Ma ne a shors time previous to the ex-
csjon. lie d he would go to Wash
IL. tor aie statement before the
prvpee Authorities.
G. p. F4olcomb of Newcastle, Del,
General manager of a street railroad in
P ladelphia. one of the pas sengers ON
otrd the egurdnca, was outspoken in
Ii 5 belief ! nat the Investigation at Ha-
vana would reveal some startling cir
cu&ist noes. II went to Havana, said
Er unlco1nb, mot at all IL sympathy
" ia the Insurgents but on Wednesday,
when we got to Havana, | belieye any
OF the Amer ans on board was IN a
mood to commit murder The flags of
ti;e Spanish warship were not at half
mist The vessels of all other nation
oil 1,oE raid fhfc Climb mi, 70 "a
the dead.
The contrast between the bearing of
ths -,paniards and t'ubans is strong.
AT the funeral of The Mines seamen
the Cuban women in tie streets were
almost all dressed in mourning, while
the SPANISH women wore colors. The
onl American flags I saw III the " iiioie
pc assion We're two small ones about 3
by d inches. | went aboard the Al
phonso XII and was received politely.
IT, My EXPRESS on OF rsgret | heard
ia &c was from an officer, who com
p.ained that the force Of the Maine ex-
ples.9ii had broken his toilet bottles.
Thee car be no misbaking the indiffer-
enc o. the Spaniaris in Havana over
tito 20 os the wasship and those on
b0.r On Thursday, while driving to
the &c Getery with two American
friends, was a .iled with jeers and
soas eole throw Il large stone at our car
rage
. N. Bohtesy OF this city. who was
wlgn Mr.. Aoleomb in the carriage,
adde
sThat's perfectly true. In fact one
or two child en- o. cd after us that they
had Blown up til americana and that
til were g "A Q. it, / did not hear a
single eApr, ion of regret for the terri
bic l,ss OF he from any Spaniard dur
ing the time WAS III Havana. F"
t.,.,ik Meinh iIes Of this city, an
e. witness OF tie explosion and fell
low pass en- of fir. Eolcomb, said he
h AID an excited Spaniard declare
shortly after ti.e explosion that if the
"Ameiicano sent another warship it
also would ne blown up.
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lished as an Advertisement.
The new Sixth ward school house.
at CHARTERS and Juniata streets, is to
be dedicated on Washington's BIRTH
day, which comes on Tuesday Of next
week. There promises to be some
sensational features connected with
the construction of the buildings,
and the school board, contractors and
architect may be compelled TO go into
court and explain certain features
Of the work
The sub-contractors claim that SO
far the contractor, George Hollar, has
failed to pay them. A suit has been
entered by Hayes, Selton & Co., who
furnished the lumber for the building
They sue for 50, 400, which they al
lege is due them for extra work.
The school board met last Friday
night in the hope, it is alleged, of
smoothing matters over. Contractor
Hollar and Architect n j. L. Peo-
piles were present So were the sub
contractors.
The two factions INDUCED ia NUT
ual recriminatioLs. The meeting
continued until midnight, and when
1t adjourned small results were APP
parent. The adjournment was Ia
ken until tomorrow night The sub
contractors felt indignant that they
had found no alienation for their
grievances. The heating plant for
the school building was put in by
John r. Beals, who said that unless
the 5000 claimed to be due him was
paid by the next meeting he would
enter suit. Beside this there are
charges of faulty construction which
will have to be cleared up before de-
dication. The bureau of building
inspection Of Allegheny will be re-
quested to examine into the construc-
tion.
There are allegations made that
the arched ceilings, instead of being
made of hollow tile, have been, con-
tFary to Specifications. put up of solid
thing. Speaking of this phase sub
contractor said that such a ceiling is
unsafe. Two large cracks in the
foundation wall are said to be due to
the tunnelling by the heating con-
tractor to get the pipes in from the
boiler rooms. 1t is charged that the
architect failed in his plans to provide
for this feature of the building This
has oecasiOned an i'll feeling between
General Contractor Hollar and Arohi-
tect Peoples on the one side and Con-
tractor Bealor on the other Mortar
has been applied to the cracks, but
the citizens of the ward are unsatis-
fed.
The contract for the new building
was given Mr.. Hollar in 1896 The
total cost was placed at 500, 400. but
will be increased by changes in the
plans. Clark Brothers, contractors
for the stone work, are also dissatis-
fled and threaten to enter suit for
their claims.
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STATE JOURNAL ITEMS.
hese three items show how well that
Paper can hit the truth.

While walking along Morgan
towns busiest street Tuesday 10
seph Graham, of Plestine, four miles
from Morgantown, fell dead in his
tracks. Heart failure is supposed to
have been the cause of his sudden
taking off.
Mopongalia county, this state, has
a citizen named Raymond Gripp
with an ambition so peculiar and un-
usual that some people think him
crazy. For many years he has
made it point to be the first citi-
zen in the county to pay his taxes.
About three years ago, anG for the
first time in his life, he was beaten
by swifteT tax payer, and it almost
broke his aeart.
The military ball at the Univer-
sity this month promiees to surpass
anything Of the sort that has ,ver
been given in West Virginia. The
Governor and staff will be there.
Guenther's big or. hestra of Pitts
burg will supply the music and Lu-
ther u Kennedy of the same city
will do the catering. The ball will
be given in biological hall and will
be attended by people from all parts
of the state.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1898-02-23
Resolutions of Respect.

Your committee appointed to draft
resolutions expressive Of the respect
and esteem in which our late brother,
Harry Pool, was held 10y the members
of this lodge, and the grief we feel at his
sudden death, begs leave to submit the
following report
We bow reverently in the presence Of
death and humhly submit TO the de
cree of Divine Providence which has re.
moved our brother, Harry p oil,
who was coming into the prime Of
life.
This should teach us that no man
knoweth the hour when the Son of Man
cometh.
Therefore. in memory OF worthy
and honored brother, be il
Resolved, That in the death OF Bro
Pool this lodge has lost faithful and
useful member. His parents, brothers
and sisters have lost good faithful
christian son and brother
Resolved, That We extend to the fam,
lily and friends Of the deceased whose
heads are bowed in grief in this dark
hour of aliliction our heartfelt sympathy
and express to them our feelings OF
deepest regret in their great bereave
ment.
Resolved That as testimonial of the
esteem and love in which we hold our
departed brother, that the lodge room
be draped in mourning for a period OF 81
days and that the usual badge OF mourn
ing be worn by the brethren for Ike
period.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
entered upon the records of the lodge
and a copy be sent to the family OF oul
deceased brother.
Respectfully submitted in v. l.. & p
j. p. BuRBRIDGE,
j. E. JOHNSON,
G. II. BEALL,
Committee
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MORGANTOWN PERSONALS
Along with Some other items Clipped
from the Index.

Mrs. John Hood, of Louisville, was
the guest Of friends here this week
Morgantown's new town sergeant
is making kick for $50 month
salary and ought to get it
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Heavier, were
here this week en- route to Morgan
town to visit DIR. and Mrs. Coombs.
Mrs. Martha Eakin and son.
Frank, were the guests of friends at
Duke, Monongalia county, this week.
W. S. Montgomery has purchased
the plant of the Tygarts Manufact-
uring' Company, at Morgantown, and
will assume charge after April /.
Success is assured the new firm.
Among the lawyers in this place
who signed the petition opposing
Dayton's judicial bill were: G. NJ.
Alexander, Patrick NJ. Hoge, j. =.
Kirby and George NJ. Ralphsnyder
The new lodge of Elks, at Nor
gantown, will be instituted next Fri
day night unless the plans are
changed. The Fairmont Lodge will
have charge of the ceremonies. Dis
trict Deputy Exalted Ruler Man
ming, of-Wheeling, will be present.
Morgantown can 40 longer claim
to be the seat of the West Virginia
University. The University grounds
and buildings are located just out
side of the limits of Morgantown,
and are in the corporation of the
new town of Seneca, which last Sat
urday voted itself into existence.
"Herbie" Barnes, son of Rev. /.
A. Barnes, of Morgantown, and a
grandson, of Robert Linn, Esq, of
Benton's Ferry, was struck in the
face with baseball bat III the hands
of companion last Saturday. The
blow caused his face to swell up CON
siderably and was very painful. He
was out again, however, Tuesday,
nearly as good as new.
DIR. /. c. White, of Morgantown, is
favorably mentioned as candidate
for United States Senator DIR. White
has the ability, is as good Repub-
lican as any of them, but has not
gotten down as deep into the mire
of politics as some of the other as
pirants for the position. If the Doc
tor really enters the race, it will add
new interest to the contest.
A Worthington man came to town
Tuesday night and auctioned off his
horse with crowd of young men for
spectators. Some one after consult
ing with his two friends bought the
horse for three dollars in partner
ship. Now they have it and don't
know what to do with it. The Worth
ington man took his saddle home on
the morning train Wednesday.
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Georgetown.

GEORGETOWN, February 22-We are
still having some weather here--not
very enjoyable.
Our new merchant Mr.. Wilcox is ex-
pected to arrive To day
Our sick are mostly reported to be
better. Mrs. Youst is getting along with
her broken arm, and Mrs. Snider is do
ing as well a. We could reasonably ex-
pect for one of her advanced age.
Elroy Henry. % Laurel Point, bought
% acres, (iat No. 3 nf the T.. w. Snider
farm.) of Win s sniier, Saturday, and
rumor says he will get house and lot
OF Capt Arnelt, in Georgetown.
Ulysses Camp and his brother Uriah
OF Harmony Grove, and Maj. D. b.
Stewart, of Sum, side. have been with
friends in this section recently.
A. N. Michael, OF Stewards Run, who
recently been very sick is some better at
this writing c }. Michael is able to be
around again
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1898-02-23
SIGSbEE EXAMINED.
Able to Answer All Questions Before the
Naval Beard of inquiry-Captain samp-
son says the Proceedings win BE se-
cret Until Finished.

Able to answer All Questions Before the
son says the Proceedings VIII BE Sc
cret Until Finished.
HAVANA, Il. z2.-The board of in.
quiry in 0 the Maine disaster is in SEES
sion on the lighthouse tender Mangrove
with Captains Sampson and Chadwick
and Lieutenant Commanders Potter and
Mark present. Captain Sampson pre-
sides and Lieutenant Commander
Mari, recently executive officer of the
Mann, acts a re order.
Captain Sigsbee, the commander of
the Maine, was the first witness called.
Tho board VIII make careful personal
examii.,t..o4 of the wreck, near which
the Mang1eVe is anchored
Captain sampson said in the course of
thc i t rview:
II wcula be glad to give you news,
but ewing to the delicate situation, the
board AS decided to make nothing
whatc e. public. | do not know what
testimony may develop or when, and it
is only fair to the Spanish government
not TO tell The public the testimony until
all has been received and the findings
hay been considered.
on may say that this rule is abso-
lutte. Eue care will be taken for the
rigid enforcement of it, and all stories
pa porting 10 come from the court
s nj be sft down as false. l have no
idea as to now long the court will re-
main here. No one is authorized to fix
the tine, as the members themselves
do NOS know. l shall give to the press
suen routine news of the proceedings
as is proper"
Captain sigsbee, on board the Man
gro G, told the correspondent that he
was ga t. pleased with the examination
and HIT he was able to answer all the
questions asked, not only as to his own
GcSs, but as to those of his subordinates
I'd tho Maine.
There were no signs of disturbance
here and carnival week is apparently
closing i'll re rel quietude, there being
much less IN mt than usual.
Gu.il-ce Z .sries Morgan of the cruiser
New YORK Aas arrived on the Man
grove, and S in Immediate charge of
the divers. The after have been busily
at work, but up to the time of sending
this dispatch no discoveries of import
ance have been !. AIDE. 1t is believed
that tbs salvage of the wiecking COM
pany will he considerable and valuable
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1898-02-23

WAR VESSELS.
Are More Formidable in Peace Thar
They Are in War.

The destruction of the Maine in
Havana harbor was one of the most
appalling disasters which ever befell
the American navy. If she was not
blown up by a Spanish torpedo, then
we say, and only repeat what we have
said all along, that a modern war YES
SCI is more dangerous to the men on
board of her than to an enemy within
gunshot. Stored within her iron hulk
are explosives enough at any time to
blow her to the moon. Unwieldy,
ponderous and burden to herself,
this great iron Kraken is colossal
failure. She blows through the water
with tremendous speed, but little
gunboat can run into her and sink
her. The recoil from the firing OF
her tremendous guns shakes her in
every beam, bolt and bar, and renders
her unseaworthy in two hours.
These are the naval leviathans built
by the iron mills and for which we
spend our millions of money. A big
iron navy Is a humbug.-Wetzel DEM
Ocrat
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no NEW DEVELOPMENTS


2HaAHt AfA1et~tF-E 1tFBS rt4INE IN W k>nAUk~
ton Tbs ss.sraI AFFAIR.
WAsHISGT.'x. Feb 22.-The develop
ments IN thc Man disaster are of a
negat We character, greatly to the dis
appoil nient Of considerable number
of pers. rs who wcre looking for some
starti < diseo7eri : by diver working
in the sunkeri hull. The state depart
ment, after learn NJ that Lieutenant
Commander-Solr ri was no longer recog-
nized IS an attacte If the Spanish lega-
ton, decided 70 ignore TIE interview at
sribufed to hi, which il was at first
d posed to res 1T.
IL is row ! aircl thas Secretary Long
lat saiug v.n ig called upon Act
ing y Il - Lav Of the state depart
mss-t aiid laid efore him newspaper
clip ~ GOTTA mig the reported inter-
yisss- Aesin.s $ CT iary Day agreed
vi I Sec cay Long that there was
W.. rsns oasn-s into the matter and
4 t..e- a enti. II of the Spanish
ca & 10 Ga ,.bl CATION. The charge,
hswey r, 20 PA y declared that the
Il ce y 10 longer an attache of
I'll ] s-ti b : .uccessor having been
ar @ iaea u get Il lec. "a last. He
tr Sp u d that it was owing en-
ii7e t tn o-e important and press
IL ira rs u 3 siness before it that
tlc la on hid evsrlooked the sending
of ia proper Notification of the change
tori 5 ass q par ment.
Il SfE oAgiJus reasons Captain
81 Sd Al ana is making the most
stree flo 5 10 bastan the recovery
ol tn 20 /, probably nearly 100 in
numb 4, 81 i aprisoned in the wreck
OF the Maa.-e. 1t was a knowledge of
th "a ia 8 desire that probably led
Co.'s q Il al Lee to notify the state
Department TIE reed of more divers.
THIS lad Inc des.i ed effect, for the
navy depart lent took action to send
more help
Admiral Sicard te'egraphed from Key
West hat h had sent five divers to
Captain Sigsb e.
Comm nee Forsythe, the command
ant at K y West, rep lrted that all the
wonnae are ting along nicely.
Sec etary u NJ sent telegram as
follows TO Cap ain Eulate:
Commanding officer of the Spanish
cru er izcaya, IoinplSinsville, New
Ycsk.
. have the honor 10 acknowledge the
rec-i.'t Of = u telegram of coincidence
for the loss % he Maine and to thank
you for the eSp-es ion of sympathy"
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The Novelty Co. 5
QUICK SELLING PRICES.
Box paper from sc, to 25c. a box.

Box paper from &c, to 25c. box
Legal and Foolscap paper, sheets lie
Letter and Note paper, "a sheets SC
Mems Shirts from II to 80 cts.
Pins 2 cents a paper.
spools Thread cents.
Darning Needles 3 for cent.
Good Sewing Needles 2 cents paper
Stamped Doilies from to cts. each.
Towels from s 10 go cts. pair.
Good Table Oil Cloth IS cts. yard.
3 cakes good Toilet Soap cts.
2 cakes white Floating Soap, 5 cents.
II ID. Laundry Soap cents.
l gallon galvanized Oil Can, 20 cents.
] gallon glass Oil Can 20 cents.
Extra good Lantern 40 cents.
Tin kitchen Lamp, with Reflector, 25c
Granite Coffee Pots, 80, IS and 40 cts.
Granite Stew Kettles, % to 40 cts.
Knives and Forks AS, IS, IS, 90 and
$l.00 per set.
lo2 pieces decorated Dinner Sets y. 50
land up.
Decorated Cuspidors 10 and II cts.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1898-02-23
THE NEW FACTORY.
A Contractor Here to Look At
ter the Building of It.

He Bnilt the Seneca Factory and is well
Known Here.--May take the Whole
Contract, Mood werk and ali--work
will be rushed when it Begins--July
First will see the Factory Making
6lass--The Occasion of the New Fac
tory.
Mr.. William Nicholas, of Wells
burg, is here to look after the con-
tract for the building Of the new glass
factory. He is the Contractor who
did the brick work on the old factory
and is remembered by the people here
as very pleasant and genial gentle
man. He is now in consultation
with the officials of the new establish
ment in regard to the matter, and
will shortly decide in regard to it.
They want him not only to build the
brick work but they want him to take
the entire contract for the wood work
as we'll. He is thinking over the
matter and if 1t can be arranged sat
isfactorily he will accept the contract
The factory will be located diagon-
ally across the railroad track from
the Seneca. The site is very good
one and but little grading will be nee
essary. The work will begin about
the first of April, perhaps sooner If
the weather and other conditions that
must be met are favorable. The work
will be rushed with all possible speed
and it will be finished as fast as the
brick can he laid. The officials want
the factory to be 10 full running oper-
alton on the first of July, and the
people of the town are willing Cor
them to have it going just as soon as
it can be done.
Should Mr.. Nichols get the con-
tract he will not let any grass grow
under his feet as he is an experienced
builder of such factories and knows
just what to do and how to do it.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1898-02-23
Fertilizers! Fertilizers!

We again will handle Zells' celebra-
ted Fertilizer this spring, goods that
we have sold for the past II years,
with the leading farmers with the
best results. Our analysis is better
this year than ever before, and our
prices are lower. You make no mis-
take in buying these goods. So don't
fail TO write us, or see us before buy
ing. Our brands are Little Giant Dis
Bone Phosphate and Potash, Dis Bone
Phosphate and Dis S. G. Phosphate.
Give us your orders early and there
will be no disappointments.
Very truly,
HUTCHINSON & JACOBS,
Little Falls, w. Va.
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Blanco MAY Resign.

Many rumors are current that Cap
tain General Blanco is about TO re-
sign. He is known to be thoroughly
Disguised at the failure Of his trip
and the military condition of the is
land Of Cuba.
His requests for additional troops
to carry on active warfare have been
refused, and he finds he can make no
neadway with the forces be has On
hand.
Autonomy and bribery have failed
him, and report has it that he will be
asked to be relieved before the rainy
season sets in.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1898-02-23
COMMANDER SIGS BEL 'S
BROTHER.
He Thinks If There Was Treachery
at Havana well Find 1t Out.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. Isl. p. Sigsbee,
brother of the Names commander,
left here tonight after receiving a
telegram from Secretary of the Navy
Long, sent in response to a query
wired this afternoon. The Secretary's
message said simply:
Capt Sigsbee is uninjured.
l.. J. Sigsbee is en- route to his
home at Oak Park, Ill. Before leav-
ing st. Louis he said:
"There's man down in Havana,
however, looking after the interests
OF this country who cannot be blind
ed. He has more sand than anybody
| know of, and if there's anything
treacherous in this explosion we'll
know of it without delay. The man
| mean is Get. Fitzhugh Lee.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1898-02-23
WAR PREPARATIONS,



In the United States.
MADRID, Feb. 22.-An official agency
says: THE IInparc al publishes dis.
patch for which it must assume fall re.
sponsibility, as it does not accord witt.
the relations actually known to exist
between the Spanish and American
governHe 4. 1t is dated from New
York and reads:
"'Grea military preparations are
being made. The forts are being re-en-
forced. Three hundred artillerymen
hav' be n sent to Sandy Hook, and the
naval reserves have been ordered to hold
thsms Ives in readiness. The gun cot
ton and smchelcss powder factories are
worn ng II gh and day, and it is gener-
orally =, i ed that great crisis in the
relat ons tween the United States and
Spain is imminent ="