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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-16
THE CAKE WALK.
Little Jim Smith PIucks the Persimmon
after two Trials.

The cake walk last night was a
success as Tar as the closeness of the
contest was concerned. The attend
ance was not large and the number
of contestants was small. The
judges were unable to decide on the
first trial and they had James Smith
and Fred Palmer, with their ladies,
walk a second round Of three min
utes. This decided the matter and
Smith took the cake by a vote of
three to two.
This is the second time that he
has won in similar events and he is
very proud Of the fact. He is liked
by every one for his quaintness and
is the pet of the town. We congrat-
ulate him on his victory.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-16
National b. & L. Association.

Money to loan at the lowest rates
of interest in Washington National
B. & L. Association, Washington,
ID. G. No expense to borrow till
loan is guaranteed. Rates $40, S13
and $40 per month on each 81, 600 bor-
rowed. Money not sold at premium
bid. The company has assisted peo-
pie in purchasing over 400, 900 houses.
No better inducement to those wish
ing to invest. Anyone interested may
obtain full information by addressing
w. L. H. MONTGOMERY,
Grafton, w. Va.
Office in Whitescarver Block. 94-6
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-16
Settled Out of Court.

PARKERsBURG, w. Va, July Is.
Special. THE robbing Of old man
j. w. Wright here recently by con-
fldence men, of nearly twelve thou
sand dollars in cash and notes, has
been compromised. j. D. Wright of
Monongah. nephew of the old man,
who, it is alleged, was the leader in
the robbery, and for whom the old
man swore out the warrant, has re-
turned four thousand dollars worth
of the notes to the old farmer, and
they were destroyed in the presence
of his family, and there will be no
prosecution.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-16
New Telephone Company.

CHARLESTON, w Va. July 16. The
Rivesville and Montana Telephone
Company, Of Rivesville, Marion coun-
ty with an authorized capital of
$50, 900 has been chartered, to con-
struct and operate telephones from
Fairmont to Rivesville, to Catawba,
Montana, Hoult, Luther and other
points in Marion county. The incor-
porators are G. e. Gaskiill, J. G..
Gaskill, f. b. Clayton, j. d. Arnott,
f. f. Prickett, A. S. Prichard J. S.
Cox and J. G. Floyd, and ]. S. Koogle.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-16
Narrow Escape.

Q. c. Johnson, who works for the
contractors on the lock across the
river, had very narrow escape a
few days ago. He was caught be-
tween the crusher and a car which
had four tons of stone in it, His
right leg was badly mashed at the
knee How the man escaped death
is mystery. DR.. McLane has been
waiting on him and he is now on the
road to recovery. 1t was thought
at first that he would lose his leg
but by prompt treatment it was
saved
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-16
SIGNED
Articles of Agreement for
Surrender.
GIVE UP EASTERN CUBA.

Hand Over Arms Agree TO go Home
and be Good The Juraguay Rail.
road Ours-They to Help Destroy all
Mines TO Take Care of
Spanish W0unded-A Fair Agree
ment.
WASHINGTON, ID. G., July l6, las.
Shafter wires that articles Of
agreement for the surrender OF San
tiago have been signed.
Twenty thousand refugees have
returned to the city
American patrol guards all roads
leading to the city. American Hos.
pital corps will tend Spanish wound
ed.
The surrender is to incluce all
Spanish troops in the province ex-
cept those at Holguin,
All the Spanish troops are to
come to the city to surrender. All
Spanish guns to be given to our
troops.
The Juraquay Railroad is to be
given US.
The Spaniards are to be taken
home after surrendering their arms
and they are to help destroy all
mines.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-16
Pertinent Paragraphs.

1t is better to discover where an en-
envy is than where he was.
The more man puts in a slot ma
chine the less he takes out of it.
The opportunity of a lifetime sell
dom comes heralded by brass band.
The minister who writes out his SER
mons is more apt to realize their
length.
This world would be paradise II
people were as good as their pictures
look
A woman's words are the milk and
her meaning the cream which slowly
comes to the surface.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-16
Repairs at Cans Coke Works.

NORRIS X ROADS, July 13.-The
Connellsville Coal q Coke Co. have
completed their pipe line from the
works near Cans, to Cheat river,
and also made few repairs at their
plant and new opening has been
made The works at Cheat Haven
are running three days out of the
week, giving work to Is men.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-16
TWO SETTLED.
A Couple of Morgantown Boys
have their positions assured.

@A4 NAk(AA lSoAAAOlAS Go9 III Gu
Eaton in the army and Leps in the navy
Many fail to Pass-Great number
OF applicants Eaton is still Mt Chick
amauga- Leps has started for Manila
on the City of Pueblo with troops for
Dewey-Two young men in which the
town are interested.
Lieut. Harry A. Eaton who was
recently appointed second lieuten-
ant in the regular army on the CON
dition that he pass an examination
has stood the test and came out all
right He has not been assigned to
duty yet but is daily expecting to be
sent to command some where in
the army. He was one of the mum
Der of college men who were selected
from all over the country to enter
the army. This was to give the war
department line on the military
departments of the various universe
ties and colleges of the country.
Eaton was the man selected from
the W. Y. u. There were more than
seven thousand applicants and the
most of these were graduates from
military schools. The examination
was held at Fortress Monroe There
was a very severe physical examina-
ton to pass and number OF the
appointees were rejected when it
came to this. The other examina-
ton was also corker and several
more fell by the way side. The ex-
animation took a wide range and
not only took in what man knew
of military matters but others as
well.
As soon as it was over Eaton re-
turned to his command at Chieka-
manga and is now waiting orders to
go into the regular service His
friends here are glad to hear of his
success in passing all the different
ordeals and expect to hear of
great things of him in the future.
Another man whom a great deal
OF local interest is taken is Henry NJ.
Leps who a short time ago took the
examination and was appointed as
assistant engineer in the navy. He
went at first to the Mare Island
navy yard for duty and he is now on
ship board having been assigned to
the transport the City of Puebla
which is bound for Manila to Dew
ey's relief.
This was a very desirable appoint
ment and every man at the navy
yard applied for it. Leps was one
of the successful ones. He had fail
ed to get on the cruiser Philadel-
phia which was the first one to go
out after he got there and he of
course was disappointed at this but
the recent appointment will take
away all that He will go first to the
Philippines and may see some very
exciting service there before the
trouble is over. Certain it is that
no matter where he goes he will do
his duty the very best it can be
done.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-16
MORGAN DISTRICT.

MDhdAN DlSIhiGls
L. Shisler and wife to West Va. Uni
versity, lot 20x16 feet 500.
Elizabeth I. Moore same amount for
$40.
e. Shisler and wife to same, two other
lots same size for $40 each All above
are adjoining old M. f. buryiug ground
Ora O. Boord and wife to j. M. Wood
lot in Greenmont for SIS and other val
liable considerations.
James II. Stewart and wife to Mrs.
Lucille McAndrews, lot on Beechurst,
S575.
A. P. Fields to Louisa Smith one
fourth Of an acre SIS.
b. 4 /. Co. to John H. Hunt lot in
Seneca 1925.
George @. Hess and wife to George n.
Kremer house and lot in Sunnystde,
1925.
CLINTON DISTRICT.
James w. Reeves and wife to Mary
T.. Phillips Sd acres, $40.
Chas. p. Berkshire and wife to r. l..
Berkshire, GA acres, $500.
Mary a. Faulkner to James A.Faulk-
ner undivided interest in 200 acres, sup
port and maintenance.
GRANT DISTRICT.
?. II. Keck and wife lots IS and 81.
$3.50.
f. NJ. Arnett and wife to Jarrett Linch
Is acres rood and 30 poles, $3.50.
A. S. Brand ct al to Harvey Fisher,
two tracts, aggregating so acres, rood
and 20 poles, S603.75.
cAss DISTRICT.
Emery L. Brewer and wife to Louisa
G. Brewer ct al SO acres $3.50.
David P. Hall ct al to Josiah S. Hall,
two-sevenths of 6014 acres (dower) $500.
Luther J. Lazzell to Marshal j. Gar
low, 10 acres and 81 perches, $1295.38.
Alkaline NJ Kennedy and husband to
Elina M. McElroy ct al 321a acres 500.
CLAY DISTRICT.
l.. w. Morgan and wife to Margaret
NJ. Strosnider lot No. % in Blacksmith
$25O0.
| Jacob Shisler to M. j. Garrison 500
square feet in Wadestown $3.50
James w. Hair ct al to Sarah NJ. Nor
ris, lot in Wise 500.
| Uriah Albert Tenant and wife to
Nimrod E. and Margaret ]. Tenant II
acros dot No. 9 Geo. Tenants heirs)
$500.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-16

The talking by the Spaniards of
continuing the war in order to pre-
serve their honor is mainly being
done by those farthest from the
fighting Those who have tasted
the quality Of the boys in blue are
ready to call it day and quit.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-16
THE WAR PROGRESS.
A Few of the Things that have
been done in the last
twenty-four hours.

The details for the surren-
der of Santiago have not yet
been made and Torals COM
missioners have raised num-
Der of unforeseen points.
However the surrender will no
doubt be fully cnsummated
and Toral has been informed
that unless he stops his par
leying and comes to terms at
once that hostilities will be re-
sumed and the city taken will
" nilly.
The fourth Philippines ex-
petition having been gotten
under way General Otis has
been designated to command
the fifth and it is now being
gotten ready. Three ships
will go in the fifth.
The commissary depart
ment is rushing supplies of all
sorts to General Shafter and
the suferings of the troops
from this source will soon be
at an end.
The preparations for the
dispatch Of Watson's squadron
are nearly complete and it
will be started just as soon as
they are finally made.
The greatest alarm is felt
throughout Spain of Carlist
outbreaks and it is reported
that one has started in the
northern part of the King
dom.
General Shafter has issued
a general order compliment
ing the men under his COM
mand on the way in which
they have conducted the cam
paign and the gallant way in
which they have acted in the
face of the foe.
General Merritt of the Phil
ippine expedition and who is
to have command Of the forces
there has tonched at Honolu-
la and has gone on for Mani
la where he will shortly ar
rive.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-16
Big Reduction in Flour.

MAJOR Keener has received car
load of the best flour made ON earth
and he is selling it at 65 cents a
sack This is twenty cents cheaper
than flour of the same quality can
be bought for elsewhere in the town.
The lot is going rapidly.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-16
Another Man Froze to Death.

He didn't seem to know there was
any danger. He sat too near that
fan at Madera's soda TO untain and
with the cold drink on the inside and
the fan running Thousand revolu
tions a minute he collapsed. That
fan is worth going to see.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-16
For Rent

A room suitable for paint or
plumbers shop. Apply to s. A..
Poster.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-16
Real Estate Transfers.

Below is list of deeds recorded in
the county clerks office since our last
report:
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-16

AN elegant line Of gents silk
front negligee shirts at Hirschman's.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-16

A fish in the hand is worth a dozen
in the anglers story.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-16

100 PAIRS Ladies low shoes at halt
price Waters q Wilmington.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
BUDS WERE
 ALL THERE
First Dance of Mr. Green ways Friday Night
 COtiIIOn Club.

In a crowded ball room all decorated in blue and gold the buds of the season of first big dance-the assembly of the Fri day Night Cotillon Club. As usual, MT. Greenway took the fate of the club in his hands with the usual brilliant re- suits The gowns of the ladies were ex- ceptionally elaborate and many an ele- gaut imported creation had its first chance last evening of winning the ad- miration which was justly its due.
 The music was of high order of merit, many entirely new dance numbers being introduced, and the supper, always a feature of the Friday Nights, was quite up to the established high standard.
 The real event of the season, however will be the next meeting of the club-a fancy dress cotillon-on Friday evening, December 23.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
AUGUSTUS WIDBER IN
 CONTEMPT OF COURT
HE TURNS A DEAF EAR TO CUES
 TIONS PUT HIM.
Stolidly Refuses to Answer or Give Information Regarding the To-
 cation of His Property.

Ex-Treasurer Widber is in contempt of court Naturally this amounts to but little to him as he is now under sentence to serve a term in the State prison for his offense of footing the city treasury. Yesterday the prisoner was taken into Judge Bel cher's court under an order of examina- ton as a Judgment debtor on behalf of the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, which seeks in a measure to compensate itself for its loss on Widber' s bond. The company wished to obtain in- formation as to the whereabouts of Wid- ber's property, but the attempt was un- successful.
 When placed on the stand Widber re- fused to answer the various questions of counsel. He said he meant no disrespect to the court, but as he had a sentence hanging over his head and two more in- dictments aoainst him he oid not think 1t advisable to answer the questions. 2 Judge Belcher then adjudged him guilty of contempt of court until such time as he should answer the questions. AS the prisoner has but one corporeal body and that is at present in jail, it is hardly likely, inasmuch as the laws of this coun- try do not sanction the whipping post and the prisoner has no money with whih to pay a fine, that the judgment of contempt will seriously disturb the pris- oners comfort.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
Town Talk,

While preparing for an elaborate Christ
 mas number, Town Talk is not neglecting its regular issues, as can be seen in this weeks number A pleasant tribute to Willie Hearst is made in Our Opinion," and there is some spicy Aftermath by the satirical Phil Garlic. Mary Frances Francis and others write of music, and there are extensive stage reviews. The Saunterer tells of the Elks' memorial service, the Bohemian Club artists exhi- bition. the several Ceramic Club exhibits, gossip of the clubs and about town. Two stories, psychological studies, Santa Cruz news, a portrait of Alice Beach McComas and a number of bright poems are feat l1ree nf this weeks Town Talk.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
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What Mariani Wine Does to Soothe, Strengthen and Sus-
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 For overworked men and delicate wo- men Mariani Wine works wonders.
 Mariani Wine is sold by all druggists. Try it and you will find that it will well sustain it's reputation. One word of caution, however-let no representa- tion or explanation induce you to ac cept a substitute. Just as good" usually leads to disappointment.
 To every one writing to Mariani & Co.,, 52 West Fifteenth street, New York city, will be sent, free, if this paper is mentioned, an interesting little book containing portraits and autographs of Emperors. Empress. Princes, Cardinals. Archbishops and other distinguished personages, indorsing Win Mariani.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
Young Ladies' sodality.

A reception and concert will be given at St. Ignatius Hall next Sunday after noon under the auspices of the Young Ladies' Sodality. Invitations almost to the number of two thousand have been issued and given to the. fifteen hundred or more active members of the organiza- ton for distribution among their young lady friends Admission will be strictly by invitation and nobody but members and their friends will be allowed to at tend. The concert will be rendered by the following talent, selected from the St. Ignatius College orchestra: First vio- lins, J. McCann, C.. Kelly, F. O'Sulli- van, M. Miward, E. La Valle and J. Egan; second violins. J. Murphy, N. liar rison, J. Mulcare, H. Hogan, A. Smith, c. Mccarthy, O. McCann and c. Coul- ture: vioIoncello, H. Hoffman; comets, Otto Lang and S. Bovo; flute, J. Lewis; drums, S. Piercy. The concert will begin promptly at 2:30 o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
TEACHERS WILL
 FIGHT FOR THE
 WAGES DUE THEM Board of Education to
 Be Sued. LEADING LAWYERS RETAINED WILL INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS AT ONCE IF NECESSARY. A Majority of Members of the De-
 Il HK
LEADING LAWYERS RETAINED
WILL INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS
 AT ONCE IF NECESSARY.
A Majority of Members of the De- partment Join in the Movement Looking Toward the Collec-
 tion of Their Salaries.

The teachers composing the San Fran cisco School Department will stand shoul- der to shoulder and fight for their rlgnts' This was apparent in marked degree at a meeting of the teachers at b nal Birth Hall, Eddy street, yesterday aft ernoon. The report of the committee ap- pointed at a previous meeting was pre- sented, and those present approved Of all the steps taken by their representatives tending to compel the Board of Education to pay their salaries for November and December. The lavish expenditures of the present board have left the funds or the department in depleted condition, and the outlook for the teachers is not a cheerful one.
 The gathering yesterday was a good humored one, those present being quick to grasp the witty sallies that from time to time were made. sometimes uninten- tionally. The building was thronged downstairs, while the gallery also con tained a fair sprinkling of ladies. The men were in the minority, being lost to sight in the sea of femininity. R. H. Webster. Superintendent of Schools, called the meeting to order with the sim ple statement that they would hear the report of the committee appointed at the last meeting. This report was mace py Louis de F. Bartlett, secretary of the COIIlllullSS.
 In effect it was that it had been deter mined to retain John Garber and the firm of Olney & Olney to protect the rights of inc teachers and to collect their salaries for November. The plan of procedure to he followed was not outlined, MT. Bart lett saving it was not one to be outlined at an open meeting, thus placing the in- Formation in the hands of persons who could use it in the fight being made against the teachers by the Board of Edu- cation. He explained, in addition, that inc contest about to be waged would es- fahlish once and for all a principle that would protect the teachers. It is known that the board holds that teachers posi- tions are not statutory ones under the law and are not protected as clerkships and other positions are. Auditor Broder- ick opposes this contention of the board, saving the teachers have the same stand ing as other employees of the city.
 The report pointed out that teachers salaries are preferred claims on the board. and have precedence over school bills for supplies and other expenses. In conclusion, MT. Bartlett asked that the report be adopted as partial and progress sive. ~
 The report was received with applause. The only apparent opposition to the steps being taken developed at this time, when T. H. Mccarthy asked some point ed questions as to the expense to be. in- cured in retaining counsel, court fees and other expenditures. He asked if the
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
TESTIFY AGAINST RossER.
Several Witnesses Tell Uninteresting Stories of the Murder of
 HiIderbrand

The third day of the second trial of young Walter Rosser for the murder of Henry Hilderbrand was occupied in the examination of witnesses for the prosecu- ton. Nils Johnson. Wlliie Walsh, whose arm Rosser grasped just before firing the fatal shot, Samuel Gosel, Richard H. Mas, George Bayford, Charles M. James, R. w. Taylor and Fred O lorien were ex- amined, but no interesting facts were brought to light. It is known and thor oughly established that Rosser killed HiI- derbrand and it rests with the defense to Victim and was mentally non compos when he fired the shot.
 The case will be closed in all probability Monday evening.