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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-20
NOT A GRADUATE.
Western Train Robber is also
splendid liar.

Was never in Morgantown much less Il
graduate of the University Wonder
fnl pipe dream sent ont from Okla
homa Must have been from the Uni
versity OF Virginia If he graduated In
either state End OF sensation with
u local flavor.
The following article has been float
ing around the country. having been
sent out by the Associated Press rep
resentative at Oklahoma City, Okla:
A. L. jennings, graduate of the law
school Of West Virginia University,
and former prosecuting attorney of
Canadian county, Oklahoma, was con-
victed OF train robbery in the Federal
court here to-day. and sentenced to
life imprisonment Jennings was con-
victed of the robbery of a Rock Island
express train at Chickaska, l. T.
The train was robbed in midday
and train man was MORALLY injured
by the robbers. The gang Of which
Jennings was the leader has been
charged with numerous hold-ups and
robberies.
An examination of the catalogue re
yeals the fact that no such man ever
graduated from the University. III he
did the faculty and board OF regents
were not aware of the fact at the
time and have not discovered 1t since.
In fact il he ever was in Morgan
town the fact has been forgotten by a
number of the oldest citizens who
would remember him If he was ever
here. In The day when he must have
attended the school every student was
known by nearly every one in town
and the discovery that no such man
was known at all here shows that he
was never in attendance. There Is
nothing in the records TO show that
ne was ever here.
The chances are that he was for
merly in the University of Virginia.
Many Of the papers are getting mixed
nowadays on the two schools and 1T 10
a mistake that Is often made. An
other solution to the mystery Is that
he is a plain unvarnished liar and has
never been in school anywhere.
At any rate the papers that have
published the item are under obliga-
tion to the West Virginia University
to apologize. 1t is popular under
standing that the law school Is in
tended TO train man to species Of
the same crime but as yet none OF
them have ever become so radical.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-20
WHAT ITS FOR.
The legislature gives up money
for part fthe buildings.

Library Building is provided for-Also
the new Armory Woman's Hall
gets the o-by-No appropriation for
the Prep Latest from
Charleston.
The appropriate bin carries wit it
for the University $50, 400 the first
year aud Sl0s, 400 the second year.
This includes the $40, 900 approprl-
ated for a library and museum build
ing and the appropriation for new
armory. The proposed woman's build
ing and other new structures were cut
out. No appropriation is made for
the preparatory department.
This is the first news from Charles
ton as to the items and leaves some
more things to be desired in the way
of information. 1t certainly does not
mean that the uncompleted wing is to
be left alone as 1t stands and it prob
ably will be found that not only this
but the new one will be built.
The prep department will likely get
what it needs before the bill passes
and in case 1t does not the prep will
be here anyway as the amount TO be
raised is not very great and we will
get it some other way.
The items taken as whole shows
that the institution has Jared much
better than some OF its opponents
hoped that it would while it has not
been treated as it should have been by
a long shot.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-20
PECULIAR PARDON.
Going after the Gov. in Great shape.

Going after the Gov. In Great Shape.
Delegate Morrow Of Jefferson coun-
ty introduced a resolution, which was
adopted, calling on the Governor for
the correspondence which led TO the
pardoning of Robert Mcdowell. He
was convicted of burning dwelling
house at night, the family barely es-
Gaping in their night clothes. He was
sentenced to the penitentiary for life
and pardoned over the protest of the
prosecuting attorney, without the rec
ommendation Of the Judge or any OF
the jurors. The Governors report OF
pardons show that the pardon was
granted upon the request Of reputable
citizens and the resolution is to re-
quest the Governor TO make the cor
respondence public.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-20
Ridgedale Items.

RIDGEDALE, Feb. 20.--The recent cold
wave did us one favor by freezing out
the grip. The coolest the mercury reg
istered here was % below.
The sick in our community are mostly
better. Those that are still poorly are
Mrs. J. A. Faulkner and w. B. Holt.
Miss Neya Selby who has been con-
| fined to her room with felon we are
glad to say is out again.
Our literary which is second to none
had for one of its guests on Wednesday
night Lawrence Cox, of the First West
Va. Regiment, and OF course his friende
were glad to see him back again.
Miss Matte Holland, Lille Gray, Har-
ry Morris, George Snowden and Mr..
Tenant, Of Pleasant Valley, were well
come guests at our literary Wednesday
night.
| Lewis Hamilton, Sanford McBee and
r. B. Ross attended lodge at Shutdown
on Saturday night.
| We were sorry to hear of the death Of
Aunt Polly Howell which occurred at
the home of Benjamin Dorsey's on last
Sunday. The funeral was conducted
by Rev. Williams at Goshen cemetery
| joined the Baptist church when but u
1 y
pathy to the bereaved family, but they
weep not as those that have no hope,
but they may look forward to the time
when they may strike glad hands on
that bright eternal shore.
| G.. q. Howell has been sick for few
days and E. w. Griffith has been teach
| ing his school for him.
| The lodge Of Jr. @. u. A. M. Of
Gladesville No as will raise flag at
Gum Spring School House on February
18th at 10 o'clock. Also one at Clinton
Furnace on the same day at O'Clock.
Let every member of this order come
out and help to carry on this patriotic
work.
| Mrs. Susan and Daisy Howell we're
visiting at Ridgdale yesterday.
| Our miller at this place is doing the
very best Of work and Is trying bis very
| best to please all that comes to mill.
On account of the cold weather our
school had very small attendance.
| Tillman Summers has leased small
tract Of land Of B. B. Weaver and IN
the spring will build new house.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-20
The Valentine Social

The Valentine Social at the Metho-
dist church on Saturday evening at
tracted large crowd in spite OF the
weather. The valentines were very
clevelry gotten up and created much
amusement. The Epworth League
and their friends enjoyed the evening
very much.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-20
THE MEMORIAL SERVICE.
Most beautiful and impressive
Tribute to the memory of
Miss Willard.

Addresses by DIR. Leech, Prof. Aldrich
and Mr.. Ohern-Synopsis Of the
Talks-A large crowd Is present
at the service Glee Club sings some
splendid Selections Printz
sings a solo.
The audience room of the NJ. E.
Church was filled on Sunday after
noon with most attentive audience,
the occasion being the Memorial
services for Frances Willard. The
president of the local w c. L. o.,
Mrs. Jerome H. Raymond, with Mrs.
j. A. Barbe and Mrs. S. Y. Leech,
presidents, sat on the platform.
The program was one of the most
impressive ever given here. The
music was exceedingly fine, two
numbers being rendered by the Uni
versity Glee Club, one of which
Remember Now Thy Creator has
been pronounced by several musical
critics exceptionally good. A vocal
solo, 'sFear Not YeO Israel" by Mr..
Printz, was beautifully rendered. 1t
is to be regretted that Mr. Printz
does not sing more frequently in
public.
The addresses were by DIR. S. V.
Leech, Prof w. S. Aldrich and Mr..
d. w. Oherm. DR.. Leech spoke on
lessons from the Life Of Frances
Willard DIR. Leech's intimate ac-
auaintance with Miss Willard ena
bJed him to speak of her in most
feeling and appreciative manner. He
briefly sketched her life, and then
paid her most beautiful tributes for
the great work she accomplished.
He drew two great lessons from her
life-the value of systematic, men.
tai and moral education, and her I'm
faltering perseverance. The address
was one Of the most magnificent
tributes to Frances Willard that it
has been our fortune to hear.
Prof. Aldrich spoke on Temper
ance in the Government Service. ;"
He drew a graphic contrast between
the total abstainers and those adj
dicted to drink in the army and the
navy, and showed the difference in
their powers of endurance. He also
discussed the scanteen" and showed
that public sentiment, stimulated by
temperance workers, has dealt the
death blow to the infamous practice
of providing our soldiers and sailors
with drink to paralyze their powers
and benumb their brains when
vigor and skill are most needed.
Mr.. d. W. Ohern talked on a
young Mans Point of View He
spoke of Frances Wizards interest
in young men, and then discussed
the subject of cleanliness in its vari-
Gus aspects, dealing some telling
blows at the tobacco habit, whether
INDUCED in by minister, professor
or by student.
Prof Patterson read Aldrich' s
poem, 'Friar Jerome's Beautiful
Book" in his usual artistic manner.
The service was held under the
auspices of the local W. c. I. T..
and was in every particular most
successful and inspiring meeting.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-20
Miss Laura johnson Entertaines.

Miss Laura Johnson entertained
number of her friends on Saturday
evening. The evening was spent in
games and similar amusements and
the mems glee club sang several very
prs ty selections. Delightful refresh
ments were served and all voted the
affair success in every way.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-20
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND
The University Gets that
Amount from the State.

Appropriation Bill Reported in
Committee Fast sticks for Every
Cent Asked for AT Last Moment the
University is Included-H Fight
Ahead-How it is Viewed at Charles.
/ ten.
/! CHARLESTON, w. Va, Feb. 20
The appropriation bill was repoI ted
to the House Saturday night by the
! committee on taxation and finance.
1t is expected to provoke much dis
cussioa In both branches this week,
and it is within the range of possibil-
ity that the present body will go into
history as the million dollar Legisla-
ture. The aggregate of the appropri-
ations provided in the bill is largely
in excess OF the amount expended by
any previous Legislature. This is
partly due to the flct that the last
capital for the succeeding State cam
paign, sighted various institutions
and thereby created deficiencies which
the present Legislature is compelled
to meet.
The aggregate of the appropriations
will approximate $1,000, 900 for two
years in the Senate bill, and 500, 600
less in the House bill. The appfopria-
tions made by the last Legislature
footed up 81, GIT, 91S.
Members of the finance committees
of the two branches met in the House
committee room Friday night for the
purpose OF effecJing d compromise with
reference to the amounts to be allowed
the University and the Home for In
curableS.
The discussion was marked by con-
siderable bitterness. Senator Fast,
who championed the University, as
serted that he would recommend in
the Senate bill the full amount ask
ed rather than consent to an appropri-
alton of less than $ll5,00 year.
The Democrats would not be bluffed,
and the meeting broke up in row
long after midnight.
Chairman Mansfield, of the House
committee gave notice that he would
have the bill reported without any APP
preparation whatever for the Univer-
Sity.
The lights in the committee room
were extinguished, but members stood
in the hall discussing the situation,
and an agreement was finally reached
by the terms of which the University
will receive about 5000, 1000 for the
two years.
The principal items in the House
appropriation bill bill and the approx
innate amounts are as follows:
University 5000, 1000
Home for Incurables 65 200
Weston Insane Hospital $4,000
Spencer Insane Hospital 100000
! Romney Schoal for Deaf, Dumb
and Blind $4,000
Penitentiarv 80,00O
Reform School for Boys so 900
Salem Industrial School 10000
State Militia $4,000
Normal Schools 1870 600
Colored Schools $4,000
Criminal Charges 100 900
Lunatics in Jail 5000
Board of Agriculture $4,000
Historical Society 1000
Judiciary Department 100, 900
Printing and Stationery 10000
State Officers l25 900
Repairs to Capitol 10 900
Geological Survey $4,000
The appropriation for the geological
survey is not in the House bill
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-20
The Weather.

The following is the forecast sent
out from Parkersb urg for the ensu-
ing "a hours:
Generally fair tonight and Tues
day.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-20

The "Elks' have secured them at
immense cost and don't fail to see
them
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-20
Wanted.

A first class shoemaker to do repair
work at store. Apply to
! WILLIAM WILMINGTON.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-20

SEE Hirschman's carpets and mat
things before buying.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-20

The appropriation for the geological
survey is not in the House bill.
The amount given for State officers
includes contingent expenses.
Three institutions came in for deep
cuts. The University asked for 1924
900 and the Home for Incurables for
5000, 900.
The amount asked for the industrial
school was also cut down.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
FOR BURYTNG THE POOR.
Board of Control Secures Bids That
Are Almost Nothing

|
Bids for burying the county poor were
! opened yesterday by the board of con-
troll The present contractors are Me.
! Carthy d Donnelly, who are paid 81 20
! for burial of a child under ten wears
/ and $3.50 for the burial of an adult These
! prices include the providing Of a coffin
| and the digging of a grave.
The board of control recently decided
that this year all the paupers would have
! to be buried at the county poor farm.
which Is situated about six miles from
the center of the city. The bids opened
yesterday were as follows:
]. A. Wilwerscheid, burial Of children
50; burial of adults, $12; no charge for
digging graves.
O'Halloran & Murphy, burial of chill
| dren, 81; adults, Sc; graves for children
and adults, 81.
William Dampier, burial for children,
50; adults, So; graves for children, 80
cents; adults, so. cents
Mccarthy & sDonnelly, burial for chill
dren, $1.50; adults, So; graves for children
40 cents: graves for adults, 70 cents
James b. Maroney, burial of children.
as; adults, $275; graves for children, Is
cents; for adults, so cents.
Theodore Bunker, burial for children,
81; adults, $3.50; graves for children, S1.50;
for adults, So.
w. D. OIOSS, BURIAL LOT Ch1iQren and
adults, S1.50; graves for children and
adults, rs cents se
John b. Loechler, burial for children,
s1.l5; adults $245; graves for children, s.
cents; adults, 70 cents.
Jacob Rockstroh, burial for children
50 cents; burial for adults. So cents
graves for children, 80 cents; graves for
adults, 35 cents.
When the last bid was read one of the
members of the board expressed the
opinion that in view Of the bids it was
but question of time before some Of
the undertakes would be willing to pay
a premium for burying the paupers.
The bids were referred to the secretary
for tabulation and the contract will be
awarded at the meeting Monday. Jacob
Rochstroh is the lowest bidder offering to
furnish coffin, dig grave and bury a
child for 65 cents and perform the same
services for an adult for $1.30.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
FOR COMO PARKS ENLARGEMENT
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS LISTENS
TO EXPERT TESTIMONY CON-
CORNING LAND VALUES
Favorable Order VIII BE Sent to
the Council for Grading Colorado
Street Between Hall and WinsIOw
Estimate of City Engineer.


Estimate of City Engineer.
The board of public works listened to
expert testimony yesterday on the value
OF the land to be taken for the enlarge
ment of Como park. ]. c. Quinby and
Joshua Robertson, owners of the land
winch is desired, placed value of $780,,
oOo on it. Mr.. Quinby introduced ex-
perts to show that the value of his twenty
Iots was $4,000, and Mr.. Robertson valued
his acres at $500 per acre.
Those who testified yesterday did not
value the land as high as the owners
A L. Hendrickson said the Robertson
acres were worth about $500 per acre, and
the lots of Quinby, from 500 to $500 each
george 5. Heron put the value of the
robertson property at $500 per acre, and
the lots at from $50 to $3.50. D. H
NAIchaud valued the acre property at $780,
anu the lots from $50 to 5000. E. j.
dodgson testified that he had sold last
spring an acre of land adjoining the Quin-
ny lots for $500, and e. A Konantz said
ne mad purchased property near the
robertson tract for $500 per acre.
assistant Corporation Attorney Taylor
appeared for the park board, and w. L..
Chapln for Mr.. Quinby. The board adj
Joi,rned the hearing to Monday after
neon, at which time the assessment will
come up for completion.
favorable order will be sent to the
council for the grading of Colorado
street between Hall and Winslow. The
estimate of the city engineer is that the
Improvement will cost $500, or So cents
per front foot to the property owners.
1he owners of property on Sherburne
avenue, between Dale and Grotto streets,
VIII be called before the board at an early
Date regarding the construction of a
sewer between the points mentioned. The
city engineer estimates that the improve
llent VIII cost the owners rs cents per
| front foot.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
Cigarmakers' Union.

One initiation took place at the meet
No. 2, Assembly halls, last evening. J
Dougherty, of Minneapolis, was admitted
on card. and George Sack and Richard
Wolf were accepted by retiring card
Louis Allen was reported as still on the
sick list, and the usual weekly allowance
Of So was voted him. Otto Born, a mem
Der of the union working at Mankato,
at that place instructed to call on him
and report to the union. Joseph Gard
ner and A. F. Michel were elected ban
ner carriers for the parade. Receipts,
$45.45; disbursements, SIG 25
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
VIOLATED A QUARANTINE.
Mrs. Lang Severely Rebuked by
Judge Hine for Her Action.

Judge HIne TOR Her Action.
Mrs. Lang. of 227 Spruce street, who
was arrested at the instance of the
health department on the charge of talk
ing her young son to a public enter
tainment, while the child was afflicted
with scarlet fever, was discharged by
Judge Hine yesterday Before dismiss
ing the case, however, Judge Hine Sc
verely rebuked Mrs Lang for her con-
duct, declaring no words were strong
enough to express the condemnation that
her course merited.
The arrest of Mrs. Lang resulted from
her ignoring a quarantine placed upon
the house by the health department. She
took her son, who is alleged to have been
suffering from scarlet fever, to a public
dance. In his remarks yesterday Judge
Hine said that Mrs. Lang's course was
evidently one of bravado or an attempt
to see how far she could ignore the rules
of the health department. Inasmuch as
the offense charged took place last June
Judge Hine said he could see nothing to
be gained by inflicting a penalty upon
Mrs. Lang, but announced that the mu-
nicipal court was fully prepared to up
hold the laws regulating quarantine Of
contagious diseases
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
YOST is IMPROVING.
County Auditor johnson on the APP
pOintment of Mr.. Carter.

In reference to the announcement made
by the Glob be that County Auditor
Johnson has decided upon the appoint
ment of S. B. Carter, of the Eighth
ward, in the place of Deputy Assessor
Henry P. Yost who is i'll. Mr.. Johnson
says that Mr.. Carriers appointment was
only promised by him in the event of
a vacancy in the Office. Yesterday Mr..
Yost was reported as considerably i'm
proved.
I'm view OF the very severe illness Of Mr..
Yost and the fact that 1t was rumored
that he might not recover there have
been a good many suggestions made to
me-" said Auditor Johnson yesterday at
have told them all that I would not con-
slider the recommending of any one to
Mr.. Seng until it was settled that Mr.
Yost was unable to resume his position
If that should occur then I should feel
compelled to ask for the appointment of
an Eighth ward man. Mr.. Carter is a
friend of mine, and there is nothing 1
could do for him that 1 would not be
willing to do
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
FINDS AGAINST The HACKMEN
JUDGE BRILL HOLDS THEY HAVE
NO RIGHT IN THE UNION
DEPOT
Would BE ImpracticabIe and ImpOsS
sible for the Depot Company to
Allow All Hackmen in the Build
ing-PIaintiT Was Unlicensed.


Judge Brill yesterday in district court
filed a decision finding for the defendant
in the case of Elzeard Godbout against
the St. Paul Union Depot company. The
plaintiff sued to recover nominal dam
ages for ejectment from the union depot,
where he endeavored to solicit business
in pursuing his trade of hackman. The
suit was test case involving the right
of the hackdriVers to enter the depot
The court found that on Feb l, 1899, the
defendant entered into a contract with
]. B. Cook & Co.. giving them the ex-
elusive privilege. of soliciting business
on the trains and in the depot In carry
ing out the contract the defendant pro-
hikited the plaintiff and all other hack
men from soliciting. Judge Brill holds
that it would be impracticable and i'm
possible for the depot company to allow
all the individual hackmen to solicit in
the depot. The plaintiff attempted to
procure business in the depot in Feb
ruary, and was elected. The court holds
that the defendants course was justi-
fed by reason of the fact that Godbout
was unlicensed at the time.
In a memorandum accompanying the
decision the court says: at is conceded
that if the city ordinance requiring hack
men to be licensed is valid and if it's
provisions were not waived by certain
city officers plaintiff cannot recover in
this case whether defendant has the right
to make the arrangement it has made or
not The ordinance has been in force for
more than fifteen years, and has not been
successfully questioned up to this time.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-25
woman would be discharged because Of

woman would be discharged because Of
her condition.
The Judge said Mrs. Warner and Mrs.
nelly We're the only Witnesses" said Mr..
w arner yesterday. THAT is as untrue
as Judge Hines other statements, for
the court record will show that my son
titled
When the case came up, Aug. 10, the
clerk, supposing / was a witness, called
me up, and it was then Judge Hine said
70 me: And you still insist on bringing
TINS up after told you I would dis
the case proceeded. The clerk, I think
heard the courts remark. So that
cIa cram the merits Of the case cut no figure