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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-08

.j0rity Against the Misrepre-
sentatiOn is said to be the Reason for
the Defeat-AnOther Hitch Will be
Asked For the Plan-Our Election
Will Likely be Held at the Same Time.
Valley District defeated the rail
road bonds on Saturday in tue cleo
ton which was held over there to
pass on the matter They had been
asked to give $4,000 to aid the rail
road ana had been having a very
warm time of it over the question.
President Martin came back from
the seat of war where he had been
while the election was being held
and he was seen in regard to the
matter He stated that there had
!. not been any doubt at all of the re-
suit until some reports had been
any doubt at all of the result until
some reports had been started that
had prejudiced the people against
sthe movement.
- It had been told that the bonds
would be taken to build the Cheat
1iver Road and that the kingwood
I'D Morgantown road would never
- built at ALL OF course the people
! 81 the district did not want to vote
bonds to aid an enterprise that
would help so few of them and be-
fore the thing was found out enough
votes had been pumped into the
ballot box TO defeat the plan.
However the advocates of the
measure are not discouraged and
will ask for another election on the
same question by the same district.
The county court of Preston will
meet on Friday to canvass the re-
turns. When they get together they
will be asked to put the matter to
vote again.
This Mr.. Martin says there is no
doubt they will do The people are
very much interested in the plan
proving success and they will see
TO it that the court puts it again I'M
til it carries. The county court Of
this county will be asked TO set the
same day for their election. This
will probably be June seventeenth
and we will vote at the same time
that Valley district takes its second
hitch at the matter.
Mr. Martin thinks that if the cam
paign is fought fairly and the people
understand just what is wanted that
the vote will be very large for the
bonds. OF course if misrepresenta-
ton is resorted to and the voters be-
lieve what they hear rather than
what they know to be facts the plan
can never get through. He hopes
for fair fight next time.
The defeat of the measure is a
surprise to both the friends and OPP
ponents of the plan. 1t was conced-
5ed by the opposition that it would
Rcarry by substantial majority.
In SESSION.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-08
ynlcamizer In Torn.

Guy Wiley has vulcanizer and is
prepared to fix any sort of tear or
cut in your bicycle tires. Don't throw
the tire away but get him TO tx 1t.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-08
Surprise Party.

4 surprise party was rendered Miss
Josie Kunkle on Saturday evening by
a number OF her friends and the even
ing was very pleasantly spent About
twenty were present.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-08

IT pays to buy coupon ice book.
You always know how you stand with
the ice man when you have coupon
ice book
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-08

COOP standard tomatoes cents
at Posten's.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-08
FROM THE FIRING LINE.
Monongalia Boy Writes of His
Experience at Manila.

Fighting all Day Long Against a Cruel
And Treacher0us Foe = Terrible
Slaughter of The Phiiippinos-St Steady
Advance OF the Soldiers and the Ex-
eeution They do Interesting and
Readable Letter From Harry Eyerly.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-08
A BLACK EYE.
Valley District Hits The Rail-
road Proposition Hard.

Defeated By Snail Vote-sixteen Ma
-jority Against the Bonds-M isrepre-
sentatiOn is said to be the Reason for
the Defeat-AnOther Hitch Will be
Asked For the Plan-0ur Election
Will Likely be Held at the Same Time.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-08

He is not Such bad Man as He is
Painted-Great man Chase Which
Ended near Here-Fake Detectives
Land their Man by the Aid OF Local
Police-Co0per is we'll Known here
and Owns Some Property in the
Mountain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

English society is grayely discussing
when q person ought 10 stop dancing.
The answer would bo simply when one
can no longer dance well were il not
for the unfortunate truth that no Eng
lish person can dance we'll at any age,
except Il few that have lived long in this
country and tried assiduously TO learn.
The English papers say that the dow
ayers are more and more coming on the
floor, and prefer q rOllicking gallOp or
twO-step 20 more sedate dances
Anything rOllicking cOmmends itself
as proper for the English in dancing.
They certainly have not the faintest COM
ceptiOn of the smooth waltz or sliding
twO-step which the best cancers prefer.
Something half way between "a buchng
broncho and the Highland fling is about
the thing they like. OF course every
nation has a right TO dance as IL likes
best: but the English ought not TO write
in their novels Of floating off i'm a
waltz" for that spells the novel for any
one that has struggled with an English
dancer and literature Is our common
hurtage" as DOOley says and one ma
tion has not the right 10 spoil il FOR tho
other, even if II is its own production
New York Commercial Advertiser.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
pcgging Down Roses.

1.-THE following suggestion about peg
ging down roses is from Mr.. George
Wilson:
"Pegging down roses IS a new way OF
making gardens more interesting and
beautiful Beds. borders of groups Of
hardy. vigorous growing roses can be
treated IN this way with considerable
success. The long shoots OF last seasons
growth. II left 10 stand will only flower
on the extreme upper ends or If pruned
back their grace and beauty are literally
lost. BY pegging them down TO the
ground. however, they will flower their
whole length. A strong shoot will al
ways spring up from where the vine is
pegged down, which in turn can be
pegged down by another season, and the
old shoot cut away. This operation re-
peated year after year makes a nice ro-
tatlon-onc year of growth. another OF
flower. and the old shoot cut away
This operation repeatd blooms will be the
result OF training the vines.
Beds OF pegged down roses can be
made so that not an inch Of the ground
Is visible. and the effect IS very striking.
Many OF the delicate bearers will often
produce a flower at every bud along the
shoot when treated in this way, wheH
only one flower at the point Of the shoot
will be produced when the stock is tied
10 a stake. If this phase OF rose grow
ing was more generally practiced in our
gardens there would be fewer dwarfed
and SPRAYING vines that are ungainly
TO the eye and unproductive 10 the grow
er. Some OF the most artistic gardening
can be accomplished In this way, es-
pecially In the way OF making neat bor-
ders around or in front Of the house,
Farm and Garden.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
IN DROWSY INCIDENCE LAND.

All sweet are the days in Incidence Land
on the slopes OF lazy-man hhI, .
Where Love and Idleness stroll hand IN
or dozc by the tinkling rill
Or through the leaves Of the gnaried old
Watch the feecy clouds sail on.
And thoughts are free as the perfumed
And pure as the breath Of dawn.
No need is there for the lotus fair.
or the poppy's slumborous charms;
For the drug that is used is beyond
The sweetest Of natures balms
Take the scent Of the rose. Of the wild
hedge-rose,
And add lust touch Of clover
And gather the spice which the sweet
fern throws
To the breeze as 70 pass@" over;
Ada the breath of pine and columoihe'
With a dash Of the crystal sprinS'
And prison a ray Of pure sunshine
In the mesh Of a gossamer WINS
Then mingle with this true lovers kiss,
And the glance OF maidens eye,
And YOU have as potent a Drew WIS
As any beneath the SKY.
But all who Join with the lndolent baho
on the slopes OF Lazy-man's I'M,
Must bear in mind that the way to the
Runs close by the Gates of MI.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
The VIII orthe Young wire.

Next TO his newspaper, Quoth the
young wife. my husband loves me. He
said that while we were counting he even
lost all track of the Dreyfus case and
the baseball records and now hes work
ing overtime TO find out where the world
stands. 1 wish we could go TO the Klon-
dixie. 1 never wanted TO go there before,
but I've been thinking of late that per-
haps they don't publish newspapers up
there Like the elephant that ale al day
and ate all night, he just reads, reads.
I'm jealous, 1 am, and / don't care who
knows il. / wish that France would
blow up and the Transvaal have cy-
clone and then there wouldn't be any
thing to read about"
"You forget, remarked the Lady who
Scribbles, what very excellent reading
matter such unusual happenings as you
mention would make. Wed have extras
out every half-hour and then Hubby
wouldn't have time to even make a llN-
ing for you, and you couldn't bus those
beautiful S. shirtwaists with tucks I'm
EN-, or have any hats that are ass bis as
rain barcrls, Or-Or-"
But she ceased right there. for the
young wife had stuck both fists into her
eyes and was beginning 10 sniver-
Chicago Times-Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
The Beach Governess.
STILL ANOTHER OCCUPATION
HAS BEEN FOUND FOR WOMEN

II Is always OF interest 10 note new de-
yelOpmentS Of occupation f-r women.
The latest is that Of a teacher who is
arranging Tor classes OF children, drawn
from tho hotels at shore resorts. She
will take charge Of them during morn
ing hours on the beach. This Will be %
great convenience 20 the young mother,
unprOyided with nurse perhaps, or one
who would ike TO have time 10 herso~
for SURF bathing, or any other purpose.
We would not Willingly commit little
children 10 the care OF uneducated peO-
pie. from whom they would derive err
rOrs OF manner or speech, or pick Up
inelegances Of language or perhaps bad
grammar. =
Tho teacher does not give lessons TO
her class. bait takes charge Of their Play
on the beach. and IS able 20 explain
some OF the wonders OF shore life 10 the
wide-eyed listeners. When the sun gets
hot she is ready 10 move the encamp-
ment from sunshine 10 the shade OF a
pavilion or a place beneath the board
walk. beneath the pines and cedars or
under cliff, whore the uninterrupted
digging may be carried on afresh. while
the entertainer beguiles the hour with
world-old fairy stories or Legends 81 the
heroes.
II is a great rest 10 a mother nor over
~ strong 10 have the care OF the chill
dren lifted from her for a couple OF
hours. quite a number Of little folks
can be attended to by onA intelligent
care-taker. -
INC charges are not nigh, ana the
employer IS not obliged 10 furnish board
or lodging for this new style Of help"
She takes the children of after break
fast. and returns them before dinner.
so the question OF her food and lodging
does not enter into the problem al all.
There are many young women OF ed
ucation. strong OF limb and refined OF
manner. who are only too glad 20 earn
little money by such expedients A
bleach governess" then seems 10 be the
latest mode Of supplying help 10 meet
the demand Of the mothers sojourning "a
our summer resorts.-Philadelphia Rec
ord
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
Another Theory Exploded.

The teacher had been trying TO explain
TO the class the instantaneouSness OF
thought, II the term may be used.
wrought Is the quickest thing in the
world" she said.
And turning toward the head OF the
class. continued, Clarence Fitzgerald,
do you know of anything quicker than
tnougnt?'
''Yesm," was the quick reply.
The teacher started and squinted over
her glasses.
"What?" she asked.
'I.affin'."
"Why. Clarence Fitzgerald. what do
you mean?"
We'll" went on the youth, II know vt
IS, fer tn other night my pa asked IN
blessin' at supper an said: %. Lord,
bless this meat before us when they
wuzn't nothin' on the table but beans
N tea. m I LATED before 1 thought. -
Detroit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
Save the Birds.

Mime. Iilli Lehman, the world-famous
opera singer was one OF the SPEAKERS
III the annual meeting Of the Audubon
Society held recently IN New York city.
she asked TO nave the following appeal
made in her name 10 women everywhere:
~ beg all women and girls not 10 wear
birds or birds feathers or their hats any
more. Every year 100000 of useful
birds are slaughtered by this terrible
folly. The farmers are already suierins
from H. and women enjoy wearing feath-
ers like savages. Flowers and ribbons
are a thousand times more beautiful ana
more becoming. II Is the DUTY or every
woman and man 10 battle against this
gruesome folly. For years my hats have
had no feathers"
Nine Lehman said that every person
could do something toward protecting the
birds. They could teach themselves and
their children what humanity meant, and
how much OF human interest and lowell
ness there was I'm bird life To be Of
service in this cause men and women
must feel a sympathy for the birds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
Feminine Ingenuity.
CLEVER RUSE OF AN ELOCUTION-
IST BY WHICH SHE ADVER-
TISED HER SHOW.

The different ruses to which some peo-
pie resort as a means OF skillful adver-
Using are both unique and amusing.
One enterprising young woman VINO Tor
a number OF seasons has toured the Gulf
coast furnishing entertainment in the
elocution line to guests at the most pre-
tentious hotels has adopted little
method entirely her own. on certain
bright morning, when a merry party of
us were seated on the porch OF the pretty
cottage which was in our possession for
the summer, a girl Of very natty appear
ance, quite pretty and sprightly. passed,
accompanied by a tall, gOOd-looking man
of an age which might denote his being
her father The usual comment OF their
being strangers was noted. likewise the
attractive appearance Of the girl In
question. and then our former converse
ton was resumed. Very shortly after
ward the couple again approached. walk
ing rather leisurely. and when the gate
was reached the girl entered without de-
liberating and coming over to where
several Of us were seated apart from
the rest. remarked In a rather calm man
ner that she would like 10 catch bug
which she felt sure was crawling down
her back. Her request was instantly
and cheerfully granted. our sympathy
being largely extended In mere cOntom-
plation Of such frightful predlcament.
hurrying with her into the very first
room. However. q careful search for the
offending creature failed 10 bring forth
resut-or bug.
well, II must have escaped. she said
lightly. ana closely followed this up with
the remark that she intended giving an
entertainment that evening az the b
hotel Posters would be ont at once;
just a little delay IN the matter. but an
excellent programme: have met with
most hattering success everywhere; on
couraging press notices; fine and appre-
ciative audiences etc. on no; not from
New Orleans-Georgia. yes: I'm
Georgia girl. and have been conducting
this line Of work n couple Of seasons
Continuing upon this trend Of self-ad-
vertisement I'm a bright. rafting sort Of
way, interspcrsing her remarks with
few items of personality, she finally
turned to leave. hoping we all would be
sure 10 attend.
"Only twenty-five cents" she added,
sweetly. and then as she reioined the
patient old gentleman who all this time
stood n little aside-after a quick ex-
change Of elances nothing Of any con-
sequence. papa: it must have been
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

Before marriage she was a school
teacher. and &c took a good deal Of mas
culine tact to wean her from the idea OF
making a scientific career without the
interference OF a husband. But now she
presides over a happy little home in De
troit and is gradually becoming domes-
tcated Among the recent possessions
Of the family Is a COW, led 20 and from
pasture by a hired boy, and MIXED by
the servant girl. She was skimming off
some rich yellow cream the other day
when her mistress appeared on the scene.
Jane" she said, "do YOU know that
there are I'm that milk millions OF mi
mute organisms or bacill that look hor-
rid under
There's not one. num-" holly retort-
ed Janef as she banged the table with the
skinner, by way Of emphasis. There
not one, and l won't stand it. either. l
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
Crop of Cherry Cheeks
LUXURIANT, BUT THE ALTRUlS-
TIC PHYSICIAN DOES NOT
COMPL AIN MUCH.

One result Of the forward movement
in womenkind, says the London Medical
Press and Circular. is the appearance OF
a luxuriant crop of cherry checks among
the fair sex Of the middle and upper
class. 1t is no longer the fashion to be
lly-white and pale as Of yore, but rather
TO court the rudy look Of the milkmald'
This change confronts one in the parks,
in the public streets, in the drawing
room, I'm the theatre, in church, every
where. in short, where the dominant sex
congregate. To a great extent IL is no
doubt due TO the passion for open-air
exercises that now reigns almost as
supremacy as among the boisterous
athletic male. If the medical. profession
were not guided by motives Of the high
est philanthropy they would not en-
courage this ruddy-cheokcd movement,
for it robs them of a lucrative field Of
practice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
Her Queer Letter.
IT WAS WRITTEN ON THIN SLABS
OF WHITE STONE.

"The qucerest letter | ever saw IN my
lie" said a Washington newspaper
man who was in the city recently, was
shown me at the home OF an army ON
Ger now on duty in the War Department
ii is written ia lead pencil on couple
Of thin slabs Of. grayish-Whlto stone
each about six inches long and TWO
inches broad. and its story is ra-hcr TO-
mantle.
Apache chief. Geronimo, across south
crn Arizona. i'm -. the officer TO whom
! refer commanded u company OF lh-
fantry and. while the main command
pushed west along the ella river ne
took n couple OF troopers ana struck out
southwark on recOnnoiter.
They had been gone about two weeks,
suffering AN manner Of hardsnlps ana
living exactly like he Indians them..
selves when the captain 4ecldeu io senu
one OF his men back with verbal re-
port. He was anxious TO embrace the
opportunity 20 also dispatch letter 10
his sweetheart. who was then young
belle I'm Washington society Dut mere
was not a scrap Of paper Of any kind IN
the party. nor as much as mOrsel OF
knowing she was eagerly awaiting
news from the front he racked his nraln
and finally noticed some smooth rag
mcnts Of limestone that mad chlpped OH
from nearby ledge
That solved the problem. lie selected
two fat pieces, drew "a pistol cartridge
from his belt and scrawled his letter
with the point Of the bullet
Laying the stones face 10 face so tnat
the writing would not be rubbed OF pN
abrasion he tied them firmly together
with strins Of a handkerchief and in-
scribed the address on the outside.
Nothing remained but 10 afhx the
stamps. which the trooper prom sed 70
do as soon as he struck camp. He put
the parcel IN his blouse. got through IN
safety although he had several hair
breadth escapes. and mailed it ar MARI
copa. II required Is cents postage, and
the date mark is still quite leeible
need hardly say that The lady prizes this
strange enistle above an the souvenirs
which now I'm her beautiful Washing
ton home. New Orleans Time Demo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

scours the bucket. I washes the COW. J
scald the pans and I covers the milk I'm
the Refrigerator. Yoh the first woman
as ever told me T was not clean about
my work. I've allus been fattered at
because Of me neatness You'll not find
a one Of them things IN that milk. and
1 must say you have face to be talk!n
of Millions
But listen, Jane"
OH listen no more. that I won't. I've
heard too much now. And you don't
need to give me notice, ne Their. Til
leave within the hour, mum, fur they's
plenty Of places and them as don't be
slanderin' a honest wOrlzin girl"
The husband came home to find HIS
wife in tears and audbly Wishing that
she wasn't smart. "-Detroit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
THE W0OD-THRUSH AT EVE.

At the wood-edge, what time the sun
sank low.
We fingered sreechless. being loath TO
leave
The cool the calm. the quiet touch OF
eve.
And an the g'amor Of the afterglow.
We watched the purple shadows lensthen
slow,
Saw the swift swallows through the
clear air cleve.
And The bats begin their wayward fight
10 weave.
Then rose reluctantly. ard turned 10 go.
Bue. ere We won Deyond the warder
trees.
From out the dim deep copse that hid
the swale
WeHed Of a sudden hute-like harmonies
Flooding the twilight, scale on siiyery
scale,
AS though we heard, far DER the sunder-
ing seas.
The pain and passion OF the nightin-
gale.
Clinton scollarl, in the July Atlantic.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
RESOLUTIONS.

l.
l will think Of the path past the meadow
lot.
will hear what the wind shall say;
! will think Of the ferns and lichens fine,
OF the crgg with its rough-scarrcd gray:
1 will think Of the white wild rose 1
found.
OF the sky, with its cloud-swept blue;
OF the glow of the last red columbine-
But l Will not think of you.
IL.
But I heard your step on the cracking
path.
And your voice in the winds quick
sigh;
And j felt your strength IN the rugged
Crag,
And your touch I'm the fern close by;
And / found your kiss in the warm Wild
rose
And your glance in the storm-swept
blue.
And the columbine seemed your glowing
heart
So l only thought Of you
-Lippincott's.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
Why
SOME WOMEN LIKE TO PLAY THE
GAME OP WHIST.

never knew why they made that rule
about talking across the table IN whist
until the other day
The little lady invited three OK her
female friends TO play whist and take
supper with us. 1 did not see the game.
but / heard IT, This is a fairly correct
description Of the game:
Whose deal is u?'
whats trumps?'
Diamonds? Why I thought hearts
was"
els IL my lead2'
That's my trick"
"Take that II you can, for 7 haven't
anything higher than a ten
II hate 20 play such a hand as this
only four trumps. and no suit TO s9eal
Of only an ace or two"
"WhY you trumped spades the last
time round.
Have you heard about Mrs. Trips
sister?'
Awful. isn't .t?"
"The way that woman dresses makes
me sick"
what IS trumps, anyway? Diamonds?
Dear me, I have been throwing them
away and saving my clubs
Eyes. she'll know better than 20 guar
rel with me again."
lhlnks she dWIully big because her
husband was elected Town Clerk Pooh.
Ny husband wouldn't have such an Of
fee"
who got the 0dd?"
1--WE did"
"Why. no. that couldn't be. We took
nine tricks"
Whose deal - it2"
"Pshawl 1 think you might have cut
me something higher than a queen"
"Have you heard about
Dense silence for four minutes)
Chorus pf "Ohs and you don't say
SOS"
1T IS my turn"
And so IL went on.
Both sides claimed the victory. and they
We're equally elated at their success.
Moreover, they all declared they had a
delightful time.
No wonder women Ike 70 play whist
San Francisco Call.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

tunately FOR already overtaxcd Bavaria.
for no one could surmise what its cost
would have been
zone room alone-the renowned bed
chamber not be duplicated for less
than "a million dollars. The vaulted cell
ing is one great allegOrical painting, the
rounded cOrnice with "A score of richly
framed mural paintings, the walls are
panels Of hammered gold of Intricate
designs and even tho floor IS of a mar
Vclous pattern.
''The only suggestion OF the purpose
Of this wonderful room is the sixty
thousand-dollar bed with its canopy more
magnificent than any that covers a regal
throne. in the gorgeous dining-roOm he
had erected n disappearing table which
dropped through the floor when a course
was finished and IN its place came up
another. set and served
ole desired this so that servants would
be unnecessary i'm the room and the most
secret State matters could be discussed
in safety Many people sought in vain
10 see the famous room at Herrenchiem-
see"