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The times., 1899-10-01

DR.. Egbert A. Clark, who has been spend
ing the summer on the Lakes Oh MusKoka
Canada, has returned to the city.
The times., 1899-10-01

Church, corner of Thirteenth and Yale
Streets, Columbia Heights.
The Misses Key haveVretsrned from the
coast OF Maine, and have gone south to
spend the autumn months1n the noun
tains of Tennessee.
Mrs. R. o. Steers, of 413 F Street north
west, has issued invitations for the mar
riage of her daughter, irenss to Mr.. Willis
Edgar McNulty, Tuesday, soctober g. at
noon at the Church of she advent, Second
and U Streets northwest Rev. Edward
Mott viii perform the ceremony. The bride
elect is the daughter 81 the late Charles
W. Steers, who was we'll known in this
city. Owing to the family being in mourn
ing, no reception viii be held. The couple
will leave for New York City Immediately
after the ceremony, going later to Albany,
by way of the Hudson, thence to Clovers-
vile, where they will be entertained by
Prof. and Mrs. Dawson. The return will
be made by way of Niagara. At home
Tuesdays in November, from to 4, at
1886 Fourteenth Street northwest.
The times., 1899-10-01

Miss Adele Levers, of 1909 Street
northwest, late soprano soloist OF the
Trinity Episcopal Church, Third and c
Streets northwest, has returned home from
her summer outing of the past two months
al Asbury Park, N j., Philadelphia, and
bethlehem Pa.
The times., 1899-10-01

Mrs. Robert n. Harper, 2s B Street north
west, has returned TO the city, after an ab-
sence of four months, spent at Atlantic
City and in the mountains of West Viz
ginia.
The times., 1899-10-01

j. NJ Balmaceda, Secretary Of the Chill
can Legation, is now on a visit to New
York He is a guest of the Waldorf-As-
toria
The times., 1899-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs Abner Mckinley and Miss
Mabel Mckinley, who are travelling through
the West in a private car, will visit all
the notable points of the Pacific Coast, re-
turning about October 10.
The times., 1899-10-01
For The Ladies Of Fashion.

The feminine folk Of this city viii be in
tcrestod 10 learn that VIM Schwartz, formerly
q Baltimore, has opened at Il20 Connecticut
Avenue. and offers for the early season 10 make
Tzilor-msde Suits Of the newest imported fabrics
for SIS. Those who are acquainted with Mr..
sohwsrtz's fashion productions viii readily appre-
ciste this offer The most stylish and perfect
fitting garments. made by the best tailors, lately
Of New York se2l-Imo
The times., 1899-10-01

Mrs. Charles A. Cogswell, after spending
a month very pleasantly with her mother,
Mrs. G. f. Huth of 3247 Street, has left
for her home in Chicago.
The times., 1899-10-01

Invitations have been issued for the
marriage of Miss Annie Montague Rice,
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Rice, and
Mr. Melvin j. Benjamin, son of Mr.. S. c.
Benjamin, of lie Droit Park. The cere-
mony will occur Wednesday evening, Oc-
tober II, at Gurley Memorial Church.
The times., 1899-10-01

Commander and Mrs Pendleton, who
leased the beautiful home OF the late Dan
iel Ermentrout, of Reading, Pa, returned
10 Washington about two weeks ago.
The times., 1899-10-01

Mrs Flora C. Dyer will give her annual
complimentary opening to her pupils and
friends on Saturday October Z. Children
are invited at $3.50 in the afternoon, and
adults at $50 in the evening
The times., 1899-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph A. Sterling have is
sued invitations for the marriage of their
daughter, Maude, to Mr.. Clarence Maynard
Exley, Wednesday, October IL, at 1880
o'clock p. M, at the Fourth Presbyterian
The times., 1899-10-01

The engagement is announced of Miss
Mae Ashby Bayne, daughter OF DR.. and Mrs.
John W. Bayne, 10 Mr.. David r. remnant.
of Richmond, Va. The marriage will occur
next month.
The times., 1899-10-01

Church, corner of Thirteenth and Yale
Streets, Columbia Heights.
The times., 1899-10-01

The engagement of Mrs. K H. W. Stull
and Mr.. Robert E. Nelson has been an
nounced. Mrs Stull was formerly Miss
Worthington, of Maryland, and grand
daughter of the late Gen. Thomas F.
Bowie former Representative from the
same State.
The times., 1899-10-01

Mrs. Thomas Wilson, of Connecticut
Avenue. will entertain the ladies of the
alliance and missionary societies at tea
next Tuesday afternoon.
The times., 1899-10-01

Mrs Lucy Page Stelle and Miss Grace
II. Stelle have been spending the months
of August and September as guests OF Mr.
and Mrs. deb. Randolph Keim, at theil
mountain home, "Edgemount," Reading
Pa. Mrs Stele has returned to Washing
ton, but Miss Stelle will visit Mrs. A. L
Barber, at Ardsley on the Hudson, the
first week in October.
The times., 1899-10-01

On next Wednesday evening DR.. and Mrs.
7. De Witt Talmage will entertain the
members of the Pan-Presbyterlan Alllahce,
and the delegates OF the international
Union of Women's Missionary Societies.
The times., 1899-10-01

1t is not likely that the social annals OF
the White House will be able to duplicate
in the way of state dinners past and gone,
anything to compare in magnificence OF
decoration to the banquet which President
Mckinley will give in honor of Admiral
Dewey on next Tuesday night Seventy
four guests are to be present, though oW-
ing to some possible change, the list will
not be announced before Tuesday evening.
1t is known. however, that among the dis
tinguished officers of the Army and Navy
whom the President has invited to meet the
hero of the evening are General Miles,
Rear Admiral Schley, Rear Admiral Samp-
son, Rear Admiral Howison, and Capt.
Robley D. Evans, together with Governor
Roosevelt CT New York and the Governors
of Massachusetts, Maryland, and Vermont
Mr. McKinley's hospitality has fire.
auently overfiown the distinctly limited
boundaries of the state dining-room, and
as on such former occasions, the table Will
be laid in the main corridor, which is al
ways chcerfully attractive with its vivid
ly crimson carpet and its setting OF palm
trees against the white and gold wal s.
II
The White House florists are designing
| wonderful conceptions with a nationai
bearing on the hour and the man, and the
! color scheme of both flowers and electric
lights is to be red, white, and blue.
On next Wednesday evening Dr. and Mrs
T. De Witt Talmage will entertain the
members of the an-Presbyterian Alliance,
and the delegates of the international
! Union of Women's Missionary Societies
Mrs. Thomas Wilson, of Connecticut
! Avenue, will entertain the ladies OF the
alliance and missionary societies at tea
next Tuesday afternoon.
The engagement is announced of Miss
Mae Ashby Bayne, daughter of DR.. and Mrs,
John w Bayne, TO Mr.. David R. Tennant.
of Richmond, Va. The marriage will occur
next month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abner Mckinley and Miss
Mabel Mckinley, who are travelling through
the West in a private car, will visit al
the notable points of the Pacific Coast, re-
turning about October 10.
The Misses Charlotte and Kathleen Clay
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-02
GREENBRIER RIVER ROAD.
Bids Opened and Contracts to be Let in
a Few DAYS.

Bids for the construction of the
Greenbrier River railroad have been
opened, and the contract is to be
awarded in few days. The speciflca-
tions on which the bids have been adj
vertised provide for the construction
of the road either in sections or as a
whole.
The road will run from Caldwell, in
Greenbrier county, about four miles
above Ronceverte to Marlinton, in
Pocahontas county, distance of fifty
miles. 1t will follow the left bank of
the Greenbrier river, on an easy grade.
The construction will be like that of
the Chesapeake & Ohio, with stone
culverts and first class workmanship
in every respect. 1t will pass imme-
diately by Marble Hill, where is locat-
ed the finest building marble in the
United States. Already eight hun
dred working men have been engaged,
the intention being to complete the
road by February.
Already Ronceverte and the adjoin-
ing places show signs of the awaken
ing that will follow the construction
of the road. Ronceyerte is already full
of contractors and capitalists, the
latter of whom are prospecting in the
rich coal, timber and marble lands in
that section. The Chesapeake &
Ohio, in order to accommodate its
traffic, is building a double track from
Caldwell down as far as the roadway
limitations will permit.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-02
Louisville Chronicles.

LOUISVILLE, July 3l.-The rafting of
the threshing and moving machines
can be heard in nearly every direction
now days. The yield of the grain being
fairly good and the grass not so tall, as
some seasons but seemingly thicker on
the ground.
Quite number of people from this
place and vicinity attend ed the (colored)
camp meetings at, or near Arnettsvlle
and Georgetown for few Sundays past
and report ago cd time socially. which
we have no reason to deny, but
when that is said, all is said, not throw
idg any insinuations. or reflections
whatever upon the colored people OF
those meetings, but it does not look
right and isn't right for any one to be
buying. selling and also drink on the
Sabbath day.
The Children's Day exercise at the
Union church will convene on Sunday
August 18th commencing at 10 O'Clock.
Rev. Sheridan, pastor of the NJ. e.
church. preached at Union and Mt.
Hood Sunday and Sunday evening.
s. r. Davis the hustlng harvest boy
of this place will teach the Louisville
school the coming winter, and may he
be crowded with success in his winters
avoedtlon.
James Davis, an Englishman; who a
few years ago moved from here to Ohio
has returned with his family and will
occupy the residece vacated by r. Stew
art. Mr.. Davis is an honest, hard work
ing coal miner, and good neighbor
and we welcome him back again in our
midst.
Hillard Basnett, OF Basnettsville
was lately circulating among relatives
and friends near here.
Miss Jessie Snider of Flckersville
was recently visiting relatives and
friends in Preston county and also Nor
gantown.
The home of John Hood, of this
place, has been gladdened by the ar
rival of new daughter and as one
comes on the street he is met with a
welcome greeting by our genial miller.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-02
HATS OFF IN CHURCH.
That's What They Have Decided TO do
In One Pittsburg Church.

|
Ladies will please remove thcil
hats during the sermon, was what
Rev. L. G. Barnes, of the Fourth
Avenue Baptist Church, said to the
fair sex of his congregation last Sun
day morning before delivering his ser.
mon. And the ladies did as request
ed. On Sunday every woman in the
church will remove her bonnet before
entering her pew. It's the fashion
now and everybody enjoys it. Just a
week ago, while Rev. Mr.. Barnes was
in the middle of his sermon, his wife
was seen to suddenly fall forward in
her seat. When members OF the con-
gregation reached her she had swoon-
ed. The cause could not then be as
signed. Later it was learned that
| owing to the intense heat and the
warm church Mrs. Barnes was over
come. She attributed her sudden
faintness to heavy hat she had worn
throughout the sermon.
When the congregation had assem-
bled last Sunday to listen to Rev. Mr..
Barnes sermon he announced the
cause of his wife's Illness. After talk
ing the matter over the pastor request
ed the removal of all hats. Simultan-
eously there were expressions of sur
prise. Then one by one the women
removed their headgear Rev. Mr..
Barnes proceeded with his sermon.
After church the women commented
on the preachers request. They
agreed that during all future sermons
they would sit with uncovered heads.
This is the first time on record that
women have been known to sit
through sermon with their hats off,
and Pittsburg, as always, was first to
originate the plan. The rule in all
the large theaters of New York, Bos-
ton and other cities is that women
must remove their hats during per-
Torrance. In Pittsburg this rule is
applied in all the theaters but not en-
forced.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-02
Improved Dining Car Service.

When it comes to making improve
ments in all branches of railroad ser,
vice the. B. & 0. does not have to re.
tire from the front rank. As "Noth-
ing is too good for the Irish, so moth
ing is too good for B. & 0. pa.
irons and progressive step in din
ing car service is being taken. The
Royal Blue Line dining cars are being
shopped as rapidly as possible to
change the interiors SO that each car
will have table de hote compart-
ment and cafe, where the service
will be la carte. This part of the
car will have easy chairs, tables and
other conveniences of a first-class cafe
where gentlemen can smoke and eat
without interfering with those who
prefer different state of things.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-02
TWO THOUSAND MINERS
Leave West Virginia -Our Mines Will
Have to Close.

ELKHoRN, W. Va, August L.
Two thousand miners have left here
for the western coal fields. Operators
are compelled to close down for lack
of men.
For many weeks the emissaries of
western coal mine owners have been
at work among the miners of South
western Virginia to induce them to
go West and work. All kinds of in
ducements have been offered, among
Others, higher wages and the entire
elimination of all Objectionable
weights, measures and screens. Min
ers are badly wanted, and the mine
bosses of the west have at last sue
ceeded in getting them. But the
move will badly cripple the mines of
West Virginia. The operators here
will have to make some radical
changes to hold the men they have
now.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-02
THE JOHN ROBINSON SHOW
Presenting New Factor in Tented
AmuScments.

Solomon, the sagest and grandest OF
the Hebrew patriarchs, when he ut
tered that phrase, since become an
axiom, that "there is nothing new
under the sun, could he "revisit the
glimpses of the moon," would find
that while his axiom still finds veri-
fication, yet that old things have be-
come new in the reproduction and re-
rehabilitation of the scenes, episodes
and incidents characterizing his long
and memorable reign. In placing be-
fore the people by the John Robinson
show the grand biblical spectacle of
Solomon, his Temple, and the Queen
of Sheba," realistic, living illustra.
tion OF the most sacred and most i'm
pressive scenes and events of biblical
history is presented in vivid and en-
trancing form, and offers the most
enjoyable and mind nourishing after
noon and evenings entertainment
ever projected or conceived. The
glories, the grandeur and the great.
ness OF 1srael's wisest king are lavish
ly portrayed, and the most salient
features and incidents of his noted
regal administration find apt and ac-
curate Illustration. This gorgeous
and resplendent spectacle is from the
master mind of Mr.. John Retting,
whose former biblical spectacular pro-
auctions have made him famous, and
who prides himself on this, the Chef
D'9uvre of his art. Itcertainly is a
masterpiece of policy in the manage
ment of the John Robinson show to
thus so materially and acceptably
augment their already stupendous
exhibitional enterprise, which, as al
most everybody is aware, is character
lied as exhibiting the biggest and best
circus, the most interesting MENACE
rie and the largest hippodrome on the
continent. The combined exhibitions
OF which it may be said that they are
given without any additional entrance
fee, are to display here on Wednesday
August 9th.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-02
New Sergeant Major.

Clyde Lewis Of Grafton who is a
student at the University has been
notified unofficially by Major w. W.
Scott of Fairmont that he will be ap-
pointed Sergeant Major of the First
Battalion of the First Regiment.
The warrant has not yet been received
but it is on the way by this time and
will be received in few days. The
appointment is compliment to the
ability of the young man who is a
member of the cadet corps and stu
deEd here this summer.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-02
MR.. BAKER AT CHAUTACQUA.
will go from there to Canada-SOme
Observations from the great Church
Resort.


CnAuTAuQUA, July 2Sth.-I just
dropped into our Methodist headquar-
tiers at this place and while sitting
here, after enjoying splendid day on
the lake with my family and after a
most excellent supper, it occurred to
me to drop you a few lines. Our
church can be proud of her headquar-
tiers for all pilgrims to this resort, as
it is centrally located. substantially
built, roomy and is in modern archi-
tectural STYLE 1t is interesting to
look over the daily register Of Metho-
dists who annually assemble here. 1t
is one of the most cosmopolitan places
in our country, for Methodists from
80 states are registered here this year.
1t is surprising to me, however, to see
so many people fromthe far south, for
Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee and
other sister states seem to lead in
numbers.
Over 1000 students during the past
year have taken the Chautauqua course
or work in some of its branches. The
results arising from the southern peo-
pie intermingling with their northern
brethren is most beneficial and no dis
tinction is made between the church
South or North.
The universal expression and opin-
ion of all southern people here from
many southern states voices the senti-
ment that the late war with Spain has
united the North and the South forev-
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-02
A FAMOUS OLD HOUSE.
1t Was Built before the Revolution and
Has Sheltered Many Distinguished
Men of EARLY Days.
For the New DOMINION

FOR the NEW DOMINION.
Some one has sent me large photo
graph of perhaps the oldest Inhabited
house west OF the Allegheny Mountains
in West Virginia The exact date this
house was built is not known, but am
reliably informed that it was built prior
to ITO. 1t stands in a valley II miles
North of Wheeling on the Wheeling
and Bethany pike, and miles from the
Ohio river This house was built before
there was such place as Wheeling and
more than likely before there was a
single house in Wheeling as West Lib
erty, the present site OF the Normal
School was the County seat of Ohio
County before Wheeling was village.
This house was built as block house,
the main building is 18x20 two stories
and originally contained one window
pane OF 8x10 glass and one panes
8x10 in the first story and 3 windows 3
panes each in second story. one story
addition on south side was built same
dimensions and two windows panes
8x10 in same The house was built of
logs-hewn 10 inches square. Such no.
ted men as Lewis Whetzel, Major M /.
Cullough and Capt Brady used to visit
this house. A frame addition was built
on the West side about so years ago.
This house has been known as the
Wiedman homestead for the last so years
many people have come from dis
lance to see the house. d. W.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-02
PRENTICE MARTIN DEAD.
Was Once Resident Of MOrgantOwn
But has Lived in Indiana for Many
Years.

From the Petersburg, Indiana Dem
ocrat we learn of the death of James
Prentice Martin which occurred in
that city on Saturday, July 22nd.
Deceased was son of Rev. Thomas
and Jane Martin both of whom died
in the same place number of years
ago. The family are well remember
ed by our older citizens and are held
in the highest esteem by everyone
who knew them. The subject of this
sketch left here with his parents
many years ago and resided from that
time until his death in Petersburg.
He began as merchant in early life
in which he was quite successful and
later engaged in other business and
though his gifts to charity were mu-
niffcent he left a handsome fortune.
1t would be difficult to pay more
touching tributes to the memory of a
deceased friend than those offered by
the local papers where Mr.. Martin
lived. One of them concluded its
notice with these words: ''To-day in
Petersburg, many hearts are over
flowing with sorrow and many eyes
glistening with tears-Prentice Mar
tin is dead"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-02
Point Marion.

PoINT MARION, July 3l-Prof Charles
Cans, Of Hammondville, visited friends
here last week.
I p. Jones, K. F. Porter and Paul X.
Colling. book agents were calling on
our school directors Saturday.
John A. Clarke was business visitor
at Uniontown Saturday,
A. Cans aud daughter Lillian made
a business visit to Uniontown last
week,
Quarterly conference Of the Nj. p.
church was held at this place last Sat
urday.
Rev E. l.. Nicholson and wife Of AL.
legheny are visiting friends here.
The Misses Trautman, Of Homestead
are spending few days at the Point
Marion House.
There is quite camp Of railroad peo-
pie at Protsman's landing on the Mon
ongahela.
Rev. E. L. Nicholson administered
the ordinance Of baptism in the Cheat
river near / II. Kiser's last Sunday.
The applicants were Misses Nellie Cans
and Arab Johnson.
Master Claude BurchinaI spent last
week with friends near Nes Geneva
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-02
Girls and Girls.

1t is disgusting to hear some PEG
pie speak scornfully of girls who
have to work for living. No sen.
sible man is dazzled by the glitter
ola jeweled hand, gold bracelet OF
watch, bought on stick" perhaps
All this has not so much fascination
as a pleasant disposition, happy, in
tclligent face, a well-cooked meal,
and clean and tidy home. A rosy
checked, happy face in the kitchen
is worth dozen operate singers in
the parlor, paving upon the piano
and screaming "a Flower from
Mothers Crave or My Mother was
q Lady when very likely the poor
mother is hanging out the clothes
q the back yard Kane Republi-
can n
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Randall.

RANDALL, August I've are in the
midst of harvest, people are all busy
and nothing Of importance transpiring
Wheat is medium, grass is light, corr
below average, but will have an abun
dant crop OF potatoes.
Our schools are being engaged Miss
Henderson will teach at Fl. Martin
Miss Sanders at Vaudeville, Eliza Mar
tin at Cassville, Mr.. Gainor at Usage,
his brother at Stumptown, Mr.. Lairc
at Stony Point, Mr.. Charles Morris al
Sugar Grove. Mr.. Laird and Mr.. Morris
had three schools each offered them be
fore they made any application. This
shows that their merits as teachers are
appreciated