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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-09
SHOW DAY.
Immense Crowds IN Town to
See John Robinson.

sShow Gets In Early as well as the Peo-
ple-Eyery One is Having a Good
Time-Two Performances To-day
Street Parade Good One-Lots of
Fakirs.
This is show day and the town is
taken by the elephants and the
crowds from the country, The show
got here at five-thirty this morning
it preceded the other part of the at
fractions of the day but short
time. The roads leading into town
were filled at an early hour by
dense mass of people coming into
town on every conceivable sort of
vehicle and many of them were on
foot. The trans were loaded to the
doors and all who came in expect
to have fine large time.
They will not be disappointed.
They are given the freedom of the
town and are expected to take what
they want.and do what they want to
with it. At the same time they are
warned to look out for fakirs who
are said to be here in large numbers.
These travel along with the show
but of course have no connection
with it. They will fleece the unwary
to the extent of his ability to be
skinned and it will be well to refuse
to buy dollars at any price while
the show is in town
Shortly after the arrival of tue
show trains the canvas began to go
up and in a very surprising short
space of time the show lot in South
Morgantown presented show
spread of canvas within which were
the great wonders to be exhibited
this afternoon.
There will be two performances
to-day. The one this afternoon now
in progress and one tonight. The
doors will be open at seven o'clock
this evening The reports has been
generally circulated that there will
be no performance this evening but
it is mistake. 1t has become very
widely spread but those who have
hcc2,'!. = ;,s1,- ~ on the information
given here
The street parade at eleven o'clock
got off promptly and was very good
one. Thousands of people crowded
the streets to see it and they got
their moneys worth. Several very
interesting things appeared in line.
The performance is now going on
in South Morgantown. The tent is
crowded to the limit Another per
Torrance will be given at eight
o'clock this evening when another
large crowd will be presnt.
The day has been perfect one
and the vast number of visitors have
all enjoyed themselves to the fullest
extent.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-09

hfeT u0eS act announcer Stiit stranger
case What the Muddy river does
Desolation OF the Country Cannot be
0yerdrawn.
An engineer called the attention of
this paper to the fact that an error
was made by DR.. Raymond when the
latter thought the Humboldt river
evaporated He states that it does
not evaporate but sinks as the name
would signify. Where It disappears
the place is known as the Sinks OF the
Humboldt.
The formation Of the country Is a
peculiar one. There is no outlet to
the basin and the tops Of the noun
tains have been eroded flling the val
leys with gravel formation This
gravel is not hard enough TO keep
the water from seeping into the
ground until it reaches the hard pan
beneath. This results in the case OF
the Humboldt in the whole river final
ly disappearing.
In case the hard pan rises to the
surface or an obstruction is met the
river rises to the surface again and re-
sumes business as river. In the case
under discussion this is not done but
the disappearance is tlnal and nothing
more is seen OF it.
The Muddy river not only disap,
pears and re-appears once but it does
it twice and finally empties into the
Colorado river after the second resar-
rection. The sinking is due to the
character Of the river bottom. The
The bed of the river in places Is as
dry as powder horn and it has at
times flowed much farther than ii
does now.
The engineer giving us these facts
spent one year In the section spoken
of and made personal investigation
of the peculiar phenomena in relation
to these rivers and their sinking.
He however says that the statements
regarding the desolation of the eoun-
try are well put and that it could not
be drawn too strongly. There Is alb.
solutely nothing to compare with II
that he has ever struck.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-09
w. l.. WHARTON DYING.
Well known M0rgantowner Dying In
New Mexico where he has been for
His Health.

This morning Mr.. J. J. Wharton
received telegram from the family
with whom his son w. l.. Wharton
had been staying in New Mexico to
the effect that the young man was dy-
ing. This came as very great shock
to the family here, although he had
been Ill for long time it was not
thought that he was in such condi-
ton.
The telegram asked for instructions
and the reply instructed the people
there to send the remains home if he
was dead and If not to notify the fam
lily at once and some member would
hasten at once to the bedside. 1t is
thirty miles from the telegraph office
to the place where he Is staying and
the chances are that it will be some
time before the answer is obtained.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-09
WORTH A MILLION.
Kansas Woman Wants What's Comm
to Her-It Lies I'm The Great ka-
nawha Valley.

To the Editor OF the New DOMINION:
The letter below was received at
this office. The probabilities are that
the fortune that lies in the Kanawha
Valley is much more slippery than
even the lawyer who lies in Chicago
and adjacent territory. However ii
anyone in the Great Kanawha has the
land in their possession they will
greatly accommodate us by bringing it
to this Office and receiving a reward
commensurate with the task. The
letter is as follows:
PARSONS, Kans. Aug. 4, 1S99-Dear
Sir: Having been SO instructed, |
will write to you ia regard to some
property in Vest Virginia that is by
rights mine.
| am heir of the John Nugen estate.
3 or 4 years ago, lawyer 10 Chicago
Chicago by the name of Copeland
wrote to me about it, he said that it
lies in the Great Kanawha Valley and
is valued at one million dollars($1,-
600, OoO.) Now | wish to know If
you can give me any information con-
corning it.
Yours truly,
MRS E. r.. SUPPE.
1915 East Washington. Ave.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-09
Broke Out of Jail.

Carl Baccus, OF Grafton. serving
five months sentence in jail there
for the shooting Of Calvin Thomas,
at Fetterman, last winter. broke
Jail early Sunday morning by dig
ging under his cell. He would only
have had three months longer 20
serve.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-09
Notice To Tax PAYERS.

There will be p per cent discount to
every one paying all of their city taxes
for 1899 on or before the first day of
August 1899 or two per cent if paid on
or before the first day of September,
1899. | will be at H. c. Bakers hard
ware store each Saturday until the
above date.
J. F. WEAVER,
Collector.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-09
Proposals for Reservoir.

sealed proposals for the building of a
water reservoir for the Union Improve
meut Company will be received at the
companys office until August 10th,
1899. Inquire at the office for plans
and specifications. The company re-
serves the right to accept or reject any
or all bids. Z. M. GRANT,
Manager.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-09
The Weather.
sciences

Showers and thunder storms to-
night and Thursday. Warmer to-
night.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-09
III You Want to Buy

A home for a song and have years
to pay for it, call at this Office and
get particulars.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-09

Beauty is the only thing that con-
soles some women for being women.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-09
WRONG INFERENCE.
Humbolt River Sinks into the
Ground.

No Evaporation about It-How the
River Does act Another still stranger
case What the Muddy river does
Desolation OF the Country Cannot be
0yerdrawn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-05
Lecture Course.
B. d. S.

Lancaster is to have a lecture
course this season, which promises to
be both instructive and entertaining
and it should have the hearty support
and cooperation of the people of our
city. 1t is desired to sell enough
season tickets at 81 90 each, which
includes reserved seats, to insdre the
success of the undertaking, and those
who have not already purchased
tickets can do so by applying to V. L.
Showalter. Everybody is invited to
get their tickets and be ready to have
their seats reserved at Bennett's drug
store Tuesday morning, Oct. 10. at 9
o'clock.
Following are the numbers on the
course: lst, Jas. Clement Ambrose
Subject, 'The Sham Family 2nd
Imperial Ladies Qualtette ofChicago;
Sd, Frank A. Morgan. the Humorist,
in 1.-The Evolution of the Lovers" 4th,
Edwin l.. Barker in his "Personation
of David Copperfield."
Remem Der all four entertainments
for only $1.00 or 80 cents for single
number on the course.
The first number on the program
will be James Clement Ambrose in
his popular talk on 1.-The Sham Fam
lily" on Oct. Y, at Reeds Opera
house. Full announcements later.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-05
aid To Resi-.


The ranks of our old settlers are
again broken by the passing away Of
Grandma Taylor, whose death oc-
Cured at the home Of her son, John,
on the evening Of Sept. %, 1899.
Although Mrs. Taylor had added
more than decade to mans allotted
time, yet she had not ontliyed her
usefulness, and her decease leaves re-
greet and sorrow in many hearts.
She has resided among us many.
many years. and although of a quiet,
retiring nature. she was known and
esteemed by all for her gentle mein
and kindly ministratIons. The loye
OF many homes was hers to carry with
her into the 'sbetter and brighter
world TO her children and the
grand children, who all loved her
dearly. she leaves the legacy Of an
unsullied record. which is far better
than riches. No evil word of anyone
was ever heard 10 pass hei lips.
Christlike resignation and faith
MAJ ked the expression of her face, and
linked with her memory will be many
deeds of kindness and good will.
She leaves to mourn their loss, one
son, John, and four daughters: Mrs.
Frances Garner, independence, Iowa;
Mrs. Sarah Brown, Pretty Prairie.
Kan, Mrs. Josephine Mcdaniel, Phil
ipsburg, Mont; Mrs, Mile Engler,
Elmon. Mimi; and Mrs Peck Of Bee
town, with many grandchildren, great
grandchildren and friends. Among
the sincerest mournersis her brother
in-law, +. p. Taylor, Uncle Eli The
last of the friends who had known her
in her girlhood days.
Delilah McCamm was born in Mis-
souri,, April 8, 1918; married in 1889
to Fountain Taylor; came to Wiscon-
sin in 1914 and resided near Hurri-
cane until 1857, when the family re-
moved to Beetown where Mr.. Taylor
died in 1869. Two children took
their departure in early life and a
daughter, Mrs. Laura Grier. passed
away in Kansas few years ago.
Mrs. Taylor united with the Baptist
church at Hurricane. After removing
to Beetown she became a. member of
the Congregational church, and once
more in that old church did many
gather to pay the last respect to a
good Christian woman. An appro-
pirate discourse was delivered by
Rev j. A. Jamison from the text:
"In quietness and in confidence shall
be your strength" lisa. 30, Is. The
pall-bearers were six sons of her only
son. Most reverently did they bear
the flower-wreathed casket, thinking
the while of the many loving deeds
wrought for them by the little hands
now forever folded beneath its lid.
The remains was laid to rest beside
the husband in the Dodge cemetery.
80 when the measure of their faith is
meted,
And angels beckon from the courts on high.
Filled with all grace, the work divine COM
pleted,
They shah put on their immortality
And dwell with God"
b. ID. S.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-05
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs.
Ada +. Hart of Groton, S. D.: "Was
taken with a bad cold which settled
on my lungs; cough set in and finally
terminated in consumption. Four
doctors gave me up saying ] could
live but a short time. gave myself
up to my Savior, determined if |
could not stay with my friends on
earth | would meet my absent ones
above. My husband was advised to
get DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs and colds. |
gave it a trial, took in all eight bot
ties. 1t has cured me and thank God
am saved and now a well and healthy
woman Trial bottles free at j l..
Benefits Drug Store. Regular size
so cents and $1.00. Guaranteed or
price refunded.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-05

Cuba City News: Reports come
from Georgetown that an attempt was
made to burn Mr. Goldenpenny's
house last Tuesday night. His
daughter was returning home after
the rest of the family had retired, and
found under the porch lighted
candle, beneath which was lot of
rags saturated in kerosene. The
house is owned by Jas. Nicholas, and
Mr.. Goldenpenny intended to move
out in few days. An effort is being
made to find the guilty party $500.
Edward Nicholas is lying in critical
condition at his home in Benton, owing
to an accident which occurred We'd
nesday while at work at the construc-
ton of the new water works tank in
that city. The rock for the tank are
hoisted by means of horse, rope and
pully. Mr.. Nicholas was engaged to
load the rock, and in this instance the
end of the rope became TANGLED
about mis- feet and he was taken up
quite distance, his body striking
against the rock, both coming to the
ground together. His recovery is re-
ported doubtful A lady living
near Georgetown, came TO Cuba the
other evening leaving her child with
the hired girl. The child was taken
with severe attack of collie and the
girl in looking for something to give
! it found bottle labeled '.kid re-
/ storer." 1t was patent preparation
to restore the lustre to kid gloves but
it is said to have cured the collie just
the same However the child is en-
ameled all over and is Of a fine deli
cate lavender tint.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-05
Prosperity is Here.

Anyone who doubts it can be con-
vinced by visiting any of the towns in
western Iowa or Minnesota on the
new lines of the Chicago & North
Western Railway.
People in the immediate vicinity Of
these towns are quick to see the adj
vantage and are already in advance Of
the railroad, building stores, resi-
dences, elevators, lumber Offices, etc J,
but there is room for more. The
country is splendid, and will IN all
cases amply support all lines Of bust
ness and trade, and in The most of the
town the best locations are still open.
Lots in any of these towns cannot
help but be safe and paying invest
ments, as they are still Oh the market
at the original low prices.
For particulars address,
j. +. CLEVELAND,
Land Commissioner
Chicago Il Northwestern Railway
Company. Chicago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-05
fiiQh School Notes.

had the pleasure of isil'u9 he
city High school Monday morning
and were much pleased with the work
and The good spirit manifest in he
school. The opening xeici,rs began
with mu led by Miss Buck and Miss
10 ,ephine Hudson presiding at The
piano. Professor G ark gave Il snort
talk on the Reading club, giving re-
port Of the amount contributed by
the students for the purpose If get
ting a supply Of rcatling matter The
sum Of $25.95 was collected aud fol
lowing is 4 list Of the periodicals sub
scribed for: Review Of Reviews, Me-
Clure's, Chautauquau, Northwestern
Magazine, Scribncrs, Cosmopolitan,
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly, Path
finder, independent, Golfers Weekly,
Good Health, Geographic Magazine.
Self Culture, Ladies' Home journal,
New England Magazine, and the Out
look. The young people OF today are
certainly favored by having such an
abundance of good literature at hand.
The principal extends cordial in
vitation to parents and all who are
interested to visit the schools. 1t
will encourage teachers and pupils
and also do you good to keep in touch
with the work of your children
We give this week the complete
program Of the recitation periods Of
the High school which will be Of value
should anyone wish TO visit any par
ticular class. 1t also shows the work
of the different teachers.
The North school is progressing
nicely this year and the teachers are
always pleased to see visitors. The
following persons visited the school
during the past week: Miss Franklin
of North Lancaster, Rev. Brown and
Mrs. S. II. Greene, city, and Mrs.
Jenny Jewett, Potosi.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-05

Wood wanted Enquire at this
Office.
st. Louis Budweis.r At the Royal
Bodcga
Miss Kate Maclay is visiting in
Waterloo, Ia.
Bert Lewis of Fcnnimorc spent
last week in this city
Mr. Edwin Sanders of rlatteville
was in the city sunday.
A. w. 10y Of Platteyille was a
Sunday visitor in the city.
Jas. Blewett, Jr, and Miss Anna
Rcikauf spent Sunday at Beetown.
Mrs. L. a. Dodd returned home
last week from a visit il Milwaukee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jcidc visited with
Mr.. and Mrs G, IIake III Milwaukee
last week.
st. Louis bottle beer is famous the
world over. 1t is on sale at John
Dechow's.
Landlord Diyall has been on the
sick list for tho week past hut is on
the mend now.
Miss Lottie Tresham after an ex-
tended visit in Platteyille. returned
home last Friday.
jas Mccormick has recently pur-
chased fine Stegcr piano from Mi
chacls a. Roberts.
Mr.. Fred Auchtcr went 10 Ross
well, New Mexico last Monday morn
ing for his health
Mrs. Lizzie Andrews OF Iowa
spcht last week with her sister, Mrs.
Mckenzie in this city
Grandmother Burr has been poor
~ for the past week but Is reported
some better at present.
Thos. Ortou and wife visited
friends in Galena several day Of last
week and took IN the fair
WANTED; A housc-kecper for a
family Of three For Information adj
dress Box lG2, Lancaster, Wis
Aug Michaclis is laid up with a
lame leg, Henry Mucsse is collecting
water rent in city clerks Office.
Miss Mabel Bicg, who is attend
ing the Normal at PiattevilIe, spent
Sunday at her home in this city.
Mrs. John Rocs Of Lancaster was
adiudgcd insane by Judge Goodsell
aud taken to Mendoza Wednesday
morning.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-05
LICENSED TO MARRY

S9pt, 20. Marion w Frankenhoff, Fenni-
more Wis, and Nettie Eletson Boscobel
Wis
Sept. %. Chas NJ. Down, and Ella J. varrel
both of Fennmore, Wis
Sept. 30, Rollie Loomis Marion, and Alice
Whitmore, Greenwood, Wis.
Oct. ?, John Dale. Dodgeville. and Esther
Bourett. Livingston, Wis.
Oct. 2.Nathan McKelvey, and Rhoda Ben
dorf. both of Lancaster, Wis
Oct q a. w. 10y. Platteville. Wis. and
Francis a. Burris, Lancaster. Wis.
Oct. >. VIM. A. Comstock. and Bertha Rick'
both of Boscobel Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-05
A Frightful BIunder

Will often cause a horrible burn,
scald, cut or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, the best in the world, will kill
the pain and promptly heal it. Cures
old sores, fever sores, ulcers. boils,
felons, corns, all skin eruptions. Best
Pile cure on earth. Only Z5cts box.
Cure guaranteed Sold by j. I. Ben
nett, Druggist.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-05
Gountn Court.

In Re Estate Moses b. Lewis. Fin
al account of administrator examined
and allowed Order made assigning
estate.
In Re Estate Geo. C. Damn. Henry
d. Damn appointed administrator.
Bond fixed at $1,000.
Jas. Quinlan, claimant, VS.. Estate
of John Quinlan, deceased, defendant
in process of trial.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-05
Ladies' (!

Don't fail to be present at the mil
linery opening Friday and Saturday,
this week, at the Grand Central.
Dress making done at usual prize
es. Satisfaction guaranteed. Orders
promptly attended to,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-05

VnlI ought TO know that when suf-
iUU fering from any kidney trouble
that a safe, sure remedy is Foley's
Kidney Cure Guaranteed or money
refunded
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-05

Healthy, happy babies. Mothers
say Rocky Mountain Tea is the great
est baby medicine in the world. 80
cents.-Stone & Hassell and J. /.
Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-05
The Banner Pile Cure.

! Is Bann- II Salve. 1t gives immedi.
ate relief and will soon effect cure
25c.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-05
OPENINGS.


MISS WILHELM. HAS no es-
pecial day for opening but
Is constantly exhibiting
throughout the SEASON
most complete line Of pat
tern hats and hornets.
By this method the annoy
ance Of over crowding on
certain days is avoided. and
customers here have the
benefit Of the Rest STlLrs
whenever they come.
Yot ARE CORDIALLY INVITED.
Ysx.Yy Y.Ys.yyY.vyvyy
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-05

You see, madam Ivory Soap is really the most
economical. The cake is 50 large that it easily divides
into two cakes Of the ordinary size. There is twice as
much soap you get in the usual cake of toilet soap
Then it is very economical in USE for although fathers
quickly il IS always firm and hard, even in hot water
AS floats you not lose or leave it to waste in the
bowl We sell it to all of our best trade for general use
eopyno4r suyr+eo
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-10-05
SHORT LOCAL HAPPENINGS

eoPYmoHT sos 0Y ms pRooTER eANaLf co oNoINNA1I
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16
SUMMER RATES.

Commencing June l aud continuing
until September so, 1899, tho Queen y
Crescent route will place in effect from
all coupon stations regular summer
excursion tickets TO all the principal
summer resorts in East Tennessee,
North Carolina, Virginia aud northern
resorts, good until October 81. The
Queen s. Crescent offers to the public
excellent service Train leaving New
Orleans daily al 7:30 p. m. arrives III
Cincinnati next evening at 1880, thus
giving 24.hour schedule, carrying
Pullman buffet sleeper. There 10 also
through Pullman sleeping car on this
train for New York, running by the
way of Chattanooga, Bristol, Lynch
burg, Washington and Pennsylvania
railroad, thus penetrating the very
heart of ibe summer resorts. Train
leaving Shreveport daily al 9:i0 a. m.
carries through Pullman sleeper to
Chattanooga, where change can be
made into the Cincinnati or New York
sleepers without getting of the train
For detailed information as to rates,
routes. etc, apply TO any ticket agent
! or 4. NJ. Hunt. 7. P. A, Dallas, Tex.
r.. j. Anderson, A. 6. 2. A, OF
George Ii. Smith. G. P. A., New Or
leans.