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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-28
Continuous Advertising.

Indianapolis New. Advertising
is an art; that everybody knows;
and never so much an art as in these
days when as much careful work is
done in writing advertisements as in
writing editorials But advertising
is also science. A high authority
says: Advertising should be plan
ned on the presumption that il is
going to be permanent. 1t means
that advertising should be systema
tic, and not sporadic; that it is a
distinct feature and department, and
should be so administered. An
nouncements now and then cannot
bring train of steady benefits.
They may do for squirt sales, but
when the sales, run their course they
are forgotten On the other hand,
like the continuous dropping that
wears away the stone, systema tic
advertising in an artistic way, year
in and year out, becomes a part of
the reading matter of the great
newspaper. "You never miss the
water till the we'll runs dry" News
paper readers do not, perhaps, know
how much entertainment and bene-
fit they get from the advertising col
umns until they think about 1T.
Then they realize that all these mer-
chants, who. day after day, talk to
them through the newspaper columns
are their friends and acquaintance,
and they act accordingly.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-28
EVIDENTLY A MISTAKE.
Col. Richmond's Regiment Announced
Is Having Reached Manila Safely.

A telegram from Washington states
that the regiment under Col. E. L. G.
Richmond has arrived at Manila hav-
ing left San Francisco on November
gath. This is evidently a mistake as
the regiment in question went from
New York taking the eastern trip.
The further fact that it was at Alden
only few days ago and did not ex-
pect TO reach Manila until some time
next month makes us doubt the re-
liability of the announcement or its
arrival at its destination.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-28
GETTING BETTER.
AlmOst-ThOught to have been Killed
in Fight.

in Fight.
1t now appears that the announce
ment of the murder of DR.. Frank
Black, of Greensboro, which had been
sent out from down the river was
trifie premature. He had been very
near to deaths door however and re-
covered consciousness after it was
thought he had died. He had been
engaged in scrap with man named
Harrington and the latter had gotten
much the better of the doctor
SO badly had the former Jared in
the mixup that at its close it was
thought that he was dead but he
rallied later and is now recovering
He is still in very bad shape and it
will surprise no one according to
the people down the river if he dies
yet from the injuries that were in
ficted on him.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-28
UNIONTOWN CELEBRATES.
75 Drunken and Disorderly Persons Ar
rested on Christmas.

At police headquarters this morning
the total number of arrests made on
Christmas was said to have been rs,
and the arrests on Saturday numbered
40. Never in the history of Union
town was the sacred day of Christmas
abused by so much drinking and dis
orderly conduct on the streets as was
observed on Monday. Sober people
were literally obliged to leave the
streets in disgust. Four extra police
were added to the force, making the
total number eight, who were kept
busy all day. The lookup was jam
med full and the jail had to be used in
which to land the Others.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-28
Wayne Hatfield not Killed.

The telegram sent out from Hun
tington stating tina. Wayne Hatfield
had been killed instead of being the
murderer of another man is a great
mistake. The true story Of the xii
ling was sent from Matewan the
home of the parties interested. This
paper always gives the real news in
regard to any matter of interest in
the town or county.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-28
Localized.

Vice Chancellor Reed, of New Jer-
sey, in an opinion just filed, declares
that under the law enacted in 1885,
workingmen may combine for the
purpose of inducing or persuading
other workmen to leave or strike, so
long as the methods employed are
persuasive and not coercive. Ac-
cording to this, strikes are virtually
legalized.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-28
Trust Getting In its Work.

FAIRMoNT, w. va. December 2S.
Inc glass works here recently pure has
ed Dy the National Glass Company,
has closed down for a period Of SIX
weeks. 1t is generally thought they
VIII never resume work from the fact
That the plant has been operated By
the new company at great disad
vantage. 1t gave employment to
about one hundred workmen.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-28
GROWING RETTER.

Rural Mail Service Is Growing In Pom
nlarity Every Day-Amount or Mail
Increasing.
The experiment Of rural mail de-
livery Is becoming more and more OF
success on every trip. The farmers
are taking to 1t with each trip Of the
carrier and the incoming and outgo-
ing mails are larger every day. The
mail is coming to the new addresses
since the patrons have had chance
to notify their correspondents that
they have new one.
Until this requirement OF the Dog
tai laws Is complied with the mail III
transit cannot be placed In the deliv-
cry. The patrons are placing their
boxes along the route and are showing
That they appreciate the service at its
true value.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-28

DiVouy Aastc VI tHt uh}ucHtoNu
Road Murder Alleged to Rave Been
accident Now Claimed to
Have Caused Death.
( UNIoNTowN, Pa, Dec. 2s.-South.
ern Fayette county is shocked by the
mysterious murder of Albert Benson,
better known as Bud Yesterday
his body was found by Jacob Swaney
aud William Benson, lying in ditch
by the roadside close to the Hayden
town church. His hat and coat were
missing, also his watch and about $40
or S12 in money which he had in his
pockets. Beside the body lay large
club covered with hair and blood
with which it is supposed Benson was
slain The body was removed TO the
home of the murdered mans mother
in Haydentown. The verdict at the
inquest was that Benson had been
murdered by some one unknown.
Strange stories are told OF the
nights doings about Haydentown the
night Benson met his death. There
was considerable carousing and some
vicious fights. Benson and four or
five companions were seen on the
streets late in the evening At the
corner near the old stone house a
quarrel ensued which ended In fight.
| Benson was struck and later carried
out the road to dark place where he
was left moaning, and in a helpless
condition. About | O'Clock at night
he managed to struggle to his feet aud
start home, but was waylaid before be
got half the distance.
The history of the old Haydentown
road is one Of murder and tragedy.
1t was the scene of the famous up
dixie murder the mysterious death
of James Patterson, the calm murder
of "Tackn Tasker, the accidental
killing of James Gates, the self de-
struction of James Sutton, the deliber-
ate shooting of "Bud" Braddee, the
mysterious disappearance of several
pack peddlers, the suspicious death of
John Siler, and the last, the tragical
death of aBudn Benson.
THE OTHER SIDE.
FAIRcHANcE, Dec. 28.-Co IN + y
Detective Alex McBeth, accompanied
by Constable Omer Stewart of Fair
chance, went to Haydentown and ar
rested David Turner, Alex. Pierce and
Benjamin Clark, suspected of having
something to do with the death OF
"Bud" Benson. The three men were
brought to this place and held till an
official Investigation was made, and
later were released on account OF in
sufficient evidence to connect them
with the tragedy or accident.
Mr.. McBeth made a thorough ex-
animation Of the place where Benson
was found dead and In his opinion the
young man came to his death by acct
dent. There is steep bank along
the gully at the point in which Ben
son was found, and it is thought be fell
over this, breaking his neck. The
bloody club by which he was supposed
to have been struck the fatal blow,
was secured by the officer. 1t is a
half rotten, crooked limb Of tree
and looks as though it would fly to
pieces by using it to strike slight
blow. Other circumstances, the Off
GERS claim, lead them to believe it was
an accident that killed Benson. The
only way in which they could connect
the three men with his death was
that they had been seen with him at
Fairchance that evening. When they
all got ttipsy' they wandered home
together, and in this condition it is
supposed Benson rolled over the en-
bankment where he was found the
next morning lifeless.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-28

For Rent.

After January 1st one of the most
desirable rooms in town will be for
rent. Very conveniently located.
For particulars inquire at this Office
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-28

NICE, fresh ice cream every day
at the Delicatessen, served in the
restaurant or supplied to families at
reasonable rates.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-28
WANTED a5 TRANSFERS.

Wanted Immediately % team
sters to drive two horse teams
on scrapers. Wages $3.50 per
day. Beard $500 per week.
Work every day and als winter.
Apply to Edward H. Post, Mason
town, Pa.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-28

/ WILL not bore you with a long ad.
Ii you want anything fresh in fancy
and staple groceries call at Al. I'll
Nye's. Phone IS.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-28
The Weather.

Fair, continued cold oTnight and
Friday.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-28
MURDER OR ACCIDENT.
Bud Benson Found Dead in
The Road.

Another Dark Chapter added to The
Bloody Pages of The Haydentown
Road Murder Alleged to Rave Been
Committed Accident Now Claimed to
Have Caused Death.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-28
One WEEK MORE.
Five Different Elections will be
held Here.

Morgantown, Seneca, South Morgan
town and Greenmont will elect Town
Offieers-Morgant0w district will
choose a School Commissioner-Dr
Fitch TO be Selected.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-28

Weather Indications do not Promise
Relief Soon--iee Rapidly Forming on
Greek and River Snow fall Expected
to be Heavy Building Operations
are Curtailed.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-08-16

gotten up by the government Veterin-
airy doctors at great expense and after
many trials and has proved very effect
ual in preventing and curing hog and
chicken cholera and kindred diseases.
We have abundant testimonials all
around us for the cure it has made,
often saving whole focks of chickens
and herds Of swine, while the neigh
bors' hogs and chickens were dying all
around See ad. in another column. tt.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-08-16
PEN AND SCISSORS.

In some of the less accessible parts
of Norway visited by tourists there
are no inns in the villages. The gov
eminent has now decided to grant in
such cases a certain annual sum to
the owner of a spacious house in each
village, the proprietor, agreeing, in
turn, to accommodate four or more
guests, if called upon.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-08-16

Water is a very good transmitter Of
sound A scientist of the name of Cal
ladoa made some experiments on
Lake Geneva, Switzerland, to demon
strate the power of sound to travel a
long way in water and was heard to
distance of - miles. In second
experiment the striking of a clock was
heard to a distance of II miles.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-08-16

Lands, and they knew they ought to
have a surgeon doctor along, so Jim
volunteered and took a six months
course in the rudiments."
Ethel looked out of the window.
"Where are we, papa?''
about ten miles from nowhere"
snarled the capitalist. "And I'm
needed in Cleveland at o'clock for
most important conference"
''Well, why don't we go ahead?'
Without a motorman? Besides,
we've busted something in the run
ming gear. 1t happening in slacken,
ing up suddenly. Do you hear that
pounding?"
''NOW | hear it, papa"
''That's Jim under the car trying 10
tinker up the break"
rs he mechanic, tOo?"
Despite his anxiety the capitalist
laughed again
cit seems So" he said. cts another
thing he learned out there in Kansas.
suppose we are just beginning to find
him out. You were frightened about
it. He isn't much like other young
sters of his age''
Still laughing Ethel's fathe: left tho
car and Joined the two Eastern col
lege men, who were standing not far
away. Ethel raised the window and
looked out. AS she did so she cauglt
sight of jim Hatless, coatless and
vestless, his thick hair wildly tlnuhled
and his face smudged with dirt, he
was facing her smiling father.
"Waiting for orders, sir,' he s:ld.
with a cOmical pull at his hair. 3-4
"Can you run a motor, too" asked
the capitalist.
1--WE had some experience at it, re-
Piled Jim. Father built the Alfalfa
and Stony Ledge electric road and
ran the first motor over il. If youth
sit with me and keep me posted on the
points I'll promise to ,;nul you through
on time.'
''All right, ny boy; run .'cr through
on schedule time and I'll give You I
permanent job"
The capitalist boxed up and caught
his daughters eve AMI laughed again.
AS Jim turned away Ethel called
softly to her father:
Daddy, she INT, 'n,urrd. don't YOU
forget to ask jim up t. Dime" tonight.
Her gratified parent looked up at her
with a quizzical smile that called
swift blush to her cheek.
Cali aboard!" shouted Jim.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-08-16

A woman notary public in Colorado
was recently married and sought legal
advice as to what name she should
use in the future officially. The at
torney general of the State has finally
given the gratifying opinion that she
must sign all documents as before her
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-08-16

marriage, for he finds no law COMPEL
ing OF even authorizing a woman to
drop her maiden name in the simple
excuse of marriage. In fact, he says
that there is no authority for a change
of name at marriage or at any other
time.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-08-16

house. Jim's financial future is all
right. He's an only child, you know"
''NO, l didn't know" said Ethel.
The big hamper turned out to be
most bountifully loaded, and every
body brought along a picnic appetite
Then they rolled into Bennington, and,
leaving the ladies in charge of the two
Eastern men, James Norcross took the
Kansas lad and started to keep his en-
gagement with the local tOwnsman. 1t
was not a long engagement, and at 1
o'clock they were back in the car, and
the capitalist signalled the motorman
to go ahead on the return trip.
1--WE should be able to run the thirty
two miles back to Cleveland nicely in
two hourse," he said to Jim. II must
be there at o'clock and we have a
clear track all the way. We've had
litigation over this road, and it isn't
doing a regular business yet, but We'll
be running on schedule in a day or
twO.'
They were out of earshot of the 9th
ers, and Jim leaned toward the CAPT
talist.
''Mr. Norcross," he said, 'have you
noticed that the mOtOrman has been
drinking heavily?"
''No!" cried the capitalist. Has the
idiot started one of his periodical
sprees? Best man in my employ
when he's sober. When he's drunk
he's stupid log. Keep your eye on
him Jim.''
The young man nodded and started
down the aisle to the motorman's YES
THULE
1t might have been ten minutes lat
er when he noticed that the speed was
increasing to a really dangerous rate.
Looking ahead he Saw-a mile or so
away-a sharp curve. He knew that
it was highly hazardous to attempt to
strike it at that high rate of speed.
He reached forward and caught the
mOtorman by the arm. The latter
turned with an oath, and, unsteadily
rising to his feet, struck at him blind
ly Jim flung him aside, shut off the
power and put on the air brake. The
car slackened speed reluctantly, but
finally came to a stadstill half wa.
round the curve.
Then Jim turned. The mOtOrman
had fallen and struck his head against
the ironwork at the end of seat. He
was lying on the car floor uncOnsci-
GUS.
Ethel was unaware that anything
unusual had taken place. She sat in
the last seat at the rear, with her back
to the front of the car, her companion,
Miss Mayer, beside her. Presently
her father came down the aisle and
stopped.
81 was beginning to wonder where
all the men were,'' said Ethel as she
laid her hand affectiOnately on her
fathers arm II felt quite neglected
Are we waiting on a switch?''
"There has been a little accident, my
dear" said her father. eve are not
on a switch.''
"Accident, papa Who is hurt?''
s"The motorman. But not seriously.
Jim says it is a scalp wound and a
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-08-16
NOTICE.

u. S. Standard live Stock Remedy,
is net quack medicine, but has been
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
A Sure Sign OF Group.

hoarseness 10 child that is subject to
Group is cure indication of the approach of
the disease IfCham oerlan's Cough Remedy
is given as soon as the child becomes
hoarse, OF even after the croupy cough
has appeared, it will prevent the attack.
Many mothers who have croupy children
always keep this remedy at hand and fnd
that it saves them much trouble and worry.
1t can always be depended upon and is pleas.
ant to take. For sale by A ] China.
10 1887 Mr. Thomas McIntosh of Allen.
town, Tenn bad an attack of dyseu,ery
which became chronic "I was treated by
the best pbyscans In East Tennessee without
cure" be says "Finally I tried Chamber.
lsin's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoes Remedy.
After using about twelve bottles | was cured
sound and we'll" For sale by DR.. A. ].
China
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
NAIL BOXES SECURED.
Congressman Stokes Succeeds in
HIS Efforts to Give Sumter Ad-
dltIonal Postal Facilities.

Congressman Stokes has succeeded 10 hav.
ing the post 9TH :e department sci aide four
boxes Tor use 10 this city and they have
oeeD forward 10 the postmaster The should
oe received within the next few DAYS, and
Ooogres-man Stokes eugges,s that they ne
put into Immediate use He says he will
nieavor TO get an allowance for clerk h,re TO
cover the expense of taking 20 The mail from
me boxes, nut unul this 10 done some ar.
iaOgemr0t must me made il the boxes are
put INTO service.
Wesuggest that the Citv Counc, take up the
matter with Nrs Whittemore's co sent and
co operation, locate Tue BOXES have them put
up on suos'ant,ai posts and employ a mao to
axe up 'ne mall as stated aud at convenient
hours every day
1t Will strengthen the Claim he will make for
clerk here II h7 postmsster h,re aud the
citz ne take hold Of the m ,t,er as suggested
and put the boxes into use as soon as lhey
arnve
Toe following 10 copy of the letter from
Coogressman Stokes 10 which referercs has
oee0 made: -
Washington, D. @ 4, Dec 8, 1899.
Mr II Bloom, Suater, s O. =.
Dear Sir: Your letter to baod. | note
woat you say aoout petition for mail boxes
Tor Sumter sent 20 me | nave no recol.ec.
100 of such pen'iOo aud hare is none such
on ME 10 tue department, out ,on ay own
'espo s'onity have had four such ooxes eat
apart Tor use 10 Sumter, and they should
reach me poslm aster there 10 a tew days /
wal eco avor to get an allowance tor clerk
h're " cover ths expense of taxing 10 the
mali fiom them hut the BOXES should be
put up a. oncs aud the service beRun IL
Will strengthen toe claim or atd,tiooal com.
peosation. Faithfully yours, t
] Wm Stokes. .
S.-See that the mail ooxes are set %
At once, and adj one
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
Entertainment at Statesburg

An entertainment will he given on Friday
Uecemoer 20, from 6 20 10 O'clock m at
the residence Of Dr.. w. W. Anderson, States
burg
Little people ~ill be charmed with a magic
orange tree bearing wonderful f,ait. over
which fairies will preside Oder people will
De interested in marvellous living illustrations
OF Bellamy's famous novel, Looking Back.
ward "
gypsy Jane" the woodland maid,
Within her tent ~ sheltered glade,
Rare fortunes will dispense TO all, y
WIN charms and spells If you will call.
An attractive program has been prepared
Tor Young and old. Hot supper will be
served al moderate prices.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
Camden Property Sold
Special to The State

Special to The State.
Camden, Dec 4 -"U phton Court" which
Is former years gained q considerable repu,a.
''oa as hotel for northero tourists, has been
sold to Ca sh Tichensr n Son of Mnssscnu
se'is for $1,000. These gentlemen will great.
" Improve sod enlarge the place. They will
erect Two wings containing about 65 rooms
the contract for the lumber has already been
given out. The place will oe cios,d ;s;,
winter, as they intend 70 make the addition
before Opening IL.
Tne property knowo as the ''Mer eney '
property" on the corner of Broad AID Nu,.
ledge street, which includes the bniIdi 20
occupied by The Farmers AID Merchants bank
and law range, was sold at pubic auction
TO-DAY Itw - MD 10 ny Mr. N q. Butos O;
Sumter tor Sl2 II, IL VS. sold to s.,,sf,
mortgage hsld oy the Farmers aod Mer.
cbabts oaOk.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
Gard Of thanks


The preacher 10 chsrgs, and official board
OF Nsgoolis Street Church. 10 behalf of th,
whole me'nnership, do moss heartily ackno Y /
sdRe their HEARTFELT gratitude to the me.nb
of thr Y.N o. A. for the use Of their hall
80 piece Of worsh'p. during the erection d
tssoo'is Street. Church building. They also
axe ths Opportunity Of thanking the youuo
dies and young men as we'll, for many helps
% we'll as acts of kiodpess -. II
W. Aiken Kelly,
O W Hougb.
~. r Kennedy,
John 8 Kennedy,
Geo E Beaumont,
D s. Moore,
H. D S,rother,
W Denn.s,
Q 8 Curtis, = ~.
W P Smith. ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
From New Zealand.

Reefton, New Zealand. Nov. %, 1896.
am very pleAsed to state that since took
the agency of Chsmberlain's medicines the
sale has been very large, more especially of
the Cough Rem'dy. lntwo years have sold
more OF this particular remedy than of all
other makes for the previous Eve years. Az
to its efficacy, have been informed BY scores
OF persons OF the good results they have re-.
ceivsd feom it, and know it's value from the
use OF itin ny own household. 1t is 60 pleas.
ant to take that We have to place the bottle
beyond the reach Of the children.
~. E.J. Scautlebury.
For sale by A. ]. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
A FEW WORDS Sl
-=1o OUR FRIENDS.
MR.. EDITOR :

lou may have had us in mind when referring in recent
issue OF your paper to the pecuary of merchants in regard
TO advertising IN which you quoted them as saying that .n
so es was not necessary to advertise and hard times
IL oo not pay While we have always found that ADVERTISING
paid u.s. we must confess that for the past sxtv davis
crease OF that might by that coud
not have been satisfactorily waited on as our clerical force has
been taxed to its utmost capacity.
Now that the rush of cotton is over and we have an
opportunity to say few words friends in the country
we dee to acknowledge through the columns of the Watch
Hall ana oounron our grateful thanks to them for liberal
patronage bestowed for which can offer nothno in
return except promise that their interests will he as caro-
fully guarded by us the future they have been in the
1t is particularly gratifying to to:acknowedge very
liberal trade during the months of September and October
our farming friends to whom it pleasure to extend
credit during the that thew appeciat
our endeavo to be just and reasonable with them when they
eeo assistance as we have always tried motto
being ~ ~ 0.'