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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-08-02
POPULAR SCIENCE.

Tyndail's plan of purifying water by
means of 'electric currents has beer
tried successfully in the Bruges Cana
in Belgium. After being subjected te
o current Of 1000 volts, the water be-
came pure and palatable.
If the sky is clear the surface of the
Garth and plants gradually become
cooler, and the air near the surface is
cooled by being in contact. As the
air cools it becomes denser, and it
then ranges itself in layers according
to density, the denser air being at the
bottom. This is why frosts occur in
valleys while tho upper slopes are not
touched. The thermometer in this
case frequently shows variation OF
from five to ten degrees in only few
feet of elevation.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-23
The Local Paper.

Every business man who has made
success of his business is obliged
to acknowledge that the help he
has derived from his local paper has
been largely the means by which he
has attained this success.
The late Judge David Davis, of
the United States supreme court,
expressed this opinion after he had
won his highest honors, says the
Logansport Journal.
each year every local paper
gives from $500 to $1,000 in free
lines for the benefit of the commun-
ity in which it is located. No other
paper can or will do this. The ed
itor, in proportion to his means,
does more for his town than any
other man, and with all his fairness,
man with man, he ought to be sup
ported, not because you may like
him or admire his writing, but be-
cause local newspaper is the best
advertis ment community can
have 1t may not be crowded with
great thoughts, but financially it is
more Of benefit than both preacher
and teacher, To-day the editors Of
the local papers do more for less
pay than any other men on earth,
Patronize your local paper not as
charity hut as an investment.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-23
GOVERNOR ATKINSON
Talks on West Virginia and Gives it a
Big Boost-people too Busy to think
Of Politics at Present.

Pittsburg Dispatch: Governor and
Mrs. G. w. Atkinson, of West Vir-
ginia, were at the Monongahela House
last evening. They came from Clarks-
burg, where Mrs. Atkinson had been
visiting. They will leave in the
morning for Chautauqua, where the
governor will deliver an address on
modern educational movements. 1t
is Recognition Day. when the grad
yates Of the Chautauqua course meet
and the exercises are in their honor.
The governor said he did not know
why he was invited, but he was going
to make speech and he would not
introduce politics.
Things politically" he said, care
very quiet now in my state. The
people are very busy developing it.
We are just beginning to grow. There
are thirty-six railroads projected eight
of which are under construction.
West Virginia is the first state in the
union for oil and lumber. second for
coke, and third for coal.
Gin a short time we hope to pass
Pennsylvania in the manufacture of
coke, as your coke area is limited,
while ours is almost unlimited. Eigh-
teen months ago we passed Ohio in
the production of coal, and this year
we will go into second place, ahead OF
Illinois.
sit will take us about twenty five
years to surpass the Pennsylvania coal
output. Our oil production last year
was 20, 900, 900 barrels of white sand
Oil, and oil is being found in nearly
all the counties: we turned out 2, 900, :
900 tons of coke and 100000 tons
of coal in the same period. Mines
are being opened all over the state.
Our people are proud of their materi-
al resources.
II cannot say that / have thought
much of the Philippine problem. 1t
looks TO me as if we must accept the
situation as a finality. am satisfied
a majority Of the people will support
Mckinley and his administration.
Most men think that there is nothing
else for us TO do under the circum-
stances but establish a civilized gov
eminent in the islands. If we had
left them as some advocated, after
Deweys victory, l firmly believe we
would have been censured by the
civilized nations.
"The democrats propose to make
the Philippines the chief issue this
fall and next year, trusts and combi-
nations second, and they will discuss
the money question in sections where
it will be profitable. The renomina-
tion of Mckinley by the Republicans
is inevitable and he will be elected
again.
81 see by the papers this morning
that Speaker Reed may remain in Con-
gress and fight the administration and
expansion. l doubt if Reed will op-
pose the administration.
eff he does he will have to join
hands with the democrats and he will
be run over by his party. which has
honored him. Henderson will be the
speaker. 1t may be that Mr.. Reed is
tired of the speakership and desires to
return to the floor where he will have
better opportunity to exercise his
debating talents. am satisfied that
Reed is too broad to fight the admin
istration 1t would be serious mis-
take for him and would end his po-
| litical career"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-23
MoRGANTowN, VIRGINIA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST % 1899
MAJOR POWELL HERE.
Comes up to look after the local
River improvements.

States that the Local Property across
the River is completed Work being
done on the Dam-He is a popular Of.
ficer and is a hustler-Tedious Prog.
ress on the Local Locks.
From Wednesdays Daily.
Major Charles S. Powell the u. S.
Engineer in charge of the Allegheny
and Monongahela rivers and the work
that is being done on them is in the
city looking after the interests Of his
Office. He was seen and asked about
the progress Of the work locally.
He stated that there was nothing OF
very great Importance to say about ii
but that everything was moving along
quietly. The lock Of No. 10 has just
been completed and the work is now
all being done on the dam. One of
the sections Of the Golfer dam is being
constructed and the final completion
OF the lock and dam will not be much
longer delayed.
MAJOR Powell has been very active
since he was placed in charge Of this
territory and he is deseryedly popular
with the river men.
The work on the Improvements has
seemed to move very slowly to those
who are on the outside and it is known
that the engineers are very much in
favor of it being done faster but the
contractor states that it is hard to get
men and that he is doing all that he
can to push matters along. He has
sent agents out after more help but
they have failed to bring in very many
workmen.
The lock and dam here will be
ready to open to navigation this fall
however according to his promise and
he will then turn his attention to the
one at Morgan's mill. A little work
is being done on this in the way Of
putting in Golfers but nothing of very
great Importance will be done this
year as the water will interfere seri-
Ously with the work.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-23
BARN BURNING.
Fire Bugs are at Work Just
Across the Border.
Ten Thousand Dollars Gone up Within
Two Weeks-Seyeral Years ago a
Similar Out break 0ccurred-How 1t
was Broken up then-Fire Bug Killed
at that Time.

was Broken up then Fire Bug Killed
at that Time.
SMITHFIELD, Aug. ia gang OF
barn burners are supposed to be at
work in Georges township, and 10 the
extreme southern end OF the county.
A few weeks ago the barn of Alfred
Browntield was burned and last night
the fine large barn of Abraham Hus-
tead in the township was destroyed
by fire.
There is no way in which the barn
could have caught fire and Mr.. Hus-
tead and and all those who were
about the premises last night are sat
istied that the fire was of incendiary
origin.
The fire was discovered between and
10 O'Clock. 1t had gained such head
way that it was impossible to save
any of the contents. Mr.. Hustead's loss
will be about go, 000 The barn was in
sured for 81, 900.
Besides the building, 100 tons OF
hay, 1000 bushels of this years wheat
and all the harness and machinery,
etc, that is usually stored about a
barn were consumed.
About ten years ago gang of barn
burners operated in the southern end
Of the county. 1t was while detec-
tives were ferreting them out that W.
Ii. Triplett, detective of Youngs-
town, o., killed man named Hos
teller who was supposed to be mem
Der of the gang and who Triplett was
attempting to arrest.
The burning of Mrs. Herrop's house
in Uniontown few nights ago was
also Of incendiary origin, making the
loss from this source in the past two
weeks near $4,000.
Abraham Hustead is a member Of
the firm Hustead Bros, OF Uniontown
where he lives, making frequent trips
to and from his farm near here.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-23
THE WHEELING FAIR.


The West Virginia State Fair AS
ISOLATION win open its nineteenth an
nual disply on Wheeling Island ON
September 4th, under more nattering
conditions than ever before obtained.
The Association has spent much
money during the season on buildings
and grounds, and great changes have
been made in other regards, all Of
which is in keeping with the consist
ent policy OF the management. In
the matter Of general exhibits every
department is already filed to over
flowing, with additional demands,
which cannot be met for sheer lack OF
accommodations, and there is every
prospect of an unprecedented week Of
sport, pleasure and opportunity Of ac-
qniring solid and valuable informa-
ton. Special attractions OF very high
class have been secured, and the rae
ing will be far and away In advance
Of that usually afforded, there being
twelve events for purses aggregating
"a. 800. There are three races every
day, commencing Tuesday. Our read
ers should note the date OF this big
event, and make their arrangements
accordingly.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-23
Who will be Our Next PRESIDENT

Politicians are now reported as
planning for the presidential cam
paigne of 1900, but the war has so
overshadowed all other matters that
politics is almost unnoticed. Many
people are of the opinion that the op-
posing candidates will be the same as
in 1896, but there may be a ozark
horse" who will step in and win the
race. Popularity has much to do
with candidates. This is also true
with medicine. The most popular
remedy to-day is Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, and it has retained this pop
ularity for many years. Science never
discovered the equal of this medicine
for stomach, liver, kidney and blood
diseases. 1t builds up solid flesh It's
sue, dispels poisons from the system,
imparts vigor and vitality to all or
gans and makes life worth living. A
single bottle will make a big change
for the better in women as we'll as in
men, Try it.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-23
The Origin of the EIks.

The order of Elks is diffused
throughout the whole country II
originated in New York City in 1867,
its founder being Charles A. Vivian,
ballad singer. 1t was at first re-
stricted to members OF the theatrical
profession and to singers. In the be-
ginning it had only Is members Its
scope, however, soon broadened, and
it admitted other persons besides
those to which it was at first confin-
ed.
A social organization at the outset,
it developed into benevolent order
having lodges 10 every state, and hav-
ing on its rolls representatives of every
profession. First calling itself the
'sJolly Corks" and 1t then adopted the
name Benevolent and Protective Or
der OF the Elks. 1t is one Of the
most popular Of all the fraternal or
ders of the United States, as is shown
by its rapid increase In Membership
and the growth Of the surplus in its
treasury.
The reports at ST. Louis showed that
there was gain OF IL, 1S7 members
in the order during the past twelve
months, the present membership be-
ing SIS, 439. This is the largest in
crease ever made in any one year.
Ohio leads in number Of members,
which is 1884, followed in this order
by Pennsylvania. New York, Michi-
gan, Indiana, Iowa, New Jersey.
Minnesota, Massachusetts, Virginia,
Kentucky, Wisconsin, Colorado. Cal
ifornia, Illinois, Washington, Mis-
souri, and Connecticut. The other
states OF the Union have less than
/ 900 members.
The largest individual lodges in
this order, are in New York City CSC
members), Grand Rapids, Jackson,
Michigan, Baltimore, Allegheny, Gin
cinnati, Detroit, Minneapolis, and
Pittsburg. All these lodges, and nc
Others. have over 500 members.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-23
PITTSBURG DIVISION.
InfImed and formulated EyeIid $.

Is there anything more disfiguring
to face or more disagreeable than
inhamed or graduated eyellds? These
results from multitude of causes,
and respond quickly to proper treat
ment. Such treatment may be had
at the hands of DR.. A. Sigmann S04
Penn Ave, Pittsburg, formerly OF
Vienna, Austria: who has enjoyed the
advantage Of years of study and prac-
in the greatest hospital of the world,
situated in that city, and is prepared
to give any cases relating to his spec
ialties-Eye Ear Nose and Throat
the most thorough scientific treat
ment possible. During his short stay
in this city he has alreads secured a
long list Of patients to whom he can
refer any person desiring to gain in
formation regarding his skill and
success.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-23
win Move to Clarksburg.

The News learns from a reliable
source that within the next year the
offices of the South Penn Oil company
and the Eureka Pipe Line company
will be moved from Warrington to
Clarksburg. This has not been public
ly stated by the company, but its au-
thenticity can be relied upon.
For some time the employees OF the
Standard Oil company have been dis
satisfied with Warrington as head
quarters for their big business. The
olling business In that section has
rapidly declined in the last few
months, and the sudden development
of the big oil field in this county en-
phasizes the necessity of locating In a
place contiguous to the greatest oil
activity. For this reason the CHIEF
Offices OF the South Penn and the
Eureka Pipe Line companies will be
moved here. -Clarksburg News.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-23
ATKINSON TALKS.
Tells the People of Chatauqua
About Education.
Governor Of this State Addresses the
Chautauquans on this Popular Sub
ject-Graduates hear the Governor
What he thinks along this Line-Some
Things said.

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CHAUTAUQUA, n. Y. Aug. lS-Rec-
ignition day dawned fair and clear,
and thu assembly town never looked
more fair and attractive. This was a
gala day to the members OF the Cha
tauQua literary and scientific circle,
and to ali Chatauqua. There were
the usual exercises in connection with
the graduation, aud an unusually
large number OF the class OF '99 pass
ed through the Golden Gate" and
under the arches. Acting General
Manager Wilson M. Day was Chief
Marshal, and the business methods he
has infused into The other DEPART
here, for the procession started on
time and went through without any
delays.
The address TO the graduating class
was delivered by Hon George w. At
kinson, Governor OF West Virginia.
Governor Atkinson Is himself a grad
uate OF the Z. l.. ). Z. class OF 50.
On the platform were two women,
Mrs. Farnham and Mrs Hoffman,
who had on their diplomas, 10l and
l05 seals respectively. The signih-
canoe OF this is In The fact that each
seal represents special and distinct
course OF home reading. Their adj
vent to the platform was greeted with
great applause.
The subject of Governor Atkinson's
address was "Modern Educational
Requirements. The speaker dwelt at
some length on the development and
power of the Chautauqua idea, class
ing 1t as the greatest discovery OF this
century, and force in civilization
second only to the public school, One
of the striking paragraphs In the adj
dress was the following: The most
useful education is not only the edu-
cation that is general and practical,
but TO be effective, IL must embody
details. The reason that SO many
educated men and women fail Of sue
cess In life is because their knowledge
is too general In its scope and charac-
ter.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-23
Wflgus Contributes.

The following is taken from recent
issue CT the Monongahela Republi
can:
| enclose small check to be added tC
the fund for the reception of the 10th
Pa. Regiment. | presume there will
be no objection to late citizen OF
your city, who was personally ac-
quainted with the late Col. Hawkins
and many members of Co. A, contrib
uting. Citizens OF West Virginia
here, express much sympathy and
sorrow at the sad ending of Col Haw.
kins and his men who fell, and ad-
miration for the Tenth regiment.
Their sentiment is:
Cheers for the living;
Tears for the dead"
Chow sleep the brave who sink to rest
By all their country's wishes blest,
When spring, with dewy fingers cold,
Returns to deck the hallowed mould.
They there shall dress sweeter sod
Than fancy's footsteps ever trod.
By fairy hands their knel is rung,
By forms unseen their dirge is sung.
There honor becomes pilgrim grey,
To bless the sod that wraps the clay,
And freedom shall awhile repair
To dwell weeping hermit there"
Respectfully yours,
Il. B. WILaUs.
Morgantown, W. Va.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-23
AN EARLY FALL
Predicted by the Farmers who See
Signs In Growing Vegetation.

That an early fall is dated for '99
there is little doubt in the minds OF
the farmers. Already the feeling Of
frost is in the air and the nights
are getting colder. But these are
not the only signs, says the farmer
The crops this year have been ear
lier than they have for several sea
sons. Huckelberries, always late,
were picked before blackberries were
in the market. Potatoes are ripe
and ready to dig and grapes are al
ready becoming common sight in
the markets. Even the watermelon
ripened unusually early this year,
while the canteloupe or muskmelon,
home grown, have been in the mar
ket so long that the time of their
maturity has been forgotten.
The only things that are holding
off are the field corn and punkins.
Another fact that is very notice
able on account of its being SO I'M
usually early in the season, is the
conveying Of quails, strong coyeys
whirring out from under your feet
already, as you stroll among the
stubble fields.
All go to speak for tue correct
ness of the farmers prediction of an
early fall.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-23
LatIies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens
Foot Ease, powder to be shaken
into the SHOES. 1t makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. gives instant re-
lief to corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery. Aliens
Foot Ease Is certain cure for In
growing nails, sweating, hot, aching
feet. Trial package FREE. Sold by
druggists, grocers, shoe stores and
general store keepers everywhere. BY
mail for z5c Ia stamps. Alien s.
Olmeted IL Roy, n. X.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-23
PARKERSBURG END.
Preparatory Work of the Board
of Regents.
What They Did When they first got on
the Ground Members Present Prep.
Branch Transacts Business-Matfers
Discussed but no Definite Action TAX
en- Until last Night.

PARKERsBURG, August l5.-The
board Of regents of the State Univer-
sity at Morgantown is in session here
to-day to transact number of impor-
tant matters pertaining to that insti-
tuition. Although all the members
are not present, a majority arrived
here Monday afternoon in time to hold
a short session last night for the pur-
pose OF disposing of routine work be-
fore taking up the more important
work OF letting the contract for the
erection of the new mechanical hall,
armory and library, which are about
to be built.
The board met at the home OF DIR.
w. e. Powell, Of Swami street, who
is member OF the board, but who is
confined 20 the house on account of a
surgical operation recently performed.
There were present at the meeting,
President Jerome II. Raymond, of the
University: John A. Campbell, of
New Cumberland; Major j. NJ. Lee,
Of Lewisburg; +. G. Eastman, Of PIT.
Pleasant; Geo. G. Sturgiss, Of Nor
gantown; J. f. Brown, OF Charleston,
and Richard r. Mcmahon, of Jeffer-
son county.
Before taking up the state univer-
sity work, the board Of regents with
J. Russell Trotter, state superinten-
dent Of schools, who comprise the
board of regents of the preparatory
school at Montgomery, held a short
session and cleaned up few unimpor-
tant matters, which they had left I'M
done at previous meeting. That
board then adjourned.
After looking over plans for the
proposed buildings, the board adjourn
ed to meet this morning at nine
o'clock.
At the morning session there was
no affirmative action takenin any of
the subjects for. discussion.
At the session this afternoon a
number Of subcommittee presented
their reports, which were received and
adopted.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-23

Those who know anything about
politics are aware that political
campaign cannot be conducted with
out money, and plenty of it. Enthu
siasm counts for but little in compare
son with funds. In fact, funds arr
depended upon to produce the enthu
siasm. On the other hand, democrats
claim that they have pledges of large
contributions. In fact, name sun
not far from million and a half, il
a hard money democrat of the old
school shall be nominated.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-23
Works all Right.

Campbell Osborn, the only machin
ist in this State who has built an
automobile, tried his machine on oul
streets the first OF the week, says the
Clarksburg News. Owing to fall in
taking ii down from the second story
Of the Osborn machine works, 1t was
damaged to some extent, but the first
trial proved very successful. There
are still some improvements to b.
made on the carriage. Quite mum.
Der stood on the pavement watching
the movements of the latest inven.
ton, and everyone was well pleased
with its first appearance on our streets
Mr.. Osborn will make tour Of The
state with his machine in the neal
uture.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-08-23

like love in that he 'slaughs at lock-
smiths. !" You can't lock him out, but
you can make it so mighty uncomfortable
for him that he'll be glad to get out and
seek some other lodging.
The greatest protection against disease
Is healthy condition Of the stomach and
other organs Of digestion and nutrition
Health Is the true ar1nor against the
germ. The health Of the stomach and
allied organs is assured to those who use
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
II puri6es the blood, strengthens the
stomach, nourishes the nerves and gives
new life to the lungs.
There is no alcohol or other intoxicant
contained in Golden Medical Diacov-
q used ten bottles Of Dr. Pierce's Golden Med
leal Discovery and several viaIs Of hts Pleasant
Rellets 4 year ago this spring, and have had no
trouble With indiEestion pince, Y writes Mr. " r.
Thompson, Of Townseud, DroadWnker Co., Mon,
(ena = tVcrds fHII 70 ten how Thankful asn for
Dc relief = had gslIeEed p nacs and \
~ down 4 SsAeAt Y Is por.ts sn3 W ao:
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