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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-08
ENGRAVING FREE.
Get Ready For Xmas!

Hurry up, we are ready for you.
Christmas will soon be upon
us. The buying will soon be-
gin. Here's list for your con-
Sideration:
Diamonds
J In all kinds of mountings.
Gold Jewelry
In all its varied forms.
Watches
For Child, Man and Woman.
Silver Tableware
!, In sets or single pieces.
Cut Glass
The finest in the market.
Bric-a.Brac
Lamps, Vases, Bronzes, Marbles.
Tea and Dinner Sets, Fine Um-
brellas for ladies and Gents, &c.
GEO. G. HAYES & co.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-08
70 games for Price Of

One Crown Combination Board
will furnish pleasure for the whole
family. Crokinole surface is imi-
tation mahogany, the opposite
side runs and crokinole ditch OF
white maple. 1t is beauty just
the game for the entire house.
hold.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-08
We want u put a Grown
Combination Board into
Every BONE bere. . a

1t is the most for. the money ever
offered. You can play twenty
distinct and separate games on
the two sides of this board in
Guiding CURRoMs and CRoKIN-
OLE.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-08
II Request.

We most earnestly request all persons wishing
Photos for Christmas Presents to come Gal.
'sry and have their Negatives made at once. We
have all the late styles; plenty Of good help a
retoucher from the city, and will supply the People
with Photos that can't be equalled for the price
anywhere. Perfect satisfaction to each Patron.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-08
Che Peoplsss

Appreciate our values. We have
goods they want and they do not
hesitate to put down the good
hard cash for the same.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-08
Tn CoiIet HrtieIesee

We want to mention especially
those new Military Hair Brushes.
Have you a pair? If not we can
supply them now They are new
and fashionable.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-08
0Ae People

Can't agree as TO whether Boer
or Briton will win, but they
are unanimous in their opinion
about you winning if you will
only buy a few lots in
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-08
II great MANY Smoke

And If you give them a box of so
or 100 nice cigars they would
think Of you pleasantly. We
don't make a speciality of hand
ling cigars but we do make a
speciality of getting the best in
what we do handle. We put in
some cigars that we can guaran-
tee, so you can do no better than
come to us for what you need in
this line.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-08

But few years ago Medallions were luxury
that few could possess. Now anyone can
own them and they are even more beautiful
than ever before. We selling some At SOC
each, fit TO decorate any room. Then at Soc
we have a still larger and better one. In the
colors we have some at 75c that can not fail
to catch your eye. But for those who care
to invest $500, $3.50 or $500 in Medallion,
we ceftaiely have some beauties. Our
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-08
Medalli0ns

are going. Come now if you want a mic,
stock to select from. We want to see you a
our store.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-08
fine Candies.
Sparrows Chocolates are The best

We sell them. They are put up
in such beautiful packages too.
Try box OF Sparrows' for your
sweetheart.
Evening star., 1899-11-04

1872 TO the date OF destruction by fire. De-
cember To- 1896. This building was pur-
chased by the government and was but
shshtly damaged by the British having
been saved through the fmportunlties OF
Dr. thornton. then the superintendent OF
patents The Congress Of 1si4-I6 met here
ana the Congressional Library was located
IN IL a snort time. pending the erection OF
inc Olo capitol building at LIST and A streets
northeast for the temporary use OF Con-
Sress. Alter the fire OF December. 1890.
provision was made elsewhere for the
oihces. and in a few years the south portion
OF the oullding now covering the square
was erected and occupied and afterward.
In 1901, the remainder Of the square was
purchased and the whole OF IL utilized The
new bui!ding for the patent Office had
been. under the act Of July 4. 1896. COM
menced and Was occupied "A few years there
after Subsequently the east west and
horth wings were erected several bureaus
OF the Interior Department moving IN as
ne rooms were completed. The an-ioa
oiice, after some years spent I'm cen cd
quarters. has found an abid'ng place I'm the
mammoth brick edfico I'm judiciary saunre
where hundreds of employees hav.. succeed.
ed the dozen Of half century ago.
Evening star., 1899-11-04
MADE 4 STUDY OF MICE.
Ihey Have a Keen Sense of Humor
and Love Excitement
From Pearson's.


Few people understand the mystery of
nice. thi1k 1 can, without immodesty,
claim TO understand mice for have made
them study for many years 1 used to
| think that nature supplied mice. wherever
| there seemed to be any call for them. For
example. if you live i'll house where there
are no mice, and in a rash moment provide
yourself with mouse trap or set up cat
mice will Immediately make their appear-
| aRce. To the superficial observer this looks
as If nature, perceivng that you have a
mouse trap, proceeds to supply mice for if
or, noticing that you have cat sends poice
enough to satisfy the animal. But this is
not the true explanation. In order to uu-
derstand mice you must grasp the fact that
the mouse is an animal with keen sense
oil humor and love of excitement With
tAls Key IN Your possession you can readily
unlock the mystery of mice.
Ihat the mouse has a sense Of humor is
consplcuously shown by the way in which
ne VIII rattle q newspaper in yotr red
room at night. The mouse does nor eat
newspapers. neither does he pue them to
any domestic use. He merely makes
noise with them, knowing that of all
sounds the midnight rustic of a newspaper
| is the one which will most successfIiIIv
eahlsh steep from your eyes. If mouse
mas an eligible newspaper in your bed
room he will settle himself down to night
| OF fun and jollity. He will rattle that
! newspaper till morning, and the only effect
OF throwing boots at him or of getting mn
| ana lighting the gas and searching for him
| with poker will be that he will hide him
/ sell Ill! you lie down to sleep and then re-
| sumo ms htte newspaper game. If this
| does not show a sense of hUmor II would
! be difficult to say what 1t does show.
| Ihen there is the well-known fact that no
! sooner cues mouse trap or cat enter a
| mouse than 1t is followed by a troop of
| mice cats and traps draw mice as the
| pole draws the magnet. The mouse loves
the game of teasing the cat by stimulating
| the latters hopes of capturing mice. 1t il
| considered the height of fun among mice to
| scuttle across a room in the presence of a
| cat and to disappear in hole just as the
! cat is ready TO pounce. OF course now and
| then too reckless mouse pays the penaItv
| OF rashness by being caught by the cal
| but accidents of this kind are more rare
! men and in no way render mice shy of the
| game.
Evening star., 1899-11-04
WILD DUCK AS A MOTHER.
Queer Places Selected for Nests. Whic il
Are Watched jealousy.
From Country Life.

From Country Life
The wild duck is apt to be rather quaint
as a mother. She often seems to have the
most singular idea about sites appropriate
for the nursery.
1t Is practically an essential for the we'll
being of her babies that the nursery should
be close by the waters side, for the little
ones like to take to the water soon as
hatched. They have small use for the land
except to rest on, and they are rather rest
less The water is their element, and Yet
the old mother duck will sometimes choose
for her nesting place spot remote by more
than a hundred yards from any water,
sometimes she will even choose the hum
bic, but yet considerable, height of pol
lard willow; and how she conveys her
young brood from these situations to the
water is one of those problems of natural
history which, like the cuckoos way OF con-
Veying her egg INTO wren'S nest, VIII
probably go on veXng till the end of time.
There are theories IN plenty, but no GER
tainty. And often she Will make her nest
or lay her eggs tor her notions OF nest
architecture are prlmitive) in a spot that
seems specially selected for its absence of
covert. And yet no one can say that she is
not an affectionate, even an overanXious,
mother. When you come near her nest and
startle her off it, she does not go away, as
a wise woman would, stea1thlly, secretly, so
as not to reveal to You it's existence, but
with fiutter and commotion and often
to lead you off in pursuit of her, rather
than leave you looking for her eggs, that
tells you as plainly as if she had quacked
it out, Il have nest there; please do not
go looking for it; but come and catch me;
| have a broken wing" She has a charm
ing idea of human simplicity.
She has only too many reasons for her
overanxiety 1t is quite pitifut. She is a
pitiful object herself, as she goes about in
her lame and incompetent fashion. But the
real dangers that menace her young family
are many and terrible.
On shore, as soon as hatched or even
while still in the shell, they are the most
attractive prey of rats, both gray rats and
water voes, and no sooner Go they take
to the water than hungry pike is looking
sibly bent on fishing, is not at all above
skewering one of them on his bayonet beak
If it should come his way. So all these ade-
quate causes for most poignant anxiety
more than excuse Mother Duck for her fus-
SinesS even if they be no excuse for her
habit Of pitching her nursery tent in sites
that really are not very eligible.
But this mother has chosen a fairly Sc
Guided spot. For the most part she will be
found sitting closely, if she be approached
with caution, or else will move Just foot
or so from her nest and remain watching
jealousy, lest her eggs take any harm
And close beside her in the same covert is
Mother Pheasant on her nest less suspi-
cious and more trustful, for she, something
OF domesticated person, having been
brought up under barn-door hen, and so
learning the ways of civilization. If the
wild duck mother could learn only a por-
ton of her trustfuinesS she would be a
more contented woman
Evening star., 1899-11-04

served about 7:30 a m. His morning hours
are taken up with matters of state and the
debating of letters. The dinner hour is l
O'Clock. At all meals Kruger says grace
before bread Is broken. He takes a short
nap after the noon meal, and is ready
promptly at 3 o'clock In the afternoon to
o'clock, and the conclusion of this repast
ends all the worriment of the day for Kru-
ger Many writer's have told how hot Guns
of thick black coffee are served at fire.
served with coffee. Besides his salary of
$4,000 a year, Kruger Is also allowed $40
ooo annually for coffee money. There is a
two-gallon kettle of coffee always hot In
the Kitchen. Mrs. Kruger Informed me tina +
she has known the servants to serve over
thirty gallons of coffee in one day. Kruger
drinks large quantities of it,. Most of his
day is spent in the front parlor He ALWAYS
has big cuspidor at his feet and a pouch
side. i'-'
His Country Saved by Gold.
Since Dom Paul was elected president In
1881 he has been confronted with some try
ing times In 1888 his country was In a
bankrupt condition. There was but one
English shilling In the treasury and the
salary of all officers. from the president
down, was one year in arrears At this
time Kruger found it extremely hard to
get along. There was no credit to he had
AoI the country, ana hFuSef UlQ not know
what to do. 1t looked as if famine was
going to overtake the land, but at the most
crucial period gold was found in the Bar
berton district. A messenger from the new,
gold fields took a sack of gold, containing
twenty ounces, to the president, present
ing 1T to him as the first yield of gold from
the Transvaaf. Kruger was astounded when
he saw the gold. 1t is said by those pres
ent that his eyes doubled In size He asked
where it came from and was informed that
1t was from the Barberton district.
rs there any more left?" asked Kruger
He was told that the country was rich
in gold ore and that millions Of pounds
could be secured where that came from
Thank God. My country is saved" was
his reply.
Kruger often expressed his regrets that
he was not able to receive an early educa-
ton. His only book for years was Bible
On the occasion of laying the last bolt
in the Pretoria -Delagoa Bay railroad, No
vember, 1894, the president went out in his
private train to perform the act AT
Bronkher Sprut q delegation of Beers met
the presidential party. Kruger had to
speak. Out from the railroad station, about
a mile distant, could be seen the three
grouped graves of the rear guard of a
British regiment, which had been annihi-
lated by the Beers. The present trouble
was beginning to make itself manifest; at
least Kruger was far sighted enough to
realize that the storm would burst before
very long. Looking significantly toward
the graves of the British soldiers, Kruger
said to the two hundred old Beers that had
gathered round him:
This is our country. Never give 1t up.
Remember that we fought for it and made
it what il is | will never! Never!! Never
permit a foreign foe to take the Transvaal
from you so long as shall live
JOHN E. OWENS.
Evening star., 1899-11-04

rare find In the shape Of a moa's egg
mas been made in mining district in Cen
trail Otago. New Zealand There was a
fall OF earth in a dredging claim and pres
entity the huge egg was seen floating unin-
Jured In the water. The discovery is the
mere interesting from the fact that it is the
second perfect moas egg that has ever
been found. The only other perfect speci-
men was unearthed by a man while dig
gins In the alluvial soil at the Kaikoura
mountains In the early sixties This egg.
which was nine inches In length and seven
inches In breadth, was taken to England
and sold for five hundred dollars. Some
Id OF the size of these eggs may be
cleaned from the fact that a mans hat
makes an excellent egg-oup for them.
Evening star., 1899-11-04

From the Chfcsgo News.
Sandy Pikes-"Lady, cud ye'er please give
me cents? 1 wants to write letter to
me poor old mudder"
Lady-"What do you want with cents?
Two cents will send a letter anywhere in
the country
Sandy Ptkes-"Yes, lady: but 1 wants to
send me mudder a check, an 1 wants de
extra cents for revenue stamp"
Evening star., 1899-11-04

Captain Ito man at the wheeD--"Another
PINT a-port, Quartermaster."
Lady Passenger-"How shockingi
must get that captain to sign the pledge:
that is the third pint of port he has called
for within the last ten minutes, How these
captains do drink."-Tit-Bits
Evening star., 1899-11-04
Another Victoria Cross Hero.

Guilty came up to claim his services befor
he departed to that post.
Evening star., 1899-11-04

A vast amount of information regard
ing the Jews Of the United States is con-
Cyrus Adler of the Smithsonian Institution.
The volume states that in some cities the
Jews are particularly active in support of
rehgious organizations and kindred socie-
ington, Baltimore, Philadelphia. Cincinnati,
San Francisco, st. Louis. Boston and New
Evening star., 1899-11-04
other Interesting Points.

The general post office, which has recent
ly moved from the marble building on the
square bounded by E. F. 1th and sth streets
to the tall granite structure between 11th
18th, c and D streets. was once in part
nership with the patent Office In the oc-
cupation Of the old Great Hotel building.
erected in 179S by Samuel Blodgett on E
between 7th and sth streets. from about
Evening star., 1899-11-04

Archbishop keane of the Catholic Uni
Versity spent this week in Baltimore, wher,
he was the guest of Cardinal Gibbons. Il
Is reported that during his visit he received
the benefit Of the institution with which b,
Is connected.
Evening star., 1899-11-04


The home life Of Kruger is the most
charming imaginable. What is here writ
ten Of it is from my own experience.
Kruger Is devoted to his wife, children.
grand and great-grandchildren while they
in turn adore him. He lives In modest
house, which sits back from the sidewalk
about fifteen feet. There is grass plot in
front and sentry box inside of the iron
railing. This house was presented to him
by a syndicate. When the volksraad is in
| session soldier is stationed in front of the
presidents house, and no one, excepting Of
ficials, is permitted to enter the residence
during the day, unless the secretary au-
thorizes the sentry to pass some especial
person. After o'clock in the evening.
however, all are welcome to the chief ex.
ecutives home.
Every morning at o'clock a negro
servant takes a cup of black coffee and a
big pipe filled with tobacco to the pres
ident's room. AS soon as he has drunk the
coffee Kruger rises and smokes the pine
while he Is dressing. He is down stairs by
$50 o'clock, and is ready to lead the fam
uy prayers at Z o'clock. Breakfast il
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-06
THAT LEAGUE, WHAT HAS BECOME OF THE PROMOTERS OF THIS
 ORGANIZATION? IT IS A GOOD THING
And Should Be Pushed. The Matter Seems to Have Been
 Dropped.

The pubic is anxious to know what has become of the promoters of the Board of Trade, or Commel cial League movement. A few days sinee our city was stirred up by the activity of several prominent gen tlemen who were engaged in solicit iting membership in and assistance for the formation of such an assCcia- tion, and everything seemed to be moving smoothly towards the sue cessful launching of the undertak ing.
 We are told that nearly all of our business men who were approached, responded liberally and agreed to lend their names as members and furnish d reasonable sum of money per month towards the maintenance of the Board or League. But lately nothing has been heard of the mat ter.
 The merchants who signed the petition have waited and are still waiting for the call for q meeting to perfect the organization and get down to business, but no such call has been issued.
 Many expect great things for our city from such an organization, and are loud in their complaints at the want Of action in the matter.
 5s it possible that Pine Bluff alone of all the tirst.class cities of the State is to have go one to officially represent her at commercial gather lngs and other meetings held for the purpose of adjusting trade relations and building up the great State of Arkansas2 We hope not. Call the meeting and let's get to work.
 Gentlemen, what are you doing with The matter?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-06
Finger Nall Polish.

Those who like. 9 quick poIlsA which can be put on with brush can try pure benzoin. In buying it state to the druggist the purpose for which you in, tend it and he will give you clear liquid, with small camel's-hair brush.
 When manieuring apply lightly to the finger nails with brush that is almost dry.
 Should the benzoin be little too thick to spread easily upon the nails, thin slightly with alcohol. This will produce very brilliant polish which will not wear off; but care must be taken to apply very lightly
 Should a pink tint be desired ask your druggist to add drop or two of red dye to the benzoin bottle.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-06
M'NEILL'S C0TT0H GIH
Near Redfeld Destroyed By Fire
 Saturday Night.

The gin house belonging to MT. Angus McNeill and situated on the King place, about four miles from Reddeld, on the Arkansas river, was destroyed by fire last Saturday night.
 Stored aWayin the building burned was about ten bales of cotton, seV- eral tons of cotton seed and d large number of farming implements. All the above named articles were con sumed Dy the flames.
 The gin and contents wefeinsured in the Tankersley Roberts agency in thls city. The origin Of the fire is not known up to this wriiing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-06
THE INDIAN FIGHTER
INDIVIDUAL FIGHTING HIS STYLE. AND
 TIME HASN'T CHANGED IT.

It Is Seldom That an Ordsr Is Given Him In Battle-The United States Reg
 uiar Knows His Traits and Is an Ex- pert at tho Gamo.
 The Indian method of fighting. as shown at Leech Lake, is unique type or warfare and as such is subject of great interest to foreign military men. The United States regular soldier Is an expert at it, and has learned to fight the Indian as the Indian fights him. Military attaches sent by foreign gov ernments to observe the Spanish Amer aean war asked many questions from American officers on this topic. and considered the veteran Indian fighter. represented by such men as Generals Chaffee and Kent. as one of the best types of soldiers.
 Individual fighting is the Indian style. It was so in the days before the revolution, and century has not chang ed 1t. The Indian has adopted many innovations taught him by the white man. He usually wears ''store clothes" in these days and lives in house. even II it is only a log hut. But he fights as his forefathers did, seeking to gain an advantage over his foe by ambush or some other form of strategy. The Indian who can hide behind rock or tree and shoot down an unsuspecting foe who is passing is considered much more of a hero than one who will fight in the open and die bravely facing the enemy.
 Indians on the warpath are con- manded by chiefs, who are generally elected at a council fire. These chiefs are usually the heads of large families and command squads of from twenty to 100 men, composed of their brothers. sons. cousins and other relatives. One of the chiefs is known as tho Great Chief, and is usually given this rank for prowess in war or hunting. He oc- cupies something like tho same relation to the forces under him that a general or colonel has in the United States army, but his authority Is much more restricted and Is exercised only in rare cases.
 The usual method in a fight, such as that at Leeeh Lake, is for the chief to advance and bis men to follow him, keeping near enough to see his move ments and acting in conformity with them. When the foe approaches with in range general firing begins, one of the chiefs usually setting the example. When his men see him fire they fire, too, and so the rattle of the gun be- comes general.
 It is seldom that an order is given to an Indian in battle He follows his chief, picking out individual foes and fighting them individually. His scant commissary and quartermaster's ar- engagements are attended to by squaws.
 The United States regular, when fighting Indians, adopts their tactics only when the Indians are near. The skirmish formation is then used and the men dodge behind trees or rocks. but they listen for and quickly obey orders of their officers. If hard press- ed they usually assemble and throw up hasty intrenchments, where they can pour collective fire into any foe that may attack them.