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The Forrest City times., 1899-05-05
Fire in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, May A fire of un. known origin destroyed Charles Bach. rach's clothing store at Thirteenth street and Ridge avenue. and before the flames were subdued Is other buildings. principally small dwellings in the vicinity were badly damaged. The entire loss is estimated at $780, GOO; covered by insurance.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-05
German Hopes.

Berlin, May 1.-The Tageblatt, com menting upon news of the American governments pleasant reception of the German insurance commissioners, says: We hope that other political. economic differences between Ger many and the United States, will also be regulated in the same conciliatory spirit.-
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-05
To Oppose the Trust.

Cleveland, O., May All. B. Van Cieave, formerly president of the Van Cleave Glass Co.,and number of other Cleveland and Pittsburgh capitalists, have organized company under the name of the Pennsylvania Window Glass Co, to oppose the window glass trust.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-05
The Jury Couldn't Agree.

New York, May 4.-The jury in the case of Theodore B. Wills, formerly city works commissioner of Brooklyn, and Vim. R. Philips, ex-police commis- sioner, on trial for conspiracy to de- fraud the city through public con- tracts, reported that they could no. agree on verdict. They were dis charged by the court.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-05
and Men for Mautl.

San Francisco, May 4.-The steamer CT Leelanaw will sail for Manila with 250 government mules. She will also carry 70 soldiers, under command of Lieut.. Kippbard, of the Fourth artil- lery.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-05
California Raisin Growers

Fresno, Cal. May 4.-The California Raisin Growers association has SC. cured control of 90 per cent of the five central counties of the state. Tn, packers have accepted the terms of fe-ed.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-05
Want the Company Dissolved.

Chicago, May 4.-In bill filed in the circuit court, Alfred Y. Chick and Wm. Levin, brokers, of London, En- gland, and creditors of the Municipal Investment Co, of Chicago, in the sum of S44.3 BOO, ask that the company be dissolved by decree of the court.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-05
Death of Father Baryn.Lt

Chicago. May 4.-Rev. Vincent Bar ynski. pastor of the St Stanilaus Cath olic church, said to be the largest Po- hsh congregation in the world out side of Warsaw, died Tuesday night of pneumonia
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-05
Burned to Death in Her Home.

Cortland, N. Y., May Mrs. Joanns Deverne, widow, 60 years old, was burned to death in a fire which de. stroyed her house. She was rescued from the building once. but returned to it to secure valuable papers and perished
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-05
Edward N. Melton De,a

New York, May 4.-Edward N. Well ton, formerly well-known publisher of this city, is dead. For 40 years he published the Electric Magazine. His business included large trade in med. ical publications.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-05
Gen. Henry's Retirement.

San Juan, Porto Rico. April 27. via New York, May 4.-(Special correspon- dence)-Maj.-G Guy V. Henry has announced in general orders his re- tirement at his own request, from the post of department commander and military governor, and that he will soon be relieved from duty here. Gen. Henry says that during his stay in the island, which began in July last. he had received abundant proofs of the loyalty of the Porto Ricans ai.d cans and adopt methods that have re- suited in making the United States a great nation.
 Promises Fully Realized.
 The promises made to the military governor at the meeting of delegates last December, the general says, have been fully realized; and he expressed his thanks to all for their good will and hearty cooperation.
 Word. of Advice.
 Gen. Henry advises the Porto Ricans to be patient. and adopt as rapidly as possible all suggested changes, which are for the better and lead to success and to the improvement of the island.
 Methods to be Pursued.
 The methods to be pursued, he trusts and believes, will be based upon humanity and justice, and with due regard to the golden rule. Honest and jealous performance of duty by all officials and the prompt carrying out of all laws and reforms based upon just and moral codes should be the foundation stone of all action.
 Thanks to officers and Soldiers.
 He thanks the various officers and soldiers for their cooperation and willing subordination to the civil au- thorities, in order that the latter might have an opportunity to learn and practice what will be required of them upon the removal of the mili- tary forces.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-05
TRADE WITH PORTO RICO.
Order Allowing Foreign Bottoms to Engage in the Porto Rican Trade
 with This Country.
IT IS ONLY OF TEMPORARY CHARACTER.
Maj. Gen. Hcnry's Announcement of His Retirement from the Post of Department and Military Cover nor of the Island of Porto Rico Words of Advice.

Washington, May 1.-The following is the order of the war department al- lowing foreign bottoms to engage in the Porto Rican trade with this coun- try, formerly limited to American ves- sells under the coastwise laws:
 TariM Circular No. S.
 War Department, Washington, May I, 1s99.-Tariff Circular No. S: By di- rection of the president, paragraph 2, page ., of the amended customs tariff and regulations for ports in Porto Rico," is hereby temporarily amended so as to permit all vessels, whether foreign or American, to load or clear for the United States. This order will be fully proclaimed and enforced in the island of Porto Rico.
 "G. D. MEIKELJOHN,
 Acting Secretary of War;" Especial attention is called to the fact that this is a temporary order, and may be revoked if it does not prove satisfactory.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-05
Struck for an Advance

Biddeford, Me, May -Four hun drer machinists employed at the Saco aud Petee shops, here, have struck for an advance of 20 per cent. in wages.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-05
A Happy Miss.

where bullets have a tendency to fly, chron. icles an office accident" thus:
 ''The bullet passed entirely through the chest of our foreman, Mir. Jones, but fortu- nately missed plate-gass window, which cost considerable money" - Minneapolis Journal
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-05

She-"Does he call her peach now'' h No; he says she's his box of strawbernsl because she's the dearest little thing he sz saw.-Io onkers Statesman.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-05
No Serious Damage Done.

Awkward Miss (with an umbrella)-Beg pardon
 Polite Gentleman-Don't mention it. have another eye left.-Stray Stories.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-05
A CHARMING grandmother H What pleasant influence in the house is delight
 ful old lady in good health! MRs MoLLIE BARBER, St. lanes Mo- writes: II took
CHARMING grandma

LyuIa E. FIllKHaH vegetable Com life. and have passed through that critical period safely. I suffered for years with falling of the womb and female weakness. At times could hardly stand on my feet. also had leucorrh9a. l tried several good
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-06-02
QUEER PLACES
In Pocahontas COunty-The Black Hole
and The DeYil's Kitchen.
Pocahontas Times

l.. luke, an English gentleman,
has recently completed and now occu-
pies a tastefully arranged residence
near Linnwood. On his farm is the
"Black Hole" which has been fire.
ouently mentioned as one of the fa-
nous curiosities of West Virginia.
At the present it is a circular hole in
the earth about Is feet in diameter,
and is full of water SO deeply blue as
TO give it the name it is so widely
known by When dipped up the wa
ter is found to be clear and sparkling
as the purest spring water. In very
warm weather it is tepid at the sur
face, but is found to be cool about
three or four feet beneath; the depth
being about thirty feet. 1t is regard
ed as an ideal place for bathing, and
is much used for the purpose by the
proprietor and visiting friends. A
spring board somewhat deliberately
arranged is in position from which
plunges are made that are somewhat
startling to those not familiar with
such feats Of aquatic agility.
known throughout the vicinity as
1.-The Devils Kitchen In former
years when rock was throw in there
would be series of reverberations
that sounded like the smashing of
dishes and pots, as if some one was in
rage and was trying to break up
everything in sight. The place be-
came a favorfte resort for boys on
Sunday evenings from all directions.
When asked where they were going
they would say, 1--WE are going to the
Devils Kitchen to have some fun
with the old boy and get him mad
enough to break his dishes" At
present no such noises are heard, and
it is supposed that SO much has been
thrown in as to make it very different
from what the cavern once was in its
acoustic arrangement.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-06-02

HYDROPHOBIA
Discussed in Letter to Secretary Sui
liyan.

DR.. W II. Petrie, of Wheeling,
one of the veterinary surgeons con
nected with the State board of
health, has written to Secretary D.
NJ Sullivan, of the State board of
agriculture, very interesting letter
regarding the nature of hydropho-
bia. In part, DIR. Petrie says;
''Hydrophobia, or rabies, is not
thoroughly understood. 1t is dis
ease peculiar to the dog, but may be
transmitted to or by any other ami
NAL, or man. 1t is due to q specific
or virus that is found to be most
active in the saliva OF the animal
affected. 1t has been said that the
bite of polecat would produce by
drophobia in the dog every time.
How true this is cannot say: but
most cases in dogs are traceable to
the bite of another dog while in q
fit of rabies
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-06-02
W. VA, BANKING LAWS.
A New One in Foree-No Days OF Grace
Allowed-Important Changes.

The following bill passed by the
recent Legislature of West Virginia
went into effect May -, or ninety
days after its1passage, February
2lst. 1t is known as House bill No.
%, and it's essential provisions fol-
low
3. A bill or note which becomes
due on a Sunday shall be payable,
and may be protested on the sue
ceeding day; or il that be Christmas
day, or the first day of January, or
the twenty second day of May, or of
February, or the thirtieth day of
May, or the Fourth of July, or on
Labor Day, then on the succeeding
Tuesday; and a bill or note which
becomes due ON day after Sun
day which falls on either of the said
named dates, shall be payable, and
may be protested on the succeeding
Tuesday; and bill or note which
becomes due on Christmas day, or
the first day of January, or the
twenty second day of February, or
the thirtieth day of May, or the
Fouth day of July, or on Lahor Day,
or any national or State election
day, or day appointed or RECON-
mended by the Governor of this
State or the President OF the United
States as day of Thanksgiving,
or for the general cessation of bust
ness, shall be payable. and may be
protested, on the succeeding day;
and If such succeeding day be sun
day, then on the succeeding Monday,
and bill or note which becomes
due on a Saturday, shall be payable
before twelve o'clock, noon, OF that
day, and If not then paid. shall be
payable, and may be protested, on
the following Monday; or il that be
day after a Sunday, which falls
on date hereinbefore named, then
on the next day.
And no days of grace shall be al
lowed or counted on any negotiable
instrument made after this act takes
effect, except where it is otherwise
provided in such instrument. Pro-
vided however that this act shall not
apply to or affect any negotiable in
strument which was made before this
act takes effect but the same shall be
governed in respect to the matters
covered by this act by law which was
in force Immediately before this act
takes effect
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-06-02
MR.. BARBE'S READING.
A Conspicuous Social and Literary
Success SAYS the Huntington Herald.

The Ladies' Aid Society OF Trinity
Episcopal church should receive con-
CALCULATIONS for affording many of our
citizens, through the courtesy of Wait
man Barbe, assistant to the President
of West Virginia University, an enter
tainment in which literary and social
excellence were equally conspicuous.
Mr.. Simms introduced the reader in
terms of unusual eloquence. Mr.
Barbe read selections from his 'tAshes
and Incense" and sin the Virginias, .
covering a wide range of subjects and
evincing versatility in treatment
that gave him command of the most
interested attention Of his audience
TO the end.
1t would be pleasant task to enter
into a criticism Of these delightful
stories and poems, II criticism were
necessary. Their appreciation abroad
is even more decisive than at home,
and Mr.. Barbe among critics of under
standing has already been established
as one of the best writers of the
south
The audience was composed OF
many Of our best people. both in point
of culture and influence. A pleasant
feature of the evening was the singing
of Light of Mine Eyes" song for
which Mr.. Barbe had written the
words
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-06-02
STARTLING LEAP.
A Child Jumps from Three Stery
Window and Still Lives.
West Union Record.

The people at the Tierney House
yesterday morning were thrown into
a furore of excitement. The eighteen
months old child of Alex johnson
and wife, of the oil field, suddenly
leaped through window on the
third floor OF the hotel to a wooden
platform below, distance of per
haps 25 feet 1t happened while the
parents were at breakfast and the
child was watched by small boy.
The little one was picked up for
dead and carried to the room where
DR.. McLane was called. The little
one soon revived and may recover.
The accident caused quite an excite
ment and our people expressed their
sympathy to the fond parents and
nope that their little one may be re
stored to them.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-06-02
A CONNELLSVILLE MINISTER
Held up aud Robbed OF His Watch and
Money.
ConnellsvilIe News.


Yesterday evenidg Rev. G. L. Lob
man of the German Lutheran church
of Connellsville, was called to baptize
sick child near Morrell. He was
unable TO secure a conveyance, and
went up on the last train to Fayette,
station from thence he walked to the
house where he was wanted. When
he came home he was accompanied as
far as Fayette by two men, who want
ed to come all the way with him but
he declined their services. Just be-
low Wheeler two men came up from
behind and seized him by the arms.
He struggled for minute, when a
man came from in front, and pointing
revolver at his head, told him TO be
quiet. Seeing that resistance was
useless he stood still and the thieves
went through all his pockets, robbing
him OF everything that they found
therein. Over SO in cash and watch
valued at $50 were taken, besides his
knife, his pen, his pencil and cigars.
Rev. Lehman says that they were
overjoyed on finding the fine Havanas
and lost no time in dividing them.
The men were all negroes.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-06-02
the railroad facilities.

It'll For every dollar we vote for
this enterprise, two dollars will be
paid out here and that before we
shall be called upon for single
cent, and four or five dollars will be
paid out on the line for every dollar
we vote.
Sth While we shall probably
never be taxed over twelve cents a
year on the hundred dollars valua-
ton for the building of this road,
and that only for the next twenty
years, IL and oil the ,eedtth created
bg IL or brought into the district NTH
at, ,oh forever be tdred for State,
City, School District. County and
road ta1es
Morgan District outside of the In
dependent School District now pays
twenty cents for county road taxes,
twenty five for state school tax, and
fifty-one cents for local taxes for
school purposes; in all ninety six
cents on the one hundred dollars,
and while the citizens will pay only
twelve cents for railroad tax, they
will get back for the use of their
schools and roads tax of ninety
six cents on over ten miles of rail
road, with all the other increased
wealth and taxable property in the
district, outside of Morgantown.
while the State, County, Town and
Independent school district will all
tax the railroad and the wealth pro-
duced by it.
9th, Few objects for which taxes
are levied give employment except
of office holders, but the building
and operation of a railroad will give
employment to labor, and markets
for products, while building, and
permanent employment for both
capital and labor in its operation
and in the new business it creates
after it's completion.
10th, We believe on general prin-
eiples that more railroads are needed
for the continued prosperity of this
community, and the proposed Nor
gantown and Kingwood railroad
will be built without delay if the
subscription is voted, and it will not
be built without this subscription.
For these and many other reasons
| am satified we should vote for the
railroad subscription | look at it
from a business mans standpoint
am convinced the County Court
will protect the interests of the Dis
trict, and will select proper persons
to subscribe the stock, and judicious
business men to vote the preferred
stock and to represent ourainterests
in the stockholders meetings and
see that we are represented proper
" in the Board of Directors.
Yours for business and prosperity,
June End, 1899. BUSINESS.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-06-02
Two Small Runaways.

Yesterday while Sam Pickenpaugh
was returning from trip to Cheat
with one OF Walter Hayes teams he
dropped the lines and the horses
broke away. Sam jumped out and
tried to catch the team but couldn't
overtake it. The horses came back
TO the stable driyerless apparently
none the worse for their wild trip.
This morning another team Of
Hayes got tired standing and con-
cluded to travel little on their own
account. They were stopped on
Front street before any damage had
been done.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-06-02
Meeting of The w. G. T. U.

The last meeting of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union of this
year was held at the home of Mrs.
Il. @. Atkeson at 3 O'Clock Thursday
afternoon. The president, Mrs. j. H.
Raymond presided with her usual
grace, Mrs. Ong opened the exercises
with Scripture reading and prayer.
The paper of the day was by Mrs.
Cook on scientific Temperance in the
Public Schools" 1t was splendid
production, written in five style and
faultlessly rendered. The program
for the fall and winter, which had
been prepared by a committee was
submitted and adopted, Mrs Margaret
Ellenberger, prominent member of
the Harrisburg Pa, Union was pres
ent and gave an interesting talk on
the prison work in that city. The
curfew question was fully discussed
and committee appointed to prepare
petition. Considerable time was
spent in pleasant social intercourse.
Elegant refreshments were served by
the charming hostess. The Union
adjourned to meet again next Septem-
Der.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-06-02
Died.

SHRIyER-Mrs. Martha Shriver,
wife of Jasper Shriver of Wadestown,
died at the residence Of County Clerk
Jno. f. Price, in South Morgantown
on Friday morning June End aged At
years. Mrs. Shriver was sister of
Mr.. Price. She had been somewhat
delicate for some time suffering from
a disease of the stomach and bowels.
She came here few days ago to visit
and was taken worse soon after her
arrival growing weaker steadily until
the end The remains were taken to
her late home whore the funeral will
take place on Sunday afternoon. She
leaves a husband and one son to
mourn her death.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-06-02
Baseball Game To-day.

The baseball team of Ohio Wesleyan
University arrived on the 1884 train
this morning and as we go to press
are playing our boys on the college
grounds.
1t promises to be a battle royal
o. w. q. has not lost game on this
trip and as these are their last games
they will make desperate effort to
win. Both teams will play again to-
morrow The local battery will be
Dent and Shelby.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-06-02
West Virginia Editors Having Good
Time.

The West Virginia State Editorial
Association met in annual session at
Elkins yesterday, seventy-flve leading
papers being represented. The meet
ing promises to be very interesting,
as splendid programme has been ar
ranged. The opening session was at
3 o'clock. Mayor Bent welcomed the
visitors after prayer by Rev, Lingam,
pastor Of Davis Memorial church.
President Brown responded to the adj
dress Of welcome. After routine bus
mess the meeting adjourned.
Last night Hon. S. B. Elkins, in
an eloquent address, welcomed the
visitors on behalf OF the citizens OF
Elkins. Senator Elkins was in his
happiest mood, and his speech was
heartily applauded by the editors.
Hon. Stuart f. Reed, OF Clarksburg,
responded on behalf OF the Associa-
ton. George Alfred Townsend,
Gath, of Washington City, was
present and spoke on the subject Of
newspapers and letters.
Responsibility Of the rural press
in dissemination OF correct fundamen-
tai principles, was the subject of an
able address by Hon. Daniel B. Lucas,
OF Charles Town. The program was
interspersed with music. At the close
of the program grand ball was given
by the people Of Elkins in honor Of
the editors.
TO-day's events include two meet
ings, an excursion up the Huttons-
vile valley and visits to points OF in
terest around Elkins. The events of
the day will close with reception by
Hon. s. b. Elkins at his magnificent
country residence, Halliehurst
An excursion TO Davis and visits to
the lumber camps in and around
Davis and picnic at Blackwater
Falls is part OF the program for
Friday.
A number of new members have
been received and the association is
in excellent condition generally.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-06-02
For Sale.

A fine one horse, two seated car
rage, cloth lined, solid leather cur
tains, shifting front seat, in perfect
condition, almost new, made by a
leading manufacturer for special pur-
chaser, at large price. Also set of
new harness, made purposely for the
carriage. This property can be seen,
for few days, at Frank Pride's livery
stable. viii sell for less than half
what they cost. 67-3t
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-06-02
M. p. Festival.

The ladies of the M. p. church will
q i've an ice cream and strawberry fes
tival in the church on Saturday even
ing, June Sd. The entertainments
given by these ladies needs no recon-
mendation. They are always at
tractive and everyone feels glad that
he went.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-06-02
For Rent.

A five room, frame dwelling house,
almost new. near the Glass house,
formerly owned and occupied by
George DIETRICH. Will be rented on
reasonable terms, either by the month
or year. Apply TO L. V. Keck.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-06-02
Girl Wanted.

Apply to Mrs. ]. c Capehart, No.
/ Brick Row, Peasants Street.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-06-02
The Weather.

Fair tonight. Increasing cloudi-
ness Saturday.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-06-02

GENUINE French madras wash ties
at Whittingtuns
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-06-02

If you have headache or weak eye
sight, have your eyes examined by
Russell A. Hayes, the graduate opti-
clan, with Geo, G. Hayes & Co. the
leading jewelers..
House and sign painting. Jones.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-06-02

THE walkover is coming to town.