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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-18

Everybody has Good Laugh nj the
Antics of the Old Girls-The Program
was very Good Literary aud Musical
Preliminary Program Greatly Enjoy
ed-Notes on the Entertainment.
The Old Maids Convention at the
Opera House ON Saturday night at
tracted large crowd and the enter
tainment was enjoyed from the time
that the curtain went up Tor the pre-
liminary program until the end of
the performance. The sum cleared
by the Rebekahs which had the at
fair in charge was a very censidera-
BILE one and they deserve lots of cred
it for the way in which they man
aged it from start to finish.
The literary and musical program
before the regular part of the con
vention was very fine and was thor
oughly enjoyed. The Hartigan Or
chestra furnished the music and
they never played better than they
did on Saturday night. Miss Mabel
Reynolds and Miss Frances Miller
sang duet "Ye merry birds of
Spring as the opening number
They are both we'll known singers
and sustained the reputation that
they have in this direction.
Miss Myrtle Parriott who had gen
eral charge oil the convention gave "a
reading "rhe Bishop and the Cow
and was well received. The reading
was very good one. Miss Sue Gill
bert sang selected solo and was at
her best. She is one of the best
singers in the city and the audience
enjoyed her song very much.
Mr. John Hoffman whistled sever
al selections. He is the finest artist
in this line that has ever been heard
in town and he was forced to re-
spond to several encores. Mr. Hoff
mans whistling is revelation to
those who have never heard high
class whistling and it was enjoyed
to the utmost by the large audience.
Miss Mary Jolllffe sang in very
touching manner Meath the Blue
Grass far away The ballad was
very pretty one and Miss Jollife
was very effective in it.
The convention of Old Maids came
next and the audience laughed until
it was sick at the costumes and wit
ty sayings Of the elderly sisters. A
number Of local hits were gotten off
and others sthat had been prepared
were kept back on account of the
shyness of the sisters who feared to
arouse the ire OF the victims.
The singing in this part OF the en-
tertainment was good and the speech
es were all enjoyed. The situations
were amusing and the whole plot one
full of fun for everyone. When the
curtain went down after the last act
the audience was loath to go.
The committee which had the con
vention in charge was composed Of
Miss Hattie Miller, chairman, to
gether with Misses Blanche Semans,
Mamie Berkshire. Lottie Thompson
and Anna Lanham.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-18
RURAL DELIVERY STARTED.
Carrier Starts on His First Trip Mon
day NOOn-Has Long Route.

George Breakiron left the postof-
flee on Monday at noon for the first
trip over his route as rural mail car
rier. He will have a route that is
twenty miles long and will serve
seven hundred and fifty people. The
establishment is hailed with delight
by the people living along the route.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-18
AT HONOLULU
Forty Fourth Regiment Gets
There Safely.
Letter From DesMoines UT Telling of
the Triple Likes the Service Very
Much All on Beard are Well-Change
Made in Uniforms He Will be Rec.
commended for Promotion.
On board Z S. Transport,
IInNnI1rI II Hn.uaii

Il
On board U s. Transport,
HONOLULU, Hawaii,
Nov 2s, 1899
Dear Folks at Home: Well after
s days we got into Honolulu this
morning. We left Frisco on the
goth and had quite nice journey.
Our boat is said to be the best
transport in the world and it certainly
is fine.
| was pretty sea-sick the first day
out but it soon wore off and | felt
better than ever
We are going TO lay aside our blue
uniforms to-day and draw the Khaki
uniform and tan shoes. We are get
ting into warmer climate and have
to have cooler clothes. We still keep
our blue shirts.
] have not been ashore yet but think
that | will go tomorrow. This is a
lovely place and | want to see as
much of it as possible. From the
ship you can STE Palm trees all around.
The hills and valleys look like spring
time The air is mild and pleasant.
We will probably be here or days
before we start on for Manila.
The Major sent for me to come up
to his Office last night to testify in a
summary court case, and after it was
over he told me that he had had his
eye on me ever since he had been with
the regiment and that he was going
to recommend me for promotion. Ii
he does this | may get commission
in little while.
We have about 20 days sailing yet
before we reach Manila and most
likely this will be the last land that
we will see for that time. A part of
our trip was rather rough and the
ship rolled quite a good deal. / was
out on deck one day when a wave
broke over drenehing me from my
waist down, since that ! have had sew
eral little duckings.
I understand that we will leave here
Friday and | hope we do for we are
all anxious to get TO Manila. We
have splendid regiment and the boys
are all in good condition.
There are quite good many boats
here in the harbor, some Of them are
American and some foreign. AS we
passed Norwegian boat coming into
the harbor, she dipped her flag to us
as salute. / wish you could see
this Island, it is no little affair like
one would think from reading of it,
but large and rich. Anyone ever see
ing 1t would never kick against its
being annexed to the u. S.
The natives, although dark, do not
look like negroes, are rather lntelli-
gent and seem quite ambitious for
tropical people.
Bananas, pineapple5, oranges and so
forth are grown in abundance. / help
ed eat a pine apple this morning that
was certainly fine. The ones that
they sell about Morgantown are not
in it.
Well | must close now for 'stapsn
will sound shortly.
| will write more after | have seen
the town. DEsMoINEs UTT,
Manila, p. |.
Co. IN, 44th Inf. U. S. V
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-18
Notice of Election.

Notice is hereby given that an cleo
ton will be held on
Thursday the 4tA day Of January,
1900, at the place where the municipal
officers of the town of Morgantown are
elected, for the election of a School
Commissioner, for the Morgantown In
dependent School District, to serve fol
the term of five years, beginning on the
LIST day of July, 1900.
BY order of the Board,
w. III. BAILEY, Secretary.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-18
Funeral this Afternoon.

The funeral of the late James
Rogers takes place this afternoon at
two o'clock. Rev. A. NJ Buchanan
assisted by Rev. S. V. Leech will
conduct the services. The interment
which will be private will be in the
Oak Grove cemetery.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-18
Disturbed the salvation Army.

The Salvation Army services were
disturbed by number OF young men
and several arrests are to be made.
One OF the parties was before tho
mayor this morning but final action
has not yet been TAKEN The judg-
ment is deferred until the rest can be
obtained when they will be shown that
IL is dangerous matter to interrupts
any kind of a religious meeting In
Morgantown.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-18

Wanted five or six good teamsters
10 drive swo horse teams scoops
and wagons. All winter Job. Wages
SLIGO per day. Board furnished for
81. 90 per week. Pay every two weeks.
Apply to Edward III. Bast, Mason
town, Pa.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-18
This Would be Nice For Christmas
Gifts.

The ladies Of this place are showing
great admiration for the hand painted
china and art needle work being dis
played by Miss Hough and Miss Hayes
at their studio, second floor Of Second
National Bank building.
The sale will continue each after
noon, and Friday and Saturday even
ings until Christmas.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-18
Lost

On Saturday afternoon between
the East end Of the suspension bridge
and Keck's kill, gentlemen's brown
pocket book, containing several re-
ceipts. Finder will be rewarded BY
leaving at this Office.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-18
T. N. Smith Says !:

The people in Morgantown are DO
ing as they should They are buying
their Christmas goods early. Take &
look at the diamond rings, diamond
studs. gents and ladies gold watches
and other nice things he is selling
daily and you will see they are buying
the best OF everything. r. N. Smiths
is the place for Bargains.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-18
Arrived at Alden.

The transport having on board
Col. Richmond and regiment has ar
rived at Alden at the southern end
of the Suez canal All ON board are
well and they will proceed at once
on their way to Manila.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-18
Lost.

A gold breast pin containing
child's picture. Liberal reward if
left at this Office. Probably lost be-
tween Acme book store and H. S.
Hayes.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-18

Will pay 20 cents per hundred for
Mail Pouch cupons address Lock Box
No. l55 Morgantown.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-18
Election Notice.

An election will be held at Municipal
Hall
Thursday, the 4th Day Of January,
1900, for the purpose .electing Mayor,
Recorder and Five Councilmen to serve
the ensuing year
w. E. ARNEIT, Recorder
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-18
Lost.

Between Mrs. Browns boarding
house and Commencement hall
Thursday evening, . seal collarette
with four narten tails on each end.
Finder will be rev arded by leaving
at this office.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-18
The Weather.

''Cloudy tonight warmer in south
east half. Tuesday showers.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-18

The finest and cheapest oysters in
town at Posten's Market.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-18

Use ]. G. McVicker,s Pansy
Cream for the complexion.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-18

Try our want ads.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-18
A GREAT SUCCESS.
Old Maids Made Great Hit on
Saturday Night.

Everybody has Good Laugh nj the
Antics of the Old Girls The Program
was very Good Literary aud Musical
Preliminary Program Greatly Enjoy
ed--Notes ON the Entertainment.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-29
A FATHERS NEGLIGENCE
Results in a Terrible Holocaust
A Near Hardeeville, s. G.
A FAMILY OF NINE OREMATED.

Father. Mother and Seven Children
the Victims of a Makeshift Arrange
ment Which Had Resulted From a
Disaster in Last Autumn's Storms.
Savannah, Ca, May 29.-Mail ad-
vices from Hardeeville. s. G., say:
About three miles from this village, on
the Oestreicher farm, last Tuesday
night. occurred a terrible tragedy, in
which nine persons lost their lives.
A two story frame building on the
farm was occupied by Jacob Solomons,
his wife and seven children, the eldest
aged l6 years, and the youngest an in
fant of year. On Wednesday some
one passing saw that the house was
gone, and on approaching to investi-
gate found that every vestige of it was
burned and the bodies of the nine oc-
cupants, or rather the charred trunks
OF nine human bodies, were lying in
the ashes.
The coroner's inquest disclosed these
Facts: That the house was shattered
IN the lower story by the last autumnal
storms, which also carried away the
chimneys; that Solomons had resorted
to the nakeshift of building two fires,
one to cook on and the other for
warmth, inside the lower stories of the
house, on two circular mill saws, raised
from the board floor on small pieces of
iron. The soke, sparks and flame es-
caped from the fire as best they could
Evidently after the family had re.
tired upstairs the blow that came up
at IL o'clock that night famed the
names, which communicated to the
partition Of the stairway and set the
house afire.
Agonlzing shrieks. It was learned,
were heard by neighbor a mile dis
tant, and must have come from these
unfortunate creatures when they were
precipitated into the holocaust that
was yawning below them. Jacob, tho
father; Amy, the wife and mother;
Rollins, Hattie, Charlie, Nora, Isaac.
Willie and Mamie were all burned.
The verdict Of the coroner's Jury was
In effect that they came to their deaths
through the culpable negligence of ia
cob solomons in neglecteing to build a
chimney for his family's use,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-29
A Visit fn MinuuadaIe.

A delegation of the members Of Mace.
donian CirclO Of Kings Daughters Of West
Pres terian Church, accompanied BY
John II. Hudson and Mr.. Reed, visited the
Old Mems Home at Minquadale, on Sun-
day afternoon. On their arrival they were
met by Superintendent PrettymaD, who
introduced them to tho various inmates,
who were glad to sec them. The services
were conducted by Mr.. Hudson who read
the 91st Psalm, and offered an appropriate
prayer. The ladies sang various hymna
which the old men enjoyed very highly,
some OF them joining In the chorus, and
Mrs. Start presided at tho organ. Ar
hour was thus passed pleasantly and prof.
tably. after which the company withdrew,
leaving the inmates to partaks Of thsii
supper at the usual hour. A pressing Inc
vitation was given the ladies to repeat
their visit and Providence permitting thoy
promised to do SO at al early date. Th0
Home needs enlarglng and II IL unfortus
nate that some wealthy gentlemen do noo
feel thu nscsssity Of opening thoir purses
to make the institution what Its founder
con;epas lated.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-29
ITEMS FROM
NEW CASTLE.
Correspondence Of the REPUBLICAN,
May 20, 1899.

Edna Wilson. who Is held In the county
Jail In this city rs witness in the case OF
Montyloo A. Cole. OF Shsrbrcoke, Canada,
the student Of the University Of Pennsyi.
vania, who brutally murdered George
Montague of Wyoming by hitting him
with base ball bat and crushing the
skull, is in a serious condition, physically.
The jail officials fearing taat the wo.
man might die, have attempted to ascer-
tain who her relations may be but she has
refused to throw any light on herself or
relatives and will only say, II am alone
In the world
She receives the best Of care from Sheriff
Taylor and the wardsns.
Cole spends the greater portion of his
time lying on his cot and has become mo-
rose and moody, seldom having anything
to say to his coll mato.
He locked for his relatives to call upon
him today but was doomed to disappolnt-
ment.
Mrs Wogan, police ma'ron at the City
Hall, Wilmington has been the only Wis
itor to see Edna Wilson, since her arrival
here.
Joseph F. Davis, a prominent young man
OF this city, died yesterday afternoon.
Diphtheria was the cause of his death. His
funeral will take place to- morrow morn
Ing. lnterment will 10 made in st. Peters
Cemetery.
The deceased was q prominent member
OF Division No. 2 Ancient Order Of Hiber-
mans. He was dyer at the Knowles
Woolen Mills. He was a general favorite
with all who had the pleasure of his &C.
quainlance. He was 25 years of age and q
local tailor was making his wedding suit.
The New Castle High School base bali
team defeated the Wilmington manual
training school at Battery Park on
Saturday by score Of 10 to 8. The batteries
were Matthews. Bacon. and Montgomery
for the local team and Whalor and Camp
bell for the visitors. In the third inning
Bacon had his right hand badly split be-
tween the third and fourth fingers. Mont
gomery then took his place. This Is the
second game in which the High School
team has defeated tho Training school
team.
In consequence Of the death Of joseph
+. Davis the dance IN the Opera House
that was to come off tc-night has been
The large tall recently vaca-
ted by the shirt factory will bo turned in
to n place In which to tread the light fan-
taslic.
Friends of the local post Of the Grand
Army of the Republics are requested to
send flowers. The usual memorial exer.
cises will be hold tomorrow. Addresses
will bs delivered to the veterans in the
different cemeteries.
The members Of the Post attended SER
vices last evening in Emmanuel Episcopal
Church and listened TO an interesting pa
triotic sermon by Rev. f, NJ. Munson d.
D.
John Pustill, Sr, aged 70 years, died at |
his home this morning.
John Kcrns. Sr., is very Ill at his home
with an attack OF diphtheriu.
Elwood l.. Wilson will assume charge as
agent at the p. w. & b. station.
j. Ernest Phillips will still continue to
be operator and Adams express agent.
A large number of New Castle people
went to Wilmington yesterday morning
md attended the anniversary Of Old
Swedes Church.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-29
LUMMIS GETS
THE CUP.
lie Proves the Best All
Around Man at Y. M.
{. A. Sports.

AT tho annual out door sports Of th
Young Mems Christian Association Sat
urday afternoon r. H. Lummis broke th
lou yard dashnnd 2?0 yard dash Internal
tional records and won tho all arOuut
championship cup.donated byi Millard +
Davis.
1OO-yard dash, scratch-R. II. Lummis
first; William B. Foster, second; Her
man Dohl, third. Time. 10 s-5 seconds.
Running high jump, handicap-Wil.
liam b. Foster e inches). first, 5 feet 2 in
ches; Herman Dohl (scratch) and Keror
Khounrian (6 inches). tied for second
place, Dohl winning, feet II inches
22O-yard dash. sCratch-Lummis, first;
William b. Foster, second; Fred Megaw,
third. Tme, 23 l-5 seconds.
Putting six-pound shot, scratch-Levi.
NJ. Foster. first, 25 feet inches; Harry d
Eliason. second, 24 feet inches; j. L.
Platt third, 2l feet 8 inches.
One.mile bicycle, scratch-Stephen ].
meech, first; Harry G. McClane, second.
Time 2.52.
Running broad jump, scratch-wtlliam
b. Foster, first, 10 feet ~ inches; Megaw,
second, II feet y inches; Lulnmis, third,
II feet Inch
44)yard run, scratch--LummIs first; ].
b. Baxter. second;J L. Plat, third. Timo,
81 2-5 seconds.
Pole vault, scratch-Levl McFoster and
Megaw tied at feet 10 inches McFoster,
won first place on toss of coin.
Juniors rs yard dash, scratch-Fred
Price, first; J. B. Croney, second; Nor
man Craig, third. Time, 10 As seconds.
One-ihile run, scratch-Lummis first;
William B. Foster. second; Harry Rob-
erts, third. Time, minutes 20 seconds.
Two-mile bicycle handicap-S. j. Leech
(scla'ch). first; Harry G. McClane $50
yards), second kerop Khoumrian (75
yards), third.
The officers Of tho day were: Referee,
Captain Thomas Kane; juGges of field
eyents, Alfred Waite. Herbert L.. Rice,
Richard Mclaughlin; Judges of track, &.
h, Williams; starter Zeb Lohand; scorer
field evonts, S. ]. Horn scorer track
events, Frank i. Harrar; timers, George
Rudert, Joseph Montgomery; clerk Of
conrss and assistant, Parkor Jetferis, Rob.
crt Willis, Charles B. Palmer; measurers.
George Cook, j. T. Wickersham; announ-
Ger, Williams H. William.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-29
A THOUSAND TONGUES

Could not EXPRESS the rapture Of Annie
e. Springer, Of 1875 Howard street, Phila-
delphia, Pa, when she found that Dr.
cough thatfor many years had made life
burden. All other remedies and doctors
could give her no help, but she says Of this
Royal cure-'it soon removed the pain in
my chest and can now sleep soundly,
something can scarcely remember doing
before. l feel like sounding its praises
throughout the Universe" So will every
one who tries DR.. Kings New Discovery
for any trouble Of the Throat, Chest or
Lungs. Price SOC. and $1.00. Trial bot
tlos FREQ at N. b. Danforth's drug store
every bottle guaranteed,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-29
The Souls Darkenel Ewes.

Rev. Z. A. Crises morning sermon at
Union Church yesterday was on the text
as found in l Corinthians 13, 12: ''For
now we zee through glass; but then face
to face: now l know in part; but then
shall l know even as also l am KNOWN"
Mr. Grice said the people of tho world
to-day are consulting occulists and optl-
clans concerning their physical sight.
but few are consulting Christ concerning
tho sight of their soul which has been be-
dimn.ed by the sin of the world. Pastor
Christ, whose sOul's eye were not bedim-
med by sin, and expressed the belief that
none existed. but ho pointed with great
satisfaction to the time when we shall see
face to face and be known even as we are
known"
Christian people he sald wonder why
God permits them to suffer the tauntS of
the wicked, experience continued illness
and be separated from loved ones while
and never know what a pain raoked body
means. The christian does not understand
seeming forgetfulness of Providence be-
cause his or her souls eyes are darkened,
God would not have permitted death to
separate the christian from loved ones.
Mr.. Grise believed but the sin Of the
world, the inspiration Of the devil had
thrust death on the race. The pastor
urged his hearers to draw nearer to God
and he would break down the barriers
which hide many heavenly visions from
the eyes of tho soul. aud would prove to
them that it Is not all Of life to live or
half Of death to die.
10 the children Mr.. Grice talked Of the
utter impossibility Of hiding their sin from
God. Father and mother may not know
of the sin but God doo, He illustrated his
talk by the Bible story OF the Oh ild:en Of
Israel who had suffered great loss In
particular bat 10 because Uf tho violation
OF Gods law by ono man who had carried
off the battle fold wedge of gold and a
coat which he hid in II hosl In the ground,
God had told the children of Israel that
they must take none OF the enemy's prop
erty and as this man had violated the law,
God told Moses of the sin and the man was
taken out and stoned to death.
Just as that mans son brought a great
reverse In batllo, to the children OF Israel
so will the son Of the boy and girl Of to day
bring sorrow to the father and mother
md tho wrath Of God upon the sinner.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-29
Fatal Cro.sineAooident Near pstars

Fatal alCrossineAcoident Near Paterson
Paterson, N. j., May 2S.-One woman
was killed outright. another fatally in
jured and baby so badly hurt that its
chances Of life are small in a grade
crossing accident at Singac, about
eight miles from this city, last night.
The dead woman Is Miss Juliette Raj
ferty, so years Of age, Of Paterson, anil
the injured Mrs. Moses Fitzgerald and
her infant. They were out driving
with Moses Fitzgerald, husband of the
injured woman. and william rafferty,,
brother Of the dead woman. There was
sharp bend In the road just at the
crossing, and the people in the car
riage did not notice the approaching
train until too late. The carriage was
ground into kindling wood. The men
escaped with slight injuries.