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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09

Chas. Mortimer was in particu-
larry happy vein last night and ac-
cording to promise treated his audi
ence to an evening of good, whole
some fun that was thoroughly APP
preciated by the large number who
attended regardless OF zero weather.
Mr.. Mortimer himself was very much
in evidence fully sustaining the
claims for versatility that have been
put forth by his manager. tor the
part of the patriotic, selfconfident,
afraid-of -nothing Yankee, which he
played to perfection last night, was
totally unlike any other character
in which he appears. His patrons were
with him from start to finish en-
Enthusiastically endorsing his vigor-
Gus, though unconventional, methods
of asserting the American idea of
human rights. The various mem
bers of the company in their re-
spective roles as Cuban maidens,
lovers, villianous noblemen, officious
soldiery, self-important dignitaries,
etc, rendered their several parts in
the capable, conscientious manner
for which Mr.. Mortimer's company
is conspicuous.
The specialties between the acts
were new and attractive. Mr.. Dilger
as usual, brought down the house and
his juvenile annex was ssall right. !"
Little Neva's Highland Fling and
Sword Dance were prominently SUI
perior to anything in this line ever
seen here and awakened a responsive
chord in the Scottish breast.
Mr.. Stafford's baritone solo won a
hearty encore which was acceptably
rendered. Bozie Stevens appearance
was the signal for rounds of applause,
while the gifted little lady stood mute
ly appealing toher admirers TO subside.
She has warm place In the hearts OF
Morgantown theatre-goers and we
congratulated Mr. Mortimer upon
having sofetehing a seubrette.
+ Lola's serpentine dance is more
easily enjoyed than described. Those
who have seen Loie Fuller famous on
two continents for this particular
dance) class Lola with her and even
say that in some respects the latter
excels.
Mr.. Mortimer's announcement was
in keeping with the performance, de.
cidedly the most informal Of any we
can call to mind--but it was mani
fest that he was on the best of
terms with his patrons who went
away regarding him as their host
In this instance the element of dis
tance has been completely elimina-
ted between the entertainer and the
entertained. Guilty Without
Crime was announced for tonight
and an entire change of singing and
dancing specialties.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
New Meat Market.

Hess brothers have opened meat
market in the basement of the new
PostenN building on Walnut street
and will keep supply of choice
fresh and cured meats of all kinds.
Mr.. j. M. Hess the senior of the
firm is an experienced meat man and
knows what is good and how to sup
ply our people with the best. He
asks his numerous old customers to
leave a sample order and it will
have the best of attention.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
State horticultural Society.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Feb. 9-The
state horticultural society held its
sixth annual session in this city yes
terday. The meeting was fairly well
attended. about fifteen counties being
represented, and the papers, addresses
and discussions were Of high order
A very important and interesting ses-
sion was held last evening. The Off
GERS elected are: State Senator r. G.
Burkhart, Of Martinsburg, presidents;
John Fl. Crawford, of Orange Grove,
vice president; L. c. Corbett, Of Nor
gant0Wn, SECRETARY.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
LAW EXAMINATION.
But two Students pass 1t out OF those
who applied for the Test.

The University law faculty gave
its regular quarterly bar examina-
ton on Wednesday,. A number of
candidates presented themselves for
the test. All of those who did SO
were members of the law class. But
two of them passed, Students Cole
man b. Bush and Max Scrolowitz.
Scrolowitz will leave in few days
for Wheeling where he has been in
the office Of Caldwell & Caldwell
and will enter on the practice of his
profession. Bush will remain here
to complete some studies that he has
taken in the academic department..
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
w. q. I. q. WINDOW.

A w. C. r. Union in Middletown.
Ia, small country place has distin-
guished itself by putting a colored
window in the new Presbyterian
church recently built there. The top
part of the window has for design
representation Of the globe encircled
by white ribbon; the lower part con-
tains pond lilies, symbol Of the Worlds
Union, and between is a banner bear
ing the motto, ssFor God and home
and Every Land A w. G. Z. q.
speaker could not help but help feel
at home facing such window as
that.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
Married.

ALLEN-Mrs. y. Allen passed away
at her home yesterday at Braden Sta
tion after an illness Of several weeks
of grip. She leaves behind her hus-
band one daughter and eight sons to
mourn her loss, DR.. s. B. Allen and
r. q. 4. Allen, of this place were at
her bedside, the funeral took place
from her late home Thursday morn
ing. Deceased was n years OF age.
The family have the sympathy Of
their many friends.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
Look here Horsemen.

Mr.. EDITOR-Permit me through
your paper to call the attention of the
Humane Society to the condition of
the horses left standing in the street
for hours unblanketed with the Their
mometer below zero. The poor beasts
have their heads held perfectly rigid
by the overhead check and are help
less. A few fines will aid the arpar-
ent humanity of the owners.
NJ. K. p
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
WOMAN SUFFRAGE IN INDIANA.

The fight Of the women of Indiana
In behalf Of the proposed constitutions
al amendment granting equal suffrage
began In earnest in the legislature on
January %, when petitions from all
parts Of the state were presented ask
ing for its adoption. Every senator
on the floor was asked to present Q Pc
tition, and during the day about sixty
were presented, the aggregate said to
represent nearly 5000 persons.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
rWO MORE
A Couple of Soldiers from the First Ar
rive on Wednesday evening.

The members of the First regiment
from this county continue to come
home in scattered squads. Besides
those already mentioned on Wednes-
day after noon George Carney and
Floyd ID. Lancaster came in.
They had gone up by way of Pitts
burg and came in from that direction.
Carney is from Granville and Lancas-
ter formerly worked in the Glass fac
tory. The latter was a musician.
They are both very glad to get home
again but have no complaints to
make of the treatment they received
while in the service. Other men are
expected in on every train.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
NOW LET US RANlsn TOBACCO.

Law has relegated the dangerous
banana peel to the gutter. Now why
can we not have provision against
the election Of tobacco juice on our
pavements? Ii the sschewerv would
only be kind enough to step to the
curb and bestow his fayors upon the
street instead Of upon the sidewalk,
he would materially add to the eleva-
tion and sweetness of human nature.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
THE WORST ENEMY OF ALL.

In recent speech before the Eng
Iish Army Temperance Association,
Lord Wclseley said: There are yet
some battles to be fought: some great
enemies to he encountered by the
United Kingdom, but the most press
ing enemy at present is drink. 1t
kills more than all our newest weapons
of warfare, and not only destroys the
body, but the mind and soul also. !"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
COmmendable.

Mr.. Mortimers engagement at the
Opera House this week is signalized
by the remarkable good order that
prevails in the gallery. 1t is pleas
ure to note this fact rejecting credit
alike upon the management and the
Young men who crowd the gallery
each night.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
A SENSIBLE MOVE.

The entertainment committee in
charge Of the annual banquet of retail
merchants at Galesburg, Ill, to be
held on February o, has voted unani-
mously to strike liquor from the ban
quet menu. The proposition to serve
wine aroused considerable discussion,
with the result stated.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09

In the senate, Mi. kidd's Replacement
Was done Quietly and In order. the
Republicans Keeping their Chagrin
Hidden, While the jubilant Democrats
Refrained from any Demonstration.
In the house there was more than
Enough Foolish talk by the members.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, February o.
The Senate and House acted upon
the contested seat cases as forecasted.
In the upper branch Of the Legisla-
ture it was accomplished quietly.
Members on the majority side care
fully concealed, their chagrin and voted
as unit for the resolution declaring
Il. +. Kidd entitled TO the seat from
the Fourth district. The minority
side carefully refrained from any dem
onstration. Kidd took the oath of
Office for the second time during the
session, and quietly walked to his
seat.
In the House the Dent resolution
went through by strict party vote,
after three hours of oratorical pyro-
technics. Jake Fisher, chairman OF
the Elections Committee, sent up the
first rocket.
He laid down the proposition that
the ballots constituted the best EVIL
dence, provided they were properly
safeguarded. The burden of proof that
they were not so safeguarded rested
upon those who disputed their anthem
ITCHY. He exhibited one Of the ballot
boxes, from Taylor county, with two
padlocks, and demonstrated conciu-
sively that there was not scintilla
of evidence OF fraud, notwithstanding
the committee had examined all the
witnesses offered He asserted that
the minority members of the commit
tee had acquiesced in every ruling dur
ing the recount, and he challenged
contradiction.
Mr.. Oldfield (Republican), who fol-
lowed him. described the location of
the Taylor Court House. and It's prox-
unity to Uise residence of Hon. John
T. McGraw, upon whom he made an
uncalled for attack, but wanted to be
understood as making no direct
charges.
The refusal of the committee to
photograph the ballots, he alleged to
be a suspicious circumstance. He
charged that the committee went to
Grafton, not to determine the case
upon it's merits, but to fix up an ex-
cuse for stealing Brohard's seat.
Mr.. Mansfield (Democrat), who re-
piled to Oldtleld, resented the charge
that he went to Grafton to bolster up
cause already determined. The
committee went to Grafton at the re-
quest Of Orchards attorneys The
majority granted every demand of the
Republicans save THE requests, that
they remain to photograph the ballots
and hold another election by atlidayits.
Mr.. Cutright's Republican, speech
was absolutely unique. 1t was made
up largely OF recital OF his own poll
tical career. 1t was as irrevelant as
his statement that he bequeathed his
night gown as political shroud for
Wilson, after his defeat by Dayton.
John w. Davis (DemocraD closed
the debate for the Democratic side in
clear and forcihle speech.
The Rev. Hughes Republican, ex-
ercised his fierce voice for twenty min
utes, but his ponderous tones presented
no new arguments.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
A Great Bargain.

A town lot situated in the rear of
James HI. Stewards residence will be
sold at sacrifice and on easy terms
if sold within 30 days. The lot is a
good size and near the University.
Apply to Mrs. Lou DEAN.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
THE GOVERNMENTS HEALTH Re
SORT.
Hot
Springs
Arkansas.

Owned and controlled by the U. S.
government, and having its endorse
ment for the cure of rheumatism,
nervous prostration, blood and skin
diseases, female complaints, stomach,
liver and kidney troubles, insomnia,
and all constitutional disorders. 200
hotels of all grades for all classes.
Illustrated books of information
sent on application. For rates and
information concerning route, etc.
apply to agents B. d O. S. w. R'y,
or address O. p. MCCARTY, General
Pass. Agent, Cincinnati, @.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
THE LIQUOR DEALER FEELS BADLY.

The Texas Liquor Dealer laments
the fact that one-half the populated
area Of Texas is under prohibition,
tifty-five Of the go organized coun-
ties OF the state are wholly so by local
option.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
NOT HIGH ENOUGH YET.

A bill has been introduced in the
Illinois senate fixing a license OF 81
900 for retail dealers and $4,000 for
wholesale dealers In cigarettes.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
A STATE MEET.
Morgantown People take a
Prominent Part at Charleston


ing-Subjects Cover Wide Range
ALI of them are Complimented In the
Highest Manner by the Charleston
Paper-Old officers elected Prof.
Corbett Secretary--Other Notes.
The State Horticultural society
held its annual meeting in this city
yesterday. the sessions being held in
the lecture room Of the First nj. E.
church says the Charleston Gazette:
The president, Hon. r. G. Burk
hart. of Martinsburg, and the secre-
tary. Prof L. c. Corbett, of Morgan
town, were both present. The morn
ing session was opened at 10 O'Clock
by prayer by Rev. w. L Canter. A
paper, prepared by d. Gold Miller,
of Gerrardstown, on ssSmall Fruits, !"
was read by the secretary. An in
teresting address was made by DR..
a. D. Hopkins, of the State expert
mental station at Morgantown.
The afternoon session was opened
by the reading Of the report of the
secretary. An invitation was read
from the secretary of the American
Neurological society to elect dele
gates to the national meeting Of the
society, to be held at Philadelphia
next September. Hon. H. w. Mil
ler,of Paw Paw, and Prof. l.. c. Cor
bett, OF Morgantown were elected
delegates.
'sHow can the Experiment Station
Assist the Horticultnrist?' was the
subject of very instructive paper
by Hon. James H. Stewart, director
of the West Virginia agricultural
experiment station, Morgantown.
He outlined the policy for the hortl-
cultural department of the expert
ment station, advocating the carry
ing out of variety and cultural tests
in localities of the State particular
ly suited to fruits under investiga-
tion. He advocated also making the
department an advisory department
for the State, soliciting cooperation
with the horticultural branch OF the
experiment station. He discussed
briefly, also, the work already ac-
complished by the horticultural de-
partment and outlined the work for
the future
A discussion of DR.. Hopkins pa
per followed. Commercial Flori-
culture" was the subject of a paper
interestingly handled by Adolph
Hiehle, of Parkersburg. The old
board of officers was re elected for
the ensuing year. The secretary was
instructed to correspond with par
ties in each county of the State fol
the purpose of increasing the mem
bership of the society and charging
the interest in the work.
A meeting was held last night at
which the president delivered his
annual address.
The following papers were read
sCare of Misunderstanding the
Product" Hon W. F. Brown, AFRO.
ga; Horticulture at the Farmers
Institute" Hon c. c. Brown,
Charleston; 'The State Board OF
Agriculture and Other Organiza-
tions," Hrof. t. c. Atkeson, w. Va
University, Morgantown.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
HE'S A rEEToTALER.

He tried everything he could hear or
winding up at an institute but the
drink habit could not be eradicated.
One day he said he would try an orig
NAL experiment on himself. He
would take a large bottle with him
for day. and whenever he wanted
drink would pour 1t into the bottle
instead OF into his gullet. He denied
himself nothing but went the same
old rounds, glass OF rye here, a glass
Of Bourbon there, beer yonder, gin
somewhere else, cocktails everywhere.
When the day was done the bottle
contained mess that looked so I'M
palatable and emitted SO foul an odor
that the man got frightened and swore
off for life. New York Press.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
Found. Two keys.

Two small keys were picked up on
the street and turned into this Office.
Owner can have them by calling and
paying for this notice.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
The Weather.

The following is the forecast sent
out from Parkersburg for the ensu
"Fair and continued cold tonight.
Fair and warmer Friday"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09

BANIsTER shoes in all the newest
styles can be had only at Hirschman's.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
Room for rent.

Room for rent near the University.
Bath, gas and electric light. For
terms apply at this office.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09

Ir you want first class groceries
and to save money buy at
A. L. NYE's.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
WHAT ABOUT THOSE WHO WE'RE NOT
ARRESTED.

1t cost Boston $l15, 500 last year
just to care for the drunkards that
were arrested.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
W. c, 7. U.
For God and Home and Native
Land.

EDirnD ny MoeoASrowS W. G. T. U.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-09
KIDD AND DENT SEATED.
The Senate and House Act Upon
Contested Election Cases.

In the SENATE, Mi. kidJ's Replacement
Was done Quietly and In order, the
Republicans Keeping their Chagrin
Hidden, While the jubilant Democrats
Refrained from any Demonstration.
In the house there was more than
Enough Foolish talk by the members.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

but when I reached the city hall, I was in- troduced to a MT. Bacon, said to represent the Bacon Air-lift company" looked at him from head to foot, and did not take him to be millionaire, as ha was said to be. He explained to me the purpose of making a contract with the city to put in an air-lift for which the board had adyer- tised for bids. I was frank with him, and told him that he could never get his con tract through on the specifications as shown me. All the others say I can, was his reply. TO this I replied that probably the others did not know all that I knew about the matter. But the gentleman seemed to think that the contract would get through all right.
 "The board went into sessions. The com mittee made a report favorable to the pur- chase of an air lift. I at once moved that as there was but a single bid before the board that 1t be not opened. held that we should not take advantage of the people, and 1t was not customary for the board to award a contract when there was but one bid. The matter of costs should be investi- gated and comparisons made. I have been a contractor myself, and know how such matters are concluded.
 "But the bid was opened and 1t was found to be e1S.000 for the putting in of one machine. kicked against it's acceptance. A sQuabble followed. and 1t was seen that there were not enough votes favorable to the scheme to carry 1t, and an adjournment
The age-herald., 1899-03-18
BARBOUR POLITICS.
Merrill and Conner Announce as Candi dates for Constitutional Convention.

Eufaula, March 17.-(Special )-Colonel A. H. Merrill has announced himself a can- didate to the constitutional convention from the district of Barbour county. He has the hearty endorsement of this com- munity as the proper man for the place, as he has every qualification constituting an ideal representative, and Is one of the most successful lawyers in the district.
 The Business league held an interest ing meeting Tuesday night in the rooms of the Social club, which have been rendered and accepted as a permanent place for meeting. An invitation to the league from the board of trade in southern pines was presented and turned over to the commit tee on finance for consideration. letter from resident of Virginia regarding the erection of tobacco factory in Eufaula was read. then submitted to the industrial committee.
 Colonel G. L. Conner announces himself a candidate for delegate to the convention. He is leading citizen, and ranks high as a lawyer.
 Hon. H. D. Clayton and his secretary. Lee J. Clayton, are at home from Wash ington.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18
ALERT ALDERMAN
 SAVES CITY $7OOO SRlndleF Tries iO Impose on MuniClpa
 Authorities. EX-GOV. JONES COMES DOWN Mill Not Be a Candidate for COnStitu-
 tiOnal Convention.
EX-GOV. JONES COMES DOWN
ST. PATRICKs DAY WAS OBSERVED
Irishmen and Others Wore the Green and Held Dig Public Celebration New Trade Journal Will
 Soon Be Issued.

Age-Herald Bureau, Hotel Mabson, Mont been rumors heard on the streets of Mont gomery all during the week of rather sensational incident at a meeting of the board of aldermen last Monday evening" The facts came to light this morning, and it is very interesting story of how an alderman saved to the city $7,000.
 Montgomery has been making rapid strides forward in the matter of improve ments during the past five years. The city has issued several hundred thousand dol lars of bonds for water-works, street im- provements and the like, and it is said that there have been discovered from time to time several attempts of smooth artists to skin the city One has only to stand on a street corner here during the progress of very heated campaign to hear many very ugly stories
 The alderman from Ward Four is the far sighted and careful official who came to the city's rescue, and saved to the tax payers several thousand dollars. From the alder mans story, recited to a representative of the Age-Herald this morning, the facts seem to be that there was crookedness in the matter of bids for putting in an air-lift at the new pumping station of the water works. The sensation occurred in the meet ings of the board of aldermen last Saturday and Monday. The Fourth ward alderman gives the following account of the proceed ings:
 "I was invited to attend a called meet ing of the board last Saturday at noon. I did not know the purpose of the meeting,
The age-herald., 1899-03-18

could be purchased from the factory at a cost of $11 ,000. allowing the manufacturers a good profit.
 '"The whole thing was fraud on the face of it.'
 The alderman secured the defeat of the bid at the meeting Monday night and the city will again advertise for bids to put in an air lift.
 Former Governor Jones Withdraws
 Former Governor Thomas G. Jones is no longer candidate for delegate to the con- stitutional convention from Montgomery county. He publishes a card nearly two columns in length in the Advertiser today stating his reasons for not allowing the use of his name in the primaries tomorrow. In the first place, he says he has not sought the honor and does not desire it. The whole of the article is directed at the Democratic Silver club of the county, which Colonel Jones believes would fight his can didacy, and, as the membership is very large, probably cause his defeat. He closes his card with the following paragraph, aimed at those who are known to oppose his candidacy:
 "I am more grateful than I can express for the earnest and entirely unsolicited proffers of support from such a large number of my county men, including scores and scores of men who differ from me as to the Chicago platform or as to the policy or right of democrat in a presidential