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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29
REAssEsTMENT COMMISSIONERS.
VIII soon be appointed by the various
County Courts-WiIl probably be a
special session held here for that pnr
pose-There will be number OF APP
pIicauts.

The new law providing for the de-
cennial reassessment of the real es-
tate Of the state for the purposes OF
taxation goes into effect on the goth
of May, next.
1t provides in substance that:
The county court of each county
having two assessment districts shall
recommend five persons who shall be
freeholders in their districts, of whom
the board OF public works shall ap-
point one assessor for each district.
In counties of only one assessment dis
trict the court recommends three pei
sons, one Of whom the board appoints.
The assessors shall give bond In the
sum of SO, 200 for the faithful perfor-
nance of their duties.
The Auditor shall furnish the nee
essary books, sc.
The work shall begin as soon as pos.
sible, and the assessor shall examine
In person, all the tracts of land and
town lots with buildings and improve
ments, and shall ascertain and assess
the fair cash value thereof, and the
minerals, mineral waters, oils and
gases underlying the surface shall be
considered in ascertaining the value;
and when mineral, mineral water, oil
gas or coal privileges or interests are
held by party or company exclusive
of the surface, the same shall be as
sessed separately to such party at it's
cash or market value; and the commits
sioner, in fixing the value of lands
and mineral rights, shall act in all
cases upon his own judgment and up
on all the information he can obtain
as to such value. And when the tim
Der, is held by person or corporation
on any tract OF land, and the land is
owned by another, said timber shall
be assessed separately to the owner
thereof, at its fair cash or market
value.
In fixing the value of any land with
in the limits of any city or elsewhere
which has been laid off into lots and
open I'd up as lots, by the contraction
and maintenance of roads and streets
through the same, the commissioner
shall adopt as the value of such land
the value thereof as so laid off into
such lots valueing the same by the lot
and not by the acre or tract
When the assessment is completed
it shall be duly sworn to and returned
to the Auditor, and two copies left
with the county clerk.
Any person feeling aggrieved by the
assessment may apply to the county
court within one year for relief, and
the court will hear the case, and de-
eide it, with the right of appeal in
either party to the circuit court.
The compensation of each assessor
shall be three dollars a day, but the
total shall not exceed three hundred
dollars.
There shall be a state board of
equalization composed of five persons,
one freebooter from each of the four
congressional districts and one at
large, not more than three Of whom
shall belong to one political party. to
be appointed by the board of public
works. Their duty is to equallze the
assessments as between the counties
and districts.
The first taxes to be collected I'M
der this reassessment will be In the
year 1900.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29
Dry Goods and Notions.

If in need of Dry Goods, or No
tions, don't fail to see our line, as
we have just returned from the Eas-
tern Markets, where we have bought
largely and tor spot cash, therefore,
we can give our customers just as
close price as they can get any
where See cur Muslins, Calicoes.
Ginghams, Tickings, Novelty dress
goods, our all wool dress goods, per-
calls, white Goods, Lawns, and some
New Novelties just out in summer
Goods, Shirts, Ties, Suspenders.
Collars, Hosiery, belts and dozens
OF things that We haven't space to
mention. See them 81
H0rea .xsoz \ \ zoons
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29
Fire at Warrington.

MANNINGToN, w. Va, March 3d.
Fire destroyed the drug store at Metz,
owned by J. L. Hess. How it started
is not known, but it is thought to be
the explosion of gas stove In the
back room which was used by the doc
tor as an Office. The estimated loss
is about 1920, insurance $500.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

The Lenton season will close with
Saturday and we hope the weather
will be in keeping withwhat is regard
ed as the Easter tide. Special services
will be held in our churches, flowers
will be abundant and our good PEG
pie will do all they can to make the
occasion impressive.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29
Died.

JIMEsON-Mrs. Jimeson wife of the
late Rev. DR.. Jimeson, for some years
pastor of the Presbyterian Church,
this place, died at the home of her
son-in-law, ]. w. Huntington, Esq,
In Fresno, California, on the 18th
instand, aged so years. She was a
most estimable lady and her many
friends among our readers will be
panied to learn of her death.
BOYD Death claimed another of our
older citizens last night, in the person
of Mr.. Richard Boyd, at his home on
Beechurst Ave. Mr.. Boyd was in his
SEVENTEEN year. A sheaf of corn fully
ripe. Some two years ago he retired
from active life, and removed from
his life's home near Connellsville to
Morgantown to educate his son George,
who is attending the University He
has been confined to his bed for seven
teen weeks, having such vitality that
few men exhibit; but last night the
fire that had burned brightly and
strongly went out and left only the
ashes upon the hearth.
Mr.. Boyd had faith 10 the Son of
God. He was associated with Prof.
Woolery in the eldership of the Chris
tian Church, and has added both by
counsel and money, in the church's
building now being built on Spruce
St.
Funeral services will be conducted
at his late home, Wednesday evening
at 7;45 by Prof. Woolery assisted by
Messrs O'Hern and White. The body
will be taken to Connellsvillc Thurs
day on the morning train, and the
funeral sermon will be preached there
by Rev. W. r. Warren pastor of the
Christian Church at that place.
WEIDMAN-Edwin 0. Weidman
died at his home in Cassville on Sat
urday evening, March 25th, 1899,
aged about 85 years. Mr.. Weidman
had been suffering for nine days
from an obstruction of the bowels.
Relief was obtained from that but
ensued and caused his
death. The news was received with
regret wherever he was known. He
was for several years when boy
resident Of Morgantown where he
learned his trade, that OF black
smith with j N. Pickenpaugh. Mr..
was always quiet, steady
young man, careful and reliable and
had the confidence of all. He was
son of d. Wiedman, OF Randall, one
of our old and highly respected citi
zens. About Is years ago he was
married to Miss Susan, daughter of
Charles L Reay, of this place, who
with two children survive him Mr..
Weidman was member of the Mac
cabees and also carried $1,000 of
life insurance making $4,000 in all.
He also owned property in Cassville.
The funeral took place on Monday
afternoon under the auspices of the
Mt. Morris Lodge Of Odd Fellows
They were joined here by commit
tee from the Morgantown Lodge.
The interment was in Oak Grove.
He died universally regretted by his
friends, his neighbors, his lodges
and his church, of which he was u
member. He has gone to
his reward
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29
XIII All Dogs at Large.

The mayor Of Fairmont has issued
a proclamation that any citizen seeing
an unmuzzled dog running at large
shall have the right to kill it on sight.
Besides losing the dog the owner OF
the animal is to be fined from ten to
twenty dollars. This is in conse-
quence Of the mad dog scare they had
up there few days ago.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

1.-THE fathers Of West Virginia
are gradually passing to their re-
wards With the death of Gov
Francis Fl. Pierpoint, who was in.
tered at Fairmont on Monday with
imposing ceremonies, the most prom
inent remaining is Hon. Waitman
T Wiley.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

The late developments in refer
ence to the insurance on State build
ings prove the wisdom of the valued
policy law. The insurance men have
been holding high carnivalln this
State, under our loose laws. No
wonder they kick against the law
that brings them up to the mark. If
there are any companies that do not
want to do business in state that
requires them to perform their CON
tracts and pay the policies that
they charge the premiums on, just
let them go out of business. Better
not to have any insurance than to
pay for insurance that one does not
get.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

An exchange predicts that West
Virginia is on the eve of great in
dustrial boom. We have been hear
ing predictions for a long time. We
can subsist on predictions for year
or two, but they are poor food as
a regular diet.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

Aguinaldo has been chopping off
few heads over at Manila 1t looks
as though peace will not be restored
over there until Aguinaldo and his
head are separated.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

The ladies lose the privileges of
leap year this time but they need
not be discouraged as leap year will
not become extinct for abont eight
centuries yet.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

Commencement Hall will be hid
den by mass of vines in order to
conceal it's ugliness. There are lots
of other things that could be hidden
without any one being sorry.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29
Pneumonia Follows LaGrippe,

Pneumonia Follows LaGrippe,
but pneumonia cannot follow the use
of Foley's Honey and Tar. Pneumo-
MIA is striking down hundreds of those
who thought they were cured Of La
Grippe. Foley's Honey and Tar, Ia
ken during or after LaGrippe, is guar
anteed to prevent pneumonia.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29
/" Spring Unlocks
The Flogvers

To Paint the Laughing SOIL
And not even Nature zvould
allozv the flowers to groqv
and blossom to perfection
svifhout good soil. Nou
Nature and people are mach
alike; the former mast haze
sunshine, latter mast haze
pure blood In order to haze
perfect health.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures blood trou-
bles of all sorts. 1t is to the human
system what sunshine is to Nature -
the destroyer Of disease germs. II
never disappoints.
Poor Blood" The doctor said there
were not seven drops Of good blood In my
body. Hoods Sarsaparilla built me up and
made me strong and WELL" SUSIE r. Brown,
10 Aston Hill, Lynn, Mass.
Oyopepola, otos-"A complication of
troubles dyspepsia, chronic catarrh and
Inflammation Of the stomach, rheumatism,
etc., made me miserable. HadSno appetite
until I took Hoods sarsaparilia, which
sf'fr sa as mss 4 y. th0sSus5S COL
rheumatism So My husband was
obliged to give up work on ACCOUNT Of rheu-
matlsm. No remedy helped until be used
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which permanently
cured him. 1t cured my daughter OF ca
tarrh, give II TO the children with good
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

Go west, young man, finds an
echo in the hearts of many people in
this State idst at present
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

Noble self sacrifice to duty frequent
ly carries with it suffering for those
for whom the sacrifice is made as well
as for the one who makes it.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

The Deseret (Salt Lake City,
News solemnly refers to the recently
formed coffin trust as grave mat
ter
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

The school children feel resigned at
the thought Of separating from their
teachers.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29
For Naie.

Good house and lot near the Uni
versity. Also small lot. Inquire Of
j. L. SroxrK1No.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

The streets had hard time to
keep aiioat this morning.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

The time has passed when one man
can be right and everyone else wrong.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29
JOS.HORNE&CO.
Women's Kid Gloves.

If there is anything a woman dearly
loves, 1t is to get good KID Glove, cheap.
There are many cheap Kid Gloves but
very few good brands that are really low in
price
find perfect glove to sell for 81 90, and
some two years ago finally succeeded. It
is now famous. Thousands Of Pittsburgh
women are its friends. If you are looking
for Sl.00 glove let us send you our
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

sIr. Bryan and Mr. Belmont, es-
pecially the latter, are getting lot
of advertising mighty cheap
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

Work can't begin too soon on the
locks.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

The students will soon come again
and we shall all be glad to see them.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

The Baltimore Sun, referring TO
Mr. Bryan's letter to Perry Belmont,
says Mr.. Belmont and those who
think like him are read out of the
party We desire to remind the
Sun that Mr.. Bryan does not read
any man out of the party. Those
who refuse to support the Democrat
ic platform and candidates read
themselves out of the party
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

Have it in 2-clasp and 4-button lengths,
all sizes, all colors and shades Of colors. 1t
is made for us in Grenoble, France, and
every pair is guaranteed
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

Some Of the newspapers are abus-
ing Governor Atkinson for pardon
ing so many criminals out of the
penitentiary. The Governor is big
hearted man, and he deserves to be
commended for his mercy to the I'M
fortunate rather than condemnation.
He investigates the claims for par
don, and ought to know what he is
doing. The newspapers do not
Point Pleasant Register
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

Among the distinguished Demo
cratic statesmen who retired from
the United States Senate on the 4th
instant and became private citizens
are White, Of California; Gray, Del
aware; Turpie, Indiana; German,
Maryland, Smith, New Jersey; Muir
ply, New York; Faulkner, West
Virginia; Mills, Texas and Lee
Mantle, of Montana.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

The praise extended to Pocahon
tas coal by eminent Britishers is
equally pleasing to West Virginians,
although more profitable to the sons
Of the mother state since it furnish
es the bulk Of the coal. This coal
has been termed superior to the ia
nous Cardiff article by the British
consul at Rio Janeiro, and Sir Julian
Paunceforte, the British minister, at
Washington adds further fattering
Testimony in replies to English
boards of trade. AS steam gcner-
ator Pocahontas coal has no super
ior, and it is now used exclusively as
the standard fuel for the United
States navy.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29
News of Dress Goods.

We're getting more Mail BUSH
ness this season than ever before
getting it by quoting less prices
by trying to give our mail order
friends the best for the least.
Just got in some new All-Wool
Chevron Suitings to sell at 45c a
yard. You'll like them. Ask for
samples and mention Chevron.
Stylish all wool broken checks
and Suitings at z5c yard. I'M
ported Plaids OF rich colors, soc
and 75c yard. 55-inch blue,
brown and gray Mixed Home
spuns, 75c a yard. Our $I.oo
Dress Goods far surpass any pre-
vious seasons showing.
When asking for samples kindly give us
an idea OF what you want to pay We get
thousands Of requests sor samples of silks
and Dress Goods, without any indication Of
the quality desired
NOTICE-Our Spring Catalogue will be
ready on April LIST. You'll want one of
course. Send us your address and we'll
mail it to you free.
pTTTSRVTRG pa.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29

About $22, 900 of the expenses of
mobilizihg the two West Virginia
regiments for enlistment in the
Spanish war, has not been paid by
the Government 1t is extremely
doubtful If the Government pays
this expense, so it is said, because
y il claimed that the Governor in
Cured that much more expense in
the matter by failing to follow the
instructions of the War Department,
Than It would otherwise cost. The
legislaturc appropriated money to
pay this expense, large part OF
which was due the railroads for
transporting the men. 1t has since
been paid, and this has led some Of
0ur exchanges to state that the Gov
ernment has at length settled the
matter with the State authorities.
Il9 State has paid the railroads,
4t thc Government has not paid
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29
DR..
COUCH SYRUP

Cures Pleurisy and Pneumonia
Doses are small and pleasant to take. Doctors
recommend it. Price rs cts AT all druggists.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-03-29
BOYHOOD RECOLLEC7IONS.
"reminiscences Of the Early
Days of Point Marion.

Mr.. Mccartney Tells Some iarfdenis Of
the Foundation u Point Marion.
Thcughts cf his BoyhooG Recalled By
: ieeent Mention In the New D0min-
ion-So Doubt They win be Read
With Pleasure by the Residents Of
the Flourishing Town at the Point.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1899-06-30
YAE GLORIOUS U8FOURYHOF JULY

Horse races-Judges, John w. Daw-
son, Henry Schuh and James Patten.
Foot ot-races-Judges, Mike DOody, A. S.
Huffman and Ed Lucas starter, VIM.
Morrison.
Following is the program for the
sports to take place on the grounds of
the Rod and Gun club during the af-
ternoon of the Fourth
% birds. known traps and known
angles-Prize, 800, and 50 entrance.
20 birds, known traps and unknown
angles-Prize. 500, and 81 entrance.
Consolation shoot-open to all con-
testants not winning in above events
20 birds, known traps and known an
gles-Prize, $50, and 80 entrance
Baseball game between Philipsburg
and Granite teams purse. S25.
The shooting contests are open to all
Granite county spOrtsmen.
4 In the evening the Philipsburg Fire
Brigade will give grand ball at
Brigade hall. The boys have taken
great pains and intend to make the
affair the largest and most enjoyable
Of the season. Music for the occasion
will be of the highest order, and the
attendance will undoubtedly be large,
as many who rarely attend dances will
be on hand at the Fourth of July ball
AS there has been but little of this
kind of amusement INDUCED in here
lately, a large turnout may be expected
Taken altogether. the day will be OBJ
served i'll creditable manner, and
most of the business houses will be
closed during the day, giving all an
opportunity to join in the celebration.
Aside from the sports to take place
on Broadway, there will be u baseball
game between the Philipsburg and
Granite teams, for purse of SO, The
game will take place on the grounds of
the Rod and Gun club. near the ceme-
terry.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1899-06-30
AFTER MANY YEARS.
Return of TWO Augustans After Long Alb
sence in the West.
terN'.

Return of TWO Augustans After Long Alb
sence in the West.
From, the augusta (Jie.) Jou,noL
G. Byron ard james s. Ballard Of
Montana are now visiting relatives in
this city, after an absence Of 30 and 81
years respectively They are at the
home of their nephew, j. X. Townsend,
on Oak street.
G. Byron Ballard left Augusta in
1864. His experience emphasizes the
changes of these years III the facilities
of travel. He went by way of st.
Joseph, Mo, then the western terminus
of the railroad. From this point he
crossed the plains on the prairie
schooner of the pioneer, the whole
journey occupying about two months.
The return trip was made in four days.
He has from the first been connected
with the mining business,
From 1864 to 1857 he engaged in
placer mining for gold. Then for ten
years he operated upon gOld-bearing
quartz. and since 1877 he has been in
the silver quartz mines of the Flint
Creek district
This region OF only about % square
miles contains the richest silver ore and
some of the largest silver mines in the
country. Among these the Granite and
Bimetallic and the Hope mines are the
largest. The former produced in divi-
dends previous to 1898 over i5il 900, 900.
Mr.. Ballard was foreman of the Hope
mines for ten years but since 1S5. has
been working claim, III which he has
one-third interest.
James Ballard left Augusta in 1868,
spending one year in Iowa, and was for
several years associated with his brother
in mining. In 1873 he removed TO the
Gallatin valley, where he purchased
ranch Of 320 acres. This fertile valley
Of the Northwest has probably the high
est elevation of any extended farming
region in the country-550O feet above
sea level. The principal products are
wheat, oats and barley, the latter being
shipped to England in large quantities
for brewing purposes.
In addition to his own home ranch
Mr.. Ballard leases $40 acres more His
average area under custivation is about
400 acres. This task, so imposing to
our Maine ideas of farming, is made
possible by the use of modern machi-
merry for plowing, reaping, binding and
threshing. The value Of this whole re-
gion was largely increased in 1888 by
the Northern Pacific Railroad, which
passes the ranch Of Mr.. Ballard at dis
tance Of seven miles.
Both of the brothers have married
and have left at their new homes chill
dren who are much older than they
themselves We're when they left their
old home.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1899-06-30
a Big Bore.

From a private source it is learned
that the Anaconda company is prepar-
ing to bore with diamond drill to a
depth of 5000 feet, from the 12OO-foot
level to ascertain if another body of ore
underlies the present workings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-23
FOR THE NEW THEATRE.
Promoter Comes to Town and
Talks Feasible
Plans.
IDEAS MAKE GOOD IMPRESSION.

Rock Island Club Committee Much
Pleased With the Outlook and a Meet
ing of the Organization VIII be Called
to Give the Matter Early Considera-
ton.
A successful theatre promoter ar
rived in Rock Island this morning
and has been in consultation with the
new opera house committee of the
Rock Island Club during the day He
met a number of business men
through the committee, and all were
impressed with his business-like man
ner as well as with the familiarity
which he has with the subject.
The promoter has his own way of pro-
viding a popular demand in city so
desperately in need of first-class
opera house as Rock Island is.
His plan is simple but practical. He
puts up the theatre, and all that
he asks is a big, healthy first night"
He wants the guarantee of such
reasonable advance sale on the sub
scription plan for the opening per-
Torrance as to enable him to Judge as
to the nature of the theatre going
public here. Then he will go ahead
with the DullulnP- he oIluSS tno
highest class of recommendations and
endorsements, from the wealthy and
generally representative citizens of Is
cities in all parts of the country where
he is now conducting theatres built
through the system he proposes here.
Club VIII be Asked to Act.
The club committee is so pleased
with the plan, as well as with the
manner in which it is received about
town, that it will call n special meet
ing of the club in the near future to
have the matter taken up.