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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-20
Des Moines as a Great City.

r.
Abel Republican,: Some of tae kids
on the Des Mones daily papers are
writing stories about the farmer and
his wife who came to town and stand
paralyzed with establishment and won
der at tire appearance Of the three
and four story sky-scrapers, and say
Gee whiz, ma, did We see that ARP"
when one Of the three street cars go
creeping iast. Judging from the tone
of these pieces, Des Moires is IA won
derfully densely populated city, and
the turner's VINO visit the town are
wonderfully green. But the facts in
the case are that it IS the caslow
youth who writes such hogwash who
is green, and the average farmer
would easily be able to give him
pointers on any and every known
subject.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-20
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Bryan and The Populist.

Mexican Herald: Bryan's talk to
the populists was adapted to his audi
ence. His remarks on the eternal
hostility of monarchies to republics
was, shall we say it? rather like
buncombe Some republics have been
the strongest sort of governments, as,
for instance, the famous Republic of
Venice, an oligarchy in fact. France
is Republic, but it has many char
acteristics allying it to the monarchi-
cal form Of government. Great
Britain, with its sovereign and arts
tocracy, is wonderfully country.
The United States is a Republic and
long may it remain SO. altho one does
not like to think on how the new
plutocracy is influencing legislation
and standing behind the executive,
no matter whether is is a democratic
President Cleveland or a republican
President Mckinley. Powerful cliques,
whether social as in England, or plu-
tocratic as in the United States, Or
military as in France, always count
for more than plain people, or the
political theorizers, and Colonel Bry-
an knows it as well as any of us !;
only it is not his cue to analize gov
ernments and tell the cold facts.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-20
Tail Enders.

GIL EiioSt
New Sharon Star: The democratic
party fights from the rear. 1t never
turns its face toward the front ex-
cept to malign those who are doing
the fighting. 1t hates live issues.
spurns them as buzzard avoids
fresh meat. 1T is the greatest objcc-
tor of this or any other age. When
the, army of progress proposes a for
ward movement it's hoarse yell Of
halt" is heard from the rear. 1t
matters not what the republican par
ty proposes. democracy turns in It's
wallow to file objections. In this
manner it has kept itself before the
public ever since the republican par
ty was born. Paul said: For this
l die daily" but the democratic party
dies annually. 1t luxuriates most in
decomposition. Its conscience is
scared, its heart bloodless, the mar
row has rotted in its bones, and the
only evidence of vitality eminates in
deception and SANDER from its throat.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28

HARRISON BAR
Resolutions Adopted by Them of Judge
Hagans.

Members Of the Harrison County
Bar, met Monday evening, at the
Court House, and selected Hon.
John Basel chairman, and w.
Scott, Esq, secretary The follow
ing resolutions in respect of Judge
Hagans were adopted;
THE members of the Bar of Har-
rison county, having learned of the
death of Hon John Marshall Hag-
ans, Judge of the Second Judicial
Circuit of West Virginia, and de
string to place on record their ap
probation of his many good quail
ties, both as a citizen and judge,
and to give public expression to
their sense of his uniform kindness,
patience and urbanitv, both to mem
bers of the bar and to suitors, when
presiding upon the bench, as well as
TO call attention to his long and hon
orable career as public servant in
the capacity of the first reporter of
the Supreme Court Of our State, the
results of which are embodied in the
first five volumes of the West Vir
ginia Reports, the syllabi of which
attested his accuracy and fidelity
as a reporter, afterwards member
of the Legislature of the State. sub
sequently a member of Congress,
and later, Judge of the Circuit
Court, resolve as follows:
"That in all OF the positions held
by him he performed his duties
faithfully and well, and made for
himself an enduring place in the
history of the State.
sThat his patience under suffering
and his brave struggle against the
ravages of disease during the later
years of his life, his heroic effort to
perform official duties, FREQ uently
during the rackings of pain, com
mended him to our sympathies and
made him an example worthy to be
emulated in his manly endeavor to
discharge official duties under the
most trying and adverse circum-
stances.
That as further expression of
our esteem we will attend his funer
al in a body and present this mem
orial to the Circuit Court of this
county as its next term, to be enter
ed upon its records.
THAT we extend our sympathies
to his bereaved family and hereby
tender them our sincere coincidence,
and direct that copy of this mem
orial be transmitted to them.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28
THE EPWOBTH LEAGUE.
Three Hundred Delegates in Attend
ance--G0Yern0r's Atkinson Address.

BUeKHANNoN, w. Va, June 2S.-
Three hundred delegates and visit
ors are in attendance at the State
Epworth League convention. To
days session opened with conse
Grafton service at six o'clock. The
appointment of the usualcommlttees
and the reports of the League officers
were heard and the President, III. c.
Compton, of Grafton, made his an
nual address. Mr.. Compton's ad
dress showed the great progress oil
the conference league and he recon.
mended that none but efficient Off.
GERS be elected by the local chapters
and that uniform time OF election
and term of Office be adopted.
Many thoughtful and excellent
papers were read during the day.
The discussion on "Good VS.. Bad
Literature" led by Prof. F. B.
Trotter, occupied large pars of the
morning session. The reports of the
district officers and discussions oc-
cupied the afternoon session. To
night Governor Geo. w. Atkinson
will deliver an address on the Ep
worth League as a moral, religious
and political factor in our country
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28
Fight in Uniontown Council.

UNIoNTowN, June 20. At the
meeting Of the town council last night
an attempt to have the salary Of the
police force increased ended Ia u gem
eral shaking up In local official circles
One notorious gambler, councilman
declared was running a wIde-opeu
establishment where strangers were
taken in and robbed. This gambler
it was asserted, claimed to have police
protection. 1t was also charged that
the keepers OF notorious dives are UNI
der police protection. Council took
the matter up and will investigate.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28

ROBERT A. ARMSTRONG.
Sketch of Life of Democratic Nominee
For State Snpt. Of Schools.

Robert Allen Armstrong, the Dem
ocratic nominee for State superintend-
ent OF schools, was born in Ups hun
county, West Virginia, September %,
1860 His boyhood days were spent
upon his fathers farm, his early edu-
cational advantages being such as
were offered by the common schools.
Later he attended the sessions OF the
French Creek Academy, where he pre-
pared for the West Virginia Univer-
sity, which be entered in the spring
Of 1882, and from which he graduated
in 1886, with the degree OF A. B.
In 1889 he received from his alma
mater the degree Of A. M.
Shortly after the completion Of his
college course in 1886 he was elected
principal OF the West Liberty State
normal school, which position he held
until 1898, when he was called to the
chair OF mathematics of the West
Virginia University. The following
year he was transferred to the chair
OF English, which he now fills. He
was elected vice president Of the uni
versity in 1897.
In politics Prof Armstrong has
from his youth been an enthusiastic,
loyal Democrat. In religion his pref
erence is for the Methodist Episcopal
church of which denomination he is
an active consistent member
There is probably not to be found
within the State another man better
Httad hv ad,tnafion and axpariappo For
the Office of State superintendent of
free schools than Prof Armstrong.
He began educational work as a
teacher in the common schools, and
is now spoken OF in Upshur county as
one of the best teachers ever known
in the county. He served for short
time as county superintendent Of
schools, and as member Of the board
of examiners. He is now a member OF
the State board OF examiners, by re-
cent appointment of State superin-
tendent Trotter He was highly sue
cessful In the management Of the
West Liberty normal school, and has
won distinction in his university
work.
AS an institute instructor be enjoys
measure Of popularity perhaps I'M
equalled in the State. nor is his repu-
tation as an institute worker confined
to West Virginia. He has had calls
to Ohio and Pennsylvania, having
now number Of engagements for in
stitute work in the last named State
for the coming season.
Prof Armstrong is scholar and an
educator, backed by strong Christian
character. As State superintendent
of free schools, he will make a record
Of which his State and his party will
be proud.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28
TWO CENTS
WHAT? HOW'S THAT?
Fishy Story Sent out About
Greene County

Pittsburg Dispatch Tells Startling
Yarn about the Disappearance Of an
Immense Coal Vein Investors Mar
Have Bought Gold Brick Railroad
Project Threatened.
pITTsBuRe, Pa, June rs The
pittsburg Dispatch has the following
TO say about the Greene county coal
fields that will be of general interest
In Morgantuwn and vicinity.
Coal men have bumped up against
a proposition In Greene county, Penn
sylvania, which looks very much like
a losing one 60 them. The Greene
county field, known as the Fifth pool
where 1t borders on the Monongahela
river, Is the latest one In Western
Pennsylvania To be exploited aud
doomed. Thousands OF acres there
have been bought and optioned With
Ia a year ia the expectation Of feaping
rich reward on Its development. Hum
dreds OF thousands Of dollars were put
into the land BY coal operators, and
many OF the farmers of the county be-
came moderately wealthy through the
coal boom. Now It Is said that the
deposits found are only small pockets
and that instead OF the whole county
being underlaid with good vein OF
coal there is really not enough to pay
for mining.
Both the Pittsburg Coal Company.
the railroad combine and the Monon-
gahela River Consolidated Coal and
Coke Company, the river syndicate.
have been large investors In the
Greene county field and viii be heavy
losers II reports OF conditions are true.
When the Monongahela Company was
formed last summer IL took oyer as
one of the consolidation properties the
Riyerville mine, located near Fred
erickstown, Pa. It had been owned
by a co operative concern, and was
worked for six or seven years.
The main entry had been driven
bhck three fourths OF a mile by the
original owners. The combine start
ed TO push it deeper, and when ii had
gone TO feet the coal gave out cntire-
ly aud the miners found a solid STRAIT
um Of stone facing them.
Although much surprised the pit
managers concluded the vein had
simply missed connections On account
OF the stone They drilled above an1
below The old vein for a distance Of 40
or so feet each way and In various
parts of the hill. Not a trace Of the
missing vein was found, however, and
the task OF searching for IL was finally
given up in disgust.
In the hunt for information, the
Monongalia people gathered the evil
dence Of oil driliers who had put down
about 60 wells Ia the vicinity, and
who say they have never yet struck a
vein Of coal on the territory. On
looking up the geological survey COW
ering lands in the county record was
found the stone stratum, COMMENT
ed upon as peculiar and termed a
fault In the general rules governing
the earth's makeup at that point.
Ii the investigation so far made
proves true OF all the Greene county
territory, and it seems probable, 1t
will be quite blow to large num-
Der OF independent coal operators who
along with the two Pittsburg com-
bines, dealt heavily in the property.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28
ANOTHER BRIDGE.
Plan TO Bridge Falling Run Bobs
Up Again.
IT is Said That Ii Now has Fair chance
of Being Carried Ont Parties Who
Are Behind 1t are Working Hard
They Think That II will be Done be-
fore Another Year.

fore Another Year.
A plan is on foot that if carried
out will give Morgantown a bridge
to bind it still closer to her suburbs,
and those who are behind the matter
state that it is a feasibl plan. They
think that they will be able to get
it carried through although they
realize that it will be a hard job.
They are good substantial business
men and are working on the scheme
for all that is in it.
They propose to bridge Falling
Run hollow from the end of the
pavement at the University to the
road near John Samsel's The plans
for the proposed bridge have been
drawn and estimates are being made
on it. It is toeost about eight thou
sand dollars.
The structure is to have an eigh
teen foot road way with two side
walks for passengers four feet wide
making it twenty six feet in the
clear It's to be five hundred and
forty feet long and it will take the
place of the present foot bridge.
Fills are to be made at either end
so that it will be easy of approach
and the cost will thus be reduced
considerably. The money for the
bridge is to come from three sources,
the University, the county and pri-
vate subscriptions. 1t is thought
that it can be raised without great
deal Of trouble.
The University would benefit by
getting another available site for a
building at the North end of the
bridge and this is great card in the
plan. They would also draw Sunny
side closer to the institution. As a
great many of the students room ov-
er there and they would be much
more conveniently located than with
out this bridge.
The bad piece of road around the
turn from the University through
Falling Run could be abandoned.
This is impossible in the Winter
and will be bad longer next year
than 1t has been heretofore on ac-
count of the fills that have recently
been placed in it. Consequently the
county is expected to aid the plan.
The people living out to the North
of town would be greatly benefited
by the erection of such a structure.
All of the property in Seneca
would be greatly increased in value
and the people " no areinterested are
expected TO raise liberal amount
of the money to get it. All of these
factors will work for the carrying
out of the plan and there are no very
good reasons which can be brought
against it.
Walker Brothers, of Charles Town
are figuring on it and it is hoped
that the bridge may be in place be-
fore another year rolls by. Itwould
add the last of the bridges that are
so badly needed around town. All
of the others have been obtained be
fore this or are now under construc-
ton.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28

tU 13iOttVUSdft--t 10 ne
Special to the New Dominion
FAIRMoNT, w. Va. June The
street war was precipitated here last
night by the McMechen company
taking possession of Main street at
midnight and this morning they
had torn up the street from the Wat
son hotel West to the postofiice
Three blocks were occupied and u
strip wide enough to accommodate
the rails for the street car line were
taken.
When Fairmont got up this morn
ing they saw a hundred men busy at
work tearing up the streets and by
the time that they were forced to
stop by heavy rain they had torn
up the street nearly to the bridge to
the Addition
1t is understood that they will re-
sumo as soon as the rain fall ceases
1t has been raining all day however.
The company that has jumped the
claim is the new company. 1t is
Yum Do5I0 VI anu w utti
ing people.
Both it and the Sands company
have franchises and they are both
eager to get the track down. The
former has gained great point by
taking possession of the street and
they have crowded their rivals out
Council is taking no sides in the
matter. 1t is thought that the Sands
people may take some legal steps if
possible to prevent their rivals from
going on but it is hardly thought
that they have any grounds for this.
1t is proposed to run the line from
Montana to Monongah and it is ex-
pected that the work will be pushed
right on to completion.
The affair created considerable ex
eitement in Fairmont but things are
quiet at present.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28

ceilent Reputation.
Charles Epler who shot and killed
sam Thompson has returned TO Nor
sgantown and given himself up TO an
swer to the charge Of killing him.
He left here Immediately after the
shooting and went TO his home in
Wood county. He lives at Dallison
and has always borne an excellent
reputation down there.
Squire l.. Michael of that place
came here to set the officers and to
speak good word for the boy, who
is barely twenty. one years of age. He
has been the mainstay of his mother
and two sisters. The girls have been
sick for long time and he came here
to make money to pay their doctor
bills. lie had been here but short
time and had no friends In this sec
tion.
After shooting Thompson his first
thought was to get To his friends and
ask them what he should do. They
advised him to return here and face
the music, so he came back. 1t has
been clearly established that Thomp-
son had gone home after gun as
soon as he and Epler had finished
lighting and that he had threatened
to kill his opponent before he left
Coming back with the gun he re-
peated the threats and was in the
act of pointing the gun when Epler
fred The shot took effect In front
showing that Thompson was facing
his enemy when the shot was fired.
Epler claims that he took no aim and
that he did not intend 30 hit Thomp-
son but TO merely scare him.
The hearing was before Squire
Hayes. Several Of the witnesses were
not present but enough was heard Of
the case for the Squire TO bind him
over to await the action Of the grand
jury. 1t is not thought generally
that there is very strong case against
Epler and he is expected to get off
easily as it is clearly case of self de-
defense
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28
TWO RIBS BROKEN
BY Senator Scott in Fall While At
tending the National Convention.

WASHINGTON, June 28-Upon Sen
atoT Scott's arrival here his friends
were surprized with the announce
ment that he had sustained severe
injuries by a fall at the Walton hotel,
III Philadelphia. The Senator is not
yet fully recovered from the effects of
a surgical operation he had to under
go in December last, and in conse-
quence is not very surefooted While
passing across floor which had but a
short time before been washed up,
he Slipped and fell, sustaining several
bruises and breaking two ribs. He
is confined to his room, and at present
suffers but slight pain.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28
Expression Of Gratitude.

As I am unable, at present to see
my friends, | take this opportunity
to express to them all, my apprecia-
tion Of their kindness and my heart
felt thanks for their loving minlstra-
tions during my bereavement. Their
sympathy and deeds Of kindness
have helped me more than they can
know.
MRs. MATTE PAUL WooLERY.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28
Guy Manner Drowned.

CUMBERLAND, Nd, June Is. Guy
Manner, the railroader arrested here
charged with being implicated in
the Terra Alta, W. Va, postoffice
robbery, but released because the
West Virginia authorities failed to
show up, was drowned near here last
night, said to be due to an accident.
His body has not been recovered.
He lives at Terra Alta.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28
Spectacles Lost.

Lost somewhere on the street Mon
day pair of spectacles. They were
steel framed with gold nose bow and
enclosed in an imitation leather case.
Finder will return TO this Office.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28

LADIES If you want the dresslest
and best shoe in the city buy the So
rosis Waters Shoe Store.
Try our want ads.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28
Married..

KoRrRlGHT-V ERHoEF- At the Pres
byterian Manse, June 9th, 1900,
BY Rev. A. M. Buchanan, Lewis G.
Kortright and Miss Maria b. NJ.
Verhoef.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28
Foumi--Eye Glasses.

A pair Of eye glasses have been
pinked up on the street and turned
in to this office. Owner can have
them by calling and paying for this
notice.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28
Wanted--A Cook.

Wanted cook. Apply at this of
fice for particulars.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28

WE claim the Sorosis has no equal
ia the city. At Waters.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28
STILL GRINDING.
Teachers Have Spent Another
day at Their Tasks.

They are Getting Lots of Good out OF
The Present Session Remarkable
Number of Clever Addresses Prof.
Barnes Visits Them To-day other
Notable Talks.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28
TORN up
Main Street in Fairmont Seized
by Street Railroad.

Three Blocks Torn up on Wednesday
Night by One Hundred Men New
Company Steals a March on the Old
0ne--Line is to Run frem Montana
to Monongah Work to be Pushed.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28
GIVES HIMSELF UP.
Charles Epler Returns to this
County and Surrenders.

Came Back TO Answer for Killing Sam
Thompson Self Defeaee viii be the
Plea Looks Like Clear ase~The
Young Man has always Borne an Ex-
ceilent Reputation.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28

The Weather.
showers tonight and Friday
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28

Try our want ads
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28

He Receives One Hundred and Sixty
one Yotes-0pponents are Not in it,
They Make Lots of Fuss Before the
Show DoWn-FuH Details of the Pre-
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-28

Pittsburg Dispatch Tells a Startling
Yarn about the Disappearance of an
Immense Coal Vein Investors Mar
Have Bought Gold Brick Railroad
Project Threatened.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-13
THE STATE CAPITAL.
Awards for OIL supplies-Protext
Against Property Valuation,

austin Texas, August l2.--State Pureha..
ing Agent Dodge made the following awards
for oil Yesterday evening: The waters.
Fierce Oil company was left cut enrirelv
southwestern Oil company OF Houston for ali
institutions. ainonia oil. cylinder oil. engine
oil
Southern Oil company. Fort worth lard
Gil. cup grease and GewinR muohine oil.
Ira o. Wyse Oil company Of Austin gaso.
line. for the two asylums and all institutions
mere. Kerosene for same institutions
l.. II, griffith Jr.. d Co OF Terrell, linseed
OIL for the southwestern ana Deaf and Dumb
asvlums, graphite. dry, window glass oil for
all except North Texas insane asylum.
Cracdock Grocery company of Terrell .,,r
Dentne for all institutions.
The paint awards were distributed amonr
the following establishments Rice Ronlard
& Co. of Galveston Hamilton PANT and Glass
company OF Dallas, l.. e. Griffith & Co or
Terrell. Hensnger Hardware company of san
Antonio ana Walter Tins of Austin.
The citizens will hold mass meeting to-
morrow night for the purpose of entering
protest against the action OF the county
commissioners in raising the property values
III town.
Mr.. Theodore Hackenberg is in A critical
condition as result of burns received some
time ago while trying to start a fire with
coal oil. His wife died recently from the
effects of burns she received
The machinery for the power house of the
RAPID Trans railway has arrived and Aus
tn will again have street cars In about two
weeks, according TO Superintendent Scovill.