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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-26
WOMAN AND CHILD STARVING.
Went Through Awful Experience Hunt
ing Her Recreant Husband.

New York, Nov. GA policeman
found Il starving woman with her
1S-months-old starving girl baby on
Broadway. the clothing of both be-
ing saturated with rain and the wo-
man wandering aimlessly about in a
half dazed condition from lack Of
food. She is Claudia Staples. of
Omaha. in search of her husband,
who, she says, has deserted her. Her
father is a ranch owner, outside of
Omaha.
The woman is 50 years old and
was clad in ragged clothing. Her
baby was much better clothed. She
was taken to police station and
when it was found she had been
about four days without food suit
able meal was provided, when the
mother and babe were sent to Belle
we hospital.
The woman told story of hav-
ing been deserted by her husband
and of leaving two little children in
Omaha. The police said the author
tiles will probably pay the woman's
fare back to Omaha.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-26
DAVIS SLEPT SOME.
The Wound In His Foot Healing Nicely,
but Kidney Tronble Refuses to
Yield to Treatment

st. Paul, Nov. 26.-According to re-
ports from Senator Davis house last
night, the patient passed fairly
comfortable day His injured foot
was dressed Sunday and he bore the
operation very we'll. His delirium
was trife less acute and he was
able to secure some sleep. The
wound in his foot appears to be heal
ing nicely. The kidney trouble. how
ever, does not yield to treatment
Toward evening the senator became
restless again and DR.. Stone was
called to the house. The doctor
does not issue bulletin during the
day on Sunday. so that any statement
of the senator's condition is of an
unofficial nature.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-26
FUNERAL OF BARON DuMARIAs.
Held In Cathedral at MISUNDERSTANDING
Chapeile Blessed Body.

Manila, Nov 26.-The funeral of
Baron Dumarais, the Frenchman who
was killed by the insurgents while
within their lines last year, where
he had gone to intercede with Aguin-
aldo for the release of the Spanish
prisoners. took place in the great
church of San Augustin in Manila
1t was attended by a distinguished
concourse including generals, COM
missioners, consuls and hundreds of
Americans, who We're on each side of
the catafalque, in front of the altar
Archbishop Chapelle blessed the re-
mains.
-Four natives will be hanged at Da-
gupan. LuZon, next Thursday. They
are under conviction for arson and
murder, the victims of the latter
crime including two American pris-
oners. The military courts are now
returning numerous death sentences
Upon natives.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-26
YOUNG MILLIONAIRE MURDERED.
Stabbed In a Drunken Quarrel by a
Newspaper Man.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Nov. &c.
Frank Fl. Hamilton, Minneapolis
newspaper man, is prisoner at the
Central police station with the
charge of murder against him, as
the result of the stabbing to death
of Leonard Day, young millionaire
society man of the city, at the West
hotel, during a drunken quarrel
Coroner Nelson, at the request of
friends of the prisoner and of the
dead man, held an inquest, when all
witnesses of the tragedy testified
None saw the fatal blow struck, but
all agreed that Hamilton was the
only man with whom Day had been
fiohting
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-26
THE WEATHER.

Ohio-Snow today, except fair in
southwest portion; colder in south
east portion, Tomorrow fair; high
aortherly winds today.
Western Pennsylyania-Snow in
northern, rain or snow in southern
portion today. Tomorrow fair;
northerly gales today.
West Virginia Colder today, with
rain. turning into snow. Tomorrow
fair; high northwesterly windA
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-26
DIED OF YELLOW FEVER.
British Steamer Came Into Port With
out Her Captain.

New York. Nov. 26.-The British
fruit steamer Adler arrived from
Port Limon and reported that Cap
tain y Reid, of that steamer, had
died of yellow fever on Nov. 1. The
authorities at Port Limon would not
allow the burial of the body ashore,
and the Adler was obliged to steam
outside the harbor and bury the re-
mains at sea.
Captain Reid was so years of age
and a native of Aberdeen; Scotland
The chief officer. Mr. Waite. brought
the steamer to this port. The Adler
sailed from New Orleans, Oct. II,
for Boca del Toro and thence for Port
Limon. 1t is thought that Captain
Reid contracted the disease at Boca
del Zorro. The Adler is held at
quarantine for disinfection.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-26

Akron, O., Nov. 26-Edward Epp-
ley was found guilty of the unlawful
possession of dynamite. This is one
of the cases growing out of the
riots here in August last, when the
city building was blown up and
burned. This is the fifth conviction
that has been secured. but the jury
only returned verdict after the
judge had sent them back with a
sharp reprimand
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-26

Washington, Nov. 26.-President
Mckinley, the members of the cabi-
net and Secretary Cortelyou, who at
tended the Union league banquet in
Philadelphia Saturday night, return
ed to Washington, reaching here Sun
day morning about 7:30 Some of
them also attended the wedding Of
Miss Gary at Baltimore on Satur-
day
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-26
WILSON VERY ILL.
Commissioner of Internal Revenue Re-
ported Was In Critical
Condition..

Washington, Nov. 26.-The condi-
ton of Hon. George w. Wilson, com
missioner Of internal revenue, was
very critical last night. He was
weaker, but still retained conscious
ness. Mrs. Wilson, who was absent
from the city when the commissioner
was stricken, returned to the city
with her daughter, Mrs. Pardonner.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-26
Roosevelt Returned to New York.

Philadelphia. Nov. 26.-Governor
Roosevelt, who came here to attend
the Founders day banquet at the
Union league Saturday night return
ed to New York.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-26

Boston. Nov. 26.-Willie Campbell.
the well-known golf player of Scot
land. died in Dorchester of a compli-
cation of diseases. He was 80 years
of age
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-26

Cleveland Nov. pa burglar en-
tered the house of Jacob Goldman,
ON Woodland avenue. Goldman's
son, Aaron. grappled with the rob-
Der and was shot through the jaw.
Mrs. Goldman was also shot In the
breast. The former may die. The
burglar escaped.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-26
Lights Reduced to Si.25

Large mica chimneys 40c extra. We
are the only authorized agents for
the genuine "Welsbach. All other
incandescent lamps are infringements.
$500 reward for the conviction OF
any one selling spurious burners as
"W"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-26
Union Improvement Go.
- -
SuppHerS Of Natural Gas 4 Water.
PLUMBING And GAS FITTING

All VINO contemplate having plumb
ms Or gas fitting done should consider
that little saving in first cost is not
always economy. We buy our goods
at first hands, strictly for cash. We
have expert plumbers and will guar
antee all work, at prices as low as
consistent with first-class material
and workmanship, We will be here
to protect our work as long as gas
lasts and people use water.
This is a point worth considering.
Remember everything first class and
work guaranteed to be according to
the most approved sanitary regula-
tionc
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-26

WE lead, OTHERS follow. The
Delicatessen ice cream can't he beat.
1t is made to order from $1.00 per
gallon up. Prices and goods TO suit
all.
LEAVE your bundle with Adam
Bower. He is an agent for Miller's
lew Method Laundry
OYSTERS in every style at St.
lairs Only the best and freshest
re served
WEAvER's continues to keep right
up to date. Whatever you can't End
there is not TO be had.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-26
PITTSBURG DIVISION
Ladies'
Gold Watches.

They are beauties for the
price, and we have con-
ddence in them. We
warrant them in all di-
rections for one full year
from date of purchase.
Open faces, Gold filled
cases, American move
ments, seven Jewels and
clear, bright dials. We
welcome comparison,
knowing that the identi-
cal watch will cost you
more money anywhere
else.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-26
II. S. HAYES.
LIVELY BUSINESS

AT the Worgant0Wn Flaming
Mill Beechurst Ave. They
have several loads of yeI-
low pine, consisting of Floor
ing, Ceiling, Casing, Base
and Finishing Lumber of all
descriptions. They have on
hand and can furnish on short
notice anything in the House
Building line. Call and see.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-06

my case-but to profitable commerce.
must first apologize to you for not ap-
pearing in proper costume, a defect which
l shall at once proceed to remedy" saying
which he drew from his pocket a neatly
fitting black silk mask, penetrated by
two holes for the eyes, which he put over
the upper part of his face, passing the
strings to the back of his head and hold
ing them there.
Would you mind just tying these
strings? lady makes such neat knot
and they are rather awkward for me to
get at without a mirror"
with pleasure" replied the girl. stand
ing on tiptoe as she tied a dainty knot
with deft fingers. Il should think it
much handler to have the ends of the
mask connected with a bit of elastic, that
you could slip over your head"
II have often thought of it," assented
the young man, but am rather stick
Ter for old-fashioned ways, and so l stick
to the strings. I fear I am inclined TO
be conservative; I mix so much with the
nobility. you know"
Am l wrong In surmisng that you are
a highwayman? Perhaps the famous Mr..
Turpin, himself?'
quite right, madame; Dick Turpin. en-
tirely at your service, at this moment ac-
complaining his celebrated ride to York
hopes by strict attention 90 business. 10
merit continuance Of that custom which
Il will always be his endeavor TO deserve.
I'm sorry I haven't a card with me. but
left town Unexpectedly, and, not 20 put
too fine a point upon IT, rather in a hurry"
How delightful
Dick drew forth a huge pistol, and with
another low bow, said:
"But l ON OBTAINING you, madame. In
the pleasures of social conversation let
us not forget the realities of life. I must
trouble you for your watch and any rings
or other little trinkets that can keep as
a memento OF this most charming meet
ing"
Il am so sorry" answered the girl, 'but
when left home this morning I neglected
90 bring with me either watch or rings.
One Is so apt to break a watch if one has
q fall, and rings are liable to be lost"
They are indeed, madame. when ! am
on the rood Perhaps you have a purse?
l shall be happy TO relieve you OF the
care which It causes you"
After a good deal Of searching about
the folds of her dress the young woman
a Inst found her pocket and drew from it
q purse which she handed to Dick saying
with sigh:
1T contains f21
81 accept II with as much gratitude,
believe me. madam, as IL 1t contained
thousand. The bicycle you ride will leave
with you. as / would not be found In the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-06

of for me l would go at once and invest
il in a White Wings"
Would you?" cried Dick, with enthusl-
assn, for his weakest point was always his
gallantry and his next weakest his 10y
atty TO his own make of wheel. Then al
low me to have the pleasure of handing
back your money
Thank you kindly" said the girl, sweet
ly, as she put her purse in her pocket.
She sprang on her wheel and cried over
her shoulder. 81 think those are two po-
licemen approaching down the road; bet
ter not follow me, but do some scorching
toward York"
Dick saw that he had already lost too
much time, yet he stood there hesitating,
wondering if after all he had not been BE-
folled somehow. 1t was always thus with
the tender-hearted man. His honesty was
forever being taken advantage of by the
INSCRIPTIONS of the opposite sex He
mounted his machine and hri hsd his Jour
ney to York, a poorer man by Ell than he
had been at one point on the journey.
-S-4-s-
Family Trees-F'irst Chicken-Me IA
Iher came from Shanghai.
Second Chicken-Huh! that's nothing.
Me mother was an oil stove from Paris
Frank Leslie's.
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A SCRAP OF HISTORY.
of We Turpin,
London Yor<No Or Y Made bIick..
BY ROBERT BARR.

the north animated with that comforting
sense OF satisfaction, which comes to one
who, at some trouble to himself. has plac-
cd innocent diversion in the monotonous
pathway of fellow traveller. We should
not live for ourselves alone.
Just as a neighboring steeple struck the
hour OF /, Dick, glancing backward, saw
the the one light suddenly disappear
How appropriate that wasi" unused
Dick. The hour and the man! Thank
goodness, the telegraph has not yet been
invented. The road 10 York is now clear,
and have nothing to attend to but the
making of record which will never be
forgotten Another good man gonel" he
added, as he saw that the lamp behind
him was not relit.
Daylight found him going strong, far TO
the north; he first, the rest nowhere He
stopped at wayside inn for breakfast,
knowing II Wos a good hosiery for the
iron efigy of the three-winged wheel of
the Cyclists Touring Club was over the
door
Are you a member Of the C. T. C. p"
asked the landlord
Il am member of no organization, >"
replied the truthful Richard, for I have
Just been resignins all night from the c.
A. IT. C. H."
After a good breakfast he proceeded
merrily on his way meeting many trav-
eiers, who gave him a cheerful good
morning" but with none of them did he
stop TO converse, for the highway was 600
thronged to make a prolonged interview
of financial advantage to him.
But at last ne came to a lonely heath
which the high road bisected in a straight
line, and about the center of it, with no
one else in sight for miles. he saw ap-
preaching him a young lady on dainty
wheel
Richard sprang off and planted himself
and his machine squarely across the thor
oughfare
The lady thinking he wished to speak
with her, which, indeed, was the case,
slipped from her perch to the ground in
that charmingly casual way in which
some women dismount. seeming to sug-
gest that she merely happens off.
You wish to inquire the way, sir?'
she asked in tones of exquisite sweet
ness.
co. no. dear madam" replied Dick with
one of his most correct bows, learned from
his constant association with the aristoc-
racy, whom he met incidentally on their
travels, II am If may be permitted to
term myself so, an inspector of high
ways, and all roads lead-not to Rome in
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-06

/ possession of such a machine at any
J price"
: SIR she cried, and for the first time
during their colloquy there was trace
of Indignation in her voice. Il would
! have you know that this is Sweet Nio-
let machine the very best In the mar
ket: the agent who sold il TO me himself
assured me OF that"
You should pay no attention to the
ridiculous statements of interested par
/ ties. There is only one machine made in
! England, and that is the renowned
] White Wings mode by Coventry com
| pany Gimited), of that nome, formed last
season, highly over-capitaized, by my re-
! spected fellow worker. Howley Alas,
that l took TO the road instead Of going
into the company promoting business
Where I take a pound he loots thousands;
still, l have the proud consciousness Of
being in the more honest line of trode
After all. a clear conscience is worth
something
rs that a White Wings you are rid
ing?"
1T is, madame. and to its perfection
I owe the pleasure of this privileged in
terview. Last night I ouTode twelve
Klondikes."
4 should have thought you would have
gone in for a chainless safety" murmured
the girl, dreamily
WHAT roared Dick forgetting for the
time that he stood in the presence of a
lady, and for moment losing his tenn
per, II thought you were a young per-
son of some sense, even IL you did ride a
Sweet Violet but such an inconsiderate
remark shows"
II am afraid sir, you do not quite com
prehend me. If you are caught you will
be hung Ia chains therefore ! should sup
pose that you would prefer the safety Of
a chainless life TO the glomy of death
in chains"
20, ha. haw laughed Dick. II didn't
see that Very good, indeed. 1 must re-
member that joke and tell 1t to the boys
In the club"
1T is a perfectly lovely machine that
White Wings Of yours" the lady contin-
ued, regarding Dicks mount with entranc-
ing eyes, while he stood aside from it
and held it at arms length that she might
the better admire its proportions. II would
get one for myself, If they weren't so
DEAR
20, the first cost OF an article is MOTH
ing, when you get just what you want
If the police are ever after YOU. you Will
not regret the initial expenditure"
Il would have you know" replied the
young lady, drawing herself up proudly,
that 1 have no followers among the
force"
II wish could say as much" said Tur-
pin, bitterly
What did you pay for your most ex-
cellent wheel?'
This stood me in at f21; at least, that's
what the man from whom I took it said
1t COST
IF had that f21 you are taking care
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Dick Turpin slouched into Kettles res
taurant on the Strand flung his huge
felt hat on a marble table, sat down, and
sang out for a beefsteak rare and a gal
lon Of ale, and that right speedily, he
added The waiter made all haste to serve
him, for such as the effect of a life OF
kindness and doing good 90 others that
Dick was always promptly obeyed, Who
ever else had to suffer delay, and when
his mild and gentle eye casually sur
viewed the printing on his pistols, even
landlords themselves had been known to
turnp 10 their eagerness to be of use to
him.
lust as Dick had finished his frugal
meal. Arlstophenus Kettle himself tip
toed into the restaurant and whispered;
.Dick my boy, the hobbies are deploy-
ing round the Strand entrance.
Richard, always man OF quick deels-
ION. arose at once, bowed to the company
and remarked with that suaYity Whlch was
characteristic of him;
Gentlemen, 1 beg to excuse me. nave
an engagement elsewhere"
Mr.. Turpin then slipped out by the back
exit when an hostler true and trusty,
awaited him, holding the hlghwayman
favorite mount, white Wings. Inc hsht
was pitch dark, but the lamp Oh the ma
chine threw forward an ever-enlarglhs
cone of light. like one of.those advertis-
ing devices then so popular IN Lohuon:
&c ,bere nlenty of oil in the lamp"
"Yezzer." -
The repair kit and all the tools are IN
the toolbag?'
''Yezzer.' .,uo.
pumped tight?'
''Yezzer." -,,
"Wen, hope, for you SAKE tha' eFei'-
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SOUTHERN BANK
of the State Of Georgia

OF the 0ldlo OF georgia.
SdplLdL ..''..'.'.''ss'-.'ssss. SoO,aOJ
Surplus and undivided profits. .-$3SS 900
DEPOSITORY OF THE STATE Oh
GEORGIA.
Superior facilities for transacting a
General Banking Business.
Collections made on all points
accessible through banks and bankers
Accounts of Banks, Bankers, Merchants
and others solicited. Safe Deposit Boxes
for rent.
Department of Savings. interest payable
quarterly.
Sells Stearling Exchange on London q
and upwards.
JOHN FLANNERY, President.
HORACE A. CRANE, Vice President
JAMES SULLIVAN, Cashier.
DIRECTORS:
JNO. FLANNERY. VIM. w. GORDON.
E. A WE'LL. w. W. GORDON, JE.
H. A. CRANE. JOHN M. EGAN.
LEE ROY MYERS. JOSEPH FERST.
H. p. SMART. CHARLES ELLA
EDWARD KELLY. JOHN ]. KIRBY.
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thing is right for If it is not, 1 shall
puncture you with my pistol and debate
your of life
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CAUSES FOR DIVORCE.
NEARLY 100000 SEPARATIONS IN
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.

Some Charges Seem Trivial - One
wealthy Young Woman, Seeking
TO Escape Guardians Restraint,
Mnrries Supposedly Dying Man,
hut Later Asks for Freedom.
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all" said the publisher to the ambitious
writer. THE detective chases a man all
over the world and never catches him."
"Well, you see, it's a realistic story" ex-
planned the writer. But the explanation
was neutrality-suspicious. Free Press.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-06

ir drying ana Weighing OF minute Irac-
tional quantities is necessary in every
case"
The women conditioners also work in
the sizing room, where the reeled silk
threads are measured and their evenness
ascertained. The test is made on five skeins
taken at random out of bale. winds
very we'll" winds WELL" mot a good
winder," are the three grades of certif-
cate. The skeins are also weighed indi-
vidually, and there are tests for raw silk,
for thrown s TX and for spun silk all ae-
complished by women possessing the rare
finger touch and accuracy. The winding
machines used are delicate and expensive.
The raw silk wound off from the cocoon
where the silk is raised is reeled very I'M
evenly, thick and thin, more filaments in
one spot than another. This is a draw
back to smoothly woven goods, and the
conditioners tell the manufacturer just
what degree of eyenness he can depend
upon. The silk threads are then tested,
both as 10 tenacity and elasticity, two
qualifications inherent in the best silk. To
gauge the tenacity increasing weights are
hung to the single thread until ii breaks,
the tester registering the weight requir-
ed to break IL. The elasticity of a silk
thread depends upon the length per cent
to which that thread can stretch without
breaking. Ten different tests are made
for each sample and then the average is
taken.
one other test is made. namely, the
finding of the twist in a given sample of
thrown silk. Deft fingers and acute sight
are requisite for this, much untwisting
and counting being necessary, and when
it is remembered that thread of COM
mon sewing silk obtains about two hun
dred flaments Of the silk as the worm
spun 1t some idea of the patience and as
tuteness of these testers may be arrived
at.
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WOMEN WHO TEST SILKS.
A Kind of Assigning mt Which Femi-
nine Fingers Excel.

From the New York Sun.
The most important laundry workers in
the world are the women employed in the
silk conditioning houses. They wash. boil.
bleach. rinse and dry. but instead of
ironing, they weigh and reweigh the
pieces with the most minute exactness.
and the values comprehended in each
separate operation amounts to thousands
OF dollars The doer-up Of linen, dimity
and cotton may become an expert in her
line after a couple Of years practice and
no particular education, but II takes the
silk boiler-on treble that time to attain
mastery Of her profession The condi-