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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-15
THE 0CTUR0ONS.
Fine Program to be Presented by this
Attraction Tonight.

~ N'At5 tA's
The program presented by John w.
Isham's ssOctoroons' which will be
the attraction at the Opera House
tonight will be long and va
ried one, opening with the entirely
new absurdity "7-11-77" an Ethio-
plan satire, full of merriment and
.comical situations. Several special
ties, and musical numbers, both solo
and concerted, are introduced by diff
ferent members which is the princi-
pal charm OF the Octoroons. The
olio embraces such artists as Miss
Belle Davis, justly styled "the star of
her race, who was the hit of Ham
merstein's Victoria Theatre, New
York City all summer and who starred
in white farce comedy this last sea-
son called "Brown's in Town Com
pany. She stands today ahead of
May Irwin in her own line as an expo
nent Of coon songs. Smart & Will
liams, Comedians and authors, Hamp-
ton and Johnson, Musical Mokes, The
Brittons, Champion Buck and Wing
Dancers, VIM. Mozambique English,
In negro songs, Billy Miller Monolo-
guist and many Others form interest
ing features of the bill. The pro-
gram closes with Thirty Minutes
Around The Operas, also introducing
a Venetian Operetta original through
out The Opera is cast to the full
strength OF the famous aggregation,
which boasts Of phenomenal chorus
of forty trained voices, with augment
ed orchestra. Splendid scenery and
appropriate furnishings is given the
musical work.
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Acme Book Store.
H. [. sWIsHER, Proprietor.

ELECTRIC lights will not he visi-
bic tonight.
THINK of it: l3 one Id. loayes of
bread for 80 cents. st. Glars Bakery.
THE Oetoroons arrived this morn
iEg at eight thirty and will appear at
the Opera House tonight. There is a
large troupe and they will give a good
performance.
WANTED: A small second hand
tent. Address lock box 697 or call at
1872 Chestnut street.
MILLER's laundry is becoming ia
NOUS 1t attracts trade from quite a
number Of other towns. Orders come
from as far East as Oakland and from
several towns to the North of US.
IF you want waste baskets for your
students rooms get them at the Acme.
DAwsoN's store will be handsome
place when the Improvements are
completed Mr. Dawson has made
many friends since he came here and
enjoys nice trade.
THERE'S only one that's best that 0
the Drew Selby shoe for ladies.
BUILDERS are still busy and the
prospect for another season of activity
in that line is promised. Several
handsome buildings are under consid-
Grafton for next spring.
SEE st. Clair's special offer on
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-15
BOYS nobby overcoats at
Hirschman's.

IsHAMs Octoroons at the Opera
House tonight will draw a large
crowd They have fine show and
it will be worth while for any who
can get there to be in the house
when the curtain goes up.
MANY people will be glad to have
another opportunity TO near Mr..
George Riddle the great Shakesperean
reader. He will be here on the nth.
DON'T forget Riddles reading on
Saturday evening at Commencement
Hall. He will be at his best. There
will be but one chance TO hear him
and all who can should take advantage
of it.
REVIVAL services begin at the
Methodist church tomorrow even
ing under the direction of DR.. Gee.
There will be large attendance at
each OF the services which are to be
held in the afternoon aud evening
for some time TO come.
For rent, a small but comfortable
house on the Hopkins farm near the
mile ground.
ARE you particular what you eat?
If you are, 90 to the Delicatessen
Cafe, Henry We'll, Manager.
DIR. FITCH soon succeeded in get
ting something done when he reached
Washington and got after the officials.
They are now ready to begin the sys-
tenn of free delivery here. 1t is to
start on December first with four car
riers and one substitute.
No ONE need be afraid to take. in
the Octoroons tomorrow night. A
decidedly wrong impression of the
show has gotten out. There is moth
ing Objectionable about it and the
public should 60 if they like good
music and up to date catchy songs.
WASTE baskets at the Acme.
Prices soc, 35c, Acc, 45c, soc, COO and
more expensive II you want them.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-15

THE Elks of this place are arrang-
ing to hold memorial services on Sun
day December End. The program has
not yet been completed but services
and addresses appropriate to the occa-
sion will be given. 1t is customary
with the order all over the country to
observe this day annually.
YOUR boy wants either suit or an
overcoat for this winter Send him
to Hirschmans for it.
THE tendency to take care sick
people in hospitals increases. Many
physicians think the custom will be-
come general for the reason that pa
tients can receive better attention In
a place especially arranged for the
purpose and where they can be under
the eye of their physician.
Buy your oysters at the De,icate lessen
Cafe, Call up phone 142 and they
will deliver them to your house.
A GENTLEMAN remarked yesterday
that he did not hear as much about
the building associations here as he
formerly did, Well he probably does
not listen. While the associations
are not noisy IN any sense they are
exceedingly solid and represent more
capital than any other financial in
situations of the place. We could
not well afford to be without them.
AT Weaver's grocery they have loose
barley, hominy, rolled oats, soups,
lima and kidney beans and the choic-
est meats with which to cook them
Also fresh oysters every day, the best
canned goods in the market, pickles
in bottles and in bulk. They order
your turkey and supply the cranber-
ries, celery, cabbage and pumpkin.
Real Jersey sweet potatoes, nice ones
received each week. The best Of ev-
erything kept by an exclusive grocery.
TOMORROW {Friday) at 1880 p. m.
the Methodist Episcopal church pro-
tracted meetings commence with
"Consecration and Testimony ser
vice. DR.. Leech will be assisted to-
morrow night by Presiding Elder Cot
ton and he expects Rev. E. A. Gee
will reach Morgantown in time to be
present. Mr.. McGee breaches three
sermons at the church next Sunday.
at l0:45 a. M, p. m. and 1880 p. m.
Everybody welcome.
IT is a good move that has been
started among the local sportsmen
and they are sure to meet with sue
cess in their efforts to get together in
a protective association. When they
do get together and get down to bust
ness it is going to be hard on anyone
who breaks the law. A special effort
will be made to get the fellows who
kill game unlawfully and they will be
pushed to the extent OF the law.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-15

READ Hirschman' advertisement
on Ladies wraps, skirts and furs.
You'll be glad you saw them,
Isham's Octoroons.
THEY are coming here ,Isham's DC
toroons.
THE most complete line OF under
wear in the Town. Prices always
below what Others ask for the same
grade Hirschmans.
THERE is no other Ishams Octo-
rooms.
DoN'r miss seeing them; Isham's
0etoroons.
OYSTERS served in any style at the
Delieatessen Cafe.
KEEP up with the latest books
and magazines. A visit to the Acme
every day or two will help You.
The plumbers of town are quite
busy as everyone wants such work
done before Winter comes. And
nearly all delay it until the last mo-
ment Those who need the services
of a plumber would better send their
orders as it may be some time then
before it is reached.
TAKE your friends to see them,
Isham's Octoroons.
The Manhattan shirt known as
the best in the world, sold only by
Hirschman $.
IT is to be hoped that the new
contractors on the river will do as
well as they expect to do In case
they do this section which has been
waiting so patiently for the compile
ton of the locks and dams between
this place and Fairmont will see
them completed within the next
two years. Boats will be running
between the two towns within that
time.
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FOR RENT
Three Desirable Houses.
FOR SALE
Two new houses on
small monthly payments
same as rent.
J. w. WILES.


HARDLY d day passes but some out
side hunter comes in here and hunts
without paying his state license as re-
quired by law. There is one in town
now who came from Pittsburg and
local sportsmen are watching him.
In case he hunts without paying the
required fee he will be arrested.
ANOTHER lot of Tailor made misGt
suits just received by Hirschman s.
If there's one among them to fit you,
you can buy it at the price of a
ready made suit.
"IsHAM's Octoroons" are said to be
giving the most original entertain
ments ever presented BY any company
whether of their race or Of any other
combination. Mr.. Isham has invest
ed heavily in scenic effects and the cos
tuning eclipses all previous efforts.
This truly novel and meritorious en-
terprise will be at Opera House Nov.
Is.
This valley is to be very busy
scene during the coming summer.
One thousand or more men will be
employed on the locks or on the
work connected with them. The
coal fields are to be opened and it
may be that railroad will go up
the west side. At any rate there is
enough IN sight to insure plenty of
activity.
You can't lose if you trade at
Hirschman's. You do if you don't.
COOP intentions don't count, but
good goods do. You always get that
kind at A. L. Nye's.
LEAVE your bundle with Adam
Bower He is an agent for Miller's
New Method Laundry.
CLEANING, dying. repairing and
pressing in the best manner. Kid
gloves cleaned and dyed. Charges
very moderate. Geo. w. Weible, 424
Front street.
ONLY one section of the Episcopal
church remains on the street and
the work of pulling it on to the lot
hOiS ~ 10 W cuaHu III Vic lubulc 10
moving along very nicely. The
last section will soon be in place
and the streets cleared of this OBJ
struction which has been on them
for some time. The Job of removal
was very orduous one.
1T is real pleasure to deal at
Viewers grocery. They have the
best of everything and spare no effort
to supply their customers with exactly
what is wanted and do it in an ac-
ceptable manner. That is the secret
of their steady trade.
OYSTERS, each Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday at Viewers grocery.
The choicest brands and at the lowest
prices.
THE carriers and substitute will at
once begin to familiarize themselves
with their duties under the system Of
free delivery and when the time comes
to start they will be ready for the
positions. They are now receiving
the congratulations of their friends
on their good fortune. The carriers
start at six hundred dollars year and
increase gradually until they reach
one thousand.
NEwMAN's ice cream will now be
ready at all times day or evening.
He has opened for the season and will
serve the best of everything His
place is one of the most popular in
town
A FOUNTAIN pen keeps the fingers
clean. 1t saves the continual dip
dip for its ink. There is no better
fountain pen than the Parker. The
price ranges from ST to S. They
are sold at the Acme Book Store.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-15

FRIDAY is Arbor Day and 1t will be
generally celebrated over the state by
the public. Appropriate exercises
will be held.
No one need to be afraid OF the
play tonight. 1t is of strictly high
class and will be great treat to
music lovers.
NOTHING whatever Objectionable to
be seen or heard 10 the Octoroons to-
night. Every one who can go should
be there to witness the finest musical
treat Of the year.
The New DOMINION gave the arst
news to the postoffice people and To
the new clerks Of the action in the
free delivery matter, They read of
their good fortune in this paper first.
VIEWERS fruits and family sup
plies are selected with the greatest
care and with the view OF giving his
customers the greatest possible value
for their money That is the reason
so many people buy there all the time.
SEVERAL large meteors were seen
early IN the evening last night but II
the shower occurred this morning it
has not yet been reported. Few peo-
pie remained up to see it. Another
shower is scheduled for tonight.
These events are rare ones coming as
they do only once In third OF a cen
tury
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-15


ST. GLARS bakery offer has attract
new customers. A discount of about
25 per cent is not to be overlooked by
the average buyer.
The steamer Mason of the Mason
line is above Lock No. 6 and will
take care Of all business on this side
The Mason connects at Lock 6 with
the Edgar Cherry and the Admiral
Dewey for Pittsburg every day.
The James G. Blaine of the Packet
line runs daily between this place
and the lock where connection is
made with the Woodward and ia
eobs for Pittsburg.
THE sweet singers; Isham's Octo-
rooms.
THE Queen Quality shoes this sea
son are made in more styles than
ever before Quality is improved
Price still the same, So
Hirschman
PARKERsBURG is entertaining the
state Masons this week and next
week she will have the Odd Fellows
to look after AS convention town
Parkersburg is at the head as the
people out there do every thing in
their power to see to it that their
visitors enjoy themselves. A great
many state meets have been held
there during the past year.
Mr. Jason CLARK has opened his
wholesale grain and feed depot in
South Morgantown and is ready to
do business. PIE will not sell in less
than thousand pound lots and for
cash. No retail business will be
done and no books kept. The sup
plies however can be bought for less
money than anywhere else and at
such a figure that no one can afford
to miss. Mr.. Clark's honorable bus
ness career here is sufficient guar
antee that he means just what he
says.
Major Charles F. Powell, of Pitts
burg, has beer here looking after the
work on Lock 10 which is under his
charge. Lock 10 with the exception
of the closing of the gap in the dam
is to be finished by the government
and Capt. George w. Freeman, of
this place, is directing the work. 1t
has gone ahead much faster during
the present season than anticipated
and it is far along toward compile
ton This dam will be done and
open for navigation in the coming
Summer.
MIKE BELL the confectioner and
fruit dealer has put in a stock of
the leading brands of flour and offers
special prices. A trial order will
convince you.
PROF. A. r.. WHITEHIL is having
lot of work done on his residence in
the way of remodelling the exterior.
The veranda will be changed greatly
and when the work is completed the
residence which is already handsome
one will be much improved in appear
ance.
NONE better IN town. ST. Clair's
Bread and Cakes.
THE result of the Nicely mandamus
case which comes up in Fairmont to-
day before Judge Mason will be watch
ed with interest. The battle will be
a hard fought one and the legal talent
arrayed in it is going in for every
thing that there is in it.
TWENTY FIVE cent meals served at
the Delicatessen. The best in town
for any money.
WHAT has become Of the goosebone
prophet? He has not yet told US
what kind of winter we are to have.
The oversight should be remedied at
once. How are we to know what to
expect until the old reliable sign is
told to us.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-15
sBUGT ORR FRIENu~.
Personal Mention Of Prominent People
Where they are and noM they arr.

Mrs. r. Il. Weaver OF Easton Is Wis.
iting her brother at Fairmont.
A. ]. Wilkinson OF Grafton has
been in town FOR short time on
business.
f. B. Stewart has gone to Pittshurg
on short business trip. He will be
back this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cox are in
Pittsburg for weeks visit. They
went down on Wednesday afternoon.
Captain II. Is Cock is in command
of the James G. Blaine, now plying
between lock No. 6 and Morgan
town.
Judge J w. Mason has been down
from Fairmont to look after some
legal matters here He returned
this morning
Mr.. L. G. Allender and family ar.
rived here Yesterday from Wellston,
Ohio, and will make this their fu-
ture home Every one will be glad
to have them again.
A. X. Wagner of Washington las
heen here among old friends since
the election and will remain short
time vet. Mr.. Wagner has been in
the Treasury department for nearly
a score of years.
B. G. Williams of Fairmont has
been offered $4,000 for the Fountain
Restaurant building but has declined
the offer. He holds 1T for higher
figure. This shows that real estate
in Fairmont is worth great deal of
money.
Captain Powell, of Oregon, has
been here with his brother Major
Powell. They went down the river
this morning to see the progress of
the work on the old locks and dams
after inspecting the work that is be
ing done here on Lock 10.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-15
List of Books.

Idyls of the Golden Shore, by Hu
Maxwell Retail price $1.25. A
volume of verse descriptive of Cali
fornla life and scenes.
Mark Ellis or Unsolved Problems,
by Will G. Whisner. Retail price
$1.00. A new novel by West Vir.
gInia writer.
Briar Blossoms, by HI. L. Swisher,
retail $1.00. Verses and sketches.
History of Hampshire County, by
Maxwell and Swisher. Retail $3.50.
A complete history of the eastern
portion Of the State.
History and Civil Government Of
West Virginia, by Maxwell and
Fast. Retail $1.00. A complete
History and Civil Government for
schools.
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MOVED.

RICE'S NEWS STAND 81
GROCERY has moved from the
Moreland Building into the
room formerly occupied by the
Bee Hive Store store in the Odd
Fellows BID on Walnut street,
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-11-15

BY the way ladies: those Queen
Quality shoes you want are now in
stock at Hirschmans.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-11
ANOTHER VICTIM NAMED.
It Is Now Believed That the Chicago In
surRnce Conspiracy Syndicate
Made Way With Many
Young Women.

CHICAGO. H.. Oct. lO,-Laura Car
roll is named as another victim Of the
Insurance company syndicate said to
be headed by DR.. Unger.
The physician used her. It is said,
as woman to take out two policies
similar to that which was attached 10
Marie Defenbaeh. The Carroll woman
disappeared four or five months ago
and none OF those with whom she as
sociatej has seen her since, During her
residence here she was an intimate
friend Of Miss Defenbach and is alleged
TO have been patient and sweetheart
OF Dr. UnGer,
During the six or seven months that
Waylard Brown was managing the
Mooney and Boland office here an un-
usual number OF stenographers We're
employed. These were all women
and al. were employed by Brown.
The subsequent disappearance OF
many Of them is now deemed a matter
worth locking into as likely to show an
effort to defRud on a much larger
scale than has yet been brought to
light.
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Upton AFTER THE CUP.
Sends Another Challenge to the New
York Yacht Club.

LONDON. Oct. 1O.-It is reported here
that challenge from Sir Thomas Lip
ton for another series Of races for the
Americas cup reached the New York
Yacht Club this morning
At the office OF Sir Thomas Upton
today the report that his challenge has
reached New York was denied. II ap.
pears. however. that it was recently
mailed and that ii is about to be sent
to New York.
Sir Thomas Upton later in the day
informed a representative of the Asso-
ciated Press that his challenge is on
board the White Star steamer German
ic. due at New York Thursday. and
that he prefers that all information as
to its contents be given out by the New
York Yacht Club. The letter challeng-
ing contains a suggestion as to the
date Of the race. which. it is under
stood. will be in August.
1t is reported hat the challenger
yacht will be built on the Thames and
that she will be named Shamrock. Ac-
cording to rumor. Robert Wrings, one
OF the commanders of the old Sham
rock. will command the new one.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-11

Is a champion and there is no reason
why he should not fight to defend his
title, am prepared to fight him and
l will post a forfeit OF $500 tomor-
row to show that am sincere in my
desire to arrange the match.
With Fitzsimmons out OF the game
there is no other legitimate opponent
for the champion to meet. don't care
about condition. Jeffries can have
everything his own way"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-11
IMPROVED SERVICE AND EQUIP.
MENT.

The new schedule OF the o. r. & N
which went into effect April END
shortened the time TO Chicago 12 hours
and gives a double daily service be-
tween Portland and Chicago.
Train No. ?. leaving Portland at 9:is
a. m. is known as the Chicago Port
land Special" It's equipment Is new
throughout. making II fully the equal
OF any train now In service from the
Pacific coast 10 the East.
The Overland Express leaves Port
land at $40 p. m. and furnishes COM
plete service both via Huntington and
Spokane TO the East. together with the
best Of service TO all local points on
the o. r. & ". lires.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-11
NOTICE OF STREET ACCEPTANCE.

Notice Is hereby given that the GER
tlhcate Of the completion Of Eleventh
street from the south line Of Franklin
avenue to the north line Of Harrison
avenue under ordinance No. 2529 by
j. X. Writ, the contractor. has been fl
ed in due form with the auditor and
police Judge Of the City Of Astoria.
by the city surveyor. superintendent OF
streets and committee on streets and
public ways Of the Common Council
and that unless objection TO the same
be made In the meantime said improve
ment will be formally accepted at the
next meeting Of the Common Council Of
said city to be held Monday, October
10, 1900. II. T.. NELSON,
Auditor and Police Judge.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-11

WASHINGTON, Oct. io.-secretary
Root left tonight for Nebraska, where
he expects to take an active part In
the campaign. Melklejohn will be q
candidate for United States senator II
the Republicans control the Nebraska
legislature.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-11
STRIKE SETTLED.
woodworkers at Denver Gain Their
Point.

DENVER, o>t. iO,-The strike OF
the woodworkers, which threatened to
tie up all the mills In the city, has
been settled and today the closed mills
win resume work
The trouble was over the employment
OF non.union men az some ot the mills,
The demands OF the union were grant
cd and all workmen will hereafter be
union men.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-11
FOUL PLAY FEARED.
Idaho Man Missing at san Diego. Cali
fornia.

SAN DIEGO. Cal. oct, lO-E. w.
Wilson, recent arrival from BoIse
City. Idaho, Is missing and his wife
who brought the news to the police
station, fears that he has met foul
play, He was well supplied with mon
ey. having about $500 on his person be-
sides considerable jewelry, when he
went away,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-11

sulls obtained at the exposition by the
various countries In the way OF awards,
The United States received stIS
awards, Germany l,Sse, Great Britain
lIji. Russia l,tl& The United States
not only leads In the grand total but
also in all grades OF awards
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-11
A NEW TRAIN.

The Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul
10Th New Train between st. Paul and
st. Louis. called the Flying Dutch
man." The train will have through
sleeping cars and be first class
throughout. Ask any ticket agent for
particulars or address
c. ]. EDDY. General Agent.
Portland. Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-11
500 LINE CUTS RATES,

ST. PAUL. Oct. lO,-The 500 line
Joined in the low rates for homeseekers
today. II named S95 rate 10 the coast
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-11

Rebate tickets on sale between Port
land. Sacramento and San Francisco.
Net rates $l7 first class and Sll second
class, including sleeper.
Rates and tickets to Eastern points
and Europe. Also Japan. China, Homo
lulu and Australia. Can be obtained
from j, B. Kirkland, Ticket Agent. 1874
Third Street.