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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20
The Most Suitable Christmas Present

AT this season of the year every
one is racklng his brains to dis
cover the most suitable present to
bestow on friends both present and
absent. The many articles that are
displayed but add to the confusion
and ten to one the wrong present is
selected and sent. The effect on the
recipient can be better imagined
than described.
There is one thing that can al
ways be sent however with perfect
good taste and that rs a box OF
chocolate or bon bons. This present
is always the correct thing and it is
always appreciated at full value.
Inquiry among local dealers shows
that there is a heavier run on Rev
mer's chocolates and bon bons that
there are on all others combined
This they explain by reason OF
the superior quality Reymer goods.
They are the best and are adj
mittedly to be so by the people
who know good candy when
they taste it, This candy is put up
in boxes Of any size suitable for
mailing of for instant delivery. The
way that it is put up adds to its at
Effectiveness and makes it even more
delightful and dainty than it would
be if less care were taken with it in
preparation for market.
All the dealers in town handle il
and they are increasing their orders
on account of its great and growing
popularity here.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20
THE MOURNERS SCARED.
Succession OF Accidents al Negroes
Funeral Worrying his Friends Fear
Something will Happen.

The funeral Of Albert Lewis, color
ed, at Martinsburg yesterday after
noon was attended by Incidents which
some OF the superstitious negroes re-
gard as omens, good or bad OF some
thing that is to happen.
When the funeral eortege arrived
at the cemetery no grave was TO be
found. For this neglect the man EN-
ployed as grave digger gave as an ex-
euse the statement that he did not
intend TO dig graves in rainy weather.
The undertakes were compelled to
return with the body and wait until
the grave was dug.
On the second trip the grave was
found ready, but in carrying the cof-
FIN to the grave the second accident
happened. One Of the handles on the
coffin was pulled off by pallbearer,
but the other bearers prevented the
coffin from falling TO the ground. As
the coffin was being lowered into the
grave one Of the negroes accidently
kicked large stone into the roughbox
and the coffin had TO be withdrawn
in order TO permit the removal of the
stone. The body was finally buried
and the grave filled, but the supersti-
tious negroes are fearful that some
untoward happening is at hand.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20
Fairmont Items.

The following bits OF news are from
the Falrmont Times:
Prof A. l.. Wade, OF Morgantown,
is in the city.
Mrs. M. A. Carlow and Miss Edna
Earle Wentz, OF Morgantown, were
visitors in the city Yesterday.
Prof. III. N. Odgen, wife and chill
dren, OF Chicago, who were summon
ed here by the death OF Mr.. G.. w. L.
Mayors, Mrs. Odgen's father, reached
this place on No. last night
Miss Ella Fordyce left Tuesday ar
ternoon for New York City, where
she will spend the Christmas holidays
with her sister. She will return
when school opens at the Normal, TO
resume her duties as music teacher.
The funeral services over the re-
mains OF Mr.. G. w. L. Mayors are be-
ing held this afternoon at the resi-
dence as we go to press. Owing to
the illness OF Rev. Fletcher the ser
vices are being conducted by Revs
Stoetzer aud Eddy. A large number
of friends and relatives OF the deceaS-
ed are gathered to pay the last tribute
Of respect to the deceased, whose
death is deeply regretted by everyone.
The remains will be laid to rest In
the Alfred Fleming Cemetery.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20
DAYTON WAS SCARED.
Invaded the Holy Executive Session Of
the Senate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-For the
second time in the history of the Sem
ate the executive session has been in
vaded. 1t was Representative Day
ton, Of West Virginia, who dashed
boldly in. He had been down stairs
In the basement OF the capital look
ing for Senator Scott, of his State,
and not finding him had hurried up
stairs to search In the Senate chamber.
He fastened through the corridors
and swung the glass doors of the pri-
yate lobby aside without attracting
the notice OF the usually vigilant
doorkeeper.
A few steps further and Mr.. Dayton
passed through the Senate door and
was within the mysterious chamber.
He looked around for Senator Scott,
not noticing that the galleries were
empty. Presently he saw Senator
Scott in the presiding officers chair.
Near by was sLonnie" Stewart.
would it be improper for me to go
up to Senator Scott while he is in the
chair?n asked Dayton. Stewart gave
a gasp of surprise and despair.
Heavens, he exclaimed, selling the
astonished Daoton by the arm. "How
did you get in?" II walked in" said
Dayton. s'You had better walk ont,
remarked Stewart, neryously. This
is executive session.
Dayton started for the door In a
hurry.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20
SOME GOSSIP.
State Journal tells what it
Knows and in Addition


Makes Few Snrmises That are wide
Of the Mark Rev. VI. ID. Helmick is
after the Place Left Vacant by Prof.
Miiter's Resignatlen--Bar Slated
for Armstrong; Place.
1t was not till the afternoon and
night sessions yesterday OF the Board
Of Regents OF the West Virginia Uni
versity who are in session at the Jack
son got TO work effectively says the
State Journal. The result was that
the report OF the Regents TO be pre-
sented the Legislature was completed.
1t asks the Legislature for appropria-
tlons aggregatlng $500, 600 for use
during the following TWO years.
When 1t Is taken into consideration
that the total revenues of the State
amount yearly TO one million dollars,
1t will be seen that the amount asked
for of the Legislature, by the Board
OF Regents is not inconsderable.
Included in this amount are appro-
priations for the completion and
equipment of the three buildings now
In process OF construction; the build
ing and equipment of dormitory
building for female students and the
building and equipment of a residence
for the President and his family.
Another thing accomplished by the
Regents before the adjournment Of
the last session yesterday, was the
discharge of Prof. Robert A. Arm
strong and Prof. j. w. Hartigan, two
Of the best known and most popular
members of the faculty. As far as a
reporter for the State Journal could
ascertain, no cause was given for the
peremptory dismissal or these two
professors. Apparently it was UNI
looked for by both men. The Re-
gents did not fill the vacancies thus
crea ted, but will doubtless do SO to-
day.
Prof. Armstrong occupied the chair
Of English and had been In the Uni
versity since 1893. He was very pop
ular with students and his dismissal
is likely TO create dissatisfaction In
certain sources. He was the candi-
date for State Superintendent of Free
Schools on the Democratic ticket dur
Ing the last campaign and received
the largest total vote of any candi-
date on the ticket-99, 957. 1t is said
that Mailman Barbe Is slated for
Armstrong; position, and 1t Is also
said that Prof. Barbe is another MEM
Der OF the faculty who is liable TO be
officially decapitated. There are two
widely diyerging opinions, and the
reader may take bis choice.
Prof. Hartigan was the head OF the
Medical department and went 60 the
University In either 1885 or 1886.
M. y. Helmick Methodist Protes-
tant preacher well known In this State
and at one time Principal of the State
Normal School at Glenville, is one Of
the candidates for Principal Of the
Preparatory School of the University,
which position was left vacant by the
election of Prof. Miller as State SUI
perintendcnt. Helmick is Demo-
crat, although 1t is not likely that
politics will enter into the selection
OF Miller's successor, and Is said to
have strong backing 10 the person OF
Hon. john r. McGraw
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20
A Wise Woman in Morgantown.

Fairmont people are longing for the
time to come when they will have a
first-elass opera house and will have
the pleasure OF seeing fine attractions.
Mr.. III. l.. Swisher who manages the
opera house at Morgantown has labor
ed hard to give the patrons of bis
house something better than regular
ly comes to small towns. He an
nounces now that the dainty little
actress, Marie Lamorn, who plays all
the large cities, will be in Morgan
town, December IS. This is surely a
treat for the people. down there.
This lady and company will present
"a Wise Woman,' the splendid COM
edy that has made her famous. Many
of our people will no doubt go down
to see the play Fairmont Times.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20
A CONSPIRACY.
Wholesale Slaughter Of Italians Plan
ed-Why the Scheme Failed.

UNIoNTowN, Pa. Dec. 20.-Ceroner
Tayior's inquest has shown that the
murder Of Peter Mazza at Lambert
works Saturday was the result of a
cold blooded conspiracy to kill Mazza
and four of his companions. The plot
was coolly planned, and failed of exc
cution because the murderers' hearts
failed them.
The conspiracy, planned by Larry
Antonio Covolloro and his cousin,
Larry Mayola, was to kill their first
cousins, Louis Mayola. Tony Mazza
and Peter Mazza. Tony Mazza's wife
and little nephew were to be added to
the slaughter. 1t cannot be learned
what induced the men to plan such a
murderous conspiracy, but one story
is TO the effect that it was the out
come of family feud, which had ex
listed before the parties left Italy
The conspirators week ago got on a
spree. During their carousal they
had frequent quarrels with their in
tended victims and made ugly threats.
The parties all board with Tony
Mazza and wife. The night of the
murder the conspirators took their
positions upstairs and patiently wait
ed until all the guests had retired ex-
cept their intended victims. Mayola
being the older of the two directed the
movements. He told Covolloro to go
down stairs and begin, promising to
appear at the first shot.
Covolloro descended into the room
among his intended victims, shouting:
Nov, boys, / am ready" Then he
emptied his revolver at the astonished
people who were sitting around the
stove. He had lost his nerve, how
ever, and only one took effect. That
one hit Peter Mazza causing his death.
Mayola failed to reinforce his fellow
conspirator as he had promised, and
Covolloro was compelled to flee from
the house. Mayola also left and the
two men started across the hills in
the darkness in the director Of Mason
town. No trace of them has yet been
discovered.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20

/ HdtS DteH LII stI uau iHt9 nut uttIl
Discovered In Several Instances
Travelling Man T0uehed-Morgan-
town Warned.
An organized band of robbers
struck Fairmont on Wednesday
night and went through the town to
a finish. All of them succeeded in
escaping and they left no clues ex-
cept that one of them was seen.
This was a colored man who was
detected as he was leaving house
with a watch in his hand. He drop
ped the watch and ran. He was not
caught.
Six houses in various parts of the
town were entered at the same time
showing that there were at least q
dozen men in the gang. Besides
the houses which were robbed a
travelling man named S. w. Treat
who travels for Marvin & Co, of
Pittsburg was touched at the depot
and pocket pook containing $50
was taken from his hip pocket. He
was boarding No. 4 when this was
done.
The houses that were robbed
we're:
John Mattingly and w. 5 Mer-
edith on the South Side The thieves
got pocket book and some clothing
at the first but were scared away at
the second without getting any
thing.
On Pierpoint Avenue they enter
ed the house of William Wise and
secured more clothing while Harry
Znager who rooms there lost a
watch
In West tairmont William McCay
suffered somewhat but frightened the
fellows away before they had complet-
ed the Job. In Palatine Thos. Rolls
proprietor of the Monongahela House
had his room entered and lost $50 and
some clothing.
Shapes Boarding House in Fair
mont proper was entered. Some rail-
road men coming in about one-thirty
caught the thief, colored man COM
ing out with watch and some other
plumber ia bis hand. The thief drop
ed his booty and ran, succeeding in
escaping.
Morgantown people are warned to
look out for the thieves as they may
have headed this way. Extra pre-
cautions against robbery should be
taken tonight and sharp outlook
for thieves maintained by the police
of the several towns.
1t is not known where the gang
went nor from whence they came.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20
ROUTINE BUSINESS.
Was all that Was Transacted
This Morning.
Some of the Chairs were Rearranged
and the Work was observation-disclosures
land Case not Taken up.


Special to the New DOMINION.
The regents this morning failed
to take up the business they were
expected to take up. They did not
dismiss any more of the professors
although there had been well de-
fined rumors that they were to dc
something of this kind while they
were in session
Some of the chairs in the institu-
ton were rearranged and the work
was distributed. This and other
routine business was all that was be-
fore the board.
The Moreland case was not acted
upon. Hon. Jos. Moreland of Nor
gantown is here to speak for his son
who was reduced from his rank as
major in the cadet corps and dismiss
ed from the corps.
This was done because he had fail
ed to stop demonstration which took
place in his presence at Commence
ment Hall Moreland claims right of
court martial as member of the Ma
tional Guard.
Nothing was done in regard to the
Nicely case either.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20
Fairmont's New Depot Completed.
Fairmout Evening Times.

The new B. & O. passenger depot
at this place-the most handsome
between Washington and Chicago is
completed and viii be put in use
just as soon as the tracks, platforms,
etc, are in shape. For the past
week the offices that will occupy the
second floor have been fitting up and
now nothing is left to do except 10
move the ticket and express offices
over from the freight building. This
will be done in a day or so and by
Xmas the travelling public will be
using the new waiting rooms.
No pains or expense have been
spared to make these comfortable to
travellers. An officer will be station.
ed there at all times and drunken
and disorderly people will be eject
ed from the building.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20
SHERIFFS BOND.
Will Be Fixed up To.night-County
Court In Sessi0n--Priyate Bond VIII
Be Given.

The county court met in special
session 10 day TO take up the matter
of Sheriff Barrickman's bond. 1t will
be fixed up tonight. 1t is now stated
with authority that tine bond will be
mace up by private parties and that
it will all be arranged this evening.
The names OF the securities could not
be learned They are friends Of the
sheriff elect however. The trust bond
will not be given by him although it
had been secured through Mr.. L. w.
A nderson.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20
ROAD OPENED.
The Greenbrier River Railway Starts
Business-Opens up Fine Country.

The Greenbrier river railroad own
ed by the c. & o. was to-day opened
for the transportation of both freight
and passengers. The line extends
from Ronceverte to Marlinton dis
lance of sixty miles and will soon be
the connecting link between the G. &
o. and West Virginia Central and
give new trunk line into Pittsburg.
The new line taps one OF the finest
timber and coal and iron regions in
the state.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20
PREPARATORY BRANCH
Or The University Located at Meutgom-
cry What ii win Ask For.

PARKERsBURG, w. Va, Dec 20
There was meeting in the parlors
of The Jackson, last night OF The
Regents OF the Preparatory branch OF
the West Virginia University located
at Montgomery, Fayette county. The
Regents of the school are also the
Regents of the University, with the
addition Of the State superintendent
OF Free Schools. Hence, 1t was that j.
Russell Trotter was present at the
meeting.
The meeting organized by electing
Geo. G. Sturgiss, OF Morgantown,
President. and Mr.. Trottef, Secretary.
An executive committee, which will
have charge OF the schooIwas appointed
the members being j. f. Brown, OF
Charleston, +. G. Eastman, OF Point
Pleasant. and j. Russell Trotter, State
perintendent OF Free Schools. The
nesting adopted the report prepared
for the Legislature by Mr.. Trotter.
Ii asks for an appropriation OF $4,000
for the first year and s., 600 for the
second year The school was estab-
lished In 1895 and now has an enroll
ment Of sixty-one students. 1t CORE
spends to the various State Normal
Schools, but is called by another law
to evade the state constitution which
forbds the establishment OF more
than specified number OF normal
schools and that number was Ia exis
tence when the need of a school in the
lower end OF the state was recognized
and the Montgomery institution was
established.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20
Public School Exercises.

Each Of the rooms at the public
school will have some kind Of cele,
bration on Friday afternoon in hon
or of the approach ofholidays. They
will close down until after New Year
They got two weeks vacation. The
children have been looking forward
to it with much pleasant anticipa-
ton. They will give a delightful
series of entertainments ON Friday
afternoon.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20
Decision Expected Soon.

1t is said that Judge Mason will
probably decide the Nicely mandamus
case as soon as the Board of Regents
adjourn. The decision will then not
be of an embarrassing nature to the
Board as they will have had a chance
to act on the case before the courts
have decided 1T.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20

Slty Professors ana Has tone after
Them Charges Preferred Against
Every Man He Has Ever Been After
Previously Situation This
Morning.
Special to the NEW DOMINION.
PARKERsBURG, Dec. 20th-The
Board of Regents expected to hold
long session last night but they
adjourned rather early. They are
very close mouthed about what they
have done or expect to do but
enough of what is going on has leak
ed out to make it very interesting
for all concerned.
1t is now known to certainty
that DR.. Raymond is after every
professor that he has in the past at
tackled and in addition to these he
is after Prof. Ellenberger.
Prof Ellenberger was here until
three o'clock this morning when be
left for Morgantown. He was be
fore the board several times and his
case will probably be passed upon
at this meeting. The President is
very much down on him for mum
Der of trivial matters among them
being the singing of Dixie against
his wishes when it was called for by
the students
The resignation of Prof Ellen
berger has been placed in the hands
of Hon George c.. Sturgiss and it
is to be presented to the board.
The professor was informed by DR..
Raymond that one of the chief
charges against him was in the
breach of etiquette which he com
mitted in coming to Parkersburg
to defend himself from possible at
tack. The threats that had been
made by DR.. Raymond were declar-
ed to have been misunderstood by
Ellenberger and not meant as he
thought they were meant.
When the Board will adjourn and
what else they will be able to do be-
fore they finish their labors cannot at
present be told. They may he here
for several days and they may get
done to-day They may remove sew
eral more professors and they may
stop with what they have done.
Charges were filed at former
meeting against Profs. Brown, Stew
art and Douthat in addition to those
against Hartigan and Armstrong who
have been removed at the present
meeting. These are being pushed by
DR.. Raymond with venom and vindic-
itiveness.
Few Of the men attacked are on the
ground on account Of the reports that
were given them that nothing would
be taken up at the present meeting
to their prejudice. They relied on the
assurances given them by several men
in authority on the board and by DR..
Raymond and they took no steps to pro-
tect themselves. The moment being
favorable the assault was made and
how successful it was may be seen
from the action that has been taken
and from what is to come.
The amount of the appropriations
desired by DR.. Raymond is only ten
thousand dollars less than half mil
lion dollars. 1t is not known just
how much will be asked by the Board.
1t will probably be some what less
than this.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20

Hurrah! Hurrah! for Huyler's
bOnbOns and mixed chocolate.
For sale at j. C. McVicker, the
Druggist.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20
The Weather.

Fair tonight and Friday. except
possibly suow in the mountain dis
tricts.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20

A WISE WOMAN, Will be in Nor
gantown, Friday, December 2Sth.
A WISE WOMAN, She is coming to
Morgantown, Friday, December 28th.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20
REYMER'S
Pure and Delicious,
ALWAYS FRESH,
The Acme of CONNECTIONS.

REYMER'S
Candy is sold by leading dealers
everywhere. No present more
acceptable at any time. Insist
that your dealer gives you Rey-
mer's. Every package stamped
"Reymers,' and no other so pure
and good.
REYMER'S.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20

A WISE WOMAN There is one who
will be in Morgantown, Dec. 2Sth.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20

Try our want ads
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20

A WISE WOMAN. There is one..who
will be in MorgantowE, Dec, 18th,
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20
WHOLESALE ROBBERIES.
Six Houses simultaneously in
Fairmont.

Robbers Secure Some Booty--It would
Have Been Larger Had They not been
Discovered In Several Instances
Travelling Man TOuched-Morgan-
town Warned.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-20
AFTER MORE.
DR.. Raymond is not Satisfied
With the Victories Won.

He Desires the Scalps of Other Uniyer.
sity Professors and Has Gone after
Them-Charges Preferred Against
Every Man He Has Ever Been After
Preyiously-The Situation This
Morning.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-14
DESTRUCTION OF LEGATIONS
a Certainty if They Attemp to Leave
ekfn Under Chinese Escort

Washington, August 1O.-The depart
ment of state made public today the
following telegram from Minister Con-
ger. which was received by Minister
WI late last night. being contained in
4 telegram SEM to him by the tao tai
Of Shanghai. 1t was handed by Minis
ter WI to the acting secretary Of state
at . o'clock his morning:
Secretary Of State. Washington.
The Tsung Ii Yamen states 10 the
diplomatic body that the various for
eign governments have repeatedly ask
cd through the respective Chinese min
listers that We Immediately depart from
Pekin under suitable escort. n va
men aSks us to fix a date for our de-
parture and to make h necessary ar
engagements to do so. Our reply IS tna'
We will seek instructions from our
governments and tina in the absence
OF such instructions we cannO quit our
post l u inform you that in order
TO insure our safe departure foreign
troops Only can safely escort US, anG
they must be in sufficient force tC