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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08
SANDBAGGED AND ROBBED.
Charles Clancy Knocked sense
less and his Money Taken.

He saw Nothing aud Did not Know
Anything Until he Came TO In The
Hospital Robbery Near the Green-
mont steps There are no Clues to
the Thieves.
Charles Clancy tank builder who
has been in the hospital since night
before last has been discharged He
was found unconscious on the street
near the top OF the steps going to
EGreenment with his pockets picked.
This was about eleven o'clock He
had been 30 the show and had started
home early. lie had been paid or
that day aud had considerable money
In his pocket. The rest had fortu-
nately been left at home IN Green
mont.
He started down the road to the
street and remembers nothing after
that, When be regained conscious
ness he was In the Hartigau hospital
several hours after be had last remem-
bered anything. All of his money
was gone aud he bad received heavy
blow on the head. Ii is probable
that sand bag was used as the injur-
les received were not permanent or
serious.
Clancy had seen nothing suspicious
and did not know what had happened
to him lie has been boarding at II.
q. Surgeons on Greenmont and came
here from Ohio.
The police have no clue to the
thief or thieves. The affair has some
resemblance to the robbery OF the old
rug man which took place on the sus-
pension bridge some time ago.
This is only Que In a series OF rob-
berries that have taken place here re-
Gently. The rug man was one, Lon
ME Altman was another, Ed Herds
residence suffered from midnight
thieves and several others have reason
TO remember the visits Of people who
fly by night.
The police should redouble their
vigilance and people generally should
keep their eyes peeled for the thieves
who are engaged Ia this practice as
they will likely not stop until they are
run down. Other towns over the
state have suffered similar outbreaks
but it is probable that home talent Is
at the bottom OF these affairs
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08
FOUR HUNDRED INVITATIONS.
For the Grand Court Ball hare Been
Issued aud Most Of Them Served.

The sheriff and his Deputies have
been busy handing out the invita-
tions to the grand court ball that is
to be held here next week There
will be the largest if not the most
enthusiastic attendance that there
has been for long time. About
400 summones have been sent around
Two hundred is the usual number.
This is taken to mean that there is
rough shedding ahead for some one.
The new prosecutor will have bis
first court term at that time and he
evidently wants to clean the platter
at one full swoop. There is much
uneasiness over town among those
eligible for invitations to this func-
ton who have not yet received their
bid
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08
DIR. Bill Scored a Hit.

Morgantown play goers enjoyed
the production of DR.. Bill as given
by The McCloy Stock Comedy com
pany on Thursday evening Four
hundred people attended and they
filed the Opera House comfortably.
The company was good one and
each member performed his part
well. The play was full Of move
ment and was greatly enjoyed The
curtain was raised several times by
the applause of the audience who
entered into the spirit of the play
heartily. The next visit of. this
company will be greeted by even a
larger crowd.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08
NEW CLUB MEMBERS.
English Club Initiates Several Mem
bers and Has A Banquet.

The New English Club OF the Uni
versity met Thursday night in their
room, 81 University Hall, and init
lated the following members: Will
liam II. Bayles, Leila II. Bitner,
Frank w. Cushwa, Raymond bod
son, and Lawrence p. Miller. These
students have all done proficient
work in English. The initiates we're
greeted by Mr.. Smith, Mr.. Friend,
Miss Browning and Miss McVicker,
the charter members Of the club.
Prof Patterson through whose I'M
firing efforts the society was formed
was also present. After the militia
tory service. very interesting liter
airy program was given. Mr. Smith
read paper on the English Trans
lations Of Dante" and Miss Brown
ing reviewed an article in a current
Scribner's on George Eliot. A ban
quet was later served to which
number Of invited guests sat down
with the active members of the
Club. The English club is for the
highest in scholarly English work
and its influence will certainly be
for good In the University.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08
Six Prisoners Escaped at Fairm0nt
Last Night.

FAIRMoNT, Feb S--Six prisoners es-
capped from the county jail last night
between seven and eight. They saw
ed the bolt In Two with a saw made.
from case knife while the jailor was
out. The men were 10 the corridor
together. Six more are left Ia jail.
Another delivery took place week or
so before. Charles Fans under felony
charge who escaped both times was
the leader. He was the only one re-
captured out Of the other bunch.
With him this time went Harry
BARLEY under six months sentence for
ro5bing B. & q. cars, Gionseppe Gis
tia who was held by the u. s. author
titles charged with sending obscene
matter through the mails and three
colored men Junior Smith, Albert
Smithers and William Speller held
under misdemeanor charges. Grant
Cnmmins who escaped ten days ago is
still at large.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08
"FRIENDSn
win Be Mt The Opera House Next Fri
daY In tsreat Numbers.

The McCloy Stock company is com
ing TO Morgantown Friday evening,
February l5 to play that beautiful
piece. Friends. This Is one OF the
gems Of the stage, and has been q
great success everywhere, The stock
company in Pittsburg did it TO a
great business, and il was one OF
the first plays which Manager Me
Cloy secured when he organized his
company. 1t is a play in which
drama and comedy is properly min
gled, and 1t will have the best pre-,
sentatlon which it ever received
The McCloy Stock company has
played 1T before, and made it one oil
the best things it has ever done
The play will be given in Morgan
town because it is clever, refined
comedy drama, OF just the sort to
please the people here. 1t has never
been seen in this place, and its pro
duction at the Opera House will be
an event OF no little Importance.
This beautiful play gives the mem
bers of the Stock company opportun
ity TO show their individuality, and
the comedians will shine with espe
cial brilliancy. The cast includes
the whole company, now so well
known in Morgantown, and the pro
duction will be one OF the best and
most enthusiastic of the season.
Those who care to witness one OF
the brightest, most refined, and at
the same time most interesting plays
on the American stage, will have an
opportunity to see it played by an
especially brilliant company Friday
night, February Is at the Opera
House Morgantown. The immense
audiences which greet the McCloy
Stock company on its return here
make necessary to secure seats in
advance II choice locations are
wanted. The advance sale opens at
The Acme book store Wednesday.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08
BIDS CALLED FOR.
Major Powell again Seeks Lock
and Dam Contractor.

Kingston, Phil and Cooper have FUNK.
ed on their Bond-si Mcdonald Fizzled
/ on the Contract-Bids to be Opened
March 9th-New Contractor Expected
to do Better.
The following has been sent out
from Pittsburg in reference to the
river work between this place and
Z Fairmout:
MAJOR G. +. Powell, United States
Engineer, has advertised for sealed
proposals for completing two locks and
dams, and building four locks and
| dams on the Monongahela river above
Morgantown. Bids will be received
at the Engineers office. Federal Build
ling, until noon of March 9th, and will
then be publicly opened.
This means that Kingston, Phil &
Cooper, who were awarded the con.
tract some time ago, have forfeited
their right to do the work by their
|. failure to furnish bonds 10 the requlr-
ed amount.
The work as estimated at that time
was to cost Ia the neighborhood OF
Ll$600, 900, and the amount Of bond re-
lired was for about half that
,ount. The nrm wrote the engi-
Der shortly before the time for the
furnishing of bond had expired that
La Baltimore trust company, whom
they had asked to go on the bond, had
| demanded terms that were altogether
: tco high. They then expected to
make settlement. but it was evil
IDENTIFY not made.
The contract was actually forfeited
some little time ago, but the firm was
given grace to the extent of couple
of weeks. The advertising for bids
4 puts an end to the matter. There is
nothing TO prevent the firm from
again making a bid. Kingston &
Phil practically the same firm, have
already on hand several Government
contracts.
People up here hope that this time
the government will be able to get
some one who will make a start on
the work and also finish it. Two
contractors have failed at it so far and
the time is dragging along. The locks
and dams should have been completed
10 Fairmont by this time but instead
kTof this there is four of them that have
never been touched, one of them has
merely a slight start made on it and
another is in fair way to be complet-
| ed. The government did most of the
work on the one that is nearly done.
Much of it was done last summer.
Heretofore the contractors have
sent in bids that were entirely too low.
| They have taken the contract for less
than they got for doing the work.
Consequently they cannot make the
rifle. The next one who comes along
| should ask what it is worth to do it,
There will then be some chance that
he will finish it.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08
Mid Winter Excursions to Washington
Very Low Rates.
BALTIMORE L. OHIO r.. X.

On February and April II, 1901,
the Baltimore s. Ohio Railroad will
run Popular Mid Winter Excursions
to Washington at very low rates for
the round trip, allowing ten day limit
on tickets, including date Of sale.
Splendid trains, through coaches,
Pullman parlor and sleeping cars.
Do not miss these splendid oppor-
TUNES to visit the National Capital
during the session Of Congress. For
tickets, time of trains and full infor-
nation call on or address Agent b. s.
O. r. r. for full information.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08
Died.

BRowN--Died at the home Of his
parents Prof. and Mrs. 5. Il. Brown
on Thursday nightat / o'clock, Ar
thur Brown, their only son aged six
and half years. Arthur had been
sick for eleven days and had been
delirious for the greater part of that
time. His death while not unex-
pected was a great shock to his par
ents and friends. The little fellow
was very bright manly child and
made many fast friends among the
grown up as well as among the young
people. The funeral arrangements
have not yet been announced We
extend our sincerest sympathy to
the bereaved in their heavy afiliction
KIRK Died at his home at Mason
town on Thursday night February
It'll at the age Of 50, Col. Isaiah Kirk.
Col. Kirk had been suffering severely
from the effects of fall which he
received some time ago la which his
hip was broken aud his death was not
unexpected. He was a veteran Of the
civil war and rose from the rank OF
Captain to that OF Colonel serving
through the entire war with credit to
himself and TO his country. He was
born near Morgantown on Cobuns
creek and was well known all over this
section OF the state. He leaves sever
al children to mourn his loss. Isaih
Kirk of Sunnyside, Mrs. ]. s. Zinn
and the young Mr.. Kirk who clerks In
the novelty store are relatives Of the
deceased. Funeral Saturday and in
terment in the Masontown graveyard.
Col. Kirk was for many years a deyot-
ed member Of the Baptist church.
His death Is very generally regretted.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08
NEW FIRE APPARATUS.
Clarksbnrg Council Authorizes Mod.
ern Department.

CLARKsBURG, Feb. 8-The com.
mittee appointed by the City Council
to investigate the propriety of estab-
fishing modern fire department has
made its report and recommends the
purchase of wagon. two horses, the
necessary apparatus, the erection of
a house for the purpose and the ac-
quirement of all other essentials.
The report was adopted and the com
mittee has been instructed to carry
out the provisions of its report in
full.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08
INAUGURAL EXCURSIONS
To Washington March /, 2 and 3, 1901
Baltimore a Ohio r. r.

For the Inaugural Ceremonies OF
President Mckinley and Vice Presi-
dent Roosevelt, at Washington, D. c..
March 4th, the Baltimore s. Ohio
Railroad will sell excursion tickets at
rate of'one fare for the round trip,
good going on all regular trains Of
March LIST, End and Sd, valid for re-
turn until March Sth, 1901, inclusive.
Solid vestibuled trains of elegant
Coaches, Pullman Drawing Room
Sleeping Cars, Observation Cars. Ex-
cellent dining car service.
For tickets, time OF trains, sleeping
car accommodations, call on or
address w. G.. CARTER, Agent B. s.
O. Railroad Co., Morgantown, w. Va.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08
PROSPECTS NOT BRIGHT.
Protracted Session of the Coal Scale Com
mittee Seemed Apparent.

Columbus, Feb. S.The prospects
last night We're for protracted SEES
sion OF the scale committee. About
1890 p. IN. the committee took a re-
cess and separate caucuses were held
by the miners and operators. 1t wa
understood strong influence was be-
ing brought to bear upon the Indiana
operators to induce them to accept
the run-of- mine standard and a re-
duction in the machine differential
that will put them more nearly upon
an equality with the Illiois operators.
The Indiana operators had steadily re
fused to make any concessions, how
tver. The Illinois operators We're as
determined not to recede from their
original declaration
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08
Dead Id Pittsburg.

James Fl. Porte we'll known law
yer of Pittsburg is dead Of pneumo'
MIA after short illness. He was
formerly a resident of this town and
was a son of the late John L. Porte
who for many years was shoema-
ker in Morgantown. The lad spent
much Of his time here and was in
school here for several years. Going
to Pittsburg shortly after the war
he built up large practice. He
was unmarried. His old friends
will learn of his death with regret.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08
Oldest Man in Cass District Dead.

RANDALL, Feb. sth-John Wise
who is supposed to have been the old
est man ia Cass district Is dead at the
age Of 92 years having died from the
infirmities of age. He was we'll
known and respected over that section
of the county.
Mrs. Elizabeth Lawlis mother OF
Rev. James Lawlis is very i'll and her
death Is momentarily expected.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08

THERE is nothing better than the
line of canned goods that IS kept at
Viewers. They make speciality
of this and always strive to keep the
very best that can be found.
SWEEPING reductions on all mems
and boys winter suits aud oyercoats
at Hirschmans.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08
North End Meat Market.

The North End meat market is the
place to find the incest fresh meats of
all kinds, also cured meats, picked
pigs feet, oysters SC. They take
great pleasure IN delivering your or
ders on short notice. Send an order
and you will be satisfied.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08
Welded at Cumberland.

John EVERY OF Bowlby this county
and Ella Hebbs Of Ruble, Fayette
county were issued a permit to wed
at Cumberland last week.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08
Board and Rooms.

First class rooms with board at 353
Main street. Price moderate. Cali
on Walter Morrow at the above adj
dress.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08

CHICKENS aid turkeys dressed to
order at Viewers grocery. All
kinds Of country produce on hands
at all times.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08
Lettuce for Sale.

Fine lettuce tor sale at the Exper-
iment Station at market prices.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08
The Weather.

Snow tonight and probably Sat
urday.'
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-08

EVERY body wants Chen Holden.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-04
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York, Dec. 3.-Confusion aid
hesitation were reflected in the move
ment of stock prices, all day, and the
course of the market did not persist in
one direction for any heightened period.
The movement during the morning was
irregular, but leaned to the side or de-
preston, which gave way about midday
to vigorous upward movement when the
abstracts of the Presidents message
made their appearance. A slump III
Amalgamated Copper and rise in call
money rates unsettled the market again
late in the day as was the case yes
terday. The sympathetic reaction did
not carry the level of prices back De-
low last night as will be seen by COLI
sultation of last prices, which show small
net gains as a rule. There was some
recovery from the lowest also due to
covering by room shorts at the last.
The early heaviness of the market was
due to some continued uncasiness over
the antitrust views contained in the
Presidents message. The general tenor
of the message has been pretty well I'M
what selling was induced by its con-
tents had been mostly accomplished be-
fore the publication. The tone Of de-
precation of the habit of appeal 10
hatred and fear in the public arguments
against the so-called trusts seemed to
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-04
H. & B. BEERS MARKET LETTER.

Especial to News and Observer
New Orleans, La, Dec. 3.--Liverpool
advices were more favorable than looked
for, causing our market to open 3 to
points higher. Realizing shortly after oc-
casioned break of points from the top,
but about this time the bureaus esti.
mate of 1914 900 was issued. Consterna-
tion reigned at such a small official esti-
mate being issued the first transaction
being 45 points higher but subsequently
a break of 10 points from the top was
established. Fresh buying near the close
superinduced irmness, making the net
gain of 49 points for the day The bu-
reau's October report on condition, con-
sidered in connection with the increased
acreage indicated a crop of 10000, 600
bales Therefore, although there were
differences as to the size of the crop,
trade generally expected an estimate of
about 10000, 0OO,, not believing it possible
that there could be such a radical DIFF
ference in figures issued by the same de-
partment of the government. Accepting
the revised acreage figures issued by the
. bureau today, it shows an increase in
acreage of per cent over last year and
as the condition in October was per cent
uflu6r last year, lHe net luSS iHulCdI cu
under last year is l per cent. Therefore
as the growth last year was 1858, 900 one
per cent less would point to a crop of
10,414,0 600 predicated on the bureaus own
figures. Then if such Is the case it is
remarkable that this authority should
now issue an estimate of 9,674,000, or
nearly a million less than indicated by
it's data given two months ago, when it
is considered that the weather has been
favorable for the growth of the plant dur
ing the interim. For the reasons given
above conservative operators think the es-
innate is absurd and are of the opinion
that after the first excitement is worn
away it will be so construed by the
world. In the meanwhile the movement
and the demand for spots will be the
principal factors in regulating values
now that the bureau is cut of the situa
ton. II. & B. BEER.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-04
COTTON ADVANCES
TO EIGHT CENTS
Government Report Causes
Wild Excitement.
SHORTS RUSH TO COVER
Fears of Sensational Rise at Liver
pool Today.
TRADE ON NEW YORK EXCHANGE HEAVY.
RooseveIrs Message While Recommending
Regulation Of Trusts Gratfisd Spectators
by lis depreciation Of Appeals to Hatred
nArguments Against Them.
TRADE ON NEW YORK EXCHANGE HEAVY.

New York, Dec. 3.--The Government
report on the cotton crop has caused a
number of sellers to withdraw from Tie
market for the time being, but the de-
mand has not increased to an arpra-
ciable extent. The general tone in cot
ton goods is very firm at the close and
prices have an upward tendency in staple
lines. There has been practically moth
ing Offering in the print cloth divisions
COTTON.
New York. Dec. 3.-The cotton market
opened firm at an advance of to 10
points and, while generally higher than
last night, was irregular all the forenoon
as the result of spasms of buying and
selling by nervous bulls and bears. Many
operators devoted the entire forenoon to
readjusting accounts and to hedging. Re-
ceipts, cables, and private wire informa-
ton from domestic points averaged up
strongly bullish and were thebasis for the
early strength. Before noon July worked
up to 767, sold off to 1853 and subse-
quently returned to 1874 The general idea
was that the government figures would
be slightly over 100000 bales, but
when the figures 9,674,G00 were an
nounced wild excitement prevailed aid
a rush of shorts to cover started. Com
mission houses with limited orders fought
with the bears for cotton and by great
leaps and bounds prices jumped some
forty to forty-five points before demand
was in any way appeased and before
bulls were content to turn for profits. De-
cember, January, March and May, all
sold at eight cents. BY / o'clock the
bulletin board was full to overlooking
and two additional boards were brought
into use in order to record the enormous
trade in progress. The turn for profits
sent prices down some IL to Is points,
but later in the day the entire market
again became strong and worked back to
the top figures of the day. The new
business done through commission houses
made it clear that the public was buying
cotton. Fear that Liverpool will come
sensationally higher tomorrow and that
the South will refuse to sell the remand
err of it's staple to domestic and foreign
spinners, prompted local shorts to cover
wherever opportunity offered. The close
was firm with prices net SO to 43 points
higher The South, Wall Street, and Eu-
rope were large buyers all the afternoon.
NEW YORK
NEW YORK, Dec. 3D. Cotton futures opened