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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
the WRONG MAN
Thomas hlgant Sentenced as
7. P. kuganl--Err0r Corrected.

Thomas Nugent. young man arrested
for breaking and entering at Pawtucket.
had queer and unpleasant experience in
Judge Wilburs court today.
The prison officials said Thomas Nu-
gent WAS Thomas T.. Nugent. who had
been in Jail or prison before. The latter
gave the jail and prison authorities a
good deal of -troubfe.
Thomas Nugent was brought in 20 an
swer an old charge against n. r. Nugent
and he insisted his name was not 7. +.
Nugent.
Sentence was imposed and Thomas Nu-
gent left the court with a sentence OF
three years and "A half at hard labor In
states prison ahead of him. The strong
protests of the young man made Pro-
bation officer Wightman do some invest
igating and the result was proof positive
that the Nugent who received the SEN
tence was not the right man So, as the
sentence had not been formally entered,
everything came out all right.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
hampton WILL.
Contest OVar Il Continued In
tho Municipal Court.

The Frederick w. hampton will contest
which has been on the municipal court
docket for some time was resumed to-
day by Judge Sphinx, and several witnesses
were examined
Drs. Miller Morgan. Kingman. Arnold
and Bridges gave expert testimony in re-
buttal as to the effect of various disea ses
which Mr. hampton was alleged to have
suffered fr2R. The testimony of these
witnesses cmcluded the case as far as
evidence WAS concerned and the argu-
ments were set for Friday at 2.30 o'clock
Holden and Began are the attorneys for
the defendants and Warren r. Pierce for
poponets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
CLAIMED he WAS SLkfIDsRED

Murdock Mcl<innon Of Cumberland has
entered suit in the common pleas division
OF the supreme court against Edison c.
Spofford 20 recover $4,000 for alleged
SANDER
Mir. Spofford is a fellow townsmen OF
Mr. McKnnon and the SANDER is alleged
20 have consisted OF false statements
about Mr. McKinnon's moral character.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
GAVE LIFE
TO SAVE
WIFE.
Kahnay Shot 10 Death by
Burglars Who Raldsd
His House.

Pittsburg. Pa, April l2.-Thomas u.
Kahney, a grocer az No. 10 Albert street
Mount Washington, about 3 a. m. was
shot and almost instantly killei by bur
glars who were looting his house.
kahney met death while trying TO res
cpe his wife from the robbers. Three men
had entered his house and were trying 10
force a gag I'm Mrs Kahney's mouth.
Several shots were fred at KahneV with
fatal effect The burglars then hcd from
the house and have not been chpturcd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
TENDERS RESIGNATION

Washington. April u Walter n Cham
berlin. OF Chicago, Ills. today rendered
his resigna tion as assistant commissioner
OF patents, The resignation will take
effect May /. when Mr. Chambsrlin will
resume the praticc of patent law
Mr.. Chamberlin has called on Presi-
dent Mckinley and explained that he
cannot AFFORD TO remain here and neglect
his practice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
FOUND WIFE AND CHILDREN.

Boston. April 12-The wife and six chill
dren of George III. Mcdonald, who could
not be found by him last night were To-
Gated at the home of the woman's
brother in Jamaica Plain today.
The family arrived there yesterday on
the Halifax boat, but Mr.. Mcdonald fail
ed 10 meet them and could not find any
trace OF them until this forenoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
SUCCESSFUL DANCING PARTY

The So Patrick's Institute held most
enjoyable and generously patronised
dancing party at Winslow hall last eve
ming No affair OF the after Easter sea-
son was more pleasant for young people
than was the initial social event OF the
capitol hill society.
The Savoy orchestra furnished excel
lent music for dancing and every thing
possible was done by the efficient com
mittces IN charge To add 60 the plea sure
OF patrons, Thomas Flynn was floor di-
rector :. Frank Nolan, assistant direc-
tor and David Kiely Edward. Dowling,
Thomas Burns, Richard Russell, Edward
Mccarthy and James keefe the aids.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
IN DISTRESS.
Steamer George ". Clyde Sig
nails for Immediate Assistance.

Chatham. Mass, April i2.-T'he steamer
George W. Clyde. hound from Phlladel-
phia 20 Boston, Is OF anchor Oft the or
leans Life Saving station with her ma
chinery disabled
She signslled for immediate assistance
and the steamer Maverick and the tug
Concord. which were passing have
stopped IN the vicinity of the Clyde The
disabled vessel was IN n dangerous posi-
tion when she was first sighted. but she
got out an anchor and held well though
she was on tho lee shore. The wind was
blowing "A gale from the northeast.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
He WILL APPEAL

New York. April 12.-James w Gerard
attorney for Councilman Stewart NJ
Brice, who was yesterday sentenced TO
jail and fined for contempt OF court for
failure 60 obey the niandamus directing
the municipal council TO pass the bond
issue for the new hall Of records, said to-
day that he would appeal the case i'm
mediateiy. Mr.. Brice. Mr., Gerard said, is
out of town and he did not know when he
would return.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
WILL GO INTO lNsuR sNcE BUSINESS.

New York, April 12.-"It Is now a pro-
Ject Of the officials OF the Unl'eI states
steel corporation 90 go into the Insar-
ance business on behalf OF the company
The corporation, IL is expected. VIII i'm
sure its own property against fire and
create an accident insurance Department.
also. The plan is 10 establish a sinking
fund for these purposes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
APPOINTMENT BY PRESIDENT

Washington. April 1.-THE president to-
day made the following appointments
War; Charles r. Krauthoff 10 be. com
missary. with rank of major.
Navy, Charles j. Lang, Ia be a lieu
tenant; James &. Pryor. To he passed
assistant surgeon, with rank of Iieu-
tenant. Junior grade; Abel b. Pierce. To
he passed as assistant payniRster, with
rank of junior lieutenant, and stephen
Donely, 60 be a gunner srNI. s
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
LOST PROPELLER BLADES.

London. April l2.-The Atlantic trans
port steamer Marquette. from New York.
March 80 FOR London. passed the Lizard
at G.l5 this morning and signalled having
lost two blades of her propeller.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
MS CONDITION SERIOUS

New York. April 12--Johu Albert
Skoog. the alleged counterfeiter who shot
INK to escape. and was later taNen 90
Bellevue hospital IS suffering from
paralysis Of the right side Hts a., dition
IS serious and the hospital physicians do
not think he will recover
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
PRESENTATION TO FIREMAN

Tho members or Hose gave 90 Cant.
Thomas r. Gort2n of Hook and Ladder
No .. today. "a rUhher coat aud n palr of
ruhher boots a. Visible evidence of their
regard FOR their former associate. recent
~ prompted % be- captain
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
SAND|CO TO Lead
FILIPINO REBELS.
Chosen 10 Succeed AguinaId0 as Com
mander and Dictator Said TO
Have a Bad Record.

Of energy and Is well educated, speaking
several European languages
As announced by the Associated Press
on April s. Gen. SsndiCo "a former MEM
her 0f Aguinaldo cabinet and who ac-
cording 20 Agoncillo has been elected
commanding general OF the Filipino
forces had surrendered TO the American
authorities at Cabanatuan. in the pro-
vince OF New Eciia. Island OF Luzon. IL
was added that Sandico has bad record
and may be tried.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12

Paris. April le.-Agoncillo. the agent Of
Aguinaldo In Paris. received cabiegram
mis- morning announcing that the Fui-
Pine general, sandico, has been elected
Hs Ag1llnados successor as commanding
general OF the Filipino forces as well as
dietator during the continuation OF The
insurrect.on,
Sandico belongs to "a distinguished fam
iiy residing near Manila. He is man
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
BURGLARS COT HIS MONEY

buffalo n Y, April 10 2--while G. NJ.
Slmmonds the barrel manufacturer OF
Medina with his family was attending a
performance ~ the opera house last
stole $500 IN gold. Simmonds distrusted
banks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
ONLY HOME GROWN BEEF.

London. April 12.-The British war Of
fee confirms the report that IL Is going
60 try the experiment Of supplying the
army with only home grown beef The
experiment will entend six months from
June 1.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
MADAME StMsRlcYS COMPLAINT.

Bcrlin. April i2-Nadafnc sambfrh has
arrived herr in good health. win tho ss-
ception ~ slight attack % catarrh She
has written tpefUe Berlin naWepH psrs
complaining that the American d. press
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
YhLOls CHS nlYnRCE

Judge Douglas this AFTERNOON granted
the petition of Oliver Nsioiv of Woon-
socket for "a divorce from Molina NaIOls
This is The famous Pea soup case heard
YESTERDAY
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
ccMSTutK & SONS GET JUDGMENT.

J. r. Comxtock a Sons were given judg.
Snent In the common pleas division of tho
supreme court today against w s. Al
drich for si0si - and costs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12

settled
, Harriet II. Coffin. was appointed guar
dian on the estate of William II. Coffin.
Bond $500.
The guardian on the estate OF Bessie
II. knight was authorized 70 sell real
estate for not less than $40. private sale.
Bond $1,000
G. Knight was authorized TO sell real es-
tate ne private sale for not less than sl60.
Bond 500.
The guardian accounts on the estate OF
Margaret Mcdonald and Edward r. Nc
Elroy were settled.
The administrator account on the es-
tate OF jeremiah II. Tourtelot was
settled.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.

~ The following business was disposed OF
4 nthe municipal court today:
The administrators account on the es-
tate of Edward IA. Arlington was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12
Theodore Brown,

Saiesroom 36 Custom Houss Strset,
4 REGULAR AUCTION SALES
WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY
At 10 O'Clock a. m, of GENERAL. MER-
CHANDISE. Consignmerts solicited. AL
ways ready TO pay good prices for House
hold Goods, Office Furniture and General
Mercha ndise TO parties preferring imme-
diate cash to auction sale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12

Rardock Blood Ritters gives q nan a
clear he. an active brain. a strong. viz
orous body-nakts him at Cor ths battle
OF nfs.
Group Instantly relieved. DR. Thora.
rcleefric OIL Perfectly safe Never ,a,I.
At any drug store.
Every family should have II. houS.ho,s
medicine chest--and the frst bottle In
should be Dr. Woods Sorway Pine qvruo
Natures remedy for coughs and colds.
itching pfies7 Sever mind N physician.
failed 70 cure you. Try Doan's Ointment
No failure there. 70 cents at any drus
store
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-12-04

IT'D clothes made to look as good
lew by George Weibel, the dyer and
liner. 424 Front Street.
|GGs are scarce and hard to get
the cry is being heard in every
Iction Tor them. 1t is not known
It has caused the shut down on
lpart of the producers.
IuR line Of mems and boys under
II for Fall aud Winter is complete
lvery detail and prices are low too
Hirschmans
lE shall regret very much if you
mot call on us either Thursday,
Hay or Saturday of this week to
Jour Christmas display
IvERY member Of Company L is
lseted at drill on Thursday even
lat 7:30. There are some impor-
/ by.la which are to be passed
ID and every member OF ehe com
II is interested in the matter.
Ii should be there and have a
lie in what is done. Fines will be
EoseG for non attendance and the
snnts and disposition of these
Ito form the principal matters Of
fussion.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-12-04

DON'T pay rent forever, the South
Park people will help you quit. See
them today.
A NICE new carpet has been plac-
ed on the stage at the Opera House.
The carpet cost seventy five dollars
and adds much to the appearance of
things besides keeping SO much dust
from flying out into the house when
the actors tread the boards. Mana
ger Swisher is always looking out
for the comfort of his patrons and
he does everything for their welfare
that the patronage permits.
WE receive fresh oysters in bulk
every Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day of each week. Our oysters are
the best in the market. J. A. Weav-
ef.
THE Bon Ton Store has the largest
line of toys in town.
THE ladies who buy their hats
from Werner, Fortney d Co., are
doublv pleased: They like the hats,
also the prices.
IT will make you feel better to see
Peck's Bad Boy this evening.
THE University lecture committee
has taken big chances on the at
fractions booked for this season.
Unless they have big crowds they
will go in the hole. The excellence
of the program however will be
enough to keep the boys on the
right side of the ledger
THE "AUxILIARY Savings Banks
being issued by the Farmers & Mer-
chants Bank make it possible to save
money when the saving impulse is
upon you and prevent you from spend
ing your money when you weaken.
THERE is an opportunity offered
| for the ladies to get winter hat al
their own price nov. from Werner
Fortney and Co, formerly The Nov
city 20,
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-12-04

Buy In South Park. the place
where money grows.
DoN'r fail to see the Bad Boy this
evening.
FoR crushed and building stone
phone your orders to A. F. Fleming.
Bell telephone 1853. Peoples 81
A MEETING of the w. C. T. =. is
being held this afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Geo. c. Sturgiss.
LADIES walking skirts as well as
dress skirts, made in many styles, all
colors at Hirschmans.
ANY goods manufactured at the
wooden mills can be found at Pos
tens Cash Store at lowest prices.
GREEN & FLEMING will furnish YOU
your building sand and stone.
THE summer school at the Uni
versity in subdued form and I'M
der new management is very i'm
portant thing. We are glad that it
is to be continued Clarksburg
News
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-12-04

LADIES high grade tailo-
suits, sizes 81 0 40, much "a
ular price at Hirschmans.
A THREE hundred dollar piano for
sale at cost at Protzman's Music
Store.
OUR line Of queensware, granite
and tin ware is always complete and
you can save money by buying from
Werner, Fortney & Co.
SUPPOSE you should want to make
some friend christmas present of a
magazine subscription. The Acme
will be glad to send in the subscrip-
tion for you.
Ok Saturday evening of this week
the people of Morgantown will have
the privilege of hearing one of the
finest musical treats ever vouch
safed to any town.
Way buy pianos and organs from
strangers who are here to-day and
gone tomorrow when you can buy
as good and often better ones for
less money at Protzmanfs Music
store on Walnut street.
A LARGE lot of pianos, organs and
sewing machines at Protzman's Mu-
sic Store, on Walnut street, at Holt
day prices.
STUDENTS canes, just the thing for
an occasion like foot ball, in great
variety at Geo. 9. Hayes & Co.'S.
They are very ornamental and on oc.
casion are equally useful. Many
handsome designs.
IT was twenty three above this
morning at seven thirty. The change
from the temperature of yesterday
was quite marked and most PEG
pie find it hard to accommodate
themselves to it readily.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-12-04
}DR. Al. BOYERS,
{ DENTIST.
>Oflce.. Poster Building, Main and,
! Walnut Streets.
>CR0WN & BRIDGE WORK A SPECIALITY.
Office hours 8 10 IL am to &.


SOME people have been using fer
rets for rabbits thinking that they
are not known or suspected. The
Prosecuting Attorney has their
names together with prosecuting
witnesses and some surprises are go
ing to be sprung at the next session
of court
DR.. Hardman, the eye, ear, nose
and throat specialist will be at the
Wallace House December Bird and
4th.
THE University shoe for men is now
the leading shoe of this city. Hirseh-
mans.
THE antics of Peck's bad boy will
am use theatre goers tonight.
LADIES fine kid gloves for 69e to
$1.0O and the famous "Centeremeri"
for 81 so none better Werner, Fort
ney IL Co.
The demand for tickets for the re-
cital on Saturday evening is very
great and there will be an immense
crowd of music lovers out to hear it,
The organization is said to be one
of the very best on the road and
they will delight all who hear them.
YOUR razor will be honed and put
in the best possible order at Ad.
Bowers for % cents.
THE best crushed sand and building
stone is furnished by Green & Fleming
Bell telephone 1863. Peoples 81.
SEE the winter weights in Queen
Quality shoes at Hirsehmans.
A VERY bad boy at the Opera
House tonight.
MANY people have spoken in com
plimentary terms of the enterprise
displayed by the New DOMINION il
giving them the Presidents message
first Of any paper published here or O
any paper coming into Morgantown
| Every day the fact that this paper Is
the only one in local newspaper circles
is brought home forcibly to the peo-
pie OF this town.
LEAVE your subscription for any
and all magazines at the Acme.
GEO. c. HAYES & Co., are making
a greater effort than ever to pleas,
their Christmas trade. They have
bewildering array of silverware ant
jewelry such as people of taste buy d
this season. 1t is worth going t.
sac.
A GOOD hearty laugh for everyon
who sees Peck's Bad Boy tonight.
/ WITH the starting of the new Win
dustries which Mo.gantowD has &C
quired begins to help the old tow
along on the high road OF prosperity
and business progress. Nothing does
so much for any town as its industrie
and nc industry means so much to u
as those which are concerned with
glass making. Few towns in thu
state have more or better plants thar
we have if any of them excel US il
these particulars.
WOMEN find that they can no
we'll get along without one Of thu
three Magazines. Ladies HON,
journal, Woman's Home Companion
or the Delineator You may wan
them all. The Acme takes subscrip
tions for them.
A FULL line of Columbia soups
plum pudding and baked beans a
Viewers grocery.
ANY KIND and quality OF fur scars
and Collarette from ST up at
Hirschman'
Music lovers will enjoy the treat
on Saturday evening
If you want bed spreads, comforts
blankets. pillows, rugs, mating, oil
cloth, linoleum, the best brussels car
pets you ever saw for so cts. per yd,
Go to Werner, Fortney & Co.'s, for
merly The Novelty Co.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-12-04

oNsULT DR.. Hartman at the Wal
3 House Dec. 3D. and 4th.
TX your barber for Neog after the
e. 1t is better than bay rum IN
y way, is healing, makes the face
9th, cures and prevents disease.
k'HE West Virginia Bar as usual
Is to its readers filled with matters
Interest to the legal profession.
gives the decisions of the supreme
rt in advance of any other publi-
ion.
iREEN & FLEMING will deliver your
5erfal for foundations right on the
and promptly. Bell telephone 1863.
Iple's 81.
lis easy method, his presence,
the little action he put into his
K to aid his expression were all
Eerb. The above is what the Pitts
g Dispatch says of Mr.. Ernest
bible.
THURSDAY, Friday and Saturday
his week will be Christmas open
lat the Acme. You should not
3 it.
HE Indianapolis Sentinel says
Gamble has one of the most
Eerfnl and musical voices on the
be to-day. Mr.. Gamble will APP
at Commencement Hall on Fri
evening, Dec. 6.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-12-04

PICKS Bad Boy tonight at the
Opera house.
THE place to buy your dolls, AL
buns, Toilet cases,s Handkerchiefs
and Christmas novelties, and save
money is at Werners, Fortney q Co.
BRING the good boys to see the
bad boy tonight and let them have
a hearty laugh.
MANAGER Geo. W. Heath, who
will present tonight Peck's Bad
Boy at the Opera House Wednesday
Dec. 4th, seems to think that a good
play should have good players and
has secured many of last seasons
favorites, including Miss Violet Hill
son, in the title role, Fred Wenzel,
for the tormented old Groceryman.
There is also in addition, a strong
specially program, which will in
clude the Madison Brothers, bag
punchers and scientific boxers, clev
crest Of their age before the public.
The Great Brindamour, king of wiz
ards; and Miss Lille May White,
who has all the aca1neries needed
TO make success, a fine figure,
handsome appearance, rich voice
and splendid dresses. You don't
want to miss the show this year
sure.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-12-04
ABOUT OUR FRIENDS.
Personal Mention Of Prominent People
Where They are and How they are.

,WHeFe Ihey are anu HOW tney are.
Frank Domain is quite sick at his
home in South Morgantown.
Nate Shaffer is in the postoffice
while Miss Mary Madigan is sick.
Mrs. E. B. Stewart has gone to
Martinsburg to spend month visit
Ing her parents.
Mrs. j. NJ. Bell has been quite
sick for some time but is better at
last reports.
Miss Francis Leeoh who has been
visiting relatives in Pittsburg has
returned home.
J. B. Wisman, of Osgood, has sold
his property and expects to remove
to Fairmont where be will in future
reside.
Mr.. j. E. Williams the neS assist
ant manager at the Tavern In Fair
mont was one of the proprietors of
the Florentine at Huntington.
Edward Herd has gone to Tampa,
Florida, where he will be for mouth
or more looking after his orange
groves. He has some very fine prop
erty in that part of the country.
MosT people have been placing bal
comics on their houses without asking
council for permission but Mr.. d. l..
Donley went at the matter in the
proper spirit asking permission to-
place them on his High street block.
George Layton remains about the
same at the Hartigan hospital. He
has regained consciousness but lapses
back into insensibility frequently.
The chances for his recovery grow
with each passing day but the physi-
clans give but little hope as yet for
it.
Miss Bertha johnson of Union
town was attacked by a white man
on Saturday evening who caught
her by the throat and was only
frightened away by young man
coming along. The fellow escaped
without being recognized. This is
the third attempt of the same ma
ture in Uniontown in the past few
weeks.
A letter from Miss Winifred
South states that she and her moth
er have gone to Thomasville, Ga,
where Mrs. Lucas and Arthur are
located. Examination of Mrs. South
by leading physicians at Johns Hop
kins revealed the fact that she was
not suffering from consumption as
feared but that the trouble is a mi
nor malady. With plenty of out
door exercise she will recoye r from
it.
Robert S. Burkhart a travelling
man for the Collins Cigar Company
of Pittsburg died on Tuesday of
heart disease at his home in Mar
tinsburg. He was son of state
senator Robert G. Burnhart. The
dead man visited Morgantown every
month and was very well known
and popular in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ephraim Walters
have moved into their new residence
on Wiley street. The residence is
one of the finest and handsomest in
town This estimabie couple moved
here from Masontown, Pa, sometime
ago and have been warmly weleom-
coined to a home in Morgantown.
They have made many new friends
in addition to those they already
had before removing here.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-12-04
.e0r!y Svozydoay

Carries a watch these days.
Those who have no time piece
Ire certain to find choice In
he large stock which we carry,
ind many buy cases for their
Movements from among the
handsome assortment we are
.eady to exhibit at all times.
Every young man who is about
D pop the question will insure a
favorable reply by selecting a
beautiful engagement ring.
Eome in and examine our stock.
|,eo. c. Hayes & Son,
leading jewelers..
r. A. HAYES, Optician.