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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-17
Soft Coal Cheaper.

NEW YORK, Oct. 16.-Coal dealers
who have been specializing in cargoes
of soft coal for future delivery are re-
ported almost panic stricken over the
outlook for speedy resumption in the
anthracite fields, and a number of
large lots have been dumped upon the
market. Prices for bituminous have
declined from around $40 to $3.50 y
ton. Domestic sizes of anthracite stiM
bring SIS to $40.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-17
WIN -UNIoNIsTs OVER.
Probable Course of the Miners in the
Scranton District.

SCRANTON, Pa, Oct. 16.-of the
ninety-eight collieries operated by the
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, the
Delaware & Hudson, the Temple, the
Erie and the Ontario & Western COM
panies, the five "big carriers" having
headquarters here, only two, the But
Ter, at Pfttston, and the Hallstead, at
Duryea, which were allowed to flood,
cannot be reopened at once, that is,
within week from the time the strike
is declared off.
The fact that there are only 10000
non union men at work, and that TO-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-17
TWO PRIZE ESSAYS OF
LIFE INSURANCE MEN
Mr.. Sutton, of Massachusetts,, and Mr..
Hamilton, of New Jersey, Win.

Hamilton, OF New Jersey, WIN.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. IT, = The
second days session of the National
Association of Life Underwriters was
devoted largely to the interesting OBJ
servances connected with the reading
of two prize essays and the presenta-
ton of the prizes therefor. E. P. SUIT
ton, of Pittsf1eld, Mass, was ANNOUNCE
ed as the winner of the first prize for
an essay on What the Life Insur-
ance Agent Owes to His Procession
and Willard L. Hamilton, of Newark,
N. J., as the winner of the second
prize. The first named was presented
a loving cup, and Mr.. Hamilton a
beautiful vase.
Franklin Webster, editor of the IN
surance Press of New York, read
paper entitled "The Age of Insur-
ance,'. in which he charged the pres
ent era as the most suspicious the bus
mess life Of insurance had ever known.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-17
BIDDERS SHOW A STRANGE
LACK OF APPRECIATION
Effects of the Author of David Ha-
rum" Sold at Low Fiuures,

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Oct. 16. - An
auction sale of part Of the effects Of
the late Edward Noyes Westcott, au-
thor of David Harum," was held to-
day. The valuable bric-a-brac library
and personal belongings of Mr.. West
colt had been reserved from sale by
the heirs, but several articles of inter-
est were knocked down at small
price. A solid mahogany bedstead used
by Mr. Westcott just before his death,
went for $1.40. A stays head, shot by
the author, sold for $1.25. A music
cabinet brought 81. The. entire sale
Melted only $75.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-17
TEN LAKE SAILORS ARE
GIVEN UP AS LOST
Left a Founcered Steamer and Their
En,ty Boat Is Found.

Left Foundered Steamer and Their
Empty Boat Is Found.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct e1s.-An
hope that the ten men who had left
the laundering steamer &c. B. Lock
wood off the port of Ashtabula, in
Lake Erie, Monday night, were still
alive was dispelled when the oHerturn
ed boat that they had embarked in
was picked up late, this afternoon off
that port by the boat ]. Ct, Granmer.
The missing men are. Second Mate
John Rrittz, Of Toledo. Chief Engi-
neer David Burns, of Marine City;
Henry Rossman, second engineer, Fair
Haven; Fireman Fred Green, Marine
City; Fireman julius Schmidt, resi-
dencc not known; Joseph Porey, oiler,
Fair Haven; William Miller, deckhand,
residence not known, and two deck
HANDS and one fireman, names not
known.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-17
DOCTORS LISTEN TO PAPERS
PRESUMABLY INSTRUCTIVE
Yesterdays Doinss of the Mississippi
Valley Association.

Yesterdays longs or the MiSsfSSiPPi
Valley Association.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Oct. 16.-The
Mississippi Valley Medical association
held a general session today, after
which the surgeons and the physi-
clans separated to attend their re-
spectiye sessions. The feature of the
general session was an address, on the
general subject Of Medicine" by DR..
Hugh T. Patrick, of Chicago. A com
nittee was appointed to nominate
the officers of the association for the
ensuing year, and the report of the
executive committee was read and re-
ferred. -
In the medical section papers were
read by DR.. George F..BufIer, of Alma,
Mich. DR.. w. Stuart 1eeeh, Breckten,
MIMI and others. In the surgical
section the essayists Included DR.. H.
o. Walker, of Detroit; DR.! C. e. Ruth.
Of Keokuk, Iowa, and others.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-17
FIELD GUNS FOR ARTILLERY
MAY NOW BE MADE
Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
Recommends That This Be Done.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 16.-The
board of ordnance and Notifications
today definitely decided on a recon-
mendation regarding a field gun for
the United States artillery. If this
recommendation is approved by the
secretary of war, the ordnance bureau
will be directed to proceed at once
with the manufacture Of field guns, US
Ing as type the best features of the
various types of guns which have been
considered by the board Of ordnance
and Notifications.
1t is probable that this gun will re-
tain most of the features of the gun
constructed by the ordnance bureau,
and which has received the partial in
dorsement of the board of ordnance
and Notifications.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-17
NUMEROUS PAPERS ON
GASEOUS SUBJECTS READ
GasIisht Association Will Meet in De-
troit Next Year.

NEW YORK, Oct. 16.-The second
days session of the American Gaslight
association was held today. Papers
were read on Gas Rates and Fran
chise Tax by George Mclean, Du-
buque, Iowa; Cleaning and Care of
Gas Stoves" George S. Clarke, Kansas
City, Mo-; ''Why Milwaukee Did Not
Build Inclines," r. B. Brown, Milwau-
kee; "a Test of a High-power Incan-
descent Lamp" w. c. Morris, Ravens
wood, L. I. 1t was decided to hold the
next convention in Detroit, Mich, on
the third Wednesday Of October, 1908.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-17

are determined to force the education
bill through without accepting any
material amendment by the aid Of the
closure, first by clauses, and, If OBJ
struction be persisted in, by closuring
whole sections of the bill.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-17
New President for colombo.

PANAMA, Oct. 16.-Gen. Perdomo,
minister of state and supreme COM;
mander of the Colombian army, who
has been Invested with presidential
power, arrived here today. He was &C
corded most enthusiastic reception.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-17
GREAT TASK FOR COMMISSION.
its Composition Spoken Highly Of by
Coal Presidents.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1s.-F'ew Of the
representatives Of the coal interests
would discuss the present status OF
the coal situation today beyond ex-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-17
KlCKlNCAT KINGSTON
SUBJECTS OF KING EDWARD
MAKE LOUD COMPLAINT OF
MIsGovERMMENT
MASS MEETING CALLS
FOR A NEW GOVERNOR

RedHot Resolutions Denying State
naent of the Colonial Government
Regarding Consequences of the Vol
canic Eruptions-Loud Call Sent to
Joseph Chamberlain.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-17
LEADERS OF THE HAITIEN
REVOLUTION SEEK EXILE

Firmin and His Fellow Wors,ies on Board
American cnuIsen.
PORT AU PRINCE, foct, l6.-Ffrunin,
olution, have embarked in exile on board
the United States cruiser Cincinnati
They will probably be Saken to Jamaica
or st. Thomas.
CAPE HAITIEN, Haiti, oct 16.-Linbe
has been evacuated by the revolutionists
and the army of Gen. Nord, the war Min
lister, is marching on Gonaives.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-17
Preparing to Resume.

The coal companies, anticipating the
ending of the strike next week, are
busily preparing for resumption. Tens
Of thousands of coal cars are in the
regions ready for loading, and extra
efforts viii be made in moving them
to the large distributing centers once
mining is resumed. 1t is estimated that
more than 200 of $50 colIieries will be
in operation by the end of next week
and will produce enough coal to re-
lieve the situation.
An authority in coal mining said to-
day that the coal companies as a re-
suit of the strike, are 30,000,000 of tons
behind.
President Mitchell has notified Pres
ident Roosevelt of the action of the
three executive boards.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-11

HOLIDAY neckwear for men at
Hirschmans.
A REMARKABLE increase is to tie
noted in Sunday school classes at this
season Of the year
A RATHER small house attended
the show last night. The character
of the weather kept them away
ANY way 1t wont do any harm to
hope that the Failing Run bridge
iron may be on its way in a few days
and that the structure may be placed
before very long.
IT Is hard matter to keep the
mud off the streets but it is a thing
which should be done at this time OF
the year as the mud is never so dis
agreeable as it is in the winter time.
OF course the servant girl question
is a live issue. 1t was never so live
in Morgant0wn as at present. Tht
girls who want gcNd homes at gooo
wages should come here to work
They are badly needed.
| BIDS Tor the stone work on thu
power house of the Traction company
will be received up until noen tomeF
row. 1t is the intention TO keel
! things moving and the plant VIII b
erected before many months.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-11

IN the newspaper business as in
other lines it has been proved con-
clusively that there is no room fer a
lazy man.
THE tune has changed somewhat
and now people are predicting a
green Christmas. We can tel bet
ter when the time comes.
RAIN and mud are very disagreed
bic and they are doubly SO when one
has reason to expect snow and freez-
ing weather without the mud.
I TOMORROW evening the Fortnight
ly will meet ia the Beta Theta ri hail.
post Office building. They will be en-
tertained by Prof. and Mrs. Waitman
Barbe. All OF the members are ex-
pected tG'be present.
S. NJ. KART of Point Marion who
was arrested charged with arson has
been declared to be not guilty by
the jury. He has been discharged
from the custody of the court.
The case attracted much attention
in Fayette county.
A KANSAS newspaper comp AGENT
ly remarks: There are six preat b.
ers ir the jails of this state, but
thank God not a single editor
What will puzzle the six unfoftu-
nate preachers is how under the
canopy a lot Of editors manage to
escape the clutch of justice.
The local demand tor coal has in
creased very much of late. A great
many establishments that use steam
boilers have laid in a supply. There
is every reason to believe that the
gas supply will be abundant Shen
the additional line is completed
which will be done in a few days.
The Ciarksburg Telegram has
succeeded the Post OF this city. 1t
is issued with new dress and is
very much improved both from a
mechanical and news standpoint.
The paper will DE issued in the morn
ing instead of afternoon as soon as
new machinery can be secured an6
plans perfected for the change
The song recital by Sidney Lloyd
Wrightson in the Central Presby-
terian church is a much talked Of
event. All music lovers are expect
ing treat, and it is certain they
will not be disappointed. Mr.
Wrightson has reputation in En-
gland and America. Miss Margaret
Hopwood, one of our most accom-
/ plished pianists, will be his accom-
panist.-Uniontown News Standard
GENUINE Alligator leather
pocket books at Ream's drug
store.
e. O. DARNELL, supernten dent o
the Reform School was struck with q
beer bottle while on train neal
ClarksbuTg. A fight started and III
was hit with missile intended for thu
trainmen by the roudy who was fight
ing. 1t required seven stitches t.
sew up his face. Detectives are aftel
the men and they will be given heavy
sentences when caught.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-11

1T is but TWO weeks until Christ
mas. The holiday season is almost
upon US.
AN electric road is projected to run
from Clarksburg to Buckhannon. Ii
will be % miles long or ID miles short
er than by rail as at present. Appli-
cation has been made to the county
courts of Harrison and Lewis counties
by w. z. Fowkes Of Buckhannon for
the franchise to operate the road.
On the evening Of February 10th
the officers Of the cadet corps will give
big military ball. This is expected
to eclipse anything yet given in Nor
gantown. The Armory is a fine place
ia which TO dance and there will be a
big crowd many of whom will be from
out OF town.
THE White Mountain Ice Cream
and Oyster Parlors keep ice cream al
the year and are never out. Call US
at any time; we keep the cream. l2o
Walnut street, both phones.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-11
.eyner's,
PITTSBURC, PA.
TILTED GIRL Is DEAD
FAITHLESs LOVER DiING.

He took Carbolic Acid when He Learn
ed that She had Died of Broken
Heart -Guests Assembled for We'd
ding but He Refused to come.
Elghteen-year old Bessie Hallam,
of Amwell township, Washington
county Pa, is dead at her home. and
James Doak, of Pigeon Creek, near
here. who was to be her husband, is
in a serions condition as result OF
taking a dose OF carbolic acid. The
GIRL is said to have died ola broken
heart as result of Doak's refusal
to marry her on their appointed
wedding day. Remorse caused by
the girls death induced Doak to
take the poison.
Doak and Miss Hallam were to
have been married last spring.
Doalx who is farmer, met the girl
at Columbus, O. The ceremony was
to take place at tina home OF the
girls aunt in Washington. The girl
prepared her trousseau The atten-
dances and guests were present, and
the minister was read.S to perform
the ceremony, but the bridegroom
did not come.
After waiting for some time
messenger was sent TO the hotel
where Doak was found. He inform
ed the messenger that he would not
be present. Another messenger was
sent. to whom he said that he had
changed his mind and to inform the
Girl that he could not be pres
emit. The guests were dismis
SD and the girl, accompanied
by her parents, went to her home
broken hearted over the outcome
of her courtship.
The girl became i'll several weeks
ago aud died on Sunday. Wher
she died she requested that Doak bt
informed that her death had result
ed from a broken heart. The mar
brooded over the girls death unit
he secured vial of carbolic acio
and swallowed most or its contents
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-11

THE report of the state tax commits
sion is accusing much interest and
there will be lively fight over some
features of it. The recommendations
in some cases are quite radical.
THE state Normal Regents have
been in session at Charleston. They
had number Of things to consider.
Among them was the scandal at Glen
vile and their report TO the legisla-
ture. They will ask for big appropri-
tions.
A RAILROAD is being planned into
Shepherdstown and the people OF that
village do not want it to come. They
say they are perfectly satisfied with
the way that things are over there
and they are afraid that they will not
be satisfied when the new order is in
troduced.
NOTICE. have just received LOT
of hot water bottles and fountain
syringes. The prices are right. W. A.
REAM, the druggist.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-11

LOTS OF people are having fun at
the bowling alleys in the basement of
the Hotel MADEIRA.
THE dance at the Turn Verein on
Saturday night will be very pleasant
affair and all friends OF the club are
cordially invited to be present.
THE Hotel Mahaney at Uniontown
has been sold by G. II. Gorley to g.
w. Johnson and w. r. Gray for $780,
900. 3orley made $35, 600 on his in
vestment after running the place for
about four years
AT Wayne, the county seat OF
Wayne county, it is charged that a
number of citizens have helped them.
selves tu the furniture of the court
house and that the temple of justice
there is almost bare 81 fixtures.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-11
Left Handed Bnt All Right.

James S. PARKER, who is now pop
ular extra passenger conductor on the
b. & O. road, on the train running
from Pittsburg to Weston, is prac-
tical railroader. He has advanced
step by step from the freight service,
and no matter where the company
places him he is efficient. He is care
full of the company's interests, and
courteous to the travelling public, two
essential points that go great way s
to make a man successful rairoader.
If you're a traveller you'll know the
only left. handed ticket puncher on
the B. & O. is Parker. -Uniontown
Genius.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-11

ALL grades aud kinds of gloves at
Hirschmans.
A FINE line of ladies pocket books
and card cases at Reams drug store
u. G. WELLS has added lot of new
fixtures to mis- barber shop ana em-
nj VS. four BARRIERS. He gives the Lest
attention to all customers and invites
your patronage. Shop under CITY
Hospital, Main street
GEO. C. HAYES & Co, have new
stock OF watch movements that IN
cludes all grades and prices, all can
find what you want there.
THE approaching visit of Santa
Claus is causing much excitement
among the children and their elders
have to get up and dust to keep pace
with it.
A LARGE number of extras have
been sent here hy the Parkersburp
News with their write up of Morgan
town in them. These papers have
been in great demand aud some very
complimentary things are being salo
about the paper by people of The
town.
AMONG the papers of the STATE
which have made great improvements
during the past year the Falrmon'
Times takes high rank. The paper L
alert and up to date and it is beint
read by a large and ever increasing
army of patrons 1t has set ho
pace for the small dallies of the STATE
and not many of them can stay In th'
running with them.
A COLLEGE is to be erected at Elk
ms. 1t will be known as the Davis
and Elkins College. The institution
will be under cont, OF of the Pi, shy
terrain church. 1t will become val
liable feeder for the University
Work on the buildings is to begin il
early spring and it will start mex
fall if the present plans do do mis-
carry.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-11

Dos'T wear clothes with dirty
looking spots on them when Weible
will make them look as well as new
for trife. Send them to 424 Front
street
GEO. G. HAYES & Co.'S new stock
1T pearl and other rings is the pref
test yet shown. Mr.. Hayes has very
excellent taste and judgment in the
selection of such goods. He always
gets what pleases.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-11

A VISIT to HIrschmans carpet de-
partment will amply repay you.
You will find the best brussels car
pet in town for soy per yard. The
priettiest and cheapest line of rugs,
mattings, linoleums, oil cloth, DC at
Werner Fortney Il Co.
A FULL and new line Of silver pur-
ses and satchels, all sizes, all prices,
all new styles and shapes.
GEO. @. HAYES & Co.,
Leading jewelers..
TOILET sets at Reams drug store.
LIVE and learn that Ream's White
Pine and Tar is the best for Cough
and Colds w. A Ream's New Drug
Store High street.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-11
Little Jones
The Big Wall Paper Man.

BsSrWe are daily receiving new
goods for next season.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-11
Glass Factory Burns.

A special from Fostoria states
that the Fostoria Glass Speciality
Company's plant burned this morn
ing with loss of $4,000 and insur.
ance of $4,000. Many of the resi-
dents of Morgantown came here from
the town where the fire occurred.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-11

" AIUHEO
No more substan-
tial gift than a
Watch. None more
appreciated. We
are showing an inn
mense line.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-11
ABOUT OUR FRIENDS.
Personal Mention of Prominent People.
How they are and Where they are.

G. f. Holden has given his bond as
county clerk in Harrison county and
will enter on the discharge Of his du-
ties the first OF January.
Judge Reppert Of Jniontown Is TO
be one of the speakers at the Sigma
Chi banquet in Pittsburg on Saturday
night. The boys from here will prob
ably go down on Saturday morning.
The banquet is to be at the University
club
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-11
Diamonds.

We have just received the largest
cansignment'of diamonds, direct from
an importer, that ever came to Nor
gantown, All sizes from / karat to
"a karat. See onrimmense line.
GEO. G. HAYES Il Co,
Leaning Jewiefs
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-11

MEXICAN hand carved pocket
books for the ladies at Ream's
drug store.
WTrn the coming of rainy and bad
weather list Of accidents from slides
may be expected on the railroads.
TRY ch ssu protector and keep
warm and avoid cold on the lungs, at
Ream's drug store.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-12-11
Glass and paint-See Jones.

SATISFACTORY laundry work done
at 13l Walnut street. Lee Fink pro-
prietor.
WEAVER the grocer makes a spec
ialty of giving to every patron the
very choicest goods for the least
money Call his store for any sup
plies needed in your larder.
LEAVE orders for Reymers Xmas
candies at Reams drug store
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27

From the Atlanta Constitution.
'Jedge." said the colored prisoner. rs I
expected ter tell de truth?''
"Of course you are
well, then, des go ahead en- sentence
fust-"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-27
A Definition.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Pa" said the little mosquito, what
does perseverance mean. anyway
perseverance,, my child" replied the
wise old insect. means finding a hole in
a wire screen"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
Generous Contributions.
JURY TEST CASE.
Argument Heard by the Court Of Ap-
peaIs TODAY.

argument on the test case prepared 10
settle the question OF the legality Of the
drawing and organization of the grand
and petit tgFies, for the January term OF
the Supreme Court Of the District. was
begun this morning in the Court Of Ap-
peals for the District
The case on hearing is that Of William
Clark, colored. indicted January 10. for
larceny When arraigned in Criminal Court
No. the prisoner was not reDrsss 1t=d Ly
counsel and Justice Anderson ASHAMED
Aessrs. r Ross Perry end D. ". = .ker
10 his defence.
The argument was begun by Mr.. Baker.
who was followed by District Attorney
Gould. representing the Government The
closing argument was made by Nr. Perry.
The court took the matter under nd-
yisement
Doubt as to the legality Of the drawing
and organization was raised in an article
published in The Times on the morning Of
January last It was pointed out that
the grand and petit juries serving in the
Supreme Court Of the District were drawn
and organized under a Joint resolution
adopted by Congress on December Il last
The Jurles were drawn on December %
ana organized on January 9Th instant
Inc joint resolution under which thew
were organized was. however. not signed
by the President until the night Of Janu-
airy s.