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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17

Nelson, like all the greatest COM
manders on sea or land, made his mis-
takes and his failures, but there is only
one instance on record of his having
been actually defeated in a direct at
tack. This occurred at Santa Cruz, in
the Canary islands, on July "a, 1907.
The place was very strongly fortified,
and Nelson, in the face of a fire of fifty
guns from the batteries, attempted to
storm the town by boats. The attempt
was frustrated by the strength of the
mole and the nonappearance of a land
force which should have co-operated.
A hundred and fifty men were killed
and hundred wounded on the British
side, and Nelson lost his right arm.
Two flags were also captured, and
these are still kept in the cathedral OF
Santa Cruz.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17

REMEMBER the sale of refreshments
and useful articles att TIE Baptist
church Saturday evening Dec. 18th.
Come and have a pleasant evening and
buy your Christmas presents. The
usual prices will be charged for ice
cream, cake and coffee.
If you have lived here long you
know. If not this will tell you that
you can buy the best shoes that are
sold in Morgantown for the prices at
G. w. John & Co.'S.
A. n, Thompson who was formerly
a student here is at Pretori a and is
engaged AS pendent for one of
the leading dailies of South Africa.
HIS likes the country very much but
says that living expenses are extreme
ly high.
WHEN there comes dull season in
business matters those who have been
careful enough to have balance In
the savings department of one of our
banks will feel very comfortable over
it. The man who has his savings
then can snap his fingers at hard
times
WHEN the glass factories OF the
middle west are closed the men will
be sent into this section. Many of
them will come to Morgantown.
This valley will accommodate many
OF the workmen and new factories will
be built. 1t means much to this
section to have this move take place
THE La lies Aid Society Of the M.
f. Church will give silver offering
reception at the hcmeset Mrs. G. c..
Stu giss, Thursday Decem Der 18th,
froms to 10 o'clock p. m All are
cordially invited, old and young.
Light refreshments will be served
and the free will offering, regulated
by the inclination and ability of the
guests, will be added to the fund
for carpetipg the new church.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17
u. of Michigan Worried.

Coach Yost left few days ago for
an extended trip through. the West
and Northwest, Just what his mis-
sion is remains mystery at the Oni-
versity Of Michigan and at Ann Ar
Dor, not even the foot ball manage
men1 were able to pin him down defn-
itely to the statement that he willre-
turn to Michigan next year.
RumUrs, say the Pttsburg Dis
patch, are afloat that he will go to
Wisconsin TO take Phil Kings place;
another is that the University OF Mis-
souri, has offered the West Virgin
ians fabulous sum to take charge of
the team.
The contract which binds Yost and
Michigan is one which does not take
chisel TO break Yost must simply
give notice at the eni of the football
season that he does not care to return
the following year.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17
The scotch Sunday.

AS an instance of the observance of
the Sabbath in Scotland, an English
paper tells of a postman having a route
between Stirling and Blairdrummond.
He was observed to ride bicycle over
his six miles on weekdays and to walk
the same distance on Sunday, and when
asked why he replied that he was
not allowed to use the machine on Sun
day. An investigation followed, and
the postman's explanation proved to
be correct.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17
PAY OF ARDITRATORS.
Senate Passed Bill Fixing Com
pensation of the Anthracite
Coal Strike Commission.
THE WAC0EER-BUTLER CONTEST.
House Devotes almost the Entire Day
to Discussion of a Resolution to
Limit the Period of Taking Testi-
mony in the cass to Forty Days.
IF a Resolution to

Washington, Dec. 12.-The senate
late yesterday afternoon passed, with
several amendments, the bill fixing
the compensation of the anthracite
coal strike commission. and it now
goes to conference. The sentiment
of the senate was strongly in favor
of allowing the members of the COM
mission who are not in the civil or
military service of the government a
lump sum for their service. and after
considerable debate $4,000 was set
tied upon rs the proper amount, thus
taking the matter out of the hands OF
the president, as the bill originally
provided.
Several other amendments to the
bill were adopted, fixing the expenses
of the commissioners ard the assist
ant recorders at $40 per day. instead
of S25, and leaving the question Of
the amount of salary to the assistant.
recorders and employees to the COM
mission. The name of the commits
sion was changed to Anthracite Coal
Strike Arbitration"
An amendment offered by Mr. Dan
lei (Va.) intended to prohibit officers
In the civil or military branches OF
the government from serving on com
missions or performing duties other
than called for by law. provoked a
long discussion, and in response to
the appeals of Mr.. Allison and Mr..
Hoar finally was withdrawn.
At 2 o'clock the statehood bin came
up and there was a brisk exchange
between Mr.. Quay, who favors the
omnibus bill. and senators who OPP
pose it regarding its consideration
Mr. Quay and Mr. Bates said they
were ready to vote. Mr.. Beveridge,
Mr.. Lodge. Mr.. Hale and others pro
tested against pressing the bill so
soon after IL was reported, and it went
over until Monday.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17

Of Fayette County-Is Ring Ridden
and Corrupt-Has Largest Crimi.
nal List.
Fayette is the most remarkable coun-
ty In the state. It's condition is notori-
oos. II is ring ridden and controlled
by corruption. The county court Is
the ''whiskey ring" of the county; it
owns the wholesale liquor house which
every saloon keeper must agree to buy
FROM before he can get license: it
controls 40 saloons In the county an d
has absolute control OF the whisk ey
business.
The sheriff is bar keeper. The
Judge of the Criminal Court is under
indictment In his own court for en-
hezzlement and will have to vacate
the bench to let special Judge sit
on trial on him. The debt OF the
county is $780,, 1000 and the tax rate is
~. 80 on the 800. or ABOUT ., 900
voters 10 the county 5000 were last
year returned delinquent. And one
dfth OF the inmates OF the peniten-
tiary are from Fayette county. Can
any county beat it2
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17

Mr. Skinfiint ION receiving a deputa-
ton from his employees)-Well, what's
the matter now?
Clerk (spokesman)-We want to be
paid every week instead of every
month
Ugh! You get all that's due to you,
don't your"
Eyes, SIR
"And promptly to day."
Eyes, sir"
"Then why do you want to be paid
weekly instead of monthly?"
please, sir. it's so we won't be get
tin the lumbago carryin' home our
wages" London Answers.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17
TWO BIG DEALS.
Nearly Twenty Thousand Acres
OF Coal Land Bought


One Tract ON Miracle Run and the
Other one is Located Near Hagans--
uniontown Men are the Purchasers
in Each lnstanc Coal Bought for
Speculation.
Two big coal deals are being con-
summated in this county. One Of
them is on the west side and the 9TH
err is on this side Of the liver. In tho
former six thousand acres OF Pitts
burg coal has been said by J. II.
Gump to a party OF eight Uniontown
men VIII. Sc names are not given out
for publication.
w. G. Antrim of Uniontown Is act
ing as their trustee aud the deeds are
being made 10 him. Tue price paid
is $32 so per acre MI. Gump took
IL up at $50 an acre. The coal lies on
Miracle Run and adjoins two other
big tracts which have been purchased
out there and on Dunkard creek.
The trustees of the other blocks OF
coal are r. w. Dawson and ID. g.
Westenhaver. The three blocks to-
gether aggregate twenty thousand
acres. IL has been bought for specu-
lation and the entire block will be
sold ip a lump. ~
Eighty farms are 10 the Gump place
aud the deeds are now being prepared
for the transfer by Lazzelle and Stew
art The same firm has also had
charge OF the transfer OF tho other
territory which Is located near Hs-
gans. This is a tract Of ten Thousand
acres.
1t has been bought by several
Uniontown men among whom are
George L. Hibbs. Jos. Il. Barnes,
james Il Barnes, James g. Work and
Jacob II. Lynn.
M. e. Fetty and w. f. Mcintyre
optioned this land. Money for IL Ia
now being disbursed by Lazzelle and
Stewart and big wad Of coin will be
brought into the county by the sale.
About half Of this has been taken up
and paid for and the rest will be turn
ed over Immediately.
PROFESSOR Cox's paper at the Fort
nightly club this evening should be Of.
special interest. 1t Is upon Emerson's
ideas Of art.
Bowman The West Virginia univer-
sity boy who pitched for Homestead
lest year may play with the Dallas,
Texas. team next year.
A FEW students have already gone
to their homes for the Christmas va
cation. All who are to 90 will depart
within very few days. Every one
wishes them pleasant vacation.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17
church Dedicated.

The handsome new Baptist church
at Grafton was dedicated Sunday
morning at 1890 o'clock. The dedi-
catory sermon was preached by Rev.
f. Fl. Martin, d. D., an eminent
minister Of Salem. and he was assist
ed by Rev. crumley pastor of the
church. The new church is one Of
the most modern houses of worship
in that town.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17
Left Handed But All Right.

James s. PARKER who is now pop
.ular extra passenger conductor 90 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 whore 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
to make man successful railroader.
If you're traveller you'll know the
only left handed ticket puncher on
the B. & o. is Parker. Uniontown
Genius.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17
TILTED GIRL Is DEAD
FAITHLESs LOVER DAING.
He took CarbolIc Acid when He Learn

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.
EIghteen-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 serious condition as a result of
taking a dose of carbolic acid. The
girl is said to have died of 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.
Doak 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, to perform
the ceremony. but the bridegroom
did not come
After waiting for some time a
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
ent. The guests were dismis
sed 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 and died on Sunday. When
she died she requested that Doak be
informed that her death had result
ed from a broken heart. The man
brooded over the girls death until
he secured vial of carbolic acid
and swallowed most or its contents
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17

An interesting and picturesque GUS
tom in southwestern France is that OF
going to market on stills. Groups Of
young men and women mounted on
high stills may be seen daily crossing
lie marshy plains known as "the Ian
des." ''The Landes" are cut up into
small bitches, pools and hummocks,
and stills are in consequence almost
necessary to those who desire to trav-
erse them.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17
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Portrait of Martha Washington.

The Postoffice Department at Wash
ington has begun the issue of stamps
bearing the Martha Washington por-
trait These stamps will replace the
present cents stamps. 1T is expect
ed that about 1000, 900 of them will
be distributed to the postctiices of the
country within year.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17

FREIGHT rates on coke, iron ore,
and finished products on all roads
running out of Pittsburg are to he ad.
vanced i've per cent. This decision
is a result Of a conference held yester-
day by Oflials OF the PENNSYLVANIA
railroad, the Pennsylvania lines west,
the Baltimore & Ohio, the Erie, the
Lake Shore, the New York Central,
and the Piftsburg and Lake Erie.
The committee who are now at work
on the new schedule will AK the date
ofthe advance probably January LIST.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17

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.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17
Brilliant Society Event in Wheeling
Last Evening Prominent People

Present.
Dwight f Wagner was married
last night in Wheeling. The follow
Ing special seat last night tells Of the
event which was one of the most not
able which has occurred in the First
city for some time:
Dwight II. Wagner and Miss Elsie
Whitaker daugher of Senator and
Mrs. Nelson E. Whitaker, were mar
'ied this evening at ST. Matthew's
Episcopal Church, and the affair was
an Important event in the smart set.
The bridesmaids were Misses Mabel
Brown and Henrietta Harper: the
matrons of honor, Mrs. John W..
Storer and Mrs. Harry Whitaker;
John l.. Wagner was the groomsman,
and the ushers were: Guy Wagner,
Ptice Whitaker, Harry Whitaker,
Arch Moffat, Benjamin Curran Of
Binehamton, N. Y, and Chauucey
Wiley Of Morgautown. The groom,
who is son OF Cashier John Wag-
nes of the National Bank, is connect.
cd with the Wheeling Corrugating
Company. Among the guests were
many from distant cities.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17
Uncertain.

nc queeI ChaP. y
Yes. Just now he was saying that
nothing was certain in this world but
the uncertainty Of things, and you
couldn't bank on that."-Detroit Free
Press.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17
The Poet Turned.

Office Boy-I told dat poet wot called
dat you wuz out of town.
Editor-Good! What did he say?
Office Boyle said he thought he
noticed an improvement in de paper
New York Journal.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17

J. B. Hussey, of Washington. d
c., examiner in rural route service,
will be IN Morgantown on Saturday
to hold acivil service examination for
rural carriers of route No. 4. There
is only one application tor the posi-
ton and that is W. Fl. Courtney.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17

johnson writes that he's just killed
the hero in his new novel"
"Well. he needn't worry over that;
any jury will acquit himw-Atlanta
Constitution.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17

,sis Insomnia Completely Cured.
sThey tell me you have cured your
self of chronic insomnia"
Eyes. Pm completely cured"
lit must be a great reliefr'
''Reliefl | should say 1t was! Why,
i lie awake half the night thinking
how used to suffer from it."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17
Our ArfstOcracy,

"She claims, l believe, to be descend.
ed from king"
Eyes. Before her grandfather struck
1t rich he was known as the poker king
Of White Hoss Flats."-Chicago Rec
ord Herald
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17
VIRGINIA COLLEGE

FOr YOUNG LADIES, Roanoke, va.
Opens Sept. Is 1902. One of the leading Schools
TOR Young Ladies in the South. New buildings,
pianos and equipment. Campus ten acres. Grand
mountain scenery in Valley o. Virginia, famed for
health. European and American teachers. Full
course. Conservatory advantages in Art, Music
and Elocution. Students from thirty States For
catalogue address. -
MATTE P. HARRIS, President Roanoke, Va
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17
In the House.

Washington. Dec. 12.-The house
yesterday devoted practically the
whole day to discussion of a resolu-
ton to limit the period of taking tes-
timony in the Wagoner-Butler con.
tested election case to 40 days. and
finally adopted resolution to that
effect by a party vote-155 to lis.
The purpose of the resolution is to
permit the house to pass ON the case
at this session. Under the regular
method of procedure several months
are given TO the preparation of con-
tested election case. Mr. Butler, the
sitting member, was unseated at the
last session and again returned at the
last election to fill the vacancy. He
had over 5000 plurality on the face
of the present returns. but the re.
turns are contested.
p The house agreed to hold a session
on Sunday, Jan. rs for the purpose of
paying tribute to the memories of the
late representatives Russell, of Con.
necticut, and sheppard and Degraffen.
reid of Texas.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17

THE legislative committee of the
Bankers Association will meet In.
Huntington tomorrow and they will
discuss that part OF the Tax Commits
.sion's report which refers to the
banking business.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17

Granite is the only common rock
which shows no traces of animal or
vegetable life.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17
Advanced to Presidential Glass.

Washington, Dec. 12.--The postof-
fee department has advanced. among
others, the following fourth-class post
masters to the presidential class, to
take effect Jan. /. next:
Ohio-Brookville, Canterbury, Glen
dale, Johnstown, Mantua station, Mid,
dlefield, Mineral City. Pataskala,
Quaker City, Seville. Strasburg, Sun
bury, lea, Waynesville, West MIL
ton.
Pennsyi7-s ala - Cochranton, Cone
maugh, Confluence, East Mauch
Chunk, Edgewood Park, Masontown.
oakdale, Pennsburg, lockwood, Villas,
Williamsburg.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17

Go to The Acme for it.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17
Publicity Bill.

Washington, Dec. 12.-Representa-
tive Sulzer of New York, yesterday
introduced bill in the house, the pur-
poss of which is to give publicity to
the affairs Of large corporations by
requiring them to make annual re-
turns to government authorities. It
provides for the creation of a bureau
In the interstate commerce commits
sion, to be known as the bureau of
corporations, with chief at its head,
who shall be appointed by the presi-
dent. 1t is made the province and
duty of this bureau, under the direc-
ton of the interstate commerce COM
mission, to inspect all corporations
engaged in interstate and foreign com.
merce and to supply information con-.
corning them, includig the manner in
which their business is conducted.
All corporations covered by the bill
shall make annual reports to the bn.
reau,. setting forth, among other
things. the financial conditions, names
and addresses of stockholders and Of
ficers; also statement showing that
the corporation in question has not
been favored by any transportation
company during the year, or if so, in
formation in detail must be given as
to the favors received. Corporations
also must make statements showing
that they have not been a party to
any combination in restraint of trade
or commerce among the several states
and territories. A penalty of from 1
to 10 per cent of the last annual gross
earnings is provided for failure or
refusal OF any corporation to make
returns as required by this bill, AMI
further penalty is prescribed for false
returns.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17
DWIGHT WAGNER MARRIED.

Sold by j. NJ Reed & Co, Drugpis
Nflffl ttvn, w. Va.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1902-12-17

DIR. PuriHton Absent-Dr. Reynolds
CompIimented BY Students Moving
into the Magnificent Mem Library
Building Winter CoRyocation JAN
uary Sew Members Of the Facul-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-28
WEST POINT HAPPENINGS
Before Leaving for School the Boy
Gave a Minstrel Show.
Especial Dispatch to The TiInes.)

tSpeclal DiSpatCD 10 Inc lllnes.y
WEST POINT. VA. September o.
Miss Bessie Aylett, of King William. has
been requested to act as sponsor at the
Grand Camp of Virginia Veterans at
WytEeville.
Mr. b. w. Spencer and II. K. Guthrie
qualified before the county judge court
day as trustees for the school board for
West Point township.
"A large and appreciative audience
Masonic Hall last night This exhibition
was gwen by the boys of West Point be-
fore disbanding Tor the summer-some Of
ihem for University, colleges, Medical
College Of Richmond. etc. Everything
said and done was funny, clean and up
to-date.
The members of the Baptist Church
hare pounded Pastor j. A Sullivan very
generously. The pounding was not by any
means confined to members of his own
church.
Mrs. W P. Bray and two daughters
have returned to Richmond, after spend
ing the summer at Frazier's Ferry. their
old home.
Miss Alma Lipscomb. of Richmond. has
returned to her home after spending the
summer with her aunt, Mrs r. t. Fuller.
at Sweet Hall" King William county.
Miss Mary Burnley Gwathney, daugh-
Ger OF JoStEi T"dtiiiiSS, SNPSAi4i-
tendent of public schools in King Will
liam county, returned to the Woman's
College, Richmond. Wednesday.
Miss Josphine Sizer. of Beulahvilie, is
taking a course OF stenography and type
writing in Richmond this season.
DR. Robert De Farses, of Washington,
D. c., is visiting his parents in West
Point
Mr.. Richard Brookes, of Savannah, Ga.
spent Sunday with his parents.
Marshall Lewis, son Of Mr.. II. [. Lewis,
commemorative Attorney, left for Rich
mond College yesterday.
Mr.. Leland Treat, son Of Deputy Mars
shall Morgan Treat. has returned to the
Episcopal High School. Alexandria.
Mr.. Julian Bagby left to-day for the
University of Maryland, where he expects
to graduate in law this session.
Mr. Alvah Hudson left to-day to enter
the Medical College in Richmond.
Mrs. Ellen Moore and little daughter,
Barbara. left for their home in Columbia,
S. c., yesterday.
Since the nomination OF Mr.. B. W. Ed,
wards for Congress he has received Isl
subscriptions to his paper. the State Re-
publican.