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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-09-02
Eve Stimulation.

A French author is credited with
the accidental discovery that eyes ex.
hausted from writing may be rested
by gazing a few minute at bits of
bright-colored silk. After experiment
he wound his ink well with a band of
~gay-colored silk and now gets relief
by glancing at this whenever he dips
his pen into the ink.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-09-02
SLEEP, OK AND Lon
Proves n The idea
Rest Err
;;:'s;.s y; ::'i ) Had Strange Career
Proves That the idea 4
Rest Is Err


One of the most versatile criminals
this country has produced is now a
prisoner at Governors Island, New
York charged with desertion from the
United States army. He recently
emerged from Sing Sing prison at
Osining, N. Y, as a ward of Mrs.
B%alington Booth OF the Volunteers of
America. Since his release he has
led an upright, honest life and served
as secretary to Mrs. Booth. He also
became almoner to Mrs. McAlpin,
wife of Gen. McAlpin, who ~dispenses
100000 yearly in aiding ex-convicts
who are struggling to live honest
lives. Just as his future seemed
bright a cloud came out of his past
and he finds himself in a military bar
racks charged with a serious offense.
The name of this man whose nem-
esis pursues him is Alexander Skelly.
During the SO years of his tumultuous
lifelife he has been swindler, desper-
ado, train robber, highwayman, Indian
fighter, chief of police in Alaska, sol
dier, college man, physician, forger,
convict and reformer of equally har-
dened men.
He was born in London of a family
high in social and ~pecuniary standing,
and after passing through Latin
school, attended the college of the city
lof London, wherein he acquitted him
self so creditably that at the age of
81 he was graduated not only from
the college, but from the medical
school as well. After graduating a
desire for adventure, coupled with the
fact that he had developed some wild
traits displeasing to his parents,
caused him to come to this country,
where he subsequently enlisted in the
army.
His experiences In the ranks were
varied. He would serve out a term
Of enlistment and then leave the SER
vice for wild trips about the country,
spending much of his time in Jail or
lodging officers. He served under
Gen. Miles, following that leader in
his campaigns against the Indians of
the southwest, and was a member of
the famous troop that pursued Geron-
limo and his band of bloody Apaches
they were captured. Later he
fought under Buffalo Bill and Gems.
and Shafter.
These army experiences, adventur-
GUS trips and prison sentences COW
cred a period of twenty-five years,
which Skelly practiced medicine
for a time in Paso, Texas, played
cowboy in Arizona and was a high
wayman and train robber In Califor-
MIA.
Speaking of his life Shelly says:
In n of my periods of absence from
the army l wandered up to Alaska. 1t
happened to be a time when l was be-
Ing good, and by my knowledge of
criminals, my service as a soldier and
ability to use a gun, l was APP
chief of police of Sitka, and
gave them a good administration.
grew tiresome, SO l came back
the states.
When war between Peru and Chile
broke out l went down to Chile.
spoke Spanish fluently, having learned
t in Mexico and when in South Amer
ca at various times. 1t was no
for me to get a commission
q the Chilean army. l was made a
Qtain and fought all during the
&oubls there.
cat the time of the Spanish-Amer-
can war ! was a sergeant in the Third
Cavalry, and when we got to Tampa
rejoiced that under the Stars and
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-09-02

DJ 1NNSHNACAH
most select society upon her return"
Front page position, madame"
said the editor, 81 shall see personally
that it gets there"
The couple had to return, select a
house, hold a reception, and in other
ways keep before the public. There
was no escaping the death grip of the
old grandfather in each case, and
it was not long until every reaGeS
took it for granted that the Colonel
Henry G. De Long was to be found
somewhere whenever Captain and Mrs.
Fonda were mentioned.
The captain wal proud and buoy
ant for a few days, then he began to
walk with slower tread, and the cor
dial smile had left his face.
NO." he would say, there is moth
ing the matter with me-only a little
touch OF the Ganges fever. 1t will
soon be over"
Calling into the Office one night,
later than usual, he was taciturn and
uneasy.
"a word with you" said he, ito be
held secret. I know who Colonel
Henry G. De Long was, but for the
life of me l have never been abb. to
locate the whereabouts of the late Mr..
MacOwen. Heaven only knows how
l can repress my curiosity"
Winter melted into spring, and sum-
mer came, giving way to autumn. AS
the sere leaves were falling into a
new-made grave the remains of Cap
tain Fonda were deposited therein,
He had died without having his GU
riosity enlightened. The Auraria Ga
zette next day printed a notice. the
manuscript of which was in the same
old handwriting:
1.-THE death Of the late CaptaIn
Randall Fonda came as a great blow
to his bereaved wife. Mrs. Fonda. as
the granddaughter of the late Colonel
Henry G. De Long, one of McGinville'a
most prominent, influential and
wealthy citizens, has received the deem
sympathy Of those who have had the
pleasure OF knowing her during her
brief married life"
The years have come and gone and
silver threads have invaded raven
hair. This old message from twenty
years ago rests uneasily upon INV
mind, and in the effort to throw II Off
the clipping is dropped upon the door
and | pick up the McGinville Banner
just received by midnight mail. Eager
ly tearing the wrapper 1 turn to the
social column, where a marriage an
nouncement attracted my attention
Mrs. Ealoner Finchman the
engagement Of her daughter. Miss
Frances Agnes, to Henry Arthur
Mountserrat. The notice goes on.
This marriage will be a notable aY.
fair, because of the great social prom
inence of the bride, who is the grand
daughter of the late Colonel Henry a
De Long, one of McGinville's most
prominent, influential and wealthy Cit
The paper had dropped from my
hand. The last street car for the sub-
urbs was sounding the gong. ana |
fastened to leave my ghostly company
behind.
There was too much grandfather.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-09-02

Virginia white oak green weighs ST.
pounds to the cubic foot; in two years
time its weight will be reduced to 4s.9
pounds,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-09-02

Installed him as her secretary and
through Mrs. McAlpin he became en-
gagged in the work of reforming Grim.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-09-02
Mrs. McAIpln.

inals, until arrested on the old charge
of deserCion.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-28
He Played ABoard of Trade.s

A young man who resides near
Clarksburg, who gave his name as
Henry Keller, was victimlzed out of
$40 on Sunday at Parkersburg.
He came in on an excursion train
and asked some one W here he could
find a restaurant. A man stepped
up and volunteered to show him
where to find one. Keller went with
him and was taken into saloon,
given a glass of beer and shown the
mysteries of the game called Board
of Trade" He was induced to put
up his money and won, bat each
time he won he was told he had to
keep on putting up till the end of
the series. Rather than lose what
he had put up he kept on till they
had his entire roll He notified the
police and on his evidence John
McNerney was fined 500 for allow
ing a gambling game il his place.
Jock Ernest was fined the same for
running gambling game. Keller
says be will appear before the grand
jury and indict them criminaliy.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-28
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals for the letting of
eight frame residences for different cit
liens Of Morgantown are invited for all
the different branches of the work. Al
so bids as whole for the completion
OF the work according to plans and sre.
ifications prepared by c Gault. archi-
tect Three of these jobs will be let on
Saturday August 30 and five on Tues
day September 2. On each OF the above
named dates all bids must be filed with
the owner or Che architect by twelve
o'clock noon and bids will be opened
promptly at one p. m. the same date
No bids under amy consideration will
be received after above time mentioned
of each date All contractors are invit-
ed 10 call at my Office and receive plans
and specifications which will give
names ef owners and full particulars
All contractors and owners are invited
to be present at opening Of bids.
]. G, GAuLT, Architect,
Room 6, Hall Building.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-28
WABASH AND PENNSY
FIGHT EVERY INCH.
Washington, Greene and Fayette eoun
ties the Storm Center in the war of
the Rivals.

WASHINGTON, Pa, Aug. 28-The
announcement that the Wabash rail
road is ready to penetrate the Wash
lugton, Greene and Fayette county
coal fields and the activity of Wabash
agents in securing 10 year contracts
with Waynesburg business men and
shippers of Greene county for their
freight business resulted today in the
starting of a new survey for the Penn
sylvania into the contested field. Last
night Wabash officials addressed big
mass meeting OF business men here.
Agents were yesterday and today
Seeking rights of way for short cut
Line for The Washington & Waynes-
burg railroad, connecting with the
Baltimore & Ohio. By building six
miles OF track it is claimed the presen
line can be shortened five miles. The
route over Gallows Hill will be aban
doned. The connecting railroad will
be used from Tylersville and the pres
ent Waynesburg & Washington will
be used from Chambers dam to Dunns.
Two tunnels will be necessary and the
narrow guage will be reconstructed to
standard guage.
Attorney A. M. Neeper and Chief
engineer J. w. Patterson addre ssed
the Wabash people. Mr. Pat ter
son stated that corps OF engine ers
had surveyed line from Tylervi.ue
through Washington and found itwia rs
entirely practicable and satisfactory.
IN executive committee to co-operat C
With the Wabash was named, com
posed OF e. f, Acheson, John III. MUIR
doch. A. II. Paxton, Colonel w. p.
Tyler, Charles S. Richie, John Slater
anG John M. Dunn 1t will cooper
ate With similar committee already
organized at Waynesburg and one to
be appointed at Uniontown.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-28
DEAL CONSUMMATED.
High Street Property Bought by
Howard L. Swisher.

Big Department Store is to Occupy a
Part of the Lot-0ld Buildings TO be
Raced 10000 Paid for Property
Leonard Smith Sells $4,000 Worth
of Lots.
The deal for the High street prop
e1ty exclusively reported in the New
DeATNIoN yesterday has been con-
summated. The sale was completed
on Wednesday night Fl. L. Swish
er made she purchase and presented
his cheek for the first payment.
1t is stated by Mr. Swisher that
he represents company which will
put up a big building and install a
first class department store. This
building will be four or five stories
high and will occupy half OF the lot
which fronts l79 feet on High street
running from the Carlow building
TO Bumbo Lane. II runs back 100
feet.
The disposition of the other half
of the lot has not been publicly an
nounced but this is stated will be
made to other parties who will put
ZIP another fine building OF the same
cha aeter as that to be owned by
Ghe big store. These buildings will
cost about 80 600 each.
Possession Of the property is to be
given on February first and no work
on the buildings ,ylll be commenced
until next spring. However there
is much cause for, eopgss-tulation in
the fact that another old bnilding
or two viii be RACED and give place
to modern buildings which will add
to the beauty of tie city.
G. w. Finnell made the deal which
aggregated nearly 10000 1t is the
largest deal made ia town for a long
time if not the largest one on record
here.
The ~owners were D. IL. McDer
mott, Huston e Domain, Edward
Shisler and William Watts
Leonard Smith has just SOLD So
600 worth of lots in his addition at
the South end of High street, First
ward to Jack Madagan. Several
other sales have recently been made
la this addition which is feeling the
influence of the construction of tue
wire glass factory and lively de
mand for this realty has begun.
This morning three car loads OF
material for the factory were re-
ceiyed. The foundations will be
completed this seek and the wood
and structural w0Esc will be pushed
rapidly from thus safe A slight
delay has been experienced in the
delivery of lum Der but no more
trouble from this source is 8pticipa
ted.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-28
NO FINAL AGREEMENT.
Keener Makes Offer to his Cred
its on Wednesday
Agreed to Pay Fifty Per cent Down,
Pay all Expenses of Proceedings and
Give Notes for Rest of Debts Cred
itors Demand the whole Amount.

The conference between w. j.
johnson and the Keener creditors did
not result in any final agreement be-
ing reached. Mr.. Johnson has return
ed home. George G. Baker will go to
Uniontown to see him further and the
matter may be settled A better
proposition was made by Johnson be-
fore he left than the one he originally
made.
He pledged the major to pay Gfty
per cent of the claims, TO reimburse
his creditors for the money they had
expended in hunting him and pushing
the cases and to execute his note 70.
the remaining fifty per cent.
Some of the creditors were favor.
able to accepting this while others
wanted to push the matter TO the last
extremity and insist on full payment
at once or criminal prosecution.
Mr.. Baker was empowered by them
TO settle the matter in any way which
he might determine upon and he will
see Mr.. johnson again. Johnson
claimed that Major did not haye
very much money but that he was
willing 10 pay all he could.
The creditors insist that they must
have all or they will put the erstwhile
cattle king befsnd the bars for long
term of years. So the matter as far
as the settlement is concerned there
remains. The prefer OF settlement
came from Keener.
Mr. RuIar hoe haaf 90 llad 70 TIpinp-
TO wn to confer with the District At
totney and TO aid ia the prosecution
OF Keener before the Fayette county
court. He will take down the order
OF court here setting aside the fraudu-
lent transfer of Keener's property
done prior to the time he decamped
with the cash and other information
will be given to the jury.
Keener claims that his money,
amounting to $40. 900, was snatched
from him as he entered the kGain in
Philadelphia but of course no gre be-
lieves such a flimsy story.
1t is certain that he has money. He
has paid OH many claims against him
at half their face and the rest of the
NtV0ibolo dAC dShiuS WueIc n0 EOb UAsc
money TO do this. They are from
Missouri.
La all probability there will be a
settlement before long and the profit
and loss accounts OF his many former
friends will look much better after it
than they do now.
Following is list of the creditors
CT Major Keener, with amounts due
to each;
Geo. c. Hayes. Jas. Blair and j. c.
Wallace 81, 300; Alfred Henderson,
81, 255; e. Fleming, $3.50: John l.
Morley, $4i0; Eli Bowers, $3.50:
Emanuel Wright and Bro, $3.50;
Samuel Lemley, $3.50; Carson Mcclure
$500; John Hail. 600; B. f. Goodwin,
1898; Tough Bros. ST, 1922 so; Jeffer-
son Tenant, $95; j. w. Holland,
1900; j. j. Wharton, 5000; making a
total OF 81, 394.45.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-28
Big Returns on Investments.

No portion OF town offers such ex-
cep6ional advantages as the addition
owned by J. L. Smith at the south
end of the First Ward The lots
face beautiful view, they are well
located. have every modern conven
fence in the way of water, gas and
sewerage. The trolley line runs
through the addition. The Wire
Glass factory and Pump Station ad-
join it. Residences to accommodate
the employees Of these plants are in
great demand The lots are sold on
easy terms making it possible for
every one to purchase one or more
of them. No addition in town will
prove more profitable to investors.
Be sure TO call before buying real
estate in the city.
j. L. SMITH,
Real Estate Dealer.
Room "a p. O. Bldg.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-28
Air.Garrison Sells out.

On June Beth last / sold To Mr.. w.
S. Taylor my undertaking business.
Mr.. Taylor has had years of expert
enee and will continue 20 conduct the
business at my old stand opposite The
M. e. church, Peasants and OtesI
nut streets. He has retained the
services Of my embaImer Mr., Arch M.
Rice who holds State License and is
competent embalmer and feel 1t
my duty to state TO the public that
under the new management the very
best OF service will be given when
called upon. ] disposed OF the above
business on account OF my iii health.
Very respectfully,
NJ. g. GARRISON,
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-28
Locals and Personals,

Jason Clark went to Mt Clemens
to-day to spend few days at the
mineral springs.
On Saturday September 9th, a Sun.
day School picnic will be hefd at
Bethel Church near Vaudeville.
Nor many towns the size of Nor
gantown can show a record of so lit
tie lawlessness. Our jail is very
small and yet it is seldom crowded.
Mr. A. B. Smith, of the P. o. Depart
meat went oyer rural route No 3 to
day. He Will investigate the prac-
.ticability of establishing other free
delivery routes while here.
Mrs. j. Nelson Wisner, who has
loeen with her daughter Mrs. K. B.
Stewart here this summer, returned
ito her home at Martinsburg this
morning.
James G.. Wallace has several
horses entered for the races at Daw-
son and his friends think that he
will land some OF the money which
is hung up for this occasion.
THE many friends of Mrs. S. G.
Stewart are sorry TO learn that she
has been suffering much more in the
past two days at the City Hospital.
For the first few days after her arrival
here she seemed much benefited by
the chaage.
Miss Race who has been elected to
the position of assistant to the princi-
pal in the public school is here. Miss
Maud Hogue is detained at her home
ia Pennsylvania by sickness in her
family. A letter from her today
states that she will not get here till
September Sd.
Mrs Wallace the mother OF Mrs. S.
A. Poster has letter from the latter
today stating that they were in Ore
gon, and would go to Yellowstone
Park for visit of week sightseeing
before they return. The letter was
written August 22d.
Mr.. j. S. linn went to Atlantic
City Thursday. After spending a
day or two there he will go on to
New York and return to PhiladeI-
.phia to purchase stock of fine
christmas goods for his Racket
Store.
Mrs w j. Montgomery went to
Uniontown Thursday morning with
her daughter, Mrs. George Everett,
who is moving to that city. Mr..
Everett who was formerly an arrhi
ltect in the office of Elmer f Jacobs
now has position in Uniontown.
Miss Mary Semans has gone to
Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New
York to select new stock Of millin-
cry for the fall. Miss Mary has ex-
tquisite taste and good judgment and
her customers may rely upon the very
--latest and best things from which to
make their selections.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-28
Festival at Woodland.

On next Wednesday evening there
will be festival and jubilee concert
at Woodland, it being an annual
event The M. and X. will run a
special train from town to Wood
land going by way of the Fulmer
Coal road The White Mountain
Ice Cream Parlors will have charge
of the affair and company OF fine
jubilee singers will be in attendance.
There will he plenty of good string
music, plenty of nice seats, lots of
lights and tables The train leaves
the foot Of High street at seven
o'clock and returning leaves Wood
land at ten thirty. Oysters, Ice
Cream and Lunch will be served.
Admission to the concert will be
free.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-28
Casuu ecting at Spring Park.

The A. NJ. E. church Will hold
camp meeting services at Spring Park
on Sunday August 81 and Sunday
September I. Special trains will be
run on the NJ. 81 x. railroad for these
meetings. Admission to the grounds
will be 10 cents and the fare for the
roqnd trip will be forty cents. Prof.
j. H. Lewis with a company OF jubi-
lee singers will be present andsparti~
cipate in the exercises. A cordial In
vitation is extended to the public to
attend the services and make them
success. J. j. NORRIS, pastor.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-28

Hon. Carol d. Wright, U. S. Com
missioner of Labor, has chosen as the
subject for his Convocation address at
West Virginia University September
IL the following; lis there any So.
luton of the Labor Question. No
man in the United States is better
able to discuss this great subject
with interest and profit to his hearers
and it is expected that a large audi
ence will greet him.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-28
peasants Street Meat Market.

The steaks we will sell are juicy,
tender and Gice. You can always de-
pend upon getting them so, to-.
That's because there's man in charge
here who knows his business-who
isn't contented with good enough. .
High grade home killed meat is hard
to get in these days Of refrigerated
stuff, ? but every pound of our meat
comes from our own slaughtery.
PLEAsANTs STREET MEAT MARKET.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-28
Save Your Money.

The Bank of the Monongahela
Valley has added savings depart
ment to its business and will receive
savings deposits on which interest
will be paid. Deposits of 81 90 and
upwards will be received. Interest
compounded semi annually. Saw
ings deposits can be made at any time
during banking hours and tho bank
will also be open from 6 to s o'clock
on Saturday evenings, for the nc
commodation of such depositors.
For further information call at the
Bank,
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-28

Which you think should have a
frame, Wen be very glad to show
you our stock Of mouldings, from
which TO select an appropriate style.
It's very probable you'll be suited
so many hundred of particular folks
have been precisely suited here.
PRoTzMAN,
The Photographer.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-28
SECOND REGIMENT CALLED.
State Troops now on the
Ground on New River.

Rioting Occurred Last Night when
Miners Attacked Deputies Hun.
dreds Of Shots Fired Troops Rush
ed to the Scene of Trouble FIRST
Regiment not yet Warned.
A special telegram received at
two thirty this afternoon from Hun
tington states that the Second Reei
ment w Va. n. g. has been called for
strike at Thurmond on New River
Three companies from Huntington,
one from Milton and one from
Charleston have responded.
They left on a special train at
noon for the seat Of trouble. The
telegram states that trouble is ex
pected when the soldiers get on the
ground.
The riot was precipitated yester-
day when eviction of the miners he
gan in earnest. The strikers am
bnshed the duputies performing this
duty and opened fire on them. This
called forth lively response from
the deputies and eight hundred
shots were fired. No report of the
killed or wounded has been receiv-
ed.
A telegram was sent by the sheriff
to the Governor stating that he was
unable to cope with the trouble and
the troops were ordered out last night.
The order was sent out at two O'Clock
this morning.
No word has been received by the
local company nor at the head quar-
ters OF the First Regiment. Gen. c. l..
Smith OF Fairmont has been advised
of the trouble. A prompt mobilization
of the First Regiment will take place
in case call comes.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-28
More Improvements at bowers.

Adam Bower is always looking after
the comfort of his patrons. His bus
mess has been growing very rapidly
and he has been adding to his force
constantly. He now has six first
class BARRIERS and there is no need for
long waits. An elegant bath room Is
run in connection with the shop.