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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
TWO CENTS
PLEASANTS COUNTY MURDER
Leading Citizens in that county
Involved.

Elton r.. Riggs shot and almost In
stantly Killed by Linsday Gregg
Trouble grew out Of Conduct Of
Step Daughter Of Riggs Details
of the Tradgedy.
ST.. MARYs, w. Va, June 4.---This
morning about 1880 o'clock, Lindsay
Gregg shot and killed Elton r. Riggs,
an old time citizen OF the county, for.
merlY county jailer, and chief OF police
of ST. Marys, under the old regime
four years ago. The tragedy occurred
in the interior OF the county, about
ten miles east OF this city, at the
home OF Gregg.
The stories OF the affair are conflict
ing, each side attempting to attach
the blame upon the other. As near
as your correspondent can get at the
matter, the facts leading up to the
murder are these: To begin the story
properly, the present Mrs, Riggs was
Riggs second wife. She was the
mother OF female child when she
was married to Riggs. The girl to-
day, is about sixteen years OF age, and
had been making her home with MI,
and Mrs. Riggs. Saturday she left
home and went to the home Of the
Gregg, about five miles distant. Riggs
followed her Sunday ia order to in
duce her TO return home. Gregg re-
fused him admittance TO his house,
and would not permit the girl TO see
him.
He returned home, and this morn
ing he, ia company with Mrs. Riggs,
went back to bring the girl. An al
tercation followed. which terminated
In Riggs death, he being shot in the
stomach with gun, the full charge
taking effect, tearing great hole in
the front OF the stomach. The shot
then ranged downward and lodged in
the abdominal cavity. Riggs lived
about two hours after being wounded,
succumbing to his injuries about 1920
O'Clock this morning
Mrs. Riggs says she and her hus-
band went to the Gregg homestead,
and she went into the house to search
for her daughter, while her husband
remained In the buggy, standing in
the public road, 10 front of the house.
Upon entering the house Gregg threat,
ened her life, and did it SO boisterous-
ly that it attracted her husband 10
the scene in order to protect her,
aud Just as he was entering the deer
Gregg fired the fatal shot. Prosecu-
ting Attorney Robert e. Bills, to-
gether with physicians and the county
coroner, are holding an inquest this
afternoon and evening
Gregg up to noon, was still at large,
and no attempt had been made to ar
rest him up to that time. Bat the
sheriff and other officers are out there,
and he will be apprehended soon, no
doubt. Gregg conducts small gen.
eral store where the tragedy occurred,
on the st. Marys and Ellenboro turn
pike.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
ANTI-ANARcHY BILL.
House Began Consideration OF the
Measure,

Washington, June 4-The house
yesterday began consideration of the
anti-anarchy bill. The house COM
mittee reported a substitute for the
senate measure. Mr.. Ray, of New
York, chairman of the judiciary COM
mittee, who was in charge of the bill,
argued that the senate bill was un-
constitutional. Mr.. Lanham, of Texas,
supported the feature of the bill to
exclude anarchists, but opposed that
making it a particular offense to kill
the president or any one in the line
of the presidential succession. He
argued that eve<y man was equal be-
fore the law and that existing laws
were ample to punish the killing or
attempted killing of the president
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
VARSITY WON.
The Contest was a Very Slow
and Sleepy one.

Batting of Smith and Snyder the Fea-
lures Bowman Pitched Fine Game
Nine to Three the Final Score
Against Western Reserves
Game Today.
On Tuesday afternoon a band of
baseball players from Ohio met anoth-
er band from West Virginia and lock
ing arms they laid down to a gentle
nap on the Athletic field. Once or
twice during the game one of the
players woke up and did something
but these waking spells were hardly
frequent enough to keep the specta-
tors interested.
Bowman pitched star game strik
out fourteen men. Smith was behind
the bat catching a good game aud
rapplng out three hits, when he came
to bat Snyder equaled this record when
he faced the pitcher.
Neither team had any ginger and
the contest was very slow one. How
ever 1t was not very long being play
ed Several very pretty double plays
took place. The Varsity had the Let
ter Of these. The visitor pitche- hit
five men giving them first base. He
allowed two to walk on balls and
struck ont two Others Bowman all
lowed but one man to walk
Score r. H. e
W. V. U. o220lo01s ~ 4
Reserve 200001 900 3 3
The record OF the baseball team
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT
Three Young Ladies Receive
Diplomas Last Night.

DIR. L.. y. Brock Presented Them-Dr.
f. b. Moss Delivered Fine Address
School of Music Aided in Making
the Affair Great Success.
The Commencement exercises of
the Morgantown High School took
place in Commencement Hall at the
University last night. There was a
very large attendance of relatives and
friends of the three charming gradu-
ates.
Misses Anna Ballou johnson, Daisy
Smith and Jessie Fitch received their
sheepskins from the board. These
were presented by DR.. l.. S. Brock
who is president OF the board. He
made a few well chosen remarks.
Many floral tributes were bestowed
on the graduates together with pres
ents Of more utility by their numer-
Gus friends. The young ladies were
becomingly gowned and presented a
very beautiful sight on the rostrum.
Music for the affair was furnished
by the school of Music. Miss Sadler
of Point Marion sang solo which
was very sweet and was we'll received.
Mrs. Snee and Miss McMurphy added
TO their Well merited reputa tions by a
piano duet. The mandolin club play
ed and never appeared at better adj
vantage.
DR.. f. b. Moss OF the California
Normal delivered an address. He
spoke on Ideals in schools. Particu-
lar stress was laid on new methods OF
teaching. He said that school was
not preparation for life but it was life
itself The school boards and teach
ers do not keep. up with the times like
other branches Of activity
Better equipment, better teachers,
better boards and better salaries are
needed. The address was very good
one aud was heard with deep atteu-
ton.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
Two Fine Farms Sold.

Mr.. T. w. Anderson the we'll
known real estate agent has just
sold Mr.. Newt. Mapers farm near
Vanvoorhis known as the Reppert
farm containing LA acres to John
Highberger of Preston county. The
purchaser will move to this county
and resi- lie on the farm. The price
paid was $4,000.
Mr.. Anderson has also just sold
the n. G. Vandervort farm n, ar this
place to Richard M. Dorsey for $I3,-
900 The farm is an excellent one
containing 220 acres. We are great.
ly pleased to have Richard come
back to Morgantown and he has
many friends who will welcome him
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
ESCAPING PRISONER SHOT.
Desperate Attempt to Break Jail at
Philippi Frustrated.

PHILIPPI, w. Va, June A. This
place was the scene Of an almost sue
cessful jail delivery last night, in
which one of the prisoners, Abe Fin
ger, received a serious wound. He,
with another prisoner named Ross,
rushed through the rooms adjoining
the jail and occupied by Jailer Bran
don, where they attacked Hattie Had
dox, young woman visitor, and al.
most strangled her in an attempt
to keep her quiet.
Jailer Brandon appeared on the
scene and opened fire on the men.
Ross surrendered, but Finger escaped
to the woods, where he was shot and
captured after desperate fight.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
Special Excursions

Via Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul
Railway to Pacific Coast points, for
which tickets will be sold from Chica-
go April goth, May 7th to June Sth
July 10th to 21st and August End to
Sth, good sixty days. To Colorado
and Utah points tickets will be on
sale during June, July August and
September good to return until Octo-
Der 81, 1902. Homeseekers excursion
tickets are sold on the first and third
Tuesdays OF each month to points
West and Northwest OF Chicago, good
twenty days. For particulars call
on or address John r Pott, District
Passenger Agent, Room d, Park Bull
ing, PiJtshnrg, Pa.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
ALLEGED SPEAKEASY.
Tissue and Glover Arrested Charged
with Illicit Retailing.

J. W. Tissue and Taylor Glover
were arrested shortly before noon on
warrant issued by the Prosecuting
Attorney on information that they
were running speakeasy at the
Mecca restaurant on Peasants
street. The premises were searched
and quantity of whiskey in bottles
was found.
The two men have secured the
services of George c. Baker and will
be given hearing tomorrow after
noon at one o'clock. In the mean
time they are in Jail in default of
$500 bail each.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
SLAMMED ILLNESS.
Mother Took That Means to Recover
Her Children From Their Father.

Her Children From Their Father.
A rather pathetic incident hap
pening yesterday required the ser
vice of the police to terminate it..
Samuel Carruthers and his wife re-
Gently quarrelled and separated,
the husband taking the two bright
Little children to live with him at
his First Ward home while the
mother secured boarding at house
on Fairmont Avenue, South Side
Yesterday morning Carruthers re
ceived note from his wife saying
that she was sick and asked TO see
her children as she feared she was
going TO die. The father took the
children to the South Side house
and said that he would call for them
at certain time. When he did call
he found the children and their
mother romping on the floor. The
woman had flied to him in order to
get the children. She refused to
give them up and Carruthers was
forced to 60 home without them.
Later in the day he went to the
house and by force took the little
ones.
The mother Immediately phoned
the police and Chief Scott went to
the scenes of trouble. He met Car
ruthers with the children and com
PEELED him to give them back to
their mother.
The affair is very unfortunate
one but the sympathy Of the Fair
mont people who know of the case
is with the mother.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
INQUIRIES WERE TABLED.
Party Vote on Resolutions as to Elk.
penditures In Cuba.

Party Vote on Resolutions as to Eek.
penditures In Cuba.
Washington, June 4.-The house
committee on military affairs yester-
day voted to table the resolutions of
inquiry addressed to the war depart
ment relative to the expenditures in
Cuba. The action was on party lines
and the Democrats gave notice Of
filing minority reports. One of the
resolutions. by Mr.. Goldfogle, of New
York, called for detailed information
on expenditures, etc, during the
American administration in Cuba; an.
other by Mr.. Bartlett, of Georgia,
asked for information relative to sal
ary compensation, etc, paid to Gov
ernor General Wood.
A third resolution, by Mr.. Slayden,
of Texas, asked for a list of officers
who had been retired soon after pro.
motion.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
Lower Rate Excursion to cahfors ia.

During the coming summer frequent
opportunities will be offered by the
Chicago, Milwaukee g. St. Paul Rail-
way to visit California at the lowest
round trip rates ever offered. with
choice of routes from Chicago via
Kansas City Omaha or ST. Paul, or 60
ing and returning via different routes.
Electric lighted trains. Route OF the
Pioneer Limited. Famous Train Of
the world. Write for full informa-
tion to f. A. Miller, General Passen-
ger Agent, Chicago.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
For 3. & 0. FREIGHT AGENTS.

Baltimore. June 4.-The Baltimore
and Ohio railroad has announced the
following appointments of division
freight agents: Pittsburg and Con-
nellsville division, Fl. NJ. Matthews,
office Pittsburg; Pittsburg and West
ern division. w. l.. Cromllsh, office
Pittsburg; Cleveland division. D. A.
Constans. Office Cleveland; Newark
division, d. q. Gray, office Columbus;
Chicago division. G. 7. Wright. Office
Eandusky. q The division freight
agency at THIN, O.. Is abolished.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
COUNTY COURT.
Very Little of General Interest has
Been Transacted as Yet.

The county court is busy issuing
orders. There has been but little
business of public interest transact
ed. They will shortly take up the
Cheat Neck small pox bills Some
sensational action is rumored in con
nection with this but the members
of the court are non committal in
regard to it.
The court will take steps to have
the Failing Run foot bridge moved
to be used while the new bridge is
being built.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
REV. DR.. sEMPLE INJURED.
Fireman Killed In Collision on p, W.
g. B. Railway

West Chester, Pa, June A fatal
collision occurred on the Central di-
vision of the Philadelphia, Whining
ton and Baltimore railroad between
special train en- route to Lincoln
university and an extra freight train.
John Hendricks, fireman Of the spe-
cial, was killed.
The injured are:
Rev DR.. Semple, OF .s~a t-lK,
former moderator of the Presbyterian
general assembly.
Tilleau Van Rensselaer,. of New
York.
w. III. Miller, engineer.
]. l.. Ralston, baggage master of
the special train.
DR.. Semple was severely injured
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
To Receive Senior Class.

DIR. and Mrs. ID. b. Purinton have
issued invitations to reception to
be held at their residence on Satur-
day evening in honor of the senior
class of the University. The levent
is one of the first of the many to
take place in connection with Com
mencement.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
NEW PACKET LINE.
M0nOugahela Packet Company to start
Saturday in the Morgantown Trade.

The Monongahela Packet Com
pany, new line, will enter the Mon
ongahela river trade between Pitts
burg and Morgantown next Satur-
day, starting out the Elizabeth from
Pittsburg at p. IN. The steamer
Gertrude, purchased in Kentucky,
is on the way up the Ohio from
Louisville, and is expected there by
Thursday. She will leave in the
new service on Sunday at a. m
The Elizabeth and Gertrude will
leave here On alternate days. The
Gertrude will supply this port
with another fine packet. She is
elegantly fitted up. She is l73 feet
long with 2S-foot beam. The start
OF this line will make two lines in
active service In the Pittsburg and
Morgantown trade, the other being
the Pittsburg, Brownsville, Geneva
q Morgantown packet line.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
The Circus Parade.

The circus parade took place at
noon. The route was up High to
Bumbo to Chestnut to Walnut to
Front and back to the grounds. Hun.
dreds of people saw 1t and they saw
one Of the best parades ever given in
Morgatown. The tents are pitched
in South Morgantown.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
Row Over License.

There was some friction between
the city authorities and the circus
men over the matter of license. The
ordinance says that the license shall
be $50 for each performance. The
circus men claimed that they gave but
performance and that when the door
open q in the afternoon until they
close at night was continuous per-
torrance This was overruled and
the license had to be paid for two
shows.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
Candidates Certified for Fayette.

UNIoNTowN, June 1.-The Demo-
cratic convention today certified the
following ticket elected at Saturdays
primaries In Fayette county: Senate,
Albert u, Boyd; Assembly, James
Keegan; r. M. Carroll and Willard
A. Griffin; Prothonotary, Wilson Il.
Risbeck; Register and Recorder, Will
liam II. Browneller; Treasurer, Will
liam Fl. Maust; Commissioners, Adel-
bert B. Rhodes and John S. Rhodes;
Auditors, James X. Haslett and
James M. Rhodes.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
Genuine lightning stoppered Bottles.

have secured large number OF
genuine lightning stoppered bottles
in pints and quarts. These are very
convenien. and may be used in keep
ing beer or other liquids bottled
from the keg at home. They are
going fast. Call at the Kaszer Cut
Glass Works and see j. H. Kaszer
about them.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
Meets Tomorrow.

The Republican convention OF the
Second district is to meet in Martins
burg tomorrow. 1t is certain that
Dayton will be given the nomination
without dissenting voice. He has
his party up his sleeve pretty effec-
tually,
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
MANY a Nice Frame

Is spoiled in the making. Come
and select the moulding to suit your
picture, and our skillful workman will
put it together with strong, perfect
points, we'll matched and nicely fin
ished. That's the kind of work you
want and get at Protzman's The Pho
tographer, 1853 Peasants street.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
REPUBLICAN, GAINS
Majority Of Democratic Candidate
For Governor In Oregon May
Be Wiped Out.

Portland, Ore, June 4.-Incomplete
returns from every county in the
state reduce the Democratic majority
on governor, and at o'clock last
Furnish, Republican, by only 500
votes. Complete returns may wipe
ont Chamberlain lead.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
FACULTY VS.. STAFF.
Red Hot Game Promised for Thursday
Afternoon ON Athletic Field.

Tomorrow afternoon there will be
a ball game on the Athletic Field
that will break all records. The fol-
lowing official information in regard
to it was given out after a peace
conference between the beliggerents
this morning:
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
SkiTs Tor Rent.

have number of skiffs for rent.
The rates are % cents an hour so
cents for half day. Inquire at the
the wharf boat or call me up over
Peoples Phone. Harry Williams.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
SHOW HERE
John Robinson Holding Forth
Under Canvass.
Tremendous crowd in Town to Take
In the Sights and Sounds Crowds
are Very Well Behaved No Disorder
OF Any Consequence so Far.

OF Any Consequence so Far.
The circus is here and is busy en-
PERTAINING hundreds Of people who
have aoeked into town from every
direction. Early this morning the
crop is began to assemble. They
have poured a steady stream of hu.
manitv into town all day and the
streets have been jammed in conse.
qucnce.
On all sides are to he seen the civ
dence that the show is here. Fakirs
are crying their wares. The ever
present smooth man who is try ing
to get hold OF the cash OF the I'M
wary is watching the crowds. Chat
ter of small boys excited by the
sights and sounds of the big day
fill the air.
The show came in last night from
Uniontown where it exhibited to large
crowds yesterday. 1t goes from here
to Grafton and from there TO Wheel
ing.
John Robinson's shows are very
well known in Morgantown. They
always draw tremendous crowds and
today is no exception. The tent
is comfortably filled this afternoon
and tonight there will be very much
larger attendance.
So far as known there have been
few unpleasant occurrences in con-
nectlon with the coming of the show.
The crowds are very we'll behaved
and it is expected that the day will
be most pleasant one in every re-
spect.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
Gone to the Philippines.

A letter received this morning
from Mrs. Robert l.. Brown, written
at San Francisco on the 30th ult,
SAYS her husband would sail Tor the
Philippines on the End DR.. Brown
is a quartermaster in the army. He
is sonsof Hon in j. Brown of
this place.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
BADLY CUT.

1. l.. Wright From up the River Re-
ceives Very Severe Injury ON Tues
day.
l. L. Wright was brought down
from lock twelve yesterday and placed
in the Hartigan hospital. He was
suffering from very bad cut on his
leg. Mr.. Wright was woodworker
and was using an adze when be struck
himself on the side OF the leg making
a terrible cash.
One Of the larger arteriers was sew
cred and he lost great deal OF blood.
Df. Hartigan was called to attend
him and he went up and dressed the
wound. The man was brought down
to the hospital later.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
For Sale.

A three III. 7. Book walter steam
engine Engine is in fair condition
and may be seen in use every day 10
this Office. Will sell at a merely nom
nal price.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
For Sale.

Two very desirable lots in Belleview,
fronting the highway. Terms to
suit purchaser. Call at this office
or LOB Clay street.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
Hagans Restaurant.

At Uniontown is receiving many
comments. 1t is said to be the most
modern outside the largest cities.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
For Sale.

One twenty h. p. steam boiler, Sc
cont hand, very cheap. Call on Rich
ard Myres, Morgantown.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
Jury List.
PETIT JURORS.

List of Petit Jurors draw to appear
before the circuit court of Mouongalia
county, w. Va, on June l3, 1902.
n. Il. Shafer John Potter
. Oliver Majors o. l.. Leezer
u. j. Courtney Clark Raber
e. j. Moore Nlmrod A. Moore
Geo. w. Robinson George Bonatield
M. G. Lemley A. NJ. Barrickman
Ebb Bell e. e. Reppert
G. A. Anderson j. B. Fordyce
j. d. Anderson Lot l.. Shriver
John Hostetter +. M, Efaw
J. ID. Michael A. s. Barker
e. G. Toothman Leander Kerns
l.. A. Smell Sanford Mason
Garrison Mcclure Stephen Bromfield
j. A. Brown Simon Ammons
Judson Tough j. l.. Shively
G. @. Core S. w. Sisler
Salem Barr Alfred Hood
GRAND JURORS.
List OF Grand Jurors drawn to ap-
pear before the circuit court on June
Il, 1902.
w. l.. Coombs j. A. Mayf1eld
w. +. Sennett David Stafford
Henry Swindler Isaac Bowers
Jasper Stone Norman Boyd
Isaac Stephens l.. s. Bircher
w. G. Arnett A. l.. McFeters
w. N. Sine Marion Tenant
Thomas +. Youst O. l.. darlington
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
u III pre-
Miss Edith Grant.

OuUTTV
Miss Edith Grant.
Judge Johnson Prof. Whey and
DR., Brooke, will be on the bench as a
court of appeals to beside all questions
that may arise.
Any person kicking on the decis-
sion of the umpire will be thrown
over the organ shed.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04

WEAR The University shoe for
men; all feathers. one price 80 SO at
Hirschman's.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04
The " eathsr

Fair tonight, cooler In eastern
portion. Thursday fair. =
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-04

List of Petit Jurors draw to appear
before the circuit court of Monongaia
county, w. Va, on June 10. 1902.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-28
England Rejoices Over the Continued Inn
provement Of the King.
PHYSICIANS UNANIMOUS IN THE,p op,N
TN HEIR OPINIONS.
Ills Royai Majesty Is Now Able to pead and IN Con.
verse With His Family-Iondon Has
Become Very Quiet
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