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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20
70 PERSONS DEAD.
INJURED BY TOR.
NADO IN TEXAS.
Great Damage to Property at Goiaid
and In Vicinity-Rescue and
Relief Work Done.

Houston, Tex, May 20--Reports
from Golaid last night stated that 79
persons were killed and IS injured
by the tornado which passed over
that city Sunday. The property loss
in the city and surrounding country
will probably reach 100000. The
storm swept the city from end to end
and demolished $50 stores and resi-
dences. many of which cannot be re-
paired.
The tornado, which was preceded
by terrific downpour of hail, lasted
only few minutes. The hail storm
drove the people into their houses,
where they were caught like rats in
a trap, and the death-dealing wind
came upon them with terrific force,
leyeling everything in its path The
tornado swept an area ESQ yards wide
for distance of a mile and a half
Houses collapsed as If built of card
board, covering the dead and injured
with debris, which necessarily makes
the work of rescue slow. People
locked to the town from all of the
surrounding country. Many of them
had relatives in the city. The work
of rescue was carried on all day yes
terday and the funeral of several OF
the victims took place yesterday af-
ternoon. The supply of collins has
been repienished from other towns
and large force of laborers was still
at work last night digging graves for
many of the unfortunate victims
The citizens have perfected a re-
lief organization and everything is
conducted in an orderly manner, the
work of caring for the dead and in
jured being carried on on a systematic
basis.
Gov. Savers yesterday appealed to
the mayors of all cities of 5000 popu-
lation and over in the state of Texas,
asking them to send food to Golaid
and to raise funds for the sufferers.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20
Resolutions Of Resneef.

AT a meeting of the Council OF Weat
Virginia University, held May Is. the
following resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, the University Conncil
have heard with much sorrow Of the
death OF Mrs. Flora Kortripht. wife Of
Professor f l. Kortright which took
place today, therefore. be 1t
ResolUed, That the Council, on their
own behalf, and on behalf Of the Uni
versity Faculty, whom they represent.
do hereby express and record their deem
grief, and their profound respect for the
excellent character and loveable oual;-
ties Of the deceased. and extend to the
bereaved husband and friends their sin-
cere sympathy and coincidence.
End That as q mark OF respect the
University exercises be suspended On
Friday, May l6. the day Of the funeral.
and the Council attend the services ia 4
body.
3rd. That these resolutions be. spread
upon the minutes of the Council, and 4
copy furnished TO Prof Kortright and 10
each OF the Morgantown papers.
2. B. REYNOLDS,
A.. R. WHITEHILL.
OKEY JOHNSON,
Committee.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20
Gas Explosion Caused Terrible
Loss of Lives In Tennes-
see Mine.
ONLY ONE KNOWN SURVIVOR.


Coal Creek, Tenn, May 1.-THE
worst disaster in the history of Ten
nesse mining occurred at 1880 yester-
day morning. when between It's and
225 men and boys met instant death
at the Fraterville coal mine, two miles
west of this town, as result of a
gas explosion.
Out of the large number OF men
and boys who went to work yester.
day morning, developments at 10
O'Clock last night show that only one
is alive, and he is so badly injured
that he cannot live. This man was
William Morgan, an aged English.
man, who was a roadman in the mine,
and was blown out of the entrance
by the force of the explosion One
hundred and seyenty-fye miners were
checked in for work yesterday morn
ing by the mine boss. In addition to
these were boys who acted as helpers
and drivers, road men and others to
the number of perhaps 80.
Up to . O'Clock last evening only
five dead bodies had been recovered,
and hope was still high that many
within were safe. The hopes of the
living were doomed, however, for
when once the reseuers could enter
and proceeded they walked through
a continuous tomb of death. There
was not a sign of life. Every man
had persisted. they believed, although
it would be this morning before all
the rooms could be entered
Eight dead bodies were first recoy-
cred, and these were sent to Coal
Creek. Twenty-six more We're soon
found. They We're not disiigured be.
yond Identification, and each corpse,
as it was horne from the mouth of
the gigantic tomb, was surrounded
by eager crowds of relatives of the
men who We're entombed The mine
was not on fire, except in remote por-
tions, and all bodies perhaps may be
reached before daylight.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20
The DeIineator for June.

The June number of the Delineater
leaves nothing 60 be desired in its
fashions, in the timeliness OF its
household matter, in the interest OF
its literature, and the beauty of its
illustrations. The publications some
time ago OF an article on Old Blue
China aroused such interest and in
volved so much correspondence, that
supplementary chapter was planned
to give collectors the information de-
sired, and appears, fully illustrated,
in this number. The departments
present matter Of interest for every
branch of the household -Summcr
Furnishings, Cookery, the Garden,
etc; and there eaiso the ever-enter-
tanning Pastimes for Children.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20
TWO CENTS
BLUE AND GRAY MEET.
Notable Events in Morgantown
on Decoration Day.

Special Train from Unienfewn will
Enable Visitors to.Spead the Entire
DkY There.
The Genius OF Uniontown gives our
memorial day celebration great
boost. Here is what IL says In yes
terday's issue.
Morgantown will have the biggest
day of her history on May 30th, when
there will ue grand reunion or the
blue and gray, and Governor White
and staff, Senator EIkins and Scott,
and probably Gen. Miles will be there.
The notable incidents of that day will
be the decoration ceremonies and dedi-
cation OF the new armory hall at the
university. Morgantown does not do
things by halves, and 1t Is therefore
preparing to give the people great
days program. A grand parade and
the memorial services at Oak Grove
cemetery will take place Ia the morn
ing. Base ball and other sports will
take place In the afternoon, and the
dedication and military ball at night.
Several brass bands have been engag-
ed; also number of drum corps.
All Confederate soldiers have been
invited 10 join in the ceremonies
Also the veterans of the Spanish war;
The cadet corps of the university, the
national guard, the students OF the
university and of the public schools,
and all civil societies, will be In the
street demonstration.
A special train will leave Union
town for Morgantown at a. m. OF
the both, returning sitter midnight.
This will give visitors from here all
day and the greater part OF the night
In MorgantoWn.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20
Mrs. EYerley's Greeting to her old
Friends.

THE FLATS, May 19.-As home duties
call me to Kansas soon send few
thoughts for your paper.
| thank my many friends for the ex-
| presslons of kindness bestowed on me
| and mine in our sad hours of bereave-
ment. The dear old home and the beau
tiful hills are imprinted on memory
never to be forgotten and as | leave
them sing:
Oh those West Virginia hills,
| must bid you now adieu.
In my home out on the prairie,
[ shall ever dream OF you.
In the evening time of life,
II my father only Wills.
l shall still behold the visions,
OF those West Virginia bills"
| met with friends at Drummonds
Chapel and found the class prospecting.
The attendances numbered forty eight
to fifty each Sabbath.
The lesson study was interesting, the
contributions generous, and the sing
ing led by an oraan The congregation
sang with the spirit. Prayer meeting
each Sabbath night and last night was
present the seats were nearly all filled
and those present realized the presence
and blessing of the spirit promised those
who wait on God. James Koontz is
superintendent
extend cordial invitation to any
friends going west, to visit with us at
our Kansas home.
Col. St Glars condition OF health is
as usual. He is very feeble and is tend
erly cared for by his daughters who
count it labor of love to administer to
his needs.
am surprised and delighted with the
progress and Improvement in and about
Morgantown. The town has grown out
of my recollection.
Wishing the New DOMINION and its
readers continued prosperity say good
by.
ANNA HALDEMAN EvERLRY.
Glasco, Cloud Co. Kansas.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20
COUNCIL MEETING.
Bond Ordinance Passed Under
Suspension of Rules.
Ordered to be Published in City Papers
Provisions of the Ordinanee-PoIice
men Appointed-Ne man on the
force Business Transact ed.


Council met in regular session on
Monday evening. The principal bust
ness transacted was the passage Of the
bond ordinance providing for a special
election.to.b be. held on June End TO issue
$50, 600 worth Of bonds with which to
pave and sewer.
The ordinance was taken up and
the rules suspended. 1t was read three
times and passed without objection.
1t will be found in another column of
this paper.
The appointment OF policemen was
taken up, w. j. Shoemaker, Thomas
w, Fleming and B. J. Taylor were
appointed TO these positions. Taylor
Is the new man. He is resident OF
the Fourth ward and has bad lots of
experience being connected with the
police force In several towns He is
highly recommended.
Notice was ordered served on the
Morgantown Brick Company TO deliy-
er brick on Beeehurst avenue immedi-
ately. This street is TO be paved
right away or the council will know
the reason why.
The city engineer was ordered to
make survey of the John Davis hump
preparatory to going into court over
the matter which is in controversy.
A petition to suspend the ordinance
relative to the sale OF fireworks on
May both was laid on the table
w. I'll. Shroyer was granted a per-
NIT to build a shed for his funeral
car.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20
Local Mention From TT. Marion.

Pr. MARION, May 20.--Mrs LIZZIE
Hatfield and little daughter of Mt. Nor
ris are visiting her parents Mr.. and
Mrs J / Conn.
Miss Mile Snider OF Uniontown
spent Sunday with her parents here.
A large crowd of French and Belpians
left Monday for their native land and
expect to be gone all summer.
Mrs. A B McClain and Mr. Frank IL
tus were transacting business in Nor
gantown last THURSDAY.
Mr. and Mrs George Duliere were at
Morgantown shopping last Saturday.
Thomas Molesv of Washington Coun-
ty Pa. spent few hours ia town last
Friday en- route to Morgantown.
Isaac De Gardeyn who has been work.
ing in glass factory at Jeanette has
returned home.
Miss Rose Smith of Fairmont il
spending few days here visiting
friends.
Arthur Lucas of Morgantown spent
Sunday with friends here.
Chas A Conn Of Pittsburg was visit
ing Mapel's few days.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20
Columbug, Ohio.-Note.

Mr.. Jenkins had the honor to be
especially engaged as tenor soloist,
to sing for the late President Nc
Kinley in the session devoted to the
latter at the National U. p. Conven-
ton in Columbus, Ohio, some little
time ago, and was favored with four
encores for his successful work there.
Tickets can be procured at the Acme
Book Store.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20
LOOKS into IT.
Mr.. Sturgiss makes an Investi-
cation of Conditions.
What he has Found In CoHnellsYiile
About the new PIants-Why Morgan.
town won over Clarksburg and Par
kersburg Something about the Con-

htTbUuTS- hUUub the OUH-
Germs.
To the Editor of the New DOMINION:
Knowing the interest you have
always felt ia all that relates to the
prosperity OF Morgantown, | take a
few seconds before train time to say
that [ have fully investigated the
disparagiVing gossip originating here
affecting Mr.. George j. Humbert, the
Rolling Mill Co. OF America. and the
other enterprises that are knocking at
our door for a welcome TO the marvel
Gus resources that Morgantown and
vicinity present to the enterprising
capitalist and man of business. [
find these disparagiving allegations
without substantial foundation, some
malicious, and others interested and
actuated by desire TO keep these
industrial plants from leaving Con-
nellsyille, well knowing that what
will be Morgantown's gain will be
Connellsyille's loss.
| say without hesitation that the
proposed mills, four in number now,
but doubtless to be increased in the
near future, are OF the most substan
tial character that will add a thous-
and to the wage earning population
within year, and double the popula-
tion of Morgantown as soon as houses
can be built for their accommodation
The Rolling Mill Company OF Amer
lea is nearly ready to ship Ia and put
in place. the machinery and equip
ments for an entirely new aud most
modern plant, whose products are all
ready contracted for to its fullest
capacity. 1t is backed by ample
capital supplied from New York, and
may be expected to begin work in ten
days. Clarksburg and Parkersburg
have both made oyertures for this
plant, but Morgantown is preferred
for the fortunate combination of more
attractions than any other place,
and no wonder when you consider that
we have offered the best and largest
free sites. with cheapest coal, coke,
gas, glass sand limestone, lumber and
other building materials, cheap water
and rail transportation with the
certainty that these will be greatly
increased by Wabash connection at
an early date. A social poponiation
without superior any where the best
Of educational opportunities, most
healthful climate, pure water and
unsurpassed domestic markets for the
household of those who may come
among US. Nature has been most
lavish, and the development and
wealth that are TO come to US will be
without parallel in the state, unless
we shall repel with unfriendly, or in
differently attitude the capital and
people who want to cast in their lot
with us.
The opportunity of life time, for
which some of US have waited and
longed and toiled, is now presented.
Shall we reject it with suspicion,
or chill 1t with Indifference, or rather
welcome it with hearty confidence
and expressions of good will?
Yours hastily,
GEO, @. STURGISS
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20
KILLED FIVE AND SUICIDED
Sr.or, Wished to Marry a Child,
In Florida, Had Been
Rejected.

st. Augustine, Fla, May 90
Crazed by his infatuation for little
Abitha Mccullough, 13-year-old girl,
William Austin, a young man, killed
the girl and four other persons, and
then committed suicide in the Wiki
inson farmhouse. near Hastings, a
settlement Is miles from this city, at
3 o'clock yesterday morning.
The dead are. William Wilkinson.
aged So years; Mrs. Wilkinson. his
wife; Miss Abitha Mccullough. aged
13 years; Miss Wilkinson, sister Of
William Wilkinson, child; William
Austin, the murderer and suicide,
aged rs years.
II is supposed the girl rejected him.
An unframed infant was found in
bed beside It's dead mother.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20
MAJOR BRO0KE'S TRlP
To Helena ON Horseback Whitehall
Veteran Goes to Town In His Usual
Style.
Helena, Montana, Independent.

10 Helena on Horseback mtenaii
Veteran Goes to Town in His Usual
Style.
Helena, Montana, Independent
Major E. j. Brooke. the Whitehall
veteran who would rather ride horse
back to Helena than to make trip
across the continent in the finest
palace car ever constructed, came to
Helena and is visiting his sister,
Mrs. A. H. Barrett, COS North Ewing.
He will remain the capital city sew
eral days.
Major Brooke is SO years of age,
but that cuts no figure when he
comes to make up his mind to have
a horseback ride to Helena. He
saddles his charger, climbs aboard
and eareens over the 90 miles sepa-
rating the town from the city with
as much pleasure from the ride as
he ever got during his young days.
"a man is as old as he feels" is the
majors favorite adage, and accord
ing to this he is scarcely out OF his
teens, as he is astonishingly hale
and hearty.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20
Miss Ida Maude Page.

A rare literary and musical enter
tainment will be given in the NJ. +.
church on next Monday evening un-
der the auspices of the Methodist
ladies for the benefit of the w & I.
U. Miss Ida Maude Page, OF Bos
ton, will give reading and she viii
be assisted by Miss Clark, Mr. snee
and Prof. Spence, musicians NJ -
Page is an elocutionlst of rare abl,-
ity, has an attractive stage presence
and is delightful entertainer. 1t
would be well to bear the date il
mind and arrange to attend.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20
POLITICAL NOTES.
Liable to be hot rime over the Sem
atorial Delegates in Marion and
TAYLOR.

1tAbsO w bo - hVb WV bhb tJOh-
atorial Delegates in Marion and
Taylor.
Mr.. Sturgiss is anxious TO have a
primary In Marion aud Swisher wants
one in Taylor to settle the senatorial
matter The former says that be
wants the Marion primaryto decide be-
tween them allowing each an appropi-
ate number Of delegates based on the
number Of votes received in the pri-
mary. This will hardly be acceptable
10 SwisheF whe will want the winner
to name all
In Taylor county it will be a hot
fight. If Swisher can get his own
county coralled and four votes from
Taylor county he will land the nomi-
nation. There are some signs that he
will not get Marion solid as Sturgiss
has some strength there They back
ed him heavily ia the fight against
Grant.
Mr.. Sturgiss is sorry that, that rail-
road interview got into the papers.
The Falrmont West Virginian de-
mics it. 1t is embarrassing sometimes
for mans real opinion to get into
print as they ALLEVIATE support which
he otherwise might get and don't dc
him any particular good.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20
Homeseekers' Excursion Rates.

To Points West, Southwest and
northwest will be on sale the lst and
3rd Tuesdays of each month via Hi
nois Central Railroad at about Que
fare plus $500 for round trip with
stopoyer privileges. Write today for
free descriptive matter and full par
ticulars to E. A. Richter, Trav. Pass.
Agt. ILL., Central r. r. Park Building,
Pittsburg, Pa.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20
Special Sermon on sunday For the g.
A. r. and Junior Order.

Rev. Mr.. Baird pastor of the
Christian church will preach the
annual sermon before the Grand
Army and the Junior Order in the
BapGlst church on Sunday the 25th
All members and friends OF both or
CARNATIONS are invited and all mem
bers are especially expected to at.
tend.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20
In Charge of Lock Is.

Charles E. Mccoy who has been at
Little Falls has been sent to lock Is
and placed in charge OF the construc-
tion OF this lock under the govern
ment. Work on all the LOCKS and
dams except lock Ia is now under full
head wav
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20

We have less than two weeks to get
ready for the big celebration but every
thing will be in readiness for most
notable time before the day We eel
citrate arrives
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20
EngIewood; N. j., .SPersian Garden. .

George ". jenkins sang I'm Per-
sian Garden" at musical given at
the 'sProbst' Mansion. The opening
tenor solo, "Before the Phantom, y
showed the stuff of which jenkins is
made. His "Aias, that Spring Should
Vanish with the Rose" and "Ahl
Moon of My Delight, heightened the
impression. A great voice has this
man. Musical Courier.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20

Capt. j. 1. Hatfield Esq, of Nor
gantown, was here Yesterday shak-
ing hands with Waynesbnrg friends.
John has smile and hearty hand
shake for every one he knows.
Waynesburg Democrat.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20
Wadsworth, Ohio ssCreation. :.

Mr.. Jenkins sang with musical in
telligence and was recalled several
times. His full, rich voice filled the
auditorium. - Wadsworth Times.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20
For Sale.

One twenty b. p. steam boiler, Sc.
cond hand, very cheap. Call on Rich.
ard Myres, Morgantown.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20
The Meaihar

"Fair and cooler tonight. Wednes-
day fair. =
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-05-20

Merry Go Round, Beechurst,
tonight.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-15
BASEBALL MAeNATEs MEET.

Chattanooga and Shreveport May Be
Dropped from New League
Birmingham. Ala, December 14.-Ihc
board Of directors OF the Southern Associa.
ton Of Basebpll Gibbs viii meet here 40.
morrow. and II is expected that forty rep.
rcsentatives OF various clubs will he prcs.
ent. The moin work will he the ratihc0tlon
OF rejection Of the agreement reached ut
Memphis several days ago by which It was
agreed that the new SoJtnern league with
draw its franchises and the Memphis club
be reinstated and Chattanooga and Shroye
port be dropped from The circuit.
Amer Powell ~ New Orleans and Nj.
PDlIner of Nashville were the drst repre-
sentatlves 70 arrive. but Charles Frank and
Caruthers Ewing Of Memphis are expected
on an early morning train.
The meeting will he called 10 order in IN,
Florence hotel nj II o'clock ana It Is nm
derstood several caucuses have been a.
ranged for one hour earlier. Leading hase
ball men say the future OF baseball IN th'
South depends on the action Of the confer
ence.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-15
MCGOYERN IS CONFIDENT
That he Can Regain The Feather,
weight Championship.
MATCH ARRANGED WITH cORBtrT
Detroit ls to Be the Scene OF tho Next
Meetine---Johnny White Was
Chosen Referee.

New York, December 11.--petroit is TO he
the scene OF the next meeting between
Young Corbett, fentherweight champion OF
the world, and Terry McGoyern. Billy"
Considlne. manager OF the Metropolitan
Athletic club OF Detroit, arrived in New
York today aud met Sam Harris, manager
for McGovern. and Young Corbett himself.
Tim Hurst Of the Southern Athletic club
OF Louisville was also in attendance. and
when asked ~ his club would post a 5000
forfeit as demanded by the lighters he re-
piled that the amount asked for was too
large He added that Bob Gray. manager
OF the Southern Athletic club, was willing
TO post $500. Harris and Corhett insisted
on $1,000, and as Louisville would not accede
to the demand the managers declared they
would not go 10 Louisville Then "Billy''
Consldlnc, manager OF the Detroit club
came forward aud showed that he had
posted 5000 In Cincinnati as q guarantee
that he would bring on the bnut After
some discussion Of conditions. Harris aud
Corhctt accepted the Offer. and an agree,
mcnt was signed by all the principals
The club will give B2ia per cent of the
gross receipts TO the boxers, who with d.
vide ON the basis Of 40 per cent TO the
winner and 90 per cent TO the loser. Johnny
White WIS chosen referee. Cndnr the reg,
ulntious Of the Detroit officials, the bout
will be limited 10 ten rounds. The battle
viii take place in the Light Guard armory,
which viii hold 1000 persons
When Mc7overn was asked II ho was
willing 10 fight for championship In a
ten round bout, he said "one round u
necessary The boys win probably train
boiling out st Mount Clemens and Mo
Govern will try the waters A. West Rgdeu
| Corbett Will start West on Saturday,