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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30
TABLES TURNED.
Merchant Refused Bare Foot
boy a Pair of Shoes.

The Boy Became wealthy and Bought
the Store Turning the Merchant out
Into the World Story of How one
of the Gentry Boys Rose to Fortune.
The elder of the Gentry Brothers,
who will be here with their dog and
pony show next Monday is the sujec
|of a very interesting story that comes
from sources apparently reliable
He and his brothers are natives OF
Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana.
A few years ago, when George GENTRY
was quite young man, he went into
one Of the leading stores OF Blooming
ton to buy pair of shoes on credit,
being just at this time without funds.
He was refused credit by the proprie-
tor
Young Gentry was somewhat incens-
ed at the merchants lack of confidence
in him, and also at the prospect of
going barefoot till he could earn
the price of a pair of shoes at poorly
paid labor. He told the merchant,
with considerable spirit that some
day he would be worth enough money
to buy out his whole store, and have
pittance left.
Gentry aud his three brothers began
the training Of animals. Finally
they organized the show companies,
one Of which has been delighting
large audiences at Morgantown for
two or three years past.
The show business was successful
from the start, and soon the barefoot
boy had saved up sufficient money for
an investment He returned to Bloom
ington and bought nearly an entire
block of real estate, including the
building in which man conducted a
shoe store. 1t was the same man who
had refused to sell him pair of shoes
on credit
When the existing lease Of the shoe
merchant expired, Gentry refused to
lease to him again, and reminded him
of the time when he was refused a
pair of shoes.
The merchant was compelled tC
move his goods to new quarters, or to
sell out
Gentry Brothers now own one of
the biggest hotels in Bloomington,
besides fine farm near the city, where
their animals are kept and trained
during the winter season, They own
some of the finest horses 10 the state
of Indiana.
The wonderful influence they exert
over their animals is by kindness to
the dumb creatures.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30
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 $1.00 and
upwards will be received Interest
compounded semi annually. Saw
lngs deposits can be made at any time
during banking hours and the bank
will also be open from 6 to s o'clock
on Saturday evenings, for the ac-
commodation Of such deposltors.
For further in )rmation cali at the
bank.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30
CASE DISMISSED.
August Weller Fails to Prove That
Chas. Miles Cussed him.

The case of the city. against Chas.
Miles motorman, was heard by Mayor
McGrew Wednesday evening. The
motorman was arrested on a warrant
sworn out by August Weller, in which
it was charged that Miles had pro-
fanely cursed and swore, and applied
opprobrious epithets to the said
Weller. The details were given in the
NEW DOMINION Tuesday.
Mayor McGrew heard the evidence
and this morning rendered his deci-
sion dismissing the suit. The evidence
was not sufficient to sustain the
charge. Miles testified that he had
not used an oath since last March.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30

REEDsyILLE, Preston county, has
long been considered the most prom
Using town in the Glades region. The
M. & X. extension has caused a de-
mand for lots and a public sale is to
neld there next Saturday. All invited.
PLAYING cards at the Acme.
/. NOTHING but the purest fruit juices
used In ice cream soda at Ream's.
SEE Chaplin and Warman for fine
hardwood finish. Oak front and in
terror doors carried in stock. Hard
wood flooring speciality, go Walnut
street near wharf.
Burdock Blood Bitters gives man a
clear head, an active brain, strong,
vigorous body--makes him fit for the
battle of life.
WEAVER'S Grocery is crowded with
customers Rpyiug table supplies cheap.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30
FORMER EDITOR ARRESTED.
Clarksburg man in Trouble With
Your Uncle Samuel.

Ernest Morris who was formerly
editor Of the Clarksburg Herald has
been arrested by Marshall Cunning
ham. He gave bond to appear before
Judge Jackson in October. Morris is
charged with having sent his paper
containing obscene matter through
the mails. The matter complained of
was the testimony of several detec-
tives about conditions at Salem. AL
though bad enough to cause the Unit
ed States court to take cognizance of
the publication it was not enough to
cause the Harrison County jury to do
anything. The arrest is blamed on po-
litical influences.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30
ONLY TWO NUMBER ONES.
Uniform Examinations Play
Havoc in Monongalia, too.

Twelve fiat failures-Still Better of
than Marion or Harrison Only "a
Teachers Eligible in the County
Miss Bailey and Mr.. Mcclure the
Lucky onesISS0me Startling figures.
County Superintendent Jesse Henry
has received from the State superln-
tendent's of1iceiat Charleston, the re-
turns for theS FIRST examination OF
teachers under the new uniform exam
ination law. The returns came as a
surprise littIe\ less than startling to
the public GENERALLY and as an awful
shock to the teachers themselves,
Still. Monongalia county Jared better
than her neighbors, Marion or Harri-
son.
The returns for Monongalia county
show:
Who're number Of applicants exam
ined !, 30.
Number receiving No. l certificates,
n.
Number receiving No. 2 certificates,
Number receiving No. certificates,
Number of complete failures ~.
BY these figures it is seen that
little more than per cent Of the APP
plleants got No. l certificates, and 40
per cent Of them failed entirely.
When it is considered that in former
years, the flat failures were not 10 per
cent, and that at least 40 per cent Of
the applicants got No. / certificates,
the appalling catastrophe IS apparent.
The fortunate teachers who got in
the fast class were Miss Alice Bailey,
of Grant district. and John f. Nc
Clure.
In Harrison county, only one appli-
can't out of = received a number one.
90 twos and % threes were issued, and
there were 10 failures.
In Marion county, two number ones,
rs twos, and 10 threes were issued.
There were II failures, The appli
cants were &c.
Both Of these records are worse
than Monongalia's, which will appear
BY a little figuring, Ali are bad
enough, and two questions are pre-
sented 'sWhat kind Of teachers
have been filling the schools?n or the
alternative, tWhat sort OF an exami-
nation are the pedagogues up against. !"
1t is claimed that the examination
was not more difficult than those
given under the old law, but that the
grading was much closer. This is the
only explanation that can be offered
for the slump.
The returns for the second exami-
nation have not been made, but judg-
ing by the first there will be no No.
rs among the ten who took it, about
three number twos, and possibly three
number threes. This makes total
of "a teachers eligible to teach in the
county,-less than third Of the
number needed.
A final examination will be held in
September, and all the teachers will
have another chance. The second
examination was held before the re-
turns were in for the first, and the
teachers did not know whether or not
a second trial would be necessary.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30
Splendid Lots.

The Alpheus Sheets land, being
the beautiful plateau across the new
Walnut street bridge, has been
plated into building lots by the
Crestholm Company, the purchasers
of this tract. Ten of these beautiful
lots will be offered for sale to those
desiring to build first class houses.
Call on Cyrus X. Fife, Manager,
for terms.
THE CREsrHoLM COMPANY.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30
Presbyterians Picnic.

The children Of the Presbyterian
Sunday School, with their teachers,
a number of parents and others, went
out for a picnic this afternoon. They
took generous supply OF good
things to eat, aud left the city about
two o'clock, with prospects OF most
pleasant afternoon. The objective
point was the top OF the big hill to
the east of the city.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30
TIMES OPTIMISTIC.
Thinks that Locks and Dams will be
Completed by October First.

Recently when this paper stated
that the locks and dams between
this place and Fairmont were to be
completed and boats running to that
town by January LIST, the Times
rather poked fun at the idea. Yes
terday that paperannounces grayely
that boats will be running to Fair
mont by October first. This faith
is too childlike and bland.
Arrangements are being made in
Fairmont by the council to locate a
wharf.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30
Locals and Personals.

Keep your eye on Chancery Hill.
216 High Street, Toilet Water
Reduced.
WEAyER'S Grocery sells best fruit
jars; half gallon size, 81 cents dOZ. ::
quart size, 42 cents.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. ID. Beall have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w. d.
Christ in Uniontown
WE'LL Be Dere Onct A Week in
De Pittsburg Sunday Dispatch.
Yores Trulie,
Pickle Neary,
G, T.. Smith of Wheeling is here to
visit Mr.. and Mrs. M, Henuen. Mrs.
Smith has been here for some time.
Miss Ruth Wood has returned from
a visit Of two weeks in New York
state, and with the family DR.. ID. H.
Courtney at Asbnry Park
AUGUST Magazines. Mathe's news
stand corner High and Peasants
street, "where you get your drinking
water"
Prof. r. Morris went to Manning
ton today with corps of engineers
to lay out 500 town lots for com
pany that is planning for lot sale
in the oil city
DIR. G. w. Dent is in the city to-
day to consult with DIR. Wade for an
affection that has impaired his hear
ing very much. We are pleased to
note that he is improving.
The foundation has been com
pleted for the Cox and Baker office
building on Chancery Row and brick
laying was begun today. The work
is being rushed by large force of
men.
Mrs. Linnie Wilson went to Mt.
Lake Park today where she will
spend several weeks. She will be
joined there by her daughter, Miss
Georgia, who has been visiting at
Webster Springs.
THE people of Leetown who don't
want their mail by rural route may
have to take it that way or not at all.
The department. will offer them mail
and If they won't have it the way that
the department wants them to have
it they may fail to get 1T at all.
Frank J. ST. Clair came to town
this morning to 90 to Pittsburg to see
Mrs. st. Clair who is very sick. The
train was late and after telephone
talk with Mrs. Alex NJ. Voigt he de-
cided not to go. Mrs. st. CLAIR is
gradually improving and is expected
to recover.
NOTHING more has been heard of
the plan to cover this county with
mail routes. 1t may be done this fall
but the time is short in which to get
them in operation. The department
is over run with applications for this
service and it is being established in
every direction.
"P. j. WRIGHT Jr., is busy study
ing the latest fashion sheets in mill
tary habiliments in order to retain his
reputation as a lady killer He will
mobilize and move on Parkersburg on
next Monday. 1t is expected that the
city will surrender without firing a
shot.
LosT-In Morgantown, Tuesday
July 2S black bill book containing
Il. r. ticket from Pittsburg to Phil
adelphia, and some other papers, be-
longing to H. L. Patterson. Please
return same to New DOMINION office
and receive suitable reward.
PURE air, crystal water, grand
mountain vistas, rich farming coun-
try surrounding, coming industries,
all make Reedsville, Preston coun-
ty, the coming metropolis Of that
region. Invest your money in the
only available lots to be offered next
Saturday.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30

SPECIAL bargains Saturday at the
Model Grocer 223 Peasants street
WEAYER'S Grocery sells all table
supplies very cheap and delivers your
goods.
ALL Morgantown and Monongalia
people are invited to take days out
ing next Saturday and see the beauti-
full town of Reedsyile where lot
sale and public speaking is to take
place.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30
HISTORIUPEN
will Carry History to Future Genera
tiOns-BOnds Signed at Rate OF
Seven Per Minute.

The New DOMINION is in receipt
of a notable pen, one whose influence
will be felt by generations yet to be
in Morgantown. 1t is the pen used
by Mr. John Murphy, president of
the Federal Savings and Trust Com.
pany In signing 1000 bonds of $1,000
each, making a total OF 100000
issued by the Union Utility Com
pany of this city.
The bonds were signed by Mr..
Murphy July 29th at the rate of
seven per minute. 1t required two
hours and thirteen l2lnutes to COM
plete the task.
The other signatures upon the
bonds are those of Senator Stephen
l.. Elkins, President of the Union
Utility Company and Hon. George
C.. Sturoiss, its secretary.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30

SMALL wonder Reedsville, Preston
county, is to have a lot sale for most
OF the available space in this thriving
town has been utilized. The M. &
X. is pushing on through there, They
must have lots upon which to build.
PHONE your grocery order to Wea-
Yer's, who delivers your goods.
SHEET music on special order at the
Acme.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30
Picnic Postponed.

The Christian Sunday School
which had expected to picnic at
Sturgisson today postponed the
outing until tomorrow. The mem
bers will 90 down to Van Voorhis
when they do go. The rain of last
night kept them from going today.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30
Tearing Down Loafers, Paradise.

L. w. Anderson has had the old
shed in front Of his property on High
and Chancery Row removed. The
loafers who have made this place a
nuisance are sorroy but every other
person in town is glad to see the much
needed improvement.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30
Lot Sale at ReedsyiIle.

Frank Bannister is at Reedsville,
making arrangements for big lot
sale there Saturday. The sale has
been advertised by posters all over
that section Of Preston, and part of
Monongalia county, and everything is
in readiness.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30
Principal Conventions to be Held at
Various Portions of the u. =. for
Which Special Rates will be in
Effect via Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad.

BALTIMORE, Md. Seventy Ninth An
nual Session of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge, |, O. o. f., September 81
26. Tickets on sale September 18th,
goth and 21st, good returning until
September 2Sth, inclusive.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.-Grand Army
of the Republic, August 1922.
Tickets on sale August 4th to 18th,
good returning until October 18th.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30
GETTING READY.
Great Scott Coal Company Hurrylng
to Complete its Plant.

The Great Scott Coal Company is
losing no time in getting its plant
ready to ship coal. Some coal is be-
ing mined now and sold liz and about
Jimtown. The tipple has been locat-
ed and will soon be erected. The COM
pany expects to be able to ship coal by
river within month or SO.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30
Gone to Weston.

Deputy Sheriff ID, G. Core left at
six o'clock this morning with Harry
Tallnan for Weston, He was delay
ed 10 Fairmont for six hours, by wrecks
on the Monongah. He will not leave
Fairmont until this Afternoon.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30
Fer Ladies.

Clyde E. Jacobs has 80 pairs of
the Dolly Madison Oxford Ties lett.
Regular price $3.50. Will be closed
out at $l.S5. Store open every
evening.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30

A $3.50 LOT will be given away at
Reedsville next Saturday. The hold
er Of the lucky number will be gwen
lot free at the conclusion of the sale
PURE lemon and orange juice served
at Ream's Soda Fountain.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30
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Ranges for Sale Cheap.

The Stewart Plumbing company
has several Magic Favorite gas
ranges which it proposes TO sell at
first cost. The company has more
stuff than it has room and it intends
to sell these ranges at a real bargain.
Call on their shop on Chancery Row
and Chestnut street and look at the
ranges.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30

THERE is no more convenient pic
ture taking machine than kodak
A pocket kodak is the most easily car.
ried of any. The prices OF these are
$10-$15 and $3.50.
COME and see our stock of mantles
and get our prices before buying else
where.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30
T. w. ANDERSON

VIII Examine the Merits Of the Bessie
Wilgus and see About Cost of Sink
ing Shaft.
The Bessie Wilgds will be examin-
ed by t. W. Anderson who is going
west about the first of the month.
Prof. r. L. Morris had expected to
look after this matter but could not
get away ON account Of press OF bust
ness. Mr.. Anderson will find the cost
OF sinking shaft and other matters
ia connection with IL for the benefit
OF the local company which owns the
mine. L. r, Wilgus is the principal
stakeholder In the company. The
mine is near Leadville.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-30
ROBE & RIGHTMIRE.
toot OF Walnut st

FOUND. The right place to buy
mantels, all kinds of gas fixtures,
CRATES fronts and tile in endless varie-
ty. Come ana see our stock, We can
complete with any firm or agent. We
can and will save you money All kinds
of cabinet work done at our factory.
Robe g. Rightmire, foot OF Walnut st.
IFyOu want to get q prescription fly.
ed ask your physician if he don't want
you TO 60 to Ream's New Drnx Stores
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-10-29
oArIzona.N

Arizona" is coming back 20 the
Brooks theatre for one night only
Monday, November 2nd. IL is pre-as-
sured of a warm welcome by reason Of
The fact that il made good, if the
term may be used, in all sorts of weys
on the occasion OF its first presen-
tation more than four years ago. Chi
cago enthused very much over "Ari-
zona," and oddly enough New York,
which is not usually fond Of accept
ing outside verdicts, fell into line and
followed the band wagon. Since il
was seen here Arizona has been
played for fifteen more weeks in the
metropolis, thereby achieving The
record of more presentations in New
York within a given imis than any
other dramatic offering The musical
freak, "Florodora' is the only piece
Of contemporary presentation that has
equalled Arizona" in the number Of
performances within the past eighteen
manths Arizona" is a delightful
play. clean, wholesome as wen as
thrilling, drawn on the lines Of real
red-blooded humanity and lightened
with comedy of a particularly excel
lent type which Themas alone knows
best how to handle Messrs. La
shelle and Raymond We're warmly
commended in New York for the ex-
eenence and even balance OF the cast
in Arizona, no less than for hte taste
and opuience Of the scenic invesuure.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-10-29

AilHllUi 10 ItAAAF AaNfAA~AF
SWewoka. I. T., Oct 29.-Cotton re-
eipts Of l93,5O0 pounds is the record
or one day at this place 50 far this
ear. The cotton was bought by the
yewoka Trading company and hand
n in their own gin and compress.
Iarhe daily receipts of this company
lanee from 10000 to 10000 pounds,
with occasional days when they rum
tp 10 about 100000 pounds.
Wewoka is one eli the best cotton
markets In Indian territory. II is the
,apital Of the Seminole nation, and
Mas the prestige of being one OF the
Dldest trading pos.s in this country
but that is not the reason the town has
become a rade center for large re-
zion of rich country The merchants
are enterprising and progressive, ana
.this year offered prizes 10 cotton
raisers aggregating $665. This is done
4both to encourage production and 70
attract trade to Wewoka. The larg-
"a cash prize offered is 500 to be
iven the farmer raising and market
'ing here the greatest quantity OF cot
ton Second and third prizes are $50
and sac, respectively. Other prizes
f,aclude standard farm wagon, sew
Rne machine. cook stove, etc. The
Firs National bank offers a prize Of
s25 for the largest load Of cotton de-
llyered this year This prize general
" occasions good deal Of excite
ment and great efforts are made TO
win. Last year the prize load weigh
ed little over 5000 pounds.
win such enterprise on the part OF
she tradesmen il is little wonder that
cotton is hauled in here for a disance
II twenty-five TO thirty miles, not a
,iitle coming from Potiawatomie
county. Last year upwards Of 5000
bales we're ginned, compressed and
shipped from here.
Il think we will have not less than
1000 bales this year said =. Long,
manager Of the wewoka Trading com
many IL Is difficult to tell what a
cotton crop Is going to be until q Is
brought 70 market One sarme- VIII
say the crop is good another that i
IS poor. and hardly two will agree, but
am sure we win handle moi less than
1.eoo bales more than lat year
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-10-29
Hotel Talk

In travelling over Ohio, as do
pretty extensively, occasionally run
into one Of Tom Johnson's meetings.
said a Dayton, Ohio, man at the Royal
last night
There is no disputing the fact that
the Cleveland man is holding his 20
eticaI row-wows. He is an extraord-
inary campaigner, and, though not
strictly speaking eloquent has a
lmack OF interesting his hearers.
With a promiscuous gathering he is
at his best and never fails to create
favorable impression. Ny study OF
the situation is that the Democrats
are hopeful and the Republicans fear
ful. The real fight of COURSE, is for
The legislature. and if Tom Johnson
can prevent the reelection Of Hen,
Mark Hanna. he viii nave won one OF
.the greatest victories Of modern
times. That he has chance, and
no forlorn one. is recognized by his
opponents, and the Republicans are
working like Turks TO prevent dis
aster. resorting TO such expedients,
m some places. as trading of county
offices IN return for Democratic sup
+ pr q their legislative ticket
That Johnson viii carry Cuyahoga
county by a big majority is almost
certain He will also sweep Toledo
with the aid Of Golden Rule Jones
whose local popularity is extraordi
nary. Already Johnson's followers
are saying that should he win IN Ohio
nothing can keep him out Of the Demo
cratic nomination for the presidency
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-10-29

Il believe that every hearty laugh
IS hnlIeIuiahl and that songs are
tho wings Of the soul "-Goy. Bob
Taylor
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-10-29
D 0 0 Q 0 Q Q o Q Q 0 0 0 Q
loIAN TERRITORY NOTES o
} Q zee o Q o @ o O O Q Q
al to Daily Leader.
Il 10 Daily Loader.

al to Daily Leader.
imore, !. T., Oct. 29-Unitei
$ Inspector Chalmers. sent to In
territory by the department Of
se some time ago to investigate
ed irregularities among federal
ais. concluded his Investigations
hight. and departed fer Washing
O report to Attorney General
(. The nature Of the report or
result Of the investigation is not
IN. It is now believed that Spe-
IfnspeCsor Bonaparte will not Wis
lie territory to Investigate conii-
1t seems that the administra
is disposed to drop the Indian
dal. and act on Chalmers report
IN will probably develop some
ling fac s.