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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
CHRISTMAS DISCREPANCIES.
An Explanation Of some of the
Peculiar Customs
Which are in Vogue at This season
How the Day Is observed In Other
Countrics-A Prediction as to the
Coming Months.

How the Day Is observed In Other
Countrics--A Prediction as TO the
Coming Months.
The hanging up of the mistletoe al
Christmas time is more especially de-
rived from the worship of our pagan
ancestors. In the religion of the Druids
the mistletoe was regarded with the
greatest veperatlon. The special oscu-
latory custem most familiar to us In
connection with the mistletoe Is said
by prominent authorities 10 be an In
dupitabfe relic Of Druidism handed
down through loug centuries.
The Draids originally worshipped
only the mistletoe that grew on the
oak. As is we'll known. the mistletoe
Is parasite that grows on both decid-
uous and evergreen trees and shrubs,
but chiefly on the hawthorn, poplar,
pear and apple. 1t forms an evergreen
bush about four feet IN length and
grows 10 most peculiar fashion. Ia
like other plants its shoots extend
downward as we'll as upward, giving
the tree an odd appearance. IL has a
very small yellowish tower that in
November changes To the frui.--the
tiny white berry with which We are
familiar With at Christmas time. Mod
ern mistletae ia taken chiefly from APP
Pile trees, and some ef our supply
comes from the apple orchaIds ol Nor
mandy. Although the misiletne is pop
ular 10 England and America. i, onj % $
little favor in France, wh,,e holly.
ivy, the pine branch, the laurel, aud
flower called rSse de Noel arr ln,st-
~ used for decorations.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
- - :
SHOT THKOUGH WRIST.
John Bailey Wounds Mallott in Pis.
tOl Duel.

One of the Mallotts, whose given
name could not he learned, was
shot through the wrist Monday
night by John Bailey, who il we'll
known in town. The men both Nxe
on Wades run in Cass district. The
story of the affair is rather vague
ane comes through the sherifIs Of
flee here, where a message was re-
eeived calling tor an officer to arrest
Malott.
The two men had some trouble II
seems, and Bailey started to 20 to
bis home. Mallott followed him, and
when Bailey reached bis home, be
warned Mallott not to follow him any
further, threatening to hurt him Il
he did. Mallott drew gun at this
threat, aud began to shoot. His bull
let's went wild and Bailey returned flre,
wounding MalIott III the " Isl.
A warrant was sworn out for NAL.
lott before justice John Carlow wae
served by the constable. The result
OF the hearing is yet unknown
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30

Trimming houses and churches With
evergreens is said to have been done
before tbs Christian era, the Romans
having decked their temples aud dwelI-
tugs with green boughs during the
Saturnalia The Jews employed II 10
heir Feast Of Tabefnac,es in Septem-
Der, and the ancient iruids aud other
celtic nations sought to propitiate the
woodland sprites by hanging green
poughs aud mistietoe over their dnors.
Holly, bay rosemary and laurel are
most generally favored in every land.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30

The first number OF Revelations.
a new magazine published at FAIR
mont, has reached this office. The
magazine is published by Ross Nor
ris who was formerly connected with
the lines Of that city. While on
that paper he made an enviahle re.
putation as a forcible writer and in
his new venture bids fair to add to
his laurels. The magazine is devoted
to wide range Of subjects and is
largely editorial in tone.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30

Jake Snyder ia reported to have
determined not to sue the W Wheeling
newspapers for claiming thar he held
up Schmulbach for $1,000 in return
for support of various kinds. He is
trying to get the state papers scared
about the suits but the Wheeling
papers are not a bit worried over
the threats. The chances are that
Jake don't want to get into court i
he can help it.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
LOVE LED HIM AWAY.
Girl Supposed to Know Whereabouts
Of Missing Army Officer.

Toledo, Dec 24.-First Lieutenant
Floyd Miller, of the First infantry, U.
s. A., who has been on duty at the
grave of the late President Mckinley
and who has been absent from his
post since Nov 20, spent several days
with his parents in this city and has
been missing since Dec. s.
His parents do not believe that he
has deserted or that he is victim Of
foul play, although they were Of the
opinion that he had returned to Can
ton. They say he was in love with
the daughter of retired army sur
geon named Cook In Washington and
that they believe this young lady
knows Of his whereabouts.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30

1t seems very propaoie that the
next National convention will he
held in New York. That seems 10
be eminentlv proper New York is
a democratic stronghold, it has the
greatest convention ball in the world
and its hotels can accommodate the
delegates without crowding.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
RAMSEY APPOINTS CLARK.
Latter VIII Manage Eastern Division
Of the Wabash.

st. Louis, Dec. 24.--Announcement
was made by President Ramsey of the
Wabash railroad of the appointment
of Horace G. Clark as manager Of the
Western Maryland and the West Vir-
ginia Central and Pittsburg railroads,
with headquarters at Baltimore, TO
succeed A. Robertson, who on Jan.
becomes general manager of the ST.
Louis terminals. Mr.. Clark at present
is superintendent of the middle di-
vision Of the Wabash system, with
headquarters at Decatur, III.
Mr. Clark at one time was general
superintendent Of the Missouri Pacific
and at another general manager of
the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf road
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
LEAVE MORGANrOWN.
Mrs. Okey johnson and Family Will
live In New York Hereafter.

Mrs. Okey johnson and daughters
left Thursday for New York
city where they will make their future
home. James johnson will remain
here for several days longer and will
then 20 to Parkersburg. IL is with
much regret that Morgantown bids
farewell to this family who have lived
here for years and made many warm
friends.
Recently their house was sold to the
Delta Tau Delta fraternity and will
be used by that organization as chap
ter house. Possession OF it will be
given tomorrow to the new owners
who will move into it at once.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30

W. u. p. has signed two roles
81 rs for next year and is after more
Tor her foot ball team. 1t is stated
th,t the institution '"ili NEE. West
V rginia If the celebrated TIE in
Gil, be satisfactorily explained
How nice.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
A GAS CONSUMER
Offers Some Sensible Advice TO
Gas Users.
Re Does Not See Anything Wrong In
Using Gas by Metre or signing the
New (,outrnct.

Using 6as by Metre or signing the
New Contract.
To the Editor OF the NEW DOMINION:
Being a gas consumer and having
had considerable experience in burning
gas, would like to say few words to
the people of this city through your pa
per with regard to the controversy still
going on concerning natural gas. In
the first place l will say have never
spoken one word to any one connected
with the gas company on this subject:
that have never been approached in
any manner by any one connected with
or for the company, and only now ex-
press an opinion in the case, because l
think IL matter of justice 90 the COM
pany that has and are still spending
their money to give the peaple light
and heat.
Like great many other corporations
the people think they are trying to rob
them and there must be some way 10
get square. and tho only way to do this
Is to waste all the gas possible. They
have so many fires aud they pay for
them by contract so they will burn all
the gas possible during the lie Of their
contract. Sooner than turn the gas
down when room gels too warm they
VIII raise window to get fresh air.
Now il these people only knew 1t they
are injuring their neighbors and them
selves more than the gas company. IL
there had not been much gas wasted
earlier IN the season, the people would
not have suffered SO mnch for gas dur
Ing the recent cold weather and before
the last well WAS turned into the lines,
and there would have been gas enough
for all.
With regard TO signing the new con-.
tract iii say there is nothing IN that
Contract that i not Incorporated IN the
cont. acts in piitsburg or any other
large city usilg natural gas, and there
IS nothing in the contract that will re-
lease the gas company from damages
incurred from their negligence or that
81 any OF their employees. II simply
makes the consumer in,re careful and
holds him responsible for any careless-
less ON their own part. and any fair
minded person will say that is right.
La regard TO the price Of gas Iwil. say |
use my gas by metre and II cUsts me
about one halt as much as IL would by
contract and still we haye our house
warm and comfortable, and the gas
company will make more money off the
metre than they will from people who
burn by contract and are careless about
the use Of it.
Gas by metre here costs Is cents per
thousand #. and in Pittsburg 1t costs ~
els, per Thousand feet, quite difference
is II not and best Of all it Is in our favor.
Mr.. Editor, have said more than |
intended but in justice TO the gas COM
panylwho is doingall in its power.to help
us and giving us gas at a cost less than
elsewhere let us try to help them and
ourselves by not wasting any mere gas
than can be helped whether burning by
contract or metre AscoNsuMER.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30

Chilblains are said to he rampant
in Fairmont. This is due to the
vigils OF the denlzens of that place
Who want to get sight of the first
steam boat when it comes to town
and who only leave their posts to
sleep at inireqnent intervals. Bust
ness is said to be at stand still.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30

The Athletic Association of the
University is said to be willing TO
assume the debt for goods purchas-
ed from the Acme for the foot ball
team b, Manager Stout but Mr.,
Swi,her wants something more sub
stantial than this. He much pre-
fers to have the money as the AS
sociation now owes him considerable
money aud is-unable at present to
pay it.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
BURNED LOOKOUT'S WRECK.
Skaters on MUnOngahela illuminate
River BY Firing Steamer.

BROWNSVILLE, Dec. 90 = Friday
night it was very dark, but the
merry skaters on the Monongahela
provided brilliant and far reaching
light by setting fire to the wreck of
the steamer Lookout" which lay
out 10 the river near the Eclipse
Mills, and with this weird light k' pit
up the sport until late hour, their
fantastic movements making pan
tomime of beauty aud interest.
After Capt. Grihblc had removed
the machinery of the Lookout to
his new steamer the "Ahdrew AK
ton," the wreck was lowed to the
foot Of Union street where she was
scuttled and sunk. The captain is
probably pleased at her destruction
as the Government would have re-
quired him to remove the obstrue-
ton from the river bed.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30

Passenger train Nc. 50, due here
from Fairmont At 1910 in-tho even
ing is usually from 10 minutes 10 "a
hour late. When the tfaIn reachea
the Y above town, II ID stoppsd,
while the engine Il turned arooud
and attached to the other end. Il
is then backed into the station, t<siy
to pull out for Faifmont 10 ia
morning. The arrangement HI 10
doubt very satisfactory ~ the ce1U,
and saves them Considerable time
and trouble. but The paoserGers, Who
sits and waits 50 neas tie etskioa ~
relish Il . lsttle ~
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
Hearing Postponed.

On account of the illness Of Chiei
Engineer apates Brady of the Wa
bash tie condemnation proceedings
between the Buckhannon and North
ern and the b. Il .. are checked. A
hearing was to have been held this
week but it has been postponed
until after the first OF the year.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
rhres From Kinswoed Argus.

We always did admire q modest
woman hut when the, get too moi, 8.
. tell the naked truth it i over
ioing the matter.
II is said that a man in iaylo.
ounty has COW that is thirty i,
years old. The butter the, us.d on
she table At hotel we re entity
stopped ut in Gra'ien EVIDENT,
ame from the first milking oi thai
IDENTICAL COW.
You can never appreciate the
weight of your friends intirn tiles
mere than when you have to lug him
nome drunk come night, ard now
the holiday season is coming on We
thou ght we would mention It.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30

The Wheeling News still harps on
tax reform and says that the hat.
tic is won There are so many
people who 90 to the legislature in
this state with the intention of be-
ing open to conviction that nothing
is certain until after it is settled.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
FATAL ACCIDENT CAUSED
BY AN INNOCENT PRANK.

Youngstown, o.. Dec. 24.-Joseph
Pasta, an employee at the Valley, was
sitting near pudding furnace, eat
ing his dinner, when another employee
threw a SNOWFALL at him, which land
ed in buggy filled with molten metal,
causing terrific explosion. Pasta
was horribly burned and removed TO
the hospital in dying condition.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30

A. X. Smith, the Walnut street
tailor, following his usual custom
has issued year hooks for 1904.
These books arc valuable to those
who don't want to get their dates
mixed.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
LONGEST TERN OF COURT NOW ON,
Pr. sent Session NJ Fsirment, will MT
Adjourn TIL February l, or Lat r =
Not much Done.
Fairmont rimei

FairmOnt Times
1t has been many years, and maay
years will elap>e before til re- i an
other term of ClrcuiL Court a. hsrIg a
he present one IL Is hke. mat
curt will not adjourn until H. -
II February aud probably mol until
after that. The work Is not half tiu-
ished and there are cases at the pres
ent time that are set for near.y the
middle Ut next month. All The cam
demDation cases OF the B,itituure &
Ohio railroad aud the Wabash are 20 he
tried yet as also Is the Injunction case
" the same roads, Several civil ac-
lions and chancery cases arr set tor
days Ia January. Notwithstanding
the fact that Court has been uo'ng ~,
for nearly month already, hardly
thing Of Importance has been done.
But Two men have been tried for fell
my, and they were both sentenced for
dve years 10 the peLitentiary. The
Martin versus Martin will case was
the mast important chancery case up
this term. This case took up week
of the courts time.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
EASTERN TUBE COMPANY
WILL Be SOLD FEB. 10.

GAINESVILLE, o., Dec. 24.--In the case
Of the North American Trust com
pany. New York, against the Eastern
Tube company, of this city, arpraise-
ment has been fixed at 100000, and
day Of sale Feb. 10, 1904. Several
months ago the company went into
the hands of receivers and the sale is
the outcome
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30

Coal miners and coke workers in
the Connellsville field are talking Of
strike over reduction in wages al
though they will still be paid the
highest wages in the country and
the operators say they are losing
money at the former prices pa d to
workmen.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30

The Albany Evening Journal, pub
lished at Albany, New YORK, In it,
baseball gossip has the following:
''Hughey Duffy says that Ed.
Kenna, the poet pitcher from West
Virginia. would be the equal Of anv
pitcher in the business, II he would
only take care of himself.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
PierpoIn, statue in Place.

The statue OF Gov. Pierpoint select
ed by West Virginia to represent one
Of the Two greatest men the state ever
produced has been put in place 10 the
Capitol at Washington John K.
Keuna Is the other statue. The latest
addition will he formally unveiled at
such time as may he selected by the
Governor.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30

Chicago striking hack drivers are
to be shown by the courts that it is
none Of their funeral when non union
drivers are hired by undertakes.
The strikers have been raising q
rough house with the funeral cor
teges.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30

Much work has already been done
by the West Virginia commission
which has charge OF the exhibits
fram this state at st. Louis but they
have a great deal more 10 do before
the Fair opens.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
The Most FrIghtful Cough.

It's the Group. Isn't that SO? You
hear 1t just about midnight, when
everything is so still--that dry, bark
ing cough You can never forget the
first time you heard II. Don't forget
this, either--Ayer's Cherry pictorial
quickly cures the Group.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30

Judge tDoolittle says that slot
machine is net gambling game be-
c.use it is not played on table
The Judge is rapidly earning the
right to the title of kno.iittle.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
Crushed Between Tenders.

James G. Crogan, well known
conductor on the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad between Grafton and Cumber'
land, was crushed to death between
the tenders Of two engines at Grafton
Tuesday morning. Cregan has been
IN the employ OF the company for quite
a number Of years and was well known
all along the line. He at one time
ran between Wheeling and Grafton. Z
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30

Now, take heed, eyery-Wau.
That English understand can,
II Christmas day fall
Upon Friday, know well all
] bat winter season shall be easy,
save great winds aloft shall fly
The simmer also shall be dry
And right seasonable, l say,
Beasts aud sheep shall thrive right
well,
But other victuals shall fail;
What child that day is pon,
Great and rich he shall be IL corn.
Ii we may believe the above old
time verse we may know what ~ ex-
pect the cnmiug months.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
Successor to Beavers Named.

Washington, Dec. 24.-C. NJ. Waters
Las been appointed superintendent of
the division of salaries and allowances
Of the postoffice department to sue
coed George W. Beavers. to take ef-
feet Jan. 1. Mr.. Waters is now acting
SUPERINTENDENT of the division.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30

Kris KiDgle is said To clme to US
from our settlers OF German descent,
and Is from "Krish Kinkle, a corrup-
tion OF Christ-kindlein. or IDfant
Christ. So St. Nicholas may be derived
from Pelsni chol, or Nicholas with the
fLr, called 50 because OF his SUIT of
skin, which he Is supposed to wear.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
New BUILDING Assured.

Washington, Dec. 24.-Attorney Cen
eral Knox has approved titles to the
leeds for the property on the square
rejected as the site for an office build
ing for the house of representatives.
This removes the last legal barrier to
the erection of the building.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
EsneuiI Hall Ia Sacred

Boston, Dec. 24.-Permission to use
historic Faneuil hall for an exhibition
Of poultry has been denied by Mayor
Collins in message to the board OF
alderman, which has granted the priv
iiege to the New England Light
Brahma club.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
LOIS OF DESCENDANTS.
Mr.. and MRS. Henry DusenDerry Do.
Great Service Toward Increasing
Population.


Population.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Dusenberry
of this place have done valiant
service in increasing the population
of Morgantown and vicinity since
their marriage in 1S49, To them
and their descendants have been
born Is children, SO grand children
and 40 great grand children.
The aged couple are still living
and are enjoying the best of health.
Mr.. Dusenberry was born in 1926
and his wife was born 1888. She
was a Chambers before her marriage.
The family is one of the best
known in the county and the mem
bers of it are esteemed by all who
know them The record of the
couple is one that is hard to beat
and it is nav up TO other commun:
ties to bring on their champions.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30

Gov. Atkinson has broken into
PRINT again but there is nothing in
the item about bis being appointed
to a judgeship.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
icr are OFF of order

convincing proof that the kidneys and hlad-
Ter are CIT Of order.
What to Do.
There IS comfort In the knowledge so.
f.cn expressed. that DR.. Kimcr's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism. pain In the
back. kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
II the urinary passage. 1t corects inability
10 hold water and scalding pain in passing
i, or bad effects following use OF liquor,
vine or beer. and ovcrcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 90 often
during the day. and TO get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-Root IL soon
realized. It stands the highest for its won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
II you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in Soc. and 81. sizes.
You may have 4 sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery az
and book that tells k3 19S =
more about II, both sent 81
absolutely free by mail, W =
address Or. Kiimer & HONE Of e~snp,Rooa
Co.. Binghamton. N. Y. When writing mon
tien reading shis asn~ess offer N shis paper.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
NEW SHELVES FOR VAULTS
Arrangements Made to Save Old Rec.
ords from Decay.

A big consignment of iron shelves
for the vaults in the basement of
the court house was received today.
A large number of old court recorde,
containing important inform alton
are piled up in the basement, and
are moulding badly. In their pres
ent condition. they are practically
worthless SO tar as being used for
reference is concerned. The new
shelves will be put in and the hooks
will be cared for just as those are in
the vaults of the Circuit and County
Clerks offices.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
Ticket Agents Side.

To tie Editor OF the New DOMINION:
The ticket agent Of the B. & O.
GO whom reference was made In
the NEW DOMINION Of Tuesday would
Ike to say that he never smoked .in
MS life He was hustling as bard as
ne could 10 get the people attended
To. A friend also helping hun. The
train men did not announce the leav-
ing Of the train and when bis atten-
ton was called to its leaving be had
no means Of stopping the srains Any
accommodation which may be extend
ID to the public at any time will be
gladly rendered by him
TICKET AGENT.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30
Getling Ready for Reuben.

1t Is said that arrangements are on
foot to import 10000 girls TO St.
Louis for immoral purposes during
the Worlds Fair. Many OF those
girls are ~ ne eptlecd there under
promise Of employment.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-12-30

Maybe one reason why people
swear off at New Year is because
the Christmas jag makes them feel
like they never wanted another
drink