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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-25
INSTRUCTIVE JTUDIEC
By INOTEEMAfIE,zNN AND
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foil other fouls" dear to the heart of
the street fighter.
The three holds" I will touch on to-
day are the 'hip lock- the throat and
back lock" and the "chancery and hip
throw"
The hip lock- briefly, is worked as
follows: When your opponent leads
with his left. duck to the side far
enough to avoid his blow; step in with
the left till your left hip is just behind
his left hip. AS you step in throw
your left arm about his waist from
in front and catch him under the chin
with your right Using your left hip
as a lever, press forward and throw
him backward over your hip to the
ground. AS you start to bend sharply
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-25

at most, viii usually break him thor
oughly Of the rushing habit and will
take all the fight out Of him."
- The street fighter is, as ] have said,
pretty sure 10 be more or less out Of
condition. Nowhere else is habbiness
and lack Of condition so quickly and so
extensively shown as in the muscles,
flesh and tissues about the stomach.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-25

THE CABINET-E. p, City. The
Congressional Directory. issue Of No
vember 5, 1908. gives the following
named as the members of President
ROosevelt's Cabinet: Secretary OF
State, John Hay; Of Treasury. L. NJ
Shaw; Of War. Elihu Root; Attorney
General, P. c. Knox: Postmaster Cen
eral, H. c. Payne; Secretary Of Navy.
w H Moody: Interior. E. A. Hitch
cock; Agriculture. James Wilson. and
Commerce and Labor. G. b. COrtelyou.
Melville w. Fuller is the Chief JUS
tice Of the United States Supreme
Court. AS the letter of inquiry does
not give the locality from which the
names of Representative are desired
the question cannot be answered.
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Honor for officer.

An army officer has had an Alaskan
glacier named in recognition of his con-
tribution to the geography of that ter
ritory. Some time ago Captain joseph
S. Heron, Second Cavalry, with two
enlisted men, explored hitherto un-
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-25

Plans under way to represent San Francisco
the ST. Louis Exposition by splendid series of pho
tographs pcurng the city and its life in panorama The
suggestion portray the forty thousand school children
of the in vitascope is admirable Nothing better
could be chosen illustrate ttngly aspirations
policy and civilization. The school children of San
Francisco its pride.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-25

Oakland Judges are hot the trail of the opera
tors OF money-paying nicke-in-the-sot machines and
punishment follows swiftly upon detection to the own
ers OF these larcenous devices Our own police and
Judges might go into session on this subject
and do the public distinct service by protecting our
youth from temptation in which they cannot have a
possible success.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-25

CALIFORNIA; ADNIIssION-F ].
H, Vallejo. Cal. The news of the ad-
mission of California into the Union
was brought to San Francisco by the
mail steamer Oregon, which arrived
october IS, 1850. The celebration OF the
admission was on the 29s-a of the same
month.
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abuse. Indeed the Times says: Sometimes nearly so
per cent avoid jury duty by of excuses and ex-
emptons. Under the new order Of court great ex-
pense may be saved the county by those having good
excuses making showing of their rights to be excused
before the day they. summoned appear If they
present in Visaa before the day of trial they may
appear before the and make their excuses if alb
sent they may send afhdavits medical certificates
This would entail upon them but trhing inconvenience
and while the every Juror who is
exempt on the day OF trial costs the county the
rage between four and five dollars"
Practices OF the sort mentioned by the Times may
exist IN other counties in California. sibly the mat
ter as worth looking Judge Wallace has also deter
mined says the Times that hereafter jurors will be ex
cused only when in strict accordance with the rules of
exemption provided by the law, the property of the
juror property of another intrusted to him will be
threatened with material injury destruction by
son OF his detention juror, when his health or
the sickness death of member of his family requires
his absence from court.
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Ans70erS to Queries.

ARGENTINE REPUBLIC-H. N. F..
Volcano, Cal. The residence Of William
p. Lord, who until recently was United
States Minister to the Argentine repub-
lie, is Salem, Or.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-25

BACK DATES-C. I. s., City. The
18th of April. 1s49. fell on a Tuesday.
and the Sd os November, 1894, on a
Monday. There is a file of old alma
macs, as far back as 1882, in the Free
Public Library Of San Francisco.
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Townsends California glace fruits and
candies. 50c a pound in artistic fire.
etched boxes. A nice present for Eastern
friends. 715 Market st.. above Call bldg.
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Special information supplied daily to
business houses and public men by the
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's) 230 Cali
fornia street. Telephone Main 1912
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-01-07
Is a G0rker.

In the terse language of the theat
rical advance agent, "Old Arkansaw
is corker Like the cat 1t has more
than nine lives, and like the feline in
the song, it always comes back.
Jumping With a bound into popularity,
it has maintained its hold upon the
public with grip that there seems
no possibility of breaking. 1t has
distancee all its rivals and bears the
proud distinction of being the only
big, scenic productions worthy OF the
name before the public. A strong,
compact play, possessing those deli
cate touches of pathos and humor and
all the virle force and yigor of the
drama. it ought TO run on Indefinitely.
Another excellent reason may be given
for its success-its owner possesses
the most elaborate and expensive
stage outfit of any company travelling.
No attempt has been made to cheaper
the attraction by the engagement Of
incompetent actors. The old stand
ard of excellence is religiously main
tained and the result is shown in the
continued loyalty of the supporters
"Old Arkansaw" is play of many
parts, and will be seen in this city at
an early date
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-01-07

Manager Swisher has under con-
tract Fred Raymond's big scenic pro-
duction "Old Arkansaw" to appear at
Swishers theatre Monday evening
Jan. II. This is one of the largest
scenic productions travelling.
Wait for the big one "Old Arkan-
saw at Swisher's theatre Jan. II.
Much has been said and written in
the past two seasons OF the beautiful
conservatory set used in the third act
of that great melodramatic comedy,
"Old Arkansawn Fred Raymonds big
success. 1t is one Of the most elabo-
rate sets of scenery ever carried by
road company. The remarkable COM
bination of dainty tints, and artistic
grouping of balconies, balustrades,
aud rich furnishings make truly
inspiring scene, and has always been
a source of wonder and admiration.
No doubt lies in your mind as to
whether it Is scenic production OF
not after you have seen this great
play.
Or CLUTTER who has been teach
ing school at Harveys, Greene County,
is badly cut as result of scrap
with Arnold McClelland a pupil. The
teacher and children had gotten into
a row over his failure to give a treat
Christmas and on attempting to pun
ish some of them for locking him out
the cutting occurred. The boy who did
the stabbing is in hiding but there is
a warrant out for his arrest.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-01-07
The Acme Book Store

PRoF. SAMUEL the eye specialist,
is at the Wallace House and will re-
main for few days. His office hours
are from 8 a. m. to D. m.
WEAVER the grocer makes a spec
ialty of giving to every patron the
very choicest goods for the least
money Call his store for any sup
plies needed in your larder.
u. G.. WELLS mas added lot Of ne
fixtures to his barber shop and EN-
ploys four BARRIERS. He gives the lest
attention to all customers and invites
your patronage. Shop under City
Hospital, Main street.
THE nipping cold can be kept out
II you wear sweater The Acme
has them at all prices soc to $500.
SEVERAL hundred empty syrup
jugs holding a gallon each 81 dozen
at the Acme.
SALEM College opened on Tuesday
for the winter term with large in
crease in enrolment. The indications
for fine work during the rest of the
year are splendid.
A NUMBER of employees of the West
Virginia Central at Hambleton who
are thought to have been exposed to
small pox have been quarantined.
All employees of the road are now
required to be vaceinated.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-01-07

IT is annon need that Charles Ed
wards Is to be the new postmaster at
Montgomery this state.
The electric apparatus used 10 cold
Arkansaw" is sort Of wonderment.
AT Swisher's Theatre Jan. II
THE post office at Clarksburg has
not help enough to handle the BUSH
ness which it has to do and the post
master is now in Washington to ask
that additional force be given to him.
Morgantown recently added two TO
its force of post-office people.
THE new county officials fit neatly
into their places and are getting along
nicely with their duties. They are
not inexperienced men by any means.
ALL of the copy on the special edi-
tion of the NEW DOMINION has been
set and it should not be long until the
edition is ready for delivery. 1t is
now up to the pressmen and the bind
ers.
THE rural mail carriers have any
thing but pleasant job of it with this
weather and the roads as they are.
The conditions made it necessary TO
change the time OF their departure
from | o'clock to 10 a. IN.
EssJust to remind you. "Old Arkau-
saw" Fred Roymon6's latest great
success Is coming soon,
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-01-07

BEEF tea, swell, 10 cents, Ream's.
SHOES for everyone of every grade
and lyle. Hirschmans.
A SUIT or overcoat for either man
or boy makes an acceptable Xmas
present. Large selection at Hirsch-
mans.
ODD pairs of lace curtains at less
than cost at Hirschm ans.
My MOTTO; the best is the cheap
est Ream's Drug Store
WEBsTER's International Diction-
airy is the Standard of the world.
The Acme sells the latest indexed
edition for eleven dollars.
By all means have your mail ad-
dressed to you properly so that
there won't be any reason for de-
lay in delivering it.
EVERY office in town can be sup
piled with all its needs by the Acme
book store. Let them know what you
want and if not in the stock they will
gladly get 1t for you.
A GOOD show every night this
week at the Opera House should
cause the amusement loving public
to turn out in good force.
AT Ravenswooi while 1.-THE James
Boys was being played in the Opera
House a young man in the audience
named John McGraw was struck by
wad from reyolved and painfully
injured.
A BIG lobby is expected to form
the third house of the legislature
and to work for their respective fav-
ored measures. There will be little
room for them this year so they will
be kept out of the two legislative
bodies.
SEVERAL OF the members of Con
gress from this state have been try
ing to get Chris Payne appointed
minister to Liberia but the President
states that he expects to appoint a
colored man from MARYLAND to the
place. Payne is leader among his
people in the southern end of the
state.
NEWS of wage increases in con-
nection with local plants makes every
one interested in Morgantown glad
that they are coming. The place will
get along better with The laboring
man paid better wages. The Fulmer
Coal Company has taken the first
step and has raised the wages of its
men ten per cent to begin the first
OF the year.
EDITOR c. W. MARSH of the Glen.
vile Stranger succeeded In getting
out his paper last week, although
the chief of police of that town was
advertising him as fugitive from
justice. The sergeant, whose name
is j. w. Arnold wrote to on4 OF the
Weston papers for it's want column.
a recital of the facts OF Marsh throw
ing dangerous explosives into the
streets and having been tried and
convicted of the offense, refused to
pay the fine and was committed tc
che bastile, but fed and the ser
geant had not found him at the time
OF writing the notice Marsh and
Chief Arnold have heretofore hac
trouble and are bitter foes.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-01-07
Geo. c. Hayes & Co,
Leading jewelers..

EIGHT persons had narrow escapes
for their lives n a fire which con-
sumed the residence OF squire w p.
Donahoe oilnear Barbourville Mrs.
w. p. Dunahoe was herself serious
" injured, in escaping from the
burning house, her arm being broken
besides other hurts.
JUDGE MATTHEWS has ordered
special term Of the criminal court of
Cabell county to meet in the month
of February. The grand jury will
meet on February End; and the
petit jury one weel later. 1t is
likely that some of the frauds com
mitted in the recent election will be
aired at this TEL m of the court.
THE decision of the Supreme
Court of Pennsylvania to the effect
that the Wabash cannot enter Pitts
burg except by consent OF the coun-
ellis of that city may delay and stop
the work of entrance altogether. 1t
is TO be hoped that the people whose
interests arc at stake will arise in
their might and insist on being Civ
en- a square deal by their servants.
ALL the railroads are claiming
that they cannot handle the busis
ness which is given to them. AT
the same time all of those whose ter.
ritory is TO be entered by the Wa
bash are kicking against the plan
and swear that they will never stand
for any such an entrance This
sounds rather queer to the public
who have bueiness which cannot re
ceive attention from these hogs.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-01-07
AB0 UT OUR FRIENDS,
Personal Mention OF Prominent People.
How they aIe and Where they are.


Mr.. Justin NJ Kunkle is 10 Wheel
ing for few days on business.
Mrs. w. A. Ream has returned
from visit at her old home at Sisters
vile. She was accompanied by her
sister Miss Edna Wilson who will re-
main hers for some weeks.
Mr.. A. Rightmire went to Richie
county this morning to locate and let
the contract for another oil we'll
The production from the well he re-
Gently drilled there is very satisfac-
tory.
Lieutenant Wilson of the Second
regiment is back In Morgantown to
attend the University. He was a stu
dent here last year He saw service
with the Second regiment when it
went into the New river coal field.
A marked change FIR the better
has been noted in the condition of
Bishop George w. Peterkin, of the
Episcopal diocese of West Virginia,
who has been confined to his home
at Parkersburg for several days
with a serious bronchial affection.
Prof. t. G. Atkeson has received a
letter asking him to deliver two adj
dresses at the meeting of the State
Farmers Institute and annual meet
ing Of the Ohio State Board of Agri-
culture which will be held in Colum-
bus on the Ii, IA and Is of this
month. He will talk on the IA and
Is. He has accepted the invitation
which came through the secretary of
these bodies.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-01-07
Farmers s rIerchants Bank,
MorgantOwn, w. Va.

A STORY from Ravenswood tells
about Rev. Sam Bettes and the fun
that he is having. 1t will be found
in ant Their column. He will be re
membered by many of our people
from his visits to Morgantown.
WHILE the family Of j. H. Hamil
ton was away from their home at
Pinnickinnick thieves entered the
house and secured 800 in cash. There
are no clews to those who are guilty.
IT is felt that in case the robbers
who SO cruelty mistreated the old
couple in Southern Fayette county the
other night are caught that they will
be dealt with as the dictates of mob
shall direct.
MORE changes are announced on
the Intelligeucer of Wheeling. G. E.
Burkham OF Cincinnati who las been
with the Times-S Star is to be the man.
ager of the Intelligencer. He was
formerly connected with the Herald
at Charleston which had such a brill
liant and such short career.
q BECAUSE of her name, which sailors
regard as hoodoo. the big battleship
Maine which oughtto be with Deweys
fleet is still in the yards at Phila-
delphia unable to get crew to man
her. But the chances are that the
magnificent ship would prove hoo.
doc to no one but the enemy.
IT is expected that the Postal Tele-
graph company will enter this state
during the present year. 1t is build
ing into the lower end OF the state
and may come into this territory also.
When it does come we shall get bet
ter service. The Western Union at
present gives US what it wants to give
us aud not what we ought to have.
TIE Warrington bottle works are
now enjoying record breaking run,
having started to work December 3rd,
after being out of blast two weeks for
repairs Manager Fl. e. Travis has
now got every thing working In splen-
did order and turning out quality of
ware unsurpassed by any factory in
the country. Mr.. Travis made the
boys all happy by making December
oath pay day, all being off Christmas,
which will be the only holiday here
owing to very heavy orders.
SECRETARY DoBBINs of the A. f.
G.. w. u. has forwarded to the locals
his quarterly report. 1t reveals a
splt ndid status of affairs in the union,
and shows that it is in more prosper
Gus condition than at any time with
in the past 10 years. There is in the
treasury the very snug sum of $1S7,
600 The report shows that the
members, with the exception of those
On strike at Washington, Pa, are at
work and the fund is rapidly increas-
ing. Since its Withdrawal from the
American Federations of Labor the
union has not decided to affiliate with
any national body and likely will con-
tinue to do business as an independ-
ent organization unless otherwise or
dered by the next annual convention.
SEE the carpets and mating at
Hirschmans before buying.
JF YOU buy it from Ream's it's
good.
LADIES suits, wraps and skirts at
greatly reduced prices at Hirschmans.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-01-07
BOARD of Survey.

Major j. L. Cramer of Parkeis
burg, Captain c. E. Jolliffe of An
them and Lieut.. E. F. Morgan of
Fairmont are meeting in Charleston
this week to pass on lot of stores
belonging to the National Guard.
Much of the stuff is expected to be
and new will be issued
in the place of it. 1t has outlived
it's usefulness.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-01-07
Will Start Earlier.

From Jan. 4, 1903 to March !, 1908
rural carriers will leave on their routes
at 1000 a. m. instead OF loo p. m. to
enable them to complete their deliv-
cries before dark. This is necessary
on account Of the bad roads and short
days. Pittsburg papers can not be
delivered until the second day under
this arrangement.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-01-07
SOBER NOW
And Will Drink no More Bad Licquor
Will John Mcdonald Barber,

John Mcdonald, a barber, working
at Iona, small town near Grafton
will not get drunk any more. He has
been in the habit of getting On sprees
and then SOLDERING up on whatever he
could get. He used bay rum the last
time and he is now dead.
He was 3S years of age and leaves
wife and three children who live
near Uniontown.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-01-07

Gains new friends every day and
is better prepared than ever to serve
housekeepers with the choicest meats
of all kinds both fresh and cured.
Their oysters are of the best brand
and they keep fine stock of fresh
poultry. The latter is kept in great
numbers and slaughtered as needed
They have the lest of everything
A phone call brings your order
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-01-07
NEW MANAGER.
MorgantoWn Real Estate Company has
Secured Manager and Opened new
Office.

Office.
The Morgantown Real Estate
Company has secured the services
of w. j. LaFollette of Fairmont and
opened new Office in the Pride
building ON Chancery Row This
office will be retained until the first
of April when it is probable that
new quarters will be secured
The new manager has been in the
real estate business in Fairmont be-
ing associated with Levi b. Harr
and is considered to be well equip
ped for his position. The Morgan
town RealEstate Company conducted
several successful sales last fall and
will embark extensively in realty
transactions during the coming year.
1t has ample backing and the men
who compose it are all keen business
men.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-01-07
SUFFERINGS ENDED.
Former Resident of This County Died
at C0nnellsyille After Long Suffer-


ing.
Frank Martin Blosser who was
born and reared near Stewartstown is
dead at Connellsville aged 80 years.
He was employed on the f. M. & P.
and had his back broken at Cheat Ha-
ven on September 4th.
Blosser was taken to the hospital
where he lived in terrible agony with
out hope of surviving His wife
and four children are left to mourn
his loss. The funeral took place this
afternoon in Connellsville.
He was struck by shifting engine
at Cheat Haven and run over. He
did not commence to sink appreciablY
until month ago when be began to
run down rapidly.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-01-07

LOOK for Reams add about chest
protectors.
You will find the best brussels car
pet in town for soy per yard. The
priettiest and cheapest line of rugs,
mattings, linoleums, oil cloth, DC at
Werner Fortnev Il Co.
GROCERIES are being sold too high
n Morgantown and Posten's Cash
tore will remedy the evil.
SATISFACTORY laundry work done
at 131 Walnut street. Lee Fink pro-
prietor.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-01-07

DoE'r wear clothes with dirty
looking spots on them when Weible
will make them look as well as new
for trife. Send them TO 424 Front
street.
If you should want some toys for
the children The Acme will be pleas
ed to supply you with everything you
may need.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-01-07
My Lady's
Jewel Box

and the jewels to put in
it form a part of our stock of
jeWelry. Our store is a mint
of suggestions that can be act
ed upon at a cost most rea-
sonable. You are welcome
always.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-01-07
PARDON GRANTED.
Gov. White Turns Out a Convict who
Has Served Part of His Sentence.

A pardon has been given by Gov.
White to Virgil Staley who killed
Lafayette Adkins some years ago.
He was sentenced to five years and
had served two of them when par
doned.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-01-07
Vail paper-See Jones.

I OF water bottles with Ream' S
name on are the best to keep the
fe. warm.
HUNDREDS OF games to select from
at the Acme.
Buy cut glass at "osten's.