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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-22
How Old is Ann


Mary is "a years old. Mary is twice
as old as Ann was when Mary was as
old as Ann is now. How old is Ann {?
SOLUTION l.
Mary is "a years old, and is twice as
old as Ann was at former period Of
time. At that time Mary was as old as
Ann is now, and Ann was then ~ years
of age, II X equals Mary's age at that
time, it will equal AIMS age now.
The girls, being alive now, have lived
the same number Of years since then,
and their ages have been increased by
the same number of years.
Therefore AIMS age now, less her
ago then, will give the number of years
she has lived since then, Alphabetically
stated, this would be X minus 10, aud
this would represent the number of
years that both of the girls have lived
since that time.
Now, if we add to Mary's age at that
time the years that have since elapsed,
we have Mary's age now. From which
we make this equation;
X plus X minus 70 equals "a.
Hence 2 X equals "a plus 10 equals
"a equals 80 equals X equals 1S. But
as X equals Marys age then and AIMS
age now, Mary's age was then IS and
AIMS is aow Is.
Six years having passed since that
period of time when Ann was IL years
Of age, she has become IS and Mary
has become "a years of age.
SOLUTION 9.
AT some indefinite period Mary was
"a years of age, she was then as old as
Ann is now, and twice as old as Ann
was then. Ann is therefore "a years
old now and was - years old then, st
that Mary is 36 years of age now.
SOLUTION B.
At an indefinite period, Mary wal
twice as old as Ann, and the years tina
have elapsed since then have brough
Mary's age to "a.
| Let "a equal Mary's age then an(
AIMS now. Therefore AIMS age wa
then equal to X. But AIMS age nov
minus her age then, viz: "a minus \
equals Y equals years elapsed. So W,
have Mary's age then plus year
elapsed equals Mary's age now; or y
plus X equals "a equals plus equal
"a equals X equals 8, which was Ann
age then; while Mary's equaled "A o
16.
So that Mary was 1G then, while An
was 8, and both having lived s year
e since, Mary is "a and Ann is 1G, th
S latter being as old now as the forme
q was then.
SOLUTION 4.
Let X equal years elapsed since An
was 10 years of age, then X plus /
equals her present age. But her pres
+ ent age is the same as Mary's We
" when Ann was 10. Therefore X plu
X plus X equals 10 equals Mary's az
now, and we have Y plus X plus /
Il equals "a equals "a equals "a minus
g equals "a equals 10 equals X equal
It Hence 10 plus 6 equals IS equals Ann
age.
Take your choice from the above al
others that may be suggested, yo1
II solution depending upon the constru
1T ton you choose to give the wording
20 the problem.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-22
SHYLOCk

Shylock was the man who
wanted a pound of human
flesh. There are many
Shylocks now, the GONZALES
cent the ccnsumptivc, the
sickly child, the pale young
woman, all want human flesh
and they can get it-take
SCOTS Emulsion.
SCOTS Emulsion is flesh
and blood, bone and muscle.
Itfeeds the nerves, strengthens
the digestive organs and they
feed the whole body,
For nearly thirty years
SCOTS Emulsion has been the
great giver of human flesh,
We will send you couple of
ounces free.
SCOTT g. BOVINE. Chemists.
4o9-4l5 Pearl Street. New York.
soc. and $500 all druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-22

While the Harmon-Tyler case lin
gers in the Supreme Court litigants
are getting justice at the hands of Judge
st. John. If the case is never decided
the people will not suffer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-22

Ex-Gov. Taylor passed through the
city yesterday on lecturing tour that
will keep him from home until the
holidays. In order to keep his lion
quiet he is compelled to feed him the
proceeds of lecture almost daily
Nashville American.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-22
Congress Called to Meet Next November

congress Called to Meet Mkt November.
Washington, October 20. The presi-
dent today issued proclamation call
ing the Fifty-eighth congress in extra
ordinary session on November 8 at 10
o'clock. The proclamation states that
the purpose of the session is to con-
slider the commercial convention be-
tween the United States and Cuba,
which requires the approval of con-
gress.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-22

The Chicago American is response
BILE for the problem of AIMS age, and,
if the solution is not soon given, the
whole country will be filled with luna
tios
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-22

Dowie should be careful about
throwing Mrs. Nation out of his con-
gregation, He might miss Garry later
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-22

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure, L. W. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-22

Dowie attempted to cast out devils
in New York last week and elected
Carry Nation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-22

Monarch over pain Burns, cuts,
sprains, stipgs, Instant relief. DR..
Thomas Electric Oil. AT any drug
store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-22

MeMillin had better get off the track
when he hears the leaves rustic.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-22

A good fountain pen for 81. 90 ct VIM
Silver & Co.'s, Main street
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-22
May Wood but Plat wouldn't.

Politically speaking, ii is all Of life
to win.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-22
Graft seems to be growing epidemic.

Read:
1t has been made public in Wash
ington that members of congress are
interested in property purchased and
in prospect for office buildings for the
house and senate. -Maury Democrat.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-22

Things have changed with Senator
Plat. He will now boss easy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-22

Fresh oysters served at all hours a
the Star Restaurant.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-22

Gold Dust -four will please the
BEST of you.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-22

Headache bad, Get DE-. Miles Pain PillA
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-22

Mary is "a years old. Mary is twice
as old as Ann was when Mary was as
old as Ann is now. How old is Ann +?
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-27
THREATENING LETTER.
Sheriff JOliffe Warned to Stop Trying
to Run Down Warrington Murderers.

FAIRMoNT, w. VA, Feb 27.-Sher-
if NJ. A. Joliffe is in receipt Of let
ter of startling character. 1t re-
lates to the recent awful murder of
r. P. Floyd and his wife at Manning
ton, and reads as follows :
" To Sheriff M. A. Joliffe -
If you don't stop your attempts
to capture the persons who you think
killed the Floyds, we will make you
wish you had. We are in position to
kill you and we will do it. Your de-
tective is gone and 1t is good for him. y
No signature is attached to the letter,
and is badly written with lead pen
Gil. Sheriff Joliffe does not seem in
any way alarmed over the anonymous
letter, but refuses to discuss the mat
ter. 1t is said that the letter was
mailed from Warrington and that it
was a woman's handwriting. A pri-
vate detective who was working on
the case left very abruptly short
time ago, and it is said that he also
received threatening letters. An eff
fort will be made to have the govern
ment locate the anonymous letter
writer.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-27
SKETCH OF DIR. MORRIS.
Something of Noted Man Who Has
Just Passed Away.

DR.. Spencer Morris NJ. d. Ph. d. was
born at Garards Fort Greene county,
Pa, October Goth 1920 He is a
great grand child of Rev. John
Corbly one of the early pioneer Bap-
fist preachers and pastor of the first
church organized in Greene county
and whose wife and four children
were murdered by the Indians on the
10th day of May 1882, near Garards
Fort. His grandfather and grand
mother George and Margaret were in
mates of the Fort at the time. Spen-
Ger Morris was a son Of Jonothan Nor
ris who was born in Greene county,
Pa, who was physician and mer-
chant at Garard Fort and died July
10th l848. He attended Greene Ac-
adamy at Carmichaels, Pa, and after
wards a college under the supervision
OF the Baptist church at Pruntytown,
Va. He attended a medical school at
Cincinnati Ohio from which he grad
uated in 1916. He first practiced his
chosen profession at Stewartstown
Monongalia County w. Va.
NOlu USlUk uiStONcItu III 1oillDIuld,
he with many others crossed the
plairs to that State, returning 10 1851.
On October ,, 1852. he married, by
Rev. Nelson Watson, Belinda A
daughter of Hon. John III. Bowlby.
In 1871 he received the degree of
Doctor OF Medicine from the medical
department OF the University OF Penn
sylvania, afterwards the degree Of
Doctor of Philosophy from the same
institution. In 1873 he graduated
from the Jefferson Medical College of
Philadelphia. For twenty years he
was popular quiz teacher in that
city, having a large class of medical
students.
In the summer Of 1886 he was elect
ed to the chair of lecturer on the
symptoms of diseases IN the Medlco-
Chirurgical College of Philadelphia.
DR.. Morris was a man Of untiring
energy and during his long practice
the night was never too dark or the
weather tooinclement for him to visit
the sick when be believed they needed
his care or attention.
He was strictly honest man in all
his dealings with his fellow man, es-
pacially making low charges 10 all his
practice, and often, very often, refus-
ing to take more when urged to do so
by his patrons.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-27

Rent ana Want Ads.

WANTED. A girl, who is good
cook and can do general housework.
Good wages. Apply TO Mrs. Geo. J..
Humbert, No. 233 Wiley street.
THREE LoTs FOR SALE.-On North
Spruce Street, one square from street
car line, two squares from new Nj. e.
church. Inquire of Rufus A. West.
For SALE OR RENT room with use
BATH and all modern conveniences.
Located in East Morgantown. Pos
session given April first. Inquire at
this office.
Observation-Disclosures and cook.
No washing or ironing. Good ref
erences expected. Good wages paid.
Apply to Mrs. d. B. Purinton
6S2 University Heights.
Rooms FOR RENT-For rent, sew
eral furnished rooms. Some are
single and there is one suite of two
rooms. Hot and cold water and
bath. Cali at the DeIicatessen
Front street.
LosT-A shield-shape1 pin, with a
reproduction of the Old Maryland flag
on its surface. Finder please return
to this Office and receive reward.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-27
CERTAIN RESULTS.
Every MOrgantown Citizen Knows How
Sure They Are.

Nothing uncertain about the work
OF DoAn's Kidney Pills in Morgan
town. There is plenty OF positive
proof of this in the testimony of citl-
zens. Such evidence should convince
the most skeptical doubter Read
the following statement:
Mrs. Walter 3owie, Walter Bowie,
timer, residence so Bridge street,
says 81 am confident that Doan's
Kidney Pills will cure any case OF
backache which arises from some dis
tlrbed action OF the kidneys For
months | was annoyed with a dull
pain in the small of my hack, which
at times became very severe. 1t was
not so pronounced as to lay me up,
still it was decidedly annoying.
heard Doan's Kidney Pills discussed,
and II asoned il half what was said
about them was true, they might
help This induced me to 20 To J..
M. Reed s. Co. IS drug store for a box
and commence the treatment. | was
not disappointed in the result. The
backache gradually lessened until it
disappeared.
For sale by all dealers. Price soc
a box. Foster Milburn Co.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no other.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-27
To Hang April yrd.

Judge Holt, OF the Randolph coun-
ty circuit court, has set the
time for the hanging OF Wilfred Dav-
is for April g. Last March Davis
went to Elkins and become very drunk
and disorderly. Chief of police Page
Marstiller, who had been appointed
three days previously, arrested him
and was taking him to the lookup, be-
ing assisted by al elder brother OF
Davis. When they reached the lock-
up a scuffie ensued and the chief
was shot in the head and killed by the
younger Davis. He is about % years
of age, and has been engaged in
great deal OF lawlessness.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-27
Funeral of DIR. Morris.

The funeral of the ate DIR. Spen-
Ger Morris of Mount Morris occurred
on Thursday afternoon. The ser
vice were conducted by DR.. Cobb
of Wayresburg. The church was
not large enough to accommodate
all who desired to be present. In
terment at Mount Morris cemetery.
Dr. Morris was the great grand sou
of Rev John Corbley an early settler
of Greene county who was killed by
the Indians at Gerad's Fort many
years ago He vas avery prominent
man in his day. His wife survives
him. They had no children.
DR.. Morris was noted tor his small
fees and for the large estate which
he left. He never refused q call no
matter whether he expected fee or
not and no time of day or night and
no season of the year was too incon-
venIent to suit him
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-27

t. W. IRELAND. with j, l.. Saiith,
Real Estate Dealers, MADEIRA Build
ing. l1S lots and 13 houses and lots
for sale, il all parts of the city. Five
hou ses and lots ia Fourth ward, near
street car line, at bargain.
JUDGE MASON. lu passing sentence
on Martucio, stated that the jury be-
lieved him guilty, and that if he were
guilty tie sentence given by the ex-
treme limit Of the law was all too
small He was sorry that he was pre-
vented from making the term of i'm
prisonment longer than five years, but
could do nothing else
THE Fairmont council has inst
had tremendous scrap over the
matter Of franchise for the b. a.
N. allowing it to 90 through the
First ward over Water street fhey
must not fail to remember that
Fairmont needs the Wabash and
she must have it or she VIII sufii r
in the loss of prestige The Wabash
has about decided to 90 across conn
trY and not take in Fairmont at all
This is straight tip and is not not
air
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-27
Blockaded Train Moving.

St. Johns. N. F., Feb 27.-One Of
the two bloekaded express trains is
moving toward this city and will prob
ably reach here today or Saturday.
The other snow-bound train has not
yet been moved. Twenty of the lat
ter's passengers left the train Wednes-
day and travelled across 80 niles OF
unbroken snow fields, carrying food
in knapsacks on their shoulders and
guiding themselves by the telegraph
poles. They reached an open section
OF the line on this side of the country
yesterday. morning and are expected
to reach here in few days, the track
not admitting of much traffic or faster
progress. The train itself will prob
ably be detained In the snow drifts
another week.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-27
ABOUT LENT.
Other Striking Observances in
Which Forty Figures

Many Places in the Bible Contain Ref.
erences to Fasts and Events Which
Lasted for forty days-Lenten Season
| is now Being Observed All Over the
| World.
Lent is an old Saxon word signi.
| flying spring, therefore, it means is
reality, the Spring fast Historians
variously account for the observance
of Lent Some believe the fast to
be of Jewish origin, corresponding
with the preparation of the Jews for
the yearly expiration.
The number forty was anciently
appropriated for seasons OF medita-
ton, repentance and humiliation.
The flood was forty days upon
the earth.
The Israelites were in the Wilder
ess forty years.
Moses tasted forty days and forty
nights in the Mount when he receiv-
ed the Ten Commandments.
And Elijah forty DAYS in the will
nerness.
Nineveh had forty days allowed
for repentance. And the people pro.
claimed fast and put on sack cloth
from the greatest of them even to
the least of them.
Christ tasted forty days in the
Wilderness.
Certain writer's say that Lent had
its origin in desire to commend crate
our Lords forty DAYS fasting in the
Wilderness and his temptation by
Satan. One historian states that at
first it lasted only forty hours, the
length Of time the Savior Law in the
grave and was purely voluntary,
but that in time it developed into a
regularly prescribed fast ard was
observed by Christians generally:
that its duration was extended to
thirty-six days in the fifth or sixth
century, and that either Gregory the
Great in the sixth century, or Greg
DRY the second in the eighth century
added four days to make out che
forty d
Nations and individuals IN all
ages have observed days and seasons
OF fasting and prayer. The Mosaic
law SCI apart the Day of Atonement
and this was to distinguis the Jews
from other nations of antiquity bv
reason of the strictness with which
it was observed and by the fact that
the penalty prescribed by Moses for
a disregard of the fast was death.
The Romans in The fifth century
tasted three weeks continuously be
fore Easter-saturdays and Sun
days excepted. Baronius mentions
that in the eleventh century those
who ate flesh during Lent were liable
to have their teeth knocked out.
Mahomet called fasting 1.-The gate
Of religion"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-27
DISTINGUISHED GUEST.
President Ramsey of the Wa
bash Spent Last Night Here.

Slept at the Hotel MADEIRA and Left
Early This Morning for Pittsburg
Had Been at Fairment An Inter-
view that He did not Give to News
paper Man Here.
Morgantown entertained very
prominent gentleman last night. This
was President Ramsey of the Wabash
Railroad. He arrived from Fairmont
at eleven o'clock and departed for
Pittsburg at six this morning.
The gentleman slept at the Hotel
MADEIRA. He registered from Pitts
burg. Mr.. Ramsey had beer at Fair
mont where it is thought that he went
to look after the progress being made
In regard to the B. & N. Railroad.
This road wants the right of way
through the First ward of that city.
He was reticent over his trip and
had nothing to say for publication. A
few days ago in Pittsburg he let the
contract for the new passenger depot
to the George A. Fuller Company
The contract price is $3.50, 900. The
train shed part will be let later This
is to be completed in ten months.
The station will be very handsome
one,
President Ramsey was interviewed
in Pittsbnrg, but here he had no time
to talk. He hurried TO bed and aris-
Ing this morning ate hurried break
fast and then hustled to the train. In
Pittsburg when he talked be discussed
several things of interest to this sec
tion about the plans of the Wabash.
President Ramsey said shat he knew
nothing OF reports emanating from
Baltimore that the Gonlds had pur-
chased or had arranged to purchase
the Seaboard Air Line. He also said
that he knew nothing of any proposed
scheme to connect Pittsburg direct
with Baltimore other than by the
Green County Railroad, announced
many months ago.
''We have enough on our hands for
the present. said Mr.. Ramsey. $50
far as | know we have never consider
ed any deal with the Seaboard Air
Line. As for the direct Pittsburg-
Baltimore line | stated many months
ago that if the Greene County Rail-
road, which is projected by parties
friendly to the Wabash system built
that road to Washington, Waynes-
burg, Uniontown and Morgantown It
was quite likely that connection would
be made with the West Virginia Gen.
tral and Pittsburg Railroad at Beling-
ton.
"That, however, is matter for the
future. We are concerned now about
getting our road into Pittsburg in op-
Grafton We have made good progress
and the passage Of our Pittsburg ordi-
nance has stimulated US to do every
thing In our power to meet the expec-
tations OF Pttsburg manufacturers
and shippers, who have always held a
kindly feeling for us. We shall not
dlsappoint anyone.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-27
s. The NiddIemanS

1.-The Middleman which comes TO
Swisher's Theatre Feb % for return
engagement, is play of great dra-
matte force. The story is cleverly
woven around the trials and suffer-
ings of "Cyrus Blenkafn an aged
inventor, and his endeayors to find
the lost art of making Tetlow earth
enware His entire life has been
spent in the interests Of John Chand-
Ter, his employer.
To add dishonor to injury, young
Chandler has betrayed the Inventor S
favorite daughter. Blenkarn's prayer
for aid from Heaven, that he may con-
found his enemies, closes the second
act.
The third act finds the old potter
in business for himself. Here Blen-
karn's lifelong hopes Of discovering
the lost art are realized. The play
ends with an unexpected and power
full climax.
Mr.. Louis j. Russell, who will be
seen as Cyrus Benkarn is artisti-
cally well equipped for the portrayal
of so great a character. A strong
company will surround him, and the
stage appointments will be perfect
and complete,
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-27
Locals and Personals.

w. 5. John is confined to his
home in the Second ward by an at
tack of illness.
THE sale Of seats for Louis J. Rus.
sell in 1.-THE Middleman, which holds
the boards at Swisher's Theatre to.
morrow evening, is now going on.
Hon. George C. Sturgiss has been
at Mountain Lake Park to attend
to some business matters IN which
he is interested at that place
County Surveyor George w.
johnson who has had grip forsev
eral days has recovered sufficiently
to be IN his office at the Court
House.
WEST UNION has an epidemic OF
diphtheria. Already three deaths
have occurred and the town has
considerable excitement over the
matter.
THE civil war soldiers, who are to
hold the State meet in Clarksburg in
April, are preparing to swoop down on
that town and take it without a surug-
gle.
The roads will soon begin to get
better. and then people will forget
that they have ever said that we
ought to have good roads in this
county
e. G. STEMPLE, of Fairmont, has
bought the Bee Hive store owned by
f. NJ. Wilson of that place. Mr..
Stemple recently retired from the firm
of j. III. Beckmau & Co.
DON'T forget that there is going to
be a fine show in town in town to-
night. "The Hottest Coon in Dixie, !"
is said by the papers ia the towns
where it has appeared to be the real
thing.
IT is only few weeks until the
winter term examinations are held at
the University, and students who
have been little remiss in their stud
les are now attempting to bone up for
the tests.
THE Clarksburg Telegram thinks
that the State Board of Health has
not done its part toward stamping out
smallpox in the State. The disease IS
prevalent and the board does not seem
to be able to combat it.
e. S. Provins and daughters of Ma :
sontown, Pa, have been in town for
short visit. The Connellsville
News says that Miss Leana Provins
is an applicant for position in the
public schools at Connelsville.
EVEN in the face of all the distrac-
tions which are to he met nowadays,
the base ball fans are talking of a
team for this spring, and they think
that we are to have a dandy. We
shall need good one with the sched-
ule which has been arranged
MARCH is just here and it Is high
time the merchant was starting his
spring advertising. There Is moth
ing like getting a good start. The
spring trade will soon be here and
the merchant who is on time and is
ready will do the business.
THE live town is the abiding
place of live merchants The re-
cord rate town is where record rate
business men make futile efforts to
keep business from going to pieces
by poor advertising. Wide awake
business men make a wide awake
town.