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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
FISHER VS. FISHER:
Supreme Court Grants Divorc
In Peculiar Case.

Judge Mason Wanted That Body tt
Rule-Suit Was Brought After De
fendaut Became Insane - Grounds
Existed Before This = Opinion b,
McWhorter.
The Supreme Court has just hand
ed down decree in The divorce case
of Lucy A Fisher against Josephus
William Fisher reversing Judge
Mason's decision and granting the
plaintiff a divorce. The suit was
brought by Moreland and Glasscock
some months ago, and created con-
siderable interest on account of some
of the points Involved.
The Fishers formerly lived at
Laurel Point, this county. "Joe
Bill Fisher, as he was called, was
adjudged insane and is now in the
asylum at Weston. Mrs. Fisher
lives in Pittsburg now with her
brother.
The suit for divorce was brought
after the defendant became insane.
Abandonment, and inhuman treat
ment were the grounds for the di-
vorce. The abandonment and cruel
treatment occurred while the de-
PENDANT was of sound mind and
continued for three years before he
became insane. The question in
volved was whether or not the suit
could be brought after the defendant
became an idiot, even though the
cause for divorce occurred before
that time. Insanity, in itself, is, of
course, not ground-for divorce.
: Fuller Glasscock,. who acted as
attorney in the case, says that the
opinion of the local bar at
the time was that the suit could not
be brought. Judge Mason said that
he proposed to have the Supreme
Court rule on the matter, and dis
missed the bill. Similar cases had
been decided in other states and in
but not in West Virginia. |
The law which grants divorce in
ouch case said the court, ssmav
be found in the books, but it is not |
N Mason"
Mr.. Glasscock went to Charleston
md laid the matter before the Su-
oreme Court. An appeal was allow
ID with the above result. The
opinion is by Judge McWhorter.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

Despite his denials that he is a
candidate, Senator Hanna has his
ear to the ground and looks pleasant
every time he hears wild eyed
stampede in his direction. Even
Scott pleased him although why the
declaration of his private clerk
should carry much weight cannot be
understood.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

Members of the tumbler factories
say that the report that they are to
discontinue the effort to run open
house is nothing but pipe dream
They say that they will never give
up and will close their factories be-
fore they submit to this. They al
lege that they have lost all the
money running union that they in
tend to lose.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
SLOW GAME
At Wheeling Saturday-Ofhciais
Presented Fast Play.


Must Wait for the wbistle-w. V. e.
Only Scored Two Touehdewns
Against Bethany-yarsily was Heay-
lily Penalized.
The Varsity beat Bethany at
Wheeling Saturday by the close
score of III to 5. The fans here
hardly understood why the score
was not twice that big until the
boys came home to explain how it
happened. 1t seems that in all.
West Virginia lost 65 to rs yards
and two chances to score, in penal
ties imposed by the officials who had
their eyes peeled for the Varsity's
slips. Bethany was never penalized
during the game.
The Old Gold and Blue was most
seriously handicapped, however, by
most peculicr ruliag of the officials,
who - that West Virginia could
not give her signals before, and
start the play directly after the
whistle blew. They had to line no,
wait for the whistle, formally au-
nounce the signals and play. Time
after time, West Va. gained ten or fif-
teen yards only to be brought back
because the referee had, not blown
his whistle before the signal was
given. The Bethany backs and ends
were allowed to lock arms and run
/ ~, tho intarfaronaa ,rotr~.&I
the protest of the Varsity. This OF
course is against all the modern
rules of the game
The officials were one Brown. oil
w. U. 2. and an Ewing, a Wheeling
High school pedagogue. The latter
limited football knowledge was
gained four or FIVE years ago at Woos
ter andhas evidently not been supple
mented since. Mr.. Brown, of course
could not be expected to learn much
at w. q. p.
The game was played in the pres
ence of about 500 people, who finally
brought the game to a close b,
crowding on the field like the props
at practice here. There were
rooters in the crowd for both teams
the Bethany adherents predominant
ing.
Core, Simmons and COPYRIGHT
the Varsity backs, were always abb,
to gain from two 10 fifteen yards
Cores line plunges being particular
" effective. Bethany kicked of to th,
Varsity, and in III minutes of play
COPYRIGHT ran so yards through a
big hole made by Waugh for the
fist touchdown.
Core made the next touchdown iol
West Virginia with only % seconds
left to play. The ball was carried
nearly the tulf length of the field by
stralgh. line plunges, and Bethany
was outplayed at every point. The
half closed with the score ITO
| In the second hall, Bethany rar
West Virginia's ends for long gains
and succeeded in scoring after 4
desperate defense by the Varsity on
their own tiye-yard line. Pfellel
missed goal.
| The game ended. on account o.
darkness, with l21 minutes TO play
and the ball in the Varsity's posses
sion, being carried down the field bl
gains of 5 to 20 yards a clip
The line no was as follows.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

Hon. George Laughlin of Ohio
county has declined the nomination
for Governor which has been unani
mously rendered him by the Wheel
ing News which grew tired of cussing
him and is now engaged in smear
ing Il. S.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
Show Very GvOd.

The Fairmont and Clarksbure
papers say that Devils Auction
is much better this year than last
There are some very novel acts in the
offering this year Big crowds saw
the show at each place and those
who went were well pleased. A lot
OF people did not go here last year
because they thought it was off col
or, but they were badly fooled, and
and will be there this time.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

Senator SCOTS private secretary
has prepared a number of ringing
speeches which will be delivered bv
the Senator next campaign over the
state If Scott had to deliver his
own speeches there wouldn't be
enough Republicans left in the state
to form the committees.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
Dispatcher Is to blame.

The coroner's inquest into the
wreck in which SO many Purdue
students were recently killed has
been concluded. 1t is held that the
train dispatcher is guilty of negli-
gence is not having notified the au.
thorities OF the approach of the train
to the indianapolis yards.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Of somerset County Here-lnspecting
Court House.

j. A. Berkly, j. B. Mosholder, f.
B. Granger, Jos. Horner, II. L. Barn
net, and A. w. Knepper, all county
commissioners, of Somerst couaty,
Pa, were here Friday making an in
spection of Monongalia county's court
house. They left today for Fairmont
and Clarksburg to look at the court
houses in Marion and Harrison coun-
ties. The object of their visit is to
get some ideas and data in regard to
such buildings, with view of build
ing new court house in Somerset
county.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
Foot Ball Tickets Cheap.

Students of the University and
Morgantowners who go to the w. V.
wv. d. j. foot bail game next Sat
urday will be admitted to the game
for 2O% less than the ordinary
price. President Ed. Richards, of
Athletic Association has succeeded
in making arrangements with Man
ager Tut, of W. d j. to this end.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

The customers of the Union
Utility company have no objections
to signing contracts which are fair
and there will be no more trouble on
this score At the same time the
company should be reminded that it
has matters to look after in repair
ing the streets which they have
torn up.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
A Model Plant.

The Hotel MADEIRA has installed a
model lighting plant and everything
is now running smoothly. The pro
prietors will be glad to show visitors
through the plant and over the
house any evening they care to call.
People who are interested in electric
lighting will find much of profit in
the place. Go down and have a
look.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
Died.

/
| MILLS. Died at her home near
Philadelphia, November 10, uJ903, OF
apoplexy, Laura Boileau Mills, wife OF
Rev. William J. Millssof the Philadel-
phia Conference. Mrs. Mills was horn
near Tren ton, N. j., but the greater
part Of her married life was spent in
and near Philadelphia. She had been
great sufferer for years and death
brought welcome release from pain.
She is survived by her husband, son
and two daughters. Rev. Mills was
born and raised near this place and
his many friends here deeply sympa-
thise with him in his sorrow. His
only sister, Mrs. A. Q. Wood, resides
here, as we'll as number of more dis
tant relatives.
BARKER Mrs Thirza Barker wild :
ow OF the late Alfred G. Barker died
at her home in Grant district on Sun
day night November 10th, 1903. in
the seth year of her age. On Thurs
day last Mrs. Barker was injured by a
fall and did not recover from the shock.
She was native of this county, the
daughter of James Brand who in his
day was prominent citizen. Her
husband who was we'll known citi-
zen preceded her to the grave about
four years. The members of the fam
lily who survive her are Squire w. p.
Barker, of Cass district, Mrs. Lou
Craig and Drewrie who live in Mis-
souri,, Mrs. Sallie Coombs of Grant
district, Joseph Barker who resides
near the old home, and Mollie,
Kate and Edgar who reside at home.
Mrs. Barker was widely known and
very highly esteemed. Funeral SER
vices will be conducted on Tuesday
at the home by Rev. Henry B. Nor
gan and the interment will be in the
family burying ground.
BROwN-Died at his home at
Halleck on Saturday afternoon
after short illness OF fever Jabez A. |
Brown. He was nearly sixty years OF Il
age. Sixteen days ago he contracted Il
fever and the attack from the FIRST
was very severe. Mr.. Brown was one
IF the most prominent residents of
Halleck and was universally respected.
The funeral occurred on Sunday after
loon. The services were conducted
by Rev. Mr.. Cruikshank Of the Bap-
list church. The attendance was the
argest ever witnessed in that section
II the county. This is the second
leath which has occurred in this fam
~ In the last week or so. Three
ther members of the family have
ever but all of them are getting along
icely. DIR. Brown is recovering from
ppendicitis. Mrs. Jabez Brown who I
1as well on the road to recovery had /
slight relapse several days ago and s
is feared that the death OF her hus- s
and will further complicate her i'll b
css. The sympathy of all is extend Z
d to the afflicted family. 1
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
Six ty Eight ovens at Bretz.

Sixty-eight coke ovens have been
completed at Bretz, on the M. d X.
railroad, and more are being built.
This is considered one of the finest
sites for ovens and coal mining in
the state. The property belongs to
the Bretz Coal and Coke Company
in which Senator Elkins is heavily
interested.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
Tin Mills Shut Down.

The Humbert Tin Plate Mills IN
South Connellsville have shut down
and 1T is not known when they will
resume operations. The workmen
are leaving the town to work in other
places. While the mills are shut
down they viii be given a thorough
over hauling and will be placed In first
class condition.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
A New COmpositiOp.

Miss Mamie Belle Crago OF Old
Frame, Fayatte county, has written
a piece OF rag time music which she
calls "The Coons on Parade" This
has been published by a Cincinnati
house. The live stock editor of the
New DOMINION to whom the compo.
sition was referred says it looks like
a thorough bred.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
Murder Mystery In Iowa.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Nov. 1.-THE po-
lice are endeavoring to identify the
body of a woman found near Belle
Plain, apparently murdered by blow
on the head. The woman was well
dressed and about 80 years old. The
body was found in the woods, where II
evidently had been carried by the
murderer. About $40 was found on
the hOdy
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
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BURNED HOUSE FOR SPITE.
Joe Lawson got Drunk and Quarrslle d
With his Father Set House ON Fire.

A special from Kingwood says that
joe Lawson is in Jail there charged
with arson, He got drunk at Irona
and when his father William Lawson
took him to task the young fellow
set the house on fire. 1t was totally
consumed. The loss Is ST., 500.
Joe struck for Kingwoud where he
got q team and drove to Terra Alta.
lie was arrested there and taken back
to Kingwood.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

Two deaths have occurred In the
family of Jabez Brown recently and
the surviving members of the family
are much afflicted. Several of them
are i'll. The sympathy of all is with
them in their sore atfliction.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
Sues For Wharfage.

The town OF Bridgeport has sued
the Pittsburg Il Morgantown Packet
Company for $500 for wharfage for
ten months at the rate of $50 per
month. The town recently fixed
the wharf and laid tax of $50
month, which the company has re-
used to pay.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

There are many reasons why Nor.
gantown should have a city build.
ing. The only objection which can
be urged against it is that there is
lack of money to get ii This will
be the thing which will defeat it il
the plan is defeated.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

saloonkeeper Murdered and Robbed.
Ironwood, Mich, Nov 17.-constan-
tine Packi was murdered in his room
at the rear of his saloon. The muir
derer gained entrance to the room by
breaking in the window. Three shots
were heard and shortly afterward the
building was discovered to be on fire.
Pack was found on the floor in front
of his bed with his throat cut. A
trunk said to have contained $500 had
been broken open. The money was
gone No arrests have been made
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
LECTURE RECITAL ARRANGED.
William Sherwood will Appear on
Tuesday Afternoon to MusicalIy In.
clined People.

DR.. Purinton and Dean Wrightson
have arranged with William Sherwood
to have him give music interpreta-
ton and lecture recital on next Tues
day afternoon at three o'clock in Re-
cital Hall, Members of the school OF
music, the choral society and the glee
club are invited to be present Besides
these a cordial invitation is extended
to all who are musically inclined to
come. Those who want to hear the
recital should call on Monday morn
ing at the Office of the Dean and get
tickets which will admit them. The
tickets are to be free.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

City council meets this evening.
1t may be that number of people
will be before them in order to see
what action they are to take in ref
erence to the Union Utility company
and it's demands.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

Philadelphia, Nov. 17.-Joe Choyin-
ski and Marvin Hart fought six rounds
to draw before large crowd at the
Washington Sporting club. 1t was a
whirlwind fight from start to finish
and one Of the best seen in the heavy
weight class in this City in long
time. Each man took severe punish
ment
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

The republicans in Congress took
a unique way of breaking Congress
man "Pete" Hepburn, Of Iowa, OF
the habit of kicking out the party
traces-they elected him chairman
OF their House causus, job long
held by "Joe" Cannon.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
OF For a hunt,

Harry Pride, Clarence Menear and
Lewis Kortright left this morning
for Masontown, Preston county, for
hunt. They will spend day or
two in that vicinity and then 90 to
Kipgwood to spend several days.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

The assembling of Congress may
not have anything TO do with it, but
it is a fact that an unusual number
of cranks have been showing up-in
Washingtown lately.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

1t does look little strange tc
have the United States recognize the
Republic of Panama in ten minutes
after it had declared it's independ-
ence. 1t is queer how little time is
required for action when every thing
is primed and ready for action.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
Miss Kincaid Entertains.

Miss Katharine Kincaid was hostess
last evening to a party Of fifteen OF
twenty friends at her home in South
Morgantown. Dancing and whist
were INDUCED in, and the evening
was passed in a most enjoyable man
ner. Elegant refreshments were
served during the evening.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
Nakes Big Score.

Many big scores have been made
on the alleys in the basement Of the
MADEIRA but Frank Corbin has placed
the record at a point where it will
probably remain for some time He
has rolled 277 out of possible 300
This is regarded as remarkable.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
Invitations Issued.

Invitations have been issued for tne
marriage of Miss Lillian Marsden to
James L. DALEY of Kingwood. The
marriage will take place on November
20 at Marsden. Mr.. Daley is we'll
known being graduate OF the law
department OF the University.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

Berlin. Nov. 17.-Sesine Meyer, the
girl who had lain since Dec. 81, 1888
in trance-like sleep in the village Of
Grambke, near Bremen, was awaken
ed during the changing of fire bells
Her case had long interested physi
clans and had been the subject of va
rious experiments.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
Veteran. Dead of Paralysis.

Kansas City, Nov 17-Henry j..
Rosecrans, banker and stockman
well known in the west, is dead Of
paralysis. He was born in Walworth
county, Wis, in 1912 and served
through the Civil war in the Twenty
second Wisconsin volunteers.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

The Wheeling News still whoops
it up for George Laughlln for Gov
ernor although Mr.. Laughlin has
not fallen over himself in accepting
the nomination rendered by the
News.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

Trolley cars are not making regu-
lar trips on the Vest Side but it is
expected that this will be begun be-
fore very long. The track is being
prepared for regular use.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

London, Nov. 17.-Julia st. George,
known as the grandmother of the
stage" whose name was household
word so years ago, is dead at the st.
Pancras workhouse. She was so years
DID, She played Pauline to Sir Henry
Trving's Melnotte In 1859.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

Senator DIETRICH, of Nebraska
will be set down as a cheap man by
his republican colleagues, if the
charge that he sold the postmast
ship of Hastings for $1,000 be
nroYen
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

Uniontown has taken q wise pre-
caution to spread small pox by
turning out the population of the
Jail after they had been exposed to
the disease.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

From expressions in the Waynes-
burg papers it is evident that the
gas company over there is getting
rather chesty.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

II the policy of the U. U. company
is carried out there will be no bar
gain days fer germs in the water or
for the gas furnished the consumer.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

In order to accustom the Varsity
to the sensations produced by a
game with w. & J. forty scrubs are
hurled at the devoted eleven every
afternoon.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

Senator Clark, of Montana, won
out in the suit brought against him
by the Government involving the
possession Of Montana timber lands
valued at 100000.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

Itbeglns to look as though the
republicans in congress had big
job ahead of them to defend the
Roosevelt administration.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

Hon. George B. Mcclellan has
made affidavit that his nomination,
and election to be mayor of New
York did not cost him a cent.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

About the most amusing thing of
the session is the pretended coyness
Of Hanna toward his Presidential
boom.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

Senator Morgan is right. The
democrats in Congress will have a
few things-plain things-to say
about that Panama business.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
Another Reform Snasm

The authorities at Parkersburg,
alarmed over the kick being made
over gambling rooms and slot ma
chimes, have ordered stop put to
them.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

Call money is lower than it has
been some time on the New York
stock exchange but most of us have
to hustle just as strongly as ever fol-
what we get.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

Intoxicants can no longer be
bought in the Capitol, at Washing
ton, but they can be had tor nothing
in mauy of the committee rooms II
the seeker has the password.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

There is no limit TO Teddy's aud
icity. He has been trying to dictate
to the Pope the appointment of an
American Cardinal.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
Herman Asks for instr,ctlons

Washington, Nov. 17.-Dr. Herran,
the Colombian charge d'affaires, has
cabled to his government that he Is
isolated here and asking for immedi
Ate instructions.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

Congressman Dayton is being
urged as the chairman of the COM
mittee on naval affairs. He already
ranks high on that committee.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18
Bruce CasreeI Very Low.

Bruce Casteel of Preston county
who is well known here is very ill ID
Washington, d. c., and is not ex-
lpected to live.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

And the postal frauds. There is
no danger that the democrats in
Congress will allow the country to
forget them.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

Referee-Ewing Of Wheeling High
School. Umpire-Brown Of W.T.. p.
Linesmen = Curtis and Walton.
Timekeepers-Barger and Lanham.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

Arizona, New Mexico and Okla
homa are going to make another
fight to ''join the Union"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-11-18

w. M. 0. Dawson's boom seems
to be in about the same condition o
speed efficiency as Prof. Ian gley's
aIrshlp.