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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
GUARD MAY GO.
Unoffl cial Information that trip
may be Taken.
Soldiers to Attend the Fair at st Louis
They will be Tested Some Time In
February as to Fitness-Best CON-
Maniac wfII he 9auf

Soldiers to Attend the Fair at st Louis
They will be Tested Some Time In
February as to Fitness-Best CON-
panies will be sent.
"There is scarcely any doubt that
the West Virginia Nation Guard will
20 to the st. Louis exposition, said al
National Guard officer today. "Al-
though no definite orders have been
received, information comes from
source that Is reliable that this state
will be represented at the immense
gathering OF troops at the big fair.
Frhe plan seems to be to send only
the two very best companies in the
two regiments sd that the state will
have a representation that IL may feel
proud of. 1t is rumored among the
officers OF the guard that there will be
another inspection during the month
of February for the purpose Of ascer-
tanning which companies are quail
fed to go. This inspection will be a
rigid one and will be thorough with
arms, equipment, drill and the gener-
al appearance of the men. The state
will, il the thing is a go, not pay the
troops any wages while they are in
camp but will use the money that
would 20 to them for defrayng the
expense of the trip.
ITO send any number of troops
from West Virginia would take no
small amount of money and will be a
great expense to the state govern
ment. The sending Of the state
guards will take the place of the
annual encampment aud no doubt
will be lust as beneficial to the men.
The interest in the matter is very
great among the men and the efiic.
ers of the two regiments.
"The local company has always
heen regarded as one OF the best In
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
BESTIN THE STATE.
Monongalia COUNTY Makes Remarkable
Showing in Brevity Of Delinquent
Tax List.

Monongalia is the pest county in
the state in many ways. One of these
ways is in the small number OF sales
Of realestate for0taxes. The annual
report of the sheriff to the state Audi
tor on the number of land sales for
delinvuent taxes has been srepared at
the sheriffs Office and is ready for
transmission to him. The report Is
entered in book of from 25 to 30
pages, with space for hundreds OF
entries. OF three spaces only four
are necessary in Monongalia county
for the year of 1901, concerning which
the present report is made.
Three small tracts OF land were
sold, the amount due being the primo
ly sum OF $40. SO cents, half of which
was charged for advertising the sales.
One tract IS entered as redeemed.
Oyer in Preston county, thirty-one
tracts were sold the other day for
taxes. Up in Braxton county, the
auction continued for two or three
days. There are only a few examples
of what happens IN many counties Of
the state.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
THE NEXT LECTURE.
Congressman from Maine will be Here
January 10.

the next lecture of the course Civ
en- by the University Y. NJ. G. A Is
that by Hon. Charles e. Littletield,
congressman from Maine, on Friday
evening, January fifteenth. His Sub
ject is Education and Civilization. :"
He discusses the distinction between
the two and the relation they have to
each other.
While there can be no true civiliza-
ton without education, there may be
education without the result Of civili-
zation. Civilization is the result Of
ages of development, education may
be acquired by few years Of study.
Numerous historical instances are
used for the purpose of illustrating
this idea. The thought is developed 10
its connections with governmental de-
velOpment, and especially with refer
ence to government that is free and
representative in its character. The
race problem is discussed on these
lines
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
ORGAN RECITAL
Large Audience Enjoyed Fine
Program at Baptist Church.

School Of Music Faculty Rendered
Excellent Sumbers-Genereus Offer
ing Observation-Disclosures Served
Instrument is Fine one-Roy Mar
cum Organist.
From Saturdays Daily.
The handsome new pipe organ of
the Baptist church was dedicated
last evening with interesting and
appropriate ceremonies. The feature
of the exercises was the fine musical
program rendered by four members
of the University School of Music.
Dean Wrightson, Mrs. Snee, Mrs.
Gordon, and Mr. Spence all rendered
music of a high order.
Mrs. Snee opened the program on
the great organ by an effective rem
dition of Lemare's Romance in D
Flat. The selection was an admira.
BILE one for the first on the organ
heard in public. Mrs. Snee and Mr.
Spence completely charmed the au-
dienee with the Adagio for violin
and organ by Becker.
Mrs. Gordon's Bow Down Thine
Ear" from jerks, was one of the
most beautiful solos she has ever
given in Morgantown. Dean Wright
son sang MY Ain Count-ie" and
Howell's "By the Waters OF Babylon"
with his usual fine effect. Prof
Spence rendered yiolon oblig alto to
beth Of these selections.
The browning namber of the pro
gram perhaps was the rendition of
Dean Wrightson and Mrs. Gordon
of Memberships II Wees Because
They Have Taken My Lord Away
The audience was thrilled by the
grand song, and will not soon forget
its harmony.
A large audience was present and
alter the musical program, silver
collection was taken. Later refresh
ments of sandwiches and coffee,
chocolate and waters, were served by
the ladies of the church. From these
sources, the handsome sum of ST.
was raised. This is clear gain, all
those who took part il the musical
program having generously given
their services free This amount
will be applied to the payment of
the purchase price of the organ.
The project of installing pipe
organ was taken up by the congre-
CATION OF the Baptist church last
spring The instrument was ordered
and was to have been in place by
the opening of the fall term of the
University. Owing to some mistake
IN the contract, it was not finished
until this week
The organ is one of the finest in
the city. Mrs. Snee pronounces it
an excellent instrument Placed as
it is, it cost about 81, 500. This sum
is being raised by the congregation
OF the church, no large donations
having oeen made by individuals.
A small part of the purchase price
is still unpaid. The organ is built
in the recess formerly occupied by
the choir. The pipes are plain gilt
and the effect is most pleasing
Mr.. Roy Marcum, of Huntington,
has been engaged as erganist, and
will prside Tor the first time Sunday.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
Same Thing.

Gee whizr' exclaimed the re-
porter, looking over his report of the
wedding in the paper, "I'll bet that
bridegroom will be sore.'
whats the matter?' asked the
Snake Editor.
HE owns an old family homestead
out in the suburbs somewhere, /
believe, and he told me TO say the
couple will reside at the Old Manse,
The pal er's got it Old Man's''
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
PERSONS who want package

PERSONS who want packages OF
garden seeds from the department Of
Agriculture can have them as long as
the supply lasts by sending request
to Hon. A. G. Dayton. 1t is expect
ed that those who receive them use
them carefully and obtain the best
results.
THERE will be very noticeable
shaking up of the Morgantown fire
department about the first of Febru-
airy. The flremen are employed for
the year at that time. Many OF the
old members will be dropped, and new
men will be appointed 10 their places.
Big real estate deals have been few
and far between during the past
few months. One of the biggest
consummated recently was the sale ol
one fifth undivided interest In ths
East End addition by J. Frank NeIsor
to Prof Russell l.. Morris for nearly
$4,000. The part sold contains 2:
building lots.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
STONE CONFESSED
Told B. & o. Detective That He
Had Explosive

When He Came to this County on
Christmas Evenlng-Hearing to Take
Place ON February First-Attorney
Brought Dynamite to Train and
Gave it 10 Him.
The hearing of W. A. Stone who
is under arrest in Uniontown as re-
lated in this paper yesterday, will
take place on February first before
Justice Miller. Stone does not deny
the charge which is made against
him. When he was arrested he read
the warrant and said that he had
done what be was accused Of but did
not know it was a serious cffense.
A. ii. Lamberson b. d 0. detec-
tive went to Uniontown and made
information against Stone. LANDER
sob had been told of the carrying of
dynamite on the train by Conductor
Burns.
When Stone was arrested he said
that he had boarded the train at
Unioptowu and that w. L. Cans his
attorney had brought the dynamite
to him and had given il TO him on
the train. Cans had intended com
ing with Stone but for some reason
did not do so.
Stone came to Hoard and got of
the train there. He was accompan-
led to Van Voorhls by young Hoard.
When the passenger got of Captain
Burns asked him if he had not made
a mistaBe in his station as the man
had heen in the nabit of getting of
further up the road. To this ques-
tion negative reply was made.
1t is said that Stone will be able
to fix the matter up without much
trouble. He is worth a large sum
of money and is very influential in
and and about Uniontown. The
penalty in this state is a pen sentence
but in Pennsylvania it is fine Of
$500 and Imprisonment in the ooun-
to jail not exceeding 60 days in
length.
Stone has given bond to appear
for hearing before the Justice on
the date set.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
LOOKS SQUALLY.
Shut Down of Wabash Dom,
Appear Very Good to us.
Appearances Betoken a Long Shut
DOWN. hat has Been Done-Prom-
Uses Of Early Resumption of Work.
Notes From Along the Road.


From absolute authentic sources the
following informatio has been CLEAN
ed concerning work on the Wabt sh,
which was closed down about ten days
ago, says the Fairmont Times.
Messrs. Rinehart and Dennis, the
contractors, have just returned from
New York, where they were in con-
ference with the officials OF the COM
pany, and where they were discussing
the advisability OF continuing the
work during the winter months or
waiting until the weather opened.
At this conference the latter course
was decided upon and The Times is in
position TO say that no work will be
done on the Wabash until the first OF
April.
All employees OF the company, not
absolutely needed, will be laid off in
definitely and the working force will
be reduced to the minimum. The
several camps along the line of opera
lions will remain as they are and one
man will be detailed by the company
to take charge of them until the work
Ia fesu meu. lDe RoOuS III Iuc COu-
| nissaries will be disposed of and they
Will be indefinitely closed.
Engineers, time-keepers and all 9th
ers holding positions Of like kind
have been notified Of their dismissal,
which will take effect on the fifteenth
OF this month, aud their names and
addresses taken. In case of renewal OF
operations, they will be notified and
have first opportunity to claim their
cid positions.
All tools and implements will be
left on the ground and all buildings
will remain intact.
What the result OF this final order
will be remains to be seen. The con-
tractors and officials refuse to say
anything further than that the work
will be resumed In the near future. A
great deal OF idle gossip will be passed
around in the near future concerning
ing this work, but IT will simply be
conjectures.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
WABASH FRANCHISE
Granted BY County Court
Changes in Roads and Streams.
Work Must be Dsne With Dispstch-
Engineer McFetridge HERE. d.
Wallace Administrator of Col. Fair
child's Estate -Sherifr,s salary Ne
mains e300-Csurt Adjeurns.

Wallace Administrator of Col. Fair
child's Estate -Sherifr's salary Re
mains e300-Csurt Adjeurns.
The County Court this morning
granted franchise to the Buckhan
tnon and Northern railroad giving
privilege and permission to construct
its railroad across, along and upon
any stream of water, water course,
street, highway, road turnpike and
canal, which the route of railroad
shall intersect in Monongalia county.
This Is on condition that the B. d
N. Company restore the stream, road
turnpike etc. to it's former state, or
to such state as to not have impaired
it's usefulness unnecessarily.
Permission was also granted to
change the County roads as follows.
to raise the grade of the road near
Mooresville, by using dirt from the
tunnel, so that the stream will run
away fro.a the track instead of over
1t; to change the road on the land o.:
Mr.. and Mrs Z. w. Wright; to
make grade crossing on the land
of N. A. Tenant; to place the road
under the railway trestle at McCur-
dysvllle.
These changes are to be made ac-
cofding &c the plans submitted by
the B. q n. Company Dec. 10, 1908.
The work is to be done so as to in
terfere as little as possible with trav-
ell, and under the provisions of the
statute. Col. James c. Frazer ap
peared as attorney for the B. d n.
Mr.. A. H. McFetridge assistant
chief engineer, for the B d ~, was
also before the court in the matter.
Mrs. Sarah j. Fairchild, widow of
| the late Col. Ashbel Fairchild, APP
peared before the court. and waived
her right to act as executrix of the
last will and testament OF
COL Fairchild. On her request
John b. Wallace was appointed ad
ministrator, and gave bond 10 the
sam of$4000. with E. III. Coombs
as surety. At the request of Mr..
Wallace, George Hall, A. +. Lawhead
and J. B. Wallace were appointed to
appraise the personal property.
The order fixing the shertf's salary
at $500 year was rescinded. This
order was passed at the last term OF
court, but was found to be in conflict
with the statute. which fixes $500.
as the maximum Of the sheriff's SAL
airy 10 Monongalla county.
McLain Brothers were paid $50 for
transporting the road roller used on
the model road across the river ID a
boat. Court adj burned this morn
ing sine die.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
Mrs. Harry Hastings will entertain
GENERAL GORDAN DEAD.
Famous Confederate Hero Passes Away
Mt His Home in the South.

General John B. Gordon Of Georgia,
is dead after long illness. His body
is now lying in state at Atlanta and
he will be given burial with full
military honors. General Gordon
was the last surviving Lieutenant
General Of the Confederate armies.
He has been prominent in politics
having been governor OF his state
and U. S. Senator. For several
years he has taken high position on
the lecture platform and has fire.
quently visited Morgantown.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
Attended Institute.

Capt. John L. Hatfield and Mr..
Van 4. Barrickman attended teach
ers' institute at Taylortown Saturday
night. Both made brilliant addresses,
abpunding in wit and wisdom and
completely captured the hearts OF
their hearers. VIM. S. John and e.
M. Evefly were to have been present
also, but at the last minute were pre-
vented from going.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
ARE NOT WORRIED.
Wabash Employees Think that work is
to be Resumed on april First.

Arch Dawson who has been engag-
ed on the Wabash at the Jake Run
tunnel is at home. He says that
everyone has been laid of unit, April
first. That work Is to be resumed
shortly on the Wabash is firmly be-
lieyed by him. The engineers have
been directed TO leave their household
goods in their houses and be prepared
tolgo back to work when called upon.
All the shanties and equipment of
the contractors are left just as they
were. Some changes in the methods
Of contracting may be made before the
work starts again. The tunnel is In
the bill 2l6 feet. 1t is to be 1920
long. Bert Laughed will be in the
first of next week to spend the winter.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
RECEPTION FOR NEW STU DENTS.
Large Crowd Attended Pleasant Social
Gathering in ArmOry Saturday

A large crowd attended the winter
term reception for new students given
in the Armory by the Young Mems
and Young Wsmen's Christian Asso-
Citations of the University Saturday
night. The mem bers OF the associa-
tions used every effort to make the
evening an enjoyable one for all pres
ent, and succeeded admirably. Sever
al ministers and other prominent peo-
pie OF the city attended the reception
and were Instrumental in making it
the success it was. Amusements of
varioEs kinds were INDUCED IA aud
refreshments were served. The quar-
terly reception by the Christian As
sociations has become a prominent
feature OF college life. and is looked
forward 70 with pleasure by many.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
ANOTHER CHARTER

Has Been Applied for by M0rgantOwn
People-BuiIdlng and Loan Associa-
tiOn.
Another building and loan asso
citation is to begin business here
shortly. Application has been made
for charter for the concern. The
capital stock is to be 100000 The
names of the incorporators will not
be announced until the charter is
granted.
Two of the local building and loan
societies are preparing to liquldate
and there is plenty of room for an
other institution of this character.
The men who are behind it are sub
stantial an prominent people. The
new concern will be known as the
Union Building and Loan Associa-
fiOn
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
Hurt Coasting.

Otto Schmidt, little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Schmidt, of the Fourth
ward was slightly injured few days
ago in coasting accident. Several
years ago, when he lived in Ohio, he
had the SKIN torn from his leg by
lathe. The wound was bad one,
and time after time little pieces of
skin from other persons were grated
on it. Finally the place healed over
but the skin is very thin and tender.
1t was this spot which was wounded
in the accident. and while it is not
serious, q troublesome sore which
will take months to heal is the
result.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
Harden Seeds.

Hon. A. &. Dayton writes that his
quota of garden seeds allowed by the
department OF Agriculture will be
ready for distribution aud that he
will cheerfully send packages to these
who make postal card requests for
them and will use lhem protltably.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
Clay District Institute.

The teachers institute for Clay
district was held on Friday after
noon and Saturday. There was a
goodly attendance OF those inter
ested. These institutes are TO be held
in every district of the county during
the coming weeks.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
70 CLOSE FLINT FACRORIEs.
Bottle Manufacturers Authorize Sus-
pension of From four to six weeks.

INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 9-The flint
bottla manufacturers Of the Middle
and Western States to-day complet-
ed arrangements to put into operation
the universal price list adopted at a
former meeting. A resolution was
adopted authorizing committee to
order a general closing Of all
flint bottle factories for from four to
six weeks. The manufacturers are
firm in their determination to adhere
strictly to present terms and dis
counts
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
Mr., Craig Hurt.

Armour Craig Jr,, was struck by
a sled in Uniontown Thursday night
and rendered unconscious. 1t WAS
several hours before he rcgained his
senses. He is well known here hav-
ing married a Morgantown girl.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
But one Ease.

The best information which can be
obtained from Fairmont Is to the ef
feet that there is but one case OF small
pox in that city and the man In Ques-
tion is recovering very rapidly and will
be discharged from quarantine in q
few days.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
HEARING CONCLUDED
Bishops Liabilities $4,000 and Assets
$1,000 Preferred Creditors Get Most
of This.

The hearing in the bankruptcy
case of Chas. Bishop was concluded
Saturday, morning before Referee in
Bankruptcy Shirley. Bishops assets
were found to be $4,000. and the Ii
abilities proven amounted to about
$4,000. There are a number of pre-
ferred creditors who will get 100
cents on the the dollar When the
costs are paid out of the $4,000. the
other creditors will get about 20
cents on the dollar.
The collateral held by two banks
of this city, was turned over to A..
Bliss McCrum, trustle and will be
sold.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
prominent Man Dead,

Col. Joseph Snyder Of Point Marion
is dead at an advanced age. He was
gallant Union soldier and command
ed the It'll West Virginia Infantry.
He was buried on Sunday at Point
Marion.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
RIGHT OF WAY NOT SOLD.
RumOrs in Regard to Wabash are I'm
founded Road will be Built Next
Summer.

1t has been rumored that the Wa
bash had sold its right of way in Mon
ongalia, Marion and Taylor counties.
This report together with the suspen-
sion of work on the road put lots of
people TO guessing. They thought
that the road would never be built.
1t is now stated on authority of
President Blair that the reports are
without foundation. He says the
road will be pushed To completion in
the spring. 1t costs three times as
much to move ton of dirt in winter
as it does in the spring or summer and
this has been the sole reason for stop
ping work at this time. The road
will be built
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
Contestants Enrolling.

Several boys and girls have enrolled
for the news gathering contest which
is to be conducted under the auspices
of this paper. All children interest
ed should call and get detailed infor-
nation ABOUT the contest.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
For Mrs. Hite and the Misses Grant.

The following society notes from a
Wheeling paper will be of interest to
Morgantown people:
On Thursday afternoon at her home
at 95 Fifteenth street, Mrs. Samuel
Miller Whitesdes entertained with
nine tables of progressive euchre, in
honor Of her house guests, Mrs. Bert
Holmes Hite and the Misses Edith
and Bess Grant, of Morgantown, w.
Va. In all the decorations of the
house, as well as in the refreshments,
the colors red and green were used.
The score cards were placed on each
table, and were spade, club, heart
and diamond, with head painted
on each. When the scores were takeo,
it was found Miss Della Riley and
Miss Cora Mathews were tie for first
prize, Miss Riley, winning by cut.
The lone hand trophy fell to Miss
Carrie Frazier, who presented it to
one of the guests of honor, Miss Edith
Grant. The consolation prize went
to Mrs. Harry Hastings. Among the
visitors, Miss Bess Grant took the
first, Miss Wilson of Pittsburg, the
second. and Miss Cantsey, Of Clays-
vile, Pa, the consolation.
M
Mrs. Harry Hastings will entertain
at a seven O'Clock dinner on Saturday
evening in honor Of Mrs. Bert Holmes
Hite and the Misses Grant, of Nor
gantown, w Va, the guests of Mrs.
Samuel Miller Whitesides. Covers
will be laid for twelve
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
Soldier in Jail.

Private Frank Welker OF Company
d. Tenth Regiment is 10 Jail at Tn
iontown for failure to pay a fine Of
IS. imposed by summary court.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13
Strained his Wrist.

DR.. j. j. Hall slipped on the post
office steps on Saturday evening and
fell to the side walk. He srrained bis
wrist very badly in the fall
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-13

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