The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-29
NARROW GAUGE.
Arrival of the Surveyors.

Arrival of the Surveyors.
One excitement follows another in
this world of ours. Scarcely had the
election "thuse" left us in state of
peace and quiet, till the news of the
coming of the surveying party was
whispered about. Those students who
were so fortunate as to have no exam
nations started 'instanter." They
met-them and wonderful tales they
had to tell. Friday the party
neared the town. Nearly every per
son went out to see and be seen.
They saw. "Stick" and "Stuck"
were about all they could hear. The
party was doing its work well. Noon
saw them at the mouth of the creek
Afternoon commenced the struggle
for positions on the two new parties
being organized, One saw in court
square motley crowd. But ut last
order was reduced out of chaos, the
parties started. One finishes the sur
veg to the mouth of Robin sons Run
thence to Mt. Morris. The other
commences at the mouth of Scott 5
Run following that route to the same
place. There are now four parties of
surveyors in the field. We mean
business. The local directors are in
formed that if their money is forth
coming in thirty days the advertise
ment for contractors will immediate
ly follow. We are going to build this
road, Soon
mo more will hear the hack crealling
Way down the old Fairmont road"
Prof. /. G.. White, of the Universe
ty, has placed in our hands his Re-
port of Progress in the Beaver River
District of tn. BituminOus Coal
Fields Of Western Pennsylvania -
The work is complete in every regard
and Is highly spoken Of by some of
the ablest and most skillful geologists
of the country. Prof White is a ma
tive of Monongalia county, having
been born and reared in Battelle dis
triet. He graduated from the Uni
versty in 1872, since when he has
been engaged as assistant geologist
uHu winning WI tuS w eSotih tuu-
sylvania survey. One year ago hv
was elected Professor of Astronomy
and Natural History in the Univer-
sity and still holds that position,
Prof. While is II young man, being
only about % years Of age, but has al
ready become quite celebrated as ii
geologist. Our University is fortu
nate In the possession of Il professor VI
his accomplishments, and of whom
al the same time she can boast as one
Of her graduates.
An enterprising man entered the
halls of our University some time
ago, and not being thoroughly ac-
quanted with the building was kind
~ directed by one of the students to
Prof SIS room. He seemed re
joeed and thankful. His business
was urgent. The class was reciting.
Opening TING door he entered. He at
once attracted the attention of both
students and professor. His quiet.
dignilied manner showed that he had
seen some of the world. He stated
his business. lie did it in business.
like manner, at the same time show
ing his genuine culture and skill rs
business man. He didn't talk
much on the weather or such subjects
as that. He just said, mister, | he,
bushel Of warnuts to sell very
cheap" Professor, through some
cause or other, failed to buy. The
poor man departed crest fallen.
Streets will he clean next week.
No COWS now, you know.
Rev. b. Ison, in q private letter, re
ceived last week, complimented the
New DOMINION highly. OF course
we appreciated Mr.. Ison's good opin
ion, but we are so modest it made US
blush.
We want to know why it is that af-
ter promising to carry passengers
from Fairmont and back for $500.
Mr.. Bright persists in charging pas
sengcrs full fare, stoutly denying that
any such agreement was made. This
is rather queer way for business
man to act, after promising Mr..
Thompson and Mr.. Lee rs aforesaid.
and giving them permission to pub
fish the same,