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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-31

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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-31

LIST of Petit Jurors drawn on the
10th day of August, 1877, to attend
before the Circuit Court of Mononga-
liza county, September Term, 1878:
EAST SIDE.
George II. Griffith, b. NJ. Dorsey,
r. +. Thomas, John Ridgway, James
p. Summers, Nelson Shafer, Willard
st Clair, Thos Fields, Timothy Ben
nett, Dan'l Kennedy, Hamilton Steele,
Lewis Runner.
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BRITAIN'S FIGHTING POWER.

1t is said by some would-be very
wise people that without an alliance
with Austria, Britain would not be
able to wage successfully war with
Russia. AS has been remarked, the
question must have been considered
by the British military authorities,
who are conycrSant with all the cir
substances Ofthe case; and it is hard
ly to be supposed that they would
made preparations for a campaign
which is utterly impracticable, and of
the impracticability of which the Rus
slams must be as well aware as they
are. The design of Britain, it is sup
posed, is to check Russian pretensions,
to keep Russia out of Constantinople,
and to prevent Russia from obtain
ing control Of the Bosphorus. In or
der to this let British force of 10000
men be landed at or near Gallipoli,
which would not be q difficult under
taking; let this force establish itself
on defensible ground near the coast,
where the navy can give it support
let it be REINFORCED, with all possible
speed, from the body of 100000 drill
ed men in Britain, which, according
to Sir Garnet Wolsely, can take the
field in day, supported by 372 field
guns; let this formidable army operate
in the rear of the Russian army at
Constantinople, running northward
at the same time let the British iron
clads, now in the Sea of Marmora,
make their way through the Bosphor-
us into the Black Sea, destroy the
Russian vessels of war, operate along
the Roumelian coast Of the Black Sea.
behind Constantinople, prevent all
Russian communication through the
Black Sea, and put a stop to the trans
portation of supplies from Odessa, or
elsewhere, to the Russian army in Tur-
key; at the same time, let small Brit
ish force seize Scutari, or some other
convenient point on the Asiatic side
of the Bosphorus; let these entirely
practicable operations be prosecuted
with proper energy and skill, and
neither Constantinople nor the Bos-
phorus will remain for any length of
time under the power of Russia. The
purpose of Britain would thus be ac-
complished, and she would be able, to
maintain her position against all the
armies Of Russia, though Russia
should carry on the war for five or foi
! twenty years.
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All the accounts to hand suggest
the conclusion that the Paris Expo
sition will be ready for opening on the
first of May, and that it will present
a display of wonders and beauties
seldom equallcd and never eXcelled
The arrangements made by the differ
ent nations are upon a scale of great
magnitude and grandeur, md in sc
far as preparation is concerned it is
already in very advanced state
This is IS it should be. On the day
of opening all things should be ready,
that even from the very first the ex.
hibition may be seen In all its full
ness, and without any Of the disagree
able surroundings which accompany
preparation still in progress. One
pleasing event has just occurred in
connection with the Exposition, which
is matter for congratulation, and
which will contribute somewhat to
the success of the movement. The
German Government had stood aloof,
refusing to take part in the exhibition,
or to grant q credit for the expenses.
There has Teen general feeling ofrc-
gret at such q decision. 1t seemed
unfriendly; and many people were
willing to forebode evil as the result.
But for whatever reason the German
Government has now partially relax
ed. The industries of Germany will
remain unrepresented, but her art will
be more fortunate. A renewed invi-
tation specially addressed to the art
lists of Germany has been issued, and
it has, with the consent Of the Emper-
or, been accepted. The French have
acted wisely in renewing their invita-
ton; the German still more wisely
in accepting it. a valuable contrib
tion will thus be made to the art treas
urcs Of the exhibition, and, what is
more important than that, the feeling
between the two nations will be
strengthened. Whatever tends to re-
move misunderstanding, and to pro
mote harmony Of feeling and action,
even in small matter,is worth an effort
to attain.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
WASHINGTON LETTER.

The "River and Harbor" appropria>
ton bill now in the hands of the House
Committee on Commerce will be made
to cover less amount than usual. Prop
eriy distributed, the money so used can
be made of ad vantage to the whole coun-
try, but this is not always done. The
most absurd schemes are sometimes Civ
en- place in the bill. More than the
usual care will be exercised by the House
Committee at this season, and if that
Committee is sustained by the House a
small amount of money will this time
accomplish more than larger amounts
have heretofore done.
Hon. Montgomery Blairs resolution
which was passed by the Maryland Leg
islatnre, is topic OF general discussion.
The Attorney General OF the State is by
it directed to show to the Supreme Court
Of the United States the fact that Mary,
land was. by reason of frauds IN other
States, deprived of her just and constitu-
tional influence in the Electoral College
in 1876 and recount Of the electoral
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independence, Preston County

Editors NeW DOmfRi0A.-
Quite an excitement prevails at Iron
ton caused by the appearance of a man
who has been dead for three years. He
can be seen through the window in the
house wi ere he died. The house is va
cant now. He was only visible through
one light of the window and when that
light Mas broken out he appeared al
another. He cannot be seen by any
one in the house. He has been seen
by hundreds of people and they are
still coming from near and far to see the
strange apparation. He is said to have
black mustache just as he had When
living. Your correspondent did not see
him, though he has it from reliable
persons.
We had what you might call q
double Unfair on Sand Ridge, Thursday,
April 4th, at Andrew Noses, who
married a Mrs. Pierce and his son
William, Miss Lizzie Hotsenpiller.
The table was spread with everything
nice and good and there was quite a
large number of guests to dispose of it.
What good place it would have been
for hungry editor,
Chas. S. Hurd, owner Of Ironton
Furnace, started work Monday, April
s. We expect to have two furnaces
in blast this summer in this vicinity.
There are about ore hundred hands at
work at Irondale Furnace, and we look
for better times this summer.
SLOWHEAD.
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vote by order Of the court Is asked. Mr..
Blair's idea is, of course, that the invese
legations to be made by the court will
be thorough, and that The matters the
Electoral Commission declined to con-
sider-the frauds IN louisiana, etc.-will
be inquired into In order that the court
may take action IN the case, an Act of
Congress IS necessary, and that will be
presented this Week. Mr.. Blair is con.
| fidcnt such an act will pass without de,
lay and that Mr., Tilden will spend some
portion of the coming summer in the
White House, Mr.. Hayes retiring. He
also believes that the people will cordial
! ly welcome the change, and that it will
create no more excitement than an or
binary legal proceeding. / have never
doubted that Mr.. Tiiden was elected, and
was swindled out Of his seat and that
whenever the case could be properly
| brought before the Supreme Court he
WOULD get his, right and have not hesi-
tatcd, as your files will show, to suggest
methods ofactiOn, but have not the faith
that Mr. Blair has in the early success
of his scheme There is no good reason
for believing that Congress will pass the
necessary bill. Mr.. Blair is not popu-
lar man with either Democrats or Res
publicans. The Democrats of the House,
it is fair to suppose, will not be more
united Oh this than on other subjects.
Republicans, however they may dislike
Hayes, may hesitate to take action
which is morally certain to result in the
inauguration of a Democratic President
However, there seems to be no consti>
tutional objection to the proposed action,
and in good morals there is everything
in its favor, and SO l hope that all the
bright anticipations of Mr.. Blair may be
realized.
Senator Eaton who was chairman of
q committee investigating the Freed
mans Hospital in this District, has pre-
sented a report showing that all the sc
Iious charges made against the manage
ment were mfounded. There is some,
thing singular in the persistency with
which Secretary Schurz has sought to
remove the officers of this institution.
The investigating committee appointed
by himself reported the charges UNI
founded, and he disregarded the report.
Another committee reported like the
first but that report too was disregards
ed 1t is said that even the complacent
Mr.. Hayes is beginning to understand
that little good sound sense is as neces,
sary as q head full of theories in conduct
ing reform successfully. When he is
convinced Of this fact he will make a va.
cancy in the Interior Department.
REX.
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Laurel Point.

Edttorg Nctc D0miHioH:-
Eugenius Shafer has sold his farm
to Ross Reed for $33, pei acre.
Nathan Smith has moved into Da-
vid Camps house.
Clark Fisher has rented the John
Coombs land.
Had John has built and moved
into house on the Johnson land.
Mrs. Belle Arnett has come to her
mothers Mrs. Jno. Jemison) to spend
the summer. Her husband, Mr. Cal
Arnett, is going to sell fruit trees in
West.
Dr. VIII Jemison was at home on a
visit. He looks well, and notwith-
standing his arduous professional
duties is as genial as ever.
Mr.. Stephens will soon have his
new house under roof 1t is a neat
two-story frame building and will
add much to the appearance OF his
farm.
The new "hand" that Mr.. Silas
Fleming, of the mill, has been expect
ing for some time arrived Monday
night, but she" turned out to be a
girl.
OCCASIONAL.
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1t is still asserted that with the OPP
ening offspring the business prospects
of the United States continue to
brighten. The export trade of the
country is advancing. In both whole
sale and retail houses there is mani
tested spirit Of greater activity; and
even the tendency 10 speculation has
again begun to show itself Yet with
all this the financial reports show that
the month of March did not close very
satisfactorily. The exports of specie,
which bankers anticipated as not dis
tant ever since the silver bin began
to bring home bonds, rose in a single
week within one month from the pas
sage of that bill to 81 1913, III. Dur
ing the month Of March the exports
of specie amounted to 81, 331 sos,
whilst in March, 1877, they amounted
to only $4,000. The imports in
March at New York were So, S3S,970
against $3l ,467, 81 last year; whilst
the exports of domestic produce from
this port reached $29,6S9, S44 as
against $I7,777,491 The balance OF
trade is thus obviously in favor of
this country; and but for the unwise
legislation Of Congress there was good
reason to expect not only a greatly i'm
proved trade, but also large impor-
tation of gold from foreign countries
The worst may now be over and dui
ing the year the country will doubt
less increase both its trade and reye-
nue.. But the great thing required is
work for the people, and money to
procure for them the necessaries OF
life. Under iudicious administration
both are attainable.
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location, We understand the Doc
tor is going to build Il house thereon
during the coming summer
Mrs, Benjamin f. Miller is pros
trated with infamatory rheumatism.
She is under the care Of DR.. G. w.
Dent. There is evidently much sick
ness IN this community. Our NJ. ID. S
seem to be busy.
Stephen G. Hess has concluded
not to go West this spring. He has
moved on j. G. Hogue's upper farm"
and will probably purchase farm
among the green hills of old Monon-
gala.
Cal. Brookoyer who started West
some two weeks ago has reached his
destination. From letters written
back to his friends, we learn that he
is much delighted with the mild eli
mate and yariied air Of Colorado.
We understand that he will not re-
turn until some time in May.
: Mrs. Mary Glasscock, better known
as Polly Glasscock, who fell from her
Kitchen door some four weeks ago and
broke one Of her legs, is getting along
fine under the treatment Of DR.. G. G..
Jacobs. Mrs. Polly Glasscock is a
sister to James Arnett, ST., of Ar
nettsyiIle, and an aunt f VIM. NJ. Ar
nett, Of the Oak Grove House. She
is il her S4th year and has been
blind for several years.
Rev. G. f. c. Conn paid Mrs Polly
Glasscocll visit one day last week.
Mrs. Glasscock is q member Of the
Baptist church. His visit was high
~ appreciated by the old lady and
seemed to revive her spirits very
much.
1t is reported that a committee of
members of the NJ f. Church, South,
proposes to purchase three acre lot
about half way between the Oak
Grove House and Arnettsvillc on
which they will erect a parsonage
during the summer. The spirit of
Improvement is abroad. Arnettsville
will soon Zap her wings. Where, oh !,
where is Georgetown?
We are sorry to learn that our es-
teemed friend "Steve, junior boss" of
the Oak Grove House, while chopping
down tree received lick on his
probocis from limb, which turned
him a sommersault. Steve should
take life policy. d.
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Grant District.
'dit0rs NeW Domini0n.-

Editors NeW D0mini0n.-
Moving has been a prominent fea-
ture here in the last week. Houses
are scarce. Mr.. Thomas McElroy
had to move into Mr.. Snider's barn
until he can build house. Mr.. Jno.
w. Shafer moved in with his father
in-law, Mr.. Barb. Shafer has been
i'll for some time, but is speedily re-
covering under the care of Dr. L. H.
Price.
Mr.. George Shafer, who has been
sick for q long time, is not expected
to live.
Mrs. Malinda Ravenscraft is lying
very sick. Her recovery is thought
doubtful
Miss Emma L. Jones has gone to
Waynesburg, Pa, TO attend school.
Her reason for going there is that the
school does not close until the last of
August
Mr.. Lucian Snider has purchased
a right to sell patent gates in this
District, and, / am informed, has
sold a large number.
Mr.. John G.. Shafer is still about
here. He has started several times
for his home in Pennsylvania, but
never gets beyond Morgantown.
Rev. Golden is holding protract-
ed meeting at the Union.
J. p. Snider, at Flickersville, has
plenty of new goods and sells them
cheap.
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ArnettsviIle.
SLOwHEAD

Editors NeU DOminion.-
Another one of old Monongalia' s
land marks is gone. One by one they
are passing to the silent tomb. Mr..
Jacob Miller died at the residence of
his son, Dudley f. Miller, near Ar
nettsville, Tuesday, March 26th, at
the advanced age of 81 years. His
remains were inferred in the burial
grounds On the farm of Jos. w. Wat
ton, near the Oak Grove.
j. A. Brock, of Greene county, Pa.
paid this vicinity flying visit last
week. Mr.. b., while here, sold Dr.
c. c. Jacobs a half acre lot in Ar
nettsyille, for which the Doctor paid
$l75. The lot adjoins the residence
Of DR.. 6. w. Dent and is desirable
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E-astOn.
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Edtt0rS Nen DomiRioR..-

Edit0fS Nee DomiRtoR.-
After a long time we take up our
rusty quill to drop you few lines
from our peaceable ncighborhood.
The new otore secms,to be doing u
lively business.
There seems to be great deal of
sickness in this vicinity at the pres
ent, Mrs. Tom Warman, Mrs Jno. c.
Davis and Mrs. VIM. Vandervort be-
ing poorly,
Col. Jos. SnideT, has moved on the
Miller farm in the house formally oc-
cupied by Jno. ID. Cans. Cans mov-
cd to the Jno. Anderson property. We
are glad to welcome the Col. back
again to his old home.
VIM. Smith has moved on the Blancy
farm, now owned by Hon. Jno. A.
Ollie.
Charles |. Brand, is hard at work
improving the rood leading to lees
Ferry. The road has been in terri
bic condition for sometime past and
we will be glad to note the disappear
ance of the mud.
Several Of our farmers are sum
moned as jurors for the present term
Of the "corncob" County Court.
We are under the impression that
the aforesaid County Court is a MUS
ance in the strongest acceptation Of
the word
Quarterly meeting at Woodland
next Saturday and Sunday, the presid-
ing elder is expected to be present.
r.
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1t is becoming very serious ques-
ton whether some greater effort should
not be made to check the present ten
dency to suicide. What kind Of eff
fort may be exactly required it is
somewhat difficult to say, since the
causes which originate the tendency
are so numerous and varied. But no
reader of the daily journals can fail
to observe that sort of mania has
seized upon certain classes of the
community in this direction, and
that unless some re straining in
fiuence be eXerted there is great
danger to public morality and safe
ty. Within the last two or three
weeks the number of cases in which
suicide has been perpetrated or at
tempted has greatly increased; and
in most of these cases the causes, in
whatever light they may be viewed,
are wholly insufficient as furnishing
>zeyen a colorado excuse for acts so
rash. In some instances there is the
influence of disappointed love; in 9th
ecrs the modification of business fail
-ure; the pangs of poverty and the
shame of crime: the benumbing pow
er of drink, and the madness Of ieal-
nstS, passion, all operate as melting
causes. In conformity with those
motives are the means generally EN-
l,ioycd and hence the water, the rope
the knife, the pistol, and the more In
sidious poison, are all employed
The evil issnow becoming so common
that it may well excite, not a mawk
ish sensibilitysnd sympathy, but ear
nest denunciation and indignant pro
test. 1t is crime against society NJ
less than against God; and the Law
should visit it with the evidence o
its anathema. No person has aegi
innate power thus to trifie with thu
most sacred interests of society an6
of life. Ia every attempt at suicid,
there is a grieyous public wrong. 1
suicides were put Enthusiastically into
the category Of felony, where they be
long. there would be fewer of them.
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L L T. MI n G & NJ . r G a n
EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS.

In times likc,these the strong arm
of the Government should be used to
help and encourage industry and en-
terprise A nations wealth is in the
muscle and energy Of its people. Idle
and willing hands should be set al
work. Twenty millions of dollars,
judiciously appropriated, 20 be care
fully expended in public works
throughout the country during the
next year would inspire confidence
and infuse new life into sluggish bus.
mess activity and lead the country
out into a brighter future. The pa
ticnt is very sick and it is no time tc
trlfe with quacks and foolish nos
trums. A brave and heroic treat
ment will surely bring convalescence,
financial and bushes prosperity.
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The latest dispatches from Europe
show a desire on the part Of both
Russia and England for peace.
Russia demands that the benefits OBJ
tanned for the christians shall not be
destroyed by inetficacious stipula-
lions like those of 1856, but by mate
rial guarantees. Russia cannot ac-
cept the ephemeral decision Of Con
gress, because it would not assure
peace. If Europe be disposed to I'M
dertake the settlement of the Eastern
question in the sense of cmancipat-
ing the christians, Russia will not
raise any difficulties, but the discus
sion of the questions at issue must be
inspired by confidence and not by
jealousy.
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The Union Grange is not dead, but
has gone into winter quarters. As
soon as springs gentle sunshine
comes to revive them they will be out
with some new members. Mr.. ID. NJ
Camp is Master. LILY.
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Rheumatism, Epilepsy, Paralysis
Dyspepsia, Blood Poison, Muscular
Nervous Diseases, Premature Decay,
Loss of Manhood and Vital Power, speed
lily and permanently cured by our latest
Improved Sef-Acting Galvanic Appli-
anccS. The profession Use and commend
them. Are worn without being notice.
able, and cure when everything else
fails Prices, Waist Belt, $500; Spinal,
$1,000; Shields for Weakness and Kid
neys, 5000; Suspcnsorios, 500; Bands,
Armlcts, Anklets, Knee Caps, $500 each.
Illustrated Pamphlets Free. Address,
Galvano- Medical Association,
u East Ninth St, New York.
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d. Wiedman having the highest
per cent, the banner was awarded to
(his the Jimtown school. As there
were three or four of the best teach
ers in the county teaching in Cass,
and as the Jimtown school stood next
TO the lowest last year, making A
per cent, Mr.. Wiedman has achieved
brilliant victory. The average in
the District stands 61.35 per cent,
and whoever gets the district banner
will have to beat that.
CASTLE SHANNON.
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0sageyiIle.
delayed Letter. |
REX


Editors Netr Dominion
The committee appointed at the
Educational Meeting to award the
sub-district banner in Cass District
met at the secretary's office ON Fri
day, March goth, and after examin-
ing each teachers report and register
they made the following report Of the
nor cent
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WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY.
lS7s. MorgantOwn. ISIS.

This Institution of Learning, under
the Presidency of Rev. r. Thompson, A.
NJ, is entering upon . new era Of pros
perity. During the Spring Term, just
closed, the attendance Of students was
increased over IS per cent. 1t has a
hrge and scholarly Faculty beautifAl,
healthful and moral location; ample
Scientific and Philosophical apparatus;
Library constantly growing; curricu-
lum of the most thorough character; q
standard of scholarship surpassed by no
American institution of learning.
THE EXPENSES ARE LESS than at
any other place known to afford equal
advantages. The Fall Term begins
Sept. 5tlE the Winter Term January 2nd;
and Spring Term March 9th. For full
information, catalogues, &C., address the
President. GEO. c. STURGISS,
June 10, 1877. Secretary of Regent.
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THIS new and wonderful Instrument
l enables any one, whether under
standing music or not, to play any de-
sired melody or harmony, sacred or
secular, from tho most plafntivc dirge to
the most lively dance nnssIc. 1t posses
scs mechanism of marvellous simpli-
city, requiring but the intelligence Of a
child to manipulate, yet capable of repro
ducing, without Limitation, the musical
compositions Of the FAST. PRESENT and
FUTURE. The execution is faultless,
strict in melody, harmony and rhythm,
and The instrument Il cmincntly adapted
for Sunday Schools, prayer and revival
meetings, home devotional exercises,
and in al cases where good, correct
music is required, ana no musician is at
hand to perform. Address.
e. 2. MUNDAAE & som,
RANUFACTURERS,
49, I4s & TAT 2. 2sa st., New Yorx.