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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-17
"Civil Service Reform saws Gov

"Civil Service Reform" says Gov
ernor Hendricks in his speech opening
the Indiana campaign, lis sham and
lie." 1t has been a sham and a lie
every day since Mr.. Hayes, on the
4th day of March 1877, renewed his
pledge to make it d reality. Governor
Hendricks does not mention all of the
contradictions to be found between
the promises and the performances Of
the Administration, but in this refer
ence to one of them he has described
all. But the promises and profess
sions are still hear. Junketing in
Ohio or Rhode Island, Mr.. Hayes
worldly condemns his predecessor for
quitting the Capital. Signing an APP
pointment for the last of the Louisi-
ana rascals, he writes letter in favor
of putting pure men in office. Con
demning the interference of office
holders in political affairs, he, hold
ing the highest office in the country,
promises liberal contribution to a
campaign fund, something no other
man in that office ever did. That he
forgot to pay over the money, when
his promise had caused thousands of
subordinates to subscribe and pay, is
q further curious illustration of the
devious ways of the man. civil Ser
vice Reform" as carried out by
Hayes sis a sham and lie.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-17
Cheat Neck.
T. B. S.
Aug. Sth, 1878.


There has been several crowds from
Pittsburgh, Uniontown, Morgantown
and other places visiting Cheat river
during this summer.
Jacob Conn traded a gun and lot
of iron to some Dutchmen for an &C
cordeon. Jake told them if that would
not be enough for it he would give
them Cans Fowler in the bargain.
The Germans have left and Cans is
here yet.
Edward Hart, living near Winn's
Gap, while blowing few days recent
ly, plowed up a rattlesnake which
measured 4 } feet in length and had
II rattles and a button on it.
S. C. Baker killed seventeen opos-
sums in one dag, and it was not a good
possum day neither.
Jack Ridgway visits Mr.. Thomas
Neighbours occasionally. Jack says
he always loved to visit his neigh
bors.
Jacob Conn seen fish near Rublc's
dam few days since that he thought
would measure six or seven feet. 1t
is what is called Buffalo fish.
George Campbell, of Morris X
Roads, passed through here with a
nice lot of cattle. He purchased them
in Preston county.
A Mr.. Craig, from Uniontown, has
been spending little time and mon
ey here, buying blackberries and ba-
con.
Nancy Jenkins, of this place, is Wis
iting relations in Preston county.
Mrs. Catharine Pringle, of Fair
chance, is here on a flying visit.
William Wilson, of Pittsburgh, is
on visit at John Bowers.
William Mayfeld, wife and family,
of Scottdale, have been visiting relat-
ives and friends at Easton.
Wilbert Hennen will return to his
native home in few days.
Miss Mary Mackalrec, of WINS
Gap, has been visiting this meek o
woods"
David Bowers cut his foot very
badly with Ratchet a few days
ago.
Mr.. Geo. Bowers has been confined
to his room for several days with a
bad cough.
There will be quarterly meeting
held at Calvary Church on the 17th
of Aug, conducted by Rev. E. j.
Wilson.
There will be a camp meeting near
Morris X Roads commencing the
last Saturday in August, held by the
colored folks.
RILEY.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-17
There was quite a large attending,

There was quite large attendance
at lhe Democratic Club last Satur-
day evening and all expressed them
selves well pleased and determined
to come back to the next meeting.
The people are getting thoroughly
aroused at the enormities of the
bankers and monopolists who have
been influencing the legislation of the
country for the last fifteen or twenty
years, and have about concluded to
take the matter in haIfd
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-17

about sixty dollars, goes to the
payment Of the salary of that estima-
BILE gentlemen and worthy minister
of the gospel, Rev. S. Lowther.
CONCLUSION.
We are truly glad we were moved"
to visit the Flats on last Saturday
night and take this mode of express
ing our high appreciation of the abil-
ity of the good people out there to
make whatever they undertake sue
cess-of their energy which made this
occasion so much success-and last,
but not least, of their hospitality
which contributed so much to make
our visit so enjoyable.
MAY no shadows cross their pathway,
May their day-dreams never fade"
Very truly,
T. 3. S.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-17

The Republican Congressional Con
vention met at Charleston, the 18th
inst, and refused to make q nomina-
ton. It is understood that most of
the party wifi vote for Greenback
candidate, who will most probably
be Henry S. Walker.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-17

The steamer Brilliant exploded her
boilers near Gallipolis on August 4,
instantly killing Capt. j. II. Shumach-
er and several others, and wounding
many others, among the latter being
two sons of Capt. Schumacher.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-17
FOR CONGRESS---2nd District of West Va
HON. B. F. MARTIN,
TLOR COUNTY.
Democratic Judicial Convention.

A Judicial Convention for the Second
judicial Circuit, to nominate candidate
for Judge of said Circuit, will be held at
GRAFTON Taylor county, on the 2Sth
day of AUGUST, 1878, that being the
day agreed upon by the Chairn1eii ofthe
Democratic Executive Committees of
the counties composing said Circtit.
LINDSAY B. RAYMOND,
Chairman of Marion County Demo-
cratic Executive Committee.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-17

On the 18th inst, as young man,
named William Hern, hailing from
Bridgeport, W. Va, was stealing a
ride on the cars from Rowlcsburg, fell
under the train, crushing his legs SO
that he only lived but few hours.
He was under the influence of liquor
MT the time of the accident.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-17
DEMOCRATIC GALL VS.. RE-
PUBLICAN RESPECTABILI-
Ivy Cd

When party lays down its plat
form, it is ordinarily to be presumed
that it will do so in language that is
respectable, and such as citizens
would use in discussing public af-
fairs. But when a party permits it
self'to be made the mouth-piece of po-
htical slang whangers and adventur-
ers, to beslaver those who are of
different polftrcaf opinion, touching
measures of interest to the public
veal, it simply turns itself into a gar
bage cart to air original rottenness.
Thes editorial man of the Post
seems to be hurt by the resolutions
Of the Democratic convention or else
why this squeal. Too much truth.
The editor Of the Post has of late be-
come exceedingly nice and chaste in
the use Of language. That paper was
never accused of using respectable
language such as citizens would use
in discussing public affairs" since
the day of its establishment. If there
ever was "mouth- piece of political
slang-whangers and adventures to
beslaver those who are of different
political opinion" it is this same
highly respectable (?) organ of the
Republican party in Monongalia
county. Without any metamorphosis
1t is "a garbage cart to air original
rottenness." In proof of this we will
give a few extracts from that respect
dole ~ journal and they are bright
specimens of the sort of language
that Radicals use in the discussion
Of measures of interest to the public
veal" =
December ID, 1876, the Post uses
the following setarrillous language:
"Well, Camden has furnished more
money, we suppose, than any other
man to run the Democratic machin-
cry in West Virginia, but there's
walker-Henry the beautiful-and
he's doing the lying
December LIST, 1877: "You can
crowd anything down Democrats
throats, good, bad or Indifferent, if it
only smells Of democracy, and after
all it is the true secret of their sue
cess. Stick to the nominee if he is
the devil is the war-cry and their
rank and file invariably stick"
February I'd, 1878: "'With plen-
ty Of good intentions in the rear
It is always interesting to know
where the brains ola party lie"
February 2Sth, 1878: IF Mr..
Beecher has really abolished hell,
where can West Virginia Democrats
expect to get rewarded"
But here is the most sublime spec
linen Of respectable" '(?) language
s&onded in the history of political
itsrat1aEe. 1t is poetry:
"Noee,nose, jolly red nose,
That ts}asofa Democrat wherever he
T0GsE
Of course not big pickle-beet,
whisky proboas, like that behind
which the chasts editor of our con-
temporary and the bcs.d holding
aristocrats Of the Republican party
walks, but real sun burnt, working
mans nose.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-17

The Democracy Of the Fifteenth
Ohio Congressional District balloted
1855 times for a nomination, when a
new man, Judge Geddes, of Mans
field, was placed in the field and walk
ed off with the honor.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-17

The Ohio county Democracy in
County Convention last Monday in
structed its delegates to vote for J. III.
Good as long as there was any re-
sonable chance of his nomination.
Col. Ben was there, but his money
couldn't buy the Ohio county democ-
racy.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-17
:" A NTEn-To make an
w LA4N l. ILL., permanent en-.

gagement with clergyman having
leisure, or a Bible Reader, to introduce
in Monongalia County,T iICELE-
DRAFTED NEW Centennial ton of
the HOLY BIBLE. For descek'sion
notice editorial in this weripEt, sue of
this paper. Address at once i d els
f. l.. HORTON Il co.
Pubs. 4 Pcckbinders go t. Market st
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-17
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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-17

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ognized by the Judges in their Report,
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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-17

This standard article is COM
pounded with the greatest care.
Its effects are as wonderful and
as satisfactory as ever.
1t restores gray or faded hair to
its youthful color.
1t removes all eruptions, itching
and dandruff. 1t gives the head a
cooling, soothing sensation of great
comfort, and the scalp by its use
becomes white and clean.
By it's tonic properties it restores
the capillary glands to their normal
vigor, preventing badness, and
making the hair grow thick and
strong.
AS a dressing, nothing has been
found so effectual or desirable.
A. A. Hayes, M. D., State AS
sayer of Massachusetts, says, "The
constituents are pure, and carefully
selected for excellent quality; and
l consider it the BEST PREPARATION
for its intended purposes"
Price, One Dollar.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-17
General Butler in Maine.

BEDFORD, August 10.-E. H. Core,
the greenback candidate for Congress
in this district, presided at meeting
at City Hall last evening, and intro
duced Gen. Butler, who spoke for two
hours. He said he came not to make
& speech, but to commune with the
people on the public interests of the
day. He had left the old parties.
He belonged to the Democratic party
until it attempted to destroy the I'm
ion. He was with the Republicans
till they deserted it's founders, the
laboring men. The capitalists now
hold the Republican party bound
hand and foot. Hayes violated every
pledge, and betrayed the negro of the
South, and the effort of Grants adj
ministration to strengthen public cred
it was a swindle. He reviewed the
history of Greenback currency, and
claimed it should be made legal ten
der for all debts, public and pri-
vate.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-17


The progress of crime, and crime
of the most revolving nature, is suffi-
GENTLY alarming to excite painful APP
prehensions for the future safety of
society. 1t is not pleasant to think
that with all the agencies of civiliza-
ton, and with all the influences of
the Christian religion in operation,
there should be daily accession to
the number of atrocious crimes which
stain the page of history, and which
go so far to undermine the founda-
tions of society. Yet such is the fact
presented to public view, and it may
we'll become matter of inquiry wheth
er the right means are yet resorted
to for the reformation of the people.
Out of number of dreadful crimes
which during the last week or two
have startled the community, the
murder of the Policeman Smith, in
Jersey City, possesses elements of pc
culiar atrocity and horror which sin
gle it out from the bloody catalogue,
and which excite in the public mind
feeling of mingled pity, and horror,
and disgust. After the labor of the
day the policeman and his wife retire
to bed; when during the night he is
brutally murdered, whilst she lays
unconscious by his side, apparently
under the influence of chloroform,
and not until the body of the murder
ed man is cold and stiff does she suf-
ficiently recover to become conscious
of the situation, and to raise an alarm.
No definite trace of the murderer has
been found; and it is but natural I'M
der the circumstances that suspicion
should point strongly to the wife, and
to young man Bennett, with whom
she has evidently been too familiar.
Both are very properly placed under
arrest, although SO far there is an alb
sence of positive testimony against
them; and it seems not unlikely that
this revolving deed will have thrown
around it as much Of mystery as hor-
ror But should such crimes be pos.
sible in well-ordered and Christian
community:
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-17

M Z DO CHEAPER JOB WORK
than any other printing office in
W..st Virginia.
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w. T. WILEY. JOS. MoRELAND.
WHITLEY & MORELAND, AHcr-
w 71eys and COu1lsclOrs at Law,
Will practice in Monongalia and adjoin-
ing Counties.
B07nOffice in Chancery Row, near the
Courthouse.
MORGANTOWN, VIVA
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which amounted, as we learn. to
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-06-07
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT
VIM. ELDEN, Editor.

THE book of Nature is said to be ev.
er open. This is especially true during
the summer months. Let teachers help
their pupils to read a little in this
grand old book; or, at least, while they
turn to the pictures, help them to some
knowledge of the lessons which these
serve to illustrate. When the little
folks bring in bouquet of wild flowers
don't fail to show that you appreciate
their beauty; lead the child to talk
about the plants, and when they ask
questions, help them to find out answers
for themselves; encourage them to ex-
anime the stems, and leaves and bios
SONS, and help them to see wherein
these are alike and wherein they differ.
You may in this way help your pupils
to form habits Of observation and COM
parison. which will be of incalculable
value to them in the future. If, unfor-
tunately, you have no knowledge OF
plants yourself, study with the children.
1t is not the hard names which are i'm
portant. See what you can find out
with your own eyes, using, now and
then, to aid them, small microscope;
something of the structure and habits
of plants, and insects as well.
Any teacher who has the will can
find way to do large amount of this
work in the summer term, without US
ing any of the time which would other
wise be devoted to the regular studies
of school, and no one, it seems to me,
can fail to find the study full of inter-
est, as it surely will be of profit.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-06-07
The TRAINING OF YoUrH.-There
is much said on the subject of practical

The TRAINING OF YoUTH-There
is much said on the subject of practical
education, and of training youth for ef-
ficiency in the pursuits on which their
incomes may depend. But if we can
make a correct analysis of these argu-
ments, they have but one criterion,
which is the ability to traffic and skin
other people and make money. The
whole moral capacity Of mankind is
tried, not simply by even its productive
power, but by its selfish ability to get
ahead of its neighbors. Thank heaven,
there never yet was a scheme of educa-
tion invented that could work this sord-
id and infamous result Thank heaven,
all true instruction is away from subtle
and crafty tricks, into philanthropy,
bene6cence, and truth! If the supreme
end of man is to make money, we con-
fess that all possible schemes Of educa-
tion are against it, We educate men,
not for their personal advantage, but to
make them more useful to society
Only on this pretext can the public
schools be sustained at all. If these
are to be degraded into mere instru-
ments for making sordid, scheming, sell
fish rogues, then let them be altogether
abolished, for they will not work this
result. Children are educated to make
good citizens of them, and not to make
social pirates of them.-Phsza Pres&
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-06-07
A Deaf Editor.

The editor of Santa Clara (Califor-
nia) paper is happily deaf, and thus tells
of his adventures with a female book
agent (the book was not a female, of
course): We thought everybody in the
State knew we were deaf, but once IN a
while we find one who is not aware of
the fact A female book peddler came
to the Office, the other day She wished
to dispose of book. She was alone in
this world, and had no one to whom she
could turn for sympathy or assistance,
hence we should buy her book. She
was unmarried, and had no manly heart
into which she could pour her suffer
ings, therefore we ought to invest in a
book.
She had received liberal education
and we could not, in consequence, pay
her less than two dollars for book
We had listened attentively, and here
broke IN with: what did you say?
We're deaf" She started in loud
voice and went through her rigmarole
When she had finished we went and got
roll Of paper, and making it into a
speaking trumpet, placed one end to
Dur ear and told her to proceed. She
nearly broke blood-vessel in her effort
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-06-07
Glover.



Congressman Glover Democrat, Mis-
souri,, at the head of Plunder investigat
ing Committed Now, then, gentle
men, here's some fun. This fellow
that's coming with the book will expose
some more Republican rascality.''
Members (nudging one another and
chuckling This is richness!-perfect-
ly awful!'
Clerk (walking in and laying down
books)-"Well, gentlemen, l have at
tended your summons. What can l do
for you?"
Glover (restraining his laughter, and
speaking in voice unusually solemn
"We have been appointed to expose Re-
publican stealing. We hear that you
know something about that villainous
and rascally fraud in Louisiana.
Clerk (hesitating)-"No gentlemen; l
was not there, and what | know of it is
of no consequence in this connection"
Glover (rising and indulging in ve-
hement gestures)-"Se Sergeant at Arms,
guard the door! Now, sir (turning to
witness), no shirking! If you don't tell
us all about it, you'll go to the Old Cap
itol Prison"
Clerk (reluctantly-"Well, if 1 must
must. will tell all | know"
Glover (excitedly)-"Hah! you will!
Now we have it. The Secretary of the
Committee will instantly telegraph to
the country that | have exposed anoth-
Republican steal!''
Secretary of Committee-"Yes, sir
Glover-Now, sir, read from that
book. If you don't I'll"
Clerk-"Yes, sir [reads], two cases of
champagne
Glover-"Wait-what book is that?'
Clerk-'It is record of the necessary
expenses of the Congressional Investi-
eating Committee that went to New
Orleans
Glover-"Oh-hm!-ah!-it is? 1t is
not what [ want, but 90 on"
Two cases champagne, SO pounds
plug tobacco, IA corkscrews, 81 worth
of matches, l keg gin, 1l3 papers fine
cut, "a Mumm's Verzenay, II spittoons,
with 50 worth of saw-dust to match
Glove Gnterrupting) )-"H Ha-ha-ha!
That's very good-one keg gin! How
that'll sound in the next campaign as a
Republican appropriation! Go on. My
greedy ears burn for more
Clerk (proceeds)-"One dozen bottles
Old Stage whiskey, one-half pound
crackers, nine boxes cigars, seven crates
Of"
Another member of Committee in-
terrupting savagely)-"I must say 1
don't see anything funny about this
This was Democratic Committee, ap-
pointed by Democratic House, and"
Glover-"Twasn't, was it?. Hev |
been betrayed again? Vile monster!
addressing the clerk, who suddenly
shut his book and said he had a peremp-
tory engagement to 'see man..
The subordinate members Of the
Committee chased the vile wretch from
the room, and he was injured somewhat
by the opprobrious epithets, inkstands
and cuspidors, as he jumped from the
balcony. Glover's head was immediate
ly bound up in a wet towel, and his
heart-rending means could be heard all
over the Capitol as he lay palpitating
on lounge and exclaiming. Ruined
again! Ruined rgain!
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-06-07
to make herself heard. She commenced:

to make herself heard. She commenced:
Il am alone in this world" "It
doesn't make the slightest difference to
us. We are husband and father. Big
amy is not allowed in this State. We
are not eligible to proposals." ooh!
what a fool a man isl she said in low
tone; then, at the top of her voice: II
don't want to marry you, want to sell
a-b-o-o-k."
This last sentence was howled. 1--WE
don't want cook" we remarked, bland
ly; 'our wife does the cooking, and she
wouldn't allow as good-looking woman
as you to stay in the house five minutes.
she is very jealous"
She, looked at us in despair. Gath
ering her robes about her, giving us a
glance of contempt, she exclaimed:
Il do believe that if three hundred
pounder were let off alongside that fools
head, he'd think somebody was knock
ing at the door,"
You should have heard her slam the
door when she went out. We heard
that.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-06-07

The Rochester Board of Education
has passed resolution reconsidering
the action of the last board, whereby
the Free Academy was reduced to the
grade of grammar school. It is prob
able that this prompt action of the new
board will prevent any change in the
curriculum Of the school, as it has exist
ed for years, and the spirit of the board
reveals the fact that the people of Roch-
ester are unwilling to give up their high
school privileges, Notwithstanding the
influence of Bishop McQuade, Editor
+ Fiteh, and others to to the contrary. The
they create a sentiment as we'll as an
intelligence in favor of their support,
and no amount of foolish argument will
convince the people that they are sup
erhuity in our school system.-NationaS
Journal of Education.