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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

Berrony laughed and said: 81 | throw
up my hat they'll shoot sure.
He talked with his ambushed friend
With the utmost freedom and noacha.
lance, and seemed to be jolly over the
crowd Of them that was gathering.
After he had been released, he turned
to Shephed, one of the Deputy Collect
ors, and said; shepherd, want to
warn you now, that if you ever come
over these mountains again you are u
dead man ~
Mr.. Robinson says that the organ
ization seemed perfect, and that the
mountaineers sank out of view like
shadows at sign from their leader, or
came TO the front Mt his call 1t will
probably get to be interesting before
these men are disabled, if, indeed, they
are di.abled at all.
We learn, that in a skirmish with an-
other crowd of distillers, Deputy Shep-
herd was shot in the face and neck, on
Saturday nieht last. This trouble oc-
Cured in Rabun County, but we have
no particulars from the scene of action.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20
From Punch

Young Rattleton Bragge (affably to
middle-aged stranger, whom he finds
alone in Browns studio)-" Good pic
ture, amt it? Old Stilton's bought it.
The Duke, you know. Browns going
down to Stilton's to shoot. Wish I
could go with him, but am booked in
London till Christmas. Just my luck
Capital old boy, Stilton Looks like an
old clothesman. Gets tight after din
ner; tells rummy stories; makes you
roar. Fine old place; capital shooting !
.Awf'ly jolly girls, the ladies Camem-
bert Nearly a dozen of 'em. all freckled.
Duchess tremendous matchmaker. Bag
you before you can say Jack Robinson,
if You don't look out Awful fun, the
old Duchess. d happen to know her
by sight? Shiny red nose. and as under
hung as bulldog. Ali here's Browne
at last" Enter Browne, suddenly
Browne-"Ahl Bragge, how are youf
Let me introduce you To the Duke of
Stilton!"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20
RandOIph's Romance.

In his strange and passionate youth
John Randolph was betrothed to Miss
Maria Ward, the daughter of his
mothers intimate friend. For some
cause the engagement was broken off
The lovers appear to have had des-
perate quarrel, and Randolph rushed
out of the house in which he had been
visiting the lady, in such rage that
he didn't even stop to unite his horses
bridle-reins, but slashed them through
with his knife, mounted and rode away
in laundering gallop. The lovers
scarcely ever saw each other again
The lady become Mrs. Peyton Randolph
John Randolph never married. To the
day of his death he spoke of her as
T" My angel" and her marriage is said
to have beeen the heaviest blow this
grievously suffering man ever endured
He was sick all his life, and sometimes
in feverish sleep used to mutter her
name in the hearing of the watchers
about his bed. 1t was strange, heart
breaking romance, that of this quivering
bundle of nerves, who was the lineal
descendants of Pocahontas.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20
For Rheumatism.

Many persons along the sea coast in
this country recommend and use sand
baths in July and August for the cure
of rheumatism. In Greece, near their
sea coasts, it is one of the sure remedies
used by persons affected with chronic
rheumatism anchylosis, and chronic
synovitis of the knee joint. The pa
tents bury Themselves in the sand or
cause others to cover them with it, so
that only the head, which is covered
with night cap or straw hat, remains
free. 1t is ludicrous sight to see
twenty or thirty such Hooking heads
sticking out of the sand. In conse-
quence of the weight and the saline
character of the sand, the skin Of the
patients becomes so red that when they
emerge from their sandy bed (Which
they occupy as long as possible) they
| ok like boiled Holsters Wooden huts,
or tents improvised with oleander and
plaintain branches, are used as bathing
houses, and piece oil bread, some
grapes and glass of wine, generally
constitute the meal of patient q
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20
seryia's Ruler.

Prince Milan Obrenovich, the reign
ing sovereign of Servia, is said tn be a
strong believer in the Divine Right
theory, exacting from all who surround
him the most slavish subservience, and
feeling no difference between Minister
of State and court footman, as far as
concerns the measure of servility they
owe to him.. DIR. Risticb, the Servian
Premier, it is also said, does not hold
the same opinions and at his Highness'
ea-parties sometimes argues in favor of
the inherent rights of man. On one of
these occasions the Prince became
greatly excited, and addressing his
Prime Minister, theoretically ex-
claimed: "Ristich, if l order you to
jump into the sea you will certainly
plunge in, head foremost" Dr. Ristich
bow d respectfully and moved away to-
ward the door. !" Wither are you going,
Ristich p inquired his Highness, bend
ing his brows in displeasure. /" Your
Highness will pardon me-" replied The
astute statesman, II am going to learn
how to swim"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20
The Editor Of the Atlantic.

At the Breakfast extended in Boston
to the genial autocrat, DIR. Oliver
Wendell Holmes, H. O. Houghton, sr.,
publisher of the atlantic Monthly, apollo
gized for not being able to present the
real editor of the Atlantic That gem
tleman, he said, was lank, tall man,
with heavy spt ct lcles and very solemn,
Incorporating look. He lived in an
attic, whose only furniture was high
stool and a desk, with = knife and grind.
stone. The knife was used to cutiout
all the good things in an article, and the
grindstone was used 10 sharpen the knife.
He never leaves that room and never
meets contributor. There was q
young man present. however, who rep
resented the real euitor--Mr w. ID.
Howells.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20
Romance OF Flowers.

Shortly after daybreak one morning in
the season JUST passed, young woman
about nineteen years old entered the
market, and passed along from stall to
stall, looking anxiously ut the plants
before her. She was dressed in black
well-worn gown, and her face bore the
marks of long nights of seeplessness.
Suddenly she stopped in front of n stand,
on which stood a pure white rose of the
Nine. Rohan species. She gazed at it
for a few seconds, and then turning to
the good-natured looking dealer she
asked falteringly:
"What is the price of that rose, sirg'
"Sixty-five cents" replied the dealer.
1t was really worth more, but the refu-
ing influence that never fails to impreg
nate these whose lives are passed among
flowers, taught the man that his pro-
spective customer was very poor, and
anxious to purchase n plant somewhat
beyond her means. But the poor girl
shook her head and the tears started to
her ewes as she slowly moved away.
"Wait minute" exclaimed the
dealer. elbow much can you give for
ity"
~ have only twenty-five cents" said
the girl sorrowfully, land wanted that
rose SO much" She gazed at it again
and was about to continue her way when
the dealer said:
Wouldn't cheaper rose suit You! |
can give you plenty OF handsome roses
for twenty-five cents each.
ooh, no, said the girl quickly. ~
wanted il for my sister, She IL very
sick. and she cares only for thai kind
She says she wants 10 see one OF then in
bloom once more before she--7
Here the poor girl broke down, and
for moment hid her face in her hands.
The dealers business principles were
not proof against such an appeal as this.
Quickly he wrapped up the beautiful
white rose and handed it to her. She
laid her twenty-five cents upon Tie stand,
thanked him, and went away with the
flower.
Three days afterward the girl was
again at the stall with the rose in her
hand. Her face was little paler and
more worn than before, but otherwise
there was no difference in her appear
ance. In the old quiet subdued voice,
she said: 4m8 .eiet
"Would you change this rose for me,
sir. want some cheap flowers to strew
on coflinl lid" f Ea e fe
"Why, what is the matter?1 asked the
dealer.
my sister died last night, sir,'' replied
the girl, her voice slightly trembling.
.'She kept her eyes upon the roses as
long as she could see, and few minutes
before her death she asked me to allow
her to kiss the blossom. That was just
before she kissed me for the last time"
The dealer had no loose flowers in his
own stall, but he knew where to procure
them, and going to the other end of the
market he soon returned with basket
full, which he handed to the girl As be-
fore, she thanked him without any pro-
fusion of words and hurried away.
81 never saw her again." said the bluff
New Jersey dealer, "and though tried
hard, could learn nothing OF her his
tory. There is is the rose she brought
back. shall never sell it, for every
time / look at it | think of that dying
girls kiss upon its last years blossom"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

EIGHTY years ago. the first canal in
this county was opened, but their de-
velo pment as highway for transporta-
ton has been exceedingly slow. One of
the greatest obstacles to their success has
been the failure TO find any kind of
steam motive power which could be sue
cessfully applied in the propulsion of
freight. The Belgian steam cable tow
ing system has been introduced on the
Erie Canal, and few days ago the first
through tow, consisting of five canal
boats, with 1 200 tons of grain, arrived
atRochester from Buffalo The speed at
tanned by this means of transportation is
about thirty per cent. higher than by the
use of horse power, and it caused no
perceptible wash of the banks. When
it is ascertained beyond question that a
speedy and cheap motive power can be
made available upon them, canals will
be constructed in many parts of the
country where they are now scarcely
thought of. Under this condition of af-
fairs, there would speedily arise de-
mand for great increase in the canal
facilities of the country, and partic-
ularly in the South, where climatic in
fuences would not interfere with trans
portation. 2aa'l t4
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

A LADY contributor tells this story
/" had been out in Westchester County
on visit, and while there / found kit
ten which brought as a plaything for
my two children. To prevent any dis
pute about the ownership Of puss, pro-
posed, and it was agreed, that the head
should be mine, the body should be the
baby's and Eddy the eldest, but three
years, should be the sole proprietor of
the long and beaut FIJI tail. Eddy
rather objected at first 10 this division,
as putting him off with an extremely
small share of the animal, but soon be-
came reconcied to the division, and
quite proud of his ownership in the
graceful terminus of the kitten. One
day soon after heard poor puss making
dreadful mewing, and called out to
Eddy, There, my son, you are hurting
my part of the kitten; heard her cry
No, / didn't mother; | trod on my part
and your part hollered.'' snA s
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

THE Catholic Family Finance for 1887
says that there are 100000 Roman
Catholics in the United States. In 1910
there were but 1,500,0g0. The rapid in
crease has been mainly caused by emi-,
grafton from Ireland, Germany, France
and Italy-the four sources ffom which
the United States has drawn most
largely for its population within the
period named.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

JACK, who last week was before the
Indian Commission, was a'witness with
facts. His band, he said, received no
rations for year, which was violation
of the treaty; farming was impossible
with frosts every month in the twelve,
and as for the attack upon Thornburgh,
it was fair fight, and any white man
in his place would have done the same
1t is plain that Jack knows as much as
he ought to about the matter.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

THE gas meter tells the same lies
under all skies. Says the London cor
respondent of Manchester paper: "a
gentleman, after paying his quarters
gas bill, shut up bis house and left
town, being gone full three months, and
yet ne received bill for that quarter,
which he found to be for the precise
amount that he had paid for the cor
responding period of last year,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

A CORRESPONDENT of the Nation,
writing from Ann Arbor, contradicts
the assertion that most of the lady stu
dents are believers in suffrage. Out of
fftv-three students interviewed on the
subject two would 'giveno opinion, five
were undecided, fourteen were in favor
of woman suffrage and thirty-two we're
more or less decidedly opposed. The
students canvassed represent the literary
department only. 1N
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

EMINENT German statisticians calcus
lated that the amount of money ex-
pended in railroads since the invention
of the locomotive reaches the vast. sum
of $4,000, 100000, or nearly $15 head
for every person on the globe.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

The skating accidents have begun,
and it is sure that a long list OF. drown
ings among venturesome lads will be
recorded before the season is over. But
10 warning proves Of much use in this
matter; those who read Of the fatal re-
suits of skating on too thin ice usually
go and do likewise. % sffsA = 80
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

In only ten States do the postal re-
ceipts net the department sur
plus revenue, as follows: New Hamp-
shire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island,
Connecticut, New York, New Jersey,
Iowa, Pennsylvania, Delaware and
Michigan.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20
Lone Ist.ANp Dntcbma-

a A LUNF ISLAND DuuCHman, IN read
ing an account OF a meeting in New
York City, came to the words, The
meeting then dissoIvedr 1 He could not
define the meaning of the last, 50 he. re-
ferred to bis dictionary, ard felt salts
fed In few minutes friend came
in, when the Dutchman said: Dey
must have very hot wedder in New York.
| ret an ACCOUNT of a meeting we're all the
peoples had melted away"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

The latest developed mushroom min;
ing town is Eureka, Ark. On July 4,
there were but six persons there, and
not house. On the 10Th of November
it had 800 houses and a population
of 1000, and the only attractions are
lead mines.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

THE actual returns of the present
years crops in the South, as Tar as
known, are interesting. The cotton
yield is larger ty half a million bales
than ever before in the days of slavery.
The tobacco crop is greater by twelve
million pounds than last year, and Eths
production Of sugar exceed s:by two bun
bred logsheads that of 1878.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

CALF oRNIA apples are not seen in
the markets Of the Eastern States, and
it is not known that good varieties Of
that fruit are produced on the Pacific
coast; but the TACT is that they are very
fine and are monopolizing the markets
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

THE shrinking of the water in Tularel
Lake, Cal, has uncovered a pre- historic
settlement, stone buildings, traces of
canals once bordered with planted trees,
and other evidences of occupation of an
unknown race, being clearly defined as
the water subsidies - , - -
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

Upon the subject of Grants csndi-
dacy for the third term, the Cleveland
Voice relates the following:
Reportet-Gen. Grant, | want to ask
you one question, which YOU can answer
or not-Are you candidate for third
term9
CROMWELL, you have asked your
question, have you not2
Reporter Yes, but ~ 5 q
Groat-The weather prophets say we
shall have an open winter
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

TIAT's right dear sisters, send your
starving neighbors a good supply of
tracts. 1t is wonderful what Joy and
brightness basketful of tracts will
bring to the dear little ones who haven't
tasted bread for several days. Then,
too, it cheers the disconoiate mother to
see her darling provided for by Chris
tian charity.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

The Eureka (Nev. J Sentinel says three
Chinese gambling games are constantly
running in Chinatown, each paying a
monthly Incense of $75. Recently a
Chinese merchant won $1,000 at one
game re@t
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

THE actual debt of New York City is
S105, 100000 The rate of taxation is
2 and $500 cents. aud the assessment
valuation OF property, which is about
seventy-fve per cent. of the actual
value, is 81 ,094, $685. 1886. rI4
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

HAYDEN's trial should be incorpo-
rated into permanent Institution by
act of Legislature. 1t combines enter
tainment, scientific instruction, legal
displays, and various other elements of
public interest to remarkable degree.
And it gives the Connecticut people
something agreeable to talk about
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

The Gold Hill ,Neus says that the heat
is so great in the Julia Mine that Super
intendent Bawden, although thoroughly
Injured to it, was recently overcome by
it and had to be run out on a truck.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

THE winter thus far has been more
severe in most parts of Europe than in
this country The weather has been
very cold in london, and Berlin has
been visited by a heavy snow fall,
while all over the northern portion of
the continent severe weather is , re-
ported
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

ing, smoking, and snuff taking, it would
be black day for the Treasury aud the
Committee of Ways and Means judy
ing by the figures of Mr.. Raum, there
is no immediate danger of this fiscal
calamity.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

Ten weeks ago the city of Deadwood
was destroyed by fire. To-day the place
is entirely rebuilt with better class of
buildings. | Yankee enterprise does
wonderful things sometimes.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

HENRY LAVA SELwYN, full
blooded Sioux Indian, and son of
leading chief of the Yankton tribe, has
been ordained pastor of the church of
Yanktop.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

Our readers will easily gather from
the above tabulated statement the num-
Der of years TO which their lives, accord
ing to the law of averages, may, reason
ably be expected to extend. 1.A s
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

In spite of the peace negotiations
with the Utes, the army officers are ex-
pecting an outbreak in the spring and
are preparing for it. Secretary of War
McCrary admits that it is inevitable.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

The New York Herald remarks that
skates have been introduced in the Nor
wegian army with good results. Per-
baps our own War Department may
take tue hint and provide some of our
Western posts with snow shoes. Re-
cords of our soldiers experience in
heavy snow are as thrilling as any
el>ewhere. .&-a..,n7o aifNt n43 1iFi......
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

The Statesman says that it costs more
to feed horse in Austin, Texas, than
1t does to board man. r-A
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

The Republican State Central Com
mittee of Indiana has decided to call the
State Convention on the 25th of Feb
Tuary next.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

vi AMONG the things that contribute to
tbs hard times in Europe is that of sup
porting its armies. That Of each coun-
try is almost sufficient to bankrupt a
continent. Russia hasa military force
Of 3,046, 800 meb. GOO, 800 belonging to
the reserve and 2, 446, 800 to the standing
army. France has "a regular army OF
1,6S9,000 men, which, with the terri
torial army of 4. 900, makes a total
of 1887 coo. In 1892 this will be in
creased by 100000 reserve men. The
German army consists Of 2, OO4, 300 men.
IN 1892 the totals strength of Italy will
be 2,024, 200 men. Austro-Hungary
possesses /, l94,31S soldiers. The armies
of Europe make a total of over 16, 100000
who are learning the art of war and who
can be called on at any moment by the
great powers. With such an +" old man
of the sea" as-this on its shoulders how
can Europe expect prosperity?
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20
THE agent in charge of the Viii

THE agent in charge of the White
arth Reservation, in Minnesota, re-
ports to the Interior Department that
the Chippewa Indians have made a very
gratifying success of the experiment of
raising sorghum in that part of the
country Twenty-Five acres, upon which
the experiment was tried last season,
yielded 100 gallons of syrup per acre.
The eChippewas are much pleased with
the industry, and next year will plant
200 acres. ] li ~fff ils5 f/< 3i
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20

If, under the eloquent appeals ofthe
total abstinfnce sands apti-fobacco. re-
former. llpy.tsneri1p people were to
aeso. We en- nsasse TO stop drinking, chew
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-12-20
TOPICS or THE DAY.

TWENTY-FIVE Senators retire in 1881.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-03-10
HARD ON

This Winter has been q rough one on.
sailors. especially on the Atlantic Coast.
The hardest time was between Christ
mas and New Years. when the fierce
snow storms were sweeping along the
coast. The New York Ssa Of February
18th says:
Scores Of vessels we're driven On hun.
dreds OF miles. and many were 50 badly
damaged that they hal TO be abandoned.
Fortunately the crews OF most OF them
were picked up and rescued. The crews
Of the vessels wrecked on the coast have
Jared worse. Within . week two vessels
have been driven upon the coast Of New
Jersey. In snow storms and thick fogs
the lights along the shore are invisible,
and the shifting Of the tides deceives sea
Captains 90 much that the master OF one
of the vessels thought that he was OF Fire
I.land instead Of the bar OF Long Branch.
The most terrible Of the wrecks 10 that Of
the three-mAsted schooner Tolck, OF Barn
egat, on Wednesday. When FIRST sighted.
eleven men. the Captains wife. and . child
we're lashed In the rigging. AL day the
crews Of two ~life-sAving stations tried TO
rescue them, but succeeded In drawing
ashore only four men aud the child. Two
Of the men were drowned In the breakers.
the line breaking. The latest nsws Is that
tho bodies Of the Captain aud his wife
have been drawn lahore.