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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-03-15
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Ell Hr4aHfEsfat4E at4tHA fHtthfa
4 AsDEMCATE OPERATToN-On Mon
day DR.. Il. Ii. Price performed very
delicate surgical operation on Omer
Koontz's eye. Several months ago
q tufnor ( Lebaccovss cyst made its
aneepn his eyc-lid, and con-
| tinued to increasc. in. size until it be
gan to affect his sightslnd. acting
ON the advice ofetiie physician, he
Concluded to- have it removed. The
eye-lid wasseut open, and the tnmor
removed, after which the eye-lid was
sewed up. The tnmor was about the
size Of q pea. The. operation was
both painful and delicate.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-03-15

FAwuoNr is having 4 series Of tenn
p+rancce meetings. Wleh win oar
temperance people start the ball here?
.lfraH s-f. -fFrrE# 4tHAf asafa
CoEsIpraISG the action Of tie
ground hog, March is behaving very
weli w hope she will continue TO
q" A. fHFt sseugss stAs .
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-03-15
Ax1s Hams le 4 res tocall the atten-
ti9Itf the 4,aBlicatc the Old Reliable

gentleman knows what luxury a
good shave is, and at Amos Shop is
the place to get it.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-03-15

JoHN II. SMITH has opened tail
or shop on Walnut street, just below
Dgiag' ) saddler shop and is ready to
exectte anything IN his line with
neatness and dispatch. He is well
known as y aa honest industrious
Workman and We have no doubt will
do his share of business.
a'uErI tlsz ca 4 49,
NEYT. week Circuit Court convenes
here and many of the citizens OF our
county Niil beh in town Old sub
se1bers are requested to call and
bring new enes with them. We ex-
pect all subscribers who are in
arrears to settle accounts and persons
indebted for job srk or advertising
will do the same and save trouble.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-03-15
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

Sl.3Q per year, Invariably. il advance.
IS ee6ts for six iirntls a8 &
~ 80 -
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-03-15

h IS leen teaching, the past winter, IN
Taylor county,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-03-15

A NUMBER of new and old students'
are present for the Spring Term at
the University, among whom is orr
Young friend, Joseph Willard, who
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-03-15

John Irwin WAS al Fairmont on
Sunday. He vert to see bis girl this
time.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-03-15

Mr.. f. S. Dawson, we learn intends
to remove to Preston county in April
We regret to lose Mr.. Dawson from
our town.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-03-15

Hon. j. AZ. Hagans and Senator
McGrew returned from Wheeling on
Tuesday, Mr.. Hare having returned
on Saturday. These gentlemen rep.
resent eloqucncc, shrewdness and
honesty. We would like to hear from
the county that sent three better meu
to the Legislature last winter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-24

Aringlon-A c Reed, Of Chicago; Mrs T Bowie
and Jones, Maryland: j / NichOl, son and wife,
Boston; + NJ Burgess and wife. X l. Hunter, Charles
llincklcy and Miss Emma HinCkey, New York,
aud NJ Peterson Pittsburg.
MCtropoitan--O X Houghton. OF Alabama; NJ
Barelin, Dalton, Mass l. Reynolds and wife,
Hagers,own, Nd; w Kuflcl. Mrs c u Hess and son
and Mrs. c l. Grover, New York aud Miss + A Con-
way. Maryland.
Riggs liouse-G Lindsay, + Kaerchcd, G X
Kaerchcd Captain i Reilly, jr, S G Harris and
Welsh, OF Pennsylvania: Baron Frlcacn Ger.
many; J Iladr and W lruglh, Belfast.
Wormleys-F Meigs, Miss A j Mcigs and Thomas
Blddle. Of Philadelphia Thomas McCarlcr, Trcn.
ton. n. J.
St. James William II Barron. of St. Louis
Thomas Gunnison, PennSyvana; X Schick, John
mum and wife and A Noonali, city; y Myers
Maryland W G. NJ Davis Florida; John Robertson.
Arkansas; Colonel l. llarnig and A Is Howe New
York. /; Ear c, city; Hooper, Virginia: Milton
ENers, Pennsylvania; l. L. COncr and wife. Oregon;
Mrs NJ .tlsop, Virginia; Mrs II King and Misses
i VI and Louisa King, Ohio; A L Rivers Newport
X l. aud Il 4 Joyce, HOrth Carolina.
NillRrds-C Is Collier of Philadelphia: G b Nc
Aulay aud wife, Colorado; & Constant. Mrs For
nor and Mrs W Duke New York; W u Spiking.
Pennsylvania Lem Rheinsrem, Ohio G. de Franco,
Paris II Oslrauder, Brooklyn; Stebbins, I w
Rich, 4 B Jones, Il Carr aud lion Leopold Morse,
Massachusetts and Mann. Chicago.
Ebbitt nOuse-GcOrge Rice and Matnicr, of
Ohio; II Ogden, U sc $; ] II Little, U : X NJ: W.
Boynlon, Fitzpatrick and wife aud A c Tyler
William SOmervilc, Illinois: J Wilson, Pennsyl-
yania; Is lcrreshof and + Herrcshon Rhode
Island; Is Boutellc, & ), and Mcrik Ham
bOurg.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-24

General Croker, in his annual report submitted
yesterday 10 the AttorncyGeneral, states that the
warden has during the ycnr transported to Albany
40 convicts-l08 males and females The actual
expenditures connected with such transportation
were S2,Gii70. There were also transported TO the
Boys Reform School in this District 81 boys who
had been sentenced to that institution. The jail
building has been kept In good repair, and Is in
expenditures on building, fencing. painting
glazing and grading have been SI5l.44. The
usual expenses for physicians, guards and other
employees, and for subsistence, fuel, &c. were in
Cured. The daily average number Of prisoners
confined in jail during the year was l73 Tho
total number confined during the year was
2,O73-1 $50 males and 23i females. Eleven were
pardoned by the President, 81 boys sent to the Re-
form school ITO conyicts sent to the penitcntiary
and III persons were discharged during the year.
1915 males and % females No prisoner es.
capped from the jail. Among the prisoners COM
mittcd to jail were for murdcr-j males and
females; II for rape males for arson and females
i male accessory TO Killing, 80 males for assault
with Intent TO XIII and, females; males with us
snult TO commit rape, males for for robbery,
males for forgery, Is males for perjury, and two
females; 10 males for burglary and larceny. males
for burglary, 20 males for grand larceny and 10
females males for false pretcnscs and females
cmbezzlement Tho rest of the commitments were
for the usual order of Ounses The want ufinclOsng
high walls around the jail still exists Located
outside of the city, no dependence can be placed
upon the police or citizens In case of emergency,
and the walls should be built for protection. Their
erection Is earnestly recommended.
The report Of Or, Young, the physician 10 the
jail, says nothing unusual has occurred during the
year as regards the health of the prisoners. The
Sanitary arrangements are good. lie recommends
has reason to be satisfied with the mode Of treating
iucbrlcty.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-24

The regular monthly meeting Of the board Of
directors OF the Washington CITY Bible Society was
held last evening at o'clock IN the rooms of the
dCpOstury, BHllantyue's book store. Rev. Dr..
Pitzcr presided Mr., J. V. a. Shields secretary
The report Of the treasurer showed the receipts
during the month, from snles aud collections by
the agent, 10 have been 5000; expended, s2j
resolution was adopted 10 the effect that the
treasurer Of the society be directed to pay to Mr.
NJ. Porter Smell, the general agent the sum OF
$50, AS IA token Of their appreciation Of
his faithful and efficient services Mr.. SMELL
reported 223 general calls, l7l families visited, in.
Guiding SIS individuals. llc found twenty weight
families and five Individuals destitute Of he Word OF
God and two families refused TO receive the Bible
Thlrty.uine Bibles and twelve restameuts were sold.
four Bibles and twenty four TCslameuts donated.
The amount realized from sales Sl7,1j; the amount
collected $50. Six private religious services were
held aud five public addresses made. The squares
visited We're Ms. G. T. and n, IS. 49, sol, OOto
1853 inclusive. Mr.. smell also reported visiting the
Southern Methodist church. of BHghtwOOd,
where he preached Ia the morning md
addressed the missionary meeting in the
afternoon, at which a committee was ap-
pointed TO form an auxiliary society 10 make u
thorough canvass of that portion OF the city, The
pastor of the church was Of the opinion that the
dcstitutiOn Of the Scripture in TINT vicinity was
greater than in the mountains of West Virginia.
Mr. Smell closed his report by desiring the board 10
take some definite action In reference TO voluntary
assistance. The board theT0upOn adopted the fol.
lowing resolution That the work Of distribution
outside the limits of the city be done by voluntary
labor under the supervision Of Mr.. Smell, a mo-
ton 20 adjourn then prevailed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-24
LADIES AND CnIpnES's fine Hosiery at Douglas
The Reform school.

Mr. A. j. Falls president of the board of trustees
OF the Reform School, has submitted his annual re.
port TO the Attorney General. During the fiscal
year the school has prospered and much good II is
truste /, has resulted to the boys. At the com
mencement of the year there were l73 boys in the
school, and SO committed during the year, making
2il under the control of the trustees during the
year. Seventy-two were discharged for good con.
duct, one died, one was pardoncd by the President
one sent to the Freedmen's Hospital and nine
absent without leaye-leavng the school at the end
of the year with l57 boys. OF those who were re-
ccived is were committed by the president of the
board of trustees. ~ by the Police court
and by tho Supreme Court of the Dis.
rict. Much progress has been made in tho
improvement Of the grounds and the building.
The recommendation is renewed for necessary
workshops wherein proper trades can be taught
the boys The total receipts from Congressional
appropriations and the District government
amounted to s2s 022S Ono boy died Of malignant
scarlet fever, the only death during the year.
Fourteen other boys had this disease at one time,
hut escaped. Following scarlet foyer came the
measles, with which sixty boys were taken, and
following that the mumps. An additional appro-
pratiOn Is recommended.
The report says Should 1t be the pleasure of
Congress to provide workshops and machinery a
large addition would be made TO the income; and
II the school could not be made sefsustaining the
board is satisfied that In few years but small
appropriations would be annually required of Con-
gress"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-24

obtained asa regular Baptist organization IN tho Dis
trict OF Columbia, Dr. J. w. Parker, pastor Of the
Estreet Baptist church presiding, with Mr.. T. Rich
ards, of North Baptist church. c1erk. Through the
courtesy of the school trustees the use OF Sumner
school hail was temporarily granted for religious
purposes and was occupied for such until NOyem-
Der, q, 1877. During the interim the faithful few
were not inactive, but to the contrary had with
matches energy erected on Eighteenth street.
cOmmodious and well arranged house Of worship,
capable Of seating not less than go persons. The
enterprise was c0uceivedOnd executed without the
aid, at the time. Of any means or Influence aside
from that represented by few individual mem.
bcrS. The membership has largely increased, aud
embraces some of our most reliable and In
huential colored citizens. who arc justly
proud Of their achievement The Sabbath
school numbers seventy scholars, who under
the SUPPLEMENTARY Of Mr.. David Warner are
lnlly up TO the highest standard of excellence.
The church interest IS well looked after 10y
trustee board Of five energetic young men. with l..
G. Bailey rs chairman. and deacon board Of five
members Tho pastorshlp has been ana is still
supplied by Rev. William Wariug, who is one Of
the ablCst ard most eloquent speakers IN the Dis
trict Of Columbia. The choir. under Mr.. G. McKen.
ncy, leader and organiSt assisted by Miss Marion
T. Shadd, with Miss Josie Steuart leading soprano,
Will compare hlvoraby with any in the city.
The need for continued ciicrtS to clear of their in
dcbtedneSs still claims their attention. aud MS they
have manifested so plainly desire tn help them.
selves, We hope that the Christian public especially
those Of the same faith, will manifest their Interest
by attending the first annual reunion Thanks
giving night nj the church, and there leaving some
proof of their visit The which
so far has crowned their effort best be nttcsted
by tho iuct that no obligation has been dshOnored
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-24
CITY NOTES.

The only Turkish thot air. Bath in the city, 800
Street, near Judiciary Square.
Not the only hot air. but the largest and finest
Turkish bathrooms south of New York city Mt COB
Street northwest.
The best Vienna bread In the city can be OBJ
talned only at I. Frcunds 702 ninth street north
west also confectionery.
The !. o. O. T. Library Association has elected
the following new officers II. G. Stevens presl.
dent William u. Mclean, vcc.presdent; J. NJ
Follin, secretary J. ). Bolway, treasurer.
"A man named Emmlck IN Jail at Rockville for
assaultng n man named Collins on the seventh.
street turnpike, last September, WAS married the
other day in the jail to the sister of Collins.
Major Morgan has Issued a general order to the
force 10 see that the law is enforced which permits
no one except the person authorized by the Com
missioncrs to do Scayengcr work In the District
Mr.. William Boyd who entered suit for Ida
Evans, as her best friend, for divorce from her
husband on tho ground of cruelty and non.sup-
port yesterday directed the same TO be dismissed.
The Grand Jury yesterday paid u visit to the
jail aud were much pleased with the condition in
which they found the prison. Warden Crocker
was compllmented on tho efficiency exhibited In
his management,
The vestry OF st. Andrews parish at a recent
meeting elected Mr.. Edwin Harris senior warden,
aud Mr.. q. T. Davis junior warden. The following
committee was appointed to consider the subject
of building church Mcssrs. II. TOwar, j. Raby,
Il. Harris and q. +. Davis.
in response to All invitation by our city pastors
to Mcssrs Moody aud Sankcy. the latter has written
70 Mr.. o. G. Morse, general secretary of the Young
Mems Christian Association here stating that they
cannot come as they have made arrangements to
be In st. Louis during the winter
The opening sociable Of the "F, A. s." Club
VIII be held wednesday evening next at THllmndge
Hall. The past entertainments of this popular
organization arc still remembered, and the mem
berS, though young IN years have proven them
selves among tho best caterers Of enjoyment our
city affords.
The river front presented rather animated
appearance yesterday. fleet of vessels which had
been detained IN the lower Potomac by last Thurs
days storm putting in all appearance. AS far as
could be aScertancd 10 serious disasters occurred,
although several of the vessels lost portions of their
rigging and sails.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-24

Steiger & Leibcrmann, real estate agents, room &c
lie DrOit Building. have sold at private sale in the
BAlloch, subot 81 square 2il. improved by three
story brick dwelling, tn Mrs Mary L. Swearingcr
for 5000. For f. a. Lutz, jr sub-o &c. square GIG,
improved by three-slory dwelling and store to
Henry w. Little for $1,000. For James T.. Clayton
sub-lot 47,Squarc g33, improved by two-story and
basement irnme dwelling, to ]. Il. w. Thompson
for 81 200 For Y. llannay and A. McCallum. sub.
lot IL, square 3lS 10 Charles EdmOnston for 81 400
For Eugene Carus lots 81, % and 49, square 23i to
n. w. Fitzgerald for S20l6 also firm of 40 acres
for 81 800
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-24

There Is slight hitch between the Grand Jury
and the District Attorneys office. 1t was noted In
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN some time ago that
lum Pearson, q rather notorious character, was
receiving undue protection from the authorities
His case Is now pending before the Grand Jury.
and o list of witnesses to be summoned wns FUR
nished in the usual way to the District Attorney
As the witnesses were not summoned another list
containing the same names sent to the District
Attorney yesterday. The reason why Pearson Is
projected by the officers who should be most vigor-
Gus In their prosecution Is mystery.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-24
UrnolsIERlga q spoolaIly al JulIus Lan.ourgh,


Tho committee appointed by Cong, ess to Tecodify
tho laws of tho District Of Columbia have made
considerable progress, and propose TO have IL ready
for presentation 10 the proper committee when
Congress assemblies The leading members Of the
bar IN this city have been consulted by the com.
mitloo IN The niattor and many changes which will
benefit The citizens Of tho Dislrc. are probable.
Among other things the Superintendent Gi Public
schools ana Surveyors Of Streets will have their
powers enlarged.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-24

slight fire In the basement OF the National Hotel
yesterday afternoon caused considerable excite
ment, but only a lrlaInR damage was sustained. 1t
originated from tho explosion of u gasoline stove,
which communicated fire 10 some combustible ar.
tioles near IT, An alarm was turned In by OlhceI
KeanIey from box l6, but the Fire Department did
not 60 into service, tho flames were extinguished
by Major Yandcuburgh with chemical fire ex.
Of The hotel.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-24

Professor Proctor, who predicts the motcorc
shower the 9TH instant will lecture In this city
next month, II is Professor Proctor's good fortune
not only to be Of the greatest of living Gstrono
mGrs, but TO have power Of impartng knowledge
that Is not equaled by any living astronomer His
style IS as lucid as the light with which he deals
SO largely and the plaineSt Of observers can go
along with him with entire ease and comprehend
all that he says on the grandcst subject over dis
cussed by mortal intelligence.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-24
Natinnnl Thentre lnhn Mocnllnnrh.

The great the popularity Of the eminent actor
who stands foremost In the ranks of Shakespearean
delineators was plainly shown by the vast asscinb-
lage that crowded the National Theatre from pit to
regarding tho action, or any incident of the same
would be carrying owls to Athens" for the very
text Is familiar AS household words wherever tho
English tongue has It's sway McCullough's OtheYo
Is not the traditional Moor Whether his conccp.
ton OF the character be correct one or not need
When addressing the senate, he discards all at.
tcmpts ut grand cloquence, and the touching simple
story of his love so quietly recited- some critics
say too quleuy-s marked by the dignined self
consciousness OF being secure In the love of his
welded. wife Thus also In all the scenes wherein
the fiery impulses Of his embittered soul are made
manifest his action is free from all rant yet neither
majesty of his bearing are impaired in the least
The great moment of his impersonatiOn Is, however
in the scene where IdgO first instils into his ear
tho nSidious poison of his evil promptirgs
and tho gradual transitions from the first
dawn Of jealousy through all the gradati0ns Of
misery and Tnge, TO the fierce cry for proof of Dcs
den0Hds taithesSness, are most admirdbly depicted.
His last scene with DcsdGmond Is also most impress.
sivc and MCtullonghs OtheNO stands ont I'm bold
relief as triumph OF dramatic genius. lie looks
and dresses the part true to nature. Too much
praise cannot be bestowed upon Mr.. Fred b. Warde
for his remarkable fine mpcrsOnntOn of IdgO.
From first to last he Is true IL the spirit OF the rOie
honest and loyal the deyilishncss Of his purpose Is
fully shown In his solOqucs and by-play. Miss
Kate Forsyth was passably good DesieniOnd Mrs
Augusta Foster as EiAVm acceptable, especially in
her denuncntlon Of lagos yillainy. Mr. John A.
Lane Ms Casio was fair, and the remainder of the
support require no special notice. THIS evening
"Vhglnlus,' with John Mccullough in the title
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-24
JULIUS LASsnrEom. the popular Carpet furnishor


on tho 7th Of May 1877 twenty-five earnest
Christian workers met for The purpose Of organic.
lng a nov Baptist church, at The residence OF Mr..
William II. a. NOrmey, Sixteenth between l.
and NJ streets northwest Allgr Tree discussion
ms Ia the feasibility Of the plan, they adjourned aud
met June o. at the residence Of l., C. Bailey at
which time aud Place formal lecgauIaJn Wls
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-24
GREAT BARGAINS
A IT
NOOT7Sz
No. 9l5 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Black French THREAD LACES. IN all widths
at 20, Is, 30 10 cents per yard
Black Breton LACksS at ~, ID, % cents worth dou
Imitation Breton LACBs at o. s, 10, IL cents per
yard. a
the best material, ut - and $40,
noube.wilth SILK ILLUSION and WASH
BLONDE, In white and cream, at ~ aud ~ cents per
yard.
ieal Breton LAcEs, nice designs, at Is, 90 2j and
IS cents per yard,
terms. N 20 and p conts very handsome ~ SO cents
Heal Point de Russo SETS, CoLLARErrES aud
CUFFS at si.i5 per set.
All Linen HANDKERCHIEF S, plain and fancy
borders, a. Is, 20, - and upwirl.
In Ribbons, ! olh'r most elegantly so ectcd
stock A. prices heiO'e offered. Black Satin and
ORES Grain, two inches deaf ~ cents per yard three
incl eS wide, NJ 81 cents per yard Rick SIX Gios
GraiH Ribbons nj 30 10 % cents per yard. nom three 10
cents per yard. SIX bro aided Ribhous, No b, ut ~
ceus per yard. All silk FnnCy.Strlprd Ribbons
nom two 10 three am halt inches Wide, ~ H. 10 aud
20 cents por yard. Real Turkish Heavy Brocaded
Ribbons live Inches wide, ut ~ cents per yRd. Real
P0kin-Str ed Fancy Ribbons, uOwet shades, NJ
from % 10 % cents per yard
job lot Of Real Nalenclennes LACE at 20 to y
cents per yard. Renl White and Black Thread l.
al ~ 10, u 10 SIG, per yard. large stock OF Breton
aud Point de Sprite FlChucs, ~ ~ 10 81,
bargains IN RUCHGNGs, PLEArINGS, BREAK,
FAST CATS. PARIS BDSNElS, UNDERWEAR
aud Real Lace CURTAINS.
Ia Sc stock of Pearl, sh II and Bone FANS NJ re-
marSably low figures.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-24
CITY ITEMS.

UNPARALLELED opportunities nre now offered
daily for splendid stock spccuatons. Thousands
make money rapidly. Investments OF s25 to $4,000
In the Combination Plan, managed by the best skill
and experience, return heavy profits, which are
divided monthly among shareholders. Explana-
tory circular mailed free Address Lawrence &
Co, Bankers 10 Broad street, New York.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-24

Major Morgan yesterday issued q general order
to the police force as follows: The Major and
superintendent takes this opportunity to express
force for the faithful manner in which they have
performed the extraordinary duties required during
the late National Fair, the unwilling OF the Thomas
statue aud the accompanying festivities OF the oc.
cason. The impression made by the members of
the force on all with whom they have been brought
in contact has elected expressions of commendn-
ton highly favorable to their discipline and
gentlemanly bearing"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-24

Justice Macarthur yesterday granted Lizzie STAN
ford divorce from her husband, Wilson W. Stan.
ford. The parties we've married September H.
1874, by Rev. =. Graed She charged him with
cruelty and deseTtlOu.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-11-24
wymon Mt Odd.re,lows, Hall.

Wyman, the veteran mngi clan. gave a most
entertaining performance last night Mt odd
Fellows Hall. His feats ofmRgic, and ventroqual
illusions are perfect. There will be matinee to.
day commencing at half past two o'clock. and the
closing performance will be given this evening