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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10
CHEAT NECK.
7 n Tths
Setember 81

Setember 9TH.
Married at the brides residence on
Sunday morning, September 4th by
Rev. Leonard Warman, Mr.. Robert
Adams to Miss Belle Jenkins, both
Of this place.
Rev. Trainer preached at Fletcher
Saturday and Sunday.
Our friend w. S. Swindlcr sold his
fine pair of mules to gentleman from
Connellsvillc, for 800 These mules
were reputed to be the finest in the
county.
w. r. Fowler is making many i'm
provements on his house. That
prince of good carpenters, VIM. Bar
thalow, is doing the work.
Milton Fisher and his mother in
law Of this place is visiting his par
ents at Cassvillc.
The oldest inlIabitant says Cheat
River was never so low.
VIM Gnssic and wife of Taylor,
town are stopping at John Adams.
John Bowers sold eleven head Of
cattle to man by the of Hicklebot-
tom of Brownsville, Pa, and Will
Anderson sold the same gentleman
fifteen head of steers. G..
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The Honorable County Court, or
Board of Commissioners for this
county convened on L uesday to at
tend to the business of the county.
We suppose the chief business Of this
session will be the hearing of road
cases aud adjusting accounts, DC,
dc. The board so far has shown
some enterprise in improving our
highways and have displayed fair
economy and have done their work
pretty acceptably, and we are not
writing to criticise their action in
any way, but to say that our prcsen t
system of law seems to be giving
great satisfaction. In fact, since the
people so calmly and accomplishing
~ accepted the evaporation theory
by which prisoners escape from the
new jail, we take ii they are well sat
isfied, and in the future will be dis
posed to let well enough alone For
merly one of the great draw backs in
our county, if not even in our whole
State, was an almost universal dis
position to complain and a desire to
change, and scarcely any law could
remain unchanged long enough for
the people to become posted in re-
gard to it, and this spirit of restles-
ness and complaint worked untold
mischief, because any law with which
the people are dissatisfied will be but
poorly executed, and we hope to have
now reached period of more healthy
intelligence in this regard. Particu-
larly are these remarks applicable
in regard to our road laws. Obser-
walton and information enable us to
believe that our highways are being
improved and that our citizens living
in the various districts are becoming
intelligently interested in tlieir i'm
provement, and in some places are
ambitious to excel and if they on ce
realize fixed system OF law the re
suits will soon show. A great deal
has been said fbut princially by
those without any practical knowl-
edge ofroad making) about repairing
and making roads by skilled labor.
We admit that both theoretic and
practical skill is very desirable aid,
but we are not told just where it is
to come from, and we think the PEG
pie should become reconciiel to that
which will accomplish tie result and
will not be so heavy load financial
| IL. There are few counties in the
State in which the financial matters
are, or were, better administered un-
der our county court system than in
old Monongalia,and we hope to see our
people become fully reconciled and
then they will aid in making our laws
efficient. The annual publication of
expenditures give the public the
knowledge Of what disposition is
made of their money and has dis
played the wisdom of the policy, for
it etfectually disposes Of much criti-
cism of our officers, which often re-
suits from want of proper informa-
ton on the subject. But it seems our
article is getting too lengthy, though
we have not said half we wished to,
we will therefore conclude, and recur
to the subject at future time.
Il
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

EVER since Thursday last Pierce
Lantz has persistently declared its
the prettiest ten pound girl ever in
Waynesburg" Pierce is too good
hearted a fellow for one to envy him
his happiness, and we wish "him and
family" unadultered good fortune
through all time WdyneS6mg Mes
Senqer.
We congratulate Pierce and join
the Messenger in its good wishes for
his welfare.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

WEST VIRGINIA is Coop ENOUGH
FOR HIM.-We have endeavored again
and again to convince our readers
that there is nothing 10 be gained by
going west, as long as West Virginia
presents the opportunities she does
now for young men, or old ones, eth
er, for that matter. A few months
ago Mr.. X. d. Walker, of Fairmont,
well known here, went to Texas, but
concluded to come back to West Vir-
ginia. The following is what the
Inder says Of his travels and his re-
turn: tx. d. Walker, Esq, returned
home from the Lone Star State on
Friday morning last, and is again in
his old position in the B. & O. tele-
graph office here. During his sojourn
in Texas he travelled over the entire
State, and the result of his obserya-
tons was that he would rather live in
West Virginia than in this great
State of the southwest, with its mea-
gre educational advantages, unsettled
society and other drawbacks. At
some point in Texas, we understand,
Mr.. Walker ran across certain Ma
rion Knight, of sweet memory, now
broken in health and existing under
the name of Ward
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

So"e of the young men 81 this
place think Of forming social Glib.
They have met once aud discussed
the project and we think they Will
succeed in making permanent or
ganization.. Young ladies are to he
admitted rs members so we are told.
BY proper arrangement the club can
be made pleasant and profitable to
its members.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

ORANGE BLoSSoMs.-A quiet we'd
ding took place at the residence OF
Mrs. Shay on last Thursday evening,
the contracting parties being. Mr.,
Chas. Mortified and Miss Jane Shay.
Though Charley has withstood the
beckonings of Cupid for a long time
we hope his cup of welded bliss will
be none the less full, nor none the
less sweet. The NEW Dominion offers
its congratulations.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

THE MCCLURE MURDEREBs Sur
POSED TO BE HIDDEN IN Preston
CoUsTY-The Connellsyille Courier
of last week gives expression to the
suspicion that the McKecsport MUIR
derers are hid in Preston County, and
gives the following dispatch: "A
special dispatch from Pennington,
Fayette county, says it is believed by
the citizens Of Clinton Mills and vi
cinity, small hamlet nine miles
south of there and three miles from
Brandonville, that two, and possibly
three of the Mcclure murderers are
hid in dense laurel thicket one mile
from town. 1t will be remembered
that one of the parties who did the
killing was raised in Brandonville,
and Of good family. 1t was presumed
that all or part of the party has
sought refuge in the Virginia hills,
and efforts have been made to find
their hiding place, but without sue
cess. Within fortnight things
have transpired that led many to
think that the first suppositlon was
correct, and that part Of the party of
murderers are near Brandonyille. At
different times within the last week
two or three men have been seen in
the outskirts of the thicket acting
very mysteriously and who retreated
when approached. A fire has been
seen at night in deep gorge in the
forest, and no trace Of smoke could
be seen during the day. Three dozen
chickens and three sheep have been
stolen near Clifton Mills within
twelve days. The farmers are deter
mined to find the guilty parties,
whom many firmly believe to be the
gang of McKeesport outlaws. Very
mysterious actions upon the part Of
the relations of Leib, alias Lee, have
been noticed within few days, and
they are closely watched. Rumors
of the seeing of men coming and go
ing to and from the house Of Leib's
relations at late hour are afoat, but
they are not credited, but very singu-
lar actions upon the part Of some of
them is acknowledged"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

ADVERTISED LETTERs.-The follow
is a list Of letters remaining I'M
claimed in the postoflce at Morgan
town, w. Va, Sept. LIST, 1881: Han
nah Braddee, Ella Beatty, Belle Ca
hoert J. Il. Dunn, Alton Enuertec
Samuel r. Henderson, S. H. Henry.
Ellen Jenkins, Thomas Lewellen, 2,
Ann b. Morgan, Ellen kidgway, Fan
ny Schenck, Isadora Shively, Ann A.
Brown, Tones Glow, J. W. Emery,
Jno. w. Hoard, Christie Hayes, lie
roy sJenkens, Maggie Mckinney,
Mrs. Morgan, ST., S. f. Shafer, Su-
via Shafer.
Z A DEp1xc u M
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

WE are sorry to state that the i'll
nses Of ex. Senator, W. I. Wiley is
continued. For man of his years
he has always been stout and having
Il rugged constitution he will no
doubt soon master his present indis-
position and again be ablo to attend
his business.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

OUR Clothier, Mr.. S. ID. IIirschman
refined from the eastern cities last
week. He informs us that he pur-
chased the largest, cheapest and best
selected stock of clothing, boots, shoes
and gents furnishing goods that ever
was brought to Morgantown. Doug.
is prepared to do 'slashing' bust
ness this season and will defy all com
petition in his line, and don't you
forget it.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

DESTROYED BY FIRE.-On Saturday
evening last the house of DR.. p. +.
Shuman, of Glovers Gap, Marion
county, was burned to the ground,
No members Of the family were home
at the time, and everything in the
house was destroyed, including fur
niture, books, accounts, drugs, DC.
We understand there was no insur-
ance on the property. We are very
sorry to hear Of the Doctors misfor-
tune. How the fire originated we are
unable to learn Vest YTgiaiaa.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

THE public school opened on Mon
day with a large attendance. The
teachers were all present and ready
to enter upon the years work with
vigor. A number of the pupils have
expressed themselves as well pleased
with the new Principal.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

Nm. PRoTzMAN's Orchestra treated
n number of our citizens to some
most excellent music on Saturday
night. The leader is a natural mt
stefan and is never so happy rs when
performing his part at the head OF
an orchestra. They furnished the
music at the Changers Picnic on Sat
urday and were highly complimented
for their proficiency. We learn that
another organization whose members
reside in Clinton District have an
anxiety to enter into public con
test with this orchestra to determine
which shrll have the honor Of being
the better company. With due rec
ognition Of the ability Of the Clinton
boys, we do not believe they can van
quish MIN and boys, though we would
like to see the contest,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

DIR. r. L. p. Brown left here last
Thursday for Phlippi where he has
decided to locate. The Doctor is q
graduate Of the famous Jefferson
Medical College and besides is fine
scholar and polished gentleman.
We think Philippi is to be congratu-
lated Since his graduation he has
spent most Of his time here and has
given his services professionally to
many of his old friends who were
well pleased with his method of treat
ment and his success. We commend
him to the good people of Philippi
and Barbour county.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

We hope onr numerous friends will
recollect that next week is Fair week
and that ID. II, Slime will have the
best oysters which can be had. All
who wish a dish OF first class bivalves
will get them at Stine's Saloon. 1t
is we'll established fact beyond
controversy that Mrs. Slime is the
best opster cook in the county. Re.
member the place. One door below
Wallace House.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

We guarantee to save you 40 per
cent. Call and be convinced, at
HIRSCHMAN'S
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As MR. GEORGE W1DDows was
shaking some pears for Mr.. II. NJ,
Morgan one day last week, he mis-
took himself for ripe, delicious pear
aud shook himself out OF the tree.
When he alighted on the grouad and
picked himself up he found that he,
like a ripe pear, falling such dis
dance, had his skin bruised corsid-
erably. George says had it not been
for Il friendly limb which arrested his
downward course, Candy" would not
have saved himself from being
smashed all to pieces.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

NJ. p. CoNFERENcE-The West
Virginia Conference of the Nj. p.
Church, in Palatine, was called to
order by President Barrett on We'd
nesday morning Of last week. From
the Iader we get the following con
corning its session: THE session of
Wednesday morning was given up to
organization and the delivery Of the
annual sermon by Rev. i. f. Westfall.
Wednesday afternoon and Thursday
morningwere occupied in routine bus
mess Of no special Importance out
side the membership Of the Confer
ence. On Wednesday evening an
able and interesting sermon was
preached by Rev. Oliver Lowther, Of
the Muskingum Conference, which
was followed by prayer service for
the recovery of the President The
Conference will probably continue in
session until Wednesday next.
Over one hundred ministers and
lay delegates are in attendance, and
among the number are several notable
w. hester, one of the oldest members
of the Conference and an able mem
lister Of the Church. He was many
years ago stationed at Fairmont, and
is probably remembered by some Of
our citizens at least. Several years
ago he retired from the active work
of the ministry, and is now quietly
living in Taylor county. Another is
Rev. Samuel Clawson, Of almost ma
tional reputation, now over seventy
years of age, but still active, Jealous
and an energetic speaker, having lost
little of the fire and eccentric zeal
which has made his name famous.
He was alo at one time on this cir
cult and is now residing in Upshur
county, we believe. He is not now
engaged in the regular work of the
ministry. but frequently takes part
in revival services where he is a pow
err 1t is likely he will occupy one of
the pulpits in Palatine on Sabbath
next Still another is DR.. j. Dunn,
now of Pennsboro, Richie county,
who is widely known as the "Church
Builder" having built from two to
three churches every year for ten or
twelve years past. His genial social
qualities and quick wit have made
him a popular and favorite minister
Rev. DR.. Scott, of Pittsburgh, ed
itor of the Methodist Recorder; Rev.
j. b. Waller of Adrian, Michigan,
Treasurer of the Board of Ministerial
Education, and Rev. C. ii. Williams,
of Springfield, Ohio, Corresponding
Secretary of the Board of Foreign
Missions, are among the visitors from
other Conferences in attendance. Be
sides these there are several ministers
well known to cur people here, among
them we may mention, Revs. ID. H.
Davis, II. T. f. King, Jere L. Simp-
son, Daniel Helmick, p. T. Conway
and L A. Barnes"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

MOORE JACKSON, ESQ, of Clarks-
burg, the civil engineer who is to
make the survey of our railroad up
the Monongahela, was in town Tues
day night. On the following morn
ing he mounted his horse and started
to Morgantown, taking the East side
Of the river, his intention being TO
make observations on that side going
down and on this side coming up.
After this ride he will proceed to sur
vey the route The railroad is fixed
fact-sure and certain Vest Vi'-
gtnian.
We hope it will become "fixed
fact" To construe the expression
differently, we are afraid it is one
already.
A NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH.-
The Grafton Eagle of last week gives
the following account of a narrow es-
cape made by young man who was
formerly student of the University
and is we'll known here: Last week
during the progress of the Baptist
association at Simpson, young Mr..
Davisson, son of Hon. Reuben Davis
son, in going down grade to the
railroad a, that place, riding in a
buggy, accompanied by Miss Jennie
Warder, of Pruntytown, train came
dashing around cnrve near them as
they approached the road. The occu-
pants sprang out, and just as the
horse was about to jump on to the
road in front Of engine, bystander
caught him by the bride and turned
him off the track. The buggy how
ever, was capsized aud fell on the
road and was demolished by the
train. A narrow escape"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10
The Finest and Best Made Cloth
ing, at HiRscHMAN'S.

DIED.-Mrs. Mary Costello, wife of
Francis Costello, died at the residence
of her husband in Cheat Neck, on
Friday, September 2nd, of Typhoid
fever. Deceased was an estimable
christian lady and was highly esteem
by all who knew her. She leaves a
husband and several children to
mourn her loss, Her remains were
buried at Fleteher on SatnrdaY.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

LAWN FEsTTvAL.-The ladies of the
NJ. E. Church of Morgantown will
hold Lawn Festival upon the lawn
in front Of and surrounding the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Thomas II. Evans, OH
Thursday evening Refreshments
and lunch will be served, and especial
effort will be made to render the oc-
casion pleasant and entertaining.
The public generally are invited to
attend. Admission to grounds five
cents. If the evening should be in
clement the entertainment will be
given in the house Of Mr.. Evans.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

DoN'r forget to call if You wish to
buy or not, we want to show you our
goods and prices, at
UIRseHMAN's.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

WE can sell you goods this season
fully % per cent. less than ever be
fore, at HIRsCHMANs.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

THE New DOMINION and Wheeling
Weekly Rteltigencer, $3.50 = ye'r.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

THE most complete line Of Hats in
town--25 cents and upwards, at
UIRSCuMAN's.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

HRscHMAN's immense Stock has
arrived.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

PEACHES and cream at Debolt's sa-
loon. He will have oysters during
the fair.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

Eyes brighten, cheeks become ro-
sy, muscles gain strength by using
Browns Iron Bitters.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

WE have the Largest Stock of Fur
hishing Goods ever before in town,
at HIRsCHMAN's.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-10

T. A. DER1NG, p. M.
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DIR. GEO. B. NORRIS will be in Nor
gantown September 18th, and remain
Is DAYS.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-05-24
Hotel Arrivals.

Parker House,. j. Rose, Albion mine;
G. L. Boyce, T. Clegg. Austin; NJ. Pran-
toni, ]. Stewart, Prospect MI; DR.. Spring
er, Chicago; j. Liddle, ]. e. Edwards.
Ward; Wm. Cameron, Dunderberg mine;
]. Q. Stewart and wife, ]. McMasters. city;
c. R. Bacon, Adele Waters, Eliza Long. J.
Marble, o. Roberts, j. A. Meade Of Rob-
son 4 Crane Co.
Jackson House-P. 0'Keefe, Dug Out
mine; Mike Cunningham, Secret Canyon;
Z. Locke, A. McCulloch. Currant Greek;
WI Penrose. Ruby Hill; H. A. Martin
and wife, city; Stuart Robson and wife, w.
u. Crane and wife, Miss A. Robson, Miss
Mary Myers, N. Y; NJ. Marks, city; J. H.
Fording. Carson; J. B. Woods, Virginia;
&C. Brown, Carrant Greek; John Ed
yards, Ward.
Turner House-L. d. Pope. Secret Can
yon; NJ. Reynolds, city; M. Conery, Black
Point mine; ]. Mcmahon, Idaho; J. Dris-
coll, WIN. Johns, VIM King, Prospect Mt.
Tunnel; 8. Barnes, Henry King, Ruby
Hill; Mrs. Horne, Virginia; J. F. Smith.
Salt Lake.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-05-24
DECORATION DAY.


Programme OF Exercises-Ltne OF
March. Etc.
The S0th Of May will be observed at Eu-
reKa with suitable ceremonies. The liter
ay exercises will be held at the Opera
mouse the use Of which is kindly rendered
y the owners. President Of the Day, W.
w. Hobart; Chaplain. Rev. Joseph T.
laad' Poetess, Miss Ada Lansing; Orator,
!. ", Merrill. The procession will be I'M
usr me command Of Gen. G. M. Sabin, and
o onl % formed in the following order:
osn. sabin and staff, Ruby Hill bands,
companies B and E, Second Brigade, Ne
.na Militia, Union and Confederate
is ~ President Of the Day, Chap
shn roetess and Orator, In carriages,
Gnunaren OF the public schools, Eureka Fire
tr ~ civil societies, citizens on
AZ w. cltlzens In carriages, citizens mount
II Inc procession will form promptly at
s,,so e'ock A. M, the right resting ON Main
49, near Bateman; will move up Main
49, ana countermarch; arriving at the
clrss;a mouse 1t will disband until the con-
rs sslon OF the exercises there, when 1t will
d;sssi and march to the cemeteries, where
cord,. yuuon OF flowers will be made. A
solS;aa. invitation Is extended to all ex-
st'alers- Union and Confederat e-civil So
se,'ss and citizens OF Ruby Hill, Eureka
W. Vicinity to join in the procession and
eAercises OF the day.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-05-24
CLIMATIC. CHANGES.


Sundays storm and Accompanying
Thunder and lightning.
Day before yesterday we were visited by
one Of the most severe thunder storms
it has ever been our fortune to witness in
the State. The morning was quite cool.
but hardly indicated the storm which fol.
lowed in the afternoon. This storm com.
menced about 8 O'Clock by . little rain.
and then by repeated and heavy peals Of
thunder, preceded by vivid and binding
flashes Of lightning, several OF which we
think must have taken effect in this i'm
mediate vicinity, judging from the quick
ness with which the crash OF thunder fol-
lowed the fash. Jove must have had many
bolts on hand, and Of the heaviest caliber
and most approved manufacture. The
thunder shook not only the buildings in
our city, but appeared to shake the very
mountains surrounding us "as though
they did rejoice Ger q young earthquakes
BIRTH" The rain soon turned to snow and
hail, and the ground was loon turned to
the appearance OF December instead Of May.
Scientists say that our climate 10 under
going q gradual change, and that this is
surely indicated by the change evidently
going on in the natural vegetable produc-
tions around us. Clarence King, the en-
inent ~geologist and naturalist, in his OBJ
servations in our State, gave it as his
opinion long ago that the sagebrush cover
ing our mountains and valleys was being
slowly but surely supplanted by grasses OF
a nutritious character, and that in the pro-
cess of q few years, comparatively SPEAK
ing, this would be a great grazing country.
1t is we'll known that the abundance or
scarcity Of trees and heritage exercises a
most important effect upon the rainfall in
this and other countries Of the globe; that
where vegetation most abounds. there is
the greatest amount Of rain. and vice
versa. This is a conceded fact. and it be-
ing SO, 1t may be that our climate is under
going a change produced not alone by this
but by other causes which have not been
so carefully noted or considered. What
ever may be the cause, certainly q change
has been and is now gradually progressing
in the vast basin between the Rocky and
Sierra Nevada ranges, and we venture to
predict. although it may not be in u day,
yet the time is not far distant when our
mountains and valleys will support vas
herds Of cattle and become . far greater
agricultural country than it IL ct the pre-
emit day.