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orp Joux Ronrxsox's shows billed

OH JoHN RoBrNsoN's Shows billed
for Fairmont for the 4th Of August.
This show that has been under the
same management for so many years,
still maintains its reputation as the
best show travelling. The startling
novelties announced are 100'perform-
mers, male and female, fifty dens OF
rare wild animals, a cortege OF golden
chariots, a school Of sea lion. 100
diminntive Shetland ponies smaller
than Newfoundland dogs. A troupe
of Hindoo Jugglers. The circus en-
braces more .equestrians, more vault
ers, more gymnasts, more clowns,
more athletes. more spcciaities than
any show in America. The menag-
erie embraces more lions, more cam
els, more monkeys than any show in
America. A giant on twenty hands
high just added. The extraordinary
attractions are troupe of HindoO
;ugglcrs, the anatomical wonder, the
samson Of the 10th century, the hui
man meteor, a woman shot from
cannon loaded with powder and
whirled through the air with terrific
force and speed. The best educated
troupe Of dogs and monkeys in the
world. These are features owned,
controlled and exhibited only by this
tho greatest OF all great shows.
The street parade is bright, beauti-
full and brilliant. There will be no
combination with any other shows
the time is fixed. The old John Rob-
inson shows never changes or post
pones, and his show is too big to need
a combination with any other Two
thousand reserved cushion seats at
but small advance. General admis-
sion SO cents. Children, 25 cents.
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BURGLARY In UNroNTowN.--The
following account Of the burglary Of
the residence of M. II. Bowman, which
gentleman is known to many of our
citizens, is given by the Genius ef
Liberty of last week About half.
past o'clock on Monday afternoon
last, July Is, 1881, the residence of
NJ. II. Bowman, Cashier of the Peo-
pies Bank Of Fayette County, on the
corner of Pittsburg and Peter streets,
Uniontown, was burglarizcd Of gold
watch and chain, two gold necklaces,
pair of gold bracelets, gold pins, re.
volvcr, aud twenty dollars in money,
amounting in all to two hundred and
fifty dollars. About IL o'clock the
same evening, man by the name Of
Stickncy, who was connected with
the boarding house Of Bachelor &
Doris show, was arrested for the Of
Tense and incarcerated in the county
Jail. The testimony against him is
by gentleman who was on the dag
onal corner where the occurrence hap
pencd, who says he saw a man Mt the
time above stated answering the size
of the man arrested, with like clothes
standing Immediately on the corner
at the iron store Of Joseph NJ. Had
den, and he passed west to the door
of the dwelling house Of Mr.. Bowman,
made halt and put one Of his feet
on the step. He then passed OH west
until he came to the door Of William
Halls residence, where he did the
same thing. He then went one door
farther west, opposite the door Of
Amanda Miller, when he returned
and on his return he again made .
halt at the residence Of Mr.. Hall, and
then passed to Mr.. Bowman's door
and entered, returning in about three
minutes, passed to the corner and
then turned down Pittsburg street
and was soon out Of view of the wit
ness. Mr.. Bowman was absent but
his wife and children were in the
house at the time, but were on the
back porch and know nothing Of the
matter until sometime after the Oc-
currcncc. The aforesaid gentleman
who saw the whole proceedings Of the
burglar, supposed he was some ono
hunting boarding house, as Mr..
Hall keeps house of that kind just
one door west Of tho residence Of Mr..
Bowman. The prisoner and his
friends claim that at the time Of the
burglary, he was experimenting the
getting of the supper at the boarding
house connected with the show, and
that therefore he will be able to prove
an abb.
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RrouLArIoNs For rur CANr Mrrr.

REGULATIONS FOR THE CAMP Met
ING TO BE HELD AT OAK GROVE, Be
GINNING Aueusr 1S.-At meeting of
the Committee of Arrangements for
the Camp Meeting, to he held at
Oak Grove, commencing August Is.
The following regulations were agreed
upon:
Resolced, That police force for
the preservation of good order, con-
sisting Of James ii. Arnett, s. G..
Hess, 5. M. Cordray, Daniel Neil
roy. VIM. c. Arnett,S. c. Tough, VIM.
A. Thorn and David Glasscock be
and they are hereby appointed.
Hawkers Of every description will
be kept at legal distance from the en-
campment.
No cider, intoxicating drinks or
drugs will be allowed to he sold any
nearer than permitted by law.
There will be four lunch stands
and hotel (Oak Grove House) for
the accommodation of the people
where lunch or good meal can be
obtained at moderate rates, at any
time, except that the lunch stands
will be closed during religious serv-
ices.
And persons wishing to tent car
have the privilege of doing so free Of
cost, and also have the right of let
ting tents remain for future use, OIL
removing it at pleasure or selling OF
renting as may suit them best.
A full programme of the order OF
services will be arranged and pub
lished soon. .'1' -
Ministers Of other denominations
have been invited and are expected
to be present and preach.
Resoired, That the foregoing be
sent to each Of our county papers fol
publication, and that the Fairmon,
papers and others in the District b'
requested to publish the notice o
time and place and anything Of in
tercst in regard to said meeting, and
oblige TIE COMMITTEE.
ARNErTsyILLE, Julu esd.
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A GOOD LETTER FROM SAND HILL.

George Grub and his son Joseph
were out at their farm in Clinton
District last week cutting wheat.
Job. Hartley has been quite Ill for
several weeks, but is now recovering.
VIM. G. Henderson has also been un-
we'll, but Is now better.
Jesse Austin dislocatcd his left
wrist to-day, while working for N
G. Vandervort. 1t will be sometim
before he will be able to work.
ALEXIS.
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~-"NEvER GIVE UP," SEEMS I

"NEvER GIVE UP," SEEMS TO
BE THE MoTro OF Our CITIZENS ON
THE RAILROAD QUEsTIoN-ANoTHER
MEETING AT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
tives of the counties of Monongalia,
Marion and Harrison met at Fair
mont on Tuesday of last week to take
steps toward the construction of the
railroad up the valley, through the
three counties. The following ac-
count of the proceedings of the meet
ing we take from the Fairmont Inder:
"The railroad meeting held in this
place last Tuesday, as announced in
our last issue, was one of the most ef
fective yet held so far as furthering
the projected enterprise is concerned.
The three counties were represented
by their most enterprising and pro-
gressive business men, and the meet
ing was one Of practical business.
1t was held in the Court House,
Judge Brannon kindly adjourning
Court for the purpose. Judge Elem
ing was President of the meeting,
with John G. Ruhle, Esq, of Clarks-
burg, as Secretary.
The object of this meeting was an
nounced to be the incorporation of a
local railroad company, and short,
practical speeches ir explanation of
the questions arising were made by
Judge Brannon, Hons. Ben. Wilson,
James Morrow, Jr., and George C.
Sturgiss.
An article of agreement for the in
corporation of the West Virginia and
Pennsylvania Railroad Company was
prepared and signed by ten represen-
tative men from each of the three
counties, and about $4,000 was i'm
mediately subscribed for the purpose
of making survey of the proposed
route-an indication of the earnest
ness of the meeting.
1t is understood that the incorpor-
ators will meet for organization at the
call of the Chairman, r. L. Lowndes,
of Clarksburg, Immediately after re-
ceiving their charter from the State,
and after organization will inaugu-
rate survey and secure rights of
way for the road.
The above is about all that was
done at the meeting, but it places the
enterprise in practical shape. The
prospects are that it will be steadily
pushed until the road is built, and
our ears are saluted with the snort of
the iron horse.
We understand that R. Lowndes,
ESQ.,, and Bon. Ben. Wilson, who
have been East in the interest of the
enterprise, received assurances from
Eastern capitalists that the money to
build the road could readily be OBJ
tanned after the route should have
been surveyed and the right of way
secured. The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company seems willing to take up
the enterprise upon reasonable and
fair terms, and we have no doubt
that proposals will be received from
it by our local company when organ
lied, which can be accepted. 1t is
confidently expected that the survey
win be completed by the 18th Of Sep
tember."
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THE following items we take from
the Fairmont index:
DR.. c. f. Boyers and family, of
Palatine, left on Tuesday for weeks
visit to friends in Middlebourne, Ty-
Ter county.
Morgantown has just completed a
new Jail, and the first prisoner put in
disappeared at mid day, without dis
turbing lock or stone.
Mr.. George w. Morgan, of Monon-
gala, passed through Fairmont We'd
nesday, on his return from a five
weeks visit to Saratoga, the "Queen
of American watering places" He
was very much pleased with his trip.
Hons. G. c. Sturgiss,J. NJ. Hagans,
w. E. Watson, J. S. Hood, N. N.
Hoffman, T. +. Watson, John w. Cor
rothers and w. S. Cobun, Esqrs., were
the solid men from Monongalia at
the railroad meetingSTuesday.
Miss Lulu Shafer, of independence,
w. Va, who has been spending some
six weeks here very pleasantly, at
the Presbyterian parsonage, left last
Tuesday for her home. On the even
ing preceding her departure, some Of
her many friends hcre-about fifteen
in number-paid her goodbye visit.
The string band was present and ia
vored the party with many of their
selections of music. Miss Lulu is a
bright, pleasant young lady, and is
always a welcome visitor at Fair
mont.
Internal Revenue Collector Pier
point, this week moved the Collect
ors office from Grafton to this place,
locating it in the room over Frank NJ.
Fleming's shoe store. Deputy Col
lector Jeffreys has assumed the du
ties of Chief Clerk in the Office, with
Mr.. Will Pierpoint as assistant. Mr..
John T. Latham, Chief Clerk under
Gen. Brown, the former Collector, has
been appointed Deputy Collector for
the counties Of Taylor, Marion, Mon
ongalia, Preston, Barbour and Tuck
er, and viii have his Office in Grafton.
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KILLED BY LIGHTNING-A SAD AT
FAIR.-We have the painful duty Of
recording this week the sad death Of
French, second son of Matthew L.
Ward, of this county. On Tuesday
about noon some parts of the conn
ty were visited by a heavy rain, ac-
companied by vivid lightning and
loud thunder. During this storm,
and as the young man was riding
from the river, which runs close by,
to the house, there came an intense
ly brilliant flash Of lightning, and to
the horror of his parents and friends
who were sitting on the porch watch
ing the storm,the horse and its young
rider sank to the ground without a
struggle, and the led horse fell, max
ing single struggle before dying.
Death in any shape is terrible, but
its horribleness is increased when it
strikes down youth, just budding in
to manhood, in single second
Randolph Enterprise.
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CONFLICT BETWEEN BRoTnERs.-
We are informed of terrible affair
that occurred near Kingwood this
week, between two brothers Ivy the
name of Jamison and Amos Snider
Our informant did not learn exact
particulars as to the cause of the
trouble, but understood that the
brothers quarreled about report
that one had circulated in reference
to the wife of the other. 1t is an old
feud and it eliminated few days
ago in a personal conflict in which
Amos struck Jamison with missile
of some kind, injuring him, it is
said, seriously, If not fatally. They
are both respectable citizens Of the
county.-Grofton Sentinel.
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CAMP MEETINe.-The camp meet
ing conducted by the colored people
is now in full blast, on the Fair
Grounds. Last Sunday quite a large
number of people were present, who
took their lunch baskets and dined
on the grounds. A large audience
was also present in the evening
The singing of the colored people
at their meetings has been excellent.
Among the prominent figures of the
choir may be seen Col. Themas Lump
kins, and when "Tom" opens his
mouth, you may expect to hear a
noise, and a musical.noise too. The
meeting is pronounced success in
every way except financially, and in
order to meet necessary expenses
on next Sunday every person who
enters the grounds will be charged 5
cents. This is a small sum and we
advise every one to attend and help
the colored people with their meeting.
There is one thing we would direct
the attention of the management to,
and that is, the filthy condition of
the seats. They are absolutely unfit
for occupancy, especially by the la
dies. If they are nicely scrubbed
and cleaned, a much larger attend
ance may be expected next Sunday.
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EDWARD RANDALL, the Evangelist,
like Saul of Tarsas, has met his mar
tyrdom, and fingers In bastile. He
arrived here on Thursday, and was
arrested and lodged in Jail on war
rant in the hands of officer Crequc.
We do not know the charges, but pre-
sumo it is the result of threats made
by the Evangelist some time ago. He
is evidently crank and not safe
to be at large.-Martinsburg indie
pendent.
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Az enthusiastic little "tussle" might
have been seen in the alley adjoining
the Commercial hotel this morning.
Two young men were trying to settle
little difficulty in which the larger
came out minus his pantaloons.
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Two REMARKABLE CITIzENs.-As a
fact worthy of publication we would
state that there is living in Cass Dis
trict this county, near Vaudeville,
two citizens venerable with age and
crowned with honor as peace loving
honest citizenship Michael White
and Mr.. Hynson Smith-aged respec-
lively Sc and So years. What is re-
markable in the case, is not only the
good old age to which they have lived
but the fact that they have lived on
adjoining farms, and where they each
were born and have lived all their
lives. They are still remarkably
well possessed of their mental facul-
ties, though Mr.. White is quite fee
BILE, and for the past few weeks his
health is rapidly failing. If Monon-
gala has another such case, let it be
chronfcled and become historical.
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CAMPING OUT.-At various points,
within few miles of this place, on
the Monongahela and Cheat rivers,
may be seen the tents of parties who
are seeking health and pleasure, by
living almost entirely in the open
air. A large party from Pittsburgh
is encamped near Hoard's Rocks.
They have been at that place for sew
eral weeks, and will remain for about
a month yet. Another party is en-
camped at the mouth of Cheat. They
all report nice times and plenty of
fish. Several other parties, some
from Morgantown, are at Quarry Run,
near Legs. And we learn that still
other parties are preparing to go.
The camping out infection has spread
to such an extent that the little folks
have caught it, and have fixed their
camp in the Rich Woods, mile or
two from town, where they remain
during the day and return to their
homes at night. 1t is probably safe
to say that majority of the resi-
dents of Morgantown spend a part OF
the heated term in camp somewhere
in the mountains. This custom it
seems to us is far wiser than to visit
watering places where the demands
of fashion extort more vitality from
visitors than they gain. A few weeks
in camp in some quiet mountain
nook, away from the late hours and
gayety of a fashionable resort, is far
better than round of balls, late sup
pers, and general observance of the
prevailing customs at summer re-
sorts. 1t is much better also consid-
cred from an economical standpoint.
The expense need not exceed the us
nal every day expense of home life.
Hence why not adopt the camping out
idea even yet more largely.
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WE learn that two of the three
children born to Mrs. Eugene Barb,
of Battelle District, this county, of
which we spoke in late issue, died
a few DAYS ago.
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MAJOR w. C. McGREw is improv

MAJOR w. C. McGREw is improv-
ing his property, on Main street, by
erecting an iron fence in front of his
house. At the upper end Of his lot,
fronting on Spruce street, Mr.. Nc
Grew has a barbed wire fence, which
is the first put up in this county, we
believe.
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VENDORS PREDIcTroN.-A decided
cool to cold change on the 9th, 2Sth
and Goth, of July, with showery
weather and severe storms, chiefly in
the West. This cold wave may car
ry frosts in western sections, both in
Canada and the United States.
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LAzEAR, FISNEfL d Co. offer some
extraordinary bargains in spring and,
sumner goods. Stock must be
closed out to make room for fall
goods. Go and see the bargains
they will give YOU.
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MARRIED.

On the oath inst, by Rev. L. War
man, Mr.. Henry Chisler and Miss
Muse, all of Cheat Neck.
At the Nj. E. parsonage, Green's
boro, Pa, by Rev. S. w. Macurdy, on
Thursday evening, July 7th, 1881,
Mr.. Earnest Dilliner,of New Geneva,
to Miss Eva Jones, of Greensboro.
At Mt. Morris, Pa, July 10th.
1881, by Rev. Hickman, Mr.. Tazwell
Carlow, of Marion county, and Miss
Annie B. Keck, daughter of P. H.
Keck, Esq, of this county.
We tender our congratulations to
the young couple, and wish them a
pleasant journey through life.
July IA, 1881, at the residence of
the brides father, L. X. Hall, ESQ.,,
by Rev. L. Llewellyn, of Whiteley,
Rev. L. j. Collins, of Richarsdville,
Jefferson county, Pa, and Miss Kate
H. Hall, of Greensboro, Pa.
Miss Hall is daughter of Lee
Hall, formerly resident of Morgan
town, and a niece of Matthew and
Fred. Hennen. She is well-known
here, and her friends all wish her
happiness in her welded life.
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.OrR citizens are not going to aban-
don the railroad enterprise. AS soon
as one enterprise lags they seek an
either, and If the old adage, TRY, try
again." holds good, we will have a
railroad yet. An account Of the
meeting held in Fairmont last week
will be found in another column.
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THE West Virginia Conference of
the Methodist Protestant Church will
hold its next annual session in Pala-
tine, beginning August 3lst. A num-
Der of our people will attend.
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A WEST VIRGINIA man, when he
comes down stairs taking -four steps
at a time and his wife after him, gen
orally remarks that he 'came down
by the Pan Handle Route. Puck.
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WASTED.-Evcry person to Know
that PrCtzman's new picture gallery
is now opened and in active opera
tion. We are better prepared than
ever to make fine pictures. Call and
soc. Opposite NJ. +. Church.
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OLD john RoBISsoN's show will be
at Fairmont on the 4th of August.
1t is safe to predict that large num-
Der from Morgantown will have "bus-
iness' in Fairmont ON that day.
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THE West Fairmont Gas Coal
Company are sinking a shaft on
their lands near Fairmont. They
have penetrated depth Of nearly
, 90 feet.
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BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKETS. -
Pnces last week for beef cattle ranged
as follows: Best beevcs, 81 and 81
cents, that generally rated first quail
ity, 81 and 81 cents; medium or good
fair quality, 4 and "A cents; ordinary
thin steers, oxen and COWS, and 4
cents. Most of the sales were made
at from 81 to 6 scents.
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THE river was at good rafting
stage last week, and large amount
Of timber was taken out by Johnson,
Corrothers, .PicSenpaugh and other
timber men,.
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The Hon. Daniel b. Lucas !

The Hon. Daniel b. Lucas recent
ly met with quite a serious mishap a
short time ago at his country resi-
dence in Jefferson County. A ham,
mock in which he was reclining broke
and precipitated him to the ground.
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THERE is much complaint by some
of our citizens on account of the
condition of our streets in some parts
of the town. A number Of the drains
and sewers are filed up, and the
weeds are encroaching upon the
walks and roadways. We direct the
attention of Council to this state of
affairs, and hope the proper steps
may be taken to remedy it.
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), A LITTLE son of Taylor Hess was
Bitten by copper snake last week,
and was quite sick. in consequence of
it, though we learn the little fellow is
recovering.
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WE return our thanks to Hon.
James Hare for a fine treat CT nice
apples. Mr.. Hare always remembers
the needy. Long may this hospita-
b IL man live.
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IT is to be hoped that the Council
will have the streets cleaned and add
to the appearance of the town as well
as to it's sanitary condition.
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HoN. JAS. S. WATSON has succeed
cd in having new Postofflce estab-
lished in Clinton District, with Eze-
kicl Trickett as Postmaster: The
name of the new Office is Blaine.
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MISS MARIA NJ. CHIsLER died at
her home in Fairmont, on the 18th,
after protracted illness. She was
a very estimable young lady.
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CONSULT the columns of the New
DoMIsIos If you want to know where
to get the most goods for the least
money.
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BLAcKBEgRIEs- are getting plenty,
and in consequence they are also
getting cheap--now. being worth on
" 10 cents per gallon.
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AFTER an absence of several weeks
on account of low water, the steamer
Harry made a trip to this place on
Sunday last.
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DEBoLr's Ice Cream Saloon in
creases in popularity as it gets older
1t is now considered the ''old relia-
BILE" Lazier's building, up stairs.
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LADIES who want elegant lawns
and other goods should call at La
zear, Finnell q Cos. They keep a
nice lot.
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Mr.. "Cab" Lewis is now assistant
clerk IN the County Clerks Office
Cidrksbuig News.
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DIR. Gro. b. MoRRrs will be in Nor
gantown September l4th, and remain
10 days.
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WANrEp.-A woman Of experience
to do the house work In family OF
four. No washing. Wages, $3.50
cash, paid weekly. Inquire at this
office. july30--2t.
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DIED.-On Saturday, July 23d, 1881,
at his residence on the headwaters Of
Little Indian Greek, in Grant Dis
trict, this county, John McMasters,
aged about 80 years. Mr.. McMas-
tiers was one of our oldest citizens,
and one of the few surviving pen
sioners of the war of 1872.