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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-02-10

FIFTY YEARS IN JAIL-A Union
town dispatch GATED January 26th
gives the particulars of the death of
a peculiar individual called "Crazy
Billy" and the following bit of his his
tory: William Stamford, known
throughout Fayette county as "Cra-
zy Billy" died this morning in the
County Jail, where he had been a
prisoner over fifty one consecutive
years. In 1881 Billy drove Alexah-
der Grow and wife out of their home
in Spring Hill township. The neigh
bors came to Crows rescue and by
strategy overpowered Billy, who was
armed with Crows gun, butcherk knife
and axe. Billy was sent to Jail at
Uniontown for trial. Soon after
wards William Updegrah was locked
up for drunkenness, and during the
night Billy asked stick of wood if
he should kill Updegraff. The billet
said YES and Billy crushed in the
drunkard's skull. The following
June Billy was tried and acquitted
of murder on account of his insanity.
For eighteen years he was chained
by the leg to the floor of his cell.
Since 1S4S he has been allowed to
roam at will, being harmless. Eigh-
teen Sheriffs have gone in and out Of
Office while Billy was prisoner.
Four ex-Sheriffs will serve as pail
bearers at his funeral tomorrow and
the entire bar will turn out. Billy
was about eighty years old and was
born in England, but beyond. this
nothing is known Of his earliest his
tory. just before dying he called
for his mother: "Dear mother" This
was the only time he was ever known
to refer in any way to any one con-
nected With HE childhood.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-02-10
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE.
Cassyiile.


LocALs-pEATHs-A POST MoRrEM BY
DIR. HooD--ous CORRESPONDENT GIVES
SOME OF TnR RIDICULOUS REASONS
. OUR PEOPLE HAVE FOR OPPOSING SUR.
scRIPTIoN.
CAssyILLr, Feb. 2.-Everything is
quiet in and about this village.
The death of Ira Ramsey on the
9th ult,, although not unexpected,
cast gloom over the whole commu.
nifty. A post mortem examination
made by DR.. Hood revealed cancer
Gus tumor of the stomach ard dem.
onstrated that the case was incarable
and that the Doctors diagnosis was
correct.
Mr.. Marion Ramsey dismissed his
school for several days on account, of
his fathers death.
Betsey Yeager died on the 9th ult.
at the County Inirmary, aged over
100 years. She has been in the poor
house ever since the county had one.
For years she has been blind and
continually sucked her thumb. She
died simply from the WORKOUT and
exhausted condition of her physical
organs. She was inferred near the
lnfirmary, in the county burial
ground.
Charlie Pride, Of Morgantown, is
now buggy trimmer for the Tough
Bros.
There is not a man in Cassvillo
that will vote against the railroad on
the 18th. But in the country round
about there are many anti railroad
men aud we will give few Of their
reasons:
LIST, We will vote against 1T be-
cause the constitution gives us the
right.
End, W. will vote against it be-
cause we can haul our goods from
Fairmont cheaper than we can get
them by rail, even if the road was
within mile of us.
3rd, We are opposed to the Mar
row Gauge because it wont pay ex-
penses.
4th, We will vote against it because
the Morgantown people want to take
the 100000 and build n new Court
House.
9Th, We are against it because it
will scare our COWS and brighten our
hounds.
9th, We are opposed to it because
man in Morgantown told us the
road would be built anyway without
the subscription.
7th, We oppose it because the toll
has been raised on the bridge.
CAss.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-02-10

A LIST of letters remaining nnclaim-
ed in the Post-oflice at Morgantown,
w. Va, Feb. |. 1888: Ella Aultman,
j. A. Brown, John Brown. Mary l..
Brown, Tillie j. Bailey, Lizzie Clear,
Susan NJ. Dorton, Philip w. Davis.
Jennie Dorcie, Elizabeth +. Dering,
John Henry Dorton, Elisabeth Dorsey.
Kate Dorsey, A. j. Frum, Joseph
Hall, S. J. Holland, Lizzie Holvfeld,
Rachel G. Hunt, Lucinda Johnson,
S. II. Johnson, Mamie Johnston,
Martha johnson. Nathan Jolliff, V.
L. Rclzinan, Benson Molisec, Dr.
Henry MaclaiE, David McGlaulin
(drop), Bell Mckinney, Garry Nuce,
Lutncy & Rcnnolds, Clara Roby,
James NJ. Sidwell, Rebecca J. Shafer
(drop), George Sidwell, Lizzie NJ
Thomas, Benjamin Thomas (drop),
d. b. Tanlor, Milton A. Wallace.
f. A. DERING, z. M.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-02-10
Opposite the Court House.

THE "Boss" REASON YET OFrEREr
Our good friend A. Yeager has al :
ways been loud In his opposition to all
railroad propositions and especially
all those that smacked Of taxation. A
few days ago while in town he was
arguing the point with several gen
tlemen and wound up by saying that
"His only reason for opposing it was
that he didn't think it right to inn
pose taxes upon the poor man." Now
that strikes us as the most original
argument yet advanced. The poor
man Of all Others is the one who will
be benefited by the railroad. Wages
will be higher, money plenty and all
branches of business booming, and
the poor man will only be taxed on
his head anyway. Mr.. Y. must have
very recently had his sympathies
aroused in behalf of the poor man
and tho latter should by all means
act upon Mr. Yeagcr's advice.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-02-10

r. w. DAWSON GETS INTo DIFF
FIcULTY.-We learn from the Was
ington Democrat the following de-
tails of difficulty in which r. Will.
Dawson, formerly student here, fig
ured: There was shooting ARRAY
at Beallsville on Friday last. A
young man named John Wilson ac-
cused VIM. Dawson, principal of the
schools at that place, with talking"
about some of the Wilson family.
Seeing the teacher he called him into
the telegraph office when lie attacked
him with club. Dawson succeeded
in wrcnching the club from his as
sailant, who at once drew revolver.
Dawson then left the office and fled
across the street. 1t is said that
Wilson hurled two stones after him
and then fired once with the pistol
The teacher escaped unframed except
a slight injury on one wrist.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-02-10
President WILsoN's RESIGNATION.

PRESIDENT WILSON'S RESIGNATION.
On Friday last Hon. VIM. L. Will
son, President of the West Va. Uni
versity, rendered his resignation as
President, to the Faculty and the
Board of Regents. This step was
made necessary by the probability of
an extra session of Congress, after
March 4th, requiring Mr.. Wilson $
presence in Washington. We regret
the situation here and the necessity
for the move. Mr. Wilson, has. dur
ing his short administration as Pres
ident, done excellent work and en-
deared himself both to the University
and our people
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-02-10

A LARGE property owner in this
place firmly believes, and is willing
to bet 500 that in five years from
this date, if subscription carries, that
our county taxes will be decreased
from the present rate. The rate OF
taxation in Fayette county has de
creased nearly one-half in the last
ten years, owing to the increased
value of her property, brought about
wholly by her railroads. Isn't there
some significance in this fact? One
Of the instances referred to is the
case of Mr.. Jacob Durr, who owns
one of the best farms in Springhill
township and whose taxes to-day are
much below the rate paid by our peo-
pie, whose land is not worth half as
much as Mr.. Durr's.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-02-10

STOCK CAFFEINE. Sylvanus L.
Watson was accompanied to Chicago
last week by Messrs. John c. Gala
hue and Alpheus Hood. On Sunday
they returned with eleven car loads
of stock cattle--about 275 head.
Mr.. Watson will return to that city
for more cattle in few days, and
will be accompanied by several
others who will go on the same bust
ness. MIR. w. l.. Boughner will be
one of the party. 1t is said that
West Virginia is well represented
in Chicago by cattle dealers.-West
Virqintan.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-02-10
TuE I.oyr THAT CAIfSFs WouAx

The LOVE THAT CAUSES A WOMAN
TO LEAVE FATHER AND MOTHER &c
The Point Marion correspondent OF
the STANDARD says: Last Saturday
evening there was wedding at
Squire Conn's which is worthy OF
more than passing note. The par
ties came from West Va. and the
bride walked from Fairmont, some
thirty miles away, and met her hus-
band two miles above Morgantown.
After the ceremony they left to walk
through the mud and a drenchng
rain back to Morgantown, but when
three miles on the road the wife gave
out and was left at house with
orders to "come on in the morning"
which she did. win that man be
one to vote for the r. r. subscrip-
ton? Ifhe doesn't lie has not enough
heart to Apr eciate the love Of the
woman who walked in mud thirty
miles to marry him.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-02-10

A NEW VAULT FOR THE SECOND
NATIONAL BASK.-The Second Ma
tional Bank has contracted with the
Hall Safe and Lock Co., of Cincinnati,
for an immense iron lined fire and
burglar proof vault with a time lock.
The lock is SO constructed that it
locks and unlocks itself at certain
hours and is entirely burglar proof.
The price is $4,000. 1t will require
about three months to build the
vault. After it is ready to put in
position but a few days will be re-
quired to get it in working order.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-02-10
Whiteiay.
RAILROAD MEETING IN CLINTON.

WHITEpAY, Feb. 5.-According to
previous arrangement quite number
Of voters of Smithtown and vicin-
ity, assembled at the Shutdown
school house on the evening of Jan.
Both for the purpose of discussing
the propriety Of Monongala county
voting the sum of 100000 to aid in
the construction of the River, Valley
and Blacksville Railroads. The
meeting was called to order by L. c.
Beals. Jno. f. Chips was elected
Chairman and j. Marshall Jacobs
and J. w. Sterrett Secretaries.
The Chairman, after stating the
object of the meeting, introduced Mr.
WIN. +. Watson, who in speech Of
over one hour in length. presented
the proposition in very clear and
forcible manner showing its impor
lance and advantage to every citizen
of the county.
Messrs. Il. II. Devault and Jno. F.
Chips each gave us short speech
against subscription which brought
Mr. Watson to the floor second
time. He showed that their objec-
tions wonld not counterbalance the
loss the county sustains by having
no railroad facilities. We would like
very much to have given your read
ers synopsis of the gentlemen's
speeches, but any attempt on our
part would serve to detract from their
true merits. J. w. S.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-02-10

CHURCH MATTERs.-Quite n sue
cessful meeting has been in progress
at the Granville school house con-
Quoted by Rev. Helmick, of the M.
p. Church.
Quarterly Meeting will be held at
the NJ. p. Church in this place on
Saturday and Sunday Feb. 10th and
l1th. The meeting will be pro-
tracted.
a series Of meetings have been held
in the M. +. Church in this place for
two weeks past with increasing inter
terest and attendance. The Pastor
and people extend cordial invita-
ton to all to attend these meetings.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-02-10

SICK Lisr.-Mrs. Thompson does
not seem to mend much. The Col.
has also been indisposed for several
days past.
Miss Anna Wade has been in poor
health all winter and is still quite
delicate.
Mrs. F. A. Dcring has been suffer
ing severely with neuralgia and kin
dred ailments for about two weeks
past.
Mrs. ID. H. Chadwick is steadily
improving.
Mrs. Thos. r. Evans had a severe
attack of neuralgia last week.
Little May, daughter of Prof ID.
b. Purinton, is sick again with pneu-
monia.
Prof. A. w. Lorentz was complain
ing Cor day or two last week.
Emory and Donley. little sons Of
N. S. Steele, have lately been i'll, but
both are better AT this time.
Mrs. Laura Pickenpaugh has been
confined. to her room for several days
past.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-02-10

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The fol-
lowing deeds have been admitted to
record in the office of the Clerk of
the County Court, since January
Both:
William Smith and wife to Milton
w. Fisher, interest in so acres east
Of Cheat river for $50.
John Rice and wife to Isaac Am
mons Is acres on Days run in Clay
district for 81, 500.
A. w. Lorentz, Special Commits
sioner, to Samuel 7. Shuttlesworth,
Chadwick property" on Pleasant
street Morgantown for $4,100.
Lycurgus S. Hough, Special Com
missioner, to Minor Tenant, lot No.
5 of the Abraham /. Tenant land.
r. E. +.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-02-10

FATAL OCCURRENCE. AT IRoNDALE
Observation-Disclosures FLYNN
KILLED-ANoTHER Man VERY SER
IoUsiY INJURED.-Irondale Furnace,
was on Thursday evening of last week
the scene OLA terrible occurrence by
which Benz. w. Flynn, the supcrinten-
dent of the Furnace, was killed, and
Robert Temple, an employee at the
furnace, was dangerously if not
fatally hurt. The particulars of this
terrible affair, as far as we canascer-
tain, are as follows: On the evening
named, the engine, which had been
employed in regulating cinder dump
cars on the upper track, started down
the grade on backward motion, draw
ing five cinder dumps, and carrying
Mr.. Flynn, Mr.. Temple and Robert
Temple, Jr., the engineer At the
bottom of the grade freight car had
been left standing on the track, which
was run into with the above result.
The wounded were carried to their
homes, and DR.. Bromberger did all
that conld be done to alleviate their
sufferings. DR.. Thayer, Of Grafton
was dispatched for to assist in am
putating Mr.. Flynn's leg, which had
been frightfully crushed and mangled
but it was found impossible to pro-
duce reaction and the operation
was delayed till 10 o'clock next day
when the amputation took place.
But all to no purpose. He never
rallied from the shock, but continued
to sink until half past six, in the
evening when he died.
1t is reported that young Temple,
the engineer, was drunk and refused
to go with his locomotive for load
of coke; that Mr.. Flynn got on the
locomotive and ordered him to move
on, which he did; that when near the
car of coke Temple pulled the throttle
open, ran out on the foot-board, and
let the locomotive back against the
car with great force. Mr.. Flynn and
Temples father were on the locomo-
tive at the time. and were caught and
crushed between the boiler and the
car. Flynn called to young Temple
to reverse the engine and release
them, but this he refused with oaths
to do, and even attempted to stab a
man who ventured to come to their
relief. It is further reported that
young Temple has left the country
and that a reward Of 81 900 has been
offered by Col. Strausz, the manager
of the furnace, for his apprehension.
Benz. w. Flynn, the victim Of what
seems murderous purpose, was a
generous, upright, manly man, and
was esteemed by all who knew him.
He leaves wife and a large family
of children who were dependent upon
him for support. His funeral took
place last Sunday.-King,eood Ayysu.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-02-10
Great Closing Sale Regardless
of Cost.

We have reduced the prices on
our goods that it will pay you to buy.
We must make room for our Spring
Stock of Boys Boots as low as S5 cts;
Mems Boots, $l.45; Mems Suits as
low rs 81. 80; Mems Over Coats, $l.S5.
Our better grade Of goods we have
cut down to nearly one.half their
former price. We start East in
very short time and must sell Mt al
most any price. Greater Bargains
than ever before offered. 1t will sur
prise as well as pay you to call at.
HrRscHMAN's,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-02-10

WHAT a RAILROAD WILL Do Con-
MENTs OF A GREENE COUNTY NEIGH.
BoR.-The Waynesburg Republican
in commenting upon our railrad pros
poets makes the following timely re.
marks which we would commend to
the consideration of our voters:
"When young men see the life and
business that road through thcil
county creates and the opportunities
it will afford to them for work and
trade, they will not want to emigrate
but will be content to remain in their
native place and do much better,
quite likely. than to go into strange
country. Morgantown and Blacks
vile will build right up and the
whole face of the country along the
line of the road for miles on each
side, will, in less than five years, be
changed-brightened up and vastly
improved. How is it with Waynes-
burg-to day-the result of improve
ment one little railroad has brought
about? Why every man able and
willing to work has employment; our
mechanics are scraping the snow from
the lumber and driving nails with
numb fingers-working and warming
by the fire alternately; brick masons
la,iHg brick with mortar mixed with
warm water, things never thought OF
in Waynesburg till this winter. The
push and rush of business demands
it and it has to be done, that rail
road has done and is doing for Greene
county will do for the county and
people farther south.
The building of the Blacksville and
Morgantown Railroad insures the
extension Of the w. & w. II. r. to
Blacksmith, and this gives a con
tinued line Of railroad to Pittsburgh.
less than a hundred miles in length. /"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-02-10
William A. Watts

VS.. In h 9
George w. Gilmore and Han C o unity
nah Gilmore his wife, james Court Of
w. Holland, George w. Hol- Monon 6 n
land, John Baiar and Anne liza County.
s. Baiar.
The object of this proceeding is to pro-
bate certain writing purporting to be the
last will and testament Of Jane NJ. Watts
deceased
And it appearing that all Of said parties,
excepting the said William A. Watts and
James w. Holland, are non-fesidents of this
State. It is ordered, and they are hereby
notified, to appear before the County Court
of Monongalia County, at the Court House
of said County, on the first day of the next
regular session Of said Court, to-wit on the
first Monday in March 1889, to show cause,
if any they can. why the said paper writing
shall not be probated as the last will
and testament of said Jane NJ. Watts. and
to do and perform what they may lawfully
do and perform in the premises.
Teste w. T. WILEY,
Clerk
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-02-10
Deaths.

Miss Eva Strosnider, Of Blacks
vile, West Va, mentioned in our
last as being very i'll of consumption,
died the same day the paper was
issued and was buried the following
Thursday. The deceased, we pre-
sumo was aged about seventeen years,
and was the daughter of Inghram
Strosnider.-M
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-02-10

WANTED-An experienced woman
to do general house work in family
Of three. Best Of wages given. In
quire at this office.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-02-10

TUESDAY night the rainfall was 24
inches. To-day the Monongahela is
20 feet and rising rapidly. A disas-
trous food is predicted.