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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

The Grafton Sentinel says: Mr..
James Allender. prominent citizen
of Preston county, has purchased the
property formerly owned and occu-
pied by Mr.. Miller in the east end OF
town. We understand that Mr.. AL
lender will shortly move his family to
our town. Mr.. Allendcr has served
as commissioner Of the county
court, and has frequently been nam
ed as proper person to serve the
good county Of Preston in a higher
body. We learn that one of the OBJ
jects Mr. A., has in locating in our
city is, the peculiar advantages he
finds here for the education of his
children. This speaks volumes in
favor ofour schools under the very ex-
cellent management Of Prof. O'Brien
as principal. We welcome Mr.. AL
lender to our midst
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19
McCurdysvilte.

MoCURDYsvILLE, May 14th.-As
Union district is called the New
England OF Monongalia county, SO
Clay, or the southern portion Of Clay,
seems to me to be the South of Mon
ongalia. The peoplei. here remind
me of the people of the Southern
States, previous to the ante bellum
days. They are kind, generous and
hospitable; always ready to extend a
helping hand, and very liberal for
charitable and religious purposes. ]
attended the opening of Sunday
School at Belair school house, and
as this is new school house it was
the first Sunday School they ever
had there. After the School was
organized some one suggested that
they would need some money to buy
lesson leaves and other incidentals.
Accordingly some one was appointed
TO pass around with hat. AS yen.
correspondent was accustomed to see-
ing coppers or five cent-pieces thrown
in on occasions of this kind, you can
imagine his surprise upon this occa-
sion to sec the people, and especially
the ladies, contribute twenty-fv and
fifty -cent-pieces, and some even dad
dy" dollars.
The Belair day school closed OH
May Sd, with an examination in the
afternoon and literary entertain.
ment at night. A very large attend
ance at night; and the order was
very good considering the immense
number packed in the house. The
scholars acquitted themselves very
creditably. They presented their
teacher Cd. Wicdman) with num-
Der Of beautiful presents. The teacher
appears to have given entire satisfac.
ton, as the Trustees rendered the
school to him for next winter. He
also had two other schools rendered
to him for next winter.
The silver mine on Days run turns
out to be pyrites of iron. 1t has
generally been supposed that the
only valuable veins of iron ores were
in the eastern part OF the county. ]
find this to be mistake. There are
two veins in Clay district, which can
be seen on Mr.. Tenants and Mr..
Wilson's farms on Robinson's run,
which / consider equal, if not su-
perior to any in the county. The
upper is red bematite from Is to
Is inches thick the lower a carbon
ate, about 2 feet thick, overlaid with
a 2 foot vein of coal. If the coal
should prove to be suitable for man.
ufacturing iron, then iron could be
made cheaper here than in any other
section of America, as both the coal
and iron ore could be delivered at
the mouth of the mine for go cts. per
ton. Mr.. Wilson thinks he could
get it out FOR even less. LAMoNA.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19
Halleck.

HALLEcK, May 1I.-Tho prospect
for large fruit crop through this
section is very tlattering at present.
A convention was held at the Price
school house Tuesday May s, for the
purpose of nominating school
board for Clinton district. We un-
derstand that Mr.. James Faulkner
was nominated for president, Mr.. N.
c. Vandervort and Jabez Brown
commissioners. 1t is also under
stood that the members of tho old
board will be candidates FOR re-elec-
ton. 1t is to be hoped that those
who will compose the new board
whoever they may be are interested
In education in general, and partic-
oularly the Free School System, (al-
though not casting any reflections
on the present board). In our opin-
ion the schools of Clinton need a
general revolutionizing. Some OF
them are badly in need Of repair, APP
paratus &C., to say nothing of the
pitiful salary paid to teachers. 1t
has been aptly remarked that "A
lower salary than is now paid to
teachers means expulsion of brains
from the profession"
The Literary Society at Smiths is
prospecting finely. Question debated
last Saturday night: Resolved, "That
a departure from truth is never justi-
fable. Question for May 10th: Re-
solved, "That the execution of Mary,
Queen of Scots, was justiflable.'
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

A BLAcKsvILLE correspondent Of
the Waynesburg Independent says
Quite sensation was caused ON Sab
bath afternoon last by report com
ing to town that small child of VIM.
+. Craig's, living about a half a mile
below town on Dunkard creek, was
lest, supposed to have fallen into the
creek and drowned. When the news
reached town for help the people turn
ed out en- masse, and after short
search the child was found in trun-
die bed under another bed. The lit
tie fellow had crawled under there
and fallen sleep.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

Long before the hour appointed for
the evening exercises. the Academy
Hall was filed to its utmost capacity.
The hall was tastefully decorated
and hung with pictures. The exer-
cises were opened with prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Euney. The welcome reel
tations were nicely delivered by Mary
Hayes and Bert Lawhead.
Maggie Snyder followed with a
recitation, entitled "Her Letter"
Miss Snyder has fine voice and
manner, and the applause showed
that her effort was appreciated.
David Reay then recited hum
orous selection, entitled Diamond
cut Diamond"
This was followed by Mary Muir
phey who rendered a recitation en-
titled "Baby Lulu" 1t was given in
fine style and elected the applause
it deserved.
A defamation; The Pilgrims of
New England" was well acclaimed
by William Arnett.
Eta Hughes then recited, in a
pleasing manner, Independence
Twenty-six small pupils next high
~ entertained tho audience with the
alphabet Came" after which Lucy
johnson recited n selection entitled
Next Morning." Miss Johnson's
power OF imitation il surprising and
her recitation had u pleasing effect.
A recitation, "rhe Boy that l Love"
followed, by Otway Latham.
Then Louisa Huston recited "Beau-
tiful Grandma" This was one of
the gems of the evening, and especial
~ pleasing to the audience.
Twelve boys next rendered dia-
logue, entitled "When I'm a Man.
Z "Aunt Tabitha', humorous selec-
ton by Ollie Hite, whose interesting
manner, heightened the effect Of the
recitation.
Grace Hayes then splendidlyss re-
cited stirring revolutionary piece,
The Little Black eyed Rebel" and
this was followed by "'rhc Widow 8
Light pathetic recitation by Fan
ME Peery, who did ample ljustice to
the selection.
The event of the evening'was Jessie
Dents recitalsof "Daisy's Faith" all
agreeing that it was the best per-
Torrance.
John Gregg. the orator of the school,
closed the.performance with an ora
ton ON Education and Labor"
We wish we could notice more
infinitely the performances, which re-
flected great credit upon pupils and
instructors hut space forbids.
Thei performances were inter-
spersed with singing by the scholars,
Miss PHILIPPE and Miss Boyers pre-
siding at the organ, while'y Miss
Campbell accompanied the younger
scholars with the guitar.
After the performances were ended
State Superintendent Butcher,s pre-
scented the Peabody Medal to Miss
Lucy johnson, rs the successful con
testant. After remarks by Superin-
tendent Butcher, and the delivery of
certificates of graduation, all departed
feelingithat they had been entertained
for the evening. In praise Of the
principal, Mr. Hodges, and his corps
of able assistants we feel it unneces-
sary to speak. All the friends and
patrons of the school feel a genuine
pride in it's prosperous condition.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19
Laurel Point.

LAuREs POINT, Msy l4--Rcv. Mr..
Bracken, who travelled this circuit Is
years ago, delivered lecture on
Temperance at the Point few eve
nings ago.
Clark Baker will have tin root
put on his new house.
Aaron Henry recently sold his bay
horse to "CeP Carraco of your place
for $l32,50.
David Jones and wife are expected
here soon to visit friends.
Mrs. Mollie Helphenstine 10 COM
ing home this week to see her friends
and relatives.
Rev. Clark baptised number OF
persons at Zoar on Sunday.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

The HosTETTLER CoNcERT-Thc
Hostettler blind family gave one of
their concerts at the NJ. +. Church
in this place on last Thursday even
ing. The entertainment was all it
was represented to be and was highly
appreciated and enjoyed by the audi
euce. 1t consisted, as announced in
the programme, of select reading
sciopticon views; biblical, natural,
historical and comic; together with
many pieces of excellent music, sew
eral Of them composed by members
of the family. All who attended
speak well Of the family and their
entertainment. They have number
of old personal friends here who
were glad omeet them again. They
have an invitation to visit us in the
future.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19
The Wrsr VA. &PA r R-We

THE WEsT Va. & Pa r. Rive
learn that the survey of the w. Va.
4 Pa. r. r. Is to be resumed at once
and completed. We are informed
that President Lowndes and Messrs.
j. O. and Thomas +. Watson, who
were appointed by the Board Of Di-
rectors to have the survey made have
employed Edward Mcconnell, civil
engineer of Parkersburg, to do the
work, and that the latter will be on
the route in a few days. This is
gratifying news 10 the friends of this
enterprise.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19
Gosr TO DELAWARE, oHro.-Last

Gosr TO DELAWARE. 0mo.-Last
week we mentioned that our young
friend Prof O. w. Waters had gone
to Delaware, Ohio, where he will take
a course in Theology at the Ohio
Wesleyan University. We append,
for the benefit of his many friends in
this county the following extract
from private note received from
him a few days ago: Il came here
on Wednesday evening feeling like a
stranger in strange land, but to my
surprise found viii. Davis, Snod.
grass, Lawson and Borgess., former
students Of the West Va. University,
here. This is a place of no small
note; there are about nine thousand
persons in the city. The University
campus and buildings are very fine.
The campus contains forty acres of
beautiful ground, tastefully arranged
and planted with trees and shrub
berry. | expect pleasant and profit
able sojourn here.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The fol.
lowing deeds were admitted to record
in the County Clerks Office for the
week ending Saturday, May 18th.
Silas S. Powell to Peter L. Hol-
land, AZ acres Joes run Clinton dis
trict, for $1,1O0.
Andrew b. Clovis to Jacob Lemley
and E. c. Clovis, 155 acres, waters
Of Dunkard creek for 81, 500.
Harvey Reeves to VIM. H. Reeves
80 acres Clinton district.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

PROTESTANT EPIsCoPAL.-Rev. Glib
bons held the usual Monthly services
last Sabbath morning and afternoon
Comnunion in the morning.
On Monday evening the Mite was
held at Miss Hattie Sampsers. There
was good attendance and pleas
AIT time had.
The ladies have not yet settled tht
question as to the investment of thu
$3.50 lately raised by them towards
building . church, but will decide
: soon.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

A SEWING MACHINE TO BE GIVEN
AWAY. Mr.. s. b. Millikin, the popu-
lar merchant of Cassville, has an ele-
giant new Domestic Sewing Machine,
price $40, that he will present to one
of his customers on Saturday June
18th next. The machine will be
drawn by disinterestel party on
the date mentioned. Mr.. Millikin,
will give to each customer who buys
for cash, - worth of goods, ticket.
A ticket corresponding to the enc
held by each party will be put in a
box and on the 10th prox, they will
be drawn out and the machine will be
presented to the holder Of the lucky
number. Some one will get an ex
cellcnt machine free of cost.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

READ THE DATE.-Our subscribers
are requested to notice the date
printed opposite their names upon
the margin of their papers. The
printed direction shows the date OF
expiration of each subscription, thus
notifying each subscriber just how
he stands upon our book. All those
in arrears will please come in and
square up to date and renew in ad-
Udnce.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

BIG TIMBER.-It is said that Col.
George w. johnson, Of Morgantown,
has the greatest quantity of hewed
timber on the river bank at Newport,
this county, that has ever been seen
in that timber town at any one time,
and some of the largest that ever
went down the river. It is huge
timber, requiring ten head Of horses
to haul some of it.-Fairmont Vest
Tirginidn.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

The expenses Of the govern ment in
the Star Route cases up to the pres
ent time are estimated at $3.50, 600.
The special prosecutors get $500 a
day and $50 day for their expenses.
The total cost is $1,000 a day exclu-
sive of the cost Of witnesses. Over
300 witnesses were summoned by the
prosecution, most of them from west
Of the Mississippi, involving an out
lay of nearly $l50,00O
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19
The tax on matches will be tax,

off after the 1st of July. A cent a
hundred is now levied on them, OF
$1.40 on gross. The profits on a
gross, assuming the price OH matches,
is not reduced, will not be less than
$1.95 instead of sixty-five cents as
at present. The match manufac-
turers are not disposed to reduce
prices to consumers. If they do not
do so, however, an effort will be made
to induce Congress to restore the
stamp tax. 1t is not fitting that
what was intended as relief to the
consumers should be turned into a
huge profit for monopoly.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

BoRoUGH ELECTIoN.-The election
for borough officers for this place was
held on Monday. The election ex-
cited but little interest except for the
office of Town Sergeant, the contest
being quite spirited between Mr.. Jas.
+. Hopkins and Alfrey Carraco.
The old Mayor, Recorder and Council
with one exception were reelected.
The official returns of the election
are as follows:
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19
A FORMER MoRGANrowN Boy RE


A FORMER MoRGANTowN Boy RE
TURNS FROM INDIA.-The Waynes-
burg Republican Of last week men,
tions the return Of Chas. A. Martin,
son of Rev. Alexander Martin, form
erly President of the West Va. Uni.
versity, from India as follows:
Mr.. Charles Martin, and wife nee
Miss Ada Sayers, daughter of Z. M.
Savers, Esq, of this place, arrived in
Waynesburg, Friday evening last, af-
ter a journey Of five weeks, from Cal.
cutta, India, where they have been
engaged in the mission work for some
time past Shortly after their mar
riage in October, 1880, Mr.. Martin
went alone to accept position as
teacher in mission school in Cal
cutta, under the auspices of the NJ. E..
church; Mrs. Martin followed him in
October, 1881. He was supcrintend.
ent of the Calcutta boys school, and
his work is highly spoken of in the
church minutes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin returned on
account Of failing health. They came
by the following route: Alden in
Arabia, Suez Canal, Malta, Gibralter,
London and New York. They
brought back with them large mum
Der of curiosities embracing much
that is beyond our power to describe.
We called at Mr. Savers yesterday,
and in the absence Of Mr.. Martin and
lady, were shown through parlor
filled with articles which they had
brought from Calcutta. There was
the ancient Tom, Japanese sandals
and shoes, sword which was picked
up on one Of the British Afghanistan
battle fields, heather gods, China
ware and Laqner sets, Hookah Hub
blebuble pipes, some fine specimens
of japanese work, pictures portray
ing the natives of Calcutta and their
manner of living, and a hundred and
one other things which must be seen
before yon can become as bum-fuzzled
as the writer after trying to enumer-
ate without describing, the articles of
interest which they have and are ex-
hibiting 10 their friends.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

All persons indebted to the late
firm of Drs BROCK Rrns are requested
to call and settle with the under
signed, at the earliest practicable
time, as all business in which the
late DIR. II. w. Brock was interested
must be closed soon.
L. S. BROCK,
Feb. II. Surviving Partner.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

Thus IL will be seen that the old
Council, with one exception, was re-
elected, and the old School Board
also.
Will Moorhead was elected, re-
ceiving all the votes cast for Recorder
Uncle Jimmy Hopkins had walk
over; receiving lib votes to 46 for
his opponent.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

The Martinsburg Independent is
authority for the following story
which is said to have recently &C.
Cured in that place: At a recent
dinner party there were two sisters
present, one a widow who had just
emerged from her weeds, the other
not long married, whose husband had
lately gone to India for a short term.
A young lawyer present was deputed
to take the young widow into dinner.
Unfortunately he was under the i'm
preston that his partner was the
married lady whose husband had
just arrived in India. The converse
tion between them commenced by
the lady remarking how warm it was
for the season of the year. Eyes, it
is quite warm" replied the lawyer.
Then a happy thought suggested
itself to him, he added with cheer
ful smile: "But not as hot as the
place to which your husband has
gone" The look with which the
lady answered this lively sally will
haunt that unhappy man to his death.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

The NEW DOMINION and Wheeling
weekly Register 1915 year
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

The New DOMINION and Wheeling
weekly Intelligcncer, $3.50 year.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

BY virtue of decree rendered OH the
23d day Of February, 1883, by the Cir.
cult Court Of Monongalia County, IN the
chancery cause Of the Second National
Bank Of Morgantown against John DEE
vines Devisees and others, the UNDER
signed, who are appointed Special Com.
missioners for the purpose, will sell at
public auction, on the public ground in
front Of the Court House Of said County
on Friday, June 18th, 1883.
the tract of 1T acres of land in the bill
and proceedings in the said cause men,
toned, being the same land that was
conveyed by Peter Qump to Joseph Il.
Devine and John Devine, by deed dated
on the 18th day of September, 1876, and
situated in Battelle District, MUnOn-
gala County, West Virginia.
TERMS OF SALE,
so much Of the purchase money as
shall be necessary to pay the plaintiff g
costs of said suit. and the costs and COM
missions Of said sale to be cash in hand,
and the residue on credit OF Six, Twelve
and Twcnty-four months, taking from
the purchaser bonds or notes SO payable,
and bearing interest from date thereof,
with good personal security.
GEORGE G. STURGISS,
JOSEPH MoRELAND.
Special Commissioners.
I, A. HAMMOND Clerk OF the Circuit
Court Of Monongalia County, do certify
that Bond with Security, approved by
me, hassbeen given by said Commits
sioners IS required by law.
April 25th. 1888. Clerk.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

We will have no more railroad
votes in this county soon.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

Mr. j. G. WALLACE is having a
tin roof put on his hotel and making
ether Improvements.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

DR.. H. n. MAcKEY and Miss Ella
Pool were married at Mt. Morris on
Wednesday last.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

New Bed Tickings, Cottonades
and the largest stock Of Shifting in
town at Chadwick's.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

Chadwick & Co. still have
some of those Standard Prints,
rs yards for dollar.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

SOME one stole bunch of bananas
from Pal. Wright's store door the
other day. At last accounts P. j.
was still crying over his loss.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

Fine Table Linens and Nap
kins, beautiful and cheap at
Chadwick's.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-05-19

A CHIMNEY of the house occupied
by Mrs. Dawson caught fire on Mon
day night and created some excite
ment, but no damage was done.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-01-12
Buffers Message and Ambition

Probably no message of state ex-
ecutive has drawn 50 much comment
and criticism as has that of Governor
Butler. Certainly none has had a
better chance, when its length is con-
sidered. The various and conflicting
opinions expressed are indicated III an
other place by the reproduction of the
views of some of the representative
journals. 1t is singular that, having
treated so many topics and at such
length. that he should have omitted to
have considered the liquor question.
which played such an important part
in his election. In concluding he very
automatically says that he has ''nei-
Their wish nor intention again to ask
the suffrages of the people of the COM
monwealth for the position" he now
holds and, while it is evident that he
wishes the inference to be drawn that
he will not be candidate for re-elec-
ton, the matter is left in such Il way
that he Will he at liberty 10 acqulesce
in the demand of the state that he be
a candidate for reelection.
The people who have entertained
fears that Governor Butler will over
turn the grand old commonwealth will
have little reason, we imagine, to in
dulge longer in dismal fOrebodings :;
for Buffers ambition is limitless, and
his further political promotion requires
that he give Massachusetts a good,
clean administration, bereft of some of
those elements of Butlerism so charac-
teristic of his past career. He has his
weather eye open for the presidency,
and his ambition will not be fully re-
allied until that goal is attained.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-01-12
Personal and Political.

Oscar Wilde is reported to have ia
ken away $4,000.
The Graphic calls Cleveland's "the
next presidents first message"
Gen. Chanzy, the well-known gen.
eral and life senator, died suddenly in
Paris, the 4th, from apoplexy.
Governor Long says that he intends
to visit Maine and Kansas, and will
then settle down to the practice of the
law i'll Boston.
At indianapolis, at a meeting of pol
iticians and newspaper men, ex-Sena-
tor Mcdonald was nominated for the
presidency. He made speech.
1t is said that fully fifty speeches
prepared on the civil service failed of
delivery, on account of the speedy,
sudden and unexpected passage of the
civil service bill.
The New York Times pOintedly re-
marks that mo president of the United
States, not even Mr.. Garfield, has had
more urgent reason to pray to be de-
livered from his friends than Mr..
Arthur"
Congressman Harris of the fourth
New Jersey district will contest the
seat of Congressman elect Howey, who
defeated him in the last election, on
the ground of alleged corrupt use of
money, intimidation and fraud.
There is growing belief that Davis,
as soon as he finds that the election
now pending will enable the republi-
cans to control the next senate, will
agree to the election of IA successor by
the republicans. Logan and Edmunds
are mentioned as among those he would
not object to have elected.