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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-06-23
Addre.. Before The societies.
From Thursdays Daily.

From thursdays DAILY.
Notwithstanding the inclemency
Of the weather a large audience as
semblcd in Commencement Hall last
evening to hear the address before
theLiterary Societies by Maj. Hotch-i
kiss, of Stanton, Va. S. b. Brown,
President of the Parthenon Society,",
and j. Corke, President of the Col
umbian, presided jeintly. After ex-
cellent music by the orchestra, Mr..
Brown arose and announced that the
Divine blessing would be invoked by
Rev. Mr.. Finney. This done, Mr..
Corke introduced the speaker of the
evening, who at once entered upon
the delivery of his address. No sub
ject for the lecture was announced,
but it was soon apparent that we
were to be RECALLED with some "Remi-
niscenses Of Jackson's Campaign in
the Valley of Virginia." which we
therefore give as the subject
of the address. In begin
ming he gave an eloquent
description of the beautiful valley Of
the Shenandoah, in which the scenes
of the incidents he proposed to re-
late we're laid. This valley was made
famous by the portion Of the history
of our late fratricidal strife that
transpired there. In speaking
of this he stated that it was not
his intention to speak Of politics.
He desired to speak of jackson as a
hero and a man. The late war was but
another in the list Of stlifes between.
brothers of the Anglo-Saxon race.
From every one of these the race has
emerged better, nobler, or raised
to higher plane of civilization.
He described "Stonewalp' jackson
by telling what he carried in his
haversack, viz: his well-worn Bible,
Webster's Dictionary and Napoleon's
Maxims of War"
To illustrate his narrative, the
speaker drew upon blackboard pro-
vided for the purpose, map Of the
valley showing the relative position
of the mountains, rivers, passes and
defiles. By the aid Of this he was
enabled to present in vivid manner
to the minds of his hearers the entire
history of the movements of both
the Federal and Confederate armies,
during this memorable campaign.
Each and every movement of the OPP
posing armies, every action or Skin
mish, every battle and its results
were accurately described. Anything
short of a verbatim report of this
address would be inadequate to give
our readers any idea of its excellence.
As it was entirely extemporaneous,
this is, of course, impossible.
Those who heard it may
congratulate themselves, while
those who did not must content
themselves as best they can without
further report. He closed his adj
dress with short application Of the
lessons taught by the campaign,
commencing them to the considera-
tion of the young gentlemen of the
University.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-06-23

Being unable to select man for
President Of the University, the Re-
gents took what they considered the
ether horn of the dilemma and abol-
ished the office. The following was
the action taken,
Until otherwise ordered the office
of President and Vice-President are
dispensed with, and in lieu thereof
the executive duties of these aces
will be performed by some member
Of the Faculty to be elected by the
BoardAof Regents at itsregular meet
ing each year.
A number of changes were made
in the Faculty. Prof Berkeley was
elected Chairman of the Faculty.
W. P. Wiley, whom the Board made
Professor of History, was elected
Secretary. Prof A. w. Lorentz was
reinstated as Principal of the Pre-
paratory Department. Prof. d. B.
Purinton was made Professor of Pure
and Applied Mathematics, and Prof.
j. S, Stewart was transferred from
the Preparatory Department to AS
sistant Professor of Mathematics.
Col. John A. Robinson was elected
President of the Board and Prof. w.
P. Wiley Secretary.
The Board conferred the following
Honorary Degrees:
That of Ill. D.. upon Hon. D. B.
Lucas, of Charlestown. That of D.
D. upon Rev. c. p. Masden, of St.
Louis, Mo-, and Rev. j. w. Carter, OF
Parkersburg.-U University Daily.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-06-23
THE ANNUAL, Meeting
OF THE BOARD OF REG ENTs
w. II. Wiley Elected Professor
OfEHistOry..SOIne Radical
Changes Made.

MoEGANTowN. June 14.-At the an
nual meeting of the Board of Regents
of the University just adjourned, the
resignation of Hon. w. L. Wilson,
as President was accepted. He hav-
lug yielded to the unanimous wishes
Of the faculty and regents to allow
his resignation to take effect at the
close of the present session instead
of the 4th of March last. An effort
was made to elect his successor, but
failed. In lieu thereof
THE DUTIES OF PRESIDENT
were devolved upon the chairman of
the faculty, who was elected by the
regents. Professor Berkely was
chosen for the ensuing year, and in
addition to his salary as Professor
he is allowed for his new duties as
chairman 5000. The offices of presi-
dent and vice president were abol-
ished, but of course can be reinstated
at any future meeting of the board
if deemed advisable. The new chair
of Applied Mathematics was estab-
lished and given to Prof. Purinton,
who will teach also the higher
classes of
PURE MATHEMATICS,
and Prof. Stewart, formerly Of the
Preparatory Department, will be as
sistant to Mr. Purinton. Prof. Lor-
entz, who has been filing the chair
Of History, was at his request trans
ferred to the head of the Preparatory
Department. The chair thus vacat-
ed by Mr.. Lorentz was filled by the
election of w. p. Wiley, Esq, and
to it added
MORAL AND MENTAL PHILOSOPHY.
Logic was added to Prof. Lyons
chair of Literature. The chair usu-
ally filled by the President had been
Metaphysics, embracing Logic, Men
tai and Moral Philosophy, which
were distributed as above. Mr.. Will
ley was elected Secretary Of the Board
Of Regents, aid as such er-o1icio is
made Secretary also of the Faculty
and receives 5000 in addition to the
fixed salary of his Chair of History.
The Commencement exercises were
the finest ever held. Governor Jack
sons reception and the ball of the
Graduating Glass being prominent
features of successful Commence.
ment week.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-06-23

Commencement is over. but there is
still considerable commotion in and
about the Athens. The authorities
of the University seem to dread the
newspapers; many people are opposed
to the change just made by the Re-
gents; some friends of the Institution
threaten it's removal to more con-
genial cline, if Morgantown people
"don't quit fighting it," and other
matters are conspiring to retard it's
progress and hamper its usefulness.
This policy is suicidal and will re-
suit in certain destruction if persist
emily followed. We can't hope for
much until all individual opinions
and prejudices are laid aside, and all
factions subjected to the general
good
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-06-23

The State of West Virginia was
never in a more fourishing condition
than at present. Everything shows
enterprise and growth. Railroads are
being built, her vast coal fields are
being developed, her farmers are
prosperous and ought to be happy,
her finances are in healthy condi-
ton, and best of all Democracy rules
the roest. Happy State.-Lincoln
Clipper.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-06-23
The Star Route verdict.

Conspiracy is probably the hardest
Of all crimes to prove in legal way
1t is enough to prove where it exists;
but in order to conviction, the law
requires more than proof. 1t requires
legal proof. The rules OF evidence
form system, which has grown up
as the common law has grown up.
1t has been framed, not for the con-
viction of the guilty, but to prevent
the possible conviction of any limo
cent man. Under a system of juris-
prudence, which has for its corner
stone, at is better that ninety nine
guilty men should escape than one
innocent man should suffer-" backed
by system Of evidence working to
the same end, it may be assumed
that ninety nine guilty men will
escape to one convicted, although
guilt may be clearly proved as fact,
and for all purposes except that of
conviction. Conspiracy is the most
difficult of all facts to prove. 1t
must be shown, first, that there was
a conspiracy to do an unlawful thing,
that the defendants were. engaged in
it, and that an act, or acts, was done
in pursuance of the unlawful design
of all. Here are about three more
things than are to be proved in ordi-
nary cases. 1t is not only not won
derful that the jury acquitted. Upon
their oaths, sworn to try, not accord
ing to absolutely conclusive proof,
but according to absolutely conclu-
sive legal proof, the jury were proba-
bly, warranted in their verdict, al
though all the world and each juror
must be thoroughly convinced of
their guilt. The proof of guilt was
sufficient for all other purposes. In
all the daily affairs of life we act
upon much less. All scientific con-
illusions, religious beliefs, every con-
clusion in life, rests upon evidence
less strong or no stronger. Still so
strangely humane is the law to men,
when the world is already full Of
4
men, and would not miss a few of
the worst ones in the penitentiary,
that it is not sufficient to secure con-
viction. Hence, the jury SHOULD not
be complained Of. The main point
is secured-the popular verdict, con-
elusive against one of the worst rings
that ever cursed the government, and
one, too, which fifty had it's origin
under the fraudulent president, when
every man thought he had a right to
steal from people that would allow
the presidency to be stolen.-News
Journal.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-06-23

The election of Mr.. W. P. Wiley
to a chair in the University is a
source of satisfaction to our people
and quite an acquisition to the Fac
ulty. Mr.. Wiley is graduate of
Dickinson College and a scholarly
gentleman, having always been en-
gagged in literary pursuits. Our
latest advise was that Mr.. Wiley had
not yet accepted the chair. We hope
he may do SO.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-06-23

Commencement day dawned fair
and promising. AT an early hour
people began to pour into town, and
even before the time set for the exer-
cises it was crowded with people.
Commencement Hall had all the peo-
pie it could contain, to listen to the
graduating performances and see the
members of the class of 's3 receive
their diploma : $50
1t was an unusually appreciative
audience, and notwithstanding the
fact that the performance was of
considerable length the best Of atten-
tion was manifested during the whole
time. It seemed to be the universal
opinion that the graduating exercises
were unusually Interesting. The
orations and essays by the class
members, eyinced careful prepare
ton and profound thought, while
their delivery, as can be attested by
those who heard them was up to the
most critical standard.
The address to the graduates by
President Wilson aboundcd in ex-
cellent advice and kind counsel. He
occupied about ten minutes in its de-
livery, and deep impression was
made upon all who heard it.
We regret very much that owing
to Mr.. Wilson's lack of time to
prepare it for publication, we are
unable to give it to our readers
Diplomas for the Baccalaureate De
gree were gwen to the members Of
the class of 'S3, and School Diplo
mas to the graduates of the severa
schools.
The orchestra furnished their bes,
music for the occasion and everything
passed of in the most pleasant man
ner.
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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-06-23

READ THE DATE.-Our subscribers
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rance.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-06-23

The Democratic State convention
of Ohio, will meet in Columbus to-
morrow (Thursday). Senator Thur
man, Judge Hoadley and General
Ward are the most prominently men,
toned candidates. Either of them
is worthy Of the honor, and if the
State press is not mistaken, whoever
is nominated will be elected.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-06-23

Gov. Jackson has appointed, un-
der the new act of the Legislature
which provided for commission to
adjust taxation in this State, Messrs.
e. A. Bennett, Of Cabell county, ex-
Auditor j. NJ. Mason, of Jefferson
county, and Joseph Bell, of Wheel
inc. G
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-06-23

We are in receipt of the Calhoun
Chronicle, paper just established
in that county by the Messrs. Mar
shall. We welcome the sprightly
new visitor to our table.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-06-23
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

begin Isth July, 1888, and end 17th September.
Have proved of signal use,-rst. to students. who
design to pursue their studies at this other Law
School; 2d to those who propose read privately;
and 3d, to practitioners who have not had the ad-
vantage of systematic instru ton. For circular APP
ply RI. O. University Of Va to 1oHn r. MINOR,
Prof. Com and Stat Law.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-06-23

The jury in the star route trial
has rendered a verdict of not guilty.
This is the ending of gigantic
farce which has cost the nation a
mint Of money.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-06-23

lar Tissues Of the heart. This ball
passed through the lungs first and
then into the heart.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-09-08

THE editor of the Moran Eagle sends postal card to this paper asking why we do not copy sketches from the Eagle. "l have always regarded THE TRAvELER as a good friend" the editor writes, "and do not see why you should carefully avoid clipping from the EagA. My paragraphs and sketches are reproduced by many of the best journals of the country and l am sorry to note you as an exception" We do not copy the Eagit's sketches be- cause they are vulgar in tone. The editor of the Eagle, it seems, cannot write a dozen lines without using an indecent ex- pression. This may please certain class of readers, but THE TRAvEIER is not pub iished for this class. When obscenity becomes essential to "lighter vein writing, THE TRAvELER will be willing to suspend publication or devote its ener- ges 10 agricultural and mechanical sub- lects.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-09-08

and spirited fellow. He told the beauty that so far as he was concerned, she might go back to America and stay there, and in fact, he would little rather she would
 So would l. : exclaimed some one, and looking around whom should we see bu, MT. Langtry. You may imagine how ] was shocked when tell you that Langtry has quit the hide house and has gone to work in bone mill and glue establish ment. Whew,
 "'Langtry, said the beauty hateful thing. why do you wan, to be tag ging after me?
 Tagging after you " he replied in as- ,onishment. Why, this is the first time Eve seen you since you come back from the blars,ed country
 "f'd much rather it was the last time, said the hateful thing. Then Lang,y advanced with gesture of endearment His wife relented somewhat, and was about to take his hand, when she fell back and said, 'Whewv
 Nothing but glue and bones, dear. he said.
 That's all right as far it goes she said, but it goes too far. Unfortunately for our matrimonial relations my nose has not suffered by my foreign tour. Go away
 He went back to this work, and later in the day, when went past his place of business looked in a, the window and saw him crushing bones. l will keep you posted. Let me hear from you soon."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-09-08
THE FIRST BALE.

In an Arkansaw town the seasons first bale of cotton is an object of great inter est The bale is drawn into town as though lost treasure had suddenly been reclaimed. Every one knows that the first bale will come, yet, somehow no one is quite prepared to receive ii. If great surprise attends the first bales .ranspor- tation to town, then has the fond hope of the producer been realized: line fail to create surprise, his first bale has been failure. When the wagon arrives at a point near the centre of the town, or say at the public well, negro hops on to the first bale and rings bell as the wagon moves along the street. Steam mills whistle, and people generally neglect their own business to pay respectful tribute to the seasons first collection of the royal staple. After the principal streets of the town have been ,raversed, the wagon stops at public place, where the first bale is auctioned of" to the highest bidder. It generally brings about twice as much as il is worth, and the pro- duoer goes home happy not to say hali drunk. About week later he comes to town with another bale. There is no ex- citement for the first bale has already been received. He cannot get anyone to mount the bale and ring bell, for every one knows that such performance would be useless. The producer drives to the public place and attempts to " auc- ton of" the bale, bu, his efforts are not rewarded with success. Two or three hardened cotton buyers come out, pluck the staple from the bale, tear i, to pieces and make the producer discouragingly low offer. He refuses and drives around town while. "'Long toward the shank of the evenin'" he comes back to the hardened buyers. They inform him tha, the market has declined since they last consulted with him, and offer him a few cents less per pound in consequence. They "haggle while, and in the mean time they receive telegram announcing that the market has gone down few points. Then they offer him figure so low that tired and disgusted he accepts it, gets two pairs of brogan shoes, a pair of yellow jeans britches." handker- chief, tin pan, a quart of whisky and goes home drunk.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-09-08

LATEST advices concerning the dis covery of Noah's ark is shocking proof that the world has been going backward instead of forward. 4 well known American gentleman writing to this paper says: This morning in com pany with several men visited Noah's ark. All along had been in doubt in regard to the correctness of the report, but when saw the ark and entered it, all my doub,s vanished. An investigation shows that the great vessel was once propelled by steam, but later by electricity. In one room found a lot of bottles and tug, which prove to me that Noah must have been on drunk even before he planted his vineyard. The country is in . high state of excitement. A jug containing Bourbon whisky has just been found in the ark.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-09-08

"THE BREAD WINNERS" now going through the CentHyy .nagasine, is crea- ting considerable attention throughout, the north where the rights of labor and capital are e,ernally agita,ed. The author of ' The Bread Winners. whose name does not appear, has studied his subject carefully, especially the rights oi capital. The rights of labor, however, are not to any great extent recognized by him. He thinks that the laboring man should regard himself as belonging to a sphere distinct from the capitalist, and that he should quietly accept of his lot This is all very well so far as it goes, bu, unfortunately. it does not go far enough The writer seems to make money instead of true refinement and intelligence the basis of society, and that if a man does not move in this financial circle, he can never be anything only just what he happens to be at the beginning of the chapter. He regards all strikes, SO far as can be determined by the two install- ments that have appeared, as gotten up by designing men, and that if it were no, for pernicious influence the better class of workmen, whose ignorance the author points out, would not join in the cry of oppression. This is not just. Strikes, although they nearly always result dis astrously to the laboring man, are some times just. Their organization does not always depend on the worthless schemer, but in many instances they have been in- stituted by leading workmen who know their business, and who feel that they are oppressed. The literary finish of the story is fine.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-09-08

\ AGENTLEMAN of poor but hilarious par entage asks the editor of this paper if he will allow his name to be used in the dis tant but coming race for governor of AIkansaw. Yes, he will allow his name 10 be used, but that's all If the people want him for governor of Arkansaw, let them elect him and he will immediately leave the state. 4 man couldn't keep people from voting for him. but he can shake the earhern molecules from his ice, when they call on him to assume the boisterous and antagonis,ic duties of the office. The governor of Arkansaw, more than the chief executive of any other state, occupies an unenviable position. Politi- oally, i, is dangerous place. Mary men seek the office as stepping stone to high official honors-United States senator, for instance. This plan fails more often than it wins, for as governor ii is almost impossible for any man to please the people.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-09-08
An Affecting Scene.
London Trufh.l

When the curtain fell on the last per- formance Parsifal," at Beyreuth which, on the 3oth, brought the celebra- ton month to a close, the enthusiasm of the audience found full vent in applause. The curtain was once lifted. bu, no calls could induce the performers to appear a second time or receive any individual homage. This is entirely in accordance with the tone of these exceptional repre- sentations. Of each occasion the only applause permitted has been at the end of the drama, and throughout not a single actor has answered to a call or re- ceived any personal tribute. Behind the scenes there occurred q touching inci- dent. The Banker Gross led Wasners children up to the assembled actors, and in the name of their dead father thanked the assembly for the care and labor of love expended by each and all in pro- ducing the last work of the great dead master. Siegfied, Wagners son, then, in lev simple words stifled with sobs, thanked the actors personally, and all the children shook hands with them. The financial results of the month being highly satisfactory. surplus in hand was declared, and the committee decided 10 repeat the performances next year.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-09-08
FROM THE OLD LADY.

The queen ofEngland has not forgotten the editor of this paper. The following is extracted from letter written by the good woman: " You must excuse me for not answering your letter sooner, for the fact is, have been making preserves all the week. Last week made soap, and had very bad luck. You know that in making soap you've got to stir one way all the time, and that if you change, the whole thing is wrong. We'll, the moon was just right, and felt in a splendid humor. when Wales comes along and stirs the soap the wrong way. It is no use 10 disguise the fact. was mad. fshed out all the bones and scraps of meat, emptied the kettle, washed i, out, put back the suaps and began again. told Wales to go on away and not monkey with the kettle, bu, he came back again when l wasn't looking, just to see if could tell the difference. Well, l though, something mighty curious was the matter for the ssuff kep. foaming and foaming and finally 1t boiled out of the kettle, and the whole business was ruined. ] saw Wales at the corner of the house a snickering, and seizing the soap stick l gave him a slap across the face that made him howl. It burnt him quite seriously. and Jeff an ugly scar. The very next day Langtry came home. Wales was de lighted to see her. but when he rushed forward, she turned away and said:
 "' LOT, Jim, go wash your face
 "Tha, settled it, for Wales is a proud