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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-12-27
ATLANTIS.
The Mythical Lost Continent of Which
Ancient Legends Tell.

The Mythical Lost Continent of Which
Ancient Legends Tell.
The ancients had legend that be.
yond the Pillars of Hercules, what we
now call the Straits of Gibraltar, there
existed vast continent inhabited by
civilized people. Mr.. II. Meyer tells OF
certain archaeological discoveries he
made recently on the island of Zapatera
Yucatan, which show that the pre-.
historic nations which occupied Central
America believed or protested to know
that such continent really existed in
the Atlantic Ocean. He found, he says,
s'two stone tables, one of which contains
representation of the world, part of
Africa and Asia united, Europe and this
continent; large continent is situated
in the Atlantic Ocean, which consider
to be the mythical lost Atlantis, men
toned in some of the ancient authors.
The other tablet contains inscriptions,
of which part is undoubtedly PhGni-
cian." This is really interesting; and it
Is not impossible that even since the race
was advanced enough to have a history.
bndt cOntincuo may udto poch SUI
merged under the sea. The eastern
coast Of our country is steadily wearing
away, while Sweden, Norway and por-
tons of the western continent of Europe
are gaining ground from the waters
near them. Land, in what il now the
Atlantic Ocean, would account for many
of the remains of ancient people now
found in Mexico, Central and So:ith
America. The discovery Of Phnhican
characters in the inscriptions tells thu
story Of that wonderful maritime people
who fiourished and controlled the sea
going commerce OF mankind before and
down to the period Of authentic history.
:. ne4naossaaf,s Mo,akhlu.
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How She Was Met.

A gentlemanly merchant traveller %
a train met lady and politely rendered
her such assistance that she reciprocated
by permitting him to talk to her. He
became quite friendly. and desired to
know where she lived, and who she Was.
TO-" she replied. I'm only n orii-
nary little woman. but my friends per
sist in trying to make me somebody. =
"Ah. was the gallant answer, Il an
sure they act quite wisely and n good
taste"
You hatter me, sir, and yet / hsve
no doubt band win meet me st De
station when ] arrive in Cinoinnatin
"Indeedp' he replied, IN oPen-eyed
assonishment-
Eyes, and the same band u alwayr
ready to meet me- Isn't that tattor-
ingp" 4
Ivory, my dsav miss; but mayI ask
what band Il is that is always - hon
oredps'
20. yes. certainly; it is husband. =
He caught on the arm Of tho eeof lof
: ruinute, and then went into the mi
or and bumped his head % NE Wotd
Mi N6rokoNj Tf0p1leyi
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-12-27
NUMBER II.
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

Thirty Chinese attend mission
school in Walla Walla, w. I.
Hereafter the University Of London
will confer new degree to be known
as the Teachers Diploma."
Laura Sanborn has taught school
for forty-three years in Alexandria, n.
H.. and adjoining towns. --Bostos Jour-
nal.
Sewing is to be taught in Phila-
delphia's public schools, with eleven
teachers for 1000 girls. Philadelphia
Press.
Mr. Spurgeon employs six score
taries-two at the parsonage study TWO
at the Tabernacle and two at the Col
lege. One is shorthand reporter.
There are in the New Testament
more than six hundred instances In
which expressions have been incorpo-
rated into it from the Old Testament
Indiana is the only State reported
in the minutes of the General Assembly.
in which Presbyterianism has lost
ground during the past year. --iadsaH.
dpolis journal.
The Danish Lutherans of America,
who have hitherto belonged to the Nor.
wegian Conference, have recently de-
| cided at ameeting held in Omaha, Neb.
to constitute synodical body for them.
selves.
The free textbook experiment In
Massachusetts is said TO be success.
1t has resulted in larger attendance
| in the schools, and it is more econon-
ical than the old system. Boston
| Post.
| The Christadelphians have existed
| as a sect In Buffalo for about eighteen
years, during which time weekly SER
vices have been held among members
until recently at their various houses.
The members at present number less
than dozen. --Bufalo Express
The Emperor William, rough old
soldier as he is, believes in education
not less than in the power Of the sword.
He has just opened vast school, the
new Polytechnicum, close to the city Ut
Berlin. The school is capable Of &C.
commodating 1900 students and is conn
plete in all its appliances, as well ~
gorgeous in its decorations and archi-
lecture. The aged sovereign wishes to
see all his subjects well educated. that
they may be the more useful to Ger
many.
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Not the convicted violators of our
laws, but the atrocious and excru-
ciating malady which may attack even
the fairest hand. A correspondent Of
the Michigan Farmer writes that they
can be CURED. and trial of the alleged
remedy will at least do no harm:
wish to tell those who may suffer
from that terrible scourge, felons, of q
painless remedy that viii effect per-
feet cure in twenty-four hours, as have
had occasion to prove within the last
three days.
A lady came here who had been suf-
fering over two weeks with . felon on
the end Of her middle finger. satura-
ted bit of grated wild turnip, the size
of bean, with spirits Of turpentine and
applied it to the affected part It re-
lieved the pain at once.
In twelve hours there was hole 70
the bone, aud the felon was destroyed.
removed the tnrnip and applied heal
lns .sslvo, and the hnGos b val.
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THE CHRISTMAS STOCKING.
Dear Santa Claus" wrote

Dear Santa Claus" wrote
Ettle VIII In letters truly
shocking, Use been a good
boy so please I'LL beapen up
this stocking. want drum to
make pa sick and drive my NAM
ma crazy. / want doggie / can
kick so he viii not get lazy.
want a powder gun to shoot right
at my sister Annie, and big trum-
pet / can toot just awful loud at
Granny. / want dreffle big false
face to scare in fits our baby. ]
want pony / can race around
the par,or, maybe; i want little
Ratchet, too. so / can do sone
chopping upon our grand pt
ano new, when mamma COOS
shopping. / want q nice
hard rubber ball to smash
all into flinders the great
big mirror In the hall an
lots an lots Of winders.
An candy thatn make
me sick ~ ma all night
viii hold me an
make pa get the
doctor quick an
never try to
scoia me. An
Santa Claus
IL pa says
] am naughty
it's story. Jus
say that If he
whips me III die
quick and go to
Kingdom glory;
and then he II feel
so awful bad.
! just know
that he'll let
me have
my own
way,
all
christmas day. Now. Santa, donS for
aei-H. C, Dodge, In Whitehall Tfnscs.
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True Politeness.

An old gentleman was walking some
what gingerly along the icy sidewalk
that extends west from the postoffice.
There is an excellent slide at this point,
and the old gentleman was proceeding
with caution when wild boy came
along the slide with whoop and
knocked the underpinning from below
the pedestrian. They both fell, "Fitz
James above. the Gael below" The old
man, who was somewhat heavy, might
have hurt himself were it not for the
boy beneath. As the upper person
slowly rose he looked at the fattened
boy and calmly said Zone of us should
apologize, and as you are rather out OF
breath guess I'll do it. I'm very sorry.
my son, that this unseemingly incident
occurred"
The boy gasped out:
sBetcKer ife-old-chap-ye amt
half's sorry's-I am
And thus by mutual regrets, magnan-
imously expressed, all chance of future
trouble over the affair was happily
averted. Detroit Free Press.
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VOLUME XVI.
THE HOMECOMING.

We now are wed. Come from the church
Straight to our home beside the sea,
Bend low thy head, enter the porch;
Thrice welcome homcl Gflle Machree.f
Thy Kingdoms here, light of my heart!
Ny own dear love, sit down by me;
Hours, days and years ere we may part,
Or leave this home, Gille Machree.
We are not rich; our vast estates
Comprise this cot beside the sea.
And what few fish by tide or fate
Get in my nets, Gille Machree.
We are not poor, no. no, my sweet
For wealth untold gain with thee;
Gold can not buy the glance meet
In thy shy eyes, Gille Machree.
This hearth's our own, my loyal wife,
Our fruitful vine, our own fig tree;
Our hearts are one; one peaceful life,
One death, be ours, Gille Maohree.
And side by side shall our two graves
Be sheltered by one willow tree;
And breeZes blow the scattered leaves
From thine to mine, Gille Machree.
Clara II. Dalgardyne, In Current.
"Gille Machree-Light of heart
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One of the most startling features
in the Pennsylvania oil regions is the
number of deserted villages, which has
been caused by the exhaustion of oil
wells. Pithole Is remarkable exam
pie of the oil excitement. Barely eigh-
teen years ago stood city Of 10000 in
habitants, with churches, theaters, no.
tells, daily newspapers, pipe lines, rail-
road and telegraph offices. all the appli-
cent traveller through that region, "all
that remains is q log cabin, the dis
lnantled wing Of an old hotel, some de-
caying timbers, and little clearing in
the forest, SO saturated with oil and salt
water that nothing will grow upon it.
A poor, demented old man is now the
only inhabitant. IL Boston Journal.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-12-27

-One Of the largest diamonds that
this country has produced was found in
Manchester, Chesterfield County, Va,
by a laborer engaged in grading one of
the streets. The man took the stone to
Mr.. Tyler, ST., of Richmond, Va, to
ascertain its character and value. He
pronounced the stone very valuable
diamond. The specimen was put on
exhibition and was sold by the finder to
dealer for $1,000. 1t was next sent
0 Boston to be cut, and is now
\ own as the "Morrissey diamond. "
After it was cut it weighed over ten
carats, and its market value is 200.
--Boston Herald.
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In the fourteenth century It was the
fashion to carry toothpicks Of silver sus-
pended round the neck.
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The loss of registered letters last
yUor amounted 10 one out Of every
d I7o0s-- Wasktssetew Pvt,
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AN OHIO SQUASH YARN.

Christmas day. Now, Santa, DOM forg
NELL. C, Dodge, In Whitehall 1fnee.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-24
THROUGH THE STATE.
DANvILLE.
The New Town Govcrnment-some Notes
About tho Eiection-Thc Prospect

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.I
NAY %, 1884. !.
The following are the officers elected
Yesterday w. p. Graves. Mayor James
Wood, Sergeant: Commemorative Attor'
ney. Henry +. Barksdale; Aldermen 4.
II. McDearman. w. ID. Watson, James D..
Pace, Sr.; Councilmen 4. j. Beckner,
d. a. Oyerbey, L. G.. Moseley, j. I.
Ayerett, G. III. Conrad, r. G. Herndon, ~.
s. Arnett, j. w. Scott, Albert Gerst, j. ID.
Blair, p. c. yenable, Charles Orchard.
II Is TO be noted that the Republicans
held back their ticket till yesterday morn
ing, and then. with j. ii. Johnston at the
head OF II and two colored men and two
or three white Republicans down below,
mt on n number of true-blue Democrats.
Some OF these Democrats were on both
tickets and were voted for by both parties !;
the others proclaimed at once that they
would not accept office at the hands OF that
party. IL Is to be noted, too, that john
ston did not have the very active help
of some who had been with him.
Postmaster Wheeler was not in town,
the most adroit OF all the wire-pullers; +.
T.. Marks, of the internal revenue office,
not known as an active politician. however,
though wise counsellor, was not in town
he will 90 with his chief TO Roanoke CITY;
j. ]. Verser. Of the internal revenue office,
so some OF the judges say, voted the Demo-
cratic ticket minus the scratch OF one
name; Walter Withers, the colored en-
policeman, who volunteered testimony for
the Committee Of Forty, and swore TO
sherman afterwards that the committee had
altered his statements, voted, so the Judges
saw, the Democratic ticket straight.
And now the fact0ry-whistle calls the
colored man to work, ard he will have his
schools, and his churches. and his societies,
and that perfect personal safety which the
law allows; but he will not be expected to
say that he would give the white man
GOOD government il the white man would
let him do So" But If any set Of men,
white or black, ersst in an attempt to ar
raw the coored men OF the city against the
whites, then it will not be expected that
the whites will kiss the hand that struck at
them. That, believe, was the teaching
of the last canvass and Yesterdays cleo
ton.
1t might be improper to quote the many
pleasant things said by Governor Cameron
yesterday. There was q general regret
that he did not spend the night here. Cap
tain Graves took him out riding. and ar
were made to give him call
by people generally last night. / thought
he was somewhat amazed when his atten-
ton was called to line OF pasteboard sol
diers which the young men had put up on
Main street, and the remark was made that
they were sufficient for the preservation OF
peace and good order. ALPHA.
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Northern Baptist Anniversary-Th
Publication Society.

A Detroit, Mich, telegram OF the 22d
says Anniversaries OF various missionary
societies OF the Baptist denomination
began yesterday in this city. The annual
meetings OF four OF the societies, whose
constituency is largely in the Northern
States, occur here this week. The first
society to hold its meeting was the Ameri-
can Baptist Publication Society. Edward
Goodman. OF Chicago, presided.
The report OF the Board showed that the
past year had been the most prosperous in
the history Of the Society. The receipts
from all sources were S5s2,9J7, OF which
S13l,sS was for the missionary depart
ment, an increase of over 100000. There
were 1873 missionaries and secretaries en-
ployed, and 136,358 Bibles and Testaments
had been distributed. New schools to the
number Of 597 had been organized.
The Society continued its meetings to-
day. John II. Deane, OF New York, was
elected president. At the morning session
an address was made by the Rev. D. p.
Clifford, Of Boston, on the attitude that
Baptists should occupy toward the Ameri-
can Bible Society. This was to let that
Society alone. The Rev. A. c. Dixon, Of
Baltimore, delivered an address on the du-
ties OF Baptists, north and south. In rela-
ton TO the Bible-work Of the Publication
Society.
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One Third.

1t is possible that not more thar one
third OF the Democrats OF Virginia would
acknowledge that they are in favor OF
protective tariff, so called. There is n good
deal Of disposition shown to favor the thing
rather than the name. Mr.. RANDALL Is
generally considered the leader OF such
Democrats. Now. II cannot be too often
repeated that Mr.. RANDALL denies the
power OF Congress to pass a law having
protection for Its main object. He holds
that the protection must be incidental. Ii
seems to us, therefore, that II all the Demo-
Gratis in Virginia who favor incidental pro-
lection are Randallites, his following in
Virginia must constitute more than one
third OF the Democratic party.
But we set out to say that we are not
concerned rs to The exact proportion OF
the Virginia Democrats who may be
classed as neutrality-suspicious.. The
point is that they are so numerous that they
cannot safely be expelled from the party.
Surely they are long-sufering set Of
patriots. The abuse that WATTERsoN and
his tribe heap upon them day after day
seems, however, not in the least to dampen
their zeal in the cause Of good government.
Mr.. RANDALL came to the front as usual
when on Thursday last the Democrats
were engaged in a contest with the Repub-
licans-a contest this time for seat in the
House.
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That's good doctrine Mt. RANDALL
rua,,Id r,rohahlu nndorsn IL Rnad amin
Too Thin.

The New York Tribune has out-Heroded
all the HERoDs OF protection. 1t seriously
announces in its editorial columns that the
defeat of the MORRISON bill "has been felt
instantly in the improved condition and
prospects of labor" 1t adds
"Thc great depression Of prices. caused in part
by the offering of the Morrison bill, not only
forced many works to close, but compelled the
manufacturers generally TO consider reduction
of wages rs necessary"
"The Morrison bill was beaten That very night
one of the leading manufacturers announced To
others that. under the changed circumstances he
should not be willing to insist upon the reduction
of wages; he felt sure that the certainty OF I'M
changed duties would give more life to the market,
secure larger orders, and presently bring better
prices"
THE manufacturers could not afford to pay
present wages II the markets were TO continue
depressed by free-trade reyisons of tari or raids
upon industry. But they consent to tile present
wages as soon rs the danger of Democratic mis-
chief-maklng Is out Of the way. Every vote TO
kill the MORRISON bill was vote to save workers
and employers the cost of long period of sus-
pension. Assuming that the strike, had one be-
gun, would have lasted six months, and kept about
one hundred thousand men In idleness, the votes
IN The House 10 XVII the bill saved to the working
men at least s20,000OC0"
Which we submit as showing the line OF
argument that would have been the
fashion now il the MORRISON bill had not
been deieated-not as endorsing the 1ri-
bune'S assertions.
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virginia News Notes.

Wednesday evening, at Alexandria. a
little daughter Of Policeman Walker was
instantly killed by gate falling upon her.
The Farmville journal says. On We'd
nesday. just as we were going to press, the
fire-bell sounded. The alarm was caused
by the burning Of the hotel stables. Messrs.
Duvall, Robertson & Co., who had guano
stored In them. lose about $1,000. Messrs.
Charles Bugg & Son lose about S2OO.
Though there were several houses near to
the fire, all were saved.
The Marion Patriot and Herald says :
A little girl about thirty months old, child
Of Mr.. John Anderson, was drowned in
the milIrace OF Judge A. p. Coles mill,
near St. Clair Bottom, Tuesday afternoon.
The mother OF the child is sister OF Mrs.
Cole and Rev. r. b. Boatwright. OF Marion.
When discovered the child was too lar
gone for resuscitation.
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was heartily enjoyed BY al. The ' veterans
were then conducted 20 sus ".'s s,nsrh
ss s,s q T esD., they T. ~ Lee but
an appropriate address w work a' The next x
point OF interest visited was sns ths a donSt
and Just before their departure ,or tne
Natural Bridge the visitors were auu INJURIES !,
by Hon. w. A. Anderson 10 speeen vi
broad and liberal sentiments, wnlch was
vociicrousIy cheered. the wnole allalr
was complete success, when our nof'ner"
friends recognized and appreciated.
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DEATHS.

Died, May 22, 1884, at 10 o'clock =. NJ. at his
residence, on Twenty.ejghth street, MIR. JOHN j.
McCOULL; aged sixty years.
the residence.
Died at her parents residence. No. 1909 north
Seventh street. Nav 23d. 1884, MABEL OLIVIA,
infant daughter of George O. and Bette NJ Brown !;
aged twenty-0ne months.
Her funeral will take place THIS Saturday
AFTERNOON at $3.50 O'Clock from the residence.
Friends and acquaiDiances are invited to attend.
Died, May 20, 1884, at twenty minutes TO 10
o'clock i. NJ, at his residence, on Williamsburg
ty-one years.
The funeral will take place THIS Saturday
MORNING at / ] O'Clock from the Fulton Baptist
church. Friends and acquaintance of the family
lcsDegtfnly invited 10 attend.
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As to Mr.. RANDALL and the panic. we
will say that we gave him credit for the de-
feat OF the MORRISON bill and consequently
for having saved the Democratic party from
the harm which would have resulted to
that party had the recent panic followed
Immediately upon vote of the House OF
Representatives showing determination
to pass that bill. We gave our own opin-
ion merely. II any good Democrat thinks
that MIR. RANDALL did not in that case rem
der real service to the Democratic party,
he is entitled TO bis opinion.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-24
v,ro,n,o pnor,nnceutists.

The Virginia Pharmaceutical Association
elected the following officers for the cnsti-
ing year:
President: w. A. Strother. Lynchburg.
First Vice-President: Mr.. Stratton,
Charlottesville.
Second Vice President: DR.. i. A. Craig
hill, Lynchburg.
Third Vice-President w. ID. Hudson,
Alexandra.
Fourth Vice President: b. IL. Gunnel,
Lexington.
Secretary L. Il. Beckwitb, Petersburg.
Corresponding Secretary: L. Roberts
Baker. Richmond.
Treasurer: T. II. Massie.
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MRS. GRANTS INDIGNATIOM.
She Would Like TO Know Why any of Her
Sons Would Run Away.
York World


New York World.l
Mrs. ULYSSES 5. Grant was greatly cX-
cited last evening when reporter OF the
World visited her residence and sent In n
request to see General Grant in relation to
the rumor that his son Ulysses had gone
away. She entered the reception-room IN
stead. She was dressed in a black satin
dress. open in front, and displaying a
white and black striped satin underskirt.
She has grown stouter the last few years,
and has preserved her youthful appearance.
Her face was flushed with indignation and
her eyes fairly sparkled with excitement.
After making an apology that General
Grant could not be seen she said:
at is perfectly shameful that such ru-
NOR should be circulated and that 1t should
be published in the papers. Why should
my son 90 to Canada? Why should he be
afraid OF being arrested? Why should
anybody want to arrest him5 Is my son
thief"
Tears rose to her eyes us she asked the
last question. All her mother-love and
pride were touched. She trembed vio-
lently rs she stood there In the centre OF
the room, pressing one hand to her bosom
and unconsciously extending the other in
a pathetic gesture. She conquered her
emotion after some minutes, but her indig-
nation continued.
"You have the thief under arrest" she
bitterly said; "the man who has robbed
and ruined us. 1t is false and untrue"
she added, 'that my son Ulysses has run
away. lie was here this afternoon, and
took lunch with me at 3 O'clock"
"He has moved from the city, has he
not ?" asked the reporter.
"Yes, because he has lost, has been
robbed OF everything. He has gone to
Morristown, n. j., to obtain roof to shell
ter himself and his family. He is too poor
to live in the city,"
Her tones were very sad and mournful
as she said this.
"Where is he residing at Morristown ?"
"In house he has rented, or rather"
she corrected herself, "Mr. Chaffee has
rented for him and his wife. He was in
Wall street all day and will be in Wall
street tomorrow. Anybody who wants to
see him or any OF my sons can do so.
Neither he nor they have any need OF
hiding themselves. They were made the
victims OF by this man; they have nothing
to conceal"
Mrs. Grants cheeks were still flushed,
and her excitement had not passed away
when the reporter withdrew. From other
sources ii was learned that the young man
had gone 10 Morristown.