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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19
NATURAL GAS IN WESTON
A Letter From Prof. l. C.White.
State Geologist, on the
Subject,

Weston World
Ever since the boring of the well
of DR.. A. H. Kunst, and the strik-
ing of vein or pocket of natural
gas, there has been more or less
talk of boring a we'll here with a
view Of testing the field. In order
to learn what Prof. l. C. White,
State Geologist, thought of the
prospects for finding gas in this
section, Meigs Bland, Esq, address
sed him letter of inquiry and re-
ceived the following reply, which
he kindly permits us to publish:
MoRGANTowN, w. VA; |
Nov. 2Sth, 1885. I
"Mr. Meigs Bland,
"My Dear Sir: Your favor
of recent date was received or my
return for the winter, and in reply
to your inquiry would say there is
no reason why natural gas should
not be found near Weston. It is
simply question of getting a To-
cality where the rocks show the
right kind Of structure, an arch,
and then boring the we'll on the
crest. If the drill is fortunate
enough to find a coarse, porous
sand rock at a depth of 1000 to
1900 feet, you would get a good
gas well. Of course, the geologist
can answer the first question, but
the drill alone can determine the
existence Of the proper kind of
sand rock to form a good reservoir.
Hence you will see that all attempts
to get large supplies of gas are at
tended with more or less uncer-
tainty, but still a well can hardly
be bored in your region without
furnishing enough gas to pay well
on the investment.
Very truly, yours,
/. c. WHITE"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19
CassviIIe Letter.
LAWSUITS, SCHOOLS, MEETINGS AND
PERSONALS

LAWSUITS, SCHOOLS, MEETINGS ANI
PERSONALS.
CAssvILLE, Dec 14.-Several inter.
esting lawsuits were held at Whar.
toms Mills Saturday, in which Nor.
gantown legal talent took part. Five
cases were tried; all Of them were
suits for debt. The first was the
case Of NJ. C. Courtney against Mar
Gus Lemley. w. w. Houston, ESQ.,,
appeared for the plaintiff and the de.
PENDANT for himself. Judgment fol
the plaintiff. The second was DR.
II. N. Mackey against Jacob Lemley
Houston for Mackey and Hon. Geo
c. Sturgiss for Lemley. Judgment
for the plaintiff. The third was the
case of Joseph Wharton against
Marcus Lemley; Houston for Whar-
ton and Lemley for himself. Judg-
ment for plaintiff. The case of Re
becca Simpson against John Sutton
was not brought to trial. Joseph
Wharton against Jacob Lemley took
all the afternoon and attracted a
good deal of attention. Houston
appeared for Wharton and Sturgiss
for Lemley. This case is not yet
settled and will be up again next
Friday afternoon at the same place.
Several parties are more or less in
terested in it.
Our farmers have nothing to do
but sit by their firesides and enjoy
the fruits of their summers work,
which is hog, hominy, buckwheat
and corn cakes.
There is to be another store OPEN
ed at this place soon. 1t will be
known as the firm of Hoffman q
Chesney.
A protracted meeting has been in
progress here since Wednesday
night. The attendance was slim at
first, which is bad show for the
members, as the minister has work.
ed very hard, but we are glad to say
the symptoms were very favorable
yesterday for revival among the
members if no more.
Bud Hood and bride, of Louisville,
were visiting friends here last week.
This is very severe weather upon
the wheat, but we trust there will be
enough plants left for good crop.
There have been several changes
here since our last letter, among the
rest we notice that Ed. Tough has
moved into his new house, and Sim.
Furman has moved into the house
vacated by Mr.. Tough.
Our teachers, Richard Fleming,
Major Tucker and Bert Barker
spent Saturday and Sunday at home.
Our schools, Nos. and 10, are
progressing smoothly with Maxwell
Waters and Zimri Ammons as teach
ers.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19
The Halfway House.
SOME OBSERVATIONS FROM GEORGE
TOWN.

TOWN.
GEORGETOWN, Dec. l4.-There is
very little news in this section, every
thing being quiet and moving along
in the usual order.
Our farmers generally are done
their farm work and are ready for
winter, and with plenty in their store
rooms can enjoy a rest during the
inclement season.
Generally there is good attend
ance at schools, and we never heard
less complaint concerning school
matters.
There has been little talk of holt
day amusements. The people here
will have Christmas tree or treat
of some kind for the Sunday school
children. The committee have al
ready secured the funds.
Some of our people have been hon
ored with an invitation to eat turkey
with friend on Bingamon an the
18th. This looks like it meant
something.
Last week some of our good citi-
zens got on their ears about q little
matter, but it only amounted to
war of words and is all over now.
People generally are well.
A son was born to j. L. Vince
and wife week ago.
Stock is sold pretty closely and
the demand is improving. This is a
result of a sort of panic, because of
last winters experience in procuring
feed. We hope this will prove more
favorable and our farmers get
through with less difficulty on that
account.
President Cleveland says in his
very able message: "The operation
of the Post Office Department is for
the convenience and benefit of the
people," DC.
1t has been suggested to us that
if our postmasters generally would
accept that fact and not look upon
the service as established to give
salaries to officers the service might
be much improved.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

A Coop Commemorative NEW
DOMINION and the Pittsburgh Week.
ly Chronicle Telegraph will be sent
to any address in the United States
for the term of one year for $2.25
Address New DOMINION, Morgan.
town, w. Va.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

To the Editor of the NEW DOMINION:

To the Editor of the NBw DOMINION:
RosEDALE, Pa, Dec. 14.-The Fl.
Martin school is progressing finely.
Our teacher, j. L. Stoneking, gave
me the following report for the
month ending the first Monday in
December. Average attendance, 80:
daily attendance SO pers cent; %
were neither absent nor tardy dur
ing the school month. Mr.. Conway
in last weeks New DOMINION re-
ported the per cent. of his school 80
and desired to hear from any school
in the county that could beat it.
PATRON.
To the Editor of the NEW DOMINION.
In reply to Mr.. Conway / will
say that our school Granville No. l.,
Grant district) averaged 924 per
cent. last month, with % pupils
neither absent nor tardy.
Yours, respectfully,
A. S. BARKER
Granville, W. Ta., Dec. IA, 1885.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

Somebody has discovered that
Congressman Reed, of Maine, looks
like the late lamented William
Shakespeare. The man who said
we would never have another Bard of
Avon was no prophet. Break Ahe
news gently to Williams ghost
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

The list of bills introduced Tues
day in the Senate includes a number
of measures that were considered by
that body during the term of the
Forty eight Congress. These, to-
gether with the new bills presented,
indicate to some extent the line dis
cussion is to take during the session.
The Mexican pension bill, the Blair
educational bill, the Hennepin canal
scheme, the Hoar presidential sue
cession and bankruptcy bills, the
Edmunds electoral count bill and
the Frye subsidy bill are old ac-
quaintances. Among the new fea-
lures was a curious resolution intro
duced by Senator Cameron, of Penn
sylvania, pledging the Senate not to
permit the passage of any legislation
looking to the reduction of the tariff
duties.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

We have undertaken to give you a
model, progressive newspaper. Now
let the contributions and subscrip-
tions come pouring in.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

ANY kind of paper, magazine,
or fashion book, furnished at the
News Store at publishers rates
either by the copy, week, month,
three months, six months of year.
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Christmas and New Year ON the
b. 4 O.


b. Il o.
The B. & o., as usual, will extend
Holiday greetings in the shape OF
Round Trip Tickets at greatly re-
duced rates over their entire system.
The low rates go into effect at all
stations on the main line and
branches east of the Ohio River, in
Guiding the Pittsburg Division, on
the Twenty third, and those who
go to take Christmas turkey with
friends may remain until after New
Year and enjoy themselves to the
utmost. If they do not want to go
on that date they can purchase
tickets on the Twenty fourth, TWEEN
ty-ffth, Thirtieth and Thirty-first
of December, also January First.
These tickets are all good to return
until January Fourth, inclusive.
The plan adopted by this Company
of issuing Round Trip Tickets has
been in vogue for several years, and
has become not only popular with
their patrons but quite successful in
a pecuniary point of view For fur
Their information see large posters or
call on, Station Agents.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

Do you know man of any intel
ligence and influence in your neigh
borhood who doesn't read one or
more of his home papers? If you
do, catch him before he gets away,
we want to see him.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

Mccormick is said to be sharpen,
ing new stick with which to get
after Collector McGraw. McCor-
mick and the stick will be hurt worse
than McGraw.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

The Secretary of the Treasury adj
vises Congress to appropriate
1921 900 to improvements ON the
Monongahela. If that body under
stands the nature of the case it will
make the appropriation without a
question.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

There is no finer hunting land in
the United States than that owned
by Mr. Blaine in this State, but if
he were to hunt there a year he
would probably not find a Presi-
dents Chair lurking around among
the other game.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

Who plows his fields, is of more
vital Importance to the farmer than
who draws the salary as President
of the Senate.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

WE will send the New DOMINION
and Wheeling Weekly Register one
year for $3.50 to parties who send
their orders soon accompanied by
the cash.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

CHEAP Dress Goods much below
actual value. Some good half wool
Dress Goods only 10 cents, former
price 80 cents.
n CuAuurcu 4, 70
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

The largest size chromos in wal
nut frames for SOC at Protzman's
Art Emporium.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

ALL persons wanting photographs
Tor Christmas must leave the mega
tive at Protzman's Gallery by the
18th of this month.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

Hold the New DOMINION up and
look at it. Lay it down and look at
it Get somebody to hold it while
you size it up. Look at the first
page. Compare this number with
last weeks issue. Do you observe
that it is two inches longer? Do
you notice any improvement in the
outside? If you desire any more
engagements and improvements
please let " know.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

LINEN Handerchiefs plain and
fancy borders, silk Handkerchief and
Muffiers. nice presents for the holt
days at d. CHADWICK 4 Co.'s.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

Some things are better than 9TH
ers. A fever matching puddle of
drinking water is one of the others.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19
Again They Come!

We mean the new stock of Goods
we are receiving to supply the de-
mand. We also have a splendid
stock of Holiday Goods to show you
when you come to see the locomo-
tive. Very truly,
HUTCHINSON d JACOBS.
1t Little Falls.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

ONE case of Standard Prints at
cents and one case of Merrimack
Prints at 81 cents; Muslins from A
to 10 cents at
d. CHADWICK " Co.'s.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

MILLER has more than thirty diff.
ferent brands Of tobacco.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

Learn to labor and to wait" will
probably be the motto on the F. M.
4 p. cars.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19
THIS DISCOUNT

Deducted From Actual Value Cuts the Price Of
Boys Overcoas worth SI2 down to So
Boys Overcoats worth $40 down to 81,
Boys Ovecoats worth 50 down to SO,
Boys Overcoats worth S. down to 81,
Boys Overcoas worth s.. 50 down to So. 5o
Boys Overcoats worth 81 down to 81 40
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19
THIS GREAT DISCOUNT

THIS GREAT DISCOUNT
Cuts the price Of Mems elegant Dress Suits down to SIS,
Cuts the price of Men, magnificent BunesSuts down So
Cuts the price of Mems Business and Walking Suits S.
Cuts the price of Mems Every Day Suits down to s. d. s.
II Cuts Prices Boys and ChiIdrens Suits the Same Ratio
Largest Stock Of Furnishing Goods the
Reduction Ask to look the greatest Bargains heard Of
Less than half what the material We close them
We have gone through entire Stock and selected
about Suits, and two of kind; goods
which call odds and ends. We will sell
them at about 40 the dollar We
would be glad you would call in and
see them You will be astonished
We intend to these
goods if we don't get
what the making
cost sell sell
them we will among them several
lots pure all wool cassimer Mems Full Suits
$3.50 which sold at SI2, these facts which
will prove you. When you call mention this lot
will know what show you No trouble to exhibit goods
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19
Louisville Locals.

Granville, W. "a, Dec. IA, 1885,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-12-19

per year.
Devoted to the interests of the people
and Of home. Besides giving a sum-
mary of the events of the week, 1t con
tains choice original stories by the best
American authors. Fashion Notes and
Gossip for the Household. Amuse-
ments for the family Circle. Agricnl-
tural News, Latest Financial and
Market Reports, and Is live paper in
every way. Address,
WEEKLY CHRONICLE TELEGRAPH
p;ttsh,lruh Pa.
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d. CHADWICK q Co.'S.
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ID. CHADWICK Il Co.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-04

T7HE ATLANTIC EXPRESS TRAIN, COM
L posed of the Celebrated Buffet and Sleep
ing Cars, elegant first class Coaches and Emf
grant Sleeping Cars, will leave Ogden daily at
$50 am. tom arrival of train from San Fran
CISCO, and Salt Lake City at 1855 am, making
direct connection at Pueblo and Denver with
trains for the East North and South.
THE PACIFIC EXPRESS TEAM from Den
yer, Pueblo and Eastern points, will arrive in
Salt Lake City at $50 pm, and Ogden at 6:10
pm, making direct connection with the Cen
trail Pacific train for San Francisco and the
Pacific Coast
LOCAL TRAINS leave Salt Lake for ogden at
sos am.
Leave ogden at $40 pm. and arrive in Salt
Lake at 90 pm.
Leave Salt Lake daily for Bingham at 7:25
ain. Returning, arrive at Salt Lake at 4:l5 pm.
AN ACCOMMODATIONS TRAIN leaves Salt
Lake daily Except Sundays) at 500 am, ar
irving at Pleasant Valley Junction at 4:S5 pm.
Returning, leaves Pleasant Valley Junction at
700 am, arriving at Salt Lake at g. 90 pm.
.. w. ECCleS,
General Freight and Passenger Agent, d. & K.
G. Western, Salt Lake City.
w. II. BANCROFT, Receiver.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-04
Cutting Glass With Scissors.

Many persons may not be aware that
glass can be cut under water, with great
est ease, to almost any shape, by simply
using pair of shears or strong scissors.
In order to insure success two points must
be attended to-first, and most important,
the glass must be kept quite level in the
water while the scissors are applied and,
secondly, to avoid risk it is better to begin
the cutting by taking off small pieces at
the corners and along the edges, and to
reduce the shape gradually to that
required, for if any attempt is made to cut
the glass to the shape, as we cut piece
of pasteboard, it will be most likely to
break just where it is not wanted. Some
kinds of glass cut much better than
others: the softer is the best for this pur-
pose. The scissors need not depend on
the state of the edge presented to the glass.
When the operation goes on well. the glass
breaks away from the scissors in small
pieces in a straight line with the blade.
This method of cutting glass has often
been of service when diamond has not
been at hand, for cutting ovals and seq
ments, and though the edges are not as
smooth as might be desired for some pur-
poses, it will answer in many cases.
The two hints given above, if strictly fol-
lowed, will always insure success.-Ne~
York Mail and Express.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-04
1 Ball nj q FemaIe CoIIere.

There was a ball at the PENNSYLVANIA
Female College last week-a ball the
like Of which is not often seen. Within
the chapel the floor was cleared and
every bench pushed back, and on the lit
tie stage at the east end an orchestra was
seated. Under the many-lighted chan
deers a gay throng was moving, and, as
the music of a waltz sounded, swaved off
in the one-two-three step of that favorite
dance. The costumes were brilliant and
sprcli,y Gould not help noticing the
m'0. thy didn't seem to be quite the
usual thing. Smooth-faced youths they
were, all of them with bangs, and most
OF them blessed with more back hair
than the average young man can handle
with any degree of grace. Their garb
was not exactly the regulation. The
black swallowtail coat, the standing col
lar, the exposure of snowy linen, and
the black waistcoat were according to
standard. But the breaches were some
thing new. They were made of some
sort of striped stuff and stopped at the
knee. From thence down. to the patent
feathers the limbs were incaSed in black
silk stockings. The carriage of these gal
lantS was strange, too, and on second
glance, you saw they were all girls. 1t
was the annual ball of the college stud
ents, and one-half of them were mas
querading in male attire Not a real man
was in sight-eXcept the musicians, who
don't count-but there was plenty of
limitations, and right honestly did they
fill their parts. To be sure, some of them
needed coaching in the manner of hand
ling crushed hats and lOlling in the door
ways, but the majority of them had seen
enough of Simon Pure TO 60 through the
motions without a break. The ladies'
that is, the ladies who were appearing in
their own character-were dressed in the
height of style. The assertion that
women won't dress for women wouldn't
have half a chance at the college last
week. Low neck and short sleeves were
the rule, trains longer than their wearers
were common, and jewels flashed in
powdered hair. 1t was full dress for
certainty. The rules that are in force in
ordinary social assemblages of this kind
were strictly observed, and there was
due soiemnity about the affair.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-04
He Had to Increase the Power.

President Cleveland has had his first
experience with the typical western
steam boatmen. Capt. Thomas drummer,
one of the veteran engineers on the
Mississippi, called at the White House to
present in person his application for a
supervisorship of boilers in the New
Orleans district He was accompanied
and introduced by Representative Ellis.
President Cleveland listened attentively
and then asked, Captain, you are a
mechanical engineer and machinist %
eyes, sir" responded the old captain
with the emphasis on the "sir." He
then added, in a burst of enthusiasm
81 can build an engine that will pull me
into this office" The President smiled
and asked: "About what power would
You suggest, captain, for such an engine ?''
"Well," said the engineer rehectively,
when l left New Orleans | thought a
two-horse power engine would pull me in,
but since coming to Washington and
talking with numerous other office
seekers, | have come to the conclusion
that it will take sixty-horse power. y
The President laughed outright, and
when the visitors withdrew was still look
ing as if something had amused him
greatly.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-04
LEGAL NOTICES.
Notice to Creditors.
Estate of JAMES WATSON. deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE UE-
~ derSigned, administrator of the estate OF
James Watson, deceased to the creditors OF and
all persons having claims against the said de-
ceased, to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers. within four months after the first
publication OF this notice, to the said admins
traitor at the store of Tucker & Wallace, in Alta
City, Salt Lake County, Utah.
HENRY C. WALLACE,
Administrator.
Date of first publieation March 81, 1885.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-04
outraged Nature.

81 will tell you what is ten times, and
ten thousand times more terrible than
war-outraged nature. She kills, and
kills, and is never tired OF killing, tlIl she
has Taught man the terrible lesson he is
SO slow to learn, that nature is only con
ouered by obeying. Man has his courte,-
sizes of war; he spares the woman and
the child. But nature is fierce when she
is offended, as she bounteous and KIND
when she is obeyed. She spares neither
woman nor child. She has no pity; Tor
some awful but good reason she is not
allowed to have any pity. Silently she
strikes the sleeping child with as little
re- nor, as she would strike down tire
strong man-with the musket or the
pickaxe in his hand. All would to GOO
that some man had the pictorial eloquen.ce
to mt before the mothers OF England the
mass m ISIS of preventable agony of body and
mind which exists in England year after
vearp' -KinSley.