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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-02-20
Notes About Town.

The last breakup in the ice
didn't do any damage.
"A new pavement is needed in
front of the Presbyterian church.
There was a slight brigazee on
Main street "Wednesday night but
no noses were brken.
-Morgantown is just as good as
any place to live now. What we
don't have we can get.
There is some talk that new
drug store will he opened here soon,
and also another jewelry store.
The soap man took in few fel-
lows last week-that is he took in
tt cir money. Experience is a very
good school to learn in
Several ladies walked over the
new railroad bridge on planks before
the cross-ties were down. They
were cheered for their pluck. l-5s
Henry Hayes bird dog, Rock"
disappeared mysteriously about a
week ago and has not yet turned up
unless he has turned up his toes to
the daisies.
Rev. Howard McQueary, of the
Protestant Episcopal church, will
preach in Academy hall Sunday
morning at 10 o'clock and in the
afternoon at 3. All are invited.
DR.. Morris intends to make some
nice improvements on his property
on the corner of Main and Walnut
SITS. this spring, and also to improve
that on Walnut. The Doctor keeps
everything about him in ship shape.
The reading-room was opened
last Thursday by the W. G. L. U.
in conjunction with the Y. NJ. c. A.
Books, periodicals, newspapers,
chairs &C., &C., were contributed,
but there is room for much more of
the same kind.
About 1900 people have been
wondering why the street crossing at
the corner of Pleasant and Front has
not been completed. 1t has been
half done for two months, but can't
be used until finished. Being on the
direct route to the depot it is abso-
lutely necessary that it be finished
at once.
"A few excitable people allowed
themselves to be greatly worked up
last week over the postmastership
bara II xvoo n; rorIo cd =, l,,.tr; o,,e
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A Word About Our Public
Schools.

Another month will put most of
our schools through another term of
four months. With few exceptions,
we have heard no criticisms against
the teachers or their work, while on
the other hand we have heard a few
words of commentator, but we fear
the people are not interested in the
schools as they should be or there
would be more words of praise or of
criticism for the teachers. We be-
lieve teacher should be commended
when he does good work and criti-
cised if he fails to do as well as he
can under the circumstances. There
is one requirement of the law which
a few of our teachers in this district, if
not considerable number, we think,
fail to comply with, either willfully,
or through neglect. That is to read
or cause to be read portion Of
Scripture each day in the presence
of the school, We do not think the
people of this district are yet ready
or willing to have the use of the
Bible discarded from our schools.
We think the County Superintendent
should call the attention of the
teachers to this matter.
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FAlRMoHr.
The Mountain City, Its Men and
Maidens.
BY Our Special Correspondent.

BY Our Special Correspondent.
FAIRuoSr, Feb. 15.-Miss Katie
Samsel, Of Grafton, is visiting her
parents at the Continental.
Geo. W. Price attended the fu-
neral of Mr.. NJ. r. Bruno last Tues
dav.
Col. Moore, of the b. d O., was in
Fairmont Wednesday,
Davis Arnett ard son, Lee, of Ar
nettsville, were in town Wednesday.
Lee expects to 60 West again soon.
DIR. Jesse Jamison, one of Anetts-
ville's leading physicians, was in
our town last Thursday ON bust
ness.
Miss Jennie Carter, graduate of
the Fairmont Normal school, return
ed from Adrian College last Friday,
the 18th inst.
Miss Kate Ebert, one of Marion
county's leading teachers closed
very successful term of school at st.
George, Tucker county, and returned
home Thursday.
G. L. MeCray has purchased the
house and lot owned by NJ. w. Hay
mond on Bridge street. The price
paid for the property was S2,400
The revival is still in progress at
the NJ. f. church in this place Miss
Addie Sherman arrived here last
Monday and is still here engaged in
the good work The attendance con
tinues quite large. Last night the
people were not able to get in the
house and were obliged to go away.
Up to this writing there have been
over fifty conversions, and there are
still a number of seekers at the al
tar
The attraction, in the way of
amusements, for this week is the
"BijouN Theatrical Company at the
rink Thursday Friday and Saturday
nights. The performance will con
sist of The Street Wait, ""Danites,
Hazel kirke," and "Fogg's Ferry"
Mrs Palmer returned Wednesday
from Buekhanhon, where she had
been assisting in benefit concert
given in behalf of the Newburg suf-
ferers.
r. II. Bennett finished his rail
road contract at Sewell, Fayettc
county, a few days ago and returned
home. He is now in Wheeling on
business trip.
Rev. l.. l.. Stewart, Presiding
Elder of this place, aud who is now
pastor of the NJ f. church at
Moundsville, lectured at Grafton
Thursday night. We were pleased
to have him stop in our town Friday
morning on his way home.
The ladies of the =. h. church
gave Mikado Tea at the court
house Friday and Saturday nights.
The proceeds were for the benefit Of
the church
Fairmont sends congratulations to
Morgantown on the suspicious open.
inc of the f., NJ II i. The much
coveted prizeis won at last. To-day
when the first passenger train came
in from your town the depot at this
place was crowded with people anx-
iously waiting Among those who
went down to Morgantown from
here Sunday evening and returned
to-day were Sprigg Sands, j. + Nc
Coy, John II. Nair, John Fisher, Jr.,
and C.. j. Fleming.
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Marriages.

NORRIS McCLARNAN. Al the
residence Of the brides parents, Feb
ruary 4th, Miss Cassie McClarnan
to Mr. Isaac Morris, both of this
county. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. John Conway. g@'''''
DEAN-REPPERT.-Sunday, Febru-
airy 18th, by Rev. Mr.. WEIGH, at the
residence of the brides parents,
Miss Laura Reppert to Mr.. Euge-
MUS Dean. The bride is a daughter
of Sylvanus Rcppert, of Clinton dis
tsict.
AMMoNs-CHALFIN.--Feb. 9th, at
the residence of the brides parents,
Miss Emma Chalfin to Mr.. F.. M.
Ammons. Rev. L. H. Trainer per-
formed the ceremony.
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Stunptown.

STUMPTowN, Feb. 13.-Miss Ollie
Ridgway is visiting relatives near
Smithfield, Pa.
A singing school is in progress at
Usage school house conducted by
Prof. Martin About 40 names are
enrolled ~ wT 80 Z,
George w. Sutton is building
lime-kiln for /. n. Weaver.
W. T. Ryan has rented the steam
grist and saw-mills Of j. J. Whar
ton. aA #f
In. Weaver is preparing to erect
new dwelling house. s. M. Berry
is doing the work. E 1Hnn
The Usage school is progressing
finely under the tutorship Of r. L.
Fleming. "Dick'' and his school
visited the Jimtown school yester-
day en- masse.
We have the worst roads. in the
county in this section, it seems.
The boys of this place are chasing
reynard this moist weather. A great
deal of fun but not much pay.
Miss Annie Cole is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Nancy Ramsey, near
Bethel.
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New Clarksbnrg.

NEW CLARKsBURG, Feb. l3.-The
meeting at Rock Forge closed last
Thursday night with 10 conversions,
viz; Martha Mcclure, Ivy Johnson,
Rosetta Johnson, Joseph w. John
son, George Kern, Walter Kern, Lee
GidIey, Grant Wolf, Bert Harner,
Edison Harner, Bert Fleming, Joseph
Henry and Oliver L. Mcclure. Four
were left at the alter.
A series of meetings will begin at
MELONS Chapel next Sunday condue
ted by the Rev Mr. Feather
William Fleming and wife are still
visiting in this vicinity.
Miss A. H. Peterson was visiting
at w. S. McClure's not long since
Sugar-making time has come.
Mrs. George Nuce is quite i'll at
this writing.
Mrs. Louisa Echart and daughter
were visiting at Alpheus Frum's re-
Gently.
James Kinsley was visiting friends
in this neighborhood last week.
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Cesnnae nfs ON a Few Matters
and Things.

To the Editor of the Skw DoxrS1oy.
/ have been told that there was a
Islander case tried in court last week.
] don't know anything about this
particular case, but do know few
things that would raise sensation
if somebody would carry them into
court. As | said in my last article,
Morgantown is no worse than other
towns, not as bad, in fact, as the
most of them, yet we have a few peo-
pie who have the art of slandering
their neighbors down to as fine a
point as the present undeveloped
state of humanity will allow. They
wind up their tongues and then 90
off and leave them. Some of the
most respectable and highminded
people in town, old and young, have
been maligned and tradueed equal
to a Presidential candidate. And
there are always enough to believe
these fiendish slanderers and smack
their lips over anything filthy. |
could mention a half dozen cases in
point, but | won't do it. II will take
many a visit from Miss Smith and
Miss Sherman and an overwhelming
amount of divine grace to stop the
mouths of these seandal-mongers.
They're not all women either: the
men are nearly or quite as bad as
our sex. 1t seems to me that now
is a good time to begin putting down
the brakes in this gossip business.
If you have nothing else to do go
out and let the cars run over you.
You never would be missed
"who steals my purse steals trash; IT'S Something
nothing;
Twas mine, It's his. and has been slave to thou
sands
But he who hlches from my good name
Robs me Of that which not enriehes him,
And makes me poor indeed
BOHEMIAN Girl.
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MARTIN.-Thu1sday the IL inst,
at the home of his daughter near
Granville, Aquila Martin, in the 9Sth
year of his age. He was well known
and highly esteemed. He was born
in Charles county, Nd in 1877 and
came to Monongalia county in 1907.
His remains were taken to Prunty-
town and laid to rest with those of
four of his children. He leaves two
children living, Mrs. Daniel Break
iron, of Granville, and John A. F.
Martin, of Preston county.
WEEK.-MRS.. Mary Elizabeth
Webb, wife of the Rev. j. w. Webb,
died at her home in Pruntytown,
Monday night, of consumption, aged
about 60 years. Her funeral took
place Wednesday afternoon from the
M. E. church. Revs. King, of Clarks-
burg, and Prickett, of Grafton, Off
eating. Interment in Smiths Gem
etery at Pruntytown. A large con-
course of friends from Grafton, Fet-
terman, Webster and the surround
ing country attended the funeral.
The friends of DR.. Webb through
out the State will be panied to hear
of his great loss, and he will have
the sympathy of all in his sad be-
reavement.
CoII.-Rev. John Coil died at his
home in Moorefield, Ohio, on Thurs
day February 18th 1886, aged 70
years. Deceased was the father of
Miss SADIE Coil, Mrs. d. /. B. Ander-
son and Mrs. F. A. Hennen, of this
place, Mrs. Harriet Rue, of Missouri
and Miss Maria Coil, deceased. He
also leaves six children whose home
is in Ohio. Mr.. Coil was FOR many
years prominent minister of the
M. f. church and was stationed in
Morgantown from 1912 to 1874.
His first wife whose maiden name
was Elizabeth Evans, and who was a
sister of Mrs. Sarah Fleming and
Miss Rebecca Evans, of this place,
preceded him to the grave many years.
The remains were brought to this
place ON Saturday and inferred from
the residence of D. /. B. Anderson
on the 14th. The funeral was pri.
vate.
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THE RETURN TRIP

occupied little more time than the
morning S run, but, it also, was with
out accident, and the late arrival at
Morgantown was occasioned by the
vast amount of freight which had to
be carried down to the various sta
tions; and then the train was nearly
a half hour late in leaving Fairmont.
A good-sized rock had Sided onto
the track near Houlttown, but it was
removed in very few minutes. This
was the only delay occasioned by
the condition of the road. The train
arrived at Morgantown about 6:30
o'clock and was greeted by another
"large and enthusiastic crowd" 1t
came in about an hour and a half
later than was expected and the
multitudes which had collected at
the depot had largely dispersed, but
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Jones' Ridge.

JONES RIDGE, Feb. 15.-Your cor
respondent has just returned from a
short trip through the edge Of Pres
ton county. The rumor that Joseph
Mckinney, Of that county had lost
his house and household goods by
fire is false. A little hole burned
near the chimney, the fire discovered
and put out, is the small foundation
for this large yarn.
VIM. Overfield has removed to the
new brick mansion Of Alexander
linn.
S. S. Loar has sold his farm near
Reedsville.
The hard freezing has materially
damaged the wheat in the Glades
Mrs. Alkaline Ferret and children,
of Irishtown, were visiting friends
in the Glades last week
Rev. Mr.. Boreman is conducting a
successful revival meeting at Reeds
vile.
Revs. Friend and Faulkner are
having lively series of meetings at
Albrightsville
Rev. Mr.. Orr held a meeting in
the M. E. chapel which resulted
in so conversions. .H
Rev. j. B. Feather is having a
good meeting Rock Forge
We spent few pleasant moments
at the Gum Springs, school-Hosea
Stansberry teacher. We think that
he is doing a good work there.
"Uncle Watty" McBee is suffering
severely with a cancer in the face.
We learn that Deacon Peter Price is
similarly afflicted.
Deacon VIM. Howell has his new
house nicely furnished. We spent
night under his hospitable roof. He
and his estimable lady, and Aunt
Sallie Powell know how to make a
weary traveller feel at home.
Miss Mary Vandervort is finishing
the McBee school which was com
menced by c. G. Howell. We wish
her success.
Benjamin Dorsey, Jr., has pur-
chased Miss Sallie Howell's interest
in the Levin Howell property. He
has rooted the barn, is clearing some
and adding various improvements.
Ben is live man and means bust
ness.
George Lemly is teaching good
school at the Kennedy schoolhouse.
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SuIcIpE--BENrov r. CARLOW

SUIcIDE--BEvToS r. CARLOW
TAKES HIS Own LIFE WITH A RE-
voLvER -A very distressing sui
eide occurred yesterday afternoon
in Cass district, this county. Ben
ton r. Carlow, young man aged
"a or IS years, was found in his
room in an unconscious condition
at 7 O'Clock P. NJ, with bullet
hole extending from his right ear
to the region Of his left eye. He
was the son Of John Carlow, and
was worth about SIS, 900. He
was never married.
The particulars Of the case are
as follows as nearly as can be as
certained this morning: Mr.. Gar
low had been living by himself for
some time and keeping bach, "
but day or two ago he arranged
to get his meals at Vim. Ridges, a
neighbor. Yesterday he was there
at dinner, but did not return for
supper and after waiting for him
some time they became uneasy
and Vim. Ridge, Marshall Carlow,
Newton Mapel and a Mr..
Corrothers went to the house
and found every door barred,
and the house entirely dark.
The house was broken into and
Carlow was found in a room on the
second floor, lying with his head
toward the empty CRATE, bullet
hole through his head, and a 81
calibre Smith & Wesson revolver
lying near his right hand. Every
thing indicated that he had stood
before the mirror and deliberately
taken his own life. The body had
apparently not moved from the po-
sition it took when it fell. Life
was not extinct when the body was
found, and he was making low and
pitiful means, but was unconscious
and unable to speak. He expired
within halfhour after he was
found.
1t is not known exactly at what
time the fatal shot was fired, but
it is supposed to have been about
6 o'clock. He was seen about 3
o'clock and at that time the doors
of the house were not barred.
The cause of the rash act is not
known Mr.. Carlow had been
slightly indisposed for some time
and somewhat gloomy, but he
cannot be said to have been ill.
No letters or papers were left
which would throw any light what
ever on the mystery. William
Ridge said that Carlow had not
been like himself for some time.
His remains will be inferred this
"wednesday afternoon at four
O'Clock.
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OBITUARY.
On the Death of Mrs. Elizabeth
Henry.

She has passed away
Like gentle breath,
And her eyes are closed in the sleep of death
The leaves on the trees will futter and fall,
And the drifting snow will cover all,
But she will peacefully, calmly rest,
Forever happy
BY angels blest.
In that fair land of peace and joy,
No tear is shed, there is no pain,
No partings sad, no fears annoy: q
She knoweth now, ITO die is gain. "
But is she lost to us for aye? '
No. no! we say although we weep,
We read cen through our falling tears,
''She is not dead-she's but asleep.
''She has passed away,
But her sweet good will.
Like fragrant odor, fingers still:
The tender lesson that memory brings
The mantle of patience DER us filings,
We learn to follow the paths she trod,
To be more like her
Who has gone to God"
Asleep to us, but awake to spend
Eternity beyond the sky
And when time on earth for MS shall end
We shall meet again on high.
February 5, 1885.
iltF s4H M O. s Nt
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE

The valuable farm near Cassville,
known as the Christopher Mankedick
farm is offered at private sale. 1t con-
tains 265 acres, two dwelling houses. a
fine bearing orchard; is well watered
and has considerable amount of fine
timber.
This very desirable property will be
sold in whole, or divided in parcels to
suit purchasers.
For particulars inquire of John X.
Barrickman, Cassville, or Elias Kauf-
field, 1905 Carson Street, Pittsburgh,
Penna.
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Unprecedented Bargal.s.

Previous to going east, which will
be on or about March LIST, we will
dispose of our present stock at great
ly reduced prices. Our stock of
overcoats, underwear, boys and
mems clothing, boots and shoes is
still very large. Large lot Of odd
goods are offered at less than half
their value. Now is your chance at
HIRscHMAN's
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FOR SALE-OR RENT.

A good improved farm of so acres on
Rooms run in Harrison county. One-half
mile from school, church. store, saw and
grist mill, and blacksmith shop. Ten acres
Timber, New Two Story Frame Dwelling
and Out Buildings. Well watered. Good
Well and Spring at the house.
Thrifty young bearing Orchard and Vine
Yard. A desirable home.
For particulars address or call upon
J. w. BOLTON.
Adamsville, Harrison Co..
1-16-3 West Va
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That SURPRISE THE DEMOCRATS
ARE TO HAyE.-Our up street neigh
Dor has been throwing out some
knowing hints about the postoflice
here and intimating that it had
some inside knowledge of the situa-
ton. Its editors went so far as to say
that the editor of the New DOMINION
would be the dark horse in the race.
Their information, if they had any
on the subject, was entirely at fault.
When the appointment is made it
will not be much of a surprise to the
Democrats. They pretty much all
know who is to be the lucky man.
The editor of the New DOMINION is
not and never was q candidate for
the position and will not be, and
that is all there is in the talk
that has been started. Mr. A. L..
Nye has been recommended for the
place by Congressman Wilson, and
when the change is made Mr. Nye
will get the plum.
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BETTER stop your cough while you
can. Bye and bye nothing will do
it. 1t is worth needing, that Par
ker's Tonic is the best thing known
for coughs, colds, torpid liver, kid
ney troubles and weak lungs. You
risk your life in waiting. Take it
while there is yet time.
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wADEsrowN, W. VA.

THREE CHEERS FOR MoRGANTowN.
-Morgantown is going right to the
front. A branch railroad now con-
meets the town with the outside
world, making the connection on the
B. Il. o. at Fairmont. The papers
have done noble work in the cause
The town will also have new post
Office building and is working for
water works. Let the good work
proceed. Three cheers for old Nor
gantown - Martinsburg Independ
emit
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A FREE LECTURE IN ACADEMY HALL
To-NIGHT.-P De L. Sackett, of
Chicago, will give a free lecture to-
night in Academy Hall, to which ev-
cry body is invited. He comes rec
commended by Prof A. L. Wade and
others, and will doubtless interest
all who hear him He has been lee
turing in neighboring towns and cit
les, and the newspapers speak high
ly of his efforts. For example the
Clarksburg Telegram says:
''Prof. De L. Scackett, of Illinois,
phrenologist and physiognomist, has
has been delivering lectures in the
city hall the past week. and our pco-
pie have become greatly interested
in him He is no humbug, but a
gentleman who thoroughly under
stands his business in every partic
ular.''
The Grafton Sentinel puts it this
way:
''Prof. De L. Sackett's lecture on
phrenology at Brinkman Hall, Thurs
day night was rare treat, and en-
joyed by a crowded house His
lectures are no humbug and well re-
pay those who attend them.
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THE New MAIL RoUTE-A few
days ago Charley Shank, the accom-
modating post-ofliiee clerk at this
place, sent lengthy petition to
Congressman Wilson asking him to
take the necessary steps toward hay
ing the mail route from Morgantown
to Fairmont changed from the west
to the east side. Mr. Wilson replied
as follows:
WASHINGTON, ID. c. Feb. O. 1886.
III. G. II. Shank:
Dear Str:-I have yours Of Feb
ruary 4th, enclosing petition, and
will give prompt attention to same.
Yours truly,
WIN. l.. WILSON.
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MACKEY & CLARK
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEON.

PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
Office South of Court House, Morgan
town, w. Va.
All persons owing me will please call
and settle or my accounts and notes will
be put ont for collection.
II. N. MACKEY
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Coop WORDS FOR PROF. WHITE
Prof. White, the State Geologist, is
preparing work on the Appalachian
Coal Basin, to be published by the
U. s. Geological Department. twill
be in two volumes, the first of which
is expected to be published this
winter. This surely will be a work
of value, as Prof White is among
the best and most practical of geol-
ogists liying.-Iucker Co. Pioneer.
Everybody in the neighborhood of
Cameron has oil on the brain. The
territory in Webster, Cameron and
Liberty, in West Virginia, and Ruck-
hill, Alleppo, Springhill and Elmon,
in Pennsylvania, has been pretty
thoroughly leased to j. M. Guffy
q CO., of Pittsburg This is a very
wealthy company and has been in
duced to come into this section by
Mr. I. G. White, of the University.
Mr.. w. has become a noted oil ex-
pert, basing all his knowledge upon
things promulgated by himself. To
say he has been successful is putting
it mild. He has as yet the first well
to locate that oil or gas was not OBJ
tanned, and where he said there was
no oil, or gas it turns out so. Such
was the case at Moundsville, Ben
wood and Wheeling He thinks our
section OF country will pan out equal
to the Venango region, in Pennsyl-
yania. We hope his predictions
will prove true oundsciHe Re
porter