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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24
Humble Origin of the Monongahela Coal
Kings.

r. L. Wiley in a late article on
Men and Marvels of the coal region,
contributed to Our Youth, touches
briefly on the career of some of the
most successful operators, thus:
William III. Brown was black
smith, but was among the first to
enter the business of shipping coal.
BY untiring energy, added to a native
shrewdness, he built up an immense
business, and died few years ago
worth millions.
James HAYS was miner, and
came up gradually until he had, vast
possessions and controlled a large
business Hewas hardworking man
all his days.
The O'Neil brothers started in the
mines, afterwards were eoal-boat
pilots. BY hard work and strict APP
plication they came into the posses
sion of great wealth, and the con
troll of business which has made
the firm of O'Neil & Co familiar
name along the rivers, from the
headwaters of the Monongahela to
the mouth of the Mississippi.
John c. Fisher had an humble be
ginning, but is now prosperous coal
merchant
Joseph Walton, bare-footed boy,
drove oxen for fifty cents a day, and
now is one of the wealthiest men in
the coal business of the region.
John A. Wood, Simpson Horner
and George w. Roberts were day
laborers along the river, hat they
saved their earnings, put them to-
gether and bought small steamboat.
This soon earned enough to enable
them to enlarge their operations.
Their mutual relations continued for
some years, when the first named
went into business for himself, the
other two remaining in partnership.
The result is two of the best known
and most successful firms in the
business.
am glad to be able to say that
nearly all of these men have been
disposed to do good with their means
in their day and generation. Mr..
Wood, Mr.. Walton and Mr.. Horner
are all Methodists, and their open
handed generosity for good works is
well known in the city of Pittsburgh
where they all reside. Mr.. Walton
was largely instrumental in building
the church in that city which bears
his name Mr.. Risher built Pres
byterian church at the village of
Dravosburg, and Mr.. Roberts is a
faithful Baptist.
A name in the last sentence re-
minds me of one, almost overlooked,
who has won a competence in the
Monongahela coal trade, who has
been called to positions of promi-
nence and trust in the nation, and
through it all has retained his integ-
rity and love of his kind-John f.
Drove, a gifted and honored local
preacher Of the Methodist Episcopal
church. Mr.. J. n. O'Neil was
Methodist, and a man of deep and
earnest pity. Largely through his
efforts was begun at Elizabeth a
church building for this denomina-
ton, but in the midst of the work
death suddenly laid him low. But
those of his kindred left behind did
what they thought he would have
done, and the beautiful church stands
to day-one of the finest in the val
ley of the Monongahela.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24
The Oatlo0k.

Sping is upon us with her glimps-
es of sunlight; and soon the fields
will be green with verdure, the trees
vocal with songsters and the farmer
busy with the planting and sowing
of crops. There is no reason to be
lieve we will have anything but pro
pitious seasons, and, if planted,
abundant crops.
There is everything to urge the
people of every trade calling and
condition To double their efforts in
making this the busiest year of their
lives, and when winter comes again
with his chilly winds we may sit
down in comfort and amidst plenty.
We are, thank fortune, free from
that political strife which stirs
the whole nation; and what of poll
tics will be upon us during the COM
ing summer and fall will, we believe,
have none of that deep acrimony
which sometimes permeates it, at
least this will be so in our part of
the State.
The conflict is only such as adds
spirit to the events of the day with
out drawing our minds entirely from
our affairs to do it. In this portion
of the State that rivalry may be
sharp for a short time, but conven-
tons will settle with the great mass
es the question of who will receive
our suffrages, as all the offices to be
filed are purely political.
There is every sign of prosperity
for the future of our State. Our
wild lands are coming into market.
Our minerals, even off railroad lines.
are slowly creeping into value. Our
farmers seem to be getting ready for
the largest crops ever planted, and
the railroad interests of our State,
as well as the mining and manufac-
turing, will no doubt during the
coming summer, assume new and
formidable shapes.
Our taxes are certainly to be low
er, as the largest school fund issued
for years will be distributed this
year, and in little while the last
cent will be paid upon our new Cap
itol building, and the State be free
from debt or encumbrance.
With such pleasant prospect in
view there is everything TO encour-
age our people to industry and ac-
tivity and make them contented,
happy and prosperous. With an
honest administration of National
and State affairs, whether any fresh
economies are practiced or not, we
may look for renewed confidence in
business quarters, which the finan-
cial crisis, (created by reckless sys-
tens of speculation in large bank
ing establishments in New York and
other causes few years ago., had
impaired. We exhort the people
everywhere to make this the busiest
year of their lives, and they will
never regret that they followed our
advice upon this if never upon any
other subject.-Greenbrier hide
Dpndenf
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

A churning had been saved from
COW that was being fattened for
beef A few minutes before she was
killed quantity of milk was taken
from her, which was put with the
rest of the churning; and as soon as
it was in a condition to churn it was
taken through the usual process of
churning, and, to all appearances,
was ready to be collected, but upon
an attempt to do so the butter seem
ed to disappear, or return to whey, as
but a few grains Of butter could be
collected. The cows milk was al
ways, previous to this time, unusu-
ally easy to churn. Who will ex-
plain?
A SUBSCRIBER.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24
Fiftv.twO Elopes with Eleven.

ST.. MARYs, w. Va, April 1l.--Last
Monday week man named Luck
Leaper, 81 years OF age, run off with
an eleven year old daughter of Sam
uel Russell. Leaper made his APP
pearance last night for the first time
since. About midnight Russell sue
ceeded in finding Leaper and at once
commenced firing, shooting Leaper
in the breast with 80 calibre Smith
4 Wesson. The sheriff has been
hunting all day for both parties
without success. 1t Is generally
believed that each of them arc CON
cealed by friends. The girl he's not
been found but is said to be kept on
\ shanty boat near Psrkersburg.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24
A Stable Crushed in by Snow.


waynesburg Republican,
A singular accident occurred on
the farm of VIM. III. Morris, Franklin
township, last Tuesday morning.
One which a month or two since
would not have awakened a very
great degree of surprise, but occur
ring as it did at time when the yer
nal sun is supposed to be capable of
removing even all suspicion of dan
ger from such direction, it occasion
ed considerable surprise and alarm
and resulted in no small amount Of
damage.
About 3 o'clock on the morning
named Thornton CARRIER who resides
on Mr.. Morris farm was awakened
by crashing noise as if some build
ing were falling, and remarking to
his wife that all was not right he got
up and went out, finding to his hor-
ror that a stable which stood near
by, and containing four head of hor-
SEES, had been RACED to the ground.
The weight of damp, heavy snow
that had fallen during the night,
had crushed in the roof of the stable.
frame structure 1Sx24 feet, causing
the whole building to fall, one side
and one end falling in upon the hor-
SEES and the other side and end going
outward. Mr.. G. Immediately blew
horn for assistance, but before any
aid was rendered he and his daugh-
ter by brave effort succeeded in
removing the debris from the horses,
including small quantity of hay
that had been in the NOW, and had
the animals in shape so that no
further injury would be received by
them.
Upon some neighbors arriving the
horses were taken out and found to
have suffered very little injury.
There being no loss by the accident
beyond that of the building.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

Some of the politicians are run
ming into destruction as fast as the
unlocked and fabricated wheels of
the political chariot can carry them.
Friends of the family are invited in
advance to be present ut the funeral
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24
How Much Wheat and Germ
West Virginia Raised Last
Year.

The report of the Statistician of
the Agricultural Department for
March gives the amount of the corn
and wheat crops of 1885 in the Unit
ed States, which remained on hand
the first of the month. The report
shows that in West Virginia last
year the corn crop amounted to 15,-
1915, 900 bushels. Forty-one per cent.
or 6,489,070 bushels, of this remain
ed on hand March 1, 1886. Ninety
two per cent, or 1850, $40 bushels,
of West virginia's crop was consum-
ed in the counties where raised.
But 8 per cent, or 1886, 100 bushels,
was shipped out of the counties.
The value of understandable" corn
raised in West Virginia last year, at
43 cents per bushels, was $5,512,544
'Unmerchantable." at 90 cents per
bushel, was valued at 1901 $40.
There were 1885, 900 bushels grown
in the United States last year, all
but II per cent. of which was CON
sumed in the counties where
grown.
The product of wheat in West
Virginia in 1885 was |, 493, 600 bush
els, % per cent, or 343,390 bushels
of which remained on hands the first
of the present month. Sixty eight
per cent. of our crop, or LOIS, $40
bushels, was consumed in the coun-
ties where grown. The amount
shipped out of the counties was
AZ. 76O bushels.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

Powderly has written to Gould a
letter as long as the Presidents mes
sage in which we presume Gould
gets a good lecture, but life is too
short and oil too dear for us to read
such long winded dissertations.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24
How to Keep n Situation.

The following bit of good advice
is from working man, and is worthy
the attention of all our readers:
Lay it down as a foundation rule,
that you will be faithful in that
which is least" Pick up the loose
nails, bits of Irvine, clean wrapping
paper, and put them in their places.
Be ready to throw in an odd hour or
half hours time, when it will be an
accommodation and don't seem to
make merit of it. Do it heartily.
Though not word be said, be sure
your employer will make note of it.
Make yourself indispensable to him
and he will lose many of the oppo-
site kind before he will part with
you.
Those young men who watch the
time to see every second their work
ing hour is up, who leave, no matter
what state the work may be in, at
precisely the instant--who calculate
the extra amount they can slight their
work, and yet not get reproved-who
are lavish of their employers goods,
will always be the first to receive
notice that times are dull and their
services are no longer needed.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
What Oar Exchanges Have 70
Say On Various Subjects.

The exact status of the Congress
ional race in this county is some
what difficult to determine. Three
candidates-Messrs. Purman, Mont
gomcry and Silveus--are in the
field. Mr. Boyle and his friends
seem unable to determine just what
course he will pursue in order to Sc
cure the delegates from this county.
We hear it whispered, of late, that a
plan has been agreed upon--a plan
that is reckoned safe one and does
not require Mr.. Boyle to enter the
field in person. Woyaesburg Repu5-
tican.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24
Say, you Point Pleasant Register
man, where do you get your editorial
paragraphs?

A Baltimore minister believes that
the source of all evil is dead, and a
few days ago he preached the Fun
eral of the Devil. You can attend
the circus now without fear of pun
ishment.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

That the roller-skating mania is
running out is shown by the great
decline in the price of lockwood, of
which the skate wheels are made.
Last year this wood commanded from
80 70 40 a ton, but now it can be
had for US, and is likely to go lower.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24
Condition of the Public Treasury.

The reduction of the public debt
for March was $l4,OS9.SS4. Last
March (l8S5) the reduction was less
than 100000. For the nine months
of the current fiscal year ended April
LIST the reduction of the debt was
over $67,00O,OOO. These compari-
sons show what Democratic adj
ministration is doing to reduce the
great national burden as compared
with the preceding Republican re-
.gime.
The net cash in the Treasury the
LIST was $76,3Sl, 900, an increase of
$4,0S2, 1896 since March LIST. The
store of silver dollars is now STA
70O,985, or about 100000 more
than a month ago. There has been
a reduction during the month in the
interest bearing debt Of SIG, 900
3-per-cents, under the last matured
call, and the total interest bearing
debt is now 81, 240,6S1, 462. Gus
toms receipts for March amounted
to $1s,176,162, or $2,25O,OOO more
than in March year ago.-Internal
revenue receipts were $9,959, $50, or
nearly $750,0O0 greater than in
March year ago. Compared with
with the first nine months of the
preceding fiscal year Government
receipts from all sources this year
show an increase of nearly $4,000
600, and amount to $247,774,S2O,
while expenditures for the first nine
months of the current fiscal year
were $1S7, 58S, 104, or nearly $23, 0OO,-
600 less than for the corresponding
period of lS84-5.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

Col. Ben. Wilson, barring his poll
tics, when in Congress gave satisfac-
tion to the majority of his constitu-
ents, and would probably prove the
strongest man the Democratic party
could nominate; but should the COW
eted nomination fall to him, lions
would probably block his pathway
leading to Washington.-Brooke
County Local.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

Representative Phil. Snyder has
been selected by the Democratic
members of Congress from West Vir
ginia as a member of the Democratic
Congressional Campaign Committee.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

The item in regard to the health
of Hon. w. II. II. Flick was proba-
bly, started on it's rounds upon "All
FOOLS Day." At any rate we are glad
to hear that the General is in his
usual good health, although he will
probably have to surrender fat Of
fee to a good Democrat in the not
distant future.-Spirn IF Jefer-
son.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

Where is the Republican from this
State whose influence in the affairs
of the nation is equal to that of
Henry G. Davis or Senator Camden?
And where is their orator, in the
State or out, who is spelling for
a chance to tackle Senator Kenna?
We believe there are dozen or more
at least, who are equals of the gen.
tlemen named, and who would make
good Senators if elected. So there
is no hurry, we have plenty to choose
from.-,St. Mary's Oracle.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

Mr.. j. N. b. Grim has been elect
ed President, Mr.. G.. Whitescaryer,
Vice President, and G.. w. Gall, jr..
cashier of the recently Incorporated
Tygarts Valley Bank at Philippi.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

Major Ran. Stalnaker is reported
as being very much displeased with
the present national administration.
These things can generally be ex
planned
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

There is good field for mission
airy work among the urchins of this
town. II the good people who are
so enthusiastic over foreign missions,
church extension, help for the heath
en- DC, would undertake the task of
civilizing a few of our home heather
the blessings of heaven would rest
upon their heads.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

Inc Braxton county Democrat
says: James I. Beal took the best
poplar raft to Charleston on the late
rise that was ever run from this sec
ton. The raft contained twenty five
logs and aggregated twenty five
thousand feet This would be an
average of one thousand feet per log.
He sold the raft for $500, or $12 per
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

Rev. o. J. Moore, of Tyler county,
has gone to Santa Fc, New Mexico,
rs u missionary.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

We rather suspect that the attor-
neys who are called upon to meet
Mr.. Flick in the U. S. Court will
find him one Of the most animated
of beings and contrariest sick man
that they care to meet. That was
the experience of our local bar dur
ing the late long term of our court
and we suspect the coming term will
find him around and doing full and
lively MISUNDERSTANDING Independ-
emit
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

Judge John J. Davis, of Clarks-
burg, is a candidate for Senator
Camden's shoes.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

News has been received of the
death of Major f. W. Stephens,
which occurred at Denver, Colorado.
The deceased entered the Union
army as a captain in the First West
Virginia Infantry, and was made
Major for meritorious conduct and
gallant services.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

W. w. jackson has retired from
the Parkersburg Sentinel and will
resume the practice of law.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

The nomination of Mr.. Simpson
to be postmaster at Wheeling has
not yet been confirmed though the
nomination was made two months
ago.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

III. G. Armstrong has been APP
pointed chief of division of the In
ternal Revenue bureau at Washing
ton.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

Rev. J. T. Cowan, formerly of this
State but now of Pittsburg, is lectur-
ing on six Hundred Miles Through
Canada on a Bicycle"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

1t is now reduced to certainty
that Gen. James A. Beaver will be
the Republican nominee for Govern
or of Pennsylvania, Notwithstanding
his acknowledged weakness. The
Republican Convention will be held
in June.-Greene County Democrat.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

Judge Okey johnson denies posi-
lively that he is or will be candi-
date for Congressman Gibson's place,
He ought to know, you know.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

1t is asserted, without qualiiica-
ton, that Owen S. Mckinney, Esq.
Of Palatine, has purchased the Graf
ton Standard and will soon take
charge. If this is true the Standard
will boom. Mr.. Mckinney has the
grit, energy and experience to make
it success.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

Miss Annie Camden, only daugh
ter of Senator Camden, is engaged
to Lieut.. G. b. Spillman, of the
United States Army, now stationed
at TT. Meade. The contracting coup
lie never met until last fall.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24
PERSONALITIES.
Some Remarks About Prominent
West Virginians,
Living and Dead, In and Ont Of
the state.

Frank Hennig, a Wheeling boy.
is coming to the front as an actor.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

w. +. Davis, of Doddridge county,
was crossing creek in boat when
it struck log that was under the
water. Davis was thrown back
wards into the water, as he fell an
iron spike in the side of the boat
run through his pants, fastening him
with his head under water, he caught
the gunwale Of the boat raised his
head out of the water, and by exert
ing himself managed at last to tear
the stout goods and save himself
from drowning.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24
NO INDICTMENTS.

MARTINsBURG, W. Va, April IA
The grand jury was discharged this
afternoon. Although numerous wit
nesses were summoned, no indict-
ments were made relative to the
Burns lynching.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

Major Golf and Mr.. Ballentine
have introduced into the House bills
demanding certain amount of sea
service before the promotion of naval
officers. The principal is theoretic-
ally sound and admirable. 1t is
also pleasant to note that Major
Golf, who used to be Secretary of
the Navy under Mr.. r. B. Hayes,
still feels an interest in that estab-
lishment.-N. Y. Sun.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

So far as we are able to Judge, the
nomination of Judge John J. Jacob
for Congress would give more salts
faction to the people of Brooke and
other counties in this end of the dis
trict than that of any man yet men
toned. In our humble opinion,
Judge Jacob is the man for the hour
able, fearless, conscientious,
strong and popular, his selection by
the Democracy as our candidate in
the approaching Congressional con
test would render success certain
Pan-Handle Ners.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

4. L. Davis died Thursday night
at his residence at ten minutes past
Ii o'clock, after short illness of
rheumatism and a complication Of
diseases. Mr.. Davis was an old sol
dier. He served during the late war
as Lieutenant in Company d., Fourth
West Virginia cavalry. He leaves a
wife and several children. Some
time since he and his wife passed
the fiftieth anniversary Of their mar
rage. Mr.. Davis was aged 76 years
at the time of his death. He was
buried by the Andrew Mather Post,
G. A. r., of which he was q member,
at two o'clock on Sunday afternoon,
from the residence Of his son-in-law
w. j. McKindley on Sixth street.
The Post attended in a body.-Park-
ersburg Journal.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

Dakota will open State school Of
mines near the Black Hill.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-04-24

Capt. Geo. II. Flagg, the new post
master, has taken charge Of the
Charlestown postoffice, the transfer
being made after the closing Of the
office last Saturday night. Mr.. John
W. Locke is Capt. Flaggs perma-
nent assistant, and Mr. Robt. S.
Leisenring will remain in the Office
a short while until Capt. Flagg and
Mr. Locke become well acquainted
with their new duties. Mr.. b. +.
Leisenring, the late postmaster, will
enter into the general prosecution of
the life and fire insurance business.
Charlesto,cn Spirit.