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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05

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Hand

The following Is a copy Of letter
published in the Weston Democrat,
and claimed by it to have been writ
ten by recently elected Republican
delegate to Hon. w. Z. Lively, of
Lewis county. The name of the
writer is not given, but the Demo
crot promises to furnish it should it
be denied by all the delegates-elect
from this county.
The letter was written under the
impression that the gentleman to
whom it was addressed was Re-
publican-an enormous mistake
for Mr.. Lively is one of the staunch-
est Democrats in the State Here is
the letter:
"HoN. w. f. LIVELY, Weston. W.
"a.
"DEAR SfR-Allow me to impress
upon you the Importance of being on
hand at the opening of the Legisla-
ture. If we, the Republicans, are all
present and three or more of the
Democrats are absent, | think we
can organize the House, which we
hope to be able to do. This is of
Importance to us; don't fail.
Truly yours, &c,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05
ONLY TWO ARE ALIVE.
x-Representatiye WattersOn's Re.
Elections on the Congress of 1889.

Ii. M. Watterson, the father of
Editor Watterson, of the Louisville
Courter-Jouymal, is in Washington.
He is over seventy-five years of age,
but remarkably well preserved, and
may well be styled the Nestor of ex-
members of Congress. To a Post
reporter he said:
Il have just heard of the death of
Cardiff w. Andrews, of Kentucky, a
member of Congress in 1889, aged
eighty six years. This recalls to me
the fact that of the al members of
Congress and tiftytwo Senators of
1889, only myself and the Hon. Phil
ip Frank Thomas, of Maryland, are
alive. The leaves are falling" con
cluded the venerable ex-Representa
tive.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05
Stumptown News.

STUMProwN, Dec. 2o.-Xmas
was very quietly observed in this
vicinity.
The meeting at Custom Run
Church closed the 18th inst, with
one accession to the Church, after
a protracted effort of over two
weeks.
Rev. Hart holds services at this
place every two weeks; his next
appointment will be the 9th of JAN
nary.
Miss AIDA Bonniheld, of Flick
ersvlle, who was>xisiting her sister
Mrs. AS. Barker, Of this place
during the past ten days, returned
to her home Wednesday, after
forming many new friendships,
whose good wishes go with her.
BLACKWELL Ridgway, of this place,
has in his possession a singular
production of nature which he rails
ed the past summer. LISA double
headed cabbage, both of which
grew upon the same stalk with the
leaves growing around them the
same as around a single head.
Our teacher, A. S. Barker gave
his school a spelling and literary
entertainment the 2Ist. which was
largely attended and quite sue
cess. Considering the crowd that
was present excellent order pre-
vailed and every one seemed to en-
joy himself. OF those present we
noticed Chas Allebaugh and Dor
sey Slime, of Morgantown. Among
the exercises were addresses by
d. B. Waters, w. L. Wharton
and Gideon Cole. Messrs. Waters
and Wharton discussed the disad-
vantages and meager opportuni-
ties to obtain an education in ear
ly times compared with the great
and comfortable opportunities of the
present time. That many Of our
greatest men acquired honor and
fame in the face of all these disad-
vantages, and that the present ris-
ing generations are not superior
perhaps not equal-to those of ear
lier times considering the great OPP
FORTUNES afforded them; that the
world is moving at very rapid
rate of speed, and the youth who
do not make use of every available
chance rendered them in this great
race of life, will drop out and the
world will never know they enter
ed in the race at all.
Mr.. Cole delivered an excellent |
lecture upon Anatomy and physi-
ology. Want of space forbids my
dwelling upon this part of the ex-
ercises. Suffice it to say his talk
showed him to be well acquainted
with what he discussed
There are several cases of sick
ness in this section. Saml Ram
sey has been suffering with an at
tack of biliousness. Joe and Lau-
ra Deets have been confined to the
house with severe colds. All of
the above are convalescent.
Mrs. Brewer has been suffering
the past week with a severe attack
of pneumonia, but we are glad to
report her better.
Miss Nellie Teter, Of Arnetts-
vile, was visiting friends here and
at Cassville the first of the week.
Bud Simpson and wife, of Farm
ington, accompanied by Mrs. Ly-
dia Clayton Of the same place, re-
turned to their home to-day after
an extended visit to friends in Mon
ongalia.
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T. w. Anderson
has for sale great variety of
FARMS.
-ALSUl-
BUILDING LOTS & RESIDENCES,
for sale in Morgantown, and
HOUSES TO RENT.

Also writes Fire Insurance Policies
on application in the following COM
fpanies.--,S-.
The American Insurance Company,
of Wheeling, W Va. - -
Peabody Insurance Company Of
Wheeling, W. Va.
Fire and Marine Insurance Company
of Wheeling, W. Va.
Franklin Insurance Company, of
Wheeling, W. Va.
Reading Insurance Company, of
Reading, Pa.
Providence Washington Insurance
Company, of Providence, Rhode Island,
established 1893.
All the above Companies are as good
as the best-some of them having been
satisfactorily worked in this county for
Is or 20 years.
If you want to insure your property
write him and he will come at once and
inspect and insure it,
If you want to buy Farm, or Build
ing Lot or Residence in Morgantown,
write for descriptive list, to Morgan
town, W. Va.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05
THE INAUGURATION PROGRAM.
An Old Custom to be Revived by Harri-
son $15, 200 ICivilians In Line.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-General
Harrison has requested that the Gus
tom which formerly prevailed in es-
corting the President elect to the
Capitol to take the oath of office
shall be observed in his case. Since
the inauguration of Grant the prac-
tice has been for the President elect
to repair to the White House and
there be received, in company with
the President, by the military and
civic escort, the President and Presi-
dent-elect riding together in the car
riage of the former to the Capitol.
When Grant was inaugurated Presi-
dent johnson did not attend the
inaugural ceremonies in consequence
OF the estrangement that existed be-
tween these two men. Prior to the
war the custom was for the Presi-
dent-elect to remain in his rooms at
Wizards Hotel until the Presidents
carriage reached that point. when
the procession was kaited long
enough for the President elect to
take seat in the Presidents car
riage. This custom will be observ-
ed at the coming inauguration.
General Harrison willreach Wash
ington week prior to the Inaugural
tion and will stop at the Arlington
Hotel, an annex to that hostelry hav-
ing been secured for himself and
family. On March he will repair
to Wizards Hotel. and from that
point join the inaugural procession
to the Capitol.
The number Of civic organizations
that have informed the Inaugural
Committee of their intention to take
part in the inaugural parade is SO
up to date. Seventy six Of these or.
CARNATIONS comprise I5,45S men.
The number of men in the other or
CARNATIONS has not been reported.
Quarters have been secured for the
majority of these organizations.
The military organizations are not
included in the number given above.
All the organizations that will be
here have not yet reported, but from
the data now in the hands Of the In
augural Committee it is evident that
the parade is going to reach colossal
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05
A Newsy Letter From Cheat Neck.

CHEAT NECK, Dec. 3I.-After a
long absence, on my return | will
endeavor to note a few facts for
your worthy paper.
We are having pleasant winter
and the health of our community
T7 IS excellent.
Rev. F. G. W. fefd- closed his
protracted meeting at Fletcher on
the 25th. The church and pastor
were greatly blest
Rev. ]. M. Conway will begin a
series of meetings at Calvary this
evening.
Mrs. Thomas Gibson and fami-
ly, of Scottdale, are visiting at ].
L. Hills, also Roy and Perry Hill
of the same place, are spending
the holidays at their grandpa's, ].
L. Hill, and James Donaldson's.
Our friend, Geo. Jenkins, of
Uniontown, spent last week at his
home in this place and | guess he
did not forget to call on friends
near Easton.
Miss Cora Roby returned last
week from an extended visit to
Fairchance.
Charles Dickinson spent last
week in Pittsburg with his brother,
H. A. Dickinson.
Harry L. Baker, Sylvester Ridg-
way and Charley Goodwin have
gone to Scottdale to spend the win
ter. We learn there are several
more of our estimable young men
who will locate there soon.
VIM. A. Donaldson killed a fine
deer one day last week.
A party from Scottdale spent
few days hunting in this place last
week, and returned home very
merry after having killed one rab-
bit and one squirrel.
VIM. Lyons, teacher of JENNIE
wine School, gave his scholars a
treat on Christmas eve which was
enjoyed by all.
Our schools are progressing
finely under the management of
Miss Mary Costello, M. T. Sisler
and VIM. Lyons.
We are sorry to note the illness
of James Donaldson who has been
confined to his bed for the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Jenkins gave
their young friends pleasant So
cial, Christmas eve. There were
about thirty present and all enjoy
ed the occasion until late hour,
when they all returned to their
homes thanking the host and host
ess for their hospitality.
On Monday evening the 24th, the |
members of Fallen Timber class, of |
the Avery Circuit, M. P. Church, |
presented their pastor Rev. J. M.
Conway with fine overcoat. Such
an expression of esteem is highly |
appreciated by the pastor, who
herewith returns his many thanks
to this beloved people.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05

GEORGETOWN, Dec. 31.-Since my
last communication three of the old
est denizens of Grant district have
passed away.
Mrs. Mary Arnett, of Arnettsville,
died ON the 18th inst. aged 70 years.
Mrs, Mary Kelly died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Riggs, on Lit
tie Indian creek, on Monday the oath
aged about 80 years. Her brother,
Mr. Andrew Tough, on Friday the
2sth, at his home near Sugar Grove,
aged so years, dying on his sOth
birthday.
Another land sale has been made
in town d. Y McElroy having sold
a part of the lot purchased of Mus
grave to VIM. Ralphsnider who, l
understand, intends putting up
large business house on it in the
near future.
The principle business at this
time seems to be putting in bids for
carrying the mails on the three routes
connected with this place and Ar
nettsviIle. Which is making things
lively for the postmasters and Nota-
ry publics.
So far the holidays have been very
quiet here, and the turkeys seem to
be jubilant at the prospect of long
life.
Wonder if there were any etceteras
besides their effectual fervent pray
ers for the success of the Rebuilt
can ticket in the bargain, transaction
and agreement by which several la
dies in the neighborhood were pre-
sented with Bingham aprons after
the election on account Of their ser
vices in the campaign by the leaders
or at least one Of the leaders of the
Republican party at this place. 1T
their prayers did effect the result so
favorably. what Il pity it is that
Boss QUAY, ex Governor Foster and
the other great lights of the party
did not understand their cheap John
methods of carrying on an election
What an immense amount OF brain
and Doodle might have been saved
had they only learned in time that
the promise of few aprons to the
women for their prayers for success
would have been all that was needed
All the blessings Of protection, pub
lie plumber and political partizan-
ship secured for at least four years
for the trifing expenditure of two
or three gingham aprons! o Je-
hosophat!
The Cox firm have moved their
steam saw mill to Henry L. Yost's
and will be ready to start in day
or two.
Theodore Barker and family were
visiting here last week.
Miss Lou Stewart made a flying
visit to her home during the holt
days.
Wishing we editor and employees
of the New DOMINION a happy New
Year allow me to remain yours
truly, TIN O'KANE
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05
COOLEY RELEASED.

Uniontown Standard.

Uniontown Standard.
Frank Cooley was released from
Jail this morning on bail furnished
by his. father, Lewis Cooley, of
Georges township, and Miss Eliza
PASTORS, of Haydentown, the young
lady to whom he is engaged to be
married. The hearing was before
Judge Ewing in chambers at 10 a.
m. Bond was fixed at $1,000 after
some discussion on the part of at
torneys Hertzog, for the prosecution,
and Kennedy and Mexican for the
defense Mr.. Cooley testified to the
possession Of property worth $500
and Miss PASTORS had a 5000 inter
est in Il tract of land above Fair
chance District Attorney Hertzog
thought the bail ought to be at least
$4,000. Mr. Kennedy urged that the
willingness of his father and betroth-
ed to risk their all ought to count
as evidence that the young man did
not intend to run away. Judge Ew
ing expressed an opinion that the
ground for this belief would be
stronger if the bail were furnished
by strangers. The district attorney,
however, agreed to accept the secur-
| ity offered on the parties waving
their exemption and the bond was
fixed at the sum named.
There is very little new to report
in the way of developments in the
case looking to the detection of the
authors Of the crime No reward
has been offered, which is not cred
liable fact to record. The outrage
was one of the most fiendish that has
disgraced community, and the feel
ing among the citizens is still in
tense. But the rascals won't mind
indignation, so long as it proves as
harmless as it has so far. What
they fear is some tangible attempt to
ferret them out, such as the employ
ment of skilled detective. The
general impression is that nothing
has been gained by being so hasty
in making one arrest, as it has the
effect of checking the unraveling of
the mystery.
In this connection it may be stat
ed that William Smith, of Georges
township, was visited on the same
night and it is supposed by the same
parties. Mr.. Smith is comfortably
fixed old bachelor living with his
sister some two miles West of Miss
Ross's residence. About 10 o'clock
on the night in question Mr.. Smith,
who had not gone to bed yet, heard
noise on the porch. He asked who
was there, and the answer came that
they had freed coon up l.. the
woods and wanted to borrow an ak
to cut the tree down. Mr.. Smith
replied that they could get an ak
from his neighbor Smiley, just above.
With this they began to hammer on
the door. Mr.. Smith called to an
other inmate of the house to bring
him the gun, whereupon the would
be burglars and torturers departed.
About IL o'clock three men were
seen passing along the road near the
residence of Justus Dunn, which is
about midway between the Smith
and Ross residences. Two were
walking and one was on horseback.
They were undoubtedly the same
parties, and were then on their way
from Smiths to Ross's.
There seems to be regular band
of burglars in the upper end, and
their operations at the house of Sam.
Humbert some time ago, and later at
Becca Browns ON the river, and still
later at Miss Ross's, should be
enough to induce the citizens to or
ganize to hunt them down.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05

GEORGETOWN, Dec. 31.-After To-
day we will write it 1885 no more,
The holidays have been very quiet,
business going on much as usual.
Capt. /. Z. Arnett made visit to
Richie county.
L. c. Stewart, of Avon, Doddridge
county, arrived among his friends in
Grant.
H. Nj. Clayton and Il. p. Arnett,
of Arnettsville, went to Barbour
county the Goth ON a canvasing tour.
S. Stewart is said to be in Wash
ington city. gone over to take Grover
little Christmas gift or something
of the kind.
There has been a lively time in the
proposal business for the carrying
of the L. 5. mail on routes 1874,
1916 and 1887, quite number of
bids are in and some are of the opin-
ion that most of the routes will be
sold at lower rates than formerly.
VIM. A. Thorn is now in Lewis
county on a prospecting tour, and If
suited will likely locate there,
Supt. Glasscock visited schools at
Georgetown and Stewards Run last
week and reports them in good con
dition He held an educational
meeting at Stewards Run Wednes-
day night.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05
John Hamilton for Clerk.

John Hamilton, Esq, of Calhoun
county, will be candidate for clerk
of the House Of Delegates, at the
coming session of the Legislature
Mr.. Hamilton represented his coun-
ty in the last session and made quite
an impression as an able legislator.
lie is a courteous and an accommo-
dating gentleman, and well qualified
for the position be seeks, having
served as assistant clerk in the Sen
ate heretofore.- Huntingdon Times.
The NEW DOMINION is pleased to
learn that John will be a candidate
for this honorable position, and en-
dorses his candidacy.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05
A Cyclone of Good Luck.

Well, the Athens is feeling right
comfortable, thank you!
What, with water and natural gas
and coal gas and all other kinds of
gas, wont we gas though!
We think, under the circumstances
we have a right to gas little
When all these good things come
pouring down upon us like a cyclone
so suddenly, so mysteriously and SO
unexpectedly we would be stolid in
deed if we did not take on somewhat
of an ethereal mood and proceed to
assume metropolitan proportions.
We are getting out of the woods
in good shape All these honors
and emoluments are being thrust
upon us. We haven't so much as
asked for them. They are rendered
free gratis-fo nothing. No doubt,
too, the company which proposes to
furnish all these benefits will think
it honor enough to be allowed the
privilege and will not charge any
thing for them!
When we get the gas and the wat.
er, all we will want to make our hap
piness complete will be the Black
Bottle.
(Our readers will understand that
we refer only to the Black Bottle
Railroad.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05
THEY HAVE GOT EN-.
Wilson and Pendleton Receive Their
Certificates

CHARLESTON. w, Va, December 26.
Governor Wilson to-day issued
commissions of election to John O.
Pendleton, Congressman elect from
the First distric, and w. L. Wilson.
Congressman-elect from the Second
district. There was no protest pre-
sented in this case. Commissions
were not issued to Congressman from
the Third and Fourth districts. The
two issued are to Democrats. Gov
ernor Wilson says he will not issue
commissions to the other Congress
men until he can do so according 10
law.
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70 blacken her name.

u Hon. Geo. c. Sturgiss as an APP
plicant for the United State District
Attorneyship of the district Of West
Virginia to succeed Gen. Watts.
Mr.. Sturgiss is an affable gentle
man and one of the best lawyers in
the State. He would do credit to
his party in that position.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05
The Democratic party is stronger

The Democratic party is stronger
to-day than it ever was. 1t is com
mitted to an idea that will be Endorsed
overwhelmingly. 1t had popular
majority in the late election of 100,-
900. In 1892 the Democratic party
that is now being written as dead by
Republican newspapers will carry the
country by larger popular and cleo
toral vote than has ever before been
given a presidential candidate.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05

The letter is of Importance only
showing how closely the Republicans
are watching the corners for an adj
vantage, and how eager they are to
gain by hook or crook that which in
fairness they are not entitled to.
We think itsquite safe to suppose
that every Democratic member of
the Legislature is fully advised Of
the imperative necessity for his
presence here at the very moment Of
the meeting of that body; nor do we
suppose that there is a single Demo
cratic member who will failin prompt
ness ON that occasion.-Gnzette.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05

Governor Wilson has issued com
missions to J. w. English and Henry
Brannon as Judges of the Supreme
Court, for term of twelve years,
beginning on January l, 1889. The
following is the total vote cast in
this State at the November election
for Judges of the Court of Appeals
English, (Democrat), 1899; Bran
mon, (Democrat), ISIS; Mason,
Republican,, 7S,3O6; McWhorter,
Republican 1920.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05

A law passed by the last Congress
provides that, instead of the first
Wednesday in December as hereto
fore, the second Monday in January
is the date upon which the Presi-
DENTAL electors shall meet at their
respective State capitals to cast their
vote for President and Vice Presi
dent. The ballots of the electors
will be opened and counted in Joint
session of Congress on the second
Wednesday in February.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05

Miss LiSia Simpson has purchas-
ed the Point Pleasant Gazette and
assumed charge as business manag-
er and local editor. We extend to
our fair contemporary best wishes
for her success in the journalistic
field.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05

There will be no. leap year after
1896 until 1904. The year 1900
ought to be a leap year but it will
not, for it will contain 365 days.
1900 is the exception to the rule that
leap years are divisible by four. But
it is not exact in astronomical calcu-
lation to add whole day every four
years. hence a leap year must be
dropped out now and then.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05

Il5Ok Kenne must be a holy
Terror to some Of the Republican ed
itors Of this State, judging from the
savage manner in which they attack
him. Senator Kenna will no doubt
aucceed himself in the Senate.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05

The six Thousand miners of the
Monongahela Valley who we're re-
Gently thrown out of employment
are enjoying the blessings of the
Republican idea of an home mar
ket and protected labor.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05
Is Every Farmer Rich Enough:

Are there no farms in Monongalia
county for sale?
Is there the exact measure of land
to every farmer which he wants, and
not foot to spare?
Is everybody happy and contented
and unwilling to make change to
improve his condition if he could?
This certainly seems to be the con-
dition of things in our county. The
New DOMINION has been heralding
: n hG f0Gtu,Sa> some weeks that there
I4dfries for lands in this county
those who are seeking to buy and
locate. The Secretary of the Immi-
grafton Association is asking for in
formation on this head, and proposes
to send buyers for lands to anybody
who has them to sell, free of charge
and without asking any thanks.
There ought to be a hundred farms
for sale in this county. There is
more than one-half the land in this
county that is uncultivated and I'M
productive of anything but taxes be-
cause the farms are too large. If
our tanners would divide their farms
and>put one-half of them into money,
and the money into the other half
which they retain, they would be
more prosperous. and the whole
county would gain in population and
wealth.
The New DOMINION will gladly
furnish information to either those
who want to sell or those who want
to buy. Or parties who want to do
Der can consult Geo. Z. sturgiss
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05

Our Ohio contemporaries have
given West Virginia rest since the
White Cap outrages have been made
unpblic. Had anything of that kind
wired in the little Mountain
how they would have delight
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-05
For Sale at n Rarroiu

Five acres adjoining A. L. Wade
also the property now occupied by
n. z. Baker in Morgantown, VIVA,
For particulars address,
+. E. BAKER,
McCance Blo
Pittsburg Pa.