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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-02-23

From appearances no one would
take James Shank to be very gay
Lothario, but the action Of the court
on last Thursday shows him to be a
man who has been divorced from two
women. At tne time Shanks was
prosperous, had a family and lived
well, but an infatuation sprang up
within his breast for his --latest"
some years ago, and through its
cause he was divorced from his first
wife and soon married the object Of
his affections. ETHEREAL bliss seems
not to have visited this union, and
for some years there have been bick-
erings, brawls and blows, with peri
odical regularity, SO to speak and
from what we learn from the neigh
bors. Some time since the unhappy
woman sued for divorce and Thurs
day it was granted. 1t can be said
of Shanks that when not in his cups
he was very Industrious, but the cup
periods of his existence occurred
with too great frequency. His wife
retains the teams, COW and all real
estate.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-02-23

Last Tuesday was railroad day in
Fairmont. Ex-senator Camden met
Vice President Lord, General Man
ager Clements, and Superintendent
Legge, Of the B. Il 0. road, to make
terminal arrangements at this point
with them. The B. q 0. road from
Johntown to this place was inspect
ed, and we have no doubt satisfac-
tory arrangements will be made, but
were unable to ascertain what was
actually done.
The distinguished party came in
Mr.. Clements private car, "West
Virginia" While here they made
an inspection of the coal mines in
this vicinity, accompanied by Judge
Fleming, J. E. Watson, Mr.. Hilder-
brand, private secretary of Mr..
Clements, S. L. Watson, and w. B.
Brooks, superintendent of the Mon
tana Mines. The party were up at
the CASTOR mines, and went down to
Montana and inspected the new
washer and crusher lately put in at
that place, which is now working
very successfully. On their return
they were sumptuously dined by
Mrs. Judge Fleming. The visitors
left the same evening very much
pleased and favorably impressed
with our mines and coal fields, and
the wonderful natural advantages OF
this section of the country.
The engineers are now at work on
the new railroad. They are under
the charge Of Col. Fickinger, chief
engineer of the Ohio River Road.
MI. Peddigrew, of the same railroad,
is in charge of the location. On
Wednesday they commenced to sur
vey the route, beginning at the up
per end of the CASTOR road. Both
sides of the river will be surveyed
for it is not known on which side of
the river the road will be located,
but is generally supposed that it
will cross the river several times.
Work Of getting the right of way
will now be pushed as fast as posi-
Bile, and the road will more than like
ly be attracted by the best induce
ments.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-02-23
"THERE's A WOMAN In IT.,
BY Prof. w. p. Wiley, Presbyterian
Church, Thursday Evening Feb. FL.

A bran new practical and interest
ing lecture, adapted to the wishes of
all. We point with pride to our own
fellow citizen as the gentleman Sc
lected to deliver the fourth lecture of
the Eureka course. While the COM
mittee has been fortunate in secur-
ing heretofore, the very best talent
in the field, we turn with feeling
of patriotic pride to Prof. w. P. Will
ley as one of the formost lecturers of
our State, who is quite able to hold
the interests of the lecture course up
TO its present high standard as shown
by the sympathy of our people, and
who will make all glad that hear him.
We might reprint some of the
many high compliments paid Mr..
Wiley as a platform orator well
known throughout our State, but his
literary reputation among US is the
highest compliment that can be paid
him as a, lecturer.
Season tickets for the remaining
two lectures, given by Prof. Wiley
and DR.. Willis, for sale at DR..
Laziers drug store. Also single tick
cts at same place.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-02-23
Notice to the Public---c Change Of
Rates.

The Union improvement Company
are now ready to supply natural gas for
fuel and light in any quantity and offer
the following rates
Cook stoves, $1.25 per month, ~
months; first heating stove or crate,
$1.75 per month, 6 months; each other
CRATE or heating stove, $l.25 per month,
6 months; each light, Is cts. per month,
II months. s
A discount Of 25 cents for each fire =
allowed ii paid for on OK before the 10th
of each month in advance. Taking ad-
vantage Of the discount will make the
cost Of fuel as follows:
Cook stoves, $l2 per year; first Grate
and heating stove, 80 per year; each
other CRATE or stove, Sc per year,
Safety valves have been attached %
the street mains and any increase a
pressure above the normal is prevented.
Every precautiop will be taken II fcnfof
the use Of gas by the most inexpeticn
absolutely safe Holders q coi1t16Q(S
are requeeted 10 present tISom e. ~
once for change ID rstso 50
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-02-23


Last Monday afternoon at O'Clock
District Attorney Huss was handed
a telegram in the Court room from
Prothonotary Green, of Philadelphia
announcing the fact that the Supreme
Court had that morning rendere,. a
decision on the appeal of George
Clark, convicted of the murder Of
VIM. McCausland, in which the de-
cision of the Greene county court, in
refusing to grant Cl.rk new trial,
was affirmed.
1t was generally expected here
that the decision would be made
known Monday as the time for
Clark's execution was drawing near,
having been fixed for the 2lst.
Owing to the delay in receiving
the decision from the Supreme
Court, however, Governor Beaver,
through petition of Clark's attorney,
last Saturday, granted respite
which places the date OF execution
two months and nine days later,
April 80 An effort will. be made to
have the date changed again, as the
one last fixed will occur during the
regular term of Court.
The decision of the Supreme Court
covers some fine points raised by the
defense, one being that the Sheriff
was the prosecutor against Clark
and also, as bound by law to do, as
sisted In filling the jury-whed and
the drawing of the jury before whom
Clark was tried. Another excep
tion taken by the defense was the
fact that most of the jurymen had
read accounts in the newspapers OF
the murder, the arrest of the defend
ant and the evidence offered against
him at habeas- corpus hearing,
One or two of the jurymen had ad
mitted that they formed an opinion
as to the defendants probable guilt
from reading the papers, but not a
fixed opinion. There were num-
Der of other points of exception TAX
en-
The case was taken to the Supreme
Court In the first week in January,
and notwithstanding 1t was very
long one, filling over 900 pages Of a
paper book, the decision was expect
ed sooner. Preliminaries had been
taken toward preparing for the exc
cution, and the matter which is most
troubling the officials is to find a
place suitable for it,
The cells occupy the main part OF
the Jail, and Notwithstanding a wide
corridor extends entirely around
them yet in this, it is thought, there
would not be sufficient space. The
space between the rear door of the
Court House and the jail has been
suggested as suitable, but we under
stand the County Commissioners
consulted ex Sheriff Sterling, Of Fay
cite County, and he pronounced the
space not large enough. 1t is prob
able that it will be necessary to use
a part of the yard that adjoins the
jail, for the execution, which OF
course will be surrounded by high
enclosure A gallows will be Dor
rowed from one Of the nieghboring
counties.
We understand that Clark attor-
ney Jas. +. Sayers, Esq, informed
him of the decision of the Supreme
Court and that he exhibited no no.
ticeable change of countcnance or
4 - -
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-02-23
Married.

JoNEs-LAcoK-From the Hunt
ington Daily Times of the 18th inst.
We clip the following notice of the
marriage Of G gentleman who was
brought up in this county and who
has a great many friends here
Along with them the New DOMINION
extends it's very best wishes. Here
is the notice given by our contem-
porary:
AT the home of the brides parents
this morning, Jno. A. Jones and Inez
Lacock were united In marriage,
Rev. Walker, of Fifth Avenue Bap-
fist Church, officiating. The mar
riage ceremony took place at 10
O'Clock promptly and was Witnessed
by about thirty of the contracting
parties most intimate friends and
relatives.
The bride was dressed in a tray-
cling costume Of electric blue cloth
and wore a boquet Of easter flowers
and roses, and made very hand
some and charming bride. The
groom was dressed in the conven-
tional black.
Mr.. Jones is one of our most re-
spected business men and occupies
high place in the estimation Of oul
citizens; his acquaintance with the
people of this and adjoining counties
is very large and he looks forward
to very posperous future. He has
lately completed a handsome dwell
ing on Fifth avenue where he and
his wife will take up their residence
Miss Lacock, who has now become
Mrs. Jones, is most pleasant and
charming lady, and is well known
and highly esteemed in our city, and
has a host of friends who accompany
her venture into matrimony with
their best wishes.
The presents. that formed toker
of the regards Of the friends and rel
atives Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jones were
many, beautiful and valuable.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones left on tht
1915 train for Cincinnati, where
they will spend the balance of the
week, after which they will return
and be at home in their residence OF
9th avenue.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-02-23


The law card of Mr.. /. G. Lazzell
appears in this issue. Mr.. Lazzell
is very prompt, careful business
man and persons entrusting business
to him may rely on their interests
being well guarded.
JUDGE HAGANs delivered fare
well address to the grand jury Tues
day evening, Immediately before the
body was discharged. which was
slightly out of the ordinary, He
commended them for their prompt
ness and efficiency. A Monongalia
grand jury is generally as slow set
Of people as can be imagined but
the one Of this term seems not to
have been constructed on that plan.
A. A. RoGERs, the popular photo
grapher who has been here for few
years and carried on a successful
business, on Thursday transferred
his Photographic outfit toa Mr.. Rog-
ers, of Pittsburg, the latter gentle
man having removed his family to
this place and started in on his work.
The place will still remain Rogers"
notwithstanding the transfer. The
retiring gentleman will remain in
Morgantown and engage in other
business.
HOLMES and Cross, the Young men
from the country who have been in
Jail for some time on charge Of
breaking into the Grant school house
in January, were released from limbo
this morning, the Grand Jury fail
ing to find an indictment against
them. They may and may not be
very bad boys but the evidence
against them was the causeo of much
ridicule and from the first there Was
not anything to show case against
them. It's we'll when people bring
in charges to be sure they're right
then 60 ahead.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-02-23
Church Notes.

Services were held both morning
and evening at the p. E. Church
Sunday, conducted by the Rector,
Rev. John Amber.
Last Sunday was the second quar-
terly meeting day of the current
year at the NJ. E. Church. Presiding
Elder Chenowith preached both NOR
ming and evening.
The protracted meeting at the M.
P. Church still continues, with sew
eral seekers at this time and Is who
have made profession of religion.
The meeting has been in progress
for the past three weeks. The pas
tor Rev. Corbin, announces that
members will be received into the
church this evening.
Last Sunday afternoon occurred
the third of series of musical ses-
sions by the M. E. Sunday school
orchestra. The attendance was large
and the music rendered even better
than is generally given by the orches-
ira, which is always fine. The must
cal sessions are becoming popular
and all will look forward anxiously
for the next one.
For the encouragement of those
who rejoice in truth and righteous
ness we desire to announce through
your columns the result of % days
labor in the vineyard of the Lord by
the church of Christ at Lining, near
Burton, and Pleasant Valley, near
Mooresville, both in this county.
Elder D. L. Ammons, of Fairmont,
W. Va, was laboring with us in word
and doctrine, Sixty-five have been
added to the church in the two meet
ings, 80 at Lining and So at Pleas
ant Valley; AZ by confession and
baptism and 3S who had previously
obeyed from the heart, that form of
doctrine which Paul delivered to the
Romans in chapter 6, verses and 5.
Brother Ammons has been labor
ing less than two years in the minis
try, but the word of the Lord is
quick and powerful. Large numbers
could not be accommodated with
seats or standing room. Brother
Ammons goes from here to Barrack-
vile to assist the church at that
place in series ofmeetings. -
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-02-23
More Pensions for MonongaIians.

We are glad to note the fact that
Michael Rice has been granted a
pension and has received $744 back
pay. 1t was procured through the
efforts of DR., John II. Hoffman, who
formerly was a very successful pension
agent.
Thomas Warman has also been
granted pension and few days
ago received a check for 81, 1928
back pay. 1t was procured we be-
lieve by Mr.. E. Shisler.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-02-23

.I.|@ "A
Ii III following report 4 lndicat r.
perfect aftepdance, C perfect conduct
+ perfect recitations. Pupils whoss
names appear under any Of thest
letters have been perfect 10 that
which the letter indicates. Every
pupil whose name appears under A
c, r, has neither been absent moi
tardy, has been perfect in behavior
and has made an average class stand
ing above 9,75 on a scale Of 1000
The object of the report is to give
an incentive to excellence. Though
the standing for perfect recitations
is high and many may have good
lessons but fail to reach it, yet the
honor is greater, and the benefit OF
the incentive increased:
DIVISION D.
A C R-Ida Berkshire, Myrtle
Masters, Sammie Chadwick.
A C-Gracie Hogue, Fay Mathers,
George Wood, Bert Linn, John Mad
agan.
A R-Harry Finnell.
c R-Stella Mackey, Ralph Rog-
ers.
A-Maud Sennett, Katie French,
Ralph Fleming, Charlie French,
vint Hindman, Max Mathers, Frank
Protzman, Thomas Shanks, Dorsey
Slime, Jesse Watts.
C-Addie Bartholow, Maud Bar
tholow, Gertie Bartholow, Daisy
Fleming, Jennette Hayes, Nyda Kin
caid, Della Kincaid, Letha Morgan
May Nuzum, Florence Weaver, Harry
Chips, Guy Lawhead, James More
land, Willie Martin, Clarence Phil
Ups, Claude Phillips. Frank Reed
John Shisler, Walter Turne Harry
Wagner, Hattie Reed.
DIVISION c.
A c REESE Hogue, Edna Brick
err, Daisy Wood.
A C--Blanche Hackney, Nelli'
Pickenpaugh, Katie Shafer, Charli'
Madagan.
A R-Karl Rogers, Hannic Ma
dera.
A-Wilbur Robes.
C-Linnie Chips, Lizzie Shaffer
man, Fannie Wagner, Dora Baker
Ollie Fisher. Luther Morris, james
Evans, Charlie Price.
DIVISION b.
A c R-Laura Bailey, Minnie
Berkshire, Flora Hayes, Lucy Wood
A C-Alice Cobun, Annie Hack
ney, Lou Reed, Ada Wade, Lille
Widows, Ella French, John Hoffman
Guy Linn, Vain Wiley.
A--Mary Pickcnpaugh.
C-Willa Brand, Della Henncn
Ida Pastorius, Katie Watts, Davic
Nuce.
ACR-B Blanche Wood, Lou Hoguc
Louisa Huston, Mary Madagan
Harry Fleming
c R-Lonnie Protzman, Nellie
Moeeland. Bert Lawhead
A C--Lillie Hennen. Estella Child
ester, Nora Madagan, Mary Hayes
Willie Hayes, Willie Madagan.
C~-1da Cox, Bertha MeVieker
Charlie Phillips, Jennette Domain
James Brand, Anna Kitchens, Mar,
Evans, Ella Wells, Clark Picken
paugh, Mamie Berkshire, Lora Nor
ris, Mary Dering, Mamie Watts
Willie Cohun, John Cobun, Johr
Hackney. Nora Joseph, Alice Rogers
james Hare, Fred Davis.
A--Addie Reay.
HIGH SCHOOL.
A G R-Emma Van Glider, Clar
ence Hare.
A R-Lida Bailey, Louise Finnel
Ida Hackney, Clyde Fleming.
R--Della Berkshire, Alice Bailey
Sallie Lawhead. leila Price, Bert
Wood.
C--Myrtie Hayes, Wilson Jami
son.
A--Bcssie Marstella.
The cooperation Of parents and
guardians is earnestly solicited.
Respectfully,
r. w. TArp, Principal
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-02-23
Small Farm for Sale.

offer for sale my farm Of 49, acres,
about "A cleared, and the balance in
woodland. Comfortable house, sm&ll
barn, crib, granery, and spring at door,
plenty Of water on farm, young orchard
and a variety of fruits. Liee on good
road, 81 miles from Morgantown, half
mile from Stewartstown. Convenient to
church, postoffice and school, good
neighborhood, etc. For further infor-
nation call on or address
SARAH ELLEN ROBINSON,
Stewartstown,
Monongalia Co., w. Va
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-02-23

EvANs-William j. Evans died at
his home near Rockton, Vernon coun-
ty, Wisconsin, on Friday February
s, 1889, in his S1st year. Deceased
had been afflicted with paralysis for
several months prior to his death.
He was the Oldest brother of Mr.. E.
j. Evans one of our leading citizens,
who is now the only surviving male
member of the family, Mr.. Evans
left here many years ago and settled
in Wisconsin where he was highly
esteemed citizen.
SELBY-On Wednesday, ebruary
18th at the residence of her brother,
Morgan Henry, near this place, Mrs
Maria Selby, of Martins Ferry, Ohio
Mrs. Selby was the widow of the late
McGruder Selby, her husband hav-
ing died about four years ago. The
remains were inferred at Pierpoint' Z
on Friday, funeral sermon by Rev
DR.. White, of Morgantown. She
leaves three children, one son and
two daughters. besides many other
relatives and friends. -Easton Cor
respondent.
SuIsLER-At her home in Valley dis
trict, near Masontown, of lung fever
Feb. 7, 1889, Mahala Susan Shislei
(maiden name Kyle J, aged So years.
She was native of Pendleton Coun-
ty, and about Is years ago she was
married at Morgantown to j. Sperry
Shisler, late member of Co. F. LIST U.
S. A. Calvary. They had no chill
dren, and Comrade Shisler is left
alone, but he has the sympathy of all
his old comrades. Funeral services
were conducted at their home by the
Rev. G. w. White, after which the
remains were inferred in the Graham
Cemetery.-King,cood Journal.
McKINNEY-Little Gertie, young
est child of our friends Mr.. and Mrs
Oven S. Mckinney, died last Sun
day morning after lingering illness
of what was thought to be scarlet
fever. She was buried on Monday
afternoon. Funeral services were
held at the house and were conducted
by Rev. Mr.. Davis, Of the NJ, p,
church, Rev. Mr.. Mccormick and DR..
Bolton, of the M. E. church. Inter
ment at the Maple Grove cemetery.
Little Gertie was in her eighth year
and was beautiful and lovable child,
and had the sweetest of dispositions.
She was, indeed, one Of those rare
flowers which scarcely budded ON
earth to bloom in Heaven. The be-
reaved parents have the heartfelt
sympathy of their large number Of
intimate friends.-Indeg.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-02-23

70 the Editor Of the NEW DOMINION:
/ have been showi; hh article in
the Morgantown Post IN regard to
VIM. f. Staggers being before the
United States Grand Jury at Park
ersburg. Said article speaks in
glaringly false terms of VIM. L. Stag
gers. ] will answer to the name,
but not to the lies set forth in the
article. / was before the q. 5.
Grand Jury and the statement l
made as to Josiah Thomas voting at
Wadcstown is about as follows: l
told that | thought Josiah Thomas
voted at Warren precinct and that
had looked over the poll books, but
did not see Josiah Thomas name on
said books, that / haGrun over them
hastily and could have overlooked
his name. / did not say positively
that he did vote. But did say pos
itively as to two other persons that
voted at Warren whose names l did
not see on the poll books.
The bald headed lying bnzzard
states that said knew j. G. Thorn
as had voted twice at the last cleo
ton, once at Tuttlc's and once at
Wadestown. The above is lie.
The author of these lies states that
he has taken pains to verify the mat
ter, and that had examined the
poll books and given testimony bas-
ed on this examination, which is an
internal malicious lie.
Great pains have been taken to in
vestigate the statements l have
made about J.. G. Thomas voting
but there has been no pains taken
to get the statements made by some
Of the Republicans in reference to }.
G. Thomas voting.
Another statement is made that
the most startling act IF downright
treacherv and meanness reported in
this county is connected with my
name. / will say to the creature
who has been showering his wrath
upon the Democrats Of this county
that l do not know his name but
that he is a cracked Republican and
cracked Republican is termed 6
fool in Battelle by both Democrats
and Republicans.
WIN. Il. STAGGERs
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-02-23

8ax 1riIlS, x15tS1 ~, = - I'D
noilsrs, made ~ Ruseell 4 CT, xaa-
siIlion, Ohio. Traction, Roftables
Semi Portable and Stationary. We
defy competition il these goods, in
efficiency Of work to be done, dara~
bility Of machinery, and economy 81
fuel. They are plain and automatic.
The Bookwaltcr Engines are famous
for their eheapneoe, and being q good
reliable engine and 80 are Nagles,
we handle both Elevators for
stores, factories, mills, &c, very
cheap. Circular Saws and Betting
cheaper than you can buy these goods
ofthe factory, or in the city Of Wheel
ing, or Pittsburgh. Planes and
Watchers. all kinds of wood working
machinery, Of the best make and
cheap. A good Burr for wheat, corn
and feed. 90 inch pulley under run
ner for Eighty five Dollars, Verticle,
same price. Corn and Feed Grind
ers at lowest prices. We handle mo-
thing but the best goods, fully war
ranted. See our customers and ask
them. Give us a chance and We will
convince you that we handle no
shoddy. Write us postal for infor-
nation.
WIN. NJ. KIxc1AD,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-02-23

AS BEAVER COLLEGE AND
MUSICAL INSTITUTE for young
ladies at Beaver, Pa, will receive
some endowment next year, enabling
it to reduce its prices somewhat, It
offers special rates for the Spring term
opening March ~. Write for infor-
nation to r. I. TAYLOR, BEA-
YER. PA.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-02-23

Mr.. T. R. Evans is the agent here
for the famous Montana coal and is
ready to fill orders on the shortest
notice for any quantity at the lowest
rates for cash. Leave your ordeys
with him II you want them filed
promptly.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-02-23
WIN. NJ. Krxc1Ap,


DlxoN's Silica Graphite Paint,
made by Jos. Dixon Cruciblc Co,
Jersey City, N. j., covers more than
double the surface Of any other
paint 1t is unaffected by heat or
cold, storms, salt air, rust or even
acids. A tin roof well painted will
not need repainting for 10 to Ii years
or longer. 1t is equally useful for
metal, iron or wood work.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-02-23
Boom for BENT.

A comfortable room in the central
part Of the town, suitable for stu
dents ssor other gentlemen. Terms
moderate Inquire At this ONCE.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-02-23
The Best Laundry Work.

Merit always wins in the long run.
Hence it is that the Muskingum
Steam Laundry's customers are rap
idly increasing in number. Its work
is it's best advertisement Mr.. Wa
tiers, the proprietor, lis constantly
adding improvements and conven-
fences, the help employed is all ex-
perienced, and the work turned out
is first class in every respect. No
chemicals used in washing to injure
the finest linen. Mr.. A. Bowers,
agent in Morgantown for the Mus
kingum Steam Laundry, will for
ward all laundry. Take your laun-
dry work to the barber shop.