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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-10-05
Let the Work BE Begun,

Street paving is the next improve
ment that claims public attention
We would suggest that Peasants
street will be a favorable point to
begin. 1t would require no grading
it is narrow and would cost less than
any other, it is the chief thorough
fare to and from the station and the
Bridge Company will agree to pave
and keep in pair that part between
Front street and the bridge This
street would be the easiest one to
pave, the cheapest aud most impor
tant Let council make arrange
ments to begin the work soon. A
leading citizen aud a large tax, pay
er of Fairmont said a few days ago
that they would reduce the munich
pal levy there the coming year about
20 per cent for the reason that since
they had paved streets they had no
expense for repairs Why could we
not save money the same way2
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-10-05
Church Notes.

Rev. Ross Ward, pastor of the
Baptist church, will hold regular
services next Sabbath at l0:45 A. NJ.
and 1902. NJ. Sunday school meets
at $50 A. M, The Baptist Young
Peoples Union will meet at $50 P.
NJ. All are cordially invited to be
present. Services in Academy Hall.
The handsome Presbyterian
church erected at Elkins by ex Sen
ator Henry G. Davis and his brother
in memory of their mother, one of
the pioneer Presbyterians of the
state, was dedicated Sunday in the
presence of large congregation,
Rev. DIR. Moses G. Hoge, of Rich
mond, Va, officiating.
There will be special session of
the quarterly conference of the Ca
tawba circuit, W. Va. District NJ
P. Church, at Catawba, Saturday,
Oct. 18th, 1895, at p. m. Import
ant business oecasioned by changes
in the boundary of tue circuit and
in connection with the parsonage in
terest demands a full attendance of
official mem bers.
L. w. IRELAND, Pastor.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-10-05
The Misses Fordyce School.

The school under the direction OF
the Misses Fordyce will reopen
Sept. 10th. Conducted in accordance
with the principles of the New Edu-
cation" this school offers excellent
advantages to both sexes, in Eng
lish, Mathematics, Languages, and
Music. Pupils prepared for entering
the State University. kindergarten
in connection with the school. For
terms or further information apply
to MISS f. FoRDYCE,
Morgantown, w. Va.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-10-05
DoN'T forget Joshua Sinpkins'
the opera house Friday night.

DoN'T forget Joshua Sinpkins" at
the opera house Friday night.
New students are arriving daily
at the University Two came in yes
terday which makes the enrol ment
to date, 319. Several boys are IN
town but have not matriculated as
yet.
The Grafton Leader was lately
signing for the names of Col. Ira De
Witt, of Pittsburg, and Miss Lizzie
Blair, of this place. Since it has got
them, it appears to have no use for
them. Is it possible that it is deter.
red by visions of Col. DEWITT 5
cleaning, gaudy revolver?-Ritchie
Gazette.
In conversation with a gentleman
recently Bishop Peterkin is reported
to have said in reference to the Epis
copal home here that if be had two
hundred thousand dollars at his dis
posal he could not provide the edu
cational facilities for young men Of
his denomination that are afforded
by the University. That is all true
and certainl y very conservative es-
innate. A new institution with a
half million at its disposal would
hardly be q l. 20 equal the Univer-
sity with its present magnificent
equipment
RENO q FoRD's succe ssful4-act rus
tic comedy drama, Joshua Simp-
kins' comes to the opera house Fri
day Oct. A. The play is said to be
much in the same vein as the "Old
Homestead" County Fair" and
other like productions, and will be
staged with special scenery and eff
fects, including the realistic Saw
Mill scene, introduced in the third
act, in which a real buzz saw takes
an active part in the performance
There is an abundance of good
wholesome comedy in the play, ana
nany pleasing singing and dancing
specialties. There is also some ex
cellent descriptive music by fine
orchestra carried hv the COMPANY
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-10-05
Excursion Rates TO Atlanta,

On account of the Atlanta Expo,
sition, the B. d o. R. r. Co, will
sell excursion tickets at greatly re
duced rates. Season tickets will be
sold every day until December 18th,
good returning until January It'll,
1896. Twenty day tickets will be
sold every day until December 18th,
good returning for twenty days from
date of sale We give below the
rates for season and twenty day
tickets from stations in this vicini-
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-10-05
The CLARK ptot,erts Sold

The Clark property at the corner
of Main and Walnut streets sdjoin-
ing the court house grounds, shat
has attracted so much attention for
several years past has been sod at
last, but not to the county. Mr..
Sturgiss is the purchaser apo the
price is understood to be $4,000 The
opinion prevails that the county
court will abandon the idea of buy.
ing it to add to public ground,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-10-05
Those IerseYS.

| have by advertising in my home
papers found customers for twelve
head of those beautiful Jerseys.
When these are sold it will likely be
quite while before another lot as
well bred will be offered for sale.
Don't miss this chance. ! expect to
sell only at private sale. Will sell
on time to responsible parties.
d. C.. HOFFMAN.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-10-05
A Suggestion.

Every business house in this town
should own space in this paper for
advertising the peculiar excellencies
of the house and its merchandise.
And every such space should have
an editor liz the house of its owner,
one of whose duties it should be to
keep that space alive
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-10-05
Now Is the Time to Make your Wild
a Present of a
HIGH-ARM SINGER SEWING MACHI
Over II, 900, 1000 Now in Use and
Purchasers Are Happy.

Easy payments, and the humblest as
well as the richest family can afford to
own the SINGER MACHINE. They
are guaranteed to be kept in order ire
spective of time. Mr.. K. Ring, the
agent in Monongalia, will be pleased
to call on you, and will show you the
workings ofthe machine at your home.
The SINGER COMPANY Is the only
responsible firm in the United States,
that employs 5000 hands the year
around and pays $4,000 day to its
working hands.
If you want good machine get the.
--latest Improved High Arm Singer
M. KAPHAN, Fairmont, w. Va. |
Agent for Marion and Monongalia coun-
ties
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-10-05

attending ths~
Episcopal church,
s X. Minor well ~
clever citizen Of this county who(
been residing at Cassvlle for SOD
time has moved 20 Jefferson, Pa.
Sorry to lose Mr.. Minor from our
county.
Our good friend Mr.. A. G.. Chap.
lin, of Clay district, was in town
yesterday on business. His friends
here were pleased to meet him. He
is one of the upright. solid citizens
of the county esteemed by ali who
know him.
DR. Chas. II McLane and family
are here and have set up their pen
ates in the house formerly owned
by /. II. Tapp. His son in.law Mr.
Chrisman is also here and will make
Morgantown his home. They are
all cordially welcsmed by old friends
and every one else
G. w. Mccartney, of Point Mar
ion, was here yesterday Mr. Nc
Cartney has our thanks for business
fayors.
Miss Gertrude Turner, of Union
town, is the charming guest of the
Misses Sembower
Miss Armstrong an expert millin-
err, of Pittsbnrg. took charge yester
day of the millinery department of
the Misses Sembower's store.
Dr. VIM. n Berkeley, of Frost
burg, Md, arrived yesterday on a
visit TO his parents, Prof and Mrs.
r. c. Berkeley.
Mrs. 5. Kitchens, of Moundsville.
arrived yesterday on visit to rela-
tiyes.
Mr.. and Mrs. r E. L. Allen, went
to Pittsburg yesterday to spend a
few days at the Exposition
Mr. and Mrs. d. Somehow, of
Bellaire, Ohio, are visiting Mr.. SIS
brother M. j. Sonneborn and wife.
Mr. and Mrs. N, + Shafer and
little son started To Piedmont this
morning in their buggy. 1t will re-
quire two days to make the trip
Rev. James A. Selby and bride, of
Wellsyille, Ohio, are guests of Rev.
Selby's father near Easton
Mrs.L.C. Corbett, wife of Prof. Cor
bett the newly appointed Horticul-
turist at the Station, and child will
join the Professor here iu the near
future.
Mrs. J. w. Meminger has been
quite i'll for several DAYS past
Attorney Z. N. Arnett, of Fair
mont, is in town to-day on legal
business.
Mr.. Wilbur E. Davis, cashier Of
the new Farmer d Merchants, Bank,
arrived here on Tuesday and will be
the guest of Prof. Lorentz for few
days
Mrs. tCephas Jacobs went to
Smithfield, Pa, this morning to see
her son in law, Rev Geo NJ. Kelly,
who will return with her.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-10-05
For Sale-A Bargain.

Lot 8 (40x100 it. best in block
IL, B. d. l. Campany's Addition,
close to Pike. Houses all around.
Price s2l0 cash. Apply at this Of
fee.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-10-05
Wanted.

Responsible parties to represent
the United States Casualty Compa
ny, Of New York, in Monongaia
county. Good references and bond
required. Address w. T. RAVENS.
CROFT, Gen. Agt., Fairmont, w Va.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-10-05

JOSHUA SrMPKINs," strong rural
comedy drama, will be seen at the
opera house Friday Oct 4. Joshua
Simkins" was one o. the big "hits''
last season, and so far this season,
is said to be playing to enormous
business. While it is billed as a
comedy there are several startling
scenes and situations in it, and won
derful realism is shown in the great
Saw Mill scene in the third act. The
excellent music of the orchestra car
ried by the company perfects several
musical specialties that are intro
duced during the action of the play
by different meabers Of the COM
pany.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-10-05
Vaudeville Local Mention.

MAIDsvILLE, Oct, 5.-The cool wealth
err, for a change, is not very welcome.
Prof. j. L. Lazzell has been indispos
ed for several days.
Mr.. j. l.. Stoneking and Miss Heller
Dawson concluded to wed on Wednes
day the 25th, and Mr.. c. T. Lazzell anc
Miss Eta Ridgway welded Sunday the
Goth. The former couple at the Dem
house in Granville, the latter at the coy
home of the brides father in our quiet
village. We are happy to tender to each
of the contracting parties our hearties
congratulations. The young ladies are
being thinned out at lively rate, but
there is goodly number from which a
selection might be made at an early
date.
Mr.. Editor, of course you are not scar
ed at that little Jerusalem apple of the
10Th from this place, which burst il
your desk? | cannot conceive how Har
ry could have the hardihood to try tC
dim your eyes with the smoke of such
a nothing. Why,i in my local OF the 10TH
l did not say that anybody was jug vic
tins at the Crooked Run festival | die
not mean to goad him to the core, but he
tries to kick little bit / understand
that the report which | mentioned OF
the 9th has not changed, except the
phrase Hby the roadside" He DOM
wish US to take offense at what
he has said there the writer thought he
was hitting Mr., Waters Far from it
If any injustice has been done to any
one, in due time we will apologize.
MAIDsvILLE, Oct. MAX Waters was
at Pittsburg last week on business.
Misses Florence and Blanche Mercer
have returned to their home in Pitts
burg.
Jack Carlow, from Missouri, who has
been visiting relatives and friends here
departed for his home last Monday.
Johnny Coda is suffering from an at
tack of asthma. Sorry to hear of his
sickness.
Simon Mcclure was at East Liberty
last week with lot of sheep for thai
market.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-10-05
Two doors above Post ONCE,

DIR. Morris, Dentist, has made his ar
rangements to remain permanently at
home hereafter and keep his Office open
all the time. Amy one needing his SER
vices can find him always prepared to
wait on them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.

The project of the Nicaragua Canal
has been debated in the ". S. Senate
very vigorously. One thing should be
rem mbered about that climate, it is
death to almost every foreigner who
goes there, aud laborcrs especially sue.
cumb. 1t is said that the Panama Sail
road cost life for every tie. What an
!tlea OF pains and aches il Ia this sen
tance II is mostly due to carelessness
Every laborer provided witn st, Jacobs
OIL would be armed against these
troubles. Mems muscles there are
cramptd with rheumatic 2 In aud they
ache all over. That's Just the condi'
,ion where this sovereign remedy can
90 its best work. The fearful malady
is very much like the break bone fever
in Ger, ain parts of America
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by moro promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the'necds If physical being, will attest
the value 70 health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced In the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence 10 due to Its presenting
In the form most acceptable and pleas
ant TO the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax.
alive; effecta 'ly cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and feven
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction 70 millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak.
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in Soc and 81 bottles, but it is MAI
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute If offered.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24

..Humph!a queer clause" suggested
Higgins. What would she expectg"'
Well, her board, OF course
'Nonld she expect to do anything
for it,
"oh. yes; she would work"
well that. would be better than
paying any money out, but 1t seems
odd, as say
Il see you are practical man, =
replied Europa, ..withont bleeding his
objection.
Il might almost as well marry the
woman he said, "if I've got to keep
her and be responsible for her"
"Just as well, should think re.
piled Europa, without any change OF
countenance. !. "She knows all about
housekeeping and farm work, and
would have no objection to getting
married"
well, don't know as came out
here TO get married particularly; twas
the farm was after; hut | might con-
slider it, How could see the party?'
by looking straight ahead of YOU, =
answered Europa.
Europa by this time was blushing
purple. All her nervous energy had
suddenly given way, but the Vermont
err had no idea of any sentimental
extras, so he went right ahead with
the business.
Its all very well" he said, ito settle
upon taking you as life boa~der,
Miss Brown, but it's possible l may
have an incumbrance myself, for am
widower. What would you say to
having couple of children TO start
within
''Then bring them over and intro
duce them TO their future mother We
needn't trouble any further about
particulars" answered Europa, firmly,
land, by the way, I've got the we'd
ding ring right here in the bureau; we
can drive In to Poughkeepsie and settle
the matter at once il you've a mind to.
I'll put my wedding dress on and tell
the man to put the horse to-
''You seem to have been pretty well
prepared for the event." suggested
Higgins.
Yes; have made UP my mind to
get married. even if had to break
the will to do it, answered Europa
decidedly.
well" said the yermonter, II guess
We'll find a parson willing to tie the
knot for dollar or trifle over"
And thus It was that Europa Brown
became life boarder in the Higgins
family-New York News.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24
PROMINENT PEOPLE.

poultney Blgelow Is one of the few
Americans who have the honor of an
intimate friendship with the emperor
of Germany. with whom he has many
times dined at the royal palaces. Mr.,
Bigelow's high estimate OF William as
emperor and man have often appeared
in print.
The common impression that Sarah
Bermhardt is a Jewess in religion
seems to be incorrect. In recent
controversy in Paris, the fact came
out that she was brought up In a
Grandchamp convent. where she re
eeived baptism and when seventeen
years old made her firN communion.
The appraisement OF the personal
estate Of the late Jay Gould shows
the total value of the securities held
by him &C the time of his death to
have been $S0,934, 5S0T9. There was
So, 49T. 200 in Missouri Pacific, $12,S04.-
22i in Manhattan railway, SIS, T02,-
$50 In Western Union, $7,30S,6o0 In St
Louis and Iron Mountain bonds. $12,-
972, 020 in Missouri Pacific bonds, ETC.
The appraiser allows $6,000,000 as an
Indebtedness to George Gould, accord
Ing to his fathers provision, and af'
ter deducting legacles and annuities
the residuary estate stands at $T3,
224,54T.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24
MICHIGAN'S BENEFACTOR.
AN OFT REPEATED STORY OF
TRUE PHILANTHROPY.
What Chas. III. Hackley Has Done for
Western Michigan.

What Chas. ii. Hackley Has Done for
Western Michigan.
From Grand Rapids, Mich. Eoeaing Press
The most beautiful spot in all this city
is inseparably associated with the name
Of Hackley. Chas. IL. Hackley has been
IN the lumber business here continuously
since 1896, and in that time has amassed
u fortune which gives him rating among
the wealthy men Of the nation. But with
wealth there did not come that tightening
OF the purse strings which is generally u
marked characteristic of wealthy men.
1t is no wonder, then, that the name or
Charles II. Hackley is known at home ana
abroad. His munificence to Muskegon
alone represents m outlay Of nearly hnlf
a million. For the past twenty years ne
has been Il constant sufferer from neurai-
gia and rheumatism, also numbness OF the
lower limbs, so much so that il has seri-
oilsly interfcied with his pleasure III life.
For some time past his friends have no
seed that he has seemed TO grow young
\ and Ia have recovered the health
he had in youth.
t. reporter Tor the ''ress Mr.. liackley
med the secret of this Transferring
1G,... II have suffered for over 20 years,
&c said. with Iains IN my lower limbs so
severely that the only relief could get at
Right was by putting cold water com
presses on my liinhs. ! was bothered more
III night than in the day time. The neu-
ralgic and rheumatic pains in my limbs,
whieli had been growing in intensity for
years, finally became chronic. | made
three trips to the Hot Springs. with only
partial relief, and then fell back to my
original state. | couldn't sit still, and my
sufferngs began to make life look very
blue. Two years ago last September L
noticed IN account of DR. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People and what they had
done for others, and some cases so nearly
rese1 bled mine that | was interested. so
! wrote TO one who had given testi-
monial, nm eminent professor Of music IN
Canada. The reply ! received was even
stronger than the printed testimonial ana
it gave me faith hi the medicine.
II began taking the pills and found
them to be all that the professor had told
me they would be. II was two or three
months before | experienced any percepti-
bic betterment of my condition. My dis
case was of such long standing that did
not expect speedy recovery, and was
thankful even to be relieved. progressed
rapidly. however, towards recovery, and
for the last six months have felt myself
a perfectly well man. have recommend
ed the pills to many people. and am only
loo glad TO assist others 10 health through
the medium Of this wonderful medicine.
! cannot say too much for what i has
done for me-"
DR. Williams Pink Pills contain all the
elements necessary TO give new life and
richness to the blood and restore shat.
tered nerves They are for sale by all
druggists, or may be had by mail from DIR.
Williams Medicine Company, Science
tady, \. ", for Soc. per box, or six boxes
for $3.50
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24
And This i. what He said.

Fer several years past have made from
Two TO four trips each month bctwen Chlca-
70 ard New York, and am almost always &C.
companied BY from one to three or four
OILERS. l believe Gas am informed by your
eundueiors) that have made more trims be.
tween Chicago and New York than any other
one man during the past few years / have
always Travelled over yonr road In preference
to any other, because, by careful e0mpari.
son with others, have found n0t only that
the road itself Is far superior, but the table
aud the service are In every respect the best
Of any road have ever travelled on. The
conductors, stewards, walters and porters
have found TO be uniformly courteous and
attentive, adding greatly TO the comfort OF
those who are Obliged totrayel as much a.
| am.''
The line referred to above is the Lake
Shore Reuie--Amcriea's Best Railway. A
trial will convince you Of It's superiority.
e, h. Niter, W. p A.. Chicago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24
ASTONISHING, But 7. U :.
Some Wonderful Things Can BE Ac'
compIished in This World.

Some Wonderful Things Can BE Ac-
compIished in This World.
Z number Of our great and most in
veterate tobacco SMOKERS and chewers
have quit the use of the filthy weed.
The talismanic article that does the
work il Motto bac : The reform was
started by Aaron Gerber, who WAS a
confirmed slave for many years 70 the
use OF tobacco He tried the use OF No.
to bac, and To his great surprise ana he-
light II cured him. Hon. Z. w tshcom,
who mad been smoking for sixty years,
tried Motto bac and ID cured him. Col.
samuel Stoutner. who would ell up To-
bncct like COW eats hay, tried this
wonderful remedy and even Samuel.
after All his Years of slavery, lost the
desire J. G. Cobler, Leasing Evans.
Ftank Dell George Il. May. {. O. Skill
ingfon Hanson Robinett, Frank llersh-
berger. John Shinn. and others have
since tried Motto bac. and In every case
they report not only cure Of the to-
lacco habit but wonderful improve
mem IN their general physical and
mental condition, all of which goes to
show that the use of tobacco had been
Injurious to them IN more ways than
one No-to-bac is popular with the
druggists. as they all sell under abso-
lutte guarantee to cure or refund the
money. From the Press. Everett, Pa.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-24
/ ASKED HDR AGE.

] asked her age. Toscrimson grew
,Herspearl wldtescheek ,ah, then Arew
Ks Nhat my stupidity had lost,
Her pretty head u anger fused
| had presumed beyond my due.
The atmosphere turned densely blue.
| could not meet her wrath, could youf
The smoothness OF our love was
~. crossed. ~
I asked herage.
The lightning from her dark eyes. flew.
To make amends what Gould do?
kissed her then, at any cost
When stricken by the labial frost,
My heart was frozen through and
through.
| asked her age.
Dorothy d. in Detroit Free Press.