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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21
History..in..the Common Schools

The following extracts taken from
Emily J. Rice's "History in the Com
mon Schools, . in the September num-
Der of the Educational Review:
'sIf we accept the proposition that
all our history must be grounded in
the present needs and interests OF our
pupils, we may draw freely from any
part OF the past to help the child at
any age. We. are not obliged to fol-
low the logic Of events and arrange
them according to their occurrence in
time. Whatever we need, we may
use. Methods of skill In industry or
art, action according TO principle, and
deeds of heroism need not be omitted
from any grade of work because they
did not occur in our own country or
In the particular country which we
introduce as the study for that grade.
We need only ask: Do these pupils
need this particular truth at this
time. Does it illustrate or expand
the thought upon which their minds
are now intent. Their power to re-
ceive and assirnilate the new truth is
not dependent necessarily upon some
related fact in the subject, but upon
its usefulness in their work or in their
thought. II is wonderful how readi-
ly we ourselves keep what we can use
in any practical way, and how we
throw away what is unrelated to our
immediate needs. Are our pupils
drawing a decorative design for some
useful purpose, history lessons may
better explain certain of the designs
Of other nations, even Of old Egypt or
far-off Japan, than attempt to turn
the attention of the children to SUBJ
jects of American history entirely dis
associated from the drawing. Are
they interested in irrigation, in dykes
and canals, better let them learn OF
Holland with its wonderful story of
the seige of Leyden, or, If younger,
The boy at the Dyke, than to chain
them by chronology to facts other
wise important but not Immediately
useful. Why should we wait unit
we are ready to give the entire his
tory Of England before we teach any
thing of the Age of Chivalry? The
study of that age pictures for us by
contrast our fortified homes protect
ed by the strong arm of the govern
ment under which we live in peace
1t shows to us the true gentleman
like the mediaeval' knight in gentle
ness, courtesy and herosm, but
vivid contrast in obedience to law and
breadth of sympathy. 1t explains the
origin of many of our customs and
the spirit Of our early struggle as a
nation for independence 1t inter-
prets the experience of the average
boy and girl Of the grammar grades
and helps them to overcome their
lawless moods, to cultivate noble and
gentle traits and to appreciate home
and country"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21
Organization Needed.

Never was there displayed SO
vigorous a spirit of combination
amongst teachers as is seen today.
The Teachers Guild numbers its
members by thousands; and
though. of course, the very multi
plicity of its constituent parts has
in the past initiated against any
decided line of policy, yet it holds
a strong and unique position, and
there is now no further reason
why it should not lead, or, at any
rate, direct the definite policy
which the majority of teachers are
looking for. There are other ASSOC
Citations too numerous to mention
in detail. Headmasters and head
mistresses, assistant masters and
assistant mistresses have all ad-
vocated strong policy. There are
other bodies, such as the College
of Preceptors, there are the five
Universities, nd,since the passage
of the Technical instruction Act,
there is the Association of Or
ganizing Secretaries of County
Council Technical Education COM
mittees. This association has to
be reconed with. The first move,
therefore, by which we teachers
can help ourselves must be the
formation of joint committee
representing these and other ASSOC
ciations.-Journal of Education,
London, England.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21
The Metric System.

On the question, 'sAre We to have
the metric system?s About the World
department in the September Serb
ner's has, among other interesting
things, the following;
1t is rather curious physiological
fact that the bustling race of Yam
KEGS, intent enough on shortcut,
labor-saving methods. and with small
respect for the argument from au-
thorityn-should have discussed this
question of weights and measures
during more than century without
finding it possible to overcome the in
ertia of the present mixed system.
1t was the pet project with Thomas
Jefferson, as early as 1890 to intro
duce the general use of a decimal sys-
tenn. When secretary OF state his
wonderfully brilliant aud ingenious
mind evolved system almost identi-
cal with that subsequently adopted
by French scientists after a vast deal
of cogitation and labor. jefferson
urged his plan on the Senate: while
the committee on coinage, weights
and measures considered it, news
came of the movement in Europe
toward uniform international sys-
tenn, and the American legislators
decided to wait and see what the
Frenchmen would do. Though they
saw we are still waiting, these one
hundred and six years. Every decade
or two some we'll meaning reformer
in congress has brought forward the
manifest disadvantages of the system
we now labor Under and quoted the
figures which express our heritage Of
laziEess in the matter; his colleagues
treat his harmless hobby with good
natured amusement or fierce opposi-
ton according to their mood and
conflne their enthusiasm to questions
which are attended With more pic
turesque issues. Perhaps Il win not
be until presidential candidate is
nominated on metrical platform
that relief viii come to the irritated
metrologists and the legions of han
dicapped clerks.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21
The Curse
Of Mankind!

The most horrible disease to which
the human family is subject is conta-
gious blood poison. 1t has always
baffled the doctors, for notwithstanding
the progress made in some branches Of
medicine, they have failed absolutely to
discover cure for it. Whether in the
form of powder, pill or liquid, the doc
tors prescription is always the same
potash or mercury.
Mr.. Otto H. Ebert, who resides at the
corner of 22d Street, and Avenue N,
Galveston, Texas, had severe expert
ence with this dreadful disease, and
under date of April 5th, 1896, writes:
"Several years ago / was so rnfortu-
nate as to contract contagious blood
poison, and was under treatment of the
best physicians continuously for four
years. AS soon as discovered that had
the disease, fastened to place myself
under the care of one of the foremost
doctors in my State, and took his
treatment faithfully for several mon his.
1t was very short time after he pro-
nounced me we'll, that the disease broke
out afresh. and was in far worse con-
dition that at first. Large Jumps formed
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21
DEN OF COUNTEKFEfTERkS
At Sisterville successfully Raided Last
Week.

SIsTERsvILLE, w. Va, Nov. H.
For some time it has been suspected
that gang of counterfeiters was OPP
Grating somewhere in West Virginia
and that the plant was rather extern
sive, as all sorts of silver coins from
quarters to dollars, and gold coins of
five, ten and twenty dollars denomi-
nations, were being turned out
The counterfeiters were not pass
ing much of their product here, most
of it going to Wheeling and other
cities in this vicinity. The demand
for gold, and the eagerness with
which gold coins were snapped up
fore the election, made it easy to
dispose of the gold, as the hoarders
were not generally much acquainted
with gold coins and were not likely
to take them to banks. Since gold
has begun TO come out of hiding a
good many of the bad coins have
come to light.
To-day a secret service officer, ac-
companied by Wheeling and local
officers, made raid on a house here
which was suspected of being the
headquarters. They were right in
their surmise, but came little too
late, as the counterfe iters had fed,
taking with them most of their i'm
plements. Enough had been left be
hind, however, to show that the
plant had been an extensive one, and
that five, ten and twenty dollar gold
coins had been made of composition,
and gold plated. There were also
lot of unfinished silver coins.
The evident capacity of the out
put was enough to flood the market.
The secret service people have a
clew as to the identity of the coun-
terfeiters and their present where
abouts.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21
John r.. McLean'S
Great Newspaper.

Without single exception, there
is beyond doubt no greater or more
popular newspaper in the United
States than the Cincinnati Enquirer
or more successful publisher than
its proprietor, Mr.. John R. II.
The old-time prices for the Daily
Enquirer have been maintained, and
its circulation largely increased each
year; hard times and cheaper jour
nails failing to arrest its onward march
and high appreciation of the pulhc
FOR its true worth and merit.
The Weekly Enquirer at beginning
of the campaign year was offered at
50 cents year, and its circulation
increased by the addition of over
400, 900 new subscribers; the most
substantial and coveted testimonial a
publisher could desire.
When asked for the secret Of S, ch
success, MIR. Mclean frankly answers
The Enquirer has no opinions tofolce
upon its patrons, it simply prints The
facts and tells the truth that the read y
may form his own opinions. BY
maintaining the price Of the paper,
more news and greater variety can be
furnished, and every class of business
interests catered to, which cheaper
journal cannot afford.
The very liberal support given the
Enquirer by the public at large, makes
it incumbent upon the management
to serve it faithfully with zeal and en-
terprise in minor matters as well as
those Of greater magnitude.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21

sWAsHINGsoN, Nov. 16.-The Ven
ezuelan commission has authorized
the following official statement; The
statements of Lord Salisbury as re-
ported in the morning papers makes
it probable that the boundary dis
pute nov pending between Great
Britain and Venezuela will be settled
by arbitration at an early day. Tn
der these circumstances the com
mission, while continuing its delib-
erations in the preparation and or
derby arrangement of many valuable
maps, reports and documents which
have been procured and used in the
course of its labors, does not propose
to formulate any decision for the
present of the matters subject to it's
examination. 1t will continue its ses-
sions from time to time, but with
the hope and expectation that a
friendly and just settlement of the
differences between the nations in
terested will make any final decision
on its part unnecessary.
The treaty fixes fifty years undis
puted possession as the test of con
elusive presumption of rightful oc-
cupancy of the settled districts.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21
New Railroad on Roaring Creek

WoMELsDoRF, w. Va, Nov. IL
Contractors Caldwell and Dayton
with $50 men are laying down five
miles of standard guage track on
the Belington and Roaring Creek
railroad. These last five miles open
all the fourteen foot vein of coal and
half a million acres of timber lands
that lie on Roaring creek.
Himmelrich d Co. are here look
ing for site to locate a saw mill
that will cut $4,000 feet per day.
Mabie & Mcclure, of Pittsburg, will
be here with extensive lumber mills.
A number of coal spectators are
here looking for mining investments.
Wages are to be raised.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21

An exchange contains the follow
ing on the growler. He growled if
twas dry; he growled if twas wet;
he growled when younaster, he's
growing yet. Hurry him off and
bury him deep. Go make his long
grave where the humble bees bum
where the straddle bug straddles
and the humming birds hum; where
the katydid did what she wanted
to do, and the green bottle fly few
where she wanted to fly.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21
A Triumph Of surgca l Skill.

When was six years old I began
to have a discharge from my ear,
which has lasted over 80 years. The
discharge became very offensive, and
often bloody. l was so dizzy much of
the time that l could with difficulty
keep from staggering.
On examination by DR.. Sadler, s04
Penn avenue, Pittsburg, he found the
ear nearly full of proud flesh" and
beneath this large surface of bare,
dead bone. l continued under his
treatment from February to May,
when it was completely healed, with
no discharge or bad feeling, and there
has been none since.
ANDY BRUNCLIK, Bennett, Pa.
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mk. Vi III n. ELbEk1s
on my neck, my throat was filed with
sores, and horrible ulcer broke out ON
my jaw. After being treated again with
no success, became disguised and
changed doctors. was again given
the usual treatment of mercury, and
took enough to kill an ordinary man.
OF course, was pronounced cured half
a dozen times, the disease returning
each time, until my physician finally
admitted that he could do me no good.
I am sure that no one was ever
in worse fix than I-my hair had
fallen by the handful, my feet were 90
swollen that could scarcely work, and
1 was In sad plight.
~ had seen SIS. S. advertised as q
cure for this disease, and determined to
try it, and before had taken one bottle
1 felt much better. I continued to take
the remedy, and dozen bottles cured
me completely, SO that for Eve years
have had no sign of the terrible disease.
S. S. S. is the greatest blood remedy of
the age, and is truly God-send to those
afflicted with contagious blood poison"
For fifty years S. S. S. has been curing
this terrible disease, even after all other
treatment failed It il guaranteed
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21
MENACE TO PEACE OF ASIA.
Immense Russian Army Concentrated
In southeastern Siberia.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. ia letter
containing duplicate OF mail adj
vices sent by the regular correspon.
dent OF the Hong Kong Press at
Vladivostock, has been received here
by the last China steamer. The com
munication shows that the Gar is
massing troops in the Vladivostock
district and has already a number of
naval vessels concentrated in north
ern waters.
The principal details OF the si.ua-
ton are contained in the following
paragraphs:
although the Russian Govern
ment explains that the massing of
troops in Primorsk and Eastern ST
IBERIA is due to exchange of army di-
Visions it is learned that in all the
divisions of Vladivostock there are
not less than 10000 men OF arms,
which monster army is looked upon
as a menace to the peace of Asia"
The correspondent, further com
menting on the situation, states that
while is it confessed that Russia is
eptitled to some outlet TO the Pacific,
the continuous and warlike paepa-
rations are anything but re-assuring.
the frequent presence of Russia s
engineers at Port Arthur and their
operations ia Manchuria, with the
tacit consent of the officials of China,
are highly significant indications of
the relations between Russia and
China, and point unmistakably to
the common object of Russia's war
like anticipations.
at behooves the British Govern
ment to thoroughly investigate this
very impo- tant matter.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21
ARBITRATION ARRANGED.
The Venezuelan Question to Be Submit.
ted to a Tribunal.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. 16.-Ths
arbitration of the Venezuelan dis
pute is a settled fact. All arrange
ments have been completed and al
details of the arbitration treaty be
tween the United Safes and Great
Britain arranged. The final terms
of the treaty of arbitration were ar
ranged in this city last night. The
terms were eabled to London and
have been accepted. The treaty Gov
ers Venezuela only and does not in
clude general treaty of arbitration
of all future disputes between the
two great English-speaking nations
This treaty is to be arranged later
by future negotiations.
The Venezuelan arbitration com
mission will consist of five arbitra.
tors, two to be named by the United
States, two by Great Britain, these
four to select the fifth arbitrator
Venezuela will not be directly repre-.
scented on the commission.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21
For FauIkner,s Seat.

PARKERsBURG, W. Va, Nov. IA
The next political fight in this state
will be for Senator Faulkner's seat
in the United States senate. c. Bur-
dette Hart, of Wheeling, Speaker
Edwards, of Charleston, and G. M.
Bowers, Of Martinsburg, will make
the fight for the Republicans, md
John L. McGraw, national commit
teeman, on the part of the Demo
Gratis. The canvass has already com
menced and the contest will be ex-
citing.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21
No Huml,,ip

Foley's Honey and Tar does not
claim to perform miracles. 1t does
not claim to cure all cases of consump-
ton or asthma, But it does claim to
give comfort and relief in advanced
stages of these diseases and to usually
cure early stages, 1t is certainly
worth trying by those afflicted or
threatened with these dread diseases.
For sale by II. B. Lazier & Son.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your
Life AWAY.

If you want to quit tobacco using
easily and forever, be made well, strong,
magnetic, full of new life and yigor,
take No-To- Bac, the wonder worker
that makes weak men strong. Many
gain ten pounds in ten days. Over
400, 900 cured. Buy No-To-Bac from
your own druggist, who will guaran.
tee. Booklet and sample mailed free.
Address, Sterling Remedy Co., Chica-
20 or New York.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21
WhaIebone viii Come High.

New BEDFORD, Mass. Nov g.
Advices received from the Arctic
Ocean whaling feet state that the
entire feet has taken only 50 whales
up to October |. In consequence of
the poor catch the price of whale
bone will be in the neighborhood of
50 per pound.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21
HON. c. T. CALDWELL,
or Petersburg, W. Va, Recommends
Wrght's Celery Capsules.
PARKFRsRuRc w Va

Wrght's Celery Capsules.
PARKERsBURG, w. Va,
Jan. 26, 1895,
The Wright Med. Co,
Columbus, Ohio.
Gentlemen:-I have been using
Wright's Celery Capsules since Nov.
1894, and lind them to be as recon-
mended. first began taking them
while at Hot Springs, Ark, under
treatment for Sciatic Rheumatism,
Liver and Stomach trouble with
which l had been long sufferes
found the Celery Capules gave me
great relief from the beginning and
have used them ever since. With
pleasure, and unsolicited, I recon-
mend them to any and all suffering
with like Affections or either Of them.
Very truly yours,
CHARLES T. CALDWELL.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21
Purely Vegetable

and never fails to cure contagious blood
poison, scrofula, eczema, rheumatism,
cancer, catarrh, or any other disease of
the blood. If you have blood disease,
take remedy which will not injure
you. Beware OF mercury; don't do vio-
lence to your system.
Our books on blood and skin diseases
will be mailed free to any address. Swift
Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21
Have Snowy Linen.

A man may be dressed in an elegant
suit, but unless h. has glossy and
white linen it goes for nothing. A
Morgantown man has no excuse for
this. Adam Bower is the agent for
the GAINESVILLE Star steam laundry.
He sends your goods, paying express
charges both ways, and makes you
the same price you would pay did
you live next door to the laundry.
Leave your orders with him.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21
Through To MorgantoWn, W
Va, by Water.

Pittsburgh, Brownsville & Geneva
Packet Co., comprising three fine side
wheel steamers are now Offering extra
Inducements to parties desiring to
making delightful trip by water.
Steamers:
Adam Jacobs, M. A. Cox, Master;
Germania, d. BUGHER, Master; Jas.
G. Blaine, ADAM JACOBS, Master.
Time of departure from Company
Wharf Boat, foot of Smithfield street,
going through to Morgantown: Daily
3 P. M, except Sunday, at $40 A. NJ.
Fare for the round trip, including
meals, $500. Time of departure from
Morgantown, daily $50 A. M. Round
trip tickets sold to all points.
All boats leaving Pittsburgh go
through to Morgantown. For further
information concerning the line apply
on board of steamers or to
s. S. GRAHAM, Genl Agt
Brownsville, Pa.
z. W. CARMACK, Agent,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21
Don't Patr0nize Pedlars.

You ought to know that when suf-
fering from any kidney trouble that a
safe, sure remedy is Foley's Kidney
Cure. Guaranteed or money refunded.
For sale by II. B. Lazier & Son.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21

SyMPToMs-M Moisture; intense itching and sting.
ing 1n most at night; worse by scratching 4 al,
and ulcerate, becoming very sore. Swayne's Oint-
ment stops the itching and bleeding, heals ulcera-
druggists, or by mail, for so cents. DR.. Swayne &
Son, Philadelphia.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21
How to Cure All skin Diseases

Simply apply "Swayne's Ointment" No inter
nal medicine required. Cures letter, eczema. itch,
all eruptlons the face, hands, nose, &C.. leaving
the skin clear. white and healthy Its great heal
ing and curative powers possessed by no other
remedy. Ask your druggist for Swayne's Oint.
ment.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21

All diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat are as skillfully treated by DR..
Sadler, and all who trust their cases
to his care will receive all that science
and experience affords.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21

WHEN ready for your winter boots
and SHOES; call and see what Hirsch-
mans are going 70 do for you,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21

When bilious or costive, eat a Cas-
caret, candy cathartic, cure guaran-
teed, l0c, 25c.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21

A heavy cold may lead to pneumonia
or consumption. Foley's Honey and
Tar taken in time affords perfect Sc
curity from serious results.
For sale by II. b. Lazier & Son.
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CATARRH

LOCAL DISEASE
and is the result of colds and sudden
climatic changes.
FOR YOUR PROTECTION
we positively state this remedy does
not contain mercury or any other in
furious drug.
ELY'S CREAM BALM
is acknowledged to be the most thor
ough cure for Nasal Catarrh, Cold in
Head and Hay Fever of all remedies.
1t opens and cleanses the nasal passa-
ges, allays pain and Inflammation, heals
the sores, protects the membrane from
colds, restores the senses Of taste and
smell. A particle is applied directly
into the nostrils, is agreeable. so cts.
ut Druggists or by mail; sample 10c by
mail. ELY BROTHERS,, 56 Warren St,
New York,
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cASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
How to Prevent a Cold.

How to Prevent Cold.
After an exposure or when you feel
a cold coming on, take a dose of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar. 1t never fails.
For Sale by II. B. Lasier g. Son.
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l.. ". * r Q *

Lawyer.
successor to Keck & Son; Keck, Son
Il Fast, and Keck & Fast at the old of,
flee No. 5, Chancery Row, Morgantown
W Va. Will attend to all business here
tofore intrusted to said firms and thank
ing his friends and patrons for past pa
tronage asks continuance Of the same
Has ablest associate counsel.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-11-21

TIE eHsoFiEto REGULATOR Co.. ATLANTA, Ga.
solp az AL DRUGGISTS At q PER sorrLg.