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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

AT the last election in the cultured
and aristocratic town of Boston a
negro was chosen on the Republican
ticket, through inadvertence, as one
of the governors council, al ancient
and highly honored office in Massa-
chusetts, but unknown outside of
New England. This was Mr. Isaac
b. Allen, and every effort was made
to have him resign, but Mr.. Allen
was not of the resigning kind; on
the contrary he got very mad, and
has been telling tales out of school.
At an emancipation celebration of
of his own race held in Boston on
Friday, Mr.. Allen played the icono-
clast with the monuments of praise
commonly raised to the memory of
Lincoln by declaring he was forced
to issue the emancipation procloma-
ton, and censured him for not doing
it before he did. He also told how
the Republicans had attempted to
bride him to resign his position as
counselor, winding up with this
sweeping bit of truth-telling.
"The slaves of Virginia were own
ed by Massachusetts money, and the
only reason the people did not keep
slaves in Massachusetts then was be-
cause the law did not allow them to.
| have been successful in smashing
four Republican states, and propose
to smash others, for | am tired of
the hypocricy of the white man to-
wards the colored man. The Re
publican party is no longer the party
of freedom. 1t is now the party of
monopoly, capital and greed"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09
As an Outsider Sees II.

The Morgantown folks are object
ing to the proposed location Of one
of the new government dams, a short
distance below their town, alleging
the danger to public health from
stagnant water, and want the loca-
ton some distance up stream. The
Fairmont folks seem to think that it
is scheme to embarrass the improve
ment, intended ultimately to result
in making Morgantown instead OF
Fairmont the head Of navigation
The authorities are seriously consid-
ering the matter and the health view
of it may be of some Importance. 1t
is understood that Mayor Hoxie has
induced the citizens to withdraw
their protest, but there are still OBJ
iectors.- = WeHsbnrg Herald.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09
Officers Elected.

Last Thursday night the local
lodge Knights of Pythias held their
regular election of officers. After
the election was over George Break
iron and John M. Gregg invited the
lodge to st. Glars Cafe where an ele-
CANT oyster supper was served. The
officers chosen are as follows: Cham
cellor Commander, GeorgeBreakiron;
Vice Chancellor, John NJ. Gregg;
Prelate, Will Hayes Master Of
Work, Thomas Fleming; Keeper of
Records and Seals, Charles Stephan;
Keeper of Exchequer, Will
Morgan; Master Of Finance, John
Wallace. The lodge is in very
flourishing condition and has recent
ly initiated a number of excellent
men and still further efforts along
the same line are to be made.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09


the addition Of another year
10 each human life time Is regarded
very differently by different people
according to certain circumstances.
To the boy who was 20 last year
it marks an epoch when he thinks
he has emerged from boyhood into
manhood; from dependency into in
dependence.
TO the girl who has just passed
sweet SIXTEEN" another year to her
age makes her little more sensi-
tive and secretive as TO the date of
her birth.
To the man who has reached mid
die life another year marks a serious
turn which starts him on the down
grade and he reaches the mile posts
much more rapidly thereafter. To
the woman who reaches this period
it is turning point from which she
grows sweet or sour according as
her life's hopes have been realized
or otherwise,
To the old man or woman the
writing of 1897 for the first time, is
startling reminder of the brief re-
naming number that surely brings
the end.
These cpochs make difference in
significance to those who count of
another year, but, all the same, it
puts each one of Us one year farther
from the beginning and one year
nearer the end Of life whatever may
be the period allotted to lis.
These reflections apply to us as
individuals but they have no proper
application to community. Men
may come and men may go, but the
town goes right on. An additional
year to the age Of town is nearly
always to its advantage. Age, in.
stead of detraeting from the vigol
Of a town, ought to add TO it. 1t is
never too old to grow and prosper.
And we are glad to record thai
this has been the most prosperous
year in the history OF Morgantown
1t has added more to its popula
ton, to it's business, to its wealth
and to its general prosperity ant
prospects than probably any hal
dozen years of its past
We congratulate ourselves there
fore, that we are not only year old
err but that we are more than a yea
advanced on our usual rate of pro
gress.
And to all the readers of the New
DOMINION we extend not only oul
congratulations on having added an
other year to their lives, but on
best wishes that the New Y ear NAV
be the happiest and most prosper
Gus of their lives.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09
Social.

On Saturday evening Dr. and
Mrs. Goodnight entertained num-
Der of friends at o'clock dinner, in
a superb manner. They are famous
entertainers and it is great favor
to have the opportunity to enjoy
their hospitality.
Prof. and Mrs. Aldrich gave a
dinner in honor of Mrs. Wentworth
on Friday evening Those who have
enjoyed the delicate and charming
hospitality of Prof. and Mrs. Al
drich will readily understand the
pleasure Of an evening spent in their
home.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09
DEMOCRATS GER ANOTHER STATE.


DOVER, Del, Jan. 4.-The decision
to-day of the court Of errors and ap-
peals in the Kent county mandamus
proceedings, reversed the action of the
superior court, which latter body had
rendered an opinion that the county
board of canvass should reconvene
and recount the votes OF several hun
dreds of voters in Kent county. Repub-
licans Of the county claimed these
were unlawfully thrown out by the
canvass board.
This is victory for the democrats,
gives them majority In the legisla-
ture, and insures the election Of a
United States senator this week.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

The Aged Father Of the West Virginia
SenatOr Passes Away.

ELKINs, W.VA.,January 3.--Phiiip
Duncan Elkins, father of Senator FL
kins, aged 80 years, died at Elkins,
w. Va, to-day at G:30 p. m, of gen
eral debility. Mr.. Elkins was born
in Fauquier county, Virginia, July A,
1906, was married in Ohio in lS40 to
Miss Sarah Pickett Wethers; was
colonel in the confederate army for
two years and six months. He leaves
two sons, Senator Stephen Benton, of
Elkins, and Samuel Hobbs, Of Co
lumbia, Mo.
Mr.. Elkins was very eccentric in
many respects, one of his pcculiari-
ties being the determination not to
vote after the war, however he was
greatly liked by all who knew him
and he had large circle of friends.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

From the kick being made because
of his alleged withdrawal from the
cabinet race Editor DeYoung, of
San Francisco, must have an idea
that he has chance to win. But
any wide-a wake book maker would
gladly lay odds Of so to l against
him.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

1t is understood that the Naviga-
ton Company in estimating the val
ne of their property will not base it
upon what it will earn after the gov
eminent improves the upper river
and thus add to its value; and yet
there are some people who do not
appreciate this magnanimity.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

Secretary Olney put on the gloves
for a fight with Congress with all
the eagerness of man hunting for a
scrap and confident of winning. He
may discover that it isn't the scinch"
he thought it to be.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

There are numerous people who
would like to see the Senate become
SO engrossed in Cuban discussion
that it would forget all about the
Allen resolution for the investiga-
ton of the use of money in the late
Presidential campaign.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

Well, well! Some Of the good citi-
zens of Delaware think that nothing
short of the presence of the State
militia can prevent Gas Addicks
from capturing the Legislature and
getting himself elected to the U. S.
Senate.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

If Mckinley is superstitious he
must have overlooked the fact that
but twelve extra sessions of Con-
gress have been called since the
foundation Of the government The
extra session he has determined to
call will be the thirteenth.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09
EACH ONE YEAR
For Only So.

We have made a special clubbing ar
rangement with the Twice-a-week
Courier Journal, and will send that
paper and ours for the price named to
all our subscribers who will renew and
pay in advance. Sample copies Of the
Courier-Journal sent free on applica-
tion.
All subscriptions under this offer
must be sent to the New DOMINION.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

Not single Democratic bolter
nominated for office by President
Cleveland has yet been confirmed
by the Senate, and no Democratic
tears are likely to be shed if none of
them are .nnfirmed.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09
ices
Win Sell

8 lbs Soup Beans for CSC
S " Laundry Soap for 25c
2 /" Full cream cheese 25c
l lb. Black Pepper 25c
2 " Finest Layer Raisins 25c
3 lbs. Best Mixed candy 25c
FL /" Mountn Buck Wheat soc
II +" Country corn meal, I5c
Toys, Books, cakes, can
dies. Fruits, Nuts, Games
and Christmas numbers of the
leading Magazines, etc.
RICES' Main Street.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

Wonder if Hanna had anything to
do with the unexpected opposition
to the reelection of Senator Jones,
Of Nevada, which has recently made
its appearance? As Jones has said
that he would vote for the Republi-
can tariff bill, it is not apparent why
Hanna should oppose his reelection.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

Truly these be topsy turvy times.
ISenator Thurston, who was under
STOOD by 'eyerybody to have been the
paid sattorney Of the Union Pacific
Railroad, and to have been elected
q the y. $. Senate by that corpora
pm, now has the audacity to say
At he has not taken enough inter
I in the Pacific railroad funding
y, now pending in the House, to
well enough posted to say wheth-
that bill should become law. II
Rurston isn't posted on this sub.
et nobody +.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

Now that private" Dalzell has
declared that we must have either a
foreign war or revolution at home,
there seems nothing to do but fight.
We nominate Dalzell for the post
where there will be the greatest dan
Ger
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

The gentlemen who are circula-
ting pamphlets setting forth their
fitness for official recognition by Nc
Kinley may not get office, but they
are demonstrating their belief in the
power of the printing press.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

Fitz Lee has taken his wife and
daughter to Cuba with him, which
is an indication that he doesn't ere
gard Havana as a dangerous place
of residence.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

The only poet who ever made it
pay is Thomas Bailey Aldrich who
recently received bequest of $780,
600. 1t is thought that he will now
reform.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

The demands of the colored broth
er for office are growing every day,
and some Of them are accompanied
by thinly yelled threats.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

Remove the restrictions against
armed men going to Cuba to fight
and the fighting enthusiasm of some
of the loudest-mouthed braggarts
would drip away like an icicle ex-
posed to the sunshine.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

Hanna's announcement that only
10000 Ohio Republicans had ap-
piled to Mckinley for office will
doubtless result in squirting up the
laggards.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

Ex-Queen Lii has one good trait,
If no more; she knows when it is
proper for her to say nothing, some
thing that lots of folks have never
learned.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09
south MorgantowD.

Mr.. Goosen,an is in very poor health.
John Kinkaid has an attack Of grip.
The M. r Sabbath rchool at Nc
Clnre's Chapel had 4 Christmas tree
Richard a. grove LaIshley came
|1 esss Ger ''||as = :P:ss
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

The original Mckinley Republi-
cans are showing disposition to
hog the offices that promises to
make trouble for the next admins
tration and fun for the galleries.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

Boss Platt appears to regard
Choate's Senatorial candidacy as
merely bit of Christmas fun, and
the legislative caucus is likely to
take about the same view of it.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

A great many of the patriots who
long to go to Cuba and wipe out the
Spaniards have not been able to even
wipe out their grocery bills.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

The man who recently declared
patience to be the worlds greatest
need must not have been familiar
with the store loafers and whittlers
Of vicinities that might be mention
al
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

In these days Of odd occurrences
nothing odder has happeued than
the setting up, by himself, Of "Little
Billee'' Chandler as a Constitutional
authority.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

Texas celebrated January 4th, as
irrigation day, but people in this
state can't stand as long a period of
drought as that would seem to i'm
ply.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

This isn't the first country in
which the idea of getting up for
cign war to distract the attention of
the people has been resorted to.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

Neither Secretary Olney nor the
Senate Committee ON Foreign Rela-
tions pleased the general public
with their choice of Cuban Christ
mas gifts,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

Experience has not proven war to
be an efficacious remedy for hard
times.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

Boss Quay's candidate for Senator
Cameron's seat has been endorsed
by the A. p. A. which indicates that
the A. p. A. want to be on the win
ming side.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09
NOTICE OF

Notice is here
al election of tlls|
in the state Of
purpose Of elect]
and five Cound
town to serve fol
beginning on th}
1897, and until
elected and quail
Thursday, Jann|
ing place for sa}
fixed according
Building in said
BY q
WI
Dec. 10Th, 1891
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

Delaware is having two legisla-
lures in session at once and but
three able bodied men are left out
in the state.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

There would be more thanks
For a happy New Year,
If wasn't for the fear
Aroused by failing banks.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

This is the season of the year
when the pavement Of Hades is
largely repaired and extended.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

WHEN buying Suit of Clothes
don't buy something that hangs on
you like bag. Call on Hirschmans,
They guarantee fit and at prices
much below all others.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

EVERY Mother is interested in
Boys Clothing. Our goods are made
in our own Factory, are we'll made
and will wear. Full suits from 40
cents up. Hirschman
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09
The I.ending Florist

Mary M. Jenkins, Florist. Grafton,
w. Va. Fine cut flowers and floral
designs speciality. Potted plants in
variety. Grafton, W. Va. Box 22l.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09

there is consistency In
NC sons Of Ham saving McKinley's
bacon.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-09
Over 1907

Easy pay
well as the |
own the SI1
are guarantd
spective OF q
The SINGH
responsible fiji
that employs
around and pay
working hands
If you want /;
Latest InproveI
N. E. SHAFEH
Aaent fl
, 1897-04-24

attorneys, who have been the bane OF
the guileless inventor from time imme-
mortal. These attorneys pretend to Sc
cure patents on contingent fees. but they
protect themselves by compelling the in
ventor 70 deposit in some banak either
sufficient cash or good security to guar
antee the payment OF the fee as soon as
the patent is allowed. This being done,
the 'no-patent-no-pay' attorney devotes
all his energies to securing a patent in
the shortest possible space of time. As
the government always strenuously con
tests every claim Of a patent, these I'M
principled solicitors waste no time in
controversy with the examiners in the
United States patent Office, but prompt
ly yield every point down TO a single
claim, which, if the government con-
cedes. they make the basis OF an appli-
cation for allowance. The result is that
the inventor, instead of securing a broad
point t. protect him against infringe
ment. obtains a n claim patent that
is absolutely worthless, and which he
could not dispose OF at any price"
Mr.. Wedderburn is most vigilant in
protecting the interests Of his clients. A
few weeks G certain patent attorneys
anxious tc injure his business began tc
circulate malicious and defamatory re.
ports regarding his method Of doing
business. The purpose OF these SANDER:
was to cripple his enterprise and STRIKE
a blow at the interests of his clients
Mr.. Wedderburn at once filed a suit fol
damages of s25, 900 against c. A. Snow
& Co., and this suit is 10Y pending il
the courts OF the District of Columbia
Mr.. Wedderburn declares that he will
spare no expense to protect himself an
his clients at all times and under al
circumstances. Baltimore News
Thursday, April Is. 1897.
, 1897-04-24
THE ISSUE.

Philadelphia Inquirer: The crescent
banner is aloft. The old cry is raised:
There is no Allah, but Allah. and Ma
homet is his prophet" Yesterday most
Of the civilized world declared with hos
annas that there was no God but God,
and Jesus, His Son, is the Redeemer OF
the world. This represents the issue ly-
ing at the bottom Of this contest. Ma
homet stands for rapine. murder, and the
lowest barbarism. Jesus stands for the
gospel Of love and charity to all men. 1t
is the seventh century against the dawn
ing twentieth. The sword against peace;
%sensuality versus morality. The bubbles
Of the powers are f1imsy. The issue is
on and it must be squarely met.
, 1897-04-24
COSMOPOLITAN CAPITAL.

There is nothing SO cosmopolitan as
capital. says the Railway Review. 1t
pastures wherever the clover is most
abundant. AS labor seeks its highest
rate of wage, capital is continually on
the search for new investments. 1t con-
structs railways in advance of popula-
ton, and surveys and investigates the
resources Of solitudes, before the miner
appears with his pick, the forester with
his ak, and the farmer with his pillow.
1t is the greatest %colonizer in history.
1t may be greedy and selfish, and with
out mercy as without country, but, new
ertheless, in a blind but potential way,
1t is the vital factor in the broadening
OF the commercial horizon, n the
building up Of countries. empires and
history. 1t found gold in Bendigo and
developed Australia; diamonds in KIM
berley and an empire of trade looms up
in Africa: forests in the north Of the
Western hemisphere. and we have a
Canada, and the same process OF EN-
pire-making will 60 on in every coun-
try where the opportunities for invest
ment are promising. In Il local and
more restricted sense W avail ourselves
OF the same opportunities. We find coal
and ron in Alabama and Tennessee, and
forthwith appear the forge and the furn-
ace. Silver, gold, copper and other pre-
cious metals crop out in the gulches and
camps become cities, and territories grow
into states. Industries in search of raw
material shift to the su0rce Of supplies
the textile mill to the cotton, and the
wood-worker to the forest. On the same
line of operation we establish manufac-
turing plants in China. Russia, or else
ton mills in India, and transfer money
and men here, there and everywhere. In
this distribution OF money and enter
prise We have the r democracy O
trade. At first sight it may seem impo'
litic tt furnish the sinews of wal to any
country that may thereby become 1
dangerous competitor. Every cotton
mill equipped with American or Euro
pean machinery. in China, Japan, Egyp
or Bengal, will be an opposing factor il
the coming struggle for trade. Ships ar
built on the Clyde that. in the service o
other countries. may be hostile both IL
commerce and war to the British ship
builder. Armstrong makes cannon fo1
Russia, and England finishes engine!
for the torpedo boats OF her traditional
enemies. This, however, counts FOL
nothing in cosmopolitan enterprise ant
trade. With or without our consent, tn,
master force impels the movement tina
sooner or later will inclose the plane
in a network of common interests. Thi.
is one of the missions OF industry, unt
in every transfer of enterprise from on
country to another. w are helping alont
the great movement that sooner or late
will demonstrate that in the prosperity
of the whole we have the betterment o
all its parts.-Argonaut.
, 1897-04-24
STATESMEN ON A LARK.
Lord Randolph Churchill's Sprint
Across Westminster Bridge.

One night while Lord Randolph
Churchill was cOnversing with several
friends in the cafe attached to the house
a question arose as to the time it would
take a pedestrian to cross Westminster
bridge. Different opinions were ex-
pressed, but 40 two Of the disputants
were able to agree. At length Lord
Randolph, who had been a silent audi
tor of the discussion, offered to wager
that he could cross from the Middlesex
to the Surrey side Of the bridge while
big Ben" the great bell in the clock
tower of the parliament buildings, was
striking the four quarters and the hour
Of II. The wager was accepted by one
Of the members OF the company, and 1t
was arranged at the hour named wit
nesses should be stationed at each end
of the bridge to watch the performance,
says a correspondent Of the Philadel-
phia Inquirer.
A few minutes before midnight a Sc
lect party Of well-known statesmen was
seen to emerge from a little door near
the speakers quarters in the parliament
buildings and stalk sedately across the
bridge. At the farther end the party
paused, and was soon surrounded by a
curious throng. Several other distin-
guished legislators soon afterward ap-
peared and politely requested passers-
by to keep to the left.
Just as big Ben" began to strike the
first quarter the 1.-THE figure Of a man,
wearing a top hat, a frook suit and white
spats. was seen to leap out of a little
group Of men on the Middlesex side.
, 1897-04-24

The story Of the pursuit, capture and
death of ]. Wilkes Booth, the assassin
of Lincoln, has been told a number OF
times and in several ways, but Nc
Cures Magazine for May will give a
version Of it which promises to be the
first really full and accurate one. 1t is
written by a relative OF Colonel Baker
and Lieutenant Baker, the detectives
who organized and led the pursuit. ef-
fected the capture, and disposed OF
Booths body after his death; and it en-
bodies this account, never before pub
lished, OF all these transactions. The ar
ticle will be fully illustrated.