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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-14
An INTERESTING SESSION.
Council will meet tonight to canvass
the report of Engineer White-Berry
will also be there.

The council meeting tonight will
be Of unusual interest. The matter
of the street paving which has been
done here will be taken up. Contrac-
tor Berry arrived this afternoon and
he will be present to take part in the
deliberations. He will show up his
side of the matter and will take what
ever steps that may be rendered nee
essary to help himself out.
The report of Engineer White which
had been expected on several occa-
sions came in on Saturday and it will
be read to the city fathers. 1t is
much stronger than they expected
and leaves the contractors in a very
bad hole.
The council will also decide what
action they are to take in regard to
the streets which have been left neg
lected by the PAYERS and great many
citizens will be there to hear what is
to be done. The session will begin at
seven and the developments will be of
sufficient interest to attract a great
many tax payers and other who are
concerned.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-14
TO STEAL THE LEGISLATURE
Republicans Concocting a Vile
Scheme to Perpetrate
Frauds.

viii seek to secure by improper meth
DDS what the voters of the state re.
fused to give them Making prepos-
ferrous claims that can have no other
aim-Profess to believe that Pierson,
in the Clay Braxton district, has been
elected, also tina: Hanna, Lipseomb
and Burgess have rights to seats in
the House of Delegates.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, November
14-There are indications that the
Republicans are planning to steal the
Legislature.
They are making very absurd claims.
They claim the election of Pierson,
Republican, in the Clay -Braxton dis
trict, when the returns show that
Long, Democrat, has been elected by
majority of 254
They also claim the election of Han
ma, Republican. in Nicholas, when
the returns give Walker, Democrat a
majority of al.
They claim that Lincoln is doubt
full, when the complete returns give
Smoot, Democrat, majority of l26.
They claim the election of Lips
comb, Republican, in the Randolph
Tucker district, where Wagoner's ma
jority is over 200.
They claim the election of Burgess,
Republican, in Wetzel- Tyler district,
when Rines. Democrat, was elected
by a majority of 1874
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-14
THE GAME is ON.
The two Virginias are engaged
in death grapple


High hopes .or our boys although com
parison of scores does not Justify
them-What old Virginia has done
this year-A fine record--Our boys
will work for all that is In them-The
game Saturday victory for our foes
today-The line up--Full description
Of the game tomorrow.
The foot ball game at Charleston is
on and when this paper reaches the
eye of our readers it has been won or
lost. The result will be in by wire
soon but none of the details have as
yet been received by us. Tomorrow
we will give telegraphic account Of
1t sent us by correspondent at Char
lesion.
The contest Is expected TO be close
one although ordinarily the old state
boys could be picked to walk away
with the game. This time however
our men have gone into the contest
to win ii possible and they will do all
that is possible for them to get there.
This season Virginia has been de-
feated by U. of p. "a nothing, Prince
ton ten nothing and has won from ST.
Adams 16, Gaudlett 10, Columbia AZ,
Georgetown ,. On Saturday IL won
from Vanderbilt at Louisville by
score OF fifteen to nothing.
While we don't wish them any es-
pecial harm we hope that the game
on Saturday with the trip afterwards
will make them SO stiff that they can
not put up their game to-day, If
they are out of keller the chances
for our team winning will be much
better than ordinarily.
The people of Charleston are treat
ing the boys royalty and they are hav-
ing one of the greatest times ever ex-
perienced. They will leave there with
reluctance.
Another game will be played at
Parkersburg on Wednesday with the
University Of Ohio and the men will
get even for the rotten way in which
they were treated by this aggregation
of hoodlums at Athens last year.
With probably one or two changes,
the lineup Of the teams will be as
follows:
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-14
A VERY GOOD SHOWING.
Democratic Committee makes hot
canvass of the county and do well
as the returns show.

The democratic county committee
are feeling very good over the show
ing that they made in this county
and particularly in the town of Nor
gantown. The republican majority
was pulled down in Morgantown 70
votes and in the country districts
go. Had the other precincts come
up as well as those in town the
showing would have been much
better. AS it is however there is
substantial comfort to the party
and they have the satisfaction Of
knowing that they did their share
toward what they hoped for and that
is reversal of the majority against
them in the former elections in the
district. This would have been
so great that not even
fraud would have been able to
cover it up. The plans are already
being laid to keep up the good work
and in the next election still fur
Their reduction of the majority
will be experienced.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-14
Lecture Tonight.

Prof S. B. Brown after a suspen-
sion Of two weeks will continue his
lectures on geological subjects at Com
mencement Hall. The subject for
tonight is Glaciers and there is
great deal of new material to be given.
This subject is one of the most abb
sorbing that is to be taken up during
the series and will be handled in a
most interesting manner by the pro-
fessor. All who can possibly attend
will do well TO be there. The lecture
begins at eight o'clock and cordial
invitation is extended to the public
to be present.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-14
Reception of DIR. and Mrs. Leech.

DR.. and Mrs. Leech, have rendered
a reception to the Congregation, Ep-
worth League and the Methodist
students of the University week
from next Saturday. The married
people are invited to the parsonage
from D. m. to p. m. and the young
people, married and unmarried from
1880 D. m. to 10 p. m. on that date,
November Goth. The evening recep-
tion is in honor of Miss Frances May
Leech, the pastors daughter.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-14
PROF. yICKERS HERE.
He is en- Route TO Keiogijikin, Univer-
sity, Japan-Will sail from Tacoma
on the eth.

on the 9th.
Prof. E. II. Vickers is in Morgan
town for day to say good bye
to his friends before leaving
for the University Of Toxic,
Japan, in which institution he
takes the Professorship of Political
Economy A few days ago in speak
ing Of the appointment the New
DOMINION gave the information sub
joined which will bear repeating
here:
He is engaged for three years at
5000 yen for the first year, 33o0y yen
for the second year, and 5000 for the
third year with 500 yen for travel
ing expenses each way. A yen is
of the value of one dollar
After leaving our University Mr..
Vickers took a course of study in
Harvard University and later spent
three years in Berlin and Paris in
studying Political Economy.
This is another striking instance
of the fact that when a young man
has equipped himself thoroughly fol
a profession, call is not long in
reaching him.
The appointment was made on
the recommendation of President
Eliot, of Harvard, who is well ae.
quainted with the qualifications Of
Mr.. Vickers.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-14
Elkins Won.

The town of Elkins has on the
second trial won the county seat OF
Randolph county by majority OF
seven hundred and fifty. The vote
in many parts OF the county was
almost unanimous for the removal
from Beverly. The latter place will
have hard time to get along with
out the seat of justice. The first
time Beverly carried the day by a
number of promises which the Elkins
people said they did not keep. This
started the agitation again and Bev-
erly lost.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-14
Katie Roouey Here Tonight.

Katie Rooney, the charming and
always popular lutte comedienne, and
her excellent company of eomediens
come to the Opera House tonight.
The Girl From Ireland is the title of
the piece On which Miss Rooney is
starring this season. 1t is cleaYerly
constructed musical farce comedy with
just enough plot to carry out all the
aims and intentions of the author,
Harry B. Marshall, namely, to please
and amuse everybody without offense.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-14
MAY NOT COME.
Fairm0nt Elks do net want to give their
show here-Show is a bowling success
at home but entirely local in Flavor.

at nome Uut entIFcly local Ill ridVOs
Ed. E Meredith, of Fairmont, went
through here on Sunday afternoon
on his way to Pittsburg where he
goes to get the costumes for the Elks
benefit performance which is to be
given in Fairmont next Friday
night.
He stated that the lodge here
wanted the company to come here
to give the same perform
ance but that the chances were
that they would not come. The
show is largely local in favor and
while it makes a great hit at home
it would have to be remodelled en-
tirely before it would do any where
else.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-14
Board for Lady Student Free.

For assisting fourth grade pupil
in her studies one hour per day. Call
on Mrs. Capehart.
The times., 1898-04-03
Acadeny-"Humanity."

To the people that have lived such quiet
lives that they never saw a sword duel
on horseback, the third act Of Human
ity," which comes this week to the Acac-
emy, offers an opportunity worth taking
advantage of. The scene is In the troub~
lous TransvaaI and the combat IS waged
Dy a British officer, who is attempting to
carry dispatches to the main body of sol
diers and a Boer trooper who suddenly
interferes with the plan. Both are fairly
mounted on intelligent horses and the
sword fight is at close range and so Wig
orous that men and horses are said to
seem in constant danger of receiving ac-
tual injury. Finally the Boer, having re-
ceived a fatal cut. tumbles from his
horse the fall itself being as realistic as
the fight 1t is a good scene, spiritedly
enacted. but it is only one of the excit-
ing incidents that Humanity offers
In the following act the stage setting is
contrived so as to show the interior of Il
belcaguered house and, at the same time.
the proceedings on the roof, where a
pand Of Beers are shooting on an ap,
preaching British column. In the room
below the hero of the play stands bound
to post. When the English sharp
shooters drive the Beers from the house
top the william. determined to aVenge
himself upon the hero, places before him
huge bomb, the fuse of which he lights
The ensuing seconds are full of suspense
the fuse splutteringly eats away and
the audience sits breathless. The hero
inc manages to get into the room and
hurl the bomb out of the window An In
stant later 1t explodes and the entire
house is one mass Of burning ruins
The times., 1898-04-03
THE PASSING SHOW.

Dramatization does not always mean
naturalization. Frequently, as in the
case of Beside the Bonnie Brier Brush"
presented last week at the Lafayette
Square Opera House, it refers simply to
compilation. Generally the result is not
good and when it is, the cause, like that
of the play mentioned. must lie in the
charm of it's atmosphere or incident OF
course this is not an invariable rule. ex-
cepting in so far as the proverb about
exceptions goes, but it is, nevertheless
very often the case.
The fact that Beside the Bonnie Brier
Brush" was taken from three volumes
of literary gems almost unequaled in a
peculiar merit will not suffice to make
the drama popular any more than en-
closing paste jewels in a Tiffany box
would make them valuable The extern
sive circulation of Ian Maclaren's works
might. and very likely would, draw peo-
pie into the theater but it would not
keep them there were the play inferior.
This, Beside the Bonnie Brier Brush"
certainly is, from dramatic standpoint
and yet it is not at all likely that the
piece will be a failure. THE Old Home
stead" production almost entirely
without theatrical merit, has stood the
test Of years while plays of infinitely su-
perior qualities have lasted season and
been laid aside to be covered with the
dust of oblivion.
Denman Thompson's famous idyl of
New England has, or is supposed to have
the breath of the Hampshire hills and the
Odor of new mown hay to keep it forever
green In the affections of it's approvers
While MessTs. Macarthur and Han, VINO
dramatized Rev. John Watsons three
books have failed in transplanting his
characters or even their essence in every
GItffiriapt Of ,a
have been left in the sitting to make
Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush" remark
ably pleasing to a large class of peDple
mainly those who seldom if ever go to
the theater and to whom the Iuiet, Sooth.
ing. sermon-like propensites Of the play
in point will appeal.
But this does not alter the fact that.
while the newnesS of the production
should move one to Gondone rather than
condemn its faults. James Macarthur
and Tom Hall can hardly he said To have
done a superior quality of work in their
first adoption. Their effort to keen 10 the
letter of a book-thfee boolls-n,ycr ir-
tended for stage presentation is more an
While Messrs. Macarthur and Han. who
that skilled hands like those of saIasco
or Gillette might have made possible only
roughens the surface when done by nov
| ices in the perilous and profound art of
| play-making. There is very little that is
! original in the piece and a great deal that
| Is stilted and conventional
| AS has just been said, the one thing
The times., 1898-04-03

ton, rascal and vagabond. known
through the play as John Doe, and James
Leighton an English gentleman. George
is a fugitive from justice with James
Burleigh, and while hiding in Diablo
chasm, in the lower part of Spain, at
tempts to kill Jeffrey Gordon and Sir
William Courtney who is reclaiming
treasure trove from a cave in the mount
aims. plot is formed and carried out
in the third act, by which the crimes OF
George Leighton. John Doe" are fast
ened on his innocent brother, and Phyl-
lis the sweetheart, is made to believe
that her father is guilty The un1usly
accused man is arrested, but escapes
from custody, and accompanied by his
daughter seeks refuge in an old powder
house of n quarry. His enemies discoY-
cr his hiding place and arrange to blow
il up in order to get rid Of their victim
While they are making arrangements to
put their scheme into execution. Leigh
ton and his daughter are released by a
brave Irish girl. The explosion takes
place, killing both the wicked brother
and his associates.
The scenery Of the production is said
to be particularly fine, Manager Wolford
having spared neither pains nor expense
in mounting the play. Views of the
Klondike gold felds. of the Maine dis
aster and of Capt. Sigsbee and all the
officers and sailors of the Inflated ship
will be shown between the acts of the
drama.
The times., 1898-04-03

Lent does not seem to have many ter
rors FOR local managers this year. The
stimulus il has given business during
the last two weeks has been nothing
short OF wonderful. and enormous hand
shakings and elf-congratulations have
taken place over the matter. Last week,
as in that before. the crowds were not
confined To any one house but all had
their share and the average were kept
Up TO a high mark Comedy was the
reigninE form Of attraction but there was
plenty OF melodrama and vaudeville with
a Scotch production on the side. Tn
doubtedly the biggest audiences gathered
at the Grand Opera House, where Al
Martins combination gave rather in
ferior presentation OF that ancient play.
Uncle Toms Cabin The theater was
packed at every performance the matt
nees being largely attended by children.
Too Much Johnson" at the National.
and Augustin Days Company, in The
Subleties of Jealousy" Number Nine
and The Magistrate" at the Columbia
shared in the profits Of an excellent
week while Beside the Bonnie Brier
Brush proved an exception TO q rule
recently laid down for first presentations
ana drew Very well indeed. at the La
fayette. AZ Piney Ridge kept the
Academy comfortably fun and both the
Riiou and The Lyceum remained UP to
The standard the one with a good vau-
deviIle bin and the other with combi-
nation OF The NeriscoDe and Vanity
Pair"
There seems 10 be a conspiracy on foot
10 make Lent the prime Of the theatrical
season. and perhaps ii Is in pursuance Of
this that Holy Week Hill be one of the
best. from an artistic standpoint Of the
year. Behind the red plush doors Of the
Columbia Richard Mansfield viii present
repertoire Of his best plays. Monday
evening and Saturday matinee Beau
BrUMEel' viii De given: Tuesday. a
Partisan Romance" Wednesday. THE
Merchant OF Venice Thursday The
Devils Disciple:' Friday. DR. Jelyi and
AIr. Hyde. and a special bin for SatUr-
day night Is being prepared. Z. II. Soth-
ern. at the Lafayette, puts on The Lady
Of Lyons at the Wednesday matinee,
Lord Chumley' Saturday night and
The Adventure Of Lady Ursula" for the
remainder Of his Engagement. Andrew
Mack Is announced for the National in his
latest success, An Irish Gentleman -
Humanity viIl hold the boards at the
Academy. and the Grand Opera House Is
10 have The Brand Of Cain" The Rentz-
Santley Company viii be the attraction
AT kernan's LTceum and the usual yau-
deviile bin should iii the Bijou at every
performance
The times., 1898-04-03
TINY TALKS.

y college professor, a divinity stu
dent. business man or a tyrO attorney
not yet begun * rise-yOu might take
Mr.. Gillette for any of these rather
than the actor and genius his plays,
TOO Much Johnson Held by the En-
envy The Private Secretary and
Secret Service" have proven him to be
Clad in a loosly-fitting suit of dismal
gray. his shoes not of the latest mode
by several years, a yachting cap. worn
either too far over his eyes or on the
back of his head. he looks anything bur
the dapper Billings of the first-named
piece or the dashing lieutenant of the
last. Only one trait is common TO Mr..
Gillette on and off stage lie is always
the gentleman. and a ready and in-er-
esting cOnversatiOnalist. To a Times
representative the other day Mr.. Gillette
talked interestingly of his proposed trip
To London, and of his previous reception
in the British capital in Secret Serv-
ice" In response TO an inquiry ne said:
There appears to be miSconeeptiOn in
America regarding the manner IN which
American actors are received in London
Many appear to think that the English
cherish a feeling of resentment against
our actors. My observation aud expert
ence is 10 the contrary. If YOU do good
work and the play is understood, no one
is so easily pleased or so demoustrative
IN MS recognition OF merit as tne SrlL-
iSher. On the contrary, if he is not pleas
ed with the performance he takes the
right 10 express his disapprOval in the
most pronounced manner. kissing ad
libitum and often ad nauseam-tO the ac-
tor. However. this is mainly because OF
the greater liberty given the audience
there. A boy who pays his mOaey for a
seat proposes to be pleased or TO express
his displeaSure. And he does the latter
most effectuallly-
In London they have a habit Of calling
on an actor or author for "a speech AT
the end of the performance. which, by
the way. seems to be the logical place for
a little talk If one Is really required On
the occasion of our last appearance there.
in Secret Service they demanded a
speech and l was compelled TO comply.
As the piece was 10 be continued by an
English company. | was forced to be
guarded in my remarks TO avoid giving
the impression that this was the last
presentation So l said that the piece
would be continued by their brothers and
sisters instead of their cousins. who were
sitting in the pit, shouted In a loud
voice Come back again soon Imagine
such an event in an American theater
OF course if he had not wished us to
return he would also have been pro-
nounced in his remark
There appears to be a constant and
| increasing demand for American actors.
and especially actresses. in London. it
| being a kind of fad. Miss Barrymore IS
Mr.. Iryiug's new leading woman; Mr.
The times., 1898-04-03
NntiOnnI-AnIrt.NY MnclS.

The attraction at the New National
Theater commencing tomorrow night for
one week. will be "the singing comedi-
an" Andrew Mack in a new play of
life in Erin, entitled "An Irish Gentle
man 1t is said to have been spoken
of by the critics as the most charming
picture of Irish life seen on the stage
since the days of THE Shaughran," and
Mr.. Mack has made a genuine hit with
1t wherever given, having TO his credit
in New York city alone. a run of seven
ty-tive performances. and having won
from the Metropolitan critics the title
Of the new BoucicauIt"
Mr.. Mack. one of the strongest favor
ties who visits this city, is today uni
Nersaliy conceded to be the best Irish
comedian before the public He is now
under the management Of Rich and Har-
ris, which should be a guarantee that
everything connected with his engage
ment viii be strictly first class. He i
the possessor of delightful ability. has a
rare magnetic personality and faculty
Tor singing Irish ballads which as his
admirers know. is Irresistible. All these
qualities will find full play in "An Irish
Gentleman" which. it may be said. is
a striking departure from the many dra,
mas Of Irish life seen on the stage in
recent years.
Mr.. Mack viii have batch Of new
songs which have made hits Among
them are The Irish Street Singer
Maek's Dove Song" My Sweetest
Girl and My Hearts Delight" Mol
ly o. and THE Low Backed Car" are
given by request.
The scene of AN Irish Gentleman" is
laid in the neighborhood of the Lakes OF
Killarney, and the story briefly told
deals with young fellow who calls him
self Jack Shannon, and who, although an
inter stranger, has by his cIeverness and
ingratiating ways, secured the position as
steward on an estate called Old Court"
He has also fallen in love with his en-
ployer's daughter An evil element creeps
IN IN the shape of a man who had for
merly known the young steward, and who
Immediately proceeds to blacken his char
acter with hints of a criminal past and to
ALLEVIATE his Sweethearts affections In
the latter he fails. for the girl remains
loyal to her lover, even though she cannot
fathom the mystery which surrounds him.
The dark hints thrown out have, however,
ruined Jacks reputation, and he Is DOW
erless TO defend himself, for while he is
an innocent man. an attempt to prove his
innocence would, by a peculiar chain of
circumstances, put him in the light of a
criminal robbery is committed on the
estate, and through the strongest kind of
circumstantial evidence is fastened on
Jack. AT the same time convincing proof
| is brought forward that he is hiding at
'Old Court for having committed the
! crime Of forgery In Dublin. The hero's
! innocence is finally established. through
"a series of novel and surprising situations,
and the piece ends happily
The stars supporting company com
J prises r. ]. Dillen, Adolph Jackson. Marie
! Bates, Edwin Brandt, Olive White,
! George Deyo, Florence Ashbrooke. w. J.
! Mason. Little Florence dip. Thomas Jack
| son. Minnie dip and b. Williams.