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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-03
RUPTURE OF EUROPEAN CONCERT.
Great Britain. Japan and the Triple Al
lance Together.

London. Sept. 3.-The publication of
the tex of the Russian proposals has
Intensified rather than diminished the
suspicious entertained by England Of
RGssia's proceedings The rupture of
the European concert is an accepted
fact. Opinions differ, however. as to
the way in which the powers will now
group themselves. Some papers think
that Great Britain, Japan and the triple
alliance will stand together in refusing
to leave Picking.
1T is not doubted here" says the vi
emma correspondent of The Standard.
that Russias proposals will in the
end be accepted by Germany. who
cannot by shrink from a singlehanded
war with China. The Austrian news
papers, though at first indignant, are
now beginning to realize the possibili-
ties of an acceptance of the Russo
American solution"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-03

Rung Chang from Tsung Yamen states
that the troops of Lu Chnan Lin, for
mer governor of Kiang Su province.
which were dispersed at the battle Of
Yang Chung, are now with the Box
ers, making attacks against troops of
General Yuanshihkai, owing to his at
tempt to stop plumber.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-03
Evangelical Lutheran Synod Affairs.

Columbus. O.. Sept. 3. President
Schuette, of the Lutheran joint synod.
reports $36235 in requests, scholar
ships and annuities Grand Treasur-
er Heer reports subscriptions to the
jubilee fund of $41, 49, The appro-
priations are: Capital university. Co.
lumbus. O.. $4,000; St Paul, MINI
$4,000; Woodville. O., $500; Home of
the Aged. Allegheny, Pa, $500.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-03
Electric Railway Source of Delight.

Santiago de Chile, Sept 3.-In the
presence of President Errazuriz and
he local authorities the electric tram
way system of Santiago was formally
inaugurated yesterday. The public
was greatly delighted at the outcime,
and Che installation of similar meth
DDS of transport will rapidly multiply.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-03
TO RETURN TO PEKlNG.
Prince Ching, Friendly to Foreigners.
Has Been Appointed Regent.

Has Been Appointed Kegent.
St Petersburg, Sept. 3.-The Official
Messenger publishes the following dis
patch, dated Picking, Aug. 20, from the
Russian minister, Mr.. de Giers:
"There is an unconfirmed rumor that
Prince Ching has been appointed re-
gent but is afraid to return here I'M
less the foreign ENJOYS guarantee his
liberty. Ten dignitaries remaining in
Picking have consequently resolved to
petition the diplomats. in the interest
of an ameloration of the situation, to
invite Prince Ching to return to Pc
king aud to give explanations"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-03
STARVED INTO DESPERATION.
Women Take "a Hand In the Minors
Strike at Pittston.

Strike at Pittston.
Pittston. Pa. Sept. 3.-The strike at
the Jermyn mines, near here, assumed
a serious aspect when the wives of the
strikers went on picket duty about
the mines. A crowd of women stoned
and dubbed a non-union miner as he
was returning to work.
The long siege of starvation has
made the women desperate and they
announced their intention of taking
IN active part in the strike. Violence
h feared The strike was inaugurated
two months ago.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-03
GERMAN PROPOSITION TO RUSSIA
1t Is That the Latter Shall Retire From
Chna-More French Troops.

1t Is That the Latter Shall Retire From
China-More French Troops.
London, Sept. "a special dispatch
from Berlin says it is reported that
Germany has rejected the Russian
proposal for the. withdrawal of the
troops. A counter-proposal has been
made that Russia shall retire. leaving
the other powers TO follow their own
tourSe.
Until the powers receive Il direct as
surance from the Chinese government
that there shall be no recurrence of re-
cent events England is not prepared to
withdraw her troops. 1t is announced
that the embassy has forwarded to the
foreign office a circular containing
the propasel for the withdrawal of the
allies from Picking.
Shanghai reports are TO the effect
that heavy French achievements are
landing at Taku.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-03
II. S. HAYES.
sLIVELY BUSINESS.

At the Morgrntown Planning
Mill, Beechurst Ave. They have
several car loads of yellow pine,
consisting Of Flooring, Ceiling,
Casing, Base and Finishing Lum-
Der of all descriptions. They
have on hand and can furnish on
short notice anything in the
House Building line. Call and see.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-03
Chinese Empire win Not BE Divided.

Paris, Sept 3.-The Chinese situation
as viewed in Paris has assumed a
brighter aspect. The practical una
nimity of the United States. Russia,
France and Japan i'll the desire to
maintain the integrity of the empire
is regarded as disposing of any ques-
ton of partition.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-03
PALACE PARTLY DESTROYED.
Late Emperor Ting Che and the Heir
Apparent Have Committed Suicide.

Apparent Have tominitted SUICIDE.
Shanghai, Sept. 3-Ii Hung Chang
received telegram saying that Chung
Ye, father-in-law Of tie late emperor.
Tung Che, and the heir-apparent have
committed suicide at Pao Tung Flu;
also that the empress palace has been
partially destroyed. A telegram to Ii
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-03
News of Chinese War In Brief.


Japanese have withdrawn their
troops from Annoy.
Late arrivals of Z. S. cavalry ut
Nagasaki Japan, have been diverted
to Manila.
In recent battle at Kang Chun
the allies suffered severe losses and
the Chinese lost heavily.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-03
WeISbach Lights Reduced to Si25

Large mica ehimneys 40c extra. We
are the only authorized agents for
the genuine "Welsbach. All other
incandescent lamps are infringements.
$500 reward for the conviction OF
any one selling spurious burners as
''W''
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-03
J. A. WEAVER, the grocer, receives

j. A. WEAVER, the grocer, receives
fresh vegetables every morning.
You can get radishes, onions, beets
and pineapples at all times. Very
soon tomatoes and Strawberries will
BE added
Your clothing wants, no matter
low large or small they can be sat
SIZED at small lost at Hirsehmans.
J. A. WEAVER keeps on hand at
eli times full supply of elegant home
.oaked light bread. Send in your or
dNs by phone.
WANT ads in this paper always
Rring results and they bring them
uiekly Try them.
YoU should never buy pair OF
hoes without first seeing IIirschmans
tock
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-03
The One pay Cold cure.

Cold in head and sore throat cured by Ke-
motifs Chocolates Laxative Quinine. AS easy
TO take assembly. Children cry for them.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-03
Union Improvement 60.
SuppIerS Of Natural Gas 4 Water.
PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING

All VINO contemplate having plumb
inl or gas fitting doneshould consider
that little saving in first cost is not
always economy. We buy our goods
at first hands, strictly for cash. We
have expert plumbers and will guar
antee all work, at prices as low as
consistent with frst-elass material
and workmanship, We will be here
to protect our work as long as gas
lasts and people use water
This is point worth considering.
Remember everything first class and
work guaranteed to be according to
the most approved sanitary regula-
tinns
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-08-02
OF PERSONAL IN9HREsT

White Loulu native hats 1t Mrs.
Hannas
Prof " D. STUDIES and wife are at
the Hawaiian
Z. r Banning i here from ne Coast
on business trip
Meals served at ali hours a the Asfor
House Restaurant, Cor kSns and Ala
kez streets.
Col John C. Baird q. & District
Attorney for Hawaii. arrivas on the
Australia yesterday Colonel Baird glss
appointed from wyoming
Miss NJ. z kiIlean. Ho,ef street. Is
Offering ter entire stock Of imported
bats Al prices vel worth while for the
ladies OF Honolulu to investigate.
The latest importations by the Aus
tralia for -fhe Lace Houss.r are shirt
waists, silk shirt waists. wash skirts
and underwear. which will be exhibited
IN a few days.
j. W TFndAl q young business mau of
San Francisco is guest al the Ha-
waiisn. He is here for vasaiion-
John ]. Barrett. well known attor-
ney Of San Francisco Is n %stered al
the Hawaiian
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-08-02

II you have baby in the house you
will wish to know the best way to
check any unusual loosensss of the
bowels, or diarrhoea so cannon to
small children. o. p NJ Handay. of
Deming, Ind, who has an H-months-
old child, says: Through the months
of June and July our baby was teeth
ing and took running off of the bow
els and sickness of the stomach. His
bowels would move from five to eight
times day. had bottle OF Cham
berlain,s Collie, Cholera Ad Diarrhoea
Remedy in the house and gave him
four drops in a teaspoonful of water.
and he got better at once" For sale oy
all dealers and druggists. Benson.
Smith & Co., general agents. Hawaiian
Territory.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-08-02
Good Medicine for Children

Territory of Hawaii.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-08-02
TOOK HIM BY SURPRISE.
Friends Of Professor Hosmer Present
Him Watch.

The home of ar. and AIRS W. W
Hail was the same Tuesday night OF a
sery pleasant social affair. in honor Of
Professor and Mrs +. A. Hosmer. who
will leave in the steamship Australia
for an extended tour abroad. About s
o'clock numerous friends and former
students OF Professor Hosmer began 10
arrive. and mos, enjoyable evening
was spent.
4 very agreeable aud complete sur
prise was sprung on the popular p-o-
lessor. when handsome gold watch
and chain was presented 10 him in
token of the high esteem in which he
IS held BY the young people and their
parents. On the back OF the watch was
engraved the monogram. A. NJ.
and on the inside. With the Aloha of
His Friends In Hawaii Mel A beau
tifui gold necklace. studded with amy
thysts. vas also presented to Mrs Hos
MGR. Accompanying the other presea-
fafioBs was a neatly engrossed list Of
the friends present
Though taken utterly By surprise.
Mr. Hosuser expressed his deep appre-
ciation Of the great aloha shown hin,
In an appropriate little speech
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-08-02
DIRECT To PosToFFrcEs.


Matter Sent to Localities May Easily
Go Astray
Postmaster j. NJ Dat desires to call
the attention of the general pataic TO
the fact that all mail matter must be
addressed to "a postoffice md not to
localities.
The reason for this request sys
Postal Inspector Flint, us that ail
matter addressed to localities may be
sent to the dead letter office. 1t might
be possible, don't you know, that ex-
perienced clerks would send such
matter properly, but that is taking
risk; others might not The news
papers should urge people O. send their
mail to postoffiees only. Therein lies
absolute safety
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-08-02
Postofhce at Paneo Pnneo.

WASHINGTON, July 19-Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General Bris-
tow has established postottice at
the United States naval station st Pango
Pango. Samoa. Mrs, NJ, II, Hudson.
wife of Chief Boatswain Hudson. United
States Navy, has been appointed post
master at Pango Pango.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-08-02
Just Few Words for the Honolulu
Belle,

She succeeds where all Others fail
with the man that appreciates good
thing when he sees it. When you once
obtain the delight that this new Maiden
affords, there can be none in the field
TO cut her out, with those who under
stand how to blow their money into
smoke economically. For the small
sum of five cents you can enjoy the
pleasure of the finest in the land. which
is one of the best New York hand made
Cigars.
Ask for and try the Honolulu Belle"
Sold by all retailers.
J. ]. PEDNsKY.
Territory of Hawaii.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-08-02

for the thirsty-that's our
soda. A delightful cure for
that thirsty feeling which
is epidemic these hot sum
mer days.
Our soda is pure and just
as cold as ice can make it.
The real fruit flavors tno
artificial essences used) have
been a drawing card for
years. We ncse skimp
quality.
Try a glass OF fresh crush
ed strawberry or pineapple
with a dash OF appetIzing ice
cream. That's the reason
for the crowds at our fountain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07

vague suspicion of the man. He showed
however, unusual knowledge of the
lands Of blazing suns and scorching
deserts, and his skin was tanned
REV. Mr. Bagne1 called up by tele-
phone a Methodist pastor in Council
Bluffs, from whence Fontaine said he
had come, and was given the startling
intelligence that Fontaine was an i'm
poster from his patent feathers up: that
during the TRANSMIT SiSSippi exposition
in Omaha Of 1898 he was a 'spieler' in
the Streets Of Cairo.
. Promptly all negotiations between
Rev Mr.. BagnelI and F-0ntaine were
declared off and The Journal at that
time related F'Ontaine's qualifications
for lecturer. Fontaine did not hest
tate. he skipped out. He had not sue
ceeded. 50 far as is known, in touch
ing Sioux City for a dollar He had
not been able to i'll the pulpit of any
church as he offered to do and as he
did do IN Fort Dodge. His scheme is
to gain the prestige of addressing a
congregation and in that and other
ways winning the confidence of church
going people then negotiating small
loans here. there and everywhere, Civ
ing lectures and never paying his bills,
thus realizing a comfortable surplus
to enable him abruptly to move on"
OF the later developments in his role
as count the Fort Dodge Messenger
said:
The facts presented created con-
sternation among those who were i'm
pressed with the sauve manner and
scholarly attachments of the adven-
turer- As soon as he discovered that
he was shown up in his true coIors, he
made immediate arrangements for a.
hasty departure from Fort Dodge. At
Z O'Clock this morning he decamped- 60
ing out on the early Rock Island train
south Like a true villain il play, he
maintained his bluff to the end, and
confidently announced that he would
return and deliver his lecture Wednes-
/ day evening. If he does, however. it
viii be under different auspices The
Mosaic club promptly issued a card
and severed all relations with the willy
4 and wonderful count Before leaving
/ he settled his bill with Landlord SperTy.
of the Merchants hotel. realizing the
| futility of attempting TO escape after
his game was known It has devel-
/ oped since that he made numerous
| efforts to borrow small sums, but in no
case was he successful. He left a few
| small printing bills unpaid. but the
! Messengers timely expose prevented
his cleaning harvest here and he
| promptly skipped for greener pas
lures
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
HUGS SENATOR CLAY.
Dignifed Georgian Held Up on the
Capitol Grounds.

Washington, April 7.-Senator Alex
ander Stephens Clay, of Georgia, was
waIkign across Capitol park this after
noon on his way to the Congressional
library. The senator was an imposing
spectacle. He is very tail and very
grave He wore long black frock coat
and a high hat, a small black frock coat
a. lot of ruff1ed shirt. AS he walked he
talked continually to himself and geS-
tured and mOtiOned as If in debate.
A big strapping woman, we'll dressed
and somewhat excited, stepped in front
of him and said: Why, Senator Clay,
I'm very glad to see you Now you can
go and get me that place you promised
me. I'm Mrs Williams, from Marietta,
your own town, you know.
I can't get you a place now, the
senator replied
He tried 10 walk along, but the woman
stood il front of him ooh, yes. you
can she said; you can go right along
now and get me that place, and I'll go
with you"
But I can't get you a place ofhand, .
the senator persisted
The woman reached into her pocket
and took out q roll of bills.
"Oh, that's all right" she said. T
know what you want. Here's hundred
dollars III give you If you viii get me
a place"
What . you mean. madam2'' in
quired the senator, sternly-
"Oh, you can all be bought. Take the
money now, and get me the place
Senator Clay was furious Woman. y
he shouted this is an INSULT Get out
of my PATH"
Instead of getting out OF the sena-
tors path the woman threw her arms
around his neck and Rugged him vigor-
ously. Senator Clay had to use all his
strength to unfasten her arms, and ther
ne turned and ran back toward tbs
/ capitol, leaving his hat on the grass.
The crowd that had gathered saw the
woman tuck her hundred dollars bach
| in her pocket and stroll away They
I waited a long time for the senator L
return for his hat, but he did not come
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
s'Rev." Philip FOntaine COntin-
ues His AvOcatiOn.
Man Who Swindled Topeka PeO-
pie Working in Iowa.
MEETS WITH FAILURE.
Victims Are Evidently More
Wary Than Kansans.
Still LabOring With the Minis
tiers and Churches.

Philip Fontaine, who posed in Topeka
for some time previous to January 10,
1889, mas again been duping the people
OF other cities.
He VIII be remembered as the man
with a face that would warn a fve-year-
old child" but he found Topeka a
snap and while here he posed as every
thing from a musician, lecturer and
minister to a portrait painter, advertis-
ing rusler and thoroughbred sport. He
caused one young man to commit sui
eide because the young mans sweet
heart became infatuated with FOntaine-
He bought things right and left and for
got 10 pay for them and left town owing
us landiady and many of his friends"
He forged letters and worked an all
round confidence game. For several
months he preached in the North To-
peka Christian church
EOntalue represented himself to a
young man by the name of Simpson as
a close student Of the history Of the
Holy Land, that he had Travelled there
a md since had leCtured about his travels
He induced Simpson to become his man
ager and to advance $75- The first lee
ture was to be at Burlingame. Fontafne
wanted a dress suit to lecture in and
borrowed such a suit from A Hirbour.
promising 10 return it the next day IN
company with Simpson he went to Bur
nngame- The audience to hear the lee
ture numbered less than 20 F0ntafne
paWned the dress suit to the hOtelkeeper
TO settle his bill and returned to Topeka
He told Hirbour he was to deliver the
lecture again and would bring the suit
back then. He finally said he left it at
the hotel, and when Hirbour sent for 1t
he found a hotel bin to pay
FCntaine told many stories as to his
past life and his money He owned an
estate in Toronto. another in France. a
raisln farm in California, his family
lived in Germany. he had lived in Jer-
usalem, was engaged to a young lady
In Toronto. another in California and
at different times boosted Of being en-
gagged to several young ladies in Topeka
He said he was "a years old When he
arrived in Topeka his hair was black.
when he left it was gray. Those who
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
Is Safe, Sure and Comfortable.

Topeka, Kas-. April l. 1900.
Kansas Oxygenor Co, Topeka. Kas-
You wish TO know what think of the
Oxygenor by this time. I can gladly
say the longer I have the Oxygenor the
more know its true value and appreci-
ate It's curative power.
Before using the Oxygenor was al
most constantly in pain which is now
all gone and my general health was
soon SO improved that my neighbors
and friends noticed the difference and I
had to give the Oxygenor the credit, as
I had quit all medicine which was Civ
ing ne no relief.
The Oxygen treatment I now know
is safe, sure and comfortable.
MRS s NJ. BUCKMAN,
1903 Huntoon Street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
MAUNDY BANQUET.
Scottish Rite Masons to Eat and
Talk


The following is the programme for
the Maundy Thursday banquet to be
held Thursday evening at Masonic hall
BY the Scottish Rite Masons-
Past Wise Master 7. 3. Jennings, 81
toast master
The Supreme Council Response by
Thomas Wentworth Harrison 80 de-
gree. deputy OF the Supreme Council for
Kansas
Music.
Albert Pike. Response by Matthew
Murray Miller 80 degree
Music.
Thomas B. CasweIl. grand cOmman-
der. Response by Jonathan D. Norton
% degree
Music.
The Grand Lodge of Kansas. Re-
Spouse by Most VorshipfuI Grand Mas
Ter. Charles J. Webb q degree.
Music
our Country. Response by John A.
Daley % degree
Music
Abraham Lincoln Response-Read-
ing of Linceln's address at Gettysburg.
by Thomas B Brown 81 degree.
Music
Liberty. Response by W L. BurdicEe
90 degree
Music, Star spangled Banner"
Fraternity. Response by William II.
Davidson p degree
Music, Aud Lang Syne"
Our Rite Response BY Charles H
Kimbau 81 degree
1Iusie-DoxOIogy. Praise God, from
Whom All Blessings Flow"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07

knew him are certain that he was over
40 years of age.
Before leaving Topeka he bought some
Oriental-lOoking goods and said he was
going to start the Egyptian Opera com
pany- The NortOnviIe paper contained
a notice saying that he had married Miss
Ethel Lotus of Topeka at that place.
F'Ontaine represented himself as an
artist OF ability, and upon the strength
of his saying he had come here to dec
crate the interior of the state house
dome he secured several orders from
parties in town to do some painting in
oil for them He did the pictures. in
many instances, but they were not as
we'll done as the purchasers wished and
they discovered that he had nothing to
do with decorating the state house
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07

country. He has not been seen in To-
peka since.
The following from the Sioux City
Journal tells of his latest gratis
The Count Fontaine' whom Fort
Dodge Honized after his pathetic story
of sky blue blood and fallen family for
tunes had been Wrung from his unwi1-
ling lips. was plain FOntaine, an extern
sive traveller through the orient when
he tried to turn a trick, as he did try
to do, in Sioux City about a year ago
sFontaine came to Sioux City from
Council Bluffs, and Rev DR.. George H
Cornell, rector of St Thomas Episcopal
church. was the first minister he sought
to induce to indOrse him and the lee
ture. Through Egypt on Camel Back
Incidentally, Fontaine was an Episco-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
ELkS' SPECIAL.

About fifty members of the Topeka
lodge Of E.1Izs left this afternoon at 1-30
O'Clock in a special train over the Mis-
souri, Pacific bound for lola The ElkS
will practically own the train, as they
have been granted authority to en-
tirely regulate the stops and running
time. An improvised band viii be in
cIuded in the party, and Pick Smith
announces that at every farm house
along the way at which a pretty girl
shows herself, the train viii be stopped
and the young lady serenaded- If there
is more than one pretty girl TO q farm.
the serenade viii be prolonged proper
tionately.
The Topeka EIks viii assist at the
installation of lodge in lola tonight
A delegation Of Pittsburg EIks viii also
be present