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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-10-23
IN MEMORY OF SHERMAN.
President Issued a Prociamation-Called
at sherman 8Home-Mrs. Nc
kinIey Left "a Card.

Washington. Oct 23.-The news of
Mr.. Sherman's death was Immediately
communicated to the president and sec
rotary of state The president at once
directed that the white house be closed
to visitors and that the flag over the
executive mansion be placed at half
mast He also ordered that some flow
ers he sent to the Sherman home, and
then went there himself to express his
sorrow to the bereaved family. Mrs.
Mckinley later drove to the Sherman
home and left her card.
After a meeting of the cabinet the
president issued the following procla-
nation to the people Of the United
States:
In the fuIlncss of years and honors, John
sherman lately secretary of state, has
passed away Few among our citizens have
risen to greater or more deserved emf
nence in the national councils than he.
The story of his public life and services
Is as 1t were. the history of of the country
for half century. In the congress of the
United States he ranked among the fore
most In the house. and later in the senate.
He was twice a member of the executive
cabinet first as secretary of the treasury
and afterward as secretary of state. Wheth-
er In debate during the dark hours of our
Civil War. or as the director of the c)un-
try's finances during the period of rehabil-
itation or as n trusted councillor in franz
ing the nations laws for over 40 years, or as
the exponent OF it's foregn policy, his course
was ever marked by devotion to the best
interests of his beloved land, and by able
and conscientious effort to uphold its dig
nifty and honor. His countrymen will long
revere his memory and see In him a type of
the patriotism. the uprightness and the zeal
that go to moldlng and strengthening a ma
ton,
In fitting expression of the sense of be-
Pavement that affiicts the republic, direct
)hat the day of the funeral the execu-
tive offices of the United States display the
national flag at half-mast, and that the rep
resentatives of the United States in foreign
countries shall pay in like manner appro-
pirate tribute to the ilustrious dead for a
period OF 10 days.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-10-23

1t is the fashion to spcer at SteY.
enson as being quiet eanpaignel
and to draw comparisons between
him and Roosevelt, Such are really
all to the advantage Of the former.
There is more sense and logic in one
OF stevenson's speeches than in "a
dozen of Roeseyelt'a.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-10-23
Notified of sherman.s Death,

Mansfield. o., Oct. 23.-Congressmar
Kerr received the following telegram
from Mrs. Mary s. McCallum at Wash
ington yesterday morning. "Mr. Sher
man died at 0:43 this morning. Sery
ices Mt Washington Wednesday; al
Mansfield Thursday"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-10-23

The Republican abuse Of Robert
4. Lee will surely reeoil upon their
own heads. The American people
not justify Mr.. Hanna in smirchirg
the reputation of the dead even in
the heat Of campaign.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-10-23

Roosevelt stopped off in Washing
ton recently and told the President
that he thought he would be able to
pull i'm through.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-10-23
Gail and Settle.

The accounts Of :, L Smith have
been left at the Hodges Meat market
and all who are indebted To MIR.
Smith will please call and settle II
once. These accounts have been
standing for more than six munths.
Ii they are not paid within the next
few days they will be placed in the
hands Of an attorney for collection.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-10-23

Senator Hanna is considering
whether it will be quite safe for him
10 personally pledge himself to give
the country four more years oil good
weather and fac crops if Mckinley
is elected.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-10-23

Columbus, O., Oct. 23.-Upon the re
ceipt of the news of Sherman's deatf
Adjutant General Gyger ordered the
flags on the capitol placed at half
mast. A meeting of state officials viii
be held to take suitable action.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-10-23

Painless surgery is a TACT nova
days. but painless paying of the bills
is still an iridesccnt dream.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-10-23

The powder question seems likely
to split the settlement OF the coal
strike. Powder has a way Of split.
ting things.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-10-23

The enormous registration IN New
York must mean either a greatly in
creased Republican on II greatly in
creased Democratic vote. Those wllc
believe that it means ii larger vote
for Mckinley than he got III 1886
will believe anything
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-10-23

The administration has succeeded
pretty well in keeping Cuba out oil
politics since the Nicely disclosures.
A time Of vengeance IS promised at.
ter the election, but the chances are
that the culprits will have influence
enough To escape.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-10-23

Rooseyelt's voice is again giving
out. This will, however, make little
ditfernce, as the assault can be car
ried out without his opening his
mouth
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-10-23
MONONGAHELA RIVER.
Pittsburg. Brownsville and
Geneva Packet Co.

For the most delightful trip from
Pittsburg by water, take one Of the ele-
CANT steamers OF this company, leaving
their wharf, foot Of Smithfield street
daily, except Sunday. at p. M. and
Sunday at 80 a. M, going through to
Morgantown. W. Va.
teamer Adam Jacobs, Cox, master.
Steamer l. G. Woodward, Jacobs,
master.
Steamer James G. Blaine, Beazell,
master.
Fare, round trip, including meals, 81.
Refund trip tickets to all points. Mon
ongahela scenery is unsurpassed. For
particulars address
S. S. GRAHAM, Gen. Man.
Brownsville, Pa.
I. WOODWARD PARKS, Agt..
Pittsburg. Pa.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-10-23

The campaign is warming up 90
that Teddy is now able to develop a
hair breadth escape with every
speech.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-10-23

The Transvaal war, says Lord
Roberts, is oyer. Nothing remains
except to whip the Beers.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-10-23
Notice to taxpayers.

Notice is hereby given that the UNDER
signed, either in person or by deputy,
will be at the following named places
on the following dates, respectively, for
the purpose of receiving taxes due from
the people residing or paying taxes in
Monongalia county for the year 1900,
as follows, to wit
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03
China"

Bryan was given the gavcl that was
used at Kansas City.
New York Republicans will hold their
State convention during the first week in
September.
In West Virginia only sixty days resi-
dence in a county and n year in the
State is required for suffrage.
The Independent Democrats of the
Fifth Assembly district in New York,
who have maintained a separate organiza-
ton since 1906, have organized for this
years. campaign.
Delaware and Rhode Island are usual.
" regarded a. the two small States, but
they are by no means so in voting popula-
ton. AT the last presidential election the
total vote of Rhode Island was $1,000
and of Delaware $1,000. Idaho. Wyom.
lag and Nevada cast a smaller vote.
Croker says Bryan will carry New York
City and make n strong fight in the State.
He says Hill will do his part.
Gov. Mcmillan of Tennessee has with
drawn from the senatorial contest. 1t 10
now between Carmack and %Snodgrass.
One Of the most curious political sit
uations in the country il to be found in
North Carolina. The Republicans have
not carried 1t in a national election since
1872. and still 1t has two United States
Senator's, one a Republican and the other
Q Populist. The State administration is
Republican, and a majority Of the State
Supreme bench u Of that faith
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03
BIG INCREASE IN PATENTS,
Five Thousand Increase in Applications
Over Preceding Year.

Five thousand ncrease in Applications
Over Preceding Year.
The report of Commissioner Of Patents
Duell for the fiscal year ended June 80
last shows a total of oG,54O patents grant
ed, including reissues and designs. There
were lego trade marks, 6S2 labels and
% prints registered. Patents that ex-
pired numbered 19,9SS. Allowed applica-
lions forfeited for non-payment Of the
final fees were 1852. OF the total Of
1855 applications received 2,2G3 were
for designs, 90 for reissues, 1850 for ca
Yeats, 2,1O5 for trade marks, S72 for 10.
bells and 127 for prints.
The total receipts Of the patent Office
were $1,35S,22S; total expenditures, ST.
.247,82S; surplus turned into treasury.
.$110.401. On July / thirty out of the
thirty-six examiners had their new work
within n month from the date Of filing
and three Of the remaining six overran
that time by only n day. The amend
ed work in nearly all Of the divisions was
acted on within fifteen days after filing.
Applications awaiting action by the
patent Office numbered 1854, which q be-
tween 500 and 600 more than on July /.
1888. The number Of applications for
patents, ETC., received during the fiscal
year just closed was 5000 greater than
during the preceding year, and the num-
Der Of amendments acted upon was also
correspondingly greater. The work Of
the clerical divisions also has been kent
up to date.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03
MOB RULE IN in NEW ORLEANS
Four Negroes Killed and Many Other,
Are Shot.

EOuf NEGROES A1lxeu ana Many Ot0cF1
Are Ehot.
A mob took possession Of the streets OF
New Orleans Wednesday night and be
fore it dispersed Of its own accord had
killed four negroes and wounded u dozen
men, three Of whom were white. The
lawleesness grew cut of the murder the
day before Of two policemen by Robert
Charles, 4 negro.
The mob, several thousand strong,
formed at Lee Circle and marched out
Charles avenue in o body. 1t was re.
ported that the mob would march upoL.
the parish prison and demand the negro
Pierce, who was with Charles when the
police officers were killed. The police
accordingly SEN strong rc-enforcements
to the prison, and when the mob made
its appearance the leaders were told tina:
an effort to secure the prisoner would be
resisted to the end. The members of the
mob slowly dispersed, small bands of mer
and boys forming and scattering to sew.
eral parts Of the city. Many negroes who
were on the streets and riding in cars
were fred on.
Just before midnight Acting Mayor
Mehlc issued a proclamation calling ON
all good citizens to aid the authorities
in preserving the peace and to let justice
take its course. As a result of the nights
lawlessncss four men are dead, II score
severely wounded, a hundred bruised.
Not since the lynching of the Italians
several years ago has there been such cx-
citcment in New Orleans. The funerals
Of Captain Day and Patrolman Lamb
took place Wednesday afternoon, and this
served to intensity the feeling of their
(,soo5,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03

MINISTER CoNGER the trim and well
coined his family and friends gladly. But
when he heard Of the reception plans he
Immediately showed his modesty and
said:
"lf you do what will please me, you'll
not AVE anything of the kind. 1 have
simply done my duty as any other Ameri-
can citizen in like position would do, and
nm no hero. l do not think that any
public demonstration would be proper,
and l know 1 do not want it,"
The demonstration never occurred.
Minister Conger met and wooed and
won his wife ut Lombard University,
Galcsburs, Ill. 1t was a college match,
as both bride and groom were attending
school together there. The bride was
Miss Sarah j. Pike, and the match was
a romantic me-. Both were attracted to
the other by their brightness in classes
md by the good spirit which pervaded
every action and word. This was in
nnte-bellum days, and the firing on Fort
Sumter put n temporary end to their love
making, as cruel war interviewed. Mr..
Conger went away to war, serving with
gallantry and distinction, rising to the
n of major. During his absence Miss
Pike was true to him and kept in touch
by constant watch and continued corre-
spondcnce. The years spent apart only
intensified their affection, and they were
married when the war was over, the
school days courtship resulting in thirty
four years of happy welded life. They
were married ut Galesburg in 1866, and
there Maj. Conger practiced law for q
time, then moved to the farm nenr Dex-
ter.
The story is told of n Chinese Manda-
rim who early learned that Mr.. Conger
was not to be baked or bluffed. A mis-
sionary of the American Bible Society,
provided with passports and credentials,
was stopped by the officials and held in
the military quarters on some paltry
trumped-up charge. The missionary sent
word to Minister Conger, and the minis
ter went in person to see about it. When
he learned the trivial nature of the trou-
Bile he demanded the release of the mis-
sionary, saying he was an American citi-
zen, and as such his rights must be re-.
spected.
But my orders are to hold him here. "
said the officer.
And my orders from the United States
are to demand his release"
He must stay here until it suits his
majesty to release him"
1.-The United States of America dc.
mands his immediate release" quietly re-
joined Minister .Conger, "and we're used
to getting what we want"
The missionary was given his freedom
at once.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03
Political Notes.

The Democratic platform can be read
in three words-"Ag'in the Govern
ment."
Ten cent cotton was touched under
a Republican administration that open-
ed the mills.
A Republican surplus of SS1 900. 776
in time of var is better than a Demo-
cratic deficit of $14G, 7O2,015 in time of
peace.
Boss Bryan objects to an imaginary
national imperialism, but lie is as firm
n believer as eve in individual i'm
pcrialism.
No. . spring wheat sold in Chicago
Mt SIS cents last month, as against G11h.
cents in June, 1896. Why make a
change back to the Democratic admin
istration and prices?
Bets of 4 to 1 that Mckinley will he
reelected President have already been
made. a New York Republican, who
had $4,000 to wager, Mt 3 to 1, found
no enthusiastic Democratic takers.
1t may be assumed with a good de-
gree of confidence that this campaign
will not he as profitable for Mr.. Bryan
as was the last. The people will be
slow to part with their good money
to hear hard luck stories.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03
APPEALS FOR HELP,
seELATED MESSAGE FROM CON.
GER is RECEIVED.
He Writes from pekin July A that q
General Massacre Was Imminent
Bcsicgcd in British Legation and
She1led by Chinese.

A written message, signed Conger and
dated July 4, was received ut Ten-Tsin
on the 21st. 1t was cabled to the Navy
Department in Washington Tuesday by
Captain Charles Thomas, commander Of
the Brooklyn. The Conger note y
Been bcsieged two weeks in Brit
ish legation. Grave danger Of gem
cral massacre by Chinese soldiers,
who are Smelling the legation daily.
Relief soon, if at all. City with
out government, except by Chinese
army. Determined to massacre oil
foreigners ut Pekin. Entry Of relief
forces into city will probably be
hotly contested.
A Washington correspondent, writing
"Wednesday, says that the letter from
Minister Conger in his own handwrit-
ing, under date of July 4, reported to the
State Department contains no encourage
ment for the officials who have been
confident of the safety of the foreigners,
and have accepted the message of July
is as genuine. More than anything here
tofore received this message casts a
gloom over the capital. The statement
that Pekin was in control Of imperial
troops has no significance further than
to indicate the helplessness Of the Gov
eminent ut the time the letter was writ
ten.
The serious position of the foreigners
as reported by Mr.. Congcr has aroused
apprehension and revived skepticism in
official circles where the developments If
the last few days have had the effect of
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03

) Few-Line Interviews. !
E I
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Mrs. j. X. Jones, wife of the Senator.
who is perhaps better known as the
chairman of the Democratic national
committee, in answer to an inquiry re-
garding her opinion of ONE in politics.
said, among other things: 81 think wom-
ans place is at home, ministerinc to tLe
comfort Of husband and children. My
sphere has always been home. 1 do
think, though, that all women should.
read n understand as much as they
can about leading questions, SO they can
be interested in what interests their hus-
bands. l am not a member of any club
or organization. The money question
doesn't bother me at all. So long as there
is plenty of money l don't care what
kind it is. Besides, I an for whatever
MY husband wishes, whether it is right or
wrong"
Ito Vow. Chinese consul general in San
francisco, a diplomat only second in i'm
portance in this country to the Chinese
minister in Washington, says of the Chin
csc: The Chinese are we'll armed. They
are well supplied with weapons of the lat
est pattern, many Of them manufactured
in our own great arsena!s. Shantung
province is notable for its men of fine
physique and stature. This province could
probably place in the field a large force.
all closely approaching or exceeding six
feet in height. Whatever China NAV
have been in the past, she is no %insignifi-
cant enemy to cope with to-day. Her
strength is formidable, and il it is to be
unde5estimated by invaders the result
will lie terrible slaughter"
.:-:-
Minister WI has revised his opinion q,
the 'local disturbances in China. He
now says: "My Government has it's hands
completely tied. They are unable to han.
die mobs. MS many of the soldiers they
send to attack them become dissatisfied.
or are already SO for some reason, and de-
sert to the enemies of the Government.
What could n possibly do under the
circumstances? I am deeply grieved, and
most sincerely trust that the information
contained in the press dispatches is not
true. II 1t Should prove to be SO nv
worst fears are realized, and I am unable
to tell what the outcome will be-"
.:-:.
Capt. 7. @. Pearce Of the national fish
commission says about fish in Illinois and
vicinity: III we make any distribution
In Illinois this year, we doubtless will
furnish the sanitary canal with its share
Of fish. In my judgment the several VA.
rieties of bass would be the best fish to
place In lllindb streams. We have spent
most Of the winter in northern Michigan
and western Iu0iana,- and have distribut.
ed trout, whitefish and white perch IN
Lakes Michigan. Hnnnn and Suno.io, ~
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03
An Isthmian Canal.

The territorial jurisdiction of the
United States has been augmented in
the Atlantic by the cession of Porto
Cuba, held in trust for the future,
serves to guard the Gulf of Mexico and
to extend our influence in the West In
dies.
The necessary link to connect our At
lant:c and Pacific interests, continental
as we'll as insular. has seemed to be an
interuceanic canal, owned and control
led by the government of the United
States. An apparently irremovabie
barrier to the accomplishment Of this
object has existed in the Clayton-Bul-
wer treaty, which since 1850 has bound
this government not to undertake such
Il project as u national enterprise.
Through all the political administra-
tons since the negotiations of that con-
vcntion no American President or Sec
rotary of State has ever denied the eX-
istence and the consequent obligation
Of that treaty during its continued rec
ognition. Whatever may be said of its
Nolu;iDlllty, ItS existence us IL Soleilu
compact binds the conscience and honor
of the American government and peo-
pie until it is legally annulled. In IL
convention, dated Feb. s, 1900. this gov
eminent procured the voluntary con-
sent of Great Britain to modify essen
TALLY the terms of that agreement,
thereby libcrating the United States
from its previous engagement not 70
construct or own an interoceanic canal.
AS the canal must of necessity lie with
in territory foreign to the United
States, it is evident that it must be of
Il neutral character and not be en-
ploycd as IN agency of war.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03

director of the China Merchant Steam
ship Company and the leader of II dozen
private enterprises. Shcng has shown a
remarkable capacity for the absorption
of the western business spirit and has
been quick to realize the wealth that is
to be created out of the undeveloped con-
ditions and rcsources of China. He was
first brought out by Ii Hung Chang, who
became his patron. but Sheng soon dis
played talents which promised to enable
him to surpass his eminent friend il mod
ern enterprise if not in statecraft. He
has been called the "Vanderbilt of
China"
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03
rlEN-Ts1N IN HORRIBLE STATE
Native City Ruined and Many Bodies
Lying Cnburied.

Native City Ruined and Many Bodies
Lying Unburied.
Ticn-Tsin adviccs via Shanghai say
that the native city presents an appalling
spectacle of wal and desolation. Scarcely
a zen houses are intact on The side
facing the settlements. Inside the city
damage is terrific. Many of the buildings
nearest the wall were literally blown to
pieces.
Among the residences charred corpses
are everywhere. Dogs and pigs are feed
ing on them. The allies are busy remov-
ing the dead. Owing to their great num-
Der, many have not yet been buried. The
Chinese, it is said, have lost altogether
about 11,O00 since the trouble started.
Most of them have been killed by Boxers
and soldiers.
The streets throughout the city are
str VII with all kinds of articles, and
dozens of Chinese are digging in the ruins
for money and other valuables. Most of
the houses which are intact or little dam
aged display the flags OF one or the 9TH
-er of the allied forces, the japanese and
French flags predominating.