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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17
John w. Yogel and Arthur Deming's
Big MinStrels.

A delightful surprise is in store
for those Electrically inclined, for
John w. Vogel & Arthur Deming's
Big Ministries are due at the Opera
House, Friday, September 81. Ar
thur Deming will of course, be the
chief merry maker on this occasion,
and to our minds there is no come
dian so well prepared to intuse spon
taneous mirth as the genial Arthur.
He has long held the premier place,
and in this his greatest of shows,
will clearly demonstrate his right to
the title Emperor.
The Brothers Van, those invinci
bic and unapproachable musical
comedians, Tommy Hayes, trick
bone soloist: the Kanno LaBarre
Trio, comedy acrobats and bur
lesque trapeze artists, in their peril
defying, break act; John T..
Hoffman, world renowned whistler
and bird imitator; John Queen, the
clever comedian and parodist, an
unusually large singing contingent,
including the famous boy baritone,
Master George Jones; Prof. Nor
toms double symphony orchestra,
and many others comprise this large
company of fifty five members. The
scenic equipment will be complete,
the first part setting being more
elaborate and costly than anything
of the kind ever seen here. Two
specially constructed cars are re
quired to transport the people and
effects of this large organization.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17
Greenmont Notes.

GREENMoNT, Sept. 17-Mrs Jennie
Baremore of Usage was the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs Roy Powell Sunday.
Quite number OF our citizens spent
Sunday at Spring Park by way Of M.
& X. railroad.
Roy Powell who is employed on the
M. & X. railroad was accidently hurt
at the coal tipple Saturday. While lin
ing the coal chute with steel plate a
section of the metal was accidentally
dropped by two other workmen which
caught Mr.. Powell on the right
shoulder cutting a cash five inches
inlength and forcing him down
the chute where he came in con-
tact with spike which ran through
his left hand We hope nothing Sc
rious will be the result.
Charles Quinn is employed by
Powell and Gidley at plastering.
William Smith sold a fine jersey
COW last week to Homer Jenkins for
$35.
Some unknown party was much sur
prised one night last week while try
ing to enter Mr.. John Sennett's house
through hoisted window. Mr.. SEN
nett was awakened and soon had his
man by the collar Quite tussle
took place before the would be robber
succeeded in making his escape
Mrs. George Widows who has been
visiting her daughter at Fairmont for
a few days returned home Saturday.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17

GUSHERS.
Field ON the. Border Be-
tween Monongalia andsGreene Coun-
ties Leads i'm New Oil Strikes Lately.

The territory west of Blacksmith,
Monongalia county, and just acsoss
the State line in Greene county, is
now the leader in new predictions.
No other part of the lower south
west is presenting gushers of equal
magnitude nor with so much regu-
larity. The South Penn Oil Com
pany's No. Q, on the f. j. Eddy,
when last reported, had been drilled
into the top of the sand and was
standing full of fluid. 1t was drilled
a little deeper Thursday and began
to flow at the rate of 20 barrels an
hour and was holding up at that
speed yesterday morning. 1t now
heads the list of large producers in
the lower southwest fields.
The same company's test on the
Juretta Eddy farm has dropped back
to II barrels an hour The Battelle
Oil Company's test on the Inghram
Kent farm, near the State line in
Monongalia county, is in the sand
and making $50 barrels day. This
well got the sand several days ago,
but its status as producer was not
given to the public.
The South Penn Company holds a
lease on the upper part of the farm
lying in Greene county and is due
in the sand with its No 2.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17
Robbers In Seneca.

SENECA, Sept. 17.-Mr. and Mrs.
Geo. Decker and family have left for
a two weeks visit with relatives in
Cumberland, Md.
Mr.. George Rosenmerkle is on the
sick list.
Otis Cole has about recovered from
his Illness.
Mrs. Thos. Heitchew and children
have gone to Cumberland, Md. for a
visit. They will be Joined by Mr..
Heitchew who leaves next Sunday.
Fred Christian who has been Ill
with typhoid fever is improving.
Walter McCleiland has about recov-
cred from the typhoid fever.
One of our citizens while oG his
way home from town was the victim
Of robbery Saturday night. The
deed was committed by three un-
known men, probably tramps, who
knocked him down and took what
money he had. 1t occurred near the
Falling Run bridge.
Chicken thieves stole is chickens
from the hen house OF Jos. Lohry on
Mccain Ave. Joe has replenished
his coop and says he is prepared to
give the PREACHERS" o warm reception
should they attempt the same trick.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17
SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
For the Selection of Circuit Judges to
Fill the Vacancies.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Sept. IL
Governor Atkinson to-day issued a
proclamation ordering an election to
be held on the 9Th of November in
the counties Of Hancock. Brooke,
Ohio and Marshall composing the
First Judicial district, for the election
of judge to succeed Judge J.. R.
PAUL, deceased.
In Harrison, Marion and Mononga-
liza counties, composing the Second
Judicial Circuit for the election OF a
judge ito succeed Judge j. Marshall
Hagans deceased.
In Doddrldge, Richie, Tyler and
Wetzel composing the Third Judicial
district for the election of successor
to Judge Romeo III. Freer, resigned.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17
Caught In the Act.

A beautifully printed illustrated
pamphlet has been issued by the
Queen & Crescent Ronte that is full
of interesting data as to the historic
old seaside city Of Charleston, S. G.
The National Educational Associa-
tion meets there In July, and every
teacher in the land will be interested
and proflted by perusal of the PAM
phlet 1t will be sent to you free.
A beautiful frontispiece entitled
"Caughtin the Act, adds tothe novel
make up of the pamphlet.
Send your name to w. G. Rinearson,
General Passenger Agent, Cincinnati.
II you are teacher the pamphlet
comes to you free.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17
OFFICERS CHOSEN
By the Old Soldiers at Fairm0nt Meet.

FAIRMoNT, w. Va, September II.
The society of the army Of West
Virginia elected the following Off
GERS
President, w. H. Powell, Belle
vile, H.; secretary and treasurer,
2. F. Zeisse, Middleport, Ohio; vice
presidents, l. H. Duval, Wellsburg,
w Va; Van H. Bukey Parkersburg,
w. Va; B. NJ. Skinner, Pomeroy,
Ohio; J. L. Vance, Gallipolis, Ohio;
J. B. Warrick, Lucasville, Ohio; r.
L. Curtis, Marietta, Ohio; j. NJ
Burns, Morgantown, w. Va; E. S.
Wilson, Irontown, Ohio; Thomas H.
Mckee, Washington; John w. Over
turf, Columbus, Ohio; H. E. Barlow,
Columbus; f. A. Billingslea, Fair
mont, W. Va Mrs. B. G. Kalb, OF
Columbus, was elected official re-
porter
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17


up His Fate-Unknown Man Found
Dying aud His Identify UndisceYer.
ed Exhaustive Search Being Made.
Nothing definite has been heard of
James Byrne the Brownsville travel
ing man who mysteriously disappeared
on September 9th. His friends here
headed by John Lantz have been max
ing inquiries in every direction but
they have been unable to get hold of
anything that leads TO any clues as to
his whereabouts.
They are now investigating cir
cumstance in Preston county which
may clear up the mystery but 1t is not
likely. A man was found on the
track near Rowlesburg on last We'd
lesday night with his head crushed
in. He died during the night with
out regaining consciousness.
He is described as being a large
man, about forty years of age, good
looking, with sandy complexion and
red face, well dressed, having pistol
and cartridges in his pocket but no
money or other valuables. He had
valise packed with underclothing
neatly folded. Papers found on bis
person indicated that he was from
somewhere in Pennsylvania. These
were addressed to different people and
from various firms SO that it was inn
possible to tell who the man was.
Efforts are being made for further
Identification. A picture of Byrne
has been sent over there in order TO
identify the missing man.
All sorts Of stories have been told
over town about the case. It was as
serted that a search at Smithfleld had
revealed new made grave and on
digging down it was found that Bryne
had been killed and robbed His
pockets were rified and everything
taken, Telephone inquiry OF Smith
field shows that no one down there
had heard anything of this affair.
Byrne had been respondent when
heleft here and his friends have about
come to the conclusion that he has
killed himself in a fit of mental aber-
alton. They will not let up on the
case however until they find out
everything possible about his end If
end came to him.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17
Free to Inventors.

The experience OF G. A. Snow & Co.
in obtaining more than 20, 900 patents
for inventors has enabled them to
helpfully answer many questions re-
lating 20 the protection of intellectual
property. This has been done in a
pamphlet treating briefly of United
States and foreign patents, with cost
of same, and how to procure them;
trade marks, designs, caveats, infringe
ments, decisions in leading patent
cases, etc. etc.
This pamphlet will be sent free to
anyone writing to G. A. Snow 8 Co.,
Washington, d. G.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17
Among the Best.

The Daily NEW DOMINION Of Nor
gantown has celebrated its third A.
niversary The NEW DOMNIoN Il
one Of the best daily papers 10 the
state and we wish it long life am
prosperity. Martinsburg Statesman.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17
RAy Groceries Here one Month

And note the accumulated savings
in your purse. Note the high quail
ity of groceries we send you. Mote
the attention to your orders and tho
promptness with which we serve you-
J. A. WEAVER, The Grocer,
Peasants street
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17
KNOCKED Down AND ROBBED.
Lonnie Altman Meets Footpads Near
the Falling Run Bridge and Comes
tn Grief

Lonnie Altman was held up and
robbed on the Falling Run bridge
Sunday morning. He was relieved OF
nineteen dollars after being hit under
the jaw rendering him senseless. The
thieves were not recognized by him.
Mr.. Altman was going home late at
night and two men met him near the
bridge. He paid no attention to
them. When near him one Of them
hit him on the point OF the jaw knock
ing him senseless. When he recover
ed his roll aggregating nineteen dol
lars was gone.
His jaw is badly swollen from the
effects OF the blow.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17
Lost--A Saddle Pad.

Lest on Tuesday between Mrs. r..
G. Woolery's residence add jill. Whar-
tons livery stable one saddle pad
from set of double harness. Finder
will return to the livery stable.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17
FUND GROWING.
Suggestion that Testimonial be Pre-
scented to John Hoffman Meets with
Great Favor.

The suggestion made in this paper
Saturday that q fund be raised to give
John Hoffman our fellow townsman a
testimonial on his visit here Friday
night is meeting with great favor and
subscriptions are coming in fast.
An effort will be made TO work it
Systematically during the next day or
so and more money will be raised.
The town is proud of him and his
many friends here are going to whoop
it up for him. The fund now
amounts to fifteen dollars. Subscrip-
tions to date are as follows:
Previously reported $40. j. r. Mil
Ter, 81; Earl Smith, 81; Fred Reeves
81; George r. Hogue. 81; and Joseph
Marschner, 81.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17
Notice to Taxpayers.

A discount OF two per cent. will be al
towed on city taxes for the year Of 1900
paid before October 1900 will be
at my Office in Municipal Hall each
saturday from to s p. m.
#. VIZ. YER, Collector.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17
AlWays Interesting.

The Morgantown Daily New Do
MINIoN has passed its third year. 1t
is a fine little daily and one Of the
most interesting that comes to our
table. Grafton Sentinel.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17
A TRIP 10 EUROPE.
The Churches of the City of
Rome.

Largest, Costliest and Best Known Ca
thedral OF the World Is there Other
Notable Places OF Worship In the
City-Yast Array Of Beautiful and
Imposing Monuments TO Piety.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17
For Sale.

A handsome cherry bed room
suite, including mattress and springs
for hedstead. Very cheap il takcn
at once. Inquire at this Office
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17

HIRscHMANs are showing one of
the largest lines in the State of
trunks suit cases aud satchels.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17
The Weather,

ssFair and cooler to night with
frost. Tuesday and Wednesday
fair and cool
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17
Far Sale-A Bargain.

Farm Of l52 acres. For particu-
lars call on, Jason CLARK,
Morgantown, w Va.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17

Best bread in town now at st. Clairs
bakery.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-17
DARK MYSTERY.
Nothing Yet Heard of Missing
James Byrne.

all Sorts of Stories I'm Circulation
Preston County Mystery May Clear
up His Fate-Unknown Man Found
Dying and His Identity UndiscoYer-
ed-Exhaustiye Search Being Made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-25
The Indian Head Explosion.

The accident at Indian Head proves not
to have been as serious as the explosions
and the early reports justified people at
first in experimenting. The knowledge that
large quantity of powder was stored at
the proving ground naturally heightened
the fears of those who either heard the
detonations and saw the glare or who were
informed of the morning reports that a
disaster had occurred Fortunately no one
was injured and the property damage is
estimated to be comparatively slight. There
ments and 1t is not surprising that there
has been extensive a destruction Of
powder at Indian Head. The naval author
tiles, however, seem to have planned the
place wisely, scattering the buildings suf-
ficiently to reduce to a minimum the
chances of a general explosion. Now that
the immediate fears allayed the public
into the cause of the explosion. There is a
natural interest in the question whether
the American smokeless powder which is
being manufactured at Indian Head is sub
ject to dangerous chemical changes. 1t is
known that some of the foreign-made pow
in character by exposure and, If not i'm
mediately used. are liable, in the opinion Of
some experts to detonate without appa rent
cause. 1t would be most disqueting if the
American formula, which has heretofore
been regarded as superior, should prove to
be thus fatally deficient. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-25

the need of which was accumulated by just
such experiences with committee admins
tration-to settle our foreign relations upon
a dignifed, responsible basis on which we
could do business with the rest Of the
world. The lesson of the years successfully
spent in American diplomacy is that there
can be no force in dealing with other ma
lions unless the prime accountability is
concentrated. In one regard the Consttu-
ton divides this responsibility, namely, in
the ratification of treaties. But as to the
initiative there is no division, and conse-
quently the American foreign intercourse
has been marked by victories at all stages
This republic has taught the world the les
son of frankness and fair dealing 1t has
revealed the value of Observation-Disclosures
In the conduct of diplomatic Intercourse 1t
has proved that nations can better under
stand each other and more surely avert
friction and blunders and wars by avoiding
circumlocutions and approaching each other
with responsible agents. China must learn
this lesson The Tsung Ii Yamen was a
subterfuge a trick, to avoid direct deal
ings. 1t must be succeeded, as were the
old congressional committees under the
Confederation. by system of individuals
rather than bodies, in whom the foreign
powers may impose confidence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-25

eastern shore do not read the newspapers,
else he would not have been likely to re-
peat it to them. The educational qualifica-
ton in Porto Rico Is applied indiscriminate-
ly to all persons, white and black. 1t is
precisely similar In terms to that imposed
in Massachusetts,, where the voter is re-
Quired to read and write. Neither the
Porto Rican nor the resident of Massachu-
sets is asked whether his ancestors voted
prior to 1857. The would-be voter who can
not read and write, but who can prove
that his ancestors voted Is not favored by
the law in either the great old common
wealth of the mainland or the new terri
tory of the sea.
Mr.. Bryan urges that the republican party
is insincere because 1t is trying. he says,
to do on wholesale scale in the Philip
pines and Porto Rico what the people Of
some southern states have done, and yet is
expecting support at the polls. The admin
1t has taken away the suffrage from no
class or race. 1t has undertaken to place
the Filiptnes and the Porto Ricans in a
position to warrant the eventual extension
to them of the fullest possible franchise
rights 1t has chosen to proceed cautious
conditions which might under some circum-
stances give rise to such scandals as that
which Is now caused by the suffrage amend
ments in North Carolina, Mississippi and
Louisiana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-25
Lord Salisbury.

The English newspapers have taken Lord
Salisbury back into favor again. Quite re-
Gently they were lecturing him roundly for
what seemed to them Indifference or sleepi-
ness on his part with regard to China.
What could he be thinking about thus to
neglect English interests in the east at such
time? They decreed that he ought to re-
tire from office. They spoke of him as an,
old man. albeit he is only seventy. They
speculated about the succession. and some
declared for Mr.. Balfour and some for Mr.
Chamberlain.
Presto. the alliance with Germany with
regard to China, and Lord Salisbury is him
self again. His ssailants have all turned
eulogists. He is praised for his depth, his
shrewdness, his sagacity. 1t is discovered
that he is still the master workman. with
his skill and strength unimpaired. There
are years of usefulness in him yet And he
Is the very man for the emergency, for with
England's interests in both China and South
Africa greater than ever before and very
complicated. there is the necessity for an
experienced and firm hand at the helm.
Lord Salisbury Is the same man out
wardly under censure or under praise. He
is typical Englishman in all that goes to,
make up self-confidence. steady poise and
imperturbability. Unlike Lord Beaconsfeld.
who was amiable and polished cynic.
with but few English traits, and unlike Mr..
Gladstone, who was brilliant rhetorician
with large dash of the Quaker in his tenn
permanent the present prime minister of
England is man of serious views and I'M
compromising purpose, and keeps the course
straight ahead without much urging. He
is not without the gift of saying sharp
things, and he can hold an audience when
he likes almost well Mr.. Gladstone
could, though in different way. But take
him for all in all, with his pluck his re-
serve, his power of statement-all the clev-
erer by reason Of his having been for years
a leader writer for London newspaper
and he is as fine example of the compe-
tent Englishman in high office as history
affords.
We shall probably hear little from now on
about new premier. Lord Salisbury's
health has not been robust for several
years, but there is neither abatement of his
interest in affairs impairment of his
capacity to handle them. He has capable
corps of lieutenants, and with their aid he
will be able to steer the ship for years to
come if fortune continues to favor him
with command.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-25
A financial Paradox.

The Alvord defalcation in New York af-
fords an interesting problem in finance
Alvord took 100000 of the banks money.
hard cash, which he spent in riotous living
That much money is gone out of the phys
icai assets of the institution. The officials
declare that it has been made good out
. of the banks reserve fund No explana-
ton of the character or source of this fund
is forthcoming from the bank authorities
directly. but from another source vouched
for as reliable, the following theory has
been advanced:
The First National owns. according to
its report of September :, a vast amount
o. stocks and bonds. carried in that report
a: s2u.11o.4'9. But il is the custom of banks
to carry on the books their securities at the
purchase price. which in case of a con-
servauvely managed institution like the
First National is probably for most of the
securities Well below the present market
price. 50 that by advancing to market prices
the book price of part of the securities
owned by ii the bank would be enabled TO
sci off the profit so shown against the loss
caused through Alvord's act.
In other words, if this be the case. the
First National Bank has filled the gap in
the immediate money assets of the institu-
ton out of the profits which the bank
would earn through the sale of certain of
upon at the prevailing market prices. There
has been no transaction, however, no sale
nothing whereby the bank is placed in Dos
session of the s7oO.0oo of actual cash re-
quired by the disclosure of Alvord's pecula-
lions. The question arises, Who pays
for the teler's horses. carriages wines,
sports and specuations?
The operation smacks very much of the
process proposed by the pOpuIiSts in Con-
gress a few years ago that the United
States recOup its resources by the coinage
Of the seniorage the silver in the treas
ury. Inasmuch the silver in the treas
ury had not been coined and as seniorage is
the profit upon actual coinage-the differ
eHce between the purchase price of the bull
ion and the face value of the coined metal
II WAS difficult for conservative tinanciers
to discern how the treasury could proceed
in the manner suggested. There may be a
link of sympathy and understanding be-
tween the money kings of Wall street and
the pupulists after all.