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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-09-07
1.-THE following bulletin was issued
By the physicians at 7 p. M:

1.-THE following bulletin was issued
BY the physicians at p. M:
"The president was shot about 4
o'clock. One bullet struck him on the
upper portion of the breast bone,
eiancing and not penetrating; the
second bullet penetrated the
abdomen five inches below the
left nipple and one and a hal.
inches to the left of the median
line. The abdomen was opened
through the line of the bullet wound.
II was found that the bullet had pene.
trated the stomach. The opening in
the front wall of the stomach was
carefully closed with silk stitches, af
ter which a search was made for a
hole in the back wall of the stomach.
This was found and also closed in
the same way. The further course
OF the bullet could not be discovered,
although careful search was made
The abdominal wound was closed
without devinage. No injury to tho
intestines or other abdominal organs
was discovered. The patient stood
the operation we'll, pulse of good
quality, rate of 1870; condition at the
conclusion Of operation was crafty
ino. The result cannot be foretold
His condition at present justifies
hope Of recovery.
George 3. cortelyou.
MSecretarx to The President
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-09-07

BUFFALO, SEPT. Ar 8 A. M.
THE FOLLOWING BULLETIN WAS
ISSUED:
THE PRESIDENT CONTINUES TO
REST WELL. TEMPERATURE,
1o1.6;; PULSE, ITO; RESPIRATION,
"a. p. M. RlxEY, M. D.
GEORGE (. coRTELYou, SEcRE.
..TARY TO THE PRESIDENT.
BUFFALO, SEPT. 1.-THE PRES,-
DENTS PHYSICIANS ISSUED THE
FOLLOWING BULLETIN AT 1 AM;
THE PRESIDENT is FREE FROM
PAIN AND RESTING WELL. TEN
PERATURE, 1902; PULSE, 100;
RESPIRATION, "a.
LIES STRICKEN BY A
coWAFagS BULLETS.
BUFFALO, Sept. president Nc.
k.aIey, the idol of the American PEG.
pie, the nations chief executive and the
city's honred guest, lies PROSTATE.
suffering the pangs inflicted by the
bullets Of a cowardly assassin, while
his life depends on the merciful will
of DIVINE PROVIDENCE.
Out ON Delaware avenue, at the
home of John G. Milburn, president
OF the Pan-American exposition,
with fearful face and heart torn by
conflicting hopes and fears, last
night, sat the faithful wife, whose
devotion is known to all the nation.
PRESIDENT SHOT AT
EXPOSITION GROUNDS.
1t was few moments after p. m,
Friday, while President Mckinley
was holding a public reception in the
great temple of music on the Pan
American grounds that the cowardly
attack was made, with what success
time alone can tell.
Standing in the midst of crowds
numbering thousands, surrounded by
every evidence Of good will, pressed
by motley throng of people show
cred with expressions of love and
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-09-07
MANDAMUS REFUSED.
Supreme Court Knocked out
Application

Made by South Morgantewn- Rule was
Dismissed City Of Morgantown Re.
mains UnShaken- insurfcction will
now Come to an end-0fficials Home
Tomorrow.
CHARLES Town, w. Va, Sept L
The Supreme Court after hearing
the arguments BY counsel represent
ing the town Of South Morgantown
and the City Of Morgantown refused
the mandamus asked for BIZ the
former and dismissed the rule against
the city officials which had been is
sued some time ago
The application for mandamus
asked that the city officers be com
PEELED to return books and papers
turned over to them by South Nor
gantown.
Representatives OF the sides inter
ested consisting Of Mayor Geo. c.
Steele and City Solicitor Frank Cox
and r. E. L. Allen will be in Nor
gantown on Sunday.
The decision sustains the legality
of the new city charter
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-09-07
WOUNDED PRESIDENTS
Condition Believed by Physicians
to be Favorable.
BORE SHOTS BRAVELY.

He had Reached to Shake the Fiends Hand
When Shot--Presdent Cool and Showed
Great Bravery--Assassin Roughly Handled
BY Crowd--One Bullet Removed--Bulle-
tins Issued at Late Hour this Morning
Reassuring--His AssaiIant is ? Polish
Anarchist.
to New
BUFFALO, Sept. 7, p MIR. Mckinley had very good
night He rested well this morning. His condition much better
He will
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-09-07
Died.

AMMoNs-The death of Mrs. T. M.
Ammons, Of Wadestown, occurred
this morning at Ii o'clock, from the
effects Of typhoid fever. Mrs. Am
mons was a Miss Emma Chalfant,
and was sister of Mrs John K.
Price. The funeral and other par
ticulars will be announced later.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-09-07

wen snow. when suddenly The sharp
c. ack of a revolver rang out loud and
clear above the voices, the shutting
ef myriad feet and vibrating waves
Of applause that ever and anon swept
here and there over the assemblaset
THE PRESIDENT
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-09-07
The Weather.
Fair tonight and Sunday.

The largest display of street
hats, felt hats, tailor made hats
and all hats for street wear is to
be seen at Mrs. L. NJ. behring's
store.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-09-07
LOOKED REwlLDEREp.

LOOKED REWlLDEREp.
There was ain instant of almost
complete silence. The president stood
stock still, look of hesitancy almost
of bewilderment upon his face. Then
he retreated a step, while palor be-
oar to steal over his features. The
multitude, only partially aware that
something serious had happened,
paused in surprise, while necks were
eFaned and all eyes turned toward the
restrum, where great tragedy was
being enacted.
Then came commotion. With the
leap OF tigers three men threw them.
selves forward as with one impulse
and sprang toward the would-be assas.
sin. Two of them were United States
secret service men Who were on the
lookout and whose duty it was to
guard against Just such a calamity as
had here befailen the president and
The nation. The third was a bystand-
err, negro who had only an instant
previously grasped in his dusky palm
the hand of the president. AS one
man, the trio hurled themselves upon
The presidents assaiIant. In a twink
iine he was borne 70 the ground, hts
weapon was WreSteu from his grasp
ard strong arms pinioned him down.
CROWD SURcEB
TOWARD PRESIDENT.
Then the multitude which thronged
The edifice began to come to reaiiz.
ing Sc ,se of the awfuiness Of the
scene of which they had been unwil.
ling witness.
The crowds that moment before
had stood mute and n1otioness as ia
bewiIdered ignorance of the enormity
OF the thing, now with single i'm.
pulse sursed forward toward the
stage of the horrd drama. while a
hoarse cry sweIled up from thous.
and throate and a thousand men
charged forward to lay hands upon
the pereetpator of the dastardiy
crime.
FOR . snoment the confusion was
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-09-07
Our Store will be closed Satur.
day, Sept. l4th, and Tuesday.
Sept. Gath, until 6 p. m.
HirSchman's.
Wanted

Twenty laborers at once. Apply
to S. L. Hawkins in South Park.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-09-07

instant pleasure gave way TO pain,
admiration to agony. folly turned 70
Jury and pandemonium followed
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-09-07
Secretary to the President

loyalty, besieged by multitudes, all
eager to clasp his hand; amid these
surroundings, and with ever recur
ring plaudits of an admiring army
of sightseers singing in his ears, the
blow os the assassin fell, and in az
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-09-07

David H. Morris, for salary as asses
sor was allowed $8S4.37. Viewers re-
ported favorably upon the establish.
ment of a new road in Grant District,
and fixing the amount of damages
claimed 81 certain parties, upon
which report the court made a settle
ment of the matter.
Byron Gorden, attorney-at-law
submitted his commission as Notary
Public from Governor White, and his
Continued on Third Page.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-09-07
COURT ADJOURNED
County Commissioners Finish
Their Labors.

Great Grist of Business Transacted
Small Bridges to be built Big ones
not Considered nj all--Adjournment
Taken Saturday Morning What was
done.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-19
rHE NoMLNEE EoR M1YoR.

The nominee for mayor in yesterdays primaries,
though Endorsed by the administration faction
tionably his to his personal popularity
rather than to big factional Endorsement
Mr. Woolford has always sustained the reputation
of clever honest gentleman and has maintained such
relations with the leading business elements of the
city to enable him command large personal
following in those circles lie has been OF the sup
porters of Judge Brashears policies member of
the council and it is presumed that his occupancy of
the mayors chair for the next year win lead to no
special changes of any kind in the administration
methods or plans.
Very little interest has hcen manifested in this
race from the beginning and usual large numbers
of qualified voters refrained yesterday from partci.
pating in the primaries.
Mr. Woolford is less partisan in his views and
methods than the mayor whom he will succeed. and
to that extent possibly the public will be the gamer
by his elevation to the mayors office.
While the successful candidate has not announced
his views the question of publicity of municipal
affairs" he really it his own reputation on
taking his seat mayor to let the public know Just
exactly how matters with the city in order that
they may what the task is before him and judge
Of his conduct and capacity as AN executive officer
correctly
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-19
EXCHANGE INTERVIEWS.

Among the many things IN embryo for Sherman
Register
good idea II there is place suitably located Tor the
manufacturing OF fencing material surely Sherman in the
heart Of the great agricultural belt OF the Transnssspp
country, is 1T
The fact that Paris brick Factory has orders for 6ooo-
S dd s9Gd OF the way the town IS
Or rather good indication factories would be pat
ronied if it had them The town that prospers
these times the that hses all the the
individual
J. Sterling Mortons paper has been paying respects
hand--Brcnhain Press
pop-gun could make grand assault a man-o war
Tor four hve without injury the
slight of the imagination in this case will give ono
about all the details would want
The farmers in and adjacent Milford, Texas have
Gently sold $4,000 worth OF hogs. They formerly raised
scent cotton and bought their meatLonsvew Clarion
The year they raised porers and o-cent cotton
and they have found the scheme was a good one-so
good in fact that they doing the thing this
off pewet Send for TEDDY the eo The 70 r a1 s 10
that fearful foe would make the South African rush
down into the and destroy hmscFort Worth Register
Do not be about that General Dewet larger
graveyard than Teddy and Mrs Nation combined There are
no srandstand plays in General Dcwes programme just
plain fighting.
Your Uncle Grover condes III the public to the extent Of
saying that the future of the country is with the Young
men II to be remembered that Grover has son-Abso-
LEM possibly the young whose welfare so much
solicitudc during the late campaign-Mexia Ledger.
If Mr. Ceveands has any hand the government of
this republic in the future hew in all probability not prove
to be chip oft the old boqp One Grover Cleveland is
quite enough for every 500 years.
The girls OF Guthrie O. T. planning to boycott all
boys who smoke cigarettes tobacco in any form by
fusng to associate with them Boys, you'd better begin to
reform and lay aside the filthy weed the sentiment ex
pressed by the Guthrie girls liable spread southwark and
enter the Lone Star Sate-Csco Apcr
1t has entered Texas for that matter Even if the girls
took such action the boys who from all these vices
will the reward in the future 1t time enough TO use
tobacco If must ALL when has reached the
age of manhood boy should be pure as girl but alas
how many are?
Why not greater Wills Point All around lis towns arc
meeting en- and taking make towns better
None OF them better have better prospects than Wills
Point and all in the world need enthusiastic concert
OF action Let citizens awake We need flour mill ice
factory electric lights and lots of other good thngsWis
Point Chronicle
The Chronicle certainly has its thinking cap on straight
If oneourth of the citizens OF Wills Point would put some
OF the VIM and vitality business affairs that Mrs
Carrie Nation does in her against Joints that town
would soon be second edition OF Chicago
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-19
YOUNGER MEN NEEDED.
correctly.

1t would be decidedly conducive to the greater ac-
tvity of the court of the United States and
would constitute reform that few even OF the ultra
conservatives could object if the compulsory retire
ment of members of that fixed the age Of
65 years.
Not only is the courts docket always heavy and the
court always greatly behind, but the work is done very
slowly. Undoubtedly this latter fact is due to the old
of many OF the justices. The country has just had
another experience of waiting months ON decision
of pressing and most vital Importance to the Nation.
Under the present law it is optional with the JUS.
tees to retire after they have reached the age of ~
years. Justice Horace Gray attained this advanced
age last March but did not choose to retire Specula-
ton is now rife again in Washington whether he will
retire this and If to his probable
This speculation is naturally calling attention to
the law under which these very old men remain on
the bench of court that has crowded docket and
ought to hand down decisions promptly In few rare
instances retain their physical well as mental
vigor after passing the age of 20, but rule they
lose their capacity for physical activity and endurance
after 65. though they may retain their mental
sprghtliness. The army and navy recognize this fact
by retiring officers of the former at Ga of the latter
at 60 years of age And these rerements are compul
sorry, however we'll preserved the officer may be- is
not forgotten that few years ago Mr. Justice Field
though past ~ and very feeble insisted on holding
actively to his duties the supreme bench simply
to prevent Grover Cleveland from appointing his sue
cessor!
Not only should these old men be compelled to re,
tire in order to expedite business before the court but
there ought to be at all times the blood possible
in that court The times change and the laws change
with them Old presidents receive new interpreta.
tons. Public conditions mould opinions While
would not have the supreme court revolutionary or
too much given to innovation yet II ought not on the
other hand. to be allowed ito TO Seed or become
collection of ancients.
The safe reform could be effected simply by fixing
an age for compulsory retirement and not putting It
above TO- or even 60 If the press would properly agi
tate such change would doubtless take the
matter up and find way to get rid of the fossils and
barnaoles without constitutional amendment IL no
other way presented itself, then constitutional
amendment would be justified by the Importance of
the question.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-19
What the Letters Meant.


When you mention the of John Reilly YOU touch
reminiscent chord in the hearts of hundreds of the older
residents of Baltimore remarked well-known gentleman
yesterday.
John Reilly he continued many years ago kent sa
loon on South street think it where the Safe Deposit
and Trust company is 1t was popular rendezvous and
one could get old ale draught and his oysterwel
they Undesirable. His fried oysters were savory
enough to tempt evil the raw box was continual
source OF delight and the savoy stews served drove
the weightiest of business cares.
Kelly jolly old man. full of native wifi a,d
sparkling with keen repartec His place came to he The
iavore resort OF the most brilliant OF his day
On one occasion Reilly had journey to PhiladeInb;a
on business in the time Of the old stage coaches
he made his way lesurey along Upon arrv;ng ber h
registered at one of the leading hotels leads IN tn
story: $3.50 P ~ my
AT that time it customary for men TO add n +h;
signatures such titles evidences of dignity ne ,tsv
sessed When Reilly hooked the hotel register he s
something like this s|' nc Sd"
John Jones' Ii. D.
William Smith, A. NJ. A. b.
Samuel Johnson, D. d.
SEEING pen, he inscribed the following: 'Tohn Reilly
pleasant and profitable afternoon. ~ 'PS"t d
Returning to the hotel night he was met hv = con,
mittee of leading and learned citizens They greeted Ii
with Difference and expressed their nm, INN
such distinguished should be in their mdst IL mat
urgently requested to deliver lecture before some scenS
oody during MS stay You see they judged from the mvs
royal society and had come to do him honor " VI INC
Kelly was man of imposing personal appeararco H.
made himself very agreeable 10 the committee but cond no,
name date for the lecture. When they left him s ~,
asked the reason for the demonstration nun Hiend
what do you mean by writing the letters "F p c"
after your name anyway he asked. ~ .
eye they mean Fried Raw and Stewed and s VI me
best in Baltimore. N serve the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-19

ne apogise YOU can say assure You sir you have lone
harm which not easily be repaired something nk
that but apology is made Tor SONG
trivial thing like af harmless bump together in the crowo
which back yondcr. In such II the man
whom the apology made elaborate seknow
edgrnt OF the others courtesy he makes himself ridiculous
and il nc says Its nothing Not ALL he offers an Insult
implying that the other doesn't know apology
due dare there Chesterhelds to whose lips the
and fitting response each different occasion arises
inctvey but the American citizen is not ohes
iereld and he generally says That's all right which con-
slider little less offensive than Excuse As for the man
who says Don't mention it,, have words to express
my - -
That's all right said the person whom this burst OF
eoqucnce addressed but carried past my OF
nee already
'>Oh. beg your pardon said the philosopher.
Don't mention it,, said the other
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-19
II Was Heroic Treatment.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A Binehamton man began to hiccough last Saius !.
hiccoughed up all day nd all night and was hafa
day morning. Every remedy that his alarmed NC.
him seemed to accelerate the hics. People sent w
town and recommended sure cures. Ana n' y
grew worse.
Then a wise neghbor had bright idea. ne ~ M
all out by himself. He went over to the hlccousa1.
and ushered into the where the ainl'''' =
fast hiccoughing his life away. n
'Hullo," said the ncighbor in a light ana sn'''-
"Hows the old soak this morning ...lJ
The sufferer rolled his eyes at the neighpo y KIT
prise.
Don't give me any OF your crocodile glance
the friend. "If you'd quit drinking when 100 ~
wouldn't be in this shameful condition j, 80,
Wh-hicats tn hicat " gasped the sich M. a 4
oh. don't come any ,of your innocent oas,usS
cried TIL, neighbor Il know YOU you oa spV'ss
The hiccoughers face turned red ..d
What hic did you-hic lme he stutse asd II, n
Called you sponge you lobster, belo low. a a
Dor You're a pretty object lesson ior ri; v'r
children, amt YOU you gulpng old a;rt man
Get out OF my ic- house T. roared the s,cs ~ ror
Go to blazesl" yelled the ncighhor In = m n be
right here and the last of you Inc Pso Zone tq
over. Wait until the old woll fftevre 81.
and then wave flag out o the WINDOW on;sht--ana
have joihcation supper and fireworks 'S''
you dare TO disappont en- -. He sad ~
This was too much for the hccougher. snd thn a
bad words he made dash at the n becouzha 81
around the half dozen times ihor darsc n
madden at every jump-and then the hes"'V
The sick man Aung flower pot at hin, as q 4 NJ ia
the yard, and then he suddenly reaiileu '"-
had gone. ,,,s ,heofy you q
believed that Il he could get the dying man !. ,' e,os
angry the affection would leave him. any
right
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-19
TWELVE PAGES TODAY
IN nLI8HRAL PROPOSITION.

The proposed Louisiana Purchase Centennial Ex-
position in St Louis in 1909 is matter in which not
only ST Louis and Missouri but the whole West and
Southwest including Texas, are interested. 1t has
however rather uphill work to get Congress to
the point of voting the needed National assistance but
the house acted yesterday, and the senate will doubt
less do
Flushed with their in knocking out the army
canteen the ultra temperance reformers, however, are
insisting that aid to the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition should be conditioned the fact that the
great fair must be dry show throughout! Mis-
souri, is not a prohibition State, and St Louis is a
noted brewery center The population of the city and
of large surrounding section that would be depended
on chiefly for the success of the Exposition contains
to a great degree what may be called foreign ele-
ment, The most generous local contributions toward
the fair would likely from the big brewers and
wholesale liquor dealers To give government aid only
condition that the exposition would not permit
drinking places the grounds would be virtually to
kill the affair,
But should St Louis accept such conditions
and undertake this centennial celebration under the
handicap suggested the cause of temperance would
be little If any benefited 80 long the city itself was
wide OPEN
No such lightweight has been attached to the other
appropriations the kind sought that heretofore
been made by congress. 1t would be, therefore
Eisoughly discriminatve and unjust act to impose
this suggested condition upon the St Louis Exposition
This would be carrying reform to the most illiberal
extremes. Temperance reform is a good thing along
proper lines, but when it to forcing" 1t by main
strength and awkwardness upon communities and
principle the practcability of absolute prohibition
II Is question whether reform" not injuriously
overreaehing itself by intensifying the sentiment
against It,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-19
SOME coMMoNER PARAGRAPHS.


The St Louis Globe Dcmoeydt is quoting General Otis as
am authority on the Philippines Yet Otis Travelled, far
into the interior while IN command of the Philippine orcc
The protected tariff barous object an income tax that
forces them to out but they unanimous in demand
in that enables add to their hank nc
counts.
When it is officially decided just when a pig becomes
hog expect have officially decided when an in
FAINT industry ceases to be infant industry becomes full
grown
Some predict that Texas will rival Pennsylvania as pro
Queer OF oil it is 20 be hoped however that she will not
rival Pennsyvania in her political methods We can use
more OIL but we do not need Pennsylvania politics
Il announced that the brass goods trust is about to be
dissolved because leading member of the association is going
withdraw The reason given for withdrawal inability
obtain orders at the schedule prices The public may get
relief before another trust be formed but why leave
the public TO periodical extortion?
test has at last been discovered for determining when
paper is under corporate influence If the editor becomes
violently agtated when amy reference is made the COM
people the chances sixteen that his paper
defender of scheme whereby the organized seek TO
obtain an advantage over the masses of the people.
Judge has cartoon illustrating reorganization viewed
by the republicans II represents the democratic party as
podsa while Mr.. Cleveland appears the patrisch
father advancing aud welcome the pentent wandorer
To be true TO lie the picture ought represent the pres
dent the prodeal IN the inviting the father TO
share dinner of husks.