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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02

neys, half-intelligible TRADES by
people with grievances, or people who
want something and don't know just
eSactly what. am 10 iavor of hav-
ing all measures introduced by mem,
bers of Coupcil-not by ATTORNEYS
or citizens. 1t would result In the
choice of better men for Council.
II do not approve of electing a
full Council each year. 1t may hap
pen. and has almost happened, that
all the Councilmen, Mayor and Re
corder, are new to the business.
They are not prepared to handle in
diligently old measures pending, nor
entirely prepared to cope with new
problems Some of the Counc;lmen
should be chosen one year and some
the next.
"The Mayors term should be two
years instead Of one. One year is
not long enough to try thoroughly
any important policy he might have
to carry out. The Mayor should not
preside at Council meetings, nor
have a vote in Council. Neither
should the Recorder The Council
should choose its own chatham.
Lastly, we should have decent,
respectable city building. A suita-
BILE edifice could be built at no great
cost, and with proper management
could be made to pay for Itself. The
city should have its own lookup,
and not 60 to the county with its
prisoners.
rs that your PLATFORM asked
the reporter.
That's my platform, in part, at
least" replied the candidate. "And
it is getting more necessary every
day with our increase in population
that these things be looked after"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02

City council ala rlgnt In passing
fire. limit ordinance some of us
may nave ideas that vary as to the
provisions OF the ordinance but tht
step was a good one and it should
have been taken long ago. N,w for
the ordinance about fire escapes and
for some action looking toward bet
ter equipment for the fire depart
meni. Two months have gone bv
during which this matter has been
under this AMUSEMENT but nothing
more substantial than oratory has
been noted If we except The cut ms
down of the department from SO to
20 men and The abo itien of the s,s
TEN Of telephone alarms which has
be- n accomplished. There arc SOFA,
oher things Of almost equal imrof-
lance which still remain to be don,
before the department shall be bet
ter fitted TO cope with a big fire.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
f0G0 At TACRS AGAIN
Japanese Admiral Persists In
His Unwelcome Attentions
to Port Arthur.
RUSSIAN VICTORY DWInOLEs
ships SINK at Entrance to iiarbor
Were only Old Hunks Sent Ahead
by the Jsps in Execution Of Well
Defined Plan.


London. Feb. 26.-The British for
eign office has received an official dis
patch saying that not one of the
japanese torpedo boats was injured
in the attack on Port Arthur Of
Feb. "A.
War correspondents and Europeans
in Japan, commenting in amazemen.
upon the success Of Japanese officials
in preserving secrecy regarding al!
the operations of war, declare this
conspiracy of silence" is not only con-
fined to government and service cir
cles but that it extends to every sec
tion Of the community. All classes
OF people are submitting with mar
velous patience to being deprived of
news, which they recognize as imper-
alive to the success of the national
cause. 1t is undoubtedly in pursuance
Of this policy that no japanese ac-
count Of the Port Arthur attacks has
yet been published and none is expect
ed until Admiral Togo has completed
his designs there.
In the meantime if the report from
Yin Kow of a Japanese landing near
Vladiyostock, which is based on mis-
sionary and native statements. should
prove correct, most important and
new development in the Japanese op
erations will have been revealed, as
1t points to an attack on vladovistoc,i
from which Posslet bay Is only little
over 10 miles distant
Railroad Reported Broken.
The report that the railroad has
been cut between Hardin and Vlad
livestock may possibly be connected
with these operations. but until moro
reliable information is forthcoming
this report must DE received with re
serve. 1t has already been reported
from Toxic that certain Russian
forces were concentrating at Possiei
bay.
No further news of an attack on
Port Arthur after the engagement in
which the Japanese attempted to sink
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
One MANS PLATFORM.
Candidate for City Office Wants
Some Changes Made.

Representation In Council Not Evenly
Distributed Members Should Intro
duce All Measures Should BE Some
Holdovers-City Building and Lock.
Up.
'There are a good many spots in
which the city government and the
methods of procedure ia several
branches thereof needs improve
ment," said a prospective candidate
for municipal Office to New Do
MINIoN man this morning. The can
didate has been in the city govern
ment business, and knows something
about it. He was encouraged BY
the reporter to elucidate and ampli-
fy, and proceeded to name the spots
as follows:
"For one thing, new division of
the city into wards is needed. There
ought to be eight or ten wards in.
stead of four, and the division lines
should be laid out so as to make
them about equal in population.
The wards as they now are are de-
fined much the same as the old Dor
oughs which make up the city, and
the population is not evenly repre-
sented in Council. For instance, in
the Fourth ward, the two Council
men may come from Wiles Hill, may
be next door neighbours. while Beech
urst and Sunnyside would have no
representation. In the Third ward
all four Councilnen might be chosen
from Front street, from High street.
or from Spruce. while the Others
would be left out in the cold. Lay
cut the wards again, say /, so that
every 500 OF population will be rep
resented.
in this way each member of Coun-
Gil would be expected to look espe-
cially after the interests OF his con.
stituency. When a street light, va
ter plug, telephone pole, or piece oil
pavement was wanted, The Council
man could introduce the order.
Council would thus get shut Of hay,l
ing long wiuded speeches by sttor-
~.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
FAREWELL MUSICAL
For DR.. and Mrs. Purinton An
Artistic Success.

DIR. Purinfoa Expresses Appreciation
Dean urignisun's "Enoch Arden"
The Feature Of the Musical Mr..
Wertime, Mr.. spence and Miss Harti-
gaa Delight Audience.
That The farewell Musicale ten
dcred DIR. and Mrs. Purinton last
evening Dy the School Of Music,
was an artistic success, was demon
stratsd by the close attention given
each number, and the generous up
plause accorded
At the opening Of the concest
Dean Wrightson in graceful man
ner. referred to the departure OF DIR.
and Mrs. Purinten for tie Holy
Land, wishing them "bow voyage
In the Dame OF the School Of Music
and assembled friends.
DIR. Purinton responded in few
well chosen phrases, expressing The
appreciation felt for this courtesy
extended By the School OF Music.
The Gade Sesata OPP 81 No. Tor
piano and violin came first upon the
program composition oi much
melodic beauty. and its treatment
fully setting forth the claim OF Gade
as the Mendelsohn of the MOI h.
The langourous sweetness Of the
middle movement sudde My chang"e
to bfisk allegro, then again lac
larghetto. The finale was full If fire
and was played by both instrumt MS
with spirit and verve that lea a
most satisfactory impression.
The two mum beers played by Wer.
time presented marked contrast.
The simplicity of the theme 10
the Chopin variations only served to
enhance the richness OF the treatment.
Too high praise cannot he awarded
the rendition Of this, one Of Chopiu's
most beautiful compositions. Mr.
Wertime most successfully COPIED with
the technical difficulties OF the Schu
bert Tausig March Militaire.
Miss Hartigan accompanied by Mrs
Hartigan received as always gencr
Gus share OF commentator. lie
skilful performance upon the mando
lin demonstrated her ability.
The chief interest centered ia thu
Enoch Arden, not only on account o
the participants, but also as the wofl
of that most gifted composer GO soor
to be with us, Richard Strauss.
One of the most enjoyable features
was the complete unity OF this presen
tatiop, as now the piano, now th'
voice occupied foremost place. ye
with such succe ssful blending that Z
the audience 1t was ever as pictur,
to the eye. Too lavish pralse canuo'
be given 10 Miss Foster for her mos
sympathetic and mlsical Performance,
of the extremely difficult piano settlot
to the poem.
To say that Mr. Wrightson carried
bis hearers with him along the storm
swept cliffs of England upon Thu
| desert island and back 10 the dismar'
tied home, down To the iast hours o
| the heact broken wanderer demon
strates most conclnslvely his artistic
ability Ia the presentation Of thi,
Delodrama
The entire evening was ore OF espe
cal enjoyment and will long be pleas
antly remens bered by those present.
l
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
VICE ADMIRAL sKnypIorr.


Twho will command Russian naval forces
In the far east, now on way to Port Ar
thur.1
incident, being without official ad-
vices On the subject In government
circles, however, it is seen plainly
that Russian suceptibilities have been
wounded, and the fear is expressed
that should Washington now disre-
gard Russia and procure exeQuaturs
for the newly appointed American
consuls at Mukden and Antung from
Pekin and attempt to send those Of
ficals TO their posts, really unpleas-
ant incident might be created.
Our New consuls Are Barred.
Russia does not wish to be placed
in the position of refusing to allow
three consuls to enter upon their du-
ties, but with state of war existing
and commerce at a standstill, military
concerns are paramount and Russia
might consider herself warranted In
interpreting such course on the
part of the United States to be po-
litical rather than commercial.
The refusal OF Russia to allow Mr..
Morgan, the newly appointed Amerl-
can consul at Port Dalny, to go to his
post at present is based solely on the
military situation, which may compel
all foreigners to leave Port Dalny.
The sincere hope is expressed that
TIE United States will not embarass
Russia further by pressing the ques-
ton of consular representation at this
time.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
RUSSIA FEELS HURT
Refusal Of Gunbeat to NEEDLE
in Chemulpo Affair
the Cause.
eAHcELING ORDERS FOR GOODS
Russians Retaliasins by Abrosatinu
Contracts for Merchandise Pur.
chased from Amerieans--Feelins Of
Irritation Against This Country.

st. Petersburg, Feb. &c. irrita-
ton against the United States on ac-
count OF the supposed unfriendiy atti-
tude Of that country towards Russia,
which was slightly noticeable through
out the negotiations, seems to have
become daily more pronounced, and
since the yicksburg incident at Che
mulpo (when the commander of this
American gunboat is said to have re-
fused to unite with the commanders
Of other foreign warships at Chemulpo
to protest against the fighting which
resulted in the loss of the Russian
warships variag and Korietz and the
fact that the vicksburg did not take
on board survivors OF the Russian
ships) American business men here
are really alarmed concerning the pos
sible effect upon American trade.
Within the last few days orders for
American goods have been counter.
manded, the only explanation given
being that the prospective purchasers
did not desire to buy American goods
under the present circumstances.
Think Explanation Is Due.
Americans here. believe that an Of.
fetal explanation of the yicksburg in
cident would be opportune and have
an excellent effect. The government
officially has taken no notice OF the
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
PROOFS ARE MISSING.
Conrad Declares Machen Didn't Show
Oil Transaction Valid.

Washington. Feb. 26.-Mr. Conrad,
special counsel for the government in
the postal trial, continued his argu-
ment for the prosecution. Mr.. Con-
rad contended that counsel for the
defense had admitted all the allega-
lions Of the Indictment. Counsel a.
tackled the statements made on the
stand by Lorenz regarding his first
examination of the Croft fastener in
1895 and said they are not bozl,a out
by the circumstances surrounding it.
Mr.. Conrad took up the transac-
lions between Lorenz and Meonen
and said the note for 5000 had been
set up as evidence of bona fide con-
tract by confederates, the payer AMI
payee. Every piece of paper, he said.
tending to prove the validity of Mach
ems assignment of his oil interest to
Lorenz was missing.
He bitterly reflected on Lorenz as
a man and said he had DETAINED his
wife's name as written on her bank
book by making it tae repository for
ill-gotter gains. He declared a grave
doubt hao srisen in his mind with re-
spect to the gsilt Of Samuel A. Croft.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
CALDWELL GETS OUT.
Scott Now Has Field for the Senate
Cleared of distractions.

A special from Washington says
that Hon. james l. Caldwell has
Withdrawn from the race for Senator
from this state. This leaves the field
clear for Scott 1t has been expect
ed that this would happen although
all intention of this has been denied
by Caldwell up To the last minute.
When Schmulbach got out of the race
and put an end TO hope Of help from
that source through EN- barassment TO
Scott, Caldwell decided to get ont of
the way.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
STEPPED OUT ON NOTHING.
ERE, Woodward Met With Peculiar
Accident Wednesday Night.

Mayre Woodward stepped out Ola
window 10 the second story OF Tom
Evans residence Wednesday night, aud
fell to the ground, breaking bone in
his right wrist and sustaining minor
injuries from the fall. He, with -four
or five others, was 10 Howard Bin
gammon's room about twelve o'clock.
One Of the crowd gas playing the
guitar and the rest were singing. Dur
ing the grand finish of particularly
animated chorus. they heard footsteps
approaching the door. The voices
suddenly hushed, and in pretended
! fear, Woodward fled TO the window,
threw up the sash aud stepped out,
falling twelve or fifteen feet.
The roof of 4 porch runs just under
The windows on one side of the house,
and Woodward expected to step out
upon this. lie chose the wrong win
dow, however, and there was no roof.
His companions saw him disappear
through the window, and knew Moth
ing of what had become of him until
he returned up the stairs. his arm
hanging Imply at his side.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02

1t has been facetinusly suggested
that since the freedom of The city
has been rendered Richard Strauss
on his forthcoming visit here that
he will make his headquarters at
Municipal Hall. Strauss may aant
to kick somebody when he cess the
kind of public building the city gov
eminent occupies.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02

Again the story is being told that
we are to have union depot in
Morgantown. 1t has been four OF
maybe more years since this story
first started on the rounds and it is
always welcome for the reason that
we are always glad to see an old friend
even if we do not attach any more
Importance to its visit at this time
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02

Now that Japan mas not llcncd TIL.
Russians for several DAYS grand
plans are being made to drive the
little fellows back into the sea.
Their big opponents will probably
discover that there is always two
parties to any driving act that may
be done.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
CALDWELL wITHDRAws.
For Harmony's Sake West virginian
Abandons Contest for Senate.

|
Washington, Feb. 26.-J. L. Cald-
well of West Virginia has issued a
statement withdrawing from the race
for United States senator from that
state. In his address ito the Repub-
licans of West Virginia Mr. Caldwell
says:
In the interest 81 harmony in the
Republican party of ,,ur state and to
put an end to contests in various
counties and senatorial districts that
may endanger the success of the
party in the approaching election, !
hereby withdraw as candidate for
United States senator.
"In reaching this conclusion l have
been aided by the advice of many
friends and party leaders. have al
ways believed that the interests of
the Republican party are greater than
the interests of any man"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02

And the Keystone Industrial peo-
pie want to supply gas to Morgan
town. They have served notiee on
the council that they want tran,
chise aud will ask for it in March
They say they have plenty of gas
and can deliver the goods if council
shall give them the right to do so
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02

Athletically inclined people are
glad that the regents of the Umver-
sity have recognized the Importance
of athletic supervision and have
secured a man who will have charge
Of the athletic activities of the stu
dents. Mr.. Chez fills long felt
want and he will receive warm
welcome here
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
Two Important decisions.

The United States Supreme Courl
has held that the pass niger who ride.
on a free pass cannot recover for 10
juries sustained On the journey. A
verdict had been given to the victim
OF q wreck for $4,000 damages, Thu
court reversed The verdict. It alst
upheld the election law OF Alabama
which cuts out cuored illiseratcs.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
GIRL VICTIM EXPIRES AND
YOUTH is UNDER ARREST

Canton. o., Feb. 26.-Miss Annie
Quinn, aged 81, is dead here and
Frank Creighton is under arrest
charged with completely in the Grim
inal operation which is alleged to have
7<illad her
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
Jewish outraoes AVENGED.

Kishenev, Russia. Feb. 26.-Two
brothers named Petreske were placed
on trial here charged with having
taken part in the Jewish massacres.
Each was sentenced to four years
penal servitudc
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02

IT is said that there arc 1000
cases of grip IN Parkershurg. What
a disagreeable place for those wire
have not been seized with the ma,
ady!
AND it begins to look like the
Harmony Committee is to be about
as harmonious as that harmony
meeting in Washington. In other
words, they can't get together.
THE people of the Vaudeville neigh
borhood who did not want their post
Office abolished made kick when the
inspector was here but that is all that
it amounted to. The etiice was cut
out Now they ailege they are suffer
ing great Inconvenience by the move.
IT is being intimated that the cor
porations Of the State are putting up
for the nomination OF Charles Teter
for Governor. In case they are doing
this the cot clusion is inevitable that
the people OF the State will not get
what is coming to them If he IS
elected.
IsN'T it wonderful that "Mr. Loree
came on railroad business?" At the
same ti.Ae isn't it strange that the
election of Prot. Chez as athletic
director should be nothing but
rontine business and consequently
not worthy OF mention?
WHEN the program given last
night at the University is given in
Wheeling, there will bea tremendous
rowd oul to hear t. Fourteen hun
dred seats have ALREADY been dis
posed t. rbi- enter tainmept is 10
cinse a se'i,s oi lcctnres gwen by
SIX COLLEGE Presidents DIR. Purin-
ton has appt ar'd u, II us one OF he
lecturers.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
SENSATIONAL MURDER.
Buffalo Man Sheets Man in Bank aud
Then Blows Ills Own Brains Out.

A SPECIAL from Buffalo says that at
1890 this morning Hugh .. Knowles
was fatally shot In The Marine bank
by III. l.. Swartz. Swartz left the
bank hurriedly and when he reached
the sidewalk he shot himself, dying
instantly. Knowles will die. No
known cause for shooting
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02

William Hough was found guilty
of stealing tools from William Nal.
lonee before Squire Hayes yesterday
and was sentenced TO fine of SIC
and costs, or twenty days in jail.
He did not have the coin and went to
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02

Dr. G. E, Haworth, Of Huntington,
had intended being here during tue
meeting of the Board oil Regents,
but was prevented from coming ~
an attack Of illnese. He has recor-
cred far enough to be out again.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02

Miss Pearl Allender has gone TO
Glen Roy. Ohio, to visit her sister
Mrs. Patterson. she will vieit
friends in Columbus and other towns
before her return
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02

The recent entries of dark horses
in the Democratic presidential nom
ination race confirm the statement
of somebody that there are ten thou
sand unknown men in the United
States capable OF filling that office.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02

Preston county has lively fight
on for the state senate. Postmaster
Sam Montgomery of Function and
.. w. Flynn of Kingwood want the
nomination. They are hustling for
the place and the fight is getting
warmer and still more warm.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
MORE BODIES FOUND.
Harwick Mine Continues to Surrender
Its Victims.

Cheswick, Pa, Feb. 26.-The bodies
Of two more miners have been taken
from the Harwick mine. They were
taken to the temporary morgue, but
have not been identified.
1t is believed that several more
bodies are still in the mine in rooms
adjoining the one from which the
bodies were recovered.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
chies Chimes. Mason DEAD

Denver, Col, Feb. 26.-Long Wah
Sang, known as chief of the Chinese
Free Masons, is dead in this city.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
a;shon Hartley consecr,t.a.
Hough Sent 10 Jail.

steubenville, O., Feb. 2s-The Rev.
James Hartley was consecrated
bishop of The diocese of Columbus.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02

Although Strauss wrote some
music when lie was very young none
of it wall be on the program when be
comes here next month He will
give us something very much better
than his earlier attempts undoubt-
eddy were.