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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29
SMITH ASSAILED.
SIBLEY DENOUNCED GENERAL
FOR HIS ORDERS.
inquiry Resolutions introduced b,
Memhers-AIleged CrueIties
Denounced In Senate,

Washington, April 29.-Representa-
tive Sibley, of Pennsylvania, created
something Of sensation in the house
yesterday, during the genral debate
on the agricultural appropriation bill
by severely denouneing Gen. jacob
H. Smith for the orders he issued in
the Samar campaign. He declared
that General Smith was a disgrace to
the uniform he wore, and expressed
the hope that the president would
strip him of his uniform within As
hours.
Mr.. Sibley's speech was enthusiastic
ally applauded by the Democrats, ana
was received with some evidences of
approval by the Republican side
The speech was considered the more
remarkable in that 1t came from
Republican who left the Democratic
party on the issues raised by the
Spanish war, and who since has been
an ardent expansionist.
Mr. Williams (Dem., Mass) en-
dorsed what Mr. Sibley had said.
debate slow progress was made with
the bill, only rs of the 40 pages being
disposed Of
Resolutions of inquiry Introduced.
Representative Burleson, of Texas,
yesterday introduced resolution
calling on the secretary of war for
information as to whether General
Smiths order relative to the war in
Samar was based on orders issued
from Washington relative to the sup
preston of the instruction In Samar
Representative Coney, of Massa-
chusetts, introduced another resolu-
tion calling for information along the
same lines. 1t asked the secretary of
war for information as to whether
General Smith in issuing the alleged
orders acted on his own RESPONSE
bility.
Washington, April 29.-After
brief discussion yesterday the senate
agreed to, the house amendments to
the oleomargarine bill as passed by
the senate. The measure now goes
to the president for his signature.
An effort was made by Mr.. Teller, of
Colorado, to amend the measure SO as
to levy tax of 10 per cent of the
capital or assets on any butter trust
that might be formed. but it was de-
feated.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29

Disease Is at the RiYer-Bridge may
Have to be Closed-Mail Carrier
Stopped ON this Side-Heedless Con-
duct of People In Cheat Neck Respon-
sible for Spread.
Wait Blosser son Of All Blosser of
Cheat river has smallpox. The lad is
seventeen years Of age, AS he lives
right at the bridge the danger of in
lection is great from this case. DIR.
Warren was over to see him on Men
day. As result of the visit addi-
tional precautions were taken.
Two more guards have been secured
and the mail carrier has been directed
not to cross the river. This is great
relief TO Mr.. Baker who has not en-
joyed the visits which he has been
paying to the neighborhood for some
time.
DR.. Warren says that he is not sur
prised that Blosser has the disease as
he was headstrong boy and went to
VOLTS when warned OF the danger
and told to stay away. He persisted
in going there and in consequence de-
veloped the malady.
The doctor says that he expects to
see three or four more cases develop
but that there is no cause for especial
alarm. Everything that can be done
is being done but when people persist
in running around and mixing with
each other the disease is bound to
spread. In connection with the out
break the following from Mcmillan
appeared in the News Standard:
The smallpox is raging here and we
have eleven cases so far as car be
learned Charles Griffith was the
first to have it and since then it has
spread to all parts of Cheat Neck. II
is in no less than eight families.
None Of them has been discharged
from quarantine except SINNERS and
Lewellen. The chief trouble in pre-
venting the spread Of this disease lies
in the fact that too many ignorant
people know more than the doctors
and will not hear nor heed what is
told them and continue to 60 from
house TO house and even from the very
places where they have the disease.
II JUG OlnOClc VI bue Heditu DOdfu no
not use some stringent measures
Cheat Neck will be cursed with this
plague from one end to the other.
Business is almost at standstill now
all on account OF some smart fools
who will gallop from one place to the
other and spread contagion. The
doctors are doing all they can to stop
it, but the people will not take their
advice.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29
PRESTON PRIMARY.
Results Of the Election in the Buck
wheat Belt ON Saturday.

Practically ali of the returns Of the
primary election in Preston county
have been received at head quarters
and the results are known. A heavy
vote was cast and much interest was
manifested in the contest. The clos
est race was for Clerk OF the County
Court
George A. Walls was elected over J.
W. Flynn by majority of about 1870.
The Circuit Clerk was elected with
out opposition. He was John w.
Watson. A. w. Carrico was chosen
for county superintendent over Charles
w. Bierbower. For the House of
Delegates Joseph w. Davis was sue
cessful on the west side against j. S.
Dunn and Leroy Shaw and on the east
side William B. Freeland beat DR.. M.
S. Bryte.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29
SWALLOW & MARKLE'S
Floating Palace is Giving Good Enter.
tainments aud Drawing Large Crowds.

Swallow and Markles, New Grand
Floating Palace aid Marine Band
and Orchestra gave. a performance at
this place Monday night and will
give another to night to large and
appreeiative audience and we most
cheerfully admit it was a strictly re-
fined and up to date performance and
we must congratulate the manage
ment in securing such high class
and talented artists as are seen in
the Olio The opening comedy is clean
and bright and far away from the so
often seen negro acts The comedy por
ton is furnished by Frank Wright
and John Quigg and number of
musical numbers are introduced.
The Olio opened by introducing Miss
Emma LaMoine IN illustrated songs.
The young lady is very pretty and has
sweet voice. Connors & Connors
refined up TO date comedy Boomers
made big hit by introducing some
witty repartee. Miss Corners known
as the Missouri Coon shouter has an
excellent voice for singing Coon songs
and is ably assisted by Mr.. Corners.
They finish the act with a medley of
coon songs quite different from any
heard yet. The King children as
Acrobats are feature on any bill.
Then came the comedy by the Wrights
which kept the audiance convulsed
with laughter. Mr.. Wright is GER
tainly: great comedy Acrobat and
Comedian and is excelently supported
by Mrs. Wright in fine act Come
delta entitled our "Neighborly Neigh
bors." n
The La Nome sisters two pretty
and petite girls do an excellent cake
walk and sing some ragtime songs
Quiggs and Cain are justly called the
King Pins Of high class musical expo
nents. The musical instruments used
by these gentlemen are the most ex-
pensive used on a vaudeville stage.
The next and last act was number
Of new dissolving and moving pictures
shown by electrician Thorn. Take it
all the way through it was one OF the
best shows seen in our city and far
away the best ever seen on the river.
Swallow aud Markles Floating Opera
House is certainly the Barnum Of
river shows.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29

WHEELING, w Va, April %
William Mitchell, colored, under
sentence Of death for criminal as
sault upon Mrs. Fred W. Schuman,
of Wheeling, died this morning at
o'clock. He passed away in his cell
in the West Virginia penitentiary at
Moundsville. Death primarily was
caused by lung trouble, but sup
Elementary agent was fright, through
fright which seized him after the ex
ecution of George Carter. Mitchell
collapsed, and it was necessary for
Governor White to allow him a res
pite of four weeks. Death deprived
the gallows of it's victim. The case
of William Mitchell has been erased
from human records by a mightier
hand than that of the executioner.
Death was expected. For the past
two weeks the guards were convinced
that MitchelPs passing away was
but question of short time. They
were hardly prepared for his demise,
however, at the time it occurred, for
a few hours previous to that he
seemed to bein better spirits. Mitch
ell was about 35 years of age, and
originally came from the lower part
of the state. The prison officials
have made no preparation for his
funeral.
About one year ago Mitchell was
arrested for an assault on Mrs. Schu-
man, an estimable woman living on
North Main street. He was found
guilty in the criminal court of Ohio
county and sentenced to be hanged.
His case was taken to the Supreme
court by Rankin Wiley, of PIT Pleas
ant, but the Judgment of the lower
court was finally affirmed and Mitch
ell faced death with certainty. The
pardon board was appealed to when
it became evident that he could not
hanged, unless carried to the scat
fold. His death relieves the prison
authorities of an unpleasant duty.
Governor White was in informed.
Mitchell was unmarried. He was
laborer.
Perry Christian is to be hanged on
Friday unless respited. He is to be
be hanged for killing g. w. Bent, of
Fayette county. The crime was a
cold blooded and unprovoked one
and the execution will be nothing
but simply justice.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29
COUNCIL MEETING.
Finances of the City of Morgan
town considered.
Found to be In Fine C0ndition-Sink-
ing fund In Fine Shape-Another
Racket with q Contractor-After Bell
Telephone Company-0ther Business.

City council held its regular meet
ing on Monday night. The most Inn
portant matter considered was that
of the financial condition of the city
for the past year. 1t was found that
things in this direction were in a very
satisfactory condition.
During the past year $18, 420. "a has
been the total receipts. The disburse-
mehts during this time have been $18,
41576 leaving balance in the gener-
al fund OF $4.58. In the sinking fund
is balance of "a, 444.73.
1t was ordered that 81, 200 of the
old bonds be paid Off Besides the
money collected So, 512 80 remains I'M
collected by the tax gatherer CT
this amount all is collectable except
about $500.
Next year there will be heavy In
crease in the amount of taxes to be
collected and this amount is expected
to reach $40, 900. Taken with the
other receipts of the town from vari-
Gus sources the amount of income
will be rather largely increased. 1t
will admit of many permanent i'm
provements being made.
The financial statement was order
ed spread on the minutes and it was
ordered that a summary OF it be pub
ished in the city papers.
1t was reported to the council that
the contractor who has the paving on
Clay street under contract has refused
to straighten the curbing which has
become very much out Of whack dur
ing the winter. The street committee
was ordered to attend to this at once
and have it remedied at the expense
Of the contractor If he failed to fix
the curling and do the paving.
The street committee reported in
favor OF establishing fifteen lights on
Wiles hill and these were ordered in
Several Of them have already been set
and the rest will go in at once.
The mayor was directed to remove
the Bell telephone poles which bad
been ordered moved but which order
the Company has ignored. There will
be a lively scrap over this.
L. M. Jaco was granted permit to
build an addition to his store at High
and Wiley streets.
III. d. Shrader was granted permit
for residence on Jones avenue
Fourth ward.
J. M. Hawkins was granted a per-
NIT to build shop on Bridge street
First ward.
Petition of August Weller for avn.
ing on Front street refused.
Council adjourned until next Wed
nesday evening when they will meet
and wind up their affairs to turn
them over to their successors
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29

MAIL from the infected district
over Cheat is being constantly re-
ceived and transmitted through the
mails without disinfection. This
sort of thing ought to be stopped
before there is something resulting
from it that will make Rome howl.
EVERY day some one comes to
Morgantown hunting place to To-
cate factory of some kind. Many
of these plants will eventually be To-
Gated here. The town IS going to
grow during the next few years to
an extent that few people at present
realize.
The South Morgantown bridge is
open for travel again. The first
wagon went over about 9 o'clock
this morning. Uncle Joe Wharton
sent it over. A temporary span has
been placed in position until the
bridge can be repaired.
AT two o'clock this afternoon a
conference of the street committee
was being held. They are directed
to confer with the contractor in
South Morgantown and ascertain
what he intends to do toward fin
ishing his contract.
WHILE the base ball team is away
bulletins will be received from Mana
ger Jack, Downey and will be posted
at Davis Cigar store. These bulletins
will be the only official ones received
and on the basis of them any bets
that may be made will be settled
Full accounts of the games will be
published each day in this paper dur
ing the trip OF the team.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29
OIL NOTES.
Developments Of the Last week il
Territory Near MOrgantOwn.

Operators in the lower Southwest
fields were a little more successful in
finding good producers during the past
week than for some months. In adj
dition to two gushers large number
of wells above the average were found
in nearly all Of the old fields
The South Penn Oil Company start
ed the weeks developments by drill
ing In gusher on S. S. Eddy's farm
located in the north end of the deep
sand development west of Blacksville
Greene county. The initial perfor-
nance for the first "a hours was ], 200
barrels, but at the end of the week
had declined to 500 barrels day 1t
is located in territory that has has
been prolific Of good gas wells on the
east and west sides. The size of the
well, however, is such as to give an
impetus to operations in that locali-
ty.
The next best producer was landed
by the same company, and is located
in the northeast extension Of the new
Gordon sand development in Marion
and Wetzel counties, on the w. N.
Cunningham farm, mile northeast
of the same company's good producer
on the Jacob Cunningham farm. This
one started at rs barrels an hour, but
did not keep up that speed for more
than few hours, and at the close Of
the week was down TO $50 barrels a
day. This we'll at the northeast and
the Fairfield Peterson at the south
west shows the producing territory to
be two miles and a half long on a
northeast and southwest line.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29
COUNTY BOARD ACTS.
Cheat River Qdarantined by
Health Board.

No Communication Whatever From
one Side to the Other-MaiIs Stopped
Harsh Measures to be used If
Necessary OF Guards to be
Observation-Disclosures Taken Well in
Hand.
A meeting Of the county board of
health was held this morning in the
Office of the prosecuting attorney.
1t was brought to the attention of
the committee that small pox was
rapidly spreading over Cheat and
that the situation warranted severe
measures.
After an examination OF the sit
uation the board ordered strict
quarantine of the river established.
No one is to be allowed to cross the
Ices Ferry Bridge going to or from
Cheat Neck.
Exceptions may be made to this
rule in favor of people who want to
go through to Uniontown or other
distant points Coming this way no
residents of the neck will be allowed
to cross.
Ferrymen living along the river
are to be notified that If they ferry
any one across from either side they
will have their licenses taken away
from them.
Mr.. Goodwin says that the quar-
antine as ordered will be strictly
maintained and the practice of run
ming past guards will have to be
stopped or the strictest punishment
will he meyed out to offenders.
He says that several people who
have treated the orders of the county
health officer with disdain will be
summoned before the next grand jury
and will be given all that law allows.
This stand will be applauded by all
persons.
The q. S. mail was ordered discon-
tinued into or out of Cheat Neck I'M
til the small pox shall be stamped
out.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29
BALL TEAM OFF.

Ten men and Manager DOwney Leave
for the east at noon today-To be
gone ten days.
The Varsity baseball team left at
noon today for Washington where
they will meet Georgetown on We'd
nesday. Ten men were taken with
the team. They are: Bowman, Wash
er, Shriver, Miller, Curtis, Snider,
McWhorter, Smith, M;dleburg and
Purinton. The trip will occupy ten
days and during that time seven
games will be played. Most OF the
fans are routing the team to win four
OF the seven games IL not more OF
them.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29
THREE MEN KILLED.
Depl0rable Accident Near Sistersvilie
Yesterday Resulted in Three FATAL.
ties.

SIsTERsvILLE, w. Va. April %
Three men lost their lives in the
Meadville oil field yesterday. Nitro
glycerine has again got in its dead
ly work, and this time one of the
most prominent citizens of Sisters
vile, and two employees, were hurled
into eternity. Edward Dalton, who
has carried on an extensive torpedo
business in Sistersville for the past
six years, and one of his employees,
Byron NJ. Geary, left Sistersville
early yesterday morning to make a
shot with ten quart torpedo, on
the Joseph Smith farm, about five
miles from Middlebourne, and thir-
teen miles from this city. About Ii
o'clock, while the charge was being
prepared, it went off for some I'M.
known reason, and Dalton and
Geary were instantly killed, and
tool dresser named Barrett was ia
tally injured. He died at 2:30 in
the afternoon. The bodies of Dalton
and Geary were brought to Sisters
vile at s O'Clock last evening.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29

MOrgantown Man-His Letter and
Check Received Just Before Noon by
President Purinton.
The following letter which is self
explanatory has been received by DIR.
d. B. Purinton, President of the I'm
iversity. The check for 81, 900 was
received along with the letter The
letter was as follows:
MoRGANTowN, April 20, 1902
To the President of the West Virginia Uni
versity
| have noted the disadvantages un-
der which the University Athletic AS
ISOLATION laoors for want of some of
the conveniences and accessories that
are regarded as necessary for success.
full competition with like Associa-
tions. Notable among these wants is
a grand stand for the accommodation
of lovers of athletic games, as well as
for the revenue it will bring to defray
the very considerable expenses always
incident to athletics. | am willing
to help To tighten the expenses insep-
arabic from manly sports, which tend
to develop strength, agility and cour-
age, and promote good health.
|, therefore, enclose herewith my
check for 81 900, to be used by the
Association for the building of a
grand stand on tie grounds of the
University, set apart for physical
games and manly sports.
/ am, Yours truly,
GEO. Q. STURGISS.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29
Died.

GARRIsoN-Departed this life April
Is, 1902, Pfudence Garrison daughter
of Normal and Eta Garrison aged
20 months 'ud seven days. Diabetes
was the cause OF her death.
When b ming youth is snatched
away
BY dean resistless hand
Our hearts he mournful tribute pay
Which pity must demand. g
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29
Robinson Selected.

A special from Grafton states that
Attorney Ira e. Robinson of that
county has teen selected to succeed
Thomas E. Davis as state Senator for
the short term In this district. Mr..
Robinson is we'll known in Mononga-
liza.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29
Kenna Released.

Cleveland has released Ed Kenna
who has been with them since the
season opened. He is expected TO
sign with st. Louis National team.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29
taa sasstlt
Girl Wanted,

Wanted-A girl to do general
house work in small family. Apply
at corner of Bumbo Lane and Chest
nut street. MRS. F. III. ST. CLAIR.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29
Wanted a Girl.

Wanted "A girl to do house work
and cookilg No washing and iron
ing. Inqu re of
Mas. D. Fl. COURTNEY.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29
For Sale or Kent

A good ten room house on Wiles
Hill. Call on or address Prof. ID. M.
Willis.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29
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For Sale.

One good work horse. Weight
over 400 pounds. Apply to
ALEX. III. TAFT, City.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29
Salt for Sale.

Just received car load of No. /
salt which will be sold at 81 per bar
rel. DUPUIS q Co.
214 Peasants street.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29
ONE OF 100 SHOTS
KILLS AN ITALIAN.
Furious Fusiallde Between Posse and
Speak Easy Men Ends in One Death
In Fayette County.

UN1oNTowN, Pa, April Pc An
unknown Italian was killed in an en-.
counter between lot of speak-easy
keepers and posse Of officers, under
County Detective McBeth, at Cham
ouni last night.
About 10 o'clock the band OF officers
raided the camps during the height Of
the carousing, and the vendors showed
fight. A shot was fired and a regular
battle followed. over 100 shots being
fred. The Sheriff and Coroner are at
Chamouni investigating the affair.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29
CHEATED THE GALLONS.
William Mitchell Dead at
Moundsville.

Fright is Supposed to Have Been the
Cause OF His Death-Respite Granted
TO Restore His iNerYe but it never
Came Back An Execution Scheduled
for Friday.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29

HIRscHMANs special $3.50 mems
dress shoe is splendid value.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29
WAIT BLOSSER
Has Developed a Case of Small
pox.

Disease Is at the River Bridge may
Have to be Closed-Mail Carrier
Stopped ON this Side-Heedless Con-
duct Of People in Cheat Neck Respon-
sible for Spread.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-29
MAGNIFICENT GIFT.
Athletic Association to Have
Grand Stand.

Hon. George C. Sturgiss Gives the Boys
$1,000 Unexpected Gift from the
MOrgantown Man-His Letter and
Check Received Just Before Noon by
President Purinton.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-10-04
The Harris Meeting.

Although the rain poured down all
day long Thursday, Senator Harris
was here and addressed a fair sized
audience in the court house. There
were few people in from distance,
and quite number in from adjoining
townships.
The senator is scholarly gentle
man and his speech was entirely free
from bitterness or even of anything
approaching strong partizanship. He
was at all times perfectly fair, but he
went TO the bottom of the questions
now before the public, with a SIM
plicity and directneSs which enabled
his hearers to understand his position
at once.
The trust question, the tariff re.
duction, the cuban reciprocity, the
ship subsidy steal. and the Fowler
Branch Bank and Asset Currency bill
were all taken up in turn and treated
to the satisfaction of all present. He
touched briefly upon state questions
and predicted fusion success, owiDe
largely to the boss ridden condition OF
the republican party. The speech
was well received by everybody.