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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-12
BASE BALL SEASON IS NOW CLOSED
MAY 1.-THE EOYS HAVE MADE
GOOD SHOWING ON AvER
kGES-iN BOx PARTY TO-
NIGHT.

| Much TO the regret of every one, TIT
| base ball season has arrived al an alb
| rupt end in Fairmont. The venture
| has been a decided success in every
particular, making money for the
owners and winning the majority o!
was composed of eentleInanly. young
fellows who We're Very popular in the
city, and it is no eNaggeration to say
that all in all it was just about the
fastest team ever finishing a season
in Fairmont. Captain Arch Bero will
leave this evening for his home in
Wheeling, but expects to return in a
few weeks to accept q position recent
ly offered him. Bero has been report
ed favorably to Morgan Kelly, of Gin
cinnati, and may so South with that
team for practice next spring.
Ginger" Douglas will leave to-mor-
row for his home in Lonaconing, Md
Ginger" will likely be menlber of
next years team. if he so desires.
= Harry Blumling and RED" Fisher
Will leave tomorrow for Pittstourg.
The former resides in Sharpsburg,
but will enter the employ of the Allie
gheny Drug Company, of Allegheny.
Harry is a. registered pharmacist.
Fisher will start in training for the
football season at his home in Nc
KEGS Rocks. Red" has quite repu-
tation as gridiron warrior
Gibbs has not yet decided as to
where he will locate for the winter and
may stick around here. He is a sta
tionary engineer.
Jim Bryson will likely resume his
former job at New Central. Bryson
is an expert mine machine operator.
'.Timmy" Mcdonald will go to his
home in Wheeling tomorrow. Mac !
has been off color in his work lately, |
out promises to show them all some
hing next year,
Wharton leaves tonight for home.
He is also Wheeling boy.
1t is almost settled fact that |
learly every man of this years team
will be offered berth here next sea.
less to return.
Philippi left for Pittsburg this morn
ng. The season will start about the
s of May next year, players to report
cam again.
Following is the players fielding and
atting averages:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-12
KILLED HIMSELF
SUPERINTENDENT OF THE DEAD
LETTER OFFICE HAD A MANIA
FOR SUICIDE.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-Cap1. P.
Leibhardt, superintendent OF the dead
letter Office OF the Postoffice Depart
ment who committed suicide by shoot
ing in his Office at an unknown hour
yesterday evening. was about siXty-six
years of age. He has been at the head
of the dead letter department since
1897, being appointed from the Sixth
Congressional district of"1ndiana. His
salary was $500 per annum. He is
survived by his widow and one daugh-
ter, Miss Inez Leibhart, a clerk in the
postofice at Los Angeles, Cal. Miss
Leibhardt had been chief clerk to Au-
gust W. Machen up~to the time of his
arrest as a result OF the postoffice
scandal. 1t was upon her own request
that she was reduced in salary and
sent to the Pacific Coast. During the
scandal the dead letter Office was I'M
der investigation, but nothing wrong
was found by the inspectors.
Captain Leibhardt left three letters
upon his desk, two addressed to friends
and one to his wife. In one of the
letters he spoke OF a mania that pos
sessed him to kill himself, and said
that he had tried Christian Science for
relief without success. No other mo-
tive for the deed is known.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-12

fore the confessre sl.e session sssi4
journed at noon to ii eets ssi gs1i id
three o'clock.sgsIhe appoinfms
be made eth VI sate this sternos,tI sssl
IN evening session may tae naeA
When that is done tle conf
adjourn and the min nisters MI Iga
for their homes. vii give sslaes gIisssss
of appointments fo-moTraMs.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-12

fFsegina MeAvoy. evening before two
delighted audiences Some one has
said The Honeymoon" is like the
brook, it will run on forever. From
the opening chorus of the tea maid
ems to the final curtain the interest
IN the comedy, with it's catchy music,
never faltered. The same elaborate
staging and costuming was given the
performance yesterday as was given
the premier, and that is no doubt one
of the real reasons for the secret of
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-12
70 O Z 4. .
Came aIted%C1 C1@.

On account Of the ilIness
Glenn Stewart who's Cool IIS,s
banding OF the fssast
game between the d
and 1t, which was sehea
morrow, has been called OF. ss
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-12
Friend Burt's Funeral.

The funeral of friend Burt took
place at Warrington yesterday after
noon at four o'clock. SThe services
We're held at the residence Of Miss
Marie Burt at the old Burt home
stead. NJ. a y number n Of people from this
city attended. ..,. $,5
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-12
FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA. 5MONRDAl. .SEPTEN
BELLS RANG AND
none WERE TARDY

South Side, $50; Fleming, 127: Barnes
vile. G1: West Fairmont. So: Jackson
addition. &c; colored. 53; kindergarten,
15- This makes a total of l.15S. which
is more than was ever enrolled at any.
previous opening
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-12

The first figures given represen
| Fairmont scores. and the last thei
| opponents.
! May 30, Bellaire,'4 to !.
May 50, Bellaire, 10 to 2.
June 4, Steubenville, 10 to ).
June II, Weston, II TO 0.
June -, Uniontown, II TO @.
June IS. Union1own,' il to o.
June IS, Y. NJ. C. a, 6 to 3.
June 1G, Weston, 3 to 0.
June 19, Wellsburg, l to 0.
June 20, Piedmont, 8 to I.
June 21, Lonaconing, l to 2.
June %. Piedmont, 1 to Z.
June %, Cumberland, to is.
June "a, Cumberland, 9 to Z.
June 25, Frostburg, to S.
June &c, Piedmont, 5 to 8.
June p, Piedmont to 8.
July 2. Morgantown, 5 TO 4.
July 8, Wellsburg, G. to 4.
July 4, Wellsburg, Z to J.
July 9, Grafton, @ to 4.
= July 10, Grafton, A to 2.
July IL. Charleroi, 2 to s.
July Is, Morgantown, 0 to 6.
July 10, Shinnston, C to 4.
July 21, Morgantown, to I.
July %, Philadelphia A. c., Z to 0.
July "a, Philadelphia. A. c., Z to 3.
July p, Y. NJ. C. A, 5 to o.
July %, Morgantown, 3 to G.
July 81, Cumberland, II to l.
August l. Cumberland, 3 to 0.
August 2, Cumberland, Q to 6.
August G, Frostburg, 0 to 5.
August Z, Frostburg, 8 to 2.
August S. Piedmont, IS to l.
August 8, Piedmont (forfeited)
o 0.
August IA, Lawrenceville, 5 to O..
August Is, Cumberland, 5 to 6.
August 16, Cumberland, 7 to 1.
August IT, Cumberland to 12
August 90, Piedmont, 4 to 2.
August 21, Piedmont, 6 to 4.
August %, Piedmont, S to 2.
August 23, Piedmont, to2.
August %, Morgantown, 3 to 5.
August 81, New Castle, 16 to l.
August 2S, Monongah, II to q
August 80, Washington, Pa, to3
August 81, Washington, Pa, to T.
September 1, Waynesburg, to A.
September. 2, Waynesburg, to Z.
September 4, Cameron, z to 0.
September 4. Cameron. Z to 1.
August IS, Frostburg, 4 to g..
September 5, Monongah, 6 to 3.
September q, Morgantown, z to 2.
September s, Morgantown,E S to 2 .ss5
September 1 Q, Frostburg. 8 to /.
This shows that sFairmont has taken
he series from every team that hass
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-12

for three years and
kept New Workers
entertained for a
year and a half, and
also still holds the
records for house
receipts at t h e
& o u I [, appeared
again there yester-
day afternoon and
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-12
IA CHINESE HONEYMOON" MADE
EMPHATIC HIT AT COURT
THE EATRE SATURDAY.
s5. WHAT THE WHEELING
REGISTER SAWS.

"a Chinese Honeymoon" a musical
zcomedy that has set London laughing
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-12

Best line composition books, pen
ills, etc. Burdette's. - Y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-12
Seasons Games.

The first figures given represent
Fairmont scores. and the last their
opponents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-05

Seventy pews in the centre or the
church were reserved for the family and
relatives. intimate friends. representa-
tives of the navy and business associates
the rest OF the church being thrown open
to the general public crowds who had
gathered before the church before the
hour set for the service.
OF the immediate family only Mrs. Al
meric Hugh Pagot, daughter was alb
sent. being unable to return from Italy
in time for the funeral The honorary
pail bearers selected were Gov. Cleve-
land. Ell Root, Thomas b. Ryan. J. Pier
pont Morgan. Thomas Dolan, Grant b.
Schley p. A. 3, Widener III. Nick.
Twombly. Col. William jay. and q. q.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-05
FOR PACIFIC TRADE.
Dakota, Sister Ship Of the Minnesota, to
Be Launched al Grotpa, Tomorrow.

Another launching will take place early
tomorrow afternoon from the ways Of the
Eastern shipbuildsng company at Groton,
Conn. making the second Within year
The Minnesota was sent into the water
last April and now comes the sister ship
Dakota, both having the largest tonnage
of any ships ever built I'm America and.
though not of as great length, approx
mate In carrying capacity the istest At
lantfc liners
The Minnesota has been lying alongside
the wharves OF the shipbuilding company
ever since she was launched. and even
now she Is not completed. though IL will
not be long before she Is ready for her
trip through the Straights Of Magellan 10
Seattle, whence she Is TO hail.
Tho Dakota and Minnesota are each 63c
feet In length with great beam and depth
and built for the Great Northern railroad,
James ]. HILL president. They are 10
make is knots an hour. transport passen-
gers. ss well az freight and be used In the
Pacific coast trade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-05
FIRE CAUSED PANIC.
Western uulsn Telegraph Cas- Office at
Boston Scene Of Confusion.

Bostcn, Feb. "a temporary suspen-
don OF business az the Western Union
Trdexrpph ofYice at loe State street was
oaussd today by fire which started In
the basement
The danger In the flames was not great
but az the smoke rolled ND through tho
stairwayu, Railways and the elevator
shaft, thers was considerable excitement
among the operators who occupy the TOP
f5oor OF the six-story building.
These employees have succeeded In es-
Gaping In safety although number OF
the 50 women operators In their fright
took TO the roof. They were called back
by the cooler headed ones and were taken
10 the street floor In the elevator.
II is thought that the fire was caused
bx crossed circuit
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-05
The HOUSE.

The house Of representatives was canea
70 order at II O'Clock this morning oy
Speaker Buriingeme and quorum was
reported present. ,s =
Mr., palmer Of Cranston introduced
resolution relating TO the purchase or an
notations to the General Laws Tor ols-
tribution to members OF the general as
sembly. II was read and referfed 10
the committee on judiciary.
The calendar was at once taken up. the
first matter thereon being resolution
upon tho petition OF Peter Peterson
Damn for change of name. The peti-
ton set forth that Mr.. Damn, who was
born in a European country did not mo
the name an unusual one there. because
OF the different pronunciation. since MS
arrival here he has been subjected 10
much ridicule and he asks that be be al
lowed to take the name OF Peterson.
which was hs mothers. Tho committee
on judiciary, to which the matter was
referred. reported favorably and the reso-
luton passed.
A resolution changing the name OF Ma
| than Makafsky to that of Nathan Marks
which was recommended by the commit
| tee on judiciary. also passed
| On motion OF Mr.. Goblin OF Westerly
| the house adjourned at 11:t6. after hav
ing actually been doing business efgh
| minutes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-05
,nvened at i1;O7 O'Clock.

The senate convened at ii;o7 O'Clock
Gov. Garvin presiding.
FOR the committee on finance Senator
stoddard reported an act in amendment
Of chapter 7o3 and 1908 OF the public laws
ana recommended ats passage In con-
<,rrence. The act was so passed.
The bin which had caused 20 much dis-
cnssion over the clarkship OF the COM
mites IN the houge was reported back
xrom the senate committee on Judiciary,
and went through In concurrence without
q dissenting voice.
senator Robinson presented resolu-
ton TO pay the bill OF the Rhode isiano
College Of Agriculture and Mechanic
Arts. Committee on accounts ana
claims.
From the calendar was taken an act
amending the charter OF the Pawtucket
Steam and Gas Pipe company.
Mr. Edwards Of Exeter, offered an
amendment to the act which was intend
ed. he said to rectify clerical error IN
the phraseology OF the bill. The amend
mont was accepted and the act passed as
amended.
The resolution upon the petition oi
Joseph steed Aspin for change OF name
60 Joseph Steed Washington. the passags
OF which had been recommended by tho
committee on judiciary. was passed
A similar resolution was passed permit
ting Matilda Smith Corp TO change bel
name TO Marion Haskell Corps, as wa
also another granting a change or nam'
10 Alonzo Elliot Flint.
An act in amendment of an act, enhtle'
"An act to incorporate the Home 10
Aged women" passed at the Januar.
session. 1867 was passed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-05
Y. W. C. A. CONVENTION.

Holyoke, Mass. Feb 5.-About $50 dele
gates were at the second Christian church
here today when Mrs. o. IL Durrell OF
Cambridge opened the annual state con-
vention of the Young Women Christian
association.
After the appofn tment OF the usual COM
mittees Rev. Dr. Y. A. Reed. pastor OF the
church. delivered a short address on The
Power OF the Spirit
Mrs Thomas g. Gladding OF Mont Clair.
N. j., spoke upon The Purpose Of an
Association Gathering.
The closing address OF the day was
giving by Rev. Rockwell II. Potter OF
Hartford. Conn. An informal reception
and banquet followed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-05
ANNUAL PARADE.
FL. |. Regiment VIII, as Usual, Observe
Washlngions Birthday.

washington's birthday will be observed
as usual, this year. by the annual parade
OF the First Light Infantry Regiment and
orders TO that effect have been issued by
Col Gross. The line will leave the armory
on South Main street at O'Clock, p. m,
Monday. 92d inst. and proceed to and
through Market square. up Westminster
street. passing the Doyle monument, TO
summer. to Broad, weybosset, Market
square and South Main street back 10 the
armory.
Captain Gammons holding the rank OF
seniority, his company, D., will be ac-
corded the right Of line. Full dress uni
form win be worn by all officers and men
while the stan officers will also turn out.
dismounted.
The parade will be followed by colla-
ton at the armory where an Informal
musical and literary program will con-
clude the observance Of the day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-05
HIGH PRICE OF COTTON
CAUSE MILLS TO CLOSE

Athol, Mass. Feb. 5.-George c. Gaynor,
secretary and treasurer Of the Miller
River shoddy Co.. here has received no.
tice from the Boston Office OF the com
pany to shut down the mill until cotton
drops 10 somewhere Its nominal price. ,
About 125 employees are effected. MT.
Gaynor says, ''1t is Impossible 20 tell
how long we shall be shut down but we
certainly cannot manufacture goods at a
profit at the present quotations OF cotton.
We have all the orders that we can
handle and business is unusually rushing
but the company has decided 10 shut
down the factory until there Is change
In the cotton market"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-05
3 BURNED
To DEATH;
4 INJURED,

Montreal. Que, Feb. Sat early morn
ing fire az 7s Cadieux street, resulted IN
the death OF three people and the pos
sfbly fatal injury of four others.
The dead:
Mrs Edward Crawford 40 years Of age.
Willie Crawford Is years old
James Hogan, 2s years old
The injured are;
Mra Ethel Hogan. "a years oad, burned
on hands face and arms, cut, may die
James E Hogan. eight months. infant
son of Mrs. Hogan badly burned. may
die.
Edward Crawford. 10 years, burned ell
over body, viii probably die
Thomas Hart, Is years of age. face and
hands burned. may diA
Three OF the inmates, Mrs. Hogan, with
her infant. and Thomas Hart Jumped
from the second story of the burning
house
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-05
GIRL WAS TAINTED.
Made Object Of Insult on Account Of
Fathers Politics.

Lexington. KY. Feb. 6-!The board or
discipline OF the state college OF Ken
lucky Is sitting today to consider sem
sationai case which may go to court.
Miss Hargis. 1s years Of age. daughter
Of Judge Hargis OF Breafhitt county, who
Is n student in the college. charges that
she has been insulted frequently by Luke
Hiiward. a Lexington student. apd sub
Ieoted to taunts because OF her father 9
alleged connection with Breathitt county .
turbulent politics.
Judge Hargis Is here and demands tnat %
the collage take action The mountain
students took the girls part and ejected
Hilward from the grounds AZ the points
OF revolvers. Hilward may be expelled.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-05
ONLY CHINESE OFFICER
IN UNITED STATES ARMY.

University OF California, Feb 5.-samuel
Sung Young. Chinese student at the
University Of California has Just been ap-
pointed a lieutenant In the university
cadet regiment
Should he rise TO major or higher he
will be eligible for a second lieutenancy In
the United States army.
Lieut. Young Is the only Chinese wear
Ing the uniform OF an officer of the United
States army.
He Is son Of Rev w. g. Young. n
regularly ordained clegyman OF the Epis-
copal church and formerly rector OF q
mission in San Francisco
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-05
ELIZABETH
VANDERBILT
DIED TODAY.

New York, Feb. B.--iMiss Elisabeth Van
Asrbut. 81 years old. daughter OF Oliver
Vanderbilt who founded the first ferry
between Staten Island and New York,
and a relative OF Commodore Vanderbilt
n dead at the homo OF her niece at
small apartment house on the west side
Miss Vanderbilt had lived with the
family for rs years, but never had spoken
20 thern OF her business affairs She had
q large income. however. and Is supposed
TO have held considerable property.
IT Il said she had not spoken to any
ot1,>r relatives In many years, because OF
extensive litigation over her fathers
property.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-05
NEWSLETS

ii a
And twenty-five dollars paid,
Although his advertisement stated
such prices for beggary made
A .o,,ase bought from the agent:
he said that he gave IL away
At very much less than It cost him
The simple foundation TO lay.
7 purchased some stock from broker
re told me. with tears In his eyes,
That never before had he parted
with such q. great bargain and prize
vet stranre, while I'm poorer than ever.
Despite all the sacrifice told,
The tailor and agent and broker
Are brssfully rolling In gold.
New York Sun.
Frank c. Spencer was fned So and costs
IN the sth district court. today, for sim
pis assault upon Walter Almond.
1an.s E. Harris and Pearl overton.
oolored, were fned $40 and costs each. to-
day. by Judge Sweetland. for improper
conduct.
Truck and Hose and were called
10 100 Angel street, az 1880 O'Clock. this
morning. the cause OF the stih alarm
being a chimney Are. No damage
Thomas Warner was placed on proea-
ton until June 7th, by Judge Sweetland
today. and Freddie Pelkington was held
fo, trial on Feb 18TH for stealing sled,
valued at 75 cents from Alfred A. Fair.
The Germania CLUB had house warm
ing in It's renovated rooms, 2es Weyoosset
street last night. The suite was badiy
damaged by fire on Jan. 9th and In the
81. hqVa
private residences
James r. Could. OF i34 Broadway. dis
covered a man I'm the act OF trying the
rear windows and door OF his house. at
1880 O'Clock. last night. The intruder
climbed over a fenoe and made good his
escape.
Pawtuxet car s67 collided with Caleb 8.
Mann's 2-horss sled. when opposite 81
Broad street, last evening. John Skifing-
ton, Joseph Kelly and John Dougherty
were thrown from the sled. Dougherty
right hip and leg were injured.
Joseph Wells admitted sufficient evi-
denoe to convict and was fined IS anc
costs. by Judge Sweetland, this morning
for peddling apples without first obtain
ing a license from the board OF police
commissioners. An appeal was taken.
Ernest Lindgren. eight years Old OF
souies avenue while coasting on a
vacant hot of Calais street, yesterday
morning. ran against fence and sus
tanned a fracture OF his right leg DR.
w. A. Russell OF 2Ss or1ns street attend
| cd him
John williams, colored. was sentence
to jaii for 10 days. by Judge Sweetlant
this morning, for an assault upon MI
brother-in- law. John II. Bell, on Jan. 27tf
The assaultiwss q simple one; but g
williams had quite recently been befor
the court for another assault, the 1a
sentence was imposed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-05

tJevan hut Mr.. Morgan was unable TO
attend and his place was taken by II. IL.
Vreeland.
Mai. Gen. Henry c. Corbin and Rear
Admiral Frederick Rodgers, in uniform,
represented the army and navy, ana
Mayor Mcclellan the city government.
AT the conclusion Of the service the
remains were conveyed by special train
TO Woodlawn cemetery for interment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-05

An act to enable the American screw
comnany. a corporation created by act
OF the general assembly at the May ses,
sion a ID. 1se0. TO build and maintain
h,tdoe o1rar and across Hswes street. In
the City OF providence, was passed.
Senator Gushing introduced a peuuon
for change OF name from Daniei Myers
potoshinsky TO Daniel Myers Potter;
committee on judiciary.
At i1.2s O'Clock. upon motion OF sui
afor Anthony. tho senate adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-05

sec%c""c"ScVs'S7NS0"""N
William Collins
turfan
were retodaya GraceE
"a. -. 1v,rsr p Huntington services .
R,snon poane D asopa particpsuns
church many men OF
United States representative
. several identified and or
Of which and side with neS
which he had been conno
protusion high around the pulpit os9s w'h
!. econin was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-05
The Weathef

Boston, Feb. s--For New England
Fair tonight; Saturday. cloudy. followed
by snow; warmer tonight In Vermont ana
Maine; warmer Saturday, light to fresh
east 20 south winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-05
Jury CONVICTED MURDERER.

II Dorado. Ia. Feb. 5.--T'he Jury In the
Blyderburgh wife murder case came IN
early today with verdict OF guilty or
murder IN the first degree and recon-
mending life Imprisonment.
The defendant apparel stolid when the
verdict was announced
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-05
No Measure Of Public importance Pre-
sented or Discussed in Either Branch.
The Bill for House Clerks Passed
by The Senate.

ess's>S@ess@%s
30 hoth eweresh business
was resolution 10 ose
:. v. ps.son Damn passed. the senate the Dill
o., ,erk. for certain adopted concur
- asen,nr surprise of those who e1pec0
q battle the