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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
Broke tJp the Game.

Willie finally persuaded his aunt to
play train with him. The chairs were
arranged in line, and then he said:
'Now, you be the engineer and III
be the conductor. Lend me your watch
and get up into your cab" BE then
hurried down the platform, tmepiece
in hand.
Pull out there, you red headed, pie
faced jay!r' he shouted to the astonlsh'
ment Of the young woman.
"Why. Willie" she exclaimed in
amaZement.
"That's right; chew the rag" ne re-
torted. "Pull out We're FIVE minutes
late already"
They have had to forbid his playing
down by the tracks.-Illinois Cenra
Employees Magazine.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
Best Known Cough Remedy.

For forty three years DR.. Kings New
Discovery has been known throughout
the world as the most reliable cough
remedy. Over three million bottles
were used last year. Isn't this proof:
1t will get rid of your cough, or We vii!
refund your money. J. j: owens, OF
Allendale, S. c., writes the way hun
dreds of others I've done: After
twenty years, I find that DR.. Kings
New Discovery is the best remedy tor
coughs and colds that have ever use d. -
For coughs or colds and all throat and
lung troubles, it has no equal. 39c and
S1.00 at all druggists.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
Mauy a Suffering Woman

Draes herself painfully through her
daily tasks suffering from backache.
headache, nervousness, and loss OF
Sleep, not knowing her ills are due to
kidney and bladder troubles. Foley
Kidney Pills give quick relief from pain
and misery, prompt return to health
aud strength. No woman who suffers
can afford to overlook Foley Kidney
Pills The Dickson Drug Co., Manning,
Leon Fischer, Summerton.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
The LARGEST of Their Kinds.

The greatest bank in the world IS the
Bank of England; the largest library is
the National in Paris. containing near
ly 100000 volumes; the largest thea
ter is the Paris Opera House, covering
three acres; the largest bronze statue
IS that Of Peter the Great in St Peters
burg. weighing 1.1O0 tons; the biggest
stone statue IS in Japan. forty-four feet
high: the largest college IS in Cairo,
with over 10000 students and 80
teachers.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
A Miserable CRATER,

THAT looks like some crib to crack"
said the first burglar to his pal as they
passed q suburban mansion.
"None O that for me-" said the pal.
"One Of the biggest grafters in the
United States lives there"
"How do you know that?" asked the
first burglar.
81 broke in there once and he caught
me wit the goods on" said the pal
81 had to pay him SIS to let me co.
Harper'S Weekly.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26

'sTrain robbers, burglars, safe blow
ers, holdup men and. in fact. nearly
all that class Of professional criminals
who resort to deeds Of violence are
greatly addicted to the use of iodo'
FORM" said 4 former California sheriff.
"These fellows after committing some
crime besprinkle their clothing liberal
ly with the loud smelling fluid. They
also pour 1t on their guns and knives
and the tools of their trade. The rea-
son is that they often make hurried
flights in which they are not lnfre-
quently trailed with bloodhounds.
There is nothing a bloodhound hates
worse than the scent Of idoform, and
it has been repeatedly the cause Of the
dog abandoning pursuit Of a fugitive
malefactor. knowing this, the crooks
are liberal buyers Of an article that
may tend to cause their freedom from
earSurn'
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
The Paradise Fish.

There fourishes in Chinese rivers
and lakes a small fish remarkable Tor
its brilliant coloring Of crimson and
blue. It is called the paradise fish. IN
the sunlight it shows in rainbow hues.
The most interesting thing about TINS
little fish is the nest made by the male
of rlutinous bubbles below the surface
Of the water and measuring up to SIX
inches across. Here it places the eggs,
some 200 in number, and mounts guard
over them during incubation.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
An Epidemic of Coughing

is sweeping over the town and Young
and old are alike affected. Foey',s
Honey Il Tar Compound is quick safe
reliable family medicine for coughs and
colds. y. S. Jones, Of Lee Pharmacy.
Chico. Calf, says: "Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound has no equal, and rec
ommend II as containing no narcotics or
other harmful properties" The Dick
son Drug Co.. Manning, Leon FISCHER,
SummertOn.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
JIM PADGETT
FOR CONGRESS
ASPlRES TO SUCCEED THE LATE
CONGRESSMAN LEGARE.
BORN AND REARED ON A FARM
EARLY Life Spent il Humble Circunl-
stances, Rising by Ability
and Energy.
Political Advertisement.

Col. James Graham Padgett is
a product of Colleton County. He
is proud of that fact. Born in a
44x14 log cabin on Beef Branch
in 1869, he has lived amongst his
home people for forty three
years and has won and kept
their confidence and esteem. He
is proud Of that fact too. He is
the son of Capt. II. D. Padgett,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
Just Like an Immigrant.

Charley is so poetical! When l ac'
cepted him he said he felt like an I'M
migrant entering 4 new world"
"Well, he was an immigrant"
what do you mean?
"Wasn't he just landed?-Atlanta
Constitution.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
Misinterpreted,

BEG pardon, sir" said the doorman
at the Stagho.n club. Haven't you
made mistaken
'I reckon not" replied ST Corntassel.
'The sign on the door says No Admis-
sion.' and if they's no admission it's
free, amt it?"-Judge.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
As 1t Should Be.

ShoDper-I want to buy neckte
suitable for my husband. Salesman
Sorry, madam. but we are not permit.
ted to sell neckties to women who are
unaccompanied by men.-Puck.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
Are You Constructed?

If so, get a box of Or. Kings New Life
Pills. take them regularly and your
trouble will quickly disappear. They
digestion and get rid of all the poisons
from your system. They will surely get
you we'll again. 25c at all druggists
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
Reckless Dissipation.

His Mother - Hiram, amt you
'shamed O. yourself settin' up till half
past 8 playin' solitaire? Whar you get
your taste for gamblin' don't know
Life.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
Gettino Speeihc.

Biferly-When you and your wife
were first married you used to call
each other birdie" didn't you? Nc
Swat-Yes. Bifferly-Do you still do
it? McSwat-Well, call fnr a parrot
and 4 magpie, and she usually refers
to me as jay.-ExchanSe.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
Didn't Find It So.

Willie-All the world loves lover.
Wallie-Bally lie, you know. Nellie de
Wink's pet terrier has bitten me four
times, bah Joye!-Exchange.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26

Twas Sneezy Thing to Do.

"At whom are You looking" de-
mandcd the young lady Of the young
man who obstructed her path.
"Atchoo." replied the hay fever VIC
tim and hurried away-Houston Post.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
What's In a Name.

"But now that these sisters are mar
ried, social gulf separates them hope
lessly."
'Indeed?
eyes. One Of them married 4 me-
chanic and the other a mechanician."-
Puck.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
Catfish.

do you think Oscar proposed to me
merely on account Of my money"
"Well, my dear. you know be must
have had some reason."-Fliegende
Batter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
Political Notice.

IAN A CANDIDATE FOR CON-
gress from the First Congressional Dis
trict, composed OF Colleton, Dorchester.
Clarendon, Berkeley and Charleston
Counties.
JOHN II. PEURIFOY.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
Notice Of Discharge.

I will apply to the Judge of Pro,
bate for Clarendon county, on tae ~
dav of March. 1913, at II O'Clock IN
the forenoon for letters Of discharge
as ouardian for Harmon Bryant. Iu-
Gus Bryant, Charles Bryant. John
Bryant. VermelIe Bryant, now Yer
melle Kelley, Idelie Bryant, now
IdelIe Carrowas. Rufus Bryant. Ben
iamin Bryant and Olden Bryant,
former minors.
J. j. BRYANT.
Manning, S. c., February 10, 1918.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26

Ones own thistle field Is dearer to
him than his neighbor's garden Of
roses.-German Provarb.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26

There IS nothing so powerful as truth
and often nothing so strange.-Web
ster.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26

No man can do nothing. and no man
can do everything:-German Proverb.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
FREE

To our Savings Depositors, made to-
help people save
"You can no more build fortune
without the first dollar than YOU can
build a house without the first brick"
Any MAN OR WOMAN
who will take one of these Home Safes,
make it an invariable rule to drop into
it some amount, no matter how small,
each day, will be astonished and de-
lighted at the close OF the year at how
much has been accumulated without
being missed.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
Sets loaie at Defiance.

"There is no effect without cause.
quoted the wise guy.
"Bov about when q woman changes
her mind?" asked the simple mug
Philadelphia Record.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26

Courage consists not IN bl1ndly over.
looking danger. but in seeing 1t anc
conouering it-Richter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
WhY They Like lodoform.

No one need wait FOR time to prec-
tice kindness.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-26
WEAK WEARY WOMEN
Learn the Cause Of Daily Woes and

CNC BefU.
When the bac. aches and throbs,
Z When housework is torture,
When night brings no rest nor sleep,
When urinary disorders set in,
Womer's lot is weary one,
Deans Kidney Pills are for weak
kidness-
Have proved their worth in Manning.
This is one Manning womau's testi-
mony.
Mrs Joseph Wells, Manning, S. c.,
says: 81 was afflicted with kidney com.
plaint and I suffered intensely from
dull, nagsipg backaehes, headaches
and dizzy spells. Doan's Kidney Pills
proved to be just what 1 needed and l
had not used them long before was re-.
lieYed. Igot this preparation from DR..
". E. Brown s Co.'s drug store NOW
the Dickson Drug Co, and cheerfully
recommend it,
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster -Miiburn Co., Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remem Der the name-Doan,s-and
take no other.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-11-13
BOSTON STORE.
Has SplendidIy Equipped Establish
meNt In Watson Hotel
Building.

The Boston Store which recently
opened a place Of business in th@
Watson hotel building on Main
street, is getting the establishments
started in splendid manner. Since
tie opening on last Saturday when
many hundreds Of people attended.
the firm has enjoyed Il big business.
The store was decorated extensive
~ for the opening aud many OF the
decorations are still in evidence. The
new firm handles ladies' and chill
drcn'. coats. suits. dresses and other
rcady-to- wear goods besides a line OF
dress goods and accessories, novel
ties, etc.
tisa first class establishment, an
the proprietors are mon CT wide IC$-
pcricncc. thoroughly acquainted witt!
every phase Of the mercantile bust
ness. They are gladly welcomed into
the business world Of Falrmont.
Opening sale bargains have been IN
progress the past week and the pep
ple are taking advantage of the Sre
cial prices.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-11-13
Get Contract
ClQrksburg
HOLBERT G. SPEDDEN OF THIS
CITY TO BUILD LINDEN
AVENUE SCHOOL.

The firm Ct IiObcrt & Sp2ddrn
has been awarded the contract tt
build the Linden avenue school in
Carksburg. The firm yesterday cX
ccuted bond whose every condition
its stands ready to meet in iii" dis
charge OF the work that it has I'M
dertaken. The contract price for the
school is $4,000. The plan Of thu
building is much on the order OF The
Eighth ward building in this city.
Mr. Spcdden is in Clarksburg today
locking after matters pertaining to
the starting Of actual construction.
All OF the sub contracts are let.
This firm has been very success
ful in landing contracts for school
houses. 1t is about completing 4
high school at Parsons and has the
Webster Springs high school ready
to b. rooted. The Morgan Brothers
are going to Webster Springs next
week to roof the building there.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-11-13
Report Made
By Motormar1
HUMOROUS DESCRIPTION OF COL.
LISBON BETWEEN HIS CAR
AND DRUNKEN MAN.

The work Of a mOtOrman on Il
street car is one Of close application
but notwithstanding this the motor
man many times secs the ridiculous
side Of things. The following acct
dent report sent into the offices OF
the Mononsahcla Valley Traction
company shows IL mOtOrman that
saw the humorous side OF a collision
that was not serious but un@voida-
Bile:
Car ---- COINS - - met man
riding a plug horse and leading an
other Of the same description. Man
very drunk. As car ncarcd said i'll
dividUal the choice outfit swaycd
towards the track. Tried to stop
but did not come to full StandsliIl.
The evident reason was that the
frost had been at work the night be-
fore looscning innumerablc leaves at
this point. which falling on the
track prevented the wheels Of said
car securing sufficient adhesion to
rails. Tried vainly to attract the in
divi.uul's attention with whistle
hut Il seemed that John Barlcyc0rn
lad, for the time being, robbed the
man Of his auditory powers. The ro-
sultant collision was slight but in
cvitablr.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-11-13
TwoDrlo'wned
.InMonongqhelq
Near Cqtau1bq
CHARLES WARD AND SON BE.
LIEVED TO HAVE FALLEN
OUT OF BOAT.
BODIES RECOVERED BY CRAP.
PIES AND BROUGHT TO THE
CUNNINGHAM M0RGUE

Charles Ward, aged 40, and his
son, George. aged IA. we're drowned
in the Monongahcla river near Ca
tawba yesterday morning. Last
night their bodies were recovered
and brought to the Cunningham
morgue where Coroner Frank Lloyd
viewed the remains. There were no
marks Of violence on the bodies ana
the drowning is thought to be acct
dental. Mr.. Ward had $50 in his
pockets when found.
Ward and his son we're in Fair
mont on Tuesday attending TO some
business matters and left for home
on the late train that night. They
did not reach their destination and
this caused considerable alarm. The
finding of the fathers hat and their
boat drifting was sufficient evidence
for the belief that the two had been
drowned. The dragging of the river
was Immediately started and at
D. OU lIlt "SAI ASSN'~A
cd. The boy was brought to the sur
face by Radcliffe About forty feet In
the stream and 200 feet below where
the boat had been tied. Messrs.
IIOvattcr and Dusenberry found the
body Of the father.
Ward was section boss and bridge
foreman for the BuckhannOn d
Northern. He is survived by three
children, Marion. Ruth and Robert.
and his widow. His death leaves the
family in destitute circumstances. 1t
is understood that the BucEhann"n
& Northern Railroad company will
make some provision for the family
Ward was an EngliShman. His
wife was Il native Of Nicholas coun-
Ity, West Virginia. He was former
~ employed in the coal fields near
Cniontown, Pa.
The funeral arrangements have
not been completed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-11-13
IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL
IS GIVEN TO BULLDOG
Mourrers Stand at Graveside as Re-
mains Are Lowered Into
Tomb.

WASHINGTON, Pa. Nov. IS.
Obscquies very like those usually
paid to a human being were held
here yesterday morning for "Reu-
hen. a pedigree: ru:;dog belonging
to DR.. j. w. Ely. Reuben" passed
away after Il short illness believed
to have been the result Of poison.
The skill Of physicians and veterin-
erians was unable TO help him.
The dog lad been the property Of
the physician for nearly 10 years
and was regarded almost as one Of
the family. He usually remained OH
guard at the physicians office when
the doctor was making his rounds
and was the fast friend of all the
physicians patients. Almost unbe-
lcvablc stories are related of his in
tcligcncc.
The remains OF the dog, properly
cmbaImcd, were inferred at the rear
Of the PHYSICIANS home in the pres
cnCc Of several old friends OF tho
doctor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-11-13
A VALUABLE SUGGESTION.
Imnnrtant 10 EverYnNc.

AHtIOA kuAb w AHNAI""tS'
1t is now conceded by physicians
that the kidneys should have moro
attention as they control the other
organs to remarkable degree and
do Il tremendous amount Of work IN
removing the pOiaOns amt waste mat
Ter from the system by fiterInS the
blood.
During the winter months espC'
cially, when We live an indoor life,
he kidneys ghOuld receive some as.
'istance when needed, as VIC take
less exercise, drink less water and
often cat more rich heavy food. there
by forcing the kidneys to do MOI
work than Nature intended, Evt.
dcncc Of Kidney trouble. such ms lame
back, annoying bladder troubles.
5marting or burning. DrICk-dust or
sediment, salOw complexion, rhcM-
matism, may be weak or irregular
heart action. warns you that your
Kidneys require help immediately tO
avoid serious trouble Many physi-
clans claim that an herbal medicine
containing no minerals or opiatcS
has the most healing influence. An
IDEAL herbal compound that has had
most remarkable success as kidney
and bladder remedy is Ilr. Kilmcr
Swamp Root.
You may receive sample bottle
Of Swamp-Root by Parcels Post. Ad-
dress DR., Kilmer & Co., Dlnghamton,
N. Y, and enclose ten cents; also
mention the Farmers Free Press.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-11-13
LADY sTRATHC0NA DIES.
Wife of Venerable High Commission
CT of Canada Stricken
lii London.

LONDON, Nov. l3.--~L&dyl Stratll
coma. wife Of the venerable high com
missioner of Canada, died last night.
Death was the result Of bronchitis.
after a week Of illness.
Lady Strathc0na was 50 years old
and it is feared her death will be
such a blow to her aged widowcr.
who is 80, that he may not long sur
viva.
Lady Strathcona was woman OF
remarkable vig0r. It will be recalled
that she was able to make a trip to
Canada and return with her husband
last summer in lf days.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-11-13
LECTURE ON SOCIAL
EVIL OCCURS TONIGHT

"Thc Social Evil" is tie subject for
tile very interesting and instructive
lecture to be delivered by Hon. q. n.
Smith in the Y. NJ. e. A. auditorium.
This lecture is open to all men and
young men over / 5 years OF age. /,
will commence promptly at 7:ls
o'clock and will be over in time, for
the Normal lecture course event in
the opera house, Noaadmisaion will
be charged. but admission will be b.
ticket only. These tickets may be
secured at the office OF the ;Lssocia :
tiCn building. .
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-11-13
Said HeLost
$25qtPoker
MAN WHO WON GAVE BACK
$40 BUT BOTH ARE AR
RESTED.

Three men we're arrested last
night and turned over by the police
men to Justice Fleming. The men
had been at the Eureka hotel. Some
questioning brought out the fact
that a small poker game had been
in progress One man claimed that
he had been robbed of SIS. The
man supposed to have done the rob-
bing claimed that he had won $25
from the man who claimed to have
been robbed and when he followed
lie gave him back $40 for hush
money. Justice Fleming sent two
Of them to jail on gambling charge
and the third man is being held for
witness.
Mike Carroll and Fred LewCuk
we're arraigned before Justice Mus
grove last night for fighting. Mike
seemed to be the aggrcssor in the af-
fray and he got $lO45 for his trou-
bic, while Fred was fined $4.65 for
his. Both men paid their fines and
we're released.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-11-13
Institutions In
Splendid Shape
EX-GOv. DAWSON PRAISES nor.
NAL SCHOOL AND MINERS
HOSPITAL IN THIS CITY.

In an interview with Hon. W. ".
O. Dawson, ex-governor Of West Viz
ginia. and member Of the stat
board Of control. Mr.. Dawson stated
that he found everything in good
shape in the two state institutions,
the Miners hospital AMI the Normal
school located in FairmOnt and was
thoroughly well pleased with tho cX
istlng conditions.
Mr.. Dawson was returning f"c"I
M0undsvillc where he made an Ill
*poction of tho pcEitcnliUFN He lett
here last night for Kry&cr where he
will inspect the state preparatory
school and from there will go to 9th,
or state institutions for the same par.
pose.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-11-13
BANKING FIRM
tCoRLIuueo from rage OhG.1

several Of the largest financial III
situations Of that country.
Harry d. HOllinS senior member
OF the firm. was for many years Il
close social and business intimate Of
the late j. p. Morgan. Among his
ether business intimRtcs was William
X. Vanderbilt who was associated
with the EOIlins firm for some time
in It's Mexican enterprises.
An involuntary petition in bank
ruptcy was filed against the firm IL
the United States district court
shortly after the suspension was an
nOunccd by three creditors VITA
claims aggrcgatins the nominal SUM
Of $G61.U0. The petition set forth
that the firms liabilities amounted
to $5.0On,U0O with assets Of s0n'p
$4,000.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-11-13
FOOTBALL SATURDAY.
No.mals viii Meet the D. G. E. Team
at South side Park in
Spirited Contest.

On Saturday the Normal football
team will play the D. 4 L. team AZ
South Side park and spirited con
test is promised. The NormalS ar"
in excellent shape AMI are putting IN
good practice in spite Of the snow.
On Thanksgiving da.r the Normals
will play the WaynCSbhrg college
eleven and in all probability it will
be the best game Of the season with
the exception of the recent W. V. L.
Wesleyan game.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-11-13
RIFLE GLASSES.

The Bible class Of District ., Sec
ord ward, will lucc: on Friday eevn-
ing at 1880 o'clock at the home OF
Mrs. f. r. CIcland.
The BibI" study class Of District
No. 3, Second ward. will meet at the
home of Mrs. Win Hall, on Wheel
ing street. FRAY at 1870 p. m.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-11-13
JOHN B. BARBOUR HEADS
PITTSBURGH FEDERALS

PITTSBURGH. Pa, Nov. II. -
John b. Barbour, a stakeholder and
third vice president Of the chamber
CT commerce, was elected presidcn
of the Pittsburgh baseball club OF
the Federal league at a meeting o.
the directors and stockholders. Mr.
Barbour played amateur baseball
years ago with John X. Tcncr, now
governor Of Pennsylvania.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-11-13
Two YeqrsFor
Stealing 11,4OO
EDWIN sILSBERGER SENTENCED
FOR EMBEzzLEMENT FROM
P0CAHONTAS. P. 0.

DANVILLE. Va, Nov. 13.-Ed-
win S. SiIsbersGr wsO abscOndcd
with $11,400 Of government funds
from the POcahontas postOrfice and
who later was arrested in Cleevland,
pleaded guilty in federal court here
and was sentenced to two years in
the MoundsvillC pCnitentiary.