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HELP wANTED-MALE & FEMALE.

WANTEp-Tro coIored and five white Women
tHflc aaitels MORRIS AGENCY, 1l3 II st.
LE. Il
'HOW chickens made a man interested ia an
undressing individual" Pastor T.. Hez
SVEN explains SoBdsy night, March H., 7:lj
O'Clock Free pev.. Takc electric cats, East
Capitol. Penn. ave-, or Auacostia, to oh r. Sc.
Second Baptist Churcb Auditorium, 4ib ST. and
Va. ave. So. 10
WANTEn-Tlousc cleared OF rlrs; Liberal price
paid: r-fs required Adde'S Box ;sf. this
nnl.a- IuLs-1t ON
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urLP wANTED-FEMALB.

uELP wANTED-FEaALE-
advrrtiS-ments under this head
VIII be inserted for ono cent a word
for each insertion.
WANTED Fiu..l.r. on I'm custom coats: mus
Doc frs, class HEBBAEb NiNEAAN. 'H
9th b. j.
WANrfn lady cavas--r- 70 -sll tea, snd c.if.e-
,aar. NATIONAL COFFEE co. l- '
st. nv. mai'-'5
WANTED French govcnc--. m'iln.r- lady al
vatce Hgcjt; slso ai-~ildy, hon-f..epe'
ehsinicrnaid, and cooA. l2n3 New AorS lv'
nv. ID
WANTED Colorod sirl about IS wears. To- ASST,
300 luH,hru1m pantry, $50 and board Cd
lltb 1T. rH.
WANTED Woman to cook wash. and iron am
DO general h0uscwork. small family. aIst I
St NV. N
WANTED several ladies to travel for old e~tah
li.,ri house; salary $50 per year ana gig
peusrs. reference. enclose sell 1ddre-,ed stamped
envelope NAN AGER $50 CJy IN Bldg, ta'c'g'
mhlG %
WANTED Good woman for general Homework
must saw nights and give references, -
Pa. ave- Hw-
WANTFn Two colored housevorksu,. mus, girl.
vouug lady. - 50 week. ROOM H. G5
-. ma. %
WANTED white settled woman to cook; wages
$50 pes week. Call az Ut Il e. NV mal'2'
WANTED -, colored boy TO help With aou,c,. ,rk:
rl,-.f I9.rs- good reference Apply 729 soth
S. II
WAN7igr White he,. sb1u, "a. Who can read and
vlifr we'll. 10 travel with blind man, - O
uc,L and ryper~es. 30 a. 81. NV. mhIag
-. ID -, &c. -
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WANTED White girl Tor light hou-e"ark and
inindug child. $50 r. J. ave. Item
u q snail family; good wages paid. Call a;
s7sia b a. sw Item
U,%T,-D -v-hi,. ,,;,l clio, can o,ot and do
bau.evork. Enquire al L. HARTICS Had
ware store 9Th and Ste mh9-et, en-
N,Trrl, ti,,,.-3 -.li,,,i, Woman white pre-
ferred; for general house'ork; stay nights.
-. Iih ~. ID moor. n''i' VI
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WANTED A good cook in private boarding: ref
150s % st. NV Item
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SO So Fngnire loss Il.h 81. NV. Item
"a ,N7,rD A,,rerti,s si,fs f,r sur millinery
vorsroom. Apply 10 manager at SAM FL
FRIEDi AMBER & cos. 4lS 7th ST. NV.
Item
WINTTD -Four Young ladies' Il had and bonnet
makers for our millinery department; mgst be
thoroughly experienced; good salaries to the right
partie,. Amply to manager At SAMUEL FRIED
LANpEk Cos. 40 ,lh 81 nv len
WANTED ipprentioe to learn dressm nah, must
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SITUATIONS wASrED-nALE.
wANTED-ROONs,

wASTED-ROOMs.
NANTEp-Iour unfinished rooms with bali. On
sceund floor; heat light. and gas for light
Housekeeping, 10y two adults, not ever So month;
central location required; 10 suited will take for
one Jesr. Address BOX 80, this office. mal0.3t
WANTED-Oue OF two rooms; suitable Tor factory;
central location; rent moderate. Address g2i
sth II. Sc mhlp2t
WANTED One large UNFINISHED room; centrally
located. Address BOX $50. this ofce
mhl0-St
WANTED Two communicating room on 1st OF I'd
floor. 'front.' with bath: iur OF unlur. light
housekeeping allowed. location and price Ad.
dress Boa 80. this office. Item
NANrED-ln nv. section Of city. BY gentleman
and wife. OF s unfinished Moons with
heat; on ID hoor. suitable for light housekeeping:
vita private family preferred. Adde'S with
terms etc, BOX 800. this ofiee. mhs-st
WANTED By couple, room and board. in NV:
-1uttalh eap1surt: objection 90 Mount
Pleasant; fur $40 per month; references. AsSres.
BOZ sg5. ihis once. nha-a
WANTED Three unhaInisbed roons. % aoor; !
d. L.. heat. gas. not 10 exceed SIS Address
BON Ses Tvs Office mhs-St
WANTED By three sdults. 10 8 unfuruished
roous with bath and gas references Address
1885 sOth It. mhs-3t
WANTED or three uHfurnished rooms Ia
nice location; rent not to exceed SIS Ad-
Ares BoA S.s. this Office. mhs-5t
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wANTED-AGENTS.

WANTED live men and women 10 sell oil water.
proof shoe poii-l shines itsalf 90 brush re-
quir,d, does moi iuiure the leather. water Or mud
doe, uof Affect ustre; agents can make s. per
DAY e4,il.. oeWoHstratire samples flee. Address
WONDER SHuE POLISH CO. S15-2a4 IaSaUe st.
L.L.lasg. uihI.l9u
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-21
BANQUET OF new
ENGLAND SOCIETY
Those Who Will Respond to Toasts
Tonight at the Celebration of
Forefather's Day.

The members of the New England
Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania
believe that tonight's annual banquet.
which is to be served in the beautiful
auditorium Of the board OF trade, will
equal, If not surpass. the most sue
cessful dinner in the history of the or
ganization, which was the one held last
year.
Forefather's day is really tomorrow,
but it was deemed unadvisable to hold
the banquet on Saturday night. The
hall will be handsomely decorated with
American flags and the tables will be
arranged in the form Of hollow
square Covers for $50 guests will be
set.
There will be a reception in the board
Of trade committee rooms from $50 to
o'clock. Promptly at the latter hour
the banquet will be served. President
w. H. Richmond will preside and will
introduce L. B. Sturges, who will act
as toastmaster. The toasts to be re-
sponded to will be as follows:
New England" Colonel John r..
Van Wormer, president of the New
York Athletic club and president of the
Lincoln National bank, of New York.
"The United States" John Birkin-
bine. of Philadelphia, president of
Franklin institute.
Friends of New England" Rt. Rev.
Bishop NJ. j. Hoban, of the Roman
Catholic diocese of Scranton.
plymouth Rock" Congressman Rob-
ert w. Tayler of Ohio, President Nc
Kinley's successor in the house of rep
resentativeS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-21
YOUNG SHOPLIfTER
TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
Fourteen Year Old James Campbell
of Fourth Street Arrested in
Jonas Longs Sons Store.

James Campbell, q 14-year-old boy,
living on Fourth street, was arrested
in Jonas Longs Sons store last night,
where he was caught in the act Of
stealing some small silver trinkets by
one of the special detectives employed
by the firm. A number of these officers
attlred In citizens clothes are scat
tered through the store. and one Of
these noticed two small boys acting in
a peculiar way last night.
He followed them around and about
$50 o'clock arrested young Campbell
on the first floor. The boys compan-
ion, who was about the same age, es-
capped. When searched q number OF
small articles taken from the basement
and first floor counters were found in
the lads pockets.
Patrolman Malott was summoned and
the young shoplifter escorted to the
Center street station. Mayor Moir will
give him a hearing this morning. This
management of the store declares that
each Of these shoplifting cases will be
pushed in court.
Mrs. Caroline Weld, of 62S Crown
avenue, was held in $500 bail by Alder
man Millar yesterday on the charge Of
shoplifting, preferred by the manage
ment Of Goldsmiths Bazaar. A piece
Of goods, valued at $5.7S, was STOLEN
Monday, and Tuesday evening Mrs.
Weld presented it at a dry goods
counter and asked to exchange 1t.
She was placed under arrest. and yes
terday said that she purchased the ma
terial from another woman, whose
name she was unable to give. Her hus-
band went her bail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-21
MARRIED AT ITHACA, N. Y.
James Gardner sanderson and Miss
Tyler United.

The marriage Of James Gardner San,
derson. of this city, and Miss Beatrice
DeSalx Tyler, daughter Of DR.. Charles
Mellen Tyler, OF Ithaca, N. Y, took
place yesterday in Sage chapel, the
beautiful university chapel of Cornell.
The ceremony was performed by the
brides father.
The bride was given away by Pro-
fessor Tuertes, professor of civil en-
gineering, of Cornell. The maid of
honor was Miss Gluck, of Buffalo, N.
", the brides niece. Edward Spauld-
ing sanderson, the grooms brother, Of
Philadelphia, was best man. The brides
maids we're Miss Helen Sanderson, sis
ter of the groom; Miss Wilder and Miss
Cornell, Of Ithaca: Miss Wilkeson, OF
Buffalo. The ushers were Charles Reed
Sanderson. of this city; Boiling Harri-
son and Charles Egbert, of New York;
Wallace Childs, of ithaca.
The impressive ceremony was per-
formed in the chancel so famed for Its
wainscoting Of the richest mosaic. The
decorations from the university con-
servatories were charming In the pro-
fusion of palms, ferns and flowers. The
attendance of guests was very large.
Those present from this city were: Inc
grooms parents, Colonel and Mrs.
George Sanderson, Mr.. and Mrs. u. y.
Sturges. Mr.. and Mrs. j. Gardner San
derson, Mr.. and Mrs. George b. Sturges,
Miss Sanderson and Miss Sanderson.
After the wedding breakfast at the
home Of DR.. Tyler, the young people
left for a journey, upon their return
from which they will reside on North
Washington avenue. The bride Is a
great favorite in the university circles
of Cornell and has also made many
friends during her visits to this city.
where her many charms of personality
and character are much admired. Mr..
Sanderson is one of the best known
young men of this region, and his liter
airy and histrionic abilities have given
him far more than local fame.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-21
PERSONAL.

Attorney lsadore Strauss, OF Wilkes Barre, was
in this city yesterday.
James j. Campbell, OF Gibson street. left yes
terday for West Virginia.
Bank Examiner William A. Ghcrst, of Leba
non, is at the Jermyn.
Robert B. Hitchcock class 1908 Lafayette col
lese, is home for the holidays.
John VI. Jordan, who is studying art in New
York city, is spending the Christmas with his
parents Oh Richmont avenue.
+. A. Donahoe, +. j. lIelriesle and Walter
Shantz, OF this city, have returned from Dickinson
Law School to spend the Christmas vacation at
their homes
Mortimer ". and Jerome Rice, students al
Yale, have returned from New Haven to spend the
Christmas holidays at the home of their parents
on Madison avenue
Miss Lillian Toohey and Master Francis Toohey
et North Lincoln avenue, are spending the holi
day season with their grandmother, Mrs +. No
Ian, in New York city.
John Beamish, dental student at the Uniyer
atty OF Pennsylvania, returned to his home las,
night to spend the holidays. lie was accompanied
by Attorney n. +. McAuliffe, who will be hi;
guest.
Mr.. and Mrs T.. A. Bartl, y. L. Crane, Mr. and
Mrs. +. W. Hurlow, George r. Grifiths, jr., vii
liam ID. Boyer, d. L. Jones and John G.. Pric.
were registered at the Hotel Albert in New
York, this week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-21
To q Refined Taste.

What is more delicate and proper as
a Christmas Gift than a piece of bric-
a-brac, or art picture, that will express
your exact idea of the beautiful, with
out making serious inroads into your
holiday Appropriation?
This idea may be effectively carried
out amidst the multitude of artistic
novelties at the Griffin Art Co., 2O9
Wyoming avenue. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-21

Ssrviceable. durable, desirable a
gentleman's constant companion
Complete assortment at OHara's
cigar store. 431 Spruce street. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-21

A twenty acre farm, with good new
house, to rent at Staten Island, New
York city. One and half miles from
ferry. Suitable for market garden or
green houses. Only seven miles from
lower Broadway. Address S. Island.
Tribune office. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-21
A1O|GF0S1|0led AO|d.Op

The modern way is to sell you
something you do not want and re.
fuse to allow you to exchange it.
Your money back if you're not sat.
is6ed with anything bought here.
We have the most complete line Of
Holiday Goods in the city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-21

his place was put there for ornament
and not for use.
He was James Golden, Of Brick ave-
nue., and was arrested on evidence pro-
cured by the mayors private detectives.
Inasm1ich as he Is i'll and because, he
was honest enough to admit his guilt,
the mayor let him off upon the pay
ment Of q $25 fine and the costs
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-21
A UNIQUE CASE.
Speakeasy Keeper Actually Enters g
Plea of Guilty.

A rather unique speakeasy case was
heard yesterday by Mayor Moir. 1t was
unique because the defendant pleaded
guilty and didn't try to prove that the
bar and saloon paraphernalia found in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-21
Anniversary OF
ST. JOHNS SOCIETY
Celebrated Last Night With Ban
quet and Social in Their Hall
on Capouse Avenue.

The fiftieth anniversary of st. Johns
ETY., of Pine Brook, was celebrated last
night by the members and their friends
with banquet and social at st. Johns
hall, on Capouse avenue.
Fully one hundred couples We're in at
tendance, and promptly at $50 o'clock,
to the music played by Miss Kate Rear
don, the grand march took place, and
members and guests took their seats in
the banquet room.
The apartment was splendidly decor
ated with American flags, gracefully
arranged in folds and festoons, and
banks of palms and green's added to
the general handsome effect. The four
long tables, laden with the generous
dinner served by Caterer Joyce, We're
also decked in excellent taste, large
crimsonsh shaded lamps shedding heir
mellow radiance, and arranged at req.
lar intervals, adding dash of bright
color.
John A. Maloney, president of the
society, made an interesting speech, in
the course Of which he referred briefly
to the history of the association, it's
purposes, works and growth, and then
quet, d. j. Campbell. The latter gave
short. witty address. and in the night
called for talks from M. Il. Conry, Will
lam f. Shean, Michael Barrett and
others.
Photographic selections We're given
from big instrument, operated by Mr..
Kitchener. The committee in charge Of
the affair consisted of Chairman Tim
,,,Iya 1ah ,Io J1L
John Foley, Michael Rafferty, and NJ.
+. Kelliher.
For Sale.
Our warehouse property, corner West
Lackawanna avenue and Eighth street.
being about 25 feet front on Lacka-
wanna avenue and 1870 feet on Eighth
street, and about 147 feet on the line Of
the Delaware, Lackawanna and West
ern railroad, with a tive-story brick
warehouse, track and switching privi-
leges.
Also our barn lot on Dix court, about
IS feet on Dix court by 80 feet deep to
Lee court, with brick stable and frame
warehouse; located between Lacka-
wanna avenue and Spruce street.
The Hunt & Connell Co.
Fancy Office Baskets. Reynolds Bros.
Special sale at special low prices. A
large assortment of fine things for
Christmas. G. II. Clark & Co. ~
If you want cigars go to Coursen's.
Clark's Plant Annex,
209 Washington avenue. ~
Teachers Oxford Bibles. Reynolds Bros
W
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-21
REFORM IN
The CITIES
SUBJECT OF AN ADDRESS BE.
FORE MEMS UNION.

The Speaker Was the Hon. Clinton
Rogers Woodruff, of Philadelphia,
Who Has National Reputation as
a Worker for Reform in the Ad-
ministration of the Affairs of Cities.
Extension of the Home Rule idea
to the Government of Cities Is
Necessary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-21
Gifts
for Men

If you are buying for men.
buy at a man: store. It's our
business to know mems tastes
Dress Suit Cases, $3.50 up.
Bath Robes, $4.60 up
Silk Suspenders, 6Oc up.
Silver and Gold trimmed
Umbrellas, Cloves, Caps.
Neckwear, Mufaers, Initial
Handkerchief.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-21
7 aCkaWanna
"TH E'
laundry.
.cS Penn Aycnue. A, B. wARMAN
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY

Local data for December 20, 1900:
Highest temperature ................. IS degrees
Lowest temperature .................. 81 degrees
Humidity:
q. IN. ........................,. ~ per cent.
p. m. .........................o oo per cent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-21

Special sale at special low prices. A
large assortment of fine things for
Christmas. G. r. Clark & Co. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-21
A French Briar Pipe.

Fancy Box Stationery. Reynolds Bros.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-21
Clark's Plant Annex,

If you want cigars go to Coursen's.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-21
2O9 Washington avenue.

Teachers Oxford Bibles. Reynolds Bros
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-21

Teachers Oxford Bibles. Reynolds Bro
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-21
For Sale.

Fancy Office Baskets. Reynolds Bros.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-13
Grand Camp Confederate Veterans

The grand camp Of Confederate Vet.
teraus Of Virginia. at Stanton, devo-
ted rhursday TO hearing speeches by
Senator Daniel. Gen. Fitz Lee. aud
Hon William H. Payne. and TO the re-
ports ~ tho grand officers Inspector
General a. o. Morton. Of StauntOn
and Qusrtermaster General Washington
Taylor. Of Norfolk Grand Ocmman.
Srth Boiling presiding.
Gen. Thomas l.. ROsger created sen.
sation by leaving the hall after the
camp had decisively overruled his mo-
tion TO strike out clause Of tae in
spect0r general g report which suggest
ed the discOntinuance Of camps where
lack ofIn;erest causes the camp 70
anguish
Acting Chairman Judge George l..
Christian, Of the history committee.
read lengthy report. and it, too went
60 the committee
Senator Daniel addressed the camp in
a two hours speech.
A crowd Of the First Virginia Cavalry
marched 30 the train 20 greet their old
commander. Gen. Fit7hugh Lee Ohio
Lee, Of Maryland, intro ced Gen Lee,
who made q happy talk Of an hour or
more. AS he spoke, he would now and
then spy some veteran friend In the
crowd and make happy allusion TO him.
In ehis informal way be made the
reunion Of the First Virginia a jolly
gathering.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-13
KING GEORGE.
Correspondence of The Free Lance }


King George @ H. OCT. 10
A brilliant German was given by the
Young Ladies' German Club, Of
King George county. IA the hall Of the
Junior Order of American Mechanics
on the evening Of the 9Th instant. Tho
hall was beautifully decorated The
German was gracefully led By Or a B.
H0Oo. If Washington City. The assem-
blaQo was ono ct beauty, grace and
fashion.
The ohaporones were MIS- Johu s..
Dickinson. Mrs II. Krux Gore. Mrs
John Il Mason, Mrs william Tayloe.
Mrs. II A Mason and Mrs Kate q
Rose.
Among the dancers were Misses Nan
ME Fickleu. Matte Hughes, Edmo u
Lee. Miss Chupeiu, Jeane Power. Miss
Fizhugh, Mary Leigh Miss Powers,
Sue Turner. Ella MCOarty, Kebocca
Dickinson, Kitty Pollock. Bessie Mason
Dasie Brown, Margaret Stuart, Vr-
ginia paylOe, Sophia Iayl0e, Lucy
Lewis. Mary Tayloe, Eva Tayloe.
Dora Ho0e. Lucille Ashton, Miss
Hulligen and Blount Mason. DR..
a. b Hooe, Dr Ohupein, T. W
Green. Robbi o Taylor, b q Young,
O'Oonor Gooluok. Armiftead Barron
80 Sales. W. b Matthews. Geo. Mason,
Charley Clapgett. Albert Davis, ID H.
Ashton. F. L. Ashton. Jr, Stuart Ash
ton, Lewis Ashton, b Q. Grymes.
Hansford Ggymes. Harry Gore, John
s. Dickinson, VIM Tayloe. Frank
Taylor, Edward Tayloe, Bancen Tayloe
and Geo Ogle Tayloo. w. a Rose. +.
l. Hunter, w w. Brown, Rice Howe.
Arthur Hooo. Shirley Ashton, Viola
Oarruthers. Willie Carrnthera, j. u.
Ninde, Thomas Shepherd Armistead
Lewis. h +. TaJ Toe, Thomas Berry,
VIM. Taylce, Sr and @ Ogle.
Iaspiiing music was fuLnished by q
srllg band from fredericksburg
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-13

Hon. W. J. Bryan made speeches In
Michigan and Governor Roosevelt spoke
in Indiana
Governor Tyler will call the Virginia
Legislature in extra session about Janu'
airy goth.
Ii is stated that If Bryan carries Erie
county, New York, he will secure the
State.
A BRYAN and Stevenson and Rlxey
Club was organized last week at New
Baltimore, Fauquier county.
Robert E. Lee, Jr., and A. A Lip
scomb will address the Bryan, Steven
son and R.xey club, of Oulpeper, Friday
night the 10Th.
At large Democratic meeting in
Wilmington, Del last week Mr.. Fred
eriok Sohade. of Fairfax county, was
one of the speakers.
Mr.. Samuel MCMILLAN, formerly Of
Fauquier now Of New York, refused the
Republican nomination for Congress
from New York City District
A Bryan, Stevenson and Rixey CLUB
has been organized at Gordonsville, with
Capt. Barbour as president. Gen j. Co
Field addressed the club at its last
meeting.
A call has been issued by the Demo-
cratic Executive Committee for a grand
rally October 9th Of all the Democratic
clubs throughout the country. The day
will be observed as Democratic field
day.
Ex.President Harrison declines to
make any speeches for Mckinley and
scores the Porto Ricsn bill He is not
favorable tol Bryan's election, but he
has little TO say in praise of the Repub'
llcan ticket.
At Stanarsville, Greene county We'd
nesday Hon. Thomas s. Martin and
Hon. James Hay, spoke TO the people
Of Greene county, on the Issues Of the
campaign for the Democrats, and
Messrs. o. b. Sims and o. NJ. Louthan
spoke for the Republicans.
it is said that the talk about an extra
session Of she Legislature is iDjuring
the chances Of Messrs. Swanson, Rhea
and Flood, Democratic candidates In
the Fifth, Ninth and Tenth Virginia
districts, respectively. The Republicans
are using the agitation as campaign
capital.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-13
sATURDAY.....OCTOB Is, 1900
Weather forecast for bTeG'
erfckSburg and Vic'nitg
Probably rain light to FRESH
north 10 east aoindS.
A GOOD SIGN.

The statements SO far given ont by
the Census Bureau indicate that the
increase in our urban population for
the last ten years is about the same
as in the previous decade. The hg-
ures at this time are too mesgre to
draw a definite conclusion, but 1t is
said the census will disclose marked
decrease in the drift of population to
the cities.
The trend of people to migrate to
the cities is great evil. 1t IS
menace to agriculture and other
rural pursuits, and is the source
of much idleness and penury. The
country offers many avenues to com
fort and affiuence and it is gratifying
that the indications are that the full
returns of the census will show an
increase in our rural population. IT.
is q bad omen for the cities to be too
thickly populated and the country
comparatively deserted-fOr a pros
porous agricultural condition Is the
back. bone of the country.
Many causes cOnspire to promote
diffusion of population in the country;
and it is safe to predict that these
causes will operate with more eff
cheney in the future. Railroads,
trolley lines, road Improvements, the
extension of free mail delivery and
other causes combine to render life
in the country more attractive than
it was in years past.
A healthier condition, generally,
from an economic standpoint may be
expected when people hedged up IN
cities awake to a realization OF the
advantages and desirsbility of coun
try life. Too many people are seek
ing for "soft snaps" This is the
very foundation of the tendency OF
people to flock to the cities. Earnest
persistent, honest toll has its just re-
ward, and is the best safeguard
against poverty and crime. All the
great cities combined cannot provide
living for the entire country, and
the sooner this fact is realized the
better it will be for all interested.