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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14

conversation I said. some moments later:
"'You know I was trained rs a dancer
THAT explains it, cried Mr.. Irving.
Explains what?' somebody asked.
Everything. The ease n naturalness
and ALL
'"I had never thought the dancing respon-
stble for so much. but I do attribute to that
early training my splendid health m
spirits and my long life. You know the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14

famous dancers. Taglioni and the rest, lived
to be so and over.
II think 1 was about u when 1 began.
There was some opposition at home. but my
mother finally consented, on condition that
I neglected none of my home duties. We
were carefully brought up. and from the
first each had some household work to per-
form. But 1t was the training at the the
alter that / loved. 1t was a very serious
profession, dancing"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14

This is now progressive mothers in the
to the social graces early in life. These
little folks will be we'll informed as to club
usage and custom by the time they emerge
from childhood to young girlhood. Just
now they form the Little Women's Club.
The membership follows:
Frances Cannon, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. E. NJ. Cannon; Virginia Park, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Park: Emma Smith.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. X. Smith; Vlr.
GINA Fox. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c.
Fox. Jr.: Clara Newcomb, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. G. E. Newcomb.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14

tive of one of the cityir large wholesale
firms. Alcyone Grace Mantor is the little
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Mantor.
Mr.. Mantor was formerly in business here.
Mrs. Mantor is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. P. r. Davis. n was reared and edu-
Gated in this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-02-12
Winter Schedule.
WlsQs Steamboat Co.
sALTIMoRA. FREDERICKSBURG AND
RApPAHAES0oK RIVER ROUT1.
NORFOLK AND RAPPAHANNoCK RIVER
ROUTE.

Beginning Sunday. December 10th. Steam
ers will run as follows:
Leave Pier 2, Light Street Wharf, Balti-
moTe daily except Saturday and Sunday at
t:30 o. m, and on sunday az ESQ p m, for the
Rappahannook as far as Tappahannock, ex-
tending the trip from Baltimore on Friday to
Fredericksburg, calling at all landings on the
River. On Tuesday and Saturday only Steam
ers will leave Bay Port for Baltimore, and
will call there from Baltimore only ON Tues
day and Saturda- From Baltimore, Steam
ers will call St Mill6nbeck and Merry Point
on Monday. Friday and Saturday. To Balti-
more will call Monday. tuesday, Friday
snd Saturday. At Weems and Irv-
ington. Steamers from Baltimore will
cali Saturday and Tuesday only. For Balti-
more. Steamers Will leave Tsppahannock at
Sa m, Tuesday and Saturday. and a. N.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday aud Friday,
calling at ali wharves except as above men
tiooed. Will leave Tappahannock for Nor
folk at II IN. Tuesday. Will leave Norfolk at
ID. M wednesday for Fredericksburg and
ali landings on the River, leaving Tappahan
mock at a. M. Thursday. Leave freder-
fcksburg for Baltimore at 2:30 p. N Monday
and Friday, going as far on those days as
Leedstow1 4. Will leave LeedstOwn Tuesday
and Saturday for Baltimore at 4:3O a. N.
HENRY WILLIAMS, Manager.
Baltimore, hd.
w.D. SCOTT, Agent,
1t fredericksburg. Va
KEY COMPTON. Agent,
1t Norfolk, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-02-12
Le.ter ReIn,s First Mount

my first experience as jockey was
in Wichita, Kan.," said Lester Reiff re-
Gently. 1--WE were living there then,
and | was only about IL or u years
old. l used TO spend all the time /
could steal riding mustangs. One day
a jockey al the county fair was taken
suddenly Ill. and the horse owner ask
ed me to ride the race. | was tickled
to death and accepted at once. My
cup Of Joy was filed. | had dreamed
of such things. but had never dared to
hope they would come to pass. Well,
i won the race. and that was my start
give years ago went to England
with Mr.. Wishard's string. My mode
of riding was then Just the same as 1t
is now. won Is races and only had
q string OF six mounts. went back
again and have continued there be-
cause it is the greatest racing center
Of the world"
Regarding their winnings for the sea
son the boys refuse to talk, but admit
that they have cleared since last March
the neat little sum Of Sl25.000. Their
father was a timer In cramped cir
cumstances a year ago. Today he Is a
man of wealth. He has been raised
from penury to opulence by the genius
Of his sons. the elder Of whom can
hardly be termed a man yet, although
he is % years of age. And the incest
part of It all is that neither brother
seems to realize what a glorious heri.
iage he is to the father and mother
whose lives. have been and always viii
be unassuming.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-02-12
rnhlenux For Children.

Scenes from fairy lore always appeal
most to children. For example, little
Miss Muffet sitting on a tuffet eating
her curds and whey. Jack and Jill go
ing up the hill is always taking, and
Beauty might be seen waking from her
long sleep, with the prince beside her.
The Babes in the Wood make pretty
picture and very easy to do, and the
Knave Of Hearts, with the king and
queen, the dresses carried out in calico.
ANY Of these would afford amusement.
Pretty tableaux for children can also
be taken from the old nursery rhymes.
such as "Little Boy Blue" Little Bo-
peep" "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary"
"Twfnkle, Twinkle, Little STAR" 1.-THE
Little Pipers" and many others. His
torical scenes in which children play
a part also form interesting tableaux.
such as the two little princes In the
tower. Music behind the scenes Is a
great addition to the tableaux, and the
curtain should not be kept up long, as
children cannot remain quiet for many
minutes together.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-02-12
The College Boys Lesson.


"Thls betting on the result Of foot
ball game is bad business" remarked
an undergraduate the other day. IF a
fellow can't get up enough enthusiasm
over roofing for his side without gam
bling ON 1t, be can't have overmuch
college spirit.
"a rather funny thing happened at a
le-Princeton game of two or three
years ago.
"a certain collegian from New Ha-
ven went on to the land of the Tigers
with fine fat roll of bills. So confident
was he of victory for his side that he
wagered every cent he possessed. Yale
lost. and this young chap found him
self In New York that night with moth
ing but a ticket to New Haven and one
small silver coin. Luckily for him his
father. who was away at the time, al
ways kept.a room at certain swell ho-
tel, so at least he had bed for the
night. About s o'clock he entered the
dining room and sat down at a table
covered with snowy linen and silver.
There were oyster forks and salad
forks and q steel knife for the roast.
The Imposing waiter handed him a
tempting menu card printed In blue
and gold.
"Now, what do you suppose that poor
chap had for dinner? Bread and milk
"And when he came to pay the check
It took his last sou. 1t must have TAX
en- that smart young collegian back to
his nursery days, when he had been
punished for smashing sisters doll and
sent to bed on a similar diet.
"Once or twice since that adventure
this same chap has shown a disposition
to make bet. but when | gently MUIR
muir, Bread and milk? he grows red
and guesses he doesn't want to make a
wager"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-02-12
YOUTHS DEPARTMENT.
Something About Carrier Pigeons.
The College Boys Lesson-Ta-
bIeaux For Children.

Here is a new word for you, column
bophilism. II means raising and train
ing messenger pigeons. Within the
last few years this industry has grown
wonderfully. The governments Of Bel
GUM, Germany, France and the Unit
ed States are training these birds TO
serve as messengers from army sta
lions. The United States makes use Of
them more especially from ships.
Nearly every one of our big ships car
ries coop Of homing pigeons, as they
are called, which are released as &C.
casion demands, and almost without
exception the birds 60 with unerrlng
swiftness to their home on shore, car
rylng q tiny tube fastened TO one lee
which contains the message written on
the thinnest Of paper. They can be
depended upon to go 100 miles at a
speed Of 90 miles an hour when they
are years old.
Special attention has recently been
paid In France TO the use of carrier
pigeons by the cavalry. The bird Is
placed In a wicker tube lined with
hair to deaden the effect of the jolting.
Three such tubes can be carried in a
basket, which is attached to the riders
shoulders In the same way as KNAPP
sack. The birds feet are drawn up
and It's wings are folded when it Is
placed in the tube, and light form Of
folding cage is carried. In which the
birds can rest and eat during halt
Twelve men are sent every year from
the French cavalry ranks TO attend a
course of instruction in the treatment
and handling Of pigeons at the military
pigeon station at Vanguard.
The sense that guides the pigeon
back to Its home is as much mystery
now as it ever was. When set at liber-
ty, it Immediately rises in the air in
a spiral, higher and higher, as If get
ting it's bearings, then away 1t goes In
the right direction. At nightfan the
bird goes into camp near water and
early next morning resumes the jour
ney.-Little Chronicle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-02-12
La orippe Quickly cured.

/" Ia the winter Of 1898 and 1899 /
was taken down with q severe attack
Of what is called La Grippe" says +.
l.. Hewett. a prominens druggist Of
Winfield, Ill. " The only medicine
used was two bottles Of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. Il broke mp the cold
and stopped she coughing like magic,
and I have never since been troubled
with Grippe" Ohamberlaiu's Cough
Remedy can always be depended upon
to break Up a severe cold and ward OF
any threatened attack Of pneumonia.
Il is pleasant to take. too. which makes
it the most desirable and one Of the
most popular preparations in use for
these ailments. For sale By n. N.
Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-02-12
sporting Notes.

The annual boat race between the
crews of the Naval academy at An
napolls and the University Of Pennsyl-
vania has been set for May II this
year.
The board Of managers Of the Cen
trail association of the A. A. U. has
settled upon Milwaukee for the In
door championships. These champion
ships will be held on March 2. Chica-
60 wanted them. Milwaukee was ac-
corded the games for the good of the
sport In that city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-02-12
The sh,niest Dime.

One little girl had FIVE little dimes;
She had counted them over good many times,
And again and again she had left her play
To plan how to spend them for Christmas day.
For papa and mamma and baby boy
And grandpa and grandma would all enjoy
Her little gifts as much as a score
OF other presents that cost far more
-Four Of the dimes we're dull and DID,
But one was shining and new, I'm told.
And once the little girl said to friend'
''This new one Is almost too pretty to spend"
AZ last the Christmas shopping was done.
The dimes we're spent; yes. every one,
And Annette seemed the happiest girl alive
As she hurried home with Aer parcels Ave.
She had a secret for mothers ear.
81 bought nice present for papa dear,
And for grandpa and grandma and baby, too,
But l spent the shiniest dime for you.
Jessie L. Britton in St. Nicholas.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-02-12
pnner nnh EIectriclfy.

Paper is one Of the best conductors
of electricity there Is. Thus boys In
pressroom often hold one hand on roll
OF paper and with the other light
gas let with the electric spark drawn
by touching the end OF the finger % a
metallic burner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-02-12
cold steel or Death.

"There is but one small chance to
save your life and that 10 through an
opsrstion,'' was the awful prospect set
before Mrs / B. HINT of Lime Ridge.
wis by her doctor after vainly trying
10 cure her Of frightful case OF stomach
trouble ard yellow jaundice He didn't
count on the marvellous power OF
Electric Bitters TO cure Stomach and
Liver troubles bnt she heard Of Is. took
seven bottles. was wholly CURED, avoided
surgeons knifs. now weighs more and
feels better than ever It's positively
guaranteed to cure Stomach, Liver and
Kidney troubles and never disapp7ints.
Price 300 at NJ. NJ. Lewis drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-02-12

current some time ago that COrbett
was allowed TO stay 20 rounds with
the champion before the latter cut
loose In earnest for a knockout. Those
who know Jeffrles intimately are posi-
tive, however, that his mill with Cor
bett was on the level and that he tried
his best all the way. The clean rec
ords of Jeffries and Rubin, therefore,
are responsible for the unusual amount
of interest that Is being manifested In
their coming encounter.
Although Jeffries and Rubin have
fought before. they met when both
men were noylces in the art OF boxing,
whereas they are now both experienced
ring generals. with good training and a
fair knowledge Of the tricks Of the
ring. They are probably the two big
gest men who ever faced each other In
a championship contest In some
points Jeffries has ~ advantage,
whereas in others the superiority lies
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-02-12
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.

Beginuing Tuesday. December %. steamer
Potomac will leave Pier Light Street, Belti-
more. Tuesday and Saturday at p M Tor
the Potomac river. calling at Mlller's. bromes
Bacon's Grason's. Lewisetta. Bundfck'sCow-
arts, walnut Point, Coan, Kinsaie, mrndys
Point. Lodge, Adams. PineY Point. Aoeiis,
Leonard town Columns HowaId's and stones.
ON Tuesday only for Lancaster, Busawood.
Riverside, Liverpool Point, Glymont, Alex
and ria and Washington.
RECURRING will leave 7th Street Whar
Washiugtor. at d m, Thursday, calling at
ali the above mentioned whsrves, leaving
Leonarotown at g. N. Monday aad Friday,
KinsaIe az II m, Miller's at p. m, Grasons
at 10. and Bscon's at p. m. arriving 10
Baltimore early Tuesday ana SATURDAY morh-
fngs. -, -.
No Freight received for out going steamers
after D. m on sailing days.
HENRY WILLIAMS. Agent,
sTern afsBuN q BkO., Agents,
at Washington. d,
WILLIAM NJ. RRARD0N. Agent,
at Alexandria, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-02-12

with the Ohloan. A comparison of
their measurements is therefore In
terestlng at this time:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-02-12
DON'T FORGET THAT

when you want an easy shave
As good as Barber ever gave,
just call on me at my Saloon.
At morn and eve or busy noon.
comb and dress tho hair with grace
10 suit the c0untenance Of your fnee
w room IS noat, my towels clear.
6olesors sharp and ra1ors keen
And all that art and skill can dc
n Won viii call I'll 10 for you
RaSorr nnt 81 ozfgs e str-t yetire.
W. H. RAYL0
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-03-28
Another Improvement.

The contract for the. improvement OF
Mrs. Clares house at No 331 Fourth
street, was let Wednesday to e. ]. Pet
tit. The house was lately occupied by
DR.. Kirtley, but was vacated several
days ago. The contemplated changes
will extend to both the interior and ex-
terror arrangements of the residence
thus making it one of the finest in tn
city. The work will begin at once
and will be completed by June /. Mrs
Glare will occupy the house when it i;
finished. The plans were drawn by
Holmboe & Lafferty.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-03-28
INHUMAN ACT
Dog Valued at $l25 Stolen and DeCapltated
Perpetrators Are Known.

One of the most despicable acts
which has ever been brought to the
notice of the city police authorities
was perpetrated about ten days ago.
Mr.. S. A. Milliken, who is training
several race horses at the Fair Grounds,
purchased blooded bull terrier pup
from a dealer in California. The dog
was very fine animal and cost his
owner $125.
Mr.. Milliken took his dog to the
Fait Grounds where the canine became
great favorite with all the men who
frequented the stables there.
AS before stated the dog disappeared
nearly two weeks ago and at first all
efforts to find him were futile. How
ever, Marshal Dye was informed of the
loss and began systematic search to
locate the dog and discover the thieves.
The parties who had stolen the dog
becoming apprehensive of being appre-
hended cut off the animals head and
buried it in a pile of refuse in order to
divert suspicion from themselves.
A spy had been sent to watch theiI
actions and the whole affair was wit
messed by him. Marshal Dye secured
, the mutilated head and showed it tc
Mr.. Milliken and number of Other
people who were familiar with the
dogs appearance. All recognized the
remains of their faithful dumb frient
and playmate. The guilty parties are
known and the evidence against then
is said to be incontrovertible. Such {
piece of vandalism and inhuman cruelt!
is as uncommon as it is despicable ant
the perpetrators should receive thu
full limit of the law.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-03-28
BUSINESS CHANGE
Ralph GOodhue Purchases Entire Stock Of
GoOdhue & Evans,

The entire stock of the firm of Good
hue & Evans has been purchased by
Ralph Goodhue. who was the junior
member of the firm. Some weeks ago
the Court of Common Pleas appointed
Fred Snodgrass as receiver of the firm.
After taking an inventory of the stock,
a certain value was placed on the stock
ard Mr.. Goodhue signified his inten-
tion of purchasing. He is young
man of ability and will no doubt meet
with success in his business. Mr..
Snodgrass will continue as head sales
man in the business.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-03-28
NEW FRONT
To be Put on the Wood Building alta Cost
Of $1,000.

Mr.. Frank B. Wood is having the
plans drawn for the fine improvement
which he contemplates making on his
building now occupied by the Cincin'
natl Clothing Company, and situated at
the corner of Front and Butler streets.
The iron pillars at each side of the
over entrance of the aforesaid cloth
ing store will be removed Arrange
uents will be perfected that plate
glass windows of generous size and al
niirable qualities for display be placed
in the front.
The windows will add much of at
tractiyeness and desirability to the
room. The cost of remodeling will be
in the neighborhood of $1,000.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-03-28
Exodus Of Ohio Farmers.

There is a veritable exodus of Ohio
people from the farming districts to the
Southwest at this time, due to the pros
pective opening about the middle of
April of the Kiowa and Comanche re
servation to settlers. The travelling
passenger agents all through this ter
ritory have been picking up small par
ties at the smaller places, and they are
going West with what money they
have laid aside and with what little
property they will need to participate
in the rush for the sections to be op-
ened. Most of these parties are des-
tined for small places in Oklahoma
Territory and Indian Territory. mostly
in the vicinity of Chickasha, on the
line of the Rock Island The travellers
are not settling at that point alone, for
they are scattering themselves along
the border line of the new reservation
ready to rush into the interior as soor
as the opening day arrives.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-03-28
Tom Johnson Files Petition.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press. =.
Cleveland, o.. March 27.-Tom L..
Johnson, Democratic candidate for
Mayor, this afternoon filed his petition
in Common Pleas Court, praying for an
injunction against Mayor Farley to
prevent him from carrying into effect
the council ordinance compromising
the lake front case with the railroads.
Johnson declares in his petition that
the city's interests are jeopardized and
that valuable property will be turned
over to the railroad without adequate
compensation if the ordinance is car
ried out.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-03-28
Killed a Child.

A dispatch from Woodsheld, bearing
date of March 23, says: James Poland,
in a fit of rage, killed the seven-year
old child of woman who lived with
him. His violent temper has com
PEELED his family to leave Poland. He
has daughter here and wife in Mar
ietta. He has been living with another
woman. he child angered him, and he
beat and knocked it down. breaking its
neck.-Caldwell Leader.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-03-28
VINCENT.

Bert Conley. of New Martinsyille,
visited his parents here last week.
.
Miss Junia McVeigh returned to her
home in East Windsor, Tuesday, after d
pleasant visit with friends and rela-
tiyes at this place.
Mrs. Arkley Vincent, of Parkersburg,
Ia the guest of relatives here
&Tss Linnie Tuttle spent Sunday
with friends at Marietta.
Mrs. Sarah Berkley is visiting her
( daughter, Mrs. James Hawk, at Qualey.
Easter services will be hello at the
NJ. f. Church, April eth, at 800 a. m.
All are invited to attend.
Mrs. Eliza Reynolds, of Marietta, is
visiting relatives here.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-03-28
American Wall Paper Agency

We would respectfully inform the citi-
agency for the sale of the American
Wall Paper Company's good, and are
now prepared to furnish as fine line OF
wall paper as there is on the market, al
prices that defy competition. We sell
border by the roll at the same price as
side wall. Don't purchase until you
have seen our samples. Office and resi-
dence No. BOG Gilman Avenue. Mariet
ia Phone No. 704.
JAMES JOHNSTON.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-03-28
Marriage Licenses.

John w. Dixon, oil operator, of New
Matamoras, and Gertrude Cuck, of New
Matamoras.
Rev. w. w. Dixon.
Clarence l.. Palmer, farmer, OF Tun-
mel, and Bird M. Browning. of Water
ford.
Rev. j. G.. Frances.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-03-28
Sues On a Note.

The National Supply Company has
filed suit in Common Pleas Court
against the Jewell Oil Company to re-
cover $591.09. claimed to be due on
promissory note given on April II,
1900.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-03-28
Mrs. Frances Curtis.

Mrs. Frances Curtis, a colorod lady
living near Devols Dam, died Weenes-
day morning. The cause of death was
a paralytic stroke The deceased was
go years old and widow of Benjamin
Curtis.
The interment will be made In the
cemetery near Deyols Dam today.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-03-28
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
OF Washington County School Emaminer:
for 1901.

On Saturday, April 18th, in cOnnec-
tion with the regular Examination for
Teachers, a Special Examination will
be held, to which all holders Of valid
two-year certificates, granted as re-
suit of a Regular Examination in this
County, will be admitted, If they 30 de-
sire. This Examination will be based
upon:
Judson's Europe in 18th Century.
Roarks Methods in Education.
Burroughs Signs and Seasons.
Macauley's Essays on Addison and
Milton.
Algebra.
On the third Saturdays Of April and
May the Boxwell Examinations for
pupils from the Sub-Districts will be
held. These Examinations will be
based upon the Common Branches. A
fair knowledge of such Text Books as
are in common use in our schools viii
be expected. The legal inducements
now offered in this connection should
awaken general interest in these Elk
aminations.
All Of these Examinations will b'
held in the Washington Street Schoo
Building, Marietta, commencing a
9 A. M.
JOHN A. STONE.
A. NJ. FARLOW.
J. F. WAGNER.
| nAar1 oF ETyc In ORC
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-03-28
JOHN A. STONE.
A. NJ. FARLOW.
J. F. WAGNER.
Board of Examiners.
victory at Lnst

For ten long Yeas l was a sufferer
with kidney dyspepsia and rheuma-
tism disease. / treated with many Co
lumbus doctors; took patent medicine.
No results whatever until ! discovered
ard took ONE bottle of DENNIS
SURE, SAFE and SPEEDY CURE. In
three days / threw down my crutcheg.
Ordinary cases cured in one day.
Only rs and rs cents at A. ]. Rich
ards and w II. StZsss. Samples frne.