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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-15
THE WEEK
FREDERICKSBURG
A.MusiCal Recital and Concert
Given by the Students Of
Fredericksburg College.
Especial to The. Times. Dispatch.)

Special to The Times. Dispatch.)
FREDERICKSBURG VA, Feb. ID
Among the events Of the week here, so
cially, were card parties, a recital by
the music pupils Of Fredericksburg Col
lege q necktie and apron party. the
visit Of large delegation of prominent
Masons Of Philadelphia, and numerous
other occasions Of less Importance. in
Guiding the exchange and sending Of
valentines sentimental and otherwise.
The Thursday Night Card Club was
handsomely entertained Thursday night
by Mrs. A. Randolph Howard at her
beautiful home on Hanover Street, be-
tween the hours OF $3.50 and 1880 o'clock.
The games were highly interesting and
those fortunate enough to secure the prizes
were Miss Mary Fitzhugh. first ladys
prize; Mrs. A. w. Embrey second ladys
prize; Mr.. i. M. Young. Jr., first gentle
mans prize and Mr.. A. Hansford Wal
lace the second. During the evening re-
freshrncnts were served
An enjoyable card party YVES given by
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel G. Wallace at their
home on Prince Edward Street, in hon
or of their guests Miss Ethel Lewis. Of
Baltimore. and Mrs. George L. Stuart,
of Parkersburg, w. Va Tho decorations
were very handsome, consisting OF palms
and cut flowers and after the games
which were heartily enjoyed. elegant re-
freshments were served. a large nu1nner
Of guests were present and the success1ul
players. who secured the prizes were
Mrs. j. N. Barney. lady's first prize;
Mrs. Stuart, tho BOBBY. Gentlemen's
first prize, Mr.. II. L. Wallace. the BOBBY
Captain W. r., Coates.
The recital at Fredericksburg College,
given by the pupils Of tho music depart
ment took place on Friday night and
the College Hall was crowded with
select audience. Tho programme which
was undor tho direction OF Prof. It, a..
FRANKLIN and Miss Palmer, was q very
choice one. combining variety with quail
1ty of tho highest order, Among tho
numbers wero vocal and Instrumental Sc
lections, both the piano and violin being
used, and the audience gave evidence
Of Its appreciation by warmly applaud
Ing every number. Tho college this sea-
son contains a great deal Of excellent
talent and the musical department has
two organizations the College Chorus
and the College Orchestra, which do
themselves great credit whenever they
participate In an entertainment.
Miss Martha Ashton Franklin, of this
city. was the guest OF honor q few
evenings since at q card party. given
ut the homo of her relatives, Mr., and
Mrs. ]. W. p. Bausman, at their home
In Lancaster, Pa, where she is visiting.
There wore forty guests present. Hand
some prizes were awarded and a luncheon
served, ny
Miss Alice NJ. Cannon has gone to
Hammen-sidney. where she will spend
short time the guest of friends, .
Miss Emma Honey, of Washington, who
was the guest this week OF Miss Lena
ltoWe. has returned home, and Miss Rowe
left Saturday for Washington. where she
will Visit Miss Honey and other friends.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-15
SOCIETY EVENTS
IN FAYETTEVILLE
Crystal Wedding Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Morgan a Notably
Brilliant Occasion,
Special to the Tlmes-Disrutch,)

-
FAYETTEVILLE. N. c., Feb. l4,-H
has been years since the people of Fay
etteyllle enjoyed SO striking and brilliant
a social function as that to which they
were hidden on Tuesday evening on the
occasion Of the crystal wedding Of Mr..
and Mrs W. NJ Morgan. The abode in
the city Is SO we'll 1iteed for the exercise
Of bounteous and cultured hospitality
as their imposing mansion In the suburb
of Haymouth, situated in extensive or
namental grounds, through which wind
broad driye-ways, its spacious rooms and
halls which last night were radiant with
chandeliers. successive scenic pictures of
tasteful groups OF evergreens, exotic
plants and flowers. The scheme of deco
ration In the receiving parlors was crm-
son, and In the dining was of pink
carnations and La France roses; the
creams were moulded In the form OF
roses, and the cakes stamped with tho
monogram M" Dughi, of Raleigh, was
caterer Of tho supper, and the orchestra
music, Very delightful was rendered W
La Vine band of Raleigh harpers. There
were many out Of town guests, among
whom were Misses jenkins and Maud
Morgan Of Richmond, Va.
In the hall the guests were greeted by
Misses Kate 3roadfoot, Flora Mcpherson
and Mabel Elliott. In the right parlor
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan wero assisted IN
receiving by Mr.. and Mrs. II, ]. Cooper,
Mr.. and Mrs, w, l., Holt, Mr., and Mrs.
y. H. Williamson. Misses Maud and
,Blancho. Morgan. Of Richmond. In the
left parlor were DR., and Mrs, J. Il,
Marsh, Major and Mrs. w. A. Guthrie,
of Durham. Mrs. b. A. Morgan, Mr.. 9.
G. Rose and Miss LILLIAN slocomb served
at the punch-bowl. In tho library were
Rev, md Mrs, Fl, Il. Graham, Mr.. Il a.
Williamson, Misses Kato IIawley. Anita
DeRossat and Fannie Williams In. the
Japanese room, a bower OF rich ornamen-
,tation, Major and Mrs. 3. r, Huske,
Misses Mary Mcpherson and Elizabeth
/, Williams presided ut the coffee urn.
(, The dehWtantes, Misses Isabelle Glover,
Jane Wllliams and Mary AtaNull, were
charming adtuncts to the SUI per syoo4,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-15
WASHINGTON TEA
AT STAUNTON, VA.
The Young Mattresses We're
.GoWned in the Fashion
of Colonial Days.
Especial to The Timcs-Dlspntch.)

Especial to The Times ispntch.)
STAUNTON, VA, February 1.-THE
George Washington tea, which was given
Wednesday evening by the ladies of EN-
manuel Episcopal Church at the shenan-
doah Cafe, proved tho most delightful
church social held in this city for years.
The spacious room was tastefuly deco
rated with bunting, while here and there
around the walls were hanging the pho
tographs of the great and noble George
Washington and members IT his family.
Tho feature Of the evening were the
costumes of the young lady mattresses,
who were gowned in old colonial style.
These young ladies' were Misses Mary
Ransom. Elizabeth Jones, Mary Preston.
Mattio Shrecl1hise, Evalyn Shreckhise.
Sue Kent Gladys Frazier. Rosalie White.
Margaret Goodwin. Mary Young, Katie
Iioge, and Sophie Luttgen.
One OF the tables from which refresh
ments were served. was at one time the
property OF Martha Washington. and one
OF the cups used was one that Lafayette
drank out Lf eighty years ago.
The menu cards used for the occasion
were beautiful. They were In the shape
of Ratchet, through which different
color ribbons were tied
large audience was present yesterday
evening at tho Young Mems Christian
Association to hear the reading by Mrs.
John A. Alexander OF James Lane AL
lens story, "a Kentucky CARDINAL" The
occasion was one of unusual interest, and
every one was we'll pleased. Mrs. Alex
nnder Is a reader Of rare attainment.
Mr.. William j. Ward. of Philadelphia
and bride. who was Miss Nellie Hamil-
ton OF this city. have returned from
their wedding tour, and will mako their
home In this city.
Frank Adams and his company In
'unclo Hez,' farce comedy, appeared
at the Opera House on Wednesday night
this week before a good house. There
We're many new hits, and the audience
| seemed well pleased.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-15
Mrs. Hlgg's Gard Party the,
Notable Event Of the Week,
GERMAN GlvENLA NIGHT
It Was at the Olivia Roney Library Mu.
sic Hall and Was 7 endered Honor
of the Visiting Young Ladies.
Other Events Of Interest.
Especial to The Tim es.p Dispatch,

RALEIGH N. c., Feb, 14-rhe past
week has boon rather quiet In Raleigh
social circles. The death OF Miss Flor
ence Boylon. ono Of the most popular
young ladies' In the city last week, caino
as shock. which caused the canceline
OF nearly all the social events that were
slated for some time to come.
inc most notable event OF the pask
week was card party yesterday after
noon by Mrs, Sherwood Higgs in hopor
o.. OF Mrs. Joel Whitaker Raeish's latest
bride. The guests were nearly all young
married women. The score cards were
DAINTY works OF art. with, cupids there's
on. Tho Ices served as refreshments
were heart-shapcd and red. Among tho
guests were Mrs. Julian Timberlako,
Mrs. Kenney, Mrs. Will West, Mrs. Rob.
ert L. Gray. Mrs. William J. Andrews
Mrs. Woollett, OF Colorado, Mrs. Henry
Thorpe, Mrs. II. w. Miller, Mrs. Frank
stronnch, Mrs. William Grimes, Mrs,
Frank Ward, Miss Blanche Blake, Miss
Stevenson, OF New Bern: Mrs Loula
Mailer. Mrs. Brown Shepherd and Mrs.
Webb.
An elegant german was given Wednes-
day night In Olivia Rooney Library Music
Hall in honor OF visiting young ladies'.
There We're forty-two couples. the fig
ures being led by Mr.. w. d. Jones.
Mrs. b. s. Jerman entertained few
friends delightfully."- at euchre Thursday
evening. complimentary to Miss Mary
Young. OF Concord Among the guests
were Miss Young and Misses Josie and
Bessie Craig. Of Salisbury.
!, Invitations have been received hero
Tor the marriage OF Miss Louise Mon
telro Latham TO Mr.. Harry Gray Gallo-
way, Thursday February 2G, at Green
Vile. The invitations are issued by
Colonel and Mrs. Harry Skinner. whose
niece Miss Latham is. Colonel Skinner
Is United States District Attorney for
this the Eastern District
Miss Christine Busbee entertained
Tuesday afternoon In honor OF Miss
Venable and Miss Margaret Alexander.
OF Chapel Hill. and Miss Chambers, OF
Charlotte Progressive cuchre was tha
game played and there were feur table3.
slxten young ladies being present
" Yesterday. afternoon tho johnson Psti-
grew Chapter, Daughters OF the Confed-
fetacy. were entertained by Miss Dixons
daughter of late Auditor and Mrs. Dixon.
It, was really q regular meeting OF ths
chapter and the ladies' were charmingly
entertained after the routine businesa
was disposed OF. and there was an elo-
quent service OF refreshments. consists
Ing of ices, cakes and fruits.
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Number Of Visitors and Visits
Received and Paid.
STORY OF a RUNAWAY GIRL
Mr.. a. 3. Chandler Entertained a Large
Audience ii the Assembly Hall-Miss
Andrews Party on Friday Even
ing-Other Incidents. =
Especial to The Times. Dispatch

FARMVIuLD, VA, Feb. 14.-Mr. Al.
gernon B. Chandler. well-known as law
YER teacher and lecturer. entertained a
largo audience in tho Assembly Hall,
Saturday evening, February 7th by
rcital Of the charming little romance.
The Story Of a Runaway Girl BY
his graceful presentation Of this sweet
story, Mr.. Chandler added to his already
well-estnbished reputation for clo-
quence. The proceeds OF the entertain
ment will be used in beautlfylng the
now training school.
Tho librarian, Miss Laura X. Hills.
entertained her assistants, Misses Mary
Powers, Lucy Manson, Louise Vaughan
and q few Of their friends on Friday
evening at O candypulling, which at
forded much fun to all.
Miss Andrews gave a Finch party on
Friday evening to Misses Mary Aston.
T1llen Finney, Ruby Brugh and Zaldee
Smith
The nature study department has just
received q gift of two small alligators
from Mr.. j. S. Hart, who has recently
returned from an enjoyable visit to
Florida. sk
Misses Ethel Arvin, Louise Vaughan
and Virginia Fletcher spent Saturday
and Sunday as tho guests Of Miss Susie
Watkins at her country home, Ingleside.
Miss Kathryn narrower visited Miss
Pauline Hubbard at Rice. Saturday and
Sunday.
Misses Ellen Lee and Lucille Kent were
entertained by the Misses Brooch. OF
Hampden- Sidney, from Friday afternoon
until Sunday.
Miss Rebecca Vaughan spent the in
tervening rest days with Mrs. Palmer,
Of Cumberland.
Miss Katherine Lovejoy and Miss In
mis- Randolph, of Randolph Macon Wo-
mans College, Lynchburg, were the
guests Of Miss Ruth Schmez at Mrs.
Tabb's Friday night and Saturday. They
were honored guests at the Kappa Delta
banquet and enjoyed the mysteries Of
initiation, that they may organize n
chapter of this society in their own
school.
Miss Susie N1cClung, Of Botetourt coun-
ty. was called home last week on ac-
count Of the serious illness of her father.
Miss Ida Franklin Salt. Of Noble, Va,
entered school on Monday.
There were many callers Mt school
last week.
Mrs. Wiley B. Morris, of Buckingham,
spent an hour or two with Miss Edna
Elan on Tuesday.
Miss Ellen jacobson entertained Mr..
j. r. High, OF Roanoke. Sunday after.
noon.
Miss Nettie Chappell had the pleasure
Of q visit from her father, Mr.. Wiley
Chappell, of Cumberland, Monday.
Mr.. c. D. N1cCraw, of Cumberland, Wis
tied his daughters, Misses Lucy and Bes-
sic Nc Craw, the last of the week.
Lieutnant ]. Sinclair, Of the v. NJ. T.,
called on Sunday to see Miss Ruth
Schmelz
DR.. Mercer. an ear, throat and eye
special from Richmond, spent several
hours at school Saturday for the benefit
of his patients here.
President Jarman spent several days
of the week in Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-15
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Few People Know How Useful It is !
Preserving Health and Beauty.

Nearly everybody knows that charcoal
Is the safest and most efficient disinfec:
tant and purifier In nature, but few real
lie its value when taken into the human
system for the same cleansing purpose.
Charcoal is a remedy that the moro
you take of 1t, the better; 1t is not q
drug at all. but simply absorbs the gases
and impurities always present III the
stomach and intestineS, and carries them
out of the system.
Charcoal sweetcns tho breath after
smoking. drinking or after eating onions
and other odorous vegetables.
Charcoal effectually clears and improves
the complexion. 1t whitens the teeth and
further acts as q natural and emincntly
safe cathnrtic.
It absorbs the Injurious gases which
collect in the stomach and bowels; it
dsinfects the mouth and throat from
the poison of catarrh.
All druggists sell charcoal In ono form
or another; but probably the best char
coal and the most for the money Is in
Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges; they are
composed OF the finest powdered Willow
charcoal and other harmless antiscptics
in tablet form, or rather In .nc form or
large. pleasant-tasting lozenges. the char
coal being mixed with honey
The daily use Of these lozenges will
soon tell In much improved condition
OF the general health. better complexion,
sTcster breath and purer blood. and the
beauty Of it is that no possible harm can
result from their continued use, but on
Jle contrary. great benefit.
A Buffalo physician, in speaking OF tho
benefits OF charcoal says: 81 advise
Stuarts Absorbent Lozenges to all pa
tients suffering from gas In the stomach
and bowels. and 1t clears the complexion
ar,d purifics the breath, mouth and
throat. ! also believe tho liver Is great
1ly benefited by the daily use of them:
they cost hut twenty-five cents box
at drug stores, and although in some
sense q patent preparation yet believe
] get more and better charcoal In Stu
arts Absorbent Lozenges than In any OF
The ordinary char oal tablets"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-15
IN Chatham, Va. was married last week
to Mr.. Sterling Mayer prominent bust
ness man Of Augusta county. Va.
SAILED FOR EUROPE.

ness man Of Augusta county Va.
SAILED FOR EUROPE.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles u Wadsworth.
I of this city, who have been spending sew
ernl weeks In New York city, sailed last
weok for Liverpool. They viii mako a
tour OF Europe and Will DO absent five
or six weeks.
Miss Fannie Little entertained tho Just
For Fun Club friday night.
Miss Lotto Tomihson, OF Durham, who
has been so pleasantly entertained rs the
guest OF Miss Fan Burwell, was the guest
h or honor Mt q euchrc party Thursday AZ
ternoon given by Mrs, j. b.. johnson.
The Fortnigntly Pleasure CLUB met with
Mrs. John II. Yorke Tuesday afternoon.
A reception was held in the parlors Of
tho Second Presbyterian Church Tues
day evening, given by tho Young Wo-
mems Missionary Society.
The students Of the Presbyterian Col
4 lego gave their annual reception in honor
day night.
Miss Lizzie Faison entertained the
Thursday Afternoon Club Friday after
noon at O'clock
One OF tho most delightful social events
of the week was tho tea given by the To-
cal chapter OF Children Of the Confed-
eracy ut tho Elks Temple Wednesday
night. The Observation-Disclosures Char
lotte womcn-were alone a guarantee Of
the pleasure and success OF the enter
stainment, and the silver Offering which
was an Important feature swas donated
gladly by III present.
Rev. Father Francis Meyer entertained
at tho Catholic rectory Tuesday evening
in honor Of his sister. Miss Regina Mey-
err of Manoncy City, Pa,
Trealor Wehrn celebrated his tenth
birthday Saturday by giving valentine
party to his young friends.
The Sorosis Book Club met with Mrs.
T. D.. Sampson Wednesday morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-15
oLD-FAsHIoNED RECEPTIONS
Mr.. w. G. Richardson Entertains His
Friends in Royal Style.
Especial to The Times. Dispatch.

c. Richardson gave his numerous friends
a., !: old-fasMonod Virginia reception at
his residence, q few miles below Glou-
lcester Point, during the middle OF the
week, which was much enjoyed. The
programme consisted OF music. dancing
and an old Virginia supper. which noth-
Ing else surpasses for enjoyment. Tho
spread was grand and was enjoyed huge-
~ by those present. Music was fur>
nsihed by Professor William Sewell and
son. and dancing was INDUCED In until
late hour. Among those present wera
Mr. Hardy Richardson. Miss Edlo4
Rowe. Miss Lula Stufflefield, Mr.. George
Lee, all Of Newport News.
Miss Kate Charles. who has been so
desperately Ill OF typhoid. Is somewhat
improved and stands a chance now al
recovery. :.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-15
A SHIPPING PARTY
Verse Makers at Weldon Have an OPP
portuntY to Shine.
(Speclul to The Tlmns. nlsnnich

Especial 10 The Tunes Dispatch.)
WELDON, N. c., February l4,-Miss
Annie Garrett gave shipping party. at
her home on Third Street Thursday night
to large number OF her friends, and
the occasion was most enjoyable. TO the
.tliniuated, "snipping party Is Il So
cial affair IN which number of prizes
arc strung around the room from a small
rope, Tho Shipper Is blindfoldcd, given
pnlr of shears. turned around in tho
center of the room several times. and
then he or she goes forth to snip" u
plize, The Invitations are sent out in
verse or poetry. The replies must all be
IN original jingles called poetry. Miss
CARROTS party was a brilliant success,
In which some of Weldon's local talent
had splendid opportunity to shine. as
the replies received were all read out
aloud.
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Friend, Jr., Mrs. II. A. Gamble, Mrs.
John Stevens, Misses Margaret Collier,
Martha Collier. Mary Beasley, Leo
Booth. Anne Gill, Roberta Gill, Emily
TONNES, Blanche Cuthbert, Payne. OF
Wnrrenton, Margaret thinner. Susie
Whyte, Annie Watson, Janet Bernard.
Sue Jones. Laura Jones, and others.
Misses Blanche Cuthbert and Mary Beas-
ley won the prizes.
Mrs. William Budd entertained at n
card party Wednesday afternoon at her
home on Jefferson Street. Among her
guests Were Mrs. samhel Wilson. Mrs.
Leroy Roper. Mrs. James Mason, Mrs.
George Cameron. Miss Mary Patterson.
Miss Carrie Craddock. Mrs. NJ. G. Jack
son. Mrs. Lenone, Mrs. H. G. Leigh,
Mary Gee. Mrs. George Guy, Mrs. Dun
can Wright, Miss Matte Morton, Mrs.
Paul Williams, Mrs, w. G. Kevan, Mrs.
Gamble Mrs. Nosworthy Mrs. virgIe
Campbell. Mrs. james Ruffin, Miss
Blanche Cuthbert, Miss Martha Collier,
Mrs. Robert Budd, Mrs. Smith, Miss
Helen Venable. Miss Mary Ruffin, Miss
Margaret Collier and others. Mrs. II.
G. Leigh, Mrs. Leroy Roper and Miss
Margaret Collier were the successful con
tcstants for the prizes.
ON ADAMS STREET.
Miss Alice Spicer entertained one OF tho
afternoon card clubs Saturday afternoon
at her home on Adams Street. She had
as her guests Mrs II. G.. Leigh, Mrs.
Leroy Roper, Miss Martha Collier, Mrs.
Gordon McCabe, Mrs. William Drewry,
Miss Helen Venable Miss Carrie Grad
dock, Miss jamie Vaughan. Mrs. Robert
Budd. Mrs. Alfred Witherspoon, Mrs.
Waverly Wilkins, Mrs. John Mann. Mrs.
Nalie, of Washington, Miss Bette Ham
iton, Miss Matte Morton, Mrs. William
Budd, Mrs. Preston Roper and Others
Mrs. Fl. g. Leigh and Mrs. Robert Budd
won the prizes.
Miss Payne. Of Wnrrenton Va. is Wis
iting the Misses thinner. In Petersburg
Mrs Chain, of New York. is visiting
Mrs. George Cameron and Mrs. John
NIcGill.
Miss Page, Of Berryville. is guest OF
Mrs. John McGill, in Petersburg.
Mr.. McCutcheson, Of Columbus, O.,
was in Petersburg, this week.
Miss Edith Dickman, Of Cleveland. O.,
is visiting her cousin. Miss Roper, in
Petersburg.
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Visiting at Louisa.

$500. Special to, The Times Dspatch.) -
Feb. 14.-Mr. j John H.
Blbb. clerk to the commanding officer o.
lin, of Norfolk. Va, and his BRIDE OF
thre days. arrived here this morning
on their return from northern tour.
and will be the guests of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Bib. for several
days.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-12-05
"Rebel Rlshop,sr eloaraphx.

The family of the late Episcopal
Bishop Richard Hooker Wilmer Of
Alabama has selected Rev. W. C.
Whitaker. rector of st. Andrews
Episcopal church. Jackson, Miss, to
write his biography. Bishop Wilmer
was the only southern bishop of his
church elected and consecrated during
the civil war. He was long known as
the rebel bishop" because he refused
to pray for the president of the United
states ven Gen. Thomas and his
army were occupying Alabama. At
the close of TIE war Bishop Wilmer
said that he had no regrets ana was
making no apologies and the northern
church finally agreed to accept him as
the bishop on Alabama.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-12-05
Editorial Consolation.

senator Cullom tells of an amusing
incident that occurred in the editorial
Office of paper published in Bloom.
ington. III
The senator he'd rped II for ]
friendly chat with his friend, the ed
itor, and had hardly seated himself
when there appeared a well-known
character of the town-a type Of in
dividual common to every locality, the
man who knows how the paper ought
to be rum"
Without noticing the presence OF
Mr.. Cullom the man launched into a
complaint that the paper had not
printed certain articles lie had written
for 1t.
why" said he. II gave 'em to you
months ago! What have you done
with 'em?"
The editor smiled sadly. I'm hold.
ing them" he replied. And they
serve very good purpose. too. Now
and then I get to thinking that per-
haps we are not offering the public
as good a paper as we ought to. At
such times look up your articles and
see how much worse the sheet might
be. So become real cheerful againl
Please don't take them from MEL
Boston Post.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-12-05
SAVED BY HIS TROUSERS.
Painters Fearful Fall Ends Up In
Hysterieal Laughter.

George Sofelous, a young painter,
sat in a swinging chair painting the
city water tower at vineland, N. j., 135
feet above the earth, while big
crowd watched him. Suddenly the
crowd sent up a cry Of dismay. One
of the hooks which held the painters
flimsy seat broke and let him slide
down with sickening rapidity.
The spectators turned their heads
to shut out the sight, but they were
aroused by a loud hysterical laugh
from Sofelous. In his descent the
seat of his trousers caught in the
sharp prongs of an iron railing which
ornaments the outside Of the tower
about half way up, and there he hung.
Wriggling about gingerly. the young
man managed to pull himself up to
the railing and make his way to the
ground.
81 certainly thought was done for
that time" said he as the crowd con-
graduated him on his escape.
After repairing his chair the young
painter resumed his work.