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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
YEAR,s MINING ACCIDENTS q
Seventh Anthracite District Makes q
Remarkable Showing.

Remarkable Showing.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec. 2s.-Mine In.
spector Edward L. Reynolds Of the
seventh anthracite district who will
end his duties on Thursday next, has
compiled a report Of the work for ths
past year, showing the number OF fatal
and non-fatal accidents in his district.
The report as compared with 1901
shows there was 80 per cent more
coal mined Tor each death In th0
II cOllieries OF the seventh district
during the year 1903 there were 80
fatal accidents. As this is the largest
district. and so far as gas is concerned,
the most dangerous IN the snthracits
region. and when the number Of men
employed. time worked and tonnago
mined is considered, this makes q re-
markable showing. The year 1902.
being taken mp so with strikes, cannot
be used In making any comparison.
but referring TO 1901. with all Of It's
broken time and comparatively re-
strlcted output In comparison with
this year, the present is far IN ad'
vance OF any previous year Ia the
small number OF deaths for amount OF
coal mined
For 1903 the number OF fatal accb
donts was 3S while in the same col
leries in 1901 there we're 81 fatal ac'
cldonts. From this II can be seen that
the tonnage per life is far greater
than any in the history Of the anthra
cite coal industry. The inspector In bis
lengthy report says the death rate
could be greatly reduced II the ma
jority OF miners understood English,
and the table Of nationality shows that
the foreign speaking men met with
vastly more accidents in proportion
to their numbers than do the English
speaking men.
During the present year there were
t24 no-fatal accidents IN the collieries
OF the seventh district, which Is about
tho same as during 1901, although the
output OF coal has been increased
about 30 per cent The figures show
7 that the occupation Of mining rs the
most hazardous Of any about the coi-
/ lleries. as OF the 3S men killed 10 were
miners.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
SOME STATE APPROPRIATIONS
LEGISLATURE Charged With ESt'Svs-
Qanoe

Legislature Charged With ESt'ASs-
ssnoe.
The present legislature has proven II
most expensive luxury. lt has been
many months in session. and save 70
spend money it has accomplished yer,
little. These are some OF the e1tra0rdi-
nary expenses.
Expenses and pay Of legislature, 5000
600
For the payment Of pensions under
various acis S3OO0OO
For new cell building at the peniten
tiary. 500 600, In addition To the sum
of $50. 600 already appropriated 3nd
$50. 900 more just appropriated, total
Of S2sO0 900
jamestown Exposition Company,
100000.
st Louis Exposition, Virginia exhibit,
$50. 900 with additional appropriation
of 100000
Capitol repairs and renovation, Sl0O,-
600
To rebuild burned building Of Eastern
State Hospital, 100000, and $2O,oOO
additional.
uIf lUUl INV hlHi '
Crop pest commission, $500.
Repairs 10 Executive Mansion, a. 600
Statue TO Robert L. Lee in Ststuary
Hall. $4,000. 1900
Monument to J Z. b. Stuart, so 900
Payment 20 Moran claim, $4,000
Removing Monroe remains TO Holly
wood, $500
Fence around Lee Monument $500
Payment Of James L. Phillips claim,
S.. 600.
Expanses OF revision committee, 81
/ 500 mot quite all used.
Expenses OF oyster commission about
/ s.. 900
Total, 81 ,3O5, 900.
Besides these and other small ApprOprl'
ations the State has increased 1t sppro-
priation 10 almost all its eleemOsy nary
institutions. For instance the Virginia
/ Polytechnic Institute got $4,000 ad.
ditionsl; the State Female Normal
School at Farmyille, $40, 900 additional
light for William and Mary College
5000 additional, and increased eppro
nriation TO nearly all the State insane
hospitals, and to all the educational ano
charitable institutions under state AID
The appropriations, with an appro
priation OF $4,000 to lawyers to deiend
the new constitution, makes the grand
total Of 81 ,35j, 900 of extraordinary e1
penses for which we have TO thank thit
legislature. Besides this oil the ordinary
expenses OF government have been PAID
1 OF course some of these eseextraordinsry
appropriations were proper and neces
sary. but many were neither proper moi
necessary. Before long the taI payers VII
find where the shoe pinches and WI
realize that a constitutional convention
and legislature are not unmiIed bless
ings Winchester Times.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
nnmio.s EareweII MestIna.

Chicago. Dec 2s. - Preparatory 20
leaving Tor Australia. John Alexander
Dowie bade farewell 10 his Chicago adj.
horents al meeting in ;he auditor
ium. Standing room was al premium
After an al night watch meeting in
Zion City New Years eve, Dowie viii
leave for Now Orleans and will travel
to san Francisco via the Southwestern
route. stopping al various large cities
en- route. He intends to sail from the
latter pert January p. and counts on
being back I'm Chicago next June. i
am going to leave everything In Zion
City. and not steal away with either
the lace works or the temple said
Dowie. THAT was malicious lie
about my wife taking away s7OOO.OOO
but I'm foolish TO deny it again. | will
only take with me enough cash for
spending money"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
wreok vIetlms Identified.

Connellsyille. Pa. Dec. 2S.-Three
bodies In the morgue have been iden'
tilted. They are Henry NJ. Tobias. Of
Reading. Pa. This man was previously
reported as Louis scaler. and II has
been learned that the man had as
sumed that name about year ago fof
some reason unknown. He was work
ing IN Pittsburg and was presumably
on his way home. Leonard Sancenato.
OF New York, Identified the body oi
hts brother. Antonio Sancennto. The
Young man having on his body the
Westinghouse employe checks vas
identified as Charles Ehrensberg, oi
Park Ridge, n. J. He had been EN-
ployed at the Westinghouse plant ana
was on his way to the home OF MS
step-father, olans Peterson, ct Pars
Ridge
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
DEAD MANS BRIDE RELEASED
Sweetheart Of 8. & o. Wreck Victim
Not 20 a. Deported.

NDk " % 1NFNfrN
New York. Dec. 2s-The board OF
special inquiry on Ellis Island dis
charged Miss Lillian Bennett, the
pretty girl from WedDesbury' Eng
land. in custody Of John Good, brother
Of Ambrose Good the young man she
had crossed the seas to marry at Mo
Keesport, Pa.
Ambrose Good was killed IN the
wreck OF the Duquesne flyer at DaW'
son. near COnnellsyille. Pa, while on
his way TO meet his promised bride
at the landing OF the Cedric. The girl.
who has no friends in this country
was met Christmas day by John Good.
She had no money. but In view OF the
peculiarly sad features OF the case,
and Of Goods promise TO become re
sponslble for her support Miss Ben
nett was set free by the board OF in
auiry. She started at once for MO
Keesport 20 attend the funeral OF nef
sweetheart. which has been postponed
pending her arrival
The immigration authorities receiw
ed scores OF telephone calls from citi'
zens OF New York. Offering TO give
bonds for the support OF Miss Bennett
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
THE MAID OF LINDEN GROVE
IA S. Marvel

a. s. Marye)
I've seen upon the sumner sea,
Serene meath azure skies,
A mystic light that seemed % me
The light in Fannie's eyes.
And mid the bilows' ebb and f)w,
And murmurs In the air,
I've seen the naiads tresses glow
And wave ike FAnnie's hair
Upon the bloom Of blushing rose
I've seen the sunbeams trace
A picture, striving TO disclose
A hint Of Fannie's lace.
Sometimes catch a sylvan note
When singing birds rejoice,
All irilled and purled IRON plumed tbroai
That echoes Fannies voice.
Thrice happy knight that tempts his 1t
And wins his treasure trove,
And crowns his lis within the gate
That guards sweet Linden Grove.
Alb Witcbing Fan, your poei's yerse.
Though decked 10 figures true.
Could never any theme rehearse
One hall so sweet a. youl
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
STEAMER SUNK AT SEA
The Lady Joicey Took Fire and Cargo
Of Nitrate of Soda Exploded.

OF Nitrate Of Soda Exploded.
San Juan. p. r., Dec. 2S.-The Brit
ish steamer Lady Joicey, Captain
Smith. bound from Chilean ports to
Savannah, Ga; Wilmington, n C.,
and New York. with a full cargo OF nj
trate Of soda. took fire and sunk 20
miles south of Porto Rico last We'd
nesday.
The cargo Of the Lady Joicey ex-
ploded. and the vessel went down In
two and a half hours. Captain Smith,
with his crew and one passenger, ar
rived at Ponce in two small boats
completely exhausted and almost
naked. having made their way through
terrible seas. There we're no fatall-
ties. and the only serious injury was
suffered by one sailor, who had his
leg broken and who Is now In the hos
pital The British consul at Ponce
attended to the immediate wants OF
the shlpwrecked mariners.
The Lady Joicey was a vessel OF
2O46 tons register and was built In
1898 at Sunderland. England. She was
s51 feet long. As feet broad and "a
feet deep.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
rERRoalzEp gY FooTpADs

Two Nrmc feT c cate Excitement
in Towns Wcrg Pennsylvania p. p.
Philadelphia. ncc 2s.-Two white
men. With r.ta.gers, blew open "a safe.
held ND several persons and otherwise
caused considerable excitement In the
suburban towns along the main line
Of the Pennsylvania reiIroad. Two
men were held mp al Hayerford. and
later a man escorting several ladies
was stopped boy the same men. but the
screams OF his companions scared the
footpads OH Several hours later they
appeared at sraaord. covered an aged
watchman with revolvors and blind
folded him. The men then blew open
the safe in the railroad station. which
is also used as a postofilce and took
about $1,000 in money and stamps The
police have a good description OF the
burglars. but they have been unable
10 find any trace OF them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
NUGGETS or NEWS

The Republic OF Panama has ro
duced its postal rates 50 per cent
The Sharon (pa) Steel Hoop com
pany has announced a reduction OF
10 per cent IN 1900 mems wages.
Jumping from the top OF the 10
story building OF the Methodist Booh
Concern in New York, George +
Green. a composition, was mangied al
most beyond recognition.
The international Machinists UnioI
will shortly start voting on a PROPOSE
ton 10 anaIgamate with the Allie'
Metal Mechanics. 100000 men beinl
AFFECTED by the contemplated change.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
NUGGETS OF NEWS

Great Britain and Cuba have off,
cially recognized the Republic OF Pan
anna
Professor John Todd Hill has been
nppointed United States consul gen
eral at GreytOwn Nicaragua.
Fire in the large department store
Of B. Lowenstein & Bros. at Memphis
Tenn. caused loss Of 100000.
A wau OF paper wnIcn wilnam Spooi
poked into his ear 20 years ago was
removed by doctor at Catslill, N. Y
The submarine boat Moccasin
ashore on the coast OF Virginia. i:
sinking in the sand and may never be
hoated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
NEW LAW
CONCERNING coUNcILMEN.
Mayors ard CoUneilmsn Of Towns
Now Have Authority OF justices.

Anew law passed by the present Leg
islature eonferring the powers aud au-
thority Of justices on Mayors and Coun
rilmen of tuwns reads ~ iollows:
The MAyors of towns aud the other
members II the Councils shall each be
clothed with all the powers and author
10y Of justice in civil matters within the
rporAte limits oi the town. aud III
criminal matters within said limits aud
one mile beyond same: and shall have
power TO issue process, hear and deter
mine all prosecutions, cases and cunt'o'
yersies which may sfise under the by
lAWsAnd ordinances Of the town; Impose
fines and inhct punishments. when and
wherever they are authorized by the raiu
by laws and ordinances, and is-ue eAeeu.
tions for the collection Oi said finesi Rnd
appeals NAV be taken to the court Oi the
county from their decisions IN both civil
and criminal matters In the same man
ner. and upon the same terms, and be
iried in the same way as appeals from
the decision OF a justice are taken and
tried in ike cases. except that no appeal
shall he granted from the decision OF the
MhNOI UE lAf ltftulEl W Aif Rbhhhtf -
ing same imposing a tine for the viola
tiOn of any of he pr finances OF bylaws
ol said town for Ofienses not made erin
inal by the common law or the statutes
of Virginia until and after bond be given
by the person so fined. with eecuriry ap
proved BY the officer imposing the same
0T the Mayor. conditioned To pay a
fues, costs and damages that may be
awarded hy the said court on appeal
the penalty II sold bond TO be double the
sum sufficient 90 pay all such iines. costs
and damages Should the decision oithe
officer rendering the same be- affirmed, IN
whole or In part. the said court shall en-
ter Judgment against the said principal
and surety for the amount so affirmed
with costs. before the officer trying the
same. aud the costs OF the appeal and eN
ecution shall he issued thereon IN the
name Of the town against both principal
and eurety
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
locked In Room WIN slain Mother,

Salt Lake City. Utah, Dec. 2S. -
Frank Rose, a barber, surrendered
himself at police headquarters. He
said that he had killed his wife on
Christmas afternoon. and that the body
was still lying in the bedroom where
the woman had died after lingering
Tor two hours with a pistol bullet In
her brain. The police. found lying on o
bed in a miserably furnished snack
the body OF Mrs. Rose, and by hei
side was the woman's 2-year-old son
the baby's clothes being saturated
with its mothers blood. For almost
two days the child had been locked IL
the cold room with it's murdered moth
or. The child is in a serious condition
but will probably recover.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
~ For Trim Around the World

Boston. Dec. 26.-Rey. Francis r.
Clark. the founder of the Christian En-
deavor Society, has left this city on
a trim around the world. DR.. Clark
was accompanied by his daughter. Sew
eral clergymen and Christian En-
deayor officials we're at the station to
bid DIR. Clarg a farewell. DIR. Clark
and his daughter will spend tomorrow
in Omaha. going from that city TO
San Francisco, and thence to the
Orient
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
HOW,S THIS 2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned, have known
r I. Cheney for the last fifteen years
and believe him perfectly honorable
i'm ALI business transactions, and finan'
ciaIly able to carry out any obliga
tions made by his firm.
Walding, Kinnan 4 Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
naIly. acting directly upon the blood
and mucns surfaces OF the system
TESTIMONIALS sent free. Price 20 cts
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con
situation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
Lsnesster's Delegates to State Con-
vantlan Of Anti. Saloon Leaaues.

The AntiSaloon League cf Lancaster
county bas elected the following dele
s4tes TO the State Convention of i-eaVn's
70 be held at Richmond January 12-l4:
White Chspel-W. II. Jesse, j. ii
Wheaton. l.. D Stoneham,E + $. Oobyns
George CottiDgham.
White Stone-J F. Bellows, R " Chill
ton, sr f. q Newbill, W. Me. ID. Lee
John r. Payne
Mantua-R. +. Beutly, g. X. MeKen
ney. ". 4. Marsh, b. Ii. Robinson, W
L. Webb.
Delegates were empowered to select
their own alternates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Rev. Il. II. Stone has accepted call to
the pastprate of the Crooked Run Bap-
list Church in Cnlpeper county.
Mary S. Harcum has been sppointed
postmaster at New Upton, Gloucester
county. vice O j. Harcum ldeso); Row
land G. Tyler, at Tsck, King William
county, vice Mary II. f. Tyler dead.
In the fire which destroyed large sta
BILE at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute
at Blacksburg recently. Dr. j. q. terney'
hough. the State Veterinarian, formerly
Of Orange county, lost sx cen horses
and several vehicles.
The rural free delivery route has been
established 90 commence February J.
1904 as f,llows: Elierson, Hanover
County (Route No. 1l-Length OF route,
% miles; area covered. II square miles
population served ,525; number of houses
on route, l32
Mr. T. NJ. Bray, d highly esteemed citi
zHs OF Middlesex, died at his home neal
Warner few days ago in his S3rd year
He is survived by six grown sOns: G. II
and ]. L. Bray, of Richmond, NJ. NJ, l.
M. T. f. and j. Ii. Bray, Of Middlesex
Mr.. Bray was member Of Hermitage
Baptist church
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
STATE HOSPITALS.
FIRST REPORT OF STATE COM
MISSIONER OF THESE IN
STlTUTlONS.
Makes Interesting Recommends
tions as to Hospitals


Col. l.. ". lane, Jr., OF Williamsburg
has submitted To GOV Montague his lirrl
annual report IA commissioner oi sat
hospitals.
The report shows that the whole mum
Der OF insane in the hospitals OF th'
state september 30, 1902. waa 9iJ
and the whole number IN the hospitals
September 30, 1908. Was 3,lG2, AL in
crease fOr the year oi lJs
The State hospitals for the insane rep
resent in land, buildings and furniture Il
permanent investment, up TO October /
1903, Of al ,42l ,O11. The annual lis
bursements iOr officers salaries, wage,
Of employ IN aud all ordinary expendi
lures Tor maintenance S3Si ,YS6.6y.
The report calls attention to the
crowded condition Of the hospitals, and
asks for additional room. lt commend,
the improved conditions OF the law gov
erning the State hospitals as genera
proposition, but sAys they need further
amendment with the view To improve
ment The commissioner goes into tlab
crate details as To the condition Of al
the hospitals OF the State, and then rub
mits the following summary OF recon
mendatiOnr:
(D That system of records anc
statistics Ui the state hospitals SHOULD b'
unified
(2) That the statutes relating to the
insane Of the state be revised.
,3) That all insane persons outside d
the hospitals on bond and being sup
ported by the state be compelled e. b'
r,-examined under the commitment lave
Of 1908.
a. That the Legislature consider ,ht
amount Uf tire insurance on the sat,
hospitals.
o. That new buildings be erected al
all the hospitals for the accommodation
ui additional patients.
t6D That industrial shops, wei
eduippei with machinery, be erected a.
oil the hospitals for the empOymert o
patients.
(sl Estimates OF money needed iol
the hospitals OF the state for this biennia
period
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
URGES SHOOT TO DEFY SENATE
APOSTLE Advised BY High Mormon to
Admit Belief In Poiyqamy.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. 28 -
Frank j. Cannon. former United States
senator and a high Mormon. advises
Senator Reed Smoot the apostle,
whore seat IN the senate IS being CON
tested 10 come ont boldly admit that
be believes in the Mormon doctrine. in.
Guiding polygamy and defy The senate
% unseat him Cannon tells Smooi
20 act the part OF q man and loyal
churchman. saving:
"Thc bold way is the best Senator
smoct is one Of the apostles Of a
church which claims direct revelation
from heaven. The voice Of God is SUI
perior 10 any earthly voice. AS an
apostle Senator SmOOt would obey the
will OF God against the viii Of any
man. why nor come ont and say 50 and
challenge the senate of the United
Stafos to tle issael What possible
object could be gained by equivoca'
ton? The apostles were selected as
witnesses for Cod and His restored
revelation. Here is tae greatest oppor
tun,ty Afforded ono OF Them. Will Il
be lost by tho church,"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
Duel Over preyfus Case

Paris. Dec 2S.-A duel with swords
was fought between Captain Levy, OF
the Fifth Regiment Of Engineers, and
Henry de Molroy, leading anti
semitic. Captain Levy was wounded
in the arm. The traditional results OF
French duels were not followed in thif
case. for the opponents remain un
reconciled. The duel was the outcome
OF an alteration over the Dreyiui
ease
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
Essex Democrats to RsOrssnizs

The Democrats OF Essex County will
hold district meetings on Saturday, jan
nary 23d. 1904. at II o'clock, Tor the
purpose OF eifecting a reorRanization.
Only white Democrats will be allowed 10
participate. Five members OF the County
Committee will be elected from each dis
trict. The places for holding meetings
are Occupacia district, W. y. Puts store'
Central district, Johnson's store; Rap
pshannock district. 0zesDa, Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
chlcano iad White ChrIstmas.

Chicago. Dec. ga severe snow
storm. followed by cold wave. Wis
tied Chicago yesterday. The sno"
commenced 10 fall at 9 O'Clock IN the
morning and continued until late IN
the afternoon. the entire fall being es-
timated by the weather office at three
and one.half inches. The storm al
first was unaccompanied by wind. but
late in the afternoon gale or 40 miles
An hour sprang up from the northwest
and the mercury fell rapidly Inc
thermometer stood at IS degrees above
during the greater part OF the day, and
last night II had fallen TO four DO
xrnes hAiow.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31

Bayonne. ~ J., Dec. 26.-Harry Ed
mund and John Haffman are under ar
rest here for burglary. As result OF
a talk with Edmund, Chief OF Police
Magner communicated by telephone
with Chief of Police Milliken, OF Gin
cinnatl, who asked that Edmund be
hello on a charge OF murder. He said
a Cincinnati detective would leave for
Bayonne with extradiiion papers ct
once.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
THE RAILROAD

S1o2 900 Applicable to the Line Be-
tween Washington, Va. and Gut
pepper.
Mr.. James II. Fletcher has invested
s. 900 in the stock ofthe Fredericksburg
4 Rappahannock Railway Company
This stock il convertible into fret mort
gage bonds of the +. a K X. K Co, a
the option of the subscriber, upon th'
completion OF the road. Additional IN
yestments in this stock have been mad
by citizens Of Rappahannoek, makinl
$lO6 900 for this county, inriuding tb'
eounty's subscription for the thirty on
miles called for by the survey from thi
place TO Culpepsr Blue Ridge Guide.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
Einhina Notes.

William S. Brusstar, formerly Of Balti.
more. but now Of Norfolk, is building q
dne fishing steamer In the latter city ioF
Hinton. Toulson q Co.. OF NOrthumber
land. This will be the first menhaden fist
hoat ever built In Virginia II
il stated that the y nth Carolina iactorJ
of the Atlantic Fisheries, Capt. J. +. Bus
sells. manager. will be moved North fol
another season on.-Virginia Citizen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
Narrow Escape

DR.. Jesse Ewell, cf Ruckersville, Greene
comfy. had narrow escape IRON deatf
on Saturday last while on his way. e.
Orange to attend ths medical meei ia2
His buggy WAS struck and demolished
at Kinzsr's crossing by a Southern las
senger train. The dortor saved hlmsell
by jumping ont OF the vehicle. Tn
horse was nnhurt Orange Observer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
will erinu smithson's Body Home.

Will Bring Smithson's BODY 1ome'
Genoa. Dec. 2S.-Dr Alexander era
ham Bell, inventor OF the telephone
has arrived here. He will convey tc
the Smithsonian Institution, at Wash
Ington. d. c., the remains OF james
smithson. founder of the institution
who died in Genoa in 1929
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
Murder over Christmas Presents.

Chicago, Dec. 26. - William kaun
mann. nephew of George Kaufmann
shot and fatally injured his cousin
Rosa Kaufman, and wounded MS
aunt. Mrs. Rega Kauffmann, IN tne
shoulder in a quarrel over Christmas
presents. Kaufman declared that MS
uncle had not given him proper
number of Christmas presents and at
tempted to shoot him. The women en-
deavored to act as peacemakers, and
Kaufman shot them both he mace
his escape and has not been arrested