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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06
ENORMOUS COST OF A
RAILWAY WRECK
New York Central Already Has Paid
$1,25O,OOO to Victims Of the Park
Avenue Tunnel Accident.

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y, Dec 5.-The
New York Central Railroad to-day settled
the claims OF the estate of Alfred M. Per-
rim, president of the Union Bank Compa-
ny of New York. and Ernest f. Walton, of
the brokerage firm Of Decoppet & Dore-
mus, of New York.
Mr.. Perrin and Mr.. Walton were killed
in the Park-avenue tunnel accident and the
Standard Trust Company, executor of the
Perrin estate and Edward j. Decoppet and
Robert f. Doremus executors of the Wal
ton estate, brought suits for damages
against the railroad company. A verdict
for $4,000 was awarded in the Perrin case
and Of $4,000 in the Walton suit. The APP
pellate Court sustained the verdicts.
To-day attorneys for the railroad and the
two estates met here and the damages
awarded were paid over. In the Walton
case, besides the amount Of damages, 50 900
was paid as interest. The tunnel accident
has so far cost the New York Central the
sum of s1.250.O0O. and several cases are
still pending.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06
An Age of Opportunities.

Never in the history of the country were
there better opportunities for young man
to make good start in railroad work.
Many old and good men are retiring and
making room for promotion of those already
advanced to high positions. Especially is
this true in railroad work. A young man
of fair education may start work as a sec
ton hand, a brakeman or a fireman, and
If he has real worth, will reach high place.
perhaps general manager or president of a
road, and every gritty youth who starts as
a clerk in freight office has a good chance
of reaching high official position If he
shows the right mettle in his makeup.
As years pass. the opportunities for rising
in the railroad ranks will improve. Nor
ais" said general manager, ARE now
cutting quite figure in the railroad world.
A number of roads have made 1t cause for
dismissal for any employe TO indulge In
uncouth language, to drink intoxicating
liquors or to dress In a slovenly manner
fl in passenger service; and with this a
Tightening OF the lines Is noticeable. which
means benefit for the roads and every en-
piOye."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06

George e. Archer, chief architect CT the
Erie Railroad, is dead at his home in
Nutley, ". j., of pneumonia.
The Central Freight Association has re-
duced rates on export grain and grain
products TO the basis OF 161s cents a hun
dred pounds from Chicago to New York.
The Central Freight Association roads
have decided TO refuse the application OF
the iron and steel men for a reduction of
freight rates on domertic shipments OF
steel rails The Central roads reached the
conclusion that the reduction made in ex-
port rates is all that the manufacturers
can reasonably demand.
The Southern classification committee of
which j. L. McGoyern is chairman. has ad-
journed after three days session at
Washington. out OF total of ninety nine
subjects discussed only three changes were
made which indicated an advance, one OF
these being on locomotives because of the
greatly increased weight of the locomotives
manufactured In recent years. The other
two advances were unimoortant.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06
DERING WAS POPULAR
RAILWAY OFFICIAL WHO WAS ES-
TEEMED BY HIS ASSOCIATES.
His Funeral Attended by Passenger
Agents of the Pennsylvania and
Other Railways.

Seldom has there been a death in railway
circles which caused more profound grief
than that of Henry Ray Dering in Chi
cago few days ago. Passenger officials
of all the roads terminating at Chicago
assembled at the headquarters of the Cen
trail Passenger Association and adopted
resolutions attesting the esteem in which
they held the deceased. whose remains were
inferred at Columbus. o., on Tuesday.
Commissioner Donald, of the Central
Traffic Lines, presided at the meeting and
spoke in the highest terms of Mr.. Dering
in his private and professional life. The
pallbearers were chosen from among those
most intimately associated with him in life.
consisting Of F. c. Donald. commissioner Of
the Central Association; w. w. Richard
son, recently appointed assistant general
passenger agent of the Pennsylvania lines;
w. B. Jerome, general Western passenger
agent for the New York Central: L. ID.
Heustis, general Western passenger agent
of the Lake Shore; Assistant General Pas
senger Agents C. L. Kimball, of the Penn
sylvania, and J. NJ. Chesbrough, of the
Vandalia. The Pennsylvania Company fur
nished a special train TO carry the funeral
party and numerous representatives from
Chicago to Columbus, the place of his
burial.
The funeral was attended by a most dis
tinguished party of passenger men, among
them being Il. A. Ford, general passenger
agent of the Pennsylvania; B. n. Austin.
general passenger agent of the Baltimore 81
Ohio Southwestern, and large number
Of assistant general passenger agents and
travelling passenger agents of the Pennsyl-
vania and other roads in Central Traffic
Association territory. The services at Chi
cago and at Columbus, where his remains
were laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery,
were of a very simple character, and very
appropriate when the traits OF the de-
ceased are considered. Few passenger men
were more highly esteemed than was Mr..
Dering. The press in many of the leading
cities paid handsome tributes to his men,
DRY, and expressions of sympathy with the
family were quite general, showing the
high esteem in which he was held by his
associates in RAILROAD circles. Not only his
railroad associates, but the public generally,
with which Mr.. Dering had been thrown in
contact, are profuse in their tributes to his
memory.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06
OVER 16.5 KNOTS AIN HOUR
SPEED OF CRUISER DIES MONIES
EXCEEDS REQUIREMENTS.
OmciaI Test of the New War Vessel
Over the Cape Ann Course-A
Commerce Protector.

BOSTON, Dec. Sin the official trial over
the Cape Ann course to-day the new cruiser
Des Moines exceeded the contract require
ment of 1915 knots an hour in speed, max
ing an average of 1858 knots an hour. 1t is
thought that the tidal correction will not
materially change these figures.
The conditions of the trial were favorable
The sea was moderately smooth and the
wind, which struck the warship abeam on
the north and almost ahead on the run
home, served to make good draft for the
boilers. The atmosphere was hay during
the greater part of the run so that the stake
boats could not be made out with any great
nicely.
The northerly run was covered in three
seconds over two hours, a speed of 1919
knots, or .01 knot under the contract.
1t was on the run back that the Des
Moines showed it's true worth. One by one
the number of revolutions of her engines
reached 191 a minute. The machinery
worked in fine form and speed of 1871 was
attained on the return. After passing the
two severe helm tests and turned wonder
fully well. After the anchors had been
tried out the Des Moines returned to Boston.
The ship was steady at all times.
One OF the happiest men on board the
craft was Capt. Alexander McCracken, the
officer who is to command the new cruiser.
Captain McCracken is an Iowan The Of
fetal government board which had charge
of the trial was headed by Capt Charles
Train.
The Des Moines is one of the group OF
six vessels designed for commerce pro-
tectors, with a light draught and large
coal capacity. She was built by the Fore
River Ship and Engine Company, and was
launched at Quincy in September, 1902 She
is two-masted, protected steel cruiser,
292 feet long on the water line, "A feet beam
and with a loaded displacement of $500
tons, drawing Is feet. She has two vertical
triple expansion engines of AGO horse
ment will consist of ten 5-inch breech rap
id-fire guns in the main battery and eight
6-pounders, two 1-pounders and four ma
chine guns in the second battery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06
Holiday Gifts
In Our China Department

DINNER SETS-112 pieces American
porcelain, beautiful decoration, geld
traced. latest design, @ az
1928 quality ......... ...........osSO
PJ.ATES-Haviland, German and
Austrian China, handsomely dc
GRATED. gold traced, latest importation,
up to 75c quality, 40
cnoice ......--..... ..................-.
CUPS AND SAUCERS-Haviland
German or Japanese China, beauti-
full spray decoration, up IN
to 75c quality, choice ...............OS
SALAD DISHES, SUGARS AID
CREAMERS, CAKE PLATES-Aus-
TRAN, German or Japanese China,
beautifully decorated, gold traced, up
to 69c quality, az
CuOlCc 49,. .ssss.s.s ..s..ss.s..s.ss..
WATER SETS-Bohemian blown glass
beautifully decorated, gold traced
pieces, $50 quail Inn
lty ..........s ......................
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06
Leather. Goods

CARRIAGE AND AUTOMOBILE
BAGS, walrus grain and the new
saffian feathers. with purse and card
case, black, red, blue. green, tan 10
and brown. Las qualities. ........... ~
AUTOMOBILE BAGS, WRIST BAGS.
COMBINATION POCKETBOOKS,
saffian, walrus and morocco feathers,
up TO LOO qualities. all colois, some
with purse and inside ss0
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06
messenger boy Had a Knife.

Because Charles Adams. 1909 Olive street.
and Willie :carrol. 12i Orange street. would
not let him get close enough to the fire
IN switch shanty under the viaduct yes
terday, an; unknown messenger boy pulled
a large knefs and cut both boys very pain
fully across the top OF the feet. The boys
wounds weie dressed at the City Dispensary
sof the messenger boy could not be found.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06

KID BODY DOLLs-Jointed. sleeping,
curly wigs, &c IN
quality -....-..........
KID BODY DOLLS-Bisque heads.
double jointed. sleeping, curly 40
BISQUE DOLLS-Patent jointed, sleep
ing. curly wigs, with socks and 80
slippers. 1.5o quality ................ ~
CHINA HEAD DOLLS ...............3
BISQUE DOLLS-Patent jointed, long
curly wigs. sleeping, socks 10 In 4 VS
and slippers, from ......... :" 1/o
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06
Advance Sale of
handkerchief for
the Holidays
Handkerchief for Ladies

HANDKERCHIEFS FOR LADIES, al
linen. odd shapes, with fine French
Valenciennes insertion and lace edges,
SIC qualities (half dozen D.
j. .......................... 49,
HANDKERCHIEFS FOR LADIES, all
linen centers, with Valenciennes lace
edges, odd shapes, up to 19c r0H
Quantles. .---.-......--.--..-..-- - -
HANDKERCHIEFS FOR LADIES, foe
cambria and all-linen. hemstitchcd,
with two rows drawn-worked ~
borders, l215c qualities g for 25).... AZ
Handkerchiefs for Children
Three in a fancy box, cambria. with
colored borders and colored Initials,
also all-linen, pure white. with IN
white initials, 25c box.........s......A ~
Handkerchiefs for Men
ALL-LINEN, hemstitched, with EN-
broidered initials. 15c quality 10I/
C for 7Oc)- .-.............-....-.... n
HANDKERCHIEFS FOR MEN, fine
white cambria. hemstitched. also with
satin woven borders, also some al
pure linen, up TO 15c qualities m
g for ...................-.....1 ~
HANDKERCHIEFS FOR MEN, fine
cambria, plain white and colored Dor
ders, up to SC qualities C for -
Z0c)..-..-.. ..-..-...............-. -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06
Holiday KeckWear
AT Special Prices

LADIES STOCK COLLARS. all-silk.
some washable, up 70 15c quail IN
LADIES STOCKS, all-silk taffeta. EIGHT
different patterns, all colors, also ew
red and navy combinations. up o.
to SIC qualities. ~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06
Foreigners Returning Home.

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-The steamships
Finland, Pretoria and Etruria, which sailed
for Europe to-day. carried 1,400 Storage
passengers, crowding to the limit the ca
pacity of these vessels for this class Of
traffic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06

CHALLIES-Da styles. light and
dark, with satin %
STRIPES ....................'.
ALBATROS-All-wo 81 inches wide,
pink, light blue, nile and 40
old rose soc quality ................O1
GRANITE CLOTHS-All wool, 80 inches
wide, all the popular shades, AZ
59c quality OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
ZIBELINES-Al wool. two-toned plaid
effects in green, brown and garnet,
A inches wide, 20
voc quality .........-...............
IVORY WHITE SICILIANS-i6 inches
wide, very bright and silky for waist
and entire suits, 40
BURLAPS-All wool, As inches wide in
a variety of colors, 40
LOO quality observation-disclosures. -
CREPE ARMURES-AIl wool, 45 inches
wide, very dressy, all colors, a.
loo quality Observation-Disclosures. ~
ZIBELINE NOVELTIES-50 inches
wide, all wool, very desirable for 40
coat suits, 1.50 qualities ..........O2
HIGH CLASS NOVELTIES-All wool
and silk and wool. the very latest eff
fects and colorings. 80 inches 4 o.
wide, up to 200 qualities. A'@o
CREPE DE PARIS-All wool, ~
inches wide, street and evening ~
shades. Loo quality ............... ~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06
Fancy Goods and
Arr Department

HEMSTITCHED SQUARES-2lx24 linen
with drawn work. plain or o.
stamped, soc quality .......--.......S 81
FEMSTITCHED SCARFS-1s154, plain
linen with drawn work, SOC an
quality ..-.....---- ..-...------.s.....-
DOILIES-1Sxls, all linen, stamped in
the newest designs, zoe -
quality -. ~
HAND EMBROIDERED PILLOWS
With ribbon ruffies, large assortment
OF designs, specially priced n o.
from 2.9S TO ................ s)C
CENTERPIECES-a0x2 very fine linen
with real Cluny lace and inser- O&
ton, 1.50 quality ...............O
BATTENBURG DOILIES-l5 10 IS inch
es. all over and linen centers, ~
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-17
The Pe-ru-na Almanac

The druggists have already been sun.
piled with Peruna almanacs There is
sure TO be "A great demand for these al
manacs on account Of the articles on
astrOlogy which they contain. The sub
iect of astrOlogy is very attractive one
10 most people. The articles on astrol-
oey in the Peruna almanac have been
furnished by very competent astrnlo.
gist, and the mental characteristics of
each sign is given, constituting almost n
complete horoscope. A list OF questions
aud answers on astrology sentfree upon
request. There will be a great rush for
these books. Ask your druggist for one
early before they are all gone.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-17
ON SUPREME COURT DOCKET
Franchise Provisions of New Consti
tuition Before Supreme Court.

Two cases Involving be franchise rights
OF the colored male adults of Virginia
under the new constitution have been
cocketed in the supreme Court of the
United States by Hon. J :. Wise The
eases originated in the u. 5 Circuit Cour,
Tor the Eastern district of Virginia. and
were adversely passed upon lat Noveu-
her, Chief Justice Fuller being on the
bench at that time
The tirst case was a proceeding in law
and the second in equity. but the court
refused tn entertain either of them, a.
ieging that it was without Jurisdiction.
as the cases were political, and the State
itself must necessarily be a party to the
proceeding
In his assignment of errors bringing
the eases To tue Supreme Court. MIR. Wise
attempts TO controvert these point. He
contends Tor the jurisdiction of the court
ana on the point a. to State interest
says: The subject of the prayer wa-not
10 compel the State to do anything, but
TO prohibit the officers of the State IRON
violating plain duty"
In concluding his statement. Mr.. Wise
says: Petitioners by counsel. in view OF
the Importance Of this ease, will. upon
its hearing, petition the honorable, the
supreme Court of the United States, for
leave TO discuss the subject freely, aud
viii ask that they be not strictly con.
hned to the specifications of error set
forth"
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-17
CAROLINE.
For the Good Roads Fund ENJOYABLE
entertainment Notes, Per-
SonaiS ttc
Bowling Green. Va Jan. /.

Bowling Green, Va Jan II. 1902.
lie Dramatic Clnb of this place gave
the play entitled Diamonds Hearts
at Billiards Hal! on tuesday night, and
never has there been anything to eOual
!t here IN the dramatic line. Each part
was well chosen. aud oil entered thor.
oughiy into the spirit Of the play. each
performer receiving repeated applause
The house was tiilei ard n nee sum was
realized for the Good Road Fund.
Mr.. James II Butter. travelling sales
man ot Baltimore, spent portion of this
week at the Lawn This is Uncle
'iecm- first visit 10 our town for some
llne and be was given acOrdial welcome
by his many friends.
iir. Thomas Cowherd. Of Clifton Forge.
- the guest OF his sister Mrs II l..
q 'arlrs
Mrs. John Barr. who has been spend
ing some time with the family Of Mr. W
= Barr, Left on Thursday for visit to
Richmond
Miss Richmond. Of North Carolina. is
the guest OF Mr. ! l. White and family
Mr George Voolfolk, of Boston. il
spending several DAYS at Mulberry
Place the home Of his grand mother.
Mrs. Lucy Voolfolk.
MIR Aubrey Valentine. who has heen
knoxville. Is expected here this week and
VII he tue guest Of Mr. and Mrs. +. C.
Valentine.
Mrs. James DeJarnette and little son.
of Penola. spent several days Of this week
with Nr Z. L. Collins and family.
Inc week of prayer services closed on
saturday night at Calvary church. Zach
service was largely attended AMI much
erioyed.
Miss Essie Dunn is expected ham this
week after "A delightful visit to relatives
in Richmond
Mics Sallic Bullard is the gnest Of her
brother. R-v. W. + Bullard. in West
Point.
Mrs. Eugenia Collins has returned to
her home here alter spending several
months in Alabama
Mr.. +. " Voolfolk has moved hisrail-
road camp from Milford to Ruther Glen
aud has commenced work on the road AT
that point
Mrs. W J Peyton and little daughter
have returned To their home in Richmond
alter visit 20 relatives here
Mrs Kate h. Howard. of Richmond. il
the guest OF DIR. H. l.. Qnarles and lamil,
AT the Academy
Nearly every one is taking advantage
oi this ice spell and filling their houses
with and > inch ice.
Mr.. J. c. White. of Richmond spent
Sunday with his parents here.
Mr. Webb Rains. wso has been for the
past several months in Clifton Forge
spent several days OF last week at his
nome here en- route to Richmoni where
he will resume studies at Smithdeal Bust
ness College.
The Misses Latane spent Sunday and
Monday at Mulberry Place"
Y n ..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-17
The Year Just Closed
WILL NEVER Be FORGOTTEN
BY THOSE TO WHOM
Paine'S CELERY
Compound
cove New Life QId H0[lIIeSS

The year just closed has been a mem
orable one for Paine's Celery Compound.
multitude Of men and women weaken
"a, nervous, rundown and suffering the
pains aud agonies of disease. have had
their burdens removed aud their feet
urmly planted on the solid rock OF
health.
Stirring political events OF the past
year, the colossal efforts OF trusts and
iaonopolies. the recent miners strike.
and other notable events will be quite
forgotten in few weeks or months
Not 50 with the strength after weakness.
tne new life after years of suffering, the
robust health alter wasting disease. the
permanent cure after the verdict OF ''in-
cnrable' pronounced by the physicians.
These glorious remembrances and bles
sings, and the happy assurance that
faine 5 Celery Compound "makes sick
people well, will be indelibly craven on
the mind as long as life lasts.
The victories of Paine's Celery Com.
pound over disease in the past year are
supported by thousands of Testimonial
letters from the best people OF the land
Medical journals have noted the blessed
work, and physicians have been com
PEELED 20 endorse the life-saving virtue.
oi earth's best medicine. IL matters
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he, give Paine's Celery Compound an
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-17
KING GEORGE.
Many Birds KiiIed-lmprovlro Wharf
Property-Othcr Notes
Personals, Etc.

King George Co, Va. Jan. II. 1903
IL IL estimated that during the season.
which has just closed. there have been
more birds killed in King George than
Tor some years past. Ia il to be hoped
that this will not influence the next
year game supply
Grip u very prevalent in this neiyhhor-
hood, aud nearly every member of the
families # Messrs Green and Staples IL
down with il.
NJ ssrs Wilkins and Harry TAYLOR
killed three fiue wild turkeys in their
woods a short time ago
Mr.. Henry Green has been in Freder-
ksburg for the past week He has been
employed in making repairs on the wharf
ot the Peoples Steamboat ComDanv
We are glad 10 hear of any improvements
which VIII tend TO make this company
0ont permanent feature in our river
traffic
Miss Mary Leigh, who has been visit
ing Miss Dora Hooe. at LAmderdale. has
returned to Richmond county. where she
is teaching school.
MIR. I. l. Hunter. who made n visit 10
Nsshington shortly after Christmas. has
returned.
Mr. Bladen T. Tayloe. who has been
visiting in Washington. has returned.
Miss Leila Gibbs. 81 this county. has
moved 20 Frederich sburg, where she has
been Offered position.
Mr. Lewis Rollins ia visiting friends il
Baltimore.
Mr. wilkins Taylor met with what
might have been a very serious accident
snort while ago. lie was cleaning the
straw out oi his ice house. when he slip
pei aud I'll, one Of the tines Of the pitch
iork passing entirely through the ie- by
part Of his arm. infiicting a very pninf1I
wound.
Mr.. +. c. ;. Hunter. who has been Wis.
ting bis relatives the Hunters at the
Court House, has returned To Washing
ton