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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12

Abraham called voice. scarcely audible.
The speaker lay on her humble cot. dying The
young VIE OF a pioneer backwoOdsman. she
sacrificing her life to It's forttude The pioneers
shack was without windows and It's doors stood
open 20 the sunlight which danced on the floor
OF trampled earth II contained a few stools
made Of roughly hewn boards. but no chairs.
few dishes. but no cupboard
Without. the restless wings OF the wOodblrds
ghHmereG as they huttered through the sun flooded
trees boy. almost destitute OF clothing who
had been watching them. answered his mothers
What is ftgr he asked in a troubled voice as
ne fastened to her side.
She drew him into the loving folds Of her feeble
arms, and said. IN voice weak ard ;remulous.
YET sun thrilling with mothers love and hope.
Il is to part with YOU, How beautiful it is out
G Doors 1t is beautiful wherever God IS and am
learned to love Him at the old camp meetings.
ara want you TO learn TO love Him. too.
Il have not had much to make me happy" she
continued stiH more slowly and with n heavy sigh.
far less than some folk have hadIbut my Voice
has never failed TO rise in praise whenever feel
Abraham ,s,T,I n Lincoln you have my heart am
hinder nobody. ana tbe world will he slad some
day that you were born This is a beautiful world
to the loving and believing. am grateful for
cause you have my heart
vav pioneer in 5Tsksn stood in the sq6n door,
fei on the floor. He had added a ripple Of laugh
ter to his words for he wanted TO cheer his wife
Sstil tnousn she was passing from him.
The woman silent. Thomas Lincoln aD-
preached his wtfe's deathbed. Then he repeated
MS words still more kindly. But he can't sing like
you. Nancy
ne heert sings IN many ways she replied very
leeoiy some hearts make other hearts sin :.
Abraham may not have my voice. but he has M
heart and he may make others sing I going
now"
Inc cool October wind rustled among the great
of the sea whipping and dinpiing under the
/ whispering wind. The woman turned her head
toward the split logs that formed Of the walls
| OF the cabin. Nervously her fingers twi;ched the
coyerlet; once she opened her eyes; she said
/ softly. oh, softly. MY Abraham Once she
tried to lift herself to see him; Once-she trembled
and then lay still
She's gone. AOr'an1e'
The father and made her coffin with their
/ own hands, and buried her under the Poor
/ little Abraham could say nothing He had been
used to hardships. but this seemed more than he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
Lrncofns Fir5f obankssfVfnS Proclamation
BY HEzEKIAH BUrrERwORTH.

could endure. somethinF seemed to ss sholisn ~.
him He tried 20 look into rs amer ae s,i "a
II ir the newly made grave .,-s, -.
II a rude grave when IL was finished put
since then the people OF Indiana have honorsd me
memory q its occupant m9nume.iSs Hn,s ~.
Eneel at its base with prayers OF Thanksgiving
But long before this. long before her mothsr5ood
less boy sat on the grass green mound and Dreamed
and listened IN memory to the songs she had sung
The battle Of Gettysburg had been fought ana
dent Of the Gnited states. issued a proclamation
to tne PeS F P wnSe s5@cs sIs tbSt on
this day He whose will not ours should svsrraoIss
with profoundest gratitude."
The heart Of his mother had inspired him once
Great crowds serenaded him at the White House.
SHOUTING mulutqdss swarmed over the green Slopes.
cannon OF victory shook the magnolia covered hills
IIIs face was dark vith sorrow and wrnkled with
care. Slowly il beamed win TIE light OF love and
speak The multitude ceased cheering.
ct sincerely thank God for the occasion Of this
None but he heard in the words the tones OF
nome of the angels II was the same tone that
had been heard often IN the shack cabin beneath
the flaming naples
one DAY. while seated in his private ONCE in
Sos j1 s,I5 The igvar Of his father ths
far stretching prairie the oaks the pines and ne
cot where his mother died. He could hear her dy-
ing words anew. In the long rene mbered tones OF
boyhoOd and youth that had come to him Ike the
echoes OF the rcverent minors OF anthem sent
heavenward: like soft. sweet notes % peace treu1-
bling through the throbs OF a mighty song OF tri-
umDh. increasing its grandeur BY contrast. they
came him with the soul compelling force OF a
mothers benedCtiOn
Then he saw nfe re saw the nstlo7,s ne IN
everywhere HIS mothers heart seemed to have
gone into the hearts OF the people. and the notes
were notes OF praise.
He must issue a Thanksgivi2s proclamation. Z
was imperative. for the had already ushered
IN the dawn Of emancipation. II was issued on
October 8 in CfpttyShurEs memorable year lust
about the anniversary Of his mothers death Il
gave new life the old American custom that has
set aside the last Thursday in November as res
pite in toll for nations gratitude TO be ex-
pressed
His mothers heart beat in unison with his when
he wrote that proclamation. and his heart was the
heart Of the people-(SUccess.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
TIMELY AID.

Owing 70 the continued III health % the fran
little ceutiey.crnan who is trying to support her
self and child. - found necessary TO con-
tribute something more than had been sent as
special lffts for her. The weather has been 80
trying 10 one IN her delicate health that extra sun
shine was more than needed. and will continue 70
be until the days are warmer. The following let
ter was received from her yesterday:
do not know what to say in acknowledgment
Of YOUR most generous bestowal Of sunshine There
are times when the heart Is too full fo- speech
do not know. either. why I have been led into
these dark and difficult ways, unless II be that
NAV learn how tender loving. helpful hearts
there still are in the world / will say anEly
that dare not think OF what We should have had
10 face my child and I. before now, but for the
Timely aid Of the Sunshine Society. for, IL has
turned out there could have been nothing but
utter darkness and despair everywhere In these
terribly cold days. when NAM nre in extremity
and when even here u Is difficult 10 keep warm,
am more than ever conscious OF the great loving
over Soul who cares for US when We are no longer
bic 10 care for ourselves: for indeed. have re-
~efve4 many Manifestations OF the divine goodness
iu these days OF need through your kindly agency
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
THE DAY AND THE DEED.

abraham Lincoln. Born February y. 1920
Nature they say. doth dote-
And cannot make "a man.
Save some wCrnOut plan.
Repeating US by rOJc:
For him her Old World moulds aside she threw
And. choosing sweet clay from the breast
OF the unexhaUstcd Wcs-,
With sJuN IntGuted shaped a hero new,
Wise. steadfast in the strength Of God. and true
How beautiful 80
Once more q shepherd Of mankind. indeed.
Who loved his charge. but never loved 10 lead'
one whose meek fOrk the people joyed TO be,
Not lUrcd b. any cheat OF birth.
But by his clear grained human worth
And brave old wisdom Of sincerity!
They knew that outward grace Is DUST
They could not choose but trust
IL that sUrefOOtCd minds unfateTtng skill
And supple tempered VIII
That bent like perfect steel. to spring again and
thrust
His was no lonely mountain peak Of mind.
Thrusting thin air Ger cloudy bars.
a mark now. lost I'm vapor'S blind
Broad prairie rather. genial level lined
Fruitful and friendly for all human kind,
Yet also nigh To heaven and loved OF oftiest stars
-(IsOwelTs Tribute 10 Lincoln.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
EASTER GREETINGS FOR JAPAN

The president IS DESTROYS OF having the Seamen's
Mission at NaEasaki generously remembered this
year with Easter greetings. Owing 10 the war
there will be more varships than usual especially
those OF our own navy. At this japanese port and
IL will be a delightful ruy 81 nshine for our
sailors to receive greeting from the homeland
No matter n they VIII never know the donors, the
ro-eooal Eft will show a warm interest on the
part Of somebody AS 81 will take a month for
me mail 10 reach this distant T s. s branch VIII
those who respond please send their greetings on
time7 Address Mrs. @. g Thomberry, Seamen' 5
Home N7rasaki. japan. The splendid work done
bv Mrs Thomberry for the soldiers while In charge
~ the T & s work in tho Philippines is con
tirued in the same loving spirit for the sailors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
80 rMANu.EL slsTERHooD.

The board OF trustees Of Emanu-El sisterhooo
h.ld a speciai meeting yesterday afternoon at the
h,,,se Of Mrs Daniel Guggenheim, NO. L west
ty-fourth-st.. to pass resolutions % sSp ,,
= - soa,b ~ tbe late Simon Borg the president
~ The Home for Aged and Infirm Hebrews whose Wnose
widow is first yice-presdent OF ro-erf Ar
80 About women were present, A.
ho-,ents were also made attend In body the
,nneraI which will take place on SUNDAY iioi4-I4e
r~ev,nla F-rnauu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12

MIS- August Zlnsser: candy table. Mrs Henry
Bischon and Mrs: Charles S. Homer; print and
autograph table Mrs. William z. benjamin. Mrs
John Ames Mitchell ard Mrs. Melbert B. Cary
noweT and plant table. Mrs. Eustace Conway, Mrs
Gilman Il Tucker Mrs Samuel Untermyer and
Mrs. John s. White tearoom Mrs. John f. Roberts;
rose garden, Mrs A H Cilley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
My He LOVED HER.

..>,,-rv met. cried John Smith TO Pooahontas.
"Alayf' sighed the beauteous princess. can
not But tell me why you love me Is II Oe0~U''
saved your lifeZ -, .,
.enyo, exactly. That will be a busted leseno IN
Later years but I should like to have the Teno~n
OF marrying the hrst American "Oiii" ~
onnosed TO cubs''-tJudge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
VALENTINES

Miss Helen Weston. Of Staten Island. never for
gets the young folks and their pleasure IN being
remembered on special days Two dozen pretty
valentines were received from her yesterday
g., s+,r,Ded envelopes and these were at once ad-
Sr.ssed 10 children in different States A package
~ dfteen valentines came from the boys OF MISS
g,--oss's sunday school class in the PRESBYTERIAN
5Sb,9cb at Morrisville Penn This contrl2uuon
entitIes these boys TO membership IN TIE l. D ..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
AIuMNa SOCIETIES TO MEET.

The Associate AlumnR Of Vassar College win
hold their annual meeting and luncheon at Del
rnonfco's tomorrow. Announcement VIII be made
% the results OF the taIlotiug for alumnse trus
tee The three candidates are Mrs Fabian Frank
In OF Baltimore: Miss Caroline b. Weeks. register
OF Pratt Institute and Mrs. Arthur T. Hadley.
wife OF President Hadley OF Yale University The
nrsncipal speakers at the luncheon are TalcOtt
Williams and President Taylor. Unusual interest
IS manifested BY the alUmnD this year in the ef-
fortH 10 raise 500 900 for general endowment John
d Rockefeller having offered 70 duplicate all sums
UP to that amount that are given before commence
ment in June.
The Mount Holyoke Aiumne Association OF New
York will hold at the Fifth Avenus Hotel
tomorrow from 80 until 5 o'clock The guests OF
the afternoon win be Mr.. and Mrs Edwin Mark
ham Mr. Markham viii read his poenA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
INFANTS CLOTHING.

There are two appeals for infants clothing. ore
In Manhattan and at Staten Island In both
cases the need is urgent and immediate Both fam
lies are worthy industrious people. but with small
- thar. ,s nothing 70 spare for the extra
pense incurred BY the little strangers The contri-
buttons will be received az the once end any sec
80 hand articles will be helpful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
FOUNDER or woMANs TEMPLE HURT.

Chicago. Feb u.-9Irs. Matilda B. Carse. founder
OF the Woman's Temple. and one OF the leaders OF
the National WOmans Christian Temperance
Union. suffered fail on an icy pavement. which
resulted IN broken hip. The outcome OF the IN
jury is uncertain Mrs Carses sons are IN New
York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12

NO. A6o5-BOl'S BLOUSE kNIJA---... - aDn-o-
ERBoCKER SUIT. NOO-s AZ
pirate The quantity OF material required LOT I.e
medium size Is years) is three-eighths yards u
inches wide. two and one-half yards - ihcies
wide or two ard one-eighth yards 81 lnches We. w
The pattern. No. ass. IS cut IN Sizes LOT OOSS u
s and 10 years Of age -, - -,.t,.
The pattern will be sent 70 any ADDRESS 9,l
Address Pattern Department. New-Aork la-t.
II IN a hurry for pattern. send an extra "o-c7--ss
stamp. and will mail BY letter postage IN seS4eo
envelope.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
p,pTuDAY LETTER PARTY.

Miss G A. Barger OF DoswoOd Ala. will have
her lonely life frightened on March II some OF the
r c members will kindly remember that the
dsts is the birthday OF this invalid member Her
life is destitute Of many things that make existence
pleasant and comfortable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
A DESPERATE CASE.

From Life.
First 2Gan-Tes. I'll do any work at al thars
honorable"
second N1an-Gracious. Have you got 50 low
that2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
GOOD CHEER

Have you had a kindness shoEnf
Pass Il on.
Twas not given fo- you alons--
Pass q or
Let Il travel down the years.
Let Il wipe aEother's tears.
I'll! IN heaven the deed sppears-
Pass Il on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12

the pace "a tAN
1t allows perfect
freedom for the
active limbs and
IS becoming ana
tasteful at the
same time that
II is ideally
com fort able.
This on o ! S
made Of blue
serge and IS as
serviceable as II
is attractive,
but there are a
variety OF ma
teriais fr o m
which 70 choose
WIN the COM
ing of warm
weather wash
able fabrics viii
Re in vogue and
for the cooler
days AL tn e
light W ei & = {
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
MONEY RECEIVED.

Mr. ard Mrs William 8. Lyon have contributed
s. for the coal fund; "A Friend 81 Mrs Hettie
s Browne 80 cents for badges. and Miss Burgess.
10 cents for postage.
VI. J.. O.. westheld y. J.; Your contribution sent
the fret Of the month not received. VIII you
please communicate with the Office and give fun
namee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
NATURAL RESENTMENT.

From The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
She-HOw much do you honestly love ms2
He-Do you mean 70 insiruate that I q -
honest in money matters?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A Tissue Paper Pattern Of Boys Blouse
Knickerbocker Suit, No. 4,655, for 10 Cents.

No costume yet devised takes
blouse suit for the growing boy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-03
HEAD-ON COLLISION.
Two Men Hurt Searching Par
ties Out for Missing Boy.

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.)
DURHAM. N. c., December "a ter
rifle hcad-on collision occurred on the
Southern road between tho coal chute and
East Durham last night at 9:3s O'Clock,
the wrcckage being piled high. Two men
are hurt, one seriously,
Tho injured. Jack Price, night yard con-
ductor, on the Southern road, was scaldctl
about the feet and legs; Tom Trollingcr,
colorcd fireman, on yard crew. had his
leg badly broken IN several places.
The collision was between n through
freight and the oxford ana Clarksville
passenger train. which WINS being taken
to the y To turn around,
Herbert, the ninc-year-old son or Mr.
and Mrs, Null Edwards. living on Elliott
Street is lost.
Late yesterday afternoon the boy went
into the woods near his home for the pur-
pose of getting mistletoe. II was feared
by his parents that in his cffor, TO get
mistlctoe he climbed tree ana had fail
en- and been killed or severely wounded,
Tho mother WAS almost frantic md mo
father had almost given up hope, when
he was found to-day at 1890 clock about
-four miles from Durham. lie spent last
night IN the woods, wandering aroma
trying 10 find the way home. Ilo was
picked UP by n farmer unconscious and
brought 10 bis parents. The First sap
tist Church bell announced that lie had
been found.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-03
PROCEEDINGS DROPPED.
Assets in the Hands Of Receiver
Ce1ected nv the Creditors.
Especial to rho Tlmes-D ispatch)

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch)
d NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Dec. 1.-THE
criminal proceedings against Simon Mach
man, bankrupt, charged with moving
goods from his clothing store with intent
to defraud creditors in this city and Nor
folk, were dropped to-day. Tho case was
called before United States Commission
err a. C, Garrett this morning and A. c.
Pcaclly, counsel for the creditors, asked
that the charge be dismissed.
This afternoon Refcrec-in- Bankruptcy
John Is. Locke presided over q meeting
of Nachman's creditors. Practically
nothing was accomplished The assets
OF the bankrupt are in the hands Of u re-
celvcr, selected by the creditors.
Nachman has conducted large cloth
ing business here for years. Several
weeks ago lie filed Il petition In bankruptcy
and. it was alleged, moved large lot
of valuable goods to Norfolk and put
them in storage, Is said that the boxes
containing the merchandise were marked
fresh meat"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-03
laps Avoid Engagement.

(Ry Associated Press)
Y TOXIC, December THE following
was given out at the imperial headquar-
5tcrs this afternoon:
I. The commander OF the Japanese force
at HsienchuaIs reports that on Noyen-
Der 18th. detachment Of our forces at
tackled the enemy's position ut
Suchialoutzu and dislodged him. but dis
covering large column or The enemy
advancing from the rear our force stopped
and occupied Machiacheng and its vlcni-
ties In the afternoon Of November 2Ith,
some artillery appeared In the direction
OF "Siantzatzu and Wanliu River, and
III The afternoon the enemy WAS gradually
reinforced from the rear TO three or
-four battalions OF infantry and eight
gums. Our detachment avoided an en-
gagemcnt. rejo!ning our main position.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-03
WATKINS AND HUNDLEY
Former County Judge Will Or.
pose Circuit Judge for Place.

l1OH'S - - j =
At the next session of tho General AS
senrbly, a little more than Il year hence,
six circuit Judges arc to be elected for
full terms. The names Of tho Judges
whose terms will expire and their cir
cults are as follows: g,,5g,.. MA
First Circuit, Judge ". NJ Tortlock,
counties OF Norfolk and Princess Anne
and city Of Portsmouth. d .
Fifth Circuit, Judge George j. Hundley,
counties OF Prince Edward Cumberland,
Buckingham AppomattoX and Charlotte.
Ninth Circuit, Judge Daniel A.. Grlms-
ley, counties OF Rnppahannock, Culpeper,
Madison. Greene, Orange and Louisa.
Thirteenth Circuit, Judge G. Taylor
Garnett, counties Of Mathews, Gloucester,
King and Queen, King William and Mid
d!cScX.
Seventeenth Circuit, Judge Thomas w.
& Harrison, counties of Frederick, Clarke,
Warren, Shenandoah and Page.
lwenty-first Circuit, ts.Judge re, Jack
son. counties aof Pulaski, Carroll. sWythc
and Grayson. IN i!5 lsttis AZ, nj Il
Is not unlikely .that; several of these
judges may hAye opposition and already
in opponent for one Of tho. seats on tho
circuit bench has been announced. Hon.
Asa ID. Watkins, former county Judge OF
Prince Edward, and now Commemorative
Attorney. member OF tho State Commit
tee ana widely known rs d former mem
her Of both Senate and House, has am
/ nounced that he will be a candidate for
The judgcsllip OF the Fifth Circuit against
Judge IJundley. This announcement was
made d day or two ago 1T Cumberland
Courthouse. @ rH
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-03
a NOTABLE MEETING.
Looking Forward to Address Of
Hon. w. w. Stetson NJ onday.

s 80 ;, -
Hon. WV. Stetson.S Superintendent4or
Public Instruction for the State of Maine,
WIN address the Richmond Educational
Association in tile Young Mems Chris
tlan Association Hail. Monday evening,
next at $3.50 o'clock.
Tho subject OF his address will be .NIhc
Citizens Duty to the School. MI. stet-
son Is on route to Norfolk to ttend the
great educational conference which con
yeles III that city TUESDAY, December
9th. u,
MI. Stctson Is a powerful speaker. His
addresses abound i'll quaint humor ana
sturdy common sense. lilo will donb tless
be greeted by a large audience as In al :
,lition to the members of the Richmond
Educational Association, the faculties OF
richmond College, Mechanic les institute.
Womnn's College. together nth the mem
hers Of tho Womnn's Club have been IN
yitcd. q, !.
Tho Governor is expected to preside
ana the following prominent citizens nav
been Invited to occupy seats upon tho
stage: Mayor Mccarthy. the members
of the Board Of Aldermen. Of the Common
Council, OF the City School Board and the
State Department Of lnstrue.loll'.4 y !.
ney- General William A.. anderson 20, MI.
William IT, FOX, Mr. Julian T, THOMAS,
MI, A. H. Hill, Mr.. w. q. CrenshaW, MT.
James r. Gordon, Dr. s. y. Milche
Judge George u, Christian Mr.. w. ;.
Copeland, Captain Thomas Eliett, Ma1or
Sol, Cutchns, Mr.. Henry s. 1iut2ler, NJ ~ !.
James S. Gordon, Mr.. - ~ valentine
and others s57t N {tls&
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-03
! BUT ONE CASE:
Case OF Alleged Slanlsdcr5 G -;e'17tEll
cred by Federal Court

,rho only case argued IN tho United
states Circuit Court OF Appeals ye s.,.
day was that OF the international Text x,
Book Company, plaintiff ~ .erfo ~, vs',,iL ,o
b, Heart, defendant IN error; from ne
Circuit Court at raleigh. n. CT; This IS
m action for slador. in which lhe pam . lnn
I'he case is now before the court .on az,
court I to reverse the Judgment OF the
tilal court, The case was argued by John
", 1Insdale, Of Raleigh. and David 9.
Harrington, OF Scranton, Pa, fol'5sthe
plaintiff IN error, and by ~, 81 y, liarrls,
OF Raleigh for The defendant ~ error,
and Submitted. & . X.
There will DO no argument IN court TO-
day, the judges merely sitting Tor con
ference and the subdivision or the WORK
of preparing opinions in the cases argued,
The court will sit until about pecember
15tA,, but will hand down no further oplll-
ions at this town. e a -I
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-03
THREE OF TRAIN CREW .
WERE KILLED in WRECK
Body Of Fireman Burned to
Crisp in His En-
CINE.
.d3v Associated Press

5.is. COLUMBUS, IND, Dec. 2.-Whlle run
ming fifty miles an hour, north-bound pas
senger train No. q. on the pennsylvania
Railroad, to-night}ran into construction
train about two miles north OF this city,
Instantly killing three trainmen. fatally
@injuring at least one other. and inflict-
ing slight INJURIES upon 8 score Of pas
senge,t.. The dead ~
SAMUEL Gro flersonyile, 3passssteen en- y
ger engineer. a 4. Ii. .3..,i. p.
s HERMAN G. JONES, Columbus, brake
man.
man..
The passenger coaches DID not le el
the track and none OF the passengers l" We
badly Injured. Fireman Achcnbachs body
was burned to n crisp in his engine be-
fore the rescuers could reach him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-03
JUMPED IN RIVER
TO ESCAPE FIRE
JOHN X. Hoover Leaps From
Deck Of Tug Witt, Cloth
ing Ablaze. y
EXPLOSION IN ENGINE ROOM
Skin Hung From the Mans Fin
ger Tips Like all Inverted
Glove.

Especial to The Times.Dlspetch.)

Special to The Times Dlspstch.)
NORFOLK, VA, December c--,Johl, r.
r,oovcr' sec ,,d engineer ana oscar Ol-
~. -, l.',...s,.. ,.,.a.s, i. az.
sen, oller Wero ssf'ousiN p ~ 'eu ~
explosion of a can of oil IN the ilrc-rooni
OF the tug Il. j., Codd, Captain s. II, Tos-
+or ,v,,,,, a. 40 ,,,h,,rc ~ tho s,Dpfart
~, IL. y i ! !, 81
" company !. y
this afternoon. with his Clothing hblazo
and the skin scorclred IRON. his body from
,,o,,, - to,t II ,fa,,,s, .,s.,i,,c, frnn, ,he
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-03

S. uAkMAN'S SON,
Maln.street Stores, 1890. 1922 East Main
Street; Marshall Street Store, sos E.
Marshall Street.
Phones at our Two Stores.