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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-24

ESSEX.
Damage by Sterm-Personais- Other
Notes,

Notes,
DunnsYllle. Va, Sept, 10, 1904.
This section was visited by terrific
storm Wednesday evening. AT first the
wind came from the east, blowing gale
and accompanied by "dOwn.pour, "
Later II worked gradually around to-
wards the west, reaching its greatest
velocity when north Of west, The corn
was laid fiat, making il impossible to
pull the torn and tangled fodder Trees
were blown down, poultry blown from
their roosting places and some OF them
killed, and the roads aud paths lined
with broken limbs and torn shrubbery.
40 death casualties in this section have
reached us, but the storm must have
been ewiul on the bay. The telephone
wires were Ohstructed Mr.. Thomas l..
Waring left Bowlers Wharf just before
the storm began His experience up the
river to Lowery's Point, in small sail
boat. was something terrible. Mr. Dab.
ney Waring, who w8s also in q small
boat and bound for the me point, had
a stormy run too, one he will ever re-
member It wss feared that he was lost,
but we have since learned that while his
boat was crushed against a wharf, Dab
ney il safe and at home. The MiddleseI
of the Weems Line, stood the storm
bravely, and reached Wares but little
behind her usual time.
Mr. Lit Turner, Of LoUdoun county,
paid us a Welt this week. Mr.. Turner is
greatly interested 10 the Page woven
wire company. and says be will make an
exhibit at the Fredericksburg Fair the
9th inst and demonstrate the superior
ty OF his fence II Mr. Turner'S fence il
6s good az he il entertaining, all the pigs
and goats will stay JUST where you put
them when Mr.. Turner's wire is around
them.
IL h8s just reached us that the Schooner
-Four Brothers was driven from her
mooriDgs at BohAnnAn's Wharf in Pts
getaway creek, during the storm Wed.
nesday night. and dragged all OF her
anchors a distance Of 300 yards, landing
her among the fish traps in the Mil
creek. This illustrates the strength OF
the wind even in very sheltered portion
of the creek
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-24

cures simply hy using and recommends
ing FcTuna.
Mrs. Esther NJ. MiIncr, DcGFan, ohio,
writes:
IL was .errihl- sufferer from female
weakness and had the headache conln-
u0usly. was not able To do my house,
work for myself and husband. wsote
you and described my condition rs near
as possible. You recommended Pcruua.
took four bottles and was completely
cured. / think Peruna 4 wonderful
medicine" Mrs. Esther II. Miner.
Congressman Thad. NJ. Mahon. OF
Chumbcrsburg. Pa, writes;
"Ifake pleasure in commencing
your PerUna as a substantial tonic
and a good Catarrh remedy. "---
T. 81. NdhOn.
II you do not receive prompt and salts
factory rcsulis from the use of Peruns,
write at once 10 Or. Hartman, giving 4
full statement Of your case and he will
be pleased TO give you his valuable ad-
! vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-24
For Over Sixty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over sixty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
alIays all pains, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
IL will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by Druggists ia
every part OF the world. Twenty.
five cents bottle. Be sure and ask
for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-24
General Convention, Protestant
Episcopal Church.

Boston, Mass, October j-28. 1904
Low round trip rates via r. F. & P. R.
R., and connections. One fare plus soc.
for the round trip Tickets to be sold
October 2nd and 3rd, good returning
not earlier than October 10Th nor later
than October 31st. Stop-overs within
limit allowed on return trip at Philadel
phia, Baltimore and Washington by de-
posit OF tickets with depot ticket agents
Apply TO agents, Il. F, & P. r. R.
W. z. Taylor,
s21-o1 Traffic Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-24
FOUND HIS WIFE REMARKED
Husband Returns Aft9r q Disappear
anee eF Seven Years

anee eF Seven Years
After an absence OF seven years, Geo
II. Decker returned to Suffolk 70 claim
his wife, whom he found to be the bride
OF Geo. M Smith Fearing to enter the
Smith home and make formal demand
for his wife, Decker went 10 neighbOrE
aud sent for her. Mrs Smith indignant
" refused 90 accompany Decker. Sheex
pressed herself as aupremely happy with
her new husband, and upbraided Decker
for his desertiOn Of herself more than
seven years, since when she had heard
no word of his whereabouts and had
long since mourned him as dead
A few weeks ago Mrs. Decker was mar.
ried TO Mr. Smith. She is about thirty
years old and has one son about eight
years old.
Failing to win back bis vile, Decker
delared be would take the boy. but being
frustrated in this he threatened TO make
trouble in the courts. The truAnt hus
band has not given an account OF bis
doiDgs and whereabouts since bis de
parture. Mrs Smith likely will yet a
divorce from Decker and marry Smith.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-24
HEAVY DAMAGE BY STORM
Terrasin Breeders Loss on Eastern
Shore Viii be SO, 900.

The lOss by storm to those liviog on
the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries is
great. The heaviest loser seems 20 be
Frank G. Lewis, OF Hunting Greek whose
large terrapin ponds were destroyed
Lewis conducts one of the largest breed
ing establishments Of diamond. back fer
rapins in the United States Nearly | 800
terrapin were drowned, and Mr. Lewis
total loss will be nearly 10000
1t il remarkable what things these
dsys do dub themselves religions
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-24
EXCURSION TO
WASHINGTON
Via R., F. & p. r. r.,
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1904.

Train leaves Broad and Hancock
Streets, Richmond, Tuesday morn
ing at 0 a. IN. Returning, leaves
Ninth and Maryland Ave, Washing.
ton Wednesday, 9Sth, 6 p. IN. sharp,
Round trip fare; Richmond 10 Fred
e1icksburg, $125; Ashland to Wash
ington, 81 on; Milford 70 Washington,
81 fredericksburg to Washington.
$1.25 Special coaches for colored
people. Plenty of cars and no
crowding. We 90, rain or shine. Re
freshments sold on the train. Train
stops at all regular stations between
Richmond and QuantieO and at Alex
andria. This excursion will be run
under the management of j. Nj.
THOMPSON e. CO, The Old Relia.
BILE Excursion Managers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-24

Senator Depew crept up on crowd o.
200 persons In New York State and made
them a speech before they could escape
Baltimore Sun.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-24

According to the Democratic campaign
textbook each American family pays
$9l annually 90 the trusts through the
DiDgley tariff.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-24

No matter what married man buys
down town, his wife always knows of a
place where she could have bought II
cheaper.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-24

Even a wise man relishes the silly prst
tie OF pretty woman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-24

John Alexander Dowie, it is reported
will soon claim the power to forgive
ain
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-24

Nine.tenths OF a mans thoughts are
practically useless.
The man who Is near the bottom OF the
ladder hasn Z far 20 iall.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-24
ALWAYS READY
Lawns.

Beautiful floral designs of sheer
fine lawns and batistts reduced TO one
nickel yard. Neat figure fine bat
istes. 30 inches wide. reduced to SIC.
Fine sheer Swiss muslin. with black
embroidery stripe, reduced to l2!c a
yard.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-24
Towels.

Wise women buy towels when they
don't need them to keep up the sup
ply, specially when offered cheap.
Big cotton huck towels, iOc; big linen
huck towels.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-24
Wash Goods.

Strong striped madras, good wash
colors for children's school dresses, at
&c and &c a yard. Very fine fast color
Palmer madras in clear, pretty de
signs, reduced to SIC. Cool, sheer silk
mercerized zephyr cloth in stripes, re-
dnced m ne
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-24
Aprons.

A big Lancaster gingham apron,
with big pocket and big strings.a big
value at csc. Large white cambrlc
aprons at CSC Fancy white muslin
anr0ns az ohH
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-24
Vests.

A certain article of need that we are
offering at little prices. Full bleach
fine thread vests, sc; fine Swiss ribbed
vests at 10c, or for 2Jc; fine thread
vests, shape retaining, 12tc; extra
large size Lisle thread at 25c.
The Globe-republican., 1904-03-31
$500 For Letters About the South
west.

$500 For Letters About the South
west.
The Rock Island system offers twenty
prizes, Of the aggregate value Of $500,
for letters relative to the territory along
lts lines In Arkansas. Kansas Indian Terri.
tory, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico.
Letters should deal with the writer's ex-
periences since he settled In the South
west, He should tell how much money
be had when he arrived, what be did
when he first came, what measure Of
success has since rewarded bis efforts and
what he thinks Of that portion Of the
country In which be Is located. Letters
not be less than 300 nor more than 1900
words In length, and will be used for The
purpose Of advertising the Southwest
Letters are desired not only from farm
ers and farmers wives but also from
merchants, school.teachers. clergymen
from everyone, In brief, who has story
to tell and who knows how to tell 1t.
For circular giving details, write JOHN
SEBASTIAN, Passenger Traffic Manager
Rock Island System, Chicago, I'LL
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@ a. Cd E % Es r. "A.
Bears the nThe Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature % NMAzzu
FAIRvIEW NEWS.

The school term at pleasant Hill Dist.
81, closed on the 26th inst, Harry L.
Uern teacher. A splendid dinner was
served by the ladies of the district and
vicinity, About one hundred partOok of
the feast. After dinner the teacher called
the assembly to order. Music by the
yonng peoples chorus was highly en-
joyed. Several interesting recitations
were given and appreciated. Mr.. Dern
has taught two terms here and we express
with pleasure the sincere friendship of SO
worthy young man and teacher. The
night following the closing Of the schools
was an entertainment which completed
the pleasant spelling and arithmetic con.
test conducted during the term Of school.
After an animated spelling match Glenn
Davis stood best speller. In the contest
In arithmetic Mr.. Davis and Mr.. Dern
went for crayons on blackboard for the
championship in quick work. The con-
testants wentto work in earnest and after
some very exciting and rapid cypherlng,
Mr.. Dern scored two points in three and
was declared winner. We are willing to
challenge rapldity and correct calculation
with any expert IN Dodge City and take
children ranging from 5 TO ID years old,
Not only incur school but those In Mic
Mayrath's district are worthy Of as high
praise.
Mrs. Myrtle White, Miss Ora White
and Clarence Mackey Of Gray county at
tended the closing Of our school.
Charles Maxfeld Of M6ntezuma visited
his chum Harry Dern and Mr.. Samuel
Burrell's family.
The Globe-republican., 1904-03-31
More Riots.

Disturbances Of strikers are not nearly
as grave as an individual disorder of the
system. Overwork, loss Of sleep, ner-
vous tension will be followed by utter
collapse, unless reliable remedy Is i'm
mediately employed, There's nothing
so efficient to cure disorders Of the Liver
or Kidneys as Electric Btters. It's a
wonderful tonic, and effective nervine
and the greatest all around medicine fol
run down systems, it dispels Nervous
ness, Rheumatism and Neuralgia and ex-
pels Malaria germs. Ouly SOC and salts
faction guaranteed by Bath Y Balm
bridge Druggists.
The Globe-republican., 1904-03-31
A Farm For You,

Are you satisfied at home? Or do you
wish to better yourself? You should In
yestigate what the San Joaquin Valley Of
California has to offer hustes. In that
great valley is grown nine. tenths of the
U.s S raisin crop aud millions Of gallons
of wine are made yearly, You can profit
ably raise almost everything there, Good
farms at cheap prices. Low-rate colonisl
excursions In March and April on the
Santa Fe. Write for pamphlets to FREr
GARDNER, Dodge City.
The Globe-republican., 1904-03-31

Last Saturday was Horace PettGohn''
birthday. To help celebrate the occa-
sion be invited these friends to eat din
ner with him and spend the evening
Arthur Scates, Warren Crhmblne, Ches-
ter and Carl Jacoby, Hazel and Rebs
Millikan and Juliet Peltijohn.
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Working Overtime.

Eight hour laws are ignored by those
lreIess little workers-Dr. Kings New
Life Pills, Millions are always at work,
night and day, curing Indigestion, Bill.
iousnesS, Constipation, Sick Headache
and all Stomach, Liver and Bowel troub'
les. Easy, pleasant, safe, sure cxly Zoe
at Rath & Bainbrdge drug sloli
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What Time Proves,

This thing Of being sick and looking
for cure is mighty serious business,
People are not given to Joking even at
the first symtom of the appfOach Of the
Grim Destroyer. They do not want 10
be the subjects of experiment, but want
medicine that has had the test of years
bphiud it, a medicine that has been
mado and used for 20 years gives assur-
3noe Of Ia worth, and can be taken with
II faith lhatthey have the very best cure
the world affoiis all this can be- said
abou. Dr., Gums Improved Liver Pills
as a remedy for sick headache, dyspep-
sla and indigestion, ii begins right at
the source Of the trouble and removes
the callse. Sold by all druggists for 25c
per box. One pill for dose. For sale
by Rath & Bainbridge.
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Mrs, Duncan was in Newton several
days last week visiting friends.
For Sale.

Meat market and grocery store, l3
miles south Of Wichita in the edge Of
corn and fruit belt along Arkansas river,
Good trade and fine location. Would
take some trade on stock and building.
Address HORACE JONES, Derby, Kas. n
The Globe-republican., 1904-03-31

Guy Castan'on, Of the Rath drug store
has been employed by the York.Key
store where be will have charge Of thu
gents furnishing department.
The Globe-republican., 1904-03-31

The Combs murder case at Liberal In
which Sutton Il Scates we're attorneys for
the defense was dismissed lust week and
Is, no doubt, ended.
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BUCKLiiN BREEzEs.

Cad Jonesis building aresidence on
the west side. :
Rev. E. L. Jones has moved to Hum.
bolt, Kansas.
Bert Bogartis buildlnga residence, IN
the south part Of town.
TIP. Gresham Is building a house In
the south part of town.
Dr. W. W. Pritchard's Office on Center
street Is nearing completion,
Geo. Moore has moved into Ills new
house and Is now a retired farmer, living
at ease on the reward Of hisy years of toll.
]. G. CooGs is moving into town. lie
will live with his son s. d. Coois Until
be gets his house completed which Is now
under way,
Kari Barhschiem, who has been here
with DIR. Fannon in the drug store for
the past lS months h@ gone to his home
at Ellsworth, Kans,
II. G. Davis has his house all inclosed
and will soon have 1t ready TO live in.
He will then forsake the pleasures and
pains Of farm life and move into town.
| We started ont all right last week to
send a gentle breeze to the Globe but we
got stuck and had to give It up, when
they told lis that the flyer would leave on
time Wednesday morning.
The farmers are gathering in groups
discussing the weather and the prospects
for rain, while the contrary weather man
sits calmly in his little Office and his
pipe and sends us out the same old dry
weather every day.
G. i, DoIliuger surprised US by asking
us 10 take a ciGar We asked him what
WIS tie tfoHbIc and lie sNig,; "0h, il is
ale finest glrl iu Ford coauig and 1t whs
bora thi; morning, March 20, 1904. AID
he went ou bis way looking so happy
you would think that he would never
have another care 80 long as be lived
but he will, we have been there aud
know how 1t Is.
s. D. Aulls, Fl. P. MoCaustland and
A.W. Guerin stood it in this dry country
waiting and longing for mud until their
shoes began to squeak for the want Of
moisture, and then they packed their
grips nd stole away, they said to the
oil field of eastern Kansas, but as we
have heard Of some Of them in Missouri,
are convinced that 1t was water Instead of
oil that they were looking for. Well, we
don't blame them but n they had waited
they could have played In mud at home
cheaper, al any rate 1t is foggy this morn
ing and that is some sign.
About4 o'clock the slumbers of our
citizens was broken by the hoarse whistle
at the round house giving the fire alarm.
Oh tnmbling out Of bed and looking olt
the fire was located up about the yards
and on further investigation it was found
to be a box car that had been used as a
bed chamber, and the bedding, consisting
of loose straw, caught fire, The car was
mostly consumed. The trucks were moi
burned
The Globe-republican., 1904-03-31

J.H. Churchill has been In New Next
co this week looking over the mines In
which number of Dodge City people
are interested.
The Globe-republican., 1904-03-31

Mr., nnd Mrs. 3. H. Wilson Of Topeka,
who have been here visiting her parents
Mraud Mrs. VanOrdstrand, returned
home Monday.
The Globe-republican., 1904-03-31
The 1904 Drink.

All the rage from New York to San
Franclsco-1.iquczone. Try 1t at Gwln-
ner's soda fountain. HH
The Globe-republican., 1904-03-31

Mr.. and Mra. H. H. Woodbury. Of
Spearville were Sunday visitors here at
the home Of County Supt. F. G. Wood.
hurV,
The Globe-republican., 1904-03-31
Ford County Maps.

A new map of Ford county, the only
accurate may Of this county In existence,
can be purchased Of Geo. Stumph. Prize
25 cents.
The Globe-republican., 1904-03-31
Seed Barley For Sale.

Ihave a lot Of good barley for sale.
Call on S.A. GREGORY,
Minneola, Kas.
The Globe-republican., 1904-03-31
Had Pains in His Back.

DR.. Fenner, Fredonia, N. Y.
Dear Sir::-Some six months ago a
friend recommended to me your justly
celebrated Kidney and Backache Cure.
| was at that time suffering intensely
from pains in my back.
My work daily aggravated the COM
plant and was in torture all the time.
After taking two bottles Of your medi-
cine was relieved and two more COM
pletely cured me. feel like new man
now, thanks to your Remedy, and unhes.
itatingly recommend it to those suffering
as was. Sincerely yours,
Howard Sproule,
797 Agate st., st. Paul, MINI.
The Globe-republican., 1904-03-31

Sold by Druggists 5oc and $ Get Cook Book and Treatise o.
the Kidneys-FREE NJ M. Tenner, M. D., Fredonia NJ Y
For Saleby Rah & Bainbrdge,
The Globe-republican., 1904-03-31

Spencer Baird, one of Dodge Clty's
crop Of young musicians, ls playing cor.
net in Beeson's orchestra.
The Globe-republican., 1904-03-31

The rain last week was all around us.
Heavy showers are reported in counties
east and there was good showers In the
extreme western part Of the state
The Globe-republican., 1904-03-31
fudge and Mrs. E. II. Madison are
visiting In Oklahoma City,

The Catholic church and parsonage at
Spearville will be completed in a month
or TWO, The frame work for the church
was up last week and work on the par
sonage still further along.
The Globe-republican., 1904-03-31

A Gluck has put in mice cement side
walk before bis building on Front street,
which Is occupied by Mr. Hnghlett.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-11-30
Kcntucky's Powerful Parson.

Senator Joe Blackburn, Of Ken
tucky tells OF a good old Methodist
minister in His State in the pioneer
days who was considerable scrap
per, says the Washington Times.
conc day" says the Senator, "af-
ter the parson had found Unnecessary
to administer iistic punishment to
several young toughs who persisted
in disturbing the meeting AT one Of
the churches which he served, one Of
the flock, noted as being something
Of a hard hitter himself, got up IN
meeting and said
"'It|is a solemn duty Of this here
congregation to stand by Parson
johnson. lie does not seek trouble,
but he will not show the white feather
when trouble is forced in his way. !
believe that, unrcstraincd by divine
grace, Parson j ohnson can whip any
man in kentucky. The Lord is with
him. Let us pray"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-11-30
Apples and Drunkenness.

With the view Of learning the
.op,n ons Of other medical men con
cerning the efficacy OF tho habit Of
eating apples TO destroy the taste
for liquor a New York city physi-
clan corrcspondcd with many mcdi-
cal men living in various States. lie
received replies from all but three.
From large majority came an
swcrs that they had never known q
case whore q person was accustomed
to the free use Of apples and was a
drunkarl, nor had they ever known
Of a drunkard who was accustomed
to the daily use Of apples.
From personal observation, Gov
ering period Of more than % years,
the physician says he never has
known a single instance where per-
son who was a free user OF apples
acquired the liquor habit, nor has he
known person addicted to the free
use Of liquor who was fond OF ap-
pies.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-11-30
Oispensary Failure as a Moral Agency.
+ Baptist Courier. |

When the good peoplc Of South
Coro,;no yotod for nr,b;h;t;on mara
than ten wears 400. and wcrc nracti-
callv told nv q nm or %, of mar wbo
manpnvrc1 ,hn nolitic,, not ~ tbr
Canital that thev were \ set of
children WHO did not know what ,bcy
wanted thn sclf.cons,itntcd tcochcr
in po]iticnl science cssaved 20 save
supposcd incompc,cn, voters from
thn fo)lv Of their mistake bv rrfusinp
nh,, ,,,or ,sLoa ,na ,,;,;,o so,,, {
,,: w ~, - ~, - -,
''''ns o''''et ! nc spo,''' ci'''-
drcn were crying tor prohlbllion, but
their bcncvocn, and far-sccing
urcccr,or uavc them 4 omorol
I" r,hn, u,nr, ~ M, !,
''''' :,
WIS y sep 'o";'ro Proh'ollloh,
"practical prohibitions" etc. But
what a farce the whole miserable dis
pcnsarv system IS now beoinninu
III. H. ;a, =
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-11-30
Constablcs Withdrawn.

Columbia, November "a. The
constablcs heretofore stationed in
Cherokee have been withdrawn and
the dispcnsarics checked up. Com
missioner TaLum WIS notified OIL
cially on November lith and at
once notified Chief Constable Ham
met. Chief Fant, who has charge
Of that division, was then notified
and the constablcs withdrawn. Gov
crnor Hayward will now give the
matter a test and will watch with in
tcrcsl The outcome. AS was stated
some time ago, there will be no con
stabuary in Cherokee until there is
complaint that the law is being vio-
lated.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-11-30
Cadets Rescued an Arrested Comrade.

Charleston, November 24.--The
arrest of cadet from the South
Carolina Military Academy, the res.
cning Of the alleged offender by
other cadets, and The sounding Of the
riot call ut police headquarters,
caused no little commotion at the
corner Of King and Wentworth
streets last night about $50 O'clock,
Just when the streets were throngcd
with pleasure seekers and Gala Week
visitors. 1t seems that a citizen and
Il cadet had some words, not exactly
on the boquct- throwing order. pri-
vatc Brucr, Of the police force, or
dcrch them to move on and not
block the sidewalk; when they re-
fused to do 80 he arrested the cadet,
whose name is unknown, and sent in
q call for the police patrol. Hun
drrds Of other cadets were on the
streets ut the time and III a few
moments the word went among thcm
TO The effect that one Of their num-
Der had been arrested and in less
time than il takes to tell the cadet
was taken from The hands OF the
officer and was lost in the crowd.
An immense throng had gathered at
4 4 h,t ,,t,,