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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-30
$40 East Main st.. Richmond. Va
Southern Railway
Schedule effective Jan. 18th, 1871
Trains leave Washington from fehnsyl
vapia Station.

Schedule effective Jan. lllh, IVA
Trains leave Washington nom Iehhsyi
vania Station.
7Dam Daily-LOcal for Harrisononrs,
Warrent0n. Danville, and way stations.
lO.Nam Daily-WashingtO and Florida
limited. First-class coaches and drawing
room sleeper to Jacksonville. ria. Dlu-
ing-car service. ,e.-... r.. NJ,
First-class coaches and drawing room
sleeper to New Orleans. Dlnlng-car ser
vice. 49,, T. Ill.,.
sOnburg and way stations on MANASSAS
40 pm Daily-LOeal for Warrenton ano
Charlottesville.
Gel pm week days Outhern's Palm
Limited. Solid Pullman train; CLUB, AN
ers, drawing room, sleeperS, ana ODserVa-
tion To Columbia, Aiken, Augusta, Sayan-
.. nah. Jacksonville and st. Augustine.
7.iOp IN Daily-New YorK ana Atlanta
Express-First-class coach to Atlanta
Sleeper TO Columbus, Ga, Mondays, Wed
nesdays and Fridays. Sunset Route Tour
ist sleeper, Washington to san Francisco,
Pullman Buffet service.
g.JOp. IN. daily-New YORK ana FlOrlua
Express. Through coaches and seepeIs
to Columbia, Aiken, Auguata, savannah
and Jacksonville; dining car service.
no IN % III DailY-New YOTk. ANA Mem
phis Limited (via LynchbuTg )-firSt-cla
coach and sleeping car to Roanoke, Knox
VILE. Chattanooga, and Memphis; sleeper
10 New Orleans. Dining-car service.
IO.45pm Daily-WashingtOn and south
western I.imited-All Pullman trainS,club,
and observation cars to Atlanta and Ma
con: sleepers to Nashville, Atlanta, Ma
con, Memphis. New Orleans. Dining
Car service.
TRAINS ON BLUEMoST BRANCh.
Leave Washington $40 a IN, 90 p III,
m,5pm, week days, Tor BluemOnt,
4N o 10 and $50 p III week days Tor Lees,
burg only. Sundays only, $40 IN anu
6.25 p m.
Through trains from the South arrive
Wash'n S. IN, $50 m, 9.45 N, lO.3,
am. 3.3Op m, $50 p III, and 900 p W.
daily. Local trains from HaruS0nDurt,
Imam week days and $40 IN daily
Prom Charlottesville, 8.25a m ana 9lO n
daily.
Tickets, sleeping-car reservations, anC
detailed information can be had at tlcSe'
office. 7O5 18th ST.; oil Pa. ave-, aud Penn
sylyania Station. Baggage checked througl
from hotels and residences.
jPhone 1910 for p. X. X. Oap service.
c. III. ACKERT, General ManeGer.
S.H. HARDWlCK, General ass Agt
L. s. BROWN. General Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-30

After Protesting His Innocence, Wright
Was Taken From the Court Room
and While Speaking With His A.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-30
HOW'S THIS ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrl
Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. j. Cheney for the last fifteen years
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions, and finan-
cially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by his firm.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucus surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 20 cts.
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con
stipatiOn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-30

MTs Winslow Soothing syrup AZ,
been used for over sixty years hymillion'
o. mothers Tor their children while teeth
mg. with perfect uccess. 1t soOthes the
child. soitens IT, Gums, allays all pains,
cures wind cole. and is the best remedy
for Dlsrrhoea. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists In every part Of the world.
Twenty-Five cents . bottle. BE sure and
Ass for Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing
s,,~,,r " "a taka 90 oths~
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-30

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-30
SATURDAY, JANUARY b.. 1904.
FIFTEEN MINERS KILLED
hurled TO Death Down t5oO-Foot Shaft
~ Failing Cage.

hurled 20 Death Down 15OO-Foot SHAFT
Ry Failing Cage.
Victor. Colo. Jan. 2I-By the falling
of a cage in the Stratton Independence
mine. located near the center OF this
city. 10 men are dead and one other
severely injured.
I'm ihe main shaft &c men wer@being
,ietad i'm cage from the sixth. sew.
n,h and eighth levels. When the
rage reached the surface. the engineer
for some unexplained reason was I'M
able 20 stop the engine, and the cage
its load of human freight was
drawn ND into the gallows frame,
whore il became lodged temporarily.
The strain on the cable finally caused
il TO part. and the cage released. shot
down the shaft with terrific speed
Two of the occupants. T. p Jackson
and James Bullock, had become en-
TANGLED I'm the timber rods near the
TOP OF The gallows frame Jackson
was crushed to death by the sheaye
wheel falling upon him. while Bullock
had a marvellous escape from death
but received painful injuries and was
rescued from his pcriious position. The
other IA men were hurled TO dealt
down the l500foot shaft.
AS soon as possible rescuers went
down into the mine through another
compartment OF the shaft. They
found all Is dead. the bodies scattered
az different points. Arms and bodies
had been torn. heads crushed and
+ clothing stripped from the victims.
EMPEROR WILLIAMS BIRTHDAY
ROYALTY Gathers at Berlin In Honor Of
the Event.
Berlin. Jan 1.-THE general re-
ialcing over Che recovery OF Emperor
William from his recent throat trou
bic is eNprl ID i'm the uneXamplod
Preparations that were made for the
. celebration of his birthday The en-
peror was born january ~ 1899
In 1891 aud 1902 Emperor William
PASSED his birthday quietly. and in
1908 ne formally requested that on
account Of the death of Empress Fret
etck The money usually spent upon il
luminations TO celebrate the day of his
birth should be given to the poor.
+ The streets were filed with people
who have come ont 90 witness the o.
Nominations. ana the crowd is prob
f..a
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-30
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Nice Little Country Home

Pursuant to decree of the Circuit
Court of Stafford county, Virginia,
10y the Judge of the said court, in va
cation. on January 18th, 1904, in the
chancery cause Of Irvine and Others,
trustees, vs.. Stevens, committee, the
undersigned special commissioner will
offer for sale, at public auction, be
fore the premises, on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-30
Monday, Feb. Is, 1904,

ut II o'clock noon, that small tract
aud farm, with dwelling house and
buildings and nice orchard thereon,
containing % acres and ~ poles, more
or less, i'm HARDWOOD district. Stat
ford county, Virginia, adjoining the
Manse Of the HARDWOOD Presby terrain
church, about nine miles from Fred
ericksburg, and bounded by the land
of Beverly Irvine, Esq, and the
Mountain road.
This is "A splendid opportunity for
any one seeking desirable country
home.
Terms $500 cash and balance upon
equal instruments at one and two
years time, the deferred payments 10
he evidenced by the purchasers bonds
aud be secured by deed of trust, or
title reserved; or all cash, ut the
option Of the purchaser
ALVIN II. EMBREl,
Special Commissioner.
In the clerks Office Of the Circuit
Court, of the County OF Stafford
Irvine ct ais, plaintiff, against, Ste
phens ct ais, defendant.
/, G.. a. Bryan, clerk of the said
court, do certify that the bond re-
quired of the special commissioner
by the decree rendered in said cause
on the 18th day Of January, 1904, has
/ been duly given.
Given under my hand as clerk of
+ the said court this nth day Of Janu-
airy, 1904,
c. \. BRYAN, Clerk.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-30

An examination Of the body points
strongly 10 the fact that death was
due o. poisoning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
CARS FASTER IN THE. WEST
Men Take More Time and Greater Risks Than in the East, Says
 Railway Man.

T was called upon lately to straighten up the affairs of street railway in a western town" said a street railway man of New York, according to the Sun, .'and made the discovery that cars of equal speed. carrying the same mum Der of passengers, run on much faster schedule in that city than in the east. I looked into the matter, and found that it Is because western men get on and off cars on the fly. A young and vigorous man in the west never thinks of waiting for a car to stop at his corner. He jumps of on the move. Motormen and gripmen when they see young man waiting on the corner. never stop. They just slow up, little and wait for the conductors to bells to show that the passenger has mounted on the fly. suppose that west ern people are more used to doing rough and athletic stunts. Then, too, the heavy trafic in New York makes 1t dangerous to jump from a moving car.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
JAP WOMEN MAKE CHARMS
Fair Islanders Often Seen Carrying Dotted Cloth Which Is Sent
 to Soldiers.

The custom of the Sen Min Riki is one that has arisen in Japan during the pres- ent war, declares Leslie's Magazine. Ever since the war began, at all times of tho day, and even night. small groups of women can be seen gathering in the streets; one or more of the women will have piece of cotton cloth with 1000 marks or dots stamped upon it. "Sen" is the Japanese word for human being either man or woman. ~RiAi" is, in the Japanese language, strength. Tn com bination the words mean "the strength of 1000 people," Each one of these ,O00 dots or marks in the cloth are to indi- cate the place where stitch or knot is to be made by a woman, who, while mak- ing this knot, gives her best thought, wish or prayer for the safety and protec- ticn of the soldier who will wear this piece of cotton cloth as an "obi" or belt while fighting for his country. The prayers of 1000 women for one man are believed to protect him from all dan gers and to give him strength to over come and conquer the enemies of his be- loved Japan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
ST, Ptltk- It -POEF
HISTORIC LONDON CHURCH TO
 BE TORN DOWN.
It Is One of the Few Completely Round i Church Buildings in the British \ Empire--Stands on His i toric Ground.

Asthere is no opposition to the scheme of the bishop of London for the demoli- tion of the Church of St. Peter-le-Poe Broad street, it may be that this little Georgian edifice will be razed to the ground. Unlike the Church of St. Mary, Aldermanbury, which was threatened by the bishop short time ago, St Peter le-Poer has no striking features to rec ommend it for protection. It has no in teresting historical Associations; 1t is not abeautifulchurch itisnot an old church: 1t was not built by Wren; and 1nal- Iy it is not even useful church. Tn fact, the building has one, and only one, claim upon British regard. It is one of the very few completely round churches in the British kingdom, and probably the only round church built so late as the eighteenth century.
 The diligent may trace the Church of St. Peter-le-Poer back to Norman times Git is mentioned as early as 11S1) but in the middle of the thirteenth century, when all England was stirring under the impetus occasioned by the Coming of the Friars," the wide unbuilt lands be- hind St. Peter's were allotted to the mendicant Augustinian friars, and the earl of Hereford founded their priory there. Tn they year 1854 the priory church was rebuilt on an enlarged scale. It's east end extended to Broad street, and the little church of St. Peter-le-Poe nestled in the angle between the choir and the south transept, very much as St. Margaret's shelters beneath Westmin- ster Abbey. In 1475 the priory church was again wholly or partly rebuilt.
 The appearance of Broad street at this period can be imagined, with the aid of Wyngrerde's bird's-eye view of London, made in the time of Henry VIII, where St. Peter's is seen, small and snug, at the foot of the great and beautiful priory church, whose graceful tapering spire
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
HAS UNIQUE ALARM CLOCK
Tyrolese Clockmalxer Envents Instru- ment That Can Be Heard
 Long Distance.

A Tyrolese, Switzerland, clockmaker recently invented and patented a unique alarm clock It is simply new and original application of the alarm to the clocks made In the Black forest possess ing certain peculiarity which, he desig- mates the Alpine walker. Whenever in the solitudes of the high pastures. the cowherds of the Tyrol and Switzerland desire to communicate with one another over distances too far for the voice to carry they make use of sort of wooden drum, upon which they strike with a wooden hammer, thus producing a sound which is distinctly audible over long distance. This custom is the father of the idea. Just above the dial on the clock will be found a wooden hammer which, actuated by the alarm move ment, beats upon thin board, raised an inch from the face of the clock, as upon . drum producing sound of remarkable intensity, more thrilling indeed than that of the ordinary metal bell
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
THREE CENTURIES OLD.
Communities in the Maritime Prov inces of Canada Celebrate Their
 Settlement.

Unless one Is pretty familiar with the story of European settlements on the Atlantic coast, one reads with sensation of surprise, says Youths Companion. of communities in the Canadian maritime provinces celebrat- ing the three hundredth anniversary of their settlement or discovery.
 Annapolis, Nova Scotia-the old Port Royal-and St. John, New Brunswick. have lust had such celebration. To the head of the noble basin on which stands the one, and into the beautiful river on which sits the other, three intrepid Frenchmen, Samuel de Cham plain, the Sieur DeMonts and Monsieur Poutrincourt, penetrated in 1904, and in both places established a foothold, three years before the English colo nists landed at Jamestown, Virginia, and IS years before the Pilgrims set foot on Plymouth Rock.
 Tn the history of both places are TO- mances which would have tempted a Dumas and adventures that would not discredit Scott. Annapolis, in particu- lar, is rich in incidents which appeal to the imagination and finger in the mem- ory. First settled by the French, next captured by the English, then granted to Scotchman and later taken again by France, 1t played for nearly 200 years the part of shuttlecock among the nations which were contending for supremacy in the new world.
 French influence still shows itself in charming traits of character among the people and in many old family names English rule is, of course, manifest in the excellent character of the whole modern city. Of the Scotch regime, al though 1t was so brief the name of the province is a permanent reminder, and on the dslapidated old French pier some clumps of Scottish heather still survive.
 For centuries France and England regarded each other as natural ene- mics, and fought for supremacy. Al the recent celebrations both were rep. resented, and so, too, were their chil l dren and heirs, the Dominion of Cana, I da and this great republic Indeed, tho
 most notable characteristic of all tn, l festivities was the constant manifesto l ton of international friendliness anc | respect. It was this which most charm l the visitors, and which they will re 1 member longest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08

M l { rose at the intersection of choir and nave and transepts.
 Broad street was at the height of its glory, architecturally, in those days, but since then 1t has fallen on evil times. The Reformation robbed 1t of the great priory church, whose choir, chapels and chapter house were all torn down by the son of Sir William Powlett, afterwards marquis of Winchester, to whom the crown had granted them. The tombg of royalty and nobility innumerable which sheltered within the old priory church were ruthlessly destroyed, and all that Broad street had to show in exchange was the new Powlett's Inn, or Winches- ter house, whose successor is now well enough known to the company-promot- ing world.
 St Peter's church, however, bravely survived all these changes. It was too mean and small to arouse the avaricicus; therefore 1t was permitted to stand. and thus share the good fortune of the nave of the great priory church, which had, been given to the Dutch Protestants by Edward VI. as place of worship, was known as Jesus Temple, and still re- mains behind St. Peters to-day, one of the most splendid architectural relics of the medieval cities.
 By further good fortune St Peter-Ie- Poer also escaped destruction in the great fire of 1666 Yet at last its hour was come As already noted the church jut- ted out into the roadway of Broad street at an awkward angle which nar- rowed tho thoroughfare. It's fate was sealed, and in 17s8 the old-worid buiId- ing, with it's curious cupola-crowned tower and turret, it's Gothic windows and debased Renaissance porch, was de- molished.
 Tn It's place rose the present plain building, finished in 1792, and built fur ther back from the street Its only arch- itectural merit, as has been observed, is the fact that it's internal plan is entirely circular.
 St. Peter-le- Poer is so-called not, as Stow fancied, because Tt was aSoretime a poor parish" but from popular cor ruption of 'parvus," which this edifice was always styled in medieval docu- ments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
Mesquite, in Hawaii.

A single mesquite seed, imported from the southwest and planted in Honolulu in 1887, has propogated and spread until in the Hawaiian islands to-day, says the Washington Post there are 50,000 acres of the famous plant of the alkali plains of Arizona and New Mexico. The most remark. able feature of the manner in whics the desert growth has taken root O.. foreign and tropical soil lies in the fac that the mesquite has completeN changed its character and Is vastly di.- ferent from the parent tree of the west.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
Steel for Furniture.

All the ships of the United States navy are being supplied with steel furniture. Experiments carried on for several months have proved that almost all the essential furniture of warships can be made of steel. Serious damage was done during the Spanish war by the furniture of ships catching fire, the cruiser Balti- more having suffered severely in the Bat tle of Manila
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
siamese splurge.

The proprietors of Siamese news paper have sent out handbills describ- dng the excellence of their journal. Among other recommendations, they declare that each one of the staff has been "colleged." and writes Hike the Kipling and the Dickens;" and that ''We circle every town and extortionate not for advertisement. Then, with a burst of what is like occidental enthu- eiasm the prospectus closes with the exhortation, Tell each of you its greatness for good"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
Women Like Freaks.

Fashionable women in all ages seem to have had 8 morbid penchant for freaks. In the middle ages women of the upper classes kept human dwarfs. Nowadays canine dwarfs are regular cult, and 1t is the custom of some of the ultra fashionable to deck them with 1ewelry, to the great discomfort of the little animals and to no other purpose. apparently, than that of get ting rid of superfiaous wealth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
Marital Differences.

"These little chicks look, alike, don't they?" said the farmer. Well. one of them has only one wing; born that way"
 "Ahi" exclaimed Jokeley, reminds me of the difference between man and his wife"
 Gosh! don't see 1t"
 ''It's a difference of pinion. "-- Philadelphia Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
Appreciation.

'I am, afraid you are one of these people who look down on toil''
 Not at all,' answered the luxurious youth. My great-great-gr worked hard and invested his money, and we are quite pleased with him for doing so.'-Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
The Young Peraon Revolta.

There is at least one case on record of the revolt of the young person against too many old masters on the walls of the schoolroom and her sleeping room at home. It was just after the holidays, and the remains of the feast had reached the turkey soup stage The small girl pushed back her plate with the remark: There are two things hate, and ones turkey soup and the others Madonnas." i" IN. Y. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
Anything to Please.

The wealthy lady came for the por- trait of her husband. The artist hand ed over the picture with a mysterious bundle attached
 What is this2" asked the patron. "A photograph, madam" responded the artist.
 And what is that for?'
 Well, you said you wanted a speaking likeness That's the best I can do."--Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
FIRE ALARM.

4-Cor South Main ana Grund stss
 b-Scovill Manufacturing Go (P.)
 6-Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 7-Exchange Place. 12-Rogers 6 Bro tr)
 l8-Cor East Main and Niagara stas 14-Cor East Main and Wolcott road 1b-Cor High and Walnut sts. 16-Cor East Main and Cherry sts. 17--Cor East Main and Cole ets 2l-Cor North Elm and tngsbury sts. 23-Burton street engine house. 21-Cor N. Elm and Kingsbury ats. 26--Cor North Main and North stm. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke stS. 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 2S--Cor Hillside avenue and Pine sta 29-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow ats. Sl-Cor Bank and Grand sts.
 S2-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 84-Oor w. Main and Watertown I'd. 86-Conn By & L't'g Go, car h'se fP5 86-Waterbury Brass Go (Pl
 87-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts
 42-Cor South Main and Clay sta. 4S-New England Watch Go fP.) 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg co (PA Waterbury Buckle Go P.)
 47-Cor s. Main and Washington Sta 51-Cor Baldwin and River sts.
 62-Cor l .lnklin and Union ste.
 63-Waterbury Clock Co, case fac fp9 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 b6-Cor Liberty and River sts. 57--No 5 Hose .house.
 58-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. , 62-Cor Doolittfe alley and Dublin sr 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 73-North Willow st, cor Hillside.
 74-Cor Johnson and WaterviIle sta 142-Wolcott st, beyond Howard. 162-Cor East Main and Weiton sts. 173-East Main st, opposite Polls. { 212-The Platt Bros Go P) 213-Hammond Buckle Go R.) 214-Waterbury Cpk Go, m'v't fac fF5 216-Cor North Main and Grove sts. 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 253-Farm street.
 261-Junction Cooke and N. Main sta 263-Cor Abbott and Phoenix avenues 272-Grove, bet Central & Holmes avs SI1-S. N. E. Telephone Go bldg, (P.1 e12-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. Randolph & Gloves (P.) 814-Plume & Atwood (P.)
 Sl5-Amer1can klng Go P)
 Sl6-Electric Light Station P) BlS-Hoimes, Booth & Haydens (P.B B21-No Hose house. 322-Ijor Green and N. Leonard sts. 823-Cor Washington av & Porter tlt. 824--Cor Charles and Porter sts. 825-Cor Simons st & Washington av. 371-City Lumber & Coal Co (P.l 412-Tracy Bros P.)
 4S2-Cor Liberty and s. Main sts. 451-Steele & Johnson Mfg Co (P.) 5s2-Cor Baldwin and Rye sts.
 P.) Private.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
Good Luck for Turtles.

The Chinese have a peculiar custorn with regard to turtles, which thay consider as very good joss. Almost anyl day one can see these creatures, some of them of huge size. being carried on Board the river steamers, not to be taken to Canton for culinary purposes. but to be dumped into the sea and re- stored to liberty and freedom. Good luck is thought to follow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
Queer Incident on Ocean.

The captain of steamer which arrived in Philadelphia the other day declares that while he was several hundred miles off the Jersey coast a pigeon flew down out of the sky and lighted on the top mast. The bird remained on it's perch "A hours and then flew away again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
Limit of stavine Awake.

The length of time that 1t is possible to keep awake is rather surprising. A Philadelphia physician names a medical man who went without sleep for eight days and nights, and another who did not go to bed for IS days, but got all the sleep he had while on horseback A third did not sleep for IS days and nights, but permanently injured his health.