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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-17
rhres, to Dynamite school.

Pittsburg March IA report
widely circulated that the school at.
tached 10 ST. Peters Catholic school at
McKeesport would be blown I'D with
dynamite by the Black Hand society
has caused IS per cent OF the pupils
TO remain away from the building. The
parents OF the children are greatly
frightened. The origin OF the report
is not known, but the authorities are
making every effort to locate II.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-17
Jeweled Relic O, Fir, no,ro,

Pottstown. Pa. March IA. - While
Henry Meyer. OF Engelsville. and DR..
Thomas j. B. Rhoads. owner of Boyer
towns burned opera house. were pass
Ing the ruins they noticed sticking
from a pile OF debris bone. which on
erhumation proved to be an entire hui
man hand. ornamented with a gold
ring and a diamond-set bracelet. The
jewelry was Identified as belonging to
Miss Gwendolin Mayer. who. with her
father. Or. Charles E. Hayer. lost her
life In the holocaust Miss Mayors
brother recognized the ring as her
class emblem.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-17
Student Drowned while canoeing.

Easton, Pa. March l4.-Ivan r Cot
nm. student at Lehigh university.
South Bethlehem. was drowned In the
Delaware river. near this city. In
company with two Lafayette students.
Comin was canoeing. and while shoot
ing the Weygat rapids stood up in
the craft In order TO save his clothes
from getting wet The canoe upset
and the three went overheard. Cofin
persisted. while the others managed
to reach the shore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-17

Denver. Colo. March l4.-Corporal
Charles Griffin OF Company I. Twenty
first infantry. was badly injured at
Fort Logan by the bursting OF a can
non fired In salute. One OF his arms
was shattered and he was otherwise
hurt He may recover The cannon
was an old muzzle loader that had been
made into a breech-loader. Pieces of
II were thrown seventy-hve yards
away.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-17

Washington. March 1.-THE senate
committee on the Philippines ordered
favorabiy reported the house bill pro
Viding for the payment OF S403 03O to
the archbishop of Manila as represen.
taii'c and trustee OF the Catholic
church In the Philippine islands. in
satisfaction of all claims for damage
done to the property OF the church bv
the United States military forces. The
measure was not amended.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-17
Fer Over Sixty Wears.

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,
ailays all pains, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t viii relieve the poor little sufferer
immediately. Sold by Druggists In
every part of the world. Twenty
five cents bottle. Be sure end ask
FOR Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take no Other.
Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs
Act. June Both, 1905. Serial Number
1898.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-17
Chinese Royal oocumen, Found.

Berlin. March 1.-THE marriage
contract OF the present emperor Of
China is said TO have been discovered
here recently and returned TO Pekin.
II was in possession OF German tam
lily. to whom It was give nby a sol
der who took part In the allied cam
paign against the Bowers In 1900.
Fruiues- searches had been made by
Chinese diplomatic representatives m
many countries for this document.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-17
DYNAMITE NEAR CAPITOL

Sstehel With Explosive and Tools
Found by Washington Police.
Washington. March Ia. Police on
DUTY az the capitol after midnight
found a satchel hidden in the shrub
berry at the east side OF the grounds
containing box OF dynamite. a pack
age OF powder. six explosive caps and
two spear drills No great signin-
canoe is attached to the End. II is
supposed to have been left there bv
some craftsman who intended to re-
turn for il.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-17
NUGGETS OF NEWS

The treasury department purchased
100000 ounces of silver for delivery at
Denver at 56.127 cents per nne ounce.
Hugh Bonner. IRE commissioner of
New York, died OF a complication Of
Brtght's disease and pneumonia, aged
20 years.
w. G. Thompson, the defsulting
treasurer OF the Palmer Hardware
company, who was recently captured
In Burlington, N. j., pleaded guilty to
forgery in court at Savannah. Ca,
and was sentenced to seven years in
the penitentiary.
David Pratt. Of Billings. formerly
president Of the Montana board Of
stock commissioners and a wealthy
cattle man. pleaded guilty At Helena
to the Illegal fencing OF 1860 acres of
public land In the federal court. and
was sentenced to serve forty-eight
hours In jan and to pay a fine OF $3.50.
CATARRH CANNOT BE CURED
with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, az they
cannot reach the seat of the disease. Ca.
tarrh lie 9 blood or constitutional disease
and In order to cure IL you must take in
ternal remedies Halls Catsrrh Cure is
taken internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure Is not o queck medicine. Il
was prescribed by one of ths best physf-
clans 10 this country for years and IL q
regular prescription. Ii is composed Of
the best tones known, combined with
the best blood purifiers. acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination Of the two ingredients IA
what produces such wonderful results IN
curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials
free.
+; j. CHENEY 4 Co, Props. Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for conrti-
patton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-17
State Department Cipher Stolen.

Bucarest. March IA copy Of the
American state department cipher,
used in correspondence between Wash
ington and American legations and
embassies. was stolen recently from
the American legation here by a
French employe, who escaped TO Con-
stantinople.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-17

Pottsville. Pa. March 1.-THE Read
Ing railway has issued orders that
hereafter the company's messengers
VIII not call engineers. fremen and
orakemen from saloons to railroad
duty. Instead the men so located will
be reported on for that day and their
loaflng place noted on the reeordS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-17
BRUTAL ROBBERS CAUGHT
Young Men Who Atroelously ees,
Victim, Confess.

Trenton. n. j.. March l4.-James
Ryder. Joseph Ryder. . Charles Neal
and Lewis F, Eggert four young men,
were arrested here, charged with afro
cious assault and robbery at the home
OF Caleb ScsttergOod. near Yardley. a
month ago.
AT the time masked men entered the
Scattergood home and attacked Scat
tergood and his sister and stole an
amount OF money. Scattergood is stlll
In the hospital suffering from the ef.
tects OF the beating he received. The
young men. who live Ia Trenton and
Morrisville. admitted their guilt. and
also confessed to being implicated In
other robberies.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-17

Bahia. Brazil, March IA great
confiagration is raging in the business
section OF this city. and the fremen
seem to be unable to check II. AL
ready thirty-three buildings have been
consumed with a loss estimated at
$1.000.OO0. There have been several
fatalities.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-17

Washington. March IA. - Carrying
the largest appropriation In all its his
tory. 1922. 1893. 500. the postofice an
preparation bill passed the house. hav-
Ing been under discussion fourteen
Gays. This is 81 .42S. 900 more than as
reported by the committee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-17
Woman's Body Found IN River

Williamsport. Pa. March 1.-THE
body Of Mrs. Annie Swope. who COM
mitted suicide at Lock Haven in De-
cember while demented was found
In the Susquehanna river about three
miles west OF Nnncv.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-17
Auto creates sensatIon In IerusaIem.

NutV OIeatcs oV'IsaVIOn m JerusaIem.
Jerusalem. March 14-Charles J.
Glidden. of Boston. and Mrs. GHdden
arrived here In motor car from
Hafa. Syria 1t was the first motor
car ever seen in Jerusalem, and Gre
ated a sensation among the popuIace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-17
P. ncRAcKEN. BRO. . CO.,
-wHoLEsALH AND RxrAr1-

aRoCERs and LIQUOR DEALERS.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-17
TRIMMERS GUILTY
Sanderson. Snyder. Maihues
and Shumaker Convicted.
MOTIONS FOR NEW TRIALS
Sanderson and Snyder Were In Court
When Verdict Mas Announced
Maximum Penalty Two Years I'm
prisonment and $1,000 Fine.

Harrisburg Pa. March 1.-THE
Jury in the first OF the capitol con
spiracy cases to be tried gave a Yer
dict OF guilty as TO every one OF the
four men who have been on trial here
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-22
GREAT MEN LAY SIDE By SIDE.
Proof Of Philosophers Words That
"Fan1e Is a Bubble"

Before engaging our carriage for
drive In Richmond we especially en-
phasized our desire for a wellinformed
driver. as We were strangers In the
city We soon discovered the utter
ignorance of the one assigned us. but
the climax came at the entrance to
Hollywood cemetery.
You. of course. know where the
graves of the presidents are and will
drive directly to them?" l mildly sug
gested.
"Presfdents," he echoed. What
presidents? l didn't know any were
buried here
Testify reminded to learn at once.
he stopped man driving on load Of
dirt.
The presidents!" he sEilingly an
swered. Sure. Monroe lies in that
direction. Tyler to the left. Jefferson
Davis on the right-hand corner. and
H. the president of the cigarette
factory"
But We hastily drove on.-Bohemian
Magazine.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-22
For Good Speaking Voice.

Don't contract the throat when
speaking Try to keep it free. the
cords flexible and easy to manage.
Don't forget that it is worth pTacticins
in the privavy Of ones room to learn
he natural register. the tones in
" hich the voice works best. BY these
Exercises there is not the slightest
danger Of becoming deciamatory. A
ieclamatory style Of conversation is a
horror. but much will be gained il
one tries the experiment OF making a
tone reach the next room without
raising the pitch OF the voice. This
means deep breathing. chest expan-
sion and head held erect. Without
these three 1t Is impossible to have
a good speaking voice-a fact worth
remembering.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-22

1t is a useful accomplishment to be
able to say TO" but it certainly is the
essence of amiability to prefer to say
yes where 1t is possible. There is
something wrong in the man who does
not hate himself whenever he is con-
strained to say no And there was a
great deal wanting in this born dis
senter. He was almost shockingly de-
void OF weaknesses; he had not
enough of them to be truly polar with
humanity: whether you called him a
demigod or a demi-man. he was at
least not altogether one OF us, for he
was not touched with a feeling Of our
infirmities. The worlds heroes have
room for all positive qualities. even
those which are disreputable. in the
capacious theater of their dispositions.
Such can live many lives; while
Thoreau can live but one, and that
only with perpetual foresight-Robert
Louis Stevenson.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-22
emERsoN's MEMORY At FAULT.
Had At Times Almost Entire Lack
Of Remembrance.

Emerson was notable sufferer
from the vagaries OF memory. His bi
ographer relates that he met him one
day In Boston, apparently at loss for
something, and asked him where he
was going. ITO dine" said Emerson.
with a very old and dear friend. |
know where she lives. but hope she
won't ask me her name" and then he
proceeded to describe her as the
mother of the wife OF the young man
the tall man-Who speaks so well. -
and so on. until his interlocutor
guessed to whom he was referring.
Even the names OF common objects
often failed him completely. On one
occasion, when he wanted an umbrel.
la, he said: Il can't tell its name. but
! can tell its history. Strangers take
1t away"
This failing of Emerson led to a
pathetic scene when he attended
LongfellOw's funeral. and remarked as
he gazed at the coffin: He was a
sweet and beautiful soul: but | have
entirely forgotten his name"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-22
Il CH.lHhEy CfW7RE PIECE %

real looking plums bllging. from its
sides is another attractive centcrpiece
which has a present hidden in the
center Of each plum.
4 sleigh driven by reindeer makes
an elaborate ornament. tn" Wh"l'
crnterpiece measures something like
-four feet from sleigh to antlers. so
that moro than an average sized table
is required to display it to advantage"
The pair of RENDERS wear a glitter
ing harness and they are arranged on
wheels. 50 that they move in slow
and stately manner If there is room
for this feat In the sleigh are rows
of fat snowballs with spria OF holly
stuck in the top of each and tiny
Santa Claus standing guard over each
ball. A larger Santa Claus holds Inc
rcins and guides the sleigh. Ribbon
steamers are attached to the snow.
balls so that the ends can be passed
TO the guests as they si' at table. thus
making an effective picture before Tn"
Christmas load is distributed. Eacn
sr0wball forms the top of paper box
which is cylindrical and has its base
buried in the bottom of the sleigh. To
ill in the spaces between these CLEAN.
ing white balls branches of holly ana
rlis.letoe or other Christmas greens
ma. be used.
\ centerpiece which has no sur
prise feature is miniature gable roof
with a bright red brick chimney. into
which tiny Santa Claus is sieppinA.
The roof is covered with snow anc
icicles drip from its caves. but good
old Santa Claus knows that there are
warmth and good cheer below. to
judge by the pleased and anticipatoTy
expression he wears. T;is center
piece may be laid on the table with
cut 1ny further decoration. or 1t may
be surrounded by branches Of holly
and Christmas ferns. II much other
decoration is used the centerpiece
loses it's effectiveness.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-22


I'm AN new and interesting sllr-
@ prise centerrieces have
been prepared to supple
ment the Christmas tree and its bur
den OF gifts. These surprise pieces are
intended TO occupy the center OF the
table when dinner is served. either on
Christmas day or the evening before.
and hey supply good deal OF nlorri-
ment as well as decoration. Their
decorative qualities are rare indeed.
for they trim a table deliberately and
more appropriately than an equa!
quaint! OF flowers would.
SaHta Claus is the prevailing motive
for :hcse unique decorations. and one
Jt the ClOSl attractive over which his
familiar form in miniature prHSil"s is
4 BASKET laden With gliStcniDg white
srOwballS from behind each Of which
peers q smaller Santa Claus. In the
top of c-ery SNOWFALL is stuck spriS
OF genuine holly, while nestiiI;3 nnGer
each white globe is quaint HiFt. some
times joke. or something CA-istnasy
and appropriate for the recipient. En-
circling the high. rounded handle of
his basket is more holly. with real
Isle looking icicles fringinS the inner
side Of the top. Around III" basket
proper are rows of Christmas crack
ers" to add to the fun and the amuse-
.uent OF the occasion. These are COW
cred with red crepe paper to match
the basket. and a broad satin ribbon
OF the same shade is fastened on on"
side of the handle. This trimming has
Christmas sentiment done in gold
letters
The idea of the Christmas surprise
dec 0ration seems to be to hide the
gif; as cleverly as possible. The Jack.
iiorner way is reproduced by usinS
huge SNOWFALL instead of plum cake
or pumpkin and then conceaiinE a gift
for each person inside the SNOWFALL.
with only bit OF white ribbon break
ing through the crust to show lis hid
ing place. 4 mock Christmas pudding
adorned with sprig Of holly and with
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-22
The Dress Of q Good wife.

Her clothes are comely rather than
costly. and she makes plain cloth to
be velvet by her handsome wearing Of
IL. She is none Of our dainty danes.
who love TO appear in variety Of suits
every day pcw-as IL good gown.
like a stratasem in war. were to bc
used but once: but our good wife sets
NO q sail according to the keel Of her
husbands estate: and II OF high par
entage. she does not 80 remember
wha. she was by birth. that she for.
gets what she Is by match.-Thomas
Fuller.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-22
All He Asked.

The father Of the girl looked AZ his
caller.
You are much older than my daugh-
ter" he said. but you are a million
aire. and she seems to want you-so
suppose it's all right
Thank you" mufmured the caller
But there's one thing ! want you TO
promise me- the gray-haired father
went on.
And what is that"
The old mans tone grew more Sc.
rious.
Il want you to promise me that II
ever run for once you will carefully
refrain from announcing that you in.
tend to vote for me"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-22
Calendars fer Christmas Gifts.

Calendars always maze acceptable
gifts. Emb7o!dCrCG calendars In the
Dutch boy and girl design are eS.
;rcrncIy popular and effective worked
out in ihc delft blues. Or. " desired,
they may be painted On cardboard In
stead aud tiny penny calendars neatly
lacked on. They NAV b. secured
stamped at any 81 tic fapcy.xork
stores OF departments. pretty idea
Is 10 have a sofa pillow and tie rack
20 match.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-22
A Great Victory.

I recall the May hours n whicJ
Rossetti was dclirious while his BODY
was passing through the terrible Or
deal Of conqnerins the cravings for IN.
former drug. and the ;hree or iour
DAYS succeeding In which the two
forces seemed tot fgh; like demons
TO- posyess.on OF him. writes Han
caiue in Applo;on's for January. Dur
ing this period his mind had strange
Kind OF moonlight ciearness. with q
plain sense Of all that wac going on.
a vivid memory Of the friends snd
incidents Of the past, with q desire
10 write letters TO people ~ho.n
he had not seen for years. yet toea'
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-22
HcNEICH FXLED 1T7t1 cTI4IHTh3E q
eSyCV Drills -

NERYRODY loves q sur
prise gift. grown persons as
much as children. SO sO!ue
new and interesting SIR
prise centerrieces haze
haa, Droporo5 fS Supt a.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-22
Hone Heip.

Small Daughter-it's most school
time and I've misIaid nv rco~-aphv
Cultured Mother-WcII. tell me
what the lesson is about and III write
out the answer for you 10 learn.
Small DaughIer-The lakes of 'rica
Cultured Mother-rm-CT Ii.. -
misla.d your geogTaph pu(
child. you can jus ,s"ae before
h--NeS York Sc he had becn'
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-22

NOVEL work baS that will
make a very pretty and &C
ceDtable Christmas present
is shown in the ACCOMPANY
ing sketch. II is a handy
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-22

ing sketch. 1t is handy
a little thing. for the needle
hook is attached TO the bag. so one
does not have 20 hunt among the
srools inside for the needlebook. II is
a simple matter TO make the bag. and
1t requires only a scrap of material.
Cut a strip Of silk 90 inches long
and nine inches wide. Fold the short
edges together and make small
French seam up the long sides. Fold
back two inches and make a two-inch
heading. with n halfinch space below
tn run the ribbon through. This
heading is made as II is in any bag.
Gather across the lower edge Of the
nag where the needIebook will be
sewn on.
To make the ncediebook. Gu, two
pieces Of linen 51s inches by ~
inches. Transfer the design in the y
lustration TO the linen by means Of
niece OF carbon paper. Ee sure to iay
;he design On across the long side of
The linen. Cut two pieces Of paste
hoard exactly the size and shape indi-
Gated on tne page N"eTe 'n' "N'S" -
drawn. and cover these with the
linen.
Care shouid be taken in placing the
linen on the pas;eboard to see that the
DESIGN IL straight Turn the edges ~
,hc linen over the pastcboard very
neatly and sew hack and forth from
ono edge of the linen to the edge op
nestle. Sew on the ribbon and then
line each cover with a piece OF the
siis.
Cut two pieces Of flannel one-haIf
,ocb smaller than the covers and over
s.u6 ,he covers and fame together.
rt.o overland the ncedlebook on TIE
bag.
A very pretty color scheme is TO
have t.e bag and needlebook lining OF
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-22

loss O, executive faculty q SvWy
kind. Blu, the pathetic phass 49,
and within q week after the 49,
ment had been begun he sweso -
morning. calm in body. clear y
and grateful In heart.
His deiuslops were au &C.
intermittent susp'ctons O 49,
we're As much gone - II ~
never been. and nothing wee NJ
the real Rosseffi-a siApSe. - )
s6ectiouate. lovahle s0ui.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-22

UNeoMpeomeN-osyt -
q don't think - wss .
when ] saw hin- - -
-Ths,'s vsue tAo1U1e 60
heard him.---C2evsoasd - -
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-22

&{{||i{lE1|S;|s;E{S 4
>~1x by BXRONNILLZAlNS
7 e metropolis Christmas upon heels Thanksv
& exploit its wares ,o,.. ,,v. n.., t,,. With
present the entire gamut Of holiday goods
Images Claus appear has ef backed with reindeer and
sedges capacou chmneys and Toys and s~eeeas
upon shopper mncney
long great There yet many days tor
making Christmas shopper ABOUT Of that mad
scrabng during the
works asking aims for the needy
and the sick that their Christmas too may be frightened good
cheer With giving smile
the ofgod will on Garth lncn by
time turning and the problem Of what
and what for aand S we include those who
be this day than areand now comes the
JOY Christmas the doing of good that makes our hearts sing with
There is the little girl we met away up the pine
streets the widow who takes in washing
Subub jolly friend Of business assoe
elevator man who has met us morning and night CHEEKY
morning good then there the closer ones
What galaxy of needy Christmas day!
Those do need food clothing need something that
have forgotten them and that
this the day the coming OF the King OF our
heart atunod TO- theirs in gladness and rejoicing
and rushing business men stop on their way buy
and the red hang the OF their homes
and from the chandeliers Of their living rooms
On and sugcs the spirit Of Chrisrnasl
mighty envcopng sunshine. breaks through the
clouds Of everyday co and racing across the world sends ITS glow
home Gaands hang everywhere bells chime and
laughter echoes through the halls Of time And with the ringing
Of the crystal spheres peace spreads her mantle like cloak and plenty
sits entlroned among the merrymalng and the praise!
Peace earth GOODWILL to men
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-28

All engraving free. Cohen, 404
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