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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22

ONDON, November 21.--Mrs. Plank
 hurst, Christabel Pankhurst and A Mrs. Drummond and others are in ail That tjhe women are mistaken can rot doubt That thea are not furthering the end they have in view by disorderly scenes seems to me unquestioned, for the simple reason that if 1t were once admit ted by any party that riots can attain an end which argument does not, every sin gle discontented section would cause rev olution instead of waiting patiently Dd believing in the evolution of thought which is certain to come.
 I am rell aware that the women say they have waited long, probably half a century and as we count tinas that seems to us an amending cycle, but, if we look back over history at the great reforms which have shaken the very foundations of the government of nations, we shall realize how long it took to bring these about, how long it was, for instance, be- fore men were really fairly represented and now, their representation being es- tablishod, 1t must take an almost equally long time before the gates are opened for another great influx of voters who have not yet been recognized
 At the same time, it is impossible to minimize the enthusiasm the devotion and the self-denial of the women who. I firmly believe, feel that they are suf- fering for righteous cause in waging this unceasng battle
 Mrs. Pankhurst, I am told. is a frail, delicate woman of a type which would be summed up by the word "womanly." We have to consider what the punishment ,,,eans for her. three months in jail When she arrived at Holloway under the second division, she had to be stripped. searched, to take bath to be clad in tho coarsest underclothing of archaic make striped stockings, thick and rough, 8 dress of green serge stamped with broad arrows. blue and white checked apron. white cap and a pair of large. ill-ftting shoes
 One handkerchief week is the allow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
ENGLISH WOMEN IN JAL-By Lady Henry Somerset

said Mrs. Pankhurst with a sweet smile, for 1t was on that sentence, to rush the House of Commons, that much of the hearing turned.
 T do not know that I can," said Mir. Lloyd George.
 T would suggest to you Chambers 8 dictionary, which defines it as an eager demand Would you think if you were called to help the Suffragettes that an eager demand was an illegal act?" and so on in detail. She had him at every turn.
 Very different however, was the scene when the three Suffragetttes were sen- tenced to that long and hard imprison- ment for provoking a breach of the peace,
 Miss Pankhurst's joy was dead; even her optimistic nature surrendered. The government seems to think" she said all most in tears. that we are willing to be dealt with like animals in a Chicago stock yard" Finally, after her speech, she broke down. and her frame shook with emotion. But the speech of the day undoubtedly was made by the mother, Mrs. Pankhurst.
 It would have been difficult not to have given full attention to the quiet, unim- passioned, dignifed words which she ut tered.
 'yaoh -g-'lr-h ezyg p-b-o finenn-bk6,
 She accepted full responsibility of the agitation, and having taken 1t, she did not intend to turn back. Fairness to women," she said.
 She had heard the wailing of a new born babe in Holloway jail and had learned that the mother who had given birth to 1t while under remand was after ward found innocent of the crime for which she was arrested.
 She had been to prison twice herself, and she was ready to go again. she said.
 The war continues. and in great gath ering at the Queens Hall the trumpet blast was certainly belligerent.
 No government official is to be allowed to speak anywhere, if the Suffragettes can interpose and interrupt
 Such is the programme, and the ques- ton is, how will 1t end?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
BUILDING SHIPS OF STONE.
Small SeagoIng Vessels Now con'
 structed of Stone.

From the New York Tribune.
 One of the latest uses to which con- crete has been put is the construction or small seagoing vessels. Experiments made by an Italian, Signor Gabellini, satisfied him that the material would serve for boats, both large and small He strengthens the concrete with bars or metal, following the precedent estab- lished in the construction of houses and other buildings. and among the advan- tages which he is said to have discov- cred In this work is that his hulls have a beautifully smooth exterior. thus reduc- ing the friction, which is hardly credible, and that there is so little wear and tear that the cost of maintenance is insignifi- cant. which is also rather hard to be- 1ieve.
 The proposition is ingenious, but whils not necessarily absurd 1t may not stand the test of time. Concrete can be made to float, of course, and here and there. perhaps, wood may be so scarce and steel plates so expensive as to give 1t an economical advantage, but 1t is doubtful if a rigidity like that of granite or marble Is desirable in the products of marine architecture. A concrete vessel might bs more readily crushed or punctured by 8 collision than a hull possessing some elasticity would be-
 The origin of the Gabellini plan is not disclosed Possibly 1t was suggested by one recently adopted for the construction of piers, and credited to an American army engineer, Maj. w. V. Judson. Tho transportation of solid blocks of concrete to the place where they are wanted Is beset with difficulties, and accordingly 1t has been proposed to make them hol- low, launch them so that they will stay right side up, and tow them to their destination. A test at Barcelona is said to have demonstrated the feasibility of this method. It is now being tried both at Algoma, Wis, by the United States. and at Kobe, Japan, and its merits arc obvious. In blocks which arc to rest permanently under water unyielding con sistency is recommendation, but, as we have suggested, ships are different again."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22

TNHE main point to be discussed here
 is briefly stated in the two follow ing paragraphs, taken from an article which have already published in religious paper:
 Tn an article on Conybeare and How son's Life and Epistles of St. Paul" we are told that Shakespeare calls Julius Caesar the foremost man or all this world We do not know that it would have been worth while to notice this remark. had not the writer made Shakes peare responsible for this estimate of Julius Caesar, and then gravely argued that Shakespeare was mistaken This error is so common and so unfair to Shakespeare that 1t may be of some use to show that it is an error.
 If Shakespeare be responsible for the opinions expressed by his various char acters, then he held vast variety of contradictory opinions. That Caesar was the foremost man of all this world may have been the deliberate opinion of Brutus, who utters the words in an angry quarrel with Cassius but if we make Shakespeare responsible for this opinion then he is equally responsible for the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22

distant frog was adding his bass to the evening chorus. My pipe was half smoked out when I looked down and caught the Boys adoring eyes.
 Glad to have me back?" questioned reaching for his hand. The way his fing- CTS closed over mine was more eloquent than words.
 What did you do while father was away"
 'I went to see Her" he said solemnly.
 My heart leaped-I knew the Boy would great was my pride and joy in him.
 "Thae was nice of you" I said approv- ingly. How did you like Herr"
 He parried my question.
 I've played Babes in the Woods with the kittens," he said, as if that was of supremer importance. And then. 'If l must have a mother-if you think I really need one-Id rather have Her than any body"
 That was all he would say. The true story of the visit I learned later. In the middle of the afternoon before-a hot late June afternoon when the world was listless under blazing sun-Her doorbell rang. The maid found a sturdy little fellow on the threshold, standing with his legs wide apart. as if he had planted them so to keep them from running away with him. He asked for Her, but would not enter until she came and drew him into the cool, wide hallway with tender welcome. The bare feet and soiled little blouse that almost concealed the short puffs called trousers by courtesy showed elat this was no premeditated visit. He had come and no one knew. The mother instinct diviEed In a moment that he was homesick for me, and according to logic of his own had reasoned that there was a tie between Her and the father he wor- shipped, and so he had sought Her out as a means of comfort. Not by word or look did she hurt his sensitive little pride by letting him see she knew the real mo- tive of his coming, but with the soft, sweet, wonderful way woman has, she strove to make him forget his sorrow.
 A stealthy telephone message to tho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22

ance for the prisoners at Holloway, and a toothbrush Is given them if they desire it. The bed in which she goes to sleep has a plank bed with mattress stuffed with grass No nightdresses are included in the prison trousseau. The blankets are 80 narrow that they do not stretch across the bed. The only furniture is a small shelf, where the tin pot stands for the skilly, which is the staple food for the prisoner, little piece of soap. copy of the prison rules and a prayer card, 8 small tin basin which stands on the floor. a pail and tin water can. a brush and some rags for cleaning.
 The prisoners are called between and 6. when they are expected to wash. and then clean out their cells, using the same soap with which they have to wash their persons, and afterward they are not ex- pected to wash any more. for the uten- sils are removed. The meals consist of brown bread, thin gruel, suet pudding and canned meat An hours exercise a day is taken in the prison yard. and the work is sewing of sacks or flannel shirts. One book a week Is allowed from the prison library, and by special permission the prisoners are allowed to work after 5 O clock in the corridors between the cells. but not one single word is allowed to be uttered, and 1 maintain that any women that are willing to go through such an ordeal must, at any rate, have the re- spect of those who know they are in earnest, although they cannot for one moment defend their methods.
 The personality of Miss Christabel Pankhurst is decidedly interesting. The secret of her charm lies in her joyous ness her melodious voice and her vivid youth.
 MT. Lloyd George was as wax under her little hands, and her cross -examina- ton of the Cabinet Ministers was re- markable for it's bonhommie. clearness and ipcisive dealing, Certainly the sight of Chancellor of the Exchequer in a witness box. cross-examined by young girl, is new in the old country.
 q want you to define the word rush. D
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
Popularity of Water.

From the Chicago News.
 With the prohibition wave and the va rious deep waterway schemes this should be great agesfor water
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-23

for 3 years he labored IL was with great
reluctance that the people OF that city IT o.
leased him to become the examiner OF
public schools for the LIST District OF Vir-
ginia.
His work in this respect has been OF the
finest kind. 1t is we'll known fact that
our new school building, soon to be
built. is due, In no small degree, to the
efforts of Mr. Russell Many counties
have raised their school tax 10 response
To his appeals; splendid new high school
buildings have been, and are being, built
In places along the RappahannOck and
other sections, due to his untiring zeal
and unfaillng tact and Judgment.
His work in making the Summer Nor
NAL school at fredericksburg the largest
ia Virginia, save the University, is well
known fact, and he was a potent factor
IN helping our indefatigable delegate to
secure the much priced Normal School.
The people Of fredericksburg are very
glad that the Board Of Visitors elected
Mr.. Russell to the Presidency of the Nor
NAL. without dissenting voice. He IL
eminently qualified for this position;
although a young man he has taken II
leading position among the educators of
the State and is destined to go still
higher.
He lie gentle in his manners, but firm
and decided IN his convictions. He Is
progressive in spirit, altho' cautious in
act, and withal he ia a Christian gentle
man, whose coming among US Will be
welcomed with cordially by all.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-23
STATEMENT FINANCIAL cONplIlnN

Oh The Farmers and Merchants State
Bank, located az fredericksburg, in
the state OF Virginia, at the close of
business May l4th, 1908, made
to the State Corporation Com
mission
KESOU RES
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-23
LIST OF CANDIDATES
Time for filing Notices Has Expired
Two Candidates for Msy0-Fou Candidates
for Council In Each Ward.

The time limit for qualification OF can
didntes for Mayor and Conncilmen for
the municipal election, which takes pa, q
here Tuesday, June 9th ,eNpir Il on Tues
day night at , O'Clock
There are two candidates for Mayor.
Mr.. ii. Lewis Wallace and Mr.. Henry
Warden
For Council, lower ward, a r. four can
didates-Messrs. A. NJ. Garner AMI L. NJ.
Young, both old members; +. l.. W.
Green and Arthur Brown, new candi-
dates. Mr.. Henry Daunehl, now vice
president of the Council. will not be a
candidate for reelection.
Upper Ward-Messrs j. NJ. Goldsmith
and 5. W. Somerville, old member; CIR.
Howard and J. G. Melville, new men.
Col. ID. Cole, president Of the Council.
announced his intention not to be "a eau
d'date several months ago. There are
three Councilmen to be elected from each
ward.
The wet" and dry question will not
figure much In the coming election
While it may be a foctor with a few peo-
pie, the great majority will look at other
issues. The question of the fitness OF
members of Council will be a factor.
while many will look to whether the
members elected will take Gaze OF their
friends.
The contest for Mayor Is warming up.
and the forces of each candidate are be-
ing marshalled for the fray.
Mr.. Warden spends large portion OF
each day driving around in his buggy,
making IA personal canvass. He does
not play any fayorites, having tackled
all, from the most prominent citizens
To the humblest voter.
Mr.. II. Lewis Wallace is not letting the
grass grow under his feet. He can be
seen here and there. with his hat in hand
and his red head glistening 10 the sun
light, giving the glad hand to his friends,
because he expects them to vote for him,
and to his opponents because he wants
their votes
Before election day things will be
warm, but the election in this respect
Will not be IA marker to the one Just
passed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-23
Headquarters For
Building Materials,

keep all kinds of North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber. dressed and
addressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash,
Doors, and Blinds, Lime, Cement,
Caffeine Plaster, Plastering Hair
Building and Paving Brick. Tin and
iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
Kinds Ready-Mixed Paints and Dry
Paint, Linseed Oil. Turpentine, Dryer
Varnish and Lewis's White Lead,
Paint Brushes of all kinds, Window
Glass and Putty, Builders Hardware
Of all kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheathing
Paper and fine Brick.
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. <. ID. Cole.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-23
Mr.. {. H. RUSSELL
Sketch Of the President Of the State Norma
School. al fredericksburg

Mr. Edward Hutson Russell. the re-
Gently elected president of the normal
school to be built IN Frederick burg. IL
Lo stranger Ia our people.
Mr. Russell II native Nirginian. and
has rpent all If hi- life IN this stat. A.
"A youth he att nded the Richmond High
School, aud after graduation there. went
Ia the Virginia Military Institute. at
lexington, where he graduated with
hnnors
After teaching for some while at Glade
Springs. Mr. Russell wss chosen suparir-
t~nd-nt uf public schools Of Bristol. where
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-23

Nr. CLARK tool Tor his text Daniel Clio.
10 his earnest ard enthusiastic. -tvie Nr
CLARK showed that we muss De filed with
the truth and never he afraid To show
tne truth " ben Necessary. The devil has
slain his tom thousands by the idea Lee
mas pnt In minds 81 people that lit is
not good iorn tO talk Of sacred things. q"
This must boz seen In its iuiquitv. and
mon and women must never he afraid TO
throw vi P" the windows and say out to
The world that which they hold and be-
lieve
The report oi the Finance Committee
was submitted los Mr.. Jos.ph Rrvan ~
hchnpnd. The expenses Of the past
year exceeded receipts by 5000. caused
by completing payments On the bishops
residence
Inc ordinary expenses vary but little
from last year
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-23
NOTICE

The commencement exercises OF Oak
Grove school viii be held at the residence
Of James 2. Turnkey on the evening OF
Thursday, May 2Sth, beginning about
8 O'Clock. All are cordially invited.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-23
ARRESTED FOR FILM FLAMING

Charles Arlington and Lee Roy Per-
kins, of Richmond, were arrested Wed
nesday by Officer Tansil charged with
film flaming Alexander Purcell and Mrs.
+. W. Jones. Arlington was fined Sc
and $2.1O costs, in default OF which he
was sent to jail for 10 days. Perkins
was discharged.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-23

Total.......................$3 5000 .36S II
/, Jno. +. GOuldman, Jr.. cashier, do
solemnly swear that the above Is a true
statement of the financial condition of
The Farmers and Merchants State Bank,
located at fredericksburg, in the State
OF Virginia. at the close of business on
the 18th day Of May. 1908, to the
best oil my knowledge and belief
JNo. F. goldman, in, Cashier.
lnricc;-Att
LIE J CRAvEs,
W. II. fFDEN,
A. +. Rowe,
WA. 5. CHEsLEY,
Directors
State of Virginia, City OF Fredericksburg.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this goth day OF May, 1908.
Wa. X. GoOLmcK, Notary Public.
My commission expires Sept II, 1909.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-23
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDMONT RAILROAD
dhh IAnis No. 10.
In enecs al A. N. Marrh I. 1870

Oonnections ~ Fredericksburs wieh RIA
vay Go. A. Orange vith Soush.rn "A n -
Chesapeake A Ohio r. r.
Ire only line ~ the ChsnoellOrsv lie ans WI.
aerness Battlensids
hes~re standard Tine. Daily 81 ceptaundzy
W. n. RICHARDS. Gsz. danss.r
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-23
N lCdM0ND. FREDEHiCEsBURo
X AND POTOMAC RAILROAD

Wv eneNtlNe Aprl Il, lgOS.
Leave fredericksburg. Northward:
O:25 n. m. week DAYS. local. S.OG a ~,
daily; 1929 a. m. daily. local: iO.5g a
m. daily; l;2S p. m. week DAYS. Gao n
IN. week days, local; ZIG q. IN. SUNDAY.
daily. ''V' p "'
Leave fredericksburg. Southwark:
900 a IN. daily. A. c. l.. train: 6.Ol a
week days. local; S:2s a. m. sundays
only, local; 1886 a. m. daily. :. A. l..
train, l219 =. m. week days. local; 5:26
pm. DAILY, A. &. L. train; G:4s u. m.
daily local; 1854 p. m. daily. 5. 4. l..
Local from Washington arrives 1909
a. m. week days.
teed
w. 2. Taylor, Traffic Manager.
{. &. Cox, Agent.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-06-18
Llark-Schrenk.


Miss Alice L. Clark was mar
ried to L. }. Schreuk in Mexico,
Mo-, on Monday evening June
Is, 1908.
The wedding was a quiet af-
fair with only relatives and i'm.
mediate friends present. Rev
Russell Briney formerly pastor
of the church in this city now
of Lexington, Mo-, performed
the ceremony. Miss Byrd
Locke, a cousin Of the bride
sang "All for you." After
which the bridal party marched
in to the strains Of Lohengrin's
Wedding March played b. Mrs
Fred Morris. An isle was
formed by Ruth Clark and Mas
ter Sam Locke who carried
ropes of flowers twined to-
gether.
Next came the groom and
Rev. Briney. Then Misses Elva
Clark and Bette Hockaday
who were gowned in white.
Then followed little Martha
Holt carrying the wedding ring
upon silver plate. The bride
came next. She wore a beau
tiful gown of white chiffon and
carried an exquisite bouquet of
pink carnations and ferns.
They stood under a bower of
flowers and the ceremony was a
very impressive one.
Ices and cake were served in
the dining room and Mr. and
Mrs. Schrenk left later on the
Alton Limited for Chicago
where they will make their
home.
They received many hand,
some presents of silver, cut
glass and china.
Misses Olga and Gusta
Schrenk, of Brunswick, Mo,
sisters of the groom attended
the wedding, Also Mrs. Ella
Eddy and Miss Elva CLARK of
Monroe and Miss Hockaday of
Middletowu. ~
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-06-18
New Factory.

James Davis. formerly a cigar
roller for Maddox and O'Daniel
of this city, believing in the fu'
ture developments of Monroe,
the Queen of the Prairies, has
returned from Ottumwa, Iowa,
after an absence OF a year or
more and has opened a cigar
factory In the Redman block.
Jim is a first class cigar roller,
is putting first class stock in his
cigars and is jolly good fellow
and we feel that he will make
the factory a go. But one word: :
All things equal, the business
men of this city who talk tor
and fight for home trade ought
to remember that the Davis ci-
gars are good ones. home goods,
and ought to be pushed by them.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-06-18
GOOD LEGISLATIVE
TIMBER.

W. B, Fahy Of Rails County
was in Monroe City Tuesday.
Mr.. Fahy is a candidate for
Representative from Rails and
informed us that he will open
his campaign at Green Lawn
the last OF this month. Bill
was born and grew to manhood
in the Little Kingdom Of Rails,
not far from this city. He is
democrat of the Bryan stripe.
He was active in the memorable
campaign of 1896 and has never
for a moment wavered from the
Peerless Bryan. Not only was
be active in that campaign but
all since. He is always active
for the rights Cf the people; is
able, fearless and anxious to do
ali in his power for the uplift-
ing of the Banner of Democracy.
In the revising session of 1899
he served as a clerk 10 the
House and as clerk in the
Senate IN 1901. His efficient
work was recognized and he
was promoted 20 be assistant
chief clerk of the Smooth
journal department. His ability
was also recognized by him
being elected president of the
Second Senate and be was one
OF the few clerks retained to
finish up the legislative work
after the session adjourned.
This experience together with
his ability would make him
a most valuable man to have
iE next General Assembly which
is to be d revising session. In
him the people have man who
will be true to his constituents,
a man who has the ability and
the energy to accomplish some.
things who will cause the other
representatives to know that
northeast Missouri in general
aud Rails county in particular
has a Representative who will
do things. His friends in Marion
and Monroe counties will watch
the contest in Rails with great
Interest and wish they could
come across.