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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.
Fatal Accident to Little BOY ~
IstttHylvuuiu. 81

- Special 10 The Times. Dspatch.1
51 CHATHAM. VA. January 24.-Th
three-year-old child OF John Myas. OF
near Java, Pittsylvania county. was So
severely burned about the body while
playing in the IRE that death tollowed:i
in about three hours Tuesday after-
noon. The little boy dropped n lighted
straw down the collar OF his dress.
from which his clothing ignited. burn
ing the skin nearly ithe hole OF the.
front OF his body before the flames
could be extlngulshed. The only per-
son near him at the time wns q little
sister. whom he told how It occurred. we
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
NEGRO FATALLY BURNED,
Found by Fire SO BADLY Burned That
laE 1900 He Will Die. tsts.sistl5I

tSpecialto The Times. Dispatch.
s BEDFORD CITY, January 24.-Early
t t morning colored man,Was found
doors, Just beyond the depot.
i No information as to his Ia entity.
can be obtained. He is supposed TO
have been tramp who spent the
night beside this tire, that had been
klndled during the day by men load !
Ing frelght|cars, and caught fire while
sleeping, or was perhaps Intoxicated,
asithe pain Of the burns did no t Seem
to have aroused him. Though still
found, ne can not survive
rs his burns are very deepEand ter
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
PASTORAL RELATION DISSOLVED.
Rev. James r. Smith. Jr., Goes to New
Field-Dank Officers Elected.

. q \ ft - 4iGl ~ - : =
Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
LEXINGTON, VA, January e4.-At a
meeting OF Lexington Presbytery, held
at the Presbyterian Church. in Lex
ington. Tuesday last, the pastoral re-
lation OF Rev. James p. Smith. Jr,
with Oxford Presbyterian Church. was
dissolved and he was dismissed to
chesapeake Presbytery to become pas
tor OF two churches near Herndon.
Rev. j.. r. Booker. OF Lexington,
moderated tho meeting. Mr. Smith
will preach his last sermon at Oxford
next Sunday.
At meeting of the directors Of
the First National Bank OF Lexington.
Mr.. 3. f. Vaughan was elected presis
dentjto succeed the late John 7. Dun
OF the bank since its organization,
and much OF the success Of the inst!.
tuition has been due to his fine bust
ness ability. Captain ]. Preston Moore
was reelected president, Mr.. n
c. WISE assistant cashier, was elected
cashier, and MI. W. c. Firebaush
boolskceper, was made assistant
cashier: Mr.. Leo G. Sheridan was elect
ed toifill newly created position II
tho bank
The directors Of the Bank OF Rock,
hri,1ge have elected all the old officers
Messrs, w. S. HOPKINS, president "
g Stuart, vice presldent; Samuel Q
Campbell, cashier: Andrew r. Wade
tcllep.
NIossrs. Edward "A. Moore president
ana Daniel Welsh, sfvlce-prosldcnt Were
reelected by tho directors Of the Poo,
sple.s National Bank. Tho election o.
the other officers was POSTPONED t
the next meeting.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25

Ginning that Ito held s72,oo in honds
or THO company upon which paynlen.
or tho interest IL n arrears
THE petitioner alleged that tho plan.
IA incomplete. and unless plucad In tho
hands Of receivers for col.p1etioii,
would notbc finished, and tina! the
lbondholders, MS wolf as the stockhnld-
iors would Iuse their entire Investment.
The court instructH tho receivers 20
complete and operate the plant, pend
Ing q reorganization OF the company.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
Shrub BEAT A
FOUR-MAN RELAY.

PHILADELPHIA. January 2I.-Altred
Slt1ubb. the champion iong.dlstance runner
Of the world. made his first appearance on
an indoor track Ia this city last night when
he defeated four men In relay race at the
Third Regiment Ar,nory. Shrubb came hers
fiom Boston with the intention. as originally
advertised to run ten mile race, the going
to be against the Eve best mIn who could
be engaged TO meet him. But on bis arrival
hire Shrubb refused 10 keep TO his agree
n.cnt and insisted on running only six miles,
Il1 said that the board floors hurt his feet
and that he WAS not gong to take any
chances OF being defeated in a 5ten-mile race.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
Valentine HORSES
Ale ALL RULED OUT.
Recent Performances of Youthful
Causes Entire String to
Be Barred.

NEW ORLEANS. LA, January a.
All horses belonging 10 8. "A. Valentine
were. t.-uay reI used entry to the races
al either OF the New Orleans tracks
by a ruling given out b. the judges
OF the coulees. Recent performances
OF Youthful, one of Valentines
Unweldiy tields went to the. pos.
In nearly every racn at City PARK TO-
day. RAtbert was a surprise In thtt
fourth race, running away from his
competitors. Weather clear; track
heavy. Summary:
First race-AIilc and a sixteenth
George II. White Il TO ~ frs. Bulk
lead tl5 TO ID second Sylvia G. q to
~ third. Time. 1855.
Second race-Six furlongs-Mlnot u1
to ID first. Jack Bratton GO to:) sec-
ond. Rappahannock ~ to 81 third
Tine. l:Is As.
Third race-Seven furongs; selling
hustle ~ 10 2) first, Salnesaw - 10
/, second, Javotte 10 to IS th.ro. Time.
1885,
Fourth race-stx furlongs: selling
- second. Mr.. Peabody GEO TO - third.
Ti-na,tl:l7 3-b.
Fifth race-afile and anuarter:: sell
ing-PauI (evtn) first, Suif.ce GO to
u second. Daring (?b TO y third. Tine.
2.IS 2-5
Sixth race-M,le and q quarter: sell
ing-Lady Alicia Il to p first. MIL
shora (l2 to - second. John McBr!de
Ia to y third Time. 2:i5 3-5.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
PULL UP ON THEM
Sprint Led by Lawson Puts Other
Competitors Up with Leaders.

Competitors Up with Leaders.
KANSAS CITY. January 24.-ln a
sprint led by Lawson. characterized by
clever team work on the part OF six
OF the riders. Root and Fogler. Lawson
and Moran and Wiley and Sherwood.
day bike race. and placed themselves
on equal terms again with Bardge,t
and Mitten. who took the lead rester-
day. At $3.50 p. NJ. the end OF the
tl,irty-sixth hour. these four teams
brook. 736 miles and 10 laps; Morgan
and Monroe. rae miles and laps.
At the end of the days racing At lo:ao
p N. the standing was ao follows: Root
Tosier. Lawson. Moran. Bardsett-Ml,ten ana
81 ley Sherwood seq miles !. laps; Hopls:-
Holbrook. So miles, and Morgan. Monroe.
SIG miles laps
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25

9 Mr.. Doherty. the famous English
champion tennis player, who, after n
arsfsOn's retirement, has just nn0unccfi
that lie Intends 10 return 10 the sccnc
oE- his former EIoYica. It is thought
that the possibility OF nm o olympic med
nj and the Prince Of Wales cup Inns
Influenced the former champion. nt-
Though IL was announced many months
1, go thit he only Intended to rest "a
year. at cFn get keen rgnfn. I'll. Z
think I shnll.'' sud Mr.. Doherty, III
shall try ~ regain the champ 10 nship.
While there In aOmc talk Of MY going
to Australia with my '-0ther next rH-
tumn In quest Of the Jrvis cup, tii;if
project will depend on how shape
during this I'll mi ner.-
Mr.. Doherty goes 10 RivterN this
month to get some practice In the hnrH
coErta OF Cnnncs, nnsl he Will probably
make nm attempt to win the nan milf
cent Monte Carlo cup. which he fur
fcited to 3ir. Isitchlc Inst year
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
Covered Track for Dan Patch.

Dan Patch. cresceua and the promising
ycun ssters owned by NJ w. Savage are nom
being worked on covered hnlf-mIle track
on the International Stock Farm at Minrc-
niolie. Mr.. Savage has provided training
quarters for his horses. inferior to none N
the world. and the inmates OF the big barn
& Savayc ca, laugh with impun!ty at :he
r.gcrs OF 4 Minnesota winter as we'll as tho
dangers OF la:e and wet springs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
FIGHT WHITE PLAGUE.
Almshouse Com nittec Wants ~ Tuhea
y cuIosts Hospital.
! rsnacinl 10 Tho Times. ID spatch.

rspeciul TO The Times DISPATCHED
" NORFOLK. VA, January 2i,-E-
Henry IL ones, chairman OF the Aims
house Committee, will ask the Council
at its next meeting for MI approprla-
ton to build tuberculosis hospital
with a capacity OF sixty patients,
equipped with sterillzln & plant aud
with four distinct departments, sepn-
rating the sexes Of both races g = The
estimated cost Is $50 wy uha we plnhS
nave been completed. n N
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
Trlcn 10 End life.

5a rSpecln TO The Times plspntcl,.l
APPOAI.ATTOX, ~ a., january 2a,--
'Alr. Nell Cawthorn, who returned last
week from tho hospital In stanton,
where he has been under treatment,
will DOUBTLESS he recommitted, Twice
last week he attempted to take his
ilifa: she tried to cut his throat and shot
him self in tho h cad, seriously woundlng
himself.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
In y y.
UNDER THE x-R4AY.
Attempt to Locate Bnlsct In Dorsey
s8tLyles-Sexton sim ut Large.
IsnecIaito The Tinles- nispateh.l -.

specirito The Times dispatch
& STAUNTOS. VA, January 2l.-Dor-S
at Augusta Springs seNer-l days aso,s
by Z. r. Sexton, the Chesapeaksa and
Ohio ticket agent, was brought .to1
Staunt,n day and M unsufcessl.u y,
attempt was made wit an A-ray ~
5locat the bullet F1e was taken to-
tho King s Daughters Hospital. WI e ere,
he Will undergo an operation tonight
Sexton has not yet surrendered.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
R,ll,us. turbine Yacht Launched.

GLASGOW, January e,.-The yana-
dis. large turbine yacht for c. Is.
Billings. OF the New York Yacht cub.
was successfully launched here this
morning. The new vessels Is .s6 feer.
long over all. and her gross tomas &c
exceeds 1000. She Is magnificentlT
appointed. the owners suite and eight
guest Bins being upholstered IN pa
Initial fashion,. The plans for the va
firm OF Yacht designers, and she was
huilt by the firm that constructed klnE
Edwards new yacht.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
Real estate for 6alf,
FOR SALE.
Good Stand & Business.

have for sale as ADMINISTRATIVE OF
Michael Long, deceased, a nice tock3
OF liquors, beers, wines aud bar fin
lures. The store Is Well located on
Main Street, fredericksburg. Va. Gnod5
stand, Will rent to the buyer this
store building containing eleven nice
rooms, second anu third stories used.
as living apartments iood oppor-t
tnn,y u n n M lsps adupass
gIVAT. w. Bu'rHN1c f.
Attorney Cor the Notwithstanding
y. n t5a Fred en- cks burg, Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
RECEIVERS For zUrFoLK PLANT.

Court Takes Charge Of Gns Company
f Upon Complaint of Creditors.
ss NORFOLK, VA, j annary 24,--Iudge
J9dmund Waddill, OF tho United States
Court, tn-night named ?, $. Mills ana
9l, N. Burgess. OF New iork CITY, as
receivers Of the Suffolk Gas Company,
81 Fred G.. Marston of New York, tllea
TIC petition against The company.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
Miss Il.Ington.

Sporting Ed ,oro. 4 h. Ii..es-Dis
ronis real name? ni,an the actress.
t.LAl GUEi;.
Miss Ellington was Miss snaau Lisht.
sne5is now -,irs.t D. II Q. t.'r,hinan. wi1e
III un. or .ite grsac New Ys-k the
atricai manage EDITOR
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
January 18th in the Annals Of Sport.


&
championship
lsoaAt urpg match og cham.
JaGksonvls knocked ou Charlie
roun M
slx ounda 70
f3
Yandcrblts ono mile auto
ssfGya by @ dtsass n es mile
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
Yale-llArv-Id GLne

Eportins. E..4r .r VI Tne .i...s-Dlspatch:
sIr-,rna. Was IL. scSe.i u" TIE a. e-
Iinr,u.d fvutodll 1, n.iie Ia. eesson!
t-vLl4E.
Yale defeated Harvard i Y. .:,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25

Gotch Gets Two Straight.
UTICA, N.Y.. January 24-Frank Gotch.
the American wrestling champion, def.ated
Albert soloman OF Buffalo. here tonight IA
fast match. Gotch took two straight
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
COLUMBIA REGRETS
L(S|.G KANZIER.
Writer Says That Jay
Will Be Sadly Missed
by Them.

This is what an Augusta dope.
writer says OF Jay Kanzler. whose re-
lease Manager Perry Lipe. OF the local.
team. has purchased from The Columbia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25

The best mile ever trot-cd D. pair
yyas,cn October rs. 1907. hen Direct
11ai and Prince pirecl went the ols-
fance at Mel,.phis in $40 LIZ ,rop
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
Easiest Time.

Sporting Editor .. .s,,e q mes ~ ispatch !.
sir,-yhas is Ih1 best ttii.e ever
made by O pair on trotins hersesI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
Valentino, Istlll an Amateur.

i NEW YORK. January 24.--ttoward Val.
antinc. the ex-oham pion alf-milla r, is still
sl.gibla TO run sasa nst ANA teur athletes !!
he sces Mt Ihet Me tropolit an RS gistrat1op
Committee go ruled last nj ght SWtep " rIlet
I'd thaS ST. Bart holornew a. g. rooms TO Gcon-
sidar,s for the third time, the charges brough,
against the New York. A. c. ma y BY AZ Cope
cLpsdS az having unlawtully hsld up 500 th4
sui plus Sot3u fund OF $500 raised to pay the
expenses Of the Mercury Foot team TO thu
Caledonian games at Mon treal Cam, on
Labor Day Of 1906 No nav ovid enco wat
lntrnd ucea, Copeland falling to showsup 7,
nrlyes his cha rges. !. NJ y, l3G ST.
DWry. TInrryia II Humankind Valentine Is no
Yet, The B National Rog!stra ton COMMITTEES
4 going TO take q hand In tho mat tor.
letter from Il Inn II. = lxon, chalrmanfot TIL
national COM mi ttee, was read a SIX Ing tina
4 the tnutes, OF The taeettn 81 1T which thu
4 phayg agai INST The three athletes had beef
& heard bA forwarded To- I'm. l5 Il l5S
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25

SRI sec in your Query Column
tina. Jeffrles's last fight WAS with Coz
bett. Allow me to correct the error
his last fight was with Jack Monroe.
august 2s 1901: number OF rounds,
,wo, JAMES sBAC1GALUPO.
Yes YOU arc right.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25

sporting Editor. Times Dispatch:
Sir,-Pease tell me through your
query column. the name OF the great
est Iong.distance runner In The
porld. Very truly yours,
H. G. c.
Alfred scrubb, OF England. IL the
greatest long-distance runner In the
Sporting Sporting Edi.or Times-Dispatch:
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-10-30
BABY's ITCHING HUMoR.
Nothing Would Help Him-Mother A.
most in Despair-Owes Quick
Cure to Cutcura.

Several months ago, my little boy
began to break out with itching sores
| dOctored him. but as soon as | got
them healed up in one place they
would break out in another. was
almost in despair. ! could not get
anything that would help him. Then
l began TO use Cuticura Soap and Cuti-
Cura Ointment. and after using them
three times, the sores commenced to
heal. He is now well. and not 4 scar
is left on his body. They have never
returned nor left him with bad blood,
as one would think. CutiCura Rene
dies are the best | have ever tried,
and | shall highly recommend them to
any one who is suffering likewise.
Mrs. William Geeding. l02 Washing.
ton St, Attica, Ind. July 30. 1907
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-10-30
t~N -
!NW,Q{E !, !:

The ribbon craze still increases.
Taupe is the ruling shade in hats
Satin has the greatest vogue in its
history.
Pearl and crystal beads have re-
turned To favor.
Half the new silks for general wear
arc taffeta.
New velyets show 4 tendency to-
ward fruit shades
Nearly all winter coats show a short
WASTED effect.
Washable fabrics are first choice for
children's wear
Crepe de chine is one Of the principal
fabrics OF the year.
The fur felt hat is coming again to
its own Tor winter wear.
SILK will be much worn. not only for
Innings but in dresses.
Picturesque effects prevail among
evening and even daytime toilets.
Street skirts are but a yrifle longer
than the summer dresses have been.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-10-30
BY WAY OF COMPARISON.
Youngsters First Efforts in the Realm
of Natural History.

Four-year-old Clyde was preco-
cious yOungStcr-very talkative and a
close observer. He and his father were
stroling through the meadows one
morning when Clyde observed, for the
first time, some tadpoles in pond.
He waded in and cried out in delight:
"Oh. father, what are they?"
'Tadpoles. SON." the father replied.
please. father let's take them all
home with us, then come back and
find the mamma and papa, and Well
have the whole family in our pond at
home"
The father explained how impossi-
BILE this would be, and as he walked on
a few steps a large ugly frog hoped
across their path. Clydes father said:
Look. son. perhaps there is the papa. !"
Clyde was very thoughtful. He
looked at the frog. then at his father.
then at himself and exclaimed:
We'll, father, was there ever SO
much difference between me and
YOU"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-10-30
The Obsequies of Ole Miss Jug
By Jean Ross rUine
Copyright. by snor,story Pub co..

of flame, waving and twisting far int
the distance. Close upon the sight
there followed a long, echoing wal
whoop: then there was waited TO our
ears Il chorus of muHied shrieks and
yells. accompanied by what seemed a
wild beating of drums
Quick, Nell," cried Mrs. Albright.
hOarsely. run to the barn for the
men. I'll wake the children and
bring them down"
BY this time the fire on the hill
was blazing tierccly. and against its
ruddy BACKGROUND we could see gro
tesqucly outlined dark blanketed fig
ures leapins wildly in some barbaric
dance. Every moment the flames
rose higher, the figures lcaped more
wildly, the yelling and drum beating
sounded more distinctly, mingled from
time to time with far.away peals of
heartstllng laughter To add to the
horror OF it all there was now wait
ed to lis from time to time upon the
night air cool and heavy with the
scent of wild flowers a sickenins odor
the odor of burning flesh.
At the moment Of this dreadful dis
covery, Mrs. Albright. pale and sob
bng. rushed down the stairs and out
on the piazza.
The children-they'rc not IN their
rooms" she cried. I've looked for
them everywhere"
oh Nora" the cook stood In the
doorway. her forid face actually pal
ing with terror-'have you seen my
children?"
Nora pointed a quaking finger to the
fire on the hill. THERE saw them
steal away that way an hour ago"
she gasped. They was"
But before she could finish Mrs. All
bright was out of the door and rush
ing toward Golgotha, her white shawl
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-10-30
NOVELTIES FOR DAINTY LUNCH.
Welcome Refreshment at the End Of
Card Games.

In these days of table or two of
bridge as a form of entertainment.
hostesses are interested in ineNpcn-
6iye novelties for refreshments.
What to serve depends largely on
the customs of the city and the time
Of the party. During the hot weather
the morning has been til" iAVOrlte
hour Play lasts from ten O'Clock un-
iii 1880, when a cold lunch is served
ON the card tables or in the shaded
dining room.
This might consist of halves of
rautcloupc, with "A few hlaCkberries in
each piece; jellied sumbo in cups:
huned chicken or virginia ham. car
rots and peas in aspic, tiny French
rolls. iced coffee. whole tomatoes
stuffed with chopped green peppers.
and olives covered with mayonnaise;
peach or blackberry Shcrhet with va
nilla waters.
Such menu can easily he prepared
the day before al the cost OF but a few
dollars.
If lunch seems TOO much trouble
iced coffee. tiny bacon or cheese sand
wiches. cake and candy are passed 4
little before noon, SO the guests may
get home to lunch,
With these light refreshments dain-
tness should make up for variety. In
vest in 4 set of card cake cutters,
which consist OF four pieces to repre-
sent the aces of spades, clubs. hearts
and diamonds These can be used to
shape both the sandwiches and cakes.
Bake rich cup cake in thick layers
in an oblong pan to save waste in
cutting. Ice the clubs and spades i'll
II fudge icing and the other TWO shapes
In "A boiled white icing Colorcd red
with currant sirup or a few drops OF
cuchincal
Serve the iced coffee in tail. thin
classes half filled with cracked ice
and with whipped cream on the top,
Russian tea or ginger ale may be sub
sti,utcd for the coffee.
Instead of the sandwiches. crack
crs. buttercd. covered with Parmr~au
cheese and red pepper and toasted il
the oven may be used.
The candies can be made a home
either fudge or white grapes, seeded
and covered with cream toudaut
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-10-30
Woman Chosen City Alderman.

Mrs. II. J. Gates has just been elect
ed one of the six aldermen of Magee.
Tenn. For several years she has
tional work of her town and wanted
to be elected alderman because it
would help her in this work. She is
reported to have made about the most
aggressive campaign ever witnessed in
MaCee. if not in Tennessee. The town
people seemed pleased with her elec-
ton. and even those who voted against
her believe she will make tlrst-class
alderman.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-10-30
In a Flash the Truth Burst Upon Us.

cleaning in the darkness. Straight
restrained me. l plunged after her.
following down the path. across the
creek. and up the steep ascent in the
wake of that fluttering white signal.
We could not see the fire now, but
the smoke streamed blood red over
our heads, and we could hear the cries
of the victim and smell the burning
flesh. AS We neared the top of the
hill the hideous shrieks suddenly
ceased, the drum was silenced, all
was quiet save the fierce cracking of
the flame.
They have seen us I thought, and
gripping Mrs. Allbright's arm from be-
hind, stood for moment motionless
and peered ahead.
Just over the black rocks Of the
hill top cleaned the full moon. like a
great bloody sun. Suddenly there ap-
peared upon rock right above US.
full against the broad, copper orb of
the moon, dusky savage. For an in
stant he stood motionless, great
knife cleaning in his uplifted hand.
and his blanket blowing against his
bare legs
Then down to us poor women
trembling below tioated these words:
To be or not to be, that is the Ques-
ton"
1t was Tony's voice.
! In flash the truth burst upon us
| We had been witnessing one Of Tony s
dramas.
What sight met our gaze as We
rushed up onto the top Of the hill.
/ There in the midst of the fire lay
all that was mortal OF Miss jug, fast
/ falling into ashes. Seated upon the
rocks wee the four little Allbrights,
each robed in a white sheet and armed
with great tin pan. And upon the
highest rock stood Tony. garbed in the
/ red tablecloth and carrying the bread
knife
20 children." cried their mother,
sinking down upon the rocks. Why
didn't you tell us what you were going
10 do? You have frightened us near
ly to death"
"We's just been a-burnin' ole Miss
Jug" exclaimed the twins.
It's cremation" corrected Tony
with dignity.
These pointing to the sheeted
Allbrights. are the heavenly choir.
I'm the high priest of the moon. And
pausing dramatically. he drew the
tablecloth closer about him, and indi.
eating the moon, the fire. the heaven,
" choir and himself with one sweep
of the bread knife. the high priest con,
cluded in deep, solemn voice ::
These is the obsequies Of ole Miss
Jug. Let her R.-J.-P."
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-10-30

EAGLE Lest Its Prey.

Eagles still hover over the crags that
make the Cumberland naTrows noted.
John II. Horchler. an engineer. found
pheasant tiuttering in his yard at
Cumberland and observed large
eagle flying away. The eagle had
dropped the pheasant and made fran.
tic but unsuccessful efforts to recover
it, flying into the yard, but was fright
ened away by the presence Of MI
Horchler, who found the pheasant
tuttering with jagged holes In its neck
from the eagles talons. Baltimore
News.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-10-30
Soutache Braid.

Soutache braid enters into the COM
position Of the new hats rs Il drCuYa-
uon. Many Of the latest models show
a tam crown braided in rows, COM
pletcd by a brim Of satin. and are to
be had in black and colors.
An odd use Of the braid was on a
satin hat trimmed with wings Of the
guinea hen and the duck combined.
These were arranged in the front.
going in opposite directions, and were
held down with large disks dollar
sizcl made from the braid and con.
uccted with kuolted loops of the
braid