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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
STAFFORD
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Stafford Flshsrmen-Ths SmalIpoE-csttIs
pylng-0thss kotss.

Stafford Z. H., Va. Feb. 18th.
This section was visited this a. IN. by
u tropical storm OF rain and wind that
lasted about an hour. but as far as re-
ported there was no damage
The 4tb Quarterly Conference OF the n
+. Church south will be held at Regestsr
Chapel next Saturday unless the quarar-
tine regulations prevent
Whilst Messrs. John b. Fritter and
John NJ. Stevens were returning from
the Burg" last week, they Killed =
black snake four feet long at Potomac
Run. For fear people would not believe
their story, they put the snake in the
buggy and carried IL TO Brooke.
Ii being reported here that a bill had
been introduced in the Legislature TO
prohibit trap fishing IN the Virginia wa
ters during the months Of April May and
June. Mr.. Moncure was communicated
with In regard TO the matter II such
bill Is enacted into law. IL will kill trap
fishing entirely, as April and May are the
main months for the fisherman. This
law would also kill thousands of dollars
OF capital that fishermen have invested
in traps, and would be an outrage
Several more cases OF smallpox are re-
ported about Brooke. So far only the
colOred race have been attacked in that
locality bat in the White Oas neighbor-
hood, with a few exceptions. those at
tackled have been white.
Mr.. A. NJ Rains. OF Garrisonville, has
within the last two months, lost three
bead of cattle, with disease similar to
that which attacked the herd OF Mr.. r.
t. Ashby about two years ago. Mr.
Raines has reported the matter to the
Board of Agriculture in Richmond, aud
has nine more cattle affected with the
disease. He left this a IN. for Washing
ton To consult a veterinarian and get ad-
vice as to how to treat the disease The
symptoms are as follow: The cattle lose
fissh. although they have "a yoracious ap-
petite, look shabby, swelling follows un-
der theiaw followed by intestinal trouble,
and die from lack Of nutrition, as doctor
from the Agricultural Station at Blacks
burg stated two years ago. At that time
several people stated that MIR. Turner
A-hby's cattle were starved to death,
which did Mr.. Ashby great injustice. In
the ease OF Mr.. Rains stock, he fed them
highly alter they were attacked. IN an
endeavor to build them up, but they too
died from lack of nutrition, and were fat
" hen attacked.
The roads are about four feet deep aud
are getting deeper as Jack Frost lets go
bis hold. We who live in a sandy section
feel Tor the upper country people. who,
Il the mud continues to grow worse. will
have to get aeroplanes or dig subways
Miss Matte +. Goodwin, of Brooke, r.
visiting IN Washington.
The vessel OF Capt. Knight loaded with
railroad ties, which was frozen up at the
mouth oil Aqua Greek about two weeks
ago, was yesterday towed to Coal Land
ing by a tug.
The Board ofSupervisors meet here the
first Monday in March, 2nd inst
Scrihhler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
VIRGINIA NEWS

The Republican Third district commit.
tee unanimously endorsed Taft for Pres.
ident
Little Helen Meta Janney, daughter OF
Hon. Tyson Janney, of OccOquan, died
last week OF grip.
The Third District Republican Com.
mittee decided TO hold the district con-
vention in Manchester March 10.
The States Hotel. at Pine Beach. which
cost $50 600. was sold at public auction
for 50, 900. The hotel has 200 rooms.
The Piedmont Medical Society will
hold its next meeting at the University
OF Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, Feb.
27th, at O'Clock.
Cards are out for the marriage of Miss
Annie Francisco, of Louisa county, to
Edwin Robinson, OF Richmond, the we'd
ding to take place March 11th.
J. Wilmer Harris OF Mineral, and Miss
Ethel L. Henwood, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. A. HenwoOd, were married Feb
4th by Rev. Mr.. Clarke, of Louisa.
Cards are out for the nuptials, Feb. %,
OF Dr. Kay mond Wallace, formerly OF
Warsaw, AMI Miss Lesley Jefiries, daugh-
ter OF Hon. Jno. l.. Jeffries, Of Norfolk,
formerly of Culpeper.
Walter r. Battaille and Miss Leo
Myrtle Yates, both Of Rapidan. eloped TO
Pelham, n. c., Jan. 31st, and were mar
ried at the residence of the officiating
Justice, Mr.. c. J. Wright. They will re-
side at Rapidan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
MISS KATHLEEN DAHEsHL HOSTESS
She skss a p.HrAtfvI vsI,n,in,Prtr

Miss Kathleen Dannehl. daughter Of
Councilman Henry Dannehl, most
eharrningly entertained about thirty
young people with a valentine party at
her home on the Boulevard Friday
night. The parlOrs We're prettily deco
rated with red and white hearts and con
cealed in a floral centerpiece was a val
entine for each guest. There was much
merriment among the young people
when they were drawn and read by one
OF the ladies
Music, singing and dancing was en-
gagged in until IL o'clock, when dainty
refreshments were served. After this
"Teddie Bear" was fed and handsome
box Of candy was offered To the lucky
one who could put the food in his mouth
blindfolded. Miss Elsie Wright won the
prize
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
PETERSBURG LIQUOR LICENSE
MOvemsnt,,tO Incrsss. Il to 81. 600.

massmeeting of the citizen of Peters
ourg Ia sympathy with the movement
Tor the abolition or restriction OF the
ale OF spirituous liquor in the city will
be held at the Academy of Music Tues
lay night. committee appointed'at IA
recent massmeeting Of citizens TO iormu-
late some plan bearing on tina subject
will make its report.
IL is said that the committee will rec
opmend To the City Council that the city
license tax for the sale of spirituous
liquor be made 1000.
There are about ~ liquor dealers In the
city, and the increase OF the license tax to
1000 would put out Of business about
- Of them
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
W. a. BRUCE, C0LoRtD, KILLED
Fell From Freight Car and Cut TO Pieces.

W. A. Bruce, colored. was killed by
falling from q ear Of southbound freight
train near Cool Spring crossing. in Stat
lord, Monday morning. Papers on his
person indicated that he was from New
York city aud was supposed TO have
been beating his way south He was
ron over by the wheels OF the entire
train from WHERE he Tell and body liter
ally cut up. Officer Robinson notified
Corner Doggett. and the following jury
summoned: Messrs. E F. Portch.
August Dannehl. w +. Leacock, G. +
Satterwhite, J. J. Berry and J. II
Revere. They viewed remains and YER
diet will be rendered later The body was
turned over TO the r. X. authorities.
who had him buried near where he was
found.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
Headquarters For
Building Materials.

keep all kinds OF North CarolinA
and Virginia Lumber. dressed and
addressed, >ShinRles, Laths. Sash
Doors, and Blinds. Lime, Cement,
Czlcine Plaster, PlRstering Hair,
Building and Paving Brick. Tin and
Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
Kinds Ready-hiXed Paints and Dry
Paint, Linseed Oil Turpentine, Dryer
Varnish and Lswis'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. f. ID. Cole.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
VALENTINE DAY

The city mail carriers were loaded
down with valentines, comic and semi.
mental, Friday.
The children had fine time depositine
their little missives in porches. ringing
the door bells. then scurrying away TO
some tree waiting to see the door open
and the missive picked up. those who
hated 1t most got the greatest number of
comics, which we're looked at and con-
signed to the flames. 1t was great fun
with many.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
GOOD PRICES FOR TOBACCO

In the Richmond market recently
W. J. Swift of Louisa, sold /. 265 pounds
OF tobacco at an average of $26 So a
hundred, a total of 1857 "a
The highest price was paid TO F. II.
Payne, of Spotsylvania. He sold seventy
five pounds at $40 a hundred. Mr. Payne
sold five lots for $42. $14.5O, $12. $11.
s. t. Dietrich, of Hanover, sold four
lots, the highest at $50.
]. A. Swift. Of Louisa, sold seven lots,
the highest at 500
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
THANKS DUE DELEGATE cox

Speaking of the h f. & p. fight in the
House of Delegates Mr.. Goolrck stated
here on Saturday that the success of the
bill in that body was due in large meas
ure to the untiring efforts OF Mr.. Cox. Of
Richmond city, who was co.patron Of
the bill in the lower House Mr. Cox,
said Mr.. Goodrich, is one OF the most
popular men in the House and men,
Der OF great Influence. consequently his
earnest support OF the repeal bill was in
valuable. The evening newspapers of
Richmond city also did splendid work in
behalf OF the bill, according to Mr.. Cool
rick
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
MARRIED
Zsl9lH- Thornton.

Miss Julia Warner Thornton, who Wis
tied friends in this city some time ago,
was married TO Rev Oscar Woodward
Zsigler, rector Of Durham parish. Charles
county. Md, just across the river from
Whitewater. The marriage took place
In Christ church, Baltimore, the rector,
Rev. Edwin Barnes Nuer. assisted by
Rev. WIN. Hunton Gould, officiating
Alter a short trip Rev. and Mrs Zsigler
will reside In the rectory at GRAY ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
SENT ON TO U. S. GRAND JURY

The case against Dora White for send
lag obscene letters through the mail came
up before u. ; Commissioner W. W
Butzner Saturday. The commissioner
sent the prisoner on To the L ; grand
jury, which convenes in Richmond ia
April. A biil OF $500 was required
which the prisoner was unable TO give
She was taken TO Alexandria bv Deputy
Marshal Glover and will remain in the
Jail there until the grand jury meets, Tn
less bail Is given. Messrs. Chichester &
Chichester will appear befjre the u. S.
court for the prisoner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
NUMBER OF VOTERS


City Treasurer x. T. Knox has furn-
ished to Clerk A. B. Yates list OF sligi-
bic voters for the spring election. There
are 6I6 voters in the city who have com
piled with the law, OF whom go are
white and 90 colored. There are $3.50
white and % colored in the Lower
Ward, total 1868. In the Upper Ward
there are 2S4 white and 20 colored,
total 2l3
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
MRS. M. w. PLEGeR
AFums Resident Dies In Ws,hIus,On

Mrs. Sallie Virginia Pleger, wife OF Mr.
Milton W. Pleger. of Washington. form
erly OF this city. died at her home in that
city Wednesday, aged ~ years. She
was a member 81 Calvary Baptist church
Services were held from the late residence
Thursday evening. She is survived by
her husband. three daughters. Misses
Clara, Alice aud Ruth Pltger. Of Wash
iugton, and three brothers. Messrs Jas
n, Marshall and John Z. Turner, all OF
this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
GROUNDING WEATHER

The grounding is getting IN his work.
For the past three days IA rain and vino
storm has prevailed. The temperature
has continued to rice until Saturday
morning the thermometer registered 90
The river is clear of ice and II has disap-
peared also from thss ponds and the
streets. The worst lie to come from the
roads. which will continue to grow
worse 30 long as this spell lasts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
RESIGNED AS MAIL CARRIER

Mr.. Robert J. Mcdonnell, one ct the
Efficient mail carriers of this city. has
rendered his resignation to Postmaster
John NJ Griffin, which will be accepted.
Mr.. Mcdonnell has been appointtd
manager Of the Fredericksburg Branch
OF the Portner Brewing Co. to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of
Mr.. L. A. Wooding He will enter on
his duties Monday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
CAME TO RESCUE OF
OYSTER SHIPPERS

During the recent freeE '-up. when Balti-
more steamers were unable To reach tn.
Rsppahannoek. Capt. W l. Messick, OF
lrvington, came 70 the rescue OF some Of
the oyster packing houses on the lower
river by sending one of his fishing steam
ers, the Daisy, with a cargo OF oysters
60 Norfolk. where the oysters were ship
ped via Cape Charles To Northern points
TO All orders
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
BURTON RENOMlNATED

Congressman Theodore f Burton was
unanimously renominated by the Repub-
leans OF the Twenty-nrst Congressional
district OF Ohio Saturday to succeed him
self. be was also selected as delegate to
the National Republican convention.
Mr.. Burton is chairman OF the House
Committee on Rivers and Harbors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
WAS OVER 100 YEARS OLD

DR.. Vim. NJ. Starr, oldest inhabitant in
Washington. died Saturday at Garfield
Hospital. he was the Oldest physician
in the United States. DR.. Starr was
born October IA, 1907, in Prince Will
liam county. Va, on the ground where
many years later the battle of Bull Run
was fought He celebrated his hun
dredth anniversary last October.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
lob PRINTING

The Free Lance Is prepared to do job
work OF all kinds In up-to-date style at
reasonable prices on short notice. The
work done In our Office win compare
favorably with the best 20 be had any
where. The head OF our job work de-
parsment. who has been working In this
of1ss for many years, Is one OF the moct
suUsA'nsed msn IN ths b1anesk
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
R0NORED BY THE PRESIDENT

Prof VIM E Dodd left today for Wash
ington to take lunch with President
Roosevelt. The President wrote some
days ago that he had read DIR. nodd's
Life of Jefferson Davis" just published,
that he was greatly interested in the
career Of the Confederate hero and de-
sired to talk further with the author OF
his Life. Hanover Herald.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
PAY OF FORTY THOUSAND

Vice President and General Manager
Ackert, of the Southern Railway, says
il is the intention Of the management to
reduce the salary OF every emyloye Of the
company. He made the statement that
between 40, 900 and $4,000 men would
be affected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
Mr.. j. j. PULLIAM DEAD

Mr.. John James Pulliam. one Of Spot
sylvsna's best citizens. died at his home
near Brock Road, Saturday, aged q
years. He was a Confederate soldier
and is survived by FIVE chidren-twu
sons. Messrs. John and Thomas Pulliam,
OF Huntington. w. Va. and three daugb-
tiers, Mrs VIM. Favill, of this city, and
Mrs. Edward Bartleson and Mrs. VIII
liam Buchanan, of SpOtsylvania
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
FOR SALE

One No. fresh COW and calf, one COW
that will be fresh soon, . head of young
cattle. ? good work horses. one good
driving horse, l good mule that will
work any where, one new top WAGON. 2
open top wagons, iour-horse wagon,
one-horse wagon. Apply to
r. l. Fritter,
lieb1S st Stafford C.. H., Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Having qualified as the administrator
OF the estate OF Edgar W. Mills, all those
having claims against said estate will
present the same properly authenticated
to the undersigned for pay ment, and all
those owing said estate will please come
forward and settle. Alvin T. Embrey,
Administrator Of Edgar w. Mills Estate.
ilslw4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
NORTHERN VETERANS
TO VISIT THIS CITY

The 18th Reg, n J. Vols. Veteran As.
ISOLATION, will leave Newark, Nj. Nav
18th for a trip to Petersburg. Rich
mond, fredericksburg and Washington.
The party will arrive here on a special
train MAY % at 2:20 p. m. and remain
until AGO. when train will leave for
Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
APPOINTED APPRAISERS

At King George C. II. Friday, on mo-
ton Of Mr.. II. Lewis Wallace, admins
traitor, Clerk f. l.. Hunter appointed
Messrs. Frank Taylor, John Curtis. Chas
T. Purks, VIM. Deshazo and Alex. Pratt
appraisers of the personal property Of
the estate OF the late j. j. Sale.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
THEAT0 PROGRAM

The Inn Keepers Wife.
A Little Jules Verne.
The Clown Doctor.
No More Children.
song-My Hearts Tonisht in Tsnns&
zee.
Matinee Saturday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL

The attendance at the Baptist Sunday
school Sunday morning was the largest
in the history of the church. the number
OF officers and scholars being a total of
474. In the young mems Baraca class
Mr. G.. x. Swift. teacher-out of an en-
rollment OF 135 there were present 93
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
FREE FREE

]. T. Lowery & Co. will send free to
anyone who will send name and p. o.
address the Mccall Fashion Sheet every
month, including January number, to
December. 1908.
p. s. City trade can call at Store.
j. T. Lowery 4 Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
CHIMNEY BURNS

The fire alarm was sounded Sundav
night about $50. The Gre department
responded promptly to find that il was
only IA chimney on fire in one OF Mrs
Anna p. Green r houses on Prince Edward
St
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
PROPERTY WANTED

From 10 to 20 acres. good land with
thrifty orchard, that will yield not lee
than $500. 90 per year. Must be close TO
railroad station. Comfortable I've or
elk room house. VIII pay cash. Address.
Box 1872, fredericksburg, Va.
fl3s2t f15l3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
THANKS

The family of the late f. W. Mills de-
sire to express TO the public 10 general
their warm appreciation OF all kindnesses
shown Mr. Mills in his last illness. and
for sympathy expressed upon his death.
The Family.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
FOR SALE

Thoroughbred White Wyandotts and
s c. W. Leghorn Cockerels, from New
York State Fair winners. at 81 each
Special showroom birds up to IS. Eggs
in season at 81 per Is. Leave orders
with Crescent Grocery Company or ad-
dress John s. Terrell, fredericksburg.
Va. feblS-lm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
BUILDING NEW TELEPHONE LINE

Mr.. d. II. Griffith. Of Oak Grove. is To-
eating the new telephone line through
King George and Stafford counties TO
Fredericksburg colonial Beach Record.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDMONT RAIL RGlD
IL TILL NO. to.
In sweet - l A. N. March I, IDoe.

Oonnecrons at fredercksburg with x "a -
-. n eao hary land. Delaware and Vlrgiuin Rail-
uay TO- A. Orange with Southarn X X "a
Chesapeake A Ohio r. r.
The only line 20 the CAancsuorsril- &c W.
derness Battlsnslds
hasssrn Standard Time. Daily srosstSuaday.
W. IA. RICHARDS Gen. Nsn aSsr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
STEAMER ARRIVED HERE
"a HOURS LATE

The steamer Niddlesex did not arrive
at her wharf here until Monday morning.
and lift here at 2 pm. She wac detained
in Baltimore until Saturday morning by
heavy log and met a gale OF wind in
the Bay.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
DIED

Mrs. Lucinda Tyson died at her home
in boswell Field Tuesday, aged So years.
The funeral took place Friday, services
conducted by Rev. X. A. Williams.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
DEATH or MRS. MARY BARBOUR

Mrs Mary Barbour, widow OF Edward
Barbour. died At her home near Midland,
Feb. 9Th, In her 18th year. Mrs. Barbour
was a Miss Tackert. of Stafford county,
and a sister Of Mr.. John f. Tackett, Of
Alexandria.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
BUSINESS CHANGES HANDS

Mr.. Joseph W. Mills has purchased
from Mr.. ii. V. Cox his lunch and con.
fectionery business on Commerce street.
Mr.. Mills will continue the same bust
ness.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
CURRY STATUE ACCEPTED

The House OF Representatives accepted
for the United States the statue OF DR..
j. L. NJ. Curry, of Alabama, for Statuary
Hall in the CaDitol
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
h ICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG
Z AND POTOMAC RAILROAD
- Schedulo effaefiva Ian Al ions

cNNaN NhtNtANe Jhu. V ltON.
Leave fredericksburg. Northward:
6:20 n m. week days. local: 7:5l a m
daily; SOC IN. daily; 1929 a IN. daily.
local; i;2o p m. week days; $50 .. IN
week days, local; I:l6 p. m. SUNDAYS
daily.
Leave fredericksburg. Southwari:
5:0o a. IN. daily. A. C. l.. train: COS n
m week days. local; s:2S a. n. SUNDAYS
only, local; 1913 q. m week dave. local:
l2;ao p. m. daily. s. A. l. train; 500 %
m daily, A. {. l.. train; GAS D. m. daily.
local; llO4 p. IN. daily, s. A. /. train
Local from Washington arrives 1929
p. m. week days
Arrivals and departures not guaran.
teed.
W. p. Taylor, Trsfic Manager.
{. &. Cox, Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
MAYORS COURT

Mayor Wallace had eight cases before
him Monday morning Some were fined,
while othere were dismissed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
RISING sun For RENT

The Rising Sun Hotel has been put in
nice order for q comfortable home and il
Tor rent. Apply to
hrs. Charles Wallace,
Treasurer A. P.v. A.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
RECTOR CALLED

( st. Thomas Episcopal Church at
Orange has extended call TO Rev.
Thomas S. Carter, Of Smithfeld. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
TEAM WANTED

A good, cheap team wanted. VIII
pay cash. Apply to Jho. W. Allison. Jr,
fredericksburg, Va. lfeb1S-2ts1t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18
RISE IN THE RIVER

The Rappabannock was considerably
swollen Saturday from the rains.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-18

FOR SALE
Will sell my jack at low price or will
farm him out on fair terms. M. b. Rowe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10
ATTEMPT MADE
TO ASSASSLNAE
NORWAYS KING
Ten Shots Are Fired by Conspirators
Royal Family Narrowly Es-
capes Death Made.
(By United Press.)

CHRISTIANIA, Norway. March i0.--In dar-
Inc attempt to assassinate King Haakon today. ten
rife shots we're fired through window OF the royal
uahce into room which supposed to be occupied
by his majesty.
The king and entire royal family narrowly es-
uped assassination.
The eonspirators disguised as laborers
Txy gained admission to a garden surrounding the
pshce from which position they boldly opened fire
WITH sawed-off earbines on what they thought was
tie royal chamber.
Guards heard the shooting and rushed up in time
10 capture three OF the men. on whom they found so
additional cartridges.
Investigation by the police revealed that two Of
he shrse men arrested were bona fide laborers and
bad nothing TO do with the outrage The third. and
he man vino fired the shots. is Swede. who re-
uses to disclose his The police are uncertain
whether he IS terrorist lunatic but are in
dned 10 believe his mind has become unbalanced by
hoodins over the separation of Norway and Sweden
The cartridges found upon the other two men
crested had been taken by them from the Swede
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10
TWO die IN
FRISCO FIRE

who were assisted By the force ~
carpenters and plumbers az work
upon the new building in which
aged sad infirm refugees are being
housed
There we're two deaths during the
fire Of aged lii persons. who were
expected % die II any time The
excitement FASTENED their deuiise.
There we're maas feeeaes Of pa
iishts ~hO we're absolutely unaaIe
to move fipna ihely beds. aud owing
to the filfHEy natnre Of the buiie-
ink the w0fk % rescue was neces-
nsfily hasyy
There were go patients Of the
city and county IN the building.
II is believed the fire started
from defective nue.
At 1880 O'Clock all the patients
had been rescued and nothing 70
manned 81 the structure but tho
eharred upright iimbers. Two hun
dfeg patients were taken TO the
Red Cross infirnars near by.