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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-07
3 ston,s Emo

4 IS 6oston.o e n0lt sll.
III i were asked to name the city
Of these United Stated where the pur-
est English u now spoken, q saa Otis
Skinner. the actor, 81 should unhest
tatingly pronounce In favor of BOSTON.
The clarity of$ speech there n not cons
fined to people of wealth and culture,
but extends to- the working Glasses
the toilers md persons Is MI 4ttons5
Of life. do not ~ that this excel-
lence ii arti ation and this admira-
BILE pronunciation can be found III over
New England Corruption Of speech
begins NOT many miles from Boston,
and the distressing nasal twang i. dit
6cult to escape III PhiladelPf6tA 81
peculiar burr that = distinct proyin.3
cials prevails. From Pittsburg to Other
sections of the middle west this burr
assumes more Or less ~ xasperatmx:
FORMS
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-07
Charles Lamb and His Pips.

Charles Lamb and His Pips. .:5
Greatest among the .votaries Of the
pipe was Charles Lamb. He smoked
furiously, acknowledgements with an
air that commanded the respect Of his
friends. DR.. Parr, who watched him
with amazement, ventured to ask how
/. was he had acquired such marvel
GUS power. Il toiled after It, 81" re-
piled Lamb, "as some men toll after
virtue" He was always on the point
Of giving up tobacco, but be never
quite succeeded. Even % late :as 1927,
when he had long since protested to-
have abandoned the habit, he said
that, though an extinct volcano, he still
emitted occasional puts. s..8 /
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-07
! FEAR AND ANGER. .
A Naturailst Says They osnsrats
,ss sharp Bodily odors. t5.s

eharp Bodil odors. f$ y
Il s .T,o Won know thar when you're
.fro q - angry there il 4 certain otlor
comes from your bo1yYs asked the
notnraliat and the !. friend who had
haan gahomt "a swear at the conductor
hecanse he Ind asked him d second
time for his fare forgot Ills. crouch in
aimazesm1uent. .tWell, the wild animals
NOV 7it if Won dom" continued the
;naturalist. s.Now., It's not all advertise
mo talk that the animal trainers have
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-07
WILLING 10 Suffer.

- $sSi WsIin3 70 ouUor. 5& I
"a little Washington girl had for Z
long time wanted q Bostbn bull ztsr-
rier One day, during her GONZALES
cence from an attack of pneumonia,
the youngster preached the subject to
her mother, begging that she induce
her father to procure such dog. / a:
/, Her mothers response was to the ef-
feet that, MS daddy did not like dogs,
the chances were that heswoud be un-
willing to buy one. Then, perceiving
the expression of disappo intment that
came to the face Of the little invalid,
the mothers heart melted, and she
said: n s. 8 .ss ss3 5s8
wait till you get well, dear; then
we will see." Mi 81, IL. II 5s Il;
"Oh, no." answered the child ''The
sicker I am the more likely he win be
to buy it for me-" Baltimore Amerir
can. ~ %@, Sss4t n Isl r.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-07
Prayera / + :: 81 r ain.

s%$ 81 f PrayOee e0r SHaln gs &ft35 $$S,
Shall we have prayer for rain,
Thomas r. asked the vicar Of the clerk
during protracted drought
f'tOh, Sir. Won do exactly a. You
please!' III 81 5ss
a But don't You think Il would be 9
good thing? Rain 10 badly wanted. 3 s.s
You do as you please, III. You'd
better ave i II 90 Be assyou Do want
But Thomas, yous don't seem TO n
allie the necessity for having the
prayer.
Bless you, sir! 'You ave that ther
prayer Il You be 10 not On it, but sc
wont rain TIL the moon d. change e.
London Academy. Z, n 5Ess
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-07
The Wrong, Track.

Tho Wrons Track. Il
The visiting parson at Dartmoor was
handling convict 80 consolation Il small
chunks. ss $55
"You should not complain, my mis-
guided friend" he said. 1T - better
to take things as You find them -
yer on the wrong track, parson,"'
replied the prisoner. 1T were pracue-l
ing that theory that got me nabbsd 49,
London Telegraph.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-07
a. STATE. CARRIAGE ! ] ..
Present to: Chinese Emperor 90 =
~ Z Puzzled the 0risntals. s$5

Present to q Chinese Emperor hat
= Puzzled the orisntals..
When. In 1893, Sir George Macart-
new headed the first British embassy
to china. he brought with him numer-
.ous presents for the emperor. Among
these was a magnificent state carriage.
m article which delighted, but at the
same time puzzled, the Chinese more
than any other gift. Nothing like it
had ever been seen at the capital.
Comtcal disputes Immediately arose q
10 the seat intended for the emperor. "
/. The hammercloth which covered the
box Of the carriage had q smart edging
~ festnona az rnses. IL made splen-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-07
THIS MEANS YOU.

The Civic Improvement league cor
daily invites you and your friends
to an evening OF entertainment at
Commercial club hall Wednesday ev-
ening, March 10, the day which is
universally observed as national civic
day, Plans are being made for an
evening Of exceptional enjoyment, to
other Z attrartions which will appeal
to all. A silver donation will be ac-
cepted. Let the league welcome a
we'll filed hall. -. ~ s Ft: u !.
r We wish to call your attention to
our large assortment; of ladies' spring
Suits, Waists and Skirts. Our spring
line is more complete than. ever
shown. = ,355t;ff55l4 tv.s$ MI z 81
T. ! "A. ". LUCAS GO. \
: - - - 8. a. sASsSSt sS;t *
Trcn rDTnTENyEr 3Txy NyIv gAfanr TYNlNIS
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-07

. One Of the most complete theatrical
organizations even gotten togethr is
til Cohan e. Harris comedians that
is this season presenting The won.
derful- = success; "BrewsteT'g Mil
Ions 49, :%'5*5ss:fS
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-07
vsrsatiIa.3

ut was az much AZ 4 could do to-
keep from laughing when Miss Gush-G
er remarked that her lance was 70
versatile = Va M
Meaning Du9blsy 4 Well, 40 90
rather versatile e
& Nonsense! Hes I regular IDIOT q ],
Eyes, but he's % many kinds of an
IDIOT. Catholic Standard and Times.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-07

sS sy,ssss asss3 Eeonosnioal.
q rather swalts than ell, !" connde6
the sweet m.
hen veil have another dance n.
.stead of going TO that fashionable -
taurant, remarked the thrifty swain.
4 md . he added mentally sthats 9e;j
saved. 81 Kansas City Journal.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-07

!: gsssRreMster's I Millions has The dis
tinction. Of being the only Amrit e Y,
play ever written that 4has scored an an
absolute and unqualified success IN
England and ons the continent. "
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-07
A GOOD TIME IN SIGHT.

- A GOOD TIME IN ol0HT.
The Bismarck orchestra Will give
a dance in Patterson's hall Monday
night. Tickets 81; ladies free. A
good time and God music N in sight
for all. i. ~ :. d; &. =
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-07
Cards Were on

Cards Were Out. Is
4. Miss Johnson All comes wihn u
ace oh margin Abe ersimmons5
once"
IL Miss Jackson -.'Yaihf',z :ssss.
Miss Johnson "Yais, If he'd had
another ace. he'd ha' won falkland
II he'd won dat Jackpot, he'd Ind
money 'nough TO- 70 git5married.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-07
MODERN

g. =: WSVoSTus
! Her Ladyship- Have you given Fido
his soup? TX. *s* 55s;$ssl
Buttons-Yes, 'um. :,,,sSSss :.
!, Her Ladyship And his .omelette?
I. Buttons-Yes, ''un. sss,
= Her Ladysb:p- And his outlet?
!, Buttons Yes, Jun.
Her Ladyship--And his Jelly?
Il Buttons Yes, 'um. %::sSs
Her Ladyship Then yonShave have
some bread and cheese and ~ to bed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-27
FREE TRIP TO FREDERICKSBURG

The Business Mems Association Of
fers 10 refund fares to customers living
at a distance of l00mies of Fredericks-
burg as follows: One fare will be re-
funded to those whose cash purchases
amount to $500 and less than $25. 90.
The round trip fare will be refunded
to customers who purchase for cash
$500 or more.
In order to get the full benefit of this
rebate your purchase will have to be
made from a member of the Associa-
ton. Refunding coupons have been
mailed to all whose names could be OBJ
tanned. If you have not received one,
come to town, ask your merchant for 1t
and your fare will be refunded, if pur-
charses are for above amounts or more.
Do your Christmas shopping in Fred
ericksburg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-27
DIscnEDITs MURDER CHARGE
Manassas Justice Refuses Warrant For
Miss Smiths Sister.

As the result Of persistent rumor
that Miss Halle Smith, sister OF the
woman murdered and cremated at
Bull Run, in Prince William county,
Sunday. caused her sisters death, one
of the county officials applied to justice
TAYLOR for a warrant, charging Miss
Halle Smith with completely in the
double crime. The magistrate, who had
made an investigation of the report.
refused the warrant,
The sisters had lived alone in the
family residence for years until few
months ago, when Miss Halle moved
away, since which time she has been
STAYING with relatives in Manassas and
Wellington.
William N. Wheeler. with whom she
had been staying, said the idea that
she was in any way involved in the af-
fair was preposterous. He said Miss
Halle had come to his house Saturday
afternoon and remained there all night,
and was in the house when he received
the news Of the burning Sunday morn
ing, and that it was impossible for her
to have been out Of the house several
hours in the night without the fact
being known.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-27

Mems Medium Weight Shoes for hard SER
vice and comfort, tipped and plain toe, I'M ~ iii
lined, great wearer YL.SS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-27
YOUNG MEN IN EDUCATIONAL WORK

Prof. VIC. Garrett, president County
Institute of Essex, was in the city
Thursday. reports splendid assembly
of teachers. trustees and superinten-
dents at the educational conference in
Richmond. Zone marked feature, he
saws" sis the very large number OF
Young men now in the educational held.
Mere youths are the leaders, while
many of the older men so conspicuous
heretofore at educational conventions
are absent. This introduction Of young
blood into the working an managing
force of the educational system may
result in marked progress and continual
improvement.
Prof. Garrett, representing the teach
ers of Essex, placed before the educa-
ton association a report made by the
Teachers Institute of Essex on course
of study for the primary and high
schools of Essex. To adopt a uniform
course of study and a uniform system
of text books for the rural school IS one
of the perplexing tasks now 10 be done
by the school authorities of Virginia The
day NAV come before long when there
il a unit system of books and graded
coure of study, uniform and binding
throughout every school district in the
State. This will greatly facilitate the
great and important task OF giving the
youth of this State the very best edu-
cational opportunities.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-27
TEACHERS TOLD TO
DROP OLD STANDARDS

The Virginia educational conference
in Richmond is attended by 1000 teach
ers and educators from this and other
States.
Gov. Swanson presided over Wednes-
day nights public meetings, under the
auspices of the cooperative educational
commission of Virginia. Speakers dis
GUESSED the improvement of rural con-
ditions and education for the real life.
The Introductory remarks of the gov
ernor, the address of John Stewart Bry-
an, on "The school for the child and the
child for the State" and the conclud-
ing speech of DR.. James W. Robertson,
the Canadian educator, all voiced the
essence of modern educational upllft,
which is sweeping aside old standards
and is bringing about an era in which
the child Of tomorrow shall have the
largest opportunities and the most ia
yorable chances.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-27
POLK MILLER PLEASED
Large Audience Enjoyed His Entertain
ment Here

A very large and appreciative audi"
ence greeted Polk Miller Thursday night.
The Opera House was crowded, every
seat taken. This large audience came
to hear the most inimitable delineator
of the old plantation negro. as well as
to help the old Confederates for whose
benefit the entertainment was given.
The old, old songs of the long ago
were sung, including "Old Dan Tuck
er." Run, Niger, Run, the Pataroles,
will Catch Out, " Dixie, - as rendered
by Emmett, its composer, and The
Bonnie Blue Flag" all of these songs
had the old time banjo for accom-
paniment. Polk Miller can't be sur
passed as a story-teller or in negro d.
alect. The quartette Of real negroes
did their part well. Altogether II was
a first class entertainment, full OF fun.
1t was more, for it showed to the young
who never knew the old-time darkey
what he was, showed them the negro
as he was found on the old plantation
in the long ago. Such character as
that old time darkey, which Miller por-
trayed. will never be seen again.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-27
AT THE CHURCHES

Large congregations attended Thanks
giving services in the churches here.
At st. Georges an elaborate musical
program was rendered. The services
were conducted by Rev. Dr. r. J. Nc
Bryde, Rev. H. H. Barber, Of Trinity
church, preached the sermon. The Of
fering was for Mary Washington Hos
pital.
At the Methodist church there were
union services by congregations Of Bap-
fist. Methodist and Presbyterian, con-
Quoted by Revs. Henderlite, Dolly,
Rosebro and Williams. Special music.
The sermon was preached by Rev. K.
A. Williams of the Baptist church.
The offering was for the City Mission.
At St. Mary's Catholic church mass
was celebrated at $50 a. m by Father
Perrig.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-27
ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers of the Rappahannock Valley Agricul-
tural and Mechanical Society will be
held in the Mayors Office in the city Of
Fredericksburg, Va, on Tuesday, Dec.
7th, 1909, at II O'Clock, a. m.
At this meeting the President will
submit his annual address, the Treas
urer will make financial report, and
officers for the ensuing year will. be
elected. Every stakeholder is urged to
be present. By order of the President;
S. J. Quinn, Secretary. 70
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-27
THANKSGIVING IN FREDERICKSBURG

The clouds Of Wednesday were dis
PEELED at night and Thanksgiving morn
ing dawned bright and clear. The banks,
postoffice, public schools, factories and
stores generally were closed. There
was an air of holiday in the air. The
rain had put the ground in fine order
for hunting, and early huntsmen with
dogs were seen making for the fields
and woods. The homecoming is not as
large this year as usual, but there were
many who came and sat around the
family board and enjoyed Thanksgiving
dinner. The poor were remembered
and many homes were made cheerful
for the day by the kindness OF those
who have it to give. Altogether, 1t
was a pleasant Thanksgiving.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-27
be- ..-- -
SEAL BODIES Up
IN CHERRY mine
Fire CompeIs Closing Of H.
Fated 81. Paul Shaft.
VICTIMS LAST HOPE GONE
Women and Children Were Frantic
When They Realized the Horrible
End Of the Great Dsaster-5odies
May Never Be Recovered.

Cherry. ILL.,. Nov 26.-The 81. Paul
mine here. in which $40 workmen were
entombed by fire and explosion last
Saturday a week ago. has been sealed.
The fire was gaining such Roadway
that 1t was thought best to cut of all
air. The shaft will probably remain
closed for several weeks.
The bodies of nearly 200 men are
entombed within It's depths. The con
crete wall has Theoretically closed the
fre-seared mouth Of the mine. Hope
of ever recovering the bodies OF these
victims has vanished in the face OF
the step taken by the mine officials.
The sealing OF the mine was the last
recourse.
In the lower gallery 16s bodies were
founi. but they could not be removed
as tho fire had gained too great head
way.
Not since the recovery Of the first
bodies from the depths of the ill-fated
workings have such scenes been wit
messed as the heart-rending picture at
the mouth Of the mine shaft after
the remaining bodies had been shut
within.
Hundreds OF the griefstricken WON
en-. with fatherless children clingine
in fear to their dresses gathered in
groups. sobblng and moaning. The
realization Of the horrible end Of the
great disaster has aroused a frantic
grief.
Women fell on their knees, dragging
their children with them, sobbing out
their cries of despair.
The dissatisfaction OF the workmen
at the step taken by the mine officials
was openly voiced The state troops
who were to have been recalled. have
been ordered to remain. Captain Hall
In command. declared he did not ex
pect any trouble as a result OF the
grief and anger attendant on the seal
ing Of the mine. but was prepared. II
the men became too demonstrative.
The fire. Il was declared, has crept
ND the shaft. until the timbers but JOG
feet from the surface are ahame.
II the sealing process had not been
resorted to. according to experts, the
entire works above ground would have
been destroyed within a few days.
Many men here still cling to the be-
lief that with the sealing Of the mine
living men have been doomed to their
death. Experts scout the idea and say
that such is an impossiblity.
The best figures obtainable regard
ing the mine disaster follow:
Total number of men in the mine al
time Of fire. 527
Men who escaped when fire broke
ont. 217.
Dead bodies recovered. identified
and buried. l0l.
Men rescued alive from the mine
seven days after the fire, 20.
Rescue party burned In cage. 10.
Bodies found in third vein, l6S.
Total death list, 80.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-27
INTERESTING ORANGE ITEMS
Lahore Va Nov. %. 1909.

Lahore. Va, Nov. %, 1909.
Yesterday, after long Illness, Mr.;
F. M. Kendall, a leading farmer ana
public spirited citizen, died at his ances-
trail home near Pamunkey, ripe inyears
and Christian end0wments. lie was
man of more than ordinary proper
tons. Burial today in the cemetery at
North Pamunkey church, where lor
many generations the family has wor-
SHIPPED. He leaves his wife. three sons
and one daughter and many comrades
10 mourn his death. He was a chival-
rous soldier and did valiant service IN
the famous Montpelier Guards. Condo
lence 10 the bereaved and peace to his
ashes. , A.
Everybody hales with delight the
showers this week; parched heids kept
us in constant fear of fire.
Mrs. Matte Sims is out again. AFTER
a short spell Of sickness. "
Mrs. Charles Brown, suddenly striek-
en- with severe pains, has responded 10
the skill of DIR. Frazer and Is out AGAIN
Mr.. John Terrill, Jr., long time con
fined to his bed is reported to be rapidly
Our enterprising stock broker, Mr.. ).
j. Daniel, keeps the cattle ana hog
market active. Prices are higher than
since war, and to this scribe the prices
ranging throughout the world seem 70
suggest that consumption is gaming
with rapid force upon production Ger
tainly intelligent farming Is a uesirapie
and independent iiyelihoo9. s;o.o.
Miss Kate Smith and the Misses
PAYNE. of Orange, visited Pine Top
friends this week. :.
Mr.. Ken Brockman, OF MOnroVia' Is
on a trip to Richmond.
Mr.. George Frazer is on visit 10
relatives in Culpeper. III.
Miss Elizabeth Crittenden IS visiting
her grandmother in Stafford.
Mr.. John Ellis has returned from the
Methodist Conference and reports
good time. I'm, Gil
Messrs. Frank Terrill and VIM. Smlth
have completed new stables ana sheit-
ers for their stock. A..
Rev. w. J. Decker is attending the
Baptist Association at Portsmouth.
The ENTERTAINMENT given by the graoe9i
school was well received by patrons ana
the public generally. A..
Miss Lula Baker is teaching flour
ishing private school at Pine Top. >.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-27
HOPE FOR
POSTAL SAVINGS
Opposed by Leaders Until None
taTy Board Reports
INSURGENTS WILL FIGHT
Victor Murdoch Declares an Effort
VIII Be Made TO Get the Bill Be-
fore Congress In Spite OF the Attl'
tude OF the Leaders.

tuQe OF the LcduCIo-
Washington. Nov. 26.-There is lit
tie prospect of postal savings bank
law being passed by this congress. al
though the Republican party Is com
mitted to the proposition. Representa-
tive Weeks. OF Massachusetts. chair
man of the committee on postofilces
and post roads. expressed the opinion
that no legislation OF this kind would
be undertaken before the monetary
commission. OF which he is a member,
has made its final report.
Mr.. Weeks said that the commission
had the postal savings bank under con
sideration along with every other pro
posed reform in the currency system.
He think. II would be unwlse to pass
any currency or banking legislation
before congress has had an oppor
tunity to read and digest the report
and mass OF information which the
monetary commission will submit TO
il in it's report.
To Be Subject In Message.
There will be no recommendations
for postal savings banks in Postmaster
General Hltchcock's annual report. II
Is said. President Taft is expected to
discuss the proposition in his mes
sage to congress. but II Is understood
will not recommend immediate legis
latlon. as he agrees with the none
tary commission and leaders in the
two houses that it Is a matter that
should be taken up when congress I'M
dertakes to overhaul the whole none
tary system OF the country.
Victor Murdoch, an insurgent Re
publican from Kansas. declares that
there will be a fight this winter to get
postal savings bank bill before the
house in spite Of the altitude Of the
leaders.
About $4,000. 600 annually is with
drawn from circulation in the United
States" said Mr.. Murdoch. and turn
ed into money orders despite the fact
that high fees are charged by the post
Office for taking care OF money IN TINS
way. This sum is boarded by domes-
tic savers. and is, in addition to the
500 100000 which goes abroad an
nually. largely into foreign postal saw
ings banks. Postal savings banks in
this country would draw out money
which Is not now In the channels OF
currency. without impairing deposits
in other savings banks
1t developed that the currency com
mission is studying the postal savings
bank question and that report will
be made on this feature. That postal
savings banks would possess certain
advantageous features Is admitted
but the problem which the students oil
the subject are now considering is the
disposition Of the money which II Is
proposed shall be deposited with the
government.