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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-08-18
THE BOIL WEEVIL IS HERE
News Has Been Received in Dawson That the Cotton
Pest Is in Crisp County

Has the genuine cotton boil weevil,
after many false alarms, at last got
ten to Georgia?
According to reports that are con-
sidered reliable it has arrived, and is
industriously at work.
Mr.. Jonathan Williams, who has
large farming interests in Lee coun-
ty, told The News Saturday that
while over there a few days ago he
was Informed through what he con-
sidered reliable source that the
weevil had appeared in the fields of
two farmers of Crisp county who
had moved from Texas, and was
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-08-18

doing considerable damage to their
crops.
According to Mr.. Williams infor-
nation these farmers brought cotton
seed to Georgia from Texas and
planted them, and in that way the
weevil was brought to this state.
1t is said that the Texans have
pronounced the insects in their fields
to be the real weevil
Mr.. Williams is convinced that the
reports of the presence of this worst
of cotton enemies in Crisp county is
true, but to be positive of it he has
written there for further informa-
ton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-08-18
IN THE SOCIAL REALM

Miss Annie Will Miller entertained
a number of her friends Wednesday
afternoon in honor of her guest, Miss
Bessie Grubbs, of Cuthbert. Out of
door games were played, and the
event was an enjoyable one for all
present. Cream and cake were
served. Those invited were Misses
Gladys Crowell, Olive Wilson, Ca
mile Barrett, Minnie Belle Black,
Frances Gurr, Clio Kirkland, Ruth
and Lille Locke, Lora and Della
Horsley, Gladys Minis, Mildred Nc
Clelland, ruth Finn and Lillian
Chester
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-08-18
Entertained for Miss McNuIty.

The Albany Herald of Saturday
printed this item: Miss Florence
Munnerlyn was a charming hostess
yesterday afternoon at the home OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Mum
nerlyn, on Society street, compli-
mentary to her guest, Mis- Louise
McNulty, of Dawson. Tables were
placed on the spacious front porch,
where a game of hearts" was en-
joyed Miss McNulty, the guest of
honor, was presented with a pretty
souvenir of the occasion After the
game a delicious salad supper was
served
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-08-18
A Card of Thanks.

We take this method of rendering
to our friends and neighbors our
heartfelt thanks for their acts of
kindness to us during the sickness
and after the death of our little
daughter. May an all-wise Father
abundantly bless each and all of you.
A. b. HAMILTON AND WIFE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-08-18
PrincipaI OF Lvons SCHOOL.

Prof r. NJ. MONTE, who has been
principal of the Parrot school for
several years, has been elected prin-
cipal Of the Lyons High School, and
left today for that place to begin his
duties. Mr.. MONTE is a young edu-
Gator of ability and successful expe-
rience and an excellent gentleman,
and the people of Lyons are fortu-
nate in securing him to take charge
of their educational interests.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-08-18

This is the time of year to drink
and otherwise use mineral water to
prevent bad colds, lagrippe, typhoid
and other fevers. Fulton's Resi-
dence, Vine street, north of Fulton
street.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
NAVY TO HAVE GREAT
WIRELESS PLANT
Time For Receipt Of Bids Ends
Today in Washington.

Washington. Jan. 5.-Today mark
tho expiration OF the time set by tn
navy department for the receipt O,
bids for the equipment OF the vessels
and shore stations OF the United State
navy with new wireless telegraph
apparatus.
When the contract for the construc
ton OF the apparatus is satisfactorily
fulfilled the wireless equipment o.
our navy will have no peer on earth
and sea The department Will be able
to communicate quickly with any ship
Of the navy. no matter where It may
be stationed.
The contract calls for the building
and equipment Of high powered wire
less telegraph station. the first of a
number of similar stations, one OF
which is to be at San Francisco. with
a radius OF 5000 miles: the installa.
ion aboard each ship OF two sets OF
instruments capable OF sending mes.
sages a distance Of 1000 miles and re
ceiving messages from a distance OF
5000 miles. with a wireless telephone
having a radius OF 100 miles. The
contractor will be allowed to use any
system OF wireless telegraphy that he
wishes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
QUAkES AND DYNAMITE
Philadelphia and Vicinity Shaken BY
Earth and Explosion.

ESFtn Snc explosion.
Philadelphia. Jan 5.-Resiients OF
this city and the surroundings territory
we're considerably aroused boy what
appears TO have been two well defined
earthquake tremors. augmented by an
Immense dynamite explosion n Mont
gomcry county that shook the earth
for miles around
Before those who felt the earth s
tremblings we're through tall ns about
them there was an explosion OF fifty
cases OF dynamite in the magazine Of
the Keystone Quarry company. near
Plymouth Meeting. In Montgomery
county. not far from Norristown Al.
most 10000 pounds of the explosive
went up at once. tearing a great hole
in the ground and shaking the earth
for miles around. Fortunately the
vorkmen had left the quarrics. and no
one was hurt so far as can b. learned
Windows in buildings FIVE and ten
miles away were shattered BY the OK.
plosion. chimneys were shaken down.
and in the Immediate vicinity walls OF
buildings were cracked by the force
or the explosion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
POLICEMAN A SUICIDE
Believing He Was Prosecuted. Phil.
oeloofa Officer Shoose l4f-,..ts

Believing He Was Prosecuted. Phiia.
oelphis Officer Shoots Himself.
Philadelphia Jan 4.-TrOubies Incl
dent 20 his duties are said 10 have
been responsible for the suicide here
OF Edward Sweeney. a policeman. at
his home in the southern section OF
the city The man shot himself His
friends say that he believed he MAS
being prosecuted. \ short time ago
he vas fined thirty DAYS pay Tor as
saulting superior officer. following a
political argument and on Tuesday he
was TO have been tried on y charg. OF
asssulting man whom he arrested
Tor an alleged attack on his wife. The
suicide had been policeman i've
years. He was thirty-five years old aud
leaves widow and four children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
BURNED TO DEATH BY
I0-YEAR-0LD SON
Lad Set Fire TO Mothers Dress
TO See II Burn.

Kennett Square. Pa. Jan. 5.-One
OF the most remarkable tragedies in
The annals OF Chester county was re
ported with the death OF Mrs. AleNan-
der Moore. who was burned 70 death
1t her home by tsn-year-old son. Il is
alleged that the boy. who is said not to
be well balanced mentally. set IRE 10
bis mothers dress. and when a young
er brother went TO her rescue the boy
beat him with poker. frscturing his
skull and so injuring him that he Is in
a critical condition. The mother was
burned so severely that she died in
short time. When asked why he set
FIRE TO his mothers dress the child Is
said 70 have replied without show OF
emotion that be wanted TO see I; burn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
HAMS ON THE STAND
Tells His Story Of the Shooting Of
William {. Annis.

Tells His Story Of the Shooting Of
William {. Annis.
Flushing y y. Jan. talking the
witness stand in his own defense.
Thornton jenkins Hams FOR over four
hours related the story OF the shooting
of William +. Annis and OF the con
Jueai troubles OF Captain Peter e
Hains. jr.. that counsel asserts caused
the mental unbalancing of the army Of
hcer and led IL the killing Of the pub
Usher on sight
The defendant declared that when
he went TO Bayside 20 look at real
estate on Aug. Is he had no idea that
his brother vas armed and that he
aid not know that Annis was at the
yacht club. he told the jury that all
the shots had been fired by Captain
Hams before he rushed TO the float to
protect his brother from John Ton
ming. the boatman. and club members
WHOM he said he thought would harm
the e1ptain Thornton Hams denied
that he pointed a revolver at Mrs
Annis. The defendant stated that he
had no idea how many shots Captain
Hams had fred. and when Charles
Roberts. a club member. picked the
revolver mp and the muzzle OF the
weapon pointed at him. he drew his
own gun and told Roberts not to shoot.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Rs,,,,,s
Company Rappahannock Riyar Linz -
Schedule in Effect December % 1908

December
Steamers Batimor Pier .aows u... -,
uuuaS ~ n'n M e-tand North End Ce~tw
Nent~ck bnrh6os uriwuna
War;
-sVr i"esda $50 Tor We-tland.
Aien~Sk hrrS uornn
oa lappahann,rk. MAYORS fnftss
ss1"Sers Nnont Grenla~ Port
IN for orthE Whit
ton sharp lsppahannock "u'" . "hesl
m risy 40 m Tor North End stone Irynstop w
ottoman. Rurtop.
Ware Wds sndB BAY Porton Pl'NH AT h'~rTs
STnerS leave aredeits51rs for intermediate uv.
m aai
LAY ASunt Port CONWAY Port hoy a. wnmont -.
steamer stays AT Leeiso~n until
m Lay ton ars Bendhl IA Tnnns
Nelf1ros Wan BayP Wh-altsn'-
Ed ho.an "e~m Irvin.ton nilCl Min
steamer VIII leave r.ru,,r,,, - -
Nelf,
say Port "hestons Water
VIM stone NIL Itek North End ~ S-' "~"'
and Friday and tsopda, An,
iaumoe Tuesday Wednesday dsaIur
i"e steamer Frederic
TAPPAHANNOCK roproIv
weather
bowers Sharpe Ray Nat
Wm nGrton bnrhsns Aienbeck Merry Point Ottoman Moran
North End
will
snu bay Fort stopping At Bowler and
sailing ~ ~ e'~' !" No''o after = T. NJ on
Wits time table ate mar BE- a.r,s, - , ~,
@
efrou Nf any 1sAJ or
freight nss'ed ~ Baltimore until IN on ,siin days
W. ID. Scott, Agent, Fredericksburg. Va.
WILLARD THOESOE. Mar grRDocn
rstiuor. Nd Dee Is. vs. w @F~~- zee
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
TOOK HYDROPHOBIA
IN UNUSUAL MANNER
Girl Contracts Disease From a
Horse Bitten By a Dog.

Mouiton. Ala. Jan Miss Ruby
Green. daughter Of well known far
mer living near Newburgh. died from
hydrophobia contracted il an unusual
manner. A mad dog recently bit a
horse owned by Mr. Green. father Of
the young woman. The horse later
went mad and was shot Miss Green
had slight abrasion on her left arm.
and In some manner this became IN
tected while she was around the horse
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED


by local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portions OF the ear.
Inere Is only way to cure deafness. and
tnet Is boz constitutional remedies.
Deafness IL caused by an inAamed eondi-
ton OF the mucous lining of the Eustach.
ain Tube. When this tube Is inflamed
you have rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing, and when Il Is entirely closed
Deafness Is tbs result, and unless the in
namation can be taken out and this tube
restored to its normal condition, hearing
viii be destroyed forever; nine cases out
OF ten are caused by Catarrh, which is
nothing but an inhamed condition OF the
mucous surfaces
We VIII give One Hundred Dollars for
any case OF Deafness tcaused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars free.
=. J. CHENEY 4 co Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists. Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
tfo1.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
Southern Railway

y s.-roiiovins schedule figures psbrsssd a.
ofoFnAuon. snd are nos guaran ted.
Schedule effective Sept. 9Th 1904
Trains leave Washington fron Nss Union
station
SIS ~ n Daiy-Locsl for warrsnsos Dan
80 - m. Daily-Local for Harnsonburx. Va
sIo a. m Daiiy-United States Fast MaIl
rrst-ciass coaches and drawing room sleeper D
New Orleans. Dining car service
$40 p. N: ashington aud florida
bmise Through coaches and siesper 20 90
,omoia. savannah and Jecssonvils. Sleeper
70 Aesoeea Buffet services. Tourist 30 Cal
dornia tri-veckly.
AIS o. m. week Days-LocaI for Hsrrfsonburx
and var stations Manassas Branch.
49, N. Daiiy-Locai for warrsntos and
Limited tvia Lynchburs)-Fjrss class coach and
sleeping ear 10 Roanoke, KporviIls. Chassr-
eooge. birmingham and Memphisi slssper ts
sev Oreans. Dtningcsr service
1919 p. n. Daily-New York and Neg OrieaDs
iim,ssd--An Pullman trains. club and obssrva-
non cars 90 New Orleans, sleeper 70 Ashvtlie
s ansnss. sev orissns. Sleeper 70 chariotts.
Through trains from the South arrive wash.
,nsson IS .. N. $50 q. m, daily, $50 .. M.
and lo+s .. m. daily. Hsrrisopburg i22s u
N seek Gays and ESQ pm. daily. iron Char.
iotsssviils. $40 o m and $40 D. m
I1ckese, siesping-csr reserv lions and detaflsd
Information can be lad ~ ticket ofacs Tos lssh
81. 30 % nv and New union station.
denees. Sab ssyvics
.. H. AcKRRT. '. p. and Gen. Man.
n hAkDWlCk. Pass frame Mgr
W. n TAYLOR. Gen. Psxs Arsne
=. Q. nReWu. asssrsl Aesns.
wssksasso.. .. q
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
ALVIN J0SLIN'S WIFE TO ACT
Turns 10 Stage After eank Failure
Leaves Her Peniniess

Pittsburg. Jan. kitty Huidles
ton. wife OF Charles L. Davis the actor
known as Alvin Joslin.~ who finds
herself penniless through the closing
OF the Enterprise National bank. OF
Pittsburg. several years ago will adopt
the stage Through the decision OF a
case II was learned that the last OF
her fortune OF S2JO.O 600 has been swaI
lowed up. Miss Hnddleson's mother.
who implicitly trusted T Lee Clak.
the cashier. gave him the power OF AZ
torney. and he used the Huddleson es
tate for his own personal benefit
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
POISONED CANDY FOR WOMAN
Didn't Eat II Because Fortune Teller
Warned Her

Warwick. r. l.. Jan. THE sender
OF box OF poisoned candy received
by Mrs. George NJ. Webb. wife OF 1
publisher OF Pawtucket on New Years
eve is being sought BY the police
Mrs Webb did not eat OF the candy
and did not allow any members OF the
family TO touch Il. because. she SAYS
she had been warned by forum
teller 70 beware OF "A woman who
had designs on her life and was plan
ming TO wreck her home"
The chocolates were submitted 70 a
chemist. who analysed two aud found
that each contained two grains Of az
senic, sufficient 10 cause death
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
GIRL VICTIM OF ASSAULT

Little One Found With Head crushed
and Clothing Torn.
Chester, Pa, Jan. 5.-Margaret Har-
vey. aged thirteen years. daughter of a
prominent farmer, is lying unconscious
in hospital at Chester, the victim OF
brutal assault The parents OF the
girl left her alone at hime while they
came to this city. Upon their return
they found the girl lying a short dis
lance from the house. with her head
crushed and her clothing torn into
shreds. There is no clew To her assail-
ant Physicians entertain but slight
hope for her recovery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
CAUCUSES AT HARRISBURG
Republicans Name Penrose and Demo.
Gratis Dimeling For u. S. Senate.

Republicans Name Penrose and Demo
Gratis Dimeling For U. S. Senate
Harrisburg. Pa. Jan. 5.-Boies Pen
rose was nominated by an overw hsim.
ing majority for a third term in the
United States senate at a joint caucus
OF the Republican members OF the
Pennsylvania legislature. The RepubU
cans are in majority in both branch
cs OF the legislature. which assure
his election when these bodies ballo.
for his successor on Jan 10. He polled
III Of the 2l2 Republican votes In the
senate and house Of representative.
The Democratic members named
Senator George Dimeling. OF Clearfeid.
chairman OF the state committee. 10Y
United States senator BY unanimous
vote Of the joint caucus.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
RIVERS AND HARB0RS
BILL To Be KILLED
Committee to Meet Shortly When
Death Of Measure is Expected.

Washington. Jan. 5.-Representative
Burton. Of Cleveland, who has jus,
won his fight in Ohio for the senate
was the recipient in the house OF con
grs.alations OF virtually the entire
membership.
He will soon call a meeting OF the
committee on rivers and harbOrs. OF
believed the knell Of the proposed river
and harbor bill for this session will be
sounded officially.
The impression has been given cut
that the condition OF the treasury will
not Justify an appropriation for this
purpose this winter
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
BATTLE WITH CATTLE THIEVES
Four Of Band Killed and One viqi.
lsnte wounded

san Diego. Gala Jan. 5. - Advices
Just received from Mesa Grsnde. forty
miles from here. tell OF a pitched bat.
tie thirty miles from there between a
gang OF cattle rustlers and members
OF a vigilance committee Two Mexi-
cans. an Indian and white man. all
members OF the band. were shot and
killed and one vigilante WAS seriously
wounded
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07

eovsrnmsni conslsses Dissolution suit
Aoalnsf Union psclnc Today.

covsrnrsnf continbes Dissolution Suit
Against Union pscine Today.
New YORK. Jan. 5.--Iiearings OF the
governments dissolution suit against
the Union Pacific railroad were re
opened Ia this city today before Tx.
sminer Sylvester O. Williams
one Of the points which the govern.
ment Is using IN the suit against the
railroad is the arrangement whereby
the Southern Pacihc became a half
owner Of the San Pedro. Los Angeles
4 Santa Re and traffic agreement
was made whereby each side agreed
not 10 change its rates without the
consent OF the other for ninety-nlne
years
The Issuance Of stock and bonds in
1901 TO finance the purchases OF North
ern Pacific stock. the subsequent nego-
tiations and the Chicago & Alton deal
also figure In the suit
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
$4,000 More Want Federal Jobs.

Washington. Jan. 5.-That the hnan
cial depression had an effect upon civil
service is shown by the report OF the
commission. There was an increase Of
$4,000 applicants for examination over
1907. or total Of $4,000 applications.
The appointments for the year 1908
numbered 1900. There are now 2O6.-
900 government positions under the
civil service rules. which shows the
growth OF the system.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
SEEKS TO FREE THAW
Mother Gets Habeas Corpus Writ,
Charging Incarceration Is Illegal.

Charging Incarceration Is Illegal.
White Plains. \. Y. Jan. 5.-Anoth.
er attempt to hberate Harry X Thaw
from the state hospital for the Grim
lnal insane at Matseswan has been
started. Counsel for Mrs. William
Thaw. Harry's mother. obtained from
Justice Tompkins. OF the supreme
court writ OF habeas corpus. com
peiilng the asylum authorities TO pro
duce Harry Thaw before that justice
az Nyack next Saturday. Mrs. Thaw s
contention is that Thaw was not le-
eally committed 10 the asylum. that he
is not a criminal. having been acquit-
ted by jury. and that he is now sane.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
Seven Indicted Eor arih.ru

Pittsburg. Jan 5.-The seven coun-
cilmen accused of accepting brides and
conspiring to secure brides. and the
two former bankers accused of giving
brides. all OF whom were arrested two
weeks ago upon complaint OF the Vot-
ers' league. were indicted by the grand
jury. All of the accused gave bond
soon after arrest, and these bonds will
stand until the court hearings.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
Broke Ills Wlfe,s Back.

Chicago. Jan. 8. Detectives are
seeking Fred Mueller. forty-two years
old, who broke his wffe's back during
q quarrel. The woman is dying. The
couple quarreled over a key which
Mrs Mueller had in her possession.
Mueller threw his wife down, breaking
her hack.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
Live Stock Markets

PITTSBURG Union Stock Yards)-
CATTLE higher, choice, $6.500675;
prime. S. c0d65O
SHEET lower; prime wethers. $47:
" 4.sO; crlls and common, $l.50Q25O;
HOGS active. prime heavles. 81. AZ
46-45; mediums. ss.30G6.35: heavy
workers.. $6.25Gs.3O light Workers
s5s0TS pigs. s+e0QET0; rouxhs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
Deserts eaby In a Railroad Station.

Pittsburg. Jan. S.-There is a fat.
healthy baby at the Rosalis founding
home. having been deserted by a wo-
man supposed 10 belts mother In
the Union station she approached Mrs.
Mary A. Stewart and asked her to hold
the baby. An hour later. the strange
woman not appearing. Mrs. Stewart
turned the infant over TO the police
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
DROWNED TESTING ICE

Bancroft Banks Girl Not So Lucky as
Companions, Who Were Rescued.
Media, Pa. Jan. 8. Mary Smith
aged nineteen years, OF Bancroft Bank.
was drowned at Ridley Falls while
testing the ice near the Columbia Wor-
sted mill dam. Three companions es-
capped. The accident occurred over the
deepest part OF the pond. All four girls
sank into the water. but the others
were taken out by men who rushed 10
the scene.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
Prominent FlnancIer a Suicide.

Detroit. Mich. Jan 5. - Henry C
Potter Jr.. vice president OF the PEG
ple's state bank. Of this city. and a
prominent ngure in the financial cir
Giles Of Michigan. committed suicide IN
the bathroom Of his residence BY
shooting himself through the head.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS.
The Latest Closing Prices For Produc
and Live Stock

t"c latest NiOSin9 FTiccs or froouce
and Live Stock.
PHI ADELPHiA-FL steady;
winter extras. new. $3.75H3.eO: win
ter clear. 81 q i.25. city mills. fancy.
$3.50
RYE FLOUR steady. at s4.lOd4l5
per barrel
WHEAT steady: No. red. western,
Sl.04n lO4i5
corn dun; No. yellow. local.
C4i5 n 55iec
OATS steady: No. white. clipped.
56ihc. lower grades. 54c.
HAl steady; timothy. large bales.
SIS per ton.
POI lrRN-Live Arm hens. 13d
lac. ole ROSTERS. Toe Dressed firm (:
choice lows. l4izc; old roosters. loo
Bll Err firm. extra creamery. Doc
EGGS quiet selected, 36n 3Sc. /:
nearby &c, western. &c
POTATOES steady at s3HS5c nar
bushel Sweet Potatoes steady. at
4VU 90. per basket
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
SLAIN IN HIS STORE

West Scranton Man Who Had Ignored
Demands For Money Murdered.
Scranton. Pa. Jan. 5.-Anthony Ric-
ciardi. a prosperous fruit dealer and
confectioner. was found murdered in
his store in West Scranton. Twenty
stab wounds and long slashes were
on his left side and arm. the stiletto
with wnichshe was done TO death be
ing left sticking in his body By the
murderers.
Ricciardi had been threatened al
times with Black Hand demands for
money. and his killing Is believed to
have been due TO his refusal 10 meet
these demands.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
PAID sAs. 600 For Minor Heir.

Minneapolis. MINI, Jan. 5.-M. w.
Savage. owner OF Dan Patch. worlds
champion PAGER. became the owner OF
Minor Heir. which he bought OF p. c.
isaacs, OF Jamestown. Pa. for s45. 900.
His best time Is 1894.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
AGED MAN FROZEN 70 DEATH

Wandered From Henie. rhinly Clad
ana BarSfooted.
Mount Holly. y. }. Ian t-SearcA
for samuel Shian. a iementet man
sighty-five wears old. came % an eui
when Lewis Iippinc0tt n. sexton A.
Hcunt Holly cemetery. reE-ted taat
Sainn's body had been foG->I in the
cemetery The man was frozen %
death. Clad only in thin cio- hing Gn0
oaretooted. Shinn disappeared last
Friday. and al efforts 70 6ud him were
unasailing
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
LINCOLN STAMP

Iowa Representative Urges Common
orative Issue.
Washington. Jan. 5.-Mr. Dawson.
OF Iowa, introduced in the house a
ioint resolution authorizing the post
master general to design and issue a
special postage stamp of the denomi-
nation of 2 cents in commemoration
OF the Tooth anniversary OF the birth
of Abraham Lincoln.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-07
Escaped Mob to Freeze 70 Death

escaped MOO 70 Freeze 70 Death.
LatrObe. Pa. Jan. s-Eroxen and
covered With mud the body OF a negro
was found in the underbrush between
Kingston and BradenVille Il Is b.
lieved to b. that OF a tramp who r.
Gently attacked a foreign woman AZ
LoyalhSnna and was pursued by a
mob. but who finally escaped