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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06
MatteaWan For His!

(AtIanta COnStltutiOn.)
We believe that New York city is
on the verge of reform Witness the
letter of a lawyer, who complains
that he is paid too much.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06
In Carrigan's Class.
(HOuStOn POSt.)

If LOeb's percentage is to be deter
mined by his putouts, his fielding
average is going to show up pretty
WELL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06

Did you notice the number OF things
that are really happening in this adj
ministraton!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06

They dc say that horses are high in
Kansas Wonder if the unskilful
maril ulatlon of automobiles by the
wealthy farmers has created search
tv1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06
And Seldom Gets It.
(NeW Bedford Standard.

New Bedford Standard)
Bad Judgment in a foreman cost a
railroad company $4,000. The cpl
sode indicates one of the reasons why
good Judgment is worth a good sal
airy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06

Secretary of War DickinSOn's aSser-
ton that the army needs exercise
sounds suSpiciOusly like a hint that he
would like to take fling at Zalaya.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06
Up Much uonuer,

(St Paul Pioneer Press.)
Wilbur Wright says he can stay in
the air five hours. We know politi-
clans who have beaten that record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06

That new steamship line from Gal
weston to Boston offers Texans another
opportunity to get back to civilization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06
Two of a Kind.

"This," said the senior member of
the law firm, sis another case OF Greek
meeting Greek"
"How's that?" queried the junior
member.
Zone affinity is suing another affin-
ity," replied the other-Chicago Daily
News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06
The Last Straw.

"That husband of mine has gone too
far. I can't stand him another day."
Why, what's the trouble now?"
"Why, last night he actually COM
planned that my mustard plasters
were not as hot as those his mother
used to make!"-Leslie's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06

1t has not yet been demonstrated
what Il k;1napper would want Of
Rockefeller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06

King Edward has accepted the job
of settling the AlSop claim and MS
troubles will soon begin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06
Brain Food.

why do you eat nothing but fish,
old chappie?' inquired the freshman.
I'm training" explained the sopho-
more. Trying to make the debating
team."-Kansas City Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06
Mountainous.


Meat dealers make the point that,
aside from the detail that his figures
are all wrong, Secretary of Agricul-
ture Wilson's report is all right
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06

The opening of the baseball season
occurs about four months hence, so
cheer up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06

1t may be that DR.. Cook has gone
back to sec if his Witnesses need any
more gum drops
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06

Shall we take the result in Alabama
as a retuhe to Mr.. Bryan's new plat
form?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06

Shop early. Christmas will be here
before you know it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06
LIGHT AND AIRY.
The Wav They Do.

"pon will YOU tell me something's"
Yes. son. What is it?''
when jockeys beat records do they
do it with a whip?'-Baltimore
American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06

Eng!and's battleship program il
growing faster than her income.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06

Hetty Green is lending money again!
Confidence has indeed returned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06

A Boston election without a session
of the grand jury would be incomplete.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06
Maine Gossip
The Great Pianists.

If | could have the skill so rare
Which in their makeup lies,
I'd be content to have their hair;
But never otherwise.
WA ShingtOn Sta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06

Monday December 6, 1909.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06

Entered at tho Augusta Post once -
sec0nd class mail matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06

Who says that Maine apples will not
keep? Lance Stevens of Parkman re-
Gently showed to friends splendid
ben Davis which he has kept in his
cellar for four years. Mr.. Stevens
says he took no precautions to pre-
serve the apple but all the same, it is
apparently as well preserved and as
sound as when harvested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06

The first sleigh ride for 40 years was
enjoyed by Stephen Pullen early this
week when his brother Fred of North
Arson took him out for a spin. Ste
phen Pullen makes his home in the
southern part of California and says
that snow and ice do not form part
of the attractions there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06

Summer still lives although Christ
mas is drawing near. Leland Little
field gathered large bunch of fra
grant mayfloWers a few days ago near
his home in Springvale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06

For the first time in q years, Nat
at his former home in Calais. He finds
many changes and many of his old
friends are gone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06

Twenty quarts on the very best of
honey was the find Of two KennehHnF-
port hunters recently. A dead tree
was the home of a lot of bees and the
men took the sweets gathered by the
workers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-06

A Fryeburg lady gave Swedish
party to a number of friends a few
evenings since and everything was
carried out as she saw it done at a
party given for her in Sweden a year
ago. The table cloth used was one wo>
ven by lie hostess mother i'm Sweden
and the real Swedish bread used is
said to retain its original flavor for
three wears.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25
SW|TCHMEN
MAY RETURN
TOMORROW
NOW AWAITING THE WORD
FROM ST. PAUL WHICH
WILL FORMALLY BRING
STRIKE TO AN END.

Sunday or Monday will prob
ably see the striking switchmen
back at work in the Northern Pa
cific and Great Northern yards.
At the conference in st. Paul yes
terday between President Hawley
of the Switchmen's union and the
railway officials the terms of tenn
porary settlement pending arbi-
tration were agreed upon, except
the time when the men should be
taken back to work. The rail-
roads wanted thirty days in which
to restore the men to their old
positions. President Hawley de-
manded immediate reinstatement
of all the striking employees.
Representative Maxfield of the
local union, who is handling the
Tacoma situation for the strikers,
said this morning that his last
telegram from President Hawley
was received yesterday, just be-
fore the conference.
This assured him that ther~
would be an immediate settlemeI
of the trouble. He expects de-
mite notice of the settlement t
day.
The dispute will in the mea1
time be taken up by a board {
arbitration now being organize
In Chicago. The switchmen wi
go to work on the wage scale C
November /, hich allows 35 an
80 cents an hour for day work TO
foremen and helpers, and 81 an
"a cents for night work, at al
points east of Billings, Mont.
West of Billings an increase OF
2 cents per hour over these fig
ures is allowed. The result OF
the arbitration, it is expected.
will bring an additional increase
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25
EXPLORER WILL
NOT GIVE UP
FIGHT
SAID TO HAVE WRITTEN TO
BROTHER THAT HE WILL.
YET PROVE HE WAS FIRST
TO REACH POLE.

(By United Press Leased Wire. }
NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-It was
stated at Brooklyn today that g
letter has been received from DR.
Frederick A. Cook declaring that
he will not accept as final the
rejection of his records by the
Copenhagen consistory.
He is said to have written that
he is now preparing to return tc
Etah for his instruments and
further records.
Cooks brother William said
today:
'The trouble is that Fred
isn't scientific enough to suit the
blue-stockings who would bask in
the reflected glory of a great sci.
enlist. But he will yet show the
world that he is the first man to
reach the pole"
Fiala declared today that after
examining Cooks Mt. Mckinley
records he is convinced that the
explorer deliberately deceived his
closest friends.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25

With girlish enthusiasm she
enumerated the presents that
have been showered upon her by
her friends. There were hand
kerchiefs, stockings, silver
thimble, a box and a basket OF
candy, pictures. a gold chain and
cross and an abundance of fruit
She will eat dinner with the ma.
tron and another woman prisoner
Charles Newcomb also talked tc
the reporter from his cell, saying
This is just about the same as all
other days to us. / am feeling
pretty good, under the circum.
stances"
Newcomb is about as cheerful
as usual, but seemed piqued be-
cause no one had been in to see
him.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25
ENDS LIFE BY PLACING HEAD ACROSS
RAIL in FRONT OF MP. SWITCH ENGINE
Unknown Man Meets
Quick Death in
Half Moon
Yards

With apparent deliberation an
unidentified man placed his head
across the rail in front of North
ern Pacific switch engine in the
Halfmoon yard last night and met
a quick death by decapitation.
The body was found at O'Clock
this morning, which had been
dragged ten feet by a passing
train and the head was completely
severed from the body.
Tracks in the SNOW showed how
the man, apparently with deliber.
ate purpose, had walked to the
spot, stood contemplating the ter
rtfble deed, and then laid himself
on the ground with his head
across the rail. The severed
head was found between the rails,
while the body, still warm, lay De-
tween two tracks, scratched by
being dragged over the ties, but
otherwise uninjured.
Nothing was found on the bo 1y
to indicate the identity of the
man. A pipe and some tobacco
were found in one pocket, but n !
money, letters or papers were dis
covered. In the rim of the hat
of black felt a poorly scrawled
name could be seen. but the wet
snow had obliterated the tracing,
and until the hat is thoroughly
dry lit will be impossible to make
out the name.
The unfortunate man was ap-
parently a laborer, fairly we'll
dressed. He was smooth shaver
with dark reddish hair, and mid
die aged. The thumb Is missing
from the left hand, and this may
be the means of identification.
1t was first thought that the
body was that of a switchman
named Logan, who left for Seattle
last night with s39 on his perso j +.
Coroner Shaver Investigated this
theory and found that such is not
the case. Logan is definitely
known to have gone to Seattle
yesterday, and that he wore a
beard when he left Tacoma.
The body was taken to the un
dertaking parlors of Mellinger &c
Co., where it awaits identification
No inquest will be held, as no
witnesses to the death have been
discovered and accidental death or
foul play is not suspected.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25
IN PRISON CELL MRS KVALsHAUG
TALKS GLEEFULIY OF
PRESENTS SHE RECEIVED

my friends have been very
kind to me, and they have re-
|membered me with many fine
gifts, but the only thing that
grieves me is the fact that there
are so many of the prisoners who
have not received a single thing.
l am very sorry for them and l
will send lot of fruit to every
one in the jail. l suppose New
comb will get his share of what
give. but I shall insist that the
jailer start on the other side of
the jail"
This was the statement of Mrs.
Martina Kvalshaug, the alleged
|accomplice with Charles Newcomb
in the murder of her husband,
made, from her cell to a reporter
this morning.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25
I. p. WILSON, CIVIL
WAR VETERAN, DEAD

Isaiah P. Wilson, aged 76 years,
aveteran of the Civil war, died
yesterday at his home, SIS South
j street.
He is survived by widow,
three daughters, Mrs. Grace At
kinson, and Nelly and Bertha Will
son of this city, and one son in
Denver.
Mr.. Wilson was a member of
the First Congregational church,
and belonged to Custer post of the
G. A. R. The family have only
lived in the city about one year,
but since coming here Mr.. Wilson
had invested extensively in Taco
ma real estate.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25
PAWN BROKER
CAUGHT IN
TOLLS

Loan sharks in Tacoma are
waiting for the outcome of the
hearing Monday of M. Bloom. the
Pacific avenue pawn broker, who
was arrested today on a charge Of
selling kodak pawned with him,
before the ninty days after the
date for his redemption had ex-
pired.
William G. Kerch swore to the
warrant for Blooms arrest.
Kerch secured a small loan OH
his kodak, which was redeemable
on November IL. He failed TO
secure his kodak by that time, and
on December IT, Kerch alleges.
Bloom sold the instrument. The
Session Laws of Washington for
1909 state that Every person
who shall sell any property hei 1
for redemption within ninety days
after the period of redemption
expires is guilty of a misdemeal-
or" The case will he tried before
Police Judge Arntson.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25
HEWITT THINKS SETEL
PLANT Is ASSURED

"We are getting nearer to the
steel plant all the time, and
guess we will get 1t fixed up" said
Henry Hewitt today. In discussing
the Chambers creek proposition
being promoted by A. p. Gillies.
The delay in turning the deed
over to the steel company has been
caused by minor disagreements
over details in the contract which
both Mr.. Gillies and Mr.. Hewitt
expect to be adjusted in due time.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25
1000 WOUNDED
GOING HUNGRY

BLUEFIELDS, Mic, Dec. 25.-
Today is Christmas in Bluefields
in name only.
Rama, where 1000 captured
government soldiers are quartz :
ed, is a scene of desolation.
The men are sick, hungry and
suffering from their wounds de-
spite American aid. The facili-
ties are inadequate and the food
and medical supplies short.
Scores of wounded soldiers az
In danger of death owing to the
absence of antiseptics.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25
TO DIG DEEP WATER
CANAL TO PACIFIC

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 25.-
Announcing that the money has
been secured to carry its plans to
completion, the Pacific City Canal
company has filed articles of in
corporation. 1t has capital
stock of 1000, eco. and will con-
struct a deep water canal from
Lake Flores, McCurry county, to
the Pacific ocean,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25
LOST SHIPS FATE
REMAINS MYSTERY

SEATTLE, Dec. 25.-The fate
of Captain Hansen and IA mem
bers of the crew of the schooner
Susie M. Plummer, which was re-
ported derelict last Tuesday by the
Kaga Maru, promises to be one of
the great mysteries of the deep.
The tug Tyee, which has been
aiding the United States tug sno-
homish in the search, has given
up all hope of ever finding them.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25

because of the poor service on
the Twelfth street line and the
cable.
THE cable line is a public nuls-
ance, inadequate to carry the peo-
pie and an obstruction to this
street" said A.. B. Crowl today.
I'VE demand some kind of a di-
rect connection with the down
town district. We also want a
double track on Twelfth street, as
was promised us two years ago
by the T. r. & p. on condition
that the street be paved. The
company later flatly repudiated It's
rIromiso.',
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25
IMPROVEMENT CLUBS WILL COMBINE To SECURE BETTER CAR SERVICE

In an effort to force the T. r.
& p. company to give better SER
vice in the operation of the Taco.
ma street car SYSTEM. a meeting
of delegates from all the improve
ment clubs of the city has been
called for Thursday evening, DE-.
cember 80, at 1917 South Twelfth
street. The movement has been
inaugurated by the Twelfth Street
club, through B. A. Crowl, chair
man of the grievance committee.
Letters announcing the meeti g
were sent to all clubs today.
The Twelfth Street club is UP
In arms against the T. r. & P.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25
zELAYA WILL FIGHT
To REGAIN POWER
(By United Press Leased Wire ,

(By United Press Leased Wire. }
C0RINTO, Mic, Dec. 25.-De-
claring that Nicaragua isn't
through with him yet, and that
hewill soon regain his power,
former President Zelaya is here
ready to flee the country.
He reiterated his announcement
of the United States and the
part 1t has played in his dethrone-
ment, and again threatened Es-
trada and the revolutionists.
Zelaya is a nervous wreck an 4
will not appear on the street
without a heavy guard. Zelaya
declared that he hasn't a dollar.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25
CHANGEs HIS NAME
| TO GET A BRIDE

SEATTLE, Dec. 25.-Profess-
ing his willingness to oblige his
intended wife in any way she
might request. Bruno Jankowski
yesterday cheerfully mounted the
stairs and asked Judge
y. T. Ronald to change his name
to Bruno jam. W
MY name is much longer than
necessary" he told the court.
People often mistake me for a
Russian, when as a matter of fact
/ am of Polish descent.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25
Cook Going Back
After His Records
CHRISTMAS

Tradition sets this anniversary birth of Jesus
Christ of Nazareth
History says he carpenter The Christian
that he came especially to the world from suffering
Jew Genle Buddhist Mohammedan learning
shes 1t is conceded Chrits
nations today are exempng according
uons the life and teachings
HAPPY DAY FOR
Business Us at standstill in Tacoma all uniting
spirit Master
good will among The Christmas spirit growing
dreds today publicly privately devotng their
the lives
the material blessings bestowed the majority
Tacoma today thoroughly of
man brotherhood Perhaps will entirely
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25
FIRE IS cause
or SCARE

A chimney fire in the annex to
the Fannie Paddock hospital
early this morning, caused consid-
erable excitement among the pa
tients in the hospital. The quick
response of the fire department
prevented damage.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25

Somebody is enjoying a Christ
mas dinner today at the expense
of Mrs. w. L. Barnard, 1902 South
Proctor, who told the police this
morning that fine large goose
and two fat hens had been lifted"
from the roost during the night.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25
NOW WHICH ONE
IS MIR. JOHNSON

III. Johnson, No. l and No. q
is the way two drunks who wer,
discovered trying to steal a kei
of beer at Thirteenth and Com
merce streets last night are book
ed at the police station. Boil
men gave the same name. The,
will be arraigned Monday befor,
Police Judge Arntson.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25
ME and Mettler" Ask for
A Half Million Bond Issue

"Me and Metter" county commissioners who have run
things with high hand and county
nnancia dhc now want the people to help them outh
issue o. haf million dollars The
OF $l200OO start with in the
100000 to finish the Thuon county line
100000 to build the road to the
the Mt Tacoma $5e for i'm
and - -
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25

At 10 O'Clock this morning,
about 500 little ones with their
parents crowded into the third
floor of the Arcade store, where
they were each given a present
through the generosity of Ken
nedy brothers, proprietors. The
whole floor was thrown open to
the little visitors, and their
hearts were made joyous by the
beautiful display of toys and
Christmas things.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25
jolly Old St. Nicholas 60
Deals Out Presents to
1,5O0 Poor Children sMz
Many Gather at EIks' Hall to
Greet Santa Claus-Other Or.
CARNATIONS i'm City Spread
Christmas Cheer.

1t is estimated that 1900 poor
children will have been given pres
ents and provided a happy Christ
mas through the kim efforts OF
the several of Tacoma's benevo-
lent societies before the Christmas
festivities are closed tonight.
Santa Claus at Elks' Hall.
Never were children made any
happier than were 400 youngsters
from Tacoma's poor homes who
gathered at Elks' hall this morn
ing to see Santa Claus. The lodge
room was decorated with a dis
play unique and beautiful, with
Santa and real reindeer, two
Christmas trees, and row after
row of presents, all displayed on
an icy field of diamond dust.
Invitations were personally de-
livered to the invited guests yes
terday and street car tickets left
at each home.
The Salvation Army yesterday
delivered 1875 baskets to poor
families and 1t is estimated that
between 900 and 700 children
were provided with good Christ
mas dinners in this way. In addi-
ton to this, there will be a Christ
mas tree and program at the hall,
1920 Commerce street, Monday
evening, to which all poor chill
dren are cordially invited. Pres
ents of clothes and necessary ar
ticles together with little stock
ings full of candy will be present
ed to each child.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25

Mrs. Polly Bolotin, of Los An
geles, is in the hospital fatally
burned as the result of the break
ing of a kerosene lamp which she
was lighting. She refused to
allow her small children to come
near her for fear their clothes
would catch fire and before aid
could reach her she was uncon-
sciouS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25

The Volunteers of America
have arranged to have a Christ
mas tree next Thursday evening
at the hall, 1901 Pacific avenue,
and about 800 children will be
present. All poor children are
invited.
This organization has also pro-
vided dinners for numerous poor
families.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25

William Payne and wife were
killed by an electric car while
driving home with a load IF
Christmas ,resents, at Hamilton,
Ohio.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25

The wife and 3-year-old daugh-
ter of Trooper Frank Morton Of
the cavalry at Fort Meyer, Wash
ington, are dying in the hospital
from lamp explosion.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25
TRAIL
IN WAKE Of
SANTA CLAUS
CHRISTMAS DAY IS MARRIED
by NUMEROUS TRAGEDIES
IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE
COUNTRY MANY BURNED
TO DEATH.

The wires today are ticking out
the news of casualties in various
parts of the country due to
Christmas festivities.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-25

With a bundle of toys under
his arm, Fred H. Hunter of Stock
ton. Cal, walked into his home to-
day to find his F-year-old son,
Rolla, dead. The lad was burned
to death by his clothes catching
fire from a fireplace.