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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
EASTERN STARS ELECT OFFICERS

The Eas->>--:::: S.=r Chapter, No. %,
(Masonic) at meeting Monday night
elected the following officers:
Mrs. ]. E. Undertake, worthy ma
iron; Mrs. Maurice Hirsh, associate
worthy matron; Capt. S. ]. Quinn,
worthy patron; Mrs. d. E. Smith, con
ductress; Mrs. NJ. E. Kishpaugh, as
sociate conductress; Miss Cordeiia Bau-
man, secretary; Miss Annie Myer,
treasurer; trustees, Messrs. Clearance
r. Howard, Alwyn Hundley, J. f.
Undertake.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
CLINE AGAIN IN TROUBLE

Chief of Police Newkirk, of BIuefield.
w. Va, passed through Roanoke Mon
day enroute to Catawba county, N. c.,
with A +. Cline, said to be wanted
there on the charge of having embez-
cleo 5000. Cline was captured in
Blueheld. He is returning to North
Carolina without requisition papers.
Cline will be remembered as having
figured an case in King George. He
was veterinary, with headquarters
in Fredericksburg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
IMPROVEMENTS

The steel structure of the new post
Office building is being put in place. a
car load of granite has arrived and is
being hauled from the depot.
Dir. K. q. Hildrup is having a lot Of
box stalls put in at his stable.
New offices are being put in the w.
). Embrey building on the National
Boulevard and fine heating arrange
ment is also being installed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
ANOTHER LOCAL OPTION
ELECTION FOR DANvDLLE

Petitions to Judge Aiken, of Dan
vile. asking that local option election
be ordered there after April Is, were
circulated in DanviIIe and signatures of
enough voters 70 assure the election
were obtained
Both sides are marshaling forces for
. spirited contest Danviiie went dry
April Is. two years ago, by q majority
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
: BALTIMORE CONFERENCE
delegates To Attend From This City.

Baltimore Annual Conference NJ. E.
Church, South, convened in Mount
Vernon Church, Washington, Wednes-
day, March %, Bishop Alpheus W.
Wilson presiding.
some of the most important boards of
the conference, will represent Freder-
icksburg church, leaving for Washing
ten Tuesday. Among others that will
go from this city are Mr.. w. l.. Bran
nan, Mr.. J. F. Brown, Mr.. Everett
Compton, Miss Jessie Hough.
Many important changes are TO be
made in the pastorate of several
churches in the conference, some of
which are st. Paul's, Baltimore; Wood
stock, Alexandria, etc.
A pastor is also to.be assigned TO the
Fredericksburg church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
DROWNED MAN IDENTIFIED

The body found floating in Hunting
Greek, Fairfax county, early SUNDAY
morning has been identified as that OF
Clyde Nelson, colored, of Milford, Va.
The mans father arrived in Alexan-
dria from Milford Monday and identi-
ned the body. Nelson had been en-
pioyed in Alexandria county, and had
been missing about month. II is be-
iieved he fell from bridge.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
TOOK PRISONER TO SPoTsYLvaHIA

Deputy Sheriff R. NJ. Waller was
here Monday ayd took James Jaime
son, charged with shooting at Len Wad-
lington or thSR. F. & P. r. r. on
Saturday, d Spotsylvania Jail. The
trial Will come up II Spotsyivania c.
II. Friday, March p. Before c,qure NJ.
L. Young. -.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
HOME OF NOVELIST COOKE SOLD

Mrs. A. c. Setback, of Winchester.
has purchased The Briars, the former
home of John Esten Cooke, the novelist.
located near Wildwood, Clarke county.
The place contains % acres, and was
sold for s., 200. 1t was there that Cooke
wrote his famous novels Of war DAYS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
$4,000 GIFT TO MANASSAS SCHOOL

DIR. Roop, president Of Eastern College.
Manassas. received as a gift from Mrs.
voorhees,, of New Jersey. a check for
$4,000 for a girls dormitory TO be
known as Voorhees, Hall The structure
Is TO be completed for the opening of
the next fall term.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
Bargains in Sawmill
Machinery.

Twenty-inch Planer and Watcher.
very little used: also Pony
Resan. nearly new.
10 II. 2. Geiser Traction Engine.
10 H. z. Prick Traction Engine.
10 II. T. Alamo Gasoline Engine
and Grist Mill. complete.
3 n. 2. Upright Gasoline Engine.
10 h, Z. Prick Portable Engine
8 II. p. Huber Portable Engine.
20 II. Z. Prick Portable. rebuilt.
y n, p. Prick Portable Engine
and Sawmill. complete.
Several good Secondhand Saw
mills
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
WED IN WASHINGTON

Mr.. Willie L. Brooks, of Bowling
Green, and Miss Elva f. Wright, OF
Delos, Caroline county, were married
in Washington Monday by Rev. J. B.
Mclaughlin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
CUPID'S EXCURSION

Mrs. J. r. Gin, superintendent, gives
her animal Easter excursion from
Richmond TO Washington next Monday.
This is known as "Cupid's Excursion -
for on Il go dozens of couples en-
route to Washington TO marry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24

For good grade of clover seed and
other field seeds call on Decker < Al
rich. They carry a full stock of the
genuine Olive plOws and repairs, F. F.
and Dixie plows and castings, pillow
clevises. etc
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
DEATH IN SP0TSYLVANIA

Mrs. Susan Haislip, widow Of the
late Henry h. Hsislip. died Monday at
her home near McHenry, in Spotsyl-
vania county, of paralysis. aged eighty
one years. She is survived by three
daughters and one son.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
PURE BRED BOONE COUNTY
WHITE SEED CORN

Grown and sold under the rules Of the
Virginia Corn Growers Association.
Price $500 a bushel on ear and s.. 80 a
oushel sheiied. f. o. b.
{. u. Gravatt.
mlSu Port ROYAL. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
DEMOCRAT WON

Eugene \. Foss, Democrat. was elect
ed to Congress from the Fourteenth
Massachusetts district. a Republican
stronghold by over 5000 majority.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
REAL ESTATE WANTED

We have buyers for real estate on
Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers.
List your property with US at once.
Piedmont Real Estate Agency,
u Fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
STEVENS PRESIDENT

Carrying out agreement. Geo. W.
Stevens, president c. & o. r. r.. has
been elected president of the Hooking
Valley system. recently acquired by the
c & %
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
EGGS FOR MATCHING

Want TO sell genuine Rhode Island
ked eggs at .5c per setting Of Is. No
other kinds Of fowls on the place.
Mrs. c. X. Dickinson.
m-4llm Milford Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
WANTED

First class operator on Defiance or
Mount Morris spoke finishing machine
State age. experience. wages by hour
or piece. When could accept position.
Address y. Star Office. m22ls2t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24

DR. II NJ EcKENROUE. DENTIST
Office hour 9 and Ia s.; flee Main
street. over Goolrick's drug srors
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
MONEY TOLOAN

In sums TO suit on good security. APP
ply TO Lee J. Graves. attorney If
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums Of $500 and upwards, real
estate security. Apply to Chichester &
Chichester. attorneys. Il n
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
SEED CORN

Jno. s. Terrell.
fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-24
FRANK II. TYLER.

Mrs. J. r. Gill, superintendent o.
the Male Orphan Asylum, of Richmond
will run her
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
STUDENTS LIKED HIM
Mayor GaYBor Won The Hearts OF ST.
Johns Boys

Mayor Gaynor made a striking impress
sion on the students and faculty of ST.
Johns College, when he delivered the
commencement address TO the graduates
last June. On the same occasion he
received the degree of doctor of laws.
He voiced his interest in young men
when he said IF | were allowed TO
select my audience | would always speak
to young men, especially college men. -
While he was at Annapolis he spent
most of his time mingling with the
students. He showed keen interest in
their work and ambitions. and he was
able to discuss athletics with them in a
way that won their hearts. He re-
counted incidents of the days of his
youth and told many amusing stories.
The common impression of him as cold
and distant was found by the St Johns
students to be wrong, for he was TO
them a most agreeable companion and
amusing story-teller. He was ''one of
them" in more than one sense while
he was guest at the college
He also gave them some good advice
Among other things, he said:
You should leave college with moral
and intellectual independence. You
should have that honesty which will
prevent you from acting with any po-
litical party from mere habit or because
your father acted that way" Mayor
Gaynor while he was here was enter
tanned by President Fell. of St. Johns
College, and dinner was given in his
honor by the Hon. j. Writ Randall.
former State Senator.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
Al NEW TOWN
WeemstOwn Near Annapolis Thriving
Healthy Little Town
WeemstoWn, Aug. 9. 1910.

eIuskOhl1s aug - 4S1V-
Dear Mr.. Editor 1T may not go
amiss to let you know that there is
springing up within close proximity
TO Annapolis, a thriving and healthy
little town, to be known as Weems-
town. 1t includes the territory lying
between Bests Gate and Severn River
and bordering on the north side of
Weems' Greek.
The citizens of that community have
long felt the want of a permanent
name for that place, so they met
Monday night Autographed for i'm
provement and adopted the above
name as permanent. We are striving
for improvements. We have the foun-
dation for a beautiful suburb as we'll
as an excellent town, with high ele-
vations, no malaria, pure drinking
water, electro cars close by and the
beautiful Severn almost surround.
ing US, and, with the whole citizenship
patriotic and enthusiastic, we ex-
pect in the near future to make q
wonderful showing.
The names of the officers of the as.
ISOLATION are as follows: Chairman,
Mr.. Daniel S. Sprogle; vice-chair.
man, Mrs. E. o. Tilghman; secretary.
Mrs. Harry Lee; treasurer, Mr..
Charles II. Tudor.
Very truly yours,
THOMAS E. STEVENS.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
FASTEST Big FIGHTER
BaitIeship Delaware Steams "a Hours
At 20 Knots

The new battleship Delaware returned
from her trial trip along the coast to
the Bradford Coaling Station Monday
night with one of the happiest crews in
the service over the showing made by
the big fighter.
In addition to the records reported
from Washington today, it was learned
tonight. the 'dreadnought" held one
satisfactory test of steaming "a knots
an hour for "a hours.
: Capt Charles A. Cove expressed his
keen pleasure not only over the cruising
ability of his ship, but over her fighting
qualities. All her turret guns were
discharged simultaneously and then the
whole battery of 10 and 12-inch guns
was fired at once. This supreme test
of a battleship's offensive power the
new dreadnought met excsllently, wire
less reports said last night.
After taking on coal she will take a
shaking down cruise along the New
England Coast.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
Movements OF Naval Vessels

The collier Hector has arrived at
Bradford, the torpedo boat Macdonough
at Newport, the collier Lebanon a t
Provincetown, the gunboat Marietta at
Guantanamo, the training ship Granite
State at New York yard, the cruiser
North Carolina and tug Potomac at
Norfolk, the cruisers Tennessee and
Montana at Hampton Roads and tug
Standish, torpedo boat Bagley and sub
marine Cuttlesfih at Solomon's Island.
The cruiser Wolverine and gunboats
Gopher, Yantic, Nashville and Don
Juan de Austria have sailed from AL
pena for Buffalo. the cruiser Chester
from Hampton Roads for Boston, the
cruiser Birmingham from Hampton
Roads for New York, the cruiser New
York from Cavite for Yokohama, the
battleship North Dakota from Temp
kinsville for Fort Pond, N. Y, and
the gunboat Yorktown from Acapulco
for Corinto.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
A NAVAL HERO COMMENDED
Seaman Stout Saved Lives OF Woman
And Two Children

For heroism by which three lives
were saved. Earl L. Stout, an ordinary
seamen in the Navy, has been com
mended by Rear Admiral Mason. Act
ing Secretary of the Navy. Stout. VINO
is attached to the training ship Frank
lin, now stationed at Norfolk, while
making a trip from the vessel to the
navy yard landing in barge, hearu
cells for helm and discovered that wo-
man. child about years old aud an
infant were tioundering about IN the
water from an overturned skiff. He
went to the rescue. He supported the
boy and the infant and dragged them
toward an approaching skiff, and. when
they were safe aboard swan back and
rescued the woman. According TO his
commanding officer, Stout made no
report of the heroic conduct and seemed
reticent and modest when cushioned
about it" Stout. who has only beer
in the service six months, is n native
of Illinois.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
ON HER LAST JOURNEY
Frigate Portsmouth To Become Naval
Museum AT Seattle

The frigate Portsmouth. one of the
last of the old square rugged partici-
pants in the Civil War still afloat,
weighed anchor Monday on the first leg
of her last journey. She will shortly
sail for Seattle, where she is to be
transformed into a naval museum.
The Portsmouth was built at Ports
mouth, N. H.. but she was largely
mannd by State of Washington men.
and the claim of their descendants was
given first call by the federal govern
ment, although San Francisco also put
in bid for her because she it was that
took possession of California in the
name of the United States.
Her journey Monday was brief. She
was towed to the New York Navy Yard
where her seams will be fresh calked
for her trip around the Horn and VI
the Pacific Coast Until last year the
Portsmouth was kept in commission as
training ship for the New Jersey Ma
val Reserve, but they abandoned her fol
the more modem monitor Tonopah.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
TINTED GLASSES
Color Test Being Wade By NAVY Doctor
For Range Officers

In order to ascertain the proper tint
and chemical composition of the eye
glasses to reduce to. minimum the
ultra violet and infracted rays COM
monty considered irritant to the ner-
vous system, Passed Assistant Surgeon
Harold w. Smith, u. S. NJ, is now
engaged.
The Investigations are looked for
ward to with much interest at the
Navy Department, as they will be
particularly important to watch Off
GERS and range officers on duty on
ships and especially to officers on duty
in tropic seas where the light is in
tense
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
LOOK At IHlsl EXCURSIONS IN ONE
Thursday, August 18th, Steamer "AnnapO-
lis" TO colchester, BsttertOH, HaVre
dc Grace, Susquehanna River
and Port Deposit.

NoTE The Steamer will leave An
napolis at = A. NJ, for a trip up the
Bay, stopping at Colchester, stopping at
Betterton, up the beautiful Susquehan-
ma River stopping at Havre de Grace,
passing the numerous Islands, the Fish
Hatchery, Perryville, the Highlands,
through the three great Bridges.
FARE Round Trip, Scots. Children
under IL years, 25cts TO colchester,
Betterton, Havre de Grace or Port De
post Returning to Annapolis at p. m
Now don't miss it, it's the only one of
the kind this year. Meals and refresh
ments on the boat, or bring your lunch
box. Music for dancing. Everything
first-class but the price. No baby car
riages allowed. Respectfully,
THE COLCHESTER co.
aIOI2t3I51617
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
WANTS MORE FIGHTERS
General Wood Says $1,000 Men Are
Needed For The Army Fighters
Not Ffilis Desired

The enlisted strength of the Army
during the present fiscal years has
been approxim ately at $1,000 men
under the arrangement of the esti-
mates by Major General Leonard
Wood, chief of staff and approved by
President Taft.
General Woods plan is to use the
Army appropriation for soldiers and
material and make reductions in
cher directions. The new Chief of
Staff wants an army of fighting
men equipped for business and says
he is willing TO make sacrifices in
other ways to obtain it.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
To Buy Rubber Clothes

At the regular monthly meeting of
the Water Witch Hook and Ladder
Company held last night it was uracti-
cally determined to purchase rubber
coats and rubber boots for the company
A number of bids to furnish the boots
and coats were receiveud, and referred
to a special committee consisting of
former Mayor G.. II. Claude, Arthur
Wheatley, and Jesse A. Fisher. The
bid of John Levy was found the lowest,
and this bidder will in all probability
be awarded the contract.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
Secretary Meyer Going To Newport

George Won l.. Meyer, Secretary of
the Navy, and his family are to be
visitors at Newport, r. l., during the
stay of the Atlantic battleship fleet in
Narragansett Bay. Secretary and Mrs.
Meyer and the Misses Meyer are expec-
ted next Saturday and will pass the
coming week with Mr.. and Mrs. r. l..
Beeckman. Mr.. and Mrs. Beeckman
are arranging large dinner party
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
A JACKIE SHOT DOWN
Unidentified Man Assaults Sailor With.
out PrOyOca,iOn

: Without provocation, it is claimed,
James Smith, a sailor on the United
States battleshp North Dakota, now
at the New York navy yard, was shot
and seriously injured by an unidenti-
ed man on Sands street, Brooklyn,
near the navy yard, Monday.
Smith, with two other jackies,
was accosted by the stranger, who
asked civil question and received
a civil reply. Without word, how
ever, the man drew a revolver and
shot Smith in the groin. The other
sailors gave chase, but Smiths as
sailant made good his escape. The
police think the act was that of an
insane man.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
Des Moines To Sail For Liberia

The United States cruiser Des Moines,
which arrived at Las Palmas July 80,
Will SAL on August Il Tor LIBERIA:
ested in founding a marine hospital
there, and the Dies Moines will leave
several feverstricken marines at that
port and will pick them up on her re-
turn here in October.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
Delaware Exceeded Her Contract

Official reports from the speed trial
of the new dreadnought battleship Del
aware, received at the Navy Depart
ment yesterday, are that the ship ex-
ceeded her contract speed on all the
tests. The Delaware averaged p IL
knots an hour for four consecutive
hours under forced draught and 10 knots
an hour for "a consecutive hours at nor
NAL
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
Naval Orders

These navy orders have been issued
Capt. w. n. Little, from Bath.
Me, to inspector of machinery Fore
River Shipbuilding Company, Quincy,
Mass.
Lieutenant Commander A. Crenshaw,
to Bath, Me-. as Inspector machinery
Bath Iron Works.
sssEngsins o. w. Kenyon and W. Z.
Beehler. from the Cleveland to the
West Virginia.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
Picnic Postponed

St. Martins German Luthern Sunday
School picnic that was TO have been
held at Boucher's grove today. has been
postponed until tomorrow on account of
the weather. There win be dancing in
the evening.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
Divorce Granted

A divorce avinculo matrimonii was
granted by the Circuit Court for Anne
Arundel county to Mrs. Mayme Il.
Sampson from her husband Philip 5.
Sampson through her counsel T. Ar
rington Thompson. Abandonment was
alleged in the bill of complaint.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
Cruisers Sail For Valparaiso

The cruisers Pennsylvania and Col
orado, which have been undergoing re-
pairs at the Puget Sound Navy Yard.
sailed yesterday for Valparaiso. They
will stop at San Francisco to pick up
the cruisers Washington and California.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
C0RSETS PROVE REAL ARMOR
Save Wearer's Life When Vehicle Runs
Over Her

Miss Emma Beckley, of Philadel-
phia, was so happy when hospital
surgeons at Atlantic City, N. j., as
sured her after she had been knocked
down and run over by an omnibus on
Atlantic avenue on Saturday night,
that her only injuries were few
trivial cuts and bruises that she re-
fused to prosecute the driver.
The wheels of the heavy hack pass
ed over the young woman's chest, but
her corsets proved a life preserver
and she soon left for her hotel.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
In MemOrIag

COOPER. In loving remembrance of
Mrs. FLORENCE V. COOPER,
daughter of Rev. A. Dennis, who
died six years ago today, August
10, 1904.
BY HER FATHER AND SISTERS.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10

Banking hours at Annapolis Bank
iny q Trugt Co. open till 6 p. NJ. on
Saturday; other days till p. nj.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
Wants, Lost, Found, For Sale, &c

Advertisements under this head not exceed
.ng Illness times 35cts.. week. Scots bets
for each additional line.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10

Annapolis Banking -& Trust Com
pany open till 6 r NJ. Saturdays.
Plenty time to deposit your savings.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10

PROPOSALS - Sealed Proposals endorsed
Proposals for laying Sewer on West St.
will be received by the city clerk uD to noon
August 18th, 1910 at which time they be pub
Ideally opened and read. For plans and specifi-
cations apply 10 the City Engineer. The COM
mittee reserves the right to reject any and all
bids. ELMER K. PARKINSON. Chairman.
a93t
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10
F O e AL Z

FOR SALE-ONE GOOD BREED MARE
one good work HORSE. Having no use
for same will sell cheap. Apply 10 GEO. W.
ROBBINS. Germantown. asst
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-10

This Space For Daily Historical Events
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-06-10
EXPLOSION Kills Eight.

Eight quarrymen were instantly
killed and four were injured by the
premature explosion Of a blast in the
ouarrv of the Lehigh Portland Cement
company at their mill B. West Cop
Law. near Allentown, Pa.
Among the dead is Daniel Cannon
foreman. of Allentown, a widower'
who leaves ten children. The four in
iured we're foreigners and were able
to 60 home.
The men we're preparing three holes
sixty feet deep. and had put in SOC
sticks of dynamite when the explo
sion occurred. No one knows the
cause. but it is believed something
fell into the hole. causing the cap &c
explode. The force Of the dynamite
was exerted upward and 1000 tons o.
rock were dislodged.
Cannon and two men were hurled
200 feet away, and four men were
thrown into a wheat field. All were
horribly dismembered The eighth MAJ
is buried under the rock.