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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19
Odd Gifts 70 School.

A lotus bell and several prayer
stones from India have been given to
Mount Holyoke by Miss Jessie R.
Carleton In memory of her mother, &C.
lestia Bradford, class OF "a. Another
gift to the college recently was a pic
ture Of the place where Mary Lyon
was teaching when she conceived the
idea of Mount Holyoke.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19
An Example.

"Is there any exception to the great
rule that like produces uke?"
Certainly"
Name one"
Don't you get hard cash from a
soft thing?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19
Placed.

Mrs. BIS she a Mary of the vine
clad cottage?
Mrs. M.-No, a Martha of the rub
ber-plant fiat-Harper' Bazaar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19
Ore Way 10 Look at Il.

Jinks-Ho you know, I was released
rshree times before / found a girl Ksao
would have me?
Blinks-I see. Just like a paten.
medicine: We'll shaken before TAX
en.-Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19
Lofty Ambition.

What is your ambition?"
Merely to make more money than
my wife can spend. Free
Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19

To finish the moment; to find the
journeys end in each step of the
road; to live the greatest number of
good hours is wisdom-Emerson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19
f0DOYfan9f To M0fneya

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Bears the ~
Signature of &TZzSeZSI
In Use For Over so Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19

The danger from slight cuts or wounds
Is always blood poisoning. The immedi-
ate application of Hamlins Wizard Oil
makes blood poisoning impossible
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19
NOT the Same

INOt LfIC OdTIIEs
They tell me-" said the fair widow,
that you are a student of human ma
ture?"
Yes" admitted the old bachelor,
"and I have learned a few things
about women, also"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19
Nothing
Like

them in the world. CASCARETS the
biggest seller-why? Because it's the best
medicine for the liver and bowels. It's
what they viii do for y0u-not what
sOe say they zgtH do-that makes
CASCARETS famous. Millions use
CASCARETS and it is all the medicine
that they ever need to take. so4
CASCARETS 1oc box for a weeks
treatment all druggists. Biggest seller
In the world Ailfon boxes month.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19

He is a dangerous man who spends
much time drawing fine lines between
shreWdness and sin
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19

PILES CURED IN TOIA DAYS
four druggist will refund money II PAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure any case Of Itching Blind
Bleeding or ProtFudins Piles in TO Il days. Soc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19

n. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and anvigorate stomach. liver and bowels
suGs--coated, TINY granules. easy to take
as eGldy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19

Pettit's Eye saIve For Over 100 Years
has been used for congested and infamed
eyes. removes film or scum over the ewes.
AL druggists or Howard Bros. Buffalo. NY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19

The best way to lift men is to meet
them on level.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19
COMPLETELY FRUSTRATED.
SO Sensitive to Pain She Had TO Be
Turned in Sheets.

Mrs. Eliza Kirk, S. Main St, Spen.
Ger, Ind, says: "I had been Frustrated
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19

Mrs. Wtnslow's Soothing Syrup.
Eorchildren teething, softens gums reduces IL
Examination alays pain. wind collie 25c bottle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19
false.

Clerk-This is an eight-day clock
Murphy-G'wanl It's a Ioi; theirs
only swim days in the wake!-Puck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19

An Implanted duty done is better
than 8 planned duty undona.-Baker
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19

Tin La the most valuable metal at
present exported from China.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19

SANDER soon dies if you take it out
of circulation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19
ONLY ONE "BRoMO orTININE,

That is LAXATIVE BROMO QGININE Look for
the signature of e. W. GROVE Used the World
over to Cure Cold in One Day. 25c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19

Heresy hunting is simply an obses-
sion of omniscience.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19

Mr.. Fitz--Doctor, I'm subject to vie
lent ats Of late and wonder at times
that / survive them.
DOctor-You sort of wonder at the
survival of the fittest, Ell?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-19
She No, I wouldn't marry the best.

man on earth.
He-Of course not. The bride new
er marries the best man. I-er-want
you to marry me.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26
MANY HURT IN MINE BLAST
Six Men Fatally and Five Seriously
Iniured Near Wilkes Barre.

Injured Near Wilkes-earre.
WIlkes.Barre. Pa, Jan. 26.-An ex'
plosion OF powder or gas at the
Hughestown No. 10 cOlIlery OF the
PENNSYLVANIA Coal company wrecked
n section of the mine, fatally burned
six men and seriously injured Eve
others.
Mine officials said the explosion was
of powder. It is not known how 1t nap
pened. Forty men, who were shut IN
and had a narrow escape, made their
way out safely.
II is not known definitely how many
others are in the mine, but the ON
Gals say they believe there is only
one more man missing. Scores OF the
men managed to escape by getting
out OF emergency openings as soon
as the shock OF the explosion was
felt.
Several of the officials on the sur
face at once collected a rescuing par
~ which was sent to the bottom OF
the shaft. There they met the hrst
rush of men from inside. Some OF
these men had in rushing out dragged
with them six unfortunates, who were
terribly burned.
The injured miners had been WORK
ing in the gangway where the eXplo-
sion occurred and the flames rushed
down upon them. They were given
first aid treatment by the first AID
corps of the mine, then were hurried
to the surface and taken to the nos
pital
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26
ANTITRUST LAW HITS LABOR
Members Of Union Convicted Of Con-
spiracy TO Restrain Commerce.


New Orleans. Jan. Organized
labor felt the restraining force Of the
sherman antitrust law when a jury
in the United States circuit court here
returned verdict OF guilty aga nst
members Of the New Orleans Dock
and Cotton Council.
The men were charged with con
spiracy to interfere with foreign COM
merCC.
The Dock and Cotton Council has
about $4,000 members From the mo-
mcnt a bale Of cotton or load Of lum-
Der or any other through freight
reaches the port. until it has been
slowed on a vessel. It is not handled
by any one except the members OF
ten or more unions affiliated with the
central body II was argued by the
governments attorneys that when
these conspired TO strike and tie up
the port, they interfered with inter
state commerce.
The convicted men are. James
Byrnes, former president Of the coun-
eli and at present state labor com
missioner OF Louisiana; Philip Pear
saw. former president Of the local
Coal Wheelers' union. and u. S. Swan,
former president Of the Longshore-
mems union.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26
WEST VIRGINIA SENATORS
Chiffon and Watson Elected While
Rriherv Crv is Paised.

Chiffon and Watson Elected While
Bribery Cry is Raised.
Charleston, w. Va. Jan. 26-Wi.-
liam f. Chiffon and Clarence Watson
we're chosen by the Democrats Of the
state legislature United States sena-
tors for the long and short terms re-
spectively.
The vacancies were caused by the
expiration OF Senator n. b. Scott s
term of Office and the death OF Sena-
tor Stephen b. Elkins.
Chaotic conditions confronted the
Democrats, the twenty-three Republic
cans in the lower house having with
drawn just before the balloting start
ed. There were on the clerks desk
piles Of documentary evidence relal-
ing to charges of corruption, the eX-
hibits including money that was al
legged to have passed between the
seekers after votes and certain mem
bers of the legislature.
In spite of this situation the friends
of Chiffon and Watson forced a bal
lot. Chiffon received II votes on the
call for the long term. this number
being 10 in excess Of a majority OF
the entire legislature. For the short
term Watson received 40 votes.
Rumors are already heard that Gov
ernor GlasscOck will make good his
threat to refuse commissions to the
new senators, holding their election
Illegal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26
DUPONT ELECTED
All Delaware Republicans
Vote Fer Him.
MARITIME ELECTED IN JERSEY
Has Six Votes to Spare on Joint
Ballot-West Virginia Chooses
Two Senators Despite Brib-
cry Charges.

Dover. Del, Jan. 26.-There was not
en- anti-Dupont leader present in the
Delaware legislature when the thirty
one Republican members all voted Tor
The powder manufacturer, who VIII
now go to Washington to enter upon
his first full term senatorship. the
vote was Dupont, 81; Salisbury, p.
The real thrills Of the joint session
In its work of electing Dupont were
caused when Fisher, Democrat, voted
for Dupont, and when Drexler arose
and changed his vote and Senator
Walls, Democrat, objected. Drexler
said;
Mr. Presidential view OF the fact
Henry A. Dupont has received the
votes of all the Republican members.
desire to change my vote from Rob
ert G.. Houston to Henry A. Dupont,
thereby giving him the unanimous
vote"
The applause for Drexler was so
long and heavy that Senator walls.
who was standing. could not be heard
and he sat down after getting nod
from President Monaghan, his Demo
cratic colleague.
Mr. President" said Mr.. Walls, Il
rise to object to the acceptance or re-
,ording of the motion or statement
lust made by the senator from Sus-
sex before this vote is announced. He
said the unanimous vote and | OBJ
iect."
President Monaghan. in declaring
Henry A. Dupont elected, said Sena-
tor Walls had made a timely motion.
and the result showed: Dupont, 81;
Salisbury, 81"
Owing to the excitement OF the vot-
ing, Representative Andrew l.. Fish
er. Democrat. who was keeping tally,
voted by mistake for Dupont The
Dupont men almost shouted. and the
uproar prevented Mr.. Fisher from be
ing heard in his appeal to have his
name called again.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26
FATAL EXPLOSION
Two Women Killed and Many Injured
In PHILADELPHIA.


Philadelphia, Jan. 26.-Jennie wall
and Lizzie Michigan were killed and
fifteen others scalded and hurt when
a steam mangle exploded at the plant
of the Laundry Of America, 236'4Z
South Ninth street.
Two other concerns besides the
laundry are quartered in the building,
and the number Of employees in the
place at the time OF the explosion was
over 100. Most OF them were girls.
Following the bursting asunder oil
the mangle there was panic stricken
rush for safety The explosion occur
red on the first floor, and those who
we're not injured there stumbled
blindly through the steam to the
street
From the FIVE stories above girls
came tumbling down the stairs OF the
tower fire escape, only to be met by
policemen who forced them back
shouting to them that there was nc
danger, as fire had not followed the
explosion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26

Trenton, n. j., Jan. 26.-James z.
MARITIME, of Plainfeld. was elected as
United States senator in joint session
Of the legislature to succeed John
Kean. MARITIME received AZ OF the oil
Democratic votes, or six more than a
majority of the two houses Three
votes were cast for ex-senator Smith
and one of the Democratic members
did not vote. Ex-Governor Stokes re-
ceived a majority of the Republican
votes, p out Of 80 being cast for him.
Seven of the ten members who vot-
ed for Smith took advantage of his
releasing them and voted for MARITIME.
The three who remained loyal to
Smith were Assemblymen MCGOWAN,
Phillips and Shalyey all of Essex,
Smiths home county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26
lis SHORT S5533
former School Treasurer
Under Arrest.
Held OFFICE SEVEN YEARS
Man Arrested in Brooklyn on the
Charge of Stealing Funds From
School District of Swarth-
more, Pa.
HELD OFFICE SEVEN YEARS

Media, Pa, Jan. 26.-Otto F. kolle'
former treasurer of the SwarthmoIe
school board, was arrested in Brook
Ign, n. Y, by Detective BiOn HerkihS'
Of Media, and Detectives Murphy anu
Dolan, OF New York, on the charge -
appropriatlng Sj53363 belonging ~
the school district Of Swarthmore'
Kolle moved with his family l,on D,
Swarthmore to New York Friday ' rIv
and his change OF residence proDaD,..
fastened the swearing out OF the
rant on which the arrest was MAJ Sore
The warrant was sworn out De 'son
Justice Of the Peace f. F. Wili,anSe
by Joseph F. Haines, of swarthl"V,ibe
president of the school board VI
borough. 80 the
Otto F.. Ko on Feb Is, 1901 ana WAS
school boaru o o instance accorulhB
quall,,' He was elected 70 ,' '"v ON
:, ,ssasurer Of the school u a,oo,aS ~
oil 1904. and was re'eleC'eu :"
June o,nacity for the years lsOo' l'V''
fl1l .,aa
,s07 1908 and 1909. ,...o,
''s a. treasurer Of the school district
,,a II was charged with the collec-
t nU safekeeping. transfer and dis
snrsement Of the public money De-
Ionging to the school district, and col
Iected and received the money fund'
md property Of the school district for
six years.
In his affidavit on which the war
rant was issued Haines alleges that
xolle as treasurer Of the school dis
rict of SwarthmOre. did within Two
,ears last past convert to his own use
norton OF the money belonging 10
aid school district OF Swarthmore'
Entrusted 10 him for collection, safe-
;eeping. transfer and disbursement
O wit. the sum OF s55S3G3 and up
wards. and has defaulted and failed
o pay over the same when thereunto
egally required by his successor IN
,0lce. TO wit, to Ellen p. Garwood.'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26

Washington, Jan. 26.-The depart
ment Of justice is investigating the
American Paper and Pulp association
with a view of ascertaining II that
concern has violated the Sherman
antitrust law. It was said that this
investigation has ben going on for
some time in several parts Of the
country. The report Of the inyestiga-
tors is now almost complete.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26

Politicians Think investigation Of
Vote Buying Won't Achieve Much
Danville. Ill.,, Jan. 26.-The grand
Jury investigation into the alleged
traffic in votes in Vermillion county
showed little activity.
A number Of deputy sherlns "eI.
given subpoenas to serve ana ~
summonses bore names given to 's '
grand jury by witnesses who air a or
have appeared Among those .r %r
pear before the grand jury are
Whitlock, ex-county treasurer e
A typewriter list Of quefI,,oorrs IN
said to be used by the inau .s' so,o
examining all witnesses n ."~ ,orted
scandal, and the list is gu 1saac
bv questions from For
woodward. ,,oseIv In.
Few politicians whoa - ,bis
miliar with the situate 49,
grand jury will achieve "u'"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26

New York. Jan. ga woman was
burned to death and her seven
months-old baby was overcome by
smoke in a fire which burned out the
anartments OF Michael E. Landrigan,
On West Sixty-eighth street. Landri
can who had fled to the street with
his unconscious child In his arms
was uninjured except for a cut on the
head. The police believe the fire was
caused by an overturned lamp.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26
Southern Railwa'
b. Following schedule figures pu hiishAs
Information. and are not guaranteed.
Schedule effective Nov. q. lslo.
Trains leave Washington from HeD ''on
Station.

ga.
7:so a. m. DaIly-Local for Warrenton. lViii'
and way stations.
$50 A. m Daily Tor ~ Mail
800 a. m. Uaiiy-Ohited otAuW 1870
ears 10 Birninghan & New Orleaua ing cal
s seryi &c ~ "''' . ''-
a'ss = n, Week Davs-Limited for Wenton
90 o'S Rpo-r X, Parlor car % Bar nbdrg.
4.l5 %. m. Daily BIRMINGHAM special
Through coaches and sleeping c1rs DImln Z,
9 nAnn; mnnd.v Wednesday. Ih,irs. Friday
a aoI Sa,nr J,,r1''
40 D. m. Week Daye-LocaIto r f's'""N'S
and way stations on Manassas N1enc
80 y. III I"''
Charlottessllie, ,0- 49,
4;oo p. M Doen 10 ~, 49,. -ttheastern
go p. m Daiiy ne n, oou oo,,, s,,ta-
room, sleeping cars. coaches ~ charIot'c
Greensboro, Durham -, cs,,a,.,
Columbia, Charleston 100
nah and Jacksonville. IL ch.,,.no,o.
Limited wa Lyn plils X2',ss Chsttanooo,,'
sleeping cars " ln. 49, ~ ne-car ,ervics
s'replng car =. ~ ~" ", ,,ltlanta and New
lOs4o p; m Dsny ~, 49, ns cIub and ch-
Orleans Limited-Ah ful os,iea, es,'. ~
s'rsssl ,n e 4. 70 NV Nv ~ sleeping car 70
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26
IaEollstta Wins by Bio Vote.

Madison, Wis, Jan. rs. - United
States Senator r. NJ. LaFollette was
formally reelected in joint session OF
tae Wisconsin legislature by a big
majority. Chief Clerk Shaffer, of the
assembly, read the record of the vote
in both houses. which showed that
LaFollette received "a in the senate
and SO In the assembly out Of q grand
total Of 12S votes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26
soossv.lt to Visit Arizona.

Phoenix, Ariz., Jan. 26.-Theodors
Roosevelt, Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss
Ethel Roosevelt will visit Arizona on
March IS. Colonel Roosevelt will par
ticipate in the dedication of the irri
CATION dam that bears his name, and
the following day go to Mesa, where
his son, Archie, is attending private
school The Rosevelts will leave on
March 19 for Los Angeles, Cal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26

Washington. Jan. 26.1A new do
destic postal card Is bslng i,sued by
the postoHice departIcnr designed
primarily for index Jr library pur
poses, being smaller han previous Is
sues. The size is TIFF By i've inches
The card Is whitef with -ei printing
ham Lincoln looFne 'o he left.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26
sh..ban Still Out In the Cold.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 26.-Sheehan i;
as far as ever from the senate. The
seventh ballot had this result:
Democrats-Sheehan, So; Shepard
Il; Herman, 4; Littleton. 3; Douglas
3; Gerard, 2; O'Brien. 2; Parker, 1;
Glynn, /; Herrick, l; Dix, l. Repub
licans-Depew, 70. Total vote cast
1893; necessary for choice, 81.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26
AnaInst EortlfYlna Canal.

Utica, ~ Y, Jan. 26.-The Uniyer'
salist Ministers institute closed a
three days convention here after they
had adopted resolutions against the
Notification of the Panama canal,
against the further increase Of the
army and navy. against gambling al
church fairs and in favor Of no hmita
ton of suffrage on account Of sex.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26
Rumor That Consolidated Gas Head
Will Succeed Morton.

viii Succeed Morton.
New York, Jan. 2G.-lt Is the IN
tention OF ]. Z. Morgan. it is said In
Wall street circles regarded as au-
thoritative. TO appoint George b. Cor
telyou. former secretary OF the treas
ury, to succeed Paul Morton as head
Of the Equitable Life Assurance so
Ciety.
Mr.. Cortelyou Is now president OF
the Consolidated Gas company at a
salary Of $4,000 a year. As president
of the Equitable Mr. Morton was re-
ceiying $4,000.
While no official confirmation OF the
report could be obtained, II was the
general belief that it would turn ont
to be true unless the premature pub
LEGATION OF II caused Mr.. Morgan to
change his mind. as the leaking OF
other news from his Offices has often
caused him in the past to alter his
plans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26
GAS KILLS THREE WOMEN
Asphyxiated as They Slept In Thei'
Home at Easton.

Easton. Pa, Jan. 26.-Mrs. Rebecca
Robinson. seyenty-seven years OLD
her sister, Mrs. Jennie Osborne, agec
sixty-eight, and her daughter, Mrs
Ella Reyburger, thirty-hve years old
we're asphyxiated in their home OF
the south side Of this city.
The bodies of the three womer
were found in an upstairs room. In
the cellar there was a meter used u
regulate the supply of illuminating
gas used on the south side. This ma
chine began to leak and the gas go
into their room.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26
ramous EnnlIsh Preacher Coming.

New York, Jan. &c. - Rev. John
Henry Jowett, d. d.. NJ. A., who has
been described as the greatest living
preacher in England, cabled to the
elders Of the Fifth Avenue Presbyter'
ian church that he accepts their offer
of $4,000 a year and a home, and
that he will begin his pastorate duties
the latter part OF March.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26
lands NEW RECORD
Fixes Surety Bond at 100000 In
stead Of Usual $500.

Chicago, Jan. 26.-Judge kenesaw
NJ. Lands. who already held the rec.
ord for having imposed the heaviest
fine known--the Standard Oil fine OF
S29. 00O. 00O-set a new mark In the
mater of appeal bonds, when he fixed
the surety of s1.lOO,OOO in the petit
ton of John A. Lewis. named by John
Alexander Dowie as successor and
heir to the Zion City estate.
The bond is the highest known In
the history of the federal courts. The
usual bond Is 5000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26
KiII.d hx EourEoot Fall.

Alton, ILL.,, Jan. 26.-George Hartig,
sixty-two years old, who once was at
tackled by Indians and left for dead in
Nevada. was shot through the head
by robbers and thrown into the Mis-
sIssIppi river, and had suffered many
other mishaps, was killed by fall OF
four feet.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26
Probe uncoxsrs 100000 Offer.

Washington. Jan. 26.-That pro shil
subsidy interests have offered to pa,
the New York Journal of Commerce
100000 for printing an article In "a
vor of subsidy legislation was testi-
fed to before the house committee on
ship subsidy by Alfred w. Dodsworih,
business manager Of that publication.
The offer was refused.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-26
mcuRDY,s rI1aH POSTPONED
Aviator AGAIN HIATT Trip because OF
L.. ,nds.

Aviator Again Halt
Higa ynd'' o. poo.n.o
he' W., 0. McCurdy has
postponed his p 'o'eu "'s"
Vana. No. roDortad
NV ~ -" Bur. At Sand Key 1t
was fourteen 49,, nrav.
-" eua ~ ling are ready to take
-. ~" S...s along the proposed
, .n',,o r Paulding, the only one
'ou,e eth wireless sending appa-
emmy be located fifty miles out.
- the torpedo boat destroyers
3. -, ed with a PLATFORM, on which
can descend If he Is in trou-
III an accident should precipitate
~, to the water his aeroplane Is
ed with pontoons planned to
him afoat until one OF the yes
can reach him.
r Is McCurdy's intention in case OF
ldent to overhaul his machine on
ne of the naval vessels and then pro-
eed to Havana.