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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
Iudaa 0rimsIeY Honored /.

Judge D. A. Grimsley, Of Culpeper,
served for the lsst time Saturday as
Judge OF the Amherst Circuit Court, be
having been appointed to circuit that
does not include Amherst As token
Of their esteem the members Of the bar OF
Amherst adopted resolutions expressive
Of their sentiments and presented to the
Judge q handsome silver loving cup
IndRe Grimsley responded leelingly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
Oyster League Declares For Baylor
Survey

The fret annual convention Of the Dye.
ter Leagues OF Virginia WAS held at
Chincotesgue Thursday. Delegates from
the various leagues were present and met
in secret session, morning and afternoon.
At night In the Union Baptist church
there was mass meeting IL oy stermeD,
addressed by prominent speakers. 1t
WAS the sense Of the convention that the
lines OF the Baylor survey must be held
as they are Money was raised TO de-
fray any legal expenses necessary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
Rev Or Taylor Resigns After Long
Service

Rev. Dr. George B. Taylor, who for
over thirty years has been a Southern
Baptist missionary in Italy. has resigned
as treasurer and superintendent OF that
work, TO take effect at the end oil the
year MIR. d. 6. Whittinghill has been
chosen TO succeed him in his Official rela-
tions. Dr. Taylor will continue In mis-
ionary and educational work under the
foreign boards direction.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
Observation-Disclosures MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the K.V. A. g. NJ. S.will be
held in the mayors Office. in the town
of Fredericksburg, on Tuesday, De
cember 1, 1908, at II o'clock q. IN.
The annual report OF the president
and treasurer viii be made at this
meeting, ard officers will be elected
for the ensui g year. All stockhold-
ers are urged to be present.
s. ]. QUINN,
Sec. and Treas. K. V. A. & NJ. s.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
PUTS CANDIDATES ON OATH
Amendment Offered 90 The Pure
Election Law.

An important action taken in the gen
eral assembly was the adoption by the
house of al amendment to the general
ELECTION law, offered by Mr.. Greene, OF
Fauquier, requiring candidates for cleo.
tive Offices % take sn oath when fling
their notice OF candidacy that they will
not violate the pure election Law: The
amendment is designed to strengthen the
law, and many members expressed their
belief that it will have this effect.
There was quite an interesting debate
over Mr. Gfeene's amendment. Mr.
Greene strongly urged the passage OF the
bill. while SIR. West opposed It. Mr.
Whitehead OF Norfolk, advocated the
measure. Mr.. Churcbman opposed, and
Mr.. Carter, Of Scott, advocated theprop
osition, aud the house adopted it with
out division,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
Last Cell Bsfers Voting

As the Legislature OF Virginia has eI-
tended the time for penalty on state
taxes to January /, 1904. and a. the
municipal election in this city will not
take place until Tuesday, June Ia, 1904,
all those who desire 10 pay their capita
ton tax. will have until Saturday, De-
cember II, TO do 30. DO not forget this
il you wish to vote for mayor aud othtr
city officers,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
THE WASHINGTON GUARDS,
-FOUR NEW RECRUITS ADDED
THIS WEEK.
The Company in ExesIIent Condition.

The Company in Excellent Condition
Lieut.. A. &. Bllingsley informs Us that
the several additional members required
by the State standard, have been added
To the enrolment OF the Washington
Guards (Co. l., 10th Va. Regt. and the
enlistment papers have been forwarded
to the Adjutant General.
The company Is having it's regular
drills and the members take deep inter
est in its affairs, which are In excellent
condition. The organization will take a
trip TO the st. Louis Exposition In 1901,
by which time it is expected that the en-
rollment will be far beyond the number
of members required by the State
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
Ia 1.,k Abou. Jamestown Show

Among the speakers secured for the
Jamestown Exposition msss.meeting
next Thursday evening at Newport News
are seven COngressmen-liOn. John
Sharp Williams, minority leader in the
House, and Representatives Rhea, OF
Kentucky; Hamilton, of Michigan; Lacy
OF Iowa; Rosenberg, OF Illinois; Pierce, OF
Tennessee, and Maynard, OF Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
SNOW.
lndlcations Of RIsIno Temperature

Snow commenced falling here Saturday
night about 1870. and continued until
Sunday morning at 8 o'clock The snow
covered the ground to the depth OF two
inches. The weather cleared about /
O'Clock and the day was PIE Isant until
the evening, when the thermometer fell
until il reached 20 degrees above s.ro on
Monday morning. 1t is now clear and
Indications are for warmer weather.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
Nil, covIs'. Git to 3. Dedicatss

The new Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation building at Fort Monroe viii be
dedicated to the army OF the United
States next Wednesday with imPoslnlg
ceremonies. The building cost in the
neiahborhood OF $50, 900, and was aglitt
from Miss Helen Gould to the soldiers Of
the regular army. 1t is expected that
Mis-, Gould will attend the dedicatory
services.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
TEN THOUSAND oHuRoEEs in tn
United State have used the Longman

TEN THOUSAND oBuRoHES in the
United State have used the Longman \
Martinez Pure Paints.
Every Church will be given Q liberal
quantity whenever they paint.
. Don't pay 81 40 o gallon for Lirseed
oil worth 60 cents) which you do v hen
you buy thin paint In g can with q paint
label omit
$50 make IA, therefore when you ant
fourteen gallons Of paint, buy only eight
gallon Of l. &. NJ, and mix six gallons
OF pure linseed oil with 1t.
You need only four gallons oil /. 4 N:
Paint, and three gallons OF Oh mixed
Herewith TO paint good sized house
Houses painted with these paints never
grow shabby, even after Is years.
These celebrated paints are sold by T.
D. Cole. fredericksburg; Davis X Hoge
Dido, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
II. Il. JOHNSTON SUES CITY
Suit Based on Damage Oceasionsd
BY New Grades Established For
improvements and Streets

II. II. Johnston Saturday instituted
suit in the corporation court against the
city of fredericksburg, in which be claims
$4,000 for damages done to his business
and his property at the corner 81 Com
merce and Princess Anne SITS growing out
of and occasioned 10y the street paving.
etc. The outcome of this suit VIII be
watched with much interest, ~ 1t Is
probably the first in the state under " nat
is SHOWN as the damage clause o. the
new constitution. Judge John ]. Cool
rick and W. d. Carter are the attorneys
for MIR. Johnston, and ~ George u tiiE'
hugh will represent the city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
DEATHS.

Mrs. Katharine Gibson, 81 years old,
Of upperviIle, Fauquier county, died from
pneumonia Thursday.
Marshall p. Whitehust, for more than
thirty years master carbullder OF tne
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad. died Friday in Richmond aged
seventy-two years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
Death Of Mrs. Miller In spotsyIssnia

Mrs. Miller, widow OF the late John Il.
Miller died at her home, near Screamer
vile, in Spotsylvsnia county, Thursday,
alter a protracted illness, at an advanced
age. she is survived by two children,
Miss Rosa Miller and Mr.. +. Theodore
Miller. Of Mathews c. II. The funeral
took place from her late home Saturday
at , O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01

Union Stock Yards, Pittsburg, Pa
S S5'2o t' prime. n.s56ss fair, ssgs;so
aogs slow; prime heavy and mejtums'
<IsSG4so; heavy Workers. st,oes
h sSS~ Workers, s4.5o@4.55; pigs, st.Ss
Ei.SO: roughs, s3gt1S sheep sheep w c,siIs
and common, s1.26G2; choice lambs
SsssG5.50; veal calves, $7.O0qs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
TROLLEY CAR RUNS AWAY.
Passengers Have an Exciting Time
For Their Money.

Passengers on a street car the Lynch.
burg Traction Company had a rough
time Of IL Saturday night The car ran
away 10 a snowstorn down Fifth street,
the heaviest aud l0Dgeat grade in the
city, aud jumped the sharp curve at the
foot Of tho hill, ran into telegraph pole
and then turned over on its side The
passengers 10 the car were thrown about
over the seats and two OF them were cut
and bruised. The telegraph pole WAS cut
AWAY as il il had been q straw.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
WHERE To GET XMAS WHIsKEY.

" HEhL To uLI NMAo NIIoNHI'
am prepared to furnish all buyers
with their Christmas whskey at the low
est cash price, making q speciality on q
81 90 gallon rye whiskey, which ! guar
antee the best on the market. can say
this. as have made special arrange
ments with one OF the best and largest
distiIlers in the country on this S2.OO
brand. But can afford to sell it only for
cash. JAKE GOLDSMITH,
Dealer in imported and domestic
Wines, Wbiskies and Brandies
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
NOTICE TO sP0TsYLyANIA
DEMOCRATS.

The Democratic voters OF Spotsyl-
yapia county are requested to meet
at the Court House Monday, Dec. Z,
for the purpose OF re0IgabnlTzslnGg6 1 the
party. '. n. ploOVe,
Nov. 90, 1903, 2on3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
Local Markets

corrected Oy SIMON nlrsn q DIo'b
Wheat, so to SS; corn, new, so to
IL, meal, 81. 30to 81 .35 per 100 pounds;
oats, 40 to 80; fowls dive, to 81;
chickens, live, o to 10; dressed, 10 TO IL;
ducks, lives to 8, dressed, II to II; tur-
keys, dress'd l3tol4; live Stol0;lard, Ito
I2;eggs, % to 26; butter, 10 to 20; hams.
Ia to II; Irish potatoes, go to rs !;
sweet potatoes, so to 90; beef to 81;
pork, @ to I; veal, * to 5;lambs, 81, 80 to
So. OXIDES, (green) 8 to 6;hidee dry 8 to
lO,salted hides, Z to 8; balsd hay, sl5 to
SIS per ton.
Gsme-Pertridges, 10 to II; rabbits,
10 to ~; wild turkeys, 10c. per h.;
pheasants, 40 to 40,
Wool-Unwsshsd, 10 10 81; washed,
"a to 20.
Lesi sunse-55 TO go cents per hun.
drsd poundS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
uuy NOT sIlBSCRIBE?

Il costs $154)s year in postage to
sepd your second hand paper to q friend
away or a child of at school. Lay
will send The Free Lance q year direct
from this office three times week, save
your wrapping and get the paper 70
them before its news becomes stale
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
Mon Premiums on Fowls.

Robert W. Harris took second premium
on Barred Plymouth Rock Cockerel and
sneciaj prize on same given by American
plymouth Rock Club for the best SHAPED
male in the show room at the Virginia
Pigeon, Poultry and Pet Stock Show in
Richmond this week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Having qualified ~ executor OF c. II.
Robey, deceased, notify all parties ia;
debted to the estate tocome forward and
settle came, and all having claims against
the estate will present same, prope y
authenticated, to me for settlement.
IN JOHN r. ALRICH, Executor,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
Barn Destroyed and Three Horses
ConRumad.

The large stable OF the NoodVille
Brothers, at Ipdisntownl Orange coun-
ty. was burned Monday night, November
10th, together with three horses, farm,
ing implements and large quantity OF
feed. Loss, $500; no insurance. Origin
Of the FIRE unknown.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
Child Burned to Death

3.year.old son Of q. II. COppage was
burned to death near Warrenton Friday.
The child's clothing came in contact with
a stove. He died 10 agony three hours
later
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
FARM WANTED.

Farm containing IRON 100 to 200 acres
must have not less than "a acres clean
land soil good. Not moro than four
niles from Fredericksburg. Va. Hilly or
swampy land not desired, will pay cash
n sujted Address, A. W. j. Box 1872,
fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
SaIa Of Lots

90. Ovens, Of Richmond, has bought
of Z. Franklin number OF iots In tie
Hunter tract The above sale aud O sae
made to d. W Scott OF several lois in
Dowell tract dlspos Of the last OF the
lnfa
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
For RENT

One of the most desirable residences in
the city, equipped with all the latest i'm !,
movements. For terms apply to Dun
| Green Fredericksburg, Va. nov2O-lm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
.IOB PRINTING.

For neatness and prompt delivery al
ways bring your job work to The Free
Lance-Stsr Printing and Publishing
Company. All kinds OF job printing done
at the most reasonable prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
NOTICE TO HUNT5MEN.

All huntsinen are prohibited from
hunting on the "Amaret Farm" ana
Bridgewater Mills property under
the penalty of the law.
Charles II. Hurkamp,
LIB. F1cklen, Manager
pl4-s-tllm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
c. 80 r. r. Tag Ineesssss at HIeh-
nnond.

Mayor Tay Tor has approved the or.
dinanoe providing that the property oil
the Chesa peake and Ohio Railway Com
pany shall be taxed as all other property
IL Richmond and repeating the resolution
of come years ago fixing q special tai
which was small. The increase 70 IRON
as. 900 to about $4,000 a year. Thu
company will have to psy this or move
it's headquarters,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
Arothsr Fire In Orange,

Several out-buildings on the farm OF s.
W. A. Gordon, in Orange county, were
destroyed by fire NV nights ago The
loss waa about 800 with no insurance,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01

Connections at Fredericksburg with Re- r.
a Pm, and Weems Steamboat Co. Az
Orange with Southeyn X X and Chesapeake
The only line 70 thu OaspeelloYsvills and
wilderness Battlehelds.
ESstesn STANDARD Time Dally eyceptSun.
day. W. II. RICHARDS. Gen. Asnagsr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
NOTICE

Hunting aud treapassing strictly for
Ridden on All lands belonging to the
Sndsrsigned, in Stafford county. Hunt
ara and srespassers will be prosecuted to
'"' '' +. g. BAILEY,
A. o MAYS.
,1os,l1m MAX ". BuEL.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo- Quinioe Tab
let's. This signature Il. w. Grove .
every box. $50. &T&,w.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-01
Mamie s. Rogers, teacher

School No l, Chancellor district, Spot.
sylyania county, month ending 9th OF
November Bessie and Ruth Embrey,
Nettie Jett, Louise Mason, Lillian and
Libby Powell, Ida. Lettie and Lena Per.
~, Ida Pollard, Carrie Fairchild, Lizzie
and Mamie Skinner, Gertie, Cora and Re
becca Weldon, Jessie Jett, Horace iett,
Willie Ieitch, Leonard and Leslie Me-
Ghee, Melvin and Aubrey Powell, Fred.
srick Perry, John Silver, Herman and
Charles Stockman, John and Thomas
Weldon Number enrolled 40.
Louise McWhlrt, teacher,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-02
ADMINsTRAroR's NOTICE.

State of Washington, county of
Spokane, SIS. In the superior court.
In the matter of the estate OF Fred
erick Farquhar deceased. No. 2130.
Notice Of settlement of final account.
Notice Is hereby given that Il. ].
Roberts. the administrator of the
estate of Frederick Farquhar. de-
ceased, has rendered and presented
for settlement and filed in said court
his final account of his administrs-
ton of said estate, and that Monday,
the 9th day of February. 1908, Mt
$3.50 o'clock a. m, at the courtroom
of said court. in the city of Spokane,
in said county and state. has been
appointed by the said court for the
settlement of said account, at which
time and place any person interested
In said estate may appear and file
exceptions in writing to the said ac-
count and contest the same.
Witness. the Hon. Henry l.. Ken
nan. judge of the said superior court,
affixed this 9th day of January. 1903.
f. X. ERWIN,
County Clerk and Clerk OF the SUI
perior Court.
BY r. a. KOONTZ. Deputy.
(Seal of the Superior Court)
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-02
BOYS BEAT WAY
THROUGH STORM.

Three boys, who were beating their
way to Seattle, came into police head
quarters this morning, almost dead
from the cold and lack of food. One
was also suffering from a crushed
thigh, as a result of his carelessness
in boarding a train at Jennings,
Mont.
Roy McClelland, aged 16; Charley
Ray, IA, and Johnny Ray. 16, are the
three. The boys told tale at head
quarters that gained them sympathy.
They have beaten their way from
Minneapolis. through the heavy SHOWS
of Minnesota and the blizzards Of
North Dakota and Montana. Last
night while boarding the blind bag
sage of the Great Northern at Jen-
nings, Johnny Ray leaned forward as
the engine took up the slack and
was caught between the cars.
He is a gritty youngster and did
not give up until the trio reached this
city. At the station when 1t was
found they had not tasted a bite of
anything to eat since yesterday morn
ing kind-hearted policemen secured a
hearty meal for the half famished
boys, Rays injuries will receive med
ical attention.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-02
WOMAN'S Federation

FRESNO, Cal. Feb. ALI prepar-
atoms have been completed to enter
tain in comfortable style the Cali
fornia Federation of Women's Clubs.
which will meet in annual convention
here tomorrow, under conditions per-
haps more favorable for a successful
meeting than since the organization
Almost every county in the state
will be represented, and many dele
gates are already arriving. The local
clubs are especially strong, and on
them will involve the work of enter
taing the visitors.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-02
PERSONAL.

Attorney w. F. Townsend writes
from Tucson, Ariz.:
Mark Mitchell, manager of 4 the
Eagle mines at Chewelah, is In the
city.
Miss Edith Grimmer is again hand
ing out the stamps this morning. feel
ing greatly benefited by her recent
trip to the Sound.
1t was long journey from Spokane
to Tucson. I am taking care of my
daughter, who is trying the climate
of Arizona and will probably remain
here for two or three weeks"
United States Marshal Hopkins is
on trip. The nature of his business
or his whereabouts are being kept
secret by Deputy Marshal Davenpeck
who is in charge of the Office.
Among other arrivals are: ]. B.
and George Salisbury, Grand Forks |;
]. c. Walters, Colfax; ]. Beelar, Bon
ners Ferry; Mrs. M. Gillen, Kalispell;
]. II. Connell, Sand Point, and w. L.
Botham, Rockford.
w. r. Cunningham of Ritzville is
at the Pacific. Mr.. Cunningham is a
pioneer of the northwest and ranks
among the foremost men in develop
ing the country. He has been land
agent for the Northern Pacific for
years.
1t will be remembered that Judge
Townsend was selected to defend r.
l.. Bogardus. but was suddenly called
to Tucson on account of the change
in the condition of his daughter.
which required him to cancel all bust
ness engagements.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-02
Local Markets.
Prices Paid to Producers.

Wheat per bushel, club and red
COO; bluestem, Csc; barley, per ton
$21; oats, per ton, $22; timothy hay,
per ton $13; potatoes, per cwt.. soc;
onions, per cwt, 50@60c; ranch but
ter, per pound. 10000; eggs, fresh,
per case. $S.50@$9; dry picked tur-
keys, per H., 19c; alive. per h., lie;
scalded geese, per h., lac; alive, per
lb. 13c; sealded ducks, per h., lac;
alive, per h., 13c; scalded hens ard
large yellow chickens, per h., lac;
alive, per h.. 13c.
Livestock-Cows, on foot, 31s @4c;
dressed, TIC; steers, on foot, 40
4kc; dressed, &c; sheep, on foot,
4@41ac; dressed, SC; hogs, on foot.
5A q &c; dressed, So @9c; calves, 10c
and up.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-02
ALL MAIL LOST
IN TRAIN WRECK.

In an interview this morning as
to whether the Sunset Limited on
the Southern Pacific carried mail and
if any letters had been destroyed in
last Wednesdays wreck at Tucson,
Ariz., Mr. Elwell of the railway mail
service said:
"The Sunset Limited carried mail
Both of the trains from the east and
west had mail cars and it is reported
that both cars were totally destroyed
by fire."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-02

c. II. Cannon, general car agent of
the Great Northern, has resigned to
accept a similar position with the
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific rail-
way.
Mr.. Cannon invented the system
which is now famous for the auto
matte check of cars and fast freight
movements. lie is also responsible
for what is known as the symbal
system of lettering all time freight
trains and from his headquarters at
st. Paul he was continually in close
touch with the movement and loca-
tion of every train Of time freight in
actual movement between st. Paul
and Seattle in both directions.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-02
ON ToUR OF INSPECTION.

Superintendent w. d. Scott, &C
companied by Assistant Superintend-
ent R. c. Margan, Trainmaster VIII
lerton and Chief Train Dispatcher F.
S. Elliott of the Great Northern left
yesterday morning for a tour of in
spection.
The private car was attached to a
local freight train and a slow trip
is being made. Stops are made at all
sidetracks and spurs and general
inspection of all agencies is being
carried on.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-02
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT
MIME. Peterson, THE WELL

hAHAxEs 1AO16SSVNp 9A6 WE'LL
known trance medium,shas made
many lives brighter and happier
since coming to Spokane. She tells
with surprising accuracy the Sc
crets of your life, advises you how
to keep out Of the pathway of des-
pair. If you wish to enjoy prosper
ity and happiness, consult this re-
markable woman.
Spokane, Wash, Dec. ~, 1909
November 10, Madame Peterson,
the trance medium, gave me read
ing in which she advised me to
leave my present rooming place
(the Hotel Ridpath), as 1t would
be destroyed by fire in the near
future. This prediction was fulfill
ed December 70. 1902. This lady
undoubtedly possesses wonderful
powers, and / feel grateful for
needing her advice.
MAE HARTMAN.
Open Sundays. Room 527 Hotel
Fernwell.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-02
c, II, CANNON GOES TO
ROCK ISLAND RAILWAY

On the first of each month train
No. 215 out of St. Paul would be
letter "A" and No. PIC out of Seattle
on the same date would be known as
ZIG a. The next day the following
letter in the alphabet would be used,
and so on until the letter ~" Dur
ing the remainder of each month the
trains would be known as XA, Il,
etc. Under this system each train
had a thorough schedule. and the
general officers as well as local Off
Cfals were in close touch with every
train of important freight.
+. NJ Flood. car agent for the
Great Northern at this point, may
succecd Mr.. Cannon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-02
SPORTING WORLD.

The Occur dAlene lovers of box
ing are promised their fill Of the
game about the middle of the month.
At Wardner, Shorty" Spillman and
Slim" Taylor will meet in a finish
contest for $3.50 side. The main
event, however, will be the 20-round
contest between Jack Overdorf, well
known in this city, and Ed Barry of
Montana. Overdorf holds the title of
champion heavyweight of the Occur
d Alenes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-02

The champion strong man of the
Y. M. c. A. lives in New Orleans. He
has lifted 5726 pounds.
His foot extensors, the muscles
most used in walking, are remarkable.
His test in exercises bringing these
muscles into use was 1000 pounds, or
500 pounds for each foot. His own
weight is 1872 pounds, so that he could
carry on each shoulder a man OF $50
pounds and walk. This he has actual
ly done.