davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
HlRsH a SONS OPENING.
Beautiful Display Of Millinery
Crowds of Ladies in
attendance.

All day long Tuesday crowds of ladies
poured into the store Of Messrs Isaac
hirsh Son. on Main street. drawn
thither 10y the announcement Of the first
day OF this firms annual opening of
spring millinery. toryears. rain or shine.
iiirsh's opening has taken place and has
always been looked forward TO by those
who delight in artistic creations of the
miiiiuer's genius Nowhere are these
same creations lovelier and more dainty
than at Hirsh's, and the display this
year proves no exception to the rule. be-
ing. if anything. even more attractive
and pretty than heretofore. Under the
ssiil OF Misses Rhett Calhoun and Maude
llams. assisted by Misses jamie Riley.
Lou Aidridge and Bessie McGhee the mil.
linery department has been converted in
10 thing OF beauty There are hats of
All descriptions in every design and col.
oring, and the stock has been selected
with that taste which is always to he
looked form this establishment Wednes.
DAY the opening was continued and it
Is saie to cay that nearly every LADY in
fredericksburg attended
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
MRS. o e. SMITH d CO.
Their Spring Opening OF Millinery
Was hing OF Beauty

As the ladies' entered the millinery store
of Mrs. d. + Smith X Co.. to witness the
spring opening Tuesday and Wed nesdav
a scene Of beauty presented itself HAS
bonnets. flowers and ribbons of the latest
exquisite designs. arranged most tastilv
were To he seen on every side MANY "A
love OF "A bonnet was picked ont and
laid aside Tor the lair wearer to make its
trst appearance when the Esstertide
comes Mrs Smith has always been
noted Tor the rare taste she displays in
selecting her stock and this year she has
surpassed herself in bringing pretty
things here. II you have NOT been TO the
store go there quick and get the first
pick
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
Diamond Back Terranins

Mr.. w Monteith, of Stafford ,brough,
to the city Wednesday "A number of terra.
pins Ter shipment, among which were
several OF the diamond back species
These are very rare and command hio h
prices in Washington and Baltimore
where the dish prepared of diamond
back terrapin is considered a great deli
cacy. These specimen were caught in Pc
tomac Creek in O net with fish.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
RICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG and
POTOMAC RAILROAD.


dnny stops On sigoai A.
&c, luah -nndAys only.
49, a ": daily. 80 local SHUTS
80 90 \ NJ SrndNvsonly. stops oh signal
at lr"pte Auuia. Nide ~ ntcr. luoukfcn.
'hrrry lili, Ncgicy aud pccnquau.
lf4f A. " daily. except sunday STONE
"n H'EtAl A. brooke. A4uin. Wide Mnlrr
Rtnnticn. cherry I'm. retStone. Neel-y. tf,..
e"4unn, iorton. Accotuk. trancouia and
seminary.
LA 4. 81. daily except sunday. 40 ioca,
sap-
o.6T =. ~ daily stops on siEnaln, I,roose
eud " idcNs nter. aud Al Reid sunday only
1901 = NJ. daily. stops on afzna a I
Brooke, Wide Water and QuaDtico S.ous
on signal A. oceoquan GA sundays only
LEAVE soyTuwNRD.
$40 A NJ. daily. Atieatic Coast Line
train. stops - Milford. boswell and Ash.
icnd, oNiiy. and ON signal 90 other local
stops on oundnys only.
500 A. NJ. daily except sunday Richmond
accom- mediation. Nasee an Slope
ho& 4. VI. daily except SUNDAY. Makes
qc"i stops on signal.
i-,23 u daily = 4 e. train Stops on
signal az Milford. boswell aud Ashland
4.5t T. NJ daily. Atlantic Oon-t itue
train stops az UosS en- art Ashland.
d.S5 L. II. daily. Makes local stops on
signal
fO.si p. NJ. daily Seahoard AIR Line train
SSops a. boswell
Accommuda dalton train leaves Richmond 4
= ~ daily except sunday ,Arriyes Fredericks
". u. DIXIE. C. " Gulf. ~ T.. fNVroK.
Gen Man. Asst q 10. Man. rraf Man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
MAIL RIDERS NARROW ESCAPE
The Pouch Washed Down Maxsa.
ponax Run

Wm. II. Dewey, while attempting to
cross Massaponax run Monday with the
mail Tor Spotsylvania G. II was swept
down the stream and had marrow es-
cape. lie managed to swim TO he bank
lhecurrent was so swift that Il broke the
harness. and the horse being freed from
the cart swan out. The mail pouch WAS
found about POO yards from the ford hv
Mes.r-. " +. Steven aud NJ {. Pates
Mr.. Dewey mounted his horse after the
mail pouch was found and continued on
his trip To the Courthouse with the
mail. The cart has not been recovered.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
Cedar Hill" Farm Sold

Mrs. Mary Marye has sold her farm.
Cedar Hill, near Hamilton's Crossing
containing 100 acres, to Mr.. Charles
Challey. of North Dakota. for $1,000
He will take possession at once, build a
handsome house and bring his family
here during the summer This farm i
naturally good one. hut has been neg
lected for several years. IL was sold
through Mr. j W. Allison. .Ir., of the
Southern Farm Agency
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
Barn Burned NearOrsnse

Larry Monday morning the barn on tn,
farm of Mr. Geo Lee, near Orange C. III
occupied by MIR Gus Butler, was destroy
ed by Gn incendiary fire, together with its
contents. Seven head ofhorses. one bind
er, one mower, one carriage, several bar.
rels of corn, lot of hay and fodder, all his
harness and farming impl, ments were
burned. No insurance
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
The Steamer Caroline.

The new Steamer Caroline ofthe Weems
Line, to run between this city and Urbar
ma, was expected az advertised to leave
her wharf here yesterday at ii O'Clock
Up to : p. m. she had not arrived here
from Baltimore, although she was ex.
ported at 9 n. m Agent W u Scott said
he did not know OF her whereabouts. as
he could not communicate with the Low.
e. Rappahannock on account Of the tele
phone line bieng out of order
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
Street Paving

Work on street paving has commenced
IN earnest. A team OF five heavy mules
IL engaged in drawing a large pillow.
which turns up the street to the depth oi
SIX inches. Men are at work preparing
Tor putting in the heavy curbing and in
the course OF a week a large force of men
will be put TO work.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
Death Of Mr.. Clarence Mason

MIR. Clarence Mason, son of Mr. A. V.
Mason, OF spoJsy lvania county. died at
the home OF his parents Monday night
alter a long illness OF consumption, in the
18th year of his age The remains were
inferred in the family burying ground on
Wednesday at ? O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02

Farm 32J acres, 200 clear; fine house
in thorough order, good barn and other
buildings Farm stocked and equipped
house furnished. good orchard. good
water: This Is a rare opportunity for any
one who wishes farm four miles from
railroad, nine to city. III for. $1,000
Liberal Terms Apply at once.
John ". Allison. Jr.,
Fredericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
Mrs. j. c. Gibson Dead

Mrs. ! c. Gibson. wife of Col. J. { Gill.
son, formerly of Culpeper. and ex-mem-
Der of the House of Delegates from that
county, died at her fathers residence in
RappshannOck county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
POTOMAC, FREDERICKSBURG AND
PIEDMONT RAILROAD


Connections a. frederick sburx with r.. p
r X. X. and Meefas Steamboat Co Al
Orange with Southern r. Y and ChesApeAke a
Ohio n. Il.
The only line to she Chancellorsviil. and
Wilderness BattienelIa
Eastern standard Time. Daily exreprSun.
day. " H. RICHARDS Ger Nf,u,,.,
Train No. ? leavcs Orange She ga Monday
I each month At 3 p n
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
Pickle Growers, Notice.

TIE Richardson Picking Company will
contract with reliable farmers for the
season OF l 903 to grow small cucumbers
burr cucumbers aud melons. Liberia
terms
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
''The Longer | Live
The More | Get.

This is unusual. The earning
capacity of 4 man generally begins
to decrease with years. But the
above quotation was written of Il
policy of life insurance in The
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York. 1t is the striking
sentence III a letter of satisfaction
written by Mr. Ebe Walter. CON
corning dividend received on a
Fifteen-Year Distribution policy.
The entire letter which appeared in
the Wilmington (Del) NcarS, No
vember 81. 1902, is Interesting and
the policy of insurance referred to
is still more-so.
In writing for terms on a policy Of this Kind
state what you would like TO receive in cash al
the end OF limited payment period. amount
You would Ike your beneficiary to receive in
event OF your death. and give your age.
The MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF New YORK
RICHARD A McCuRDy. President.
Frank W. Adams, Manager for Virginia
richmond, Va; Rowlett Il Goodrich
Agents. fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
Brick and Slate For Sale

Several hundred thousand second han I
hard brick and slate in pieces SOx2 (
inches, for sale at once. Apply To w and
NJ, Falmouth. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02

Opening spriaT shirls q 3, 0oI3RNl6k
4 Son's
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02

We have the largest assort-
ment OF both China and Japan
Mattings ever shown on this
market. Prices begin at &c.
per yard.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02

Frank W. Adams, Manager for Virginia
hichm ond, Va; Rowlett a Goodrich
Agents, fredericksburg. Va
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-05-21
A Public Nuisance,

The careless scattering of waste paper
along our streets has become a nuis-
ance that 10 we'll nigh intolerable to
people who have any sense of neatness
and who desire to keep their premises
clean and tidy. The practice of strip
ping parcels and packages of their
wrappings while taking them home,
and distributing the wrappers onto
lawns along the highway is one that
should be preemptorily stopped by our
Street Commissioner or Policeman.
In this connection I wish to protest
against the practice that obtains here
to some extent, of allowing any one to
distribute pamphlets, circulars, and ad-
vertising matter of various kinds along
our streets, on our front porches, and
all over our lawns. Some of this matter
is unfit for publication, none of it is oil
any value, and the scattering of this
stuff on the streets is an imposition on
clean orderly people, and a nuisance
that ought to be abated. XXX.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-05-21
Organizer and Committe,
The Bows to Mr.. Howard.

We are told that the citizens have
raised sufficient money to insure the
acceptance of Mr.. Howard's gen erous
offer of park and athletic grounds.
While this park will be ofgreat value
to the entire town, it will be of especi-
al benefit and pleasure to the boys and
we wish to show our appreciation to
Mr. Howard for this, the greatest of
his acts and friendship.
Not having any athletic grounds has
often made us envious of the boys of
other towns and has placed us to dis
advantage, in all athletic contests with
them, and it is with pride that we look
forward to having the finest park and
athletic grounds in this section of the
state.
Should Mr.. Howard, who is now our
honored Burgess, ever be a candidate
for any other office, no matter what
his political views may be, he can rely
on our loyalty as we know he will
work only for the best interests of the
town, state or country and we will
welcome the opportunity to show his
opponents how his boys can whoop it
up for the man who has always been
their friend.
BOYS OF EMPORIUM.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-05-21
Resolution of Council Upon the Death
of rlr. s. s. Hacket.

Resolved, That the members of Council of the
Borough of Emporium have learned with sincere
regret of the deate of Mr.. S. s. Hackett, member
of Council, for the East Ward of Emporium, that
10 the death of Mr.. Hacket who for the greater
part of the last 2s years has been connected with
Council OF Borough government as Burgess Coun-
Gilman and Justice of the Peace, we have lost an
able and efficient member and fellow-citizen,
who has always been faithful in the discharge of
his duties and as a mark of esteem, this resolu-
ton be entered upon the records of Council and a
copy thereof be transmitted 10 the family, to
whom we tender our sympathy and join with
them in their sorrow, and that Council attend
the funeral in body.
C.J. GooDHouoH, Secretary Council.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-05-21
The Auto Accident.

Last Thurs day we stopped the press
10 announce the automobile acci
dent that befell Mr.. Andrew Brady,
manager of Emporium furnace, and
Mr.. E. ID. White. While approaching
the wagon bridge on the Portage, at
-Four Mile, at a high speed, Mr.. Brady
evidently turned the wheel little TOO
strong, which caused the "red devip
to kick the hind wheels and shot di-
rectly across the road and down an
embankment, completely turning the
machine upside down, pinning Mr..
Brady under the wreck and throwing
Mr.. White, q distance OF fifteen feet
into the creek. Mr.. White, who alight-
ed on his head and face, was oniyinjur-
ed slightly on the forehead and imme-
6iately set to work to liberate Mr..
Brady who was unconscious at the
time but soon came to and directed
affairs, although suffering severely
from the many bruises. Mr.. White
secured the assistance of Mr.. Lucore,
who brought Mr.. Brady To Emporium,
where medical assistance was summon
ed. Mr.. White walking to town.
Although seriously bruised and
shaken up Mr.. Brady only remained in
bed until Monday and is now able to
be about, attending to business. IL
was miraculous accident and the
greatest wonder that both were not
seriously injured or killed. The ma
chine was n new one and this being
the first trial trip, no doubt accounts
for the mishap.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-05-21
Won't Stand Personal Attacks.

Ex Governor William A, Stone has
declared that he would 10 longer en-
dure insinuations of certain newspapers
throughout the state, as well as in
Pittsburg, as to his acts while he was
governor. He asserts that now he is a
private citizen, and that IS such he is
no longer to be criticised and his acts
misrepresented in the public press.
He threatens to sue any newspaper
that abuses him hereafter.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-05-21
The Climax Powder Works Sold.

Negotiations have been in progress
for several months between the own
ers of the Climax Powder Com
pany, at this place, and the great pow.
der interests of the United States, with
headquarters at Wilmington, Del for
the sale of the works. The deal has
been consumated, the property pass
cd into the new company last Monday
There are, of course, many reports in
circulation on the streets but we are
assured the works will not only con-
tinue in operation but will be largely
increased in capacity. At this writing
there has not been any changes made
here, as yet.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-05-21

Chief of Police II. B. Mutthersbough,
who is also night agent for the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad company, had thrill
ing experience, early yesterday
morning, 18th two robbers who
were torciJ z an entrance into the gen
eral store of J. o. Brookbank & Co.
The Chief had piloted five persons,
who arrived on the 1927 Buffalo flyer,
to the Commercial hotel, and while re-
turning to the station, saw two men
standing at tbs rear of the store. He
went to the station. secured his re-
volver and returned, walking along the
railroad, and as he reached box car
on the siding just back of the store, one
OF the men commanded him to halt
and at the same time stepped from be-
hind post and opened fire. The Chief
tried to get behind the box car as the
robber fired the second shot, which
passed through his derby hat. He re-
turned the fire, but two more bullets
whizzed by him and he ran down to S.
ID. McCooPs residence and awakened
that gentleman. When they returned
the robbers had fed leaving a window
half open.
The Chief was at great disadvant
age, standing under the full glare ot
the moon, while the robber who was
doing the shooting, was behind a large
oak post and in the shadow of the
building. 1t was mighty close call
and the wonder is that he was not shot
as they were not more than twelve
yards apart. A bullet fired by the
Chief was imbeded in the post.
Messages were sent in all directions
but up to this writing they had not
been apprehended. -Driftwood Ga
zette.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-05-21
THE CHAMPION
MIXED PAINT

Sold by L. TAGGART has no
superior.
Fourteen years ago I painted my
house with these paints and am now'
,or the first time since, repainting it.
H. L. Smith, the painter, says he never
knew of a house in better condition
for painting after having stood SO long
A gentleman, whose name will not
mention, living in our town, painted
his house thirteen years ago, with
these paints and he has engaged some
paints to repaint, saying that he would
have no other.
DIR. Heilman will also testify as to
the merits of these paints. County jail
painted four years ago. John Linps
two houses painted two years ago ana
MANY others, all speak for the virtue
and staying qualities of these paints,
and is better evidence than any mans
word. Look at them; then buy the
Champion paints and paint your house
and be happy.
Also paper your house with the ele-
CANT wall paper at Taggart's and be
doubly happy.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-05-21
The Strike Situation.

Editor Press:-
The strike situation between the Gil
max Powder Co., and their employees,
who went out some six weeks ago,
owing to the Company's refusal to
grant their demands:
The strikers have held several i'm
portant meetings for the purpose of
devising means by which satisfactory
settlement could be arranged, but up
on every occasion their committee,
has been refused the courtesy of an
interview by the representative of the
Company.
The strikers, after making every ef-
fort in their power to bring about an
amicable adjustment of the grievances
which are existing, have turned the
matter into the hands of their Inter-
national organization, the United Pow
der and High Explosive Workers of
America, an organization which is
very strong throughout the country
and closely allied with the United
Mine and Mineral Workers of America,
both organizations being affiliated
with the Federation of Labor.
The International representative of
the Powder Workers has made strenu-
Gus efforts toward getting conference
with the Company, through their rep
resentative here, but have been
refused the courtesy of the same,
and as a result of the above the Inter
national organization of Powder Work
ers begun what might result in long
and bitter fight, if the Company does
not yield to recognizing the men in
some way. They already have had
the Scranton and WilkesBarre Cen
trail Labor Bodies, largely composed OF
miners, heartily endorse resolution
at their last meeting, placing the Oil
max Powder Co., on the unfair list, a
like resolution has been drawn to be
presented to United MineWorkers Dis
trict Convention to be held in Hazel
ton next week. Circular letters are al.
so being sent out to all the Mine Work
ers locals in United States instructine
them not to handle the Climax Powder
Co.'S. product, as it is unfair to Organ.
| lied Labor.
@. E. SAUTTERs,
Organizer and Committee.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-05-21
Growth of Niagara Falls.

The great industrial progress of the
City of Niagara Falls is as irresistible,
limitless and ceaseless as the mighty
river Itself, and this is becoming more
and more apparent to all. The last
census shows that it's population in
creased more in proportion to its size
than any other city in the country,
crease will be much larger. The har-
Messing Of the great falls of Niagara is
now most successful accomplishment
and as a result great industrial city
is being built around the world-famed
cataract, a city which in many respects
will partake of the nature of the
wonderful waterfall, in it's grandeur,
permanency and worldwide attractive
ness. The first electric power of The
Niagara Falls Power Company was
used the latter part of 1895, and if such
a phenomenal growth can be shown
during period when the power devel-
opment5 were only begun, what will
be the result when the full develop
ment now in progress and projected
shall be completed.
The following statistics will show
the magnitude and industrial impor-
tance Of the City of Niagara Falls, q
city which is practically only a few
years Olu, DIlU ItS uIlSll pIOSpcCtS
than any spot in the world:
Power now developed
and supplied, has grown
Niagara Falls in ten years,
from 5000 population to
80, 600 and the manufactur-
ing interests from six
places of manufacturing to
568 different places. %. $4,000 H. P
Amount of additional
power now under construc-
ton ....... ,............ s1,O75,OOO
Capital invested in power
developments. -. ,....., s82, 100000
Capital of factories now
running. .................. S37, 7,647, 500
Value of manufactured
products per annum...... S23, 4O9,O 600
Postoffice revenue year
ending March, 1901 ........ S37, 140 SO
PostOtlice revenue year
ending March, 1902 ,...,... S53, $40 80
Increase in Postoffice
revenue year ending March,
1892. ..................... "A! per cent
Increase in registration
from Oct. 1901, to March,
| l9O2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l,l0o
Increase III population
! from 1890 to 1900. ...... ..253 per cent
With such q record to look back up
on, and the present enormous deyel-
| opments in progress to look forward to
| the investor will see in Niagara Falls
realty an opportunity for Il safe and
profitasle Investment in which cannot
anywhare else be equalled Great as
the growth has been in all directions
in the past, yet this is sure to be ex-
ceeded by far in the next few years, as
the greater benefit of these great devel'
opments now under way will be real
lied. What effect this increased indus
trial activity will have upon value Of
real estate at Niagara Falls is hey yond
conception, but it may be safely pre-
dicted that within the next ten years
we may look for most ofthe land value
| TO quadruple itself.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-05-21
Republican County Convention.

The Republican County Convention,
for the election of delegate to the
State Convention, met at the Court
House, in Emporium. on Tuesday,
May 18th, 1903, at 80 o'clock, 2. NJ. :
Mr.. L. w; Gaskjli, of Shippen Town
ship, was elected Chairman, and j. 7.
NcNarney, Of Emporium, Secretary.
DIR. V. K. Corbett, ofDriftwood, was
unanimously elected delegate to the
State Convention.
The Secretary was directed to send
to Capt. c. F. Barclay copy of the
resolution adopted at the last county
convention relating to the appoint
ment of a committee to revise the rules
ofthe party, with the request that he ap,
point the committee provided for said
committee, to report to the next
County convention.
Adjourned,
j. p. MCNARNEY, Secretary.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-05-21
League Anniversary.

The Wesley Succession was the sub
ject of the Epworth League Anniver-
sary program at the First Methodist
Episcopal Church last Sunday evening.
The service which was instructive was
largely attended by members and
friends. The installation of the officers
for the ensuing year took place at the
conclusion of the program and was an
ending befitting the occasion.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-05-21
Wire Ticklers Meet.

A minor convention of the p. & e.
operators was held in Kane last even
ing. Chas. L. Chadwick, of Remove;
James F. Burns, of Spring Creek !;
Messrs. Eddy and Gibbson, of st.
Marys; Messrs. Stevens and McNa-
mara, of Emporium, and Sheelhan, of
Stoneham, attended