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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-14
FOR GAINESVILLE SUFFERERS.

Mrs. ]. G. Thomas has received for
the Gainesville sufferers, and has for
warded to the Relief Committee, three
bundles of clothing from members of
Christ Church; one box of mems cloth
ing from Mrs. Fox; one package of
new clothes from w. S. H. and ST.
from six churches
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-14
BOYS CLEVER WORK.
Lawrence SeamOn Handles Punch
and Judy Figures Well.

Lawrence SeamOn Handles Punch
and Judy Figures Well.
The Punch and Judy stunt done at
the Casino during the past week was
clever, and the fact that the figures
were handled by young Lawrence Sea-
mon, well known because of his excel
lent sleight-of-hand work, will proba-
bly, be a surprise to those who saw
Punch kill off his family and several
others who dropped in"
Master Seamon's father was a we'll
known ms ician, and the boy promises
to be the equal of his sire. The skill
full manner in which he manipulated
the Punch and Judy figures solicited
applause at each performance, and but
few knew chat the excellent work was
being done by a juvenile. The young
ster is a nehpew of Mr.. Louis Lippman.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-14
MILLS ARE IN STRAITS.
Cotton Manufactures Have Trinan-
ciaI Troubles.

Charlotte. N. c.. June IA C.
Hutchinson has been appointed receiver
for the Victor Cotton Mills in this city.
This has never been paying property.
The plant will be sold az auction.
The Ada Cotton Mills shut down to-
day. 1t has been practically decided
that this plant will also 20 into the
hands of a receiver. Its liabilities are
100000, secured by mill notes Endorsed
by directors individually. Serious losses
in recent years account for the trouble
in this corporation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-14
SAVANNAHIANS AT
WARM SPRINGS SHOOT.

Savannah will be well represented at
the Southern Interstate Shoot at Warm
Springs this week. Capt. w. j..
Thompson and Mr.. Holly Thompson
will leave to-day. Tomorrow DR.. +.
C. Wilson and Mr.. Henry Woeltjen will
go up. The shoot will begin Tues
day and will last four days. Several
other crack shots will attend during
the week
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-14
CUT EACH OTHER.

In a fight on Farm street last night
Henry Williams and Robert Holmes,
negroes, cut each other in several
places. The men were made prisoners
by Patrolman Hicks and sent to the
police station house where their
wounds were dressed. The ARRAY oc-
casioned considerable excitement on
the West Side. Holmes was badly
cut in the head and neck, but he man
aged to chew small piece out of Will
liams' ear. Williams was armed with
a razor.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-14
CITY TO SELL LAND.

Old WaterwOrIxs Tract TO BE Eds
posed of In Five-Acre Lots.
1t is probable that the city's land
known as the old water works tract
will be sold in five acre lots. This is the
plan at present.
Mayor Myers and the Water Com
mittee visited the tract yesterday aft
ernoon and went over the ground thor
oughly. Application had been made by
one of the factories for land upon
which to build an additional track.
Council, however, favors selling out
right all of the land except that upon
which the city's wells and buildings
are located.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-14
THE GERMAN BAND.

A band of travelling musicians are
In Savannah en-. route from Florida 10
the Northern resorts. Popular airs
may be heard at every turn during the
six In the troupe, all Enthusiastically
German. They will probably remain
in Savannah several weeks
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-14
LIGHTS WENT OUT.

Shortly after o'clock last night ev-
cry electric light south OF Jones street
was disconnected from the plant for a
time, and it was difficult for pedes-
TRANS to distinguish objects several
feet ahead.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-14
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD.

The Geaboard Air Line announces
the appointment o. Mr.. George A.
Pierce - soliciting freight agent 81 the
seabOard Air Line. with headquaTters
~ Baltimore, succeeding Mr. n. p
Hewss. resigned 20 accept service else
where
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-14

still live projects, and should be actu-
alities by the time 1.-The convention
comes, should Il acceiot the invitation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
PIEDMONT coNvocATIoN
ThI. Body In Session at Rspldsn.

The seventy .iou IA semi annual meet
ing Of the Piedmont COny0cation will be
held at Emmanuel Church, Rapidau, Va,
this week. The program il as to'lowr'
Monday. October 9Th. 1908 p m
Preacher. Rev. J J Clopton.
Tuesday. October Gth-9:i3 a. IN. Bus
mess meeting. / lam. Preacher, Rev
q. Mel. Br ydon. Parish repoi ts immf
diately alter sci sice. p. IN. Preacher
Rev. Edward Meade
Wednesday. October 7th-9.4j "A m
Odiet Hour, conducted 10y Rev. j W
Ware. II a m. Holy Communion and
Con, ocation Sermon by Rev. Robe I h
Nar-ie. \ q. IN Missionary Service. Ton
vocation Missions-Speaker Rev. Johr
NcGill. y. D.; Diocesan Miesion--Speak
er Rev. f.. l.. Good " 10 Foreign Mi-sipn'
Speaker. Rev. J. W. Morris, d u.
Thursday. October Sth-3:il a. m
business meeting. II a. m Ne vice
Preacher. Re, John Moncure, D. u. Es
say-on Sunday School NorL-immedi
ately after sersice, by Rev ". \. Tillng
hast. Speakers on Esray-Rev. Henry
+. Kloman and Res +. ! links. : y. IN
Service. Preacher, Pew. G. +. Ball.
Friday, October 9th-All Saints Mem
ORAL Chapel. Cedar Mountain. II a. n
Service. Preacher. Pew. Z. ;. Kinks. ?
m. Service. Preacher, Res. John NeG'll
d. D..
lac puhlic are invited to oil the ser
y,ces aud T'etiogs. Offerings at encl
s~rgiees for Congocstion Missions. } II
heaitily in the ser, ices Services rain %
ahine.'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
WESTMORELAND.
RsilaIous Accident Soho'iNotss
Personals, Etc.
Oak Grove, Va, Oct. 3, l9O3.

Oak Grove, Va, Oct. 3, l9O3.
Rev. MIR. Smith, OF Fredericksburg, this
week held special services at ~ REFER
church at this place, assisting heV. Mm'
c. Latane IN mission. ne services
were continued three days. ana the
preaching was OF an impressive order'
The attendance Was good.
Mr.. John Jackson narrowly escaped a
most serious accident lew days ago.
While hauling wood chain OF the wag
ON broke. throwing him forward and a
part OF the wood falling on him. One oil
the wagon wheels passed over his foot,
and had not the horses stopped he would
have been otherwise badly injured.
MIR. Jim Jackson while working at his
saw-mill had his foot caught in a por-
ton Of the machinery and but Tor the
work being stopped at once the accident
would have been serious. As II was. a
very sore foot and ankle were the result.
Mrs. Willie Writ opened her school,
Wirtland Seminary, near here on the LIST
instant, under Miss Duvalrs manage
ment. Miss Duvall is from Baltimore,
and comes highly recommended.
Miss Dashields, OF Baltimore, has ac-
cepted a position as teacher in theiamily
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Pendleton at the
Cottage. and began her duties as teacher
last Wednesday. Mas Dashields ex
perience and ability promise to make the
school session a most profitable one 10
the pupils under her charge.
Miss ID. Furleng, who some years ago
taught 10 the (, mily of Mr.. William lay
loe, IL again in ur village as teacher IN
Capt. Vim. Reed ; family.
Miss Ina Stiff leit last week Tor Rich
mond. where che will again be student
at the Woman's College.
Rev. and Mrs VIM. & Latane returned
last Saturday from trip OF some Gays
in Washington.
Miss Charlotte Tayloe has returned To
school in stanton.
Mrs. W. b Stiff has returned from
pleasant visit In Fredericksburg
Miss Florence Wharton has returned
from pleasant visit to friends IN Mon
tross.
Miss Eliza Quesenbeny he's returned
from n visit of several months To friends
in Baltimore.
Farmers did fine work this week saw
ing hay and fodder Winter fruit Is re-
ported rs very scarce.
The picnic at the Preshy terrain church
recently was su enjoyable affair.
Rev. Mr.. Hundley. OF the Christian
church of Essex county, preached an ex'
cellent sermon at the Baptist church
here last week, which was greatly en-
loved by a large congregation. Prayer
NEE ting is held every Sunday night AT
Grace church.
Miss Bentley, OF Urhanna, who has
been visiting Mise Mamie Jones ~ Ca
valla, has returned home.
Mrs. Egerton and daughter, Miss Mat
tie who spent the summer at Wakeielo
with Mr.. and Mrs John + Wilson. left a
few days ago for their home In baiu'
more.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustine Washing con
and children, OF Kentucky, who spent
the summer with DR.. Walker Washing
ton. have returned home.
Miss Elsis Washington has returned
from pleasant visit in Washington.
Miss Lucy Rust, daughter OF DR.. David
Rust, OF Alexandria, is a pupil at Mrs.
Robert Pendleton's school at the Cot
tage.
Miss Isabel Washington has returned
from protracted visit To relatives "
MARYLAND and other points.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
STAFFORD.
Circuit Court Proceedings Personal
and Other Notes.

Stafford &. H., Va, Oct. 3, 1903.
h. Il. sparrow. Esq, paid the Court
House visit on business to-day.
Miss Mary G.. Dix, Of the Burg, is visit
ing the family OF Clerk Bryan
Mr.. j. N. Green Ia sick at his residence
here aud il being attended by DR.. Il. D..
Payne.
Messrs. +. c. Grinnan, w. W. Cooper
and Frank Boswell were also visitors
here today.
TWENTY-FIVE chancery DEGREES entered
at last term OF Circuit Court
II. II. Sbacklett qualified as admins
traitor Of \. r. Shac1 lett
Mrs. Cora A. Shacklett qualified as
guardian OF her inlaut children.
Vim. Harris qualified as guardian oil
Howard Harris.
Wesley Knight was appointed trustee
for the parsonage OF the NJ. r. Cnurch
South. vice II. Stone, deceased, Price u.
Edwards trustee for New Hope church,
vice A. X Packard. and Is ). Norman
trustee for Ebenezer church, vice ii. Stone,
deceased
The Board OF Supervisors were request
ed tn furnish the clerks office with an
additional file case for the preservation
OF the court records.
Mr.. Jno. NJ. Stevens took trlp 10
Alexandria this week
Capt. Wesley knight spent Friday In
Washington.
Mise Esther Bryan will leave here early
this month for Norfolk. Va where she
will pursue special course OF study Tor
the next six months.
Scribbler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
THE STEAMER SUNBEAM
The Peoples Steamboat Company
Put on q New Steamer Bst"sen
Tappahannocka and Baltimore

4 handsome steamer arrived At the
wharf here Saturday evening at $50
IL was the Steamer Sunbeam oil the feo-
ple's Line. which il TO ply from Tappa
hammock TO Baltimore, as the connecting
link between here aud Baltimore with
the Touri.t at trbanna. She lsastaunch
steamer aud il in ever respect equipped
for service over the Chesapeake BAY
rom Tappahsnnock to Baltimore.
The steamer was the tender To the
Yacht Reliance in the contest for the
America'scup at New York several weeks
ago. She is pretty boat with comfort.
able staterooms, nice dining saloon and
good freight capacity. Al day Sunday
a Stream Of visitors went To the whai'
To see her, and they were courseously re.
ceiyei by Manager Archer. who showed
them over the boat. The Sunbeam leit
at 6 O'Clock Monday evening for W
hanna and will commence her regular
trips on Tuesday. Oct. g. 1908
The Tourist will continue her run to
Ilrbanna as formerly. Her passengers
and freight for Baltimore will be trans
Ierred to the Sunbeam at TappahannOck
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
THE SILVER TEA AT THE HOS
PlTAl.
A Successful and Enjoyable oees-
sion.

From five to nine yesterday afternoon
the Mary Washington Hospital present
ed an unusually animated appearance,
being Illuminated and decorated for the
reception OF its friends. The hold which
il has In this community was attested
by the large crowd which filled the recep
ton and DINING rooms and gazed with
somewhat shiyering curiosity upon the
equipment OF the operating room.
The completeness Of the outfit, the
comiol table, homelike surroundings
were an agreeable surprise to those who
had not visited the Hospital for several
months, and one gentleman declared
that he had no idea of It's value TO the
community until he saw the evidences Of
the good work az shown by the success
fol efforts Il those ladies who have la
bored 80 long aud earnestly for it's up
building.
A handsome sum was realized Tor the
aid OF the charitable work OF the institu
tion Bnd all left feeling that the public
sp'-it of the city should certainly en-
courage this noble charity 10 every way.
The visitors were received by Mrs. ".
f. Coates, president; Mrs W. III. Rich
ards, Mrs. Isaac Ilrsh, Mrs Chas. Wal
lace and Miss Harris, superintendent,
while those In the reireshment room
were Me-dames ID. e. Bowman. J. \.
Barney, X l.. Stoiiregen. Henry Dan
nehl. l.. l.. Coghiil, j. &. King. W. L.
Brannan. W. A. Bell, Misses Annie Myer
and Salie Gravatt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Mary Washington Hospital Association
will be held Tuesday morning, octo9et
9Th. Ia the Council Chamber, at lo:oo
Every member is requested to be present
TO help form plans for a bazaar to On
held at an early date.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
GENERAL MARKETS

philadelnhia. Pa. Oct 3. - Flour
wa r" steady: winter superfne. $Sg
90. Pennsylyania roller, clear, S5;oO
"a "a 10. CITY mills. fancy. s4.75qo.
pvc Aour was quiet, at 1925 per par
rcl Wheat was firm; No. 2 Pennsyl-
vania red. new, 7S1zq7S%c. Corn was
Arm. No. 2 yellow, local, soc. OATS
were auiet: No. 2 white, clipped,
x4c: lower grades. 42Hc; Hay was
eteadv: No. / timothy, $l6@ l6.oo lor
large bales. Beef was steadyi Deeh
hams s2OQ21. Pork was firm; ram
lily, s20.5o. Live poultry assed noui.
V erv choice fowls, 15c: old ROSTERS.
Z" Rutter was steady; creamery, Zzc;
T &c were steady; New YORK ana
peennsvlyania. 25c per doZ, fotatoes
were Steady: 25630c. per basket
VIA peItimore. Md, Oct. 3.-Wheat was
Urn pO red western. 82AqS2f2c;;
stoamer No. 2 red, 52Q52Ac; SOUTH
orn nv sample. 6SQS0c.; southern, on
orade 730IS0c. Corn was easier; spo9,
si1ISs1Sc.; steamer mixed. 4Sha "
g3adEcc Southern white and yellow
80 s2G5ec. Oats we're steady; NO.
", ,g IN 42Ibc.: No. mixed, 4O1z 9
~ rive was firmer; No. 2, bSg
5eiic No. 2 western, 59G oyhc.
''N,f ew York. Oct. 3. - Butter was
harelv steady: extra creamery. Zl12c.,
40 S factory. 13h615hc.; creamery
co to choice. 1662lc.; imitation
cTaamery. 1561Sc.; state dairy, l9g
Soc Cheese was steady; state iul
cream small colored and small Wnite
IaHc1: large colored and large wnlte
i2c' Eggs we're firm; state ana ren nt
PA pennsylvania seconds to tirsts, z
anu western extras. Csc; do. hrsts
S%sGSlc PJtatoes we're steady; Jel
zsg al 60 1877: state eastern an
S western sl.sO@lS7; Long lslan q
Sahbsges ere steady; domestic pc
loo head, SOS, per barrel, sogsoc'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
Mission at ST msry's Church

Pew. Father Brannan, OF San Antonio.
Texas. W II beain a mission at 1t. Mag =
Catholic church tonight tMonday) at
: O'Clock. 1t will close on Thursday
night. There will he service seach day at
5 o'clock in the morning and ; In the
eveoing. The evening services will con
sist O, a serm0n. special musica' program
and Benedicton OF the Blessed Sacrament
Farther Brannan was, before entering
the priesthood, a very prominent lawyer
n Texas. He is Confederate veteran
and red hoo Southetaec. At the zen
der age Of tnirteeO he enlisted in the
a my az a drpmmer boz and be served
throughout the war lie has been sent
by the Paulist Fathers to give mis-
.ious in Virginia and being a very forci'
HE speake' he has met with great sue
cess. All are cordially invited to the
services.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
Stafford Notes.
Scribbler.


Brooke, Va, Oct. |, 1908.
Mr. j. W. Payne's family Ia slowly i'm
proving. ATT
Mrs. Lizzie NJ. Walther, formerly MISS
Street. and husband have returned to
Washington. where they will reside, latter
n pleasant visit to her parents, Mr. ana
Mrs. 7. Street, near Brooke. They also
paid visit to the Burg.
Qui,e congregation assembled 70
hear the first sermon iu the new church,
W. r. ID. Moncue Memorial Sept. -
Subscriber.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
KING GEORGE.
Mr. Robert Murphsy and Miss Hattie
Psrasory Wsdded-Grsstsd by Old
Comrades Personals. Notes, Etc.

Comofn, Va Oct drd, lJOd.
Potomac Baptist church WAS the scene
OF another largely attended marriage on
Thursday evening at 1880 O'Clock, when
Miss Hattie Peragoy, OF this county, be-
came the bride of Mr.. Robert Murphey,
late of Charles county, Md. Friends and
relatives Of the couple began to gather
at the church some time before the ap-
pointed hour, and 10y 1870 the ediiice was
iiled to overlooking The walters en-
tered the church in the following order;
First. Mr.. Frank Cook with Miss Jennie
Peragoy; second, Mr.. Waisworth Dodd
with Miss Emma Henderson: third, Mr.
Robert McCauley with Mrs. Ella Pnrks;
fourth. Mr.. Hancock with Miss lnez Gar
pepter. The bride aud groom, hand
somely and appropriately attired. were
met at the altar by Rev. j. II. Thomas,
who performed the ceremony IN very
impressive manner. Immediately after
the ceremony, the bride and groom ac-
companied by number oiinvited guests,
repaired TO the home OF the brides pa
ents. Mr.. and Mrs Henry Peragoy, " here
An elegant reception was given them.
A sumptuous supper aud innocent plays
were enjoyed by the young folks until a
late hour. Mr.. aud Mrs. Murphey VIII
reside at "Fowkes." on the Potomac, IN
this county.
MIR Thomas J. Arnold. who has been
visiting bis kiDriolk in this county since
the first OF August. left yesterday Tor his
home ia Charles county, Nd. Mr. Ar
mold is a native Of King George, but To-
Gated IN Maryland some 80 years ago.
He was warmly greeted on our Court,
green last Thursday by a nGmber oil OLD
war comrades with whom he served IN
the Confederate army during the years
nSGO.G5) that tried mems souls.
Mr. r.. j. largest. of Bleak Hi, IA
spending few days in Baltimore
Mrs. q. W. Clare, OF this neighoorhood,
has gone to Washington to spend some
time with relatives.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
MissJennie Phillips to Wed Mr.. My
ers OF Washington.

A coming wedding Of much interest is
that OF Miss Jane Trsyers Phillips, OF
fredericksburg, 10 Mr.. 7. Percy Myers,
of Washington. The ceremony will take
place at noon, Thursday, October y, at
the residence Of the brides mother, on
Main street In this city, and will be iol-
lowed by breakfast, to which invita-
tons have been Issued. Miss Phillips IL
well Known in Washington, where she
has spent several seasons with her Sis
ter. Mrs. b. Ii. WarLer Sheis the young
eat daughter Of the late Alexander h.
PHILIPPE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
CONFLICT IN HENRIC0.
peFIgs THE SUBCOMMITTEE.
County Committee Decides For Todd
loainat BPauaF

Against Brsusr.
Two declared nominees for the Office Of
Treasurer Is the result Of the conflict be-
tween the Democratic County Committee
OF Henrico and the Democratic State
Committee. The local organization
adopted resolution asserting its sole
authority 10 the matter of deciding as to
primary nominations and denying the
right Of state committee TO interfere. IL
declared W. J. Todd, who received the
second highest vote. the nominee for
Treasurer. The result ID that William
II. Brauer, to whom the county commit
tee denied the certificate because OF al
legged violations of the Barksdale Pure
Elections law, Ia by the unanimous vote
of the State committee 10 be the noml-
nee of the party, while Mr.. Todd holds
the certificate of the county committee.
MIR. Brauer, triumphant 10 his victory
before the State committee, sent very
cordial letter to the lIenrico county com.
mittee, calling attention to the fact that
he had been Endorsed aud inviting the CO.
operation and support Of the committee
aud of his defeated competitors. Ii is
likely that the State committee will In.
sist that its ruling be observed.
A futile effort was made in the State
committee TO have the "straightout"
faction of Norfolk recognized in the ap-
pointment of Judges OF election.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
Miss Moneurs, Formerly OF Stafford
tn We'd In Washington.

The marriage of Miss Eugenia wash
;ngton Moncure, a great greatgrand-
daughter OF Col. Samuel Washington,
brother OF the first President, to Mr..
Charles Edwin Brown. of Seattle. Wash 4,
will take place on Wednesday morning
at the home of the bride on Capitol Hill,
in Washington.
Miss Moncure is daughter OF MIR;
Thomas q. Moncure, formerly OF Stafford
county, and is granddaughter oil the
late Judge X. C. L. Moncure, formerly
President OF the Court OF Appeals.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
To Visit Mexico and California.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Randolph Howard
have left for an extended visit oil
several weeks, which will include stops
at Lexington, Ky, Louisville, Mexico
the Grand Canyon, California, Salt Lake,
Denver and Chicago. While in San Fran
cisco Mr.. Howard will attend the meet
ing OF the American Bankers Association,
of which he ia a member The bankers
will be treated royalty by the people OF
California during their stay in that
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
C.neral Inspeotion.

Inspector General 10 Lane Stern, OF
Richmond. visited the Washington
Guards Thursday night. After the in
spection he addressed the company, say;
ing that only twice before had he found
any occasion for remarks after inspec-
tion-once when the troops were so bad
" prepared az to call for public repri-
msnd and the other time in Lynchburg
when, az in Fredericksburg, he found
nothing but praise to be said.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
w..ms Wants the Custom House.

Hon. W. A. Jones, our representative
in Congress, will present a bill this COM
ING session to remove the custom house
from Tappahsnnock to Reedville.
While this removal will be OF great bene-
Az 10 vessel masters, still Reedyille 10
Az far off TO the majority OF vessels as
Tsppahaunock; only it's much more &C,
eessible. But the custom'house should
be at Weems as it Is the more central
point and nearer TO the homes oil more
than half of the vessel owners than
Reedyille, as Reedville ia situated at the
northernmost point Of the district
Weems Letter In Virginia Citizen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
Cant. JAIME. oourIsy'. Long Service.

A silver water pitcher was presented
10 Capt. James Gourley, OF the st. May
of the Weems Line. recently. The oc..
= ,sion was the fitieth anniversary OF
CAPTAIN Gourley's connection with the
company. Mr.. Henry Williams, presi-
dent Of the company, presented the
nitcher. The Office force offered their
Oae of Captain Gour-
ley's sons il Capt. Mason Gourley, also
If the Weems Line baltimore News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
e,ohmand Murder Mystery

The murder OF Junius A. Scott. Main
street confectioner, in his store in Rich
mond Friday night just before he closed
his Mace OF business, remains a mystery.
The police have not been able TO satlsiy
Themselves az to who shot the man. The
sons and daughters OF the coniectioner,
who was a widower preparing to marIJ
AGAIN. have been closely questioned by
tbe police. A motorman has pee9 ioun n,
who says he heard the life OF Scott
fhreafpned