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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
Missionary Sociable.

The ladies OF the Baptist church hal a
missionary sOciable In the basement OF
the church Tuesday night 10 the interest
of the Home Mission Board. Rev. X \
Williams, the pastor, presided, and
PRAYER was made by Rev Thos. s.
Runaway, d d. The program was both
interesting and instructive, and large
audience show ed its appreciation OF the
perfect manner in which it was carried
out. The following was the program OF
exercises, and 1t will not be misstating
the facts TO say that each one acted well
the part assigned;
/. Musical opening, violin and orVan-
Prof. BOwering and Mr.. Mary Quinn
Hicks.
2 Reports from the different fields in
charge Of the Home Board-By seven
girls.
3. Song, Little Lights"-By fourteen
candle bearers
4. Reading-Mr. Horace F. Crismond
). Vocal solo-Mrs Alvin T. Rowe.
6. Narrative Lesfist-Miss Grace Helm.
7. Vocal solo-Nr. Theodore Bradley.
8 Poem-Miss Annie T. Gordon.
o Vocal sOlO-Miss Matte Qninn
10. Recitetion-Little Mise Ida Bur
russ.
II. Vocal solo-Mrs. Ninde.
u Literary selection-Miss Lena
Rowe.
10. Chorus-By fourteen flag bearers
IA. Collection.
-. Social Feature.
16. Benediction.
The collection was quite liberal and
will 90 the Home Mission Board to be
expended In the Southern States and
Cuba.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
BRIDEGROOM MINUS 200
Son Of Culpeper Man Has Serious
Mixhap in WASHINGTON.

Harrison Payne. Of Ryland, Culpeper
county, reported to the police in Wash
irgtOn that bis son, William, had been
robbed OF 81 200 last Saturday or sun
day while in Washington on his honey
moon trip.
According to Payne's story, bis son,
who lives 10 Randolph county, W. Va,
sold load OF cattle in Cumberland, Md,
and day or two later took unto him
self wife. The bridal party, which wac
made up OF the newly married couple,
the bridegroOm's sister and the brides
brother, reached Washington late Satur
day and registered at the DriscOll holel.
Young Payne carried the money tightly
tied ia a handkerchief in his left hip pock
ct. He remembered taking out $50 Tor
current expenses and then putting the
rest back into his pocket, but never saw
the money again The party LETT Wash
ington Sunday afternoon, arriving at
Ryland, Culpeper county, late that night
The loss of the nor ey was not discover
ed until Monday morning.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
THE WASHINGTON GUARDS.
Splendid Record as Shown in Last
Report Of Adiutant- General.

Report OF Aolutant- Seheid's
In the last annual report of Adiutant-
General VIM. Nalle the following excel
lent report is given Co. l., 10th Regt, Va
Vol. Inf. Washington Guards), Ct Fred
ericksburg. by the Inspector Capt T..
II. Revere is the commander of the com
pany; LIST Lieut.. T. NJ. Larkin; ID Lieut.
A. q. BilliDgsley
This company continues in most sat
isfactory condition, and presented very
neat and soldierly appearance; new uni.
forms had been received and several OF
the men supplied; the officers are very
efficient in the discharge of their duties,
and high state Of discipline II main
tanned.
All of the orders received are written
out 10 full in the order book, "a well as
letters sent. Letters received are prop
erly referred to in the endorsement book
and filed. All Of the other books are IN
proper condition. The names OF men
who re enlist are again entered on the
descriptive roster.
Recruits are drilled in the setting mp
exercises; they are taught the names OF
parts of their rifles; there is a monthly
guard mounting, and the guard report
book is used; there has been regular tar
get firing at two hundred yard range,
with good results; there is a non-com-
missioned officers school; the company
has drilled 10 extended orders, and the
men take care of and clean their own
arms aud equipment, all Of which wac
found to be 10 very good condition. This
company ia commended particularly Tor
general appearance, steaciness, and dis
cipline
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
ORANGE.
Schools Closins-Other Notes-Per-
sonaIs, Etc.


Burr Hill, Va, March -. 1904.
Our farmers are behind with their work
on account Of wet WEATHER
The public school here. which was
taught by Mas Minnie Rhoades, closed
Last Wednesday.
Mrs. G. +. Bledsoe. who has been In
disposed, IL out again
Miss Ora Rhoades Ia spending a lew
days with her cousin, Miss lldah Chew
ming.
Mr, Ernest l.. Brooking, OF Marcum
W. Va son OF Mrs. Jas. T. Grave near
here, has been i'll with smallpox. but il
now out Of danger.
Mine Run school, which was taul hit by
Rev Chas + Sanders. closed last hurs-
day A very interesting program had
been prepared. which consisted II ola
logues, Rotations and reading sell ctiODs,
which were well rendered and greatly en-.
jOJed by ali present. The songs by the
school were especially enjoyed. A hand
some lamp was presented 10 Mr.. Sanders
by bis pupils, as a token OF their love
and esteem. Refreshments we're served
to all, otter which the crowd dnpersed
having spent a most pleasant aft'rnoon.
All wish for Mr.. Sanders the best of sue.
cess wherever he goes. Hope
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
FOR THE HORSE SHOW.
Stock Is Being Freely Taken List Of
Those who Have so far Subscribed.


The subscription list for the stock OF
the Horse Show Association is open, and
shares can be had by calling on Mr.C II.
Hurkamp The stock il $40 per share,
50 cash and the other s. subject to the
call OF board OF directors.
The following is the list OF those who
have so far subscribed 10 the stock
c. II. Hurkamp, Col + d. Cole, Capt.
NJ. b. Rowe, W. d. Carter, John NJ. Grit
Tin, II. H. Johnston, ID. Hirsh. J. ID Mon
roe, Judge A. w. Wallace, |. Hirsh, Msu-
rice Hirsh, f. j. Smith, T. n. Brent, Jake
Goldsmith, G C.. Rowlett, c. W Jones,
Capt. T. McCrscken, L. ID. Marshall,
Col. W. l.. Lsughlin, A. Z. Rowe. A. Ran.
dolph Howard, o. NJ. Armstrong, Il. S.
Shepherd, +. W. Mills, Is. Goldsmith 4
Son, j. 5. Wallace, W. L. Brannan, 4. A.
Kishpaugh, d C.. Bowman, G. Wallace,
Nj. NJ. Lewis. j. T. Lowery, W. A. Bell \
Bro, K. n. Goolrick, Z. Karsttn, Chan
ceIIor 4 Rawlings. W. l.. Watson, b. IL.
Jacobs, W. f. Lang, W. j. finder, c. C..
Wooding, +. A. Brulle, John T DJnahoe,
II. Lewis Wallace, Capt. s. J. Quinn,
John NJ. W. Green, Rev. ID. +. Coleman,
A. NJ. Garner, 4. Sydney Bradford, Mich
ael Long, C. NJ Botts, j. W. Adams. A.
2. Thornton, j. w. Thomas, Brown X
Crismond, g Frank Undertake, st
Geo. X. Fitlhugh, Capt. ID. NJ Lee. b j.
Marshall. q. r. Howard, George Puryis,
Benz puryis, j j. sale, + Bode, II b
Lane, Crescent Grocery Co., Msgraih x
Chesley, Gen. d D. Wheeler, l.. r, Col
bert, Judge X. II. l. Chichester, W. +
Brooks, W. Thos Jones, Mrs. ID l.
Smith 4 Co., Major W. 8. Embrey, A. W.
Embrey, Henry Warden, Henry Daunehl
Co, Strasburger & Son, A H. Wallace.
The list will be closed as soon ss a sui
ficient number OF shares are sold, and the
organization will then be effected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
The Case Of Shiloh Baptist Churen
New Site.

The suit of Shiloh Baptist church,
new Site colored, which has been pend
ing 10 the Corporation Court since De
cember. 1908 in which suit an Injunction
was granted to compel one faction oil the
church to unlock same, aud subsequently
AN Injunction was granted restraining
Rev Willis Nj. Robinson, from occupy Ing
the pulpit Of said church, and from at;
tending said church, came up for final
hearing before Judge Alvin I. Embrey
Wednesday. Messrs. Frederick W. Cole,
man and Judge John T. Goodrich argued
for the plaintiffs in the suits, and William
D. Carter for the deiendants.
Judge Embrey will probably announce
his decision Thursday. This suit has
created much interest, as each iactlon
claims to represent majority OF the
congregation Of the church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
Schedule In effect Jan. 18th, 1904.
LEAVE NORTHWARD.

Schedule In effect Jan. 18th, 1904.
LEAVE NORTHwARD.
G.09 A. NJ. daily. Stops on signal al
0ecoquan Sundays only.
$40 A. Nj. daily. Stops at Alexandria
1905 A. NJ. Sunday only. Stops on
signal at Brooke, Aqua, Wide Water,
Quantico, Cherry Hill, Negley, Occoquan,
I.orton and Alexandria.
lO.45 A. NJ. daily, except Sunday
Stops ON signal at Brooke, Aqua, Wide
Water, Quantico, Cherry Hill, Freestone.
NegIey, 0ccoquan, Lorton. Accotink,
Franconia. Seminary aud Alexandria.
LA =. NJ. daily except Sunday. stops
at Alexandria.
6.49P. NJ. daily. Stops on signal at
Brooke. Wide Water. Reid, QuanticO,
and Alexandria.
lO.0l Z. NJ. daily. Stops at Alexsn-
dris. Stops on signal at Occoquan on
Sundays only.
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
$50 A. NJ. daily except Sunday, Rich'
mond accommodation. Makes all stops.
6.2l A. N. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
srain. Stops on signal at Wide Water
and Brooke Sundays only; at MILFORD,
nal at other local stops on Sundays only
94S A. NJ. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal.
1928 +. NJ. daily, s. A. L. train. stops
on signal at LortOn and Occoquan sun
days only and daily at Quantico, Milford,
boswell and Ashland
5.26 r. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops at boswell and Ashland.
6.39 2. NJ. daily. Makes local stops
on signal.
Oil =. NJ. daily. Seaboard Air Line
train. Stops at boswell and Ashland
on signal.
Accommodation train leaves Richmond
z. NJ. daily except Sunday, arrives
fredericksburg 6.33 y. NJ.
NOTE-Time of arrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
{. c. COX, Agent
W.D. DUKE, CIV CULP. W. 2. TAYLOR
Ceo Man Asst Gen Man TYA Msn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
Kinq George Notes.
Index, Va. March 10Th, 100.

As the spring opens we see several new
buildings under way. Mrs. A. McGinniss
has resumed work on his new dwelling,
which is located on block No. |. This
will be a handsome building. j. viking
and q. II. Kay are the builders, and it Ia
now being painted by the def hands OF
Kay and King. Mr.. Nc. says he thinks
Of retiring from farming, and going into
the mercantile business.
Mr.. p. Parker, OF this place is doing e
fine business.
The fox hunters are quiet at this time
The farmers are very busy cleAI log oh
land and blowing. The wheat crops
here are looking fine. D..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
ARRESTED ON SERIOUS
CHARGE.
Youth In Caroline Charged with
Attempt TO Wreck Train.

Milton Black, son OF Joseph A Black,
of Guineys, Caroline county, aged II
Years. was arrested Tuesday by Sheriff.
en- and taken TO Bowling Green Tor a
preliminary examination. He was ad'
mjtted 10 bail in the sum OF $500 Tor his
appearance at the April term OF Caroline
circuit court Young Black il charged
with attempting TO wreck passenger
train at Guineys station on March 9TH
by placing piece OF railing in the frog
of the main track, which damaged the
train considerably The information
which led up to the arrest OF young
Black was furnished by Messrs: Woodali
and Taylor, representing the Richmond DC
National Detective Agency Judge A. L.
Embrey and Mr. Frederick W Coleman,
of THE city, are counsel Tor young
Black.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
MARRIED..
Hogan.

Mr.. John Walker Thompson and Miss
Ella A. Hogan were married in this city
Monday afternoon, at O'Clock, at the
residence Of Rev. Decatur Edwards, the
ofIiciating minister. Mr.. Thompson Is
an employee Of the Passenger and row
Or Company. of Richmond Miss Hogan
ia the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs William
n. Hogan. Of this city. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thompson left on the 5:26 train Tor Rich
mond where they will reside in Inture.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
Aa. Not Sold His Farm.

Henry Fairfax, OF the State corpora
ton commission, says in reference to the
reported sale OF his farm in Loudoun
county to Anthony Drexel, OF Philsdel
phia:
and have no idea OF selling it, | am at a
loss TO know how or where the report
originated.
chase the place, but have refused all Of
them"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
IN ORDER TO VOTE.
Requirements That Are Necessary.

Requirements That Are Necessary.
To entite person to vote at the Pres
idental election in November, he must
have paid his poll tax assessed or assesa-
HE against him under the new Consttu.
ton. In other words he must have paid
his pcll tax for 1908. ak months prior
To the election
~ ORDER TO REGISTER
In order to register after January LIST,
1904, a person must have paid his poll
taxes for the three preceding years
1901, 1902, and 1908.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
Centenarlan Who couIs Read With
out Eyeglasses.

In note to this paper, Mr.. X. D. Vim.
cent, OF Bowling Green, sayt:
81 furnished casket last Friday Tor
Mrs Allen Rose, of New London. Caro-
line county, who was one hundr d years
old on the second day Of last Janu ~,
and up to few weeks ago she could al d
did read her Bible twice every dag With
out eyeglasses. ,
We published report Of the death Of
this remarkable woman few days ago.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
Smalloox In Louisa .

James Smith went to his home In
Louisa county from Lynchburg lew
DAYS ago sick, since which time a case OF
smallpox has developed. He has been
ouarsntined 10 an isolated house near
cuckoo. Every precaution possible
has been taken by the board oil health
to prevent it's spreading.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
THE MELVILLE WOODEN MILLS.
This Enterprisins Plant To Be En-
Iarsed- Many Orders For Goods
Now Booked Ahead.

Almost every business man In this city
kno Wa that we have about thirty man
ufacturing enterprises In our midst, but
few have an idea of the business they do.
A representative of this paper visited the
Melville Wooden Mill Co., and Was greet
ed with a pleasant Glad TO zee you,
come 10, IRON the polite and hustling
manager, John &. Melville. lie showed
us through the mills and we watched the
whirl of the machinery as IL converted
the wool as il came from the sleeps bace
To where IL was made into the splendid
cloth ready for the tailor or dressmaker.
The company Is composed OF Manager
Jno. c. Melville, of this city, and Mr. W H.
Duvall nf New York. They employ at
present - people and Manager Melville
said if lac could get them, be would have
at work 200 The wages paid run from
soc. to $3.50 per day, and thej have
pay roll OF over 5000 per week They
manufacture flAnnels, rain cloths, cassi'
meres, overcoatings and dress goods.
For four years these mills have run day
and night except Sunday, and orders on
file date for two and thr, c months ahead
watched the machinery turn oil one
STYLE Of cassimere that has had contin-
ued run during a period OF seven months.
Extensive improvements are being made.
The foundation has been laid, under the
supervision of Contractor A. NJ Garner
for large stock house, which Will be
completed in three months. Two new
water wheels will be put In the big mill
and il will be raised another story.
short time additional machinery will he
out in and the number OF hands increas'
ed.
These mills were built prior to the war
of 1861 by Kelly, Taekett
Ford and have always done a good bust
ness. but not until Melville x Duvall took
charge of them have they emf such
prosperity. 1t is well to have such an en-
terprise in our midst, and il should re-
ceiye the local encouragementit deserves.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
An Old Citizen of spotsyIvsnia Dead

Mr.. William A. Pritchett, one OF three
of the oldest men in Spotsylvania, died
at his home. near Curlew, Sunday, aged
80 wears. He was an ex.Coniederate sol
der. He is survived by one brother, Mr.
B. W. Pritchett Funeral services were
held Tuesday and the interment was
made at the family burying ground, near
Sunlight. Rev. ". C. Pace ofIiciated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31

IN SPITE of the poor wheat crops the
l Deering Binders and Mowers have
broken all records this season. Our sales
on these machines have been remarkable.
considering crop conditions, and not one
breath OF complaint has been heard. They
are the best that money ard brains can
build. Everybody in touch with Freder-
icksburg knows the history OF the Hqsker
and Shredder business last fall. The Deer
ing won the highest praise where others
failed. Deering Corn Harvesters gave
satisfaction last year, they are better now.
When YOU come 70 town call ana see as
and let as talk Corn Haryesters and Husk-
ers and Shredders. Thanking the farmers
for their strong support, we are.
Yours truly,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
Clifton Fishing Shore Open

Clifton Fishing Shore, Whitewater,
Va, will commence seine hauling the
first Of April and is prepared to fur.
nish fish in lots to suit the purchaser.
All orders will have prompt atten.
ton. For prices and further inior-
nation, address Clifton Fishery,
Whitewater. Va. mch24-3w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
ORANGE COURT.
Fancy Horses Sell at Low Prices
Crop Notes, Etc.

Crop Notes, Etc.
Monday was March court at Orange,
and the first term of the circuit court un
der the new constitution. Judge d. A.
Grimsley presided, and there was an
array of lawyers present. They were
Messrs. Williams. Shackelford, Barbour.
Browning, and Morton, OF Orange; John
) Barbour and r. H. Grimeley, Of Cul
pepper, and Thomas. of Green Nothing
of much importance was transacted, a.
most OF the time was consumed in or
ganizing the court, and the criminal cases
were continued until Tuesday The
session of the court will continue for
several days.
There was a fine display OF horses,
from the Shetland pony to the thorough
bred Many private Gales were made.
Two horses, Champion and Challenger,
belonging to Newton Lock wood, of the
late bank of GOrdOnsyille, were sold at
public auction. They were shown tan
dem, az they have been driven for some
time, and had taken several prizes at the
horse shows They were the property
of Walter q. Newman, and were pur-
chased by Mr. Lock wood at the Newman
sale last year, for $685. Challenger was
purchased by MIR h. F. Jones for 81 H.,
and the other by T. $. Shepherd,
of fredericksburg, at $500 The
double harness. said TO have cost 5000
and az good as new, was purchased
by Mr.. A W Embrey for $50 The cart
sold for SO. A thoroughbred Hackney
stallion was also sold for $3.50 All sales
were cash.
NOTES.
The wheat crop is wonderfully i'm
proved. There ia a good stand and It il
coming on nicely Farmers are back.
ward IN ploughing, but some fields have
been turned up and are nearly ready for
the corn planter Capt II / Warren
has two large rich fields ploughed, which
were in sod, The wisescres predict q
good crop of wheat and full crop OF
fruit of all kinds.
Those at Orange from this city were
SIessrs Elton Alrich. Il. l.. Biscoe. + {.
Ninde, Geo. T.. King, A. W. Embrey, Il
s. Shepherd, Judge A. r. Embrey. How.
ard Harrison and representative oI
this paper.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31

The Mccall Patterns are the only pat
terms made with perioration, showing
the exact hastings and sewing lines and
the seam allowance, without waste oil
material. No other pattern has this lea
ture. For sale at Lowery's. Fashion
.heets Tree.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
Death In Stafford.

Mr.. S. II. Coskley died at bis home in
Stafford county, few days ago; and
was buried at the old Hull place. Three
sons and two daughters survive. Rev.
". 8. Jackson conducted the funeral ser
vices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
LIKES, eERWANGeR d co.
Have Resumed Business at o1s w.
Lexington Street.

The big clothing establishment OF Likes,
Berwanger & Co, Of 1912 +. Baltimore
street. which was burned out In the late
Baltimore fire, has resumed business at
3I0 ". Lexington street. They are car
rving the same high-standard clothing,
tailoripgs and furnishings az in the past
and are maturing plans for the erertion
~ a magnificent building on their old
ate Az soon as conditions permit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
KING ARTHUR u.
Dark Bay, Is Hands, 1850 lhs' sy
lonqfelloW

Dam Belle Knight, by Knighthood, by
Imported Knight OF st. George. This
grand thoroughbred stallion will MAKE
the season of 1904 at Boscobel Farm.
Terms. $500 the season. Book is now
omen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
Notice To Tomato Growers.

Parties desiring to contract for
tomatoes TO be delivered at our can
merry. may do so by calling on Dir.
Jas. Roberts, at Hotel Dannehl, OF
Mr.. Robert Murphy opposite the cam
nery. Roberts Bros.
l-m19-1m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
pu;Id;na New Depot.

The foundation for the new depot oil
the p. F.&P. Marrow GuaRe) X. H., TO
take the place Of the one recently burned
has been completed and the frame wors
il now being put up az rapidly as posi-
!
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31

Connections at Frederieksburg with k.' ]:
A p. r. b., and Weems STEAMBOAT 20. AZ
,Iy.nse wish Southern Il r and Chesapeake q
OAio K. X. ,,,n..A
The only hne TO she Chsneeilors'ilie eno
wilderness Bastlehelds.
ESstrYp STANDARD Time. Daily exeeptSun-
asv W. H RICHARDS. Gen. Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
Sale of Property.

The property on Main street owned by
the estate OF S Willis Howard was sold
at public auction Monday, and bid in by
Mr. Duff Green for 81, 900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
CaIIed to Onancock.

Rev. John W. Csmmack, OF Orange
county. has accepted call to the Oman
cock Baptist church, and will enter upon
his duties in May.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
QantaI Notice.

DIR. G. C. Mann, OF Montross. will be at
Index (Peyton Parkers store) on Tues,
day. Wednesday and Thursday, April
9Th, 9th and It'll. prepared to do dental
work. 81
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
ooo ooo Pounds of Wool Wanted.

200 ,UUU FouHus OF "VV'
will pay the highest cash price Tor
wool delivered at the mill during the
coming season. See me before making
sale. John C. Melville, Manager OF the
Melville Wooden Mills Co., Fredericks-
hn-o Va mchS 6m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
For Sale.

A good farm in Spotsylvania contain;
ing 22l acres; well fenced and well
watered. For iurtherinformation apply
II. l. Oswald,
ScreamerviIle, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
j. M'CALLA BOULWARE g. SON,

Wholesale and Retail Dealers Flour Shpsu Oats bay Meal
Chop Old Stand Commerce Street.
one dealer Also Agents for the
Machinery Remember the
J Boulware g. Son. Commerce 81
The Washington times., 1904-03-28
FALSE ALARM MISGREANT
IS CAUGHT RED-HANDED
Twenty Five Year-0ld Negro Sent to
Workhouse fo- Six Months After
Capture in Northwest.

a penalty OF $40 fine or six months IN
the wOrkhouse was imposed upon Clar-
ence Johnson. a negro twenty-five years
old. in the Police Court this morning,
for breaking open d FIRE alarm box at
Twenty ghth and o Streets northwest
and attempting to turn in a false alarm
The fine was not paid
About / o'clock this morning Police
man Lauiger. OF the Seventh precinct.
and Robert Crowley. who volunteered
10 help catch the miscreant who has
been turning in false alarms in all sec
lions Of the city for the past several
weeks, stationed themselves behind
fence opposite the box. After a while
they saw Johnson approach the box and
break the glass. They say he opened
the door and was about TO turn ia an
alarm when they spraug out on him. lie
ran The policeman overlook him at
T'syeuty-cighth Street and Dumbarton
Avenue and arrested him. in the Police
Court this morning Johnson exhibited
badly battered head, the injuries To
which he said, were inflicted by the po-
uceman.
At the Seventh precinct Johnson is
said 20 have made q confession to the
effect that he had turned i'm several
alarms. but he denied this when he
went on the stand 10 testify In his de-
Tense.
owing 10 the fact that several false
alarms have been sounded from Box r.
the past week or two, Lieutenant Jor-
don. OF the Seventh precinct, instructed
tho policeman on the beat TO pay paTtic-
ulaS attention 70 IT,