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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-17
STOLEN GLASSES AND THIEVES TAKEN.

Through the efforts of Detectives Duane and
Coghlan OF the Brooklyn Detective Bureau the
thieves who stole fifteen pairs of field glasses
valued at $3.50. from the Sheepshead Bay racetrack
some time ago have been arrested and all the
glasses were found in pawnshops. The glasses
were the property of well known followers OF
the track, who left them for safe keeping with
John q. CaVanagh. who is in charge of the betting
P III charles William; seventeen years old Of No
years old of No. 307 West ll9th-st. both of Man
haitian. who admit the theft are both Coored men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-17
MORE FEVER CASES AT CINCINNATI.

Cincinnati. Sept. 1s.-Four more Of those who
came hero early yesterday from Ta1lulah and New
Providence, La, to escape yellow fever taken
to the hospital to-day, having developed symptoms
of the disease. The new cases are those Of G. A.
Heath his wife and two children. The five cases
sent to the hospital yesterday were reported to-
day doing well.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-17
MAE WOOD FILES CHARGES.

Omaha, Sept. 16.-Mae c. Wood, formerly a clerk
in the Postofice Department in Washington, has
at last fled charges with the State Department
against Consul General Robert Wynne and Consul
] Martin Miller calling the attention of the de-
partrnent to the alleged acts of the two men In
decovng her to New York TO obtain certain papers
regarding Senator Plat, of New-YOrk, which she
was supposed to have. The charges have been
mailed from this city, and will reach Washington
Sunday,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-17
TROY WOMAN INSTANTLY KILLED
Daughter of Former Well Known Merchant
Hit by Third Rail Car.

TBy TeIeKraDh 70 The Tribune.
Troy N. Y, Sept 16.-NIiss Jane Ware Of this
city instantly killed near Nassau Friday night
by being struck by car on the Albany and Hudson
third rail railroad. She slightly deaf and
started to the track after leaving the north
bound car only TO be struck by fast car from
Albany, which fractured her skull. The body was
carried TO Nassau the fender.
She fifty years old. Her father was John
Ware. formerly well known merchant. A sister
is secretary of the Emmett Willard School.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-17
PLAN NEW LINE TO PORTLAND.

81. Paul, Sept. 1sPresident Elliott OF the North
ern Pacific Railway. this afternoon gave out the
following statement:
The Great Nortbarn and Northern Pacific Rail-
road companies have organized and own jointly
the Portland and Seattle Railway company. Ihat
company viii bIild n railroad rapidly as men
and material win permit from ysr 10
vancouver. This will give 10 the Great NortheLn
and Northern Pacific first class ehttahee 10 Foft-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-17
ma WESLEY r., WALES ACQUITTED.

IBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune
Trenton N j.. Sept. l6.-Dr Wesley r. Wales.
formerly president of the First National Bank Of
Asbury Park was acquitted in the United States
Court to-day on an Indictment charging him with
emhezzlement OF $4,000 of the funds Of the institu
ton by of worthless checks, The trial lasted
three days. The jury was less than ten minutes In
reaching q decision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-17
CARTOONS "WIFE" COMING
Mrs. E.. J. Martinez WiU Appear
Here IN Bigamy Case.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune

Montgomery Ala, Sept. 16.-Frederick E. Carl"
toms wife, or one Of them, Mrs. E. J. Martinez. Of
this city, has been summoned to New-York to APP
pear against him a charge of bigamy brought
by the authorities there.
inspector Adam Cross wrote her asking If she
would come She will start North tomorrow. Mrs.
Martinez did not know that her alleged husband
was living until he recently arrested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-17
KEEP COMMITTEE GATHERING DATA
Visits Made to the State, War and Navy De
partments.

Washington. Sept 16-The Keep depart
mental inquiry committee to-day made visits
TO the State, War and Navy departments, and
interviewed the acting secretaries in each re-
garding the methods of transacting the clerical
work OF the government In the War Depart
rnent the work of the General Staff was especi-
ally inquired into. far as 1t relates to purely
clerical and non-professional work.
The interviews consumed several hours. and
the information obtained will go into the gen.
eraI hopper of this class Of data. which the
committee is expected to formulate some definite
recommendations to bring all branches Of the
clerical work Of the government under one
comprehensive system TO be more economical
and expeditions than the present varying
methods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-17

from Europe. where he made an inVes.lsae,oh
Of the infection of fruit products intenoeo Hr
import trade. He will make an extensive report
10 Secretary Wilson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-17

DR.. WILEY BACK FROM EUROPE.
Washington, Sept. 16.--Dr. H W. Wiley. chief
OF the Bureau of Chemistry of the Department
of Agriculture, returned to Washington to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-17

Insurance investigation becomes enHVeh9u'
n pIav does when the star arrives. by the az
pearance upon the stand OF George W. PerAi,''
Mr. Perkins is frankness personined. he N.'V'-
sales information voluntarily QuiSzeo
to his dual capacity as a New-York LIZ
officer while a member of the Arm OF J. -
Morgan & Co. he plthily -pertinently-ShS"s' :,
II serve but one master-my own sense
what is right" ,.ds 10
And with convincing candor he proceeu51o ,d
tell what for every right gated lad IN SL'e
will be inspiriting, the story or MS Sag
career from office messenger to financial l his
nate. There can be doubt no longer In, I'M goal
insurance Investigation is a good thll's - tho
for every interest concerned-especialiy t1 p. h
policyholders; nor can there be DOUBT ' .g OF
high insurance officials act with the can ~ this
Mr. Perkins the essential of confidence ~ .iaS
great national institution must be fully TTesfisfac
Remedies are to be found for detects~ la,,eIel,-
tory channels will be found for the ueSSaors
ment OF betterment. while Wall stree by in
dreaming of a security market depresSs.U 90 race
vestigation win find how impotent IL Is ~ W
and imagine vain things. IL. Al4L-A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-17

speculators (and investors. tooO who Has
follow winners" will find warrant IT tns
traordinary records recently made by inc
shares. and by Canadian Pacific ITSELF LOT g..
g., o++ortton IN still another Canadian Pacinc
,,ronsrtv. one not yet conspicuous In VA
e+reet,s eye-the common and preferred stock o
the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Du.or''
nreferred under forty is almost where 500 80
mon was selling within two years ago, Int
away rise Of 100 full points Incide I!,. 20
Duluth South Shore earnings begin alrse-1y no,
show substantial increases. MS Is ne"
IL not be significant?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
WESTMORELAND
Private Schools Personals Notes.
OAK drove, Va, June | l9O

Aiik AtIONfs ' IT, JUN - i''f'-
In spite of the incement weather OF
Yesterday. large crowds oi Interested
spectators gathered at the closing cXeI-
cises of the two private schools OF tie
nrighborhood which We're most eujoya-
bic The commencement ut the Cottage
school took place early in the afternoon.
and was admirably conducted 10y Mis-
Dashield. the popular teacher An inter
esting program was carried ont. after
which Mrs peudlctOn srvcd delicious
strawberries aud other refreshments.
The finale of Mrs Willie Mirt's school
took place at O clock IN the Junior Or
der hall which was literally packed. ami
the excellent prOgram.cnrricd ont no per
lection. reflected great credit ON ia"
pupils az we'll as their 'achcrs. Ilr
hall was deliberately decorated Wiiheui-
lands and ported plants. flags. Japnnr~r
lanterns. and many culOrd lights. tir
effect OF which was beautiful n the rN-
IRENE. NlrssrS. Locke Griffith, Garrison
Il amy. Harry TAYLOR and VIM. Latarr
act al rs u~hrrs. and did the hunor~ MOST
gracefully. The music WAS "a Spcml
feature ol the occasion, piano and vocal
with Rotations. amusing aud pathetic.
made the evening one long To hc rcuein-
bcird. The hearty cucons and compli-
mentarv showers of bouquets an 81 81
the high appreciation oi the audience
All the pupils acquitted themselves 50
we'll il would be- hard to shy 10 whom
most credit Is due. but the hearty con-
gratulation- received 10y Mrs Writ and
her efficient aid. Miss Ethel Provence,
showed that they had done their duty
faithfully, and the fact Is mlly appr-
ciatnd.
The Baptist church people oithcyiIlng"
will give "A zen Il for the benefit of their
church today.
nr~. Richard Washington. of the capt.
tai city. and Warner Washington. OBJ
New York. arrived here ON the 18th. aud
are visiting their father. Dr. Walker
Washington. at Claymont
Misses Janet iataue and Maggie lay
Tor expect 90 leave i'm the near future Tor
"A visit to friends near Alexandria. To- at
t,nd the High School huale-. ait 'r which
They will visit Mrs. Skretrr. near Nor
folk.
Mr.. Douglass. Of Washington. is "a
guest of Dr. Washington al Claymoni
this week
Mr. Bush wilkins has improved his
home very much. by giving tia new
spring dress and other touching mp
Mrs. Whiting continues W. suffering
greatly with neuralgia of the eyes.
Mr. " ". Stir continues indi~po~ed
The colop.d Bapti~tS had a May feast
ON Tuesday To ni~c money to help COM
plri, thcirneW church. which Willhe very
lun1s,ff,.. yheu finished
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS
The Latest Closing Prices In the
Principal Markets.

Philadelphia Flour steady. winter
extras. tll5H435. Penna roller
clear S4.5OG475. city mills fancy
SGHGl5. Rye hOur firm. per barrel
S42J. Wheat steady, No. , Penuu
red. new. SlOl n TOP Corn steady,
No. , yellow. local. 5Gi2c Oats firm.
white No. ,, clipped 36iec.; lower
grades. 34iac. Hay firm; No. l timO
thy. large bales. sl4N -. Pork firm
family. 81. Beef steady; beef hams
S.3N24 Live poultry steady, hens
i4c.. old ROSTERS. lOc Dressed pOul
try steady: choice fowls l4izc.. oil
ROSTERS lie. Butter steady; cream
cry. pc. Eggs steady; New York anl
Penna.. lSi2c. dOz. Potatoes steady
new. $2jON27j per barrel.
Baltimore Wheat firmer; spot con
tract. slO7 ia l.OT4 spot No. red
western. SiOSit: steamer No red
sIOOi, southern. by sample. 93c. a
Si.O7. southern. on grade. 91l2c. n
slO7it. Corn steady. spot 56a 30 80.
steamer mixed Sic; southern white
corn. 52G 56i5c.. southern yellow corn
SEA 56iLc. Oats hfm. No. ? white. 81
H3fikc.; No. 2 mixed; 3i4 n Sfdlsc
rive dull: uptown. No. , western, S3c
Hav easier: 40 l timothy. $l4: No !
clover. mixed. sl1dll.50. Butter firm
fancy imitation l9G 2Oc.. fancy cream
erv. 22G 23c.. fancy lad e. l7HlSc
Eggs steady. per dozen. l6i2c
New York Butter firm; common e
extra creamery. 1912 exc. do. state
dairy. lSn2lc: do. renovated. 15H
19c.: do. western factory. l5GlSc.,
extra western imitation creamery. !!
n f9isc.: do. nrsts. lSn1 Sisc Cheese
weak: new state. full cream. small
white fine qiac.; do fair TO choice
81 G9kc.: do. colored. fine. 9iac: do
fair to choice. SAN94c.: do. large
white. hne. 9Ac.; do colored fine
&c; skins. full 10 choice. IN Sc
Eggs weak. state. Penna. and nearby
fancy selected. white. 20c. do. choice
l9c.: do. mixed extra 1Sd lSi2c.;
western fancy selected. l7i5c: do
firets lie. sOutherns pOcr TO fair
S4I3c. Live poultry easier. western
suring chickens. soc. fowls. l4i2c..
turkeys. l2c Dressed poultry steady;
western brOilers. 30n35c. fowls. 10T
14c: turkeys. l3N lie Potatoes easv.
southern rose. Sl75G250: state AMI
western. Toe. as: Jersey sweets 81
225. CabLages irregular: Charleston
per barrel crate, 75c.Gs125.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
SPOTSYLVANIA
For Benefit Of Confederate Cemetery Organic
inc Baseball Team-PeeSonaIs.

Spotsylyania g. H., Va. June |, 1903.
Miss Auuie Goodwin, of Washington
i. visiting her mother an Mrs. CIismond'
this week
The ladcs of the Confederate Memoria
Association oi SpOtsylvania county, vii
serve II lunch ior the benefit OF the Con
lcderatc Cemetery at this place ON Satur
day at Hays monument
Mr.. Ice Gayle Is organizing n basrhnl
team AT the Court House. \ business
meeting was held on Saturday. there
were good many present and some mr.
engagements Wrr, nude Tor the coming
season.
Mrs. Raghy, of Richmond. who ha'
h,rn visiting Mrs. r. Il. Gaylc returned
home HIS week.
Miss Iva Frazer. who iorsryernl month";
has been thr guest OF her sister ia New
port News. returned home this week.
Miss Roberta Burnett aud Miss Annit
Bullock lcit Monday for Richmond, whcn
they will Dee thc guest of Mrs. Strattor
ior several days.
Mr. r.. T. Frazer has house lull o
summer hourlcr~
Mr. e.. g. nurmttr who has been IN
business lu llurbortou for the past Win
frr.. viii r'turn home this week.
Mr.. j. i. Coleman viii preach hi~ last
SERMON al Spot~ylyauia &. H., on'Snn
day at II %. m.. hciow taking charge Cd
his work ion lOudOun county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
EDUCATIONAL RALLY AT
KING AND QUEEN C. H.
Gov Montague, Hon. J. Taylor tllysOn and
Others Make Addresses Association Formed.

King and Queen Co. May 81. 1903.
The meeting at King and Queen 4. H.
ON Yesterday IN the interest of the drNci-
opment and improvement of the public
schools of the county WAS 20 decided ~uc-
cess in every respect. The audience gath
cred was representative of the b'st ci"-
ment and leading citiD.n- OF the county.
and the impressions made aud the uiiu-
ences eNcrted must boz for the upll't oi tIr
schools.
At the request OF Supt Ino. VI. Gar
nett. Rev. +. b. Bealr called the mrrtiug
10 order and presided over the Same dur
mg the day. Rev. Alex. Flrvt led the
meeting in an earnest and impressive Doe
vocation Hon. j. Taylor Elly~ou WIS
then introduced. and in most practical
and effective way discussed the public
school syst m oi the Stat . and showed
the need oi a deeper interest and more
earnest efforts lpuu the part OF the pru-
pile in and for our public school system.
Gov. Montague was then present 81 To-
the eager and enthusiastic audience. lie
was greeted with waruest applau~e.aud
after graceful aud beautiful alluslon 10
the county OF King and Queen and tO hrs
indebtedness To the county .he proceeded.
with the ability OF am accomplished
statesman and the charms and graces OF
finished orator. 10 discuss the im-
pOrtant and far-reaching subject OF edu-
cation. The address was up 10 the Gov
ernor's hgh-water mark. and made "a
most pleasing and lasting impression
upon his hearers.
4 recess was then taken. and bouuil-
ful dinner was spread ON the tables on
the court green. to which the gathered
crowd did ample justice.
During the recess Gov. Montague and
Mr.. EllysOn could bee seen cordially and
freely mingling with the crowd. aud
making hay while the sun shines and
winning yot - by the score.
In the aft rnOOn Drs Chas. II. Ryland.
OF Richmond College, aud RObt. Frazer.
and Rev Alex Fleet further discussed the
matter. and made eficctivean informing
speeches along the lines OF education and
our public schools. ait r which an Edu-
catiOnal Association was formed, with
Miss Maude Bland as president Miss liz
ze Latane secretary. and Miss Mia
Walker treasurer.
\ resolution was offered and adopt I'd.
with only one dissenting voice, asking
the board Of supervisors To raise the
levy for school purposes in the county.
philOs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
FRANCE WORKING
HARD FOR PEACE
Strong Influences Exerted on Russia
to End the War.
CAR MAY CALL zEMsKY sosoR

The National Assembly viii Decide
on Peace-cruiser Izumrud Blown
Up BY Crew to Prevent Japs Get
ting Her-AdmlraI Togo Wounded.
Paris. June 2.-Strong influences are
being exerted between Paris and ST
Petersburg towards securing the reali'
zation of peace. hopes of which for
the first time assumed definite shape
within the last few days. Exchanges
which have already occurred give en-
couragement of a pacific solution. but
these are not yet explicit Although
the officials observe silence with re
gard TO their plans. 1t is gathered that
the chief reliance is the securing OF
the united influence OF Great Britain.
France and the United States In bring
ing about some basis of accord be
tween the belligerents. Heretofore this
influence has been merely moral, ow'
ing TO Russia's refusal TO permit II to
take more concrete shape, but the indi-
cations are that Russia may allow 1t 10
assume a more material character to
the extent of having nations friendly
both to Japan and Russia and to the
cause of peace cooperate towards ter
minating the conflict and initiating
peace negotiations.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
A NEW DEPOT AT SUMMIT
Mas~aponax. June list, 1905.

MuS~upOuuN. June lSt. l'nl.
Information has just bccn received here
from Mr. Gcorgn b. Jones. who Is nov n
Richmond. Ihat be- had acunicrncr with
fine Officials of the Richmond. Frdrrcks-
burg and Potomac Railroad Company
Yesterday aud that they had concluded
to erect Depot no summit thall the
necessary accommodation for freight
aud pl.~ngprs. such rs reception rooms
for white aud colonel passengers. freight
storage room. ticket aud telegraph office.
Mr.. Jones nl~oWutes that General Mama
err Duke has given Instructions to have
thr work ou the depot hgm rs soon as
possible.
The location of the depot was gone
over b, General Manager Duk" and Mr..
Jones. and 10 has hrru decided tO place
the depot lust north of the county road.
and brtwern the old lmrOi track and the
present double track. This will afford
ample Yard facilities. and easy access To
depot Tor teams and Passengers. On the
east side of thr double track % covered
platform wall Joe erected for the accOmmo-
dation ot passengers desiring 90 take the
north bound trains.
Mr. Jones certainly deserves much
credit tor the manner boz which he has
looked aft Of the int crest of the county
people iu securing ior them this long ielt
want. the first and only depot IN Spot
>yyaua county. Weekend 10 him th"
hearty congratulations of % grateful pub
F. :.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
CAROLINE
pamaee by slorm-Tobaeeo ssason-psrsonaIs.

Mr.. VI. J. billiard, of Florence, Ala.
who has been spending icw day. with
hi- brother, Mr.. H. T. Dillard. belt Mon
day Tor his home.
Miss Ella Smith has just returned
from delightful visit Of TWO weeks 10
her sister, Mrs. r. T.. Campbell. at Mil
ford
Miss Annie Hall. oi Pine Apple, is
spending this week with her sister. Mrs.
K. T. Dillam.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. T.. Campbell and little
daughter oi Milford. Wen guests sun
dny ri Mr. and Mr-. \. &. Smith.
Mr.. e. e. Chewing spent Tuesday 10
Richmond.
Miss l.ilburne Smith spent ln-t week
al Chilrsburg with her brother Mr.. \.
l.. Smith.
Cnpt. and Mrs. e. r Smith spent Mon.
day in Bowling Green. whrn' capt.
Smith attended a meeting OF the louird-
crate Veterans.
Miss Mania Sizrr has returned from 20
lengthy visit To friends ia Richmond
The line tobacco season here is making
farmers hustle. II X interesting 10 GriN'
along the road aud watch thr busy
operations. WHERE every chiid inr2
enough 10 walk aud carry % basket i'
dropping tobacco plants.
Their. was fearful wind and rain
storm here hast evening, with Some hail.
but mo- ,lnmnge done to crops. The wind
uprooted "a fine Irach orchard ot Mr. q.
IT. Durrtts. and also blew down the to-
hncro barn OF Mr. j. ". Hancock with
his last year crop in IL. and took ihr
top of of hi~ Kitchen The hail didmuch
damngr to his wheat crop.
The stable Of Mr. Middlebruok was
blown down and a hor,e caught in 1t
and much injured.
The best assortment ol solid ! karat
gold. twenty five and twenty year gold
filled. silver and nickel watches with the
very best movements such as the
Wnltham. Elgin &C., suitable for ladi"S,
gents. or bovs.ever on S,de in Fndrrcks-
burg. At Norris the iewcler aud oPti-
einu
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
VIRGINIA NEWS

President Roosevelt has fixed the
date for his trip through the South. He
will reach this city on the morning Of
October IL, and will spend one day here.
DR.. J. Sills Daniel of Richmond, was
sent on To the Federal grand jury
for alleged improper and unlawful use oi
the l.. 5. mails He was bailed in the
sum of one thousand dollars.
Licensed to marry in Washington:
Samuel b. Blandbicker, OF Madison
county, and Alice c. Richards, o. 'irrn
county. Preston Abel and Cora l..
Payne, both OF LOudOun county.
Hon. Harry ST. George Tucker, dean
OF the law faculty OF George Washington
University. Of Washington, is DESTROYS OF
seeing Ex-Governor Charles T. o Ferrall
made president of the jamestown Ex-
position Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
LOCAL MARKETS

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.
Wheat, tl.O5 to $1.1O; corn, new,
SO 10 -; old, -; meal, 81 30 TO 81 81
per 100; oats, 40 To A.; fowls dive . 10
10: hens. live, 10 10; ducks, live
. to 10: spring chickens, 20 TO 2j cents
per 10; lard, II TO -; turkeys, live
10 to fl, eggs. II to -; butter, II
to %; hams, IA TO II; sweei potatoes
7jc 10 SOC; lri-h potatoes 3jc to 40c
New York Early Rose potatoes, 20 &c
7jc; Maine Houlton Early Rose 90 Il
81 beef TO 81; pork, 6 to g.; veal
( ! TO >: lambs. $3.50 TO $3.50; hides
green ) to g; hides. dry X 10 10
sailed hides, 10 <; baled lay, $40 {,
fl3 per ton.
Leaf Sumac- - TO 60 per 100
Wool Unwashed, ~ to -; washed
81 70 81
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
PORTLAND OPENS FAIR

With the touch oi "A hand ON a golden
telegraph instrument. President Roose-
Welt from the White House in Washing
ton gave the signal which formally
opened in Portland. Oregon. more than
5000 miles away. the Lewis and Clark
Centennial Exposition, monument To
the memories of Captains Merriwether
and William Clark. who 100 years ago
bazed the trail which opened 10 the
world the Oregon country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
OPPOSES SEABOARD PLAN

4 pamphlet has h,rn issued 10y John l..
William, 4 Sons. OF Richmond. urging
stock holders of Z hr >ruboard Air Line to
r-iu-,. % enter the new holding scheme
announced. and insisting that the SEA
board already has arrangements which
will provide for it, needs amply without
reorganization.
II asserts that tlr RyanBlair interests
really do not own majority of the Sea
board. hut that they an' working To OBJ
tain control
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
JUDGE MANN MAKES PLEA
FOR HIGH SCHOOLS

Before the meeting OF the Educational
Society OF the Ninth District ut Abingdon
Thursday Judge W. II. Mann made an
excellent address on the subject OF high
schools. strongly advocating the enact-
ment OF law requiring the State To pay
$500 yearly toward the support OF each
high school. wherever an equal amount
was raised by local taxation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
ORANGE
Storm Did Little Damage Personals.
Unionyillc Va, June LIST, 1903

NltIA llf H. JNlf ISL i''f't
An exceedingly heavy rain lell in this
section oi the county yesterday afternoon.
accompanied la some locations with hail.
doing slight damage 10 gfOwingcrops.
Mrs j. - Moon ls guest oi Mrs. X. q.
IlalSey at Eastern View.
Mrs Elizabeth H. Martin has returned
from pleasant visit OF several weeks
10 her sou. Mr. Sidney \. Martin oi Phil
adelphia Pa.
MIS-. Sidney 4. Martin and daughter
Elizabeth. ol Philadelphia ara visiting
relatives and friends al this place.
Misses Lizzic and Lillian Clark .of Wash
iugton y. e.. spent Sunday with tL'r
parents at This place.
Harry j Richardson ESQ. oi this place,
has hc,n very ID this week
Mrs. G.. t. Waugh and children. ol
Evcrona. aryi.itiul natiyr-at Fishers
hin. Augusta Co.. Va. y. y. y.
You will never be- mndrtobcl ashamed
of the quality OF your gin You present
fornuy OCCASION ID Non ~'l"ct IT. from
Norris. the jrWrlrr and optician. high
grade stock.