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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-01-02

he said that at one time he went to
Puter and asked him to advance o
to him for the expenses of his trial.
Puter replied that he had made much
less out of the land operations in town.
ship III than was supposed, and could
not afford to make the desired ad-
vance.
Puter's Account Book.
To support his statement he showed
Walgamot an account book which he
kept while in Washington in 1902, and
among other items he called attention
tc entries Of the following payments;
Five hundred dollars to s.. B..
Ormsby.
Two payments of $500 each to c. E.
Loomis.
One payment of $1,000 to "Cap."
The last item was dated March g.,
1902.
l.. +. Puter, in his address to the
jury which convicted his brother, S. A.
d. Puter, referred to "honest old Cap
Ormsby,' and both Mr.. Heney and
Mr.. Burns thought at the time that
they had found a clue to the, entry in
Puter's account book. But they found
that Ormsby was not in Washington at
the date of the entry, and they were
again in the dark. After the trial and
conviction Puter made full confession
to Mr.. Burns. The latter asked him
how much he had paid out to secure
the patent Of claims in township III,
and also asked whether he had kept
account of such expenditures.
Puter replied that he had. Burns
then asked about the payment of $1,000
to "Cap'' Puter replied with a laugh
that that meant "capitol."
After much questioning he finally
stated that the $4,000 was paid to Sen,
Mitchell. When asked what he
had done with the account book in
which he noted these expenditures. he
that it was at Berkeley, Cal.
At Burns request he wired to his wife
the account book and it arrived
soon after. 1t was at once examined
by Mr. Burns, and was found to CORE.
pond exactly with all the statements 7
hat Puter had made, and with other ;
violence in possession of the govern, 4
nent,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-01-02

capitol, where he introduced them tC
John j. McGrain, a notary public, be.
fore whom they subscribed and swore to
the affidavits that had been prepared
by Senator Mitchell. Mitchell imme.
diately transferred the ~afidavits to
Hermann.
Puter and Emma Watson were taken
to Hermann's office by Mitchell and
Puter made several calls there during
the next two or three days. On one of
these occasions Mitchell introduced
Puter to Assistant Land Commissioner
Richards, saying that Puter was Zone
of the most responsible citizen of
Oregon" Up TO this time no money
had been paid by Puter to secure the
eXpediting Of his claims and they made
rather discouraging progress.
Hermann met him one day on the
street and told him that cit was all
of, " and that the claims would have
to 90 back to Oregon for further in
v~estigation, as there were suspicious
that they We're not regular. Puter went
to Mitchell, calling upon him in his
rooms at the Dewey hotel.
He told the senator that the case
was urgent, and that something must
be done to prevent the claims being
sent back to Oregon. lie told Mitch.
ell that he had 5000 at stake, and that
II was Of vital Importance to secure
patents at once. Finally he pulled two
$1,000 bills out of his pocket and hand
them to the senator, saying: owe
must have your help. Take that money
and get the claims through to patent. 4"
Senator Mitchell, according to the
at first dcmurrcd, saying that the
offered was "'too much, but Pu. :
Ter insisted that he take the bills, and
hey were finally pocketed by the sen.
'tor, This transaction occurred March
J, 1902.
Hermann Changes Front.
\ day or two later Puter met Her.
mann ON the street. The land com.
missioner for the first time held out
Encouragement as to the claims. He
Puter that perhaps something
be done about them, after all.
nd that it might not be necessary TO I
md them back IN DRAGON
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-01-02
$4,000 to "'Cap.n

The book showed the payment of
$4,000 to "Cap" on March Q, 1902. In
the same book was also the record Of
the payment of 800 to J. A. W. Hei.
deeke on January 10, 1902. In the
trial Heidecke testified that Pm.
paid him this sum on the date
named at Albany, and the register Of
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
HORSESHOE
Propram for The Second Day.

The following il the time table for the
second day of the Horse Show Thursday,
July 18Th 60
ga. m.. lightweight hunters class; 10
"a. H.. pairs harness horses, lu:lI "a. M,
combination horses: 1910 "a. m. hunters
and jumpers. II a. DID,. horses IN harness,
1l.15a. m.. ladies park hacks; ll.AO a.
lu.. local road~trrs; ll:41 "a. M, thor
ouphlrd hunters. n-o'ss; l:3O p. m,
sporting taudeus: 10 p. m. ladies
hunters. 2.15 p. m. four-in-hands; 2:3O
p. m.. hunt teams: ID p. m, ponies IN
harness. p. m.. high school horses; go
p. m.. champion harness horses; 3:3o p.
M. champion hunters and jumpers.
The races will be- called AT 3:30 o'clock
and will be ~ follows:
Running mile dash. purse $50 u
entries.
Local Race. Running mile dash,
purse $40. > entries.
Running-l mile dash, open to all,
purse 500. : entries.
Steeplechase for Qualified Hunters
miles. purse Sl2j. > entries.
Stecplochas,,-open To- all, 2milcs pnrse
: lJO ~ entries.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG
AND POTOMAC RAILROAD
Schedule in effect Nav 9sth, 1905

Schedule in effect Nav 9Sth, 1905
LRAvE NoRTHwARD.
6.O9A NJ. daily. Stops on signal
at Occoquan Sundays only
S.32 AM daily. Stopsat 'rNaudria
1899 A. NJ. daily. Stop ia signal
at Iceland, Brooke, AC'ie, Wide
Water. Ried, Quantico, Cherry Hill,
Freestone, Negley, Occoquan. Lor
ton, Accotink, Franconia. Seminary
and Alexandria.
LAB p. NJ. daily EXCEPT Sunday
Stops at Alexandria.
Gas y. NJ. daily. Stops on signal
at Brooke, Wide Water, Qna"tico'
and Alexandria
$50 = NJ. daily. Stops at Alex
audria. Stops OH signal at Occoq uau
on Sundays only.
LKAVE SOUTHWARK.
800 A. NJ. daily except Snn'ay'
Richmond accommodation Makes
all stops.
G21 a NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast
Line train. Stops on signal at wide
Mater. Summit, Guinea, WOOdslane,
Peuola. Rutherglen, TaylOrsville, and
Glen Allen Sundays only; and at
Alexandria. Brooke, Milford, boswell
and Ashland daily.
9.4S a. NJ. daily except Sunday.
Makes local stops on signal.
12.29P. NJ daily, s. A. l.. train.
Stops on signal at lsorton and Deco
guam Sundays only. and daily
Alexandria, QuanticO, Milford, Dos
well aud Ashland
SEQ NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast
Line train. Stops At Alexandria.
boswell and Ashland.
G.39 p. NJ. daily. Makes local stops
OIL signal.
500 p. NJ daily. Seaboard Air Line
train. Stops at Alexandria, boswell
and Ashland.
Accommodation train leaves Rich
mond 4 p. NJ daily except Sunday
ar,ives Fredericksburg G.33 p. III.
NOTF-Tim of arrivals and de.
l,artures and connections not guar
Rnteed.
". D. DUKE. e. W CULP. ". .. TAYLOR
Gen Man Asst. Gen Man. Trd. Man
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
HORSES AND PRIZES
Beautiful Women Applaud the
Winners.
LARGE CLASSES AND CLOSE CON-
TESTS---DR. REID CAPT URES
THE WILLARD CUP, ETC.

Wednesday. July 18th. the first day oi
the Horse show aud Race Meeting. open
cd with "a cloudy sky and many were the
apprhcnsions that rain would interfere
with 1 hc program. the ATTENDANCE ana
the pleasure OF tine many people who
have been looking forward To- the event
with such plcasurablc expectations.
Later. however. the sky frightened,
hearts were lightcucd aud faces wore
smiles.
On the grounds everything was early
astir. The gates were thrown open
about : O'Clock and the officials were ON
hand promptly. The following Is a list
of officers.
Chas. II. Hurkamp president. Maurice
Hirsh treasurer: Clearance r. Howard,
secretary: \. ". Wallace. VI. q. Willis.
D. u. Wheeler ". H. llurkaup. ). W.
Someryilp : :. Bradford. John VI
Griffin. Isaac llirsh. A. T. Rowe, Alex.
Pratt. vice presidents. NJ b. Rowe, T. 5
shepherd. j. :. Wallace Henry Daunchl
II. l.. BAYLOR r. McCackeu. W. ID. Car
ter. Henry Warden \. Randolph How
ard. ". l.. Watson. :. j. Quinn. George
PurviS. T.. D. Cole. e. e. RoWlrtt. St
George r. Fiuhugh. u. VI. lee r. "
Daniel. 4. ". EmhpN g. r. BouINarc.
Edward i Smith. j. II. G. Beverley d.
r-ctors. f.. r. W BarhcrNillard Parker.
". W. SANFORD. CORTLAND II Smith, ".
J. Garter. Z. II. O'Banuou. Judges
Capt. :. j quinn has charge Of the
gates and ". II. Carter is CHIEF marshal
In the ring. Geo. l.. Cole acted as assist -
ant 10 Secretary Howard
The crowd was slow gatherineand not
until noon was the grand stand we'll
filled. BY that time many others w'r
ON the stand. and with the music. the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
FREICHTS SIDE-SWlPE
One Engine DAMAGED and Several Box Cars
Wrecked.

Two freight trains side-swiped each
other at the north end of the bride at !
n. m. Wednesday The north bound
freight was going on the north bound
track when the south bound freight side
swiped it, The engine OF the south
bound train was very much damaged
and three box ears OF the north bound
freight completely wrecked and thrown
of the track. The wrecking engine with
q large force soon had the track clear.
The Aagman OF the north bound freight
was sIightly hurt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13

flags living ln the breeze aud the fine,
spirited horses going through their per.
iormanccs. the scene was an animated
one. The crowd continued To increase
until the hour for the races tocommence.
Lieut.-Goy. Joseph T.. Willard was on
ihe grounds and ON all sides was warm
Is greeted 10y his many friends. admirers
and supporters. Senator Martin, Con
riessmnn swanson. Mr. Eilyson and
other prominent politicians arr expected
Thursday
The rountry people were not present IN
az large numbers a. expected. but IL l.
thought they will be- out in force Thurs
day
THE PRIZES
TIA, first class. that of Green Hunters,
was called at O'Clock. There were ~
entries.
II rcquird long time 10 put the
horses through the performances and Tor
the Judges To pass ON conformation.
First priz,. went To /. u. Bcnners King
Edward. second To W II. Asshrton X
Aristocrat. and third To Mrs. Blair
.lohnsous The Favoritc. All of the
horses are from Fauquicr.
WILLARD cur.
There wen. three entries Tor the hand
some silver cup donated 10y Liut.-Gov.
Joseph T.. Willard for best local harness
horse They were L. Randolph How
ards DIR. Reid. \. Randolph Howard \
ldan-lIa. Count Rd Adhrmars Maud l..
The handsome Dr. Reid captured the
beautiful prize
There were seven entries for the class
for saddle horses. Mrs Blair Johnson :
Robin Adair won list Blair Johnson =
Lord Chesterfield ID Mrs. Alien Pott :
Radiant 3D.
The Middle and heavyweight Hunter
Class brought ont fourteen entries. {. X
lloon. Jr. captured LIST prize, with Char
itv. Blair Johuson's Virginia was sec
ond: Julian Morris High Jinks third.
For Horses in Harness, open To all.
David Dunlop won lst ON Watch Me.and
the same owner captured 2nd with S'--
Mc-Go. 4. Randolph Towards DR.. Ri"d
3rd
Pair of Rond~tcrs. f. b. Guests Beau
mont and Suowden. driven hy Mr.. \
Randolph Howard won lst: C.J.Rixey =
Miss Wilkes and Mate 2nd; Chas. II lur-
kamp'- Wandcr.r and Gypsy Queen ri.
At this stage this report closed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
ROWIett & GOOIriCk
Headquarters For
Building Materials.

| keep all kinds OF North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber, dressed and
nndressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash,
Doors. and Blinds, Lime, Cement,
Calciue Plaster, Pastering Hair,
building and Paving Brick. Tin and
Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
Kinds Ready Mixed Paints and Dry
Paint, Linseed Oil Turpentine, Dryer
Varnish and Lewis's White Lead,
Paint Brushes of all kinds, Window
q ass and Putty, Builders Hardware
of all kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheathlng
Paper and fine Brick.
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe ana
Fire Clay Pipe. +. ID. COlb
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
]. 3. MOORE'S WILL

The will ri j. h. Moore. deceased. late
Of Bon Air and Richm md. was admit
ted To probate 10y the clerk OF the lhcs-
terfeh Circuit Court. Miss Carrie i.
Moor qualified ~ eXecutrN, giving
bond i'm the sum OF twenty thousand
dollars. The estate was lett by the test
ator to his children. Miss Carrie !.
Moore also qualified as administrators
oi her mother. Mrs Margaret \. Moore.
und.r bond for twelve thousand dollars.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
EIRSI-cLASS BOARD AND LODGING

Mrs. J. +. Monroe has opened first
class boarding house mt BIB Commerce
street. She has everything new ana ol
the best. Meals at all hours and snacks
when ordered. Cool. airy rooms, lar-
nished with latest style iron beds. The
fare is first-class. Come and sceioryour-
selves. Remember the place, BIB Com
merre street, fredericksburg Va.
ninA DIN
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
DEATH IN SPOTSYLVANIA
Mrs. Robert Cammsck Passes Away.

Mrs FannicW. Cammack. wife oiRobt.
Cammack. died at her home near Sun
light. in Spotsylvania county, Tuesday
morning last. She was fifty years
old and "a consistent member OF Goshen
Baptist churh. lnterment ~ the old
burying ground near old courthouse
Wednesday evening, Rev. Mr.. Hawkins
officiating Mrs. Cammack was daugh-
ter of the late John X. Andrews, oi Spot
svlvania. and first married Capt W. l..
Day. and after his death Mr. Robt Cam
mack. who survives her with the follow
ing brothers: G. X. Andrews, OF Spotsyl-
vania: b. T. Andrews, OF Sunlight, Va,
and one sister, Mrs. Sallie l.. Gordon, oil
Sunlight
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
MRS. S. A. BOXLEY DEAD
She Had Been Member Of Trinity Baptist
Church for 20 Years.

Mrs : 4. BoNley. one OF thr most
highly respected and beloved women oil
Spotsylyauia comfy. died az the hoi'"
oi her >on-iu-law. Mr.. W. II puer-on.
Tuesday morning aged - years. She
is survived by the following children.
Nr.L. J. BoNley and Mrs \. VI. Good
win. of Louisa Mrs W II. Duer,on. oi
Spot.vlvauia: Mr. e. g. BoNley Of West
Virginia: Mr.. W ". Boyley. Of Neueh-
tuck. ". Va: Mrs Therrit 'IoWle-. OBJ
clifton Forge. Va. and Mr. James Box
ley. OF Texas. r..n
She had been member of Trinity Bap-
inst church. Louisa county. Tor 40 years.
Burial az old homestead. Louisa county ;
Thursday Rev. l.. j. Haley conducted
the services.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
TO Be MARRIED

The engagement Of Miss Margarine
Moore Hopkins, formerly OF this city,
now OF Washington, to Dr. RObt. Gibson
Honingsworth is announced. The we'd
ding will take place about September
list. Miss Hopkins is an accomplished
borsayoman aud daughter OF Mr.. j. L.
Uopkins. OF fredericksburg. DIR. Hol-
lingswOrth is recent graduate oil the
+ : Veterinary College Of Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
RUNAWAY

Mr. re. Bedford was driving mp from
the 40 train Monday evening To the
Exchange Hotel with two passengers IN
his bus when just before reaching the
hotel one of the horses became i1glten-
ed and started to run. The hlt broke
and the team was unmanageallc lhe
horses ran at full speed down Hanover
street to the river. Mr. Bedford kept
his post and managed to stop them De
fore they plunged into the river No
1ounoe,, ,vne done
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
BASEBALL
fredericksburg 7-SpOtsYlvania 2.

The fredericksburg and Spotsylvanla
bo.abaU teams crossed bats nj Spoisyl
vnnia e. II. Monday. and the game re-
suited in "A score of to , IN favor "i
FI4dericksburg. Ehbctt and Hicks com
noSed the battery for Spotsylvann 4. H..
and Waller and Hunt for Frederick-burg.
Vr Hunt did not let single ball pass.
Tho game was an excellent one aud
witnessed by Il large crowd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
A SINGULAR OWL
HAS Face Like a Monkey.

Price Campbell, OF spotsylyania,
brought to our office most singular
owl which he caught at Mansfield iarin
owned by J.. G. Jones. Its face IL IKE
that Of a monkey. There were Tour
contured. all alike. and three got away
II is great curiosity as none Ike 1t mas
been soon here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
JUDGE F. W. SIMS
Ne Addresses Citizens Of Stafford.

Notwithstanding the postponement OF
Stafford court owing to the sickness ol
Judge ]. +. Mason, quite n number ol
citizens gathered at thecounty seat Mon
day. - u.
Among the visitors was Judge +. W.
Sims. OF Louisa, candidate for the Dem
ocratic nomination for the state Senate
from this district, who addressed the
gathering and made n practical. sensible
speech. touching on the leading ques-
tons Of the day. He made fine I'M
preston.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
FOR SALE

One eight II. T. steam engine, one gllst
mill with two sets Of runners, fifteen
acres OF land. known ms the Long Branch
Mill Tract. There are good Indications
OF gold ON this land. For information
write To W. b. Shackelford, Coakley I.
n stafford county. Va. lj27-2m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
NOTICE.
Uniform Examination Of Public School Teachers.

The examination OF applicants ior
tearher's license in the school division
composed OF Stafford and King George
counties. will take place at Bethel school,
near Cox's Store. in Stafford county. on
July the 18th and 10Th for white teach,
ers. and the Doth and 2lst'for colored
teachers. beginning promptly mt "a. III;
Applicants will please come prepared
with pen, ink and paper.
james Ashby,
Superintendent of Schools.
Julv 9TH. 1905. iyl14t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
SlMS-HAIRFIELD

Mr. Vim. Sims was married to Miss
Lottie Fairfield at Spotsylyama T. H.;
ON Tuesday. Rev. j. =. II. Crlsmphd
performed the ceremony. Mr.. Sims Is
PROMISING Young business man OF LOUISA
county, aud Miss fairfield is n daughter
OF Mr.. Thos. fairfield, OF Spotsylvania.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
DEATH OF A CHILD

The infant twin child OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Powell died at the home ol It's
parents. near the Gunnery Sunday night;
The funeral took place from Round
Oak church, Caroline county. Tuesday at
II o'clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
RESIDENCE For RENT.

A first class three story residence, with
all modern improvements, IN most de-
sirable neighborhood. Can be seen at
anv time. Possession given aiterJuly l,
1905. For terms apply to Dun Green.
je24-1m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
OFF FOR S. S. CONVENTION

Rev. !. II. Light. Mr. W. l.. Brannan.
Miss Hattie Cox and Mrs. W. II. Hicks
lett Tuesday for Clifton Forge to attend
the annual :. = Convention Of the Balti-
mon. Conference NJ. +. Church, South.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
WANTED~-FL0UR MILL

have a customer who desires to pur-
chase n flour mill. Must be in good order
Anv one desiring to sell will please see OF
write at once.
John W. Allison, Jr.,.
Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
POTOMAC, FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDMONT RAILROAD

Connections AT Fredericksburg with q. +. 4 =.
X K and Mar, land. Delaware and virginia Rail.
WAY 60. At Oranp. with southern Il. x. and
Chrsaleake 4 Ohio H. x.
Tn, only line 90 the Charlottesville and VII
derursS Battiehelds
Eastern standard Time Daily except sunday.
" II. RICHARDS Gen. Manager.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
TEACHERS, TAKE NOTICE

The uniform examinations for white
teachers will be held at Spotsylvania T..
II. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 18th
and 10Th, beginning at nine o'clock a.
m For colored teachers, Thursday and
Friday. July both and Dist, same hour.
T.. Welch Dew. Supt.
Lewiston, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
A WAR RELIC

Mrs Laura Marshall, OF Stafford, has
brought TO our office a stencil Oi W III.
Williams. .Jr.. 33rd regiment OF Massa
chusetts. which was lett there by the
Federal troops in 1862. She desires to
return it to him il living or to ms rela-
tives.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-13
ANY COMPANY YOU WANT

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Life Insurance

Good business men trust a
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ence, covering years Of study.
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cost.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-15
DIR. Gums Improved Liver Pills.

A lady wrote us from Winches-
ter, Va, she had been under a
doctors care for four years for
dyspepsia. The pain appeared to
center under the left shoulder
blade, was so severe she could not
sleep. She asked us to send her
a sample of DR.. Gums Improved
Liver Pills. We sent her two
pills; in a few days she sent for
a box. Now she writes the pain
under her shoulder is gone, she
enjoys her meals and never sleeps
less than eight hours; used the
pills four weeks and cost so cents.
for two boxes. Sold by drug
gists. For dyspepsia, sick head
ache or bilious attacks use these
pills. One for a dose. Made by
DR.. Bosanko Medicine Co., Phila-
delphia, Pa.
For sale by Arthur Corbitt.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-15
L. L. FISK
A aSIidinar Boat.
4O1 Diamond Street,

Some experiments made on the
Seine recently with a remarkable
automobile boat of a new type yield.
ed surprising results. The boat is
described as a Slider" from the
fact that it really glides upon the
surface of the water, leaving no
wash whatever, and not through
the water. With a motor of four
teen horsepower the extraordinary
rate of speed of eighteen miles an
hour was reached on a measured
Hlometer. The boat is 10 feet 6
inches long by 9 feet 9 inches broad
and is described as a launch
though her shape is quite unusual
for that class of boat. Along the
keel are five inclined planes, the
pressure upon which when the mo-
tor begins to act lifts the bottom of
the boat to the surface. Count G
de Lambert is the inventor. The
motor is a Dion.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-15

Mrs. Nancy Fletcher, an old
and highly respected lady, died
at the home of her son, David
Fletcher, near Middlebourne, yes
tcrday morning about 2 o'clock.
Mrs. Fletcher had passed the
ninety-fifth milestone, her birth
day being the day before her
death. She had been in feeble
health for many months, and was
only waiting for the summons to
tae her to her reward, for she was
good Christian woman, and bore
her sufferings patiently. She was
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-15
of Wheeling,

VI w hCCllASs
Song, Battle Hymn of the Re-
public.
Benediction, Rev. E. II. Waters.
The Rebekahs and Ladies of the
Maccabees are appointed a special
committee to secure flowers, and
the ladies of the community are
all cordially invited to assist
them.
AS the program is quite lengthy
the hours named will be strictly
adhered to and followed out to
the minute. No delay in the pro-
gram will be permitted by reason
of absent members Of any lodge,
so all who wish to join the parade
must be promptly at hand.
The public is cordially invited
to attend the ceremonies at II 30
by the Knights of Pythias and
Odd Fellows in their respective
halls. These services in honor of
their deceased brethren are beau
tiful and impressive.
Hon. Charles J. Schuck, the ora
tor of the day, is forceful and
eloquent speaker. He has a high
reputation as an orator and his
addresses will be appropriate and
interesting.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-15
The intense Cold In Tibet.

The intense cold found at IT,,
high elevations over which the F.
ish troops lately marched into I ..".
nearly disabled the Maxims and =
files. The officers Of the guns had T.
clear the locks of the Maxims Of C..
and carry them in their breast
pockets to keep them warm and dry,
and the men took their rifles to bed
with them. Otherwise the oil woul1
freeze into q clogging mess, which
would cause misfres. The water
Jackets of the Maxims became a
source of danger, and even a mix
ture Of one-4uarter rum did not
prevent the water from freezing.