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The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-09

The census bureau finds that there
has been steady decline in the birth
rate in this country since 1860. The
percentage of poor families must be
decreasing.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-09

Granting that 10000 persons are
killed annually on the railways, do
the scorching automobilists think it
laudable ambition to wish to beat that
record?
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-09

The lesson of the disastrous Zeigler
expedition is that now is the time to
begin organizing an expedition for the
relief of Explorer Peary.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-09

In view Of the recent developments
in the army, the navy can hardly be
blamed for putting on a slightly SUI
periOr air.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-09

Having evolved a live volcano and
a defunct sea serpent, Nevada will
now rest from it's labors for another
fifty years or so.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-09

Mr.. Rockefeller is trying the Kneipp
cure. If the morning dew helps his
feet he will try it on the top of his
head.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-09

Philadelphia's city council proposes
TO investigate itself The market price
for whitewash in Philadelphia ought
to rise rapidly.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-09

1t appears that the Italian with
whom Miss Croker eloped has title.
This being the case, how could she
help it?
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-09

Why this fuss about the man who
sold his wife for SIS? Wasn't she
worth it?
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-09

When girls play baseball they have
to conscript one of their number to
wear mask and stomach protector.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-09

How much the world thinks of
baseball player, who does not drink,
smoke or swear, and who plays pretty
good BALL.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-09

Starving Men Desperate" says a
headline in the Washington Post.
They generally are.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-09

Baron Nathaniel Rothschild has just
given 100000 to charity. Wonder
where he got it?
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-09

Eggs are now said to be full of mi
crobes. That is calculated to jar that
egg-nOg habit.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-09

]. Pierpont Morgan is trying to cor.
ner the old masters.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-09
Apathy in Russia.

St. Petersburg, Sept. 7. - The news
of the signing at Portsmouth OF the
treaty of peace was received here
quietly and even with the same apathy
that has marked the attitude OF the
Russian people throughout the war.
There was no demonstration and no
special means were adopted to make
the news known.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
KING GEORGE PERSONALS

King George e. H.. Va. July II. 1905.
Mr.. and Mrs John T.. Wclch have n-
turned from pleasant trip to Washing
ton and Colonial Beach
Mr. Fielding Lewis. of South MrAli~tcr.
Indian Territory. l. visiting boz, sister.
Mrs Vim. E. Dickinson. in l.--eN.
Miss Florence Riley kin~ingrr and Mr..
Z. l.inwood Moore. OF Georgeiown. j.
e.. arr visiting Miss Lou VI. Rogers. oi
King George. for two W~'kS.
Miss Bessie Mason. of Colonial Beach.
il visiting relatives IN Washington.
Mr.. Geo. Turner. of Washington. who
has been visiting Mr.. l.. l.. Hunter. has
returned
Mr.. tn Wu Sang. an attachr of tine
Chinese legation, was welcome callerat
the Clerk : office this week.
Miss Rosalie Thornton, of Lauder
dale. is spending a couple of Werks az
Virginia Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kennrdey. Of South Caro-
lima. who have been visiting the Stuarts
at Cedar Grove. arc now IN Winchester.
at the home of Mrs kennedey'S father.
Major K. W Hunter
Mr.. Bartram Stuart who has been in
Washington and Baltimore for the past
three months, has returned 10 his home
in King George.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Hume. who have
been visiting at Cedar Grove, the home
OF Mrs r. T.. Stuart. have returned 10
Washington.
Mr.. John NJ. Daniel. OF West Virginia,
who has been visiting the Stuarts at
Cedar Grove has returned.
Mr. E. Calvert Stuart, of Philadelphia.
il visiting his mother, Mrs Il. +. Stuart.
AT Cedar Grove.
Mai. X. W. Hunter, OF Winchester was
a visitor at Cedar Groye last week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
CAROLINE
Dr.. Smith III in Nest Yreinia-COmine Enter
tainment- Personals.


Capt. e. r. Smith hit Saturlas for
Tuunelton, West Virginia. Whorchi~ SON.
DR. Smith is quite sick Dr. Smith is
suffering with his lungs and has bccn
having hemorrhages, but an last hearing
WAS doing we'll Capt. Smith hopes to
bring him home for rest
Polk Miller will be with us M County
Line Friday evening. and all ar anNi-
OuSly waiting To hear him Everyone
says. II am coming, 50 the church Will
doubtless be- packed. and all will enjoy
il. Refreshments will be- served ON the
grounds. beginning at > O'Clock. We
hope topulizc handsome sum for the
soldiers monument
Mrs e. r. Smith. who has b,rn -irk
for week, We an glad to report is iu-
proving
Little Miss Ruth Dillarl is quite sick
aud Is attended by Dr. j. ". Davis
Rev. Leslie Gwatney. pastor of Carmel
and Enon churches, preached "a very lime
sermon al County Line Sunday aud to %
large audience regular pptrctcd
meeting gathering
Misses Grurgir and Mollir Arnold. of
Richmond. are visiting Mr. W. !. Luck.
Messrs. \. W. g. ". j. +. and >. l.
Davis. and Mr-sr~. e. e.. T.. W. undT. II.
Chewing aud K. +. billiard attended the
Ilor~e Show in your city Othrr- were
prevented from attending on account OF
sickness
Mr. \. g. Smith attended the court
day meeting at Bowling Green Monday.
Mrs A. g. Smith spent Monday al
Milford with her daughter Mr, T. j..
Camphll.
Mr.. aud Mrs ". II Maddox. of How
lrtt'S. wen. GUESTS sunday oi Mr. and
Mrs +. II ChcWning
Mrs T. IT, ChrWuing has just returned
from pleasant visit to her parents Mr.
and Nr- j. II BInckhy AT Penola b
Mr. ChnS collins. Jr.. of Milford. was
a guest hast week oi Capt. e. + smith
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
Cen Urell of Soanlsh Var Veterans.

Writes: "Many of my friends havo
used Pcruna with beneficial results as
an effective rcmoly for catarrh."-M.
Tmmct Crcll. Nl3 l2th St., y. W., Wash
ngton. ID. G..
other Amy Generals who praise PEE
rina are:
BrigaGier. .Gere-I CooE Of WQSh-
ingiOn. b. [.
General Sypher Of Washington, y. c.
General Middleton, Hancock Rcgi-
nrenf. L. " L., Washington. h. [.
II you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use OF Peruna,
write AT once To- Dr. Hartman, giving D
full statement Of your ease AMI hc will
bee pleased 20 give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address Dr. Hartman. President u
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus. U.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15

II THE CLEBk'S OFFICE Ot THt 'lb tlI
Court Of the Comfy II King GeOrlp., Va. on
the 2Sth day Of June. lssE.
: A MrGiuniss and B..tty McGinui~-
his wife. John McGinuis- and Agnes
ArGinniss his Eife Cleveland GrigS
by Edna Griesby Betfir GHgshy.
and Lille GrigsbF. Infants bt Geo.
" GrgSby their next friend flaintim-,
against
Carolanus MctnnsS and Fanny Me
Gihni-~ his wife. Frederick McGimni-~
and Gertrude McGinniss. his wifi.
Wm D. McGinniss. Sarah y. Me
Daniel and VIM. Mcdaniel her hus-
band: Roy McGinnis- and Lena Ne
Ginnirs his wife FLORENCE Olive and
Wilmer Olive. her husband. Lizzie
Pneger and Carl Pneiger. her huS
band: James MOthershead and MNr
Tie Mothersbead. his wife. Brownie
MnthsrShead. Kate MOtherShead.
Broaddu- MOthershead, Blanche
Mothershead and Annie Mothers
head 1.-THE last four Infant childrn
of Lizzie MOthershead and George
" Mothersheadl and George ".
MOthershead -. DEFENDANTS.
The object Of this suinis 10 make partition in
Kind or hy sale among the heirs az Law oi susan
NeGinui-- deceaAp-l uf her hall 81 lSlg acres oi
land morr or less. lying IN shiloh District. King
t;eorer. county Va said land being that part Of
land Of the late Frederick Mctiinniss. which WAS
allotted go her and WIN u. McGinnis Jointly ih
the division Of the land Of Frederick MctiiuniS
d.ree-ed among his heirs at law. And an ani-
daylt having been made and nled I'm this Office
that the defendants. Lizzie Pheiger and Carl
Pheiger James MOthershead, Myrtle Mothers
b.ad Rroaddus MOthershead Blanche Mothers
Lead Geo W Mother-head. Roy McGnnss and
Lena NcGinnlss. are not residents vi the state oil
virginia. IL il ordered that they do appear herr.
within fifteen days after due publication hereof
and 40 what NAV be necessary To project their
Interest In this suit and II H. further ordered
that "A copv hereof be- published once week for
four weeks ia The Free Lance. and thal copy
HNaaaa aalaHNF hmm ID
or before the next rule day.
A cOTN-Teste:
f. J.. HUNTER Clerk.
q 81 Ashton po iyl-w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
Cen. Powell. llecker Post No. AA3,

Writes: "After using one bottle of Pc
runa hccame convinced of its curative
qualities. and continued its Use to date.
All symptoms of caiarrh have disap-
pcarcd. yet continue its moderate use
a. preventive. and an old mans tonic"
w. II. Powell, Belleville, Ill.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
Gen. O'BeIrne of Washington. D. c..

Writes: As many Of my friends and
acquaintanccs have successfully used
Your Pcruna as a catarrh cu"o, feel
that it is an effective remedy, and rcc-
ommcnd il a. such To those suffering
from that disease as most hopcfh
source of rclicf."-Jamc- Il. O'Ecirnc,
@qO Broadway, Washington. j. e..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
General LonsStreet Of the COnfederat
ArfuV

Writes: 81 can testify 10 the merits OF
Peruna, both as tonic and a catarrA
remedy. Peruna enjoys the create
reputation as catarrh remedy Of any
medicine yet devised. flames Long
street. Gainesville, Ga.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
To the Citizens of Fredericksburg,
Spotsylvauia, Stafford and Louisa.

To the Citizens of Fredericksburg,
Spotsylvauia, Stafford and Louisa.
AS the county of Louisa wishes to
present a candidate for election to
the Senate of Virginia this fall from
the district of which she forms
part, and as a very general desire
has been expressed throughout the
county by the citizens of Louisa, do
ing me the honor Of uniting upon
myself as such candidate, / hereby
respectfully announce my candidacy
for nomination for the Senate OF Vir-
ginia from this district, subject to
The Democratic primary, and have to
saw that il this honor is conferred
upon me and am elected to such
position, l will give my best en-
deavor to represent the people OF the
whole district, and ask their sup
port.
Respectfully,
Frederick Wilmer Sims.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
General SmalIs. Beaufort, s. c.,

Writes: 81 have used Pcruna for ca
tarrhal trouble and find il beneficial
and to he all that it promises. and freely
give 1t my unqualified reeoinnenda-
ton. Robert Smalls.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
Gen. liauIeN Of WASHINGTON. D. C.

Writes: II have used Perln. -..I find
it very beneficial for Kidney tror r..' aad
especially good for coughs, c.l-, and
catarrhal troublcs."-A. J.. llaNi,N.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
28 Army Generals Send Letters of Endorsement 10
The inventor of the Great Catarrh Remedy Pe:ru-na.
General BiselOw Cured.

Gen. j. G.. Bisclow, lJl G.. St., y. w 4,
Washington, u. c.. writes:
"Peruna has made me we'll and 10 has
given me more than ordinary strength
and spirit for work"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
General Lumax of Washington. D. c.,

Writes: IL can chcerful!y recommend
your remedy aS permanent and cffec-
tive cure for c2tarrh, colds and 10 any
one who needs an invigoratinG tonic To-
build up their systcm."-L. l.. LumaX,
lfn3 MN ST.. Washingtnn. y. 4.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
General Noske of o. V. u.

Writes: ~ commend Peruna To those
who are troubled with colds producing
catarrh as 4 most efficacious cure and a
a good general nic."-Chas. +. Noske,
2lS B. ST., y. W., Washington, u. 4.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
General Abbott. OF Washington. D. c..

Writes: - am fully convinced that
your remedy Peruna is an excellent
tonic. Many OF my friends have u''d 81,
with the most beneficial results for
coughs, colds and catarrhal trouble
Ira C.. Abbott, 96 VI. ST., y. W., Wash
ington, d..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
General IaIleN of Pa. Vol. U. S. 4.

Writes: "Nour Pcruna has been used
by me and my friends as a relief for ca
tarrhal troubles with the most beneficial
results. am so convinced Of the efficacy
Of Peruna that do not hesitate 10 give
il my recommendation."- "-Wm. Cooper
Taliey, 7l3 ID ST., y. T., Washington,
DC.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
General DuffleId Of the Union Army.

Writes: II have used Peruna in my
family and have found il valuable
medicine, and take pleasure in recon-
mending it to all who suffer from ca
tarrh Of the stomach or who require a
tonic Of efficiency The Cairo, Wash
ington. u. Y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
Gen. Payne of Washington, D. C..

Writo,: u join with my comrades in
recommending Pcruna to my friends as
al invi-oradug tonic To- build up the
system. ten. Eugene Il. Payne, I01
4th ST.. y. W. Ma.hinstnn. =. =.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
General ErwIn's RecOmmend.

"Many of my friends have used Pc
runa as a dyspepsia remedy with the
most beneficial results" - John B.
Erwin, Washington, d. c.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
3rlsadler General Kirby

Writes: II can recommend Pcruna TO
all those who are afflicted with catarrh."
General d. T. Kirby, Washington,
p.C.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
General Butler of South Carolina,

Writc-: IL can recommend Pcruna for
dyspepsia and stomach trouble. have
been using your medicine for short
period and | feel very much relieved.
1t is indeed a wonderful medicine be-
sides good tonic."-M. &. Butler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
General Mcbride of l. S. A.,

Writes: IL have no hesitation in rec
ommending Peruna TO all persons Who
are afflicted with catarrhal troubles
!. D. Mcbride. 40 Pennsylvania Ave.
y. W, Washington, ID. {.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
Brlkadler General King OF Confederate
Army,

Writes: 81 unhesitatingly state that l
am convinced Perupa is medicine that
will effect all the cures that is claimed
for its use."-J. Floyd King, Wash
ington, DC
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
Captain YarneII. of Washington. D. C.

Writes: "Your medicine, Peruna. be-
lieve to be the best medicine for catarrh
on the market. have taken only a
small amount, and can sc very bereh-
cial results. w. q. Narneil, -.22 Lin
coin street, y. f., Washington, DC.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
Gen. Sebrins OF the Confederate Army,

Writes: 81 can cheerfully recommend
your valuable remedy Pcruna Us very
excellent tonic, and also good forcoush-.
colds. catarrh. and general debility.
W. II. Srbring, l33 W. 4th ST., Jackson
v lle, Fla.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15

To the Citizens Of fredericksburg and
Spotsylvania:
Asit il generally conceded that Fred
cricksburg is entitled To the member OF
the Legislature to beelected this fall from
the Spotsylyania and fredericksburg
district. the county having enjoyed the
honor for the last two terms, and hav-
ing been urged by my friends to become n
candidate, hereby respectfully announce
nv candidacy, subject to the Democratic
primary. and promise ii nominated and
elected To strive earnestly to show my
self worthy Of the honorand to represent
faithfully the county and city. ] there
fore ask the support Of the citizens OF
the county ~ well as of the city.
Respectfully,
Granville K. Swift.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
Rrla. .GeneraI ScheII Benented.

"Peruna is indeed q wonderful tonic,
and for coughs and colds / know of
nothing better."-F. NJ. Schell, Wash
ingtOn, ID. c.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15

p. Y. Neal. aged twenty years, died at
his home, near Mundy Point, Northum-
berland county, Tuesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
ForYOur FOOt'S Sake
Lend Us Your Ears.

II you ask yopr feet what kind of n
shoe they want, they will beg for our
douglas Shoe for Men and Drew
Selby Shoe for Women, the most com
Portable shoes that are made for ten
der feet.
Every pain from a corn or buniOn
is but the foot's cry for mercy. Why
not listenf Why crowd your feet
into ill.fitting and hurtful shoess 1t
will not be necessary il we shoe you.
We carry all the popular feathers,
such az Patent Colt, Wei Kid and
Russia Calf, made up in all the new
straight and swing lasts, made to lit.
Our shoes are
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15

TO the Citizens of the County OF Spot
sylvania and the City Of Fnedericks-
burg, Va:
respectfully announce myself candi-
date for the House Of Delegates, subject
to the Democratic primary. ! shall be
thankful for your suffrage. Ii elected |
shall endeayor to serve you to the best
Of my ability.
Very respectfully,
G. K. Massey.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15
STAFFORD DEEDS

The following II a list OF writings adj
mitted to record In the Clerks office oi
Stafford county Circuit Court since the
May term, 1905:
DEEDS OF BARGAIN AND SALE
A. O. Mays To Jake Goldsmith, 4. W.
Berrey ct ux to W. 4. Morton, Z. +.
Boswell IT ux To c. Jasper, o. 4. Viii
liams 1T ux To Vim. II. Williams, Flick
len 1t ais vs.. W. +. Brooks, caveat;
National Bank of Fredericksburg to l..
:. Moore, power attorney; Lucy \. Bur
dis Va. Albert Burdis, l.. p D.; +. NJ.
Lucket IT MT TO Ann NJ. Abel. Simon
Washington. Sr. ct ut To Simon Washing
ton Jr.. +. F. Catoe to W. ). Embrey, VI.
J. Roach To 4. o. Mays, X. w. boswell
to WIN. Lowry, W. NJ. Lowry to VIM.
T.. Smith. Margaret Love to Irvine X
Stewart, NJ. Sthreshley ct ut To same, VI.
Gift 1T ais To same. NJ. 4. Powers, etc,
to Postal Tel. Co.. +. 7. Chamberlain To
Samuel r. Scott, J. 7. Knight ct uX 10
W. s. Embrey, T. W. Berrey, commits
sioner, to Vim. Taylor; JOS Herndon,
etc. to Robert H. Stewart, A. NJ. Garri-
son 1T ais to Geo H. Armstrong. h. NJ.
Jones ct ais. trustee. to Lizzie y. Cooper;
Carrie c. X. Kohl, etc, TO {. I. TOwsOn,
John W. Jackson ct ux to Clara Mount
JOY, F. y. Strother ct uX to JAS. W.
Musselman, Susan l.. Bailey to Iriah
Knight, st. Geo. X. F'itzhugh and John
n. GOolrick. commissioners, To W. ).
Embrry, Jr.; W. II. Humphries ct uX to
j. +. Truslow.
DEEDS OF TRUST.
Vim. II. Williams to O. A. William,
Geo. W. Darne to 4. II. DeardOff. W. B.
Goolrick, trustee, etc. 10 W. d. Carter
T.. Humphries TO W. II. Peden, X. Ii.
Stewart ct ux TO NJ. x NJ p. b. x l.. As
sociation, n. b. Bourne, etc, to Dun
Green. J. p. Jones ct uX to Il. II. L..
Chichester, Thos. j. Moore to {. l.. Ken
nedy, r. b. Stevens to Enneyer Lucas.
FINES PAID CLERK.
Vim. Howderscheldt, 81; Edwin
Houghton, $3.50; Dudley Foster, $3.50;
Major Moore, $40; Edy Moore, 81; Nor
gan Cole, $3.50
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15

To the Citizens OF the County OF
Spotsylvania and City of Freder-
lcksburg.
respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the House OF Delegates,
subject TO the Democratic primary.
have been urged to do 30 by many
friends in city and county. | solicit
your support at the primary, and II
nominated and elected | shall faith
fully perform the duties Of the office
TO the best OF ability.
Respectfully,
f. H. DeJarnette.
Lewiston. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15

FINES PAID CLERK.

INFl0 TNIH 'IfIsI''N'
Vim. Howderscheldt. ST. Edwin
Houghton, $3.50; Dudley Foster, $3.50;
Major Moore, so; Edy Moore, 81; Nor
gan Cole, $3.50.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-15

The following II a list Of writings adj
mitted to record In the Clerk office ol
Stafford county Circuit Court since the
Nav term, 1905:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-06
PASSENGERS LOSE
 AT UNION STATION
POLICE HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED THAT GRIPS AND OTHER ARTl- GILES ARE BEING STOLEN FROM THE DEPOT.

If reports received at police headquar- ters are to be considered criterion a gang of thieves who work on systematic basis have infested Birmingham and the union passenger station appears to be their place of abode Information has reached Chief Weir that several grips and travelling cases have been stolen from the waiting rooms.
 F. J. Sullivan. travelling man, report ed to headquarters yesterdays that two dress suit cases one belonging to wom- an, had been stolen from the ladies' walt ing room and that it had valuable articles stored inside. J. w. Vaughan also noti- fled the police that he was the victim of thieves who made away with a suit case which was taken from the mems waiting room next to Twentieth street It is understood that similar articles have been missed by passengers during the week, but the cases mentioned are the only ones reported to the police.
 Chief Weir and his officers have taken the matter in hand and will do all In their power to run down the guilty parties.