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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-05
MURDER IN CAROLINE
Two Negroes Engage In Flght-ens Dies from
Being Stabbed.

John Taylor and Judson Coleman,
both colored, OF Caroline county, got
into q difficulty Saturday night near
Port Royal, when Taylor stabbed Cole
man with q knife. Coleman died during
the night. Taylor made his escape aud
at last accounts had not been captured.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-05
SNOW

II commenced showing early Monday
morning and continued throughout
most Of the day, covering the ground to
the depth OF several inches.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-05
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF

The Conway Gordon & Garnett National
Bank, at fredericksburg, in the State
OF Virginia. at the close OF business
Jan. 2G, 1907:
RESOURCES.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-05
FINED FOR INTERFERENCE At FIRE

Officer Stone arrested VIM. Wilde for
interference and impudence at the fire on
George street Saturday. He was taken
before Mayor Wallace aud fined one
dollar and costs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-05
II. LEWIS WALLACE,
Fredericksburg, Va
Counsellor at Law and Commits
SiOner in ChanCery.

Special attention to fduciary and execu-
torial matters, also collections. Ofnce
on Charles street. one door south o,
George street. Reference. The National
Bank. fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-05

HORSES AND MULES FOR SALE
I will be at Bowling Green court Mon
day. Feb. 4. 1907, with string OF horses
aud mules for sale.
f2l3t g. L. Coe-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-05

Total 90 "
state Of Virginia, City OF Fredericksburg, ssi
A. Randolph Howard, cashier OF the
above named bank, do solemnly swear that
fhe above statement is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
4. RANDOLPH HOWARD, Cashier.
subscribed and sworn TO before me this
3Oth day OF jan, 1907.
W. MAYO SMITH, Notary Public.
Commission expires May ., 1910.
CoRREcT-Attest; ,,,
P.V. d. CONWAY,
JNO NJ. W. GREEN,
CHARLES HERND0N,
Directors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-05

state Of virginia, county Of Spotsylyania,
a.; l. j. A. Taylor, Cashier OF tue above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement Is true TO the beat OF my
knowledge and belief ,.,or Co.,,
Subscribed and aworn TO before melthis Sist
day OF Ian, 1907. porrs y p
'NF c. WALLACE,
HLEWIS WALLACE,
H. u SCOTT.
Directors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-05
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF

The National Bank Of Fredericksburg, at
Fredericksburg, intbe Stateoi Virginia,
at the close Of business Jan 26,
InnT.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-05
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT
January, February, 1907.

Use Table Belle Flour.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-05
EmbrOiderieS

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sertions worth q and Sc A I-0r
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LOT 40. 2-Cambric Edges and In
sorting, worth mp TO Zoe. 4 I.Ac
Your choice at............... " ~
LOT 80. 3-Cambric Edges and g.
lnsertings, sale piice..-.~...... W
Very cheap.
LOT no. 4-Consists OF "a great big
lot Of Cambria Edges and Insertings,
none worth less than ljcts per
yard. Your choice during this l0c
sale dl......-....-....... ......,.......... ~
LOT no. 5-Contains about 1000
Yards Of the choicest Embroideries
ever put on any counterior I0L0r
the small price off,. ISISS
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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-22
A PLAY TO BE REMEMBERED.
M. Warren, Profession Sho~, Shaw q
Hlt B a.

from Portsmouth. \. II. Daily Chronicle.
Thursday. Way 70. 1901
MN. warren's Profession" h play likely
10 be remembered Il makes one think. II
appeals TO the intellect rather than 70 other
senses. impfessing ono by is superb literary
quality aud clear. yigoras handling q present
day questions.
Its no, exactly a problem play. NOT can one
he sure that Il was written Coz a purpose.
other than 10 show lie a. Il Is. Perhaps Geo.
Bernard shaw has unnecessarily emphasized
the unpleasant qualities u some u the people
Who inhabii this modern world, bot his play
has ftankness that i refreshing There :,
none Of the cheap els,emess which passes for
wit In ~ many so-ealled society dramas, bu
plenty of keen sarcasm that give pleasure,
even dough i may sting
Not all Of es share Shaws views, bot not
one can deny his unusual ability and his power
10 grip the attention. lie Is literary crafts
man Of exceptional talent. a. well a. an artist
Who know, all the tricks Of the trade. lie . .
fearless and original writer and the work he
docs Is worth while.
Shaw Is Al his best In "Mn wauen's Profes'
sion" 70 faf a. the exhibition Of ha talents i
concerned. The play has all the qualities
which one expects in Shaw probation. apd
has them In large measure. No play wal
ever seen In this city which deserved beiiei
treatment from the critics and from the play
goen. Asthe Lowell Mail very ap,ly remark
cd. Il was an in islleeiuSl treat
Miss Virginia Drew Tfrseo, I. q, Music Hal
on Wednesday evening. gave a iauliless char
Attenuation In the role Of Mrs Warren. Sh'
10 undoubtedly one Of the mos, ial enied ar
is,s wh oeyer appeared In Portsmouth and III
playgoen Of this city have seen many stella
lights Of the stage.
Supporting her was a company u uniforu
excellence. No stronger ever appeared on III
stage At Music Hall. Miss bianea West va
wonderfully good as vnie Warren, and J. og
den Crane deserves the highest possible Prai'
fof his work In the role Of Sir George Croi,i
As Mr.. Praed. Conrad Can,fen. vas peffec,
and Irving Lancaster In the part Of Rev. Sam
ucl Gardner. did splendid work. Edmun
Forde as Frank, was natural and convincing
bringing the part an intelligent knowledge q
L. requirements and stage ability that Is "a
above the ordinary.
No attempt will be made to deny the state
ment that Portsmouth was most fortunate !
being able TO sec dramatic production Of III
high character Of that Of Wednesday evening
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-22
EDITOR SAW
NATOUS SHOT
Mexican Was Eyewitness to
Brownsville Murder.
NEGROES DID SHOOTING
Prsclado Pictures Dramatic Scenes
During Shooting Up" Of
Texas Town.

WASHINGTON. May %. - Pauline
=. Preciado. editor OF Mexican news
paper In Brownsville, Tex. and an
eyewitness TO the shooting OF Frank
Natous, the only man killed In the
shooting up" ARRAY there. was on the
stand before the senate committee on
military affairs.
Dramatically telling his story in
Spanish and having II interpreted for
the committee. the testimony easily
proved TO be the most important yet
heard.
When the shooting began Preciado
was sitting In the court In the rear OF
Tillmans saloon. With him were two
companions. According 10 his story.
Mr.. Crixell. who conducts a saloon
across the street from Tlllman's place.
rushed In excitedly and reported that
the negroes were out"
The doors 20 Tillman's saloon were
Immediately closed and barred. and
Natous, the bartender. started across
the court 10 bar the gate which con.
necied the court with the alley. Pre-
clado followed. but before be had
emerged from the saloon into the court
he saw a group OF five or six negro
soldiers In uniform enter the gate.
They fired several shots. and Natous
threw up his arms and. exclslmlng In
spanish "oh. GodT' fell on his back.
lie was killed instantly. A bullet graz.
cd Preclado's hand. and II bled pro
fusely. Another bullet passed through
Prcclado's coat and vest near the left
breast pocket and broke his glasses.
which were In a case IN the pocket.
The men Immediately proceeded down
the alley. shooting a. they went. Pre-.
ciado said they were within three
yards OF the light az the gate and that
the courtyard also was lighted with
several lamps. He swore positively
that the men were negro soldiery
Continuing his story. he corroborated
testimony given by other witnesses
who were at the saloon.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-22
PowHAL.

Hon A. Il. Gardner IL absent In Can.
ada on the fishing trip, which be takes
annually. He IL q member OF n club
about 100 miles north OF Quebec.
Miss Mable Converse OF Huntington,
Mass vas the gue-t Of brother q. +.
Converse from Saturday until Monday
EThe old steam shovel which has btea
beside the track near G. II. BARRIERS
oil winter was loaded on hat car and
brought dovn the trolly trscs asfar %
the station Sunday. Tuesday IL welt
down the hill under lie own steam and
vas loaded on q car for shipment.
Rev Chas L. Van schaIck commenc.
church Sunday preaching 10 large
audience.
Mrs Ettle r. Parker announces the
eng agemg ut OF her daughter Merguer'
lie Lillian, 70 Abner Fairfield TOwne
OF Troy.
Amah Waite has accep,ed::the posi-
ton as boss spinner nj the North Pow.
nal mill where he has been supplying
for Mr. Morgan and will move 10 that
place soon. He ~Ill occupy the house
next 10 tho superintendent.
NJ. r. Munson has moved Into the
house on Church street which he has
been renovatlng for sometime
]. NJ. Thompson left for New York
Friday night TO take treatment for the
prevention OF Hydrophobla At the Pas
teur Institute 10 that city. His horse
which had been bitten by mad dog
has been doctored by him and as he
had q few slight scratches on his band
Infection was feared. Several letters
have been received from him and he Is
getting along nicely.
In accordance with the W Statutes
governing such cases the Pownal select
men have posted the following notice
All dogs owned or kept within the
town OF Pownal must from this date
and until further orders be either KEEP
securely tied up, or N allowed 70 run
al large, safely muzzled. A person
who knowingly violates or refuses u
obey such regulation may be nnec
500.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-22
MRS wARReN'S PROFESSION.
yIrsIaIs Drew Tr,eoti ct the opus Hous'
Saturday, evtnIns

IA important event 10 threatricAi do
ings wii. be the presentation here OF
g urge Bernard shaw's masterpiece,
"Mrs warren's Profession" NJ the
opera house Saturday evening, May
%
Having been a, hrst suppressed 10
tao OF the largest cities 10 the world
by strong puritanlcal prejudice
against ~hat vas said 10 be IT, i'm
moral tone, "Mrs wsrren's PROBES
sion" hssenioyed position 10 modern
dramatic literature not approached
nee the days OF Henry Fielding Q
,tirical comedies. A. last The play
got the stamp Of public approval upon
Its production on this season NJ Man
haitian Theatre, New York city. II Ia
nov forced 10 take 70 the road owing
10 other bookings and the country at
large will have a chance 10 Judge the
merits OF this classic.
Virginia Drew Trossot will appear
rs Mrs Warren, and q strong company
consisting Of J. Ogden Crane, Conrad
Cantzen, Irving Lancaster, Edmond
Forde and l,laoche West will DO her
support A production ample In every
respect has been provided.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-22
WIFE SEES HUSBAND DROWN
c. 2. P,rsoa, and >oa Th'O-n from D'nssy
Into the Sound.

Charles r. Parsons, q contractor OF
"a Beck street, the Bronx. was drovn
Cd In the Sound OF College Point las,
nIsht. lie had put OF with his son
from Clssson Point 10 . dinghy 10
board the yacht Elvira. A. they
reached the zach, the dinghy was up
-, aud they we're thrown Toto the water
They we're fshed out by men on the
yacht Myers.
Both we're badly exhausted before
the rcscuers go, 10 them and the elder
Parsons dled while being taken ashore.
The son was cared for by physician
AFTER which he went home with his
mother Who Witnessed the drowning
New York Tiaes-May %.
SIR Parsons was the eldest son OF
Albert Parsons who built the Bennlng
ton Battle monument and lived Ia Ben
nineton Center for several years. He
was about 30 years old.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-22
UNSAFE TO
LIVE WITH
Howard Gould Millionaire
Accused by Wife.
.ONSPIRED WITH POLICE
Complaining That CIubman Has
For Years Dossed Her Foot.
steps With Spies.

NEW YORK, May 22.-The marital
troubles OF Howard Gould and his
wife, formerly Katherine Clemmons,
the actress, are now before the su-
prems court, Mrs. Gould having at last
begun the long heralded suit for lin
tied divorce, with demand for ali
mony and counsel fee.
In her complaint Mrs. Gould declares
that her husband abandoned her in
July, 1906. and has not contributed
anything to her support since last Sep
TENDER. She estimates her husbands
estate at s20O00.000 and says his In
come is 81 100000 year.
She asserts that he has been guilty
OF violating his marriage vows, and.
while she does not name any women.
she asserts that she has the names of
two In case II becomes necessary to
make them public.
She declares that the conduct Of her
husband has shamed. degraded and
Inundated her In the eyes OF her many
friends and acquaintances, and she al
leges that her husband has been for
some time a person with whom II r.
unsafe for her to live.
The complainant charges that her
husband has for four years spied on
her and logged her footsteps wherever
she has gone, has opened her mail and
has even employed W. O. woodward.
known as big Hawley." to trump up
q case against her on which she might
be charged with bigamy or an annul-
ment OF her marriage procured. She
asserts that big Hawley" was to pro-
cure witnesses who would swear that
she had a husband living when she
was married TO Mr.. Gould.
Mrs. Gould alleges that her husband
made a deal with certain well known
police officers In this city who were 10
procure witnesses 10 swear away the
character Of the complainant and man.
ufacture evidence 10 suit her husband
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-22
Over Be Called Dg Be By Friends as C
FORESTENS CONVENTION
Grand Court Holds Annual Session 10
Barre.


Barre.
The state convention OF the grand
court OF the Foresters of America
which met in Barre was largely attend
ell and most successfully carried out.
The local court Granite City enter
tained the visiting deleg ates In roy.
al manner and made this session OF
the grand court one OF the most enjoy.
able ever held In the state. At the
grand court session In the afternoon
the reports OF the different committees
we're heard aud the real business OF
the convention transacted.
The reports OF the secretary showed
tlat the courts throughout the state
we're 10 hourishine condi,ion. The
lection OF The officers resulted as
follows:
Gcand sub. chief ranger, Alex Step
nen, Barre; grand treasurer, j. ii.
Farrell, Burlington; grand fnaclal
secretary, J +. Roche, fellows Falls;
grand recording secretary, }. j. Hal
pin, Pltts6eld; grand senior woodward,
o. johnson, Proctor; grand junior
woodward, G. T.. Taylor, Eat Barre;
grand senior besdle, William Green
wood, Springfield; grand junior bead
lie, NJ. J. Mahar, Bennington; dele.
gate TO the supreme court which meets
next August 10 Chicago, +. j. Graham,
Bennington.
The next state convention OF the
grand court will be held 10 Burllng
ton, May II, 1909.
Following the business meeting the
new grand officers we're installed by
Deputy Supreme Chief Ranger John
Crowley OF Rutland and at the conclu
sion OF the installation the banquet
vas served Ia the adjoining ball. Sci.
en,y ave sat down 10 the banquet.
After the supper had been cleared
away the chief ranger Of the Barre
court, wilired Marion, introduced J.
J. Mckenzie a. the POSTMASTER OF the
evening and from that time until mid
night there was q continuous round OF
speeches and songs. Theses who made
short remarks we're Supreme Chief
Ranger John Crowley, Past Chief
Ranger r. J. Graham, and John Roche
grand secretary.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-22
BARN AND CATTLE BURN
fIrs on the Joseph Barber Farm Tuesday
Afternoon.


A barn on the farm formerly owned
by the late Joseph Barber ann at pres
ent occupied by his daughter, Clara c
Barber, was destroyed by fire yester
day afternoon. A bull and two calves
perlshed In the flames and a quantity
OF hay and some farming tools we're
burned.
There are suspicious that the fire
was incendiary. No one had been In
the barn, so far as known since the
early morning when the cows were
MIXED and Miss Barber was Mt the
house OF 4 nelghbor ut the time the
DIRE was discovered.
What adds weight 10 the incendiary
theory Is the fact that some weeks ago
q number OF Italian workmen on the
nsw electric railroad were arrested aud
ined for cutting wood on the farm
after they had Ueen repeatedly warned
DOT 10 do so. Al the time the Itslians
we're arrested many people prophesied
that Miss Barber who lives alone on
the farm, would have further trouble
with the Italians and now that the
barn has burned In such a peculiar
manner the natural conclusion Is that
the firing was an act OF revenge.
As yet there has been no evidence
tending 10 connect anyone with the
Ore and the destruction OF the barn
may have been from purely accidental
causes.
The loss will be betseen 500 aud
1900 With but small insurance.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-22
CLEAN YOUR BLOOD.
Valuable Prescription Which Takes out I'm
purItles,

A leading journal In answering
Che question, "what is the best
prescription TO clean and purify the
blood" prints In q recent issue th,
following: Fluid Extract OF Dande
lion one half once, Compound Kargop
one ounce, Compound Syrup Sarsapa
rilla three ounces. Shake we'll and
use In teaspoonful doses after each
meal and at bedtime.
A we'll known local druggist who l.
familiar with this prescription states
that IL Is harmless, bling composed OF
vegetable Ingredients which can b,
obtained from any good prescription
pharmacy.
II cleans the blood OF oil impurities
and nourisbes the blood. In just a few
days the skin becomes clear OF sores,
boils and pimples. IL puts vigor 40
energy into run down, debilitsted me,
and women. For maoy years Sarss.
parilla alone has been considered q
good blood medicine. But while II
built up and made new blood, the i'm
puI tiles remained within an the eooo
accomplished was only temporary
5arsaparilla, however, when used Ia
combination with Compound Kargo,
anil Extract Dandelion works wonders
This combination puts the kidneys
worl 10 hlier and sift out the vast
matter, uric acid and other lmpuritie,
that cause disease. II makes new
blood and relieves rheumatism and
lame back and bladder troubles.
This prescription Is better than Oh,
usual patent medicines, which are IL
the most part alcoholic connections
The ingredients cost but little. They
may be procured from any good phar-
macisi and mixed at home Ever,
man and woman here should make
some up and try Tiff they feel iheil
system requires good HOOD medi
cine and tonic.
The Kargon 10 clean the kidneys
aud vitalize them so they can clea,
the blood, Sarsaparilla TO make new
rich blood ADD Dapdellon 10 tone th'
stomach, clean the liver aud make !
active and relieve constipation is III
way the prescription acts and so mill
~ and gently that one does not con
slider they are taking q medicine.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-22
TRAIN wRECKtRS FATAL ACT.
Pulled Rail From Tad and Cars f,ll From
High Tfotls.

Los Angeles, May 22-The Southern
Pacific flyer going forty miles al hour
was deralled by wreckers on trestle
ten miles north Of here this morning.
One passenger Was killed and twenty
injured including bliss Feroopdyke q
Pittsburg. The others injured we're
all westerners.
The whole train fell n distance OF
fifteen feet and three OF the cars land
cd up side down.
The wreckers tied wires 70 a loose
rail and pulled II as the train APP
preached.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-22
LAST SESSION D. A. r.
Interesting Historical pspu on Ethan Allen
Read BY AIn HvbbclI.

Read By Alu Hvbbell.
The last social meeting OF BennIng
ton chapter OAR held with Mrs J. Ed
walbridge Tuesday afternoon was
veil attended although the day was
not pleasant for outside travel. An
Interesting program had been prepar'
Cd which was carried out.
There we're vocal selections by Mrs
Y. Z. Battles and accompaniment
and solos by Mrs q. W. Keeseman.
Miss Kate Hubbell read 40 interesting
historical paper on Ethan Allen which
was listened 10 with inieres, and much
favorable comment The paper was
with especial reference TO bis life and
character aud many interesting ane,.
dotes. mostly new, we're told about
him. Miss Hubbell appealed 10 the
fac, that he was nj one time . resi-
dent OF Bennington and that some nc.
,Ion should be taken by the chapter 10
honor his memory. At the close OF
the social hour refreshments we're
served. There will be no moro ses.
sIons for the next three months.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-22
FIRE IN A BtD'
Department Called Out For Small BIszs This
Aisrnson

bcPaItnsht esltto WI OF Smsh otsxe tnis
AIlsrnson
Shortly after I o'clock this after
noon the Gre department was called
out for q small blaze 10 the rear tene-
ment 10 the house on the corner OF LIN
coln and County streets. The nremen
responded with their usual promp,oess
add AFTER q few mlautes active work
succeeded 10 checking the flames wltb
but 4 small property loss mainly from
wafer.
The tenement was occupied by q fam
lily named Schwartz. How III hfe
started was q mystery, but when the
company reached the scene the flames
appeared 70 be conhoed 70 Two mat
Iresses, ooe OF feathers add the other
excelsior, In = room on the second door
By taking out q rear windor the blar
ing mattress vas hauled TO tbs ground
and one stream OF Ester soon drowned
out the remaIt der OF the ere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-22

10 the chitienden County court Moo
day afternoon the jury 10 the Brown
eli. Burnhsm case after being out for
20 hours came 10 and reported that
the, we're unable " agree on a verdict
They we're excused by Judge Hall wbo
IL presiding over tbs term OF cour. IL
IL understood th.t the jur, stood IL 10
10 favor OF "a plainiif.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-22
No Matter Good Mans Disposition May Be- He Had Rather
RUTLAND IN DARKNESS.
Electric Light Wire Cut Near Outskirts Of the
City.

Rutland, May 2l.-Part OF the city
was in darkness last night, owing TO
the cutting OF wire on an oil night
circuit of the line OF TIE Rutland City
Ele,tric Co. 1t 10 supposed that th .
was done by sore Of the employees re
Gently discharged by the company In
anticipation Of a strike.
The Job was cleverly done and was
difficult TO locate. The wire was cut
on the outskirts OF the city on the In
side and near the roof OF q covered
bridge.
The company has offered q reward
OF 500 for the detection OF the persons
who cut the wire.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-22

Most dis6guring skin eruptions.
scrofula, pimples, rashes, etc, arr doe
W impure blood. Burdock Blood Biz
iers 10 q cleansing blood tonic. Makes
you clear-eyed, elear.brained, Gear
skinned.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-22

Debated the high School Team BY $50
Pas.
The YMCA boyling team defeated
the High school on the YMCA alleys
Thursday nigh, BY lso pins The
score:-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-22

The supper al the NE church 10.
nigh IL served 10y the brotherhood but
Il for both sexes; o'clock ls the hour
Don't miss H.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-22

Last week the Brooklyn police chose "Mr.
wauens Profession" from all the plays Of the
season az their annual benefit