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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
Enstnn Goea Republican.

Boston Dec. lin the closest and
hardest fought election contest which
Boston has known for many years,
the city went Republican by about
1000 votes. Postmaster George A. Hib-
bard, Republican. defeating Mayor
John L. Fitzgerald. Democrat wn0
was a candidate for reelection. This
swinging OF Worcester into the no
license column for the first time in lf
years; a similar change OF altitude BY
the voters in Lynn after II years OF
liquor selling. and in Woburn; sub
stantial gains to the temperance sen
timent n many other places. Sdt a
complete turn IN the other direction
on the Part Of Chelsea voters, were
the most surprising Of the general fea-
lures in the municipal elections held
In IS cities Of the state.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14

Baltimore. Nd, Dec. 11.-An explo-
sion believed to be of dynamite con-
siderably damaged the rear OF the resi-
dence of Joseph DiGlorgio, member OF
a prominent firm of fruit importers.
None of the occupants OF the house
was injured. At almost exactly the
same time members Of the family OF
Di Giorgio's brother Rosario, living In
the northern section Of the city and
several miles from Joseph, were greatly
alarmed by an attempt to break In
their residence. There Is no clue to
the dynamite, but those who attempted
the house breaking are believed to have
been Italians.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14

D A0AAhA ~ LII r. NJ n OOAf NAh-'f 'AN-' -
after a brief absence upstairs, he stood
before her with a benign look on his
face and said:
"SIrs. Bowser. you are a good wom-
ana mighty good woman"
"YesT"
"You deserve all you are going to
get. When think OF how happy you
will be It makes me rejoice"
But what am | going TO getT she
asked.
"And your mother-she Is a good
woman, q mighty good woman. She
IS my mother-in-law. but | think just
as much Of her as II she were my own
dear mother. The good old soul, but
I'd like to hug her will make her
one Of the happiest women in the
world. aud she shall bless the day |
married her daughter"
"But what IS all this mystery aboutf
What has happened during the day?"
"Mystery-ha. ha, ha. No mystery
about Il, dear. We are simply about
to become millIonaires ten times over.
We may not own the Whole earth in a
corfple Of years more. but we shall
have the title deeds to a good share
Of It. Do you think 100000 year
sufficient pin money for you? II you
don't, Just say so. am not the man
10 stint my wife on pin money. Scuse
mo a mfnufp will vouf'
He passed into the library and was
gone minute and a half and then
reappeared licking his lips. Mrs. Bow
ser shifted the air and detected m
aroma, but couldn't exactly define II.
Mr. Bowser's smile was now both pa
ternal and benIgnant and, sitting
down with a chuckle, he said:
"You are dying to hear all about 1t,
and | won't keep you in suspense.
started life as poor man, didn't IT
"Yes."
"When we got back from our bridal
tour | had only - cents left-only 20.
You began to worry as to, how we
should get along. but I told you to
trust in me. l knew myself l knew
that 4 man with brains who was a
natural fnancier could not be kept
down. We haven't had to go to the
poorhouse. have WEI"
mo, indeed"
"Poorhouse-ha, ha, hal Bowser, the
fnancier. in the poorhouse Hasn't
every scheme | have taken hold Of
proved a glorious success? Hasn't
every plan worked out as expectedT
Mrs. Bowser thought Of the hundred
and one schemes he had originated
and made a failure of, but 1t was no
time to furnish q list Of them. She
wanted to hear what his latest was.
He again asked TO be excused and
lodged out into the hall for a couple
of minutes. she thought she heard n
gurgling in his direction. but was not
sure. When he returned he said:
You know wnat the huckleDerry Is,
OF courseT
Eyes"
"And you have heard OF logwoodT
Certainly"
"And alcoholic
"Of course"
"WelI, those are the three things
that are going to make US rich. When
left the house this morning l had no
more Idea OF what was In store for me
than you have Of flying across the At
lantic. When | reached the Office l
found a gentleman named Dubois
waiting for me. He was count be-
fore the French republic. He was not
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
NUGGETS OF NEWS

Lawrence s. Nicolai. formerly a
prosperous oil dealer in Washington
drank laudanum and died shortly af-
terwari al the Emergency hospital.
John C. Jenkins. formerly president
of the First National bank, Of Brook
lyn. and his three sons were indicted
by the Kings county grand jury on
charges OF conspiracy and perjury.
G. A. Thompson, a travelling sales
man. of Bedford, Pa, slipped upon an
icy sidewalk at Cleveland, O., and sus'
tanned fractured skull, from which
he died at the city hospital.
Governor Stuart fixed January Il
for the execution Of Luigi Feruchi and
Max Softer. of Philadelphia, and jan
nary % for the execution Of Jung JoW
and Mock Kung, of Philadelphia
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
SEVEN KILLED IN RACE RIOT
Whites Raid Negro Lodge Room In
Alabama.

Atlanta. Ga. Dec. IL. - Seven ne
groes we're killed and from 20 to 30
wounded IN the race conflict in Pick
ems county. Alabama. near the Missis-
sippi tne, according to Geographic
dispatches received here from Column
bus, Miss.
According to these dispatches the
whites raided a negro lodge meeting.
and in The lighting which followed
seven negroes were killed and 20 or
80 wounded. The building was then
burned by the white posse, as was
also other negro houses in the neigh
borhood. The negroes are said to have
been heavily armed and had SOC
rounds Of ammunition at the time OF
the raid.
Deputy Marshal Lowe, who was
wounded by negroes Saturday night
at the time that he arrested a negro
charged with stealing cotton, is in a
serious condition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
MILLIONAIRE IN JAIL
Prisoner In Plttsburg lnherits $1,000
900 Estate In England.

Pittsburg. Dec. 12.-E. NJ. Seymour
a Chicsso attorney, and representative
Of Clauae Lumley. a London solicitor
brought news TO Reginald Spauldirs
also known as Oscar T.. Spate. a jail
prisoner. that hls mother had Just
died leaving him property worth 81
600. 900, in England and Wales. sey'
mour sought to have Spate released.
offering TO pay the fine and costs. but
the ccurt ruled the remaining is days
Of the sentence must be served.
Splte advertised for a secretary
who would put up money and go with
him % the Kongo Free State and
bring back for museum exhibits
number OF natives to show the cruel
ties OF the government. AT the hearing
It was testified Spate had represented
himself as the scion Of a leading
English family and had sought TO bar
gain with wealthy Pittsburgers to in
troduce them in exclusive and court
circles.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
Three Miners Entombed a Week.

Reno, New, Dec. 12.-Three miners.
Brown. Mcdonald and Bailey, who
have been entombed for week In
drift at the 10 foot level Of TIE Alpha
shaft Of the Giroux mine, at Ely. are
still alive and able to communicate
with miners at the top Of the shaft.
They have been given enough water
and food through a six-inch water pipe
to last them a week together The
men report that they are well and
nnininrad.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
Locked In With Dead Parents.

Minneapolis. Dec. IL While his
wife aui their two little children, the
eldest only years old, slept, George
Stimson snOt his wife through the
head and then killed himself. Both
died instantly. The tragedy took
place some time Monday, but the bod
ies were not discovered until Tues
day night. During all that time the
children. obllvious to what had taken
place, we're locked up with the dead
bodies OF their parents. unable to IN
derstand why they slept so long. Jeal-
ousy Is assigned as the cause OF the
tragedy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14

St Petersburg, Dec. II. - Empress
Alexandra, who for considerable
time past has been suffering from a
light attack of influenza, was stricken
with a high fever and was ordered to
remain In bed The empress recently
called in a specialist and submitted to
a severe regimen to reduce her
weight, and her present affliction Is
ascribed to this.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
ELECTRIC ENGINE RECORD
Made 81 Miles An Hour In Test at
Clayton, n. J.

Clayton, n. J.
Clayton. n. j.. Dec. i2.-The record
for electric locomotives was attained
here in the tests being made by the
Pennsylvania Railroad company. The
electric engine No. OPS. belonging to
the New York. New Haven & Hart
ford railroad. and known as the
Jamestown Exposition engine, made
fraction over 81 miles an hour. The
locomotive weighs 10000 pounds.
The tests have not been made en-
tlrely with en- idea OF determining the
speed relation OF the electric to the
steam locomotive. but largely TO help
the railroad officials determine how
fast ,hcy may run trains with safety,
particularly on curves. The officials
say chs tests have been highly salts
factory. and that It has been demon
strated that trains can be run with
safety at the speed OF 80 miles an
hour. they have found that 1t takes
three or four times longer to stop a
train going at this speed than one 60
ing at the rate OF GO miles an hour.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14

New Milford. Conn, Dec. 11.-Three
thousand dollars In $40 gold pieces
have been found by T. J. Jones on his
farm in the Merriall district while he
was digging a trench. Mr.. Jones was
formerly a New York business man
and about a year ago bought the farm
from Edgar Peet. 'ele gold was in a
tea kettle, which from its appearance
had been in the ground for many
years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
slim. KICK and Ean oerssk Up FamI

VTTFf
South Norwalk. Conn. Dec. II. 49,
Irving l.. Taylor was kicked by a
horse and had his leg shattered here.
As he was being carried through the
'front.' door Of his home neighbors
we're carrying Mrs. Taylor through
the back door with fractured hip.
In the excitement Mary. their 10
year-oh daughter. fell down stairs
with the baby In her arms. Mary's
nose. was broken. but the baby con-
tributed 40 part to the fracturing fra
cas-. Mr.. Taylor is a blacksmith
When Mrs. Taylor saw him on the
stretcher she buried for the house
and fell on some ice.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
MOTHER KILLS CHILD
Because She Was Pointed Out AS Con-
vlct's Wife.


indianapolis. Ind, Dec. IL. - Mrs.
Frances Cooper. is years old, whose
husband is said to be an inmate Of
the state penitentiary. admitted to the
police that she had drowned her 10
months-oid baby in shallow stream
near this city several days ago. She
said she had tried also to drown her
self. but the water was too shallow.
Neither l nor the baby could ever
be happy" said Mrs. Cooper hysteri'
cally. Every one pointed to me as
convicts wife and to the child as a
convicts child. No one would asso'
ciate With me or with her ! owed
the little one too much to let her live
under such circumstances"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
will Re Paid 100000 In Cash.

Pittsburg, Dec. 12.-Between now
and Christmas, employees Of the big
coal companies operating in the Pitts
burg district will be paid over $1,000
600. On the regular semi-monthly pay
next Saturday $1,175,OOO will be dis
tributed, and for the day before the
holiday Il 3 expected to reach nearly
81 900 900. Payments will be made In
cash. Many mills and factories in this
district which have been shut down
or running ON reduced hours have re-
sumed on full time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
ARREST MURDER SUSPECTS
Three Men Charged With Killing Bur-
l;noton, N. j.. Grocer.


Mount Holly. n. j., Dec. 12.-Elmer
Assay and Frank Williams. Of Burllng-
ton. AMI Antonio Allegretta. Of Bris-
toll. Pa, were arrested at Burlington
and lodged in Jail here on the charge
of having murdered Edward S. Jefier-
son on November 21 last. Jefferson
was n grocer. He was murdered, rob
bed and bis body thrown on the rail
road tracks.
From the first all clues pointed
toward South Burlington. and the ar
rests. MADE are trio OF young men
who had been on a protracted spree
prior to the Jefferson murder, and
who had shown by petty thefts their
desperate willingness to take any
chance tn get money.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
wrecksrs at Work On the Readln

Pottstown. Pa, Dec. II. - An at
tempt TO wreck a train on the Read
ing railway was frustrated by Oper'
ator s. e. Barlatt, who is stationed In
the tower in this borough. Barlatt
discovered two huge iron bars weigh
ing so pounds apiece on the track. He
removed the distractions and at once
communicated with Superintendent
Keffer at Reading, who detailed an
officer 70 make an Investigation. The
bars We're placed about 200 feet below
the Keim Street crossing, and both
were iring crosswise on the same
Tack.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
A,d Only 5000 In Vaults.

San Francisco. Dec. 12.-With $4,000
In cash n the vaults and owing ap-
proximatoly $4,000 to deposltors,
Judge Caroutt took charge OF the as
sets OF the Citizens State bank for
the state bank commissioners. The
institution took advantage OF the holi-
day AMI suspended paying about three
weeks ago. It's principal assets are
notes for 100000
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
Old Football Injury Fatal.

. Lexington, KY, Dec. IL. - Edward
Bayard Railey. turf editor Of the New
York American, died at Springhurst'
the home of his father, Charles l.
RaiIey. near Lexington. Mr.. Railey
sought relief from what he thought
was sciatica, but a recent consultation
of eminent surgeons pronounced his
trouble osteo-sarcinoma OF the hip
agreeing that the injury was caused
by a blow received six or eight years
ago. His family attribute his trouble
to injuries received in football.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
Resumes CONSTRUCTION Work.

Omaha. Dec. 1.-TWO hundred and
fifty men began actual construction
work on the Lane cutoff OF the Union
Pacific railroad. The Lane cutoff was
one of the pieces Of work abandoned
during the financial furry. This is the
first work upon which actual construc'
ton has been resumed on the Harri-
man system. Additional men will be
nut on Immediately.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
How He Got the Idea.

"Ma~
ayes. dearest; what is tip
"Did you get my baby sister at the
grocery
"Of course not. What Ger put such
an idea In your headr
ut says on the grocer's wagon, Fam
lilies supplied Judge.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 12.-Fifty-
seven actors and actresses were in
dicted here for violating the law last
Sunday against working on that day.
Unless they appear in court and give
bond they Will be arrested.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
Was ia Years Old.

Council Bluffs, Ia, Dec. IL. - John
Busha ia years old. diec here. Busha
took part in the Black Hawk war In
1882. He has been blind and helpless
for Is wears.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
SKILLMAN SENTENCED
Sent TO Prison For Five Years For
Forging VIII.

Sent 70 Prison For Five Years ror
Forging viii.
Solnerville. N. j., Dec. 12.-William
II. sldllman. former president Of the
New Jersey Horticultural society, was
sentenced in the Somerset court to
serve 1--WE years in the state prison and
to pay fine Of $1,000 for ut'ering a
forged will of his old friend and neigh
Dor, the late William Lanehart, for
the purpose OF obtaining half of the
Lanehart estate. valued at $4,000
Sklllman showed no emotion when
sentence was passed. After a great
deal Of argument Ills counsel served
notice Of appeal and he was released
under $4,000 bail.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
DIED IN DEATH CHAIR
First Official Eleetroeution In New
Jersey.

Jersey.
Trenton, n. j., Dec. 1.-THE first
Official electrocution in New Jersey
occurred in the state prison, when
Serverio di Giovanni, an Italian, paid
the death penalty for the murder OF
Joseph Samson, a fellow countryman.
at Rarltan last September The cleo
trocutloa was pronounced a success in
every way.
The condemned man was placed In
the chair and the current was turned
on. DR.. Edward A. Spitzka, Of Jef1er-
son Medical College, Philadelphia,
who was present, announced that
death Was instantaneous.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14

London. Dec 12.-British dairymen
are complaining because German
dairymen are freezing milk into quart
and sallcn blocks and delivering 1t at
doors in London.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
paintlnos Stolen.

Paris. Dec. 12.-Robbers effected an
entrance TO the Musee de Picardie by
way Of the roof and stole five pictures
valued at 100000. Among them were
works by Fragonard.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14

We print everything from 9 book to
n wishing card on the power presses o.
The Free Lance. Seed US Jour orders
- The Tspe Lancs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
Railway

B.-FolIowing schedule figures published 81
Information, and are not guaranteed.
Schedule effective Dec. sth, lUi. -,
Trains leave Washington from New Union
aka. p.,,v-r,os ssD for warrsnson Dan
"a a 81 n, f,siIv-Local for Harrisonburg, We.
e00 4 m. Dsily-United States Fest NAL.
First-class coaches and drewing-room, aeepor 20
Columbus, Ga. and New Orleans. Dinihs cur sef-
'' m m a. no. daiIy-washington and Florida
limited Through coaches and sleeper 20 Co
lumbis, Savannah and Jacksonville. Dining
nm. Week Days-Lccal for Hsrrisonburg
and way stations on Manassas Branch.
asp IN. DslIy-Locsl for Warrenton and
ais o. M Daily-Nsw YORK End Atlanta En-
erees-First class coach to Atlanta. slseper to
Atlanta. Ca. Mondays Wednesdays, Fridays.
sunset Route Tourist sleeper. Washington to
80 %. m. Daily-Neu York and Augusta Ex-
press First class coach and sleeper 10 Colum-
bla, Aiken and Augusta. Dining car a la carte.
io.1s .. IN. Dsiy-Sev York and Memphis
Limited (via Lyncbburg)- class coach and
sleeping car to Roanoke, Knoxville. Chatts-
nooga. Birmingham and Memphis; sleeper TO
New Orleans. DiniDgcar service.
I1.o0 o. m. Daily-New York and New Orleans
imited-An Pullman trains. club and observe
tion cars to New Orleans; sleeper 70 Ashyins
service. g.,
.ows Dail3. .. m. Ills g. m, u-yo ?. M vess
days D. m, makes connections ~ Danvilie ior
an points South. Pullman sleeper. Trains
arrive Richmond e.55 p. m. 40 p. m, ana sso
0. No. daily, $40 q. m. week days.
Through trains from the South arrive wash
ln9top 7.B O. m, SIS q. m. DOS Q, m, daily; $50
0. m. SIS o. m, i130 p. m, and ll-4op. m, daily
Herrisonburg l225 ,. IN. week days and 80 ?:
N. daily, From Charlottesville $40 g. m ana
Tickets, sleepingesr reservations and detailed
Information can be had 81 ticket once 10Th
Il. 5iI Pa. ave and New Union station
Baggage checked through from hotels ana resi-
dencss Dab service. -
s.H HARDWIck, Pass. frame Mgr
VIII TAYLOE. Cen, Phss- Agent
l.. BROWN. General Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
Guarantee
All OF orr
LIQUORS

are guaranteed under {
Pure Food Law, and if y,
are a judge OF pure liquc
YOU will agree with us ID
our goods are superior
others.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
10 aholIsn me Lock.srep.

New York, Dec. IL. - BlackwelPs
Island penitentiary, where minor Of
tenders Of New York city's laws serve
their sentences, will know the striped
suit and the lock-step no more. John
v. Coggey, commissioner Of correc-
ton, announced that he has decided
to put an end to stripes and lock-stsp
in the penitentiary, as he believes that
they did much to kill any shoulder
ing spark of decency that may remain
in the prisoner when he is brought to
the city prison, -.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-14
BRANDIES.
RUNS.

New England Rum (redl .~...........l
New England Rum (while) ....-.....
Lnmaica knm.......................... .....
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-24
Yester-

cotton
88So Tor iddas Gull safes bales Southern spot
l8o Noble nominal at 12iac sava Giis
ss aSsS al at I5e . s1s 5o2 bs hse' s N35o
q ma gsfhaged at Big ugusts quiet unchanged
lBSso; sas . bales Little Rock steady unchanged at
e9 bales Houston quiet unchanged at 13c. Memphis
Cotton Exchange special Liverpool cables Spot cot
toa olll sales 5000 bales speculation and export 300
STEADY. % higher near and "a higher on distant
sod ' Ju5-AuP9 ss aS s2sa OF Aus 45o
NoVe95sr 3s 5Sa October
SSssJsnrar5 e45d; JanuaryFebruary. e44d February
s4sad; aisy-Jane 647i.d. Manchester-Ya dull:
sa s5 %ea four With prices steady and practically
S S.1 Yss F5oeu; &c sags spring patents sss9 S.
,gag clears So 76S$z 20: eEtra 10 Winter, q go
s s4 ,s sa.5e y. Sia5s g iegss 90 rye FfoiE
ss5sss" % coRNMEAL quiet; quoted: KIN dried s. 80
coarse . s. isi F 10 F E1aS Vest aa n Es
sg s2 ~ r se see sp 4s s2 s ssn@ ey s 4
Sf 81 g. hoiny chop. 328 Is bulk s34 10 sacks.
t eoaEeereble strength in the wheat market yesterday
y .@cklng confirmation did not prevent severe break
shoe ar 'stt The market finally ao 10 lower.
Ing Due % re fset hat fvepooi came 70 10 &c I6rer
sead q rejecting Mondays advance this side. but
sss 1s2oT was 20 strong AZ the decline that shorts
y ISer-y a cent q bEshel Nfils the market
ecs1s somewhat irregular II maintained good
on the whole until near the close when the
Ieerrsa % took place. Strong efforts made
4sAc4nE bulls 20 up outside speculation the
= tat Eprng wheat threatened with big rust
o-t while response developed the public was
20 believe in under present splendid weather
v.t,1s which left the burden OF supporting prices
- Dlls then selves. Winter wheat receipts were
plt y freely predicted that the movement in
- quarter would expand materially. The sua-
was vel shown II ''Bradstreet's'' statement OF
stest an increase Of 2 Oes bushels year. Sup
IN United States and Canada decreased 1874, coo
$3.50 where they Increased q year 3,O63 600
p-saeH The late Continental cables irregular,
showing 70 % points advance and Berlin NC
,-enoe while budapest owing 70 better thEashing
-. vas nc per ouEhel lower There export
- o. 10 loads OF wheat, and the cash market
4osec as follows: No 2 red SIC elevator and Ss1&c
ks.s ahoat No t!oTthern Duluth. 81 091s. and No
- pened tribe lower. but put up about nc
n el On prospects for lighter receipts, ths advance
,S,znes an advance Of ~ at Liverpool. covering OF
&c commission house support Speculative trade
very broad sentiment appeared 20 be rather
70 better prices II cash demand holds up ana
Co. NJ grsa'sr increase IN the movement Exporters
81 io2cs No IN the local market quoted
srs sssFator and soHc 0 shoat: No whits. olc,
20 yellow e0&c ahoat OATS-There was g.
rss1 W.T. The strength other markets. gave oats
~ uAoeone a. times. although at the close all OF
nSd been lost in sympathy with the drop IN
u1asss Ca4h osS steady in the local market and
49, Is tolows: Mixed % 20 80 n. 49hc; natural
1ues ~ 59zQ52o. and clipped white. 80 10 40 10
fssESc .EfG-Aarket nominal: No Western BOG