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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
DR.. coNWAY's BODY
cRsMA1ED IN PARIS

The body OF DR.. Moncup D. Conway
was cremated at the Pere La Chaise
Cemetery Monday. The ashes probably
will be- sent to the United States.
The passing away OF DR.. Conway was
sudden and unexpected. He had gone To
Paris several weeks ago after IA VISIT TO
Andrew Carnegie at Skibo Castle, had
taken an apartment on the Rue Nilledo'
and intended TO sail for the United States
last Saturday. DR.. Conway was found
dead In bed. Physicians said an Internal
hemorrhage was the cause OF bis death.
Among his books are The Earthward
Pilgrimage" Idols and Ideals, De
monology and Devil Lore, 1.-THE Wan,
dering Jew" THE Sacred Anthology
George Washington and Mount Yer
non, Barons of the Potomack and Rap
pahannock," Emerson at Home ana
Abroad" pine and Palm, Prisons oi
Air." and "A number of geographic. lie
was q member of the Century aud Au-
thors' clubs of New York.
Out OF respect TO DR. Conway, Conway
Hall, Carlisle, Pa, which was built 10y
Andrew Carnegie, was closed Monday
Elaborate memorial services were par
ticipated In by large number OF Conway
Hall and Dickinson students and the
faculties.
DR.. Conway's last visit to Carlisle was
In April. when he discussed Penn's frame
OF government and Peace at Dickinson
College
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
NG-M0RT0N
A BesutIiurChuch Wedding 10 Orange County

Pamunkey. Va, Nov. 20, 1907.
There was happy marriage at Old
Pamunkey church today when MIS-.
Ciudia Morton. the popular daughter oil
Mr. George W. Morton, was given 10
marriage To MIR. W Byrd King, oil this
county. The church, handsomely dec
GRATED with palms aud chrysanthemuns'
opened wide its ors to the gathering
hosts. aud the large auditorium was
soon filed with admiriog friends ana
relatives.
PROXIMITY at 1l:30 O'Clock, TO the
strains OF Mendelssohn's wedding march,
sweetly rendered by Mrs. W. A. ureen'
the bridal party entered the church Inc
usbers. Will Coleman on the right aisle
and Morton Coleman On left The bride,
handsomely attired In going-awsy
suit of brown brOadclOth, hat and gloves
IN match. entered the left aisle, leaning
gracefully on the arm OF her maid oil
honor. Miss Mamie Morton. her sister.
At The altar they met the groom, W ho en-
tered by thu right aisle with bis best man,
Kenneth Brockman. The couple joined
hands bsnesth q canopy OF flowers as
Rev. W. j. Decker, the officiating Mills
ter. pronounced them man and wiie.
After showers OF congratulations ana
good wishes the happy coupe lett Tor an
extended bridal tour.
The many presents. useful and orna'
mental. attest the popularity and esteem
Of this happy couple. After their trip
they will reside Ia Orange county anna
the scenes of their childhood. May
showers of blessings abide with them IS
the wish Of their many friends
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
ASSASSINATION PLOT
Letter Points to Plan to xiii J. D.
Rockefeller

Letter Points to Plan to Kill j. D.
Rockefeller.
Omaha, Neb., Nov 20-A letter
picked up in the postoiice In this city
disclosed an alleged plot TO assassi.
nate John d. Rockefeller. presumably.
and the "other three" The postal
authorities. who are investigating,
have learned that the letter was writ.
ten by man who stood at the writing
counter. When the Waterman ap
preached the writer departed in haste
The letter. written rather incoherent
~. reads:
Dear Plan: The plan made is good
and should get him easy. The people
all over the country Will feel good
when he Is removed that the law will
not care to get the man who did the
Job. The common people are now in the
chair and these thieves and robbers
called the bankers must 60 Papers
here tell that he has more money In a
vault than the interest on the gov
eminent debt. The other three you
must get soon after this one goes,
II will get to see our man here
tonight. and will get on for Chicago
tomorrow. You have the full number
together there so we can plan 1t all
out. VIII be there by Saturday. BE
sure about the money we are to go,
for this is a big job and will startle
the whole world. | am almost afraid
10 trust this in the mail But you can
read between the limos. Wire me at
the number Chicago. and be careful
what you say. Everything Is now IN
shape 10 act. BE firm"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
DELEGATES TO HARB0U CONGRESS-
eoysrnor Names Among Others -Four From FED
tricksbWe.

Gov. Swanson hts named delegates to
the National River. aud Harb"r- Con
Y ess. which nests at the Nv Willard.
Washington. Dec 40.
The lit includes four from Frederick
burg They are Mrssrs l.. ~. Miil-, J.T
Lowery. & C. Cox. A. p Rowe.
Delegations ar nsm-d from Richmond.
Norfolk. Portsmouth Alexandria, Man
chester. Petersburg. Newport News.
In addition the following have also
been appointed deIegateF:
Cape Chsrles-John I. Daniel.
Tangier-Berry Crockett.
Accomac-John W. Edmonds.
Hampton-W. +. Lawson.
Sharps-Frederck Downing.
healton-J. II Wheaton,.
Colonial Besch-F. +. Nlnde.
Port hay wood-0. f. L. Lane
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
MARY WASHINGTON
HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

The ladies' OF the Mary Washington
Hospital Association are Individually re-
quested TO attend special meeting OF
tue Association on Thursday morning,
November 81, 1T hali-past ten O'Clock at
the parish house.
At thi- meeting all money collected
and given will be reported by the tinan-
oIal committee for the improvement Of
the hospital, and all sealed bids from
builders opened. the contract for add.
ton 10 building. etc, awarded, and
other questions OF Importance TO the Az
sociation will come up for tinal settle
ment.
1t is earnestly hoped that there will be
a foil attendance, where all have an
equal interest.
Mrs. John + Mason,
president Of the Association.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
SEAL AND JENKINS INDICTED

The grand jury in Culp'p'f Court
Monday indicted VIM. seal aud BYRD
jenkins for the murder of VIM smith,
Sept. 10. GA the night Of that day
Smith was called to his door, aud IN the
darkness shot TO death
Seal aud jenkins b"i'g ~ pec'ed Of
the murder. bloodhound- from Page Co
were turned loose wher' Sm IN i~il and
they ran 10 the houses % both - Il AN
jenkins aud tried 10 get IN ti-. nDu-'s
TIE men were then Hrr--t"i An have
been IN III since 40 tim- has besn set
for the trial.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
SHOT S0N-lN-LAW
Threatened TO Kill His wife and Her
EnAhar nAnrfArAd

Threatened to Kill His wife and Her
Father lnterfered.
Pottstown, Pa. Nov. 20.-George
Geist, special policeman at Ringina
Rock park. shot his son-in-law, Oscar
Davis, twice in the abdomen, fatally
injuring him. Immediately after the
shooting GeIst brought his victim to
the Pottstown hospital. He then went
to the police station and gave himself
up. It IL said that Davis drove his
wife from his home on Sunday ecsn'
ing and threatened to kill her. Tues
day evening he entered the Geist home,
fourishing a butcher knife and a re-
yolver. Mrs Cest grabbed the pistol
and Gelst Immediately secured his pis-
tol and shot Davis twice.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
Or. vlNEBeRC, EYE
AND EAR SPECIALIST

DR.. Vineberg. the noted eye and ear
specialist OF 7O9 K street, n. W, Wash
ington, u. G., will be again in Fredericks-
burg Friday and SATURDAY., November
the 22nd and BARD. Central Hotel, for the
pract.oe of his profession.
Dr.. Vineberg il licensed physician,
who for over thirty years has limited his
work To diseases of the eye and ear and
fitting glasses. He comes at the solicit
tation OF the hest citizsns and the pro-
iession of Fredericksburg the doctor
having been here of and on for the last
thirty years.
On Til. visit the doctor will test eyes
aud furnish glasses at one-hslf the usual
price;patients too poor to pay a physician
IAN have the doctors services free.
Artificial eyes and ear phones OF the
best make. There are but lew cases OF
deafness that cannot be cured.
Come early and avoid waiting.
Central Hotel, Nov. 23nd and BIRD.
ln10-2Isn19-20.21.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
NOTES FROM B0OcKRosD
Brockroad. Va, Nov. II. 1907.

BrOckroad. Va, Nov. II, lJOI
Last Tuesday our community wa
visited by the first snow OF the season.
The farmers OF this section ARE busy
housing corn. Wheat has all been seed
ed Some OF it is up and looking fine.
Mr.. Joseph swan. Of Rcbm nd, l.
spending some time with Mr. l. VI Estes
and family.
Mr.. j. Thomas Todd will be much
missel from this neighborhood. Tie
now Resides near SpOtsylvanla Z. h +,
where he has purchased a very pretty
home
Miss Ollie Faulkner, the popular teacher
OF school No. 4, visited her parents Sun
day
Miss Ethel Jones is attending school at
Mr. Willie Reynolds, at Parker.
ar. W. b. Todd il IA irequ MT visi o.
to lewiston
MIR. J J. stephens expects % visit hi-
aughtcr on Thanksgi Mrs. Herbert
Wrenn. 81 Washin, toa Mrs. Nnchn
will visit her fatlcr md othe- relative
at Christmas. Her SpOtsylvania ri nds
are always ready To welcome her.
Mrs. NJ. +. Pool4 il much improved
and her sou, Mr. Vivian Pool. has re-
turned TO his place Of business IN Fielder
icksburg
The people Of this vicinity are di'tre.s-
ed over the condition OF d. { X. NJ Issey
He is not only missed In h- profession,
but is u kind aud genial friend.
Dreamy Eyes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
Schedule in effect Aug 5. 1907.

Leave fredericksburg Northbound.
6:25 a. m. daily except Sunday. MAKES
local stops on signal. i Of
S:2l a. m. daily. Stops on sleilal o. o.
Occoquan, LOrton, traneouia gu ~ ~
only. Stops at Alexandrl" "
passengers. Go. Alexandria.
1929 n. IN. daily. Makes s ioc Stons
lbs p. IN. daily except su"u'''
at Alexandra. .. Sunday Makes
local stops. ,.,, aNsalos local
stops. n.,,.,,
1905 D. IN. daily. Stops at Alexan-
dra.
Leave fredericksburg Southbound.
5:55 a. m daily. Atlantic Coast Line
Train. Stops at boswell and Ashland,
and at Milford Sundays only.
sos IA. m. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal.
S:4S a. III. Sundays only. Makes local
stops on signal.
1899 a. m. daily. Seaboard Air Line
train. Stops at Milford and Ashland,and
at boswell ON signal.
12:49 p. III. daily. Stops Mt
mmit. Guinea. Woodslane, Mil
70 Il. Penola, Ruther Glen, boswell and
A .hland.
l:57 p. IN. daily except Sunday. Stops
on signal To take on passengers Tor
points ON c. x 0. Ry.
5;26 p. m daily Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops at Ashland, and az Dos
well to let OF passengers for {, n o. Ky.
Gas p. III. daily. Makes local stops On
signal. -,
7:34 D. m. daily. SeabOard Air Line
train. Stops at boswell and Ashland.
Accommodation train from Washing
ton arrives lI:li IA. IN. daily except Sun
day.
NOTE-Time Of arrivals and depart
ures and connections not guaranteed.
c. c. COX. Agent
C.. ". CULP. Gen. Supt.
II. y ~ q
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
POPE TO HONOR HER
Wishes 10 Receive and Ennoble Miss
Vanderbilt.

Wishes to Receive and EnnobIe Miss
Vanderbilt.
London. Nov. 20.-The GLOBES cor
respondent at Rome learns that the
pope has written to Archbishop Far
ley expressing a desire to receive
Miss Gladys Vanderbilt and the Count
Szechenyl before they are married.
II is stated in Vatican circles that
the pope is sanguine of receiving
Miss Vanderbilt into the church OF
Rome Should the couple visit the
Vatican Miss Vanderbilt undoubtedly
would be honored as II she were 3
royal princess.
The Globes correspondent is In
formed that the pope would probably
confer on the couple the titles OF
Count and Countess Of the Holy Ro
man Empire"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
WELSA'S ADVENTURE
Story Of kidnapping Told by Jersey
Fanker's Son.

Story OF kidnapping Told ny Jersey
Bankers Son.
Hackettstown n. j.. Nov. 20.-Harry
Welsh. the l9-yesr-old son OF Matthias
Welsh. a local banker. has puzzled the
police with a story OF an attempt to
kidnap him. According to young
W lsh. he was lured away by q man
who pretended 70 be deaf, who adopt
ed rus- Of asking the way TO the Cen
tenary Collegiate institute. "A he d.
vectfd the man, Welsh says, a third
man accosted them and with \ pistol
forced him to accompany them. After
several exciting incidents, including
an attempt by Welsh TO escape by
lodging around a box car, he doG1ed
his pursuers. he says, and ran. while
the would-be Captors fired at him with
a revolver.
According to the police Matthias
Welsh had received several letters, the
writers threatening to kidnap his son.
Other residents In the neighborhood,
It is said, have received similar letters
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
FELIX W. CAMPBELL DEAD

Bowling Green, w., Nov. Is. 1907.
Felix W. Campbell, o prominent farmer
of Caroline county, died at his home. near
Penola, Saturday, in the 18th year OF
his age. His iuaeral was preached sun
day evening from bis late residence 10y
Rev. Mr.. Eers. OF the Disciples church.
Interment in the family bury lux ground
at Hickory Grove farm.
He il survived by lis vile and two
children, Mrs + VI. Coleman and Ernest
Campbell. both Of this county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
PHILIP P. MALE Dsa0

Mr. Philip Z. Male. 81 years old, aied
at his home near Culpep'r Monday.
Until few days before hi- lralh he was
active both in mind aud body. H. WAS
gentleman OF the Old school, digaii' H.,
courteous and strictly onpraJ'e ia all
his dealings
His first wife WAS Mis- Elizabeth Wal
lace, OF King George county. H. was
twice married. both wives pc eiiua
him 10 the grave Mr NhIir 81 viVed
BY four sJns aud two daughter They
are Me4srs g. b. ". Nlle p. L. Nall,
Jr Of Culpeper. James Il. Male. II Kan.
sss City, Mo. and Robert VI. Male, OF
Washington; Mrs. Fannie Steptoe and
Mrs. Fenton Somervile. both Of Culpeper
county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
HANGING IN BOWLING
GREEN NOV. 22ND

Gov. Swanson has directed Sheriff T.B.
Gill, of Caroline, to proceed with the *
ecution OF John Taylor, colored, at Bow,
ling Green. Taylor shot at eol0red
man, Jeniier Coleman. and when the re-
volver would not explode he drew a
knife and cut the man to death. lie VIII
hang Nov. %.
Application for a Communication was
made on the ground that the murderer
is nothing more than youth and DID
not realize the enormity Of his crime DE
is seventeen years old.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
DEATHS

Mrs. Cecilia Clopton. VIE Of Thomss
Jones Cloptou. Of Gloucester county,
daughter OF the late William Anderson.
OF Kiog aud Queen. died Monday. at
her home, Havers Hall She Il survived
by Der husband. six sons and one daugh-
ter.
W. 4. Shsckleiori, ST., OF Warsaw,
who died Monday Of paralysis aged tiit' =
eight years, is survived by a widow arc
two sOns-O. L. Shackleiord, OF Norfolk.
and F. A. ShscklefOrd, Jr.. deputy clerk !
Richmond county; one brother Thos. l..
Shackleford, that eOuntyi four sister'--
Mrs. @ 5. Mitchell, Of Warsaw, and
Misses Belle, Florence aud Lima Shackle-
ford. of Baltimore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
BENJAMIN COOPER KILLED

A telegram was received here Wedne'
day morning stating that Benjamin
Cooper, son OF Mr.. Henry Cooper, OF tal-
mouth, aged % years, had been killed in
West Virginia, and asked what disposl-
ton be made of the body. Ii was order
ed TO be brought here. There was no
mention of cause OF death Young Coco
or was employed by the Western Union
Telegraph and was with gang OF men
engaged In renewing lines. Ii Is sup
posed he was killed by fall.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
SEVENTEEN PERSONS
INJURED IN WRECK

Seventeen person Were Injured IN u
collision at the entrance OF the new ter
minal tunnel at Washington Tues
day night. Both engines were de-
molished and several coaches damaged.
The two trains, nothbouud from Dan
VILE, and southbound from Charlottes'
willie. were late, aud the collision was
caused, 1t Is said, by a switchman giving
the wrong signal, thereby allowing the
southbound train 10 40 out on the
northhOund track.
Judge c. f. Nicol, OF Manassas, was on
the northbound train, and received q
shaking-up, but was not j. iured.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
SMALLPOX IN RICHMOND

Smallpox has broken outin Richmond.
Tuesday colored huckster, was dis
covered peppered with the Inalady. IL
was at first diagnosed as chicken pox,
but the city diagnostician pronounced
it smallpox. The man was removed to
the pesthouse. Within the last three OF
four days he has come in contact With
several thousand people aad 1t Is feared
he has scattered rne disease. The stand
kept by the man in second market will
be burned and the entire market ium'
ratad
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
SLEMP NOMINATED

The Republican Congressional Conven-
ton, Ninth district, met at Gate City
Tuesday Senator J G. Noel, Of Lee,
was permanent chairman, aud W. G..
Pendleton secretary.
The only name presented was that of
g H. Siemp, Stat chairman Slemp was
n minated by acclamation. lie made a
Drlef address Of acceptance. Friends of
d. F Baiey in the audience expressed in
dignation 1T the way his name was
referred To.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
MANY FAILED TO PASS

Thirty-three applicants for licence to
practice law in Virginia appeared before
Judge Harrison, OF the supreme court OF
appeals. In the class were seven negroes
and of these three succeeded IN gettlng
by with clean papers. Out OF the total
OF thirty-three only seventeen passed,
fourteen whites and three oolored.
Among those who succeeded were the
following: Benjamin Purvis, oil Fred
ericksburg, and Richard l.. Beale, Hague
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
DEATH IN SP0TSYLYARIA

Leona Poole, the three year old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Z. Poole, OF near
Curlew, Spotsylvania county, died at the
home Of her parents Sunday morning,
after a lingering illness The funeral took
place Monday at O'Clock from the
home. Intermeut in the family burying
ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT
MSS kstIs [. Montgomery to Ned.

Mrs. B B. Montgomery has sent out
invitations flr the marriage Of her
daughter, Misc Kate Lee Montgomery,
to Mr. Daniel l. Grove. Of Clalksburg,
W. Va. The CEREMONY will take place 1T
st. Georges Episcopal church, in this
city. at { 30 o'clock, on the evening OF
Dec. 4th, 1907.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
COMING BALTIMORE MARRIAGE

Cards have been received here for the
marriage of Miss Elizabeth Curzon Hoff.
man. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Curzon Hoffman, OF Baltimore. to Mr..
Hanson Rawlings DuvaL Theceremony
will take place in Christ church. balti-
more. on Thursday, Dec. 18th. 1907, at
Io.30 O'Clock. The prospective brides
mother was formerly Miss Annie Camp
Iii Gordon. Gf falmouth, aud she has a
uu nm of relatives in this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
OR. RAY AT Ds0icAli0a
IN RICHMOND

TIL Union Station Methodist church
was dedicated ia Richmond sunday. Rev
Dr. John Harmon preached the deiica
tory sermon and the church va for
melly turned over 10 the trustees bs
Rev. Dr.. George Il R.y. "a iJrmer pas
tor, no y Of SpOtsyvanIa q IA. Ia the
afternoon Dr. Rag conducted Love
Feast which was largely atten led.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
Headquarters For
Building Materials.

keep AL kinds of North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber. dressed and
1dressed, shingles, Laths, Sash
Boors, and Blinds. Lime. Cement,
Caleine Plaster Plastering hair,
nuiiding and Paving Brick. Tin and
Iron Roofing. Cut and Wire Nails, all
Kinds Ready Mixed Paints and Dry
Peint. Linseed Oil Turpentine, Dryer
Yarnjsh and Lewis's White Lead,
Paint Brushes of all kinds, Window
aisss and Putty, Builders HARD ware
Of ali kinds, Tar Roofing, Shes thing
Paper aud fine Brick.
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe and
yire Clay Pipe. 4. ID. Cole
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
DEATH IN STAFFORD

Miss Jane Wilson died at the bone OF
her sister. Mrs. r. + Coy near Mountain
View, 10 Stafford county, Saturday even
ing, aged 80 years. She il survived by
her sister and number 81 other relatives.
The funeral took place from the home OF
her sister Monday at z O'Clock and inter
mont 10 The iamily hurying around.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
LOCATING THE THIEF

Chief Robinson was engaged Tuesday
C llecting stolen goods taken from the
store OF Mr, W. T. Bullock ut Summit
last week. A sum oi money was also
Ia en- when the goods were taken from
the store. Mr.. Robinson connected with
the robbery Henry Edwards, thu negro
who broke into Mr. Lindsay Rosch's
store and was shot By trap gun set by
Mr.. Roach.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
LAWYER BENJAMIN PURvIS

Mr.. Benjamin Pursis, OF this city. who
has been reading law IA the Office OF
Judge A. T. Embrey. passed examlna-
ton fore the State Board at Richmond
last Friday and il njw entitled TO prac-
tice law In any court in the State he
was the recipient Tuesday OF many con-
ordinations
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
TO STOP TREATING IN SALOONS

An anti-treating and antf-credit bill
will be introduced at the coming session
Of the legislature by W. 4. Barrett, OF
Newport News
The bill is being drafted, and it has met
with the approval OF many temperance
citizens.
The measure will, II ena'ted. prohibit
any person treating another and vii
make it unlawful for the keeper OF a bar
TO extend credit IN y customrr.
The adherents Of the measure believe
that it will prove q hallway step be-
tween the radical liquor legislation
swreping over the south.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
THE STREET CROSSINGS

A,number OF citizens were complaining
Tuesday OF the street crossings, when
the rain Of Monday put in bad condition
Several business men suggested that II
would be the part OF wisdom, after
rainy sDeIl to have a force OF hands with
-hoyels to open q path across the street
at the more prominent business corner
~ Main and Commerce streets.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
TIRE EXPOSITION
fredericksburg Day Friday.

The maids Of honor for fredericksburg
day at the exposition, Friday Nov. go;
are Miss Agnes Chewing and MISS byru
Laughlin. The sponsor, as heretofore
announced, is Miss Flora Mason. mayor
r. P. Wallace and Others OF this city VIII
be present at the exposition Friday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
TRAVELLING IN SPECIAL CAR

Mr.. Z. II. Fitshugh, vice president OF
the Grand Trunk Railway Of Canada and
vice president OF the Central Vermont X.
r., accompanied by his wife and daugh-
ter and Mr.. Z. W. FitEhugh, arrived here
on bis special car, the "Ontario," Tues
day. en- route to the exposition. They
spent the day In the CITY sightseeing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-21
PAY POLL TAXES
II You % Not You csuno, Vote Nsrt Spring.

We call attention to the fact that the
election for Mayor and TIRE couneilmen
from each ward az this city will take
place the second Tuesday in June, 1908.
The law ~ the State requires that
poll taxes shall be- paid at las six
months prior to tie election in hich the
yoter Of rs to vote. That means that
poll tax-s will have to be p nd on or be-
fore Dec. 10 OF this year. Ii they are not
paid prior To Dec. ! thu voter will have
to pay the peualt, for failing to comply
with the law The voters should profit
by this warning and get ready in time to
vote for officers next Spring.