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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
MRS. W. |. BISHOP DEAD


Mrs Cora L. Bishop. wife Of Mr.. W l.
Bishop, died Of typhoid pneumonia al
her home in Charlottesville Thursday
afternoon, aged 10 years
She IL survived by her husband
and six children. her father, Mr.
NJ. J. Tyler, Of this city, five sister
and one brother They are. Mrs. +
g. Timberlake, Mrs Chas heoppen
Miss Laura Tyler and Mr. l.. T.
Tyler, all Of this city, Mrs james F
Campbell. OF Ridley Park. Pa, Mrs. y
l. Petite, of Buna Vista. Va. Mr. Geo
". Tyler, Of Bunsacks. Va. Mr. and
Mrs. e. Frank Timberlake. Mrs. Chas
Keoppen and Miss Laura Tyler lett Fri
day morning for Charlottesville to at
tend the funeral.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
COLLEGE TEAM WON
Defeated Maryland Agricultural College.

In the first game of the season here
Thurday afternoon fredericksburg Col.
lege defeated Maryland Agricultural Col
lege by the score OF To 3. The game
from the start was fast and snappy. and
throughout there were some good plays.
NJ A. e. took the bat first and were put
out ia one-two-three order, while f. T..
IN her half on errors aud hit scored one
run Neither side scored again until the
fourth inning when NJ A e. on four hits
made three Iuns F. C. in the same in
ming on hits by Scott and Latane and
errors added three runs NJ. A. C. did
not score any more during the game,
while the home team made two runs in
the fifth and three 10 sixth. The bat
terry work OF the College team was
splendid, aud SCOTS batting WAS fine
Byrd, oi NJ. \. C., pitched a good game
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
HEADQUARTERS FOR EVERYTHING
IN THE BUILDING LINE.

carry the largest stock of lumber OF
all kinds, dressed and undressed, Wash
ington red cedar shingles. the very best
double locked roofing tin, V-crimp roof
ing, mouldings, sash, blinds, doors, etc.
Ready mixed paints, Lewis pure white
lead and oils. lime, cement, fire brick and
fire clay. Ny stock is complete and my
prices are reasonable Will be glad to
submit quotations upon application.
m23lsIm +. ID. Cole.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
TRIAL OF MlDeETS
Evidence Being Taken and the Prisoner Guarded
by Military.

Midgets, alias Johnson, colored, wa
placed on trial in the Alexandria CorpO-
ration Court Wednesday, Judge Barley
presiding. to answer the charge OF muir
dering e.. T. Smith. 4 e.. Brent prose
cuted aud Messrs. Smith and Brumback
defended the prisoner lie was closely
guarded by the fredericksburg military.
After an hour and half jury was
secured Midgets in a cool manner en-
tered plea Of not guilty. Witnesses
were then examined. When court ad-
journed Wednesday afternoon Midgets
was Teconveyed by the military To the
county jail on Fort Myer Heights. The
trial was resumed Thursday morning.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
ESSEX WINS
fredericksburg Horse Captures
Purse al BenninsS.
OWNED BY MEssRs. GREEN. or THIS CITY

At Jennings Thursday ia the fourth
race. steeplechase. two miles. ESSEX
owned by Messrs Green, Of this city was
the winner. Value OF bis portion of the
purse $40O ESSEX was ridden by r. N
Taylor, Of Baltimore. The horse il in
charge Of Dion Kerr, 81 Warrenton. " ho
has leased his racing engagements for the
season.
Essex promises to be one the best
steeplechasers on tue track this Year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
MONTAGUE DRUG STORE SOLD
TO DR.. FIT. CASSIDY

The drug store on Main street formerly
owned and conducted by the late DIR. L.
c. Montague has been sold by Mrs. Mon
tague to DR.. F. T. Cassidy, physician
and pharmacist, OF Richmond, who has
taken charge of the business. We are
pleased TO welcome him as one OF our
citizens.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
EASTER EGG HUNT
II VIII Take Place Monday Afternoon at ". J. P
Rows's Residence.

The Easter egg hunt will be held in the
grounds of Mr.. j. 7. Rowes residence
on Easter Monday, beginning at
O'Clock Pretty eggs will be hidden for
the children Ia find Five cents admis-
sion. lee cream, cake. homemade candy,
&c, for sale. Children will have a pleas
ant afternoon. Proceeds for benefit OF
Missionary Society Of Baptist church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
MR.. 7. P. VERIFY LAID TO REST

The funeral of Mr.. Thomas 2. VERIFY
took place Thursday at 2 p. IN. from bis
late residence, "Wayside," conducted by
Rev. II. Ii. Barber, and the body was
taken to "Belvoir," his former home and
laid to rest In the family buryiDg ground
The pallbearers were: Messrs. c. ID Pier
son. Leonard Pierson. g. Thomas Boul
ware, Battaile It. Gordon, Robert Cor
don and William Dickinson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
DESSERT SALE AT STAR BUILDING

Don't forget the dessert sale under the
auspices OF the Teachers Association,
Saturday. March 80, 1907. Delicious
cakes. pies, candies, canned fruit and
lunches OF ham, home made bread, pickle
and coffee will be sold at moderate
prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
ANNIVERSARY SERMON

At Baptist church on Sunday night,
March 81, 1907, Rev X. A. Williams will
preach special sermon to the Jr. o. L
A. NJ it being the 10Th anniversary oil
the order. All members are requested to
assemble at Hall at p. IN. to attend In
a body. By order of Councillor
m27s4t lit X. l.. Williams.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
DEATH IN STAFFORD

Mrs. Alice Houghton, wife of Mr. Chas
II. Houghton, died at her home. heal
HARDWOOD, in Stafford, Thursday morn
ing. after several months illness.
She il survived 10y her husband. 3 sons
and 2 daughters Funeral Friday at
o. m. from Grove Presby church
lnterment in church yard. Services con
Quoted by Rev d. j. Shopod.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
Piano knowledge
FOR Piano Buyers

Plano ouyin1 d q confidence Unless you have
expeft knowlsdgs Of plano building you must ~
ly entirely upon the reputation OF the nrm from
whom YOU buy Thus you can readily under
stand the genuine value you are guaranteed b5
tbs name Of Stieh We will De- glad al any time
10 have you look al and examine any pianos LOT
sale elssE here and after inspecting them. Win
an expert II you wish. come hem and So the
Stien Pianos hear their tone. gO over the
mechanism. consider their construct on' give
then 8 thorough investigation and Judge Tor
JOursen Read this letter.
Fredenc A Franklin. Teacher " Plano. Violin
and Theory. Musical Director, fredericksburg
College.
fredericksburg. Va. March llth 1897.
Mr. Chas. N Stien
Dear Str-I ALI glad TO say that the stem
piano purchased from yOn for use IN fredericNs-
burg College L. proving satisfactory IN every way
The tone l. very sweet. and AZ thr same TINE iul'
aud sOnorous The case Is both artistic ana SUD
stAatial while the action Is AL that could De de-
sgEed. Respectfully.
Ansleal Director. fredericksburg College
The saprenaAey OF the Stien Piano Is atterted
by I7s AmerieHa Institutions using them. aud
will BE- the Official piano Of the jamestown TX
position. - =.
SOld on easy terms direct from the factory u
the home Write for catalogue
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
OPERATED ON FOR APPENDICITIS

MIR ". Z Price, manager OF tue Fred
ericksburg Spoke Works, and Master
Robert Hopkins, son OF Mr.. J C. Hop
kins, were both operated on for appen-
dicitis at the Mary Washington Hos
pitsl Wednesday night by DR.. j. +
Tompkins and Dr.. W j Chewing The
condition of both is reported as favor
oil
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
MARRIED
ReVn0lds-cWtls.

Miss Maggie L. Curtis, daughter OF the
late Jesse Curtis, OF Culpeper. and sister
of Mr. Emmett Curtis, of the Boston
Variety Store of this city. and Mr.. Rob
ert Reynolds, of Richardsville, were mar
ried Wednesday. Masch 27, by Rev. r.
W. Winfrey at the home OF the brides
mother near Richardsville.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
THE FISHING SEASON

The fishing season IL still backward,
Notwithstanding the mild weather. Her
ring, small perch aud some rock are p
irving here Prices continue high. Tho
trsppers are having fair success, but the
big seines are making small catches.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
MAYORS COURT

Mayor Wallace had before him Thurs
day Lucy Page for disorderly conduct,
fined $3.50. Catlstt jenkins was fined
IS and costs for cutting Leonard Nash
on March 18th. Mr. c. O'Conor Cool
rick represented the Jenkins boy, and
Messrs. g. r. Swift and W. d. Carter, the
Commonwealth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
MRS. MOaRIS0h'S
CONDITION FAVORABLE

The operation performed on Mrs. G. Il.
Morrison for appendicitis by DIR. Geo.
Ben Johnston at the Memorial Hospital
in Richmond Tuesday was successful and
the condition of Mrs Morrison is favor
able.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
SP0TSYLvANiA SUPERVISORS

The Board Of Supervisors met st Spot
sylSania C. II. Thursday aud transacted
roatine business. Among those present
besides the members OF the Board were
Col. r.. C. Blaydes, C. K. Coleman. K. V.
Harris. w. G. billiard and Others.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
EGG HUNT EASTER

The Junior Auxiliary OF st. Georges
Episcopal church will give an Easter
Egg Hunt in the yard OF DR.. W. b.
GooIriek's residence at 4 O'Clock Mon
day afternoon. Admission Zoe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
DEATH OF A CHILD

Died at his home Wednesday in King
George, near LaGrange. the little son oil
Mr.. and Mrs B. C. Cook aged l year and
eight months. Funeral Friday at Pc
tomac Baptist church at O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
DEATH or MISS JANE R. GREGAN

Miss Jane R. Gregsn died at her home
in King George Wednesday, March goth,
1907. lnterment 10 the family burying
ground at her home on March 22d, at ?
O'clock o. m. Funeral services conducted
by Rev. C.. Z Holiday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
PeTekLC. FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDMONT RAILROAD

GonnscEons - Fredericksburg with r. =. A p.
4 z and Maryland. Delaware and Virginia Kali
gAy Go A. Orange With southern &. 4. and
Chesapeake A Ohio K. X.
The Oaiy line 10 ths Chsnesliorsvills and VII
asfnsss Bsttlenslds.
a1sssrn standard Time Daily sxesptSunday.
W. II. klOHARDs. Gsn. Manager.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
FOR SALE.

Nine work horses cheap. Can be seen
on the old Pollock farm 10 Stafford: Ap-
DIV to II. C.. Dow. m2o-3t.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
WED IN WASHINGTON

VIM. II. Lewis, of Sunlight, and Mise
NJ. Jennie Long, Of Hicks Store. Spotsyl-
yania county, were married In Washing
ton Wednesday by Rev. George A. Miller.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
WANTED

A young man who has had some ex-
perienee in handling dry goods or one
who would like to learn the business
Address Dry Goods, care Postoftce Box
No. 165, Fredericksburg, Va. II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30

We print everything from book to
a visiting card on the power presses oil
The Free Lance. Send Us your orders.
The Free Lance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
At THE HOSPITAL

Master yirginius Rodrigues, a student
OF fredericksburg College, is quite sick
with kidney trouble at the Mary Wash
ington Hospital.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
EASTER GERMAN MONDAY NIGHT

The young men will give their regular
Easter german at the Opera House Mon
day night. Dancing will commence ut
915. Donch's Orchestra willturnish the
music.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
STATEMENT FINANCIAL CONDITION

on The Farmers and Merchants State
Bank. located at fredericksburg, In
the State of Virginia, at the close OF
business March 22nd, 1907, made
to the State Corporation Com
mission.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
LIBRARY HOURS

Beginning with Saturday, March 30,
the hours for the library will be from
4;3O to $50 D. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
Chas. NJ. Stieff
W.r.roola "a AAlp st. Frsderieksburg. Va.
REPORT OF the CONDITION OF

The Conway Gordon i Garnett National
Bank, at fredericksburg, In the State
ii Virginia. at the close of business
March %, 1907:
REaOURCE6.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30

Truth is better than islsehood, but
false teeth are better than no teeth ataii.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30

- hOtA........ tDl ,oo@ 81
State OF Virginia, City OF Fredericksburg. IS;
!. A. Randolph Howard. cashier Of ths
above named bank, do sOlemnly swear that
the above statement IL true to the best OF my
knowledge aud belief
A. RANDOLPH HOWARD. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of March. 1907.
SAN WOODBRIDGE, Notary Public.
Commission expires March 7. 1911.
CORRgcT-Attest;
GEO. ". SHEPHERD, ia,
CHARLES HERNDON
J NJ. ". GREEN,
Directors.
Test Belmont Best
Extra.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-07
VIRGINIA BRICKS
BY THE MILLIONS
The Clay OF the Old Common
wealth to Be Converted Into
Much Gold.

The clay beds Of Virginia. which have
laid undeveloped for years. are des-
tined to become as valuable as the
coal deposits which have made the
State of Virginia famous and known
industrially throughout tho world.
Brickmakers of the North have been
at loss to know where to move, as
their clay deposits are being worked
are limited, until they are compelled
to turn elsewhere to find clay and clay
products to meet the increasing de-
mand for bricks. and tiles.
The Virginia Clay and Material
Company, of Farmville. Va. has spent
six Years employing experts to locate
clay deposits. These properties have
been carefully selected, with a view OF
acquiring these high grade and yalua-
BILE materials with as little waste land
as possible, untll to-day they own and
control One of the largest bodies Of
high grade clays, laolin. tale, feldspar
white and richly colored sands. SHARP
and Very high and pure silica, and va
5rious forms of asbestos, fire c!ays. The
quantities are practically jneXhausta-
ble.
Henry 9. Deming, of Harrisburg. Pa,
eX- psychologist for the state of Pennsyl-
vania, one of the experts employed, who
has thoroughly and lninutely explored
She PROPERTY, says 1t Is actually worth
more per acre than the best gold mines
or mines of higher grade minerals.
Following such advice the Virgins
CLAY and Material Company have &C,
Equired more than 1000 acres OF care,
fully selected land along the Hne O.
lthe Tidewater and Western Railroad
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-07
YATES ACQUITTED
OF SERIOUS CHARGE
Was Accused Of Perjury and At
tempt to Blackmail saloon-
Il keeper.

Charles Yates colored, appeared In
the Police Court yesterday morning to
answer to the charge%o Of perjury and
attempted blacknail, preferred against
him by Mrs c. Baab and her bar
tender, who allege that Yates swore
falsely when he stated in testimony
that Mrs. Baab had kept her saloon
| open on Sunday. 1t was also, alleged
that before the trial lie went to them
and offered 10 Squash" he case for
lS26. Mrs. Baab was tried on the
Icharge Of keeping her saloon open on
| Sunday and the case was dismissed.
Yates Yesterday morning swore that
he Ind told the truth, and that he had
not attempted to blackDaail Mrs. Baab.
| He said that Mrs. Baab had sent for
lhim three times after her place was
4 reported, and before the case was
TRIED, and had asked him why he was
Eagainst her. Iates's mother swore
l7that the messages had been received.
! Mrs, Isaab was not in court,
John Hagan, neighborlng grocer
stated that the men We're IN the saloon
on the sunday In question. and that
Mrs Baab had said&tos him that she
! wished to b}scek Yates before Captain
Epes saw him. Then It developed that
4 Hagan had written 70 Mayor Mccarthy
1 ported the saloon. The writer sug-
4 gested that If the place had not beer
A reported the matter should be inves'
a tigated, as he kn.w the place was
open, and that he and three other wit
nesses among them Yates, were willing
4 TO testify before the Board of Police
Commissioners. This letter was writ
ten on J.lne 26th. and on July 80 Chic
lWernar.t to whom the letter had been
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-07
.MASUR|ER MAY
OPPOSE SMITH
Talk Of Madison Ward Alder
man for City Ser
Y geant.

Rumors were a1oat In political cir
cles yesterday to the effect that Cap
tain Robt. LIE Masurier may enter the
contest for City Sergeant next year,
but the Madison Ward Alderman would
not discuss the proposition In any
manner whatever,
There are already two candidates In
the field. They are the incumbent,
Sergeant JAS G. Smith, md Sheriff
John Il. Epps, both veterans In the,
public service.
Though Captain Masurier will not
say whether or not he contemplates
running, 1t Is known that many Of his
friends regard him as an available man
for the place and Will give him thels
hearty support should he determine to
be candidate,
Captain Masurier Is prominent in
military as well@as In municipal CIR
cles he Is member of the Board
OF Aldermen; an officer In Company g
of the Blues, and veteran of tho
! Spanish American War, who saw long
and active service in the field.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-07
DULL WEEK AHEAD.
Few Meetings for City Fathers So Fla.
Scheduled. syL

Few Meetings for City Fathers So Far
Scheduled. e
The City Fathers are hooked for an
easy going time sthis week. After
Tuesday night. according to the pres
ent schedule. there Will be no meet.
fings to take them from their peace-
full homes.
Monday night at o'clock the spe,,
ciai Joint committee on the proposed
new municipal board will hold a meet
ing. and probably the subject, OF q re-
duction OF representation In the Coun-
Gil will be discussed.
/ Tuesday night at o'clock a Joint
session OF the Council and the Board
Of Aldermen is to be held to elect
nu.iitsrs'g Of the Board Of Health and
a building inspector. The last men,
toned Is new Office recently created
by the Council, A number of candl.
dates are In the field.
The chairman of the Committee on
Relief OF the Poor has called special
meeting for IL o'clock tomorrow.
rhe subcommittee on ordinances
wifi hold special me"ttng et}4 O'CLOCK
tomorrow afternoon to Consider the
question of changes In liquor license
early closing ordinance, !s the chair
man OF this commttseA,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-07

that there will hhve to be some guide
BY which TO ascertain the reasons
ableness OF a ratio. 1t Is believed that
the aost Gangrass Will take steps IN
that direction. There are many con-
servntive. Senators aud Representatives..
who believe that such Legislation VIII
have to .be passed. Tho fact that TINS
accordss with the Views of tho Preslf
dent makes 1t certain that strong
effort viii be made to have n physical
valuation OF the railroads made. a
suggestion was recently made by At
torney-General Cromwell. OF Oklaho-
ma, III the course of an argument be-
fore the commission. that has COM
mended itself to many thinking men.
He said that the railroads nre as
poor as Jobs turkey when the as
SCISSOR Is around, but ms ridh MS Croe-
sus when it comes to a basis for rate
making. ass
He suggested that there ought to be
a value fined letting the railroads
have fair hand In its fixing. whereby
a single standard Of value is set up to
apply for purposes of taxation and
for rate making. This would keep the
railroads from placing their values too
low since IT.. would make rates too
low. And they would be sestopped
from placing the value too tinreason-
ably high, since it would make their
taxes too big. There are those who
believe that this policy, followed out
BY the States and the Federal gov
crnment, would help matters vastly.
situation in ,yirginin. has
An instance where the conditions cited
by Mr.. Cromwell, eXlstIis in Virginia.
Here the railroads we're assessed at
$4,000 a mile, and they ella aimed. that
that was too high. And vet when the
Corporation Commission OF the State
valued them at figures ranging from,
$4,000 to $4,000 mile for the pur-
pose Of fixing rates In Virginia, they
claimed that these values We're too low,
and that rates predicated on such
basis would be so low as to be con-
1scatorY. And they have taken the
case to the Federal courts on that
ground - 9tts ~ H-'ft> RS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-07
Appoint Mr., Buchanan.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
SALISBURY, ~ G., July 6,--Mr. e.
f., Buchanan, of Norcross, Ga, has
been named as vice -presidcnt of The
Whitney Company, of Salisbury, and
Pitsburs succeeding Captain e p, c.
Hambley. who died recently at his
home In this city The company Is
developing the mammoth power plant
consisting OF ib,oOQ-horse power ca
River and is also developing a big
granite industry at Granite Quarry
Rowan county. Together with Presl-
demo George |. Whitney and party
OF capitalists from Pennsylvania and
New York Mr.. Buchanan spent to-day
at Whitney inspecting tbs work al
that place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-07
Invite Butler to spcnk
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.]
SALISBURY. n. G.. July Elk
Senator Marion Butler has accepted
an invitation extended him to speak
in Salisbury in the near future. The
date has not yet been determined. but
1t is certain that, he will visit Rowan
in. time to sound the keynote of the
next campaign. Mr.. Butler has many
admirers in this section, who expect to
see him make vigorous attack on
State Chairman Spencer B. Adams. Of
the Republican party, when he speaks
In this State again.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-07
The said road divides the property TO
-. eauar laa u

The said road divides the property fos
at least seven miles.
In conjunction to the valuable clay
deposits, ETC., the Virginia Clay anc
Material Company purchased the OK,
elusive Virginia right for the manu-
facture OF bricks. The Flower process
which takes the sand from the hills
and the clay from the ground, ane
without burning, produces the hardest
strongest brick made.
The contract for the machinery J:
placed andSthe engineers are now draw
Ing tho plans for the buildings. Il
is contemplated to spend within the
next sixty days $4,000 for these per-
manent improvements
The company will Increase Its plant
Just as rapidly as they can get the ma
chinery until they reach 100000 bricks
per day.
The company maintains an office In
Richmond in charge Of A. T. Matlock
manager.