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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
WESTMORELAND
Entertainment Noiss-PsrsonaIs.
Oak Grove, Va, Dee .

Oak Grove, Va, Dee j
Mrs. Williams entertained large num-
Der Of her friends Wednesday evening
very delightfully."- with library party,
and AZ usual all who attended had "A
good time. Mrs Vim. Writ. ~ "A chap
ter OF Pearls" won the first prize, aud
Mrs. John Femmer was awarded the
BOBBY prize. Mrs. Alexander made a
pretty picture with her baby IN her arms
IA she represented go Have and To
Hold" Mrs. Williams, holding al apple
represented the same
The pupils Of Mrs. Wirt'a school receive
their friends every other Friday evening,
and these OCCASIONS are made most en-
jo,able By the hospitality 50 generously
extended the visitOrs aud the wins ,Ine
manners 81 the Young ladir-oi the school.
Mise Eta Wilson, " no has been on an
extended trip TO JamestO~n. Washing
ton. Alexandria aud Maryland, has re-
turned home.
Miss Elsie Washington, who was sent
~ "A delegate To the Noman's Mi-sio' airy
Society In Charlottesville, has returned
home.
Mrs. Withers BOggs. Of King George.
who spent November with her iether,
Col X. j Washington, AT CampOleton,
left a lew days ago for home.
Mrs. VIM. &. l.atane aud daughter,
Bessie. have returned from visit o. rel
atives in Essex county.
Mr. Earle stiff was home from college
in fredericksburg for the Thanksgiving
holidays.
Miss Isabel Washington Is spending tn
winter in Alexandria with Mrs W. j
Morton.
Mr. George Taylor returned from Essex
and spent Thanksgiving with his pr nts
here.
Mrs. Bushroi pumroy, who has been
very sick, il much letter. DR.. Whiting
h attending her.
The young poope are planning many
pleasures for Cnristma-, aud "a lively
time is anticipated.
Mss Lizzie Qlesenberry IA visiting Mr.
W. b. Stiff aud family.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS
The Latest Closing Prices In the
PRINCIPAL Markets.

Principal Markets.
PHILADELPHIA - FLOUR quiet
winter extras, new. s4G4l5; Pennsyl-
vania roller. clear. s425aA40: city
mills. fancy. $500 $50. RYE FLOUR
steady. al SlS0F49O per barrel.
WHEAT quiet; No. Pennsylvania
red sf.Ol6iI0ii5. CORN firm; No. z
yellow. local. 70n71c. OATS firm; No.
: white. clipped. $50 53iac.; lower
GRADES. 52c HAY firm: timothy, large
bales. $50. PORK steady; family. per
barrel s2O.50. BEEF steady; family,
per barrel. $26G27. POULTRY: Live
quiet. hens. l2Ui2i5c.; old ROSTERS. &c.
Dressed firm. choice fowls. lac; old
ROSTERS. Zoe. BUTTER steady; extra
creamery. SIC. EGGS firm; selected,
37G3oc.: nearby. 3ic.; western, Doc.
POTATOES steady. at 6SH zoe. per
bushel. Sweet Potatoes firm, 500 zoe.
PEI basket.
BALTiMORE-wHEAT steady; No;
2 spot. 99isN99$c.' steamer No;
spot. 95G95isc.: southern. l2@s9c.
CORN steady: mixed spot 62g % 49, &C.
steamer mixed, 5Slsn 5S9sc. "a .
ouiet: white. No 2. 52l2 lr53c.: No. 3.
51G52c.: No. 4, 49q50c mixed, NO, NO z Z,
5OibN5lc.: No. 3, 49Gi9l2c. BUTTER
UTfIl tIftIlfAl NfRit eAh0A
29c: prints 29d30c.; held. 2lG22c.;
Maryland and Pcnnsylyania dairy
nrInts. 1ST19c. EGGS firm; fancy
MARYLAND. Pennsylvania and Virginia,
ale: West Virginia. S0c.; southern,
2SG 29c per dozen.
NEW YORi. - BUTTER steady;
specials 2sigc; state dairy, common
to finest. 2ld27c.; imitation creamery,
firsts. 22N23c. process. common TO
specials. lea 23iSc. western factory;
15G 2Oibc. CHEESE quiet; state, full
cream. small, colored and white, fine,
15Kc.. skins, 1d11c. EGGS firm
state. Pennsylvania and nearby. fancy
selected white, 45d50c.; good to
choice. 3SG 42c.; brown and mixed
fancy selected, 36G 4Oc.; average best,
34Q 56c.: western frsts, 30mSlc.; sec.
onds, 2GG zoe. POULTRY: Dressed
easv: western chickens, l24l5c;; tur-
KEYS. l2N l5c.; fowls. Sq12hc;; POTA.
TOES were steady; Bermudas crop
per barrel, S4G6; southern, $2Q
$50: Maine, per sack, $1.5OG2; state
and western, s17502; Jersey, $l!Oq
30: sweets, Jersey, per barrel, $3g
3.75: southern, 25063.5O. CABBAGE
steady: Danish seed. per ton, s4Q7;
domestic. s3m4.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
FIRE IN STAFFORD
Supervisor ". 7. Payne Loses His Residence
Nothing Saved.

The residence OF Supervisor W. t.
Payne, OF Aqua district, Stafford coun-
ty, was burned Tuesday morning at 4
O'Clock. Origin OF the fire lie not known.
All Of the members OF the family were
asleep and were not aroused until the
roof commenced to fall in. They made
their escape with difficulty and saved
nothing. Everything in the furniture
and clothing line was lost. The loss Is
estimated at 81, 500; insurance $500.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
BUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATION

Business Mems Association met Tues
day night, Capt. McCracken presiding
Dr. King secretary.
MIR Rowe resigned as chairman OF Pub
lie Interest Committee. giving as reason
that be did not have time to attend to
the duties.
Mr.. Kishpaugh made report on special
advertising. and Mr. Crismond asked Tor
additional appropriation OF $50 iorspec-
ial advertising, which was granted.
On motion Of Capt Rowe, $40 was ap-
propriated for suitably covering the moor
Of the b. NJ. A. rooms. Capt. Rowe,
Messrs. Jones and Hirsh were appointed
a committee to have the work done.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
DEATH

Barton Haxall. OF Richmond, died OF
paralysis Monday at Cameron Lodge, "
the country home of his sister, Mrs. Alex
ander Cameron. near Gordonsyille.
A member of the old HaXall family oil
Richmond, Mr.. Hsxall was years ago
the secetary Of the HaxallCrenshsw
-four mill corporation. He is survived
by four sistsrs aud one brother.
The funeral took place at Cameron
Lodge, Tuesday, and the body was taken
to Richmond for interment in Holly
lVnnd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
ROLL OF HONOR

School No. /, Chancellor District, Spot
sylvania county. for second month end
ing Nov. 20: Lenard and Sarah Burgess,
Howard and Yirgie curtis, Inez White,
Bessie and Ruth Embrey, Annie and
Frieta Pollard. Aubrey, Melvin and
r chard Powell. Louise. Marie and Lillian
Mason. John Silver, Lena, Bessie aud
Florence Jett. Katy, Myrtle and Jessie
silver md Libb@ Powell. Total enroll
mont tbirty-nine. average daily attend
ance $3.50 Ruth Jerrell Teacher.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
She Kills Elephant.

Chicaco. Dec. 3.-Mrs. Carl r. Axe
ley. wife Of the chief taxidermlst OF
the Field Museum. killed the biggest
elephant ever slain by an American
and has the largest pair Of elephants
tusks reported in the government
hunting license records Of British
Hast Africa. She was her husbands
counanion on his expedition to Africa
= year ago. The elephants tusks were
rgDut seven feet long.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
FIRE IN SP0TSYLYkNlA
Residence Of Mrs. Ida 0. IEynss Destroyed.

The large residence OF Mrs. Ida D..
Jsynes, near Massaponax, in Spotsyl-
vania, was burned Monday morning.
Fire caught in roof and burned rapidly.
Only a small portion of the furniture was
saved. A fine piano, most OF the house
bold furniture, clothes, beds, etc were
destroyed. Origin is not known. The
house was a substantial one and the
loss was heavy. Insurance 81 800 on
house, with Hartford Company, Chi
chester & Co., agents No insurance on
furniture.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
scbedule in effect Aug 3, 1907.
Leave fredericksburg Northbound'


Leave fredericksburg Northbound'
6.25 a. m. daily except Sunday. MAKES
local stops on signal. -i.o, NJ
sol a. m. daily. Stops on s.sns'Ii
Occoouan. Torton. Franconla Sun'" ~ r
only. Stops at Alexandra " 'e'
PS s.Si M daily. Stops at Alexandria
Io.59 a m daily. Makes local Stops.
lbs p. m. daily except sunday 0'ops
az g.: s,sN % m. daily except Sunday. Makes
7:55 D. m. Sundays only. Makes local
$40 D. m. daily. Stops at Alexandria.
1905 p. III. daily. Stops at Alexan-
dria.
Leave fredericksburg Southbound.
$50 u. IN. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
Train. Stops at boswell and Ashland.
aud at Milford Sundays only.
6:O5 n. IN. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal.
S:4S IA. IN. 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. IN. daily. Stops at
Summit, Guinea, WoOdslane, NIL
ford, Penola. Ruther Glen, boswell and
Ashland.
l:57 p. m. daily except sunday Stops
on signal 10 take on Passengers ior
points on c. 4 O. Ry.
5:26 p m daily Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops AT Ashland, and at Dos
well To let Cd passengers for G.. a q. KY.
Gas p. III. daily. Makes localstops OIL
signal. -,
7:3lp. m. daily. Seaboard Air Lin,
train. stops at boswell and Ashland.
Accommodation train from Washing
ton arrives liza a. III. daily except sur
day
NOTE-Time of arrivals and depart
ures and connections not guaranteed
{. C.. cox Agent.
T.. W. CULP, Gen. Supt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
FULT0N-DlCKlhS0h

Miss Betty D. Dickinson, daughter OF
the late Hiram Dickinson, OF Spotsylva-
nia county, and A. S Fulton, OF Pennssyl-
vania. were married at the Methodist
parsonage at Spotsylvsnia c. Fl. Tues
day at high noon by Rev. Dr. George ID.
Raw. Mr.. and Mrs. Fulton will make
their future home In Pennsylvania.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
INA S0MaN'S POWER

The archives OF the u. S. Secret Service
contain many stories that would prove
yeritable gold mines to the playwright
were II possible to gain access 70 them.
I'm Woman's Power, the thrilling
mslodrama that will be seen at the
Opera House, Thurs. Dec. sis said to be
founded on actual incidents brought to
light by Uncle Sans police some years
ago.
The story is one OF compelling interest,
and never fails to appeal TO lovers oil
melodramatic forms OF entertainment
Clever specialties. Prices 20, 30, Oh
and Is cts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
CCR0NeR'S VERDICT

DR.. A. G. roggett, coroner, held an IN
quest on the death of VIM. Ingram, at
the Mayors Office Tuesday night at 8
O'Clock. The verdict OF the jury was
that be came to his death by deliberately
walking of the wharf into the river and
drowning himself. The jurors were
Nessrs j. J. Berrey, f. L. Minor, NJ. j.
Gately, G W. Mash L. A. Layton, and
James Shelton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
Hartle Loses Once More.

Philadelphia. Dec. 3.-The superior
court refused the petition Of +. An
gustus Hartie, Of Pittsburg, for re
argument on his suit for a divorce
from his wife. Mary Scott Hartje. The
court recently affirmed a decision OF
the Allegheny county court. which
refused Harue a divorce. The case
will probably he appealed to the state
supreme court
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
Murderers and earbarians Barred

Murderers and 6arbarians Barred
A feast answering the purpose OF
our thanksgiving day was held by
the ancient Greeks in honor Of Deme-
ter the deity who owned the earth ID
their eyes. The rallylng point for TINS
toast which lasted nine days. was al
Athens. All except murderers ana
barbarians took part in it. The fruits
N the earth which seemed to please
the Greeks most were barley, mint
pomegranates and poppy seeds IN
addition to eating and drinking more
than ordinarily, a grand torchlight pro
cessIon along the sacred way 10
TleusIna was the chief attraction
The sacred way seems to have Deen %
the ancient Greek what Firth avenue
n to the modern New Yorker.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
The MURDER CASE AT cULPsPER

Fred jenkins, jointly indicted with VIM.
Seal. now on trial at Culpeper for murder
OF VIM Smith in Rappshannock county,
was called as a witness for the State and
made a confession of his participation IN
the crime, charging Seal with the shoot
ing. which be said he witnessed.
The prison guard, J. A. Sweatnam'
testified to hearing Seal praying in his
cell, asking the Lord TO forgive him Tor
what he had done.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
FIRE AT CHERRY HILL

The dryer house and machinery OF the
fertilizer factory at Cherry Hill, Prince
William county, were destroyed by hre
Wednesday morning at O'Clock. This
factory is owned by Washington parties
and is situated on the r. F.'&. p. X. X. E
near The banks OF the Potomac. II Ia
thought the fire originated from dust IN
the dryer house. Loss several thousand
dollars.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
0vE-M0NTG0MERY

A marriage license was issued at the
Clerks Office Tuesday TO DR.. Daniel l..
Grove. OF Clarksburg, W. Va, and Miss
Katherine Lee Montgomery, OF this city.
The wedding took lace at st.
Georges church here Wednesday evening
AT 7 @ clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
MIDGETS TAKEN TO ALEXANDRIA

Officers William Ferguson and Burley
Knight and Deputy Sergeant William h.
Candier, of Alexandria. arrived here on
the 1889 A. NJ train Wednesday. They
proceeded to the jail with Sergeant j. Z
Chichester aud took charge o. hidget9,
the negro who was convicted OF the muir
der of son of Officer Smith. OF Alexandria
and who was granted a respite pending
an appeal to the Supreme Caurt OF Viz
gina Midgets was doubly handcuffed
t. Officer Knight aud taken to Alex
andria on the 1929 2, NJ. train, where he
will be resentenced on Monday, Dec. .,
and will remain in jsil until he is hung.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
THEAT0 PROGRAM

Corsicen's Daughter.
Temptation.
The Electric Belt.
Song-Lovingtime.
Good music.
For matinee Wednesday and Saturday
afternoon &c. to all.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
PRICE OF LUMBER DECLINING

Lumber interests Of the Southeastern
States are sorelY pressed BY the financial
storm. Most 81 the big mills in Virginia
and the CarolInas have closed down tenn
porarily. Lumber il quoted at lower
price than il has been at any time since
1903. IL is still going down.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
RECITAL AT COLLEGE

The pupils OF the musical department
Of Fredericksburg College, will give re-
cital Thursday night, Dec. 9th. The
College Orchestra will assist. A cordial
invitation is extended to all who are
interested in musical education. Ad'
mission free.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
COMING WEDDING
Graves Coleman.

Mr.. and Mrs Lee J. Graves, OF this city,
announce the engagement OF their daugh-
ter. Miss Alice Teasdale Graves, to Mr.,
Thomas Stokeley Coleman, oil Spotsylya-
nia. The wedding will take place some
time In January.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
FANCY SALE

The ladies OF Trinity church will hold
a sale nf fancy Xmas work at the resl-
dence OF Mrs. Anna 2. Green on Tues
fsv, Dec. 10. commencing at 8p m.
Id 5s-d7
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
Live Stock Markets.

PITTsBURG Union Stock Yardsl--
CATTLE lower; choice, s5.5Oq5 90;
prime. s5.2Od5. 40. HOGS higher; prime
heavies. medium and heavy workers,
$3.50; light workers., $3.50; pigs, $3.50
40: romghs, $4.50G5. SHEEP lower;
prime wethers. IS; culls and commons,
calves. SS6S.75.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
FlIPPO-BsASLEf
Home Wedding IN Caroline.

Bowling Green, Va, Dec. 3.
Mr.. Clarence Fl Flippo and Miss Cora
f. Beasley, daughter of Mr.. Charles f.
Beasley. OF near Guineys, Caroline coun-
rs. were married at the home OF the
brides father this morning at nine
O'Clock by the Rev J. \. EubaRk. Only
members Of the family were present,
owl 2 to the Illness Of the brides mother
Alter the ceremony the happy pair lett
on the northbound train for a bridal
Trim
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
PAY POLL TAXES
# You DO Not You Cannot Vote Next Spring

We call attention to the fact that the
election for Mayor and three councilmen
from each ward OF this city Will take
place the second Tuesday in June, 1908.
The law Of the State requires that
poll taxes shall be paid at least SIX
months prior TO the election in which the
voter offers to vote. That means that
poll taxes will have to be paid on or be-
fore Dec. of this year. Ii they are not
paid prior to Dec /, the voter will have
TO pay the penalty for failing to comply
with the law The voters should profit
by this warning and get ready Ia time to
vote for officers next Spring.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
NINETY DAYS IN JAIL AND S. FINE

French Nelson, colored, charged with
entering the house Of Mr.. Peter Green on
the night OF Aug %, was arraigned be-
fore Judge Goodrich In the Corporation
Court Wednesday and plead guilty. He
was sentenced by the Judge to 80 days
10 iail aud fined 80.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
SEVEN YEARS FOR EVERETT

Henry Everett, charged with breaking
into store OF Thos. l. Bullock at Sum
nit. pleaded gnilty and was given the
minimum punishment, two years 10 peni-
Tertiary. and having been there before,
: years were added. Attorney Frederick
W. Coleman represented Everett.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
MORE SNOW

Snow fell here Tuesday afternoon for
several hours, In a1rres at iifst, but later
in real earnest. For time it came
down thick and fast IN big flakes. 1t
melted soon after striking the ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
DROWNED
Vim. Ingram Ends His Life In Rsppahannock
River.

Vim. ingram Ends His LIE In Responsiveness
River.
VIM. Iug1am was drowned in the Rap
pabaunock river Tuesday morning at
9.3O He WIS seen by Capt. Lee George,
OF the government pile driver, coming to
he river bank between the railroad
bridge and the steamboat wharf, and ap-
Darently fell in tie river. lie gave the
alarm aud the body was soon recovered.
MIR Ingram was heard to say about
an hour before bis drowning that II 1t
were not for his mother he would drown
himself He was 50 years old and l.
survived by his mother, two sisters aud
two brothers-Mrs Mary Kline and Mrs.
Annie Kerr, and Messrs. j. >. Ingram
and Addison Ingram.
The coroner viewed the remains and
held an inquest at the Mayors VI
flee at night
Funeral from the house Wednesday
evening at 2 O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
Senator Brady. Of Jersey, Drops Dead

ONTTdNVT = W. ~' VI - y - ~
Akron. O.. Dec. 3.-Daniel J. Brady
OF Bloomfield. y. J.. chairman OF the
industrial committee Of the New Jer
sey state senate. and organizer and
ex.president Of the United Hatters OF
North America. dropped dead at Bar
berton. On account Of the mystery OF
his death a postmortem examination
will be held.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
MAJOR EMBREY'S COURT

Recorder W. s. Embrey had before him
Tuesday VIM Combs for fighting his
wife. He was fined 81 aud costs. Allen
Montague was fined 81 and costs for
striking Walker Parker.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
Headquarters For
Building Materials.

| keep all kinds Of North Carolina
ard Virginia Lumber, dressed and
rndressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash.
Doors, and Blinds. Lime, cement,
Cslcine Plaster, Plastering Hair,
Building and Paving Brick. Tin and
Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
sinds Ready-Mixed Paints and Dry
PAINT. Iinseed Oil Turpentine, Dryer
yarnish and Lewis's White Lead,
Paint Brushes OF all kinds, Window
Glass and Putty, Builders Hardware
OF all kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheathing
PAPER and fine Brick.
Keep large stock OF Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. Z. ID. Cole.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
CULBERS0h CHOSEN

Senator Culberson, OF Texas, was
given the post OF minority leader OF the
Senate. Mr. Culberson will designate the
members OF "steering committee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05

Mayor NorthAset. OF Suffolk, dealt q
blow 20 illegal liquor traffic when he
fIned Green Hendricks 300 and sent him
m iail for IL months. Hendricks was
convicted of selling whisky on Sunday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
DO YOU WANT TO VOTE?

II you do not pay your poll tax on or
before Dec 7th you cannot vote In the
municipal election next June FIR Mayor
and Councilmen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
0WENS-WIhGATE

W. W. Owens, OF Berthaville. King
George county. and Miss Minnie V, WIN
gate, OF New burg, Md, were married IN
Washington Tuesday by Rev. F. ".
Johnson
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Williams, Of Fair
view" near Winston, will celebrate the
twenty-ffth anniversary OF their mar
rage on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 7th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
PeTOsAC, FREDERICKSBURG
AND PlEDY0kT kA,legtE

ConpecFons st fredericksburg Wish r. 4 2.
g. Y. end Maryland. Delaware and Nirgia's ksi..
yar Co. AZ Orange with southern T. 2. and
Csss8-a AXE Ohio z. r.
The 0aly IN, 80 sae Chsaoelors'il!r a. NJ
dsrnoss q. js.siaifs.
gE1ss-. -:arcari fiws Lcils ercrt ar isS'
3 srrTr4ao~ gss rr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05

Don't get thaIass under your Asi shat
other people think rs much OF you as you
think OF yourself.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
WANTED

A reliable tenant TO cultivate 90
acres in corn. Address X, care OF Free
Lance. 2on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-05
ChaS. M. Stieff,

2O5 f. Broad ST., Richmond, Va.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-10
CONFIDENCE GANG
NOW BROKEN UP
Chicago Employment Agency Found
to Be Nothing More Nor Less
Than a Fake-Victims
Are Numerous
Rv Associated Press.

By Associated lreSS.
u CHICAGO, May 11.-One OF the most
persistent and systematic commence
Gangs that ever operated in Chicago was
broken up yesterday for few years at
least when Patrick L. Tourney, Pnllllp
BuIfer. Lee Burnett and j. Z. Daupach
were found guilty of obtaining money
under false pretenses by jury IN judge
Balls court.
These men were organizers ana Mail
ayers of the Chicago Mercantile and Re-
porting agency with offices at III Wasn-
ington street. 1t was fake" employ
ment agency with a side line OF sWlnd-
ling by means of getting contracts on
the carbon paper game. Buffer Touhey
and Burnett were sentenced to the penl-
tentiary, while Daubach, who was only
clerk, was fined $3.50. The sentence III
prison is from one to five years.
The victims were all men and women
of the poorer class mostly small shop
keepers.
Burnett's method was to call on
storekeeper in the outer parts OF the
CITY and ask if his firm, the Chicago
Mercantile and Reporting agency, could
not take over few uncollected Dllls TOT
the shop keeper at a small commission.
Obtaining consent, Burnett produced a
blank book and asked the shop Keeper 10
sign his name to one of the pages TO
complete the contract"
The next the store keeper heard was 10
receive bill for 500 from the chicago
Mercantile and Reporting agency Ask
ing what it was for, he was shown a
contract with the victims signature
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-10
BURTON SAYS PRIMARIES IN
OHIO ARE NOT NECESSARY
BY Associated Press.


COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 9.-Repre-
sentative Burton, who is here in the
interest of the presidential candidacy
of Secretary Taft, said:
"I am here in connection with the
program for a conference in regard to
the candidacy of Secretary Taft and
also in tn, interest of the primary
reform movement. The pronuncia-
mentos from Cincinnati and Toledo
mean that Ohio will be for Taft for
president, and I am very glad for that.
"In Washington in promoting Sec
retary Tafts candidacy the greatest
obstacle l met was the question, Why.
he won't have his own state, will hep
or a question as to whether the state
would be divided.
"As long as things remained in that
condition 1 would have insisted upon
the primary in order that Ohio should
express her choice. I now feel that
the necessity for primaries has been
eliminated.