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The Washington times., 1907-06-06

The bill in equity which the De-
partment Of Justice has under prep
aration for the smashing of the
anthracite coal-carrying railroad
trust, may be filed within two
weeks.
II viii be charged that these rail
road companies have been parties
TO contracts and agreements, and 10
n combination for the pooling of in
terstate freight, that they have
been guilty Of fixing transportation
rates on anthracite coal, and Of un-
lawful discrimination, and that this
combination is one in restraint OF
trade, and is a conspiracy in viola
tion of the Sherman antitrust law.
Anthracite Regulates Freight Rates.
1t win also be charged that. by reason
OF the combination. the maintenance OF
transportation rates has been subordi-
mated 70 the maintenance OF price OF
anthracite
Il viii be shown that the Philadelphia
snC Reading Company and the Central
Railroad Company own 63 per cent OF ali
the anthracite fields, and that the Le-
high Company owns Il per cent IL will
be -larged that the operators Of these
Goa fields turn over for all future time
the entire output OF their mines and
that they surrender the right to hX
prices and destination
The Washington times., 1907-06-06
Protest Against Closing Wells.

Resolutions protesting against the
closing of the public shallow wells were
adopted at a meeting Of the Oldest
Inhabitants Association last night.
Crosby s Noyes was thanked for an
Invitation 20 make Alton Farm the scene
OF the Fourth OF July celebration.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06
CORPSE Of GIRL
LOOKS MUCH LIKE
PASTORS VICTIM

NEW YORK, June 6.-The body OF a
young girl about sixteen or eighteen
years OF age was found in the Harlem
river today.
those of Floretta Whaley. who elODed
from Hampstead with the Rev. ]. l.
Cooke.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06
WOMAN KILLED
BY LIGHTNING

SCRANTON. Pa, June 6-DUring a
severe storm in the Lackawanna valley
yesterday Mrs. Andrew Decker, OF
Avoca, was struck by lightning and in
stantly killed. and three men were in
jured by the collapse Of a building in
curse OK construction.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06
JURY EMPANELED
TO TRY RATLIFF
FOR BIRD CRIME
Court Denies Application of Defense for
Change of Venue, and Trial Proceeds
With Examination of Talesmen.

MARLINGTON Va, June c.-Twenty-
five additional talesmen appeared in the
jury box this morning when court con-
vened for the second day OF the trial OF
Warwick Ratlih. charged with a Grim
iaal assault upon Miss Ona Bird. and
the morning session was spent in exam
lining them for the four additional men
necessary 70 complete the box. This was
done before noon.
This afternoon the State commenced
presenting its evidence against the ac-
cused. The prosecution expects to have
all OF its testimony before the court in a
very short time The defense was some
what disconnected for a time over the
overruling Of its motion for a change Of
venue. but has rallied and is lighting
every inch Of the way. Judge Bennett
shows by his actions and rulings that
he believes the accused can secure an
impartial trial here and he Intends that
Ratlif shall have IT,
The Afternoon Session.
At the afternoon session Of court yes
terday Judge Bennett overruied Senator
Osenton's motion for a change OF venue
Counsel for the defense then asked for
a continuance until next term Of court in
order that public sentiment be allowed
TO cool Senator Osenton added that he
and his associate, Andrew Price. had not
been able 20 go fully into the case and
stated that he believed a serious error
would be made if Ratliff was compelled
TO 60 to trial at this time.
This motion was overruled and an ex-
CeptiOn was noted.
Senator OsentOn asked Prosecutor Hill
for bill of particulars. Mr.. Hin re-
I fused 20 comply and the court refused
The Washington times., 1907-06-06
Charged With Pooling
Interstate Freight
Rates.
Unlawful DiSCrimina-
ton to Restrain Trade
Alleged.
Six Railroads
To Be Indicted

From an unquesJiOned authority.
Il IS learned that the complaint VIII
be directed against the following
railroads:
Philadelphia and Reading
Delaware. L.sckawanna and West
ern.
Central Railroad Of New Jersey
ern.
Erie
Lehigh Valley.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

20 compel him to furnish the bin Of
particulars. To which Senator Osenton
noted an exception
Judge Bennett then rearraiged the
prisoner. Ratlin arose and pleaded mot
guilty"
Jury Selection Begun.
Several formal objections and excep-
tiOns were taken by Senator Osenton
before the selection Of the jury was
begun. Twenty men took seats in the
box. After an examination by Judge
Bennett, each was taken by Senator
Osenton and vigorously cross-examined.
A. d. Williams. the first talesman.
said he had made up>his mind az TO the
guilt Of the prisoner and Il would require
considerable evidence TO shake that be-
lief The talesman was excused after
saying he was afraid he could not set
aside his opinion and be guided by the
evidence.
+. +. Arbogast said he did not know
whether or not he could put aside his
opinion.
stand aside" commanded the judge
with considerable warmth. If YOU
don't know you ought 10 know"
r. j. Brown received a similar man.
date and admonitiOn.
I. a. SydenstriCker said sufficient i'm
preston had not been made on his mind
TO prevent him from disCharging the du-
ties Of juror.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06
Same Ohcers for Both.

1t win be charged that in each case
the coal company has had for its presi-
dent the president Of a railroad com
pany. and for controlling directors. the
directors or employees Of railway COM
psnies
Ontario and Western. and the Pennsyl-
vania companies will not be made par
ties TO The action at present. Il is made
clear. however, that they may be in
vOlvcd later.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06
Reading Owns Road 10 Mines:

The bill viii further recita that the
Reading Company owns the entire capi-
tai stock Of the Philadelphia and Read
ing Coal and Iron Company. which, in
turn, owns all of the capital stock OF
the Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Company, THAI the Erie Company owns
all OF the capital stock OF the PennSyI-
vania Company, and practically all Of
the Hillside Coal and Iron Company
that the New York. SUsquehanna and
Western Company owns all Of the Capi-
tai stock Of the New York. Susquehanna
and Western Coal Company.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06
Another Juror Accepted.

Feeling that he could go into the box
with a free and open mind aud believe
absolutely In the innocence OF the pris-
Oner until the State proved the con-
trary. ). ID. Hannah was allowed 10
take a seat.
Admitting that he could not look upon
the defendant as innocent until driven
from that belief by evidence. J. l.. Han
nah was excused
George 2. Baxter. declared he could
go into the box and totally disregard all
he had heard. Upon denomination
by Senator Osenton the talesman ad-
mitted that he would be unable 10 look
upon Ratlif as absolutely innocent
j. w. Gillespie, stated that II accepted
as a juror ne would 60 into the box as
II ne had never heard OF the case. He
was retained.
John Gibson was accepted. after de-
claring he had TO opinion or impress
sion.
Samuel Moore qualified, and his
brother. l.. d. Moore, was interrogated
and excused because Of mis- impression.
Relationship 10 Squire Bird excused J..
l. Hannah. \ firm conviction OF Rat
liffs guilt was responsible Tor J. II.
RalstOE standing aside.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06
Call for Twenty five More.

The jury commissioners were instruct
ed to summon twenty-five additional
talesmen.
Previous to selecting the jury Judge
Bennett made a lengthy arraignment OF
newspapers in general, charging them
with distcrtinE facts and making efforts
to try the prisoners at bar themselves.
He concluded by charging the special
prosecutor OF the county to bring GER
tain newspaper articles before the grand
jury and obtain indictments II pos
sible.
When asked II that section of the Con-
stitution OF the United States giving
freedom TO the press did not have some
weight in West Virginia, a prominent
attorney here replied that that honor
able document was out of date in this
section.
During the morning session of court
Judge Bennett assessed J. H. Kincaid 81
for shouting N"ouchr in the hall Kin
caid's inquiry of Well. what are YOU
going TO do when a fellow pinches YOU -
cost him another dollar Both were
paid.
Judge Bennett then informed him that
the man who pinched Kincaid would be
pinched by the sheriff if Kincaid went
before the grand Jury and complained
Kincaid complained.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06
Two More Take Seats.

J. r. HIH, a relative Of Prosecutor
Hill, and J. p. PurueH were permitted
To retain their seats.
Inability 10 cling 10 a belief OF inno-
cence until forced from that presump-
ton by evidence made it impossible for
G. d. Buzzard to serve
John Beveridge said a fair and Impair
tiaI trial could be given the defendant
by him. He was accepted.
Conclusions as 10 the guilt OF the pris-
oner excused Poe Wexford and E. y.
Moore.
This exhausted the panel. Eight
Jurors were left. Judge Bennett called
twelve other talesmen.
Abiding convictions of guilt excused
seven Of them. The five men allowed to
remain seated are s. Z. McNeel. J. L.
McNeel. J. W. Grimes, William Castle,
and r. II. Aldrich.
Six other taIesmen were called. Three
were. excused. but J. !. COiner. John
Grag and J. II. Doyle. This left sixteen
men in the box. The practice here is to
have twenty qualified men and allow
each side to remove four.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

Continued on Second p @e.)
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-26
NOTES FROM SP0TSYlvANIA

Hicks Store. Va. sept Path. 1907.
The farmers have finished cutting corn
Some are we'll pleased with the crnr
while Others complain. There will be
but "a small acreage of wheat seeded this
iali great many farmers will seed
only grass.
Our popular merchant and lumber
dealer, B. e. Dickerson. is shipping large
quantities of lumber and saws he could
ship double the amount il he could cret
cars. Mr.. II. II a candidate. for supervi.
Sor for this district.
Miss Essie Kent has accepted "a posi-.
ton as clerk and bookkeeper for Mr.. h.
4. Dickerson, at Hicks Store.
Mr.. +. Bartelson is erecting "A large
barn on his farm near here.
MIR. II. q. kensie owns probably the
oldest horse in this section. known as
Dixie She is % years and > months
old and formerly belonged to the late r
NJ. c. Harris.
K. '. Harris has returned from the
Burg, where he visited his brothers. vii.
liam and j. A. Harris. He says business
Is good in your town.
The bridge in Chancellor district known
as the Corbin bridge is IL bad condition.
having several planks broken and no
hand-railing. making It dangerous to
drive over at night.
We are sorry to learn of the continued
illness of Dr. G. T. Massey.
We are glad TO learn that Mr.. W NJ.
Harris, son of Il. V. Harris, of New York.
is recovering from his illness.
Romeo
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-26
KING GEORGE
Farm NOtes-Houss Struck by Lightning. Child
slistered. But No Other Damage Good Re-
suits from Small Flock Of Sheep Personals

Grigsby L. o. sept -. 1907.
The farmers seem lubilant over the late
rains. claiming good results from tho lat.
corn. turnips. and goods Of different
kinds. also putting the l;..A ia good con.
dition Tor the seeding of wheat
some ~ our old bachelors having "A
bad ease ui love fever. have shaved their
ihce- so clean that all they need now Is
something 20 retuove the wrinkles. and
the gir!s viii think them boys once more.
some TIM" ~" drring - thunderstorm
thr nous" 90 MIR. Watson RObey. near
Eigr hil. wac ~trucN 10y lightning. tear
lng up 'he ipor. lli. fam IS was i'm the
house at the time huf no me was hurt
but q small child that had tho hnttnns
torn from it, clothes. and was bistared
from it, hip To the foot
James T. Rogers. iudepend.nt .anSi-
date for House Ci Delegates. Il canvass
ing this county, making speeches where
necessary.
Horace A. Jones sold from ak ewes and
one buck this season f0rty-hv. pounds
ui wool AT twenty six cents per pound
making : 40. and from the same sheen
he sold six lambs for $50 ~. making ),
total of So uS Can ANY of the adioir-
INK counties beat th.-r
One 81 our merchants has taken advau-
tage ~ IN" offer of ~utp- merchants hy
buying 50 mauy goods and they nay ex-
pens"s to the exposition and back
j. j GrigSby and wife have guneto the
exposition and will return hy Baltimore.
Some of our fishermen have put down
their nets and 20 far the catch lf fish il
good. hut very high in price
Many persons anticipate "a trip to M,
lar from This county, il the roads per
mt pfn.L
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-26
500 REMARD Slnn

The readers of this paper will b, plen sad
u learn that there il at least one ai-es.s,
that science has been able tocure in all il.
sthgeS.and that Is CRtarrh. Halls Catarrl
'ure i the only positive cure now known
10 the medical fraternity, Catarrh being
a constitutional disenSe. requirrs q con
-tituii"nal treatment Halls CAtafri
ture Il taken internally. acting directl,
upon the blood and mucous surfaces nl
the system. thereby destroying the foun.
dntion oi the disease. and giving the pa
uent strength toy building up the consti.
tuition and assisting nature IN doing
J lts work. The proprictors have so much
iAith IN it's curative powers that they of
ier One Hundred dollars for any ease that
II fails To cure.
send for list OF teetimonals.
Address. +. J. CHENEY a Ca. .Tondo. %
Sold 10y Druggists. Zoe
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa
finn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-26
IN THE LONG RUN

In the long run fame finds the deserving
man
The lucky wight may prosper for "A dav
but IN good time true merit leil0s : the van
And vain pretense unnoticed goes it,
way.
There Is no chance. no destiny. no tate:
but fortune smiles ON those work and
wait.
ln the long run.
In the long run all goodly sorrow pnys.
There is no better thing than righteous
pain.
The sleeTdess nights. the awful thorn.
crowned days
Bring SURE inward To tortured soul and
brain
nmeaning joys enervate in the end
but sorrow yields "a glorious dividend.
In the long run.
In the long run all hidden things are
The eye of truth will penetrate the
And. good or i'll. thy secret shall be
However well tbs guarded from the
light
All unspoken motives oi the breast
Are iathomed 10y the years and stands
confessed,
In the long run.
In the long run love il paid by love,
Though undervalued by the hosts of
earth;
The great eternal Government above
Keeps strict account and will redeem
it's worth.
Give thy love freely, do not count the
cost,
So beautiful a thing was never lost.
In the long run.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-26
FREDERICKsBURa, VA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER &c 1907
SUPERVISOR J. |. FLIPPO
He Gives His Views on Road ImuO,emeu,

Sp"tsylvania Co. Va, sept 2ith 1907.
To The Frre Lance.
l hers seems 10 he "a mi-cOnception Of
my idea ui working the public roads
ul % Is nuiSed abroad that II | Am
elected supervisors il will hankrupt the
county, ] can not see have never
spent ANY ones fortune OF failed in bust
hess Every thing that have under
taken has been "a success. have built up
Two poor iarm with nothing To build
with but hard. honest work. owe no man
more than am able u pay. Now 1
propose to help build the county roads
oy the help Of the people. l-t by TRYING
70 get the county To buy a road roller
Jhat can be converted into "a traction en-
gine, which is considered the best to
work our miserable roads. 2nd. one
good rond machine and two plows:
there would Toe no objection To one har-
row. II bought this hall the outfit
would cost less than S2,7OO. unless |
have been misiniOrmed. Bird. To be
used In each district until the road money
II expended. II will take one man and
team To furnish fuel and water: two
helpers. one 10 operate the engine This
r. my idea of working the county roads.
believe II this method is adopted. five
times a. much work could be done with
the same money compared with present
system First build the rOailed. then
tne people can put on a. much gravel a.
they pie'iSe \ carpenter will not make
much headway building a house with "A
saw and hammer. A doctor will not
get very Tar with his practice with one
kind Oi medicine
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-26
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT


Stomach troubles. Heart and Kidney
ailments, can be quickly corrected with
"a prescription known TO druggists every
where ~ DR. Shoop's Restorative. The
prompt and surprising relief which this
remedy Immediately brings il entirely
due To its Restorative action upon the
controlling nerves Of the Stomach, etc.
A weak Stomach, causing dyspepsia, a
weak Heart with palpitation or inter.
mittent pulse, always means weak Stom.
ach nerves or weak Heart nerves
strengthen these inside or controlling
nerves with DR.. Shops Restorative and
see how quickly these ailments disannear
DIR. Shoop, OF Racine, Wis. viii mai
samples free. Write for them. A test vii
tell Your health is certainly worth mi.
simple trial Sold by Goolrick's Modern
Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-26
Fer Over Sixty Years.

Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Svrup
has been used for over sixty wears bv
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
1t soothes the child, softens the gums.
allays all pains, cures wind collie. and
Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by Druggists In
every part of the world. Twenty
five cents a bottle. Be sure and ASK
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Svrup." and take no other.
Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs
Act. June ;,Oth, 1906. Serial Number
1898
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-26

To check "A cold quickly, get from vour
druggist some little Candy Cold T,,hlets
called Preventics. Druggists everyS here
are now Dispensing PTevsntics. for they
are not only safe, but decidedly certain
aud prompt. Preventics contain no
'luinine. no laxative. nothing harsh nor
-lckemng Taken at the "sneeze stage
freVentics will prevent Pneumonia
bronchitis, La Grippe. etc Hence TIA,
name. Preventics. Good for feveriHl
children. = Prcventics - cents Tria
Boxes - cents. Sold 10y Goolrick's Mod
ern Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-26

To the Voters OF Stafford and King
Geurg' Counties.
Al the solicitation of many friends. and
beileving that my past experience in the
Legislature will enable me to be more
eiiicieht In my services TO my people than
| have heretofore been, | announce nv
candidacy for the Legislature from the
legislative district composed of the coun-
ties OF Stafford and King George. subject
to the action OF the Democrats OF said
district in IA primary election, should one
be necessary. pledge myself. ii elected
to devote my best efforts TO the promo.
ton OF the interests Of my constituents.
K. G. l.. Moncure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-26

To the Votes Of Spotsy and Fred.
ericksburg
A. IA candidate for the House Of Dele.
gates from this Legislative district I AL
your support at the November election
should be elected / will leave mo- stnne
unturned 20 advance the Interests %,
both county aud city during the session
oi the Legislature Your aid will be sin
cerely appreciated.
Respectfully
td &. O'Conor Gnolfi.L
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-26

If real coffee disturbs your stomach.
your Heart or Kidneys, then try this
clever Coffee imitatiOn-Dr. Shoop's
Health Coffee. DR.. Shoop has closely
matched old Java and Mocha Coffee In
flavor and taste. yet it has not single
grain of real Coffee in It. DR.. Shops
Health Coffee Imitation is made from
pure toasted grains or cereals, with Malt.
Nuts, etc. Made in one minute. No
tedious long wait. You viii surely like
II. Get a free sample at our store. WI.
Braunan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-26

To the Voters Of Livingston District.
At the request Of many friends, here
by announce myself "A candidate for n.
ei'cuon for the office ~ Supervisor Nov
,, 1907.
Thanking you for your kind favor con
lerr"d upon me M the past. and asking
ior your support ia the coming election
i promise II reelected, To- discharge tn,
duties Of the office impartially. to th,
best oi my ability, without fear or favor
Respectfully,
Vi ". l.. Waite.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-26

Trial Catarrh treatments are being
mailed out free, on request, by Dr. Shoop,
Racine. Wis. These tests are proving TO
the people-without a penny's cost-the
great value of this scientific prescription
known to druggists everywhere as Dr.
Shoop's Catarrh Remedy. Sold by Cool.
rick's Modern Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-26

l." 10" voters of Port Royal District.
tarnliu" County
Al the solicitation oi a number of
voters. hrr'iN announce mN-,lfu cam
1mnir i"f lh" oihor of Supervisor for
I"rt Royal District. and respectfully ask
YOUR support should % Do. your pleas
ur' l." "l"t mc promise to di~rhnr,ra
'nr nuthN "i sad office to the lf,>t nf ui,
ability
h- t,,sl l.ynu
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-26
Nt

/" the Voters of stafford County.
most respectfully announce. than lam,
"a candidate for the oiiiceof county ti,.,s
urrr. election Nov. 9th. feel thnt my
."NlTrlrnc" "a commissioner OF r.y,nti,.
has qualified me- fully for the pnsition
and II II l. your pleaSur. To- elect mn.
prolni~" "a faithful and impartial lis.
charge oi thcdutios attending said Office
N ID ". Gnukl.v
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-26

To the Voters of Chancellor district
Spotsylvania County:
At the request OF number uf voters
hereby declare myself "a candidate fn,
the Office OF supervisor OrChancrilor dis
trict aud viii be- grateful for vnur sun
port. Ii shall be cl,rted promis, h
faithful and impartial discharge of ia,
duties of said office To the best of m,
ability El~tion Nov. 9TH. 1907.
l. 4 II.f-I,,.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-26

i" the voters of Spotsylvania county.
At tho r'qurst of good many of NV
trends, hcrrhy announce myself "A can
dldat" Tor reelection for the oflic,. d,
Treasurer. Thanking ynu for ti.. kinG
support and confidence of She pnst and
promising IL rlvt,d to diSehnra,. mo
duties ni the office impnrtially to thehost
."l my AFFINITY Respectfully,
III ". g. pillarl
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-26

To the Voters Of Courtland District,
Spotsylvania County: '
Fellow Citizcns-At the solicitation ol
"a number of voters hereby announce
myS'ii "a candidate for thu office of super
VISOR Tor Conrtland district and RESPECT
inily AK Your support. Should IL h.
your pleasure to elect me ! proniS.. to
reward your confidence by faithful dis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-26
GARD

/" ia" voters of Spotsylvauia Cuurtv.
hr"iN Announce myself cnndidat,
Tor ia" Ollie" ul Commonwealth Attor
neN, and respectfully solicit th, suppnrt
oi my lcllow-citizcns. Ii / should h.
rl,rtcd / promise 10 discharge the duties
OF said oilice To the best of my ability.
RESPECTFULLY.
lnuNl ~. SlnknlnN lnlnmnn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-26
To THE VOTERS OF STAFFORD
COIfNTN

desire To announce my candidacy for
the position of treasurer of Stafford coun-
" In the election in November. | solicit
your support and promise il elected 10
faithfully perform the duties of the Office.
sl-ltd W. ID. Reamy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-26

To the Voters Of HARDWOOD District
Stafford County.
hereby announce myself candidate
Tor the office of supervisor and ask
your support. Respectfully,
! nONl j W Hall