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 position aha. hi> extraordinary power it is deemed fitting that the conlllo people join in preserving this memarie4
 The Lincoln farm has several laN marks associated with the boyhood sa the great man. There is the lit creek, running through it where Al no doubt waded when he was bare foot boy and probably tished for s,lh perch and minnows with a bent pil> for hook and a papaw sapling fo, rod. Near by is the old mill to which Lincoln and his father rode with sack. of corn to be ground into meal for tl family table. Little Abe used to play near this mill. On the place is the old rock spring, bubbling from the earth, which supplied the family witt water for drinking and domestic pur poses. There are the wornout fields that were titled by easy going Tom Lincoln when he felt like working Their soil has been permitted to de generate through years of unintelligeu' cultivation. It is proposed to reinvis crate the soil in places, so that it vii grow flowers and shrubbery; to mak, paths and roads and build fences, some of them old fashioned rail fences sucl as Lincoln sat upon in his boyhoo and later built himself in Illinois.
 Another plan is to erect handson.< memorial hall to be used as meetiu place for visitors and home for Lin coin relics. The highway leading ou from Hodgenville is to be improved and a spur track from the Louisville and Nashville railroad, which run near, Is to be built to the farm, thu placing 1t in direct communication wit the busy world outside. The associa tion has other plans in prospect which will make the old farm place ot beauty and general interest.
 It is just a year since the associa ton made it's first appeal to the people of the United States, and already ar average of $1.OOO a week is pourin into the office of the treasurer, Clarence H. Mackay. "A Broadway, New York It Is hoped that the plans for improve ment of the farm may he completed D, two years from this time, when tn, centennial of I.incoln's birth will be celebrated on the grounds made his toric by that event and when Presiden. Roosevelt. it is expected. will deliver the address.
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A. J. BEVERIDGE. fer to the Cousur- CTS league of New York regarding the evils incident to the employment of those of tender years in industrial establishments.
 The bill introduced in the senate by Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana has been mucn discussed in the press, and the question of the wisdom of national legislation on the subject has been raised. Some claim that it is a prob lem whose solution can best be left entirely to the individual states. Sen ator Beveridge challenged attention by his statement that there are now near ly 100000 breadwinners under fifteen years of age in the United States and that of these almost 100000 are en- gagged in work other than agriculture. "Child labor on the farm Is good," says the senator. "This bill does not strike at that. It strikes only at child slavery in factories, mines and sweat shops''
 Senator Beveridge's plan of getting at the child labor evil is to prohibit by federal statute any interstate com merce in articles which are the prod uct of such labor. Some who recog niZe the force of the senator's argu- ments against child labor maintain that the states should be left to put reforms on this subject in execution and that his bill would. if enacted into law. be a step in the direction of cen
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-06
3REAT SCARCITY
 OF PLATINUM

London, March 6.-The eXtraof- linafw rise in l..e price of platinum oWaSd the close of the past year las 6roused no little interest among flos2 branches of industry largely lsin9 this precious metal. During 9O&the price rose 70 per cent and s ndE double the price of standard .old# This tremendous appreciation n Y2lue to figure hitherto un- .n0Wn might have been expected at IrstSHo lead to a considerable cur ailEent in it's various rises. Of hiG&h however, there has not been err&much evidence so far. On the olfRry the demand for. the metal. he hebaracteristics of which are ab- olu}kly unique, and for which no ,eni11ne substitute has yet been 0ur has kept steadily on the in rem
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-06
Most Picturesque.

What is the most picturesque spo, you ever saw in this vicinity?' asked the enthusiastic tourist.
 Broncho Bob gave the question some thought before he answered.:
 "A one spot when was drawing to . royal 6ush.'-Washington Star.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-06
FOR RENT.

South Poplar street, 4-room vs ling.
 Hickory street, 7-room dwell 0H Hickory street, Broom dwell- X Zfst Sixth avenue, 10-room Sal llng, for rent March 1.
 F pr Rent (Colored.) III West Seventh avenue, g. pc dwelling. A@ Missouri street, 4-room dwell- 1&Q9 Holly st, Broom dwelling. 4ent for Sawey & Austin Lum- srS9o. dwellings,.
 0re, Seventh and Hickory st.
 For Sale.
 nee dwellings on East Sixth venke.
 1s block West Fifteenth avenue. A1ent for Pine Bluff Land Co. ddition.
 Loans Made on city property. All kinds { property bought and sold. It will ! to your interest if you wish to 1a1 or buy to see me. I'M CHAS. HANCOCK.
 Real Estate, Loans, Insurance. Mice 113 Pine street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-06

hsurpassed facilities for neat and kk job printing. All kinds. Phone hen you need any work in our B3th phones.
 ADAMS PRINTING co,
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The Literal Victim.

K-T They stood nensively on the platform of the toy railroad station at the beau tiful suburb Bensonville.
 'I understand You clearly said the victim "You told me that the proper ty was but q stones throw from the station Where is it?''
 Its just up the road bit," replied the real estate man.
 "But it should be right here. You said stones throw.'
 "Yes."
 "Now, see here, sir" cried the vic tim testify, you know blamed well that a stone can't throw" ."-Harper's Weekly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-06

A6cidents will happen, but the eAt@re gulated families keep Dr. h0zbas' Eclectric Oil for such emer- snGfes. It subdues the pain and ea1M the hurts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-06

Hfgains, bargains everywhere! VheM you haven't cent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-06
.- &r| Fight Against
 Child Slavery.

NHE child labor \ pro b e m hAs
 been brought | <, the front in .Auyr- ica recently by tAe discus sion ill f!!e senate on the sub ject. by the strong recommendations ot Governor Charles l.. Hughes in his first message to the leg iSla ture of N G VI York and by Prcsl- dent ROOSevelt'S let
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-15

n the Clerks office 81 thu Circuit court
of tho county of stafford on tho 13r,l
day of July. 1907 Joseph | Girnri
plaintiff. against Henry v Girard and
Aiic" l.. Girard. his wife defendants.
Ia Chanccry
The obi',t oi this suit is To subject ,he
effects or estate Of the defendant. Henry
y. 6irari. in the county of stafford. Nn
To the payment OF the plaintiffs claims
under two certain mortgages cor d,-slS al
trust duly rcorlei in the Clerk office of
said county. and filed i'm the r,Sori of
IN" chanccry cause pending in said Cir
cunt court under the name and stvle of
Hirard ~. Giraud. And an affidavit
having h',n made and filed that the de-
i'ndants. Henry \. Girard and Alice 1.
Nirard. not resident Of the STATE of Viz
gInia, II l. ORDERED that they do aprrar
herr within fifteen days after due puhli-
cation hereof. and do what may h. n,S.~-
sarN To protect their interest in this suit
And II l. further ordered that "a copv
hereof b. published Oncn "a week for four
weeks IN The fp- Lance n NEWSPAPER
published III fredericksburg. Va. and
that copy hc posted at tn. front door
81 the courthouS. OF this county ON or
hei"nc the next Succeeding rule dav after
entry hereof
Teste:
e. 4. Bryan. Clerk.
cOpy-Tcstc:
{. \. Bryan, Clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-15
THEY MUST ANSWER
EN-. Hartman and Otto n. Kahn
Summoned Into U. S. Court.
PETITION FILED IN NEW YORK
Must Explain Their Connection With
Purchase Of Controlling Interets Of
Chicago a Alton and Illinois Gen.
tral BY Union Pacific.

NnicSoo a ALTON ana Illinois Gen.
trial BY Union Pacific.
New York. Aug l3.-United States
District Attorney Stimson nlled In the
United States circuit court In this city
petition that Il. II. Hartman and
otto II. Kahn. the latter OF the arm OF
Kuhn. Loeb a Co. be summoned into
court to show cause why they should
not answer certain question relating 10
the control OF the Chicago 4 Alton
railroad. These questions were asked
during the interstate commerce com
missions investigation OF the Chicago
4 Alton several months ago. Mr..
Stimson acted for Attorney General
Bonaparte in filling the petition.
The questions TO which the govern
ment demands answers from Mr.. Har-
riman and Mr.. Kahn refer to the pur-
chase of the controlling interest In the
Chicago 4 Alton and the Illinois Con.
trial by the Union Pacific. In 1904 the
Union Pacific purchased lOS.4al shares
OF Alton stock through Kuhn. Loeb q
Co. at S6h. The stock was deposited
with the bankers with the understand
ing that II was 10 be sold to the Union
Pacific at price 20 be made by a com.
mittee composed of Mr. Hartman.
John A. Stewart and John ]. Mitchell.
At the hearing Mr.. Hartman was
asked what part OF the stock so dis
posed OF he owned This question he
refused to answer.
Mr.. Hartman also refused to answer
questions as to the amount OF his hold.
ing OF Union Pacific preferred. nor
would he state the holdings of II. n.
Rogers. IL c. Prick and himself In
Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe. other
questions which Mr.. Hartman de-
clined TO answer had to do with his
interest In the purchase OF los. 600
shares of Illinois Central. the famous
10 per cent. dividend OF the Southern
Pacific road. and his own profits occa-
stoned by the sudden rise in this sock
following the declaration OF this divi-
dend.
The question which Mr. Kahn TO.
fused 10 answer had to do with the
connection OF Kahn. Loeb & Co. with
the purchase of stock in the Chicago X
Alton and the Illinois Central and
what portion the stock 50 purchased
was held for the directors OF the Union
Pacific.
Neither Hartman nor Kahn could
be found by the deputy marshal who
was given the order TO serve but SER
vice was accepted by their attorneys.
The order issued on the petition IS re-
turnable before Judge Lacombe. Octo-
Der 81.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-15
maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railway Co
Rappahannock River Line
BALTIMORE.
Schedule in Effect
TAPPAHANNOCK


lbhIlMokE TAPPAHANNOCK FRFDERcK spr ma
Leave baltimore Pier weather permitting Tuesday and F
day $40 for wetend North C-s White sn~e Irno
heaton Port. Observation-Disclosures
Handhed Wion ir-n
BALTIMORE ~, pp, ~ rN"1s
Leave Baltimore Pier light permitting SUNDAY
Mestand North lCrek"
'Tappahannock '"'"P'
Special steamer will only stop M vl,r rar,
1APPAHANNOCK RG
IND M 'Tsk syi1gton Wns Burton
FREDERICKSBURG >,'p,,,, p
a. points on Merry Point Norfolk
Returning will sunday TapphnnnL stop
Nott-Pgs Tappahaanok will take steamer having
lTAPPAHANNOCK N,pr.S,
Leave Iaatanok permitting Monday H. noon song M
meinru bowler sharp Port. Wlln
Weens lrvugon White End 'W~and ~
returning steamer will Norfolk Tuesday permitting
Wexford stopping t 20 Wednesday
FREDERICKSBURG TAPPAUANNOCK pnT,uopr
and ti0 tide
Pc Roni
nont sannder- l~r-town4
hy Port Wheaton, Water NirV Nonkon
m,
rAPPAHANNOCK p,,r,,,,pr
Fave Iappahannock weather permitting Monday Wednesday
and Thursday Wexford w.t.
View Monak9n ran9a SBurtn uilHn
man Moran Neyuns ngn Wit Nil
arriving Baltimore Tuesday Thursday Friday
teNIec TO
depart from the III.
aH % not gnara nor does the company hold itself
Freight received at Baltimore until r m @ days
W. ID. Scott Agent fredericksburg Va
WILLARD THOMSON. Man T. MURDOCH Gen Fri 4 pas A.,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-15
STRIKE ON IN NEW YORK
Operators Of Both Companies Walk
Out and Service Is Crippled.

Operators Of Both Companies Walk
Out and Service Is Crippled.
New York. Aug. I3-Thc strike OF
telegraphers which. originating last
Friday in Los Aneeiose where IL was
directed against the Westrn Union
company. gradually spread eastward
and reached New York city. where
three spontaneous walk outs" follow
"a In rapid succession. These were
directed against the Wcstrn Union.
The Postal Telegraph company and the
Associated Press. In the latter in
stance the strike was the arst against
The news organization. and was fairly
general throughout the country. X.
cepting New England With the stop
ping 81 work by majority OF union
operators here a situation unparalleled
was followed. the telegraph business
though by no means being tied up
bong seriously handicapped
The operators of the Associated Press
al Louisville went out In body am
were followed by those IN the Chicaeo
Office In the New York office the sus-
pension was not attended with any de-
monstration. The men at the keys lett
their work and quietly withdrew The
suspension was not complete. as sum-
cient force remained loyal 10 send a
partial newe service IN all directions.
The same condition prevailed az all the
large Offices, except those in New Eng
land. which were not affected In Phiia-
delphia. Baltimore. Washington and n
Pittsburg and intermediate points a
sufficient force remained loyal 10 per-
NIT the main body OF news 10 move. In
the smaller cities. where the Associated
Press operators are the medium bv
which the news IS Transmitted TO the
newspapers there was a similar cessa-
ton OF work. Many OF these points re-
ceived their news service by telephone
and through other channels.
Unexpectedly. and when It had been
generally supposed that no action
would be taken locally pending a con.
ference Of Labor Commissioner Neil
with influential representatives in Chi
cago on Thursday. the union operators
declared strike IN the ONCE Of the
Western Union. In explanation. IL
was said by the strikers that three
discharged employees had called at the
once for wages due and had been
treated with scant courtesy. An hour
OF so later the men in the main Office
OF the Postal Telegraph company walk
ed out In this instance IL was said
that the union men had been asked 10
work wire manned IN another CITY
by non-union operator. While these
strikes appear 10 be in violation OF
the understanding reached by the To-
cal executive officers OF the union Sun
day. Immediately following the walk
outs ofiicers OF the union declared that
the strikers would receive the sup
port Of their organization Just how
enective the strike was IA a matter Of
dispute. The Western Union people
claimed to be doing business as usual
In this city, and 10 have all the help
needed. In fact, they said that they
could not use all the men seeking en-
ployment On the other hand the
union men claim that very few CON-
Petent men were working. and that the
COMPANY YVES being tied up.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-15
QUIT
Nearly All Operators In U. s.
and Canada Leave Keys.
PHILADELPHIA MEN 60 OUT
All the Operate o. the Associated
Press In Louisville and CHICAGO and
Nest Of These CT the Southwestern
Circuit Have Also Gone Out.

NtrcuN rave Also Gone Out.
Philadelphia. Aug. l3.-Thc union
telegraphers OF this city went on strike
and ESQ OF tho $40 operators employ.
ed by the Western Union and Postal
Telegraph companies deserted their
keys. The strike followed the dis.
charge OF seven operators cmp,ove6
by the Postal company. There was
hardly any evidence 81 a strike NOV .-
msnt In this city until after the oper-
atOrs employed In New Norb Quit
work The Postal company was IN,
hrst to feel the ehcct when. following
each other. seven operators refused
10 work wire manned at New York
by non-union men and were discharS
ed. AT $40 O'Clock the strike siSual
WIS given by President Suiisan. OF
the local branch OF the Commercial
Telegralhcrs Union. and a hail hour
later the Western Union employees
were called out Within an hour NOS
a union telegraphcr was az work IN
the main Office OF either company.
When the strike signal was given IN
the operating room OF the Postal conn
pany there were 96 operators at work
and go quit work About 5o ont OF
total of $50 OF the Western Union
force quit when the whistle was blown
in that Office
The strikers stationed picketS
around the telegraph Offices and when
the night operating stan arrived for
duty they were told OF the strike. II is
said that p union men Joined the dav
force and that - non-union mon began
work At the Postal Office "a nieht
men. out Of total OF %. Joined the
day strikers
Both companies issued statements.
in which they declared they had a biz
reserve force 20 draw upon aud that
business would so on without Interrupt
ton. The strikers met the statements
with derision Tho companies also
stated that none OF the strikers would
b taken hack and that no recognition
would be given the union
The strike in this city was inaugur-
ated without the sanction Of the na-
uonal union. but IL is said il will re-
ceive Official sanction. President Suili-
van. OF the local union. said. The
strike might have been avoided he-e
had not the Postal Telegraph comnanv
discharged certain men for refusing 10
work on lines connected with New
York city. on which end non-union
men were n work. / pleaded with C.
W Dunn. chief operator. not 70 dis
charge the men. but he insisted in 80
doing. We could not stand for that"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-15

To the Voters OF Stafford and King
George Counties.
At the solicitation of many friends and
believing that my past experience, i'm the
Legislature will enable me To De- more
sineient IN my services To my people than
have heretofore been, announce my
candidacy for the Legislature from the
legislative district composed of the coun-
Ties OF stafford and King George, subject
20 the action of the Democrats OF said
district IN primary election, should one
DE neoessary. pledge myself. if elected
10 devote my best efforts TO the promo
uon OF the interests ~ my constituents.
X. &. l.. Moncure
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-15
CARD,

In tue Dcmocratic Voters Of the 32nd
Senatorial District. compos.,l az 49,.
Counti'S of Carolm~ Eanoy.ra h IN,
William:
gratefully apprviating your cordial
anu generous support in the PAST | am
IN "~ponss Ia the wishes of "A lar.,r nam.
n'r oi the voters of the district. a c,nii-
date Tor reel,ction To tn. Senate. ri Vir.
gina subl'ct To the h.mOcratic primar,
I" To- held ON August 29th. 1907
should YOU again honor me with vour
support | will serve YOU as faithfuil, i'm
the mture ~ have done in thu past
Very respectfully.
td H. T. Whkham
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-15
CARD.

To the Democratic Voters of the 32nd
Senatorial District:
In response to the request of numerous
friends | hereby announce myself a can.
uidate Tor the State Senate from the 33d
district, comprising the counties of Caro-
me. Hanover and King William. subject
10 the r1quirements of the Democratic
ORGANIZATIONS OF the several counties.
earnestly ask the support o. all voters
who advocate the reimbursement ~ o.
culture and oppose corporation confrnl
Ot legislation.
Respectfully.
{. L. Gravatt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-15

To the Voters of CORTLAND District
SpOtsylvania County:
Fellow Citizens-At the solicitation 81
"A number of voters hereby announc.
myself "a candidate for the office of snfer.
visor Tor CORTLAND district and respect
iully ask your support. Should il b.
your pleasure to elect me | promise IL
reward your confidence by faithful dis
charge of the duties of said office accord.
ing Ia the best of my ability.
Very respectfully.
RObt. A. BlantOn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-15
CARD

To the voters of SpOtSylvania county.
At the request ~ good many of INV
friends. l hereby ANNOUNCE. mvs.l, "A can.
dldate Tor reelection for the osii,, al
fr0surer. Thanking YOU Tor the Kind
support and confidence OF the past. and
promising If el,Vt,d IL dis..harss, m.
duti's ot the office impartially to thel,,-st
o my abilitY. Respectfully.
vi W q D1larl
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-15

To the Voters OF Livingston District.
Al the r-luest of many friends. here
by announce myself a candidate for ~.
election Tor the Office Of Supervisor Nov
>, 1907.
Thanking You for your kind favor con.
ferr-d upon me in the past. and asking
Tor your support in the coming election.
/ promise II Reelected to di-charcn. III,
duties Oi the Office impartiallv. to ia.
best OF my ability, without fear or favor.
Respectfully.
ID W. l.. Waite.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-15

To the Voters OF Chancellor District.
Spotsylvania County:
a the request of "A number of voters
! hereby devian' myself "A candidate for
the oilce oi supervisor for Chancellor dis
tr'ct ana val H. grateful for your sup
port II / shall IT, elected promiS. a
faithful and impartial dis..har,n. OF m.
duties Of said ofiic. To the ls.St OF my
ability. Election Nov. 9TH. 1907.
+. C. Iiaislop.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-15

To the voters of Spotsylvania County.
hereby announce myself "a candidate
Tor the office of Commonwealth Attor-
n.y, and respectfully solicit the support
al my i-llOw-citizsns. II shouid b..
elected promise To- diScharg,. the duti.,s
oi said office To the best of my ability.
Respectfully.
hoN' I. Stok,ley Coleman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-15
COLLEGEofWILLI and MARY
WILLIAMSBURG. VA.

Two hundred and fourteenth session
begins September 10Th, 1907. Buildings
renovated and newly equipped, lighted
with electricity and supplied with pure
artesian water. Two Courses: On Col
legiate Course leading to the degrees OF
q. A.. NJ. A and Il. S. (2l Normal
Course, Tuition free and board at re-
dueed rates. Send for catalogue.
LYON g. TYLER.
President. NJ. A LID.
may g. WIN.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-15
To THE VOTERS OF STAFFORD
COUNTY.

desire to announce my candidacy for
the position of treasurer OF Stafford conn.
~ In the election in November. | solicit
your support and promise if elected 10
faithfully perform the duties 81 the office.
sl-ltd " n Rsa,,,.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-15
CARD

To the voters of Chancellor District
Spotsylvania county.
l announce myself IA candidate for
Supervisor for Chancellor District. and
II elected will serve the people To the best
of my ability.
Yours truly,
I'LL d. J. l.. Hippo.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-15
CARD.

To the Voters of HARDWOOD District
Stafford County.
hereby announce myself n candidate
Tor the office of supervisor. and ask
your support Respectfully,
novl J. W. Hall.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-15
FOR SHERIFF

hereby announce myself candidate.
Tor Reelection To the ofiic,. oi sheriff of
SpDtsy wanna and promise il clert.~i a
faithful discharg,. Of the duties of the oi.
h'r' Jas. l.. Turnkey.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-15
4. d. CoGHfrL.

Candidate Tor Nous, 81 n,.i-rat.,<. for
Caroline county. Will D. grateful fnr vour
support at the primary ON THURSDAY.
the 29th of August. 1907. UItd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-15
WHITNER & SACREY
Undsrtakers and Embalmers

UuuoItaKere End EmbaImers
No. 7l9 Main St., Freder.
icksburg, Va. Phone SO.
Across from Exchange Hotel
and next to Western Union
office. Telegraph and telephone
orders receive prompt atten.
ton Open day and night.