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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-08-15

Ruef says he confessed to save the
lives of those who are near and dear
to him. Also it is understood that he
went to the bad for the purpose OF get
ting money for the use Of those who
are near and dear to him. What lot
of trouble our near and dear ones get
US into
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-08-15

The King OF Siam, who is the broth
er Of the noon" maintains a most ex-
pensive establishment and always
seems to have plenty of the wherewith-
Unlike his sister. he is never reduced
to his last quarter.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-08-15

Something like fifty million dollars
OF Rockefeller money were married re-
Gently 70 g twenty million-dollar Dodge
fortune. The bride and groom were
among those present
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-08-15

The busy man
never finds the day
too long.
There is more
hope for a fool
than for the man
who thinks he
knows it all.
w h rev r the
cross is, Christ is.
Nothing pulls to-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-08-15

Julia Marlowe and E. II. Sothern
have been "booed" in London because
they produced a play in which King
Henry VIII. was represented as man
of little native refinement Perhaps
our London cousins think Hank killed
his wives by accident
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-08-15

What 8 sad waste Of money the sub
marine boats would have represented
II 1t had been discovered at this late
date that their crews could not live In
them
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-08-15

Mr.. Carnegie should let his money
do the talking, then when It says silly
things people will pretend they have
a cold in the head and can't hear well.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-08-15

]. P. Morgan says Uncle Sans trou-
bles ARE only growing pains" Which
is certainly much better than being
afflicted with the go-backs-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-08-15

King Peter of Servia wants to Dor
row money. Both Of his sons are too
young as yet to think Of marrying
American heiresSes
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-08-15
MADE ABJECT APOLOGY.

The Minister Who Married Million
afre Corey to MabeIie Gilman.
II ever man made an AFFECT apol-
ogy for an act which he admitted was
an offense against religion, society and
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-08-15

King Edward, travelling around the
country, kissing other kings, fully ex-
plains our idea Of 8 waste Of energy.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-08-15
CULTIVATE sELF-EsTEEM.
By Juliet V. Strauss.

Nobody's life is a failure unless he him
self considers it so. II it suits him, that is
all that is necessary. man may be bore,
he may be utterly useless and inefficient, or
he may be unendurably officious and always
bobbing up at the wrong time but so long as
he doesn't know 1t is he is fortunate above
everybody else.
There is a certain class of people whom 1
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-08-15

The New York woman who wants ali
mony from two men should agree to
accept wholesale rates.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-08-15
YOUNG FOLKS, REMEMBER MOTHER.
By ZeIn1a TraVers.

There are very few young people who ever
stop to consider the tremendous debt they
owe TO their mothers, In the rush Of every
day life the mother, with her unseltish devo-
ton, shrinks to the side and is left there to
be neglected by those for whom her life has
been one long sacrifice.
Mothers demand very little in return for
the long nights of broken rest and watchful-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-08-15
RANTS HORN BLASTS.

warning Notes Calling the Wicked
10 Repentance.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-08-15

Dumley-Let me see, what is that
quotation about beggars. Oh. you
knowl It's something about wishes
and horses and
Keene-Oh, yes. "If wishes were
horses beggars would want forty
power motors. Philadelphia Press.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-08-15

often think to be envied than any others and
that is they who hopeessly bad form and do not
know it, They handsome, they elaborate, they
ara stylish What more could desired? Their sereni
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-08-15

They say he's gone from bad to
worse"
Abandoned prose and took up
verse. louisville Courler-Journal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
CAPTIVATING COMEDY
"Iust For Fun" Scores a succsss-Membsfs D.
College Dramatic Club Please Fine Audience.

Those who did not attend the presenta
ton of Just For Fun asociety comedy
in three acts, at College Hall Friday
night, given by College Dramatic Clut
for benefit OF "Quips and Quibbles, th'
College Annual, missed piece OF ANA
teur acting that Is rarely equaled among
our home talent.
The hall was comfortably filed and a
norton Of the College Orchestra pleased
the audience with several selections
One of the features OF the evening was
the singing of Rockies" by Miss Alice
Cannon, which received a decided ell
core. to which she failed to respond.
This young lady is rarely heard in better
voice
".Just For Fun" is replete with humor.
The leading lady, Miss Lillian Hyde, who
WAS Mrs. Fitzgerald Vaudeville de
Smythe. a would-be society leader, who
goes into conniptions Mt the idea OF hav-
ing "A real lord in her house. TO whom
she hopes to marry her niece, Edith Nor
ton, n Western heiress, personated by
Miss May Rowe. This heiress arrives at
her aunt's home, accompanied by a
friend, mabel West" Miss Susie Tyler
Edith il tired of being a courted heiress
and persuades Mabel to take her place.
This strikes Mabel who il out Tor a
good time. The aunt, who has never
seen her niece, IL innocent OF this and her
court paid TO the false heiress and neglect
of thu real heiress il truly refreshing.
Lord Chelsea, an English nobleman,
Mr. d. Livingstone Read, aud Jack Earle
his friend, a happy-go-lucky fellow, Mr.
II. II. Mclean, arrive on the scene
Their coming is the sensation, and Mrs.
Smythe il in ecstacies over the society
hit she has made Miss Jessie Wicker
was nm ideal Jane Mccartney, the Irish
maid. Lord Chelsea and his friend, Jack
also exchange places, Jack reveling in
the fact that for time he is called my
lord" At times the situations were ex'
tremely ludicrous; but "al's well that
ends we'll After series OF lovemaking
confessions are made and Mrs. Smytht
IL the happiest woman on earth for the
time.
The play was remarkably smooth fol
an amateur performance. The different
costumes worn by the ladies were very
fetching. while the get up of IN,
| Lord" and "Jack" was au iait. II the
Dramatic Club continues To give enter
taiuments like Just For Fun, they vii
have good audiences to witness then
and the treasury OF Quips aud Quibble'
or other objects will show evidence OF it
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
Richmond; Fredericks'
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
Schedule in effect April 9TH, 1907


7.O6 q. m. daily. Stops on siSnn ~
Occoouan Lorton and FrancomaSu sundays
only. Stops at Alexandria to discharge
passengers. ,,s-,,
1929 a. m. daily. Stops on signal at
Iceland, Brooke. Aqua, Wide water
Reid, Quantico, Cherry Hill, Freestone,
, Negley, Occoquan, Lorton, Accotink,
Franconia, Seminary and Alexandria.
1.39 .. m. daily except Sunday. Stops
at Alexandria.
7.O2 D. m. daily. Stops at Brooke,
Wide Water, Quantico and Alexandria.
1909 d. IN. daily. Stops at Alexan-
dria. Stops on signal at Occoquan on
Sundays only.
Accommodation train from Richmond
arrives 500 p. IN. daily except Sunday.
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
Cos A. Nj. daily except Sunday. Rich
mond accommodation. Makes all stops
sos A. M. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops on signal at Wide Water
Summit, Guinea, Woodslane. Pc
nola, Rutherglen, Taylorsville. and
Glen Allen Sundays only; and at Alex
sndris, Brooke, Milford, boswell and
Ashland daily.
9.53 A. NJ. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal.
1929 P. NJ. daily, S. A. l.. train. Stops
on signal at Lorton and Occoquan Sun
days only, and daily at Alexandria
Quantico, Milford, boswell and Ashland
5.26P. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops AT Alexandria and Ashland.
Sap. NJ. daily. Makes local stops
on signal.
1871 NJ. daily. Seaboard Air Line
train. Stops at Alexandria, boswell
aud Ashland.
Note-Time of arrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
c. C. COX. Agent.
C. W. CULP W. z. TAYLOR.
- S,.nt Traf Man
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
Piano knowledge
For Piano Buyers

Piano buying il a confidence Unless you have
EXPERT knowAige OF piano building you must ~
~ entirely upon the reputation Of the firm from
whom You buy. Thus You can readily under
stand the genuine value You arr guaranteed 10y
the name Oi Stien. We will be- glad az any time
To have YOU look at and examine sny pianos FOR
sale elsewhere and after inspecting them. with
an expert il you wish. come here and So the
Stien Pianos. hear their tone. go over the
mechanism. consider their construction. give
them a thorough investigation. and Judge for
yoursen. Read this letter.
Frederic A Franklin. Teacher Of Piano. Violin
and Theory. Musical Director fredericksburg
College.
fredericksburg. Va. March nth. 1867.
Mr.. Chas. NJ Stlen.
Dear Sir-I am glad to say that the Stlen
piano purchased from you for Use In fredericks-
burg College il proving satisfactory IN every WAY
The tone is very sweet. and at the same time iuli
and sOnOrOus The cas- is both artistic and sub
stantal while the action Is ali that could be de
sired. Respectfully
Frederic 4. Franklin.
Musical Dnctor. Fredericksburg College.
The supremacy Of the Stier Piano Is attested
by I72 American Institutions using them. and
will be the official piano Of the jamestown tN-
position.
Sold on easy terms direct from the factory 10
the home Write for catalogue
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
RAIL WAY TELEGRAPHERS
ELECT OFFICERS

A meeting OF the Order of Railway
Telegraphers employed by the r. F. 4 z.
and W. K S. was held at Pythian Hal
Friday night. presided over by j. W.
Smith, OF Ruther Glen. s. r. Gentry, OF
fredericksburg, WAS secretary. The
following officers were elected for the en-.
suing term: A. F. Pennypacker, Potomac
Yards. chief telegrapher; II. B. Rowlett,
fredericksburg, 1st vice-chief telegra-
pher: G. A. Bowles, Richmond, 2nd chiei
feleQraDher
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
DEATH OF MRS. N. W.
PATTON IN STAFFORD

Mrs. Susan Patton, wife Mr.. Noah ".
Patton, died at her home, near Richland
church, in Stafford, Friday night of pneu-
monis, aged go years.
She il survived by her husband, two
sons. Dr. Henry Patton, OF West Nir-
ginia; Edward J. Patton. OF Stafford;
two daughters, Mrs. Charles Grinnan, OF
Stafford, and Miss Lucinda Patton, OF
Lynchburg. Funeral services from late
residence Sunday at 2;30 conducted by
Rev. Charles Brooks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETS

A meeting of the Finance Committee OF
the City Council was held Friday after
noon in the Council Chamber Pres mt,
Col. T.. d Cole. Chairman. Major W. ).
Embrey, Mr.. II. b. Lane
The object of the meeting was 10 hear
any protests that might be presented in
reference to the license bill proposed by
the Finance Committee, published and 20
be acted upon at the next meeting OF the
City Council, Thursday night, April lSth.
There were several protestsin reference
to special items and few changes We're
agreed upon TO be recommended to- the
Council The committee will also recon-
mend that slot machines OF every charac-
ter be put under the same general charge
of s.. 90 on each machine.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
MRS. {. W. MILLSDEAD
She Passed Peacefully Away Sun
day Night.
REMAINS TO BE TAKEN TO CAROLINE
Funeral at Liberty Church Tuesday Evening at
2 O'clock.

Mrs Lottie Collawn Mile, wife o
Councilman +. W. Mills, passed away al
I1O15 O'Clock Sunday night at the home
OF her husband, on upper Nam street
She was 20 years OF age. Il.
| Nra Mills had been in delicate nealtn
for some months, but had been seriously
IN for ONLY few weeks. Her life was sew
eral times despaired Of, but she rallied
and her relatives and friends were en-
couraged to hope that she would ultl'
matelv recover. Everything possible
was done by physicians. trained nurses
relatives and friends to prolong liit
which gave promise of 40 much useful
ness. but without avail, and the end
though not unexpected, came with crush
ing effect to her husband, her parents
and her sister all of whom were present
at the deathbed.
The deceased was II daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. W. n Collawn, of Caroline
county, who, with one sister, Mrs. e. NJ
Harris, of Caroline, survive her Mrs
Mills was an accomplished lady, of sweet
and gentle disposition and endowed with
many Christian graces. She was an ac
tive member of the Baptist church, OF the
| Baptist Missionary Society, and during
her residence here OF about two years
formed large circle OF warm friends
who sincerely sympathize with the be
reaved husband, parents and other rel
atives.
The remains will he taken to Liberty
BAPTIST church in Caroline county Tues
day, where the funeral will take place a
2 o'clock in the afternoon OF that day
The services will be conducted by Rev. X
Aubrey Williams. OF the Baptist churcl
of this city. The interment will be made
I'm the family burying lot in the church
ward. Pallbearers: Active-Messrs, JAS
/. Bradley f. r. Travis, Robt. Collawn
0. l.. Harris, C. +. Layton, A. 7. Rowe
Honorary-Messrs. Chas. Bowie Dr. Il
&. Holloway. T. II Harris, Henry Dan
nebl. Jos Z. Rowe, II. Is. Lane. Jak'
Goldsmith, W. A. Mullen, VIM. Adams
= " Someryille. A. NJ. Garner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
FREDERICKSBURG COLLEGE S,
GALLAUDET 0

In well fought game on Friday The
home team won from Gallaudet College
by score Of > too. Though the day
was threatening a very good crowd wit
Messed the game fredericksburg scored
1 runs in the Bird inning by an error OF
Cooper's, followed by hits OF Marshall,
Bode, Latane and Scott. la the 9th in
ming BOde reached first on an error b5
Cooper, was advanced by Latane and
scored by Scotts hit In the Sth Scott
reached first on a hit, stole second, reach
ed 3rd on pass ball Of catcher, hut WAS
thrown out at home by Howard from
third, Marshall and Smith played their
usual steady games on third aud fist
and Jones, notwithstanding stiff arm,
retired 10 Of the visitors. Marshall and
Scott for fredericksburg and Cooper for
Gallaudet did good batting. Umpire
Mr.. Lathram.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
INJUNCTION SUSPENDED

Judge J. Il. Goodrich in the Corpora
ton Court Saturday entered an order
suspending the effect OF an injunction
granted on the petition OF Solomon g.
Willis against Jno. Russell, treasurer o.
the Farmers Supply Home Beneficial
and Endowment Society, from collect
ing money belonging to said company
Attorneys VIM. D. Carter and Frederick
W. Coleman represented Russell, trustee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
A STAFFORD CONFEDERATE DEAD

III. Watson died at his home near
Brooke Station, Sunday night, OF cancer
of the stomach, aged 90 years. He was
a Confederate soldier.
Mr.. Watson is survived by his wife and
9 children. boys and 3 daughters
They are Edward Watson. a section
master on the r. F. & 2. r. r.; James,
John, Charles, George and Lucian Watson,
all of Stafford Mrs Vim. Wilson, and
Misses Grace and Fannie Watson, ofStai-
ford Funeral at p. m. Tuesday, con-
Quoted by Rev. c. NJ. Sarver
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
MAYOR T. P. WALLACE

Mayor Thomas p. Wallace, OF Fred
ericksburg, is here to-day to consult a
physician. Mayor Wallace has been
suffering from acute indigestion for some
time. He will leave for his home this
afternoon. Judge Wallace said be could
scarcely recognize the old capitol build
ing, where he served some twenty years
ago as a member of the house. He was
then from Orange county.-Richmond
NnmnI / nndar
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
DIED IN WASHINGTON

Ben Allen. formerly OF King George
county, died IN Washington last week
from the effects OF a street car accident.
The remains Were brought here Satur-
day and raken by Whitner and Sacrey
TO Passapatanzy for interment.
The bod was accompanied 10y
Mrs. Ella Allen. mother OF deceased
Mr.. and Mrs. r. l. Smith, Morgan Allen
and Clarence Allen.
Mr. Allen was p years old. The
family moved to Washington some years
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
DEATH IN CULPEPER

Mrs. Martha Martin died at her home
near Richardsville, Culpeper county, Sun.
day evening at the advanced age OF "a
years. She is survived by seven children
The funeral will take place from her late
home Tuesday morning at IL O'Clock,
services conducted by Rev. ID. j. Shopoh
Interment in family burying ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
FREDERICKSBURG CHARTERS

The Corporation Commission in Rich
mond Friday granted charters to Fred
ericksburgers as follows:
Enterprise Building Association, Inc.
fredericksburg. Henry Wissner, presi
dent; b. Goldsmith, p Karsten, j. NJ
Griffin, J. NJ. Goldsmith, all of Freder
cksburg. Capital: Maximum, $50, 900
minimum, $4,000
fredericksburg Milling Company, Inc.
fredericksburg. Henry Wissner, presi
dent; B. Goldsmith, P. Karsten, J NJ
Griffin, all OF fredericksburg. Ca ital
Maximum, $25, 900; minimum, 81, 500.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
CAROLINE CASES
Hung Iuy in 0ne-TSo Others Postponed.

Caroline Court adjourned Friday.
The case of Commonwealth against
John Tay lor resulted in "A hung jury.
The jury was out for more than twenty
four hours. Eleven stood for murder in
first degree against Que for second de-
gree.
Owing to sickness OF Mr. A. B. Chand.
Ter, chief counsel in cases OF Common.
wealth against Luther Washington for
unlawful cutting, and Genie Flood for
murder, they were continued until June
term.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
WON SUIT
M. J. n. Robinson Gets Reward through Court.

The suit of J. II. Robinson vs.. j. p.
Carson, for $4,000 reward for locating
Mr.. Carsons horse and buggy last
August, come up in the Chesterfield Cir
cult Court before Judge Watson Satur-
day. Judge Gregory, commonwealth $
attorney. represented Carson, and Mr..
+. NJ Chichester, of this city, represented
Mr.. Robinson. Thecase was hotly con-
tested.
Carson claimed that Mr.. Robinson was
not entitled to the reward for various
reasons advanced, but the jury did not
take that view, for after argument by
counsel. the jury returned verdict in
favor Of Mr. Robinson for the full amount
claimed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT
April, 1907.
FROM ST. TO So Per DAY
To Jamestown Exposition Visitors.

Newport News is the nearest city to
the exposition grounds. 20 minutes by
palatial steamers. We are not charging
extortionate rates. We have rooms for
5000 people in the best homes and
hotels in the city and vicinity at the
above rates. Ii you wish to have rooms
reserved, write at once.
Exposition Hotel and Accommodation
Exchange. n. B. Ball, Manager, 2ol'
Washington Ave-, Newport News, Va.
a1Bllm.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
ESSEX WINS AGAIN

At BenniDg's Saturday, the closing
day. D. Dunlop's Billie Hibbs, trained by
Garth, won the second race, four fur
longs-yalue TO winner 1920.
The fourth race. spring hunters steeple-
chase, 2b miles, was won easily by rs
sex, owned by Messrs Green, OF Freder-
icksburg, tracing qualities for this season
leased to Dion Kerr)-value to winner
$3.50.
In the fifth race, handicap steeplechase,
2 miles. C.. II. Hurkamp's Rock Storm
was third and same owners Flying Vir.
gilman fourth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
WEDDING CARDS
WrIght-FoTd.

Mr.andMrs. Wright, of 4457 Westminster
Place, st. Louis, Mo-, have issued cards
for the marriage OF their daughter. Miss
Jean Franklin Wright, to MIR. James
Levin Ford, Jr. The ceremony will take
place at the residence of the brides par
ents on Wednesday, April oath, at 9 Pm:
The prospective groom is a nephew OF
Mrs. Al. F. Tankard, OF this city, and his
father, Mr.. James l.. Ford, was born
and raised here
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
HOME COMFORTS AT THE
EXPOSITION.

Having leased "Clear View" the hand
some residence of Mr.. f. NJ. Braxton, on
the Boulevard, half way between New
port News and Hampton, Immediately
on the beach overlooking Hampton
Roads, opposite the Exposition Grounds
and in full view of the Naval Maneuvers,
| am prepared to entertain limited
number of guests during the exposition.
Terms, $3.50 for night accommodation
and breakfast. Street cars in front OF
door. Exposition grounds reached in 30
minutes. Guests get off at "Landon
Station Boulevard Line" phone 5IS
Hampton" For further information,
write Miss l.. B. Yates, Newport News,
Va. a9l1m-s- tu- th-sa
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
FISH SCARCE
Herring Sell at S1.OO Per Hundred.

Owing to the cold weather and high
winds prevailing for the past week, the
catch OF herring and other fish in the
Potomac and nearby creeks is small.
Herring sold in market Monday at 81 90
per hundred, shad 40 to 80 cents each,
perch 20 to 80 cents per bunch.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
FOUND DEAD

Pat Harris, colored, an employee OF
Faunce at Marlboro" fishing shore on
the Potomac, was found dead in his
shanty Wednesday. Mr.. j. W. Payne,
J.P.. Of Brooke, WAS called TO make in
quest, but on examination deemed in I'M
necessary, as it developed that Harris
had died from heart failure. He was
from Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
NJ, D. 6 VA. RY.
INSPECTING COMMITTEE

The inspecting committee OF Nd, Del.
& Va. Ry. Co. composed of Capt. Willard
Thomson, vice president; I. A. Joynes,
superintendent; T. Murdoch, traffic man
ager; W. l.. Rothstein, auditor, accom-
panied by Agent W. d. Scott, of Freder-
icksburg, completed their tour OF the
Rappahannock river Thursday, finding
the property in generally good condition.
The route between fredericksburg and
the mouth OF the river, where it merges
with the Chesapeake Bay, is about l2o
miles long. has 30 wharves.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
ESTIMATE FOR CITY
INCANDeSCENT LIGHT PLANT

The joint committee of Light and Fl
nance have employed Mr. TraffOrd, the
electrical expert of Richmond, to give an
estimate OF cost for the incandescent
light plant which is proposed to be- built
by the city. Mr.. Traiiord will be here
next week 10 go over thu ground and
furnish estimates, it is expected. by next
Council meeting. Thursday night. Ii j,
stated that at said meeting the Freder
icksburg Power Company will ask ion
a franchise from the city for incaDdes
cent lighting, are lightning and street
RAILWAYS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
ANOTHER FUTURITY ENTRY

Messrs. Green. of this city. are owners
OF new flly, which promises to win re-
nown. The date Of birth was April 10th,
sire Bitten, dam Miss Metcsli by Imp.
Arlington. This flly is one OF two en-
tries in the great Futurity stakes for 1909
by Messrs. Green. She is splendid
specimen of the race horse type.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
EGGS EOR HATCHING
PRIVATE YACHT TO EXPOSITION

Parties of twelve or less, ladies and
gentlemen, or gentlemen alone, wishing
to charter the gasoline yacht BLANCHE"
to attend the Jamestown Exposition for
ten days or under, at 1927. per day,
including lodging, plain board and use
of boat daily, can do so for any ten days
after May 10 not already chartered.
Apply to W. l.. Messick,
IrvinQton, Va.