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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-02
Teaches English With Nicknames.

Chicago, Nov. In order to ac-
quaint her foreign pupils with English,
Miss Addie V. Barr, a night school
teacher, gives them names Of various
things. One she calls Ham. another
Pork Chop. another Sausage, another
Pie, and so on. They keep these
names two weeks, during which time
the whole class is expected to become
familiar with the meaning Of the DIFF
ferent names. The scheme is said to
be working well.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-02
sulsefllljsn sI.se Per Year, in Advance
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER ?, 1907.
THE GERMAN COURT SCANDAL

The trial OF Harden, the Berlin edi-
tor, for libelling Count Won Moltke,
Of the Imperial court circle of Ger
many, has resulted In favor OF the
newspaper man, whose bold expos
nre o: certain immoral practices in
obliged In by coterie, known as the
Round Table Coterie, and his tri-
umphant acquittal of the libel
charge, thus proving before a legal
tribunal the truth of the charges, has
made him the hero OF the hour in
Germany. The trial disgraces Won
Moltks and bis associates, but it
also goes further than that because
is means q complete rehabilitation Of
army circles, which have been shown
to be rotten and rSeking with i'm
morality. The Kaiser, 1t is said,
win lose no time In acting, and when
he does II may be inferred that his
action win not be of the kid glove
Kind, but rather that mailed hand
viii fall on the offenders with such
weight as to crush them forever.
Every Socialist newspaper in the
German Empire has seized upon the
trial as an excuse for attacking the
monarchial form OF government and
the proceeding is bound to have
great weight IN the future political
affairs OF Germany. Monarchies
these days are unpopular with the
massae and this is particularly so
where what is known as the hot
house court circles are guilty OF such
gross immoralities as seemed to
have existed among Count Won
Moltke and some OF his friends OF the
nobility. The acquittal OF Harden
win doubtless produce good moral
effect all over the Empire and the
Judge who pronounced his acquittal
deserves credit for his action, taken,
as 1t was, in the face OF the court.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-02
diamond Found In Apple Core.

Boydton. Va. Nov. Miss Anna
Turpln. of this place. found diamond
in an apple core. She halved the fruit
while eating lunch at school, and the
gem was in the cell where one of the
seeds should have been. 1t is sup
posed that some person climbed the
tree while It was in bloom and that
the stone dropped from a ring into the
blossom. No other explanation has
been suggested.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-02
Gets 4 "eIack Hand Letter

Freeland. Pa. Nov. Chief Bur
CESS Hartman, of this place, received
a BLACK Hand" letter post marked
Philadelphia, in which he was told r
prepare for death. and was warned
that there was no escape for him. The
note charged him with depressing
workmen and raising the taxes Of poor
men. Burgess Hartman has been an
advocate of municipal improvements
and forced improvements in street
paving, sewer systems and parks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-02
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS
The Latest Closing Prices In the
Principal Markets.

PHILADELPHIA - FLOUR quiet;
winter extras. new. s4Qi.l5. Pennsyl-
yania roller. clear. $40 a 4.65, city
mills. fancy s6l54625 RYE FLOUR
steady. al $lSjN5 per barrel. WHEAT
weak No. Pennsylvania. red, yl05
Ml.O5ib. CORN steady. No. yellow,
local. 67hM6Sc OATS quiet; No
white. clipped. 54N 54iac.: lower
grades 52c. HAY steady; timothy,
s21. 30 for large bales. PORK steady.
family. per barrel. S2050 BEEF FIRM
family per b'rrel. S26a27. POULTRY;
Live steady, hens, loQ l5l2c.: old
fowls. l4c.. old BOOSTERS. 9iac. BUTTER
steady. extra creamery, 32c. EGGS
steady: selected. 3ON 32c. nearby, 2Sc.;
southern. 22M1fr POTATOES steady:
per bushcl. cSG70c.: North Carolina
sweet potatoes. per basket. $50 Doc
BALTIMORE WHEAT dull, No 2
SPOT. Sl0lis steamer No. spot, CSC. !;
southern. 97lRc CORN quiet: mixed
spot. G6%c. OATS quiet and easy,
white. No. ., 56la sc; No. 3. 500
55isc.: No. g. $40 53c., mixed. No. ?.
500 soc. BUTTER steady; creamery
separator extras. 30G 30iac.: held, %
@2ic.: prints. ,3l@ S2c,; Maryland and
PENNSYLVANIA dairy prints. zoe. EGGS
y
and Virginia Csc, West Virginia. &c,
southern. 22I23c.
NEW YORK - BUTTER steady,
creamery specials. 2Siac.; state dairy
common 10 finest. 22n27i5c.. process
common to specials. 1SN25i2c.; west
ern factory. common 10 finest. 20Q23
CHEESE irreeular; state fnll cream,
small. co'ored and white. fine. l6Ac.;
skins. li+Nl32ic. EGGS firm; state,
Pennsylvau. and nearby. fancy. select
90. white. as 90, good 10 choice. %
N Soc: brown and mixed fancy, 32a
36c.. first ~ extra first 250 2Sc west
eru FIRST. 23n25c. POULTRY: Dressed
weak and unsettled: western spring
chickens. i2fsl5c.. turkeys. l60 lSc.,
fowls. 100i2iac PEANUTS steady
fancy hand-p.ckod 64c.. other dome
liz. 3iad1tsc POTATOES steady
Maine. per seek. sl75G2: Long Island
per barrel. S20 es5. state and western,
per sack. $500 90: Jersey. per bar
rel. $1.75G2 Sweet potatoes firm. a,
$125M225 per barrel. CABBAGE -
steady: per ton, SSQl2.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-02
Murderer Electrocuted.

Columbus, o., Nov. 1.-Royal Fow-
Ter. Of Dayton, who killed his sweet
heart, Mary Hagerty, more than year
ago, was electrocuted In the annex at
the Ohio penitentiary Fowler main
tanned the stoical Indifference which
marked his conduct during imprison-
ment to the very last. No unusual in
cidents attended the electrocution.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-02
eu,Iet Kills Bow: Wounds Another

Middleboro. Ky, Nov. 1. - Sam
Nyhiteslde and John Brooks, boys OF
this city, were victims of a peculiar
accident. Whiteside accidentally
dropped a revolver. which was dis
charged. The bullet first passed
through Brooks leg, SCATTERING 1t, and
then entered Whiteside's heart, kill
ing him instantly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-02
MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED
Fred jackson Held For Murder Of g.
year~OId Girl at Remove, Pa.

Year-oId Girl at Remove, Pa.
Lock Haven, Pa, Nov. l. - Fred
jackson. aged 20 years. Of Remove,
who the authorities believe can give
Thorn important information regarding
the murder of e-year-old Mary Don
ley, OF that place, on Tuesday night
was brought here and locked up. Jack
son was arrested by Pennsylvania
railroad detectives at Towards. Cam.
eren county, on a technical charge OF
trsspassing on the railroad property,
Il being supposed he went from Re
novc TO Hovsrd's on Tuesday night on
a freight train. He is known to have
been IN Remove on Tuesday night Two
boys. who were looking for a stray
osw along the river near where the
body o. the Donley girl was found on
: Wednesday. have furnished the au-
fhoritiss with description Of man
who they saw dragging a dark object
along the ground in the vicinity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-02
o26tnc
TAKE NOTICE

That having qualified as the admins
traitor of the late Robert Il. Wilson, all
nersons are requested who are indebted
10 said estate to settle their indebtedness
at once. and all those to whom theestate
Is Indebted are requested to present their
claims without delay. All bills must be
piof' Jno. W. Wilson, q
Admr. Robert E. Wilson, dec q
NJ n stokeley Coleman, attorney.
noy2-w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-02
Favora Canal Throuah Cotton eeIt.

Y dNVI Q OuFFN' " - j ~NHN~F' 1~N'EF
Macon, Ga, Nov. l. - Postmaster
Harry Edwards has just received a let
ter from President Roosevelt in which
he endorses the proposed canal to con
meet the Atlantic ocean with the Mis-
sissippi river through the South At
lantlc cotton belt, and promises his
active assistance in its development
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-02
BUTTER steady:


pITTSBURG Union Stock Yardsl-
CATTLE slow. croice S5.1506. prime.
f5tOd5.70. HOGS higher. prime
heayles. 500 $50. mediums and
heavy Workers. sC.4OTGi5: light York
ers. S625G6.30. pigs. Sc lGN620
rouchs. $50585. SHEEP slow prime
wethers. S53On550. common. SEAS,
lambs. s4.55GG.75 veals. ssd s25.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-02
REPEATERS IN NEW YORK
Thirty-one Illegal Voters Arrested In
Lodging House.

Lodging House.
New York, Nov. lin a raid made
on a Third avenue lodging house by
William Leary, state superintendent
of elections, and 10 deputies, 1t was
disclosed, according to Superintendent
Leary, that only one of the 30 men
registered from the premises were le-
gally registered. Superintendent Leary
said warrants will be issued for the
arrest of the 81 on the charge Of lille
gal regisSation.
This Is the first big disclosure Of
what we are doing" said Superlntend-
ent Leary, but 1t is only precursor
of what may come. The most careful
scrutiny is being made Of every lodg-
ing house and hotel in Manhattan and
Brooklyn. and we intend to secSfre
warrants for the arrest Of evS{ ille-
gally registered voter"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-02
1aoo MIIes In 81 BAYS on Horsebaek

Memphis, Tenn. Nov. l. - Travel
stained but hale, Otto Wagner rode
into Memphis after doing 1900 miles or
horseback. Mr.. Wagner started from
Battle Creek, Mich, August 29. to sec
friends. Fifty-two days were spent In
the saddle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-02
WANTED.

80 additional lady operators in orr
Overall Factory at Urbanna, VA.
Present force earning from $50 togo a
month. Light work, refined associa-
lions. Board paid while learning.
Urbanna Manufacturing Co.,
o22l0t - Urbanna, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-02
ROOT FOR PRESIDENT
Senator Scott Gives His Views After
vIsit to the White House.

Wait TO the White House.
= rshington- N9y I. = Presidential
s Just
~ virginia. s1so---~ os,e,
return6d Mexico, ana Win ai'e
telling the president about Secretary
Roots splerdld services and recep
tons there, said on leaving the White
House:
IF Secretary Root were to be pre-
scented By his own state he would be o
formidable candidate for the Republi
can nomination for president"
Senator Scott said he hoped the PEG
PIE f his state would not commit
ther4selves. but would wait, that the
president stood first there, but II he
was not a candidate, then it would be
best 70 wait for months. Secretary
Root II great man. one of the great
est this country has produced, ne
added.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-02
WARRANTS FOR OFFICERS

Mayor and Police Chief OF Lebanon
Accused Of Violating Game Law.
Lebanon. Pa, Nov. /. - Warrants
were issued by Alderman Gerberich
for the arrest of Mayor Edgar A.
Weimer, Chief of Police John Tim
norman snd Police Sergeant Lorentzo
Brandt on charges Of violating the
IA, ash and zame-law. The informa'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-02

&a., Nov. 1. - Frank
I Of the First National
sDf Charleston. commit
taking morphine. The
but Is believed to be
BIS An investigation will
over losses sustained
of Modern Workmen
I'd TO have been the
slicide. Croker left a
ieA can't bear this strain
Ia i-cker was once grand
ze Modern Woodmen OF
~ held a national Office IN
~ The time Of his death.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-02
, Hours 5y Finger.

ia Hours BY Finger.
III, Nov. 1.-Edward Fra
he on a farm near this
y had the experience oil
lied by one finger for nine
kmping from the haymow
3 heavy gold ring on the
Of Frazier's left band
La nail. holding him sus.
4 feet above the ground
81 al night until 0 O'Clock
Ming, when he was als. US.
Kramer lid released
Frazier was unconscious
=. The physician states
ry little chance OF saw
and fears that lock
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-02

/ James W. Criswell,
J wardens, who has
seral days gathering
Isecutions were the
y drawing of Of the
Anon reservoir, the
! for the mayors pr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-02

AS the time is rapidly approaching
for the opening Of the next session OF
the Legislature, the people OF the
State should be formulating in their
own minds what remedial and new
legislation they desire to see enacted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-02

New York, gradually recovering
from the financial panic. will donht-
less be surprised to learn that the
rest OF xle country has been going
the same as ever, unaffected
- tie bE-pIay,in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
COMPANY BUYS LOTS
 AT UNION SPRINGS
County Medical Association Holds An uuaI Meeting and Elects
 Officers.

Union Springs. February 1S-(Special) J. The Fuller Land company of Dothan has purchased 100 lots on Southern Heights from John Thomas. and 1t is their inten- tion to have them laid off and put on the market at an early day.
 Mrs. l.. V. Hightower left this week for St. Louis.
 Miss sudie Wade left a few days past for Baltimore. MT. and Mrs. Tom Wade accompanied her as far as Atlanta.
 The County Medical association met last week, and the following officers were elected: President. Dr. J. l.. Bowman; vice president, pr. W. H. Sellers; secre- tary, Dr. C. M. Franklin; treasurer, Dr. T. J. Dean.
 The following officers were elected Thursday by the Magazine club: Presi- dent, Mrs. l.. NJ Moseley; first vice pres ident Mrs. J. b. Feagin; second vice president, Miss Dorothy Slaughter: secre- tary, Mrs. Gilbert Ramsey; reporter, Mrs. W. T. Stokeley; directors. Mrs D. J.. Park. For seven years this club has kept a pupil in school paying all expenses, be- sides doing other philanthroplc work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
COTTON MILLS HAVE
 RESUMED OPERATION
M. M. Watson, a Prominent Citizen of Baroour County, Is
 Dead.

Eufaula. February R-(Special 1.-The former Chewalla cotton mills of this city resumed operations this morning. The plant has been thoroughly overhauled and put in first-class condition and starts out under favorable auspices. The follow ing is list of the incorporators and of ficers: R. Moulthrop, president; W. L. Wild, secretary and treasurer; J. F. White, vice president and general mana ger; J. H. Hull of New York, G. L. Co., mer, D. B. Mckenzie and Mrs M L. Roberts. The name has been changed to that of the Barbour cotton mills
 M. M. Watson, a prominent and in- fluential citizen of the county, died at his home near Rocky Mount and was buried yesterday. Deceased has been postmaster at Gu!ano for the past ten years. His wife, several grown children and three brothers survive him. He was over SC years old and was a veteran of the war and has resided near his home all of his life
 Invitations are out to the approaching wedding of Miss Lily Bush and William Stewart. who reside in the county near Cotton Hill. The prospective bride is a daughter of A. B. Bush who was at one time a member of the legislature She is a gifted and cultured young woman who is much admired The intended groom Is a sterling farmer who Is highly esteemed in this section of the state. The Rev M. B. Wharton of this city will officiate and the VOW will be solemnized at the family home on Thursday evening next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
CASES CONTINUED
 IN POLICE COURT
J. A. BUTTERY IS NOT ABLE TO ATTEND ON ACCOUNT OF IN- JURIES RECEIVED IN A FIGHT WITH ROBERT WILCOX.

Decatur, February S.-(Special )-The trial of J. A. Buttery and Robert Will cox, who engaged in shooting scrape late Saturday night, was continued in po- lice court today. MT. Buttery was not able to appear. However he is improV- ing as rapidly as can be expected and it is thought that he will be out in a few days, as his wound is not regarded as being serious.
 An unknown negro was run down by a freight train in the yards near the union passenger station this morning and badly hurt. Both of his legs and one, of his arms were badly mashed. It is said that the negro was attempting to catch a moving freight train.
 Just as soon as the material can be had work will commence on the erection of a city hall. The building will be of modern design and will cost something like $l0000. It will be built on Church street, between Bank and Vine streets. The lot has already been secured.
 Morgan county is soon to have a court of law and equity. The bill creating this court has already passed the state legis- lature. This new court will have juris- dction over all misdemeanors committed in the county and will abolish the pres ent county court. There are already sev- eral spoken of as probable applicants for the judgeship of this court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
TO HOLD INSTITUTE
 EARLY IN MARCH
Lenten Season Is Being Duly Observed at Eufaula-Dispensary
 Will Open Soon.

Eufaula, February 1S.-(Special.) )-The Barbour County Sunday School institute will convene in this city on March ?, and will be in session two or three days. The programme will embrace addresses by Judge Carthel, Hon. B. Davie and Miss Kennedy, and the occasion promises to be largely attended
 The Lenten season is being appro- priately observed here The attendance upon the Episcopal church yesterday was unusually large, and the Rev. Bertram Brown delivered an able and instructive sermon on the origin and observance of the season. The Rev. Brown also an- nounced that the bishop would visit the parish on March TO-
 Charley Mitchell. well-known barber and respected negro. dropped dead at the depot here yesterday while conversins with a friend. Ee had not complained and was apparently in good health. Heart failure is assigned as the cause.
 The dispensary system will go into eff feet here on the 14th of next month. The storehouse on Broad street, now occu- pied by l.. $. Cohen & Co. as a saloon will be used, and J. B. Garland, J. N. Bradley and Tobe Sylvester have been chosen to conduct 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
COMMISSION AFTER
 CUMBERLAND CO,
Heated Meeting at Meridian-Formal
 Local Manager Called Deceiver By General Manager Hume.

Meridian, February 1S.-(Speeial 1.-The adjourned meeting of the railroad conl- mission and the officials of the cumber- land Telephone company, with citizens of Meridian, today developed into a stren- uous affair that at times threatened to break out into more than a mere investl- gation.
 The meeting was presided over by Presi- dent McNair of the commission, and n number of the subordinate officials of the company were present besides General Manager Leland Hume.
 When MT. Threefoot was requested to take the stand by President MeNatr. MT. Hume stated that 1t was not necessary to take further evqidence nor to rehash that heard at the meeting on the 4th Inst, and that his company would plead guilty 10 the charge of there having been some discrimination in the rates charged put he laid all the blame on J. l.. Peavey former local manager for the company.
 He said the books Of the company would be gladly submitted in evidence, but claimed that they had been doctored' and could not be used in the defense that the company would make.
 MT. Peavey took the stand and made a lengthy statement, during which he was repea tedly interrupted Dy MT huhle "ltl calculations of That's falsehood, ' 'dThats a deception" You're deceiver, V etc. During his statements he mentioned that he had received certain instructions from MT. Powell, and that gentleman nromptlv interrupted with q disclaimer.
 MT. Peavey insisted in his statements. however and MT. Hume said that in def erence 10 the members Of the commission and others present he would not use the good old Anglo-Saxon word for it. but that MT Peavey knew what he meant
 After the heated session the members Of the commission intimated that decision in the case may be expected tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
THREE BOYS HAD
 ECZEMA OF HEAD
One Mothers Trials ls-Little Ones Treated at Dispensary for Three Months Did Not Seem to lm- prove Suffered Five Months.
ALL WERE PERFECTLY
 CURED BY CUTlCURA

"My three children had eczema for five months A little sore would ap- pear on the head and seemed very itchy, increasing day after day. The baby had had 1t about a week when the sec ond boy took the disease and few sores developed, then the third boy took them to the N Dispensary, and they told me that the children had ring worm, but they did not seem to inn prove. Then heard of the Cuticura Remedies, and I thought I would write you about my case, and when l got the Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Oint- ment I bathed the children's heads with warm water and Cutioura Soap and then applied tho Cuticura Oint- ment. In few weeks they had inn proved, and when their heads were well you could see nothing of the sores. 1 should be very glad to let others know about the great Cuticura Remedies. Mrs. Kate Keim, SIS West 29th St., New York, N. r., Nov. l, 5, and 7, 1906"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
BuffaIoes Meet.

The Benevolent Order of Buffalos met last night in the Elks' hall and elected their remaining officers which, on &C., count of the lack of time, were not elected last Thursday night. The com- mittee which was selected at the last meeting for five days permanent shell ter for the herd, reported that a suitable place had not been found, but hoped to have one by the next meeting. The charter members number something ovver fifty, among whom are some of the most prominent men in the city. All the members are very much interested in the organization and are entering into it with the proper spirit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
PRATTVILLE Y. M. C. A.
 HAS BEEN ORGANIZED
Temporary Quarters Are Dedicated By Local Ministers and Others
 Interested.

Prattville, February 1S.-(Special)- J. There has been an effott here for more than two years looking towards the or ganization of a Y. M. r. A. for Pratt vile. The effort was first made to buy a lot and build suitable Tor the purpose, but serious drawbacks we're encountered along that line, and last fall the leaders in this thought leased la building, and proceeded to organize flor the present and conduct the servlcts and work of the association in this leased building
 There is today a very satisfactory mem bership that is growing all the time.
 The building has beeh renovated and fully equipped for the york of the asso- ciaton, and was dedha;ed yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Addresses were made by the local miniters besides two visiting ministers.
 The association of Pratville enters the field for good to the young men with bright prospects. For the present at least their quarters in 5he Hagler build ing on Main street aft ample for all needs. It Is expected It some day in the future to build stitable structure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-19
An Effort to Escape.

Will Snow, a dusky citizen from Mont. gomery, charged with stealing pair of trousers from Polets dry goods store, made an effort to escape from Policeman Jenkins yesterday afternoon. but about the time he had got himself in good run ming order Policeman Jenkins gave the command 'haltp' and fired, the negro thinking that death was staring him in the face, surrendered himself and was taken to the lookup