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Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

A contributor to the local demo-
cratic organ suggests that "our city
council is spending It's time quar-
relling over a lot Of what seems to me
personal matters" For a democratic
paper 70 print this about democratic
council is little short of political
treason.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

year is largely in excess OF that for the
preceding year. 1t is gratifying to
know that the Nebraska companies
have not suffered any as a result Of
insurance exposures and agitation.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

The chief fault which the demo-
cratic World-Herald finds with Chief
OF Police Donahue is that he takes his
orders from his superior officers and
not from the editor of the World
Herald
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16
ENCOURAGING Home Industry.

d. LOUIS tepuDlc.
A citizen Of Nebraska offers 800 in gold
TO every couple who marry in his county.
There are perhaps pessimlsts who would
Insist that the only difference between this
man and the ordinary bunko steerer is
that the Nebraskan offers his gold In the
shape OF coins instead of bricks.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

George B. Cox. the political boss of
Ohio, was robbed of $4,000 in New
York. The robbery was evidently the
work of high grade experts.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

President Roosevelt has addressed
his Arbor day proclamation ITO the
school children of the United States"
The school children should feel duly
honored.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

The public has a little interest in
the speedy conclusion of the Creighton
viii contest The inheritance tax to
be paid on that estate is expected to
give Douglas county ten to fftesn
miles Of paved county roads. and this
generation would like to have some
enjoyment Of these improvements,
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

The Millers' National Federation has
declared for a revision OF the tarifi.
The next number on the program will
be Uncle Joe Cannon giving the mill
ers' federation an anaesthetic.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

Senator LaFollette says President
Roosevelt needs a yindication. The
men who have been opposing the pres
ldent have more need Of vindieation.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

Attorney Delmas will learn that
"dementia Americana" is more preva-
lent on base ball fields than on roof
gardens.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

King Edward told King Alfonso that
their countries were bound together
by "a community of interests" That
sounds like a talk between railroad
presidents
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

According TO statistics compiled by
the insurance commissioner. the vol
ume OF business written by Nebraska
insurance companies during the past
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

A Kansas minister declares that the
wicked are unhappy. He is basing
his conclusion on hearsay evidence, Of
course.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

Rare indeed are the reformers who are
willing to devote a lifetime to the improve
ment Of human conversation. All honor
then to the Wyoming woman who refused
Tor twenty-seven consecutive years to
speak to menl
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

Mr.. Hearst refused to attend a
Bryan dinner in New York, although
It is generally believed that he had
the price.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

Colonel Bryan and ex-senator
Thurston have spoken again from the
same platform, but not on the same
side of the political fence.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

The claim that the enforcement Of
the pure food law will drive cheap"
whisky from the market is not well
founded. There is no cheap whisky.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

1t might be more fitting to change
the name from the Isle of Pines to the
Isle of Whines.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

The launching of the Adlai Steven
son vice presidential boom cannot be
postponed much longer.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16
WHEN our OF Town.

WHEN OUT OF TOWN.
Subscribers leaving the city tem-
pOrnriIy should have The Bee
mailed TO them. Address will he
changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

The fact that this anti Roosevelt
movement is labeled "a rich mans
conspiracy" furnishes most of us with
an alibi.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

A correspondent wants to know IL
the IS" In Attorney Delmas' name Is
silent. There is nothing silent about
Mr.. Delmas.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

That advance in the telegraph rates
threatens to increase the number Of
messages marked Collect"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

Pa Rourke might urge his players
to emulate President Roosevelt in big
stick work.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

A Nebraska legislature that did not
juggle with the sportsman's calendar
would be unique.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

1t is certainly the irony of fate
. that all the saloons in Lincoln should
be closed just at the book beer season
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

'W7IWI ITllIIEITITIl
The Dropping OF the Bank OF England
discount rate il a certain sign that the
worlds financial atmosphere has consid-
eraIly less caloric IN It than Il had a month
ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

Of the metropolis carry 10000 more persons
each day than its entire population. OF
4, ESQ 900 in all
Inspection OF the scales OF coal dealers
in the city shows an average shortage Of
100 pounds to each ton OF coal weighed.
The scales inspected showed an average
weight out Of balance OF twenty-pina
pounds
Finishing touches have been put on the
private museum OF j. Pierpont Morgan at
Thirty-sixth street and Madison avenue.
When Mr.. Morgan's plans are perfected
the private museum will house the most
costly and artistically valuable private coll
lection Of rare books, paintings Of the old
masters and artists OF modern schools
and tapestries in the world.
All OF the wealth in art treasures pos
sessed by Mr. Morgan is not. however in
this country His London home contains
at least S1O.0OO.oOO worth OF valuable works.
Here hangs the famous stolen Gains
borough" the duchess OF Devonshire, for
which Mr.. Morgan paid $4,000
When the tariff laws are shaped moro
to his views, It Is said that Mr.. Morgan
intends to bring his London treasures to
New York. The value of Mr. Morgan's
entire collection is estimated at more than
SO. 1000.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

Daily average ............. .32,237
CHARLES c. ROSEwATBR,
General Manager.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before me this LIST day OF April, 1901
(SeaD NJ. b. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State Of Nebraska. Douglas County, 81;
Charles g. Rosewater, general manager OF
The Bee Publishing Company, being duly
sworn says that the actual number on tull
md complete copies OF The Daily, morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month Of March 1901 was as follow.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

What is that fellows ocoupationf he
says he works about the public ohices."
80 he does; works about everybody In
them. "-Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

Foraker looked over his broken fences In
Ohio.
What's the user" he growied. "aow's a
man to keep up fence IL Bill Taft II
going TO sit on it, 1 wish that fellow would
train down."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

"Mary!' yelled the poet, why don't you
keep that kid quiet7 What's the matter
with him. anyway"
I'm sure don't know" replied his pa
tient wife; I'm singing one Of your iuiia-
bies to the little darling. "-PhiladelphiA
Press
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

Raynor-I know, OF course, that old Prag-
matt Is extensively positive and controveF-
sial, but he's generally right, isn't her"
Shyne-Blame him, yes. That's what
makes him so offensive. Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

But" asked the girls mother, couldn't
you tell he was going to kiss your
Yes, mother" replied the dear girl but
there wasn't any one to tell. He was the
only one present and he knew already
Philadelphia Press.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-16

Mother-That young man who wants "a
marry our daughter Grace is a pennilesa
young fellow.
Father-Then is he also a Graceles,
youth indianapolis Star
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-15
ENTERTAINED AT CARDS

Mr.. aud Mrs. Thos. s Shepherd de-
entertained "a number of their
friends Thursday night at their home on
Princess Anne street at progressive
euchre from $40 to IL O'Clock. in honor
of their guests, Misses Marie Brown
and Mamie Noble. of Richmond. At the
conclusion of the game refreshments were
served. Miss Fannie Beale won the
ladies' prize, IA handsome ladies parasOl.
and Mr.. Vim. boswell and Mr. Barton
Mason cut for the gentlemen's prize, n
handsome packethoOk. Mr. boswell
was successful. MIR. Raleigh Taylor got
"a lemon as the BOBBY prize. Those pres
ent were:
Misses Edith Barber, Beryl Barber,
Nora Goodrich, Jennie Goolrick, Lena
Harrison, Elizabeth Conway. Jennie
Maitland, Mamie Fick len, Fannie Beale.
Judith Shepherd, Josephine Wright. of
Richmond, Marie Brown, Of Rich
mond. Mamie Noble, of Richmond.
Miss Kirk, of Pittsburg, Mrs. William
boswell, New Orleans, Mrs Philip Stern,
Indianapolis, Miss Bradbury, of Orange.
Miss Henry. Rappahannock; Messrs.
c. O'Conor Goodrich, W. h Goodrich
Granville r. Swift. J. Conway Chichester.
Frank NJ. Chichester, Paul Karsten, Jr,
f. l. W. Green, Harrison Montgomery.
w. ii. Hurkamp. Raleigh Taylor, Mayo
Smith, Philip Stern, Barton Mason,
Stansbury Ficklen. Gaseous Chichester,
VIM boswell
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-15
BETTY WASHINGTON LEWIS
CHAPTER, D. A. R.

The annual meeting OF the Betty
Washington Lewis Chapter.D. A. R..was
held Monday afternoon at the residence.
oil NJ RS. 2. V. Daniel Officers for the
coming year We're elected a. follows.
Regent. Mrs. John T. Goodrich; vice re-
gent, Mrs. VIM. H. Richards; registrar.
Mrs. Nj. ). Chancellor; recording secre-
tary, Miss Sallie n. Gravatt: correspond-
ing secretary, Mrs. r. l.. Stoffregen ::
treasurer, Mrs II. NJ Eckenrode; histo-
rian, Mrs. J. b. Gray. The Colonial
relics, which have been so kindly loaned
by many residents here, will Ice collected
next Tuesday, and securely packed.
ready Tor shipment to Jamestown on
notification from authorities there.
This chapter has made contributions
recently towards the fund for the resto-
ration of old Bruton church, and
Tor the expenses of packing aud ship.
ment of antiques to the Exposition and
towards the hospitality and entertain
ment fund. Much interest WAS mani
Tested by the members in the work for
the present year, W hich will be taken np
actively in the early fall Mrs Daniel
entertained the chapter, after the meet
ing, at an elaborate and beautifully
served luncheon. IL was greatly re-
GREETED that every member could not be-
present to enjoy her cordial hospitality.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-15
SPOTSYLvANIA
Notes and Personals.

MArlc, -. June l2th. 1907.
Ihos' who wer,. fortunate enough 10
have tobacco plants have 1T theircropS.
anu arr now busy turning the soil for
peas aud miliet
Several from this section attended the
reunion. and ali agr,.e h was AN event
never % be- forgotten
Mr.. 4. X. Coleman and brother. Mr.. T.
y coleman. attended Caroline court
Monday. The latter il one Of SpOtsyl-
vanin's most promising lawyer. aud We
gladly greet him ~ our future Common
wealth's attorney.
Mrs. Mamie Coleman. with friends, il
taking in .he JamestOw WI exposition this
week
Miss Lula NJ Chewning, of Gatewuod.
il spending some time with her brother.
Mr. ". o Chewing.
Mr.. q. =. Faulkner has been sick Dr.
j. ". Davis attended him.
DR. &. II. Davis. - recent graduate Of
the University of Medicine, Richmond. il
spending u Will. at his old home near
PartlOw. Many congratulations and
good wishes are showered upon him
His father, DIR. j. W. Davis. il now one
Of the oldest M. DIS IN many miles.
Marve Sunday School is i'm "a most
nourishiug condition. having a total en-
rOllment of % with good average at
tendance. Each member seems anxious
for the success of the school. Much good
has already been done. May the good
work gO ON. v
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-15
A STATEMENT
From Drs. BTannon. HaIa and sreni. Bay View
Hospital

We have recently had our attention
called To a report which appeai ed in the
Star of May the 2Sth and subs uuently
in The Free Lance, that Drs. f. Il Bran
non, ". ". Hala and ". L. Brent were
dishOnorably discharged from the medi.
cal staff of Bay View Hospital. Balti-
more. Md. We wish To emphaticanv
deny this report. We voluntarily re-
signed our positions ~ resident physi-
clans for good reasons which were given
by us, and published in the Baltimore
papers. We requested that orr resigna-
tiOns he accepted at once. and on the
same day (the , lst day of May) each of
Us received u letter from the superintend-
ent relieving Us from duty. and We left
the institution the following morning.
We have enclosed you an article publish
ed by the Baltimore News May the 2Jth,
which gives our reasons for resigninQ
Rather than be in this institution with
these facts existing we voluntarily re-
signed and left the Institution.
We learn that subsequent to this we
We're condemned by the board for leav-
ing our patients. after having been re-
lieved from duty by the Superintendent
but the superintendent alone is respon-
sible for this. We simply desire to make
this statement to properly present the
facts as they really exist. Hoping you
will give this explanation a space in
your columns, thanking you in ad.
vance, we beg to- remain
Respectfully yours,
W. W. Hala, NJ. ID.
h. III. BrannOn. NJ. ID.
W. l.. Brent. NJ. ID.
Baltimore, Md, June 10, 1907.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-15
HAMPTON ROADS HATEFUL
Young HoIcomb's Grandfather Served on
lonclad Menimac.

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Ian1.s Nich',Is,n Rem. r,.'s.,,..r.,,, =.
Ssatcs Na,ry s,ran5fa,bnr - N;,Isb;'.,,,.',.
EranLlin y 1I"i.,,',t' H.. :.
annne, the ,issin,, in IN. - p, IL
Iannrb fron, a., b.'ttl..hi,, N;,oa...,.,
in Uamntop Roads nm Nr,Iay nie,h,
nlav,d "a nrnmin.nt mart in the fawnns
rivil u-ar hattla,f Itau,ntn, Ri. D..
tween th, Nnnitnr ard H.. V..rr;nna,. a.,
vvas nro,ot.l hv ~. r,nf.darata
Con.,rl.ss So ...,ou.,. "a ,.,r;.l'.;'i.,.
cnndrc, in c'rtaf,, l,,,nra,,,,,. -
talin,,s ,,hi.h Lo accn,n,'li.b IA -, ~
IocaIitv
Yon1o UoIcoui,.s ,,,tb.r = a. dor,,,
ter of C,nr Rarn.v md th. ,-rar'9I,,n
ms nr,,I,aIlv Inst liz Ef. in e., -
,vat,rs vvLcr.. tl,, ,,r,udf,.,b., fnn.,h, -,
,,,iIantlv nsorly - lis ,s,'t,,-,, o.,
A. ~, b'',,i-;,'., 80 a.. .i,.;I - ..
Rarnev resigned irom the rnited St"fes
aervirS u,Li,h Ia. hal ent.red in $50
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-15
A CARD FROM Mr.. C. f. TOWSON
Fnlmnnth. Yn.- linn 12th 100

Falmouth, Va, June 18th, 1907.
To The Free Lance.
In replying To publication in youri issue
OF the Ia inst, signed by the Demo
cratic Committee of stafford Co, charg-
ing me with Misrepresentation taken
OF iacts III nay statement of your meeting
which nominated "A sheriff, / can only
reiterate what then said and give the
committee the benefit of the doubt as
To whether they understood my PROPOSE
ton or not. thought | made il clear
that neither nor my friends were willing
To accept any other terms than half the
emoluments OF the office, should either of
uS be elected, and while there was no
guarantee 10y the committee to this effect
in fact they said that was matter be-
tween Mr.. MOncure and myself, but from
an expression from the chairman stating
it was pretty well understood with re-
gard To the deputy, | felt assured it
would take no action as far as | was
concerned either individually or as a
body. in making any other arrangement
The first publication of May the 18th
was so at variance with the facts as
they actually occurred, hence my card, in
that IL stated that after Mr.. MOncure
had thanked the committee for the nom
inatiOn Mr.. Towson pledged his hearty
support, aud said he acquiesced in the
action taken. This statement is entirely
incorrect, AZ | gave no expression what
ever OF approval or disapproval. In re-
ply to Mr.. Moncure's statement | will
simply say, the offer of lone half was
made to him while we were in consulta-
ton as well as in the committee room
These were the terms under which sub
mitted my claims. Subsequently much
better proposition was made by friend
oil mine, which was one-third of the sal
AIRY and two lower districts, which he de-
clined. L. r. TowsOn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-15
FATHER AND SON ARRESTED
{. C. cEnesl and Arthur [. caneaI Accused Of
Stealing Shoes.

MI. VS.. Lowe complained to Sergeant
Chichester Thursday that "A pair of shoes
had been stolen from him aud described
the two men who were in the store a
short time before the shoes were missed
Chichester went down town in the direc-
ton taken 10y the men and caught the
older man Offering for sale "A pair Of chill
dren's shoes to Beckey Stanton, "A color
ed woman of celebrity. near the wharf.
" nile the younger man stood near hy
He arrested both and found a pair of
men shoes on the person ofthe younger
man, which were Identified 10y Mr. Lowe.
The men arr father and SOM. q. Car
neal and Arthur l.. Carneal-both of
whom live here. The son, Arthur, said
ms father had stolen the shoes. which
the old man denied. They We're Jailed and
Friday morning fined 81 and costs each
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-15
Mr.. B. WHlTLOCK DROWNED

Mr. B. WhtlOck. while bathing and
boating m Stubs mill pond, on last
sunday afternoon. in company with
Tucker Robinson. Russell Payne and
some other smaller boys accidentally got
IN water over his head. aud in spite OF the
Efforts of his companions To- save him, was
drowned
Messrs. Mark Smith and Bonnie Whit
lock, who Were some distance further NJ
;he pond engaged in lining stray swarm
of bees, were attracted by the cries of the
other boys aud quickly arrived ON the
scene. hut not until the body had sunk
Mr.. Smith dived several times after the
body and finally found IL living ON the
bottom. in about eight het 81 water and
brought il t. the shore Every effort
WAS made To revive the deceased. hut
without success He was buried Tuesday
afternoon at the home Of his father, Mr..
II Frank Nhitlock. near Belmont.
The father, brothers and sisters of the
deceased are almost overcome with grief.
aud they have the sympathy of the en-
tire community.
The deceased was - years old and
made his home with hisiather aud work
ed ON his farm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-15
STAFFORD
Notes. Personals. Etc

Garrisonville. Va. June -. 1907.
Not ia our day and generation have
W. had similar spell 81 cod. wet
wheath~r AT this season. The outlook
Tor q crop grows daily NOR uniavorabl..
Wheat i already cut short. and the bud
worm II playing havoc with what
stands. Grass II flied with weeds and
hriArs and corn iu certain sections has
not ye- been planted
Politics Ia and about this place is
about all there IL Of interest 70 discuss at
this time For Congress, # our section
had the say. Il. Lindsay Gordon would
certainly be- elected.
Hon. &. &. Carlin addressed the VOTERS
OF Stafford at Stafford Store and at
Powers Store. near KectOry 4. o.. Sat
urday last He being hate i'm lenehiny
Whitewater missed his train and had To
remain over night there
No man heels sale in driving over the
roads, and should a person b., so un-
fortunate ~ To be called out at night To-
ride over them. he feels a. though he il
taking his life in his own hands.
Miss Emma Garrison, our efficient
operator of the telephone exchar ge here.
Is visiting relatives in your city.
Mr. r. Is. Payne. of Ashland XIV.
spent "a few days last week with hi-
brother Dr. Payne. in this place
Miss Fannie Bell, of near RectOry, is
visiting relatives in Washington
The Aqua Dramatic Club will give an
entertainment at the RectOry Hall. this
place, Thursday night
Miss Mamie Edmunds, OF Warrenton.
has been visiting friends in the village.
Mrs, Fannie Flatiord, of Toluca, has
been sick
Hard cider and other "soft drinks"
flowed SO freely near Miles Z. o. ON
Sunday last that Squire Norman was
kept busy writing warrants.
The Jr. o. L. A. NJ. OF this place will
give an entertainment at this place ON
July 4th for the benefit of the lodge hall
which will lie erected in the near future
A game OF baseball will be played op-
pOsite the picnic grounds between the
mines of Falmouth and Garrisonville.
Everybody come and have IA good time,
aud IN doing so encourage IA noble enter
prise
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-15
JOHN TAYLOR GUILTY
Convicted of Murder In First Degree in Caroline.

John Taylor. whose trial occupied two
days at Bowling Green, was on Wednes-
day found guilty Of murder in the fret
degree, the jury being out only fifteen
minutes. This il the second trial Of Tay-
Tor. The first resulted in a hung Jury.
eleven being for first degree murder and
one for second degree.
The crime for which Taylor will pay
the death penalty was committed about
the second of last February at negro
irulic, when lac and several of his gang
tried To start "A fuss. which resulted in
the deliberate, cold-hlooded murder Of
Jeniier Coleman, u peaceable colored
man. 10y Taylor.
Taylor WAS ably represented 10y Judge
l.. e. Moncure and Mr. X. &. Moncure
and the Commonwealth 10y Mr. ". H.
Ennis. it, attorney.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-15
KING GEORGE
Death Of Mrs. Farmer Personals

Hing George Go. Va. June f3. 1907
Mrs. Charles Farmer. VIII, ,f A. g.
Farmer. died az h-r hun,.. in IA. I,.
ueiShnorhood several dAy~ n..s. and H..
ln."iin"nt w1~ made at Pot .ua,. church
mhete the funeral services Were. l.lf
MT-- artner was An earnest Christian,
woman. and adorned the faith v.Lica
size proiess,'d. For a number az -
ste had been a sufferer from rhen,ne,s b..
which was accompanied bv cou.iif,f,ti.,,,
from which she died Patiently shn No..
her suherings, till death was ~ .Uow.l
up IN victory She was true t. am a..
relations of life, "a faithful vile. ,l.vot.5
mother. loving sister and Kind n, iphlnr
ana the sweet influence of her hi, mas not
gone ont because she has he.n trau,-
planted To the Heavenly Home M. il
survived 10y her husband and f.. iar,,.
family of children. most of whom AZ,
grown.
Mr. Paul HOLIDAY has gone To- N,th-
ewS county, where h. will remain some
time
Miss Fannie Love, who ha- been touch
ing at NJ. Allen Smiths, closed her
school last week.
Messrs. William and Algernou Garue I
Oh Washington. sp' mt several DAVIS last
week with Their parents, Mr.. and Mrs
H. l. NRrneft.
Misses Lucy and Ellen Lewis and Viz
Kinla and Stella Dickinson EXPECT L,
leave IN "A day or two for the Jam -town
Exposition
Miss Alice Strachan il visiting her
mother and sisters in Petersburg.
-, Miss J. oslo /. Brown, daughter of Mr.
W. W. Brown. is visiting Mis-. Lucy Eust
near Alexandria
Miss Martha Massey is visiting her
cousin. Mrs. Charles Rogers. near Co
morn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-15
REGULAR MEETING OF R.I.&T. co.

The annual meeting Of the Rappahan.
mock Telephone and Telegraph Go. was
held at the Exchange Hotel here Thurs
day morning. President Robert Beverley
presiding Those in attendance were DR..
{. L. Gravatt. J. II. G.. Beverley. Harry
Baylor, A. +. Turner, Vivian Turner. W.
4. Dickinson. h. NJ. Skinker, G.. b. Con
way, Henry Taylor and +. J. Smith.
The officers elected for the coming year
are: President Robert Beverley: vice pres
idents, +. J. Smith. Harry Baylor and
A. +. Turner: secretary, C. b. Conway;
treasurer, DIR. &. L. Gravatt The board
oi directors is the same ~ last year. The
Affairs oi the company are in good condi-
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-15
Headquarters For
Building Materials

keep all kiHd- OF North Carolina
aud Virginia Lumber. dressed and
andressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash.
Doors, and Blinds. Lime, Cement.
Sslcine Plaster. Plastering Hair.
building and Paving Brick. Tin and
iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
kinds Ready Mixed Paints and Dry
Paint. Linseed Oil. Turpentinc, Dryer
Narnish and Lewiss White Lead,
Paint Brushes of all kinds, Window
Glass aud Putty, Builders Hardware
OF all kinds, Tar Roofing, SheAthine
Paper aud fine Brick
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe aud
Fire Clay Pipe. +. ID. COLE.