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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
ITALY NICKENS, COLoRED, ARRESTED
Charged With Stealing $1,000 From Herring &
Pyke-Sent On to Grand Juy.

Italy Nickens. colored, was arrested
AT Whitewater Wednesday by Detective
johnson, of the Washington detective
Agency, charged with having stolen the
TN box OF Herring \ Pyke which con
tanned II 900 in money and stamps and
valuable papers. He WAS taken To
Stafford Jail and locked up. His prelimi-
nary hearing took place at Stafford Sat
urday before Justice W. NJ. Norman.
In default of $500 bail he was sent on
To September term Of grand Jury.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
AT THE CHURCHES

Rev. 4, W. Hampton Jones. of Glade
Springs, Va, preached at the Baptjst
church Sunday morning and also at
night when the Union Services were held
A large congregation attended each serv-
lee. Mrs. A. p. Rowe and Miss Alice NJ
Gammon sang beautifully a sweet duet
at the night service.
Rev. DIR. Alfred Jones preached at the
Presbyterian church at IL "A. m.
The usual services were held at the
other churches.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED

Joe Harris accidentally killed himself
Sunday near Mineral. He was driving
with his wife. His brother, Wilmer. was
walking, carrying Winchester rife.
Wilmer asked Joe TO let him put the rifle
in the wagon. He took the gun, showed
it over the end gate of the wagon; it dis
charged, the ball entering his right
breast, causing instant death.
DR.. W. j. Coleman was called, but
Harris had expired before any aid could
be rendered He WAS thirty-ive years
old aud leaves wife and several chill
dren
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
Mr.. AND MRS. W. B. JONES
CELEBRATE SILVER WEDDING

Ludlow the hospitable home of Mr..
and Mrs W. b. Jones, of Stafford. was
the scene OF "A pleasant entertainment on
Friday evening. August 2nd. The occa.
sion was the 21th anniversary of their
wedding, and great many friends called
to congratulate the couple The esteem
ana affection OF their friends was further
SHOWN 10y "A goodly array of presents Old
Virginia hospitality was shown by the
bountiiul supper, and the guests depart-
ed at a late hour wishing Mr. and Mr.
Jones many happy returns of the day
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
ESSEX WINS ANOTHER RACE

In the steeplechase for gentlemen
riders, two aud one-hali miles, al Bright
on Beach, ~ Y, Friday, Essex, II 10 10
iavorite. romped home ten lengths in
front of Blue Pigeon. with ParsOn Kelly
three lengths back. beating Guardian a
head. The purse was worth $77O to
winner, with 800 in gold plate added
IL will b. recalled that Esscx il owned
by citizens of fredericksburg, Messrs.
Dun and j. NJ W. Green.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
DEFEATED CANDIDATES
ASK RECOUNT

t. c. Pitcher. who was defeated for
State senate by G.. X. Fletcher, and A.
ID. Kelly, who was defeated by NJ. NJ
Green for house of delegates, in the
Democratic primary in Fauquier, have
filed notice OF protest with county chair
man, charging Irregularities, and asking
a recount. Fietcher's majority il said
to be IL over Pitcher, and Green's IS
over Kelly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
DEATH Of A CHILD

Jerry Kent Norris, the one and a half
year old son of Mrs. Mary f.. Norris and
the late Ii. +. Norris, died at the home
OF his mother, on Main street, OF menin-
gifts Sunday night, after IA brief illness
The body was taken to Culpeper over
the Narrow Gauge X. r. Monday morn
ing for interment beside his father.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
NARROW ESCAPE

Samuel Eastburn Perry, the little three
year old son of Mr.. and Mrs. =. b. Perry.
on Weldon street. fell from the second
story window OF the dwelling house
down into the yard this morning With
the exception of few scratches on his
Knees he seems To be all right, and il
playing around home as usual.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
REV. R. A. WILLIAMS
Granted Months Vacation.

The Baptist church has granted 20
Rev X. A. Williams, the pastor, "A months
vacation, and he left Saturday for near
by points to begin his four weeks Of rest
and recreation. Mr.. Williams will
arrange to have his pulpit supplied each
Sunday during his absence.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
REVIVAL AT TABERNACLE CHURCH

An interesting revival of religion has
been going on all the week at Tabernacle
VI. r. church in Spotsylvania county.
-Four persons were received into church
fellowship on Friday night. and the
meeting continued Sunday and Monday
nights. DR. Ray will have all day serv-
Ices on Tuesday next, and dinner will he
served ON the grounds. All invited.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
1T LOOKS HIGH TO A FARMER

Messrs. Charles T. Purk. and W. III.
Deshazo, of King George, have returned
from a trip to Atlantic City. Charley
says It's the fastest place he ever struck
and they had "A good time, but 81 90 per
day Tor board and lodging looks high Tor
"a farmer who knocks clods for a living.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
ANOTHER HANDSOME RESIDENCE
FOR WASHINGTON AVE.

Rev. r. A. Williams has contracted
with Mr.. +. G.. Helm for the erection of a
handsome residence with all modern i'm
provements On his lot. on the east side
oil Mary Washington Avenue, adjoining
the residence OF the late Major Lacy.
Work will begin in few DAYS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
Mr.. H. H. M'LEAN
Elected Principal Of Washington, N. c.. High
School.

Mr.. h. IL Mclean. of this city. has
been electes principal of the city high
school OF Washington, n. e., aud has
accepted. The Position il good one
and he will enter upon his duties about
Sept. LIST
Mr.. Mclean is agraduate OF Fredaricks-
burg college. and "a talented young man
oil much promise, and has "A host of friends.
VINO, while regretting that he will leave
fredericksburg, wish him the greatest
success in his new position.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
ROBBERY
Home Of M. Andrew 3. Jones Entered While
Family Was at Church.

While Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew b. Jones
oi Spotsylvania county, about miles
from the city, were attending the Baptist
church here Sunday, IA thief entered their
nome by cutting out "a pane of glass and
Then raising the window. He succeeded
In finding about $l5 in money. and ate
or carried OF most of the dinner that had
been prepared. Officers are working ON
the case.
The home OF Mr.. Jas. Perry, in same
Iocalty. was entered in the same way
and some clothing and a razor stolsn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
SALEM CHURCH
PR0TRAcTsD MEETING

A protracted meeting will commence
at Salem church, Spotsylvania county,
next Wednesday night, Aug. 9TH, at \
O'Clock. The pastor. Rev W. J. Decker
will be assisted by Rev DR.. W. C. Tay-
Tor, of Petersburg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
DEATH IN ORANGE

Mrs. j. W. Davis died at her home at
Flat Run, Orange county, few DAYS
ago, OF consumption, aged 3S years.
She leaves her husband and six children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06

| have opened "a livery stable on Com
merce street, opposite the park, where |
am prepared 10 serve the public with
teams OF all kinds. Orders will have
prompt attention. Phone 122.
y39-blm r q. Hildrup.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
B0UlWARE-PITTS

Mr.. VIM. S. Boulware and Miss Carrie
a. Pitts. both Of Caroline, Were married
July 3lst, at the Methodist parsonage
at Bowling Green, Rev. II. l.. Busby
OIIiciating.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
DRIVING HORSE DEAD

Morgan the well known black driv-
ing horse of Miss 'Bannon, near Fal-
mouth, died Friday from colo caused by
drinking too much water when he was
heated
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
BREAD. BREAD RREAD

Mothers Bread. Grandma's Bread, Rye
Bread, Graham Bread, Plain White
Bread. cream Bread, Pullman Bread at
Brannan's. See our ad elsewhere.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDMONT RAILROAD
Tvs TABLE No. IS.
In erect a. A. N. March I. IpOs.

CONNEXIONS At Frederickshurg with r. p A y
X. X. and Maryland. Delawsrc and virginia Rain.
Chesapeake Ohio r. r. - "o
The only line ~ the ChancelIorsviIIe and WI.
deFn~ss Battlenolds ~"
haaterr htendard Time. Daily erceptSundAr
". II. RICHARDS. Gen HAuaser
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN SEPT. %

The Public Schools Of the city will re-
open for the next session on Monday.
September I'd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06

EOh SALE
l will be mt Bowling Green Monday.
August 18th. with a fine lot Of horses
and mules to sell or trade forgood cattle.
Come one, come all and look at them.
a6-3t b. l.. Coe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
TALL SAMPLE OF TIMOTHY

Mr.. Stephen A. Jett, OF Stafford.
brought a sample of his timothy hay TO
our Office Saturday, which measured 81
feet in height.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-08-06
R., r. & P. CHANGE OF SCHEDULE

See the new schedule Of the r., r. 4 p.
x. K, which goes into effect Monday,
Aug. .. 1907.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-22
MUST HAVE THEM
Mr. Vests Order to Police Regard
Ing Auto Tags.

Despite the fact that the new. automo.
bile metal tags with the respective mum.
there are approximately 900 machines I'm
neat IN appearance and only cost 81 the
owners of the machines are not making
haste to apply for them. There were
z.ooo OF these mineral tags made. and
there are approximately 200 machines in
the District. but less than 500 tags have
been issued up to date.
commissioner West does not ,f,.a nj.
pack"ardness on the part of the autoists
and he has issued strict orders to Mai
sylvester. chief of police, to the effect
that all automobiles being operated in tn.
District of Columbia must have the new
Official tag by the first day of next moptb
After that date the police are to arrest
any person found operating a machine
without the new tag Mr. West is Salts
fed that this order will make the back-
ward ones come to the front
he Is having a specially designed far
made for the use of the motorcycles Tia
tags just adopted by the District are said
10 DE 100 large and awkward for this
class of machines and he has received
numerous complaints. The new tag being
MADE Tor the motorcycle will be ahont
half the size of the ordinary tag ana a,t,i
be red in color ' van
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-22
Prominent Huntsman Hurt.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

LEESBURG. Va, October q, 1907.
Mr.. Chamberlain, a prominent member
Of the Middlesex Hunt Club of Boston.
Mass. which has its headquarters near
here for the hunting season, met with a
serious accident on the second run of the
season today. The meet was held at
Clark's Gap. about three miles above
Leesburg. and the accident occurred near
that place soon after the start
Mr.. Chamberlain was attempting to
force his horse over several bars In a
barbed-wire fence when the animal
swerved, and in taking the fence was
caught in the wire and fell on its head.
Mr.. Chamberlain was caught beneath the
animal. and. besides being severely cut
and bruised. had his leg paralyZed. and.
1t Is feared, received internal injuries.
The horse died instantly. it's neck having
been broken.
Mr.. Chamberlain was brought to Lees
burg In the conveyance Of one of the fol-
lowers of the hunt and the run was dis
continued for the day.
Mr.. Seager, another member Of the Mid
dlesex Club. also had fall, in which
his nose was broken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-22

policy that. In putting an end to certain
admitted evils. also puts an end to certain
demonstrable benefits. Many of us be-
lieve that the act unduly exalts the princi-
pie of competition and fails to lay due
emphasis upon the public benefits which
may follow from properly regulated and
supervised cooperation. The distinction
between combinations which are reason
able and may we'll be permitted and those
which are unreasonable and must at all
hazards be forbidden is one which ought
not to be surrendered or overlooked.
1T Is most important question, there
fore. whether the time has not come when
this act should be amended in order to re-
lieve. not corporations, but the people.
from limitations upon their business ac-
tivity which this act imposes. although in
reality they are not necessary in the pub
lie interest. 1t is not combination itself
so much as it is unfair discrimination
which should arouse our criticism and our
opposition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-22

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-22
DEATH OF JOHN HELMUS.
Buffet Manager at the Ebbitt House
for Forty Years.

John Helmus. manager of the Ebbitt
House buffet for nearly forty years. died
at the family residence. 800 r street
northwest. yesterday afternoon at 80
o'clock. Mr.. Helmus had been ailing for
the last two years, but until several days
ago it was not believed he was near
death. At that time he began to grow
worse and he passed quietly away. The
funeral services will take place from the
family residence tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock. Rev. H. Schroeder will probably
conduct the services.
During the service of Mr.. Helmus at
the Ebbitt House he was under both Mr.
Caleb Willard and Mr.. Henry Burch
Many prominent army and navy men at
times met in the cafe and of his acquain
ance with these men Mr.. Helmus used
to tell long stories to his intimate friends.
Generals Grant. Sherman and Bacon and
the members OF their stats met there at
different times. and Mr.. Helmus often
took part In their social talks.
Mr.. Helmus wife, one son and one
brother survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-22
SUGGESTS A NEW SITE
ENipse South of White House
for Grant Statue.
VIEWS OF GEN. OLIVER
Effect of Placing Memorial in the
Botanic Garden.
WOULD ELIMINATE LATTER
Greenhouses and Most Of the Trees
in the Reservation Would Have
to Be Removed.

Gen. oliver. acting secretary of war.
who is entitled to a good share of the
credit for having saved the Crittenden
and other historic trees In the Botanic
Garden from the woodlands ak to make
room for the Grant monument, was
sufficiently interested in the matter to
visit the garden a few days ago and
look over the ground for himself. In
view Of the fact that he is not a mem
Der of the Grant memorial commission,
which alone has Jurisdiction in the mat
ter. he has a natural delicacy Ill talk
ing about 1t for publication.
Speaking solely. however, as an indi-
vidual. he said he was satisfied from
an inspection of the garden that a
change Of few feet one way or the
other in the location of the monument
would not meet the situation at all,
for. in the very nature of things. the
location Of the large monument in the
Botanic grounds would necessarily
mean the removal of several fine trees
along Its east front as well as the re-
moval OF some of the trees in the Cap
ltol grounds on the opposite side of
LIST street. 1t would be necessary also
to remove the greenhouses ami other
structures west of the proposed site
and other trees in the reservation.
Would Eliminate the Garden.
In other words, the placing of the
monument in the Botanic Garden" said
Gen. Oliver. would mean the complete
abandonment of that garden for all other
purposes. as it would be- necessary to
clear away the greenhouses and most of
the trees now In the reservation to make
room for the plaza of the monument and
permit that structure to be properly dis
played to public view.
Suggests Another Site.
Because of that fact am of the opin-
ion, and shall SO inform the President
when he returns to this city. if l am con-
suited on the subject, that Gen. Dodge,
president of the Grant memorial COM
mission. should call an early meeting of
the committee of artists who selected
the Botanic Garden site with view to
having them reconsider the question of
site, in the light of recent developments
and disclosures, and selecting a new site
for the monument in some more desirable
location. That committee consisted of
Col. Bromwell, Mr.. Shrady, the sculptor;
Mr.. Casey, the architect, and Mr.. Mckim
and Mr.. Olmsted, landscape architects.
Mcmillan park commission. There are
several available sites for the Grant mon
ument, but the one that seems to meet
most favor with the public is the ellipse
| south OF the White House."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-22

Col. James w. Powell VIII Be
Buried Tomorrow.

The remains of Col. James w. Powell
VINO died in Denver Saturday, will
reach Washington over the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad tomorrow at 1910
pm. The interment will be made at
Arlington. where a site nearly In front
OF the mansion has been selected. Chan.
lain Z. {. Pierce, U.S.A. will conduct
the funeral services at the grave. Col.
Poweli leaves widow, daughter, who
Is the wife OF Capt Hugh La F. An.
piewhite. U.SA., and two sons one
OF whom is Lieut.. Leighton Powell 1atb
11niantry, and the other Is Mr.. irahame
Powell of this city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-22

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-22
Personal Mention.

Drs P w. Murton and Weiss of Ana
costa returned yesterday form a bicycle
trip to Luray., Va. They departed last
Wednesday and arrived at Luray Sun
day. distance of 1877 miles. averaging
so miles per day for the first three days.
The course was by way of Hagerstown
and Frederick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-22
Suit for $4,000 Damages.

Margaret Franks has filed suit in the
District Supreme Court to recover 1OOO
damages from the Capital Traction Com
pany for alleged personal injuries. Ac-
cording to the declaration filed by Attor-
ney III. H. Classic. as the plaintiff was
alighting from car at 10th and Fl streets
January last she was thrown to the
ground and seriously injured. She charges
negligence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-22

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-22
Reconciled to Daughters Marriage.

Word has been received here of the
reconciliation of DR.. and Mrs. B. F. Cob
leigh to the marriage of their daughter.
Mab1e CObleigh. to Charles O'Boyle, a
student of Georgetown University, who
eloped from this city to Rockville, Md,
where they were married several weeks
ago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-22

SUMMER COLDS
Only LAXATIVE PROMO OUININE Pa
member full name. E. W. Grove, on box, 25c.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-11
MAY DECIDE CASE
Of THE CARMEN

What may possibly be the final ses-
sion of the board of arbitrators in the
settlement Of the contentious between
the United Railroads and its employees
will be held this morning, and a de-
cision may be formulated for pubIca-
tion today
AS was stated in The Call last week.
the arbitrators had not been able to
agree on all the propositions submitted
to them and it was likely that dis
senting opinion would be filed and
given out for publication when the
majority decision was rendered
An erroneous story was published in
morning paper on Friday to the effect
that decision had already been
reached which gave the carmen but 20
per cent increase and denied them any
remedy in the matter of hours of work
An incident which has Influenced the
decision in the last days of the discus
sion is the fact that the Oakland Trac-
ton Company has made public it's in
tention of granting a raise in the wages
of the carmen on the other side of the
bay which will give them minimum
OF 80 cents and maximum of 40 cents
an hour AS this means 81 a day to the
men longest in the employ of the COM
pany 1t is thought reasonable that the
larger and more prosperous company
might be able to reward its men with
the desired % and eight hours and still
preserve intact its cherished dividends
especially as the traffic on this side is
much heavier and the labors of the
carmen correspondingly onerous
Az the session of the arbitration
board which was held on Friday it was
decided that Chief Justice Beatty should
write tentative decision, which is to
be submitted to the full board when it
convenes this morning. AS was an
nounced in The Call, there is no dis
pute In the board over the first four
cases, the requests of the electricians
trackmen and fremen having been met
with the exception of few unimport-
ant details. The only division is on the
question of shorter hours and better
pay for the platform men. 1t was con-
tended by the company that an eight
hour schedule was impracticable, but
against this the carmen introduced
system of timetables showing that the
difficulties were by no means insur-
mountable where there was the mind
to attempt the task of rearranging the
schedule to the advantage of the men.
AS 1t stands now, the Oakland car
men will be the best-paid men in that
line of work in the country. The scale
of wages which the United Railroads
favors is equivalent to the recompense
of the day laborers. The carmen con-
tend that caring for the lives and safety
of $50 passengers on an overcrowded
car requires a somewhat superior de-
gree of intelligence.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-11

With the life of their little two-year-
old daughter Bernice hanging In the
balance Policeman Douglas and his
wife made a flying trip yesterday after
non in a patrol wagon from the Central
Police Station to the Emergency Hos
pital in Jefferson Park. The patrolman
accompanied by his spouse and little
daughter were inspecting rooms at the
corner of California and Larkfn streets
yesterday afternoon when the child was
suddenly taken with convulsions. The
ride is said to have been one OF the
fastest on record made by a patrol wa
gon. the distance being covered in less
than five minutes The child soon re-
covered under the treatment Of the hos
pital surgeons.