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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17
FOOLED THE PUBLIC
OIL Trust Sold Through So
Called Independents.
0lSMANTIsD THEIR PLANTS

Standard Gathered Reports Of 6usI.
ness Operations OF All Competitors
and Filed Them Awsy-wnlisn
Rockefeller to Testify.
New York. Oct ls.-Hamp,on @.
Wostoott. vice president Of the stand
ard Oil company Of Kentucky. testified
In the hearing OF the federal suit
against the oil combine. that in several
OF the southern states the Siandard
had found II eNpedient 20 sell much OF
It's products through companies which
the public believed 20 be independent
The practice of selling through So
called independent companies. which
were owned by the combine. was dis
continued two years ago. according TO
Mr.. Westcott
Mr. kellogg. counsel for the govern
ment. drew from the witness that the
Standard OIL company OF Kentucky.
Georgia. Mississippi. Louisiana. Ten
nessee and Alabama. had purchased
numerous small independent selling
companies. and through many OF them
sold oil TO the consumer. Some OF the
plants Of the independents were dis
mantled and the business taken over
by the Standard.
Mr.. WestcOtt threw n sidelight on n
business department Of the Standard
concerning which the federal counsel
has been seeking information since the
beginning OF the Inquiry. Mr.. West
colt testified that each month the rnain
Office OF the Standard OIL company. OF
Kentucky. AZ Covington. sent to him
not only the reports OF the business
operations OF the Standard. but state
ments concerning freight shipments
and sale OF oil by all competitors.
these statements. according to Mr..
Westcott. gave the name Of the con-
signor, the consigned. the amount OF
oil shipped and any information that
might Be available Mr.. westcott said
that after examining these statements
he filed them with the statistical de-
partment in the Standards Office in
this city. This statistical department
Mr.. WestcOtt staid. was In charge of
w. Z. Bemis. who kept compilations
and records Of the business Of both the
Standard and its competitors.
Mr.. KELLOGG stated that he expected
TO call William O. Rockefeller. assist
ant treasurer of the STANDARD OIL com
pany Of New Jersey. u the stand when
the hearing Is resumed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17
Narrowly eseapsd Lxnohlnn.

Canonsburg. Pa. Oct. I5.-Johr
Wright white. p years old. narrowly
escaped death at the hands OF I
mob here. and Mrs. Joseph II. Rich.
ards and her daughter. Edna. Is year.
OF age. are IN serious condition from
injuries inflicted by Wright. when. II
is alleged. he attempted to assault the
young girl. Wright attacked the
women while they were in a small
building near their home. He lay IL
ambush near the building. and. after
Mrs. Richards and her daughter en-
tered. he followed them and locked the
door. The screams OF the women at.
tracted several persons, who captured
Wright A large crowd collected, who
beat Wright until he was unconscious
When the police arrived they were
compelled TO use their clubs on the
crowd before the man could be ar.
rested.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17
TRAIN KILLS F0Un
Express Hits Auto on Grade
Crossing at PottStOwn.
FAMILY NEARLY WIPED OUT

Automobile Was Broken to Bits and
Occupants Hurled In Every Diree-
tion-only One Escaped Death and
He May Be Fatally injured.
Pottstown. Pa. Oct 15.-As the re-
suit Of a grade-erOssing-auto
accident on the Philadelphia 4 Read
ing railway. at Klein street. four per-
sons were killed and one probably ia
tally injured. The automobile. which
was run down on the crossing BY a
Pottsville express. contained a party OF
hve persons from Klmberton. Chester
county.
The dead are: Jacob Reese. AGED 55
years; Mrs. Jacob Reese. aged as years:
Mrs. Anthony w. Emery. Jr.. aged ~
years; Belva Emery. aged year. child
OF Mrs. Emery.
Anthony W. Emery. Jr.. owner and
driver Of the automobile. was the only
one of the party to escape death. and
his thigh was broken and he received
internal injuries in the accident
The party were on their way home
from a shopping tour in this city when
the accident occurred. The crossing
where they were struck Is a dangerous
one. being reached on the highway az.
ter a short turn. \ hedge and a clump
Of trees. together with couple of
buildings. partly obscure the crossing
until within q short distance. and IL
Is probable that Mr.. Emery did not
know a train was due on the road. for
he drove the machine directly out on
the tracks and was struck by the ex-
press. The automobile was broken In
bits and the members OF the party
were hurled in every direction. Mr..
Reese and Mrs. Emery were killed in
staEtly. Mrs. Reese's neck was broken
and she died on the train while being
brought into the city. while Belva
Emery died from fractured skull In
a hospital a few hours after the acct
dent
Mrs Reese and Mrs. Emery were sis
ters. and by the accident almost an en-
tire family was wiped out
The crossing where the accident oc-
Cured IS practically unprotected.
though a gong rings at the approach
OF trains to warn persons or the high
way. Passengers on the train say the
gong operated. but It is supposed En-
cry did not hear It. Coroner Messi-
mer has asked for a rigid investigat-
ion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17
Southern Railway

y B.-Following schedule nj rures published a.
Information, and arr MOI guaranteed.
SEIZED ulc elective sept 18th 1907
Trains leave Washington from rennsylvanis
station
1.eo a. m Daly-LocaA FOR warrenton Dan
VILE, and way stations
Sos a m. Daily-I.ocal for Harrisoubu-s, 81.
soo a m. Deily-Dultcd States Past Mail
f1rst-clas- coaches aud draNina.-raor1 -ir,.t.r f
vice.
MOO a. n. dany-washinrton and FLORIDA
Limited. Through coaches AMI sleeper 10 60
lumois. Savannah and Jacksonville. Dining
k0l p. m Week Days-I.oral Tor H.rris,,h,,-.-
and way stations ON Manassas Branch
50, 80 m. paily-Local for warrcaton and
ais ?. m. Daily-New York ars Atlantis *
-bress-firss class coach 10 Atlanta. sifeper 20
Atlanta, Ga, MurdAys. Wednesdays Fridays
Sunset Route Tourist sleeper Washington to
$50 ,. m DaIly-New York and Florida Es-
press, FIRST class coach aud sleeper % Colum-
lois p. m. Dafy-New YORK aud Nemnbi-
Limited (via Lyuchburgl- class coach aud
sieeping ear 20 Roanoke. Knoxville. ChAtta-
nooga. Birmingham and Memphis: sleeper To-
New Orleans. Dining-car service.
Hoe p m Daily--New York and New Orleans
imited-An Pullman trains. club and ohserva-
ZION cars 10 New Orleans. sleeper % AshviHe.
Atlanta. birmingham. New Orleans. Dining car
Trains leave Richmond for the south As fol.
lows; Daily. a. N. Ills a. m. II 30 D. "a week
Gays ?, m; makes connections at Danyiue Tor
al points South Pullman sleeper. Trains
arrive Richmond $50 q. IA. S5 y. NJ and Sis
y. m daily. $40 a. week days.
Through trains from tho south arrive Wash
lneeoa .,So a ma st5 a. m. soe a. m. daily. 2.3l
z. m: e%a D. H. ll.3o p m. and "a .4Op. m. daily
harrisononrg las p. IN. week days and . 20 u.
m: daily. Prom Charlottesville. SIG a. N. and
SIS p. m.
Tickets, sleeping-car reservations and detailed
incarnation can be had at ticket offce - 18th
St, bl1 Pa ave and Pennsyivnpia : ,tion
Baggsee checked through from hotels and resl.
Phone $3.50 tor p. r. r. Cab service
G. H ACkERT, V. p. and Cen Man
:. II. HARDWICK. Pass Trafic Mar.
W, H IAALOE, Gen Pass. Agent
l.. s. BROWN. General Agent
Washington n r.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17
DO You Open Your Mouth

Like young bird and gulp down what
ever food OF medicine may Be offered you
or, do you want 70 know something Of the
composition and character OF that which
you take into your stomach whether as
food or medicine2
Most intelligent and sensible people
nowadays insist on knowing what tkc.
employ whether as food or as medicine
Or. Pierce believes they have a perfect
right 70 Insist upon such KNOWLEDGE. Sohe
publishes, and on each bottle
wrapper. what -rnsdi are made OF
and Vexl hes ltTuhder-eAth This he feels
be can MeSsAford 70 do becausc 10 more
Tx ingrsdlsnts 81 which his medicines
are made are studied and undcrStO0i The
= NIIsSIaIaL
For the cure OF woman's peculiar weak
neSSeS, irregularities and arrangements.
giving rise 70 frequent headaches. back
ache, dragglng-down pain OF distress in
lower abdominal or pelvic region. accom-
panied, Outlines. with a facilitating.
pelvic, catarrhal drain and kindred symp-
toms OF weakness, DR.. Picrce's Fsvorlto
Prescription Is = most efficient remedy.
IL Is equally effective in curing painful
periods, In giving strength TO nursing
mothers and In preparing the system of
VIZ SAlNNNhAAA AANANtN TOT LAll - coming.
thus rendering childbirth safe and com
parauvely painless. The -Favorite Pre-
scription" Is a most potent. STRENGTHENING
tonic 70 the general system aud 70 the
SrSans distinctly feminine IN particular.
IL Is also q soothing and invirorating
nerVine and cures nervous exhaustion.
nervous proStrat!on, neuralgia. hySteria
spaSmS, chorea or ST Nitus'S dance. and
other distressing nervous symptoms at
tenQant upon functional and organic dis
eases OF the distinctly feminine organs.
A host Of medical authorities 81 az the
several schools Of practice. recommend
es9h OF the several ingredients Of which
'Favortte Prescription is made for the
cure OF the diseases for which IL Is claimed
TO be cure. You may read what thew
say for yourself by sending a postal card
request for free booklet OF extracts
rom the leading authorities. 70 DR.. 2. V.
Pierce Invalids' Hotel and Surgical In
stitgte, Buffalo. y. Y, and It will come 70
you b. return post
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17
Girl Cut to Pieces sx Car

Philadelphia. Oct. l5.-Almost di.
reetly in front Of her home, on 2lst
street, above Berks. Irene Van Burk-
shirk. years old. was literally ground
to bits by trolley car. Her body had
to be picked up in pieces and carried
into the house. and the crew OF the car
that ran over her were unnerved BY
the horrible sight AS eye witnesses
OF the accident exonerated the motor
man, Matthew Kirbin. he was no,
placed under arrest. Bystanders said
the child deliberately ran in front of
the car from the curb and gave nc
warning Of her intention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17
A TROLLEY COLLISION
Twenty-Five Persons Injured In Crash
Near Erie. Pa

Erie. Pa. Oct l5.-Twenty-five per-
sons were injured. a majority OF them
seriously. but none. It IS believed IA
tally. in a trolley collision on the Buff
falo & Lake Erie Traction company
line. at Mooreheadvllle switch, near
here
All the passengers had miraculous
escapes from death. The car was late
leaving Northeast below Moorehead-
Vile. and is said 10 have been running
al the rate OF 80 miles an hour. A work
car preceded the trolley. and at Moore
headville Il was sidetracked. II IA
said the switch was not properly lock
ed and the passenger car struck the
switch. swerved for a moment and
then crashed into the work car. For
tunately the brakes on the work car
were not set and following up the i'm
pact the work car was knocked several
hundred feet along the tracks. All the
passengers were thrown from their
seats and showered with broken glass
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17
General syek Kills VIII. and SALE

Pikeville. Ky. Oct. l5.-General
Webb Syck, a civil war veteran. Is be-
lieved to have shot and killed his
young bride Of two weeks. and then
committed suicide at their home in
Fairyiew. a suburb. General Syck
was found dead in the yard. while
his wife's body lay on bed. The dou-
bic tragedy is supposed to have fol.
lowed bitter quarrel of the previous
day. caused by General Syck's insane
jealousy
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17
q. Frank Undertake & Co.,
The Popular Dry Goods House
MARKET FRFnI,Drct-Sp,-n,,
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Ranv7a,,
RappahannOck River Line
BALTIMORE

,,
bALIIhokE TAPPAHANNOCK Fprl.. f,,r, ,o,-,,,
Their
~. mestand North End Mill m an
ottoman Moran anna
e hsaton Bay Port Sharp. Bowr.
BALTIMORE 'i '' '''I,r, I'et ',Ls' uis
leave BiRore Pier Light Sunday
Nestland, End
Tappahannock '"oA'O" wafer view" sharp,
Special Wednesdays will stop marked o.
ACCOM-, ro,- r., 80.
tide
Trip ana Merry Point Ottoman and Moan WI '"'
aterno
Fare 81 90 each andst room extra
FREDERICKSBURG
LOT 1tcne Yard Conway port PovaI rrn
l@edtown4 BandaeId Navlor's
Raw Port Wbssp iO Wexford Ware sharp m
Nter View Monaskon Urbanna Bnrban
stland
arrive baltimore Wednesday ands aturay mornings
TAPPAHANNOCK 's'
paAnnock weather permitting 1880 Wednesday
thursday stopping at Wexford
JTbanna Burton,
"nns stone NIL North Westland '0"s "'mgton
Us only Wednesdays
Fraebt uu3ore tuesday Thursday and Friday mornings
- 9t baltimore until p sailing days.
- w. " scott, Agent, fredericksburg Va
WILLARD THOMSON, Gen. Man MuRDocu o' ~
Baltimore 'O'On' ueh FRI 4 Pass Ag.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17
FIHANCIERS CONFER
Tract on Hen Said TO Have Met
at East Orange. N. ].
nELD AN ALL GAY SESSION

Much Mystery About Alleged Meet
ing Of Magnatss Connected With
the Metropolitan Scandal In New
York.
New York. Oct. l5.-The fact tina,
Thomas f Ryan. 2. A. b. Wjdener
ihomas Dolsa and other traction nen
whose names were involved IN the sale
Of the Wall and CORTLAND Street rail-
way 20 the Metropolitan Securities
company. Tor 1915 GOO. held an all-aav
session at the home Of Thomas 4
NeVins. at East Orange. y. J.. became
known here. The testimony concern.
Ing the S915.Qo0 sale was brought out
last week IN the Interborouch-Ne Metro.
politan inquiry now being made by the
public service commission In this CITY
In testifying before the commission
Anthony y. Brady told OF having pur.
chased the right to construct a rail.
roadover the Wall and CORTLAND stree,
route. for S25o0O0. and later. although
nothing toward the construction OF the
road had been done. selling the sans
10 the Metropolitan Securities com.
pany for Ss750oO. Brady said that as
result OF this deal he received back
only the origiual price OF the right &c
construct the road. while the remain.
ocr was divided among Messrs. Ryan.
Widener. Dolan. William L. Elkins
and William c. Whitney.
II is said that much Of the time AZ
the conference was taken up In discus.
sion of the impression made by
the Widener- Dolan- Elkins EXPLANATION
that the checks for Slll.6527S receiv.
Cd trom Brady. covered loans pre-
viously made by each man TO the late
William {. Whitney.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17
GIRL STOPS EXPRESS
Waves Red Flag add coolly Says shc
Wanted TO Get Aboard.

Waves Red Flag add coolly Says She
Wanted to Get Aboard.
Port Chester. n. Y, Oct lB.-when
the New Haven express was midway
between Larchmont and Mamaroneck.
Il was brought 10 a standstill by a girl
trantically waving a red flag.
The train stopped near where the
girl was standing. and the engineer
and conductor went forward u, find
what the trouble was. They were
astonished when the girl oooIy in.
formed them that there wasn't any.
thing wrong and that she had tagged
the train because she wanted TO get
aboard g.
She gave her name as Eva Bellows.
is years old. and said her home was In
Pennsylvania She was committed to
the county jail for so days SO that in.
the county Jail 70 80 days so that in
quiries may be made concerning her.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17

Philadelphia. oct 15.-The stor,
that z. A 3. Widener and Thomas
Dolan. OF this city. were IN conference
in East Orange. y. j.. with ether trac
ton magnates was denied here. George
d. Widenct stated positively that his
father was not out of the house. anS
did not make his usual Monday trit
to New York because he is SUFFERING
FROM a severe attack Of rheumatism
II was also stated that Mr.. Dolsn had
not been away. and probably will moi
60 to New York. as he Is In POOL
health
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17

To the Voters OF Stafford and King
George Counties.
Al the solicitation Of many friends. and
believing that my past experience In The
legislature will enable me TO b. rnore
efficient In my services 70 my people than
have heretofore been. / announce my
candidacy Tor the Legislature from the
legislative district composed OF the coun-
Ties OF Stafford and King George. subject
70 the action OF the Democrats OF said
district in a primary election, should one
De necessary. pledge myself. If elected
TO devote my best efforts TO the promo
ton Of the interests Of my constituents.
r. {. l. MOucure
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17

Washington. Oct. 15.-Thomas Ry-
an. for nearly IL years first assistant
secretary of the interior. will retire
from the Office the latter part Of this
month. He viii be succeeded by Frank
Pierce. Of Salt Lake City. Utah. The
reason given for his resignation Is
that his health has become impaired
by the work Of his Office. The an
nouncement Of the change was made
by Secretary OF the Interior Garfield.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17
pyIna But Want Tell

Mineoia, l.. l., Oct. l5.-Found dying
with his throat cut on the Wettbury
road. Michael Loostrail. 81 years old.
refused to tell who had slashed him.
though he admitted he had been at
tackled. He Is dying In the Nassau
hospital Sheriff Gndersleeve was
called in and asked him the name Of
the man who attacked him, but he
would only say: TN get well and fix
him the same"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17

York. Pa oct l5.-Wsrren Peter
son. colored. a Rough Rider during
the Spanish-American war. was shot
and instantly killed at Jacobs mill.
near here. The shooting was done by
Richard McGil. colored. OF PhiladeI-
pLia- Both men were employed on
the work OF building the trolley line be-
tween here and Hanover. The shooting
was the outgrOwth OF a dispute over
the commissary department The dead
man was from Olean. ". Y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17
CARD

To the Voters OF Spotsylvania and Fred
ericksburg:
As a candidate for the House OF Dele.
gates from this Legislative district ask
your support at the November election.
should be elected viii leave no stone
unturned 10 advance the iutsrests oi
both county and city during the session
OF the Legislature Your aid will De- sin
cerely appreciated
Respectfully.
% L. O.Ilrnr E....-s.l
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17
A CARD.

10 the Voters of CORTLAND District.
Spotsylvania County:
felow Citizens-At the solicitation of
a number OF voters | hereby announce
myself a candidate for the office of super
SlSor ior CORTLAND district and respect
luiy ask your support. Should il be
your pressure TO elect me | promise TO
reward your confidence by a faithful dis
shargs oil the duties of said office accord
ing To the best Of my ability.
Very respectfully,
Robt A. Blanton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17
Heard Services By reIeohor..

Mount Vernon, n. Y. Oct I5.-Miss
Sarah Allgood, teacher In the Mount
Vernon Baptist Sunday school for
more than 60 years. heard by tele-
phone "a service conducted at that
church IN her honor. A large trans
mitter in the form Of a megaphone
was rugged in the pulpit. and the pas
tor and the Sunday school children
preached or sang into IT,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17

To the voters of Port Royal District.
Caroline County
At the solicitation OF number of
voters hereby announce myself a can
IldatS Tor the office Of Supervisor for
Fort Royal District. and respectfully ask
your support should IL H. your pleas
ure 70 eiect mo / promise To discharge
the duties of said office 10 the hoSf ,,f NM
ability.
NJ trO. Lyon
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17

TO the Voters of Livingston District
At the request of many friends. | here
by announce myself a candidate for re-
election for the Office of Supervisor Nov.
., 1907. Wv
Ihanking YOU for your Kind favor con
ierIed upon me IN the past, and asking
i"r your support IN the coming election.
1 promise II reelected, TO discharge the
duties OF the Office impartiallv 10 The
best OF my ability, without fear or favor
-, Respectfully,
VI ". l.. White
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17
Clicked Rx His Guild

Altoona. Pa, Oct 15.-Strangled
by his Quid OF tobacco. Thomas VIII.
son, 50 years old. a plumber. was
found dead in his room here. He had
lain down TO take nap and the quid
OF tobacco had slipped down his throat
and lodged halfway.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17
It's Not La1Iness, But illness.

Chicago. Oct. 15.-It isn't laziness.
but illness. that is ailing most OF the
men, who have an aversion for work.
according to DIR. Richard c. Cabot
professor Of medicine at Harvard uni
versity. In lecture here "A large per
cent Of persons called lazy aren't law
at all. but are physically Ill.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17

10 the voters of Spotsylvania county.
At the request of good MANY of INV
friends, hereby announce rsvsaif "a ,,r,.
dldate Tor reelection for the offica of
Treasurer. Thanking YOU for the Kind
support and conhdsnce Of the past. and
promising if elected 60 diScharn. ~,
duties OF the office impartialiy 10 theho~t
oi my ability. Respectfully.
u ~ a. Df1nrT
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17

To the Voters OF Chancellor District
Spotsylvania County:
Al the request of a number Of voters
hereby declare myself a candidate for
the Office OF supervisor for Chancellor dis
trict and viii be grateful for your sun
port. II / shall be elected | promise a
faithful and impartial discharge OF the
duties oil said Office to the best OF my
ability. Election Nov. 9TH, 1907.
u q IIni.iur.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17

To the Voters Of Stafford County:
most respectfully announce that lam
a candidate for the officeof county tr....-
urer election Nov. 9Th. feel that mv
experience ~ commissioner of rrvenu.
has qualified me fully for the position
and Il It Is your pleasure 10 el,rt me. /
promise faithful and impartial dis
charge OF thcduties attending said office.
~ u " l.nLl.-.-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17
Fire Marked Gear win Letter. IT. g.,

Black Buck. MINI. Oct 15-Henry
Savage. of this place. killed a big black
bear and was shocked to learn. when
he examined the beast. that the in
itials. II. r." were plainly marked in
lite hair. He Will send the skin to Presi-
ident Roosevelt at once. The bear had
passed through a forest fire in It's
youth. 1t IS thought. and it's side was
burned. White hair grew In where the
hre had touched, and the initials of the
president were formed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17
German Warshius cantur. snv

Berlin, Oct IA correspondent
Of the Tageblatt at Emden telegraphs
that according TO dispatch received
there from Borlum, spying yacht
with English naval officers on board
has been captured by two Wnhelms-
haven torpedo boats. The officers are
suspected OF having taken soundings
and made photographs in fo-biddcs
waters
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17

To the voters of Spotsylvania County.
hereby announce myself a candidate
Tor the office of Commonwealth Attor-
ney, and respectfully solicit the support
oi my icllow-citizens. II / should b.
elected i promise to discharge the duties
oil said Office To the best OF my ability.
Respectfully,
1hoVo T. Stokeley Coleman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17
Dropped Dead In Witness Chair.

fitzgerald, Ca, Oct l5.-While the
case OF the state against Hall fol-
burglary was on trial in Judge Whip.
pies court. the prosecuting witness
James Green. was stricken with apo
plexy and fell from the chair, DYING
almost Instantly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-17
To THE VOTERS OF STAFFORD
COUNTY

desire to announce my candidacy for
the position of treasurer Of Stafford conn
ty In the election in November. | solicit
your support and promise If elected To
faithfully perform the duties of the office
sA-itd W. ID. Reafny.