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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
Boarding Houses, Take Note.

In view OF the part that electricity
plays In our modern life 1t is amusing
to recall that when Benjamin Franklin
evolved the lightning conductor he was
called to account by certain individuals
for sacrilege In attempting to divert
the Almighty's lightning"
Restaurant proprietors and boarding
house keepers have apparently over.
looked a valuable hint which Dr. Frank.
lin Afforded them, as follows: He took
an ancient rooster and killed 1t by a
powerful shock nor one Of his Leyden
jars. When subseSrs> ntly the bird was
served athls table "lts flesh was found
to be as tender rs that Of young par
fridge" or so he declares. This Is one Of
the discoveries which should make the
name Of Franklin forever honored.-
Success Magazine.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12

In every station one may find those
who do not take trains or meet them.
nor attend those who do. Some come
10 the waiting room only to wait-re-
spectacle derelIcts still hoping that
something Will turn up. and wrecks
who have given up hoVe. II Is a
warm place in winter, the seats are
comfortable. and thoughtless passen-
gers often obllgingly leave newspapers
behind them. II makes good waiting.
There are So few other places TO walt
so cruelty few for women adrift, but
not yet foundcred. Sometimes. TO de-
celve that mcddlesome busybody, the
station detective. they carry in travel
Ing bags and pretend to be pulled
down with their burdens. emptied
long since at the pawnshops.-Jesse
Lynch williams in Century.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
NUGGETS OF NEWS

Robbers visited two residences al
Briar Cliff Manor, at Ossining, N. Y.
and made off with $4,000 in gems.
There have been 80 cases OF verified
bubonic plague. with 81 deaths, in San
Francisco since the present epidemic
began.
Mrs. John Shilling. OF Lewistown
Junction, Pa. has preserved in good
shape for Is years an apple stuck full
Of cloves.
A landslide near Redwood, w. Va,
covered the tracks Of the Baltimore &
Ohio to a depth Of five feet for a dis
lance of half a mile.
Farmer Josiah Reese hailed Joseph
Liebfried into the Lancaster, Pa, court
for stealing half dozen potatoes from
a field, and the court considered the
offense so trifing as TO- suspend SEN
tence.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
CANoEISTS' NARROW ESCAPE
Heroic Rescue Of Two Young Men In
the Passale River.

Heroic Rescue OF Two young men IN
the Passaie River.
Paterson, N. J., Nov. n.-Some luck
and q lot OF pluck saved the lives Of
four members of the Passaic Valley
Canoe club, who were caught In the
swift current. Just above the dreaded
Little Falls In the Passaic river.
George Wright and James Ranken
were padding upstream when their
canoe was upset They chung to the
craft for a time but were unable TO
right Il and were carried rapidly down
stream. Recent rains have swollen
the river and the current always
strong and swift, tugged harder as
they nearsd the falls. Two hundred
yards above the falls Is Laurel Is
land" As the current bore thew near
this part OF the land. they released
THAR hold on the canoe. and Wright
.siEed an overhanging twis. Ranken
grabbed hold OF the others leg. Thus
they chung when, in answer to their
crsea a boat shot out from the shore.
approached within a few yards and
was caught in the current. Its occu-
pants gave up the rescue and struggled
back to shore. A second boat made
a similar attempt and failed.
Thea George Curtis and Wahss Lay--
ineston put out in strong boat, ana
after a desperate tight reached the
helpless men and managed to pun
them aboard. Nearly exhausted py
their efforts. the rescusrs with DIM
Guilty controlled their own boat which
was within 200 feet of the brink OF tne
fan when q landing was effected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
Murdered In Box Car.

Buffalo. n. Y, Nov. 11.-Three days
ago A. A. Murphy. painter, left Colo
rado Springs in charge of carload OF
horses consigned TO an East Buffalo
firm. When the train reached South
Bend. Ind, Murphy was missing and
the door of the car was nailed up.
when the car was opened evidence
was found that Murphy had been
murdered. Word was received by the
police that Murphy's body had been
found near South Bend.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
The Remarkable Part.

One day some Americans on a visit
to Wales expressed a wish to see q
certain old and historic church. The
incumbent was only too pleased tc
show them around, especially as he be
lleved 1t would end IN donation being
given to his parochial funds. He Is
as proud Of the school as he is of
the church and finished up by asking
them In there also and inviting them
TO question the scholars.
One of the party accepted the invita-
ton.
"Can you tell me, little boy" he said
to one lad. who George Washington
wasp
"Iss. SURF" said he; "he wass q
'Merrycan gen'ral."
"Quite right" said the American
and can you tell me what George
Washington was remarkable forY
"1ss. SURF; he was remarkable cos
e wass 'Merrycan an told the
trewth."
The American didn't question fur
ther.--Cassell's Magazine.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
Subscription $l.st Per Year, in Advaacs
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER IL, 1907.
The result of the election in Mary

The result of the election in Mary
land indicates that in State matters
that Commonwealth is Democratic,
and that the first step has been taken
to eliminate the negro vote, and that
soon. the negro will cease to be a fac
tor In Maryland politics.
The result in Kentucky was not
unexpected in view OF the discredit
which has come to the Democratic
party there in the past decade, not
so much on account OF its failure to
give the people clean administra'
ton OF State affairs, as on account
OF the political methods employed to
retain power in the State. 1t indi-
Gates more and more that the people
Independently OF party, are alive to
their right and their power aud that
they will rebuke evil doing in what
ever form it appears.
The reelection Of Tom Johnson as
mayor OF the city OF Cleveland, Ohio,
over his opponent, Congressman
Burton, who was the Republican can
didate, bearing the Roosevelt stamp
OF approval, is more or less slap at
the administration, and not only in
dicates a disapproval on the part Of
the people Of that city OF the Presi-
dents interference in municipalpolit-
ical affairs, but it indicates also that
United States Senators Foraker and
Dick are not without a strong fol
lowing in Cleveland at least. Indeed
Congressman Burton's defeat puts a
decided crimp in the Taft boom and
will teach the President not to med
die in municipal politics, however
much influence he may have with the
people.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
Killed BY Stray Bullet.

Cambridge. o. Nov. II. - Charles
Caldwell, Of Byesville, was killed and
several others seriously injured as the
result OF fight at a dance at Trail
Run. a mining camp near here. While
the fight was in progress and bullets
and stones were flying about Cald-
well. who was passing and had no part
in the ARRAY, was ssruck by a stray
bullet. John Mclaughlin. who, with his
son. also was struck by stone. The
son shot into the crowd OF dancers
several times. The McLoughlins were
arrested. No other arrests have been
made. So far as is known no others
were fatally injured.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
J.Hries, Father Says He Quit For Good

Pottsville. Pa. Nov. l1.-Rev. A. c.
Jeffries. accompanied by his wife.
daughter and the latter's husband, OF
Los Angeles. Cal, the first named be-
ing the father of James ]. Jsffries, for
merly the heavyweight champion OF
the world, who are touring the east
we're the guests of County Treasurer
r. c. Lee here. Rev. Mr.. Jsffries stated
relative to his son entering the prize
ring again that there was nothing In
such rumors. He said that the offer OF
a $4,000 purse by Johnson, and even
the doubling Of the sum, would not
tempt Jim" TO appear in the roped
arena again. he having pledged him.
self to his parents to quit the ring
forever.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
phone Girls Mistake Fooled Burglar.

Pittsburg. Pa. Nov. 1.-THE night
telephone girl at the Springdale ex-
change sleepily stuck the plug in the
wrong hole and rang the telephone In
the residence Of John G. Hosick, Of
Springdale, when she intended to ring
the phone of some one else. Mr.. Ho-
sick was annoyed. and he was making
his way back to bed again, when h's
attention was attracted by an upIamil-
lar bundle on the dining room table.
He looked into It and found that 1t con-
tanned all the family silverware and
many other articles of value. Snatch
ing a revolver from the mantelpiece,
he started an investigation and found
a man hiding in the corner OF the
dining room After a short struggle the
burglar broke free and dashed out OF
the door and escaped.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
TOOK MULES TAIL FOR ROPE
Mccarthy's Face Now Fro : CfolV'th
Hoof Print

Atlantic City. n. IL ha11.-Mis-
taking the tail of mule for an cleo
trio light pull rope In the darkest cor
ner Of his jarn. John Mccarthy. OF
this city. gave the supposed contact
line s sharp jerk The lamp did not
lsght. but Mccarthy saw stars as the
mule responded to the pull with both
hoofs.
AS a result of the mistake Mccarthy
was taken to the hospital with the
marks Of the mules hoofs on his face
and side. He barely escaped being
stamped to death by rolling out OF
reach after he had been knocked down.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
Stabbed By Jealous Lover.

Washington, Pa, Nov. 11.-At a
party at the home OF Daniel Stickles,
in Hartley township. Thomas Rice.
aged 90, and Martin Keener. aged %.
half brothers, quarreler over the for
mer's alleged attentions to Keeners
sweetheart. Keener. 1t is alleged,
stabbed Rice, infiicting a wound which
musicians say will prove fatal. Kee-
ner escaped. and Rice refuses to file
complaint against him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
chlnaman's Age stlrs School Board

OIL City, Pa. Nov. 1.-THE Oil City
school board is perplexed over the
presence of a Chinese student In the
public schools. The question at issue
is whether the Monaghan Is 10 or rs
years old. Members of the board fear
complications with China and are
awaiting the arrival in Washington
of Ambassador WI Ting Fang. Friends
of the pupil say he is only IS years
old and is entitled to the privileges OF
the schools. Others object to his pres
ence, claiming ne is over rs, and
should not be permitted to mingle
with the young children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
Must Look Pretty For the Kaiser


London. Nov. 11.--An extraordinary
incident has come to light In connec-
ton with the visit of Emperor VIII
liam. It is related that at the con.
clusion Of the recent manoeuvres the
Channel feet and the first cruiser
squadron were ordered BY the admir-.
atty to repaint, etc, in honor OF the
German emperor. Upon receipt OF this
order Sir Percy Scott commander OF
the cruiser squadron. sent the follow
ing signal TO two Of his vessels:
paint work appears to be more IN
demand than gunnery. 20 you hao pet-
ter come In in time to look pretty by
the sth instant"
This affair has created CONSERVATION
IN the feet. and there Ia probability
that Il will lead to the resignation OF
Sir Percy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
Child Roasted On Hot Stove

York. Pa, Nov. 11.-Left alone In
his baby coach beside the red-ho'
stave. 1-year-old Nicholas French, a
son of James French. Of this city
scrambled out and fell on the stove
Mrs. French had gone to a grocery
store. and neighbors we're the first tc
hear the child's cries and rescued him
The little one is so terribly burned
that there is practically no hope for
his recovery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
DRY RULE CUTS REVENUE
Two Collection Districts Of Tennessee
Are Consolidated.

Washington. Nov ll.-How the pro-
hibltlon wave in the south is affecting
the internal revenue was indicated
when President Roosevelt issued an
order consolidating the two Internal
revenue collection districts OF Tonnes
see into one district, with headquar-
ters at Nashville.
Commissioner OF Internal Revenue
Capers explained that the present or
eanlzatlon is entirely too large for the
amount Of work involved.
In the entire 96 counties OF the
state" he said. there are only 40
grain distilleries. Sc tobacco factories.
80 cigar factories, four breweries and
lO4 liquor dealers paying special taxes
excepting those located at Memphis,
Nashville, Chattanooga and lafollette,
the only cities where intoxicants can
now be purchased in the state.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12

IN every city Of the ORoman empire
there is a kiosk set apart for the
sultan. who never even sees II.
These palatial abodes are buit Of
rare marbles and finished In fine
woods. enameled in silver and gold,
with mirrors and lusters from Vienna,
mosaIcs from Flo 'ence and Rome, and
are nominally guarded by major domos,
who live there in royal ease and lux
ury unparalleled. Hundreds Of mil
lions of francs are thus squandered,
while not a sou is spent in making
roads, fertlIizlng valleys or construct
ing ports.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
INKY WATER MEANS COAL
But II Took Farmers Several Years to
Find II Out.

York, Pa. Nov. ll.-For few years
II had been noticed that water on the
p. NJ. Misler farm, in Cumberland
township, Adams county. became black
after every rain and that the mud on
certain portions Of the land was also
black.
Excavators for the new state road in
the township have now discovered that
fine vein of excellent coal, between
eight and nine feet in depth, and only
a foot beneath the surface, extends for
q distance OF about a mile. The dis
covery was not made until a driver
happened to notice that a load Of the
excavated material he has hauling TO
a dump was almost all coal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
oracalIus Voters Choice.

washington. Nov. 1.-THE one
gallus Republicans at the crossroads
are for Roosevelt; the one-gallus Dem
ocrats are for Bryan, and the politi
clans of either party are against both
This was the epitoms Of the political
situation given by Representative
Champ Clark, of Missouri, who paid
his respects to President Roosevelt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
MURDERED AND ROBBED
Body Of Man Shot and Terribly Beaten
Found In Field.

Johnstown. Pa. Nov. 1l.-Badly mu'
tilated and bearing marks showing
that he had been shot repeatedly and
terribly beaten, the body Of William
Cline. prominent citizen OF Bolivar
Pa. near here, was found in a field a
short distance from that town. The
earth was torn up over space OF a
quarter Of an acre. showing that Cline
had made a hard struggle for his life.
The motive of the crime. is thought
to have been robbery. as at the time
of his death Cline had on his person
a large sum of money received from
the sale Of a saw mill. This money was
missing when the body was found.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
Goa, Companies Pay In Cash.

Irwin. Pa, Nov. 11.-Coal companies
IN the Irwin and Greensburg pasin
will start their semi-monthly pays
with currency. making a disbursement
of $3.50 900. Philadelphia connections
OF the coal concerns were appealed TO
and provided most of the cash needed
For later pays script may have to be
issued. although the companies Will
trv TO secure currency. On account OF
the large number Of foreign miners II
is feared clearing house checks Will
start trouble.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
TO USE NEW WASHINGTON STATION

The new Union Passenger Station at
Washington will be opened Nov. II, on
and after which date all Southern Rail
way Trains To and from Washington,
will use this new station, located at the
junction OF Massachusetts and Delav are
Avs, n. f., instead of the present
station at Sixth and b streets, which
will then be abandoned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
Delaware Saloons CLOSING

Dover, Del, Nov. 11.-Governor Lea
signed the proclamation onacting the
prohibition law for the counties which
voted against license last Tuesday.
The saloons and dlstilleries are &C
cordingly closing and shipping their
goods out of the state.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
Had THRILLING Escapes From Fire.

Columbus, O., Nov. 11.-Three per
sons were badly burned. one probably
fatally, and a number of others had
thrilling escapes from the upper floors
Of a building In East Main street
which was damaged by fire. Edward
brown. an invalid, and his wife were
found unconscious in their room on
the third floor, both severely burned
and the latter is not expected TO re-
cover. All the tenants had to be taken
from windows or fire escapes. The
property loss is about $4,000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
suicide After shooting Employers sor


White Plains, N. Y, Nov. ll.-Joen
Bjorlin. butler at the Hillair farm, the
country home Of Paul G. Thsband, the
New York commission merchant, Kill
cd himself after he had shot and dan
Kerously wounded his employers eld-
est SON, Paul c., Jr. The family was
aroused by the two revolver shots
Young Thebaud was found senseless In
bed. A bullet had struck his skull,
aad, though detected. had fractured
and depressed the bone. The butler
stretched upon the floor, was dead with
with 4 bullet in his brain. 1t is sug-
zesfed that the butler may have lost
his head while hunting supposed bur
glars, and killed himself In remorse
when he discovered his mistake.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
THE LEGISLATURE

Complete election returns shG% that
the Republicans have elected 2 niaInl ers
for both branches Of Legislature, p in
the House and in the Senate This il a
gain of three Republicans in both
branches. This gives the Democrats 10
on Joint ballot.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
italian Statesman Dead From Cancer

Rome, Nov. II. - Emanuele Clan
turco. the Italian minister OF public
works, died here from cancer. He
was born in 1857. The pope inquired
daily concerning the condition of Sig
nor Gianturco during his illness, and
Saturday the holy father sent the dy-
ing man his benediction. These in
ouiries we're the first example of solicit
tude from the papacy toward a minis
ter of the king since the fall of the
church from temporal power.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12

Butler. Pa, Nov. 11.-Judge Eoene-
nezer McJunkln, sS years old died
here Paralysis compelled him TO re-
tire from practice several years ago
For half a century he was regarded
one of the leading attorneys OF West
ern Pennsylvania. He served as depu-
ty attorney general Of the state In
1s47, was a delegate to the Republican
nstoNal convention in 1850, a member
Of the \slectoral college in 1884. and
served In congress from 1870 to 1878.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
r..A.. and rhrse Children cremated

Father and Three Children Crenated'
New Ulm. MINI, Nov. IL. - Henry
Grimmer. an invalid, and his three
Young children were cremated by a
fire which destroyed their home. Grim
mer was in bed at the time. His wife
had gone out and locked the children
in the house.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Having qualified as the administrator
OF John Fl. Barnett, Jr., deceased, all
those having claims against his said
estate will present the same properly
sworn to for payment, and all those
owing his said estate wiz come forward
and settle. u; X. Newton,
Administrator OF John II. Barnett, Jr.,
deceased. Postoffice, fredericksburg,
Va; 3; Z. D. No: &c. ssw4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
KAIsER's YACHT DELAYED

Heavy Foo Holds Up Emperor ano
Party at Isle Of Wight.
London, Nov. 1.-THE German I'M
periai yacht Hohensollsrn, which Is
bringing Emperor William and ms
marty TO visit England. and which 10 70
enter sandown bay, Isle Of Wight, has
been greatly delayed by heavy log
and has been obliged TO anchor on
Selsea Bill
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
NINTH DISTRICT REPUBLICAN
CONVENTION

The Republican district committee OF
the Ninth district has called n conven-
ton To meet at Gate City. Nov. 10, to
nominate u candidate % succeed the late
Congressman Slemp. The election will
be held Dec. II.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
New Brakeman Crushed to Death.

Altoona, Pa, Nov. II. - Theodore
Bradley, aged 49, a brakeman for only
a few days, was crushed to death be-
tween an engine and a train.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
THREE Ho1tts BURNED

The Cosmopolitan hotel and theater,
Pioe Beach outside exposition grounds,
WAS burned Saturday.
The Midway Arcade and the Aerial
Athletic Club were burned. Loss $l0,-
600: no insurance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
,u,,L.d On Hands Down Monument.

washington. Nov 11.-Max Du1ek'
~ Munich. Germany, walked on his
hands down all the steps OF the Wash
ington monument and won a wager OF
$500. He tainted upon reaching the
bottom and was then ordered on the
grounds by the Waterman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12

TWO CIrIb FdEaIy '"Jueu y
Lima. o., NoSL 11.-Edna Hyde. IL
wears old and Leonora Stout, aged 10
years were probably fatally injured
AZ the Mail street crossing of the
pennsylvania railroad. Miss Hyde lost
both legs al the knee anc Miss Stout
Ieft leg cannot be saved:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
uy.b,nd Shot wife and sIstel

jealous HUSBAND ohot WIZ e"e
Wilmington, Del. Nov. 1l.-Crazed
with jealousy, Fred Underhill shot and
* r.a his wife and then turned the re
~ ~ Va her sister Bsc.heI Nelson,
e~;ne ave pets 70 her body. She
g. Also exp ted to die. After commit
1inr the murder Underhill walked 70
; the home Of Magistrate Robertson ano
rave himself into custody. Returning
home aad f3nding no meal awaiting
Rim. Undorhill secured his revolver
Z nnd going 70 the home Of William
1<lson. BE found there hip wife eno
.i<ter. unlfhout word. no hred
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
THANKSGIVING

Gov. 3. has ieeued his proclamation
calling upon tie people of the State TO
observe Thursday. Nov. 2Sth, as Thanks
giving day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12

The Anti-Graft ticket won in San
Francisco. This should produce a
shock almost equal to the earth
quake,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12

Congressman Burton doubtless
realizes by now that "a bird in the
hand Is worth two In the bush"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12

SIX Inches OF Snow Tn MIchIgan'
Marquette, Mich. Nov. 11.-Six
inches Of snow fell here and 1t is still
showing. A heavy gale is blowing on
Lake Superior.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
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From the way il which Hon. K. L.
Byrd is spoken OF as the next speak
or it would seem that the result oil
that fight is already settled.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-12
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FOR SALE

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