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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
BRANhAh'S BIBLE CLASS
Publishes Monthly In the interest oi.the
Organization

Mr.. W. l.. Brannan has handed us a
copy OF the initial number OF "A neat pub
Iication, known a. Brannan's Class
News, to be issued monthly. The first
number is for June. IL is in the interest
OF Brannan's Bible Class Of the Metho-
dist church. W. L. Brannan is editor. J
{. Rowe associate editor, Jas. I. L.owery
treasurer. The first number is very cred
liable. aud gives promise OF success.
The Newe contains full information
concerning the different organizations O!
the Methodist church. One of its aims
among Others, will be to work up such
an interest Ia the class that the attend
ance each Sunday will reach 100 or
more
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
THE GEORGIA ELECTION
June q. 1905.

June ~, 1905.
To The Free Lance:
Noticing your editorial concerning
Thursdays election IN GeorSia. would
state that ! am just from that part of
the country. where have been for some
time. and that prohibition did not enter
as one Of the points 81 the contest b,
Neen Hoke Smith and Joe Brown. Joe
Brown WAS an original prohibitionist.
and the people Of Georgia know that be-
adheies 10 that principle Consequ4ntly
the Prohibition question WAS MOI All g.
sue IN thir election, ~ IL f. a cause
erp 1uscd 10y both candidates.
V NJ. Fleming
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
ELWO0D-TAYI0R

Miss Mary Ethel Taylor, daughter Of
Mr.; and Mrs. John NJ. Taylor, was mar
ried May 30tb, at 7:45 p. m, to Harvey
|: Elwood. OF Washington, at Cedarcroft,
the summer home of the Taylors. in
Westmoreland county. Rev. W. r. Ma
son officiated.
Miss Florence Elwood was the maid OF
honor and Miss Cora Elwood brides
maid. VIM. Gallagher, of Washington,
was best man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
BASS PUT IN MOTIFS RUN

Mr. Henry d. Williams has received
from the u. 5. Government , 800 small
mouth bass. which he and SIR X. G.
Hiidrup put In Motifs Run on Mr. W. j..
Buizner's farm in Spottsylvania county.
Sir. Williams says there is still come ga a
dust floating on the water. which will
iniure the fish II II continues.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
TO BEGIN RIVER IMP R0vsMENTS

NJ. Arthur ConckliB, government en-
g'n'sr 81 Washington. was here Satur-
day IN connection with the work If
dredging the Rappahannpck. which will
commence about June 10Th AT "A point
some distance down the river and work
up 10 t.i- point. The Banner Hydraulic
Dredging Company, Of Camd.n. n. j.,
has the contract and the Improvements
VIII be under the supervision of Mr.
COuckliu.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
TO ATTEND ASSOCIATION

The 21th annual convention Of the
Funeral Benefit Association of the United
States will be held Tuesday, June 9.
Ia the Y NJ G. A. Hall, Richmond. Va.
Mr.. +. c. Bell will go a. delegate from
Stonewall Council. No. II, Jr. o. Il. A.
NJ, of this city, which Council IS a mem.
Der OF the Funeral Benefit Association.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
STATE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
WILL MEET THURSDAY

The State Democratic convention will
meet in Roanoke Thursday to elect del
egates To the national convention.
Much opposition To Instructions has de-
veloped. Speaker Byrd will probably be
temporary chairman and Congressman
saunders permanent chairman.
IL looks asif the Delegates at large Will
be Senators Daniel aud Martin, Gov.
Swanson. and former Gov. Hoee Tyler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
IN The U. S. COURT

tn l. grand jury. sitting ia Rich.
mond Friday. indicted Dora White. alias
Dora LOWS, for sending obscene l.tters
through thu mail The case was set for
trial Ca June IL
The case AGAINST K. +. Mountioy. ne
cused OF selling liquor ia Stafford with.
out license, will he brought before the
grand jury in Alexandria at the July
term.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
WANTS TO KNOW WISHES
OF HIS CONSTITUENTS

Supervisor G.. r. Andrews. oi Spotsyl-
vania. who was in the city Saturday.
rnys the time having arrived " hen "a
superintendent ~ roads must bee selected
he Is ready Tn hear from his constituents
a. 10 their choice Of the man before he
decides on anyone - recommend 10 the
Judge Tor appointment He says his
only object Is to please the people in the
matter aud "a secure an eff lent officer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
MAY BE CHANGE IN PRIMARY PLAN

A canvass OF alarge number OF delegates
TO the Democratic convention at Roam
oke shows majority in favor OF retain
Ing the primary system.
Many OF the delegates desire a change
In the methods. and IL IL probable that
an attempt Will be made to have the
law modified so that primaries OF both
parties will be held on the same day and
at the expense OF the State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
PROMPT SETTLEMENT

Mr.. NJ W. Rice, of Richmond. general
solicitor for the FateFnal Relief Associa-
tion Oi Odd Fe lowe. was here Monday
and paid 10 Mrs Chas.F. Towson, OF Fal-
mouth, $500 due her on the life OF her
late husband
Mr.. Towson was a member Of Myrtle
Lodge, No. 30, |. o. OF.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
IMPROVEMENTS

The work of grading Lewis street be-
tween Washington avenue and Winches-
ter street Is going forward, and Mr.. Clar-
ance X. Howard is grading his ken.
more property down TO the lowered
granolithic pavement on the same street.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
CAMPAIGN CLOSING

Representative Carlin addressed a
meeting at Falls Church Saturday. He
was given an enthusiastic reception.
Ithad been announced that Mr.. Gordon.
would divide time with the CONGRESSMAN.
but Mr.. Gordon did not appear. Appar.
emily the crowd was In sympathy with
Mr.. Carlin's candidacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
9Th DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL
PRIMARY

The Democratic primary in the 18th
district to nominate candidate for
Congress Will be held Tuesday, June 9th.
Congressman {. L. Carlin and Hon r.
l.. Gordon are the candidates
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
DEATH IN ORANGE

Mr.. George +. Lancaster. OF Orange
county. died II few days ago at his home
near Mine Run, aged 65 years. He Is
survived by his wife, six sons and two
daughters
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
DEATHS

Mrs. Susan Bond Wilson, wife oi Bishop
Alpheus W. Wilson, OF the Methodist
church, died in Baltimore Friday.
+. l.. Smither died Thursday at the
home OF his brother. T. II. Smither, In
Middlesex. aged CO. He leaves his
mother. four brothers and three sisters
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
LAWN FETe

The Junior Auxiliary of Trinity church
will hold a lawn fete on the rectory
grounds Thursday. June l1th, from 4 to
1880 p. m. Ice cream, cake, aud candy
will be sold, the proceeds for benefit of
Home Missions. ,iGSl0
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
FIRST WATeRMELONS

Mr.. Joseph W. Mills had for sale Sat
urday the first watermelons of the sea-
son. They came from Georgia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
EARLY VEGETABLES

Mr.. W. L. Bradley had the first new
homegrown potatoes In mari ct Monday
and Mr.. Samuel Fitzhugh the first Gym
lings. This is two weeks earlier than last
year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
DR.. R0StBRO ACCEPTS
CHAIR OF THEOLOGY

Rev. DIR. J. W. Rosebro has accepted
the chair OF theology In the Southwest
crn Presbyterian University at Clarkes-
VILE Tenn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09

Sunday afternoon on the Courthouse
Road. between Edmond SCOTS church
and fredericksburg. "A light green check
ed tailor-made jacket The finder will
please return same to Sig c street.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
EXCURSION FROM DOWN THE RIVER

The Ladies' Aid Society OF Calvary
Church. Richmond county. will run an
excursion from Urbanna TO Frederick
burg Wednesday j une 10, stopping at all
landings on the river.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
GORDON At MANASSAS

Mr.. Gordon spoke at Manassas Friday
night to large audience. He was re-
peatedly cheered.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
FIRE IN SPOTSYlVAkIA

The barn and stables on the farm OF
Mr.. f. T. Hudson, in Spotsylvania, were
destroyed by fire few days since.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
NEW SCHOOL BUILDING
FOR SALE

Contractor f. G. Hefin commenced on
the new public school building Monday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

FOR SALE
Twenty bushels of black peas.
Address.
j. Bowie Gray,
fredericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09
~ ICHMOND. FREDERtrksarRq
. AND POTOMAC RAILROAD

~ edmond. FREDENitRsRuRg
* AND POTOMAC RkIIROtD
- Schedule effective April ~. fsOS
Leave fredericksburg. Northward.
G:25 a. m. week DAYS. locai. soc a ~,
daily; lO;29 a. m. daily. local. lo.5g a
IN daily - p. IN. week dnv-. G.3O n
m week days. local; 7:lGp n Srnsass
only. local; 500 p IN. dai.r: 1000 n m
daily. = IT.
Leave fredericksburg. Snuth,xarb.
300 "a. m. daily. A. e. l.. trnin. c.0t a
IN. ~eeA aass local; SOS "a. M. SUNDAYS
ohiy' 'ocol, lo.36 a. IN daily. ;. A. l.
tram I'D .. m. week days. local: 30,
pm DAILY. A. e. L. train: G.tS "a m
daily. local; 1.54 =. an. daily = T.
train '' ~ l.
Local from Washington arrives n 800
~ m. week DAYS.
Arrivals aud departures not gunran.
". 7. Taylor. Traffic M,rapn.r
4. &. Cox. Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09

One Frame Dwelling on Spottswood
street Apply 507 Hanover street.
ljun9-3t.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09

Harry t. Scarborough. Eastville, and
Miss Kate Bell, BlOxOm, were married
In Baltimore Saturday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-06-09

there's no taking of chances If you place
your orders with people who have the
reputation for giving satisfaction In every
particular. We ask you I'm all fairness
where can you do better than by deal
ing right here
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-18
Insanitary Easements
Are Due to Flower Beds,
Commissioner Declares

Engineer Commissioner Morrow has
recommended THAT the Board Of Edu-
cation be notified that the practice OF
maintaining flower beds along the walls
or school buildings IS the main cause
or damp easements and unhealthful
conditions, and that e be requested. that
lhlS practice should be discontinued.
The recommendation is the result Of
a report made by II. 3. Davis, Inspec-
tor Of Plumbing. who states that tho
attention Of teachers and officials has
been called TO this state Of affairs with
out result, and a communication from
Supervising Principal Ely. who calls at
teution Of the insanitary condition OF
tile CaTbcTTy school
Dr. J. S. Arnold. medical inspector OF
public schools has recommended thaf
school yards be concreted. Henry
Storey superintendent Of repairs. has
Re ported TO the Commissioners tina. this
viii be done as soon as possible.
If the communication from the Com
missiOneTs IS received in time. the board
may take Up the matter this afternoon
at Its special meeting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-18
OVEN KILDARE
HURT BY FALL
Noted Author Playwright
Slips on Subway
Steps.

NEW YORK, March 1S.-After falling
down the steps Of the Times Square
subway station today. Owen Kildare.
playwright and writer, author of NY
Mamie Rose" and other stories, TODAY
was hurried Off unconscious to the New
York Hospital.
1t was at first believed that his skull
was fractured, and that he was serious
ly injured. but later it was found that
his scalp had been lacerated. and that
he was suffering from bruises and from
shock.
MY Mamie Rose, which is said TO
be the true story OF Kildare's regenera-
tion from an ilHterate gang leader on
the Bowery 10 that of an educated man
and writer, through the efficacy OF "a
woman love, has been dramatized. and
is now being played by Arnold Daly's
company in Chicago.
kildare is fOrty-fOur years old. and
lives at West Ninety-sixth street He
has recently suffered from nervous
breakdown due TO overWork the dram
atizatiou OF his book having been ac-
complisked in less than three weeks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-18
GEN. FOCK WOUNDS
SNIRNOFF IN DUEL
Meeting Grows Out of Con-
demnatiOn of Port Arthur
Defenders.

ST, PETERSBURG, Marcn IS-Gen-
-r2I Fock severely wounded General
alnirnon early today in a duel growing
Jul OF tine trial or Tic Port Arthur de-
.s'JIeTs fer surrendering the fortress to
he japanese before exlaustIne then
~sources for prolonginE tue siege.
'mirnOH furnished most OF tEe testi-
nany oH which Generals StoesseI. Fock.
Ll-d Reiss were brought 20 trial. but be
-aH-e involved in the case himself ana
vas tried and acquitted by ;Es same
"u ut--uartiaI which EcarG ri:e cases OF
tie trio.
Fock sert the challenge to Smlruor
because re considered that the Inter
al reflected on his honor. Fock was
ensured by the military court.
The meeting was in the ChevaIar
Guards Riding School The two gen
rails stood close together and fought
with pistols
SmirnoL wSs commander Of Port Ar
-nur during rhc siege. General Stoes-
SCI, as commander Of the entire peniu-
iUla OF which the fortre IS is al the eS-
tremlty, OF course. ranked him Fock
was division commander. When the
officers returned 10 St PETERSBURG.
Slnirnon hled charges Of cowardice ana
competency against Stoesscl and
If iHccmpetency and INSTRUMENTATION
ga.nst EOck.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-18
Board of Education Ex-
pected to Accept Esti-
mates of Commit
tee Today.
Plans Include Complete
FlreprOofing of All
Buildings in the
District.

congress will be asked 10 make an
emergency appropriation OF nearly $3.50
VOo TO make Washington school build
ings hreproof II the Board Of E1uca-
tion approves the estimates Of its Tays
and means committee at the SD, sial
meeting this afternoon.
The ways and means committee. com
posed Of W. V. Cox, ". u. Hoover.
John +. Cook, and President James r.
oyster. held a series of conferences
yesterday afternoon, last nigh; and lhIs
morning, az which the reports Of Fire
chief Belt and superintendent Stuart
were gone into. The figures arrived
at by the committee as being neces-
sary 70 put the schoo! buildings in sat
lsfactOry shape are now being tabu-
lated. and viii be presented TO the
board this afternoon.
The board will e. all probability ratifv
the recOmmendat.0n Of the committee
and the estimate viii at once 10 to the
Commissioners for transmission to r.on-
gress. IL was stated by a member Of
the committee this morning that c0ndi-
tons We're found to be even more un-
sausIatlory lhan az first supposed. and
ht arly $4,000 viii be asked for.
some idea Of the present uusatisfac-
tory state Of affairs may be gained
when r. is stated that at least SI5un1e
viii be required 20 replace the anti
quated wooden stairways in a score or
moro 5chooi buildings. Modern fire es-
'dHcaf lIe eNungulsleTs. the rcplaci1E
OF eEpJEed woodwork and new buildings
10 replace the present unsafe rented
44attyts used D. some IF the schools
VIII Hgure mainly IN utilizing the re-
l-aihaet or the appropriation 10 bc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-18
ESCAPES EXILE
ON DESERT ISLE.
NAVY FORGOT HIN

Assistant Surgeon Myron c. Baker.
OF the navy, has narrowly escaped meet
ing fate similar 20 Robinson Crusoe.
surgeon Baker Is young in the service
Of his country and was ordered 4. Mid
way Island in The middle of the Pa
c'uc. He was 20 give medical treat
ment to the marines who were sta
toned there The marines were or
dered withdrawn. but as Mr.. Baker is
not member of the Marine Corps ne
sWas overlooked ia the Official orders.
The marines, therefore, started yes
terday TO depart from the Island with
out Mr.. Baker. as he had not been given
any orders 20 depart The surgeon got
busy on tAe able, and fired frantic a-J-
peais 10 the Navy Depart m eut 90 send
the requisite orders, 50 he might not be
LEFT 60 Gle on tie lonely island
After hurried conference here today.
instructions were sent 10 the IrOquOiS
90 delay as departure day ia order to
take the surgeon abroad.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-18
CLEVELAND
7IYEARS OLD TODAY
81 Feel Splendid" He Says
as He Receives Con-
gratulationS.

LAKEWOOD. y J.. March 1s-WIh
MS every appearance showing that he is
recovering from the attack OF grin
which laid him up part Of the winter
former President Grover Cleveland to-
day quietly celebrated his seventy-nrsr
birthday anniversary. Many Friends
were on hand TO congratulate him
The former President and mis- family
~ stopping mere and at dinner tonight
the management of the Lakewood IStai
viii present Mr.. Cleveland with a larga
blrIaday cake with seventy-one smsII
Mf. cleveland does not look his ge
Ills eyes are bright and mis- skin ruJS,-
although his face IS thinner than II
was year ago. Asked how he felt he
replied: ''0
Ieel splendid. ] am taking walks
every morning for my health and am
rapidly recovering from the attack os
grip" "a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-18
Says Constructor Did
Offer Him a Place on
Naval Affairs Com
mittee.
Wants His Secretary to
Testify to. Having Heard
Boatman's Sug-
geStion.

Representative Richmond P. HohsoB
O. Alabama reasserted today tnat T.svg-
renee Spear, naval constructor for fas
Electric Boat Company. came 10 him
last November and made the overture
70 MIN to have him put on the Com
mIttee on Naval Affairs if he -stood
flghI on submarine legislation
Mr. nobsOn went further than he dt4
IN his testimony before the invsstL-
satng committee. and said Mr.. Smear
hade the overture. uuequivocaIIv. and
Enthusiastically. not only 10 him. bur Ia
ms private secretary.
when asked what he Thought n
Spears contradiction OF him, Afr- Hon
son said:
What 1 said before the committee
was absolutely correct. Also. Mr.. Suear
made the same overture In the presence
OF my secretary. Ny secretary will tes-
lily 10 this. He asked 10 be heard bv
the investigating committee Yesterday
Out the committee refused to hear him.
i shall write an Official letter to5a,
70 Mr.. BOuteH, chairman Of the com
mlltee, and ask that my secretary b..
Aeard That VIII show that Spear said
ne hdd the influence with the Speaker
70 make me a member Of Naval A.
fairs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-18
REFUGEES ON SHIP
TO LEAVE HAITI.
TROOPS ON GUARD

PORT Az PRINCE. March 1S.-The
embarkatiOn of Haitian revolutionary
refugees aboard the French cruiser has
already begun from the consulates an
G0uaives.
The French. German. ana British
diplomatic representatives are looking
after their departure and guardfne
against any demonstration. either by
the government or tbereabout against
the fugitives. Arrangements are also he
ing made 10 take the revoIutioniets shell
tered at St. Mare and Port de Palx TO
Gonaives for embarkation
President Alexis Will do his hest fo
prevent any outbreak Of violence
against the men the powers are de-
porting
strong forces or troops guard the
streets of Port au Prince G0Dai-es
ST. Marc, and Port de Paix, and no pub
lie gatherings are permitted.
The executive has made il clear how
ever, that he considers himself as hay
ing granted concessions to the foreign
governments upon which they could NOT
justly INSIST. There is no dOubr ht
would have resisted mad he been power
Lul enough 10 do so. and that an inn
mediate EFFORT VIII be made 10 secure
American assistance in concluding
treaties
The President is investigating a com
paint from Secretary Hortzberg. of the
German legation here, that the latter
narrowly escaped being mobbed on his
way from the legation TO The wharf TO
consult with the commander OF the
British cruiser, On tie ships arrival
Monday night
The people accused the secretary Of
the responsibility for the recent trOu-
bles, and finally became so threatening
That he had TO beat path through the
crowd TO the wharf with heavy walk
ing stick There IS no doubt an apology
VIII be forthcoming.
That the President believed Port au
Prince was in danger of bOmbardment
when the foreign Warships arrived is
certain. He figured, however, that ne
might as well fan by an overwhelming
outside force as at the hands OF the
reyoiutiOnists the COnsulates have been
sheltering-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-18
Wolf
Leads Braves
To Big Chief

Eight big braves OF tie SlosGoue and
Arapahoe tribes or The wind River
Reservation, ia Wyoming. called ou the
Great White Father at the White
House this morning and their leader.
Little W off. gave him a pipe and IT,
bacco pouch.
Little Wolf is the oldest Indian oE The
reservation, If not iu the State of
Wyoming, and counts his years close TO
one hundred. Some Of bis braves be-
Eeve lac is 25y years old. for De was an
old man, they say. when their grand
fathers were paDOoses.
In spite OF his ase. Little Wolf car
ries himself as straight as the stem OF
the .ed stone pipe Ee save the Presi-
dent only the seams and burrows upon
his face Wculd give one o. hint Of his
years.
The President shook hands with his
red children and told Little Wolf how
pleased lie was TO meet h.m anu &c
celve from his hands the pouch ard
pipe The bag is "a capaciJus buclskin
affair, worked with beads OF many
colorS and stained poycupiue quiIIs.
One Of the braves, whose name. NVah
Wan Nib Bid, reminds one of. a ceueze
yell, was wearing a Roosevelt and
Fairbanks campaign button of 1904. Sur
rounding the button was q number OF
feather decorations, and when someone
in the crowd asked if he were not the
original Roosevelt man he seemed
greatly pleased.
When Little Wolf left the White
House he proudly bore away an auto
graphed photograph of the President.
winch the latter had given him.
After leaving the VIII te House, the
Indians. under escort c Senator War
ren. went 20 the War Department. 10
pay their respects to Secretary Taft.
After the usual exchange of greetings
the chieftaIns referred To the hunting
question. ana asked the Secretary to he
their guest on an expedition during the
coming summer Secretary Taft ex-
pressed MS pleasure at the invitation
and assured them that ii opportunity
offered itself ne would be more than
pleased TO accept their hospitality.
During the entire conversation Chief
Little Wolf hUgged tightly 10 his bosom
the autographed photograph given TO
him by the President.