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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-30

" HE summer season is drawing to close and the pretty maids
 X with sun-kissed complexions, and the fascinating widows, both varieties, the sod and the grass, are packing bag and baggage preparatory to returning home from seashore and mountain, to varnish up a bit for the coming season. Some of these charming maidens are anticipating their brilliant debut into society, while the demure little maiden who has seen a season or two and tired of all this glitter and tinsel Is contem- plating the vocation of matrimony this autumn-autumn, you know, is always the official season of matrilnony. The dear little Sod widows tears have given way to smiles as she coyly admits she will wear another name.
 The dashing Grass widow, who was not married felicitiously, and with her alluring bait caught prize hero-a sort of combination Solomon, Depew, Chesterfield and James Jeffries He is wise, chivalrous strong. Perhaps sh e gets this combine in her second ven ture-nit but she didn't know it until afterward. In her misery she walls: Tt would have been an easier task to have established a reformatory for No. l and appointed myself superintendent, than tackle the terrifying proposition of domesticating No g.
 Perhaps Mrs. Grass Widows Mo- 1 was weak -willed man. Naturally, a man of this type does not show up in his true colors as a lover; it is only after the knot is properly. correctly and neatly tied that one realizes the idol her fancy has dressed up in fur bellows and ruffles Is not made of the same quality clay as Adam, but com mon mud and slush.
 But even as a lover such a man is disappointing and nothing to brag about. He is careless and needless; he takes everything easily; he cannot be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-30

It is predicted that general court martial involving members of three or four troops of cavalry located in the southeastern section of the state will be the outcome of some shooting from the train when those troops were returning home from camp at Chickamauga about the middle of July.
 If this is true it will probably be the most extensive military trial held within the recent history of the Georgia na- tional guard. Many members of Troops A. B. c and D of the First squadron of cavalry commanded by Maj. w. w. Cor don it is said have been implicated by the evidence which has been gathered by Maj, Frederick L. Palmer, '. s. A, now attached to the office of the adjutant general and acting as inspector general of state troops.
 Major Gordon was not with his com- mand at the time the indiscriminate shooting occurred. When the train left Chickamauga Capt. J. W. Hughes Of Troop F of Ludowici was in charge but he got off in Atlanta and is said to have failed to notify the officer next under him of the fact, so that there was no officer really In command as the train proceeded from this city to Macon. It was near Rex, Ga, between Atlanta and Macon, on the Southern railway, that a number of shots were fired indiscrmi-
  nately from one of the coaches and an innocent negro was seriously wounded
 It is stated that members of all four of the troops on the train were in the coach from which the firing took place, and these have all been more or less ln- volved.
 In addition to the trial of these pri- vates it is intimated that Captain Hughes failure to notify the second of- fcer in command that he would leaya the train may result in his being called on for an explanation before the court
 It is reported that the oourtmartial when called, will probably sit at Guyton, the home station of one of the troops. about 30 miles northwest of Savannah. Judge Advocate General E. s. Elliott of Savannah was here in conference with Governor Smith and AdJt. Gen. A. J. Scott day or two ago, and as a result of the conference 1t was given out that some further information was desired before the order for the general court martial is issued The order. therefore. Is looked eor soms time next week,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-30
FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH
Association Passes Important Resou-
 tIons.

Winnipeg Man., August 29.-The American Health association today elected Dr. Gardner T. Swartz of Prov idence, R. l., president Dr. R. M. Simp- son of Winnipeg was elected first vice president; Dr. Jesse Chico of Mexico, second vice president; third vice presi- dent, Maj. Charles F. Mason, United States army; secretary. Dr. Charles o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-30

Own the best COW in Bir- mingham. Milk her as often as you like. Gives rich, heavy cream on down to milk of any consistency. Keer her in the pantry anywhere9 She's the Dundee Evaporated Milk, and your grocer sells her by the can or case. In sanitary cans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-30
Dutch Warship Arrives.

Willemstadt, Curacao, August 25.- The Dutch battleship Jacob Van Heemskert, which sailed from Holland on August Il, arrived at this port to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-30

ANDERSON PLACE-The place of homes and modern development. Take South 18th Street Car to 10th Avenue,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-30

Of extra fine French Null, some front of Val. lace and Swiss insertions, some allover embroidery. others lace yoke efect-the $7.00 and sS.95 OF OF
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
DAUGHTERS OF THE c0NFtOfaAcY

The regular monthly meeting OF FRED.
erlcssburg Chapter, United Daughters VI
the Coniederacy. wes held at SCOTIA on
Nov. 23rd, at 4 p m. The ptesldent,
Mrs. Mamie s. Barney, was In the cha'r
and nineteen members present.
The treasurer presented report ol
obligations discharged since the last
meeting. Toe president announced 'nat
the regular meeting would be omitted Id
December. -,
The annual business meeting 81 the
CHAPTER will be az usual on the l9ih OF
January. The following committee "s va.
appointed TO arrange IA program LOT Iu's
meeting: Mrs l. l.. CoHhili, Miss LOUISE
Ble,ght and Mrs. Arthur Brown. IL was
also decided to make this q special scott
meeting. aud TO serve light reireshinent' q.
A motion was carried that the secretary
shonld send postal cards to- all member
not present, reminding them that the
annual dues OF the chapter should ie
paid on Jan. 10Th.
The report OF the program comloit
WAS then presented. Mrs. A. Z. Rowe
Gang with much feeling and expression
the old songs 40 dear to every Southern
heart, "My Old Kentucky Home" and
"The Bonnie Rlue Flag" the audience
Joining I'm the chorus. Mrs. Edward
Washburn read some Incidents oil the
Battle OF fredericksburg from rour
Years Under Marse Robert. by Mayor
Robert Stiles: Mrs. J. 7. Goolrlck a
poem. Dixie Forever" and Miss Lacy a
poem on the Historic Church Beli OF
Fredericksburg u,u,.
An invitation from Misc Mamie WINS
was accepted and the body adjourned
TO meet at her home on Jan. l9th.
Secretary t. u. c.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26

Navel tntsr,sinnsnt BY Presbyterian lsus'
Proves a Great Success

A unique entertainments was n Gu r.
day afternoon by the Ladies AID Society
of the Ple,by terrain church. TIE pur'
chaser Of a ticket was told 90 go nrst Ia
the hume uf DR.. ID T.. Bowman. Arflv.
iny there. Que was met By young ladies'
Ina costume sug, estive of the Stars and
Stripes" and ushered into the parlor,
where the ladies in cha'gs took care ol
the visitor. Fruit punch and cake were
served while the guests listened To music
or conversed with acquaintances. MRS
Bowman. Mrs. lizard, Miss Langhlin,
Miss Musselman, Misses Bessie Belle
Cannon. Ot,lia Denny were In the re-
c.iying party. The hall and rooms were
decorated with American nigj Miss
Annie Nicholson had charge uf ths candy
table.
The noxt country visited was Mexico,
located temporarily at the home oil Rev.
]. II Henderlite. The decorations were
especi Ais attractive. There was quite q
display Of objects OF Interest, repressn a.
tive of the arts oi the country. Mrs. ).
N. Barney, Mrs. H,ndeillte. Mrs. u. =;
Russell. NJ AZ Hamilton, Miss Ctutcnfield
were IN charge Young ladies In true
Mexican costume served tomsl, sand
witches I'D coffee. A fortune teller was
present TO satisfy the curiosity OF any
visitor to Mexico. Music and conyersa-
ton made the stay pieasa1t.
The next stage Of the Journey ended at
the home OF Mr.. Robt. e. Beale, where
young door.keepers, In japanese dress,
welcomed the visitors into room at
tractlvely decorated. Rev. and Mrs. L.
X. Cumming aud Mrs &. N Caldwell
were present in Japanese dress To explain
Japanese customs and To describe the
various objects placed about the room,
which were suggestive OF Japanese lie.
The receiving party were Miss Mamie
Beale. Miss Eula Henderson, Miss Louise
Somerville, Mrs. Jno. X Bosebro, Mrs.
p. V. Daniel. Tea and CAFE were served
and in accordance with japanese Gu tom
a souvenir was presented each guest
upon leaving the house.
A long journey on the next stage ended
In Africa at the hons OF Mrs. Eckenrode,
on Main st. A little "darky" received
the ticket with a grin. A large "dsrkey"
received the visitor and handed him u
cocranut shell, containing ambrosia. In
the centre OF the room was q fire, and
over the fire huge kettle and ia tho ket-
Il. a missionary, iccludlDg white g owes
aud beaver hat. The missionary stew"
gns not done when the writer left Rag
time music and ''cOon sOngs' enliyened
the time. Miss Linda CLANCY, Mis-
Mani, Myer, Miss Lizzie Eckenrods, Miss
Eliza Roy were fac representatives. 81
darkest Africa.
The musical prQgramms at each place
was varied aud lack OF space prevents
the mention OF all who took part.
The occasion was u source OF great en-
tertalnment, and for those who took thu
tims t. stop aud look and list q, a
source OF instruction.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
SHELBURNE'S WAREHOUSE
TOBACCO REPORT

Prices on all grades have advanced
very much IN the past week; offerings
have been light. Weather predictions Tor
the next two days indicate warmer,
with rain. II this comes true there will
be a general season, which Is more than
apt 10 elut the market.
Our buyers ale all ready to take care
of the crop to the best OF their ability and
n planters will put their tobacco In
medium dry order before selling, 1t Will
lessen the danger OF a drop 10 prices, as
the manufacturers can store away the
dryest OF 1t without danger OF Its getting
hot, until they can get slack season to
The drop In prices during a glut is
usually caused by the high order OF the
tobacco. A factory can only handle q
certain amount each day; II the buyer
buys more than be can handle and stores
Il away, and II gets hot, be is obliged &c
stop buying to some extent until he can
take care OF what he has bought. TIL
causes drop In prices. Therefore W.
advise all planters to PUT tobacco II
GOOD order, 90 1t can be stored Tor a
jeaet ten days without damaging.
We are working hard for our custom
ers, and are pleasing them. With tn
beat house, the best auctioneer, the bee
saIesmen. and the best working force, W
are leading the market. Come to shsl
burno's and we will prove Il to you.
Yours truly,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS

The following resolutions on the death
OF pr. J. Edward Tompklns were adopt
cd by the ladies OF the Mary Washington
Hospital Association:
Resolved That this Association deep,
ly regrets the death of this distinguished
physician, Dr. J. Edward Tompkins, IT,
faithful and 10y al friend, one oil Its earl
lest aud most earnest supporters, whose
eminent services were always at ltt
command and whose efforts and charts
contributed largely to the success OF tiis
hospital. A physician, friend and
citizen he will be greatly missed.
Resolved, That this Association eA'
tend 10 his family their heartfelt sym.
patty in their bereavement, and that
these resolutions be spread upon the
minutes OF this Association aud q copy
OF the same forwarded to the family.
Mrs. John Il. Mason,
Pres. Of hssO
Mrs. ID. c. Bowman, Sec. Of Asso,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26

roads in which he held only small
amounts OF stock. he preferred the
bonds as a form OF investment. Mr..
Rockefeller appeared greatly delighted
that his long ordeal as witness was
over and hurriedly left the room when
counsel excused him.
Mr.. Rockefeller said that he did not
think that he should be made TO tell
the form Of his investments. declaring
that the gentlemen over there In the
stock exchange might not think 1t very
wise" After some legal contention
by counsel. Mr. Rockefeller said he
held stock in the Delaware. Lacka-
wanna & Western, the New York Cen
trail. the Pennsylvania, the Western
MARYLAND, the Missouri Pacific. the
Texas Pacific and the Colorado South
ern. He said he owned no shares In
either the Union or the Southern Pa
cifc. Mr. Rockefeller said he opposed
the keeping OF millions of dollars Of
surplus by the Standard.
John ID. Archbold. vice president OF
the Standard, proved mine OF detail
ed information, under the direction of
the company's counsel, regarding the
early production of crude oil and the
development of the pipe line system.
Mr.. Archbold gave his answers In
short. brisk manner and seemed pos
sessed. of infinite details OF the Stand
ards business from its inception to the
present time.
Mr.. Archbold beamed with satisfac-
ton in telling OF the Standards early
history. His clear blue eyes twinkled
when he told OF the Industrial fights.
saving that he kept careful watch on
his competitor and then tried to beat
him."
Mr.. Archbold said the Standard
found and was now finding much COM
petition abroad. This affected the price
paid for crude oil. 1t was the policy
of the company, he said, to take care
of all the crude oil produced. Crude
oil was stored In tanks holding on an
average $4,000 barrels. Mr.. Archbold
said that there was now stored in
tanks $4,000. 900 barrels of oil waiting
for use.
"Why has that been stored?"
because the production has been
ahead Of the demand"
and in spite Of that the Standard
has kept on buying?"
yes"
"How long may this oil be held?"
Altogether It Is improbable thai
this oil now being taken out of the
mId-continent field will be used for ter
years"
Mr.. Archbold said that in the early
DAYS II was a question OF a bargain
between the shipper and the railroad.
This continued until the passage q
the interstate commerce law" sale
Mr.. Archbold, land this tremendous
talk about our company being peculiar
In It's relation toward the railroads wal
very unjust, indeed. The people WHIT
made the cutlery have done it for Vi
terror reason"
did you ever know what your mex
door neighbor did,"
II did not except what | could flint
by careful inquiry; then I tried to bea
him. When a manufacturer got a rat
from a railroad the manufacture
made that basis Of cost which re
suited In a benefit to the consumer
That was the general rule worke
under."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
AN IMPROVED SECTION

A beautiful drive Is the one out Plans
Road 10 Five Mile Forks.
This section has wonderfully Improved
10 the past few years. The road Is gooc
In fine weather. Land shows Intelligent
care and tillage, the fields are well ienced
the houses are large, well painted, az
tractive, the farm buildings neatly
whitswasted, and 1t Is "a thickly settled
community.
There are many evidences OF thrlit
Horses, herds oicattle, h1cks OF sheep arr
seen IN the fields; fine wheat and oa'
crops. good stands OF grass. corr
shocking.
At Salem church the beautiful mona
ment TO the New Jersey troops, loo atet
Immediately On the side OF the road, i
imposing. To one who has not been ,'
that neighborhood for some years TN
drive IN "a revelation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
WILLIAMS
p.uulm Fredericksburg Couple wsds In aIeAnsss.

The marriage Of Miss Loula Willam.
IN Mr.. lanes r.. Rawlings. q prominent
business man. both OF this city, was sol
emnissd Wednesday afternoon, Nov
25th at 3 O'Clock, Ct 6l2 w. Grace St.
Richmond. the home OF Mrs. van busen
an aunt OF the bride. The ceremony wa'
performed by the brides brother, hev
h. Aubrey Williams, pastor OF the freq
ericksburg Baptist church Olly rels
tiyes and Intimate friends Cf the couple
were present at the wedding. Both the
bride and groom have large circle o.
friends and are very popular.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rawlings, after the cere
mony. left for bridal trip to O,d FONT
Cape Charles, Baltimore and washing
ton. Upon their return they VIII reside
at their home on Charles street.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
PROTEST FROM Mr.. ESTES

Washington, d. c., Nov. 30 1908.
see IN The Daily Star that Mr.. Henry
Danuehl, 10 bis answer in the election
contest case, has clsssed me as an illegal
and disqualified voter. want to state
that have as much right to vote as he
has; that have lived In Fredericksburg
Tor 81 years, except what little time /
have worked in Washington for the
government, aud have paid my taxes
In Fredericksburg for 20 years end am
paid up to date. All men working Tor
the government have a right to vote In
their own States. That was proven 10 the
last election, for 5000 men who worked
for the government went to their homes
In the different States to cast their votes:
On the face OF this claim to be a legal
voter of Fredericksburg as much so as
Mr.. Dannehl. aud he has no right to coll
me an illegal or disqualified voter.
Yours very truly,
j. Frank Estes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
JUSTICES COURTS IN SPOTSYLvANIi

Alfred Fox. colored, was given pre-
lIminsry hearing before Squire Bullocl
at Summit Monday aud sent on t. the
grand Jury. Fox Is charged with break
ing and entering the kitchen OF Mr. jos
McWhirt.
Mr.. J. W. Ramsey, Sho was convicted
at special session OF the Chancellor dis
trict conrt before Justice Waller, on
charge OF deiacing tombs In Jennings
grave yard and fined 50 and costs o.
SIS 90, has withdrawn his APPEAL n tn,
Circuit Court Of Spotsylvania and PAID
up the fine.
justices Blaydes, Goodloe and founD
will have g called session OF the Berxele.
court az Travellers Rest Saturd,y &c
dispense justice to John Ross. "h' ID
charged with sssaultiDg his son.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
CRESCENT EXCELSIOR PLANT
Property Withdrawn After Bid Of $500

The Crescent Excelsior Plant, together
with land, buildings and machinery. was
offered at public euction Monds ~ by At
torneys c. O'COnor GOOlrick and X. ii l..
Chichester, trustees, and was bid up to
Sc 600, but this not being considered
sufficient by the trustees the sale was de
clared off and the property has been re-
advertised for sale on Monday Dec. 2lst,
1908, at ~ O'Clock. on the premises
This plant is splendidly located on an
acre and hall OF land lying between the
tracks OF the r F. & 2. and Narrow
Gusge railroads, the site being one OF the
best 10 the city, as no dray age is neces-
sary In securing supplies for running the
plant or IN shipping its product.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
NEW CATALOGUE

am preparing new catalogue, which
will 90 to press not later than December
18th. Any OF my customers who desire
to make change in their property will
see or write me at once Anyone having
farms. timber or mineral land or req
estate OF any description who desire to
sell will do we'll to list their property al
once.
Jno. W. Allison, Jr.,
Real Estate Agent,
n24.5t Fredericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
HOT WATER PLANT
viii Be- pu, In The Mary Washington Hospital

: The ladies OF the Hospital Association
and their advisory board have awarded
TO II. l.. Stone the contract for heating
by tho hot water system, the Mary
Washington Hospital and Nurses Home
Mr.. Stones bid was 1904 and WAS &C
cepted, being the lowest figure oil the
four bids sent in by cur local plumbers
and steam filters. The association II
anxious their hospital should be thor,
oughly up to date and equipped with al
comforts AMI .couveniences for the care
and welfare OF it's patients: Now that
the MARY Washington free bed II
available to any citizen OF Fredericls
burg on proper application, 1t Is hoped
all citizens will bear In mind that IL ID
only by the united efforts OF all that oui
little hospital Is supported and enabled &c
keen out OF debt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
RlLEY-BEAlE
Welded In Washington.

The marriage Of Miss Nellie l.. Beale: OF
Lance, Stafford county, Va. and Ar.
Phillip N. Riley, OF Washington, TOOK
place at 8 O'Clock Tuesday night IN Eide
brooke NJ. E. church, Rsv. A +. Poore
officiating. The church was decorated
with white chrysanthemums and palms:
and Mrs. Robert Beale, sister-in-law Oh
the bride, played the wedding march.
The bride wore a gown Of London
smoke broadcloath and carried a shower
OF Bride roses Miss Louisa Haines, who
attended her as maid OF honor, wore
pink mouseline. DR.. Harry B. Riley,
brother OF the bridegroom, was best
man. A reception at the home OF the
bridegroom followed, after which Mr..
and Mrs. Riley left Washington for q
Southern bridal trip.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
THANKSGIVING SERVICES

The Presbyterian, Baptist and Meth
odist congregations will unite In q
Thanksgiving service at the Presbyterian
church Thanksgiving Day at III O'Clock.
Rev. W. L. Dolly will preach.
St. Georges and Trinity Episcopal
churches Will hold q Joint Thanksgiving
service at Trinity church at IL O'Clock.
The sermon will be preached by Rev. DR.,
II. ]. McBryde.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26

The successful comedy drama, my
Dixie Girl" has been appropriately DE-
scribed as "a play OF the South with the
green hills OF Kentucky as its back
ground" 1t is a comedy drama, dealing
with the varying fortunes OF Dixie, a
wall. who is made the victim OF schemers
and plotters, but who finally comes into
her rights. my Dixie Grip will be the
attraction at the opera house on Friday
November 81.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
COLLECTION FOR WORTHY CHARITY

The collection at the union service at
the Presbyterian church on Thanksgly..
ing Day will be set apart Tor the care OF
the III child from Stafford now at the
Mary Washington Hospital. The parents
and the other children OF this family are
down with fever and they are poverty
stricken.
The president OF the City Mission has
donated their part OF this collection to
this worthy charity.
The two charity beds at the hospital
can Only be used for the poor oil Frcder-
icksburg.
Mrs Mollie Ford Tankard,
Mrs l. l. Coghil,
Mrs. A. F. Rowe,
COMMITTEES on Reception OF Patients
N. W. III A.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
BUIl0Ck-RlLEY

10 the parsonage Of Centenary Mstho-
dat church. Lynchburg, a few evenings
ago. In the presence OF a lew Intimate
friends. Miss Mamie Frances Riley was
married TO Mr.. Ira Harwood Bullock, by
Rev. A. Thomas. -,
The bride is daughter of +. l.. Riley
OF Alternate county. She was attifeu 10
brown travelling suit with hat ana
gloves 70 match.
Mr.. Bullockis son OF Mr.. aud Mrs.
". B. Bullock, of Berea, Stan Ird county.
For the past two years be has been ste
nographer 10 the Office OF the chiei clerk
Of the Railway Mall Service 10 Lynch
burg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bollock left for a NORTH
ern tour, after which they will reside al
No. Eastern avenue, Lynchburg,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
WILS0k-PkTT0k

Mr.. Jno. Fl. Wilson and Miss Sarah
Patton, daughter OF Mr. ID. A. Patton
both OF Stafford Co., were married wed
nesday at the parsonage OF the NJ. y.
Church. South, Stafford c. a., Rev Z. NJ.
saryer officiating. Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson
will reside near Toluca.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
JUDGE W. J. LtiKe DEAD

Judge ". J. Leake, former president
Of the r, +. K p. K. r., died at his re'i'
dence IN Richmond Monday night, alter
an illness OF six months. aged SO. $1,000.
Judge Leake was q law partner OF M
Carter. Besides being president OF the
R, f. & p, and connecting companies
he has served as counsel OF the K. + \
P. and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. roads
After the death OF Maj f T. ID. Myers
Judge Leake was elected To succeed HIN
az president Of the road. Judge LeaEt
aiterward resigned as president, and
was succeeded by VIM. H. White, OF Nor
folk.