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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-18
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR
VIRGINIA.

A bill has been introduced in the
Legislature to establish a geological
survey for Virginia. The survey is
needed. The original survey created
by the State, which was carried for
ward years-ego- by W. B. Rogers at
the University OF Virginia, was pro-
ductive OF great good. There seems
misrepresentation as to the Risen Bill
and its purposes. The bill does not
propose to create Department OF
Geology at the University OF Virginia.
Such q department. has existed there
Tor over seventy years, and, lnder
Professors Fontaine and Watson, is
perhaps the strongest department OF
the kind In the South. Neither does
the bill propose to iniure the Geolog-
ical Department at the V. p. l., or
at any other institution. The pro-
posed survey has nothing to do with
any institution. 1t is put under the
control of a State Geological Com
mission, consisting OF the Governor,
president of the University, president
OF the V. p. ] and two citizens of
the State appointed by the Cover
nor. The office of the survey is To-
Gated at the University Of Virginia.
A geological survey is a scientific
Undertaking. Its success depends
upon at least six conditions: It's d.
rectors, the scientific staff which
shall assist him, the strength of the
scientific equipment available for the
work, the opportunity for consulta-
tion with experts and for the use Of
laboratories in kindred subjects, the
location as to accessibility to the
State and to the geological work at
Washington. The duty Of the Leg
islature is to decide at what place
these conditions exist in greatest
strength. 1t cannot be questioned
shat the University OF Virginia pos
sesses the essentials OF THE ideal To-
cation. As a matter OF fact, such
surveys are usually placed at the
State Universities. OF twelve South
ern States, which have established
such surveys, ten have placed them
at State Universities and two have
been made independent bureaus.
The proportion indicated remains
true throughout thecountry. From
Whatever place the work is directed,
the resources OF all institutions
should be brought into requisition
and cooperation for the public good
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-18
REPEAL THE LAW

Several days ago the officials of
the X. f. 4 p. II. r. indignantly de-
MED q newspaper report that it
would have a strong lobby in the
capitol at Richmond opposing the
repeal OF the statute prohibiting the
paralleling OF said road, and they
intimated at the time that the State
had sufficient interest in the matter
to make the fight herself Sure
enough, almost simultaneously with
the Introduction of the bill to repeal
the act 10 the Senate and House the
board OF sinking fund commissioners
and q committee of the State proxies
for the road came out with argu-
ments, in pamphlet form, against
the repeal OF the statute, which they
are scattering broadcast through
out the State. The promptitude
with which the pamphlets have been
launched and the statement Of the
r. +. & p. officials above referred to
would Indicate that they were pre-
pared beforehand and were ready for
circulation when the bill was intro
duced. We might even venture to
say that the preparation, printing
and circulation is not paid for by
any OF the sinking fund commission
ers or by the State proxies individu-
ally or collectively, but that they
are being made a cats paw OF for
the purpose of pulling the railroad
company's chestnuts out Of the fire.
Let not the people be deceived, for
while the hand is that of Esau. the
voice is that OF Jacob. We will not at
tempt to show the absurdity OF some
OF the reasons given against the re-
peal OF the statute, but we believe
that, without undertaking to con-
trovert them at all, the representa-
tives OF the people of the State as
sembled in Richmond must recog-
nize the injustice OF depriving Fred
ericksburg and the country sur
rounding it of the great boon an
electric railroad would be toit, when
no such restriction is imposed upon
any other section of the State.
fredericksburg and the counties sd-
iacent thereto have given enough of
thier manhood, blood aud treasure
to Virginia in the past, and have
given it without murmur and glad
ly, to be thus handicapped by those
who represent Virginia today, especi-
ally when, in our Judgment, the State
will not lose one dollar in revenue
by repeating the statute.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-18

NJ the Clerk = Office OF the Circuit court
of the county of King George ON the
18th day of January. 1905. Martha
l.. Walker plaintiff against Talma-e
T. Walker. defendant.
In Chancery
The object OF this suit Il 70 obtain for
the plaintiff against the defendant d.
vorce from the bond OF matrimOny. And
an affidavit having been made and filed
that the defendant, Talmage 7. Wals er.
l. under sentence 70 confinement in the
penitentiary. IL l. ordered that be do ap-
pear here within H. days after due pub
lication hereof. and do what may be
necessary TO protect his interest in this
suit And il l. further ordered that
copy hereof be published once a wees for
four weeks in The Free Lance. a news
paper published in the city 81 Frederic -
burg, and that a copy be posted at the
front door of the courthouse OF this coun-
" on the goth day OF January. 10 :.
that being the next succeeding Monday
after this order was entered.
4 copy-Teste:
+. l.. Hunter. Clers.
Rose, p. q. ilSwiw
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-18
VIRGINIA RELATIVE OF THAw

Alfred Lee Thsw. Of Richmond. Va, a
third cousin Of Harry Thaw. took
the stand in the Thsw trial in New York
Tuesday sne gave the history % the
Thaw family. His father. W. : Th,aw.
died insane in Williamsburg. Va after
10 ears in the asylum, and his brother,
Horace, died insane at % years of axe
at Staunton, Va. III the hospital there.
Harriet Alice rhaw is the witness
fathers hali-sister. The great grand-
father Of both the witness and the de-
iendant was Benjamin Thaw.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-18
MALE MAYER

DR.. Brodie Crump Male. OF Culpeper,
and Miss Sadie Bell Mayer, OF Charlotte.
\. C., were married in Trinity Methodist
church at Charlotte, Wednesday night.
Rev. p. T. Durham officiating. The
groom's brother, Mercer Male, OF Cul-
pepper, was best man, and Miss Louie
Morehead Jones, maid of honor. Messrs
G. b. W. Male and f. NJ Male. of Cul
pepper, respectively father and brother Of
the groom, We're among the guests.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-18
STATE REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
TO MEET SOON

The public viii coon know the choice
OF the Virginia Republicans a. between
the7Sarious sspirants for the presidentid
nomination representative BascOm
Siemp. chairman Of the State Committee
says he viii soon issne call for a meet
ing of the committee TO b. held this
month. for the purpose OF discussing the
adVisability of making a fight for some
particular candidate. aud also TO select
the date and place for the state eonvsn-
ton TO choose delegates.
Ii Is expected that the committee will
decide that the Republicans of Virginia
should work for the nomination of
Secretary TAFT.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-18
STAUNT0N TO TRY
COMMISSIONER PLAN

Both bodies Of the City Council have
adopted an ordinance to try the COM
mission form Of city government, and
will have one commissioner In charge Of
all the departments, called business
manager. The ordinance goes to the
mayor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-18
BODY FOUND

Body OF Lieut.. W. Crawford, Admiral
Dewey's secretary, was found floating in
the Potomac river Wednesday evening.
De committed suicide Nov. 22d last ~
jumping from ferry boat between
Washington and Alexandria A boy
discovered the body on Maryland side
near Fort Foote. 10 miles below Wash.
ington. where e had been washed ashore
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-18
VIRGINIA MEMS

Jno- Lewis. aged seventy five years OF
Northumberland county. did Thursday
BE il survived by his wife. seven sors
and Que daughter.
The Supreme Court has handed down
an opinion in which il practically puts
an end 10 the sO-called social clubs which
are operated under charters. and which
are conducted solely for business Iur-
poses
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-18
MERRlfIeLD- DICKERS0N

Mrs. Margaret Gray Dickinson was
married Thursday at Falls Church to
George A. l.. Merrifield by Rev Dr. |. A
Dawson, assisted by Rev. DR.. Noble, all
OF Falls Church
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-18

Nlns Circuit and three Corporation
0ouft judges Were elected By the Legfsla-
<u1o Ihprndey. Among them were the
loikoW1nE Eighth Circuit. Judge John
onI1 Io1co 4. T. b Wright, of Essex.
ocnc(nooE1 - Hon- jas. n Lewis. Of
~nr; 0Ix1n1n(h Circuit, JudQe J. B. T..
nrr1oon. a. RYznce william. romfnSfed
~ ~ 5anesy. g Psiees WiIl'sn- ,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-18
CAUGHT UNDER FALLING TREE

VIM. a. Jesse, Of Lancaster county.
narrowly escaped being killed. His col
larbone was broken and his ankle
fractured. He was caught under a fall
ing tree which was being cut down by his
SON
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-18

The report that Secretary Cortelyou
would resign from the treasury depart
meDt il denied. tie Is not going to head
the Knickerbocker Trust Co Relations
between the secretary and Mr.. Rouse-
Welt are said To b. cordial
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09
MAYHEM NOTES

s.M. Green spent last Tuesday in
Kansas City.
Ms. Thos. Patterson visited in
Odessa last Wednesday.
I. NJ Chinn made a business trip to
Lexington last Tuesday.
Henry sanders has the job of lath-
Ing the Brock residence,
Irving Withers had business over
in Lexington last Tuesday.
]. S. vickars spent last Saturday
in Higginsville on business
Henry Drummonds Of Slater came
in last Monday for a short stay.
Arch Kelley of Higginsville trans
acted business here last Tuesday.
VIM. P. Keith is taking the emu
meration of the children of school
age this week,
H. Steudle's house caught fire from
defective aue last Friday. The fire
caused small damage.
F. r. Pickett, wife and son, Shirly,
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Parent in Higginsville last
Sunday.
Winfield Peacock performed some
duties belonging to the sheriff's Office
here last Tuesday. he talked sheriff
ds size issue.
Miss Stella Kincheloe went to Kan
sas City last Sunday evening to spend
several days with her niece, Miss
Grace Bradsher.
Jimmie Monroe, Taylor Benning,
Sammle Greene and other boys are
champion marble players. We dc
not say they play keeps.
Mrs. Laura Graves of Independence
came down last Saturday on business.
Her daughter, Miss Belle, came out
from Lexington to meet her here.
VIM. Waddell was hustling in ant
around Corder last Saturday. Ht
wants everyone to know he is cand
idate for sheriff, and he will come
very near letting them know.
All the gardens are in soak. To
much rain. The fancy gardeners hav
I time to tell just the way to plant t
have good fields. The weeds have t
be kept out. To obey the decree
"Make living by the sweat of tn
brow"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09
ARTH-PoINrNER.


A very pretty wedding was cele-
brated at the Catholic church at
Dover Thursday morning at O'Clock
when Mr.. William Arth and Miss
Rose Pointner were united in mar
riage.
The ceremony was performed by
Father Candidus Meertens of Kansas
City. The attendants were Mr.. Geo.
Arth, brother of the groom, and
Miss Edith HoeHicker. Ushers,
Messrs. Frank and George Phillips.
The wedding music was played by
Miss Leona Phillips.
The church was beautifully decor.
ated in white and green, potted
plants and ferns, while the mellow
light of the candles on the altar lent
beauty to the scene. The bride was
beautiful in a gown of blue silk with
full length tulle veil and carried a
white prayer book. The brides
maid also wore blue.
After the wedding a number of the
older friends of the connie ware q.
tertained at l2 O'Clock dinner at the
home of the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mike Pointner. At 6 O'Clock
dinner was served to about one hun
dred guests, young friends of the
couple who then accompanied then
to their own home where dancing wai
indulged in until a late hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arth will be at home
to their friends on their farm on,
mile east of Dover.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09

Chas. Geyer presented the big
act sensation Of the season, For Her
Brothers Sake" in his spacious tent
Thursday to large appreciative
and well satisfied audience. Most of
the participants are well known in
this town and the creditable way in
which they handled their parts yes
tesday evening adds more laurels to
their stage careers
The play is clean and abounds in
many striking aud thrilling situations.
Miss Mamie Hacker played the
part of Emma Grant with the
ease and grace of an old hand at the
business. This is her first season on
the stage and her prospects are
yerv bright indeed. Miss Agnes
Geyer played the part of Bonnie and
sustained her reputation by her
clever acting. NJ. B. Marshall played
the most important part in cred
table manner. The real hit of the
evening was "Sally" Nicholson who
took the part of the Jew. He de-
ivered the goods to the delight of
the audience. His makeup was fine
and his voice suited to Jew who is
afraid of his intellect being
''ossifed. Frank has been trav-
cling with this organization for a
number of years and each year seems
to be getting more and more into
the ways of an old timer on the
stage. Mrs. Chas. Geyer took a
minor part in the play, but delivered
her lines entirely to the liking of
the people. Count DeRobeo took
the pzrt of Jim, the ever ready and
handy negro, in good shape.
The concert which was put on at
the close of the drama was well
attended and derserves special men
tion for the way in which the diff
ferent specialties we're handled. The
opening was the first act of min
strel with Mr., Geyer and DeRobeo as
end men. There we're some bright
sparkling jokes gotten off, and some
old ones. "Sally" Nicholson, Misses
Mamie Hacker and Agnes Geyer
put on Dutch song and dance
They have mastered the various
steps in the dance and showed the
audience how it was done. Mr..
Marshall played a pleasing from
bone solo for the third number. AS
a closing number DeI,obeo sang a
coon song and did few stunts with
his bicycle. Undoubtedly he is one
OF the best in that kind of business
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09
County Court Proceedings.

County court met inreg gular session.
Present Judges J. B, Hagood, ]. S.
Klingenberg, E. NJ. Thomas; Sheriff
Chas F. Kinkead, Clerk c. L. Glass
cock.
Court ordered the release of
school loan of Johanna B, King and
Chas. F. King, they having paid both
principal and interest.
George A. Campbell ct al Gle pet
ition for a new road and the vacation
of part of old road. Petition laid
over until Wednesday for further
hearing.
George L. Hudson ct al file petit
tions nor new road. The same laid
over until Wednesday for further
hearing.
The court ordered that Alex. Matt
land. president Of the Kansas City
Bridge Company, be allowed the CON
tract to erect a steel bride so by II
rect span across the Sni-a-bar creek
about miles east of Bates City and
is foot approaches on each end. The
company to furnish old lumber nee
essary to complete said bridge at the
stipulated price of sl,44o.O0
The court ordered that the clerk
Of this court be and he is hereby
directed 70 draw warrant out Of
the road and bridge fund for the sum
of sl,si5-0O in favor Of the Kansas
City Bridge Company for 5 steel
bridges, viz; $4,000, $4,000 and sS45.
Also to instruct said X. C. bridge
company TO erect bridge near JIG,
Stall on the old site.
Hy Bauman ct al file petition for
a new and change Of road. The same
continued until June term.
The court ordered that clerk pay
into the general road and bridge
fund for back year all district road
tax
The county court Tuesday drew
the petit jury for the June tsrm d
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09
INSPECTED
Annual Visit of Government Representa-
tive Reflected Credit on the School.

The annual government inspection
at Wentworth Military academy was
made Thursday by Capt. NJ, ]. Lime.
han, General staff, U. s. A., and
was one of the most successful and
satisfactory ever conducted at the
school. The program for the day
had all been arranged beforehand
and every thing went Off without a
single hitch.
Guard mount was the first thing
held in the morning and was followed
by artillery drill by the class that
was instructed by Sergeant Garner.
From 9;45 to II O'Clock the
cadets were exhibited in the
platoon, company and battalion drill
and extended order. The cadets
drilled almost perfectly and compar-
atively no mistakes we're made. From
II to II, battalion review and in
spection was held in full dress. This
was the main event of the day and
every member Of the corps acquitted
himself with credit. After the in
.spection came the room and quarters
inspection.
In the afternoon at escort to colors
and dress parade, the entire bait
talon turned out in white duck
trousers and gray coats. This was
probably the prettiest event of the
day and made very good impression
upon the large crowd Of visitors
which Witnessed it. Capt. Linnehan
left on the 5;45 train.
The management and everyone
connected with Wentworth consid-
cred the inspection to be eminently
successful in every particular. Some
say that it was even better than the
one last year, at which Wentworth
was put in Glass "A.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09
G. W. Lemon Took CarbOlic
Acid on Train at Well
ington Siding.
LIVED AT SEDALIA
Was Married Man With One Child.
Bad Health and Dependency Caused
His Action.

G. W. Lemon, mail clerk on the
east bound passenger train 622, due
here at $40 a. M, committed suicide
by drinking carbolic acid Tuesday
morning at 7:4O O'Clock, while his
train was on side-track at yelling
ton. Mr. Lemon lived about twenty
minutes after his deed, but either
was unable to speak or refused to
give reason for his action.
According to the train crew, Mr..
Lemon was in his usual good spirits
when they started on the run in the
morning and, just before the
tragedy, had been exchanging good
natured jests with his companions.
When the train reached Wellington
and side-tracked to allow the west
bound train to pass, Brakeman Mike
Warner passed from the rear coach
into the mail car. He entered the
mail car just as Mr.. Lemon was
drinking from tin cup. The brake
man noticed his peculiar actions and
smelled the drug and also saw a 4
ounce vial labeled "carbolic acid" ly-
ing, half emptied on the table. Brake
man Mike Warner notified the con-
ductor, and doctor was summoned.
Medical aid was useless, however,
and Lemon expired after 20 minutes
of frightful suffering.
G. W. Lemon had been on this run
for several years past. He was good
natured and friendly and was very
well liked by those with whom he
came in contact. He was about 35
years of age and is survived by a wife
and one child. His home was in
Sedalia.
Subsequently it developed that i'll
health and resulting mental depres-
sion caused his deed. He was buried
Wednesday afternoon in sedalia.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09
wAyERLY NOTES.

Gus Weber was Marshall visitor
last week.
Arson Leach was in Kansas City
last week.
Mrs. Tom Davis was in Malta Bend
last Friday.
Mrs. R. c. Blankin was in Lexing-
ton last week.
w. NJ Mitchell left Sunday for Isis
home in Odessa.
A. H. Monsees was up from Malta
Bend "Wednesday.
Mrs. H. Fl. MowrY was in Mar
shall Wednesday.
Miss Stella Burnett returned Fri
day from ST. Louis.
G.B. Hall transacted business in
Lexington last week.
John Edwards, of Hodge, was in
town one day last week,
Mrs. Edna A. Eaton was in Kansas
City the first OF the week.
James L. Oliver was business visi-
tor in Lexington Wednesday
DR.. J. H. Crosswhite spent Sunday
with his family in Lexington.
H. J. Peters was transacting busi-
ness in Kansas City last week.
w. A. Ferguson. of Kansas CITY.
spent Sunday with homefolks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Corbin, Of
Dover, we're in town Friday.
Mrs. Geo. Hackley and daughter,
Florence, were in Marshall last week,
Rev. H. J. Rand and wife returned
Friday after short visit in Warsaw
Mrs, Vic January of Kansas CITY
is visiting her mother, Mrs. KATE
Pauline, this week.
Joe Callahan left Tuesday for Kan
sas City after short visit with hi
sisters at this place.
Will Webb Davis came down from
Kansas City Sunday and spent th,
day with his parents.
Miss Shelly Edwards came dow
from Hodge, Thursday, and win spen,
several days with her aunt, Mrs. Lizzi
Thomas.
Mrs. Wm. II. Drunert and daugh
ter Caroline, left Thursday for an ex
tended visit at Warrenton and Ne,
Truxton.
James Callahan of independence
spent several days with his sisters
Mrs. H. G. White and Mrs. Isaa,
Fulkerson.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09
Miss Evans Entertains.

Miss Bess Evans Thursday evening
entertained forty young people at her
home on South street in honor of her
guest, Miss Clark of Boonville.
Whist was the feature of the evening
and the playing was unusually absorb
ing. DR.. Chalkley won the mems prize,
unique tobacco jar: Mrs. Ramsay
took the lady's prize, a beautiful
string of beads; Miss Clark was award
ed gold belt buckle as the guests
prize.
The refreshments in three courses
were elegant and everything in con-
nection with the party was delight
full. Miss Carrie Field assisted Miss
Evans in entertaining. Miss sturgis
of Waco, Texas, and Miss Agnes
Lippencott of Kansas City we're out
of town guests.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09
AFTERNOON

Formation of parade to the Concor-
dia Park at o'clock, headed by the
Concordia band. The members of the
Concordia Laborer's and Mechanics
Society, German "Kriegervereinn
members, and members of the G. A. r.,
as well as the pioneers, will be in line.
Band concert at , o'clock.
Greeting by the President of the
Park Board.
Music by the Concordia Band.
Address by N. Haerle
Singing of the "watch on the Rheini
accompanied by the band.
Other addresses.
Music by the band and other amuse-
ments such as boating, bowling, tar
get shooting, etc.
Refreshments on the grounds.
AT NIGHT
A grand concert will be given by
the Concordia band.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09

criminal court and ordered the pur-
chase of a Little Giant road grader at
sl25 from Smith and company OF
Kansas City.
Following are the jurymen;
Clay Township; Henry Brinkman,
Emmett Bryant, Joseph Crutsinger.
Davis Township; ]. w Layne, Wm.
Kelly, Joseph Heimbrock.
Dover Township; D. G. Jackson,
Walter Jadwin, B. w. Vaughan.
Freedom Township; J. S. Walker,
Louis Ehlers, W. C. Sodeman.
Middleton Township; J. II. Dierker,
G. Fehner, John Leach.
Lexington Township; T. T..
Stramcke, David Groves, Jesse War
der, Jr.
Sni-a-bar Township; Robt. Summer,
G. B. Hortan, Beverly Rose.
Washington Township; Geo. Plat,
tenburg, Forest Pickett, Gus Radius.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-09
Entertained at Luncheon.

Miss Carrie Field entertained
eighteen young ladies' at a l O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon
at her home on South Thirteenth
street in honor of her visitor, Miss
Agnes Lippencott, of Kansas City.
The luncheon was one of the kind
tor which the Field home is noted. 1t
consisted of four courses and was
served in elegant style. Miss Rosalie
Sturgis Of Waco, Texas was among
those present.