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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
THE PRESBYTsRY
Candidate for Ministry From fredericksburg.

Consideration Of r. ports from churche,
and examination of candidates for m,
ministry consumed the second day OF tn,
session oi East Hanover Presbytery
Tuesday in Richmond
Rev. j. II. Henderlite. the moderator
presided. Nessrs Geo l.. Christian. =
II. Halves, W. ". Moore and John =
Munce presented communication I'm.
forming the presbytery OF their appoint.
ment as trustees of the Leavenw orth
lund Tor the education of Young men as
foreign missionaries. The fund amounts
TO more than s. 900.
The finances OF the presbytery are I'm
better condition than for years
Reports generally Indicate an encour.
aging condition ia the churches.
Mr.. Robert Visor. OF Fredericksburg.
was introduced as "a candidate for the
ministry. He was examined. enrolled as
a candidate and was put under the care
Oi the committee on education.
East Hanover Presby terry in Rich
mond adjourned Thursday The folio wing
were elected representatives TO General
Assembly, In Greensboro, n. c. next
month: Rev. r. B. Eggleston, Rev. +. F.
Jones. X. Ii. Gillian and George r.
Cannon.
The Assemb'y's committee on home
missions asked the presby te-y to indorse
plan for unifying the home mission
work OF the church. The presbytery de-
clined.
The presbytery will meat In Blacksto he
Sept -.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
KING GEORGE
Sale Of sFEm-Ass Term Of cout-Sups,is.
oss to Mess-0ihsf Itsms.

MIX "'"ik" T. IL, Va. April y.
Mr. Charles + Purks has sold to NJ
VIM IL. beshazo part of his Brentwood
estate, near Lambs Greek church. for
$500. 'O
Miss Ann Turner. who spent Easter
with her cousin. Miss Mamie Bvrl
Turner, has returned t. Hannah Nor.
Academy.
Miss Rosalie + stuart. who sp.nt In.
winter in Norfolk with her cousip Ms
Johns. has returned home
Mr.. and Mrs StyrOn. with thei, doperb
te's, Misses Sadie and Bessie. who ha,,.
been visiting relatives in tho county
have returned to Mashi gton.
Miss KpSsllie Smith. who spent Eostar
with her parents Mr. and Mr. Alien
smith, has returned to Hannah Nor.
Academy.
Mr. Geo. +. RichcrSon. of pol.r ,
Wallace. passed here ON April - ON his
eturn home. Dick" /. much thoue,bt
OF by his King Gcorge friends.
Peter Robinson qualified as admins
traitor OF the late James II. Robinson be
lore the clerk of the Circuit court April
18th. u
Mrs. Harry Rorcr and her two daugh.
ters, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs.
ington
Inc board 81 supervisors will meet at
hing Georgc c. II. june 18th.
perintendcnt of Schools Ashbv WAS
a welcome caller at tho clerk office ne.
Gently.
Miss Nannie Byrd Turner * visiting
irl.hds m Baltimore and Washington.
Miss Nancy Darling. who has been Wis
l,.ng Mr. ana Mrs. Iisrnan Darling. has
returned to baltimore.
Mr.. b. +. Price. J. 2. sent Caro'inus
Taylor, colored. ON To the grand inrv
charged with house D eaking. The man
il in Jail.
Mr.. Arthur Hsyman. Of Annapolis.
Nd, Is visiting the Turner's at the i. +.
rectOry.
The Circuit court OF King Georgeconn-
~ VIII hold its May term ON Monday.
Nav 9TH =
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
KING GEORGE ITEMS

King George Co, Va, April -.
The teachers meeting at King Geor,,.
ON Friday was well attended Lv th.
teachers and several % the school trus
tees. superintendent Ashbv WINS Ire.
ent, and a. usual, evinced a hearty inter
esi III an that transpired. Several inter
estlng articles were read on the subject
OF education. hich showed though; md
Were well received by the audience. This
was "a" last meeting of This school ear
The next will bee held in November.
mere - suspicious case of eruptiou
IN the Edge hin neighborhood Winch
lr Minor pronounced smallpox. hut DIR.
Caruthers says IL is not. IL would he
wei Tor people To be on their guard
against cuntagion
Mr. and Mrs Harry Mills. of Washing.
ton, are spending this week at STONY
Point. enjoying fishing and other de
lights OF their former home on the Pc
tomac
Miss Corabel Bien. OF Washington. is q
guest OF Miss Florence Garnett
MI. Thomas J.. Hunter has returned
from a visit OF "A week To- relatives ia
Washington.
SIT. Julian Pruwn paid q short visit il
fredericksburg last week
Miss Edith BroNn is speniiny thin
week with her cousins. In. Misses Tnv
| Toe. at Chat terton
Miss Nancy Darlirg of baltimore. ha,
been guest for several DAYS ~ he
brother. Mr.. G. + Darling.
Key: X. +. Gayle, presiding elder is e1
pected April rs to hold his second quart
erlv conference at Fletcher's Chapel
Rev K. &. james has an appointment
AT Colonial Beach for next Sunday nigh
at 7:3O.
We enjoy Mr. Coviugton's intcrestin,
letters IN The Free Lance and welcom
each with pleasure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
ORCHESTRA CONCERT APRIL 3OIH

The College Orchest ra will have the as.
sistance of following vocalists in their
concert April both: Mrs. A. p. Rowe,
Mrs. A. Il. Embrey. Mrs. J. b Proctor.
Miss Flora Mason. On ! Mr.. T. A. Solan.
Also "a cornet solo by young lady cor.
netist, Miss Mary Price. The entertain.
ment Is under the direction of Prof +. A.
Franklin, and is for the benefit of tie
Mary Washington Hospital Reserv, d
seats are now on sale at Johnston 4
Pearson's at 30 cents each.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
Headquarters For
Building Materials

Keep al kinds Of North Carolina
snd Virginia Lumber. dressed ant.
addressed, shingles, Iaths. Sash.
Doors, and Blinds, Lime. Cement.
Saieiae Pisster, PiAstering Hair.
Building SnC Paving Brick. Tin and
lion Rcobug, Cut and Wire Nails, all
kinds Ready Mixed Palnts and Dry
Paint. L,ns"ed OIL Turpertine. DRYER
Yarnish and Lewis'r " hire Lead.
Paint Brushes OF al kinds, Window
q is.ss anu Putty, Builders Hardware
OF al kinds, fHI NcOaus, sh.-.hiuc
Pepper aud fine Brick.
Keep .arse stock Of Sewer Pipe aud
ftre Clay Pipe. e ~ Cole.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
TO THE VOTERS
OF the shth Congressional District o, Virginia

Recently there have been fr. ely circu-
lated throughout the district certain
literature and aftidavits for the purpose
OF creating the impression that during
my campaign for tbs nomination for
congress last year, used or attempted
10 use money and liquor to iofiuence
voters In my behalf" These affidavits
are signed by men who made strenuou.
EFFORT TO defeat me In the last primary.
They are being skillfolly used by artiul
politicians for the purpose OF iniuring me
In the estimation OF the voters of the
district.
/ visa to distinctly deny the truth OF these
accusations and to denounce them az
false: | deny absolutely and without
qualification that | made any Improper
or Illegal use Of money, nor did furnish
any liquor to any person at any time OF
place TO be used In my behalf; nor did |
ofier TO do either; nor was any money
used Tor corrupt purposes, or any liquor
Furnished to Influence voters By any oil
my friends with my knowledge or con.
sent. Respectfully,
G. &. Carlin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
VISIT THEIR OLD HOME

Mr. c. ". Burlington. former sergeant
OF this city, now OF Wa abingdon. with his
vile, who is "a daughter Of the late Chas.
+. Hunter, are guests Of Col. L. u. Cole,
on Washington avenue.
Mr.. Burlington is "A member 81 No.
Lodge. and come down to attend the
Masonic bazaar aud renew old friend
ships. He and his wife are receiving "a
cordial welcome.
lie says he hopes to come back and
live again amid the scenes Of his early
manhood, and when liie's titiul fever i
over 10 be laid among bis fellow Coined
crates under the shadow OF Marie and
Chatham Heights
His record a. "a Confederate soldier i.
among the brightest
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
PAYS FOR SITE
Government Sends Check For
$4,000 For Hayden Lot,
FOR NEW PoSToFFlcs BUILDING

Mr.. OF. Geo. X Fitzhugh received
Thursday from the U. 5. Government a
check for $4,000. the purchase money
for the Hayden lot rs the site for the
public building. The money goes q the
heirs OF the late John Hayden, who
owned tie property. The amOun' comes
out OF the appropriation of $4,000
made by last Congress for purchase OF
site and erection OF building.
A bin has been introduced in the pres.
ent Congress for an additional so 900.
and Congressman Jones says he feels
confident IL will pass. II this expectation
Il realized Il will leave nearly $50. 900 "a
put in the structure, which would be
ample to erect an imposing building.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
ON TRAIL Of NEWMAN
Believed he VIII be Captured When he Reaches
Richmond

Information was received here Wednes.
day night that s. A. Newman. w.n.sd
here for the larceny of jacob 4 Arm.
strong's horre and buggy. WAS seen Al
ftnola "Wednesday evening. when the
accommodation train passed there The
authorizes here wired % Pencil. To have
Ne" man arrested. A return Telegram,
stated that he had left there in the direc-
tiol Of Richmond Toe Richmond
authorities have been notified Newman
LEFT a horse aud buggy at Penola. 1t il
supposed he hired this horse and buggy,
after he made his escape from the
authorities at Colonial Beach Every
ehort will be made to capture him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
THREW HIS RIDER

At Pimlico, Baltimore. Thursday. in
fourth race. steeplechase, , miles, C. II.
hurkamp's Bloodstone threw his rider
aud did not finish race
Blackstone after losing his rider had a
fine time running through the field. He
took bitches and tried to Jump six.foot
iences. but the task was too much and
he had to stop when he ran against the
railinU
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
Mr.. R. C. PERRY OPERATED ON

Mr.. r. c. Perry, Of Commerce St, was
taken to Richmond Wednesday, and
operated on at the Memorial Hospital
Thursday, by the resident physicians and
DR.. j. f. Tompkins. who went with
him from here. 1t took three hours to
perform the operation. The malady Is
stomach trouble. A telegram states Mr.
Perry stood the operation well and is
resting we'll
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
WED IN WASHINGTON

Geo. o. Limerick. of Fredericksburg.
and Miss MOllie Black well, OF Mossneck.
were married 10 Washington Wednesday
by Rev. j. b. Mclaughlin.
Ashton Jones, of Fredericksbur and
Miss Annie Allen. of Stafford, were
welded ia Washington Wednesday by
Rev. J. Is. Mclaughlin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

Announcement cards have been received
here OF the coming marriage OF Miss
Ethel Langhorne, OF Philadelphia, and
Mr.. Arthur Mason Chichester, Jr, OF
LeesburR, Va. The wedding will take
place April % at st. Peters church,
Philadelphia.
Mr.. Chichester is q cousin OF Judge r.
II. i. Chichester. OF Stafford. and Messrs
j. c. and F. NJ. Chichester, OF this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

Miss Susie Carter. daughter Of Mrs.
Robert Carter, II the Assembly Home
aud School. was accidentally shot
through the forearm Wednesday morn.
ing by lad who was trying To Kill a
cat with small ra,. The wound.
while painful. is not dangerous
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
HEAVY PENALTY
Arthur Brown Fined $50 For Selling Cider on
Sunday.

Ca of Commonwealth We. Arthur
Brown, charged with selling cider on
Sunday. was tried before Mayor Wallace
Thursday morning. John Hicks aud
Edward Carneal both certified that they
purchased cider on Sunday from Brown.
a fine OF $50 and costs was imposed on
Brown. q: X. Swift represented the
State and Frederick w. Coleman.
Brown. An appeal was taken to the
Corporation Court.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
DEFEATED IN WASHINGTON

IAamatch gaue of ball "wednesday
between RI, dcrick-burg college aud The
Catholic lniversi'y. IL Washington. To,
game resulted ia "a score 90 10 to . In
favor II the Catholics
During The game Albert ruuman. oI
Fnderirk hug had his arm kuork.d out
O. place. IN has e Hort 10 catch "a ball. and
"A hase runuer ran mt him. His arm f.
sun and sore
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
SALE OF HOUSE AND LOT

The Farmers Beneficial and Home En-
downment Society, Incorporated, OF Viz
ginia. through its attorney, Frederick
W. Coleman, has purchased of +. W.
Carter a house and lot on Sixth street.
which they expect TO convert into a
large hall
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
The x RAY

For the positive cure Of cancer. tumors
and ell skin diseases. for the locating Of
internal diseases, ] offer the public the
only treatment Of this kind south Of
Washington. Testimonials and proof OF
cures furnished on application. The only
thoroughly equipped office in city.
W. J. Chewing, NJ. d..
1902 Princess Anne Street.
saps- 1m-2tw-fl9-1
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
WANTED.

An active, reliable party TO sell teas.
cotfess, spices, extracts. soaps and bak.
ing powder in Fredericksburg and viclp.
ity. Large Inducements to the consum.
ers and liberal commission paid agent
Apply or address
GRAND UNION TEA co.
425 North 9th St, Richmond, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
APPROACHING MARRIAGE

Mr.. and Mrs. John Terrell announce the
coming marriage OF their daughter, Miss
Ruth Estelle Jeriell, to Mr. Georges CIeve.
land Cannaday, April 20. 1908, at 7:st
o'clock at ZoaD Baptist church, Spo tsyl
vania county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
IN HONOR OF MRS. GOODRICH

Mrs. Jno. T. Goolrick was the guest OF
honor Friday at a splendidly appointed
luncheon given by Mrs Absolom Waller,
at the Portland, in Washington. A num-
Der OF handsomely gowDed ladies were
invited to meet her.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
~ edmond. FREDERICKSBuR9
* AND POTOMAC RAILROAD
- schadnla al....tlrn A IN ID 49,


Leave fredericksburg. Northward.
6:2o Il. m. week days. local: 500 a d,
daily; 1929 a. m. daily, local: lO.5a a.
m daily; l:2S p. IN. week davs. G.3O n
IN. week days, local; 7:i6 p m. SUNDAYS
only, local; 500 p. m. daily: 1903 D m.
daily. ''
Leave fredericksburg. Southwark.
300 a m. daily. A. c. l. train. 6.Oi a
IN. week days. local; S:2s a. IN. Snndays
only, local; 1896 "a. m. daily. 5. A. i.
train; l2:49 =. m. week days. local; 5.26
pm. oaiiy, A. Z. l.. train: cas- y. m.
train. -
Local from Washington arrives 100
a. m. week days
Arrivals and departures not guaran.
W. ?. Taylor. Traffic Manager.
G. c. Cox, Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
SULLIVAN---GARNER

Mr.. VIM. NJ. Sullivan, OF Stafford coun-
ty, and Miss Annie Garner, daughter of
Mr.. Jas. Garner, OF this city, We're mar
ried Thursday night at the residence here
OF Rev. Decatur Edwards, who performed
the ceremony.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
ATTENTION, VETERANS

The annual meeting OF the Caroline
Camp. C. v. will be held in the court.
house May l l at 11:3O a. m. We earn
estly desire that all members of the
camp be present. Citizens OF the county
are also invited to be present. as we wish
to consider the advisability Of having a
reunion this year
c. I. Smith.
COmmander A. A. Y
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
For SALE

100000 Potomac seine caught corned
behring's from Herring 4 Pyke's shore
Whitewater, Va at Moncure 4 Fitzhush'.
iish-house near the Free bridge, Freder
icksburg. Va. 23aIm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBUPe
AND PIEDMONT Raj. %
fiAs TABLH M. Is
In e1ect alta N.r.h

COMMISSIONS ~ frederick.burg ~lth H. z I. j.
a. n eno haryiand. DelaWare and vire.riia pa.
gey Co. AZ Orange uieh sou.herr :. = -
Chesapeake a Ohio H. X
The only line 30 ,he Chanrslorrriie I'D o.t,.
dsrness Battienelds
hasesrn Standard Time. DAILY .zo,f,--,~.,
W II. RiCHARDs. Gen. NAnA.s,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
TIMBER RELIC
Rails Of Old R.. r. GP. R. R. Used as Slns o.
Building.

Mr. John W. Wroten, who l. remodel
ling the house on Princess Anne St, be-
longing to Capt. VIM. Goldsmith. found
that large portion OF the heavy stills.
was timber used for rails by the r., f. 4
Z. X. X. many years ago, before the steel
rails OF the present day were made. On
the timber is the old strap iron on which
the wheels OF the ears ran. The timber is
still well preserved.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
Won R0SEK-BIRD

Ferdinand G. Won Rosen. OF ElvatcD
Md, and Miss Ida G. Bird, OF Bristers
burg, Va. were married in Is Altmort
Wednesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25
viNT-BRADSHAW

Morris Vint and Miss Cora Bradshaw,
both OF Fredericksburg, We're married 10
Washington Thursday by Rev. J. ].
Muir
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-25

Barb Wire, Guns, Pistols, Razors,
Knives, etc, will be sold at reduced
prices to suit the times, Money can
be saved by purchasing at s.ctts
hardware store
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THE WILD ANIMALS OF NORTH
AMERICA and THE NE|I.Y0RK TRIBUNE


T<HE attention of THE NETWORK TRIBUNE
was'recenty called to the proposed publication of an
extraordinary work of worldwide interest to which
the author, of literary and artistic ability had
devoted 40 years of his life This extraordinary life
work, covering such long period of time consists of
marvellous paintings of all the animal life of the entire
Globe, made from living animals in most from
specimens found in the Smithsonian Institution at Wash
ngton and other Museums These wonderful paintings
absolutely accurate and hfeke and technically correct
the smallest detail accompanied by brief but lucid descrp
tive text.
No one who has not examined the entire work can
conceive the labor energy patience and ability
required in its preparation 1t work for all time, not
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OCTOBER Dissection 1 contains
The Cat Tribe. with illustrations of the
Civet Cat, Ezra, Ocelot, Jaguar, Puma or
Mountain Lion, Wild Cat, Lynx and the
descriptive text
OCTOBER Dissection 2 contains
The Dog family, with illustrations OF the
Esquimau Dog, Hare Indian Dog, Polar
Fox, Gray Wolf, Coyote, Gray Fox, hid
Fox. Silver Fox, Red Fox and others, and
descriptive text.
OCTOBER 3O-Sectiont3 contains
Illustrations OF the Badger, Skunk, Striped
Skunk, Wolverine Fisher Pine Marten,
Long Tailed Weasel, Brindled Weasel,
Black Foot Ferret, Sea Otter, Ernine and
Mink, and descriptive text.
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EXCLUSIVELY FROM THE NETWORK TRIBUNE
FOR DISTRIBUTION DAYS zzgzvz-=z=z
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NECESSARY

NOVEMBER 17-Section contains
Illustrations of the Rocky Mountain Goat,
the Rocky Mountain Sheep, Peccary,
MuskOx, Buffalo, the Rabbit family and
Gray SQUIRREL and descriptive text.
NOVEMBER 2o-Section contains
Illustrations of the Red Squirrel, Fox
Squirrel Ground Squirrel, Flying SPUR
rel, Chipmunk, Gophers, Prairie Dogs,
Woodchuck, Porcupine, Beaver and Musk
rat, and descriptive text.
NOVEMBER 24-Section 9 contains
Illustrations of Hudson Bay Leming, Mice
and Rats, and Opossum, with descriptive
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NOVEMBER f-Section 4 contains
The Bear family. with illustrations OF the
Raccoon. Black Bear, Grizzly Bear, Alaska
Kadiac Bear, Polar Bear, Harbor Seal,
Ribbon Seal. Harp Seal, Hooded Seal, Sea
Bear and Sea Lion, and descriptive text.
NOVEMBER 9-Section 5 contains
Illustrations OF the Walrus, the DolPhlns,
Porpoises Whales and Manatee. The
Shrews, Moles and Bats, and descriptive
text.
NOVEMBER 12-Section contains
The Hoofed family, with illustrations of
the Antelope, Moose, Barren Ground Carl
bou, Woodland Caribou, Wapite Elk, Vir-
ginia Deer, Mule Deer, Black Tailed Co.
lumbia Deer, and descriptive text.
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readers that has arranged to distribute to early callers
strictly limited quantity of the first general section of
OF NORTH AI1ERICA,' to be completed in nine parts
at only 10 cents part.
Each part will be printed the finest enameed plate
paper, reproducing the original paintings in the finest
To the work it will only be necessary to clip
one coupon from THE TRIBUNE for each part and
bring or send to THE TRIBUNE Offices accompanied
by only 10 cents cents if ordered sent postpaid
Coupons will appear daily during the distribution.
This, of is opportunity never before offered
in advance of regular publication to this superb and
immensely valuable work at fraction of the regu-
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ARD taau of Animals h
species of
He of
the world but
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-12-03

this list Of sales Mr.. Joiner eliminated all sales
where he knew. or had reason TO suspect, that the
consideration expressed in the deeds was not the
true price. Then he examined the assessments
for this year those lands and made lists of them,
separating both transfers and assessments into
their respe tive taxation districts From the total
land sales in each district he deducted OueseVenth,
or prac ticay - per cent for cash. Then dividing
the assessment Of those transfers by the sum Of
transfers. he obtained in each district Ratio Of
assessment to cash value which could be applied
70 ali he real estate in that district The result
Of his calculations the main guide to the land
values in making W my estir ties Of he counry
i is idle to say that the selling value Of lands IS
not the best indication Of value. But local booms
# land prices sometimes disturb systematic est
mates based On selling values, and have tried to
estimate the land Of the county at its true value
and if have done 50 have arrived At its true rel
ative value. ! am satisfied, after all the study we
have given il. that the State la% Commission has
been mised by fictitious values placed on lands by
real estate dealers and mining promoters, as the
tables show my estimates Of the total value of tax
able property is S26 f9I516Og-7 millions short Of
the state estimate and about millions more than
the last estimate If the County Board. Certainly,
gentlemen, nothing can be made. 80 one IS de
ccived by low estimate assessment Evidently
the state Board has regarded our estimates in the