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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-09-25
M as nOticiaS

En- las elecCiones que sc We
ribCaran en- Puerto Rico. el dia
tres del pr0ximo NOviembre,
sera disputado el triunf0 EN- las
urnas por los s'Ruientes partidos.
Partido Republican,, Union
de Puerto Rico, Izqu'erda Unio-
nista de Utuado, Liberal Auto
nomista de Guayama, Obreros
Republicanos de Yauco Y Fede-
racion Libre.
Ell Alcalde Municipal de
Isabella remite solicitudes para ell
lngreso de Arturo Barreto en- el
ASilo de Ciegos y Aniceta Rosa
en- Manicomlo. Esta ultima So
citud le ha sido de vuelta a
consecucnCia de no venir firma.
da por Ell Juez y acOmpanarse
certificado de vacuna cores
pondiente.
En- q Hospital Municipal i1gre-
saron; Modesto Rodriguez, Modesto
Torres, Alfonso Acevedo Francisco
Echevarrfa. Hay EN- asistencia 20
mujeres y 54 varoaes. Total s..
r En- el hospital CuarentenarIo hay
en- tratamiento cuatro enfernos.
Han ingresado en- Ell Asilo de
Ciegos la nina Rosa Colon. de Tuana
Dfaz y Tomas Rivera, del Corozal;
han salido Manuel Torres Jordan y
Eleuterio Felix Robert, de San Juan,
habiendose dado Ia 6rden para que
salga Ramon Lopez Cruz, del Co
rozal.
Movimiento de detenidos en ell
Dep6sito Municipal en- el dfa de aver.
Varones ST J mujeres sufriendo
condena y 8 yarones Y una mujer,
pendientes de causa.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-09-25

BUQUES ANUNCIADOS

BUQOES ANUNCIADOS
Vapor espahol Miguel Gallart. Sal.
dra de Barcelona el 9 de Octubre CON
destino a Canarias, Puerto Rico v
Cuba.
Consignatarios, Sobrlnos de Iz-
quierdo & Co.
Vapor espafol NJ guel NJ. Pinillos.
Esta la carkA en- Barcelona para sa-
lir el "A de corrieute con destino 4
Canarlas, Puerto Rico y Cuba.
Consignatarios. SoErinos de L.
quierdo & Co
Vapor espanol Montevideo. Sali6
de Cadiz ell IS del corrlente para este
puerto.
Consignatarios, sobrinos de Ea-
quiaga.
Vapor cubano Julia. Lieqara a este
puerto Procedente dc la Fla abana
escalas el 20 del corriente.
Consignatario> Vlllar & Co.
Vap0r Americana Caracas. Saldra
de este puerto para Ell de New York,
el dfa 80 del carricnte
Cohsignatarios, Nillar Co
DE LA LINEA DE BENNER
Goleta amer Herbert Fuller. Sal
dra &c New York para este puerto el
2S del corriente
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-09-25
ScCcI6n RcigIo22
Santos para manana 20.

Mira. Sra, del Campo de Martc
Santos Calistrato. Cipriano, Faustino
Navor y Teoelisto mrs. Euscbio pa
pa otro Eusebio y Nirgil,o obs Aman-
clio pbro. Juan dc Media fr. Milo alb,
Senador y Santas Jc>tina vg, y mr.. V
Ltlisa vg, francIscana.
La misa es con rito scmidoble V
color blanCO
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-09-25
INSTITUTE DE AGRICULTURE
ARTBS 7 OFJCIOS DB LAJbS PUERTO RICO
A Los PADRES DIX FAHILIA
LAS
G0RPORiC Clones HUNICIPALES
GORPORACIoNES HUNICIPALES
A V | S O.

La DireCtiva de este Plantel
de Ense1anza, por mi media
ci6n, Sc cOmplace en- anunciar,
que ell 28 del cOrriente mes, en-
pezara su nuevo Curse Escolar.
POr tai motive Sc ruega encare-
cidamente. que los ninos que
han de venir a cursar estudiOs,
Sc hallen aqui con varios dias
de anticipation.
J4aH {. Crfiz.
PreSidente
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-06
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Health Board of Stafford Acts.

At meeting OF the Health BOARD of
Stafford county held at the ExchanR..
Hotel here Tuesday at noon th.r.
were present James o. Lee, chairsna, :
DR.. r. J Payne. health officer and sec,
Rotary; c. A. Bryan and DR.. W. Il Tat.
AT the request Of the board DR.. j. \
Barney, health officer of this city. was
present The following resolutions wee
adopted:
That a quarantine be established with
10 the following lines in the county Of
stafford. beginning now aud ending Feb
18th. 1908, unless the disease designated
as smallpox spreads. in which emergency
the quarantine viii be extended:
Beginning on Telegraph Road on Aus
t'n . run on the north, extending south
with the Telegraph Road to the Courr
House, thence west aud south by same
road tn Potomac Run. thence down said
run to Potomac Run r r Bridge. thence
south down said railroad. Including Lee
land public school on west side of rail
road To the railroad bridge crossing
happahannock River and all the terri
tory east and south of said line between
Potomac River and King George line
IL Is also ordered that all public schools
and places of public worship he closed
ana stay closed until Feb. II, 1908.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-06
BUSINESS MEMS MEETING
Rspats Mo. and sumbsf Of subI.cts OI.cv,,,a


A meeting Of the Business Mems Asso.
cation was held Tuesday night with a
good attendance. Capt. T. MeCracken
presiding. and Or. J. Garrett King, sec.
rotary.
Mr. Isaac Hirsh reported the death OF
Mr.. Z. W. Mills. an active member aud
ex-president OF the association, and on
motion u com uittee of three, consisting
OF Isaac Hirsh, DR.. J. G. King and A. G.
biiingelsy. was appointed to draft suit
able memorial
Messrs. W. II. Hurkamp and X. A.
hiShpsugh. OF Auditing COMMITTEES, re-
ported that books Of Treasurer Hirsh
had been examined and found correct.
showing balance OF $267 50
ar. kishpaugh, Of Membership Com
mlttee. stated that he thought his CON-
mittee could further their work In secur-
ing members by sending out notices. etc
OF thu associations work aad on motion
oil MIR. Hirsh the rum % s. was placed
10 credit al committee Messrs. VI. F.
Crismond aud N. c. Strasburger were
added To this committee.
Mr.. kishpaugh. of Special Advertising
Committee. -sbmitted report, showing
$6I 6S expended aud balance OF g. 80
left over
The attention OF the association was
called To the present schedule OF river
steamers and the poor service given at
this time. On motion the matter was
referred to Transportation Committee
With Instructions to take il up with
proper onciais
Mr. +. Timberlake was elected n
member Of the association.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-06
COEcER! At COLLEGE
Selections By Solos. ousrtstts and
HOsuiiOn-A Highly Pleased Audience.

An enthusiastic audience greeted tbs
10th concert given by the Fretericks
burg College Orchestra at STUDY Hair
OF the College Monday night. IL was an
enthusiastic audience because every mum.
Der on the program was rendered In "A
stS 20 that would have r, fl-cted credit ON
professionals. The orchestra numbers
eighteen pieces led by Prof. +. A. Frank.
I'M, who by careful traibi.g has brought
Il up to its present high standard
The evenings program opened with an
overture. sweet Brisr," followed by an
intsrmezzo. Fairy Queen"
Mrs. =. Rowe sang The Nightin
gale aud her beautiful voice Wa never
heard TO greater advantage. The only
regret was that she did not respond to "A
continued encore.
The orch-s tra rendered two selections.
Angels Serenade" and concert waltz
kiss Of Spring"
Mr.. f. A. Solan sang The Lankv
Yankee Boy In Blue, with orchestra ac-
conn animent
The second part of the progr m opened
with an overture, philadelphia
The next number WAS light. humorous
and catchy IL was vocal quartett..
Kentucky Babe" led by Mr. Charles
Wright. tenor, with Mrs. J d Proctor
me- - n COltus AiIi. AfO
Mr.. +. A. Solan, bass lie wa sung IN
inimitable style aud the audienc. xne
not satisfied until "A verse wa repeated
Too much cannot be said OF Miss Ella
nor McCrackeu H. au elOcUtioHist. Her
rendition Of "Tingarella. or the Gip-y
Flower Girl of SPAIN" WAS thrilling
During its delivery pin could have been
heard II dropped. Her talent is OF the
highest order and ought not to lie con
fined TO the narrow scope offered here.
She was compelled to respond 10 an en-
core aud at the conclusion Of the enter
tainment was shOwered with congratu-
latiOns
The orchestra next rendered a charac-
terist'que. The Pixies "
vocal solo, Il Am Lpnesomefor You
Dixie, WAS another decidedly pleasing
Failure. Sung by Mrs. Rowe with or
chestra accompaniment, which ELECTED
such a continued encore that she re-
sp ,nded
The evening concluded with the march.
The MasterstrOke.' nv orchestra.
An entertainment like this has such ele-
waiting Influences that more should be-.
given aud they should be literally pat.
rUnizsd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-06
Richmond, Frederioks-
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
seheiuI.. b. eIIoct Jan. o 1n0s

Leave fredericksburg North5ound
90 a. m. daily except sunday. Makes
local stops.
80 a. m. daily. Stop~at Alexandria
oFo a. m. daily. Stops on si,rrnl a.,
Occ"quon. LortOn. Franconia SUNDAYS
only. stops az Alexandria to lot on
iO;2% a. m. daily Makes local -tops
l;5e p. m. daily except Sunday. Stops
at Alexandria.
$3.50 p. IN. daily eIcept Sunday. Make
stops ''''''
500 p. IN. daily. Stops at Alexandria
iV'V' p. m. daily. Stops a. Al.1nu-
Leave fredericksburg Southbound
5:o5 IA. m. daily. Atlantic Coa-t Line
4 ram stops at boswell and Ashland
st'p- at Milford sundays only.
900 "A. m. daily except SUNDAY. Mako
local stops.
s:2s a. m. Sundays only. MaAy> local
lO;lSs a N Oily Daily ,1o~pt sun
day. MaS-~ lncAi -tnps
lz:5O y. m. iuiy- S'slhoard Air Line
tram. Stops al Milford aud Ashland
stops at boswell On signal
o:zo p m. daily. Atlanta. Coast Lin.
train Stops AT Ashland AMI al Dos
well 10 let of passengers for 4. A d n,
6:lS D. IN. daily MaA-S lnc,,ls,,n-
llO4 p. Ia. daily. S.t,hoan. Ar l.i,,.
tram. Stops at Doswei and A-ilnAd
Accommodation train from Washiu.,
Ton arrives 1924 p. to. daily except Srn-
NOIE-THne of arrivals ami depart
ures and connections not guaranteed
{. &. COX. Agent.
[, ". Ct III. ten. Supt.
" I. TAYLOR. Traffic MIR
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-06
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS
The Latest Closing Prices In the
Principal Markets.

The Latest Closing Prices In the
Principal Markets.
PHILADELPHIA - FLOUR weak;
winter exuas, new. $4G4.2O: Penn
sylvania roller. clear. S425H44O; CITY
mills. fancy. $3.50 go. RYE FLOUR
quiet; per barrel. S4.7Omi.75s WHEAT
firm No. Pennsylvania red. sea
80 &c; CORN STEADY; No. , yellow. 10
cal 59la@ e0c. OATS quiet; No .
wkite. clipped. 55ls a 5Gc.: lower grades.
DC. RAY firm; timothy. large bales.
sig & 1889. PORK firm family. per
barrel. $3.50. BEEF quiet; beef
hams. per barrel. $26d27. POULTRY:
Live steady; hens. 2tsc.; old ROSTERS.
&C. Dressed firm; choice fowls. 1870. !:
Old ROSTERS. l0c. BUTTER steady /:
extra creamery. SEC. EGGS frm
selected. Z16t30c.; nearby, 25c.; west.
ern, CSC. POTATOES steady, at rs
q soc. per berrel. Sweet Potatoes Arm
BATTING 6E-WHEAT easier: No
2 spot, 99i. 199i5c: steamer No. ,
spot $3.50 49Sl2c.; southern. 93ik q
93lac. CORN easier; steamer mixed
51h q 57Ac.; southern. 57i4 q 6fMc
OATS quiet: white. No. 2, SIC: No. 9
SS6G 5GHc.; No. I. 52452lSc.; mixed
No. 2, ole: No. 3. SEA 53c. BUTTER
firm; creamery separator extras, 32lS
MSSc;; prints. $50 Sac; held. 22Q 2Sc.;
Maryland and Pennsylvania dairy
prints. 17M19 EGGS steady: fancy
Maryland. Pennsylvania and Virginia
2Sc.; West Virginia. 22c: southern
20n2 PIE. per dozen.
NEW YORK-BUTTER was strong.
creamery specials, 33kc.; state dairy.
common to fair. 21@25c.; process. com
mon 10 special, 1sG25c: western imi-
tatioa creamery. first. 24726c.; western
factory, common to fist 1SM22c
CHEESE firm; full cream, small. col
ored and white, fancy. 15@fc.; skins
1Ml1c. EGGS firm: state. Pennsylva-
MA and nearby fancy selected white
3Od &c; good to choice. 27e32gc
brown and mixed, fancy. 276I 2Sc.: first
2602615c.; western and southern. first
26c.; seconds, 24N25c POULTRY:
Dressed firm; western chickens. l3T
zoe; turkeys. 124161kc.: FOWLS. 1911
13izc. PEANUTS steady; fancy hand
picked &c; other domestic 367Ic
steady: Florida. per bar
rel. S5U6. Bermuda, second crop. De,
barrel, $3.25d5.50; Long Island. D.
barrel, $2.25sl2.50: Maine, per sscl
~ .20l 2.35; state and western, per sacF
S2U220. Sweet Potatoes firm: Iersev
per barrel, S2.50d4.50. CABBAGEs
weak; red. per ton. Sl5Ii7: Danisa
seed. per ton. sSGiO; domestic, S5G6.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-06
LOCAL MARKETS

Corrected by Simon Hirsh 4 Brol
Wheat. 30 To 81; corn IN .,
%, neal. SLIGO TO $l.75; oats.
20 to 90; old fowls, 3 To 8; chicken
i've, 10 TO IL; dressed. IL To
~ eggs, 10 To 20; lard, 10 10
~ ducks, live lOtoll; turkeys. drawn
IA To 10; turkeys. uudrawn IA Ia
II; turkeys. live. IL To IL; butter
10 To 20; hams, IA To Is Irish potatoes.
90 t. 60; lambs, $3.50 70 400;
hides, green, 4 to AZ dry saIted,
10 on dry hides. ~ To Z; cali
skins No. /, 3l.lO Der skin. bald
hay $l5 10 sl7 per ton; leaf sumsc. SO
TO 80 per 100, hogs, live weight 5
To 5hc.; beef. live weight. 3 to &c. -.
pork, 6h to Z; wool. % TO ~ per M !;
Wet potatoes, 30 To 81; veal, 5X 20 g.
Games-Partridges.$ 81 5tjtoS2 n.r doz /.
woodcocks. $3.50 81 50 per dozen;
pheilsants, 90 To 40 each; rabbits
$3.50 to $50 per dozen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-06
ANNUAL MEETING
May Washington Hospital Association Elect
0fficefs-Rsports Received.

A very largely attended annual meet
ing OF the Mary Washington Hospital
Association was held Tuesday morning
at 10 O'Clock.
The annual reports OF the President.
Treasurer and Secretary were read
These showed the association To be ia a
prosperous condition. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing wear
Mrs John +. Mason, president; Miss
Virginia Knox, Let vice president; Mrs
Charles +. Tscsett, 2Dd vice president.
Mrs Maurice Hirsh. treasurer; Mrs d. C.
Bowman, secretary, aud Miss Saiiie
uravatt. corresponding secretary.
Miss Annie Myer chairman OF the build
ing committee. made a full report OF the
work htsly done at the hospital. This
work is almost complete and will b..
turned over this week tn the advisory
board Tor inspection and acceptance
Mrs Mason presented 70 the associa-
ton beautiful gavel from her mother.
Mrs. Henry. of Washington. made from
wood taken from Mt VerRon. On thu
gavel was "A picture of Mt. Vernon aud
the tomb of Washington Tn. aSsoria-
ton accepted the gift with thanks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-06
LEGISLATIVE

The gshcral assembly slctei I'm,
Judges for corporation courts fn- 49,.
term OF ak a. airs They are Ju5.e
Walter 4 Staples. Roanoke: Jnd,, / n
barham, Newport News; Judge VIM
CioptOn, Manchester, and Judge Nm A
Atkinson. Winchester. All were elected
without opposition.
Delegate Houston. Of Hampton. O. ff-re6
ferolution lnOslng 20 the mn, arhm-nt
"i judge !. W q blackstone. OF thr
Aceowac aud Elizabeth City Circuif
O"o'1s The resolution came from the
oar OF Hampton. judge Blackstone l.
the man who went suuudlv to ,le..p S,,r-
'ng tie hearing If a noted murder e..
an who also eriticiz 81 Gov. swanson = =,
-end'ng troops to Acc5mGc in the riot
cases IN August.
The House Committee on Courts has
hX~d next Tuesday a. the Tina. f,r a..
teaflng 81 witnesses for ind sp..iu-r
judge Blae k-tpue.
The House Committee On G..p.rsl 10,
reported tn bin pr hibiting TN. xpress
. mpahies from u lvrriny IA package
containing hquOr To any person ia The
STATE other than the uue To whom il il
assigned - -
u Is st Clair was elected iude. Of
the Corporation Court If Charlo ttesville
Inc Two hHu-es sat in separate session
ana the vote for tie uomince was u.spi.
nous
The investisstio7 ~ Iu8ge Rhss opc
ia" Inevitable tri,l col Iu.is. t.i..rs-t.,n.
ne s'l leo pafalylir ~truk,s To- IA. L.
fiNNuIt. IT, IN. event thar an .. .-.,s, -.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-06
MISS MAMIE FlCKLeN HOSTESS

The last meeting OF the Tuesday Night
Euchre Club was chermingly entertained
by Miss Nanni-. FIcklen ut the residence
O' Mrs. Cbas. Wallace This was one OF
the most delightful OF series OF meetings
this winter. Dainty refreshments were
served about IL O'Clock Mrs T. S
Shepherd won the first prize, aud Mr..
Ellerbe Carter carried of the BOBBY.
Thuee present and playing were Mrs
1. 5 Shepherd, Misses Josephine Wright.
Aadge Taylor Josephine MADDOX.
ii zaoeth Conway Agnes Chewing Lima
Harrison, Sallie Montgomery, Page
Waller. Georgia Green, Edith Barter
Jennie Maitland. Nora Goodrich; Messr.
F. l.. W. Green, Paul Karsten, Jr.. r, bt.
Goolrick, r. NJ and j. c. chi hester.
Harrison Montgomery, Or. II. NJ. De
Jarnette, Eilerbe Carter. W K. Goodrich.
L. 5 Shepherd, Stansbury Ficklen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-06
MURDERER OF H. VI. REID
SILL At LARGE

Fonr hundred dollars reward - s,,..a
uI Oue hppfehen- on f ,he murderer OF
badly muiilnted in fr,,nt of11 , -,
w Washington. ts night. agn
Joseph Toy. colored, y no vvas art. i
Saturday night. was clo..lv n,s.,i'.s.'..,
out denied any know ledge Of the c,ime
held friends are exarting everv.ff .rt
TO aid the police in running down ,be
murderer. They Rfe 90 the opinion thar i,
certain negroes could be Induced 2, -
the case would soon be cleared IN
Mr.. Reid was formerly a resident ~
lower Prince William county aud i
well known in this section It
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-06
SMALLPOX IN CAROLINE

Owing TO the prevalence Of smallpox in
= mid form IA some sections of Caroline
the regular February term Of court will
he cut short, it being thought best not
10 try any contested cases The Judge
at Bowling Green will hold court ON
Monday aud sdiDu
For several months disease has pre-
vailed In the county thought to be
chiekenpor Those having it have gone
aonut The greater portion OF those
sihi,ted are adults. There have been
hund reds 81 cases and one death
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-06
CAPT. GEORGE o. WISE DEAD

Capt. Geo D. Wise. of Richmond. Con.
t'de ute veteran former Commons. =.
attorn.y IF Richmond, aud Congress.
man, died in "a hospital ia that citv
early Tuesday morning.
Tie had been ia bad health for more
thnn "A Year. Tie was widely known
As a imiual lawyer He was "A mem
Der oi the last Constitutional Conven-
uOn. He was unmarried He leaves
TWO brothers-JOhn II Wise. of San
Francisco, aud Louis ID. Vie. of Rich
mnnd. and one nephew. James d. Wise.
II Richmond
Capt Wi~@ was born in Accomac
county 10 1885.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-06
MILLER'S TRIAL POSTPONED

In the Circuit court Of Orange county
tuesday Charles Miller, charged with
Ihefts OF baggage. came up. The case
was continued, on motion of Common
~e"lth.s Attorney A. T. Browning. IN
III the March term, on the ground that
witnesses were absent. Messrs Morton
and Shackelford objected to "a eontinu-
ance, as they we're in position to pro-
,uee witnesses for the defense. Judge
u'imsley refused to admit the prisoner
90 90 pan. Miller will be confined 10 the
Richmond city Jail until the March term.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-06
headquarters For
Building Materials,

Keep all kinds of North CnrolinA
and Virginia Lumber, dressed anc,
addressed, Shiu gle, La,hs. sseh
Doors, and Blinds. Lime. Cement.
Calcine Plaster, Plastering Hair,
Building and Paving Brick. Tin and
Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails. all
Kinds Ready-Mixed Paints and Drv
Esint, Linseed Oil Turpentine, Dryer
varnish aud Lewis's white Lead.
PsintBrus hes of all kinds, Window
y sss and Putty, Builders Hard ware
q all Kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheathing
taper aud fine Brick.
Keep large stock OF Sewer Pipe and
Sirr Clay Pipe. T. D. Cole
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-06
DEATH OF Mr.. ROBERT MARYE

Mr.. Robert Marye, prominent grain
broker OF Baltimore, died suddenly of
heart failure Friday night at the Univer-
sity club OF that city.
lie was a con OF the late DR.. James B.
nArye and Mrs. Jane Christian Jett
Marye. and grandson OF the late John l.
Aarye' ST. ,oi "brompton. near this city
AT one time he " rs a resident OF this city
In 1852 Mr.. Msrye married Miss Helen
andy. oi baltimore. Two sons survive
besides the widow, Messrs Robt. Turner
and WIN. Candy Marye, also three
brothers aud two sisters, Mes-rs Vim
Neison' John l. and James Alfred. and
the Misses Mamie V. and Nav Madison
Aarye.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-06

ThaW Ceterrr ined to Leave Mattcawan
Fishkill Landing. n. Y, Feb. s.
Harry X. Thaw is determined to leave
Mattoawan State hospital and at a con-
ference informed his counsel that they
must take action at once to secure his
release. Thaw told Lawyers Peabody
and O'Reilly, that he was willing to go
to a private sanitarium II necessary,
but that he must be removed from
Matteawan. Lawyer O'Reilly said that
everything would be done that could
be done to get Thaw away from Matte
avian as the depressing surroundings
were such as would tell on a man Of
his temperament.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-06
LlTTLETON QUITS THAW

leading ccursel In Famous Case VISA.
draws.
New York. Feb. 5.-An extended con-
ference Of counsel for Harry Thaw was
held here to discuss what legal means
Should be taken to secure Thaw's re-
Inoval from Matteawan state asylum.
The result of the conference was not
disclosed. but it was learned on ex-
cellent authority that Martin W. Little
ton, who defended Thaw in the last
trial. has practically retired from tho
case.
Mr.. L!ttleton believes Thaw should
be left in Matteawan. at least for sew
eral months to cone.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-06
CleRkSHiPS MERGED
j. t. Brady. OF Richmond App 4 ,,sd to EofeIs
Vacancy

Judge Waddil. uf the L :. District
court. hiss appointed + BRADY OIL
ot tn court Al Richmprd ia -1ccesd tho
lat Geo. +. Bow den. of Norfolk. together
WIN tn following deputies. IL Arthur
Kelsey. at Nnrf.lk, ". b. Walker AT
Norfolk; K L L-m4rs. at Rirhmond
T. " Garnut a. Aiexandria.
IN appointlng Mr.. Brady. Judge Wad-
'iii st'.t"d that n was sati. ii d ina, rhe
plan II having u single CLERK f1r tn rnri. .
stflct with deputies ~ each place q,
n"i'lng IN" court would promot. eff
cheney Of the sery lea.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-06
The RHEA CASE

Judge W J Rhea, OF Bristol, continued
on the stand in his own defense Tuesday
night at the hearing before the Joint leg
islativs committee on confirmation Ia
richmond Judge Rhea defended his &C.
ton in the Jordan case. saving Jordan
was entitled to either conviction or ae-
quittal.
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NOTES FROM eUINEYS

Guineys, Va Feb 4, 1908.
Joshua Hsilstalk died at his nome.
near Colon. Thursday. OF smallpox. he
was 60 years old and was respected
colored man
Mr.. j. A. Vaughan has returned from
business trip To Baltimore.
The people in this neighborhood are
busy filing ice houses Iee-is six inches
hick
Most OF tie Jaw mills, which have been
ciosed down since the holidays, expect
10 resume work about March lst.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-06
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Currie, OF Washing
ton, have issued cards for the marriage Of
their daughter. Miss Anne Kercheyal
Barrett, and Rev. Thomas Desne Lewis
OF Essex county, on Wednesday, Febrn-
arN 18th, at 8 O'Clock at st. Andrews
Chapel, Washington.
At home after March 10 at Occupacia,
Essex county.
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TO TOMATO GROWERS

We intend to enlarge the capacity OF
our Tomato Canning Factory at Fred
ericksburg this year, and will be IN po-
rition to handle more tomatoes than
heretofore. and will contract with farm
ers Ia the near future at the same price
per ton as we did Last year.
isillm Roberts Bros.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-06
SKATING ABOVE The DAM

The young people OF the city have been
having fne sport skating above the dam
on the Rappahannock. Ii is IA beautiful
spot. the Ice was firm and thick and the
range wide and long. A large crowd was
there Tuesday afternoon.
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HUNG JURY FOR BURKE

The trial Of Frank p BURKE, post-office
official Of Richmond, charged with lar
ceny uf money from letters in transit
through the mails, ended Monday. the
jury fsiliug to agree The prisoner was
oAiled for new trial at the April term
The jury stood nine for acquittal and
three for conviction.
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NOTICE

Having qualified "a the executor OF
Frank Wyatt, deceased, notice is hereby
given to all parties indebted to said
estate to come forward and settle,
and all parties having claims against the
said estate will present to the under
signed. Lee ]. Graves.
Executor Frank Wyatt. deed.
January "a, 1908, j30lw4w