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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
WHOLESALE CLOTHING FIRM
One To Be Established iisrs This Month.

A wholesale clothing firm under the
style OF the q. 4 II. Clothing Co whole
sale exclusively, " III open for business in
this city IN "A few days aud will have
travelling men on the road tAkirg orders
iy MAY 18th
SIR. j. NJ. Goldsmith will be associated
with the firm, but will still remain a
member OF the hrm 81 b. Col lsmith 4
Son, hose retail clothing store will con
tinue a. az present
The location OF the wholesale house
has not been made known as yet.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
FAVORS NEW CURE
Doctor Advocates Moral Envi-
rOnment For Nervous People.
USE OF DRUGS DECREASING


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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
GRAND Jury TO MEET MAY 18Th

The following have been drawn in the
Corporation court for regular Nav term
OF the grand jury, which will convene
n II O'Clock, Tuesday, May 10Th, 1908:
Messrs. Henry Warden, s. W. SomervilIe.
W u. Scott, Jas. T. Lowery, f. NJ.
Aldridge, Jas. X. Rawlings, Clearance r
Howard, Dun Green, Alvin It. Rowe.
Frank p. Stearns, W. IL. Brulle, Henry
ID Genfhpr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09

Attempt 60 Wreck Royal Blue Train
Philadelphia May S.-Thc "Roya
Blue cypress train on the Phladel
phia & Reading had a narrow escap,
from being wrecked at a switch neai
Nicetown. suburb. Two men damned
the swith with old iron sufficient &c
derail the express. then nearly due. A
towerman saw them and telephoned
for q railway policeman who removed
the obstruction. The policeman ar
rested W,ucys Koowl n Pole. ami h
was held Tor n hearing. The towerman
Identified TIE prisoner as one of the
men hc saw 40 the switch.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
THE LOUISA VOTE

County Clerk Porter, Of Louisa, char.
aeterizes as grossly Incorrect" the pub.
lished statement that the number OF vo.
tiers In Louisa increased SO per cent from
1905 to 1907. He gives these figures:
1904 for 1905 and l ,220 for 1907. Per.
centage of increase lS per cent. The
controversy grows out of the Carlin.
Gordon campaign.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
A HANDSOME PRESENT

Eon. Charles Lukens Davis, BrIgadier-
General United States Army, retired, sec
rotary OF the North Carolina Society of
the Cincinnati, has presented Attorney
Lee. j. Graves. OF this city, with a beauti-
July bound copy OF his Historical Sketch
Of the Society of the Cincinnati. Mr..
Graves holds membership in the Society
OF the Cincinnati, and prizes his gift very
highly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
Charmed By Voice: Quickly ENGAGED.

49, 49, = '~'~V7 1N'N7NIJ LWgaYtU.
Eckicy Pa. May s. The most
charming voice he ever heard attract
ed the attention of Michael Hydak. O
Drifton. TO Miss Mary Kistura. of thi
place. as She hung out the weekly
wash to a song. He asked his sister e.
propose 10 Miss Kismra Tor him. and
fifteen minutes after ne had first seen
her they were engaged. the marriage
to be on May IS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
CANvASSED THe VOTE

The judges Of election met az the
Clerks office before Judge j y Goodrich
Thursday aud canvassed the vote If the
local option election. They declar, d the
result heretofore announced a. the Off
cial vote
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
MAD DOG IN STAFFORD

A mad dog IS at large in the Berea
neighborhood. He passed through Mr..
A.G. Raines' barnyard May 9TH and was
shot at, but he got away. He Is large
brown shepherd dog.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
HE K Ray

For the positive cure OF cancer, tumors
aud all 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-ii9 I'm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
RAlhES RANDALL

Mr. John NJ Raints and Miss Ida
Mckee Randall, both OF Washington,
we're married in Baltimore April 30. The
couple is now visiting the groom's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Raines. near
Berea, accompanied by Mr.. Wexford
Raines. They will reside in Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
COMING MARRIAGE

Cards are out for the marriage OF S.
W. WOodson, OF Richmond, and Miss Ida
Erdine, daughter Of r. u. Spinman. of
Westmoreland. The marriage will take
place May 18th, 1870 p. m, at st.
Peters church, Oak Grove.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09

Kansas City. 40, Nay S.-Maior o.
p. ChaGec. who was an officer in the
Confederate army and was a brother
OF Lieutenant General Adna r Chat.
fec. U. $. A. retired. Of Los Angeles.
!;ed at his homo here of kidney trou-
bic. aged seyenty-nine years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
The RISK

Work on the immense building to be
used a. "a skating rink. located on George
street. opp site tho Park. D. progres sinr
rapidly and viii soon be completed. Ia
i "A substantial structure and VIII AZ.
ford large floor space for the skaters
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

There will be preaching at the Christian
church on Sunday. May 10th. Both
morning and evening services will be con
Quoted by Rev. +. b, Motley, of Lynch
burg Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
OPERATION PERFORMED

Mr.: Dandrige Sale. Of Essex, has been
here for several days under treatment by
DR.. j. +. Tompkins. He had aneplarge-
ment removed from his neck, which was
done
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
COLLECTORS ON TRIMS

The southern Railway has issued or
ders TO havecollectorso on trains IN collect
fares and tickets. Hereafter the conduct
ors will devote their time to taking cara
OF the traias and tryiug to prevent acct
danfa
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
PUTTING IN STAINED WINDOWS

The vestry OF st. Georges Episcopal
church Is having new stained glass win
dows placed in the windows of the
church. hessrs. A. NJ. Garner and T.. f.
Portch are doing the carpenter work.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
LICENSES

II there are any who have not paid
their licenses 1t would be we'll for them
to attend to the matter, as the grand
jury will meet in short time and a re-
port will be called for.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
MARRIED IN WASHINGTON

Mr.. Archie Boutchyard and Miss
Chloe Fritter, both OF Fredericksburg.
were married ia Washington Thursday
by Rev. W. l. Lynn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
CANDIDATES FOR COUNCIL

Mesas. Howard. Young and Green File Notices.
Messrs +. ST. Young. Jr, +. l. W.
Green for the Lower Ward and Mr..
Clearance X Howard for the pper Ward
have fled their notices a. candidates for
the City Council at the coming election
la Inn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
DEATH

Mr. Charles II. Buchanan died at the
home >Cf his parents, near Woodiord,
Caroline county. April Both, agd 20
years
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
R. l.. GORDON, JR., At KING
GEORGE AND STAFFORD

r. L. Gordon. Jr, will address the
voters OF Stafford on Monday, May
l1th. 1908, at Stafford Court House.
my5-3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
Farms Wanted

Wanted at once-25 farms. A. C. Gar
rison, real estate agent, Guineys, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-09
c. W. JONES
TheShOeKOuSe

In Shops e.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-12

BEGIN AT THE TOP AND
 READ CAREFULLY..:.... Suggestions for Him MILITARY HAIR BRUSHES. HAIR BRUSHES. SHAVING BRUSHES. TRAVELLING ROLLS RAZORS AND STROPS. GILLETT'S SAFETY RAZOR. COLLAR AND CUFF BOXES. CIGAR JARS. SHAVING SETS. SHAVING MUGS. POCKET KNIVES MEERSCHAUM PIPES BRIAR PIPES CLOTH BRUSHES SMOKING SETS ASH TRAYS BILL BOOKS POCKET BOOKS ETC. ETC. ETC.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-12
EAGLES ANNUAL ELECTION.
Ell Centro Aerie Selects Officers For Ensuing Year-104 Members in
 Good Standing.

El Centro Aerie, No. 1859, F. O. E. held its annual meeting and election of officers last week Secretary Stack, in his report, stated that the Aerie had 104 members in good stand ing and that the financial condition of the Aerie was excellent.
 The following officers were elected: M. w. Conkling, Worthy President; {; Albert Durham, Worthy Vice Presi- dent; T. J. Skee, Chaplain; c. l.. Stack Worthy Secretary; Ora N. Mil Ter, Worthy Treasurer; E. w. Finney, Inside Guard; George Gunderson, Out side Guard; Franklin J. Cole, c. F. Hayden, F. l.. Davis, Trustees.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-12
IMPERIAL

Rev. Mott Mitchell. Methodist pas tor at Imperial, has made preach ing appointment for the Mesquite Lake school house, and breaches there at 3 o'clock On Sunday afternoons A Sunday schOoi ii conducted at his school house at : o'clock.
 X X *
 Voters in the Imperial Valley Union High School district will decide on January 9 whether there shall be is sued bonds in the amount of $40,000 for the purpose of purchasing a site and erecting a high school build ing. The school districts forming this high school union district are Imperial, Sunset and Eastside,
 %%%
 The Imperial Auditorium on which construction was commenced several months ago, is to be made available for public use. Arrangements have been made to finance this enterprise, and it is hoped to have the front sec ton of the structure completed early in the new year. The rear portion which is to be the auditorium proper, will not be undertaken at this time.
 < x x
 The fact has developed that the Im- perlal branch ol the Standard Oil Company's business is one of four
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-12
Perfumes

WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE IN HOLIDAY PACKAGES 25 CENTS TO $500 PER BOT TILE.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-12
CALEXICO

! Miss Rosa Dayton, of Rockford, Iowa, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. c. l.. Berry, at CaleXico. 1, x * X \ Mrs. Springer Emerson and daugh- ter Violet have returned to Calexico after a visit to Eugene, Oregon.
 < < <
 Not more than $500 will be delin- quent on the city tax rolls of Cal exico About $11OO of city taxes have been paid.
 Sidney Otter who resides near the Ten Foot Drop has shis guest his sister, Miss Alice Otter, from Louis vile, Kentucky.
 < x <
 The Calexico Camp of the Modern Woodmen is furnishing it's new hall in the Thing block in handsome style A new piano and piano player will be placed in the hall.
 X < :;
 The old arrastra at the Uncle Sam mines, below CaleXico has made a twenty days run on ore from this mine, and as a result, Secretary A. M. Shenk has brought to Calexico bullion amounting to $4S0. The ar rastra handles but 300 pounds of ore per day The company will at once install ten horse power hoist over the shaft and sink the shaft to a depth of 800 feet. At the depth of 125 feet, already reached, the ledge is four in ches in width, carrying values aver aging $60 to the ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-12
RRAWLEY

bHAWLEY
 J. A. Potter is building a commodi- ous bungalow west of the Brawley plaza.
 F. Erickson has on exhibition Queen olives fully one inch in diameter and well matured.
 ~ w. c. Eaton, Southern Pacific sta tion agent at Brawley, is building a cottage for his own home.
 X < x
 Fred Askren and Miss Minnie Me Keehan, both of Brawley, were mar ried December by Rev, T. l.. Fay Tor.
 Robert Flynn was thrown from his horse while driving cattle from Braw- ley to the Benton ranch, Sunday, and had bones broken in his left foot
 w X
 Martin Guisch, who recently came to Brawley from Chicago, has pur- chased a sixteen-acre tract within the townsite and will put it into alfalfa at once. He will build home here
 M x
 credtable flower show on Thurs day and Friday of last week. One of the attractions waws a center piece arranged as a cala lily in which pret- ty young girls posed as the stamens. The affair was given for the bene- fit of the public reading room.
 x x <
 The Brawley News says that the game of baseball between Calexico and Brawley on Saturday seems to argue in favor of Saturday games rather than Sunday, as the attend ance at the game was much better than on the Sunday previous and many ladies attended the game
 x x x
 Brawley has followed the lead of EI Centro in voting to place itself un- der the provisions of an Act of the State Legislature, whereby tree plant ing may be carried on in the public streets and the cost can be assessed against the abutting proeprties. The election was held last week, and re- suited in a vote of 51 for the proposi- tion and eight against it.
 x x X
 Moore Brothers, of Brawley, who have been employing many men and teams in the preparation of lands in Water District No. s, are transfer ring their forces to the McNeece lands near Imperial Junction, where a large acreage will be prepared for crops. This firm also has contract for completing the system of ditches in the north end of District No. A.
 X X
 Brawley has become the place of business of the second date farm and eucalyptus concern formed in this val ley The first organization of this character was formed several weeks ago, and the latest venture is the California Date Farm and Eucalyptus Company. Its incorporators are F. H. Stanley and E. A. DeBlois, while the stockholders represent many of the business concerns of Brawley. The company proposes to do a general farming business and to plant and grow dates, oranges, olives and other semi tropical fruits. A.
 X < X
 The Imperial Valley Milk Company has been organized at Brawley for the purpose of handling dairy pro ducts. It is proposed to establish a milk-skimming station at Brawley as one of the companys first moves, but the charter provisions are to be wide enough to allow the concern to buy and sell live stock, and manufacture prepared stock foods, butter, con densed milk and general dairy pro- ducts. The capital stock is $50,000 divided into 5000 shares The incor- porators are Harry Baum, C. A. Daw- dy, w. T. Dunn, J. D. Bonnet, w. P Mansfield, Philo Jones, R. Malan.
 IMPERIAL
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-12
THE APPROPRIATENESS OF SHOP.
 PING BY MAIL

is explained in our booklet-Its free It tells you Why 1t Is Profitable, Why
 it Is safe and Why 1t Is Convenient to have us do your shopping in Los An geles. Our services are free. Write for particulars, H. THOMAS MUIR CO, 72o s. Broadway, Los Angeles, California. Reference-First Nation. al Bank, Los Angeles. 35-3t
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-12

HoLTvILLE S F. E. Shaw has completed cottage at Holtville and now occupies it.
 x * x
 Ed E. Boyd, realty dealer of Holt. vile, has purchased lots 34 and 35 of block 2S in Holtville and will erect thereon a brick building.
 x x X
 A lodge of the Women of Wood craft, an auxiliary of the Woodmen of the World, has been organized at Holtville, with forty charter members
 x x X A salary of $5 per day for each di rector for the time devoted to meet ings of Water Company No. was voted at the last meeting of this com pany's directorate.
 X x X
 Small frame buildings on Fifth street have been removed to make way for tue Anderson & Meyers brick store building, which will be one story and j0SS0 feet.
 < X x
 The Holtville City Trustees have taken up the matter of laying cement sidewalks on Holt avenue, from Fifth to Sixth streets, and from the Alamo Hotel to the Holton Interurban Rail- way station.
 X < X A King L. Kendle has purchased two lots on Holt avenue, and plans to erect thereon a two-story brick build ing with store rooms below and a lodge room on the second floor. The building will be 5OxS0 feet
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-12

Ye Smoke Shop, El Cenho's new pipe and tobacco emporium, is show ing a swell line of holiday briars and meerschaums as well as full line of cigaEs, tobacco and smokers mater iaIs.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-12
WATER TN THE RIVER.

Mean daily gage heights and dis charges of the Colorado River at Yuma Arizona, for the week ending Saturday. December ,, 1908
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-12
County Notes

casing plants in Southern California. At this depot oil is to be placed in cans for general delivery to the I'm. perial Valley territory. Seven men are employed in constructing the tanks and equipment, and wagons vii; be placed on the road to visit the valley towns to distribute the Stand ard Oil products to consumers.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-12

FRANCIS l.. SELLEW,
 Project Engineer.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-12
Candy

Don't forget that we carry the finest line of Chocolates and Bon bons in the city.
The Washington times., 1908-01-03
Search for Lost Pastor
Battles Couples Friends

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3.-The friends
OF Jase Knode Cooke, the Hampstead,
l. /, unfrocked minister. and Miss Flor
eta Whaley. the seventeen-year-old
girl with whom the pastor eloped eight
months ago. have been engaged in q
search for the couple, but their efforts
have proved futile.
Money and the necessities of life are
to be had In plenty by the fugitives if
they viii communicate with these
friends. but so far they have elected to
hide from all whom they know. The
Rev. DIT. Frederick W. Clampett, rect or
OF Trinity Church. with whom COUke
did church work years ago in the East.
is anxious 10 find the couple. that he
may furnish such assistance as they
may need and to extend to Cooke the
sympathy OF a brother CratZ Brown.
the clubman who helped to secure Cooke
Job as a painter, Is also hunting for
him. And Miss Hazel Starkhouse, who
rented room from the couple, Is also
dOirg all she can to locate them that
she may help them II possible or to de-
liver to them the personal belongings
left in the fiat when they fed.
Fear Search Is FruitIess.
Every channel or possible Information
has been worked by these people, and
last night they expressed the fear that
they will never again see Cooke and
Miss Whaley. Sympathy for the two
Is expressed on all sides and there is q
growing fear that they may, because of
their penniless condition and the mental
agony they are suffering, commit some
rash act,
I do hope they are happy and that
the world viii treat them more kindly
wherever they are" said Miss Stark
house last nigSt. There is much per-
sOnal goods in the fat they would be
glad 10 have I am sure. and If they will
only let me know where they are
The Washington times., 1908-01-03
WOULD-BE SLAYERS
TRIED IN PRISON
Attempt to Kill Cars
Mother Handled With
Utmost Secrecy.

ST. PETERSBURG. Jan. 3.-The nine
persons arrested on a charge OF plot
t.ng the assassination of the Cars
m-ther. the DOwager Czarina Marie
FcodorOvna RomanOva, rumor has it.
are being tried in prison.
The entire case is yelled in such pro-
found secrecy that almost no details
are known. The accused would prob
ably have been gathered in quietly by
the police and disposed Of without even
whisper but for their temerity in
publishing their invitation IN the NovOe
Vremya, December il, TO friends OF
Marie FeodorOvna Romanoya" to at
tend a requiem mass for the latter.
Court was ordered to try the accused,
partly as an assurance against pub
licity and partly 10 guarantee speed
ia the hearing and execution Of SEN
tence. The general impression is that
the prisoners viii be quietly disposed
Of in prison. and that even their iden-
titles viii remain secret.
The dowager. czarina once had strong
influence over Nicholas. but has lost
much of her power in the past few
years. She has remained a strong In
fiuence, however, in political affairs.
and is believed indirectly 20 have die
tated many Russian policies with which,
so far as the outside world could see,
she had no concern
Originally one of the bitterest OF re-
dictionaries, she has recently identified
herself with more moderate Liberal
leaders, holding that the court party's
Indifference TO the trend OF public
opinion was endangering the dynasty
The Washington times., 1908-01-03
BREAKS A COLD IN A DAY
Or Cures any Cough that g Cur
able. Prescription o. Noted
Physician

Mix one half ounce OF Concentrated
oil Of pine, with two ounces OF glyCer-
Inc and half a pint OF good Wriskey.
Shake thoroughly and use in doses OF
a teaspOonful 70 a tablespoonful every
four hours
A renowned throat and lung sIe ciai-
ist declares thar the above formula
is one. OF the very best remedies OBJ
ta!nabIe for an acute cold ara that IL
will strengthen the lungs relieve
coughs and heal the bronchial tubes.
Also. that Il will cure any lung trouble
not TOO far advanced.
These ingredients are DTOcUrabie OF
any good prescription druggist and
easily mixed Al home and - should take
its place az one Of the most valuable
remedies IA the family chest
Inquiry at one Of the leading drug
gists elected the information that Con-
centrated. oil OF pine is put up for dis
pensing only in half ounce Walls sealed
in tin screw top cases 70 protect It from
heat and Hght- The oils sold IN bulk
and some patent medicines sold as "Ol
OF Pine" and put out ia wooden boxes,
should be avoided because owing %
their Impurities they only produce nau-
sea and are harmful
The Washington times., 1908-01-03

commission viii ask for any further au-
thority in respect 20 rates.
Law Not Yet Tested.
The real features Of the Hepburn
law have not yet been tested In the
Supreme Court In many instances,
where the commission has set out TO
do something of Importance under the
iaw. It has been tied up by injunctions,
much TO its embarrassment. But il viii
be advisable. so the commissioners
think. to get the law more fully inter
preted by the courts before Congress
is asked to go much farther on the
road Of Government railroad control.
Shippers are pressing for q law that
VIII compel the roads 10 furnish cars.
and also for legislation fixing a maxi
mum schedule Of rates. Whether the
commission viii advise these things is
uncertain.
Railroads Exert Pressure.
After the holidays, Congress will be
subjected 70 great pressure 70 get It to
modify the Sherman law so 1t will not
apply 70 railroads. Big railroad inter
ests have been counseling and con
ferring on this subject lately with a
view to forcing Washington TO change
-aAS ga" anu ttaFN tllSiA uitiAalii ksct ~
in making agreements. Influential rep
resentatives Of railroad interests were
busy here before the recess with TIE
object Of getting the Sherman law
modified. The Interstate Commerce
Committees viii, doubtless. consider the
question at an early date.
There are many indications that the
results OF the efforts to get the Sher-
man law changed viii be to stir up wide
discussion Of the whole railroad situa-
ton in Congress. Many members of
House and Senate will object to the
change Of the Sherman Law as proposed.
unless the power of the commission
over the roads IS strengthened. They
feel the comm ission has done little to
control the rate situation and that TO
give the roads power 10 combine a. they
wish would be dangerous.