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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
CHECKING A BUNDLE.
The Way the Tired Man Saved HIM
self Labor and Trouble.

The Way the Tired Man Saved HIM
self Labor and Trouble.
One day a man went into q very big
store. He had a heavy package with
him.
Not in the sense you mean, smarties'
but in the real sense.
lie had to go two blocks farther
down the street and didn't want to
carry the package. SO he decided that
he would leave It In the check room.
He asked foorwalker who looked
like United States senator, but who
was a perfect gentleman, where the
check room was. The hoorwalker said'
Observation-Disclosures
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES"
He went there. wherever that was
and found he had made a mistake.
He knew Il was himself who had
made the mistake, for as nice a man
as a foorwalker with Prince Albert
ON couldn't have made mistake.
Finally after be had lugged his bun
die thlrty-two blocks hunting the
check room. had found the check room
and deposited his bundle he walked
his two blocks to the other place and
was through for the day.
Then he sOiiloqulzed:
How should ever have go
through or stood the wear and tear o.
that long two blocks carrying tina
bundleY II 1t hadn't been for TN
check room system. what could l hav
done Chicago News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
PROMOTED TO FINE
POSITION IN WASHINGTON

Mr.. Lawrence A. Slaughter, Jr., for
two years past valued employee OF
the Union Bank and Trust Company,
has resigned his position in Meridian
and leaves Oct. LIST to become assist
ant to the National Bank Examiner
of the District of Columbia and Balti-
more, with headquarters at Washing
ton.
This promotion comes as a reward
for diligence and untiring desire to
make good in his special line Of work,
and came to him unsolicited over the
applications Of many others whose in
fluential backing counted for much.
His familiarity with business and with
the modern methods employed by the
Union Bank and Trust Company make
him especially adapted to fill his new
place with much credit
The Union Bank and Trust Company
is glad to know that his merit is APP
preciated by others; and gives Mr..
Slaughter token of its appreciation in
the shape of hearty testimonials. Me
ridian, Miss, Dispatch.
Mr.. s. is a son of the late Mr.. Law
renee Slaughter, is a native Of this city
and a nephew Of Mrs. Charles f.
Tackett.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30

ley also judged the poultry as well as
ell Of the horses, cattle, sheep anc
swine.
The Judges Of the races the first day
were Messrs. F NJ. Chichester, j. T.
Simpson and Hon. r. c. L. moncure.
The judges in the ladies department
were: Mrs. A. 3. Yates, Mrs. ID. =.
Bowman, Mrs. f. c. Ninde, Mrs. W..
A. Bell. Miss Hattie Dickinson, Mrs.
Henry Dannehl, Mrs. W. L. Brannan,
Mrs. w. II. Peden, Miss Grace +.
Morrison, Mrs. Lee j. Graves, Mira. IL.
F. Crismond, Jr. Mrs. w. N. Blake,
Mrs. w. A. Mullen, Mrs. w. j. Chewn-
inc. Mrs. Maurice Hirsh, Mrs. j. +.
Timberlake, Mrs. j. +. Rodgers, Mrs.
Alvin T. Rowe, Mrs. X. II. l.. Chi
chester. Mrs. S. J. Quinn, Miss Eliza
beth Minor. Mrs. j. r. Rosebros Miss
Laura Ball. Mrs. ]. p. Rowe, Mrs. J..
T. Goolrick, Miss Halle f. Chichester,
Mrs. G.. Frank Undertake, Mrs. DUH
Green, Mrs. w. s. White, Mrs. Z. r..
Tackett, Mrs. G.. X. Swift, Miss Alice
Cole, Miss Emma Anderson, Miss Lena
Rowe, Mrs. j. N. Barney, Mrs. Thos.
Wallace.
The exhibit of the Bell Telephone
Company, in a booth on the grounds, is
an object lesson for showing the value
of the rural telephone service by which
the farmers can be put in close commu-
nication with their neighbors, with the
markets, with their nearest town and
with the outside world. The booth Is
connected with the central office IN this
city.
Messrs. Harrison and Montague,
electrical firm of this city, have fine
electrical exhibition on the grounds,
showing all the up-to-date appliances
for use in that line. These are both
energetic young men, who are making
much progress in that business and
thew show an Industrious and up-to-date
spirit. -.
Altogether the fair Of 1909 Is one of
which Fredericksburg and the surround
ing section may well feel proud. The
exhibits are certainly creditable, the
attendance is encouraging and the iu-
- 80 tha foir il f,,Il Of nrOmise
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
TIPS IN ENGLAND.
Lord Russelps Fee to the hsadsman
Who Executed Him.

Lord RusseIPs Fee to the hsadsman
Who Executed Him.
Mr.. George Russell. discoursing on
fins In the Manchester Guardian, after
the manner Of his Collections and
Recollections," treats the subject his
toricaIly under Its various names OF
fees. Wales (or veils), honorarium las
DIsraeli preferred to call III and
pouches
Ancient usage has q peculiarly CON
secrating effect in the matter OF tips
and fees. Horace Walpole records the
astonIshment Of George |. when told
that be must give gulneas to the serv'
ant Of the ranger OF his park TOT
bringing him brace Of carp out OF nus
own pond.
Apparently everybody In England Is
at some time or other justified In de-
handing a fee unless 1t be the mon
arch. When TAFT became archbishop
Of Canterbury and met the queen ne
breathed a sigh OF relief on at last en-
countering o person to whom he nae
not to pay something.
According to Bishop Burnet, MAJ
used TO have to give a tip In order e
be decapltated. lie tells the story O
lord Russell when under sentence o.
death for high treason asking what n
ought TO give the executioner- i tol'
aim 10 gaineas. lie said, with smile
n was a pretty thing to give a fee Z
have his head cut on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
PRIZES ON CORN
First to A. F. Turner, Of Caro-.
line.
King George Secures Second, spotsy-
vania Third and Fifth, Caroline Also
Takes Fifth.

King George Secures Second, spotsy-
vania Third and Fifth, Caroline Also
Takes Fifth.
One of the most interesting exhibits
at the Fair was the seed corn contest
There were fifteen entries Of the white
corn and twelve of the yellow. The
opalitv was excellent. The decisions
were made by Mr.. S. B. Heiges, Of the
State Test Farm, an expert, who scor-
ed by the standard every exhibit
The prize winners were;
WHITE CORN.
LIST prize, $50, to A. F. Turner, Port
Royal Boone County White. score
SO 7-4s
End prize, S25. to Alex Pratt, King
George-BOOne County White score
905-ll.
Bird prize. SIS. to S. 5. White, Spot
svlvania-Collins' Excelsior. score
80 ll-SS.
4th prize, $40. to DR.. c. U. Gravatt'
Port Royal-Boone County White
score 80,
9Th prize, s.. to George II. Morrison
Spotsylvania Boone County White
score SO SO.
YELLOW CORN.
1st prize, SIS, to Geo. Purvis' Stat
ford-Leaning, score 80 IL.
End prize, $40, to 7. F. Morrison
Spotsylvania- Chestnut Grove, score
80 5-2l.
Ord prize, s., to Paul Shay, SPOtsyl
vania-Golden Dent, score 81 %.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30

Mr.. H. Wallace Garner made an
excellent display Of the Starr Pianos,
music, etc.
Mr.. S. E. Covy, the well known
florist, displayed variety of plants,
palms, blooming flowers, etc. which re-
ceived the blue ribbon.
On the grounds was a display OF
agricultural implements, machinery,
etc, which far exceeded the exhibition
in this department for some years.
Among those making large number
of attractive exhibitions are:
Mr.. NJ. S. Chancellor's exhibit con-
sists of two Superior drills, one Su-
perior harrow, lime spreader, husker,
shredder, four gasoline engines, one
grist mill, feed grinder, pole extension
saw. five disc harrows, wheat tanner,
mowers, threshers, manure spreader,
cultivator, side delivery rake, nay
loader, corn shelter, edge tooth saw,
cider mill, steel wagon, cream separa-
tor, grain planters.
j. r. Rawlings & Son made display
of feed grinders, harrows, rakes,
churns, washer, plows. drills ana
mowers.
Mills & Blaydes, of Guinea, have
gas engines, saw frame and feed mills.
Jas. E. Monroe, of Stafford, has
three gasoline engines, woodpecker'
cutoff saw and mill grinder.
w. E. Severn, of Baltimore, has au-
tomato gas engines and feed mills.
The Bell Telephone Co. has a booth
erected on the ground, in which the
latest telephone equipments ana I'M
provements are exhibited. Inc uis-
play is a splendid one and the wire OF
the telephone is connected with the
telephone system in the city and Is free
for the use of the visitors at the fair.
This is a great convenience ana the
service is much appreciated by the
many who patronize IT.
The attendance is about rs usual Tor
the first day.
TUESDAYS RACING.
The first race was half-mile scrub
race. The first horse $3.50 and the
second horse $3.50. There were four
starters. Ellis CARROTS Ruby won
c. w. Sales Brown Boy 2nd. and W..
c. Peyton's Flycatcher was Srd.
The second race was half-mIle dash.
Purse. SIS, of which Sl5 was for the
second horse and $40 for the third.
There were three starters. +. l.; W.
Green's Swarzet won. NJ. ID. Skink-
er's Harper was second, and 1. Skink-
er's White Garter was third.
The best race Of the day was the
third and last one. There were six
starters. The purse was 500, OF which
S25 was for the second and $40 for the
third. +. l.. w. Green's Nioless won.
John T. Harris Rose F. was second.
and Geo. c. Brenton's b. F. Creek was
third Miss Elsie Palmer. of Balti-
more, entered "Gold Check in this
race and asked permission TO ride the
horse herself. The judges declined TO
allow her to ride for fear that she
might be hurt in an accident. she
stated she was not afraid to take
the chance. but the judges declined TO
allow her to ride. The little son OF
Sheriff Moncure, of Stafford, took the
mount, but the horse was unplaced.
Matt Myers Panique and John Slack
North East were also unplaced. This
closed the racing for the day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
AT ST. MARYs CATHOLIC CHURCH

The mission at st. Mary's church is
growing in interest and Monday night
attracted a large audience. Not only
the Catholics, but many non-Catholics.
who were present, told how pleased
they were with the sermon and the
services.
Father Waters preached an eloquent
sermon on mortal sin and showed how
the sinner quarrels with God, who IS
the Creator, the Supreme Ruler, the
Divine Master and the Heavenly Father
of us all. In a graphic manner he de-
scribed the agony Of Jesus Christ in the
garden Of olives and his sweat Of blood.
BE drew a picture Of al the sinners in
the world passing before Him and
crushing Him to the ground. The
speaker also painted thrilling picture
Of the crucifxion and called upon SIN
ners to witness their work. -.
Tonight Rev. Thomas A. Rankin vii
preach the sermon. His ability as
pulpit orator is sure to attract a large
audience. Father Waters will give The
instruction. Services begin promptly
at 8 o'clock. All are cordially invited
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
A REMARKABLE GATHERING
The Laymen's Missionary Meeting a
Great Success.

There met Monday night in St.
Georges parish house the representa-
tive Christian laymen Of this town with
all the ministers Of the churches pres
ent. DR.. r. J. McBryde had charge
of the meeting. Rev. r. A. Williams
presided and Rev. II. H. Barber was
secretary.
Every congregation was strongly
represented, many of the professional
and business men being there TO con-
slider the laymen's missionary move
ment and its purpose to evangelize the
world in this generation. President
Sands. of the American Bank; Mr..
Hawkins and Vice President W. ID.
Duke, of the R., F. & p. X. r., came
as a delegation from Richmond and all
spoke Of the practical, common sense
endeavor to get the laymen Of the
churches to do their part in giving the
gospel TO peoples who have il not.
Remarks were also made by Judge
A. w. Wallace, Mr.. z. V. ID. Conway,
Col. +. ID. Cole, Prof. S. w. Somer-
vile, S. G. Coghill, j. W. Adams, etc.
A great convention is to be held in
Richmond in October in the interest of
the laymen's missionary movement and
it is hoped and urged that Fredericks-
burg shall be fully represented at that
gathering. At least 10 men from the
churches Of this city should be there.
A committee of two laymen from each
congregation is to be chosen from the
ministers, Of the city, which committee
shall disseminate information as to the
movement, awaken a wider interest in
il in the community and see to it that a
strong delegation goes from our churches
10 Richmond. This committee is "a
meet in st. Georges parish house on
Tuesday, Oct. 5th. at : p. M, 10 organ
ize and 20 to work Immediately.
There was also submitted to the as
sembly the wish of the pastors Of the
city for the laity to endorse and coop
crate with them in an evangelistlc
meeting in the winter. On motion 1t
was ordered that the ministers Of this
city should select the man and the time
and subsequently call the laymen to-
gether for a more complete organiza-
ton
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
SET HERSELF AFIRE TO DIE
Culpeper Girl Grew Melancholy Under
Stress Of Caring for Sick.

Miss Mary Grimsley, daughter Of
Geo. Grimsley, near Cordoya Postofice,
Culpeper county, Sunday night saturat-
ed her clothing with kerosene oil,
setting fire to herself, and burning
to death. There has been much sick
ness in the Grimsley family, the father
being unable to work for several
months on account Of an accident
to his foot. The mother is sick, and the
Oldest son critically ill., The duties Of
caring for the household fell TO Gertrude.
This exhausted her energies, and
Saturday, while the physician was in
the house administering to the others,
she came into the room and fell faint
ing. The doctor administered restora-
tives. About 10 O'Clock Sunday night
her father called her. but failed TO find
her in her room. Neighbors were
aroused, and a search was made. At
the end Of a garden, about $50 feet
from the house, they found her charred
body.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
FAIR GROUNDS RENTED

Messrs. NJ. H. Willis and H. Mont
gomery have rented from Capt. NJ. B.
Rowe, chairman committee on fair
grounds of the fair society,
the fair grounds for the next year. The
lease of the present tenant does not ex-
pire for two months or more.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
FRIGHTENED HORSE

Mr.. Willie Peyton came very near
being hurt Tuesday while on his way
to the fair grounds. His horse became
frightened at an automobile. Mr.. Pey-
ton got out of his vehicle to hold the
horse; as he did so the horse made a
lunqe. which threw Mr.. Peyton in
front of him fat Of his back. Fortu.
nately the horse jumped over him and
Mr.. p. was not hurt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
GOODS ROADS RALLY
Dinner and Public Speaking at Spotsyl-
vania c. II. Oct. 18th.

The Executive Committee of the
Good. Roads Association Monday night
decided to hold the good roads rally and
barbecue at Spotsylvania c. H., Oct.
18th.
A free dinner will be provided for all
qualified voters of Spotsylvania county
and invited guests. Arrangements have
been made with the Ladies' Memorial
Association, Of Spotsylvania, to furnish
thedinner, which will be paid for by the
Good Roads Association.
There will be speaking by Mr.. Penny
hacker, of the Good Roads Department
of the U. S. Government, State Sena-
tor Lassiter, Of Petersburg, and others.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
ORANGE COURT
Two Indictments 0rnge Rebuilding
Little Interest in Politics.

iHlGICbt III bAAiNos
There was a large crowd at Orange
court Monday. Those who went from
this CITY were Attorneys w. w. Butt
ner and Lee j. Graves and a represen-
tative of this paper. Mr.. b. +. WINS,
wife and daughter also were passengers
en- route to Culpeper.
There was but little doing in court,
most of the cases being continued. The
grand jury, Mr., W. s. Fraser foreman,
brought down two indictments. Harry
Burruss. white, for maliciousiy wound
ING Raw Sticzer and John McCauley, an
escaped convict from road work. Nc
Cauley plead guilty and got a year adj
ditional
POLITICAL
1t had been announced that Mr.. +. p.
Brent and ]. L. Crupper, Republicans,
would address the people. There was
some disappointment that they did not
come. Hon. c. c. CsrliR came on an
early train and was surrounded al! day
bv his friends. He did not make a
speech, but will do so in the county IN
the next ten DAYS. There 10 but little
interest so far in the campaign.
NOTES
The saw and hammer are heard on all
sides. Buildings are going up IN the
district which was last burnt.
The buildings are of brick and substan,
tiaI In a year the improvement VIII
be so marked that the people will be
glad there was a fire.
The shipments of cattle from Orange
are very heavy. Wheat is bringing
ls1.1O to $i.l5 and there Is
| not enough to supply Gillian e. Tyres
large Touring mills. =.
The corn crop will not be over half Of
an average. There are some fine crops
down in Pamunkey neighborhood or
the low grounds, but the high land hat
suffered.
In a majority of the orchards the rec
wine saps are hanging in great quanti
ties and they are larger than usual
Some farmers will realize handsomely
A big acreage is being put in wheat
The good roads fever is on and tn
work already done is an object lesson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
WESTM0RELAND C0NFEDERATeS

The annual reunion Of the Westmore
land Confederate Camp was held al
Montross Tuesday. Commander }. N.
Wright presided, and DR.. w. N. Kirk,
Of White Stone; Hon. John Lamb. OF
Richmond, and Hon. W. A. Jones, OF
Warsaw, spoke.
A tablet to the memory Of 5. F. Al,
well and J. c. Wheelwright, cadets OF
V. NJ. l., who were killed at the battle
of New Market, May "a, 1864, was un-
yelled. Memorials to the memory OF
Capt. j. II. Chandler, Robert +,
Parker, F. M. Hutchinson, w. W.
Palmer and Ogle HUT, dead members
of the camp. were read.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
CLERK HUNTER GOES TO HOSPITAL

Clerk Of Court e. L. Hunter, Of King
George, who has been III for weeks,
was brought up on the steamer Monday
night, accompanied by Mr.. Geo. Tayloe,
and went Tuesday morning to the
George Washington Hospital in Wash
ington.
The many friends of Mr.. Hunter wish
him q anaedv recoYerY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
DELEGATE TO FARMERS
NATIONAL CONGRESS

Mr.. C. E. Brown, of Essex, has
received from Gov. Swanson a hand.
somely engraved commission as one OF
the delegates to the Farmers National
Congress, which will be heldin Raleigh,
IN. c., on Nov. 3.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
REGISTRATION

Saturday will be the last day for
registration. Mr.. John j. Berrey.
registrar for Upper Ward, will set at
the Mayors Office during the day and
Mr. J. +. Brown for the Lower Ward
at the Courthouse.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
PRAYERS FOR ROANOKE ELECTION

There will be a prayer meeting under
the auspices Of the WOman's Auxiliary
to the Anti-Saloon League held in the
Methodist church Thursday, Sept. 30,
from 10 TO IL a. m. This is in the in-
terest Of the local option election to be
held in Roanoke, Va. on that day,
Sent. 80. SIT
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30

~what Is the matter, little boyy
asked the professor Have you sne
mcaslesY
aNope.v answered the boy "lye s0'
she nsasIe. Theys only one q 'en.
,srhats singnIarr mneed the pro
fcssor chicago Tslbuns-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
WANT Eccs POULTRY. &C.

WANT EGGS, POULTRY, &C.
We have opened a produce business
al sos Commerce St, next door to Park
Hotel. We will pay highest cash prices
for all kinds Of country produce; Bring
us your eggs, poultry, etc. Eastern
Prod. Co., K. d. Fritter, Mgr. II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
RYERSoN-NEWTON

Mr.. Ernest v. Ryerson, of Fredericks,,
burg, and Miss Mary Olive Newton, OF
King George county, were married U
Washington Tuesday BY Rev. J. b.
Mclaughlin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
PASSED FOR A BOY
Obtained Work and Then Informed
Employer.
The Girl Now Does Household Duties.

About 6 weeks ago a supposed boy,
seemingly about Is years old, Of good
appearance and bright face, applied to
Mr.. NJ. L. McGhee, who lives on the
Turnpike near Charlottesville, for work
Mr.. McGhee had no job for him, but the
boy got one on the adjoining farm
owned by MIR. Griffith. He worked
faithfully until last Saturday when he
said TO Mr.. Griffith, 81 am not a boy,
am a girl and my name Is Pearl Howe;
am from Jacksonville, Fla, and |
came to King George and from there
here. Mr.. Griffith asked her why she
donned boys clothing. She said, BE
cause | thought | could get work
easier" Mrs. Griffith furnished her
with proper apparel and she is now en-
ployed in the house.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
SUPERVISOR HAIsLIP A DELEGATE

Supervisor E. C. Haislip, Of Spotsyl-
vania county, has been appointed by
Gov. Swanson a delegate to the
Farmers National Congress, to be held
at Raleigh, N. c., on Nov. 3, 1909. Mr..
Haislin will attend.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
FOR sALE-FOR RENT

DeslFabla residence on Charles street
Tor sale. Price and terms reasonable
Good residence, with modern improve.
ments, on Prince Edwsrd street, Tor rent.
Very desirable. Apply to
Jno. ". Allison, Jr.
fredericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
SPEAKING At sPOTsYLVANlA

Mr.. T. J. Downing, of Lancaster,
win be with Representative w. A.
Jones at Spotsylvania on Monday, DC
tober 4, when both. viii address the
voters.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
DR.. BATTLE CALLED
TO CHARLOTTESVILLE

Rev. DR.. H. w. Battle, formerly Of
Petersburg, now Of Kinston, N. C., has
received q call to the High-Street
Baptist church Of Charlottesville, and
II il expected he will accept.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30

A thoroughbred black Spanish Jack,
2 wears old splendid animal, fine points.
Address Z. b, paniei'
sepsO-w5w Nasons, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
Headquarters For All
Kinds of Leather

Sole leather. sidea, strips and Blocks,
either HemlOck or Oak.
Harness Leather, Betting and Lscing,
all siZes
Cali Skins and Blacksmith Ap-ors.
We don't handle any thing but the bsst
All guaranteed to give perfect satisisc-
ton as TO pricss, etc. u
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30

Use Armour's fertilizers Tor fan
crons Sold by Decker & Alrich. They
have high grade animal cone also.
Best grade Of timothy and other grass
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
NOTICE
FOR SALE

All day meeting at Flat Run church
first Sunday in October.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
John 6. Hursamp Co.

FARM FOR SALE OR RENT
Will sell on liberal terms or rent to a
responsible party my White Cottage
farm in Stafford Co. z. M. Honey,
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, d. c.
sep23l4tslt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
CITY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
Col. Cole Reelected Chairman-Mr,
Scott, Secretary.

A meeting of the City Democratic
Committee was held Monday night:
Col. f. D. Cole was reelected chair
man and Mr.. w. d. Scott, secretary.
Mr.. J. Fred Brown was chosen a
member Of the committee to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the declination
of Mayor II. Lewis Wallace to serve.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30

The Judge in this department was
Hon. ]. II. c. Beverley, of Essex, gen
eral farm product display. Mr.. bever'