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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
WILL SEARCH FOR
HIDDEN TREASURE
VlTgInian VIII Try TO Find Wealth
Buried by CORVALLIS.
AMOUNTS TO 100000
Charter Ship to Search For 81 900, 900
In Bullion and $4,000 Worth Of
Diamonds Concealed by British Gen.
eral During the Revolutionary War;

Norfolk, Va. Sept 27.-Laughed at
when he attempted TO interest local
ship masters in proposed search for
sunken treasure chest in the York
river Baily Won Wagoman of Hanover
county. Va, went to Baltimore and
chartered the schooner J. f. Davis.
Captain John T. Davis. and sailed from
that port in quest Of treasure-trove
Wagoman stated authoritatively
when he was here that he was in pos
session Of the secret of the spot where
General CORVALLIS. prior to his sur
render to General Washington. con
cealed a cooper chest containing ST..
100000 in bullion and diamonds TO the
value OF 100000.
That the British did sink this treas
are under several yards of good earth
on the banks OF the York river is a
tradition that has been verified by the
statements OF various historians since
the days OF IS.
Several expeditions have been start
ed in search of the buried chest. but
all have failed, because. as Mr.. WACO
man declared. the spot where the Off
GERS OF Lord Corvallis stan buried
the treasure has since become the bed
of the York river
The schooner J. K. Davis reached
Hampton Roads from Baltimore. and
after several additions to the equip
ment of the vessel had been made she
set sail for the mouth OF the Kappa
hammock river.
II is understood that Wagoman and
Captain Davis agreed 10 make the ex-
petition on half shares. Wagoman fur
nishing the necessary information and
the master OF the schooner the equip
ment Wagoman is said to have &C
quired the secret from one OF the crew
of o former quest. who will be picked
up b. the schooner as she passes up
the RaDnahannOck
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
THE CHEERFUL TURTLE.
This Queer Creature Enjoys Many Pc
euliar Advantages.

ITO be or not 10 be--a turtle? To be
certainly. II | could not be a man." de-
clares one who speaks With knowledge
OF his subject. "Basklng In tropical
suns or cruising lelsnrely In cool
depths. the turtle has an exceedingly
good time. As soon rs the baby turtle
energies from the egg he scuttles down
10 the sea. He has no one to teach
him. no one to guide. In his little bralu
there is implanted a streak OF caution
based on the fact that until n certain
period his projecting armor is soft
aud no defense against hungry FISH,
aud he Immediately seeks shelter In
the tropical profession Of the gulf weed
which holds within Its branching
fronds an astonishing abundance OF
marine life.
Here the young turtle feeds unmo
Tested aud knows that his armor Is
hardening apace. Once he has attained
the weight Of twenty-five pounds be
may cheek freely any monster Of the
deep. After that no fish or mammal
ever lnterfercs with him. Intending
devourers may struggle all day to
break through his iron shell. They al
ways fail
THE turtle, like the sperm whale.
has but one enemy-man. Now. even
that sperm whale must come pretty
frequently to the surface 10 breathe,
and n II got beached high and dry on
land what would become OF II? But
the cheerful turtle can stay below the
surface for week II he wants TO, and
he often does. while II be had TO spend
an equal time on land he would enjoy
the change and lie none the worse for
It. He is neither fish. flesh nor fowl.
yet his flesh partakes OF the character
!stics Of all three.
Eating seems mere superiority
with him. since for weeks at a time he
may I've placed In barrel. with the
lNpg out. and emerge after his long
fast apparently none the worse for his
enforced abstinence from food. from
light and almost from air. OF all the
warm blooied organisms there Is none
90 tenacious Of life as the turtle. Inju.
ries that would be instantly fatal even
to fish leave the turtle apparently M.
disturbed. and his power OF keeping
death nj bay is nothing short OF mar
veiOus."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
The Weather Houss,

A very ingenious contriyancs for
foretelling the weather Is the old fash
Toned weather house." largely made
10 Switzerland. 1t is arranged IN such
a way that two figures act In response
to the twisting Of piece Of catgut.
The material. supported BY wire, con-
trolls the movements Of a little plat
form on either end Of which Is placed
a model. Excessive moisture In the air
causes the catgut to twist and turn the
platform round, so that the man
energies from one OF the doors In the
front Of the house. Reverse conditions
Of the atmosphere bring about the con-
traction OF the catgut. and the plat
form swings back. thus bringing the
figure Of the woman into prominence
at her particular door. The making Of
a weather house Is quite an easy mat
ter
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
FIRE AT WHITE HOUSE
First Since 1914 Ruins Furnace Room
OF Offices.

Washington. Sept. 27.-Fire broke
out at the White House and for a
short time It was very threatening. 1t
was not il the White House proper.
but in the executive Offices. which are
being reconstructed in the presidents
absence.
The fire originated in the furnace
room. A hot fre had been made In
the furnace 10 dry the plaster freshly
put on the walls The furnace room
was practically Quilted. the blaze be
ing communicated to the walls and
roof by means Of the fiue.
The quick response Of the fremen
resulted in their soon bringing the
blaze under control The damage was
slight
So far as any one here recalls this
was the first fire to occur at the White
House since the invasion of the ma
tional capitol by the British In 1914,
when the capitol White House and
most Of the other public buildings
were burned
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
ARRESTED ON SMALL CHECK
Pottslvlls Had Not Heard Lsss-Than-&i
Law Is imperative.

PottsviIle. Pa. Sept. q. - william
Olinski. a Minersyille meat dealer. was
arrested here. charged with drawing =
check under 81. While this offsnse,
which comes under a federal law. it
really not punishable, warrant was
Issued on the strength OF recent mis-
Interpretation Of the act.
Olnskl claims the information was
made against him as a matter OF spite.
The amount OF the check was for 10
cents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30

Live Oak. Fla. Sept. 27.-Swingine
from a limb in front OF his shoe re
pairing shop at Perry, Taylor county
the bullet laden dead body OF Charles
Anderson, negro. vas found. mob
having imposed the death penalty be
cause Anderson shot and killed Mar
ehal Hawkins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
raaahIna the Colt.

The colt should be taught TO under
stand Its owners language aud to stoI
at the single word Whoa" This wore
should Do spoken plainly. aud at thu
same time the colt should be snubbec
short as he will soon connect the
word with the event and stop wher
the word Is given. Follow the same
plan in teaching him to stand over IN
the stall or go forward or backward al
command. In doing this the whip has
to be used TO some extent. but should
be used sparingly. A severe punish.
ment will put the colt on bad terms
with its trainer, which is frequently
fruitful Of forming bad habits and
which often reduces the worth of maEy
a valuable horse.-Cor. Farm Progress
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
No Claimants For Messina Treasar,

Rome. Sept. PIT Is estimated that
81 600. Oc1 in coin. 100000 in bonds
and other securities. and $l,OOO,OOO
worth of jewels. recovered from the
ruins of Messina, are still unclaimed.
In addition TO the foregoing there is a
derosit of 100 strong boxes and 1000
sealed packages. known TO contain
yainables. representing at least "a
COO. 600. This total of s13.O0O,00O does
not include the treasures from the ca
thedral, churches and vaults OF banks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
RNer coats Crash: One Killed

New Yorl-. Sept 27-One woman
was Killed enl Two seriously injured
whea the ferryboat Hopatcong. of the
Iac'.awanna railroad. was rammed by
,he steamer Seneca in the North river
oil Grants tomb. The victim was Miss
Francis |. Stevens. of Orange. N. j.,
one of the thousand or more passen-
gers on the ferryboat
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
SUICIDES ON WIFE'S GRAVE
Lonely After Death, Of Mate He Drank
Csrbolie Acid.

Philadelphia. Sept. q. - John W.
Gundlack. aged sixty years, formerly a
prosperous business man in Reading
Pa, committed suicide by drinking
carbolic acid on his wife's grave in a
cemetery in this city. After the death
OF his wife two yearS ago allowed
his business to be neglected and trav-
eled about the country. Several letters
we're found in his pockets, showing
that he intended to take HIS life,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
BIDS WANTED

Richmond, Va, Sept. 81, 1909.
Bids will be received at the Clerk
Office at Spotsylvania c. H., Va, unit
IL O'Clock noon, Friday, October, 9Th
1908, for the construction of about IL
miles of maeadam road near Spotsyl
vania C. H., Va.
Plans and specifications on file at this
Office and at the Clerks Office, Spotsyl-
vania C. H., Va. Specifications furnish
ed on application to this Office.
"A certified check for $500 to accompany
each bid. The right is reserved to reject
any and all bids.
P. st. ]. Wilson,
State Highway Commissioner.
s23l1t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
unhurt When Alrshlp sOmersaults.

Berlin. Sept. 27.-Opening day OF
aviation week proved very disappoint
ing. OF the seven events on the pro
gram only the speed competition was
begun. Even in this none OF the com
petitors covered the minimum distance
of eight kilometers (about five miles,.
The afternoon was productive Of one
thrilling incident 4 Bleriot monoplane
in which Leblanc was rounding a cor
ner turned a complete somersault Le-
blanc was not hurt. but the monoplane
was badly damaged.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
FIRST IN JAIL FOR TAXES
Retiring Collector Says Several Han
dred Others viii Follow.

Danville. Pa. Sept. 27.-For the first
time in the history of Montour county
man has been arrested and sent to
Jail for non-payment OF taxes. The
delinquent IL james Daley. an Iron
worker. who is three years in arrears.
The arrest was caused by the re
firing tax collector. who insists that
this Is the first Of several hundred ar
rests that will be made.
DALEY hasn't any money, can't get
any. and says he will rot In jail be
fore he pays up.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the HARDWOOD and Freder.
icksburg Telephone Co. viii be held at
the company'S Office at HARDWOOD, on
Tuesday, Oct. 5, at p. m. This meet
ing Is very important and every stock
holder is earnestly requested to be pres
B. w. Irvine, Secretary.
d. J. Shopotf, President s2l-6t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
Pole Part Of .. 5. IN New Navy Map.

FpIe Fdft OF o 8 IN NsW NdVy WdP'
Washington, Sept PA new map
Of the Top Of the World" with the
North Pole a. American territory, will
be Issued soon by the photographic
ONCE Of the navy department. The
United States " The only government
thar has ever printed clrcum-poiar
map and the work Of bringing this
production up 20 date has already
been inaugurated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
A CARD
To Ny Fellow Citizens OF Fredericks

To Ny Fellow Citizens OF Frederlcks
burg, Va.
A large number Of my friends haveask-
ed me to become q candidate for the
Office OF Commemorative Attorney for
city OF Fredericksburg and ct their solici-
tation have decided and hereby an
nounce myself as q candidate for shat
position. Of course my success ct the
polls n November depends upon thesup-
porn OF my friends and earnestly ak
thai support ueloc1ed / shall With ny
besi 6bilitg endeeyor 20 perform the
duties required Of this position. and !
ahnH exasafo thoeo duties without loer
or I1Fof hsapce aH''y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
SET FIRE TO 81 BUILDINGS

insane incendisry Arrested at Evans
Vile, Ind.
Evansville. Ind. Sept 27.-Charged
with having set fire 10 thirty-seven
buildings in the last three weeks. caus'
ing total loss OF 100000. Philip
Klein, forty years old. was arrested
here The police say Klein Is insane.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
cLEvELANOs TOuvE ABROAD
Widow and Children Of Ex-President
Go 70 Switzerland.

New York. Sept. 27.-Mrs. Grover
Cleveland. widow of the former presi
dent and her daughters. Esther an
Marion. and her sons. Francis Grover
and Richard Folsom. sailed on the
steamer Berlin for Gibraltar. Algiers.
Naples and Genoa.
The Cleveland children will enter a
school at Lausanne. Switzerland. and
Mrs. Cleveland will take up her resi-
dence near Lausanne for an indefinite
period.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & BrO.)

Wheat, GOO to $1.05; corn, IS to rs;
meal, $I.75 TO $1.85; oats, 90 to 81; Old
hens, live, 10 TO IL; spring chickens, 10
to IS per pound; eggs, % to "a; lard, II
to Is; ducks; lives to 10; turkeys, live,
IL to 13; butter, Is to Is; country hams, 10
to IL; Irish potatoes, 65 TO 20; lambs,
$3.50 to "a; hides, green, 6 to 2; dry
sailed, 8 to 8; dry hides, 10 TO IA; calf
skins No. 1, 800 to $1.25; baled hay,
$l4 to $17 per ton; leaf sumac, 20 to rs
per 100; live hogs,6 Id TO 6l-2;beef, live
weight, 8 to 4; pork, 6 TO l-2; wool,
% to 80 per 10; veal, 5 i-2 TO s; sweet
potatoes, go to 20.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
Metaor Shower al HonoIuIu.

Honolulu, Sept ga phenomenal
rain Of meteors caused much excite
ment and some alarm among natives.
Observers counted forty meteors that
fell into the sea
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
WENTToCHURCH22 ,0OOTIMES
Woman Attended Mass Every Morning
For over Sixty Years.

For over Sixty Years.
Cincinnati. Sept. 27.-One who per
haps was one of the most religiously
inclined women of a half century In
this section died at her home. $40 Cen
trail avenue. Newport. She was Mrs
Mary Smith. widow OF John Smith
Mrs. Smith. who was past eighty-eighi
years OF age, went to mass every morn
ing for more than sixty years. max
ing a total Of approximately $4,000
times she attended church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
cutter Not Captured by Pirates.

Manila. Sept. 27-Rumors in official
dispatches that the revenue cutter
sora had been captured by Moro pi-
rates were proved unfounded by the
receipt of news of the safe arrival Of
the cutter at Sandakan, North Borneo.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
esrnh.rd,,s GRANDDAUGHTER WEEDS.

Versailles France, Sept. q. - Mile.
Simone Bernhard the granddaughter
of Nine. Sarah Bernhard. was married
to Edgar S. Gross, eldest son Of Henry
p. Gross. formerly OF Philadelphia. Tbs
ceremony was private
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
EXPRESS RATE LAW VALID

Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Act
Making rs Per Cent Cut.
Lincoln. Neb.. Sept. 27.-In the first
attempt in the country TO regulate ex-
press rates the supreme court OF Ne
braska upheld the Sibley act. which
made a fiat cut of 25 per cent In ex-
press rates in Nebraska.
The law has been in operation six
teen months under Injunction. The
contentious of the state are upheld in
every respect.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
BEHAVIOR AT THE OPERA
HOUSE

Several times already this season
complaints have been made in re-
card to the conduct of certain par
ties at the Opera House during the
aerformances. The complaints are
registered principally against ne
groes ia the gallery, and this leads
to the suggestion that negroes be
excluded from the Opera House I'M
less they manifest a disposition
hereafter to behave themselves.
The best class Of our colored people
do not attend the plays there, proba-
blv on account of the conduct of
members of their race. and it is use
less for the management to pander
to the crowd of disorderly blacks
who do attend and allow them to
spoil the pleasure of the house.
These remarks apply with equal
force to the disorderly whites who
sometimes makes their presence
known by cat calls, whistling, etc.
It's up to the management of the
Opera House, if they desire the
patronage of the better classes OF
people, to enforce the law and eject
from the house every man, or woman
who participates in any disorderly
conduct during a performance. 1t
viii be better to exclude this class of
people entirely. but if they are adj
mitted and won't behave a fine OF
two laid on them in the police court
Is apt to have salutary effect.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
FOR RENT

Two large rooms on Commerce street,
In the Chichester building, over A. b.
Bolts & Co. 3 Office. These rooms are
suitable for Offices or living rooms.
Apply % J. Conway Chichester l-s-sf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30
REAL ESTATE WANTED

We have buyers for real estate on
Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers.
List your property with Us at once.
Piedmont Real Estate Agency.
e Fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30

Several fine driving and work horses.
6nn|g b r. Gf4knln Hildfupa livery
stable, Ffekcriek1buse Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30

Cook for vice president, suggests
Congressman Maynard. Does May
nard want to drive the Pearyites
into the Republican party?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-30

Monday the South celebrated the
centenary of Admiral Raphael
Semmes, but the celebration was not
as universal as his heroic and cour-
ageous life and works deserve. The
commemoration of such an event
ought TO extend enthusiastically to
every hamlet in the Southland, for
Admiral Semmes was to the COnfed-
erate cause upon the sea what Lee
was upon land. Not only was he a
great and dauntless sea fighter. but
he was the inventor and constructor
Of the Confederate navy. Such de-
votion and efficient service as his to
cause which was, and ever will be,
dear to the hearts of the Southern
people, deserve something more
than passing notice. and we regret
that steps were not taken to COM
melnmate The occasion more gener-
ally.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-20
WOMEN SUFFER NEEDLESS PAIN

Every woman has so much pain, work
and worry in life that any needless daily
suffering from backache. headache, dizzi-
ness. languor or other kidney ills is unfort-
innate, indeed.
Doan's Kidney Pills have brought new
life, health and strength to thousands OF
women afflicted in this way, by curing the
kidneys. II you don't just understand your
condition don't forget that II may be the
kidneys.
Women easily fall victim to kidney ills,
The combining work a woman does, the
tight. heavy clothing she wears. the con-
slant bending, reaching and lifting Of
homework, the cares OF bringing up chill
dren. are all trying. Any fever, cold. chill
or strain may weaken the kidneys, and set
mp congestion. with backache and disturb
ances OF the urine.
Too many women have come to think
that backache, pain through the hips, head
ache. blues dizzy spells, sick headache,
nervousness and swelling OF the ankles,
wrists or limbs. are troubles peculiar 10 the
sex, Don't make that mistake, suspect
your kidneys first. Men have similar aches
when the kidneys are sick.
II Ia a woman's duty TO herself and TO
her family TO detect the first signs OF kid
ney weakness. and TO give the kidneys
prompt help. A special remedy FOR weak
Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-20

to secure a favorable judiciary under the
proposed law than under the present law.
He moved that the bill be indefinitely post
poned.
Taylor OF Custer objected to killing the
bill and also to recommending it for pas
sage. He asked that it be sent back to the
general file where 1t could be looked into
more thoroughly by the members.
Il believe tho senator's theory is good. -
said Wilson in speaking of Donohoe's bill,
but he has gone too far with his idea.
Il have just as much respect for his In
telligence as / have for yours replied
Taylor.
Handle the bill now said Griffin Of
Burt, republican. I'VE know what we want
TO do with II right now. There is no reason
for this delay. If there Is a reason it came
up within the last fifteen minutes. The
gentleman from Custer had no idea of ask
ing for the delay a short time ago when |
talked with him
The bill was finally allowed to go back
on the general file.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-20
womaa'S Interesting BxpsrisAOs

A Nd. woman tells how she was con-
WINGED in regard TO a matter OF vital i'm
~portance. She says.
Before / used Grape-Nuts was almost
a physical wreck. l suffered untold
asonies from indigestion, could not sleep
at night. was on the verge OF nervous
prostration. ..r
Il finally purchased a pkg. OF Grape
Nuts. and the one pkg convinced me 1t
was Just what l needed. l gradually grew
better as I continued TO eat the food and
my ills vanished,
II can now sleep soundly every night,
going to sleep as soon as ! retire. l never
have dyspepsia any more.
Too much cannot be said in favor or
Grape-Nuts as a brain food for school
children-makes them rosy and active.
IL IL Just the kin OF food one needs
for that tired feeling. and produces a
reserve force and energy which lasts"
There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Greek. Mich. Read The Road TO Well
Ville." in pkBs.
Nvss rad the above lstssEt a new ono
apDsAns from t1ms - tns. h are Gen-
Ntns. trae. and fall OF human interest.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-20
DUN'S REVIEW OF TRADE
Most Tests by Which Activity is
Measured Make Favorable Records.
REPORTS FROM CITIES HOPEFUL
situation Lacks BuOyancy and Read
mess TO Make Long Commit
ments, which II Feature
of Best Times.

NEW YORK, March l9.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'s Weekly Review of Trade tomorrow
will say:
Most OF the tests by which trade activity
liz measured make favorable records. Re-
ports from the principal cities are OF a
generally hopeful character, but the fact
remains that there Is still lacking that
nnoyan6y snd re@c rrhecs 10 srs mS ssetn nTes Of a
trade situation entirely free from unsetthns
uncertainties.
Of q tariff bill making large cuts in duties
on iron and steel and other products, but
apparently less is spprehended from this
tina from q possible failure OF congress to
heed the words OF President Taft and get
through with the tariff business as soon
WITH p : labor crisis The iron trade contin-
ues in the process Of price establishment,
though a slow revival In structural lines
Is a reflection OF increased activity In build
ing. Copper has experienced further de-
preston.
week in cotton goods has been the resump-
ton of export demand. Most Of the busi-
ness taken by southern mills and the total
Volume placed thus far is estimated at 10000
bales or more, chiefly of 3-yard and S.25-
yard sheetings. This has resulted In IN
creased firn,ness on heavy goods for the
the coarser counts quotations snow IN
creasing irregularity. Printers report little
new business. while southern ginghams con-
tinue to be active. In the wooden goods d.
Vision clothiers are urging the early distri-
button OF samples with a view TO going on
the road the first week in April. Worsteds;
both skein and piece dyed. are still In good
demand, with many requests for immediate
delivery. Wooden and worsted yarns are
moving slowly. with nj material change I'm
quotations. Linen ana Jute yarns are strong
and fairly active.
New business in footwea continues small,
hut some New England manufacturers have
reserve orders which will last them for
some time: Calf and similar goods are In
favored. but as vet the local eastern de-
mand has not reached former proportions.
Trade I'm hides shows considerable improve
nent. The demand for leather continues
slew. consumers only supplying their needs.
Prices are weak, but union backs are steady
and there is some Improvement In export
demand for hemlOck sole. All kinds of
upper stock are dun.
There is a suggestion OF permanonce In
the slow but steady revival in structural
lines of iron and steel. Demand is light I'm