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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
NEW MEN EVERYWHERE
Editor Of The N.ws Leader:

Editor OF The News Leader:
notice what you Say In The News
Leader OF today about the proper kind
al men To all tue Office Of police commits
siOnsfs Ia bis city aud agree with You
entirely. Yet your eOmmsnts aud sux.
gestiOns alsO Ia The News Leader Of to-
day appear very Inconsistent with what
you say about the nomination for the
next legislature In the Frederieksbur9
district. You cOncede that the nominee.
though "a new man. Is a gentleman of
character and ability, but you say no
oew man, however capable, can be as
valuable u legislator as man Of sood
. use ana brightness who has learned
t9- rOpes. Well, Mr. Editor as reason
able Observer at i-sst Of the Off seholder
enu PROFESSIONAL politician. | think these
are the me We SHOULD retire at least for
"a 10" YEARS. The principle that a ne y
oroOm sweeps clean" L. as applica-
oie 10 politics as any other busi-
ness aud II We will elect often new
msn ~ educaiion. intelligence and char
'setsr tO all public offices we viii have
discharged the right of suffrage more in
diligently than We generally do, as we
are sadly 10 need Of frequent rotation
with few exceptions OF counsel ia ali
public Offices. Ths Legislature should be
composed Of as model citizens as the Of
hcesoi police commissioners. all OF whom
are not at all free from ward politics In
Richmond, and we should not have. as
we always do, such a majority in the
legislature and other public Offices OF
professional politicians "who know the
ropes, which expression think general
ly means the ability TO beat the good
citizen and the real meritorious candi-
date. HENRY HARRISON
April l. 1909
The above is q very apt, fitting, peril.
nent and sensible answer to the many
tricks and claptrap OF the profession al
politicians here. who are endeavoring to
boostG oltick by suppressing occurrences
favorable to Mr.. &. Richelisu Coleman
and making tremendous fuss aud feathers
over the few things to which they can
point out pride" concerning the
candidacy Of Mr.. Goolrick The writer
takes of his hat TO Mr.. Harrison.
Fair PLAY
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
BOWLING GREEN LETTER
Bowling Green. Va. April 7th

Bowling Green. Va. April 7th.
The pupils OF the Seminary gave a pnb.
lie recital in the assembly hall OF thai in.
stitutiOn on Friday night. The hall VS.
hlled and the program was well rendered
and enjoyed Il was as follows:
Swing SOng-Chorus.
Piauo-Scherzo-MiR Lucille Collins
Noeal-"Drink To Ne Only With Thine
Eyes'-Aisses Broaddus, Dunn and
Perkins.
Pisno-"valse Brilliante"-Misses Sale
and Blakey.
Readings-(a) Little Orphant Annie
Miss Frances Warner; (b) Little
Dora's Soliloquy," Miss Alice Richards.
Plano-Scherzino OPP. 36-Miss Mary
Andrews
Vocal-(s) ''Pve Something Sweet to
Tell You" (bl 1.-The Crown of Love-
Miss Lucille Collins
Pieno-Marche-Misses Eula and Lot
tie Broaddus.
Pantomime-"Backw ward, Turn Back.
ward Misses Ruth Barlow and Julia
Collins.
Piano-yalse Op 17-Miss Kathleen
Mahonn.
observation-disclosures.
Farce-''The Train to Mauro"-Char-
acters: Mrs Buttermilk Tan elderly lady
from the country, Miss Blakey; Mr..
Bright (clerk at a railway station), Miss
Susie Butler; Sallie Buttermilk Ia terrible
child. Miss Lucille Collins
Mrs. g Z Burt. of Waverly, was a
guest this week OF her parents, DR. and
Mrs W. l. Broaddus
Mr.. III B Coghill, OF Richmond, spent
Sunday with his parents at Milford.
Miss Lear, of the faculty of the Semi
nary, spent the week in Farmville
Mrs. w. A. Smith has returned to her
home IN Louisa after visiting her mother,
Mrs. c. r Ennis.
Miss Caroline Broeddus has returned
from a visit to Richmond.
Mr.. K l.. Trice. OF Huntington, W.
Va, Is guest of her sister, Mrs. F.. II.
Gravatt
Rev Mr.. Packer, principal of the B. G.
Seminary, will, with his family, arrive
Friday. We extend TO them a cordial
welcome
Mrs Granville Burrlss and two chill
dren ara spending some time at her old
home at Ruther Glen
The condition of Mr.V. NJ. Barlow who
has been sick, is improved.
Mr. Reginald Bruce. of Richmond, is a
guest OF his brother at the Lawn /"
Mrs Joel Haines has returned from a
visit to Richmond
The condition of the little daughter OF
DIR j. N. hchanawav is improved
Mr.. Everett Covington sprained his
ankle and has been using orutches since
Most of the faculty and the students of
the Seminary will spend Easter at their
respective homes
Miss Hattie Southwark. OF Spotsyl-
vania, is guest of Mrs j. T Richards
Mr.. A. b. Chandler. Jr, OF Richmond.
spent Sunday with his parents here.
Mrs. +. W. Chandler and son, John
Ridgeley, have returned from a visit to
Penola
X.YZ.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
the LEWIS SALE OF
CATTLE AND HORSES

The sale OF Jersey cattle and horses at
the A. b. Lewis farm. Lewisanna, 10
upper Carolin,. attracted quite number
81 prominent people from q distance.
some coming from Illinois. Indiana Ohio.
Kentucky, New York. etc and T. 8.
Cooper, OF Pennsylvania. the widely
known importer OF Jersey cattle, and
Col. A. N. Bowman, OF Salem. the extern
s've breeder OF this State. alec attended.
number OF parties came mp from Rich.
moud.
Mary went from bv here boats and 10
vehicles 20 the sale Fridsy morning aud
people from all the surrounding neigh
borhoods were there. The crowd mum
bered about 500
The sac will continue Satur-
day. Ii Is expected that some of the
fancy cattle and high bred horees will
bring fine prices.
Only cattle had been sold, about 60 ia
number. up TO about 3:30 p. IN. Friday.
Most OF them were purchased by strang-
ers from q distance.
Nothing had sold for less than $50, not
even calves, and the highest price was
$4OO
lt was said the most valuable animals
had not been offered up to that time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
MASSAP0Nax LETTER
fasst fFs1-vslusbls Nm Mas nsros Escsps
From Flames Personals.
MAssAponA1. ". April s

Aasssponax, Va, April
Forest firss have been raging In every
direction for several days Last evening
Mr.. L. A. Fraz'r sawmi.l was ia imu,i-
nent danger VI being destroyed. aud was
saved only by the timely aid OF nsig hbors
aud friends. who went To- the assistance
OF the mill forcs. The wind was very
high. and Just when all wa about to be
given up as lost, there came a lull as
though the hand Of providence was sure
iy at work and IL was then that the
work Of many hands begun TO show and
Ia the courss OF Il couple Of hours they
had subdued the flames and the mill and
Dost Of the lumber " ere saved from de-
strucoion. At the same time another II re
was sweeping through valuable wooded
property OF Mr.. l.. X Colbert, also a
por ton OF the Green and Clark proper
ties
Farmers are busy blowing and prepar-
Ing to pillow at an early date. House
wives are putting out young chickens
and at the same time trying to keep an
eye on the ever alert hawk.
Miss Daisy Jones, who has been spend-
Ing several months at the home OF Mr.
J. Thomas Coleman, has returned to her
home In Caroline.
Miss Grace Mitchell, of Fredericksburg.
Is spending some time with Mrs. l.. II
Colbert.
The many friends OF Mrs. l.. K. Colbert
are delighted to know she has 80 far re-
covered from her recent illness as to be
able to take q short walk around the
premises.
Misses Matte Ksse and Mary Sanford
were visitors to Fredericksburg yester-
day.
Mrs. Mickey, OF Charlottesville. recent
~ visited her sister, Mrs. Kase, at Coven-
try.
Mr.. {. O'COnor Goodrich was guest
OF Mr.. II. A. Frazer Monday evening
Drs. T. W. and T. K Dew and Messrs.
L. A. and =. l.. Frazer were dinner guests
OF DIR. aud Mrs W. A. Harris at Court
House on Monday and greatly enjoyed
the social intercourse a. well az the good
things TO eat, which Mrs. Harris knows
so we'll how TO prepare.
Mr.. and Mrs W. {. Beverley, OF Rich
mUnd. will spend Easter at Riverside, the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Frazer.
Mazy
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
ORANGE
chIrksn RsIsIng-Msrisss -PSsonsis.
Lahore. Va, April &. I9C

Lahore, Va, April 4, 1909.
This lie chicken era Rival matrons ars
Z ling OF the hundreds they have upon
the green. IL Il said that one OF our
elect ladies a few days since in her hurry
conceived the idea Of tr, log a brother
lounging on bad FOR an Incubator aud
placed number OF eggs in Matching dis
lance OF his mellow anatomy.
Mrs. Ruth Bristow. eldest daughter OF
Rev. W. j. Decker, was quietly married
Tuesday at the home OF her father. near
mere; 10 MI Chesley. OF Stafford, and left
Tor the home OF the groom yesterday.
Miss Mabel Crittenden was a welcome
guest at Mrs. Eugene Wooliolk's this
week.
Mr. James l.. Frazer and hls charming
VILE were on flying visit here this week
ard greatly cheered Mrs. Nan Fraser
who is quite sick.
Mrs Lizzie Green and her excallent
mother, OF Thorn HUI. were welcome Wis.
IL Irs to Mrs Nan Frazer yeste -dav
Miss Mabel Baker was also a delightful
caller. All OF these popular people rot
only lit up the sick room with pl.asant
smiles and cheerful words, but everyone
oil them brought somethii z dainty and
elegant TO the sick palate.
Mr.. W. l.. Stevens, who is making
haste to leave her lifelong home for the
mum OF washington city, was visiting
her sisters at old Thorn Hill this week.
Miss Mary Chesley OF Frederick sburr
Is visiting at Rev. W. j. Decker's.
Rev. W. J. Decker had a large aud at
tentive au iience at Pamunkey SUNDAY
and earnestly plead for Home Missions.
The Sunday school was reorganiEed after
the serm m. Mr.. Ernest Baker was
elected superin tendent with NJ wan
Morton as assistant and Mr. Geo Frazer
as clerk.
Mr.. Dick Decker is visiting his daugh-
ter. Mrs VIII Brockman, near here.
Master Dallas Coons, a rising and
promising youngest sr Of Ryland, Culpeper
county. Is visiting his Grandma Terrill
and young friends in the neighborhood.
Mise Nan Morton has returned to her
richmond home, leaving q span of hand
some rosdstsrs and a gallant younU
gent 10 solitude.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
Observation-Disclosures

Mr.. Clement Washington. of Caroline
county, and Miss Annie d. Fleming,
daughter OF Mr. aud Mrs Sidney |. Flem-
ing. OF House. n. C.. were married at the
brides home Wednesday. After the cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Washington left for
q trip North.
The bride was attired in gray trav-
cling suit and carried Bride roses She
was given away by her father. Miss
Louise Fleming was maid OF honor aud
Mrs. V {. Fleming matron OF honor.
The bridesmaids were Misses Fleming
and Davenport, and VIM. E Mckay, OF
Baltimore, best man. Rev. DR.. Cooke
officiatec. Mr.. aud Mrs. Washington
will reside at House, y. c.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
SALE Of THE RANDOLPH
COLD MINE PROPERTY

Messrs 5. p. Powell and K. J. Nc
DonnAlc, trustees. sold Thursday at pub
lie auction, In front of tbe Exchange
Hotel. the Randolph Gold Mine In spot
sylvania. The bidding was spirited and
property was finally knocked down To
J. W Aorehead, OF West Virginia, at
e. $50.
This property has had the reputation
ot being one OF Nirginia's best gold mines.
There IL much valuable timber on It.
Mr. y Il. kinsey was the auctioneer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
RESIDENTIAL CHANGES

DIR. NJ N Lewis has rented the house
now occupied by Mr.. W. r. Spann. on
Prince Edward street, and will move in
In with bis family in a few days, when
Mr.. SpsDn vacatee same.
Mr.. A. Bolts will occupy in a short
time the Wexford property, lately pur-
chased by him. on corner OF Princess
Anne and Harover Ste.
Mr.. J. Bernard Scott and family, who
have spent the winter here, will return
TO their country home IN Maryland
about April 10 The residence on corner
~ Amelia and Charles St. now occupied
by them, has been rented to Mr.. Al. Mas
teller. superintendent OF the p. +. & p.
Il r.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
j. A. R0UZlE DEAD

Mr.. J. A. RouEle, OF Tappahannock,
who was operated on for cancer OF the
stomach in Richmond about a week ago.
died there Tuesday. His body was
brought here Thursday and met by a
delegation OF Aasons of Lodge No. 4
and escorted TO the steamer Middlesex at
the wharf and shipped TO Tappahan-
mock. The delegation was composed of
Capt. s. J. Quinn. Messrs. G. r. Swift, E.
N. Young, A. B. Young. B. F. Bullock,
t N. Brent, Jr., and J. + Undertake.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
ShELllkGS- HARDING

Mr.. Burruss Seedlings, son OF Mr.. Posey
Snellings, OF Stafford, and Miss Mamie
Harding, daughter Of Mr.. +. F. Hard
log. secured q marriage license from
Clerk A. B. Yates Wednesday. They
were married Wednesday night at 1880.
az the home of the bride on boswell
Field, BY Rev. Mr.. spencer. OF Stafford.
The couple will reside IN Stafford.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
MlNhlS GOES FREE

The case OF c. NJ. Minis, colored, for
mer postmaster al 0ccupecia Essex
county, charged with misappropriation
OF office funds, was before the U. s. Court
In Richmond Wednesday, and there was
no indictment. as he had made all short
age good and the evidence showed there
was no intent to defraud MINIS was
represented By Attorneys Chichester /
Chichester.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
DEATH IN STAFFORD

Mrs. Lucinda Cooper, wife of Mr.. Bar.
ney Cooper, died at her home near
Mountain View, Stafford county, Thurs
day, after long illness, OF
consumption, aged 80 years. Besides
her husband several children survive her.
The funeral took place at 2 p. m. Friday
from her late home. Interment IN the
family burying ground at Ramoth
church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
SUIT ENTERED

Vincent Cacace. owner OF the barge. X.
5 Graham. OF Norfolk, Va, has insti.
toted suit in the U. 3. court against the
Bowers Hydraulic Dredging Co, which
Is stationed here IN the Rsppahannock
river doing dredging work for the gov
eminent
The suit Is ior'$3 900, which grew out
OF the rental OF the r. s. Graham barge
Tor short period and theowner claimed
rent for one year.
u. Deputy Marshal J. p. Glover was
here Thursday and served papers on the
defendant company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
HOME WEDDING
nsughtss Of ssy W. ]. Decker Becomes Side O.
NJ. c. chssisy

Mr.. Chas. l.. Chesley, OF Stafford, and
Mrs. Ruth Decker Bristow. daughter Of
Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Decker. OF Orange
county, were united 10 marriage We'd
nesdey at the home OF the brides parents,
the iather OF the bride officiating.
MI. Chesley is a well-known farmer OF
stafford, son OF Mr. II. q. Chesley and
brother OF Mr.. W. s. Chesley, OF this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
FUNERAL

The funeral OF Mrs. Katherine Stewart,
who died OF heart disease at her home 10
HARDWOOD, Stafford Co., Saturday even
ing, April 3,as heretofore noted was held
from HARDWOOD Presbyterian church
Monday afternoon at o'clock, conduct.
ed by Rev. ID. j. Shopoff
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
ADDRESS At THE COLLEGE

An address will be given at the College
Hal next Saturday night at Sis by M.
A. P. Hassell. OF the Richmond Union
Theological Seminary. His subject will
be The Claims OF the Christian Ministry
There will be no admission charged, and
every boy and man is cordially urged to
attend this address.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
McRATS CASE POSTPONED

Corporation court convened at IL q
m. Thursday. The case OF Common wealth
v. AcCray was called. On motion of Mr..
W. W. Butzner, counsel for McCray, the
case was postponed to Tuesday. April
10th. on account OF absence OF impor-
tant witness for defense.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
FOREST FIRES IN STAFFORD

Forest fires ragged around Ramoth
church, in Stafford, Wednesday and It
was reported the church had been burn
ed. We are pleased to state the church
was not injured.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
IMPROVEMENTS At
ST. MARY'S CHURCH

st. Aary's Catholic church has been
very much Improved. Handsome new
windows have been put 10. the interior
reprinted aud new carpets put on the
floors. 1t presents q beautiful appear.
anca
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
TO GO TO WEST VIRGINIA

DR.. g. Blight Harrison, son OF Mrs. W.
J. Harrison, OF this city. who has been
practicing medicine at Sharps, in Rich.
mond county, for the past three years,
VIII locate 10 Ronceverte, W. Va, where
he will continue practice.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
THE ROAD BOND ELECTION

A special election has been ordered by
Judge John +. Mason to be held on May
IL for the bonding OF Spotsy lvanis
county in the sum OF 800 900 for the
permanent improvement OF roads in
Chancellor and CORTLAND districts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
CLARA ROSE INDICTED

Clara Rose. colored, OF this city, was
indicted by the grand Jury Of the u. 8.
court at Richmond, on two counts OF
sending obscene letters through mail.
Represented by Attorney W. K. Cool
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
CONGRESSMAN JONES
Ia Dsmand as Commencement cfs,or.

Hon. w. A. Jones. congressman from
this district, has accepted an invitation
TO deliver the commencement address at
the Virginia Military Institute at Lex.
ington in June.
BE will also deliver the commencement
address at Randolph Macon College at
Ashland this year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
BALLADS HACKelFORD

Mr. james Ballard, son of Mr.. Arthur
Ballard. and Miss Ida Shackelford were
married at the Methodist parsonage
Thursday night at 8 O'Clock by Rev. W.
l.. Dolly. The couple will reside in this
CITY
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
WE'D IN WASHINGTON

Ocy p. Wright and Miss Lottie E.
Peiderton, both OF Spotsylysnia C. H.,
were married In Washington Wednesday
hy Rev. ]. B Mclaughlin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
REAL ESTATE DOINGs

Jno. W. Allison, Jr.. Real Estate
Agent, has sold more real estate in this
section than ell the other agencies com.
Dined. ~ you desire to sell or buy real
estate, consult him. His record and ex.
perience for the past seven years speaks
Tor itself. He is also manager OF the
fredericksburg Branch of the Southern
Farm Agency, the largest real estate
agency IN Virginia. established for 20
years Address
m2-1y Frederjeksbnrg Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
SALE OF MAIN ST. RESIDENCE

Mr. W. H.Owens. of the Boston Variety
Store, has Purchased Of Mr.. A. B. Bolts
his residence on Main St., next to j. w
Masters lumber yard. Terms private.
Mr.. Owens will move In with his fam.
ily about Nav
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
DESSERT SALE

The Woman's Auxiliary OF Trinity
church win have q dessert sale for mis-
sions on Saturday. April Oath, from ten
to twelve.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
PEAS For SALE

l35 bushels New Era agricultural peas
Inc most prolific yielders OF seed an(
make hay OF the nestquality. Mrs. Lucy
a. Lee, Passapatanzy, Va. Bali
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
THE FREDERICKSBURG BUGGY co.

The advertisement of the Fredericks-
burg Buggy Co. will be seen elsew here in
cur columns. The firm is composed OF
active. energetic young men. equipped
with best facilities for doing business.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
MONEY TO LOAN

On first-class real estate In or near Fred
ericksburg.
C. 0'Conor Goolrick,
Attorney-at-Lsw.
lsn4-ti.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
CITY PROPERTY SOLD
TO NEW RESIDENTS

Mr.. W. J. Phillips. Of Tappahannock,
has purchased OF Mr.. II. II. Gravatt his
residence on Weldon St. and will bring
his family here at once to live. We well
come them TO Fredericksburg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
CREAMERY MEETING
hsstiaa Of Fsmsrs and BUSINESS Men Win BE-
Held April 17th.

The joint meeting OF farmers and bust
ness men will be held IN the courthouse
here Saturday, April 18th. 10 the interest
oil the establishment OF q creamery here.
The meeting will be addressed by Dr.
W. ID. Saunders, State food and dairy
commissioner. Further particulars viii
be announced later.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10
Isn4-ti.

For the genuine Eureka and Hoosier
corn planters call on Decker & Alrich.
They have q good line OF steel lever har.
rows and wood frame harrows also.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-10

Hal Chase, frat baseman OF New York
Americans, has the smallpox In q mild
iorm and may not play this season. The
whole team has been vaccinated and
may not De able to play the opening
game In Washington Monday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-20
Fruits and Vegetabloe.

Fresh Fruits Oranges, $i.7s02.7s
tangerines, $500 box; lemons. $500
400; grapes, Spanish Malagas, $6G
700 per eratei pears, $l.7S@2.OO pei
box, cranberries, $500 per barrel
bananas, ss06c per pound.
Apples-Best Oregons, S20002.sO;
common, $i.2s@l,7s per box.
Vegetables :. Turnips. $3.50 per
sack; beets, $3.50; parsnios, $50;
cabbage, $,2s@3so; head lettuce, rs
cents per dozen; cucumbers. $l.7s@
s22s per dozen; celery, oOc@$i.OO per
dozen; artichokes, $i.40 per dozen;
beans, 2sc per pound; peas, iSc per
pound; tomatoes, $20O@2.2s per
crate; squash, &c per pound; peppers,
$i7s per box; eaulihower, $3.50
per crate; asparagus, lii@20c per
pound.
Potatoes-Buying prices, $l,2s@
LAO; sweets, $27s@30O.
onions-Buying prices: $i7s@l8s
per hundred.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-20
A SUNDAY STROLL.
This Recreation Was at One Time
Unlawful In Maine.

rhls Recreation Was at One Time
Unlawful In Maine.
Something OF the exact behavior de.
manded from young Reople by those in
authority in the early Gays of the nine
leenth century is brought to notice In
the biography Of Peter Edes, pioneer
printer In Maine. Mr.. Edes had an
Rppentrlce, James orrock, who enjoyed
"a walk on Sunday after a week OF in.
door employment.
Mr.. Edes soon found out that this
was not permitted at Bangor and wrote
to a friend Of the trouble caused him
BY his apprentices apparently limo.
cent amusement.
"You must know" he writes, ''that
the people are very strict on this day
and viii not let men walk out, much
less boys, James was strolling about
and was ordered home by the tything
men, but be would not obey them. A
complaint was lodged against me on
the next day and | should have been
obliged to pay a fine had not Judge
Dutton pleaded In my behalf that /
did not approve OF such conduct and
20 got clear"
Another interesting incident In con.
nection with life In Bangor at this
time is an advertisement which ap-
peared In Mr., Edes' paper, the Bangor
Weekly Register, stating that "E. &
NJ. II. Edes have opened school in
the room over the Register office for
the instruction Of young misses and
small children In the useful and orna-
mental branches Of education"
The terms were: "0rthography and
plain work, II cents per week; writing,
English grammar, geography with the
use of maps, composition. ornamental
needlework, % cents per week." This
was probably one of the first schools in
Maine for teaching young ladies' ex-
IN the branches of education
ind also including plain work and fam
" needlewoFk.