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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
VIRGINIA NEWS

Norfolk County w. c. T.U. Thursday
raised $500 for the support of the pro-
posed Statewide prohibition campaign.
Nansemond county board of super
visors decided TO spend Sl4, 900 on per
manent road building, the State being
asked to pay half.
The College of William and Mary, at
Williamsburg, is preparing to erect
new $40, 600 school building to be used
in connection with the normal depart
ment Of the college.
The highest price paid for Frederick
county apple land was paid Thursday in
sale from Joseph II. Savage to s. M.
Chiles. A tract Of 40 acres, near Win
chester. with ten of the acres in or
chard, brought $2l2.50 per acre.
President Northrop, of the Virginia
Railway and Power Company, announces
that the company plans to expend about
5000, 600 in improvements, mainly pay
as-you- ENTER" cars, high-speed cars be-
tween Manchester and Petersburg, and
a modern passenger station in Manches-
ter.
Lawrence Priddy, president of the
Alumi Association of the Virginia Poly
technic Institute, has written to the
members of the board demanding that
the resignation of DR.. Paul b. Barrin-
ger, the president, shall be asked for
and accepted at the meeting of Dec. 8:
The letters have been sent to each Of
the members of the board and the
members of the association have taken
up the matter and are flooding the
board with communications.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
COLLECTOR LOWRY
Question Of His Re appointment
Settled
he TAKES OUT A NEW BOND

H. Bruce Taylor, examiner of &C.
counts for the federal department of
internal revenue, has been in the city
since Tuesday examining the books OF
the office of the collector of internal
revenue, of which M. X. Lowry is the
head. preparatory to transferring the
Office from Mr.. Lowry under his old
bond to Mr.. Lowry under new BOND,
which was taken out Nov. ~.
The transfer OF the office and the
fact that Mr.. Lowry has been allowed
by the department to take out a new
bond sets at rest all the rumors tnai
have been current for the past month
TO the effect that he would be remov-
ed and John &. Luce made collector
Mr.. Taylor would say nothing IN re-
gard to Mr.. Lowry's removal ana re-
appointment. Examiners are not al
lowed to make such statements IN re-
gard TO their business, but he did say
That he found Mr.. Lowry's books II
frst-class shape and would be able to
transfer the office to him without 0
hitch. r..l
Mr., Lowry was bonded by the United
States Fidelity and Guaranty Company,
of Baltimore, Nov. 10, in the sum OF
1926. 600 for the faithful performance
of the duties of his office. The old
bond does not expire until Dec. ~ ano
Mr.. TAYLOR came in the meantime u
examine the books of the office.
The Office of collector of internal rev
enue is not an office by commission, but
the collector is bonded and when ms
bond runs out he is notified as to wheth,
err he is to renew the bond or not. II
he is allowed to renew the bond an ex-
aminer comes down, examines the ONCE
and then transfers the office back to
him.
Mr.. Lowry stated that he did not care
TO make statement in regard 10 ms
Office except that things had turned out
exactly as he thought they would when
there was so much talk Of successor To
him.
Among the supporters of Mr.. Lowry
who were seen there was an air OF JUDI
lance over the transfer of the oiiice
back to Mr.. Lowry. Richmond News
Leader.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
RED CROSS STAMPS.
They are on Sale Here.

The anti-tuberculosis warfare being
waged by the American Red Cross So
ciety has reached our city through the
well known Red Cross stamps, the sale
of which is productive factor IN FUR
nishing funds for the control OF the
great white plague. -,
The following business houses VIII
have these stamps for sale at one cent
each, the object being to attach one tC
each Xmas gift. so that in the days OF
good will and joy some slight token OF
our responsibility toward those who are
in dire danger of life may be shown: .
Messrs. NJ. NJ. Lewis, Johnston 4
Pearson, d. C. Bowman, W. L; Bond
FIT. Cassiday. J. w. Adams and R. A,
Kishpaugh. Besides these Miss Roach
has kindly consented to handle them fol
the public schools, Master Stuart John
son for the Hanover School and Miss
Hutchinson for the college. BE sure
and stick one on each of your gifts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
ITEMS FROM KING GEORGE

King George Co., Va, Dec. 2, 1909.
The first quarterly meeting Of this
conference year of King George M. +.
churches was held at Trinity Saturday.
Only routine business was transacted,
Rev. r. G.. James presiding in the alb
sence of the new presiding elder, Rev.
w. G. Boggs.
Messrs. Harry and Edward largest
and Mrs. Edward largest and son
spent last week with their relatives.
Mr.. T. J. largest and family, at Bleak
Hill. The gentlemen enjoyed hunting.
Miss Charlotte Tayloe has secured
the position of companion to the Count
ess D'Adhemar, at Moss Neck, in Car
oline county.
Mr.. Z. d. Brown, Jr., of Washing
ton, was a guest of his parents at Sun
ny Side Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Nancy Darling, Of Baltimore,
recently visited her brother, Mr.. Z. l..
Darling, at Cleveland.
Miss Xariffa Hooe. of Washington,
formerly of King George, has been a
recent guest of Mrs. +. F. Nlnde, at
Colonial Beach.
Mr.. Albert B. Disney, Of Baltimore,
was a guest last week of his cousin,
Mr.. Thomas A. largest.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. I. Garrett have
received tidings from their son, DR..
Algernon S. Garnett, en- route to Bra
iii. A part of the voyage had been ex-
ceedingiy stormy. Then fire broke
out on shipboard and for a while the
aspect was most serious, but heroic eff
forts were crowned with success, with
out great damage being done.
A tenants house on Capt. Endsor
farm. Rokeby, was burned yesterday.
The house was occupied by Tom Scott
and family, but Tom was absent. A
part of the household effects were
saved.
Mr.. Armistead Lewis is visiting rel
atives in New York.
Mr.. Freeland Mason, formerly Of
King George, but for some years Of
Colonial Beach, has accepted a position
in Pittsburg for the winter months.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. Somerville Bowie,
Of Washington, who spent last week
with their relatives, the Hunters, re-
turned home on Sunday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
JEFF-JOHNS0N FIGHT
IN FRISCO ON JULY 4
To Battle For Championship
and SIOI,OOO Purse,

New York, Dec. 3. - The worio
championship fight between James j.
Jeffries and Jack Johnson will be held
in San Francisco before q club organ
ICED by Tex Richard. of Ely, New. and
lack Gleason, on July 4. 1910.
The bid made by Richard and Glea
son of a purse OF 100000 and the
contestants to take &C 2-s per cent oil
the moving picture receipts was ac
cepted by representatives of johnson
and Jeffriea
The successful bid provides that the
fight shall take place in California
Utah or Nevada. but 1t was stated
that without doubt the mill would take
place in San Francisco. In view OF thu
fact that James Coffroth. manager o
the Sunshine Athletic club. controls
certain patents on moving pictures,
was thought that Richard and Gleason
would enter into some agreement will
him whereby they could have the figh
take place In the Colma arena.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
BREACH OF PROMISE
Actress Suing Frank Gould-she
Claims to Have Formerly Resided in
Fredericksburg.

A telegram from New York in the
Richmond Times-Dispatch OF Thursday
Dec. End, says: -.
"Miss Bessie Van Dorm, formerly OF
Fredericksburg, Va, known on tne
stage as Bessie Devote, who is SUNG
Frank Gould for $500, 900 for breach OF
promise. sent for reporters tonight ana
gave out the following statement, wniSn
was sworn to before a notary pnDhc
with much solemnity in an uptown
apartment: ofos
81 Bessie Van Dorm, known probes
sionallv as Bessie Devote, wish 70
make this statement, the first have
publicly made, and IN Jusuee 10 "'y'e''
| make il under oath.
81 am sure Mr.. Gould VIII not ueny
that we were engaged to be marrleui
and that that engagement existeu unlll
the day before Mr.. Goulds departure
Then follow extracts from letters
which Miss Van Dorm says were written
to her by Mr.. Gould.
Here are some of the extracts;
81 am so looking forward TO the time
snr e nv wife - If did this it could
he settled very quickly in three or four
months AT the most. Any other way
would take so much longer than ever
supposed but, Dearest you are worm
waiting for. -
1.-THE following are extracts from
letters written 10 me by Mr.. 1ouid our
inc the trial Of Mrs. Ben Teal, when
will explain my silence at that time'
- Il shall certainly, as have already
told YOU, do everything | can to correct
the SANDER which has been thrown on
Won who are so innocent. There are
certain persons who would unhesitat-
inely use YOU regardless Of anything
hut their own ends, and these we must
beat and bring to justice. flease 9oh
be discouraged, and whatever 40 Is
because | believe it best for you.
IL am so sorry you were upset last
night. but | know you have been
through so much lately, and when.
thought it over came to the conclusion
il was remarkable that you had stood
everything the way you had. What
have done and will do, you can depend
on it, will be done for your best IN
terests. If could only have seen you,
YOU would have understood. As 1t Is,
YOU must have faith. Everything is
coming out all right in the end, and you
must trust me.
Miss Van Dorm swore, but not sol
EMMY, for she had TO giggle little,
for this was the first time that she had
ever sworn to anything.
One of the reporters asked II ne
might see the letters referred to in her
statement. She brought out black
morocco valse, from which produced
a number of letters signed FRANK,
She also opened drawer in the table
which she said contained more letters.
Miss Van Dorm refused to allow more
than a fleeting glimpse of the contents.
Those who glanced around the room
saw two large framed photographs OF a
man strongly resembling Mr.. Gould.
As far as can be ascertained, no such
person known as Miss Bessie Van Dorm
ever resided in Fredericksburg: 1t is
supposed she is a sister of K. NJ, Van
Dorm and resident of Philadelphia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
RAILROAD SEEKING TO HAVE OLD
THREE CENT RATE RElNSTATeD

Why the intrastate business of the
Washington Southern Railroad is not
profitable, when il costs only about %
cents for the road to earn dollar on
it's entire business, and when its mira
state business is as profitable, and
probably more so, than It's interstate
traffic. was the point which Capt
Joseph Z. Willard sought to bring out
Thursday at the hearing before the
State Corporation Commission in Rich
mond in reference TO passenger rates
of the road.
The principal witness was W. ID.
Duke. assistant to the president of the
road.
The peculiar situation of this road
was urged as reason for the justice of
a maximum passenger rate of 3 cents
per mile, instead Of the present 2,cent
rate.
All the members of the Commission
were present. Attorney Hill Carter
and Henry Taylor represented the rail-
road, while Acknowledgement Anderson
appeared for the Commonwealth.
Capt. d. F. Taylor, passenger con-
ductor for the Washington and South
ern, said that IS per cent of the pas
sengers use the intrastate rates, and
that the road loses the difference. The
work Of conductors, he said, is greatly
increased by the difference between the
interstate and intrastrate rates.
Cross examined by the Attorney
General. the witness said that
the l0-eent excess is returned at any
station to the passenger on presenta-
ton Of the rebate check.
The Acknowledgement said in his ques-
tons that the road clears about $lO,OOC
a mile all told from its business, and
remarked that it did not appear that II
was in any danger of confscatiOn. II
would not seem, he said, that the 2-cent
rate had injured it, when its gross pas
senger revenue had increased since
1905, when the Scent rate was in effect
from s2l5. 526. 81 TO $3l8, $50 20 in 1903
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
SHOT NEGRO IN SELf-DEFENCE

Eustace Smith, of near Bethel
Academy, Fauquier county, shot
and killed Marshall Brown, col
ored. Tuesday night. Brown and
Smith had been TO Warrenton to dis
pose of some hay and produce, and they
had disagreement, which resulted in
the negro using abusive language to
Mr. Smith. Mr.. Smith went home, and
later, after nightfall, he heard a noise
in the barnyard, and going out, he dis
covered Brown,
He demanded of Brown an apology for
the language used in Warrenton. This
the negro refused, and made a rush
at Smith, who raised his gun and fired,
the shot taking effect in the chest and
neck, killing Brown instantly.
Self-defense will be the plea Smith
was released on 500 bond for his ap-
pearanco Tuesday for preliminary
hearing. His sureties are X. A.
Mcintyre, E. J. Hotchkiss and W. H.
| Smith.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
SIGHTLESS FROM
FOOTBALL INJURIES
Blindness From Blow on Head
May be Temporary,

Asbury Park. n. j., Dec. 3.-Iiar-
old Yetman. the tifteenyearold son OF
Charles Yetman. OF Asbury Park. Is
practically sightless as the result Of a
rough and tumble tackle while playing
at football Yetman had hard strug'
gle with his tackle. The boys came TO
blows and Yetman got the worst of IL.
When he moved of the field yellow
haze was all that he could see. Light
and objects were hidden and Yetman
was blind. He was taken to his home.
where a physician who was called said
the blindness came from a blow on the
forehead and would probably be over
come. Several hours later the lad was
able to distinguish light from dark
ness. but could discern no object
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
POLITICAL

Walter TansiIl Oliver, OF Fairfax,
AYERS that he spent not ! cent in his
campaign for House of Delegates, to
which he was elected in November.
Il is reported that d. Lawrence
Groner, of Norfolk, is slated for the U.
s. district attorneyship Of the Eastern
district of Virginia, now held by Judge
L. l.. Lewis.
A report is in circulation in Richmond
that Senator w. w. Sale, of Norfolk,
may displace w. Mcdonald Lee, of
Lancaster, as chairman of the Fish
Commission, but friends of Mr.. Lee
are confident Of his re-appointment by
Judge Mann.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
SHACKLED AT HIS TRIAL
Accused Murderer Gives Wild Wells
When Knife Is Shown.

Harrisburg. Pa Dec. 3.VThe trial
of StoIsha Bosich. accused Of stabbing
two men to death in this city last sum
mer. was conducted with the defend
ant handcuffed shackled and tied In
his chair. The accused murderer at
tempted to repeat his tactics of Wed
nesday. when no yelled and whistled
during his arraignment and the selec-
ton Of a jury. but when Judge Shull
ordered the jury to pass upon his san
ity and refused 10 abandon the trial
he became quiet and only occasionally
made any noise.
The most dramatic scene occurred
during the presentation OF the knife
with which the men were STABBED
When II was shown Bozlch attempted
10 get 10 his feet and gave series oil
wild yells. He was threatened with
gag and became quiet.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
A SAD CASE OF DESTITUTl0N
An Appeal From King George.

A kind hearted, charitable woman
from King George makes this appeal;
We have one Of the saddest cases
here and request all persons who read
this to send us aid.
On Wednesday, Dec. |, Tom Scott,
a worthy colored man, was from home
at work; when he returned at night
his home was destroyed by fire. His
invalid wife and five small children had
been taken TO a neighbours house, A
few weeks previous to this all OF his
corn. except 10 barrels, and feed were
sold for security debt.
He is now destitute with a helpless
family to support. Any contribution
will be gratefully received. Any one
sending clothes, money or provisions 70
this destitute family will address them
to Mr.. Jesse Newton, treasurer OF the
county board Of charities, Comorn. va
Mr.. James Causey, of Colorado, who
is in the county, pledges to give $25.OC
if other people will raise $500.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
UNION PRAYER MEETING
AT ST. GEORGES

The 2nd Of the union prayer meetings
was held Thursday night in ST.
Georges Sunday school room, which
was filed with congregation represen-
tative of all the churches of the city.
Rev ]. H. Henderlite conducted the
services spoke Of the need, blessedness,
the source and the conditions Of a
revival of religion. His text was from
the book Of Habakkuk and the s5th
Psalm, Revive us again, wilt thou
not revive US again that thy people may
rejoice in thee.
1t was very practical and needfu
discourse, preparing the minds enc
hearts of Christian people for the com
ing of Rev. j. Ernest Thacker, who !;
to conduct a series of evangelisti'
meetings in January.
The Ord union prayer meeting IS to Dc
held in the Presbyterian church mex
Thursday night; the 4th at the Baptist
church the Thursday following, an(
then they will be suspended till the
New Year opens.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
FIRE
In Show Window Of Undertakes Dry
Goods Store-Flames Quickly Extin'
guished.

The fire alarm Thursday night about
IL O'Clock was caused by blaze in the
show window of the store of Mr.. e..
Frank Undertake in building be-
longing to the estate Of Mr.. Geo. W,
Shepherd. Mr.. Undertake had a win
dow display of fine winter blankets,
which were destroyed. The plate glass
was smashed by the heat, and although
the fire was confined TO small space
considerable damage was done. The
loss is fully covered by insurance. The
fire department responded quickly and
soon had the fire extinguished.
Mr.. Undertakes loss was 500. lie
had an equal amount of insurance with
Messrs. Chichester & Co.. A. 2. Bolts
& Co. and Smith g. Swift, and the com
pany represented by these respective
firms will each pay 1888,
The building is insured in the Old
Mutual, Bolts & Co., and the damage
will be repaired.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
THE 10Th CENTURY STARS
AT OPERA HOUSE

The show by the 10th Century Stars
ot the opera house Wednesday night
was well attended. Mr.. Martin, who
was put to sleep Tuesday night BY p r
Wheeler was awakened "Wednesday
night at $50, it taking four men 70 holo
him. Prof. Wheeler stated that y wa
owing to the heavy supper Mr. Marel'
ate at the hotel that made him SO rest
'less during his hypnotic state.
The jokes and singing were new ano
kept the audience laughing: The zoe
dance and acrobatic stunts by one oil
the young ladies was excellent.
Several boys were hypnotized by Prof.
Wheeler and caused much amusement,
they doing unconsciously as he willed,
causing one to be bootblack, another
q rabbit, etc.
The escaping from chains and hand
cuffs by MIR. Wheeler and the handcufi
queen, Cleo, were wonderful.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
MARRIAGES

Miss Sarah G.. Clarke, of Culpeper,
became the bride Wednesday of o. C..
Taylor, of Pittsburg, Rev. f. w. VIM
frey officiating.
Col. and Mrs. G. Fenton Day, of
Smithfield, announce the engagement
of their daughter, Grace. to II. r.
Ralston. Of Miami, Fla, formerly of
Charlottesville Miss Day is a sister
of Mrs. Martin, wife Of Senator T. S.
Martin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
FOR JOHN M. GRIFFIN
FOR POSTMASTER

Some misinformed persons are telling
il around that ! have written a letter
endorsing other than Mr.. Griffin Tor
postmaster. Why my endorsement
should amount to enough to agitate
anyone is surprising to me. But TO
quiet those who are agitated over II
will state that | have given only Mr..
Griffin such a letter of endorsement,
and that | gave it as patron OF the
Office with the thought that having
been such a good and faithful officer
the patrons had the right to ask for his
continuance in Office. Had these gen.
tlemen who let my endorsement worry
them either applied to MIR. Griffin OF
Mr.. Thomas they would have been
swiftly undeceived.
Fl. Lewis Wallace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
MOTHER OF COUNCILMAN
MELVILLE DEAD

Mrs. Sarah Jane Melville, widow OF
the late John G. Melville, and mother
of Councilman John c. Melville,
of this city, died at her home in baltl,
more Tuesday, aged 70 years. Funeral
took place from her late residence,
l72s w. Lexington street, Thursday at
2:3O D. m. Interment at Loudoun
Park. Mr.. and Mrs. Melville left here
Wednesday night to attend the funeral.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
FIND SLAIN CHILD ON ROOF
Little Seven-Year-Old Girl Was Evil
IDENTIFY Strangled After Struggle.

OcHhiJ ON o'i5'NN T'N~' Nv NSS'N'
New York, Dec. 3-Iotta Menninger,
the seyen-year-old daughter OF Charles
Menninger. who was kidnapped from
her home on Nov. 20. was found muir
dered on the roof OF tenement house.
The little girl had apparently been
strangled.
Her body was found by one Of the
tenants in the house. The police we're
Immediately notified and all the avail
able detectives were sent to find the
man who Is believed to have lurcd her
away from home.
The body was Identified by the girls
father II bore bruises about the neck
and there was a cut above the right
eye. The little girl had plainly been
In a terrible struggle with her muir
derer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
NEW S. A. |. OFFICERS

The Seaboard Air Line directorate
organized in New York Thursday with
the election of N. S. Medium, Of New
York, as president; c. H. Hicks, OF
Portsmouth, president and general
manager, and Charles R. Capps, Of
Portsmouth, vice president in charge OF
traffic, and l.. G. Halves. assistant to
the president. S. Davies Warfeld was
elected chairman of the executive COM
mittee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
CARRIERS CREEK OYSTERS

have erected an oyster house at
Embrey's wharf, in this city, where
viii furnish fresh shucked Carriers
Creek oysters. Dry measure at all
times for 81 for standards and sl.2O Tor
selects. Special prices will be made
for orders from hotels, church and Sun
day School festivals. Orders through
phone ga receive prompt attention and
oysters delivered in any part OF the
city, or address--T. |. Radcliffe, Fred,
ericksburg, Va. is-u
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
!. KIDNAPPED GIRL FOUND
Man Who Held Her Prisoner -Four
Days Under Arrest.


Halsted, Pa, Dec. 3.-After being
kidnapped and held a prisoner fer four
days, thlrteen-yearold Blla Ellis has
been found and brought back to her
home. while Freeman Slater, charged
with kidnapping her. has been placed
In jail at Montrose to await tho action
OF the January grand jury. The girl
was on her way home from the Locust
Hill school when she says Slater met
her and forced her to accompany him
TO Smoke Hollow, where he kept her
for two days in house occupied by
Sid Galloway. and then took her to the
house OF Scott Melody. some distance
away. where she was kept for two
days more, until her stepfather An
drew Colwell, and Constable Decker.
who had been searching for her. found
and rescued her and captured Slater.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-04
TAFT FINISHES MESSAGE
Hears congressmen Whe Ask That
Bureau of Mines Be Established,

Washington. Dee. 3.-Haylug com
pleted the work upon his message,
President Taft began receiving con
gressional and other visitors.
The message is in the hands Of the
public printer. The president felt re
Heyed when he had completed the ole
tation.
Several visitors during the day talk
ed 10 the president about portions oil
his message. Among those were Rep
resentatlves Douglas, of Ohio. and
Austin. Of Tennessee. Both men are
deeply Interested IN the establishment
of a bureau Of mines and mining. Mr.
Douglas to.i the president that II
there had been such bureau with up
to-date methods. the awful disaster al
Cherry. H.. probably would have beer
everted. The president has made
recommendation for such a bureau