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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-15
GENERAL NEWS.
A Brief Summary Of Happenings
in the State, the Nation and
the World.
sTA,lR.

OlA
Houston.-The agreed decree in
Inc Kirby Lumber Company case is
presented in Federal Court, and al
lowed claims for $3,500,000. Judge
uarns states that he must have time
to thoroughly investigate the decree
b3fore giving his approval
Dallas.-D. A. Robinson is elected
Chairman of the County Republican
Executive Committee.
YoaIxum-A prominent farmer,
John Peter, is found dead in his corn
field. Mr.. Peter has been on the
sick list for some time, and on the
day of his death walked some dis
lance to see how the corn crop was
progressing. The exertion was too
much for his delicate state of health,
and resulted in his dropping lifeless
at the edge of the field which he had
visited.
Port Lavaca.--E Lion is held to
determine the Monet incorpora-
~. A faxorabeG vote IL, recorded,
and immediate steps will be taken in
the matter Of Incorporation.
Victoria.-Several gins have com
menced operations. The cotton crop
is considerably better than expected,
but not up to the average.
Gonzales.-One hundred bales OF
cotton are shipped for export to the
port OF Havre, France. This ship
ment of Texas cotton to European
point will be followed by many Others
in various parts of the State.
Slidmore.-In the neighborhood Of
500 bales of first-class cotton have
already been turned out by the loca
gins. The crop is in very fair condi'
ton.
BalIinger.-H. S. Hereshy, indus
trial agent of the Santa Re, meets the
Business Mems Association and asks
them to assist him in interesting the
farmers in the erection of a creamery
plant.
GreenviIle. the 16-year-olC
daughter of B. w. Delaney is thu
victim of criminal assault by ne
gro. Tod Smith was suspected, anC
was captured few hours later ant
turned over to the Sheriff. Whil'
being taken to the home of the vic
tim for the purpose of identification
he was forcibly taken from the Off
GERS by large crowd of citizens an,
burned at the stake in the Cour
House Square.
Temple.--William Pitts dies a
the result of an accidental blow o.
the neck from baseball bat in tn
hands of one of the players.
Austin.-State railroads have not
fled the authorities that they inten
to oppose the order of the State Raj
road Commission, in the courts
necessary, whereby they are ordere
to furnish over $44,000,000 in ne
equipment. 1t is contended by IL
officials of the various roads Thu
there is much idle rolling stock
hand on all State roads.
Del Rio.-A well-defined rumor
current that a skirmish has take
place across the Rio Grande b
tween the insurgents and Mexici
troops. A detachment of Unit
States cavalry has been sent to tn
section of the international line in c
der to prevent any oflthe participant
crossing to the American side.
EI Paso.--Rayo Reyes, musicia
in an unwary moment, crosses to t
Mavtoou eide and 10 rohhad NJ cvaI
thing he had with him by highwl
men. The hold-up was most Tho
ough one, and included the taking
Reyes clothes. He was afterwar
forced to recross the Rio Grande
bis underclothes.
Palestine. George coffey, a we
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-15

of statuary which is faithful repre-
sentation of your gladstone features.
The cost is comparatively trifling, as
the statuary Is nothing but simply
plaster cast.
Chihuahua, Mex.--It is very pos
sible that the hope will be realized Of
building the Sierra Madre & Pacific
railroad from Casas Grandes. Chi
huahua, southwark through the State
into Sonora to connect with Harri-
mans Cananea, Yaqui River & Pa
cific road. This hope is based on
the private reports received here that
II. r. Nickerson, president of the for
plant costing not less than $4,000
will be erected Immediately.
Terrell--Bert Russell OF Forney,
Tex, is found dead by the side of
the Texas 6 Pacific tracks. Russell
was 25 years of age and leaves
wife.
Austin-The Railroad Commits
sion is to require the express com
panies in Texas to report operating
expenses under the interstate classifi-
cation of expenditures, and it is the
first time the Texas Commission has
made such requirement of the ex-
press companies. Heretofore the ex-
press companies were permitted to
report their operating expenses in a
lump without itemizing them, but,
commencing with this fiscal year, this
being the first month thereof, the ex-
press companies will be, compelled
to make detailed statements of their
expenditures. This order affects the
Wells-Fargo, Pacific, American,
United States and Te2as-M Mexican Ex-
press Companies, all operating in
Texas.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-15

Cincinnati, Ohio.-Willia H. Taft
is officially notified of his nominal
ton for the Presidency by the Re-
publican party. A large concourse at
tends the ceremony, which is held on
the lawn of Charles Taft's residence
William H. Taft replies in lengthy
speech, which is received with intense
enthusiasm by those present.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-15

known employe of the International
& Great Northern Railroad, drops
dead while at work in the boiler
shops.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-15

Panama-The Presidential cleo
ton passed off in very orderly
manner. Senior Don Jose Domingo
de Obaldia, formerly Minister to the
United States and acting President
during the absence of President ANA
dor, was elected President.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-15

neutrality-suspicious. Penniger
is elected County Chairman by a
large majority over H. r. Richter.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-15

Dallas.-D. A. Robinson is elected
Chairman of the County Republican
Executive Committee.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-15

Puerto Cortez, Honduras. - The
fighting in Honduras is classed as a
genuine revolution by those versed in
the political life of that section. 1t is
thought that the present fighting is
scheme to place Honduras, Mica
the view of applying German methods
for the alienation of the condition of
the working people of the great
American cities.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-15

Houston.-The agreed decree in
Inc Kirby Lumber Company case is
presented in Federal Court and al
lowed claims for $3,50O,0O0 Judge
barns states that he must have time
to thoroughly investigate the decree
b3fore giving his approval.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-15

Berlin, Germany. Zephelin
the world-famed aeronaut, takes fif-
teen guests up in giant airship fol
twenty-four hours test. The ex-
pertinent is successful, and he claims
he can travel 1000 miles in the al
lotted time under fairly favorable
conditions.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-15

EI Paso.-Rayo Reyes, musician,
in an unwary moment, crosses to the
Mexican side and is robbed of every
thing he had with him by highwty-
men The hold-up was most thor
ough one, and included the taking Of
Reyes clothes. He was afterwards
forced to recross the Rio Grande in
his underclothes.
Palestine. George ccffey, we'll
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-15

Palestine. George cofiey, a we'll
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-07-15

YoaISum.-A prominent farmer,
John Peter, is found dead in his corn
field. Mr.. Peter has been on the
sick list for some time, and on the
day of his death walked some dis
lance to see how the corn crop was
progressing. The exertion was too
much for his delicate state of health,
and resulted in his dropping lifeless
at the edge of the field which he had
visited.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-20
COLLEGE CONTESTS

There will be series OF eight contests
this spring between the four classes at
ths College To contest for trophy cup.
The contests are a debate, reeitatione, q
spelling match, class grades for the fret
two terms, the beet display on College
night, April ?. basket ball, tennis and
field day. The class which wins most
points In theee contests gets the cup. A
great deal OF interest has been aroused
and the rivalry 10 intense as the classes
are about evenly matched.
The hrst three contests will be held
Saturday night, March &c, at 8 O'Clock in
the College Hall These will be the de-
bate, Rotations and the spelling match.
The question to be debated upon H..
Which is OF most service TO bis country ?
The Soldier. N C. Smith, 90; The Author.
George d. Ro we, 10; The Statesman, c.
B. Saunders, IL; Tbs Inventor, K. n.
Cald well. IL.
The recitations will be by Miss little
Mae Fulton. 100, Miss jamie Bishop, 10,
Miss Sarah lizard, IL, Miss Mary Full
ton. IL.
The Senior spoilers will be Miss Matte
Miller. Messrs. J. W. Hassell, ID. l.. Jones
and Washburn. The Juniors, Mics jamie
Bishop. Messrs. l.. N. Jones, Rodrigues
and George Rowe. The Sophomore,
Misses Hutcheson and Oates, Msssrs.
Clancy aud Thompson. The Freshmen,
Misses T. Ballard, Motley and Ruck man,
Mr.. w. I. Hassell. The public is cordial
ly invited
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-20
HOW THE NEWS
WAS RECEIVED
Many Fluctuations Among the
"Drys."
SALOONS ARE TO CLOSE, ETC.

The bulletin posted 10 front Of the Star
office at IL o'clock this morning brought
the Information that the Supreme Court
oil Appeals OF Virginia had reversed the
decision OF Judge John T. Goolrick, OF
the Corporation court of Fredericksburz
which set aside the local option election
held here on May 9th, 1908
The news spread like wildh,e and
crowds gathered 10 read the news
The Information was received with
demonstrations OF 10y by the "drys."
Men shook hands and gave vent to their
feelings In yells. while women embraced
each other, some with tears streaming
down their cheeks
The decision was q greater surprise to
the dry people than 10 the vets" ex-
cept Ia the ces- OF the leading attorney
Tor the saloon men. Mr.. st. Geo X. FitE.
hugh, who had expressed implicit belief
that the decision would be in favor OF
the vets" de did not hesitate TO say
be was greatly surprised.
Thus ends q contest which has excited
more Interest than any which has been
In the courts for years.
The order from the Supreme court will
arrive here at an early date, when the
saloons will have to close.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-20
CITY COUNCIL
Short SeSSi0n-But Little Business
Transacted.
LICENSE AND TAX ORDINANCE
VIII De Considered Friday Night. March 2sth.

The City Council met for the regular
March session Thursday night, President
Bradley presiding. Mr.. Esstburn, clerk
and Councilmen Lane, Melville, Rowe,
Garner, Embrey, Brown, Masters, Green
aud Howard
Mr.. Lane, OF Finance. presented report
OF Mayor ii. Lewis Wallace. showing
collection from fines $50, stating the D
lice officers had faithfully performed their
duties, complimenting Officer Tausill on
bis Goodness and bravery ia the arrest of
chester Toombs and recommending plac-
ing OF receptecles on Main aud other bus
mess streets for garbage. etc The re-
port was received and the officers sala-
ries ordered paid. Mr. Lane also pre-
sented several small bills, aggregating
tl3, which were ordered paid He also
submitted certificate of the free publ.
cation by the Journal o, the electric
franchise
The Finance Committee not being
ready TO report on the license tax bill for
the coming year. on motion OF Mr. Lane
the Council, when the regular busine. =
Was ended. would stand adj burned until
Friday night. Mach 20, when the tax
bill would be considered.
Mr. Emhrey, OF Streets, ssk ed for $3.50.
which was ordered.
Ga motion OF Mr.. Rowe. the cousldera
sion ui the salary OF police Justice wac
postponed till April
The Council, after being in session A.
teen minutes. ed iourned To Friday night,
March 2O
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-20
A PROGRESSIVE SHOE HOUSE

As you saunter down Main street your
attention 10 arrested and your eyes held
spell bound by the display windows OF
the Progressive Shoe and Hat House OF
W. ID. brulle Co. Shoes OF every style
and creation. For the smallest tot to
tue jumbo name shoe. II Fannie Mills,
the biggest looted" woman IN the
world. were alive today. she would have
no trouble to DO fitted here. So no mat
ter what your foot ills are you can he re-
neved at this shoe and hat emporium
it is really revelation to see the beau
tiiul styles for spring and summer wear.
Beautiful Gibson ties, made OF tan buck
skin. black buck skin or white. The com.
b;netioDs OF foe pat. colt skin end W hite
call tops, or should your fancy lead you
TO the tans, you would be doing your
shoe knowledge an indescribable benefit
10 Inspect these creations Messre
brulle 4 Co. make all styles Of shoes Ia
measure. They have on file diagrams OF
numerous ieet OF our representative citi-
z@ns. These shoes are made on anatomi-
cal and scientific principles. They also
guarantee u perfect At or you are not al
lowed Il take them. Evening slippers
are msde to match costumes. Messrs.
brulle 4 Co. takes great persoual care IN
the fitting OF children's shoes. Special
designs are controlled by Messrs. Brulle
x Co. In all grades OF children's shoes,
which excel for fit AMI wear. And the
boys, they have Lot forgotten them;
sty lee sre here just like their dads'.
Messrs. Brulle 4 Co are also giving a
vers attractive souvenir for the girls and
boys.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-20
KILLS WIFE WITH AK
Culpeper Farmer Then Tries Sui.
eide, But Lives.
LATER JAILED At CULPEPER

Wednesday night at their home nea
Elkwood, Culpeper couHty, II. C. Wheat
ley Drained his wife with an AK. He
then threw himself into a well. from
which he was taken still alive Thursday
The slain woman, 60 years old. was
Wheatley's second wife, to whom he had
been married i've years. She was Miss
Jennie Sbackelford. They had no chill
dren.
Thursday morning the 12-year-old son
oil Wheatlsy found the lifeless body OF his
stepmother. The frightened boy ran 60
she home OF a neighbor and told OF his
discovery. A posse went to- the Wheat
ley home. where the body Of Mrs. Wheat
ley was found in one of the 10 wer rooms
with her head almost severed resting on
block oil wood, and the bloody az lean
Ing against the wall. A search disclosed
a note written by Wheatley, IN which be
told oil numbering his vile, saying they
mad dif1eulty over their property.
Before day break Thursday the harm
aud an unoccupied dwslllng on the farm
OF Capt. J. NJ. Cunningham, in the same
neighborhood. were burned. WheatIey
was seen In the vicinity while the build
ings were burning.
Mr.. Sherman, q tenant on Wheatley's
farm, on going to the we'll Thursday Tor
water discovered the body OF Wheatley
In the well. Sherman and bis neighbors
got the body out. Lie was not extinct.
Wheatiy was q man OF education and
was esteemed by those who knew him
He was at one time deputy county treas
urer. His habits were quiet.
Wheatley. though III from the effects OF
his voluntary bath. was arrested and
taken to Culpeper jail.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-20

iional Convention 81 1901 was ~ purge
the electorate Ofthis STAT OF unedueated
ana undesired voters, aud that the con-
ventiOn never Intended that the Iesis.
iature should have she power TO Or,
scribe the qualifications OF voters in any
election
What reason should there have been
Tor not having as pure an electorate 70
Determine the question OF local option as
was required 20 settle any other qoss-
ton that might be submitted TO the vot-
ers OF u community
Tbs General Assembly OF 1904. which
put the Consultation Into operation, pro-
vided that the qualifications OF voters IN
all special and local option elections
should be those prescribed by Article III =,
Of the Constitution. thereby placing upon
the Constitution the meaning so plainly
pointed out by section Is OF the SEIZED.
ule
When recall, as | must do, the his
tory OF the times. and remember that
the purpose FOR which the recent conven-
ton was called was primarily, and above
all else, to release the people OF this Com
monwealth from the menace OF q debased
electorate and TO provide for them a
reformed and purified electorate, am
unable to give my assent 20 the con-
clusion that those high purp ,ses have
Jailed, and that the right OF suffrage has
been left by the constitution TO the un-
restrained power OF the Legislature to
create any electorate IL may see At 10 all
that large, important and rapidly In
cfeesing clsss OF elections. other than
general elections for members OF the
legislature and officers elective by the
people.
For these reasons | em Of the opinion
that the Judgment of the learned Judge
OF the Corporation court OF the city OF
Fredericksburg is right. aud should be
affirmed "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-20
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Services Each Night and Aftanoou- Ser.
mons BY Rev Mr. Roisioa.

The Rev. ID. II. Rolston il preaching
each night with Increasing pow er at the
Presby terrain church. His sermon We'd
nesdsy night was OF uncommon force
and eloquence, aud listened TO with pro-
found attention. Text was Rev 22:l7.
and his theme was Gods Invitations. -
sod was presented with great strength
and tenderness
The afternoon service In the chapel was
also Que OF interest and helpfulness. He
showed from the healing of the paraly tic,
borne Of four" to the feet OF Jesus, the
privilege and duty OF Christians TO the
unsaved Ia bringing them TO Christ.
The music IL proving very attractive
at the night services and IL enjoyed by
all. The hymns from the Alexander
book are very beautiful and appropriate.
A solo was beautifully sung by Miss Cor
della Bsuman.
The interest in the services is deepening
and while the work Is being done very
quietly, there Is evidently q growing
seriousness and the power OF the gospel
Is being felt.
The afternoon service Is at 4 O'Clock In
the chapel; evening service In the church
with song service beginning at 7:4S.
Every body is cordially welcomed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-20
BAPTIST S0clBIe
LsEs Crowd tnIoysd lutssstias rsusn and
Rsffsshmssts.

The lecture room Of the Baptist church
was crowded To Its utmost capacity
wednesday night. when q sociable Was
extended 70 the new members OF the
church wv
The older members were anxious to b.
come better acquainted with the recent
additions TO the church and TO accom-.
plish that end they extended this recep-
ton to them.
The social committee OF theB. Y.P.U
OF which Mrs. W. A. Bell is Chairman
provided en exceedingly interesting BRO.
gram. which was carried out without a
hitch -
The room was beautifully decorated.
10 the center OF the room the word
welcome" was printed 10 green letters
on a white back ground, while the plat
form banked with ported palms. cut
tiowers, under the tasteful hand Of Mr..
5. + Convey, the Fredericksburg norist.
added their beauty u the scene
Que oil the un.qu. features OF the even
Ing was the tagging OF the people
Everyone v as expected to have card
with his name written on f.
pinned to bis coat, which was to serve
as an Introduction to each other.
A committee at the door was ready to
tag you you had not already so pre-
pared yourself This proved to be very
effective aud helpful
The pastor, Rev. K. Aubrey Williams.
presided aud introduced the different
features OF the program. Messrs. Wright,
Willis and Bullock sang q very entertain
Ing song, describing the kind OF wife they
wanted.
Misses Louise and Evelyn Einde, accom-
panied by their mother, Mrs. f. c. Ninde.
sang a very charming duet. A recitation
by Miss Margaret Crismond was we'll
rendered and and highly enjoyed. Miss
blanche Edmondson and Mr.. Charles
Wright sang most delightfully."- q very
humorous selection.
The people were then asked to stand
and Tor fifteen minutes to do nothing but
talk, shake hands aud get acquainted
This they did with evident enjoyment.
indeed it was remarkable how well they
did, considering the crash Promptly at
the close OF the 1 3 minutes they were
asked to be seated, while a score OF young
ladies served ice cream and cake This
was the last number on the program,
but not regarded by any means as the
least
Alter hymn the pastor pronounced
the benediction and thus closed what
was generally regarded ~ one OF the
most entertaining and interesting even.
ings held among the members OF the
Baptist church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-20
NEW BAKERY

We take pleasure in announcing TO the
public that we have opened u bakery in
the Helmig property on Charles street
and are prepared to supply merchant s
and families with fresh bread, rolls.
buns, etc of "A quality that cannot be
surpassed. No efforts viii be spared in
order to give our patrons the best quail
ity OF bread and the best service Upon
this basis we solicit a share of the public
patronage.
Quality: Absolutely pure.
Weight; 16 OF. lOaves.
Delivery: Prompt.
service: The best.
st all stores and at bakery.
CHAS. kAPPEL.
sm19- 1wlm20-1w.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-20
WARD LAW DECISION
Four Judges Concur and One
DiSsentS.
SOME OF THE REASONS ADVANCED

The opinion Declaring the Ward law,
passed by the last Legislature, constitu-
tiohal was written by the president OF
the Supreme Court. Judge James Keith.
Judge Geo. NJ. Harrison dissentsd. hold
ting that the act Is repugnant to Article
ii of the Constitution.
Judge keith's opinion covers twenty
two typewritten pages, and is replete
with history of suffrage legislation In
virginia. as well rs with citations from
adludiceted cases of similar character in
other states. The court holds that the
Qualifications prescribed by the Consti-
teuon Tor voters apply only to elections
heid Tor members of the General Assem-
bly, and all officers elective by the people.
and that this provision does not prevent
the Legislature from prescribing other
quenncations for an electorate TO vote 10
special elections which are not provided
Tor In the Constitution.
Tne majority opinion says In part:
Ene only question insisted upon In
the argument before Ms, and the only
one which we shall consider, IL as 30 the
constitutionality OF the act of Assembly.
approved February 20. 1908, and com.
monty known as the Ward act.
Council Tor plaintiff In error has warn.
ed US OF the evils which must flow from
an atnrmance OF the Judgment OF which
they complain, while counsel for defend
ants In error foFebore consequences no
less mischievous should the judgment be
reversed. Ia this dilemma we cannot
do better than 20 conceds that the case
is one OF grave Importance, and that any
conclusion We may reach viii be attend
ed by serious results to the interests in
volved."
Judge Harrison contends ia his
opinion that the Constitution prescribes
the qualifications for voters in "all"
elections held In Virginia. He declares
that the prime object OF the Constitu-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-20
SALOONS
TO CLOSE
Ward Law Is
Constitutional
So Decided By the
Supreme Court
of Appeals
Especial to The Free Lance }

Especial to The FRYE Lance
Richmond, Va, March Is, 1909.
The Supreme Court OF Appeals
hAuded down an opinion in the Fred
ericksburg local option case today,
in which the Corporation court OF
fredericksburg is reversed and the
Ward act, under which local option
elections have been held, is declared
valid.
Judge Harrison dissented from the
majority opinion.
This means that Fredericksburg.
Roanoke, Lynchburg and Suffolk,
which voted out the saloons, are.
and will be, Dry" till another cleo
ton il held.
The opinion was written by Judge
CardwelI.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-20
DEATH OF MRS. TH0RBURN

Mrs Catharine Thornburn died OF
heart trouble Wednesday at the home oil
her son, Mr. NJ W. Thorburn. about
eight miles from this city, on the Plank
road, aged 50 years. She is survived by
four children, three daughters and one
son-Mrs. A. W. Edmond, OF Apco, d.
j; Mrs. NJ. p. Hicks. Of Herriston, Can
ada; Mrs. N. T. Cater. of Minto, Can
ada; Mr.. M. W. Thorburn, OF Spotsyl-
vania. Funeral Friday at 2 D. m. from
the residence OF her son, conducted by
Rev. DR.. Geo. II Ray, assisted by Rev.
Il. Z Thomas. Interment ct Tabernacle
hurch. Pall-bearers: Messrs. T. +. Nor
son. A. r. Pemberton, Adlowe Morri-
con, A. l. Johnson, T. E. Thomas, a. +.
Epches.