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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
SAYS She STOLE
TO AVERT JILTING
Young Woman Gave Employers
Money TO Sweetheart.

Pittshurg Sept. 20. - Miss Stella
Jones. one of the prettiest young wo-
men OF Glenwood. cashier for former
Councilman Peter Hermis. who owns
the Pittsburg and Ohio Milk company.
was arrested. charged with stealing
$4,000 from her employer. Her sweet
heart Gilbert y Esler. who posed as
a wealthy young man about town and
physician. also is in Jail. charged
with being an accomplice 10 the theft.
the young woman having broken down
and confessed that she had given the
money to Esler for fear he would re-
fuse to marry her had she rejected his
demands for funds.
II was only through an accident that
the loss 10 the milk company was dis
covered. Esler had borrowed valuable
1ewelTy from another young woman
and had failed TO return IT, She notified
the police. and Detectives John Dillon
and Frank Morgan. in making their in.
vestigations. discovered that Esler.
who also was known as Madden and
BillmOre. had been receiving money
from q young woman in Braddock
where a branch OF the milk company il
located
Esler confessed that he had gotten
the money from his hancee after ne
had Informed her that he had S25 O0e
tied up In securities and that he woulI
reimburse her at any time. In the
meantime Esler's automobile bills ran
as high as 500 day lie had a large
roll OF yellow backs IN his pocket when
arrested.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
SENATOR BAILEY
SCORES BRYAN
Texas Democrat Declares For
Low Tariff.
ANSWERS FREE TRADERS

Says Compensatory Duty on Raw
Material and Finished Products
Hss No POlaee in the Vocabulary OF
Democrats.
Dallas Tex Sept 20. - Before a
large audience. United States Senator
J. w Bailey replied TO an address de
lNered i'm Dallas last Tuesday by WI
liam J. BRYAN on Democracy and the
rarid Mr. Bryan declared for free
raw material and for reduced rates on
manutaD'ured goods and srraigned the
Texas Democratic platform OF 1895
which denounced this doctrine.
In his speech Senator Bailey de
clared for a low tariff on both raw
material and manufactured articles
and defended the deciartion IN the
Texas Democratic platform Of 1896.
which arraigned tho Wilson tarin bill
for admitting raw materials free OF
duty. while manufactured articles were
protected by heavy duties. He declared
that the Texas platform was in har
mony with the tarin plank OF the ma
tiOnal Democratic platform OF 1895.
when Mr. Bryan was a candidate sen
ator Bailey said:
MY answer 20 those who demand
free raw material IN order that our
manufacturers may compete in the
markets OF the world is that arr viii.
INK 70 take the tax OF the raw material
wheueyer they are willing 20 take the
tax on OF he finished product. De-
lieVe that American consumers are as
much entitled 20 the benefit OF com
petition In Our markets as American
manufacturers are entitled 70 compete
10 foreign markets
Mr. Brlan's argument against a
duty ON raw material is that u is az
last "a du,t on the consumers
This Is strange language 90 com r
from a man who has been three time
presidential candidate OF the Demo
cratic party To contend that Demo
crat must levy compensatory duty
is 20 convict the Democratic party OF
adopting The worst ~ protection de
vices
"A compensatory duty has no place
IA NNN fH' aNHNAI n hl a tLnffAI. VINO
believes that all taxes should be- levied
for the purpose OF raising money 90
support The government because Il IS
employed for the purpose % allowing
The manufacture 20 compensate him
self out of the pockets OF the people
for The taxes Dee has paid toward the
governments support
Another reason which Mr. BRYAN
advances Tor supporting the doctrine
of free raw materials ls that the con
sumner finds that other things being
equal the YAK is cheapest when % is
levied upon tho finished product only
Under Democratic system of tarir
for revenue only the duty would De-
fixed az the lowest rate consistent with
the revenue necessities of the govern
ment. and therefore. 20 would be neith.
pr higher nor lower on the manufac-
wref product ia consequence of the
duty imposed upon the raw material"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
Thursday. October 2lst, 1909.

at y O'Clock. that part Of the Nan
zauco Farm owned by Robert /.
kob6 and situated IN King George coun-
y, Virginia. containing 24l acres. This
- a handsome and valuable farm. located
IN the fertile valley Of the Rappahan-
mock, Isl acres Of splendid open farm
land. 5 acres OF wood land and II acres
Of marsh. There is a valuable fishing
shore on the farm. This Is an excellent
chance 10 purchase q most desirable
farm m good neighborhood.
Granville X. Swift.
Thomas l.. Hunter.
Special Commissioners.
Sept 18th. 1909.
In the Clerks Office Of the Circuit
court OF the county Of King George.
Robert /. Robb. plaintiff. against ".
c. Robb. defendant. I. 4. /. Hunter.
clerk Of the said court, do certify that
the bond required Of the special com
missioners by decree rendered in the
SAID cause on the 9th day of Sept. 1909.
has been duly given. Given under nv
hand as clerk of the said court. this
18th day Of Sept. 1903
szl-l5t +. l.. Hunter. Clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
LOCAL MARKETS.

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)
Wheat, soc TO $l.05; corn, n to Is;
meal, $l.75 to 81. IS; oats, so to So; old
hens, live. 10 to l.; spring chickens, Is
to l6 per pound; eggs, "a to 25; lard. II
to l3; ducks; lives to 10; turkeys, live
II to l3; butter. Is to IS; country hams, Is
to u: Irish potatoes, 65 to IS; lambs
81. so TO "a; hides, green, to z; dry
sailed, 8 to 9; dry hides, 10 TO IA; calf
skins No. /, $l.OO to SIPS; baled hay,
$l4 TO $l7 per ton; leaf sumac, 20 to Is
per 100; live hogs,6 IA to 6l-2;beef. live
weight, 3 to 4; pork, to 1-2; wool,
y to 30 per ID; veal. l-2 to s.; sweet
potatoes, 90 to 20.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
headquarters For
Building Materials.

keep all kinds Of North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber, dressed and un-
dressed, Shingles, Laths. Sash. Doors.
and Blinds, Lime. Cement. Calcine
Plaster. Plastering Hair. Building and
Paving Brick, Tin and Iron Roofing.
Cut and Wire Nails, all kinds Ready
Mixed Paints and Dry Paint, Linseed
OIL, Turpentine. Dryer Varnish and
Lewls's White Lead, Paint Brushes of
all kinds, Window Glass and Putty.
Builders Hardware of all kinds. Tar
Roofing, Sheathing Paper and fine
Brick
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe and
tlre Clay Pipe. +. ID. Cole.
Agent for sale Of bricks of Fred
ericksburg Brick Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
lUREo TO DEATH IN DREAM
Agea Woman Saw Bsesonin0 Finger Of
Dead Husband.

Eilzaa-,A. = J.. sept 2o.-I.ured by
the 1ecaculng hnger OF her dead hu--
band appearing to her ia a dream
Mgs. Margaret Wilson. eighty-nve
wears oId. uuiastened window in the
bedroom ot her home Ia Clark place
and tumhi.d 20 her death upon the
ground. less than four feet below.
The iall awoke Mrs Wilson and
before She passed away she managed
to tell hcr story. She said she had
dreamed of her son. who died eleven
Years aro of a fal from a bicycle In
the dream had appeared the figure OF
her husband. who died about year
axe. and who seemed 20 Dee Reckoning
her oa. She sustained intA injuries
and fractured hip and fingered but
few hours.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
VIRGINIA NEWS

Capt George Trader, Of Westmore-
land county. lost his vessel by fire last
week near the mouth of MachodOc
creek. There was no insurance.
Robt. l.. Schools and Miss Annie X.
Longest, both Of Essex county, were
married Wednesday at the residence in
Tappahannock Of Rev. G. Y. Bradley.
Henry l.. Shipp and Miss Voc Waddy.
daughter of }. w. Waddy, both of
Louisa county, We're married at the res
ldence of w. +. Cosby, in that county.
Rev. Mr.. Clarke ofiiciated.
Judge and Mrs. VIM. +. Lipscomb, of
Manassas, have issued invitations to
the hfueth anniversary of their mar
rage, TO be celebrated Sept. %. from
Z 30 to 10 p. m. at their home on West
street
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
JOHNSON HAS EVEN CHANCE
Governors Condition. Though Critical.
Remains Stationary.

Remains Stationary.
Rochester MINI sept. 20-Goyer.
nor johnson's condition remains prac.
uoa.f .'atIouary He j. SIN IN a criti-
"a. condition. with the chances about
even for his recovery
TIE coyeruor was given small
quantity OF champagne. but this he
could NOE retain The only nourishment
that Dee has sl far been able 20 retain
is carhonatel water. two quarts OF
which were given Him. Ills abdomen
is still iistcuded by gas which. how
ever does NOT cause such severe pain
as heretofore
ur Charles T. NcN-,in stated thar
there are no symptoms OF septic poi
sonine hut thar The danger from peri
ton.ts had uot yct passed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
Fought Win Knives to se,tIe orusoe.

PittsburE Sept. 2u. - erudge of
long standing was settled here by two
foreigners when they met on one OF
The principal streets and engaged ia a
duel with knives Tony Eazer was IA
tally wounded. dying IN a few mo.
ments. The pursuit OF the other par
ucipant az the leht caused so much
excitement thar several children
climbed Co the top Of an awning 10
watch the chase The awning collapsed
and ore OF the children was seriously
injured Boy the fall
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
KNEW DR., COOK
REACHED POLE
One Of Peay'S Men Heard e.
plOTeT Tell Of Trip.
KEPT SECRET TO HIMSELF

WNliArn FritcNaro Nearo Cook De
scribe How He Went 10 Pole 70
Harry Whitney a, Annstok-sreok-
Ign Explorer Says Peary Hss Not
Yet Proved Ais Own Claim.
Battle Harbor Labrador. by Mar
conf Wireless Via Cape RAY. y. r..
sept. Conc OF the men on the
steamer Roosevelt az least knew long
ago that DIT Frederick a. Cook had
claimed 20 have reached the pole He
is William Pritchard. cabin boy and
assistant cook on the Roosevelt. who
remained a. Annatok with Boatswain
Murphy 10 guard the stores Prnchart
had not spoken 70 any one ON board
of DIT Cooks achievement. but when
confronted. just prior 70 the SAILING Of
the Roosevelt from Battle Harbor
with a wireless message from mid
ocean that DIT Cook said Pritchard
knew the whole story OF his dash for
the pole. the youth admitted that he
had learned from Dr Cook the details
Of the final march AID that Or. Cook
had explained 20 him the route fol-
lowed
Whether Boatswain Murphy ais,
was Informed OF Or Cooks success
Pritchard did not know. but unques.
tionably Harry Whitney. who was ar
the storehouse when Dr. Cook return
I'd from his dash with the two Is
KINDS. Is Convcrsaut with all the facts
Whitney did not disclose this inter
esting piece OF news 20 Commander
Peary. and Pritchard kept il from
Peary during the entire voyage OF the
Roosevelt 70 Battle Harbor
Prltchsri said that he was at the
house al Annatok with Whitney and
Cook. while Murphy was at ETah lie
heard Dr Cook describe 20 the New
Haven sportsman how he went % the
pole and remained there two DAYS lie
could not remember whether DR. Cook
said he remained there April 81 and
April %. or whether il was April D.
and % Dr Cook used a map TO Illus
-rate the route followed
Asked why he had not repeated this
IN board the Roosevelt. Pritchard said
hat Dr. Cook had told him 20 say
nothing about his having been al the
pole until the Roosevelt reached civili-
ration
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
MAY ASK FOR STATEWIDE
PROHIBITION

DR.. James Cannon, Jr, president Of
State AntisalOon League, has issued the
following statement:
The declaration Of policy adopted
by the AntisalOon League convention
last winter stands until the next con
vention in January, 1910. said DR..
Cannon. But that declaration clearly
and Enthusiastically states that the abo-
lition of the saloon is the ultimate goal
of the league. In bringing about this
result the policy Of local option has
been followed in the past, but should il
become evident that the league has
gone as far as it can 20 under the
local option policy, or should it be evil
dent that dry territory can be pro
tected in no other way, then the legis-
lature will be asked TO give the people
the right to vote on the question OF
Statewide prohibition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21

qualities OF industry and patriotism
and iu conclusion drank a toast TO the
emperor of Japan as the warm and
sincere friend OF America amid great
enthusiasm among both his japanese
and American hearers.
The meeting with the japanese was
az luncheon AZ the Lafayette club on
the shores of beautiful Lake Mime
tonka twenty miles out OF the city
rendered by the Commercial Club OF
Minneapolis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
FUNSTON BREAKS SHOULDER
Fall on Concrete Walk Badly Injuries
Noted Soldier.

Leavenworth. Kan. Sept 20.-Briga.
der General Frederick Funston com
mandant ot The army service schools
az Fort Leavenwor,h. suffered "a serI-
GUS fracture of the right shoulder
when he stumbled and fell on an uu
even concrete walk while returnlue to
his quarters
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21

To My Fellow Citizens OF Fredericks
L..

TO Ny Fellow Citizens OF Fredericks
burg, Va
large number Of my friends have ask.
Ell me TO become a candidate for she
office OF Commonwealth Attorney for
city OF fredericksburg and at their solici.
tation have decided and hereby an.
nounee myself as a candidate for shat
position. OF course my success at the
polls In November depends upon thesup-
port OF my friends and earnestly ask
that support II elected shall with my
best ability endeavor to perform the
duties required OF this position, and /
shall execute those duties without fear
or favor Respectfully,
VIM. W. Rutxner
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
PLAN TO WED FAILS

Failure to bring with them pastoral
letter Of Identification upset the matri-
monial plans of Miss Teresa NJ. Jones.
of Warrenton, Va, and Charles
Spashott, of Washington, who visited
Rockville. Md, Saturday for the pur-
pose of getting married, and the young
folks were forced TO return to their
homes without having the knot tied.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED

Mamie Watts, a l3-year old girl.
daughter of Lawrence Watts. was in
stantly killed Monday by a load fired
from shotgun in the hands Of the IL
year old son of Henderson Smith. The
prrties are all colored and live about
two miles from town. A coroner's jury
rendered a verdict Of accidental shoot
ing. Colonial Beach Record.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
Declares She viii Succeed Mrs. Eddy.

Baltimore. sept 2o-Declarlng that
IN dlNiae revelation she was desie.
mated a. tht successor OF Mrs Eddy
IN the leadership Tor the Christian
Science faith Mrs. Erskine has laid
claim 20 the leadership. Mrs Ersklre.
who is Baltimore woman. mas been
attending meetings Of the Christian
Science faith for about four months BE-
Is said. but It not a member Of the
church
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the HARDWOOD and Freder-
icksburg Telephone Co. will 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
y. w. Irvine, Secretary.
II. j. Shopof, President s2l ct
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
Hospitals Benefit by Opium, Seizures.

Manila. Sept 2O.-The insular gov
eminent soon viii ship to the bureau
OF insular affairs az Washington nearly
half ,on Of opium taken in customs
seizures The government plans 10 ex-
change the opium for medicine for hos
pitfalls ia the Philippines.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
VIRGINIA DOG SELLS FOR S265

Mr.. w. n. Lipscomb sold this week
his English pointer, palmetto Nell, -
70 Louis Washer, of Richmond, for $3.50.
She will be run by her new owner in the
coming Continental Pointer Club Of
America and Virginia Carolina field
trials. Manassas Journal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
Banner Year For Patent ome.

Washington. Sept 20.-The last fis.
cal year was the patent Offices banner
year. The report Of the commissioner
will show that there were issued a..
S32 patents. 229 more than the pre-.
vlous year and far in excess Of such
business ever done in single year
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
PUBLIC SALE
OF A VALUABLE
RappahaunOCk Valley Farm

Pursuant 70 the provisions Of de
cree Of the Circuit court Of King George
county. Virginia. entered on the 9th
day of September. 1909. in the chancerv
cause Of Robb IS. Robb. the under
signed special commissioners will sell
Tor cash, subject 20 the confirmation Of
me court. at public auction AT King
George Court House. ON
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
WANTED

For the school term 1909 and 1910.
several white teachers for Potomac
school district, King George county.
Applicants must present certificates in
tull force. Session beginning Oct 4th.
1909. John n. Peed, Clerk, Owens, Va.
slS-lw
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
TAFT MEETS
JAPAN'S ENJOYS
Welcomes Commercial Mission
TO This Country.
DRANK TOAST TO MIkADO
The President IN His Speech PAID a
Tribute 20 the japanese Fer Their
Industry and Patriotism and Greeted
Each One Personally.

Minneapolis. MINI. Sept 20.-Presi-
dent Tart met the fifty members OF the
Japanese commercial mission 10 the
United States bade them a hearty
welcome 10 the country. assured them
of the lasting friendship OF the Amerl-
car people. paid a tribute to their
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
For RENT

Two large rooms on Commerce street,
IN the Chichester building, over A. b.
Bolts & Co. s Office. These rooms are
suitable for Offices or living rooms.
Apply to j. Conway Chichester. l-s-tf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
BOY FIRES CAR OF CATTLE
cleefully Applies Match That Roasts
Helpless Creatures

Pittsburg. Sept pa boy set Are
to the straw IN cattle car on sii
ing near Washington. Pa. to see what
effect il would have on the cattle. Ten
OF them burned to death and a mum.
Der OF others had to be shot.
The boy was gleeful. according to
persons who saw him from a distance.
until he saw the mischief be had caus
ed and then he fed The police are
looking FOR him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
DIED FROM WOUND

Master VIM. Mansfield, Jr., son of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mansfield, Sr. of Bar
louisville, while out hunting accidentally
shot himself through the shoulder. The
arm was amputated and everything
done to save the young mans life. but
he died Sept 3, aged Is years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
WANT EGGS. PouITRY &C

We have opened a produce business
at 800 Commerce St, next door to Park
Hotel. We will pay highest cash prices
for all kinds of country produce. Bring
US your eggs. poultry, etc. Eastern
Prod. Co., r. d. Fritter, Mgr. If
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
BIDS WANTED

once Of the State Highway Commission,
Richmond, Va, Sept. 8, 1909.
Bids will be received at this Office nm
III II O'Clock noon Saturday, September
18th, 1903, for the construction of / 10
miles of gravel road in Stafford county.
opposite Fredericksburg, Va.
Plans and specifications can be seen
at this Office or at the office Of G. b.
Wallace, fredericksburg, Va. Further
information furnished on application to
this office.
A certified check for $500 to accom-
pany each bid. The right is reserved
to reject any and all bids.
p. St. j. Wilson.
State Highway Commissioner.
sl4l6t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
REAL ESTATE WANTED

We have buyers for real estate on
Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers.
Last your property with us at once.
Piedmont Real Estate Agency,
tf Fredericks burg. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
NURSE WANTED

Reliable, settled woman as nurse,
good wages and comfortable home.
Address, with references, 2l04 Mt.
Royal Terrace, Baltimore, Md. s2l-3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
WANTED

Have you farm, timber or mineral
lands for sale? Send full description,
location and price to NJ. F. Sims, Route
z, Wichita KS. SPLIT
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21

Capt. Kent, Republican nominee for
Governor, has declined TO discuss his
attitude on bill referring the question
OF Statewide prohibition to the vote of
the people.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-21
A NO-TIP HOTEL

Tip-ridden London is i'm a ferment of
excitement. An up-to-date hotel has
been established there in which moder-
ate charges are made for food and lOdg-
ing. and all employees who solicit or &C
cept tips are discharged. II Is doing a
land-ofiice business. while other hotels.
which have been Jacking up prices and
permitting their employees 70 force
guests TO give bigger tips or suffer from
inattentiOn, are drifting toward bank
ruptcy. Ii is asserted that one of the
newest and handsomest hotels In the
metropolis has been run at a loss of
SlO.OOO.OOO to its shareholders. mainly
because of efforts 10 fleece tourists and
others by eXtortiOnate prices and by
countenancing the work Of the gang Of
tip harpies employed therein.
As soon as the no-tip hotel was open
ed there was a rush for il that staggcr-
ed even its proprietors. IL could have
been filed twice over. The exodus from
the tip hotels caused CONSERVATION
among the financial hackers. managers.
and employees Of such places. Opinion
Is expressed here now that other no-tip
hotels will be opened and that the older
hostelries viii be forced in self-defense
TO join IN the crusade against tips -
New York Press.
The popularity Of this new hotel
will not surprise the travelling
American who has been plagued in
this country and abroad for many
years with the necessity Of tipping
every employe- Of the hotel he enters
who has occasion TO brush his
clothes, serve his food or bring him
ice water. and it will be- gratifying
10 know that at least some one has
been philanthropic enough to start a
hotel where it is against the rule 10
tip the naughty Individual who
stands back Of your chair in the
dining-room and whose look of con-
tempt we are glad 10 avoid by hand
ing out the cash. Nothing under a
quarter will win even a thank YOU
from this individual. who considers
his tip as no less due him than the
money we pay the hotel or restau-
rant for the meal we partake Of
We trust that the example set 10y
our London friends will be quickly
followed on this side Of the Atlantic
The Washington baseball team will
remain under the same management.
which is a roundabout way Of saying
that it will again hc found at the
bottom next year.
Secretary Ballinger has been up
held by the president. With his
weight Mr.. Taft finds ii easy to up
hold his light weight secretary.
President Taft got a big reception
in Chicago as a baseball fan. The
contrast will be sad when he quits
baseball for the tariff
Senator Aldrich is not only smart
enough to frame a tariff bin. but is
also smart enough TO leave its de-
Tense TO others.
1t is a safe bet that DR.. Cook will
never be made an honorary member
Of the Delta Kappa Epsilon.
Temperature at the pole is one of
the few things which needs revision
upward.
Why not let Peary and Cook settle
it by a pole vault