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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
A DANCE IN CAROLINE

Spring Grove" the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. &. DeJarnette, in Caroline county.
was the scene OF a most enjoyable dance
on Friday night. The participants were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel DeJaruette. Mr..
and Ms. Dudley George, Mrs Fannie
Dew. Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Davis. Mr.
aud Mrs. Alex Wright, Mr.. and Mrs
Camp. Mr. aud Mrs. boswell. Mr.. and
Mrs. L. Il. Jst,r, Mr.. and Mrs Rob
Richardson. Misses Lucie Tyler. Wool
folk, sallie Voolfolk, Hanover; Shep
ard, Richmond. Va; c. DeJsrnette
Florence Grayatt. Louise Cox. Annie
Burke. Lncie Barke, Name Noble. Rich
monc; Saunders, Richmond; RoxIev.
Louisa county; Peal Cobb, Rebe Collins.
Beatrice Collins, Anoie Collins. Pearl Col
line, Ella Camp. Sallie Hargrove Estelle
Collins, Julia Collins, Lucille Collins
II. NJ. DeJarnette. DR..
Cobb, DR.. Davis. Phil Dew. John Turner,
Eldred Turner, Turner. Louisa; W. +.
Jennings, John Clarke, Clarence TAYLOR
Hanover; Willie Voolfolk, James d.
Burke, Robt. Jeter, A s Gorge. Athol
Collins, Chss Collins. Chas Collins. Sr /;
Master Chas. Tyler. John Cox, James
Collins, p. Campbell, A. Saunders.
Richmond; Burke Collins, Hanover:
Joe Willis DeJsrnette, Charlie Hargrova.
John Walter Wilson, Richmond: Custis
Lee Coleman, Richmond
The music was furnished by the Glee
Club Band. of Richmond Refreshments
were served at II O'Clock. The dancing
was resumed and kept up until 1 a m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
INTEREST INCREASES
The Drummer Evangelist Speaks
10 a Packed House on
Satisfaction

There l. no diminishing ~ the mighty
tnrongs which nightly crowd the BaDtist
church Long before the service con.
mences the room Il filed: indeed before
the doors open, the people are standing
on the outside waiting In order 10
secure a choice seat. Last weeks work
on the part of Mr Garland will he al.
ways memorable In the religious history
OF tne city. Possibly no preacher IN one
weeks time has led the people To snch
interest by the simple. but -. --erful pre-
sentation OF the scripture stony. ALWAYS
outtressiDg scripture with scripture lie
u truly learned In the scripture and "a
pr -efnlnently a man OF one book The
work done has been mainly IN a mighty
upheaval OF religious life on the mari ~
christians themselves. Nr. Garland has
oeen speaking almost every night and
every afternoon to protesting Christians
and when Friday night he asked how
many would Join him in a special prayer
AT or near clock Saturday morning
IN behalf oil the unsaved os Frederieks-
burg great number all over the house
signified their willingness by liting their
hands
In such dense throng IL = very diff
cult Tor those In the rear OF the church
20 see, especially IN these DAYS of Merry
widow hats. and so II came TO mass
much 70 the qualification Of the men
that Mr.. Garland gently asked the lad,es
10 remove their hats and many. very
many compiled not ell but IL Is snspected
that they will do so tonight
The singing was very good as usual
Mrs. p. Rowe sang that charminv
old piece, The Good Old Fashioned
way, and the choir Joined 10 on the
chorus
Mr.. Garland spoke Friday night on
Satisfied, taking his text from Prov.
l4;l ,. last clause. He then proceeded
10 snow that the only real satisfaction
tnat Is TO be had comes from the religion
OF LORD Jesus. The satisfaction that
comes from the world Is only temporary.
de made an earnest appeal to men To-
come TO Christ and hnd that which sat
iSned them when they We're IN trouble,
when they We're In sorrow, when thew
We're in death and when they faced the
Judgment day.
He told a beautiful incident 10 relating
the death scene OF Capt. Wright. when
ne was killed In the wreck OF his own
train lew years notwithstanding the
railroad mans resignation. his patieut
endurance of suffering and his PRAYER
that a wounded breakman might have
another chance TO accept Christ and thus
pr-pare for eternity.
Over two hundred gathered at the
Friday afternoon service and Mr.. Gar
land gave the second OF his Bible rad
inee on the Spirit Filled Lie. which was
fret class.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
COLLEGE SPIRIT

There was a meeting OF the students OF
fredericksburg College Friday, Feb. 4th.
1909, at the College Hall, ju.t preceding
the daily program. This meeting was
chiefly Tor the purpose OF stirring I'D a
whole lot OF college spirit.
The movement was started by the or
gsnization OF the senior class under the
leadership OF Prot. WV. Rankin. Mr.J.
W. Hassell was appointed by the senior
class TO present the question to the
student body.
Mr.. Hassell proposed that the other
collegiate classes follow the example OF
the seniors IN systematic organization
and that the student body should all
unite In getting up some rousing yells
and songs
Under his direction the student body
was organized as follows: Miss Jessie
Nay Wicker, president; Mr.. Charles
Saunders. vice president; MIR. Dewry
Jones. secretary and treasurer; Mr..
Marsden Smith as leader OF the wells and
songs.
Ii was proposed that the college have
college night" next month, in which
the classes shall appear under their re-
spective colors, and wake up things
with few good yells and songs. The
program was arranged for that night at
follows: Music and speeches, a play by
the Philodaphine Literary Society and
another short play by the III Lambda
Sigma
Mr.. Shaw, the professor OF English.
followed with a speech which was earn
est and To the point. He emphasizei the
necessity OF class loyalty, enthusiasts
support OF athletics and college spirit in
general
Mr.. Rankin addressed the student body
In a lew words which showed his well
known aud wide-awake college spirit
proposing class contests and suggesting
many features which would add interest
To college night His speech was a
good one and aroused the whole school
To the widest enthusiasm.
Mr.. Rosebro expressed bis approval Of
this movement, promising IL his hearty
support and encouragement
The meeting adjourned, each student
feeling that our college had awakened 10
a new and enlivening enterprise. That
we are going to do more than has ever
been done before to make our college
successful pure college slang. we're
going ID make things "hum "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
JUNIOR AND SENIOR SPEAKING
interesting Occasion at tho Collage.

The hrst division Of the Junior and
Senior Classes Of Fredsricksburg College
delivered their essays and orations Fri.
day highs At the College Hall tosan ap-
preciativs audience.
The orations and essays were Of the
best order and showed good deal of
preparation. The speakers conducted
themselves admirably and are to be con-
grstuiaied upon their Efforts The cue
tom OF requiring the Juniors and Seniors
To speak has BEEN inaugurated this year
Tor the first time. and the faculty are
very much gratined with the speakers
Mrs. Ninde ided much TO the occasion
by two vocal selections. Those who de-
llvered orations were Messrs. Emory
Washburn and Lyle Jones. The essay
lets were Misses Grace Butler. Margue-
rite Barnes. little May Fulton, Jennie
Somerville and jamie Bishop.
The second division will have their er-
ercises next Friday night and several
musical selections will be added TO the
regular program
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
DIRECTORS OF FAIR
Committees Appointed and Preparations
For Next Exhibition Commence.
NEXT FAIR SEPT. 20. 20 AND 30

A meeting Of directors % the Fair So
ciety was held Friday With ths folio wing
present: T. +. Morrison. president:
David Hirsh. vice president: Capt ). J
= linn, secretary; Capt. n. Is Rowe. Col.
+. u. Cole. Messrs. st Geo X. FitEhugh.
ii b. Lane, q. W. Shepherd, c. II. Hur-
kamp, q L boulwsre, l.. W. Lsndram,
j. X. Rawlings. 4. T. Rowe
Capt Rowe reported that the grounds
had been rented for 1909. at an advance
In rent over last year. He also stated
that fence iuclosing the grounds l. IA had
condition. The building OF a new fence
and number of other improvements
were discussed by Col. Cole aud several
other directors. and COMMITTEES on
Grounds requested To bring in estim ates
OF cost
The time Tor holding mex fair was Fixed
for sept. 2Sth. 29th and aOth.
President Morrison announced his
standing committees a. iOllows:
STANDING COMMITTEES
f1nance-St Geo. X. Fitzhugh, f. d.
Cole. T. McCracken
Fair Grounds. Buildings. Rsnting-M
Rowe. Il. McCracken, 4. J. Quinn. &.
h. HurKamp. r. ID. Co'e, Henry Warden.
Premium Lists. j. Quinn, A. p.
Rowe, q. I. Boulware. A. NJ. Garner. st.
Geo. Fitzhugh, c. II. Hurkamp Hen.
~ Dannehl
Special Premiums-G W. Shepherd A.
Rowe. J. X. Rawlings. Henry War-
den. 5. Bradford. A. r Embrey.
Privileges. J Qninn. W. b Carter,
A, Embrey, A Z. Rove, N S. Chan
Race TracE-T. McCracken. C. II. Hur-
kamp. q. L. Boulwsre. T. J. Hayden,
A. Garner.
To Select Judges-Henry Warden. 5. s.
Bradford, st. Geo. X Fitzhugh, A. p.
Rowe. l. W. Landram.
invitations, Speakers and Reception
L. AcCracken. J. NJ. Griffin, A. + En-
brey, II. n lane. G. W. Shepherd. Alex
Pratt ]. y. Cray. e. II. Hurkanp. A. NJ
Garner. with the power to add the
names of citizens
SUPERINTENDENT or DEPARTMENTS
Dept. |. Horses and Mules-Henry
Warden, T. J Hayden, W. ID Carter. q
II. Boulware. NJ B Rowe
Dept 2. Cattle-M. b. Rowe. ] b.
Gray, Henry Dannehl. Alex. Pratt.
Dept 3. Sheep-Alex. Pratt. J. T Cole
man. NJ ;. Chancellor, Henry Warden.
Dept 4. Swine-J Is. Gray. G. T.
Boulware, S 5 Bradford. NJ. b. Rowe.
Dept .. POULTRY NJ Garner. "A. b
Lane, $. :. Bradford.
Dept. Farm Products-Henry Dan
nehl. l.. W Lsndrsm. J. y. Gray, NJ. s.
Chancellor, Henry Warden, J. NJ Gold
smith.
Dept. Z, Domestic Products-A. p.
Rowe, J. NJ. Griffin. Alex. Pratt, j. b
Gray.
Dept 8. Manufactured W. Ian
dram. Jas Rawlings. G T. Boulware.
j. Nj Griffin, W. ID. Carter. i # Cole
man.
Dept ., Trials OF speed-St Geo. r.
t1tznugh. t. McCrscken, W. d. Carter,
Z. II. Hurkamp, Henry Warden. :. s.
Bradford
Dept. 10, Sports. Diversions and Pro
gran n Hurkamp. A. i. Rowe. W
ID. Carter. Geo. ". shepherd. A. T. EN-
6rey, j. Gray, l.. W. Landrsm, J. NJ.
Goldsmith.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
ITEMS FROM KING GEORGE
King George Co, Va, Feb. G

King George Co, Va, Feb. 6.
We are glad to report that the revival
services 10 progress ia the Union Chapel,
at Colonial Beach, conducted by Rev.
Geo. H. Wiley. OF Richmond, and the
pastor, Rev X. g James. OF the Aetho-
dist church, are largely attended and
great goyd IL being accomplished. AL
ready there have been additions to the
membership OF the church, with more to
unite.
new z'nc root has been put on Old
Lambs Greek church, and the work sp-
proved and accepted by the vestry. Mr..
Howard Gilt was the contractor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Z. Berren left
yesterday for fredericksburg on impor-
tant business
Miss Florence Garnett left Thursday
for Washington, where she will be the
guest OF friends aud relatives for several
weeks.
But few persons in King George have
filled their icehouses aud we are anxious
ly looking Tor another cold wave OF long
er duration than any we have had
Rev. r @. James speat this week at
Colonial Beach
Mr. Frederick Robinson. OF Iowa, who
is guest OF his isthsr-in-law, Capt.
Murray + Taylor. near FRI dericksburx,
was a visitor at Hayes" the hospitable
home OF Mr.. Frank TAYLOR. recently, who
took him to VISIT Mr.. wilkins Teylor and
and Mas Lille. at Belle Grove.
Mrs. John r. Washington has returned
from visit to her daughter. Mrs. Willie
Drinkerd, in Charles Co., Md.
Miss Julis Washington. who Is q
student at Miss Dashield's school, at the
Beach. was a guest OF her cousins, the
Misses Garrett. at Spy Hill Saturday and
Sunday.
Mr.. J. c. Ninde Is visiting relatives in
Washington.
Mr.. C. Tlernan Darling has about con.
ciuded negotiation for Cleveland, the an
cestral home OF the King George Masons.
We will be sorry to lose the Mason farni-
iy from our neighborhood.
Judge Chichester and Mr.. Rec Hooe
were here on important business We'd
nesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
CAROLINE


9@aNaLI-ALLI||nT
Upper Zion. Va. Feb. 9Th. 1909
There was held here on Friday a meet.
Ing Of the citizens OF the community ~
discuss the feasibility OF establishing a
high school at this place Superintend-
cut EgglestOn was present aud made an
interesting and Instructive address. ex-
planning the advantages OF such a school
and the plan for securing t. After HIS
address subscription was taken for the
building aud In a lew minutes a thous-
and dollars was subscribed, and this sum
Will be almost certainly Increased TO ff-
teen hundred or two thousand dollars
The State will loan a thousand or more
dollars and three thousand dollar
building will b. erected on large and
convenient lot given by citizen OF the
nelShborhood. and by n xt fall the school
Will be In working order The people of
the community deserve much praise.
think. Tor their enterprise and iherality.
The mild open winter has enabled the
farmers to do n good deal OF out door
work, but we begin to feel apprp hensiye
lest we shall miss getting a supply OF ice
Mr. Geo. Haynes il the only one W..
have heard 81 who has housed any.
Mr. A Il Msrshsil met with a pair
iul accident last week in letting n hatchet
'oi VI hi- toot " men cut one OF Ills es
very hsdy lie Is confined TO the hou.e
at this ritiug, but will be- out in t. few
dsys.
There have bel some cases OF sewers
sickness IN the neighb rhood, but the
health OF the people generally has been
unusually good
Ground hog disciples are looking for
ward to much severe weather before the
spring opens, but last week,was as lovely
weather as one ever sees at this season
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
DEATH OF MRS. JOSEPH HELM

Mrs. Annie fin. wife of Mr.. Joseph
Hetiin. died at her home near Ruby.
In Stafford county Friday of pneumonia,
aged IS yeaTs
Mrs Hefiin is survived by her husband.
four boys and two daughters They are
Mrs. Maud Armstrong, Mrs BERTHE
Cooper. Aessrs- Herbsrt. Willie. Ernest
and Montgomery Helm. all Of Stafford.
Funeral from her late Sunday at d.
m conducted by Rev C. J Cummings.
lnterment at Rock Hill church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
FELL AT RINK AND
BROKE HER ARM

Miss sallie Arnold, pupil at the Col
lsee. while skating at the rink Saturday
nisht with Mr. Robt Mullen, tripped and
Tell, striking on her left arm which was
broken below the elbow.
The young lady was taken 10 the home
oil Mrs. X. +. Baird. where she boards.
and DR.. Chewing, who was summoned.
set the injured arm. Mise Arnold IL from
King George county. and Is getting on
Hicely.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
FARMS SOLD At AUCTION
Were Poprr Of the late J. ssls-rwo Of
Thsm Bring Good Prices.

Mr.. III Lewis Wallace. special commi.-
sioner. sold Monday 10 front OF thecourt-
house In this city three farms belonging
20 the estate OF the late J. Sale. as fol.
lows:
Albion IN Stafford coanty. ass
acres. Mr.. n. 3. Gresnlaw. oi Washing
ton, purchaser. Al $7125
Hayes the home place IN King
George. 3o1 acres. sold to Mr.. Alvin II
Rowe for 90 $40.
lnioes. 10 Caroline county. 232
$545. ''e7
N q. Kinsey WA. the ane,,oD...
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
GRAND RUSH
Opening Of the Store Of Rossho & BIO.

The opening OF the new and 10 cent
store of Aessrs. Rosebro & Bro Satur-
day morning excited the greatest inter
est. Before . O'Clock. the time OF the
opening. crowds gathered on the side
walks and extended into the street,
blocking Tor a time travel. When the
doors were opened there was q grand
rush TO buy. and the statesmen had all
they could do to wait on customers.
This continued during the whole day.
The stock Is large and complete. BUYERS
expressed satisfaction at their purchases
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
EXPERIENCED IN BUSINESS

IL doubtful about us. ask merchandise
eencies-Howard National Bank or the
Citizens National Bank OF Baltimore,
Nd. We handle Eggs. Poultry and
Butter exclusively. Batter Bros l19
W. Pratt Street. Baltimore, Md.
Prompt returns. Let Us have your
shipments.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
GOOD WORK
Splendid New School For Upper Zion

Superintendent OF Public Instruction
J. ID Egsleston addressed a public meet
ing In the interest OF better school facili-
ties at Upper Zion, in Caroline. on Fri
day and before he left four acres OF land
and 81 900 had been pledged for a new
school building to contain four rooms
and an assembly hall, and a committee
appointed to raise 81 900 additional.
Az soon a. tile Il done $4,000 will be
borrowed from the State. Thi- Il good
work on the part OF Mr.. Eggleston.
Supt. Washington and the people OF that
part Of the county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
SMALLPOX IN STAFFORD

DIR. F c. Pratt was called to see Mrs.
Lewis Stephens and Mr.. Tom Merryman.
at Stephens saw mill on Mr. lzard's
Little Falls" farm. 10 Stafford county.
euf found that they each had mild
case OF smallpox.
DIR. Pratt reported the case TO the au-
thorities Quarantine was established
and all IN that neighborhood will be vac
cinated
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
PH0h0GRAPH PARTY

Mr.. c. w. Ramsey, OF Pleasant View.
Spotsylvsnia county, gave phono-
graph entertainment Thursday night,
Inviting the neighbors. including the &C.
complished young daughter and son OF
OF Mr. Tom Faulkner. Whom Mr.. r un-
packed the machine It was found the re-
producer was broken. He skilfully whit
led q bone collar button to a needle
point. fixed 1t to the broken piece aud to
the smazsment OF all produced as sweet
music rs was ever heard from a graphic
phone.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
FIRE ALARM

The fire alarm was sounded Friday
night about II O'Clock, caused by a
blaze in the dividing fence between the
residences OF Mrs. W. l.. Watson aud Mr..
Thos. 5. Rodgers. The fire department
responded promptly. but the fire was
soon extinguished without it's assistance
Ii is thought the fire started from some
Goals shat had been thrown out on the
ash pile. A number of people turned out
despite the late hour. No danger was
done
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
MARRIED

Mr.. g. l. Riley and Miss Fannie Payne.
both OF this city. secured marriage
license from Clerk b Yates at the
clerks Office Saturday afternoon and
were married that night at 1870 by Rev.
W. l. Dolly at the Methodist parsonage.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
OYSTERS ON OLD BOTTLE

Capt. T. |. Radcliffe, of Millenbeck,
brought to our Office Saturday cluster
OF oysters. which numbered 10, all OF
which were large. They had formed on
the bottom OF an old champagne bottle
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
POLICE JUSTICE COURT

Officer w. N. Tansill arrested two
ira pc Saturday on the street for beg
e. he brought them before Justice
DAanehl. Two were ordered out OF
town; the third one, VIM. Kinney, was
held Tor Investigation. Two other par
ties sere fined.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
OPERATION PERFORMED

Mrs. James II. Boggs, OF King George
Z. h wac operated on few days ago
at the Emergency Hospital, in Washing
ton. by her brother, DR.. A. Barnes Hoos.
She Is doing nicely.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
At ST. GEORGES

Rev. DR.. Wallis, OF the Theological
seminary, near Alexandria, preached at
st. Georges Episcopal church Sunday
morning aud administered the Holly
Communion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
BEAUTIFUL WEATHER

Saturday morning was ideal weather.
1t was truly spring. A light rain fell
Friday night, but the wind which fol-
lowed IL left bot little trace OF the damp
ness. The sun shone brightly and the
thermometer registered 60 at a m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
TO ENTERTAIN THEIR FRIENDS

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarance 4. Howard. of
Kenmore" have sent out cards to their
friends Tor an AT Home" Friday night
Feb. 18th, from to IL O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
A GOLDEN cow

Mrs Ashton Elicit has what might be
termed a golden COW. From last May to
January LIST, Mrs. Ellett. besides supply
Ing her table. has sold $50 80 worth OF
milk from this one cow-Hanover Her.
cid.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
CARDS FOR EUcHRe PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. Stansbury Wallace have
Issued Invitations to their friends for
cards at their home Friday night. Feb
18th, $3.50 O'Clock. Euchre will be plaved
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
SNOW

1t set In showing In earnest Sunday
about 2 O'Clock. and continued until o
at night. The snow reached depth OF
several inches. Monday was bright and
cold.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09

You lose 10 cents on every dollar you
spend, unless you spend It at X. Wallace
Garner 4 Co e. while their special offer IL
IN effect.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
WED IN WASHINGTON

George A. Hart. OF Hanover county.
and Miss Ashton Starktate, OF Caroline
county, by the Rev. J. B. Mclaughlin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
FREDERICKSBURG WINS AGAIN

The rink opened Friday night with a
last and exciting game Tree OF roughness.
between the Mckinley Manual Training
school and the local team. The first
hal ended ia a tie OF 6 to g. but 10 the
second hall the home team made a or. at
dash aud spirit and outcla.sed the visit
tors In passing and shooting There
VIII be "A great game between Corcoran
Cadets OF Washington and the local
team here "Wednesday, Feb. 10. Line up:
Fredericksburg. Mckinley Manual T. $
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-09
MONEY TO LOAN

Money to loan on good real estate in
sums OF $500 and 81 900. Apply to
II. Lewis Wallace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-08
CALL IT A STEP BACKWARD.
Civil Service Reformers Oppose the
Census Bill

The National Civil Service Reform
League wants to defeat the bill prov ding
for 1000 additional clerks for the next
census, to be appointed in non-competitive
examinations. To this end d special com
mittee. composed of William Dudley
Fouke, former civil service commissioner;
Eliot II. Goodwin Of New York and Rich
ard II. Dana of Boston. has sent 10
every senator circular letter criticising
the bill.
In speaking of the matter Nj. Foulke
says:
1t is simply reversion TO the old
spois system. The thirteenth census
ought to be placed in the classified serv-
ice
The circular letter has quotations from
several sources. all of which attack the
appointment of clerks by non-competitive
examinations. The burden of the mes
sage to the senators is that the method is
corrupt, and il cites instances of diSsatiS-
faction arising from the last census.
Harry II. Newcomb, chief of the division
Of agriculture in the twelfth census, is
quoted follows:
"One consequence of the spells system
as applied to the twelfth census was the
employment of an unnecessarily large
number of clerks. 1t was far easier in
my own experience to obtain score of
additional clerks at an annual cost of
from $4,000 TO $24 900 than to secure an
expenditure of $1,000 for supplies which
would save the labor of twenty clerks