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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
sENORITA PAZ FERRER.

ted a few days ago. disinherits his
daughters in favor of Portet. his asso-
clate. who now resides in Liverp OIL
and Soledad Villafranca. who has he II
variously referred to as his second
wife and his friend" Ferrer spe-
cially disowned his daughters in his
will.
All previous statements in regard to
Ferrer's will have said that he left
everything to his three daughters.
Trinidad. Paz and Carmen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02

Love must he cultivated and can be
increased by judicious culture. as wild
fruits may double their bearing under
the hand Of q gardener. and love can
dwindle and die out ~ neglect. as
choice flower seeds planted in poor
soil dwindle and grow single. Harriet
Beecher Stowe
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS.
The Latest Closing Prices For Product
and Live Stock.

The Latest Closing Prices For Product
and Live Stock.
PHILADELPHIA - FLOUR quiet
winter low grades, s4.50G475; winte
clear, s490Q5.10; city mills, fancy
$G06.25. -
RYE FLOUR quiet, at $4.15Q43'
per barrel .o
WHEAT steady; No. 2 red, $iltF
116.
CORN steady; No 2 yellow. local
69GS91ec. ~
OATS firm; No. 2 white, 46G46hc.
lower grades. 45c.
POULTRY: Live firm; hens, 14G
14lkc.: old ROSTERS, lie. Dressed firm
choice fowls. 16c.; old ROSTERS, 12c.
BUTTER steady; extra creamery
Csc. per h.
EGGS steady; selected, "a a SEC.
nearby, Sic; western, Sic.
POTATOES firm: per bush, 6OQ6
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
Fine $4,000 and One Year For importer

New York, Oct 3O-Philip Musica
member of the cheese importing firm
Of A. Musica & Son. who PLEADED
guilty to defrauding the government
by conniving at a plan for under
weighing by customs weighers. wa
sentenced by Judge Holt. in the Unit
ed States circuit court, to one year,
imprisonment in Elmira reformatorl
and to pay a fine OF $4,000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
PAID CASH TO COOKS GUIDE
Gen. Ashton Says He Gave 5arrill Be
tween 500 and 5000 For Affidavit

Washington. Oct. 30.-I paid Bar
rill. DR. Cooks Mount McKinlel
guide, between 800 and 5000 for tbs
deposition in which he stated that the
explorer did not reach the summit
of Mount Mckinley by fourteen
miles"
This statement is made by Genera
James II. Ashton, of Tacoma. Wash.
and now in this city for few days
He is the man who rounded up the
guides and others employed by DR.
Frederick A. Cook in his ascent Of
Mount Mckinley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
New Disease Killing Horses.

New Egypt, N. j., Oct. SO.-Horse
owners are alarmed at the spread OF
a new disease among the local stock.
Several horses have died and many
more are sick. The disease Is similar
In its symptoms to chills and fever and
is marked by great pain.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02

Canal Zone Governor Hasn't Resigned
Lexington. KY. Oct 3O.-Joseph c
8. Blackburn. governor Of the Panam,
canal zone. who arrived for a two
weeks visit to his farm in Woodward
county. denied he had resigned the
governorship. and said he had no in
tention of resigning.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
SAW REMOVED APPENDIX
Just Out OF Hospital After Operation
Lad Explained From Specimen.

Williamsport. Pa. Oct. 30.-The ply
siology class in Professor Kiess' room
of the public schools had a unique OBJ
ject lesson. The lesson was about
the appendix.
Earl Biddle. aged sixteen years, a
member of the class. who has just
come out of the hospital after an oper'
alton for appendicitis. was present
with his removed and diseased appen.
dix In bottle of alcohol and explain
ed from the picked specimen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
Stretch OF IN, Imaaination

II suppose be is still building cas-
ties In Spain"
NO; he Is getting litue closer tc
home"
What now
Rubber Plantations 10 Mexico"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
sOCR TO FLY ACROSS OCEAN
Zeppelin Believes Balloon Will Make
Transatlantic Trip.

New York. Oct. 30-Among the no
tables who arrived here from Europe
vas Otto Kahn, the banker Among
the interesting experiences of Mr.
Kahn during his visit abroad was a
ride in the Zeppelin airship.
Il believe" said Mr.. Kahn. that the
science of navigating the air will pro
gress TO a practical end. Count Yep
pelin assured mt that within two
years Zeppelin dirigible balloon will
cross the Atlantic ocean. He really be
heved this. and see no reason to dis
pute his assertion"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02

"Your chauffeur is exceedingly care
full. Was he ever In an accidentf'
Yes: some one ran over him once
and be knows how II feels "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02

Stymie (whO has dalled too long Mt
the clubhouscl- Hey. old man. What
chuh wanter tee up two balls for?
Green (ditto)- That's all right. old
chap. Can't You see I'm driving with
two clubs Puck.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
Fooled.

II started out This morning TO look
for an honest dollar"
Are you still looking"
NO. / found q substitute that an
expert couldn't tell from the real thing
II they were side by side"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02

Ela-The paper tells Of woman be
ing arrested for resisting an officer
Stella. don't see how anybody could
resist q man In uniform.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
Couldn,t hsIn Himself.

"They say he Is awfully IN love with
her"
Il don't see how he can be. she is so
unaitractive."
"Rui you forget
What"
THAT She Is so determined"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
Watching the Star.

"What is Cholley doing for amuse
ment now"
Taken up amateur astronomy,
thihk"
What makes you think thatY'
"Well. he has an Office with q plate
glass window that looks right across
to where the chorus ladies congregate."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
She Didn't Like Il.

Papa says I'm not old enough TO
marry
Did he? Well, IN bet be wouldn't
have liked II IL somebody had asked
him 10 wait about marrying until be
was long past thirty"
"Sirr'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
PROF. FERRER'S WILL

olsinherits Daughters For Second
Wife and Associate.
Paris, Oct 30.-A dispatch from
Barcelona to the Matin says the will
Of Professor Ferrer, who was execu-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
Southern Railway

| - - - W@@~ = - ~ - "
N. B. Following schedule figures published a
information. and are not guaranteed.
Schedule effective Oct. 10th. 1909.
Trains leave Washington from New Unioi
Station.
7:30 a. m. Daily-Local for Warrenton. Danville
/ and way stations.
$50 a. m. Daily-Local for Harrisonbur1 Va.
| 900 a. M Daily-United States Fast Mail
| First-class coaches and drawing sleepins
car to Birmingham & New Orleans. Dining car
service.
loo p. m. Week Days Local for warrenton and
| Strasburg.
4:l0 D. m. Daily Birmingham Special and
Florida Limited. Through coaches and sleeping
car 10 Columbia. Savannah and Jacksonville
Sleeping car to Augusta and Aiken. Sleeping
car 10 Birmingham. Dining car service. Tourists
to California Monday. Wednesday. Thursday and
Friday.
Ais D. m. Week Days-Local for Harrisonburs
and way stations on Manassas Branch.
ass p. m. Daily-Local for Warrenton and
Charlottesville.
Limited (via Lynchburg) First class coach and
sleeping car to Roanoke. Knoxville, Chattanooga,
sleeping car to New Orleans. Dining-car service
le:45 D. m. Daily-New York. Atlanta and New
servation cars TO New Orleans; sleeping car to
Ashevile, Atlanta, New Orleans. Sleeping car TO
Charlotte. Dining-car service.
40 q. m. Daily-Memphis Special Through
bittpiuk cars anu Cudcueo W fsodhohcs ti.'~f
Chattanooga, Nashville and Memphis Washing
ton sleeping car open 1000 y. m. Dining car
service.
Through trains from the South arrive Washing
ton $50 a. m $50 M. l0:40 a. M, daily; I;eop.
m. and loss D. m. 1918 a. ~ daily, harris2n-
burg li:45 a. m. week days and $50 p. m. 9sliy:
From Charlottesville, 945 A. m. $3.50 D. M nno go
.. m. Local from Warrenton arrives STU L. M
week days.
Trains leave Richmond: l0:4b a. n. ana lad ?.
m. Daily Express for all points South
500 a m Daily Local for Danyille and CnaIlotpe'
500 %. m. except Sunday. Local for keysyille.
le0 m except Sunday and 2:l5 y. m. Monday.
Wednesday and Friday for West Point
t.s0 Q. nj except Sunday. for West Point. con.
meeting with York River Line for Baltimore. Mon
day. Wednesday and Friday.
fickets. sleeping-caT reservations, and detailed
information can be had at ticket Office. 706 18th
Sc, sO5 St N. W., and New Union Station
Baxraee checked through from hotels and reel
dences Cab service.
c. II. ACKERT, v. p. and Gen. Man.
s. II. HARDWICK, Pass. Traffic Mgr.
n. Il. CARY, Gen. Psss. Agent.
L. s. BROWN. General Agent.
Washington. ID. G.
s. E. Burgess, D. P; A..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
Would Be Nice.

Il tell you that the world shall yet
give me what deserve he ranted.
THAT will be nice" replied his wife,
trying to view her back in the mirror
II look well In black. - Houston Post
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02

"That picture lacks atmosphere"
"Sure. 1t is painting Of the moon
and the scientists tell Us II has no at
mosphere."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
RIPANS.

There is scarcely any condition of i'll
health that is not benefited by the
occasional use of RIPANS Tabule.
For sale by druggists. The Five cent
packet Is enough for an ordinary occa-
sion. The family bottle, so cents, con-
tains a supply for year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
He Knew.

Clerk-Here boy, that hall dollar Is
no good
Boy-It Is too guess ought tc
know. My own father made II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
Live Stock Markets.

PITTSBURG Union Stock Yards
CATTLE active; choice, s6.50q7.
SHEEP strong; prime wethers, $4.6O
OATS; culls and common, $1.5043;
lambs, s466.S0; veal calves. SS.50G9.
HOGS active; prime heavies, sS.05
OSLO: mediums, S7956S; heavy
Workers. $7S5@795; light Workers.
s760@775; pigs. $7.25Q750; roughs,
$6.50G740.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
Sc Unreasonable

"Jack's furious a, me "
Whats the troubleY
Because didn't keep what | gave
him ="
How unjust. What was M
any promise"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02

In going TO Niagara
To pat its lovely main
Dcr1 get too neal the water.
On you may miss YOU train
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02

Marriage may be failure. but When
il comes Ia aimony following suit It's
the limit
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02

Many Of the Objectionable features
t. being rich might be eliminated by
removing Tie poor from the face OF
the globe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02

There is no grace In benefit that
sticks to the fingers. Seneca.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
By DUNCAN ~ Smith

II l. hard to understand bow any
body can elect to be ~ when he can
get his picture 10 the paper by being
cured and writing IA testimonial.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
Stops Lameness

Much Of the chronic lameness
in horses is due to neglect.
See that your horse is not al
lowed to go lame. Keep Sloan's
Liniment on hand and apply at
the first sign of stiffness. It's
wonderfully penetrating - goes
right to the spot II relieves the
soreness - limbers up the joints
and makes the muscles elastic
and plant.
Here's the Proof.
Mr.. G. T. Roberts Of Resaca, Ga,
RED. No. {, Box q, writes -" have
used your Liniment on horT for swee-
ney and effected a thorough cure. ! al
50 removed a SPAWN on a mule. This
SPAWN was as large as guinea egg. In
my estimation the best remedy for lane
ness and soreness is
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02

8. z. Burgess. ID. p. A..
Richmond. Va
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-13
THE AUDITORIUM.

"WOnderful" is the word on every ones lips at the finish of the acrobat ic act presented by the Alrona- Toeller troupe at the Auditorium this week. Ge )rCe s. Banks. a monologuist of more than ordinary ability has a new and original line of jokes and stories which keep the house with him from start to finish. The sketch presented by Percy Pollock and Miss Theln1a Englan. entitled "A Bad Actor" is class in every respect The make up of Mr. Pollock is particularly good and well suited for the part Miss Arglin is cute and vivacious and holds the closet attention Of the audience throughout the entire act. Grace or ma, natural comedienne, occupies out a line of thesfunniest kind of talk. The well known soprano, Lillian Nor relle, was greeted with a budst of ap- plause as soon as she appeared to sing the beautifully illustrated and catchy Indian song, Napanee. which she hand led in her usual first-class manner. The Italian operatic song which Miss Morrelle sang in a pretty library set ting with full house lights was an in stntaneous hit. In the motion picture Inc tvo especially good films will be shown in A Fair Exchange, which tells the story of George Eliot's Silas War ner. and The Blight of Sin, which is particularly instructive. The remain der of the pictures will be up to the standard maintained by this house.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-13
TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM

missioners for New London County: l hereby apply for a license to sell and
 exchange spirftuous and intoxicating liquors. ale. lager beer, Rhine wine
 and cider in the building at 8 Franklin
 street, Town Of Norwich, except in the rooms and apartments in said bufldinR's any part or parts of which arg cut on or partitioned in such nIanner.zaa stp form booths, side rooms. or retiring rooms. My place of business is not located within two hundred feet in a
 direct line from any church edifice or public or parochial school. or the premises pertaining thereto,zs or any postoffice public library, or cemetery. Dated at Norwich. this 12th day Of October, A, D. 1909 James 0'Conne14, Applicant. We. the undersigned, arc electors and taxpayers, owning real estate, of the Town of Norwich. and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application of James oConneu for a
 license, and hereby certify that said applicant is d suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said applics ton. Dated at Norwich this 12th day of october. "A. D. 1909. Albert L. Potter, Never Blumenthal Nicholas Tsrrant, Ellis Raphael Rutherford c. Plaut l hereby certify that the above named sigaers and endorsers are electors and taxpayers. owning real estate in the Town of Norwich. Dated at Norwich, this 18th day of October. A. D.. 1909. Cbas S., Holbrook, Town Clerk oct13W
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-13
WHAT lsl GOING ON TONIGHT
Moving Pictures and Illustrated Songs

Moving Pictures and Illustrated Songs It Breed Theater.
 Vaudeville and Motion Pictures al Auditorium Motion Pictures and Illustrated Songs at Olympic Theater.
 Revival Service at the Armory
 Goethe lodge No. 79, I. o. o. F, meets in Ponemah Hall. Taftville.
 Norwich Grange. No. 172, P. of H. meets in Pythian Hall.
 Local No S4S, L B. E. w., meets in Carpenters Hall.
 Thames counGil. No. 1851, R. A. meets in Foresters' Hall. Norwich Lodge. No. 12, A. o. U, Wr meets in Germania Hall. .- Painters and Decorators Union meets in c. l.. L. Hall.
 Sachem Chapter, No. 57, O. E. S., meets in Buckingham Memorial.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-13
FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-Carload of northern po- tatoes. Vermont Central station J B.. Bates. oct12d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-13
A stuhhorn cindereIla.

Another of those big. breezy musical shows from the metropolis of the west comes to the Broadway theater to- night.
 Tis is one of the latest Chicago. pro- auctions bearing the title of "A Stub born Cinderella" and it comes almost direct from the New Princess theater where It has been playing to capacity houses since it's opening. "A Stubborn Cinderella" is under the personal man = Cinderella Is under the personal di- rection of MT. Mort H. Singer, which should be sufficient to prove that a performal ce Of the first magnitude will be seen here.
 The cast is headed by the dashing and brilliant Harry Stone, who previ- ous to his engagement with "A Stub born Cinderella" was one Of Henry w. Savage's principal comedians. Miss Grace Edmond has the part of Lady Leslie, and besides her many other charms has a beautiful soprano voice, which she uses effectively in num- Der of songs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-13
VIEWS AND VARIETIES
Clever sayinas

Stella-Is she in her declining yearsY Bella-No; her accepting years Judge.
 What sort of a woman Is his wife - Splendid. She refused three invita- tions to join afternoon card olubs."- Detroit Free Press
 Cholly-Doctor. want something for my head. Dr. Gruffy-My dcaJ fellow. I wouldn't take 1t as a gift Ideas.
 First moth-Hello. neighbor. se, you are dressed for the ball Secont moth-Yes. How do l look in thii dress suit7-chicago News
 You should have faith in human nature" said the man Of kindly in- stincts. "Yes." sneered the New Yorf official. "and lose my Job as customi inspector.-Washing Star.
 Parent-Willie, my father used t whip me when behaved as badly H you are doing. Willie-Well, I hop I'll never have to tell my little bo! that.-Boston Transcript.
 Well, yes. we are related in . way third husband is married to his witeg second husbands fourth partner ir aid.
 AILeI dAl. lL le III AQNttuIdSr lu IaNf a sophisticated husband" Tn whai way?' well. it isn't necessary e. waste time hunting through his pock- cts at night"-chicago Record-Her- aid.
 Judge Csternly)-Three times in a monthl What do you make Of this, sir? Rastus (apologetically)-'D l doan' make nufin'. You fellows up here seem to be de only ones dat. get any cuniary profit out of hauling me up.-Puck.
 Madam could you spare A handon or cod bite? I wux wlt de man dat discovered de pole" Where's your proofs 2" De proper thing. mum, is, to provide de banquet, and den ask Ter de proofs. s."--Pittsburg Post.
 You say you're an expert account ant, and can begin at once on thi5 mudIl Ileu set of books?" Yes, sir Have you any recommendationsT ' Well sir I worked out the set of problems my 10 year old boy brought home from school last night. land Leader.
 Teacher was telling her class little stories in natural history and she asked if any one could aell her what a zroundhog was. Up went q little hand, waving frantically. Well Carl, you may tell us what a gToundhog is" Please. nia'auN it's a ssusage-' -Everybody's Magazine.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-13
POETRY.
HOW HE'D MAKE rr FLY.

 If had a million bucks" 10 spend Nc gods, what would l do? I'd have 10 spend them to the end, To see if it were true. The first I'd do. well, let mo sec. - Upon my blooming soul. I'd play some golf with old John ID. At a thOusand-"bucks" a hole I'd let him beat me every time, To show him I was game, That a measly "thousand" and a dime To mo were all the same. And then I'd take Tom Iipton up When next bo challenged for a race. And let him lift the blooming "cup," He ought to have first place. And that old Scotchman. Carnegie. I'd fix him good and proper: I'd give him a "hve-foot" library With pr. Eliot done in copper. I'd challenge Morgan to a hand or whiskey or draw poker. And lose my coin like SO much sand, I'd show was no croaker. I'd buy some trains from old Jim Hill And run a free excursion Of workingmen out to the coast To sec the exposition. Then. Editor, when the game vac
 through,
 And, IT was stony broke, I'd buy a dollar weed for you, And we'd have another smoke. Fred R. Bogart. in. Philadelphia
 Times
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-13
BROADWAY THEATER.
A Broken Idol.

Now and then woman is found who will make her beauty subservient to some art. but it is doubted if there is a more striking instance of this than the case of Miss Madse Voc, who is said to impersonate a sorrowful little Chinese maid in the musical comedy production of A Broken Idol" which will be seen at the Broadway theater on Thursday, Oct. IA, with remarkable fidelity.
 Miss Voc is one of the prettiest members of this big company, her dark Oriental features having often been praised by well known artists thro1gnout this country and in Flu rope. Yet she hides all this beauty in making her face up for this role.
 Miss Voc finds compensation in this transformation in the great amount of praise which her work has received from the dramatic reviewers wherever A Broken Idol'' has been seen.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-13
T0 rHE RoARp oF cnuNrY coM.

missioners for New London County: hereby apply for a license to sell and exchange spirituous and intoxicating liquors, ale. lager beer, Rhine wine and cider in the building at 240 Main street Town of Norwich, except in the rooms and apartments in said building any part or parts of which are cut off or partitioned In such manner as to form booths, side rooms, or retiring rooms. My place of business is not located within two hundred feet in a direct line from any church edifice or public or parochial school, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any postoffice. public library. or cemetery. Dated at Norwich, this 12th day of October. A. D. 1909. Henry A. Gaucher. Of Henry. A. Gaucher & Co.,. Applicant. We. the undersigned, are electors and taxpayers owning real estate of the Town of Norwich. and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application of Henry A. Boucher & Co. for a license, and hereby certify that said applicant is suitable person to be licensed pur suant to said application. Dated at Norwich. this 12th day Of October, A. D. 1869. John A. Moran, Peter St. Onge, Asa Beidue, Rutherford c. Plaut, Romer Dufois. I hereby certify that the above named signers and endorsers are cleo tors and taxpayers. owning real estate. in the Town of Norwich. Dated at Norwich. this 12th day of October. A. D. 1909. Chas s. fHolbrook,. Town Clerk.
 oct13W
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-13
LEGAL NOTICES. NOTICED

All. persons, residents or non-resi- dents. or the Town of Lebanon owning property in said Town. liable by law to taxation. are hereby notified, to present to either of the undersigned Assessors of said Town, on or before Nov lst, A. D. 1909, written or printed lists or such property owned by them on the first day of October. 1909. duly signed and verified by oath or affirmation, ac- cording to law.
 Blank lists may be obtained of either of the AsSessofs. One or more of the Assessors will be at the Town House in said Lebanon on Oct. IS. Oct. 20 and Nov. 1st, from 10 o'clock am. to 3 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of receiving lists.
 Dated, at Lebanon. this 12th day of Octobcrt 1909.
 s CHAS. s. BRIGGS,
 Assessor for three years. GEO A MILLS Assessor for two years. JOHN CLARK,
 oct1sd Assessor for one year.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-13
PROPOSALS FOR SLATE ROAD WORK

SEALED PROPOSALS will be re- ceived by the State Highway Commls- sioner Room 27. Capitol. Hartford, Conn. until ? o'clock D. m. Friday. Oct. b. 1909. for construction of two sections of grading and one of mac adam in Portland, section of grading and section of macadam in P0mfret and one section of gravel road in the town of. Franklin, in accordance with plans and specifications.
 Bids will state the prices as required In these specified tions. The State High . way Commissioner reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of feet to be improved, after the contract is let
 All bids must be accompanied by a bond of not less than one-third of the cost of the work Any bidder to whom contract has been awarded refusing to sign the contract at the prices offered and furnish a surety company bond, or certified check. Shall forfeit from his bond a sum equal to the difference in price between his bid and the next lowest bid. Plans and specifications may be examined a First Selectmen's s office at Portland Pofufret and Frank lin or at the office Of the State High way Commissioner. Room 27. Capitol.
 The State Highway Commissioner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids.
 Dated al Hartford, Conn. Oct. g. 1903.
 JAS H. MACDONALD,
 State Highway Commissioner.