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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
CAROLINE NOTES

Bowling Green, Va, April -, 1909.
The funeral OF Mrs. Brooks. who died
Wednesday a. IN took place Thursday
at 30 from the residence OH son, Mr..
L A. Brooks lnterment ia Providence
church yard
Mrs. Manning Daner has returned TO
her home Ia Wilmington, \. C., after a
visit TO Mrs. X. q. Moncure, at Auburn
Rev. II. Rowe left for his home 10
BueDa Vista, after spending two weeks
with relatives here.
Miss Edythe Chandler has gone to At
lsnta To spend several weeks visiting
schOOlmates.
Rev. Granville Burruss Is out after his
indisposition.
Mr.. II N. Pegg, whose thumb was
cnt OH by circular saw. Is doing well
Mrs. r. W. Chandler and little son,
John kidgely, have returned from a visit
TO Penols; she was accompanied by Mrs
l.. ID. George, who was her guest for sew
ersl days.
Mrs. W. n. Cobb. OF Atlanta, who has
been q guest OF her parents at Milford.
left for st. Luke's Hospital, Richmond,
where she will take treatment
Miss Mabel Martin has returned to
Norfolk, after q visit 10 Miss Lear at the
Seminary.
Nrs. Hayward Hunter, OF New York,
Is IA guest OF her aunt Ars. Lucy Wool
folk, at Mulberry Place.
Misses Annie and Lucy Voolfolk have
returned from visit to Hanover G. II.
Miss Annie White entertained the mem
bers OF the J. o. c.. at her home on Mon
day evening from $3.50 to 800 and the
time was PLEASANTLY spent by ell.
Mrs A. J. Garrett, OF your city. was a
guest OF her parents. Mr.. and Irs b. g.
| Blythe, a portion Of this week.
Mr.. James McCauley. who had a ial
Thursday and was badly bruised. 10 I'm
proving.
Mrs. Alex McManaway IL spending
some time with the family of DR.. J. N
McManaway.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Vincent and litth
daughter spent the week end with his
parents, Mr.. aud Mrs r. d. Vincent
i
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
VETERANS HAVE CONE
Thsy Carried esck to New Jsssy Peasant Mem
olss Of Thsk vlslt to Virginia

Alter one Of the most beautiful days Of
spring spent ON the battlefislds OF spot
sylvania. Wednesday evening at >
O'Clock the New JerssyAns began 10 ar
rive Ia the city. Although covered with
duet they expressed themselves delighted
with what they had seen and heard aud
with the cordial reception they had ~
oeived from the people Of Fredericksburg
and SpOtsylvania.
Not n single thing occurred To mar the
pleasure OF the occasion. Much regret
was expressed a. the absence OF Cover
nor Swanson, but his place WAS admira-
bly, filed by LieutensDt-GOvern j.
Taylor EllysOn aud Col. +. &. Aassie OF
bis staff
The lag OF the 18th Georgia Regiment,
" hich was captured at Bloody Angle on
May II. 1864, by the | 9th New Jersey,
was to be returned To the representa-
lives OF the regiment from Georgia on
Wednesday, but they were not present.
Hon. Z. C. Massie represented them and re-
ceived the flag from Col. Whitehead aud
win return IL at the meeting OF the
United Confederate Veterans at Memphis
Ia June.
One OF the interesting Incidents OF the
Salem Church ceremonies was tha IN
Producing OF the last colOr-bearer OF the
lsfIn view Jersey. VINO Wnen presented
blushed like q woman, but his stalwart
form showed the man still In the vigor
OF life
One OF the finest speeches at Salem
Church was made by Col. Alexander $
Bacon. colonel OF the National Guard OF
New York and honorary member L. :
Grant Post e.. A. r. Brooklyn, n. Y.
In this speech Col. Bacon spoke OF the
Southern man as a natural born soldier,
natural born horseman. and that the
military power OF the North today Il the
result OF the lessons taught II by the
South between 1861 and 1868 With
the North and South standing shoulder
to shoulder he said we can whip any
two nations on the face OF the globe
At Bloody Angle u sumptuous dinner
was served by the ladies' Of Goshen
church and they realized a handsome
sum.
Pictures OF the monument with the
commission grouped around II. and also
pictures of the survivors Of the 18th
Regiment and the monument, were tax
en- after the ceremonies ended
Before the train pulled out Of the sta
ton here at ) O'Clock Wednesday night
bearing the visitors homeward they
clasped the hands OF many newly made
friends who bade them goodbye, and
their expressions showed their apprecia
tion OF the reception from our people.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
LETTER FROM KNOXVILLE
Unionrille Va. Nav 1ath.

UniOnviile Va. May 18th.
Mr.. james L. Davis l. quite m at his
home near RsceoOnfDrd.
Messrs. DIP. Hughes and Irving Mar tin
and Mrs. VIM. J. Hughes. Of this place.
are quite sick
Mrs. Mary Newman. beloved vile OF
William T.. Newman died at her residence
near this place alter u long and painful
Illness on Thursday night. May 4th The
funeral took place on the 9th from the
Christian church. conducted by Rev. f.
K Perry.
The Patriotic Order. Sons OF America.
camp at this place, will have picnic on
July 9TH. followed by an entertainment
at night. The program will prove IN
teresting.
In our report OF the entertainment
given lew days ago by the H'gh school
at this place 10 the Christian church. we
inadvertently failed to mention that Miss
Irene COpp, assistant principal Of the
school. aided very materially In the
preparation OF the program, which was
80 highly enjoyed.
Miss Margaret Crenshaw, OF "Haw-
field, near here. who WAS 80 seriously
burned as reported In The Free Lance.
died at her residence on May 4th. The
funeral took place from Emanuel church,
RspidaD, on May 9th. lnterment Ia
Hollywood Cemetery. Richmond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
ROAD BOND ELECTION
Injunction Asked For to Stop Il.

Attorney Frederick W. Coleman on
Thursday evening filed before Judge Jno.
+. Mason bill signed by "A large num-
Der OF citizens OF Spotsy lvsnia asking
that an Injunction be granted TO eni0in
the election TO be held on Tuesday Go
bond CourtlaDd and Chancellor districts
for 100000 for permanent road I'm
provements. The Injunction Is asked Tor
on the following grounds:
First. Because the treasurer Ot the
county failed TO file list OF all the quail
flied voters five months previous To sec
ond Tuesday In June ~ required by Acts
OF General Assembly 1908, Chap. 80, p.
lG4
Second Because the election Is To be
held on May 18th, which IL general reg
istration day throughout the Stste and
the same books must be used 10y judges
OF election as we'll as the registrars, and
third, on account OF the change of Chan
cellorsviile precinct to Grange Hall
The Judge took the bill under advise
mcnt and will give his decision later.
In the event that the Injunction Is de-
MED only $50 persons out of possible
500 voters can vote at the election.
Two-thlrds OF the persons who signed
the bill favor permanent road improve
ment
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
INJUNCTION GRANTED
Aftermath Of csIshstsd warrant Thai al Spot
syksnla

Judge Mason. Friday morning. after a
bill had been presented by Messrs. W. W.
Butzner and c. O'Conor Goolrick, attor-
neys for Mr.. l.. r. Colbert, granted an
Injunction restraining the collection OF
the judgment entered against Colbert In
tavor OF Margaret Watkins by Justices
Goodloe, Young and Esstburn on May
3rd. The Watkins woman sued Colbert
for trespass on her land and having re-
covered the judgment mentioned, Mr..
Colbert, who claims that the road over
her land is a public one. decided, on the
advice OF his attorneys, to resist payment
on the grounds that the Magistrates
court was without jurisdiction.
Since the time Margaret Watkins has
built a wire fence across the road In ques-
ton, thus obstructing Its use. This the
court has ordered her to remove, pend
ing the result OF the suit The sheriff OF
Spotsylvania county and all OF his depu.
ties are enioined from attempting TO levy
on any OF Mr.. Colbert's property to sat
isty she judgment and costs. Colbert
gave bond in the sum OF $3.50 and will
continue 10 use the road until suit is
finally settled. Messrs. F. W. Coleman.
Chas. ID. Foster and Carter 4 Carter rep
resent Margaret Watkins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
SUMNER MORRIS

beautiful wedding was solemnized
AZ 81. Thomas church, Washington. at
high noon, Wednesday, May II, when
Miss Mary Randolph Morris, Oldest
daughtsr, Oi Mr.. and Mrs. John Speed
hOrris. formerly OF Lynchburg, Va but
Tor some years OF Washington. was given
IN marriage 10 1t Allen N. Sumner. U.
$. Marine Corps The bride, handsome
~ attired In white messaline and old
lace, looked lovely beneath her veil aud
orange blossoms. She carried bouquet
oi white sweet peas and lilies OF the val
hey. The bridegroom and ushers were 10
iull dress uniforms OF the g. 5. NJ Corps.
The church and home OF the bride were
prettily decorated with buttercups. dog.
wood anc palms. The wedding march
from Lohengrin was play by Mrs Rol-
Inns, organist OF the church, as the bridal
party entered, aud during the ceremony
Mendelssnon's Spring Song was softly
played with hendelsshOns March a. a
occasional. The ushers were Lit. Shep-
herd, LIT. Smith Lee. OF Fredericksburg
Va: Capt. Hughes, It. Buckley, Ii.
Titoni. LIT. Willing. all OF the L. :. Ma
rlne Corps The best man was 1t. VIM.
+. Beysn. formerly OF King George coun-
". The bridesmaids were Miss Dolly
Young, OF New York. and Miss Pattie
hpfHiof n SISTER Oh the Drlue, who were
gowned In white with yellow poke bon
nets. The maid OF honor was Miss Page
Waller Morris. sister OF the bride. who
was charming In yellow crepe de chine.
with black hat trimmed In plumes. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. G. +.
Smith, rector OF the church, assisted by
Cannon Austin. The bride was given
away by her father. A sumptuous wed
ding breakfast was served after the cere-
mnny at the apartment of the brides
uncle, Mel. Jefferson Randolph Kean, TO
the bridal party and out OF town guests.
The bridegroom Is the son OF Mrs AN.
Sumner and the late DR.. Allen NJ. Sum
ner. OF Boston, Mass. The bride is a Viz
ginian by birth and on her psternal side
Is greatgreat- granddaughter OF
Thomas Jefferson. She Is a cousin OF
Judge j. +. Mason and Mrs. +. ]. Smith.
and since leaving school has spent sever
al months each year with friends In King
George. where she Is very popular.
1t. Sumner Is stationed I'm Norfolk,
where they will reside after ali extended
bridal trip. including Boston.
Among the out OF town guests were
Mrs. Allen N. Sumper and Mrs. G.. c.
Davis. OF Boston; Maj. Slocum. u. s. A..
OF Havana. Cuba; Miss Dolly Young. OF
New York; Miss Marie Doherty, OF King
George. Va Mr.. 4. r. Mason. OF Ha-
vena; Mr.. W. s. Morris, of Minnesota. a
brother OF the bride.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
SONS OF AMERICA

The Patriotic Order, Sons OF America.
Camp No. 50. Stafford county, held their
first annual religious service Sunday In
Bethel Baptist church at .. m. There
were many visiting brethren. especially
from Camp No. SO, besides large con
gregstion oiladies and gentlemen present
at the services.
The sermon was preached by Rev. A.
t. Lynn by invitation, who tried to ex-
plain the duty OF the excellent order,
not only to each brother, but to all with
whom they came in contact. They have
almost completed beautiful building to
be used as their lodge room, near Bethel
church. and with an earnest desire to
show themselves men. Under their eX-
cellent officers we believe that It will
prove to be a great blessing to the com.
munity at large. God help the p. q. y.
oil A. A Visiting Brother
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
LETTER TO wHlrNeR AND SACREY
FredericksburR. NJ


Dear Sirs: A gallon saved Is 81 or So
earned. Devoe saves ? Or gallo MS 10 10
How much is IL worth a gallon2
A gallon saved saves the painting too;
and both together cost 81 or $5-$4
where labor is cheap; s. where labor is
dear
Our agents in Bridgeport, Conn, Hub
bell 4 Wade Co, tell US: There are q
great many workingmen's houses here.
They used to paint lead-and- oil and take
ten gallons. We have been selling them
ten gallons Devoe lead-and. zine. and
have had, In every instance, two gallons
returned" The proportion Is often
higher than that; we have known IL FIVE
In ten; but that is exceptional.
This Is che explanation: Devoe is
ground by machinery, and is ground
line; lesd-and-oil Is mixed by hand, and
Isn't ground at all. Yours truly
80 FW DEvoE 4 70
p. 81. Willard Adams sells our paint.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
SIX THOUSAND VOLTS
PASS THROUGH BOY

Earl Wills, fourteen year old. was cleo
trocuted Wednesday at st. Elmo, Alex
aDdria county, while leaning from the
abutment of a stone bridge at that place.
His foot came in contact with the trolley
wire, fourteen inches below the bridge.
The boy was'carried headioremost. and
his foot chung onto the wire while 5000
volts passed through his body. Death
was instantaneous
The body was taken from the wire by
several citizens who used poles
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
JOINT DEBATES EXPECTED

Judge Mann returned to Richmond
from Buckingham Wednesday, where on
Tuesday he made his violent attack
upon the political record Of II. st. Geo
Tucker.
Many well-posted politicians are Of
opinion that inssmuch as Judge Mann
has thrown down the bars. there will be
no logical escape from joint debates. 1t
Is presumed by many OF the close friends
OF both candidates that in the light Of
recent events. there may be an early ar
rangement for series OF joint meet
iDgs, covering the most important
counties and cities OF the State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
WILL BE USED AS
GOVERNMENT WITNESS

10 view OF testimony that he gave be-
fore the grand jury in regard to his
knowledge of the workings OF the Poto-
mac Building and Loan Association,
through which John c. Davis and Mar
t. Davis obtained investments said to
have amounted to nearly $500, 900,
Thomas A. Owens, pilot OF Potomac
river steamer. will be used as a govern
ment witness, and the case OF conspiracy
against him will be nolprossed. w ash
ington Post.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
QUALIFIED VOTE FOR
SP0TSYIVAhIA ROAD ELECTION
BRIDGEWATER MILLS v. POWER Co.

Mr.. Henry W Anderson, Of Richmond,
and Judge Alvin I. Embrey, for the
Pc wer Co., and Nessrs. Holladay and
Meredith, of Richmond, for the Bridge
water Milling Co., were before Judge
J. Z. Mason Thursday at IL O'Clock to
argue the case of the Bridgewater Mil.
ing Co. v. the Power Co. Mr.. Meredith
asked that the case be continued until 3
B. m, 20 give time to look over the
answer to the bill filed by opposing coun-
gel. This was granted by the court.
At 3 p. m. the court convened and on
motion OF counsel for the Bridgewater
Milling Co. the argument was set for
Monday, May pa.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
INJUNCTION GRANTED
Road sond Election In SpOtsyNsnls Held up fOI
Present.

Judge J. +. Mason granted the iniunc-
ton enioining the road election IN spot
sylvania which had been set for Tuesday.
May 18th. The election will not be held
on that day. The election was held up
owing TO failure TO comply with certain
requirements of the law
The election will be held at later day
to be agreed upon when all voters who
will be qualified to vote Ia November
election can vote on bond issue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
CAROLINE MARRIAGES

At the home of the brides parents.
near Bagby, Va, on Thursday, April
10Th, Mr.. John b. Mitchell and Mrs.
Bette +. Chinault.
At Bowling Green, on Saturday, May,
Sth, Mr.: RAIDER Saunders and Miss Nancy
J. Marshall.
Kew Granville Burruss, OF the Bowling
Green circuit. performed both ceremonies.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
REGISTRATION DAY

On Tuesday. May 18th, the registra-
ton books will be open in the upper and
lower wards for anyone desiring to reg
lister. Mr.. John J. Berry is the registrar
Tor upper ward and will he located at
the Mayors Office and Mr. J. Fred
Brown for the lower will be at the court
house.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
VIRGINIA |. O. o. F. GROWS

At the Grand Lodge OF Odd Fellows at
Bristol, Grand Secretary Davis reported
a membership Of 80, $50 OF the order In
Virginia. a gain OF about thousand
over last year. The order collected $780,
$50 In the State during the year ended
May 1. Danville was chosen as the place
Tor the next annual meeting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
FOR SALE

Double tenement house, good location,
pays per cent interest on 81 1897 90,
will sell to quick buyer for 81 400 90.
Another double tenement house pays q
per cent interest on 100000 will sell
for 81 100000; both of these properties
are good investments.
Address, Jno. w. Allison, Jr.,
fredericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
SALE OF MAIN STREET PROPERTY

The residence on Main street owned by
Mrs. VIM. n. Mcdonald, nee Elizabeth
Hurkamp, OF Providence. K. now oc-
cupied by Mr.. NJ. G. Strasburger. has
been sold to Mr.. W. II. Brulle. Terms
private. The sale was made by J. W.
Allison, Jr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
FOR SALE

One Of the best residential propristies
10 this city offered st very low figure.
beautiful home. good Investment, loca-
ton all that could be desired. Known
as the Gordon home on Charles ST., o
joining the Mary Washington home.
Apply TO Jno. W. Allison, Jr.
sml 3eod6t1tl
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
BUILDING A TRAMWAY
NJ. Psdsn arranging to Get His Timber ia
Market.

Mr.. W. II. Peden is having built on bis
property In Spotsylvanis county tram
way railroad, three miles long, from the
Furnace. on the Narrow Guage X. r.,
into some heavy timber, the object being
to convey the timber to the railroad for
transportation to this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
MRS. MAURICE HIRSH
HOME AND IMPROVED

Mrs. Maurice Hirsh arrived home from
the Hebrew Hospital In Baltimore We'd
nesdsy, where she has been for several
weeks for treatment. We are pleased to
announce that her condition Is very
much improved.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15

We are headquarters and sole agents
Tor the Mccormick, Deering and Cham
pion binders, mowers, rakes and all ma
chimes and machinery manufactured by
the International Harvester Co, OF Amer.
lea NJ. 8. Chancellor's Farmers Supply
Store "a
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
RENY

Three very BE Hats, well located
10 the heart o. ..e city, convenient to
business, all modern improvements, q
beautiful lot on both sides and IA the
rear OF the building. Terms reasonable.
Apply to Hugh ID. Scott, care National
Bank, Fredericksburg, Va. m15l5t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
FOR NEW SCHOOL BUILDING

Supt. b. p. Willis has received from
President +. W. Bostwright, OF Richmond
College, a photograph OF the college and
grounds handsomely framed, to be hung
upon the wall OF the new school building.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
DETECTIVES WERE TOO LATE

The Suffolk police too late learned to
their ehagrin that there is q reward of
$3.50 for two men who recently were re-
leased from Nansemond county jail.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15

We are unloading today car load of
the celebrated Brown riding and walk
ing cultivators. Take a look before buy
ing. NJ. $ Chancellor's Farmers Supply
Store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
DEATH or A CHILD

The infant child OF Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Il. Greeriav died at the home of it,
parents In Stafford Thursday evening,
aged 3 months.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15

For the Genuine Malta Flows and
steels for same call on Decker 4 Alrich.
The three shovel Malta is hard to beat.
ghey have the Iron Age 5 tooth cultiva-
tors and blades. Give them q cali
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15

Car load, 10000 pounds, McCormick's
standard and Manila binder Irvine lust
received at Chancellor's Farmers Supply
Store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15

Car load American fence just in, all
sizes, heights and dimensions, at N. 8.
Chancellor's Farmers Supply Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
Potomac, Fredericks-
burg and Piedmont
Railroad.

coaneetions 81 fredericksburx With K IA p
X. r. and Maryland. Delaware aad Virginia Rail-
Chesapeake Ohio Il. n
derness Battlsdslds.
2Astsra standard rims. Daily szosps sunday.
n. MASrEf414Es. Superintendent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15

The Orange excursion leaves at p.
N. Monday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
BASEBALL
fredericksburg Goes to Orange MONDAY to PIsy
Woodbury. Forest.

The ball club goes up to Orange Mon
day to play the strong Woodbury. For
est team. The management have char
tered train to leave here at D. IN. and
returning leave Orange at 500 D. m.
The College band will furnish music on
the train and splendid halidsy's out
ing Is promised. The fare Is one dollar
round tYin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-05-15
MONEY TO LOAN

On firstclass real estate. apply to VIM
K. Goodrich, attorney-at-lav. s5t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-07-30
Wall Paper

1000 rolls odd lots Wall paper
one, two and three rolls So
of a kind ... .... ........ DC
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-21
FOREST RANGERS CATCH
A ROBBER OF CABINS
Wanderer in Woods Processes
Socialism and Helps Himself

SANTA BARBARA. April 20.-A sort
of a localized Robin Hood without a
band has just been arrested by ma
tional forest rangers and lodged in
jail here.
The man gave his name as Griffith
and said that he had walked from
Portland, Ore, living on nothing but
what he brought down with his gun
or fished from the streams. Although
weighing only 110 pounds, he carried
a $50 pound pack and appears to be in
perfect physical condition.
Griffiths appeared in Santa Barbara
some time ago and after a desultory
search for work took to the woods.
After taking all the ammunition and
guns at the San Marcos clubhouse he
stole all the provisions in the cabin of
Ranger Dinsmore, who started in pur-
suit with his assistant, Libeu, dis
guised as vaqueros.
In his travels through forest paths
Griffith had lost the greater part of
his clothing and his flesh was SCARED
and torn by stiff brush and thorns and
his feet cut by the sharp stones. lie
refuses to say anything about his ante
cedents, but declares himself a social
list. Apparently he is intelligent and
sane on ordinary subjects.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-21
LEGISLATORS CUT OFF ALL
GOVERNMENT SUPPLIES
Unexpected Result of Statute
Enacted by Hawaiian Solons
Especial Correspondence of The Call

Especial Correspondence of The Call
HONOLULU, April 14.-For the last
10 days the government of this terri
tory has been practically tied up for
lack of authority on the part of any
government official to expend a cent of
public money for supplies, this being
the result of measure passed by the
legislature in session and signed by the
governor providing for a purchasing
agent for the territory who alone is to
be empowered to make any purchases
from incidental funds.
The bill had only been in operation
few hours before some demands on the
part of the legislature for funds with
which to buy stationery were refused
by the territorial treasurer on the
ground that the item had not been ap-
proved by the purchasing agent, while
that official had not even been appoint
ed by the governor and is not yet ap-
pointed.
1t had not been the intention of the
Legislature to have their own 5expendt-
lures regulated by this official. but the
of the officials of the house or senate
bought and travelling on the part of all
officials brought to an end. Now the
Legislature is rushing bill through to
amend their former bill so that il will
not come into operation before July 1
next. Those members who opposed the
passage of the first bill are flibustering e
against the amendment to force the
Introduction of bill repeating the first
one altogether.