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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-03-10

seeking to advance the case Of Walter
Brown. On this very day the storm
broke. Ariella cut short her fathers
argument by hotl, refusing to marry
Brown.
ut is not you this Vincent shall ask"
replied the infatuated senior, but me,
the father, Pope Nunez. And my an
! swer is n-n-n-o!'
What is the cigar Mr.. Brown
smokes. papa, dear?' inquired Ariella
rreevantly
But papa, dear elevated his black
eyebrows, kissed the tips of his fingers
with an expression of mystery and
turned away without answering.
1t is certain that Ariella had some
occult reason for wishing to know the
name Of this parti ular cigar and that
she extended her -r'liries into other
quarters.
A few days late she anu the rat
aunt stood at the ii of the stairs in
the hall waiting f III Vincent. who
was coming dow - pass thNn. she
murmured in ansN 20 his bow these
queer words:
"Alcantarilla Pc to-"
A few nights L Vincent begged
Senior Nunez to to his room to
pass Judgment on of rs he
had purchased, ng ind >rently
that he hoped Mr. Nwn would come
along and sample y also.
81 want your ,ent gentlemen,
before 1 tell you p brand or any
thing about this G..
The cigars were lily lighted me
Spaniard nodded s. ely. took Whit
and closed his eyn re took another
and opened ther m their sleepy
depths lurked a loo'i e perrlexity
Don't YOU know he brandt asked
Vincent.
Senior Nunez shoe, his head
Before l tell Won what it is" said
Vincent. 81 must relate my conversa-
ton with the dealer who sold me these
cigars. When asked him for them he
laughed and said:
"You are only the second customer
who has sought that brand. and have
been in the cigar business for years"
did he tell you the name of the
other customer" asked Senior Nunez,
smile beginning to dawn on his face.
"Wait a minute begged Vincent.
1.-THE cigar dealer went on to ask me
if l wanted that cigar or one which
would pass for it. The cigar you call
for costs $40 per hundred he said. and
the imitation, which few connoisseurs
would be able to detect. costs only So
per hundred. The solitary customer
who ever demanded that cigar bought
the eight dollar imitation and repeat
eddy bought it, and he said 1t served
his purpose WELL
Walter Brown was wriggling in his
chair.
> This is good enough smoke said
he, .'but think Senior Nunez prefers
the brand have upstairs. Shall we
go up, senor?"
what is the name Of the cigar |
: have the honor to smoke and for which
: there is an imitation?' he asked
1.-The Alcantarilla Perfecto." said
i Vincent quickly.
Pope Nunez turned toward Brown,
: who had got as far as the door.
: Coming up, senOr?' asked Brown
lightly.
; "Por Dios, nor Numbered Senior
Nunez. You have fooled me once 1t
/. is enough
: Later that night Senior NuneZ knock
= ed at his daughters door. She opened
:, it q crack
: "What is II. papa. dearT
flush, Is your aunt sleeping? Yes.
: Mr. Vincent has asked me for permits
. sion to marry you. favor the match.
You will be his wife
YES papa dear" answered Arieia
) meekly
Good night. my daughter | kiss
your hand After the wedding we will
have no moro dodgers This Rruwn--f
;. will send him away tomorrow"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-03-10


the face, while Mr.. Nunez by inclina
ton and habit invariably turned his
back on trouble.
But if he had succeeded in ignoring
disagreeable things for forty years he
could not ignore Ariella. She said to
him bluntly:
Either you or l, papa. dear. will
have to go to work"
Mr.. Nunez shrugged his shoulders
and gently famed away the cloud of
cigar smoke which developed him.
Il will go to Uncle Alfredos" he
said.
To go to Uncle Alfredos meant a
small loan described as temporary. but
which was actually permanent. It
would not solve the problem, and so
Ariela advertised for gentlemen
dodgers.
Then it happened that the pretty
Spanish girl added to her list of admir-
ers. who were mostly Cubans with no
wish to become AmericaniZed, two
genuine Americans. Walter Brown and
Henry Vincent.
They had not been in the house a
week before each recognized a rival in
the other. Thereupon each. according
to his nature, adopted the method Of
wooing most likely to win out"
Brown. who had smattering of Span
ish customs. courted Pope as the short
est cut to his daughters affections.
Vincent went straight to the point and
saw Ariella as often as he could.
From the first the chief obstacle was
Pope, the young looking. white haired
father. He warmly supported the pre-
tensions Of Brown, and whenever that
gentleman spent an evening at home
he had no difficulty In getting Senior
Nunez to come up to his room and
while away the time smoking big
black cigar.
One day Ariella. In the lightest way
possible, limited to Vincent that Mr..
Browns popularity was due not so
much to his conversation as to his
cigars. The hint was quickly acted
upon. Not a smoker himself, he was
willing to provide any number Of big
black cigars for Senior Nunez, but he
and his cigars were politely scorned.
"Your father. Miss Nunez, does not
like my CIGARS" Vincent confessed
sadly one night as he occupied a chair
not very near the object of his heart
and much too near the old aunt. who
looked sleepy and uncomfortable, yet
would not go to bed.
Perhaps they are not very good"
answered Ariella. Papa. you know,
Is famous judge Of tobacco"
II buy the very strongest and most
costly I can fnd." said Vincent. 81
am trying to suit his taste, not mine"
But why?"
"As If you did not know why want
to please your father" pleaded Vim
cent
mfr. Brown has succeeded" said
Ariella, tapping the floor with her foot
impatiently.
i've asked Brown what his brand
is but he won't tell me-"
II will find out" said Ariella.
viii your
At this most inopportune time the
ubiquitous aunt. with a CLEAN Of sus-
picion. suddenly interrupted.
My niece. you will now 60 to the
Piano and play for me. No. Senior VIM
cent. You will remain by me-"
For weeks Pepe Nunsz had been
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-03-10
The True Bohemian.

"a true hchenian is man who Dor
rows dollar and then invites you to
lunch VI h r.
"V'ra arsin A true bohemian Is
a me- - invites himself to lunch
with zen borrows dollar"
* star
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-03-10

tafn shnre IL success in all honest
endeaval and hat there Is some vic
tory gaineu IN every gallant struggle
that Is made Charles Dickens
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-03-10

wv We have already learned some
AA thing of the value of water
" as a plant food. This is
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-22
NOTES FROM GOODIES

Goodies, Va, July goth. 1909
Mrs. Z. Dew and little daughter, Ellen
Byrd, and her sister, Mrs. T. W. Dew,
returned last week from a trip OF two
weeks to the mountains much benefited
by their trip.
Mr.. Chas. Lee aud family are spending
s lew weeks at Walnut Hill with his sis
ter. Mrs. ID. J. Waller.
Miss Cellie Waller returned home much
improved IN health.
Rev. Geo. Waite preached a most i'm
pressive sermon Sunday morning, al
Bethany church, TO large and appre-
ciative congregation. Mr.. Waite Is a
young man and his heart seems to be
thoroughly in his work. We predict bic
things for him 10 the future.
Mr.. F. W. Coleman spent Sunday with
his mother.
Mr. Robin Coleman, is recovering from
bis accident
DR. r. Dew lost a valued horse last
week; II In some way caught lite foot 10
a wire fence cutting 1t very severely BE-
tore It could be extricated. The horst
fingered several days. but finally had to
be shot
Farmers are busy threshing, and cut.
ting grass.
The wheat crop is not very good;
plenty OF straw, not much grain.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-22
MEETING OF BUSINESS
MEMS ASSOCIATION

Tuesday night the regular meeting OF
the Business Mems Association was held
The good roads movement was the all
absorbing topic A number OF gentle
men spoke briefly on the importance OF
the movement to this section and OF how
important IL was 10 our people TO get
busy aud secure the great automobile
highway
Mr.. kishpeuRh. OF the Advertising
Committee, reported a scheme to advef-
tise fredericksburg IN the Times Dis
patch without cost TO the city.
Mr.. kishpaOgh suggested IN this con-
rection that the ss, o ,istion needed q
press committee TO see that matters i'm
portaDt To- this city were properly writ
ten up and published. This suggestion
was put In the form OF a motion and the
motion carried. The appointment wa
reserved
IL was suggested that the new public
school In this city should receive some
attention and be properly written up il
She papers of the State
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-22
the SHABBY ELEVEN

Coming down Main Street a lew weeks
ago ! passed, 10 going two blocks, eleven
welLdressed men wearing inappropriate
watch chains. With some she chains were
worn and shabby; the Others were 10 bad
taste. IL set me 10 thinking. l resolved
that Fredericksburg men should have an
opportunity to get suitable and worthy
chains and, accordingly, have provided
= very large new stock OF the best pat
terms In the market, IN two grades, With
range OF prices to fit every pocketbook
There are probably one hundred times
eleven men 70 this community whose
chain needs are a. urgent as those Of
The Shabby Eleven"
Our familiar belongings grow old and
uDsightly to Others eyes long before we
note their decline.
A watch chain is the conspicuous item
Of ieyelFy in mems dress. IL Is important,
therefore, that lite quality should be a.
good IS the man can afford and its style
be distinguished for taste and character
Nobody but q very rich man can AFFORD
TO 60 about shabbily furnished. Trimness
is q sort OF social credentisl; . guaranty
OF solveDey; q certificate OF sell respect.
You can't afford TO challenge the good
opinion OF people by continuing 70 wear
that shabby chain. when q choice OF
many beautiful new patterns awaits
your selection at
Kaufman's. 900 Main Street
iy.19. 81 "a,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-22
VIRGINIA NEWS

Capt. jos. r. Willard and family have
sailed from New York on the Adriatic TO
spend the summer abroad.
The Goulds were put 10 absolute con.
troll Il the street railway systems OF
Richmond. Manchester and Petersburg
Monday.
Hon. Geo L. Browning resigned as our
commonwealth attorney Monday and n.
q. Pay ne was appointed 10 bis place
Madison News.
special meeting OF the grand Jury OF
Manchester was called for July %. TO IN
vestigate charges that the poll taxes OF a
number OF voters were paid by saloon
men.
Hon. Jas. Lewis. Of Essex, present
member OF House of Delegates from Es-
sex and King aud Queen counties, has
been declared the Democratic nominee TO
succeed himself, rs he had no opposition.
The Corporation Commission has char
tered the State Bank Of Rspidan doc D.,
kapidan; II. T. Holiday. Jr., president:
+. T. Garnett, vice president; G. W
Peyton, secretary and cashier, ali OF Rap
idan, Orange county. Capital: Maxi
mum, $25. 600; minimum, $40 900. OBJ
iects: Banking business.
Henry c. DeShields, of this place, W no
recently purchased of Miss Alice Broken
orough the Terry between Tappahan-
mock ana warsaw, announces that Il
VIII be equipped for better service than
ever before and that every convenience
and consideration will be shown the
public. The price was 50, 500.-Tide-
water Democrat
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-22
KING GEORGE
Dssth-Rsyhd sSyicss-PwscnslA

King George Co Va. July 2Oth, 1909
Mr.. Emmett HoOs, formerly OF King
George, died Sunday morning In Stsun-
too. VIII ~ ne had been for many years
he was about sixty five years old
MIR. and Ars william Marshall. of
Washington. are Auvsts ~ Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Mills at their pretty new cottage
near the Potomac.
Miss Attaway Lewis, OF Washington.
10 spending the summer with her niece.
Mrs. John G.. Pollock. at Hobson.
Miss Gladys HOlcOme. OF Washington.
who has been u guest OF Miss Ellen
Lewis at "Marmion," returned home on
Sunday
Miss Ellen Guigon, OF Richmond. Is ex.
pected today aud viii be guest Of Mr.
and Mrs. Ii. Il. Gsrnett.
Miss Carrie Ninde Caruthers, who
graduated with high honors recently al
the Farmville Normal, has been indis-
posed ever since Der return home aud Is
now sick with typhoid fever. She l. at
tended by her father aud brother. Drs.
N.O Caruthers.
Miss Jennie Hulhhen, OF Staunton. who
has been visiting in King George, Is a
guest this week of Mrs. F. F. Ninde and
family at Colonial Beach.
Miss Jones, OF Maryland. who has been
Visiting Mrs. John g. Pollock, has re-
turned home.
Miss Meta Pollock and Miss Josephine
Garnstt are guests this week OF Mrs. r.
F. Ninde, at Colonial Beach.
Rev. X. q. James has arranged his ~
vival services IN his several churches as
follows:-Fletcher' Chapel, the l st Sun
day In Aug, assisted by Rev. J. NJ Row.
land. pastor OF West End Memorial
Church, Manchester, We; Grace Church
the Ind Sunday IN Aug assisted by Rev
W l.. Ware, Of Lancaster; Trinity. Bird
sunday In Aug assisted by Rev. X. F.
Gayle. presidiog elder OF Rappehannock
District
The members OF Fletcher's are an
desvoring TO have that church ready for
dedication Ia August. probably about
the Bird Sunday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-22
FIGHTS
TARIFF BOSSES
House Leader Walks Out Of
Committee Meeting.
BEMANDSOOWNWkRD REVISION

Mr.. Payne Declares He viii Not Sign
Report Merely Because q Majority
Of House confsrees Agree to Il.
Alleged to Have Said Committee Is
Packed
Washington. July 1.-THE tarin bill
was hoisted above the chickering's OF
congressional cOnferees and trans.
ferred bodily from the capitol to the
White House. DeadlockSd because OF
the attitude Of Representative Payne.
who apparently has become obsessed
with the growing conviction that ne is
In the minority. the conferees aban-
doned the usual afternoon session.
Senator Aldrich and Speaker Cannon
repaired TO the White House post
haste to consult with President Taft.
literally taking the tariff bill with
them
From crcditablc source IL was
learned that a crisis was reached when
an effOrt was made To vote on lumber
Mr.. Payne protested and argued that
such a move would be unfair TO the
president. as this was one OF the sub
jects practically submitted to him for
adjustment. providing he could get
enough votes in the two houses to
adopt compromise rates
If We cannot agree let's settle the
question by voting on the question %
Mr.. Fordney is reported to have sug
gested. II is reported also that MT
AlNrfrh -.
confsrees Committee Packed
Mr.. Payne is said TO have complain
ed TO some OF his friends that the con
ference committee had been packed"
with high protectionists.
When Mr.. Fordney. who had been
placed on the conference committee
regardless OF the fact that he is the
Junior Republican member. said Let's
vote. Mr. Payne protested with We
hemence that startled his associates
Some one said that the majority should
rule. That remark. It is declared.
came from one OF the senate members
OF the conference. and IT incensed Mr..
Payne still more.
Mr.. Payne told Mr. Aldrich that he
could vote the senate members Of the
conference II he chose. but that he
could NOT vote the house members so
easily. Fun OF wrath. he told his
house colleagues that IL was their duty
Ca stand up for the house bill and 10
Yield only after every possible effort
had been made to win. He intimated
that some Of the house confere7s had
been TO ready to agree TO Increases
made by the senate. Unless the house
members intend TO stand by the house
bill there Is no use in trying to vote
on these matters. he said.
As a parting shot Mr. Payne IS re-
ported TO have said that he would not
sign conference report merely be.
cause majority OF the house Republi.
can conferees had agreed To II. With
his coat tails furled about him. Mr..
Payne stalked angrily from the room
1t is declared by Mr. Payne's friends
that his answering attitude on the
low rates In the house bill is dictated
solely by desire 10 see President
TAFT successful in his contention for
downward revision of the tarin
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-22
SMALL FIRE
Allen Potts.
Managing Editor.

The fire alarm was sounded Monday
night about O'Clock. caused by a FIRE at
the Virginia Excelsior MIL About FIVE
O'Clock In the evening the big boiler was
blown out and IL lie supposed that q
spark fell in the fuel room where Il
smouldered for some time, a. this was
where the fire was discovered. IL had
gotten TO the roof OF the boiler room
The fire was eXtinguisbed by the sp-
pliauces OF the mill aud but little damage
was done. The tin roof of the boiler
room was damaged by cutting It TO get
To the fire. Main street was throDged
with people going TO the are. The city
hre department was soon oa hand. but
IL was not necessary 20 attach the hose
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-22
HAGERSToWN CANNOT COME

Mr.. f. W. Feuerherd, secretary OF the
FredericksburR Baseball Association,
has received letter from J. + RldenouF,
secretary OF the Hagerstown Athletic
Association, stating that owing TO the
loss sustained by the ball team going on
long trips last season. Il will be impOssi-
BILE for Hagerstown to play IN Freder-
icksburg this year. This will be a great
disappointment TO the fans. as they eX-
pected to see the two teams cross bats
here
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-22
THE $4,000 FIRE
AT ORANGE
DESTROYS ENTIRE BUSINESS BLOCK
Rsif~ss ststicn. HOtsL HswspsVsS BuIidIns Two
sroc~iss. LumDsS Plant. and Dwelling Reducsd
to Ashss

Fire at Orange Tuesday IN the business
district caused $4,000 damage. par
TALLY covered by Insurance.
The conhaRration, the second destruc-
tive one since last November, when two
blocks were reduced TO ashes, broke out
early In the day IN Cooks blacksmith
shop. swept along Railroad avenue and
was finally subdued after an entire block
had burned. Railroad engines aud bucket
brigaces were brought into play.
The property destroyed Included the
Piedmont hotel, the Orange Review
building. with Its store rooms and print
Ing establishment; the Martin grocery.
the l.. J. ksnn grocery and dwelling.
the A. Y. Grssty lumber plant; the Joint
station OF the Southern and c. & o. rail-
roads, Cooks blacksmith shop and other
buildings.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-22
LETTER FROM Mr.. POTTS
A Record Trip Wlth Scout Car From Frsdsricks-
bug to Richmond

The Times Dispatch Richmond. Va.
Managing Editor
July 20, 1909
Mr.. A. p. Rowe. fredericksburg, Va.
Ny Dear Mr.. Rowe thank you very
much for your courtesy to the Times
Dispatch good roads party when We
were In fredericksburg yesterday. Per
hsps Il may interest you to know that
We made the trip back to Richmond. a
distance OF GAY miles. In 3 hours and IS
minutes, that 10 to say, the entire time
consumed between fredericksburg aud
Richmond. Including stops Of every sort,
was hours and IS minutes This proves
thst the roads are fairly well laid out
and that all they need Is 30 be IN acadAm-
lied In order that they may be changed
Into great public highway.
congratulate you most heartily upon
the work you are doing, and am
Yours very truly.
Allen Potts.
Managing Editor
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-22
POLICEMAN AND THIEF SHOT
Officer Fought Pistol Duel with
Erciaht Car Rohhrr

Officer Fought Pistol Duel With
Freight Car Robber
Norristown. Pa. July. 2l-In a pis.
tol duel near Mageetown. II. C. Mes.
ser. of PhoeniXville. a special police
man on the Pennsylvania railroad. was
shot tire tines by man b. had dis
covered robbing a freight car before
he could draw his own revolver. Lying
wounded on the ground. the policeman
managed to fire fve shots. all OF which
hit his assaiiant. The latter In his ef-
forts to escape crawled under a freight
car. which Dassed over him. amputat-
ing both his legs and crushing his
hand. His body was found on the
tracks some distance away and was
identified as Lorenzo Luzio, OF Bridge.
port. Messer was hit in the side.
breast and leg He was removed to 3
hospital, where II is stated that he has
a chance to recover.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-22
ADDING TO THEIR QUARTERS

The two roc ms 10 the courthouse
building recently turned over TO the
Washington Guards by the City Council
are being thoroughly cleaned and repair
ed The rooms are convenient TO the
armory and will be used for supply quar-
tiers and reading rooms. Mr.. A. N. Gar
ner IL making the repairs. The rooms
were formerly occupied by the overflow
OF the white public school. which can
now be accommodated IN the new school
bufldinu
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-22
MARVIN PAYING UP

Attorney Frederick W. Coleman has
forwarded checks for full amount to
each of the parties who made complaint
against Barker Marvin, the alleged sew
Ing machine defrauder, as be promised
these people he would do In his speech at
spotsylvania In trial of Marvin, whom
he represented. The 5000, amount of
forfeited bail bond by Marvin, will be
paid into the State treasury.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-22
Or. Eliot For cov.r,o,

Boston. July 2l-A strong move
ment is afoot here to make ex-Presi
dent Charles W. Eliot. OF Harvard. the
next governor Of Massachusetts, II IS
taking the form nf a monster petition
which will be presented to DR. Eliot
asking him to run. The petition claims
the movement is not partisan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-22
THROWN FROM BUGGY

DR.. W. j. Coleman. OF Mineral, while
on professional trip In the country,
was driving q spirited horse, which be-
came unmanageable, and with sudden
dash threw him out of the buggy against
q gatepost, breaking one rib and other
wise bruisinQ him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-22
Headquarters For
Building Materials,

keep all kinds Of North Carolina
ana Virginia Lumber, dressed and
addressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash,
Doors, and Blinds, Lime, Cement,
Salcine Plaster, Plastering Hair
Building and Paving Brick. Tin and
Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
xinds Ready-Mixed Paints and Dry
Paint, Linseed OIL, Turpentine, Dryer
Varnish and Lewis's White Lead,
Paint Brushes OF all kinds, Window
Glass and Putty, Builders Hardware
II all kinds. Tar Roofing, Sheathing
Paper and fine Brick.
Keep large stock OF Sewer Pipe and
fire CLAY Pipe. &. ID. Cole.
Agent for sale Of bricks of Fredericks-
burg Brick Company