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Arizona republican., 1909-04-02

parcels. Then would be presented the interesting spectacle Of one successful bidder walking off with power house. another tripping away with car barn, while a third carries off the 155 pay-as- -yOu-enter cars recently put on Fourth and Madison avenues, on which streets the Vanderbilts own the rails and the right to operate a car line. but own neither cars, power house to make them go, nor barn 10 keep them in. In view of the imam ciaI condition of the property. how ever. it hardly seems probable that there will be any keen competition to see who shall acquire it as present for the children to play with.
 LONGACRE.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-02

From present indications it looks as if the first of June may see New York enjoying a unique experience nothing less than the spectacle of an electric street railway system capita Iized at S52, ,O00.O00 with $iO,OO0,OOO ad- ditional in bonds outstanding being sold from the auction block like a piece of furniture to the highest bid der who indicates a desire to acquire for a score or two of millions a more or less perfectly good electric system, now known as the Metropolitan Street railway. It will of course be the big c,est auction which the city has even seen, since the property includes llS miles of track. 2000 cars, of which 400 are new, car barns with a ca pacity for a scant 700 cars, main power house which controls the pow CT situation on Manhattan Island, sub-power stations and various fran chises or leases. All the other prop ertv is set aside and pledged to cover specified indebtedness. The sale of this property, now in the hands Of a federal receiver, will really be for the benefit of certain bond holders, while the holders of the $52,000,0OO worth of stock will come out at the tail end -of the procession and are likely to realize only a small percentage of the mar value of their stock It is hardly likely that the property can be dis posed of as a whole. and in the failure of such an event it will De broken up and offered in separate
Arizona republican., 1909-04-02

New York is undoubtedly the great
 est oyster city in the
 country. and with the last month which contains an now under way and The season already drawing to close. d new record for the consunr- ton of these bivalrcs .s indicated p hich will surpass the number used hy many a state. No less thun GOO 000. 900 oysters. it is estimated, will have been eaten in various forms in this city when May first ends the season. or an average of 25O for ev- cry man, woman or chiid. There are more than 100 places in this city where the consumption of oysters av- erages at least 15,O0O d. day, another hundred places that serve from 5000 to 10000 daily. and several hundred more which use several thousand each. A good day at the height of the season may see the consumption of at least 1000. 900 oysters, and the daily average will come pretty close to 5000, 1000. including, of course, boarding houses and smaller eating places Not only has the current sea- son set a new record for total con sumption, but also in the serving Of 521l2 oysters at the Hotel Astor in a single day, q record for the largest number ever served in one place in twenty-four hours. Incidentally in this connection still another record was established when one of the oyster men opened 2g00 as his days work So in addition to consuming 1 .000, 900 900 oysters, costing at retail s2OO. .0O0, ,0O0, New York has also achieved two other records and can now claim the oyster championship in all classes.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-02

"Our glasses fit" We carry Invis- ible BifOcal. Toric and all other lenses and frames manufactured Swigert Bros, r E. Adams St Phone 2641.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-02
THE WORLDS BIGGEST
 SUSPENSION BRIDGE
IT WILL TAKE TEN YEARS TO
 BUILD
Latest Figures Show American Grim inals outnumber Foreign-born Two to One.

New York, March 21.-(Special cor respondence of The Republican, With four gigantic bridges oyer the
 East river, representing a total cost or S6O.GoV,000 numbered among his possessions, Father Knickerbocker will shortly undertake the construction of another bridge of the suspension type
 which, when it is finished about ten years from now, will be the biggest of it's kind on earth. All tine plans are completed and approved, and all that remains to be done before work on the structure, which will span the Hudson river begins is the formal ratification by the legislatures of the two states which il will connect-New York and New Jersey-of the S21, ,00O,- GOO appropriation necessary for it's contraction The length of this new monster will be 7f00 feet, or nearly a mile and one-ha1f. This will make it more than 400 feet longer than the famous Williamsburg bridge over the East river, which is now the longest suspension bridge ever built Tn ad- dition to being the worlds largest suspension structure, it will also be the most expensive The famous A9A tb-NaN IT bA 4iEEs WHICH i- bUAb lf-N-L III length, cost $2O,OOO,O0O but that was before the real days of steel Had the new bridge been constructed then it would have cost it is estimated, at least $50,00O, 900. The total cost of the Williamsburg bridge was SIP, 2,O00,- GOO and it's length 1275 feet. The Manhattan bridge. on which work was begun in 1901, and which is not yet completed, will have a total length of 6s54 feet and will cost S16,O00, 900, while the new Queensborough, or Blackwell's Island bridge, which has just been confpleted, cost S12,000,000 and it 7449 feet long. It is of the cantilever type and the second largest of it's kind fin the world, only the Forth bridge in Scotland being larger, though of much smaller carrying ca pacity. The capacity of the city's largest bridge at present is 300,O00 persons every twenty-fOur hours, but the new monster which will connect Manhattan with New Jersey will serve just twice this number, or 6OO,OOO passengers every day, to say nothing of 20.00O vehicles.
 The largest compilation of criminal statistics of this city have shed some rather surprising light on the nativity of criminals. particularly in the case of persons who have believed that the great majority are foreign born. Ac- cording to these figures, out of a total of 1O.347 convictions for high crimes" obtained during the four years from 1904 to 1908, 6690 or 67 percent were obtained against crim inals born in this country and 3657 or 33 percent against foreign-born crim- inals. The following table shows the proportion which each foreign coun- try contributed to this total of 3657 criminals: Italians, S73 or S.4 per cent: Russians, 729 or "A percent; Germans, 569 or 5.5 percent; Irish,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
PROMPT ACTION SHOULD BE
TAKEN

We publish In this issue OF The
Free Lance a communication from
the Washington Wooden Mills, which
not only gives fair conception OF
the value this enterprise is TO Fred.
ericksburg at the present time and
the immediate prospect OF develop
ment which will greatly increase It's
value IN the future, bnt which at the
same time offers to those in Freier-
icksburg who have surplus cash for
investment, and there are probably
many such, an opportunity for a
gilt-edged investment, paying a
higher rate OF interest than any In
vestment OF its class we know. This
company proposes to offer immed-
lately to the business men Of Freder-
icksburg and vicinity $25,0OO OF
first mortgage bonds, secured upon
property which at she present time
exceeds In value $4,000, and with
the money so raised it proposes to
enlarge and improve the plant, both
the wooden mill and pants factory to
meet the demand for it's output.
The management is asking no
gratuity from fredericksburg. 1t is
seeking to raise capital TO consum-
mate it's projects for improvement
by Offering to our citizens a most
attractive investment, which, II Il
can successfully carry through, will
enable It, in spite of enticing offers
elsewhere, TO remain In Fredericks.
burg; otherwise, this splendid enter.
prise will be transferred to some
other place. 1t is paying out nov
some $4,000 per month to employ
ees, or about 100000 per annum
This means much TO our city anC
community, much more than can b,
estimated in dollars and cents.
We cannot afford, under any cir
cumstances, to lose this enterprise
Wecould not afford it II we had to q,
down in our pockets and pay some
thing outright to keep 1t here, mucl
less will it be allowed to go when it
retention affords desirable invest
ment TO our people who have fund
to invest. We understand one Lead
ing citizen is willing TO take So 90
OF the stock.
We suggest that the business me
OF Fredericksburg call a meeting g
once. and make the necessary a
rangements TO secure subscription
for the loan Of $25, 900. We belle,
1t can be easily done and hope the
vill be no delay in acting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
EGGS FOR HATCHING

Unless arranged for before May 1,
can furnish no more eggs for Matching
All pens are turned out TO grass then.
Meantime 10 at 81. 80 at 81, 45 at $3.50,
either 8. C. W. Leghorn or White Wyan-
dotte, or both. II arranged for before
May /, will hatch either or both breeds
in not less than 225 egg lots at 10c. per
perfect chick at SO hours old. Capacity
OF machines 1000 eggs.
Jno. 8 Terrell.
aS2w fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
EXAMINATIoN on TEACHERs

The spring examination Of teachers for
the year 1909 will be held at Stafford
and King George Courthouse, respec-
lively. on Thursday, Friday and eatur-
day, April 22nd. 23rd and Oath, begin
ming promptly at 8 a N. These exami-
nations are for both white and colored
applicants. IL is suggested that those
who expect 80 take the examination will
come prepared with ioolscap paper and
pens and ink. james Ashby,
ap15-3t Div. Supt % Schools
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
EGGS FOR HATCHING

Barred Plymouth Rock 81 for Is.
Rhode Island Red 81 for 10
Brown Leghorn 81 for 10.
Pekin Duck 81 for -.
Brown Chinese Geess 81 for II.
Toulouse Geese - for II.
Bronze Turkey % for IL.
Good hatch guaranteed. Beautiful
Collie Puppies now ready to ship
N. B. Rowe &Co.,
Fredericksburg, Va.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
To the Democratic Voters Of
Orange County.

/ most respectfully announce myself a
for denomination for the House
of Delegates from this county. at the
Democratic primary election, To be held
some time this summer still advocate
better schools, better roads and equali-
zation OF tax assessments on both per
sonal and real property as far as posi-
BILE. ] voted for the Byrd law and l am
heartily in favor of its enforcement.
also favor the greatest latitude of local
option and will cast my ballot for the
submission OF the liquor question to the
whole people of this State. Thanking
you for the honOrs heretofore bestowed
upon me, am.
Very respectfully,
c. c. Taliaferro, ST.,
II Orange. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
WANTED AT MARY WASH
INGTON HOSPITAL.

Because OF the graduation on April
22nd Of three nurses from the training
school OF the Mary Washington Hospital,
there will be two vanancies IN the school.
Ii IL desirable that these vacancies be
filed as quickly as possible an6 any
young lady wishing to be entered as Q
pupil nurse. for further Information will
please apply at once to the superintend-
emit. Miss E. A. Parker. Mary Washing
ton Hospital. fredericksburg, Va.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
ssbseriytiss a.ss Per Year. in Asvsu.
SATURDAY, APRIL II, 1909.
CORN


Corn Is the chief and most valus-
BILE Virginia crop and we would like
TO see prizes offered for corn at our
next fair, divided into some half
dozen classes, the amounts limited
only by the ability OF the fair society
to pay or the willingness of those in
terested to contribute.
We do not know OF a better way
to stimulate interest in the improve
ment OF this all important crop, and
IL strikes us that Is would be well to
pursue some such plan at our local
fair. Corn Is certainly the chief crop
In this section OF Virginia. and while
much has been done recently TO i'm
prove iss yield and quality, there re-
mains much yet TO be accomplished
for better results, In seed selection, in
preparation OF the soil and in culti-
walton.
Anything shat will stimulate the
accomplishment OF these ends will
undoubtedly be long step in the
right direction.
We believe the plan win be an In
centive to the adoption Of better
methods in corn raising in this COM
munity, a community whose natural
advantages are not exceeded for the
production OF this crop by any in
the State. We will be pleased TO
hear from Others on the subject.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
NOTICE

The annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers OF the Potomac, Fredericksburg and
Piedmont Railway Company. at which
an election for directors aod officers will
be held, will take place at the company e
office 10 Fredericksburg on May 4th at
II o'clock
l. Harry Richards. President.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
Romeo.

Gov. Swanson Thursday granted a
rsspite to Joe and Isham Taylor and
Lewis Jsnkins. thres OF the negroes ssp-
tsnced TO die In the electric chair April
30. The rssson is that the superinfen-
dent does not care TO undertake 70 cleo
trocnte more than two men one day.
John and VIM. Brown die on the 3Oth.
Ths Taylor are to die May s and Lewis
3snkiDs on May z. These are men con-
vietsd IN Powhatan for robbery. murder
and burning Of the bodies OF Mrs. Mary
SkfpHith end Walter 9. johnson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
CREAMERY MEETING

All interested in the establishment OF a
creamery, as wen as those desiring To
hear an interesting talk on dairying, are
invited 70 attend a meeting at the Court
house Saturday, April 18th, at IL a IN.
Mr.. W. ID. Saunders, State dairy commits
sioner. will address the meeting. Ladies
invited. NJ b Rowe,
tic Chairman Com.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
Headquarters For
Building Materials,

! keep all kinds OF North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber, dressed and
addressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash,
Doors, and Blinds, Lime, Cement,
Calcine Plaster, Plastering Hair,
Building and Paving Brick. Tin and
Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
xinds Ready-Aixed Paints and Dry
Paint. Linseed OIL, Turpentine, Dryer
Yarnish and Lewis's White Lead,
Paint Brushes of all kinds. Window
Glass and Putty, Builders Hardware
Of all kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheathing
Paper and fine Brick.
Keep large stock OF Sewer Pipe and
fire Clay Pipe. Z. d. Cole.
Agent for sale OF bricks OF Frederieks-
burg Brick Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
FOR SALE

The Herndon home, Prince Edward
and Amelia Sta. This is the most desir.
ably located piece OF property in Freder-
icksburg, modern improvements. low
Insurance. rate, aud has splendid tenant.
This is q first class Investment. For In
formation apply to B. 8. Herndon. Ports
mouth, Va. aSs2ta10,St
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
NOTES FROM HICKS. STORE

Hicks Store, Va, April 14th, 1909.
Rev. 4. Z. Thomas preached at Shady
Grove church on the 4th and will preach
thsFe again on the LIST Sunday ia May.
Mr.. O. P. Wright and bride have ar
rived home and are welcomed by their
frisnds.
Mr.. b. E. Harris was In the Burg last
week.
Mr.. ]. W. Bartelson Is much worse.
M. l.. N. Estes continues very sick.
Miss Annie Poole IL much improved By
the treatment OF specialist in Washing.
ton.
Our Easter service at Shady Grove
Sunday was q success. Tor which Mrs.. l..
Kinsey and Mrs II. III. ksllar deserve
credit. These Christian ladies' never tirs
when any good can be accomplished.
Mr.. Jetsr Williamson, who went to
Richmond some time since. has returned
home sick.
A great many fn this neighborhood at
tended the Eester entertainment at Mine
Road church. which was much enjoyed.
We are glad TO sec the rain. Many
farmers sra delighted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
EXPERIENCED IN BUSINESS

II doubtful about Us. ask merchan tile
agencies-Howard National Bank or the
Citizens National Bank OF Baltimore,
Nd. We handle Eggs. Poultry and
Butter exclusively. Batter Bros 119
W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, Nd.
Prompt returns. Let Us have your
shipments
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
FOR SALE OR RENT

A fine and excellently arranged three
story brick dwelling, well located. with
all modern Improvements Apply to
Hugh ID. Scott. care National Bank.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
Potomac, Fredericks-
burg and Piedmont
Railroad.
LIVE TAnLnNo- Is.

Connections at Fredericksburz with r., y -
r. X. and Maryland. Delaware and Virginia Rail
way Co. Al Orange with Southern n n and
Chesapeake A Ohio Y. r.
The only line TO the ChAncenorsvills and VIII
derness Battiene!dS
Eastern standard Time. Daily except Sunday.
". II. RICHARDS, Zen Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
PEAS FOR sALE

las bushels New Era agricultural peas.
The most prolific yielders OF seed and
make hay OF the finest quality. Mrs. Lucy
A. Lee, Passapatanzy, Va. 3a10
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
MONEY TO LOAN

On hrst-class real estate 10 or near Fred
ericksburg.
c. O'Conor Goodrich,
Attorney at Law.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
EGGS ROR HATcHING

From high-class single comb White,
Buff and Brown Leghorns. 81 for Is, ~
for 30. John l. Brooks, fredericksburg,
Va a13-2m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
Uan4-u.
MATCHING

8. c. Brown Leghorn eggs for hatch
ing, zoe for Is. jas K. Dickinson, Fred.
erieksburg. Va, Route No. 1.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
DR. A Il CLINE

Veterinary surgeon. Offices. Bediord's
and Hiidrup's stables. Phones. 1851,
234. Residence sol Main Sc. Phone,
1881.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums OF $500 and upwards. real
estate security. Apply to Chichester 4
Chichester, Attorneys. Is Il
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
MONEY TO LOAN

$4,000. In sums to suit on good
security. Apply to Lee J. Graves, At
torDey. aI.ls6m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
~ ICBHOSp. FREDERICKSBURG
- AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.

~ ICBHOSp. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
AND POTOMAC RAILROAD
Schedule effective Jan. 4th, 1909
Leave fredericksburg, Northward:
6:25 a. m. week days. local; 7.O5 a. m
daily; T.2l a. m. daily 1929 a. IN. daily
local; l:2s 2. IN. week days; $50 y.
N. daily. local T:O1 2. m. daily; 1909
.. N. daily
Leave FredericksburR. Southwark:
$3.50 3. m. daily. A. {. l.. train; 6;Ol -
n. we-E days. local; Sob n N. Sundsys
only, local; 1895 h. IN. daily, S. A. l..
train; l2:49 p. m. week days local: 5:21
pm. daily, A. c. l.. train; 6:5S D. 10
daily, local; 900 ?. m daily. s. A. l.
train.
Local from Washington arrives 11.Oe
- N. week days.
Arrivals ami departures not GuArAn
t.sed
". p Taylor, Traffic Manager
G Cox. Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17

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The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-03

L. w. Ruple is here from Hol- land today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-03
COURT SUSPFNDS
 CIRCUIT CLERK

Searcy, Aug. 3.-Arguments opened this morning on demur- CT to the five indictments, four for misdemeanors and one for felony, which were returned against Cir cult Clerk Mark P. Jones by the grand jury yesterday afternoon. Following the action of the grand jury the circuit judge immediately suspended Clerk Jones, pending trial on the indictments, and his deputy. Raymond Jones, was sworn ill temporarily to fill the va cancy. The deposed clerk asked for an immediate trial. The case has caused a profound sensation here.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-03

sued within few days. A special feature of the fair will be Home Coming Day." on the first day, October 1. For this occasion special invitations will be sent to every former citizen of Faulkner county and hundreds of them are expected to come back home" for a day at least at Faulkner county $ first fair, where they will have an opportunity of greeting friends, relatives and former neighbors Governor Donaghey will deliver an address of welcome to the visit ors. Following the "home- com ing" exercises, ring and lance tournament will be held, a gold medal being offered the winner. Opportunity will then be given for a visit to the midway attract ions and inspection of the exhibits A balloon ascension will be given at noon. Tn racing program will begin at ? o'clock and continue until about 5 o'clock, at which time another balloon ascension will be made.
 At night the grounds will be brilliantly illuminated with electric lights and the midway shows will be run until 9 p. m, when the spectacular fireworks display will begin, lasting about an hour and a half.
 The programs for the remaining days are as follows:
 Second Day.-Farm Demonstra- ton Day, J. E. Rogers in charge. Talks by scientific farm men and examination of farm products ex- hibited. Two balloon ascensions, races to 5 p. m., band concert. midway shows and Mount Pelee exhibition.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-03

Old papers for sale.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-03
Third Day. Educational Day,

Third Day.-Educational Day, county school contest from 10 a. III. until noon. Awarding of prizes for stock exhibits. Usual racing program. balloon, nd way, fire works, etc. At night the old Confederate soldiers will camp on the fair grounds and spend the night together, this event taking place of the annual county reunion. Prominent veterans of the confed- eracy will speak, and Gen John B. Gordan will probably be among the number.
 Fourth D ly-Children's Day and County Singing contest. Ring and lance tournament in the morning by winners of first days contest. Band concert and balloon ascension at noon. Singing contest at one o'clock, banner to be given by the association for the best class in the county. Races ? to 5 p. m. Us ual night program. Following the Mont Pelee exhibition, the "Queen of the Carnival" will be crowned and will be presented with hand some diamond ring.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-03

had money and it is thought he was preparing to leave the city when arrested. He was taken from the jail early last night under a strong guard and is now supposed to be in the jail of some nearby town.
 limbaugh, the victim of the as- sault, has been working at a saw mill at Pinnacle, but had a fam ly residing at Germania. He came to the city often and was arrested about three weeks ago for intoxi- cation on the streets and paid fine of SIo.
 McMath is regarded by the po- lice as a desperate character. He is an exconvict, being pardoned about a year ago after serving only a few years of 2f year sentence for murder. McMath was intimate with woman in a resort of East Markham street near where limbaugh was assaulted. She was found decd in her room one morn ing, her brains battered out by her assailant beating her head against the floor. McMath was arrested and convicted oh circumstantial evidence, getting 2I years in the penitentiary. On account of his previous reputation, the charge now against him will no doubt give Pulaski county a legal ex- ecution if it is proved McMath was the assailant.