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The border vidette., 1909-06-05

KNow ALI MEN BY THESE PRESERVES: That we. the undersigned. have on this day volun- tarily associated ourselves together for the purpose of forming a corporation under the laws of the State of Nevada, and we hereby certify fol, ows, towit:
The border vidette., 1909-06-05
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

Official and private land surveys. Surface and underground mining surveys. Application for mines and lands before Mining Agencies or Department of Fomento. Examin- ation and reports on titles.
 @-Best references furnished ~ssN MORALES. SONORA. MEXICO
The border vidette., 1909-06-05

That the name of said corporation is and shall be American Mining x Oil Company
The border vidette., 1909-06-05
State of Nevada EO1pfy NVosboa SS

I, w. A. Fogg. County Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the second Judlciai District Court of the State of Nevada, in and for WashOe County. said Court being a Court of Record. having common law jurisdiction, and q Clerk and a Seal, do hereby certify hat the foregoing is a full. true and correct copy of the original Arti- cles of Incorporation of the American Mining tS Oil Company, winch now remains on file nd recorded in my office at Reno. in said county. In Testimony Whereof. have hereuntO set my hand and afiix xed my Official Seal, at Reno, this 23rd day of January. A. D., 1909.
 seal. w. A. Fogg, Clerk,
 5-1.6t By s. R. Tippett, Deputy.
The border vidette., 1909-06-05
State of California City and County of s s.

On. this 4th day of January. 1909 before me, o. w. Yeargain, a Notary Public in and for the City and County of San Francisco, State of California. personally appeared Peter J. Lech- ner, Edward J. Stein, and H. C. Wayland,- per sOnally known to me to be the individuals de scribed in and who executed the foregoinR articles of incorporation and they each duly acknowledge to me that they executed the same freely and voluntarily and for the uses and purposes therein mentioned.
 Witness my hand and official seal at San Francisco. California the day and year first above written.
 Notary Seal. O. W. Yeargain.
 Notary Public.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
WILL Be WORLDS
BIGGEST BANK
Standard Oil and Morgan Insti-
tutlOns to Merge.
CAPITAL WILL Be SIOO,OOO,OOO
Deposits Will Be About $500. ooo. 900
When the National City and Com
merce Join Forces In New York
Frank A. vanderIip to Be President,
Of New Concern.

New York. Feb. Sit was learn Q
that plans are approaching completion
for a consolidation OF the National
City bank. the Standard OIL institu
ton. and the National Bank OF Com
merce. known as the Morgan bank
with a combined capital and surplus
Of si00.OO00o0 and deposits Of abou,
$500. 600 600. making II by far the big
gest bank in the world
The consolidation. II Is said. will BE-
very easily carried out The National
City bank has nearly 100000 more
surplus than the Bank of Commerce
so that all that will be necessary 70
do will be for the City bank TO de
clare an extra dividend for the amount
and then the stock in the new bank
would be exchangeable for the stock
OF the two consolidating banks
1t is said that Frank a. Vanderbilt
now president OF the National City
bank. will become president of the
merged institution. Valentine Z shy
der is president OF the Bank OF Com
merce. and it is presumed be will have
a high position in the new bank
The National City bank has a capt
tai OF S25000.OO0 and a surplus OF
s2l .67s. 900. Its deposits are in excess
of 5000. Oc0 600.
The Bank OF Commerce has a CAPT
tai of SIS. 0oo Oo0. a surplus Of sl5.25o.
600 and deposits Of about $500 600 600
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
Three ARRESTED
FOR MURDER
helghbOrs Of Slain Farmer
Charged With Crime.
NO HAVE CONFESSED
One Stood Guard With Shotgun While
Two Others Entered the House to
Rob Mailman, ara Shot Him Down
at Bedside Of Sick wife-Suspee,ed
Of Other Crimes.

Lancaster. Pa. Feb. S.-Walter As
ton. Paul Fornwalt and Benjamin As
ton. all residing in the neighborhood
where the crime was committed. were
arrested for the murder of aged Alfred
Mailman, who on Sunday night was
shot down by masked robbers while
at the bedside OF hts sick wife at his
home in PeQuea township. Fornwalt
was caught in this city. where he had
come. II is belir7ed. to escape the
AstOns. as they had threatened to
shoot him IL he told. Before he had
been taken to the police station Walter
Aston turned up at that place TO in
quire II Fornwalt had been arrested
and was held there. Benjamin Aston
was arrested al his home in Peuuea
township and brought to Jail here
Fornwalt told all about the murder
after his arrest. He said the two As
tons had persuaded him to go along to
do the job. but he had no idea there
was to be any shooting. They were
to rob Hallman. Walter Aston entered
the house first. and while he (Forn-
waltz was in the door Walter began
shooting. They then ran away. Ben
Aston. he said. had stood guard outside
With a shotgun.
Walter Aston. when confronted with
the confession OF Fornwalt. denied be-
ing there. but was very nervous and
mixed in his story.
Told Of Other Crimes.
Ben Aston at first denied all con
nection with the crime, but said he
knew Walter and Fornwalt had gone
from his house to do IT. Later he
broke down under severe questioning.
admitted he had been with the other
two and had stood outside while the
others went in, and corroborated Form
waits story in every important fea-
ture. He also told of other crimes
that had been committed in the neigh
borhood. and connected his cousin.
Walter. with the murder. as well as
another man. whose arrest will likely
follow.
The two Astons have bad reputa-
lions in the neighborhood and the law
abiding citizens feared them. Walter
Is young man. while Ben. his cousin.
Is married and has two half-grown
children Young Fornwalt says his
home is at Middletown. Pa
Fornwalt told the officers that after
the shooting Walter Aston had given
him the pistol he had used. and he had
taken Il home and put # on the wall
in the barn. Il was recovered there by
the officers. In his confession Form
walt told OF a number of persons who
had met them as they were running
away from the place of the crime. and
evidence will be worked up to cor
roborate Fornwalt's story.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
A BENEFICIAL LAW.

A practical test Of the act passed
by the last General Assembly pro-
hibising she sale OF certain game
birds, such as partridges and wood
cock. has demonstrated that just
such alaw was badly needed. Under
its provisions there has been In this
section no slaughter OF quail for the
markets OF Richmond, Washington
and Baltimore, such a. has hereto
fore marked the entire open season
ia this State and the birds have been
allowed rest from theconstaDt pur-
suit OF she pot hunter. As a FARTHER
results OF this beneficial law there will
be three 10 five birds left alive after
the cloee OF the season where here
tofore there has been one, and next
Sc ison, therefore, we may expect the
cartridges to be hereabouss In some
thing like old time numbers. The
Legislature was wise not to sit quiet
ly by and refuse to take steps - pre-
vent their exterminatio, and though
the law in question was opposed by
a few commission merchants and a
certain class OF country merchants,
we believe it has proven entirely sat-
is'actory to a large majority of she
people. Especially has Is appealed
TO the land owner, heretofore poster
ed from Nov. 1st TO Feb. 1st with a
constant stream OF pot hunters
lodging In and out on his land, be-
cause this season the number OF this
gentry has wonderfully decreased. II
the law is continued in force for the
next four or five years and a bounty
placed by the counties on hawk
scslps, we will see the woods and
fields OF Virginia once more alive
with all kinds OF game. Every State
is taking steps TO prevent the exter-
mination OF wild animals and birds
and we are glad to see our State in
line.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
MR.. sruARTs WITHDRAWAL

The illness OF Mrs Henry c. Stuart,
which necessitated she withdrawal OF
her distinguished husband from the
gubernatorial race, will be generally
regretted throughout the State.
This will be true not only among his
supporters and admirers, but among
those who expected 80 aid one or she
other OF his distinguished opponents,
for Mr.. Stuart is generally admired
throughout the State "a AN honest,
upright, able and spa;riogic citizen,
who had rendered efficient rvice In
oil the public duties to which he had
been called. Incidentally the elimi-
nation OF Mr.. Stuart from she race
makes more interesting and more
Uncertain the outcome of the guber-
Material primary. II Judge Mann
and Mr.. Tucker are allowed to fight
Is out between themselves, a red hot
race and a close finish may be expect
ed, but the chances are shat Hon.
Carter Glass will enter the lists. If he
does we will witness about the same
complications which existed before
the withdrawal of Mr.. Stuart, when
the chances we're regarded as in favor
OF Judge Mann's nomination.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
LOCAL MARK ETs

,Cocr~e,sc % sinoD airsh g,..
Wheat. ~ 0S 10 Clio: cora. so TO 81
neal ~ 45 to $50: oat.
so TO So; old hens. live. y. dres-.c. M
chiessn live. 3 a. 10; drawn, ~ TO is
und'awn. IL to II; eggs. "a 20 2s
lard. 10 to IL; ducks. i've : 20 10,
turkeys, undrawn. Is to II; drawn,
II 20 Is. live. IA To is; butter
10 to rs; old hsms. Is u is,
new hams. IL To Is . Irish po-
tatoe-. 81 10 10; sweet potatoes,
80 To SO; lamhs. 81 80 to 81 90, hides.
green. To ~; dry sailed. : to .; dry
hides. 10 To IL; call skins No. 4. 81 90
to tl.25; baled hay. Ella to sl7 per ton;
leaf sumsc. 40 TO 10 per 100: hogs. 5Sc;
wool. 16 To Is per 10: veal. 5S 10 o
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
TAKES UP DREW BILL
Little Possibility Measure Will Pass
California Legislature.

-fNNC F0oSt1hAAy hNCaS1FC WI ass
California Legislature.
Sacramento. Cal. Feb. 3.-The Drew
bill. closely modelled on the Oklahoma
statehood bill and excluding aliens
from property rights In California. will
be urged to final passage by its sup
porters.
The presidents letter. which was
read with interest by the house mem
beers. has not changed Assemblyman
Drew in the least, and he declares that
he will do his utmost TO secure the en-
actment OF his measure despite Roose-
yelts counsel TO the contrary and Sec
rotary Roots positive objection to any
legislation directed, even Indirectly.
at the japanese.
There is a general conviction here
that the Drew bill will not pass. as
Speaker Stanton. the entire Los An
geles delegation and the organization
in general Is opposed TO IT, The in
clination OF Governor Gilett will be to
veto the bill unless 1t is radically
modified.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
POLITICAL

Hon. II. st. Geo. Tucker. candidate for
Democratic nomination for Governor
has engaged Capt Richard 8. ker, Com.
monwealth's attorney OF Augusta coun.
", as his campaign manager. Mr.
Tucker will open headquarters in Rich
mond In a few days.
The withdrawal OF Hon. II. C. Stuart
from the race for the Democratic guber
material nomination has given the politi
cal prophets something to talk abou,
and has made his rivals more hopeful o.
SUCCESS Supporters OF Judge Mann arr
predicting his victory, but Mr.. Tucker
expresses himeeli just as sanguine. 1t I.
still uncertain whether Mr.. Glass will
run.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
CONGRESSIONAL

February % has been agreed upon as
the date when the Brownsville case win
be finally disposed Of
-Four hours were spent 10 executive SEES
sion In froltless effort to confirm the
nomination Of DR.. Crum, negro, to be
collector OF customs at Charleston, 8. C.
The army appropriation bill, carrying
about f97 100000, was passed BY the
House after the provision for $500, 900
Tor war balloons had been stricken out.
The House locked horns with the Sen
aee on the senate amendments to tlNDnn.
gent deficiency bfll. striking out IN
TOR autos for the White House. and sent
tbs bill to conference
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
VIRGINIA NEWS

Rev. J Z Bailey, Of II, rnaon. has &C
erpted the pastorate OF the Baptist
churches at Saiuda. I. {
Thomas Saunders. aged n. son OF Con-
gresham seunders u the Filth Virginia
district, died Sunday at Rocky Mount,
OF typhoid fewer.
John Davis. aged Is. WAS killed by the
hmo OF a tree striking him ia the head
while assisting his father. Ishmael Davis.
= farmer OF Accomee. IN cutting down
timber.
Gov. Swanson appointed r W Yam
cey. 81 l.ynchburg. to the board of gov
ernors ~ the Eastern State Hospital at
William burg 10 succeed ID W. Spencer.
of Henry county. resigned.
The Farmers destitute OF Northern
Nirg,nis will-be held In connection with
the Agricultural High School at Manas.
sss Feb y. At 10 a IN. lt will be con-
dneted by Pcof J 2. Campbell. OF tn
a.. ; Department ot Agriculture The
main topic will be Toe Corn Crop"
Col X c. MARSHALL. OF Portsmouth.
chief COUNSELLOR she State Firsmsn's Az
sOcietion. has associated " q. Robert
son. RoanOks: Richard +. Byrd, Win.
chester, and Samuel L. Kelley. Richmond,
with him a. counsel 10 fight the ,tOris
finsurapcs companies to have the spy
ciel tax on insuraI &C eOmpani-s for ben
etit Of disabled firemen declared uacon.
stitutiouai-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
ROLL OF HONOR

Roll Of honor for excellent lessons eud
department for Andrew Chapel public
school No. 2, Brooke, Va Margaret
Jones. Myrtle Lowry. Burt!e Dent,
Matte English. May Dent. Nellie Jones,
Marceiiine Schooler. Lillian Dent, Edith
Jones, Lizzie Stewart. Dora Jones. Ida
Payne, Rena Jones, Ferena Payne, Susie
Winkler. Nora Payne. Irene Dent. Allen
Bickers, Dan Ditch, Christie Dent. Paul
Jones, WILDER Payne, Charles Green,
Leonard Payne. Beryl Grigsby, George
Jones, Lloyd Stevens, Howard Jones,
Hugh Grigsby. Joe Smith, Ned Ditch,
Raymond Jones, Howard Stevens, John
Stone, Willie Lowry, William echooler,
Arthur Wfnkler, Lester Stevens.
Matte 4. Good win, Teacher
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04


Toxic, Feb. 3.-Count Komura. min
lister of foreign affairs. addressing the
house of representatives. endeavored
to reassure Japan In regard to the sit
uation in the United States.
He said that the sincerity OF Japan's
welcome OF the American feet and
American expressions of good will had
demonstrate the firmness OF the ira
ditional friendship between the two
nations which it was imperative to
strengthen further through the devel-
opment OF mutual commerce. though
not I'm conflict.
Concerning the Far East and the
Pacific. IL had been deemed advisable.
he said. to exchange political notes an
nouncing mutual policies. These had
already greatly conduced to the pres
ervatiOn OF peace.
Count komura further said that the
present California legislation hostile
to the japanese was not supported by
the American people and need not be
taken seriously.
Later. speaking on the subject OF
emigration from Japan. Count Komura
prevent it's subjects from scattering
throughout other territories. They
should be concentrated in one direc-
ton. with view OF extending the area
that requires Japanese exploitation
Owing 10 the changed position. follow
ing on the war. II is also necessary 20
avoid complications that would ham
per the country's trade"
With regard TO China. Count Ko-
mura expressed the hope that the
present authorities in China would be
prudent. not only for the sake Of China
but for the welfare and peace OF the
Far East"
Japan. he said. was determined 20
adhere TO the principle of the open
door and equal opportunity for all.
Count Komura stated that Japan
would give notice a year previous of
the expiration OF commercial treaties
now in force and thus recover au-
tonomy. hoping TO conclude new treat
les separately.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
May Get Treasury Post.

Washington. Feb. 8. - George NJ.
Reynolds. president of the Continental
National bank. will be secretary of the
treasury in the Taft cabinet. according
to reports here. Mr.. Reynolds. who is
also president OF the National Bank.
ers' association. has built up the bank
Of which he is president from a small
concern to one OF the largest and
soundest Institutions In Chicago.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
FRANK e. TYLER.

~ lCHhDSD. FhhDfktI nsf,L nj,
X AND POTOMAC RAILROAI,
Schedule effective Jan. 4th, 1909.
Leave fredericksburg, Northwart:
6:25 n. N. week days. local; 7:O5 a n.
ally; 7:21 Il. N. daily ;l0:29 u DAILY
'ocal; l:2e p m week days: $50
N. daily: local 7:0l p. IN. daily; lO:Oe
D. m. daily.
Leave Fredericksburg. Southwark:
$50 q m. daily. A g. l. train; Sol =
m. week days. local; $3.50 a m. Sunday
'nly, local; 1926 @ NJ daily \ A
rain; l2:49 p IN week days. local; S:21
pm daily, A. c L. train, 6:5S o IL
iail y, local; 9:06 q. m. daily, 8. A. l.
rain.
Local from Washington arrives 11.Oq
a. N. week days.
Arrivals and departures not gusr.n
i-ed.
". p. Taylor, Traffic Manager
G. c. Cox Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
MAY RECOMMEND BIG
BOND ISSUE FOR ROADS

A big bond Issue OF between s.. 1000. 900
and 100000 for Virginia road i'm
provements will be discussed and prob
ably recommended to the next session
OF the Virginia legislature by a state
good roads convention, which has been
called to meet in Richmond. Feb. 10 and
IL. The object OF this convention Is to
discuss ways aud means TO secure per-
maDent Improvements and construction
oil roads and highways. and to form q
permanent state association Gov
Swanson issued the call for the good
roads meeting
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
NO MORE WHITE FLOUR

Flour is to be white no more. secre.
tary Wilson's order against the bleach.
log OF fiour by tho millers went into Of.
iect yesterday. Hereafter ell -four will
be creamy, golden color The bleaching
process entails the use OF sodium nitrate
The millers contend that the small guam.
tity used can have no deleterfous effect
II Is pointed out, however. that after
bleaching, -four OF inferior grade canno,
be distinguished from higher classes. Tho
sale OF blsached -four will continue until
June next 10 order to let the millers dis
pose OF She stock now on hand.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
EXPLOSION KILLS
SEVENTEEN MINERS
Accident in COlllsTy Of Alabama
Coal Company.

birmingham. Ala. Feb. 3.-Seven-
teen men are dead as the result OF an
explosion in the No Short Greek
mines OF IT, birmingham Coal & Iron
company. Five OF the dead are white
and twelve are negroes.
The explosion Is thought to have
been caused by windy shot The
mine itself is practically uniniured.
Amhulances were sent from Ensley
to the scene and collins will be rushed
to the ill-fated mine. which was run.
ming en- short force.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
Nevada Takes AntiJapanese Position

Carson. New. Feb. "A strong res
olution. directed 10 the California leg
islature. declaring in favor OF drastic
anti-Japanese legislation. criticising
Theodore Roosevelt and designat-
ing the Japanese as She parasites
Of the world" and a menace TO civili-
zation and progress on the Pacific
coast, was adopted after 1t had been
so amended that all reference TO Pres
ident Roosevelt had been eliminated.
The resolution now goes to the senate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
TRENTON TO BE GOOD
Ministers Employ Censor to Wstcl
Plays Produced.

Trenton. y. j.. Feb. 3.-There are 70
be no more racy plays presented in
the Trenton playhouses II the clergy.
men Of the city can have their way
about 1t. The Ministerial union has
employed a censor and served notice
that they will keep track OF all the
theatrical productions in this town in
the future. II anything Objectionable
is discovered in the lines or situations
the proprietors OF the offending thea.
tiers will be promptly prosecuted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
U. S. Probes Death of Soldier Abroad.

Washington. Feb. 3.-The state de-
partment has called on the American
consul at Riga TO investigate the al
legged summary killing in Russia OF
Fritz Strombach. United States SOL
der. who formerly resided IN Philadel.
phia- According to statements OF the
mans friends. Strombach was execut-
ed in October. 1907. while on a fur
Tough from the United States army
to visit his mother
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
Live Stock Markets.

PTTTSBURG Union Stock Yards
CATTLE higher. choice. S6.iOU 6.65:
prime. S610c 6.35.
SHEEP active and higher: prime
wethers. S5.25G $40. culis and com
mon. SEA $50. lambs. $5N7.S5: veal
calves. $S.50N9.
HOGS active and higher. prime
heavies. 1895: mediums. S7ss: heavy
Workers. S715Q125: light Workers
t5.5O66.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
DYkAMlTERS FAIL
Unsuccessful Attempt TO Wreck Trair
Blocks Tracks.

OnSucccSsful attempt 10 wreck Train
Blocks Tracks.
Wilkes Barre. Pa. Feb s.-Trafic on
the main line OF the Lehieh Valley
railroad was delayed FIVE hours by an
effort TO wreck train on the Haryeys
lake branch by the use OF dynamite
The attempt was unsuccessful. Dyna-
mite was used 70 displace the rails OF
the main line al a frog Had a train
come along It would have been thrown
from the track and down an embank
ment.
A workman discovered the Shattered
rail some TIE before a trainN due
and notified the operator at the near
est station Repairs were completed az
ter FIVE hours. Detectives are search
ing for the wreckers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04

FOR SALE

Registered shorthorn (Durham) bulls.
Merlin" 3 years old; Joe Golden" 2
years old. two grand animals; also some
good bull calves All the above at farm
ers' prices. They are all large and hand
some Their sire weighs over a ton
For milk, butter and beef the short
horn has no equal Shorthorn grades
are hardy and easy keepers
Would trade any of above for
good grade heifers or steers, at an equit-
able valuation.
George Purvis,
Littl- Nhim Farm.
J2l-1m fredericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04

Laymen's Missionary Movement, Pres
byterian church In the United States,
Birmingham, Ala, February 16th-1 9th,
1909. Southern Railway. The Southern
railway VIII cell tickets from all stations
ON lite lines to Birmingham, Alabama,
sale February 14th and 18th; fipaI limit
returning February goth, 1909. For
further Information eau on nearest
southern Railway Agent, or write 8. T.
Burgess, District Passengers ARentso2O
Z. Main St., Richmond. Va ti6t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
NEW SCHOOL OFFICE
J. S. Thomas. Of Iynchbug. VIII be Assistant ID
Superintendent Eagisston.

J. s. Thomas, OF Lynchburg. school ex-
aminer and inspector for the Third Dis
trict, was elected Tuesday night by the
State Board OF Education to the office Of
supervisor frur elementary schools"
This Is q new Office created by the
board, and, IN addition to supervising
all OF the rural schools OF the State, Mr..
Thomas will act as assistant to the
State Superintendent OF Public Instruc-
ton. His salary and travelling expenses
viii be paid by the trustees oil the Pea
body fund.
M. Thomas will take up his new work
on Feb. 10. His headquarters will be IN
Richmond
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04
woman's COLLEGE Head Installed.

Baltimore. Feb. with impressive
ceremonies and in the presence OF al
audience which included many prom
Methodist Episcopal church. DIR. Flu
gene A. Noble was installed as presi
dent OF the Woman's college. DIR. No
BILE was formerly president of the Col
iegiate institute at Hackettstown. N. j
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-04

Mr.. Glass still hesitates to leap in
80 the arena. Is would be well for
him 80 remember the old adage
which tells US "that he who hesitates
IL lost"