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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
Fired For Being Drunk at Funeral.

Trenton. n. j.. Oct Island Siolozi
got very drunk just before marching
with his society at the funeral OF a
friend. The marshal tried to put him
out of the parade. but Sand objected.
There was a fight, and Sand paid $50
in court later.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
Man Shot In Quarrel.

Scranton. Pa. Oct. IL. 49, Joachlmo
serraro is at the state hospital here
with bullet wounds in his head as a
result of a Sunday evening quarrel
among boarders in a house on Nlnth
avenue. this city. lie will probably die.
serraro had been elected from room
in the house and was standing In
dark hallway when someone shot MIN.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
Woman walks Mile While She sleeps.

Rising Sun. Md. Oct. 11.-Clad in
her night robes. Mrs. Jerry Atkinson
a victim OF somnambulism. was found
standing in the new state road at 3
O'Clock in the morning sound asleep.
She had left the house unobseryed. and
knew nothing about her trip until she
was awakened. She had walked about
three miles.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
ENTERS HARVARD AT ELEVEN
Mathematical Prodigy Passes Entrance
Examinations.

Cambridge, Mass. Oct. 1.-THE
Youngest and smallest student who
ever matriculated at Harvard uniyer-
sity so far as known. entered the col.
lege as a special student. He is Will
liam J. Sdis. OF Brookline, the eleven
year-old son OF Dr. and Mrs. Boris
Sldis. natives Of Poland.
Young Sidis is a mental prodigy.
particularly in mathematical studies.
he having already mastered all the
elementary branches. Sidis attended
Tufts college last year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
tuberculosis Building Dedicated.

wilmington. Del. Oct. ll.-Governor
pennewill. Judge Hastings and a num-
Der OF other prominent men partici-
pated in the dedication and presenta-
lion by the Hebrew Charity associa-
ton OF a building to the Delaware
Anti-Tuberculosis society near here.
Several thousand persons were pres
ant
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
nas Own Grave Prepared.

Bordentown. y. j., Oct 1l.-Fear
that he might not be laid away prop
erly at death, Charles Evans, a Wild
over. residing here, has had his grave
dug and walled up In the Bordentown
cemetery. lie has also had a slab with
the date of his birth. 50 that only the
date o. his departure remains to DO
rocordod
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
Killed Cousin playing with Gun.

Northampton. Mass, Oct. ll.--Point-
Ing a gun at his fourteen-year-old cou-
sin. Marshall Sanderson, In Whately,
with a playful warning OF Lookout
I'm going to shoot" Herbert Sander
son, aged sixteen years, sent the
charge Of shot into the younger boys
breast. causing wounds which resulted
In death an hour later.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
CABLE ACROSS RAppAHASNock

n C. DeShields, assisted by John
peterborough, has succeeded in laying
: cable across the Rappahannock. A
'phone line from the ferry to warsaw
- beer established, and for the nrst
Zine We will have direct communication
Vim points in the Northern Meek
Tjdewater Democrat, Tappahannock.N
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
Bears For Polar Dash.

Hamburg. Oct. ll.-Captain Ronald
Amundsen. the we'll known Danish er-
plorer, who is about to start on a
polar expedition, has decided to try
remarkable innovation IN the use Of
draught animals for polar travel. He
will endeavor to make polar bears
draw his Sledges
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
2ano Volts Kills Engineer.

Charlotte. n. C.. Oct II. - Fred
Thomas. engineer Of the city electrical
lighting plant at Newbern. n C.. was
instantly killed by coming in contact
with some part of an arc machine car
ryips 2sOO volts. The only evidence OF
the contact was burn across one
cheek
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12

For a clear head, stout heart and
strong mind, DeWitt's Little Early
Risers, gentle, safe, easy, pleasant.
little pills. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch
Hazel Salve is unequalled for anything
where salve Is needed, and Is es-
pecially good for Piles. Sold by Geol-
rick's Modern Pharmacy,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
Breaks Neck Jumping From Train.

Reading. Pa, Oct. ll.-For the pur-
pose Of reducing his walk home by a
mile. William T. iieifner, aged sixteen,
leaped from an excursion train, upon
which he was returning from Gettys-
burg. near Shamrock. and broke his
neck. He vas killed instantly. but
there was not bruise on his body.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
Shot Wife: Killed Himself.

Parkersburg ". Va. Oct 1i.-Aftsr
a trivial quarrel over domestic trou-
bles. James Nelson. aged twenty-one
years. a wslI-known farmer living near
Central. shot four times at his wife
and then committed suicide. None Of
Mra Nelson's wounds Will prove 'atel.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
ALTOONA OFF ITS MAP
Government Survey Shows the City &c
ee "out OF True"

ee "Out OF True.
Altoona. Pa, Oct 1l.-City Engineer
Franz Engstrom was informed by
Washington authorities that the Unit
ed States marker on which Altoona
location on the map Is based Is loo
feet out OF true one way and lf9 iee'
the other. and all the official maps ci
the city are no good.
The marker was established many
wears ago By astronomical obserVa
lions by government surveyors. hun
dreds OF families are. therefore out
side the city limits. while others "ho
thought they are out. are In.
Legislation will be necessary 10 give
Altoona It's rfghtiul place on the map
and the correct location will be Cd
tanned from a marker on the highest
noint on Brush mountain, several miles
from the city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
s2oo non Paw For steel Workers

Pittsburg, Oct. 1.-THE bi-weekly
pay of the Carnegie Steel company
that will be given out this week will
be the largest that company has hand
ed out since the business depression
OF swo years ago. 1t is estimated that
the naxt pay will reach sSoo.oo OF
more
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
RAPS THE TARIFF LAW
La Toilette says II Fosters Trusts and
Is Not Principle Of Protection.

u
Is Not Principle Of Protection.
81 Paul MINI, Oct. 1.-THE Al
lrich currency bill. supposed to In
clude a plan for central national
bank. is the scheme OF men OF wealth
TO get control Of the money OF the
,ountry." This was the sensational
statement made by Senator La Fol
lette. OF Wisconsin. at the Peoples
church.
He denounced Aldrich and Cannon
and said he hoped they would be de-
ieated. but their defeat would only be
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12

By 7. C. Valentine. Deputy Clerk.
&c. 0'Conor Gcolrick, p. q.
A copy-Teste:
T. c. Valentine, Deputy Clerk.
o5wdw
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
TWO BOYS DEAD OF
FOOTBALL INJURIES
Fractures Of Spinal Cord Prove
Fatal TO Both.

ST. Mary's. Kan. Oct. 11.-Word was
received Of the death at Topeka OF
Joseph u. walsh. Death was caused
by a cIot OF blood on the spinal cord,
following injuries received in foot
ball game he.c Sept. q.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12

Mr.. Roosevelt is coming back to
help Herbert Parsons do Uncle Joe
Cannon. In the meantime, however,
your Uncle Joe gets just as much
enjoyment out of that cigar.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
For RENT

Two large rooms on Commerce street,
In the Chichester building, over A. b.
Bolts & Co.'S Office. These rooms are
suitable for Offices or living rooms:
Apply to j. Conway Chichester. l-s-tf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
MET DEATH TEASING cow

Infuriated Animal Gored Nan and
Threw Him Twenty Feet In Air.
Mobile, Ala. Oct. 11.-Ewing Mack
was gored to death while teasing
COW here. Mack was under the infiu-
ence Of liquor and persisted in teasing
the animal. which turned suddenly.
gored him in the abdomen and then
threw the mans body twenty feet in
the air. Mack was dead when he hit
the ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
AWOKE WIFE TO KILL HER
Fought Desperately For Her Life With
Jealous Man.

Erie, Pa. Oct. ll.-F'red r. Link, Oh
the Ling Manufacturing company. N
this city. aroused his wife from sleep
and announced that he had decided to
end both his own life and that OF his
wife. He drew a revolver and Mrs.
Link seized him and fought with all
hor might for her life. but the insane
Is Jealous man overCame her and shot
her four times. one bullet penetrating
her heart. Link fred the remaining
bullet through his own head. dying
instantly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
s,r,no. pis.acc Attacks Children

Syracuse. n. T.. Oct. 1l-Northern
New York is alarmed over a disease
which is attacking children. Within
two days two youngsters have died
from the malady. an acute ascending
paralysis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
PEAL. ESTATE WANTED

We have buyers for real estate on
Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers.
List your property with US at once.
Piedmont Real Estate Agency,
If Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
STRAY

Strayed from my farm near Salem
church. one brown and white heifer, one
year old. Reward will be paid for in
formation leading to the recovery OF
said heifer. Respectfully,
ol2-3t Mrs. A. E. Morrison.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
A CARD
To Ny Fellow Citizens Of Fredericks
L.,~N~ u

burg, Va.
A large number OF my friends haveask-
ed me to become q candidate Tor the
Office OF Commonwealth Attorney for
city OF fredericksburg end at their solicit
tation have decided and hereby an
nounce myself as q candidate for that
position. OF course my success at the
polls in November depends upon thesup-
port OF my friends and earnestly ask
that support. Iielected ] shall with my
best ability endeavor to perform the
duties required OF this position, and /
shall execute those duties without fear
or favor. Respectfully,
VIM W. Butzner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
Lost In Canadian WiIds.

Madison Wis. Oct. ll.-Professor
C. X. Leith, Of the department Of geol-
ogy and mines. who Is at the head OF
a geology party Investigating rock for
nations Near Hudson bay. is believed
10 be lost in the Canadian wilds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
WANT EGGS. POULTRY. &C.

We have opened produce business
at sos Commerce ST., next door to Park
Hotel. We viii pay highest cash prices
for all kinds Of country produce. Bring
us your eggs, poultry, etc. Eastern
Prod. Co., K. D. Fritter, Mgr. tt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
FOR SALE

Stock of goods and fixtures for sale.
Rent free until Dec. l. Terms easy.
4l6 Commerce street. H. c. Dow.
soc9- 1lloctl2
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
FARMER SLAIN
IN CORNFIELD
Daughter Found Body and
Tainted Beside Il.
THOUGHT IT A SCARECROW
Victim Fought Desperately For His
Life and Was Literally Hacked to
Pleces-A Case OF Murder and Rob-


Life and Was Literally Hacked to
Pleees-A Case Of Murder and Rob.
berry.
Washington. Pa. Oct. IL. - Look.
somebody has knocked down papa's
scarecrow. Wait till go over and set
IL up" exclaimed Miss Maude Heuf-
nagle TO a companion as the two girls
were walking along a path through a
cornheld on their way TO church near
Paris. this county. A moment later
scream after scream from the young
woman drew her companion tc the
spot She found Miss Heufnagle
stretched in a dead faint beside the
body Of her father. which the daugh-
ter had at first mistaken for the scare
crow.
Was Literally Hacked 10 Pieces.
The finding OF the corpse revealed
one Of the most shocking and mystic
rious murders In the history OF this
section Charles Heufnagle's body.
found in the fence corner. was liter
ally hacked to pieces by his slayers.
Decomposition had already set in. and
il is the belief OF the officers now at
work on the puzzling murder that the
farmer had been dead for at least a
week
Heufnagle was one OF the wealthiest
residents OF northern Washington
county. So far as can be learned. he
had no enemies Heufnagle left the
big mansion on his farm near Paris
on the morning OF Thursday. Sept. 30.
To 90 to Pittsburg. where he expected
TO make a visit of a week or more
with a sick daughter, and on his way
to the train took short cut along
path through a cornfield. That was the
last seen OF him. and II is believed he
was waylaid and murdered while walk
Ing along this path.
Desperate Struggle For Life.
Heufnagle apparently put up a des-
perate struggle for his life. as the
ground near where the corpse was
found was torn up and trampled for
yards around Heufnagle's left arm
was broken. apparently as he warded
of a blow from some heavy weapon.
His face is laid open with long and
Jagged cuts and the head has almost
been severed from the body.
The murderer. apparently after his
victim was helpless. hacked and cut
the body with some instrument with
which death blows were delivered. as
cuts we're found all over the torso and
head
Heufnagle is known to have had
large sums OF money and some valu-
able papers in his clothing, and these
are missing indicating robbery as the
motive for the crime.
Coroner Heffran and District Attor
ney Acheson. with the county detec-
tiyes. have taken bloOdhounds to the
scene OF the crime, and officers in
western Pennsylvania. Ohio and West
Virginia are az work on the case.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12

Mr.. Taft is taking frequent rests
in the West. Explaining the tariff
bill isn't such easy work after all.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
BIG RELIGIOUS
MEETINGS OPEN
Centennial Celebration Of Chris
tian Churches Began To-day.
$4,000 DELEGATES PRESENT
Is the Largest Religious Convention
Ever Held In This Country-Three
Sessions viii Be Held Daily Until
Oct. 10.


Sessions viii Be Held Daily Until
Oct. 19.
Pntsburg. Oct 11.-What is claimed
will be the largest religious celebra-
ton and convention held in this coun-
try began here today. when the inter
national centennial celebration and
conventions OF the Disciples Of Christ
christian churches) convened. Three
sessions will be held daily until Oct.
10.
1t is estimated that fully $4,000 dele
gates and visitors from all parts OF the
world will be in attendance. 80 large
is the convention that 1t has been d.
vided into three parts. and meetings
will be held simultaneously in the
Oakland NJ. +. church. Carnegie Music
hall and Luna park.
Preparations have been going on for
the past four years In perfecting the
arrangements for the centennial, and
OnIlnR the Ncch iutu piOhiihNhN -
every walk OF life will come here and
address the various meetings.
One OF the noteworthy events will
be the launching OF missionary
steamer in the Allegheny river After
the ceremony the boat will be disman'
tied and shipped TO the river Nile.
where II will be used to carry on the
missionary work OF the Christian
church.
A majority OF the delegates and visi-
tors are lodged In private residences in
Plttsburg. and a great many OF them
are being given room and board free
OF charge. In this connection II was
found necessary to NJ up large down
town building. formerly used as de
partment store. with cots In an en-
deavor 10 Immediately take care OF
the visitors upon their arrival in the
civ
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums of $500 and upwards, real
estate security. Apply to Chichester q
Chichester, attorneys. Is II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12
FOR SAFE

A thoroughbred black Spanish Jack,
Y years old, splendid animal. fine points.
Address C. B. Daniel,
sdp30-w5w Nasons, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-12

MIR. Kent's sympathy for Messrs.
Montague and Tucker is touching in
the extreme.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-13
THE COPPER MARKET

The monthly statement Issued yesterday by the
Copper Producers association disappointing After
the heavy sales the red reported during the
first week of November II expected that the
monthly report would show decrease or from 100000
to 100000 pounds. Yesterdays figures showed
decrease of but 100000 pounds. To make the report
more unsatisfactory there falling off in pro-
ducton for November During that month there
total of 12161sOOO pounds of copper produced.
pared with l24657OO0 the month before The total
surplus reported on Nov 80 was 1853 OO3 900 pounds.
For the week ending Dec exports of copper
amounted to 1911 tons and since Dec. a total of
91S6 tons against 1910 last year Foreign con-
sumption continues to hold up WELL room
for Improvement in the home demand for the red
metal The swtchmen's strike is enectng the Butte
producers and may help the production for
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-13
SUPERIOR AND GLOBE

The home office Of the Superior and Globe ad-
vised yesterday by Supt Smell that the shaft had finally
reached water level Crosscuttng will as
quietly as a station be cut. 1t is believed the
Yuma fault lies but short distance frt.n the SHAFT
in It thought possible that the lode might
be encountered in the shaft itself SO pronounced is
the outcrop of the fault the Superior and
grade ore from Santa Rosaia to Can
which point 1t would go forth by rail to the
smeltef, was the signal for renewed buying of the
stock. This shipment will consist OF carload Of
approximately 30 tons ore. and it is believed that
the returns will run close to $4,000. This is ore
carefully selected. it is hoped that from now on
a shipment Of like amount will be made at least
once each month. When the company has its mill
in operation its property and treating 200
per day 1t is expected that 1t will get
out 100000 in bullion per month
The hoist and compressor for the shaft have been
ordered and will be shipped very soon now. The mill
vision made for additional heads developments
warrant Late news from the mine has been of a
very encouraging The stock is not easily
bought and is being closely indicating the likelihood
of higher prices 1t is expected that when returns
from the initial shipment of ore are received the
stock will sell between 81 and IS per share.
Ell DORADO
Local of the FL Dorado received favor
able from the development of their property,
Continued following Page
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-13
EXAMPLE OF PERFECT FAITH
Mexican Lover Believed sweethesrt's
Story Before Evidence OF His
Own Eyes.

For the past week the physicians
In charge of one OF the sanitariums
here have been dealing with one of
the most puzzling and obstinate cases
OF eye trouble ever brought to their
notice, declares Puebla (Mexico)
correspondent. Their suspicion that
the subject was nothing the matter
with his eyes was confirmed to-day
by naive confession made by the
patient.
The mans name is Estanislao Ruiz.
He stated that he lives at Cholupla
and shortly before coming here he
was shocked one evening, upon pass
ing the house of his novia, to see her
kissing a very dandily dressed strang-
er through the bars of her window.
Fearing that he might cause a scandal
by interfering. he retired quietly, and
later in the evening returned to speak
to the young lady about II. She de-
MED the matter emphatically.
But | saw you with my own eyes"
he maintained
DO you believe your dulce or do
you believe your eyes?" she demanded
triumphantly.
Il believe my dulce," he answered.
There was a hearty embrace and he
came here Immediately to have his
eyes treated.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-13
CAUGHT HIS TICKLE FANCY
Bridegroom Turned from Hearts
Choice and Would Have Welded
the Witness.

A cClored divine In the south told
Booker Washington of what. in his
opinion, was the most extraordinary
wedding ceremony he had ever wit
messed, or, indeed, of which he had
ever heard.
Have you no witnesses" asked the
officiating minister of couple of ne
groes who had presented themselves
for the performance of the marriage
ceremony.
Both replied that they had not. ex-
pressing surprise that this formality
was at all necessary.
Where kin we git some witnesses?"
asked the bride of the prospective
groom, who, as well as herself, was a
stranger in those parts
IN go an look around an see,"
said the man.
"All right. Jim," said the woman.
"You go an I'll wait heah till you
gifts back"
Jim then set out as desired, and,
after a long while, returned with two
young colored women, one of whom
was considerably younger than the
bride-to-be.
The parties were then properly dis
posed and the clergyman was about 20
proceed with the ceremony, when
suddenly the groom exclaimed:
Jest a minute. minister"
81 was jest going to say dat. eff It's
Jest de same to you, I'd rather have
that one," continued the man, with
gesture toward the young witness.
That's remarkable decision to
make at this stage of the proceed
ings." returned the minister, amazed"
Isn't 1t little late to talk of such
q thing now?"
Dat so, Minister" queried the man,
with note of disappointment in his
voice. Then after moments pause
he added resignedly:
20, well, l s'pose yo' might as well
go on wild de remonyl"-Louisville
Courier-Journal.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-13
THE STOCK MARKET

The decrease in the Bank of Engands discount rate
the Presidents message and the tendency toward tn,
Capitalization of interest in the Industrial list were the
market features for the past week. on the whole
week closes with sentiment conservatvely bullsh
although the advice is freely given that there NAV
be a further slight recession. This should be taken
advantage of to buy ndustrias but for short profits
only. We likely to continue in the midst of n
choppy market for the remainder of the year.
The Presidents message was a factor quickly passed
over in the market. Tafts to put off action
the great problem until message was con-
strued a point for future market influence 1t is
likely that he viii await the decision in the ca Sc now
before the supreme court before assuming any posi-
tive attitude.
Railroads have been trine weak, but this can be
easily accounted for. There Inuch financing now
being undertaken by the different lines that money
going in for this rather than for the purchase OF
stocks already issued. The cardinal bull factor re-
MAINS though and that is the ever increasing gold
production which is making stocks hold their high
level and incidentally is causing the present high
scale of living expenses. The swtchmen's strike
threatened to serious proportions but APP
parently 1t has petered out
The North Butte episode was the feature of tho