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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
DR.. COOK WAS
R0YALTY'S GUEST
Danish Scientists Tell King Pole
Has Been Found.
HAVE IMPLICIT FAITH IN HIM
Explorer Sat en- the Kings Right. and
Told Of his Adventures In the Far
North-Royal Personssss Piled Him
With Questions.

Copenhagen. Sept. s-Dr. Frederick
A. Cook dined with King Frederick at
the summer palace. a few miles cut
side Of Copenhagen. The king invited
Or. Cook TO met him Saturday. only
after having the government make the
closest possible investigation into the
merits OF his story. All the Danish
explorers we're asked 10 give their
opinions OF Dr.. Cooks claims before
the audience was granted. and their
verdict was unanimously in his favor
The dinner VAS entirely the result
Of the kings personal opinion regard
ina the explorer. who had the scat on
the kings right. an honor which Danes
cannot remember having been Accori-
ed another private person. and mem
bers OF the ROYAL family listened To his
every word as he rscounted the dan
gers and privstions Of his polar
journey
5ombar6ed With Questions.
The king and every member OF the
royal family even the smallest chill
dren. assembled Dr MAURICE = Exam.
the American minister. Rev. Or Daae
OF Chicago and several other guests
completed the party After the dinner
there was = regular rush sroun' ~
Cook. who started succinct recitsl
OF his adventures. whose graphic de-
pictiou gained from the calmness an g
csndor OF the speaker One after 49,.
other OF the royal personages pile A
him with questions and marked th,l-
Intelligent appreciation or the condi.
tons IN Arctic seas and then waited
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
sars MeIvIIIe I'm be conuLnc.d

London. Sept "a correspondent
OF the Standard. who accompanied Dr.
Cook from the Skaw 10 Copenha gen
on the steamer Hans Egede. told the
explorer Of Rear Admiral Melville's
skepticism DR. Cook replied: Rear
Admiral Melville is sharp critic. but
Is yer, fair honest man. When he
understands my position and the sim
pie way in which travelled. compared
with previous expeditions he will
change his opinion"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
ROANOKE LIQUOR MEN LOSE

The appeal of the liquor men to the
supreme court to deny the petition of
anti-saloon men for local option cleo
ton ordered by Judge Staples for Sept.
50 was denied The plea was that an
election held on Dec. 80, and declared
null and void by Judge Staples, was an
election, and that under the State laws
another, election could not be held in
less than two years.
1ne decision OF the supreme court
means that the election win be held On
the date named. The AntisaIoon
League win launch vigorous cam
paigu-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
A CARD

TO Ny Fellow Citizens of Fredericks
burg, Va
large number Of my friends have ask
ed me to become candidate Tor the
Office OF Commemorative Attorney for
city OF fredericksburg and at their solicit
tation have decided and hereby an
nounee myself as u candidate for that
position. Oh course my success at the
polls IN November depends upon the sup
port oil my friends and | earnestly ask
shas support II elected shall with my
best ability endeavor to perform the
duties required of this position, and /
shall execute those duties without fear
or iaVor Respectfully.
VIM. W. Butxner
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
WANTS MORE PROOF

Chicago Scientist Doesn't Believe Cook
Reached North Pole
Chicago. Sept g. The latest re
ports on Dr. Cook s explorations have
failed TO convince Professor Thomas c.
Chamberlln. head OF the department
OF geology Of the University of Chi
cago. that the traveller reached the
North Pole.
Are the American people an intel
ligent nation or can they be deceiv.
ed!" asks Professor Chamberlin VIII
they accept DR.. Cooks statement that
he found the pole unhesitatingly OF
Will they demand proof?
1T Ia not up 10 the skeptics 10 dis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Having qualified as administrator Of
ID. ". S. Knight, deceased, / hereby
notify all those owing said estate
to come forward and settle at
once, and those having claims against
the said estate present properly authen-
ticated to the undersigned.
ID. ID. Smith,
Administrator Of ID. w. s. Knight, de-
ceased, Hartword. Va.
al7W4W
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
WANTED

For the school term of l9O9-lO.
several white and one colored teacher
Tor HARDWOOD school district, in Stafford
county. Applicants must present certifi-
Gates IN full force. Session beginning
Monday, October 4th, 1909.
Ennever Lucas,
Clerk district school board. Falmouth.
Va. 2sS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
eor KIlIea 81 EIeetrIe Ian.

Atlantic City. Sept. q -iouis Glenn
ssct siv wears was found lyiug beside
the track of the electric road st Pleas
antyille hv three boys His side wa
crushed in. Lut he was conscious ~.
wss rushed to q hospital but he dicl
in lev hours He is supposed to have
been hin by an electric train Will
walking on the track
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)

Corrected by Simon Hirsh G. Bro.)
Wheat, s5c to 81 90; corn. so to So;
meal. 81. 10 to $l.S5; oats, so 10 81; old
hens, live. 10 to IL; spring chickens, IA
TO Is per pound; eggs, 81 to p; lard, 10
TO y; ducks; lives to 10; turkeys. live.
10; butter, 10 to %; country hams, I3
70 10; Irish potatoes, 60 to 20; lambs.
-. 90 to 81; hides, green, to z; dry
sailed, 3 to 8; dry hides, 10 to Il; calf
skins No. !, $l.00 to 81 25; baled hay.
$l4 to SIT per ton; leaf sumae, 10 TO Is
per 100; hogs, 5 l-2; beef, live weight.
3 70 .; pork, to 6 IL; wool, d TO 81
per 10; veal. 1-2 to 8.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
W. s. EMBREY

GSuccessor to Embrey & Bergman.
Dealer in Railroad Cross Ties, Cedar
Posts, Spokes and Hoops. Keeps con-
stantly on hand large supply of Baled
Hay and Mill Feed. Office near Rail
road Depot, Fredericksburg, Va.
Also Agent for Page Wire Fence Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07

When a German boat won one of
the New England races a day or 50
since the Americans present gave
the victors a hearty cheer. When
an American aviator won the airship
race in France last week he was
greeted with a chilly silence. Looks
like the people on this side are better
snOrtsrnpn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07

Sportsmen all over the country are
glad that the worlds championship
baseball series this year will not be
played between Chicago and Detroit.
There would have been little interest
in such a series. but with Pittsburg
and Detroit or Philadelphia playing
for the championship. the country
will sit up and take notice.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
DISOBEYED MOTHER; KILLED
Lad Vert - Camp Of Friends and Was
Accidentally Shot

Pitshurg Sept Death followed
shortly after Floyd Alexander agei
seventeen years OF the North Side.
had disoh-yod his mother and gone TO
the camp ~ friends near New Gslilee
q. one of his companions while clean
ing riie accidentally discharged thc
weapon the bullet striking Alexander
The boy was rushed TO hosnital in
this CITY. whore he died
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
Kaiser Conducts Church Services.

Kaiser Conducts Church Services
KEEL Sept. 1.-THE emperor con
Quoted service personally on the I'm
pcrial Yacht IIOhenzollern SUNDAY. a.
tel which the leading commanders OF
the feet discussed with his majesty
tho lessons OF the naval manuevers
lust ended
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
TACKLED MASKED ROBBERS
Harrisburg Nan Held Them or Until
HeIp ArriNed.

Harrisburg Pa Sept. 6 ". u
Gribhie of Camp HIN. vas driving "a
his home from Harrisburg with his
Nife aud TWO daughters. when two
masked men h-lj them MP and de
manded money When this Vas r.
fused they began shooting Gribbis
climbed down from his wagon an
tackled me hishwaymen with the b-'i
end ~ his nip The shooting snd tL
screams 90 rhe women brought neigh
hors with -hotsuns and the robhers
ran. Their shOts went Wild. except one
which hit horse aud killed II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
TEACHER WANTED

Wanted, a teacher in private family.
English branches and beginners In
Latin. In writing state salary expected.
Address c. J. CHARTERS, Falmouth, Va.
sits7l3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
spOrtsrnen

A North Carolina county has voted
an additional 5000, 600 for permanent
road improvement. Is Virginia go
ing to let the Old North State Guido
her in the building Of roads. which
means the growth Of prosperity?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

Stafford Co., Va.
A meeting of the Falmouth District
School Board will be held at New Hope
school house on Tuesday, Sept It'll. at
half past ten o'clock, for the purpose of
contracting with teachers for the com
ing school term. All applicants will
please be on hand in person and have
certificates with them.
J. NJ. Ashby.
ls1-lO Clerk of Board.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
DICHMoND. FREDERICKSBURG AND 70
M TOMAC RAILROAD

nICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG AND PO-
N TOMAC RAILROAD.
Schedule effective May 30 1909
Leave fredericksburg. Eorthward.
6-25 a week days. local: 7.O5 a. m daily: 7.2i
days. $50 p m. daily local: 7Oi D. M daily: 100,
p. m. daily.
Leave fredericksburg. Southwark:
SIS a. m daily. A. c. l.. train: 6s0l m weel,
days. local. s.53 a. m. Sundays only local; Ie.S6 a
m daily. s. A. l. train: l2.49 .. m. week days
local. 5-o9 ,. m. daily. A. c. l. train 6.58 D. m
daily. local. Sd D. m. daily. S. A. l. train
Local from Washington arrives ll.O9 a m week
days
Arrivals and departures not guaranteed.
W. p Taylor. Traffic Manager
G. c. Cox. Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
WANT EGGS. POULTRY. &C

We have opened n produce business
at 500 Commerce ST.. next door to Park
Hotel: We will pay highest cash prices
Tor all kinds of country produce. Bring
Us your eggs, poultry, etc. Eastern
Prod Co., X. ID. Fritter, Mgr n
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
Potomac, Fredericks-
burg and Piedmont
Railroad.

Connections at fredericksburg with r., y. 4 p
X r. and Mary land. Delaware and Virginia Rail-
way Co At Orange with Southern X. II. and
Chesapeake Ohio X. r.
The only line 10 the Chancellorsyille and Wilder
ness Battlsfelds.
Eastern standard Time. Daily except Sunday.
N. MASTELLER. Superintendent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
Mark Hsnna's Partner Dead.

Boston Sept 6.-John 8 Morton. OF
Columbus o.. wealthy coal msr
chant and partner OF the late MARI
Hanna. died at the Emerson hospital
in this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07

The President will find it easier
work explaining the Ballinger-
Pinchot squabble in the West than
he will defending the so-called re-
vised tariff measure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
FARM HAND WANTED

Want good reliable settled man to
do general work on a small farm. Apply
to n. b. Hudgins, Law Building, Fred
ieksburg, Va. Plain
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
Mondav, Oct. 4th, 1909

that being court day. all that certain
tract or parcel of land together with
all the buildings and improvements and
appurtenances thereon, or thereto be
longing, situate, lying and being in the
county of Spotsylvania, State of Vir-
ginia, about eight miles from the court
house of Spotsylvania county, on the
road leading to Hams Ford, said 10
contain one hundred 900 acres, being
the same tract conveyed by S. f. Fos-
ter 10 the said Robert G. Coleman and
VIM. X. Coleman by deed bearing date of
May 9TH, 1900, and of record in the
Clerks Office in the County court of
Spotsyvania county, Virginia, to which
deed and the deed or deeds therein re-
ferred TO reference is here made for a
fuller description of said tract of land.
Alvin T. Embrey.
T. S. Coleman,
c. ID. Foster,
Special Commissioners.
Virginia. In the Clerks Office of the
Circuit court of Spotsylvania. /, T. A.
Harris, clerk of the said court, do here
by certify that the bond required of
special commissioners, Alvin T. En-
brey, t. S. Coleman and c. d. Foster,
IN the chancery cause of Willis and
others VS.. Coleman and others by de-
cree entered therein, in vacation, on
September 4th, 1909, has been duly
gwen. Given under my hand this 4th
day Of September, 1903.
7. A. Harris, Clerk.
sep7w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
DOGS ard Horses KILLED For Food.

Dogs and Horses Killed For Food.
Berlin SPIT THE Official stats
tics Tor III second quarter OF 70 b"
show that 1851 dogs have been slaugh.
tered for food under government In.
spection ana % 7S5 horses.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums of $500 and upwards. real
estate security. Apply 10 Chichester &
Chichester. attorneys. Ia n
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07

Maryland Democrats will soon
have z chance to do what Virginia
has already done-provide a white
electorate only.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
REAL 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, 1909-09-07

DR.. Cook is accused Of stealing a
march on Peary. In other words.
Peary marched 20 slow for Cook.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
TOURNAMENT IN ESSEX

A tournament took place al Dunns-
vile. Tuesday afternoon. Aug. 3lst. at
3 O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
FOR SALE

A Mccormick husker and shredder.
used one season; warranted, in excel
lent condition. Will sell cheap for
cash. Apply 20 c. Il. Rhoades,
Rhoadesville. Va. r. F. d. No. l, Box
8. aug2l-lm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Valuable Property
In Spotsylvania County. Virginia.

In Spotsylvania County. Virginia.
Pursuant to the provisions of de-
cree of the Circuit court of Spotsyl-
vania county, Virginia, entered Sep
TENDER 4th, 1909. in the chancery cause
therein pending under the style Of Will
lis, etc. Va. Coleman. etc, and having
given the bond required by said decree,
the undersigned special commissioners
viii offer for sale at public auction, to
the highest bidder for cash, before the
front door OF the courthouse at Spot
sylvania county, at 1890 O'Clock NJ. on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07
GOING TO MEET HUSBAND
mrs. Cock viii Probably Join ES-
plorer IN Brussels

Portland Ne SEPT. st has hcce
learned that Mrs Cook will probably
go ,o H~i.S.'is To- met h.- hu~i-0 D. 70
l. not known when she will ieavt here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07

DIR n N. ECKENRODE, DENT IT
Office hou's o sui ? 'o ); flee MAJ,
street, over GooIrick's drug ore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-07

knight Of Anything crowded Miss
Ella Garrett HOskins, queen Of love
and beauty; Knight Of No Hope crown
ed Miss Bessie Tribe lst maid Of honor:
Knight of Economy crowned Miss Annie
Laurie Dillard 2nd maid and Knight OF
Thorpland crowned Miss Susan Diggs
Bird maid.
The charge to the Knights was made
by Deane Hundley.
The coronation address was deliver
ed by Rev. Geo. A. Walden. Tidewater
Democrat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-07

prepare themselves for the fight which is
expected to take place on the floor of
the House when the bill is introduced
AT the time the Dingley tariff bill was
under consideration, in 1897, five days
were allowed for general debate and two
days for the consideration of the bill,
under the five-minute rule for the offer
ing Of amendments.
The result was that the chemical sched-
ule, one of comparatively little interest
was the only one that had been con-
sidered by the time the two DAYS for
offering amendments had been used up
The important schedules and items of the
bill were never reached.
A number of the insurgents and several
members of the majority. who have rea-
son to believe that their particular de-
sires viii not be gratified in the new bill.
Will probably make strong fight to have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-07

safety of railroad employees" said Mr.
Fuller. and don't want out opposition Ia
this bill misconstrued. But this bill is
not right Ii proposes to give the inter
state commerce commission the authority
TO fix the standards without holding any
hearings on the subject.
He proposed substitute for the bill
which directs The commission to hold
hearings and investigate the desires oil
the carriers and their employees regarding
a standard and then report to Congress
for action.
Chairman Hepburn of the committee
read a communication from Chairman
Knapp of the interstate commerce com
mission urging the passage of the bill
with amendments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-07

gan TO move he grasped for and chung
to the driving rods, his only chance for
escape from death.
Whiried up and down within n few
inches of death for several minutes. he
finally succeeded in climbing over ,I.r
rods to the running boards along the
engine and then gained the cab whiiG
the engine with throttle wide open was
making fast time toward Dawson.
At sight Of the fireman the negro en-
CINE thief jumped from the cab. i
crowd of men who saw the fireman =
narrow escape pursued and captured
the negro. He was brought here to
Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-07
WATSON BILL OPPOSED.
Objection to Lawmaking Powers foI
Interstate Commission.

That the interstate commerce commits
sion should not have the right to promui-
gate orders and DEGREES having the eff
feet of law was the contention made to
the House committee on interstate and
foreign commerce yesterday by I'll. K.
Fuller. representing over 10000 railroad
employees
The committee was continuing the hear
ing on the Watson bin providing for the
stantiardiziug of certain safety appliances
on railroad ears. which was begun yes
teTdsy.
1--WE favor legislation 10 promote the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-07

36-inch White Percale, 15c grade Special Zoe
36-inch White Cambria. Carmen Brand;
shee~. fine quality: for ladies and chill
iren's underwear: Zoe value. Special. "a:
S1X9O Turner Subsidiary linen finish:
through center: 3-inch hem; 6'c
value. Special 4Ic
72X30 Turner SheetS-Heavy linen finish.
:S-nch hem: through center: Juc
value. Special :ss'c
Sale of Mohawk Sheets-Original and genu-
inc goods for less than today's factory price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-07
STOLE DETACHED LOCOMOTIVE
Fireman's Narrow Escape From
Death

AMERICAS. Ga. February ca
strange negro. probably insane. stole
the detached locomotive on a freight
train on the Central of Georgia .all-
way in the Smithville yards yesterday
and started the ponderous engine Oh,
of the yards. Beneath the locomotive
at work was the fireman. When il be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-07
WILL OF SCIENCES VICTIM.
DR.. Norman Leaves Money for Ban
quet in Memoriam to Himself.
quet' in Memoir
special Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FORT WAYNE. Ind. February 6.-The
will of DIR. Herman G. Norman, who
offered his life as a sacrifice in an at
tempt to prove that his theory was cor
rect in regard to an operation, was offer
ed for probate.
His estate is valued at $50, 900. The bulk
of it is bequeathed to his sisters, Mrs
Julia A. Lang and Mrs. Charles Cent
livre.
In the will he requests that his body
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-07

vide for the government of the Canal
Zone. and which entirely reorsanizes the
canal commission. was discussed infor-
mally by the Senate committee on inter-
oceanic canals yesterday 1t was decided
that it involves TOO great ii change for
consideration in the time that remains
of the present session. and no action will
be taken on the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-07
TANNING FOR TARIFF FIGHT.
Democratic Members Preparing t.
Combat for More Revision.

While the majority members of the
House committee on ways and means are
busly engaged with the preparation of
the new tariff bill. the democrats of the
committee are losing no opportunity to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-07

be cremated. He relnquished this de-
sire while on his death bed.
1t is ordered that the sum of $50 be
taken from his property to be used for
a dinner. at which il is requested that
his relatives be present. to commemorate
his death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-07

want-whether a situation or a servant
a want ad. i'm The Star will reach the
person who can I'LL your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-07

sufficient time allowed this year so that
amendments may be offered to any or all
schedules
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-07
Canal Legislation Discussed.

The bill introduced in the House by
| Representative Mann of Illinois To pro-
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! $ Six p SS;fs"tssa $4.Q8

This is chance that comes but once in a great
while. Guaranteed Silk Skirts very scarce.
and at this price it is rare treat. These Skirts
come in BLACK and colors: all sizes. and are
actually worth $50. Some are made with plait-
inSS others with fine tucks perfect-itting hips
and the guaranteed label attached to every Skirt.
The Coconino sun., 1909-05-07

c. A. Clark & Co.,, are offering a special sale at away down prices on splendid lines of hats. Here's a chance to pick up d bargain if you want headgear. Their new line of spring clothing might in- terest you too.
 When you change your postoffice address don't fail to drop the Sun a card. It often occurs that the measly editor does not know you have moved. especially when it is from one town to another in a dis tant part of the territory. Frank Bennett, the horseman, has been employed by Mir. Smith, the Oklahoma horse buyer to help roundup range horses this sum- mer for shipment. A "hoss" has few if any idiosyncracies that Montana Frank" don't savy real well.
 A rear end collision of freight trains occurred Saturday west of Williams which delayed traffic for several hours. No one was in- jured, The caboose and several box cars were demolished and the front end of one engine was made fit for the shops.
 Eugene Bruce. expert lumber man of Washington, D. C.. and T. s. Woolsey Jr chief of the divi- sion of silvics at Albuquerque came in from the east Tuesday and will go over a number of timber sales and proposed timber sales on the CocOnino forest.
 C. k. Gillie was in the city from Prescott where he had such an excit- ing experience He says he hopes he never gets into another quite so spectacular affair event though ex- honorated all around. For awhile he thought he really had caused the death of Carson.
 Forest Supervisor W. H. Reed of the Tonto National forest resigned May lst. and has accepted a place with eucalyptus firm in California to travel in the interest of their eucalyptus tree lands. The Forest Service looses one of the oldest and best men in the service
 David Lewis. the expressman, was unfortunate again Monday in having his cart de vehicle dismount- ed by box ear near the station. The local frieght bumped into it while he was getting out freight and put square wheels on it and otherwise destroyed its usefulness.