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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
READY TO END
POLAR DISPUTE
Cook Agrees TO Submit Records
TO American Scientists.
HIS COURTESY TO DANES

viii Ask University Of Copenhagen to
Waive Claim OF PrIority--Wss Guest
Of National Press Club After Lee
ture In Washington.
Washington. Oct. 4.-Dr. Frederick
A. Cook. the Arctic explorer, announc-
ed shortly after his arrival from New
York to deliver his lecture, that he
will acquiesce In the proposition that
the University of Copenhagen be ask.
Cd TO waive it's claim to q prior ex'
animation of his records, in order that
American geographic societies and
other scientific bodies in this country
may be enabled TO review his data. He
said he would be satisfied to have the
decisions OF all these tribunals an
nounced simultaneously.
DR.. Cook was Justify cheered as he
passed through the streets. and when
he arrived at the hotel he received a
cordial greeting from the crowd that
had gathered there.
Every available seat was occupied
and standing capacity was taxed when
DR.. Cook began his lecture at the
theater.
DR.. Cooks lecture which occupied
about an hour in delivery, was fire.
quently interrupted by cheering He
dsviated but slightly from his previous
utterances in describing his dash to
the pole, and sought to conhne him
self more to his travels and expert
ances than to n discussion OF criti-
clsms aimed at him.
At the close OF the lecture DR.. Cook
was the guest OF the National Press
clrj during the remainder OF the even
ing lie met personally the newspaper
men Of Washington and scores OF 9th
ers prominent in the Official life of the
capitol He was presented by william
p Sturgeon. president OF the club. and
responded briefly. TO assure the writer's
that while he was fully conscious Of
the manner In which they had bonn
barded him since he landed In Copen'
hagen a month ago. that he was also
alive to the fact that they were In
debted 10 him as the means OF filling
newspaper space during dull season.
DIR. Cook entered enthusiastically
into the good fellowship OF the occa-
sion and appeared 10 enjoy the pro-
gram which had been arranged In his
homer. This included several Eskimo
songs BY the clubs talent. Among the
guests OF the evening were Represen
tative Roberts OF Massachusetts,
Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury
REYNOLDS: Secretary MOseley. OF the
interstate commerce commission; Di-
rector John Barrett Of the bureau OF
American republics and DR. Harvey
W. Wiley. the governments pure food
expert.
When DIR. Cook was introduced to
DR.. Wiley. the latter at once began to
ply the explorer with questions.
Nov | want you to tell me what
'pemmican' u.s." demanded DR.. whey
who appeared more interested in what
the explorer had to eat on his polar
dash than in the discovery of the pole
DR.. Cook explained that 'pemmican
consisted Of strips Of meat without
the fat. dried in the sun and pounded
together with melted fat and often
dried vegetables. Dr. Wiley shook his
head and said: We'll. II that's the
case. | guess Wen have to push the
prosecutions under the food law to the
| North Pole
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
DEATHS

Lemuel w. Hudgins, Confederate
veteran of Mathews, died at his home,
near Port Haywood, Sept. 18th. aged
10 years. His widow and eight chill
dren survive him.
David c. Mallory, of Orange county,
died suddenly of paralysis. at his home
a few days ago, aged "a years. lie
was sick only two hours. He is sur
vived by his wife and nine children.
Fitz Yeatman, aged forty, of Rich
mond county, died Tuesday from in
juries received from being struck by a
piece Of flying timber at Omohundro's
sawmill.
Levi Barnett, Confederate veteran,
a native Of Lancaster county, who emf
grated to Iowa in 1865, settling in Red
Oak, died suddenly Sept. 10th, aged SO.
Mr.. Barnett was successful in his
adopted State. He is survived by his
wife, two brothers and three sisters.
John Purcell, of Middlesex, died sud
denly of heart disease at the home of his
son-in-law, F. f. Topping. Monday,
aged So. He is survived by his aged
widow, one son, two daughters.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
GRAVES VS.. VOOLFOLK

The Supreme Court has set Monday,
Nov. LIST, for hearing the petition for
an appeal from the Circuit Court OF
Spotsylyania in the case of Graves ct
ais VS.. Voolfolk ct ais. The Circuit
Court decided the case in favor OF Mrs.
Graves, from which decision the de-
PENDANTS appealed. Messrs. Carter &
Carter represent Mrs. Graves, and
Messrs. r. Lindsay Gordon, Of Louisa;
Samuel P. Powell, of Spotsylvania, and
Chas. D. Foster, of this city, the de-
PENDANTS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
FUNERAL OF {. W. DENT

E. w. Dent, son of w. T. Dent, Of
Stafford c. H., who was killed by fall
ing from a freight train at Potomac
Yards Saturday night, attended by a
delegation of the brotherhood of r. r.
Trainmen, arrived at Stafford c. H.
Monday noon.
The funeral took place at REGISTER
Chapel, services conducted by Rev. W.
r. Hardesty. 1t was largely attended.
Interment in family burying ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
REGISTRATION

Saturday was the last day for regis
tration.
Mr.. John ]. Berry, registrar for the
Upper Ward, registered applicants and
transferred 2. Since the last sitting
some time ago Mr.. Berry has registered
about 30.
In the Lower Ward Mr.. Brown has
registered 8 applicants and transferred
2. Since the last sitting he has register
ed about %.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
CONGRESSMAN JONES
At sPoTsYLvANIA

Congressman w. A. Jones arrived
here Monday on 1926 a. m. train and
went at once to Spotsylvania c. H.,
where he addressed the voters Of Spot
sylvania county in the afternoon.
Mr.. Jones as usual made a strong
presentation in behalf of the Demo
cratic ticket and discussed Federal as
well as we'll as State matters, touching
to some extent on the tariff.
Mr.. Jones was introduced by Chair
man J. W. Massey.
Several Republican speakers were ex-
pected, but failed to arrive.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
WOODSTOCK VOTES DRY

Woodstock Friday voted dry by a
majority of 80. Four years ago a ma
jority Of II was given for liquor. Two
years ago the prohibitioists won by one
vote. That election was contested by
the vets, but was held valid by Judge
Harrison.
The election Friday was ordered on a
petition by the liquor men, who were
confident Of victory. II was aquiet cam
paign, without outside help.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
FRANKLIN DIsPENsaRY CLOSES

For the first time in years Franklin
was legally dry Friday. Thursday night
marked the passing of the dispensary,
which was one Of the first to be estab-
lished in Virginia, having succeeded the
saloons, nine years ago. 1t was voted
out last summer. Every dropof whiskey
and wine was sold out before closing
time, and private supplies will last for
a while. Some one has draped the dis
pensarv building in mourning.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
MONTGOMERY 6 co.
GET COAL CONTRACT

The Light Committee, Messrs. Mel
vile. Masters and Lane, met Friday
afternoon at 4 o'clock and awarded the
contract for furnishing 1900 tons OF
gas coal to the gas works during 1909
10 to Messrs. c. H. Montgomery & Co.,
coal dealers of this city, for 81. 7S per
ton of 1000 pounds, delivered on siding
at the works here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
OFF TO LuRAy CAVE

A party of gentlemen and ladies left
for Luray Cave Monday morning at 3
o'clock in two wagons. They were pro-
vided with tents and everything to
make up a camp. They will 90 over the
road and will spend week or ten days.
In the party were: Messrs. Jack Lewis,
- Gardner, John Dunnavant, Misses
Maggie and Carrie Lewis, of Spotsyl-
vania, Misses Emma, Annie and Jose
phine Nicholson and Mr.. Chas. Bowling,
of this city; Misses Lou Bowling anc
Eta Burdis, of Washington, and
Messrs Edmund and Roland Sacrey, OF
Richmond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
LOSE MILLIOaAIRE'S WILL
Heirs Notify Register Not to Probate
Missing Testament

Heirs Notify Register Not to Probate
Missing Testament.
wilkes-Barre. Pa. OFT. 4.-When
search was made for the will Of
Charles D. Foster. millionaire OF this
city. who died last Wednesday, 1t could
not be found, and 1t is not known
whether It has been stolen or mislaid.
II was believed by Mrs. Foster and
Attorney John McGahren to be In a
safe in Fosters ofice, but II Is not
there, and Register Of Wills Smith was
at once notified OF the fact and asked
not to probate any will not offered by
the proper parties.
Foster left about sl,5O0,OOO, much,
II is said, to charity. He is survived
by his wife and one daughter, the wife
OF DR.. Frank Thornton Jenkins, OF
Philadelphia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
shot RixaI at sweethsart,s Home.

Hannibal. Mo. Oct. Oscar WI
kinson shot and killed his rival, AT
thur Dix, al the home OF Miss Clara
Fllenbrock. three miles southwest oil
here. and ;aen committed suicide
Miss Ellenurock secreted herself IN
thehouse. W ,ich Wilkinson searched ID
vain. His body was found in a held'
whore he shot himself in the head.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
STATEMENT FROM DR.. CANNON

Rev. DR.. James Cannon, Jr., presi-
dent of the State Antisaloon League,
says:
"Cities and towns going wet in sur
rounding dry territory accentuates the
demand of the temperance people for
Statewide prohibition"
1t was also his opinion that an effort
would be made by the league within the
next few months to take steps to ascer-
tain whether the sentiment Of the State
is for Statewide prohibition, and II
found TO be so, the next convention OF
the league will likely declare for it and
ask the legislature to order an election
with that as the issue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
Killed In FIGHT over 25 Cents.

Chicago. Oct. 4. - Patrick McCabe'
twenty-five years old. Of Pittsburg. was
shot and killed hc.e by Frank Nee
sixty years old. According to the po-
lice the murder grew out OF an al
legged attempt by McCabe and an I'M
identified companion to Kill Nee by
throwing him from a moving freight
train near Peoria. ILL.,. Thursday night
after robbing him Of 25 cents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
STAFFORD AND KING
GEORGE REPUBLICANS
Make no Nomination For the Legis-
lature.

An adjourned Republican convention
from Cox's Store in Stafford to Fred
ericksburg to nominate candidate for
the Legislature from Stafford and King
George was held at the Park Hotel in
this city Saturday at p. m. Hon. M.
X. Lowry presided with Mr.. Lee Wal
lace secretary. There was good num-
Der of delegates present. Mr.. H. G..
Chesley was unanimously nominated
and he declined for the reasons stated
when he was asked to take the nomina-
ton at the former convention. Then
Mr.. J. B. Jones was nominated and he
also declined. The convention finally
adjourned sine die.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
THE HAUuIsoSsURe STATE NORMAL

The new State Normal and Industrial
School for Women, established by the
recent Legislature at Harrisonburg,
opened its first session Thursday. Over
fb0 students have co far arrived. Not
more than half of the students can be
accommodated yet in the school dormi-
tory. The others have been obliged to
secure lodgings in the town.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
ADDITIONAL NOTES FROM scRlsBLER
Stafford c. H., Va, Oct. End.

Stafford c. H., Va, Oct. End.
Mr.. st. Geo. r. Fitzhugh paid the
Clerks Office visit Friday on legal
business.
The Supervisors Of Aqua District
will please note a certain large mud
hole within the purloins of Garrison
vile, in which a prominent lady of this
neighborhood was dumped from her
buggy, and for this, to-wit, she pro-
poses to sue the county in large dam
ages. 1t appears the buggy careened,
causing the seat to slip, and she went in
headfrst; when she emerged there
from she was a sight to behold.
Scribbler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05

celebration. II is proposed 10 have
the vessels brought here Tor the wa
terways convention, when President
Taft will be here next month. and the
idea is to allow the chief executive the
opportunity OF seeing the vessels.
The plans for entertaining the pres
ident and the delegates to the conven-
ton cali for a big water parade, with
Illuminated floats and plenty OF IRE
works all the way down the river.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
PENALTY FOR DRUNKENNESS
At BRISTOL

The saloons Of the Virginia half of
Bristol were thrown open Friday in
accordance with the court decision de-
claring the local option election Of July
s, which was won by the "wets," to be
legal. Ten carloads Of whiskey, beer,
and other ardent spirits reached Bristol
during the week.
While the Tennessee part of the city
has raised the minimum drunkenness
fine TO SIS, the Virginia city will con-
tinue TO impose $40 minimum fire.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
Thousands Of Indians Starving.

Muskogee. Okla. Oct. John
Benedict. superintendent Of lndiar
schools, who returned from the Flint
Hill district, reports that several thou
sand full blood Cherokee Indians are
facing starvation because Of the unpre-
cedented drouth this year
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
BREAKS BONES IN DREAM
sleep Walker Falls Downstairs and
Is Badly Hurt.

Greenwood Del, Oct. 4.-Dreamlhs
that he was erecting a building and
was walking along narrow scaifoid'
ing. James Hamilton walked In his
sleep through hallway AID fell down
a flight of stairs. fracturing a rib and
breaking an arm. Hamilton remem'
bers the dream very well. but had NO
idea what he was doing until he fell
and found himself lying injured at the
bottom of the stairs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
HON C. C. TALlAFERRo HoNORED

Hon. c. C. Taliaferro, Sr., Of Orange,
has been appointed by the Secretary of
State a delegate from the United
States to the General Assembly of the
International Institute of Agriculture,
which convenes at Rome, Italy, Dec.
18th, and continues ten or twelve days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
WILL RENAME pRENTIss

Before Gov. Swanson retires from
office at the end of next January, he
viii name Judge Robert r. Prentiss
president Of the State corporation com
mission, to succeed himself for full
terms Of six yesrs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
WINE-FL0RAACE

Chas. E. Wine, of Stafford county,
and Miss Mabel l.. Florance, daughter
of Mrs. w. /. Florance, of Manassas,
were married Wednesday at the brides
home. Manassas Journal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
COLONIAL BEACH MAIL ROUTE

The proposed mail route between
Popes Creek, Md, and Colonial Beach,
Va. has been established and n. Z.
Owen. of Weems, has been given the
contract for four years at s. day. -
Virginia Citizen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
LEAVES $500 WITH BODY
Dead Bsby In Fine Clothes Found In
pittsburp.

Pittsburg. Oct. 4.-Attired In mag
nincent clothing. trimmed with the
finest lace, to which was pinned a
$500 bill and a note asking that the
girl baby be given a decent burial, the
body of a month-old infant, carefully
packed in a dress suit case, was found
in the grass on Beechwood boulevard
in the swell Squirrel Hill district.
The body was taken. with the great
est secrecy. to the coroner's once
Two other babies were found alone
the Baltimore 4 Ohio railroad.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
MARRIAGES

A double wedding occurred in Greene
county on Wednesday, when two sisters
became happy brides. The ceremony
took place at the home of their parents,
MIR. and Mrs. X. N. Graves, the con-
tracing parties being Buford ID. Doug
las and Miss Loula Francis Graves;
George w. Collins and Miss Ethel May
Graves.
Franklin c. Townsend, Of Philadel-
phia. and Miss Jennie V. Berry. OF
Madison C. H.. were married in Balti-
more Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Lynn, Of Deco
auan, announce the marriage Of their
daughter, Miss Eunice Lucille Lynn, to
w. d. Wingfield. Of Richmond
A pretty home wedding took place in
Buckland, Prince William county, Tues
day, when Miss Angie Sanders and Mr..
T. Keller Grayson, of New Baltimore,
were married at 1.-The Willows the
home of the brides father, w. W..
Sanders. Rev. Mr.. Council, Of Warren
ton. ofiiciated.
VIM. Howe and Miss Elizabeth Mo-
dena were married at Orange by Rev.
John S. Hansbrough Wednesday
w. A. Dennis and Miss Lula Harlow
were married at the residence of W. j..
Birckhead,i in Orange, Wednesday even
ing. Rev. A. j. Harlow officiating.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
SUBSTITUTE cLERk-cAURIER

Mr.. Herman Walker, son Of Mr.. I.
]. Walker, has been appointed suDstl-
tute clerk-carrier in the city postofhce
here. He recently took the civil serv-
ice examination.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
Headquarters For All
Kinds of Leather

Sole Leather. Sides, Strips and Blocks,
either Hemlock or Oak.
Harness Leather, BsIiag and Lacing,
ell sizes.
Cali Skins and Blacksmith Aprons.
We don't handle any thing but the best
All guaranteed to give perfect satisfac.
tion as to prices, etc. Il
John 6. tIurkamp Go.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
SPEAKERS At CAROLINE
NEXT C0URTDAY

Congressman VIM. A. Jones will ad-
dress the citizens of Caroline on Oct.
II, which will be courtday.
The REPUBLICANS will have i'll. Shelton
and r. H. Talley TO speak for them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
KING GEORGE clERkSHlP

Judge Mason Appoints MIR. F. c. S.
Hunter to the Position.
Judge J. E. Mason has appointed Mr..
F. C. S.Hunter Clerk of Court Of King
George county to fill the unexpired
term of the late Clerk 4. l.. Hunter.
The new appointee is the present
deputy and is well qualified for the
position.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
THE BRICK PLANT

Mr.. Geo. J. Fletcher has purchased
from Judge A. T. Embrey his interest
in the fredericksburg Brick Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
PAY YouR CITY TAxfs

CITY taxes are ready. Call on the
collector ard pay now; you viii save
both penalty and interest
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
HISTORIC BOATS WANTED
clermont ard Half Moon as Object
Iessonf AZ Waterway Convention.

Norfolk. Va. Oct. 4. "A movement
has been started here to secure the
presence OF the Clermont and the HAN
Moon. the little vessels that figured so
conspicnous.y in the Fudson-Fnlton
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
FOR RICHMOND RACES

Messrs. Green have shipped their
horses to Richmond to compete in state
Fair races.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05

Use Armour's fertilizers for fall
crops. Sold by Decker & Alrich. They
have a high grade animal bone also.
Best grade of timothy and other grass
sssda.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
G.. W.. Jon 6

This greatest of Fdecksburg Stores has made larger better more
varied preparations for this fall winter bargains than
before Every cavey thought has been to the beerment the
give to the buying public and safely store
where does much much quality good service
throughout every department this offers this
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05

Light frost on the 18th and also on
Oct. End.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
MILLINERY.

mil Here at prices
aud want then we nave mn
Hats hats for ladies' hats lot Kisses
children millinery be had at TINS ssof
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05

VIM. Howe and Miss Elizabeth Mo-
dena were married at Orange by Rev.
John S. Hansbrough Wednesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-05
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

September, October. 1909.
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