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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
DREW PLANS FOR
WHITE HOUSE OFFICES

The distinguished architect who built
the late additions to President Taft $
offices at the White House is Mr.. Ma.
than Wyeth, who was also the architect
for Mansfield Hall, the handsome
residence of Capt r. Conroy Vance,
near this city.
Mr.. Wyeth was the first American to
graduate at the Beaux Arts, at Paris,
Where only 20 Americans have gradu-
otad
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23

Announcement is made by Mr.. Thos.
w. Buckley, of Washington, of the
engagement of his only daughter, Miss
Alice Tayloe Waring, to Cadet Daniel
Huston Torrey, of the graduating class
at the u. s. Military Academy. The
wedding will be military affair and
will take place early in June. Miss
Buckley is related to prominent families
of Virginia, on her maternal side to the
Turner'S, Tayloes, Randolphs and Fitz-
hughs. Her grandfather was Captain
William Tayloe Smith, Of the U. s.
| Navy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
IMMENSE WATER TANKS
FOR R. r. & P. R. R

Mr.. il. Donahoe, supervisor at this
place for the r. F. & P. r. R. con-
struction work, ETC., was unloading at
Hazel Run two large so horsepower
gasoline engines, weighing II hundred
bounds each. These engines will run
the pumps to supply the large water
tanks, holding co., gallons each, to
be erected near the freight depot:
The tanks will supply the standpipes
along the track here for supplying the
engines with water instead OF the
tanks that are used at present. Pipe
has been layed to convey this water
from the large tank as far as Main
street. This tank will also supply a
fire plug near the site Of the n W
passenger depot.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT
November, 1909.
WENT TO MAD STONE

Messrs. Beach and McWhirt, Of near
Fredericksburg, made a sixty-mile pill
grimage this week to Aide. Mr.. Beach
had been bitten by dog, which after
ward showed symptoms Of hydrophobia,
and the young men drove this distance
that the victim might receive an appll,,
cation of the famous mad stone owned
by Mr.. Edwin Tyler, of Aide. -Manas-
sas Journal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
STANDARD OIL co. ILLEGAL

In opinion written by Circuit Judge
Sanborn, Of St. Paul, filed in st. Louis
and st. Paul United States Circuit
court for district of Missouri, held Stan
dard Oil Company Of New Jersey is an
illegal corporation and ordered that it
be dissolved. A decree Of dissolution
takes effect in thirty days, unless sus-
pended by an appeal to the Supreme
court. The decision means the Federal
grand jury has won its suit against the
company.
Stocks broke sharply on announce
ment of the decision against the Stan
dard Oil Company, the losses ranging
from one to five points.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
WRIGHT BERRY
Married in North Carolina.

Miss Marietta C. Berry, of this city,
and Mr. Curtis G. Wright, Of Bethel,
Del. secured a marriage license N
Halifax. N. c., and were married
Thursday evening at the ROANOKE
Hotel there. They were accom-
panied by Miss Susie Rose, OF THIS CITY,
a cousin of the bride. w
Mr.. Wright is captain Of the A. ";
Embrey barge, which carries ties ane
lumber from this city to northern cities'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
IN FAVOR OF PLAINTIFF

A warrant was issued by Justice 5.
C. Blaydes, Of Berkeley district, for the
HOPKINS Furniture Company of this city
against w. W. Hall, Of SPotsylvania
county, for purchase price of GRAPHIC,
phone. $500 The case came up al
Spotsylvania c. II. Justices J.B. Waller,
M l.. Young and H. A. Garner presid
ing. Judgment was given in favor Of
the plaintiff to recover the machine, anC
the cost TO be divided between the PLAIN
tiff and the defendant. Attorney w
w. Butzner was for the plaintiff anC
C. d. Foster, defendant. Mr.. Butznel
was not present.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
WHERE TO BUY XMAS GIFTS

Just short time left to do your gift
buyinq and this store is the center OF
attraction, for our stock is more COM
plete than ever. The Christmas spirit
abounds everywhere and we extend TO
Won one big cordial invitation TO make
this store your headquarters for your
holiday supplies. Expert hand engray-
ing free. The Reliable Norris Jeweiry
Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
x,,,.d y. sIeens on Track.

Petersburg, Va. Nov 2O.-Charles
TAYLOR. of Brunswick county, was In
stantly killed in the Market street
Yards of the Seaboard Air line. Por
lions Of his body were found for
distance OF 100 yards The supposi
ton is that Taylor went to sleep or
the tracks and was killed by a shift
fn0 angina
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
SALE CALLED OFF

The Helmig bakery, which was adj
vertised to be sold at auction Saturday
at noon, was cried by n. B. klnsey,
auctioneer, and the highest bid wa
$40. Attorney w. W. Butzner called
the sale off, as that was not sui1clenl
to paw claims and costs, and stated thai
the property would be resold next Sat
urday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
THE owl" ATTACHED

Mr.. d. Scott Quinton through his at
torney, w. w. Butzner, has entered suit
against Mr.. R. M. Van Dorm in the
Corporation court to recover $3o4. 10,
for repairs and expenses incurred IN
furnishing the gasoline launch "Owl;
Mr.. Van Dorm owns an interest in the
boat and it is attached in the proceed
ings.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
MRS. ANN JANE WRIGHT DEAD

Mrs. Ann Jane Wright. widow of DR..
Wesley Wright. of Caroline county,
died Friday night at the home Of her
stepson, W. B. Wright, near Penola,
aged IS years. The funeral took place
from Wright's chapel Sunday at /
O'Clock, conducted by Rev. Mr.: WI
liams, of Richmond. Interment IN the
family burying ground in the church
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
DEATH OF A CHILD

Alfred Nathaniel Bernard, youngest
son. 9 months old, of Mr.. and Mrs:
William Bernard, died at the home OF
his parents on Main street Friday even
ing. of pneumonia. Funeral from the
home Saturday afternoon at 4 O'Clock,
conducted by Rev. DR.. r. ). McBryde.
Interment in City Cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)

Wheat, $l.05 to sl.20; corn, 6S to 20;
new corn, 60 to IS; meal, s1.75 to $l.S5;
oats, so to IS; old hens, live, 9 to 10;
chickens, IL to f3; dressed, IL to Ia;
eggs, 30 to 81; lard, II TO 10; ducks; live,
8 to 10; dressed IL to 10; turkeys, live,
IA to Is; drawn, II to IS; undrawn, IL
to II; butter,1 to 25; country hams, 10
TO lS; Irish potatoes, so to rs; lambs,
81. 80 to 81; hides, green, 8 to II; dry
sailed, 10 to IL; dry hides, 10 to ID; calf
skins No. /, Si.OO to SIPS; baled hay,
sI4 to SIT per ton; leaf sumac, 70 to II
per 100; live hogs,6 IA to 61-2;beef, live
weight, 8 to 4; pork, s to 8 l-2; wool,
28 to 80 per Id; veal, 5 IL to 6; sweet
notatoes. 60 to 20.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
BENEFIT OF CITY MISSION

Abeneft for the City Mission will be
given on Nov. 26by the Moving Picture
Go. Between the pictures the male
ouartette will render some choice Sc
lections. AS this object-the caring
for the sick and poor appeals TO all, a
large attendance is hoped for. oo
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
GRAND JURY

The following have been summoned
for the regular grand jury at II O'Clock
Nov. %: Messrs. Z. M. Young, John
6. Melville, E. ]. Smith, r. c. Beale,
John T. Brauer, Duff Green, Alvin I.
Rowe, w. A. Bell, J. McCalla Boul-
ware, f. P. Stearns, j. w. Adams, j.
w Matters.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
RENTS COUNTRY RESIDENCE

Mr.. B. W. Spain, of this city, has
rented the residence of the late Cyreen
Gallinger on Fall Hill, in Spotsylvania,
and will take possession with his fam
ily in few days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
FOOTBALL TEAMS DISBAND

Minor football teams all over the
State are being disbanded because par
ents object to their boys participating
in a game that Injuries and kills so many
victims. It is coming to be recognized
that it is impossible to continue the
play under the present rules.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
EPlSC0PALlANS WON

Tie team from Fredericksburg High
School. which went to Alexandria FRI
day and played second team Of Episco-
pal High School, met with defeat. The
Episcopal boys piled up a big score
against them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
A CHILD DEAD

William Roland Happel, S-year,,old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John Happel, dieo
at the residence Of his parents Friday
evening, of double pneumonia Inc
funeral took place at $3.50 O'Clock on
Sunday evening. Interment in City
Cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
LAND SALE

The farm owned by the late L; M.
Estes. 100 acres, situated near BROCK
Road has been purchased by Lewis Z.
and Robt. L. Carter. Terms private;
Sale effected by the Piedmont KeaI
Estate Agency, Of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
WANTED

Young man with experience in cloth.
ing business. Steady position and gooC
salary to right party. Address by let
ter p. B. 1873, Fredericksburg, Va.
n17sl3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF

The Conway Gordon & Garrett National
Bank, at fredericksburg, in the State
OF Virginia, at the close OF business
Nov. 10th, 1909:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23

Judge John d. Horseley, one Of the
best known lawyers Of the Lynchburg
section, died Saturday. He was 65 years
old and leaves wife and four children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
BROKE HIS ARM

Mr.. Coleman Conway, college
stndent. while sporting on the campus
Saturday, fell and broke his arm. DR.
Barney rendered necessary assistance
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
c0AKLEY-SNELlINGS

Samuel Coakley and Miss Fannie
Snellings, both of Stafford county, were
married here Sunday evening at the
residence of the officiating minister
Rev. J. II. Henderlite.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
GREEN WITHDRkWS

Raleigh T. Green, of Culpeper, has
withdrawn from the contest for clerk
of House of Delegates, leaving clear
field to the incumbent, John w. Viii
liams. of Giles. Mr.. Williams will be
reelected without opposition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
LAND SALE

Cuff Burruss has sold 40 acres OF lana
near Mine Road Crossing to Randolph
Burruss. Sale effected by Piedmont
Real Estate Agency. Terms private
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23

state OF virginia, City OF fredericksburg, So
I. A. Randolph Howard cashier OF the
above named bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement il true TO the best Oh my
knowledge and belief: c.4,
A. RANDOLPH HOWARD. Cashier, H..
-''" 1'' w. MAYO SMITH. Notary Public.
Commission expires May 5, 1910.
| CORRncT-Attesti
GEO. w. SHEPHERD, JR,
mo. M. W. GREEN,
p Y. ID. CONWAY.
Directors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
RETURN FROM HUNT

Mr.. r. A. Moncure, DR.. E. M. Sneed
and Rev. f. B. Burrell, all Of Stafford,
have returned from a hunt in Lancaster
county with friends. They were IN the
city Saturday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
STATEMENT FINANCIAL CONDITION

OF The Farmers and Merchants State
Bank, Incorporated, located at Fred
ericksburg, IN the county OF Spotsyl.
vania, State OF Virginia, at the close oil
business Nov. 10th, 1909, made to
the State Corporation Commission.
RESOURCES.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
FOR RENT.
NOTICE

There will be musical and oyster
mnner at Potomac Baptist church,
King George county, Friday, Nov: 70,
at g. pm. Everyone cordially invited.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
YOUNGEST CLERK

Mr.. F. C. S. Hunter, clerk OF the
Circuit of King George county, has the
distinction of being the youngest coun-
ty clerk in the State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23

State OF Virginia, county Of s2otsyN .hnvs
rsmed bank. do solemnly swear that the
above statement IL true TO the Dest OF my
sno"'s's' anu J. A. TAYLOR. Cashier.
subscribed and sworn TO before me this
18th day OF Now 4 B. BoTTs. Notary Public
Correct-Attest:
Il SCOTT,
3. O. WALLACE,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Now is the time to begin your Christ
mas shopping. Consult the advertise
ments in this paper as to where to buy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
GAME WARDEN

Mr.. r. E. L. Ford qualified Satur-
day in the Clerks Office at Stafford c.
Fl. as game warden for Aqua district
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
I.w. ALLISON, ,lR. s, BULLETIN.

J.W. ALLISON, IN. s, BULLETIN.
FOR SALE
Desirable home, nice residence, large
lot on National Boulevard.
A good building lot near X. +. 4
P. R. R. property, on Boulevard
cheap. IL,
Splendid six-room residence witt
stable and an extra lot on Cedar Lane
bargain.
FOR RENT.
Desirable residence near the Woolei
Mill.
Three nice rooms near the depot.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-23
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF

The National Bank OF Fredericksburg, at
fredericksburg in the State OF Virginia,
at the close OF business Nov. 10Th,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-07-29
MUST FILE ESTIMATES
State Tax Commission Warns County
City and School Officials Of New
Tax Law.

OLYMPIA, July 25.-Under new
law passed by the last Legislature
the county commissioners, city coun-
ellis and school directors have to file
estimates of their expenses before
the tax levy is made. In order that
this may not be overlooked, the state
tax commission is sending out the
following circular letters to all coun-
ty auditors:
"To all County Auditors: We de-
sire to call your attention to a law
passed by the last legislature re-
ouiring estimates to be made of the
amount necessary to meet the public
expense for the ensuing year. Fear
ing that some Of the county officials
might overlook this law, we thought
it best to remind them of it and ask
you to notify the other officers of
the county who may be interested, to-
wit: County commissioners, city
and town councils and school direc-
tors of school districts lying Who'll
" or in part within the limits of any
incorporated city or town.
"You will find this law on page
531 of the section laws of 1909.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-07-29

attitude. In the evening at s o'clock
we will be rendered a banquet at the
Essex hotel"
At the banquet, E. J. Adams, of this
city, will be toastmaster, the toasts
and responses being as follows:
THE Federal Bench" Judge c. H.
Hanford; Conflict of Laws" re-
sponse by judge of the state su-
preme court; song, "If Were on the
Stage, Lillian Fisher; The Robe
i Judicial" response by ''one who sets
| on it, Thou Shalt Not" toast to
the legislature, response by "a cigar
cite defender" sc-, "A Memory"
Lillian Fisher; THE Man in Front"
response by Mr.. Briefless Barris-
/ ter; "WhO Pays the Freight"
response by Mr. Somen Funny Wit;
song, Because" Lillian Fisher;
This Is No Place to Be Serious" re-
sponse by "Mr. Dry Bones;" "Miscel-
laneous Shots" response by Tighten
| ing Struck"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-07-29
The claim of John Shaker for $2,-

The claim of John Shaker for $2,-
O4O, damages for injuries received
last spring ON Heron street when he
collided with an unlighted fence put
up by the contractors, was referred to
the city attorney.
The Northern Pacific was granted
a franchise for spur on Front street
in South Aberdeen.
A resolution for the improvement
of Scott street, from Lewis to Clark
streets, with a sixteen foot plank
road was adopted.
No bids were received for the dix
ing of the west end nor the improve
ment of the alley in block is, so the
city clerk was instructed to readver-
tise.
The matter of the condition of the
Jail came up again and the building
committee in conjunction with the
city engineer were instructed to make
estimates and plans for it's complete
repair.
The city engineer was instructed
to draw up plans and estimates for
the paving of Heron street bridge
with cresote blocks.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-07-29
OLYMPIA GOSSIP
BIGE EDDY REVIEWS SITUATION
AT STATE CAPITAL.
Insurance Commissioner SChively
Is keeping His Defense Out of the
LimeIight. Impeachment Com
mittee Will Have Spokane Grand
Jury Transcript Be fore Senate.

Olympia, July 81 1909.
Editor Herald:-
Governor Hay says he asked for
the resignation of Highway Commits
siOner Snow because the job had got
too big for that gentleman. What
Mr. Snow says would not look we'll
in print. The fact that the new ap-
| pointee has been chief engineer of
the commission for some time indi-
Gates that Mr.. Hay has some new
notions about technical qualifications
as opposed to the time-honored idea
of political fitness when it comes to
filling appointive offices.
If Mr.. Schively proposes to make
any answer in the way of testimony
or anything of that sort when the
Impeachment trial opens on August
II he is keeping his preparations
very much to himself. So far as
appears on the surface he is relying
upon the prosecution falling of it's
own weight as it will, of course,
do if there is shortage of the re-
quired % votes.
A feature of the state rock-crush-
ing plans soon to be inaugurated is
shown in the arrival of a shipment
of down-to-the-minute guns and re-
volvers received at the board of con-
troll office for the use of the guards
at those camps. 1t is necessary to
guard the convicts at the pen but
especially desirable that those in
charge of them at the outside points
be in a position to see that they are
especially well shot up if they make
a break for liberty.
Despite the ambitious advertising
of the Tacoma camp that Governor
Hay was to be one of the big class
Woodmen of the World to be initiated
in connection with their doin's" at
the exposition the executive head of
the state government was very quiet
ly initiated as a member of Olympia
Camp No. 179 w. o. w. at its regu-
lar meeting Monday night, though
the Perkins press of Olympia repeated
, the down-Sound story of the Perkins
press of Tacoma. THE boy lied"
, With the consent of the superior
judge in the case the managers of
the impeachment committee will have
the transcript of the Spokane grand
jury to lay before the senate at the
Schively trial. Even if they get it
the insurance commissioners attor-
ney will make the fight of his life
against it's introduction having al
ready demurred to that part of the
charges. BIGE EDDY.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-07-29

20 cents per thousand, and not go
beyond 60 cents per thousand.
In the paper schedule the house
rate Of 50 per ton on print paper,
without the possibility of increas-
ing it by a countervaling duty, and
free wood pulp, also protected against
a countervaling duty, should be rigid
ly insisted upon.
In the cotton schedule the sem
ate increases from beginning to end
should be rejected while | believe
there should be reductions in this
schedule, the people might be will
ing to stand for the house rate, bar
ring, Of course. the hosiery increases.
Wool Schedule Manifestly Wrong
THE woolen schedule with re-
spect to the compensatory duties to
manufacturers is manifestly wrong
and the artificial and arbitrary plan
of estimating the relation between
unwashed and secured wool is gross
| ly absurd. The wool grower is sac
rificed in order to give undue protec-
ton to the worsted wool manufac-
turer. The whole schedule is so in
defensible that a readjustment
seems imperative, even though to ac-
complish it the conference report be
voted down and the bill brought be-
fore the senate again for amend
ment.
"Our platform and our pledges
embrace every dutiable commodity,
and we should apply the same criter'
ion from the first to the last. 1t
will be most unfortunate II, in try
ing to give relief to the rank and file
of our people, we succeed only in CIV
ing manufacturers free raw materials
and thus add to the overprotectiOn
which they now enjoy the further
profits of cheapened production-pro-
fits which the manufacturers will
probably be slow to share with the
consuming public"
While Mr.. Cummins expressly
says he does not undertake to re-
present the views of the other pro
gressives," it is known that most OF
them were afforded an opportunity to
read Mr.. Cummins' announcement,
and some of them publicly stated
that it expressed their opinions.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-07-29
THE CITY COUNCIL
TRANSACTS WEEKLY BUDGET OF
BUSINESS LAST NIGHT.
New Bill Posting Ordinance Provoke 5
Discussion, Hits Asks City to
Defend Suit. Committee Is Ap.
pointed TO Secure Exposition Ex-
hibif. Shaker Asks Damages.

The bill posters ordinance proved
bone of contention for the council
last night. The ordinance provides
that the license fee should be re-
duced to 500 but that merchants
and theaters may post or distribute
their own advertising on payment of
$40. c. V. 10y appeared before the
council and said that he had paid
$3.50 for his license, and that the
passage of the new ordinance would
injure his business and his license
would be a dead loss to him. After
considerable discussion the ordin-
ance was brought to vote, which re-
suited in tie and the measure, on
the recommendation of the mayor,
was laid over one week.
r. J. Hits asked that the city
stand the cost of defending the suit
brought again\t him by r. T. Dab
ney for acts done while acting under
the orders of the city council. A
lengthy discussion ensued in which
it developed that the cause of the
suit, was remarks Hits had made
detrimental to Mr.. Dabney and the
matter was referred to the judicial
committee.
G. NJ. Powell appeared before the
council in behalf of the Chehalis eX-
hibit at the A.-Y.-P., stating that
the exhibit in the county building
was a disgrace and urging that the
council take steps to act with the
other cities of the county to urge the
county commissioners send additional
exhibits and that the exhibit should
be made of quantities rather than
one or two samples of best. To illus
trate the difficulty of getting eX-
hibits Mr.. Powell said that he had
tried to get an exhibit of the stones
found on the Ocean beach and had
approached merchant in Moclips,
asking for his terms for the use of
twenty of the best stones for eNhibi-
ton purposes. The merchant had
flatly refused to loan the stones on
any terms, and in order to get them
for the exhibit Mr.. Powell paid for
them. S5625 out of his own pocket
A committee of three to confer with
the county commissioners was ap-
pointed by the mayor.