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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-16

Mr.. Taft starts his thirteen thous-
and mile trip with a speech at Boston
in which he throws bouquets at Sena-
tor Alrich. The flowers thrown by
Mr.. Taft will be the only ones the
Senator will receive when the trip
extends westward.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-16
For RENT

Two large rooms on Commerce street.
in the Chichester building, over A. b.
Apply 20 j. Conway Chichester l-s-tf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-16
Admiral Stuart Retire.

Washington. Sept. 15-Rear Admiral
Daniel d. Stuart. who was promoted
through the retirement of Rear Ad-
mirAl Sperry Sept 3. wAs transferred
to the retired list today.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-16

Mr.. Brent is rather sore on the
machine. A man never looks with
favor. however. on a political ma
chine which chops off his official
haad
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-16
FOR SALE

A Mccormick husker and shredder,
used one season; warranted, in excel
lent condition. Will sell cheap for
cash. Apply 10 G. b. Rhoades,
Rhoadesville, Va, K. F. d. No. !, Box
B. aug2l-lm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-16
LOST

On the road to Garrisonville, lust
west Of Austin's Run, a lsdy's back
comb set with four pearls. The finder
Will please return it to j. T. Young,
Brooke, Va, and receive reward. II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-16
FAIR GROUNDS For RENT

Possession given Jan l, 1910. For
particulars apply to
NJ. Il. Rowe,
Chairman Committee on Grounds.
saugl6. 1mll7-lm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-16
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums Of $500 and upwards, real
estate security. Apply to Chichester &
Chichester, attorneys. Is If
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-16
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, 1909-09-16

Richard W. Foster and Miss Bertha
Wolfe, both Of Mathews, were married
in Baltimore Tuesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-16
FOR SALE

-Four work horses and several fresh
cows. Apply 10 J. B. Gray,
losS Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-16
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums to suit on good security. APP
ply to Lee J.Graves. attorney. iais6m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-16
DIR H. a. ECKENRoDE. DENTIST

Office hours 8 and to 8; Office Main
street, over Goolrick's drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-16
City Taxes For 1909
Notice to Taxpayers

Fredericksburg. Va. Sept Is. 1879.
| will be at my Office. in the north
wing Of the City Hall. from now on
70 receive all taxes due the city of
Fredericksburg. Va. for the year
1903.
All persons. white or colored. male
or female. VINO own Real Estate OF
Personal Property. are assessed for
City Taxes. and are urged TO call
and pay promptly.
Settle now and thus avoid paying
penalty and interest.
After Oct 10Th 3 Per
Cent. Penalty and in
terest at g per cent. un-
til paid will be added
to all unsettled bills
according to law.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-16

Chichester & Chichester, p. q.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-21
NAVAL BRIGADE
 ON NOVEL CRUISE
Lieut.. Pope Washington Is h.
 Str0ction Officer
A DECIDED INNOVATION
Wives and Sweethearts Gather at Port to Wish the Mimic Fighters God speed-WilI Attack North
 ern Cuba.

New Orleans, June 20.-Some novel ex- perences await the officers and men of the Louisiana naval brigade on their an nual cruise, which was begun last night on the flagship The Isla de Luzon With Lieut. Pope Washington of the United States navy as instruction officer, they will be put through landing drills, will at tack imaginary Notifications along the sandy shores of southern Florida and engage in the maneuvers of naval warfare off the northern coast of Cuba
 This being the first trip of the naval reserves to foreign country, and with the extensive and strictly tactical prae- tice in the school of naval procedure that attends it. the cruise of the reserves marks a decided innovation among sim liar organizations of the kind in the United States. Two hundred members of the naval brigade under command of Capt J. W Bostick, assisted by other officers, are aboard the trim little cruiser
 The wives and sweethearts, friends and we'll wishers of those on the Isla de Luzon gathered in force on the river wharves to voice godspeed to the depart ing sailors and the unknowing spectator would have concluded from the demon stration that a regular cruiser of Uncle sams navy, manned with patriotic de- lenders. was about to go forth to give battle to an invading enemy.
 The Isla de Luzon was one of the vessels of the Spanish fleet taken by Ad- miral Dewey at the battle of Manila bay during the Spanish American war. It was sent to the Norfolk navy yard for overhauling and subsequently, turned over to the Louisiana naval brigade for use.
 The vessel is expected to reach Havana some time tomorrow. From the Cuban coast it will sail Thursday for Key West. The return here will occur about July l. Governor Sanders of Louisiana, who intended to make the trip with the brigade found 1t impossible to go at the last moment, but expects to join the boat at Key West and make the return trip from there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-21
VOTE ON TARIFF
 STILL INDEFINITE

Washington. June 20.-Although con- siderable progress was made during the past week by the Senate in the considera- ton of the tariff bill, the date at which a final vote on the measure can be looked for is as indefinite today as it was a week ago.
 The discussion of the question of a duty on hides will occupy the attention of the Senate for a day or two.
 The wood pulp amendment offered by the finance committee, which practically doubles the duty on wood pulp coming from countries which prohibit the expor- tation of pulp wood, will be the next mat ter taken up for consideration. After these two schedules shall have been disposed of it is understood the tax on corpor- ations proposed by President Taft will occupy the attention of the Senate for several days.
 The question of free cotton bagging and ties and binding twine are certain to re- suit in an interesting discussion between the western and southern senators.
 While no serious effort Is being made to insure the presense of a quorum at the sessions of the House on Monday and Thursday, if possible Representative Crumpacker of Indiana, chairman of the census committee will endeavor to have the House consider the conference report on the census bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-21
ENSLEY KNIGHTS IN MEMORIAL SERVICE Rev, L. A. Reagor Breaches on
 Friendship" INTEREST IN THE ELECTION Belief Is Expressed That Everybody Will Get Together For UpbuiId-
 Ing Ensley-Persona and
 General News.
INTEREST IN THE ELECTION

Ensley. June 2O.-(Special.)- .)-Steel City lodge, No. 19O, Knights of Pythias, held their annual memorial exercises at the Cumberland Presbyterian church this morning at Il o'clock. The attendance was very good. The Rev. L. A Reagor preached the memorial sermon, taking for his text, Friendship He pointed out the friendship God had for Abra- ham, and the strengthening of his faith thereby. He impressed the lesson on his hearers that friendlness with God made men more friendly with each other. His sermon was replete with good advice and admonitions, and was given close at tention The special music was excellent. Mrs. T. B. Dodge and Mrs. Oscar Stroud sang a duet, 70 Morning Land" in a splendid manner. MT. Reagor delivered a touching and eloquent tribute to the memory of Brother Ben Kennedy.
 The lodge was in charge of Ed Long and W. B. Beachem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-21
EPWORTH LEAGUE
 COMES TO CLOSE

Greenville, June 2O.-(Special 1.-The an- nual conference of the Alabama Epworth League closed here Friday night after one of the most pleasant and profitable meetings of its history. The past year has been of great good to the league and all of the chapters had encouraging re- ports of their progress. The meeting was beneficial in many ways to all who had the pleasure of being here, as there were some fine speakers on the programme and they were most eagerly listened to. The people who had the pleasure of having the delegates were delighted with them and the conference has a most cordial invitation to meet here again.
 The conference was called to order at SSO Friday afternoon and after some de- votional moments, the Rev. J. D. Hart zog of Mobile addressed 1t on Some Hopeful Work Among the Hopeless Classes" His address showed careful thought and was most interesting The relations of the orphanage to the leaguers was then taken up. The next half hour was devoted to group meetings. after which the cabinet had it's first meet ing.
 The night meeting consisted of an ad- d! OSo Dy OI. w. N AlnSWOTIn on POW CT. Before the address the committee on nominations made several changes in the cabinet put before the league at the morning session. The name of J. L. Branna was withdrawn as president and that of G. A. Grant of Montgomery sub stituted: the name of MT. Grant was withdrawn as first vice president and that of A. Abrams of Greensboro sub stituted; the name of MT. Abrams as sec retary was withdrawn and that of Misa Annie Mae Slaughter of Mobile was sub stituted. The names as last put before the league were approved. The address on Power" by Dr. Ainsworth was truly the best saved till last, as 1t was in every way the most deeply interesting and thoroughly enjoyed address made.
 The meeting in the afternoon was ad- journed about 5 o'clock and the confer ence repaired to the park in front of the church and partook of a pink tea. For about an hour the lawns were dotted with laughing and happy groups.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-21
NEW SCHOOL BOARD
 AT ALBERTVILLE
TRUCK GROWERS ASSOCIATION BEGINS SHIPMENTS-SEvERAL BUYERS ARE ON THE GROUND BIDDING FOR THE CROP.

Albertville, June 0.-(Special.) )-At a meeting of the city council Wednesday night the following school board was elected: I. E. Hubbard, T. B. McNaron, J. w. Lumpkin Dr. w. P. Hall and J. B. Roberts.
 The Albertville Truck Growers associa- ton has begun the shipping of potatoes in earnest. Two or three buyers are on the scene, and the potato shipping presents a lively appearance.
 Preparations are being made for an enjoyable celebration here July 8, as the glorious Fourth falls on Sunday. On the night of the 2d a fiddlers' convention will be held. Prof. J. B. Hobdy has this affair in charge.
 MT. and Mrs. N. w. Black and sons of Georgiana are visiting relatives here.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank West of Chatta- nooga are the guests of John Mcconnell and family.
 Prof. J. B. Hobdy has returned from Montgomery.
 MT. and Mrs. B. c. Ransom have re- turned to Nashville after a visit to their sister, Mrs. w. K Simpson.
 Miss Kate Fowler Is visiting friends at Martling.
 J. B. Roberts has sold out his stock of groceries to Duke Bros, who will con- tinue In business at the same stand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-21
PRISONERS ESCAPE
 NEW DEKALB JAIL

Fit Payne, June 2.-(Special.) .)-Last night three prisoners escaped from the DeKalb county jail, which was completed in May at cost of $15,0Oo. The steel bars were sawed and lock was broken from the window through which the food was passed. The prisoners climbed into the corridor and then broke a lock on the stairway door and reached the third floor, which was unoccupied, and escaped from a window by means of blanket rope.
 Bloodhounds from Chattanooga reached here at o'clock, but no trail was found, although the place had been guarded since the discovery of the escape.
 Took Smith, charged with murder; a man in for stealing a horse and a. negro were the ones that escaped. The fourth prisoner, a white man, refused to go. A reward has been offered and every means will be used to recover them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-21
Personal and General.

Rev. Ernest W. Elliott spoke tonight at the Christian church on Mark ed for Christ. " His text was Galatians 6:17, From henceforth let no man trouble me for I bear banded on my body the marks of Jesus." The prin- cipal points made by the Rev. Elliott were: "This is the language of the devoted slave of Jesus and denotes absolute ownership. The only slavery is that of love. These words indicate the singleness of purpose that charac- terized Paul and that should be ours.
 Miss Ella Jones of Sumter is visiting her cousin, George w. Jones. for the next week.
 w. s. Gilbert has returned from the Alabama Press association at Dothan and reports very enjoyable session.
 Chief of Police Wallace has returned from Buffalo and says that the fight of Chief Bodeker for the convention at Birmingham next year was the best event of the convention.
 Detectives Parsons and McCabe raided two blind tigers at the big pipe works last night and arrested George Berlson, colored. and Gus Clewis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-21
MILITIA TO GUARD
 NEGRO AT TRIAL

Meridian, June 2.-(Special. .)--A special train leaving here in the morning for Brandon will convey four companies of the Mississippi National Guard to do guard duty during the special trial of the negro, Will Mack charged with the criminal assault of a young white girl some months ago near Pelahatc The Macon company will join the Meridian company in this city and the Laurel and Bay Springs companies will join them at Newton. These four companies are from the Second regiment and will be under the command of Col. Sam I. McCants and Lieut.. Col. Virgil Jones of Laurel The command to "get ready for action" was received by the regimental commanders Saturday afternoon, and did not leak out until tonight. It is understood that three other companies of the First regiment, which includes the Vicksburg companies, will also go to Brandon, and 1t is also un- derstood that the negro will be taken to Brandon by them from Vicksburg, where he has been confined since his arrest.
 The funeral of VIII T. O'F1inn, who died from pistol shot wounds inflicted by J. c. Walton in the local Beavers club June 2, was held this afternoon from St. Patrick's Catholic church, the Rev. { Ten Brink officiating. The interment fol- lowed in the Catholic cemetery. large number of sympathizers attended the fu- neral and the floral offerings were nu- merous and beautiful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-21
COTTON CROP IS
 IN BAD CONDITION Rains Continue General Over
 Eastern Belt RAIN IN WEST DOES GOOD Texas Crop Is Still Late and Boil WeeviI Is Reported as Becoming More umerous-Louisiana
 Crop Good.
RAIN IN WEST DOES GOOD

Memphis, June 9.-The Commercial Appeal in it's weekly summary of the cotton crop says:
 In all states east of the Mississippi river and in Arkansas cultivation Is backward and the plant Is small Some progress was made during the past week, but in many districts of this territory heavy to moderate local rains fell and kept the labor from the fields. There is much grass in some of the lowlands, and it Is still too wet for cultivation, and on some such lands the cotton will be abandoned.
 There are only limited local exceptions to this general condition
 Some of the cotton worked out early has again become foul, and correspondents are of the opinion that with the best of weather cultivation will not be normal before July.
 In Oklahoma and Texas the rainfall was beneficial The crop during the week made rapid advancement. It is generally in good state of cultivation and is re- garded by correspondents as promising. The Texas crop is still late and boil weevils are becoming more numerous.
 Cotton in Louisiana Is doing well now and conditions in Oklahoma and northern Texas are above an average.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-21
WEDDING FESTIVITIES.
Anniston Young People Receive Many
 Honors.

Anniston, June 0.-(SpeciaL) 1.-The Goodwin-Farley wedding festivities of this week will be continued with even greater eclat throughout next week. Two more popular young people have never been to the altar in Anniston, judging from the many pre-nuptial social functions given in their honor.
 Mir. and Mrs. Rudolph Hertz will entertain at an elaborate dinner at their home on Monday evening in honor of the bride and groom elect, the large wedding party and a few friends being invited, and invitations have been sent out by the Clionian club to a dance to be given Thursday at the Alabama in honor of Miss Farley and MT. Goodwin and tn cir wedding party It promises to be one of tn most pre- It promises to be one of the most pre- ular club. Mrs. William Orrison of At talla will entertain at cards for Miss Farley at the home of her mother Mrs. Charles Davidson at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Miss Jack Orrison will arrive Monday evening from Sir mingham and with Miss Theoleen EJ- liott will be an honor guest at this function.
 MT. and Mrs. Horace Miller will en- certain in honor of the young people at a beautiful dinner on Wednesday evening at their home on Quintard av- enue.
 The wedding will occur on Thursday evening at the First Presbyterian church. followed by an informal re- ception at the home of the brides pa rents. Miss Aileen Douglass enter tained at bridge Saturday morning at her home on Leighton avenue in honor of Miss Viola Farley. Only the we'd ding party was present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-21
A LAKE PARTY.
Guests of Knox House Party Are En
 tertained.

Anniston, June 2O.- (Special.) - A lake party in honor of the guests of the Knox house party and of MT. and Mrs. William Owen was given Friday evening by Miss Knox and MT. and Mrs. Owen. The party went down at o'clock and about 7:30 a dainty and delicious lunch was served on the pier near the amusement hall.
 The party was composed of Miss Elizabeth Bowie and Miss Mary Lyman Powell of Birmingham, the guests of Mrs. Owen; and of Misses Lucia and Annie Wells Simpson of Laurens, s. c.; Miss Susan Cockrell of Jacksonville. Fla. Miss Laura Kennedy of 4Aontgom- cry and Miss Marie Harwell of Nash vile, the guests of Miss Knox, and Hillyer Robinson, Jim Gardner, El- liott Gordon, Theodore Nelson, Eugene Turner, John Bibb, Walker Stickney, John Simpson and Ross Houser.
 After the supper was enjoyed the party repaired to the hall for the opera, The Mikado." which was played last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-21
counciII Will Sustained.

Huntsville, June N.-(Special.)-T will of the late Prof. William H. Council was upheld by the jury In the probate court yesterday. Dr. William l.. Coun- Gill, son, sought to break the will ols the ground that his father was not men tally competent to make a will during the closing days of his life. Several physi- clans testified that Professor Councill suffered from paress, but the testimony of teachers and others who were asso- ciated with Professor Councill was to the effect that his mental faculties remained unimpaired until the end of his life. Paul Speake, Esq. attorney for the contest ant, will take an appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-21
FORECAST OF THE NEWS
 FOR THE COMING WEEK

at New York will begin Monday the ex- animation of witnesses looking to an ac- ton against the American Sugar Refining company. If brought the suit will be based on the investigation of the $90,000,- 900 loan made by the so-called trust to "Adolph Segal," formerly president of the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining com pany.
 The Gould separation suit will be con- tinued in the supreme court Monday in New York This week the defense will continue with witnesses In an effort to es- tablish that the conduct of the plaintiff was such as to justify desertion by her husband.
 The departure of President Reyes of Colombia for Europe has excited com ment because of rumors that he had tired of official life and would not resume the presidency upon his return home. Presi- dent Reyes is understood to have sailed from Santa Marta June 13 on a British liner with Manchester England, as his objective point He Is likely to be heard from at Southampton about June 2S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-21
Election Returns cratifvino.

The results of the election held yester- day were received with much interest by the citizens of Ensey. As the returns came in and 1t was evident that the bond issue was lost, much regret was ex- pressed, and it was generally conceded that had the bond issue been submitted in a separate election it would have car ried.
 Regarding the vote on the Greater Bir- mingham issue the result Is very gratify- ing to the anti-annexationists. However, there is an absence of jubiaton or sore ness, and the prevailing idea seems to be that both factions will get together and all work for the advancement of Ensley S welfare and interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-21
Views of Teacher.

Henry H. Black, who has been teaching school in the Philippines during the last eight years, has returned to visit his pa- rents. He came home by way of Singa- pore and Alden. completing a circuit around the earth He was passenger on board the Antonio Lopez, the Spanish mail steamer that struck on a sandbar out of New York harbor and narrowly escaped going to pieces In the heavy sea. Professor Blach does not believe that the Filipinos can be educated up to the point of governing themselves within the next 20 years, and by that time he believes that the islands will have become so in- dispensible to our trade with the Orient that the United States will have no thought of withdrawing from them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-21
BRAY IS IGNORED.
Noted Birmingham Negro Receives
 Honorary Degree.

Wilberforce, O., June 2O.-(Special.)-Th Rev James Albert Bray. D. D., presi- dent of the Miles Memorial college of Birmingham, was given the honorary de- gree of doctor of laws at the commence ment exercises of Wilberforce university, perhaps the largest and best known uni versity under the complete management of negroes in America. The presentation of a degree from this institution is one of signal honor in the affairs of the col pred people, and is only given to excep- tional men. With Dr. Bray the degree was conferred upon Dr. Daniel H. Will Hams, the noted negro sSrgeon of Chi cago It is said that Dr. Bray and Dr. Booker T. Washington are the only ne- groes in the state of Alabama wearing such an honor. Bray ranks as one of the best known educators of his race in the south, and is doing good work at Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-21
Was In Washington.

Washington, June 20.-Supplement- ing scores of clues bearing upon the appearance in this city of Leung Ling alias William Leon, the Chinaman suspected of the murder of Elsie Siegel and the events that transpired during the two or three days he is supposed to have remained here about the time of the murder, was the discovery to- day that on June 12 letter addressed to William Leone, care of G. F. Schutt, National hotel, Washington, D. C., "spe cial delivery" was received here from New York. The reverse side of the envelope bore the name of MT. Sam Wing, 85 Bayard stret. New York city. MT. Schutt is proprietor of the ho- tel.
 Owing to the departure, it is believed, early on June 12 of Ling for wh om the letter was evidently intended 1t was not delivered. It was postmarked at New York at 6 D. m., June Il.
 Letter Not Opened.
 The police say the envelope has not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-21
Seen In Chicaqo.

Chicago, June 20.-The police today secured information which may result In the capture of the two New York Chinese who are wanted in connec- ton with the murder of Elsie Siegel.
 W. G. Conlin, an employ of the Parmalee Transfer company, said that two Chinese answering the descriptions of Leon Ling and Chung Sing arrived at the Grand Central station over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad from Wash ington at 9:45 o'clock last Friday morn ing. They departed. 1t was said, all most at once for St. Paul on the Wis consin Central