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Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Earthauake in Mexico city

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 16.-A slight
earthquake was felt here early today
1t is believed to be the same shock
that was registered in Washington.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Contrary Evidence

Matter cannot be evolved from
nothing"
"Stlll, a man has recently made a
novel from a comic opera. Courier
Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Killed by Millionaire

MONTE CARLO, Aug. 16.-Ned Mar
shall, described as an American mil
lionaire, was killed today by a hospital
guard who escaped
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

'Haven't you been doing something
TO improve your paper recently?" asked
the caller in the newspaper office.
"Oh, yes," replied the young clerk;
"we've sent the editor away on vaca-
tiont'-Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

days, and no scarcity of money exists
now in the east generally according to
Mr.. Warren's Investigations and obser-
Vation
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-21

The hearty support of the very people
VINO most bitterly opposed these poll
cies Could Il have been tnOught for
minute, that had these special in
forests beneved he was going to car
ry out policies about which Roosevelt
did 50 much bluffing. that they would
have used every means possible to
secure his election? Hardly Tai,
played double from The very begin
ming TO catch The Roosevelt con-
tiugcnt, which was powerful. to The
people ne was The Roosevelt candi-
date, but the trust interests, stu
more powerful, know their man. they
sun know him. and 1t is taking the
situation mighty long time TO dawn
on some people.
However, the North American saws:
In other words. this message
leaves the American people exactly
whore they have been for nine weary
months in their fruitlcss ondeavor TO
discover what sort of president they
elected in November 1905. once
more they are asked to suspend judg-
mont But even the patience oil
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-21

dents OF The G. & O. likewise of the
roads attorneys Henry r Wickham
and X. r. Dennis, ana the Indcpen-
dcnt-Herald rather excitedly ini-
mites "a sort of brcach-Of,pNons.se
suit ii the terminal be now taken
away from Hinton. We hope this
won't be necessary. Bre'r Sawyers
IS badly scared, but we think 1T like
~ Hinton will keep the terminal az
ter all.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-21
HINTON WORRIED.

Hinton is considerably worried over
the talk among the railroad men that
'-e terminal division of the Chesa-
pcoke and ohio railroad Will be moved
from Hinton TO Thurmond. remarks
Albert Sidney Johnston Of the Mon
roe Waterman. Those WAC are Sog-
INFANT OF the situation realize the
injury that would result TO the sum
mers metropolis from such a move.
While there is much talk within the
city OF such a change on the part of
the railroad there is no confirmation
to tne rumors. Hinton claims she
had the public promise of c. p. Hun
tngton and NJ. E. Ingalls,, both presi-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-21
THE WOMAN WITH THE SER
PENIS TONGUE.

tThis poem which has caused talk
on both sides Of the Atlantic, is sup
posed TO be a composite picture Of
Mrs and Miss Asquitn, wife and
daughter Of Herbert Asquith. British
Premier, whose criticisms of the late
Premier Campbell-Banncrman anger.
its author)
She is not old She is not young.
The Woman with the SnrpcncS
Tongue.
The haegorcd check. the amgcrng
eye.
The poisoned words that wildly fly.
The furnished face. the fcvered hand
WAC sights the worthless in the
Sncers at The just. conDomns the
brave,
And blackens goodness i'm ills grave.
In truthful numbers bo she sung.
The Woman with the SerpenCs
Tongue.
Concerning whom. Fame hints al
things.
Told but in shrugs and whispcrngs,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-21
What 1t Usually Means.

What is meant by the eXpress.cr
poker face asks the man with
The wispy beard. Does not mean
the ability TO look innocent when you
hold the winning hand
Sometimes, answered the man
with tho oversaut eyebrows; but as
a general tling it, means the neces-
sity OF looking unconccrned when
you loose. Chicago Post
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-21
& JUST Joshes 2

.Josacs Joshes Joshes Ioshncs &C.. .
The "knocker"
Mrs. Crimson1eak. You're alw"Es
knocking my biscuits"
Mr. Cvimsonbeak: We'll. I've got
to break EN- som, way. haven't j.
Yonkers statesman
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-21

q You can get enything at the store Of w.
Il. I larry & Company that will make
Suitable Present for Mother, Father, Sister,
Brother or your Friend that can be found in
any Up-to-Date Hardware Store at a Reas-
enable Cost. We invite you to call look
on line over and make your selections.
81 All purchases sent out when wanted.
Call to see us. IF you can't call, write or
phone us and we will see that your order is
proper y taken care Of. We have the Best.
EaET88sE8 8Ez8SsE77 y
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-21
BLUE ~IELD
EVENING LEAD.R

Published ever. evening except
sunday
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
100000
Taft Pleads Tor Endowment
For Red Gross.
OFFICERS ARE REFLECTED
The President Presented Gold Medal
to Lloyd Grisoom For Services
Rendered During the Earth
quake in Italy.
OFFICERS ARE REFLECTED

Washington Pc. &. - President
Taft. who was r elected president OF
the American Rel Cross and presided
for a time over TIE nth annual meet
ine OF the assocl, ,ien held In the me
mortal hall of the Daughters OF the
American Revolution made n BRIEF ad'
dress in which he expressed the nope
that someone some day might present
the Red Cross with an endowment
fund of $4,000 600 10 place It's benin
cent work On more permanent basis
Mr. Tai, also presented In person
gold medal voted by the Red Cross TO
Llovd c. Grisoom. former ambassador
To Italy. for work rendered by him
durine the recent earthquake In south
eru Italy. and silver medals to Miss
Katharine r.. Davis and Samuel l..
Parrish. who assisted in the Italian re-
lief work
Among The ether officials r. elected,
I'm addition 90 President Taft. were
Robert ". de- Forest vice president
Beekman Winthrop treasurer and
Henry VI ll0yt solicitor.
President TAFT attended the inior-
NAL reception 10 the delegates to the
annual meeting at the home of Mise
Mabel Boardman
The hall where the meeting was
held was but partly filled when Pfesi-
.t,,t sraff areep 10 gusHl
These meetings be- said "do not
seem 10 grow in number and they do
not represent the growth and useful
ness OF this organization and the
demonstration t,Qt 1t has made from
time 10 time during each wear. NJ the
necessity Tor IFS continued life
During The last wear 49, society
has shown what it could DO in IT, as
sistance 20 Italy after the earthquake.
IN eastern Turkey after the ma~sacres.
and 10 Mexico after the food II
seems 10 d. necessary in some way or
other 10 nm tNc American eve and to
m the American car before you can
arouse them 20 contributions and
when Won have p ilsastrr such as that
in Italy. which appealed 20 all We are
most scuorous
And so % IS with respect 10 the
Christmas stomp lis connection with
tuberculosis carries good revenue
with Il Brt when IL comcs 10 The con
tributious of q dollar year when 1t
comes to tire increased membership.
and when Il comes to the establish
ment by these small contributions Of
a large endowment fund the matter
moves slowly
81 am sure somebody Is going 10 be
born-and hope he is born already
who will give us large endowment.
In orr imaginations we might n well
make II as large a. we need.
ut gives me great pleasure TO come
here and preside I'm In the pres.d-
ing business n present and any va
riety from the burdens Of a particular
presidency am only too willing to
accept"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09

Chas. D. Harper and Miss Rosa W.
Thomas, both of Essex county, were
married in Washington Monday.
J. w. Flanagan has been appointed
land assessor for the two upper dis
tricts of Louisa county, by Judge Grlms-
ley.
Mrs. Salle Thomas Payne, widow Of
John W. Payne, died at Culpeper Tues
day, at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Chas. w. Waite. She is survived by
four stepdaughters, one sister and one
brother.
Judge Martin Williams, of Giles,
brother of the new attorney general,
declined TO say a word regarding
the appointment of an assistant attor-
ney general, holding that to be his
brothers business.
Governor Swanson has offered re-
ward of 500 for the arrest and con
yiction of the persons who burned the
home of the Misses Williams IN
Prince William county some weeks
ago. when Miss Ella Smith was
burned TO death.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
NOVEL SUGAR PROBE PROPOSED

Washington. Dec. S.-Representatiye
Gillespie. O Texas Democrat. In res
olution offered in the house proposes
an investigation of the sugar trust
scandals by committee Of eight
members. a majority Of whom shall
be Democrats.
Glllespie's idea In deprIving the ma
iority Of control OF the committee Is
to make the Democrats responsible FOR
the inquiry and. thus avoid the possi-
bic charge of white washing should
the Republicans conduct.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
NOTES FROM MASSAP0NAx

Massaponax, Va, Dec Z. 1909.
Rev. Decatur Edwards preached
fine sermon to his flock at Massaponax
Sunday. After services the Ladies
Aid Society had called meeting, and all
members were urged to be present
Wednesday afternoon, to reorganize
and get in working shape for the APP
preaching new year.
Mr.. Geo. w. Clark has returned from
a weeks outing near Norfolk, where he
enjoyed fishing, hunting and sight-see-
ing.
Misses Julia Newman and Matte
Kase, and Messrs. Elwood Gayle, Rob
Gordon and Alex Roy were weekend
guests Of Miss Deldee Durrett, near
Leavell's.
Mr.. Richard Goodwin, of upper Spot
sylyania, is on a visit to his brother-in-
law, Mr.. J. T. Coleman, at Hickory
Point.
Messrs. Chas. Wrenn, Richard Fletcher
and Geo. Garrett, of Washington, were
recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Clark.
Rev. Mr.. Leckliter, who is holding
union revival services at the c. H.,
continues to draw large crowds, and
much interest is manifested. At this
writing there have been five conversions
and the meeting goes on till Friday,
and probably longer.
Miss Mary Sanford, who has been
spending several weeks in Newport
News. is expected home tomorrow.
Misses Matte Kase, Matte ard Thel-
ma Frazer are visitors at Riverside to-
day.
DR.. Roderick Dew, of Goodies, was
called to this neighborhood last Thurs
day to assist DR.. w. A. Harris in an
operation on a colored woman. 1t
proved to be complicated and serious
operation; without it the woman was
bound to die, and with it she only had a
fighting chance for her life. The young
physicians did skilful piece of surgery,
the first of the kind ever done in the
county, and at this writing the patient
is doing nicely, and with proper nursing
will recover. May.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
FREE TRIP TO FREDERICKSBURG

The Business Mems Association Of
fers TO refund fares to customers living
at a distance of 100 miles of Fredericks-
burg as follows: One fare will be re-
funded to those whose cash purchases
amount to $500 and less than SO. 90;
The round trip fare will be refunded
to customers who purchase for cash
$25. 90 or more.
In order TO get the full benefit of this
rebate your purchase will have to be
made from member of the Associa-
ton. Refunding coupons have been
mailed to all whose names could be OBJ
tanned. If you have not received one,
come to town, ask your merchant for It
and your fare will be refunded, if pur-
charses are for above amounts or more.
Do your Christmas shopping in Fred
ericksburg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
MONUMENT SITE PICKED

At meeting in Washington Tuesday
OF the commission appointed by the
general assembly of Virginia to arrange
for the erection of monument to the
Virginia troops who fell at the battle
OF Gettysburg the site for the monu-
ment selected during recent visit to
the battlefield was announced. The
shaft, If the Secretary of War approves.
will be erected on West Confederate av.
enue. at the edge of Spangler's woods,
where the extreme right of the Con-
federate line rested. and from which
point Gen. Lee watched the famous
charge of Pickett's brigade on July 3,
1868. .
The commission is composed of Gov.
Swanson, chairman; Senator Daniel.
Col: Thomas Smith, of Warrenton; Capt.
;; +. Read. Of Mecklenburg, and Maj.
Il: A. Edmondson, of South Boston.
The memorial is expected to cost
about $4,000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09

daughter Louise Mr Drew was stun
ned b} his fall. and while he lay IN
conscious his horse stepped on him.
Al the Presbyterian hospital. where
the actor was hurried In an automo-
bile % was found that his left collar
hone was broken and that he had a
slight conclusion Of the brain. Mr..
Drew regained consciousness about
two hours after the accident. and II
was said Al the hospital that he was
recovering from the shock as rapidly
As could be expected.
Mr. Drew has been playing at the
Empire thcater in "lnconstant
George There is no understudy for
HE part. and it was said at the thea
ter that the play would be indefinitely
postponed
The accident happened near the In
tcrsoction OF the bride path and the
central drive Mr. Drew was mounted
on a rather light horse. almost a pony
which according to the mounted po-
llccmcn. ala not seem to be up TO the
actors weight The horse stumbled,
throwing Mr. Drew over It's head lie
struck on his left side and lay still.
The horse in recovering from the
stumble trampled on its rider The
blow from the hOofs may have been a
glancing one. for although mounted
policemen. who went 10 Mr.. Drew S
side found that the clothing had been
cut through above the actors aldo
men the doctors at the hospital seem
cd certain that Nj Drew had no seri
Gus hurts beyond those already men
toned
After throwing its rider and tram
ping on him in its EFFORTS ~ recover
IT'S footing. Mr. Drews horse stood
still until II was led 10 one side by
an officer
Mr. Drew was placed In an aulomo-
bile and rushed TO the Presbyterian
hospital. Or Ramsdell. after a hurried
examination. decided that Mr.. Drew
had not been fatally hurt. and his re-
port that no bones but the collarbone
had been broken and that the con.
cussloD Of the brain was slight. was
later verified by Or Pease. the house
surgeon. The fracture was reduced az
soon as possible and the actor regain
ed consciousness slowly.
John Drew Is fifty six years OF age.
He was born In Philadelphia His
mother. Mrs John Drew was n sue
cessful actress and one of the first
women TO manage her own theater
One Of her last successes was as Mrs.
Malaprop with JOSEPH Jefferson In
The Rivals" John Drew Sr. man
aged the Arch Street theaicr in Phila'
phia. which was later managed by his
wife. John Drew. the younger made
his first appearance as Plumper In
Cool as a Cucumber" In 1873.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9. 1909
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

President Taft's first annual mes
sage to the Congress of the United
States follows closely the beaten path
and fails to suggest any new leglSla-
ton not already brought to the no
tice of the country by the press and
by political parties and organizations.
The president refers but briefly to
the Payne-Aldrich tariff bill, passing
it by as if in a hurry to take up some
subject less embarrassing, though ne
attempts some little defense Of the
high tariff system in discussing the
high cost of living, which he tells US
does not result therefrom. He dep
recates any tariff revision talk as
detrimental to business. but this very
fact goes to show that even now
there is such talk, though the new
tariff has hardly gone into effect.
The president, departing from his
policy of praising the new tariff Law,
fails to say one word in praise there
of, but virtually admits that Con-
gress may again have to tackle the
matter, if the facts obtained by the
new tariff board are not satisfactory.
Mr.. Taft's words in favor of eX-
petition of litigation will meet with
general approval. as will his sugges-
ton that Congress modify the rules
of procedure in Federal courts with
regard to the issuance of injunctiOns
without notice, though there is little
chance that Congress will carry out
the last suggestion so long as the
Aldrich-Cannon regime is continued
There is one feature of the mes
sage which deserves serious atten-
ton and that is the statements show
ing that expenditures far exceed in
come. In other words the President
is forced to make the hu-
initiating confession that his party
has been extravagant to a point
where it is necessary to issue bonds
to meet the deficit and though he
points out that economy is being OBJ
served in all departments of the gov
eminent there seems little hope that
conditions will better themselves for
some time to come. Taken as a
whole the message is at least con-
sentative.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
PROGRAM
OF Orange County Teachers Associa-
tion for Dec. 18th.

The Teachers Association of Orange
county will hold its next regular meet
inc Saturday, December nth, at the
High School building at Orange Court
House at IL O'Clock a. m. The program
is as follows:
Report of secretary, Miss jamie Jones.
Report of delegate to the State
Teachers Convention, Miss Maud kow.
Reports of committees, District AS
sOciationS.
Questions asked by the teachers con-
corning their special problems IN school
work or management. This Is designed
to be of concrete. practical Importance,
10 i'm measure answer the "How.
The afternoon will be given over TO
the discussion of the following topics:
"The function of the rural school,
Miss Eugenia Wambersie.
"What should be the subject matter
of history in the first three years OF
the child's school life, in order that the
child rlay receive the greatest develop
ment?" Miss Eta Tyler.
"How far should books be followed
and taught in the school room? Prof.
Harroll, of the Orange High School.
"How may the school be made to
mean more to the child ; Mr.. Preston
Clark.
"Some means of securing the active
cooperation of parents, Miss Marion
Sadder and Miss Mary 3iscoe.
"The neighborhood and its school, y
DR.. Frank Scott, of Orange.
We earnestly hope that all teachers
in the county and the district school
trustees will attend this meeting.
As one need in our educational system
is cooperation and as our interests as
teachers are, or should be, the interests
of every parent. we have decided to
have this meeting open to all those who
desire to attend. and wish to see Just
what the teachers Of Orange county
are doing. A cordial welcome Is ex-
tended to all.
ID. ID. Sizer,
p,as;da,t ORANGE Teachers Association.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09

culherson Still Alllnn. .

Atlantic City. Dee S.-United States
Senator CulbersOn. Of Texas. who Is
here under the care Of a physician. is
we'll enough to spend some time out
of doors. The senator is suffering from
nervous affection, and has been here
about ten DAYS 1t is expected ne yill
remain hee for some time seeking
rest. He is in daily Communication
with party leaders and others In Wash
ingtOn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
DREAMED AUNT WAS ILL
Visits Aged Woman and Finds Her
Sick and Without Food.

Bangor. Pa. Dec s - Mrs Andrew
Ware. widow. received a strange
surprise visit from her nephew. John
T. Walters. a prosperous merchant. OF
Eagle Harbor ~ Y
Haunted by n dream that his kins-
woman was desperately Ill. he could
not conquer an impulse 20 visit her
and came here TO find his aunt III In
bed and without food Her slender
means. gained BY making and selling
soap. had been exhausted. She Is a
woman of three-score years aid has
10 children.
No letters had passed between aunt
and nephew for a long time. Mr.. Wal
iers arranged to remain until after
Christmas and he has already made
provision for the care OF Mrs. Ware
for her lifetime.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)

(COrrected by simon HIrsh q DfV'J
Wheat, $40 to sl.20; corn, 68 to 20;
new corn, 60 to 60; meal, 81. Is to Sl.85;
oats, so to So; old hens, live, 9 to 10;
chickens, IL to -; dressed, II to Ia;
eggs, % to 26; lard, IL to Is; ducks; live,
s to 10; dressed II to Is; turkeys, live,
Is to l6; drawn, Is to 20; undrawn, II
to Is; butter, to rs; country hams, 10
to 10; Irish potatoes, go to Is; lambs,
81. so to 81; hides, green, 8 to IL; dry
sailed, 10 to II; dry hides, 10 to Ia; calf
skins No. /, sl.0O to SIPS; baled hay,
Sl4 to SIT per ton; leaf sumac, 70 to "a
per 100; live hogs, IA to 6l-2;beef, live
weight, to 4; pork, s to 8 IL; wool,
% to 30 per ID; veal, 5 l-2 to 6; sweet
potatoes. 60 to 20.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
CARRIERS CREEK OYSTERS

have erected an oyster house at
Embrey's wharf, in this city, where
will furnish fresh shucked Carriers
Creek oysters. Dry measure at all
times for 81 for standards and Sl.2O for
selects. Special prices will be made
for orders from hotels, church and Sun
day School festivals. Orders through
phone 274 receive prompt attention and
oysters delivered in any part of the
city, or address-T. |. Radcliffe, Fred.
Va. ls-tf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09

The Virginia Good Roads ASsOcia-
ton meets in Richmond for its
second annual session this week and
will be well attended by delegates
from all parts of the State. The or
ganization of this association has &C
complished wonders and has resulted
in increased interest in the building
of roads in every section of Virginia.
It's officers rendered valuable aid in
the campaign recently closed so sue
cessfully in Spotsylvania and they
have done the same in many other
counties. The association should
have the hearty support of the peO-
pie and the press.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
ROLL OF HONOR

School No. 7, Chancellor district,
Spotsylvania county, second month.
The following are the names of those
who were present every day, had good
lessons and were satisfactory in
conduct: Martha Haislip, Genevieve and
Flossie Bailey, Minnie, Lille, Essie and
Alvin Dunavant. For perfect lessons,
but absent one day. Alice Lewis,
Mamie Hawkins. No. enrolled 50.
Average attendance 23.l5.
Lucy c. Powell, Teacher.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
Paws $3.50 Eor Conscience Sake.

Washington. Dec S-The conscience
fund of the treasury department was
increased TO the extent of $3.50. en-
closed in a letter postmarked Philadel.
phia, but which bore no indication OF
the sender II contained the statement
that the me ley was sent for customs
duty evaded by the sender ten years
non
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
Hous Reach Record Price.

Kansas City, Dec. S.-Hogs sold as
high as $40 a hundred pounds at the
Kansas City stock yards. the highest
price in the past twenty-seven years
The former high price this year
1887, was paid Sept. "A. In July, 1882
several loads sold at $3.50 a hundred
pounds. as several million hogs in I'LL
nois. Iowa and Missouri had died Of
cholera that year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
JUDGE THORNTON TO HOLD COURT

Judge j: B. T. Thornton, of Manassas,
has been designated by the Governor to
noid term OF the C.rcutit Court of
warwick county, beginning Dec. ID, TO
PRESIDE at the trial of annexation pro-
eeedings OF the city of Newport News.
Immediately afterward Judge Thornton
VIII sit in the Circuit Court Of Elizabeth
City county, in the same cause.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
Baby Nav Become Fathers Brother

Chicago. Dec Ii Joseph Waldo
Dux. Jr.. seven month old ls adopted
by his grandparents he will legally be-
come his fathe g brother 4 petition
was filed IN the circuit court by Jo-
seph Dux. a sculptor and his wife. the
grandparents OF the child. asking for
leave TO adopt hin As their own be-
cause Of their love for him.