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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
HAIL STORM HITS PlTTSBURG
Church Struck BY Lightning and Man,
Conservatories Demolished.

Church Struck BY Lightning and Many
Conservatories Demolished.
Pittsburg Aug. 6.-The Saints Peter
and Paul German Catholic church was
struck by lightning and damaged TO
the extent o $4,000 by a subsequent
fire. several Of the finest conservator-
les in the city almost completely de
mOlished by hail, lawns destroyed.
streets covered with water and mud to
a depth Of several feet. delayed street
car traffic, electric light service sus-
pended for several hours. and many
bridges over streams washed away.
These are the result OF one OF the
worst electrical and wind storms tha'
has visited this city In recent years
The storm was accompanied by ter
rife lightning.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
SUTTON'S MOTHER
ON The STAND
Heated Arguments Over Her
Letters Accusing Officers.
WILL NOT Be MADE PUBLIC

Mrs. Sutton Broke Down and Buried
Her Face In Her Handkerchief Dur
Ing Controversy Surgeon Cook
Says Lieutenant Committed Suicide.
Annapolis. Nd. Aug. THE ap-
pearancs on the witness stand Of Mrs
James n. Sutton. mother OF Leuten-
ant Sutton. L. s. NJ. O., Of Portland
Ore. whose death is being investiga-
ted by the naval board OF inquiry here.
was the signal for a heated contro-
versy between the lawyers on all
sides, which ended in a prolonged con
ference Of the members Of the board
behind closed doors. Several witnesses
had been disposed of when Judge Ad-
vocate Leonard called Mrs. Sutton to
the stand. Before proceeding with her
examination. Major Leonard offered
for Identification and 10 be read in
evidence. several letters which, he
said. Mrs. Sutton had written contain
ing serious and delicate charges
against the young officers OF the ma.
rtne corps who appeared as defend
ants.
Letters Offered In Evidence.
The United States has been put tc
large expense in bringing witnesses
here from all parts OF the world" said
Major Leonard, and 1t becomes M
painful duty to offer those letters Ia
evidence in order 10 enlighten thi,
court as fully as possible on all mat
ters pertaining 20 this inquiry"
Henry r Davis. counsel for Mrs
Sutton. made strenuous objection. OIL
the ground that Mrs. Sutton was no
present TO make any accusations. an,
that the letters in question were ir
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
THAW'S FATE IN
JUDGES HANDS
Lawyers For Both Sides Sum-
med Up This Morning.
DECISION NEXT THURSDAY


Son Was Oenuneiation ef District
Attorney Jerome. Who. She Said.
Did Not Act In eentIemsnly Man
ner In the Case.
White Plains. n. Y. Aug. Harry
X. Thaw's latest struggle TO regain
his freedom ended today The sub
mission Of testimony in his hearing
before Justice Isaac n. Mills closed
Friday afternoon. District Attorney Je-
rome summed up in a vigorous ad-
dress. declaring Thaw is still insane.
and II released would be a menace to
society. Mr.. Morschauser followed
with plea for his release. He quoted
from the testimony OF the experts and
the members Of the Thaw family.
Justice Mills will hle his decision
with the county clerk on the morning
OF Thursday. Aug. IL
How Case May Be Decided.
Several possibilities confront Thaw
The court may grant his plea and
make him absolutely free. Il may de
eide that he has not established hi.
Il
case the state authorities Will prob
ably send him back to the Matteawar
hospital for the criminal insane. But
Justice Mills has further discretionar,
powers. He may feel that the younl
mans mental condition is still n
doubt and for that reason delay
final order. meanwhile paroling Tha-
in the custody Of some officer. or pos
sibly, on his own recogniIance. in this
care Of his family. Or he may declar,
ThRw insane. but. moNAd by his moth
er's complaint regarding his surround
ings at Matteawan. send him 70 som,
other state hospital not peopled b,
criminals.
Mothers Final Plea.
The evidence presented in behalf O
Thaw closed with a dramatic outburs
by his mother Mrs. Mary Cople
Thaw. who WAS the rnal witness He
last words were a Senunciation OF Dis
trict Attorney Jerome Earlier in tn
day she had read a list OF names dis
tinguished in New York society. The,
were guests. she said. at a dinner sh,
gave IN New York which Harry al
tended before his marriage In con
cluding her testimony. she referred {,
this list OF names
Il brought in the names Of thos,
who attended that dinner TO my son.
she said. because OF the statement.
OF Mr.. Jerome regarding the company
Harry was accustomed to keep. / dc
not have any special enmity TOWARD
Mr.. Jerome. but he certainly has moi
behaved In this matter in a gentle
manly way nor in a Christian way
Mr. Jerome always talked about
Harry's being a frequenter OF the ten
derloin. when he knows a. we'll as any
one that my boy never went to the
tenderloin until he met a certain per
son who dropped him down"
That" said Attorney Charles Nor
schauser ENDS our case"
On the stand Mrs. Thaw's testimon,
was again frequently interrupted b.
sobbing as she described Harry's sur
roundings at Matteawan. That pIac,
seemed to me like the vestibule to III,
Internal regions" she said solemnly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
COMING

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IL and 10, 3 days only. This will give
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Tor the scientific sdiustmentof glasses to
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people more than Mr.. Hawkes. HIS name
IL a familiar word throughout a section
OF the country inhabited by over twenty
five millions of people. Mr.. Hawkes. has
probably fitted glasses to the eyes OF
more people of national and interna-
tional fame than any other optician liv-
ing. This business house was established
in 1870, over thirty years ago.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
Lincoln Penny Kills aox.

New York. Aug. 7.-On getting one
OF the new Lincoln cents. John Nicito
OF Bath Beach. took it home and gave
1t to his son James. nine years old
At play with other boys. James proud
ly exhibited the coin. Next he put Il
In his mouth. When he laughed the
coin slipped half way down his throat
and stuck there. The boy was dead
when a doctor arrived.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
TWAS A GLORIOUS VICTORY

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
PICKED GOVERNORS POCKET
Thief Relieves Nebraska Executive Of
Pocketbook Containing $50.

Omaha Aug. Coming across
Iowa. Governor Shallenberger stopped
at MarshalltOwn. While saunterine
around the waiting room there ne got
into a crowd and was jostled for an
instant.
He thought nothing of the matter
at the time. but shortly after getting
on the train. pursuing his journey
westward. ne discovered that his pock-
etboOk. containing $3.50. was gone. Ar
riving in Omaha he had TO borrow
money to buy a ticket to Lincoln.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
JeHrIes Sails For Europe.

New York. Aug. 6.-James ]. JEFF
ries. the pugilist. sailed on the steam
ship George Washington for a siy
weeks sojourn In Europe. Jeffries and
his wife viii 90 direct 70 Carlsbad
where they viii remain for few days
The big Californian has been troubled
recently with boils. and hopes that
the waters at Carlsbad viii aid him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
ALMOST ROASTED ALIVE

While Working In Core oven In Eddy
stone Some One Closed Door.
Chester. Aug. Hiram Fisher mar
rowly escaped being roasted alive I'm n
core oven at the Baldwin Locomotive
works, in Eddystone. He was working
In the oven when some one. not know
ing any one was within, closed the
door.
Fisher dug in the hot sand and was
able to raise the heavy door sufficient
ly to allow his shouts for assistance
to be heard He Yas badly burned. He
was taken to the Grocer hospital.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
FuaItIve election onicer cantur.,

Pottsville> Pa, Aug. TN. l. Gun,
OF Shenandoah. one of the four fugi.
tive Democratic election board mem
bers Of the fourt hand fifth wards of
Shenandoah. was arrested in New
York city by Special Oficer thinner
man. OF Pottsville. and he was locked
up on a minor charge until extradi
ton papers can be procured.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10


relevant 10 the inquiry and of a per
sonal and incompetent nature as evil
dence.
1t is inconceivable that the Judge
advocate should attempt to force Mrs.
Sutton into such a position before
this board Of inquiry" said Mr. Davis
These letters are not offered to as
sist this court in finding out how
Lieutenant Sutton met his death. They
have nothing TO do with the precept.
That these letters. containing. per-
haps, the extrayagant statements OF a
mother with a stricken heart over the
death of her son. should be read beforo
curious world is indeed unique and
cruel"
Mrs. Sutton Breaks Down.
Mrs. Sutton broke down and buried
her face In her handkerchief during
Mr.. Davis remarks
Major Leonard declared that Mr.
Davis had miscOnstrued the Judge ad-
vocate's position in the matter. and
asked that the lawyers remarks Inn
plying bad faith on his part be strick-
en- from the records.
Il would have Mr. Davis remember" i"
he said. that the hallowed grave of a
dead son Is no more sacred than the
reputation Of living officer. and there
are many of such regulations at stake
here"
The Judge advocate said the court
had the right to inquire upon what
grounds Mrs Sutton had made the
statements in the letters.
Mr. Birney, counsel for Lieutenant
Adams. protested that Mrs. Sutton had
consistently tried to avoid her true
position in the proceedings. and urged
that the letters be read in evidence.
AT this point Commander Hood. presi-
dent of the board. ordered court
closed. and went into conference with
his associates on the board and the
judge advocate.
VIII Be Read In Closed Court.
Upon returning from an adjoining
room. Commander Hood announced
that the letters would be read In
closed court TO the interested parties
and their counsel
Following the completion OF Lieu
tenant Utiey's cross-examlnation. Sur
geon T. c. Cook. who recently return
ed with Lieutenant Utley on the U.
s. steamer North Carolina. was a wit
ness. He testified that he performed
the autopsy on Sutton's body. and de-
clared from the nature OF the bullet
wound in the lieutenant's head I
would have been difficult for him t
shoot himself. holding the revolver n.
the ordinary manner. He added. how
ever. that Il was his belief Sutton com
mitted suicide.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
peath apntsnee For Assault In 1e9s.

Fort Smith, Ark. Aug. 7.-Because
he attacked an eleven-year-old girl in
1898. William Bowman was sentenced
to death. He was convicted once be-
fore. but on technical grounds got a
new trial The girl. now twenty-five
years old. appeared in the case both
times as prosecuting witness.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
THE CRIME OF IDLENEss

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10

Sacramento. Cal. Aug The first
case Of bubonic plague in California
In a year was discovered in Alameda
county by federal and state officials.
The victim is Joseph Mendoza. a boy
thirteen years old
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10

St Petersburg. Aug. Z. - Russia's
naval program for the next few years.
according to plans just completed by
the navy department. includes the
construction of eight battleships. a di-
vision OF armored cruisers and thirty
six torpedo boats.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
Mann Wins NirnInIa.

Richmond. Va. Aug. Judge Will
liam Hodges Mann. candidate for gov
ernor in the Democratic primary. car
rled the state over ". st. George
Tucker by between 1000 and 5000 ma
jority.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
Youth Fatally cored bv su,l.

Norwich. N. y. Aug. while driv-
ing home the cows on his fathers
farm at Pharsalia, Lynn Peasley. six
teen-year-old son OF Frank PeasIey.
was sored and killed by bull.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
PlTMAN CAT HAD RABIES

Animal That Bit Two Men Victim Of
Dread HydrophobIa.
Philadelphia. Aug. illumination
OF the head OF the cat that attacked
and bit two men in Pitman. n. j.. re-
vealed the fact that the animal was
a victim of rabies. Four weeks ago
the cat II is said. was bitten by dog.
Both victims Of the cat are taking spe-
eial treatment, Ollie Strong in the
Pasteur institute. New York, and Dr.
c. B. Phillips. the owner Of the ami
NAL. at home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
Two Killed by LiahtnIna.

warrenton. Va. Aug 7.-During q
severe electrical storm at Bealeton An
drew Jones and his wife were struck
by lightning and instantly killed as
they sat IN their home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10

Throat Cut Trying to Enter Room.
Gainesville. Ca. Aug. T. - Edwin
Matthews. q negro night porter at .
local hotel, had his throat cut by Mrs.
Mamie lawson because he entered
her room through a window.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
FOR SALE
Secondhand Sawmills
and Engines, Etc.

l 80 II. p. Firebox Boiler.
l 9xl2 90 h P. Watertour Engine.
l 20 II. p. Firebox Boiler.
l Box Frame 20 II. p. Engine.
l II b. 7. McYicker Gasoline Engine.
? Sawmils.
Bowering Sawmill Feeds.
Gable Drives.
Best Table Saws.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
Jspsn wIn R.buIId chInsss RsIIrosd

Toxic. Aug. Japan olncially no
tiled the powers Of her intention 10
proceed Immediately with the recon
st:rction and improving the Antrng-
Mukden railroad. without the consent
OF China. diplomatic NEGOTIATIONS hsv-
ing failed to overcome Chinese oppo'
sition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
GERMANY HAS SIGEL CRIME
ChInaman Kills Music Hall Singer
Through Jealousy.

Frankfort. Germany. Aug. z. - The
murder of a white woman by a China
man. somewhat similar to the murder
of Elsie Sigel in New York last June,
occurred in this city. Tien Yon, a
Chinese merchant, actuated by 1eal-
ousy. shot Hildegard Hoffman. q mu-
sic hall singer. and then turned his re-
.volver upon himself. Both died
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
TRIED TO EIUDE OFFICER

Arabella Carter and Eveline Lindsay.
both cOlore5, got into a fight Thursday
night and Officer Hall summoned them
both 70 court Friday morning. Eveline
appeared, but Aratella did not show up
The case was gone into and Eveline
wss iinei 81 and costs. making total
OF $40. Arabella was fined s. and
costs, total 81 so. ths extra fine being
put on her for disregarding the sum
mons Of the officer Arabella thought
she would get out OF paying the fne BY
going 70 Washington, aud being afraid
20 take the train here she walked to
Iceland to take the train. Officer Hall
caught on TO her movements and took
the 1929 train for Iceland. There he
found Arabella waiting to board the
train. He brought her back on the IL
O'Clock accommodation and she paid
her fine instead of going to jail.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
FRANK Z. TYLER,
1904 Main street, Frsdericksburg.
w. 8. EMBREY

GSueeessor to Embrey & Bergman. ]
Dealer in Railroad Cross Ties, Cedar
Posts, Spokes and Hoops. Keeps con
stantly on hand large supply OF Baled
Hay and Mill Feed. Office rear Rail-
road Depot, fredericksburg, Va.
Also Agent for Page Wire Fence Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10

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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-11

New York Evening Post: We are
surprised to learn that the money
devil Is on top again in Kansas, but
such seems to be the case. A pub
lie utilities bill framed after the New
York law and the Wisconsin railroad
laws has been slaughtered in the
Kansas legislature as ruthlessly as
II the Topeka capitol we're as near
to Wall street as Trinity church; and
both william Alien White Of En-
poria and the new Governor Of Kan
Gas are mourning nightly. u may
console them to know that one pub
lie utilities bill has been killed IN
indiana, and that another Is likely to
fall. But Kansas, the civilized, the
up-to-date leader Of SO many efforts
to put the money power into hand
cuffs and leg shackIes what Is the
country to think Of this refusal to
follow New York's leadership Well,
the Kansas legislature has some
things before It, the passage Of which
viii make the whole country 1eal-
GUS. There is the euphonious drug
store joint bill which went through
the senate unanimously; It provides
that churches alone may buy wine
but only for communion services.
No doctor. no patient, no drug store
may buy a drop. II a whiskey drurn-
mer offers sample draughts, he Will
become d law-breaker. As II this
were not a long enough step in the
purifying Of Kansas, the Legislature
has passed a bill prohibiting the sale
Of cigarettes, not only to minors, but
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-11
ALL CITY FUNDS MUST DE
LET 10 HIGHEST BIDDER
City Treasurer's Job VIII be Now .
Labor 81 Love.

A law was passed at the closing
session Of the legislature that will be
Of interest to every city Of the sec
ond class ii Kansas, including abb
lene. 1t provides that the council
shall designate d city depositary for
city funds Of all kinds. 1t shall ask
for bids from the banks and the
one that pays the highest interest
ON daily balances shall receive the
money. mot less than 2 per cent
shall be paid and the interest goes
to the city. It is probable that the
same provision Is made regarding
the treasurer OF the school board.
Heretofore the money in the city
treasury in cities Of the second class,
has been in the hands Of the treas
urer with no questions asked. He
gave bonds for its presentation when
needed and If he loaned>lt out at 9
to 10 per cent and pocketed the in
terest It was his busi4sss. This was
what was dong in nearly every sec
ond class city in Kansas and It has
made the office valuable perQulsite
In Abilene the present balances &C
cordlng to the Chronicle amount e
5000. (though the city is paying
interest on nearly $4,000 Of unpaid
warranty. No official statement
has been issued for two years but
IL is probable that not far from
$4,000. including sinking funds, Gem
etery funds. etc, Is on hand all the
time. Hereafter the treasurer viii
be paid a small salary, and the city
will receive the interest paid by the
bank that the council deaignates a
the city depositary,