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Evening star., 1909-09-05
Academy Concerts.

The Sunday concerts al the Academy
will begin for the season week from
tonght-Sunday, September IL The
management plans TO secure fayorite
singers, who will present weekly a varied
program of the latest songs. Arrange
Evening star., 1909-09-05
Belasco Opening.

1t is definitely announced that the Be-
iasco Theater will commence the coming
season Monday night, September CO. with
one of the Messrs. Shuberts' new stars.
Charles Cherry, who will appear In Clyde
Evening star., 1909-09-05

AS they passed fruit stand Brother
Dickey said: Apples was de cause
er de fall er Adam"
yes replied Brother Williams. but
praise God. dey tastes mighty good.''-
Atlanta Constitution
Evening star., 1909-09-05
Glen Echo Park.

| A splendid program has been prepared
| for tomorrow at Glen Echo Park. Inc
management offers a great diversity OF
Evening star., 1909-09-05
"Convict's Sweetheart"

ments have also been made for the most
recent moving picture films
Evening star., 1909-09-05

Did your son graduate with honors?"
Il should say SO. He had two fractured
ribs, broken arm and numerous strained
tendons. Red Hen.
Evening star., 1909-09-05

DELIGHTFUL 38HoUR OUTINGS ON rHp
PICTURESQUE AND NOBLE POTOMAC
Steamboat Steamboat Company from sth street wharf
the Hudson. ss "
For schedule see ..sd" In The Evening Star o,
call phone Main 5912 A "
Round.tsip tickets. including fare and state.
toS. toSm. NO. Two In a room. $50 each. Meals.
TAME q G'hote, 60c each. Ia carte also.
w. z. CAHNEs Jr., W. B. EMMERT.
Genl Agt. Vice Prest. and Gen. Mer.
Evening star., 1909-09-05

George Backus has been engaged for
part in the company of "A Matinee Idol"
in which De Wolf Hopper is to appear.
Evening star., 1909-09-05

Robert Hiliard has written a play in
collaboration with the Mayor of Syracuse
called The Swimming Master"
Evening star., 1909-09-05

The Chocolate Soldier is to be pro-
duced in New York the last of the month
under the direction Of T. c. Whitney.
Evening star., 1909-09-05

De Wolf Hopper is shortly TO appear in
"A Matinee Idol under the management
of Daniel Y. Arthur
Evening star., 1909-09-05

Cohan and Harris Minstrels will wear
on parade a gray cape with the lining
of the American flag.
Evening star., 1909-09-05

Mabel Barrison will take temporary
rest before resuming her tour in The
Blue Mouse"
Evening star., 1909-09-05

Charles E. Evans and Charles II. Top
per are TO appear in musical version OF
There and Back which E. c. Whitney
will produce.
Evening star., 1909-09-05

Anna Held will begin her season il
Miss Innocence early in October in
Evening star., 1909-09-05

Although Laura Burt has been years on
the English stage, previously she played
in this country, creating the leading
feminine role in I'm Old Kentucky
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-01
OPPOSE SUNDAY VISITING
Methodist Conference Says Day Is Set Apart fo
Worship Of God.

Sunday visiting among relatives and
friends II discouraged In resolutions on
sabbath Observance adopted Monday in
Baltimore by the Baltimore conference
OF the NJ. K Church South The resolu-
lions call on the members OF tie various
churches to refuse to pstroDize or en-
courage the Sunday newt paper. the
SUNDAY excursion and as far as possible
Sunday railroad travel and traffic. and
every other form of Sunday desecra
ton" In making its report the com
mittee Issued statement. 1t said
In this age OF commercialisn and
worldlinees the temptation to ignore the
Fourth Commandment Is very great, and
this holy day Is constantly being dese-
Grated In business aud social life Money
getting during the six days OF the week
and taking their own pleasure on the
Lords dav. or I'm some cases carrying on
the work through the Sabbath. seems to
be the end OF many"
The committee elso recommended that
sermons be preached on Sunday observ-
ance at all charges during June.
Alter strong addresses in favor OF the
continuation OF the publication OF the
Baltimore Southern Methodist, various
members pledged themselves 20 secure
either 800 new subscriptions or to give
VI for each subscription they failed to
get.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-01
DEMAND PLATFORM
Glass Says Democrats Should Out.
line State Creed.
FAvoRs CALLING A CONVENTION

The demand FOR a Democratic Stat
convention this summer before the guhsr.
material primary Is held, TO promulsats
get OF principles, and especially TO set
iorth the party opisioR on the Honor
question. Is becoming general.
Representative Carter Glass, OF Lynch.
burg, ard Others are in favor OF a Dam.
ocratic convention TO settle the question
OF Stats policies
Representative Glass declares that I'm
view OF the vigorous and persistent dis.
position on the part OF some TO thrust
prohibition to the front In Virginia poll
tics he ventures to inquire what Is the
position OF the Democratic party on the
question. He says that the positions of
Judge Mann aud Mr.. Tucker cannot be
regarded as the position of the party.
de holds that the party should not enter
the gubernstorial fight as platform.
less" organization.
While the Anti-Ssloon League disclaims
being 10 politics, he asserts that the re-
markable spectacle has been witnessed OF
large number OF PEOPLE looking TO the
action OF the league as Democratic
guide book
Representative Glass calls upon the
Democratic State committee to consider
the matter, and says "let there be a
State convention OF the Democratic party
to frame State Democratic platform. -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-01
COLLEGE NIGHT CELEBRATION

Much Interest is being shown by the
students and friends OF the College In
College night, which is TO be celebrated
next Friday at 3 O'Clock d. m.
The celebration will be IN the nature
OF class and college yells, plays by the
students and addresses by representa-
tives OF the faculty and alumni.
Certain portions of the hall have been
allotted to the different classes. These
spaces the classes will arrange IN the
most attractive manner and the class
making the best display will be awarded
six points Ia the interclass contests for
the trophy cup.
For the last few weeks every class In
College has been working hard 20 get up
a display which will surpass the other
classes. Time, money and energy are be-
Ing spent by the youthful competitors 10
the effort to win the first place. So far
the Seniors are leading ia the interclass
eontests, but the Sophomores, Juniors
aud Freshmen say that they won't hold
that place very long.
Each class will do it's utmost to cap
ture the trophy cup and next Friday
night will witness battle royal for the
six points which Will 20 to the best class
display. Three points will be given TO
the next best and one point TO the third
best. The rest OF the hall, which is not
taken up by the class exhibits. will be de-
voted to society and college decorations.
College and class spirit, which has re-
ceived such On impetus by the students
lately, will be in evidence next Friday
night. The collegisns will do all IN their
power to show their loyalty and respect
for their classes and College.
Besides the class displays and ovations
other Interesting features OF the occasion
will be two short plays. an address from
member OF the faculty and an alumni
address. Below is a program OF the ex-
ercises OF the evening:
l. College song by the students.
?. A play entitled "Six Cups OF Choco-
late" will be acted by six college girls.
3 Alumni Address-Mr. W. ". Butz-
ner.
f. Glass Ovations-Songs, Yells, Etc,
by the different classes.
D Faculty Address-By DR.. J. N. Bar
ney.
.. Crow Song-Acted by three boys.
4 A Negro Farce-Played by four col
lege boys.
The seating capacity OF the hall will be
Increased and everybody will have q
chance toenioy the evening.
20 cents admission for grown people
and Is cents for children under twelve
years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-01
7. R. CONVICTION ARRESTED
Charged With abusing Ms wlfs-Ths Latta Is
Suing For Divorces.

t. X. Covington, OF Stevensburg. Cul.
pepper county, was arrested at Brandy
Station Monday by Sheriff Vowel on a
warrant sworn out by George +. String.
fellow, charging him with an assault on
his (Covfngton's) wife on the night OF
March &c. Covington was taken TO
Culpeper and Magistrates Allen and Hill,
at the request OF the Commonwealth.
continued the case until Thursday, Apr. |
Covington gave bond for his appear
ance. Covington is eI-postmsster OF
Stevensburg, q church member and a
leading Republican.
This IL bis third venture as a married
man he was divorced from his second
VILE recently. and the present Mrs. Gov
ington is comparatively bride. Sheriff
Vowel escorted Mrs. Covington to her
husbands home to get her personal
effects, and she Is staying temporarily
with her brother-in-law, George +.
Stringiellow. Morris Wampler is attor-
ney for she defendant In the case.
A civil bill for divorce was fled Mon
day through Grimsley and Miller, counsel
Tor Mrs. Covington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-01
Mr.. E. N. YOUNG, SR.
Passes Awsy Aitss Long IIlness-Funssl Thus.
dey 81 3P.M

Mr.. Edgar NJ. Young, Sr.. died Mt the
home OF his sister. Miss Matte Young
Tuesday night. after an Illness of two
years, aged go years. He suffered a
third stroke OF paralysis Of the throat
Saturday night which caused his death
The deceased was born 10 this city In
lo49, being a son 81 the late John James
Young. he was educated here and went
after the war TO the GroenbrIer White
Sulphur Springs, engaged IN business
there and married Mise Mary Constance
Celwell by whom he had three children
Z. n. Young Jr.. Mrs. VIM. Bernard.
and B. G. Young
Later bis store at the White SULPHUR
was burned and he came back here and
lived, With A. B. Bolts 4 Co., dry goods
merchants, for several years. Alter the
death OF his wife be went to Silver Clty
New Mexico, " here he married Miss Mary
Cobb, OF 81 loseph. Mo by whom be
had one daughter. Mrs John McKaIway
Thompson, of silver City. New Mexico.
Mr.. Young lived ia Silver City 25 years.
where he was Postmaster and clerk Of
court After the death OF bis second
VILE his health failed ead about two
years ago he came to his old home here.
where be died
nc Ho, - uieibo-f III Lodge NO 4, 10
which be was made u Macon many years
ago. and was also an Elk.
Funeral services will be held from st.
Georges church Thursday at 3 .. IN
conducted by Rev X hcBryde.
PAllbearers-Active: hessrs. Clearance
x Howard. a. h. Sweetzer, w. 8. HIT,
W. II. Richards Jr., W. S. Embrey, K. n.
Goodrich. Honorary: Messrs Geo. b.
Pearson. DR.. Geo. II Chewing, A. b.
Bolts. DR.. NJ. NJ. Lewis. N. J Gately, st.
Geo X. Eftzhugh. Thos. W. Franklin, A.
Randolph Howard, Dr.. A. C. Doggett.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-01
BALTIMORE
CONFERENCE
Rev. ". L Dolly Returned 10
Methodist Church Here.
R" :. J. Ptsttymsn Prssldlag ElSS fG This
DIshiet-othm Appointments. ETC.

The sessions OF the Baltimore Confer
ence OF the NJ. r Church South closed
Tuesday afternoon with the reading by
Bishop Gambler Of the appointments
Tor the year.
An Interesting change was tie making
OF Rev. Forrest J. Prsttyman presiding
elder Of the Washington district. and
taking Rev. E V. Regesterirom that dis
tries To be presiding elder of the combined
Baltimore district. Both districts have
greatly Increased 10 size and Importance
on account of the division Of the East
Baltimore district between the Baltimore
and Washington districts
The next conference wifi be held in
Mount Vernon Church, Washington. ali
OF the churches OF that city combining in
the Invitation. IL was decided without
debate aud without a dissenting voice.
The report OF the statistical secretary
showed among other things that the
conference bad 81 local preachers and
81, 514 members. an Increase OF 9.15S.
which IL said to be the best for the last
IL years.
Following are appointments in part.
WASHINGTON DISTRICT.
Rev. Forrest ]. Prettyman, Presiding
Elder.
Alexandria and Del Ray-Revs. c. d.
Bulla and D. G. Beall
tredericksburg-Rev. W L. Dolly.
Falls Church-Rsv Il W. Bond.
Leesburg-Rev. d. l.. Blakemore.
Marrenton-Rev. J. l.. KILLER.
Fairfsx-Rev. F. A. Strother.
Sterling-Revs G. W. Gather and L
A Lambert
Occoquan-Rev C. Sydenstricker.
Feuquier-Rev D F. Burgess
Remington-Rsv. E.A. Roades, supply.
Sudley-Rev Homer WEIGH.
Manassas aud Prince Willlam-Revs.
W Tower and l.. A SNOW.
Stafford-Rev. W. r Hardesty.
Aorrisville-Rev. n Z. Weikel
Rockville-Rev W. d. Keene.
Charles and st. Mary's-Rev. C. NJ.
Sarver
Principal 81 Bowling Green Seminary
Rev. 8. A. Parker.
Editor Baltimore Southern Methodist.
Rev. +. V. Register.
WINCHESTER DISTRICT
Rev. George T. Tyler. Presiding Elder.
Winchester-Rev. J W. Duffy.
hiddletown-Rev. j. p Stump.
Front Royal and Riverton-Rev. J II
Mershsll-Rev. o. W. Lusby.
White Post-Revs. NJ. Kline and W A.
Lynch, supply.
Berry ville-Rev. l. q. Michael.
hamilton--Rev. s. V. Hildebrand.
Loudoun-Rev. ID. F. Eutsler.
Aiddleburg-Rev. J. II. Bslthis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-01
CONGRESSMAN JONES
Speaks or the Merchant MxIns.

Claiming that the provisions OF the
Dingley bill for the free entry OF material
and equipment entering into the con-
etruction and repair of vessels built IN
America TO be employed In foreign trade
has not had any effect in increasing the
American merchant marine. Mr.. Jones,
OF Virginia, opposed the re-enactment OF
these provisions during the discussion OF
the tariff In the House Monday.
be charged that q proviso In the
present law, which declares that vessels
receiving the benefit OF the act shall not
engage In coastwise trade OF the United
States for more than two months In any
one year, without paying to the govern
ment the RENTED duties, was the reason
why no American shipysrds are con-
structing ocean vessels out OF the free
imported materials.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-01
AN OPEN LETTER TO Mr.. GOODRICH
Mount Pleasant. Va. March %

Aount Fieesont, va, March ~.
Mr.. 9. 0'Conor Goolrick, Fredericks.
burg. Va
Dear Sir: Yours OF she 26th Inst. 20
hand asking my support IA your candi.
dacy Tor the House Of Delegates from
this district. | have been reliably inform.
ed by citizens Of this county that Won
stated to a number OF men in the county
IN your last campaign Tor said posi-
ton that you did not want the Office
again. aud that II the county people
would support you. you would not be a
candidate again and that you pledged
Doth the support Of yourself and all of
your friends to whomsoever the county
people should name this time. and that
you also made this statement in your
speech against James X Evans. Iudepen-
dent. AZ Spotsylvsnis G. II.
AT the same time ! would Ike for you
10 tell NEIL you voted FOR the Ward Law
eod II 80, did you not contend and say
IN your father's court Judge Goolrlck)
that this Ward Law was unconstitu-
tional. and also how did you vote In the
recent local option election in your town.
| am not dry man nor a wet man; |
believe IN moderation IN all things, slim
ulsted and backed up by truthful and
honorable methods.
am enclosing q copy OF this letter to
The Free Lance ADD The Star for publ
cation, aud would shank you to publish
your reply thereto in said papers ard
especially as to the alleged statements.
Yours respe ctiully.
J. e. Pulliam.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-01
DELEGATES TO PEACE CONGRESS-
Appointed BY Mayo n. Lewis wslIscs.

Mayor ". Lewis Wallace. at the re-
quest OF the officials OF the National
Peace Congress which viii be held In
Chicago May 3. 4 and :. has appointed
twenty eight delegates to represent this
city 10 that body.
Those composing the delegation as
named by Mayor Wallace are: Messrs.
A: W. Embrey, T. n Brent. J p. Rowe,
w. ID. Scott. DR.. J. p. Stih, Hon. AZ. G.
Willis, Col. f. d. Cole, G.. W. Shepherd.
Jr., Hon @. r. Swift, A. p. Rowe. A. B.
Yates, Jas. T. Lowery. H. r Gouldman,
J. Conway Chichester. K. N. Goodrich.
Jas. t. Lay ton. F. W Coleman. Henry
Dsnnehl, John NJ. Griffin. John +. Scott.
n. 5. Chancellor, Jas Il. Rawlings, A.
n. Wallace, Geo. P. King, Capt. Jas. S.
Knox, DR.. A. {. Doggstt. Rev. W. l..
Dolly. Rev. r. A. Williams.
The president Of the Congress is Hon.
J. NJ. Dickinson, Secretary OF Wa.
Mayor Wallace has been made An hon.
orary member OF the body.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-01
SERIOUS RUNAWAY

A son OF Mr.. G. W. Hoskins was
blowing 10 his fathers field across the
river Tuesday when the horse became
frightened and ran of with the plow.
he ran into buggy In which were VIM.
Minor and Jim billiard, telephone men.
Two spokes were broken out of the
wheel and the pillow narrowly missed
Minor. Later the plow broke the wheel
and bent the axle OF a buggie owned by
Jacobs 4 Armstrong. The horse con-
tinued to run with the plow behind him,
aud going up Roach's hill Il seriously In.
iured horse owned by Mr.. John Free
man. The horse, with the plow.
was only stopped when he ran into q
barb wire fence aud was badly cut.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-01
HiRSH & SONS NEW BUILDING
II WIN 30 Opened to tbs Pubic "Wednesday.

Few buildings have been erected in this
city that have attracted the attention
that is now being given to the new store
OF Isaac Hirsh Son, which was open
ed 20 the public on Wednesday.
Expense has not been spared to make
the establishment one of beauty and
convenience. The best experts from
Washington, Baltimore aud New York
have been brought here to do any parts
OF the work our mechanics could not do
The outside entrance Is OF Italian marble
thing, prominent IN which is the names
l. Hirsh a Son In colors. Oneach side OF
this Is q show window with heavy plate
glass Q feet by 10 on side and feet by
10 front, held by Crane patent clamps.
The aoor Is OF parquet and the side panel
work. They are supplied with electricity
and gea. lt Ia safe TO say their windows
are not surpassed by any in the city.
The doors to the entrance are of oak
with heavy plate glass.
The store is 125 feet deep and 26 feet
wide. The flooring. shelving and stair
way are OF qusrtered oak, the counters
California cedar and ceiling steel, painted
white. The skylights are large and give
an abundance of light.
The whole building Is heated with
"o~NA oAAo hou ctcCOEiCAtI III
and also gas.
The millinery department, for which
this establishment has a big reputation,
Is In the rear OF the store, and the new
cabinets and cases for display are very
handsome. Sometime since the entrance
from Commerce street was remodelled
and was used while the work on the
main building was In progress. This Is
now connected and the two entrances
give Increased facilities for business and
comfort for customers.
When the grand opening OF the store
takes place Wednesday, ct which time
the grand opening OF millinery viii also
ness It.
hessrs. Hirsh are to be congratulated
on their new store, for 1t is 8 credit to
Fredericksbur g.
The architect OF l. Hirsb & Sons store
was Mr.. G. Hefiin. and 1t due to bis
energy and hustle that the store was
built and completed In two months.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-01
U. o. C.
Donation Made 10 Arlington Confederate Mouu-
ment-An interesting Meeting.

ment-An interesting Meeting.
The monthly meeting OF the Fredericks-
burg Chapter OF the United Daughters of
the Coniederacy was held at the home O.;
Mrs. Jno. ID. BIeight, on Monday, March
18th. The president, Mrs. Mamie s.
Barney, was in the chair and seventeen
members present.
Mrs. J. W. Adams as chairman pre-
sented the report OF the programme COM
mittee. The fret number on the pro-
gramme was a song by Miss Bessie Belle
Cannon. Mrs. Charles f. Teckett then
read an eloquent and iorceful address.
delivered by DIR. r. d. Stephenson on
Lees birthday. the subject, Lee as an
Exponent OF the Life OF the Old South
Miss Margaret Crismond read a graphic
account OF Richard Kirkland's brave
deed OF mercy, alter the attack on
Merye's Heights.
Three new members were enrolled
Mrs. +. K. Tyler and Misses Sadie and
Susie Tyler.
A appeal was read asking for eontri-
button to the Confederate monument at
Arlington. After some discussion the
motion was made and carried that the
chapter should give twenty-five dollars
to this cause.
Mrs. Ferdinand Hart, Mrs. r. C. Beale
and Mrs Alvin T. Rowe were appointed
to arrange the programme for the next
meeting.
The chapter adjourned to meet at the
home OF Mrs. Charles E. Tackett on
April 26th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-01
Dress Goods
Now On Display. Come and
See This Great Stock.
Headquarters For
Building Materials

l keep all kinds of North Oarolina
and Virginia Lumber, dressed and
undressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash,
Doors, and Blinds, Lime, Cement.
calcine Plaster, Plasterlng Hair,
Building and Paving Brick. Tin and
Iron Roofing, Out and Wire Nails, ali
Kinds Ready-Mixed Paints and Dry
Paint, Linseed Oil. Turpentine, Dryer
Harnish and Lewis's White Lead,
Paint Brushes of all kinds, Window
3lass and Putty, Builders Hardware
u all kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheathing
Paper and fine Brick.
Keep large stock OF Sewer Pipe and
fire Olav Pipe. e. d. Dole.
Agent for sale OF bricks OF Frederick
burg Brick Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-01
ASKS FOR JOINT DISCUSSION
NJ eootIck ANXIOUS to Meet M. Coleman Nsst
Monday.

Since announcing himself n candidate
Tor re election to the House OF Delegates,
Mr.. c. OConor Goodrich has written a
letter to his opponent for the Democratic
nomination, Mr. c X. Coleman, prupos-
log u Joint discussion at Spotsylvania
Court House next Monday, court day.
Mr. Goolrick proposes TO meet Mr.. Cole
man, or be prefers not to speak In pub
lie. then any OF his relatives or friends.
de agrees TO allow Mr.. Coleman to name
the terms. provided he. Goolrick. Is given
one hours time.
MIR. Goodrich states that he will at
that time reply to the mis-statements
Jntained In the article published in The
star, Free Lance and Journal, signed
Honor Bound" He says further that
lac does not propose to engage in news.
paper controversies with writer's who
haven't the nerve to sign their names to
what they write.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-01
ElKs ELECT OFFICERS

fredericksburg Lodge, No. s75, B. p.
0. Elks. on Monday night elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
Il. <. Smith. exalted ruler; l. II. Middle
ton, esteemed leading knight; Capt. T..
u. Larkin. esteemed loyal knight; Jake
Goldsmith, esteemed lecturing knight; A..
g. Billingsley, secretary; Henry Dannehl,
treasurer; j. II. Patterson, tiler; +. W..
Carter, trustse; c. L. Layton, the retiring
exalted ruler, representative to the
Grand Lodge; and l. s. Strssburger, past
exalted ruler. alternate. This lodge is
making big preparations for the bazaar.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-01
BAll-nlkES

The marriage IL announced OF Miss
Carrie v. Hines, OF Washington. and Mr..
John NJ. Ball, Of Fredericksburg. The
ceremony was performed at the home Of
the bride, 1888 First street northwest.
Sunday evening at G o'clock. the Rev.
DR.. Greene, OF the Galway Baptist
church, officiating. Miss Bessie Good and
Mics Louise Grim, both OF Washington,
We're bridesmaids. and Mr.. Edward 81.
man The hy,ds rore a hsndsonne 90.
tune OF old rose satin, with diamond or
naments.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ball left Washington
later 10 the evening for Old Point Com
tort and other Southern points. They
win live at fredericksburg, Va, where
they win be at home alter April s