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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
SUMMER INSTITUTE OPENS


The opening exercises of the Fredericks d
burg Summer Institute were held ia the
courthouse Tuesday night and despite
the TACT that the heat WAS intense, a
goodly number OF teachers and citizens
were in attendance
The meeting was presided over by
Prof.. A. b. Chandler, conductor of the
institute.
Miss Carline Hirsh rendered In her own
inimitable way a plano selection, which
was very much enjoyed by the audience.
Miss Hirsh IL Il very talented musician
and her playing lie always appreciated.
Miss Kate Doggett, accompanied by
Miss Margaret Shepherd. gave q very
pleasing vocal solo. which was much ap-
preciated.
Mr.. Chandler then introduced Mayor
II. Lewis Wallace. who extended a wei
come to the teachers and students In at
tendance on the institute and officially
and un-otiieially turned over to them the
keys TO the Kingdom of Frederick
burg" and extended wishes for the best
oil luck TO those charming fairies. who
WELD the magic wand that transforms
the unhappy near-bachelOr into the bliss
full benedict
Prof. Carl w. Steel. on behalf OF the
faculty and student body, replied TO the
welcome of Mayor Wallace in a very hap
py and appropriate speech.
The exercises of the evening closed with
q lew announcements made by the con-
duetor, Mr.. Chandler.
The outlook for a large attendance Is
very good.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
AUTOMOBILE ROUTE
Efforts to Arouse Sentiment Tor Good Road From
Richmond to Washington

Mayor Wallace received Information
Tuesday over telephone that ? OF the
Ifmes-Dispatch and Washington Post
GOOD Road Care win leave Richmond
Wednesday morning on route for Wash
ingtOn, via Fredericksburg, aud will
arrive here at 10 q. m. The object OF
this trip Il TO arouse sentiment ia favor
OF 20 lettering the condition OF roads
along this route Is 10 invite regular
automobile travel north and south, from
capital 20 capital. In the party are Messrs.
Allan Potts. st. George Bryan, Commits
sioner OF Highways Wilson and other
prominent men identified with good
roads movement. Mayor Wallace re-
quests the public interest committee OF
City Council, y. ". Association and all
good citizens to get In touch with this
party and extend proper courtesies. a. IL
VIII he of great benefit to Fredericks-
burg to have this nne established via
fredericksburg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
FREDERICKSBURG WON AGAIN
FROM BRENTWOOD

One OF the best games OF the season
was played at HODover Park Tuesday
evening, the second OF series between
BrightwoOd and Fredericksburg The
score Was l to % In favor OF Fredericks-
burg. The greatest surprise OF the sea-
son was the big league style in which
Haislip twirled the ball for Fredericks-
burg, only two hits being made OFF him
during the game. IL WAS feared by the
ians that the game would be lost by
Haisiip being In the box, but they soon
ielt satiened, as he struck the visitors
out ia one, two. three order
FredericksburR made their one score IN
the first inning, which was sufficient to
win the game, aud on several occasions
got men on bases, but could not get
them home This one score was made
by long caught fly 20 center by Ben
nett with Franklin on third. who came
In home alter the ball was caught.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT
cssbIsts chH&sa's Dsy At ssplIst S. 5

Children's Day was observed by the
primary department. 81 the Baptist Sun.
day School on sunday morning. An IN
teresting program had been arranged
and large number 90 visitors was pre-
ent. The program was as follows:
Hymn. The Ssbbsth-Class.
Scripture, Christ Blessing the Children
james McGee.
Singing. Suffer the Children-Class.
Reading, The Child spirit-Franklin
koeppen.
Prayer.
Recitation. Children's Day-Julia ~
Rowe and Beatrice Coburn.
Duet-Doris Pates and Erma Hawkins.
Recitation, Welcome 20 Children's Day
Edward Koeppen.
Reading. Children Praising Christ
Miss Leon Clark.
Recitation. Jesus Loves Me-Julia
Decker.
Song, God Made the Sky-Class
Collection.
Recitation, Bring the Blossom, Doris
PRtes.
Interesting talks To the children were
made by the following gentlemen: = +
Easthurn. Il. :. Pates. Capt \. J. Quinn.
Col. +. ID. tole. Mr.. Geo. \. Davis, Mr..
Phillips, Assistant Superintendent W. :.
Chesley, +. +. Portch and b. White
Quite large sum was contributed by
the little ones.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
DEATH IN STAFFORD

Mrs. Elizabeth Watson, wife OF the late
John Watson, died at her home, near
Brooke Station. Tuesday morning at one
O'Clock in the 53d years of her age. She
Il survived by five children-thrre sons,
Frank, Walter l., and Bernard Watson,
OF B,ooke, and two daughters, Mrs. C..
r. Wallace and Miss Agnes Watson,
both OF Brooke. Mrs. Watson had been
a member OF the Methodist church for
over 30 years. Funeral from Andrew
Chapel Wednesday at .. m. services
conducted by Rev. W. r. Hardesty. In
terment I'm family burying ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
SUMMER INSTITUTE
The Attendance Excellent fa First D.y.

The regular exercises OF the Summer In
stitute commenced Wednesday morning
at the new public school building. There
were more than $50 teachers present.
which was q fine attendance for the frat
day. New arrivals are by every train and
steamboat and from hecounties around.
Prot A. B.Chandler Is conductor. He has
as assistants Professors John q. Floyd.
Carl W. Steel, A ID. Wright. W. N. Ham
let, John p. Neff and Webb. Misses
Walker, Nelson. Blackburn, Graham.
Jones and Coleman. Notwithstanding
the intense heat prevailing, the interior
OF the building lie cool and airy. The
faculty and students are delighted with
the advantages which win be enjoyed
during the month session. IL is thought
the attendance will reach 300 In few
days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
TO EXTEND ELECTRIC LINE FROM
ASHLAND TO FREDERICKSBURG

A work Of Importance which, n found
practicable, Will be started IN the fall
will be the extension of the Richmond
aud Chesapeake Bay Railroad To Wash
ington. IL IL proposed. II the proper right
oil way can be gotten. TO start work
on the extension, both at Fredericks-
burg and Ashland. To extend the line -
Washington. A force will be put TO work
at Ashland TO work toward Fredericks-
burg and another at Fredericksburg to
work toward Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
BRleHTW0oD SHUT OUT
hsdssIessbur wins By Score Of too.

The first game OF u series OF three with
brightwoOd WAS won bY the home team,
BY score Of too lt was q line game
and both teams played excellent ball
Bennett was in the box for Fredericks.
burg and pitched q iine game. This
makes the third shut out game he has
pitched I'm succession.
Marshall at third made some very fast
and difficult plays
Barr caught Il good game and got out
n number at second by throwing 60 Bau-
man, who covered the second In profess
sional style.
Pritchard handled the stick we'll as
alsO did Bode. both making hits when
they were needed.
good sized crowd was present. A
gentle rain fell during the game. but not
enough 10 interfere with the players
BrightwOod has a good team OF gen
Il, manly young men. The scOrs:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
SPoTSYLvANIA JUSTICES COURT

Justice John Day Waller. with asso-
ciate Justices Young and Eastburn, held
court at Brent's Mil. In Spotsylvania
county, Tuesday. The first case called,
Susan Broaddus v. Moses Broaddus To
recover 1926. On motion of the defen-
dant the case removed To court. Chas.
d. Foster represented plaintiff and Fred
W. Coleman defendant
The next case OF Alsop V. Mills,
Messrs. Graves and Butznsr, attorneys
In the case, failed To show up and were
sent for, when they sent a written re
quest that the case be removed To court,
which Justice Waller declined to do.
Later the case was sent to court.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
NOTICE

The voters OF Stafford county, regard
less of past political affiliations. who de-
sire to participate. are invited TO attend
a Republican mass-meeting at Stafford
Court House Saturday, July 10. ut II
O'Clock noon, for the purpose Of electing
delegates and alternates to the State
Convention to be held In Newport News
July 2Sth, and to attend to any other
business OF Importance that may come
properly before the nesting. By au-
thofity OF the State Committee.
NJ. K. Lowry, Chairman.
G. A. Bryan, Secretary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
FOR SALE

Double tenement house, good location.
pays 6 per cent interest on 5 4 1897. 90,
will sell to quick buyer for 81 400 90.
Another double tenement house pays @
per cent interest on 1900 90 will sell
for 81 10000; both OF these properties
are good investments.
Address, Jno. w. Allison, Jr..
fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
GRADUATED WITH HONOR
Is Nov a Full Pledged Lswysr.

Mr.. Harold L. Lowry. OF Brooke, son
OF Hon. NJ. X. Lowry. u. &. revenue col
lector of Eastern district Of Virginia,
graduated with honOrs at the University
OF Virginia the past session and also
passed the State bar ex amination held at
Wytheviis. He will return home to
spend vacation and afterwards de-
termine on location for practice Of his
profession.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
POLICE JUSTICE COURT

There were five young men before Jus.
tice Dannehl Tuesday charged with be-
ing drunk and disOrderly. One was fined
and the Others dismissed. Mamie Bur
ton was fined g and costs for stealing
Kate Withers' chickens. She did not
have the money To pay the fine and went
Ia iail
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01

Earned runs. White SoI ]; three base
hit, Spicer; two base hits, BOde, Ben.
nett; stolen bases, BsumRn, Pritchard;
sacrifice hits. Franklin. Grant. HoweIls:
struck out, by Bennett IL, by Rawlings
4; first on balls. on Bennett l. off Raw
lings 2; double plays. Rawlings tn Faul-
eoner To Legge; left on bases, White SoE
.. BrfghtwOod 3; first base on errors
White sox ?. Brlghtwood I; hit by
pitcher. by Bennett !; time OF game, l hr
IL min umpire, Gouldman
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
SKlDM0RE- PERRY

Miss Bette Perry, daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs. Sidney Perry. of Stafford county,
and Mr.. MeDuff Skidmore. Of the same
county, came here Monday and were
married that afternoon at O'Clock
at the residence of Rev. Decatur
Edwards. who performed the ceremony
The couple will reside in Stafford.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
PUBLIC SALE

Valuable real estate IN Bowling Green,
Virginia. will sell at public auction in
Bowling Green on Monday, the 9th day
OF July. 1909. that very valuable house
and lot on Milford street, owned and oc-
eupied by Mrs. +. II. GraVatt. Terms
made known on day OF sale.
T. d. Coghill,
Attorney in fact Of Mrs. f. H. Gravatt.
June 20, 1909. Has. 10
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
BARGAINS. RARGAINa.

lew OF the many bargains at tine Bos
ton Variety Store:
Ladies' 81 % Sailor Hats 69c.
Ladies' $1.25 White Underskirts csc.
Ladies' Black and Tan OxioFds SSc.
Mems SOC Work skirts 39c.
Mems SOC Underwear 33c
Mems Heavy Work Shoes 9Se.
Mems 81 rs Pants 9Sc.
s Cakes Star Soap 25c.
3 Cakes Moon Soap Toe.
10 OF. MIX Pals Toe.
A big cut In Mems Clothing. Big hns
OF Fireworks. Best Candy at Zoe per 10
Boston Varsity Store.
GIG Main street. fredericksburg. Va
lioQ-0f
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
WANTS DIVORCE FROM JAILED WIFE

Samuel II. Turner, OF Alexandria,
eolored, has Instituted suit for a divorce
from his vile. Clara Rose Turner on
grounds Of desertion. Clara Rose Turner
Is In the city jail here serving q term Of
o months for sending obscene letters
through the mail. The papers ware
sent to the sergeant for service.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
TO CONDUCT MEETINGS IN STAFFORD

Rev. Stockton Cole and Rev. r. A.
Williams went to Rock Hin church, In
Stan ord. Tuesday to commence a series
OF meetings. which will extend To oil the
churches up the Potomac Rev. Cole Il
doing evangelistic work for Rev. Mr..
Garland, who was so successful IN his
meeting here last winter. Mr.. Williams
will return home Wednesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
Mr.. |. F. GOULDIN At HOSPITAL

Mr.. Lewis F. Gouldin, accompanied 10y
his daughter, DR.. Sale and Mr. b. NJ.
Skinker, came up on Steamer Lancaster
Monday night en- route to Richmond,
where Mr.. Gouldin will go to a hospital
Tor treatment FOR stomach trouble.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
otal. .96S %

l, Jno. +. Gouldman, Jr., cashier, do
solemnly swear that the above Is a true
statement of the financial condition of
The Farmers and Merchants State Bank,
Incorporated, located at Fredericksburg,
In the county of Spotsylvania, State
of Virginia. at the close of business on
the 23rd day of June. 1909, to the
best OF my knowledge and belief
JSo. +. GoULDMAN, JR., Cashier.
Correct--Attest:
+. ID. COLE,
DAVID HIRsH,
M. g. WILLIS.
Directors.
State Of Virginia, City of fredericksburg.
Sworn To and subscribed before me
by Jno. +. Gouldman. Jr, cashier this
Path day of June, 1909.
WM. K. GooLRICE, Notary Public.
My commission expires Sept. -. 1909.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
GO TO 0UANTIco IulY s

A picnic win be given July 8 at Guam
tlco. va, under the auspices OF Jr. D. u.
a; NJ. Councii 30. There will be all kinds
OF amusements and refreshments. seven
councils OF the Juniors and IL Sunday
schools viii make Quantico headauarters
for a good time on the above date. I'd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
RESIDENCE BURNED IN STAFFORD

The residence of Mr. Thomas Shackel-
ford. near Stafford c. H., was burned to
the ground Sunday night. Insurance
$500 $500 on house and 5000 on iurni-
ture. He was insured with A. b. Bolts
4 Co, and will rebuild at once. He is
living In his stable In the meantime
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
BROKE HER LEG

Mrs. Henry Brausr, who lives near the
LANCE farm, on the suburbs OF the
city. slipped on some wet clay which
was thrown from a well being dug Tues
day evening and broke her leg above the
ankle. DIR. :. l.. Scott Il attending her.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
A SUGGESTION FOR THE FAIR

To The Free Lance.
Why not have a grand tournament for
the iairT They are popular elsewhere
and would take we'll here
] will be willing to give substantial
prize either to the winner or to the lady
who is crowned queen.
3. 3. kaufman, the Jeweler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
FIRST COUNTY ROASTING EARS

Mr. C. G. Trigger, Of PassapatanEy,
brought to market Tuesday the first
roasting ears of the season raised In the
counties around Fredericksburg. They
Were large and well filed. They sold
Tor 3Oc per dozen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
DEATH OF AGED sTAFFORDIAG

Mr.. Edmund Allen. OF Stafford, died at
his home near White Oak Monday, aged
80 years. The funeral was held Tuesday
at 3 p. m. from Bethel Chapel Inter
ment IN church cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
LOCAL BATHING SEASON OPENS

The bathing beach at Second Island
was opened Monday night. when party
oi young people, chaproned by DR.. aud
Mrs. Barney, had merry time in the
mOOnliyht
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
STATEMENT FINANCIAL CONDITION

OF The Farmers and Merchants State
Bank, Incorporated. located at Fred
ericksburg. In the county OF Spotsyl-
vanis, State OF Virginia. at the close OF
business June 23rd. 1909, made to
the State Corporation Commission.
RESOuRcFs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
LAMP STRUCK BY LIGHTNING

Lightning struck an electric light
lamp on corner Of Commerca and Liberty
streets Tuesday about noon. IL broke
the lamp aud fixtures and scattered the
wires
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01

Call on Decker and Alrioh for the best
grade OF German millet, crimson clover,
Essex rape and other field seeds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01

Send your Job printing TO The Free
Lance. Prompt ssrvics and low prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
REPORT OF The cQNnIIl0N nE

The Conway Gordon 4 Garnett National
Bank, at fredericksburg, in the State
of Virginia, at the close OF business
June 23rd, 1909:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01
For SALE

Registered Aberdeen Angus bulls. IL
and @ months old. Eins pedigrees.
Very reasonable prices. Farmers. I'm
prove your stock aa6 get rid Of horns.
David l. Jaynes. Massaponas, Va
Benvenne Farm.
Il12t.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-01

State of virginia, City OF Frsderieksburr. AZ,
1. A. Randolph Howard. cashier OF the
above named bank, do solemniy swear that
knowledge and belief
A. RANDOLPH HOWARD. Cashier.
2sth day OF June 1909
SAM WOODBRIDGE, Notary Public.
Commission expires March T. 1911
C0RRDcr-Attestf
GEO. W. SHEPHERD. JH.,
CHARLES HERNDON
yNO. NJ. W. GREEN
r. v. d. CONWAY,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18
Oregon Editor
Will Probably
Follow Thompson
Harvey. w. Scott, Mentioned as Sue
cessor, Admits He Has Been
offered the Mission.

Harvey w. Scott, mentioned as successor
to d. Il. Thompson of Nebraska as am.
bassador 20 Mexico passed through Omaha
last evening on his way east. II have
understood, " said MI. Scott, that the presi-
dent would offet me the place some time
hence If 1 wanted it. but 1, don't know
whether I do or not yet. Probably ] shall
not. Well. l can't say now definitely. ~
do you know" Mr.. Scott was aEkcd,
IF Mr.. Thompson is to leave Mexico
whether or not you aceept?'' -
II know nothing about 1t, except what I
have said, that l nave been told the presi-
dent would appoint 'rhe~r- I should wish
1t. That is all 1 can say. I am not going
to Washington 1 am going to New York.
~ Better take it. Harvey" said President
Benjamin Ide Wheeler of the University
of California. also a passenger on thu
Overland Limited. t. y gt
Scott answered nothing. nor did he, when
Michael DeYoung, owner of the San Fran.
cisco Chronicle, also urged him. He
doesn't seem to want it,, said President
Wheeler later. , -" =" et
1t is regarded as likely that Mr.. Thomp-
son will not continue after some months in
the ambassadorship. 1t has been known
for some time in Omaha that he. can have
If he wishes the headship of a large New
York trust company and lit ha. been
rLmored, that he would sell his Nebraska
interests. Business associates deny this
last, however. regarding his properties as
too good investments to be let go of even
If he goes to New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

Offended Over
Omaha Request
Says at Banquet at Beatrice Metrop-
oils Tried to Dictate His Att
tude on Measure.

BEATRICE, Neb., April 17.-(Special Tele-
gram. )-Governor a. c. Shallenberger was
the guest of honor at an elaborate banquet
given by the Mems brotherhood of the
Centenary Methodist Episcopal church
this evening in the chupch parlors, which
was attended by abort 300 invited guests.
Mr.. Shallenberger was the principal
speaker.
During his remarks the governor referred
to the signing Of bills, saying he put down
his name boldly and in black letters TO the
daylight saloon bill. so that 1t would stand
the test of time. He said he was offended
when 500 residents of Omaha visited him
and tried to dictate his action. Referring
to his alleged opposition to home rule in
Omaha, he declared himself in favor of
the kind Of home rule which stood for men
to be In the home after s o'clock instead
of in the saloor.
Preceding the governor. A. II. Kidd re-
ferred briefly to Mr.. S~hallenberger's base
ball career twenty years ago at Alma.
other speakers were T.. e. Stewart. Samuel
Rinaker, Rev. r. N. Drill, Rev. c. G.
Brown, the latter acting as POSTMASTER.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18
Democrats Will
Not Delay the
Tariff Measure
Minority Senators Decide to Allow
Republicans to Assume Full
Responsibility.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE democratic
will not delay the passage of the
tariff bill. AT their second conference to-
day there was a general consensus Of opin-
ion of permitting the republicans to pass
the measure and assume the entire respon-
sibIlity. The democrats take exception to
the statement that the postponement of
proceedings was due to their request and
say that after a reasonable time for dis
~cussion, to permit the majority to name a
time for taking the final vote.
The general expression of opinion In the
conference indicated that there would be
a desire to discuss many OF the schedules,
especially some of the amendments offered
by democrats. Today's meeting reiterated
the democrats former expression for an
income tax. There was no divergence of
opinion as to the desirahility Of a general
reduction of tariff rates on necessities,
but some indication that democratic sena-
tors would stand against specified decreases
on special interests in their own localities.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18
MiSSinq Teeth

Supplied without the use of plates or
b~ridgework is one of my successful
specialties that a great many people are
enjoying and many more who need them,
would appreciate, If they knew what u
revelation they are to the ordinary meth
DDS. Two or three natural teeth in the
upper or lower jaw are needed, that the
work may be placed permanently in the
mouth and, when completed, you have
a perfect looking set of teeth that are
strong and durable, and will perform the
duties. of mastication without the least
trouble. Another thing. and most I'm
portant, the work Is done. without pain
or long sittings in the dental chair.
To those of o who have not the nat
ural teeth for attachments, 1 have a sys-
tenn for plates that does away with drop
ping down and getting loose everytime
you take a bite OF food. There are other
branches of dentistry that want to call
your attention too-one in particular-and
this is the treatment OF aching teeth.
can extract a nerve in from five minutes
without any pain whatever.
some or your teeth may need films
crowns or bridgework. Hundreds Of the
best people are among my patients. You
Will not have to go far to see them. Fine
out what they. say. Prices right.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18
BACK IN NEWSPAPER HARNESS
Former Omaha scribe starts a
Daily In Oakland, Cali
fornfa.

The newspaper habit is almost as hard
TO shake as the habit of eating three
squares a day. II is possible TO dispense
with one Of the squares" for a time but
there Is void in the inner Consciousness"
OF life which refuses to be satisfied with
vain excuses. Much the same is the void
in the life of the newspaper man, who,
reared in its atmosphere, forsakes the pro-
fesslon for less ennobling activities.
John T. Bell of Omaha and Oakland,
Cal. is an example OF the magnetic pull
OF the press. A stenographie reporter OF
the Douglas county district court when
Judge Savage occupied the bench. Mr.. Bell
drifted naturally into newspaper work.
held down a desk on the old Omaha Her
aid for years. published a weekly In
Omaha during the SOS. and collaborated
with Judge Savage in producing a history
OF Omaha. Ten years ago ae moved to
California, retiring from newspaper activi-
ties. The resolve did not last. for he has
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

resumed the harness as editor Of the Oak
land Ledger, a new venture under his
auspices.
IN presenting the Ledger as a candidate
for public consideration. Mr.. Bell refers to
The Bee as an example OF newspaper en-
terprise and growth. The Bee" he
writes, begun as a give-sway theatre pro-
gram, is now housed in an s-story build
ing OF its own. which cost $4,000. and the
paper and plant probably could not be
bought for a million and a half dollars.
The Bees chief asset, from the start, has
been the confidence of the public in Its
purpose to fight the battles Of the people
without fear or favor"