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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-28
PEACE IS ASSURED
AMONG THE MINERS
Men Decide to Sign Agree
ment Negotiated With
Operators.

SCRANTON. Pa, April 2.-The sec
ond days session of the tri-dis,rict
convention of the anthracite miners
convened a 3 a. m. today and imnedi-
ately proceeded to discuss the terms of
settlement secured by President Lewis
and the three district presidents at a
conference last week in Philadelnhia
with the operators. There seems no
question but that they win instruct
their officers TO sign the agreement
The expectation is that the union lead
ers viii proceed to Philadelphia tonight
and fafmally sign the paper.
immediately upon opening this morn
ins's session, President Lewis said that
he had received telegram notifying
itim of the death Of his brother. VIII
liam 7. Lewis, at Cleveland, aud that
he would leave for that city. National
Vice President McCulloch then took the
chair.
The terms of the agreement. as re.
ported to the miners committee. are:
]. The rate which shall be paid for
new work shall not be less than The
rate paid under the strike commissions
award for old work of a similar kind
or character
the Cancellation board permitting the
collection of dues on the company's
property and the posting of notices
thereon shall continue du.,ing the life
of this agreement.
3. An employe discharged for being
a mem Der of the union shall have the
right to appeal his case to the con-
ciliatiOn board for final adjustment
4. Any dispute arising at a col.iery
under the terms Of this agreement
must first be taken UP with tie mine
foreman and superintendent by en-
Ployes or committee Of employees di-
rectly interested before It can be tax en-
up with the Cancellation board for final
adjustment.
s. Employers shall issue pay state
ment designating the name Of the COM
pany, the name of the employe. the
colliery where employed. the amount
Of wages, and the class of work per-
formed.
As soon as the report was read, Sec
retaTy-Treasure Hartlein, Of District z
moved that the report be adopted, and a
committee of seven appointed TO sign the
agreement
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-28

The extent to which the American
naval vessels are being reorganized, as
result Of their cruise around the
world. is not generally known. The
fact is, however. that the naval au-
thorities have entered on a series of
improvements OF the battleships and
cruisers. which are expected greatly to
increase the efficiency of the vessels
now in commission. and which, also,
are to be adopted in modelling the new
monsters of the fighting line.
Three Of the battleships are lying at
the Norfolk navy yard, in process of
overhauIing and renting after the voy-
age of more than a year. The first
thing which is observed by the con-
structiOn experts is the gratifying fact
that the fighters are in wonderfully
good condition considering their expert
ence- They were expected to show con-
siderable evidence of deterioration. In
deed, croakers inclined to the opinion
that the trip would be found to have
subjected the ships to a measure of
wear and tear that would necessitate
very heavy outlay to restore them to
anything like their initial efficiency,
and even then would leave them de-
cidedly the worse for the experience.
Instead, the verdict now is that when
the repair and reorganization work is
done the vessels will be in better con-
dition than when they started on the
voyage. The changes viii have a good
deal Of Significance For instance
the construction chiefs are adopting
some OF the suggestions which have
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-28

100000 to the Commissioners without
restrictions as to where the land shall
be bought and how much shall be paid
for tia proposition that is opposed to
every element of Congressional pro-
cedure in the matter of making apprO-
prfsuons. 1t was pointed out-Mr. Albert
cut of all hope of the passage Of the
Bundy resolution. and introduced sub
stitute which carried unanimously. The
Albert resolution is as follows:
That the Board OF Trade do hereby
declare that in it's judgment the sys-
tenn of reservations and parks fulfilled
in the plans of the old city be extended
to those sections beyond the District
and the Eastern Branch, and that a
special parking commission should be
created by Congress TO give considera-
ton 10 this and kindred matters, and to
draft a detailed plan for the purpose
here set forth"
Unanimous consent of the members of
the board passed an amendment TO the
bylaws by which future meetings OF
the board viii be held on the first Mon
day in each month, at AIS o'clock, with
the exceptions OF the months of June,
July, August, and September.
William V. Cox invited the members
Of the board to be present at the I'M
yelling exercises of the Shepherd statue.
resolution was adoDted wishing sue
cess 10 the citizens of Alexandria dur
ing their Homecoming Week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-28
PLAN TO INCREASE
BIBLE STUDENTS
Y. M. c. A. Campaign Launched at
Annual Dinner-Work Outlined
49, T,e%,,,oE0~
by Instructor.

Plans for a systematic campaign 70
increase the ranks Of men studying the
Bible under the auspices of the Young
Mems Christian Association are under
consideration BY tliE.t ORGANIZATION
Announcement of this was made by
D. A Davis. religious instructor, at the
annual dinner of the Bib. class of the
Young Mems Christian Association in
the Y. NJ G. A building last night
Mr.. Davis outlined also the Bible work
TO be done during the summer. during
which time no regular meetings are
held
Ninety men and one woman, Mrs
Rice L. Steele. the only woman teacher
in the Y. NJ c. A. Bible classes, were
present. II. A. Thrift, chairman of the
Bible study department acted as toast
master. Addresses were made by w
=. Andrews. Auditor of the United
States Treasury; the Rev. J. Henning
helms, Mrs. Steele, DR.. George A NIL
Ter, and D. A. Davis
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-28


a and Digestion rds one of that tired WORKOUT feeling improves
appetite and DIGESTION and in contributes to the
strengthening and building of the entire system. S. S. is
recognized everywhere the greatest of blood purifiers and this
combined with its unequaIed tonic properties make medicine
needed by every in the Spring.
SIS S. is for sale at all drug stores
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-28
TIMES LOVING CUP
IS ON EXHIBITION
Trophy for Auto Reliability Run
in Window of R. Harris
& Co.

The handsome loving cup whicn has
been donated by The Washington
Times for the winner in the Reliability
Run of the Automobile Club OF Wash
ington which Is TO be run on Nav Is,
is being displayed in the show windows
of r. Harris q Co, the jewellers, 400
Seventh street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-28
DEATH WARMING TRUE.

MAHANOY CITY, Pa. April Is
Councilman Richard Northey, aged
sixty-four. fell dead from heart disease
while walking with 8 fgSend, to whom
he was relating presenument he haa
OF sudden death.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-28

hot Summer. Many people
have put off using a tonic
until the system became so
weakened it could not resist
disease, and have paid for the
neglect with a spell of fever,
malaria, or some other
trouble. SIS. is Natures
ideal tonic and blood purifier,
made entirely of the pure ex-
tracts of healing, strengthen
ing, health-giving roots and
herbs IL tones In the Sfnm-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-28
ubstitute Favored

In 3, speech which brought out the
folly OF asking Congress to turn over
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-24
ORANGE COUNTY NOTES

Pamunky, Va July %. 1909
The dry spell shat has visited our sec
tlon Is q serious thing. The corn Is bend.
Ing low and all OF the fields have dried
NJ. Many Of the farmers are blue.
Mr.. Telle Voolfolk Is IN Washington
this week on business.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Mason left Saturday for
Seattle, Washington She will certainly
be missed in Orange.
Miss Lille Voolfolk was the guest Of
the Misses CritteDden this week.
Ai.s Mamie Page Burruss viii visit
Niles Mary Chesley, near Fredericksburg,
this week
Mr.. b. Morris has returned to his home
/ in Portsmouth, after spending a pleas.
ant month with Stark Kendall, near
here
Mrs. Ollie Ford and nttle daughter. of
Richmond, are visitors OF Mrs. A. n.
Daniel
Miss Lille Voolfolk spent last week
week with her kiniolk near Monrovia
Mr.. hanley Carter visited the home Of
Or Eugene Voolfolk last week.
Mr.. A. p. Brockman continues sick
May he soon be we'll again
Mr.. Marshall jackson visited bis uncle.
Mr.. Reynolds, last Sunday.
Mr.. Byrd King. OF Texas, is with his
brother Tor q short stay, near Thorn
Hill.
| am sorry to note that Mrs. Butler 10
not much better
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-24
ENTERTAINMENT At DoRMlToRY

Mrs. NJ. A. Homer and Miss Mamie II
Blackburn entertained the students stop
ping at the DOrmitory and 5mithsonis
and the faculty Of the Institute at an IN
formal reception at the Dormitory Wed.
ns,day night. Several novel and humor-
Gus features were introduced dummy
young lady was placed IN Il quiet nook
on the porch, and as the gentlemen ar
rived they were introduced TO this speech
less lady OF quality amid great merri-
m-nt. Later u jury was impaneled and
under the instructions OF the Judge, they
guessed the weight OF - young ladies;
thea these ladies were weighed by the
Judge. DIR. FlOry OF the Jury won the
first prizs In this cont st. The prize was
dangerously presented by Dr. Edward f.
Bigelow. This prize was a dainty and
pretty young lady. 10 response DR. Flory
said his heart was too full for utterance.
Dancing was also INDUCED IN by few
and refreshments were served All left
about eleven thirty declaring that they
had spent most enjoyable evening
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-24
FREDERICKSBURG AND
IHs HIGHWAY

fredericksburg D.. on- 90 the oldest and
u'Dst intercstiux citis> iu irxinia IL
"as at ore tiuIs a r,n-i1efh'l. port.
reaeh' Il regularly 10y uu.s - Ssi.irg ve.-
sells from acr - the Atlantis: but tine
and clfcumstanci have tAken f. ini IL
some 81 It, fortu-r promiueuc- a. he
ne" propaganda fIr good foAds, tn old
city has a remaTkabl- chancs l., -tinlu-
late its trade activities ani ,.llv it,. II
with a lively movement Tor prOgte - aud
growth Standing on what IL design,l t.
be some day great artery - trsu'c b.
tween North and south the city would
CONSTANTLY feel the Il &c ~ lew lie = ~ go D.
log about and through Il Almost exact
" hall way between Richmond aud
W Washington. FredericksA urg Il the key
20 the projected highway between these
two cities. USOn its interest and energy
depends to q large extent whsthar or
nj the highway shall become an accom-
plished fact.
This road means a. much O. Fred.
erleksburR as to any city IA Virginia:
and IL would be a heavy loser n another
route should alter ali. be chosen. Happily.
Fredericksburg Is fully alive 20 ths i'm
portaOce 81 these considerations It's
Board Oi Trade IL pulling hard to secure
the highway; q sepersie Good Roads
Association has been formed To- raise
funds and promote the good work: and
IL seems evident that whatever its public
spirited men can do to bring the road
shat way Will be emerge tically and
eagerly done.-Richmond Times Dis
patch
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-24
SP0TSYLvANIA JUDGES
FOR PRIMARY

The Democratic Executive c mmitt. q
oil SpOtsvlyanis has appcinted the fol.
!, wing judges and clerks OF election for
primary N Aug 9Th:
Brent's MIN. e. Pates aud W b
Houser, iudRes; W. +. Stephens. clerk.
Court House-A H. Crismond aud T.
J. Csmmack, Judges; John NJ Clifton.
clerk
Summit. II Cropp and W. A.Lenis.
Judges; ". c. Chandler, clerk
Thornsburg-Wil Robinson ard +
c. Pulliam, judges; p. c Goo dloe. c'erk.
SHELL. W. Hogan and Richard DEL
enson. Judges; ID F. Altenburg. clark
PsrtlOws-J H. Smith aud Kelso
PendletOn, ludges; l. q Maddox. eleyk.
he .mont-Harry Payne aud David
Frazer, Judges; A. W. Chewning clerk.
BrOke.burg-B. &. Burton and Jas b.
Seay, Judge; Jas A billiard, clerk
Faplkner's-Jno. r Hicks aud " B
Foster, iud yes; K. L. Robinson. clerk.
Clanceliorsville-Jno Terrell ant Hugh
Mullen, judges; JnO. Murphy. clerk
FIchvil'e-Hugh Charters and Page
st. v NJ, judges :. l. Pritchett. clerk.
Parker--W. G. Reynolds and James
Barnes. judges; II. 4. Clark. ,ls.k
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-24
ORANGE

Uniouville. Va Jul, p 1909


Unionviil', Va July -. 1909
This section "a suffering greatly T.,
rain. Corn hide look giO, my ard IN.
less Il comes very -nOn, Il viii be too
late 20 revive them
The L. D. s Of A lamp, at thu place
has embership Of 40 with one ami.
cant elected To membersbip, mskirg an
even hall hundred
Protracted meetings will begin at the
n. +. church here on the 9Th Sunday IA
August. elso at the Baptist church AT
hn0adtsviile on the same day.
Miss Under. aged eleven years. daugh-
ter OF Mr.. Herbert finder, living near
khoadesville, Is IN at the residence OF Mr.
). W. Faulconer with meningitis. being
stricken suddenly while preparing. a.
take a music lesson. Her parents and
Dr. Crittenden were hastily summoned
and her condition IS very grave.
Twins have been born TO Mrs. John
fayre, OF Flat Run, who II spending sew.
7ral mouths at the residence ~ her mar.
ents. Mr.. and Mrs John W. Clark
Mother and children are doing well.
As the Democratic primary draws near
the candidates interested are becoming
mole active and the general interest
more exciting. IL Is believed that Mr..
Tucker Is 10 the lead FOR the governor.
ship nomination and that Mr.. L {. Tai.
laierro Is leading for the nomination for
House OF Delegates from this county.
with Mr.. W. c. Williams a close second
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-24
OUR ORANGE COUNTY LETTER

Lahore, Va. July 20.
We are suffering for rain and field and
garden are pRrched up. Farmers are
hauling on wheat TO our home millers
y no make the best Hour IN the world
Dollar and quarter Is top notch al
this time.
Mar Elysville, Mr.. Perryman was
killed by lightning during a local sbover
and Mr.. Ned BrOckman near the sama
place was so shocked that FOR several
days his condition was critical. He Is
now better.
Aessrs. d. u. Frazer. J. II. Estes and
Frank Terrill are delegates IRON Pa
munkey Sunday school TO the conven-
ton which meets at New Hope on July
18th
Miss Mary Moore, q teacher in the NIL
Ter school, Is visiting Mrs. Lizzie Moore.
at Daniel.
Mrs. ChilcOt and children. Of Alexau-
dris, are visiting Mrs. smith. at Thorn
Hill
Mr. T. 5. Casey has disposed Of all bis
holdings here. aud gone to Chicago.
Mr. charlie Brown, who married Miss
Foster last week, has returned from bis
bridal trip and Is at his vel kept hume
here.
Mrs Drewey Mathews has been visiting
her son at the mill
Mrs. ~ +. Decker Is on a visit TO rela-
tives in Spotsylvania.
Mr.. Byrd King. an Orange boy, who
has made the West serve him well. Is on
visit To his brother, near Thorn Hill
Messrs. Voolfolk and Ellis, OF Louisa.
and Harris and Graham were among us
last week.
The church at Psmunkey has given f..
pastor, kev.W. J. Decker, a month = rest.
during which time Rev. Marshall Frazer
will acceptsbly I'LL the pulpit AT Pa
munkey. The church decided not to hold
p otracted meeting this summer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-24
the BAPTIST EXCURSION
Crowd vas the LEgSst Ess es1lsd to Mo.
water Fran Hsrs

The crowd at Whitewater wedne.dar
carried by the Baptist sunday school
excor-iUn. nunber'd over 800 people. a
record BREAKER
4 Th' ~ssthe- Was al that could be- q,
81 "ai every one see med To enjoy the
q ~ In the eountrf
The grD unds alb NJ the n sid.nce oiNr
+ A. }. Pyke, where the excursionists en-.
loyed the shade and ATE lunches A., ideal
fcr picnic purposes
/ There were no mishaps , mar the day.
- leh was tilled with pisasant incl tents
aud psstimes.
Many enjoyed the bathing Others went
sailing and all did full justice 70 the
splendid dinners which were eaten on
the lawn In regular picnic style. The
itt!e children were Ia their element, play
Ing about the grounds and padding in
the water.
Nothing was Left undone by Col E. d
Cole, Rev. 4. A. Williams, Messrs s. +
Esstburn, w. s. Cheslsy. NJ g. Willis. Jr
b. ). Pstes and many Others, to add To
the pleasure OF all
The train returned about 1870 D. III.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-24
ROAD PLAN OUTLINED
VhRInisns Favor Circuit Highway Going by Shsn
sn6oah Valley, Returning BY fredericksburg

"ashinstJ 70 Washington by way
OF tie Shenandoah valley, ROck ii b Gap.
Ia the Blue Ridge Mountains; Richmond
aad Fredericksburg" IL the latest high.
way movement the Washington Pest
aud Richmond Times Dispatch have been
nquosted to inaugurate 10y Virginians.
This sentiment, which T. strong
throughout the Old Dominion, has de
veloped since the last pathfnding trio
was started by the scouts OF The Wash
lngton Post aud Richmond Times DIS
patch.
When the scout cars of the two papers
lett The Washington Post bulldog on
Thursday morning last on the second
pathtinding trip FOR national highway
rom Washington 10 Richmond IL was
Intended to select one direct C purse, either
by way oi the Shenandoah valley. Fred
ericksburg. or through Manassas.
Orange and Louisa counties. The first
trip made by the scouts was by way Of
Louisa, and the one fnished Monday
night was made by way OF the Shenar-
dOah valley. Charlottesville. Richmond
aud fredericksburg This IL the route
which the majority Of thu people II Viz
ginia WAITS W Washington Post.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-24
THROWN FROM BUGGY
Vehicle Badly Smashed.

Mr. A H. Wallace and Mr.. r. NJ.
Chichester were ont driving Wednesday
evening on Cedar Lane IN front OF Mr. {.
". jones home. when they met an au-
tomobie, IN which were Count d'Adhe-
mar aud Col. Lsughlin. The horse bolt
ed to the side Of the road aud one o. the
H. mt wheels broke. throwing Mr.. Wal
lace and Mr.. Chichester out Of the buggy
The horse dragged Mr.. Wallace, who
held TO the reins. some distance before he
let him go. The buggy was badly
broken up. but the gentlemen were not
hurt other than being bruised. Mr..
Chichester lost a handsome Masonic ring
IN the mix up. but found Il Thursday
morning. Mr.. Wallace rode home with
Mr. Stuart Jones and led tie horse.
which was caught. aud Mr. Chichester
came home In the automobile.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-24
THE SHABBY ELEVEN

Coming down Main Street a few weeks
ago passed, In going two blocks. eleven
welldressed men wearing inappropriate
watch chains. With some hechains were
worn and shabby; the Others were 10 bad
taste. Ii set me TO thinking. resolved
that fredericksburg men should have an
opportunity TO get suitable and worthy
chains and, accordingly, l have provided
a very large new stock OF the best pat
terms In the market. in two grades. with
range OF prices to fit every pocketbook
There are probably one hundred times
eleven men ia this community whose
chain needs are as urgent as those OF
The Shabby Eleven"
Our familiar belongings grow old and
unsightly to Others eyes long before We
note their decline
A watch chain is the conspicuous item
OF iewelry in mems dress 1t isimportant
therefore, that it's quality should be as
good as the man can afford and its style
be distinguished for taste and character
Nobody but a very rich man can afford
to go about shsbbily furnished. Trimness
Is sort OF social credentisl; guaranty
OF solveney; certificate of self respect
You can't afford to challenge the good
opinion OF people by continuing TO wear
that shabby chain, when a choice of
many beautiful new patterns awaits
your selection at
Kauiman's. 900 Main Street
iy.l9,2l, %. 8
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-24
VIRGINIA NEWS

Judge J. T. B. Thornton, Of Prince
William, is spending some time at Irving
ton recuperating.
The Tidewater Alumni Association OF
the University of Virginia will hold a
meeting ct Saluda. IN Niddlesex county,
July %, court Cay. Judge T. r. B.
Wright is president and Hon. James N.
Lev is secretary of the association, which
has a membership Of forty-two.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-24
FAILED TO MEET PROMISES
To The Free Lance

To The Free Lance:
notice In your paper some person has
been going around swindling people IN
Spotsylyania, pretending TO clean sew
ing machines. | don't think that was as
bad as some OF us were swindled a short
time ago by a mao. he claimed to be
an agent for some International Art
Co. he would enlarge your picture, give
you an oil painting for 81 30, you would
make draw from a pack OF envelopes
and II you drew a number you would
get prize worth q. He delivered the
pictures. promised to deliver the prizes
between the eighth and twelfth of June
We have never seen the man or the prizes
yet hope be VIII be caught up with and
get just punishment before he swindles
anybody else.
Please publish this for the benefit OF
others who may be caught 10 the same
trap. X
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-24
VETERANS HOLD REUNION
Addressed By Mann and William,

Thousands OF persons from Page, Rap
pshannock, Rockingham. Shenandoah.
and Warren counties attended the
annual reunion Of Rosser- Gibson Camp.
Confederate Veterans, at LurAy Wednes.
day. Judge Mann, Democrats candidate
Tor governor, and Judge ). W. Williams.
candidate Tor attorney general Can't.
Parks, Capt. Grayson, OF Washington.
and Others made addresses Free luncheon
was se-ved to the soldiers, whether
Federal or Confederate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-24
DIED IN WASHINGTON

Mr.. Edgar B. Walker, OF Washington,
formerly OF this city. died at the George
Washington University Hospital We'd
nesday at @ a. m, after sn illness OF tW o
weeks.
Mr.. Walker served In the Civil war
with the 9th Va. Cavalry. Co. |. after
which he went West for some years.
His remains were brought here Fri
day at noon and buried In the family lot.
He Is survived by one brother and four
sisters, all OF Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-24
NORMAL NOTES

The enrolment has now mounted TO
325. exclusive Of the OIL ,ers and faculty.
Miss Mary o Graham, OF the faculty.
will entertain she members OF the faculty
81 Meditation Rock next Monday even
Ing
Me-. A. b Chandler. Jr, conductor OF
the Institute, viii have es his week end
guests at Bowling Green, Mr.. +. II.
Russell, Mr.. Arthur ID. Wright and Mise
Alice Walker
Ars. A. b. Chandler. Jr., who recently
visited her husband here, Is preparing to
sail with party 10 Bermuda via New
York on Aug. >.
Several members OF the faculty will
drive out 20 the battlefiolds Saturday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-24
BELLE ISLE BRIDGE BURNED
$4,000 Railway Structure Total Loss end
Gould ron Works Damsrsd

The bridge between Richmond and
Belle isie, across James River. was burn
ed, and the moulding shops OF the old
Dominion Iron and Nail Works the
property OF the Goulds, was damaged bv
a hre Thursday night. Volunteers from
toundries and machine shops attempted
To check the flames. The Richmond fire
men were hsmpered by the inaccesability
oi Belle Isle, as It's only approach from
THIS shoreswas cut off by the flames
Ihsy crossed the river IN bateau. An
engine from Richmond was loaded on a
II AZ car and carried 20 Mar chester. fight
lug the flames from that point. The fire
Is supposed 20 have originated from an
engine passing over the raj way bridge
me bridge was the poperty OF the
southern Railway Company and was
valued at $4,000