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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
MISLEADING

An article sent from Fredericksburg.
published in Richmond New-Leader in
reference to Wallace Library, does that
institution and this city great injustice.
1t states that committee appointed
to Ia Ike charge of the library has not
acted and that the building is infested
with rats, bats and spiders.
The facts are the directors have
acted. They carried out the condi-
tons in the will of Capt. Wallace
by requesting the heads of several of
the leading educational institutions in
the State to select the books and that
matter is now in their hands. The
building is in good condition. The small
leak in the roof, which caused some Of
the plastering to fall. was promptly re-
paired
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
Go0DLOe AND WEIGH NOTES

Miss Callie Waller, who was called 70
the funeral of her brother, Mr.. +. z.
Waller, last week, is a guest of her
sister. Mrs. l.. p Chewing. The great.
est sympathy is felt for Mr.. ID. ]. Wal.
Ter and family in their bereavement in
the death of Mr.. E. p. Waller. Mr.
Walters eldest son.
Messrs. Robert and Spencer Coleman
are slightly improved.
Mrs. Mary Williams, of Goodloe,
died at her home last week after a Ions
illness. She is survived by her husband
and two children.
Miss Hope Coleman, Of Fair View. i.
visiting friends in fredericksburg.
DIR. Roderick Dew is suffering with .
sore hand.
Mr.. Newton Usher while working il
the field had his arm broken by a kicl
from a mule.
Mr.. Richard Carter. who has beer
very sick with blood poison, is able Il
be out. He was attended by DIR. Rod
erick Dew.
Most of the people in this communit,
who have been in the clutches of gripp,
are again out.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
sUlciDED IN WASHINGTON

Postmaster John NJ. Griffin received
a telephone message Friday from Rev.
Mr.. Murphy, of Epiphany Mission.
Washington. stating that a Mr.. Gamma
day had committed suicide there by tie
ing rope around his neck and attach
lrg il &c a stone and jumping into the
Potomac river Thursday night.
Mr.. Cannaday at one time lived in
Spotsyl-ania county, but had recently
moved TO Washington with his family.
He leaves a wife and three small chill
dren- Mr.. Cannaday is a brother of
Mrs. +. l.. Loveridge, of this city. Mr..
Griffin sent word of the suicide TO Mrs.
Loveridge, but she was not at home.
having gone to the county to visit
friends
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
LEGISLATURE

Gov. Mann sent a special MESSAGE q
Legislature that unless a plan 10 equal.
ize taxes would be adopted at this ses.
I SION, the greatest inequality would re-
suit. anc the greatest injustice done.
Under the constitution. he said. the as.
sessment this year will be the basis of
taxation until 1916, and the Importance
OF having uniform assessment for the
State could not be overestimated.
The Senate made this message the
subject of a special order of business
Tor Thursday. Senator Fletcher said
that he had prepared a new bill in con
formity with the governors ideas or
equalization of assessing taxes for 1910.
which he would introduce.
The Byrd oil bill was defeated.
The bill eodifying the oyster, fish.
clam and crab laws of the State was
amended as agreed on by Commissioner
Lee and all parties and passed.
Another effort was made to take nm
out of its order the Statewide prohib,-
bition bill Wednesday night. The mo-
ton, which would require a two-thirds
vote, was lost by vote of ~ to AZ.
Mr. Powers, of Caroline, said he had
done all he could to comply with the
wishes of his constituency in reference
TO r.. +. & Z. r. K. He wanted 10
go on record in favor of the State 90
ing out of the railroad business and
selling its stock in the R., +. & p.
The bill fixing the salaries of en-
ployes of the Department of Apricul-
ture was taken up and amended by Mr..
Taliaferro. of Orange, by bringing
nearly every salary down to the pres
ent level. 1t was passed.
In the Senate Senator Lassiter. of
Petersburg, entered on the journal a
vigorous protest against the action of
the Senate in passing the income tax
amendment resolution. He gave MANY
reasons for believing that the measure
was unconstitutional, and Senator
Noel, Republican, united in the protest.
The house took up on a motion to re-
consider the bill imposing a tax of half
cent on the sales of oils by the Stand
ard OH Company and passed il by a
vote of SO TO 26.
The general appropriation bill is being
agreed TO as it came from the commit.
tee. The Republicans made an effor,
to reduce the salary of the adiutant
general, Senator Sale, TO twenty-fou
hundred. dollars a year. The effort
failed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
SP0TSYLvANlA FARM SOLD

Mr.. w. V. Waller sold the personal
property of Willie Childress, deceased,
at Mine Run Thursday. The farm of
50 acres was sold at auction to B. Ep-
pison for 81, $50. This is a splendid
farm. located about half-mile from
Mine Run.
The schoolhouse lot at Mine Run was
sold by Crier Waller at auction to Jos.
Smith for $3.50. The lot was sold by
Charles Harris, school trustee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
SUITS INSTITUTED

The following suits have been insti-
tuted in the Corporation Court:
Walter Lucas v. Jennetta Lucas to
annul marriage on ground of duress.
Frederick w. Coleman attorney for
the plaintiff.
John T. Mayhem V. c. T. Collins to
recover judgment for $780, G. b.
Wallace attorney for plaintiff.
6. W. Perry v. c. T. Collins to re-
cover judgment for 1868 Frederick
w. Coleman attorney for the plaintiff.
Clark Wood and Coal Co. v. c. T..
Collins TO recover judgment for SlOI. 40.
Frederick w. Coleman attorney for
plaintiff
Attachments have been levied by
Sergeant Chichester in each case. at
taching the personal property of the
defendant to satisfy the judgments
when obtained.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
EGGS FOR MATCHING

The best all-purpose hen is the Wyan-
dotte. / offer eggs from three high
quality pens, mated up with absolutely
new blood, no inbreeding, at 81 for IS,
as they run; special pen, Duston hens
mated with SIS Rockhill, Ossining, N.
Y, cockerei, $3.50 Omitted. Also a
few eockerels 81 TO $3.50. II your
main object is eggs get S. C. w. Leg.
horns | offer eggs from choice non
related matings (Wyckoff, Blanchard,
Young). at 81 for Is, $2.75 70. 45, 81
for 100. / guarantee satisfaction.
also offer good brooder-heaters at hall
their cost.
Jno. S. Terrell,
mS-2m Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
SMALL RESULTS

Mr.. S. S. Bradford insured his life in
assessment company in 1893. The
company failed. He was transferred
TO another and that went under. He
was then transferred to National Life
Association of Hartford too.
broke, and after paying premiums to
assessments amounting to about $500
he received a check Thursday for 25c.
which ends the transaction. He has
put the check in a cabinet containing
old curios.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
0NES-AAWK1NS
Married at Rockville.

Miss Mamie M. Hawkins, of Spotsyl-
vania, and Robert c. Jones, OF Cul-
pepper, were married in Rockville
Thursday by the Rev. S. r. White, at
the home of the minister. The young
man gave his age as % and that Of the
bride as IS.
They explained that they had to
steal a march on the old folks and
thought they were less likely to en-
counter trouble in Rockville than any
place else
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
$16,600 LIQUOR SALE FINE

Mayor Lee, of Spartansburg, S. c.,
sentenced Geo. Dearman to pay fine of
$4,000 or serve IL years on the city
chain gang for violation of the liquor
law.
Dearman's house was raided, result
ing in the capture of twenty-odd gal
Ions of whiskey put up in pint bottles.
The mayor made a separate case for
each bottle and imposed fine of 500
or 80 days in each case An appeal was
taken and a test case will be made.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
CASE OF WOLFE VS..
KING GEORGE ENDED

The jury in the case of 2. T. f.
Wolfe's heirs against King George
county. ended Thursday after a trial
lasting three days. The jury awarded
a verdict of $50 to the Wolfe heirs.
The amount of the claim was over 800.
Messrs. Hunter and Tayloe and w. A.
Rose represented King George county
and Messrs. +. w. Carter, of this city.
and George Mason. Of Colonial Beach.
the Wolfe estate. Court adjourned
Thursday evening.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
FREDERIckSBUReER INJURED
IN PHILADELPHIA STRIKE

Mr.; Harry Bowling. son of MIR. Lewis
Bowling, of this city, went to Philadel-
phia recently and took the place of one
OF the strikers as a motorman on one Of
the street cars there. While on duty he
was struck by brick on the side of his
head and severely injured. Ii is sup
posed that the brick was thrown by one
Of the strikers. Mr.. Bowling is now in
a hospital in Philadelphia recovering
from his injuries.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
DIED IN WASHINGTON

Mr.. Robert II. Goldman, son Of Mr..
G. Jesse Gouldman, of Westmoreland
county, died in Washington Thursday
night, of pneumonia. aged 81 years. He
was there with his wife, who is i'll in a
hospitalA Mr.. Gouldman is survived by
his wife, who was formerly Miss Bessie
Taylor, daughter of Mr.. John Taylor,
of Westmoreland, and one two-year-
old son, three brothers, Messrs. Emmett,
Arthur and Harold Goldman, of West
moreland county. and one sister. Mrs.
Goode. of Baltimore.
Funeral from his old home. "Shell-
field, near Wilkerson's wharf. Inter
ment in family burying ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
JnO. w. Allison, Jr.,
Fredericksburg, Va.
SEED CORN

For sale, 800 bushels Of Boone Coun-
ty Special white seed corn. well bred
and carefully selected. The seed which
] offer, grown in Virginia. is thorough
ly acciimated and IN commend this
variety very strongly on good light
loan soils. The ears contain from Is
70 "a rows and all are remarkably well
filed from but to tip. IL has white
cob Of medium size. the kernels are
cream-white, very deep with fine large
germ. Stalks good size and medium
height, very prolific. am selling this
corn on the cob 20 lbs. per bushel,
price 81 and 50 per bushel. This corn
took first prize at State Fair last year.
Jno. T. Thornton.
Port Royal, Caroline Co., Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
IN HONOR OF JUDGE sHAcKElFoRD

Judge Geo. S. Shackelford. of Orange.
was entertained 5y the citizens of Gull
pepper at banquet at Waverly Hotel
there Thursday evening. Many leading
son, commonwealth attorney. was
postmaster.
Among the speakers were: A. T..
Browning, G. L. Browning, and Z. II.
DeJarnette, Jr., of Orange; John G.
May, of Louisa; r. T. w. Duke. Jr., of
Charlottesville; f. +. johnson, c. J.
Rixey, Jr., and J. G. Hiden, of Cub
pepper.
Judge Shackelford was presented
with bouquet of flowers. and feelingly
responded to the many compliments
shOwered upon him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
FOR INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION

Electors of the Southern Industrial
Educational Association met Thursday
in Washington.
1t was said that the increase of re-
ceipts of the organization over last year
was in excess Of SO. 200.
Addresses were made by Rev. Mr..
Mayo, of Virginia, Thomas Nelson
Page and others. The Rev. Mr.. Mayo,
who for several years has been work
ing in the mountains of Virginia, told
of the need of the mountaineers Of that
State.
Thomas Nelson Page urged the need
of publicity regarding the work of the
organization.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
DEATH IN KING GEORGE

Mrs. Louis Billingsley, of King
George county, died Friday at her hom,
after long illness. She is survived by
her husband, one daughter, Miss Mollis
=: Bil!ingsley, and one son, Mr.. J. A
Biliingsley, student at Richmond Col
lege.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
DIX VS.. COMMONWEALTH

On writ of error from Circuit Court
of Lancaster county to a judgment
against the plaintiff in error for I'M
lawfully selling intoxicating liquors,
Judge Harrison holds the lower court
did not err in overruiing a demurrer to
the indictment and the action to squash
same on grounds that il did not give
the accused notice of the charge
against him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
ASSISTANT POSTMASTER
WALKER RESIGNS

Mr.. George A. Walker, who has been
assistant postmaster of this. city for
the past four years, has rendered his
resignation to Postmaster John NJ.
Griffin, to take effect March 18th. In
the meantime Mr.. Walker is on leave
of absence.
Mr.. Griffin is not yet ready to an
nounce the appointment of his successor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
TO FORM EDUCATIONAL
ASSOCIATION

The committee recently appointed.
composed of Prof. A. d. Wright,
Messrs. J. w. Adams, A. P. Rowe.
DIR. j. N. Barney and c. II. Wissner,
to recommend plans for reformation of
an Educational Association for Freder-
icksburg, has completed that work and
will report az a general meeting to be
held next week, probably on Tuesday
night, notice of which will be given
later.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
NEW COURT CIRCUIT

The General Assembly Thursday
night elected James H. Fletcher, Jr.,
judge of the Thirty-first Judicial Cir
cult, recently created through a division
of the Eleventh Circuit. The new circuit
is composed Of Northampton and Ac-
comac counties.
Judge Fletcher will hold his first term
Monday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
WRGIKIAN 100 YEARS OLD

VIM. w. Werner, of Loudoun. cele-
brated his Tooth birthday Tuesday. Mr..
Werner was born and reared in Lou
doun. He married Miss Wattman in
1888, whom he has survived number OF
years. He is the father of nine chill
dren- There are ten grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
FISH ARE RUNNING

The arrivals of small perch are very
large. There We're about one thousand
punches in market Thursday morning.
They sold from SOC. to 10c. a bunch
Plenty of cats, pike and other common
fish. Not great many rock and but
few herring. No shad. Rock and her.
1ng brought good prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
ANNUAL FIELD DAY

April 2nd has been decided on as the
date for the annual inter-class field
meet. The four college classes will have
teams entered and the contests promise
to be close. The boys have started
training and large number are out on
the campus each evening practicing the
events. Following is the list of events
100 I'd. dash, 220 I'D. dash, so I'd. hurd-
les, 44O I'd. run, / mile run, inter-class
relay l-2 mile, running high jump, run
ming broad jump. pole vault, shot-put
and hammer throw. The manager of the
team is negotiating with Fork Union
for a dual meet in MAY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
ARRANGING FOR SUMMER INSTITUTE

Prof. A. B. Chandler, of Richmond,
conductor of the Summer Normal In
stitute to be held here, was in the city
Thursday night comforting with Supt.
A. ID. Wright, the local manager; the
Finance Committee of City Council and
others on subjects connected with
the institute.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
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THOMAS SALE

Thomas improvement and clear away
shoe and hat sale is meeting with much
success, because standard 81 shoes are
being sold for 81. 90 and big cuts are
made on all the shoes and hats in his
stock. The change and enlargement in
his store will be a great improvement
in its appearance. mS-3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
THE NEW ROAD

1t IS reported in Washington that the
new lines the Goulds are to build will
come into Washington by way of the
Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Railway, the connection being
made at this city This would make
Alexandria the Virginia terminus of
another road and add to the city's com.
merciai Importance. Alexandria Gaz.
cite.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
PRoTRAcTED MEETING AT ousHTlco

Iceland, Va, March 9Th. 1910.
Protracted meetings will begin next
Sunday, IL a. m, at Quantico. The
pastor, Rev. A. T. Lynn, will be as
sisted by Rev. w. S. Kems, of st. Al
bins. W. Va. Mr.. Kems is an evange-
list and meets with great success. All
cordially invited to come and hear him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
ON TO WASHINGTON

The corps of engineers of the Rich
mond and Chesapeake Bay r. r. have
their camp for the next few days near
Chesley's ice houses on the outskirts of
the city. They will make direct sur
vey to Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
DISPOSITIONS

Dispositions were taken Tuesday in
the case of Cooper v. Cooper in the Of
flee Of Chichester & Chichester, who
with Judge Alvin T. Embrey repre-
sented one side, while Mr.. G.. B. Wal
lace represents the other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
is LIQUOR INDICTMENTS
IN DaNvIllE

The grand jury at Danville, after in
vestigation into the Illicit liquor traffic,
returned presentments against sixteen
parties for selling whisky without H.
cenge.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
TO RIDE OVER ROUTE
OF R. & C. B. R. R.

President w. C. Whitner and Chief
Engineer Cecil l.. Reid were prevented
from going over the route Of the r. &
Q. B. r. R. by the snow and rain OF
Wednesday and Thursday. They will
leave on horseback as soon as the
weather is favorable.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
DEAD

Susie B. Baylor, sister of VIM. III.
Baylor, the weli-known barber, died
Friday morning at o'clock, aged A
years Funeral at residence 2 D. m.
Saturday, March IL.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
COL. COLE RAISING SNAKES

Mr.. David Berrey took up two posts
on Col. E ID. Coles lot near his stable
back of Washington Avenue, Thursday.
Under one was six live snakes and IN.
der the other one. The snakes were
about IL inches long.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Col. Z. ID. Cole has purchased from
Mrs Flora E. Padburg, of New Castle,
Del. one dwelling house and lot and an
additional lot on boswell Field. Price
private. Terms cash.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
GILLESPIE CONFIRMED

Barnes Gillespie was confirmed by
the Senate Wednesday as u. S. attor-
ney for the Western District of Vir-
ginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
cow EsTRAY or STOLEN

Estrayed or stolen from my farm, a
large, brown, brindle COW, with horns.
about years old The finder will be
rewarded by notifying me Of her where
abouts. II. c. Olive, Springfield Farm.
fredericksburg, Va. mI2-3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
ENGINE AND GRIsT MILL FOR
SALE

will offer for sale at Stafford C. II.
Monday 10 horse power gasoline er-
CINE and 80 inch grist mill, as good, rs
new, having been run only two days a
week during 3 months. j. II. Jett. II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
DENTAL NOTICE

DR.. J. NJ. Hughes, dentist, of Fred
ericksburg, will be at Lawn Hotel.
Bowling Green, all the week beginning
March 18th. mlO-st
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
SALE OF LOT

Mr.. Edward T. Peyton has purchased
of Mr.. Alvin 7. Rowe a lot in the
West End for $3.50. Mr.. Peyton will
erect a residence for his home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
SNOW

Snow commenced falling here early
Thursday morning and continued in q
spasmodic way during the day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
BAPTIZING

Two converts were baptized at the
Baptist church Wednesday night by
Rev. R. A. Williams.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12
GOOD !
INVESTMENT

Good five-room dwelling on "
street. adjoining property Of Mr.. Geo.
Wroten. Price right to quick buyer.
This property will be in demand and m
crease much in value as soon ,as the
new depot is started.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12

MONEY TO LOAN
In sums to suit on good security. An
ply 10 Lee J. Graves, attorney III
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-12

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-19
M GAVIN NOT
 WORRYING OVER
 USING SWANSON
Dan O'Neil Is Kicking Up a Fuss Over the Hartford
 Bridgeport Trade.

Manager Gene McCann of the local baseball club is apt to have little fight on his hands as the result of using Pitcher Ivor. Swanson in the game with Holyoke yesterday. Prior to the game. Manager McCann received a wire from President Tracey of the league stating that he would be vio- Iating a rule of the National agree ment should he use a player who had been traded to another club in the same league after Aug. 1st. President Tracey stated that the matter had been brought to his attention by Manager Dan O'Neil of the New Britain team, which club is pushing the local nine hard for the pennant. The rules of the National agreement say that players obtained under such conditions may be used providing the consent of all other managers in the league has been secured.
 Manager McCann learning thet no action had been taken by the presi- dent of the league in the matter of Dan ONeH's failing to file the con- tracts of his players. though it was a known violation. and that O'NeiPs att tention had been called to the matter long ago. decided that if leniency was shown in one place. it would equally fit in another. and used Swanson. The same condition applies to the Hartford club, which used Pitcher Gibbs who was on the other end of the Swanson trade. The penalty for such an offense 1s a stiff fine and the loss of all games in which such players participate. The penalty for O'NeiTs offense is the loss of all games played ten days after a contract has been signed with a. play CT, and fine of $25 for each contract unified on time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-19
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received at this office until P. M. Tuesday, August 30th, 1910, for complete con Etruction of a proposed four room School Building, including all mason work, carpenter work, painting, plumbing, heating and ventilating, and all work incidental thereto, as per plans and specifications of Leon- ard Ashiem, Architect.
 Proposals will also be received for doing each class of work separately.
 Each proposal, as a condition nec- essary to its reception, must be ac- companied by a certified check, or cash, for an amount of not less than five (5) per cent. of the amount of said proposal, said check to be made payable to the City of Bridgeport. quired to furnish a Surety Company's S their respective contracts.
 The Board of Education reserves the right to reject or accept any or all bids.
 The bids and check, or cash, must be enclosed in an envelope and en- dorsed Proposal Tesiny Avenue School" and addressed to The Board of Education.
 Proposal blanks will be furnished by the Architect. Plans and speci- fications may be seen and all infor- nation pertaining to the foregoing may be obtained at the office of
 LEONARD ASHEIM. Architect,
 No. 3O5 Court Exchange,
 L19s* s211 State St.