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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
MASONIC
Mr.. w. w. Mountjoy. p. ID. ID. G. M.
of New York, Addresses Lodge No. 4.

A special meeting of Masonic Lodge
No. 4 was held in the lodge room Fri
day night and among the visitors
present were: Mr.. c. c. Field, district
deputy grand master of the Northern
Neck section, Masonic district No. 3;
Past District Deputy Grand Master
w. w. Mountjoy, of the 4th district of
New York City; Mr.. S. G. Whalley, OF
Washington.
Mr.. Mountjoy, who is a native OF
King George county. but has tor some
years resided in New York, where he
has become prominent in business, as
well as socially, made an extended al
dress, in which he expressed hls great
interest in Lodge No. and its history,
and gave interesting information IN
reference to the Masons in New York
CITY and State, which is probably the
richest Masonic jurisdiction in the world.
Mr.. Mountjoy, who wore the past
masters jewel and past district deputy
grand masters jewel and handsomely
ornamented Masonic apron, stated that
he had been invited by the Masonic
Historical Society of New York to de-
liver an address before that organiza-
ton during the coming winter on the
subject of Lodge No. A and Washing
tons connection with 1t. 1t was with
the view of securing information on this
SUBJECT that Mr.. Mountjoy visited the
lodge. He was received by the lodge
with great cordiality and given the
grand honors.
During the course of his address Mr..
Mountioy referred to the undertaking
of Lodge No. 4 to build a Masonic
Temple as a memorial to George Wash
ington, and stated that if the committee
would visit New York he would take
pleasure in introducing the members OF
the lodge in his district and in aiding
them in securing contributions towards
that object. Mr.. Mountjoy stated that
wherever he had visited Masonic Lodges
in New York great interest was shown
in any reference to Lodge No !, ano
he had often spoken of the lodge and OF
Masonry in the Northern Neck OF Nir-
ginia.
At the conclusion of his speech a
rising vote of thanks was rendered MIR.
Mountjoy for his address.
Remarks were made by Messrs. Isaac
Hirsh, c. r. Howard, ]. +. Timberlake'
]. S. Woods, DR.. J. P. Stiff and Mr.. c.
c. Field.
At the conclusion of the session OF
the lodge, refreshments were served
and a pleasant time spent socially.
MIR. Mountjoy promised to visit the
lodge again before returning to New
York. He is spending the month OF
August on his farm in King George
county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
As.rnn CASTING Wrecks Train.

Shenandoah, Pa. Aug. 15.-An iron
casting Is feet long and weighing 40
tons slipped from fiat car of mixed
freight on the Catawissa branch OF
the Reading railway as the train was
nearing the Shuman tunnel. Before
the train could be brought to a stop
the casting ripped timbering out OF
the tunnel and derailed the train.
Traffic was blocked for ten hours by
the wreck.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
FRIGHT KILLS GIRL
Attacked by Two Snakes, Kills, one
Rut Other Encircles Her Waist.

Attacked by Two Snakes, Kills one
But other Enclrcles Her Waist
Laurel, Del, Aug. 15.-frighteneo
into spasms by an encounter with two
black racer snakes. Miss Mabel Brew
ington. the sixteen-year-old daughter
of Harper Brewlngton, farmer OF
Bivalye. died from fright.
Miss Brewington went over 10 a
neighbor's to persuade a school frieno
to accompany her on an excursion u
the shore. On her return, when cross
ing the branch that divides the TWO
farms. Miss Brewington encountereu
the reptiles. which, instead OF run
ming when the girl attacked them with
a stick. showed fight.
Miss Brewington succeeded In XIII
ing one snake. but the other encircled
her waist and wounded her on the
wrist and cheek. The frightened girls
screams brought help, and the second
snake was killed, but not before the
girl had lost consciousness,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16

MIR. O. M. Turner. brother Of Mrs. J.
W. Carver, who has been here. under
treatment of DR.. S. L. Scott for the
past sixteen days, has returned to his
home in Culpeper Co. much improved.
Mr.. E. w. Payne, Of Richmond, has
been spending his vacation with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Payne, of
Brooke.
Rev. Hershell NJ. B. Jones and wife,
of Baltimore, are visiting their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Jones, IN Spotsyi-
vania.
MIR. r. M. Lowry and son, Raymond,
of Whitewater, were visitors here Sat
urday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
DR.. DUNAWAY IN LANCASTER

The venerable DR.. Thomas S. Duna-
way. one of the most distinguished
Baptist ministers of Virginia, and for
nearly forty years pastor of the Fred
ericksburg Baptist church, is visiting
relatives and friends in Lancaster,
which il his native county. Though he
retired from the ministry some ten
years ago, it is expected that he will
while in this county preach at Lebanon
Baptist church, where he was, as a
young man, ordained to the ministry
and where he preached his first sermon.
Lancaster Letter in Times Dispatch.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
BIG DAY IN ESSEX AUG. 18TH

Gov. Mann will be at the Farmers
Meeting to be held on the Lodge
grounds, at Millers Tavern, in Essex,
Aug. 18th.
In addition to address from the Cover
nor, T. o. Sandy and J. b. Terrell will
also speak beginning at II a. m.
Masonic entertainment, game of ball
and tournament will begin at 2:4O p.
m. Music at night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
A POPULAR TRIP
Travelling on the RappahannOck In
creasing.

The number of persons travelling for
pleasure by steamers on the Rappahan-
mock river this summer is the largest
for many years, if not greater than
ever before.
Every steamer brings parties max
ing round trips from Baltimore to Fred
ericksburg and return, and while here
these visitor usually drive over the city
viewing points of interest.
More of our people have taken ad-
vautages of the outings along and on
the beautiful Rappahannock river this
summer than probably ever before.
The trip on the Rappahannock river
is a delightful one and promises to con-
tinue to grow in popularity.
A number of strangers were in the
city Saturday, having made the round
trip from Baltimore, and will return
Sunday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
Powder Plant Blows Up.

Hollidaysburg. Pa, Aug l5.-The
main part of the manufacturing plant
OF the Standard Powder company al
Horrell. near this city, was destroyed
by an explosion, probably spontane
ous. A number OF buildings were
wrecked. brit none of the employees was
seriously injured. Loss, $4,000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
Saves Girl From Bold Abductor.

Wilkes Barre, Pa. Aug. 15.-Robert
Sloan. a special officer, OF Pittston.
rescued Anna McNulty, a young girl
from an Italian who was making a
bold effort to abduct her. The girl
was hurrying home. and in passing
the Lehigh Valley railroad freight sta
lion. at Plttston, was stopped by an
Italian. who. pressing a revolver at her
head. said he would kill her II she
made any noise. He was dragging
her toward the station when Oficer
Sloan ran up. and after a hard strug'
gle subdued the Italian.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
BOND ISSUE DEFEATED
IN ORANGE COUNTY

The election in Orange county We'd
nesday on the question Of issuing Sl2, q
500 in bonds for improving the court
house and clerks office resulted in de-
feat for the proposition. The official
vote was as follows:
Barboursville For bonds, 4; against
bonds, 20.
Orange For, 43; against, l6.
Gordonsvile For, 2; against, 81.
Halle s-For, l. against, Il.
Rhoadesvilie- For, l; against, 80.
Voolfolk 's-For, 2; against, AZ.
Locust Grove For, 2; against, 81.
Total for, 30; total against, 2lS; ma
iority against, 1863.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
JAILED FOR RESISTING OFFICER

Harry Baylor, colored, is serving a
term in Essex county Jail for resisting
an officer. Constable Muscoe Garrett
called at Baylor's home TO collect a
dog tax and when Baylor refused to
paw it the officer threatened to kill the
dog. Baylor procured his gun and init
mated it would be life for life. Mr..
Garrett went to Justice VIM. Camp
bell, obtained a warrant and II. l..
Newbill, Jr., Sidney Newbill, J. r.
Kriette, Jr., c. p. Taylor and I. +:
Sadler. acting as deputies. arrested
BAYLOR. Justice Campbell sentenced
him to a jail term Of Is days with costs,
amounting to Sc. Sc.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
J0NES-M' CHEZ
A Home Wedding Here Monday.

A quiet wedding took place at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas j.
McGhee on Main street Monday at noon
when their daughter, Miss Grace Vlr-
ginia McGhee. was married to Mr.. n.
Beale Jones. of the Fredericksburg
Buggy Company.
Rev. J. K. Jacobs was the officiating
clergyman. Only the members of the
respective families witnessed the cere-
mony. Mr.. and Mrs. Jones left on the
.l:l7 train for the South and will be
away for week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
NEW TARIFF RULE PLEAsEs
Women to Pay Duty Only on Alter
atoms to Gowns.

Washington. Aug. 15.-American 80
ciety women henceforth may take
abroad wearing apparel and personal
effects. including gowns. jewelry. etc.
and have them remodeled or repaired
in Paris. London or elsewhere. and on
their return pay duty only on the al
terations. instead of the entire effects
as now. This news, gratifying to a
host of more or less rich people Is
conveyed in a decision of the treasury
department. signed by Secretary Mac
Veagh.
Secretary MacVeagh holds that the
only condition placed by the new tarln
law upon the free entry OF such per
sonal effects is that the identity OF
the articles be established to the sat
isfaction of the customs authorities al
the pier.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
STAFFORD LAND SOLD

Messrs. VIM. X. Goodrich and c.
O'Conor Goolrick, trustees, sold at
auction here Saturday in front OF the
Court House, 81 ga acres Of land in one
tract and 10 acres in another, the prop.
erty of Frank and Martha Melchor, OF
Stafford. Mr.. w. H. Peden bought the
larger tract for $685. and Mr.. G. l..
Wheeler. of Stafford. the other Tor
S1l4. NIB. Kinsey was auctioneer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
GYPSIES GO IN CAMP

Four wagon loads of gypsies passed
through the city Saturday. They went
in camp at Brent's Mill on Hazel Run.
They have been in camp near Wash
ington and are on their way 10 Rich
mond. A number Of small children
were in each wagon and they attracted
a large crowd when the wagons stopped
a short time. The horses were in fair
condition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16

Miss Lucy Morton Brooke, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Amber Brooke,
of Culpeper county, will wed Lieut.. l..
w. L. Jennings, U. S. NJ, Tuesday,
the 18th of August, at st. Stephens
Episcopal church at $50 p. m. DR..
Jennings is a son of Mr.. L. Wise Jen-
nings, formerly of this city, now of
Culpeper.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
SPECIAL TERM OF ORANGE COURT

A special term of Orange Circuit
Court will begin on Monday, August
18th. with Judge John II. Ingram, oil
Richmond, presiding, Judge George
S. Shackelford not deeming it adyisa-
Bile TO sit in the various cases which
will be tried at that time. The Gaines
will case and several others will come
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
co To LUNA PARK
AND WASHINGTON
Brannan's Bible Class Excursion
Wednesday, Aug I7th.
DETROIT PLAYS THE NATIONALS
Get Your Tickets Now L Large Crowd
Going Return BY Moonlight.

Wednesday, Aug. H. is the date for
Brannan's Bible Glass excursion to
Luna Park and Washington. Many of our
people are arranging to take the trip,
and indications point to large crowd.
The attractions at Luna Park are
greater than ever, many new amuse-
ments having been recently added.
The Detroit baseball team plays at
Washington that day, and ball fans will
have an opportunity to see the famous
"Ty" Cobb at his best.
Secure your ticket at once. Train
stops at park entrance. Fare for round
trip 81. p, children 75c.
II Wednesday night is fair, the return
trip will be made by moonlight.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
DEATH OF A CHILD

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Frank RhOme lost
their infant child Saturday morning at
their home on Cedar Lane. This is the
second child they have lost by death
this week; the other child died Thurs
day night. They were twins. The
funeral will take place Sunday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
TWIN CANTEL0UPES

There is a rivalry in the Jones family
on twin canteloupes. Gordon Jones, OF
King George, brought in the first specl-
men. Then c. w. Jones, the dry goods
man. beat him. Now Gordon Jones
comes again with specimen that beats
the dry goods man. Next!
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
KILLED BY LIGHTNING

In the electrical storm of Friday eve
ming VIM. Evans, colored, living near
Bowling Green, was killed by bolt OF
LIGHTNING passing down the chimney TO
his house. One Of his children was bad
lv stunned
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
WILL ELECT A LIEUTENANT

Company L, LIST Regiment, Va. VOL,
Washington Guards, of this city, VIII
hold an election within the next rev
weeks to elected a lieutenant to fill a
vacancy. The name of Mr.. Delevan
Montague is prominently mentioned
and he will probably be elected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
DR.. 7. W. DEW
MingIing With Voters Here.

DR.. T. W. Dew, of Spotsylvania.
was here Saturday in the interest OF
his candidacy for the State Senate. he
met, was introduced and shook hands
with number of voters of this city
and Stafford
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
J. n. COLE AND CO., NEW GROCERY

Messrs. ]. H. Cole & Co., have fitted
up their new store on Main ST.,
formerly kept by John M. Griffin, in
handsome style and it is lighted by
electricity. They are carrying a full
stock of family groceries of the best
brands. Go and see them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
CAUGHT 1870 BASS IN ONE DAY

A gentleman from Culpeper, with his
Young son, were fishing in the Kappa
hammock river, near Richards Ferry, a
few days ago and caught 1870 fine bass
in one day. 1t is believed that this IS
the record catch for bass this summer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
MRS. S. R. BLElGHT, SR., DEAD

Mrs. s. K. Bleight, Sr., died at her
home in Prince William county last
week, aged 81 years. ~,
She was the mother of Mr.. John
G.. Bleight, of this city.
The funeral took at Haymarket
Sunday at 8 O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
MILITARY INSPECTION

The Washington Guards were in
spected Thursday night by Maj. Jas.
f. King, of Alexandria. A good at
tendance was out and the inspection
was satisfactory, everything being
found in good condition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
ARTESIAN WATER FOR IRvINGT0N

The Carter's Creek Fish Guano Co.,
having run water pipes through our
village and to numerous residences, IS
erecting a 20, OOO-gallon tank in front
of the Citizen Office, on the wharf lot.
Virginia Citizen. Irvington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
ORDERS PUDDING; EATS POISON
War Veteran Sends Wife to Store, to
Keen Suicide Threat.

Keep SUICIDE threat
Phillpsburg. n. j.. Aug. 10
Charles Brown. aged seventy-foui
years. a civil war veteran, carried Out
an oft-repeated threat by taking his
life. He told his wife of a certain
kind of pudding he would like to have
for dinner. and while she went to
nearby store to get the ingredients he
took a dose of strychnine.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
TO IMPROVE STORE

Mr.. Philip N. Stern, architect, is
drawing plans for Mr.. J. Z. Timber
lake for improvements to his shoe store
on Main street. The store will be wild
ened the width of the passage way at
the side and the ceiling raised.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
ALEXANDRIA POLICEMEN
GIVE EXCURSION

A division of the proceeds of the ex-
cursion given by the Alexandria police
men. was made at headquarters. Each
member Of the force. it is stated, re-
ceived $32. OF.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
ENTERTAINMENT AT
FLETCHER'S CHAPEL

An entertainment will be held at
Fletcher's chapel Saturday, beginning
at a D. M, for benefit of the church.
Refreshments served on the grounds.
All are cordially invited.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
NOTICE
woman's Meeting to be Held at Salem.

The Woman's Meeting of the Goshen
Baptist Association will be held at
Salem Church Thursday, August 18th.
All societies are urged to send dele,
gates and visitors are cordially invited
to attend.
Mrs. Mary Quinn Hicks,
Associational Superintendent
lal3-3tsl2-5t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
ACCEPTS CALL TO MARYLAND

Rev. Thos. d. Lewis, rector OF ST.
Anne's parish. in Essex county, has
accepted call to an Episcopal church
at Bethesda, Nd. His resignation Will
take effect Nov. LIST.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
LAWN PARTY AT LEAvELl'S

There will be a lawn party at
Leavell's on Tuesday, Aug. l6, at Sp:
m. for the benefit of the Union Chapel
at that place. lal3-sl1-l3
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
DEATH OF A CHILD

Pearl Dobson. daughter Of Mr.: and
Mrs. Richard Dobson, of Spotsylvania
county, aged years, died Friday af-
ternoon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
DEAD

The 5-year-old child of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. w. Corbin died at the home OF Its
parents in Spotsylvania Sunday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
MONEY To LOAN

IN improved real estate in sums OF not
less than 81. 900. G. B. Wallace, At
torney, Fredericksburg, Va. alow4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
RAIN

Copious showers fell Monday morn
ing. There was no thunder or lght-
ming.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
WANTED

Experienced brickyard men, also
laborers. Good wages, steady work.
Apply to d. J. jenkins, General Supt.,
Vulcan Fire Brick Co., Wilmont Wharf
Index P. o., Va. 23jlm
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-28
NO VOTE ON THE
RAILROAD BILL
IMPORTANT AMENDMENT MADE
AT THE LAST MINUTE, WHICH
PREVENTED A VOTE ON MEAS
URE IN THE SENATE.
BY Associated Press.

Washington, May 28.-The senate
failed to reach a final vote on the rail.
road bill. No sooner had Dixon s
amendment placing telegraph and tele-
phone lines under jurisdiction of the
Interstate Commerce Commission been
adopted than Senator Brown of Ne
braska, offered an amendment pro-
hlbiting railroads from acquiring con-
troll of competing lines under penalty
of five thousand dollars for each days
violation. Unwilling to accept so i'm.
portant an amendment without more
opportunity for consideration, the SEN
ate took an adjournment.
The house twic rejected amend
ments by Keliher, Of Massachusetts
to authorize canteens at soldiers
homes, where such institutions are
within five miles of city where the
sale of liquor is authorized. The
house appropriated a million and &
half to the aid of state and territorial
homes for disabled soldiers and sail
ors. The sundry civil bill occupied al
the day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-28
ALL RECORDS
ARE SMASHED
ONE HUNDRED MILE, TEN MILE
AND FIVE MILE SPEED RECORDS
ARE BROKEN ON INDIANAPOLIS
SPEEDWAY.
BY Associated Press.

Indianapolis, Ind, May 27.-Records
were broken at today's races on the
new brick motor speedway, the great
est victory being Kinsaid's lowering
the records by twenty-five seconds in
the hundred mile race in a National
car, 301 to $50 cubic inches class.
Time 1:23:43.
In the same class Kinsaid won the
five mile race. time 4:05, lowering the
former record by forty seconds.
Harroun, driving a Marmon, won the
ten mile race, 321 to 800 inches class,
in SIG, lowering the previous record
forty-seven seconds
There were no serious accidents.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-28
RECORDS MUST
Be PRESERVED
PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL ASSEM-
BLY, ORDERS THAT DATA OF
ALL EXAMINATIONS BE KEPT
HEREAFTER.
BY Associated Press.

Atlantic City, May 27.-1he Presby.
terian general assembly demanded TO-
day by resolution that official records
be kept hereafter of all examinations
of candidates for the ministry. 1t was
explained that the lack of verbatim
records in the heresy trial decided to-
day left the examining commission
without proof of the claims of a
minority New York Presbytery that
ordained students Steen, Black and
Pitched had expressed heretical be
liefs.
Richmond Pearson Hobson made a
temperance address tonight
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-28
BY Associated Press.

Memphis, Tenn, May 27.-In two
ancient copies of the Bible, lost III
the transfer of court house effects
several months ago, rests a fortune
approximating s250,000. The books,
containing records of the Lucas fam
lily, of Memphis, it is said. will es-
tablish the relationship of the sever
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-28
DISMISS SUIT
in WILL CASE
ATTEMPT OF LESLIE DUDLEY
CARTER TO BREAK WILL OF
FATHER is CALLED OFF-COM-
PROMISE is REACHED.
BY Associated Press.

Chicago, May 27.-The suit of Les
lie Dudley Carter, to set aside the
will of his father depriving him of
participation in the estate while he
lived with his mother, Mrs. Leslie
Carter, the actress, was dismissed in
the circuit court here today.
The estate is valued at $4,000.
It is believed that a compromise
has been reached.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-28
BY Associated Press.

Washington, May 27.-Christopher
P. Connolly, of New York, lawyer
and magazine writer, filed suit in
the district supreme court for twenty
thousand dollars for alleged slander
from Oscar Lawler, assistant attor-
ney general for the interior depart
ment. The suit is the first of the
threatened legal proceedings growing
out of the Ballinger-Pinchot inquiry.
~ The complaint alleges that Lawler,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-28
BROWARD SPEAKS TO
VOTERS AT SEVILLE SQUARE
CONNELLY SUES LAWLER
FOR ALLEGED ISLANDER

in his testimony before the commit
tee, referred to Connolly and others
as "despicable scoundrels. who would
stoop to any depths of degradation" :"
It further alleges that Lawler testi-
fed that "a man named Connolly
stood on the deck Of the steamship
Republic just before it went down
and trampled on women and child
ren in an attempt to get to a life
boat
Connolly says at the time the Re-
public sunk he was in California.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-28
PRESIDENT TAFT RESENTS
CRITICISM OF DEMOCRATS
By Associated Press.

Chicago, May 27.-Following yester.
days sensational declines in wheat,
the market was violent today and
registered. further declines during the
first hour and a half of trading. The
pit fairly seethed. Prices of the De-
cember and May option varied in diff.
ferent parts of the pit by a cent in
September and a cent and a half in
May.
May wheat fell to $1.03, as discour.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-28
REPORTERS EXCLUDED.

Montgomery, Ala, May 27-News.
paper men were excluded from the
hearings of the civil side of the
charges against the Shreves and
others charged with heavy bankruptcy
frauds, before the federal referee in
bankruptcy, today. In this movement
effort is made to take possession of
goods from a trading company at An
dalusia, Ala, to which it is charged
bankrupt stock was sent for disposal.