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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
MARYE NEWS
Marye, Va, March 3, 1910.

Marye, Va. March 3, 1910.
The warm, damp weather is giving
the feds verdue and swelling the
buds of poplar ard fruit trees, but the
roads, don't mention them.
Mr.. N. l.. Mills, Mr.. A. w. Wigles-
worth and Mr.. o. b. Wiglesworth are
IN Richmond this week. They went
down to dispose of lot of mules and
horses.
Hon. r. c. Blaydes was in our midst
yesterday looking jovial and happy as
usual.
Mr.. w. w. Hockaday, who has had a
severe case of grippe, is out again and
able to attend 20 the postoffice
Mr.. A. w. Davis, the widely known
and popular commissioner of Madison
district, in Caroline, is sick. attended
by DR.. J. w. Davis.
Mrs. Mamie b. Coleman is spending
this week with her sister, Mrs. Edna
Coleman, of WEIGHS.
The Tennesseeans are continuing to
move into this section, five families hav-
ing moved in since the fall, and still
they come. We are glad they like our
genial climate and hope they may con-
tlnue 70 come until our vicinity is
more thickly settled.
What has become of the electric line?
Unless extended our school will close
next week V
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
ARMY MANEUvERS
U. s. Troops May BE In Camp Near
Here This Summer.

Recently Col +. ID. Cole heard Incl
dentally that the government was seek
ing location at a convenient distance
from Washington for the army maneu-
yers by large number Of United
States troops. He wrote TO the Quar-
termaster General asking for informa-
ton and received letter giving the de-
sired information. This information
was turned over to the Public Interest
Committee Of the City Council, com
posed Of Messrs. JOS. M. Goldsmith.
Ciarance X. Howard and Henry War
den. The committee held meeting
Thursday afternoon, at which Col. Cole
and several other citizens were present
and the matter was given earnest con-
sideration.
The committee is in communication
with the authorities having this matter
IN charge and II is expected that a rep
resentative Of the government will
come here, hold conference with the
committee and look the field over.
IL IS believed that all the necessary
requirements for the purpose can be
supplied here. IL is hoped that the
matter will be worked out TO salts
factory conclusion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
JnO. w. Allison, Jr.,
Fredericksburg. Va.
TO INSPECT STATE MILITARY

Attorney General Anderson has fixed
dates for the annual inspections of Vir-
ginia volunteers, which will be conduct
ed under instructions from the War De-
partment by officers of the regular
army. Each company will be inspected
in heavy marching order uniforms.
On the dates designated the books.
papers and property of each company.
including all property not worn at in
spection, will be inspected during the
day.
Among the date of inspection are:
fredericksburg, April 8-Company L,
First Infantry.
Alexandria, April COMPANY G and
headquarters Second Battalion, First
Infantry.
Warrenton. April l2-Company c,
Second Infantry.
Culpeper, April 13-Company B, Sec
ond Infantry, and headquarters First
Battalion, Second Infantry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
NOTES FROM BOWLING GREEN
Bowling Green. Va. March Bird

Bowling Green, Va, March Bird.
The union prayermeeting held in the
Christian church Wednesday night was
largely attended. These meetings con
tinue 20 grow in interest.
Miss Ethel Rollins. of Stafford. was
a recent guest of her sister. Mrs f. S.
Mrs. c. T. lessee left Sunday night
for her home in Washington, after a
visit TO her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c.
l.. Collins.
Mrs. w. NJ. Cobb, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
g. Coghill. has returned TO her home in
Washington.
Boyd were distressed to hear of her
death at her home in Richmond Friday.
She has visited here often.
The silver tea given Monday night al
the Lawn by the ladies of the Methodist
church was a great success. A large
crowd was present and the program
well carried out. The recitations Of
Miss Parr. expression teacher at Semi
nary, were encored. A nice sum was
realized for the organ fund for the
church.
Mrs. X. A. Coghill returned Monday
from visit 20 her mother in Norfolk.
one was accompanied as lar as Rich
mond by Miss Miriam Coghill, who will
spend several weeks there before re-
turning home.
Mr.. l.. Nj. Robinson has so far re-
covered from his recent illness to be
able to walk out
Mrs. A. a. Anderson and daughter,
have gone TO live with her daughter,
Mrs. w. T. Garrett.
Mrs. :. s. Richerson of WASHINGTON
IS a guest of her daughter, Mrs. c. l..
Billiard.
The Family Album" to be giver
Friday night in the j. o. u. A. M hal
for benefit of public school, will be ar
enjoyable affair
Miss Pattie Parish has returned tC
Washington, after visit to the fami
ly of Clerk f. r. Coghill.
Mrs. J. S. Lake has returned from
visit to her brother in New York.
X. Y. Z.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
ORANGE COUNTY ITEMS
Unionville. Va, March 3. 1910.

C"iOhNiIle, va, March 3. 1910.
Mr.. l. l.. Coleman's letter. under
the caption of "A Trip Through
Orange. IN the issue Sff-rrfi,Ss Free
Lance of this date, is interesting from
a historical, as well as other, view
points. We cordially endorse this splen-
did letter.
DIR. w. j.. Crittenden has returned
from a recent sojourn at Charlottes-
vile, professional and otherwise.
An order has been issued, as we I'M
derstand, by the county superintendent
Of public schools, Mr.. Cowherd, that
all the pupils of the high school, at this
place, must be vaccinated. This meas
ure is strongly opposed by the patrons
thereof, and if the order is enforced.
will result in Reorganization of this
school for the present term, at least.
The little county bridge across Noun
tain Run, at Everona, begun last fall.
is still incompleted, and is another evil
dence of great oversight on the part of
the board of supervisors, of which the
people generally complain.
March comes in with evidence of an
early spring, after a winter of much
cold and snow.
Farmers are planning for larger
crops. We trust the season of 1910
will be bountiful. X. Xxx
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
THE LATE EDWARD PlcKNEY WALLER

Mr.. Edward Pinckney Waller, OF
Louisa county, who died suddenly of
heart failure Monday morning after an
illness of thirty-six hours, in the thirty
ninth year of his age, was tenderly laid
to rest in the Spicer lot at Frederick s
Hall Tuesday a. m. Pall-bearers were
the eight brothers of his wife, who
was Miss Eula Spicer, and survives
him with one child, Edward, Jr. Mr..
Waller was the eldest son OF Annie
Waddy and Dabney Jordan Waller, of
Caroline. Besides his wife and son he
is survived by his father and ten
brothers and sisters: Mrs. L. r. Chew
ming and Mrs. F. l.. Frazer, of Spot
sylvania; Mrs. j. w. Hancock, Misses
Callie, Roberta and Dorothy Waller, of
Caroline; and Mrs. George Lyle Dali
ton, of Fredericksburg; Messrs. Hamp-
den p. Waller, of Washington; ID. ].
Waller, Jr., and Raymond Minor
Waller, of Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
DEATHS IN CAROLINE

Ruffiin Carter died Thursday at his
home in Caroline county in the S2rd
year of his age. He was a Confed-
crate soldier and is survived by five
Eugene Carter and Willie
Carter, of Caroline; Battaile Carter. of
Manchester; Mrs. Annie Hunt, of Ches-
terrified, and Mrs. Victoria Henderson.
of Caroline. The funeral took place at
3 O'Clock Friday at the family burying
ground.
Ira E. White, who died at his home
near Whites, in Caroline, Wednesday.
aged 70 years, was buried Friday In
the family burying ground. He was a
Confederate soldier. He is survived
by two sons-W. G. White, of Caro-
Inc, and r. E. White, Of Newport
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
THE BANQUET TO
JUDGE SHACkEIF0RD

Orange, Va, March 3, 1910.
A magnificent banquet was rendered
Hon. Geo. S. Shackeiford, newly elect
ed judge of the Ninth Judicial District.
by the citizens of Orange in the
Masonic Temple Wednesday evening.
Covers were laid for 125 guests and a
sumptuous menu was served. After
dinner speeches were made by Hon. c.
Q. Carlin, of Alexandria; Judge r. p.
w. Duke, of Charlottesville; M. G.
Field, of Orange; Hon. J. Lindsay
Gordon, of Louisa; Geo. Hi6en, of CuI-
pepper; +. NJ. Averill, of Orange; and
W. j. Phillips, of Fredericksburg;
after which Judge Shackelford made a
happy and pleasing response. Geo. l..
Browning presided as POSTMASTER.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
ENTERTAINMENT IN KING
GEORGE AND OTHER NOTES

King George Co., March 3, 1910.
Miss Marie Doherty entertained q
number of friends on Tuesday after.
noon, March LIST, from to 5, at Wav.
-ISly in honor of her mothers birthday
=, ,Nvsary. 1t was planned as sur
aims .,eusc, ~ OeSortv, and not unit
ost n,rs,anA w" ,wotu'' .artist ically
decorated parscr, si iA w ,suests tsx .qer
arrive, did she know of the pleasure IN
store for her. The room was prettiIv
decorated with wax candles in silver
and brass holders and with magic
lanterns. which cast soft glow over
the scene. Tea and dainty salads
with other refreshments were served.
A birthday cake, with snowy icing. was
ablaze with wax candles. Mrs. Doher-
~ was the recipient of many tokens of
love with cards and letters of conprat-
ulation. Mrs. John Grammer Boggs
assisted in receiving. wen drink a
cup O. kindness yet for the sake of
Aud Lang Syne."
Miss Nina b. Cotton, of Colonial
Beach, is guest of her cousin, Mrs.
II. G. Garrett, and other relatives
here this week.
Miss Sophie Tayloe, of Powhatan. is
a guest of her sister, Mrs. Maxwell
Harrington, in Dover, Del.
A number of our prominent farmers
attended the club dinner at Port ROYAL
on Tuesday.
The donation Mr.. Walter Cotton gave
OF 81, 900 to the ,Episcopalians at
Colonial Beach to complete their
church is a memorial TO bis wife, who
was Miss Mary Stone, of Prince George
county, Md She died many years ago.
and 1t was after her death that Mr..
Cotton went to Texas.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
ACCIDENT TO MRS. ARMAT

Mrs. c. Armat. formerly Of this CITY,
now of Washington, was seriously in
jurec on Sunday by a fall. She was
coming out of ST. Thomas church in
Washington, when the thing in the yes
Thule gave way and she was precipita-
ted TO the basement, about seven feet
Her ankle was crushed and her body
badly bruised.
Mrs. Armat was taken 10 her home
and a physician summoned. She is do
ing as well as could be expected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
ASK FOR HUNTERS RELEASE

A petition was being circulated
Thursday by Mrs. Geo. l.. Hunter. ad-
dressed to Governor Mann. asking for
the pardon of her son, John w. Hunter.
who was sentenced to Jail for six
months on Jan. Is, 1910. for larceny.
This petition wa1 signed by Judge J.
I. Goolrick, who also wrote personal
letter To Governor Mann, and by the
jury who convicted him. Common
wealth's Attorney w. w. Butzner en-
phatically refused to sign the petition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
CAPT. A. 3. Bolts
Appointed COmmissary General u.
c. V.

Mr.. A. b. Bolts, of this city. has
been appointed by Gen. Clement A.
Evans, Commander of the United Con
federate Veterans, as assistant Com
missary General on the staff of Gen.
j. Thompson Brown, of Richmond,
commander of the LIST brigade, Virginia
Division, u. c. V. Mr. Bolts rank will
be that of Captain. He has received a
handsome engraved commission signed
by Gen. Evans and his adjutant. and
has accepted the appointment
Capt. Bolts, -who was a gallant Con
fede-ate soldier. is one of our promi-
nent citizens and successful business
men and is receiving the congratula-
tions of his friends on the distinguished
honor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
CITY COUNCIL
Normal School Bonds Ordered Issued.

Normal School Bonds Ordered Issued.
A called meeting Of City Council was
held Thursday night. Present Presi-
dent Bradley, Clerk Eastburn, Council
men Lane, Rowe, Goldsmith, Garner,
Masters, Warden and Green.
The president stated the object Of
meeting. TO have printed and sell the
$50. 600 of normal school bonds. which
the city had been authorized 70 do by
the legislature.
On motion of MIR. Lane. of Finance,
II was resolved that the city be autho-
rized TO issue $50. 600 of registered cou-
pom bonds, bearing 4 per cent. interest,
TO run 30 years, have same Autographed
and sell them at par; that these bonds
shall be known as normal and Industrial
school bonds; that the Finance Commit
tee shall deliver such bonds as may be
sold to the purchasers thereof upon said
purchasers depositing the purchase
money of same with city treasurer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
FREAK LEGISLATION
Two Pending Bills Warmly Denounced.

Several prominent gentlemen who
are largely interested in agricultural
matters were discussing on the street
here Friday the merits of two bills re
Gently introduced in the Legislature and
warmly expressed the hope that they
would be overwhelmingly defeated. One
of these bills is for the protection of
foxes in Spotsylvania county 1t was
stated that foxes are very destructive
TO the poultry fiocks of the farmers
and that only a few sportsmen were
concerned IN protecting foxes. The
other bill was one imposing a heavy
dogs. One gentleman said if such law
is passed that every man who pretends
TO raise sheep will have TO sell his flock
and devote his attention to something
that will not be affected by freak
legislation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
RENEWED BOND

Frank ID. Melchor. colored. Of Stat
ford, charged with forging Mr.. Geo. L.
name 70 a-note for~S$S@Qlo1 ,- END
who was arrested and gave bond until
the frst Thursday in the March term of
corporation court, came to this city
thursday and renewed his bond, with
his wife as security.
Mr.. X. Goolrick represents the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
RECOVERED VALUABLE RING

Chief J. II. Robinson recovered a
diamond ring valued at 500 in this city
Wednesday for Mrs. Wilkinson. Of
Washington A 10 year old boy by the
name of Powers, of New Orleans.
escaped from the reform school in
Washington, stole the ring, came here
and sold it. Mrs. Wilkinson, who came
here, returned 20 Washington Wednes-
day evening with the ring. much pleased,
as II was her engagement ring. The
boy was arrested in New Orleans and
will be sent back 10 the reform school
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
BANK FOR SALUDA

The question of a bank in Saluda.
Middlesex county, came up at a confer
ence held between j. w. Penn, of
Roanoke; l.. E. Mumford. president of
a system of banks in Tidewater Vir-
ginia, and Col. John X. Saunders, and
at a meeting of citizens the Mumford
proposition to establish a branch bank
was accepted. building committee ap-
pointed and the bank assured in the
near future
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
APPOINTED TRUSTEE

Judge Edmund Waddill, Jr., in the
U. 5. District court, at Richmond. APP
-i,0iiii ed Mr. WV. Butzner trustee
in bankruptcy and directed him, along
with Judge Shackelford and Jno. G..
Williams, trustees, in certain deeds of
trust TO sell the real estate of J. S.
finder, in Orange county. after adver-
Using for thirty days. Sale will be made
at Verdiersville. on the p, F. & p.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
ESCAPED FROM MANASSAS JAIL

Robert L. Mclnteer. a young white
man, charged with attempting to kill
his brother, and Lewis Riley, young
negro, charged with HOUSEKEEPING,
broke out of the Prince William Jail, at
Manassas. Wednesday, and 80 far have
not been recaptured.
Sheriff Horsbaugh, with posse and
bloodhound, started in pursuit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
JUNCTION. AWARDED

An injunction was awarded by Judge
Mason IN the suit of Flatford VS.. Flat
FORD, IN Stafford, enjoining and re-
strainlng MIR. c. A. Bolts from further
exercising possession over Coal Landing
until further order of the court. and
Mr.. VIM. w. Butzner was appointed
receiver to take charge OF the property
and rent it until further order of the
eo1lrf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
HON. ROOSEVELT PAGE
Announces Candidacy for Governorship


Hon. Roosevelt Page, representing
Hanover county in the House of Dele
gates, has announced himself a candi-
date in the next gubernatorial contest.
| will be candidate for Governor
Of Virginia, he declared, "and | feel
that am going TO win.
Many of my friends, not only in
Hanover, but in various parts of the
State, have requested me to enter the
race, and unless circumstances positive
ly prevent, ! will do so.
These circumstances are merely the
campaign costs. If the State Demo-
cratic Committee makes it prohibitive
for man of moderate means to run
for Governor, will, of course, be pre-
vented from entering the race, but il
conditions are as ! think they will be. /
will be a candidate, Virginia 8
next Governor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
BROCK ROAD PERSONALS

Brock Road, Va. March 3, 1910.
Owing 10 lack of pastor at Goshen
church. there was only a small crowd
out Sunday to the prayer-meeting.
Mrs. s. l.. Pritchet has as her guests
Misses Susie Todd and Lottie Kent.
Misses Grace Swift and Girty Cs.ew-
ming are guests of Miss Nettie PAYNE.
Messrs. Zebulon Payne and George
kishpaugh were guests recently of Mr..
j. p. Payne, near Finchville.
Mr.. c. A. Talley is sick at his home.
near here.
MIR. Beale Garner, Of Spotsylvania C.
h, spent Wednesday with Mr.. b. F..
Payne. --''--'~1.~
Mr.. Henry Garner, of 10. "a ~
Hotel, keeps quite sick. X 3,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
HUNT CLUB DATES

The Tomohawk Hunt Club announces
the hunt fixtures for the remainder of
March as follows:
March 10-Grymes' Gate, 2:30 p. m.
March 17-Berkeley's Trestle, 2:30
p. m.
March A-Grasty's Mill, 2:30 p. m.
March 3l-Orange to Rapidan, 2:30
p. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
LIEUT.. A. G. BILLINGSLEY RETIRED

Orders have been issued by Governor
Mann placing Lieut. A. G.. Billingsley
on the retired list. This was done at
Lieut.. Billingsley's request, after a
service of twelve years faithfully per-
formed. He has made good record
and the service loses a fine officer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
RICHMOND FOR ANNEXATION

By vote of IL to z, the Richmond
board OF aldermen adopted the ordi-
nance providing for the annexation of
Manchester to Richmond.
This is practically the final action on
the matter so far as Richmond is con-
eerned, as the mayor will approve the
proposition. Ii is now for Manchester
to say whether il will come in.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
SHOT THROUGH WINDOW

Lou Williams, colored, is anxious to
know who shot 30 cal;ore ball through
her window Monday night. The ball
lodged in the we'll on the opposite side
OF the room. 1t was lucky that no one
was in the way.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
DIED IN ALEXANDRIA

Mrs. John T. Henderson died We'd
nesday at her home, in Alexandria, aged
so years. She was a native of King
George county. and the body was brought
to this city and taken to King George
for burial.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
GOVERNMENT SEED
FOR STAFFORDIANS

Judge r. II. L. Chichester is in re-
eeipt of lot of garden seed sent by
Senator-I.ios. ). Martin from Agrii-
cultural Department at Washington.
Judge Chichester will distribute them
amongst the farmers of his county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
STEAMER DELAYED

Owing to heavy fogs steamer Lam
caster, due here Wednesday night, did
not arrive till 1880 Thursday night and
left on return trip as soon as freight
could be unloaded and new freight taken
on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
LIEUT.. A. G. BlLlINGSlEY
Retires From Military Service at His
Own Request.

First Lieutenant Addison G. Billings
ley, of Company L, in fredericksburg,
at his own request, has been placed on
the retired list of Virginia volunteers
by AdJutant-General Anderson. His
rank is the same as he occupied in active
service.
This leaves a vacancy in the list of
commissioned officers Of the Washing
ton Guards, which will be filled by cleo
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
PURCHASE OF TIMBER LAND

MIR. S. E. Foster, of this city, has
purchased of Mrs. Sarah Barger, of
baltimore, large tract of timber land
near Bristow, Prince William county.
Terms private.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05

Two little children Of Cy. Dunaway,
aged six and ten, were playing in the
woods near their home, in Northumber-
land county. The elder built fire and
his little sister, in some way, fell in,
burning TO crisp, and dying immedi-
ately.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
IS A CAROLINE MAN

Benjamin Arnold, who has assumed
his duties as collector Of customs at
Richmond, is a native of Caroline
county, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. II. s.
Arnold. of that county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCK
EGGS AND CHICKS

In our columns today will be seen the
advertisement of Boscobel Poultry
Farm, where you can get chickens,
either just out of shell or older, and
eggs for Matching on order.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
FISH

There are small arrivals of fresh fish.
NO herrings or shsd yet, Some good
rock, perch and pike came in Thursday.
They are high, but this weather viii
bring them down.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
DELEGATE ELECTED

Acorn Lodge. |. o. o. F., has elected
Rev. Decatur Edwards delegate to
Grand Lodge, which meets in Danville
in May, with Mr.. w. S. Hit as alter
nate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
BAPTIzIHe

Eleven converts were baptized at the
Baptist church Wednesday night by
Rev, X. A. Williams, the pastor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
EGGS TIC.

There has been another decline in
eggs and arrivals are heavy. The best
for basket fresh eggs is tic. per dozen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05
MOVING SIDE TRACKS

Workmen of the R., F. & p. r. R.
have been busy moving the side tracks
where the new depot will be located.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05

Good five-room dwelling on Main
street. adjoining property of Mr.. Geo.
Mroten. Price right to quick buyer.
This property will be in demand and in
crease much in value as soon as the
new depot is started.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-05

Mr.; Henry Garner, of ~
Hotel, keeps quite sick. \
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-22
NOT AN ISOLATED CASE.

Now that the Idaho Southern
branch from Miner to this place
is in active operation, Oakley
people having freight to be ship
ped to them here may stand a
chance OF receiving it in some
thing like a reasonable time,
which seems never to have been
the case when shipped through
Burley. Wherever the fault lies,
whether at Burley or else where,
household goods shipped to this
place from Elgin, Oregon-less
than 500 mile-have not vet ar
rived, and the owner (the wri-
ter) has been unable to even get
trace of them, though freig ghters
Fl ON Burlev have been instructed
to be continually on the watch
and to make frequent inquiry for
them. A marked copy of the
paper containing this protest
will be mailed to each of the ex-
ecutive heads Of the Oregon
Short Llne and the O. X. & ~,
and ii that should not bring re-
suits. perhaps suit for dam
ages may.
Since the above was put in
type Freighter Thompson in
formed the writer h at h e
boxes consigned h a d arrived
Tuesday at Burley, and would
be brought to Oakley S soon as
the waybill followed, so that
there is a chance of receiving
the goods before railroading be-
comes obsolete.