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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-12-01
Increasing Corn Crops.

This years corn crop is the
largest on the record. 1t tops the
crop of 1909 by 349,OOO,OOO bushels
and places the new mark at 3,121,-
100000 bushels. Corn is about IL
cents cheaper than a year ago. so
the seasons crop is probably worth
the same as last years.
But we need not consider money
values which are established in
speculative markets. The fact is
the farmers have more corn than
last year to feed their stock.
The packers give as one explana-
ton of the high price of hogs the
shortage of feed. This shortage
must be made up in great measure
by the bumper corn crop. More
over, the farmer has learned to
value his corn. 1t is his bank re-
serve. AS he learns to value it, so
will he learn to improve it.
Indications are plentiful that
great and valuable as the corn crop
now is. exceeding all others in
quantity and worth, an average
yield of between rs and 20 bushels
to the acre is far below the posi-
bilities. The reclaimed lands of
Southeastern Missouri have made
68 bushels to the acre this. A
man in Massachusetts secured 1877
bushels from a single acre. 1t has
been proved time and again that
improved methods will make so
bushel average the tule. g..
Corn crops of 5.OOO,0O0.OOO bush
els are a prospect and the realiza-
ton involves no increase of acre
age A tyro can see that the
future contains nothing to delight
the soul of the peSsimist. Prosper
ity and the corn crop travel hand
in hand.-Ex.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
JUDGE TEBsS INJURED
Struck BY Car In Washington.

Judge Richard H. Tebbs. of Lees
burg. a widely known member of the
Virginia bar, was probably fatally in
Jured in an accident In Seventh street.
south Of Q street N. w.. Washington.
Monday aftemooo at 4:40 O'Clock. He
was knocked down and dragged several
yards under the fender OF a car of the
Capital Traction Company, and was
picked up unconscious and taken to q
hospitaL His condition is critical.
lodge Tebbs suffered q double
compound fracture of the bones of both
legs. q badly sprained left ankle,
the fracture of several ribs on the left
side, and numerous wounds on the head
and face. The hospital physicians say
the wounds are not necessarily fatal,
but that the shock. and the possibility
OF internal injuries. make bis condition
very serious.
Judge Tebbs. accompanied by r. C,
law partner, and j. l. Murray
Of Ballston, Va, interested witt
Judge Tebbs in Washington rea
estate, which they inspected, was cross
ing Seventh street, where excavation
are being made. Judge Tebbs wal
talking on business matters. He fail
70 notice the approach of car. wher
he stepped to the middle of the track
Before his friends eound warn him ans
before the motorman could apply tbs
brakes, the car struck Judge Tebbs.
The car and trailer were crowded, anc
there was considerable excitement. A
thousand persons gathered around ths
prostrate man, who had been pullec
frona under the car with great difficulty
having been wedged between the bot
tom OF the car and the fender.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
HENRY c. STUART

II seems from the statements
made by Mr.. Stuart that the Gus
tom officials at NewYork were rather
previous in charging him with snug
Cling: for he says he got from the
consul general in Paris. the custom
officials in France and the purser Of
the ship all the information possible
60 be obtained as TO what articles a
resident Of this country could bring
without tariff duty. and that he
brought only such articles. All
the other articles which were duti-
able he declared or and gave notice in
the usual way. A few days ago the
rules and regulations of the custom
Office were changed, of which change
Mr.. Stuart was not informed. Mr..
Stuart would not attempt To evade
the laws Of his country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
DETAINED At CUSTOM HOUSE
Baggage Of Mr.. and Mrs. n. c. Stuart
Held For Additional Duties.

Clothing and jewelry to the value OF
more than 5000, according TO the es-
innate Of customs officers. We're dis
covered Saturday among the undeclared
goods in trunks belonging 20 Mr.. and
Mrs. II. c. Stuart. of Virginia. who
arrived on the Msuretania, from Liver
pool. at New York Saturday.
This led TO the detention Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Stuart for several hours and to a
hearing before George Smyth. acting
surveyor of the port MIR. Stuart ex-
planned that the failure 10 declare the
property had been due TO misunder-
standing.
Mr.. Stuart who is prominent in Nir-
ginia politics and n nephew Of Gen. J.
F. b. Stuart Of Confederate fame. said
he had misunderstood the customs pro-
visions regarding residents and non
residents Of this country. The unde-
csared goods, he said. were the proper
~ of his wife, who had been living
abroad for more than two years, max
ing her, in his belief. a non resident.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart's luggage con-
sisted Of Is trunks and 10 small pieces
Of hand baggage. Mrs. Stuart told
John Z. O'COnnor. deputy surveyor.
that the value of goods she had bought
abroad did not exceed $500. Examina-
ton revealed many pairs of silk stock
ings and tights. fur coat. valued by
the custom officials at s.. 600: Is gowns.
and jewelry valued at $500. The
jevelry included several watches. dia-
mond rings and a pearl and ruby neck
lace.
Mr.O'Connor determined upon a rigid
inspection when Mrs. Stuart told him.
IN reply to questions. that the gown she
wore was made over" The deputy
surveyor pointed out to her that il was
apparently new and of late fashion.
Mrs. Stuart asserted that she was a
nonresident and refused to reply to
further questions.
At the hearing Mr.. Smyth ordered all
luggage Of MIR. and Mrs. Stuart re-
moved to the public stores for inspec-
ton.
Examination of Mrs. Stuart baggage
revealed about 81. 900 worth of property
as appraised by the Inspector. The Of
heers expect that Mr.. Stuart will paw
duty Of about 81. 500. In the trunks
were receipted bills representing an
expenditure abroad of 1000 francs.
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart said they would
pay whatever duty was demanded. but
probably would seek later to recover
any excess amount they felt had been
collected They will remain at the
Waldorf-AstOria until the matter is
cleared up.
Mr.. Stuart said:
II know the law. and am going to
stand by my rights am sorry that
this whole thing has attracted so much
attention and the superfiuous vigilance
OF the customs officers has put me in
this queer light
After the conference with Mr.. and
Mrs Stuart. George Smyth, a deputy
surveyor of the port, said.
Il am sure that the declaration wss
made out in good faith and that there
was no intention on the part of Mr. and
Mrs. Stuart TO evade the payment of
duties.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
THE ROADS

The days for bodybuilding are on
US now. Very little. if anything.
can be done in the cold winter
months. Spring. summer and early
fall months should be taken advan-
tage Of. A good start has been made
in getting the approval Of the people
by popular vote. Authority for
the issuance of bonds has been grant
ed by the court and weather condi-
tons are favorable for this work.
We trust that no time will be lost.
We have in this county Board of
Road Commissioners. who are gen.
tsemen of ability and who are deeply
interested in this work. We know
that they viii do what is right in the
premises
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
PARIsIANs EAT CROW
Declare II Coco and Also Smack Lips
Over Python Stew

Declare II Coco and Also Smack Lin,
Over Python Stew
Paris. MAY 30.-Paris. which adores
the unusual is talking OF a remark.
able dinner given by the Geological
society. OF which an omclet OF ostrich
eggs headed the menu. followed by
courses Of python and boa constructor.
roast Of gazelle from Africa. porcu.
pine and crow following and for des.
sert cactus
The promoters OF the banquet. some
OF them eminent scientists. smackeVt
their lips over the python deiicacy and
pronounced the porcuplne to have IN
equaled favor
Some OF the guests drew the line at
boa constructor and crow. but those
who tasted all dishes say the meats
served ordinarily are not more deli.
cious
1t was the object OF the promoters
OF the dinner TO prove that these un-
usual wild animals and reptiles can
be cultivated for food to replace the
meats now in vogue.
Among those present was Prince
Bonaparte. who pronounced the menu
most appetizing
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
TWO KILLED IN AUTO WRECK
Machine, Running at High Speed,
Crashes Into Bridge Abutment.

'"-~"e' nonn'ne AZ 7tah speed,
Crashes Into Bridge Abutment.
Washington. Pa. May 3O.--John Da-
tig. manager of the 4. ]. Young Pack
Ing company. OF this city. and Harry
Wheatley. one OF the best known mu-
sicians OF this city. were instantly kill
ed. while Charles Rabbit. an electri-
clan, was fatally injured, when the eu-
tomobile. In which the three were
travelling at a high rate OF speed.
crashed into the concrete abutment of
bridge OF the Monongahela & Wash
ingtop railroad near Washington.
The three men were returning from
q banquet OF the Loyal Order of Moose
at Mariana and were attempting to
break a speed record when the acct
dent occurred at a dangerous point
A peculiar feature OF the case is
the fact that Saturday Mrs. Datlg had
asked her husband to dispose OF the
large touring car he had recently pur-
chased, stating that the night before
she had dreamed he had been killed
In the new car Her husband laughed
al her fears and soon afterwards start
ed on the fatal journey
The car was travelling at about Fifty
miles an hour when II struck the
abutment. The car was wrecked and
Datis and wheatley were thrown
against the masonry with such force
that their bodies were horribly man
gled.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
THE ASSEMBLY HOME AND
SCHOOL.

The removal OF the Home and
School from this city or its abolish
ment. as was suggested at the recent
Presbyterian Assembly at Lewis
burg. w. Va. would have been 8
severe blow and distinct loss to this
city and the general public. as well
as to the great conservative church
TO which il is attached. All are 10
be congratulated at the final action
Of the Assembly in refusing 70 re-
move il.
This institution is of the greatest
good and benefit to its beneficiaries,
il is a splendid charity: it has done
iDcalculable service. Besides it has
brought to this city residents who
are educated. Christian. cultured
people, whose very presence in the
community has been and is Of great
value and benefit. In addition it
has brought business TO Us. In every
department of this city's life this
Home and School has been of great
good. The church has no nobler.
holier charity benefaction and bless
ing than it, and this city has in every
way. moral. intellectual. commercial
and Christian. derived benefit from
it.
In the name Of all of our people
we thank those who championed the
Home and School in the Assembly.
and we hope all will unite in an earn
est effort for its permanent upbuild-
fnu
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
BUC BITE CRIPPLEs KAISER
sting Of Insect on Hands Prevents His
Signing State Documents.

Berlin, May 3O.-Emperor William is
experiencing some Inconvenience be
cause of an eruption on the right hand
caused by the bite OF an insect. The
court physicians say there is no dan.
ger of serious consequences from the
Irritation. which they expect will dis
appear within a few days. but they
have opened and treated the affected
part against the possible development
OF blood poisoning.
For the time being his majesty has
delegated the signature Of state docu
ments TO Crown Prince Frederick VII
liam. and all urgent DEGREES win ap
pear with the double signatures OF the
crown prince and the imperial chan
cellor. DR.. Won Pollweg
preceded by the notation: by order
OF the emperor"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
PUBLIC SALE

| will sell at public auction Saturday.
June the 4th, 1910, at 10. 80 a. m. z.
Port Royal, Va, at the residence of the
late I. b. Thornton, the household fur
niture, consisting of four bedroom sets
IN handsome old mahogany and oak.
parior set, diningroom set, carpets. rugs.
Dedding and other articles. Also buggy
and corn harvester. Terms cash.
Miss Title G. Thornton.
Zom4 Per J. T r
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
NORTH INVITES coKFEDsRAIEs
Massachusetts, UBion Veterans Want
Former Foes As Guests.

The Grand Army Of the Republic post
at Springfield. Mass. has extended a
most cordial invitation to A. 2. Hill
Camp of Confederate Veterans. of
Petersburg, 20 visit that post on the
Fourth Of July and take part with it in
the observance of Independence Day.
The invitation will be acted on by the
camp at its next meeting, and it Is ex-
peeted that large number of the men,
bes will accept
The invitation was endorsed by the
city OF Springfield. A p. Hill Camp is
requested to wear Confederate uniforms
and march under its Confederate flag
Springfield post was not among a
number Of Massachusetts posts that
recently filed protests with Senator
Lodge against the erection OF the Gen.
Lee statue in Statuary Hall at Wash
ington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.

NOOTrecteu BY Simon Hlrsh & BrO.)
Wheat, $l.00 TO s1.05; corn. ~ to 70;
meal, Sl.7O 10 $l.75; oats, 60 TO 50; old
hens. live, IL to ID; dressed, Is to l6;
spring chickens, % to %, h.; eggs,
- to ~; lard, 10 to l6; ducks; live,
%; country hams, 16 to l8; bacon sides,
Is; Irish potatoes, 40 to so; lambs,
81. so to 81; hides, green, z; dry
salted, 10 to II; dry hides, 10 to Is: calf
skins No. i, $l.00 TO $l.25; baled hay,
SIS to $40 per ton; live hogs, to 8;
beef, live weight, 3 to 4;pork, to 10;
wool, % to Is per Id; veal. to z; sweet
potatoes. $l.00 to $1.10; seed Early
Rose potatoes, IS to rs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
llouoR MUST be
PROPERLY MARKED

On and after July /. 1910, distiiIers
and rectihers of whiskey will be re-
quired by the internal revenue laws to
mark and brand in plain letters whether
the spirits are made from grain or fruit.
III the spirits are produced from ma
terisl other than grain, the cask, barrel,
OF other package, must be marked
imitation whiskey."
The new law is the result of the
efforts on the part Of DIR. Wiley, of the
u. 8. Department of Agriculture, %
compel manufacturers of liquor TO let
the consumer know exactly what kind
Of whiskey he 10 drinking. At the
present time there Is no law which COM
pels tie disiiiiez or rcctifier to brand
ltplsor In such . manner that the public
may be certain what il IL Buying.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
Mr.. STUART PAYS DUTY
81. 40 Required To Secure Release OF
Wife's Trunk.

Henry C. Stuart. of Elk Garden. Va.
has received his trunks. which were
seized on the. arrival of the Stuart
family in New York from Europe on
the Mauretania.
Mr.. Stuart paid 81. 49O to get the
trunks, that amount of duty having
been levied on goods not contained in
his declaration of dutiabie objects.
which were assessed by the appraisers
at 5000.
The articles consisted Of gowns. a
seal skin coat, bolts Of dress goods. and
q miscellaneous collection Of goods of
foreign manufacture.
Mrs. Stuart had been abroad for two
years with her daughter. maid and a
governess- Mr.. Stuart went to Paris in
March to bring them back That he
failed to declare dutisbie goods was due
TO the fact that ne was not aware Of a
recent ruling of the Treasury Depart
ment
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
NORRIS JEwELRY STORE

For silverware and fine jewelry. The
public has grown TO know that any
piece of jewelry or silverware that
comes from The Norris Store is to be
relied upon. With increased facilities
and more room We can properly show
our exclusive line of fine goods, which
we feel sure will prove OF interest to
prospective buyers and it is fact that
for quality Norris prices are invariably
the loUast
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
MARRIAGES

The marriage of Miss Alice II. Ker-
sey, OF Richmond, to DIR. K. o. Nun
dln. OF Louisa, will take place at the
residence of the bride, June 4.
Mrs. j. ID. Webster has issued invita-
tons to the marriage of her daughter,
Eva, to c. Nj. Hopkins, June /. at
Epiphany Episcopal Church, Manassas.
John Donovan was married May 2ls,
70 Miss Eva Geneva Gordon at the
home of the brides parents in Richmond
county. Mr.. Donovan was formerly
from England. Rev. B. F. Hudson
ofhciated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
NOTICE TO THE pIrRIIc

The eo-partnership heretofore exist
ing between the undersigned under the
name, Piedmont Real Estate Agency. is
tins day by mutual consent dissolved.
Mr.. Graves will pay all debts of the
said co-partnership and retains the said
business. N. B. Kinsey,
mnsW4W Lee j. Graves
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
HUMAN TARGET RIDDLED
Soldier Took Nap In Line Of Fire Dur.
ing Target Practice.

ING ar9ct PrScbce.
Monterey. Cal. May 30.-A human
target for bullets fired in long range
practice by soldiers at Monterey Pre-
sidio. Private Claude Hetherton. OF
Company X. Thirteenth infantry. was
shot again and again. bullets being
pumped into him for hours after the
first crippled him. Hetherton breathed
his last just a few seconds after the
terrible mistake had been discovered
He had been sent out on the long
range TO measure ground, etc. and IL
is presumed that he lay down for a
nap directly in the line OF firing when
practice shooting began later. After
several hours OF firing. when an ex-
animation OF the targets was being
made. his r0dy was found. Scores of
bullets hal hit him or riddied his
clothing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
White Hair Turns Black.

Waynesboro. Md. May 80. Mrs.
jarrett Pittman. OF near McConnells-
burg. eighty years of age. whose head
has been covered for a decade with
snow white hair. is creating no end OF
surprise for her neighbors and friends
by growing very dark hair.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
KINGS 1880, 900 FUNERAL
Astounding Expense OF Edwards Bur
iai to Be Investigated.

NstouHuIn9 EhpcnSe OF EDWARDS Bur.
isi to Be Investigated.
London. May 80. - King Edwards
funeral. with its attendant expenses.
cost Sl.500.G00. which expense will be
betrayed from the public purse
King George was stunned when he
heard Of the huge outlay and is having
the accounts investigated and vouched
for.
There is great Joy in Windsor since
the new king and queen let 1t be
know nthat they will make Windsor
Castle their chief residence. Already
the private apartments are being made
over for them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
MONEY TO LOAN

Money to loan on country and city
real estate IN sums to suit the borrower.
Wanted-A few pieces of real estate.
for which | will pay cash. Granville X.
Swift, attorney-at-law, Rooms 1920
(Embrey) Law Building.
al6seod2m lw2m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
UNDERTAKEN

| am fully equipped to dc all class of
undertaking work. Caskets, from the
simplest TO the best, at reasonable
prices Can furnish hearse and good
team at shortest notice. w. B. Cow
ington, Bowling Green, Va. ml7-3m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
Kansas Needs 10000 Harve.t Men.

Kansas Needs 10000 Harvest Men.
Topeka, Kan. May 3O.-Kansas will
need 10000 harvest hands this year.
according to & statement made by
Charles Harris. director of the state
free employment bureau. This is about
1000 more than were needed last year.
Harvest viii not begin. Mr.. Harris
says. before June 20. and possibly not
before June %.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
EGGS For MATCHING

From Prize Winners. S. C. White,
Buff and Brown Leghorns. $l.00 for IL
eggs, 500 for IS eggs, g. so for 81
eggs. John L. Brooks, Vienna Poultry
Yards, fredericksburg, Va
a2l2m m3Is2
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
Mythical Lumber Company.

Last spring they issued a note in
the name Of the non-existent United
Lumber company for $50. Oo0. Although
this corporation had no standing what.
ever. they made II appear to have
earned $4,000. and these proceeds
were used to pay interest on other Sc.
curiues and notes.
A second mortgage was Issued on
the Crump Brick company. Of New
Jersey. for $4,000. A first mortgage
Of $4,000 fully covered the value of
the property. but the company's funds
were used for the second"
1t is asserted that the Crump COM
pany was founded by Crawford several
years ago. when he believed he had
discovered new chemical process for
the manufacture OF brick. II is said
nevef-t TO have been successful
Other checks for amounts varying
from $4,000 10 $4,000 are said TO
have been dashed by the Crawfords.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
S. S. KAUFMAN's JEWELRY STORE

For fine watches, jewelry and silver.
We have completed remodeling our
store, and with Increased facilities for
displaying our large stock of the finest
quality wares. now enables anyone to
make rare selection of up-to-date
goods. Our store of sixteen years
standing. our goods, our entieing prices.
and our fair treatment need no intro
duction. A call will convince you.
ml4-slm-I7-l1m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
Fast CONTINUED 2i pax.-

: Butte. Mont. May 30.-Twenty-one
days without food with the exception
Of water and lemon and orange juice
is the record established by Henry
Roberts, Of this city,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY.

Fine prices paid for country hams,
bacon, calves, lambs, chickens, eggs
and country produce in general.
Harris & Bro,
iapl4-6m fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
MONEY To LOAN

In sums Of $500 and upwards, real
estate security. Apply to Chichester &
Chichester, ATTORNEYS. Ia II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
WANTED

Fifteen fresh cows. Must be good
mixers. Chatham Dairy Farm.
m27ls3t.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
WIN h HEARST ROBBED
chases Thief who &C, Fat Wallet an,
Corners Him.

Chases Thief Who Get Fat Wallet and
Corners HIM.
London. May 80 A telegram to
Lloyd's news agency from Milan says
that William Randolph Hearst was
robbed there on Friday. The robbery
took place in Cathedral square. and
the thief. who was caught by Mr..
Hearst. got a wallet containing $40.
900 In notes. which was recovered.
Mr.. Hearst. who was walking in the
square with a woman friend. noticed
man lodging him. Finally the feI.
low approached and picked Mr..
Hearst's pocket and ran. Mr.. Hearst
pursued him hotly. driving him into a
shop. where he kept him until the ar
rival of the police. In his night the
thief threw away the wallet. which
was picked up by his companion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
iapl4-6n
REAL ESTATE WANTED

We have buyers for real estate on
Potomac and Rsppahannock Rivers.
List your property with US at once.
Piedmont Real Estate Agency,
If Fredericksburg. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-31
WOOL WANTED

Highest cash price paid for wool.
j. r. Rawlings & Son.