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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
MOTHER AND CHILD DEAD
Mrs. Rodgers and Baby Succumb to
Burns Received in Accident.

Mrs. Della Rodgers, wife of Mr.
Mason G. Rodgers. who was so horn,
bly, burned by the explosion OF an OIL
can at her home Wednesday died late
Wednesday evening, and the little
nine-months- old child, Lawrence, who
was also badly burned and was taken
to the hospital, died Wednesday night
from the effects of the burns, and was
buried in the coffin with its mother.
Mrs. Rodgers is survived by her hus-
band, her parents. Mr.. and Mrs: ). q.
A. Estes; three brothers, Messrs.
Quincy, Mack and Walter Estes, and
one sister, Mrs. Gordon Musselman, all
of this city.
The funeral took place Thursday at
4:30 p. IN. from the home, conducted
by Rev. John K. Rosebro. lntermen'
was made in the City Cemetery.
Pallbearers Messrs. Geo. Perry, w.
l.. Brannan, Jas. c. Rowe. Hugh
Herndon, j. b. Proctor and Willie
Young.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
MONTAGUE BRADFORD
Mr.. c. Delevan Montague Wins Bed
ford County Bride.

Miss Selene Norvell Radford, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Lucie Randolph Chambllss
Radford and Of the late Winston Rad
ford, and granddaughter of the late
Capt. Winston Radford and Brig. Gen.
John Randolph Chambliss, was married
to MIR. Charles Delevan Montague, OF
Fredericksburg, on Wednesday even
ing, Aug. 18th, at six O'Clock, at st;
Stephens church, at Forest, Bedford
county, Va.
The church was handsomely deco
rated and it was a beautiful wedding.
Rev. Chas. Scott, formerly of Freder-
icksburg, performed the ceremony.
The bride was given away by her
cousin, Mr.. duVal Radford. Miss An
ME f. Radford, a sister of the bride,
was the maid of honor, and the best
man was Mr.. Gunyon M. Harrison, OF
Fredericksburg. The bridesmaids were
Misses Salle Rayland West, Ellen du-
Val Radford, Marianne Mathews Mel
son, of Forest; Martchen Flemer, OF
Westmoreland; Emily Page Amber
and Ethel Nelson, of Lynchburg
groomsmen were Messrs. Morris Reamy,
Alfred Preston, Guerrant Cosby and F.
Page Nelson. The ushers were Messrs.
Winston c. Radford, T. Judson Wright,
Thomas Scott, Christian Hutter Book
er Hutter, John Y. Mason, of Lynch
burg; Ashton West and Bruce Kinloch
Nelson, of Forest.
A reception was held after the re-
hearsal on Tuesday night, Aug. 10th,
at "Waverly," the home Of Capt. and
Mrs. T. S. West.
The bride is a most attractive and
accomplished young lady. The groom
is one of Fredericksburg rising young
men, member of the firm of Harrison
G. Montague, and has a host of friends
who wish him and his bride the great
est happiness and prosperity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
ATTORNEYS NEARLY FIGHT
Charges in The Case Were Dismissed.

A long and lively session Of Justice
Dannehrs court was held Thursday.
The case of Frank Jackson, charged
with larceny of quart of liquor and
s. from William Berkley, came up.
Mr.. Ben Purvis represented jackson,
and Mr.. F. w. Coleman, Berkeley. A
number Of witnesses on both sides were
examined. Berkeley stated that Jackson
had unlocked the box and taken the
quart of liquor Jackson testified he had
bought the liquor from Berkeley for fifty
cents. A number of other witnesses
were examined. Both charges were dis
missed by the justice. The two attorneys
in the case had some sharp cross firing
and uncomplimentary remarks were
passed. They used such language
against each other as crazy, shyster,
lacking brains, etc, finally getting so
personal that Justice Dannehl called
the attorneys to order. The climax was
reached when Mr.. Purvis in his argu-
ment made personal remark
about Mr.. Coleman, whereupon the
latter sprang to his feet and called Mr..
Purvis a liar and started to strike him,
when two officers got between the
belligerents. Justice Dannehl gave them
reprimand. Argument was resumed
and the case finally closed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
JUSTICES COURTS IN SPOTSYlvANIA
Heavy Penalties For Carrying Con-
cealed Weapons Other Cases.

Wednesday was special term of
CORTLAND district justices court held at
Spotsylvania c. H., the following JUS
tees presiding: ]. ID. Waller, II. A.
Garner and B. F. Eastburn.
The first case was Commonwealth V.
Edgar Lee, colored, for carrying con
cealed pistol and metal knucks. The
accused plead guilty to the charge and
was sentenced to II months in Jail and
fined 500, which will mean about 10
months on the State road force in lieu
of the Jail sentence and fine. Lee IS
the same one who was prosecuted al
the last term Of the court for the killing
of Tack Dawson. An appeal was noted
from the justices decision and the case
will be heard at the next term OF the
Circuit court.
The next cases were Commonwealth
v. Robinson, colored, found guilty OF
an unlawful attempt to injure and DIS
figure By swapping pistol at Addle
lett. white. The same being INSIDE
meanor, the justices sentenced Robin
son to II months in Jail. Common
wealth V. Robinson, unlawful attempt
on the life of Eddie Smith, white. Inc
same being a misdemeanor, the JUS
tees sentenced him to II months in
Jail Commonwealth V. Robinson, same
offence on Willie Lewis, colored, the
same being a misdemeanor, the JUS
tees sentenced him to II months IN
iail Commonwealth v. Robinson, car
rying concealed weapons, sentenced TO
s months in Jail and fined $50. Com
monwealth v. Robinson, resisting Off,
Ger in making arrest, sentenced and
fined $50, which will mean that Robin
son will get nearly 3 years on the
State road force in lieu Of his Jail sen
fences.
The court is generally congratulated,
as too many concealed weapons are
carried, which result in other offences,
and the only way to stop crime is TO
make object lessons of the offenders.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
ARCTIC REsCUERs WRECKED

Danish Expedition Comes to Grief
But Help Arrives in Time.
Copenhagen. Aug. l9.-Captain FL
mar Mikkelsen and his expedition
which sailed June 20. 1909. on the Dan
ish Arctic ship Alabama, to search fo'
the bodies OF the Erickson Greenland
expedition, were wrecked during th'
winter on the coast of East Green
land according to adyices received
here.
Captain Mikkelsen and the entire
party were saved, and succeeded II
effecting landing on Shannon Island
of the coast of King William Land
From this point they were recent!
rescued by another ship.
News OF the escape Of the party
and their rescue was brought to from
soc. Norway, by a steamer cruising II
the Polar sea.
The expedition for which Captain
Mikkelsen was searching when th'
Alabama was wrecked was that o
Mylius Erickson, who persisted II
November, 1907, while trying to re
turn from the north coast of Green
land by way of the ice. He was ac
companied by Liteutenants Havei
and Broenlund Lieutenant Broen
lund's body was found in a crevic'
and was buried there, but the otne
bodies were not found, owing to thu
heavy snowfall.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
LIEUTEkANTS ELECTED
Washington Guards Name c. Delevan
Montague and George ID. Rowe as
Officers.

At a meeting of the Washington
Guards, 20. L, LIST Regt. Va: Unity,
held in the arrnory Thursday night. Mr..
c. Delevan Montague was elected LIST
lieutenant of the company and Mr..
George D. Rowe End lieutenant, both
elections being unanimous. The two
fill the vacancies caused by the retire
ment of Lieut.. Billingsley some months
back and the resignation Of Lieut..
Leavell few days since.
Mr.. Montague and Mr.. Rowe will, no
doubt, make the company excellent
officers. as both have had military train
ing and experience. MIR. Montague is
a graduate of the Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and Mr.. Rowe was member
of the company some time ago.
We congratulate the company on its
selection and feel assured that with the
assistance of these two officers Capt.
T. M. Larkin, who is recognized as one
of the best officers in the State service,
will soon have a company second to
nOnp
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
MISSIONARY UNION
At SALEM CHURCH

The following ladies of this city at
tended the Missionary Union of Goshen
Baptist Association at Salem Church,
in Spotsylvania county, Wednesday; .
Mrs. Mary Quinn Hicks, Mrs. J. ?.
Rowe, Mrs. Bessie Moon, Mrs. b. X.
Crismond, Mrs. o. J. Owens, Mrs. M.
S. Chesley, Mrs. Eleanor Williams,
Miss Bessie Arnold, Mrs. j. F. Gould
man. Sr.. Mrs. NJ. Z. Tompkins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
GOV. MANN FILES DEMURRER

Hon. r. Z. Byrd, attorney for Gov.
Mann. in Law and Equity Court in
Richmond Wednesday, in the case OF
John II. Farmer against Gov. Mann,
an action for damages for $40, 900,
filed the demurrer, which states that
the declaration is not sufficient in law.
As the court is in vacation argument
will not be heard until the second Mon
day in September.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
ON INSPECTION TRIP

Mr.. J. T. Mastin, Of the State BOARD
of Charities and Corrections, was here
Wednesday and examined the city jail,
aims house and Charity School. He
also went to Spotsylvania c. H., where
he examined the condition of the jai
there. He found all in good condition
and was well pleased. He went &c
Stafford C. H. Thursday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
THE B. B. C. EXCURSION

The Brannan Bible Class excursion
party returned here safely shortly al,
ter midnight Wednesday night. 46C
tickets were sold here and others taker
on at stations swelled the crowd tc
over 500. A pleasant day was spent.
Luna Park was the gathering point al
night and the amusements there were
enjoyed by the crowd:
Several arrivals from Frederlcks-
burg of parties who left here on Z p
m. train TO return with excursionists
reported the wooden mills fre ana th'
news cast gloom over the crowd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
ANTI-SAL00N LEAGUE
OPENS HEADQUARTERS

The Fredericksburg Anti-Saloon
League has opened headquarters in
second story of Willis Building, corner
Commerce and Princess Anne streets.
A large banner has been hung across
the front of the office with bright
colored letters reading: Headquarters
of the Fredericksburg Antl-Saloon
League
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
Mr.. BENJAMIN GARRISON DEAD

Mr.. Benjamin Garrison died at his
home at Onville, Stafford, Wednesday
night of tuberculosis, aged 30 years.
He is survived by his wife, l small son,
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Brawner
Garrison; a sisters, Mrs. Chas. E. Wright
and Mrs. Andrew j. Bowling, of this
city, and Misses Bessie and Emma
Garrison, and brothers, Mr.. r. c. and
+. V. Garrison.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
MARRIED IN WASHINGTON

William F. Jewell, of Plains, and
Josephine Haley, of Broad Run; George
F. Taylor and Roberta B. Lacey, both
of Madison county; Troy Lindsay, of
Caroline county, and Julia Cash, Of
Hanover county; Edward S. Stonnell,
of Woodbridge, and Pauline Catlett, of
Buckton, were married in Washington
Thursday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
$50 REWARD

Mr.. Jas. E. Jett, of Potomac Run,
Stafford county, has heard nothing
from his bay mare that was stolen the
latter part Of July. A reward OF $50
is offered for the return Of the mare
and conviction Of thief.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
SUILIvAN-B BROWN

Miss Susie Temple Brown and Walter
Frazier Sullivan, both of Frederlcks-
burg, were married at Rockville, Nj.
Wednesday afternoon by the Rev
Thomas j. Packard. The ceremony took
place at the rectory.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
LARGEST CANTEL0UPES

Mr.. Thomas Curtis. of Stafford,
brought to this Office Friday one of the
largest canteloupes seen here this
season. 1t weighed eighteen and one
half pounds and measures two feet and
seven inches around. Stafford to the
front.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
COMING SALE OF PROPERTY

Attention is called to the advertise
ment in this paper of the property in
this city and in Spotsylvania county,
owned by the late Absalom MCGEE,
which will be sold at public auction on
Thursday, Sept. Is, 1910, by Judge
Alvin T. Embrey and. Mr.. II. Lewis
Wallace, the executors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
FlREMeN EXHAUSTED

Several of the fremen were over
come with heat and smoke at the Wool
en- Mills fire, among them N. Il. Kin
sew. Henry Walters and others.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
Six Killed, Four Hurt in Explosion

Curling, N. F.. Aug. 19.-Six per
sons were killed and four injured by
an explosion on a gasoline ferryboai
midway between st. Georges and
Sandy Point. The boat was wrecked
The explosion shook the bay, and
pieces OF iron and woodwork were
scattered for several hundred feet In
every direction. The upper deck was
torn to pieces. Several passengers
were thrown into the water They
we're not seriously injured, but Of
those who remained aboard only one
escaned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
BURIED NEAR SUMMIT

The body of Hyter E. Lewis, who
was killed by his son-in-law near Rich
mond a few days ago, was taken to ms
old home, in Spotsylvania county, and
buried near Summit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT
Bolin Creme, Aug. 18th, 1910.

Bolin Creme, Aug. 18th, 1910.
Dear Mister President.
| writ u a lettur in The Free Lance
Just fore months ago givin U history
of miself and telin u about them crow
in ruseters. Them bob-tailed Domi-
neckers is still CROWN for you twice a
day. | am aired U Don't talk The
Free Lance, or if U do U don't reed il
keerfuly or U would have sent me that
Post offs. 1t is now or ort to be in the
third class. | shall certinly xpecked
to heer from U by mex male. If |
don't | may git mad.
Yours &c
VIM. c. Digges
X vetrun & X p. NJ. Expecting Appnt-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
NOTICE

There will be lawn party at Hull
Memorial Baptist church on Aug. "a,
beginning at p. m. Proceeds for en-
closing the cemetery. If raining, next
fair niOht
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
Mr.. MoNCURE SEEKS REELECTION

Attorney Robinson Moncure, the dele
gate from Alexandria city and county
in the legislature, has announced that
he will be a candidate for reelection on
the Democratic ticket next year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
r1,pN1TIrRE AT AUCTION

Immediately after the sale, in front
of Law Building, of the Fitzhugh house
ON Hanover St. on Tuesday, Aug. Is, at
noon. some very desirable furniture IN
excellent condition will be sold at auc-
tion in the house.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20

HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY.
Fine prices paid for country hams,
bacon, calves, lambs, chickens, eggs
and country produce in general;
Harris & Bro,
lanl4-6m Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20

MONEY TO LOAN
In sums of $500 and upwards, real
estate security. Apply to Chichester q
Chichester, attorneys. IL u
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20
E0R SALE

Two horses and one mule.
J. B. Washington,
a1s-At Woodfords, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-20

X vetrun & X P. NJ. Expecting App
ment.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-24
HOUSE IS RANSACKED
BY NERW BURGLARS
Nice Little Cleanup Is Made
While Families Are Away
From Home.

Burglars entered the residences OF r. o.
Johnson and w, T. Morris, proprietors
OF the Merchants club on Main street,
who reside in a double house situated at
251 East Second South street Wednesday
night between the hours OF 735 and .
o'clock and after ransacking the premises.
departed with loot valued at $500. En-
trance was gained by opening a pantry
window on the ground floor. the thieves
departing without leaving any clews. A
list OF the stolen properly was given to
the police. who were notified as soon as
the inmates had returned to their homes
Mrs. T. O. Johnson, her daughter Mag
gle, and Mrs. Morris had left the house
TO attend the theater at :35 o'clock, after
barring all OF the windows and locking
the doors. The burglars had evidently
been watching the house and as soon as
the family left. gained entrance and be-
gan a systematic search of the rooms
Every rything WAS turned topsy-turvey
and as rapidly as the various drawers
trunks, suitcases and closets were
searched. the contents were piled in the
center of the various rooms In their
hurry the burglars failed TO find three
diamond rings, owned by Mrs. Morris, who
had taken the precaution TO place them in
n jewelry box and hide the box.
The loot taken consisted of two ladies
gold watches. one ladies' gold chain three
rings, two revDlvers new suit OF cloth
ris, Il new black slk-lined overcoat cuff
buttons. stick pins. silverWare and other
valuable articles, valued at approximate
ly $500.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-24
5 STRANGER IN THE CITY
TAKES HIS OWN LIFE
&. NJ. Quincy of Scranton, Pa,
Commits Suicide in Room
ing-HOuse.

As the result OF an unbalanced mind.
G. NJ. Quincy. also known as Jim
McWlnn OF Scranton. Pa, commit
ted suicide by taking thirty grains OF
strychnine in his room at sc Commercial
street Wednesday shortly before noon.
In dying condition he was taken to
the emergency hospital. where he was
attended by DR.. T.. B. Steele. He died
shortly after reaching the hospital His
undertaking parlors, and an attempt is
being made to locate his relatives.
Mrs. Anna Strom, a chambermaid at
the lodging house. heard the man moan
dying condition. She Immediately
called in the services of a bartender in
an adjoining saloon. whereupon the po-
lice we're notified When the mans room
mysterious note, OF which the police can
make nothing, was found. The note fol-
lows:
John Devers has caused this. and il
poor Nellie Don Hue was alive she could
tell you. Government. you will get
yours. l have caused the death of Nell
lie i never was in love with her. and
said did. but / was with him that even
ing just little before he was shot
Will forgive all but the government. No.
| have caused a little girls death by n
man Devers. who knew moro than Nell.
and / will come back TO earth and ] will
shape the old government II they don't
do better"
From the statements of the chamber
maid, who told the police that Quincy
kept close in his room and passed his
time IN writing numerous letters To some
girl, the police authorities have reached
the conclusion that the man was men
tally deraDged According to the police
authorities. no such person as John Sar-
tion or Nellie Don Hue (Which was prob
ably meant for Nellie DouahUc). have ever.
been known In police circles In this city.
The police learned later that the man
who committed suicide had been solicit
ing for tho Cook Tea and Coffee company
OF Salt Lake City for three or four weeks
and that he has been going under the
name OF Jim McWinn.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-24
CONNOR MEMORIAL
WITH STRONG MEN
Committee of Prominent Citi-
zens to Arrange Details Of
Great Project.
DEFINITE PLAN WILL BE
OUTLINED WITHOUT DELAY
Present Deemed Proper Time to
Press PraisewOrthy Move
ment With NigOr.

y committee composed OF some Of the
strongest men OF the city now has en-
tire charge OF the details for the memo
rial to General Patrick Edward Connor
This committee was selected Wednesday
night at a meeting held for the purpose
of dcvising ways and means for the sue
cessful carrying on Of the work.
The meeting was held in the city and
county building. After considerable con-
sullation on the part of those present
the meeting WAS called to order by
Judge Ogden iiles, and j. ], Burnett
was elected secretary. The motion TO
place the entire details into the hands
OF committee composed OF Judge Hlles.
Senator Thomas Kearns, David Keith,
NJ, H. Walker and w. j. Halloran struck
In his opening remarks, Judge Hiles
said that the meeting was called for
the purpose of determining upon the
plans for stimulating the interest In the
proposed memorial to General ConDor,
Tie first American of Utah territory.
There had been several meetings. he
added. but nothing had been accom-
plished. and now was the proper time
for taking active hold and pushing to
completion the plans for this praise
worthy American movement.
The committee VIII hold meeting as
soon as practicable. and name its sec
retary, and VIII map out a complete
plan for the furtherance of the great
project. Nothing was said at the meet
ing rs TO what the memorial would con-
sist Of or how the funds were to be
raised. these matters being left TO the
committee.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-24
THURSDAY MORNING. MARCH a. 1910
COMMON SUGAR STOCK
soon TO Be RETIRED
Majority Holders in Utah Idaho
Company Approve the
Proposition.

Holders ot majority OF the stock OF
tEc Utah ldaho' Sugar company have de-
cjdod To retire the common stock OF the
company and Issue therefor one share OF
preferred stock for each two and onc-ha!f
shares OF common In accordance with
this decision the board Of directors We'd
ncsday authorized tic executive commit
tee 10 arrange for the publication Of ad-
vertiscments inviting the holders of com
mon stock To surrender their stock on the
proposed basis and thus comply with the
law. Thomas r. Cutler, secretary Of the
company. says that Joseph J., Smith Is In
favor of the plan OF transfer and The de-
sire is 10 make il as nearly unanimous
as possible
The report Of the secretary OF the COM
panS covering operations for the year
ending February IS. 1910. showed tho usu-
al high earnings OF the company and the
resular seven per cent dividend was de-
cared on the preferred stock The an
nual statement VIII he submitted Ia the
stockholders AT the annual meeting TO he
held April 10.
The report OF the management said tina,
satisfactory progress was being made IN
getting acreage con ntracts for this year
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-24
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
WILL MEET FRIDAY
Two Important Matters Are to
Come Up for Con-
sideratiOn.

The board OF governors Of the Com
mercial club VIII meet Friday afternoon
and some action VIII he taken on the
report of the special committee which In
vier River Land and Water company in
Millard county last week. Gov, William
Spry, Joseph II, Caine. III. l.. a. Culmer.
and other members OF this committee
have individually expressed their hls
opinion of the project and there Is no
doubt that the report viii be ono which
will Indicate the general merits OF ,,le
proposition which will be opened unCtr
Carey act rules next month.
The board Of governors viii also re-
ccive an extended report from the FUR
nshines committee. and it is probable
that the contract for the lighting fix
lures will be- approved The furnishings
committee held Il session Wednesday and
another will be held Thursday.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-24
FRATERNAL BROTHERHOOD
OFFICIAL IN SALT LAKE

Emma Il. Ncding. supreme vice presi-
dent Of the Fra ternal Brotherhood. spoke
before large gathering In the knights
81 Columbus hall Wednesday evening. Al
The meeting Wednesday evening rituaIistic
instructions were given 10 all candidates
who have been elected 10 membership.
Preceding the business OF the evening a
musical programme was rendered.
The supreme vice president was met at
the union station Wednesday afternoon
by a large delegation OF members of Sego
LILY and Utah lodges and escorted 10 the
Raymo.ld hotel, where an informal recep-
tion was held. Thursday evening Seeo
Lily lodge. No. 252 will entertain the
honored guest.