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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11
NOTICE

To our sumac customers; On account
of our very large stock Of leaf sumac
on hand from last seasons crop, and
very little demand for the manufac-
tured article, we will not be in the
market at the beginning Of the coming
season. Should conditions change we
will promptly notify you from this
paper.
John G. Hurkamp Co.
Iio2tf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11
creaaer Answers Hamon.

81 have just written letter to Con-
gresham Burke In reply to the
charges made. In which ! am explain
ing the circumstances In detail and
advising him that. II necessary. | will
be glad to go before the committee
and answer any questions that may be
asked.
There is some foundation for the
statement OF Mr. Hamop, but he must
have stated the case In an entirely
different manner than it was given to
him by McMerray.
Before leaving Muskogee In No
yember | tried to trade certain prop
erty for eighty acres OF farm land
worth $4,000. agreeing to pay the diff
ference. which amounted to $4,000. |
found that | could not meet the re-
quirements OF the transactions.
"Mr. McMurray happened to be in
my office at the time. and | explained
the situation to him, and asked him
whether he knew where could get
the money He replied that II he had
the money on hand he would be glad
to make the loan himself.
"A few days later McMurray told me
he had the money and could make the
loan, but he questioned the propriety
OF our entering into a deal OF this
kind This was the first time the sub
ject had been brought to my attention
In that light. and It was dropped then
and there. Mr.. McMurray never lent
me the money"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11
TO OPEN CAMPAIGN

The Democrats will open the cam
paign in the Ninth Virginia district
Aug. 20, at Gate City, where H. c.
Stuart, the congressional candidate,
will speak.
Senator Martin will speak at Pulaski
on Sept. 5. On the same day Represen-
tative Glass is billed for a speech at
Marion. Attorney General Williams
will speak at Clintwood on Sept. q.
The Republicans Of the Ninth district,
who have renominated c. Bascomb
Slemp for Congress, will open the cam
paign at Lebanon with big rally on
Aug. 20.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
SawmlII and Appliances.

In pursuance Of the terms Of deed
of trust executed by Jas. NJ. Jackson.
John Daggs, Howard Johnson and
Joseph Grayson, default having been
made in the payment of the notes
secured thereby, the undersigned trus-
tee, being thereto requested by the
holder of the said notes, will sell for
cash at public auction, in front Of the
postoffice at Whitewater, Va, at II
O'Clock a. m, on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro. }

Wheat, 90c TO $l.05; corn, Tic to 76c;
meal, 81. 20 to Sl.75; oats, 45 to as; old
hens, live, IL to IL; dressed, 10 to 16;
spring chickens, IA to Is, h.; eggs,
II to IS; lard, Is TO l6; ducks; live,
10 to II; dressed IL TO Is; butter, 20 TO
rs; country hams, l6 to Is; bacon sides,
l6; Irish potatoes, 40 to so; lambs.
$3.50 to 81; hides, green, z; dry
sailed, lot IL; dry hides, 10 to Is; calf
skins No. /, $i.00 to SIPS; baled hay,
$18 to $40 per ton; live hogs, 8 to 9;
beef, live weight, to 4;pork, 9 to 10;
wool, 20 TO 81 per ID; veal. to z; sweet
potatoes. sl.0O to s1.10; seed Early
Rose potatoes, 65 to rs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11

CHICKEN FEED AND STOCK FEED
Just received a car Of Ralston's
Purina Feed. Famous Checker board
brand. Scratch Feed and Chick Feed.
Quality is best and price right.
liz Ia COW Inn b. j. Marshall.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11
NOTICE

Don't look for the reliable Norris
store at the old stand; the new and up
to-date store is only one and half
block from the old stand, where you
will be served in the same courteous
wav. Everything sold with the guar
snfee that guarantees. The leading
;ewelry store, GIG Main st. Phone 200.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11
NOTICE

Late cabbage plants for sale. Good
plants, best varieties, Flat Dutch and
Surehead. Plants delivered at .Shep-
herds Hill Farm, Zoe per hundred; de-
livered at Bowling Green or Milford,
l5c per hundred. E. G. Allen, Milford,
Va. 9jlm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11
WANTED

Principal for Unionville High School.
Salary $75. Must be we'll prepared.
Have had experience and normal train
ing. Man preferred. w. J. Critten-
den, M. D., Unionville, Va.
lal0-6tsa9-lt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11
LAMB REN0MlkATe0
Defeated wiekham by 900 Majority.

By a majority estimated at 900 out of
a total of 5000 votes cast, Congressman
Lamb was named Tuesday in Demo
cratic primary to succeed himself as
representative from the Third district
over Judge T. Ashby Wickham. Capt.
Lamb already has served fourteen years
in Congress. The returns show that a
light vote was cast.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11
WANTED

Experienced brickyard men, also
laborers. Good wages, steady work.
Apply to ID. j. jenkins. General Supt. !,
Vulcan Fire Brick Co., Wilmont Wharf
Index p. o., Va. 23jlm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11
Headquarters For All
Kinds of Leather

Sole Leather, Sides, Strips aud Blocks,
either Hsmlock or Oak.
Harness Leather, Betting and Lacing,
ell sizes.
Cali Skins and Blacksmith ApTors.
Ne don't handle any thing bat ths best
All guaranteed % give perfect satisiae-
ton as 10 price,. etc. II.
John 6. ffurkamp Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11
friday, Sept. 9th, 1910,

one Faquhar sawmill, with % II. p. en-
CINE and appliances. now located on the
land of Hector l.. Moncure, about l-2
miles from Whitewater.
There is timber to be sawed where
this mill is now located and a large
quantity nearby.
G. b. WALLACE, Trustee.
ai1W4W
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11

MONTREAL MALT WHlSKEY
The best on the market. Price 50 per
gallon. Write to Eugene Bode, care OF
+. T.. Downham & Co.. Alexandria, Va.
9i2m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11
HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY.

Fine prices paid for country hams,
bacon, calves, lambs, chickens, eggs
and country produce in general;
Harris & Bro,
lapli-6m Fredericksburg, va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11

New York. Aug. 10.-Mayor William
Jay Gaynor lies in St Mary's hospital,
Hoboken. where the bullet OF James
J. Gallagher. his assassin. sent him.
with his chances for life about evenly
balanced.
No good and definitive word except
that of hope can come from the physi
clans who are at his bedside until the
passage of hours brings before their
eyes evidence of the struggle between
their patients vitality and the inroads
of septicemia.
The mayor isn't suffering greatly at
present. He hasn't lost consciousness
since Gallagher's revolver was dis
charged into the back OF his neck on
the promenade deck Of the Kaiser
wilhelm der Crosse. He is keenly alive
TO the nature Of the trial that he faces.
Insisting that the physicians should
tell him just how the score between
himself and death stood. Mayor Gay
nor heard their report and seemed
satisfied He knows that he must
match his strength against that Of
death. and the issue grows tenser with
the passing of the hours.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11

GalIdgneTS OOnlCSoiOh-
Gallagher made the following signed
confession Of his act to Robert W.
Bell. acting chief Of police Of Hobo
ken:
Il come over to Hoboken. went to
the steamship pier and | went on
board the steamship Kaiser Wilhelm
der Crosse met clergyman on
board of the steamer and asked him
to point out Mayor Gaynor to me.
He did so. and shortly after fired
a shot at the mayor do not know II
I fred more than one shot or not.
Knowing that Mayor Gaynor was
going to Europe to enjoy himself after
deprlving me OF my bread and butter,
not porterhouse steak. was irrtated
TO the point OF committing the act.
THE revolver you show me is the
revolver that done the shooting at
the mayor with. don't know how
many shots were in the revolver when
used it. have had this revolver a
long time in my possession. | carried
il when was In the employ of the
city"
Gallagher seemed remarkably cool
while making this statement. TO which
he affixed his signature.
Mrs. Vingut. Mayor GaynOr's daugh.
ter who was recently married. was
almost in a state OF collapse when
she reached the hospital Attendants
had to carry her to the elevator to be
conveyed to the door where her
wounded father was lying.
Word had been sent to Mrs Gayn":
at her country place in St James. l..
l.. OF the serious injury 20 her hus'
band. and she started in ar automobile
on the long ride to the hospital in
Hoboken. Her chauffeur was instruct
ed to proceed with all possible speed
and directions were given the police
all along the route not to interfere
with the speeding Of the vehicle. Mrs.
Gaynor bore up well under the shock
OF the news OF Mayor Gaynor's injury
Chilean President Sees Attack.
President Montt, OF Chile. was a
near observer OF the attempt TO as
sassinate Mayor Gaynor The Chilean
executive and Nine. Montt were sail
ing on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse
for Europe
As Mayor GaynOr first came aboard
pleasant greetings were exchanged be
tween him and the Chilean president
The mayor then went to his cabin ana
later Joined his political associates on
deck.
While thus engaged Nine. Mont
first noticed Gallagher approaching
the mayor from the rear. She descri1
ed the man as looking rather old vii
a grizzled mustache and gray hair 'ie
stood dlagoRally behind the mayor
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11
Nymat S. Sacrey
Undertaken and Embalmer

No. 719 Main ST., Freder-
icksburg, Va. Phone So.
Across from Exchange hotel
and next to Western Union
office. Telegraph and tele-
phone orders receive prompt
attention. Open day and
night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11
Saturday, Aug. 20th, 1910,

at u O'Clock NJ, the following de-
scribed property: That certain lot,
with nearly new two-story frame dwell
ing thereon. situated on the east side
of Charles or ID street, between Pitt
and Hawke streets, in the city Of Fred
ericksburg. Va. This lot fronts about
IS feet on Charles street and runs back
about 10 feet. The house has seven
good rooms and is in best state of re-
pair, being nearly new, rents for $40
per month. Terms, cash sufficient to
pay note Of $500 with interest and costs,
balance on time.
VIM. X. Goolrick, Trustee,
Fredericksburg, Va.
Address trustee or S. p. Powell. Bel
mont. Va. j2l-wlw
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11
THURSDAY, AUGUST II, 1910.

The men who started the hue
and cry against the farmers, charg-
ing them with being responsible for
the high cost of living. must have
had either a most vivid and lurid
imagination. or like the thief who
cried stop thief" to divert atten-
ton from himself, were seeking TO
turn the public mind from them
selves. One has but to scan the local
market quotations, in any communl-
ty, and then compare these with the
prices he pays for the same commod-
tiles. to be impressed with the ride
ulousness of the charge. In Fred
ericksburg at this time the farmers
are being offered certain prices for
their butter. eggs, beef on the hoot'
etc.; they must take these prices or
carry their produce home, as they
cannot or do not fix prices them
selves. On the other hand the con-
sumner. if he buys from the middle
man. must pay anywhere from %
per cent to 200 per cent advance for
any or all Of these necessities, even
in Fredericksburg, where conditions
are far better than in most places.
We do not know that even at these
prices the middlemen are making IN
ordinate profits. as it costs them so
much to handle merchandise, but we
want to point out the fact that the
farmers are not responsible for the
high prices which the people have.to
pay.
What sort of an ebb has so-called
high society reached when raid on
a low gambling den at Narragansett
Pier, r. l., develops the fact that
number of women, who figure in the
best socity in New York, Philadel-
phia and elsewhere, were discovered
among the gamblers? The dis
patches say that if the names OF
some of these women. recognized by
the raiders, were mentioned it would
shock the world of society in New
York, Philadelphia and other places.
Nevertheless, the names Of these
women ought to be published. 1t
would not only be a wholesome les
son to them, but it would be very
beneficial to women similarly in
clined. There is nothing like public
ity and the danger of publicity as a
preventative for vice. We doubt
very much, however, whether the
publication of the names of the high
60 society women would cause any
shock or particular sensation. So
ciety in our larger cities has reached
such point that no revelations as to
its doings are the least bit startling
any more.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11

dangled for an Instant between the
parallel iron bars Of the bulwarks. and
Watson rushed In, stepped with all OF
his weight on Gallagher's right wrist
then bent over and wrenched the re-
volver from his hand Edwards then
snapped handouts on his wrists and
he was then turned over to the po-
lice.
Mayor Not Unconscious.
During the struggle with the man
who had attempted TO take his lie.
Mayor Gaynor. though badly wounded
and bleeding from the Mouth and
nose. did not once lose consciousness.
The impact of the bullet did not even
throw him from his feet, but he raised
his hands to his ears and with his
face contorted with pain. he staggered
in a daze and leaned Imply across the
ships rail until Adamson came to his
assistance. Then some one drew n
steamer chair to his side and into this
the mayor sank with relief. A few min
utes later he was remoed 10 state
room where the ships surgeon tenn
porarily bandaged the wound prepar-
atory to his removal to st. Mary's hos
pital
Gallagher was appointed a watch
man in the New York city dock de-
partment April Z. 1903. He was dis
charged July 10. 1910. after having
been found guilty of neglect of duty
and misconduct Among his other
transgressions was the fact that he
had failed to punch the dial on the
time clock that recorded his presence.
He was also charged with using In
sultlng language to an inspector Since
his discharge Gallagher has been writ
ing letters TO the mayor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11
TRUSTEES SALE
OF VALUABLE
CITY REAL ESTATE

By virtue of certain deed of trust
from Charles +. Lawson and Belle, his
wife, dated the 9th day of November,
1908. recorded in the Clerks Office Of
the Corporation court of the city Of
Fredericksburg, Va, in deed book NJ NJ,
page 234, default having been made IN
the terms of same and being required
by the holder of note therein secured,
the undersigned trustee will sell. in
front of the courthouse in the city Of
Fredericksburg. Va, on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-11

lj2s-tf.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-06-17
Twenty-Five Years Ago.

A tramp engaged to work for j. E..
Wentworth came mp missing one morn
ing, as well as watch belonging to his
son Ward.
Samuel Clark and Louise j. Dickin-
son were united in marriage by Rev. j..
Hardcastle, at the brides home on AL
bion Prairie, June 10th.
A boat containing a fishing party
capsized on Lake Koshkonong Friday
afternoon, resulting in the loss of life
and suffering of the survivors. AS John
T. Toynton, Miss Stella Taylor and
Mrs. S. J. Humphrey were crossing the
lake a squat overturned the boat,
throwing the occupants into the lake in
heavy sea. When they came to the
surface Toynton had the ladies place
their hands upon his shoulders while he
swan for the boat, but another swell
drove them all beneath the waves and
loosened Mrs. Humphreys hold upon
him and she sank. The other two
chung to the boat while the wind car
ried them across the lake where they
reached shore exhausted after being in
the water ten and half hours. The
body Of Mrs. Humphrey was recovered
near Busseyville on the Wednesday fol-
lowing.
Friday, June 10, 1885.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-06-17

Even Simonson, town of Pleasant
Springs farmer, had out ten acres of
his tobacco crop on June 18th, plenty
early for this latitude.
Chas. E. Rocket, st. Louis leaf deal
er, was in this market for few days
this week. He leaves Friday in COM
pany with VIM. Mcintosh on fishing
trip on the lakes in northern Wisconsin.
Chris. Hoen, local manager of the
Edgerton branch of the American CT
gar Co., accompanied by John Holtan,
who holds similar position at Slough
ton, left Sunday morning to visit the
headquarters of the big corporation and
enjoy an outing in the meantime. They
will be absent week or ten days.
81. S. McGiffin, who has recently
been made manager of the Madison
branch of the American Cigar Co., and
Mr.. Shaw, who is to have charge of
the Brodhead branch, have been called
to New York this week for confer
ence at the general office.
Mr.. Max Bamberger, the pioneer
Philadelphia leaf dealer, was a guest at
the home of T. B. Earle on Monday.
Mr.. BambeIger is not in the best of
health and was on his return from
Rochester, Mimi, to consult the Mayo
Brothers, who assured him that sur
gical operation was unnecessary. Mr..
Bamberger sails for Europe next week
and will pass the summer at rest re-
sort in Germany.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-06-17
One License Revoked-Nine Escape.

1t took six lawyers just about five
minutes Tuesday evening to settle a
matter that has probably caused more
bitter controversy than anything that
has happened in Edgerton in some
years. 1t was the date fixed for the
hearing before the common council of
the charges preferred against the ten
saloon keepers, based upon the evidence
by one Vede, of selling liquor to min
or of which mention was made in last
weeks paper. The members of the
council were all present, so was an
array of legal talent, the witnesses, as
well as an interested crowd of specta-
tors who filled the council chamber to
suffocation. But the proceedings can
be told in a few words. The charge
against j. M. Horst was first taken up
and by an unanimous vote of the coun-
Gil his license was revoked. Then
Attorney Baker of Madison, represent
ing the compliments arose and said
that in view of an agreement, which
he proceeded to read, signed by all the
saloon keepers promising to be good,
(see council proceedings) he desired to
Withdraw the charges against the other
saloon keepers. Thus poor Horst was
made the goat and the other saloon
keepers went free. His conviction on
a previous like charge left no other
course open to the council but to revoke
his license. No defense was made
Just what influences led up to the
withdrawal of the charges does not ap-
pear on the surface. 1t is we'll known
that members of the council felt that
precipitating the matter at this time
was reflection upon their good inten-
ton just when the new administration
had begun vigorous effort to enforce
strict saloon regulation and were. MAX
ing good progress in the reform. 1t is
generally believed too, that public SEN
timent was quite strongly against the
pressing of charges secured by men
hired to trick the saloons into violation
of law. And this may possibly be the
reason why Attorney Baker did not
want it to appear that the Anti-Saloon
leogue countenanced such methods.
The signed agreement of the saloon
keepers contains no more stringent
promises than they agree to every
year when license is granted them, but
the scare which they have had will
probably tend to make them live up to
the law closer in the future.
Now let US have peace.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-06-17
announcement Exercises Progressing.

The large class graduating from the
public schools and the exercises Incl
dent to the closing of another schoo
year, have been subjects of keen inter
est to Edgerton people this week.
Unusually attractive have been both
the class day and class play exercises
given at Royal hall Tuesday and Wed
nesday evenings, both given to over
flowing houses. Among the features
| were five we'll timed orations, an orig
inal piano solo by Miss Luella Post
and finely rendered violin solo by Lu-
Gle Culton The class history was
given in rather a unique manner with
Allan Earle acting as POSTMASTER. The
class was arranged about a banquet
board ten years after graduation and
gave their experiences with life's
battle.
For the class play double bill was
presented Wednesday evening that en-
tertained and amused large assembly.
The leading parts were so well taken
it is unnecessary to make comparisons.
The graduating exercises take place
Thursday evening after this paper is
sent to press. A commencement adj
dress is to be given by DR.. jenkins
Lloyd Jones, the gifted divine of Chi
cago, and diplomas awarded the follow
ing class:
A. Josephine Burns Herschel North
Hazel M. Conn Jennie @. Oberg
Lucille Culton Charles Parks
Glare D. Devine Roger t. Perry
M. Grace Devine Daniel M Pierce
Alan It. Earle Luella A. Post
Lamont E. Girard John Scofeld
Saidee l.. Hall Melven L. Shaw
Eta Hubbell Gertrude A. Tallard
Henry S. MOrriSSey Ethelwyn K. Walker
Mae j. Nichols Archie /. Wentworth
The baccalaureate sermon before the
graduates of the Edgerton high school
was preached at the M. E. church Sun
day evening by Rev. r. w. Roberts,
who gave very thoughtful address,
fitting the time and place. After the
sermon the class and faculty were en-
tertained at the home of D. w. North
The junior banquet given the senior
class and teachers took place in the
Congregational church parlors Friday
evening and proved one of the enjoy
able events of commencement week.
The banquet room was very Hastily dec
Grated and an appetizing menu was
provided and served by the sophomore
girls. Prof. Roethe acted as toast
master of the occasion, introducing the
speakers selected from the different
classes. Altogether the affair was a
most pleasurable event.
Miss Lucille Culton entertained the
graduating class and faculty Thursday
evening at $50 dinner, which was
served in five courses. The dining room
was beautifully decorated in the class
colors with pink and white sweet peas.
Toasts were given by Mrs. Roethe,
Miss Bennett, Mr.. Gle, Hazel Conn,
Herschel North, Lamont Girard acting
as POSTMASTER. After a few games
had been played the class repaired to
the dance hall where they spent the
remainder of the evening in dancing.
The Alumni banquet will be held in
the Congregational church basement on
Friday evening of this week, served by
Mrs. Gertrude Mccarthy.