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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
THE DAMAGE SUIT
Counsel Agree on Verdict In View
Of Judges distractions.
CASE GOES TO COURT or APPEALS

The Corporation courtroom was
crowded with men and women at the
opening of the case of Maud Allison VS..
the City of Fredericksburg on Thurs
day, but those who came to hear the
argument were disappointed, as none
took place.
The case came to an unexpected ter
mination after Judge Goodrich informed
counsel as To the instructions he pro-
posed TO give the jury. The principal
OF these was one instucting the iurv
that the sarcoma which caused the loss
OF the child 5 leg was not the proximate
result of the city's negligence and that
therefore there could be no recovery
Tor such loss though she might recover
Tor any direct suffering ensuing from
the injury she sustained.
Mr.. Fltzhugh, counsel for the city,
thereupon agreed with counsel for
piaintlft, Messrs. Butzner and Wallace,
that the jury should find a verdict for
SizOO IN favor of Miss Allison, and such
verdict was thereupon rendered.
Messrs. Butzner and Wallace, counsel
Tor plaintiff, then excepted to the
courts instructions and also to the re
tusal OF the court TO allow them to
argue for loss of the chid's leg, and
also to the refusal of the court to grant
a new trial. The court allowed them
90 days to prepare their bill of excep-
tons for presentation to the Court of
Appeals. If plaintiff appeals the case
and writ of error is denied by the
Court of Appeals, the case is ended and
verdict tor $1,000 to Miss Allison stands.
III the decision of the lower court is re-
versed by the Court of Appeals, the
verdict for $1,000 falls and there will be
new trial in Corporation court.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
EGGS FOR MATCHING

The best all-purpose hen is the Wyan-
dotte. offer eggs from three high
quality pens, mated up with absolutely
new blood, no inbreeding, at 81 for Is,
as they run; special pen, Duston hens
mated with SIS Rockhill, Ossining, N.
y, cockerel. $3.50 Qimited). Also a
few cockerels 81 to $3.50. II your
main object is eggs get S. C. w. Leg
horns. offer eggs from choice nom
Young). at 81 for Is. S2.75 for IS, IS
for 100. guarantee satisfaction. |
also offer good brooder~heaters at half
their cost.
Jno. 8. Terrell,
ns-2m fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
NOTES FROM PARKER
Parker. Va. March I'm. lal

Parker. Va, March 18th. 1910.
Mrs. John Garner. who has been sick
~ much improved. She was attended by
DIR. Bledsoe.
Farmers are busy blowing.
Our Sunday school organist. Miss
Agnes Barnes, who has been sick with
pneumonia, is much improved.
Miss Annie Wiltshire, of Golddale. is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Emmett Ma
son, at Parker.
Mrs. Fife Wiltshire and two children
spent Sunday and Monday with Mrs.
Osca Chlldress at this place.
Mr.. Charles Kronk accidentally cut
his foot Wednesday while in the tie
woods Of Mr.. Masten, near Stephens
Crossing.
There will be preaching at Grace
church Sunday afternoon at o'clock
by Rev. s. II. Johnson. Sunday school
at o. m, conducted by Supt Charles
Barnes, of Golddale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wyatt Clarke left Sat
urday for Charlottesville, where they
attend the funeral of Mrs. Canaday,
who died in Washington.
Miss Callie Lee spent Sunday with
her friends, Misses Eva and Mamie
Garner, near Stephens Crossing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
A WARM CONVERSATION

Mr.. Robt. Beale went to the Clerk s
office Wednesday evening and sat down
20 have talk with Clerk A. b. Yates.
Mr.. Beale was smoking a cigar. In a
short time the conversation waxed warm
and Mr.. Beale took Off his overcoat and
put it on a table close by. Presently
there was an odor which seemed to be
caused by something burning. 1t was
noticed by Mr.. Yates and MIR. Beale.
They could not determine what caused
II However, il was soon discovered
that Mr.. Beale's overcoat was on fire
and portion of the sleeve was burnt
off. Mr.. Beale in taking off his over
coat evidently dropped some fire in the
sleeve Of the coat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
DEATH IN ORANGE COUNTY

Miss Caroline Brockman, an esteem
ed Christian lady of Monrovia, Orange
county, died at "Greenway, the home
of Mrs. Alice Brockman, a few days
ago, aged rs years.
She is survived by two sisters. Mrs.
Thomas Z. Graves and Miss Champe
Brockman, both of Orange county.
The deceased was a member of large
family of sisters and brothers, all of
whom but the two had preceded her to
the grave. For fifty years she had ex-
erted a potent influence in her church
and community.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
H0DGE-PAIMER

Mr.. Francis Hodge, of Washington.
and Miss Mary +. Palmer, daughter of
Mr.. Geo. Palmer. of Massaponax, Spot
sylvania county, were married Thurs
day at II 80 n. m. at the residence of
Father Jos. NJ. Perrig. who performed
the ceremony. Miss Mile Palmer, sis
ter OF the bride, was maid of honor,
and MIR. Shaw, of Washington, best
man. After bridal trip MIR. and Mrs.
Hodge will reside in Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
RETURNED HOME SAFELY

Great anxiety was caused Wednes-
day night by Thos. Alexander's mother
and friends, he having disappeared
Wednesday and up to two o'clock We'd
nesday night had not been found. He is
a cripple and his mother thought he
had fallen somewhere. Shortly after 2
O'Clock he showed up, and stated he
had been out in the country with DR..
Cole TO visit some sick patients.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
HAD TO SHOOT HIS HORSE

Mr.. F. W. Feuerherd's colored driver
was driving bis horse TO n delivery
wagon on the streets Wednesday when
the horse slipped his stifle joint and
ruptured large blood vessel Of the left
hind leg. The horse was treated all
Wednesday night, when it was found
that nothing could be done for the ami
NAL. Mr.. Feuerherd requested one of
the authorities to shoot the horse, as
he was suffering such agony. The
morse was killed and taken out on Mr..
Warden's farm and buried.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
DIED IN PETERSBURG

Mrs. L. c. Fleming mother of Mr..
0. Z. Fleming, of this city, died at her
home in Petersburg Thursday, aged ~
years. She is survived by sons and !
daughter. They are o. E. Fleming, Elmer
Fleming. of Petersburg; Chas. Flem-
ing, of Richmond; Eddie and Leslie
Fleming, of Brooke, and Mrs. l.. A.
Richardson, of Louisa.
The remains were taken to Gooch-
land county Friday for interment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
DESSERT SALE SATURDAY

Misses Gray and Roach. with assist
ance of their classes. will hold a des-
sert sale in the entrance hall of the
public school building on Saturday.
March 18th, beginning at 1920 a. m.
and continuing through the day.
The object of this sale is to help raise
money to pay for the piano recently
purchased for the school by the Teach
ers' Association. We ask the patron
age of those interested in the school
and DESTROYS of helping in good cause.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
SENATOR DANIEL

Senator Daniel rallied slightly Thurs
day night. His entire left side is par
alyzed. The physicians are apprehen-
slve that the senator can last but a
short while longer. His condition Fri
day was reported as slightly improved
over that of Thursday
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Thursday was ST. Patrick's Day. The
weather, strange 10 relate, was good.
The sky was overcast but there were
no squalls. Many citizens wore the
green in some form. Some had ribbon.
some flowers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
GEO. E. SANGSTER DEAD

Geo. f. Sangster died Tuesday night
at hospital in Richmond following an
operation. He was for several years
sheriff of Fairfax, for some time con-
nected with the Internal Revenue Of
flee and was stationed in this city for
a while.
He is survived by his wife, one sister,
three brothers. Interment in Fairfax.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
SPRING OPENING

Spring opening of pattern hats and
millinery novelties viii be Wednesday
and Thursday, March % and "a. Wait
for this opening to get your Easter hat,
as this stock is prettier and more up
to-date than ever before. Mrs. d. f.
Smith q Co
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
TH0RkT0N-eElL

Mr.. c. b. Thornton and Mrs. Mar
garet Cell. of Washington, were mar
ried Wednesday at $50 D. m. by Rev.
). II. Greene. Their friends wish them
happy and prosperous life. They will
reside in Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
COL. COLE SELLS HIS
NEW PURCHASE

Col. E. d. Cole, who purchased the
Spanish jack at Kinsey's auction last
Saturday, has sold the animal at fine
profit to prominent farmer in Essex
county and he was shipped by steamer
Thursday. Col. C. says he is ready to
buy more of the same kind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
cow ESTRAY OR STOLEN

Estrayed or stolen from my farm, a
large, brown, brindle COW, with horns,
about years old. The finder will be
rewarded by notifying me of her where
abouts. II. C. Olive, Springfield Farm,
Fredericksburg, Va. m12-3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
UNDERTAKEN

am fully equipped to do all class of
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, 1910-03-19
EGGS For MATCHING

B. p. Rock, r. l. Red, Brown Leg
horn, setting 10, 81. Toulouse and
Brown Chinese Geese, u for 81. Mus
covy and Pekin Duck, u for 81. Care
fully packed and fair hatch guaranteed.
NJ. B. Rowe,
m14-b4t Fredericksburo Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
SALE OF LOTS

Mr.. Edwin H. Haislip has purchased
from Mr.. J. Wilmore Cox four building
lots on Willis street in the western
part of the city. Terms private
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
COLT FOR SALE

Ihave handsome 3year old dark iron
gray colt for sale. Fine size and quick
action. Will make a good driver. Ad-
dress j. A. Willoughby, Curlew, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
STAFFORD CHURCH NOTES

There will be preaching in Stat
ford Sunday, March Goth: Antioch
ii a. m, Ebenezer $3.50 p. M, and Reg
ester chapel 1880 p. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
PURE BRED BOONE COUNTY
WHITE SEED CORN

Grown and sold under the rules of the
Virginia Corn Growers Association.
Price 50. 90 bushel on ear and 81. so a
bushel shelled, (. o. b.
c. u. Gravatt,
ml9tf Port ROYAL, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
VICTIM OF CONSUMPTION

Mr.. Eddie Jansen died at the home
of his father, Mr.. Frank Jansen,
Thursday night after long illness OF
consumption, aged Is years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
EGGS FOR MATCHING

$l.00 for 16, or $3.50 for 80. Pure
bred Buff Orpingtons and White Leg
horns. Mrs. M. A. Payne,
fn15-lm Marshall. Va. r. F. d.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19

Kaufman's Improvement and Remod-
cling Sale-We offer our entire stock at
from 20 to 30 per cent. discount. Fine
watches, jewelry, silver, ETC.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-19
REAL ESTATE WANTED

We have buyers for real estate on
Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers.
List your property with us at once.
Piedmont Real Estate Agency,
IL fredericksburg, Va.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-22
WILL TALK POLITICS ONLY
President Not to Attack Anti-ad-
ministrationists in West.
Executive Party Scheduled 10 Reach
Buffalo May 1-YeIIow Dog Calls
at the White House.

President Taft has no intention Of at
lacking members OF Congress who are
opposing the administrations legislation
in his speeches in the West. but he will
talk politics. Secretary Root Will prob
ably make at least two addresses. The
Executive party will reach Buffalo on
May /.
Ex-senator Thurston. Of Nebraska, told
the President yesterday that an old-fash-
Toned Republican campaign IN the Middle
West viii accomplish wonders in bring
ing that section back into the fold.
yellow Dog. former Apache chief.
called At the White House yesterday and
reminded President Taft that he prom
Used twenty years ago 10 give him a
horse and wagon. yellow Dog said he
didn't want the vehicle now. and that
an autographed picture OF the President
would take its place. He was introduced
by Rev. G. Harders. a Lutheran preacher
among the Indians.
Gov. Walter Z. Clark and former Gov.
Hoggatt. Of Alaska, talked about issues
in the Territory 10 the President.
Representative Tawney declared al the
White House that an interview discuss
ing political affairs in Minnesota. attrib-
uted 10 him in several papers. had no
foundation. He said things are satisfac-
tory in the First district OF the State.
and was optimistic about the RepubIi-
can outlook throughout the West.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-22
THE TWO NARRATIVES.

I cheerful hopeful tale in which abored hard to
show that people this weary vale striving best they
know The world wrote, each passing day little for
ward movement makes fair think or saw when
fall that all fakes one trampls honor down upon
he leaves if officials rob the town. we
shouldn't that all thieves nv helpful hcpeful Junk
Anybodys Magazine and got reply: Your stuff punk
placed in the soup tureen And then dismal
wall said the world slipping cogs people ought be
in jail all things going the dogs. THE of wealth.
sterny symptom of compassion feels he lives get
the poor mans goat and grind his face with iron heels To hold
Office that we'll deserves the headsmans ak for Office
holders spend their time obbng folks who pay the tax There
virtue here below you'll find declare unless YOU
to the poorhou 60 and the poorest pauper there sent
expecting rebuf-his Anybodys Mag and got repIy
Great stuff Great stuff We send you check for lot of swagr
Copyright 1910 by Matthew WALT MASON.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-22
SUBSIDY HEARING BRIEF.
Maxwell Names "subsidized Repre-
sentative" Referred to I'm Paper

M"N"eh Nhmes "Subhtdtzed Repre-
sentative" Referred to in Paper.
The hearing held yesterday before the
House committee inquiring into the shin
subsidy scandal was brief.
]. NJ. Maxwell, former editor Of the
American Flag; James A. Penton. sec
rotary Of the Merchant Marine League
and J. B. Dotson. editor Of the Crooks
ton (MinnD Times, appeared as witnesses
Mr.. Maxwell still refused TO answer
questions put 70 him by the committee
The committee has come TO no conclu-
sion as 10 whether it shall punish Mr.
Maxwell If he adheres TO his refusal "a
give information it is seeking Mr.. Max
well made enc interesting statement.
In an editorial which he wrote for the
American Flag there was reference 10
subsidized representatives" Mr.. Max.
well told the committee that in employing
the term he had Representative Kuster-
man, Of Wisconsin. in mind Mr.. Max
well said that he wrote Of subsidized
representatives because he did not want
TO make the charge against Mr.. Kuster-
man too pointed.
The only basis Mr.. Maxwell had for his
attack on Representative FISHERMAN. Mr..
Maxwell testified. was that Mr.. Kuster-
mans views on shipping legislation ap-
peared to coincide with those OF foreign
shipping interests opposed to the pending
subsidy measure.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-22

in the dust of expectation before this
throne of political dispensation. or grow
cling I'm the mire Of cowardice and con-
temptibiity before this Juggernaut OF
brutal despotism. What convictions have
not been suffocated by a sense Of graft
tude, what opinions have not been sup
pressed by an overwhelming hope, what
impulses have not been poisoned by a de-
basing fear
SycOphants Reap Reward.
I'VE have seen many sycophants
reap the rich harvest of their subservi-
ency, while honest and brave men have
been put 70 the political sword. The
House wing Of the Capitol was built as
the fortress Of the American people, as
the sanctuary of public opinion but it
has been converted into a charnel house
Of character itself
The dissolution Of these powers. so
arrogantly used by the Speaker. was alb
solutely essential 10 the restoration Of
free. representative government We
nave already eliminated the Speaker
from the Committee on Rules II is now
time that we should strip his Office Of the
power 20 appoint committees. and limit its
functions 70 the single duty OF presiding
over the deliberations OF the House.
The resolution introduced by me will
establish the principle OF just represen-
tauon from the standpoints Of popuIa-
ton. geography, and the peculiar bust
ness interests Of every section. and will
secure TO both the majority and the
minority the right to select their member
ship on the respective committees.
Neither Party Can FnIter.
Under the circumstances. neither the
Republican nor the Democratic members
can afford TO falter in the accomplish
ment Of this great reform. because the
people are now demanding more than
mere slavlsh party service They are
demanding to-day a patriotic devotion 20
duty without reference 10 party conse-
quences, If unhappily party policies do
not seek the public good and conserve
the general welfare
The people always have hailed and
followed party leaders. and they always
will do so But to-day these leaders
must be men whose views appeal TO the
conscience. the imagination. the intelH-
sence, the sober judgment, and the sound
reasoning Of the people Nor will the
people be slow 20 detect the first signs
Of degeneration from true leadership
into boss-ship. for they have learned that
where leadership ends and boss-ship be-
gins the baneful influence Of political
corruption starts its deadly work What
the people want is responsible represen-
tative government. and they Will repu-
date every betrayal Of that expectation
and trust. whether it be on the part Of
a Republican or Democrat"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-22
TAGGART READY FOR FRAY.
Organizing Strongest Political Or
ganiEation Ever Seen in Indiana.

indianapolis, April 21--TOm TagEart has
perfected the strongest organization in
this county that the Democrats have
ever known. and It is predicted that he
VIII have III delegates out Of the 1S3 TO be
chosen for the state convention. In many
Of the wards he has put up two states
in order to prevent the opposition from
getting any OF the ward workers as dele
gates. but II is understood that but one
Of these will be voted for at the prima-
ries. Taggart is now visiting the several
wards, and eight automobiles have been
placed at the disposal OF his workers.
who are securing the city for votes day
and night
The states are made up with the pur-
pose Of first voting against the naming
Of a Senatorial candidate, but II the con
vention decides to nominate the delegates
will vote for Taggart for Senator. n
several OF the other counties, notably
Wayne, Allen Vigo. and Vanderburg,
Taggart states have been made and his
candidacy has become a recognized fact
throughout the State. The governor
friends are equally busy in many coun-
ties. and the contest is getting 10 be per-
sonal with the factions openly at war
All the counties will have selected dele
gates by Saturday night. and 1t Is con-
coded that those yet TO be chosen will
decide whether candidate for the Senate
is to be named. though it may not mean
Taggart's nomination.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-22
WANT MARINE LAW MODIFIED.
Manufacturers Urge Passage Of BIZ
Affecting Motor BOnts.

Prominent government officials and del
egauons from manufacturers Of motor
boats urged the Senate Committee on
Commerce yesterday to recommend the
passage Of bill to make less oppressive
the navigation laws so far as they affect
motor boats
Changes in the regulations, chiefly re-
garding the lights motor boats must
carry, are favored by government off,
Gals. The Commissioner of Navigation,
Eugene T. Chamberlain, and Inspector
General OF the Steamboat Service Gen.
George Uhler appeared before the COM
mittee-
An executive session was held by the
committee late yesterday afternoon, but
the action taken will not be known until
to-day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-22
COURT UNDER WAY.

The new Customs Court Of Appeals.
created by the Payne-Aldrich tariff law.
got under way yesterday afternoon.
Judge Robert NJ. Montgomery. formerly
OF the Supreme Court Of Michigan. is the
presiding judge The other judges are
o. NJ Barber. OF Bennington. Vt. VII
liam II Hunt, formerly United states
district judge for Montana; James r.
Smith, former governor general Of the
Philippines. and Marion De Vries. a mem
her OF the board OF general appraisers
OF customs in New York
The first business Of the court will be
the election Of a marshal clerk. and
deputy clerk, also stenographic reporters.
The court is temporarily located in the
rooms Of the Spanish Treaty Claims Com
mission in II street, but will shortly re-
move to more commodious quarters.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-22
INQUIRY INTO SUBTREAsURIES
Probably VIII BE Result of TeSti-
mOny Regarding 81. Louis Steal

A Thorough investigation Of the sub
treasures Of the United States and other
subordinate branches Of the Treasury
Department and OF the accounting sys-
TEN Of the Treasury Department itself.
probably will be made as a result OF tes-
umony presented yesterday before the
House Committee on Expenditures in the
Treasury Department By Representative
Shackleford, Of Missouri
Testimony presented by Mr.. ShackIe-
ford was in effect that S5l.50O was stolen
from the subtreasury in st. Louis between
the years 1903 and 1906 The government
has not been reimbursed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-22
KNOX WILL ACCOMPANY TAFT
Plans Buffalo and PittsburG Trip
when President Goes West.

Secretary of State P. c. Knox viii ac-
company President Taft on his trip 10
Buffalo and Pittsburg, which begins
April e.
MT Knox will be with the President
when he sees the National League base
ball game in Pittsburg. May 2. He will
leave Mr.. Taft there. while the President
goes to Cincinnati and ST. Louis.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-22
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-22
DEMOCRATS GREET HEARST.
Give Him Cordial Reception, and
Republicans Enter Group.

William Randolph Hearst was given a
cordial reception by House Democrats
when he visited the Capitol yesterday.
Mr.. Hearst made his first call on Nj
nority Leader Champ Clark, who escort
cd the New York editor TO the House.
There Mr. Hearst held a reception.
For fifteen or twenty minutes he was
the center Of a group OF members com
posed at times Of Republican friends.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-22
Barnard Is Renominated.

Connorsville, Ind, April 2l-W. o. Bar
nard, Republican Representative from the
Sixth district, was renominated by accla-
nation here to-day. The opponents Of
the Payne-Aldrich law had everything
their own way