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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18
KING GEORGE ITEMS

King George Co., Va, June 10th. 1910.
Invitations have been received here
to the marriage of Miss May Welch, of
this county. to Mr.. N. |. Hall, on Wed
nesday, June y, at the home OF the
brides aunt, Mrs. Charles II. Ashton,
in Washington.
Rev. r. G. James expects to begin
a series of meetings at Trinity church
next Sunday. He will be assisted by
Rev. Frank Burruss, of Gloucester
Point, during the week. Mr.. James
will fill his usual appointments on Sun
day. Monday night services will be
held, beginning at 1880 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. I. Darling are
spending this week in Baltimore.
Miss NJ. Josephine Brown, of Wash
ington, is visiting her sister, Mrs. ii.
T. Garrett, and other relatives this
week.
Miss Ellen Lewis left Sunday for
Washington, where she will be guest
of friends.
Mrs. B. ID. Hogan, who has been
teaching at Comorn, has gone to her
home at Lothian for the summer. She
and her attractive daughters will be
much missed in this neighborhood.
Miss Josie /. Brown expects to leave
on Friday for Charlottesville, where
she will attend the Summer Normal.
Miss Stella Dickinson is spending this
week with friends in Washington.
Miss Attic Tayloe, Of ChattertOn, re-
turned Monday from a visit in Wash
ington.
Mr.. Otis Quesenberry, who has been
attending school in Washington, has re-
turned home for the summer.
Mrs. James r. Covert and son, Mr..
Albert Covert, of Washington, have
arrived here and are busily engaged in
preparations to move into their newly
purchased home, Mt. Moriah. on the
Potomac.
Mrs. Fred Robinson, Of Fall Hill,
and Miss Sadie Tayloe, of the Burg,
were guests for several days Of Miss
Lucy Lewis, at Marmion, and other
friends here.
Mrs. Fred N. Brown has returned
from a weeks visit to relatives in
Washington.
Miss Jennie Hullihen, of Stanton, is
expected here today and will be a guest
of Miss Marie Doherty, at Waverley.
The Methodist parsonage is very
pretty in a new dress Of pearl and
brown paint.
Mr.. J. w. Walker has recently
painted his home at Comorn very pref
tily.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18
THE MURDER TRIAL At MANASSAS
Harris Says he Had to Protect Himself
When Assailed by Thompson.

Both sides practically closed their
cases Wednesday in the trial at Manas-
sas of Prof. J.. II. Harris, being tried
for the murder in Warrenton, in April
1909, of w. A. Thompson.
Miss Agnes Strother and Miss Selma
Walters. the only women witnesses to
testify in the case, were examined.
They testified as to vile language d.
rected to Harris by Thompson at the
Warrenton depot on the day Thompson
was shot.
Harris took the stand in his own de-
tense. He testified that while he was
walking down the street with Mason
Strother, on the evening Of the tragedy,
they were overtaken by Thompson, who
caught him by the collar with his left
hand and beat him with the other fist.
Thompson knocked him down, and he
then fired two shots down to the ground
hoping to scare Thompson, who contin-
ued to maui him. Then the witness
said he levelled the pistol at Thompson
and fired.
Mrs. Thompson. widow of the dead
man, was in court. She was visibly
affected.
There was tilt between counsel as
to the introduction of testimony by
witnesses for the Commonwealth, who
testified as to Harris having called
Maxheimer, brother-in-law OF Thomp-
son. to take charge of Thompson on the
eve of the difficulty, and as to the state
ment alleged to have been made by
Harris TO the effect that he had shot
Thompson to save himself from bodily
harm. and that he was sorry he had
shot him. Judge Thornton ruled that
the testimony be admitted as newly
discovered evidence, and expressed Will
inpness TO accord the defense like
privilege.
Arguments in the second trial OF
Prof. J. d. Harris, for the murder OF
w. A. Thompson, were made at Manas-
sas Thursday by Attorney Mcintyre,
for the State, and Attorney Byrd Tor
the defense. The latter said that the
chief testimony relied upon by the
prosecution was given by Irving Max
heimer, brother-in-law of the deceased.
One Of the strong points made for
the Commonwealth is the fact that
Thompson had bullet wound in the
right leg, the ball entering between the
hin and knee, and ranging upward.
The theory of the Commonwealth is
that Harris did not wait until he was
attacked by Thompson to draw his re-
volver, but that the accused having
stepped off the pavement, and thus be-
ing on a lower elevation than Thomp-
son, had fired the shot while the latter
still was on the pavement. the pistol
being pointed upward.
Numerous instructions were given the
jury by the court. which, as whole,
seem favorable to the accused. All of
the instructions asked for by the de-
Tense were granted. while of those
asked by the Commonwealth one was
refused and three amended. Five
hours were allotted each side for argu-
mQnt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18
VIRGINIA NEWS

VIM. F. French, of Northumberland
county, died Monday night, aged SO.
We understand that the Rev. Richard
Bagby, of Scranton. Pa, has accepted
call TO Clifton Forge. Louisa Enter
prise.
At the annual session of the North
Carolina Cotton Manufacturers Asso-
citation at Charlotte, N. c., it was voted
to admit Virginia mills to the organiza-
ton.
The -four, corn and saw mill at THE
Cliff" Albemarle county, the home of
the late DR.. John J. Lafferty, was
burned Thursday with contents. The
loss is 81, 600; no insurance.
A handsome loving cup was present
ed to President Alderman by the faculty
of the university, in recognition Of his
great services to that institution and as
a testimonial of the faculty's regard
for him.
Burglars entered the tailoring store
of B. {. Myers, Richmond, block from
the postoffice, and appropriated about
one thousand dollars worth Of goods,
money and jewelry. The safe was
broken open. There is no clue.
In response to numerous complaints
as TO the strength of apple cider sold in
Suffolk, dry town, Sheriff Baker sent
samples TO the State chemist for analy-
sis. Some parts showed nearly 9 per
cent Of alcohol, or twice the strength
of beer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18
Gleason VIII Resist.

Promoter John j. Gleason. backed
by Mayer Mccarthy. VIII make a
strenuous resistance. however. to the
governors order.
Gleason says the attorneys repre-
sentng him and Richard have advised
them to go ahead with their arrange.
ments for holding the contest in San
Francisco We will act upon the ad.
vice Of our lawyers" he said.
When the dlsconcerting news was
first brought TO Richard he said:
ITS pretty tough that We should
have been allowed to go this far and
then be crushed We will be losers by
about $4,000 II the fight does not
take place here. That sum has actually
been spent by us up TO date on the
arena and for other things, and we are
not counting upon our $4,000 forfeit
for the fighters either.
THE work on the arena will be con.
tinued until we are positively told to
stop. but before make up my mind
to pull on the fight here | must have
positive assurance that there VIII be
no interference OF any sort"
Governor Gillette declared that he
did not care what opposition he en-
countered. he proposed to carry out
clearly defined law and stop the
fight. He was told that the hotel men
and others of the city proposed to
deluge him with protests against his
action. q expected that" he said,
but no matter how great the number
of protests I will not rescind my or
der will brook no opposition. no
matter what its source"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18
BOWLING GREEN LETTER
Bowling Green, Va, June Is.

Bowling Green, Va, June 10.
Rev. Mr.. Reams of Accomac. preach
ed at Upper Zion Sunday morning, and
at Bowling Green Baptist church at
night This was Mr.. Reams' first visit
here and he made a good impression.
Miss Bessie Butler will leave Friday
for Charlottesville TO attend the School
of Methods.
Mrs. w. M. Cobb left Wednesday for
her home in Washington, after spending
9 week with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. G. Coghill.
Mrs. E. s. Coghill and two children
rave returned from visit TO her old
home in Spotsylvania.
DR.. Edward Pollard, of Kentucky,
is 9 guest of his sister, Mrs. o. P.
Sm0Ot.
Mas Sallie Billiard, who has been
spending some time with the family OF
her brother, Mr.. c. L. Billiard, has
gone to Buckingham county.
Mrs. w. w. Green has returned to
the Lawn from a visit to her old home
in Chatham.
The house and lot here owned by Mrs.
+. w. Chandler was sold Monday, Mr..
c. l.. Collins being the purchaser at
$4,000. This is one of the handsomest
houses in town and tits sincerely hoped
that.Mr Collins will make it his home.
Mr.. Hugh Collins has returned from
William and Mary College, where he
was q student.
Mr.. John Elliott is home for vaca-
ton from Washington and Lee Univer-
sity.
Mrs. r. G. Moncure and children are
spending this week with Mr.. and Mrs.
7. B. Gil.
Mrs. T. d. Coghill left Wednesday
for q visit of several weeks TO her
daughter, Mrs. w. G. Boyd, Of Rich
ulond.
Mrs. Simmons ard little son, Cam
eron, left Tuesday for their home in
West Virginia, after spending some
time with her sister, Mrs. L. Z. Mar
tin.
Mrs. E. G. Smoot and two children
have gone to Urbanna, where they VIII
spend several weeks with her father,
Capt. d. M. Nelson.
The ladies Of the Methodist church
held g rummage sale Monday. A nice
sum was realized for the organ fund:
Miss Miriam Coghill has returned
from q trip to Richmond
Carpenters will begin work this week
on the house recently purchased by
Miss Madge Cavell Of Mr.. C. L. Col
Inns. A great many improvements
win be added.
Mrs. u. b. Cook, who has been
guest Of her sister, Mrs. Lucy Wool
folk, has returned to Taylorsyille.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18
THE CITY COUNCIL

The election for members OF the
City Council passed off Tuesday, and
now that the battle is over we as
sumo and believe that any animosity
that the fray has engendered will be
buried in an honest and determined
effort to give Fredericksburg the
best kind of an administration Of its
affairs.
This has been the spirit in the
past. Mistakes have, of course, been
made, and always will be made to a
greater or lesser extent, but they
have invariably been errors Of the
head and not of the heart.
We want and need safe and con-
sentative progress. devoid of Wild
cat and reckless experiment, and we
have the faith that the present
Council as a body, and every men,
Der of it. will work to this end.
The people have exercised their
sovereign will and we hope events
will prove that they have chosen
wisely.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18
DISASTROUS FLOODS IN VIRGINIA

Rockingham county Wednesday night
was visited by cloudburst, which did
thousands of dollars Of damage 10 per-
sonal property, and incalculable damage
TO crops, especially wheat Blacks Run
was d torrent, causing many families
to leave their homes in Harrisonburg.
At Broadway several parties had to
be rescued by padding boats up TO their
residences and taking them out OF
windows. Bridges and outbuilding were
lost.
A conservative estimate OF damage Is
$3.50, 900, and may be more.
A quarter of a mile washout occurred,
delaying trains ten hours. Washouts
on the c. & o. r. r. will prevent that
road getting trains west OF Harrison
burg for several days.
At Stokesville the trainway Of the
Steugel Lumber Corporation was wash
ed away and vast amount of valuable
lumber swept away.
AT Weavers, on the N. & W. X. R.,
landslide hit freight train, wreck
ing 1t, but none of the crew were killed.
The Shenandoah is reported to be
higher than at any time since the flood
of 1873.
At Woodstock work on the dam of
the Valley Light and Power Company
was washed away.
The James River covered the lower
wharves and docks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18
EXECUTORS, NOTICE

Having qualified as executors under
the will of the late Absalom MCGEE, all
those having claims against his estate
will please present them properly au-
thenticated to US for payment, and all
those indebted to his estate, whose
debts are evidenced by bonds, notes or
otherwise, will please make arrange
ments to settle the same with US at
once. Alvin T. Embrey,
H. Lewis Wallace,
ls4jw4w Executors Of A. MCGEE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18
HeadQ narters For
building Materials.

keep all kinds of North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber, dressed and un-
dressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash, Doors,
and Blinds, Lime, Cement, Calcine
Plaster, Plastering Hair, Building and
Paving Brick, Tin and Iron Roofing,
Cut and Wire Nails, all kinds Ready
Mixed Paints and Dry Paint, Linseed
Oil, Turpentine, Dryer Varnish and
Lewis's White Lead, Paint Brushes of
all kinds, Window Glass and Putty,
Builders Hardware of all kinds, Tar
Roofing, Sheathing Paper and Fire
Brick.
Keep large stock Of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. E. d. Cole.
Agent for sale Of bricks of Fred
ericksburg Brick Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18
SWANSON NoMINATEs SAUNDERS

Judge Z. w. Saunders was nomi-
mated as candidate for Congress from
the Fifth district in the Democratic
convention at Rocky Mount Thursday.
One hundred and eighty-six delegates
and alternates were present. Former
Gov. Swanson was permanent chair
man. and made the nominating speech.
Judge Saunders accepted the nomi-
nation. The convention recorded itself
as being opposed to the present pri-
mary plan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18

Whether it's an old coat or hat; your
skin, hair or teeth-b brushing will i'm.
prove them. Just as dust is brushed
from clothing, germs are removed
from the teeth. A vigorous rubbing
with a flesh brush. massaging well in
to the pores, tones up the skin and
vitalizes the circulation. Massaging
the scalp with stiff bristle brush, fol
lowed by an application Of A. d. 5.
HAIR REVIVER, will add life and
lustre 10 your hair.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18

Many excellent judges agree that
we are over the worst of our trOu-
bles with the high cost of living,
says the Saturday Evening Post.
prices no longer tend to advance
and it is easy to discover plausible
reasons why they should decline con-
siderably. High prices and expand
ing business have attracted an enor-
nous quantity of goods from Europe
and prevented any corresponding
increase in our exports" w hope
this is true, but on the same page of
the same issue of the same pubhca-
ton in another editorial it says: AT
the corner of Wall and Nassau
streets stands a sixteen story, steel
frame building measuring three hun
dred feet from sidewalk to tower.
It was built in 1896 and is well con-
structed, capable of enduring indef-
initely but they are tearing 1t
down." They are tearing it down
to replace it by another building,
more modern, more costly, and one
which will rent for more.
Importations from Europe and de-
creased expectation may affect
prices some, but we cannot look for
any marked decrease in the cost OF
things until such extravaganza as
the above is curtailed. Americans
have a way of consigning things to
the scrap heap long before their use
fulness is over and until this tend
ency is checked, prices induced by
the ever increasing demand will soar.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18
LOCAL MARKETS.

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)
Wheat, s1.OO to sl.O5; corn, Y to 70;
meal, 81. 70 to 81. 70; oats, 60 to 60; old
hens, live, Ia to Is; dressed, 10 to Is;
spring chickens, Is to 20, h.; eggs,
Is to 10; lard, Is to l6; ducks; live,
10 to IL; dressed II to Is; butter, 20 to
25; country hams, 16 to Is; bacon sides,
l6; Irish potatoes, 30 to 30; lambs,
$3.50 to 81 hides, green, Z dry
sailed, 10 to IL; dry hides, 10 to 10; calf
skins No. /, si.OO to SIPS; baled hay,
$lS to 500 per ton; live hogs, to 3;
beef, live weight, 3 to 4;pork, 8 to 10;
wool, % to 25 per Id; veal, 6 to z; sweet
potatoes, Sl.00 to 81. 10; seed Early
Rose potatoes. 65 to rs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18
GENERAL NEWS

Emperor William broke blood vessel
in his right knee while horseback rid
ing. His condition is such that all en-
gagements have been cancelled.
Fifteen cars of the Robinson circus
were thrown from a bridge Of the
Penn. Railroad and wrecked. Ten per-
sons were seriously hurt. The animals
escaped.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18
COURT UPsETs HASKELL
overruIes Demurrer Of Oklahoma GOV
ernor In Capitol suit.

Overrules Demurrer OF Oklahoma GOV
ernor In Capitol Suit.
Guthrie, Okla, June 17.-Judge A.
H. Huston in the county district court
here overruled the demurrer OF Gov
ernor Haskell to the petition OF Coun'
ty Attorney Hepburn for an injunction
preventing removal Of the capital from
GuthlIe to Oklahoma City.
The temporary injunction issued on
Monday was continued In force until
further orders.
The court held that the enabling act
was valid in imposing the condition
that the capital should remain IN
Guthrie until 1918; that the court had
Jurisdiction yer the person OF the gov
ernor In matters where he had no
discretion. and that the county attor'
ney had the power TO file application
for an injunction.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18
ALEXANDRIA HAVING TROUBLE
WITH LICENSES

A grand jury in the corporation
court Of Alexandria Wednesday, with
Geo. s. French as foreman, recon-
mended that action in the court pro-
coed against number of persons who
are said to be conducting business In
Alexandria without having paid the re-
auired license.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18
CRANK AFTER TAFT
Armed Man, With a Grievance, Ar
rs.ted AZ White House.

Armed Man, With OrieVance, AZ
rested at White House.
Washington. June IA muscular
man. more than six feet In height
with black hair and heavy black mus
tache, called at the executive Offices
of the White House and asked to see
the president.
He was Immediately recognized as
the man who visited the executive
mansion June II Of last year and
when arrested at that time had two
big pistols IN his possession.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18

Herbert s. Anderton. Of Tappahsn-
mock, and Miss Margery J. Smith;
VIM. C. Chiffon, Of Lancaster county,
ard Miss Jeanette NJ. Dudley were
married In Baltimore Tuesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18

Shortly after 9 o'clock on Satur-
dsy next we will know whether this
country has been behaving itself dur
ing the past twelve months. Roose-
Welt will arrive.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18
WANTED

A good, sound, well built horse for
travelling salesman.
Apply to
lstf J. T. Lowery & Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums to suit on good security. APP
ply to Lee ]. Graves, attorney 1T
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18
Pot( mac, Frederlcks.
van md Piedmont
Railroad
nnE TABLE NO. 10.

Connections at Fredericksburg with r.. !. r
r. r. and Maryland. Delaware and Virginia Rail:
way Co. At Orange with Southern X. r. and
Chesapeake & Ohio X. X.
The only line to the ChaneelIorsville and Wilder
ness Battlefelds.
Eastern Standard Time. Daily except Sunday.
NJ AASTELI4ER. Superintendent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18
Jeffries and Johnson May
Battle at Reno.
PUGIlISTS ARE WILLING
Tex Richard Practically Gives Up
the Notion Of Resisting Governor
Gillette and Will Transfer
Fight to Nevada.

San Francisco. June lit is gen.
orally agreed that no attempt viii be
made to resist Governor Gilletse's or
der forblddng the Jen lis Johnson
fight in California.
Reno or Ely. New, or Salt Lake,
Utah. are the battle grounds now most
considered. business men Of I'll Pas0
have asked the promoters to have the
fight take place In the bull ring at
Juarez. just across the Rio Grande
in Mexico The arena will seat 10000
persons.
Jcnries and Johnson say they are
ready to go to any point agreed upon
Reno probably will be selected.
Il will fight wherever they get us
together. | will fight Johnson tomor'
row. down here on the river bank.
said James J. Jofirles at Ben Lomond.
Il am ready to go to any place to
fight It makes no difference to me.
said Jack Johnson at the GIN house.
Seat sales for the fight already to
tai Sl30. 900 in cash. Expenses already
incurred. according to Richard, reach
nearly 100000
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18

DIR. Il. N. ECKENRODE. DENgIsg.
Office hours 81 and to s; Office ksin
street, over Goodrich drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-18
Headquarters For All
Kinds of Leather

Sole Leather. Sides, Strips and Blocks,
either Hemloct or Oak.
Harness Leather, Betting and Lacing,
all sizes.
Calf Skins and Blacksmith Aprons.
We don't handle anything but the best.
All guaranteed to give perfect satisfec-
ton as to prices, etc. II.
John 6. Hurkamp Co.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-04-30
VOTES FOR W0MEN---DO YOU WANT 1T?

Have you sent In your ballot yot9
DO you want TO vote and enjoy the
privileges OF the ballot the same
AS men dot Now Ia your chance
TO help settle tho question Of
whether or not women want 10 vote
and be fullf ledged politicians.
CLIP out the above ballot. I'm in
your name and address. marking
a cross opposite either the Yes
or mo" and mail Il TO the Suffrage
Editor, THE Star Whom the total
vote II counted. Monday. May >.
the ballots will be forwarded 10
Congressman HUMPHREYS. with
request that he make a statement
saying what he IL going 90 do about
.tt
On Monday. May z. Mrs. Harriet
Taylor Upton. treasurer National
American Woman's Suffrage Assoc,
citation. will give an affirmative
view Ut the equal suffrage quea.
ton. while Miss Margaret Doane
Gardner. a prominent anti euffraK
ist. will speak for the negative
side.
Today The Star introduces Mrs.
Ida Hustled Harper. chairman Ma.
tlonai Woman Suffrage press com.
mttgee. for the affirmative. and
dra Josephine Daskam bacon. tho
famous author and anti augfrngiat.
TOT the negative
Therefore. those Of you who be.
lieYa that women should have =
voice Ia the electlona. doa't negleet
80 send in your ballot and see that
Hll your friends who believe the
same do likewise Aud those who
believe that womAn'a sphere Is the
home and that she should let
politics alone. send In your ball5s
az once. as The Star Wishes 10 get
nj as fair and accurate an estimate
~ what the majority Of women
want as IL possible
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-04-30

sides. or. " more becoming. comh
lng back from tho forehead in a
loose pompadouT. hraldlng the back
aud tie with large bow OF aide
ribbon. 10 not wear rat n you
wlah % have nice hair when you
grow Up.
2 llang Your May baskets either
The evening of April 30 OF in the
morning on May
} and Your queatiumu about
love affairs would lead one 10 form
the conclusion that your mother
need keep a very close watch on
her ltyear old EiFliu Stick 10
youF blossoms and leave the love
business alone until You act Old
enough Hawu iuet az many good
bog iFisnam aud hay comrades as
possible. bat do mot single oat one.
NhTfheT e be "Praukis~ or an.
other. and imagine you ars Ia love
with him Walk home from school
with your boy friend Il you wiah.
but DO not stand ca the corner with
him At at 30 q little lady and
don't ever think AZ your age % hAv.
ms love affairs" whieh your par
enta kuow nothing about When
you reach the age Of about ls. and
u you are through wigh school. Il
wlii be ample time for you 20 be-
gin to thing seriously ~ being In
love. Re a little giri as long as you
can. Tot Il IL then you are happiast
and most eoutented.