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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
T.R. RAPS BOSSES SIB[EY ARRESTED
Accused of Conspiracy to
DebauCh Voters.
3 OTHER LEADERS INVOLVED
Former Congressman, Who Spent
Nearly 100000 For the Nomi-
nation, Released on His
Own Recognizance.

Franklin. Pa. Aug. "a. - Former
Congressman Joseph c. Sibley, who
withdrew as a candidate FOR congress
on the Republican ticket In the Tween
tyelghth Pennsylvania district, was
arrested on a warrant charging ''con-
spiracy TO debauch voters"
Mr.. Sibley was released on his own
recognIzance to appear before Justice
of the Peace Perry at Warren on Aug.
&c.
His arrest came few hours after
he had announced his withdrawal
from the congressional race.
In the recent Republican nominating
primary Sibley defeated Congressman
n. p. Wheeler. and the charge was at
once made that his victory was due
10 the lavish use OF money.
When. in obedience to law, he filed
his statement Of campaign expenses
and It was seen that he had spent
$4,000 in Warren county and $4,000
in the entire district, an audit OF his
expenses was demanded and ordered
by the court.
Sibley had spent a sum that aver
aged 81 for every voter in the entire
district.
In the warrant under which Sibley
was arrested three other prominent
politicians I'm the Twenty-eighth dis
trict are also charged with conspiracy
to debauch voters They are Charles
Crandall. d. VI. Howard and George
NJ. Dunn.
The information against Sibley was
made before Justice Perry OF Warren
by Constable Walter Paige, OF that
city.
Paige served the warrant on Sibiey
at his home here. In the information
Frank II. Taylor, secretary to Sibley'
Is named as co-defendant
Mr.. Sibley denied himself to inter
viewers. In his statement OF with
drawal he said that Ill health solely
was responsible for his giving up the
contest.
It is said by close friends OF the
family that Sibley is suffering from
acute heart trouble, and has not left
his home for some time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
VIRGINIA NEWS

DR.. Bray, expert sent from State
department Of health, is making a
study of typhoid fever condition in the
valley.
The Clarke County Horse and Colt
Show the only three-day show, in the
State, opened at Berryville Tuesday
with large attendance.
Thirteen robberies, representing a
loss of several hundred dollars worth
of property from chickens to clothing,
were reported to the police in Richmond
between Saturday and Monday nights.
Gen. Thomas T. Munford has been
appointed chairman of the history com
mittee of the Grand Camp of Confed-
ate Veterans of Virginia, to fill the va
cancy caused by the death of Major
John w. Daniel. This appointment has
been announced by Gen. John c. Ewell,
of Lancaster county, commander OF the
Grand Camp.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
UNWRITTEN LAW WINS
Girl Acquitted After Killing False
Lover on the Street.

GONCI vi AilC 0hNNH
New Orleans. Aug. 24-Mamie Nc
Laughln, a girl of eighteen years, who
shot and killed her false lover, Hugh
Smith, Jr, a wealthy saloonkeeper as
he walked on the streets with her
rival, was acquitted by jury In the
district court here on plea OF the
unwritton law.
The jury was out but twenty-five
minutes. The announcement OF the
verdict was received with cheers by
the members OF the Era club. an or
ganization OF women. and the other
spectators who filed the court room.
Miss Mclaughlin herself took the
stand just before both the defense and
the prosecution rested without argu-
ment.
"He seduced me-" she sobbed. He
had promised to marry me. but he
didn't keep his word. went to the
house OF the Blake girl. | saw her
come out. thought that she was 60
ing to meet Smith. followed her. |
found that my supposltion was correct,
for he met her. followed them. and
when | got near to them was so
crazed with grief that didn't know
what | was doing. Life was worth
nothing to me any longer. so killed
him"
Ever since the Mclaughlin girl
killed Smith the women of the Era
club and others throughout the state
banded together for her protection
from any consequences of her act.
They raised fund to hire good law
yers and In every way assisted the
girl.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
THE RECONCILIATION

President Taft has undoubtedly
done both himself and his party
great good by his frank letter to Mr.
Griscom on the Roosevelt-Sherman
episode, inasmuch as the letter
makes it certain that there will at
least be no immediate breach be-
tween the administration and Mr..
Roosevelt. While Republicans have
cause to rejoice over this fact, yet
there is still trouble ahead for them
in New York, owing to the feud be-
tween the "old guard composed OF
Woodruff, Ward. Sherman. Wads-
worth. Barnes and others. and the
Progressives, led by Mr.. Roosevelt.
The President evidently felt the need
of having a public understanding
with Col. Roosevelt on account OF
conditions not only in New York
but in the country at large, for 1t is
evident from a perusal of his letter
and a review of the events leading
up to it that Mr.. Taft, as the head
of his party, is deeply perturbed
over the outlook in the coming cam
paign. There were perhaps after all
L 4 L.
few people who believed that the
President had been so unwise and so
ungrateful as to enter into an agree
ment to turn Mr.. Roosevelt down,
but the very fact that rumors were
afloat as to the matter, arouslng
suspicion in various quarters, was
enough to impose a serious obstacle
t Republican success, and this Mr.
Taft doubtless realized when he gave
out the Griscom letter for pubhca-
ton. While the Republicans are
contending with all of these troubles
the Democratic campaign managers
seem to be quietly allowing matters
to take their course. evidently san
guine of the result, and, to tell the
truth. whether man be Democrat
or Republican, it does look like the
G. o. P. elephant has most too
heavy a load to carry this year, not
the least of which is the tariff law.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
Headquarters 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. Z. ID. Cole.
Agent for sale of bricks of Fred
ericksburg Brick Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
- WILL EvICT saUATTERs
Rich and Poor to Be Driven From New
York State Lands.

Albany, N. Y, Aug. 24.-Adirondack
squatters. rich and poor alike. are to
be bodily eyicted from state land this
fall and their camps and dwellings
torn down.
This announcement was made by
State Forest, Fish and Game Commits
sIoner James 8. Whipple during the
inquiry into Adirondack land affairs,
which Is being conducted by the com,
mlssioners appointed by Governor
Hughes.
Mr.. Ward stated that the main OBJ
ject OF the department was to protect
the forests and that the poor squat.
tiers had not been put of for the rea-
son that the rich camp squatters could
fight the state and staye of action for
years, as the attorneys fees wouldn't
amount to any more than camp rental.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
MADE T. EAT Ills OLD FOOD
Boarding House Mistress Turns Tricl
on Her Grocer.

Boarding House Mistress Turns Trick
on Her Grocer.
Granite City. ILL.,, Aug. 24.-When
her grocer repeated the Oifense Of de-
livering to her tanned" and antiquat-
ed eggs, Mrs. Allen Kilfosky made
him sit down and dine with her.
Mrs. Kilfosky is one of several wo-
men who preside over boarding
houses in Hungry Hollow" All have
complained lately at the quality of the
foodstuffs delivered to them. and
when Mrs. Kilfosky overheard her gro.
Ger gleefully telling that he foisted on
his ancient stuff on the Hungry Hol-
low" folks. she sought vengeance.
She apprised no one of her inten-
tion, but waited until her grocery man
came blithely up the steps of the
house. She invited him In with a -four.
ish of arms and benign smile All i'm.
suspectingly the man entered the
house and was invited to "sit down
and eat"
He demurred at first, but Mrs. Kill
fosky fixed him with a steely eye. and,
after threatening to administer a drub.
bling II he protested she subdued him.
Steak. scrambled eggs and roasting
ears" composed the menu. The steak
was brayely attacked, but his frantic
efforts to cut 1t we're without avail.
He managed after time to eat por-
ton and was instructed to attack the
eggs. He did. He took one mouthful
and baked, announcing that he would
rather stand a trouncing than pro-
coed.
The corn, Mrs. Kilfosky asserts. was
Of ripe old age and was impossible
Of mastication except by good, strong
teeth and jaws. After extracting
promise that In the future she will re-
ceive only fresh groceries and eggs.
Mrs. Kilfosky permitted the tortured
man to depart without finishing the
impromptu meal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
THIRD DISTRICT
REPUBLICANS TO MEET

Republican delegates from the cities
and counties of the Third Virginia Dis
trict will meet in convention in Rich
mond Sept. IL, at noon, to name
party candidate to oppose Capt. John
Lamb, Democratic nominee.
The basis of representation will be
one delegate for each fifty votes or
fraction exceeding twenty-five in the
election of Nov, 1909, for governor.
This will make membership of about
fifty delegates. =,
The name of former u. S. Marshal
Treat, of West Point, has been used in
this connection, but it is stated that Mr..
Treat would not consider acceptance.
City Chairman Flegenheimer, OF Rich
mond, has been suggested.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
PETERSBURG'S NEW MAYOR

At a meeting of the two branches
City Council Of Petersburg to fill the
unexpired term of two years of the late
Mayor Jones three candidates were
voted for: Col. George Cameron, Jr., E.
H. Patterson and Paul Petit. After
the second ballot Pettit's name was
withdrawn. On the third Cameron re-
ceiyed seventeen votes and Patterson
sixteen. Colonel Cameron's election
was made unanimous.
Col. Cameron is president of the Ma
tional Bank Of Petersburg, and for five
wears was a member Of City Council,
and for threee years chairman OF the
Council Finance Commute.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
FIRE DESTROYS C0LLIERY
Flames Sweep West Bear Ridge Plant
at Mahanoy Plane, Pa.

Mahanoy City. Pa. Aug. 24.-West
Bear Ridge colliery. owned and oper-
ated by the Philadelphia & Reading
Coal and Iron company. at Mahanoy
Plane, near here, was destroyed by
fire.
The colliery. which gave employ
ment to 500 men and boys, was idle
Monday. and the cause of the fire is
not known. The colllery prepared and
shipped $4,000 tons of coal annually.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
Kldnapper Dies In Jail.

Baltimore, Aug. 24-Joseph NJ. ia
ner. formerly OF Brooklyn, who was
sentenced to serve twenty-one years In
the penltentiary here for the abduction
OF Katherine Loersch, twelve years OF
age. died Of tuberculosis in the peni
Tertiary. Janer was the son OF re
tired sea captain. who left him $500,
900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)

Wheat, 9Oc to sl.00; corn, zoe to 74c;
meal, $l.70 to $1.75; oats, 40 to as; old
hens, live, 10 to IL; dressed, is to 16;
spring chickens, Ia to is, h.; eggs,
Is TO IS; lard, Is TO 16; ducks; live,
9 TO 10; dressed IL to Is; butter, 20 to
Is; country hams, 16 to Is; bacon sides,
16; Irish potatoes, 40 to 80; lambs,
$3.50 TO 81; hides, green, 4; dry
sailed, 10 to IL; dry hides, 10 to Is; calf
skins No. /. $i.0O to s1.25; baled hay,
Sl8 to $40 per ton; live hogs, s to 9;
beef, live weight, 8 to 4; pork, 9 to 10;
wool, 20 to q per ID, veal. to 8; sweet
potatoes, $1.00 to Ito; seed Early
Rose potatoes, 65 to rs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
REPUBLICANS CHOOSE TWO
SETS OF DELEGATES

At a meeting of Republicans at
Lynchburg to elect delegates 70 tne
Sixth district congressional convention,
10 be held at Roanoke, Sept 1, there
was q disagreement, resulting in two
separate meetings. -,
Two sets of delegates were elected.
City executive committees were also
elected by each.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
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.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
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
way. Everything sold with the guar
antee that guarantees. The leading
jewelry store, 619 Main st. Phone 200.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
AoTIA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Aqua District School Board, of
Stafford Co., Va, will meet at Ebe-
nezer school-house, near Garrisonyille,
Thursday, Sept. l, 1910, at 10 o'clock,
to elect and contract with teachers for
the term beginning first Monday in Oc-
tober. All applicants please be present
and present a certificate signed by Supt.
James Ashby. r. A. Cloe,
23a3 Clerk Board.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
Stranded to Death PLAYING ON swInq.

Philadelphia, Aug. 24.-Edward Bur
ton, twelve years old. Of 2529 Dakota
street, was found hanging in the cellar
Of his home by his mother. The boy
died a half hour later. He had been
playing in the cellar and had rugged
up a rope swing. In some manner the
boy became entangled about the neck
In the swing and was unable to release
himself. In his struggles the rope be
came frightened around his neck and
Btrangled him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
FIREMEN IN ALEXANDRIA
Companies From Is Cities Present.

The twenty-fourth annual convention
of the Virginia State Firemen's Asso-
citation opened in Alexandria Wednes-
day afternoon for a session Of three
days. :,
tendance. It is estimated that over
1000 iremen will be in the parade on
Thursday.
The sessions are held in the opera
house. presided over by J.R: N. Curtin,
president of the State Association:
Mayor Paff delivered an address OF
welcome on behalf of the city, Hon. {;
C. Carlin on behalf of the citizens and
John Fl. Trimyer on behalf Of the fire
men. On Thursday the parade will be
held and on Friday the reel races.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
RICH MAN A BURGLAR
Caught In the Act Of Robblng Hi
Tenant.

Caught In the Act OF Robblng His
Tenant.
Martinsville. Ind, Aug. 24.-Hugh
NJ. Bercaw, a retired farmer worth
s25O,OOO, was arrested on a charge OF
burglary, being detected in the act OF
stealing from the store Of Benjamin
Pavey.
The dealer has been missing little
articles from time to time, especially
cigars and tobacco, and he concluded
to keep a watch for the thief He rents
the store room from Bercaw. and he
saw his landlord fit key into the
lock of the rear door and enter and
make selections from the cigar case.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
Hoke Smith Nav Win.

Atlanta, Ca, Aug 24.-Early returns
from the primary from nearly every
county In the state show gains for
Hoke Smith, candidate for governor.
He apparently has a safe lead over
Governor Brown.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
HUNDREDS PERISH
About 1000 Fire Fighters
Are Missing.
KNOWN DEAD NOW EIGHTY
Scores of Bodies Have Been Found
In Ashes of Towns 49, 400 Prob
ably Persisted in Idaho.
Flames Unchecked.

Spokane, Wash. Aug. 24-Nearly the
whole panhandle of Idaho. timbered
mountain country. is on fire, and 1t Is
possible that 400 persons may have
perished.
United States Forest Supervisor w.
F. WeigIe has not heard from 300 OF
his men who were in the burning
woods. and he fears they may have
perished.
He sent Ranger A. f. Holcomb to
open up the old Mullan road leading
to the Bullion mine. where eight bod
les are buried.
The known dead now number 80.
A crowd was sent out to the big
fork OF the Occur d'Alene, where
twelve bodies are buried under the
ruins. This will necessitate the clear.
ing OF thirty miles Of road to Wallace.
Besides the twelve dead at Big Fork,
three men suffered broken legs and
three others were totally blinded.
Heavy clouds are hanging over the
district and rain is expected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25

HERE is YOUR OPPORTUNITY.
Fine prices paid for country hams,
bacon, calves, lambs, chickens, eggs
and country produce in general.
Harris & Bro,
lapl4-6m Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
li23-tf.
MUSICALE AT HULL'S CHAPEL

A musicale is to be held at Moncure
Hall, Stafford Co., near Truslow's
Store, Saturday, Sept. Bird, commencing
at 8 o'clock. General admission 10 cts,
children 10 cts, reserved rs cts. Re-
freshments will be sold between selec-
tons. Proceeds to be devoted to the
erection of an Episcopal Chapel nearby.
la23-4t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
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,
If Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
DIR. P. II. HUDGIN

Has graduated from Toronto Univer-
sty and from the Virginia State Board
as Veterinary Surgeon and is now
practicing his profession in this city.
All calls will have immediate attention.
Address, DIR. P. H. Hudgin,
Law Building, Fredericksburg, Va.
a25l3m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
RIPANS.

There is scarcely any condition Of Ill
health that is not benefited by the
occasional use of RIPANS Tabule.
For sale by druggists. The Five cent
packet Is enough for an ordinary occa-
sion. The family bottle, 60 cents, con-
tains supply for year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
MONEY no LOAN


on improved real estate in sums of not
lees than $1,000. G. B. Wallace, At
torney, fredericksburg, Va. a16w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
John G. iiurkamp Co.

DR.. q. N. ECKENRODE, DENTIST.
Office hours 81 and 2 to 5; Office Main
street, over Goolrick drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
MONEY tn LOAN

In sums of $500 and upwards, real
estate security. Apply to Chichester z
Chichester, attorneys. ID II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
w. 8. EMBREY

[Successor to Embrey & Berryman.1
Dealer in Railroad Cross Ties, Cedar
Posts, Spokes and Hoops. Keeps con,
stantly on hand large supply OF Baiec
Hay and Mill Feed. Office near kaii-
road Depot, Fredericksburg, va.
Also Agent for Page Wire Fence 70.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25

MONTREAL MALT WHISKEY
The best on the market. Price So per
gallon. Write to Eugene Bode, care Of
E. E. Downham & Co., Alexandria, We.
9j2m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
Headquarters For All
Kinds of Leather

Sole Leather, Sides, Strips and Blocks,
either Hemlock or Oak.
Harness Leather, Betting and Lacing,
all sizes.
Cali Skins and Blacksmith Aprons.
We don't handle anything but the best.
All guaranteed to give perfect sstisiac-
ton as to prices, etc. IT,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
Tells Farmers He Cares
Only For Decent Politics.
WELCOMES FOE OF SHERMAN
Former President Takes Rap at
the Vice President in His Home
Town and in Wildly Cheer
ed by Farmers.

Utica, N. Y, Aug. 24.-Mr. Roose-
welt came into Vice President Sher'
mans home town and began his long
speechmaking tour by swatting Mr..
Sherman. The colonel didn't mention
names. because that wasn't necessary
Ten thousand farmers and their
wives gathered in a grove and waited
for the colonel to hit Sunny jim. They
didn't have long to wait, and they
roared with delight when 1t came. The
occasion was the second annual re
union picnic Of the Herkimer and
Oneida Changers. Ostensibly 1t was a
time for farm talk exclusively, but
Mr.. Roosevelt had other things on his
mind. The colonel after he got through
with a political stab. devoted himself
to an interesting delivery of a speech
on what the farmers ought to do.
Mr.. Roosevelt as he arose to speak,
swept his eye over the picturesque
crowd and 1t lighted upon Senator
Davenport.
Tribute to Sherman's Foe.
The colonel beamed Il am glad to
see on the platform" he shouted, Sen
ator Davenport The seats shook and
the crowd gave the senator a hand
greater even than I. r. had received.
1t was a real ovation. Davenport, ar
dent supporter Of the direct primaries,
Hughes man and a bitter foe of Sher'
man. who has been working TO throw
him out, and has repudiated him. was
furred. He hadn't estimated his popu.
larity, apparently. Il am glad" the
colonel continued when the cheering
had ceased, because the only kind OF
politics | care for is the kind OF poll
tics where decency is combined with
efficiency, and | hold that the only way
by which a politician can efficiently
serve his party is by helping that par
ty efficiently serve the people, and be
cause the senator and those around
him who have stood for those princi-
piles are on the platform.
MI. itOOScNttl udt ~ pup oN'Nio'
moments In order to finish his tribute.
you will at least notice that my ut
terances are free from ambiguity" 1t
was this sort Of thing that made the
colonel solid right at the outset Of his
performance His hearers waited for
more of 1t. but it didn't come. At the
end of Mr.. ROoseyelt's address, how
ever, there were repeated cries for
Davenport.
You have listened to a magnificent
speech by a magnificent man." he said.
He represents to my mind better
than any other man since Abraham
Lincoln the heart and the conscience
and the courage OF the great body Of
our people. He has been my ideal. /
want 10 stand for the things he stands
for" Then he clasped hands with the
colonel.
Mr.. Roosevelt's address contained
very few startling utterances. 1t was
more of a sermon than anything else.
but was an interesting and instruc-
tive sermon. and the big audience fol
lowed the speaker with marked atten-
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
Put II Up to the Farmer.

The colonel put the matter directly
up to the farmers who came to hear
him. He began with conservation OF
natural farming resources and he end.
ed with a tribute to the Civil War
veterans, who turned out in large
numbers. He told the survivors Of the
rebellion that they were favored men,
men who had really done things. He
spoke as one soldier to another. He
brought out the necessity for the farm
ers to be represented capably upon
civic commissions. He said that the
cities must not grow at the expense
of the country. He advised the farm
ers TO take to the heed for the call
of scientific methods and not to scoh
at them.
The ex-president told the farmers
that they should cooperate and study
business conditions so that they shall
be better able to meet the problems
facing them.
Don't initiate the morality of some
of these big business men," were his
words OF warning, but get their eff.
cheney"
Mr.. Roosevelt will leave Utica to
night His next stop is Cheyenne on
Saturday.