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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
SP0TSYLVANIA
Cases Decided by Justices Court
Other Items.
SpotsyIvania. Va. March 26th.

Spotsylvania. Va. March 26th.
Justices Waller. Young and Eastburn
held court at Spotsylvania c. II. Fri
day and dispensed justice in the follow
ing cases
Commonwealth V. Jameson, charged
with unlawfully shooting at James
Wadlington. fined S25 and costs. T.
Stokeley Coleman represented the
State and c. O'Conor Goolrick the
prisoner.
The cases Of w. f. Self V. L. Poates
and Commonwealth V. Poates and Self
were dismissed. Frederick W. Cole
man for Poates and +. W. Carter and
c. ID. Foster for Self.
AT twelve O'Clock Justice p. c. Coco
loe, Of Berkley, opened his court with
Associated Justices Young and Eastburn.
when they proceeded TO try the case of
n. L. Mills V. l.. r. Colbert. which
consumed most Of the day. examining
some II witnesses or more. The suit
was to recover $40 for breach of con
tract The court delivered it's opinion
and gave judgment in favor of Mills
against Colbert for 81 with $l3. 80 costs.
Messrs. Frederick w. Coleman, +. W.
Carter and c. ID. Foster represented
Mills. and Lee J. Graves, Colbert.
The court directed Constable Hocka-
day, of Berkley, to investigate certain
supposed blind tigers and in due time
report to the court.
A big crowd attended court and the
proposed permanent roads were dis
cussed quite freely.
Mr.: n. l.. Mill qualified before Clerk
Harris as a notary public. having been
appointed by Gov. Mann on March 18th.
Col. r. c. Blaydes will leave in few
days for Big Stone Gap.
Sheriff Waller has been engaged for
the week summoning jurors. witnesses.
etc, for Judge Masons's court. which
convenes here the first Monday in April.
The docket is large and court will
pobably last a week.
Messrs. c. O'Conor Goolrick. K. w.
Carter. Frederick w. Coleman and c.
ID. Foster were guests of MIR. T. A.
Frazer at Coventry Friday evening
They say Tom gave them a big
time
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, TUESDAY MARCH 90 1910
SILVER SOCIAL
Enjoyable Occasion at the Baptis,
Church

A most attractive juvenile program
was enjoyed Thursday evening i'm the
lecture room Of the Baptist church. the
occasion being a silver social held un-
der the auspices Of the WAYS and
Means Committee of the Young Wo-
man : Auxiliary Of that church.
The little people taking part gave
evidence of remarkable talent, and re
iiected great credit on those having
their training in charge. DR.. J. Gar
nett King presided. The platform was
t3stily decorated with plants and spring
blossoms.
At the closeof the program an en-
joyable social hour was passed. during
which refreshments were served bv the
younger members Of the society. The
following was the program:
Violin solo Elizabeth Ninde.
Recitation, The Village Sewing So
ciety- Doris Pates.
Vocal solo, The Baby's Boat is the
Silver Moon Julia Mason Rowe.
Vocal solo, Any Old Time at ALL
Lucy Dunaway Ninde.
Violin, (a) Summer Night Waltz. (b)
Little Love Song -Franklyn Koeppen.
Duet-The Yama Yama ManIAde-
lalde and William Rowe.
Vocal solo. Open Up Your Heart
Vernon Tyler Timberlake.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29

= commonwealth OF Virpfnia. IN the
Clerk 5 Office OF the Circuit cooxt
or the county Of Caroline on the.
4th day of March. 1910. n. b. Gin. ad-
ministrator, G { a of Daniel Webster.
deceased, plaintiff. vs. Prank Webster
and Lurine Webster. his wife: Mollie
Webster, Barbery Chandler. Ida Coates.
and James Coates. her husband: Eddie
Baker and James Baker. her husband.
Leila Cammack and james Cammack.
her husband; Girdie Walker, Woodson
Iompson, Ode Tompson and Edward
thompson, the four last named being
infants, defendents. In Chancery.
The object of this suit is TO construe
The will of Daniel Webster, and an
afhdavit having been made and fled
that the defendants. Frank Webster
and Lurie Webster, his wife: Mollie
Webster. Barbery Chandler and Girdie
Walker (nee Thompsonl, are rot resi-
dents of the State of Virginia. il is
ordered that they do appear here
within fifteen days after due publica-
ticn hereof, and do what NAV be nee
eSsary To protect their interest in this
suit And it is further ordered that a
copy hereof be published once a week
Tor four successive weeks in The Free
Lance, newspaper published IN the
city of fredericksburg. Virginia. and
that copy be posted at the front door
Of the courthouse of this county on or
before the next succeeding rule day
from the date hereof.
Teste:
E. X. Coghill, Clerk.
By t. c. Valentine, Deputy Clerk.
A Copy Teste-
I. c, Valentine, Deputy Clerk
w. ~. Fnnfl n
rreuva.y
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
BALD PREACHER RETIREs

Cannot W-1r Hat In Pulpit and Is
Continually Catching Cold.
New York March 26-Rev r. A
Hascr. Of s. Trlrltatis Evangelical
Irthcr"n church. Jersey City. has
written his congregation that bald
moss forces him 10 reti.e from tho
ministry.
He cauu,, Wear his hat in the pul
pit anc j." cannot preach hareheadcd
he says vi-hont catching cold Hc
vill pre2CH t'e farewell SERMON next
Sunday
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
OPERA HOUSE CAFE SOLD

Henry Williams, the well known and
experienced &C 'Nred steward of the old
Weems line of : amers, and one of the
most experience restauranters, has
purchased of Mr.. X. II. Snellings the
Opera House Cafe and will run it in the
most approved style He will take
charge Monday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
ITCHING ECZEMA WASHED AWAY

Is It worth % cents to you to stop
that awful, agonizing itch? Surely YOU
will spend 25 cents on your druggist q
recommendation, to cool and heal and
soothe that terrible itching eruption?
By arrangements with the b. ID. ID
Laboratories of Chicago we are able to
make special offer of 25-eent bottle
of their oil Of wintergreen compound.
known as d. ID. d. Prescription. Call.
or write or telephone to Goolrick' :
Modern Pharmacy, Fredericksburg. Va.
We absolutely know that the iTCH
is STOPPED AT ONCE by ID. ID. ID.
Prescription, and the cures all seem to
be permanent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
FUNERAL OF MISS RUTH EMBREY

The funeral Of Miss Ruth Embrey
was held from Salem Baptist church
wednesday at 3 p. m, conducted by
Rev. T. 4. Thomas. Interment in
Salem Cemetery. The pallbearers were:
Messrs. Robt Harris. of this city:
Willie and Charlie Hildrup, Henry Fitz-
hugh, Ed Albrecht and Fred Perry. of
SpotSvlvania
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
CASE ARGUED

The attachment cases of Clark Wood
and Coal Co. and Geo, w. Perry against
{. L. Collins were az led in Corpora
ton court Thursday. motion TO abate
said attachments. dge Goolrick will
deliver his decision later. Mr.. Freder-
lex w. Coleman represented the plain
tiifs and Judge Alvin T. Embrey, the
Collins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
CENSUS PROCLAMATION

President VIM. II. Taft has issued a
proclamation announcing that the 18th
decennial census of the United States
VIII be taken beginning April 18th.
1910. and calling on all citizenl-to fur
nish all the information ASH Il for by
the enumerators. The proclamation
was sent to Clerk of the Court A. B..
Yates. with the request that il be
DOSted
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
CARD OF THANKS

Mr.. Bowen Embrey and family wish
to extend their most hearty thanks
through The Free Lance and Star 70
their friends and citizens of Spotsylva-
mia and Fredericksburg for their sym
pathy and kindness toward them through
the illness and death of their devoted
daughter, Ruth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
GOING SOME

Mr.. II. w. Moncure. of Stafford. got
up early Friday morning. went to his
duck blind. killed three ducks, rode TO
Whitewater, took the train for Washing
ton, consulted DIR. Richardson. ate
dinner in fredericksburg, and got back
home by Z O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
WILL BE STEWARD ON LANCASTER

b. Mr.. K. II. Snellings, it is stated. will
take the position of steward on
Steamer Lancaster and will enter on
his duties April 1st.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
PROMPT PAYMENT

Mr.. Frank c. Jansen has received
through l.. A. Weaver. local treasurer
of the r. f. Lee Tent /. o. o. R., a
check for 500, it being funeral bene-
FITS of his son. Edward Jansen, who
died last Friday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
GOOD FRIDAY

Services were held in st. George's 5
and Trinity Episcopal churches this
morning and will be held at st. Mary's
Catholic church tonight. Easter is al
most here and the weather report says
''good weather"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29

The State Corporation Commission
elected Charles o. Barksdale, of South
Boston, Halifax county, State bank ex-
aminer at a salary of three thousand
dollars year. Charles S. Hunter, of
Staunton, was made assistant examiner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
THERMOMETER so IN SHADE

The thermometer registered so in the
shade at noon Friday. II has ranged
about this at noon for several DAYS.
Remarkable weather for March.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
OTTER CAUGHT AT DAM

John Truslow caught an otter at
the dam Friday, which measured 4 feet.
1t was beauty with an extra heavy
set of fur.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29

Send loc-. name OF paper and this al. for our
beautiful Savings Bank and Child's skctch- Book
Each bank contains Good Luck Penny.
SCOTT & BOVINE, AO9 Pearl St. New York
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
Potomac, Fredericks-
burg and Piedmont
Railroad.
nMs TABLE No. Is.

Connections at Fredericksburg with r. r. 4
r. r. and Maryland. Delaware and Virginia Rail-
Chesapeake & Ohio X. X.
The only line to the Chaneeilorsville and wilder
ness Battlehelds.
Eastern Standard Time Daily except Sunday
NJ MASTELLER. Superintendent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
OicaMoND. FREDERICKSBURG AND 20

DlChMoND. FREDERICKSBURG AND PO-
n TOMAC R. r
Northward- Leave daily 6:li. Cos. s.a2 Local.
705. s;46. 1923 locsi. a M l2s $50 local 7.0i.
1909 D. m
SouthWard- Leave $50 am. daily. A. C. l.. trai,
500 a m week days local. 9.ts a m. daily Local.
ll:a2 a m daily, s. A. l. train: los D. m daily
fast train for Richmoods 5.26 D. m. daily A. C.
L. train; 6-66 p. m daily. s. A. l. train: 7:Is D.
M daily. local SIC D. M daily s. A. l., train.
ll.Sl y. daily. A. c. Z. train.
Local from Richmond arrives 400 .. M week
days
Local from Washington arrives 6.le D. m daily
Arrivals and departures not guaranteed.
W. p. Taylor. TralFic Manager
G. C. Cox. Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
EARLY BATHING

Twelve boys between ages of 10 and
10 years were bathing in river back of
knox's Bone Mill Friday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29
PAINTING

Painters are at work beautifyinp the
store fronts Of Messrs. w. Fl. Brnlle Il
Co. and F. W. Fuerherd on Main st.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-03-29

FOR sALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-04

The Paulist Fathers Choir of 125 men and boys sang before the Roman Catholic laymen's meeting in New
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-04
Had Lain Dead
 More than a Month
MAN AND WOMAN CLAD ONLY
 IN NIGHT ROBES.
A PHILADELPHIA SENSATION
Bodies of Prosperous Lapidary and Unidentified Woman Found in Roor1 in Jewelry Trade Section of City.

Philadelphia, Feb. 3.-What may have been a double murder. a con- summated agreement to commit sui eide, or two sudden deaths from nat ural causes, was discovered today, when the bodies of William Bohrer. a prosperous lapfdary. aged 55 years, and an unidentified woman, about 30 years of age, were found in room in the wholesale jewelry trade section of the city. where they had lain probably more than month.
 Locksmith Broke Open Door.
 The room where the bodies were found was used by Bohrer as a sleep ing apartment and adjoined his shop on the third floor of a small building at Seventh and Sansom streets. The lapidary. who succeeded his father in business many years ago, had not been seen since Christmas week. It was his hunting trips and the fact that his rooms. had not been opened for more than month attracted little atten- tion-. His son, after several attempts to find his father at home, today noti- lied the police and a locksmith was sent for and broke open the door. No Trace of Poison, No Murder Signs.
 Clothed only in their night robes the bodies of the man and woman were found lying in the room. Bohrer's body was stretched face downward across chair, while that of the wom-
  ward, her outstretched hand grasping the round of a chair.
 There was nothing to indicate that the couple mutually agreed to kill themselves, no trace of poison being found. Neither was there any evidence of murder aside from the fact that Bohrer's body was lying in an unusual position. The apartment was in good order and there was no evidence of q robbery having been committed. Both bodies were badly decomposed and it was practically i'm possible to tell from the superficial examination which was made tonight whether a murder was committed.
 The identity of the woman is not known to any of the occupants of the building.
 Woman Partially Identified.
 Philadelphia, Feb. 3.-The dead woman was partially identified late tonight as Anita Habmahile, who was employed during Christmas week in Market street department store and who disappeared about New Years
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-04
Worried by Crowd in Court Room She Becomes
 Almost Hysterical
NOT AFRAID OF LAWYERS OR JURY
But Could Not Stand the Gaze of Crowd of Women Curiosity Seekers-Hopes the Female Spectators will be Kept Out of Court Today-Agrees to Tell the

girl has no chance to tell story tha. appears right when a lot Of women are gazing on her. I will be able to tell my story if am not annoyed by the glances of curious women and all ] ask is fair chance and that the court order the curiosity seeks to keep out. When a woman is in trouble it is her own sex who gloat over the fact
 Prisoner Wore New Dress of Black.
 Sophie, who has been appearing in court in a short dress that gave her the appearance of a young girl in stead of a woman of 24 years. wore q new dress of black at the opening os the afternoon session. The only orna- ment was a gold chain and locket, the latter containing 8 picture of her mother Her nervousness was shown by her continual opening and shuttip g of this locket and the taking off and putting on of her gloves.
 Not Strength Enough to Pull Pistol
 Hammer Back.
 At the immediate close of the days trial, Sophie, in company with her at torneys, Dr. Diefendorf, and a few friends, retired to another part of the court room and there Sophie tried to use revolver similar to the one she is said to have purchased on Septem- Der IS in a local paWnshop She was unable to pull the hammer back with one hand and could only with difficulty do it with both. Dr. Diefendorf was satisfied that Sophie did not have the strength to use the gun. In the early part of the trial, witness for the pros- ecution testified to hearing. shots on Friday and Saturday nights. Septen- Der IT and IS, and in each instance said that shots were fired in rapid suc-- cession. This the defense will contend could not be done by a person not possessed of strength greater than that of the accused. Will Undertake to Tell Her Story To-
 day.
 Tonight counsel for Sophie said that she would go on the stand in the morn ing and tell the same story that she told at the time of her arrest; before the coroner's jury and to her counse..
 Sophie. Mr. Kennedy said, may De able to tell her story without break ing down if the people do not crowd into the court room. The girls story has been to the effect that at Mitch .1l's suggestion she made an appoint nent with Kulvinskas. in the. woods and that Mitchell was to meet them here. She says she; never believed hat Mitchell intended to kill Kulvin- skas. but that it would be a quarrel between two men who were going to fight for her love: -.-'. -r--.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-04
TICKET sPEcuLAToRs IN
 COLLISION WITH MANAGERS
How Best Seats in New York Theaters Are Controlled.

New York. Feb. 3.-A combination of five ticket speculators in collusion with every Broadway manager who produces a big success, controls the best seats in the theaters of New York city. For seats in the first five rows of the house the speculator pays $2.l5 each, according to a statement made today by a speculator testifying be- fore the committee on laws and legis- lation of the board of aldermen. Tie sDeculator. Beebe bv name, admittei l that he was outside the ring" and that a, host of men like himself were unable to buy good seats at the box office. Several prominent managers were mentioned as being in league with the spectators. None of the man agers referred to was present.
 The hearing was on a proposed or- dinance tending to regulate or do away with theatsr ticket speculation. Bee be's charges brought heated denials by some of the other spectators pres ent.
 The speculators were referred to- by speakers advocating the passage of the ordinance, as pests" public nuis- ances," and ''extortionists."
 No definite action was taken today and the hearing was adjourned until next Thursday An almost prohibitive license and a bond of $2,000 is the basis of the proposed law.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-04
SECRET SERVICE MEN BAFFLED.
 NO ARRESTS YET MADE.
Treasury Departments System of Printing Bank Notes Not Thief Proof.

Washington, Feb. 3.1The treasury departments system of printing bank notes, supposed to be thief proof and automatically. immune from robbery, has been beaten.
 The bureau of printing and engrav- ing turned out $3,00O, ,000, 600 in bank notes in 1909 without losing one, but on last Jan. 27th a sheet of four $10 gold notes, unnumbered and without the seal, disappeared.
 Four days later the theft was discov- cred when two of the incomplete bills turned up at a local bank The other two made a complete cycle and return ed to the treasury in the course of business.
 The secret service men are baff1ed and no arrests have been made. The system used in handling the bills from the time the ink first touches the paper until they go into circulation has been supposed to be figuratively iron bound and copper riveted,'' and it has been a boast that no theft could occur without detection.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-04
MAYOR cAYNoR ACTED
 AS UMPIRE IN DISPUTE
Between the New York Police and the
 United States Army.

New York, Feb. 5.-Mayor Gaynor acted as umpire today in a dispute between the United States army and the New York police. Incidentally, he decided for the army. The complain ant was Lieut.. Henry w Torney, U- $. A., formerly a West Point football star. He was arrested "5ust for be- ing one of the crowd'' in company with Miss Inez Milholland, Vassar gradu- ate. suffragette and champion of the striking girl shirtwiaist operators. Though promptly discharged in police court. Terney carried his case to the mayor. protesting against the action of Police Captain Henry, who caused tlis arrest.
 Reprimanding the police captain at fhe hearing today, the mayor said: ~It is the business of the police to keep their hands off people. No one should be arrested unless guilty of some offense defined by the law. In the case of strikers the business of tEe police is to preserve the peace and take no sides"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-04
WELL DRESSED AND GENTEEL,
 HELD AS A HOTEL "BEAT."
Mrs. r. L. Johnson Tried to Walk Out
 of Hotel Astor.

New York, Feb. 3.-seMrs. T. L.. Johnson alias Mrs. Audrey Williams. well dressed and genteel, tried to walk out of the Hotel Astor today, leaving her bill behind her. When arrested she admitted that she was without funds, with desire to quit the hotel before her bill grew larger. Question ed further, she said that she had just been discharged from the worlShouse on BlackwellJs Island, where as Mrs. Audrey Williams she served time for obtaining goods by representing her self as the wife of Percival Whitall, a carpet manufa cturer of Worcester Mass. She was held for trial as hotel .fbeat.''
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-04
TROUBLE IN LOVE AFFAIR
Resulted in Murder and Suicide in
 Baltimore.

Baltimore, Feb 3.-Leaying behind him two rather rambling and inco- herent letters, Elijah Baba Badal, Persian, 31 years old, a student at the University of Maryland school of med icine, shot and instantly killed today Miss Marie Lewsen, 24 years old, of Portland, Me, a student of dentistry at the same institution, and then shot himself, dying very soon afterwards. The letters, which were enclosed in an envelope addressed to the suicides brother, N. E. Badal, of Des Moines, Ia. were found in pocket of BadaIs clothing. One of them bore date of Jan. 19 and the other that of Jan. 25. They told of BadaPs love for Miss Lewsen and his belief that shes recip- rocated it fully until her mind was poisoned against the Persian by a boarding house mistress
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-04

Waterbury, Conn, Feb. 3.-The breaking down of the accused, which prevented her taking the stand in her own behalf and the first direct men tion of the connection of Joseph Mitch ell with the shooting, were incidents in today,s trial of Sophie Kritchman for the murder of Bronislow Kulyin- skas. Witnesses for the. defense tes- fified to having seen Mitchell with So- phie on the afternoon that Kulviu- skas was shot and on the following morning. Mitchell is under arrest and will be tried at the conclusion of the Kritchman case.
 Was Extremely Nervous.
 The thought of going on the stand in her own behalf today caused the ac- c1sed girl to spend a restless night and on her arrival in the court room at the opening of the days proceed ings was extremely nervous The crowd in the room seemed to worry her and as the time approached for her testifying she became almost hys- terical. When her counsel at the aft ernoon session asked her if she was ready to go on the stand, she said "No! Noi No!" and Dr. Diefendorf. one was sitting beside her. said that she was in condition to go on the stand and the hearing of her story was put over until Friday. The presence of alienists for both defense and pros ecution at the trial today has led to the belief that the defense will try and prove that the girl Is mentally weak. Sophie was closely watched by the experts during the days pro- ceedings.
 Had Planned Trip to Florida.
 While waiting to be taken from tue court house at the close of the aft ernoon session Sophie appeared t.1 nave recovered somewhat from her nervousness and in speaking of her appe arance on the stand in her own behalf, said: 'I feel satisfied that l am going to, be free soon, and I am so confident that I have already planned a trip to Florida.
 All Ask Is a Fair Chance!"
 T intended to go on the stand this afternoon, but the sight of that large crowd in the court room scared me. I am not afraid of the jury or of the lawyers, but I don't like to have crowd of women looking at me. know they come to see how act and whsn I try to compose myself I feel that I am making a mistake. Then my new i dress does not it me as well as I 1 would like and all those women notice such things. I hope the judge win | keep all those women out of court | tomorrow when I go on the stand. A !
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-04
MEXICAN MINE DISASTER. Bodies of All Victims Brought to the
 Surface

Laredo, Tex. Feb. s.-Word reach ing this city today from Los Esperan- gas, Mexico, the scene of yesterday's g mine explosion, indicates that the res cuers have brought out the bodies of all victims.
 Seventy-five persons lost their lives. and there may be one or two deaths among those now in the hospitals. All the victims are Japanese or Mexicans.
 While no official report has been giv- en out, an inquiry is said to have dem onstrated that the explosion was caus- ed by the ignition of gas by a spark from a miners cigarette.
 Every effort has been made by the company to aid the indigent members of the families of those killed.