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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-08
Mr.. TERRELL PROMOTED
Will Manage Singer Sewing Machine
Business in Petersburg.

Mr.. NJ. f. Terrell. the manager
of the Singer Sewing Machine Of
flee and business here for num-
Der of years, is moving his house
hold property to Petersburg, va.
where he will go in a few days TO
take charge of the business OF the
same company at that place.
Mr.. Terrell has made many
friends during his stay here who
will regret to see him leave, bu'
his transfer comes in the way OF a
promotion. His brother. Mr.. l.. r
Terrell. will take charge here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-08
PROTECT THE GAME

We call upon our country friends
to feed the birds, especially the par
tridges, while the snow is on the
ground
1t is a violation of the law. tC
shoot game when the ground is
covered with snow.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-08
RESOLUTIONS
OF RESPECT
To The Memory of Judge John
6. Mason.
Adopted At Meeting of Bar and Citi-
zens of Spotsylvania.

A meeting of the bar and citizens
of Spotsylvania county was held at
Spotsylvania Monday evening to
memorable the death of Judge John
Il. Mason, Hon. Z. Ii. Wells, char
man.
The following resolutions were
unanimously adopted.
We the undersigned committed
having been appointed to prepare
fitting resolutions TO the memory
of the Hon. John +. Mason. late
Judge OF this court. respectfully re-
port,
LIST That the bar of this court
and the people of the county nave
heard with unfeigned sorrow ana
regret of his untimely death.
End. That we join the people oil
this Judicial Circuit and the peo-
pie of the whole state in bearing
testimony to his high character as
man. to his exalted conception OF
public duty and to the perfectly iair
and impartial manner in when ne
has dispensed justice to this peo-
ple. He was lawyer OF ability ana
culture. gentleman Of unvaryins
courtesy and kindness and one
who won the hearts not only of the
bar Of his circuit. but Of the people
as we'll.
Bird. We tender the sincere SYM
pathy of this community TO his be-
reaved family and ask that a copy
of these resolutions may be ior-
warded the press. a copy sent TO
his widow and that these resolutions
may be spread upon the records OF
this court as an enduring monu-
ment OF the esteem and erection
of this bar and this people
Lee J. Graves.
r. l.. Gordon.
II. Z. Willis.
T. S. Coleman,
w. G. billiard.
NJ. +. Waite.
CIR. Coleman.
J. II. Biscoe,
J. Wallace Massey.
Jas. p. TURNKEY
T. A. Harris. Secretary
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-08
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

A comprehensive synopsis OF Presi-
dent Taft's message, read before Con,
gress Tuesday, Dec. 9th, will be found
on our fourth page today.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-08
SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Mr.. NJ. Z. Terrell has sold his
residence on Hanover street, next
to Enterprise Building, to Mrs. Ce-
liza II. Goolrick. Terms of sale pri-
vate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-08
BIG P0RKERS

Four hogs were raised on the
premises of Mr.. A. w. Embrey this
season. They were killed Monday.
The largest weighed 529 pounds
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-08
BIB VERY ILL

Especial to The Free Lance)
Richmond. Va, Dec. 8.
Capt. w. Il. Bib. assistant at
slstant attorney general. is in a crit
ical condition as the result of a fall
down the steps in his home. II Is
feared that he cannot recover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-14
JOHN J. O'CONNELL,
DEsERTER, OUT OF ARMY
Missing Officer Dropped From Rolls
by Order Of Presi-
dent Taft.

BY direction of the President. Capt.
John j. OConnell. 2sth Infantry, has
been dropped from the rolls OF the army
for desertion, under provision of section
1919, Revised Statutes, providing for
such action in the case of an officer alb
sent from his station without leave for
4 period Of three months.
Though friends and relatives and the
war Department have been searching dill
isently for Capt. O'Connell, who disap-
peared from Fort Smelling, Mimi, about
the middle of September, no trace has
been discovered of his whereabouts. He
is the son Of Brig. Gen. John ]. O'Con-
nell. U. S. A., retired, who resides with
his daughter at the Wyoming.
Capt O'Connell is one Of the best known
Junior officers of the army. He is ma
tive of Ohio, and was appointed to the
Military Academy from that state, grad
uating in 1885.
He has served as lieutenant In the list
Infantry, and in 1901 was promoted to be
captain and transferred to the 18th In
fantry. During the Philippine insurrec,
ton he served with credit with loyal
native troops in the field artillery serv-
ice. and at one time commanded the
small army gunboat Laguna de Bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-14
Democrats Scrutinize
Administration Economy

Democratic members Of the appropria-
tons committee are scanning with
critical eye the estimates Of appropria-
tons submitted by the Secretary Of the
Treasury. and are viewing with suspicion
some Of the Economics proposed by
the administration.
Some OF the democrats are inclined to
the belief that the economies are more
apparent than real. They point to the pro-
posed saving Of $23, 100000 in the omis-
sion Of appropriations for work on public
buildings previously authorized by law
and estimates Of which, 1t is claimed, the
Secretary was bound in duty to submit.
They also note that the Secretary of the
Navy proposes to save money by abolish
ing navy yards-which will not be done,
it is said. The Secretary Of War is also
economizing by cutting of estimates for
river and harbor work previously author
ICED.
Probably the administration thinks 1t
can come in next year with big def
dency estimates" said Representative
Fitzgerald, prominently mentioned as one
Of the Candidates for chairman Of the ap-
preparations committee in the next House.
We'll. the next House will not be sad.
died with any deficiencies except those of
the most urgent kind. contracted now.
That can be pu: down as a certainty
1.-THE statute against mourning def
ciencies will be most strictly observed in
the next Congress. The administration
will not be permitted to load down the
next House with appropriations omitted
by this House."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-14
DAVIS BACK FROM GERMANY.
Here With Report on Potash Tax
Dispute.

With the return to Washington Of NJ.
H Davis. special agent OF the State
Department, who has been in Berlin en-
deavering to bring about a favorable set
Element Of the potash dispute, action by
the department or President Taft IL anx-
tously awaited by agricultural interests
all over the country.
Attention is directed to this interna-
tional dispute by a statement issued to-
day by one of the largest importers OF
potash. He points out that potash is an
essential Of all commercial fertilizers;
that it is produced only in Germany. and
that the new German tax imposed at the
demand Of the potash trust amounts to
an impost of 100 per cent On all ex-
ports Of potash to the United States.
The amount Of this tax, 1t is stated, Is
more than the entire cost at the mines
% consumers under their low price con-
racts, and makes the price on deliveries
n the United States greater than the old
syndicate prices. The American contracts
we're made long before the law was pass
ed, and 1t is asserted tina the law was
.nacted with the intention to destroy
these contracts and take away the mar
ket made In America by low price pro-
ducers outside the syndicate.
The tax falls upon the American con-
sumner Of fertilizers. because it Is pro-
vided in the contracts that all export and
import duties or other government
charges shall be paid by the buyer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-14
DEPORTATION OF HEBREWS.
Conference Regarding Alleged 1rreg'
ularities in immigration Service.

Alleged Irregularities in the immigra-
ton service at Galveston, Tex. brought
into conference this afternoon at the De
partment Of Commerce and Labor Sec
rotary Nagel, Assistant Secretary Cable,
Jacob Schiff of New York, Simon Wolf
of this city, Solicitor Earl and Max J.
Kohler.
When Assistant Secretary Gable first
came to the department it came to his
notice that hundreds of Hebrew i'm
migrants brought to this country
through the influence Of the Jewish I'm
migrant Information Bureau were ar
irving at Galveston and passing the inn
migration officers without the usual for
malities Mr.. Cable at once gave direc-
lions that these immigrants should be
treated precisely the same as others that
arrived at that port, and in a number of
instances. as the result Of the adoption
Of this rule, many Of the immi 1'ants
were deported as likelv to become a pub
lie charge. Mr.. Schiff and others In
terested in the work OF the bureau. 1t IS
said, objected to this, and the conference
resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-14
WITH MASONIC H0N0RS.
Funeral Of Joseph E. Crandall t
Take Place Friday.

Funeral services for Joseph E. Crandall,
who died yesterday afternoon. will be
held at his home, 1910 Irving street north
west. Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Mr.. Crandall had been an employe Of
the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company since 1880, starting in as an In
strument setter He was at one time SUI
perintendent of equipment. In the last
few years he had been employed as spe-
cial agent Of the company in the District.
He was a native of Maryland and was
fifty-five years Of age.
His wife, four sons and daughter sur
vive him. He Is also survived by a
brother, Milton r. Crandan Of the reg
fstry division Of the city post Office, and
two sisters, Mrs. Melick and Mrs. Henry
Kenner, both Of this city.
Mr.. Crandall was member OF St.
Johns Lodge, No. II, F. A. A. NJ, which
will have charge Of the funeral arrange
ments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-14
FIRE At PICTURE SHOW
ENDANGERS 500 PERSONS
Fact That All Were Saved Believed
to Be Due to Stone
Stairways.

NEW YORK, December 1.-THE fact
that the stairways IN the building were
OF stone is believed to have accounted
for the saving OF many lives In a IRE
panic caused by tho explosion OF
moving picture films at an exhibition in
Masonic Hall, West Nutley, N. j., late
last night.
The stairways were able to stand tie
strain OF hundreds Of struggling men and
women, who rushed from the hall in
which an entertainment was being given
by Kempton Chapter. Royal Arcanum.
when the explosion occurred.
More than half the 800 persons attend
ing were women. or these seven were
left helpless II the hall and six of them
had to be rescued by ladders after one
had Jumped and had been saved by an
awning. Scores Of persons were hurt.
but none seriously. It was three hours
before the fire was extinguished early
today. with an estimated loss OF about
$4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-14
PAYS THE DUTY ONLY.
No Penalty on Mrs. Shonts for Fail
ing to Declare Jewelry.

NEW YORK, December 14.-Collector
Loeb disposed Of the case Of Mrs. Theo-
dore p. Shonts. wife Of the head of the
Interborough Rapid Transit Company.
yesterday afternoon by assessing SO 500.
the usual 60 per cent, duty on jswelry
appraised at $1S,OUU wnicn was tanen
from Mrs. Shonts when she arrived from
Europe last week. Mrs. Shonts did not
declare the jewelry, because she was I'M
der the impression that it was not duta-
BILE, inasmuch as she had obtained 1t in
Paris in exchange for 5ewelry upon which
she had already paid duty In this coun-
try.
An investigation Of the surveyor into
the facts showed that there was no con-
cealment Of the jewelry and that the fail
ure Of Mrs. Shonts to declare 1t was not
willful.
The customs regulations state that no
seizure should be made In the absence
Of clear evidence of fraudulent intent"
and Collector Loeb cited this in giving
his decision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-14
VISIT FROM BOY FARMERS.
Champion Corn Raisers Get Diplo-
mas From Secretary Wilson.

An audience with Secretary Of Agricul
ture Wilson was the feature of the days
program for the boy corn ratsers Of the
south, who are this week visiting the De-
partment Of Agriculture 1t was quite y
lengthy meeting. at which the Secretary
presented diplomas OF merit to the state
prize winners and gave the boys individ-
ually and collectively a talk on farming
work and their work In particular.
There were thirteen boys present. eleven
Of the state prize winners and the two
who wkre awarded second prizes by
South Carolina and Alabama. They were
to the Secretary's ONCE by
Dr s. A. Knapp. in charge OF the farm
demonstration work, and his assistant,
Prof. Q. B. Martin. Some OF the boys
were sixteen, that being the MAXIMUM
a.e iimi.. but two of them were not as
high as the back Of the Secreta " m
chair. Ira Smith, the Arkansas boy, who
had raised 119 bushels On aa ac.e u, n
cost Of cents q busheI. was the smallest
of the lot. In the competition the depart
ment was quite strict in scoring the boys.
It made them keep books and It charged
against the cost Of their crop 10 cents an
hour for labor. even when the boy did
the work himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-14
MIR. MERRITT CONFIRMED.
No Opposition in Senate to Nomina-
ton for Postmastership.

The nomination Of Norman A. Merritt
as postmaster of Washington was con-
irmed by the Senate yesterday afternoon.
No opposition to the confirmation de-
veloped. Although received a week be-
fore, the nomination had to 60 through
the usual red tape before being acted on.
It was referred to the committee on post
offices and post roads, along with a big
batch of other nominations for postmas-
terships. Mr.. Merritt's nomination was
reported by the conlnitte with favor
able recommendation a couple OF days
later and was acted upon yesterday, to-
getfler with a large number of other sim
liar nominations received At the same
time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-14
Post Office Department Changes.

Changes In the clerical force OF the
Post ONCE Department were announced
today as follows:
Promotion-George F. II. Birdseye, a
post Office inspector at $500 year and
81 per diem. to be an assistant superin-
tendent Of the division Of salaries and
allowances, In the Office OF the Post
master General, at 5000 year and -
per diem, effective December 8.
Resignations-Henry H. Y. Babcock Of
Rhode Island, q clerk at 800 a year In
the Office Of the Postmaster General. eff
tective December Is; Leon II. Cubberley
of New Jersey. a clerk at $1,000 In the
Office of the third assistant postmaster
general, effective December II. and Miss
May Binckley Of California. a clerk at
1890 in the Office Of the first assistant
postmaster general, effective December 6
Appointment-Miss Amelia D. Wallace
OF Tennessee. q clerk at 500 q year. In
the division headquarters Of the chief
post Office inspector. by transfer from
the Department Of Agriculture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-14
LOCKOUT IS ENDED.
Boilermakers in Shipbuilding Yards
to Return to Work.

LONDON, December 14.-The boiler
makers lockout, affecting 5000 men in
the yards OF the shipbulding Employers
Federation. ended today with the accept
ance by the men Of the terms made by
the employers. The yards will reopen to-
morrow.
The lockout was instituted September
2. following a strike Of the riveters en-
ployed at the Walker shipyard at New
castle-on-Tyne. The federation asserted
agreement made between the federation
and nineteen woykmen's societies last
spring for the prevention of strikes and
lockouts and declared a lockout, to re-
cfety was prepared to guarantee the full
fillment of the agreement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-14
WILL NOT LET SPEAKER
NAME THE COMMITTEES
Democratic Leaders Declare
Change Will Be Made in
Next Congress.

Democratic leaders Of the House, some
of them intimate friends and supporters
Of Champ Clark of Missouri. made the
fiat statement today that the Speaker
would not be permitted to appoint the
committees of the House in the Sixty
second Congress. AS the men who stated
their opinions in this matter were mostly
from the conservative wing of the minor
ity it is apparent that those democrats
who have failed to indorse Champ Clark
for the speakership owing to his refusal
to make definite statement on the rules
have won out.
The democratic caucus. which will meet
the latter part Of this week, will name a
date for caucus OF democratic members
elect of the Sixty-second Congress to be
held here in Washington in January. At
that time a decision will be reached as
to whether the committee MEMBERSHIPS
shall he distributed by a committee on
committees, elected by the House. or
chosen by some method not yet suggested
1t is admittedly a big problem, and the
only thing that seems certain is that the
next Speaker will not DE permitted to
name the committees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-14
AVIATOR'S OFFER ACCEPTED.
Glenn Curtiss to Give Instruction to
Naval Officer,

The offer of Glenn Curtiss to instruct a
naval officer in the operation Of the aero
plane will be accepted by the Navy De-
partment. Following the department.
expressed view that the airship undoubt-
eddy will be a valuable adjunct of fight
ing ships in the warfare of the future
Mr.. Curtiss proposed to drill an officer In
the flying and management Of an aero
plane in all its details at the aviation
grounds in the vicinity Of Los Angeles.
Cal The instruction will be given this
winter.
The department has not yet selected the
officer but it will be one Of the younger
members Of the service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-14
WILL BE GUEST OF MAS0NS.
President Taft Will Attend Centen-
NAL BANQUET Of the Grand Lodge.

President Taft today accepted an Invita-
ton to attend the banquet OF the Grand
Lodge Of Masons Of the District, COM
memorating the Tooth anniversary of the
Grand Lodge, in February next. The in
vitation was today presented by COM
mittee composed of DR.. George c. Ober.
most worshipful grand master: J. Claude
KEEPER, deputy grand master: Z. St.
Claire Thompson, chairman OF the cele-
bration committee; Andrew Wilson and
w. w. Jermane.
The anniversary falls on February 10,
Sunday, but the banquet will take place
Monday night. the Goth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-14
Banker Dies Of Apoplexy.

CATSKILL, n. Y, December 14.-Philip
v. Van Orden, vice president OF the Cat
skill National Bank, was found dead
seated in a chair at his home here short
ly before midnight last night. Mr.. Van
Orden was at his desk In the bank yes
terday as usual. He had been connected
with the bank for forty years. Death
was due to apoplexy. 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-14
Floods in Italy Worse.

ROME December 1.-THE heavy rain
fall continued today and the flood sittia-
ton in northern Italy became more seri-
Gus hourly. The Tiber has risen until it
is twenty-one feet above It's normal level
Government officials are making every
effort to relieve those living In the tnun-
dated districts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-14
Bar to Honor Justice Hughes.

NEW YORK, December IA resolu-
ton was adopted last night by the Bar
Association Of New York to tender Q re-
ception to Justice Charles E. Hughes. to
be given at the association rooms at a
date to suit Justice Hughes convenience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-14
TAFT CAUSES FLUTTER
At P. O. Department
Unattended and Unheralded, He
Calls for Chat With Postmaster
General Hitchcock.

President Taft unintentionally caused
excitement in the Post ONCE Department
last evening about $50 o'clock. an event
which will long be remembered by the
watchmen and clerks on duty. Unher-
aided and unannounced. he walked into
the big granite building. took the public
elevator to the fifth floor and made his
way unaided to the door Of the Postmas-
ter Generals private Office, where he was
recognized. Immediately there was con-
sternation and hustle on all sides. Not
because it was necessary, but because it
was believed to be the first time in the
history of the building that 1t has ever
received a visit from the President Of the
United States. and those on guard were
not looking for one.
Drops In to Pay Respects.
The President was out for walk, and
merely dropped In to pay his respects to
Postmaster General Hitchcock. He was
warmly welcomed by that official, who
presented Second Assistant Postmaster
General Stewart. Chief Clerk Weed, Pri-
vate Secretary Reik and the remainder
Of his official force to the DISTINGUISHED
visitor. The President remained chat
ting about a half hour. Before leaving
the building he inspected It's great court
and what is claimed to be the biggest
flag in the United States, which hangs in
the center.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-14
Movement Growing Fast.

Representative Francis Burton Harri-
son Of New York said today that the
movement for committee on committees
had been growing SO fast that it could
not be stopped.
THE fight for reform is practically
wOn," said Mr.. Harrison. ''Of course.
there will be a contest on the matter. but
believe the committee on committees
advocates will win"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-14
Detailed to General Staff Corps.

Mai. John E. Mcmahon, 9th Field Artil-
lery; Capt. Frank r. Mccoy. Sd Cavalry,
and Capt Frank A. Wilcox, 30th Infan-
try, have been selected by the Secretary
Of War for detail to the General STAFF
CORDS to I'LL vacancies to occur within the
next few months.