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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
ZEPHYRS FROM MARYE

Marye, Va, Feb. Is, 1910.
Marye contributes her quota of sick
ones and but few homes have escaped
the clutches of grip. Our affable post
master, Mr.. w. w. Hockaday. has been
confined to his room for a week with
aches and pains. His wife was taken
down few days ago; we hope they
may be all right in a short while.
Master Bernard Coleman. son of
Hon c. r. Coleman, has been sick for
two weeks with cold. but is able to get
back TO school.
We are glad to hear of the improve
ineht OF Mr.. Robin Coleman, of Welch,
who has been i'll with pneumonia.
Mr.. w. II. Richerson has several very
sick children. They are being attended
by DIR. J. w. Davis.
Mr. F.W. Hockaday and family. Mr..
and Mrs. j. p. Faulkner and Uncle
Hitter Thornton are all on the sick list
A large concourse Of friends, white
and colored, gathered on Monday eve
nlng when the remains of Uncle
Reuben Minor were laid to rest. A
hard working, generous, polite, true old
colored friend of we olden time His
sickness was of short duration. He was
paralyzed Thursday night and died
Saturday, leaving devoted wife, Aunt
Florence, TO mourn her loss. We wish
for more Uncle Reubens.
Mrs. j. w. Fisher, of Richmond il
visiting her father, Mr.. H. ID. Durrette.
Hon. c. r. Coleman visited his family
Saturday and Sunday.
Attorney T. Stokeley Coleman and
wife spent Sunday with his brother,
c. r. Coleman.
Mrs. N. Il. Coleman, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Edna Coleman.
OF WEIGH. returned on Wednesday.
Mrs. {. r. Coleman will 20 down TO
Richmond Thursday, where she will
stop with her husband at The jefferson.
for an extended visit.
We regret TO hear of the continued
sickness of Mrs. I. w. Dew, and truly
hope she may soon be restored TO her
usual good health.
Mr.. r. c. Blaydes paid flying visit
to Washington Monday. Something is
up" "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
BUSINESS MEMS MEETING

The regular meeting of the Business
Mems Association was held Tuesday
night, President w. L. Brannan presid-
ing and DIR. j. Garrett King secretary.
The Committee on Rebates, Messrs. p.
n: Stern and j. Z. Undertake, report
ed that they had closed up the accounts
with the merchants as per instructions.
The committee was discharged with
thanks.
Mr.. Brannan, of the Daily River Boat
COMMITTEES, reported that petitions were
being circulated on both sides of the
river, as well as in this city, and that a
meeting of the joint committee has
been called to meet in this city March
Z; that further progress will be report
ed at NJ Vt meeting.
Refunding coupons to amount of
81. so were ordered paid.
Secretary King read two letters from
parties desiring to locate manufacturing
plants here. One was referred to Man
ufacturing Committee; the other Secre-
tary King was instructed TO answer.
and the meeting adjourned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

AS the only surviving son of the late
Rev. George and Lucy Rowe, whose re-
mains, with those Of my brother, the
late Albert Rowe, repose in the old
asonic burial grounds, l enter nv
y The '',ost protest against the cree
I nv Mr. I Ming thereon, orr 70 =. a.
1 49, w Saal s--~aFr --seU the
osa5lsS as hotel1--rrlsaid remains of
strong on C"atives. This protest
lIe rriqaH been entered sooner but
Tor cile fact that had no knowledge of
'he proposed desecration until TODAY.
Robert Semple Rowe.
r.L Baltimore, Md.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
STAFFORD
The Late Jas. b. Gim-ReliSious-Per.
sonals.
Upper Stafford. Feb. Ia. 1910

Inc Late Jas Il. l-Religious-Per-
sonals.
Upper Stafford, Feb. Ia. 1910.
We are again reminded of the uncer.
.ainty OF hfe by the sudden death Of
Mr.. James r. Gill. He was sick only
lew days and the end came before
ehe 9iterent members Of the family
could be summoned 70 his bedside NJ
Gill was a faithful and devoted fatber
and husband, highly respected citizen
true Democrat and will be greatly
missed IN the community. He had
been member Of Ebenezer church for
number of years, and while his loved
ones mourn his loss they can fesl ss.
sured that he is reaping the reward 81
faithful servant. His bereaved fam
NY have the heartfelt sympathy of his
many friends. ''''
We have been greatly interested in
the union services in your Burg. !"
ana nope that much good was accom-
plished thereby and that il NAV extend
beyond the city limits. There is a wide
heid Tor evangelistic work in this sec
ton and the different churches would
DO well to unite and pray for a revival
OF interest IN matters pertaining To the
souls welfare. "A little slumber
little folding of the hands in sleep. -
seems TO describe the condition Of
things from a religious view point. At
THIS solemn season of Lent the CITY
churches. open for noon and afternoon
service, afford ample opportunity to
those religiously inclined to withdraw
from the world and its allurements
but not so in the benighted county par.
lshes, where one has to consult the al
manae TO ascertain the beginning of
Lent TO whom much is given. of
him shall much be required. "
Misses Virgie and Harriet Moncure
and Mrs. Jas. Ashby are visiting
friends in Washington.
me weather continues severe and
much sickness is reported.
Mr.. Jas. Shackelford, son Of Mr.
Ned Shackelford, we hear is very sick
His brother, Mr.. Maurice Shackelford.
died some weeks ago with typhoid
pneumonia Occasional
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
DONATION TO RISING SUN"

Mrs. ID. ID. Wheeler is in recent of
two checks aggregating $50 for the
benefit of the Rising Sun Tavern in
this city; One of $25 is from the
Colonial Danes, of Washington. and
the other for $25 from the A. P. v A
also of that city. Mrs. Wheeler is tai.
ing much interest in this relic of an
tnquity and this is in part a result Of
her work. The Rising Sun still has q
debt of $500 which the ladies interested
nope to hquidate at an early date.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
WHITE SHOWER" FOR HOSPITAL

The ladies of the executive board of
the Mary Washington Hospital Associ-
alton will give Tea on Tuesday
Feb. End, from to 6 D. M, at the
Nurses Home. All members of the
association, advisory board and all peo-
pie of Fredericksborg interested in
the hospital are invited to call. con-
tribute some article, however small.
towards the linen supply and spend a
pleasant time. sfIS-at
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
DEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT

Miss Mary Warren, a native and
former resident of Fredericksburg.
died at her home in Richmond Tuesday
aged 20 years. She had been an invalid
for many years She was daughter of
Mr.. VIM. Warren. a lifelong resident.
For years she was an active member of
the Baptist church of this city. She
was a sister of Mr.. b. b. Warren, who
was buried here few weeks ago. One
sister. Miss Mamie Warren, and niece.
Miss Katie Warren, survive her. The
family at one time was among the most
prominent in the church here. The re-
mains were brought here Wednesday
on the % p. m. train. Interment in
family lot in City Cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
ALExANDRIANS PRESENT PLAY HERE

A fair sized audience was pleased
with the performance at the opera
house Tuesday night by the Elks' bra
matte Club of Alexandria, entitled "a
Modern Ananies. Mr., -E--s'--ssseT
EEL - aes>;s esd NOT b. IS. .rfed he sffr.
! esi'as leading character, fully sustain
ed the title Of the play. ''''''
The acting Of the company was good.
ana the singing by Mrs. A. ID. Monters
ana Messrs: Birrell and WestenIaken
excellent, they being encored a number
OF nnes. The acting of Miss BirreIl
anu MISS breen was pleasing, and Harry
fleischman, as little "Tootsie Wootsie =
was immense, sight TO behold and
ne created great deal of amusenent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
PEOPLE MUST DECIDE
Propositions TO Build New Court Housas
and Issue Bonds Must be Determin
ed by Election.

A telegram was received here Tues
day from Hon. K. G. L. Moncure, in
Richmond, that the bill had passed both
houses of the Legislature requiring
that il be submitted to the people of a
county for their approval before a new
courthouse can be built and bonds
issued therefor.
This bill will make il necessary for
the people OF King George 10 decide, by
a vote as To the proposed new court
house, and stop any further action nv
board of supervisors until said question
Is decided. Mr.. Moncure is patron Of
this bill In the Honse-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
ACCIDENT

Fred Stevens, the Is year old son OF
mr. and Mrs. ID. C. Stevens, of New
Hope; Stafford county, while pIayino
with his brothers Tuesday evening. was
accidentally struck in the eye with a cob
thrown by one of his brothers and pain
fully injured. P'''''
The boy was brought to Drs. Paype
ana Barney, who sent the little fellow
70 the Mary Washington Hospital for
treatment. They hope to save the eve
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
LAW IN REGARD TO BASS

The following is the law in regard 70
bass fishing. Code. 2l1S:
IL shall be unlawful Ito kill or cap
ture any river bass commonly called
rock bass or black perch) or pond
bass commonly called Southern chubl
between the 18th day of May and the
LIST day Of July of each year. or to
shoot, spear, trap or net same at any
time"
Punishment: Fine not exceeding $500.
jail not exceeding six months.
The attention Of Mr.. Ford and other
game wardens is called TO above law.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
A DOUBLE HEADER

Thursday night Georgetown Cob
iegians, of Washington. will nIav tbe
fredericksburg College basketball team
at the rink. The College will put nm .
good game. Another feature az The
evening VIII be a game between the
hlen school team and the College 2ni
team. The High School won their first
game with the "Seconds' and thew
VIII no doubt try to take another scaIn
everybody come out and eniov the
games. Admission 25c. Skates fraa
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
MASoNS TO CELEBRATE FEB. u

The Masons are busy preparing for
the celebration of Washington's birth
day, IN accordance with their annual
custom.
The event will take place in the lodge
rooms on the night of Tuesday. Feb
ruary %. An attractive program of
addresses and music has been arranged
and elegant refreshments will be
served
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
FIRM DIssoLvEs

Mr. W. ]. Jacobs and Mr.. George
Armstrong, who have been running Ire
ivery business at Mr.. E. X Wheeier's
OLD stand for some time, have dissolved
partnership and advertised ali horses
and carriages for sale on Feb. %. l9I0
in this paper. mere
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
LOOKING FOR VIRGINIA FARMS

DR.. George r. Alsop, formerly of
Spotsylvania, and Mr.. Basil Caitber
OF vincennes, Ind, arrived here Wed,
nesday, with party of 20 Indianians.
looking for Virginia farms. They are .
me body Of men and would make good
cltizens. We hope they will each buv a
farm and locate here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
QUALIFIED

Messrs. St. Geo. r. Fitzhugh and
Frederick W. Coleman qualified before
Judge Mason Tuesday as special com
missioners in the suit of Jones, etc. VS..
Jones and gave bond, with the United
states Fidelity and Guaranty Co. as
surety.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
MASONIC CELEBRATION

The various committees of arre1t
ment for the annual Masonic celebra-
ton, Feb. 22nd, are h,s-. investments
for this ocseaisSs which you ha, 10
TT -woney.
frn;ttea ~. .l'-~~-;;...-aAl@rv- each nav
I"'I Tee under the direction OF Mn y.
l. Brannan, chairman. met the follow
ing ladies', Mesdames A. w. Emhrev
Z, K; Howard, w. l.. Brannan.
hundley, Maurice Hirsh, w. II. Brulle
+. M. Young, ]. f. Undertake. A p
Rowe and j. G. King Monday after.
noon IN Masonic Hall and perfected
plans for an elaborate lunch
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
THE CARNIVAL At RINK

The carnival at the rink Monday
night proved to be a success. The
prize winners were Miss Matte Miller.
the most artistically dressed lady: 10,
siah Rowe, the most artistieaIly dressed
boy; Mr.. Percy Rice won the lady' !
prize for the most comically dressed
glri and Tody Gouldman as the most
comically dressed boy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
MACHINERY ARRIVES
New Shirt Factory Going up Rapidly.

Ne" ohirt FACTORY Going up Rapidly.
All the machinery for the new shirt
factory has arrived in the depot here,
and is awaiting the earliest moment
II can be put in the building. General
Manager Atkinson will arrive here
Wednesday to give some directions as
10 the interior of the building. The roof
is on and the work is being rapidly
pushed. The heating apparatus is being
put in and the structure will be ready
for occupancy by March 10th. The
factory will be in operation before
April !. IL is quick work.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
AT THE HOSPITAL

Mr; Champ c. Corbin was taken ~
the Mary Washington HospitaI Tnes n ~
with pneumonia. '"' uesoay
Mrs. Gilbert Westfan, of Stafford
treatment. sy ior
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
THE SICK

Mr.. Z. c. Ninde is able to sit ND in
ms room, and it is hoped he will be ont
in a week or ten days. 0~'
-, we regret to announce the continued
Illness OF Mr.. J. 7. Lowery.
Kew. II. II. Barber is better, but still
confined to his home. vi"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
RUMMAGE SALE

The ladies of the Eastern Star will
nave a rummage sale at the Enter
PRISE building Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, February oath, 18th and 26th.
Everybody come.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
Welded IN WASHINGTON

VIM. Harris and Miss Inez Crouch.
both OF Prince William; Jafile ]. Jones
ana Miss Grace Farley, both of Caro-
line county. were married in Washing
ton Tuesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
RUNAWAY

John Lawson's horse, while standing
hooked to cart at Knox's corner Mon,
day, became frightened and ran away
causing considerable excitement and
breaking up the cart.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
SALE OF SPoTSYlvANIA LAND

Mr.. Lee j. Graves has sold to ]. T..
Leftwich, of Blueield, w. Va, the Joe
Minor tract of land, near Massaponax.
containing az acres. Terms private.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
EGGS LOWER

There has been another decline in
eggs. The best price from baskets
tuesday was % cents per dozen
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17

NotIce-1 lot Of land 7 acres and
second lot Of land acres and 2 vol .
OF cattle: r. l.. Fritter, Stafford. Va,
ri-febio-lt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17

a womar would much rather break
Dad news than bad egg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-17
POINT WINNERS IN INDOOR MEET

In the indoor meet Saturday night in
Richmond, fredericksburg College won
sixth place. Among the point winners
were the following:
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PROMINENT MEN INDICTED.

Former U. $. Treasurer and others
Charged with Fraud and Conspiracy.
4 WASHINGTON. d. c., January g.
Former United States Treasurer ]. N.
Huston. with offices In New York City:
Samuel Graham. OF Montreal. Canada;
Harvey NJ Lewis and Everett 5 : ! Dufoqr. f NJ
the grand jury on the charge of con-
spiracy. and Of using the mails for
fraudulent purposes.
The present Indictment was the
outcome Of a raid Of the Offices of tile
National Trust Company by post-oftlce
inspectors. last September. The COM
pany's scheme for guaranty Of stock
Commission Of / per cent OF the stock
gparanteed; guar was worked m. tn eonnsetoa y,
Delaware, which, according to inspec-
tors; IS was organized 6 Izy with sl,oo0oo,o 1900 %
original capitalization had been In
creased to 100000; Lewis Is said ], to
cial Of both companies. The inspec-
tors say they failed to find any ma
terial funds to Justify the guaranty
claims 3S SO VIE
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GRAFT in OHIO
Legislature VIII Probe All state De-
4 rnrf r,a Mt n ltailsl4i3l

f
COLUMBUS. OHIO. January 3,--When
tho seventy eighth General Assembly
met to-day a probe of State depart
ments, which was begun recently by
Governor Harmon. WAS aided by the
appropriation of 100000. In addition,
the Senate adopted q. resolution pro-
vlding for a legislative investigation
into all departments. The Governor
will devote his time largely to inves-
.tigating what he holds to be evidence
OF illegal collection OF interest on
State funds by State treasurers and
of graft in State purchases, while the
Legislators may conflne their efforts
largely. to probing the grabbing of
State lands by corporations and the
alleged action of State officers, In CIV
Ing only part of their time to State
duties.
Governor Harmon in his message
took stand for State taxation conf
mission and for taxation reform more
advanced than the attitude of any re-
cent executive. Possibly his most ad-
vanced demand was for the extension
OF theory Of taxing all public service
corporations on the basis of market
value Of stocks.
The Governor urged the abolition OF
the State Board of Equalization and
state tax levy.
He suggested a limit OF / per cent.
for local taxation. the ratification of
the Federal income tax amendment
and the appointment of State control
board to manage State institutions.
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WRlGHTs GET INJUNCTION
First Court Decision In History In
vOlving Airships.

First Court Decision In History In
volvinE Airships.
BUFFALO. N Y. January 3.-Judge
Hazel of the United States Circuit
Court, to-day granted. on behalf of the
Wright Brothers, a preliminary In
junction against the Herring curtiss
Company and Glenn RI. Curtiss, re-
straining them from the manufacture
and sale of aeroplanes infringing on
patents for Improvements in fly
ing machine" granted May 90. 1906. to
Orvllc and Wilbur Wright. and subse-
.qucntly assigned to the Wright Com
pany.
THE requirements In patent cases
for Issuance OF an Injunction pen-
dente lite. the validity OF the patent,
general acauiescence by the public and
infringements by the defendants are
so reasonably clear" says Judge Hazel
In his opinion In the case. that I be-
iieve 1t not improbable that complain-
ant may succeed at final hearing, and,
therefore. a preliminary injunction
should be granted"
The opinion is the first In the his
tory of Jurisprudence involving the
airship.
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INNOCENT MAN HANGED
Prisoner Confeases That He Is Guilty
of the Murder.

Prisoner COnfesacs That He Is Guilty
of the Murder.
WHEELING. w. VA. January 81
want to tell you something have had
on my mind for good many years. /
cannot keep the terrible secret any
longer. 1t was and two foreigners
who killed Contractor Samuel II. Fer
guson near Washington. Pa, on Sep
tember 25. 1908. and the man they
hanged and the man who is serving
twenty years for that crime are inno-
cent said Joseph Vastello to-day. He
is prisoner in .he Moundsville. ". Va.
penitentiary. He made the statement
to Captain of the Guards G. G. Daw-
son.
Milovar Kovovic was hanged for the
murder of Ferguson. and Milovar Pa
.trovic Is now serving sentence In
the penitentiary at PittsburS.
Vastcllo is serving sentence for
another crime. He was arrested a
few months after Ferguson was mur-.
sdered for the robbery Of the railroad
station at Burton. w. Va. and sem
fenced to eight years Imprisonment
His term expires next November.
Vastello Is said to have told de-
tailed and consistent story. Vastello
implicated two foreigners. who are be-
lieved to have returned to their native
land. OK y} stil 81
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RACE FEELING STRONG
Cuban Negroes Demand Equality With
xpGtiea. sltstftr

w ulNc6s
HAVANA, January 3.--A strong race aa e
feeling has been engendered by the
trouble which arose last night at tle
Hotel Plaza, an American house, over
the refusal OF the bartender to serve
drinks Or to two negro Congresssmenl. s men,
no one was seriously injured, MADE
necessary the calling out OF the po-
lice reserves. To-day the clerk q the
hotel was arraigned In the correctional
court and fined $40.
An enormous crowd OF negroes m
Guiding strong representation OF tne
Veterans Association, attended the
court session and demanded exemplary
to the colored race. senor Morua Del,
gado. president of the Senate, ana
leader OF the negro element. conducted
the prosecution. and insisted upon the
extreme penalty. which is a tine OF
$1,000 and six months In jail.
The decision OF the court to inflict
minor penalty was greeted with strong
expressions of disapproval. After the
adjournment OF the court, the two
negro congressman, heading: a process
hotel crying viva Maceo! Viva la pa
trial" They entered the bar and de-
manded drinks, which were served with
no further protest.
citement. and there are grave fears OF
serious race clash. Many Cubans are
syrnpathizing with the attitude OF the
American hotel management, but to-
night a strong guard Of police has
been posted In front OF the hotel
Ell Triunbo, government organ,
publishes bitter editorial. declaring
that all blacks and whites in Cuba
are on plane of absolute eauaiity'
and that .'the Americans must be
taught by the strong arm of the law
that they shall not be permitted TO
Introduce into Cuba the anti negro sen,
timenta prevailing in the United
Stafeao
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WOMEN HELD AS MIGRANTS.

Sensational Turn to Contest Over Harry
RheinstrOn. Now In Sanntorium.
CINCINNATI, OHIO, January 3.--A
dramatic turn to the contest over Harry
jRheinstrom. wealthy young distiller.t
who was sent to a sanatorium recently
on account OF his infatuation for Edna
Lotus. of New York, came to-day.
when Miss Lotus and woman com-
the behest OF Rheinstrom's mother.
This development in the case oc-
CURED shortly after Miss Lotus arrived
in court and procured writ of hab-
ess corpus for Rheinstrom's release
from the sanatorium.
The young woman became hysterical
when arrested and professed that she
was penniless. She said that she was
the object OF persecution because she
was a Gentle. Later she and her COM
panion were released on $4,000 bond.
Il The habeas corpus proceedings Were
until Monday
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AMES INDICTED
Labor Leader Is Charged with lSna-

Labor Leader Is Charged with nSna-,
5ss q hitting Plot.
BALTIMORE, MD, January S.--W.5
II. Ames,l a vice e-president OF the Ma
rhinistss national organization, and
four others of the men under arrest
in nconnection. with the attempt to blow
up the Gay Street bridge Of the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad last Friday
evening, were indicted by the grand
jury to-day. Bail was fixed In Ames's
case at $4,000, and In that of each.
of the others at $4,000 None Of the
accused had secured bondsmen late
this afternoon. AZ NJ
,conspirator, Is said to be from Chi
cago. The others are Baltimoreans.
The assistant States attorney In
charge OF the cases said to-day that
.to-day's action was little more than
& There are several other charges to
ifololw. h g said, which will be preferred
against a number Of others who are
believed to- be implicated largely. 4