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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
SQUEEZED THROUGH
BARRED WINDOW
Went Home and Returned To Jail.

Went Home and Returned To Jail
Willis johnson, alias Biscuit, 9
colored boy ten years old. who is in Jal
as a sneak thief, wanted little fresh
air Friday night. Biscuit is keen.
wiry little negro. He went up in the
second story of the Jail, picked lock
leading into a cell, entered the cell and
after an hour or two of hard work,
pushed back the heavy wire netting on
the iron barred window. This window
is protected by iron bars two inches
thick with apertures Of 6xS inches.
Through this aperture Biscuit squeezed
his body and went to his home. In the
meantime Officer Stone visited the Jail,
found Biscuit gone and reported to Ser
geant Chichester, who hurried down to
find Biscuit just returning through
the barred window. The sergeant could
not believe that Biscuit" had gotten
out through such a small hole and made
biscuit" give him an exhibition of
how he did it, Ed Carey, the partner
of biscuit" in his sneak thief esca-
pades here, tried to get out, but could
not squeeze his body through.
The two boys are now in cell to-
gether and will be sent to the reform
school in few days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
SERVICES IN 0vERWHART0N
PARISH, STAFFORD

The all-day preaching at Aqua
last Sunday was very successful
About two hundred and fifty peo-
pie attended.
Plans are under way for eX-
tensive repairs TO Aqua church.
The walls are to be strengthened
and the exterior and interior OF the
church painted. In addition to in
surfing the existence Of the build
ing for the future. the idea viii
be to restore It wherever prac-
ticable TO its appearance in the early
days Of its history
On Thursday, Aug. "a, beginning
at noon. the Overwharton workers
will hold a picnic on the beach at
Clifton. the home OF Miss NJ. Pick
EFT Waller. The proceeds will be de
voted to the expenses Of the par
ish All members and friends OF
the parish are requested to attend.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
HOPE FOR BEATTIE
Some Doubt That Prosecution Can
Establish Guilt.

H. NJ Smith. jr. associate cOun-
sci for II. G. Beattie, jr., declared
Friday that the defense had not
employed DR.. j. Allison Hodge ia
inquire into the sanity of the al
legged wife-mnrdcrer, as had been
reported Mr.. Smith also rid
iculed the report that the defense
had detectives gathering testimony
in behalf of Beattie. He said that
while he could not disclose the ac-
ton the defense would take, that
II was ready for trial.
A feeling Of doubt prevails in
some quarters as TO whether the
Commonwealth will be able to prove
that II. c. Beattie, jr., murdered
his wife Popular indignation influ
enced by circumstantial evidence, the
findings OF the cOroncrs jury and
the action OF the Chesterfield grand
jury convicted the young husband
with out a hearing in the minds
of many But Beattic is now con
coded TO have more chances for ac-
quittal than was believed while the
excitement over the murder ran
high
Detective l.. i. Scherer, for the
State. holds to his oriPinal idea that
but one man figured in the murder
of Mrs. Beattie. and that that man
was her husband. Mr.. Scherar says
Paul Beattie was an innocent tool
in the matter Of the purchase Of
the gun. and thar he has established
an abb that the defense cannot
break down
Yes. I have been real ill., said
Beulah BinfOrd. while haven't
been i'll enough to warrant negoti-
ations with an undertaken. have
been III. and Thursday night. as
started TO bed grew faint and
fell against the cell door"
In confirmation OF this she dis
played discolored place on her
temple She reiterated that she was
going OF tell the truth no matter
whom It hurt
The attorneys for the State and
engaged in putting the finishing
touches on their plans for trial. Each
side expresses confidence in what it
will have to place before the jury.
The selection Of the jury is the
next important step in the case II
is believed. however. that il will not
take more than two days to obtain
the jurors.
Several of the best known alien
lists in Virginia will be in atten-
dance in behalf OF the State. at the
trial OF Beattie II is expected
that The chief brain specialists to
be summoned will be- DR.. W. f. Drew
ry, superintendent OF the Central
State Hospital for the Insane. Pc
tersburg; DR.. J. s. DeJarnettc, Of
Stanton. superintendent Western
State Hospital and Or. o. C. Brunk.
formerly OF the Eastern State Hos
pital. but now the head of a pri-
vate hospital.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
ANNUAL CAMP INJECTING

The Virginia Life and Advent
Union will convene their annual
camp meeting at Screamerville, Sat
urday, Aug. .2G, d. V. Preaching
brethren are expected from Rich
mond and from the North.
All interested are cordially in
vited. A limited number can be
accommodated with lodging. Table
free and all kept up by contribu-
lions. Donations will be thankfully
received.
NJ. Armstrong, Treasurer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
BeATTIe MAY COLLAPSE
Slain Wife's Gems Missing.

H. c. Beattie. jr., on trial for his
life in the Circuit Court OF Ches-
terrified county on the charge OF
numbering his wife. is losing sleep
his appetite is gone: he is growing
restless The belief is that he will
break down before the trial is over
Up TO the last day or two. he has
appeared undisturbed.
When Beattie Is placed on the
stand in his own defense he will
be asked questions regarding his
wife's jewels. which may prove en-
barassing. The night OF the muir
der Beattie entered his wife's
rooms and is alleged to have drop
ped a silk handkerchief over several
rings and pins which lay on the
dresser. Later. it. is said. he pick
ed up the handkerchief and the
jewelry. Along with the rings. he
grabbed a watch belonging to a
member of the famIb. according to
the story told to the police. His at
tention was called TO this, and he
returned the watch. it. is reported
The rings have not been seen since
say the officers.
Testimony relative to this matter
may be introduced i'm connection with
the theory that Beattie was short OF
money as a result OF his wife's al
legged complaints about the young
mans conduct to his father. The
latter Is said to have frightened the
purse strings when his son did
not act in accordance with the
elder mans wishes
Almost 90 witnesses have been
summoned for the trial for the
State, and a venire of 100 tales
men has been called.
II is expected that two days will
be spent in obtaining the jury. Then
will come addresses by defense and
prosecution. The first witness prob
ably will take the stand on We'd
nesday.
Judge Walter A. Watson is pre-
siding.
A dispatch from Newport News
stated that Mrs. r. V. Owen, moth
er ofMrs. Beattie, had not been sum
moned as a witness. and had de-
parted for her home in Dover. Del
This places her beyond the jurisdic
tion of a Virginia court. Detective
Scherer says she is a very important
witness for the State. II Is said
she will return voluntarily in The
event her testimony is needed.
Hill Carter and Harry NJ. Smith
ir., who have been counsel I'm 10l
murder trials. are to fight for Beat
ties life. Commonwealth Attor
ney Gregory will be assisted II
the prosecution by Louis w Wenden
burg, a prominent criminal lawyer
who, It is said, has been retained
by the family OF the murdered
woman.
The defense has not disclosed The
number witnesses 1t will sumon
nor the outline OF the case il hopes
to present i'm Beattie's behalf. II Il
well understood. however. that hi
lawyers will rely on the fact tina
no one saw the crime committed ant
will attempt to break down Pau
Beatties story that he purchases
the gun for the prisoner. Ever.
known device to create a reasonable
doubt will be used.
II the defense fails in its attacl
on Paul Beatt'e, then 1t is belieye'
the insanity plea will be introduced
The trial Is expected to be tn
most sensational that has oc
Cured in Virginia in a decade
The courthouse in which the tria
will be held was built in 1864. whel
George III was king over Virgins
colony. II is OF red brick, mos
grown, one story in height
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
SENATOR SWANSON
MAKES CORRECTION
Washington, d. c., Aug. 20.

Washington, ID. c., Aug. 20
In a recent statement in reply to
Mr.. Glass IN regard to my transac-
lions in the stock OF the American
Tobacco Company stated: In
1898, while | was at Chatham, and
Congress was not In session. pur-
chased on margin 200 shares of the
stock Of the American Tobacco Co.
This statement was made from
memory Since making the statement
have written to obtain accurate
information in regard to the trans
action, and find / was mistaken as
to the amount purchased. | find
that the purchase of stock on mar
gin and for speculation as afore-
said was on Oct. 4, 1899. and not
1898, as / supposed IT was, and con-
sisted of 400 shares, instead Of 200
shares. Congress was not in ses-
sion when | made this purchase. |
desire to make this correction OF my
former statement
Claude A. Swanson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
ART DEPARTMENT OF COLLEGE

Miss Annie Bell Eubank, graduate
and post graduate in the art depart
ment of Mary Baldwin Seminary
Stanton, will have charge of the art
work at the college next session. Miss
Eubank comes most highly commended
and her art exhibit was one of the com
mencement features. She is prepared
to give instructions in drawing, pastel,
oil, water colors. china painting and art
illustrating.
Il is hoped that many of our ladies
will avail themselves of her talent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
WHITE OAK WINS
Defeat the Quantico Baseball Team
Here Saturday.

One of the best games Of baseball
seen on the local grounds this season
was played Saturday. when the White
Oak Stars defeated the team from
Quantico by the close score Of To 3.
Sullivan and Abel both pitched good
ball, while the batting Of Kelley, Barr
and Brown was good.
II looked for the first six innings that
the Quantico team would be banked,
but by a three base hit and an error
they succeeded in putting over their
first run. The score:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
BOWLING GREEN AD

Miss Alice Haines visited Baltimore
last week, selected some of the new
fall styles of hats, etc.
Teachers and others who are going
away and wish their outfit early are in
vited to call. | will also continue to
keep a full supply during the coming
season.
Will give notice in the near future OF
the regular fall opening.
Miss Alice Haines.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
RUSHING WORK

Contractor f. G. IIefin is rushing the
work on the Willis Building lie has a
force of hands working at night on the
telephone exchange. This is done that
the service may not be interrupted dur
ing the day by the continuous knocking
of the carpenters.
Those who have occasion to use the
phone at night may be slightly incon-
venienced on account of this. Manager
Bowers states that the work will soon
be completed and this Inconvenience
will then cease.
The quarters IN this building for the
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
will soon be ready for occupancy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
TAKEN TO WASHINGTON
FOR TREATMENT

Master William Morton. little son
of Rev. and Mrs. w. J. Morton, of
Alexandria, whose face was burned
at the same time his brother, who
was taken TO Washington for treat
ment last week. was injured, was
taken to a hospital in Washington
for treatment Friday.
Williams injury is more serious
than was at first thought Chas.
B.. the other son. is improving.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
CHURCH FESTIVAL

There will be an entertain
ment at Ambar chapel. in King
George, on Aug. 81, 1911, to raise
money to build a church at that
place. Supper will be served at
6 O'Clock. Refreshments from 3
in the afternoon and a match base
ball game will be played. Come
and enjoy the evening.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
SEND IN YOUR BIDS

The Street Committee asks for
bids to grade and do other neces-
sary work in opening Cornell and
Marye streets to the property of the
Fredericksburg State Normal School
Send in your bids to W. S. Embrey'
chairman. before noon on Friday
Aug %
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
TAKEN TO ASYLUM

Unable to find his son in Washington
after journeying there alone TO see
him, Robert Gordon. s. years old. Of
Charlottesville, was found wandering
through the streets yesterday bemoan-
ing his i'll luck. His mind appeared to
be wandering. and he was taken first to
the Emergency Hospital. From there
he was sent to the Washington Asylum
Hospital. -Alexandria Gazette.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
MADE TRIP BY STEAMER

Judge and Mrs. j. b. T. Thorn
ton and Mrs. j. Jenkyn Davies left
here Tuesday morning for Washing
ton. where they we're Joined by Mr
and Mrs. II. Thornton Davies
and son Halves, on a trip to Balti-
more via boat to FREDERICKSBURG
Manassas Journal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
Encouraging Prospects For Opening
Session.

The prospects for full attendance
Of the State Normal School here are
very bright. Almost all of the rooms al
the dormitory have been reserved.
Prof. Russell stated Saturday that ht
thought all the students possible to &c
commodate would be in attendance al
the opening.
Those wishing rooms at the dOrmitory
would do we'll to confer with President
Russell at once.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
ARLINGTON WHEELER

Richard c. Arlington and Lucy
4. Wheeler, both of Stafford county
were married by Rev. DR.. Thos. 5.
Dunaway at his residence in Fred
ericksburg Saturday morning, Aug.
10 1911
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
CLAUDE A. SWANSON

BY admitting that he invested a
fortune in the stock OF the
American Tobacco Company while
he was a member of the Ways and
Means Committee OF the Fifty-sixth
Congress, Claude A. Swanson has
proved himself unfit to represent
Virginia in the Senate OF the United
States.
He has betrayed a public trust.
He has destroyed his usefulness
as representative OF the people.
He should not be elected.-Rich-
mond Times-Dispatch. Of Aug. 21st
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
LONDON STRIKE ENDS

A great wave of relief swept over
the country Saturday night. when
shortly after IL O'Clock the an
nOuncement was made that the rail-
wa strike in London had been set
tied, and that the men would re-
turn to work Immediately.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
TRIAL OF
BEATTIE BEGINS
Especial to The Free Lance)
Richmond. Va. Aug. q.


Henry Clay Beattie. jr.. was takeI
to Chesterfield AT $50 this morning
he trip being made In Jn aI' .m.
bile in an hour and ten minutes H.,
appeared to enjoy the ride TO ia,
scene of the trial. the fresh air
the bright sunshine, the frat he
has had in month. lie reached the
courthouse at 10 o'clock and Judge
Watson at once assembled the bench.
Court was formally opened. The
prisoner entered with his father and
brother Several women have arrly-
ed to write up the case for their pa
pers. Beulah Blnford and Paul
Beattie were not taken 10 Chester
field. their presence not being re
quired till the jury has been impan-
nelled and the trial is under way
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
WHITE sox WON
Defeated Curlew In Poorly Played
Game

The White Sox defeated a team from
Curlew in a poorly played game Friday
evening at Hanover Park.
The Curlew team had bad case of
stage fright in the first inning and the
White Sox took things easy.
The features of the game were the
batting of II. Gouldman, Bauman,
Saunders and G. Rowe; Saunders lead
ing with three singles and a triple
with four times at the bat.
Henry Gouldman played good game
at short and Goodrich caught good
game. The score:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
$4,000 BLAZE AT lEESBURG

The large lumber yards, planning
mills and mandatory of Norris
Bros, contractors, of Leesburg, were
totally destroyed Friday night By
fire. The loss is estimated at $40.
600; insurance about half. Only the
efforts OF the fire department pre-
vented the flames from sweeping
the town.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
EXCELLENT BASS FISHING

MCssrs. Raymond and Harry
Sullivan at Stone Landing. on Pc
tomac Run. this week caught 126
bass with hook in days fish
ing. They were Of fine size and bit
freely.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
CURI.EW

Summary Two base bits, Koblnson'
II. Gouldman ?. G.. Gouldman and Tim
berlake; three base hits, Bauman 2,
Saunders: base on balls. by Jones 2,
Timberlake, Poole /; struck out, by
Jones 6, Undertake 3, Poole 3; innings
pitch, by Jones z; Undertake 2; left on
bases. White Sox 3, Curiew 9; doubl,
plays, Robinson to Payne; time OF
game, l.55; umpires. Dr. King and
Payne.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
NOTICE SERVED ON RECEIVERS

Messrs. w. W. Butzner and Al
vim T. Embrey for the Austin Run
Mine Co. of Stafford have been sery
ed with notice by L. S Deputy
Marshal not to pay out any funds
from the sale of that property made
here Friday
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
STATEMENT FROM
Mr.. 7. D. C0GHILl

Bowling Green, Va, August 10. 1911.
To The Free Lance:
In your issue of the 18th inst, under
the head Of Caroline Politics, your re-
porter says: ut is charged that Mr.
Coghill is the candidate Of Mr.. Wick
ham and the railroad interest, and that
he has been promised majorities in
Hanover and King William. sufficient
to overcome the majority that Caroline
will give DR.. Gravatt " The above
charge is false, and there is no founda-
ton for it whatsoever.
Very Respectfully,
T. ID. Coghill.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
WILL BE SENT BACK TO KANSAS

w. r. Hall received telegram from
Supt. NJ. T. Amrine, of the Kansas
State Reformatory. stating that an Of
ficer had been sent for J. 2. Chase, who
escaped from that institution, and was
arrested few days ago here by Officer
Hall
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
I'LL IN SAN FRANCISCO

Lieut.. Robt. +. NJ Goolrick. son
of Judge and Mrs. J T. Gooirick
of this city. is in a hospital in San
Francisco. Cal, recovering from an
operation for appendicitis. The OPP
Grafton was successful.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
CAPT. E. n. BRIAN

Capt. E. H. Brian, of the District
National Guard, has received his COM
mission as captain in the regular army.
Mrs. Brian and daughter are visiting
Mrs. b. parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. N.
Turner, here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
FOR COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE

Mr.. G.. Eustace Gordon is candi-
date for commissioner of revenue from
CORTLAND district, in Spotsylvania.
See bis card in our columns. He is an
active business man and if elected will
make an efficient officer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS

Gen. William Haynes, dean of the Jaw
department of the University of Notre
Dame, Indiana, and Rev. J. A. Burns,
president of Holy Cross College, Wash
ington, was here Saturday looking over
the battlefields.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
VISITING IN LOUISA

Prof. E. II. Russell and wife left
Saturday for Louisa, where they will
spend several DAYS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
Mr.. BROOKS VERY ILL

Mr.. John l.. Brooks, who went to the
Mary Washington Hospital, has been
taken home. Mr. Brooks condition Ia
critical. 1t is thought he has Bright's.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
ATTEND CAMP MEETING

A large number from this city attend
ed the Holiness camp meeting near
Spotsylvania c. II. Sunday.
The meeting will continue through
the week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
Totals
WHITE OAK.
Score by innings

Summary: Three base hits, Perry
and Kelley; struck out, by Sullivan 10.
by Abel Z; base on balls, by Abel j.
pass balls, Perry l. time Of game. hr.
and Som.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
DON'T FORGET IT

In the sale OF the Austin Run
Mine on Friday for 100000. n. b.
Kinsey was the auctioneer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
VISITORS At CHATHAM

Mr.. s. s. Griffith and daughter,
of Conroe. Texas. are the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Randolph Howar
at Chatham.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
CRITICALLY I'LL

Master John Freeman continues crit
ically i'll with typhoid fever at the
Mary Washington Hospital.
Mr.. Ward Freeman is improving
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
GONE TO BUFFALO LITHIA

Mr.. St. Geo. X. Fitzhugh left Sat
urday for Buffalo Lithia Springs. where
he wall sojourn for q month.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
Handsome Estate
For Rent

This is one Of the finest estates in
Virginia, 10 minutes drive to city and
r. r. station. Electric lights and all
modern improvements. Colonial brick
mansion, large rooms. Residence fur
nished, also all farm implements. This
is very handsome property, and a
grand home. A rare opportunity to Sc
cure such property. Other advantages
offered. For full particulars address
inc. W. Allison, IT,,
Fredericksburg, Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-22
ACCEPTS CALL

Rev. Mr.. Zachary Will Go To Alabama
Rev George +. Zachary. of this
city, has accepted a call to st
Thomas Episcopal church i'm Green
Vile. Ala. lie will enter upon his
duties there Oct. IS
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-21
(Ienn0
Sc
CIGAR ..zsse
BRYAN COINS name
FOR UNDERWOOD
commoner Coins New Phrase to HurI
at Congressman Underwood
of Alabama.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 21.-William J.
Bryan has created a new term in
craftsmanship and political annals. In
this weeks Commoner he says, in
commenting on Congressman Under
woods charge that Congressman
James had played to the galleries"
"Mr. Underwood withdrew the Ian
guage and apologized, but those who
belong to Mr.. Underwood's class will
hardly give up the use of the term.
We may expect to hear the defenders
of the public denounced as gallery
statesmen, just as have heard them
denounced as demagogues.
"But we can not think of gallery
statesman without thinking Of the
statesman who does not play to the
gallery. What shall we call them?
How would 'parquet statesmen do?
AS Mr.. Underwood prides himself that
he does not play to the galleries. 1t is
not unfair to assume that he plays to
those who occupy seats in the parquet
and in the private boxes. If We can
afford to be 'parquet statesman,
Mr.. James can afford to be gallery
statesman How would it do to have
an investigating committee see how
many democratic members take the
galleries into consideration and how
many give their attention exclusively
to those who occupy high priced
seats?"
"Men like Mr.. Underwood can not
think of anything more offensive than
to say of a man that he is making a
play to the galleries. he says.
when Mr.. Underwood accused Mr.,
James of winning his senatorial fight
by an appeal to the galleries, he gave
the public an interior view of himself.
He looks at questions from the pluto
cratic standpoint: he has contempt
for those who appeal to the masses.