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New-York tribune., 1911-11-30

hear Of the suggestion that he ought 70
have chosen Archbishop spading' ot
Peoria. as one Of the newly appointeh
cardinals. Archbishop spalding, "ne NJ
the greatest intellectual lights * me
Catholic Church I'm this cou' rl' b''
long been in such poor health .'.' u "'-
came necessary about two ve"s 'gn ~
create him titular Nrchbis - ~ 20.
topolos. In order that Ri = ''nnn''
who in September, 1909. be- u' Vgtua..t
his successor. might relieve hh" or the
RESPONSIBILITIES Of his see. The e.efH-
ton Of Bishop spalding 70 aH nrch-
tishopric was tantamount 10 retirement
WITH promotion.
Silence, like a poultice. came ne
tween the Mayor and the President OF
the Board Of Aldermen yesterday. but II
IS by no means sure that It will heal
tho blows OF sound" albeit the SOUND
was only little one.
Brandels and Pinohot are backing oui
Of the Controller Bay mess rapidly II
not gracefully. but that will not relieve
Chairman Graham Of his responsibility
in the matter or Of the oblig' ticn to ex-
pose the perpetrators = TIE "Dick-t'-
Dick" forgery.
The announcement int the "str1rH@s
man IN the rid" hrs been founa n
Persia is nothing but long range le e+-
titIon Of history in the land Of Rustem.
A substan ntial reduction IN parcels post
rates between this country and Great
Britain Is announced 70 take erect IN
time for Christmas traffic. There is no
Corresponding reduction in our domestie
rates and so we must continue to enjoy
the anomaly of its costing 81 j. to send
seven pounds from New York to Ho-
boken. while It costs only "a cents 70
send II from New York 10 London.
Why would II not be n good scheme 70
employ cowboys who are expert with the
rope" on the police force? Then when
New-York tribune., 1911-11-30

The announcement int the "str 1rH@st
man IN the rid" hiss been founI ID
Persia is 10 h.ng but long range reI --
tltIon of history in the land Of Rustem.
New-York tribune., 1911-11-30

Mrs. j. A. Haskell will give a reception
on December to introduce her daughter,
Miss Mary R. Haskell
New-York tribune., 1911-11-30

can YOU remain calm aud courageous
IN the fac" OF impending misfortune
asked the man ~ lofty IDEALS
'I can" replied tho plain person Il can
sit right down 10 a Thanksgiving dinner
and never once think OF dyspepsia. wash
lugtOn Star
New-York tribune., 1911-11-30

II have here n poem.
rs II a poem Of any serious purpose?
,nouircd the editor Of the Highbrow Maga-
zine. -.
hoard bill "-IOuisyille Courier-Jour-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
GLASS SPEAKS IN MADISON

Hon Carter Glass spoke in Madi-
son Thursday 10 one OF the largest
audiences ever assembled in the
county courthouse.
Although IL was not court day. the
crowd that assembled solely to hear
Mr.. Glass discuss the issues OF the
Senatorial campaign crowded the
court building from end 10 end
Mr.. Glass was presented to the
audience by Hon. +. II. Lowell. who
served with him in the Virginia Con
stitutional convention, and who paid
his colleague a high compliment in
introducing him.
Mr.. Glass held his audience for
more than two hours and the ap-
plause which was liberal throughout
the speech. at times grew into a
demonstration. At the conclusion
Of the address. Mr.. Glass was con-
graduated on all sides by persons
in the audience who pressed forward
to shake his hand.
Even strong organization voters
admit that Mr. Glass gained many
friends by his speech.
Mr. Glass was the guest OF the
Rev Asbury Christian at the lattor's
summer home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
SENATOR MARTIN GRILLeD

Alfred J. Stofer. a Washington cor
respondent. made public letter
which he sent to Senator Thomas >.
5. Martin.o Virginia. in response TO
a communication from the latter in
relation to Mr. Martins candidacy for
reelection TO the Senate.
Il trust my course In the Senate
has met with your appreciation and
that you can give me your active
assistance" said the letter which Mr.
Stofer received from the senior Nir-
ginia Senator In his response Mr..
Stofer says. in part
AS never mince words, let me
say emphatically, inasmuch rs at the
close Of your letter you invite a re-
ply. that | do not think you are
worthy OF reelection.
If there were no other reasons.
your numerous votes on the tariff
question while the Payne-Aldrich bill
was under consideration in the Sen
ate. as we'll as those on the Dingley
Tariff bill Il years ago, would cause
me TO withhold my support from you.
In the face OF the Democratic
platform Of 1908, you aligned your
self with Mr. Aldrich and other Re
publicans to fasten upon the farmers
i'm particular and the citizens gener-
ally of this country high prOtec-
tive rate OF duty upon lumber. ia
spite Of the fact that the Denver
platform contained free lum-
Der plank, reported unanimously to
the Democratic National Convention
by the committee on resolutions
In fact. it was by your vote
in 1897 that the tax on white pine
lumber. all of which was at that
time. as It is now. practically con
irolled by the lumber trust. was re-
tanned. the vote in the Senate be
ing 33 10 30. On this vote you
stood with the Republicans against
your own party associates. including
the late Hon. John Warwick Daniel.
United States Senator from Virginia.
Il object To- the political methods
pursued by you in Virginia and 10
the arrogant machine. Of which you
are the recognized head Of the State
and hope aud believe IL will be
smashed
Il object TO the dark lantern po-
ltical schemes that were worked al
Richmond when you were first elect
ed 10 the Senate. and | firmly be-
lieve now. as believed then. that
you are the candidate OF the Inter
ests' which the rank and file OF the
Democratic party throughout the
United States are demanding shall
no longer control legislation either
at the various State capitals or at
Washington. o. Baltimore sun
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
jlSlw4w

To Austin Lewis and to all per-
sons interested:
At a delinquent tax sale held
before the courthouse OF Caroline
county, In the county OF Caroline,
State OF Virginia, on January 4th,
1909, for the non-payment OF taxes,
returned delinquent on the hereinaf-
ter described property for the year
1907 the undersigned became pur-
chaser OF a certain tract or land
In Caroline county, Virginia, assess
ed at twenty-five acres, and stand
ing on the land books OF the said
county IN the name OF Austin Lewis,
and described as Linden" or adjoin
ing Linden" in the said county but
which, as surveyed by E. B. Travis,
and plotted, which plot was return
ed and confirmed by Circuit Court
OF Caroline county on April 1lth,
1911, contains twenty-six (26) acres
and for which | paid the amount
bid at sale, to-wit, $3.50 and on
which I have paid all subsequent
taxes and leyies ACQUIRING thereon.
You will therefore please take no.
tice OF the said sale. and that on
Monday, January 18th, 1912, the
undersigned will request the clerk o
the Circuit Court OF Caroline coun-
ty, Virginia, to execute unto the
undersigned a deed conveying unto
the undersigned the aforesaid and
above described real estate.
j. L. Fortune.
june20-w4mos
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
ljune20-w4mos

IN the Clerks Office Of the Circuit
court Of the county Of King George
on the 9th day Of July, 1911. John
Howard. plaintiff, against Felicia How
ard, defendant.
In Chancery.
The object of this suit is 70 obtain
for the plaintiff from the defendant
divorce q vinculo matrimonii. And an
affidavit having been made and filed
that the defendant, Felicia Howard, is
not resident Of the State Of Virginia,
it is ordered that she do appear here
within Is days after due publication
hereof, and do what may be necessary
TO protect her interest in this suit.
And IL is further ordered that a copy
hereof be published once q week for
four successive weeks in The Free
Lance, a 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:
F. G. S. Hunter, Clerk.
W. A. Rose, p. q.
A copy-Teste:
F. c. s. Hunter, Clerk.
jllw4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
SUMMER INSTITUTE NOTES

EnroIlment-Te Teachers 252, faculty
l3, total 265.
1873 teachers took examinations.
Members of faculty are leaving.
MANY of the students have already
gone. .
Reports on the result Of the exani-
nations will be made known within a
week or ten days.
The enrolment has not been as large
as last year, owing TO the professional
course being given only at the Univer-
sity and State Normals. However, the
enrolment has fallen off at other
schools to a greater extent than here
and the Fredericksburg Summer School
is one of the largest in the State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
EXCURSION TO ASHevILLe

Black Mountain, Hendersonville, Hot
Springs, Wynesville and Lake Toxa-
way, N. c.
Southern railway announce its annual
mountain excursion to Western North
Carolina. Aug. 3, 1911. Two weeks in
the glorious ''land of the sky" sap
phire country" at very small cost.
Round trip fare from Richmond, Va, ,
to Asheville, N. c., $3.50; proportion
ately low rates from West Point to
Danville, Va, inclusive.
Tickets good on all trains, Aug. 3rd,
in coaches or Pullmans, and returning
until Aug. 18th, 1911. Trains leave
Richmond at lO:45 a. m. and las p. m.
Aug. Bird, 1911.
For detailed information, booklets,
Pullman reservations, ETC., consult tick
ct agent or write S. Z. Burgess, ID. p.
A., Richmond, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
H0W'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured BY Halls Catarrh Cure. F.
J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +.
j. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
liege him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by his firm. Walding. Kinnan e Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price, 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constl-
patton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
ALMSHOUSE QUESTION
SpotsyIvania Does Not Want
FredericksburgS PauperS
At Any Price.

AT the last meeting Of the City Coun-
ell the Aims House Committee was in
structed to ascertain on what terms
the counties of Stafford and Spotsyl-
vania would care for the paupers Of
this city. The reply Of the board Of
supervisors of Stafford, charging $40
per month each for board and lodging,
has been published. We now present
the action of the board Of Spotsylvanla
at its meeting Friday morning:
Spotsylyania. Va, July 2S. 1911.
In regard to the proposition Of the
city of Fredericksburg to the county Of
Spotsylvania to board the paupers Of
said city at the county Aims House. 1t
is the opinion of the Board Of Supervl-
sors Of Spotsylvania county, Va, that
they do not desire to make any PROPOSE
ton concerning said matter, or care to
take paupers of said city to board.
A copy -Teste:
T. A. Harris, Clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
HAS HIS PAROLE WHICH
SAVED HIM SIPS

Mr.. John f. Gift, of Falmouth, who
was a member of Co. A, 9th Virginia
cavalry has his parole given him at APP
pomattox and also his sabre which he
used during the whole war. This parole
saved Mr. Gift $l2j. After the war
his horse was taken from his fathers
farm near Falmouth and brought to
Fredericksburg and sold by order of
Major Garish at public auction. 1t
was bought in by old Mr.. Gift for $3.50.
Afterwards under act Of Congress and
according to the terms Of Gen. Lee :
surrender Mr.. John Cliff was paid Sl25
for the horse. Through G. A. Bryan,
clerk Of court of Stafford, and Hon.
John F. Rixey, member Of Congress
from the Sth district, the money was
gotten from the L. 5. government
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
ENvlOUS WOMEN

You Can Have Just as Lovely Head Of
Hair as any Woman.
Don't feel blue because your hair is
lifeless and faded, get bottle of Paris
ian Sage and see how quickly it will be-
come brilliant and fascinating.
Use it daily for a few days and note
how quickly scaly itch ceases and dand-
ruff vanishes.
II stops falling hair too and makes
thin scanty hair grow thick and pro-
fusely.
It's the real invigorating delightful
hair dressing for men, women and chill
dren, and best of all, if it dosen't do
Just as advertised get your money back.
II kills the dandruff germs, and for so
cents you can get a large bottle at
Goolrick's Modern Pharmacy and drug
gists everywhere. The girl with the
Auburn hair is on every bottle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
CHRISTIAN CHURCH CONVENTION

The Tdewater District Convention Of
the Christian churches will meet at
Rappahannock church, Essex county,
August 2, 3 and 4. Delegates from that
section will arrive here on the noon
train Tuesday; they will take the boat
down the appahannock river to Ware $
Wharf, arriving there Wednesday
morning in time for the convention.
Returning, the party will leave
Wares Wharf Friday, reaching here
Friday afternoon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
JONES RECEPTION
At CHARLOTTESVILLE

The reception of Congressman
Jones in Charlottesville, the home
town of the senior senator, is said
to have been little less than an oya-
ton. Congressman Jones spoke
there about ten days ago when he
ELECTED the warmest applause.
It. is the opinion of many familiar
with the political situation In Vir-
ginia that Senator Martin has re-
Gently lost greatly in strength in the
rural sections. II is also said that
he. Martin, must take the open field
and that quickly If he hopes for re-
election at the hands OF the people
Richmond Leader.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
SCARED CRIPPLE RUNS MILES

While cleaning a pistol Friday
Joseph Summers. of Harrlsonburg. .ac
cidentally shot 5-year-old Ruth Ems
wiler in the abdomen. She probably
will die.
Summers. who is a cripple and
uses crutches. was frightened out of
his wits. Forgetting his crutches
Summers rushed from the room and
ran in his bare feet several miles
into the country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
POSTMASTERS MEET IN OCTOBER

Postmaster Edgar Allen, Jr.. of Rich
mond, as president Of the Virginia Post
masters Association, has made appli-
cation to the postmaster-general for a
fve-day leave Of absence for all post
masters in the State who desire TO at
tend the annual meeting Of the associa-
ton, which will meet in Richmond Oeto-
Der 9.
The headquarters Of the Postmasters
Association will be at the Jefferson
Hotel and Richmond will do its best to
make the dealers in postage stamps
have an enjoyable visit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
SUMMER INSTITUTE CLOSES

The Summer Institute, which has
been in session here for the past month,
closed Friday when the examinations
were completed.
Those attending this school leave
with regret, for the month has been
one OF pleasure as well as benefit TO
both faculty and students.
Many of those attending left Friday
for their homes, the others will leave
within the next few days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
NO RAIN SINCE JUNE 1ST

Mrs. John W. Lafore was here
Friday and said there had been no
rain at their farm in Caroline since
June LIST; that the appearance OF
the growing corn crop Is sickenlng
and II rain does not come in 10 day
not sufficient corn viii be made for
family consumption.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
SALEM POSTMASTER NAMED

The nomination OF Ivan V. Yonce
as postmaster at Salem, sent by tho
president to the Senate, ends one OF
the greatest battles over Republican
patronage in Virginia in recent years
and came as a great surprise to the
people. Mr.. Yonce was backed by
Representative Slemp and state
Alvah Martin
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
PREACHER WEOS ACcUSER

Declaring himself willing to make
any sacrifice to save the name
of his accuser, Robert w. Watkins,
an ordained minister in charge OF a
Presbyterian church at Williamson,
w. Va, was married to Miss Nora
Messersmith, of Hanover county.
He protested his innocence of the
charge brought against him by the
girl he married.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
MARTIN AND SWANSON
viii Go On Hastings At Early Date.


1t is said by friends Of Senators
Martin and Swanson that each of
these senators will rejoice in free
dom from official duty at Washing
ton TO take the stump in Virginia
and present his side Of the case in
the present campaign before the vo-
ters. In the case of Senator Mar
tin II is officially announced that
he will, at the earliest practical mo-
ment, open his campaign in Rich
mond, speaking probably at the
Academy Of Music Senator Swan
son has so far not given out just
what his program will be In the
campaign, although those who know
him best predict that he will appear
on the stump more frequently than
Senator Martin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
DEATH OF A CHILD

Vivian. the two-year-old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs Irwin c. Perry, OF
Washington. died in that city Fri
day The remains We're brought
here and taken TO Salem church for
interment Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry lost a little
gfrl last week
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
CHILD BREAKS ARM

The little fiye-year-old daughter Of
Postmaster Lynn. OF Cherry Hill,
fell and broke her arm Thurs
day evening DR.. II. J. Payne was
called and rendered the necessary
medical aid.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
0. NJ. SCOTT, AGED rs, A SUICIDE

David NJ Scott, a farmer residing
near 0nancock, committed suicide
Friday by jumping into Deep Creek.
He was rs years old. He had been
sufferer from palsy for several
years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
MARRIED IN ROCKVILLE

Miss Viola V. Thompson and Jas.
r. Bladen. both OF Fairfax county,
we're married in Rockville Thursday
afternoon by the Rev. William ID.
Keene.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
BURGLAR GETS $1,000 GEMS

Gems valued at $4,000 were stolen
Thursday from a dresser in the resi-
dence OF w. II. Hofnagle. Rich
mond, while he and his wife were
absent on a moonlight drive.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums to suit on good security. APP
ply to Lee J. Graves, attorney lt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
Saturday, Sept. 2, 1911

at IL O'Clock in front Of the courthouse
in Fredericksburg, Virginia, will sell
that certain valuable farm lying, being
and situate in Berkley Magisterial Dis
trict, Spotsylyania county, Virginia,
and lying on the north side Of the pub
lie road leading from Lewiston 10 Gate
wood, one mile from Gatewood and ad-
joining the lands Of Frank Preston and
others, and containing $50 acres, be the
same more or less, and $ the same
property conveyed to j. NJ. Simpson
by Fred Sealy ct ais, by deed dated
Jan. 9, 1909, and Of record in the Clerk 5
Office Of Spotsylsnia in d. b. "a, z. ass.
Terms Of sale, cash.
This farm is we'll located. Rural free
delivery passes the front gate. Ground
in good state of cultivation and build
ings in fine condition. Farm well fenced.
A nice opportunity TO purchase q good
farm. For further particulars see OF
write 10 the undersigned.
T. Stokeley Coleman,
Special Com, Spotsylyania, Va.
VIM. w. Butzner,
Special Com, Fredericksburg, Va.
In the Clerks Office Of the Circuit
court of the county Of Spotsylyanis,
Mrs. j. NJ. Simpson, plaintiff, against
Effie G. Miller ct ais, defendant. /, 7.
A. Harris, clerk Of the said court, do
certify that the bond required Of the
Special Commissioners by the decree
rendered in said cause on the lst day Of
July, 1911, has been duly given. Given
under my hand as clerk Of the said
court, this 9th day Of July, 1911.
T. A. Harris, Clerk.
fIQltuAu
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
PRICE, 3 CENTS
PUBLIC SALE
Nice Farm and Good
Buildings

Pursuant to the directions Of decree
Of the Circuit court of Spotsylvania
county, Virginia, entered on July l,
1911, in the chancery suit therein pend
ing under the style Of Mrs. j. NJ. Simp-
son vs.. Effie Miller & ais, the under
signed special commissioners at public
auction on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
Fortune Telling

Does not take into consideration the one W
ans happiness womany health.
The woman neglects her health Is nesec'ing the
very foundation of all good fortune ror without heah
Love loses its ustre and gold is but dross.
Womanly health when lost impaired may generally be
esaued by the of DR.. Perces Favonte PRESCRIPTION
This Prescription has. for OPer no years,
been curing delicate, weak, Pdin'wracked
women, by the hundreds OF thousands
and fhis 700 in the privacy of their homes
without their having 10 submit 10 fndeh'
cafe quesli0nin9s and OfenSiYeV repua'
uanf examinations.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01

Skw invited consult Dr. Pierce by letter rtrFe
held sacrediy confidential Address
Medical " NJ d., President Buffalo
GRHAr Fanny Dcos Book The People Common %
Medical rpo-datc edon-OOO pages answers
Of which single
onsh address on p
cloth Tor 81 stamps
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
R|PANS.

There is scarcely any condition Of i'll
health that is not benefited by the
occasional use of RIPANS Tabule
For sale by druggists. The Five cent
packet Is enough for an ordinary occa-
sion. The family bottle, 60 cents, con-
tains a supply for year.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-09-06
NILSSON, SHOOTS
HUSBAND AND SELF
Mrs. Car! v. Anderson, o! Audubon
County, Iowa, Murders Nine
Year-O!d Son..
SETS FIRE 70 THE HOUSE
Fear Of Separation Of Family Cause!
Mother to do Rash Act-ts
Now in Jail.

Mrs. Carl V. Anderson, residing a
half-mile east of kimballtown, just
over the line in Audubon county. shot
and killed her son, Victor, aged 9
years., fired bullet through her .hus-
bands arm in an attempt to kill him
and shot herself in the back of the
head last Friday morning at 9:15'
O'Clock. After killing her boy she hid
his body under the bed, set fire to the
bed and going out into the road, at
tempted suicide by shooting herself
in the head.
The tragedy followed night of sore
trouble for the Andersons. Thursday
night Anderson, who is a lightning
rod salesman, well known in this part
of Iowa, decided to attend a dance at
Claus Pcte' sons, in Shelby county.
He said he didn't want mis- wife to go.
He started alone and after dancing
a few times went back home. In the
meantime Mrs Anderson followed her
husband on horse, but he was gone
before she reached the place and she
did not reach home until midnight.
The two Glarreled until Anderson
called Sheriff Press of Audubon, who
reached the house at 2 o'clock in the
morning. BY s o'clock the efforts ~of
the sheriff toward affecting a recon
Citation bore fruit and it was decided
that Mrs. Anderson should go to the
home of Chris Nelson in Kimballton,
while her husband and their son were
to take the team and 60 away while.
Then the sheriff went home and Mrs.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-09-06

Sioux City this year will offer new
attraction to visitors to the Interstate
Live Stock fair in the way of magnifi-
cent illuminated parades at night
through the down town streets. These
parades will be made up of floats
which will symbolic and typify the
stages of Sioux City's growth and
development during the sixty years OF
its life. The parades will be put on by
the Tribe of the Sioux, booster
Organization composed not only of
Sioux City business men, but also a
lot of good friends of Sioux City liv-
ing in other towns-notably a number
of editors who were made to join in
a war dance at recent pow-wow held
at the big Medicine tent in Sioux City.
The Tribe will have big downtown
Midway which will be called "The
Sioux Trail