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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES
For State Senate for 18th Senatorial
District.

Fredericksburg, Va, June "a, 1911
We, the undersigned chairmen oil
the Democratic party for the coun.
ties of Spotsylvania, Stafford and
Louisa and the city OF Fredericks
burg, Virginia, at a meeting held
In the city of Fredericksburg on
the Gath day of June, 1911, hereby
give notice to all parties who con
template entering the Democrat
Senatorial primary for the 18th Sen
atorial District, comprising the coun
ties OF Spotsylvania, Louisa, Star
ford and the city OF Fredericksburg
to be voted for in the general prl-
mary election to be held on the 7th
day of September, 1871, to file no
tice of such candidacy with each OF
the undersigned chairmen on or be.
fore the 18th day OF July 1911. All
candidates who enter the prl-
mary will be required to forward to
each of the above named county and
city chairmen a certified check for
s25 with their notice of candidacy.
l.. NJ. Smith,
Chairman Spotsylvania Co
G.. M. Wallace,
Chairman Stafford Co.
John III. Crank,
Chairman Louisa Co.
Il. ID. Cole,
Chairman city of Fredericksburg.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
KING GEORGE
Damage BY Storm Going To Europe.
Personal and Other Notes.
King George. Va. July -

Ming NtOIbt, Va, July 10.
The copious rains that brought re
lief and blessings TO many parts of
King George were accompanied by
an electrical storm that did some
damage st. Johns p. H. Church
was struck by lightning and one
chimney was demolished. Mr.. Jack
Rollins house near King George. was
also struck by lightning, but not
much damage was done. Many trees
were blown down and hundreds Of
chickens were drowned by the flood
OF water that fell. but the good to
crops was worth thousands of dol
lars to the farmers.
Mrs. John G.. Boggs. accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Murdoch and son.
William, OF Sewickley. Pa. arrived
here Sunday from Sewickley. They
made the trip in an automobile and
were almost five days cnroute. They
were much delayed by the storm OF
Friday and found travelling between
Washington and Fredericksburg the
most difficult on the Journey.
Miss Margaret 5. Brown. Of Balti-
more who has been visiting relatives
here. left for Washington Tuesday
afternoon. enroute TO New York. from
whence she will sail next Saturday
for Europe with a couple OF friends.
Miss Brown will be absent more
than a year and anticipates visiting
all parts OF Europe before her re-
turn.
Miss Columbia Smith is a guest
OF friends in Winchester
Mr.. Theodore Mason spent some
days last week with his father. Mr..
r.. w. Mason. at Glover Hill
Mrs John Shadrack and daughter.
Miss Hazel. are guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs +. j. largest nj Bleak Hill
They will leave in a few days for
Baltimore to visit the formers pa
rents
Mr.. and Mrs NJ. Wildly Brown
and two children. OF Newport News.
are visiting Mr. ". W. Brown
Miss Estelle Berry continues very
i'll.
Miss Mamie Byrd Turner is a wei
come visitor In King George.
a picnic was given yesterday to
the Trinity Sunday School al King
George
Miss Josie Brown returned last
week TO Washington. after a visit
to her sister. Mrs. II T. Garrett.
at Spy Hill.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY
VIRGINIA PRESS ASSOCIATION

After a long and earnest debate
the following resolutions aftecting
the integrity of the Virginia news
papers were adopted by the Virginia
Press Association at Natural Bridge
this week.
Whereas. there is now n propa-
ganda In Virginia, the purpose OF
which tends TO destroy the confidenC
OF the people In the integrity OF the
press OF the State; and
Whereas, from time to time there
have appeared charges OF corruption
and servility against the press OF Nir
ginia more recently that of certain
professor OF the University of Chica-
20, who has IN a public address pro
claimed thatlthe editors Of this State
constitute a purchasable and reptile
press; be it
Resolved That the self-respeci
of this association demands that
these charges be declared false
slanderous and inspired by evil and
malicious motives and we hereby de
clare that 1t Is our belief that the
press OF Virginia is as pure and un-
purchasable today. and as much In
keeping with the traditions OF this
Commonwealth as at any time in IT.
history; and we hereby demand that
these general charges be supported
by specific accusations and proofs;
we hereby publicly rebuke these H.
belers who are endeavoring to tarnisl
the honor of the whole profession OF
journalism In Virginia"
In the discussion Hon. r. f. Byrd
advocated the resolutions and w. +
Addison, Of Lynchburg News, oppos
ed their adoption, claiming that the!
had a political Significance and were
aimed at two of the candidates fol
the U. s. Senate.
The resolutions were finally adopt
cd only two votes being cast against
them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
VIRGINIA PRESS
ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

The meeting Of the Virginia Press
Association at Natural Bridge this week
was the most successful one ever held
by the association. The attendance was
large, there was fine program. i'm
portant matters were discussed and in
instructive addresses delivered by
prominent persons. Among those who
addressed the association were: DIR.
Geo. w. Denny, president Of Washing
ton and Lee University; Hon. K. +.
Byrd, speaker Of House Of Delegates
DR.. G.. S. Freeman. tax commissioner
of Virginia; S. c. Theis, Of the Ameri-
can Press Association, and others.
The meeting adjourned Thursday
morning after the election OF the
following officers:
President, Walter +. Addison, Lynch
burg News.
Vice-P President, c. B. Cooke, Rich
mond Journal.
Secretary. j. l.. Hart, Farmyille
Herald.
Treasurer. f. G. MoseIey, Danville
Methodist.
Historian, Miss Bertha Gray Robin
son, orange ODscIFcI.
National Committeeman. c. j. Camp
bell. Amherst Era.
Executive Committee-A. 7. Rowe
Fredericksburg Free Lance and Star
C. ID. DENT, Salem Times-Register
George o. Green. Clifton Forge Re
view; II. X. Mills, Buena Vista Times
Allen Potts, Richmond Times-Dispatch
Delegates to National Editorial Asso-
ciation-J. c. Hemphil, Richmond
Times Dispatch; w. S. Copeland, New
port News Times Herald; A. S. Morton
Stanton Leader; A. Clements, Apo
mattox Times-Virginian; }. A. Whit
man. Wytheville Enterprise; K. A
Anderson, Marion News.
The executive committee will deter
mine the time and place for holding thu
next annual meeting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
REV. R. SEMPLE ROWE

Rev. X. Semple Rowe. with Mrs.
Rowe and Miss Lille Rowe. of Balti-
more, are guests of the formers sister,
Mrs. Ella Brown, in Richmond, and
from there they will go to Bowling
Green for a visit to relatives, later
coming to fredericksburg and spending
some time with their relatives here.
Mr.. Rowe is a native Of Fredericks-
burg, a brother Of the late Mayor A. 7.
Rowe and was for many years a sue
cessful minister of the Methodist church,
retiring several years ago after a long
and honorable service.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rowe few
years ago celebrated the fifth
eth anniversary of their marriage.
They are advanced in years. but both
are active, in excellent health and are
enjoying the peace and quiet of their
reclining years.
Mr.. Rowe has many friends here who
will be glad to greet him upon the occa-
sion of his visit. While here he will be
ct "Brompton," the bone Of Capt. NJ.
b. Rowe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
HUNG Jury IN KEY ASSAULT CASE

After celebrating 10 hours, the
jury in the II. C. Key assault case
disagreed and was discharged at
Manassas Wednesday. The last poll
stood eight for conviction and fouI
for acquittal. The mistriai occasion
ed considerable surprise to those who
heard the testimony of the little girl
who stood the rigid cross-examina-
ton Of Judge Nicol. principal coun.
sci for the defense, without being
shaken In any essential particular.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK
Had Successful Year-Net Profits Over
Twenty Per Cent Officers Elected,
Etc.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders OF The Farmers and Mer-
chants State Bank was held at the
bank Thursday night The reports
received showed the affairs OF the
bank to be in a most prosperous
condition. A dividend of & per
cent on the capital stock was de-
clared and the sum of $1,000 was
carried to the surplus fund. The
net profits for the past year We're
over 20 per cent. The furniture and
fixture account was credited 500.
The bank is the youngest Of the
three city banks and during the five
years II has been opened for bust
ness the success has been very graft
flying TO the stockholders. they hay-
ing received five annual dividends
and their surplus account having
reached handsome figure. The
savings accounts of the bank have
been paid over $4,000 during the
existence of the institution
The business of the bank mas
steadily Increased with each year
since it's establishment and its sur
plus fund has now reached $22'Oo0.
The stockholders elected the FOL
lowing directors: Messrs. NJ. q. VIII
lis. Col. Il. ID. cole. Lee J. Graves
w. IL. Peden, DIR. Geo. II. Chewing.
w. 5. Chesley. David Hirsh. +. G.
Heflin. A. =. Rowe. b. p. Willis, r.
p. Stearns. Il. c. Ninde. NJ. F. Waite
DR.. J. Garnett King. Jno. F. Could
man. Jr
At meeting of the newly elect
ed directors the following officers
of the bank were elected: NJ. Il.
Willis. president; Lee J. Graves, ISL
vice president; Col +. ID. Cole. 2nd
president: John +. Gouldman.
Jr.. cashier; ID. Gordon Gouldman'
assistant cashier
A number of matters concerning
the affairs OF the bank were dis
cussed. after which the meeting adj
journed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
THE BIGGEST THING
THAT LEAVES OUR CITY

Annual Baptist S 5. picnic
to Whitewater July 10. 1911. Leaves
depot $50. Returning leaves Wide
waite at O'Clock p. m. Train Is
all ready. grounds secured and Will
be in nice condition. The splendid
lawn OF Mr.. Pyke was never In bet
ter shape, and the shade of the
grove is just delightful. Bathing.
boating and other diversions. We
will carry a big crowd as usual.
Don't fail to arrange 10 go with us.
Plenty of Gunnery Spring water
for everybody. plenty ice. large com
mittee OF men to look after your
pleasure and comfort, baggage car
for your baggage. Put your name
on your packages and just hand
them to the committee in charge.
We can guarantee you a pleasant
day: nothing left undone for the
pleasure of our guests.
Fare. Adults. soc round trip; un-
der 10 years, 25c.
Train will stop at Brooke. Iceland
and Potomac Run.
For tickets see Sam -Eastburn. Geo.
Freeman. Ed Jones and Silas Perry
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
BOWLING GREEN NOTES
Rowling Green. Va, July 18th.

Bowling Green, Va, July 18th.
The union prayer service was held
Wednesday night in Calvary Baptist
church. Notwithstanding the excessive
heat the attendance at these meetings
keeps up well.
Miss w. Emma Lear. of Bedford City,
is the guest this week of Miss Annie
Broaddus.
Mrs. Clarence Campbell, who has
been spending some time with the fam
ily of her father, Mr.. o. p. Smoot, has
returned to her home in Richmond.
Miss Margaret Smoot has returned
from a visit to friends in Norfolk and
Newport News.
Miss Gillie Cary, of Richmond, is
spending some time with her sister.
Mrs. j. l.. White.
The Fredericksburg baseball team
(colored) crossed bats with the b. e..
team on July 4th, which resulted in a
victory for the latter, score II to 3.
Miss Alice Broaddus left on Sunday
night for Richmond, where she will
visit relatives.
Miss Susie Butler. who is attending
the Summer Normal in your city, spent
the week end at her home here.
Mira. G.. +. Burt and little daughter,
Mary, of Waverly, are the guest Of her
parents, DR.. and Mrs. w. l.. Broaddus.
Miss Salie BulIard, who has been
the guest of Mr.. c. l.. Billiard and
family, is the guest of relatives in the
county.
Miss Annie Parish has returned from
at Irtffnfrfnn
Mr.. A. j. Garrett has opened up his
new grocery store at Billiards. old
stand.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Reed, Of Rich
mond, have been guests of Mrs. Lucy
Voolfolk.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. +. Martin and two
children left Wednesday for Atlantic
City, where they will spend ten days.
Mr.. A. B. Chandler, Jr. of your city,
was the guest of his parents here this
week.
Mrs. Robert MANI, editor Of the Wo-
mans Page Of The Washington Post,
is the guest Of her parents, MIR. and
Mrs. A. B. Chandler.
Mrs. G.. S. Webb and children have
returned from visit to her old home
in Orange. $40
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell, Of Milford
have returned from a visit TO relatives
in King and Queen.
Miss Rena Wright, of Norfolk, II
spending some time with her mother a.
the home of Mrs. c. X. Ennis.
The farmers are about through
threshing wheat, and the yield general
ly is far below the average, about The
best yield in this community was made
by Sheriff T. B. Gill; from 4 acre loi
he got SO bushels.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Green spent thu
week end at his home in Hanover.
Mrs. Vellines, who has been spending
some time with parents in Cressdea
Pennsylvania, is expected home mex
week. X. Y. z.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
ESSEX COUNTY
Whare's Wharf. Va. July l:

Whare's Wharf, Va, July IL.
Miss Annie Laurie billiard gave a
most delightful reception on Monday
evening in honor of Mr.. and Mrs
J. II. billiard.
DIR. B. II. Walker and daughters
Mrs. b. c. Campbell and Mrs. A. w
Campbell. of Arkansas. are spending
the summer with the family OF Rev
j. r. T. Hundley at Lowries
Miss Annie l.. Ware has returned
from a house party at the home OF
Mr.. J. w. Clarkson at Sharp's.
Mr.. r. H. Waring is spending this
week with his brother-in-law, Col
John X. Saunders. in Saluda.
Mrs. George Krlete left for Balti-
more Monday, where she will re
celve medical treatment.
Mrs. George c. Waring anC
little daughter. Evelyn, arrived Fri
day from Baltimore to spend the
summer with Mrs. r. Daniel.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. l.. Garrett were
visitors in the neighborhood Sunday
Mrs. r. w. Eubank, associations
superintendent, left Tuesday fol
Middlesex, where she will attend thu
meeting OF the Rappahannock Associ
a,ion at Hermitage. G
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
MARY WASHINGTON HOSPITAL
Miss Williamson, of Baltimore, Will
Be Superintendent.

The Mary Washington Hospital na'
secured the services of Miss VII
hanson. OF Baltimore, a lady high'
ly recommended for her extensive
experience and the conduct OF insu
tutional work
Miss Williamson will arrive on
Saturday. the 18th. and will be IN
stalled as superintendent OF the
Mary Washington Hospital, taking
the position made vacant by the res
ignation of Miss Berscherer.
The hospital is now In perfect or
der. having every comfort. modern
Improvement and convenience for
the care of its PATIENTS. The ad-
dition to the Nurses Home has just
been completed at the cost of $500
and hereafter all meetings of the
association will take place In the Of
flee room of the Home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
CAROLINE
Letter from Ned BurtOn-He Tells OF
the Charms Of Delos.
Delos, Va. July 10.

Delos, Va. July 10.
To The Free Lance:
Now that the yellow fields Of
grain are harvested and the tobacco
set il gives respite to listen to the
silvery voiced bobwhlte and hear the
whippoorwIll's soft voice. then as
the evening shades come softly down
the hooking bird who is ever "A list
ener for sweet MARBLES from other
birds. will come and perch on the
limb of the shade tree beside your
piazza and sing so sWeetly thai
every perplexity and care will be
forgotten and the joyous happy life
of the farmer and his family Will be
I'm evidence. Such are the environ
ments of every home about the old
historic Trap Tavern, where forty
nine years ago Mosby's scouts held
sway. II was right here at the
old Trap Tavern that the inceptions
OF those daring deeds that filled the
whole NOrthland with alarm were
cOncOcted.
II was right to the old Trap Tav-
ern that John Wilkes Booth was
UiOukHl ~ NntAAti anu N'At
assassinating President Lincoln, but
the notoriety OF the Trap had be-
come 80 great that 1t was not
thought a safe place to leave him,
Since then things have changed. It's
now the peaceful. law abiding farm
er that cultlvates the fertile fields
about the old historic site. where
once stood an inn with history
more startling than any records re-
veal. but for a few old veterans OF
the Civil war still living tradition
would be all that remains of the old
Trap Tavern's history. Today the
environments about this quiet,
peaceful hamlet are an evidence
that education and morality are the
all powerful factors In uplifting and
making people better.
Go TO Upper Zion church Of a Sun
day morning and feast your eyes. TO
you will see one of the most devout
and interesting congregations that
meet in Virginia. Old and young
are alike interested and attentive
TO Gods word as prOpounded by
the able pastor Think OF the condi-
lions existing in and about this To-
callty 80 years ago and contrast
them with today Now it's the
Christian battle 10 lead men on to
better and upright lives. What IL
was then is history Of daring
deeds unequaled in the annals of
civilized war II was right In this
neigh bOrhood that the brayest men
the Confederate army knew were
raised. Some few OF the old heroes
are still living. to-wit: Lieutenant
(Healman) Boulware,A b. Marshall
J. II. Martin. Colyin =. Houstln and
ID. Penny: all are on the retired list,
just waiting for the call to boots
and saddle and make the last sur
render
II may be proper to say that
Delos is not only historic. but is the
center OF the great tobacco belt OF
Virginia. It's right here the best
cheSing tobacco OF the world is rails
ed No county In the State comes
up to Caroline In raising high grade
tobacco 10 also raises corn TO beat
the prospective railroad that we ex-
pect to materialize with a fine sta
ton right at Delos Give us a rail
road and DelOs will rise TO its
granduer OF ancient days. when its
aristocracy took rank equal 10
knighthood in England. for it was
then our people were descendants OF
England's most chivalrous people.
Ned Burton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
Underwater NOTES
Whitewater. Va. July 18th. 1911.

Whitewater, va, July lZtn, lJll.
Stafford" is as ever to the front
and is being charmingly represented by
some distinguished guests for the sum
mer. Entertainments will now follow II
such rapid succession that IL this were
not such a health-giving, ideal atmos
phere the strains upon the society ele-
ment would be too great. IL would be
difficult to find a happier crowd OF
pleasure seekers than those who as
semble here for their summer vacation.
House parties. bathing parties, porch
parties, cards, dancing, constituting
continuous performance. Horse
shows will also all be taken in.
Among the arrivals here for July and
August are: Mrs. VIM. Leeds Wight, of
Richmond, and her little daughter,
Elizabeth, are guests Of her sisters,
Mrs. Alfred j. Pyke and Miss Pickett
Waller.
Mrs. f. b. Burwell and little sons,
SdottswOOd and William Conrad, Of
Upperville, are the guests her sister,
Mrs. Lucy Sneed.
Mrs. Joseph Antrim and children, of
Richmond, are the guests Of her pa
rents, Major and Mrs. John Mason Lee.
Mrs. Dora Gerow, Of Lynchburg, Is
the guest Of Rev. and Mrs. j. NJ. Mere
dith.
Mrs. Dora Moncure Reese, Of Wash
ington. will occupy her bungalow,
"Kokosin, the home Of the owls,
among the holly and pines, for the
summer.
Miss Mary Moncure, who spends her
winters in Washington, has opened her
summer home, Somerset.
Capt. Brown and family, of Riyerton,
NJ j., are occupying their new home
"Hill Crest" near Whitewater.
Mr.. Frank Blackburn, wife and little
daughter, Ellen, are the guests Of Mr..
Hugh Adie. Mrs. Blackburn has just
returned from Norfolk, where she
visited her sisters.
Mr.. Henry w. Moncure, son Of Mr..
Robert A. Moncure, is at home from
Washington and Lee, where he gradu-
ated with honors. He has accepted a
professorship there.
Miss Alice Pope Nelson Waller, OF
Garrisonville. Stafford, daughter of Mr..
Thos. J. Waller, who has been at Co
lumbia University the past year, was
accorded general honors. She is now
in New York visiting college friends;
will spend summer in WarrentOn with
her uncle Mr.. ID. Mercer Waller.
Miss Julia W. Moncure, a student Of
Chatham, won distinctions in all studies
After visiting Petersburg and Rich
mond she returned to her home.
Misses Caroline, Kathryn and Harriet
Moncure are all at home from Rich
mond, where they attended school the
past year. All made fine records.
Little Virginia Buchanan Moncure,
daughter of our popular sheriff, is still
i'll with typhoid fever. DR.. +. M.
Sneed is her physician. She has the
sympathy of the entire community.
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett and her
attractive daughters, Misses Lila Wal
Ter and Kittie. after having spent two
weeks in Boston, have opened their
cottage at Cape Henry for the summer.
Miss Mary Robinson Waller, who at
tended Washington High School, has
returned. Miss Waller led all her
classes and received highest honors each
month in German.
"A Stranger Within The Gates. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
SPOKE IN STAFFORD

Prof. A. b. Chandler. Jr., spoke at
Rock Hill church. near Tackett's Mills,
in Stafford county. Wednesday evening.
The object of the meeting was to add
TO the stimulus to the movement to
consolidate several small one-room
schools and have instead one central
graded school.
A great deal Of interest was mani,
tested in the matter, and 1t is believed
that it will not be long before the PEG
pie Of that community vii! have d good
graded school.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
ASSESSMENTS FOR
PRIMARY EXPENSES

At a called meeting OF the DEM
ocratic County Committee. DIR. G. NJ
Wallace, chairman; Capt. ID. NJ. Lee,
secretary, held at Stafford G. II
July 10, court-day. three judges for
each voting precinct in the county
were appointed to serve at their re-
spective voting precincts at the pri-
mary to be held Sept. Z.
The candidates were assessed as
follows: House Of Delegates. $40
county officers who enter the pri-
mary. 81; to be paid to DR.. G. NJ
Wallace, county chairman, by Aug
10th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
SNEAK THIEF

The house of Mrs. Bette Hicks.
near the baseball park. was enter
ed Wednesday night by some I'M
known person. Mrs. Hicks daugh-
ter was awakened by the intruder
and called to him, thinking it to be
her brother, receiving no an
swer she called to her mother. The
intruder made a Tasty departure
and no trace could be found OF him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
BACK FROM ARIZONA

Mr.. ID. A. Sanford, OF Washing
ton. who owns a farm in Stafford,
has Just returned from an eight
months visit to his daughters ranch
in Arizona. He went to stay a week.
but the climate and surroundings
were so attractive he could not tear
himself away. He said he consid-
ers il finest country in the world.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
PICNIC At UNDERWATER

A merry party spent several hours
at Whitewater Wednesday night, leay-
ing here at 6.30 and returning at IL
Daring the evening bathing and boat
ing were INDUCED In and a general
good time had. Those in the party
were Mrs. c. O'ConorGoolrick, Misses
Mary Madison Jones. Ellen wallace.
Jennie Maitland. Kate Doggett, Viz
ginia Ficklen. Lima Harrison, Edmo
and Mary Gusts Lee and Messrs. c.
.OConor GOolrick. F. NJ. Chichester
w. X. Goolrick. r. l.. w. Green, X.
IL Carmichael, Paul Karsten, Harry
Fitzhugh Lee. Harrison Montgomery
Clarence r. Howard and MIR Hearst.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
WENT TO RESCUE OF WOUNDED

DIR. B. w. White, formerly Of Spot
sylvana, now of Bridgeport, Conn, and
brother of Mrs. B. F. Eastburn, was
one of the first to arrive and attend to
the wounded on the Federal Express
which was wrecked last Tuesday at
Fairfield avenue. Bridgeport.
Mrs. B. F. Eastburn, who is visit
ing in Bridgeport, was also a witness
of the scenes.