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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
FIREMAN, ABlAzE,
JUMPS IN CREEK
EDWARD WHITI,OW SERIOUSLY
Bl R>E.D WHEN EXPLOSION
OCCURS IN DUMP
PILE.

Edward Whitlow. member OF Fire
Engine Company No. S in Fulton,
was severely burned early Friday at
ternoon while engaged with other
members OF the company in putting
out blaze in a dump heap along
Gillie's Creek under the brow OF Chin
borazo Park.
Without warning. an explosion oc~
CURED while the firemen were direct
Ing a stream of water into pile OF
rubbish, Whitlow's clothing catch
Ing afire and burning him seriously
about the back and body before the
flames we're extinguished, and this
was accomplished only after he had
jumped into the waters OF the nearby
creek. He was removed to his home
on Orleans street where he was re-
ported to be resting fairly comfort
ably on saturday 1t is not believed
that his hurns viii prove ffaesf.- though
they are sufficiently serious to cause
his attending physician some anxiety.
Albert Samuels and B. Cartwright,
two other members Of the company.
were also burned about the face and
hands. but they were able TO report
for duty Saturday
What caused the explosion is not
Known. tffcuyfs' II IS believed TO have
resulted from chemicals buried In the
dump pile.
Fire Cnief RATIO advanced this
theory Saturday in discussing the ex-
plosion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
MscANM HAS POSITION
WITH FREEMAN AGENCY

Mr.. d. c, Mccain. a native of vir-
gina and weIl-known resident OF Rich
mond. who in the past six years has
been connected with the Ben b. Hamp-
ton Advertising Agency OF New York
City, the Federal Advertising Agency
OF New York City and the Woman's
World OF New York and Chicago, has
afflliated himself with the Freeman Adj
vertising Agency which has cffices In
the Mutual Building.
He will work In the soliciting and ad :
writing department, where he will have
opportunity to benefit Richmond ad-
vertisers with the results OF his wide
experience In advertising work. He
OF advertising. assisting In planning,
preparing and inaugurating the cam
paigns.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03

Rev. James A. VIM, George P.
Brooks, l.. T. Rock.
Committee on Temperance--Capt pit.
j. F. Bellows. w. A. Bryant. w. E.
Webb, w. II. Hall.
Committee on Examination of Can
didates for the Ministry-Rev. II. ].
Paytor, Rev. II. II. Smith. Rev. W. j.
Williams.
Committee on Missions--Dr. G.. c.
Mann. w. Y. Morgan. r. A. Jett. F. l..
Fleet w. 4. Stiff. j. r. Hutchins.
Committee on Bible Society-Rev
w. S. Davis. j.. W. Minger, f s. Do
byns
Committee on FSnanee--Gsorge N.
Reed William Med. Lee. ]. NJ. Hay
den. Captain John A. Haynie.
The following local preachers had
their licenses renewed: ], c. Digs.
~. III. Patterson, r. w Davis. J. r
White and G. F.. Thomas.
Conference which meets at Salisbury
Md. In November; N. r. Stokes, w
Med. Lee, v r. Hardwick, r. A. Jett
principals: DR.. G.. G. Mann. J. F. Bel
lows, j. A. Haynle, c. L. Degges. al
ternates.
Negro is Drowned.
Ira Falln. colored. employed by the
Edwards Co.. aboard the fishing steam
er, Waldo Newcomber," was drown
ed in the Chesapeak Bay while at
tending to his duties. The accident oc-
CURED while Falin was In small boat
in tow OF the steamer. One end of the
craft swamned. the unfortunate man
lost HIS balance. sinking to the bottom
Of the Bay and never again coming to
the surface. His body has not been
recovered
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
NOTICE.
FIRST HALF.
Notice to taxpayers.


Office Of Collector Of City Taxes.
city Hall. Richmond, Va.
THIS OFFICE WILL BE READY TO
RECEIVE ALL OR ONE-HALF OF
CITY TAXES. REAL ESTATE AND
Personal, FOR THE YEAR 1911 ON
JUNE 18TH
THE WHOLE TAX IS DUE, but tho
ordinance provides that one-haf may
be paid in June and the remaining half
in December. Failure to pay all or
one-half in June incurs penalty or
per cent. on the whole amount which
is due at once. and II not paid before
SEPTEMBER 1ST, the Collector Is re-
CURED TO levy. with costs added.
ALL MALES II years OF age. ALL
PERSONS tMALE OR F'EMALE) who
own personal property. or hold personal
property as fduciary. and all parties
Richmond COT whatever nature) are
assessed. and will please call and set
tie. so as to avoid delinquency
GRADING, PAVING, PIPE AND
SEWER CONNECTING BILLS are pay
able in the same manner as Taxes
and at the same time.
GIVE NAME IN WHICH PROPERTY
sTANDa and see that you get all your
bills.
This being the only notice provided
for by law. please give 1t prompt at
tentton, as under the new ordinance :
per cent penalty will have to be adde
TO the whole bin after juno S0th.
Washington Ward taxes. etc, must
be paid at the Office OF the Deputy Col
lector. Tenth and Hull streets.
ea4e ls efe S@s'sl9' fia L. hVLCR '
City Collector, pro tenn,
~ {%h
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
CAPTAIN WILSON SPEAKS
IN MECKIENBURE COUNTY

Captain p. ST. Julien Wilson. State
Highway Commissioner, is devoting
@aturday to tour OF Meeklenburg
county, speaking at various points
on the proposed bond issue for the
construction OF good roads.
He is scheduled to deliver address,
es in the magisterial districts OF
South Hill. Buckhorn. Boydton and
La Crosse. 1t 10 planned to issue $40
900 bonds In Buckhorn district and
SIS. 600 bonds in Boydton. Other dis
tricts are expected to raise similar
amounts.
Elections probably will be held on
June II and It IL the purpose Of Conn
missioner WILSON to inform all OF the
people OF that section on the advan
tages to be derived from good roads
before election day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
METHODIST HOLD
BUSY SESSION
RAPPAHANNoCK DISTRICT CON-
FERENCE MEETS AT
KINSALE.

HEATHSV1LLE. VA. June g.
The forty fourth session. of the Rap
pahannock District Conference OF the
NJ. u. Church. South. convened Al
Kinsale, in Westmoreland county,
Tuesday. and adjourned Thursday
morning.
Rev. w. G. Bogg&~ presiding elder
of the Rappahannock District, presid
ed. J. W. c. Davis was elected secre-
tary, and Rev. r. l.. Busby assista MT
secretary
The fatiaMsng sensurntttess we're ap.
pointed:
Committee on District Conference
Records G.. Z. 7Ltughan. g. w.
Fisher. w. b. Thomas.
Committee on the Spiritual Condi-
ton OF the Church--Rev. Hugh ],
Paylori W. r. Stokes. ]. N. Wright,
w. b. Edwards, II. B. Webb
Committee on Epworth Leagues
Rev. Starke Jett, r. H. Beale, e. c,
Harrington.
Committee on Education--J. W. C.
Davis. W. l.. Sunday. ]. T. Payne.
Committee on Ministerial Eupplies
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
YOUNG PLAYWRIGHT
PLANNING NEW PLAY

George Roebuck. the seyenteen-year.
old playwright who produced Beatrice
of the cumberlands,~ was in Richmond
Friday from Randolph Macon Acade-
H,aas,- ~ Bedford city and announced his
determination to write another play in
the near future.
The title of the new work probably
WIZ be THE Man that Owned the
Town
Young Roehuck made. high marka In
his studies at the Academy and ex-
poets to complete his education before
sai.cf his ttnre to nfanufactur
ing play talk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
DISCUSS CHANGE IN
CITY GOVERNMENT
CHAIRMAN OF SPECIAL COMMIT.
TEE SAYS HE WILL CALL MEET
ING SHORTLY.

Chairman Gilbert K. Pollock of the
special council committee named to
look into the feasibility OF putting the
present municipal government on a
more businessiike basis announced Sat
urday that he will probably call IL
meeting OF the committee for some day,
next week for the purpose OF mapping
out the work before il. -
At the same time. it is likely that
the chairman will avail himself OF the
authority conferred on him by council
to select several citizens OF Richmond
to cooperate with the committee In
Its work.
Besides it's chairman, the commit
tee consists OF Meesrs. John J. Lynch.
Frank NJ Reade, r. q. Rennolds, and
John r. Don Leaey.. So A~'- '.1' IS 'S@'''
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
|CONNEAU LEADS IN
PARIS-TURIN RACE

ROME, June 3.--Two other contend
ers In the Paris Turin aeroplane race
are expected to join Roland Garros and
Ensign Conneau here to- day. They are
Frey. the German. who few to-day
from Pisa to a point eight miles from
Rome. and ridart. who reascended at
Cecina to-day. Frew will resume his
night al soon a. the fog lifts. Conneau
now has the advantage Of several hours
over Garros. Both are ahead OF all
others.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
NOTICE 1U COAL DEALERS AND
SUPPLY MEN.
Omca Of City Ell

Office of City Engineer.
Richmond. Va, May 80. 1911.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE
ceived at this Office until r. d..
Tuesday. June s. 1911. for furnishing
from time to time r. Q. N. Pocohon-
tas. or it's equal. Steam Coal in. car
load lots delivered and trimmed on
bsrges In james River Harbor. ana
for Oils, Paints. Waste and sundry
Supplies
Futher information and speciaca-
tions may be obtained on application
at this ONCE.
A certified check for $2b0.o0, made
payable to the Treasurer Of the city
OF Richmond, must accompany eacn
proposal for coal. a. q guaranty OF
execution of contract.
The Committee on James River I'm
provement reserves the right to re-
ject any or all proposals offered. or
award the contract as whole or In
part.
CHAS. E. BOILING,
Fst{y EnvfnAAF.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
Real Estate for Sale.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.


REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
BY
NooNASDsoN REALTY CORPORA
IS y. Eighth Street
siTf PROPERTIES - BEAUTIFUL
house, eight rooms, Davis Avenue,
$3.50. Nine-rocm home North Row
Land; hot water heat. only IS, 200
cash. S5ee. Sine-room brick. 500
block west cary. $4,000; renting SO
Grace, three baths. price only Sic
sgp $50 front lots. s-roon house,
Sl,e5e. room. brick. Sycamore
street; hot water heat. only 81 Doe
eonvenienves $1,000. Three hundred
feet, ground on Taylor street 1900
west. block only ST. foot. Property
eVeryN here to please everybody.
FARMS FoE SALE.
ESQ ACRES. DWELLING SECESSSA RY
but building ten miles from city; good
town. shade. some fruit. viii swap
Sc 0o0.
A SPLENDID HOME. MILES OFT
40 acres. nice large. oid-fasi;ioned
dwelling, nine rooms; very good land
20 acres bottom land; home In large
shady lawn. $4,000.
= NICE LITTLE CHICKEN ANr
fruit farm. so acres seven miles out
nve Minds improved fruit; nice ne
home, rooms: farm well fsnceg
fire shade and water.
SEVEN MILES OUT. CHESTERFIELT
county. 80 acres farm. nice shade
dwelling on railroad, near trolley
VIII swap for city property.
UPPER JAMES RIVER FARM. s0c
acres. improvements: grass sod "a
mites away, Ss.0eh. vii trade for
city home
A FEW 10oX3oa FOOT SITES ON CAF
line; line east FIVE miles out: ssC
each.
! @,oeo CORDS FINE WOOD, Z 0ot
white oak, trees or stumps for sale
a railroad eighteen mics away
NOOSASnS0S REALTY CORR, 's
IS North Eighth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
DEATH NOTICE.

suddenly at his r.si.
dence. 1906 Fairmount avenue. Thurs
day. 10 p. NJ. iZEKE W. BRAUER.
youngest son OF william ri. and Jose
phine. He leaves = wife and two
children.
Funesal from residsnce At 1 p. N.
: TOMORROW Sunday. Intsrment
IT lakewood.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
Virginia Penitentiarv,

Virginia Penitentiary,
Richmond. Va, June 3, 1911.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE
cetved until noon. June IL. 1911, 10
furnish the Pepitentiary 2.on0 tons
high grade Steam Coal with a guar
antee OF b. T. L.. and to run not less
than 4G per cent. lump. delivered on
Second Street Yards. c. 6 O. Railway
1900 tons same quality delivered at
state Farm Station. c. 4 Q. Railway.
so tons egg anthracite. 80 tons nut
anthracite. and 200 cords good sea.
soned pine wood, to be delivered on
the Penitentfary grounds, all freights
TO be prepaid. For further informa-
ton apply to
J. e. WOOD,
js. set. Superintendent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03

Virginia Penitentiary,
Richmond, Va. June ). 1911.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
ceived until noon Monday. June 5,
1911. to furnish the Penitentiary
State Farm. and State Convict Road
Force, 700 barrels clipped behring's
catch of 1911. Bids may be made for
either Susquehanna or Potomac Her
rings. A guaranteed count from 500
to zoo. Delivery to he made Az re-
CURED.
J. r WOOD,
ia SIT. Superintendent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
AGED WOMAN N JAZZ a DAYS. !.
BECAUSE COULDN'T PAY DEBT.

CHICAGO. June 3.--Suffering from
rheumatism, forced to sleep on straw
and eat prison food. Mrs. Maria Block.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
Special Notice.

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
OF the Virginia State Board of Dental
Examiners will be held in the city
OF Richmond. Va. commencing June
H. 1911. at 4. NJ. Headquarters OF
the board, Murphys Hotel For
further Information address. DR.. j. +.
STIFF. Secretary, Fredericksburg.
Va.
THE TRANSFER BOOKS OF THE
Bonded Debts Of the City OF Rich
mond Will be closed on and after the
18TH inst, and reopened the Ist day
Of July 1ail.
EDW. J. WARREN.
Auditor
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
For Sale.

TWO FEMALE CANARY BIRDS-stoO
each. one female fox terrier six
months old. s2.50 1909 w Broad St.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
Situations Wanted-Male.

4 PRACTfCAL W6tRKMXN 1CAPABLE
OF SUPERVISING CONSTRUCTION
OF BUILDINGS WITH LARGE EN-
FERENCE IN GOV ERIN NJ f y II
WORK AND GENERAL EXPERT
ENCE IN HOUSE BufLDING-REs-
1DENCES. BANKS. FACTORIES.
CHURCHES. Eric. DESIRES A PO-
StTIoN IN THE CITY OF RICH
MOND, BEST REFERENCES. AD-
DRESS a. d. w. zoos PARAMOUNT
AVE. PHONE MADISON eI2S.
- - - -
WANTED. SITUATION AS BUTLER IN
private family: can give reference.
Address WIGS care Nir~inian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
Office OF city Water works.
Room f0g City Hall

room 1uS City Hall,
Richmond. Va.
ceived at this once until P. NJ.
Wednesday. June IL. 1911. for fur
nishing and erecting two f2) CEN
trifugal pumps, piping and water
meters. also for 2-2o0 H. p. Electric
Motors, Switchboard and Wiring. as
81 per plans and specifications On Ale
In the above ONCE.
Certified check for $4,000 to ac-
company each BID.
serves the right to reject any or all
proposals.
Envelopes containing bids must hA
sealed. addressed to tho Committee
on Water. and be marked in such
manner as to designate the equip
ment bid upon,
For plans, specifications ana furth-
sa ss, ,informAtton D. Adar s.s-
L. e. DAVIS
VIRGINIA. IN, THE Law AND
EQUITY COURT OF THE CITY OF
RICHMOND. JUNE I'D. 1911.
Alma F.. Bacon, .-.-....--. Plaintiff.
VS..
Frank II. Bacon. ,.....,.,, Defendant.
In CHANCERY.
THE OBJECT OF THIS SUIT Is To
obtain from the defendant; and afi-
davit having been made and filed that
the defendant Is not a resident OF the
State OF Virginia; 1t IL ordered that
he appear here within fifteen days AZ
ter due publication OF this order, and
interest herein.
A Copy-Teste:
HARRY c, GLENN, p. q. Clerk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
SHOE REPAIRING.

1SC. HALFsoLE MEMS SHOES. soc.
ladies: every pair sewsd: best leath-
er, no nails, no pegs. Royal rub
Dor heels. 35c.: Tread-Air rubber
heels, 4oc.: leather heels rebuilt like
new, 2Sc. DREW's e LIE CT r c
SHOE FACTORY, 7ls East Main.
phonA Monroe 1897.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
Situations Wanted-Eemale.


COMPETENT LADY STENOGRAeHER
and bookkeeper desires position. RET
arence. Address W-ioa care Eir-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
WATER COOLERS.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

SAVE 81 TO $40 UPWARDS AND RE-
ceiye 500 to ii eco or more twenty
three months hence. booklet free
naming nstured contract holders.
money TO loan $40 upwards Estab-
lishsd twenty I'VE years. CONNER
tiAL. GUARANTEE co, Bankers. IS
North Ninth street. Dept. No. /.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
Help Wantep--FemaIe.

WANTED---Girls In our bindery OK
perienced preferred. Apply L. ii. Jen-
kins. 2201 w. Broad ST.
w A T L D--ExpERIENIED PAPER
Apply at once THE RANDOLPH pa
Ikk BOX CO, 1871 Ross street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
Wants w ants
Want Ad. Rates.

One cent per word when paid in advance. No paid ad
taken for less than cents.
No Ads taken for less than twenty-five cents when
phoned in o. charged at the counter.
Contract rates are much less. Phon Madsoa 1758 and
Manager Of Classified Department will CALL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
Help Wanted-Male.

AITUMOBILE SCHOOL, OLDEST,
largest and best, actual practice.
special summer rates, day or night
We 1T you 10 become chauffeur, ga
rage manager. demonstration, or re
pairman. and secure you a Job at
$1,000 per month NATIONAL AU-
TO SCHOOLS CORP. INC. 221-22s w.
Broad street. Monroe 1851
WANTED TWO GOOD MATTRESS
Makers. Steady work. Apply to
Jacob Imlauf 1925 W. Broad.
SEVERAL SOLICITORS OF GOOD Ap-
pearanee wanted: salary paid II
competent. Apply mornings at
o'clock, Richmond Nirginian Office.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
AUTOMOBILES SOLD.

changed. from $l00 to s1.0ee free re-
pairs zor one year, Free storage on
your car until sold. Or stock in
cludes trucks, delivery wagons. run
abouts. roadsters, and light and
heavy touring cars. AUTOMOBILE.
EXCHANGE. 221-z23 w Broad ST..
NInnroA 1851.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
Miscellaneous.

SATURDAY AND MONDAY ONLY.
BLST ENAMELWARE IN CITY.
Dish Fans. was Soc, sec.
Tea Kettles, was 81 ssc
Tea Pots WAS sec sac
Berlin Kettles. was s5c sac.
Berlin Kettles, was soc. SIC.
All other items reduced accordingly.
ARE0TTS $50 W BROAD
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
WOOD AND COAL.

SLAB AND SLAB, FOR SUMMER
cooking. there is nothing equal to IL
a hot FIRE. | arm cnly getting S2.15
for one-hatf cord sawed Take nay
word for II and try one. LONG. THE
WOOD MAN. Phone Madison 1869 and
1870
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
eATuRDAY AND MONDAY ONLY

WE SELL. SCREENS
Screen Doors at soc.
Screen Doors at 81 10.
Screen Windows at etc, see. SSc-
ARHOTTS 40 ". Broad
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03

City Collector. pro tenn.
City OF Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03

NH r. Z. BEAxLEX WISHES 10 AN
nounce that he has removed his shoe
repairing and suit cleaning establish
nent from 200 T.. Main street to Ne.
South second street. where he Is
better equipped than ever before TO
serve his patrons. Phone Monroe
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03

2.oeo CORDS FINE WOOD, 5000
white oak, trees or stunps for sale
railroad eighteen rrlss away
NOOSANnSoS REALTY CORP, 'e''''''
IS North Eighth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
SPECIAL
FOR SATURDAY AND MONDAY OSLT
Toilet Paper, rolls, for CSC.
ABBOTTS. $50 W. Broad,

EDAEDERS FOR LARGE DESIRABLE
room and one medium size room; al
so table boarders. summer rates.
ADA -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03

SEVEN MILES OUT. CHESTERFIELD
county. 80 acres farm. nice shade
dwelling on railroad, near trolley,
VIII swap for city pronefty
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-08-01
HOLMES IS
ASSAULTED
FREE LIST
IS PASSED

Telegram BY United Press.
Washington, Aug !. The vote on
the passage Of the house farmers
free list" bill in the senate today re-
suited 80 to 80.
Vice President sherman declared
the bill a5st
LaFollette's motion to reconsider
the vote carried
The seaate defeated the motions Of
Bailey OF Texas, 10 eliminate oatmeal,
buckwheat. wheat rye flours also in
cIuding lemons free; the motion OF
Gronna. OF North Dakota, including ap-
pies. berries and similar products and
cement and also defeated the motion
OF Senator Gore Of Oklahoma. includ-
ing free wood pulp for print paper.
The senate reconsidered the vote
and passed the free list by vote Of
IS to 30. An amendment by Kearn.
Indiana. was adopted by a vote or 49
to se 1t admits free the meats Of any
foreign country entering into a reci-
procity agreement wish the United
States.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-08-01
LAST RUNOF
A PIONEER
CONDUCTOR
Alex Mclean is No More;
Was a Prominent
Lodge Man.

| Alexander Mclean, one OF the pio-
neer residents of this city and one Of
the early day railway service men to
be stationed in Chickasha. died this
morning at his home 627 Iowa Avenue,
after a lingering illness. Death was
due to a complication Of troubles. The
funeral arrangements have been an
nounced for tomorrow afternoon at 3
O'Clock at the family residence. The
Masons will have charge Of the SER
vices and Rev. Wilson Of the Presby-
terian church vii speak the words Of
sympathy and coincidence to the be-
reaved family.
Alexander Mclean was born Novem-
Der Y, 1866 at Easton. Pa. At the age
Of years his parents moved to vir-
glnia where he remained number Of
years. Later he went to Memphis,
Tenn. where he was married in 1898
to Mrs Willie Flittin. MIR. and Mrs.
Mclean moved to Chickasha soon af-
ter their marriage and have since
made this city their home.
Mr. Mclean is survived by his wife,
his mother. Mrs. Jane Mclean. who is
IS years Of age and resides at the Old
family home in Birksville, Val, and
two sisters. Mrs. Gene Blair Of Rich
mond, va. and Mrs. J. P. Agnew Of
Birkville, Va.
Mr.. Mclean was the son of Col
Samuel Mclean who was the first
congressman to be elected from Mon
tana. Co. Mclean was one Of the
49ers and while pioneering settled at
the mining camp in Montana where the
town Of Helena now stands The city
Of Helena, Mont, was named BY him,
after his daughter Miss Helen, now
Mrs r. P. Agnew. Mrs. Agnew was
a tiny baby at that time and the min
ers idolized her.
Alexander Mclean was one Of the
prominent fraternal men Of the city.
holding memberships in the follow
ing organizations Chickasha Lodge
81, A. F. A. NJ. Chickasha Chapter II
r. A. NJ, De Molay Commandery 4,
Knights Templar, Consistory Masons,
Guthrie, Shriners India Temple. Okla
homa City, Elks, Chickasha and the
Order Of Railroad conductors. Mr.. Nc
Lean had been the conductor on the
Rock Island on the Lindsay branch
and has been on the main line through
chickasha for a number of years. His
standing in railroad circles was very
high.