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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
AR ~ EtA4

John q. Robertson, OF NOrthum
ber@nd county. is dead AT SO years
ae RAVES his widow, TWO daughters
an one son.
In addition u those i tosore men
toned as candidates ur lerk OF Mid
dlesvx court, W Il. ! a ION has an
nounced lis candidacy, ma ng four IN
the race.
Gov. Mann ms written "A iet'er 10
Gov. Crothers, Of Maryland, rsi.ing at.
teniion & the cowardly assault made
on Attorney RI. l.. MoneuF,', OF Aisx-
andri.. aid AL my uat the Meter be
prob ID 70 the bOttria. Gov. Crothers
has written 10 t-sucn action Will De
taken, adding Ihat Tue affair IS regret
ted by the people Of Maryland.
IL is under. tod that if there shall be
an extra Session vi Congress orderee
by the President Tor revi.lng the tarin
that Governor Mum will appoint Sena'
tor Swanson TO serve I'll March 3, l9lz,
that being tue peri. q intervening be-
tween the calling of the session aud the
converting Of the Virginia Legislature.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
NO HOPE FOR ARCHBISHOP
Rallies From comatose Condition an
Chats With Friends.

Rallies From Comatose Condition ant
Chats With Friends.
Philadelphia, Feb. 3.-The condition
of Archbishop Ryan is extremely seri
Gus and hope for his recovery has
been practically abandoned. Cheereo
by the visits of several OF his closest
friends, prominent men in church ano
state, the archbishop rallied from the
comatose state in which he had lain
and came once more into the full pos
session Of his faculties, talking and
Joking with the visitors and with
those who kept watch at his bedside.
His wonderful vitality and the
strong will power which is now the
main factor in keeping him alive, have
astonished his physicians, and they
were more than delighted by the
great improvement he displayed when
he came out of the coma from which
they feared he would never revive.
Probably the most cheering visit O.
the day for the archbishop was that OF
former Governor Edwin S. Stuart, who
has long been warm personal friend
of the venerable prelate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
PRIZE SEED CORN FOR SALE

Boone County Prize Winning
White Corn, grown according to the
Corn Growers Association of Virgin.
Ia. Two hundred bushels OF special
selected stock for sale. Specially
grown for seed purposes for secur-
ing the best development OF ears
and the largest yielding OF corn
An extra selected stock, both III
quality and appearance. The grow.
er of this corn has taken prizes oil
Richmond and Fredericksburg, va:
1909 and 1910. Parties who WISE
to secure extra stock to grow ioi
large yields OF to exhibit for prize
winning at cur fairs would rec,
ommend that they buy this SEED
corn.
Prices: / bushel on cob,$2.eO'
1 bushei shelled, 81.
IS per cent termination guar
antecd.
Address,
Jno. T. Thornton.
Port Royal. Caroline Co., Va.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
VOTE IN THE HOUSE ON
PANAMA EXPOSITION.

That the rank and file of the Re
publican party still has it in for the
South or anything Southern is well
illustrated by the fact that the fight
between New Orleans and San Fran
\ci eco for the Panama Exposition re-
solved itself into party fight and
San Francisco won because Of the
fact that the Republicans have the
majority in the present House and
lined up almost solidly for the Cali
fornia city. This they did in spite
of the fact that New Orleans is not
only the logical point at which to
hold the exposition. but is also much
more convenient and accessible to
the States represented by a large
majority of the Republican members
who voted for San Francisco. Thus
we find Republican members from
New England, Pennsylvania, Iowa,
Kansas and other sections and States,
nearer by hundreds of miles to the
Crescent City, voting for the Western
one, simply because of what? Politics.
San Francisco is a Republican city in
a Republican State and New Orleans
is Democratic. 1t was natural that
all members from the South should
vote for New Orleans because it is
far more convenient to their constit-
uents, and all of them, we are glad
to say, from Virginia thus voted ex-
cept one, who will soon cease to be
a member Of the House, and whose
absence will not be missed. In spite
of her defeat in the House New
Orleans is still in the fight and if the
Senate should fail to vote between
now and March 4, the next Congress
will give the fair to the Southern
city, where it rightly belongs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
THIS YEARS PROPOSED PEN.
SION GRAB.

The Richmond Times-Dispatch in
one of the strongest editorials we
have seen on the subject, an editorial
in fact unanswerable, calls on Mr..
Taft to veto this years pension bill
If It should come to him in shape 1t
passed the house. The bill, which is
known as the Sulloway measure,
makes tremendous increases in all
classes of-pensions and appropriates
about 500, 900, 1000 rs against last
years appropriation of $3.50, DOC, 900.
Fifty million dollars added to what
is already large political graft and
fraud on the people>of this country,
who are being called on to pay an
Suities TO men who never smelt gun
powder from the beginning OF the
war to the end.
Just think of it, back in 1886 when
Grover Cleveland had the courage
to oppose with the veto power these
raids on the public treasury by con-
gressmen anxious to secure votes,
the total sum given for pensions only
amounted to $4,000, 900 year and
now after thousands and thousands OF
ex-IJnion soldiers. men who really
were soldiers, have answered the
last roll call it is proposed to expend
two hundred million dollars for the
same purpose. AS the Times-Dis-
patch aptly says the very idea is an
insult to the men who persisted on
the Union side. Our Richmond con-
temporary hears rumor to the eff
feet that the president viii refuse
to lend his approval to this gigantic
steal and that the Senate, warned Of
the fact, will reduce the steal from
a fifty million increase to an eight
million one. AS a matter Of pubic
right and justice President Taft, in
whose integrity the country has con-
fidence, should see to it that no
further raids on the treasury are
made by vote-seeking congressman
and ninety day volunteers, who
never saw a soldier in gray during
the entire war. His action along the
line indicated might cost him a few
votes, but he will gain two for every
one lost.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
LOCUST GROVE PERSONALS
Locust Grove. Va. Feb. 2

Locust Grove. Va Feb. 2.
Rev. T. Il. Thomas preached
a fine sermon at Locust Grove
schoolhouse Sunday.
Misses Ruth and Nettie Clarke
Of Parker, who have been guests
II Miss Pearl Bowler, have return
ID home.
Mrs. Henry Bowler. who has beer
sick. is improving.
Rev. John Cammack preached 2
good sermon at New Hope church
asst Thursday night
Mrs. Gusts Adams is Improving
after her recent indispOsition.
Mrs. Il. A. Herndon, OF Mine Run
has returned to her home, after Wis
iting her daughter. Mrs Henry Bow
Ter.
Mr.. !. W. Dulin has return
ed from a flying trip to the Burg.
b. Il.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
MARRIAGES.

Ernest Coake, of Louisa county
and Miss Evelyn Gooch. of Fluyanna
were married in Washington We'd
nesday.
Muscoe II. Garrett, of Richmond,
announces the approaching marriage
of his daughter. Miss Mary Roy Gar
nett. to Mate F. James. OF tnat
city. which will take place Feb. -
In the home of the bride.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
STAYS GIRL AND SELF
The Double Tragedy Follows a Quarrel

Jealous of her attentions TO an
other man. Fitzhugh Conner. a
young farmer, shot and killed his
finance, Cora Turner. and then took
his own life Thursday in Page coun-
ty. The tragedy occurred on the
steps OF a little country church a
short distance from the girls home.
The shooting was witnessed by
the girls sister She saw her
reel. as If wounded, and then saw
Conner fire another shot at hei
breast. Conner then turned the
weapon. a single-barrel shotgun, on
himself and fell dead
Miss Turner was still alive. but
unconscious. when neighbors arriy-
ed, She lived eight minutes.
Conner and Miss Turner had been
engaged, but, II is said. had quar-
ireled. Miss Turner'S attention 10
another man caused the couple 10
break aud led TO the double trag-
edy
Conner carried the shotgun when
he called at the Turner home. Co
mer appeared to be happy and sug-
gessed to Miss Turner that they
stroll through the nearby church
yard They had been gone about
an hour when the shots were fired
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Brcl

Wheat, soc to CSC; corn, SIC to See
meal, 81. 35 to $3.50; oats, 40 to as; old
hens, live, 10 to IL; dressed, II to lSi
spring chickens, IL to 10, h.; eggs,
IL to Is; lard, IA to Is; ducks; live,
9 to 10; dressed IA TO Is; butter, 20 tc
25; country hams, 20 to %; bacon sides,
is to Is; Irish potatoes, so to So; lambs,
$3.50 to 81 J.; hides, green, z; dry
sailed. 10 to IL; dry hides, 10 to Is; calf
skins No. /, $i.OO to SIPS; baIed hay,
Sl8 to $50 per ton; live hogs, 8 TO =
beef, live weight, q to 8; pork, l-2to9
wool, 20 TO q per ID; veal, 8 to z; sweet
potatoes. 60 to IS; dressed chickens, II
to l6; turkeys live, II to Is; turkeys
drawn, q to %; turkeys undrawn, i
to 20.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Having qualified as administrator OF
William Harris deceased, | hereby re-
quest all parties indebted to said estate
TO come forward and settle, and all
parties having claims against said es-
tate will please present same. 10 me
properly authenticated.
7. A. Harris,
Administrators, of William Harris, de-
ceased, Spotsylyania, Va. Frederick
w. Coleman, Attorney.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
Headquarters For
Building Materials

l keep ali kinds of North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber, dressed and I'M
dressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash, Doors,
and Blinds, Lime, Cement, Caieine
Plaster. Plastering Hair, Building and
Paving Brick, Tin and Iron Roofing,
Cut and Wire Nails, all kinds Ready.
Mixed Paints sind Dry Paint, Linseed
Oil. Turpentine, fryer Varnish and
Lewis's White Leac. Paint Brushes Of
eli kinds. Window Glass and Putty,
Builders Hardware Of all kinds, Tar
Roofing, Sheathing Paper and Fire
Brick.
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. &. u. Cole.
Agent for sale Of bricks Of Fred
ericksburg Brick Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
VIRGINIA TO LOSE
CINE CONGRESSMAN

A House membership OF S91. az
at present, was the congressional
reapportionment plan agreed upon
by the Republican caucus OF tne
House Thursday night. This prop,
osition, made by Mr.. Campbell, OF
Kansas, was first defeated Sc 10
81. but later reconsidered ano
adopted 20 to 55.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
FOR SALE

Having decided to move upon my
farm. will sell my stock of goods
and rent store at winston, Culpep'
err county, Va, on Southern X. X
It Is one OF the best stands in Gull
pepper county. Good trade, good
and healthy neighborhood. 1t Is
rare chance for an early purchaser
A. II. Wallace,
Winston. Culpeper Co, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04

Concord, N. H.. Feb. By vote OF
the legislature the birthplace Of Hor-
ace Greeley in Amherst will be mark
ed by tablet. The centenary of
Greeley's birth was observed In his
native town today.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
600 Pastors Oppose increased Navy.

300 Pastors Oppose IhcIeaseu NdVy'
Boston, Feb. 3.-Signatures OF SOC
clergymen of Massachusetts are afix-
ed to a remonstrance against the fur.
ther increase Of the navy, which was
sent to Congressman Samuel w. Nc
Call for presentation in tn ehouse Of
representatives at Washington. The
petition terms "the present system OF
armed peace" q hindrance to indus
trial progress, the cause in part Of the
high cost of living and standing con-
tradiction Of the fundamental ideas Of
religion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
HaLssY SEEKS GLASS SEAT

State Senator Don P. Halsey. OF
Lynchburg, announces his candloacy
for Congress from the Sixth districl'
The incumbent, Carter Glass, is
candidate for U. s. Senator. haisey
has been active in the State Senate
during his term of office.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
FOR NEW R. R.

Rappahannock county has rails
ed 100000, its share of the sum
needed to construct railroad con-
Meeting the county with the main
line of the Southern r. X. Culpep-
err county Is to raise similar
amount.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
cANNoRs RESIGNATION ACCEPTED

The resignation OF Rev Jas. Can
non, Jr., as superintendent of the
Anti-Saloon League OF Virginia, wac
accepted Thursday at meeting
OF the executive committee. II will
become effective at the first meet
Ing OF the committee following the
convention 10 be held the latter part
Of this month in Newport News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
PURE BRED BOONE COUNTY
WHITE SEED CORN

Grown and sold under the rules OF the
Virginia Corn Growers Association.
This corn handled with al possible care
to make il reliable, is offered at the
following prices, fob. %
| bushel on cob. -. $S.90
I bushel shelled zgo
Skelled corn is fully equal in quality
to that on the ear and tip, butt and IT.
regular kernels removed in order to In
sure accurate dropping:
95 per cent termination guaranteed.
C. u. Gravatt,
i21tf Port Royal, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
TO SIT FOR JUDGE THORNTON

Gov. Mann has designated Judge
Barley, OF Alexandria, tc hold a
part of the regular term of the CIR
cult Court of Prince William coun-
ty, in cases in which Judge ], b. +.
Thornton deems IT improper that ne
should sit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
FOR RENT

At Toluca, Stafford county, Va
one large store and warehouses ano
farm and dwelling house and all
necessary outbuildings and good
well of water In yard. One OF the
best stands in the county.
For terms apply to N. B. Mussel-
man, Fredericksburg, Va.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
NO REFoRMA1oUY NEAR MT.vERNON

REPRESENTATIVE C. c. CarliD effectu-
ally blocked the plan for placing the
reformatory of District of Columbia IN
close proximity to Mt-Vernon. BY Mr..
Carlin's labors no appropriation VIII De
made. MIR. Carlin's amendment pre-
vailed by a vote of l12 to a.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
coffee Trust" Plans 4 Cent Advance.

Coffee Trust" Plans 4 Cent Advance.
Washington, Feb. 3.-The existence
of an alleged coffee trust has been
called to the attention of the depart
ment of justice. II is charged that
the marketing Of Brazilian coffee is
entirely In the hands Of committee
which controls the market and is now
planning an advance Of 4 cents a
pound. The statement made to the de-
partment declares that the committee
Is preparing to market 7S.0O0.0O0
pounds of beans at an additional profit
Of $4,000. 600.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
NEW POST FOR GEN. GRUBB
Made commandant Of New Jersey
Home For Disabled Soldiers.

Home For Disabled Soldiers.
Trenton, n. j., Feb. 3.-General q
Burd Grub, commander of the New
Jersey "Yahoos" during the Civil
War, and once United States minister
to Spain, has accepted the post OF
commandant of the New Jersey Home
for Disabled Soldiers at Kearneyt
Hudson county, N. ].
He will enter upon his new duties
next month and will, of necessity, live
near the home, so that he will be
forced TO close bis beautiful home at
Edgewater Park.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
TO TELL OF BATTLE OF BULL RUN

Mr.. George c. Round. of Manas-
sas. will address meeting OF the
Baltimore Camp of the Grand Army
of the Republic in Baltimore sat
urday night The subject viii be
''The Battle of Bull Run"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
Great ShoeSale
EXECUTORS SALE
OF
Valuable RealES

The undersigned executors, under the
last will and testament Of the late Alex
ander Pratt, with power under the said
will to sell and convey any and all Of
real estate belonging to the said estate,
offer for sale at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash on delivery Of
deeds at II O'Clock
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
FOR SALE

One of the most desirable residences
in this city. Location the best, next
door to Mr.. A. B. Yates and formerly
occupied by Mr.. Geo. Shepherd, Jr.
Price and terms reasonable. Apply to
Jno. w. Allison, Jr., fredericksburg,
Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04

Pau. France. Feb. 3.-M. Lemartin,
the French aviator. broke the worlds
passenger carrying record. Plotting a
monoplane, he carried up seven pas
sengers for five-minute flight.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
~pennsvy Orders 1000 Cars.

Altoona, Pa, Feb. 3.-The Pennsyl.
vania Railroad company has given the
local car shops an order for 1000 open
dongola cars. The order will keep the
car shopmen busy for several months.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
WANTED

Sawmill man to cut a tract OF
timber, both lumber and ties. Will
also contract for hauling of same
Apply at once to
j. b. Woody,
Enterprise Building, Fredericksburg
Va. lJ24
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
ROLLS or HONOR

School No. 3, Chancellor district
Spotsylvania county, for month ending
January 81, Mrs. Canaday teacher.
Nelson Mussleman. Walter and Willie
Hi,tner. Harry Faulkner, Elmer. Max
well and Rice Thomas, Jessie Greene
and James Watson. Pupils on roll ~.
Daily attendance 12:4l.
School No. is, Chancellor district,
Epotsvlvania county, for first calendar
onth ending January 81, Miss Terrell
vereste. Percyval and Lizzie Seay,
ionia. Myrtle and Moired aod elmer
a leman. Annie MnssIeman. Pupl;s
E, Y twenty gao). Daily attendance
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
For RENT

The most centrally located store
in Fredericksburg Va, southeast cor
ner Main and Commerce streets
This is a rare opportunity to Sc
cure a good stand for any kind OF
business.
A. B. Bolts & Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04

If Arkansas isn't ashamed of jeff
Davis then her idea of statesmen
aust have changed since she was
presented by Berry and men OF
Il type. The latest news Of this
alIed Senator tells us that he is
engaged in explaining to some
constituents why he rode down
lvania avenue in a taxicab
enying that he referred to
kne constituents as hill billies.
Ian who takes the trouble to
xcuse for riding in a taxi
he happens to be out on
ghen we all know what
hasn't much to do in
Md is too small a char
lent q sovereign State
AS for the hill billy
= IAN say is that judg-
that they sent jeff
constituents, or a
~-n, must really be-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
WANTED

One Young Mule, straight and sound,
weighing about 1000 pounds. Apply to
w. II. Peden,
ian30-3t Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
PEAT ESTATE WANTED

We have buyers for real estate on
Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers.
List your property with US at once.
Piedmont Real Estate Agency,
II Fredericksburg. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
MONEY AND LABOR SAVER
Come And See The HydrO-earbOn
Burner.

We invite your inspection and crit
cism of our hydro-carbon burner as q
convenience, money saver, and labor
killer to your family. Also for fire pro
lection. Demonstration from 10 am. Z
| s .. m. on Main St., next to 7. N
Brents.
This burner is approved by the best
Insurance companies in the u. s. 1t haI
10 spark and is especially recommended
Tor the farm.
= Green & Revere. State Agents.
lil0-sllm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
Undertaken and Embalmer

No 7l9 Main St., Fredericksburg, Va.
Phone SO. Across from Exchange Ho-
tel and next to Western Union office.
Telegraph and telephone orders receive
prompt attention. Open day and night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
With Easter late as it is this year
A Fresh New Suit
by the January becomes actual necessity and at such
SWEEPING REDUCTIONS

a wise economy to nearly all.
Still the long weeks of Fe
hardest endurance test of all OF
of cool days when Suits like the
them so up-to date in style t
Spring Suit if you so desire.
mediate owners.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04

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The Washington herald., 1911-03-21
CHASE'S.
Polite Vaudeville.

That sterling Irish singing comedian,
Andrew Mack. is still as good as ever.
and two large audiences at Chase's yes
terday enjoyed his splendid voice i'm
menscly Among his songs are 'PininS,
The Yiddisher Colleen" and Go Way,
Mr.. Moon" in which he scored a pro
nounccd triumph. Several funny stories
told as only Andrew Mask can tell them
kept his hearers in good humor. His entry
into vaudeville has been marked by in
success, and his engagement
in Washington promises to be a banner
week for the Avenue playhouse.
Presenting a studio episode. entitled
His Local Color" which abounds with
funny complications. Una Clayton. a
favoritc in Washington. shows that she
lost none of her qualities as a brilliant
actress.
AS an unexpected feature John c.
Rice and Sally Cohen gave an excellent
farce, called "A Bachelors Troubles -
Mr.. Rice, in the role of a hypochondriac,
kept the house in an uproar OF laughter.
Patsy Doyle. the Lonesome Come
dian" has a line OF dry wit which
pleased Marcus and Gartelle. two roller
skating burlesQuers, opened the bill
Poruayals Of great compos-
ers were capably done by oscar Lorraine.
while the Seven Belfords made
a hit with their clever acrobatic feats,
and the motion pictures, depicting THE
County Fair" proved entertaining.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-21

Owing to the newness in office Of both
Assistant Secretary Carmi A. Thomp-
son, no hasty move will be made in re-
gard to investigating the Government
Hospital for the Insane, but it is safe
to state that the authorities of the in
stitutiOn will be asked to give all the at
tention possible to whatever weak spots
there may be in the buildings and guard
system.
Meanwhile the report OF Supt- White
on the delivery of last week. when
three maniacs broke out of Howard
Hall, and got away. will be digested. and
the former records of escapes from the
asylum looked up by Assistant Secretary
Thompson, who has the matter in charge.
Supt. whites Reply.
Replying to the attacks on the man
agement of the hospital in allowing pa
TENTS to escape, Supt. White said yes
terday that the ratio OF guards and pa
tents at the hospital was higher than in
any other institution of its kind in the
country.
I'VE have one guard to every eight
patients" he said. I'm wards such as
the three men escaped from last Friday.
we have three or four men on duty. Peo-
pie who have inspected the asylum have
marveled at the extreme precautions We
take with some of the more dangerous
patients. In Howard Hall, some of the
wards are reached only through six
locked doors, while in others three and
four doors bar the progress of the pa
tents.
"On account OF criticism, I have on
several occasions asked for more guards,
but they have not been granted"