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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
THE GOOD ROADS QUESTIoYAGMN


There is no question, at any time
OF more vital importance 10 any
community, than that ofgood roads
but ms the season approaches When
our roads become practically i'm.
psssable. We desire TO impress upon
those who have been the leaders IN
the "good road meetings held IN
most OF the counties in the vicinity
during the early part OF this year
the Importance Of getting their ideas
in some definite form aud shape. II
is necessary, in the event that coun'
~ bonds are issued, ogetlegislativt
authority, before the board OF super
visors in any county can issue bonds
The Legislature convenes this VIII
ter. and il this session is allowed &c
pass by, it will be two years again
before any such legislation can be
had.
1t is not. OF course, absolutely nee
essary to issue bonds to permanent
" improve the roads, but to ouT
mind it is the quickest and most
practical way. BY this plan a large
amount OF cash becomes immediate
IL available, aud the interest on
the bonds would amount To no more
than the present road tax in most
cases. For example, in a county
where the taxable property amounts
to $1,000. 900. road levy Of Doe
on the 800 would result in a fund
Tor road purposes Of only $4,000,
whichexpended proportionately over
the roads OF a whole county would
hardly repair wear and tear caused
by travel and weather conditions,
and the same tax paid as interest, al
the rate OF per cent. on county
bonds. would make Immediately
available $4,000 cash, which would
permanently improve more than 100
miles of road This OF course would
not macadamize 100 miles Of road,
but IL would grade up in the middle
and furnish burnt clay or gravel for
the road bed for that distance, on a
road twenty feet wide, and the most
important roads in the county could
by this means be permanently i'm
proved.
We only advance this proposition
as a suggestion; there may be other
plans more feasible aud practical.
The good roads question has not
received proper support 10 this CON-
munity, because there has been no
organization. Organize now, and
between now and the time the legis-
lature meets, formulate some plan for
roadimprovement. Money could not
he better invested than in this way,
and no real prosperity can come to
any people where bad roads are the
rule
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
MARRIAGE at Richmond Aim. House,

The marriage In the sunshine room oil
the almshouse of the city OF Richmond,
Friday evening, OF Miss Rina Smithers TO
Mr.. James Gum, both inmates OF the in
stitution, was one Of exceptional ro-
nance and interest. The groom lie forty
FIVE and the bride forty. The former has
been in the almshouse eight years and
the latter fifteen. They have long been
lovers, but marriage seemed impossible.
But Mr.. Gum has secured employment
10 Petersburg and took his bride there
Saturday. Rev. DR.. George Cooper per-
formed the ceremony. All OF the inmates
witnessed It and the officials and young
surgeons were the attendants.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
CANDIDATES. CARDS.
Stafford.

To The Voters of Stafford County,
You are hereby notified that shall
again be a cant idate for the Office OF
Commissioner Of the Revenue for
2nd district of the said County, 10 hc
filed by election to be held on Tnes-
day. the 3rd day OF November, 1908,
and respectfully ask your support.
Capt. Wesley knight
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03

A new system of telegraphy has
just been discovered by Campana, a
young Italian. In this system the
earth is used for the transmission OF
waves. 1t is said to be equal, if not
superior, to the air waves OF the wire
less system.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
W. ID. Reamy.
70 the Voters of Stafford County

beg TO announce that | am candi
date for reelection to the office of County
Treasurer II IL be your pleasure to re-
elect me promise faithful performance
Of the duties Of the position as In the
past. respectfully refer To the Auditor
Of Virginia and the several County Boards
as TO my past management Of the Office
Henry q. Chesley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03

In the opinion of the editor of the
Mirror, paper printed in English in
British India, American woman
hood is admittedly the finest, the
very best, physically and intellectual
ly, of all the womanhood in the
world" Asgreat as this compliment
is ii is well deserved.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03

To the Voters OF Stafford and King
George Counties;
As the nominee OF the Democratic
party of the county of Stafford an
nounce myself a candidate for the
Legislature for the counties OF Stat
ford and King George at the election
which takes place on TUESDAY. Nov.
3, 1903. II elected l promise you a
faithful discharge of the duties of the
Office, ever looking TO your interests
and those Of the people Of the State.
Respectfully,
X. VI. Jones.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
Stafford and King George.

At the earnest solicitation of my
friends, announce myself candi
date for the House of Delegates for
King George and Stafford. | desire
to state briefly three reasons: LIST,
feel | owe an obligation to those
friends who called me by such com
plimentary vote to this office. 2nd,
The next Legislature will practically
be a continuation of the present SEES
sion, which conyenes November the
iOthlto finish up its very important
work. 3rd, To my friends who think
have served them well, | hope by
experience to serve them better.
Respectfully,
I'd NJ. X. Lowry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
Wallace Il Co.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA.

NIRGINIA-ln the Clerks Office Of Gil
cult Court of the county of SpOtsylyania
on the 18th day OF October, 1905
Robert Lee Johnson, Plaintiff,
against
Rosa +. Johnson. Defendant.
IL CHANCERY.
The object Of this suit Is 10 procure a
divorce a meDsa ct tOrO for desertl0n OF
the plaintiff by the defendant, aud fter
the requisite time prescribed by law an
absolute divorce And an affidavit having
been made and filed that the defendar {,
Rosa l.. Johnson, is not a resident OF the
) ate OF Virginia, II is ordered that sha do
appear in the Clerks Once OF this court
within fifteen days af er due publication
hereof. and do what may be necessary 10
protect her interest in this suit. And II Is
further ordered that copy hereof be pub
lished once a week for -four weeks In The
Free Lance, and q at copy be posted at
the front door of the courthouse Of This
court on the first day Of the next tern OF
the county court.
\ copy-TeSte:
r. 4. HARRIS, tt TX
FREDERICK W. COLEMAN, p q.
Plaintiff hereby notifies the defendant
that between the hours of sunrise and sun
set on the 2lst day Of December, 1893, at
the law office Of Frederick W. Coleman, in
the city Of rrsdeI icks burg. Virginia, hs
will take dispositions in support OF his said
bill.
October nth, 1903.
ROBERT LEE JOHNSON.
By Counsel.
Fredtr rick W. Coleman, p. q.
oct % wiz
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03

Dowie has not been very successful
10 New York with his new religion
and divine healing. The large crowds
who gathered to hear him seem to
have been drawn together forf fun and
sport, and the great Zionist and
pany of his followers contributed to
the noise and disorder OF the service
hours. Dowie thought he could fill
his Golfers by his tricks and shams in
New York, but the shrewd New York
or removed the mask and exposed
the pre.ender, and so he returns to
bis own home probably wiser ii not
weather. than when he started out.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03

To the Voters of King George Co.
announce myself a candidate for
Commemorative Attorney OF King
George and solicit the sniIrages OF all
the voters OF the county. II elected
promise n faithful discharge OF the
duties OF the office.
&. II. Ashton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03

TO the voters OF h'ng treOrge.
announce myself a candidate for
the Office OF Treasurer Of King tieOrge
at the approaching election and fo-
licit your votes. II am elected /
promise faithful discharge OF the
duties OF the Office.
Respectfully,
J. +. Minor. Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
10 ihc Noters OF Stanford COUNTY

To the Voters of Stafford County:
hereby announce myself candi-
didate for the Office OF Commissioner
of the Revenue OF District No. l,Staf-
ford county, Va. If elected promise
the same faithful discharge of the
duties in the future as in the past.
td ID. w. Coakley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03

The cruiser Baltimore has been
despatched in haste to Santo Do
mingo to protect American interests
there during the revolution. Serious
trouble is feared from this uprising.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
KiDOGeorge

To The Voters OF King George:
| am a candidate for the Office of
Treasurer OF King George county, at
the election which takes place Tues
day, Nov. 3. 1903. II you elect me
will endeavor to discharge the duties
OF the Office TO the interest OF the peO-
pie OF the County aud State in an im-
partial manner.
Yours very respectfully,
+. w. Payne.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
SpOtsylvania.

fNDErENDRNr CANDIDATE FOR TIKI
LEGISLATURE.
To the voters Of the County OF Spot
sylvania and City Of Fredericks-
burg
respectfully announce myself a
independently candidate for the House
Of Delegates for the county Of Spot
sylvania and city Of Fredericksburg.
Should it be your pleasure to elect
me at the coming election, November
3. 1903. ! promise a faithful discharge
of the duties Of said office.
Respectfully,
NJ II nick ineop
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03

10 the Voters of Stafford County:
AT the earnest solicitation OF my
friends | announce myself a candi-
date for the Office OF Commonwealth $
Attorney at the election which takes
place on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1908, and
ask your support. lfelected prom
ise a faithful and impartial discharge
of the duties of the Office.
Respectfully,
Il. Weldon Berrey
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03

To the Voters Of Stafford County:
respectfully announce myself "A
candidate for reelection as Common
wealth's Attorney Of Stafford at the
election "a be held Nov. 3rd, 1908.
I'd q. Il. Wallace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
% the Voters Of Stafford County:

To The Voters d Stafford county:
hereby announce myself IA candidate
for Treasurer Of Stafford county and 40.
licit your support. | pledge mystli, II
elected 10 perform the duties of the Of
lice to the btst Of my ability, and to give
TO them my personal attention. Flee
tion Nov. 3rd. 1908.
I'd W. ID. Reamy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
70 the Voters If King George Co.

To the Voters If King George Co:
respectfully announce myself a
candidate for Supervisor in Kappa
hammock district and ask for your
suffrages at the coming election. II
elected promise faithful discharge
OF the duties of the office.
I'll r.. Is. Rawlett.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
Yours faithfully,
c. l.. Kennedy.


TO the Voters Of Stafford County:
| hereby annouce myself candidate
for the office of Commissioner OF the Rev
enue Of District No. ! ciStsford county
II elected promise To discharge the du'
ties OF the office TO the best Of my ability.
! solicit your support at the coming
election. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1908.
Yours truly,
I'll J l.. GOuldin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03

Ia a private letter to The Free
Lance Hon. J. s Potter says he is
going to work for the fredericksburg
and Adjacent National Battlefelds
Park this coming session OF congress.
The park movement has many strong
friends throughout the country, north
aud south, but none of them are
more interested in its success than
Mr.. Potter, and none more willing
TO work to bring about that success.
We note Mr.. Potter's intentions with
much pleasure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
CnANK 10 SEE PRESIDENT
This One Was Pursued BY Airships
and Wanted Assistance.

ana Wdntcu tssiStdnSc'
Washington. Oct. 31.-Edward Tan
ner. 80 years old. a native Of Switzer-
land. and a crank, tried to see the
president, but he did not get far be
yond the doors OF the executive Of
fees before his condition was discoy-
cred. He was taken to police head
quarters and later to St Elizabeth
Insane Asylum. His delusion was that
he was being pursued continually by
airships. He thought the president
would make them stop bothering him.
Tanner said he had wife in Mem
phis, Tenn. but that he came direct
from Northern Montana to see the
president He has been in the city
since Monday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
10 the Voters of Stanor,l.

At the request of many friends |
announce myself an independent
candidate for supervisor Of HARDWOOD
district, Stafford county. IL elected
promise To discharge the duties Of
the Office faithfully, impartially and
economically and also to pay special
attention.to the working OF the roads.
John X. CHARTERS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03

- IHt UItTs OF oIHHOTH NUUuIH.
For the past four years | have
served You fearlessly and impartially
as sheriff. again ask your votes for
reelection al the election which takes
place on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1908. II
elected | promise you a faithful dis
charge OF the duties of the office.
Respectfully.
Walter Wamsley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03

| respectfully announce myself "A
Candidate for Supervisor OF Port
Royal Magisterial District, Caroline
county, Va, subject To any action of
the Democratic party, and promise II
elected TO discharge the duties Of the
Office 10 the best of my ability. /
respectfully ask the support ofull the
people Of the district.
2w. j. &. Chandler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
woutd-Be Train Wreeker Arrested.

W0UTc-bc TTdIH WTeCNeT NTTSStcU'
Fairmont, w. Va, Oct 3l.-A rail-
road detective Of this city has arrested
Joe Raber on the charge Of attempting
to wreck Baltimore and Ohio train
near here. Seven cross ties were
stacked and arranged on the track with
the intention of wrecking a passenger
train heavily loaded with passengers
but fortunately the obstruction was
first run into by slow-moving freight
causing slight damage. Three attempts
at wrecking have been made In the
mast week
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03

To the Voters OF Caroline County:
| hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of Commissioner Of
the Revenue for Bowling Green Mag
isterial District and solicit your sup
port. promising if elected TO dis
charge the duties Of the office i'm.
partially. November 3. Is election
dny.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
rHr INFLUENCE OF IMMIGRATION.

The Macon Georgia Telegraph, in
discussing the question of immigra-
ton. saws its flow Westward instead
of to the south is because ofthe large
number of negroes in the South.
The Manufacturers Record, OF Balti.
more dissents from this view and
gives its reasons therefor. lt says
immigration is turned to the West
because of the enormous land grants,
agrresatiug hundreds OF millions OF
acres Of iertileland, given by thegov-
eminent 10 railroad builders, which
could only be made profitable 10y
developing immigration. The great
financial powers OF Europe and
America we're united in ownership OF
these roads and Of these millions oil
acres of land. II settled up these
lands meant enormous fortunes to she
railroads or their owners, and hence
these financial forces were concen'
trated in the mightiest Immigration
campaign the world ever saw. Mil
lions on top Of millions we're spent
ia Europe and America TO picture
the glowing promise OF the Western
El Dorado. Every hamlet in Europe
had paid agent working in eonnee-
ton with Western railroads and Eu-
-opean steamer lines for immigrants,
and the man who decided tn come to
America was furnished at a low cost
with a ticket from his home direct TO
his intended destination in the West.
This. the Record claims, was a great
factor against the South. II was
that the North, with its great rail-
road influence, and the old country.
aided by mammoth steamship lines,
were combined against the South and
for the great West. This was the in
ausnce against the Southern flow OF
foreign immigration. 1t is claimed
that other causes affecting immigra-
ton from the South and West, were
the exaggerated lear Of social ostra-
cism. the dread Of living in an old
community of settled social castles
and political views contrary TO the
free spirit OF the West, the longyears
OF Southern poverty contrasted with
she Astounding activity and prosperl-
tv OF the mighty Western empire
after the war, the high price OF land
in the South as compared with the
virgin prairie land OF the West, where
under the homestead law, every set
tier could secure 100 acres OF good
land. aud then every settler in the
West was constantly working to
bring his friends aud kiniolks to his
section-all these factors united to
keep the tide Of immigration moving
Westward Now the tide is turning
South. and Il States and municpali-
ties and railroads will spend AS freely
and as wisely as did the West in
working for immigration, the negro
question will cut but little figure in
holding back the tide which will
sweep over our land But spas
mode work and expenditures with
the expectation Of immediate results,
whether put forth by railroads, by
States or by individuals, will be
energy and money wasted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
To the Voters Of Caroline Conntr.

w 'he 'o'erS OF 'arolhe county;
am a candidate for the office Of Tom
missioner Of the Revenue for Port RoyBl
Magisterlal District. OF Caroline county
and will he grateful for The votes and H..
ilnence of all OF my friends. promising, If
elected, afaithiul and impartial discharge
Of the duties OF said office Should nom
nations for faid Office be made by pri-
mary OF otherwise. am subject to the
action OF the Democratic party Of MY
county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
Sept. IA, 1908.

To the Voters Of Spotsylvania Co:
Having learned something Of the
duties OF the office OF Commissioners
of the Revenue for st. Georges Dis
trIct and thanking you for past IA
vors, again ask your support at the
election November 3, 1908.
I'd Il. =. Payne.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03

no The Voter I'D King George:

To The Voters Of King George:
| respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the Office OF Supervisor
OF Potomac district ut the election on
Tuesday, Nov 3, 1908. II elected my
best efforts will he given 10 the duties
OF the Office. Yours etc.
G.. w. Pnrks.
tnno
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
Lot g..
Lot 3.

Misses Patent Vamp Sandals, wer,
$l.00, our price - Gents.
Child's Colonial Ties. were.75 Cents
our price. As Cents.
Child's Sandals. were.7j Cents, on
price ~ Cents.
We are giving great reduc-
tions in all Summer Goods,
Clothing, Ladies' Waists. I'm
wear, Hats. Boys Washable
Suits and Waists, Satchels,
Trunks; in fact, there is II
saving of money on every
article in our great and varied
stock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
To The Voters oi Stafford county:

To The Voters OF STAFFORD VOunty;
] hereby announce myself candidate
for the office of Sheriff Of stafford county
and solicit your support. ! pledge my
self, If elected to perform the duties 81
the Office impartailly. without fear or
favor. and give my best ability to the
discharge Of the responsibilities Of the
office Election Tuesday November Bird,
1903.
Yours faithfully,
td 4 4 kernpdv
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
To The Voters of King George.

O T ~ OItTs OF MIX NFDTgF-
hereby announce myself a candi-
cate for the Sheriff OF King George
county, subject to the Democratic
primary TO be held on Saturday, Oct.
10, 1908. IL elected | promise you a
faithful discharge OF the duties OF the
office. Respectfully,
X. L. Owens.
Oct. 3. 1905 I'd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
The 18Th Day of November,

the tracts OF land containing IN the
aggregate 242 acres more or less, Of
which II. =. Fritter died seized and
possessed. The land lies on the War
renton road, from 10 to II miles above
Falmouth-lO0 acres of the said tract
being highly improved and Is valu-
able for farming purposes, and upon
the residue there is considerable tim
Der. The tracts will be sold as a
whole or in two tracts, as directed by
the terms in the said decree.
TERMS OF SALE-One third cash
balance at one, two and three years
rom day of sale with interest from
day OF sale; for credit instruments,
bonds TO be given by the purchaser
or purchasers, to be secured by deed
Of trust on the tracts sold; or. AT the
election of the purchaser or purchas-
ers the whole purchase price may ne
paid in cash.
X. II. J.. CHICHESTER.
l3ow4w Special Commissioner
In the Clerks Office Of the Circuit
Court Of the County Of Stafford.
Jones, guardian. Plaintiff, against
Fritter and ais, Defendants. i, Z.
A. BRYAN, Clerk Of the said Court, do
certify that the bond require" OF the
Special Commissioner by the decree
rendered i'm said cause OH the Both
day Of September, 1903, has been duly
given. Given under my hand as
Clerk Of the said Court, this 19,h day
OF October, 1903.
c.. A. BRYAN. Clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03

70 The Voters OF. Aqua District, stat.
ford Co.
At the request OF friends ! announre
myself candidate for supervisor Of
Aqua District
+. 4. Hill.
Sept 26, 1908. I'd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03

To The Voters OF ST. Georges Dis
trict, Spotsylvania County;
respectfully announce myself o
candidate for Commissioner Of Reve-
nue. for st. Georges District to be
voted for at the election Nov. Bird,
1908. And should II be your pleasure
10 elect me. | promise you to give
INV personal attention to all matters
pertaining to said office. Soliciting
your support,
Respectfully yours,
NJ. l.. Young.
oct. g, 1908. I'd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03

This Is all the electioneerino I pro
pose To do. Election Nov. Bird, 1905.
Respectfully.
Geo. Il. BOulware.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
Sale Of Valuable
STAFFORD REALTY

In pursuance Of decree in the
chancery suit Of LA. Jones. guardian,
against II. NJ. Fritter and Others. en-
tered in the Circuit court o. Stafford
county, ia the said cause. on the Goth
day OF September 1905 | will ~
coinmi, siouer appointed thereby,pro
coed TO sell at public auction. ~ the
front door OF the courthouse Of Stat
ford county. OH
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03

To the Voters Of Spotsylvania Co:
respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for the office OF Sheriff OF
Spotsylvania. and promise faithful
discharge Of the duties OF the Office II
il shall be your pleasure to elect me.
James p TURNKEY.
Sept. If. 1908. I'd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
September %, 1908.

To The Voters Of SpOtsylvania:
At the request Of number Of my
friends, | have decided to Withdraw
my resignation, offered September
Court, as Treasurer, and respectfully
announce myself "A candidate for re-
election for said Office. IL IL be your
pleasure TO re-elect me, | promise TO
serve yon to best Of my ability.
Very.respectfully,
w. q. billiard.
oct. :. 1903. I'd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-03
Robt. :. Gravatt

To theVoters of Caroline County, Va.
| respectfully announce myself n
candidate for the Office Of COUNT
sioner of the Revenue for Reedy
Church Magisterial District. Caroline
county, Va, and earnestly solicit
your support and influence. promis-
ing ifelected To faithfully discharge
the duties involved TO the best Of my
ability.
Your obedient servant.
td. =. &. Bowers.