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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19
A MODEL LUNCH ROOM
Installed BY S. Kann. Sons & Co., OF Washington,
D. {.

The new lunch room. reading room
and hospital room installed by :. kanu
Sons 4 Co. OF Washington, ID. &. at al
expense OF five thousand dollars, is al
innOvatiOnaud ~ considered the finest o
its kind in the city. The lunch room
enables o employees to secure n gOoC
dinner or lunch within their time limit
which is an undertaking when the large
number about a thousand employees, is
taken into consideration.
The lunch room is on the dairy lunch
room plan.
A new bill of fare is prov ided each day
" it'll soup, different kinds ofmeats, saud
witches, ice cream, fruits, salads, vege-
tables and tea, coffee or milk. Prices art
about half what is usually charged
coffee and a sandwich together being but
five cents.
Employees can secure q credit slip j
desired. No checks are used, the amount
due being left to the honesty of each
emplOye.
Electric fans are provided which make
the lunch room cool and inviting.
Over two hundred st AXIS were served
one day last week, and the dali iaverage
of employees served il six hundred. This
shows how popular the lunch room has
already become. The kitchen is a
modern one.
Clean linen napkins are served to each
employe, and the china and glassware,
while chosen with an ideal to durability,
is OF the best. Rogers best silyerware is
used.
As ey idence OF how small the charges
are, steak, fried potatoes, hot coffee,
bread and butter is served for ten cents.
Adjoining the lunch room is "A rest room
for employees where comfortable rockers
and chairs are provided, together with
the papers, periodicals and books.
The hospital room is also near by and
is in charge of an experienced nurse.
A physician is employed by the firm for
the benefit of employees requiring his
services.
Such foresight and liberal policy as
shown by the firm OF S. Kann, Sons & Co.
is bound to be appreciated by theirmany
employees.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19

Bishop 4. Coke smith who has brn
sick at AShryilIc. y. e.. IL out of danger.
Tho carpenters strike in Richmond is
over. Most OF the men who went out
Tuesday ara. back at work.
Edward ". Lynn aud Anna J.. Cole.
both oi Prince William county. were li-
ceu~.d 70 we'd iu Washington Medues-
day
Deputy Collector OF Internal Revcnu'
Robert McCaudli~h. for several years iu
the office OF Capt ASA Rogers. the col
hector in Richmond. has h.,.n removed.
The hoard of aldermen of Richmond
has authorized the mayor audcity tnra4-
ur.r 10 make d,-d to Mrs Fitzhugh
L,r of the lot iu Hollywood iu which
Gru l..r'- body lies
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19
CANDIDATES. CARDS

To the Citizens OF fredericksburg
respectfully announce myself candl-
date for the office of Commissioner Of the
Revenue. Ii elected pledge myself 10
discharge the duties Of the office faithfully,
impartialy and to the best Of myability.
). Sydney Bradford.
Aug. ,, 1903.
To the Citizens of the County Of Spot
sylyania and the City OF Fredericks-
burg, Va:
/ respectfully announce myself candi-
date for the House OF Delegates, subject
To the Democratic primary. ! shall be-
thankful for your suffrage. II elected |
shall endeavor to serve you to the best
Of my ability.
Very respectfully.
c. r. Massey.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19
DR.. c. r. MASSEY
Reasons hhY he Should Be Nominated By the
Democrats for the legislature.

fredericksburg. Va, Aug. Ii, 1905.
To The Free Lance.
noticed piece which appeared in
The Free Lance ol Thursday. signed
Fredericksburg Democrat. boosting
g. K. Swift candidacy Tor the HOUSE 81
Delegates. The writer spoke aud says
very many nice things about Mr.. SWili,
what be- would do If elected, that hc was
born and grew mp in Spotsyhania. aud
that iur some years had made this city
his home: that he was a close student,
aud that hc had bccn senator Martin 4,
assistant private secretary for som" time
bciurr returning 10 this city from wash
ingtou. Whcr. hc learned much al state
craft from the able statesman.
Now. the writer seems to br working
ON anticipations only. for not once did
hc tell. or point ont one single thing
that Mr. Swift has ever done. either for
the county of SpOtsylyania, city of Frd-
cri,kshurg or Washington city which
would 20 10 show that hc would makcn
capable and competent Legislator. /.
myself. am warm friend OF Mr. Swift.
and believe him 90 be- u very kind aud
gentle little gentleman, but the time has
now arrived when wcmu~t select aud put
upuur best material. orit vii lsurly mean
"A victory for the Republicans.
DR.. Massey is one of the most popular
Democrats in Spotsylynnia, aud the
nomination OF DR.. G. r. Massey for the
HOUSE would simply mean "a defeat for
the Republicans. DR. C. r. Massey was
born in Spotsylyania county. grewupo
the farm. knew how 10 do farm work.
Taught free school until hc could secure
sufficient means To go through college to
equip himself for the practice OF mcdi-
cine. which me- did He now enjoys a bug
practice aud is said to Ice one oi the
most popular medical men OF thecounty.
He takes great interest in county affairs,
and il sale fnancier He is at present
chairman of the Board of Supervisors of
Spot.lyauia county and of the Demo
cratic party. and has made a most eili-
cicnt and capable officer, having re-
ducrd the taxes considerable on Spot
~ylvnun realty. He il the man for the
place. ot whom We will not be- ashamed
and who is able and capable of making
himself heard and participating in every
measure that comes up IN the General
Assembly.
fredericksburg Voter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19
LETTER FROM Mr.. POWERS
TO REV. ANDREW BRA0DDUS

Will you please give space enough In
your paper for the enclosed letter. 1t
will explain itself. | am specially desi-
rous that it shall appear in your Satur-
days issue. Your truly,
Andrew BrOaddus.
Vice-P President Anti-Saloon League.
Port Royal, Va, Aug 14th, 1905.
Rev. Andrew Broaddus, Sparta Va
My Dear Sir:
7. / am in RECEIPT of your favor of the
1th inst, and in reply will say that if
called to represent Caroline County in the
next General Assembly OF Virginia shall
jealousy seek to maintain in fulforce and
effect the present laws in relation to
temperance upon the statute books of
the state and to pursue course cOnsis-
tent in every regard with the high pur-
poses of your organization, as well as
represent as best know that confidence
the people of my county shall repose in
me, am Yours very truly,
David b. Powers, Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19
PLUNGED INTO RIVER
Excursion Train Ran Into Open
Draw Near Norfolk, Va.
FIFTY PERSONS WERE DROWNED
Scene Following the Wreck Was In
describsble, shrieking Men, Women
and Children Struggling From Coach
and s lnafinn In RlNer.

and Floating In River.
Norfolk. IA. Aug. lS.-Owing 10 the
inability OF Engineer d. /. Reig to
control hi5 air brakes. an excursion
train from Tlnston. y. c.. bound 70
this city. plunged through an open
draw over the western branch OF the
Elizabeth river. eight miles from this
city and half a hundred persons.
mostly negroes. were drowned. The
list OF injured. 50 far ms can be asccr-
tanned. numbers nearly 100. though
most OF these are slightly hurt.
Among the victims, the only white
cro. were Edward j. cline. manager
OF lae excursion. ami Edward Forb $.
v..o assisted him. both Of Greonyilie.
y. c.
The train was running Al rate Of 10
or 20 miles an hour As ii approached
the bridge The specific orders OF the
road 10 stop all trains at the bridge.
whether the draw is open OF not. were
apparently ignored. The train plunged
into the abyss Both engineer and fire
man discovered the open draw too late
10 stop the train The air brakes were
applied. but did not work properly.
The scene following the wreck was
one OF indescrbable horror. with the
shrieking OF men, women and children
who were drowning. struggling ont OF
the partly submerged coach and float
ing in the river The passengers who
were uninjured Immediately started to
rescue those imprisoned in the cars
Norfolk and Portsmouth were commu-
nicated with. and physicians were sent
ont on a wrecking train.
Many people in the neighborhood
went to the scene Of the wreck and
helped in the rescue. The injured were
taken to the track embankment and
were attended there by the physicians
The engine Is completely submerged
not even the smokcstack being visible
The car that was next to It is also sub
merged completely. and the dead can
be gotten from II only by diving under
the car. The train consisted Of six
coaches. Four OF these remained on
the track. Those aboard these cars
were only shaken slightly. The dam
age to the passengers was confined TO
the first two cars.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19
To the Citizens Of fredericksburg and

To the Citizens of fredericksburg and
Spotsylvania:
As it is generally conceded that Fred
ericksburg is entitled to the member OF
the Legislature to beelected this fall from
the Spotsylvania and fredericksburg
district, the county having enjoyed the
honor for the last two terms, and hav-
ing been urged by my friends to become n
candidate hereby respectfully announce
my candidacy, subject to the Democratic
primary, and promise if nominated and
elected to strive earnestly to show my
self worthy of the honOrand to represent
iaithfuly the county and city. ! there
fore ask the support OF the citizens of
the county as well rs OF the city.
Respectfully,
Granville X. Swift.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19
TNTHE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH
OF VIRGINIA.

N III T. NAME VI ! III Afh AiNfh " IN T. II
OF VIRGINIA
In the clerks once ~ the Ciruit Court ~ the
county 81 Spot-ylyana ON the 10th day 81 An
gust. t95.
Jeanetta Bowman................... Plaintiff
against
Sallie Magrath. A. l.. Magrath Mary A. bow
man aud Settle Bowman his wife. Nellie Bow
man widow Of K. VI. Bowman. and clifford Bow.
man and Frederick Bowman and their wives. u
any they have. =. V. u. Conway executor of ana
trustee under the will " l.. O. Magrath decreased.
The trustees and the quarterly conference 81
the Methodist Episcopal Church. South, ~ Fred-
erirk sburg Virginia. and their SUCCESSORS to-wt.
Rev j. II. Light. T.. '. u. Conway, T. y. Brent.
J 7 Layton. j. T. Lowery. George 4. Walker.
Juo T. DouohOo Frank GOudman. II. %. Perry.
J W Masters W. : Embmy W. Lang 7.
y Cunningham ". l.. Brannan. j. Fred Brown.
John &. Melville. Hugh y. Scott. John u. Cox.
james e. Rowe. T. W. Stesrns. II. d: ldghtner
and J. T. Stih. DEFENDANTS
The object Of this suit is that partition may
be- had ~ certain real estate In fredericksburg.
Virginia, of which Samuel Ames, died. Int
state.
And an AFFIDAVIT having been made and filed
that the defendants. II. A. Bowman and Nette
bowman his wife Nellie Blowman widow Of X. NJ.
bowman. and clifford Bowman and Frederick
Bowman aud their wives. n any they have, arr
not residents ~ the state OF Virginia, II II or
dered that they do appear herr within fifteen
days after due publication hereof and do what
may be necessary to protect their Interest IN TINS
suit
And II is further ordered that n copy thereof be
published once a week for four weeks In The Free
Lance. and that a copy be posted at the front
door 81 the courthouse 81 this county on the next
succeeding rule day. after this suit Is entered.
Teste:
ia. HARRIS. Clerk.
4 copy Ieste.
+. 4. HARRIS Clerk
Alvin r Embry. p. q.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19
DEATHS

Miss Betty Hamilton. daughter Of Mr..
Hugh Hamilton. died an NarWnton
Wednesday oi typhoid lever.
John Thomas Cochran. n prominent
citizen oi Landmark. Fauquier county Is
dead. lie is survived 10y eight children.
Charles +. Morris oi Madison county.
died in New Yor1 Saturday of typhoid
fever. The remains reached home Wed
ne~day His brother. who was in New
York with him. also has fever and is not
eNuected ID live.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19

The President will probably yield
to those who are opposed to an extra
session of Congress and not call ore.
1t is thought that nothing will be
gained by an extra session. and il
may be that we will get no tariff re-
form during the regularsession. Let
IA GOO
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19
O'BANNON'S MAY SUCCEED HIM

1t is expected that Gov. Montague will
appoint Sidney . BannOn. son of Capt.
james o Bannou, 10 succeed his father
a. public printer for Virginia. lie has
discharged the duties while his father :
III health prevented his attention To bust
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19
OYSTER PIRATES ARRESTED

Capt. Hudgins, of the State oyster
boat Rappahannock, recently arrested
sixteen oyster pirates near Mulberry
Island. in Warwick county. The men,
who Were white, were taken before a
magistrate. Seven Were fined $50 each
and the eases OF the Others were post
poned. The men claimed to be longing
on private grounds, but Capt. Hudgins,
who is engaged in relocating the lines OF
the Baylor survey, refused to accept the
explanation and took the men in charge.
Remember that the Democratic Pri-
mary Election is Tuesday, Aug 22nd'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19
THE PRESIDENT AND
INSURANCE.

Federal supervision oflife insurance
was the subject of a conference, held
ON August 10Th. at Oyster Bay, at
which President Roosevelt, Senator
DRYDEN. of New Jersey, and James
NJ. Beck. formerly AttOrncy-General
of the United States. WAS present. 1t
is said that the President has been.
for a considerable time. and especial
" since the Equitable disclosures.
very much Interested in the problem
of national control OF the insurance
business. and it is now believed that
he will have some recommendations
to submit to Congress touching this
matter in his next message to that
body.
We cannot. at present. say howiar
we favor national regulation oi IN
surance. and as in other matters
which belong rather to the business
world than to governmental func-
tions. on principle we would pro
nounce it outside the sphere OF the
latter.
However. the agitation OF more
honest methods and for iairer treat
ment of the policyholders. even II 1t
takes government control or at
least supervision. to accomplish this
end. is eminently desirable. The
President struck the keynotefor Fed
eral supervision in his message last
December when he said:
The business of insurance vitality Affects
the great mass of the people of the nltcd
States. and is national, not local, m IT.
application. 1t involves multitude oi
transactions among the peopleo i the dil-
ferent States and between American
companss and foreign governments.
urge thst the Congress carefully consider
wbethi the power of the Bureau OF Tor
porations cannot constitutionally be- eN-
tended To coVerinter~tate transactions I'D
insurance.
1t is expected that ne will Ice more
urgent and more specific in his next
message to Congress.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19
WILLARD Ar ALEXANDRIA

Capt. Willard addressed an audience OF
one thousand people at Alexandria We'd
nesday night and was given an enthusi-
astic welcome. He made an elegant
speech and was applauded to the echo.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19

Confederate veterans and then
friends should remember next Tues
day the two manned Confederate vet
Grams who are candidates for office.
Major Anderson, the one-legged vet
eran, is a candidate for Attorney
General, and Prof. Hulvey, the one
arm veteran, is a candidate for Su-
perintendent of Public instruction.
Remember them when you vote Tues
Hov
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19

Pennsylvania almost doubles any
other State in her value of railroads.
Her railroads are valued at 81 ,420,-
6OS,000, while New York, the next
largest railroad owner, has but
1898, 222,OOO. The total value OF
railroad property in the United
States is $11, pa, 1852, 900. The fig
ures are so tremendous we cannot
begin to measure them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19
To the Voters Of Caroline:

To the Voters of Caroline;
take this method of announcing to
my fellow citizens that am candidate
in the primary of August 22nd for the
Democratic nominationfo menberof the
House of Delegates. do this that there
may be no uncertainty as to my candi-
dacy W it'll those to whom it may be OF
interest, and also as proper response to
all those who have so kindly expressed
to me the desire that | should be a can
didate and of their purpose to support
me. The work OF the next Legislature
should be devoted to the business and in
dustrial interests OF the people. Those in
terests require economy and strict bust
ness principles in the administration Of
State and county affairs. Pledging my
self TO every reform that will lessen the
expense of your government, | promise,
il in the performance ofthis work OF vital
Importance it shall please the good peo-
pile of Caroline TO elect me, TO endeavor
to discharge the duties of the position
with a faithful devotion to the best inter
ests of my county and State. Thanking
you for that generous and loyal support
you have ever accorded me in the past, |
am
Your obedient servant,
David Ii. Powers, Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19
To the Democratic Voters Of Caroline

To the Democratic Voters Of Caroline
County:
am candidate for reelection TO the
House OF Delegates from Caroline, sub
ject TO the Democratic primary election
to be held the 22nd day OF August next.
As TO my Democracy, suppose no one
doubts that, and as to my views and
purposes OF legislation on such subjects
as will likely claim the attention of the
Legislature, | refer to my action and
votes in the last session OF the General
Assembly. So returning my thanks for
the many past favors and honors from
the people of Caroline, | respectfully So
licit their support in the approaching
primary. Respectfully,
Il. G. MOncure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19

Would it not be strange II the
grand jury that investigated the
Richmond primary election frauds
should prove a greater affection to
Richmond than the frauds them
selves? And is it not also stranger
that Judge Witt, who was bent ON
going to the bottom OF the frauds, Is
now opposed to the "rock-bottom
facts" being made public? 1t APP
pears to us that now. in view OF the
fact that rumOr declares that the
publication OF the minority report
will injure Judge Witt. he will be
compelled TO withdraw his opposi-
tion and let the report be laid before
the public.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19

Remember that the Democratic Pri
mary Election is Tuesday, Aug. 22nd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19
MANI Ed

1000 tons Leaf Sumac, for which
the highest cash price will be paid.
We are headquarters for Leather,
Rubber and Cotton Stitched Betting
John g. Hurkamp Co.,
Fredericksburg. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19

The Free Lance is prepared to do all
kinds OF job printing in first class style
at moderate prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19

The President has given out the in
formation that no extra session OF
Congress will be called. as he is sure
his objects in the tariff matter can
be accomplished better without the
extra session. 1t is rather strang"
that the President should consider
that he has gained victory by not
calling the session, and that the
stand pat fellows think they have
gained the victory. Some one must
he mistaken, as both parties cannot
be victorious.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19
GET NV PRICES
hefora hnYlnR. Correspondence sOlioitel
O. D. FOSTER
NATIONAL BOULEVARD

~ SPITE Of the poor wheat crops the
/ Deering Binders and Mowers have
Abroken all records this season. Our sales
on there machines have been remarkable,
considering crop conditions, and not one
breath OF complaint has been heard.
They are the best that money and brains
can build. Everybody in touch with
fredericksburg knows the history of the
Husker and Shredder business last fall.
The Deering won the highest praise
where Others failed. Deering Corn Har-
vesters gave satisfaction last year, they
are better now When you come to town
call and see us and let ny talk Corn Har-
vesters aud Huskers and Shredders.
Thanking the farmers for their strong
support, we are,
Yours truly,
CHAS. WALLACE & BRO.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19

The peace commission is still at
work. Notwithstanding it was de-
clared by many that there would
not be more than one or two sessions
If the commissioners are not infu
enced by outside parties, many OF
whom are ready to profer advice
we may hope they will reach a con
clusiOn acceptable to both parties. i
not what they desired. 1t seems that
the great mass OF people desire peace
but the spectators would prefer
that the war should continue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19

Barb Wire, Guns, Pistols, Razors
Knives, etc, will be sold at reduced
prices to suit the times, Money can
be saved by purchasing at Scott's
hard ware store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19
w. S. EMBREY

[Successor to Embrey & Bergman
Dealer in Railroad Cross Ties, Cedar
Posts, Spokes and Hoops Keeps
constantly on hand large supply OF
Baled Hay and Mill Feed. Office near
Railroad Depot. fredericksburg, Va
Also Agent for Page Wire Fence Co
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19
VIRGINIA NEWS

fredericksburg Voter
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-19

Alvin +. Embnl
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-02
Pruning Crane Vines.

That pruning is great art, seldom
mastered by even good gardeners, may
readily be noted by the condition of
grape vines: in most places: All the
lower portions of the main SHOOTS are
stronger branches grow from the upper
portion Of the vine; but a well-pruned
branches from the base to the summit.
This is really the leading object IN n
grape vine pruning; but not one IN "a a
IS wholly accomplished by summer prq11n-
ing. fhe upper branches are usually y,
the strongest, and if left to run they
will draw the nourishment from all the
rest. The well-instructed! grape prun.
er watches his vines during the season
of growth, and whenever any one
branch is Inclined to grow stronger than
its neighbor, it is either ,pinched back,
in order to check it's ambition, or else
broken off entirely. The social prob;
lem Of the erich becoming richer and an
the poor poorer applies here. we
is strengthened thereby.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-02
Summer Pruning.

It is pleasing to notice how much
better the subject Of pruning is under
stood today than it was a few years
ago. There is now a general knowledge
that in many cases the only pruning a
tree or shrub requires should be done
in the summer. There are still labor
ing men in cities who pose as garden
ers, and who go from garden to garden,
destroying all the bloom for the coming
season by pruning off the wood made
the previous summer, which is that
which gives the blossoms, but these
men get scarcer every day. Taking
the class of Towering shrubs as an ex-
ample, nearly all Of them flower in the
early months of summer, and the flow
ers come from the young shoots made
the previous season. 1t follows that
with the loss Of this growth the flow.
ers go, too. 1t is allowable to cut
away a shoot here and there in winter
and to shorten some into shape the
shrub, but the time to attend to it
fully is just as the Towering is over
Then old shoots may be cut out per
haps entirely, and others cut partly
back, keeping steadily in view turnout
that the cutting of it is to cause new
shoots to develop and to produce
shapely, nice-looking shrub. Care must
be taken not to cut the shrub, entirely
away or too near the ground, as the
great loss of leaves at such season
of the year would weaken it too much