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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26
GOOD SUGGESTIONS
They are Applicable 10 al cIlIes.

The Mayor OF Denver, Col, recently
ISSUED certain suggestions TO the people
of that place Many OF them are applica-
bile 10 fredericksburg.
II yonr store front, residence or fence Is
dngy. order it painted.
II your awning is old, torn or faded.
get "A new one.
Ii your sidewalk, gate or fence needs
repairing. fix il.
Ityour advertising sign il old aud fad
ed. take it down or paint il.
Take all daudeliOns out Of your lawn
they spoil its beauty.
Destroy the young weeds that are
starting on your property.
Burn all the rubbish pOssible-allow
no one 10 throw il ON streets. alleys or
vacant lots
Promise not to spit on the sidewalk.
Organize "a block improvement society,
and allow no weeds to grow on side
walk. area or vacant property in your
block.
Ask your milkmen, grocerymen. and
eXpressmen TO have Their wagons painted.
Irrespective of the size OF your house,
make your lawn the finest.
illuminate the front OF your store in
the business section.
Every effort put forth or dollar spent
To improve our city's appearance will 10
returned twOfOld.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26
THE CATTLE SITUATION IN VIRGINIA

Blacksburg, Va, Oct. 23d, 1908.
To The Free Lance.
The Importance Of the live stock indus.
try in Virginia Will be appreciated when
il il recognized that the average value Of
an animal In this State is $l704; in Ken
tucky SIG %; in Tennessee Sll.43; in
Alabama 81 20. With the large and in
creasing herds OF pue-bred animals
maintained on Virginia farms there is no
reason why this State should not take
and maintain the lead in the production
Of pun-bred animals to supply the farms
and ranches lying To the South of Us.
where the condition Of the livestock bust
ness * very unsatisfactory. The export
cattle business il also worthy oi exploit
alton. An export type OF cali in Nir-
ginia is worth SlJ, the yearing $40;
the two year old 500 and the export
steer $1u 10 $S0. In North Carolina the
corresponding types are worth f3.SJ.
$40 $l2 II aud flS.0i. S'r what an
advantage Virginia has.did we recognize
this ~ clearly ~ We should. Ap We
making the most OF our natural adyan-
tages for the development OF our live
stock industries?
Live stock industry conserveS fertility.
The rich lands of Tazewell, Russell and
other counties are well known. In 1899
Tazewell spent $1,000 for fertilizers,
Pittsylyania $lS9.S90 and Norfolk
1898, $50 Live stock farming certainly
does conserve fertility, and at the same
time enables wonderful economy in the
81 labor IfnHnrfnn
and essential points for Reconsideration
of our farmers. This is not hard tO un-
derstand. for a thousand pounds oi pork
removes from the land 1866 pounds OF
nitrogen. 6.j4 pounds OfphOsphoric acid
and | .3S pounds OF potash. Athousand
pounds OF cotton seed mealremOves G2.9
pounds of nitrogen, 2SS pounds ofphos-
phoric acid and 81 pounds OF potash.
Furthermore, there is profit in the pro-
duction of beef anima that is enticing
to say the least According TO careful
statistics obtained from many of the
leading stockmen in the State. the profit
per head on calves IL from 1915 to $3.50;
on yearings ~; and on export steers
$40 to S16.50. These figures were made
up In the most painstaking manner
They do not take into CONSIDERATION the
manure. which is one of the most valua-
be adjuncts OF live stock farming.
There are many stockmen who claim
that they make fully 10 per cent on
their investment, and even if they only
make per cent, the fact that they can
improve their lands by laying then
down to grass and manage their farms
with minimum expenditure for labor
makes their life almost an ideal one.
While the live stock interests of the State
have made wonderful progress in the
last few years, and while Virginia is
recognized as one of the leading beef pro-
ducing States in the South. there are
large areas OF land which can be more
profltably utilized in grass in the future
than in any other way,
Andrew NJ Soule.
Director Virginia Experimental Station.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26
Oct. 9th, 1905.
To the Citizens OF Stafford, Fredericks

To the Citizens OF Stafford, Frederlcks
burg, SpOtsylvania and Louisa:
have, as you know, received the DEM
ocratic nomination fOr the State Senate
from your district and respectfully
solicit your support.
Ii is impossible for me TO make a per-
sonal canvass OF the entire district. !
therefore take this method OF saying to
Won that if elected t. this position hope
to do some practical good especially
along the lines OF advocating
|. The supplementing our present
school laws by giving thepatrons ofeach
separate school, white or colored a more
direct control over same, which believe
will iniuse new life and efficiency into our
school system and remedy many defects
without losing any Of the present benefits;
2. The supplementing our present road
laws by giving the immediate users OF the
public roads in each vicinity more direct
control over the maintenance OF same
under proper generaLsupervisiOn and
direction. which believe will have like
effect upon our road system; and,
3. Along other lines Of legislation beg
10 assure You that | will be all times
guided alone by an honest endeavor to
serve the best interests OF our state and
district.
| trust, therefore, that you will give me
your active support between this and
November 7th and will on that day cast
your vote for me for the position men
toned.
Yours respectfully,
Frederick Wilmer Sims
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26
MRS. CROSVENOR RETAINED
HER BEST WINNERS

Mrs. ]. b. NJ. Grosvenor, of New York,
who exhibits at the Virginia Horse
Shows, is still in possession oi elgiht
prize winners, the pick OF her stable.
The two champion saddle horses, Petro-
leum and Corinne, We're bid in Tor her at
-. 800 and 81 $50, respectively.
Instead of the two pairs OF high step
pers. Rosebery and Salisbury and Arch
duke and Princess, having been bought
for Reginald G. Vanderbilt, as reported
at the sale, they had been bid in Tor Mrs.
Grosvenor. The bid for the first pair
was s., 900 and for the otherpairSI 900.
The President and The Baron were re-
turned to Mrs. Grosyenor's stables,
along with Petroleum, COrrine, Rose
berry. Salisbury, Archduke and Princess
animals for which $2j, $50 was bid at
the sale.
The fact that Mrs. Grosyenor did not
sell her coaches, carriages, harness and
show paraphernalia caused many to sur
mise that she might again become an ex-
bibitor at the shows.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26
BURG, va, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1905
CANDIDATES. CARDS

To the Voters Of the City of Fredericks-
burg:
respectfully announce myself "A candl-
date for the office Of City Sergeant at the
election which takes place on Tuesday,
November eth. | solicit your suffrage.
II elected. promise a faithful discharge
of the duties of the Office
Respectfully.
j. Conway Chichester.
To the Voters OF Stafford and King
George;
am the Republican caHdidate iqr the
Legislature from the counties OF hing
George and Stafford and ask your sup,
port II elected will study the best IN
terests of all the people OF the two coun-
ties i'm all matters of legislation.
Respectfully.
+. W. Payne.
To the Voters Of Stafford and King
George.
! am candidate for the Legislature
from the counties of Stafford and King
George, and ask your votes at the elec-
ton whrh takes place Tuesday, Nov. {.
Il elected. promise 10 Use by best en-
deayors for the promotion OF the inter
ests of both counties.
Respectfully
4. c. l.. Moncnne.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26
ORANGE
Farmers Busy The RsuniOn-Accidsht-OIher
Notes and Personals.
Lahore. Va. October 23, 1903.

Lahore. Va. October 23, 1903.
Wheat sowing aud corn shucking
among our people is in lively progress.
although labor is scarce, Indifferent and
twice as high aS some years back.
Those who attended the Richmond
Horse Show from here were we'll pleased.
There is vet some iumpus among the
negroes about the death OF Nm. John
son. whose remains were brought home
last week from West Virginia. An eX-
animation OF the corpse, it is said, show
ed that he was murdered.
We are glad 20 note the improvement
of DR.. f. Voolfolk. who has been quite
sick for the past week.
Miss Mary Frazer, OF Ryland, Culpeper
county, is visiting at her old home near
here
Mrs. Robt. J. Coons. of Cnlpeper, who
has been visiting her mother, Mrs q. 7.
Terrill. returned home Wednesday.
Miss Jennie Morton has been ON a
pleasant visit to friends in Orange during
the past week.
Mr.. c. ". Voolfolk, of Orange, was a
welcome visitor 20 this section Sunday.
He is greatly Interested in the reunion OF
Confederate soldiers to beheld at Orange
October n. Everybody is cordially IN.
vited to come and bring basket To aid
in the feeding Of the big crowd expected.
Senator Daniel and Judge Grimsley will
speak and grand time is expected.
Mr.. August Wamhersey fell from tree
irving To Oust a coon near Locust Dale
and was severely, but not seriously, hurt
about the head aud shoulder. Though
unconscious for some hours, he u now
improving.
4 party Of young men went from here
Yesterday To Clarke's mountain on q
chestnut hunt. They report the crop
very poor.
MIR. George Frazer has had his dwell
ling attractively painted. Among our
young men George is IN front iilcoi prog
ress and success.
Mr.. Will Green returned from % hnsl-
HESS trp 10 AleXandria saturday.
Mr.. j. j. Daniel. murh to the accom-
modatiOn of the people, has opened %
meat shop az this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. ;. Johnson, OF Mon
rovia. have been enjoying the moonlight
evenings 10y cheering their friends with
their welcome visits. Long live these
good and happy people and may they
never pass us by. :.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26
KING GEORGE
New Dwellings and Personals. Etc.

King George C. H. Va, oct 23, 1905.
Mr.. +. J. Smith, OF Fredericksburg, who
has been visiting his brother, Mr.. Allen
Smith, at Canning, has returned.
DR.. Law il having erected on his farm.
Oaken Brow, two large barns.
The RappahannOck Valley COnvOca-
tiOn of the T. r.. church will be held at
st. Paul's. in this county, commencing
November 7th.
Mr.. r. Powell Coakley il having built
on his farm oommOdiOus dwelling with
modern improvements.
Mlss Lille q. Thornton, Of Port Royal,
who has been visiting the Hunters at
the Court House, has returned.
Mr. X. Walter Coakley has in course Of
eretcion on his farm n handsome dwell
ing
Mr. Lewis A. Ashton, OF Waterloo, has
completed hand, ONE large dwelling
withall modern improvements.
Mr. Pullen, Of BOSTON, Mass, is yislt-
ing his brother, Commissioner of the
Revenue JOS. \. PuIlep,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26
COMMUNICATION FROM
E.N. G0OLRICK
Offers to Refund Money II tiyOmsi Does Not Cure
Caiarrh,

TO the Editor OF the Star;
have been asked recently II the ad-
vertisments printed in your columns re-
garding HyOmei were true, where offer
TO refund the money II this treatment
does not cure catarrh. wish you would
please print this letter in as conspicuous
a place rs possible in your paper, saying
that we absolutely agree to refund the
money TO any purchaser of a HyOmei
outfit il it does not cure catarrh.
The outfit consists of an inhaler OF a
convenient size TO be carried in the vest
pocket. so that the user can breathe Hy-
omei four or five times daily. With this
is included n medicine dropper and abot-
tie of Hyomei. The outfit sells for 81 90
and il most economical treatment, for
the inhaler lasts lifetime and there is
enough Hyomei for several weeks use,
while extra bottles can be obtained for
30 cents.
trust this letter will settle any doubts
thatmayhavebeen raised as TO unwilling
ness to refund the money for Hyomei
outfit, in ease the purchaser Is not per-
iectly satisfied.
Respectfully yours,
o17n2 X. n. Goolrick.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26
COMFORTING WORDS
Many fredericksburg Household Viii flEd
Them So.

To have the pains and aches OF q had
back removed, to he entirely frep from
annoying dangerous urinary disorders
is enough to make any kidney sufferer
grateful To tell how this great change
can be- brought about will pruvecomtort-
ing words 10 hundreds OF fredericksburg
readers
Mrs. y. b. Ashe. OF East Main St, War
n.ntOu Va, Just outside the corporation,
saws: III everyone in Warnnton or this
vicinity annoyed with persistent aching
across the small of the back. due to some
disturbed action OF the kidneys, could
have that annoyance a. quickly and thor
oughly removed as Doan's Kidney Pills
removed mine then backache in any form
would cease 10 exist cannot exactly
state how long backache and ! werecon-
stant companions, but with the passing
of time il became difficult for me To per-
form even light house work, despite the
fact that | was constantly trying medi-
cine. some Of il standard, and using
make shifts. none Of which had the slight
est permanent effects. Mr. Ashe leaned
about DOans Kidney Pills, and We
thought a course OF the treatment would
not do any harm and might do good.
Much to my surprise and considerably
more TO my qualification | rapidly i'm
proved until the backache ceased, and
what IL of much more Importance, up to
date there has not been "a symptom OF a
recurrence"
Plenty more prooilike this from Freder-
icksburg people. Call at GoOlrick's
Pharmacy and ask what their customers
report.
For sale by all dealers. Price 50cents.
Foster-Miburn Co.. Buffalo, \. l., sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26
THE LATE MRS. MARTHA F. COOPER
The funeral Service. &c.

Morrisyile. Va, Oct. %. 1900.
The people OF this community and oi
the surrounding country were deeply
grieyed To hear Of the death last Friday
at 5p. m. of Mrs NJ. f. Cooper. Mrs.
Cooper was a highly respected. honored
and useful Christian lady, and ln her
home. social and church circles Will be-
greatly missed.
sunday at 2 p. IN. a large crowd as
senlbled at the hone OF the deceased and
listened sympathetically to the funeral
services conducted by Rev. 4. j. Cum
mings. pastor Of the Mt. Holly Baptist
church. This church has long had Mrs.
Cooper as one OF it's most faithful mem
bers and useful workers. Mr. Cum
mings paid beautiful tribute TO the
Cody character and exemplary life OF
the departed friend and sister, and also
addressed words OF comfort to the be-
reaved family. The impression made by
the beautiful lessons drawn from this
Christians life will linger long IN the
hearts OF the many present.
The remains, attended by friends and
members of the family, were taken to
Culpeper and Inferred by the side OF her
husband in the family burying ground.
Mrs. Cooper was the daughter Of Capt.
Henry. and was born at Culpeper IN
1923. She became the wife OF Dr. W. u.
Cooper in 1874. and soon afterwards
moved with her husband to Morrisville,
where DR.. Cooper practiced his proies-
sion until his death in 1897. He had be-
come prominent as a physician, and to-
gether with his wife was held in high es-
TEEN.
Since her husbands death Mrs. Cooper
has occupied her old home, living with
her adopted daughter, Miss Rebeeca Crit-
tenton, and also her neico Mrs, Laura
Crittenton. and her children. Mary, VIII
lie. Lollie. Merle and Salie, all OF whom
are highly respected and have the SYM
pathy OF the people in their bereavement.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26
PRESIDENT MAY
CHANGE HIS OPINION

When the President arrived in some
of tbe Southern cities on his tour he ran
across some evidence OF hisearly indiscre-
tion in the literary world. Amld the
enthusiasm of the welcome extended 10
the President by the people OF the South
they seem to have forgotten what he
said about the streak OF coarse brutality
that ran through the Southern people.
They seem to haveforgotton the ungener-
Gus words he has spoken OF Jefferson
Davis. Thomas Jefferson, James Madi-
son. James Monroe, Andrew Jackson
and Others OF the most illustrious men
of the South. But the President has prob
ably repented of those things and feels
ms much ashamed of them as other men
feel of certain of their boyish escapades
when they are brought back to memory.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26

Brr.lars took $749 from 2 safe in the
national bank al Philips. Mo. but
overlooked $4,000 I'm the main vault
The temperature in many parts OF
Louisiana has gone below the freezing
point. which will wipe out the yellow
fever.
Congressman Tawney. OF Minnesota,
who has been investigating statehood
conditions. says Arizona and New Mex
leo are unfit for admission rs st9tes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26
BRINGING Relics Of Paul Jones.

Paris. Oct 23 C. A. Her shl9
Bartlett Of New York. is a passenger
on the French line steamer La l.or'
raine. which sailed from Havre. He is
conveying to the United States a mum
Der OF relics of Admiral Paul Jones.
including the admiraIs sword and pis.
tol. a lock OF his hair. miniature Of
him. and his commission in the United
States navy bearing his signature.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26

To the Voters OF Stafford County.
have served YOU n Clerk for period
slightly exceeding eighteen years. In
such service, have tried my utmost to
be entirely nou-parisan, 10 treat all men
alike. no matter what their political
belief or religious creed.
have had an experience with the
affairs OF the Clerk Office extending
through thirty-six years, and again ask
YOU 10 re-elect me 10 the position oi
County Clerk. and, as such, Clerk OF your
Circuit Court.
|. therefore, submit my candidacy TO
YOU verdict. Whatever YOU may sec tit
to do in the premises will be- accepted 10y
me without undue rejoicing in the one
ease, or without any complaint IN the
other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26

To the Voters Of Orange County.
Alter much solicitation ON the part oi
my friends in all sections Of the county,
hereby announce myself a candidate
for the House OF Delegates, 10 be voted
on at the coming election, Nov. 18th. !
heartily accept the platform endorsed by
the Republican convention at Roanoke,
and in addition 10 this, promise. II elect
ed. to give my best effort to the upbuid-
ing Of our county and IT. local interest
subject 10 the wishes of my constituent.
without ngard To party.
Respectfully,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26
Yours respectfully,
Frederick Wilmer Sims

State of Ohio, City OF Toledo, Lucas
County. ss.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm OF F. j. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the City OF Tole-
do. County and State aforesaid, and that
said firm will pay the sum OF one hundred
dollars for each and every case ofCatarrh
that cannot be cured by the use OF Halls
Catarrh Cure. Frank j. Cheney.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
nv presence, this 9th day OF December
A. ID. 1886.
A. W. Gleason,
(Seal1 Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Send Tor
testimonials free.
+. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, 0.
Sold by all Druggists, Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26
SIXTY WEEKS FOR SI.75

The new subscriber to The lOUTH'S
COMPANION for 1906 who at once sends
the subscription price, $1.75, will receive
free all the remaining issues OF the paper
for 1905. These issues will contain
nearly 80 complete stories, besides the
opening chapters OF Grace S. Richmond :
serial. "The Churchills' Lateh-String,
a SEQUEL to her story of "The Second
Violin" which appeared in the early
weeks of this year. Madame Sembrich
will contribute an article on "Soverlgns
| Have Sung To-" and there will be three
stories by May Roberts Clark under the
title. "Tales OF a Pawnee Hero
These will give foretaste OF the good
things in store for 1905, full illustrated
announcement of which will be sentany to
address free with sample copies OF the
paper, -.
New subscribers will also receive gilt
of THE CoMPANIoN's "Minutemen' Cal
endar for 1906, Autographed in twelve
colors and gold.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION,
IA Berkeley Street, BOsToN, Mass
IL is never too early 10 begin looking
IN. A
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26
THE SERVANT PROBLEM

Many huHsekeepers are again CON,
planning OF the servant problem. II ~
said that in some householdsi il is !mpossi-
ble to procure suitable help. Young and
trustworthy cOlored women are becom'
ing sfarcer every day, and in numerous
instances housekeepers are doing their
oWn work.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26

To The Voters Of Spotsylvauia County:
hereby annnouncr myself "a candidate
for the Oilic. of County Clerk. and n
such. Clerk of the Circuit Court. of Spot
~ylyania county az the elrtion Ia BE-
held on Tuesday. November 9TH. 1000.
Should you conhde this trust to nr. !
promise faithful dischargc of the duties
OF the office.
II elected Mr.. T.. ". Smith VIII be- my
Deputy. and give his time and attention
To the duties OF the Office.
Very respectfully,
T. A. Harris.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26
Ear Over Sixty Year..

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over sixty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
II soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
II will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by Druggists In
every part of the world. Twenty
1--WE cents bottle. Be sure and ask
for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26

Surgeon General RiKey. Of the navy, in
his annual report says that consldera,,
tions growing out OF the geographical
position of Norfolk, and the magnitude
OF naval interests in its vicinity, make it
apparent that there should be located
there base hospital of the first class.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26
WANTED

1000 tons Leaf Sumac, for whicl
the highest cash price will be paid.
We are headquarters for Leather,
Rubber and Cotton Stitched Betting
John &. Hurkamp Co.,
Fraderiek ehnrg. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26

Cards are out for the marriage OF Mr..
John T. Payne, of Lancaster county,
and Miss Addie l.. Veazy, OF Richmond
county. October 81, Sp. m, at Emman-
mel church in the latter county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26
PRICE, 8 CENTS
For Breakfast
Luncheon
or Tea

A few small biscuits easily made with
Royal Baking Powder. Make them
small-as small round as a napkin ring.
Mix and bake just before the meal.
Serve hot.
Nothing better for light dessert
than these little hot biscuits with butter
and honey, marmaladc or jam.
You must use Royal Baking Powder
to get them right.
POWDER CO., NewYoRk
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26
ResnctinLy
Stafford C.. H., Va, August 18th, 1900


To the Voters OF Stafford County:
hereby announce myself n candidate
for the Office OF clerk of said county, at
the election to be held on Tuesday, No
vember 9TH, 1908. and solicit your SUI
frages. II you honor me with the elec-
ton. pledge my best efforts to conduct
the affairs of the office faithfully and
well. Very respectfully,
Il. T.. Duyall.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26

To the Voters OF King George County:
hereby announce myself candidate
for the office OF Clerk OF King George
county, and hope that my fellow citizens
will on the 18th day OF November next
manifest their approval Of my manner OF
conducting the office by giving me their
suffrages.
T.. l.. Hunter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-26

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, 1905-10-26
MINERAL SPRINGS IN VIRGINIA

director Virginia Experimental Station