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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
STAFFORD
Seutember Term Of COmt Other Notes and
Personals.

Stafford C. H., Va, August 10Th, l9OH'
Mr.. u. ". Curtiss, an engineer on the
r. +. 4 T. r. H.. is spending "a lew day =
with his family here. They expect 10
move To st Elmo, Alexandria county.
Mrs. Caroline llensy. OF Ohio, il visit
ing her brother Mr. W. t. Lunsinrd.
Mrs. Anna NJ. Dunklc. of Washington,
is visiting her father, MIR JOS. h. Rryan
Mr.. H. G.. Willis. representing the mon
Central Insurance Co, has been spend-
ing some time here.
Messrs Il. T. Willis and John W. Mas
ters of the Burg. paid the courthouse u
visit this week on legal business
Sheriff Walter Mamsley, aud IN Shcflll
G. l.. Kennedy were both here Thursday
on business.
Judges 4. 4 Embrey aud K. II. l..
Chichester were here Monday IN several
suits in chancery. which had been rfierrcd
To Commissioners Bryan and Adie.
Two men. "A mule and buggy figured
here Friday. Results. s. fine and costs
lor one Oi the party; the other escaped.
The various attachment suits against
Messrs Girard. oi Whitewater, have been
the cause of much talk recently.
The Circuit Court sits here MONDAY
week the 10th oi September. There IL
lack oi criminal business on the docket
since Jay Rains escaped from JAIL Inc
civil Jury has been summoned lor Tie
first day. and il looks now as Il S'pteh-
Der term will be- strictly "A business one,
Today marks change in the t"rrid
weather we have had and It's hoped a.
all the demands Of st Swithin have been
satisfied that from now on we VIII -.
cape from being smothered one day ana
drowned thenext Scrhbler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
TO TEACH AT CAPE MAY

We take the following from a New
Jersey paper concerning II We'll known
colored man formerly ofCaroline county
"The State Board OF Education OF
New Jersey has conferred the degree OF
A. NJ. upon J. Ryland FoItrne, a grad
uate of the Virginia Normal and Col
legiat, Institute. Petersburg, Va, and
formerly of Rappahapnock Academy,
Caroline county, Va. granted him a
Life State Certificate to teach in New
Jersey and elected hin principal Of The
Approved High School ut Cape May
City, New Jersey These honors verify
his ability as an educator. Professor
Fortune is very promising young man,
and success for BIN is evident TO al who
know him"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
CAROLINE
s,yas Stem Roads and Crops

Rowling Green, Va, Aug -. 1900.
Tuesday evening thcmost terrific thnn
dorsturm ever -ccn here passed over this
section The cntin' day WAS intensely
hot aud hcavy. hrassy looking clouds
doomed up from the horizon Distant
thunder could be- hearcd Tor some time
before the storm About sunset the
cloud became very black aud threaten.
luz. aud the rain that followed was I'M
prrcelcntcd II cnmo from northeast
and lasted about two hours Many l"r
sons wcr' badly frightened 10y the thun
der aud lightning. aud Il was enough to
make uS tronihlc
The roads have been washed ont IN
many places aud the streams so swollen
thatit isdllicult aud daugerousto travel
The farmers are uneasy about the To.
hncco crop The heavy dews and ire
qucnt rains mr. apt to inlur IT, he
corn crop looks we'll aud indicates "a
large yield
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
DEATHS

Miss Mollie Atkins. daughter OF James
K. Atkins died recently at her home IN
Madison county, aged % years
Miss Alaine Zones, aged sixteen years,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs W Il. Zones
oi near Warsaw, died Friday night after
an illness of ten days.
Mrs. +. III. Aylor, OF Madison county,
died suddenly last week. after an illness
of only eight hours Her husband and
10 children survive her
Mrs Weaver, wife OF & A. Weaver, died
"A few days ago at her homein Westmore-
land county. aged ~. She leaves her
husband, four sons, mother, three sisters
and two brothers
Capt W. {. George died at Culpeper
Friday in the eightieth year OF his age.
He was distinguished soldier OF the
Civil War, and by his gallantry rose to
the command OF noted company. He
died lamented by a large circle of friends.
Mr.. George had been member of Fair
lax Lodge. No. 43, OF MasOns, of Culpeper,
ior - years. He was buried with Ma
sonic hOnOTs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
ANTHRAX BACILLI IN BEEF EXTRACT

That one OF the Chicago packing
houses used diseased cattle to make ex-
tracts OF beef prior To the scandals OF
several months ago came to light in
Lynchbnrg when the extract was used in
"a bacteriOlngical examination 10y Super
intcndent Driver, OF the Miller Park.
Mr. Driver discovered that the beef eX-
tract teemcd with anthrax bacilli, indi-
eating that cattle suffering with that
disease had been slaughtered.
Mr. Driver recalled that the extract
was purchased for a delicate lady. who
used "A portion of it In "a short time she
was suffering with carbuncle, which *
now traced to the anthrax in the beef
extract.
Mr Driver sent the remainder of the
extract to the Department OF Agricnl-
ture ia Washington that it may do
something under the Pure Food law.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
CONGRESSMAN GLASS
WITHDRAWS SUIT

The libel suit for S25, 900 instituted by
Hon. Carter Glass against the j. =. Bell
Printing Company, of Lynchburg, for
printing an alleged scurrilous pamphlet,
in which Mr.. Glass and other public men
were attacked, has been withdrawn, the
Bell Company showing to Mr. Glass sat
isiaction that they did not know the
nature of the pamphlet at the time it
was printed and now regret its publica-
finn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
M0RRISvIILE HIGH SCHOOL

In 1898, by consent OF the school board
of Fauquier county, the people of Morris
vile community supplemented the salary
OF their teacher and extended the public
school term and course of studies. This
plan proved so successful that pupils
from distance Were attracted, and the
school grew until an enrolment of over
one hundred was reached, and three
teachers were required. More room was
needed, and the patrons built "A large,
comfortable school house in beautiful
grove at Morrisvile. The State Board
of Education has made this school a
State High School, to I've known rs the
Worthwhile High School Morrisyille
is delightful country village. The prin-
cipal OF the school is n graduate of Rich
mond College and has had several years
experience in teaching.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
GENERAL NEWS

King Edward received President David
r. Francis, Of the st. Louis Exposition,
at Marienbad.
A conservative estimate puts theearth-
quake and fire loss IN Valparaiso at
5000, 900, 900.
A bomb explosion, aimed at the lie of
NJ. Stolypin, the Russian Premier, killed
rs persons in his house and wounded
many more.
Cuban insurgents occupied for time a
village only five miles from Havana.
Several fights occurred and the Cover
ment is importing many arms and much
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
MOI eddIets. Bot Hefe % STAY

aud We are prepared TO protect your
homes. barns and the lives Of Your fam
lilies from any damage 10y lightning We
handle only the best goods and guaran-
tee all work and give policy Of $500
ON each building against any damage by
lightning. oar experience Tor pine years
over the same counties has proven tia,
we give absolute protection. All orders
given our statesmen will receive prompt
attention and erected 10y skilled work
men.
Virginia Lightning Conductor Co
Office and warefOom 9l3 + street,
Jacobs Yard. fredericksburg, Va "
y. Smtten. Mgr, j. W Jones. Asst Mgr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
Subscription Sl.5O Per Year, in Advance
TUESDAY. AUGUST Is. 1906.
CUBA AND THE UNITED STATES

The uprising in Cuba affords FUR
ther confirmation of the fact that
the Latin American is 10y nature Il
reyolntionist. Wherever these PEG
plehave attempted observation-disclosures
eminent revolutions have invariably
followed. They are either incapable
of seli-government through inca
pacity or corruption, probably both.
Whatever the cause, the result Is the
same. and it is safe To forecast that
the conditions in these republics will
not improve. These upheavals in
variably bring about complications
between the country involved and
foreign countries, with the result
that the United States, 10y virtue oi
the Monroe doctrine. becomes more
or less interested. and with the PIES
ent imperial tendency inthiS country
il will mean more than interference
to the extent ol keeping foreign
countries from acquiring territory
in this hemisphere. Especially will
this he the ease with Cuba This
country rescued Cuba from the OPP
pressive yoke of Spain. 1t exercised
direct governmental authority over
the island for some time, while it was
presumably giving Cuba lessons III
self-government. Since the with
drawal of United States officials
from the island, after its own people
were supposed to be educated in the
art of self-government. this country
has kept watchful eye on the new
republic, if indeed it has not had a
string on its affairs. 1t is manifest,
therefore. that ii the present ont
break continues for any length OF
time that the United States will
again take control OF the affairs OF
the island and it is equally mani
fest that once control is again as
sumed it will not be- again relingnlSh-
ed. On thecontrary. Cuba will become
as much "A part Of the United States
as Puerto Rico now is This will be-
the inevitable result. and it will later
dawn upon our people that these
Latin American insurrectiOnists
mean more to this country than
they have heretofore meant.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
FREIGHT TRAIN PLUNGED INTO RIVER

A. result oi u Washout, fright
train ON the Virginia and Southwestern
Railroad ran oil trcsilc AT Mcccnsin
River near Bristol Friday morning, the
engine and eight cars loaded with coal
pluuging into the river killing brakeman.
fireman aud iniuring engineer.
The property loss is heavy
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
LOCAL MARKETS

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro
Wheat, 70t 20; corn, 60 to 81; meal,
$1.30to $l35; oats, IS to 40; hens, s to
8; ducks, II to 10; spring chickens, 10
to II per pornd; eggs, 1G to II; lard,
10 to II; butter, IS to %; hams, 12Z
to IL; sweet potatoes, soc to 100; Irish
potatoes. soc to GOc; apples, per
bushel, so to IS; veal, Al to 5; lambs,
$3.50 to $3.50; hides, green, to s.
dry, 10 to IL, salted, No. 1, 8 to 10;
calf skins No /, $1.10 per skin; baled
hay, $40 to $1S per ton; leaf sumac,
90 to SO per 100. Hogs, live weight,
&c. Beef, live weight, * to 3lsc.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
MANY TEACHERS PASS

The State Board of School Examiners
have completed the written denominations
for the 400 schooIteachers. and passed
a much larger PERCENTAGE than ever be-
fore. The board gives the credit to the
splendid system OF summer normals in
augurated in Virginia. Two questions
that stumped many We're:
Why is it hot N Virginia in July and
cold in December?
Give q direct water route from Liver
pool to Duluth.
One girl suggested in answer to the lat
ter that the boat hug the coast OF Spain.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
WHEAT RECEIPTS GROWING

Receipts Of Southern wheat in Balti-
more showed IN increase last week, and
the piice had small advance The
price. howe yer, is sill nearly 10 cents n
busbel less than year ago. The high
est price paid Saturday was 72lz cents.
The lowest price was ~ cents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
KILLED sy ELtcrsiC CAR

Mic Winnie Embrick OF near Rich.
moud, Nas killed 10y u Seven Pine, clec-
tric ear Sunday. She was ON hcrwny to
teach Sunday school class. aud was
absorbed in the lesson ~ she walked
aud crossed the track ia front Of last
morning ear cut over the right eye
penetrated the brain, and she died
uuIcklN.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
AT PUBLIC AUCTION

In order Ia close out our stock OF
goods in our store nj Shackrtt, Stat
ford county. we will sell same for cash nt
public auction. commencing Thursday,
September %. at 10 a. IN. The stock
co ,sists of general merchandise aud ON
braces almost every article kept m "A
country store.
Shacklctt Il Co.
Shacklctt, Va.
luu1I 81
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
TOBACCO PROSPECTS POOR

Tobacco men arr not optimistic over
the outlook Tor the growing crop Of to
barco ON account of the frequent and
severe ,iin- IL sicarcd that thccrop ~
hrn damaged In addition 10 this, it *
said. many planters have lost portion
of their crop 10y being washed out 10y
lrc-hcts
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
MCUE FARM NOT SOLD
Said Purchase Was Declined Because Mel. Oes
Will Not Work There

Mayor Riddick. of Norfolk. has been
offered the McCne farm in Albcrmarle
county for $1,000 He was about To
buy when it came 10 his knowledge that
since the tragic happenings Of last year.
when Samuel Mct'ue murdered his VIE.
no negro would venture on the place
thus making it impossible Ia secure help
This caused the Mayor To .cnapge hi-
mind, it il said, rs regards the propOs-
ed purchase
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
COWBOYS CHASE ELEPHANTS
The Uuant Animals Were Roaming Around Nesr
Alexandria.

Pawnee Bill aud four oi his cow BOYS
lett Alexandria at O'Clock Sunday
morning to capture the tramp elephants
that were trying 10 find their way
back To India from somewhere ~ Alex
andria county. Mai Lille hoped To have
the wanderers herdcd before night, and
had selected five ui his best horses Tor the
chase.
The first plan oi the Luna Park man
agement WAS To hire horses on the other
side uf the river for the cowboys. but the
major announced that any leahltten
gray named pobhin. or any oil his cOu
sins. would be- So afraid Of the elephants
that il would be- impossible Tor the cow
boys To get within roping distance.
Mai. Lille ordered four oi his cowboys
To take their horses, go To Alexandria,
and be- ready at All early hour that morn
ing 10 begin the chase. Pawnee Bill went
over to Alexandria at q o'clock, and
one hour later he Joined his cowboys
ia the elephant hunt
Mai. Lille had his blacksmiths making
elephant shackles for the beasts II he
should catch them.
The Luna Park scouts said that they
knew within three miles OF where the
iugitiyes were.
ONE CAPrt RED.
After about two hours work Pawnec
Bill and Mexican Joe got in touch with
the elephant Jennie. The capture WAS
accomplished with the assistance OF
Mexican .Ioe's lasso Both men had had
considerable experience with elephants
and little difficulty WAS experienced III
making it impOssible.by means oichalns,
Tor the captured beast To escape
Frank Rowe, son OF the owner oi the
farm on which the elephant was found.
had great scare. He ran into one OF
the elephants in an open field and was
chased by the animal quarter Of annie.
During the early morning the elephant
ran amuck in a hog pen on CORTLAND
smiths farm and wrecked it, releasing
the hogs
one elephant il still ut large. The
cowboys could not remain over as they
had to Join their show al Havre-de-gr grace,
Md, Monday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
TIIE FAIR.

Our Agricultural Fair this year
will be unusually attractive The
management have tried to repair
any errors and mistakes of omission
and commission in all its depart
ments. They have worked and arr
working with much energy and good
Judgment So as to make this fair the
most successful one ever held here.
The brass band, the balloon, the
merry-go-round, the Ferris wheel. the
fat woman and the skeleton man,
with many other side shows, will all
be there in full, ready for the sight
seers. The ladies department will be
full to completion with a large mum
Der of added attractions. The a@ri-
cultural farming and mechanical eX-
hibit will be good The horses, eat
tie, poultry and other stock will be-
worth travelling miles to see. The
racing is promised to be- an especial
attraction, good purses and splendid
horses. And now with good crops
aud with pockets lull OF Uncle Sans
currency, omr farmers and Others
should come in large crowds. And
here we urge upon our own town
people, our merchants manufacturers
and business men. they should give
all encouragement to this fair They
should go, and let theiremployeesgo
by giving them holiday. Shut W
shop and go-certainly one day
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28

The Illinois Republican Conven-
tion was almost as much Cannon
led as the last Congress.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28

Hoke Smith may be all that was
said of him, but he is to be governor
OF Georgia lust the same.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
WANT TO BUY NICE FARM

Near Fredericksburg Give cash price
and full particulars. Address Sidney A.
Martin, 800 Lancaster Ave, Philadel-
phia, Pa. a23-3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
MONDAY, SEPT. II, 1906,

AT O'Clock u. IN, the following tracts
of lands, all of which are situate IN SAID
county, near Spotsylvania Court House.
First-Fiity and three-quarter acres OF
land. part OF what is known as Dover
tract. situate ON Main road leading from
SpOtsylyania e. III To Smells, ing part
OF land less Dover b, lght by Jilson
W. Jctt Of e. r. Andrews and wife, as
shown by deed OF date August -. lS92.
Second-One hundred and five acres OF
land. situate in said county of SpOtsyl-
wanna, adjoining the lands Of e. Il. An
drews. Derry Jones and others, being
same land conveyed JilsOn W. Jett 10y
A. Is. Rawlings. trustee, by deed oi date
February |, 1896.
Third-One acre OF land. with dwell
ing thereon, adjoining above first tract
on three sides and the Sylyana church
lot on the other side being tract Of
land conveyed Jison Jett by Oscar
Holmes and wife by deed Of date Janu-
airy 10. 1903. This il desirable property.
highly improved.
Terms-Half cash, balance in six and
twelve months time, with interest from
date of sale and deferred payments Sc
cured by retention of title or deed Of
trust, or all cash may be- paid at the
option OF the purchaser
Frederick W Coleman,
Lee j. Graves,
Special Commissioners.
In the clerks Office Of the Circuit
Court OF the county OF Spotsylvania.
Jett Ct ais, plaintiffs, against Jett,
admx., ct ais, defendants. !, T. A. IIar-
ris, clerk of the said court, do certify
that the bond required OF the special
commissioners by the decree rendered in
said cause on the 18th day Of August, 1906,
has been duly given. Given under my
hand az clerk OF the said court. this 10th
day OF August, 1906
II A. Harris, Clerk
ouI 1 a.. a.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28

Murphy announces "a sentiment in
Tammany Hall for Hearst, while
Hearst apparently refuses to nurse
one for Murphy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28

Mr.. jerome accuses Mr.. Hearst Of
sterility when it comes to brain mat
ter. What does that matter in New
York so long as William Randolph
is not barren of dollars?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28

Mountain guides are justified in charg-
ing steep prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
CLOTHING

All lots that are broken in sizes, 4
light and medium weights and
among them are some heavy s
weights, but they all must 20. p
Mems Suits that are a bar &
gain Mt $3.50, Sli and $l5
3 now 70 fOr................... $3.50
Mems Double-breasted Three
Button Sack. dark and gray e
worsted, very stylish, s., $3.50
and $40, to close ont at. g. 90 r
A lot OF all wool Cashmere, Il
Just the thing for q business
suit worth from $50 to $50,
nOw...................... 500 q
One lot that were from $40 4
to $3.50. reduced TO 1925 and a
SSl6O. All wool, unlined Blue
Serge Coats and Coats and
Vests, were S27j and 80 80, a
now 90 for $500 and $3.50. n
Black and Gray Alapaca Coats &
cut TO 81, $1.25 and $3.50. d
Youths Suits all reduced to 4
nearly One-half pIice. n
Ladies Mems and Children's 8
4 OxfOrds. This line we want to =
clean out entirely Sizes are y
somewhat broken, but if we
have your size and can suit you
the price will be no obstacle. 3
~ pair white canvas Oxfords Z
left, sizes from 4 to S,reduced to q
59c. ~ pair white OxfOrds. 3
Goodyear welt, al sizes, worth 4
81 90, now 81 20. Our line of 4
q high shoes are strictly first q
class; nothing cheap but the s
Y price. Ladies and mems I'M I
n derwear. straw hats for men Z
and children and many other 3
articles we haven't space to
mention. but everything is re-
q duced aud you will be surprised i
to find that your wants can be
supplied at such a little cost.
q Remember, there is a time limit
to this opportunity, so come
nearly.
'OStOn Variety StOr.
300 Commerce st.
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VIM. Livingston

Contractor and Builder Fredericks
burg, Va. Fully equipped for all
kind of work in the building line
Business ofllce-Room ID. Enterprise
building.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
Sale at Public Auction
OF
HIGHLY DESIRABLE REAL ESTATE

Situate near SpOtsyIyanla tourt HOUSE,
Virginia
By direction OF decree Of date August
:. 1906, in the chancery cause ui Jet et.
air. ". lett admtX, et ais, depending
in the Circuit Court Of Spotsylyania
county. Virginia, the undersigned special
commissioners will offer for sale at pub
liz auction Mt the front door oi the
Courthouse OF Spotsylvania county, Nir-
ginia. ON
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
w. s. EMBREY

W ~ N4A11ASH =
Successor to Embrey & Bergman !
Dealer in Railroad Cross Ties, Cedar
Posts, Spokes and Hoops. Keeps
constantly on hand large supply of
Balcd Hay and Mill Feed. Office NJ ar
Railroad Depot, fredericksburg, Va
Alec A0ent for Pace Wire Fe1en e.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-08-28
VIRGINIA NEWS

h \. Davis has purchased the Scgar
field in lrhanna, about 20 acres Tor
- 600
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-04-20
Satisfactorily Adjusted.

Here, stormed the irate We
man as she descended on the edit
or, Look at that! What do you
mean by saying that when the
guests at our silver wedding an
niversary celebration presented
us with that beautiful silver SER
vice we were duly appreciative?"
"Why!-hy!" said the morti-
fed editor. Il wrote that as
plainly as typewriter could
make it duly appreciative' and
now do you know what am
going to do?"
Z NO"
I'm going to the proofroom,
and I'm going to do that head
proofreader what he failed to do
to that misleading word:"
"And what's that?"
KNOCK L out Of it."
And Mrs. Snabberly went a.
way satisfied.