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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-13
Manassas. Va, April 3, 1907.


4 JAkD
To the Voters of the 18th Congressional
District:
Having determined TO be a candidate
for the Democratic nomination for Con
g-ess from the 18th Congressional Dis
trict-
| respectfully solicit the support Of the
Democratic voters OF the District at the
Primary election TO be held June thu.
18th, 1907. II the people of the District
shall deem me worthy Of the high honor
OF bearing the Democratic flag In the
contest for Congress, it shall b. the
ambition OF my life to prove worthy of
their confidence and support.
Respectfully,
K. l.. Gordon, Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-13
CARD

To the Democratic Voters OF Orange
County:
Sensible of the confidence heretofore
imposed In me by the people of Orange
county, with desire to use the ex-
perience gained in the House of Delegates
Tor the benefit Of my people, hereby an
nounee that am a candidate for re-
election, subject to the ratification OF a
Democratic primary or whatever means
the County Committee should decide upon
to select a candidate
tp G. c. Taliaierro.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-13
.lCNRD
CANpIDATESCARn

- T" T" = # = = u I'D
To the Democratic voters ofthe EIGHTH
Congressional District of Virginia:
hereby announce nv candidacy for
the Democratic nomination for Conunas.
from the Eighth Congressional District
and In so doing desire to say that h
chosen at the forthcoming Primary. it
shall be my constant aim and endeavor
10 represent faithfully the interests OF the
entire District.
n the course Of the campaign, 1 shall
endeavor 10 address and meet a. MANY
OF the voters as possible in order that we
may get better acquainted with each 9th.
er. earnestly solicit the support of nv
fellow Democrats.
Respectfully,
{. {. Carliu.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-13

tiOb. hsieby hnh6Ghos 6glsd a rgtJi,
Notc Tor Supervisor OF Rerklcv district.
cpotSylNonia county. subject e. n,.mo-
cratic primary. II ono il or,l,.r,~i. and
prVmiss'. II elscted. 10 dis harry, the duti,,.
oi the office To the h.rSt of my ability.
Respectfully,
iell-tt l.. NJ. smith
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-13
TWO MILES A MINUTE
Christie Tests Automobile to be Used
In French Races.

In French Races.
New York, June IA speed Of
more than two miles a minute over
Long Island roads was made by the
car which Walter Christie Will drive
IN the Grand Prix race In France next
month The trial was the last OF sew
eral which have been made IN the past
Few days and on Wednesday Christie
and his machine will sail for France.
The trial was made over measur-
cd course in Nassau county. Several
times the mile was covered in a frac.
ton above 30 seconds. Then after the
car had been tested out II was sent
away To a flying start and crossed the
hnish line inside of half a minute.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-13

The Free Lance Il prepared to do all
kinds OF Job printing In first-class style
ut moderate prices
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-13
TO THE VOTERS OF STAFFORD
COINTY

desire to announce my candidacy for
the position OF treasurer OF Stafford coun-
~ in the election in November. / solicit
yonr support and promise II elected to
faithfully perform the duties OF the office.
sl-ltd W. ID. Reamy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-13

To the Voters of HARDWOOD District
Stafford County.
l hereby announce myself candidate
Tor the Office of supervisor. and ask
your support. Respectfully,
j novl j. W. Hall
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-13
ISM SENATORIAL DisTRiCT PIT
MARY NOTICE

At a meeting Of the chairneh of the
Democrats County Committees of the
counties of loniSa. SuotSylvania. Stat
lord and the city of fredericksburg. heidi
IA the city ot fredericksburg ou the 9Th
day of May. 1907. IL was determined
that a primary h.. held ON Aux. 9th.
1907. Tor the nomination of Democrats.
candidate for State senator of the 18th
Senatorial district of Virginia. and the
undersigned chairnen pSIsvtfully request
all persons who d,'~lp, Ia h,some candi-
dates Tor the nomination at such cl,S.tiou
to submit their intention IN writing To
the undersigned cbairmen at least thirt.
days prior To the 9Th OF August. 1907.
Signed ". T.. Bihh.
Chairman hmOcratic COMMITTEES. Louis,,
County.
G. II. Massey.
Chairman Democratic COMMITTEE. Spot
sNivania County.
X. II. L. Chichester.
Chairman Democratic Committee. stat
ford County.
Chairman Democratic Committee of CITY
OF fredericksburg. Il
DEMOCRATS. TAKE NOTICE
NJ JOINT meeting of the committees,
oi the counties of stafford and King
1sOrge. held on May 2Sth. 1907. jun,
| t'th was nNcd upon - the day upon
which a primary viii b.. held Tor tho
nomination of the h.mocratic ,andidat.,
Tor the HouS'' OF Delegates from stafford
and Ming George. and an Democrats de-
string to- bs-'pm" candidates Wen. r.nil,sl
to give motive ma writing To- II. T. tar
nett. chairman of the Democrats com
iuittse oi King teorge county. and to r.
/ H. l.. Chichester. chairman of TIA. Demo.
cfatw COMMITTEE, ot stafford county. q,
I their intention Ia h.~,ome candidates M
such primary. ON or before June Sth
lHt. and 20 accompany said motto,
with a remittance of $50 To each of said
ehairmeu To d,fray the expenses of said
primary. II only one candidatrgiv,S the
nVulnd notice he will be- declared tn,
nominee of the party and no primary
viii be- held.
H. r. Garnett.
| Chairman. Democratic COMMITTEES. kinp
George County.
R.H.L. Chichester
/ Chairman. Democratic COMMITTEE. St,f
l"iu county III
ACARD.
To the Voters of Spotsylvauia and
| frNierick Shurg
hereby announce myself as candi
date for the House of Delegates from
TINS legislative District. subject To- a
Democratic primary. and r,spStfull,
solicit your support. Ii nominated and
elected. | shall do my best to advan~,
the interests of both county and CITY
during my term of office.
Respectfully.
c. O'Conor Goolrick.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-13
FOR SUPERVISOR OF BERKLEY
DISTRICT

Having been reliably informed that Mr.
l.. q. Maddox does not want the posi-.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-13
"A.
Beautiful Shoe
Makes a Woman Attractive

Ladies know what a stylish. we'll
shOd foot means \ swell shoe tones
up the entire costume and stamps
the wearer rs being well dressed. We
SSeep our fingers on the pulse of every
dependable SQUIRE Of shoe supply in
the country. We gather in the
worthy styles rs soon as produced;
We mark them in plain figures AT
live and let live prices and guaran-
tee every pair TO be as represented.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-13

70 oeorslans Mr.. Roosevelt Declared
That the Nations Safety Rests With
the NaVy-Spoke Of Income Taxes
20 Editors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-13

Haywood's Counsel Prepare Way TO
Show outrsues Were the Result Of
Plot Against the Western Federation
OF Miners.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-13

and Steam Fittings Freezers and Water Cooers
81, 900 worth OF New and High Grade Articles to
be closed out at once az Il sacrifice. The greatest
opportunity for merchants and consumers ever
offered in this section
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-06-13
DEMOCRATS. ZANE NOTICr

Chairman Democratic Committee of CITY
Of fredericksburg. /,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-28

and precaution. He was unusually. IN
te!ligent that ground hog, and, had
he lived. some ct his descendants Hlii5h +
have assembled In the scale OF animal
life, s}5.ts II ~
AS it was however. thcil:ttle chick
en-loyer grew too fat and heavy on
bis abundance. and he finally became
lazy and indlTerent8to the dangers
which might beset his path to the
hen house. 81,
Saturday night, woe betide the
night he fell asleep after ne had
gorged himself on the latest hen ne
could ind, and when he awoke IT was
In happier land,
The eastern sky was becoming
streaked with gray when the family
rooster drowsily bethought him that y
was close upon the time 70 Z herald y e
approach of DAWN He}fllunble ed 70
himself about the cares q his q ,il e, Sc
hold. but his sense OF duty iinallypr'e-
vailed against the desire for another
map. lie napped his Wings and crowed,
~ tho cocks third CROW the mems , 9er
stirred themselves, " being near TIME
| for them 10 begin laying eggs for the
day. The8other barnyara fowls stsus'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-28
JOLLY HOUSE PARTIES
IN PRINCE EDWARD
Mrs. Paulett Entertains Large,
Company at The Naples.
Another at Poplar Hill.
Especial to The Times-1oispatch.]

Especial to Tie Times-1)ispatch.]
IIANPD EN- SIDNEY. VA. July 27.-
Two very jolly house parties are in
progress in this vicinity Just now, one
at THE Naples, the home of Mrs.
mo Venable. where Mrs. Sallie Pau
lett is entertaining large party of
young people, and the other at Pop
lar Hill," where Miss Lucie Dunning-
ton has number of her Young friends.
At the latter place are Miss Pines, of
Petersburg; Miss Louise Shields, and
Messrs. Wingo, johnson and Ol'erral'l
Of Richmond Hay rides between the
respective places, lawn parties, theatri-
Gals, dancing, riding anu driving are
the order CT the DAY.
On yesterday. a game OF baseball was
played between the two parties, the
necessary complement being gotten
from local talent. Rev. +. II. Mcicaden
occupied the second bag for the Pau
lett party. DR.. McFade1 was on the
college team In his days at college,
and was much at home on the college
diamond. The game was called on ac-
/ count OF rain at the ending Of the sew
orth inning with the score TO 3 in
| favor Of The Naples" w. p. Warren,
| Of the college team Of 1906, did the
4 twirl!ng for The Naples" and Smith
! Of fredericksburg College for "Th.a
4 Poplar Hill" aggregation.
/ The entire household from each
/ place, as we'll as the residents Of the
1 Hill. formed an enthusiastic band o
4 rCotcrs,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-28
SENDS OUT TROUSERS
HE: GETS BACK PANTS
Young Man Tries spurned Gar.
ment On in Court to Prove
Contention.

u. # a . D
ATLANTIC CITY. July 27,--To settle the
question OF ownership Of nair OF trous-
ers, Magistrate De Hart compelled spencer
finnie, a young man OF sporting procllNi-
Ties, TO try on the pants" in court. The
change was made in fun view OF the court
10 prevent any attempt TO bag" the knees
of the trousers In dispute or otherwise
spoil their MT but women spectators were
carefully excluded.
Finnic asserted that he had taken Il pair
of/$b trousers 10 q tailor for pressing. lie
testified TO his belief that in return lie had
received pair OF "a pants" and he sought
to force the return OF his original garments.
BcnJamin Godstcin the accused tailor,
declared thar the pants More the ones
Brought to his place by Finnic, and 10 prove
his contention that the garment belonged To
the complainant, asked that he be forced II
pui them on
GoidStoin aud his lawyer averrcd that the
trousers We're a perfect III, but the magis,
trate found several wrinkles in the rear OF
the garment and held the tailor under bal
until the matter could be settled properly
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-28
THlEVING GROUNDING SLEPT q
AND CHICKENS CRONVAGAIN
Fat and DroWsy On His Abundance ProWler Took
Nap and Woke Up to Find Himself Divided
Into Several Sections
Into Several Sections

After having been caused continual
worry and anxiety aud pccuniary loss
by the dcpredations Of Il ground hog,
which had developed q peculiar and
uncommon fondness for her prize
chickens, Mrs, George ". Paisley, man
ufacturer Of certain brands Of short
ching for bread, had the heart-felt sat
isfact!on Of seeing the little preface
Gus animal slaughtered by her dogs,
Mrs. Easlcy lives bn Ncnabc Street,
where she runs g chicken farm on a
small scale, THE feathered beings are
the pride of her heart, and they fat
ten daily at her hands, she shows
them a world of care and attention,
and they arc known around the COM
Iinunity as the prize fowls OF that
Ineighborhood. SO thought. the ground
hog too, and he was in the habit OF
making nightly visltations. devourin2
one or more fat hens Of ROSTERS AT
loyary visit, lie waxed healthy on such
Ia comfortable and easy living, his only
fear being, very likely, that his ,lp-
willing ppovider might go out of the
/ business. Traps innumerable were sci
tfor him, but he was too wary, and lie
4a9oided Them all with diligent car,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-28
THE BULLET CAME OUT
AFTER LAPSE OF YEARS.
Especial to The Timcs-Dispatch1
u III o IL ~.

Il I Special to The Timcs-Dispatchl
Y BRISTOL VA. July ETA thirty
eight calibre bullet which had been
An the right hip of John w. ,Emmert of
.Bristol. since the dark days of the
Civil War, when the SIXTY third Ten
lnesee Regiment was encamped near
fDrewry's Bluff. came out this week Of
Its own accord. 1t had been in the
hip since October ii. 1862. and during
the last twenty years had been a
source of almost constant pain to the
wounded men. causing him loss OF
sleep many nights. The pains were
accompanied by throbbing SENSATIONS
during the last three weeks. The ball
WAS fired by one of General Buffers
fmen. who were engaged in digging a
canal at Dutch Bend, on the James
River. The aged veteran feels greatly
relieved, and believes that the fact
that he is rid of the source of much
annoying pain will add a decade to his
life.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-28
BEACH PARIS POPULAR.
Travel This Year Has Alrcnhy Broker

Travel This Ycnr Has Already Broken
Previous Records.
The travel TO Beach Park "a, the
Twilight Limited and on other special
trains las already broken the patk s
record BY several thousand pas&en-
gers Practically every day this season
special trains have been run TO Beach
Park carrying. Sunday school and other
excursions. The Twilight Limited,
which leaves Fourteenth Street sta
ton every afternoon in the week al
$3.50 o'clock has carried more patrons
to the park already this season than
was carried IN the two previous sea-
sons.
4 weekly average OF 1900 passcn-
gers have patronincd the Twilight
Limited this season. This is an tn-
crease Of about 400 a week over last
season, and double that Of the pre-
vous season. a total monthly aver
age OF nearly 5000 have patron2ed
the special trains to Beach Park This
is an increase of ESQ over last sea :
sons travel The special morning
trains this season have averaged from
600 to 700 passengers daily. The
daily total for the morning trains and
the Twilight Limited for this season
is from 500 to 800.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-28
WEEK Al 1DLE,vOOD.


Sacred Concerts VIII lie Given Asntn
To-day.
TWO sacred concerts Will he EVEN
to-day In lakewood The first VIII pe
In the afternoon from 4 to ofcipeh,
and the second in the evening from )
to 10 o'clock. Professor lSessnicl anu
His band will give both concerts
Miss Gladys Clarke VIII head The DIE
double free vaudeville bill IN the sum
mer theatre all this week. MISS
Clarke is a member of the coinp,nnS
known as Clarke, Bergernan and Ma
honey, singing and dancing conc
dians. I'll
Morzellc ana Wolfe, in triple bar
act arc leaders IN their line and come
here With the highest praise from the
critics Of Northern cities where they
baNc been seen this season.
q The two Franchises who Will be a
feature Of this weeks bill, are known
as the honeless pair. They are cont9r-
tionists. and their act IS said to be
one OF the most mysterious ever setn
on the stage.
New moving pictures VIII complete
the bill III the summer theatre,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-28
JA|LER COGB|lL
ARRESTS BOOKER.
One Of Five Colorcd Men Who
Overpowered Hin is
Behind Bars.

fsnecia, ia Tbe i'i,,,cs- pispateh.,

.IEft NSHcr1nl 10 II he 4tllllCS-lplSliultil'y
CHESTERFIELD Z. H., VA, July
4 27.--N1r. N. II. Cogbill, county jailer
about midnight last night put III Jail
Wilton Booker, one OF the i've coiofed
men who ovcrpowered him and cs-
capped from jail in january, 1901, and
who has since boon ut large, News
was received by telephone yesterday
that Booker was supposed to have
lately returned TO his fathers home
near Bon Air, and under coNcisof dark
ness. Mr.. Cugbi'i went Mlths Police
man Finn. OF Forest Hill last night,
Gnd giving his man a surprise, cap
tured him in bed, Booker WAS serving
q Jail term for misdcmeanor ut the
time of his escape He will probably
now be tried for felonous assault upon
The iailer.
The county road superintendent is
locating his convict camp near tho
courthouse to-day. preparatory to
Eravcling the roau from here to Cen
tralia. which wori5 viii Begin Monday.
Eravclled the hlglwaS should mako
a fine showing against the large
gathering expected here on August list
sn attendance upon the farmers nsti-
tute and basket picnic arranged for
that day.
A suit against the Southern Rail-
1 way Company for $1,000 fire damages
was filed yesterday by Hunsdon Cary,
attorney for Stafford Phillips.
Mrs. w. A. Cheatwood and family.
Mrs. Hugh j. Paylor and children. and
] Mrs. Richard NJ .A..uerson and daugh-
ter. of Richmond, yesterday arrived
at the Courthouse Hotel here, where
they will board during tho summer.
Other guests from Richmond arc ca
spected on August LIST.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-28
gled from their sleep; the birds ..wit

.gled from their sleep; the birds wit
tered from the treetops. the family
awoke, and the dogs began to bark,
Through all the early morning din the
grounding slumbered peacefully on.
There were no daily cares needing his
attention. and he never turneda hair
a slight breeze Gcrept up from the river
and to the noses OF the dogs It waited
"a strange scent. They snuffed the air
In ,bewildcrmelnt. The scent grew
stronger and stronger and then in
front nf tho Renhouse they found Its
source. The tragedy was over In a
few moments. and the soul of the
chicken-fed grounding awoke in the
blessed land where all good ground
+ hogs go.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-28
a Wartime Mule.

The late Col. j. r. Alrich, Of SPOT
sylvania county, Va. Who died at his
.nomc-Arich, Na.-on July goth last.
HID in his possession an old mule
who saw service in the Civil War,
and the &C. s." brand on her flank
can be plainly seen to-day.
This mule has been kept by Col
Alricll since the Civil War. and while
She does no work, is able to walk
around the farm
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-28
AND LANDSLIDE
BURY RAILROAD TRACK S

I Special to The Times-Dispatch.1 80
= MONTERREY, VA, July 27.-Persons
coming in from the valley Of the
tGreenbrier report serious damage and
Inconvenience on account of a water
spout on the Coal ana IRON Railroad
between Durbin and Elkins Trains
are shut out from the southern terms
nus by an immense landslide. which
will require two or three weeks to re-
move. The slide is in a deep cut.
about one-fourth of mile long and
the track is buried toaa depth ranging
from ten to forty feet Supplies for
the numerous lumber camps along the
line are obtained with much difficulty.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-28

. Governor Curtis Guild, of Massachu-
setts accompanied by members Of his
STAFF, who will visit the Jamestown
Exposition on August 1sth, Massachu-
setts Day, will not come by Richmond
as he had Originally, planned Hotel
quarters had been reserved here by d.
rection OF Governor Guild, but the or
der has been cancelled,
Governor Glenn. of North Carolina.
with his staff and distinguished party
Of 'offlcials and citizens, vii! go 70
jamestown on August 18TH North
tives are there Governor Swanson will
give a Joint reception In their honor,
This will take place on the night
/ Of August 1ath in the Virginia Build.
participate in the festivities, and Will
remain at the exposition for three
l5dayS.is }.8lf 5#
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-28
Chursc and Pr0of,

Jimmie: | see you're fond of the
ladies. Uncle Henry,
Uncle Henry: Young Man, l-er--
neyor--
Jimmie. Get OUT There's a
females figure on this penny sou
gimme, an ma says you squeeze every
penny you get Illustrated Bits,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-28
EOY REFUSES A DRINK;
STRANGER FIRES An HIM

SALISBURY. N. c., July 27.-Whitc-
head McKinziel, aged fifteen years, a
well-known Salisbury lad, was fired
upon at the Southern passenger station
here yesterday afternoon BY an UNI
known travelling man, who was under
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-28
Southern Bells Manager.
Snecial to The Times Dis,atrh

SALISBURY, N. G., July 27.-Enec-
tive August 1st Mr.. S. II. Wiley OF
this city, has been appointed by Super
antendent NJ 3. Spier as manager OF
the southern Bell Telephone Company
an Salisbury. Mr.. Wiley succeeds Nlr
p. c. Land, resigned. under whose
management the Salisbury exchange OF
the company has been greatly improved
and enlarged. The newly-appointed
manager is weil-known citizen OF
this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-28
Ample Apology.

A small boy was overheard calling
his grandfather an old fool, Fills
mother. after Furnishing him, sent him
In to. beg his grandfathers pardon,
AMI heard him say between, sobs,
Grandfather, I'm sorry you're such
an old fool."--The Circle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-28
Rack NJ In. Old plucr.

Mr.. William NJ Miller is with the
Z. B. TAYLOR Company after an alb
sence from the city of two years. Mr..
Miller was connected with this firm for
twenty years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-28
I.u,,n Party q Success.

The lawn party given by Mrs. Ed
dington and the residents of West
Main Street in West End School yard
vas a decidad success. About $50
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-28

the Influence Of liquor. The lad was
asked by the stranger to take drink,
and when he refused the travelling nun ,gl,
ball went Wild. The stranger escaped.
Arizona republican., 1907-05-16

tations. and was . fitting close to the
finest musical program that has beer
given In Phoenix for many a day. The
boys In the vested choir have worked
hard and faithfully and much praise ts
due them for their fidelity To the work.
There In no sweeter sight In any
church on n Sunday morning than Ga
see the little heads bent over the rails
ms the prayers are read and to watch
the becoming reverence on the child
ish faces during the service. God bless
the boys,
But the faithful, conscientious train
err the sacrificing. competent teacher.
rarely gets the glory but nearly al
ways what blame nccrues. Professor
Todd has worked honestly for the
benefit OF his boy choir. Seldom re-
himself. and never forget
ting himself, he has been through the
months OF weary work always the
same careful, considerable instruc-
tor. thoughtful Of all his help
err. he deserves more credit
than the unobservinE listener
might understand, That the Doris
opera house was filled for his con.
cert was due to the confidence Phoe.
nix people have In his fine ability a.
n teacher. And outside OF his pub
lie work. Il is probable that no more
capable musician ever came 10 Phoe-
nix. or Is likely tn come. than genial
ChOirmaster Todd.