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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT
coIsman-GMs

Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Jackson Graves ol
this city, have issued cards for the mar
rage OF their daughter, Miss Alice Teas
dale Graves, to- Mr. Thomas stokeley
Coleman. OF Spotsylvania c. II.
The ceremony will take place at 4:3O
o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Jan, l4th'
1908, at the Baptist church, In Freder'
icksburg
The bride-to-be ia the eldest daughter
of Mr.. Lee ]. Graves and is an exceeding
ly attractive and accomplished young
lady. Mr.. Coleman Is a prominent law.
yer OF Spotsylvsnia and was elected
Commonwealth attorney OF the county
at the November election.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
SUDDEN DEATH
M. Wyatt, Of Spotsykanls, Expired HSs
Sunday.

Mr.. Frank Wyatt died at the home OF
Mr.. Emmett l.. Allison on the Boulevard
Sunday morning at 8 o'clock, aged -
Years. He came here Friday night from
a sanitarium at Takoma Park, Washing
ton. and was taken suddenly vi. result
iug In bis death. His home was IN spot
sylvania county, near LeavelPs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allison accompanied the
remains To Portsmouth, where a son
and daughter of Mr.. Wyatt reside and
where the interment will take place de
il survived by bis wife and two children
who reside at Portsmouth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
OFFICERS ELECTED

Friday night Stonewall Lodge No. l.,
Sons OF Sobriety, elected the following
officers: President, NJ. l.. Lathram; vice
president, VIM. G. 0'Donnell; attorney
w. C. Shepherd; chaplain, Geo. A. Mills;
secretary, W. J. McCslley; treasurer, W.
e. Brooks; conductor, Thomas y.
Wright; assistant conductor, VIM. G.
O'Donnell. Jr.; guard, Jno. Aldridge;
trustees, NJ L. Lathrsm, James W.-Mus-
selman and w. c. Shepherd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
cb,rdWIfe Shoots Herself

Pittsburg. Pa. Dec. 30 = Estella
Hartzell. child-wl;e of George B. Hart
zell. killed herself because she could no
longer endure being left alone at night.
The couple we're married last August
and have been living at Wilmerding, a
suburb. The husband is employed as
a night brakeman in the pennsylvania
railroad yards and failed to heed the
plea of his wife, who was only sixteen
wears old. that he quit and seek DAY
employment. AS a result she sno'
herself.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31

Paris. Dec. S0.-Pascal Berjonaeau'
su inventor exhibited before the post
master general and a number OF per-
sons Interested in scientific investisa-
ton new telephotoeraphy apparatus
which can be adapted to the wireless
system or TO the ordinary telegraph
wire system. He transmitted the PIC
ture OF the postmaster general without
the aid Of wires from one end OF the
hall to the oth-r. The inventor claims
that distance does not interfere with
the effectiveness OF his method. Pho
tographs. he Gays. can be sent by II
between New York and Paris.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
MASONIC OFFICERS

Thu following officers were enstalled
at the Masonic Lodge Friday night:
c. X. Howard. worshlpiul master; J
Ed. Timberlake, senior warden; h. NJ.
Young. Jr., junior warder; Alwyn Humid
ley. treasurer; S. B. Quinn. secretary; j.
5. Woods, senior deacon; G. K. Swift
Junior deacon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
NIECE OF PRESIDENT TYLER DEAD

Mrs. Lstitia Tyler Semple, niece OF
President John Tyler and mistress oil the
White House during President Tyler 8
term, died at the Louise Home, Wash
ington, Sunday, aged 81 years. The
body will be taken To Williamsburg, Va,
for interment. For many years Mrs.
Semple had lived at the Louise Home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE

Misses Shepherd aud Mr.. and Mrs
Philip N. Stern were host and hostesses
Of a progressive euchre party OF ten
tables. at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. W. Shepherd, Sr., Friday evening
There were about fifty guests present
Mrs. May Embrey Rowlett won the LIST
ladies-prirs, Mrs. S 5 Bradford the End
Mr.. ] Stansbury Wallace LIST gentlemans
aud Mr.. W. J. Ford 2nd. Dainty refresh
menta were served during the evening.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
DEADLY FL0BERT RIFLE
Eiuht-Year-old Boy Accidentally Shot
and Killed His Mother.

Stroudsburg, Pa, Dec. 30. - Mrs.
George Hoenshilt, of Scranton, was
accidentally shot and killed here by
her eight-year-old son Lewis. Mrs.
Hoenshilt. who was visiting her father,
Samuel Edlnger. was talking to a
friend over the telephone when her
son, who had previously been shooting
at mark with hobert rife, came into
the room and pointing the gun at her
pulled the trigger. A bullet struck
Mrs. Hoenshilt in a vital spot and she
lived but a short time. The boy
Thought the gun was empty.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
DEATH or Mr.. R. H. H0uSeW0R1h

Mr.. R. II. Homework died lev
nights ago at his home. Ia Orange coun-
ty. Of pneumonia. aged ~ years. He Is
survived by two children, two brothers
and seven grandchildren.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
THeAT0 PROGRAM

Bandit King.
Straw Hat Factory at Florence.
Servants Vengeance.
Washing Badly Marked.
Song-When the Frost Is on the Pump
kin. =.
Matinee Wednesday and Saturday al
ternoon. Admission to matinee DC. 70
all
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
NO KING GEORGE COURT IN JANUARY

January not being under the law a
term in King George county for the trial
of civil cases In which iuries are required
and the Commonwealth attorney. OF
that county having informed Judge
Mason there are no criminal cases to be
tried. no court will be held there In jan
nary
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
K. OF P. OFFICERS ELECTED

Knights OF Pythias elected the follow
ing officers Thursday night;
j. B. Proctor, c. c.; ". c. Shepherd,
V. c.; s. W. Merkle. prelstei j. L. Ma
son. NJ. OF W.; ]. II. Robinson, NJ. OF f.;
james X. Leitch, NJ. OF 4.
II F Proctor, N. at A; NJ. J. Littrell,
I a. l. G. Helm, o. g.; J. II. Robin
son representative to grand lodge, which
meets At Clifton Forge, Va, on May
Goth; ]. T. Jones, alternate.
Christmas day a committee from the
lod0a looked alter wives OF deceased
memhers and remembered them with
suitable donations.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
Chas. M. Stieff,
headquarters For
Building Materials

I keep all kinds Of North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber, dressed ana
addressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash.
Doors, and Blinds. Lime, Cement,
Calcine Plaster, Plsstering Hair,
Building and Paving Brick. Tin and
iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
rinds Reedy-Mixe Paints and Dry
Paint, Linseed Oil Turpentine, Dryer
Varnish and Lewis's White Lead,
Paint Brushes of ali kinds, Window
Glass and Putty, Builders Hardware
of all kinds, Tar Roofing, Shestbing
Paper and fine Brick.
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe and
rire ola Pine. E. D. Cole.
Send your job printing to The Free
LANCE. Prompt service and low prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
PROFESSOR C. DfLAvAN MONTAGUE

The many frieDds Of Nr c. Delavan
Montague. Of this city. will he pleased TO
learn that he il now a member OF the
faculty of yillanovn College Villanovs,
Pa. Mr. Montague Is graduate of the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He has
already entered upon the duties oil bis
Dew position. Mr. Montague Is now
visiting his mother here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
ryIer,s granddaughter Assaulted.

washington. Dec. 30. - While re-
turning from a visit to Louise home
where she went to make a call upon
a dying aunt, Miss Letitia Tyler, o
granddaughter OF President Tyler.
was assaulted and robbed OF her purse
bv an unknown man. Miss Tylers
aunt. who was Mrs. Letitia Sample, a
niece of President Tyler died Sundav
afternoon. Miss Tyler is sixty-dve
years old and a clerk on the navy de-
nartment. Her assailant was not ap-
pretended. Mrs. Semple, during Prosl'
dent Tyler's incumhency, acted as the
mistress Of the White House.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
Kills Her to. See Child Burn.

Tamaqua, Pa. Dec. 3O.-While Mrs.
Michael Haben, of Lansford, was pour
ing kerosene on a Are she was making
It exploded. setting fire to her six
year-old daughter When the mother
saw the child In flames she fell dead
from the shock. The little girl was al
most incinerated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
DR.. JAMES \. BALL DEAD

DR.. James Fl. Ball, well-known den
fist of King George, died Wednesday
night at the residence of bis niece, Mrs
Frank Coakley, in that county, aged rs
Years. His funeral took place Friday
and interment made in the family bury
inc ground at the home of his nephew,
Mr. Hezekiah Potts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
JAILED AT STAFFORD C. n.

Thomas Henderson, colored, was put
in Jail by Justice j. ". Payne atStsh)rd
Friday for non pay ment Of $50 and costs
for being drunk aud di-orderly In the
storehouss Of Nr C. D. Green, at Brooke
on Xmas day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31

Lost, strayed or stolen-0n Dec. "a,
1907. in or near Fredericksburg. one
hound dog about eight months old, male,
black and gray tau yellow legs and sides
black and gray back, white mixture Cd
neck aud throat A reasonable reward
is offered for his return. VIM. T.PeytoD,
R. +. ID. No. 2, Fredericksburg, va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
CAPT. TAYLOR BUYS FALL HILL"

Capt. Murray F. Taylor has purchased
from Mrr. Hillyer her handsome estate,
Fall Hill" just north OF this city. TINS
Is one OF the most beautiful BONES 10 this
section.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
MRS. H. 8. FITzHUGH eNTERTAINS

Mrs. Henry B Fitzbugh delightfully."-
entertained a party OF friends at her
home. 700 Main street. Friday evening"
Dec. 9th. The refreshments we're very
elegant. A few OF her guests were rom
Richmond and the North, but her FREQ
ericksburg friends predominated-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills al,
ford quick relief for forms OF kidney and
bladder trouble. A weeks treatment
25c. Sold by NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
CORPORATION COURT

Attorney VIM. W. Butzner was ap-
pointed Saturday by the Corporation
Court guardian OF VIM. p. Hunter, a
minor at the minors request. He gave
bond for IS, 600.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
MARRIED

John Samuel and Miss hollie Bruce
both of Caroline, were married Tuesday
bys Rev. J. NJ. McMansway. Inc al,
tsndsnts were Miss Eta Lou Bruce and
Mr.. Tom Samuel.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDNGNi gAIlEYA b

Connectons az Fredericksburg With 4. ?. . 2.
&. T. and Maryland. Delaware and virginia ,'i.'
say Co. A. Orange Win sontaern H. n arc
Chesapeake & Ohio r. X.
The only line 20 the ChaneeLofsvhe sno VI"
derress Bsttedslds.
a.sssrn STANDARD Time. Daily s1ceps 5onnAs'
n x RICRARra psr Nsp--~t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
PRESENT FROM S. S. CLASS

Mrs. Thos. jackson was the recipient
Of two handsome pictures from her Sun
day school class in the Methodist Sun
day school on Xmas day, which che ap-
preciates very highly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
EGGS LOWER

Eggs have decided downward ten
dency. The highest price paid to baskets
Monday FOR strictly tresh was 20 to "a
cents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
R0CK-GUTRIDGs

William B. Rock, OF LyelPs, and Miss
Fife r. Gutridge. of King George, were
married In Washington Saturday by Rev.
G.. +. Winbigler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
PUBLIC SALE
OLA
Desirable Farm
In spOtsylvapia county, Virginia.

In Spotsylvapia county, Virginia
Pursuant to a decree OF the Circuit
court OF Sp0tsylvania county, Virginia,
entered December 2nd, 1907, IN the chan
Gerry cause OF Embrey, assignee, W. How.
ard and Others, the undersigned special
commissioner viii offer for sale before
the 'front.' door OF the courthouse At Fred
cricksburg, Virginia, on
Saturday, January, II, 1903,
at 1890 o'clock, that desirable tract 8,
land Of which Charles j. Howard 6Ir6
seized ard possessed, CONTAINING on
hundred and thirty-hye acres. no1
having on ii a fair dwelling aud -
houses and an orchard. ard zitne-
ted on the Catharpin road In SD1f-
sylyania county, Virgins. about
ten miles from fredericksburg. aud hoo<
oneand one-helf miles from the Pcf0f1.. -
Fredericksburg and Piedmont HaiIroSI
Terms OF Sale-About three hnuIr><
dollars ($t0O) cash, and the balance al
two equal annual installmnfH. D44@I(o
in one and two years time from tie d>I<,
OF the sale, the deferred payments td d.
evidenced by the purchasers bond be<<r-
ing interest from date o! the sale 81 eix
per cent. per annum, payable ANNUALLY.
and secured by deed Of trust, or one Third
cash and the balance In two equal a.
nual instruments evidenced and secur~1
as aforesaid, or oil cash at the option II
the purchaser. .,..s...' :, "a 4
This is a splendid opportunity !orsone
one to buy a good farm well located
ALVIN y EnBHEI.
Special Commissioners
In the Clerks Office OF the Circuit couf<
of the county OF Spotsylyania. Embfsy.
assignee, plaintiff, against Howard e
ais, defendants. |, T. A. Harria, clerk q ,
the said court, do certify that the bond
required Of the special Commissioners o1 +
the decree rendered in said cause on IT,
2nd day of December, 1907. ha< w.
duly given. Given under my -
clerk OF the said court, tnH0th dayS
December, 1907. $500, =.
ldIOw4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
y. II. BRULLE TO CONTINUE THE
SHOE AND HAT BUSINESS.

Having been informed that report
ia current that | will go out OF the shoe
aud hat business upon the dissolution OF
ths firm OF Brulle 4 Undertake, which
occurs January /, 1908, l beg to state
that will continue at the same loca-
t;on (921 Main street, in the same line
~ bnsiness under the name OF W. ii.
prrlle & Co. Yours to serve,
~ W. III. Brulle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Brilliant have
moved to Ashland, where Mr.. B. 10 en-
gagged in the life insurance business.
Mr.. John Solan, Jr., OF Horaell, n T.,
was guest OF his uncle, Mr. E. A. Solan,
Sunday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
BOY WANTED

Wanted, bright, active boy to learn
the printing business. Apply at Star
office.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
CALLS EXTRA SESSION
Nevada Legislature to Convene
on January IA.
PRESIDENT HITS STATE HARD
Orders Federal Troops to Remain at
GoldfieId Three Weeks n a Special
Session Of the State Legislature Is
Called.

Reno. New, Dec. 3O.-A special ses-
sion OF the Nevada legislature has
been called by Governor John Sparks.
The governor said the date of con-
vening the legislature will be Jan. IA.
The call was made at the request Of
President Roosevelt. who has notified
Nevadas governor that such action
must be taken or the troops now sta
toned at Goldheld will be removed.
Notification OF the decision TO as
semble the legislature has been trans
mitted to Washingtos County Com
missioner Rosenthal. OF Goldfeld,
whose resignation has been requested
by Governor Sparks. has refused to
yacate his Office.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
LOCAL MARKETS

Corrected by Simon Hirsh 4 Bro.'
Wheat. 30 to 81; corn. old, 65 to GO,
new SO to So; meal. 81. 60 to s1.75; oats,
AZ to so: old fowls, 8 to 81. chicken
live. 10 10 IL; dressed. ~ 70
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31

Take DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder
Pills; they are for weak back, inhamma-
ton OF the bladder, backache and weak
kidneys. Sold by NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
BATTLE WITH KNIVES

Three Men Killed and the Fourth
Badly Slas5ed.
Charlotte. N. c., Dec. S0.-A special
from Magganton says news has been
received ZION. Collettsville, Caldwell
county e&.miles from Lenoir, of a
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-31
FOR RENT

A good house and several acres OF land
within hall mile city limits. The houSS1
IL in good order. Desirable place
good tenant.
NJ. B. Rowe or B. 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-16
cuLnE.soN,s coon SENSE

IN effectively discouraging the move
ineht to have the Texas Legislature
endorse him as the Democratic cand,-
date for the presidency, Senator Cul-
berson displays his rare good sense
and establishes precedent which
should be followed generally in those
States where there is desire 10
honor a fayorite son. The Legislature
might have voted It's communication
but it would have been worth nothin,
ana would have muddlcd the political
waters, which are in greater need al
being clarified. Culberson is one OF
the strong men of the South. Car.
mack, OF Tennessee, Is another. nj.
though Il majority of Democrats saw
III to releeate him 10 private Iif,
that "Fiddling Bob Taylor nigh
shine in tie halls OF the United Stpto
senate Texas. however, will doubt
less Do more grateful to one who ha
served the people of that Common
wealth with conspicuous ability am
honor The more fact that Mr.. Cul
beraon was directly responsible for tn
death Of the resolution before 1t woul
be presented shows that he cares NOR
for party welfare than for persona
glory, even whom II Is empty.
# every Southern State is to urp
the nomination Of It's efayorite son
there will be less possibility OF Ia,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-16
run laws PROJECTION.

The Frederick sburg Free Lance says
that The Times Dispatch, in comment
ing upon the proposition of Senator
Machcn, of Alexandria, to reduce to a.
statute what is commonly known as
the .'unwrittcn law" has touched the
nth Of the whole controversy In refer
e,ice to this subject when it says that
The rule Of law which prohibits men
from avenging their own wrongs Is
based on the presumption and guaran-
tee that the law provides penalties ade-
quate to every, crime and misdemeanor.
Then quoting further from our re-
marks that The law for the protection
OF the homo is Inadequate, the FREQ
Lance says:
This is the real difficulty In tho
matter. There Is no adequate pun
ishment for many offenses which out
rage and innnme men most and
| knowing this, many men have taken,
and will continue to take. the law in
1 their own hands. The very fact that
juries ncquit men who thus violate
tho law Is conclusive Of the fact that
public sentiment demands severor
/ penalties for many oifenses on ac-
II count of which the unwritten law il
Invoked. Il must not be presumed
however, that the imposition of
4 sererer penalties in such cases would
4 work complete cure Of the CIVIL, be-
u cause public sentiment will always
DO With the man whose home has
been invaded; ana while 1T lis recog-
lnIed that the invader has committed
an oirense against the public, II
Is further recognized that II is per-
, sonnl to such an extent that 1t places
, q man In the same position to ,ell.
nigh every intcnt ana purpose ,.nicl
: makes him strike and gives him tn,
, right to strike when his own persol
or the person Of any member of hi
family Is In danger OF death or seriou,
bodily HARM
The law does not prevent all crime
!, The law against murder robbery an,
: crimes in general Is severe enough il
It's penalties, but bad men continue /,
offend IN spite Of IT. Nevertheless, Til
Il law has q restraining effect. and tia
e IS soclety's protection, We do not be
a lieVo that any law however sever,
II would prevent the crime for which tn
j. unwrtten law provides the penalty
IS but We do believe that an ideal law O
is that subject would decrease the Grim
70 in which case there would at least b
y fewer occasions for invoking tho un
", written lay. More than that. II tn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-16
MIN I1TnCEs DISAGREE.

disnatch from Chicago says thai
,rdgo wizard MclIwcn's declaration
THAT a lie in court under oath was per-
r,,sslble--cvon DISQUALIFICATION spoken
lin defense of womnn's honor, has
divided the bench of Chicago. and
caused no end Of discussion.
Judge McEwen. who Is founder OF
the now famous Sunrise divorce
Court" declared:
"Lio like gentleman to shield a
woman"
Much depends on the woman, judge;
but it's a gallant speech, even II 1t
Isn't good law.
Mark Twain relates that Tom saw
yer once stood up in school and falsely
said, Il done it," in order to shield q
girl who had committed some breach
of discipline; then took his whipping
like cavalier; and Mark further de-
clares that it was grand and glorious
lie. worthy to pass down the corridors
of time arm In arm with the George
Washington chcrry-tree incident.
But Judge Mackenzie Cleland says
that he can conceive of no circum-
stance in which u lie Is justinable.
There are various definitions Of lie.
Some diplomat has said that lie is
a false statement to person who has
the right to know tho truth, and we
doubt IL Judge Cleland would feel
called upon to speak the exact truth
about his private concerns in reply to
questions from an impertinent poll pry.
Moreover, we should like to have
a decision from Judge Cleland on the
following circumstance: Three mon
were engaged IN business which was
on the verge OF bankruptcy. One OF
them, whom We shall call Smith. called
on tho proprietor Of another concern
whose name shall be Jones, and offered
to sell. Jones replied that he was
sons was unwilling that the other part
iners should know It, He therefore ex.
acted promise from Smith that under
no circumstances would lie lot his
associates know that Jones had Offered
to buy. Having given his word. Smith
sought his partners and disclosed his
Iplan. No sooner had he done SO. how.
ever, than one of them asked point
blank: Does the offer come from
JONES' What reply should Smith have
made? This is true story, and 1t may
be added that Smith was 4 truthful
Imam and man of his word.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-16
THURSDAY, MAY 1e, 1907.
No nnn ever lived ii right life
who hnd not been chnstcnch ID!
,yoIhnn's love. strengthened by her
courage, and guided by her discre-
tion.-ltuskin.
THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONNEN-
tEIAX

The meeting of the Southern Baptist
Convention in Richmond brings to the
city many ministers of the gospel and
laymcn OF a great religious denominn-
ton, and their deliberations Will be In
the interest of Christianity, good NOR
ais and education. The meeting this
year will be made notable and memora-
bic by the number and accomplish
ments of the various auxiliary activi-
ties of the church and by the reports of
unprecedented collections during the
past year for missions.
Richmond is very proud to entertain
such q distinguished body, and Will de-
rive many benefits. Apart from the
public addresses and debates on roll
gious and educational topics; apart from
the sermons that will be preached by
the devout ministers of the church
apart from the general good to come
out of such n rally for righteousness
our social circles and our homes Will
fee, the inspiration of such guests
phorc will be charged with their mag
netisln and made more hcWthful.
The Baptist denomination Is an ag.
gressive force. 1t is a force not onl,
for the spread Of the gospel Of Jesus
but for the spread of education in til,
broadest sense Of the term. No de
nomination has made greater progrcs
in that field of exploitation; fow. i
any. have done moro for primary AM
higher education. No denomination
perhaps has more distinguished ant
valiant leaders in the educational pro
paganda. No denomination within tn,
pas decade, we say at venture, ha.
raised more money among it's ow1
members for educational work. 70,
schools and colleges, and the .NirEini,
Baptists are in the front ranks The,
are even now engaged in raising .
large f-nd to enlarge Richmond Col.
lege and to build great college 70,
"omen The meeting Of tho Southern
Baptist Convention in Richmond viii
give impetus 70 that movement, IL /,
does not sopna Vi rhe subscription.
Such q badly q deyout men and wo.
men are Tsre vgezeofae guests and ",
nope iazt -. I. :. -. :saioy our hospital.
ity q aapaA re sAall enjoy the,,
aociety.