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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
SELECTING SEED CORN

BY far the mostimportant crop grown
In Virginia Is corn. Its total valuation
Is more than four times as great a. To-
becco. In 1906 Virginia produced
45,lSS 600 bushels, which valued at Coo
per bushel, was worth Spite. 10000
We have unexcelled natural advantages
Tor corn culture. but our average yield
per acre is far below our possibilities.
being now about "a bushels per acre "A :
compared with ~ bushels in Ohio. and
80 bushels In lows. We can greatly ~
crease our yield by better methods OF
culture, and by using better SEED. w
have received from the State Agricultural
Experiment Station. Blacksburg. Va
circular No. 1, Selecting Seed Corn. hv
Lyman Carrier, which gives detailed in
formation upon this subject The common
practice OF taking seed-corn at random.
rom ears stored in the crib, + largely
responsible for low yields IL Is not
enough to select the largest and most
perfect ears; these ears should have been
born by the most desirable plants SO Il
IL best TO select seed-corn now. while the
ear IL on the stalk. Choose the largest
and most perfect ears well filed out al
butt and tip, and with long, wedge-shap-
ed kernels; born low down upon stout.
medium-size, short iointed plants. Prefer
plants bearing two large ears. Store the
ears In strings OF fifteen, 10 a dry, warm.
well ventilated place, a. a room over the
Kitchen little care in these respects
often Increases the yield five OF more
bushels per acre. An Increase OF even one
bushel per acre next year IN Virginia. a.
a result ofcareful selection Of seed. would
add over 81 100000 20 the wealth OF
the state, with no extra cost OF FERTILE
Ing or cultivation. This Is one Of the
most important subjects before the
farmers OF the State. This circular can be
had by making application 10 the Viz
ginia Agricultural Experiment Station.
Black sburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
ByRISD WITH BREAD
Man Carries TO his Grave Loaf r.
Dying Wife Cut

Man Carries 10 His Grave Loaf r 5
Dying Wife Cut.
New YORK. Oct SIN fuif.luent OF
his dyiuE request. loaf of RE brc1 3
was placed iu his hands and inferred
with the body Of Adoiph Rcoh OF
Brooklyn. The fact that the bread
had been buried with the dead msl
did not become known 20 his Fri q ss
anui the iureral TOOK place 10 is
said that Ecab wife fell dcai four
years ago while cutting a i0af ot bread
GO the dinner table. The loaf wa saved
and sccretcd by the tistractei hrs-
band as q last remembrance. Shortly
before his death be told the score, 90
the bread ana requested that 60 be
buried with MIN. His wish was car
riei out.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
FOUND DEAD IN HAYSTAcK

Mystery surrounds the finding Friday
OF the body OF Ernest Robertson lying in
haystack near Casanova, Faua1ier
county, on the estate OF Z. l.. Childs.
Fhe body was discovered by J. W. JET.
iries, and but for his clothing and some
letters found on his person the body
could have never been recognized as de-
composition had set It.
Robertson was % years old Up to
several weeks ago, when he failed ia busI.
ness, he conducted. with his brother. a
retail grocery store at Warrenton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
THE CORN CROP

Fertilizer Inspector r. b. BFoun, who
has been travelling in First Congressional
district In the discharge ofhis duties, said
hnat he had never seen such corn croue
as the Rappahannock Valley is prodnc-
ing this year. From Caroline county
Gown 10 the mouth of the river there
Were many prize fields which wouId
yleic from 20 TO "a barrels 600 to I2O
Oushels) per acre. In one OF the "a bar
Eel nelds the owner shucked a humber of
ears measuring from 11H to 3inches ia
length One ear counted Mi 1863
grains.-Virginia Citizen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
ASSISTANT TREASURER
OF U. S. RESIGNS
Hamilton Fish, Nominated For
GODgIe5S, Steps Down.

Washington. Oct 3. - Pres'l 70,
Roosevelt has received the resiruatl.1
of Hamilton Fish. assistant treasurer
oi thc United States az New No-k. g.
take elect October 2l
Mr. Fish has been nominated by chs
Republicans of the Twenty first dis
ulct as their candidate Tor conrres.
The president. ii is stated. has net
given consideration 90 successor. but
VIII 30 50 as quickly as possible. SD
that the appointee may have time a
arrange the very large bopi necessary
and prepare himself 70 take up the lu
ties ot TIE office
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
J. T. L0WERY G COMPANY
LOCAL MARKETS

/ r
Corrected nv Simon Hirsh 4 BRO.
Wheat, So to %; corn, So 70
81; meal. $1S5 TO SI.90; Data
40 TO so; old hens. 8 20 10; spring
chickens II to 13 cts. per pound
eggs, 81 TO % lard, 10 to
-; ducks, I've 10 toll; turkeys, drawn
IL to 10; turkeys, undrawn, 13 To
II; turkeys. live, II to u; butter,
Is TO 20; hams. 13 to 10, Irish Do.
tatoes, 80 to 60 sweet potatoes,
80 to 60; lambs, $3.50 to $4.OO;
hides, green. 4 TO ~; dry salted,
70 81; dry mdes, 81. 20 Z; cali
skiae No. !, sliO pr skin; baled
hay, S14 TO $l7 per ton; leaf sumac, 40
90 20 per 100, hogs, live weight, 5
TO sc; beef. five weight. to 4c.;
pork, 6H to z; wool, 16 to IS per ID.
veal, 81 70 6.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
CULPEPER BOY MISSING

VIM Bowman, 17-year-old son Of r. p
bowman, q merchant OF Cuipeper. left
the home OF his parents on the night Of
sept. .. aud bic whereabouts still remain
d mystery. The police Of Wa-hington.
Baltimore, and other cities have been
asked 10 assist Ga the search.
The boy Is stockily built. > feet 6 inches
in height, % light complexion. with light
hair and brown eyes. Ills parents know
Of no reason why he should have left
lnrra
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
INSTANTLY KILLED

Mrs. Ella A. Hall, wife OF N. ID. Hall.
superintendent Of public schools IN Fair
FAX county and private secre tary TO Rep
resentative c. c. Carlin, % The Eighth
district, was struck by a northbound C..
o. train at Burke's station, 10 miles
south OF Alexandria, Thursday, and IN
stantly killed. Besides her husband. she
Is survived by a daughter and son. Mr..
Hall was crossing the track and Is sup
posed to have miscaleulated the speed Of
the train.
Mr.. Hall was at Fairfax c. II. when he
was epprised OF the accident by telephone.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
RsCEIVER APPOINTED

Judge T. K. b. Wright has ap.
pointed ". T. Mayo, Of Hague. receiver
Tor the Washington & Potomac steam
boat Co. sinuerests within the Jurisdiction
u his court. The receivership includes
Al the cOmpany's interests at Colonial
beeeh-the Colonial Beach Hotel, amuse-
ment hall, excursion wharf and other
valuable property al the Beach Colonial
Beach Record.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
no CONTEST IN FOURTH DISTRICT

The Republican committee Of the
Fourth congressional district held meet
ing Friday night IN Petersburg and dis
cussed the political situation 10 the die
t-ict The committee decided not TO
make any nomination for Congress
This leaves Hon. r. \. Lassiter. present
Congressman and Democratic NOMINEE.
without opposition
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
FOR POLICE JUSTICE

To the voters Of the city Of Frederlcks-
burg.
take this means to announce that /
Am "a candidate for the Office Of Polite
J1stice OF the city % Fredericksburg al
rhe election u be held on Tuesday, the
Bird day o. November, 1908. II the
voters q the city u Fredericksburg see
d. 70 elect me q THE Office It viii b. ms
enieavOy TO administer the law fairly
ani impsrtially 70 the best OF my ability
VIM K. Goolrick
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
MONEY UNEARTHED

+. " Davis recently purchased tile
John Barker estate in Fairfax county Ii
was understood that Mr.. Barker had
lots % money, but at his death non
could be found. A son of Mr.. Davis while
blowing unearthed can containing the
money, most oi which was "a 30 cent
notes, 10 cent notes and ten and > cent
pieces
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
DON'T USE POOR OIL

For Use on sewing machines, bicycles
and all purposes requiring u fine iubrl-
cant, the best Is cheap - IN the end
Genuine singer OH can only ba cd tained
AZ Singer stores. Lock for Blk Red :
Si2Eef Sewing Machine Co, SOB Main ST
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
GASOLINE ENGINES SAVE LABOR

On account OF the scarcity Of laborers
you are perhaps going TO buy "a Gasoline
Engine, the greatest OF all labor savers
But don't experiment. Buy 3 FAIR
BANkS-MORSE." Agents Wanted.
Write for Catalogue.
A J Hun. Richmond Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
FOUND, A LADY'S FUR,

On the road. by John s. Hudson, be
tween Purvis' and Greene farms ia Stat
ford. The owner can get same by de-
scribing property at this Office and pay
charges for ad
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
100000 STEAMER LAUNCHED

The new Norfolk and Washington
steamer Southland, was launched at
Newport News Saturday
The southland viii cost more than
500. 600
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
OYsTERS. OYSTERS

Can furnish best Rappahannock river
standard oysters at 81 per gallon, best
selects at 81 20. Can ill orders on short
notice. J. X. PARKER, 4l5 Main ST.,
near railroad, Fredericksburg. Va. 26m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
FLIES DISAPPEAR

v hen you use Fly Ribbon New thing
but the best thing out. Price. BE, at our
store only. ". L Brannan
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
FOR SALE.

100 600 seine-caught Potomac herring.
caught at Whitewater, packed in barrels
or unpscked at Moncure X Fitlhugh's
fsh house, near free bridge. sepS-lI 70
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT
September. 1905

First frost observed at tLi- station on
-he 3-d. Minimum temperature that
j 4te SO
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
QUERY FOR PRESIDENT
attention Called To Political Activity Of Rich.
mond Postmaster

The Bryan kern-Saunders Club at
Rocky Mount Instructed Ste secretary To
write to President Roosevelt and inonire
Hit meets with his appreciation for the
postmaster OF Richmond, Mr.. CabeIl. TO
be making political speeches.
hr. Cabsil was billed to speak at
Rocky Moupt Monday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06

One ten-hor-e Prick traction engine. In
Lrst-ciass condition, equipped with
Gould balanced valve and Manuel oil
pump t. +. Morrison.
aug27 I'm Frederick shnrg
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
PUBLIC SPEAKING APPOINTMENTS

WILLIAM HODGES MANN.
Isesburg. Oct. II.
HENRY C. STUART.
Wsstmoreland. Oct. 20.
f. +. NONTAGUE.
King and Queen. Oct ID.
rAppahAnno>k. Oct. 10.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
Millinery

dr-, AN
O Ih W CroSr le
U'" " well "S
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
Dress Goods
Skirts and PettiCOafS

elsr
~ T pth week. u ntcko
il fac
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06

anH oats unsu passed ia this market PONY or Sweater
n' NJ rSh' finished right styles right priced right
"'' "e VIII save You money and please you boot All
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-10-06
Ladies Suits and Coats

We are now ready to show you "a line ~
-oats, so much in demand. These Suits are
SO you cant 20 wrong by coming to Us for
We ask is come and see
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-18
That "Old Field" Again.

Some years ago the Herald took a
lively interest I'm an sold fieldn which
the owner, Mr.. II. A. Stokes, was
pleased to call it, and We have been
watching it ever since as crop after
crop has been gathered from 1t. We
have seen the luxurious growth Of
peas on it, then the tobacco, followed
by wheat and that by clover A few
DAYS since we went to see our old
friend, I'VE mean the field and not the
owner, who never having married
will never grow to be old and we
found on 1t 81 900 hills Of tobacco, as
perfect perhaps as ever grew out OF
Southside Virginia soil. On the day
of our visit the knives had begun their
work and as a consequence there were
some gaps in the field, aud yet
ii was a beauty to look upon. We
stood by the scaiiold as the sticks
were being placed on ii, and now and
then Mr.. Stokes would smooth down
leaf afiectionately lhaving no babies
to fondle he must fondle something)
remarklng here is the genuine terrapin
back and just Is fine as | can grow"
We never before knew Of the terrapin
back leaf Of tobacco, but really the re.
sembIancc was striking. SO the "old
field" will perhaps do its very best
work this season and 1t would be in
teresting to know just what 1t has
Welded season after season.
Hard by the field Of tobacco we saw
a huge sweet "tater' patch that fairly
made our mouth water. Prolific anc
precious dirt is this Of dear old South
side Virginia. Properly "tickled will
the hoe it will always laugh will
abundant harvest
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-18

on Focal conditions. Concrete tile II
properly made are equally as good as
clay tile Which kind to use Is en-
tirely local question Of dollars and
cents. II concrete tile can be made
more cheapiy than clay tile can be
had, use concrete; II not, use clay tile.
One great advantage Of the concrete
tile Is that they can be easily made
by the local user at or near the place
where they are 20 be placed, so that
the freight charges are dispensed with,
as well as the large breakage losses
due to handling. Placed in the
ground, both are durable. Ifconcrete
is used, great care should be taken
to see that good grade Of Portland
cement is selected, and that the drains
are properly constructed. The i'm
preston, which prevails TO some ex-
tent, that tile disintegrates is erro-
neOus.
\ bulletin is now In course OF pre-
paration by the United States Office
OF Public Roads telling how to make
concrete drains. This bulletin will
treat the subject fully, explaining
carefully every point that may arise
in making drain pipes aud culverts.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-18
Serious Freight Wreck.

One of the most serious freight
wrecks that ever occurred near Farm
vile happened on Israel Hill, just
west Of here, Sunday night at half
after o'clock. Twenty-three loaded
coal cars were thrown from the track
and piled into one huge mass.
For some time 1t was believed that
several persons had received fatal in
juries, but this proved not TO be the
case. Frank Morris, employed as
delyeryman Of the Southern Express
Company, Of this place, was on one Of
the cars when the wreck took place,
and sustained painful injury. Three
tramps were also badly shaken up.
Two wrecking crews were hurriedly
dispatched TO the scene, and many
men put to work clearing the track
which was not accomplished until late
the following afternoon. The two night
trains transferred their passengers aad
baggage, thereby being delayed for
only few hours. II is thought that
the accident was due to broken brake
beam on the second ear from the en-
Qiue
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-18
Prince Edward Farmers and the COm'
lnq State Fair.

The farmers Of Prince Edward
should attend the next State Fair
and carry with them the best of their
farm products, and there is no time TO
be lost as the gates open on the 9Th Of
October.
Premiums are offered OH pumpkins,
pigs, potatoes, corn, cabbage, fruits OF
all kinds, wheat, etc, while the pre-
MUM for tobacco is an especially good
one. Thirty dollars for the best speci-
men Of dark tobacco, aud there is no
reason that Prince Edward shouldn't
win it. All the farmers have to do is
to prepare the specimens for exhibit
ton, leave them at the store OF
Messrs. j. +. Walton n Co., where
Mr.. J. J. Gillian will take them in
charge and see that they have proper
positions.
This is all important matter and
should command prompt attention.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-18
Friday Evening Entertainments.

Friday evening Of last week In
Famville actually thrilled with en-
tertainments.
At the Normal the Y. w. G.. A.
welcomed the new students, the old
girls I'VE mean the girls Of former
sessions, for no girl is an old girl
escorting the new into the room Of ell
tertainment where social delights and
a feast Of good things were INDUCED
in. Since that glad hour there are no
strangers in the school, but all are
constituting a congenial and happy
circle.
The Sorority society on the same
evening gathered about the festive
board and they do say that fun reach
ed the high water mark, while well
served salads, creams, cakes, fruits
and almonds added the charms Of well
chosen creature luxuries.
At the Armory Col. Joe Lane Stern,
the veteran soldier and yet the young
est leader of the german in all Virgin
ia, inspected the Guards, which with
full ranks, clean guns, and soldiery
bearing presented an impressive APP
pearance and commanded high COM
mendation from the inspecting officer.
On an evening so crowded with at
fractions the Bryan-Kern Club met at
the usual place and hour and though
the Hon. II. ID. Flood who had been
invited to be present, and who was
preve ited by another engagement, the
attendance was good and lively inter
est in the canvas was manifested and
the promise is that the meetings will
grow i'm interest and that the club
will do good and efficient service un-
I'll the sun goes down on election day.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-18
How to Water Flower Beds.

II the soil Is good stiff loan and you
have frequent showers you do not need
to supply any water. If your soil Is
sandy and the weather dry It is benefi-
cial to water every day. Geraniums
seldom need watering when growing
in good garden soil. With much water
they grow too much and flower sparse
ly. Cannas require rich soil and plenty
Of water. Coleus and plants of this
character do not require much water
For them and geraniums we prefer,
says the Suburban Life, frequent hoe
ing TO watering. Careful watering Is
the hardest thing 10 teach an inexperi-
enced hand both In the greenhouse and
on the lawn. II using a hose. sprinkle
carefully, having Just enough force to
water without washing the ground
Hold the sprinkler near the ground
and see that the water goes where you
want II. In this way the ground Will
become thoroughly soaked. Never
stand of and throw water at a flower
bed. Geraniums should not have the
flower heads watered II you can avoid
II, as II spoils them completely. In the
evening after shutdown is the best time
10 supply water. as the plants have all
night TO take up the moisture, for wa
ter IS soon evaporated under the com
bined effects Of wind and hot summer
SIM
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-18
We Appeal to Our Record.

A friend remarked to us recently
that one Of those who had recently
come from another State to make his
home with us told him that on read
the Herald he had been impressed
with the fact that we were rather OPP
posed to the incoming of new citizens.
We would be glad to have him refer
to the issue of the paper in which any
thing can be found that could be
tortured into having such meaning.
If there is a paper in Virginia that
has done more to encourage the COM
ing to us of worthy citizens, we fai' to
know OF it, and we read the most OF
them.
We may have failed on many lines
of duty, but as to this surprising
charge we plead not guilty. With
confidence we appeal to our record.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-18
SYMPTOMS OF RABIES.
How 70 Know When Your Dog 10
Really Mad.


Hydrophobia is in reality so rare and
so terrifying that fits symptoms and
treatment are little understood. AS
matter OF fact. the commonly accepted
expression OF madness in a dog is Of
fen misleading. The real mad dog does
not shun water, as It is said. On the
contrary, mad dogs often rush TO the
water and drink eagerly II they are
able 10 swallow. The mad dog does
not froth at the mouth. II does not
run amuck, swapping at everything In
its path. What, then. are the indica-
tons Of the mad dogi To those famil-
lar with a given dog the Surest symp-
tom and the one which should excite
closest attention is a distinct and I'M
accountable change in the dogs dlspO-
sition. a staid dog becoming excitable
and frisky one dull
That condition does not necessarily
mean rabies, but IT is suspicious, says
Caspar Whitney in the July Outing,
and II in addition the dog has trouble
in swallowing, as though II seemed TO
have a bone in its throat bewarel
That dog should he instantly tied up,
because # It be rabies 1t takes but a
day or two for ferociOus instincts to
develop. The unmistakable evidence,
however. Of a dog with rabies is the
sticky. whitish saliva which covers the
teeth and shows on the drawn lips.
The eyes glare and are red; the dog
has paroxysms Of running fury, during
which ii barks hoarsely, which alter
nate with periods Of temporary exhaus-
ton.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-18
Demonstration Work.

Mr.. j. j. Gillian, who has been
assisting Mr.. T. o. Sandy IN en-
couragng brother farmers to pay
more attention to the growing OF corn
and grass, is very much encouraged in
his work.
There are some twenty farms in
Prince Edward where such work is
being carried on and in most instances
the results have been most gratifying
Many blades Of grass where only one
grew before, fifty bushels Of corn to
the acre rather than five bushels will
make a change at which hearts Of all
farmers will rejoice, and when farmers
rejoice their good cheer will spread
and the rest of us will be "glad all
over
Nothing is more impressive than AL
object lesson and such these experlenc
ed and successful farmers are teach
ing. Our farmers are doing better, but
can do better still. Glitch your wag
OH to a STAR" aim high and don't LOST
your Ratchet.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-18
A DeIiqhiful German.

The ArmOry was scene OF fesuVlty
on Monday night last thronged with
the beautifully attractiveyoung ladies,
of whom Farmville boasts, and their
gallant escorts.
The merry couples gathered at
about 8 o'clock, and following the
skilled leadership of Mr.. b. NJ. Stras,
Jr., Of Tazewell, Va, were initiated
into the most solemn mysteries of
various and sundry intricate figures,
the beauty and granduer Of which
Farmvlle has seldom had the oppor-
tunity or pleasure Of witnessing.
To the tunes of the latest and most
popular two-steps and waltzes so
magnificently rendered by Mr.. kis-
hicks five piece orchestra, Of Rich
mond. The glory Of the occasion was
kept at its height until 2 a. NJ, when
refreshments were served and the
guests departed declaring that they
had all spent most pleasant evening
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-18
Respect the Powers Thai Be.

The Bible plainly teaches the duty
Of obeying lawfully constituted human
authority and Christ himself, empha-
sised that duty.
Preachers of all men should know,
practice and preach this Bible injunc-
ton, and yet a minister Of the gospel,
whose home is in Farmyille, Rev. {.
II. Mcdaniel, having been summoned
to appear as witness in the justice 5
court presided over by Mr.. j.. A. Spen-
Ger, j. p, positively refused to appear,
and when sent for by an officer and
brought before the justice was insolen'
and offensive. Nothing remained to
be done but to send him to Jail and
this was promptly done. Our hope Is
that the preacher will leave the cell
wiser man and more law abiding
citizen and that the lesson will not bt
lost on others.