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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
TOMAHAWk HUNTERS
RAVE FINE RIDE

Orange. Va, Mar. 6.
Tomahawk Hunt Club held a meet at
Orange Friday, March 9th, at D. IN.
The weather was Ideal for riding and
ten fearless riders followed the hounds
for six miles over stiff fences and bitches.
where II took nerve and g good horse to
go. The hounds were thrown In at l.
W. Bottoms gate by the master. w. W.
Sanford, Jr., and from the break 10 the
finish they went Ike lightning giving the
riders all they could do to follow. There
were quite a number Of spectators sta
TONED at different points to see the riders
take the timbers. Those riding were:
Wallace Sanford, NJ. F. H., ON The Roman.
Miss Alice Wambersie on Interpreter,
Miss Ellie Sanford on Shinola, Wilbur
Osborne on Talisman. DR.. X. Marvin
Harris on Rex. A. c. Wsmbersie on Bob
White, Bob holland on Mohawk, Manly
Carter on Sweet Marie, Green Shackel-
ford on Lady Grey. Nireinius Shackelford
on Northwood
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
TO K0INER'S CANDIDACY

J. o u. A. n has declared it's antago-
nism TO Commissioner OF Agriculture Geo.
W. koiner, and will support solidly any
candidate who may aspire to his office.
The grievance against Koiner IL that
as Commissioner OF Agriculture. acting
under the State Board OF Agriculture, be
has been TO England and European
countries seeking aliens to come TO this
State.
Ii is further held that Koiner's instruc-
tions were to import only domestics and
fsrmhsnds. but it is charged be has
brought over mechanics Of all kinds,
which Is the cause OF the objections TO
him. SO far no opposition TO Commits
sioner koiner has developed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
MARRIAGES

T. W E.tss and Miss Mary K. Brown.
both Of Orange county, were married
laet week at the residence in Orange OF
Rev. A. J. Harlow, who officiated.
The marriage OF Mics Clarissa Hogg.
daughter OF Mrs. Eudora A. Hogg, OF
Gloucester, and Jas. Spencer, OF Saluda.
was snlemnized Feb. Gath, at the home
OF the bride.
Announcement Is made OF engagement
OF Miss Margaret White. daughter OF the
late Rev. RObb White. OF Charlottesville,
To W. K. Warren. OF Harrisonburg The
wedding will be sOlemniHad in June.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
POLITICAL

u lewis Daily, OF Roanoke, is to be
made Indian inspector by President
TAFT.
What has become OF those prominent
Virginia republicans who were to have
been appointed Cabinet oficers-Mr.
Bescomb Slemp. MIR. Alva Martin, sc. p
Alexandria Gazette.
For one chalk us down, along with
other friends OF Judge Mann, as dealing
In this campaign courteously and fairly
with Mr.. Tucker. who is also our friend
aud would doubtless make Virginia a
or, dltable EXecutive.-Virginia Citizen.
1t Il stated that Hon. R. Carter Well
ford, OF Richmond county. is being urged
to enter the race for the House OF Dele
gates from Richmond and Lancaster
counties. Hon. John Curlett, Of Lancas-
ter. Incumbent. IL a candidate for re-elec-
ttOn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
DAUGHTER OF REV.
W. D. kEshE DEAD

Mary Frances k-ene, the .j-year.old
daughter OF Rev. W. ID. Keene. died at
the home OF her parents In Lsesburg
Friday night of pneumonia The nttie
one had been III Tor several weeks and II
was thought the crisis had pa--sd when
she rapidly er-w worse
Mrr tAnni- keene, grandmother OF
the little one, informs ~ that the funeral
will take place ia Lee>burg ami later
the body Will be brought here and inter-
red In the keeue lot In the City cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
STORM DAMAGE IN BALTIMORE
MAY AGGREGATE So, 600, 600

After three days and nights effort By
an army OF workmen, estimated ct be-
tween 10000 and $4,000, Baltimore is
again In communication with the re-
maindsr OF the world by wire and rail.
Hundreds Of telephone and telegraph
poles and hundreds OF miles OF wire were
destroyed and replaced. Wrecked tracks
and bridges were repaired. trains are
running nearly on schedule tims and
messages are being handled. No exact
amount can be given as to losses, but
railroad officials issue estimates that run
from 81, soc. 900 to 81. 900. 600.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
THE HORSE CASE SETTLED

Justice B. f. Eastburn. OF spotsyl-
vania. gave Duff Grady preliminary
trial Saturday evening on the warrant
sworn out by Mr.. r. l.. Eley. charging
Grady with missappropristion OF money
derived from sale ola horse. Grady was
sent on To the grand Jury and b.ing un-
able to furnish bail 10 the sum OF $500.
Justice Eastburn WAS about TO sign the
mittimus. sending him TO JAIL. when
Grady made satisfactory terms with
Eley aud the proceeding were dismissed.
Attorney Frederick W. Coleman repre-
sented Eley and Attorney Chas. ID.
Foster, Grady.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
DEATHS

Mrs VIM Dyke, of lrvington, died
suddenly Wednesday, from stroke OF
apopleIy, aged 2S year. She is survived
by her husband and one daughter.
Rev b. DeBerry, pastor OF one OF
the Middlesex circuits, died at the Meth
odist parsonage in Saluda, March LIST.
Mr.. DeBerry had been sick for some time
and his death was probably due to old
age. The remains were taken to Ash
land, Va for interment. He is survived
by a wife, three sons and three daugh-
tiers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
Mr.. ROBINSON M0NcURE
A CANDIDATE

Col. James K. Cation, OF Alexandria.
candidate for Observation-Disclosures, has
served 10 the lower branch OF the Lesis-
lature for four terms
There are three applicants for his va
cant seat, one OF them being Mr.. Robin
son Moncure, formerly Of Stafford Mr.
Moncure ia q brother Of Hon. r. C. l..
Aoncure, OF Stafford, present member
OF the House and candidate for re-elec-
ton
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
REQUISITl0N PAPERS

Sergeant J. C. Chichester went to
Richmond Saturday morning to secure
from Gov. Swanson requisition papers
on the Governor of Maryland for r. A.
McCray, now In jail In Baltimore.
McCray will be brought here by the ser
geant for trial on charges OF passing
bogus checks on a number OF citizens OF
Fredericksbur0
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
GONE AFTER MORAY

Sergeant j. c. Chichester left for An
napolis, Nd, Monday morning armed
with requisition papers from Gov Swan
son. which he presented to Gov. Crothers
OF Maryland in the case of 4. A. McCrsy,
she bogus check swindler. The Sergesnt
10 expected 10 arrive here tonight with
McCray who will be tried In this city on
the several charges against him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
RAPPAHaNN0CK STEAMERS
Spring end Summer SehsduIs VIII Be Resumed
March nth

beginning Thursday, March Ilth. the
sp ug ard summer schedule 81 the
Aery land. pelaWar" aud virginia Rail
way Company for RappahAnnock
steamers will be resumed. Steamers
will leave Baltimore every SUNDAY at
noon. Tuesday and Thursday at 4:3O D.
IN arriving here Monday night. We'd
ne-dey night and Friday night Leave
here every Sunday. Tuesday aud Thurs-
day at , y m.
In addition II days named steamers
will leave Baltimore for Tsppahannock
every Wednesday and Friday at 4:30 . m.
Steamer leaves TsppAhannockio for Nor
folk every Saturday at u. IN. return
Ing leaves Norfolk for Tappahannock
every Monday 3 %. IN.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
POLICE JUSTICE COURT

Lyssnder Beasley, of Richmond. was
before Justice Dannehl Friday afternoon
for disorde,ly conduct at X. F. 4 p. r.
K. He was fined 81 and costs or 20
DAYS 10 jail. He went to jail.
Police Justice Dannehl Friday finy
VIM. Williams So 90 for disorderly con-
duct; Chas. Hooms, disorderly, 81 95;
Frank Howard and VIM. Fnppo, drunk
and disorderly. S.. Is each.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
THE NEW TELEPHONE LINE
IN NORTHERN NECK

The stock holders OF the Potomac and
Rappahanncck Telephone Company met
in the Office Of Mr.. +. W. Alexander,
at Oak Grove, March 1st, instructing the
directors to complete the line to Mon
tross, also to build new through wire
from Colonial Beach to Fredericksburg
for the special purpose OF long distance
and telegraph service Colonial Beach
Record.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
RUNAWAY TEAM

pair of horses attached 10 wagon
belonging TO Mr.. J. l.. Fllppo took fright
In the market yard Saturday morning.
They ran down the alley across Main
To In front % f. G. Ninde's store. The
wagon was overturned when IL struck a
telephone pole ana the horses stopped.
The damage was n broken table and
coal scuttle for Mr.. Ninde and the break
Ing oil about ten dozen eggs Tor Mr.
Fippo
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
THE NEW DAM

Thesubstantial and costly new dam
now being erected across the Rappahan-
mock river. above the city, by the Fred
ericksburg Power Company, Is nearly
finished. About three weeks OF good
spring weather will ses the structure
completed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
P. o. S. A.

Brock Road, Va, March 9th. 1909.
Washington Camp, No. &C. Patriotic
Order Sons of America, held an interest
Ing session on the morning Of Mar. 4th.
o. VI. Scott. Alfred Faulkner, J A. Talley.
J. W. Trigg. Jr., II. NJ. Williamson. were
Initiated into the mysteries of the order.
A ha'l Is To be built immediately on "A
lot given by 5 T. Wakemen. NEE ting
will lie held again on Tuesdar night.
Mar. Good c'tizeuship. better free
schools aud brotheriy love surely de-
IN and endorsement r
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
Te HOLD EvaRGsLISTIC SERVICES

Rev. u. Ii Rolston. OF Second Presby-
terrain church, Petersburg, will preach "A
series of sermons at the Presby terian
church here, beginning Monday night,
March 18th. and continuing for some
time. Special music will he provided and
"a large chorus will be a feature.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
SUMMER NORMAL
One VIII 30 Held In Frederick bwg IN Iuly.

One Of the State Summer Normal
Schools will be held at Frederlckshurg
this July as usual
This has been definitely settled and Mr.
A. 4. Chandler, Jr., principal OF the
Leigh School, Richmond, will be the con-
ductor- He was in the city saturday
looking over the situation and making
Initial arrangements FOR periectiog the
plans.
We are informed that an unusually
strong faculty will be- assembled to carry
on the work and that prospects are
good Tor a larger school than ever be-
lore
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
TOBACCO MARKET

Uniavorable weather during the past
week cut the receipts OF loose leaf to-
bacco 10 Richmond to 100000 pounds.
This consisted entirely OF sun-cured
goods. The market was strong all OF the
week. Sua-cured wrappers brought $37
q hundred. Good filters sold fer SIS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
JOHN BROWN DEAD

John Brown. the well known cOlored
wood sawyer and man Of general work,
died at his home here Friday night after
long illness. aged as years He was Il
slave before the war of the family of thu
late John X Samuel, of Spotsylvanis
Funeral Sunday at D. IN.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
DsAaE'S PERSONAL PROPERTY SALE

Messrs. h. Z. Willis and c. orc.
Goodrich, trustees, sold at public auction
Saturday Il lot OF carriages, harness and
Tour horses, the last OF the personal prop
erty of the estate of Henry Deane, for
about $3.50, 10 different purchasers
n. B. kinsey was auctioneer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
JUSTICE COURT IN CAROLINE

Anthony Thornton, charged with as
saniting Tom Todd at q colored gather
Ing lew days ago near Cedon, was
nned Wednesday by Justice Samuel $40.
Both parties are colored.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
PROF. r. w. D. TAYLOR
acespts Position With woodbsn fesst School

PROT. R.W. d. Taylor has resigned as
priacipal of Public School No. l, OF
stanton. and accepted the position Of
teacher OF Latin at Woodbury. Forest
School, 10 Madison county. He Is a
graduate OF the University OF Virginia,
with the Master of Arts degree.
Prof. Taylor is q son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
X Innis Taylor, OF this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
FINED BY JUSTICE WALLER

Riley Robinson was tried before JUS
tice j. d. Waller. OF Spotsylvanis, on
Thursday. and fined $25 and costs for
assaulting Jos. Francisco. 10 default Of
payment OF fine he was remanded to jail.
Both parties are colored.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
COL. COLE SICK

Col. +. ID. Cole is confined to his bed
at his home on Washington avenue with
cold and grippe. He was better Mon
day evening
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
Undertakes
ShOeSale

Is still on and many are
taking advantage of this OPP
portunity and securing reli-
able, dependable footwear
at prices way under the act
ual values.
Mems Gun Metal and Box
Calf Butchers, full wide and
pointed toes, a regular $3.50
value. Sale price,. size
Mems Gun Metal Calf
Butchers, hand sewed pro-
cess, medium weight soles, a
regular custom made $500
shoe. Sale price,. .. 1926
Mems Vici Kid Butchers,
soft uppers, medium weight
bottoms, sizes 6 to 8, actual
value $3.50. Sale price
................ 81 80
Little Boys Tan Butchers,
made like a mans shoe, q
regular $1.75 value. Sale
price .................. $3.50
Mems Tan Leather, Heavy
weight Ties for hard service,
a good reliable shoe and a
regular $500 value. Sale
price. ........-.... $3.50
Women's Wei Kid and
Patent Colt, Lace and But
ton Shoe, hand sewed pro-
cess, a regular custom made
$500 shoe. Sale price sale
Women's Kid Skin Bluch-
ers, Patent Leather and Kid
Tips, made to retail at 1926.
Sale price. SLIGO
Women's Patent Leather
Butchers, all solid, q good
$3.50 value. Sale price
.......~....... $1.90
ED. TIMBERLAKE.
The Shoe Man.
0Aa MI. o. E->I~-l~l.l U
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
PROF. RUSSELL IMPROVING

Prof. f. II. Russell, who has been
under treatment ia a private hospital In
Richmond, Is improving rapidly and
expects soon to return to his home here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE
FOR STEAMERS

Attention is directed to the new spring
and summer schedule OF Nd, Del. Il Va,
Ry. Co. for Reppahannock steamers, TO
be found 10 another column.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
MONEY TO LOAN

On first-class real estate In or near Fred
ericksburg.
G. O'Conor Goodrich,
Attorney-atLAv.
Al
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Mr.. z W. Carter has purchased OF Mr..
u 'niel Helsel the latter's property on
Sophia street, below the railroad.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09

MONEY TO LOAN
100000 to loan on good security.
Lee j. Graves. f24Islm
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16
RICH RED BLOOD
You Will Never Have It As Long as
You Have Dyspepsia.

Just as long as you have dyspepsia
your food will not properly digest. and
the nutricious elements in the food will
not be extracted or absorbed. and i'm
poverished or watery blood will follow.
This condition may not be apparent
at first. but it will come just as sure as
the sun will rise again.
Any stomach ailment, including all
forms of Indigestion, can promptly
cured by using Mi-oona tablets, sc!er
tific treatment unsurpassed. II
1t stops fermentation, belching If gas
and taste of sour food almost at once
The mighty power of NIGGA to in
vigorate and restore the Stbmach to
perfect condition is known Everywhere
Mona cures by building up-by ban
ishing the cause. Forsthin people it
is a great flesh builder, because it
causes the stomach TO give more and
purer nutricion to the blood. It cures
sea and car sickness and vomiting of
almost Immediately. f. J.
jenkins sells Mona for 50cents large
box, and guarantees it to cure or
money back.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16
WELCOME TO TAFT.
Atlanta Welcomes the President With
Banners and Bands.

I
Special to the Bryan Morning Eagle.
Atlanta, Ga, Jan. ID All Atlanta
today lent itself TO the reception to
President elect William H. Taft and
his party, who arrived in the city from
Augusta early this afternoon for visit
/ that will continue over the great part
of tomorrow The thousands of resi-
dents Of Atlanta were multiplied By
( thronss of sightseeers from the sur
rounding country and neighboring
states. Everywhere in the business
section Of the city decorations were
| plentiful. The national cOlors flCated
in all parts of town, from the fashiona-
bic homes lining Peachtree street as
we'll as from hotels and business hou-
scs in he downtown section. Many
pictures of Mr.. Taft were to be seen
among the decorations.
The official reception committee, in
Guiding Mayor Maddox members of the
city council and representatives of the
chamber of commerce, met the special
train en- route to the city and officially
welcomed the distinguished g cat. The
trsin arrived at the terminal station
exactly on time. On the staten plat
fern were ether members Of the rccCp-
ton committee, together with large
crowd o. spectators. A committee of
ladies' were on h1nd to greet the lalies
in the Taft party.
The party proceeded az once to the
Piedmont Hotel, where luncheon was
served N Mr.. Taft's departments. The
Journey to ,ho hotel was made in auto
mobiles through streets that were
thronged with cheering crowds.
The main feature of Mr. Tafts visit is
to be the chamber of comI.evce ban.
quet tonight, at which Mr.. Taft is to
be the chief speaker. Arrangements on
an elaborate scale have been compile
tee for the function, which Is to take
place in the auditCrium-arn0ry. The
banquet room has been laid cut with
the tables forming an American flag.
the colors done in Aowers-roses car.
n@tiCns and vio,ets. This flower flag
hangs from the ceiling be-
hind the speakers table, falling down
TO the floor and crossing the speakers
table in making the field of stars, with
the guests table (at right angles 10
the speakers tablc) forming the stri-
pes. When the POSTMASTER. who will
be President Asa G.. Gambler of the
chamber Of commerce. first rises to
speak what apparently is a solid bank
Of ferns behind the speakers table will
abruptly rise TO the ceiling. drawn by
invisible wires. revealing the field of
blue flowers and white stars and crea-
ting the flag effect Myriads of cleo
trio lights will sparkle throughout the
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16
scented mass of color.


Covers will be laid for several hun
dred guests, among whom will be gov
errors, congressman and scores Of
other notsbles who have been invited
to partGke of possum and taters with
the next president. Mr. Tafts menu
will lie in a brass Casket. 1t will be in
booklet form, the outer cover bearing
a heavy gold plate with Mr.. Tafts
name engraved thereon. The menu
will be bound in leather and will bear
among other emblems the Phoenix of
Atlanta.
According to present arrangements
Mr.. Taft will remain in the city until
a late hour tomorrow afternoon. To-
morrow morning win be spent in an
automobile trip to places of interest
in an about the city. Later in the day
it is expected that the president will
address a gathering of the negro resi-
dents of Atlanta.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-16

A few cravenette overcoats left at
one-third off at Hunter & Chatham's,
Friday and Saturday last days. "a
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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-07-22
FOUNDER OF C. A. r..

There was unveiled in Washing
ton last week monument TO DR..
b =. Stevenson. founder of the G..
A. X. He organized the first post
OF that organization at Decatur,
H., in April, 1865 He had dis
cussed the plars for such an or
ganization two years before with
the chaplain of the Fourteenth in
fantry Of which he was a member.
The organization did no, increase
rapidly at the start, Tut its growth
was steady until 1890, when the
membership reached 400, 489,
which was the highwater mark.
Since then there has been a steady
decline, until now there are hard.
" half that many. There Were
225, l57 in Dece mber, 1907. But
such a society as it has been will
not be forgotten with the passing
" the actual members. Their
children, and their children's child
rem will cherish it while patriotism
remains in the country. and so
will these who have no relation
among its members.
To the G. A. X. we are indebted
for Memorial day, originally set
aside to commemorate those who
served in the Civil war, and fell in
hattie, or died later. But the day
has become spring holiday of
rcverent patriotism, when the ma
lions dead are honored regardless
Of the flag they served.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-07-22

pressing against der spark coil.
Keep both eyes on the road in front
of de wagon. Start der driving
veels, repeat slowly the name of
your favorite coroner und leave der
rest to fate.
Don't think because the reporter
sees you getting on the train that
he ought to know who you are and
where you are going, or if he sees
you greet some friends that be
knows who they are and where
they are from. We aim 10 get all
the news. but YOU NAV be the one
we don't happen to know. We
try to become familiar with names
and faces if possible, but during
the years past we have been to
church and failed to see You there
we Ne hung around the town i14llp
but some of you weren't there
we have loafed on the street, we've
even risked our reputation on back
streets on dark night, but you
weren't all there. And We'll be
hanged if we know where 10 find
you all. So if you are going or
coming or know anybody cutting
up queer capers let us know.
OF all the yarns that ever came
down the line regar g deep mud,
says Lippincott's, the following
should be entitled to the blue
ribbon. 1t happened in the place
where mud originated. A man
was walking along the roadside
one summer day and noticed fair
" good looking hat out in, the
road. Reaching out with his cane,
he gave it a cut and was startled to