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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
WENT FROM TAISCITY'
Girl In Boys Clothes Found En-
pIOyment.
Afterwards Confessed Her Sex and has
Good Home.

Miss Minnie May Walker. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. II. Walker, Of
this city, left her home early in August
leaving no word as to her intentions.
Her father searched for her without
success and finally gave up and awaited
developments. no.,
In The Free Lance of Sept. Both an
article was published to the effect that
supposed boy, representing hlmself
as from King George county, had OBJ
tanned work on the farm of Mr.. II. l..
McGhee, in Spotsylvania county, later
confessing her sex and stating that she
donned boys clothes in order to secure
work and was given place IN the
home.
A few DAYS ago an officer suggested
To Mr. Walker that the girl might be
his daughter. Mr.. Walker drove over
Sunday to investigate. He found to
his surprise that the girl was his daugh-
ter. She told her father that she lett
home on account of her parents object
ing to her receiving attention of GER
tam Young man. She says she bought
a suit of bows or mems clothes, went
TO Alum Spring, where she changed
clothing and cut her hair. She then
went on into the county and when she
arrived at Mr.. McGhee's farm she felt
tired and applied for work on the tarm'
and it was arranged for her TO stay
there. Mr.. McGhee thinking her a boy.
Ii was several weeks later that she
confessed to MIR. MEG. that she was
girl and her duties were then trans
ferred to the household. Mr.. Walker,
finding his daughter in good hands, in
pleasant home, told her she could re-
main if she desired. but assured her
that she would be welcomed back to
to her old home whenever she cared to
come. The young lady is II years old.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
C0L0RED SCHOOLS
A Grand Rally for Their Improvement.

The colored teachers of the city have
been very much exercised over the fact
that not more than one-half of the chill
dren of school age are enrolled as
students in the public schools and felt
that some effort should be made to cor
rect the evil. The plan agreed upon,
Supt Wright being one of the projec-
tors, brought together Friday night a
large gathering Of the pupils, patrons
of the school, school authorities and
others.
An excellent program for the occa-
sion had been arranged and was sue
cessfully carried out, Rev. 5. A. Brown,
principal of the colored schools, presid-
ing, assisting in maintaining order by
]. c. Grant, teacher of the grammar
department.
The two lower rooms Of the colored
school building were thrown into one,
which was filled to overlooking.
The singing by the pupils, led by the
teachers, was very much enjoyed and
they did remarkably well in the absence
of musical instrument.
Splendid addresses were made by the
school authorities present, Showing VIC
great advantages of education, the
splendid opportunity Of acquiring one
and appealed TO their pride of race,
their obligation 20 their children and
the loyalty to State that had Inaugural
ted the public school system that no
child, white or colored, need grow up
in ignorance, and urged the parents
of those out of school to enroll them at
once. Those who spoke were Prof. A.
d. Wright, superintendent Of schools;
Prof +. II. Russell, school inspector;
Prof. A. b. Bowering, president OF the
school board; Capt. S. j. Quinn, clerk,
and Jas. X. Rawlings. These gentle
men were followed with earnest
speeches along the same line by Rev.
c. S. Lucas, Rev. WIN. Robinson, Rev.
John A. Brown, Rev. W. l.. Ransom,
Rev. James d. Johnson, F. d. Bowes,
w. w. Lee. Prof. Ross, j. {. Grant,
and some of the mothers of the pupils.
The meeting was decided success,
much enthusiasm was manifested and
it is believed that good will result from
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02

Lane has been put up by the Freder-
icksburg Power Company and on his
motion the thanks of the association
were rendered the company.
Mr.. Brent, referring to the hotel
question, stated that he regarded the
hotel question as one of the most i'm
portant subjects Fredericksburg could
take up and spoke of bad advertising it
is receiving owing to the lack of a mod
ern hotel.
Mr.. Jones moved that the chairman
appoint committee to investigate the
hotel matter and report some plan for
the formation of stock company and
report TO the association. The following
compose the committee: Messrs. T. II.
Harris, G. w. Jones, T. n. Brent,
David Hirsh, II. F. Crismond, Col. +.
ID. Cole, Henry Warden.
Mr.. Jones stated that the next most
important matter was to get more
manufactures here. He referred to the
loss of the Kenmore shoe factory and
stated that a stock company might
also be formed to build shoe factory
give employment to the skilled laborers
here, some Of whom had recently left
to fill positions elsewhere. He cited the
Virginia shirt company as successful
example.
The meeting then adjourned, and re-
freshments, consisting of sandwiches,
coffee and cigars, were served. The
members fingered awhile over these and
then dispersed TO their homes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
AUTO CARS IN VIRGINIA
3. 32l the Number Registered This Year.

On Aug. !, 1905, the first automobile
was entered on license book in Vir-
ginia. The entry was made at Richmond,
Richmond and Atlanta, perhaps, lead
the South in the number of automobiles
which pass through the city limits:
From the books of the State auditor II
may be seen that there have been
issued already, to date of October 10,
1921 certificates in the State OF Vir-
ginia. AS the State license fee is only
81. one-fourth Of which goes to the
clerk who issues the certificate, the
State is already looking toward a com
plete revision of the laws governing
machines in Virginia which will PROB
ably be changed entirely at the next
session of the legislature.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
NOTES FROM SUMMIT
Summit, Va, Oct. 81, 1909

Summit, Va, Oct. 81, 1909.
Mrs. j. w. Blanton, who has been
sick. is much improved.
Miss Lettie McWhirt, who has been
suffering with erysipelas, is out again.
Miss Airline Eubank, of Guineas, Is
visiting relatives in this community.
Miss Mamie Pierson, who has been
visiting relatives in Fredericksburg.
has returned home.
Mrs. r. l.. Bullock and daughter
were in Fredericksburg Thursday
shopping.
Miss Ethel Num-. of Guinea, was in
this neighborhood Thursday giving her
pupils music lessons. -
Mrs. |. r. Eubank and Mrs; Ill
Nussey, of Guinea, spent Friday here.
Following are the names of pupils on
roll of honor Of Summit school FOL
month of Oct: Ethel Bullock Mary
Blanton, Shirley Catlett, Mary Cox,
jamie Carneal, Virginia Leary, Nellie
McWhirt, Vivian Catlett, John Coz
and William larry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
LETTER FROM Mr.. R. u. KING
Former Resident Favors Good Road
Movement.
Jacksonville. Fla, Oct. q.

jacksonville, Fla, Oct. q.
To The Free Lance.
Having noticed from The Free Lance
that Spotsylvania county is shortly to
vote on the question of issuing bonds
for road improvements, it has occurred
to the writer that perhaps a little in
formation as to what other sections of
the country are doing might interest
the voters of Spotsylvania Just at this
time.
am sending you by this mail an
afternoon paper, which gives a full
account of the election just held in this
county on the question of issuing ST.
900, 900 in bonds for good roads. You
will note that the results are more than
three TO one in favor of bonds.
The total vote was very small, as IT
was "foregone" conclusion that we
were to have good roads. " This SEN
timent prevails over the entire state
and believe the entire South. Let
some of the Spotsylvanians come to
Jacksonville and see the miles OF
smooth, hard roads we now have and
they will never care to make another
trip over the Turnpike. " Vote for
good roads.
Yours truly,
RufuS III King
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
Mr.. COLEMAN AND THE BOND ISSUE

Fredericksburg. Va, Oct %. 1909.
To The Free Lance:
| have Just received the following
from Mr.. c. Richelieu Coleman;
Marye, Va. Oct. 9th, 1909.
Mr.. Henry Warden.
Dear Sir Replying to your letter Of
recent date relative to my position on
the bond issue, will say that | shall
vote for same. Yours trtly,
(Signed) c. Richelieu Coleman.
Your readers will please note that
Mr.. Coleman fails to say whether or
not he is heartily in favor of it,:
have just returned from a trip
through Berkeley, and found there that
practically all of the opposition to the
issuing of bonds was due to the facts
not being understood. 1t was very evil
dent that Mr.. Coleman had not endeav-
ored to explain them to his friends.
Yours truly,
Henry Warden.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
THE GOSHEN BOARD MEETS

The Executive Board of the Goshen
Association met in the Baptist church
here Friday and concluded their work
postponed for that day. In looking
over the condition of churches it was
a qualification to find them in a pros
porous condition. Most of them are
having constant accessions to their
number and some weak churches here
tofore assisted were reported self
sustaining. Church buildings are in
good condition and most all the churches
have pastOrs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
Oct. 18th. 1909.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD
Mr.. Swift Will Pay Amount for Name
of Party Responsible for Anonymous
Circular.
To The Public:

To The Public:
The day prior to Mr.. Butzner's card
offering a reward of $50 for the name
of the person responsible for the anony-
nous circular, ! had offered to Sergeant
Chichester and Policeman Tansill a re-
ward of $50 for proof of the writer Of
this circular. Mr.. Butzner has now
supplemented my offer of $50, making
total reward of 500.
| desire to state that my reward OF
$50 to any person securing evidence OF
the writer of this dirty, contemplate
and cowardly anonymous attack on my
self and others, will be paid at any time
upon presentation of sufficient evidence
10 enable me to publish to the citizens
of Fredericksburg the name of the con-
temptible coward and his associates in
order that he or they may be spurned
by all decent men.
| desire this information for the ben
eft of the public as well az myself.
Granville X. Swift.
Oct Both. 1909
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
RECITAL AT THE COLLEGE

A large audience assembled in the
College Hall Friday night, the occasion
being the opening recital by the pupils
of the musical department, under the
direction of Prof. Franklin. Those tax
ing part are pupils Of Prof. Franklin,
Mrs. Ninde and Miss Fulton. All did
well. rejecting credit on their lnstruc-
tors. but especial mention should be
made of Miss Elizabeth Boulware, who
played difficult transcription for the
left hand alone, revealing marvellous
technic, together with great beauty oil
tone and expression: also Miss Adrlenne
Sayee. whose violin solo was much APP
preciated. The following was the pro-
gram: IL .,
march, orchestra.
Schulhoff "Menuet de Mozart" pi-
ano. Miss Helen Timberlake.
Mascheroni- For All Eternity, vo-
cal. Miss Marie Abernethy.
Nevin- "Narcissus, piano, MISS
Mary Powell Wilson.
Franklin-"Little Love Song, " violin,
Miss Elizabeth Ninde.
Goddard Second Mazurka, piano,
Miss Marie Barnes.
Chopin alse in d Flat" piano,
Miss Lillian Thompson.
D'Hardelot-"Y and Love, vocal
Miss Owens.
Bohm - "Polacca Brilliant. piano
Miss Alma Gouldman. -.
REWARD" Berceuse, violin, MIS-
Rita lizard. -.
Koelling 80 WHITTIER" piano, Mis-
Ida Burruss.
Oliver" Good Night, Beloved, Good
Night" serenade, vocal, Miss Geraldin'
Baird.
Chopin "Valse in A Flat, piano
Miss Mary Lowery.
Lechetitzky - "Finale and Lucia, .
Transcribed for left hand alone.) II
ano. Miss Elizabeth Boulware.
Schmid-"Garden Of Roses, vocal
Miss Grace Butler. >, -
(a) Eberhart- "Kobold-Tanz, y TO
GODDARD "Berceuse from Jocelyn, VIC
lin. Miss Adrienne Savee.
| Chaminade- "Pierrette, y piano, mis-
Sallie Carter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
RUBBER STAMPS FOR
ELECTION TICKETS

The rubber stamps for stamping the
name. B. o. James, on election tickets
by voters who wish to support HIM,
were received Saturday by Col. +: d..
Cole, chairman City Democrat: Com
mittee. One will be placed in each
booth for use on election day. The
name can be written if the voter pre-
fers. The stamps, however, will be
generally used, as they have been sent
out for use at every precinct IN the
Cfafa
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
GEN. AL0NzO PHILLIPS DEAD

Gen. Alonzo l.. Phillips, of the Con-
federate army, and later connected with
the military of Virginia, died at his
home in Richmond Friday night, aged
81. He was born in Henrico county,
and had lived in Richmond all his LIE.
After the war Gen. Phillips helped to
organize the Virginia volunteers. lie
was promoted to be first lieutenant and
was later elected captain. Several
wears later he was commissioned major
of the First regiment. Two years later
he received his commission as lieuten-
ant colonel, ard in 1896 was made brig
adler general.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
INTEREST GROWS
In the Methodist Revival.

A much larger number was in attend
ance at the Methodist meeting on Fri
day night than previously. Rev: Mr..
Dennis took for his text Matt. 10: 1913,
and dwelt more particularly on a clause
in the 10th verse, "What lack l yet!
A number of persons privately express
ed a wish to become Christians. Each
night more interest is manifest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
ON TRIAL FOR SOLICITING BRIBE

f. B. Demarest, manager of the
Cleveland Trinidad Paving Company,
testified in police court in Newport
News Friday that Councilman Z. Z:
Cox told him that "some of the boys, y
members of the council highway and
sewer committee, were about to raise
rumpus about the failure of the com
pany to repair its paving in the city, but
that he Cox could quiet them foi
81. 500. The witness went on to say
that Cox told him later he could "fiS
things" for $1,000.
The trial of Cox on the charge OF so
Letting a bride was not concluded
Several other witnesses are to be heard
and the hearing will be resumed at
special session.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
HALLOWEEN

HalIowe' EN- was observed here Satur.
day night by masquerades, parades OF
small boys and girls in costumes, taking
off gates, rolling barrels in the streets,
etc. There was but little damage done,
for the officers were under strict orders
from Mayor Wallace to keep a sharp
lookout for any infringement Of law.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
FUNERAL OF MISS JONES

The funeral of Miss Mamie Jones,
who died at the hospital Friday night,
was held at the Peoples Mission Sun
day morning at 10 o'clock, conducted
by Evangelist Geo. A. Mills. Inter
ment in King George.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
REWARD OF $50
Mr.. Butzner Offers This Amount for
Name of Party Responsible for Cir
cular.

To The Free Lance.
The scurrilous anonymous letter
which came out Monday was an I'M
warranted attack calculated to do me
injury and since that time have exer-
cised my utmost efforts to find out the
author of it. Experts advise me there
is no such type here or in the city OF
Richmond. | take this means of mott
fying the public that | will give the
sum of $50 to any man who can furnish
me with the name Of the party respon-
sible for it. Respectfully,
VIM. w. Butzner.
ga OQth 1000
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
MISS STUART AGAIN president

Miss Sallie Stuart, of Alexandra, was
reelected president of the Virginia,
branch of the Woman's Auxiliary OF
the Episcopal Church, which adjourned
Friday at Berryville to meet next year
at historic old Christ Church, Alex
andria.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
ROLL OF HONOR

School No. Is, Chancellor district
Spotsylvania county, first month, emu emu,
ing Oct. %, 1909, Miss Josephine Jerreli
teacher. Eva, Hazel and Ralph john
son. Myrtle and Annie Mussleman'
Emma Hudson, Kathleen Abbott, Ev-
rette. Elizabeth and Percy Seay, Lonza
Cooper. Scholars on roll 70, average
daily attendance 181l-2O.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
MRS. EVANS IMPROVING

Mrs. J. R. Evans, of Spotsylvania,
who was brought to the hospital very
III some time ago to have an operation
performed, is doing nicely. This Will be
Gratifying news to her friends. DIR.
Pratt is her attending physician.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
A PAYING BUSINESS FOR SALE

ASH am going to leave the city | Of:
fer for sale privately the business OF
the Colonial Hotel, Beckwith's oId
stand. Price right; terms to suit. Ii
necessary possession given at once.
Apply to w. F. Wenger, Prop.
Colonial Hotel, Commerce street, Fred
ericksburg, Va. lozo-Stsoz'-4'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
M. W. H. A.

The regular monthly meeting of the
M w r. Association will be held at
the parish house Tuesday, Nov. q al
1890.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
WED IN WASHINGTON

Harry M. Muse and Miss Minnie
Rawlett, of King George county, were
married in Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
WILL GO TO REFORM SCHOOL

Matthew Baker, alias Ed Juggins, the
IA year old colored boy who stole Mr..
Thorn's horse, for whom he was work
ing, was reported to Commonwealth 8
ATTORNEY G.. B. Wallace, who ordered
the boys arrest. Monday he was taken
before Justice Payne and committed to
iail to await the action of the Prison
Association of Virginia, with the view
of sending him to the reform school.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02

GOLD WATCH FOB LOST
with initials, C. L. ]. Return to THIS
office and receive reward.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02

The Studebaker is built for the man
who wants good wagon. Likely you
will not buy wagon often, then buy
the best. Call for Studebaker Alma
nae for 1910. Decker & Alrich.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
SEIZED BY NEGRO
Approach of NeighbOrs Scared The
Brute of.

Sunday night about o'clock Mrs.
Archie Burton, who lives on Falmouth
hill on the Warrenton road, was attack
ed by a colored man as she was coming
down stairs, and before she could fight
him off her dress was partly torn off by
the negro. Her screams brought some
neighbors which scared the negro away
and he was not captured. Mr. Burton
was absent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02

here. In addition large signs have been
pIaced parallel to railroad to the same
effect. Up to the present time no fruit
has been plucked from this effort, but
the committee is hopeful OF harvest
Now gentlemen, these are true iacts
from your records. No mention mas
been made Of numerous suggestions and
motions which have borne some results,
hut these are the main accomplishments
of the Business Mems Association and
which make it worthy Of your efforts.
At the. conclusion of the reading OF
the address there was much applause,
and Mr.. Brent arose and highly COM
plimented the effort of DR.. King and on
his motion the association passed res
olution requesting the newspapers OF
the city to publish the address in full.
other speakers also spoke in high terms
of DR.. Kings paper
Mr.. Hirsh, treasurer of the associa-
ton. made brief address in which nc
reviewed to some extent the history Of
the association and the work accom-
nlished. stating that DIR. King, whC
had preceded him, had left but little
Tor MIN W lay vi ehoS hhS'
Mr.. T. H. Harris, former presiden
of the association, aroused interest AM
enthusiasm in short, spirited speech
in which he stated that Frederlcks
burg's greatest need at this tine is
modern, up-to-date hotel with abou
100 rooms. He stated that he believe.
such an enterprise would pay hand
somely and said that the time had ar
rived for the business men and citizen
of Fredericksburg to organize a stocl
company and build such hotel in self
defence, as the worse knocking" tina
Fredericksburg gets is from the travel
ling public, who complain of the lack o
hotel facilities here.
, President w. L. Brannan made.
: brief, but vigorous address, in who
he urged interest in the associatlo
r and larger attendance at its meetings
III Mr.. Q. w. Jones reported tnas
E guard rail along the canal on Ceda
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-09-03
STARTS SEARCH FoR RADluM.
Denver Millionaire Makes Donation
for That Purpose.

Denver.-The discovery of radium
ore in the United States is the OBJ
lect of a movement started by Thomas
f. Walsh, millionaire mine owner
Through the Vinson Walsh research
department of the Colorado State
School of Mines at Golden, which is
supported by Mr. Walsh, tests will he
made of all samples of pitcn blende
free OF cost and the results will be
regarded as confidential. To meet the
preliminary cost of the Undertaking
Mr.. Walsh has sent to President Vic
tor c. Anderson OF The school of mines
check for SIS. 900.
President Anderson said that to a
limited extent the school is ready to-
furnish responsible persons samples
of pitch blende, to aid in familiarizing
prospeetors with its appearance.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-09-03
THOUSAND DROWNED
FLOODS WHICH SWEPT MONTE.
REY, MEXICO, PLAYED FEAR
Full HAVOC.
over Five Hundred Bodies Recov.
cred, Property Loss of Twenty
Million Dollars, and Thousands
In Need of Assistance.

Monterey, Mexieo.-Twelve hun.
dred, and perhaps more, people per.
ished Friday night and Saturday in
the flood which swept a large portion
Of this city. Conservative estimates
place the property damage at $40,
100000. Fifteen thousand people are
homeless. More than 500 bodies
have been recovered.
The river has fallen considerably
and while still high, the danger is
over Seventeen and half inches oil
rain fell during Friday, Saturday and
Sunday. The rain was a steady down.
pour and at no time approached o
cloudburst.
The greatest loss of life occurred
Saturday morning between 8 and II
O'Clock, when the large buildings Oh
the south side of the river commenced
to crumble. Many of the houses hac
from one hundred to two hundred
people on their roofs, and all disap
peared in the flood.
In one school building, ninety wo
men and children were drowned
They had hurried to the school fol
safety, but the water drove then
from room to room until they were all
clustered in one room, and while two
priests were performing some relig
ious rites the walls fell and all were
swallowed up in the floods.
Thousands of people were standing
on, the north bank of the river unable
to render aid to the unforUunates or
the buildings on the south side, fol
nothing could have lived in the cur
rent of the Santa Catarina, which
was half a mile wide and flowing
swiftly. Watchers saw building:
loaded with people collapse and the
people disappeared in the water.
There is scarcely an establishment
in the city that did not lose EN-
plOyeS,