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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
STAFFORD NOTES

Stafford, Va, Sept. o. g.
The farmers are about through with
their fodder and everyone is getting
ready for the fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Woodward visit
ed the Burg today on a shopping expe-
dition.
Misses Edna and Katie Woodward,
of Baltimore, who have been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Woodward, have
returned to Baltimore, accompanied by
Miss Susie Woodward.
The time is drawing near for the
public schools to open, the thought OF
which makes the youngsters heart
very heavy.
Mr.. w. A. Woodward's pretty new
residence, "Fernleigh, on the Hope
road, is nearing completion, and the
owner expects to move in soon, condi-
tions being favorable.
The golden-rod is yellow;
The corn is turning brown;
The trees in apple orchards
With fruit are bending down.
The golden-rod has come again.
Wherever one looks they see drift Of
yellow, telling us that summer is gone
Mrs. A. ]. Woodward, who has beer
very in, is now able to be among us
again.
Red Wing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
ERWIN SWIFT

One Of the prettiest weddings wit
messed in this section for good many
years took place at New Hope church
Tuesday afternoon, Sept l4th, 1909, at
five o'clock, when Miss Carrie Clay
Swift, daughter of Mr.. J. II. Swift. Of
Granite Springs, became the wife OF
Mr. Walter Scott Erwin, of Washing
ton, d. c.
The bride, who was becomingly at
tired in white mOusselaine. wore the
bridal veil and carried a beautiful
bouquet and the groom looked hand
some in the conventional black.
The bride entered the church on the
arm of the bridesmaid, Miss A. Violet
Harris, while Mr.. John II. Swift,
brother Of the bride, acted as best man.
The bridal party entered to the strains
of MendelssOhn s professional, sweetly
rendered by Miss A. Katherine Biscoe.
The walters were Miss Pearl Massey
and Mr.. Carl Starbuck, Miss Myrtle
Andrews and Mr.. Rob Cronk, Miss
Maud Mason and Mr.. Tazewell finder,
Miss Bertha Swift and Mr.. Clifton
Brumbery, Miss Annie Wiltshire and
Mr.. Leslie Mason, Miss Loula Payne
and Mr.. Willie Pemberton. The ushers
were Messrs. Carl finder and Clifton
Harris. Misses Eva and Cora Swift,
the two little daughters of Mr.. c. C..
Swift and nieces Of the bride, kept the
gates. The church was decorated
beautifully by friends Of the bride,
and the high esteem in which
she is universally regarded was
attested by the number Of beauti-
ful and valuable presents coming from
far and near.
After the ceremony the bridal party
repaired to the home of the bride s
father, where a very pleasant evening
was spent, one of the features being Of
course the supper, which was sump-
tuously served and heartily partaken Of.
After repeated congratulations and
bidding the bride adieu, the company
left at late hour.
Tuesday morning when the happy
couple took the train at finders for
their home in Washington quite num-
Der of the brides friends met them at
the train to see them off. Mr.. c. G..
Swift, brother of the bride, accompanied
them as far as Fredericksburg, where
they were met by Mr.. G.. r. Swift, also
brother of the bride, who took them
to his home on Warrington Avenue TO
await their train.
They left at $50 for Washington,
where they will make their home. May
their future be all success.
Topsy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28

abiding BY the laws and determined
that every community Of which they
we're a part should be lawful com
munity. called forth continued cheers.
From Provo. where he was officially
welcomed to Utah by Governor Spry
Senators Smoot and Sutherland and
others. the president came on TO Salt
Lake.
Rslllneer Snubs Pinchot.
The arrival OF the president devel
oped an incident in the now famous
BallInger.Pinchot controversy which
was extremely interesting to those who
saw It. Secretary Ballinger came with
the president At Provo word was re
,ylved on the presidents train thai
Chief Forester Pinchot had arrived in
Salt Lake and would meet the presl
Dental party there. When the train
stopped Mr.. Pinchot was at the foot
of the rear platform steps of the presi
dents car with Senator w. E. Borah
Of Idaho.
"Why, hello, Pinchot," called the
president, extending a hand heartily to
grasp that Of the chief forester.
How are you?' he added. Il am
glad to see you"
Mr. Pinchot responded cordially.
Then the president greeted Senator
Borah with Hello. Bill old fellow
how are you? am mighty glad to
see you"
Several other members OF his party
followed the president Off the car, and
then came Secretary Ballinger Mr.
Pinchot was standing directly beside
Senator Borah.
Mr.. Ballinger greeted Senator Borah
with a handshake, but apparently ne
recognized no one else in the vicinity
Neither he nor Mr.. Pinchot made any
effort to speak.
The presidents visit to Salt Lake
has caused a little furry of excitement
among the Protestant ministers. The
difficulty arose over the purpose OF the
committee in charge to have the presi
dent speak at the Mormon tabernacle
In this city Sunday morning. The con
troversy did not go as far as a forma
protest. President Taft in the mean
time had suggested by telegraph
change in the Sunday program so a.
to allow his morning to be free for resi-
and such religious worship as he nigh
choose. The suggestion was agreed to
but after Senator Smoot boarded tn
presidents train at Helper. Utah, the
matter was adjusted by an arrange
ment of curtailing the Sunday morning
services at the tabernacle in time tC
permit the president to review a llyint
flag Of school children and then pro
ceed TO the little Unitarian church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
SPLITTING NUISANCE
Hawking and Splitting is Caused by
Catarrh Germs.

If the local authorities want to stop
the disgusting habit Of splitting mucous
on the sidewalks, they had better in
struct the people as TO the best method
Of killing the catarrh germs and curing
catarrh.
You can easily tell by reading the
symptoms below whether you have ca
tarrh or not:
Offensive breath, frequent sneezlng,
discharge from nose, stoppage of the
nose, huskiness of the voice, tickling in
the throat, droppings in throat. cough,
pain in chest, loss Of strength, variable
appetite, spasms Of coughing, low spir-
tied at times, raising Of mucous, diff
Guilty in breathing, loss of vital force.
Goolrick's Pharmacy has a sensible
remedy money back If it fails) for ca
tarrh, called Hyomei, which is vapor-
lied air so antiseptic that when il is
breathed over the infammed and germ
infested membrane, ii kills all germ life
and cures catarrh.
The price, including hard rubber in
haIer, Is only S1.00, and money back il
| it doesn't cure. Extra bottles so cents.
81 have tried almost every catarrh
cure on the market without benefit.
Have been using Hyomei for one week
and feel like new man already. -
VIM. v. Goode, Newark, Ohio, June
| 2l. 1909.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
CELEBRATION OF THE
GREAT DISCOVERY

On the evening of September 22nd,
when the twelve hour day closed with
a beautiful sunset, the preparations
were all ready and waiting for a night
of equal length, the blue sky overhead
lighted with the silver moon a few
light fleecy clouds fitting between the
fair and beautiful daughters Of the old
Virginia order, and the great heavens
beyond. Anticipation of very enjoy
able occasion was the one thought
which made the hearts of the fair
hands who had worked so faith
fully in preparing a vast waste
of white. In the centre the North
Pole, on the pole lone polar bear; (he
looked plump and healthy as he
waved the Stars and Stripes TO the
breezes) around the pole danced the
fairies to song and music, each having
ribbon representing our national col
ors, and numbering twenty, under the
command Of Mrs. Thomas B. Gayle,
(known as a successful leader Of young
people and who knows how to gain and
hold their love for and on any occa-
sion) the number surely being enough
to witness in behalf Of the pole discov-
cry, as in many instances great facts
have been proven by the mouth Of sew
eral witnesses, even two or three. On
the tables were tropical fruits and
many specimens Of the elegant
cooking for which the makers of the
homes in Spotsylyania are noted. Care
seemed to be cast aside and pleasure
sought. More than one hundred and
fifty were present and the occasion
was pronounced a great success socially
and financially. The gold and silver
raised from this entertainment will go
to the making of the proposed monu-
ment on the c. H. grounds. The
thanks of the movers in this, the first
effort along the line, is respectfully ex-
tended to Fredericksburg papers for
giving public notice Of the proposed
lawn party.
May the brave, patriotic women
always meet with success in their love
for the dead and living soldier. They
always work for it; they always de-
serve it; they must always have it.
What say the old battle-scarred vete-
rams and their sons?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28

which Commander Peary is confident
will show that Dr. Cook was not at the
pole. II was apparent that he was well
satisfied with the records before him.
Commander Peary is expected here
Monday afternoon and will remain un.
til Tuesday. during which time he will
be a guest at the home OF General
Hubbard. During his visit Commander
Peary will go over the records in de-
tail and supply such information as
General Hubbard may desire.
Il think it would be best not TO make
any statement after the conference
with Commander Peary" said General
Hubbard. "as It is a matter which the
officers OF the Peary Arctic club should
pass upon. 1 shall call meeting OF
the club officers very shortly certainly
within two or three weeks. for there
shall be no delay The meeting will be
in New York"
The records and observations OF
Commander Peary at the pole were
not submitted to General Hubbard, but
will probably be placed before the
Peary Arctic club
What scientific body in this country
may be selected to pass upon the
records and data Of Commander Peary
and DIR. Cook will be considered at the
meeting which General Hubbard Will
call
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
ITEMS FROM BROCKROAD
Brockroad, Va, Sept. %.

Brockroad, Va, Sept. %.
Mrs. Susie Lumsden, of Mineral, is
visiting her parents at Brockroad.
Mrs. Addie Mead, of Somerset,
Orange county, is visiting relatives
near here.
Miss Ltcie Stephens will leave in a
few days for Orange to attend school.
Sawmill whistles in every direction
sound quite cherry. Mr. F. d. Wallace
expects to move TO the New Furnace
in a few weeks.
Mrs. Susie Lumsden and sisters, Miss
Lucie and Mary Trigg, spent several
days with Mr.. Ben Davis and family
near Hicks Store.
Miss Fanny Haney spent several
davs this week with her brother, Mr..
EC. Haney, near Wilderness.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Williamson ex-
pects TO attend the State Fair at Rich
mond. -
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Olds, OF
Screameryille, visited their sister, Mrs.
H. w. Williamson, Sunday.
Mr.. M. Wakeman and wife ano
daughter, Miss Fannie, left today for
West Virginia to visit friends and rela-
M n uu;l,;s,.son has returned
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
puk. Sees KIna About Miss ElkIns.

Turin. Sept. 25.--Following an inter
view between the Duke OF the Abruzz
and the Duke Of COSTA, the former
dined with King Victor Emmanuel and
Queen Helena at the palace at Rae
sonIgi. In addition to giving their ma
jesties a personal narrative Of his re
cent mountain climbing expedition In
the Himalayas. 1t is reported that the
duke desired to learn the attitude ol
the royal family concerning his re
ported engagement to Miss Katherine
Elkins. II any definite decision was
arrived at. however, Il has not beer
made public.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
THINK MILLENNIUM
WAS DELAYED
ImmerSIOnlSts Expect the World
to End Today.
ELDER HAD NEW REVELATION
Faithful Showed Little Disappointment
That World Did Not End Yesterday
and Resumed Services When New
Prophecy Was Made.

and Resumed Services When New
Prophecy Was Made.
West Duxbury. Mass. Sept. 3D.
Awaiting the end Of the world, which
they believe will come before o'clock
tonight, the three hundred or more
members OF The Latter Reign OF the
Apostolic Church" who call them.
selves "Triune ImmerslOnists" and are
popularity known as Holy Rollers" re-
assembled for a long watch meeting
In their bethel.
Hundreds Of curious people from the
nelghboring villages fingered outside
10 note the progress OF events. but as
the curtains at the windows OF the
bethel were ali drawn close. little of
what occurred within was evident TO
outsiders. Apparently there was a
praise service and exhortations and
occasionally a voice pitched high in
prayer was heard exclaiming: 20
Lord. come soon; don't disappolnt us.
Although 10 o'clock Friday morning
was originally set as the hour OF the
coming OF the end Of all things, the
faithful showed little disappointment
when one Of the elders announced that
he had a new revelation that the world
would not be destroyed until some
time during the next twenty-four hours.
Believers only were allowed to en-.
ter the bethel. An exception was made
in the case OF Rev. DR.. Dillon Bronson,
OF Brookline. a we'll known Methodist
clergyman, who was admitted and OBJ
served the proceedings for some time.
When he came cut he said that the
participants we're evidently earnest In
their beliefs. but that much OF their
talk was unintelligible. Women, with
eyes closed and bodies trembling from
excitement, made strange, incoherent
utterances. which others, claiming TO
have the gift Of tongues" translated
into religious prophecies DR.. Bronson
said that there was much personal
hypnotism in the air" and that he
even felt the influence Of this hypnot-
ism somewhat himself.
On several occasions a woman, ap-
parently in a state of trance, emerged
from the bethel and, waving her arms,
motioned for the crowd 70 disperse. A
few obeyed the womans gesture OF
command, but the majority Of the
sinners" paid little attention to her.
On each occasion that the woman en-
countered disobedlence she seemed to
regain her normal aspect quickly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
mnrder susnect outwlts POSSE

Blueaeld, w Va. Sept. 25. - Not
withstanding the care and vigilance
maintained by the body Of armed clti'
zens VINO stood guard over the home
at Hurley. Va. Of silas Blankenship.
who with his two sons is suspected
of killing AUNT Betty Justis, her
sonin-law ard daughter and theil
three children. Blankenship managed
to escape and thus far has eluded ef-
forts to recapture him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
cen. corbIn aurled In ArlInatOn.

Washington. Sept. 25.-Almost be-
side the bodies of Generals Lawton
and Writ, the body Of Lieutenant Gen
eral Henry c. Corbin was buried In
Arlington National cemetery In the
presence Of the members Of his fam
lily and his close personal friends. Re
ligIous services at the grave were con
Quoted by Rev. w. W Brander, chap
lain of the Fifteenth cavalry station
ed at Fort Myer. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
PREP AIRING
TO SMITE COOK
Gen. Hubbard Says His EVl-
denCG is Interesting.
WILL NOT Be MADE PUBLIC

After a Conference With Explorer,
President Of Peary Arctic Stub viii
Call a Meeting and Lay Evidence
Before Members-Pesry Did Not
Present His Own Observations at
Pole.
Bar Harbor Me. Sept. 25.-"I have
read the records submitted by Com
mander Peary on the question Has
Cook Been at the Pole?' and found in
them much that DR.. Cook has not stat
ed. They are very interesting"
General Thomas Hubbard. president
OF the Peary Arctic club. made this
statement after a careful examination
Of the Peary records on the contro'
yersy. which we're submitted to him
by Commander Peary at Bangor While
General Hubbard would give no init
nation as to the nature Of the proofs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
NEW MUSIC BY PROF. FRANKLIN

Theo. Presser, the well known music
publisher, of Philadelphia, will publish
this fall arrangements of fifteen INA
tional Melodies" for violin and piano,
by Prof. F, A. Franklin, of Fredericks-
burg College, and The Hatch Music
Co. will publish a set Of six original
pieces for violin and piano, by the same
composer.
Prof. Frankln's published compost
tions now number seventy-fve.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28

Weldon. Va, Sept 25. - Waverl,
summerea, twenty years old, was IN
stantIy killed at the planning mill OF th'
House Manufacturing company. HI
was struck by a plank which, eaagh
by a tooth of a saw. was thrown witt
great force.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
POLITICIAN SHOT BY NEGRO
Insane Barber Fired on Passerby and
Killed Himself.

Insane Barber Fired on Passerby and
Killed Himself.
Mount Pleasant, Pa, Sept. 25.--H. J.
Jordan. leader in Republican poll
tics in this community and widely
known, was shot by negro, who af'
terwards ended his own life with a
bullet. Honey" Greenlo, barber
who Is said to have become mentally
unbalanced over religion, was sitting
in front OF his shop when Jordan
passed. Greenlo. without proyocation'
II Is said, whipped out a revolver and
began firing at Jordan. One bullet en-
tered back Of the left ear and emerged
under the right eye Another struck
Jordan's shoulder. GreeDlo then fired
a bullet into his own brain, dying al
most instantly. There is said to have
been no enmity whatever between
Jordan and the negro. and the crime IS
attributed to insanity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
ADMITS $4,000 BRIBE
Former Dispensary Board Member
Tells Of Whisky Buying Graft.

Former Dispensary boaro mempe'
Tells Of Whisky Buying Graft.
Columbia, S. c.. Sept 24-Sensa
tional testimony was given by Joseph
b. Wylie. a former member OF the stat
dispensary board, at the session in Tn
trial Of James S. FarDum, the former
liquor dealer and brewer who is charg
ed with bribery.
Wylie swore that he had received
commissions or bribes Of several thou
sand dollars for ordering whisky and
beer from houses represented by Far
mum. He also testified that there wa
an understanding between them by
which Farnum sent the drafts payable
to Henry Samuels, now mayor OF Cnes
ter. s. c., who cashed the same anC
turned over the proceeds to Wylie.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
Shot For a Ruralar.

seekolk. Mass, Sept. 25.-Mistaken
for a 'prglar or lncendiary. Calvin L.
Cady was shot and fatally wounded by
his son-in-law. William L. Barnes. He
died In a short time. cady was getting
a drink Of water in the night when
Barnes. hearing him. fred his revolver
at random. The shot struck Cady In
the back.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28

DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the safe,
sure. easy, gentle little liver pills. The
original Carbolized Witch Hazel Salye
is DeWitt's. The name is plainly stamp
ed on every box. 1t is good for cuts,
burns, bruises, sores, boils and sunburn-
but II is especially good for Piles Sold
by Goolrick's Modern Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
IN JUIa

VISITED the NortherIi
sole purpose Of hayiE
strong and substantial
work shoes, shoes that u1|
honest wear, shoes thai
sole leather from stroe
ceeded in securing f1,i|
largest manufacturers
North just such a shoe
are now coming in; We ha|
ceived about p differeut r
shoe has. and / will gu4o1. .
have, or give you a n4<
change for those prof|
solid sole leather count4|.
solid sole leather inncl1'
soles Of the very best W
sole leather, and the si1
throughout with viscol ~
near Waterproof as a ld|
be made. ] believe hcn4
best line Of work shoe
entered the "Old 'Bu1
be pleased to show this
who may be in search
pates purchasing such
at any time and tGize
great line Of shoes; yCa|
no obligations 10 buy,
is our business 10 shog
WALLACE & co
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
Find starvino Hermit.

shamokin. Pa. Sept 25.-The police
found a hermit on the mountains al
most starved and nude. He wore a
foot long white beard He refused to
reveal his identity and said that for
many months he lived on roots and
berries
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
IN THE HOME

GOWANS PREPARATION Is absolute pro
lection aaainst pneumonia, colds. Group,
coughs, pains and soreness IN lunes and
throat Relieves al once b destroying lhe
Inflammation ard congestion. External
and peDeiratins SiO0, SOC, 25c. All
druefisis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28

Do not be deceived by unscrupulous
imitators who would have you believe
that the imitation pills are as good as
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills.
There isn't anything just as good as
these wonderful pills for the relief OF
Raekache. Weak Back, inflammation Of
the bladder. urinary disorders and All
kidney complaint Any one cap take
nnWilf,s Kidney and BIadder Pills as
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
Latham ElIes an Hour.

Berlin, Sept. 25.-Hubert Latham
the French aviator. few In his aero
plane over the Templehof parade
ground. remaining in the air for one
hour and two minutes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
ro.,nd Dead In Rathroom.

Washington, Sept 25.-William H.
Pearce. aged ffty-four years. and prin'
clpal examiner OF the board Of review
Of the pension office. was found dead OF
heart failure in the bathroom OF his
home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
Murderer EIectrocuted.

Richmond. Va, Sept. 25.-Howard
H. Bragg was electrocuted in the penn
tentiary here for the murder OF his
brother-in-aw, Thomas Drawboro, In
Rockbridge county last September
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
VERY LOW WEEKEND ROUND
TRIP FARES

Now in effect via SoutherH Railway
from Washington and Alexanria to
Somerset, Warrc7ton, HarrisonDurg.
Bluemcnt and intermediate points and
from these stations to Alexandra and
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
Monday, Oct.

that being court day,
tract or parcel of lau1
all the buildings and i1'
appurtenances thereon
longing, situate, lying
county Of Spotsylvani4
ginia, about eight mil4
house Of Spotsylyenia
road leading 70 Hams
contain one hundred ~
the same tract convcyt
ter to the said Robert 1
VIM. X. Coleman by dee1
May 18th, 1900, and o|
Clerks Office in The &
Spotsylyania county, NJ
deed and the deed or 4
ferred to reference Il a
fuller description Of "a.
Alyi9
~ M
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28
MORMONS CHEER
PRESIDENT TAFT
Addressed Enthusiastic Audi
HnCe in Tabernacle.
pINCHOT JOINS THE PARTY
Incident Of Famous Conservation Dis
pute Develops at Presidential Train,
When Taft Cordially Greets Chief
Forester and Secretary 5aIinser
Snubs Him.

Salt Lake City. Utah Sept 20
President Taft added a Mormon taber-
nacle to the long list OF religious edi-
fces in which he has made addresses
to the people It was at Provo. a thriy.
ing little city forty miles south Of Salt
Lake. where it Is said so per cent OF
the residents are Mormons and the
home OF Senator Smoot Is located, that
the president faced probably the most
efferyescently enthusiastic audience OF
his ten days OF travelling to the west
There was nothing in all the pro.
gram 10 suggest the religious character
Of the building. The presidents appeal
to the patriotism OF the people, his
congratulations TO them on their evi
dences of prosperity and the fact that
they were a community Of the law
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-28

IN the name Of the C8
iii Virginia. In the 81.
Circuit court OF
| Spotsylvania on tho
tember, 1909. Shephc,
against Boon ct ais, q
The object Of this "a
that certain piece al1
estate in Courtland nj
Spotsylyania county,V
Boon died seized an
which was conveyed a
Ann Jackson. And 81
been made and fled t|1
Will Boon, Louisa -
Matte Boon and Ivy a
idents Of the State q
ordered that they 90 1|
in fifteen days afte
thereof and do what .
to protect their intef|1
And it is further ord1..
thereof be published n
four weeks IN The W.
a copy be posted aL I'
the courthouse Of IN
fore the next sEccea