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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-14

Registered Shorthorn- Durham bull
calves for sale. The Durham is an
easy keeper and excels all breeds for
beef, milk and butter. The poor man 8
COW for profit, the rich mans cow for
beauty and economy. George Purvis.
Little Whim Farm, Fredericksburg, Va.
a3l-lm
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SUIT FOR DIVORCE

Mrs. Mabel Lunsford, through her
attorney, Judge Alvin T. Embrey, has
entered suit in the Corporation court
for divorce from her husband. J.
Hunter Lunsford.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-14
MONUMENT GROUNDS IMPROVED

The grounds around the monument
of the 23rd N. J. Regiment near Salem
church are being cleaned up and beau
titled. Mr.. Charles A. Perry, of Spot
sylvania, is the contractor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-14
Settlers SENT TO OKLAHOMA

Messrs. Harvey w. and VIM. j.
McCaliey shipped TO Oklahoma Satur-
day four Lady Dooley setter puppies,
which they sold at a good price.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-14
SALE OF HOUSE AND LOT

Rev. DR.. Hugh T. MusseIman has
sold TO his brother. Mr.. Gordon Mussel-
man, his house and lot on upper Princess
Anne street in this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-14

Use Armour's fertilizers for fall
crops. Sold by Decker & AIrich. They
have high grade animal bone also.
Best grade of timothy and other grass
seeds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-14
FOR SALE-FOR RENT

IVh ohIt-FU h hEN
Desirable residence on Charles street
FOR sale. Price and terms reasonable
Coed residence, with modern improve
ments. on Prince Edward street. for rent
Very desirable. Apply To
Jno. v Allison, Jr,
fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-14
TRAINED ANIMAL SHOW COMING

Howe's Trained Animal Show will
exhibit here on Wednesday, Sept. 18th.
at Hanover Park.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-14
Headquarters For All
Kinds of Leather

Sole Leather. sides Strips ard Blocks,
either Hemlock or Oak.
Harness Leather, Betting and Laeing,
all sizes
Cali Skins and Blacksmith Apo;
We don't handle any thing but the bsst.
All guaranteed TO give perfect satisfae-
ton as to prices, etc. a.
John 6. Hrkamp Co.
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF

The Conway Gordon & Garnett National
Bank, at fredericksburg, in the State
OF Virginia, at the close of business
Sept. LIST. 1909:
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l., Jno. r. Gouldman, Jr., cashier, do
solemBly swear that the above Is IA true
statement OF the financial condition OF
The Farmers and Merchants State Bank,
Incorporated, located at fredericksburg.
in the county Of Spotsylyania, State
OF Virginia. at the close OF business on
the LIST day of Sept, 1909, to the
best OF my knowledge and belief
JNO. +. GoULDMAS, JR., Cashier.
Correct-Attest:
W. 8. CHEsLEY,
r. ID. COLE,
DAVID HIRsa,
Directors
State OF Virginia, City OF Fredericksburg.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
by Jno. f. 6ouldman. Jr, cashier. this
9Th day Of Sept. 1909
s. G.. WmTEHoUsE. Notary Public.
Ny commission expires Oct. IL, 1911.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-14
G. w. ONES
STATEMENT FINANCIAL CONDITION

OF The Farmers and Merchants State
Bank, Incorporated, located at Fred
ericksburg, 10 the county OF Spotsyl-
vania. State Of Virginia, at the close OF
business Sept LIST, 1909, made 20
the State Corporation Commission.
pEsorrpcrs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-14

FARM HAND WANTED
Want a good reliable settled man TO
20 n. b. Hudgins, Law Building. Fred
icksburg, Va 2laln
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-14
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF

The National Bank OF Fredericksburg. at
fredericksburg in the State Of Virginia.
at the close of business s DIT. LIST,
1903:
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WANTED
A settled cook and house woaSp.
A. o. Nays.
SEQ. f.ift.
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THE DAYS BEST STORY

@HARLES J. ROSS. now appearing in THE owe Cure s discussing a
recent shieking divorce suit ~
~ THE convenient memory of the average witness" he laughed, lis like
that OF a old colored man I once me-, who claimed to have known George
Washington.
4 asked him IL he was in the boat when General Washington crossed the
Delaware. and III instantly replied. Lor, massa,I sterred dat boat
"'Wen, said T. 'do you remember when George took this hack at III cherry
treeg ~@ *e&E
He looked worried for minute and then, with a beamins smies satd: s.
"tWhy. suah, nasss, / dun drove lat hack myself "-Youngs Magazine
4 PROPOS of the queer Interpretation frequently placed by children upon
~ remarks made to them, a Western professor related at a recent dinner
4 = SON examination stories. 4H@s&E E
"once, in a Bible lesson" he said II repeated the text, Arise and take the
young child IN his mother n fee intoE Egypt Then I showed tn children
"a large picture in bright cohors that illustrated thu ext The children studied
this picture eagerly. Then they all frowned; all looked rather disappointed.
Finally a little girl said: t@#. N##4t
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.sWfHITE SLAVERY"
IN NEW YORK

posing newspapers represent, the subject should certainly not be
dropped by these papers after it has served its purpose in the cleo
ton. Probably at least ninetenths of the voters of the city look
upon the story as an election "roorback" and take no stock in it.
Obviously the story is iltimed on the eve of an election, and used
for the first time as q means of influencing the election. If true,
it is a pity it should be dscredited by being used as a partisan
weapon and at a time, too, when it could not be disproyed.
The mayoralty campaign in New York had long passed the stage
of indecency before this moral filth was flung into it. The com.
munity was, therefore, well prepared for it as a feature of a cam.
paign without parallel in New York for it's shamelessness. But
the reputation of the city is smirched, and the subject cannot be
dropped after election. The newspapers that have printed columns
of the story cannot consistently or decently abandon it. They
and the men who have spread it before the world must make good
or confess they have made use of the grossest ibels of their city
for the sake of winning an election for mayor.
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PROPER CONTROL OF
THE COUNTY HOSPITAL

the welfare of the inmates, but also for the economies involved.
The county has undergone an immense expense in building and
equipment at Overlook, and has assumed a big annual expense
for maintenance. Shall the people of the county have the bene-
fits of the best results at the minimum of cost? Shall the institu-
ton be what they want it to be-a model hospital and asylum for
the unfortunate insane? There are evidences to show that there
are faults in the present organization, but they are of a kind to
be readily corrected. But is a political, control that may be
changed every two years the best that can be provided for a great
public curative institution? Would an Independent board of trus-
tees, Oh the plan of State hospital management, be an improve
ment on control by a freeholder committee? The subject is open
for discussion.
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FAMOUS BITS OF PROSE q
BY FAMOUS PEOPLE Il;
to Wafer.
Died 1886.
Born 1917.
BY JOHN B. COUGH.

r ooK at that Behold it! See sits purity See how it gtters he . crown
Of liquid gems. 1t is a beverage that vas brewed by tho hand of the
49, Almighty Himself Not in HI shnnerng stl Or snokingf fires chohadw with
poisonous gases inc surrounded by the stencil Of ickening odors rank
pure coli water;b mt in the green glade n grassy dell, where the wild deer
wanders an h child loves to pay-there God brews it; down, down in
the deepest valleys where tn fountains mmmur and the ris sing. M high
III on he mountain tops where the naked granite gntters ke gold in the un-
light, where the storm clouds brood and the thunder storms crash-there lie
brews it, IN away, far out on the wide vide sea-, where the hurricanes
howl music n the mighty waves ror the chorus sweeping the march Of
God-there He brewsi 1T, that beverage of life, health giving water. -
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PUTTING THE x
BEFORE THE HORSE

terest has been exhibited only in a few spots where fiery local
issues prevail. In September there was a primary election cam
paign. and it was an animated and even excited one. By contrast
the election campaign has been lifeless. Do We not see here cause
and effect? Does not the interest aroused in the nominating
primary stife the interest in the subsequent election? Is it more
important to select a party candidate than to elect a public Off
Ger? Are we not getting turned around in our ideas of political
government by putting the cart before the horse?
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-10-30
"A MILLION TO KILL
THE LAZY BUG

bug a disease that exists and is spreading in the South, will be
appreciated by the people of the South. Like all of Mr., Rookie
fellerss gifts, this one is carefully studied out, and is applied to a
large public object. 1t will be well utilized. The lazy bug" is a
great economic problem, too. Its prevalence is a loss of energy
and labor to the South that is serious enough already, and may
reach colossal proportions if the disease is not arrested and
stamped out. The welfare of the whole South, and even of the
country, will be conserved by Mr.. Rockefellers great gift.
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orange, ". j., Oct. %, 1909.

Orange, N. j., Oct. ~, l309.
Editor of Newark STAR
Accepting your kind invitation to
say a few words anent the Mathews
controversy l would like to quote from
the constitution of the State of New
Jersey. Article No. 1 section 8 reads,
Every person may freely speak. write
and publish his sentiments on all sub
jects. being responsible for the bus
OF that right. No law shall be passed
20 or abridge the liberty OF
speech .........
Section Is reads 1.-THE people rave
the right freely to assemble together,
TO consult for the common good, to
make known their opinions to their
| representatives.. ...!.
You have been deluged with letters
from individuals who would take away
that constitutional right from Prof.
| Mathews; who use bombastic phrases
about Anarchist speakers. not realiz-
| ing That they themselves are The real
Anarchists, when they would destroy
our State and National constitutions,
by depriving Professor Mathews OF
his constitutional right.
The philosophy of Anarchy df it has
any philosophy teaches that govern
ment means tyranny: consequently all
government should be abolished, this
is the exact position of your corre-
spondents who assail Prof. Matthews,
or the sentiments expressed at the pro-
test meeting, as the meeting was called
TO protest against a most foul murder
instigated by the alleged followers OF
the meek and lowly Nazarene. Too
--....Jtx. - x.1nnlx. IL, chair dark heed
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least so distort the report, that the
world would think that a dangerous
enemy of society had been legally exc
cuted.
As the two principal speakers of the
evening were socialists, this old politi-
cal bugaboo, by which the politicians
have held their dupes in Hne for many
years-of Anarchist, will not go, as the
socialist party Is the only political
party in the field which has sufficient
confidence in Uncle Sam and u gov
ernment, to say In all of its platforms,
that the means Of life should be collec-
tivily owned by the nation; he only
political party which shouts In all Ian
guages Thou shalt not kilt" the party
which in all countries stands for THE
PUBLIC SCHOOL. teaching the coming
generations the latest results of scien-
tifc discovery, instead of beclouding
their young minds with medieval dark
ness and superstition.
1t seems to me that ordinary decency
would have withheld these followers
of an institution, which bitterly op-
| poses our greatest American institution
the PUBLIC SCHOOL-from attack
ing the man who has given so many
years of his life for it's Improvement.
Sometimes, when reaction seems
dominant and the future of our
try looks EXTREMITY dark, the manly
action of a Professor Mathews comes
like a ray of bright sunshine and gives
US renewed hope and trust in Amer
can institutions; showing as It does
clearly. hat there is at least a little of
the old American revolutionary spirit
still left; thai whilst the powers of
darkness, working in secret TO destroy
the principles on which this republic
was established. seem to be in the as
cendant, light and truth will again pre-
vail.
l am not a hero worshipper and pre-
fer to subordinate, as a rule, the indi-
vidual to the mass interest; neverthe-
less as professor Mathews has been
made the central figure in this contro-
versy, by the enemies of our public
schools, who would turn back the hands
of the clock and re-establish the days
of the inquisition; let all liberty loving
citizens, who believe in American insti-
tutions and our State Constitution join
hands In arranging large demonstra-
lions supporting Professor Mathews IN
his fight, to the end that
every law abiding American citizen VIII
have the right to express an honest CON
viction, without dictation from the OPP
ponents of progress. Respectluhy
yours, w. h..
To the Editor Of the Newark Star:
Dear Sir-In reply to your editorial
in tonieht's STAR, inviting criticism
relative to the Matthew's case, permit
the writer, a graduate of h Higf
c-l-1t - o,.h,,ft tho following.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-10-30
TIE NEW
IN SIGHT NOW

proposed boulevard to replace the old Plank road, with the cree
ton of a new bridge across the Passaic to connect the boulevard
with Newark. All the roadway to the centre of the Plank road
bridge is in Hudson county, but the highway is chiefly used by
Newark teams and travel, and is, therefore, essential to Newark,
which bears a proporhonate share of the expense of the improve
ment. Now that all obstruction to the work seems to have been
removed, atonement can be made for the prolonged delay by quick
construction.
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s. 1.-The following letters are presented,
as all future communications on this
controversy will be given, without
change of word or sentence, spelling
Or construction.-Ed.1
Oct. 90, '09a
To the Editor of the Star:
Dear Sir-The action of the STAR in
throwing open its columns to this dis
cussion, is in pleasing contrast to the
silence of the other English local
paper.
1t is to be hoped that Father Quirk
will withdraw mis- eman upon the
Board of Education that they sit in
Judgment upon Professor Mathews, n
require him TO make explanation and
defense as to his connection with the
Ferrer Protest meeting.
It is scarcely conceivable, that a
board Of American gentlemen of which
UP till now Newark has every reason
to be proud, should lend themselves
to such petty persecution Of n of
the city's employees, or seriously con
slider his arrogant demand1or his
dismissal, II he should decline to con-
slider his semi political actions as a
citizen open to inquisition.
Mr.. Mathews has already explained
the terms upon which he accepted the
| Craftsmanship OF Monday nights meet
ing. 1t was certainly appropriate that
one of his profession should take part
His own speech evidenced the scholar
and the gentleman. and 1t Is not fair
to make him responsible and a scape-
goat for the extravagances which were
INDUCED In by two subsequent speak
ers, and q few unruly members OF the
audience, which Mr.. Mathews probably
regrets as much as anybody, but, right
ly, does not feel himself under any
obligation to apologize for.
Many of those whom Father Quirl
claims to represent, will recognize thu
nature of the occasion, and be chart
table and just enough to repudiate con
nection with his distinctly unAmericar
demand. This is not Spain.
MOT A SOCIALIST"
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A million,dollar gift by
John D. Rockefeller to aid
the. work of scientists in
fighting the hookworm, com
monty known as the ''lazy
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Spain and drawn many a man to think
that at this hour of enlightenment there
shall exist so much narrow mindedness
and bigotry as not to alloy a man the
freedom of thought or speech.
The church as of old Is again trying
to dominate and to be tyranicai- I can
not see why Prof. Matthews has not the
right of his convictions and their utter
ances In public the same as any other
citizen.
The sooner this question of church
and state is settled the betterS1t will be
for all mankind. ! fervently pray that
we shall see the dawn OF enlightenment
and the horizon cleared from its over
hanging shadow. sincerely,
FREDERICK J. PETERSON.
Newark, N. j., Oct. 3oth, 90.
To the Editor Of the Newark Star:
Dear Sir--I take the liberty to express
my opinion with regard to Prof. Matii-
ews's doings.
/ think that aforesaid gentleman is as
we'll entitled to have an opinion Of his
own, outside of school, as any other
citizen. ~
He gets his salary from the public
funds to be sure. but don't forget, he
also renders service.
So II is nobody's business what he
thinks about Ferrer and SO. forth as
long as he does not teach these doc-
trines in school. wM. HuEBER.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-10-30

After unconscionable de-
lay, the boards of free.
holders of Essex and Hud-
son are about to begin the
work of construction of the
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Surely there should be
the best possible govern.
ment for an institution like
the county insane hospital
at Overlook, not only for
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-10-30

The election campaign in
New Jersey, such as it is,
virtually ends tonight. 1t
has been the most listless
campaign in years, and in.
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If there is as much in the
"white slave" story exploited
in New York in the last
week of the campaign
against Tammany as the OPP
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man," I, who am personally acquainted
with him would say, that the laboring
classes have no better friend than DR..
Mathews. / assure him that as far as
the professor is concerned, there is
absolutely no danger of an anarchistic
u%pheaval. It is true that he is a Social
ist. but only ignorant people confuse
them with the anarchists, This fact
rather shows his nohleness of char
acter, and his broadness OF mind. 1t
is for the interest of workingmen to
support this party, but a school teacher
derives no other benefit in Joining the
ranks than that of helping his fellow
men.
Last of all, / will say that IL the
pupils of DR.. Mathews classes were
questioned. all would unanimously as
sert that he never spoke against the
government, nor against religion in
school. as has been charged.
1t Ia the tendency OF human nature
to consider a man guilty until he is
proved innocent, in spite of the laws
embodied in Magma Carta. The truth
of this statement Is illustrated in the
famous Dreyfus case. Yours truly,
r. N. WISE.
Nau,ar1 NJ 7 not on ,ho
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Newark, N. j., Oct. 80, 'es.
TO the Editor OF the Evening Star:
In regard to the agitated question
now going on between church and state.
which has reached us from far of
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-10-30
The Mathews Controversy


city, Prof. Matthew's case sinks into
nothingness, and firmly believing him a
man with the courage of his convic-
tons, yet never forcing them upon the
student. simply giving the city value
received as an instructor. Could any
employer find fault or ask more? Re-
spectfully,
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Uncle WaH Mason
The San lozver Foot of Ernpora, Kansas, Days 1oda,


Tonight the boys will take the town. nc o'uouess t' NJ
-. Duo,s 2nt and knock the landscape galley west, ami
u.o, ,he morning cont I'll see my buggy In a apple
trn.. .ha sidewalk lied upon the lawn, Inc mems WIN all
HALLOWEEN tbsir feathers gone; I'll hear my trusty nikcow yh doWn
IT the bottom Of the well, whhe poo"hS @'s opN e
.aua en hetn a frantic hoof. Las year the boys wrought while l
-. - :. .a worm screamed and wept when looking a the
vo-t tbeva done 7 said. Next year III get a M md watch Tor these ms
o,,,a IA sboott the darungs full of holes" But gram neard me- an
she said: "whne waters cheap &c soak you head; you oce "ere so"nsS oW
self ~ George, ana people votedy you a scorge; yu played sc MANY henunh
tricks vou filled so many hats with bricks, that terror came 10 every ono "e"
YOU went forh to have some fun. The village pastor used . say " men "t
Young aNarcon my way i always beat a swift treat Faueih nav We
beat,. nd so l haven't bought a gun, and go the boys nay nav t"f
fun. and If the morning should disclose the chimney filed with garden nose
the vatchdo painted green and brown, the henhouse standing upside down. IN
make n % melancholy noise. but say; Boys tdurn ENID will b boys
Copyright 1909, by George Matthew adams 49,
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Newark, Oct. 20, 1908.
To the Editor of the Evening Star:
AS l read over the opinions of several
of our true citizens" OIL the Mathews
case" in this evenings STAR. indig-
nant as I was over the most OF them. l
could not help smiling at the eagerness
with which men of all stations are ready
to Judge and condemn. 1t Is very proba-
BILE that they know little or nothing OF
the facts Of the case; 1t is evident that
three of the writer's are not acquainted
with DR.. Mathews, because anyone who
knows him wen slightly. can readily
see the absurdity of accusing him OF
planting the lessons of murder In the
tender hearts of our little ones" who
for the most part are the juniors and
seniors of the High School.
To the Honest American Working
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NEWARK BUSINESS MAN.

Newark, N. j., October 20, 1909.
To the Editor of the Star:
In reference to the action taken
against Prof. Matthews, l wish to state
that. while being deeply religious, I am
not In favor of any church or religious
body debating any mans trend OF
thought and belief.
I believe that the right of free speech,
and thought. is the most precious of all
privileges. that the best of the human
race has shed it's blood for.
If religion Is going to interfere with
that, then / prefer to give up religion.
I believe that is precisely that relig-
ion is going to accomplish If 1t persists.
Sincerely yours
WALTER N. ADAMS.
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1.-THE following letters are presented.
as all future communications on this
controversy will be given, without
change of word or sentence, spelling
or construction.AEd.1