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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
cRITIciSt COUNTY COMMITTEE
Friends Of M eookick Polut to IneonsIst,ncy Of
Slsgnsrs
To The Fres Lance:

TO The Frss Lance:
The address OF certain members OF the
the county committee, which appeared
Ia The Star On Feb. - aud The Free
Lance OF Feb. 20. Oceasioned some politi-
cal talk In town and was severely crit.-
ci1ed by numbers OF Mr.. Goolrick' 8
friends. IL IL a most remarkable thing.
said one Of them, that this unusual id
dress should include the words, I'VE. the
undersigned County Democratic Com
mittee. conveying thereby the impress
sion that the article was signed by ali of
the committee. hen as u matter OF fact
there has been no meeting, and at least
iour members OF the county committee.
namely. Capt N. Is. Rowe, DIR. T. W.
Dew, nessrs. Eugene Bailey and Wesley
Hudson. have not signed the article As
II to cover up the Tact that these gentle
men had not signed, the authors Of the
article Ia question have secured the sig
natures OF four other gentlemen, namely.
hessrs. :. l.. Pritchett, y T. kendig. w
Young aud J W. Hogans. Jr., who
are not believed To b. members OF the
committee
This, however, IL the least remarkable
point sboct the article 10 O question. There
Is humorous and highly inconsistent
side TO the appeal OF the signers for Mr..
foreman on the ground that the county
lie entitled to the Office this year. Or
serve that Of the fifteen bona fide mem
bers OF the committee signing this un.
usual document, with the possible excep-
ton al Mr.. X. V. Graves, voted for a
county Democrat against Mr.. Swift.
when, according 10 this custom OF alter
nation which the signers harp on. the
city was entitled 10 the member. Can
there be any merit in the plea OF the
signers when they. themselves, were the
hrst to violate this custom which they
are now so anxious to preserve? Not
only did the signers vote for county
man at that time, but Mr.. c. Rlchelieu
coleman, now an aspirsnt for Legislative
honors on this custom platform" did
likewise.
1t is a matter OF Surprise that the menu
beers OF the Spotsylvsnia committee
should have refused a friendly conference
With the town committee and then have
proceeded. as committee, To nomi-
nate their own chairman. Mr.. c. X Cole
man. as the Democratic candidate for
the House.
Voter
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
FIVE LAWYERS IN THE CASE

The case OF W. C. Reynolds v. T. W.
Corbin and Others was areued before
Judge J. +. Mason, OF the Circuit Court
OF Spotsy lvauia county on Thursday
Mr.. Reynolds and othe: creditors. sued
Mr. Corbin for sums amounting to $500
and attached certain timber, &c,
which was sold by receiver appointed
by Judge j. E Mason when Mr. Corbin
nied voluntary petition In bankruptcy
In U. 5. District Court The creditors
are contrasting over the title to the tim
Der. Mr.. E. Ii. DeJarnstte, Jr. represents
Mr.. Reynolds; Judge A. T. Embrey, Mr.
Powell; Mr.. Frederick w. Coleman, Mr.
Coroin, the bankrupt; Aessrs. T. s. Cole.
mao and Lee j. Graves, Jones and Dob
son.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
TUCKER FOR
LOCAL OPTION
he Says People Must Decide Liquor
Question.
OPENS CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR

Ii. st. Geo. Tucker, Democratic can
didste for governor, opened his cam-
paign In Richmond Wednesday In a
meeting arranged by bis friends at the
Academy OF Music. The house was filed
with an enthusiastic gathering, who at
times rose en- masse 20 cheer the orator
who declared the platform upon which
be would ask the support OF the Demo-
Gratis OF Virginia.
The salient points OF Mr.. fuckers re-
marks were these:
am Democrat. first. last. and all
the time"
Il am not Il politician. though | have
no grievances against them | 20 fur
th.r, aud say | believe IN them Their
can be no higher aim than that of right
fully guiding the people"
Il could not take the stump fJr a sill
yer coinage at ths ratio OF 16 to l, and
God was good enough to give me the
strength not to do It."
"Pd rather ride in doS-csrt right.
than IN the band wagon at the expense
OF my conscience"
These remarks brought the crowd to
Its ieet. and put the candidate in good
humor with himself and the crowd.
The climax came when, after discuss
Ing good roads, States rights, fence laws.
school laws, compulsory education, and
other questions, Mr.. Tucker defined
his stand on the question OF local option
as opposed to Statewide prohibition.
81 am for local option" said the can
didate because It T. Democratic, and,
theref Dre. II am elected governor and
the legislature We're to pass a State wide
prohibition law. ! should feel compells d
To veto IL II the Legislature were to
pass bill putting the question Of State
wide prohibition TO vote of the people,
l would bel compelled TO approve II. be-
cause the people have the right To say
whether or not they want State wide
prohibition"
John ). Harwood, acted as chairman
OF the meeting, and Harry NJ Smith In
troduced the candidate.
The unequivocal stand taken by the
candidate on the main issue OF the cam
paign-local option VS. Statewide pro-
hibition-seemed TO have pleased all
who attended
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
CAROLINE
juags and Ms ksneus esssssts eoldsn Wed.
dlnz-pasoasis, etc

Bowling Green. Va. Feb. Oath.
Judge ant Mrs. Z. {. Moncure eele
bratsc the 5Oth anniversary OF thel
marriage at their home, Auburn" OF
Tuesday. Feb. 23rd. With a reunion o.
the children. grandchildren and a mum
Der OF relatives. The day, though incle
ment, was q glad and joyous one for al
who went to extend congratulations e
this beloved and hOnOred couple. At ,
O'Clock u lew lie long friends from IN,
20 wn We're invited to Join with the fami
y In this happy reunion. From TO 4
an elegant luncheon was served 70 abou,
% guests and the rest of the day wa
spent Ia social intercourse, many not re
turning To their homes until the next
day. Judge and Mrs. MOneure have the
best wishes OF hosts OF itirnds Tor many
happy returns.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. T. Martin. Mr.. and
Mrs. McDOugal, Mrs Holland, Messrs. :.
W Broaddus, L. ID. Coghill, X A. Cog
bill, z. l.. Hay mOnd aud ID Il Powers.
r.. Were among those who wsot TO Old
Poiot Monday To So the tieet.
Miss Sue Bagby, OF King and Queen, IL
guest OF Mr.. u T. Smoot and family.
Miss Mary Haywood has returned to
her home Ia South Carolina. after a visit
OF several weeks to Miss Edy the Chand-
Ter.
Mrs. Granville Burruss and two chill.
dren have returned from a visit to her
old home. near Rutber Glen.
Mr.. Everett Butler has gone to Rich
mond to take a course at one OF the bus
mess colleges
Mr.. +. K. Moore. wife and children left
today for their home ia Norfolk. after
spending few days at the home OF her
parents, Judge and Mrs Moncure.
The condition OF Mr.. j. W. Gill, who
has been sick. Is improved
Miss Lucy Wallace. OF Richmond, Is a
guest OF Mrs T. B. Gill
The J. q. {. Club gave n George Wash
ington supper Monday night. Each
member represented some colonial celeb
rlty aud the Representations were splsn-
did. Dancing was INDUCED In and dur
Ing the evening an elegant supper was
served. The delightful evening was
brought to Il close by all the couples
dancing The old Virginia reel.
Miss Annie Cobb, who was called to
Hanover by the death OF her father, has
returned to the Seminary TO resume her
studies.
Mr.. j. r. A Bruce Is spending this
week with relatives In Richmond.
Mr.. B. G. Blythe has returned to New
port News, after spending a couple OF
weeks with his family here.
Mr.. and Mrs Irby Moncurs and four
children, who have been guests OF Judge
and Mrs. Z. c. Moncure, have returned
to Blackstone.
Mis- Graves. who has been a guest OF
Mics Annie White. has returned to Bed
iordCity. X "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
ANOTHER JAIL FIRE
No Damage Was Dons.

The fire alarm has sounded three times
In the past two months for fire in the
jail. The fret was occasioned by Beckie
stanton burning some rags In the stove
The second was a real fire caused by a
defective fue and did considerable dam
age. The third on Wednesday at noon
was caused by one of the prisoners, and
circumstantial evidence points to W. A.
Joiner. colored. who was putin jail
Tuesday. In an unoccupied cell some
rags and small pieces OF wood were put
in a crack, which fell down between the
two Inch oak board wall Two email
blank books were found in the wall
which Joiner had been using In soliciting
subscriptions for a church. The other
prisoner In jail stated that he heard
Joiner 10 his cell scratching matches.
When the Sergeant got to the jail Joiner
was lying down pretending to be aslesp
No damage was done as the oak boards
did not catch.
Joiner confessed TO Sergeant Chichester
when the latter confronted him later and
confessed to setting fire to the jail. say
ing he felt so miserable at being ia Jail
that he wanted to die by burning TO
death, but the facts are probably that
he thought he would make an opportun-
ity to escape.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
cHiLD'S PLAY
Voter

Editorial. Richmond News-LeaderD
From the standpoint OF the cla,n Cit.
zen and the STATE. nothing IL more alb
surd aud unjust than the Arrangement
that one section OF a Legislative district
shall have the member two terms while
the other section shall elect him for
the next two. Spotsylvsnia county and
fredericksburg city are IN dispute over
their member OF the Legislature. The
county claims that now Is it's turn and
II demands the delegate Apparently
there Is no complaint against Mr.. Cool.
rick, the present representative OF the
district. The demand Is that he be r..
tired and a new man elected simply be.
cause under the arrangement his success
sor must be from Spotsylvania.
No matter how useful IA man may be
no matter how valuable to the State. NO
matter how we'll his constituents NAV be-
satisfied, when the time comes for the
other part OF his district to be represent.
cd be must be dropped. These conditions
seem ali the more unfortunate when W,
remember that man needs at least twc
sessions oil the legislature to train hin
Tor the proper performance OF his work
But we require him to retire Just at tbs
time when he could do the best servic,
and replace him with a new. green man
who In turn must be broken ia.
much more sensible plan would b,
to do away with sill these ARRANGEMENT,
and have delegates voted for IN primar,
elections OF their entire district. VI.
cannot believe that the people OF Virgins
are so foolish that bad or unfit NJ az
living In q larger country or section o
district. would be elected. simply be
cause OF bis place OF residence, over &
good and fit opponent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
MANN OR TUCKER?
Liquor Element Said to bs Uncertain which to
Support

A telegram from Richmond says that
several conferences have been held be-
tween representatives OF the Virginia
Liquor Dealers Association and Senator
Martin with the object OF securing to
Judge Mann, candidate Tor governor, the
support of the liquor element, provided
Judge Mann will agree to a public state
ment that he will not approve any
measure passed by the Legislature,
while governor, declaring for State wide
prohibition, according to a leading mem
Der OF the Liquor Dealers Association.
lt Is that a tacit agreement was reach
ed at Informal meetings. and II the de-
sired ends can be obtained IN a public
statement, the liquor dealers will be sat
isted with the candidacy of Judge Mann.
In this connection IL Is said that as a
result OF the conference Senator Martin
Is not near so enthusiastic In his support
OF Judge Mann as he was two week ago
Tucker has already declared that be
will veto q bill for Statewide prohibI-
ton. Should Judge Mann also make
such a statement publicly to the LIQUOR
people the league will be forced to seek
it's end by the doubtful experiment OF &C
Ing before the people for their votes on
the question.
lt Is learned that a meeting of the liQ-
uor people has been held at Richmond,
behind closed doors, the sense Of which
was that they would support Tucker
against Mann, on the ground that II
would be better TO have man In the
governors chair who did not favor pro-
hibition aud would use his influence
against IL, than a man who, while not
running on shat platform. has long been
affiliated with the Anti-Saloon League
aud would welcome any movement made
by the league.
Judge Mann declines to take up this
question OF what he will do II confronted
by the two horns OF the dilemma, after
be has become governor on a local option
platform, and with the support OF the
liquor people. 1t is apparent that be
cannot steer clear OF trouble when these
two antsgoDistic forces finally lock horns
for the control OF the State
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
FLAG PRESENTATION At Iceland


Iceland, Va. Feb. 25th.
On the afternoon OF Feb. 22nd the P.
O.S. OF A. presented to Iceland school. OF
Stafford Co.. q beautiful flag OF our coun-
try. With appropriate ceremonies the
dag was hoisted above the school build
ing.
Mr.. Hugh Cline, a young lawyer ofCali-
fornia. made the speech OF the evening.
He called attention to the fact that It is
especially fitting for Stsffordians to
celebrate the 22nd, as Washington's
home at one time was on her soil
The camp performe their part
OF the program most creditably.
They with their bran-Dew badges and
many bright coiored flags presented q
most interesting picture as they march
ed to and from their hall The school
children are proud OF their flag and love
to see IL floating happily over their
school building.
The camp was organized In our COM
munity only short while ago, but al
ready its benefits are felt IN the kindlier
spirit OF the community. The camp is in
very fiourishing condition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
NORMAL SCHOOL BOARD
Hold, Session and Discusses Location Of Site. E

The State Board Of Visitors for the
Fredericksburg Normal School met at
the Exchange Hotel here Thursday night
and will be in session probably several
days. The object of the meeting is to Sc.
lect site for the Normal School. There
were present Chairman Sidney Peters
Petersburg; j. J. White. Richmond; Sen.
ator John A. Lesner, Norfolk; John t.
Daniels, Cape Charles; Geo. C. Round.
Manassas; DIR. j. A. C.Chandler. Caroline;
Alden BELL, Culpeper, secretarJ; Judge
II. l. Chichester, Stafford, treasurer:
+. j. Smith, Fredericksburg. The only
member absent was John W Edmonds.
OF Accomac. ln addition Hon. J. d
Eggleston, Jr., OF the State Board. was
present. The only question discussed
was location.
Two gentlemen were sent for and ap-
peared before the board-Mr. Henry
Warden and Capt. NJ. d Rowe Both Of
these gentlemen had offered sites.
Maps of the several properties We're
before the committee and eIsmin ID. The
property offered by Capt Rowe IL on the
range OF hills adjoining the Aims House.
Ii takes In what Is known as Rowe's
woods and contains 80 acres. This
property is offered at $1,000. Mr. War
den's property IL on the river road aud
takes In Sligo. He Offers 80 acres for
$15 900 or 40 acres for $16 900. la ad-
dition he agrees to build steel bridge
over Hazel Run, macadamize the road
leading through the property. put down
granolithic pavements. etc. 1t Is estimat-
ed that the improvements he offers free
will amount to Iesrly as much as he
would receive for the property sold.
Friday morning at 8 a. m. the CON-
mittee went In carriages TO visit first
the two sites referred to and afterwards
Others.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
SUNDAY SCHOOL
CLASSES ENTERTAINED

Mrs. Thomas Jackson and Mrs. B. F.
Whitnsr entertained their Sunday Schoo
classes OF II and Is respectively at she
home OF the former on upper Princess
Anne street Thursday evening. Games
and all sorts OF amusements were To-
dulged in. aud judging from the uncon
trolable mirth OF those present they had
6ne time.
Refreshments were served during the
evening and at late hour ell departed
declaring that all had spent q most en-
joyeble evening.
fiourishing Methodist Sunday School at
tached to the church Of which Rev. W
l.. Dolly fs pastor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
MISS ELIZABETH p. BOWMAN

Miss Elizabeth Pierce Bowman, daush.
ter OF DIR. aud Mrs d. C. Bowman, died
at the home OF her parents on George
street Wednesday evening OF congestion
oil the lungs. aged Is years. She had
been sufferer for a long period.
Funeral from residence Friday morn.
Ing at 1880, conducted by Rev. III,
HendeRlite and interment 10 the City
Cemetery. The palbesrers will be DR.. j
Gsrnstt King, Samuel Pretlow, ii. F.
Crismond, Paul Karsten. Jr., Mayo
Smith and Humphrey Butler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
CHOICE EGGS FOR MATCHING

Very choice White Wyandottes, Dus-
ton-Dixon Strains, and 8. C. White Leg
horns. Blanchard W yckof Strains. Eggs
for sale at &1.00 for 10. A few good
cockerels still unsold 81 90 each. Also q
number Of fine young laying hens and
Jno. 8. Terrell,
27flm fredericksburg, We.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
BASEBALL
Fredericksburs's Association Char
tered.

Especial to The Free Lance.)
Richmond Va, Feb. "a.
The fredericksburg Athletic Associa-
ton was chartered today. with capital
OF from one to ten thousand dollars, to
organize and manage a baseball club for
the city OF fredericksburg. J. GARRETT
King Is president. E. Smith and Henry
Warden. vice presidents; Clarsnce r.
Ho gard, secretary, all OF Frederick
burg
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
ONE OF THE OLD TYPE GONE

To The Free Lance:
In the death of Sophronia Alsop, our
town loses one OF it's most valuable
colored women. She was industrious.
kind. always cheerful and respectful, and
ready to lend a helping hand. She had
many friends among white people who re-
gret her untimeIy death.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
NOT REJECTED
spotsyksnls's Application f0 Ststs AID was
Esgua.

1t having been rumored that the CD
p.ication OF 5potsylvania county for
State aid for It's public roads had been
rejected. Commonwealth Attorney T.
Stokeley Coleman. OF that county, tele.
graphed the authorities at Richmond 10
ascertain II the report was true and re.
ceived the following telegram In reply:
Richmond. Va, Feb. Gath, 1909.
r. Stokeley Coleman, Commonwealth
Attorney. Spotsylvania, Va.
Spotsylvania's application IL all regu
lar and has not been rejected.
(Signed) g. p. Coleman,
Assistant Commissioners OF Public High
WAYS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
Headquarters For
Building Materials

keep all kinds Of North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber, dressed and
addressed. Shingles, Laths, Sash,
Doors, and Blinds, Lime, cement,
Calcine Plaster, Plastering Hair,
Building and Paving Brick. Tin and
Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
Kinds Ready-Mixed Paints and Dry
Paint, Linseed OIL. Turpentine, Dryer
yarnish and Lewis's White Lead,
Paint Brushes Of ali kinds, Window
tlass and Putty, Builders Hardware
u ali kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheathing
Paper and fine Brick.
Keep large stock OF Sewer Pipe and
fire Clay Pipe. 4. ID. Cole.
Agent for sale OF bricks OF Fredericks-
burg Brick Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
LOCAL OPTION ELECTION
Case WiH Be Argued Before Supreme cou'
Iussdsy.

The local option case in which the cleo
ton held in fredericksburg last May
was contested will come up In the Su-
preme court at Richmond ne1t Tuesday,
March 2nd.
The attorneys on the opposing sides
have been notified to be present to argue
the case
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
Mr.. HURKkMP LEAVES THE HOSPITAL

Mr.. ". Il. Hurksmp left the Mary
Washington Hospital Friday morning.
de has nearly recovered from his deep
cold.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27

Commonwealth Attorney G. Il. Swift
has issued q warrant, on complaint OF
Sergeant J. c. Chichester, for W. A. Join
er for attempting to bum the jail.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
CASE DISMISSED
Check lregulxiy Drawn Presented at Fa m9s
8 Merchants Stats Bsnk-PUmsnt wss Re-
fused

On Wednesday James G. Taliaierro
manager OF the pool room on Commerce
street, owned by Mr. II. G. Howard
drew a check on the Farmers 4 Mer.
chants State Bank OF this city for $40
The check was rs FLOWS:
Fredericksburg. Va, Feb. %. 1908.
No. D. The Farmers and Merchants
State Bank pay TO the order OF James Tai
iaierro $40 (ten dollars) for salary.
II. G. Howard.
T.
The check was endorsed on back James
q. Taliaferro. This check was presented
to the bank about p m. By an employee
OF the pool room. The cashier, Mr..
John f. Gouldman. Jr., declined to pay
1t. recognizing IL at once as irregular on
the grounds that 1t was numbered ) and
he knew Mr.. Towards number was
greater than 3 and that T. at the bot
tom OF name was not usual signature
Cashier Gouldman called up Mr.. Howard
and asked him II he had given such check
de replied no, and pronounced IL unau-
thorized, but said he would have honor
ed It II IL had been paid. Mr. Gouldman,
cashier, reported the facts to Common
wealth's Attorney G.. r. Swift and q
warrant was issued charging Taliaferro
with forgery. He was brought before
Justice Dannehl Thursday morning,
witnesses examined and Mr.. Talisferro
made a statement that he had no intsn-
tsntion to defrsud Mr.. Howard or the
bank. but that the money was drawn
on his salary and in signing Mr.. How
ard's name he designated who wrote 1t
by signing ST" below Il. Mr.. Howard
said Mr.. Taliaierro had no authority 20
sign his name TO check. The case was
dismissed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
LADIES ONLY

Why should get Darried7 have q
Dog that growls. a parrot that swears,a
lamp that smokss and cat that stays
out nights. Bee them In Gamers window.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
ORCHESTRA CONCERT

The College Orchestra win give one oil
their enjoyable concerts Friday night,
March 9th.
In addition to the orchestral selections
there will also be several vocal numbers
and q cornet solo by Miss Anna Price. q
young lady who Is making quite q rspu-
tstion for herself ne o cornetist-
An admission lee OF 20 cents will be
charged, the proceeds being used in par
chasing new mnsic for the Orchestra
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-27
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums OF $500 and upwards. real
estate security. Apply TO Chichester 4
Chichester, Attorneys. ls II
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