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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07

Commenting upon the report of
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson,
showing the enormous aggregate of
crops and their value produced in
the United States during the year
1909, the New York Times add:
Two points present themselves.
All this plenty has not produced
cheapness, and the good fortune of
Of the agriculturists has not pro-
NOTED the yield of milk of human
kindness among them. They have
reduced no prices, but are leaders of
the demand for the reduction of the
unearned increment of others.
There has been a tendency of the
animals and crops of the farm to in
crease in value per unit at the farm
at a faster rate than all commodities
have increased at wholesale" The
trusts are the wholesalers. Their
problem is the reduction of the rate
of profit per unit. The happy
farmers profit increases per unit.
Yet it is the trust that must be reg
ulated. Particularly it is the rail-
ways that must be compelled to re-
duce rates, and increase wages, as in
the old granger days. Yet but for
the railways the farmers would be
burning their corn from inability to
get it to market. Is it not also a
problem how the price of farm
products shall be regulated?
If the editor of the Times had ever
left the city far enough to see a blade
Of chicken grass grow he would
never suspect the farmer of fixing
the price Of anything. The price of
farm products has been the one
thing that has been regulated by
persons other than the farmer ever
since this was country. The miller
fixes the price of his wheat and corn;
the butcher fixes the price of his cat
tie, hogs and sheep; the manufac-
turer the price of his cotton, tobacco,
etc., and 50 on down through the
list Of every thing practically he pro-
duces. On the other hand the price
Of every thing the farmer has to
purchase is fixed by someone else,
even the price of his labor. If liv-
ing be high, the farmer is not to
blame, but rather are the trusts
which buy his products. We hear
every day complaints thatyoung men
are leaving farms for the cities. If
the Times were correct inits assump-
ton that the farmers are getting so
blooming rich this would not be SO,
on the other hand there would be
more farmers and fewer editors
every day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
CRUSHES CHILD IN SLEEP
Infant Was smothered Under It's Moth.
ers Body.

Philadelphia. Dec. 6.-Tired from a
long days work. Mrs. Margaret
Lynch, OF 9l4 Beach street. went to
sleep Saturday night with her three
weeks-old child In her arms. When
she awoke the llttle form was hud'
died under her body. the small face
PINNED under its mothers body, where
breathing was impossible. Seeing her
daughters face the mother knew that
life had gone.
Mrs. Lynch aroused those In the
house and doctor was summoned
who pronounced the child dead. The
police we're notified and served notice
OIL Mrs. Lynch that she Will have 10
appcar at the coroner's Inquest The
mother is FRUSTRATED and in a serious
condition.
Baby" Lynch was the only name
the little girl had She was to have
been christencd Sunday. and all ar
rangements had been made for the
ceremony.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
FREE TRIP TO FREDERICKSBURG

The Business Mems Association Of
fers to refund fares to customers living
at a distance of 100 miles of Fredericks-
burg as follows: One fare will be re-
funded to those whose cash purchases
amount to $3.50 and less than $25. 90.
The round trip fare will be refunded
to customers who purchase for cash
SIS. 90 or more.
In order to get the full benefit of this
rebate your purchase will have to be
made from a member of the Associa-
ton. Refunding coupons have been
mailed to all whose names could be OBJ
tanned. If you have not received one,
come to town, ask your merchant for it
and your fare will be refunded, if pur-
charses are for above amounts or more.
Do your Christmas shopping in Fred
ericksburg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
Shippers Are Notified.
switchmen's Strike Unchanged.

St Paul. Dec. with both sides
protesting confidence. the sixth day
of the switchmen's strike passed with
but little change in conditions. The
railroads have been able to get few
more men. and claim that within
few days they will be moving a nor
nal amount Of freight This is dis
puted by the strikers.
The situation throughout the entire
northwest continues about the same.
Reports from Duluth are to the effect
that the strike has virtually collapsed
at the head Of the lakes but elsewhere
the men seem to have things tied up.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
BISHOP GOODSELL DEAD
Had Long Been Prominent In Councils
Of the M. E. Church.

OF the NJ. Z. NHu'S"
New York. Dec. 6.-Rev. DIR. Danlel
Ayres Goodsell. resident bishop OF the
Methodist Episcopal church. died at
his residence in this city. He had been
Ill several weeks. and death followed
an operation for carbuncle. from
which he had suffered greatly.
DR.. G0odsell was born at Newburg'
n. Y, in 1870. and entered the min
istry in 1859 From 1880 TO 1883 be
was literary editor for the Christian
Advocate. In the latter year he was
elected bishop by the general confer
ence. and three years ago was appoint
cd resident bishop OF New York city
to succeed the late Bishop Fowler.
He celebrated the fftieth anniversary
OF his ordination to the ministry last
year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
HAYMAKING IN DECEMBER
And Venango County. Pa oandellons
Are In Bloom as II In May

Franklin. Pa. Dec. 6-All records.
for late harvesting in Ncnango county
were broken when a second hay crop
was cut and put in barns in December
on q farm near Franklin. The stalks
were three and a half feet tall and
had not been damaged by the frosts.
The weather conditions here are re-
markable. Dandelions are In bloom.
outside work has not been retarded.
people are sprinkling 10 lay the dust
country roads are in good condition.
automobliiag Tor pleasure Is almost
as general as in summer. and fisher
men still are trying their luck.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07

cambridge. Ga. Dec. 6. - A. ID.
Oliver. former president Of the Bank
Of Climax. Climax. Ga, was found
guilty Of blgamy and sentenced by
Judge Clark. OF the superior court. to
serve four years in the penlteniiary.
Oliver maintains that he has twin
brotherand that wife No. l. who tes-
tilted against him is the wife OF his
brother. divers second wife was a
Georgia girl
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07

Atlantic City. Dec. 6 -Albcrt Wat
kins. a colorod special oGicer, shot and
killed Ernest Crown IN the saloon of
Daniel Shuggs. Watkins surrendered
himself to the police and SAYS Crown
had attacked Shuggs and that he shot
10 save the laiteT's lie
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
Dies as She Slnus Hymn.

Newburg. n. Y. Dec. 6.-As she was
singing Let Us See Our Own Saliva
ton Perfectly Secured by Thee" Mrs.
Martha Mckinley was stricken while
at worship in the Church Of the Cor
nerstone and died OF apOplexy. As the
phrase given above was reached Mrs.
Mckinley uttered a cry Of pain and
sank back in her seat She was forty
eight years old.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
CAR CONDUCTOR
TEACHES HARLAN LAW
Supreme Court Justice Gets Q
Pointer on Trolley.

Washington. Dec Associate JUS
tice John Marshall Harlan. OF the
United states supreme court, is a Ken
tucklan. and gallant one at that.
This being so. he does not believe Ia
men occupying seats in street cars
while ladies are standing. lie made
the point clear on his way down town
OIL A crowded Fourteenth street car.
IT,. ,...t... -. .tnnhinp In frnnf OI
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
Parrot Is 1874 Years Old.

New York. Dec. 6.-Betta, the pious
parrot of the Hebrew Sheltering Guar
dian Orphan asylum. at One Hundred
and Fiftieth street and Broadway. was
1874 years old Sunday. The best pos
sible proof OF Betta's age is found in
the birds own declaration; she whis-
pered it to Superintendent Ludwig
Bernstein.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
r s.lous Returns From Africa

New York, Dec 6.-Frederick Court
ney Selous. hunter and explorer who
fitted out Colonel ROosevelts expedi-
ton into the African jungles. arrived
on the Amoi' n liner New York on
his way to California on a pleasure
trip. When he last saw Colonel Roose.
welt and his son Kermit in July they
we're happy and enthusiastic.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
CARRIERS CREEK OYSTERS

have erected an oyster house at
Embrey's wharf, in this city, where /
will furnish fresh shocked Carriers
Creek oysters. Dry measure at all
times for 81 for standards and $l.20 for
selects. Special prices will be made
for orders from hotels, church and Sun
day School festivals. Orders through
phone ga receive prompt attention and
oysters delivered in any part OF the
city, or address-T. |. Radcliffe, Fred.
ericksburg, Va. ls-tf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
Football Player Badly Hurt.

Centrala. Pa. Dec 6-During the
progress Of a football game here Ste
phen Dunsayage,of Morea. playing at
right halfback. was knocked down in
q scrimmage and sustained serious In
iuries to his SHINE. He was carried
from the field and taken to the State
hospital at Ashland.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
John o., Jr., Takes to Motor Cycling

Tarrytown, N. Y. Dec. 6.-John D.
Rockefeller. Jr.. has taken TO motor
cycling. Sunday afternoon he mo-
tored around the country hereabouts,
enjoying his latest. fad. Heretofore Mr.
Rockefeller has almost exclusively
confined himself to driving out with
bis horses. He is adverse TO autoing
and seldom rides in one.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh G. Bro. }

corrected by Simon Hlrsh q bro.J
Wheat, S1.05 to $1.20; corn, 6S to 20
new corn, 60 to 65; meal, $1.75 to 81. So
oats, 30 to So; old hens, live, 8 to TO-
chickens, IL to 13; dressed, IL to ID
eggs, 80 to 81; lard, IL to 10; ducks; live,
8 to 10; dressed IL to 10; turkeys, live,
Is to 16; drawn, Is to 20; undrawn, Il
to Is; butter, to rs; country hams, 10
TO Is; Irish potatoes, 60 to rs; lambs,
$3.50 to 81; hides, green, 9 to IL; dry
sailed, 10 to IL; dry hides, 10 to IA; calf
skins No. /, $l.0O to $1.25; baled hay,
Sl4 to SIT per ton; leaf sumac, 70 TO III
per 100; live hogs,6 Ia to 61-2;beef, live
weight, 3 to A; pork, s to 8 1-2; wool,
% to 80 per ID; veal, s 1-2 to 6; sweet
potatoes, go to 70.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
John 6. Hurkamp Co.

]. W. ALLISON, JR. s, BULLETIN.
FOR SALE
Desirable home, nice residence, large
lot on National Boulevard.
A good building lot near r. F. &
P. r. r. property, on Boulevard;
cheap. =,
Splendid six-room residence with
stable and an extra lot on Cedar Lane;
bargain.
POR RENT.
Desirable residence near the Wooden
Mill.
Three nice rooms near the depot.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07

Mad Dog Trees" Woman on Table.
Sussex, N. j., Dec. GA mad DOG
entered the home of Mrs Reuben Tot
ten and chased Mrs. Totten. Running
10 the kitchen, she leaped on a table
where she was held prisoner hall an
hour. The dog was shot
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
Unknown Man Murdered and Robbed.

Canton. o., Dec. 6.-An unknown
well dressed man. evidently from Co
lumbus. o., was found murdered in a
shed at Second street and the Penn
sylvania railroad tracks. The man s
pockets were turned inside out, and
there was a gag in his mouth. Evi'
IDENTIFY he had been dead since Friday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
Slain by Her Little Sister.

Doylestown. Pa. Dec. 6.-Miss 81
eanor Grophy. aged thirteen years
was accidentally shot In the lead al
the home of her grandfather. James
Grophy. in Bedminster, by her young
er sister. aged ten years. Death 70
suited a half hour after the accident.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
FINDS BABY DEAD

Startled Mother Had lgnorantly Slept
Beside Little Corpse.
Altoona. Pa. Dec. 6.-When Mrs. j.
A. Gray awoke her daughter Mary
aged one year. was dead in her arms.
although she did not know It at the
time
Preparing breakfast for her nus
band. nc went merrily on TO work.
and she returned to feed the child. II
failed to respond to gentle shaking.
and she gathered II In her arms and
tainted when she learned the truth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
ei.bon and wife Perish on Trail.

Edmonton. Alberta. Dec. 6. - Last
June Bishop Stringer left here with
his wife for Dawson City by the over
land trail They persisted on the way,
according to Indian advices brought
down.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
BIG PREMIUM OFFERED

For every IS worth purchased at the
Norris jewelry store, there VIII be
given free handsome "Grife' picture,
an ornament for any parlor. Call and
see them. The Reliable Norris Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
RAILROADS FACE
GENERAL STRIKE
Brotherhood MayTl Up 10000
Miles Of Track.
DEMAND 10 PER CENT. RAISE
Enulneers, Flremen, Tralnmen and
Switchmen All Involved In Pending
Trouble - Crisis 10 Rapidly Ap-
proachine-shippers Are Notified.

Chicago. Dec. 6.-The greatest strike
OF railroad men that this country has
ever seen may be In full swing by
Christmas. according to the latest al
vices from the heads Oh the various
railroad brotherhoOds.
Demands for an increase OF 10 per
cent in the wages OF ehginemen, fire
men. trainmen and switchmen have
been agreed upon by the various or
eanizations. aind virtually every line
in the United States. east and west, Is
in imminent danger of being complete
ly tied up.
For more than two years the rail
road employees have been working on
this matter. They have been waiting
their opportunity, but no definite move
was made until the return OF pros
perity this fall indicated that the time
was ripe. The men have been watch
Ing the immense profits as shown In
the reports of the various railroads
and have decided that II is about time
for them to share in these profts'
especially In view of the fact that
the cost of living has increased so
tremendously.
Both Sides Determined.
That the crisis is approaching ra-
pidly was indicated by the announce
ment at New York by officers OF the
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
that they would present their demands
on the 18th OF this month. and the
wage conference will begin on the
18th OF the month.
Both the railroads and the leaders
OF organized labor among the railroad
employees are preparing for the strug
Gle which when II once begins Will
without doubt develop into one OF the
greatest industrial battles that has
ever been fought in this or any other
land The attitude OF the leaders on
both sides OF the dispute. which men
aces the industrial peace OF the coun-
try. is at the present time that OF iron
stubb0rnness.
More than 100000 men will engage
directly In a battle with the railroads
unless some fortunate circumstances
arise to avert the trouble. More than
10000 miles Of railroad track VIII
cease to bear their burdens OF freight
and passengers
Shippers Are Notified.
So serious has the situation become
that the railroad presidents quietly no
tined the largest shippers along their
Enes that they had best prepare for
an emergency. and the shippers so
nouned. including miners OF coal man
ufacturers jobbers and shippers Of
grain and other foodstuns have been
exorting themselves to the utmost 10
lay in the necessary stocks and DIS
tribute their products.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
Headquarters For All
Kinds of Leather

Sole Leather, Sides, Strips and Blocks,
either Hemlock or Oak.
Harness Leather, Betting and Lacing,
all sizes.
Calf Skins and Blacksmith Ap'ors.
We don't handle anything butthe bast
All guaranteed to give perfect sstisiec-
tiDn as to prices, etc. II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
ENGINE FOR SALE

GIL. P. portable Farquhar steam en-
CINE in first class condition. For terms
write or apply to A. F. Turner, Port
ROYAL, Va. nlltI
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
EARNS WANTED

Applications received daily from the
north and west for Virginia farms. If
you want to sell or exchange call on or
address Virginia Land Agency, Fred
ericksburg, Virginia.
A. C. Garrison, Proprietor. n9 I'm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
REAL. ESTATE WANTED

We have buyers for real estate on
Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers.
List your property with us at once.
Piedmont Real Estate Agency,
If Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07

Washington. Dec. 6.-The first regu-
lar session Of the sixty-frst congress
was called to order at noon today.
Promptly at 10 o'clock the gavels OF
Speaker Cannon In the house OF rep
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums Of $500 and upwards, real
estate security. Apply to Chichester q
Chichester, attorneys. Is u
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
FOR RENT

At King George, large and well APP
pointed store room, under Junior Order
Hall. For terms apply to H.H. Hunter.
n13llm.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
CONGRESS IN
SESSION AGAIN
First Regular Meeting Of the
Silty-flrst.
OPENING SESSION WAS BRIEF

After Appointing Joint Committee to
Await Upon the President Both
Houses Adjourned Out Of Respect to
Deceased Members-Ail Signs Point
70 Turbulent Times Ahead.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
DENTAL NOTICE

DIR. J. P. Stiff has moved his dental
Office TO corner Main and Commerce
streets, next door to John F. Scots
hardware store. Il
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums to suit on good security. APP.
ly TO Lee j. Graves, attorney III
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07

DIR a. NJ ECKENRODE, DENTIST
Office hour 8 and to 5; flee VA
treet. over 0oolrick's drug STIR
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-07
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT
FOR SALE

My farm in Spotsylvania county, on
Court House road, about 8 miles from
Fredericksburg, containing $50 acres,
good dwelling and out buildings; land
Is we'll watered. For terms, etc, APP
ply to c. j. Charters, Falmouth, Va.
d7-3w Mrs. Mary +. Frazier.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-12-03
Mr.. L. W. Cooper, of Stursis is,
was visitor here Tuesday.
TRIM CANE DOTS.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Chrlsto-
pher, Jr., and little daughter,
Olive, were pleasant visitors in
the home of Mr.. j. f. Logan
Sunday.
Messrs James Reed, Sam and
Jack Johnson and Miss Ozie Jor.
dan went to Jackson Thanksgiv.
ing.
Misses Maude and Mae Beard,
accompanied by their room mate.
Miss Clyde Leverett, came home
from the l. I. & c.. at Columbus,
tespend Thanksgiving.
Miss Nora Williams, who has
spent a year with her sister,
Mrs. J. E. Logan. departed for
her home in Bridgeport, Texas,
Monday. She is one of Trim
Canes most popular young ladies
and will be missed in all the So
cietles.
Mesdames Green, Eula and Ella
Reed speut Thanksgiving very
pleasantly in the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. E. A. Rutherford,
Mrs. Will Caldwell and little
daughter, Alma Mae, were the
guests of Mrs. J. E. Logan Sun
day.
Misses Lena and Cora Lee
Davis were the guests Of the
Misses Beard Sunday.
Mr.. Oliver Duke was in this
vicinity last week taking pic
lures.
Master Frank Bell, who had
just purchased him a new blcy-
Gle, happened to the misfortune
of having it torn to pieces Satur-
day morning before he reached
home. He and Aven Miller were
riding down hill and they ran
together, and broke Franks
wheel.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-12-03

yet one may forfeit his right oi
life if he uses it in such a way as
to threaten the life of another.
So, the man who drinks to ex.
cess may forfeit the the right to
drink in moderation if not con-
tent with reasonable regulation,
he insists that liquor shall be
sold under conditions that con-
stitutes a menance to the home
and the state.
The man who desires to drink
moderately ought to join with
those who seek to reduce the
evils of drink to the lowest pos
sible point, instead of allying
himself with those who ignore
the evils of intemperance and re.
sist every effort put fourth for
the protection of society.-The
Commoner.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-12-03

Mr.. F. M. Okley was visitor
he re Thursday.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-12-03
Are You BillousP

The most of people sometimes are.
This gives rise to many diseases and un-
fits man or woman for the duties and
enjoyments of life. AS a general Liver
Medicine-good for the whole family
one that has been tried and endorsed,
there is none that is equal to Changers
Liver Regulator. 1t rids the system of
all poisons and effete matter and gives
good health. Druggists sell it in tin
boxes at 25 cents per box. Every family
should have this remedy on hand and
use it as occasion requires. 1t will save
suffering and doctors bills. Send for
booklet to the Granger Medicine Com
pany, Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-12-03
Personal Liberty"

The liquor dealers. recogniz-
ing that their very obvious pecu-
mary interest would lessen the
weight of an argument which
they might publicly advance, are
making their fight under cover
of organizations purporting to
represent those who use liquor.
Many wellmeaning men have
been misled into believing every
attempt to lessen the evil Of in
temperance is fanatical attack
on personal liberty?'
1t is time the phrase, person
al liberty" were denied.
What is ment by personal
liberty?"
Does it mean that a person has
Alright to drink in any quantity,
at-any time, and in any place,
no matter what injury he may in.
fict upon others? II not, with
whom rests the right to fix limit.
itations?
A drunken man is a menace to
lives and property of those a.
bout him; have his neighbors nc
right to protect themselves?
A drunkard robs his wife and
children. and he may make his
family and himself a charge up
on society; has society no righ
to protect itself?
The saloon is next-to-kin t.
brothel and the gambling hall; i
is q rendezvous for the crimina
element and the willing tool o
the corrupt politician; has no
the BODY polite right to, pro
tect itself from the demoraliza
tion which the saloon works?
The right to drink does no
necessarily include the right t
demand the establishment of
saloon. TIE right to drink i
s6flicisntly protected By any al
rargemenk- THAT permits the rea
sonable use Of liquor under rea
sonable conditions; and.it mus
Zoe remembered that the right b
drink. like any other right, Col
te foreeiAed. Nothing is NOR
sacred than the right Of life. ans