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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31
GOSHEN S. S. CONVENTION
Large Attsudsucs- Subjects Discussed, E,

The Sunday School Convention OF the
Goshen Association convened at New
Hope Baptist church In Orange county
Wednesday. Mr.. o. P. Rennolds was
elected moderator aud Rev. George
Waite, clerk
Alter the reading OF letters from the
various Sunday schools by Rev. C. c.
Davis and Rev. J. H. Wiltshire, an ad-
dress OF welcome was delivered by Rev.
X. A. Williams. OF Fredericksbu at the
request OF the moderator. Tue annual
sermon was preached by Rev 7. V. Nc
Caul, OF Orange, from the text The
Truth She'll Make Him Free" After the
appointments O; standing committees.
the association adjourned for dinner.
At the afternoon session the fret
subject on the program, "ls il better for
the church or the sunday school 20 CD.
point officers OF the scbool2" was die
cussed by Rev. DR.. l.. J. Haley and
Others The second subject The relative
Importance Of the secular and Sunday
schools was then taken up and discuss
ed 10y ReSs &. c. Davis and l. n. May
The association continued Thursday.
The attendance was very large. bot
the hospitality OF the people OF the
neighborhOod was equal To the demands
upon It.
A tremendous crowd gathered on the
second day OF Goshen Baptist Sund AZ
school Convention at New Hope Baptist
church. The moderator. Mr.. o. p. Rem
nplds, presided and the discussion OF tn,
day was opened with an address by Rev
X. Aubrey Williams, OF Frederick sburS
followed by "a string speech from Mr.
Nj F. Waite, OF Brockenburg.
The convention tufnei itself into a Sun
day school mass meeting IN which re
ports and short speeches were made by
the different delegates representing thei
respective Sunday schools. This " as In
teresting and helpful. Mr.. W. s. Chesle,
represented and reported for the Bsptls
Sunday school OF this city.
The next convention will be held will
Walters Baptist church IN Spotsy lvanir
county. on the Wednesday after th,
fourth Sunday In July. 1910, and Rev
j. II. Wiltshire will preach the annua
sermon
Rev. John W. Cammsck, OF Buchanan
W. Va, formerly OF Spotsylvania, was al
the convention and delivered a forcefu
address on Sunday school evangelism
Mr. Cemmack Will preach at New Hops
church In protracted meeting following
Immediately the convention.
The hospitality OF the people was IN
bounded and as for their dinners, they
were beyond description.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31

important committee. Mr.. Goodrich AZ.
Ter paying splendid tribute TO the late
Dr. Massey. who had teen his personal
friend. again explained that be had writ.
ten a letter pledging himself not to run
this year. provided DR.. Massey desired to
run and that Mr. Coleman was perfectly
aware OF his asr, ement with Dr Massey
Any effOrt 20 Tool men into believirg that
he had made this general promise, IA :
20 run against any one In the county
was misleading. unjust and incorrect
Had DR. Massey lived and desired 10 run
l would never have been In the aeld
against him, he exclaimed, but am un-
der neither promise nor obligation to
Mr.. Coleman. who, he said, was chair
man OF the Democratic party when the
county went against him and for Mr..
Evans
Mr. Goolrick's concluding subject was
tue liquor question and bis frank.
courageous and manly defense OF his
position on this question drew ireuuent
sslvOs Of applause. Never was a more
open statement made In a political
speech here than bis explanation OF his
course In the last local option election.
Stating that he had voted wet because
he believed Il Tor the interest OF this city
he disclsimed any criticism OF any man
who din red with bin on this subject
As counsel for the liquor men be had
done his duty as be saw according to the
ethics OF bis prof., ssion. but he had never
during the campaign uttered or written
one harsh word about n living soul nor
had he taken any part In the election
save to vote. Two courses had been left
open 30 him when the contest came
about hers, one the eowRrdly one. the
other the manly one. Had he adopted
the tirst Tor political eIpediency. Il would
have meant the desertion OF his clients
whom he had agreed to served as an
attorney when the campaign first begun
could not take that course, ne exclRim-
ed, and retain my self respect, therefore.
despite anything did my duty a. saw
1t. IL any man holds this against me
am ready to accept the consequences.
he closed his speech with an elegant ap-
peal to each voter to weigh in the bal.
ance the Interests OF the district and vote
Tor tue man be thought best qualified 20
look after them. Before clos ny. how
ever, he predicted his RECONCILIATION and
stated that he had the support OF we'll
known citizens all over the county aud
OF both vets and drys IN Fredericks-
burg. At the conclusion OF his speech
M. Goodrich was heartily congratulated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31
SUMNER INSTITUTE CLOSED
ststS Examinations Nov Being Held

The sessions OF the fredericksburg
Summer Institute closed with the
lectures Wedn, sday. after a most sue
cessiul session OF n days. Thursday.
Friday and Saturday were set apart for
the n gular State examinations. Exact
ly aSl students were enrolled In the
school. This number does not include
the officers and faculty. 225 are taking
the examinations.
IL IL conceded on all sides that
the school has had a spler i d session IN
every way. The personnel Of the stu
dents has been very high. and he faculty
has been hardYorkinR and able one.
Many students have expressed regret
at having TO leave the city and all e1-
press Themselves as highly Rppreciative
oil the courtesies and kindnesses sho wn
them, rot only by the officials OF the lG-
stitute, but by the citizens Of Frederic =.
burg
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Wilderness, Va, July 20. 1909
Mics Mary Ella kuper, second daugh-
ter OF the late DR.. c. II. KupeP, OF VIII
derness. aud Mr.. Maurice McGhee, OF
Spotsylvania, were married July 20.
This young couple have the best wishes
Of their many friends.
Miss Bessie Jennings is a guest OF the
Gordons, near Sunlight, while ate ndinR
the Holiness campmeetiog
Mr.. and Mrs. Irvine Talley, OF Norfolk.
are Visiting Mr.. Talley's mother, Mrs.
James Talley, near Brockroad. b.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31
METHODIST PARSONAGE
At LOUISA DESTROYED

The Methodist parsonage at Lousia
burned Wednesday. Ii caught from an
explosion from a gasolene stove In the
Kitchen. Only half OF the furniture was
saved. There was no insurance on the
furniture, but 81 1000 on the building.
The minister was away from home. His
wife and two daughters were badly
burned about their faces and hands
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31
SP0TSYLVANIA COURT NEXT MONDAY

The regular August term OF the Circuit
court Cf Spotsylvania will convene on
Monday. A special grand jury will be
called to Investigate a charge OF felony
against Barker Marvin. No common
law cases will be tried and IL is likely
that the court will adjourn Monday
evening.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31
ENJOYING THE BEAUTIES OF VENICE

A beautiful descriptive letter, dated
Venice, July IS, has been received from
Mrs. May Embrey RoVlett The trip
has been ideal aud the party will return
early ia September. She notes the fact
with great pleasure that The Free Lance
is met at each stopping point and the
home news eagerly read.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31
HOTTEST YET
100 In The Shade

Thursday was the hottest day Of the
summer so far by degrees At 3 O'Clock
p. m thermometer at 4 points In the city
registered 100 in the shade. The prevail
lug drought is very severe and ell vege-
tation is drying up
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31
John 6. Hurkamp c.
$500 REWARD

VIII be paid for the arrest and convlc-
ton OF any party or parties caught
hunting fishing or otherwise trespass-
Ing on New Post" farm or on aoy por-
ton Of Massaponax creek or boundaries
thereof owned by said farm without per-
mission OF owner. W. d. Mills.
liy29 2t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31
VACATION FOR Mr.. WILLIAMS

At business meeting OF the Baptist
church held Thursday night, Rev. X A.
Williams, the pastor, was unanimously
voted vacation for the month OF
August. During his absense the pulpit
will be supplied.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31
AN OMISSION

In naming the C unset for Bullock in
the recent trial at Bowling Green, we re.
greet the omission OF the name of Attor-
ney Z. L. Jessee, who we are informed
rendered efficient service as local counsel
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31
Headquarters For All
Kinds of Leather

Sole Leather, Sides, Strips and Blocks,
either Hemloek or Oak.
Harness Leather, Betting and Lscing,
ell sizes
Cali Skins and Blacksmith Aprons.
We don't handle anything but the best
All guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
tion as to prices, etc. II.
John g. Hurkamp Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31
SAFE ARRIVAL At LIVERPOOL

cable from Mrs. John f. Mason an
nounces her sale arrival at Liverpool,
after pleasant voyage Mrs. Mason
will travel in Europe until late 10 Octo-
Der
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31
FOR SALE OR TRADE

One mare 10 foal with mulecolt; would
prefer to trade for sheep. Roxbury
Farm, Postoffice, Guineys.Vs- i3l-3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31
WED IN WASHINGTON

Boyd W. Self and Miss Claire .. Hud,
son, both Of fredericksburg, were mar
ried In Washington Thursday by Rev. J.
b. Mclaughlin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31

DR. H. NJ. ECKENRODE. DENTIST.
Office hours 81 and to 5; office Main
street, over Goolrick's drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31
FOB sALE-FOR RENT

Desirable residence on Charles street
for sale. Price and terms reasonable.
Good residences, with modern improve
ments, on Prince Edward street, for rent.
Very desirable. Apply to
Jno. ". Allison, Jr.
Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31
NORFOLK WINS THIRD GAME

The White Sox. after Winning the first
two game from the All College team of
Norfolk. were defeated Ia the third game
OF the series by the score Of To 0.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31
FOR SALE

A large lot OF Birdseli wagon odds and
ends. wheels. front gears, brakes. Axles.
skeins, &c. All Of which We will cell for
cry q Co. J3l-6t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31

Decker & Alrieh have a nice line OF TOT
buggies, runabouts, spring wagons and
surries. Give them a call II you need 9
vehicle. Agents for the Cortland road
cart.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31
AGRICULTURAL LIME FOR SALE

High grade Guano Lime in 100 pound
bags at So 80 per ton in car at depot.
Will order car after Aug LIST. Send me
your orders. NJ. b. Rowe,
i3ll1m Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31
wARRENTON HORSE SHOW

Entries close Aug. !. Reduced rates on
railroads. iy29-s1
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31

MONEY TO LOAN
In sums to suit on good security. Ap-
ply to Lee J. Graves, Attorney. a1-ls6 IN
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-07-31
MONEY TO LOAN

hONE1 To LOAN
In sums OF $500 and upwards. real
estate security. Apply TO Chichester &
Chichester, Attorneys. 10 u
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-07

gales sprang up, forcing him to abandon
the greater part of his provisions. Com
paratlvely smooth travelling he then found
until he reached latitude IS degrees, Il
minutes. There he encountered a ter
rifle storm which held him prisoner while
the Ice drift carried him seventy miles
to the east. These handicaps and the
constantly widening lanes OF water and
increasing ~roughness OF the ice, together
with a threatened failure OF supplies,
forced Peary to turn back on April 81.
when he had reached latitude 81 degrees
6 minutes. After putting UP flags and
depositing a brief record Of his achieve
ments. PearY started back for Cape Nor.
ris Jessup.
On his present expedition Mr.. Peary an
nounced that he would AXE a route from
Grantland more to the west n not sc
directly north as that OF his former at.
tempts, heading almost as far as the
eightieth meridian OF longitude, and thus
compensating for the eastward Ice drift
He planned to establish his last base on q
newly found island northwest Of Grantland
Peary based great hopes on the results t.
be obtained by following the Arctic cur.
rents which he had studied on his previous
expedition. One of his theories was thai
the Ice nearest the pole moved faster thar
! further south. For this reason In going VI
to Baffin's bay he expected to nave tc
work against the drift, but nearer the pole
ne believed that the drift would be In his
favor.
Commander Peary has stood in the fore.
most ranks of Arctic explorers for nearly
two decades. He was born at Cressor
Springs, Pa, in May, 1855. He entered the
navy in 1851. His first polar experience,
! was acquired in 1856, when he made {
| reconnaissance Of the Greenland inland ice
In June, 1891, he sailed from New York or
the Kite, and making his headquarters a
Mccormick bay, on the west coast Of
Greenland. penetrated as far north as lati
tude So. In 18S-95 he reached the seventy,
eighth parallel on tho West Greenland
coast. In 1899 he went to between tn,
seventy-ninth and eightieth parallels on tn,
east coast of Ellsmere Land. In 1900 h,
reached the eighty-second paralleF On tn,
east coast Of Grlnnell Land. r,Ini 19O6se6s N
skirted the north coast Of Grinnell Lane
and mad an attack upon the pole from
Cape Moss. This was the expedition
which reached what was at that tim,
"farthest north"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-07

and vice-president Of the National Geo
graphic society.
Il am awfully glad that he has gotten
to the North pole, whether he was the
first to reach there or not. He certainly
worked hard enough to get there. Such a
dispatch from PeRry would signify only
his own achievement, even II Cook was
there first, whatever he left there would
have fIoated miles away. / always thought
that Peary had the best chance Of all Of
the men who have gone out in the effort
to reach the North pole He was fittAd by
long experience and by his well known
high qualities"
Peary is personally very popular with the
scientists In Washington, and a movement
will be aunched at once to give him u
rousing reception when he gets back tn
this country, Most OF the scientific colony
were out Of the city today. and the Cosmos
club. usually a mecca for that element,
was almost desert ID.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-07
FOUND A WAY
To Be Clear Of the Coffee Troubles.


Husband and myself both had the cof-
fee habi and finally his stomach and kid
neys got in such a bad condition that he
was compelled to give up a good position
that he had held for years, He was too sick
think there was an organ In his body that
was not affected.
81 told him ] felt sure his sickness was
due to coffee and after some discussion he
decided to give 1t up.
1T was a struggle, because of the power
full habit. One day we heard about Postum
and concluded to try 1t and then 1t was
easy to leave off coffee.
His fearful headaches grew less fire.
quent. his complexion began to clear, kid
neys grew better until at last he was q
new man altogether, as a result of leaving
off coffee and taking up Postum. Then 1
began to drink It too.
Although / was never as bad off as
my husband, / was always very nervous
and never at any time very strong, only
weighing 80 lbs. before I began to use
Postum. Now l weigh l15 lbs. and can do
as much work as anyone my size / think.
Many do not use Postum because they
have not taken the trouble to make II
right. / have successfully fooled a great
many persons who have drunk It at my
table. They would remark. You must buy
q high grade of coffee One young man
gho clerked in a grocery store was very
enthusiastic about my coffee When l told
him what It was, he said, why I've sold
Postum for four years, but l had no idea
II was like this. Think I'll drink Postum
hereafter"
Read THE Road to MELVILLE" In pkgs.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-07
CADETS MUST BE FITTED
Five NIidShipmen May he Separated
from Service Because of Nat
ura1 Inaptitude.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.-"Aptitude' as a
characteristic OF fitness for a naval career
was made the subject of observation dur
ing the recent practice cruise of the naval
cadets.
As a consequences, Captain Bower, the
head of the Annapolis academy, acting
on the reports OF his subordinates, has
found it necessary to report five midshlp-
men for separation from the service or
account Of ~inaptitude. H'r ~''n
The adverse comment OF the officers was
as usual, submitted TO the midshlpner
most vitality interested for such ~retolnder,
in the way Of defense as they might care
to make. The papers in the cases will be
submitted to the Navy department for
final action.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-07
COwLEs PLEASED At OUTCOME
Rear Admiral says Explorer Deserved
His Success.

Rear Admiral Says Explorer Deserved
Hts Success.
WASHINGTON, Sept S-Rear Admiral
W. s. Cowles, chief Of the bureau Of equip
ment OF the navy expressed his delight
over the Peary announcement 1T was
my understanding" said Admiral Cowles,
that when he left here g was his hope
to reach the pole about this time. Peary is
a most deserving officer. He has pursued
his purpose under all sorts Of adverse con-
ditions and only a man Of his energy and
persistence could hope to win so great an
undertaking.
Peary had an exceptionally fine equip
ment. Very much money was spent on
his outfit and he has been able to take
advantage Of all OF the mistakes and sue
cesses of his predecessors. 1t would be no
great wonder at all IL he has at last
achieved what he set out to do. The only
fear is that even II he has discovered the
pole sufficient time has not elapsed in
which to get the news TO the outside
world. I hope, however, II is true"
Admiral Cowles also said he believed
that DIT. Cook discovered the pole last
year. AT any rate" he said, II believe
in the interest Of fair play. Adverse judg-
ment should be suspended until 1t is dem
onstrated that he has not made the dis.
eovery he claims"
SOUTH AMHERST, Mass, Sept. 81
never had any doubt hat Commander
Peary would do Just as your dispatch says
he has DONE" said Herbert L., Bridgman
secretary and treasurer OF the Peary Arc
tic club, when informed today that the
explorer had reported that he had nailed
the Stars and Stripes TO the North pole.
Continuing, Mr.. Bridgman said:
II do not think 1t is becoming in me
to say more than that. 1 have always fell
| that Peary's own work will excuse me
for any remarks. Coming at this particular
time the news is very gratifying. This Is
the confirmation OF my faith, and 1 an
particularly pleased"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-07
PEARx,s nFFOHrs 20 FIND FOLE
Intrepid Traveller, with Determine
tfon to Aeeompllsh object.

Intrepid Traveller, with Determine
tI0n to Accomplish object.
NEW YORK, Sept 6-Peary's friends
have for several weeks past been express
ing q belief that he had already reached
his goal and that the news was delayed
only by the difficulties OF transmission.
The last word from Peary prior to his
message today, was received october 7,
1908. from Harry Whitney. a wealthy resi-
dent Of New Haven. Conn. who was left
by the expedition at Etah. IN charge OF
Peary's provisions. He said that the
Roosevelt left Etah on August Is on Its
northern Journey. The last Peary exped-
ition sailed from New York July {. 1908.
Commander Peary's last words here were:
UNLESS unforeseen circumstances inter
vene within the next year, 1 hope to plant
the stars and stripes at the pole
From New York the Roosevelt went to
sydney. thence to HAWKS Harbor, where
she took on supplies, then crossed Davis
strait to Holstanbarg and followed the
coast from there to Cape, York. Etah was
EeAched some time In August and from
that point the route Of the expedition car
only be. ,ooujectured from the plans III
commander had already announced.
TedTH lued was 70 EoAon luS pOl1 W
the American ~soute," d way which he
himself had studied and developed during
his former expedition. The advantage Of
this routs Is that ii allows n base OF sup
plies approximately 100 miles nearer the
goal than the Spitzbergen base, which has
been It's chief rival. The advantages OF
the route appeared by Peary's trip in 1905
when he attained the northernmost point
81 degrees. 6 minutes, at about the 18th
meridian of west longitude. This was or
April q. ,-v
The commander on his present expedi
ton hoped to follow the path taken thre'
years ago, which lay in almost a straigh.
line from Cape Moss and the SUPPOSE
northernmost extremity of Grinneil LanC
to latitude "a degrees and 50 minutes, A
this point Psary had discovered h h
afterwards concluded to be open polar sea
In 1905 his journey over the ice was de
layed at this point for a week by an opel
lane OF water two miles wide When tn
Ice finally allow0d him to proceed heavl
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-07
PRATT AWAY TO THE SUNNY
SOUTH IN QUEST OF VENTURE
Automobile Man VIII Explore Dixie
land During His Vacation

l.. L. Pratt of the Drummond Carriage
company left last night on a two weeks
trip through the south. He expects to
visit Jacksonville, Miami, st. Augustine
and other points.
This is Pratt's first visit to the south
and he has been careful to obtain all the
information possible from the southern
contingent in Omaha, Of the things 70
avoid there and of the things to be pre-
pared to meet unflinchingly.
This data, which is not data at all,
caused him to take fond leave Of Omaha
Re win keep his eye open no doubt and
his finger on the trigger, until he has
discovered that the south lie not unlike
the rest Of this great country-that the
snakes are few, the fierce colonel no
longer exists and hat the abused negro
is the happiest man, on earth.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-07
FIRST NOTE OF DOUBT HEART
C~OOk-PenFy Controversy Opens by
statement of Cnntnin Onhnrn.

COOk-PenPy Controversy Opens by
Statement of Captain Osborn.
NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-The Cook-Peary
controversy opened here this afternoon
with the first expression of disbelief in the
report that the latter had reached the
pole. The denial came from Captain Brad
ley S. osbon, a veteran polar explorer, sec
rotary of the Arctic club and one of Dr.,
Cooks most earnest supporters. Il am ex-
tremely doubtful that Commander Peary
has reached the pole" he said. Il want
much better confirmation a the words
so far received. Mr.. Peary must have en-
countered very smooth Toe and water to
have succeeded in such a short time. Al
news hitherto indicates that he made his
dash for the pole in the summer of 1908
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-07
BALLTNCER VISITS BEVERLY
CONTINUED from First Page.)

to fear from the closest scrutiny Of the
conduct OF any Of It's officials.
The president enjoyed a regular Labor
Day holiday He motored over to the
Myopia club this morning and remained
on the grounds until 4:90 this afternoon,
He then returned to his cottage at Wood
berry Point and after a change of clothing
started out with Mrs, Taft for the usual
long afternoon automobile spin.
In the golf game this morning, the
president and Secretary Meyer of the nevy,
representing the government Of the United
States, were matched in a foursome
against Governor Draper and Lieutenant
Governor Louis A. rockingham, repre-
senting the state of Massachusetts. The
government lost.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-07
HYMENEAL.
LOMe-HaNnea.

Miss Emma Haynes, daughter of C
Haynes, and Emory Lowe were married
by Rev. Charles w. Savldge at his resi-
dence Sunday at 2 p. m, They were at
tended by the groom's sister, Miss Elsi
Lowe, and the brides brother, Mr.. Charlie
d. Haynes.