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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
LETTER OF LONG AGO

The following letter was written by
the great grandfather Of Mr.. John H..
Pendleton, Of LeayeIls, Va, while in
the army of the Revolutionary war:
October the 2nd, 1850, Guilford county
in North Carolina.
My ever dear and loving wife These
few lines come to inform you how it is
with me at this time. ! thank the
Lord that am in good health at this
time. The Lord grant that these few
lines may find you and my dear children
in good health. have longing desire
to see you all once more if it is the
Lords will. Times seem very distress
ing to many Of our fellow creatures in
the land, many Of them are moving into
Virginia and leaving their homes on ac-
count Of the enemy. o. that while the
alarm of war is in the land that we all
might learn righteousness; that every
one might turn to the Lord. Sin seems
to be the cause of these judgments in
the land. Dear wife, it gives me a
great deal of comfort TO hear that you
and my little ones are well; let us try
to be looking to the Lord for each other,
to be engaged at the throne Of grace
for blessing. il seems like was in
prison TO be so long from you all, though
the last month Of my time is come, IN
which | have longed to see. The Lord
only knows whether shall live to see
the end Of it, though the Lord has been
good and merciful in sparing me till
this time, and He is able to return me
to you all again. | have thought Of
the goodness Of the Lord since He has
been pleased to deliver me in the times
of my greatest danger, that while
others have been cut down and wound
ed, yet the Lord has been pleased to
preserve me. OH that | might never
forget the Lords goodness to my un-
worthy soul. Dear wife, try to live
near to the Lord and put your trust in
Him. | hope He has heard your prayers
for me, and we have a promise in the
Lords blessed word that if we will
draw near TO the Lord that he will
draw near to US and His eyes are over
the righteous and His ears are open to
their prayers. have nothing strange
to write to you, but remain your loving
husband and friend till death. The
Lord bless you all pray for His name
sake.
Henry Pendleton, Jun.
Pray remember my love to daddy and
nanny and brothers and sisters and all
our friends and neighbors. Bro. John is
well at this time, remembers his love
to all our friends. Tell NANNY not TO
grieve for us. | hope we shall return
in a short time, if it is the Lords will
to spare US. One month more will soon
run out.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
FRIGHTFuL FATE AvERrEp

81 would have been cripple for life
from a terrible cut on my knee cap,
writes Frank Disberry, Kelliher, Mimi
"without Bucklen's Arnica Salve, ,whicl
soon cured me" Infalliable for wounds
cuts and bruises, it soon cures Burns
Scalds, Old Sores, Boils, Skin Erup
tons. Worlds best for Piles. 25c. a
M. Nj. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
BULLET KILLS AFTER AZ YEARS
Solder, Wounded at Fredericksburg,
Poisoned BY II At Last.

George C. Kelly, aged 70 years, who
has been chief clerk in the Adjutant
Generals office at Harrisburg, Pa, for
43 years, died at his home there OF
blood poisoning.
The poison came from a bullet which
entered his chest in the battle of Fred.
ericksburg, and during the interval OF
years had passed downward into the
bowels.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
Our Guarantee

Go to your druggist today and get doll
lar 6ottie. Then after you have used the
entire contents OF the bottle IL you can
honestly say that II has not done you any
good. return the bottle TO the druggist and
he will refund your money without ques-
tlOn or delay. We will then pay the drug
gist. Don't hesitate, all druggists know
that our guarantee IS good. This offer APP
plies TO the large bottle only and 10 but one
In family. The large bottle contains "
times as much as the hfty cent bottle.
Kodol is prepared at the laborator-
les of +. G. Dewitt & Co., Chicago.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
Railroad Raises WAGES.

Pittsburg, Oct. 30.-Officials OF the
Pittsburg & Lake Erie railroad have
issued circulars to their 5000 laborers,
announcing that when they draw their
pay Nov. / for October work they wiz
receive pay on a basis of sl.es day
instead Of $3.50.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02

You need not be troubled in any way
with the stomach, il you will simply
take Kodol at those times when you
feel that you need it. Kodol is guaran-
teed to relieve you. II it fails your
money will be refunded to you by the
druggist from whom you purchased 1t.
Try It today on this guarantee. Sold
by Goolrick's Modern Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
Twenty Killed In Mine Explosion.

London. Oct. 3O.-A score of miners
were killed by an explosion in the
Rhymney Iron company's colliery in
Glamorganshire. Wales. Manager
Bowen and two companions who at
tempted a rescue were overcome by
the after damp and perished.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
OBSERVED MITCHELL DAY
coIlieries In Anthracite Region Cult
TO Celebrate.


Wilkes Barre. Pa. oct. 30.-Mltchell
Day was celebrated throughout the
anthracite region Friday by the mine
workers. all the collierles being idle.
Upon the advice of John Mitchell, in
whose honor the day is set aside. the
observance was a quiet one. the mine
workers holding a number of mass
meetings and being addressed by their
officers. Mitchell addressed the mine
workers at Shenandoah. Nation Presi-
dent Lewis spoke at Scranton. Vice
President Mccullough in Lackawanna
county and the various organizers and
district presidents and officers at
other places.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
TOO YOUNG TO MARRY

Miss Elizabeth Schmitz and II. L..
Bergman, both of Louisa county, visited
Rockville, Nd, to get married, but were
refused a license because the young
man, who gave his age as 10, had failed
to bring with him the written consent
of his parents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
A BIG COAL LAND DEAL
The steel Trust Buys $1,000 Acres
In Indiana.

IN inOldUds
Terre Haute. Ind. Oct. 3O-Tho
United States Steel company paid tc
the Hammond Coal company $1,000
900 for coal mines and coal lands IN
the Danville, ILL.,. district. The Ham
mond properties included what are
known as the Kelly mines at Danyille
These were sold for sl.5O0.OO0, and
the remaining 100000 was paid for
coal lands in the Danville district. The
tctal OF lands transferred was 27OOO
acres.
In addition. the steel people have
obtained 10000 acres from other own
ers between Sandacres. Danville and
Terre Haute. The Dickson and Kelly
mines can provide 25OOOJ tons. or
G00O cars OF coal a month, allotting
10000 tons to the Dickson mines.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02

Parkersburg, w. Va, Oct. 3O.-Whils
fishing, William Johnson, a negro
hooked a woman's skull on his line
He turned II over to the police.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
Monday, Nov. 10, 1909,

at 10 O'Clock a. m. in front of the
courthouse at Spotsylvania, all of those
two certain tracts or parcels OF land
located in Livingston district, Spotsyl-
yania county, the one containing one
hundred and twenty-five acres, and the
others containing thirteen and one-halt
acres, all of which p. j. Carr died
seized and possessed.
Terms cash on delivery OF deed.
This is one of the most desirable
farms in the county and now is youi
time to purchase good piece OF prop
erty.
Commissioner of Sale, Spotsylyania,
Virginia. =.
In the Clerks Office Of the Circuit
court of the county of Spotsylvania.
Rufus Carr ct ais, plaintiffs, against
Carr ct ais, defendants. /, I. A. Har.
ris. clerk of the said court, do certify
that the bond required of the special
commissioner by the decree rendered
in said cause on the 4th day Of October,
1909, has been duly given. Given un.
my hand as clerk of the said court, this
9Th day of October, 1903.
T. A. Harris, Clerk.
0i<W4W
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
ROOSEVELT COMING HOME ?

His Wife and Her Sister Return to
Italian Villa.
Porto Maurizio. Italy Oct. 30.-After
having spent some time in Florence,
Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, accompanied
by her sister, Miss Carow. have re.
turned to Miss Carow's villa here.
1t is reported that Mrs. Roosevelt
expects her husband to return from
Africa sooner than he had intended
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
Two Women Ole; Ages Total 2o7

Chicago. Oct. 30.-Two women. the
ages OF whom are said to aggregate
2O7 years. died in this city. Mrs. Anne
LA Mocklee, who gave her age as 1O4
years, died of pneumonia, while Mrs.
antonio spadzinski, 103 years old. died
of aenilIty.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02

For clear head, stout heart and
strong mind, DeWitt's Little Early
Risers, gentle, safe, easy, pleasant,
little pills. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch
Hazel Salve is unequalled for anything
where a salve is needed, and is es-
pecially good for Piles. Sold by Cool
rick's Modern Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
PUBLIC SALE
OF A VALUABLE
Ferry and Privileges
AND OF
Real Estate

in Port Royal, Caroline county, Va.
Pursuant TO the decree of the Circuit
Court of Caroline county, Va, entered
Oct. 1lth, 1909, in the chancery cause
of Mitchell VS.. Thornton's executors, and
having given the bond required by the
said degree, the undersigned special
commissioners will offer for sale at
public auction TO the highest bidder at
o'clock on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02

There is more catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurable.
For a great many years doctors pro-
nounced it local disease and prescrib-
ed local remedies, and by constantly
failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Science has
proven catarrh to be a constitutional
disease and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co., ,
Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional
cure on the market. 1t is taken inter
nally in doses from 10 drops to a tea
spoonful. Ii acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any
case they fail to cure. Send for circu-
lars and testimonials.
Address: F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo,
Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for cOnstipa-
tiOn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
W. s. EMBREY

[Successor to Embrey & Bergman.
Dealer in Railroad Cross Ties, Cedar
Posts, Spokes and Hoops. Keeps con-
stantly on hand large supply Of Baled
Hay and Mil Feed. Office near Rail-
road Depot, Fredericksburg, Va.
Also Agent for Page Wire Fence Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
RACE POSTPONED

Owing to inability of Messrs. Howard
to get their new motor in their racer,
the motor boat..race, which was to have
been held today, has been postponed
until next week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
HYMN TO AUTUMN

All, gentle season, do not passl
The kindest that we know;
There is no need to cut the grass
Nor yet to shovel snowl
Youngstown Telegram
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02

Undertaken and Embalmer
Nc. 719 Main St., Freder.
icksburg, Va Phone 9e.
Across from Exchange Hotel
and next to Western Union
office. Telegraph and tele-
phone orders receive prompt
attention. Open day and
night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02

A stone has been placed where the
old popular tree, which was burned last
wear. stood. 1t marks the spot where
Fauquier, Loudoun and Clarke counties
come together.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
mite. ont 5000 Pearl

Shamokin, Pa. Oct. 3O.-Whlle eat
ing oysters Daniel Dreisbach bit on a
pearl. which a jeweler told him was
worth 5000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
BOY is FOOTBALL VICTIM
Neck Broken Oct. II, But Doctors Said
Scarlet Fever.

Scarlet Fever.
Urbana. ILL.,, Oct. S0.-Orville Sulli-
van. a thirteen-yearOld boy. OF this
place. died from a broken neck, re-
ceived on Oct ~. when he was playing
football with schoolmates. The boys
ailment was first diagnosed as scarlet
fever.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
Commissioners Sale
OF VERY VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE
In Spotsylvania County.

By virtue of decree Of the Circuit
court Of Spotsylvania county, Va, en-
tered on Oct. 4th, 1909, in the chancery
cause therein pending under the style
of Carr, Rufus, ct ais V. Carr ct ais,
the undersigned special commissioner
will offer for sale on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-02
HYOME


Cures catarrh or money back. Just
breathe it in. Complete outfit, including
inhaler 81. Extra bottles 60c. Druggists.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-18
DR. ANGEL RETIRES
AGED PRESIDENT OF MECHTGAM
 UNIVERSITY RESIGNS.
Board Of Regents Creates omce or Chancellor For Him-BeveridGe. Wheeler and Jenks Are Mentioned

Ann Arbor. Mich. Feb. l7.,Jamea Burrell Angell LID, today submit. ted his resignation of the presidency of the University of Michigan to take err feet at the close of the academic year next June.
 The Board of Regents created the office of chancellor and offered 1t to Dr. AnGell at a salary of s4,00O a year, together with the continued use of the presidents mansion on the Uni versity campus.
 pr. Angell. who on January ' last celebrated his eightieth birthday, has directed the growth of the University since 1871 when he came to its presi- deney from the presidency of the UnI- versity of Vermont. The University of Michigan then had LILO students, while today the attendance has reached d. 7a0.
 Not only has President Angel es- tablished an eminent position among educators and endeared himself to the thousands of students who have re- ceived their education at Ann Arb0r. but twice he has been summoned to undertake diplomatic missions abroad as minister to China in 1880 and to Turkey in 1897.
 Four years ago President AnReIl submitted his resignation but the re. gents at that time refused to consider it.
 Among several who have been nen- tioned as possible successors of Pres- ident Angel. are Prof. Jeremiah W, Jenks, of Cornell University; United States Senator Beveridge, of Indiana. and President Benjamin Tde Wheeler, of the University of California.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-18

mote intsrssk In the military. A let- ter from Hichmoud. Va, said that the Light rnfantry Blues, three companies strong. and the Virginia Grays. c bat taiton. would be sent to Washington at the expense of the city and the busi- ness men of Richmond.
 Two Indiana cities. through the mu- nfcipai government and the merchants will each send . company. Twenty four States of the Union have made State appropriation at the last LeEis- lative sessions to provide for state representatives of the State. One conn psny each from the National Guard Regiments of Nevada will be sent at the expense of the merchants of the cities in which the companies ars To- cated. and the same interest is in ov- idence in most other quarters. The State of Virginia will also send the cadets of the V. M. I. and v. P. | eoi-
 One of the local ofncsrs said yes- terday:
 with all this talk about develop fng the South. and Alabama the Great, 1t seems odd that the State. and Ala bama cities are taking no steps to have the military present in Washing ton at the Inauguration. especially as Washington has been chosen head ment movement. and since the move ment was started~in Montgomery. Ala"
 Just what will be the outcome of the matter has not yet been decided. the men are all hopeful that even if the merchants. the city, and State. do nothing to advance the interest of the homo guard. they will at least allow the boys to go. at their own expense. without dischargfng them from their work for their fn- terese in the military and the repre- sentation of their State ct the great national event.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-18
ROwE-EDMONDs.
RemutiSuI Wedding at ERfeFprA@s
 TJuaAem PrOmsinent Persoms.

u..v4,S,,, Wedding at Enterprise
 Unates PrOminent PerSOns.
 Enterprise. Feb. )-At the First Methodist Church most heautiful wedding was solemnizeo TO- day when Mir. Charles J. Howe, oL Brockton and Miss Mercer Edmonds or this city were married. Ez.a,
 At noon the ceremony was peFAorm. ed by Rev. A. G. MoBeley in most impressive manner.
 1rha church was decorated with 0aIna. ferns and delicate traceries Of smilax against Q white background Three tiers of white lighted tapers cast their soft radiance over the scene and altogether 1t was a very enectiVe setting for the bridal party.
 Mrs. w. H. Edmonds, accompanied by Miss Carlisle. sang Hearts and Flowera." by T. M. Tobani before, and speeause" by Guy D'Hardelot, during inc ceremony. and her beautiful voice adde&~much to the occasion. Miss Car 1iaIa played the march from Lohengrin Tor fine entrance of the bridal party ana Mandelssohn's wedding march was used for the recessionaL
 The wedding party entered as hol- lows: The ushers, Messrs. Henry Law and o. s. Chapman, w. l.. Clark o1 ozark. and V. O. Warren. Immediate lY DH6CeQluk lAC DA AoC S~-AAAO ~N~~ S-~~~S Mrs, ]. O. Snellgrove as matron or honor. The bride entered on the arm of her brother. Edward Edmonds and tsRas met at the altar by the groom and MT. H. Brock. of Brocton. who act ad as best man.
 H The bridal dress was handsome lingerie creation In princess style em- belished with rare laces and hand-em- broidery. the veil was caught with or- anRe blossoms and on her arm she car rIed a shower bouquet of brides roses and lilies of the valley with bowa of white tulle. The matron of honor was Rowned in & one-piece costume of tis- sue elaborated with wRlenciennes lace and a picture hat in black. She car ried sweet peas with bow of pink tulle.
 After the cerspony the bridal party and 6 few intimate friends were re- ceiyed at the home of the bride.
 Immediately after the reception the young couple left for St. Augustine. Fla. and other points south. the bride wearing & handsome green cloth going away gown with toque to match.
 She Is one of the most attractive and cultured young women Q fthe city. Mir. Rowe Is cashier of the First National Bank of Brockton and stands high in the business world. They are both members of the most prominent fami- lies of this section.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-18
National Guwdsnaen Here Runaors
 ofa Trip to the Inauguration

Locai nakionai gusrdsmen prtcksd up their ears and smiled at . rumor that ran riot through military circles feet that bili providing for the ex- peftses of . regfnsnt from ssch State. to bring the soldiers to Washington for the Inauguration. was to be ruflroaded through the nntionaf House and San- ate.
 X Where the rumor came. from was never learned. some of the miiitiamsn called ft . mental haiucination. Hut even if 1t is pipe dream. 1t sounded % good that most of the soldiers lock- ed happy. They are all anxious to go, and have been planning as a last re- sort making up . provisional com pany. ls0 strong. from members of the several local commands.
 Some of the boys have their dander cal merchants have taken toward the military. The adverse position of these employers is being discussed of- ten at the various company meetings and the soldiers are hunting for a ma chine with which to break the oppo- sition to the. voys of the city joining the companies They say the com panies. to exist. must be from time to time recruited. but they have inces- sant trouble with mercantile men who. in some instances. refuse to employ men who belong to the companies. and in others. if the men already belong to one of the commando. demand his res- ignation before giving him work. This problem has hurt the military of che city for some time. they say.
 One of the local soldiers has written to companies in various cities of the South and has learned that in three cities the merchants have donated e sum. sufficient to cover the expense of sending two compapjes to the Inaugu- ration. doing so in appreciation of the existence of The companies and to pro-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-18
'srke vIcTuR,.
CONGRESS
sum1nary af senate.


 Washington, Feb. 1.-The naval bill carrying total appropriations of about e136.000,0 900 was today passed by the Senate after having been under con- sideration for three days.
 The bill was today changed by the restoration of the House provision for two battleships of 26.000 tons dispiace- ment to cost Se,0o0.000 each.
 An intellectual effort was made to defeat the amendment for the restora- tion of the marine corps to battle ships and cruisers of the navy, which was placed in the measure, while the Senate was proceeding in the commit tee of the whole.
 During the last hours of the session today, Senator La Toilette severely criticised the methods of the navy. declaring that Senatorial influence in the work of the department caused an unbnA asslike development of navy yards and ations.
 At 5:s5 o'clock the Senate adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-18

featuring Company paid not less than t176.00e for the pxoperty.
 The deal for the property be- besa concluded and ft is unAsrsecod hsre that tl1e money involved has changed hands and that the papers of trtnsfsr VIII be nled for record within the next day or two
 The sale of the street railway was made by c. A. WickershAu1, President and General Manager of tlae Atlanta and West Point Railroad. who has been managing the street car line since the death of the owner. Colonel r. M. Abbott. last Septepbsr.
 The sale means that the Selma street car line win be under the manage ment of the Selma Lighting Company. a corporation which was formed here in May. 1908, and which was capital ized at s10o.o00. Of the 1000 shares of the Selma Lighting fCompany. the American Pipe Manufacturing Company is listed as owner of zao and oficers of that company own other shares.
 It is understood that there is . bonded indebtedness of sI3S.ooo on the car line.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-18
Ds. Torrey NeOer Ate Possuna, So
 the Church Folk VIII a-Hunting Go

Persons who heard pr. Torrey say that he had never eaten "possum dinner in his life. during the course of his sermon, yesterday afternoon. were unable to judge whether 1t was .e hint or not. He explained that he has enjoyed many turkey dinner. likewise dinners of chicken. but among all the birds lof the air and the beasts Of the field that have figured promi- nentiy upon his table. never has there been even 90 much as the fainsst foot print of the possum-
 when pr. Torrey' had finished this confession. there was Q deal of whis- pering in his audience. and, judging from external evidences. unless the io- cal possums emigrate, 1t is very like
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-18

setts. led the light against capital punishment, and when he was voted down. made point of no quorum.
 Just before this by twenty.five to twenty-seven. the committee had de- ciined to substitute electrocution fos hanging. as a death penalty.
 motion to take recess was op- posed by the enemies Of the bill, and alibugter resulted.
 The doors finally were closed and the sergeant-at-arms sent after absent members. Nearly two hours later, at 7:50 D. m., when Representative Mad den, of Illinois, answered the roll call. e quorum was secured. and the House was declared in recess Vntaf tomorrow at II o'clock.