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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
At YORKTOWN
Descendants Of Gov. Thomas Nelson
Hold Reunion.

The second day Of the l2Sth annver.
sary of the surrender Of Lord Corn
wallis TO Gen. George Washington was
celebrated at Yorktown Thursday as
Thomas Nelson day. Though the cen,
tennial of the surrender was observed
in 1881, this is the first effort TO have
an annual celebration, which will here
after be regularly maintained under
auspices Of The Descendants OF the
Signers of the Declaration of lndepen-
dence and the Yorktown Historical So
ciety Of the United States.
The historic home of Nelson IS the
centre of interest of things pertaining
TO colonial history, and is 20 be head
quarters for the anniversary day. A
historical school may be organized to
meet each summer in this building TO
study colonial history.
Out in the harbor of York river four
torpedoboats came slowly into view and
cast anchor in sight Of the handsome
monument which marks the place of
the surrender.
There was meeting Of the descend
ants of Thomas Nelson, Jr., in one OF
the rooms of the old Nelson home. Rev.
Geo. Washington Dame, lineal des-
cendant of Thomas Nelson, Jr.. COVER
nor at the time of CORVALLIS capitula-
ton, presided.
DR.. Dame read history Of the Mel
son family. DR.. Dame requested the
descendants that the body of the wife
of Thomas Nelson, Jr., now Inferred in
Hanover county. should be laid to rest
in the burying ground in York county
by the side OF her husband, in old Grace
Episcopal Cemetery at Yorktown. The
resolution was adopted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
LOST 100000 IN
Sailed GOLD MINE
Men Who Sold Worthless Stock
Escape Prosecution.

Wilkes Barre. Pa. Oct. 2O.-An ei'
fort of Wnkes-Barrs capitalists to re-
cover 500, 900 invested in what they
claim to have been saltod gold mine
or 10 prosecute the mon who sold them
the stock, has failed, 30 they were no
tilted when the prosecution OF l.. II
Mitchell whiting Thompson and G. c
Chamberlain, Of Los Angeles, Cal. was
dropped under the statute OF llmita
tions in the United States court.
Some years ago several capitalist
here invested 100000 In the Juaquans
gold mine in California. and afte'
some time sent out a committee to in
yestigate the mine. with the result
that the committee reported It value
less.
They then endeavored to prosecute
the three men, who we're the Officers
of the company, for using the mails
for the purpose of fraud and tried t.
have them brought TO this state To-
trial. All efforts to have them brough
east, however. failed, following thei
vigorous fights to prevent It in tn
California courts, and now they escape
altogether under the statute OF limits
| lions.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
YORKTOWN PROUD
Great Demonstration AT Nations
Historic Shrine.

Never before In the history of York
town, unless il be at the centennial in
1881 of the celebration Of the surrender
of Lord CORVALLIS TO George Washing
ton. has the town seen such demon
stration as that Of Tuesday. Big steam
ers lined the docks and found 1t difficult
TO land the passengers owing to the
limited wharf frontage. There were on
the excursions from Richmond and Nor
folk !, 500 persons, besides the military
and men from the Navy.
At II o'clock the parade was formed
at the wharf. II consisted OF coast
artillery from Fort Monroe, sailors
from the flotilla Of torpedo boats, 100
mounted citizens and ladies, 100 school
children carrying American and French
Flags, 300 members Of the Maryland
Naval Brigade, and many citizens. The
parade marched TO the Yorktown monu-
ment, led by the Marine Band.
DR.. Henry Morris, of Philadelphia.
president Of the Descendants OF the
Signers," presided. Rev. Donald G.
Macleod, Of Washington, offered the
invocation.
The principal address was by Col. Os-
valid Tilghman, former Secretary OF
State OF Maryland.
The last address was by Representa-
tive J. Hampton Moore, Of Philadelphia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
REPUBLICAN, SPEAKING
Small Crowd Addressed BY Two Prom
inent Members of the Party.

Owing to two other largely attended
entertainments being held on Tuesday
night the Republican meeting at the
Courthouse had an audience OF less
than hundred people.
The speeches were Of unusual quality,
that of Hon. Duncan +. Mckinley,
member of Congress from California,
being of special interest from an in.
structive point, as the gentleman had
recently returned from trip to Japan
and China.
Mr.. Henry Warden, city chairman
presided. He first introduced Hon.
VIM. Tyler Page, of Maryland; TINS
gentleman's speech embraced both
State and national issues. He spoke of
the advantage TO be obtained oy tne
people of Virginia in placing the state
in the line Of progress, cited the RAPID
strides of States in the kepnDiican
column, said Notwithstanding virginia
is Democratic she gets part OF the
appropriations, as is evidenced here IN
Fredericksburg by public building, rural
free delivery, soil survey, appropria-
tions TO rivers and harbors; said much
more could be obtained as Republican
Virginia, with Republican Congressman
and influence to back her. NO DOUBT
Congressman Jones will claim the
credit of getting what you now have In
Fredericksburg, but you should remem-
Der that this comes from hepuDhcan
Congress and through Republican com
mittees. He appealed to the voters 70
vote in November to put the Mother
of States on the Republican side:
Hon. Duncan E. Mckinley, OF Cali
fornia. was next introduced. HIS
speech was devoted TO ahigh protective
tariff in this country. Men are protec-
tionists when selling and free traders
when buying. He had recently re-
turned from Japan, where he made a
study of the comparative conditions be-
tween that country and the United
States. He illustrated the benefits OF
protective tariff by citing that Japanese
get from 3 10 Is cents per day Tor their
labor and farmer who owns an acre
of land and gets net income OF SoO a
year is considered a man OF means;that
the fear in the future is not from
European. but Oriental competition.
He said a Japanese will buy a piece OF
machinery Of American patent and take
| il over and his inventive genius will
enable him to make hundreds like 1t
and improvements on 1t.
Marquis Ito told the speaker that the
Japanese government did not desire the
laboring classes TO leave Japan, but
intended to inaugurate great indus
trial system, making articles so good
and cheap that no tariff wall would be
high enough to keep them out OF the
United States.
He denied that the tariff was largely
responsible for trusts, and predicted a
stricter regulation Of them by federal
laws.
Mr.. Mckinley also made strong
plea FOR an American merchant marine.
His closing, a tribute to the Ameri-
can flag, was gem.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
USE BOW AND ARROW
TO HUNT CHESTNUTS
Women and Boys Adopt prIml'
tive Methods.

Greenwich, Conn. Oct. 2O.-Huntins
with bows and arrows. which has been
unknown in this town since the days
when the Indians fourished here mas
been revived within the last week
and It is not an uncommon sight when
passing through the wooded sections
in the outlying sections to come upon
hunting parties of men and boys ano
even women, armed in the fashion OF
the aborigines.
This reyersion to the primitive mas
been taken up for practical purposes
of hunting the shy and elusive chest
nut.
The method consists of attaching
light string to the arrow and shooting
il up over the high branches. Al the
end Of the string is attached a rope
When the arrow falls the string Is
pulled and the rope drawn over the
branch. 1t is then easy to snake the
highest boughs of the tallest trees.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
BISHOP coADIUT0R
LLOYD c0NSEcRATED

The conservation of Rev. DR.. Arthur
Selden Lloyd as bishop coadjutor of Vir-
ginia took place in Christ Episcopal
church, Alexandria, Wednesday. The
services began at Z O'Clock a. m. whe n
holy communion was celebrated. and at
9 O'Clock morning prayer. At l0:40 the
grounds surrounding the church were
cleared and only those holding cards to
the conservation service proper, which
begun at IL o'clock, were admitted.
The consecrator was RI. Rev. Daniel
Sylvester Tuttle, presiding bishop. The
co-consecrators were RI. Rev. Robert
Atkinson Gibson, bishop of Virginia,
and RI. Rev. Alfred Magill Randolph,
bishop of southern Virginia. The
preacher was RI. Rev. William Cros-
well Doane, bishop Of Albany the
presenters Rt. Rev. George William
Peterkin, bishop of West Virginia; Rt.
Rev. Beverly cambridge Tucker, bishop
coadjutor of southern Virginia.
The order of the conservation was as
follows: Presentation of candidate, tes-
timonials of candidate, certificate OF
election, Rev. 4. l.. Goodwin; testi-
monial from the diocese, Col Arthur
Herbert; certificate of ordination, Rev.
Angus Crawford, ID. D.; consent Of the
standing committee, Rev. Mercer p.
Logan. ID. d.; consent of the bishops.
RI. Rev. Frederick f. Reese, bishop Of
Georgia; the promise Of conformity;
bidding to prayer; the litany, RI. Rev.
William L. Gravatt, ID. d., bishop
coadjutor Of West Virginia; prayer for
the candidate; examination Of candi-
date; vesting the candidate; "Veni
Creator Spiritus," congregation kneel-
ing; laying on of hands; delivery Of the
Bible 10 newly ordained bishop.
Following the service luncheon was
served TO the visiting clergymen at Odd
Fellows Hall, near the church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
BAPTISTS' BUSY SUNDAY
Three Services Held-All Were Of Much
Interest.

Rev. Jos. T. Watts, field secretary OF
Baptist State Mission Board, preached
Sunday morning to a large congrega-
ton in behalf of the State Mission work
in Virginia, after which a handsome
offering was made.
In the afternoon he addressed mass
meeting of Sunday School workers at
the Baptist church. This was a very
interesting apd informing address.
Plans were made for a great Sunday
School Institute to be held in the winter.
At night Mr.. Watts faced a great
congregation that filled the church to
the doors. This service was in charge
of the b. Y. P. U; Of the church.
Seated on the pulpit were DR.. J. Gar
nett King, president of the Fredericks-
burg B. Y. p. u; Mr.. MIG. Willis. Jr.
vice president Of the B. Y. z. u. OF
Virginia: Mr.. Geo. D. Rowe. Rev. Jos.
T. Watts and Rev. R. Aubrey Williams.
pastor of the church. A very interest
ing program was carried out, consisting
of splendid piece sung by Messrs.
Smith, Wooding brothers and Solan, a
beautiful solo rendered by Miss Timber
lake, and fine bass solo by Mr.. b. F.
Bullock.
Mr.. Watts delivered stirring and
enthusiastic address on B. Y. 7. U.
work.
Altogether Mr.. Watts made a fine
impression on the people and and there
were many cordial expressions OF APP
prevail.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
THE LATE DR.. VIM. SEAMAN

WEIGHS, Va, Oct. 10.
DR.. VIM. Seaman, who died at his
home, Midway Place, Oct. Is, was
born in Bolton, England, in 1921. He
came from there to New York with his
parents when quite child. His father
crossed the ocean several times, but
Dr.. Seaman never visited his birth
place. He studied and gained his
diploma in dentistry in New York. He
came TO Virginia in 1870 for his health,
where he purchased his home. He 10
survived by his widow, three sons.
Messrs. J. P. and C. H. Seaman, of
Caroline county, and Rev. II. J. Sea-
man, of Oakesdale, Washington; five
grandchildren and one great-grand,,
child. He was a member Of the school
board of Madison district, Caroline
county. for twenty years, and an active
| member of the Christian church. He
also belonged to the Masonic order.
The interment was on Friday, October
Is, at Lebanon cemetery, Caroline
county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21

MAJ Charged With Murder Comes
Sack 10 the Scene.
wHkes.Barre. Pa. Oct. 2O.-After e.
Gaping from the police OF this country
and living for year in Italy, Luisi
Latardo, OF Pittston, who is charged
with the killing Of Parke Clslland In
a street riot in that place in June
1908. was apprehended by Chief OF Pc
lice James Price. OF Pittston. and was
held without bail to answer the charge
Of murder.
Latardo was arrested shortly after
the shooting OF Clelland, but was re
leased under $4,000 bail pending the
disposition of a writ Of habeas corpus
He jumped his bail and went back Il
Italy. Chief Price has been looking
for Latardo since that time, and wher
the Italian returned he was prompt!
arrested.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
BUSTS OF WASHINGTON
AND MARSHALL

The unwilling Of busts Of John Mar
shall and George Washington took
place at Northumberland court at
HeatbsyilIe last week. The interior OF
the courtroom presents beautiful ap-
pearance and Judge Wright is comp.li-
mented on all sides for the interest ne
manifested in the movement.
E. Hugh Smith presented the bust OF
John Marshall, which was accepted IN
behalf of the county by Asa 5. Rice.
This bust and pedestal was donated by
.Iohn L. Williams, Of Richmond.
Hon. c. Harding Walker presented
that of George Washington and I. ,.
Towles accepted it for the county.
Capt. James c. Fisher, Of Reedville,
was the donor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
FREDERICKSBURG v. eAlLuDET

Gallaudet defeated Fredericksburg
College Saturday afternoon at Kendall
Green, Washington, ii to D.
Gallaudet won the toss, and kicked on
IN Rankin. who was downed on his ~
ward line. After futile efforts to make
The required gain, FREDERICKSBURG
hunted to midfeld, Maxson falling. on
the bali. Here the Gallaudet Indian,
Ratt;xte. on the first scrimmage, made
a sensational 40-yard run on an old
fashioned criss-cross play. Arras
smashed the remaining Is yards twice
for a touch down, three minutes aiter
the kickoff.
In the second half Fredericksburg
kicked off to Byrne. The runner was
downed on his 20-yard line, and Galiau-
. Diet failed to gain anything.
On criss-cross play Battiste gained
30 yards. A forward pass from Max
son to Gledhill put the ball inside the
visitors l0-yard mark, from whence
the Pennsylvania "steam engine" was
pushed over for Gallaudet's second
touchdown. Maxson kicked the goal.
After the next kickoff, Hassell's for
ward pass throw to Gouldman was
blocked, but Geo. d. Rowe, caught the
ball and made a sensational 40-yard
sprint for the Virginians' first touch
down. Weaver booted an easy goal.
For Fredericksburg Bauman shone.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
LEACH is A PIG FARMER
One Of Pittsburs's Star Ball Players
Invests In Hogs.

Pittsburg. Get. 20. - Buying pigs
with money taken as a champion ball
player is something new In the bust
ness, perhaps. but that is what Tommy
Leach. the outfielder Of the champion
Pittsburg's. has done. Tommy con
fessed that ne had invested in some
real fine hogs. and this brought out
the fact that since last spring he has
had q great pig farm Just outside Pitts
burg. on which he has already about
$4,000 worth OF pigs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
the CHURCH TO ADVERTISE
VIII starr o Countrywide Campaign
10 Reach the People.

VIII start . Countrywide Campaign
10 Reach the People.
New York. Oct 2O.-After the fash
ion OF big business advertisers the
combined Protestant churches OF this
country early In January will begin a
campaign OF advertising social. racial,
economic and religious problems
which imperil American life and
American institutions. The advertising
will be In newspapers, magazines
periodicals and books, and on posters
and bill boards.
Advertising will be inaugurated I'M
der the Home Missions CouS;il. rep
resenting a membership OF 4O,OOO'oO0
or more. II will be directed 20 the
public at large. and such topics as the
labor question, the immigration prob
lem. the color problem and conditions
In city and town will be discussed IN
the advertisements
The campaign will be conducted I'M
der the general supervision OF Rev
Charles Sickle. superintendent OF the
Presbyterian department OF church
and labor
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
BOAT RACES
Motor Boat Regatta To BE Held On
Rappahann0ek Here.

Preparations are now being completed
for the first motor boat regatta ever
held on the Rappahannock, which, II
the plans Of those behind the movement
are brought to head. will be pulled off
some time towards the latter part OF
next week. Many of the owners OF
motor boats have already signified their
intentions of entering the contests and
there is every reason to believe that
Fredericksburgers will have an oppor-
tunity of witnessing some rare water
sport 1t is the present intention OF
the promoters 10 hold three races and II
ia thought that there is sufficient
number Of craft on the river to fill each
class. The first race will be for high
power boats, the second for cruisers
and the third for boats under twenty
five feet in length. No boat will be
permitted to enter more than one class.
From the starting point near the Free
bridge, the races will be held over
two mile course, mile down the river
where a turn will be made then a mile
back. the finish being made at the
starting point. Under this arrange
ment the races can be plainly seen from
the bridge. Prizes VIII be awarded the
successful competitors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
KING GEORGE LETTER
King George Co. Va. Oct. 18th.

Rev. E. J. Richardson, Of the State
Anti-Saloon League. addressed enthusi-
astic audiences at three OF our churches
on Sunday and made deep impression
on all who heard him. MIR. Richardson
is so gentle and impressive in manner
that he wins his audience and carries 1t
along with him 10 the goal he wishes.
Mrs. C. II. Ashton, widow Of Judge
Ashton. came down from Washington a
few DAYS ago and is a guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Powell Coakley.
Treasurer j. Thomas Minor left on
Sunday for Lancaster county, where he
will be guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Mathew
Bruce.
Mrs. George Fell is visiting relatives
in Philadelphia.
DR.. Algernon S. Garrett, who recent
ly located in Leesburg, has accepted a
most flattering offer in Brazil, South
America, and will sail from New York
the 5th Of November. DIR. Garrett is
now at home and his many friends sin
cerely regret to have him 20 so far
away.
Mrs. Douglas II. KRox and Miss Sallie
B. Montgomery, of Fredericksburg, are
guests OF DIR. and Mrs. T. I. Arnold at
Willow Hill.
Miss Ethel Moore, Of New Jersey, is
visiting Miss Jean Fell, near Chatter
ton.
Mrs. B. D. Hogan spent Saturday in
the Burg shopping.
Mrs. James Barron, Of Essex Co.,
was a guest Of Mrs. Harry Mills last
week for several days.
Mr.. Oliver Minor spent Saturday in
Fredericksburg.
DIR. Frazer addressed an interested
audience of teachers and friends OF
higher education at King George on
Friday and impressed all who heard HIM
with his zeal for the cause.
Congratulations to Mr.. and Mrs. }.
Fred Brown, of the Burg. upon the
arrival Of j. Fred, Jr.
Joseph Bumbrey and Minnie Il.
TURNKEY, colored, were married at the
home Of Rev. L. S. Marshall, pastor OF
Zion Baptist church in this county, on
Tuesday, Oct. 18th, 1909.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
WILL OF G. W. SHEPHERD pROBATED

The will of the late Geo. w. Shepherd
was admitted TO probate in the Corpora
ton court Tuesday.
The executors are Mr.. Geo. w. Shep-
herd and Miss Margaret b. Shepherd,
son and daughter OF the testator. The
bond required by the court is $3.50, 600.
There will be no division of the estate
during the life of the widow, Mrs.
Shepherd. The executors receive no
commission
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
OPPOSES IMMIGRATION LAWS

The silver jubilee convention Of the
State Council Junior Order United
American Mechanics Of Virginia net in
Manchester Tuesday, r. l.. Patram, OF
Davis Council, No. u, presiding. The
convention will be in session two days.
The delegates were welcomed by Maj.
Maurice, mayor, who made a strong
plea against the immigration law which
allows aliens to take our naturalization
papers after five years of residence in
tkta onnUfru
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
STAFFORD TO HAVE GOOD ROADS
MIR. L. X. Colbert Secures the Con-
tract.

Mr.. L. r. Colbert, Of Massanonax.
has been awarded by the Board of
Supervisors of Stafford county the con-
tract for building gravel road from
Ficklen's hill up the Warrenton road
one mile and a half. The road must
have a depth of inches of gravel on 1t
after being rolled.
This is intended to serve as an object
lesson and to encourage the building OF
good roads.
The State pays one-half Of the cost
and the county the other half.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
WALKED INTO WIRE FENCE ,

Mr.. Grover Houston, section master
at Aqua Creek, met with serious
accident Thursday night, which came
near causing him to lose his right eye;
He was coming through a woods road
in the dark and ran into a wire fence.
Mr.. Houston was cut about the face
and his clothes torn. DR.. Chewing
had TO take several stitches in the cut
across his nose,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
Priests Odd Death.

Chicago, Oct. 20. - Father Adrian
Van Hulst. one of the oldest Roman
Catholic priests In Chicago. was found
dead under unusual circumstances In
his room at st. Ignatius college. The
priest. who was feeble. had LETT MS
bed before daylight and attempted &c
light the gas. His strength deserted
him and he slipped. catching ON The
gas fixture. which was on the side Of
the room, and tearing 1t down with hin
az he sank to the floor He died o.
heart failure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
whlrIed to Death on Shaft.

Bingham, Utah, Oct. 20.-John era
bell. a chemist, who came here from
Toms Boat, Va. was found dead on
the floor Of the Utah copper mill. HIS
clothing had caught on a set screw
which dragged him to a shaft. where
he was whirled $50 times minute
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
PROGRAM MUSICAL r. 7. A.

At public school building Thursday,
October q, 8 p. M:
instrumental solo-Miss Elizabeth
Boulware. 81,
Quartet-Messrs. Solan, Smith, A.
and L. Wooding, with Mr.. Boddis ac-
comparing.
Solo-Mrs. E. C. Ninde, selected,
Solo-Mrs. J. B. Proctor, selected.
Solo-Mr. E. A. Solan, selected.
instrumental solo-Mr. H. Genther.
Quartet Messrs. Wright, Sweetzer,
Bullock and Quinn.
Solo-Mrs. J. r. Rosebro, selected.
Solo-Miss Gray, with piano and VIC.
lin accompaniment, Miss Dunaway and
Miss Miller.
Solo-Mr. Charles Wright.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
JUDGE DRURY A. HINTON DEAD

Judge Drury A. Hinton died at his
home at Petersburg Tuesday, aged 60.
He was once a member Of the Supreme
Court Of Appeals of Virginia, and de-
livered dissenting opinion in reference
70 the inhiction Of the death penalty in
the celebrated case Of Thomas Jeffer-
son Cleyerius, who was hanged for the
murder Of Miss Lillian Madison. Judge
Hinton was a Confederate veteran. He
il survived by his wife and one son.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
WRIGHT SAVES AER0pLANE

crasus Lever From Lieutenant Lahm
When Motor Stops In Mid Air.
College Park, Nd, Oct. 2O.-The mo-
tor Of the governments aeroplane
STONED while Lieutenant Lahm was
enclrcllng the aerodrome. At the time
the biplane was about twenty feet
from the ground. As soon as the mo-
tor failed Mr.. Wright, who was show
ing the lieutenant how to fly, graspeu
the levers and brought the aeroplane
safely TO earth. They had been in the
air for four minutes when the motor
stopped.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
DEATH OF MRS. GERE

Mrs. Emily A. Gere, who for years
resided on the Drake Place. later
known as the "Gere Place, now the
site for the new freight depot Of the X.
F. & F. R. R., died Sept. 10th at her
home at Owego, N. Y. Mrs. Gere was
a kindly woman. with many excellent
qualities, and made numerous friends
while she resided here.