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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
VIRGINIA CONFERENCE
favors State Vote On Prohibl.
ton.
THE APPOINTMENTS, ETC., ETC.

That the State Antisaloon League be
urged to ask the Legislature 10 pass a
bill giving the people the right to vote
ON the question Of Statewide prohibi-
ton is the principal feature of the tenn
perance report of the Virginia Metho-
dist Conference at Newport News,
which was adopted practically without
discussion.
The Sunday school board asked that
the board of missions assign TO IT some
special work, to cost about 5000.
The conference adopted resolutions
submitted by +. II. Rowe and K. H..
Bennett cautioning the heads Of the
church institutions of learning to keep
out of the libraries and courses of study
books assailng the integrity of the
Scriptures.
Rev. w. w. Royal announced that
the board of missions had raised 500,
600 for work during the coming year,
as compared with $84, 900 for last year
Among the assignments were the fol
lowing:
RICHMOND DISTRICT
Presiding Elder-W. Asbury Chris
ton.
Hanover-W. X. Crouder.
Ashland-Frank l.. Wells.
Ashland Circuit-B. S. Herring.
Caroline A. Jeffries.
Bowling Green-W. Granville Bur
russ.
Spotsylvania S. II. Johnson.
Principal Of Southern Seminary-E.
II. Rowe.
RAPPAHANNOCK DISTRICT
Presiding Elder-W. g. Boggs.
White Stone-J. d. Hosier.
Lancaster-W. l.. Ware.
West Lancaster +. Holiday.
Heathsville-C. II. Williams.
Bethany. f. Cutherill.
Richmond Circuit-Starke Jett.
Westmoreland- B. +. Hudson.
Mohtross G. Crutch6eld.
King George G. James.
West Point. r. Eggleston.
King William. l.. Pribble.
King and Queen-To be supplied.
Essex-A. N. Lewis.
Urbanna-R. l.. Busby.
Middlesex To be supplied by A. &.
Boyd.
East Mathews-C. II. Fielding.
Shackelfords- II. Smith.
Gloucester w. W. Sawyer.
Gloucester Point-Frank Burrus.
York;. P. Parham.
East York-W. J. Williams.
Mathews-L. G. Phaup.
East Mathews. Arthur VIM.
West Mathews-W. l.. Jones.
CHARLOTTESVILLE DISTRICT
Presiding Elder-M. S. Colonna.
Louisa-C. w. Leftwich.
Gordonsyille W. Ogden.
Orange-Joseph T. Allen.
Greene-J. X. Holman.
Madison and Mountain Mission-J.
Z. Deshazo.
Culpeper-C. f. Peasants.
Culpeper Circuit-H. V. Shinton.
Rappahannock- G. Pullen.
Rev. r. F. Gayle, former presiding
elder of Rappahannock district, has
been assigned TO Cumberland street
church Norfolk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
MEMS MEETING
Decides to Hold Evanselistic Ser
vices in January.
COMMITTEES APPOINTED, ETC.

A mass meeting was held in the Bap-
list church Tuesday night at 8 O'Clock
for the purpose of discussing the ad-
visibility of holding series of union
evangelistic services in the city in Jan
uary.
On motion, Prof. E. II. Russell was
elected chairman, and DIR. J. p. Stiff,
secretary. The meeting was opened
with prayer by Rev. DIR. McBryde and
Rev. w. l.. Dolly. Chairman Russell
asked for an expression from those
present and Rev. Drs. McBryde and
Barber, Henderlite, Dolly, Rosebro.
and Williams and members of the laity
freely discussed the object.
All were in earnest and felt there
was great need for such meeting.
DIR. McBryde stated he had written
Rev. j. Ernest Thacker, secretary OF
the evangelstic work of the Presbyte-
rian work of the United States, and he
had stated he could come some time IN
January if his services were desired.
On motion of DIR. Barber, it was re-
solved that all the denominations unite
in a union meeting to be held at time
to be appointed in the near future,
saw Jan. 5. 1910, and 10 continue for
three weeks.
DIR. Barber said that at meeting OF
the ministers held on Saturday, II was
thought that there should be appointed
a committee for the advancement and
success of the meeting and to take
charge of the details. That they sug-
gested the following gentlemen as
chairmen of the several committees.
Finance-P. V. ID. Conway.
WAYS and Means, House Seating
Capacity Col. E. d. Cole.
Music. Willard Adams.
Advertising w. l.. Brannan.
Devotional Members of the churches
with DIR. McBryde chairman.
Ushers-E Nj. Young
INSTRUMENTATION +. Scott
These gentlemen were named as chair
men and each chairman was empowered
to select as his committee one member
from each church of the city.
Ii was resolved that the chairman oil
the Finance Committee at once ascer-
tain what each church would
guarantee to give TO cover the neees-
sary expenses of the meeting. The
chairmen of the several committees
will constitute the Executive Committee
and they will meet and elect chair
man. The chairmen of the various com
mittees were requested to meet In the
Baptist church on Thursday night at
s o'clock.
After doxology and benediction by
Rev. John K. Rosebro, the meeting
adjourned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
Mr.. W. S. FRASER At HOSPITAL
II Of V. Hospital. Nov. 10th.

u. of V. Hospital, Nov. 10th.
Here your old squib has been for 10
DAYS and under the magnificent skill oil
DR.. Steven II. Watts is looking Tor
better health; of this able and dls-
tinguished surgeon and the University
Hospital may have more to say later
on.
From Orange there are several con-
yalescent folks. Among them Mr.. Bob
Thacker, the lively violinist and newer.
Mr.. Tom Frazer and wife, OF Spotsyl-
vanian. are expected here today. They
bring their cook, a trusted colored wo-
man, for surgical treatment.
Spotsylvania is well represented
among the business people here. DR..
Sam c. Chancellor, known and loved,as
the University Druggist. has one OF the
finest drug stores in the South and Is
doing large business.
Mr.. Boyd Chandler has an up-to-date
feed store and his charming wife, who
was Miss Jennie Frazer, of Coventry,
Spotsylvania, has popular and attrac,
tive boarding house. Her presence and
attentions have cheered my stay here,
and memory will be untrue to her
charge when Mrs. Jennie Chandler and
Sam Chancellor fade from 1t. ,.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
CAN NOW PRACTICE LAW

Only seven Of the applicants for
license to practice law in Virginia who
stood the examination failed TO pass.
The examination by the judges Of the
Supreme Court was completed and the
following are among the names OF
successful men:
w. c. Armstrong, Washington, Va
James w. Ballard, Fairfax; Lucian
Bickers, Culpeper; Edward A. Brand,
Manassas; Edwin B. Huchison, Hern-
don: C. B. Jones, Jr., Ashland; Robert
II. Wood. Colonial Beach.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
AT THE OPERA HOUSE
The Guy Johnson Stock Co.

The Guy johnson Stock Co. gave one
of a series of four performances at the
opera house Monday night to crowded
house. The play was The Girl from
l. Triangle Ranch" with Mrs. Guy
Johnson as the leading character. The
scenes are laid in New Mexico and have
all the characteristics Of frontier life;
Guy Johnson, as Jake, was the real
feature of the show. The specialties,
singing and dancing. by Miss Eva Sny-
der were good.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18

CARRIERS CREEK OYSTERS

have erected an oyster house at
Embrey's wharf, in this city, where
viii furnish fresh shucked Carriers
Creek oysters. Dry measure at all
times for 81 for standards and $l.2O Tor
selects. Special prices will be made
for orders from hotels, church and Sun
day School festivals. Orders through
phone 274 receive prompt attention and
oysters delivered in any part OF the
city. or address-T. |. Radcliffe, Fred,
ericksburg, Va. is-tI
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
SPoTSYLvANIA LAND SALES

Attorney T. Stokeley Coleman sold
the following tracts of land at public
auction Monday: l25 acres in 7: ).
Carr suit to Hon. M. H. Dickinson, $3.50;
10 acres of land in Carr v. Carr to j.. >:
Barnes, $40; IS acres of c. M. Hicks
estate TO J. S. Barnes for 1915; to o..
w. Perry 10 acres belonging to Saline
Hosh for s95. These tracts are stu
ate in Livingston and Chancellor dis,
tricts. Sale subject to confirmation OF
court. w. v. Waller and J. S. Fal-
conar auctioneers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
MRS. LUNsFoRD GRANTED DIVORCE

In the Corporation Court Tuesday
Judge j. T. Goolrick granted divorce
10 Mabelle Lunsford, nee Mabelle Gift,
wife of Hunter Lunsford. The wife is
given the custody and possession Of the
infant child, but the husband is allowed
the custody and possession Of the
child from the hours of 5 to
Z D. m. every Sunday.
Judge A. T. Embrey was counsel for
the plaintiff and E. W. Carter for the
defendant
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
THOMAS, Sheer and Halter
Headquarters For
Building Materials.

/ keep all kinds of North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber, dressed and I'M
dressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash, Doors,
and Blinds, Lime, Cement, Calcine
Plaster, Plastering Hair, Building and
Paving Brick, Tin and Iron Roofing,
Cut and Wire Nails, all kinds Ready,
Mixed Paints and Dry Paint, Linseedi
Oil Turpentine, Dryer Varnish and
I,ewis's White Lead, Paint Brushes OF
ali kinds. Window Glass and Putty,
Builders Hardware Of all kinds, Tar
Roofing, Sheathing Paper and fine
Brick.
Keep large stock Of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. T. u. Cole.
Agent for sale Of bricks Of Fred
ericksburg Brick Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
IN HONOR OF MRS. JOHN ASHTON

An enjoyable luncheon was gwen by
Mrs. Ida b. Jaynes Of Spotsylvanla last
Thursday, for Mrs. John Ashton OF kox-
bury. A unique and pleasing feature
which occassoned much merriment was
the picture puzzle place. cards. Those .
present were Mrs. John Ashton, MRS; 1.
Roderick Dew, Mrs. John. Crow, Mrs.
w. r. Browne, Mrs. Tom Frazer, MRS;
Lucisn Colbert, Mrs. Ida Jaynes and
Miss LueIl v. Jaynes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
Headquarters For All
Kinds of Leather

Sole Leather, Sides. Strips and Blocks,
either Hemlock 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 sstisiac-
ton as to prices, etc. u
John 6. Hurkamp Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
NOTICE

To the taxpayers Of CORTLAND Dis
trict, Spotsylvania county:
| will be at Leavell's, Monday, Nov.
%; Massaponax, Wednesday, Nov. "a;
Spotsylvania, Friday. Nov. 26; Summit,
Tuesday, Nov. 30, and Fredericksburg,
at Lee j. Graves Office, from ii a; m.
TO 3 o. m. Saturday, Nov. 20. and Sat
urday, Nov. q, to receive taxes for
Fred l.. Frazer.
Deputy Treasurer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
OUT ON PROBATION
Goes Back For Another Theft.

On Nov. 20, 1905. Solan Richardson,
negro boy, was arrested by Sergeant
Chichester for secreting himself IN
Myer & Brulle's on Commerce street
and taking $50 from the safe. He was
sent to the reform school, where he
renamed three years, when he was re-
leased on probation. Saturday night
he was arrested by officer Tansill for
stealing $l.20 from money drawer OF l;
A. Robinson's store. Justice Dannehl
sent him to Jail to await the action OF
the authorities of reform school.
The boy is Is years old and will have
to remain at the reform school until he
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
WHERE TO BUY XMAS GIFTS

Just a short time left to do your gift
buying and this store Is the center OF
attraction, for our stock is more com.
plete than ever. The Christmas spirit
abounds everywhere and we extend 70
you one big cordial invitation to make
this store your headquarters for your
holiday supplies. Expert hand engrav-
ing free. The Reliable Norris Jewelry
Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
MAYOR WALLAcE'S BAD LUCK
No Rabbit. No Bird.

Mayor H. Lewis Wallace left here on
Sundays boat for Cleve, the home OF
his grandparents, where he took a
davis hunt. He hunted all day Monday
with two good bird dogs and did not see
the feather of a bird or the hair OF a
rabbit. He returned home by steamer
Monday night disguised at his want OF
auccpss
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
LOSS ADJUSTED

Archie Burton, Of Falmouth, Va,
lost his house by fire last Tuesday; in
surance in the Dixie Insurance 20. Tor
$3.50. Loss adjusted Tuesday and
amount paid in full to Mr., Burton by
John f. Goodman, Jr., & Co., OF this
city. who are agents for the company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
TO WED

Mr.. J. J. Perry, of Smell, Spotsyl-
vania county, announces the marriage
of his daughter, Mrs. BERTHE j. Hum.
phries, to Mr.. Robert Cammack, OF
Spotsylvania county, at the home OF
bride Thursday, Nov. 18th. at 2 O'Clock
N
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
CAPT. ]. P. SIMPSON
DIES SUDDENLY
His Body Taken To Burlington, Iowa,
for Interment.

Capt. J. P. Simpson died at his home
in Spotsylvania Monday, after a short
illness. The deceased came here with
his wife about a year ago from Bur,
lington, Iowa, and for time boarded
with Miss Matte Young, on Main St.,
and made many friends. Later he pur-
chased farm in Spotsylvania, about
20 miles from this city, through j.. w.
Allison, Jr., and went there to live.
The body was brought here Teusday
and embalmed at the undertaking
establishment of E. X. Wheeler. 1t
was shipped to Burlington, Iowa. for
interment. Mrs. Simpson accompanied
the body.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
FARMS WANTED

Applications received daily from the
north and west for Virginia farms. IL
YOU want to sell or exchange call on OF
address Virginia Land Agency, Fred
ericksburg, Virginia.
A. c. Garrison, Proprietor. ny I'm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
e0oDIN ACQUITTED, BUT
MADE TO PAY COSTS

II. GoodiD, who was arrested mere
and taken back to Richmond, charged
with obtaining $40 from w. II. Jones
under false pretenses, was Acquired
Monday, but made to return the money
and nav expenses of detective from
Richmond to Fredericksburg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)

Corrected by Simon Hirsh q bro.J
Wheat. sl.O5 to 81. 15; corn, 6S to 70;
meal. 81 rs to 81. 85; oats, as to so; old
hens live, II to IL; spring chickens, II
to 10 cts pound; eggs, % to 30; lard, IL
to IL: ducks; live,8 to 10; turkeys, live,
l2 to il; butter, Is to Is; country hams, 10
to IS: Irish potatoes, go to rs; lambs,
20 30 to 81; hides, green, TO 10; dry
sailed 10 to IL; dry hides, 10 to IA; calf
skins No. /, $i.OO to SIPS; baled hay.
S1z 10 SIT per ton; leaf sumac, 70 to rs
ner-lOO: live hogs, 6 IA to 61-2;beef, live
weight, 3 to 4; pork, TO l-Z; wool,
% to 30 per ID; veal. 5 liz to 8; sweet
potatoes, 60 to 65.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
HUNTING IN STAFFORD

Rev. R. A. Williams, Prof. E. II.
Russell, Judge r. H. L. Chichester,
r. C. l.. Moncure and Mr.. b. q. Eng,
land hunted in Stafford Monday and
killed 20 birds and rabbits.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
oRPHANAeE NEEDS 100000

The trustees of the Presbyterian
Orphans Home at Lynchburg decided
that an effort should be made to raise
500. 900 within the synod, to place the
institution on a proper basis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
TAKING SPECIAL TREATMENT

Mr.. w. N. Blake has given up trav-
cling on the road for Baker q Wallace
for period on account OF taking a
special treatment for stomach trouble.
Mr.. John Ferneyhough will take his
Mace on the road.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
AT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Mrs. A. D. Tapscott, of Fredericks-
burg, is a patient at the Memorial hos,
pital. Her condition is not serious, and
she will probably be able to return
home in a very short time. Richmond
Leader.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
LUNSFoRD CASE DISMISSED

The case of Graves VS.. Lunsford,
which was to have come up for trial in
the Corporation Court today, was dis
missed by the plaintiff. MIR. Lee }.
Graves represented himself and Butzner
& Carter represented Lunsford.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
NOTICE

There will be a meeting Of the coun-
ty board of associated charities at King
George C. II. Saturday, Nov. 10th, at
2p. m. All members and persons In
terested are urged to be present.
Mrs. Boggs, President.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
John 6. Hurkan1p Go
FOR sALE-roR RENT

Desirable residence on Charles street
for sale. Price and terms reasonable.
Good residence, with modern improve
ments, on Prince Edward street, Tor rent
VERY desirable. Apply to
Jno. VI. Allison, Jr..
fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
DR.. A. {. CLINE ACQUITTED
Comes Back Here To Go To Work.

comes back HtIe TO UO TO "UI N
DR.. A. E. Cline was acquitted in po1-
lice court of Newport News last week
of charge of attempting to defraud
several local merchants by giving them
mo fund" checks.
He arrived in this city Tuesday morn
ing and made the declaration that ne
intended to settle here, live down the
past and 90 to work in his profession
of veterinary. His instruments are IN
King George in the hands of his law
vers and he will take steps to get them
at once. Cline shows the effects of his
long confinement.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
PARALyzED

Mr.. John Yates, Of near Summit, is
paralyzed from his waist down. While
on a roof he lost his balance and in
catching to break his fall he strained
the muscles in his back. His condition
is serious. He is at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Yates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
A. C. |. TO DOUBLE TRACK

The stockholders of Atlantic Coast
Line provided for double-tracking l,5OO
miles of the main line through an issue
of 500, 900, 900 4 per cent gold bonds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
A FAST BOAT

Mr.. w. A. Rollins, of King George,
has a fast motor boat, which he uses
for pleasure on the Rappahannock
river. He has lately purchased a new
Lamb double cylinder engine, which he
has installed in the boat, which adds
materially to its speed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
SHOT IN ARM

Mr.. Duff Sullivan, of Stafford, was
brought TO Mary Washington Hospi.al,
Tuesday, having been shot in the arm py
premature discharge of his gun. Drs;
Pratt and Scott dressed his wound anu
he left for his home Wednesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
NOTICE TO HUNTERS

No hunting or trespassing allowed on
my property in Spotsylvania;
novl"Im C. H. Hudgins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
W. {. KEMP DEAD

William Edward Kemp, aged 30
wears. died in Spotsylvania Saturday,
of pneumonia. Mr.. Kemp was anative
of Michigan. He is survived by his pa
rants, a widow, three children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
WANTED

Young man with experience in cloth,
ing business. Steady position and good
salary to right party. Address by let
ter p. B. 1873, Fredericksburg, Va
nl7sl3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
CAPT. TAYLOR REPORTED BETTER

The condition of Capt. Murray r.
TAYLOR. of "Fall Hill, is better and he
is resting comfortably.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
ENGINE FOR SALE

OH. p. portable Farquhar steam en-
oine in first class condition. For terms
write or apply to A. F. Turner, Por'
ROYAL. Va. nllIl
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
aNrLcAN,T RUMMAGE SALE

The Anti-Can't Bible Class of the
Methodist Sunday School will hold a
rummage sale in the Enterprise Build
ing Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Nov. IS, 10, 20. Bargains can be Sc e.
cured Inlo-0l-snIO
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
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,
NJ Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS

All persons are warned under penalty
of the law from hunting or trespassing
on my farm in Stafford.
Marius Sthreshley.
lnov16-3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
Potomac, Fredericks-
burg and Piedmont
Railroad


Connections at fredericksburg with r., r
r n and Maryland. Delaware and virginia hall,
way Co. At Orange with Soutnern H. n Ano
Chesapeake q Ohio H. X =, az nau-
The only line to the ChaneeIorsviile ana "iioer-
ness Battlehelds- enrd.v
Nj MASTELLER. Superintendent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums of $500 and upwards, real
estate security. Apply to Chichester &
Chichester, attorneys. Is u
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
FOR RENT

Store stand, with postoftice: Good
chance for the right man. r. b. LEWIS ,s,as
Mango, Va. ni0'-'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-11-18
PAY POLL TAXES

Paw your capitation tax. this month
if YOU wish to vote this spring.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-09
FEDERATED W0MEN,S CLUBS
Will Hold Convention Here March 2s
and 26-Local Club to Arrange
for Entertainment.

The next annual convention of the
State Women's Club will be held at
Lafayette March 25 and 26, and will
be presided over by the State Presi
dent, Mrs. j. C.. Mathews, OF New Or
leans. A very elaborate program
has been arranged and the meeting
promises to be one of the finest ever
held in the history of the organiza
tion. Mrs Moore, president of the
DISQUALIFICATION of Women's Clubs
will be in attendance and deliver ad
dresses before the convention.
Mrs. F. E. Davis. president of thu
local club, and the members will con
fer next Thursday with Mrs. J. c
Mathews, president of the State Fed
Grafton, as to details for the conven
ton, and the arrangements necessar.
for the reception and entertainment
of the delegates.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-09

woman willing and able to work can
have free access to the means OF life
and get the full social value OF what
they produce
This is a square declaration in ia
vor of public ownership and operation
of all public utilities, and its impor-
tance lies in the fact that it shows the
growth of the socialistic spirit in the
body of the people. But this growth
should not be surprising to those who
consider that there are gross wrongs
and abuses to be corrected and no Sc
rious effort is made to correct them.
The people find themslvs cursed with
an inequality which is not natural.
but which they know is the making OF
men who are permitted to enjoy high
favors under the government, and who
regard the government much as
partner in thier enterprises For years
the people have seen themselves taxed
in many million of dollars for the
they have about despaired of any re-
lief through the instrumentality of the
government as it at present exists.
THE men who get this money, says
the indianapolis News, ARE never
asked to make an accounting, and so
the people who pay it do not know
what is done with it. The vast power
which has been lodged in the hands
of few captains of industry has led
people to believe that that power
ought to be curbed The growth of
trusts, which has been unchecked, the
political favoritism that has been
shown to them and the control which
they exert over the necessaries OF
| life, have much to with breeding So
cialism. There is, therefore, nothing
surprising in the vigor of the Social
ist propaganda. Ind eed, ther. are
not a few who feel that if we are tC
choose between socialism of the
rich and a socialism of the poor. the
latter is greatly to be preferred"
This is an accurate statement Of the
situation. Moreover, the genera
practice, in lieu of remedies for exist
ing abuses, of attacking the Socialis
as agitators, cranks and visionarie:
accomplishes nothing except to in
tensify the evils from which the pub
lie suffers and to encourage /, tht
spread of the Socialist propaganda
But no one who has his mind and hi!
eyes open need to be surprised a
the progress Socialism is making
The government has prepared tn
ground, has sown the seeds in specia
favors and privileges and is nov
about to harvest the crop.