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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
THE OLD CONFEDERATES
MEET AGAIN.

This week the city Of Mobile is
honored by the presence Of thousands
of old Confederate veterans. and ii
goes without saying that this in
tensely Southern city. which gave
the North so much trouble in the
sixties. will give these gallant men
not only the freedom of the town.
but welcome such RS brave men are
entitled 10. What matters it 10 the
old fellows, who trudged uncom-
plainingly after Lee ana Jackson.
Longstreet and Hill. johnson and
Bragg. Early and Ewell. and other
Southern leaders, that the weather
this week opened up cold. with snow
and rain. What care these men for
the whims of the weather; they
who for four years laughed and
sung. marched and fought in snow
and rain, sunshine and storm. oft
times without food. and nearly al
ways without shoes or covering.
The men who crushed Hooker
right flank at Charlottesville. under
the eye of that great captain. Stone
wall jackson: who marched around
Pope at Manassas and drove Burn
side across the river at Fredericks-
burg; who fought at Lookout Noun
tain and Shiloh. at Antietam and
Cedar Mountain. and who surrender
ed only when decimated and starv-
ing. can, in their declining years,
face almost any kind of weather and
march under any kind of skies.
II the weather be cold, at Mobile
the welcome of her people will be the
warmer, and the old Confederates-
God bless 'em-will be made to fee
that the new South has not, for one
instant, forgotten the everlasting
debt of gratitude due them. passed
over by the old and cheerfully taker
up by the new.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
SHORT WEIGHT IN PACKAGES
Officials Say This Adds Greatly to the
Cost Of Living.

NShortweight packages and secret
agreements between wholesalers and
retailers are largely responsible for the
high cost OF living, according to state
ments of witnesses before the House
committee investigating the subject.
DIR. Woodward, health officer of District
of Columbia, told of shortweight bread,
Hour and other necessaries OF life.
Representative Moore introduced what
purported to be printed copies of letters
passing between wholesalers and re-
tailers showing that those parties united
to restrict the sale of articles of mer-
chandise to those who proved to be
satisfactory competitors.
Col. Haskell, Superintendent of
Weights and Measures, declared that
practically all the 800, 900 barrels of
-four sold in Washington were short
four pounds each of the advertised
weight and that Neutrality-suspicious. were
paying annually $42, 900 for flour which
they never received. Other items were
in proportion, he said. Nearly every
package sold in grocery stores was
short four ounces, according TO the in
yestigations of his officers. Col Haskell
said, and bottled goods were short in
quantity, too.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
PROPOSED ELECTRIC LINE
From Boston To Norfolk Will Re a
Part of the Frederieksburg Line

Recent Developments in New York.
Baltimore. Richmond and Norfolk
among capitalists interested in suburban
and interurban electric lines Indicate
that a gigantic movement has been in
augurated which, II successful, will es-
tahlish q through electric line from Bos-
ton. Mass TO Norfolk. Va. running by
way of New York. Philadelphia. Han
over, Pa: Washington. Alexandra,
fredericksburg. Richmond and termin-
ating at Norfolk, Va. from which
point the system will be extended later
INTO the southern States.
South from Washington to Norfolk
three separate companies are looking
over the field for the location Of cleo
trio lines that will connect Washington
with Colonial Beach. fredericksburg.
Ashland. Richmond. and Norfolk. One
company proposes to build line from
the southern terminus Of the Washing
ton. Alexandria 4 Mount Vernon Rail
way at Mount Vernon 70 Colonial
Beach and thence south through Fred
ericksburg 20 Ashland. near Richmond.
where a line - already in operation 10
Richmond. The line will practically
parallel the Richmond. Fredericksburg
and Potomac.
One of the advantages of this south
ern link from Washington to Richmond
would be 10 bring Calonial Beach with
in one hour of this city. cutting of
more than three hours of the time now
consumed by the river.
New York capitalists are said to be
backing the project. and already a sub
stantial portion of the capital stock
which has been fixed at a minimum OF
s., 600, coo. has been subscribed. The
capital required for the opening of suci
a line north from Washington To Boston
would not be large. since a system OF
independent lines is already construct
ed. Alexandria Gazette.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
ARGUE DEBT CASE IN OCTOBER

On Oct IL the final argument in the
State debt litigation between Virginia
and West Virginia will be made before
the Supreme Court of the United States.
decision may therefore he expected
by the end of the year.
In the ruling made by the court Mon
day Virginia gains and loses a point.
Counsel for the State had asked that
the argument take place during the
present term, while West Virginia ;.
lawyers wanted it postponed to the faI
term, which was decided upon.
On the other hand. West Virgins
had asked for the privilege of taking
additional testimony on points not GOV
cred by the report Of Special Master
Littlefed. This was denied by tn,
court, and all the evidence which will
have place in the final decision is nov
before IL
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
VIRGINIA NEWS

J. r. Turpin has been appointed
postmaster of Saliva. King and Queen
county.
Virginia Racing and Horse Show As
ISOLATION will hold meeting AT Rich
mond May l4-l6.
Shearden X Andes and NJ. Elizabeth
Good. both of Remington. were married
in Washington Tuesday.
John Lloyd Covingtou. a prosperous
farmer Of Culpeper county. died al his
home Monday. in the eighty first year
of his age
Albert Grimsley. Is years old. died
Sunday night at his home near Acco-
tink. Fairfax county. He l. survived
by his wife and six children.
Peyton Coles has sold TO p. V. Ran
dolph for 500. 900 Estoutesille Abe
marie, which has been in the Coles
family for many generations.
At Grafton Hall. Fauquier county. at
noon Tuesday Miss Eva Randolph Du-
lany. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. K. II.
Cary Randolph. Of Baltimore.
Mrs. West. the wife Of Superin-
tendent OF Schools F. T. West. of
Louisa county, died Tuesday, aged 81
years. She suffered a stroke of paraiy-
SIS Friday, and never rallied. Mrs.
West is survived by her husband and
seven children.
An exhibit has been presented to .he
State by the sons OF the late Cyrus II.
Mccormick, which embraces collection
showing the evolution of the reaper
from the FIRST one built on the McCor-
mick farm, IN ROckbridge county, Va.
to the binder of the present day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
TO PRESERVE BATTLE SHAFTS

Maj. Brown. Of Cory. Pa. president
of battlefield commission Third diyi-
sion. Army OF the Potomac. has sent
to Mrs. l.. L. Marks. president of
Petersburg Ladies' Memorial Associa-
ton. a bond of the city of Petersburg
for 81 .O0.
The annual interest Is to be used for
the protection Of the monument at For,
Malone. erected by the State of Penn
sylvania. which was dedicated last May.
President Taft making the dedicatory
address. and also for the preservation
and protection Of the marker at Fort
Steadman. Prince George county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
PATENTS GRANTED

The following inventions have been
granted to Nirginans- as reported TO us
by 5. II. Evans, patent attorney, 9ls
F St, Washington. ID. c.
Trunk, Walter Sachs, Roanoke.
Stickhorse, Lena r. Nidermaier, Alb
ingdon.
Metallic Window Shutter. Edward
w. Gray, Winsor
Doorlatch. William A. Mooney,
Richmond
Toy Projectile, William d. Trimble.
Hampton.
Loading Device, George V. Hughes,
Dorchester.
Can Replaeer, Holmes c. Harrison,
Buffalo Junction.
Supporting band for trousers ant
other garments, Charles A. Blake
Roanoke.
GuDlock, Marion Taylor, Soudan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
EGGS FOR MATCHING

The best all-purpOse hen y the Wyan-
dotte. | offer eggs from three high
quality pens. mated up with absolutely
new blood. no inbreeding. at 81 for Is,
as they run; special pen. Duston hens
mated with S25 Rockhill. Ossining. \.
Y, cOckerel. -. 80 limited Also a
few cockerels 81 To $50, IL your
main object Is eggs get :. {. W. Leg
horns. | offer eggs from choice non
related matings (Wyckoff. Blanchard.
Ioung). at 81 for Is, S2.75 for As, s.
Tor 100 | guarantee satisfaction.
also offer good brOoder-heaters at half
their cost
JnO. 5. Terrell.
ms-2m Fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
CUT TO DEATH IN BRAwL

In fight between Dan Carter and
Harry Thorpe, both white. at the farm
OF N. Il. Depauw, near Haymarket,
Carter, who was a one-armed man, was
cut to death. The tragedy is said TO
have been the result of drunken
quarrel.
Thorpe, who is accused of the crime.
has been apprehended
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
ROCK HILL TAXPAYERS TAXI
NOTICE

l will be at the following places in
Rock Hill district. Stafford county. on
the following dates to receive taxes for
the year. 1893: Crest. Tuesday. April
%; Toluca. Wednesday, April p: Bell
fair Mills. Thursday. April y: Stafford
Store. Friday. April ~. Ruby. Tues
day. May 8. Davis Store. Wednesday.
May :: Roseville. Thursday. MAY >:
Fredericksburg every Saturday.
Andrew Briggs.
a2l-2S Deputy Treasurer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
ROOSEVELT.

Even those persons who do not
especially admire ex-President Roose-
welt, must admit that he is. in many
respect, the most marvellous man of
this day, not only in this country. hut
ia every other country of the world.
He occupies the center of the stage
and is the center of attraction
wherever he goes. Just at present
all Europe is at his feet,ani some. in
their enthusiasm for the man. have
proposed to make the world one
great republic and To make Roose-
welt president He would no doubt
be willing TO tackle the job. Mr.
Roosevelt is not. 10y long odds. the
ablest man in this country. but we
candidly believe he has more energy.
more versatility. more self-confi-
dence and assurance than any man
in public life in this country. These
characteristics have made him the
idol of the masses of the American
people. and they have made his jour
ney through Africa and Europe a
succession of personal triumphs.
What are we going To do with him
when he arrives in the States? He
comes home thoroughly indicated.
in his opinion, of his own ability and
worth. and ready to tackle anything
If he wants to be president again. he
will be. and that in spite of the oppo-
sition of the powers that be. There
is only ore Teddy-he with the big
stick.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
HEAD SEVERED FROM BODY
His Brother Loses Both Legs.

While Bunny and John Peterson,
brothers, we're at work in the factory
Of the Eubank Tankard Company, near
kiImarnoek, in Lancaster county, the
jacket Of the former was caught in the
cogs Of the hotair dryer and his legs
were cut of.
John. IN attempting to rescue his
brother, had his bead severed from the
body. Bunny was rushed TO a hospital
in Baltimore for treatment. with slight
chsnces for recovery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
BRINGS SUITS FOR DAMAGES

Two suits were Instituted Tuesday in
Law and Equity Court. Richmond. by
John n. Sebrell. Sr.. as an outgrowth
of the charges made against him be
fore the State Board Of Education
One suit Tor $4,000 is against a num-
Der of Southampton citizens and their
attorneys. who brought the charges.
the other against the same parties. and
including the Times Dispatch. which
printed an account Of the meeting Of
the board and statement % the
charges brought.
The suits were filed by Hill Carter
and Nathaniel T. Green.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
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( SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
| OF LATE ENOCH LOWRY

Pursuant to an order Of the Circuit
Court of Stafford county. State Of Vir-
ginia, appointing me administrator of
the estate of Enoch Lowry, will sell
at public auction Saturday, April Both.
at J. a. m. all Of the personal property
belonging 10 the above estate. includ-
ing one bay horse, one COW, one tor
buggy and harness, one wagon and
harness. and other farming implements.
household and kitchen furniture. Terms
cash. H. l.. Lowry, Admr.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
GOV. HUGHES ACCEPTS

Gov. Hughes. of New York. has ac-
cepted the appointment To the u. s.
Supreme Court bench.
w. j. Bryan says Hughes is q corpo-
ration man and may be expected to
favor all legislized robbery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY.

Fine prices paid for country hams.
bacon, calves, lambs, chickens, eggs
and country produce in general
Harris a. Bro,
iapl4-6m Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
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EGGS FOR MATCHING

From Prize Winners. s. c. White.
Buff and Brown Leghorns $1.O0 for Is
eggs, 800 for IS eggs, $3.50 for 50
eggs. John l.. Brooks, Vienna Poultry
Yards, fredericksburg. Va.
a2l2m m3ls2
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29

PURE BRED BOONE COUNTY
WHITE SEED CORN.

Grown and sold under the rules of the
Virginia Corn Growers Association.
Price $500 bushel on ear and 81. 50 :
bushel sheled. f. o. b.
&. L. Gravatt,
mlSt Port ROYAL, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
can MOVE PARALYzfp ARM

The condition of Senator Daniel is as
good az can be expected. DIR. Waugh
reports that the patient has moved his
paralyzed arm once or twice and is tax
ing more nourishment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
MONEY TO LOAN

Money TO loan on country and city
real estats in sums 20 suit the borrower
Wanted-A few pieces of real estate.
for which | will pay cash. Granville X.
Swift. attorney-at-l law.
al6seOd2m lw2m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
LUMBER WAGONS FoR SALE

On Saturday, April 30. 1910. | will
sell at my auction rooms, corner
Princess Anne and Commerce streets.
fredericksburg, Va. two - inch
Skeine Studebaker wagons. two ? inch
steel axle wagons; ali in good condition.
y. b. Kinsey. Auctioner.
itues- thurs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
SELLS 1000 HEAD OF cAIIls

Col. John Mcclure. Of Franklin. W.
Va. sold TO T. NJ. Hoover. of Rocking
ham county, Va. 1000 cattle to be-
weighed and moved on Oct. /.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29

We have buyers for real estate on
Potomac and Rappahannoek Rivers.
List your property with US at once.
Piedmont Real Estate Agency,
II Fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
FOR SALE

25-horsepower Ajax boiler and 20
horsepower Ajax engine. An ideal saw
mill outfit. Mrs. Mary }. Roach, Fred
ericksburg, Va. 2lalm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29

Mira. B. X. Mason has become princi-
pal Of Cunston Hail School, In Wash
in9ton, a position she held jointly with
frof. Mason before bis death.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
MONEY TO LOAN
DR. H. NJ EcKENRODr DENTIST

In sums to suit on good security. APP
ply to Lee J. Graves. attorney If
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
YOUNG HOOVER

William T. Young. of Caroline coun-
ty. and Miss Cynthia l.. Hoover. of Hen.
rico county. were married in Washing
ton Tuesday
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29

Very desirable residence on Fauquier
St. rooms and bath. u. W. Scott.
1902 Main ST 7alw3w slim
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums Of $500 and upwards, real
estate security. Apply to Chichester &
l hichester. attornevs. Is II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
John G. liur amp Co.

SINGLE COMB WHITE ORPING-
TON EGGS
4 few settings Of eggs from trap
nestled bred to Law. healthy. vigorous
stock at 81 50 for Is.
l.. a. Slaughter.
fredericksburg. Va.
la7-2twlm sltWlm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
DAEWILE TOvOTE ON LOCAL OPTION

Danville. now dry" will vote again
on the liquor question Thursday. April
2Sth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29

The Republican regulars and in
surgents are to oppose each other on
the Chatauqua circuits next summer.
Such spectacles will be decidedly
pleasing to the Democratic Congress
sional Committee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29

Odice hours 3 and to 5; office ks,in
street. over doolrick's drug store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29

We think President Taft. despite
the criticism Of Mr.. Bryan has made
no mistake in naming Gov. Hughes
for the Supreme Court bench. He
could not have found man more
honest or more logged in his oppo-
sition to every wrong. We do not
agree with Gov. Hughes in many of
his views. but we have implicit con-
fidence in his character and a
thorough conviction that he will al
ways do what he believes to be
right. Such man should prove ar
ornament to the highest court ir
this or any other land.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29

J. K. Turpin has been appointed
postmaster of Saliva. King and Queen
county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-29
REAL ESTATE WANTED

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-07
LETTER FROM KNOXVILLE
IInionville Va June

UnionyiIle, Va, June 9TH.
The funeral of Ellis Wright, the 2
year-old child of Mr.. and Mrs. w. +.
Wright, of RhOadesville, took place
from Antioch Baptist church, where
the interment was made yesterday at
3p. m. Rev. G. NJ. BeadIes conducted
the services, at which a large concOurse
of relatives and friends assembled.
This little bud will blossom and make
fragrant the gardens of the eternal city.
The death of Mr.. K. &. Miller,a clerk
in the Treasury Department, occurred
rather Unexpectedly in Washington at
1890 O'Clock a. m. on the 3rd inst.
His wife. formery Miss Lizzie NJ. Clark,
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. +. W. Clark,
of this place, who was here OH visit,
was summoned by telegram, reaching
Washington Just a few hours before
death ensued. His remains will be
brought here and inferred IN the Chris
tian church cemetery.
Mrs. G. NJ. Waugh has returned from
a pleasant visit at Winston-Salem, NC.
Misses Ada Martin and Nora Brown,
of Nasons, are sick with measles.
Yesterday was the coolest June DAY
ever experienced in this section and
snow was plainly visible in the Blue
Ridge Mountains about 30mies distant.
In the course of a storm in the early
morning some hail fell, but without
much damage to vegetation.
Officers are again hunting for a con-
Wet, Russian about as years old, who
escaped from the camp near Church
Run. in this county, few days ago:
X. X. X.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-07

Lord with the efficiency It's Importance
demands. Then will the church rise
and shine, then will the pleasure OF the
Lord prosper in her hands, then will
she blossom forth as the rose and flour
ish as a palm tree. We older Christians
need TO realize that we are highly
favored of the Lord, inasmuch as that
He has committed this work OF HIS
vineyard 10 us. How are we doing II!
Let us realize that we are called to
great work. that the Kings business re-
Guireth haste: it should have our irst
attention. We are saved to serve.
The Lords business should be the busl-
ness of our lives, receiving our best
efforts, our best endeavors; should come
first in our plans, in all our calculations.
We are TO seek first the kingdom OF
God and His righteousness and all the
things we need in this life will be given
us. How few are doing this. and be-
cause we are 80 half-hearted in His
work we do not accomplish much. Let
us each seek the training, the prepare
ton, the great Head will give us.
and then we will be fitted to instruct
and train our young people and through
them accomplish great work for the
Master IN advancing His kingdom To
the glory of His name.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-07
Congressman May Pass the
Senate Measure.
CONFERENCE WOULD BE LONG
The Differences Are Too Wide to
Reach an Early Settlement in
Conference and Senate Bill
May 20 Through.

Washington, June 6.-Surprising as
they were to many there were numer'
ous indications that the senate and
house may reach prompt agreement
on the railroad bill through practical
acceptance by the house OF the senate
bill. While there is no certainty that
such will be the case. there were many
straws pointing that way. Such action
would have the effect of Fastening the
adjournment OF congress. and mem
beers prophesled that, with the rail
road bill agreed upon. adjournment
would come within three weeks.
Senators Aldrich. Crane and Elkins
were over on the house side engaged
in conferences with Speaker Cannon
and Representative Mann. OF Illinois,
who has charge Of the house bill. Rep
resentatiye Mann said that. as far as
he was concerned personally. he would
not agree TO the senate bill. He said
there were many things in the house
measure which we're not In the one
adopted by the senate upon which he
would Insist. and there were some
things In the senate bill to which he
objected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-07
AGRICULTURAL FAIRS

The Richmond Times-Dispatch
urges the counties to have their old
time fairs, and gives many good rea-
sons. and advances strong argu-
ments, why these county fairs should
be held; says that agriculturally and
socially they do great good to the
farming community; that since the
institution of the rural delivery and
the abolition of the county courts,
the farmers do not meet together
often enough. Before the rural de-
livery they met at the county post
offices, and before the abolition OF
the county courts they met regularly
every month at the courthouse to
compare notes, discuss farming, ETC.;
and that these frequent meetings re-
suited in great good-wcre educa-
tional; and, therefore, the county
fair is necessity now.
We have found this tO.be the case
here, for We have kept up our fair
not a county fair, but district far;
and we have found it to be both
profitable and pleasant from every
standpoint. The Times-Dispatch says
a corn exhibit and competition for
prizes for corn displayed should be
an essential part of these fairs.
Well, we have had splendid corn
exhibit for several years; in fact, the
Fredericksburg fair was the pioneer
in this line, and at the coming fair
this fall competition among farmers
for corn prizes will be an important
part of the fair program. Our far
offers $3.50 in corn prizes. This
years fair is expected to be up-to-
date At the same time, it Is desired
to preserve the features of an Old
time county fair.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-07
DEATHS

Mrs. Mollie Corbin, widow Of Lem
Corbin, died at her home in Culpeper
county, Friday night, of heart failure.
She is survived by two brothers-Frank
Coons, of Minnesota, and Warren T..
Coons, clerk of court of Culpeper county.
Mr.. John Scott Hamilton, promi-
nent citizen of lower Fauquier, died at
his home near Remington last week,
aged IS. He leaves his wife and two
children, Hugh and Miss Mary W.
Hamilton. He was brother of Hugh
Hamilton, county treasurer. Funeral
services we're conducted at his home,
Oak Farm, Tuesday, by Rev. l.. z.
Harper. The burial was at the family
burying ground.