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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-09-03

When the last count was taken Ma
tional league pitchers had struck out
1,549 batsmen and have given 1856
bases on balls. These statistics have
little comparison with the figures OF
strike-outs and walks in the American
league. Up to the game time, there
had been 1891 of the former and but
1872 passes. Basing the ultimatum
on the old ivy frescoed assumption
that figures don't iie," Ban Johnson'a
wheeleTs excel this season.
The race for that automobile prize
which is to go to the best batter in
either Of the big leagues is growing
hotter every day. Napoleon Lajoia
has the lead in the American league
according to the latest figures, but Ty
Cobb Is close second. Lajofe on the
Maps eastern trip let down some in
his hitting and was outbatted by three
of the Boston players in the series
there, but did not lose the lead. Therd
Is no cleaner hitter in baseball than
Lajoie and he has gained the lead by
smashing them out good and strong,
He il not what is known as a "clean.
up" hitter like Cobb and some of the
others, but just pegs away day by day
getting his two, three and sometimes
four hits regularly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
ROAD SHOULD COME BY
FREDERICKSBURG

Ii does apper to us that the feasible
way to build the proposed road would
be via Fredericksburg. Colonial Beach
and from there on to the proposed des-
tination.
We feel quite sure that the people of
upper Westmoreland. King George and
Stafford would do anything reasonable
to accomplish that end. Some years
since, when road through this section
was proposed, vote on the question of
bonding King George for the amount
requested by the railroad company re-
suited in a handsome majority in favor
Of .he bond issue. While we cannot
speak authoritatively we are of the
opinion that Stafford and Westmore-
land voted likewise.
We sincerely hope that Mr. Ward
will take the matter up with the bust
ness men of this section.
Over one-half the freight that leaves
Washington and Alexandria on our
local steamers lands at Colonial Beach.
There can be no reasonable doubt
that a railroad from fredericksburg via
Colonial Beach would be a Godsend to
this town and the country at large, and
also paying proposition to the promo
tiers of the enterprise.
Come and see us Mr.. Ward and let s
reason together. -Westmoreland En-
quirer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
GOV. MANN TO THE
INSTITUTE TEACHERS

A large audience. composed of teach
ers attending the institute. members Of
the faculty and citizens, filled the court
house Friday night and listened with
interest to an educational address by
Gov. VIM. Hodges Mann.
Gov. Mann was greeted with applause
when he entered the building.
Conductor A. b. Chandler, Jr., pre-
sided and others seated on the stand
were Judge J. +. Mason, Col. Z. ID.
Cole and Mr.. w. d. Scott. Mr.. Chand-
Ter introduced the Governor as the
optimistic friend of every Virginia in
terest
Gov. Mann with humorous remarks
addressed to the ladies. The subject or
his address was Education in Virginia.
He announced his purpose to show
what Virginia is doing for education
and her teachers, and began with re-
cital of his efforts on the high school
bill of 1904 and showing present condi-
tions. He emphasized that the Uni
versity of Virginia is the institution for
all of Virginia, that il and the public
school system of today are the growth
Of Jefferson's plan.
The speaker stated that the educa-
tional efforts of the last four years have
been conservative, yet progressive.
Four years ago Virginia stood 35th in
the list of States and now 18th in the
national educational system.
The Governor urged vocational train
ing, domestic science for women 80 that
they may become the best of home
makers. He urged that the boy be
prepared for his natural inclination,
especially emphasizing the attractions
of the farm, and spoke of the rapid
strides Virginia had made in agricul-
ture.
The address closed with an appeal for
the development of all the natural re-
sources of Virginia and was full of en-
enlargement for the teachers.
The address showed Gov. Mann $
familiarity with and interest in educa-
tional work in Virginia and he ex-
pressed the hope that the splendid
progress made during the past several
years would not only continue, but
would even be exceeded during his adj
ministration.
Gov. Mann returned to Richmond on
the late train Friday night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING

Development has thrown but little
light on the mysterious killing of Ben
jamin T. Smith. Messages from Mt.
Holly. Westmoreland county, stated
that it was the general belief there
that the lad was shot by another boy
instead of by a girl. The two boys
who took the body home to Washing
ton refused to give any further details,
saying that they were so dazed by the
whole affair that they could not remem-
Der clearly how it happened. The only
facts which appear certain are that
young Smith had gun when a party
of girls arrived and joined the boys.
He had been shooting at target. The
gun was passed and few minutes
later while they were all laughing, it
was fired and Smith fell dying on the
wharf.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
INFORMATION WANTED

This paper is in receipt of the. follow
ing letter, which is published for the
information of anyone who may be in
terested.
Bristol, Va, July y.
To The Free Lance.
| understand your paper has a WIDE
circulation and no doubt is read by the
members of a certain family ! am
desirious of getting in communication
with. want to locate the heirs and
descendants of the family of George
Payne, who resided in Westmoreland
county in the year l7l6. lido not know
in just what part Of the county Mr.;
Payne was located. His father resided
in Lancaster county in the year 1879.
The object in view is to start some
concerted action toward the settlement
and division of an old estate which is
now pending at the supreme court pay
office in England.
If necessary | will give further de-
tails in the case with the information /
have. Thanking you in advance, | am
yours truly Claude A. fark'
Address, care Hotel Hamilton, Bristol,
Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
A LAUNCH PARTY
In Honor of Miss Herndon, Of New
York.

DR.. c. Mason Smith gave a launch
party on the "Thais" down the Rap
pahannock Friday evening in honor Of
Miss Corinne Herndon, of New York,
daughter of Mr.. Charles Herndon, Of
this city. The party left at . p. m.
and after ride of IL miles, returned
at II O'Clock. Sweet music was rem
dered, refreshments served and pleas
ant evening was spent in the bright
moonlight. In the party were Mr.. and
Mrs. c. r. Howard, Mr.. and Mrs. G..
O'Conor Goolrick. Mrs. R. f. Gibson,
of Alexandria; Mrs. Mclaughlin
Misses Jennie Maitland, Lima Harrison,
Susie Yates, Snow, Stoneham, Lucy
Knox, Percy, Nina Wylie, Mary Wylle,
Herndon, Sallie Carter, Susie Bradley;
DR.. C. Mason Smith, DR.. J. M. Hughes,
DIR. G. Blight Harrison, Messrs. Gun
Won Harrison, w. X. Goolrick, {. b.
Goodrich, F. NJ. Chichester, Delevan
Montague, Forest Halsey, Francis Burg
wyn, Z ,glss Carter, Paul Karsten,
Jr., F. L. W. Green, J. l.. Savage. j.
Sutton Jones. A. ID. Wright.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
THE SNYDER CASE IN RICHMOND

The case of the Commonwealth VS.. G.
Milton Sydnor, charged with felony in
Circuit court of Richmond county, after
trial lasting several weeks, has ended.
All the testimony related to the
circumstances surrounding the shipment
of several vessel loads of canned toma-
toes with the larceny of which the
defendant is charged.
w. Z. Hathaway opened for the pro-
secution, and was followed for the de-
tense by c. C. Baker and Herbert
Lewis. T. J. Downing closed for the
prosecution.
The jury reported that they were
hopelessly divided. They were again
sent to the jury-room, after being out
less than ten minutes returned to the
court room and reported that there was
no possible chance Of agreement being
reached and were discharged.
The jury stood 9 for acquittal and 2
for conviction.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
INTERESTING STAFFORD LETTER

Stafford Co., Va, July 22nd, 1910.
Interesting services we're held at
Aqua church July 10th, Bishop Lloyd
and Rev. John Moncure officiating. The
rites of baptism and confirmation were
administered during morning service,
after which the Holy Communion was
celebrated. The Bishop preached an
able sermon to large and attentive
congregation and made most favorable
impression upon all who were so fortu-
nate TO be present. After an intermis
sion of aIhour for lunch, which was bOunti-
fully supplied and served by the ladies
on the grounds, the congregation again
assembled to hear the Bishop simply
talk in his plain forceful style upon
matters pertaining to the church's well
fare and the uplifting of the community
bv the combined effort of all who profess
to a life above the sordld carnal things
of earth. The deepest interest was
manifested by all present and 1t IS to
be hoped there may be an awakening
in the parish, which seems to be practl-
cally at standstill.
The Rev. Everett Meade, as a fore
runner of the Bishop, preached very
fine sermon at Aqua on Sunday last.
We are pleased to note that there Is
no change for the worse in the condl-
ton of Mr.. FEMME Gill, although he is
extremely i'll.
The many friends of Miss Mamie
Dix in this section are grieved to hear
of her continued illness and extend to
her family the deepest sympathy in this
affection.
Mrs. V. p. Matthews, of Portsmouth,
with her debutante daughter and sister,
Miss Dayton, are guests OF Mr.. ana
Mrs. c. f. Blackburn.
Miss Fannie Beeves, of Washington
and Miss Edwards, Of Warrenton, who
we're visiting friends at Garrisonvllle,
have returned to their homes.
Mr.. Jack Moncure Waller, who spent
his vacation with his parents at Graf
ton. has returned to Richmond.
Alpha.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
VIRGINIA NEWS

Lucien Keith has been elected mayor
Of Warrenton to succeed the late t. c.
Thornton.
Luther J. Martin, of Orange, made
an assignment for the benefit Of his
creditors TO A. I. Browning trustee.
Liabilities 81, 500 or $1,000, assets not
known.
w. r. Free, Of Nokesville, died sud
denly Thursday. He was a Confederate
veteran.
Lawrence Belfeld, Of Richmond
county, died a few days ago in Wash
ington, where he had been taken for
treatment
The Northern Neck Telegraph and
Telephone Company. of which Congress
man w. A. Jones is president, has
recently established a new central
office at Heathsville and fifty new
phones have been installed in business
places within the last few weeks.
Percy w. Williams, proprietor OF
Savoy Restaurant, Norfolk, one Of the
best known young men in Norfolk, was
drowned Friday night. He fell over
board from his launch. The body was
recovered.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
LAMB AND WICKHAM IN DEBATE

Capt. John Lamb and Judge T. Ash
by Wickham, candidates for the DEM
ocratic Congressional nomination in
Third District, met in joint debate at
Williamsburg Saturday. The crowd
was meagre, not more than seventy
five people being present.
Capt. Lamb opened and refuted
charges of certain newspapers that his
vote on the lumber schedule was not
Democratic.
Judge Wickham declared that Capt.
Lamb had made "Mugwump" speech
and that it was the first time he had
ever heard Democrat defend protec-
ton and trusts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
NOTICE

The copartnership heretofore exist
ing between j. X. Rawlings and j. b.
Rawlings. doing business in Frederick
burg, Va, as J. X, Rawling e. Son,
has this day been dissolved by mutual
consent. ]. K. Rawlings has purchased
the interest of J. B. Rawlings and will
continue the business. All obligations
of the firm have been assumed by j. K.
Rawlings, who is also authorized to re-
ceive and receipt for all debts due to
the said firm.
We thank the public for the liberal
patronage given the old firm in the
past and ask a continuance Of your pa
tronage for Mr.. J. K. Rawlings.
]. r. Rawlings,
j. B. Rawlings.
Fredericksburg, Va, July 29rd, 1910.
i26lst-slt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
PLEASED WITH PROSPECTS

Charming NJ. Ward and w. S. Upshur
returned here Wednesday night from a
trip through the lower Northern Neck.
They were most enthusiastic over the
reception accorded them everywhere
and express themselves as highly
pleased at the evidence of thrift and
prosperity which they say they witness
ed in every section. They will drive
from Tappahannock to boswell. Mr..
Ward will attend the meeting to be held
at Heathsville Tuesday and hopes in the
near future to lay his plans more in
detail before joint meeting Of the
various committees appointed to repre-
sent the people Of Northern Neck. -
Northern Neck News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
RABIES ARE INCURABLE

DIR. Hoen, of the Pasteur Institute,
Richmond, found rabies in a cat sent
him for analysis after it had bitten the
small son of v. E. Woodfn, near
Swansboro. Among the patients at the
institute are a boy from Radford, a
Mrs. Cox, of Hanover county, and
negro. ali bitten by mad animals.
DR.. Hoen says: mo one who develops
hydrophobia ever recoyersi there's not a
recovery on record. The Pasteur treat
ment ia a preventative, not a cure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
FLOUR FROM POTATOES

What is said to be the only plant in
the limited States that extracts flour
from culled potatoes, both Irish and
sweet. has been established at Hall
wood. Accomac county, with machinery
brought from Germany. Culled potai-
toes, Irish and sweet, that are pracu-
calIy worthless are utilized. The in
dnstry promises to develop into large
proportions. The extract is graylsh,
and not as white as wheat flour. The
process has passed the experimental
stage.
and washed, then are boiled and finally
dried. after which they are ground in
10 flour.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
HORSE FRIGHTENED BY AUTO

Mr.T.B. Gayle, Of Spotsylvania, while
on his way to this city Friday afternoon
in his buggy, met near town an auto
mobile coming suddenly around a turn.
Having no notice, his horse was much
frightened and it was with difficulty
that Mr.. G. succeeded in controlling
him. AS it was the buggy was badly
damaged, one of the wheels being
broken.
Mr.. GAYLE did not know the name OF
the owner of the automobile. One OF
the occupants of the machine, however,
jumped out and assisted in controlling
the horse, which otherwise might have
gotten away.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
CARTER PRlTCHeTT

Mr.. Rufus B. Carter and Miss Nellie
BLY, Pritchett, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Benz. Pritchett, both of Spotsyl-
vania county, were married Sunday at
the home Of the brides parents, Rev.
C. E. Saunders officiating. The bride
was handsomely gowned in white silk
with hat and gloves to match. Miss
Lucy Pritchett, Of this city. was one OF
the attendants.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carter will reside IN
Spotsylvania county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
SALE OF CITY PROPERTY
AND SP0TSyLANIA FARM

Judge Alvin T. Embrey, trustee, sold
in front Of the courthouse here Satur-
day the Grady farm on Motifs Run,
seven miles from Fredericksburg, con-
tanning lO2 acres. to A. w. Embrey for
81, 200.
As attorney-in-fact he also sold the
Roland Berger property in this city as
follows:
Lot No. 81, Winchester ST.. adjoining
the property of the late Albert Ray,
known as the church lot, with dwelling
thereon, to Col. f. d. Cole for 5000.
Lot with house thereon on Charles
St.. across from Knox Sumac Extract
Works, to G. r. Swift for $40.
n 3. KinseY auctioneer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
DEATH OF A CHILD

Dorothy Elizabeth Thompson, IL
months old, daughter of Mr.. Henry c:
Thompson and Agnes G. Thompson, OF
Washington, died here at the home OF
Mr.. w. c. Smith Saturday morning, of
stomach trouble. Funeral will take
place from Mr.. Smiths home, SOB
Main street, at a p. M, conducted by
Rev. r. A. Williams. Interment in
City Cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
SolAN RICHARDSON COMING BACK

A letter from Dr. W. F. Drewry, Of
Central State Hospital, Petersburg, to
Sergeat j. c. Chichester, states that
Solan Richardson, who was sent there
June 9Th, appears to be well and will be
sent to Fredericksburg this week:
Solan has been indicted by the grand
Jury for entering the store of Mr.. A.
Wooding, and the case will be disposed
of.
Soan was one of the worst maEiacs
ever sent from this city and the doctor
attributed it to mental outbreak due to
epilepsy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
SALE or SP0TSYlvANIA LAND

Special Commissioners Lee j. Graves
and Frederick W. Coleman sold at pub
lie auction in this city Saturday p acres
of land near Massaponax. in the suit Of
Robinson V. Robinson, to T. S. Robinson
for $500. Sale subject to confirmation
of court r. l.. Biscoe was the auc-
tioneer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
HOLINESS MEETING

A good crowd attended the Holiness
camp meeting in Spotsylvania county
Sunday, including a number Of Freder-
icksburgers.
Three services are held each day, in
the morning, in the afternoon and at
night. conducted by Rev. Mr.. Hender-
son, assisted by others. The meeting
will continue for ten days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
BILLIARD CHURh

The marriage of Miss Eula S. Churn
and James X. n. billiard. Of Spotsylva-
MIA county, took place Saturday on the
seaside in Northampton county, at the
home of the brides uncle, n. j. Chun,
Rev. Herbert Hemming officiating.
They will make their homo in Spotsyl-
Vania
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
WARTIME PICTURE

Postmaster John NJ. Griffin has re-
ceived from NJ. f. Halves. Of Slough
ton, Mass, a photograph which is a
COPY of a daguerreotype taken from a
deserted home at the battle OF freder-
icksburg during the Civil war. Mr..
Halves has requested that it be hung in
the postoffice lobby and he says if any.
one recognizes the picture, and If
there are any living relatives OF the
lady, he will be glad to restore the
original daguerreotype.
MIR. Griffin has complied with the
request and the photograph can be
seen at the pOstoffice.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
PROPOSED OPEN AIR
SERVICE SUNDAY NIGHTS

There is an effort on foot to hold the
last union service in July and the four
in August on the campus Of Fredericks-
burg College or in the City Park.
1t is proposed to hold in connection
with the service a sacred concert in
which the choirs of the several churches
will participate. This open air service
will be relief to being exposed to the
heat of the churches in the heated term.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
DR.. r. W. LEWIS HERE

DR.. F. w. Lewis, superintendent of
schools of Lancaster and Northumber-
land, is here for conference with the
directors of the Summer Normal. His
two counties lead in point of attendance,
there being 20 from Lancaster and l6
from Northumberland. DR.. Lewis has
been superintendent for 20 years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
MAYOR WALLACE AND
OTHER OFFICIALS INVITED

Mayor H. Lewis Wallace has receiv-
ed an invitation to attend the Four
teenth Annual Convention Of the League
of American Municipalities in st. Paul,
Mimi, Aug. % to 26, inclusive.
An invitation through the Mayor is
also extended the City Council and
other city officials.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
WALLACE LIBRARY

More books have arrived for the
Wallace Library and are now in the
building ,
The lists will soon be complete, and
as soon as they arrive the books will
be put in place and the library opened
for the public.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
SALE or FALMOUTH PROPERTY

Mr.. VIM. w. Butzner. trustee. sold
house and lot in Falmouth, which form
erly belonged to Geo. Mccall, at public
auction Monday for $l6O. Mr.. John
w. Allison, Jr., was the purchaser.
Sale was made under deed of trust.
N. B. Kinsey cried the sale.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
ADDITION TO METHODIST CHURCH

Contractor f. G.. Hefiin commenced
work Friday on the annex to the Meth
odist Sunday school building. 1t is to
be completed by Nov. lst, and involves
an expenditure of 81 500.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
RUNAWAY

A horse attached to a buggy belong.
ing to Mr.. Enoch Sullivan, of Stafford
county, became frightened while tied
to a post in town Monday, broke away
and ran off, breaking the buggy up
badly. No one was in the vehicle and
there was no other damage.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
DR.. MBRYDE HAD BUSY SUNDAY

Rev. DR.. r. ]. McBryde held three
services Sunday, the first at Mary
Washington Hospital, where he admin
istered Holy Communion; the second,
the regular morning service at st.
Georges, and the third in Stafford.
Funds are being raised to build an
Episcopal chapel in Stafford.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
C0L0RED MAN DEAD

Geo. Washington, colored, died at
his home here Monday of paralysis,
aged 70 years. He leaves a wife, con
and grandson, two brothers and one
sister.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
SUCCESSFUL LAWN PARTY

The lawn party given on the College
campus Friday night by the Ladies
Missionary Society and the Royal Am
bassadors of the Baptist church was
well patronized. The ladies' succeeded
in selling out all Of the articles on hand
with the result that a generous sum
was realized for church work.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
Miss Ella Lewis has returnsd from a

Miss Ella Lewis has retumed from
visit to her sister, Mrs. B. F. Whitner,
at Bennettsville, S. c. She was accom-
panied by Mrs. Whtner, who will
spend some time with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G. w. Lewis, in Spotsylvania.
Miss Dora Wolfensberger, of Martins
burg, w. Va, is guest of the Misses
Lewis in Spotsylvania.
See dissolution notice of J. K. Raw
lings & Son in this issue.
Miss Mamie Dix, formerly of this
city, is very i'll at her home IN Wash
ington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
BURNED TO DEATH

The 3-year-old child of Mr.. D: Bolick,
who resides near Culpeper, left alone
while the others went to rescue horse
which was mired near by, found box
of matches and struck one which ignited
her clothes. She died from burns.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
SALE OF SP0TSYLvANlA FARM

The farm of A. A. Canaday, contain
ing 100 acres. situated in Spotsylvania,
has been sold to Mr. 7. l.. Cave, OF
Louisa county. Terms private. Sale eff
fected by The Piedmont Real Estate
Agency.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
NOTICE

To our sumac customers: On account
of our very large stock of leaf sumac
on hand from last seasons crop, and
very little demand for the manufac-
tured article, we will not be in the
market at the beginning of the coming
season. Should conditions change we
will promptly notify you from this
John G. Hurkamp Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
ABDUL TERATED WHlSHKEY
C0NFISCATED

Although strict reticence is being
maintained in regard to the names Of
the liquor houses involved. U. S. Reve-
nue. Agent Chapman says that over
1000 gallons Of whiskey have been con-
fiscated during the investigation Of the
Richmond distilleries. The seized
liquor is said TO be adulterated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-26
MRS D0DD At HOSPITAL

Mrs. L. Ashton Dodd, who has been
quite sick at her home for a week or
more, was taken to the Mary Washing
ton Hospital Saturday. Her condition
is not regarded as serious. DR.. Scott
is attending her.