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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
THE SOIL SURVEY FOR
SPOTSYLvANIA COUNTY

Fredericksburg, Va, Aug. p.
To The Free Lance.
Several years ago a representative
from the Geological Office at Washing
ton visited this section and said that a
soil profile would be better first before
a mineral survey was made. Now
that the people of Spotsylvania have
in a way commenced making good roads
and are in a progressive spirit, It IS
good time 10 make an application for
the soil survey. This will include a
description of meridians, acreage, water
conditions, road mileage, farm lands,
products, live stock, forests, climate,
population, suggestions as TO improy-
ing the poor lands in the most econom-
ical ways, some suggestions as to man
ner of cultivation, soil adapted to fruits,
&c, also an examination OF the soil for
depth of about three feet.
All of this information will be OF
much value and very desirable TO have.
Respectfully,
Thos. II. Harris.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
GOOD ROADS MEETING
At KNOXVILLE SEPT. 3
Unicaville, Va. Aug. H.

Unicaville. Va. Aug. II.
The good roads meeting was called
o. order By Chairman r. G. Halsey
with the following gentlemen present:
Mossrs. G.. c. Taliaferro. Henry Holla-
day. Dr. Robert S. Frazer. G. +.
Waugh, NJ. s. Johnson, j. ). Willis,
Jack Clark. o. T. Terrill. Dr. W. J.
Crittenden. Andrew Newman, A. ?.
Brockman. Bertelle Voolfolk.
II was decided to hold a good roads
rally ard picnic at Unionville Sept. 3.
The following were appointed to make
arrangements for the picnic: r. o.
Halsey. c. c. Taliaferro. q. +.
Waugh, DR. ". J. Crittenden and Jack
Clark.
Il was further decided to ask the
people at this picnic to recommend 10
the voters Of Orange county the follow
ing roads Of Taylor district for perma-
nent Improvement: Everona to Madi-
son district line, Black Bridge %
Uni0nyillc. Muglers TO Lahore, and
Church Run to Monrovia.
Speakers for picnic: Senator Lassi-
ter and State Highway Commissioner
p. st. j. Wilson are expected.
J. II. Estes, Sec =.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
HICKS STORE LETTER

Hicks Store, Va, Aug. 10th, 1910.
Mr.. p. c. Harding and son, Of Lo-
gan. passed through this section Sat
urday en- route to MassapOnaX TO visit
his daughter. Mrs. NJ. +. Knighton.
Miss Ida Kinsey, who has been visit
ing her brother, H. G. Kinsey, return
ed 10 Philadelphia Saturday, Mr.. hin
-ey's father remaining with him
through the summer.
Mr.. j. S. Carter is erecting large
ard up-to-date tobacco barn on his
farm.
The rain of Friday afternoon pre-
vented a number Of our fair ladies from
attending a social at the residence Of
Hrs. W. B. Foster. in honor Of her
guest. Miss Sheffield. Of West Virginia.
We learn that foxes are numerous in
this section. Mr.. II. G. Kinsey and Z.
5. Bartelson have lost many chickens
bv them. and yet We learn il is against
the law % shoot them. Such laws
should be abolished.
Owing to the protracted meeting at
Mine Road church there was only a
small gathering at Shady Grove Sun
day.
We regret to learn that Mr. Ocie
Jones, who had his hand hurt some
time ago, will lose one Of his fingers.
Mr. L. S. Bartelson had the first
ripe watermelons in this section. also
the finest patch. Ed believes IN the
Injuries Of this life.
Many attended Mine Road church
Sunday. among them II. (. Harris. Of
Richmond, his two sisters. Misses An
ME Lee and Susie May, Mrs. A. {.
Bartelson and family.
The rains and heavy hauling put our
roads IN bad condition.
Mr. II. L. Harris was IN the Burg
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mrs. r. II. Spindle continues quite
sick.
Mr. J. J. Daniel, Of Orange county,
was in this section Tuesday and We'd
nesday buying up cattle at good prices.
Mrs. A. c. Bartelson was al the
Court House Friday on business.
Mrs. B. c. Dickerson was in the
Burg Monday and Tuesday
Bill
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HnWS IHlS7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case Of catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
z. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F..
J. Cheney for the last ID years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, u.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. les
timonials sent free. Price, 75c per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
LETTER FROM LAHORE
Lahore. Aug. 2. 1910.

Lahore, aug. =, lJlV-
I've been to Sunday school today and
enjoyed worshiping with a growing and
interesting class under the instruction
u teacher whose personality begets
love and confidence and whose efforts
are engaging, instructive and soul lift
ing. 1t was preaching day and a good
congregation greeted pastor. the sing
ing led by Mrs Bertelle Voolfolk, with
the master touch Of Mrs. Lena Frazer
Loving quickening the organ, was OF
high and engaging order. The sermon,
animated and wholesome fell upon at
tentiye ears. Many excellent people
worship God in sincerity and truth at
this Old Pamunkey altar.
Frequent showers are helping pas
lures and crops. The corn Is above the
average and only labor is necessary 70
is saving. Fertilizer agents report big
orders and point 10 seeding much wheat
and oats.
The young people are full Of mirth
and glee; gatherings are frequent and
enjoyable.
Mr Joe Mathews is pushing TO com
pIetion a large tobacco house. His crop
Of hurley Is very promising.
The good roads barbecue at Union
vile has been postponed to Sept. 3rd,
when all are invited to come and bring
a basket. Able speakers have been en-
gagged and good time in store, we
hope, for roads and people.
The interesting children Of Mrs. Ollie
COons, Of Culpeper. are enjoying visit
- Erardrrq larriil
Ars. L. g.. Burrus ia visiting her
daughter. Mrs Marshall Frazer, ln
Madison
Miss Mary Kendall is spending this
week with Miss Mamie Page Burrus,
near Pine Top.
Miss Ella May Grasty, her brother,
John. Of Orange, and Mr.. Farriweather,
Of the Baptist Orphanage. are guests
OF Mr.. Will Dickinson, of Ia.
Mrs. Ruth Chesley and children, Of
Stafford. and Mrs. Nelson Decker, OF
Fredericksburg. are visiting at Rev. W.
J. Decker's.
Mrs. Maud Voolfolk entertained at
dinner Saturday Mrs. Z. }. Brockman
and Miss Mary Pinckard.
Mrs. Jno. Henderson. Of Caroline, Il
sisiting her mother. Mrs. James Davis,
near True Blue.
regret TO note the serious Illness OF
Miss Mabel Crittenden, Of Unionyllle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
FREDERICKSBURG COLLEGE
FREDERICKSBURG, VA
Read What Those Who Know Say About Our College:

Fredericksburg Va June
a @ % 5e qo @ Of 5n College @ s S s & am 3 R among & T b S
Professors well equipped for their work being good capable and
Rector Trinity Episcopal Church.
King George. Va, June h 1910.
Dear Sir think that student fredericksburg College profits
this and the important fact that it is under religious influence morally
clean school, wish my remain until ne graduates
Rector Of s. Pauis Episcopal Church, King George
fredericksburg Va,
beer familiar with & the @ % Of d : cegs so & have e 1
reflected credit For good scholarship for Christian
rsu wards Seat can better than patronle
rcuum is to the best standards r c,..
Judge of Corporation Court
ia 3 sis' s5 sfoS
anu p'u'' interests" Pastor Presbyterian
fredericksburg Va, June Il, 1910
Having daughters taking collegiate
appreciate the high character Of instruction given both departments
Ralph lizard, Farmer
Prof W somervie Fredericksburg College, Fredericksburg, Va
% a%R s9 s s enable % s n" sye get Ty degree With" the two years
VIM " Butzner Commonwealth Attorney
Fredericksburg, Va, June 9, 1910
n pS R Of Mental ad @ ES @ ia
A' O"s u TIC O'' E Mason Judge 18th Circuit
Especially commend the College for its moral influence and and where where
his institution consideration education al more % than M % mental @ eu
'y o'A'' 'p'u'' R. j. McBryde Rector St Georges Church
Fredericksburg College
College and the large
department held. Very truly yours,
fredericksburg Va. June l5th 1910.
There home life courtesy consideration
the students and between the students and the Faculty that especially
attractive and desirable
any parents with greater safety trust
of their studies and for acarefu
A Rowe Editor and Tax Collector.
Fredericksburg, Va. June l6 1910
Nv little daughter Frances has been pupil Primary Department
College ard much pleased
~ NJ. Eckenrode, D. D. S.
Hazel Hill, Fredericksburg Va, June 10TH 1910
This Musical Department Of Fredericksburg
College conducted n efficient and panstakng manner
Ns Henry Warden, Farmer.
fredericksburg Va. June 14th 1910
gives me great pleasure testify Of appreciation Of Fredericksburg
ad the
the
send three children
Yours truly j. r. Rowe.
Fredericksburg Va. June 9Th 1910.
The College decided factor the moral up Of our city and her stu
made upon people,
' p' ~ Faithfully yours r. Aubrey Williams.
Pastor Baptist Church.
For Catalogue Address President.
PanLi Ir
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
THE TOMATO FACTORY
The Home Brand Canning Co. Begins
Operations.

Messrs. o. NJ. Armstrong. W. T.
Armstrong and E. NJ. Agan, proprie-
tors, commenced operations for the
season Of 1910 here Monday with a
force Of 70 people. This force will be
increased to 100 as the new crop of to-
matoes ripens and is brought to mar
ket. Small lots of tomatoes were
brought in Monday and will increase
each day until Sept. 10th, which is the
height Of the season, then will fell of
until the middle of October, when the
season closes. The crop in this section
is said to be very large.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
AN APPEAL FOR LOCAL OPTION
LeaveII's, Va, Aug. q

Leavell's, Va, Aug. p
To The Free Lance.
| will add my testimony as to the
good effects in my community from
your city being dry for some time back.
There are a number Of men, who drank
freely before, have never seen intox-
icated since Fredericksburg put down
the saloon traffic, and are getting along
well and harmoniously. appeal to the
voters of Fredericksburg for the sake
of our community at large and for
Heavens sake, please cast your votes
for the town TO continue dry. | can
but think that all have seen the good
effects Of no saloons, both those who
drank and those who did not. Make US
rejoice over q very large majority this
time and your influence would be for
good TO the whole country.
Very respectfully
John II. PendletOn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
Children Teethlng

for over FIFTY YEARS By MILLIONS Of
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS II
SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUNS,
ALLAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLO, and
Is the best remedy for DIARRHEA. Sold b.
Druggists in every part Of the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and
take no other kind Twenty-Five cents bottle.
2loWlyr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
BASEBALL IN KING GEORGE

A large crowd witnessed an inter
esting game Of baseball near Union
Chapel between the U. A. c. and King
George c. II. on Saturday. The former
was victorious; score, II 10 4.
Billingsley, for the winners. pitched
gilt-edge ball. striking out thirteen and
allowing but two passes.
Feature Of the game was Wilkins
stab Of Bilingsley's drive in the
seventh. Time Of game, ! hour and
N r,,frutoa
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
VIRGINIA NEWS

Thos. L. Watson, of Georgia, former
Populist leader, will deliver an address
at the Roanoke fair.
Affecting 1000 men, the Richmond
branch of American Locomotive Works
will close down for two weeks. The
shutdown is caused by scarcity OF
orders.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
MULE CAME 10 Town

Mr.. F. A. Gouldin, Of King George.
had a fine mule to get out of the pas
ture Friday and it followed a team TO
this city Saturday and went to John
Lucas shop. where he took care Of it.
Mr.. Gouldin got the mule Monday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
HONOR IAFAYETTE'S MEMORY

The Virginia delegation, headed by
Col. James Mann, which went TO Paris
August IS to present the bronze replica
Of the Houdon statue of Washington,
presented TO France by Virginia, Sat
urday placed a wreath upon the tomb
Of Lafayette, upon the anniversary Of
his death.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
WoOOFORD DEFEATED STAFFORD

Woodford. Va, Aug. 10th, 1910.
A good game Of ball was played here
today, WoOdford VS.. Stafford Stars, re-
sulting in a score Of nine to nothing IN
favor Of WOodford team, which played
an errorless game.
This il the second time these teams
have crossed bats this season, giving
each team a game. 1t is expected to
Play the winning game at Hanover
Park this coming Saturday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
RETURNS FROM TRIP ABROAD

Mr.. Ellerbe W. Carter and bride ar
rived here from New York Monday
after spending their honeymoon in Lon
don, Paris, and on the Rhine. Mr.. Car
ter expects 10 remain here a month,
when he will 90 to Louisville, KY, to
engage III law practice.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
Friday, Sept. 9Th, 1910,

one Faquhar sawmiIl, with 25 H. P. en-
qine and appliances, now located on the
land of Hector L. Moncure, about i IL
miles from Whitewater.
There is timber TO be sawed where
this mill is now located and a large
quantity nearby.
G. B. WALLACE, Trustee.
a11w4u
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25

In pursuance Of the terms Of a deed
of trust executed by Jas. NJ. Jackson,
John Daggs, Howard Johnson and
Joseph Grayson, default having been
made in the payment of the notes
secured thereby, the undersigned trus-
tee. being thereto requested by the
holder of the said notes, will sell for
cash at public auction, in front Of the
postofice at Whitewater, Va, at II
O'Clock a. M, on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25

For up-to-date, neat stationary send
your orders to The Free Lance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25
School OF Agricultural Apprentices.

Zone Year Course for Young Farmers.)
Total cost Of session Of nine months,
including tuition and other fees, board,
washing, uniforms, medical attendance,
ETC., $284. 60. Cost to Virginia students,
S224. so.
The next session opens WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 2lsT, 1910.
PAUL B. BARRNGER, MD, l. l. d.
i7l3m President.
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VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE,
Blacksburg, Va,

Degree courses in Agriculture, Horti-
culture, Applied Chemistry, Applied
Geology. Civil, Mining, Mechanical and
Electrical Engineering. Metallurgy and
Metallography, and Preparatory Veter-
mary Medicine. Sixty-four Instructors,
Thoroughly Equipped Shops, Labora-
tories and Barns. Steam heating and
electric lights in dormitories. Library
1900 volumes. Farm Of l,l00 acres.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25

learning the College takes high wit!
college which The Boarc
Professors well equipped for their work being capable
Hubert H. Barber
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25

W. W. Rankin, Jr., Field Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-25

It gives me great pleasure to testif,
College. have had two boys there for
ment in studies and general department
lege and its association. Next session
Yours truly,
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-10-28
Want to Shorten Long Green Notes

plates and that would be much great
er than the renewal of such as wear
out. On the other hand the experts
reckon that a saving of $612.603 a year
may be made by the reduction In size.
The secretary will ask congress to
conform the bank bills to the new d.
mansions at government charge for
new plates.
The work of so modifying the paper
would require 18 months. SO
that no sudden appearance OF the
smaller notes can be expected. While
and printers might be busy.
the scheme would pass into an old
story.
The department hesitates to go for.
ward in the matter without public ap-
proyal and invites criticism and sug.
gestion. The clipping off of more than
half an inch in width and 1.28 inch In
length saves so much in paper and
permits five notes instead of four to
be printed on a sheet. The guess how
much longer the smaller note will last
than the present paper can be veyt.
led only by trial.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-10-28
Bank Failures Due to Lax Examiners

banks had offered Reuse that they
had been unable to learn In advance
Of a banks true condition, that Off
GERS and directors Of banks would not
correct conditions brought to their at
tention, or any one Of another dozen
reasons, Mr.. Murray in his statement
says:
Many of the examiners state IN
their reports of examinations, forward
ed to the controllers office, that 1t Is
a hardship not only on the examiner
but upon many Of the members of the
directory Of country banks, to ask the
various boards to meet with the e
aminer during the progress or at the
close of the examination.
This investigation by the controller
and his chief of the division Of re-
ports Is also an investigation into the
methods employed by every national
bank examiner, and upon seeing them
make an examination of several banks
and afterward holding a meeting OF
the directors, he will be able to deter
mine who of his examining force. II
any, are inefficient"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-10-28

lXYASHINGTON.-The fighting ships
w are going on another cruise,
partly 70 rthe sake Of the cruise and
partly to advertise the navy n at
tract young men to it. Sixteen OF the
%battleships will turn their prows away
from the home land and steam of into
the Atlantic, bound on a tour Of the
European ports.
For months the publicity experts OF
the navy department have been ex-
plotting the voyage for the purpose OF
getting young men to recruit. Not all
Of them will be chosen to go, but they
all have an equal chance and those
who do not go this time will go the
next time, for it is the purpose to
have these cruises every year to make
the service more attractive to young
Americans and cause them to enlist
In such numbers as are required for
the proper manning Of the fighting
ships.
When this cruise was first an
nounced, several months ago, the navy
department issued advertising matter
to draw recruits. One Of its most ef-
fective documents was a circular let
ter, prepared at Washington, but sent
out from the various recruiting sta
tons. 1t was written In a heart-to-
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-10-28

AKEXICO is a striking illustration OF
wi the way modern business puts ma
tions under bonds to keep the peace.
4 naturally turbulent Latin-American
republic, mainly Indian in blood, pays
coupons on it's government bonds to
citizens of q nations. That is the
number of countries represented last
year. In 1907, coupons on Mexican
government bonds were redeemed for
citizens Of 16 nations.
Every country so interested, through
it's citizens, In the stability and homes
ty Of the Mexican republic, is an in
fiuence on the side of peace and or
der in Mexico. In a very real sense
the Mexican nation has given bonds
to keep the peace by selling govern
ment securities to foreigners living
under many flags.
Less directly, but still in ways that
count heavily the sales of private
property to foreign investors are also
equivalent to giving bonds to keep the
eac In the last quarter of a cen
u American capital to the amount
of not less than 81, 000. 100000, accord
ing to excellent authorities, has beer
invested in Mexican mines. planta'
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-10-28

these nests after becoming accustom.
ed to them, and that the device is a
sure cure for egg eaters.
Egg eating by fowls sometimes be
comes a serious vice. Chickens be-
come fond Of eggs after they have
learned to eat them and the habi
often spreads among a flock. 1t usu-
ally begins through accident by eggs
being broken or frozen. Be careful to
see that this does not happen. See
that the nests are supplied properly
with straw or other nesting material,
and have them darkened SO that II an
egg Is broken accidentally the fowls
will not be likely to discover 1t. Sup
ply plenty of lime in the form OF
oyster shells, bone or similar sub
stances to insure a firm shell.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-10-28
Money for Tuberculosis Work.

The National Association for b
Study and Prevention of tuberculosis
gives fOrcible illustration OF the way
in which a small sum spent in educa-
ton has secured large appropriations
from state, county, and --oicipal Of
icials. The New York State Chari-
ties Aid association in the three years,
1908, 1909, and 1910, has spent in the
upstate portion of New York about
$685. 900 In ~arousing the people to the
dangers of tuberculosis. AS a direct
result of the public sentiment pro-
dsced by this outlay, the state, oun
ty, and municipal authorities have al
ready appropriated for tuberculosis
work 81, 800, 900 and appropriations for
hundreds of thousands of dollars are
pending. Hundreds of hospital beds
have been provided, and the associa'
ton already aims for mo Uncared-for
tuberculosis in 1915"
Thus, the National association says
If $1,000, 900 is realized from the sale
Of Red Cross seals, millions more will
be added to it from the public treas
uries. Last year 100000 stamps
we're sold. 1t is aimed to sell four
times as many this year.