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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
ALFALFA A FORTUNE MAKER
King George Farmer to Receive So. 900
for Crop From $50 Acres.

Alfalfa is king with Capt. J. r. Jack.
OF King George county. IL is estimated
that hls crop. gathered from $50 acres
OF land, some of IT only one and two
years growth. will bring him in not
less than S44. 900 in 1910.
IL is pointed out by the Department
of Agriculture that 1t is only a sample
Of what can be done on thousands of
other Virginia farms. A little capital
and little intelligence are all that is
necessary.
Commissioner Koiner returned Sat
urday from Port Conway, where the
farm is located. He brought with him
sundry bundles Of alfalfa, fresh cut.
some Of il with the bloom attached.
Mr.. koiner and Capt. Jack estimate
that 200 acres of the tract, which has
now borne alfalfa for three years. will
cut six tons to the acre. The remainder
Of 80, most of which is bearing the
crop for the first time, will, il is
thought. yield not less than four tons
to the acre.
Capt. Jack has already sold a large
part of the output at $50 a ton, and
expects to average not a penny less
than this sum, with a good chance of
getting more for a portion. At $50 the
entire crop pans out a total of $l4. 600.
The wonderful opportunities offered
TO Virginia farmers and TO those from
other States who invest in the remark
ably cheap lands are well shown by the
experience of this grower, who came
from the far West. having grown
alfalfa in California and in Utah. He
finds the Virginia soil fully as well
adapted as that of the Pacific Slope.
while the low initial price of land. with
other advantages, makes it a far better
investment.
Capt. Jack first sowed the land with
corn. the blowing destroying the weeds.
Next he planted crimson clover. which
he plowed under. again choking the
weed growth. After putting in a ton of
lime TO the acre. he inoculated the
ground with alfalfa.
During the first year cress grew up
with the grass. This is cut ard fed to
stock, not being offered to the market.
The cress entirely disappears with the
second moving. After the first year
more lime is added. and then the land
Is left TO make a fortune year for its
owner. Crops may be cut for years from
the same roots.
OF course, alfalfa cannot grow on all
kinds of soil. Where the roots strike a
hard substrata of clay pan or rock,
they cannot grow further. But in ordi-
nary clay soil it can be made, with
proper building up of land, to produce
great results. Some farmers become
discouraged if the growth Of the grass
Is small, but if persevered in, small
shoots spring out from near the roots,
making large crop at the second cut
ting.
II is the purpose of the department
10 shortly issue bulletin on the cult
walton Of alfalfa Richmond Times
Dispatch.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
PUBLIC SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Commissioners Frederick W. Cole
man and Alvin T. Embrey. in the suit
To settle the estate of the late Cyrene
Gaillnger, sold at public auction here
Saturday IN front Of the courthouse the
following properties
Cd Tract Of 10 acres on Court House
Road to Thomas Toombs for S5OO.OO
t2) Residence Of Cyrene Gallinger
containing 80 acres. on top Of Fall Hill.
TO II. Lewis Wallace for 81 10000.
CD > acres on Telegraph Road. 3
miles Of this city. 70 :. b. Perry. for
S445.OO.
ca The "Owens" farm of 81 acres. 3
miles Of this city. to }. J. Haslop. for
S7S5. 90.
90 22O acres near Thornsburg to T.
W. Pritchet for $l25O.O 90.
All the sales are subject to confrma-
ton by the Circuit court Of Spotsvl-
wanna county.
Wilson V. Waller. Of Spotsylvania.
was the crier.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
KING EDWARD
An Incident Of His Visit Here as Prince
Of Wales in 1859.

When King Edward, then the Prince
of Wales. passed through this city in
1889 number of our people gathered
at the depot to see him. There were
many ladies present, among them Miss
Mary +. Wheeler, a sister of Mr.. f.
X. Wheeler. who afterward married
Lieut.. Amiss, of Washington. She
was one of fredericksburg beautiful
women at the time. Attached to her
home on Main st. was a large green
house filled with rare flowers. She cut
from it a bouquet Of choice flowers and
when the Prince arrived gave them to
him. Bowling he received them graci-
ously, shook hands with her and spoke
words of thanks. This episode of his
visit was talked of for many years.
1t is quite a coincident that the death
OF Mrs. Amiss and King Edward should
have occurred in three weeks of each
other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
RACES AT RICHMOND
ESSEX Won the steepIeehase.

The sixth annual meeting of the Vir-
ginia Racing and Horse Show Associa-
ton at State fair grounds, at Rich
mond. was a success.
Miss Garth. of Charlottesville. was
thrown through the barrier. but resum-
ed her mount and continued over the
second Jumps. Miss Anne Royal. Of
Richmond, received a bad fall
There were four races. In the 4th
race. steeplechase.o over two-mile course.
purse $500. Essex. first; Good Friar.
second Essex is a Fredericksburg
horse, owned 10y the Green brothers.
Essex took the lead over the first lump.
and when he crossed under the wire
was going as strong as when he start
ed. Good Friar. of the Temple stable.
was contender. but Essex was too
strong for him.
Flat Creek was also entered in the
steeplechase, but refused at the first
Jump and his rider could never get him
over
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
NORRIS JEWELRY STORE

For silverware and fine jewelry. The
public has grown 10 know that any
piece of jewelry or silverware that
comes from The Norris Store is TO be
relied upon. With increased facilities
and more room We can properly show
our exclusive line of fine goods, which
we feel sure will prove of interest to
prospective buyers and il is fact that
Tor quality Norris prices are invariably
the lowest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
MRS. 7. S. BRIGGS DEAD
Passed Away Suddenly in Richmond
While on Visit.

Mrs. Sally Rose Briggs. widow Of
the late Thompson s. Briggs. Of Stat
ford. died suddenly of Bright's disease
IN Richmond Saturday morning. where
she was visiting her sister-in-law. Mrs.
W. G. Cosby. Barton Heights. Rich
mond, aged 80 years The deceased
was daughter Of the late Fontane
Rose. Of Hampstead. in Stafford.
She was a member of the Episcopal
church and was a woman generally
beloved by large circle Of friends and
relatives. Two sons. Messrs. Maurice
and Leonard Rose. and one brother.
Mr.. Alexander Rose. Of Warrenton.
survive her. The remains were brought
here and taken to her home. "Hamp-
stead. in Stafford. for burial
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

We have received from DIR. Erasmus
Guy Hopkins, member of the faculty.
a handsome leather-bound invitation to
the commencement exercises of the
University College of Medicine at Rich
mond, which take place in the Academy
Of Music in that city Tuesday evening.
May 18th, $50 O'Clock. The program is
an attractive one,
Two Fredericksburgers, Jas. Hender-
son Smith, medical, and j. Willie
Humphreys, dental, graduate at that
time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
R., F. & p. CHANGES

Additional service is provided in an
accommodation train leaving l2:45 p.
m, week days only. for Milford, ar
irving Milford l:25 p. m; returning,
leavingMilford :45pm. arriving Freder-
icksburg 2:26 p. m. The fast train for
Richmond at l.l7pm. will stop atMilford.
boswell for c. & o. passengers, and
Ashland only.
See schedule elsewhere in this paper
for all changes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
SUIT FOR DAMAGES
Mr.. o. NJ. Armstrong Enters Suit
Against Messrs. Decker. Jones,
Chesley and Goodrich For $40. 900.

Mr.: o. NJ. Armstrong has instituted
suit in the Circuit Court ot Spotsylvania
county against Messrs. n. c. Decker,
+. w. Jones, YIN. S. Chesley and X.
N. Goodrich. of this city, for so, 900
damages.
The suit grows out of the search of
Mr.. Armstrong; premises in this city
for supposed intoxicating liquors some
time ago. the complaint, it is charged,
having been made by the above parties.
The process is returnable to. second
June rules. Attorneys Alvin I. En-
brey and Frederick w. Coleman repre-
sent Mr.. Armstrong. The suit will not
likely be tried before the October term
of the court and will no doubt be holly
contested.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
QUALIFIED AS ADMINISTRATORS

Mr.. VIM. ". Butzner has quail
fled in the probate court of Caroline
county as administrator of Thomas
Thomas, deceased who was killed in
the employ of the R.. F. & =. Il. r.
Co. near Guiney's. Va. in October
last. The purpose of qualification is to
have an adjustment with the railroad
company. Mr.. Frederick W. Coleman
is attorney for the administrator.
RutZner
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
MONEY TO LOAN

Money TO loan at five per cent. simple
interest on city or country property in
and around Fredericksburg. Seven and
one-half years time given on loan.
Loan can be repayed in installments if
you choose. stopping interest. Loans
are made to full valuation of real
estate, or we will buy you lot and
build house for you. See our Mr.. Har-
grave at the Exchange Hotel Saturday.
May %. There on that date only.
Don't forget date.
The National Homo Purchasing Asso.
Inc, No. 1901 f Main street, Rich
mond, Va. m17-l6t-ml6-sl2t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
WOOOING'S STORE ENTERED
BY THIEVES

Thieves entered the store of Mr.. A.
Wooding, on Commerce St, Saturday
night. The entrance was made from a
cellar window in rear. A cedar post was
used as a battering ram and the whole
window frame was driven in. Then
through trap door they came up into
the store. broke open three money
drawers, IN which was about two dollars
in silver, carried off several boxes Of
cigars and other articles.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
ORANGE
Snake in Bed With Child-Reyival
Services - Seribbler's Letter Enioyed.

Unionville. Va. May Ia. 1910
A little 3-year-old child Of Mr.. and
Mrs Joseph kube. residing near Rocky
run, IN TINS county. on awaking in its
bed one morning this week aroused its
mother by screams. who upon investi-
CATION found huge copperhead snake
m the bed with the child. which had
been bitten twice on the arm. Medical
assistance was speedily summoned and
after heroic effort by DR.. Crittenden
the httle one'is recovering.
On account Of the revival services in
the NJ, +. church which begin tomor-
row. the p. o. $. Of A. members have
postponed their regular meeting till the
4th Wednesday night in this month.
AT TINS meeting considerable class
WIN be initiated into the rules Of this
order.
"Scribbler's" letter in The Free
Lance Of last Thursdays issue was
n,ghly enjoyed and his itemized account
produced roars Of laughter in this vi
cinity. X Ky
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
GRADUATES At MEDICAL COLLEGE
Two Fredericksburgers and One from
Caroline in the Lists.

The University College of Medicine.
Richmond, has given out its list Of hos
pital appointments, among them that Of
}. II. Smith, of Fredericksburg, at St.
Luke's.
The following. among many others.
are IN the graduating classes:
Medicine James Henderson Smith.
fredericksburg.
Dental. Willie Humphreys. Fred
ericksburg.
Pharmacy Pm. B.; Gusts Lee Cole
man. Welch's.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The eo-partnership heretofore exist
ing between the undersigned under the
name, Piedmont Real Estate Agency. is
this day by mutual consent dissolved.
Mr.. Graves will pay all debts of the
said partnership and retains the said
business. N. B. Kinsey,
m7lsw4w Lee j. Graves
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
DEATH OF GEO. W. OSWALD

Mr.. Geo. w. Oswald. Of Loudoun.
Tenn, died at the John Hopkins Hos
pital Wednesday. May Ii, aged 81
years. He is survived by four brothers
and three sisters. He was brother of
MIR. II. !. Oswald, formerlyo Of this city.
ard Of Mrs. Adowe Morrison. Of Spot
sylvania.
The funeral took place in Richmond
Friday. The deceased was an employe
Of the r.. r. q F. r. X. for "A number
of years, and a special train was sent
to Tennessee to bring him to the hos
pital.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
COMMISSIONERS OF REVENUE
Appointments For SpOtsylvania Made
BY Judge Mason.

Judge J. r. Mason on Saturday APP
pointed 5. c. Blaydes commissioner of
revenue for Berkeley township. and Will
lie Todd commissioner Of revenue for
CORTLAND township. Spotsylvania
county. The appointments were made
under an act passed at the last session
Of the Legislature.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
S. S. KAUFMAN'sJE wELRY STORE

For fine watches, jewelry and silver.
We have completed remodeling our
store, and with increased facilities for
displaying our large stock of the finest
quality wares, now enables anyone TO
make rare selection of up-to-date
goods. Our store of sixteen years
standing. our goods, our enticing prices,
ano our fair treatment need no intro
dueeon. A call will convince you.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
CONGRESSMAN JONES,
SPEAKER PRO Tenn

Congressman w. A. Jones. of the
First Virginia district, presided over
the House of Representatives Sun
day, May Sth. as speaker pro TEN dur
ing the special session for paying !. ID
ute to the late F. r. Lassiter, who
represented the Fourth Virginia dis
trict in Congress.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
HAD FINE VIEW OF COMET

Parties who got up out of comforta-
bic beds Monday morning and who went
to the public school building, courthouse
square, the railroad bridge and other
points, were rewarded at $3.50
by the best view of the comet so far
obtained. The sky was perfectly clear,
but it was cold, and some who went thin
ly clad suffered. Nearly fifty people
were out for the view.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
WANTED

Manager for branch Office in Freder-
,cksourg. conducting building and loan
business. Man with experience in life
Insurance or brokerage business pre-
s N 81 Apply saturday, May %, to
N; =. hargraye, Exchange Hotel, Fred
erieKsDurg, va ml7-l6t-m16-sl2t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. John r. Rosebro preached at
Baptist Church Sunday morning. There
was no service at night, Rev. r. A.
Williams being in attendance on thu
Southern Baptist Convention in Balti-
more. lie Will return Tuesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
CONGRESSMAN JONES UNoPPoSED

Unless a candidate appears between
this time and May 81 and puts up $500
as his share of congressional primary
expenses, Hon. w. A. Jones. Of War
saw. will have no opposition,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
COUNCILMAN MASTERS
FILES NOTICE

Councilman J. w. Masters Saturday
filed with Clerk A. B. Yates, of Cor
poratiOn Court, notice of his candidacy
for reelection TO the City Council from
the Lower Ward in the coming election.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
NO INTERRUPTION AT HOSPITAL

Work on the new addition to the
Mary Washington Hospital will begin
May 18th, and will be completed within
sixty days. The hospital will not be
closed, but will continue to care for its
patients without interruption.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17

Call on Decker & Alrich for the gen
uine Shoel Malta plows, cultivators,
harrows, all kinds cutivator points and
shovels. They handle the Waukegan
barbed wire.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
FROST IN LOW PLACES

The weather is beautiful but cold.
The temperature reached 40 Monday
morning and there was frost in low
places. 1t did no damage, owing to
the dry spell prevailing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
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 s.. 80 a
oushel shelled. 4. o. b.
c. u. Gravatt.
mlStt Port Royal, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
FIRST GREEN PEAS

Mr.. Gus Kurz, of Stafford, brought
to this market Saturday. May It'll,
some fine, well-filled English peas. These
were the first of the season.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17

Bird. TABLE And this table Won all ,,or+ 20 to.,.
at. Ladies Hats, value up to 81 90. MSS sSoS
ana Shldren's Hats, value up to $500. O. no
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17

attn TABLE This table will carry Ladies'
Misses and Children's Hats; worth much % 10
more than their price. For any of these 81. 4S
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17

md. TABLE: Contains the best values ever Of
dren Hats, for the small price Of. QI.4S
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17
MILLINERY.

p LIST. TABLE; Ladies'. Misses. Childrens and
ID naoy Hats' Caps and Bonnets. Values 90
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17

7, oth TABLE. On this table a line of Co 10
h~'s' Vaiues TO $500. All priced at each 1870
DON'T MISS THEM
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17

9Th TABLE. And here Won may axract u... -
very handsome styles and shapes, values IN 10
So:O. You take them at the small e O
price DO. TO
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-17

'th TABLE This is the table you all want I
examine the contents Of, for these are the medium
priced Hats, on which We have displayed our best
taste and put our best talent that we might make
s sn pest and handsomest Hats possible e. 90
Tor the small special price of........... 4f.SO
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-25
Is This Fair?
Certain Proof Will Be Made That Stuart's Dyspepsia TaFlets
 Cure Stomach Troub
A TriaI Packaae sent Free.

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Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-25
Orrine Cured Him of DRUNKENNESS
Her Husband Now Spends His Eve
 nings at Home.

She bought Orrine from the druggist In her home town--she bought 1t after reading the Orrins Free Booklet. In cures of drunkenness which were ac- complished by the aid of Orrine. On page ten of the Booklet she read the paid for orrine if t faisd to e esef cure. After reading the Booklet she became convinced. that Orrine was a remedy of unusual merit She decided to purchase 1t and cure her husband of drunkenness. Orrine cured him. Now shesis a happy wife in happy home. sRead the following letter from Walter K schmidt Co.,, S4 Canal St, Grand Rapids. Mich:
 agents for Orrine. During that time we have had occasion to be convinced, be- yond a doubt, that Orrine is a reputable Que of the many cases coming to our attention, a mechanic earning sz2.50 per week. who had not taken a full pay induced to try Orrine. complete cure being the result. The man became worth more to his firm. receiving an home: The house stands there show ing the merits of Orrine. We cannot help but feel that we were most for tunate when we secured the agency for
 Orrine is prepared in two forms. No. 1, a powder, absolutely tasteiess and Gank ons Egs1 No oec5et H p n fos% fS9S for those who wish to cure themselves. Orrine costs only s1 a box. The guar antee Is in. each box. Write for Free envelope) to Orrino Co.,, s47 Orrine Building, Washington, D. c. Orrine is for sale in this city by N. ID. Sevin & Son, 11S Main Street.
 They know OrrIne is a reliable and efficacious remedy for drunkenness and they will not offer you a substitute.