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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
HIS TURKEY WAS RETURNED

The turkey which Ben Bumbrey
placed in the steeple of the Baptist
church for safe keeping and was taken
away. was returned to Ben Thursday
morning. Attached to the tur key was
a card with the following: "The mis-
sing turkey has been found. Pigeons
in the church steeple." 1t was deliv-
cred by "Mr. Smith" and sent by "Mr.
Brown. "
Ben is all smiles, but he will put his
turkey somewhere else for safe keep
ing next time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
MORTON MARYE DEAD
Was State Auditor for II Years

Especial to The Free Lance
Richmond. Va, Dec p.
Col. Morton Marye, for twenty-seven
years State Auditor of Public Accounts.
died at his home here today at 1880
O'Clock. He was in his eightieth year
and is survived by five children, Rob
ert V. Marye, of New York; Mrs. Bar
bour Thompson, of Atlanta; Capt. ?.
Thornton Marye, Of Atlanta; Burton
Marye, and Morton Marye, Jr., also
by his wife and one brother, Col. Law
renee Marye. The funeral will take
place tomorrow.
Col Marye was a Confederate vet
eran and lost one leg during the war.
Col. Marye was born at Brompton.
on Marye's Heights. just outside OF
this city. the present home of Capt.
NJ b. Rowe.
He was brother of the late John /.
Marye, Of Fredericksburg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
Mr.. GOULD AND THE AUTO ROUTE
Rumored Offer Of the Financier Causes
Great Interest in Washington.

The rumor that Mr.. Frank j. Gould,
the New York millionaire, would donate
800, 900 towards constructing the auto
mobile public highway between Rich
mond and Washington, provided the
route goes by fredericksburg has
aroused great interest.
The Washington Post Of Thursday in
commenting on the subject says:
1t is said the millionaire has had the
plan in mind for some time and has not
acted before because of the apparent
lack of interest in the project.
As soon as it receives official notice of
the reported gift the Washington Auto
mobile Club will be ready to appoint a
survey committee to select the route,
and by spring submit its plans to the
fnancier. Additionally. the club, working
jointly with the Automobile Club Of
Richmond, will form a finance COM
mittee TO raise a portion of the total
sum needed to build the highway. This
statement was issued by President Du-
vail Of the automobile club.
According to President Duvall, the
idea of public thoroughfare between
the capital of Virginia and this city
has been much favored by the Wash
ington club. Such a road he pointed out,
will serve to bring the cities closer
together by encouraging interban
traffic. 1t will popularize long-distance
autOmobling in this section Of the coun-
try. besides furnishing improved facili-
ties for the farmers Of Virginia living
within 80 miles of either of the two
capitals The necessity for such a road
as this. he said, has been pointed out on
different occasions by automobillsts,
merchants, and travellers in both Wash
ington and Richmond The Wash
ington Automobile Club will probably
get in touch with the Richmond club
concerning the project, and if the Vir-
GINA organization has received word
from AIR. Gould the work of surveying
the ground and planning the route will
be begun as soon as a committee can be
selected.
The idea Of building a public high
way between Washington and Rich
mond, said President Duvall, Twill
meet with the approval Of all Washing
tonian's interested in good roads. The
W aSnlnRton AutOmODlle OluD IL pre-
pared to join hands with the merchants
of this city in an effort to raise any
funds needed to complete the work that
Mr.. Gould's donation will inaugurate.
"A road Of this kind has been one Of
the ancient needs Of both Washington
and Richmond. The two cities. but a
short distance apart, should have better
means of communication.
Roughly estimated, the proposed road
will be about $50 miles in length. The
route, it is believed, can be run over
fairly level country. Should the work be
begun, it is thought that the cities of
Washington and Richmond can raise by
private contribution enough to carry
the project through to a successful
completion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
AUDITOR WILL Be
NAMED BY TUESDAY
New Officer Must be in Charge Before
BUSINESS Can be Resumed.

Because of defectin the laws of the
State. there is now no one, since the
death Of Col. Morton Marye, who Is
under bond to receive the moneys due
Virginia. During the illness Of the late
auditor, his chief clerk, c. Lee Moore,
has been acting Auditor by appointment
of his chief, but with the death Of the
lamented Marye there is no one under
bond, and Mr.. Moore's appointment
ceases.
The law provides that in the event Of
the "absence" Of one of the auditors or
the State Treasurer the governor may
designate the chief clerk to act IN
his stead. But in case Of death the only
provision to be found in the statutes IS
that the executive shall appoint a man
to fill the vacancy, the appointment TO
hold until thirty days after the assem-
bling of the next General Assembly.
However. the matter will be so
arranged that the Governor will ap-
point Col. Marye's successor be
fore the office is again open for
business. 1t is ordered that the
office be closed Saturday. 1t will
be closed Monday by law, in cele-
bration of Christmas.
Therefore, the Governor has I'M
I'll Monday night to appoint MS
man and get his man qualified ana
bonded. which in all human proba-
bility will be done.
AS to the identity Of the new Of
ficer. there is considerable specuia-
ton. The name of c. Lee Moore
the chief clerk to Col. Marye for
the last q years, is often used,
and vet there is much undercurrent
of doubt as to his appointment
Certain 1t il that the fortunate
man cannot be one who is now a
member of the General Assembly
This is expressly forbidden in the
Constitution
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
MARRIED IN WASHINGTON

Wexford B. Sisson and Miss
Hattie l.. Jenkins, both Of Orange
county; Jesse E. Yarbrough and
Miss Frances Henderson, both OF
Orange county; Henry II. Miley and
Miss Rena Saffel. both of Loudoun
county; Bowles Lunceford and Miss
Katie Tavenner. both of Delaplane'
Fauquier county; John T. Thayer'
of Leesburg. and Miss Grace Poole
of Ashland, were married in wash
ington Thursday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
DIED ON WEDDING TRIP

The funeral Of Charles Jones, who
died Sunday night while returning e
Northumberland county with his bride
from Baltimore, where he was married
on Saturday, was held at Heathsville
Tuesday. Theceremonies were con-
Quoted by the Order of Red Men.
Mr.. Jones and his fiance went 10
Baltimore Thursday. and were married
there, taking steamer Saturday for the
return trip to Northumberland county.
He was taken suddenly i'll that night,
and when they reached Coan wharf
Sunday morning could go no farther
He died that night. Besides his bride,
he leaves his father and several broth
ora
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
PRESBYTERIANS POUND PASTOR

Rev. ]. II. Henderlite, the popu-
lar pastor of the Presbyterian
church. was the recipient OF many
useful articles for his home ana
larder Wednesday afternoon, when
his congregation united in a pound
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Henderlite APP
preciate the kind remembrances
from the congregation, which
is ever ready to show the affection
and regard in which their pastor is
held,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
PUBLIC INSTALLATION
At BOWLING GREEN

A public installation of officers
of Kilwinning-CrOsse Lodge VIII
take place at Bowling Green Tues
day. Dec. 81, at 1880 p. m
An address will be delivered by Dr.
II. l.. Quarles and music will be rem
dered by the Virginia Masonic quar-
tette. of Richmond.
Among those attending from
fredericksburg will be DR.. J.
p. stiff. d. ID. Grand Master ;
Messrs J. +. Undertake W. j.
phflling
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
P0ST0FFIcE HOURS
SUNDAY AND MONDAY

The postoffice will be open on
Sunday christmas Day. from 1890
a. III. to / p. m. During these
hours delivery of registered, as well
as ordinary mail will be made. II is
hoped that patrons as soon as re-
ceiving their mail WILL LEAVE
THE POSTOFFICE in order that
there will be no congestion, and
thus facilitate a more prompt de-
livery.
On Monday. Dec %, a morning
delivery will be made by carriers.
The general delivery and registry
division will be open from II NJ. to
| D. m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
PEOPLES MISSION

The Christmas celebration at the
Peoples Mission will be held Tues
day night, Dec 81, at o'clock.
Donations for the pounding OF
the poor will be received at the Mis-
sion from 3 to o'clock till the
close OF the celebration.
There will be no service at the
Peoples Mission Sunday afternoon
Geo. a. Mills.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
HAYNES-SC0TT

Mr.. Robert r. Haynes, Of Essex
county, and Miss Christina S. Scott, OF
Caroline county, were married in Wash
ington Wednesday by Rev. John E.
Briggs.
Mr.. Haynes is a prominent farmer
and the bride is a sister of Mr.. w. D.
Scott and Mr.. ]. A. Scott, Of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
SANG A SOLO

Mrs. II. w. Heineman sang a solo at
the Presbyterian church last even
ing. Her work was heard Win
great appreciation by those in at
tendance. She is the possessor OF
voice of great power and uses II IN
manner that affords great pleasure
to her auditors Dubois, Pa, EX-
press, Dec. 18th.
Mrs. Heineman is a granddaughter
of Mrs. Charles f. Hunter, OF TINS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
MASSAP0NAX PERSONALS

Mr.. r. Earle Leland was the guest
Of Mrs. G. B. Jones, of this place.
Mr.. William Greene, wife and child
have returned to Washington after
a visit to Mrs. Thomas Greene.
Miss Jessie Greene is the guest of her
sisters, Misses Daisy and Myrtle
Greene. of Anacostia, b. C.
Miss Ethel Harrington, of "Harring-
ton Heights, was the guest Of Misses
Cora and Helen Jones.
Mr.. Grover Scott, of Blanton, is on
visit to his parents here.
Mr.. Earl Leland returned to Wash
ngton Sunday.
Mr.. G. B. Jones is home with his
family for the holidays.
Mrs. Geo. B. Jones and son, Kendler,
returned from Washington Tuesday:
A r.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
THE CASINO

Those attending the Casino last night
were delighted with the program the
picture plays were Of the highest or
der, and the singing of Mr.. Gardner
was very fine. He will be here and sing
each night during the Xmas holidays.
The pictures tonight will be specially
attractive.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
BROKE HIS ARM

Mr.. f. Carter Walker, of near
Corbin's Caroline county. while fill
ing icehouse fell off a load OF
ice, resulting in the breaking OF
his arms. He was attended by DR.. F
C. Pratt. Of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
HOUSE PARTIES IN ESSEX

Two very attractive house parties
for Christmas week will be those given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Beverley, at
"Blandfeld, and Mr.. and Mrs. Hill
Beverley, at "Kendale, " in Essex coun-
ty. Dancing and cards will occupy the
guests and several hunting parties will
be given. Those invited Include Misses
Fanny and Rebecca Beverley. Rozier
Dulany, Of Upperville; John Sloane,
Alec Turner, Guy Herbert, of the Uni
versity of Virginia; Hill Beverley, Jr.,
Welby Beverley, of Richmond, and
Rland BEVERLEY. of The Plains.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
PROMINENT CAPITALISTS HERE

Messrs. VIM. Northrop and Fitz
Sitterding, of Richmond. were here
this week looking over the work at
the power house and on the flume.
Both are prominnet capitalists and
are associated with Mr.. Gould in
his Virginia interests.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
POTOMAC FROZEN

Mr.. ID. NJ. Lee, Jr., of Whitewater
was here Thursday and said the
Potomac is frozen nearly all the
way across at that point
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
BIG PRICE FOR A TURKEY

Henry Conway, colored, Of King
George, sold to Mr.. c. w. Jones Friday
turkey which netted him over FIVE
dollars.
This is the biggest price we have
heard paid for a turkey and Henry
wants to know il Stafford can beat this.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
NEW HOPE XMAS CELEBRATION

New Hope Sunday School. stat
ford county, will give their Christ
mas entertainment Wednesday, Dec
28. at II a. m. The pastor, Rev.
w. r. Hardesty, will be present.
Everybody invited to attend.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
NO PAPER TUESDAY

There will be no issue Of The Free
Lance on Tuesday, Dec. 9th. This is
done in order to give all those connected
with the paper an opportunity to enjoy
Christmas.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
HANOVER SCHOOL

Miss Willie F. Schooler closed
her Hanover School Thursday for
the holidays. The children we're
given an entertainment at the
schoolroom Thursday morning.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
SWANSoN'S FIRST BILL

Senator Swanson Wednesday in
troduced a bill providing for the
erection of a public building at
Farmville to cost $4,000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
TAKEN TO PEN

Mr.. E. w. Payne. a guard from
the penitentiary, went to King
George c. II. Friday after John
Crawley, sentenced to serve
term for assault with intent to kill.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24
GRACE CHURCH

Rev. II. II. Barber will preach al
Grace Churcr, Caroline county, al
3 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-24

For rp-to- date, neat stationary send
your orders to The Free Lance.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-10-21

fessor Russell made two attempts In 1890 and
1891, and in the latter effort failed by a very
small margin. The honor of conquering this giant
of the north was reserved for the duke of the
Abruzzi, who solved this stubborn problem OF
geology in 1897, while he was making one of his
voyages in search of the farthest north.
We will leave the great peaks Of Alaska and
consider the mountains of the Pacific slope in the
United States proper. Mounts Whitney, Shasta,
Hood and Rainier early caught the eye of the
alpinists of our country, and the account of the
climbs of Clarence King in California Is a most
interesting and well-written story of the first geo.
logical exploration of the Sierras. Sierra is the
Spanish word that signifies a mountain range;
it also means saw in the Castilian tongue, and
was applied to certain geological formations be-
cause of the fancied resemblance of their outlines
to that of this carpenters tool.
In the Sierra Nevada mountains the most
prominent peak is Mount Tyndall. named in honor
of the famous English scientist. This peak is
especially notable as being the object of one Of
the most remarkable climbs in the history Of
mountaineering, when it was assembled by Clar-
ence King. He was at that time a member of
the California state geological survey and had
been sent out with others by Prof. Josiah Dwight
Whitney to make geological Investigations.
This climb was not as remarkable in point of
altitude (for the mountain is but 1886 feet In
height as in the matter of difficulties overcome
and because of the curious aids used, a lasso and
a bowie knife, which are probably unique In the
annals of alpinism.
There are higher SUBMITS than Tyndall in The
western states. Mount Whitney. named in honor
+ Prof. j. D.. Whitney, is perhaps the highest
,eak in the United States proper, being 1852
feet above the level of the sea. This height was
dominated by Bengale. Lucas and Johnson in
1873. Mount Shasta, its name being derived
from the Indian tribe Saste or Shastika, with its
snow and silver crown shining in the clouds.
is perhaps one of the most beautiful peaks OF
our country.
In Mexico. a land that might be called the
mother of volcanoes, We find three majestic
mountains Of interest, both because Of altitude
and history. Orizaba, Of almost perfect geometric
form. known to the Indians as "Citialtepetl'
(Mountain of The Starr. rises over $4,000 feet
q beautiful lime-white cone.
The honor of being the first up this glorious
peak belongs to an American, William +. Rey-
uolds, second lieutenant Of engineers. who was
attached to SCOTS army In 1848. One Maynards
accompanied him, and the party Is supposed to
have included several soldiers.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-10-21

more mountains in that period thar
during any other time in their search
for geological data, and many lives
have been sacrificed at the shrine OF
science by her devotees while pitting
skill and strength against enduring
nature. Soon little raj left to learn
IN this field in Europe, SO these in
trepid mountaineers. eve struggling
to reach the top of the world, turned
their eyes toward Asia, Africa n
America. seeking other difficulties to
overcome and hailing with JOY any
word of the discovery of a new gigan-
tic elevation. In the western world
was found a fertile field for. their eff
forts. Ten thousand miles of noun
tain, from the Circle to the Horn, with
peaks piercing the skies from the
snow lands of Alaska, aslant America,
through the tropical table lands of
Ecuador to the wilds of Patagonia.
The elevations Of the southern half
Of this range that have since held the
interest Of scientist and traveller allie
we're almost unknown and unnamed,
and South America to the Alpine
mountain climber was terra incognito
indeed. A dim knowledge of the
mountain majesty OF the northern
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-10-21
Proper
Care of
Our Old
People
By WELLS ANDREWS, nj. D.
Chicago

and wrnkled. The heart up to an uncertain period grows larger and more
muscular to meet the obstacles offered to the circulation, but finally il,
too, ceases these efforts.
The dryness of the skin casts harder work upon the kidneys in elimi-
mating water and increases the disposition to disease of these organs.
A prime necessity for old age is warmth. Nothing kills the aged
so certainly as cold. | t is of first hygenc importance, after sventy-fve,
that the individual should be loved and cared for. Those who live longest
and enjoy the fullest measure of activity are those who do not overtax
their stomachs when their teeth begin to fail them and who adapt their
aliment to their enfeebled powers Of mashcation by having their food
properly cooked for them. SteWs, minces, meats boiled and afterward
baked Cooked, that is, twce) ar more easily digested; vegetables and
fruits (not bananas) Ire better than overlooking the stomach with milk
and farinaceous foods.
Great attention should be paid to the functions of the bowels and of
the skin. A hot bath once a week and a hot foot bath every NIGHT NAV
be advised.
Further, their clothing should be warm and their bedrooms heate
and well ventilated. A short nap in the afternoon is the natural habit
of the aged and certainly advisable.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-10-21

half of this range had come to them through the
writings of the early explorers. MacKenzie's
voyages. the tales of Behring'S travels and the sto-
ries Of Cooks voyages in the Pacific ocean con-
tanned references to high mountains often seen
from their ships: but it would seem that Mount
Mckinley, the highest peak of the range of the
Rockies, received little notice from early explor-
ers, although In favorable weather it can be seen
for q distance Of $50 miles, a great white mass
that dwarfs the many hills surrounding ii. In
fact, In 1897, when Mr.. w. A. Dickey, who had
ascended the Susitani river and had located and
named Mount Mckinley, upon returning to civil
ration described his discovery. his story was not
believed, and the whole account of his trip was
treated as a travellers tale. However. there is
reason to believe that Vancouver saw this noun
tain In 1888, and 1t was long known to the natives
Of the vicinity as "Traleika," a word which means
@Great mountain" and when the Russians owned
Alaska they called it 'Bulshaia," q word of the
same significance. Even before Mr.. Dickey called
attention to it and named it Mount Mckinley the
prospectors of the Yukon knew it as Frank Dens-
more's peak. Mr.. Dickey's estimate of its height.
10000 feet, is interesting In view of the fact that
subsequent measurements showed that he was
only 800 feet out of the way in his guess. The
0eures now given by the geological survey. OBJ
tanned by taking the mean OF twenty measure
ments. arrived at by triangulation, places the
height IS 10000. This great mountain dehed all
attempts to- dominate its peak until the early
$500 4A F~AAt 0-tA~A A0A1AS
Lloyd made q dash for the top and after weeks Of
incessant toll reached their goal.
Mount Fairweather. the most imposing peak
rising flush from the sea level. was so named by
Cook III ITS. There are no records that it has
ever been climbed. although Its altitude. 1892
feet. would not indicate that the ascent was diff
cult.
More interesting than Fairweather is Mount
ST. ELIAS, 3 peak first seen by Bering in 1741. and
Given It's name because the day OF discovery was
sacred 70 st. Elias. It's height was for years q
matter of acrimonious dispute among scientists.
III the beginning Of the last century M. Degelat,
i 1rench explorer. BY measuring the reciprocal
dlof1ncea o. adjacent mountains and taking their
r1lot1ve angles with his sextant, determined its
hot@bt ~ 1864 feet above sea level and Its loca-
4lo4 m 0ight leagues from the coast. Later. Mala-
01D1rn eaye the Asnres of elevation as 1890 feet.
b0t now thef nGures arrived at BY the geological
mrx6y otvp ~ altitude ~ tS,o24 feel. Ia 1885
111onont chpaIt q he limited States army
r. n1toMpt ~ nscend Mount 81, Elias. He
NJ foI1M41 ~ ri. Toppera = 1888, while Pro
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The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-10-21
Farmers
i'm Need
of Good
Helpmates
By DOW c. coNcDoN

a farm without a farmers wife. This enterprsing tler of the soil say,
he is thirtyive years old, admits he is good looking, and believes he wonld
make an ideal husband for a factory girl between the ages of eighteen
and twenty-six.
Not only that, but he is willing to share the income from a nro1no.
tive tract of $50 acres with any good looking and congenial woman who
would like to get "back to the farm"
Here is an opportunity for the practical application of the return.
totheland idea. Officers of the humane societies, however. re not esna
cmly anxious to shoulder this new task of matchmaking between the city
and the country and the situation suggests the organization Of Al Official
matrimonial bureau.
Uncle Sam in the role of Cupid would be a new one. But if the nrob.
lem Of securing q larger country populatio- is as important as seer,
believe it is, tt IS apparent that farm recruits must be found in SOM vav
ard possibly an honest matrimonial bureau would help.
Long distance matchmaking for the farmer is not a new idea BY ,ny
means, and there are plenty Of willing hands to represent either party
N an affair Of thD ind for q small Tea -
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-10-21

Another shortage has bobbed up in the
country. It's a shortage in farmers wives.
Without waiting for any outside assist
ance, farmers who are affected by this
situation are casting about for relief, and
the latest effort in this line is an appeal
to the humane societies in the cities. The
Minneapolis Humane society recently has
received several letters from farmers seek
ing wives. One Of the most remarkable
OF these missives comes from a young man
in Wisconsin, who declares he owns a 100
acre farm. but has been unable to secure a
suitable wife. And of course a farm is nor