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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
THE ARGUMENT
Judge Embrey's Severe Arraignment
Of Mr.. Brown.

At the opening of the Shirt Fac
tory case Friday morning. after
the bills OF exceptions were signed
by Judge Goolrick, argument be-
fore the jury begun. Mr. Carter
opening for the Shirt Co His ar
gument was brief, his contention be-
ing that the company had conclu-
sively proved that It had on hand
at the time OF the fire more than
$500 worth OF goods. He severe
ly criticized the Insurance COM
panies for taking the money OF the
Shirt Company and then depending
on technical clauses In their poll
cies to defeat the claim for pay
ment
He was followed by Judge En-
brey for the insurance companies.
who argued that the goods claim
ed to be lost were not in the fac
tory when II was burned. and later
on charged that Mr. Arthur Brown.
former manager Of the Shirt Co,
and former member OF the city
Council. was a liar and that he
had stolen from the Shirt Co But
for the fire. which covered these
thefts. he said Browns THEY
ing would shortly have been dis
covered. Judge Embrey was very
severe on Mr. Brown and his tes-
timony.
Court adjourned for dinner be-
fore Judge Embrey had concluded.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
ATTACKS RAILROADS
Kansas Governor Protests Against
Excessive Valuation.

Excessive Valuation.
Chicago, Oct. Ex-Governor w. X.
subbs. of Kansas, on the witness
stand before the interstate commerce
commission in the freight rate increase
hearing. declared that he could repro
duce. at a profit to himself az a rail-
road contractor. all the main lines 81
railroad in the state at $4,000 a mile,
and for $4,000 a mile less reproduce
the branch lines in the state.
In addition to presenting these esti-
mates as a railroad contractor, the
railroad reproduction figures being
many times as large as his hgures'
Governor Stubbs declared that ne
viewed the railroad situation literally,
but he protested vigorously against
stock manipulation and excessive val
uatlon of properties.
II had a proposition up about four
years ago" said Governor Stubbs, 10
put line $50 miles through the best
part of Kansas, from Belleville TO
Wichita. | agreed to build the ROAD,
furnish the right Of way. lay hardwood
ties and furnish everything for $4,000
a mile. and would have made money
on the Job, but the railroads did not
want H. I think they had an agree
ment and did not want a north and
south line in Kansas
The curse Of the railroad business
in this country is the stock juggling
and the high finance. Stop this higt
finance. Make every dollar of capital
ization represent a dollar invested II
the road and people will fall ovel
themselves to buy railroad stock anS
| bonds"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
500 REWARD, 500

Tne readers Of this paper will be
pleased 10 learn that there j. at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
a constitutional disease, requires con-
stitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting direct
ly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in do
lng lts work. The proprietors have SO
much faith in its curative powers that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that ii fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials. Address:
+. J. CHENEY g. Co.. Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constr
patton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
GAME LAWS
Season Opens November LIST.

Major l.. +. Christian. secretary
OF the Game Protective Association
of Virginia. is devoting much time
to seeing that the laws OF the State
are rigidly enforced.
Under the laws of the State 1t Is
unlawful to shoot or trap any OF the
following at any time: Mocking-
birds. thrush. woodpecker. yellow
hammer. redbird, meadow lark,nigh'
hawk Tor baD. whippoorwill, gull
crane, yulture or buzZard.
Quail and waterfowl cannot be
trapped at any time. and the hunt
ing OF birds or muskrats at night is
inhibited, and no gun with a larger
than Shore is permitted. No hunt-
ing can be done earlier than hali
an hour before sunrise or later than
half an hour after sunset. and all
hunting on Sunday is forbidden.
Robins. grouse. pheasants. quail
partridges and woOdcOck are not "a
be bought or sold at any time at
any place And all persons are
strictly forbidden 10 track or hunt
game OF any kind when there Is
snow on the ground.
Turkey. pheasant, grouse. quail
partridge and woodcOck can be shot
from November lst to February lst
east OF the Blue Ridge Mountains
md from November lst to Decem-
Jcr 31st west Of the Blue Ridge
Mountains
Deer can be hunted from Septem-
jer lst TO December lst
Waterfowl from October 18th 70
Nay lst. and Summer ducks from
August lst to January 1st. Rails,
mud hens. willets and other surf
birds from July goth to January lsi
Robins from February 18th 10
April LIST Hares (rabbits) from
November 1st to February 1st.
Nonresidents can get license 10
hunt In Virginia on the payment OF
1 fee of $40. and they are allowed
% take out OF the State. when ex-
posed to view and tagged with the
lame OF the owner. 80 waterfowl
so quail. 10 pheasants. Q turkey 8
/ deer, 25 willets. an aggregate Of
100 II killed by the possessor. IN
Ter no circumstances can game OF
my kind be shipped by either
freight or express.
Game wardens have been instruct
d to keep close watch for all yi-
jlators of the law. The wardenE
IRE vested with power to make a.
'ests without warrant when they
IRE convinced that the law has
)een violated by any person, and
interference with any officer means
4 fine OF from IS TO $50.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
LETTER FROM HAMPSTEAD
Interesting King George Notes.
Hampstead, Va, Oct. 20, 1910

Hampstead, va, Oct. -, lJlO.
Miss Elsie Snowden, Of Alexandria,
who has been a guest for the past week
of her cousin, Miss Carrie Washington,
has returned.
Schooner Daniels, which has been
loading at "Boyd's Hole" left Oct.
18th with lumber belonging to q. F.
Taylor, shipped to SmOot & Co., Al
exandria.
Miss Margaret Lindsey. Of Freder-
icksburg, is teaching in the family Of
Mr.. John Fitzhugh.
Mrs. w. A. Smoot, who has been
spending a few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
J. f. Jones, Of Hilton, has returned
to Alexandria.
Miss Lula Drinkard, of Washington.
who spent the past week with Miss
Carrie Washington, has returned.
Mr.. w. A. Smoot, Of Alexandria, Is
spending a few days at mis- "Caledon
farm.
There is large three mast vessel
loading at Somerset Beach" with
chestnut ties by +. w. Payne for Messrs.
Spiney, of Washington, to be shipped
to Boston. Mr.. Cecil Hufty, Of Alex
andria, is inspecting the ties.
Miss Lula Marshall is teaching this
session for Mr.. Robert Ashton, Of
Rokely.
Messrs. J. F. Jones, r. H. Stuart
and w. d. Grymes have finished their
fall seeding.
There have been several frosts in
this section. but not enough TO do
damage.
Messrs. Charlie and John Berry gave
delightful oyster supper Monday 10
honor Of Miss Elsie Snowden Music
was rendered by Miss Bessie Washing
ton on the piano; Miss Sue and William
Washington on violin. At late hour
"Home Sweet Home" was sung and
they all left for their homes, wishing
Miss S. would soon return 10 King
George.
Mr.. Lewis Smoot took from Gale
don" farm in August twenty sheep TO
TO his place known az the old Chapman
Farm rear "GlymOnt, - on the Maryland
side Of the Potomac river Ten sheep
got away from him and when found
were across from "Caledon, - near
Riverside, in Charles county, Nd. 1t
looks as though they were trying to
get back to their old home and no doubt
they would if the river was not be-
| tween.
Miss Rosalie Grymes, Of Cedar
Grove" who has been spending the
past few months with her aunt. Mrs.
A. b. Davis. at White Sulphur Springs,
W. Va, will leave there Nov. Sd for
Richmond, where she will be guest Of
Miss Frances Swami, who will be mar
ried about Thanksgiving.
A barge is being loaded with red oak
ties in Machodoc Creek, near Milford
Landing. by Mr.. 3. F. Taylor and In
spector r. A. Bell, for W. S. Embrey,
Of Fredericksburg, TO be shipped to a
northern market.
Mrs. F. c. Fitzhngh was called to
Dover. n. j., to nurse her 1auGhter-in-
law. Mrs. Horace Fitzhugh, who was
threatened with typhoid fever. The
last accounts were that she was doing
well.
Mr.. Marshall Grymes fell out Of a
wagon Saturday and broke his arm, but
is doing well.
Miss Mary S. Grymes, of Cedar
Grove" is guest of Miss Ina Wallace,
in Washington. Miss G. will 60 to
Richmond about Thanksgiving to visit
Miss Lucy D. Swami and attend the
Proctor Swami wedding. which will
take place about that time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
CAROLINE COUNTY INSTITUTE
'esehsrs and Citizens Education Meet
ing To Be Held At Bowling Greer.

ing To Be Held At Bowling Greer.
An educational rally will be held
1t Bowling Green Friday and Sat
Irday. Nov. and 3. beginning al
10 A. n
All teachers, trustees. patrons
nd friends OF education In the
ounty are invited and urged to be
resent. A most attractive pro
ram has been arranged for both
lays. Educational leaders In the
state will make addresses on edu-
,ational themes.
Teachers are instructed by the
District School Boards
lst. To attend their County lnsti-
tute.
9nd. To organize their Sshool
improvement League and 10 see
that delegates are present at this
meeting.
2rd. To use every influence to
have their patrons and friends at
tend.
At 2 ?. M. Friday the County
Teachers Association will reorgan-
ize and elect delegates TO the State
meeting.
At 2 pm. Saturday the representa-
lives of the School Improvement
Leagues will meet for the same
purpose.
An informal conference OF al
the citizens Of Bowling Green ant
patrons of the Bowling Greer
SCHOOL will be held Friday night
7:se p ~.
John Washington.
Division Superintendent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
OUR ASSESSORS C0MPLIMENTtO
Secretary Virginia Tax Commission
Speaks Highly Of Their Work.

The Virginia Tax Commission,
through It's secretary. Mr. Douglas
J. Freeman. from It's headquarters
n Richmond, In a letter commends
he work OF Mr.. A. NJ. Garner, Col.
;. ID. Cole and Mr. Alvin T.Rowe.
ne assessors OF real estate for the
ity OF Fredericksburg. The letter
eads as follows:
Office Virginia Tax Commission,
Richmond, Va. Oct. 2l 1910.
Hr. A. NJ. Garner.
fredericksburg Va
Dear Sir:
am in receipt OF our circular
returned by you with report OF
5ourseIf and Messrs. f. ID. Cole
md A. T. Rowe. beg that you
dll accept my thanks for your an
.wers to those queries and | beg
'urther to take this occasion TO
congratulate you upon the excellent
,hoWing made by the city OF Fred
sricksburg in the present assess
nent. You we're among the first
SCISSORS in the State TO complete
our work and you did It in a man
.er that reflects great credit upon
ourself, your city and the cour
hat appointed you to office. Fred
icksburg Is to be congratulated
pom the record made by her citi
ens.
Very truly yours.
Douglas s. Freeman,
Secretar
his complimentary letter from SC
Ugh a source is highly gratifyint
o the assessors, who were so faith
ul. thorough and painstaking In
heir difficult work, which they sc-
.omplished with so much success
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
SCRIBBLER'S LETTER
Some of His Choice Selections News
Notes.

Stafford {. H.. Va. Oct. 2S. 1910.
The Board OF Supervisors met
last Monday.
In the matter of condemnation
proceedings OF the land OF Page
Taliaferro. the old r. r bed. re
port OF commissioners adopted and
500 ordered paid on a deed Of trust
on said land.
County Treasurer W ID. Reamy
settled in full with the board Tor
county and road levies for year
1909 The board settled in fdll
with l.. r. Colbert. contractor on
the Warrenton road improvement
The protracted meeting at Reg
ester Chapel still continues with
good attendance. There have been
three mourners
Your correspondent unearthed an
an old thing the other day. which
he gives here for the benefit OF
The Free Lance readers. A preach
er In one of our southwestern
States, not being able TO make both
ends meet on his 500 salary and
donations OF catfish, possum and
vegetables. made up his mind 10
go away. and with wet eyes stood
up in prayer meeting to bid good
bye to his congregation and address
ed them thus. Brothers and sis
ters." he said. wiping his eyes on
his red bandanna handkerchief. q
nave called you together tonight to
say farewell. The Lord has called
me to another place | don't
think the Lord loves this people
much, for none OF you seem TO die
He doesn't seem TO want you. and
you don't seem to love each other,
for I've never married any OF you
And | don't think you love me. for
you don't pay me my salary, and
your donations are mouldy fruit
and wormy apples. BY their fruits
ye shall know them And now.
brothers and sisters. am going to
better place. I've been appoint
ed chaplain to the penitentiary
Where | 90 you cannot come. but
go to prepare a place for you
Stafford Lodge |. o. O. F. will
give an entertainment and musical
az the p. o. 5. A. Hall on Thanks
giving night
After considerable rain last
night today is bright and beauti
iul as becomes October.
Mr. r A. Cloe. clerk OF the
school board, passed here today
% inspect the new school build
ing al Brooke This building vii
be when completed an ornament tC
that section OF the county. Your
correspondent has been informed
will cost about s1.700.
Miss Mary r. Waller left hero
yesterday TO spend some time will
her friend. Miss Mathews. in Nor
folk.
The Board Of Supervisors vii
meet again 4th Monday in Novem'
Der, 1910
Anent the political unrest nov
sweeping over the land it woulf
be well for some OF our politician
% read this little poem by Jno. G
Holland
God give us men The time de
mands
Strong minds, true hearts. true
faith and willing hands,
Men whom the lust OF office doe,
not kill.
Men whom the spoils OF office can.
not buy;
Men who possess opinions and a
will:
Men who have honor: men who
will not lie:
Men who can stand before dem.
agogue
And damn his treacherous flatteriei
without winking;
Tall men, sun crowned, who live
above the fog
In public duty and in private think
ing;
For while the rabble with thei'
thumb-wora- creeds.
Their large professions and thei'
little deeds
Mingle in selfish strife; 10 Free
dom weepsi
Wrongs rules the land and wait
ing justice sleepsl"
Scribbler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
FOR DYSPEPSIA
You Risk Nothing by Trying This
Remedy.

We want everyone troubled with
indigestion and dyspepsia to come
TO our store and obtain a box OF
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets. They con
ain BIsmuth-Subnitrate and Pepsin
prepared by a process which de-
selops their greatest power to over
come digestive disturbance.
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets are
very pleasant to take. They soothe
The irritable, weak stomach, streng-
hen and invigorate the digestive
organs, relieve nausea and indiges-
ion, promote nutrition and bring
about feeling of comfort
If you give Rexall Dyspepsia Tab
let's a reasonable trial we will re-
turn your money II you are not
satisfied with the result. three
sizes, rs cents. so cents and Sl.OO
Remember you can obtain Rexall
Remedies only at-The Rexall Store
N. N. Lewis, Main street, Freder'
lcksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
HOW DID IT GET THERE7

Supt. Of Water Works S. B. Quinn,
While with workmen on Washing
on Avenue sewer, noticed a large
rock IL feet under ground. and
when it was dug out it proved TO be
piece Of granite which had been in
tended for some special purpose, as
holes had been drilled in it and there
we're other signs of work on it.
II is a problem as to how the stone
became buried twelve feet under
ground and no one has been able to ex-
nlain il
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
WILL LOCATE IN eResNWLLE, S. C.

Mr.. Everett Compton will leave
next week for Greenyille, s. c.
to take a position in the finishing
room OF the Woolen Mill At thai
place. Mr.. c. had been connected
with the Melville Wooden Mills IL
this city for a number OF years un-
I'll the recent fire. and greatly re
grets that he is compelled to leave
Fredericksburg. Mr.. Compton 2
family will Join him the first OF
the year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
NEGROES WOULD VOTE

For the purpose Of inducing as many
as possible Of the colored men OF tne
Third Congressional District to qualify
themselves as voters, convention VIII
soon be called for organization OF a
league. Headquarters have been estao'
lished in Richmond.
A letter mailed to colored men Of the
district calls attention to the desirablllty
If the members of the race qualifying
for citizenship, until our numerical
strength shall be factor in the affairs
If every locality y
Information as to registration and
payment of poll tax will be furnished
by the officers, but the letter does not
explain how the would-be voters are tC
"get by" the registrars.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
DINING CAR ON FIRE

The northbound train due here
at 1928 p m. Friday was delayed
for nearly an hour at the station
here. The delay was caused BY
the dining car being on fire. The
fire started from the stove in the
front end Of the car Efforts were
made to extinguish the flames al
the station. but this was abandon
I'd, the car cut off and taken back
% the freight yards. The train then
proceeded without II. 55 minutes
late
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
WILL MOVE TO COLONIAL BEEct

DR.. w. z. Marshall will leave
shortly after November 10 to take
charge OF his drug business al
Colonial Beach. his contract will
DR.. X. N. GoOlrick expiring on thai
date. Mr.. Marshall and Br. G.. B
Harrison purchased the drug bust
ness Of the late Dr. Ashton.
Mrs. Marshall will accompany hel
husband to Colonial Beach. where
they will make their home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
REFUSES $4,000 FOR cow
Produces Thousand Pounds Of Butter
in Twelve Months.

w. W. Marsh, Of Waterloo, Iowa,
owner Of Dairy Maid Of Pinehurst, the
champion cow of the world, has refused
$40, 900 for his pet. The offer to pur-
chase was made by Mrs. Truman W.
Brophy, Of Chicago, who raised the
champion and sold her to Mr.. Marsh a
year and a half ago for s., 000
Mrs Brophy maintains a dairy farm
at Norristown, N. j.. where she has
one Of the finest Guernsey herds in the
country. Mr. Brophy does not aim to
conduct the farm for product, her hobby
being to secure the most valuable
Guernsey cows possible for her collec-
ton. Dairy Maid in the last twelve
months has produced 1908 pounds of
butter. The champion is just month
over three years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
VICE CONSUL WISE 70 WED

The engagement Of John Douglas
Wise. vice consul of the United States
to Bordeaux, France, and Miss Moiselle
DeLamothe is announced, the wedding
to take place in about a year. Mr..
Wise is the son of Medical Inspector
]. C. Wise, U. S. NJ, and Mrs. Wise,
of Warrenton, and brother Of Pay
master Henry A. Wise, U. S. n.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
BOYS FOUND STOLEN CLOTHING

Several small schoolboys. playing at
recess on the river bank. back Of the
public school building, found under an
Did stump several pairs boys trousers
and two vests. They were new, the
tags showing sizes. The clothing had
evidently been stolen and the thief,
probably being disappointed in the
.izes, hid them. The boys reported the
find 10 Mr.. J. w. Carver. who took
hem to Supt Hugh 5. Bird. Mr.. Bird
notified one Of the city authorities. The
clothing is in the possession of Sergeant
chichester, who would like the owner
to identify the articles.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
MORE HAIR FOR MEN,
WOMEN, CHILDREN
GoOlrick's Pharmacy Has the Secret
and Gives il to the Readers Of This
Paper.

To properly treat the hair so that it
will grow abundantly and luxuriant-
ly one should first Danish dandruf and
stop falling hair and itching scalp. This
can easily be done with Partisan Sage,
sold by Goorick's Modern Pharmacy
with an absolute guarantee to cure
dandruf, TO stop all falling hair and
itching scalp, or money back.
1t cures dandruif by killing the germs,
and il kills them 50 promptly that the
most skeptlcal give 1t praise.
But Partisan Sage is more than a cure
for dandruff- it will make hair grow on
any head where the hair bulb is not
altogether dead.
And we want every reader Of this
paper 10 know that Partisan Sage is the
most delightful hair dressing in the
world. Ii is so pleasant TO use. and its
effect is 50 invIgoratIng that it causes
the hair TO become lustrous, fascinating
and full Of life.
Large bottles only zoe at Goolrick 5
Modern Pharmacy and druggists every
where. Girl with Auburn hair on every
bottle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
HEIRS FIND HOARD

After a search of several days, the
relatives of Mrs. Mary Brubaker, aged
"a, who died few days ago, found ST.
500 tucked away in a bureau drawer.
Many of the coins bear dates in the
forties and ffties, showing that Mrs.
Brubaker began boarding her money in
m ddle life.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
TO WED

Invitations are out for the mar
riage of Miss Marie Fannon, OF
Alexandria, to Mr.. F. S. Jackson, or
Baltimore. The marriage will take
place Nov. 3.
Miss Fannon was here with the
Elks' Dramatic Club. which gave an
entertainment in the Opera House
for benefit of local Elks. She has
number of friends In thic city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01

IN the Clerks Office of the Circuit
/ court of the county Of King George
I on the 9th day Of October, 1910.
Lizzie Williams, plaintiff, against John
Williams, defendant.
In Chancery.
The object of this suit is TO Obtain
for the plaintiff from the defendant a
divorce a yinculo matrimonii. And an
affidavit having been made and filed
that the defendant, John Williams, is
not resident Of the State Of Virginia, II
is ordered that he do appear here with
in Is days after due publication hereof,
and DO what may be necessary to pro
tect his interest in this suit. And i Is
further ordered that copy hereof be
published once a week for four success
siye weeks in The Free Lance, news
paper published in the city Of Freder-
icksburg, and that copy be posted a.
the front door of the courthouse OF this
county on or before the next succeed
ing rule day from the date hereof.
Teste:
f. c. S. Hunter, Clerk.
Hunter & Tayloe, p. q.
A copy-Teste:
F. c. S. Hunter, Clerk.
ollw4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
MR.. WEST BUYS sTAUNTON PAPER

Mr. Harold E. West, connected
with the Baltimore Sun for ~
years, has secured control OF the
staunton Dispatch and News, a
morning paper.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-11-01
BUYS SPoTSYLvANlA FARM

Mrs. Mary Sylvester and family,
of Binghamton. N. Y, has bought
farm OF so acres OF the Long
property, near Screamerville. and
have moved there to reside.