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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-07
EGGS FOR MATCHING

From Prize Winners. S. C. White.
Buff and Brown Leghorns. Sl.0O for Is
eggs, 81 90 for 35 eggs, $3.50 for 80
eggs. John l.. Brooks, Vienna Poultry
Yards, fredericksburg, Va.
a2l2m m3ls2
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-07

The Supreme Court Of Appeals will
begin its summer term at Wytheville
on May 81.
VIM. D. Fitzhugh. aged 50. one Of
the wealthiest farmers of Culpeper
county. died a; his home Thursday of
diabetes. He Is survived by four sons
and six daughters.
A spraying demonstration. one of a
series of meetings being held in the fruit
belt of the State, under the auspices of
the Virginia Horticultural Society. was
held Thursday in the orchard Of Prof.
W b. Atwood. at Stonehenge. near
Charlottesville.
Invitations are out for the marriage
of Miss Elizabeth Winter Jones. daugh-
ter of DR.. and Mrs. Thomas Marshall
Jones, of Alexandria. TO Richard Henry
Carter Beverly. Of Fauquier county.
The ceremony will take place at the
home Of the brides parents. on the
evening Of May p.
Married by Rev. Thos. r. Grimsley
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Burnett
Miller in Culpeper, April 18th at noon.
Miss Lucy +. Vowel. daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Locke Vowel. Of Cedar
Grove, TO Mr.. John Lewis Inskeen
MIR. and Mrs. Inskeep left for a North
ern bridal trip. They will reside near
Winfrey.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-07

Representative Carlin is to have
hsh fry. Having successfully caught
denomination without opposition
or expense the Alexandria congress-
man doubtless feels himself pretty
good angler and wants to show his
friends.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-07
RooseveIt's Peace Plans.

Peace is generally good in itself.
but 1t is never the highest good unless
il comes as the handmade OF right
eousGcss.
i ask other nations to do only what
| should be glad to see my own ma
ton do.
An really CIVILIZED communities
should have effective arbitration treat
les among themselves. believe that
these treaties can cover almost all
questions liable TO arise between such
nations
Establishment OF sufficient mum
Der of these treaties would 20 a long
way toward creating a world opinion
which would finally find expression in
the provision OF methods to forbid or
punish any violation.
There is the further development
OF The Hague tribunal. OF the work of
the conferences and courts at The
Hague. The American government
has more than once tentatively sug
gested methods for completing the
Court Of Arbital Justice.
Something should be done as soon
as possible to check the growth OF
ornaments. especially naval arma.
ments. by international agreement
1T would be a master stroke II
those great powers honestly bent on
peace would form a Leag1e of Peace.
not only to keep the peace among
themselves. but to prevent. by free
II necessary. its being broken by
others"
The occasion was the chief feature
OF Colonel Roosevelt's visit to Norway
and one OF the most notable OF his
European tour. Copies OF the address
had been distributed in advance
among the press. and the views OF
the former president will be published
in every country of Europe
Colonel Roosevelt's discourse was
made with something OF the solemnity
OF a religious service in the larges,
auditorium of Christiania. the Ma.
tional theater. in the presence of King
Haakan. TIE queen. members of the
cabiAet am parliament. and hundreds
OF the most progressive AID influential
personalities OF the kingdom.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-07
WANTED

BY a good capable young man, posi-
ton as clerk. Address, w. B., care of
Inc Free Lance. lm7-2tsm6-lt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-07
Voice Shows Great Strain.

AS he proceeded Colonel Roose.
velt's voice plainly showed the effect
OF the strain to which IL has been
subjected by the daily speechmaking
since March /. II failed him several
times. and toward the close OF his ad-
dress. which was delivered with un-
usual em1Aasis. he had difficulty in
making himself heard. lie consulted
a throat specialist who suggested
a rest from speaking as the best
remedy. Nevertheless. the former
president continued his set speech TO
its end.
Having admitted the limitations 10
the work for international peace. Col
onel Roosevelt set forth how. in his
judgment. the cause could be ad.
vaneed. In the first place there
should be effective arbitration treaties
between really civilized communitics
Then there should be devoiepmea:
OF the The Hague tribunal. OF the
work of the conferences and courts at
The Hague. and he held up the United
States supreme court as a model.
In the third place. a way should be
found to check the growth OF arma.
ments. and finally it would be a mas
ter stroke for the powers TO establish
a League OF Peace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-07
Potomac, Frederlcks-
burg and Piedmont
Railroad
TINE TABLE No. Is.

Connections at Fredericksburx with r., r q p
r. r. and Maryland. Delaware and Virginia Rail-
way Co. At Orange with Southern r. r. and
Chesapeake a Ohio R. X.
The emily line to the ChancelIorsvlIls and Wilder
meas Bettlehelds-
Eastern Standard Tine Daily except Sunday.
NJ MASTELLER- Supezinterfent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-07
headquarters For
Building Materials.

| keep all kinds of North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber, dressed and un-
dressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash. Doors.
and Blinds, Lime, Cement, Calcine
Plaster, Plastering Hair, Building and
Paving Brick, Tin and Iron Roofing.
Cut and Wire Nails, all kinds Ready
Mixed Paints and Dry Paint, Linseed
OIL, Turpentine, Fryer Varnish and
Lewis White Lead. Paint Brushes of
all kinds Window Glass and Putty,
Builders Hardware of all kinds, Tar
Roofing, Sheathing Paper and Fire
Brick.
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. E. d. Cole.
Agent for sale OF bricks of Fred
ericksburg Brick Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-07
WOOL WANTED

Highest cash price paid for wool.
j. X. Rawlings & Son.
lm7-2m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-07
III TOMAC r. r.

NorthwArd-L Leave daily GIL, SIS. e:42 local.
7.06. s,f6 1923 local m: la. $50 local FOL
1909 D. m.
Southward-Leave $50 m daily. A. C. L. train,
SOS week days. local. 9.2i a m daily local:
liss2 m daily, s. A. l. train; lis D. m. daily.
fast train for Richmond: So p m daily. A. c.
m. daily. local; SIS p m daily, 8. A. L. train:
l1:si .. m daily. A. C. l. train.
Local from Richmond arrives ais o. m week
days
Local from Washington arrives 100 D. m. daily.
Arrivals and departures not guaranteed.
w. p. Taylor. Traf1c Manager.
c. c. Cor. Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-07
HERE is YOUR OPPORTUNITY.

Fine prices paid for country hams,
bacon, calves, lambs, chickens, eggs
and country produce in general.
Harris 4 Bro,
lapl4-6m fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-07
MONEY TO LOl

In sums to suit on good security. Ap-
ply to Lee ]. Graves. attorney ltf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-07
REAL ESTATE WANTED

We have buyers for real estate on
Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers.
List your property with US at once.
=. Piedmont Real Estate Agency,
Il Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-07
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums of $500 and upwards, real
estate security. Apply to Chichester &
chichester. ATTORNEYS. Ia II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-07

25-horsepower Ajax boiler and 20
Ajax engine. An ideal saw
mill outfit. Mrs. Mary j. Roach. Fred
ericksburg, Va. plain
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-07
BOTTLE BABIES

and babies of all ages must be protect
ed against hot weather ills. Hot
weather is hard on babies, anyway. but
nine-tenths of the danger may be avoid
ed by using care in selecting foods,
bottles and simple. natural preventive
medicines. We carry a full line of hot
weather goods for babies. and YOUR
baby ought to have the benefit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-07
Nymat S. Sacrey

Undertaken and Embalmer
No. 719 Main St, Freder-
icksburg, Va Phone 90.
Across from Exchange Hotel
and next to Western Union
office. Telegraph and tele-
phone orders receive prompt
attention. Open day and
night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-07
Headquarters For All
Kinds of Leather

Sole Leather. Sides, Strips and Blocks
either Hemlock or Oak.
harness Leather, Betting and Lacing,
all sizes.
Call Skins and Blacksmith Aprons.
We don't handle anything but the best
All guaranteed to give perfect satisiac-
ton 80 to prices. etc. n
John 6. l1urkamp Co.
DR.. b. N. zCKENRODE, DENTI ST
office bours 81 and 2 TO 8; Office Main
street. over 0oolrick's drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-07
VIRGINIA NEWS

The Supreme Court Of Appeals will
begin its summer term at Wytheville
on May 81.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18
CAUSE FOR THANKSGIVING.

Now that a sort Of birdseye view
of the seasons crop operations can be
had 1T is clear that the effects Of the
widely extended midsummer drought
were not SO serious as anticipated.
While the yield Of small grains was
materially reduced in some sections.
not in a couple of decades has grain
quality been better than that harvest
ed in the season just closed, while in
many sections the yield also was all
that could be desired. The great sta
pie, corn, is up to record levels i'm the
matter Of yield. while an unusually
long ripening season will insure an ex-
cellent quality. II seed corn in abun-
dance and of excellent terminating
powers is not on hand next spring Ii
will not be chargeable to the weather
or Providence. but to carelessness In
storing In a damp place. Instead OF po-
tatoes going to the two dollar mark. as
seemed likely the first week of August
when they were $1.4O. the late rains
came just In time. and hundreds
of fields from which little return was
expected yielded bountiful crops, and
prices for the producers are now hang.
ing around so cents. Whatever earlier
promise Of field and garden may have
been, there will be the usual real
grounds for rejoicing ut Thanksgiving
time, while in a vast majority OF
households there will be the conven.
t1onal trimmings Of turkey. or fit sub.
stitute. and plum pudding and cram
berry sauce. AS the day is celebrated
II should prove reminder Of the
blessing Of living in a land of prodi.
gal fertility. of favorable climatic con.
ditions and an economic order which
makes it possible for the laborer as q
general rule TO reap a fair return for
his seasons labOrS.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18
A TIMELY BULLETIN.

AT the close of a season when forest
fires have exacted the heaviest toll in
forest wealth, buildings and human
life in many years the bulletin recently
put in print by Chief Forester Graves
is very timely, treating, as it does, of
forest fires and the best methods Of ef-
fective control. After stating that.
while the conditions can never be elm
mated which make forest fires posi-
bic, they can be largely prevented and
the damage kept down to very small
amount Mr.. Graves says:
"a careful supervision Of patrol dur
ing the dry season Is one OF the most
important measures i'm organized for.
est protection. This makes possible
carrying out one of the most funda.
mental principles i'm fire protection
namely, detecting fires and attacking
them In their incipiency." After point
ing out the value or lookouts. tele
phone and signal communication and
the several methods of control the for
ester continues: THE principles d
fighting forest fires are essentially the
same as those recognized i'm fighting
fires IN cities, the following points be
ing of great Importance: First, quicl
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18

arrIvaI ar TTe: Secona. an aCecuaTe
force: third, proper equipment: fourth
q thorough organization of the fighting
crew. ara. 9Th. skill ii attacking anC
fighting the fires The efficiency OF
fire fighting crew depends very large
" on its skill and experience, and
particularly on the skill and experience
OF the man directing the work. It Is
not only a matter of knowing how to
assign each man where his work will
be most effective. but judgment must
be exercised i'm determining the gen.
eral method Of attack. This will de-
pend unOn the character of the forest.
the condition of the atmosphere and
strength and direction Of the wind
Surface fires may be extinguished by
beating. by throwing loose earth on
them and by other methods. but when
under Roadway the heat is SO in
tense that ii is impossible to meet 1t
directly. One method under such cir
cumstances is to direct the course of
the fire. The attack Is made on the
sides near the front. separating the
forward portion of the fire from the
main wings. A part Of the crew at
tacks the forward part, and others run
down and extinguish the wings. The
front of the fire attacked from the
sides is forced gradually and constant
ly into a narrow path. Usually the
front can be directed toward some
cleared space. stream or other fire bar
rier. This plan of giving direction to
a fire has often been successfully car
ried out when the fighting crew has
been too small for q direct attack. In
case Of fires which have gained head
way and are moving rapidly back fir
ing is often necessary, but this method
should be used only when absolutely
necessary. In such cases a point
should be selected in front Of the fire
from which to set the new fire. This
must be a point where it is safe to
start q back fire. such as road, fire
line, stream or other barrier. The
leaves should be ignited at intervals of
from five feet to Il rod covering a dis
lance not greater than the estimated
width of the head of the fire. The small
fires meet and form d continuous line,
eating back against the wind. A part
of the crew is stationed across the
road or other break to eXtinguish small
fires started from the back fires. This
usually stops the head Of the main fire,
when the wings can be put out in the
ordinary manner" The bulletin con-
cludes with the statement that "a fire
is never out until the last spark is eX-
tinguished. AZ often Il log or snag will
smolder unnoticed after the flames
have apparently been consumed. only
to break out afresh with rising wind.
After the fire fighting crew has left the
ground it is always well to assign at
least one man to patrol the edge Of
the burnt area until it is certain that
the fire is entirely OUT
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18
Killed, 3,S04: Injured, S2,374.

Washington, Nov. I.-"Killed 1904;
injured, S2,374." This is the casualty
record of the railroads in the United
States during the year ended June 80
last, according to the Interstate
Commerce Commission today. IT IL
an increase Of 1913 in the number
killed and 18.454 in the number in
jured over the previous years fig
ures.
There were 1851 collisions, killing
1873 people and injuring 1855 and
damaging railroad property $4,629,2 79.
In the years 500 derailments $40
persons we're killed and 4,814 injured.
During the last three months Of the
year the total killed or injured was
20,650.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18

A hen which has q record Of close to
$50 eggs, whose case has lately been
reported i'm agricultural papers, per-
sists during the winter months In roost-
Ing in a cold but we'll ventilated
scratching shed when the warmer hen
house Is available as shelter for the
night. Quite likely her vigor and
healthy constitution are In part due to
the fresh air she thus gets In generous
quantities.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18

With one pound of corn worth four
pounds of potatoes in point of feeding
value, a bushel of potatoes would be
worth as feed just one-fourth of the
price of bushel of corn. Were this
60 cents the ttebers would be worth
for feeding purposes 10 cents. Pota-
toes make an excellent ration for hogs
and when fed should be given in
ration of about twenty pounds Of po-
tatoes to ten Of corn. with pound Of
tankage to furnish the needed protein.
IL the corn is fed ground the tankage
should be mixed with it and the pota-
toes fed raw. or all may be cooked and
mixed IL one Is fixed for IL.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18

During the year 1908 it cost the gov
eminent S2,526,O9S, or IL cents per
acre, to administer and protect the 14S
national forests in the nineteen states
and territories and Alaska. OF the
above amount $592.169 was spent for
improvements Of a permanent charac-
ter, including the construction of 3.4OO
miles OF trails, 100 miles Of wagon
roads. 5000 miles of telephone lines
and 40 miles of fire lines.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18

To an exceptional degree hog raisers
OF the country have sustained fewer
losses from hog cholera or plague the
past year than for long time past.
The situation Is doubtless due to the
high prices of corn, moderate feeding
of immature corn last fall, but per-
haps more than all to greater care in
the matter of providing sanitary quar-
tiers and giving intelligent care, while
the prompt incubation of affected
herds with the new hog serum has
quite likely headed off epidemics in
many localities
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18

The Chinese or golden pheasant has
proved an exception to the general rule
that imported game birds have not
thriven under conditions which prevail
in the United States. In the instance
mentioned. however, the mild climate
prevailing on the Pacific slope has fur
nished very congenial home for the
oriental bird. and it is increasing in
numbers rapidly under the laws which
have been passed for its protection.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18

The chief defect with this socialis-
tic idea that NIL property oug.:t to be
divided equally Is that If it were thus
distributed tonight by tomorrow night
there would be large number Of wit
less. imprOvident. shiftless chaps who
had squandered all they had and
would be asking for another distribu-
ton or hanging around at their neigh
bors' back doors. asking for a hand
out
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18

There is no particular connection be-
tween the manure spreader and the
telephone. yet both have had whole
lot to do with making farm work more
endurable and life ON the farm more
CHEEKY and enjoyable.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18

1t is estimated that foods and fresh
cts in the United States do damage
totaling fully S1OO,OOO.OOO annually.
Doubtless a part of this loss is I'M
avoidable. All too great part. how
ever, is traceabIe to the wanton strip
ping and denuding of vast forest areas
on creek and river watersheds Tn
fortunately the -reforestation-
can only be effected by slow and
tedious process which will call for
much faith and painstaking labor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18

In ATTITUDES where the snowfall iG
not usually heavy and the winter
weather severe it will be better for the
lawn grass if the leaves are allowed
to lie during the winter as they fail
from the trees.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18


no pracucaI present more tnan y kIrcn-
en- cabinet. which ST. will uSe every
day i'm the year and which will save
much time ard many Steps. There are
other conreniences which may be n
el1ded i'm the kitchen economy. but the
three named viii - long way to-
ward simplifying the work.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18

A soil supplied with humus Is not
only richer and better suited to pro-
ducing plant growth than one that LIZ
not but holds the moisture which it
receives far better and does not pack
or bake.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18

An observing chap down In Rhode
ISland-we think 1t is-claims to have
noticed that hen housed near some
pigeons gradually laid smaller and
smaller eggs until they were but little
larger than those Of the pigeons. He
thinks it IN case Of imitation and u
bad environment and has decided to
confine her near the geese to see IL he
can get her TO reverse the process.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18

BlacklpG in Il disease which usually
affects calves and young stock only.
1T is incurabIo by any treatment
known AT present. but may DO prevent
ed by vaccination. IL job that should be
performed by Il competent veterina-
ran.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18

Iii the herd bull OH the farm was
called on more often than he Is to
furnish motor power which is often
supplied by wind or gasoline he would
not only more fully meet his owners
expectations a. progenitor Of healthy
offspring, but would be far more civil
and gentle and safer to have around.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18

lit liz said that thousand colonies OF
bees are called into service annually
in the cucumber greenhouses of Mas
Gachusetts to carry the fertilizing pol
len from blossom to blossom.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18

There is little excuse that can be
made for the tyre Of ShiftIessness and
tho USE Of good part of the worth
Of the winter fire drying out green
wood that ought to have been cured
and seasoned iii the summer sun.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18

When alkalis are present in the soil
of aelnialid sections il quantities
which will cause trouble when water
Is applied on the land the fact is often
Indicated by the presence Of the grease
wood. while the presence of the creo-
sote bush is usually accepted as evil
dence that alkali Is not present In
harmful quantities.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18
DRESSED IN BLACK AND YELLOW"

Not Football Colors'' but the color OF the car
toon containing Foley's Honey and Tar the best
and safest cough remedy for all coughs and COLDS.
the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar In . yellow
cartoon with black letters. For sale ~ shaw
Drug Co.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18

Now that the leaves will soon be or
the apple and other fruit trees IL LIZ a
good idea to make tour Of inspection
for the purpose of boiling up any
splits In the trunks or big limbs as
we'll as painting over scars left by
heavy pruning I'm order to prevent
checking and decay OF the exposed
wood
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18

In the enthusiasm Of the very
wholesome and cOmmendable "back
to the land" movement which Is just
now receiving a good deal Of attention
1t may be in point to suggest that a
large measure OF success will hardly
be achieved in a tillage of the soil or
i'm horticultural lines by those who
through lack Of brains, initiative or
energy have made q dismal failure of
every other business enterprise in
which they have embarked. The re-
turns from agricultural and allied pur-
suits are generous. but only In proper
ton to intelligent, persistent and well
directed effort. The realm of agricul-
ture N no place for weaklings or in
competentS.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-11-18

That the Plymouth Rock breed still
ranks as the most popular fowl in the
United States is shown in the report
Of the secretary of the American Poul-
try association for the year 1909. which
states that in the poultry shows of
that year there were 1900 entries Of
Plymouth Rocks. 10000 Wyandottes
and 5000 Leghorns, with Rhode Is
land Reds and Orpingtons ranking
next In order. It IS likely that these
lexhibit entries are fairly representa-
tive of the total number Of these sew
eral varieties kept in the country.