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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-07
The Business Situation.

| GRAFTON.
The Business Situation.
In speaking OF the business sltua'
tion, the president said:
ut is OF course impossible to ex-
pect that the famous growth Of trade
shall continue in the proportion in
which we have seen expand during
the last few years. and it is reason
able to suppose that at some time
within the next decade there will be
some reaction or some financial strin-
gency or perhaps a financial panic.
Nevertheless the progress that has
been made is real and substantial.
There may be halt; there may be a
scaling OF values. but these we have
had from time TO time, followed by a
recovery which indicated only a mo-
mentary lapse"
His Views OF journalism.
or the profession of journalism the
president said
"The increase in intelligence and
discrimination of the people has In
one way largely modified the power OF
the press. The editorial writer's have
by no means ouch influence upon pop
ular view as they had In days gone by.
Newspapers are taken more for the
news they contain than for the advice
as TO the lessons which should be
drawn from II The people make more
allowance now for the bias of the pa
per than they ever did before.
THE reputation OF paper for ac-
curacy and veracity is generally well
known as the reputation OF a mem
Der of the community.
There are some newspapers that
seek to effect their purposes and con-
troll opinion by an attempted misrep-
resentation or suppression Of the facts
in respect to matters attracting public
attention. But in the end they do not
prevail
For IL the standards set by some
of the most successful of the newspa-
pers in lack of truth, in coarseness
and In unfairness Of criticism. shall
not improve in the next generation, 1t
will vindicate the pesslmists Of today.
Condemnation Of Undertaking.
81 refer to a class of newspapers
and OF magazines that are properly
criticised as "muckrakers, that rely
for their circulation on the vicious and
unfounded attacks upon the honesty
and upright character and. patriotic
motives of men in public life. and upon
those conspicuous and prominent gen.
orally.
"This undertaking Is an outgrowth
and probably the unavoidable after
math OF laudable and necessary at
tack upon abuses which had shown
themselves In a form Of corporate
greed and control OF politics.
"It was necessary to have house
cleaning in this regard. and Mr.. Roose-
velt led the movement and much has
been accomplished in clarifying bust
ness and political methods.
But this undertaking episode will
pass. Indeed, | hope 1t is passing, and
for the best Of reasons, because the
people are beginning 10 see what 1t
really is, and are refusing to be iniu-
enced by 1t, and thus are not making
the contributions to the pockets OF
the muckrakers. which is their only
motive for conducting their business"
Mr.. Taft said of business pursuits
that there is as much room today for
At men as there ever was. He then
spoke Of the openings in the various
professions and the opportunities they
offer.
From this place the president went
to Detroit, where he was the guest OF
the Chamber of Commerce.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-07
ERICKsBURa, VA. TUESDAY, JUNE Z, 1910.
ITEMS FROM STAFFORD STORE
Store Store. Va. June 3.


A severe wind, rain and hail storm
with thunder and lightning, visited oui
section this morning, followed by q
cold. north wind, which made fire
comfortable, and overcoats are again
in demand this June 3.
All growing crops seem to be at q
standstil, although Stafford seems to
be ai,s;-.l, &c SrrtGylvania, as new pota'
toes are being used here and have been
for the past ten days or more, alsc
many peas are plentiful. Gathering
cherries is the order Of the day now
The trees are loaded with fine fruit.
Mrs. Bertie Bolts and two children,
Richard and Dorothy, are visiting rela'
tives in Washington.
Miss Bessie Combs, who has beer
spending the winter with her aunt
Mrs. Virgie Grinnan, of Orange, and
attending the Orange High School. has
returned to her home at Oak Shade.
Miss Fairfax Bolts has been attend
ing school at Morrisyille and is expect
ed home next week.
Mrs. Stella Wamsley returned Tues
day from a pleasant visit to her sisters
in Washington.
Mrs. Cora Bridwell and little daugh-
ter. Miss Florrie, who have been visit
ing relatives in Washington, have re-
turned. Miss Florrie suffered with
rising on her foot, which spoiled the
pleasure of her trip for her.
Mrs. Miles Abel continues extremely
i'll at her home near here and but little
hope is entertained for her recovery.
She has five small children.
Mr.. r. NJ. Jones spent the night OF
the second with relatives at this place.
Mrs. Turner Herndon and son, Milton,
are visiting her daughter. Mrs. h. r.
Mcclure, at Herndon.
Mr.. Turner Herndon had a severe
hurt while loading lumber, but is i'm
proving under the medical care Of DR..
Sneed. He is visiting relatives at
Quantico.
Miss Cleo b. Faulconer is visiting
her cousin. Miss Bessie Lee Herndon.
Mrs. Olivia Bridwell and grand
daughter, Miss Nina Bridwell, Of this
this place, are visiting relatives In
Washington.
MIR. Earl Bridwell has accepted a
position with the Corby Bread Co., OF
Washington.
A number of farms have changed
owners in the past few weeks. Stat
ford land seems to be in demand, Mr..
Allegar, Mr.. l.. A. Cooper, Tom Will
liams and others having sold their
farms.
Mr.. Willie Brown, who has been
visiting his aunt, Mrs. Annie Brown,
has returned to his home in West Vir-
ginia.
Mr.. Mobe Sutherland died at his
home near Shacklett May "a. He
leaves one daughter, Mrs. Joe Sincox.
He was a good man, highly respected
by all who knew him.
We are sorry to hear Of the illness of
Mr.. Asbury Evans, of Onville, and
wish him a speedy recovery.
F. |. b.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-07
scRIBBLtR'S NOTES FROM STAFFORD
Stafford c. H.. June Bird.

Mrs. VIM. A. Morton, of Washington,
spent Friday here visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. c. A. Bryan.
Miss Louise N. Berrey left here last
night for Slate Mills, Rappahannock
county, where she will visit her aunt,
Mrs. Annie Hudson.
The Ebenezer dramatic club gave an
entertainment here last night at the T..
O. S, of A. hall. The parts were well
rendered and gave much enjoyment to
the audience, numbering about 200.
The family of DR.. R.J. Payne arrived
in ''old Stafford this week for their
summer sojourn at Garrisonville, from
their winter home in the Burg.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. +. Blackburn have
rented the rectory near Aqua church
and have settled down near their old
home. Like the proverbial hare, 'One
who has once shifted the air of Stafford,
either by birth or sojourn, must c EN-
return to the happy hunting grounds
one or more times.
Thos. Wallace, commissioner OF reve-
nue., paid the Clerk office visit today
on legal business.
Ram and hail was meeted out TO us
/ this a. nj. with bountiful hand, altho
at this place no harm was done, but IN
and around Andrews chapel it is re-
ported gardens were destroyed, fruit
] stripped from the trees, and havoc
/ wrought generally. 'Tis said 1.-THE way
of the transgressor is hard, so some OF
our friends must look to their short
comings.
'Tis reported here that when the
average young man of the locality goes
to the ancient city of Alexandria for a
spree and gets il, upon his return TO
| this land OF dryness, and his friend John
I Barleycorn leaves him by the wayside,
to quench the burning following his
exhilaration and to quiet his nerves, Wine
of Cardui, essence of lemon, vanilla,
peppermint, and last, but not least,
japanese Oil, which is said TO be so hot
J that you can feel the heat outside OF
the bottle, is used to restore his average
equilibrium.
Whooping cough is still raging here.
Hardly family has escaped.
'''Twas a cough that carried him off
And twas coffin they carried him OIL
in.
This is not original
Miss Florence Clark, of Brooklyn, ~.
Y, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs.
F. L. Clark, near here.
Miss Mary r. Green arrived here
this p. m. from Clifton Forge, where
she has been visiting her brother, Rev
Ivan NJ. Green.
Jno. S. Martin, of the Navy Yard,
Washington, spent Sunday and Monday
here visiting the family of Clerk Bryan.
Mr.. NJ. has the prospect Of being ap-
pointed paymaster's clerk in the Navy.
Mr.. Thos. Woodward, of Washing
ton, spent Decoration Day with his
mother near here.
Mrs. Jno. Woodard took trip to
Washington this week to take her little
daughter. Mary, to a hospital there Tor
an operation on her eyes.
Scribbler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-07
Potomac, Fredericks-
burg and Piedmont
Railroad.
TINE TABLE No. Is.

Connections at Frederieksburs with r., y. q p
way Co At Orange with Southern r r. and
Chesapeake q Ohio r. r.
The only line to the Chsneellorsviils and Wilder
ness Battlehelds.
EastsFn Standard Tine. Daily except Sunday,
n. MASTELLER. supsrinteudent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-07

HERE is YOUR OPPORTUNITY.
Fine prices paid for country hams,
bacon, calves, lambs, chickens, eggs
and country produce in general.
Harris & Bro,
lapl4-6m Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-07
RAPS MUCK RAKE"
Taft ReSents UnfOundedAt.
taCkS on Officials.
HIS VIEWS ON JOURNALISM
President Praises Colonel Roosevelts
Attitude Against Undertaking"
and Gave Ada Students Ad.
vice on Professions.
HIS VIEWS ON JOURNALISM

Ada, O., June 4.-President Taft IN
an address to the graduating class OF
the Ohio Northern university discuss
ed the opportunities and limits OF the
various professions and business pur'
suits.
The law. the ministry. medicine
teaching. journalism. farming and
modern industrial conditions all we're
treated.
In discussing journalism. Mr.. Taft
condemned undertaking" and said he
believed this unjust phase Of newspa'
per activity would soon be thing OF
the past He praised Rooseyelt's cru
sade against muckrakers.
He denounced socialism, but said 1t
Is one OF the problems that will have
to be considered during the next gen.
GRAFTON.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-07
KNOCKED OUT BY EULL
Father and Son In Serious Condition
Following Fight With Animal.


Utica, N. Y, June 4.-Charles Jew
ett an Orisky Falls farmer, and his
son Earl are in a serious condition.
following an encounter with mad
dened bull. The elder Jevett was
gored by the animal and sustained in
ternal injuries which it is feared may
result fatally; his son had several OF
his ribs broken and was otherwise mu-
tilated. The bull hrst attacked the
younger Jewett. whose cries brought
his father to the scene. The latter at
tempted to beat the animal on with
clubs, when the bull charged upon
him, tossing him in the air, and when
he struck the ground trampled upon
him. A shepherd dog came upon the
scene and attacked the legs OF the
animal, and by its continual biting
took the attention OF the bull from its
victims SO they we're able to escape
certain death.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-07

COMMONWEALTH of Virginia. In
I the Clerks office Of the Circuit
~ court of the county of Caroline on
the 2Oth day Of May, 1910. W. G.
Duval and Ruth E. Duval, his wife,
plaintiffs, against Sydney S. Duval and
Lille f. Duval, his wife, defendants.
The object of this suit is to partition
certain real estate in Caroline county,
Va, owned by the above parties JOINT
ly. And an affidavit having been made
and filed that the defendant, Lille +.
Duval. is not resident of the State OF
Virginia, it is ordered that she do ap-
pear here within fifteen days after due
publication hereof, and do what may be
necessary to protect her interest in
this suit. And it is further ordered
that a copy hereof be published once
week for four successive weeks in The
Free Lance, a newspaper published in
the city of Fredericksburg, Va, and
that a copy be posted at the front door
of the courthouse of this county on or
before the 9th day of June, 1910, that
being the next succeeding rule day
after this order was entered.
Teste:
E. r. Coghill, Clerk.
By T. C. Valentine, Deputy Clerk.
A copy-Teste;
T. C. Valentine, Deputy Clerk.
w. E. Ennis, p. q.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-07
POISON IN COFFEE
Three In Family III Critical Condition
Frbnn Paris Green.

Three In Family III Critical Condition
From Paris Green.
York, Pa. June 4.-Three members
of the household of Jacob Miller. a
farmer living near Broadbeck's post
office, in Codorus township. we're poi
soned by drinking paris green In their
coffee served at breakfast, and they
are in a critical condition.
Those who drank OF the poisoned
beverage are Mrs. Miller. forty years
old: one of her children, about six
years old, and Melvin Young, a hire
ling. aged about sixteen
Suspicious have been aroused OF an
attempt to murder and the police are
conducting an investigation.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-07
GIBSON -MERRYMAN

On June End an impressive marriage
ceremony was performed at the resi-
dence of Rev. Mr.. Outwaters, in Wash
ington, the contracting parties being
Mr.. VIM. A. Gibson. of Washington,
and Mrs. M. f. Merryman. of King
George county, Va. The bride was at.
tired in steel gray suit with hat and
gloves 10 match. They left for short
stay in Baltimore, and on their return
will reside in Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-07
VOL. XIV, NO. 54.

10000 yards of New Mating. Direct i'm
portations. The price tempted us and we
bought too much. To unload we have cut the
price right in the beginning of the season Some
beautiful new designs. The highest grade
goods ever shown on this market.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-07

State of Ohio, city of Toledo, Lucas
county, So.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner Of the firm Of F. j.
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City Of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY,
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of Decem-
Der, A. ID. 1886
A. w. GLEASON,
(Seal.) Notary Public. (
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
tion
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-07
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums to suit on good security. "A
ply TO LeeJ. Graves, attorney
La Junta tribune., 1910-05-28
Presbyterian Aid.

The ladies OF the Presbyterian Aid
Society were entertained Thursday af-
ternoon at the home OF Mrs. c. A.
Beerbohm on Cimarron avenue, the
occasion being in the nature OF a
farewell reception to half dozen
members OF the organization who are
soon to leave for climes that they
hope will prove as congenial as those
of La Junta.
A very pleasant afternoon was
spent by the ladies in the social con
yentionalities so dear 10 the female
heart divine, and toothsome refresh
ments We're served, The honorees
OF his festive occasion were Mes
danes Lowe, Allen, Prosch, Knox.
Curtis and Snowden.
La Junta tribune., 1910-05-28

Miss Helen Snowden leaves Mon
uaS for her home in Cedar Falls,
Iowa.
Mrs c. Jameyson is enjoying a
short visit from her sister, Mrs. b. NJ.
La ,hrop, OF Colorado Springs.
Mrs. Palmer and three children. Of
sasuache, Colo, We're recent guests
OF Rev G. A, Morley and family
Miss Curtis, accompanied by her
grandmother, Mrs. Hunt, will leave
next Monday for their home in Wav.
erly Mo
Miss Georgia Shropshire, the popu-
lar teacher of the department of
music in our public schools, leaves
this morning for her home in Kan.
sas City, Mo-, to remain during the
summer vacation.
;. Dunkin sold his moving picture
SHOW IN the La Junta Theater the
first OF the week TO II. II. Bourne,
"hu "N ldtltf mas also resumed tne
mahagemcnt of the theater for the
regular circuit MIR. Dunkin leaves
today for Haysville. Kan, to visit rel
auNes and later expects to 20 to Ia
coma Wash. to locate permanently.
I'll. contract for the remodelling
of The two upper stories of the Com.
mer .ul College building into home
for lar commercial department of our
publ,c schools was let Thursday and
work s to be commenced at once
The contract for the remodellng was
let To J.. w. Warner for s5.07i, and
for he plumbing and heating to
John Johnson for $3.50.
La Junta tribune., 1910-05-28
"A Pale Blue Shower"

On last Saturday afternoon, at the
home OF Mrs. T. j. Cook, Miss Flor
ence Cook. Miss Clarice Cook and
Mrs. r. j. Cook were the hostesses
10 number of invited guests hon
oring Miss Curtis.
The affair was in the nature OF a
shower" and departed from the
usual custom of such affairs in that
1t was not especially linen" show
er. Gifts need not to be of linen,
but must be in blue or In blue and
white-hence the name "A Pale Blue
Shower
Miss Curtis was most charmingly
attired in dress that was en- exquis-
ite combination OF the favored color
blue and of white. The gifts which
were many-beautiful and elaborate
had been done up in neat packages
and tied with blue ribbon. These
packages had been placed in huge
blue umbrella suspended from the
electrolier In the "den.' the ends of
the blue ribbon that tied them
dropping over the edge. By these
dainty blue strings Miss Curtis was
guided to the lovely, waiting gifts;
and was able to draw them from
their concealment so that she might
remove the wrappings and feast her
eyes upon their tasteful lovcliness.
The color scheme OF blue and white
was observed In all decorations as
well as in the preparation of delici-
Gus refreshments-blue bells and
white carnations lending their grace
and beauty everywhere. and delicate
blue ices accompanied by white cake
covered with blue icing affording de.
licious refrcshment.
\ unique feature OF the pleasant
program was the making of a Recipe
Book-intendod as gift for Miss
Curtis. which was done after this
plan Each guest was provided with
paste and a sheet of white paper, ard
having at previous time selected
good recipes from paper or magazine
or cook book Tor having written down
some exceptionally fine original re
cipel. were asked to paste these upon
the sheet of paper. These leaves OF
paper then being gathered up were
fastened securely within "A cover of
white card board hand painted In
forget me-nots.
The affair was one OF the dainii.
est and most delightful OF the year
and the gracious hostesses deserve
much commendation and full meas.
ure OF gratitude for planning and exc
cutting with such rare taste and
tact-theroby doing honor 10 one
lovely lady and giving pleasure 10
many more.
La Junta tribune., 1910-05-28
Unique Embroidery Club.

f$f
La Junta tribune., 1910-05-28
Monday Musical Club.

Mrs. +. Gard Edwards entertained
Monday afternoon the members OF the
Monday Musical Club being the for
tunate guests. Her charming home,
at sol Belleyiew avenue. had been
most tastefully decorated in yellow
and white and for pastime she had
planned most ingeniously. a musical
guessing contest. An impromptu mu'
steal program was given, each CUES,
kindly contributing some favorite Sc,
lection. Refreshments were served as
pleasant and acceptable finale.
La Junta tribune., 1910-05-28

Last Tuesday evening the six mem
bers Of the Unique Embroidery Club
and their "worser halves" gathered
at the home OF Mrs. Walter Dubree
to be the guests OF Mrs. hasten, Mrs,
Moody and Mrs. Dubree.
A genuinely jolly time it was,
merry games and the serving OF a
most excellent dinner being the chief
features OF the evenings program.
La Junta tribune., 1910-05-28

Vocal Solo, Spring Has Come
Mrs. Miller
Violin Solo, Ninth Concerto" :.
Mr.. Richards
Vocal Solo, Gloria E. Buzzi Peccia
Mr.. Thomas
Piano Solo, Ballade Opus A., Chopin
Mrs. Edwards
Vocal Duet, "Barcarolle". Offenbach
With Violincello obligato-Mr.
Gabele
Miss McNeen and Miss Curtis
Piano Duett, Bridal Song. Jensen
With Violin and Violincello
Accompaniment Richards
and Mr.. Gabele
Mrs. Moore and Miss Palmer
La Junta tribune., 1910-05-28
ForsnightIy Musicale.

Tn. for,nightly Clubs annual mus.
icaie. given Monday evening In Har.
mony Hall. Was one of tn. notable
events Of 1910. A most excellent pro.
gram was rcndered-snpcrbly. ms In
IN. hnbi, Of La Junta musicians. Tho
numbers were most pleasinsly vsri.
cd and each was received With hear.
" appreciation as evidenced by great
applause. The program. designed to
MI the better par, OF two hours Was
so delightful that tim. WAS forgot
ten and the hours seemed nearer the
measure Of moments.
After III. program punch and other
rcfr.shmont was served and mem
orabi. evening was concluded. Mrs.
Rapp. Miss Emma Wilson. Mrs. kas-
ten and others are due much credit
for the pronounced success OF tho
evening,
The program as II was given fol
lows:
Piano Solo. Prelude Opus J. No.
q. .. e. Haohmauinof
Mr.. Thomas
Vocal Solo. "Berceuse." From joc"lyr
Mrs Babcock
Trombone Solo. 'inflamatus." Rossin
Mr.. jackson
Piano Solo. "Barcarolle" Liabot
Miss McNeen
La Junta tribune., 1910-05-28
Fortnightly Club.

The Fortnigh,ly Club meets this
afternoon with Mrs. c. F. hasten,
3l7 Cimarron avenue. Beginning at
2:30 o'clock a board meeting will be
held after which there will be the
social and program hours. This meet
ing marks the close OF the present
Stub season.
La Junta tribune., 1910-05-28
In Honor Of Miss Curtis.

Yesterday afternoon at her beauti
ful home. 52l Cimarron avenue, Miss
Frances Robinson entertained thirty
friends honoring Miss Curtis. The
hour was 3 O'Clock
The house was made fragrant and
attractive by the profusion OF red
roses used in the decorations. The
plan OF entertainment for the after
noon was unique and apropos. Each
guest was handed "A sheet OF fine,
white paper TO which had been print
ed a picture representing some stage
In the honoree's life. This picture
was pasted upon the paper and the
leaves. being all collected. were bound
between dainty covers into book
which was presented TO Miss Curtis
Then each guest wrote a steamer
letter.
Miss Robinson was assisted In re-
ceiying by her sister. Mrs. kincaid,
and by Mrs orahood.
Impromptu music was furnished AZ
intervals during the afterno n by
Miss McNeen and Miss Potter.
Individual short cakes accompanied
by delicious cream were served as
refreshment.
The entertainment was a most de
liyhtful one.
La Junta tribune., 1910-05-28

Mrs. c. Jameyson will entertain a
few friends informally this afternoon
in compliment to her sister. Mrs. b.
NJ Lathrop. The house will be dec
Grated prettily in green. and 500
will be the favored game. Light re-
freshments will be served.
La Junta tribune., 1910-05-28

ThimbIe Party.

Mrs. Marion F. Miller gave a de-
lightful thimble party to twenty-five
teacher friends Thursday afternoon in
La Junta tribune., 1910-05-28
shining Needles and Asppy Tongues

Mrs. ". S. Morrison and Mrs.Stew'
art received their friends two after
moons this week at the home OF Mrs,
Morrison. at 10 Bellevie~ avenue
Tuesday afternoon was \ notable one
for lovers Of progressive whist. The
ladies' entered with xes, and ,i'aci'y
into the game and their intcres, and
pleasure In II gave the hours swif'
wings.
Wednesday afternoon the guests
were inclined TO industry and shininr
needles flew while happy tonsuc'
y.r. anything but idle. A unique
question contest Was another device
for making the moments hasten.
On both afternoons Mrs. Morrison
most attractive home was made still
more attractive and chccry by gen
erous use Of Mays fragrant offerings
These dainty wild flowers filled ever,
space available. Throughout both ri
tcrnoons the guests were refreshed
often with dainty glasses OF deliciou
puneh.and both afternoons were mad
complete by the serving Of a tooth
some two course luncheon.
Miss Nohl WAS an appreciated "ou
Of town" guest.
There b but one regret felt BY tn
fortunate guests Of these cstimAbl
ladies' which 10 that such plessan
receptions are sot Of more frequen
4 occurrence.