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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
THE TRIAL OF DR.. CRIPPEN

Newspapers on this side of the At
lantic have commented freely on the
Crippen trial completed in England
last week and while there has been
commendation of the speed with
which the trial was conducted, there
has been on the other hand general
condemnation of the methods en-
ployed in an English court of JUS
tice. Especially has criticism been
levelled at the complete domination
over the jury exercised by the lord
chief justice. who it appears came
to the conclusion that Crippen was
guilty of numbering his wife. and
thereupon forced his conclusions on
the Jury. So complete appears to
have been this domination by the
Judge that the members of the jury
might as well have been so many
puppets. Lord Alverstone not only
acted as the Judge. but also as the
prosecutor, his charge TO the jury.
supposed in criminal practice on
this side of the Atlantic to be nee IS
sarily fair and impartial, is described
as having been a more weighty ac-
cusation against him than the speech
of the prosecuting attorney. Such
action on the part of the presiding
Judge smacks more of a French than
an English court of justice, where
the first cardinal rule is that the
jury shall fairly and impartially try
the accused. If the jury is to be
practically instructed to find the ac-
cused guilty by the judge who pre-
sides at the trial. as was done in
Crippen's case. then a radical change
has been brought about in English
criminal trials. That the change is
a bad one goes without saying and
even though. as in this case, the ac-
cused be clearly guilty, he is none
the less entitled to fair and impair
tial trial and verdict uninfluenced
by the court.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
BOWLING GREEN LETTER

Bowling Green. Va. Oct. 26.
An educational rally will be held
at Bowling Green Friday and Satur-
day, Nov 4th and 5th. beginning at
10 a. m. promptly. All teachers.
trustees, patrons and friends OF
education in the county are urged
to be present most attractive
program has been arranged for both
days Educational leaders in the
State will make addresses on vari-
Gus educational themes.
Teachers are instructed by the
Districts School Boards
LIST To attend their County In
stitute."
End. To organize their School I'm
provement League" and TO see
that delegates are present at this
meeting.
3rd To use every influence to
have their patrons and friends at
tend
At 2 D. m. Friday the County
Teachers Association" will reorgan-
ize and elect delegates to the State
meetings.
At 2 p. m. Saturday the repre-
sentatives OF the School Improve
ment League" will meet for the
same purpose
Mrs. r. G. Moncure and children
are spending several days with
Mr. and Mrs r. A. Coghill
Messrs. Harold Wright and Will
bur Gray have secured positions in
Richmond and left Monday to &C
cept same
Miss Soulie Burt. of Waverley.
is a guest of her friend, Miss Caro-
line G. Broaddus.
Miss Helen BrOaddus. who has
been touring France, Germany and
Switzerland with a party OF friends,
has returned home.
Miss Helen Broaddus has gone
TO Waverley. where she will spend
some time with her sister, Mrs. g.
f. Burt.
Mesdames r. A. Coghill and r. G.
Moncure spent a portion OF this
week in Richmond.
Mr. and Mrs. j. r. Richards will
leave Thursday for New York, where
they will spend some time.
Mr.. B. G. Blythe has gone TO
%NCWROiN -NtNos Nntit Ht VIII VII
gage in business.
Miss Blanche Coghill is spending
this week with relatives in Rich
mond.
Rev. p. A. Cave is spending this
week in Orange.
Miss Lucy Voolfolk has return
ed from a visit to Hanover c. H.
Miss Margaret Webb will leave
Monday for Atlanta, where she
will spend the winter with her
grandmother, Mrs. G. G. Roy
Miss Alice Broaddus has return
ed from a visit to the family of
Rev. Andrew Broaddus at Sparta.
Mrs. Roger Orrisan has return
to her home in Washington. after
spending a few days with the FAM
lily OF Mr.. Joel Haines.
Mr.. Russell Robinson, of Roa-
noke, spent Sunday with his mo-
Their at the Lawn.
X.Y.Z.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
Connie Mack lakes : Bride.

Philadelphia. Oct. 2S.-Cornelius Nc.
Gillicuddy Connie Mack, manager Oh
the worlds champion base ball team,
was married to Miss Katherine Halo
han in the Roman Catholic church OF
Our Lady OF Holy Souls by Rev. John
Moore, the rector. The marriage was
quiet. only the witnesses being pres
ent. The couple later left for New
York and will sail on Nov. 3 for Genoa.
They will tour Italy. Switzerland,
France, Ireland and England and viii
probably not return to this city until
January or early In February
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
To Keep Tariff Board Out Of POIItIcs.

Washington. Oct rs. - President
Taft emphasized his purpose to keep
the tariff board entirely out Of politics
by ordering that under no considera-
ton shall investigators or experts be
appointed for political considerations.
The president thought that his POSI-
ton was we'll understood until g r.
cent application for appointment, In
which the candidate urged his claims
on the ground Of party services.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
Clear Christmas Mails.

Washington. oct. 2s.-To keep the
mails clear for Christmas traffic the
postofIice department notified all post
masters to time their acquisitions for
supplies so as to avoid shipment OF
them from Washington between Dec.
10 and q. This action is expected to
relieve the mails throughout the coun-
try of a great bulk at a time when
they are heavily taxed with holiday
huginegg
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
Headquarters For
Building Materials.

keep all kinds Of North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber, dressed and I'M
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, lTyer Varnish and
Lewis's 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, 1910-10-29
CRIPPEN MAY GET RESPITE
Hearing Of Appeal May Postpone Date
of Execution.

London, Oct. 2s.-Solicitor Newton
entered an appeal in the court OF GRIM
inal appeals from the verdict OF the
criminal court. which found his client,
DR.. Hawley H. Crippen, guilty OF the
murder Of his wife and sentenced him
to death on Nov. $.
It is probable that the hearing on
the appeal will be expedited, though 1t
may be necessary to postpone the exc
cution.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
VIRGINIA NEWS

Speaker Byrd is out in long state
ment, in which he fights the proposed
changes in the constitution to be voted
on in the election next month.
In the case of the True Reformers,
the colored organization for which a re-
ceiver was appointed, the chances are
that there will be several arrests. AS
late SIS Monday last the savings bank
received several large cash deposits
from colored churches and the Y. M.
c. A. One colored organization was
caught for nearly $500. A colored
man connected with the institution de-
clared that the depositors would not re-
ceive more than 25 cents on the dollar.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
TRAVELLING LIBRARIES IN DEMAND

The demand from public schools for
travelling libraries continues, and the
Department of Travelling Libraries is
busy supplying this demand. The fol-
lowing schools among others, have been
supplied during the past two weeks:
Marshall School, Fauquier county;
Round Hill High School, Loudoun coun-
ty; The Plains School, Fauquier coun-
ty; Unionviile High School, Orange
county; Great Falls School, Fairfax
county; Round Hill (Woodgrove SCHOOL,,
LOudoun county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
Soldier Shot on Finger

Atlanta. Ga, Oct 2S.-Although he
shot OF a portion Of his right index
finger to escape military service, Pri-
vate Eugene Lussier. Company /, Sew.
enteenth United States infantry, did
not free himself from military domina-
ton. His sentenC % one years In
prisonment at r. enworth, Kan,
for wilfully disaD. himself was an
nounced. in addition to his dishonor-
able discharge from the service.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
GOLDEN WEDDING

On Monday, Oct. "a, at West Point,
Col. and Mrs. B. L.Farinholt celebrated
the fftieth anniversary Of their wed
ding. Many friends called on the
happy couple to offer congratulations
and good wishes.
The hospitable home was decorated
in gold and white. Refreshments were
served.
Among the many beautiful gifts was
a beautiful hand-painted pitcher from
N. w. Baptist, a Confederate veteran
and friend, formerly an officer in Col.
Farinholt's regiment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
nona 10 Settle Cancer Problem

Washington, Oct rs. - Shipped 10
Maine hatcheries by the bureau OF
fisheries were seven dogs. trained TO
marine food diet. to be used in expert
ments to determine whether cancer 10
communicable through fish as food. 1t
has long been a moot question wheth-
err human beings could acquire cancer
from, dah
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
GOOD SERMON BY A
YOUNG PREACHER
Leavell's. Va. Oct "a.


Your correspondent attended
Goshen Baptist church yesterday
and heard good little sermon
preached by a youth, Is years old
His text was taken from Acts, 9Th
chapter. 9Th verse, And he trem-
bling and astonished said. Lord
what wilt thou have me 10 do?'
1t was very touching to listen to
the thoughts he presented from
one 50 young The name OF the
young man is 0. c. Poarch. We
think he is promising young
preacher He is now a student at
Richmond College. II is probable
that he will preach AT Zoan
I'm the near future. The writer will
have announcement made after
hearing from him. He dwelt to
some extent on the subject Of pray
er and seemed to be a praying boy.
He led three times in prayer
during the service
J. H. p
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
CONTEST FOR NEXT AUDITOR
Several Talked Of to Succeed Colonel
Marye.

In view of the expected retirement Of
Col. Morton Marye as Auditor Of Public
Accounts there is talk as to his prob
able successor.
Col. Marye has stated that he will not
again be candidate for reelection to
the position which he has filled for
nearly twenty-seven years. His time
will expire Feb. l.
Among the names heard in connec-
ton with the succession are those of G.
Lee Moore, chief clerk; Senator Geo.
B. Keezell, of Rockingham. and Sena-
tor Don P. Halsey, of Lynchburg. The
latter has announced mat lac VIII not
be a candidate for the Senate next
year.
The election will be by the next Leg
islature.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
Eirst Snow In Michigan.

Calumet. Mich. oct 2S.-Northern
Michigan is experiencing the first snow
of the season. The snow is being
driven by a thirtymile gale. Over
three inches has fallen in two hours.
All boats on Lake Superior are seek
ing shelter, and steam and electric
railway service is demoralized.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
DICKINSON FLIES

Secretary Il War Co.'S Up In elplane
In France.
Paris. oct 2S.-Iacob VI. Dickinson,
the American secretary OF war, visited
the military aviation camp az Chalons.
Nr. Dickinson expressed himself as
SURPRISED at the Development Of the
French military aviation corps and
congratulated the officers in charge OF
the camp.
Mr.. Dickinson made cross-couhtry
flight in q biplaae with Lieutenant
Maillefer as pilot
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
RUNAWAY ACCIDENT

Mrs. E. G. Gibson and Miss Annie
Stout, of Culpeper county. had mar
row escape from a serious accident
Wednesday. While going to Culpeper
the girth TO the harness broke and
caused the horse to run. che ladies
we're thrown from the buggy and Mrs,
Gibson had her arm broken and Miss
Stout was badly bruised.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
HELP WANTED

Educated young lady as compan-
ionable working housekeeper, fam
lily two adults; kindest treatment
as friend. Church member and
pianist preferred; could learn short
hand and typewriting free. Write
age and qualifications. Mrs. NJ. j.
Mauger. Route 4, Washington, d. c.
lOct25-At
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
VIII Recount Tacoma.

Washington. Oct. 2S.-Census Direc-
tor Durand has decided to make a re-
Enumeration Of the population Of Taco
ma. Wash. This action is taken be-
cause Of the padding frauds detected
in the previous enumeration. A COM
mlttee from Tacoma asked for the
enumeration.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
Italian Flyer Killed.

Rome. Oct 2S.--Lieutclant Sagliet'
ii. a military aviator, was Killed while
flying at the ayiafiNO grounds at Cen
tocolls. The machine fell 10 the ground
and the a!rman was caught under the
machlncry The aeropane was smash
ed 10 pieces
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
DIR. P. q. HUDGIN

Has graduated from Toronto Univer-
sity and from the Virginia State Board
as Veterinary Surgeon and Is now
practicing his profession in this city.
All calls will have immediate attention.
Address, DR.. p. H. Hudgin,
Law Building, Fredericksburg, Va.
a2Sl3m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
DAMAGES FOR FALSE ARREST
sheriff's Jury Awards Falsely Accused
Express Driver $4,000.

New York. Oct PA verdict OF
$4,000 damages for false arrest was
awarded at Mineola by sheriff's jury
to Robert Dawson, an employe Of the
New York Transfer company
Dawson was sent to the home OF
Mrs. Mary Martin, 1872 West Seventy
first street, Manhattan. to get trunk.
Mrs. Martin had him arrested on a
charge Of stealing a $4,000 necklace.
AS Mrs. Martin did not appear before
the grand jury no indictment was
found, and Dawson brought suit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
SNOW IN NORTHWEST
First Of the Season Falls In Ohio, I'LL
nois and Michigan

Cleveland, O.. Oct 2S.-Northwest'
ern Ohio was visited with the first
snow Of the season Yesterday. A fall
which lasted for fifteen minutes was
reported from Lima while Cleveland
experienced a severe hailstorm. accom-
panied with a couple OF snow furries.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
" 8. EMBREY

Successor to Embrey & Bergman
Dealer in-Railroad Cross Ties, Cedar
Posts, Spokes and Hoops. Keeps con-
stantly on hand large supply Of Baled
Hay and Mill Feed. Office near Rail-
road Depot, Fredericksburg, Va.
Also Agent for Page Wire Fence Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
NOTES FROM PAYTES

Paytes. Va, oct.26.
Farmers are busy seeding wheat
and grass around here.
Mr.. j. S. Paytes is improving.
His many friends wish him a
speedy recovery.
Messrs. Z. V. Paytes and II. H.
Paytes, of Louisa county. visited
relatives near here Sunday.
Misses Grace and Lottie Sui
Ivan were guests of Mrs S. c.
Paytes Sunday.
Wedding bells will soon ring
pretty lively around this place.
Old maids and bachelors will be
scarce In a few more months.
There will be preaching at Oil
vet church Sunday. Oct. 80. by Rev.
G. e. Andrews.
c. Il.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
SENTENCED PRISONER
AND THEN EXPIRED

AS the isst words Of his sentence
passed upon a negro prisoner issued
from his lips, Justice w. II. Kidwell,
Of Henrico county court, dropped for
ward on his desk, and in a few minutes
was dead. He was fatally stricken
with apoplexy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29

Walsh Property Brings s1,25o,ooo.
Chicago. Oct rs. - The Bedford
Ouarries company, of Indiana. includ-
ed in the property turned over by
John R. Walsh to the Associated
Banks of Chicago when the Walsh
banks failed, was sold for t1,2So.ce0.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
Present Taft with SILK Flag.

Washington, Oct. PA delegation
from the Ohio Society in Pennsylvania,
headed by President W. II. Holler, Of
Philadelphia, called at the White
House and presented President TAFT
with a silk Ohio state nag.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
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,
If Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
TEAMS WANTED

want 10 or more teams to haul
gravel on the road between Fred
ericksburg and Leavells Shop.
Price $3.50 per day. Apply at once.
J. j. Battershill. Manager.
loct25-1Ws1t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
WANTED

Man with farm experience and tech
nical education wants situation as su-
perintendent, or would rent farm.
Address, H. c.,
o27-fl3t Care Free Lance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
WANTED

Girls to roll cheroots and cigars; san
itary factory. Salary guaranteed while
learning. Experienced help earn big
money. Address: Gordon Cigar & Che
root Co., Richmond. Va.
flol8-6t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
Woman Dead at 1o2.

Newburgh, N. Y. Oct %. - Mrs.
Mary Duffy died at the Newburgh
City and Town home. aged 102 years.
She was the oldest person in this SEC
ton OF the state.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
Nymat S. Sacrey
Undertaken and Embalmer

No. 719 Ne in St.. Freder-
icksburg, Va. Phone SO.
Across from Exchange hotel
end next to Western Union
Office. Telegraph and tele-
phone orders receive prompt
attention. Open day and
niuht
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
TIME TO ACT
Don't Wait for the Fatal Stages
of Kidney Illness. Profit by
Fredericksburg Peoples
Experience.

Occasional attacks of backache, ir-
regular urination, headache and dizzy
spells are common early symptoms of
kidney disorders. It's an error to
neglect these ills. The attacks may pass
off for time but return with greater
intensity. II there are symptoms Of
dropsy-puffy swelling below the eyes,
bloating of limbs and ankles, or any
part of the body, don't delay minute.
Begin taking Doan's Kidney Pills, and
keep up the treatment until the kidneys
are well, when your old time health and
vigor will return. Cures in Fredericks-
burg prove the effectiveness Of this
great kidney remedy.
Bernard Smith, 700 Commerce Street,
Fredericksburg, Va, says: about
month ago while doing some heavy lift
ing, ] strained my back and soon after,
it panied me intensely. When stopped,
sharp twinges, darted through my loins
and ! noticed that my back was swol-
len. Being given a box Of Doan's Kid
uey Pills, procured from Goolrick's
Modern Pharmacy, began their use
and can say that they lived up to repre-
sensations. My back was greatly
strengthened and the aches and pains
we're removed. am only too glad to
recommend this effective kidney rem
edy."
For sale by all dealers. Price soc.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's -
and take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29

The Colonel while busily shouting
from the stump, Thou shalt not
steal, does not hesitate to attempt
to steal the good name of Messrs.
Dix and Baldwin. whereat Judge
Parker aptly exclaims, Thou shalt
not bear false witness against thy
neighbor."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29

woodward, Tex. Oct 2S.-Despond-
ent because Of poor health, ]. q.
Flynt, aged ninety. put a charge OF
buckshot through his heart
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
Storm Reaches Chicago.

Chicago. Oct. 2S.-Snow. the first OF
the season, fell here for a few mo-
ments. A sharp drop in temperature
Is forecasted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29

Foraker after hurting one bomb in
Ohio has been invited TO retire from
the stump as dangerous, and yet the
Colonel has been called into Ohio to
help. Looks like a clean case Of
from the frying pan into the fire.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums of $500 and upwards, real
estate security. Apply to Chichester &
Chichester, ATTORNEYS. Is II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29

Next week begins the season Of
unrest and uneasiness for the part
ridge and the wild turkey. to say
nothing of Bre'r Rabbit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
RlPANS.

There is scarcely any condition Of III
health that is not benefited by the
occasional use Of RIPANS Tabule.
For sale by druggists. The Five cent
packet is enough for an ordinary occa- !,
sion. The family bottle, so cents, CO..
tains supply for year. <
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
$40 600 90 TO LOAN

On good real estate security, city or
country. Granville r. Swift,
Attorney-at-Law,
alSls2tw3m Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29

First class printing done at The Free
Lance Office.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-29
AIR RACERS TALE.
Post and HawIey Tell of
Long Balloon Trip.
DESCENDED IN SNONSTORM
Daring Men Arrive in Quebec and
Relate Story of Adventure and
Hardship in the Wilds Of
Canada

Quebec. Oct 2S.-Hawley and Post,
OF the balloon America H., reached
Quebec, having taken eleven hours In
travelling the 227 miles from Chicou'
TIM by the Lake St John railway
Both men are In excellent health
and spirits, Notwithstanding their
strenuous experiences of the last ten
days
MANY interesting new details oil
their flight were given out by the aero
nauts Their course into the wilds OF
northern Quebec was rather more wes-
terly than that OF the Dusseldorf,
which landed near Kiskisink, due
south of Lake st. John. for the Amer
lea H. In soaring north Of Lake st.
John left the big inland sea to the
immediate east obtaining fine view
of il and crossing first over the AS
huapmouchouan river and the village
OF Perlbonca, just south of Lake
Tschotogama. II was on the shore OF
Lake Tschotogama that Hawley and
Post fell in with the hunters who
plotted them into the pathway OF
safety.
We were doing our best. said Mr..
Post. TO fly to the utmost limits that
the continent would allow We knew
perfectly we'll where we were when
we passed over Lake St John on Wed.
uesday. the 10Th, and We made up our
minds that If possible we wouldn't
descend until We got to the coast Of
Labrador. On Wednesday afternoon,
however, the weather. which had been
threatening all day. began to make us
very apprehensiye.