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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
MARCHING ON MEXICO CITY
Big Army Of InsLrreetos Threaten to
Attack Capital.

ATTACK Ndplhdis
Mexico City, May 15-The armistice
arranged between the government and
Figuereo, commanding the rebels In
Guerrero, has been broken and there
is a strong possibility Of an attack
upon Mexico City within two weeks
If the rebel plans materialize.
A correspondent who accompanied
Francisco Figueroa, the rebel peace
envoy and brother Of the leader, who
left Mexico City Tuesday earring a
government proposition which proved
unacceptable to the rebels, advised
that an attack upon Iguala might be
expected any moment. Miranda, lead
ing 1000 rebels, left Buena Vista for
Iguala, which is fifteen miles distant.
expected that little trouble would be
encountered in taking the town, as
the garrison there Is small and the
rebels are we'll armed. AS Geographic
communication has been interrupted
It is expected that IT will be several
DAYS before news of the battle VIII
be able to reach here.
Figueroa's plan is to capture the
town of Iguala, then Chilpancingo and
Cuernavaca and afterwards to march
on Mexico City.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
When Buying
Building Materials

e.. -. 49, ou-tai'Ou
Changers can best promote the
farmers, whom they claim to repre-
sent, by withdrawing their opposl-
ton to the reciprocity agreement
and lending the weight Of any IN
fluence they may possess towards
securing the passage of the called
Farmers Free List bill'by the Senate.
In this latter measure lies the relief
of the farmer from the high prices
he claims to have to pay for agrleul-
t1ral supplies and given this relief
he need not fear competition from
Canada or any other part Of the
world. Mr.. Taft may not be help
ing himself particularly by his firm
stand, but he is most aSsuredly rails
ing himself in the estimation of the
people generally.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
NORTHERN NECK BAR ASSOCIATION
Hold Delightful Banquet at Warsaw.

The meeting of the Northern Neck
Bar Association was held at War
saw on Monday of last week.
1t was presided over by its president,
Mr.. Geo. Mason, of Colonial Beach, and
a number of matters were discussed.
Judge Thomas f. Blakey was elected
president for the ensuing year: George
Mason. vice-president; Col. Hugh Smith,
secretary and treasurer.
At night a banquet was served at
Rice's Hotel, to the association and
guests, including ladies'.
Judge Blakey presided and Mr.. Wal
ter f. Hathaway acted as POSTMASTER.
The speakers included Judge Wright,
c. G. Baker, X. o. Norris, Jr., and
Prof. F. p. Brent Of Lancaster. The
exercises were concluded at the court
house, where Charles and Harry Ken
needy entertained the audience with
music. Mr. Thomas Downing sang a
laughing song.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
voted 70" En- anu Steamer Crowded
With Passengers, in Fear OF
Their Lives, Seeking Safety
in Flight.

San Antonio. Texas, May 1.-THE
northbound train on the International
4 Northern, which arrived in San An
tCnio. was crowded to the guards with
Americans and foreigners, and attach
ed to the train was an extra sleeper
and two coaches OF passengers who
came directly from the City OF Mexico.
They said the line is now open all the
way from San Antonio to the city OF
Mexico and that no trouble was sI-
perienced in reaching this city.
Mrs. Fred VOTERS, who came from
the capital was spokesman for party
OF a dozen women whose husbands re.
main in Mexico. She said: We are
glad to get out Of that country with
clothing on our backs. The lOOting now
going on in the City OF Mexico by
professional thieves who mask as
agents OF the revolution Is terrible.
We have feared that the thugs would
not merely take out property but add
murder to their crimes. The City OF
Mexico before left had already heard
of the fall OF Juarez, and the sympa
thies OF the people are with the rebe!
cause. and there was hardly any hold
ing them when they learned Of the in.
surrecto victory. | might say without
fear OF contradiction that within two
weeks most Of the foreign population
Of the capital city will be either in
the United States or on the water out
OF Vera Cruz sailing for some friendly
port for safety. Every foreigner In the
city has the flag Of his country flying
from some conspicuous place on his
home. but this will afford very little
protection. All along the route from
the City OF Mexico to the Mexican
border at Ladero we heard nothing
but viva Madero' and the inhabitants
we're asking the passengers at each
stop when the insurrecto leader would
arrive and how soon he would take
their town"
Mrs. Wolters said Mexican business
men whose sympathies have been with
the government realize that the situa-
ton Is becoming worse and are sacri-
ficing their stocks Of goods in order
to realize money to make start in
one OF the southern districts. Dlaz will
rellnqulsh the presidency only at the
point OF the bayonet. she said, and the
report is current that he has made ar
rangements for a war vessel to be In
readiness to take him to place Of
safety when 1t becomes too warm for
him in the palace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
THE ASSEMBLY HOME AND
SCHOOL

We are pleased to learn that the
prospects are rather bright for this
enterprise and that it is now thought
by those in a position to know, that
there will not be any radical changes
in the management or in the curri-
culum and conduct of this school.
We trust this may be so and that
nothing will be done at the coming
General Assembly of the Pfesby-
terrain church to initiate against the
usefulness and efficiency Of the Home
and School here, which has been and
is now such beautiful and splendid
work of this great church, in that 1t
cares for the widows and orphans OF
its ministers and missionaries and
gives them harbor of refuge when
the DAYS are dark and uninviting to
them. We hope that wise, conserva-
tive action will be had in the councils
of the general assembly and that the
recent action of the committee may
do no hurt and harm to this enter
prise, but will rather result IN a
blessing to it.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
LOCAL MARKETS.
fcorrected nv Simon Hirsh & Bro. }

Wheat, 85c to 9Oc; corn, SIC to 6Cc;
meal 81. 40 to 81. go per I00;oats, 40 to 40;
old hens, live, IL to IL; dressed, IL to 10;
winter chickens, 10 to 20, lb.; dressed 10
to 20: spring chickens, 20 to Is cts ID;
eggs l5 to Is l-2; lard, IL TO IL; ducks,
i've TO 10; dressed Is to 16;butter, 20
~ S0:country hams, IL to Is; bacon sides,
l2 to Is; Irish potatoes, 81 to %; lamps,
81. so to 81 hides, green, Z Dry
sailed, Toto Il; dry hides, ~ 70 10; call cal
skins No. /, $i.OO to $l.25; baled hay,
SI8 to $40 per ton; live hogs, 8 to 8 IL;
beef live weight, to 5; pork, to q;
wool 20 to q per ID: veal. to Z; sweet
potatoes, 81 to SIPS; turkeys live; IL to
Is: seed Irish Potatoes, 80 to 81 snip
stuff, $26 to $28; bran, S26 to S2s per
tom
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
ATTRACTIVE TRIPS
NJ, ID. & Va, and b. c. 4 A. Rail-
road Co. Summer Vacation Resorts.

The Chesapeake Bay and It's
Tributaries is the subject of the at
traetive illustrated booklet just
issued for the coming season de-
picting In glowing words the OPP
portunities of tourists for heath
full recreation at bay and river re-
sorts along the lines of these COM
panies.
There is a fascination to many
in the call OF the sea and river
that one finds hard to resist dur
ing the heated term.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16

Mr.. Wexford. in the above state
ment. has correctly set forth my
of what was said by Mr..
Curtis in the conversation to which
he refers.
(Signed) T.. A Jett
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
LETTER FROM Mr.. A. B. CHANDLER
Some Thoughts for the Democrats Of
Caroline.
Bowling Green. Va. May ~

Bowling Green, Va. May II.
To tn Free Lance:
Since the Democratic primary plan
only provides plans whereby the
voters may, at their voting precincts
express their choice between men
VINO have announced themselves can
didatts FOR office, and makes no
provision for an assembly OF the
people for consultation. and the eA-
preston OF their views on matters
Of public concern Ca serious omis-
sion. | Think there are some mat
ters. il seems to me. OF vital inter
est 10 the people, which | undertake
herein to call their attention TO-
with the hope that these things may
interest them sufficiently to as
certain in some authoritative man
ner the views of those Of their TEL
ioW-ci liens who are or may become
candidates for public Office. bo'h
state and county.
We have now two candidates Tor
the House of Delegates OF virginia,
and yet no one knows authoritative
IN az least. what their views are on
matters OF public concern. Are these
candidates. either or both, IN laVor
of abolishing the method of paying
county officers. in part as now. by
certain fees for each act of duty
performed. or dbolishing this sys-
TEN. which gives them no idea OF
The compensation these officers re
ccive. and instead of fees. paying
all such a reasonable stated salary
"a good salary for good mem ana
lot such fees as the law may pro-
vide for be collected by them ana
paid i'm to the treasury OF the
county. provided the county pays
ihc salary DO they not believe
in this change OF the present sys-
tom? Whether they do Ola Ram
OK, sole agents for the United aetio
respe
member the name Deans and voter
ap.a
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16

Remember the name Deans and
take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
WANTS BIG STANDING ARMY

Urging the establishment of reserve
corps of honorably discharged regular
soldiers, Major General Leonard Wood.
Chief of Staff of the army, told the
House Committee on Military Affairs
that 1.-THE disarmament of nations is
nothing but dream" The army. he
insisted, should be on a more formid-
able war footing than ever before, not
withstanding the continuing agitation
for peace and for the settlement of all
controversies by arbitra-
finn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
THE M0RRISWlLE
GOOD ROAD MEETING

Commissioner of Agriculture Koiner,
who was at Morrisville, Fauquier coun-
ty, Wednesday, where he addressed an
audience of $50 people at an agricul-
tural and good roads meeting, says 1t
was one Of the best gatherings Of the
kind, in personnel and interest. be has
witnessed. Representative c. c. Car
lin and others made addresses. DR..
W. A. Picker, of the State Health De-
partment was another speaker.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
POLITICAL

S. ]. Montague, chairman Democrat
ic Committee of Portsmouth, is a
probable candidate for the State Sen
ate.
T. ]. Wool, of Portsmouth, and a
personal friend of former Congressman
Maynard. is a candidate for the State
Senate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
GOV. MANN At SCHOOL C0SING

AT the exercises in connection with
the closing of the Beaver Dam School
in Hanover on Thursday, the address
was delivered by Gov. Mann, and an in
teresting feature was the presentation
of the portraits of three of Hanover $
distinguished men Patrick Henry,
Henry Clay and DR.. Thomas Nelson
Page. The presentation speech was
made by Congressman Lamb, and the
acceptance by Secretary Steanes, OF
the Department of Education.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
DEATH IN ESSEX

c. NJ. Smoot. a prominent merchant
of Essex, died at Millers Tavern Tues
day and was buried at st. Paul
church Wednesday, services conducted
by Rev. W. N. Meade, assisted by
Rev. Joseph Lewis. He was 81 years
old. Mr.. SmOot was twice married.
His last wife was Miss Susan Lewis, of
Essex county, who survives with two
sons.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
REVISING WOOL SCHEDULE
House Ways and Means Takes VI
Subject Today.


Washington, May 1.-THE ways and
means committee will meet today 10
begin the revision Of the wood sched-
ule
A majority Of the Democrats on
the committee are in favor Of free
wool but do not believe it would be
wise to make such a reduction at this
time. It is thought that the cut Will
be about so per cent.
Chairman Underwood will endeayor
to get his committee to agree upon
a revision next week, so that the bill!
can be framed and presented to the
house inside of two weeks.
we are certain of only one thin"
said a member OF the committee, and
that is that we will bring out bill
that every Democrat in the house will
support We will not have any seri
GUS differences on the floor of the
house"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
MORE HIGH PRICED
CAROLINE TOBACCO

About 1870, 900 pounds of tobacco were
sold on the Richmond market last
week. Prices averaged well up, the
highest gotten being $40 per hundred,
by Mr.. ]. P. Byrd, Of Caroline.
Other Caroline growers got high
figures, among them Messrs. M. L..
Loving and w. T. Chinault, who pro-
cured "a and 81 IL cents per pound, re-
spectiyely, for the best of their crop.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
Richmond, Fredericksburg &
Potomac r. r.
Southwark
Northward
LEAVE FREDERICKSBURG

Northward Southwark
T6:25 q. m. express. 1916 a.m.express.
s6:42 a. m. local. f6:1l am. local.
s7:19 a. m. express. 1924 a. IN. local.
1875 a. m. express. I'll :32 a. m. express.
1859 a. m. express. t12:45 pm local.
1929 a. m. local. f1:l7 pm. express.
*1:28 p. m. express. $3.50 pm. express.
$3.50 pm. local. *7:O6 pm. local.
F7:0l p. m. express. SOP p. m. express.
1000 D. m. express. 1892 p. m. express.
Fill p. IN. express.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
VIRGINIA NEWS

Rev. G. c. Davis. Of LouisS, spent
Friday night with Rev. c. A. Hall at
White Stone. en- route to Coan to hold
meeting. Virginia Citizen, lrvington.
The board Of supervisors of Orange
county has decided that mill owners
should be required to put fish ladders in
the Rapidan river Hon. c. c. Talla-
ferro was appointed game warden fer
Orange county.
T. II. Gill, of Northumberland coun-
ty. d ed in Baltimore recently. The
body was taken to his home for burial.
He was a successful farmer and bust
ness man. Mr.. Gill is survived by three
sons and two daughters.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
CONGRESSIONAL

Chairman Flood, of the Committee
on Territories, presented to the House
a revised resolution for the admission
of Arizona and New Mexico as States.
This measure was framed by the com
mittee after long hearings, at which
both sides to the controversy over the
constitution Of the proposed States were
heard
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
BOTH LEGS AMPUTATED

John w. Hall. a flagman OF the
Washington Southern Railway. while
attempting to board caboose of a
work train near Alexandria, at the
Potomac yards. fell and both legs
were so badly mashed that they
we're amputated above the knee at
the Alexandria Hospital. Hall Is %
years old.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
DuRRETT-cARNoHAN

Mr.. Zachary H. Durrett and Miss
Mabel c. Carnohan, both of Spotsyl-
vania county. came here Sunday and
were married at the Methodist parson.
age that afternoon by Rev. ]. r.
Jacobs.
The will make their home in Spotsyl-
yania county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
NOTICE.

The ladies OF the Confederate
Memorial Association will have a
call meeting at spotsylvania c. II.
Tuesday, May 10th, TAT p. m. All
members are earnestly requested to
be present, as important business is
to be transacted.
Mrs. F. l.. Frazer. Vice Pres.
Inn LAT
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16

The city of Denver has adopted
the novel idea of distributing free
trees to every property owner who
will agree to set them out. In this
manner Denver reports the setting
out of thirty thousand new trees in
the past year and a consequent won
derful improvement in the city's ap-
nearance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
E0R RENT

At Toluca, Stafford county, Va.
one large store and warehouses and
farm and dwelling house and all
necessary outbuildings and good
we'll OF water in yard. One of the
best stands In the county
For terms apply to N. b. Mussel-
man, Fredericksburg, Va.
MFR
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
MARRIAGES

Mr.. and Mrs. Press Graves Kenneth,
of Flint, Mich, have announced the
engagement Of their sister, Mrs. Wini-
fred Hayden, nee Duffy, to Jonathan
BRYAN, of Richmond, the wedding to
take place in New York on June /.
Invitations are out for the marriage
of Walton Harper Marshall, formerly OF
Orange. now of New York, to Miss
Vira Frost Stowe, Newtonville, Mass,
on June LIST p. m. in Congregational
church, Newtonville.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
jones' BITTER ARRAlsNMENT
Charges Martin With Being Friend Of
Especial Interests.

In an address OF two hours
length at Williamsburg Saturday
night. Congressman W. A. Jones re-
newed his attack upon Senator Mar
tins tariff record lie also de-
nounced his corporation activity and
accused him of having aided in
the passage of legislation in favor OF
the great railroad companies and
against the interests of the people
Mr.. Jones address was along
the same general lines of the one
delivered in Richmond. but he went
more into detail in discussing SEN
ator Martins votes for tariff on
lumber. accusing him of having be
trayed the Democratic party and
its platform. as well as the people.
in his votes for Alrich.
Dwelling at length upon Senator
Martins alleged connection with the
corporations and his friendship
with "the special interests. Mr.
Jones recalled the piece OF legisla-
lion by which the Pennsylvania and
Baltimore and Ohio Railroads were
granted an additional appropriation
OF 100000 10 be used in the
construction OF the Union Station in
Washington. Tie charged directly
that Senator Martin was responsible
for the passing OF this bill. that
he introduced it in the Senate and
made speech fayoring il.
Mr.. Jones stated in this connec-
ZION. that after the House had
voted unanimously to rocede from
int amendment. making the ap-
preparation, and after il had been
referred by the Senate back TO tn
House. which passed it. ne was
handed an envelope containing an
annual pass over the lines OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. TINS
pass Mr. Jones returned Immediate
ly. ne said. but a few days later
ne invited nine ~ has lsS COS the ;sv%
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
DELEGATES NAMED

GOV. Mann has appointed large TC
amber Of delegates from Virginia
O the National Conference Of Char
ties aud Correction at Boston.
Mass. June TO IA. among them u a
Rev. r. Aubrey Williams and j. Con ~
way Chichester. OF Fredericksburg a
md s W Bro9ddna--"tt.aWs. to be
ireen ga by each candidate who en-
a. ters the primary.
d Not only should the people kno"
d the views of legislative candidates
z but they should know the views OF
those district officers OF the coun-
IS ~. who are by Jaw invested with
u legislative. discretionary or minister
g ial duties For instance. the taXa0i
IT values OF real estate in this county
have been. by recent assessment. in
v creased largely. the increase in real
estate being S49S.442 DO the can
didat,s for supervisor from the sew
Is cral districts prcpos 20 keep inc
pres nj rate for the county levy
u and thus larg ~ increase the taxes
u OF the people or do they propose to
lower the rate so far as TO provide
Tor ABOUT the VI N0fllt ~ "t'"N -
T. may be we shall know this so far as
, the present board is concerned. u
10 il lays the county levy before the
September primary. but there. may
J. be other candidates for supervisor
e and in order to vote Intelligent,
r. the people are entitled 20 know
these things from all candidates.
10 We have an infinitesmal mileage
OF permanent highway $50 called
20 in Caroline county. The roads
"a have been from year to year vastly
ne improved by being elevated anC
20 litched. and TO do this many thous
p ands of dollars have been expended
H. in the past few years The road
q tax for 1910 on real estate and per
30 sonal property was $7S66. %. anC
v approximately tho same for s'vera
g years II seems TO me that the
o time has come for this levy 10 b'
~ used largely in graveling where thu
a. road bed is clay. and thus render
III IL unnecessary to 20 over the same
IL roads year by year and throw then
y up for the summer. to be knee
y dep in mud during the winter.
4 Il Chandler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
PERRY-JETT

Mr.. Jas. II. Perry and Miss Annie
Jett, both Of Spotsylvania county, were
married at the Methodist parsonage in
this city Sunday afternoon, by Rev. j..
r. Jacobs. They will reside in Spot
sylvania county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
ANARCHY INMEI:.y!'.!rn

IN ~ = . the OIIct OF 7
peec.sr ssruner of revenue and if elected
will discharge the duties of the office
as faithfully as have done in the
past
Respectfully,
m4.2m l.. A. Ashton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
TEAMS WANTED TO HAUL BRICK

Teams are wanted by the Potomac
Brick Co. at Washington to haul bricks.
These teams can make from "a to $4.5
per day. Read the ad. in our columns
today and write them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
WILL PREACH IN NORTH CAROLINA

Mr.. j. w. Hassell, who has been
spending several days with his mother
here since leaving the Seminary, will
20 to North Carolina, where he will
preach during his vacation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
NOTICE.

am offering for sale two cows
about TO be fresh. 2 yoke OF cat
tie. 2 young colts broken to drive !
mule. brood mare. two heifers' l
bull. Apply to r. l.. Fritter.
Stafford. Va.
m11-3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-16
TAFT ON LABOR
Addressed Railway Train
men in Harrisburg.
CUT SHORT HIS VISIT
Owing to the Illness Of Mrs. Taft
the President Spent But Three
Hours in Capital and Hur-
ried to Her Side

= Harrisburg. Pa, May 1.-THE sud
10 den illness in New York Of Mrs. Tafi
m upset the plans Of President Taft OF
his visit here. Entertainments planned
Or By Governor Tener and Congressman
a. Olmsted were abandoned
e. The president addressed the Broth
IN erhood of Railway Trainmen. In con
So yention In Harrisburg. and hurried
Dr back to New York, remaining In the
y city only three hours. lie had intend
- ed remaining In Harrisburg over might
= as the guest Of Governor Tener.
NJ In the few hours he was in Harris
O. burg the president motored through
~ streets that were lined with thousands
ry Of people, silent for the most part, be
III cause they had heard through bulletins
D. posted about town OF Mrs. Tafts III
Id ness; visited Representative Olmsted
ie for a half hour and made a speech tC
- several thousand people. The speecs
W was delivered tc t&S--.-a can- Will
e - once Of Supervisor IN as f
ppahannock District, subject to the past
ion of the Democratic Primary, and
solicit the support Of the MAJ
ers of that district, with the assur-
% that if elected | shall conduct the r.
&c in the best interest Of the people A
the county. frIel
very 'e9PTT {iaxoest self
- - ~ trea