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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
Or. DUNAWky PLEASED
WITH Dlx0k'S NEW BOOK

Fredericksburg, Va. March IL, 1911.
To The Free Lance.
Thomas Dixon sent me an advance
copy of his new book, THE Root of
Evil" from the publishing house OF
Doubleday, Page & Co., New York with
the request that | would read and re-
view il. While | do not read many
novels ! have read this one with in
terest and pleasure. The author and
publishers have alike done their work
well. The title of the book is aptly
chosen. The book is u strong and well
told story of the struggle and conflict
between love and riches. 1t points out
the folly, not to say wickedness OF mar
riages for mercenary cOnside ratlonS
the evil and sins Of an undue love OF
money. and condemns the methods that
many business men and capitalists en-
p.oy to accumulate vast wealth to the
injury of the masses of the people.
The book shows what the scriptures de-
clare. The that maketh haste 10 be
rich shall not be innocent. The moral
lessons taught by the book are very
wholesome. While the reading OF moves
of the dime class so extensively IN
dulged in by our young people, Is to re-
GREETED and condemned. vet there IS
class of novels that ought to. be read
more than they are because of their
high literary. historical and mora!
worth. Such think is the charactci
of Mr.. Dixon's last book The Root
of Evil. " One may be ow n
by the books he reads as well as by the
company he keeps. for there is a com
partnership Of books as well as people.
IL has been well said. "a good book Is
often the best urn of life, enshrining
the best thoughts of which that life was
capable. Thus good books are often
treasures of good words and golden
thoughts which remembered and cher
ished become our abiding companions
and comforters. Good books introduce
us into the best society and bring Us n
contact with the best, noblest ana
greatest minds. would advise ouy
Young people to read much, but be very
careful what you read.
= n,,yauray
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
DEATHS

Marion johnson, a farmer of Louisa
county, dropped dead at his home a
few days ago.
Deputy City Sergeant John Z. .Epps:
of Richmond, died Sunday morning OF
pneumonia. He was for eight years
Sheriff of the city of Richmond and a
former legislator.
Mrs. Mamie Watt, wife OF Rev.
w. E. Watt, of Gloucester, died
at her home Friday. Her husband
and her children. Mrs. John Brock
enborough, of Warsaw; Mrs. A. E.
Segar, of Middlesex county; Miss
Mary G. Watt, Of Gloucester. and
Robert H. Wait. of Aiddlesex, were
all present at ting time of Mrs.
Watts death. Mrs. Watt leaves
one sister, Mrs. A II. Robins
OF Richmond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
POLITICAL

Col. John r. Saunders. of Saluda
State Senator, is a candidate for re-
election.
J. r. Christian, OF Mathews cOuD-
ty, is a candidate for Democratic
nomination for House of Delegates
from Mathews and Middlesex.
Announcement was made in Rich
mond that neither Senators Martin
nor Swanson will open their head
quarters in that city till after the
extra session of Congress shall have
ended. The statement comes from
a close friend of the two senator's
They contend that their duties In
Washington demand their presence
and that they cannoct neglect the
public business and keep their head
quarters open and not be on hand
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
MANY AUTOS STILL UNLICENSED

About l,76O automobiles privately
owned have been licensed 80 far to OPP
crate on the roads of Virginia for 1911.
This does not include the dealers, of
whom forty have been licensed in this
State for the year. 1t is believed that
the number carrying licenses is fully
1000 short of the actual number using
the roads, although it is anticipated
that with the opening of spring some
of the owners in Washington and at
other points near the State will take
out license. New automobiles are daily
added to the list.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
NOTICE
Educational Meeting and Patrons Day
at Brooke Public School.

There will be a meeting at Brooke
public school on Friday, the 18th instant,
at II O'Clock, all those who are in
terested in better schools in the com
muniiy and county. The patrons are
particularly urged to be present, as the
Ipbuilding and success Of the public
schools depend in a large measure upon
their interest and cooperation. The
teachers Of the county are also asked
10 meet with US if possible.
Mr.. A. b. Chandler, State school ex-
aminer, will address the meeting. and
We are hoping to have other speakers
also.
Come and make this meeting pleas
ant and profitable one
James Ashby,
Superintendent Of Schools.
March :, 1911. l4-l6
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
ATTACK FEDERALS TAFT DISTURBED.
Mexico and Tariff Prob
lens Annoy Him.
KEEPS IN TOUCH WITH EVENTS
The President Finds 1t Impossible
Hon Vacation to Avoid Considera-
ton of Various Pressing
Matters.

Augusta. Ga, March 13.-Presdent
Taft. who arrived here for a two
weeks rest. will be forced to divide
his time between business and pleas
ure This is already apparent
In the first place it has been found
necessary for the executive to keep
himself advised as to the movement
Of the troops on the Mexican frontier
and with each development in the
war situation. He thought when he
left Washington that he would be
able to unburden all this for a time,
but this has already been found i'm
possible.
Then, too, the messages to the com
ing extra session Of congress are be-
ing considered while here. Only first
drafts Of the reciprocity message will
be prepared, but the whole will be
considered and thought out ready for
whipping into shape just as soon as
the president gets back to Washing
ton.
Extra Session Problems.
AS for the extra session, the presl-
dent is not inclined to take up the
political questions involved in 1t while
he is away from Washington. He
knows that he will have a siege OF
that after the session conyenes, and
he has not invited any political ad-
visers to come to Augusta to confer
with him about the political program.
Since he left Washington the presi-
dent has received information, 1t is
learned. that the Democrats are not
preparing to revise more than three
or four schedules Of the Payne-Aldrich
tariff act
These include the wooden, the cot
ton, the meat schedules and perhaps
one other. Further than this they are
not to go, II the president has been
correctly advised.
According to the plan one big tariff
bill will be proposed. This will en-
brace in 1t the Canadian reciprocity
agreement and the schedules which
are to be revised.
Hope to Dodge Veto.
BY this means the Democrats in the
house expect to gain the presidents
approval Of the whole revision plan.
The president has been told that this
procedure is contemplated to avoid II
possible a veto.
The president has found himself in
more or less distinguished company
in Augusta In the first place John ID.
Rockefeller is quartered on the same
floor with him at the Ben-Air hotel.
These two very important Americans
met on the golf links and chatted for
a few minutes. They have not called
on each other at the hotel, though.
Mr. Rockefeller is exclusive and re-
mains in his rooms even for bis
meals. He only leaves them when he
goes to the Country club for golf. He
never comes to the diningroom or the
sun parlors or otherwise mingles with
the guests of the big hotel.
The president, on the other hand,
does about all the things that Mr.
Rockefeller does not. He and his party
have a table near the center Of the
diningroom and take all their meals
thede. They are in the parlors or the
lobby nearly all the time they are not
gol1ng or motoring.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
$4,000 SUBSCRIBED
FOR PROPOSED ROAD

A large and enthusiastic gathering
1t Urbanna Friday in behalf of the
proposed railroad TO West Point
was addressed by Gov Mann and
Commodore w. Mcdonald Lee. The
amount of $4,000 was subscribed by
those present. The Governor was
much applauded. and what he said
deeply impressed his hearers.
T. o. Sandy made very interest
ing talk on corn culture to the boys,
who organized the boys corn club
the first in that county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
REBEL DEFEAT COMPLETE

Madero's Forces Routed and Fifty-six
Americans Killed.
Chihuahua, Mex. March 10. - Re-
ports received by Governor Miguel
Ahumada from Casas Grandes show
that the defeat of the rebel forces un.
der Francisco /. Madero near that
place by federals will be so over
WIDENING that there Is little chance Of
the scattered army again assuming
formidable array.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
EDUCATIONAL ADDRESSES

Prof. A. B. Chandler. Jr.. OF Fred
ericksburg. State School Examiner
will speak in the interest Of the
public schools at Dunbrooke Tuesda,
March p. at 1880 p. III. At L!oyds
Wednesday, March %, at / p. M
at Tappahannock Wednesday. March
%. at 7:3O p. m. and at Newland,
Richmond county. Thursday, March
23, at II o'clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL

DR.. r. G. Bledsoe, of Orange, and
Mr.. E. A. Haislop, of Spotsylvan-
ia. passed through the city Monday
enroute to Richmond. where they
took Miss Martha Haislip for treat
ment. Miss Haislip is the daughter
OF Supervisor f. c. Halslip. of Spot
sylVania.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
SERVICES AT TRINITY

In the absence of Rev. II. II. Bar
Der. who is holding a mission at
Falls Church, Rev Mr. Gibbs preach
ed at Trinity Sunday both morning
and evening. There was a large
congregation at each service and
Mr.. Gibbs preached two able ser
mons
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.


Wheat, Soc to soc; corn, sac to soc,
meal, 81. 30 to $3.50 per l0O;oats, 40 to 45;
old hens, live, 10 to IL; dressed, II TO
-; spring chickens, II to -, h.; eggs,
Is to Is; lard, IA TO Is; ducks; live,
9 to 10; dressed IA to 10; butter, 20 to
25; country hams, 20 to p; bacon sides,
Is to l6; Irish potatoes, so to 60; lambs,
81. so to 81 hides, green, 7; dry
sailed, 10 to L; dry hides, - TO Is; calf
skins No. |, Sl0O to SIPS; baled hay,
$lS to 500 per ton; live hogs, 8 to 9;
beef, live weight, to 5; pork, s l-2to 9;
wool 20 TO q per 10; veal. 6 to z; SWEET
potatoes, 60 to IS; dressed chickens, Is
to l6; turkeys live. II to Is; turkeys
drawn, Fl to p; turkeys undrawn, 10
to 20.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14

Congressman Fitzgerald. of Brook
Ign, is beyond doubt the ablest par
Humanitarian on the Democratic side
of the House and as such deserves
recognition. 1t is said that his eleva-
ton is being opposed by Bryan and
Hearst. If this is true there is all the
more reason for promoting him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
MARTIN MAY BE SENATE LEADER

Senator Thomas S. Martin, of Vir-
qinia. will be Democratic leader of the
Senate in the new Congress, according
to Representative c. c. Carlin, Of the
Eighth District.
In Mr.. Carlin's opinion the only thing
in the way of the senior Senator attain
ing this responsible position will be his
own unwillingness TO assume the addi-
tional burden. Many demands will be
constantly made upon him, although on
the other hand, his prestige would be
greater. "All he has to do, in my judg-
ment. is to ask for the place OF floor
leader" said Mr.. Carlin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
BLOWN FROM SHIPS DECK

Blown from the deck of the Old Do
minion steamer Monroe, the body OF
Miss F. Nj. Warwick, of New Haven,
Conn.,, Is somewhere at sea. Miss War
wick left New York Tuesday afternoon
for Norfolk, intending to visit her
brother, Abram Warwick, deputy col
lector of internal revenue at Richmond.
An awful storm prevailed and the
Monroe was pitching and plowing
through the high seas with such force
that most Of her $50 passengers sought
their staterooms.
Miss Warwick, who was IS years old,
Il Is believed ventured out on deck and
was blown overheard. A satchel and
handbag, property of Miss Warwick,
are held by officers Of the Old Domin-
ion line.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
superintendent OF Schools.
March :, 1911. l4-l6
PROPOSALS FOR BRIDGE IN SPOT,
SYLNANIA.

The Board Of Public Roads of Spot
sylvania will receive bids on Friday,
March oath, 1911. at II A. NJ, in the
Business Mems Association Room Of
this city, for a reinforced concrete
bridge over Hazel Run. The plans and
specifications are on file in the State
Highway Commissioners Office, Rich
mond. Va.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
A certified check for 800 must ac-
company each bid, said check to be
payable to DR.. w. A. Harris, Secre-
tary. btf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
FOR 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 ~ b. Mussel-
man, Fredericksburg, Va.
til2-tf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
PURE BRED BOONE COUNTY
WHITE SEED CORN

Grown and sold under the rules of thu
Virginia Corn Growers Association
This corn handled with all possible carr
to make it reliable, is offered at the
following prices, fob.
bushel on cob 500
bushel shelled 2.5'
ShelIed corn is fully equal in quality
to that on the ear and tip, butt and ir
regular kernels removed in order to in
sure accurate dropping.
95 per cent termination guaranteed.
c. u. Gravatt,
i2ltf Port Royal, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14

West Virginia newspapers, who
have hitherto been Boosting of
the riches of that State now talk like
the payment of a little bagatelle
amounting to $7,OOO.O00 will ruin
them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
OLD BRICKS FOR SALE.

We have 100000 first-class ole
bricks at the wooden mills site
These bricks have to be taken OF
the walls by purchasers. IS pei
thousand; sold in quantities OF nc
less than one thousand.
Washington Wooden Mills.
lmar2-7tsf2Seod-5t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
APPOINTED COMMISSIONER

Judge r. II. l.. Chichester enter
ed decree in the suit of
Marshall, etc, V. TURNKEY, adj
ministrator. etc, Saturday directing
T. Stokeley Coleman. special com
missioner. TO make sale of a tract
of 65 acres OF land near Goodies,
Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
ROOMS For RENT

Three large rooms on second and two
rooms on third floor of Ellis Building on
Commerce St, over A. B. Bolts & Co.
Office for rent. Possession given at once.
Apply. to ]. C. Chichester, Law Build
mo m9stf-m10ltf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE
AND STAFFORD

| hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the House Of Dele
gates from the counties Of Stafford
and King George, subject to the
Democratic primary on Sept. Eth,
1911. Soliciting your suffrage,
am
Yours respectfully,
II. Tsacker Berry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14

From the present indications the
Democratic party has two things to
overcome before it can hope for VIC
tory in 1912. One is the Republican
party and the other VIM. ]. Bryan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14

Think of Virginia officers learning
war on the Mexican border. More
valuable information can be secured
on the battlefelds of Spotsylvania.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
VIRGINIA NEWS

LIQUOR license in Warrenton has been
raised from $3.50 to 81, 900 for 1911.
The bakery of L. E. McGill at Reed
vile was burned few days ago. Loss
81, 800, insurance 500.
Healy's mill, in Richmond county, was
DESTROYED by fire a few nights ago.
The property was insured for 81, 200.
Harry T. Borst and Miss Ocie
Cockrill, both of Warrenton. were
married in Rockville Friday, Rev
w. d. Keene officiating.
Montgomery Hall, 400 acres on the
Valley pike, near stanton, has peer
soId 6v Frank Walter to Bates warren
Of Washington, for 5000
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14

A member of the Kansas Leeisla-
ture dubbed John Brown ascoundrel
and an assassin and still lives. Kan
sas is getting too respectable for the
safety of Johns character.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
BOONE COUNTY SEED CORN

have for sale limited quantity of
carefully selected seed corn from lot
that produced over one hundred bushels
10 the acre the past season. Can fur
nish the above either shelled or in the
ear. Prices quoted on application.
A. F. Turner,
lift Port Royal, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
MATCHING EGGS FOR SALE.

Buff Orpington eggs, 81 for 10
$2.5O for As; some fine cockerels
early Matched. at 81 each; cores
pondence solicited.
Mrs. M. A. Payne,
r. F. d. Box rs. Marshall, Va.
f28-1m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
SINGLE MILL FOR SALE

la. r. Farquira automatic shingle
mill, capacity five thousand shingles
per day. In good working order at
Brooke, Va. Cheap for quick buyer.
Address NJ. X. Lowry, Box 904, Rich
mond. Va. Imll-Zl.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
FOR SALE

Bright, clean, sweet No. Shredded
Corn Fodder. All baled and well housed,
at barn or delivered. Phone Mr.. John
Hart, manager of Judyville farm, or
A. II. Judy, 7l3 Main street, Freder-
icksburg. Va. febl5-l5w-s3w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14

Gov. Harmon does not suit the
Commoner, but fortunately for the
Ohio chief executive this fact doesn't
make much difference these days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14

Real estate of every description for
sale. Large timber tracts in all parts
of the country. can supply every want
of the real estate investor or the home
seeker. J. T. Mason, % Law Building.
f28lm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
QUALIFIED IN STAFFORD COURT

Mr.. W. L. Burruss, Jr., was at Stat
ford Monday, where he qualified to
practice law in the Circuit court OF
Stafford county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
TO WE'D

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mills, OF
Louisa, announce the engagement OF
their daughter, Mary Aston Mills, TO
John Hudson Winston. The wedding
will be celebrated some time In
April.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14

TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE
hereby announce myself a can
didate for sheriff subject to the
Democratic primary on Sept. Z. 1911
Soliciting your votes, l am
Yours respectfully,
G. w. Purks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
WORK AND BROOD MAI
WANTED

/ want to purchase two good work
and brood mares from to 10 years
old, which will weigh about 1,lOO
pounds each. Write description tc
me. J. d. Burke.
Paige, Va.
.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14

Rain checks will be issued regular
ly to all who purchase tickets for the
Mexican War Drama.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
lnar11-3t


Black Spanish Jack o. X, for
sale or exchange. Write me what
you have. Address for 80 days,
Kennon. Orange. Va.
Route 2.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
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, 1911-03-14
Thousands See Battle Near
Douglas, Ariz.
IS KILLED OR WOUNDED
Tia Juana, in Lower California,
Expects an Attack by Rebels
and Women and Children
Leave the Town.

Douglas, Ariz. March 13.-Thirty-
I've were killed or wounded in bat
le when General Blanco, with 800
-ebels, came out Of the canyon east
II Agu Prieta, and was engaged by
ederal force Of 300.
The battle was spectacular and was
witnessed by thousands. The rebels
withdrew, but are expected TO attack
again in a short time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14

Few States, if any, will land three
such important chairmanships in the
House as will fall to Virginia. Hay
gets Military Affairs. Jones lnsular
Affairs and Flood Foreign Affairs.
The State will once more be in a
commanding position in the National
Congress, which can not fail to be
pleasing to every Virginian.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14

Expect Attack In Southern California.
Tia Juana, Mex, March l3.-Mexi-
an rurales who are guarding this
own are expecting an attack by in
iurrectos 10 come within the next few
Iours.
All the women and children left the
own as soon as il became light, and
4 few non-combatants took the oppOr-
mnity to get away from the impending
lighting.
The rebels are encamped about five
miles east of Tia Juana, and scouts
reported that it was evidently the in
tention of the rebel forces to attack
Tia Juana. For days preparations have
been made to meet an attack, and
hese were brought up so that they
now make very effective defenses.
This dispatch has just been received
AZ Tia Juana from J. B. Morales, JUS
ice Of the peace at Tecarte:
A band OF rebels. made up of Mex
cans. Indians and Americans, pillaged
be house of Walter Dupee. million
ARE rancher near here, stealing a
$1,000 stallion and supplies. Later they
stole saddles and horses and proyis-
ons from the ranch of Ramon Me-
lenlez. The Ensenada stage was held
I'D and robbed by them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14

MONEY TO LOAN
In sums 10 suit on good security. Ap.
nv to Lee J. Graves, attorney III
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-14
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Route 2.
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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-06-26
AN OLD TIME GEM

There has been talk Of arbitration between
Great Britain and the United States lately and
a great many graceful speeches have been de-
livered by both Englishmen and Americans
about the ties that bind the two peoples in
blood sympathy and esteem. Not many people
know that all that has been said was better
said half century ago by Col E. D. Baker.
When the first Atlantic cable was laid in 1858
the event was celebrated in San Francisco and
Col Baker the orator of the occasion. These
were his closing words
1.-The spectacle which marked the moment
when the cable was first dropped in the deep sea
was one Of absorbing interest. Two stately
ships of different and once hostile nations bore
the precious freight. Meeting in mid-ocean,
they exchanged the cOurtesies of their gallant
professionalism bore the flag of St. George.
Each carried the flaming stripes and blazing
stars-on each deck that martial band bowed
reverently in prayer to the Great Ruler of the
tempest exact in order, perfect in discipline,
they waited the suspicious moment to seek the
distant shore. Well were those noble vessels
named--the one Niagara, with force resistless
as our cataract, the other Agamemnon "King
of Men" as constant in purpose, as resolute in
trial as the great leader of the Trojan war.
Right well, OH gallant crews have you fulfilled
your trust! Favoring were the gales and
smooth the seas that bore you to the land!
And if the wishes and prayers OF the good
and wise Of all the earth may avail, your high
and peaceful mission shall remain forever per-
feet and those triumphant standards, so long
shadowing the earth with their glory shall wave
in united folds, as long the Homerlc story
shall be remembered among men, or the thun-
ders of Niagara reverberate above its arch OF
spray. -