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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-19

No men are infalIIble. and few are
invaluable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-19
Merely an Accident.

Merely an Accident.
"why did she love him.
That's easy"
els itT'
Eyes. He happened along when she
was I'm a sentimental mood"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-19
How u Happen..

little grains Of knowledge.
Great big Eoba Of guess,
EtaTt the dreadful stories,
Causing much distress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-19

The merchant feels sure that there
is n big fortune in agriculture. while
the farmer knows the merchant is
coming money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-19

TERMS.-Dsily. 10 cents per week
Weekly, 81 per year IN advance.
All communications of argumentative
character. political or religious, must
have real name attached for publica-
ton No such articles Will be printed
over fictitious signaturesL
Correspondence solicited from every
township IN Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-19

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-19

If Everybody were satisfied we would
miss the chronic kicker 10 such an
extent that every mothers son OF us
would fall to grumbling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-19


Many a would he bad man has been
brought back to his proper place by
his small wife.
There are men who have won places
OF Importance in the community by the
simple expedient of persuading rich
girls TO marry them
No men are infalIible. and few are
invaluable
We often subscribe TO queer doc
trines in the hope that the other fell
low 80 pacified will let us finish our
cigars in peace.
Life would be much simpler II we
didn't have 10 buy Christmas presents
for our wives.
The merchant feels sure that there
is n big fortune in agriculture. while
the farmer knows the merchant is
coming money.
If everybody were satisfied we would
miss the chronic klckr 10 suCn IN
extent that every mothers son OF us
would fall TO grumbling.
A man is more comfortable in his
old clothes, but woman Is I'm misery
If her gown is out Of date.
A girl figures II out that there is this
advantage that an old fool has over
a young fool for a husband-the old
fool won't last so long.
When you have toothache II
doesn't comfort you any 20 know that
the rest of the world is happy.
Now that the noble red man is but
tradition what will the small boy do
for an incentive 10 bloody deeds?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-19

A girl figures It out that there is this
advantage that an old fool has oveI
a young fool for a husband-the old
fool won't last so long.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-19

A man is more comfortable in his
old clothes, but woman Is I'm misery
il her gown is out of date.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-19

CONTINUED from Page one.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-19

When you have a toothache Il
doesn't comfort you any TO know that
the rest Of the world is happy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
MARTIN TO SPEAK IN RICHMOND

Constituting the first authoritative
announcement regarding the open
ing OF the campaign of Senator Thos
s Martin. il Is stated by a repres n
tative OF the senior senator that
Senator Martin will go to Richmond
Immediately upon adjournment OF
Congress. which is now expected "a
occur Aug. IS. and in all probabil-
ity the first speech to be made by
Senator Martin will be delivered in
the Academy Of music in Richmond
The exact date cannot be fixed up
on until something positive about
the adjournment OF Congress is
known, but indications are that II
will be made on or about Tuesday
night, August %.
The headquarters of Senator Mar
tin have already been engaged at
Murphy's Hotel. They will be in the
rooms he occupied during his cam
paign of 1905. in the old portion OF
the building.
The number OF speeches to be
made by the senior senator has not
been decided II is regarded as
probable that he will addr; IS audi
ences in all of the larger cities and
may have time TO attend court
day gatherings in some Of the cOun-
ties His material is in hand, so il
is said
1t is expected that Senator Swan
son will also 90 to Richmond fol
lowing adjournment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
PHYSICIANS DESCRIBE HOW
BEATTIE'S WIFE WAS MURDERED

The last link in the circumstantial
evidence against II. G. Beattie. Jr. has
been completed. according to the police.
by the examination Of two physicians
with personal knowledge of the wound
which killed the prisoners wife.
These physicians. called to the Beat
tie house Immediately after Beattie
brought his dead wife home, examined
the wound and found there was not a
sign of gunpowder on the flesh, but that
inside of the wound we're both gun
powder stains and wadding from the
cartridge.
These witnesses leave no room for
doubt that the shotgun was pressed
hard against the face Of the wife and
fired. Had the weapon been leveled at
a distance Of a foot or more, the face
would have borne some trace of pow
der. AS it was, the wound was found
to be clean on the exterior, but loaded
with powder grains and wadding inside
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
LOCAL MARkET

fCorrcctei by Simon tlirsh n Brol
Wheat. SIC To zoe; corn, zoe 90 72ci
maai. 81. 40 to 81. 90 per I00;oats, i5 to 46i
old hens, live, II Ia II. dressed, II 10 10;
winter chickens, II TO 20. h.. dressed Is
to 20; spring chickens, II to 10 cts h.
eggs, II to l6; lard. IL 10 10: ducks.
live. 9 to 10; dressed Is to 10; butter, ID
to 20; country hams, II to Is. bacon sides,
IL to l5;Irish potatocs lto$l.25; lambs.
$3.50 to 81 hides. green, Z dry
sailed, Toto Y; dry hides, H. To IS; calf
skins No. !. 500 to Sl.25; baled hay,
800 to S23 per nn; live hogs. 6 t. 6 II;
beef. hive weight, to 3; pork, Z to 3;
wool, IS to 20 per ID; veal. 10 Z; sweet
potatoes. 81 10 SIPS; turkeys live, IL to
is; seed Irish Potatoes. 81 to Sl25; ship
stuff $26 to $2S: bran, SIG to $29 per
ton; black peas, S2.S5; black-eye peas,
60 Or
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
GEN. GORDON DEAD
Head of Confederate Veterans
Yields to Long Illness.
WAS THRICE SENT TO CONGRESS

Gen George w. Gordon. com
mander -in-chief of the United con
federate Veterans. and MEMBER O
Congress. died al his home in Mem
phis Wednesd afternoon. His III
ness dated from his last poliu
cal campaign, when he was re-elec'e'
10 the House OF Representatives.
George Washington Gordon wa'
born in Giles county, Tenn, OCT
,. 1886. -, ,.
Al the beginning of the civil war
Gen. Gordon enlisted rs drillmas'ei
of the Eleventh Tennessee infantry
~ $ 4. He later was lieutonant-eol'
.onel and i'm about a year was com
missioued colonel. In 1864 he was
named brigadier general. lie part
cipated with distinction in mum
Der of engagements. and at one time
was taken prisoner.
At the clos of tine war Gen cor
don studied and practced law De
coming attorney general OF SheiOE
county. He was elected me- mbeI
of the SiXtieth Congress from the
Tenth Tennessee district. and re-
elected TO The sixty first and sixty
second COngrt sses
G.n Gordon was chosen comman
der-in-chief of the United Conied-
crate Veterans at reunion OF lSl Il
Al Mobile. Ala. tie WAS reelected
lat the 1911 reunion At Little ROCK
Ark. last May
After his last political campaisn
Gen Gordon's health began 10 fan.
Asthma in severe form develop I'd.
Notwithstandme. he attended the
sessions Of Congress and his vigor
was partially restored. Just before
the Little Rock reunion De- suffered
an attack of ptomaine pois'nlhS'"hu
against the advice OF physicians IN
sisted OF attending the reunion.
While in Little Rock he became
very weak. and since then his de-
cline had been rapid
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12

IN the name of the Commonwealth OF
| Virginia. In the Clerk office of the
Circuit court Of the county of Spot
syIvania on the 3lst day Of July, 1911
I W. II. Lewis, plaintiff, against james
Stanard and others, defendants. The
object Of this suit is general credi
tors bill to subject the real estate
whereof Addison Stanard died seized
ard possessed, to the plaintiffs claim
of $50 and interest from July 9th,
1909. until paid. And an affidavit hav-
ing been made and filed that the de-
PENDANT, James Stanard, is not resi-
dent of the State of Virginia, it is or
dered that he do appear here within
fifteen days after due publication here
of. and do what may be necessary to
protect his interest in this suit. And
il is further ordered that a copy there
of be published once week for four
weeks in The Free Lance, and that a
copy be posted at the front door of the
courthouse of this county on or before
the next succeeding rule day after the
entry of this suit.
Teste:
I. A. Harris, Clerk.
T. Stokeley Coleman, p. q.
A copy-Teste:
r. A. Harris, Clerk.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
STATE FARMERS INSTITUTE

Al the state Farmers Institute
at stanton Wednesday, WesImore-
land Davis. OF LoudOun. and Cover
nor Mann were ihc principal speak
ers
Addresses re also made by Or.
$. " Fletcher. Or Bradford Knapp.
I. o SANDY. prof IL vs.. Muntord
and others.
DR.. Knapp said there were $1,000
Southern boys in com cubs. ana
that the movement Was dong niue"
10 solve th,. keep the boys ON the
farm" problem. as We'll AS Vastly
bettering the methods OF com rails
ing
Almost fabUiOts accounts OF what
could De done in raising alfalfa We're
given by PROF West gate. the Ailalia
expert. who answe red many ques
tons as 10 planting and handling
the crop Valuable papers on the
control Of insects injurious TO hay
grain and other field crops we're
presented by DR. Black
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
TYPHOID ExPEST SENT TO VIRGINIA

For Tie purpose Of having one
Of the foremost typhoid experts in
tho employ Of the government con
fer with the state Health Depart
ment. Dr.. l.. l.. Lumsden has been
detailed by the general OF
the army TO two months labor in
Virginia Or. Lumsden is with The
department.
His especial purpose will be TO in
yestigate and study typhoid in the
rural districts lie will be aided by
Or. Allen W. Ere man. and together
they will go over the State looking
up outbreaks OF the disease. trac-
ing their cause. and reviewing pre-
ventive measures inaugurated.
There is no alarming amount OF
the disease. by comparison. this
year While the figures will not be
available for several months. ii is
believed they will show q decrease
in the number OF cases
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
DANvILLE PREACHER IN JAIL

Rev d. p Tate, a Methodist min
lister and former real estate dealer
of Danyille. who was arrested ten
days ago in Knoxville. Tenn. for
alleged fraudulent operations at Dan
willie. was brought back by Chief Of
Police Bell.
Seth Taylor. a mill foreman. from
whom it is alleged Tate obtained
about 5000 by fraud. accOmpan-
led Chief Bell to Tennessee. Tate's
attorneys made an unsuccessful fight
against the granting OF eXtradiuon
papers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
FREE SPEECH AND FAIR PLAY

Editorial in Richmond Virginian.)
We have read with profound regret
the report OF the recent meeting al
the Orpheum Theatre. in Ports
mouth. held in the interest OF Mr.
Carter Glass candidacy for the Uni
ted States Senate. We feel sure
that We utter an almost universal
sentiment when We deplore the fact
that the present campaign should
have reached such a stage of cheap
personalities and the passage OF
gross insult
That such crisis should have
been reached was inevitable from
the direction the campaign has as
sumed. The career of public ser
want is a matter of public property
and may be legitimately critics"
ed. But the introduction OF unnec-
essary denunciation, invective and
insult is inexcusable and to be de-
plored. And to many shame has
come, that a decent and digniiled
campaign should have at this mo
ment, degenerated into a meeting
moved by the spirit OF the mob. Mr.
Glass and Mr. Lee are both gentle
men. familiar with the amenities OF
political controversy conducted up
on a high plane. They are both
gentlemen Of high character. But
they are men OF spirit and in the
earnestness OF debate have been
betrayed into the improprieties We
think that, having been SO betrayed d,
the danger Of future repetition will
be understood and guarded against.
Let us have all the light We can get.
II any reason exists why any can
didate is unfit in capacity or char
acter for the office he seeks, let
the people know it. But the public
believes that a calm and convincing
statement Of principles and facts is
preferable to, and more effective
than the resort TO inyectiye and in
suit.
So far as the attitude OF the au-
dience Is concerned, Mr.. Lee should
have had fair play and the right of
free speech. II was Mr.. Glass meet
ing. but Mr.. Glass had practically and
publicly invited Mr.. Lees presence
Indeed, his printed interviews had
practically challenged Mr.. Lees at
tendance. II he permitted the in
terruption his followers should have
guaranteed Mr.. Lee a courteous and
respectful hearing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
TO BUILD LINE TO URBANNA
Committee Named 10 Secure Organiza-
ton of Company.

Vice President T. M. Darlington and
Business Manager W. T. Dabney, of the
Richmond Chamber of Commerce, re-
turned 10 Richmond Wednesday night
from West Point, where they attended
an enthusiastic meeting called for the
purpose of building a bridge across the
Mattaponi River and a connection by
rail with the Rappahannock by way of
West Point, terminating at Urbanna.
Col. John r. Saunders. of Middlesex.
presided, and besides the Richmond
delegation, j. M. Hudspeth, of the
Southern Railway, also spoke. A com
mittee, consisting Of twenty citizens Of
West Point and adjacent counties, was
formed and delegated to organize a
company to put the project through.
This committee will meet in a short
while at Urbanna.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
BENNER's SISTER STRICKEN

DIR. G. Shirley Carter, Of Warrenton,
selected as one of the judges for the
AIbemarle show, wired Manager Coch-
ran Wednesday that he was detained at
home on account of the extreme illness
of Mrs. ]. d. Kirby, of Washington.
Mrs. Kirby is a sister of u. D. Ben.
ner, of Bell Air Farm, who met such q
tragic death at the Orange show last
week. Mrs. Kirby became unconscious
at the funeral Of her brother Sunday,
and little hope is entertained for hei
recovery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
"DRYS" NAME TICKET

"Drys" of all parties of Staunton
and Augusta county in mass meet
ing nominated a legislative ticket.
Prof. CT. Jordan was named for the
Senate. and II. NJ. Lewis. of Staun-
ton. and w. A. Rife. of Waynessoro.
for the house. Prof. Jordan declin-
ed to run and a committee will fill
his place.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
ONE DEAD IN NEGRO ROW

Thomas Fuller. a negro. was killed
and his two brothers. +. II. and
F. G. Fuller. seriously wounded in a
shooting affray at Mount Pleasant in
Fairfax county.
The shooting began when the Full
Ter brothers objected to their sister
going to a dance with one of her
suitors Eleven negroes were arrest
ed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
STAURT0R "DRYS" WILL CONTEST

Alleging that the city treasurer
had failed to file a proper list Of
qualified voters and that the names
had not been posted according to
law. the dTys Of Stanton Thursday
asked that the recent local option
election. @hich was won by the vets,
be set aside. The action was filed
in corporation court. No license will
be granted pending a court ruling on
the question.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
REPUBLICANS
CANNOT VOTE
Their Participation Would vitiate
The Primary.
Especial to The Free Lancet

Especial TO The Free Lancet
Richmond, Va. Aug 10.
Chairman ]. Taylor Ellyson. OF the
State Democratic Committee, has
sent a letter to Capt. J. NJ. Harris,
chairman of Nottoway county, In
which he declares that the action
of the county committee in holding
that Republicans can participate in
the Democratic primary OF Sept.
u, is wrong, null and void and in di-
rect conflict with the primary plan
and the specific resolution of the
State Central Committee adopted
May 3.
Mr.. Ellyson also says that where
such avowed Republicans are allow
ed to vote 1t will result in yitiating
he result Of the vote in such pre-
cinct.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
SUMNER IN ORANGE

The bloom is on the clover. you
hear the hum of bees, while on the
shady corner, the loafer takes his
ease. The blossom is on
the pumpkin. you feel the bite of
the fleas, while in the shady bower
the lover takes a squeeze.-Orange
Observer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
NOTICE

There will be lawn party at Mon
cures Memorial Church, Friday, Aug.
25th. Supper will be served on the
grounds. Refreshments and confec-
tioneries Of all kinds on hand in abund-
ance. For the benefit Of the church.
Everybody welcome. Come and have
good time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
CARNIVAL FOR COLONIAL BEACH

Colonial Beach is to have a big
carnival, lasting three days. begin
ming August % and ending Aug. "a
There will be regatta, tourna-
ment, big ball, swimming races. etc
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
SERVICES AT AQUA CHURCH

There will be all-day preaching at
Aqua church. Stafford, on Sunday
Aug. 10. The morning service VIII
consist OF celebration of the holy
communion and sermon and Will be
gin promptly at IL o'clock. Even
ing prayer and brief addresses at
23O
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
CHARLOTTESVILLE HORSE SHOW

The Albemarle Horse Show ended al
Charlottesville Thursday. twenty-five
classes were exhibited. The spectators
were enthusiastic, and the show was a
success.
twenty-five horses competed for the
loving cup presented by merchants OF
Charlottesville. Taconite. owned by
Julian Morris. was the winner.
Julian Morris carried off four blues.
Mrs. Allan Potts won with Golden
Butterfly and Daffodil.
Miss Amy du Pont won the blue in
the park tandem class and with Matte
Chimes in runabout class.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
NOTICE

The Rockhill school board will meet
at Ruby school house on Saturday,
August 10, 1911, at 10 O'Clock a. m,
for the purpose of appointing appli-
cants who desire to teach in the public
schools in said districts for the school
term of 1911 and IL. All applicants
must present certificates in full force.
BY order Of board,
r. M. Jones, Clerk of Board.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the county as.
ISOLATION, Patriotic Order Sons OF
America will meet with Sunlight Camp,
on the 4th Wednesday in August at
1890 a. m. All members of this order
are cordially invited to attend.
p. c. GoOdloe, Sec. Co. Asso.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
Tuesday, August 22nd,

at u O'Clock NJ. in front of the Law
Building in Fredericksburg, Va, a
most desirable tract Of land in Stafford
county owned by the estate Of the late
Chas. f. Tackett, Esq, containing
about fifty acres, we'll enclosed, with a
new and comfortable dwelling, fine
drinking water, a young orchard and
about II acres Of wood land on the
tract. A rare opportunity is offered to
buy a most healthy and choice home.
Terms made known on day of sale.
Possession given on the first day Of
October next.
N. b. KINSEY,
AuctiOneer.
all l-5-S-12-15-19 ais l-3-S-l0-l5-l7-2l
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
NOTICE

There will be a lawn party at Old
Andrews Chapel, near Brooke Station,
Saturday, Aug. 18th. Supper will be
served on the grounds. Refreshments
and confectioneries of all kinds on hand
IN abundance. Proceeds for beneflt oil
church. All candidates welcome.
Everybody invited to come and have
good time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
FOR LOCAL OPTION
Especial to The Free Lance)
Richmond Va Aug. 10

All OF the Legislative candidates
have been asked the usual ques-
tons as to their views on the sub
ject OF temperance and how they
will vote on Statewide enabling
act. The replies are slow. but Sen
ator Folkes says he is against the
enabling act and stands for local OPP
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
RESIDENCE BURNED
Similar Fire Same Date Last
Year.

Especial to The Free Lance)
Culpeper, Va, Aug. 10th.
The residence of j. w. Burne, mer-
chant at Brandy station, was burned at
noon today. The house was totally de-
stroyed. Mr.. Burne suffered a similar
loss on August 10th, 1910.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
NEW HOTEL FOR BRISTOL

The handsome new fireproof Hotel
Bristol, completed and furnished at
cost OF 100000, was opened with
an elaborate banquet given by the
Board of Trade Thursday night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
CANDIDATES CARDS

To The Voters OF Stafford:
In the past four years it has been
my constant endeavOr to per-
form the duties of sheriff with JUS
tice to all and favOrs to none.
come before you again to ask you to
re-elect me 10 the office on Nov.
18th. promising a faithful discharge
of the duties OF the office.
Respectfully.
r. G. l.. Moncure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
GROVE CHURCH

Rev. Decatur Edwards will aid Rev.
C. w. Brooks in meeting at Grove
church. Fauquier Co., beginning the
End Sunday.