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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
MODERN ART
(Communicated)

The trend Of art In modern times
is towards the elimination of every
detail which detracts from the cen
tral facts of any subject to be paint
ed Artists try now to put on can
vas those salient points which make
up that subtle thing. the likeness OF
what Is before them the strong
est impression one gets. be IL from "A
human face, a city street or the
great out-of-doOrs; that which
would be thought OF In remembrance
Certain points about all things
seen impress one more strongly at
once, and IL Is the artists inner Wis
ion that with training must teach
him which points express the beauty
In that which he tries TO translate
onto canvas. All the rest Is unim-
portant. infinite detail even detract-
ing from the strong impression first
set down And there Is so little In
nature and nothing in the human
face that is not beautiful when seen
with this inner vision the vision
that all people have. tho not always
consciously.
Even Rembrandt. ValOsquey and
the old masters In this sense then
were "impressionists." In that they
put down in their wonderful works
only that which most strongly i'm
pressed them about each subject
painted Think OF Mona Lisa.
Leonard's da Vinci's masterpiece
Who could describe in words any
distinct feature OF this strange wo-
man? Detail having indeed once
been found, has been made subseryi-
ent; so that one carries away the
memory OF the living character OF
La Gioconda as she must have been
known TO the artist, unhampered by
distracting minor thoughts or sugges
tons.
And in the landscapes OF Corat.
who could describe by what method
he has painted the feeling that
twilight gives. and yet 1t is there.
Just a few lines indicating trunks
OF trees. vague foliage and reflect
ing water. with sometimes clear
figures moving in this enchanted at
mosphere. and the impression is so
strong that We can feel the mists
rising and leaves stirring in the
evening.
In Whistler's NOcturnes We have
this form OF art in perhaps It's most
intense form. the spirit OF night over
a city with it's river life. or on the
ocean. Is embodied in such mater
ial things as paint and canvas. and
in all that We try TO accomplish in
life do We not eliminate the lit
tie details. all that is unimportant
to the great central idea which We
wish TO stand clear and triumphant
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
500 REWARD, 800.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is
the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being con
stitutional disease, requires a constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure
is taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the founda-
ton of the disease, and giving the pa
tient strength by building up the consti-
tuition and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative power that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case
that it fails to cure. Send for list OF
testimonials.
Address, F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo,
%.
Sold by all druggists, Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
VIRGINIA NEWS

On June lst ground will be broken
at Syringa, Middlesex county, for
a new High School bnilding.
Rappahannock District Confer
ence conyenes at Kinsale Tuesday,
to be i'm session three days.
The Northern Neck Baptist Sun
day School Convention met with
White Stone Baptist church Satur-
day and Sunday.
j. +. Healy. OF Middlesex. has
announced his candidacy for Demo-
cratic nomination for House Of Dele
gates from Mathews and Middlesex
The Democratic county committee
Of Westmoreland has decided to
nominate candidates for district Of
fees in mass-meetings to be held in
the several districts.
The factory of the Essex Packing
Co, Tappahannock. is in full blast
canning English peas The crop
has been greatly shortened by the
continued drought.-Tidewater Dem
Ocrat.
On Wednesday night the barn be
longing to ~ u Oakley. in Rich
mond county. was burned by light
ming, together with hay and guam
tity Of corn Loss, $1,000; S4O0 in
surance.
Announcement has been made OF
the approaching marriage OF Miss
Alexine Bliss Williams. OF Richmond
to DR.. W Henry Street. formerly Of
Essex county. now OF Richmond. to
take place June 9th.
Congressman William A. Jones.
who is opposing Senator Martin for
the senatorial nomination. has paid
his assessment OF $4,000 and filed
his notice of candidacy with Chair
man J. Taylor Ellys0n.
Mrs David r. Sullivan died at her
home at RehOboth Church Tuesday
from typhoid fever. aged 60 years
She Is survived by her husband by
her second marriage. four sons and
three daughters Inierment AT XII
marnock Baptist church.
On May 31st the Harmony Grove
church, Middlesex county, will break
ground for n large new brick church
building. with a seating capacity Of
500, and ten large well-arranged
Sunday-school rooms. This is one Of
the largest country churches in the
State.
The Supreme Court OF Appeals
granted a writ Of error and superse-
deas in the case of The Virginia
Committee of the Southeastern I'm
derwriters Association against the
Commonwealth. The cases are those
OF the insurance agents of Newport
News, who were fined $4O0 and cost
for alleged conspiracy TO fix insur-
ance rates for the city OF Newport
News
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
ORANGE
Notes from Lahore.
Lahore. Va, May %.

Lahore. Va. May 20.
Everything is SO dry the crops are
all suffering for rain.
a large crowd OF young people
met at the home OF Mrs Lit Jack
son Saturday for choir practice.
Choir practice will be at Mrs FL
la Woolfolk's next Saturday night.
Hope all OF the singers will be pres
ent.
Mr. VIII Morton has returned
from St. Lukes Hospital much bene-
fitted
Mrs. Lit Jackson was a Froder-
icksburg visitor this week.
Miss Florence Graves and her
brother John are visiting relatives
in North Carolina.
The Lahore baseball team will
practice Saturday on the ball
grounds at Voolfolk They ex-
pect to play match game with
Thorn Hill Saturday. June B. Three
cheers for Lahore.
Mr.. Henry Decker has returned
from school. Everyone is glad to
have him back. especially some OF
the young ladies.
Miss Lillian Waddy has been
spending some time with her aunt.
Mrs Johnson, at Monroyia.
Miss Lilly Voolfolk and Mr.. Mar
shall Jackson were visitors at Pleas
ant View Sunday
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30

To the citizens of Spotsylyania
county:
1 hereby announce myself a can
didate for sheriff, and II Il be your
pleasure to elect me to this impor-
tant position / promise to faithfully
and impartially discharge the duties
regardless OF fear or favor. | shall
be most grateful for your vote. This
announcement Is made subject TO
the Democratic primary,if any there
he Yours truly,
r. NJ. Waller,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
FREDERICKSBURG

To The Free Lance.
What is the matter with the old
mother town? Has she been treated
right by her sons and daughters?
The place where Capt. John Smith
in looking down the ages said that
Heaven and earth never agreed bet
ter in making place for the habita
ton OF man. First settled by white
men in 1922 and named in 1921, with
80 acres of land set apart for
town, ground for churchyard. marx
ct place, lots and streets. the land
to be sold at the rate OF forty shll-
lings for an acre, no person Delng
allowed 10 own more than two lots,
the money for the sale OF the lots TO
be used for the benefit OF the IN
habitants. The houses were built
of wood. had wooden chimneys. In
l742 3 additional acres were add
ed to the town. The first court
was organized in 1882, In 1885 the
whipping post, the stocks and the
ducking stool kept the people in line
of right living and speaking. Crowds
attended the ducking school per
formances on the river banks AZ
the foot of Wolfe street. In 1871
the town loaned the general govern
ment $4,000 from its surplus funds.
In 1896 iron works, mills, other In
dustries prospered in their lines and
the merchants did well paying busi-
ness buying and shipping tobacco,
for II was tobacco everywhere. Yes
sells of great tonnage carried this
commodity every trip. The great
fire of 1907 destroyed about one
half of the town. In 1920 the mail
for five Southern States was distrib-
uted by way Of this town over
horseback route. In 1904 the first
minister was given court license to
perform the marriage ceremony.
Yours for Mother Washington Me
mortal Highway,
Thos. H. Harris.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
GREGORYS SHORTAGE GROWS

According to announcements at
the offices OF the Atlantic Coast
Line Railway. Richmond. the short
ages OF Louis l.. Gregory. the abb
sconding cashier of that company has
reached $21 900 and it is not known
how much more II will amount to
when the examination Of his books
has been completed.
Ii further became known from
those at work on GregOry's books
that when ready for flight Gregory
paused long enough to take S3,2OO
more from the Golfers Of railroad
company on the night Of his depart
ure The police have learned moth
ing Of Gregory's whereabouts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
STATE SUPREME COURT
To Hold Session at Wytheville.

The Supreme Court of Appeals
will meet for its summer session at
Wytheville next Tuesday Ii Is un-
derstood that the Wytheville dock
ct this year Is not large, and that
the session will hardly last longer
than a month.
A big batch Of decisions will be
handed down on June 8, the next
opinion day OF the court. These Will
include, it is presumed, the passen-
ger rate case of the Washington
Southern, in which that road asks
for an increase from 2 to cents
per mile, refusing to accept the z
1-2 cent rate allowed it by the state
Corporation Commission. There are
also many other cases of Importance
In which a decision is expected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30

ricultural sections. have decided
to enter the race for the House OF
Delegates, and do hereby declare
myself a candidate for the nomina-
tion, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary to be held Sept. 7th, 1911.
II elected TO the office will
discharge my duties in an efficient
and business-like way. / am in fay-
or OF Improving the conditions OF
our public schools and our public
highways and TO promote such steps
generally as will advance our Agri-
cultural and Horticultural condi-
tions.
Whit ID. Peyton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
WALLACE LIBRARY
Expression of Appreciation OF
The Institution.
BY PUPILS OF THE COLLEGE.

The following is the copy Of paper
prepared and signed by pupils of the
the departments Of English and history
of Fredericksburg College in apprecia-
tion of the Wallace Library, sent to
Judge A. w. Wallace. together with
Judge Wallace's response.
Fredericksburg. Va, May 18th. 1911.
We. the undersigned members Of the
various classes of the Fredericksburg
College departments Of English and
history, take this method-inadequate
though it be-of expressing to Judge
A. w. Wallace our earnest thanks for
the valuable privilege we have enjoyed
in the use Of the Wallace Library.
We have found il most serviceable
and feel assured that the results OBJ
tanned from our reading and research
therein have enhanced inestimably
the value of our course during the
school year just closing.
Furthermore, to Miss Sallie N.
Gravatt. the librarian. we express our
high appreciation of her many kind
nesses to US and our gratitude for her
untiring efforts in our behalf.
(Sgned)
Daniel c. Buchanan II. James +.
Bear u. Carter Bleight 'l3. w. S.
Scott ~. w. l.. Harrell ~. n. b.
Adams ~, f. l.. Junkin IA, ii. l..
Daniel 'l3, L. Beverley CLANCY ~,
Ruth Sullivan ~, T. Graham Slower
'l3. Grace X. Tanner IA, Bessie L.
Motely ~. Chas. w. Hassell IL,
J. Boiling Rennolds IA, J. Frank Ligon
II, Sarah l.. lizard II, Rita lizard 'l3,
Prentiss G. Thompson II, Eloise M.
Tanner II, Leila G. Sanford II, Mary
S. Carmichael '13. Elsie w. Lewis IL,
Mary +. Chesley 'l3, Netty Corbin
Marye 'l3, Edna b. Bishop 'l3, Edyth
Ballard 'l2. Georgeina Dean ~, Is
telle Ballard IA. Rebecca Marye IA,
Frances Harrell IA, Mary S. Decker
IA, Sadie II. Wilson u, Edward n.
Caldwell II, Eleanor NJ. Decker IA,
c. N. Caldwell u, II. c. Turner II,
c. b. Saunders II. Anna r. Keim IL,
Mary Powell Wilson, Stuart Williams
n, Hugh Cunningham IA.
Fredericksburg, May 18th, 1911.
Messrs. Daniel c. Buchanan, James +.
Bear and others, and Misses Sarah l..
lizard, Leila G.. Sanford and others,
City:
am in receipt of your communlca-
ton of the 18th. am not entitled to
your kind expression Of thanks, but as
personal representative of one whose
memory is dear to me and whose
thoughtful, public spirit and love for
the people dictated the foundation of
the library, desire TO express the
qualification, which know he, if hv-
ing, would feel, that you. the coming
generation, are reaping the fruits OF
his work.
Very truly yours,
A. w. Wallace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30

To the voters of Caroline county, Va:
respectfully announce myself
candidate for the Office Of Sheriff sub
ject TO the action Of the Democratic
primary on Sept. Z, 1911, and solicit
the support Of my fellow citizens,
promising If elected to faithfully and
impartially discharge the duties Of the
office to the best Of my ability.
Respectfully.
I'd +. b. Collins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
FLIES

We may be immune to typhoid and
consumption. but if we could see the
feet of the fly through the miscroscope
and guess where he gathered the NTH
that he often carries when he alights
on the dining room table, we would
give him no quarter. In general, the
unseen things are the most important,
and they are the things that we are
liable to overlook. but we should dis
criminate against the house fly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
IN HONOR OF HER GUEST

At "Brompton. the home of Capt.
NJ. b. Rowe. a five o'clock tea was
given Thursday by Miss Cora Rowe
in honor OF her guest, Mrs. w. p.
Kimbrough, OF Mississippi. Dainty
refreshments were served.
Among those present were Mrs. W
p. Kimbrough. Mrs. Alvin T. Rowe.
Misses Cora Rowe, Susie Yates. Su-
sic Tyler, Sadie Tyler. Eula Hender-
son, Evelyn and Louise Ninde. Grace
c. Jones
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30

To the voters of Spotsylyania Co.:
AT the solicitation of my many
friends, | respectfully announce my
self a candidate for the position OF
treasurer OF Spotsylyania county to
be voted for at the fall election. No
vember 7th, 1911. | earnestly ask
the support of the voters OF
the county, irrespective of part.
affillation, and promise II am hon
ored by an election to put forth my
best endeavors TO faithfully. honest
ly and efficiently discharge the du-
ties of the office and protect the
interest OF the county.
Thanking my many friends for the
cordial assurance of support l have
already received. | am,
Respectfully.
NJ. II. Dickinson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
Stafford and
King George
TO THE VOTERS OF STAFFORD
AMI KINn CEORCE

TO THE VOTERS OF STAFFORD
AND KING GEORGE
| hereby announce myself a can
didate for the House Of Delegates
from the counties OF Stafford and
King George subject to the action OF
the Democratic primary on Septem-
Der 7th, 1911. If elected | pledge
myself to serve you honestly and
faithfully, to hold myself at all
times subject to the will OF my con-
stituency and to promote, by my
best efforts the interests OF the
people, the party and the State.
Soliciting the honor OF your suf-
frage, | am
Respectfully yours,
George Ogle Tayloe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30

To the Voters of Spotsylvania Co.:
At the request of numerous
friends, | hereby announce myself a
candidate for the office OF sheriff OF
Spotsylvania, subject, however, to
the Democratic primary, IL one be
held. / promise, II elected. to dis
charge the duties of the office with
out fear or favor and according TO
the best OF my ability.
Soliciting the honor of your sup
port, am,
Yours respectfully.
Carl A. Garner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
s1,4OO,OOO FOR IMPROVEMENTS

The Committee on Finance has rec
commended to the Richmond City
Council an ordinance providing for the
issuance of 81, 400, 900 in bonds to be
used on general public improvements
in various parts of the city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
IN HONOR OF CONGRESSMAN HAY

The camp at Luray. by order of
Gen. Vaughan, has been Officially
designated Camp James Hay in
honor of James Hay, Representative
from the Seventh Virginia district
in Congress, and chairman OF the
House Committee on Military al
fafrq
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
Geo. w. Herring.

For Supervisor Aqua District, Stafford.
Having been requested by my friends,
hereby announce myself candidate
for Supervisor in Aqua District. Should
be elected | promise a satisfactory
disposal of the duties of same, consid-
ering the county's interest as my own.
Respectfully yours,
ml3-lm Norman Raines.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
JUDGMENT ENTERED

Justice b. f. Eastburn entered
judgment for SIS in the case OF w.
B. Osbourn V. j. II. Truslow on Fri
day. Sheriff Waller was directed to
collect the amount G. ID. Foster
represents plaintiff
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
ROLL OF HONOR

Summit, Va, May 26.
Following are the names of pupils on
roll of honor of Summit School for the
month of May:
Ethel Bullock, Mary Blanton, Shirley
Catlett, Mary Hansford, Bessie Hans
ford, Lucille HaHsford, Virginia Leary
and Charlie Leary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
MONEY BACK
On That Basis GOolrick's Pharmacy
Will Sell You a Bottle of Parisian
Sage Hair Grower.

Will Sell You bOttie OF raris'ah
Sage Hair Grower.
Hair must have nourishment or die.
If it does not have proper nourshmentt
it will lose its vitality, grow weak, and
become an easy prey to the ravages OF
the vicious germs Of dandruff.
Partisan Sage is hair nourisher; IL IS
the result of sincere study and expert
ment by one Of the worlds leading SCI
entists.
1t should be used regularly as hair
dressing by everyone with healthy hair,
because it never fails to prevent dan
druff, falling hair, or any scalp disease.
But Partisan Sage is not only pre-
ventive, it is a certain cure for dandruff;
it stops itchingof the scalp instantly; II
makes hair grow thick and luxuriant.
1t is especially in demand by ladies, be-
cause it makes the hair beautiful, soft
and fluffy. 1t is sold by Goolrick 8
Modern Pharmacy and druggists every
where, under positive guarantee to DO
all that is claimed for 1t, or money back.
Mail orders filed, charges prepaid, by
the American makers, the Giroux Mig.
Co., Buffalo, N. Y. The girl with Au-
burn hair is on every package.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
Very respectfully,
T. A. largest.

To the voters of Rappahannock dis
trict, King George county, Va. Having
been requested by my friends hereby
announce myself candidate for super
visor in Rappahannock district, subject
to the action of the Democratic primary
on Sept. z, 1911.
Should | be elected | promise salts
factory disposal Of the duties OF same,
considering the county's interest as my
own. Yours respectfully,
Jesse Newton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
Stafford

To the voters Of Stafford County:
hereby announce myself candi-
date for Clerk of the Circuit Court
of Stafford county at the election to
be held Noyember,1911; II elected /
will give my personal attention to
the duties of the office and dis
charge them to the best OF my abil-
ity.
Geo w Herring
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
a22l2m

To the voters of Shiloh Magisterial
District in King George county.
respectfully announce myself can
didate for the Office Of supervisor ln
Shiloh District, subject to the action OF
the Democratic primary, and respect
fully solicit the support OF the
voters of that district.
Very respectfully,
m4ltd w. A. Rollins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
SALE OF A FARM

Mr.. G. w. Colbert, of Gunieas. Car
oline county. has sold one of his
farms near Summit. containing 100
acres, to Messrs. William and Robt
Leftwich for 81 500.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30

To the Voters of Spotsylyania Coun-
ty:
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for treasurer of the county or
Spotsylvania at the election next
fall, subject to any action taken
by the Democratic party OF the
county. Respectfully,
]. w. Massey
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
Respectfully,
Al \

To the voters of Spotsylyania Co.:
Having served as commissioner Of
revenue OF Livingston District for
the past four years, | hereby an
nOnnce myself candidate for re-
election to said office, subject to the
Democratic primary to be held in
August. | solicit your support.
Very respectfully.
=. c. Finney.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
GOES TO PEN FOR FIVE YEARS

Mollie Ellis, who was indicted by
grand jury Thursday for house
breaking, plead guilty and was SEN
fenced by Judge John T. Goolrick to
five years in the penitentiary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30

To The Voters OF Spotsylyania Co:
Fellow-citizens, at the solicitation
OF many friends. hereby announce
myself a candidate for the office OF
Commissioner OF Revenue for Liv-
ingston District, in this county, and
most respectfully solicit your sup
port. Should it be your pleasure
to elect me to this office, shall be
grateful and promise to reward your
confidence by a faithful discharge OF
the duties
Very respectfully,
w. G.. Hicks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
King George

TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE
COUNTY.
Having announced myself candi-
date for the Office of sheriff, subject to
the action Of the Democratic primary,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
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. 7th,
1911. Soliciting your suffrage.
am
Yours respectfully.
II. Thacker Berry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30
CANDIDATES CARDS
Spotsylvania

To the voters Of Spotsylyania Co.:
FellOw-citiZens: At the request
OF friends 1 hereby announce myself
Il candidate for Commissioner OF
Revenue for Courtland District. sub
ject TO the Democratic primary TO
be held on the first Tuesday I'm
August next. Should It be your
pleasure to elect me to said office.
| hope BY faithful and impartial
discharge Of the duties pertaining
to said office to give satisfaction to
all
Respectfully,
NJ l. XounO
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30

To the voters of Rappahannock Mag
isterial District in King George county.
respectfully announce myself a can
didate for the office Of Supervisor in
RappahannOck District, subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary, and
respectfully solicit the support Of the
voters of that district, with the assur-
ance that if elected ! shall conduct the
office in the best interest Of the people
of the county.
Very respectfully,
I'd T. A. largest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30

To the voters Of Caroline county: |
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the House of Delegates from the
county of Caroline, subject to the Dem
ocratic primary, and respectfully soil at
your suffrage.
Yours respectfully,
It S. II. Evans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-30

To the Voters of Stafford and King
George:
At the solicitation OF many
voters both In King George and
stafford, and those who are repre-
sentatives OF our best as-