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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
CHAP MAN BURTON

Mr.. John Allen Chapman, promi-
nent young man man of Canton, Ohio,
and Miss Nettie Belle Burton, of this
city, were married Tuesday night at 8
O'Clock at the residence of her uncle,
Mr.. T. J. Walker, Rev. r. A. Williams
performing the ceremony. Miss Annie
Owens played the wedding music.
Miss Mary White was maid of honor
and Mr.. Herman w. Walker acted as
best man. The bride was tastefully
gowned in white silk mule and carried
bouquet of bride roses. The maid of
honor was dressed in white organdie
and carried pink roses.
The ceremony was performed in the
presence of the family and number
of friends, after which delightful re-
freshments were served. A large num-
Der of useful presents were received.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chapman will spend
about two weeks in this city before go
ing to Canton, Ohio, where they will
make their home. Mrs. Chapman has
a number of friends and relatives in
this city who regret to see her leave;
but wish her much success and happi-
nQQQ
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
ACCUSED DISMISSED
Mr.. Perkins Arrested on Sus-
picion Proved an AIibi.
Especial to The Free Lance)

King George, Va, Jan. 10Th.
Mr.. R.T Perkins, Jr., who was ar
rested Monday morning by Consta-
BILE Arthur Crlsmond as being one
OF the two men who robbed Mr.. j.
-. Weldon i'm King George Satur-
day night. was given a preliminary
hearing Monday afternoon at King
George Court House. Justices J. w.
Walker. T. A. largest and Daniel
Mcdaniel presiding
A large crowd was In attendance
and much interest was manifested
Only one witness, Mr. J. b. Weldon.
identified the accused as one Of
the men who robbed him, but the
accused established an alibi on the
evidence OF four witnesses. After
the trial. lasting for several hours.
the magistrates brought in the YER
dict. discharged the accused and
dismissed the warrant.
Mr.. Perkins was represented by
G. o. Tayloe and the Commonwealth
by Mr.. WA Rose.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
QUITS TOWN He FOUNDED
Capt. Cuss0ns Threatens to Populate
Glen Allen With Negroes.

Utterly disguised with what he
terms as a reign of communism In
the village of Glen Allen, which he
founded 40 years ago, Capt. John
Cussons, soldier, historian, and cap
italist, has left his estate and is
now occupying rooms in Murphy S
hotel, Richmond.
His beautiful manor house, For
est Lodge, in the heart OF Glen
Allen is barricaded like a stronghold
under siege, and his neighbors are
warned to keep off his wide domain.
Capt. Cussons owns about 2,OOO
acres of land embracing the great
er part of Glen Allen, which he
says he will sell and populate with
negroes, because the people Of Glen
Allen are ayerse to having negroes
live In their midst.
Capt. Cussons alleges that he
has been prosecuted by the people
of Glen Allen until he has beer
forced to open war with them, and
that it is war to the end. He says
that they have destroyed his prop,
erty and decimated his herd OF lot
of the finest deer in Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
TESTIMONY OF WITNESSES
In the Monroe Will Case.

The taking of the evidence in the
Monroe will case was resumed at
2:15 pm. Monday with Judge Alvin
r. Embrey on the stand, he being
the first witness for the defendants.
His testimony was concluded about
4 o'clock, when DR.. A. c. Doggett
was called. DR.. Doggett was still
on the stand when court adjourned
until Tuesday.
Court convened Tuesday morning at
II o'clock and the first witness called
by Mr.. Fitzhugh for the defense was
DR.. J. N. Barney, who testified he had
paid Mrs. Monroe occasional profess
sional visits and the last one was a
short time prior TO the making Of her
last will. He considered her rational.
He treated her for eye trouble.
The next witness was Mr.. w. T..
Bradley. who was one of the witnesses
to her signature of her last will. He
had known Mrs. Monroe for years and
noticed no change in her mental con-
dition the day he witnessed the Will
from that Of former years.
Mr.. w. Z. Moncure, the next witness,
had known Mrs. Monroe for number
of years and said she was as sane as he
was, and he had been considered crazy
for years. He had stopped in her place
and had frequent conversations with
her.
Mr.. J.Arthur Taylor testified chat he
considered Mrs. Monroe a shrewd bust
ness woman and knew how to make
and save her money.
Mr.. A. B. Bolts said he had known
Mrs. NJ. for years and considered her a
business woman.
Mr.. j. Il. Evans testified he had
boarded at Mrs. Monroe's in the year
1909 and he had never noticed her take
a drink and considered her a good bust
ness woman.
Col. L. d. Cole was the last witness
before the closing hour for dinner. He
testified he had known Mrs. Monroe
for long time and he considered her
business woman. Said she had fire.
quently consulted him on business trans
action. On cross examination Col.
Cole answered Mr.. Goolrick's questions
at length and Mr.. Fitzhugh asked him
please to stop talking;that they did not
care to hear such long explanations.
These interruptions caused amuse-
ment in the courtroom.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
Mr.. VIM. B. QUINN
Now Paying Teller of First National
Bank, Richmond.

Mr.. VIM. B. Quinn, son of the late
Capt. ST.. Quinn, who has been connect
ed for some time with the First Ma
tional Bank of Richmond and was re-
Gently promoted from an individual
bookkeeper to the position of super
vision over the entire bookkeeping de-
partment of the bank and the vault,
with the beginning of this year was
further advanced by being appointed
paying teller of the bank, which is one
Of the largest in the South, having q
capital of one million dollars.
Mr.. Quinn has shown remarkable ap-
titude for work connected with the
banking business and the officers of the
First National have been quick to rec
ognize his ability and energy.
Mr.. Quinn's success will be pleasing
news to his many friends here and we
Join with them in congratulatlng him,
at the same time wishing for him still
greater success in his chosen field:
Mr.. Quinn is only % years Of age
and his rapid advancement in big In
stitution where so many are trying
for promotion is indeed remarkable.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
AN OLD CITIZEN GONE
MIR. VIM. Harris suceumbs to Paralysis.

Mr.. VIM. Harris Suceumbs to Paralysis.
MIR. VIM. Harris died at his home on
upper Commerce street Tuesday at
noon, aged rs years.
He was taken suddenly i'll about two
hours before his death with heart fail
ure and paralysis and grew rapidly
worse until the end.
Mr.. Harris was for thirty odd years
engaged in business here with his
brother, the late John A. Harris, under
the firm name of Harris & Bro. He
retired from active business four years
ago on account of the infirmities OF age
and had since lived quiet life.
He was a member of large family
who came to Spotsylvania just prior
TO the Civil War from Warren county,
n. j., where he was born.
MIR. Harris entered the Federal army
and was n active service on the West
ern frontier as scout throughout most
of the Civil War. He had three
brothers in the Confederate service,
who like him were brave soldiers.
He was well known and highly re-
spected by all who knew him. Mr..
Harris was a faithful member Of the
Methodist church, a regular attendant
at the services and was man Of strict
integrity and high character.
Besides his widow he is survived by
seven brothers and one sister, Messrs.
Chas. Harris and X. B. Harris, Of Or
ange county; George Harris, Of Din
widdie county, I. A. Harris, r. V. Harris,
Lee Harris, Alfred Harris and Mrs.
Mary Whitlock, of Spotsylvania county.
He also leaves a number Of nieces and
nephews, among them: DR.. o. l.:
Harris, 2. l.. Harris, Robt Harris and
Miss Lillian Harris, of this city.
The body will he taken from here at
8 a. m. Thursday and funeral services
held at Shady Grove church, Spotsyl-
vania. at H. 80.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
JoNES-PAYNE
Prominent Fredericksburger Wins
Culpeper Bride.
lAEL CHURCH SCENE OF WEDDING

Mr.. Alexander Stuart Jones, a
prominent young business man Of
this city, and Miss Laviolette Payne,
the beautiful and accomplished
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John A.
Payne. of Batna. Culpeper county
We're joined in holy wedlock at
Lael Baptist church in the lat
ter county Wednesday afternoon.
Jan. 18th, at 3 o'clock. Rev. j. w.
Hurt. pastor of the church. per-
formed the ceremony.
The church was handsomely deco
rated with eyergreens, palms and
cut flowers. with "A floral altar
The bride was attired in a trav-
cling suit of blue diagonal cheviot
serge and carried white roses.
The maid of honor, Miss Berdie
Boxley. of Trevillians. was gowned
in pink chiffon over silk messaline.
trimmed with pearls, bands and
beads and carried pink roses.
Mr.. La Prade Starke Jones. broth
er of the groom, was the best man.
DR. w. c. Payne, of Rapidan. and
Mr.. w. Barton Mason. OF this city,
were the groomsmen.
The ushers were Mr.. r. w.
Payne, of LAGRANGE. and Mr. Jno.
A. Gordon, of this city
The bride entered the church &C
companied by her father. who gave
her away.
The bride and groom left immed-
lately after the ceremony for Gull
pepper. where they boarded South
ern r. r. train for an extended
bridal tour North.
Mr.. Jones is a son of Mr.. c. w.
Jones, the prominent dry goods
merchant of this city, and is one
of Fredericksburg's most popula
and prosperous young men. He is
connected with his father as assis-
tant manager of the c. w. Jones
Store
Among those who attended the
wedding from this city not already
mentioned were his father. Mr. C..
w. Jones, and his sister. Miss Grace
c. Jones
The bride is one of Culpepers
most popular and accomplished
daughters and has many friends in
this city who will welcome her to
her new home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones will be at
home at Elm Hurst. near this city,
after Jan. 20.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
LEASES EXCHANGE
HOTEL
Mr.. W. R. Lucas viii Be the
Proprietor After Ian. IS.
WILL MAKE IMPROVEMENTS, ETC.

Mr.. w. r. Lucas, OF Warrenton, has
purchased Of Mrs. w. l.. Laughlin the
lease, personal property and good will
of the Exchange Hotel.
The signature of one of the owners
Of the property to the transfer Of
the lease on the property is all that
is needed to close the deal. This gen
teman is out Of the city, but will re-
turn in a short time and Mr.. Lucas ex
poets to take charge of the business by
Jan. 10.
Mr.. Lucas has had considerable ex-
perience in the hotel business and no
doubt will make a success of the BUSH
ness. He contemplates making a num-
bar Of improvements in the near fu-
ture. We welcome Mr.. Lucas to the
city and hope he may have abundant
success in his enterprise.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
SALE OF WESTMoRELAND FARMS

Messrs. Frederick w. Coleman. +.
NJ. Chichester and Alvin T. En-
brey qualified in the Corpora
ton Court Tuesday and filed bond
in the sum of $4,000 under a de-
cree in the suit of Hart &c. V. Hart
&C., for the purpose Of conveying
unto Mr.. Johanna i. Schmidt, OF
New York, the farms situated IL
Westmoreland county. known al
River View" containing 40 acres
'Bloomburg," containing 100 acres
Beaver Dam" and "Sundot'i
View" containing 1877 acres.
These sales were made through
A. C. Garrison Land Agency @
Guineys.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
HORSE AND WAGON
ROLLED DOWN BANK

Mr.. f. ]. Gains fine driving horse
had a narrow escape from severe
injury Monday Mr.. Cain drove TO
the farm of Mr.. Geo. Haskins. IN
Stafford, to inspect a pump which
Mr.. H. wished repaired. He drove
up on the old railroad embankment,
which was about 20 feet high, stop
ped his wagon. hooked on heavy
weight to the bride OF the horse
and went a short distance to the
pump. In a few minutes ne heard
crash and found that the horse
had run over the steep bank, at
the bottom of which was a barb
wire fence. The wagon turned en-
tirely over. but the horse did not
strike the fence. The horse was
uninjured, but Mr. Cain had to
leave his wagon until Tuesday 1t
required several men TO get the
wagon out.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
THE WHITE S0UAW COMING

The Ledger of Sept. Goth in review
ing THE White Squaw" which has
just closed successful engagement of
two weeks at the Walnut st. Theatre,
Philadelphia, says:
Vibrating with romance, comedy
and intense human interest, The
White Squaw' is a play we'll out of the
beaten paths. The principal character
is Della Clarke, the author Of the play,
and she proved quite as clever an act
ress as a writer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
OFFICERS INSTALLED

Starlight Rebekah Lodge, No. 80,
1. o. o. F., installed the following
officers in their hall Thursday
night:
Mrs. ]. NJ. McCalley, n. G.
Mrs. A. Ballard, V. G.
Miss Estelle Ballard, Secretary.
Miss Virginia McGaha, Financial
Secretary.
Mrs. Emma Fricke. Treasurer.
Rev. Decatur Edwards, Chaplain.
DIR. j. f. Thompson, /. G.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
TO HOLD SMOKER
AND INSTALL OFFICERS

Hon r. Gordon Simmons. De
partment Commander of the United
Spanish War Veterans. has desig-
mated Commander J. II. Cole as in
stalling officer to install the new
officers OF NJ -. Rowe Command. Of
this city.
The installation will take place
Friday night
A smoker has been arranged to
be held after the meeting OF the
camp.
All Spanish War Veterans are in
vited to be present.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
CONFER AS TO BRIDGES

Mr.. G. P. Coleman, assistant State
highway commissioner, of Richmond,
was here Tuesday in conference with
Mr.. A. F. Brown, the engineer Of the
road construction in Spotsylvania, IT
regard to the bridges to be built over
Hazel Run and Massaponax Run on the
newly built road. Il has been deter,
mined by the supervisors and the road
that these bridges should
be built either Of steel or concrete.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
Mr.. JONES' FRIENDS
GIVE FAREWELL SPREAD

Mr.. Alexander Stuart Jones was
given farewell supper at the Opera
House Cafe Monday night by his
gentlemen friends before leaving for
Culpeper county, where he will be
married to Miss Laviolette Payne,
on Wednesday. Quite number
were present and splendid repast
was served and a most enjoyable
time had by all present.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
DOWNING THINKS JONES WILL RUN

T. J. Downing, Of Lancaster. a
we'll known member of the State
Democratic Committee. is in the
city to argue case before the
Supreme Court of Appeals this
morning Mr.. Downing thinks his
friend. Representative w. A. Jones
will be a candidate for the United
States Senate against Senator Mar
tin. Richmond Times-Dispatch
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
MARSHALL GRAY

Mr.. Henry ID. Marshall and Miss
Maud Gray were married at the
home of the groom's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. c. Marshall, on Princess
Anne street, Monday evening at
4:sO by Evangelist Geo. A. Mills.
They will make their home in
this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
JENKlNS-ADAMS

License to marry has been issued
to Mr.. Mark Williams Jenkins and Miss
Mary Anne Adams, both Of this city.
The marriage took place at the
home of the bride on Lower Main St,
Wednesday evening at o'clock. Rev.
]. r. Jacobs officiated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
AN EXHIBITOR IN RICHMOND

Mr.. b. F. Bullock is attending
the Virginia Poultry Association
show in Richmond. Mr.. Bullock is
quite enthusiastic about poultry and
is exhibiting a number of fowls in
Richmond. His favorite breed is
the White Orphington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
NOTES FROM BROCK ROAD
Brock Road. Va. Jan. 9Th, 1911.

Brock Road, va, Jan. StlJ l9AA'
Miss Marian Jones, who has been
visiting in Richmond has returned to
her school near Brock Road.
Mrs. Susie Lumsden, Of Mineral, is
visiting her parents near here.
A large crowd gathered at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Payne on Jan
urary End and social evening was en-
loved. Games were played and re-
freshments served. Music was sweet
ly rendered by Messrs. w. A. William
son. Fred Parker, Basil Parker and C..
w. Oliver. All had a delightful time.
One Present.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
C0L0RED MARRIAGE

VIM. johnson and Mabel Murphy,
colored, both of Chester, Pa, were
married here by Rev. Willis Robinson
Monday evening at the latter's home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
WILL TEACH At PORT DEPOSIT

Mrs. Annie Terrill Crittenden. of
Orange county, has accepted po-
sition as teacher at Port Deposit,
Nd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
HARDING THOMAS

Mr.. Allie Harding and Miss
Irene Thomas, both of Weems, Lam
caster county, were married in
Washington Tuesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
MONEY AND LABOR SAVER
Come And See The Hydro-carbon
Rurnpr

Burner.
We invite your inspection and criti-
cism of our hydro-carbon burner as a
convenience, money saver. and labor
killer to your family. Also for fire pro-
lection. Demonstration from 10 am. TO
6 p. IN. on Main St., next to T. N.
Brents.
This burner is approved by the best
insurance companies in the U. S. II has
no spark and is especially recommended
for the farm.
Green & Revere. State Agents.
jl0-sllm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
CAROLINE RECEIPTS AND EXPENSES

On our first page today will be
found report of receipts and expen-
ditures for Caroline county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12

For pp-to date, neat stationary send
YOUR orders to The Free Lance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-01-12
SHELBURNE'S

yesterday and today quite large and will Be for
though look for gut lower prices during
coming rush. Everyone well pleased with the prices especially
by part of this week to medium grades
delay selling
MANY a hid
you
allow the 70
gethe andw will be hand
Yours truly SIas Shelburne and Son.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-10-18
CALLING OFF
SOX-CUB CANE
VEXES MURPHY
After Commissions Representa-
tives Had Called OFF Game
Weather Was Ideal.

CHICAGO, Oct. 1s.-Postponement of
the Cub-White Sox game yesterday by
representatives of the National COM
mission, who have charge of the city
championship series. was contrary to
the wishes of both Presidents Murphy
and Comiskey. The commissions rep
resentatives without consulting any one
postponed the game at 1890 a. m. be-
cause at that hour conditions made it
doubtful If the game could be played.
The weather cleared up shortly after
noon and the rest of the day was near
ly perfect for baseball.
One of the rules promulgated by the
National Commission to govern worlds
and other post-season series expressly
states that the question of the fitness
of the grounds shall be decided by the
umpires.
President Comiskey, of the White
Sox, said:
IT am glad of one thing. and that is
that the public cannot blame either
club owner in this case"
President Murphy, of the Cubs, said
"Both Manager Chance and myself
were willing and anxious to play, and
without wishing to criticise any other
persons we deny any responsibility for
calling off a game which we think
should have been played"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-10-18
Vanguard and Matty Will Have
Chance to Rest-Mack=
ties Gain, Too.

Had McGraw been given The privi-
lepe OF having any wish he should
make granted by h gods, he would
probably have asked for rain today, %
give his athletes a much-needed rest
McGraw's men have reached the point
where their nerves are at the swapping
point. A good quiet day of rest VIII
prove the best safety-valve. In h a
last inning yesterday it sertainly
seemed that the boiler on the Giant
machine was going to explode.
Today's rest not only gives Rube
Marquard another full day of rest be-
fore going at the Athletics, but it also
makes it possible for Mathewson to
gain a day, and he may be able to
pitch on FFrFidFFay. In fact, should
Marquard fail tomorrow, Matty will be
the only hope. With two days of rest
instead of one it stands to reason that
he should be better than he would be
if he were compelled to work tomor-
row. The -postponement today, there
fore, acts all in McGraw's favor. 1t is
now up to the Giant leader to show
some aggressive tactics, for the entire
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-10-18
RAIN GREAT help FOR GIANTS
IN EFFORTS TO BEAT ATHLETICS

complexion of the series has been
changed, Connie Mack showed his
fighting spirit and pluck when he came
from behind. Can McGraw do it?
From a Philadelphia standpoint the
p-ostponement also means a great deal.
Mack's men, besides profiting by the
rest, my gain a slight advantage
through the muddy base paths, which
will retard the Giants m~uch-vaunted
speed. 1t also means that Bender will
be hurled back at the Giants, beyond a
doubt, the Indian having four full days
of rest, more than ne generally got in
the American League compaign. 1t
means that Baker, who has twice been
spiked, will gain a much-needed rest.
Tomorrow is the last day the
players figure in on the receipts, and
today's postponement will increase, il
anything, the interest in the game to-
morrow. If Mack wins the series is as
good as over. If McGraw wins, well, ii
will be just the same as If 1t was last
Saturday.
There is another important feature,
the most important of all to Mack. 1t
means hat Saturdays game will be
played in Philadelphia instead of New
York, as would have been the case.
The advantage of playing on the home
grounds before another great, but
friendly, row is easily seen.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-10-18
RAIN MAKES FOURTH
BATTLE IMPOSSIBLE
Downpour of Night Continues Until Noon,
Soaking Ground Thoroughly--Next
Game in Penn Town Tomorrow.
PHILADELPHIA REJOICES OVER SECOND
VICTORY AND GIANTS ARE NOT SAD

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1S.-A heavy
rain was falling at noon today. making
it impossible for a worlds champion
ship game to be played here today.
The weather conditions were natu-
rally a great disappointment to the
thousands of baseball enthusiasts who
expect to see the fourth game. but
champions of 1910. Flushed with the
victory of yesterdays sensational con-
test In New York; the fighting Ath-
letics expected to go in today's game
and make ii three out of four Bender,
who h $ been sufficiently rested after
his mighty effort of last Saturday, was
expected to ascend the hurting mount
today for another try at victory. Now
that Plank and Coombs each have a
winning game to their credit, the big
Chippewa Indian p%iptcher, is exceed
ingly anxious to hang a scalp On his
own belt.
The Charts, who came over from New
York last night, were also disappointed
+ over the prospeo IF idleness. Some OF
the players who would talk, however,
felt that the one day lay off might hell
the New York team. The guessers had
it that Ames would pitch today and
that Marquard would go in tomorrow,
with Mathewson in reserve or ready to
pitch the next contest If the series goes
to six games. If there is no game to-
day Marquard and Mathewson will re-
ceixe an extra days rest, and the other
members of the team will have time
to lay plans to even up the series.
Shipe Park had a deserted appear
ance this morning. A more dismal day