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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
Board Of Viewers Appointed to Make
Report to Supervisors.

On Thursday President h. III.
Russell appeared before the Board of
Supervisors of Spotsylyania county
at the county seat with the request
that county open and improve the
.uad known as {. Avenue. running
behind the present Aims House prop
erty from the intersection with the
Plank Road to the Guest line
This is an important road for the
development of the Normal school
and the improvement OF the propert
in that part of the county. II means
the giving OF a convenient entrance
10 the school TO the people coming
from the county who wish 10 sell
products to or otherwise patroniZe
the school without IL they would
be forced 10 the Inconvenience of
driving down into the city and back
again I'm order to get 10 the school.
1t also means the development OF
that section by the building OF resi-
dences. which will greatly enhance
the revenue from taxation for the
county.
From the viewpoint OF the coun-
tvs interest this is an extreme
ly important street to be opened and
the cost OF doing so would be very
little.
The supervisors were deeply in
terested in the proposition and ap-
pointed a Board of Viewers to re-
port on the matter at the next meet
ing The viewers appointed are
Messrs. w. A. McWhirt. G. l..
Rhoades. Andrew Jones. Ben Hall.
T. + Morrison.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
BIRD-ARN0LD

Miss Azaled Arnold and Mr.. Chas
T.. Bird. both Of Washington. were
married last Thursday at high noon
ar the residence OF the groOm's UNI
Gle. Rev W. f. Bird. OF 776 Fred
erick avenue. Baltimore. Md.
The wdding march from Lohen-
grin was played by Mrs Carrie Cald-
well The bride wore a blue broad
cloth travelling suit. with picture
hat TO match
After the ceremony n breakfast
was served for the intimate friends
OF the young couple Those present
We're Mr. Robert II. Arnold. father
OF the bride; Mr.. c. c. Bird. father
OF the groom; Mrs r Wallingsford
Mr.. and Mrs j. J. Dalrymple, Mr.. Al
lison X. Bird. DR. and Mrs. l.. r.
Bird. Mrs. c. Caldwell Miss Lottie
Bird. Miss Amanda Marshall. Mr.
and Mrs. r. w. Wallingsford.
After a wedding trip to Atlantic
City and New York. MIR. and Mrs.
Bird will reside at 1921 9Th street
y. w. Washington. d. c.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
NEW HEAD FOR ANNAPOLIS
Captain John Gibbons to Be superln'
tendent Of Naval Academy.

Captain John Gibbons to Be Superin-
tendent Of Naval Academy.
Washington. April 29.-Captain John
II. Gibbons, now ON duty as a mem
Der Of the general board OF the navy
will be detailed by Secretary Meyer
as superintendent Of the naval acad
envy at Annapolis on May 10, succeed
ing Captain John NJ. Bowyer, who viii
be relieved because Of i'll health. Cap
tain Bowyer has written letter to
Secretary Meyer saying that he wishes
to be relieved on that date.
Secretary Meyer denied that the re
lief Of Captain Bowyer was an out
come Of the recent affrOnt to Miss
Mary II. Beers, daughter Of Professor
II. A. Beers, of Yale university, for
which Captain Bower apologized to
Miss Beers and her father
II was explained that the only rea
son for the change was Captain Bow
yer's physical condition, which made
IL necessary for him to give up his
duties at the academy Immediately
He feels. he says, that 1t would be
dangerous for him to remain at the
academy until the end Of the present
scholastic year, as the work and so
clal events incident to the closing Of
the year might endanger his life.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
STAFFORD
Scribbler's Letter.
Stafford c. H.. Va, April 2S.

Stafford c. H., Va, April rs.
The Board of Supervisors met
last Monday In addition to the al
lowance of claims the following bus
mess was transacted.
The plans and specifications OF
the state Highway Commission for
the White Oak road was adopted
The board laid the county levy for
1871 to-wit: County levy soc in
500 valuation. bridge tax soc. coun
ty school tax l5c in all dis
tricts: district school levy. Hart
wood. sc; Falmouth. 15c: Rock
Hill. zoe; Aqua. soc; roads. Aqua,
35c; HARDWOOD. 40c: Falmouth. soc;
Rock Hill. 40
The school examination for 1911
is now going on here Mr.. r. S.
Moore is conducting it in the alb
scence OF the superintendent OF
schools. MIR JAS Ashby. who is in
Spotsylvania county The following
teachers took the examination.
White.
Misses Fannie T. Lee. Anne Cur
us, Ocle NJ. Green. Annie Monroe.
Gilmer L. Bullock. Eula Green Grace
r. Patton. Annie L. Bullock. Fan
ME l.. Curtis. Bessie l. Hcmdom and
Mr. Howell Blackburn
COlOrcd.
Junietta Johnson.
The examination ends Saturday.
Mr. Hugh Adie paid the Clerks
office visit today.
The jury commissioner drew the
jury for the May term OF the Cir
cult Court today
The regular May term OF the Cir
cult Court will commence Monday,
May s. II is a regular grand jury
term. There are some small cases
to be tried. but none OF any moment
Miss Mamie NJ Bryan. who has
been visiting in Washington. and
in Maryland. returned home today
The first chimney swallows were
seen here today; but one "swal-
low does not make a summer"
Mr. Granville r. Swift. attorney.
paid the clerks office visit to-
day on legal business
Scribbler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
500 REWARD, 500.

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
sttutional 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
tent 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 G. Co., Toledo,
%.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
Mr.. CONVICTION GIVES HIS VIEWS
Stevensburg, Va, April 2S.

stevensburg, Va, April 2S.
To The Free Lance:
A correspondent of your paper,
signed X, doubted what said
about Mrs. Abraham Lincoln. Let
the correspondent write to me and
sign his or her name and I'll refer
him or her to the record.
Some four or five years ago !
fell in the field with vertigo and ON
yesterday / did the same and FOR
a minute or two was unconscious.
How sweet. how blessed. II | could
have gone TO heaven so easy. real
~ do not believe death is onc-tenth
as bad as pictured 10 be. ind
so much discord and in feeling be-
woen humanity everywhere 20
and blame some OF the ministers
for IL, because they preach TO
please the people and not TO get
them to heaven. As each day month
and years roll around how thankful
/ ann that am much nearer 10 heav-
b en-. feel SO often like shouting,
Praise the Lord. glory 10 His holy
name" etc
Although il has been cold and wet
people are we'll up with their Work
and the country around just looks
fine
Oh. il we could get rid OF the vile
stuff. whiskcy. how much better of
We all would be- | see from meet
ing just held in Baltimore that
every dollar We get from liquor H.
conse il takes ten To pay FOR the
police. crimes. pauperism. etc, re-
sulting directly from IT, outside OF
the vast sums given by religious and
charitable Institutions and indiyidu-
ais
When / was child old people
used 20 tell me that every boil on
the body was worth five dollars 10
the person. Now prominent ply
stefan tells me 10 damages the body
S25. says II is microbe or insect
in the flesh and the core OF the
boil is simply a nest OF insects An
tiphigestine simply applied outward
will relieve any boil This insect
simply breathes through the pores
OF the skin and when the pores are
closed il simply kills the microbes
and the boil gets we'll.
I've just read Mr. Rogers article
on primaries He forgcts that every
society should organize No fami-
ly can succeed without everyone has
his or her part TO fill He will find
Messrs Glass and Jones far. far
in the background. Instead Of being
in Washington looking after their
duties they are singing mud. when
they are getting over $50 per day
for their services All parties,
churches. societies. etc. abuse one
another
/ certainly would like TO see Waller
elected sheriff OF Spotsylyania. for
he is a jolly good fellow and seems
to be very efficient. throw the
rabbit foot after him. Our Lieuten-
ant-Colonel Waller. OF the 9th Va.
Cavalry. who was a near relative OF
his was a fine. brave. efficient sol
der.
We have all complained of the
cold. wet spring. but I've never seen
the ground in better condition. II .
Is like an ashbank. How prone we
are to complain OF this life
I'll be in your town in a few days
Yours.
r. II. Covington
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
FOR AGED PEOPLE
Old Folks Should be Careful in Their
Selection of Regulative Medicine.

We have a safe. dependable and alto
gether ideal remedy that is particularly
adapted to the requirements Of aged
people and persons Of weak constitu-
ton who suffer from constipation or
other bowel disorders. We are so certain
that il will relieve these complaints and
give absolute satisfaction in every par
ticular that we offer it with our person
al guarantee that it shall cost the user
nothing if il fails TO substantiate our
claims. This remedy is called Rexall
Orderlies.
Rexall Orderlies have soothing, heal
ing, strengthening, tonic and regulative
action upon the bowels. They remove
all irritation. dryness. soreness and
weakness. They restore the bowels and
associate organs TO more vigorous and
healthy activity. They are eaten like
candy, may be taken at any time with
out Inconvenience, do not cause any
giiping, nausea, diarrhoea, excessive
looseness, flatulence or other disagree
able effect. Price 25c. and l0c. Sold
only at our store-The Rexall Store.
M. NJ. Lewis, Main Street, Fredericks-
burg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
FOR BALD HEADS
A Treatment That Costs Nothing If it
Fails.

We want you TO try three large bot
ties of Rexall "93" Hair Tonic on our
personal guarantee that the trial will
not cost you a penny If it does not give
you absolute satisfaction. That's proof
of our faith in this remedy, and IT
should indisputably demonstrate that
we know what we are talking about
when we say that Rexall 1893" Hair
Tonic will grow hair on bald heads, ex-
cept where badness has been Of such
long duration that the roots of the hair
are entirely dead, the follicles closed and
grown over, and the scalp is glazed.
Remember, we are basing our state
ments upon W hat has already been &C
complished by the use of Rexsll ''93'
Hair Tonic, and we have the right to
assume that what it has done for thous-
ands of Others it will do for you. In any
event you cannot lose anything by CIV
inc il a trial on our liberal guarantee.
Two sizes, soc. and $l.00. Remember,
Won can obtain Rexall Remedies in this
Community only at our store-The Rex
ali Store. NJ. M. Lewis, Main Street,
Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
PROF. {. H. RUSSELL
His Many Appointments for Addresses.

Pres. f. H. Russell, of the Normal
School. has accepted an invitation
TO make the commencement address
es at the closing of the schools at
the following places:
Colonial Beach. May 2; Cape
Charles. May IS; Gloucester G. H..
May II: Leesburg. May %.
He will also make an address al
the laying Of the cornerstone for
the new high school building al
Orange May 26.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
Paint Folly

Folly to put-oif painting when
paint is high, and folly to use
cheap" paint.
Your buildings are worth
you say how much. If you
don't paint them, how much less
will they be worth in year ?
It will cost more to paint next
year; it will take more paint at
about S. a gallon for paint and
labor.
How much is the cost of paint
by the year?
Depends on the paint. An
average job is 5000 square feet,
10 gallons Devoe: 1928 a gal
lon for paint and $3.50 a day
$3.50 a gallon too) for painting:
S4.75 a gallon: $47.50. How
long will it last? Depends on
the owner: say 5 years; and your
cost for Devoe is $3.50 a year.
Cheap" paint, $1.75 a gallon,
takes Is gallons, labor the same
$3.50 a day or gallon: 4.25 a
gallon: Is gallons $63.75. Say
it lasts 2 years; it isn't sure two
years; it isn't sure at all.
Enough: cheap" paint costs
more than good.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02

To the voters of Rappahannock Mag
isterial District in King George county.
respectfully announce myself 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, 1911-05-02
CONFEDERATE DAUGHTERS UNVEIL
MARKER ON CRATER BATTLEFIELD

Friday in the presence of a large
emblage on the Crater battlefield
in Prince George county, near Peters
burg, under auspices of Petersburg
Chapter. Daughters of the Confed-
eracy, a stone marker was unveiled.
1t is placed as nearly as possible up
on the spot occupied by Mahone's
brigade, when it recaptured the Con-
federate breastworks after the ex-
plosion of a mine July 80, 1864.
The exercises consisted Of prayer,
singing, addresses, etc.
The marker was unveiled by Miss
Otlia Malone McGill, granddaugh-
ter of Gen. Malone.
Present at the unwilling were A.
P. Hill Camp Confederate Veterans,
Petersburg Chapter, Daughters of
.COnfederacy, and other Confederate
organizations.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
"A 100000 CORPORATION

A charter has been granted by
the State Corporation Commission
to the Federal Utilities Corpora
ton, capital stock $6,OOO,OoO. head
quarters to be established in Rich
mOnd.
The corporation is to be a securi-
ties-holding company, acquire real
estate in Virginia not exceeding 5,
600 acres. NJ Gregg Latimer. Of
New York, is the president.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
FOREST FIRES MENACE TOWN

Flames Raging In Woods on Outskirts
of North Adams, Mass.
North Adams, Mass, April 2s.-The
extreme northern side Of this city was
threatened by the forest fire, which
has been raging for the past four days
in three adjoining townships, and
which has burned over nearly 1000
acres of hrnsh and timber land.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
CLUB FRETs CONGREssMEN
New Members Annoyed by Way Ap-
piications Are Scrutinized

new MEMBERS Annoyed pJ way HP'
plioatons Are Serutinized.
Washington. April 29.-New mem
bers OF congress who have applied for
membership in the exclusive Metro
politan club are much annoyed be-
cause the board OF governors seems to
be exercising more than usual care in
passing upon their eligibility.
They point TO the blackballing OF
Senator Clarence w. Watson, Demo
crat, Of West Virginia, and the with
drawal Of Representative Martin w.
LittletOn's name.
This is the first time Of actual rec
ord when a United States senator has
been refused admission to the club
roll. only a few members Of the SEN
ate are members.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
DECISION RENDERED

Judge GOolrick handed down his
opinion in the case of Hayden v
Smith Friday, sustaining and con-
firming the report of Master Com
missioner Frederick w. Coleman
and over-ruling the exceptions filed
thereto by Attorney w. w. Butt
ner. Messrs. +. NJ. Chichester and
+. Stokeley Coleman opposed Mr.
BURNERS contention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02

Todd. will not be can didate for re-
election for the Office of Commissioner
of Revenue for CORTLAND District.
Spotsylvania county, and being urged
by a number of my friends to run for
said office, do hereby announce myself
a candidate for that office. Should it
be your pleasure to elect me, promise
to faithfully discharge the duties of the
Office to the best of my ability.
Yours Very Respectfully,
T. A. Harris, Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
The Only Blessina They Get.

The Only Blessing They Get.
at Is more blessed TO give than TO
receive"
ais that sou
at is said 10 be-"
"Well, II Is n mighty good thing for
ZONE Of u.s."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02

TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE
/ hereby announce myself a can
didate for sheriff subject to the
Democratic primary on Sept. 7. 1911
Soliciting your votes, am
Yours respectfully.
c. w. Purks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02

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, If one be
held. | promise. If elected, to dis
charge the duties Of the office with
ont 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, 1911-05-02
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,
| respectfully solicit your suffrage and
pledge myself, if elected, to conduct
the Office to the best of my ability.
Very respectfully,
I'd Roger w. BOggs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
a22l2m

To The Voters of Spotsylvania Co:
Fellow-citizens, at the solicitation
of many friends, hereby announce
myself candidate for the office oil
Commissioner of Revenue for Llv-
ingston District, in this county, and
most respectfully solicit your sup
port. Should it be your pleasure
to elect me to this office, I shall be
grateful and promise to reward your
confidence by faithful discharge of
the duties.
Very respectfully,
w G. Hicks
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02

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 1T
your suffrage.
Yours respectfully,
II s. II. Evans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02

To the voters Of Caroline county, Va:
respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the Office of Sheriff sub
iect to the action Of the Democratic
primary on Sept. 7, 1911, and solicit
the support of my fellow citizens,
promising if elected to faithfully and
impartially discharge the duties of the
office to the st-of my ability.
Respectfully.
I'd +. b. Collins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE
AND STAFFORD

l 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. 9TH,
1911. Soliciting your suffrage.
am
Yours respectfully,
II. Thacker Berry
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02

To the voters Of King George county.
hereby announce myself q candidate
for reelection as treasurer, and II
elected will discarge the duties OF the
office as faithfully as have done IN the
past Respectfully.
}. T. Minor. Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
CANDIDATES CARDS
TO THE VOTERS or STAFFORD
AND KING GEORGE

AND KING GEORGE
l hereby announce myself 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 9Th. 1911. IL elected l 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, l am
Respectfully yours,
George Ogle TaylOe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
To the Voters of Spotsylvania Co., Va

To the Voters of Spotsylvania Co., va.
Being urged by my friends to run ioI
the Office of Commissioner OF Revenue
for CORTLAND District, Spotssylyania
county, and after considering the mat !;
ter | hereby announce myself eanol-
date for that Office, and earnestly ask
the support of my fellow voters OF
Spotsylvania county. Should | be elected
| promise faithful and impartial per-
Torrance of the duties of the office TO
the best Of my ability.
Respectfully yours,
a25ltd John s. Alrich
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
a13l3m

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, 1911-05-02
THE FINAL VARIATIONS

This
pref
ty girl
of long
ago was
sweet and
she was coy.
Quite like a
girl she bore
herself and new
err, like a boy, She
was a thing of beauty
and a fond mysterious joy.
But
soon the
dream was
broken; boys,
il was a sad
sad blow to
find our
pretty
maiden
in a
gown
that
hung
just
80
III.
The mys-
terry gets
darker, for
they say our
sweet Melissa
will prompt
come strid-
ing down
the way
and in
a rig
like this
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02

To the citizens of SpOtsylvania
county:
| hereby announce myself a can
didate for sheriff, and if it 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 Their
be. Yours truly,
r NJ Waller.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02

To the voters of Madison Magisterial
District 10 Caroline county; | re-
spectfully announce myself candidate
for the Office of supervisor in Madison
District, subject to the action OF the
Democratic Primary, and respectfully
solicit the support of the voters Of that
district. Very respectfully
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
lap4-1m

To the Voters of Spotsylvania Coun-
ty:
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for treasurer OF the county or
Spotsylvania at the election next
fan. subject to any action taken
by the Democratic party of the
county. Respectfully,
i w Massey
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02

To the voters of Spotsylyania
county:
As our present Commissioner, ]. T.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
For Supervisor Aqua District. Stat

Having been requested by my
friends, l hereby announce myself a
candidate for Supervisor in Aqua
District. Should | be elected l
promise a satisfactory disposal of
the duties of same, considering the
county's interest as my own.
Respectfully yours,
Norman Raines.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-02
COUNTY ROAD TO NORMAL SCHOOL

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