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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
mecI.llan Gets Princeton Chair.

New York, April "a. - Princeton's
trustees have agreed to establish a
chair of public affairs at the institu-
ton, and George B. Mcclellan, former
mayor OF New York, will accept the
professorship. Admirers Of Mr. Nc
Clellan started the movement some
time ago and have now raised the de-
sired fund of $4,000, toward which ].
P. Morgan is understood to have con-
tributed $4,000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
MOTORCYCLE T KILLED
Two Machines Collide In Philadelphia
With Fatal Results.

Philadelphia, April 24.-Trying to
avoid a rough strip Of Belgian blocks
at Broad and Race streets, Charles
r. Bell. a young motor cyclist out for
a Sunday ride, collided with another
motor cyclist. John Moxey, a graduate
Of the University Of Pennsylvania,
with the result that Bell was almost
instantly killed. Moxey was seriously
injured
When the two heavy machines
crashed into each other Bell shot over
his handle bars with the force OF a
steel projectile and struck the asphalt
on his head. Moxey and his machine
were crushed to the street by the
weight Of Bells machine.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
Hundreds DISTINGUISHED.

Louisa, Ky, April 24.-Hundreds OF
persons are to be DISTINGUISHED as a
result of an investigation into vote
buying in Lawrence county by the
grand jury. The inquiry was ordered
by Circuit Judge Hannah, who in
structed the grand jury to make a
complete and thorough investigation.
This is the tenth county in Kentucky
in which such an investigation has
been ordered in the last month
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
LOCAL MARKETS.

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Ero.)
Wheat, 85e to 90c; corn, 53c to soc;
meal, 81. 40 to 81. 80 per l0O;oats, 40 to 40;
old hens, live, IL to IL; dressed, IL to 10;
winter chickens, Is TO 20, h.; dressed IL
to 20;eggs, l4tO ALP lard, IL to l3;ducks,
live, IL to 10; dressed Is to l6;butter, rs
to 30;country hams, IL TO l5;bacon sides,
II to Is; Irish potatoes, so to 60; lambs.
81. so to 81 hides, green, z: dry
sailed, TO- to Il; dry hides, 10 to 10; calf
skins No. /, $l.00 to SIPS; baled hay,
$lS to $50 per ton; live hogs, 6 to 6 IL;
beef, live weight, to 5; pork, z to 8;
wool, 20 to p per ID; veal. 8 to z; sweet
potatoes. 81 to 81. 25; turkeys live, IL to
Is: seed Irish Potatoes, 80 to 81; ship
stuff, SIG to $28; bran, SIG to $29 per
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
RAILROADS KILLED 1854
IN PENNSYLVANIA IN 1910

There were LII persons killed
and 9,O67 injured on the steam
railroads of Pennsylvania. and 1877
killed and 4,116 hurt on the cleo
trio lines during 1910.
Trespassers constituted the larg-
est number Of those killed on rail-
roads. 5S7 losing their lives. while
80 per cent of those injured were
employees
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
TO BOOM THE SOUTH

One of the most extensive adver-
Using campaigns ever undertaken
will be mapped out in Washington.
beginning April %, when the pres
idents of the various railway com
panies of the South will con-
fer with A. Bromwell, a New Yoi k
publisher. The resources of the
South are to be published in the
newspapers. and. later. a magazine
will be issued by the Southern rail-
road companies. the objects OF
which will be to make the South
better known
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
RAPS PASTOR FOR DEBTS

Bishop Coppin. OF Philadelphia
presiding at the Virginia conference
Of the A. NJ. f. Church at Ports
mouth. Friday declared that COM
plants had been made against
preachers for failure to pay their
debts. The bishop said while his
church did not elect him "a sheriff
or bad debt collector" the man who
would not pay his honest debts in
the ministry could not have his
character passed. is unfit to preach,
and unworthy of an appointment
which he will be refused"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
EXECUTORS NOTICE

Having qualified as executor of the
estate of the late John S. Terrell,
hereby notify all parties having claims
against the estate to present them to
my attorney, F. NJ. Chichester, proper.
ly authenticated for payment and all
parties who owe the estate to come
forward and settle.
Charles |. Terrell, Executor.
F. NJ. Chichester, Attorney.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
Would Name Park For Carnegie

Washington, April "a. - Carnegie
National Park" to comprise lands In
Arizona to be set aside as a public
park, is proposed in bill introduced
by Representative Hayes, Of Califor-
mia. The lands are now known as the
Grand Canyon National Monument
and the Coconino national forest. The
proposed parks name is in commend
ration of Andrew Carnegie as founder
OF Americas greatest institutions and
the benefactor of mankind by the pro-
motion Of everlasting peace"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
For SALE

Frick Saw Mill, practically new,
SO H. p. boiler. 10x16 engine 80 II.
p, centre crank, 60 inch saw, 80
feet carriage, receder and three
head blocks. For further particular
apply to II. l.. CRUDE, 1909 Ameri-
can Building, Baltimore. Md.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
EXPECT GLASS TO RAP FUSlO"

Congressman Glass. candluae $50 ~.
II s Senate against Senator swan a.,
son will speak in Norfolk Iueso TUESDAY
night May 2. Glass opening speech on
is expected to be the signal LOT a.
onslaught on the fusion machine
of Norfolk county. Friends OF
Class in that section have been sup
living him with information bear
ing upon Norfolk county pollt'eS'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
PURE BRED BOONE COUNTY
WHITE SEED CORN

Grown and sold under the rules of the
Virginia Corn Growers Association.
This corn handled with all possible care
to make it reliable, is offered at the
following prices, fob.
l bushel on cob $500
| bushel shelled 2.5C
Shelled corn is fully equal in quality
to that on the ear and tip, butt and ir-
regular kernels removed in order to in
sure accurate dropping.
95 per cent termination guaranteed.
C. u. Gravatt,
j2ltf Port Royal, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
TOBACCO

The Richmond tobacco warehouses
sold last week an aggregate of $40,
900 pounds of tobacco, all of which
was the Virginia article. The bur
ley season is practically over. Prices
were satisfactory, the average FOR
the week was in excess of IL cents
per pound. $50 per hundred was
the high price of the week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
TOGO TO Be Guest OF U. s.

Washington. April 24.-Admiral To
90. naval hero Of the Russo-Japanese
war, has accepted the invitation OF the
United States government to be the
nations guest in July. while returning
to Japan from his mission as a men,
Der of the special embassy to the coro-
nation Of King George v in London.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
give Years For a Piekpocket.

Lancaster. Pa. April "a. 49, David
Ferguson. a Philadelphia pickpocket
who came to this city on April l to
rob farmers. but was caught In the
act Of pickink a lawyers pocket In the
crowded court house, pleaded guilty
He was sentenced to the eastern pent
Tertiary for FIVE years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
GOOD ROADS CAMPAIGN

Announcement is made that on
May the Southern r. r., working
in conjunction with the United
States office of public roads, will
operate a special improvement train
from Mobile, Ala, through the
South. The objects of the train
will be to advance the cause of good
roads.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
DOLLAR CHECK IN BOTTLE
Girl Finds the Experimental FloateT
by the Seaside.

Pittsburg, Pa, April PA check
inclosed in a bottle and thrown into
the sea from a vessel of the coast Of
the Carollnas by a Pittsburger on
March IS, just to see If 1t would turn
up again, was received by the Lincoln
bank last week. The check was for 81
and was made out to Bearer"
Pearl Etheridge, an eleyen-year-old
girl. of Kitty Hawk, n. c., found the
bottle near Kill DEVILS Hill, on the
seacoast. April u. and sent the check
to the bank, and the money was for
warded to her.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
vANDALs POISON cows
Following Dog Slaughter, They Grow
More Dannerous.

Altoona, Pa. April 2i.-FOllowing a
season Of dog poisoning, some mali
ciously inclined person has taken to
poisoning COWS in Pleasant Valley,
and farmers greatly fear their herds
will be depleted.
Two good mixers owned by Chris
Benz died and others show symptoms
OF the drug. A close watch Is being
maintained to prevent further killings
and lay the poisCner by the heels.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
BOARD or VISITORS TO
MOUNT VERNON

Az members of the Board OF WIS
itors to Mount Vernon GoSeimo.
Mann has appointed the following IN !.
Thomas F. Ryan, Nelson; J. ray
lor Ellyson, Richmond; W. A. a;- an
derson. Lexington; L. 2. MOTIFS MOTIFS
Richmond; A. d. Brocke'''
dria.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
FOR RENT

At Toluca, Stafford county. Va.
one large store and warehouses ant
farm and dwelling house and al
necessary outbuildings and gooC
we'll of water In yard. One of the
best stands IN the county.
For terms apply to N. B. Mussel'
man, Fredericksburg, Va.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
FASTs FOR 26 DAYS
Lumberman Cured Of Jockjaw by Alb
staining From Food.


Seaiord. Del, April 24.-While load
ing lumber a month ago, William l.
Marvel Of this town. stuck a small
splinter into his thumb.
The accident happened on a Friday
and Sunday afternoon the pain was
so circulating that a doctor was sum
moned. and upon his arrival lockjaw
had developed.
Everything was done to relieve him.
but without avail. Fasting was ordered
and Marvel was kept alive for twenty
six days by hypodermic injections Of
morphine.
Marvel has now recovered and he
shows no IN effects from his fast and
attack OF tetanus.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
To "clean Tn" HARRISBURG May I.

Harrisburg. Pa. April 24.-Mayor
Meals has proclaimed May l as the
date for Harrisburg to clean up This
action was taken in response to re-
quests from the Civic club AMI other
organizations.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25

The lay public will not he able to
follow the ms and outs oi the case
against the bookm3kl~ at the
Jamestown race-meci. ut there is
no doubt of the fleet C The decision.
The present anti-boOkmaking law n
Virginia is not capable Of erfo &C.
ment. The next Lca i,latur> 0oubt-
less will remedy the defect of the
statute, but it seems that until il ices
so. convictions under tie law vi ]
not be poSsible.-lndeX-Appca'.
Perhaps after al. in ord,r to abol-
ish the book-makels from Virginia.
which must and will be- done. and
still retain racing within our borders,
it might be desirable to condider the
French system, known as the "pari
mutuel." which has met with great
success in Kentucky and Ohio.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25

Drives Two Miles In 5t.2s Seconds.
Daytona, Fla. April 24.-In his 200
horse power Bitten Benz racing au-
tomobile. Bob" Burman drove two
miles in SIPS seconds on the beach
here, lowering the record for the dis
lance, 55.S7 seconds. made by Barney
Oldfeld, at Ormond Beach, on March
%. 1910.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
NOTICE

OF administration of estate Of T. B.
Rollins. Having duly qualified as ad-
illustrators Of the estate of the late
T. B. Rollins, deceased. all persons in
debted to the estate will please come
forward and settle same, and all having
claims against the estate will please
present same properly authenticated.
Address w. A. Rollins, Welcome,
Va, or A. Moore, or Ida NJ. Rollins,
Dogue, Va. alllm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25

Trout Fisher Hooks Companions Eye
Laporte, Pa, April 24.--While trout
fishing at Picture Rocks, Howard
Weaver cast his line and the hook
lodged In Adolbert STATIONS right
eye, destroying the sight.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
REAL ESTATE WANTED

We have buyers for real estate on
Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers.
List your property with US at once.
Piedmont Real Estate Agency,
n fredericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
FARM WANTED.

want to purchase Virginia farm.
Write full description, naming lowest
price and best terms. Price must be
reasonable. Address Wisconsin, care OF
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
BLINDED BY STOVE POLISH
ignition Of elaeking Almost Kills q
Woman.

Pottsville, Pa. April 2i.-Mrs. Irwin
Eisenhauer. Of this place. was injured
IN her kitchen and rendered blind by
an unusual explosion.
She was backing the stove when
the polish ignted. In the accompany
ing fash both eyes were filled with
the burning polish. and her face and
head were splashed with It. She is In
a serious condition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
CANDIDATES CARDS

To the voters of Spotsylvania coun-
ty:
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 faithful discharge OF
the duties. This announcement is
made subject to the action of a
Democratic primary should one be
held.
Very respectfully,
w. G.. Hicks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25

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
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, 1911-04-25
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums of $500 and upwards, real
estate security. Apply to Chichester &
Chichester, attorneys. IL II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
FOR SALE

2 one-horse Star Corn Planters with
fertilizer attachment. Good as new.
a22l3t Chatham Dairy Farms.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
Aceuses Detectives.

President F. NJ Ryan, Of the Inter
national Structural Iron Workers, In
sists that the sixty-four sticks Of dy-
Mantle, 200 feet Of fuse, 500 caps and
the clocks found in the storeroom OF
the association building, in a room
under McNamaras control. were never
put there by Mcnamara or by anybody
for him, but that they were put there
by detectices in an effort to fasten evil
dence on Mcnamara.
OF all the developments on the line
OF evidence the most striking Is the
statement made by T. II. Jones. who
owns the barn where Burns men on
Saturday found seventeen sticks OF
dynamite and two quarts OF nltrogly'
cerin. Jones says that Mcnamara him
self rented the barn from him In Jan
uary for s25 a month, and that he had
seen Mcnamara and others visiting
the barn and carrying suitcases with
them
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
MONEY TOLOAN

On city and country real estate:
Granville r. Swift,
Atty. at Law.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums to suit on good security. APP.
ply to Lee ]. Graves, attorney III
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25

To the voters of Spotsylvania
county:
In the event that ]. c. Powell
does not run for the office Of Com
missioner OF Revenue of CORTLAND
District, hereby announce myself a
candidate for that office. subject to
the Democratic primary. II any do
be held. Soliciting the honor OF
your suffrage. ! am
Yours truly,
T. A. Harris, Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-25

To the Voters of Spotsylvania Co., Va.
Being urged by my friends to run for
the Office of Commissioner of Revenue
for CORTLAND District, Spotsylvania
county. and after considering the mat
ter | hereby announce myself candi-
date for that Office, and earnestly ask
the support Of my fellow voters Of
Spotsylvania county. Should ! be elected
| promise a 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, 1911-04-25

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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-12

the wedding party repaired to the
home Of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Garden in the first ward
where a delicious wedding dinner was
served. Only relatives and a few
intimate friends were invited to
the home. The home was beautifully
decorated in asters, chrysanthemums
and autumn leaves.
The young couple drove to PIover
or Stevens Point in an automobile
where they took the train for Mil
waukee, on &, short trip. On their
return home they will go to house
keeping in a new house that is all
furnished and fitted out for them.
These young people are both we'll
known and well liked and we join
with their many friends in extend
ing best wishes for a happy and sue
cessful journey through life
The out of town guests present
at the wedding were: Miss Jacobs
of Stevens Point, Mrs. Rousseau of
Rib Lake, Mrs. J. Skeel of Amigo,
and Peter. BuiIlin of Germany.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-12

To guard our sons and daughters
from evil, or at least to maintain at
the very core of their being an ally
against all contamination touch and
harmful counsel let us win their con
fidence when they are little, cultivate
it as they grow up, and preserve it
always. There is no taIisman more
magical, no better means Of overcom-
ing the difficulties of education that
arise from the changing age of our
children As time goes on authority
is modified perforce. If you desire to
educate your children, in freedom.
your authority must be felt less and
less, and at last efface itself altogeth
er. Confidence on the contrary must
persist How many parents do not
comprehend this! Excellent at edu-
eating musings and guiding child
hood they continue to treat their
children the same at all ages; they
steal away their power OF initiative,
stifIe their aspirations, and by the
very act of clinging to a passing au-
torithv let perish a confidence which
might have been constant. Nor is
it enough to be resigned to seeing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-12
BETHEL

Did any one arise early enough
the other morning to get a glimpse
of the SUM-, Some one says they saw
it shining in all it's glory, but it must
be they were dreaming for it has
not shone for so long no one would
be foolish enough to believe it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Graham drove up to
Marshfield Thursday.
Fred Rasmussen is not improving
as his many friends would like to
see him, instead he seems to be get
ting weaker all the time
Mrs. A J. OIeson of Madison is
here visiting old time friends.
Prof. Stone and one of the students
made trip to MarshfieId the other
day.
Mrs Pearl has been on the sick
list for the past few days.
The heavy rains we have had has
flooded the fields. Some of the farm,
ers have been compelled to put on
rubber boots and wade the mud in
order to dig their potatoes. No doubt
lots of them will freeze in the
ground
Mrs. Alice McCrillis is quite sick
this week. Mrs. Cook is caring for
her.
Mrs. Jim Andrus' sister and her
husband are here visiting.
Elder Nelson is very low at the
present time with heart trouble.
Mrs. Rasmussen is here helping
to care for her son.
Mr.. Rennings has sold his farm
east of Bethel to Mr.. Nelson OF
Racine, Wis, who will take posses
sion soon. The deal includes all
crops and most of the live stock on
the farm. Mr.. Rennings don't in
tend to leave Bethel but wishes to
locate on a smaller place.
Chris Hanson and VIII Trummer
have gone to Waushara county to
help the farmers harvest the pota-
to crop.
We experienced about as heavy
fall of rain Thursday afternoon and
night as this section has had in a
long time. 1t rained continuously
for about seventeen hours, almost
flooding the country.
The leaves of the trees have tax
en- on their beautiful fall hue in
spite of the fact that there has been
very little frost until Saturday night
The crops have kept green and in
growing condition until just lately,
which IS something quite unusual.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-12
ARPIN

Ed Morris made business trip to
Marshfield one day last week.
D. D. Sawin was at Vesper Friday.
DR.. R. P. Potter of Marshfield was
seen on our streets one day last
week.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hawse,
Oct. 2, a baby boy.
S. Faber has rented August Bahr's
place and intends to move onto it
soon.
Percy Lord of Naperville, Ill, is
spending a few days around Arpin,
visiting friends
Mr.. Clark representing the Kent
Mfg. Co., was calling on osme of our
dairymen last week.
Mrs. Stamflee is very sick. She is
being cared for at st. Joseph's hos
pitaI Marshfield
Mrs. c w. Bluett is spending a
few days at Marshfield sewing for
Mrs. v G. Hunter.
August Passer is improving his sa-
loon by putting in a new furnace. Ora
bowski Bros, are doing the work.
Mrs. Geo Lewis did shopping at
Grand Rapids Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-10-12

price, any or all trees set out if any
Or all We're to die Price charged
for setting out each tree is $4.25.
The replanting of dead trees to be
done during the Winter of 1912-1913.
1t is understood that the members
of the school board will see to it
that, in case of dry weather during
the summer of 1912, the trees will be
watered regularly, twice a week, a.
bout four pals of water to each tree
Frank Leland,
ITO Twelfth and Prospect Sts.,
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.
Action on the above communication
was deferred until some future meet
ing of the Board.
After due and careful consideration
the following resolution was unani.
mously adopted:
RESOLVED: That the President
and Clerk of the Board of Education
certify that the Mayor and Common
Council of the City that it will be
necessary to levy a tax of Thirty-six
Thousand ($36,OO0), dollars upon the
taxable property of the city to meet
the current expenses of the schools
of the city for the present school
year.
The following bills were then on m
ton, allowed as read: