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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
A WORD TO CHRISTIAN PARENTS
ABOUT BORDER-LINE ADJUSTMENTS
To The FREQ Lance:

10 Inc FREQ Lance.
We all agree that Christians are
saved TO serve. that salvation for
ourselves and others is the most
important work OF life. With the
Christian parent that service be
gins at home If any proyideth not
for his own household he hath de-
MED the faith and is worse than an
unbelieyer. IL Tim. 5-SJ
God greatly honOrs us parents in
allowing US the wonderful privilege
OF being cO-laborcrs with him in
preparing our precious ones for Ills
kingdom, and lest we faint in the
great work lie braces US up with this
truth. Train up a child in the way
he should 80. and even when he Is
old he will not depart from
II" tProy. 22-GJ If we can get the
homes right the State, nation and
church will soon be all We could
wish
These children Of ours have
many sided nature, among others is
the love for amuscments. That
side We are required to develop
so as 10 keep the dear ones as close
TO their Heavenly Father as possible
Now, | ask Christian fathers and
mothers is it according to common
sense. business principles to pick
out the worlds most popular social
amusements. such as dancing. card
playing. theatre-gOing. all border
line. doubtful amusements, and con
demned by most of our great demon
nations and train our children TO
love and delight in and devote "A
large part OF time TO them?
In doing so. are we preparing
them to walk with God or the world
Are We doing our part towards
fitting them for heavenly citizen
ship and making it ms easy as pos
slble TO receive their Saviour and
follow him?lle who said, Suffer lit
tie children TO come unto me-"
Are We throwing obstacles in
their way by cuitlyating I'm them
the love Of the worlds most popu-
lar amuscments. or are We helping
them on the strait and narrow"
road TO heaven?
We have solemn and awful re
sponsibility laid on us. John tells us
10 make ye r,ady the way of the
Lord; make his paths straight
MARK 80
Are We parents doing IL!
DO our prayers and works for
the child's development in right
eousness go together?
Are We bending and inclining the
tender shoot straight For this is
the root of the matter so far as
our first work for The child's saliva
tion is concerned. Surely the evil
done by Christians indulging in bor-
dcrline amusemenis rests largely
on the parents. Are they willing
10 assume the responsibility?
The clarion call ringing from
the Christian world was never loud
er for cOnsecrated young workers
than at The present time.
Dear fathers and mothers. the
Lord who died for you needs your
aid in preparing faithful workers
for his vineyard Then, If God be
God. let us come ont squarely on
His side and serve him truly by Civ
ing Him the needed help. 1t will
be a sacrifice well pleasing in His
sight. f.. /. Frazer.
Orange Co. Va, Aug. s. 1911.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
SUPPORT
FROM LABOR PAPERS
Especial to The Free Lance)
Richmond. Va. Aug. 9.

The executive committee OF the
State Federation Of Labor met here
and adopted report Of the COM
mittee on publication and by a
unanimous vote Withdrew the en-
dorsement OF the Federation from
the Industrial Era. printed at Roa-
nokc. and the Unionist. printed at
Norfolk. alleging that the publica-
lions were resorting TO practices
winch did not conform with ideas
Of the Federation. were guilty Of
things which placed the Federation
al a disadvantage and ordered that
the resolution De sent TO every
affiliated labor body in the state.
The papers are named directly and
the papers will be put on the de
fcnsiyc in explaining the matter
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
TRUE REF0RMERS
INDICTED
Especial to The Free LanceD
Richmond Va Aug o.


Thirty nine indictments were re-
turned against the former officers
Of the True Rcformers' Bank and
insurance order by grand jury Of
the Corporation Court. which has
been a week investigating the ar
fairs oi that order j. G. Robinson,
a colored attorney. formerly OF
Danvillc. is indicted seven times, K
r. Hill. the former cashier, four: 4
W. Holmes. al one time grand mas
ter of the order, six; W. r. Burwell,
general secretary, eight; W. l.. Tay-
lor. former grand master. six; and
Edward Ellis. bookkeeper and ac-
couniant. eight. These negroes have
been Tor years the models OF the
race in this city and have as the
indictments charged wrecked the or
der and robbed the poor and ig-
norant OF their savings OF life
time Dates for the trials have not
been fixed There are members in
every city in the country
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
H0WS THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. f.
j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known f.
J. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by his firm. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O..
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price, 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
A FINE TOMATO

Mr.. G. r. Swift, who is establishing
quite a reputation as an amateur grow
er of tomatoes, has made new record.
A few days ago he picked a tomato
weighing IL ounces, but Wednesday he
beat this one by ounces, plucking one
from his garden which weighed Y
ounces.
These are fine specimens for the sea-
son, which has not been a good one.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
CITY RESIDENCE SOLD

Mrs. Carrie Deane has sold her
residence at corner of Hawke and
Winchester streets to Mr.. John i.
Carter, OF Spotsylyania. who has
recently sold his farm in that coun-
ty, and will come here with his fam
lily and make this city his home
Terms private. Mrs. Deane will go
with her family South to live. Sale
made by ~ b. Kinseys Real Es-
teate Agency.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
PRICE, 3 CENTS
The Time is Here to
Build and Improve

Building materials, labor and money
can be gotten TO better advantage
than is generally the case. Don't
wait until everything is high and
hard to get use good judgment and
go ahead now every dollar spent will
bring back its actual value today.
Remember there is no safer, or more
sensible, investment than a new
house, barn or outbuildings, or an i'm
provement to those you already have.
When you get ready to talk Lumber,
Mill Work or Builders Supplies we
will be waiting for you, because we
have just the goods you will need, be-
sides lot of suggestions that may be
helpful to you without any extra ex-
pense.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
LAID TO REST

The funeral of Miss Olivia Bradford
took place from st. Georges church
Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock, con-
Quoted by Rev. j. Yates bowman.
Interment in family lot in City Gem
etery.
The pallbearers were Messrs. f. J.
Smith, K. II. Carmichael. w. J. Ford,
s. G.. Wallace, Geo. w. Shepherd and
a. Randolph Howard.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
BAR ASSOCIATION
OFFICERS
Especial to The Free Lance.)
Richmond. Va, Aug. 9.

Richmond. va, Aug. >.
Captain Joshia +. Bulltt. Of Big
Stone Gap. was elected president of the
State Bar Association at Hot Springs;
John y. Minor, secretary treasurer,
and A. X. Long. J. 5. Harnsberger, +.
Chambers Goode. a. 5. Higginbotham,
Hugh w. Davis. Geo. Bryan. and }.
Jordon Leake, members of executive
committee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
A KING WHO LEFT HOME

set the world to talking, but Paul Ma
thulka, of Buffalo, N. Y, says he al
ways KEEPS AT HOME the King Of
all Laxatives-Dr. Kings New Life
Pills-and that they're a blessing to all
his family. Cure constipation. head
ache. indigestion, dyspepsia. Only 25c
at M NJ. LeWis's.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
SPENT DAY AT UNDERWATER

A party OF young people went to
Whitewater for a picnic Wednesday.
Those composing the party were
Mrs G.. d. Montague. Mrs. Il. w.
Chappelle, Misses Grace Jones, Cora
Rowe. Marie Barnes, Messrs. Peyton,
George d., Josiah p, Jr.. Maurice,
Jr, and Chas. S. Rowe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
ATTENDING BIBLE INSTITUTE

Rev. ]. r. Jacobs left Wednes-
day for Great Falls, Va. on the
Potomac. above Washington, where
he will attend the Bible Institute,
which opens there the latter part
OF this week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
ACCUSED OF STEALING

E. E. Chamberlain, Of Clinton; Me-,
boldly accuses Bucklen's Arnica Salve
of stealing the sting from burns or
scalds-t the pain from sores of all kinds
the distress from boils or piles. at
robs cuts, corns, bruises, sprains and
injuries Of their terror" he says, ''as
a healing remedy its equal don't exist. "
Only 25c at M. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
RETURNED FROM ATLANTIC CITY

Mrs. II. II. Wallace and Miss Ellen
Wallace returned from Atlantic City
Wednesday. They will leave on steam
er Thursday for King George, where
they will spend some time with rela-
tives.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
WILL MOVE TO ALABAMA

Mrs. Carrie Deane, of this city,
has been appointed housekeeper for
Marion Seminary, large education
al institution at Marion, Ala.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
SENATORIAL
CANDIDATES INVITED
Especial to The Free Lance.)
Richmond Va. Aug.

INTTTITTIVTIUf usf aNuEs =
The labor day arrangements commit.
tee has sent formal invitation to all
four Of the candidates for the United
States Senate to come to Richmond
Monday, Sept. II. and make speeches
10 the audience at the State Fair
Grounds. Il is expected that at least
twenty thousand persons will be in at
tendance
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
BEATTIE CASE
Especial to The Free Lance.)
Richmond. Va. AnP. 9tl

Richmond, Va, Aug. 9th.
Harry NJ. Smith, leading counsel for
the defense in the case against Henry
Clay Beattie. Jr.. charged with the
murder Of his wife, announces that
there will be no fight made to have the
case postponed following the indictment
of the young man on Monday next.
This is directly contradictory to the
belief expressed on all sides some days
ago. 1t remains to be seen, however,
if there shall be an effort for change
of venue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12
GREAT REBUILDING SALE
$4,000 Worth of Dry Goods Notions Overals Shirts Hos
ery Underwear Ready-made Dresses, Cloaks, Sheets
Blankets, Trunks, Satches Mems Pants, Rugs Etc.

Contract has been given out for large brick addition to our store build
completed will floor
Fredericksburg We have found the Improvement on our sto,
order enable
creab While this concluded hold the
about This will be rebuilding Every thus
We Will not exclude
of height Of
history
attempted such offering
Remember Of limited and its we'll take a antage of
at possible Money
wonderfully reducing the high OF living I
cashsa goods charged these
If you can't come write for a big descriptive
G. Frank Timberlake,
Market Corner. Main ST., Fredericksburg Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-12

First class printing done at The Free
Lance Office.
The Clay City times., 1911-06-15
VOL. XVI.
No Saloons Mean Peace.

The tragedy which occurred on
White Oak last week is the first
homicide that has occurred in this
county for three years. Estill has
been enjoying rein of peace une.
qualed by any county in the State.
1t is true there have been minor Of
lenses committed, but these have
been justly dealt with. Never in
its history has the county been so
free from crime and it is to be hop.
ed it will continue. We believe this
condition can be attributed to the
fact that there are no saloons in this
county, because when there were
saloons here our court dockets were
filled with record of crime. The
facts 60 to show that no saloons
mean peace, saloons man crime.
Which do you prefer?-lrvine
Herald.
The Clay City times., 1911-06-15
Catch Crops and Cover Crops.

A large supply of vegetable
matter in the soili lis absolutely
necessary in the production of
good crops. 1t not only gives to
the soil the essential physical
conditions, but the supply of soil
nitrates is largely dependent up
on its decay. In systems of farm
ing where many of the products
are sold and little stock is kept.
it becomes difficult to keep the
supply in the. soil sufficient for
the best results.
In the usual systems of rota-
ton there are often Opportuni-
ties between harvest time and
seeding time of the crops en-
ployed in the rotation to plant
some rapidly growing crop to be
turned under to increase the sup
ply of vegetable matter. Such
crops are known as catch crops,
and where they occupy the land
during the winter also receive
the name of cover crops may add
greatly TO the producing power
of the soil, while about the only
expense involved is that of the
seed. Cowpeas, soy beans, Grim
son clover, vetch, rye and in fact
any crop adapted to the season,
may be used for the purpose, but
of course the leguminous crops
are to be preferred as they also
add nitrogen directly to the soil.
Cowpeas grow rapidly and if
sown after wheat or oats are ear
vested will give a good growth of
vines to pillow under. They may
aisd be. sowBin corn al the last
and while not inter-
fering With the growth of the
corn at all, provide considerable
green matter by the time the
corn is ready to harvest. Where
crimson clover will succeed it is
a most valuable catch crop, as
most of its growth takes place in
The Clay City times., 1911-06-15
Industrial Building.

The Highland Orphanage is
breaking ground for the erection
of an Industrial building in
which the boys will be trained
in mechanical industries. A
laundry will also be installed.
The management of this institu-
tion for the orphans recognize
the Importance of training the
young under their care in indus
trial lines as well as in moral
habits and giving them an edu-
cation.
The Clay City times., 1911-06-15
Starts Mill.

w. R. Cassidy, owner Of the
Clay City Roller Mills which has
been idle for some time, has
started up the corn department,
and will likely start the flour
department some time later.
Nothing but the very best ma
chinery is embraced in this mill,
and it is capable of turning out
the very best brands Of flour
when in operation. 81
The Clay City times., 1911-06-15

fall and early spring. The com.
mon practice is to SOW it in the
corn, usually during August az
the ishade of the corn plants
seems TO protect the young clOv.
er and it will succeed better than
if sown without nurse crop. 1t
will make considerable growth
by the time the land is to be
plowed in the spring and serves
as cover crop also. Crimson
clover is a good nitrogen gather
er. Rye is undoubtedly the most
popular catch crop, and justly SO.
1t seould be used in all cases
where the land would otherwise
lie bare through the winter, en-
cept in the case of fall plowed
scotland. 1t not only will add
vegetable matter to the soil but
will prevent the loss by teaching
and washing of the plant food al
ready there. 1t may furnish pas
turage when the land is in such
condition that tramping will not
injure it, but it should not be al
lowed to grow too large in the
spring before being turned un-
der, or injury to the following
crop may result.
Crops of weeds may be turned
under with good results frequent
ly, but of course should never be
allowed to seed. In fact every
opportunity to add something to
the soil In this way should be ia
ken advantage of. Soils with
plenty of humus and vegetable
matter ia them seldom fail to
produce paying crops.
e. u. Kiuhey, Asst. Agrcno11;c. .
College of Agr. State University.
The Clay City times., 1911-06-15
The Thing We Neednost.

Good roads is the thing we
need nowadays; bad roads is of
the days gone by, though we
have bad roads yet, but not as
many as there has been.
What are good roads to the
farmer? They are TO protect the
dumb brutes; it makes your mar
ket better; 1t brings money into
your country and Intelligent peo-
pie. You can put a load on your
wagon and it doesn't hurt your
stock.
The people are Removing the
cloud from their eyes and get
ting out of the old .ruts. 1t is ca
sy to get out of them if we can
see what is needed. Hong to see
all roads on a grade. We have
been behind for a long time and
it is time to be np and doing.
Time is passing aud some of us
are still in the old ruts. 1t is
time to quit making roads with
the brooks andNup and down
mountains, and with hog trails.
1t is a grand benefit to our coun-
try to have good roads to travel.
We do not reallzethe entire ben
eft of good roads--if we did we
would have better ones. Good
roads are the source of wealth
and happiness. al good road is
uplifting to COMMUNITY and
bad one is a drag " it. A good
road increases our schools and
churches 1t impf5yes them. A
community without good roads is
behind ipseysry ses9ect,
Bad roads sometimes knock a
man out of his manners. Some
times he can't raise his bat to
landy, or hold up his head with
out stumbling, or looking to fall
into a hole.
Graded roads are the right
rope to pull at. They are IA
fried to everybody and a greater
one to the farmer than anyone
else. Many are leaving the farm
and going to cities ON account of
bad roads, and it makes it much
harder on the rest.
We need to be united and pull
at the same end. We can't pull
against each other and get any
where. We have to pull the
same way. The load is too great |
for few to pull, but the more
pulling the lighter the load. We
see what is needed. Let's pull
jhe same way and the right way.
Inland Farmer.
The Clay City times., 1911-06-15
LOuisville's Banking Facilities.

Louisville's banking facilities
are large. The clearings for the
last year, as reported by the Lou.
isville Clearing House, were IN
excess of $675,0OO,OO0, the
largest in the city's history.
There are thirteen strong banks,
every one Of them in excellent
condition, and four large trust
companies. While the city ranks
eighteenth in population among
the cities of the United States,
it is eleventh in its bank clear
ings.
The Clay City times., 1911-06-15
Guides on a Strike.

For a day or two last week
Kentucky's great natural wonder
Mammoth Cave, was closed on
account of a strike of all the
guides employed by the manage
ments. Matters were speedily
adjusted, however, and within
4S hours the faithful guides were
at their posts and ready for du-
ty. This is said to have been
the first time that the cave bas
been closed to the public since
1908, a period of 103 years.
Thirty years ago this wonderful
exhibition of the handiwork of
nature was better advertised
,th-n. tits todsys though it still
surpasses in beauty, size and
grandeur all the caves that have
yet been explored.
The Clay City times., 1911-06-15
SPOUT SPRING.

Mrs. Asa Snowden is very
sick.
The Latter Day Saints are
holding protracted services at the
residence of George Hall near
here. The Rev. Byrd, of Jeffer.
sonville is doing the preaching.
Mrs. George Ginter, of College
Hill, visited relatives here the
first of the week and is now with
her sister-in-law, Mrs. VIM.
Ware on Hardwick's creek, who
continues very i'll.
The Clay City times., 1911-06-15
War Veterans In Congress.

Less than twenty years ago
more than half the members of
Congress had served in the great
war on one side or the other.
For the first time since the war
the Confederate veterans in
Congress outnumber the Union
veterans, the proportion being
IA to 8.
The Clay City times., 1911-06-15

Mt. Sterling, Winchester, and
Richmond postofiices will each
be made postal savings banks,
and they will be opened not lat
er than July 13.
The Clay City times., 1911-06-15
Preaching at Christian Church.

Ed. Deward Matherly will
preach at the Christian church
in this city Saturday night, Sun
day and Sunday night, June "a
and 25.
The Clay City times., 1911-06-15

Carrie Nation, the noted sa-
boon smasher and a native Ken
tuckian, is dead in Kansas.
The Clay City times., 1911-06-15

Another light shower of rain
fell late yesterday evening, great
ly refreshing evei ything, but a
great deal more is still needed.
The Clay City times., 1911-06-15

We call attention to the splen-
did report of the Clay City Ma
tional Bank in this issue of the
Times.
The Clay City times., 1911-06-15

The river is lower than it has
been for years.
The Clay City times., 1911-06-15
Send Us Your Orders

in Clay City will 'delver the goods
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-06-16
BiOrnsOn And The Birds

Bjornson, the Norwegian poet,
loved animals. In lecture deliver
ed by him when abroad he said: cat
home in Norway we do not murder
any of our song birds. Our children
have for years banded themselves to-
gether in clubs to protect the birds
nests. But what we gain for this
for our field gardens and woods is
as nothing in comparison with what
we gain for the education of our
children, in weaving them from
cruelty and making them the pro-
tectors of the little birds. 1t teaches
the,.l to control their feelings, and
awakens enthusiasm for worthy
causes. Their love of destruction
we change to magnanimity. In
Norway it is the school that teaches
children their duty to song birds,
and in the schools they form their
societies for bird protection. The
Animals Friend.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-06-16

soft drinks and sandwiches should
be served so that over their cups
these men can warm up. 1t should
contain a game room, where all
games, such as our friend loves to
play, may be played. All games
say games that will make hin. feel
at home. Perhaps it should contain
reading room and, if it does perio-
ideals such as this man likes should
be in evidence. All the comfort
station accessories should be at
hand.
"Who should have charge of it?
Perhaps the city. Why not? But
the support should logically come
from the. people who took the man. S
social center from him.
"The name is all important
Rest Place or Comfort Station
will kill it before it is born. Dick S
Place or something of the kind will
attract attention and make this man
feel at home. And Dick or joe
should be in charge.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-06-16
Causes of the Decadence
* OF Our Colleges.

Pre.den of
~ CURSES Of study in schools have CEASED TO BE
COURSES and have degenerated into mixed of sub
jects interest and utility of mod
ern Athletics overdone and their purpose and
spirit undoubtedly often perverted but that small part of
the matter of athletics incidental
tom and NOT THE DISEASE ALL Its much wider and
more various and subtle than that
The life the student has grown and taken variety
until it has THRUST STUDY ON ONE SIDE and dwarfed the
very thing for which the college established.
WHAT THE COLLEGE ALSO
NEEDs-To A sYNTHEsIs MADE VARIETY, TO
VARIETY MADE UNITY ITS RIVAL AMP INCONSISTENT
BROUGHT INTO REAL AND WORKING COMMUNITY
OF COLLEGE PIECES,
BUT ITS
ASSEMBLE THEM
The find obvious and imperative The nation
needs TRAINED AND DISCIPLINED men, who know
and who think who perceive and interpret whose minds
difficult tasks and questions which be
threaded by minds used and definite endeavor
GETTING
COLLEGE LIFE AND CANNOT UNTIL
ORGANIZED DIFFERENT