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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
MoDEsTY ORDER IN EFFECT
Bathing Suit Wearers Ordered or
Atlantic City Streets.

Atlantic City, Aug. 24.-Cbiel Of
Police Woodruff said that he had al
ready put in effect the order ISSUED
by Mayor Germany relative to walk
ing the streets in bathing suits.
The policemen have sent a large
number Of both men and women ba b
to their homes to get skirts or coat
or mackintoshes to wear over theil
bathing salts while on their way tC
and from the beach for dip.
Some OF them put up an argumen
and think we are interfering Wit
their personal liberties" said thl
chief, but the men make them &c
back just the same"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
To the Voters of Stafford County.

TO Lnt FUItIo UI JtdIIVIu OVu"VJ'
FelIow-ctizens: At the solicitation
of nv friends hereby announce myself
a candidate for the Office of the Com
missioner of Revenue for District No.
| composed of HARDWOOD and Falmouth,
to be voted for at the general election
to be held in November. Should 1t be
your pleasure to elect me to said office
shall fulfill the duties Of said Office to
the best of my ability and according to
law. NJ. X. Courtney,
tn7 HARDWOOD, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
british Strike Losses Heavy.

London, Aug. 2i.-The weekly traf
fc returns Of the biz railroads les
tify to the enormous losses resulting
to the companies from last weeks rail
way strike. The London AMI North
western railways report shows dc
crease OF s5O5. 900 in receipts for the
week compared with the correspond
ing week OF 1910.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
Summer Turnips.

The turnip requires a rich soil. 1t
does best on freshly broken land. The
late turnips may be sown broadcast
after some crop has been removed, gen
orally during July or August They
may be stored In the cellar the same
rs carrots. To get the best quality OF
turnlp II must be rapidly grown on
rich sandy land. free from fresh ma
nure.-American Cultlvator.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26

To the voters of Spotsylyania county:
hereby announce myself a candidate
for election to the position of commits
sioner Of the revenue for Berkeley dis
trict, Spotsylvania county which cleo
will be held this coming fall. | earnest
ly ask the support of my fellow citizens
and il elected ! promise a faithful and
impartial performance Of the duties Of
the Office to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
A. Cutler Beasley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
To the voters of Spotsylvania:

To the voters Of Spotsylvania:
I hereby announce myself candidate
for reelection to the office of Commits
sioner Of Revenue for Chancellor dis
trict subject to action Of the Democrat
ic party and promise If elected a faith
full discharge Of the duties Of the Office.
Respectfully,
Thomas P. Payne.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
To the Voters of spOtsylvanla Co

To the Voters OF Spotsylvanla CO.:
At the request OF numerous
friends, | hereby announce myself a
candidate for the office OF sheriff OF
Spotsylvania. subject, however. to
the Democratic primary, IL one be
held. promise, II elected. to dis
charge the duties OF the office with
out fear or favor and according TO
the best OF my ability.
Soliciting the honor OF your sup
port, am,
Yours respectfully.
Carl A. Garner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26

Stafford c. II. Va, June oath. 1911.
To the voters Of Stafford county:
At the request Of many friends an
nounce myself candidate for the Of
flee Of commissioner of the revenue for
district No. 2, composed Of Rock Hill
and Aqua districts, and solicit your
support. If elected promise a faithful
discharge of the duties Of the office.
j27ltd w. +. Stevens.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
Caroline

To the voters of Caroline county, Va:
respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the Office Of Sheriff sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary on Sept. Z, 1911, and solicit
the support of my fellow citizens,
promising if elected to faithfully and
impartially discharge the duties OF the
office to the best of my ability.
Respectfully.
I'd K. B. Collins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26

Cincinnati, Aug. 24-O. p McCarty
general passenger agent OF the Balti
more and Ohio Southwestern and Gin
cinnat, Hamilton and Dayton rail
roads, has been appointed traffic man.
ager OF the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road company. with headquarters in
Baltimore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg, Va,


Degree courses in Agriculture, Horti-
culture, Applied Chemistry, Applied
Geology, Civil, Mining, Mechanical and
Electrical Engineering, Metallurgy and
Autobiography. Sixty-four intructors,
Thoroughly Equipped Shops, Labora-
tories and Barns. Steam heating and
electric lights in dormitories. Library
IL, 900 volumes. Farm of ], 100 acres.
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL AP-
PRENTICES
Zone Year Course for Young Farmers.)
Total cost of session of nine months,
including tuition and other fees, board,
washing, uniforms, medical attendance,
ETC., $283.85. Cost to Virginia students,
1923. IS.
The next session opens WEDNES-
DAY, SEPTEMBER goth, 1911.
PAUL B. BARRINGER, NJ. d., l.. l.. D.,
President.
Write for catalogue. sjy3m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26

To the voters OF Stafford County:
hereby announce myself a candi
date for Clerk OF the Circuit Court
OF Stafford county at the election to
be held November. 1911; If elected
will give my personal attention to
the duties Of the office and dis
charge them to the best of my abil-
ity.
Geo. w. Herring.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
To the Voters of Livingston Dis


At the solicitation OF friends
throughout the district hereby
respectfully announce my candidacy
for the position of Supervisor for
Livingston Magisterial District, Spot
sylvania county, Va, to be elected
on Nov. 18th. 1911. | am not I'M
mindful OF the important and varied
duties OF the position, and promise
II It is your pleasure to elect me,
to devote my time and energy and
the very best OF my ability to
a faithful and efficient discharge OF
the same.
Soliciting your support in the APP
preaching election, l am, with n
desire to serve you,
Yours respectfully,
B. G. Dickinson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
To The Voters of Berkeley Township,

To The Voters Of Berkeley Township,
Spotsylvania Co:
At the solicitation Of many voters OF
Berkeley township | hereby announce
my candidacy for the Office Of super
visor Of Berkeley township. III il be
your pleasure to elect me to this i'm
portant office | pledge TO perform the
duties Of said office to the best advan-
tage Of the people and the county, and
to see that all road money will be eco
nomically spent equally in all parts OF
this township.
L. W. Hall,
I'd Thornsburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26

To the voters Of Spotsylvania county:
/ hereby announce myself candidate
for the Office of Commissioner of Reve-
nue. for Chancellor District to be voted
for at the general election to be held in
November, and | earnestly ask the sup
port Of my fellow voters Of Spotsylva-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
To the voters of spotsylyania CO.:

10 the NOltTS VI OpoNog wanna W.
At the solicitation OF my many
friends, | respectfully announce my
self a candidate for the position OF
treasurer OF SpOtsylyania county TO
be voted for at the fall election. No
vember 7th, 1911. earnestly ask
the support OF the voters OF
the county, irrespective OF part.
affiliation, and promise II | am hon
ored by an election to put forth my
best endeavors to faithfully. honest
ly and efficiently discharge the du-
ties OF the office and protect the
interest OF the county.
Thanking my many friends for the
cordial assurance OF support | have
already received. | am,
Respectfully,
NJ. II. Dickinson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26

To the Voters Of Stafford County:
l have been connected with the
clerks office of your county for a
period of AZ years last May 1t takes
almost a life time to make q good
clerk, It being the only office in
the gift of the people of the county
that takes years of training to
make perfect. IL the people get one
they approve of they should retain
him IL he don't meet the require
ments Of the office, the sooner they
get rid of him the better.
In my administration Of the office
have known no party, sect or creed.
but have tried to serve all. AS to
my personal political convictions, a
man Is not half a man, who has
none, and IL influenced by others
he becomes nothing but a creature.
/, therefore, yield mine to no one.
The experience l have had for al
most a half century l think fits
me as no other person to fill the
office to the satisfaction of the
whole people.
| hope 1 have not sounded my
own praises too highly. but have
stated what ! believe to be facts
ask you TO give this matter due
consideration and vote for me for
your clerk at the next November
election.
Respectfully,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
CANDIDATES CARDS
Spotsylvania

To the voters OF Spotsylvania Co.:
Fellow-citizens: At the request
of friends | hereby announce myself
a candidate for Commissioner OF
Revenue for CORTLAND District. sub
ject to the Democratic primary to
be held Sept. z. Should II be your
pleasure to elect me to said office,
hope by n faithful and impartial
discharge OF the duties pertaining
to said office to give satisfaction to
all.
Respectfully,
NJ l.. Young.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
To the Voters of Stafford and KIM
George.

To the Voters of Stafford and King
George.
At the solicitation OF many
voters both in King George and
Stafford, and those who are repre-
sentatives of our best ag-
ricuItural sections, have decided
to enter the race for the House OF
Delegates, and do hereby declare
myself candidate for the nomina-
ton, subject TO the Democratic pri-
mary to be held Sept. 7th. 1911.
Ii elected to the office Will
discharge my duties in an efficient
and business-like way. ! am in fay-
or of improving the conditions OF
our public schools and our public
highways and to promote such steps
generally as will advance our Agri-
cultural and Horticultural condi-
lions.
Whit ID. Peyton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
Celebrates to3d Birthday.

New London. Conn, Aug. 2i.-In
full possession OF her faculties and
able to go about without assistance
Mrs. Mary Anne Peterson. Of this city
is celebrating the completion OF her
1O3d year. Her memory Is excellent
and she recalls wildly many events
Of ninety years ago.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
The SiIo a Money Saver.

Silage is the salad for the COW. 1t
not only supplies food elements in It.
self, but It helps in the digestion and
assimilation Of other feeds. And don't
forget that the silo is the only means
yet devised by which all Of the corn
crop can be saved.-Kansas Farmer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
n4ltC

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, 1911-08-26
nrlvlnn Elks 70 Pasture.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Aug. PA round
up Of $4,000 or 10000 elk In the Jack
son Hole country has begun. Under
the leadership of number Of cow
boys these are being driven to other
sections where there is better range
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
ELEVEN TAKE THE BLACK VEIL
Young Women Join Catholic Order at
Reading, Pa.


Reading, Pa, Aug. 24.-In the pretty
chapel OF the mother house Of the
St. Bernardne Sisters, in this city,
eight young women made a solemn
profession and eleven took the black
veil of the order.
The Rev. Peter Massoln, OF Allen
town. was the celebrant of the mass,
and the sermon was preached by the
Rev. Alfred wrobleski, Of South Beth
lehem, a former German count, who
renowned his estates to enter the
church.
Those taking the black veil were
young women of Polish birth from the
coal regions.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
Whit ID. Peyton

To the Voters of Stafford county:
| hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office of sheriff OF
Stafford county at November cleo
ton and solicit your support. IL
elected | promise a faithful dis
charge Of the duties of the office.
Respectfully,
c. ". Knight.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
Find Two Cases Of Infantile Paralysis

Find Two Cases Of InfsntiIe Paralysis
Harrisburg. Pa, Aug. 24-Inspectors
Of the state department Of health
have discovered two cases OF infantile
paralysis in York county short dis
lance from York Haven, where two
cases we're reported before. These
are the only cases to be reported to
the department for weeks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
lOa1m
To the Voters of spotsyIyanIa Co.

Having been urged by many friends
to become a candidate for Commissioner
of Revenue Of Livingston district,
hereby announce myself a candidate
for said office, and promise if elected
to faithfully and efficiently discharge
the duties Of the Office. Earnestly So
Letting your votes,
| am most sincerely yours, &c,
G.. b. Wallace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
ESTHER CLEVELAND TO WED

Former Presidents Daughter Will
Marry Princeton Professors Son.
New York, Aug. PA dispatch
from Tamworth. N. H., states that II
is reported there that Esther Cleve-
land, eldest daughter of the late Presl'
dent Cleveland. is soon to marry Ran
dolph d. West, son of Professor An
drew West. of Princeton university.
Miss Cleveland is about twenty years
old
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
augI2llm
% the voters of Stafford county:

To the voters Of Stafford county:
hereby announce myself candidate
for reelection as treasurer Of Stafford
and if reelected, will give my entire
time and attention to the discharge Of
Of the duties Of the Office thank the
voters of Stafford for their loyalty to
me in the past and hope that you may
see fit to honor me with your support
at the coming election.
w. d. Reamy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
Potomac, Fredericks-
burg and Piedmont
Railroad.
TINE TABLE No. is.

Connections at Fredericksburg with r.. 4. 4 "A
r. r. and Maryland. Delaware and Virginia Rail-
way Co. At Orange with 3outhesn X. Il. and
Chesapeake & Ohio X. r.
NOTICE-These tables shog the time az which
trains may be expected 10 arrive al or depart
from the several stations. TIE time Of departure.
arrivals and connections arr not guaranteed. they
are proposed.
The only line to the chsneeIlorsvilIs and wider
ness Battledelds.
Eastern STANDARD Time. Stations marked -
dag stops.
n. hASTELLER. Superintendent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26

II elected I will promise to use my
best efforts to promote better con-
ditions in this district Subject to
the Democratic primary to be held
Sept. Z, 1911.
Respectfully yours,
Peter Street.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
King George

TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE
COUNTY.
Having announced myself a candi-
date for the office Of sheriff, subject tC
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, 1911-08-26
To the uoters of Stafford county:

At the request Of many friends
hereby announce myself candidate for
the office Of commissioner Of the reve-
nue. for HARDWOOD district at the coming
election in November 1911, and if elected
promise to serve the people with the
greatest care and for their benefit.
Respectfully,
X. Lee Dodd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
Berea, Stafford
To The voters Of Stafford County,

Subject to the Democratic primary TO
be held Sept. 7th 1911, | will be a can
didate for reelection as commissioner
of the revenue for District No. /, in
Stafford county, at the election 10 be
held November, 1911, and If elected
will give my personal attention to the
duties Of the Office.
jl3ltd Thos. Wallace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
ro The Yotera Of Stafford 60:

To The Voters of Stafford Co:
At the solicitation Of friends hereby
announce myself an independent candi-
date for supervisor Of Falmouth Dis
trict. IL elected / promise to discharge
the duties Of the Office to the best Of
my ability.
c. c. Snellings.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
Feed After Miikind.

The COWS should not be fed their
roughage nor the bedding be stirred
up before milking, and rs far as pos
sible the barn should be opened and
aired also before milking time, so that
the foul air which tnints milk so read
fly may escape.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
To The Voters of Stafford.

In the past four years it has been
my constant endeaN or to per-
form the duties Of sheriff with JUS
tice TO all and fayors to none. J
come before you again TO ask you TO
re-elect me TO the office on Nov,
eth, promising "A faithful discharge
of the duties OF the office.
Respectfully,
II. G. J.. MOncure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
Stafford and
King George
TO THE VOTERS OF STAFFORD
AND KING GEORGE

TO THE VOTERS OF STAFFORD
AND KING GEORGE
hereby announce myself a can
didate for the House OF Delegates
from the counties OF Stafford and
King George, subject to tho action OF
the Democratic primary on Septem-
Der 9TH. 1911. II elected | pledge
myself to serve you honestly and
faithfully, to hold myself at all
times subject to the will Of my con-
stituency and to promote, by my
best efforts the interests OF the
people, the party and the State.
Soliciting the honor OF your suf-
frage, | am
Respectfully yours.
EaorOa 0Ula TQVloQ
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
To the Voters of Stafford County:

hereby announce my candidacy for
the Office Of supervisor Of Aqua dis
trict, in Stafford county, stbject to the
action of the Democratic primary on
Sept. 7th. If elected, ! promise a
faithful discharge of the duties Of the
Office. Respectfully,
l0alm w. Z. Bloxton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26

To The Voters OF Spotsylyania Co:
Fellow-citizens, at the solicitation
OF many friends. hereby announce
myself a candidate for the office OF
Commissioner of Revenue for Liv-
ingston District. in this county, and
most respectfully solicit your sup
port. Should it be your pleasure
to elect me to this office, ! shall be
grateful and promise to reward your
confidence by faithful discharge of
the duties.
Very respectfully,
w. G.. Hicks
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26

To the voters Of Caroline county: |
hereby announce myself as 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,
- g II Evans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
For State Senate.

70 the Voters Of the 18th Senatorial
District;
am a candidate for the state
Senate from the counties OF Spotsyl
vania, Stafford, Louisa and the city
of Fredericksburg. subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic primary. II
I am nominated and elected my best
efforts will be devoted to the inter
ests OF my district and State.
Respectfully,
r. G, l.. MOncure
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26

To the Voters Of King George Co.:
hereby announce myself candl-
date for reelection to the office Of com
missioner of revenue subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic primary, and If
elected will discharge the duties OF the
office as faithfully as have done in
the past.
Respectfully.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
To my fellow citizens Of Stafford coun-

To my fellow citizens Of Stafford coun-
ty:
At the solicitation of my friends, tax
payers and voters Of Stafford county,
announce myself a candidate for the
office of treasurer of the county. and
thereby give the people Of Stafford an
opportunity Of expressing their choice
for their treasurer. II am elected at
the coming election in November, ]
promise my personal attention to the
duties Of the Office, and will endeayor
to perform those duties to the best OF
my ability. Respectfully,
Chas. ID. Green,
I'd Brooke, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26

MIA county, and II elected to the said
office, shall fulfill the duties TO the
best of my ability and according to law.
Respectfully,
l0alm Irwin G. Clore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
Very respectfully,
w. G. Hicks

To the Voters Of spotsyiyania Coun-
ty:
hereby announce myself candi-
date for treasurer OF the county OF
Spotsylyanla at the election next
fall, subject to any action taken
by the Democratic party OF the
county. Respectfully,
]. w. Massey
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26

To the Taxpayers OF Aqua District,
Stafford County:
hereby announce myself a can
dldate for the office of Supervisor.
am an advocate for good roads.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26

To the voters OF Spotsylyania
county:
As our present Commissioner, j. 7.
Todd, will not be a candidate 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 il
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, 1911-08-26

To the citizens OF Spotsylvania
county:
hereby announce myself n 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 there
be. Yours truly,
r. NJ. Waller,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
Respectfully,
C. A. Bryan.
Stafford, Va, June 2S.

To the Voters OF Stafford County:
] hereby announce myself a candi-
date for office OF commissioner OF
the Revenue for HARDWOOD and Fal-
mouth district at the coming
election in November and II elected
promise to serve the people with
the greatest care, without fear or
favor. Respectfully,
]. w. Spicer.
Berea, Stafford county, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-26
T. d. COGHILL.
To the Voters Of the 32nd Senator
inI nl.l

To the Voters of the 32nd Senator
ial District:
] hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection TO the State Senate,
subject to the Democratic primary
Besides reaffirming the principles
heretofore advocated, viz, firm, but
just control OF corporations, equaliza
ton of taxation, the promotion OF
agriculture, the advancement OF prac-
teal education and good roads,
favor efficient primary and corrupt
practices laws, the abolition OF the
fee system, the initiative, referendum
and Except as to judges) the recall
Very respectfully,
G. u. Gravatt.