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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01
THE ANNUAL GAME
Students Defeat Faculty 10 to Is.

The annual game of baseball be-
tween the students and faculty OF
Fredericksburg College was played
at Hanover Park Monday afternoon.
Only a small crowd of spectators
were present and most of them left
before the game was over.
The faculty was strengthened by
several students and three minis
ters. Rev. r. A. Williams, who
bruised the grass in right field; Rev
i. r. Jacobs, who looked after the
flies in left, and Rev. j. II. Hender-
Ike. who played second base in big
league form. Prof. s. w. SOmeryille
played his usual star game at first
base and was the slugger. hitting
the ball hard almost every time at
the bat and finally knocking one
over his sons head in left field for
three bases, though he called on
one of the students to do the run
ming for him.
The aptness of the students for
stealing bases was apparent. the
faculty, with. the assistance of three
ministers being powerless to stop
the boys
Finally Granny" White was call
ed upon to play sleuth and to
catch the boys. This he did with
the assistance of J. p Cannon, n.
Caldwell being the first man caught
Mr.. Geo. ID. Rowe was the umpire
The faculty made a strong bid for
the game, but could not take II.
The final score was 10 to Is IN
favor OF the students.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01
FOR MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
Linen Shower and Other Features at
Baptist Church.

A large number Of ladies and girls
representing the Woman's Mission
airy Society and Young Woman 5
Auxiliary of the Baptist church,
gathered In their lecture room Mon
day afternoon, the occasion being
a linen shower for the Buchanan
Mountain School. This school. stu
ated i'm Buchanan county. was inau-
gurated by the Baptist women OF
Virginia and is under their care.
The meeting was presided over by
Mrs. Mary-Quinn-IIicks. and after
devotional exercises Mrs Frank T.
COyey gave talk on the school.
Mrs. J. p Rowe. who has just
returned as a delegate to the Wo-
mans Missionary Union. auxiliary to
the Southern Baptist Convention
which convened at Jacksonville. Fla.
gave an interesting and instructive
address on some phases Of mission
airy work as presented at the Union
emphasizing the returned mis-
sionaries' glowing accounts Of fields
white TO the harvest" and echoins
their enthusiasm.
Miss Matte Jones sang very
sweetly "Ill 80 where you want me
to go. dear Lord" Mrs. George
Freeman accompanist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01
GEORGE A. MILLS DEAD
Was Founder Of Peoples Mission.
Funeral Thursday 10 a. m.
SUCCUMBS TO HEART FAILURE

Evangelist George A. Mills, of the
Peoples Mission, died suddenly at the
home of his sister, Mrs. Fannie +.
Keene. Tuesday night. aged SO years.
The deceased had been in failing
health for several months, but lately
had improved and was attending TO his
mission. Tuesday he was called to the
home of Mrs. Sale, on the Boulevard,
where he was taken i'll. A carriage was
sent for which took him home and he
died in half an hour of heart trouble.
He was son of the late Walter and
PAMELA Mills, of this city. and was
born here. About IL years ago Mr..
Mills established the Peoples Mission
and by subscription built a church,
which has been paid for, the last pay
ment being made in the last month.
and which has lately been left bequest
Of $500 from the late MIR. j. III. Down
man to be paid later.
The mission had done d good work
among the people. Mr.. Mills was never
married and is survived by his sisters,
Mrs. Fannie +. Keene and Mrs. X. b.
Merchant, and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Funeral from Peoples Mission Thurs
day at 10 a. M. services conducted by
Rev. j. X. Jacobs.
Pallbearers Active: Messrs. Is. j.
Marshall. j. w. Thomas and j. Willard
Adams. trustees Of the mission; A. w.
Embrey, l.. A. Weaver and l.. Ashton
Dodd.
Honorary-Mayor II. Lewis Wallace,
Mr.. A. b. Yates, Judge j. T. Goodrich,
NJ. l.. Lathram, F. l.. Mayhem and 5.
+. Eastburn.
The interment will be made in the
family lot in the City Cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01

ed an intellectual treat, such as our
cultured people have a rare opportuni-
ty to listen TO.
His subject was Character and his
paper was prepared with great care
and exhibited original thought and phi
losophic deduction of the highest order.
The sentences were terse and couch
ed in classical English and his subject
matter presented so clearly that the
Youngest person in his audience, of any
culture, could understand and appreci-
ate its teaching.
II would be unjust to Mr.. Jones for
us in a brief notice TO attempt any
analysis Of his address, but it demon
strated that he measures up above the
politician to the full standard of the
upright statesman.
The meeting was presided over by
Mr. j. Frank Lyon. president OF the
College Literary Societies, and the pro
ceedings opened with an appropriate
prayer by Rev. r. A. Williams.
The musical numbers included piano
solo by Miss Catherine Rodrigues, and
a violin duet by Miss Annie Fulton and
Mr.. Chas. b. Saunders, Miss Lucille
Hassell accOmpanist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01

as travelling representative for q
Southern territory. Mr. Peyton has
now been in the employ OF this com
pany for more than ten years. and
stands today among their highest
salaricd representatives OF great
number Of travelling statesmen
The writer learns that this COM
pany employs only men OF the very
highest reputation for honesty. gen
tlemanly conduct and stern ability.
Mr.. Pcyton has not only proved him
self the possessor of these qualities.
but is much loved by his employers
and customers.
As time passed on Mr. Pcyton's in
clinatiOns were drawn towards his
youthful training. the farm. so
about seven years ago he decided TO
come back TO the county of his birth
and purchase farm, which he did !.
and he has not only proven 10 be a
successful farmer, but a scientific
one and his ncighbOrs from a dis
lance often go 10 him for advice
along This line. His business has
also thrown him with large orchard
lists I'm the State. and from practical
as well as theoretical knowledge Of
the orchard business. he is consid-
cred one Of the best posted men in
tlN state He has devoted por-
ton Of his time in lccturing to fruit
growers. not only i'm this state. but
In others rs well
For some months great pressure
has been brought tc bear upon MIR
Peyton by many Of the best men Of
his county to offer his name as a
candidate for the House OF Delegate.
He for some time refuted the idea
of going into politics. bur after ur-
gent persuasions OF his friends he
has decided 10 enter the race. We
know Of no man in either of the
two counties. Stafford or King
George. who would represent the
district with more fairness and JUS
tice Mr. pcyton De- NOT a pol
itician. neither is n class Il rs an
Office-sccker. l.t he is broad
mined business man OF wide expert
cncc. with clear. clean-cut record
and able qualifications He is in
close touch with the conditions gen
orally throughout Virginia. as his
business takes him over the state
az least SIX times year This Of
fers 10 him a, most excellent oppor-
tunity 10 judge the needs Of the
State and 10 compare the conditions
Of Stafford and King George with
other counties Mr. Peyton is man
Of pronounced ability as a public
speaker Ills success as an orator
was clearly evidenced in "a speech
which he recently made i'm the city
of Chicago al banquet of CONNER
cial travellers. He would. no doubt.
have many friends and acquaintances
i'm the Legislature because OF his bus
mess relations over the State. This
would have considerable weight I'm
getting his bills through that body
I'm the interest Of his constituents.
Stafford Voter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01

Whitfield Dunaway Peyton wa.
born In Stafford county, Virginia
July >. 1870, short distance from
where he now lives. He is the eldest
son OF the late Capt. Simeon C.
Peyton. who was a successful farmel
and business man Of that county.
Mr.. Peyton received his early
school training in the county school,
and in Fredericksburg At the age
Of seventeen he cnterd Bethel Mil
itary academy and remained there
through the school terms until he
arrived AT the age OF twenty. Dur
ing these three years he manifested
great aptnoss in his classes aDd lit
erary societies and ranked high with
his schOOlmates and teachers for his
high morals and manly conduct His
love for military and his adaptability
for this work soon carried him to
the front rank. and at the end Of
his first year he stood second place
for the battalion drill medal. which
was offered for the best all-arOund
soldier. During his third year in
this institution he ranked as first lieu
tenant and was commissioned with
this rank by the Governor Of the
State.
At the age of twenty Mr. Peyton
entered Richmond College. at Rich
mOnd, Va, but on account OF af-
fected oversight was forced TO give
up his work there before he finish
ed the college course. II was his
intention to take up the study Of
law at the University OF Virginia
after finishing his academic course
at Richmond. but after leaving col
lege he secured "a position as city
salesman with a large building ma
terial firm in Richmond. in short
time was promoted TO the position
OF estimator and did considera-
BILE buying for the firm While his
rapid advances had turned his in
clinatiOns towards a business life.
ne had not yet lost his desire for
the profession Of law. and as soon
as his eyes became strong enough
he took up correspondence course
in law and studied az nights. After
completing TWO years law course
he took up reading the regular text
books Of the Virginia University law
school This be did under many dis
as so much OF his time,
even al night. was devoted to his
regular work But that strong de-
termination TO succeed was evidenced
by his ncycr-tiring efforts. until
the year 1901 he passed a supreme
Court examination and was admitted
TO practice law I'm the meantime.
Mr. Peyton had married and had a
family and decided to keep on with
his business career. as he had al
this time distinguished himself as an
able representative as travelling
salesman on the road This being
learned by the Williams Co
which is one OF the oldest paint
and yarnish concerns in the cOun-
try. they corresponded with Mr. Pey-
ton and contracted for his services
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01
REPORT OF
GRAND JURY
A Nuisance to be Abated. Per-
sonaI property Assessments
Criticized.
SAYS MUCH PROPERTY ISN'T LISTED

The grand jury late Monday evening
brought in its report TO the corpora
ton court and was discharged.
The report in full is as follows:
To the Hon. Corporation court the
grand Jury makes the following report.
The grand jury now in session has
before II the question of abatement of
nuisance caused by emptying I'M
wholesome and impure water and filth
in the gutter on the North side OF
Charlotte street between Princess Anne
and Sophia streets. And the grand
Jury is fully Of the opinion that the
same is nuisance and menace To the
public health, and should have been
abated long ago, that the city authori-
ties, including the board of health, and
the adjacent property owners causing
such nuisance, have been both negligent
and derelict in their duties.
This grand jury at this time, how
ever, does not bring in any indictments
relative to this nuisance for the sole
reason that the parties so responsible
have agreed to forthwith abate the said
nuisance without the formalitles Of
criminal proceedings.
The grand jury has examined the
books of the treasurer. tax collector
and commissioner of the revenue for
the city and find the licenses all paid
for the current license year, with the
exception Of about three hundred dol
lars, and the parties owing these have
agreed to pay these without further
delay.
The grand jury after going over the
lists of assessments Of the personal
property find that these assessments
are made in loose and careless way.
Very few if any of the property owners
have been legally sworn as Is required
by law, and the grand jury is OF the
opinion that there is considerable per.
sonal property belonging to residents OF
this city which is not listed by the own
ers for taxation.
One of the most striking illustrations
of this is the fact that out of the APP
proximately one and one half millions
of dollars deposited in the three banks
of this city. there appears only one
resident Of this city who gave in Tor
taxation his money deposited IN
bank of date February LIST, 1911.
(Signed) w. J. Ford,
Foreman.
May 18th, 1911.
The grand jury was composed Of the
following:
Messrs. w. j. Ford. w. S. Chesley.
Capt. T. NJ. Larkin, Chester b. Cool
rick. W. II. Richards. Jr., Michael
Wallace. j. Fred Brown, o. NJ. Arm
strong. Maurice Hirsh, Jas. K. Raw
Ings. John T. Brauer and W. h. Peden.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01
Mr.. FRENCH FOR SUPERVISOR

To the Taxpayers of Rock Hill district,
Stafford county:
The office of supervisor is one of the
most Importance in our district, posi-,
ton recurring a man of intelligence and
high integrity. We find in Mr.. Charles
]. French a man eminently qualified
for the service, should Mr.. French con-
sent to the use of his name for this i'm
portant position.
The voters of the district will make
no mistake in electing him.
lI-s1t Stafford Voter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01
RECITAL At THE COLLEGE
Elegant Program BY the Pupils.

A large audience assembled in Col
lege Hall Monday night, the occasion
being a recital by the pupils of the
Musical Department, under the direc-
ton of Prof. f. A. Franklin.
The program was an excellent one
and was we'll rendered.
OF the piano solos. those deserving
special mention are Misses Mary Low
cry, Ellen Somerville and Sallie Carter,
and MIR. Harold Genther. Mr.. Genther,
through patient and perseyering effort,
has acquired a wonderful technique for
one of his age, and gave brilliant
rendition of LISTS "Rigoletto Fan
TASTE.
Mr.. Chas. Saunders made decided
hit with his violin solo. The improve
ment in his playing is very noticeable.
The violin solos by Misses Rita lizard
and Marjorie Franklin were also well
played. The violin is very graceful
and attractive instrument in the hands
of lady.
Vocal solos by Miss Geraldine Baird
and Mr.. Aubin Wooding added variety
to the program. They were accom-
panied by Miss Lucille Hassell
OF the numbers for two pianos, Ros-
sini's "Tancredi Overture, played by
Misses Lowery, Franklin. Carter and
Burruss, and Rats 'Cachoyca Cap
rice, played by Misses Baird and Som
erville, were probably the most pleas
ing
The two vocal pupils taking part in
this recital are pupils of Miss Blount.
Mr.. John lIassell. who played a violin
solo, is pupil of Miss Fulton.
All the others are members of Prof.
+. A. Frankin's class.
The following was the program:
PART |
Cavalry Charge, pianos. hands
Misses Elizabeth Darlington. Elma
Bond. Frances and Anna Harrell.
Witches Dance. piano Miss kath-
leen Perry.
Variations on a Theme by Weigl
violin Miss Marjorie Franklin.
La Scintillata, piano-Miss Ida Bur
russ.
Sunset, vocal Miss Geraldine Baird.
Prelude in Sharp Minor. piano-Miss
Mary Lowery.
Variations on a Theme by Merca-
dante, violin Mr. John Hassell.
Loves Dream (No. -, piano-Miss
Ellen Somervile.
PART II
Tancredi Overture, pianos, 5 hands
Misses Mary Lowery. Marjorie Frank
lin, Sallie Carter and Ida Burruss.
Rigoletto Fantasia. piano Mr.. llar-
old Genther.
lie Pirate. violin Miss Rita lizard.
Cachoyca Caprice. pianos, hands
Misses Geraldine Baird and Ellen
Somerville.
Sixth Air Varie, violin Mr. Chas.
Saunders.
The Two Grenadiers. vocal-Mr. Au- /
bin Woodng.
Polka de la Rhein. piano-Miss Sallie
Carter.
Festival March. pianos. s hands -
Misses Marie Barnes. Mary 7. Wilson, /
Kathleen Perry and Mary Chesley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01
Mr.. R. [. TODD DEAD
Another Confederate Gathered to His
Fathers.

Mr.. Richard l.. Todd died at his
home. near Finchville. Spotsylvania
county, Monday at p. m, after
an illness OF several months, aged
&c years.
The deceased was one OF the
best Confederate soldiers. being a
member OF the 9Th Virginia Cavalry
and served during the entire war
He was man of the highest in
tegrity. a valuable citizen and mem
Der OF wilderness Baptist church
since early childhood.
He is survived by his widow and
three sons. Messrs. J. T., w. d.
and Richard, and one daughter, MISS
Susie Todd; one sister, Mrs. Mary
Jones, OF Orange.
Funeral Wednesday at 3 p. m
from his home. Services conducted
by Rev. r. A. Williams, pastor oil
Fredericksburg Baptist church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01
LEFT BILL UNPAID
Was Caught in Alexandria.

A man registering as r. l..
Bond, Of Roanoke. came TO Hotel
Frederick Thursday, leaving sun
day owing $3.50. Monday Mr. Luz
cas- received a message stating that
man calling himself r. l.. Davis
was caught trying to steal a satchel
at Hotel Rammell. Alexandria. and
had papers and letters address
ed 10 r. l.. Bond.
Mr.. Lucas will go to Alexandria
to appear against him
Chief OF Police j. H. Robinson
was in Alexandria Tuesday morning
and Bond being discharged brought
him TO this city lie gave his name
as r. l.. Duval. lie was placed in
Jail here and will probably be tried
Wednesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01
NAME FOR
SCHOOL BUILDING
Riverside in the Lead, Maury Sec
ond, Washington Third.
CHILDREN VOTE THEIR CHOICE

The pupils Of the white public schools,
at the request of the school board, bal
lotted Monday on their choice in the
way of a name for the public school
building.
There was no restriction on their
choice, although the teachers did sug-
gest names regarded as suitable or
used by other cities.
The high school voted heavily for La
fayette and 80 few votes were cast
there for the other candidates that the
work of some amateur politician might
have been evident.
The primary grades cast the heavy
vote for the father Of his country. the
first grade going solidly for this candi-
date for the honor.
The school board will finally make
the selection, not necessarily choosing
the name getting the majority of votes
of the children.
The following was the result Of the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01
MRS. MARTHA A. LUMSDEh
Dead After Nearly n Century Of Well
Spent Life.

Mrs. Martha Ann Lumsden. widow
Of the late K. NJ. Lumsden. and mother
of Messrs. j. F. and c. l.. Lumsden
both Confederate soldiers. died at the
home of her son, J. F. Lumsden. al
Nine Run, Orange county, Tuesday
aged 80 years.
She was a woman Of exalted Chris
tian character and had been a member
of the Baptist church since early
womanhOod.
Funeral Wednesday evening at
O'Clock from her late home. conducted
by Rev. c. f. Sanders. lnterment il
the family burving ground. Mr.. anc
Mrs. Lumsden lived together probably
longer than any couple in this section
Their married life extended through
period of p years. Her husband dice
one year ago, aged 81 years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01
NURSES GRADUATE FRIDAY MIGHT
Exercises at College Hall.

At the exercises at the College Hall
Friday night at O'Clock for the. grad
uation of Miss Nora J. Perry and Miss
Viola Edith Wooffer, of the Nurses
School of the Mary Washington Hos
pital. Mr.. A. p. Rowe will preside.
The exercises will consist of invocation
by Rev. Jno. X. Jacobs; address by
Judge A. w. Wallace; presentation OF
diplomas to the graduate nurses by DR..
J. N. Barney; presentation Of pins by
DR.. S. l.. Scott; music selections by
the College Orchestra, and solos by
Mrs. Z. G. Ninde, Mrs. J. b. Proctor
and Mr.. Chas. Wright. Rev. R.Aubrey
Williams will pronounce the benediction.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01
LACY-WILLIS

Mrs. A. G.. Willis. Of near Lignum
Culpeper county. has issued cards
announcing the marriage Of her
daughter. Miss Nellie Virginia Will
lis. to DR.. John Churchill Lacy both
o. Culpeper county. The marriage
took place at Lignum Wednesday
May cath.
Both the bride and groom are
cousins OF Messrs NJ G. Willis and
-. p. Willis. OF this city. Thd groom
is a grandson of the late Mai. }.
Horace Lacy, of this city, and both
have many friends here. They will
make their home at Lignum.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01
DETROIT WASHINGTON GAMES

Next Monday and Tuesday De
troit and Washington will play base
BAH in Washington. On Monday the
JIM. Thompson & Co. excursion VIII
leave Richmond for two-days' trip
to Washington. The fare from
Fredericksburg is $50 for round
trip. II you go on this trip you
can see both games. The tram
leaves fredericksburg Monday al
IL a m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01
WORKING ON PUBLIC BUILDING

Mcssrs. f. II. Goodrich. Ford
Walker and NJ l.. Boiling have
gone to Henderson, N. c.. where
they 20 to work on the new post
office there.
Messrs. Goodrich and Walker will
complete the plumbing and Mr.. Boil
ling has the painting contract.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01
ANOTHER LIQUOR CASE

Lewis Morris, colored. was ar
rested Monday by Sergt. J. Conway
Chichester, charged with soliciting
orders for and transmitting intoxi-
eating liquors on Sunday. April %.
Thine case was called Tuesday but
upon motion Of Mr. w. ID. Carter,
attorney for the accused, the case
was postponed until Wednesday, when
it was dismissed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01
DEATH IN CAROLINE

VIM. II. Jordan died at his home near
Brandywine. Caroline county, Monday
aged lightweight years. He was
Confederate soldiers, and is survived
by three children-C Charles Jordan anc
Miss Salie Jordan, Of Caroline, ant
Mrs. Lucy Shote, of Washington. The
funeral service was conducted by Rev
K. E. Velhnes, and burial made in the
family burying ground Tuesday even
ing at 3 o'clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01
TINDtR-BlSC0e
Married in Washington.

Miss Julia Hill Biscoe. daughter
of Hon. j. II. BiscOe. OF Granite
Springs. Spotsylvania county, and
Mr. w. r. finder. of the firm OF
Biscoe & finder, of Mine Run. Or
ange county, went to Washing
ton Monday and telegram was re-
ceived announcing their marriage In
that city at p. m.
After short wedding trip they
will return to Mine Run to reside
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01
TO HEAR DIVORCE CASE

The divorce case OF Knight
VS. knight, which was moved from
Stafford to the Corporation Court
here. will be heard by Judge John
r. GOolrick Wednesday.
Messrs. w. W Butzner and &.
Wallace represent Mrs. Knight and
Mr.. F.. NJ Chichester and Judge
Alvin T Embrey. Mr.. knight
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01
FAREWELL NAVAL BALL

The farewell ball will be given to the
class of 1911 on Friday evening". June
End. at $3.50 O'Clock at the u. 5. Naval
Academy, Annapolis, Md.
We are indebted to Midshipman
Robert Melville Griffin, son Of Com
mander Robert S. Griffin, U. S. Navy,
for an invitation to be present.
Midshipman Griffin is nephew OF
Postmaster j. Nj. Griffin, of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01
HON. W. A. JONES

Hon. w. A. Jones arrived in this city
Tuesday afternoon, delivered the liter
airy address at Fredericksburg College
Tuesday night and returned to Washing
ton Wednesday morning.
During his stay in the city he was a
guest of Prof. S. w. Somerville at his
home on Washington Ave.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-01
ENTERTAINED BY PI KAPPA EPSILON

The ri Kappa Epsilon Society, oil
fredericksburg College entertained
the graduating class and several OF
the visiting girls and boys OF the
college at their rooms on Princess
Anne street Monday night. Games
and dancing we're INDUCED in until
late hour.
The May pole dance and the Vir-
ginia reel were quite popular
The lawn was lit up with beanu-
full Japanese lanterns and every
body had a very enjoyable time
Refreshments we're served on the
lawn by members of the society.