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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
Notes From Jackets Mill.
Tackeits Mill. N. April I

Jackets MIL, Va, Aprll =.
Miss Blanche Combs and her brother.
Leslie, were visitors at the home of
Mr.. w. ID. Reamy. treasurer Of Stat
ford Co., Su day.
Mr.. William X. Hefiin still continues
i'll.
Mrs. Phoenie Arlington. OF Washing
ton. spent the weekend with her
parents, MIR. and Mrs. w. H. Helm.
Mrs. Joseph Davis and son, STAINS
berry, spent Sunday with the former :
sister, Mrs. John Stephens, Of Bristers-
burg.
Mrs. Earl Compton spent the week
end with friends and relatives near
Jackets Mill.
The farmers Of this vicinity are we'll
up with their work. Mr. S. J. Combs
was among the first to finish blowing.
The organization Of Rock Hill Nj. f..
church was postponed until next Sun
day on account of the absence of Super
intendent Yost Meetze.
Miss Mary Jones, Of Fredericksburg,
and Mr.. Morris Reamy, of Stafford,
were visitors at the home Of Mr.. John
Stephens Sunday. b. r..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06

Roscyille. Va, April lth, 1911.
Mrs. VIM. Curtis left this morning
for Washington, called there by the i'll
ness Of her son. Richard. He is in Proyi-
dence Hospital. and has been operated
on for appendicitis.
We are glad TO hear that Mrs X. NJ.
Jones is cUnvalescent. She Was attended
by DR.. +. Nj. Snead.
The ladies' are very busy attending
poultry and gardening.
Mrs. II. Y. Meetze is very successful
With young chickens. She has l15 Of
frying size. also 2 incutators about TO
hatch. She has many ducks and turkeys
to raise
The community eXtents much sym
patty TO Mrs. w. r. Jones over the ssd
death of her brother. Mr. Broken
brough Lampkin. Of California.
Mr.. Walter NJ. Jones will locate in
Fredericksburg instead Of going to the
far West
Mr.. Arthur Briggs is kept busy on
the phone line He is a hustler.
A lovely wedding was that Of Mr..
Garland +. Jones, formerly Of Stafford,
and Miss Phillips, which was solemnized
in the Congregational church at Bakers
field, Cal, in February.
Miss Olive Curtis arrived home today
after a pleasant visit to her sister, Mrs.
Mary james, in Washington.
Occasional.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
Death of a Child-Other Items from
Locust Grove.
Locust Grove. Va. April T..

Locust Grove, Va, April !.
Mr.. and Mrs H. A. Garner visit
cd relatives here recently.
Miss Mary j Almond, who has
been visiting relatives AT this place,
has returned to Washington.
Mr.. J. ". Dulin was a Fredericks-
burg visitor Thursday.
Mr.. Eliphelet Johnson has return
cd TO his home in Rockingham Co.
after a pleasant visit with relatives
here
Russell Ran school, taught by
Miss Leila Row. closed last week.
Miss Stella finder. who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Julian John
son. Of Orange. returned home Sat
urday
Mrs. Lucy J. Almond and Mr.. Ed
gar Cox visited Orange a few days
ago.
The infant child of Mr. aud Mrs.
C. w. Lee died Thursday night OF
whooping cough and pneumonia. In
terment In the family burying
ground AT the home. PR.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
SP0TSYLVANIA
Union S. S. Organized at Marye-Mar'
rage and Personals.

Marye, Va, April A.
After a lapse OF one year the
Union Sunday School was reorganiz-
ed here on Sunday with a full at
tendance. The following officers
were elected:
Superintendent, Mr. J. S. Haynes;
Secretary, Mr.. r.. w. Hockaday;
Treasurer. Mr.. II. d. Durrette.
The meetings will open each Sun
day at $3.50 p. IN.
On Saturday, April /, Rev. J. S.
Ryland united in holy wedlock Mr..
Robert Bentley and Miss Maude Wat
son. OF Blanton, late Of Tennessee.
Mrs. Charlie Thompson and three
children, of Oregon, who stopped oy-
er in Tennessee to visit relatives
Joined her husband at his father s
last Thursday.
Mr.. ]. w. Smith and family, OF
Partlow, spent Sunday with Hon. {.
r. Coleman and family.
Mrs. Mamie B. Coleman has re-
turned from a fortnight's visit to
her sister. Mrs. Edna Coleman. OF
fredericksburg. and her son, At
torney T. s. Coleman, at Spotsylvan-
Ia G. II.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
ANOTHER INDICTMENT
AGAINST RIxEY

Another indictment against c. Jones
Rixey, president of the defunct Virginia
Safe Deposit and Trust Corporation,
who is cited to appear in court Monday
next to answer to eight indictments for
alleged Irregularities in the conduct of
that concern, was found by special
grand jury in the corporation court
Monday. 1t charges Rixey with making
a false entry, crediting the account OF
Eppa Rixey, his brother, with the sum
of 1922. GA.
After a consultation Of physicians
held In Washington Friday the accused
banker was removed Saturday 70 Johns
Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, where it
may be necessary to perform an opera
fion for brain trouble. II is declared
that Rixey has become physical
wreck and that 1t may be nany months
before he can be produced IN court.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
MAYOR MAH00L DEFEATED
IN BALTIMORE

The Democratic organization swept
Baltimore in the primary election Tues
day and succeeded in nominating James
H. Preston for Mayor by plurality of
9,239 over Mayor J. Barry Mahool.
John Hubert. the organization s
choice for President of the Second
Branch City Council, was nominated by
a plurality of 4,372. He received 49,
1886 votes, while George N. Numsen re-
ceived 1854 and George Stewart
Brown Hop.
The closest and most interesting fight
was for the Comptrollership and in this
too, the organization won. Its choice,
Mr.. James F. Thrift, defeated Presi-
dent w. w. Cherry, Of the First
Branch City Council. by a majority Of
l,742.
While the organization leaders ex-
pected the victory, they did not antici-
pate that it would be so decisive.
Mr.. Preston led his ticket in a major
ity of the precincts in the city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
VIRGINIA MEMS

Irving Lumpkin and Miss Ethel Self,
both of Caroline county, were married
in Washington Tuesday.
Prof. r. d. Johnson, principal OF
the Beuehayen High School, is dead
and Dr. Sydney Kellam. physician,
of the same place, is seriously intur-
ed as the result of an automobile
accident near Pungoteague at noon
Saturday. They were speeding when
the wheels struck a rut. The ma
chine turned turtle. crushing both
men.
Carter Wesley Branch, fity-two years
old. prominent in financial, club and
social circles of Richmond, died Mon
day, Of pneumonia. He was never
married. He leaves one brother, one
half-brother, John p. Branch, one half
sister and two sisters. Mr.. Branch
was the son of w. T. Branch, Of Ches-
terfeld county, and Anne Wheelwright
Branch. His mother was a native OF
Westmoreland county. Mr.. Branch
established the firm of c. w. Branch q
Co., which was succeeded by the pre-
sent firm of Branch, Cabell & Co.,
bankers and brokers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
NOTICE

OF administration Of estate Of I. Il.
Rollins. Having duly qualified as ad-
ministrators 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, 1911-04-06
STAFFORD
Notes and Personals from Berea.

Berea. Va. April 3.
4. Hageman ana family have been
spending the past week with friends
III the BANKS neignDornoOd.
while hauling lumber Few days
.abo, Wine rattOn had the misfor-
uune 10 be struck IN the lace with
III, binding pole. <esulting in some
severe bruises.
Miss Edith Hagcman and Mr..
samuel burgess were yisitora IN
FRED, ricksburg Friday.
Mr.. SANFORD Helm and son lie
roy. spent Saturday with Mrs. Car
ter Limerick.
Mr. Joseph Monroe arrived Satur-
day from Washington for Wis
IL with his parents.
Mr. Harry Gasson. Of Washing
ton. spent sunday with his wife and
children here
There were services at Berea Bap-
lis, church sunday morning. April
-. conducted by Rev. Mr.. Hall. of
New York The sermon was inter
tailHE anu wei NfilN'ihh W on 80
tcntive congregation. Mr.. Hall Will
continue the meetings through
out the coming week. alternating at
Enon schoolhouse and Berea church.
The first service was held at Berea
on Friday, night last
Mr.. W. Il. Bullock was a visitor
at Mr.. j. p. Simpsons Sunday
Borca public school will hold
their closing exercises Tuesday
night. April II. after a term OF siA
and One-half months.
Miss Mozcle Simpson WAS the
guest OF her cousin. Miss Myrtle
Bullock. Sunday
Mrs Sally Bullock returned Sat
urday TO the home of her daugh-
ter. Mrs. II. D. Coakley. after hay
ing an enjoyable visit with relatives
near here
Mrs John Beale and daughter
ore spending sometime with friends
In Washington.
Al IL
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
MAKING NEW SOIL.

Experiments are about to be made
in North Carolina to further deter
mine the value Of blasting for sub
soiling. Those already made demon
strated the fact that by placing the
dynamite cartridges twenty feet
apart the entire cost per acre, in
GLIDING labor and everything else,
was about $l2. Referring to expe-
riments made at Spartanburg, S. c.,
the secretary of the Chamber of
Commerce of that town is authority
for the statement that the land sub
soiled in this way produced SO l-3
per cent greater yield of corn than
it had done before.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
FRANCE WANTS RECIPROCITY
Raises Most Favored Nation Cry In
Dro.o.nd canadian Traafv

Raises Most Favored Nation Cry In
Proposed Canadian Treaty.
Paris, April Sat meeting OF the
Joint commission on customs Of the
senate and chamber of deputies, Dep
uty Plichon reported that during a
study of the American-Canadian reel
procity agreement he had found that
the United States gave TO Canada ad-
vantages not accorded to France on
variety Of articles.
The commission instructed their
president to call the attention Of the
cabinet to this discrimination under
the Interpretation Of the favored ma
ton clause Of the Franco'American
treaty.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
BIG INC REASE IN
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

The report of George w. Koiner,
commissioner of agriculture, shows
that in 1903 with 4,030, 300 acres under
cultivation the state produced Sl29, 0OO,-
600 of values, while in 1910 with only
g $50. 900 acres in cultivation the produc-
ton was $236, 0OO,0 600. These figures
show an increase of $lO7, 900, 900, which
was better farming. The $50, 900 acres
of land uncultivated is doubtless grow
ing up in timber, which also adds to its
valup
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
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.
bushel on cob $500
/ bushel shelled 200
Shelled corn ia fully equal in quality
to that on the ear and tip, butt and ir-
regular kernels removed in order TO in
sure accurate dropping.
50 per cent termination guaranteed.
c. u. Gravatt,
j2ltf Port Royal, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
TO LIMIT SALOONS
Lynchburg Judge Indicates Number
That Will BE Licensed.

In corporation court OF Lynchburg
the right of court to limit the number
of saloons to be granted licenses was
discussed. The Impression seems to
prevail that the court would not bave
the right to say just how many saloons
would be licensed, but that the court
might limit them when it comes to de-
Gliding whether the locations are APP
propriate or not.
Judge Christian indicated his purpose
To allow two or three on the east side
of Ninth street, a similar number on
the west side of Twelfth street, and the
remainder on Main street Inc saloons
will he 20 or less.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
TYLER GETS GOOD PLACE

H. NJ. Tyler, secretary to Congress-
man John Lamb, has been made clerk
to the Committee on Agriculture, and
has moved with Capt. Lamb to the
sumptuously appointed rooms of the
committee in the House Office building.
Mr.. Tyler is a brother Of Ex-Gov. j.
Hoge Tyler. He has also been long as
ISOLATED with Capt. Lamb. He win
also retain his present position with
Capt. Lamb as secretary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
Scenes at House Opening.

Tie ceremonies OF the house held
an unusual interest. New hands were
at the wheel, while the helmsmen OF
former days were about to engage In
the pastime of rocking the boat. The
transition from a month ago was COM
plete
New faces were everywhere to be
seen. Democrats not only filled the
side of the chamber allotted to them,
but poured over into the erstwhile sa-
cred precincts of the Republicans
Everybody appeared to be in the
best of humor. The Democrats wore
smiles that would not come OF, while
the Republican minority also smiled
a grim kind which meant that they
were going 10 try to even up for the
troubles the Democrats gave in days
of Republican supremacy.
The program. always an interesting
spectacle, was followed with uncom-
mon keenness. 1t included the calling
of the house TO order by Major Nc
Dowell. veteran Republican clerk, who
is soon to be replaced; calling Of the
roll, election of the speaker, his
speech of acceptance. swearing in OF
the members by state delegations and
drawing for seats.
There are always a few privileged
members who are allowed to choose
their seats in advance Of the draw
ing. They include usually the Oldest
member of the house, in point Of ser
vice, General Bingham. Of Pennsylya-
mia, the minority leader, and one or
two others as the house leaders may
designate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
LANCASTER MAN APPOINTED

Claude A. Didlake, of Merry Point,
Lancaster county, has been appointed
license clerk in the Office of Col. b. U.
James. secretary of the Commonwealth.
He succeeds Mr.. Hayes who has
been promoted to chief clerk TO fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation OF ).
G.. Hawkins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
A CARD

To the voters of Potomac District
King George county:
Having been brought out by the
people. | announce myself a candi-
date for Supervisor OF Potomac DIS
trict. subject to the primary on Sep
TENDER 7th. 1911, and promise 10
faithfully perform the duties Of the
office II elected.
Very respectfully,
Geo. 9. Grymes.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
TO HEAR MAYORS CASE
Governor Appoints Judge Mullen to
Sit at Roanoke Trial.

Following the report of the grand
jury in Roanoke, in which Mayor
Cutchin is asked to show cause why
he should not be removed from Of
flee for malfeasance and collision
with persons of i'll repute, Governor
Mann has appointed Judge James
NJ. Mullen, of Petersburg, to sit at
the April term of Roanoke court to
hear the case.
Petitions to Mayor Cutchin asking
him to resign pending investigation
were circulated and signed by many
citiZens
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
PREMIUM SEED CORN.

have for sale seed corn Of the Col
lier variety which took the first pre-
MUM at the Fredericksburg fair and
second at the Richmond fair last fall.
Price 81 per bushel delivered in Fred
ericksburg, or at my farm on Plank
Road four miles from Fredericksburg.
Address J. c. Powell, r. F. d. No. ],
Fredericksburg, Va.
nnI1n1n
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
A CARD

To the voters Of Rappahannock Mag
isterial District in King George county.
respectfully announce myself can
didate for the office of Supervisor in
Rappahannock District. subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary, and
respectfully solicit the support Of the
voters of that district, with the assur-
ance that if elected shall conduct the
office in the best interest Of the people
of the county.
Very respectfully.
I'd T. A. largest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
AT BOWLING GREEN

will offer for sale in the public lot
at Bowling Green Monday, April 10th,
court day., about one O'Clock, one
large black mare, years old, sound
and good worker; one $50 ID. Haw-
thorne cream separator right from the
factory; one Canopy surry top, brand
new: one reversible 4-seat trap, one
Majestic washing machine, one 10 dozen
capacity Old Trusty incubator. All of
the above are In good order and sold
only for want of use. Sale positive if
any reasonable bid is made.
ap4-3t c. K. Dickinson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
HARTFORD GOES DEMOCRATIC

AS a result of Tuesdays election the
city government of Hartford, Conn.,,
will be Democratic for the first time in
about 20 years. -,
On joint ballot the Common Council
stands "a Democrats to Is Republicans.
The present Mayors Democrat and
has a year TO serve.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
RESIDENCE For SALE

Desirable home on Lee avenue. beau
tiful locetion, new up-to-date building,
seven rooms, two halls, four closets,
gas in each room, hot and cold water
fixtures, 40 10 fl. front, nice front and
back yard, two outbuildings. Posses
sion given April 10th. Apply to
S. G. Coghill,
mr2S-2w Fredericksburg, va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
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CARD.

To the voters of Potomac Magisterial
District in King George county:
! respectfully announce myself a can
didate for the Office Of supervisor IN
Potomac District, and respectfully
solicit your votes. with the assurance
that il elected will faithfully dis
charge the duties of the office TO the
best interest of the county.
Very respectfully.
Fielding A. Berry.
-. Dnlfk
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
FOR RENT

At Toluca, Stafford county, Va,
one large store and warehouses and
farm and dwelling house and all
necessary outbuildings and good
well 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, 1911-04-06
TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE
COUNTY.

Having announced myself a candi-
date for the office Of sheriff, subject to
the action of the Democratic primary,
respectfully solicit your suffrage anc
pledge myself, if elected. to conduct
the Office to the best of my ability.
Very respectfully,
ID Roger w. Boggs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
ENGLAND Also Wants to Know.

London, April Sir Edward Grey
indicated IN the house of commons
that the British government contem'
plates asking the United States to ac-
cord Great Britain the reduced duties
granted to Canada under the Ameri'
can. Canadian reciprocity agreement
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06

To the voters of Caroline county:
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the House of Delegates from thC
county of Caroline and respectfully
soil it your suffrage.
Yours especially,
tf 5. II. Evans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
CONTRACT FOR ORANGE

A Charlottesville company has been
awarded the contract to build the new
High School building ut Orange, when
is to cost $4,000. 1t is to start work
within the next three weeks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

Mas. wIEsLows SOOTHING SYRuP mas s., Dee ~
,srd Tor over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS o.
tfoTIIFRs for their CHILDREN WHlLk
,..liTHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. a.
DOTHFS the CHILD, SOFTRNS the GUMS
.LLAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND CoLiS, ana
e.. lie best remedy for DIARRHd:A. 1t Is ABB
eoir,civ harmless, BE sure and ask Tor MIS-.
;yinslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no othef
Lind. twenty-five cents bottle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE
AND STAFFORD

hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the House Of Dele
gates from the counties OF Stafford
and King George, subject to the
Democratic primary on Sept. 9Th,
1911. Soliciting your suffrage,
am
Yours respectfully,
II. Taacker Berry
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE

| hereby announce myself a can
didate for sheriff subject to the
Democratic primary on Sept. Z, 1911
Soliciting your votes, | am
Yours respectfully,
G. w. Purks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06

FARM WANTED.

want to purchase Virginia farm.
Write full description, naming lowest
price and best terms. Price must be
reasonable. Address Wisconsin, care Of
The Free Lance. m7lwlOw
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
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.
II fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
A CARD
For Supervisor Aqua District. 81

For Supervisor Aqua District. stat
ford.
Having been requested by my
friends, | hereby announce myself a
candidate for Supervisor in Aquia
District Should be elected
promise a satisfactory disposal OF
the duties of same, considering the
county's interest as my own.
Respectfully yours,
Norman Raines.
laD4-Im
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
HORSE CLIPPING.

Horses and dogs clipped on short
notice. Prices reasonable. Apply or
phone. DR.. P. II. Hudgins, Embrey
Building. m2Ss2w-mSVlzw
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT
April LIST, 1911.

Light showers afternoon of the 25th,
thunder storm with considerable hail q
D. m. on 9th, mild thunderstorm on
18th, p. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
CANDIDATES CARDS
TO THE VOTERS OF STAFFORD
AND KING GEORGE

AND KING GEORGE
| hereby announce myself can
didate for the House OF Delegates
from the counties of Stafford and
King George subject to the action OF
the Democratic primary on Septem-
Der 18th. 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,
George Ogle TaylOe
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
CONGRESS- MEETS
Clark Promises Tariff Re-
vision For Democrats.
MANY NEW FACES IN HOUSE
Reciprocity Occasion For the Extra
Session, But PretentiOus POliu-
cal Program is Outlined
For Democrats.
MANY NEW FACES IN HOUSE

Washington. April 5.-Called in ex-
ira session by President Taft to con
slider Canadian reciprocity, which had
failed in the last session because OF a
senate filibuster. the Sixty-second con-
gress assembled Tuesday at noon
Champ Clark, who received an oya-
ton. was elected speaker OF the house,
polling 2l7 votes to lSl for James r.
Mann, OF Illinois: 10 for Henry a.
Cooper. OF Wisconsin. and one for
George w. Norris, Of Nebraska. all
Republicans.
The votes for Cooper were cast by
insurgent Republicans and indicates
thai they intend to maintain a sepa-
rate working organization.
The day marked the opening OF the
trial Of the Democratic party TO de
monstrate its worthiness to receive
the wider confidence" of the voters
Of the country. Asking his colleagues
to keep that fact uppermost in their
minds during the present session OF
congress. Clarp, in his speech accept
Ing the speakership OF the house, out
lined the measures through which the
Democratic party hopes TO continue TO
enjoythe faith of the people.
Intelligent revision Of the tariff
election OF United States senators by
popular vote. changes in the house
rules TO permit proper consideration
OF public measures, economy in hand
ling the purse strings OF the country
the publication of campaign contribu'
tons. and the early admission of New
Mexico and Arizona TO statehood, were
some of the things which Speaker
Clark emphasized in the Democratic
program as measures which would be
undertaken by the majority party IN
the house.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-04-06
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums Of $500 and upwards, real
estate security. Apply to Chichester q
Chichester. ATTORNEYS. Is ~