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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
Draw Backs" Fund.

Tie grand jury was empaneiled by
Judge Holland in the United States
district court on May II, after special
agents OF the department OF justice.
under the direction Of Frank l.. Car
barino, had spent nearly a year in col
letting evidence.
The mass of documentary evidence
thus compiled has been laid before the
Jurors. This evidence was reinforce
by the testimony Of numerous wit
nesses mostly officials OF former in
dependent sugar refneries. and past
and present customs house weighes
and inspectors. who were called for
examination.
While no Official information con
ceruias The report could be obtained.
/, was declared by a person who has
been in close touch with the investl-
cation that the findings OF the grand
Jury IN every way confirm the suspi-
clons Of the government investigators,
and that frauds have been discovered
In The importation Of raw sugar In ref
erence TO both under-weights and
draw backs"
"D-aw-b backs" Is the term used for
Irregularities in sugar imported for eX-
port which Is sold in this country.
Imported sugar is Of higher grade
than domestic, and II was alleged that
sugar Of this quality was imported
free under the declaration Of export
and then sold here. while a cor es
ponding amount of domestic sugar was
exported in its place. The imported su
gar on which duty had been evaded
could thus be sold at advantageous
profit In this country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
Southern Railway.

NJ X. Following schedule figures published %
Information. and are not guaranteed.
Schedule effective May q. 1911.
rraius leave Washington from New Union
Station.
i.soa. m. Daily-Local for Warenton, Danviiie
,nd way stations.
800 a. m Daily-United States Fast naii.
first-elass coaches and drawing-room. slefDing
ears 10 Birmingham a New Orleans- Dining car
service
SlS5 o. IN Week Days-Limited for Harrison
burg Parlor ear 10 fIarrisoaburg.
AIS D. m. Daily - Birmingham Special.
Through coaches and sleeping cars 70 Birming-
fornia Monday. Wednesday. Thursday. Friday
lOp. m. Week Days-Local for RarrisonburV
sni way stations on Manassas Branch.
43i .. m; daily Limited for Warrenton aai
Charlottesville.
ass D. m.-Local for Warrenton.
go p. m. Daily-The Southern's Southeastern
Limited. Through Pullman drawing-room,
Greensboro. Durham. Raleigh. Charlotte.
Columbia, Charleston, Aiken. Augusta, Sayan-
nah and Jacksonville.
1910 D. m. Daily-New York and Chattanooss
Lin ted tyia Lynchburg) = First class eoaeh ana
sleeping cars 10 Roanoke. Knoxville. ChattAnoza
sleeping car 10 New Orleans. Dinsng-cer sersa'e
l0.45 D. m. Daily New York. Atlanta anu r ~
Orleans Lmited- Pullman raIns. eiuD sna ~
I
Ashevie. Atlanta. New Orleans Sleeping chr !"
Charlotte. Dininz-car service. -, arA..-.
l:l0 a. IN. Daily Memphis SpeeiAi. thIo ''ssla
sleeping cars and coaches 70 hoAnyse' ea uo1r-,
Cnattanoova. Nashville and Memphis. "asnink-
Ton sleeping car open 1000 D. N. Danink car
Tbro,,sb trars from the South arrive washing
t,r ~ a M, Gu a NJ, sS3 am lOtD A. ma oAiys
~, =, aol 1920 D. m l2l6 a. N daily hkrrlsoo-
No. ii.ss A "a. 9oek days and s:lo .. N. aaliy.
Ers. Charlottesye. $50 g. m, 30 .. IA. ana fso
M Local from Warrenton arrives e;iO 4 "a.
Trains leave Richmond: l0,46 .. m and l1:tb .
M Daily Express Cor all points south.
ara a. On. Daily Local fer Danyile. Charlotte.
s,O0 y. m. except Sunday. Loeaiior DURHAM
Raleigh. IN
900 o. m. except Sunday. Local for keysvilie.
600 a. m. except Sunday and z;lb p. m Monday.
"wednesday and Friday for West Point
$50 D. m except Sunday. for West Point. con.
nect.ng with York River Line for Baltimore. Mon
Jay. Wednesday and Friday.
Tickets siecping-car reservations, and detailed
INDIGNATION can he had at ticket oflce. 7O6 18th
81 M. W. 900 St N. ~. and New Union
Statiod. Baggage checked through from hotsla
add resi- ienees. Cab service.
n. n. COAPMAN. yice-Pres.& Gen. Man.
s. n. HARDWICk, Pass. Tralhc klgr.
"A. b. CARY. Gen. fasz. AGENT.
T.. s. BRoWS. General Agent.
Washington. ID. &.
8. 4. Burgess. ID Z. A.
Richmond. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
For State Senate.

70 the Voters OF the 18th Senatorial
District.
am "A candidate for the state
Senate from the counties OF Spotsyl-
yania. Stafford, Louisa and the city
OF Fredericksburg. subject to the ac-
ton OF the Democratic primary. II
am nominated and elected my best
efforts will be devoted to the inter
ests OF my district and State.
Respectfully,
X. G. l.. Moncure
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01

To the Voters of Stafford County:
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 a good
clerk. it being the only office in
the gift OF the people of the county
that takes years OF training to
make perfect. II the people get one
they approve of they should retain
him. II 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
l 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 II 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 | think fits
me as no other person to fill the
office to the satisfaction OF the
whole people.
l hope / 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,
G.. A. Bryan.
Stafford. Va, June %.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
FORK UNION MILITARY ACADEMY
FORK UNION. VIRGINIA.

DR.. WILLIAM f. HATCHER, President
A strong preparatory school under
Christian influences. Discipline Of the
highest grade under an Army Officer
detailed by the War Department. Fac
ulty unsurpassed for strength and
equipment. Location noted for health.
Thorough work in the school-room.
Careful attention TO details in military
duty. All phases of athletics for en-
tertainment when work is over. All
this for 1880. For catalogue address
E. S. LYON, Headmaster,
Fork Union, Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
j27ltd
To the Citizens of spotsyIvania

To the Citizens OF Spotsylvania
County:
Having been urged by many voters
from all parts OF the county rep
.resenting both parties, have decid-
ed to become a candidate for Treas
urer of Spotsylvanla county at the
general election to be held Novem-
Der z, 1911.
Before | became sheriff of the
county l was deputy treasurer for
many years and am familiar with
the treasurers duties and under
stand and appreciate his responsible
ties
Should you see proper to bestow
this office upon me, shall appre-
ciate the honor and endeavor to dis
charge its duties to the best inter
ests of all the people, with special
favors to no party, ring or clique,
but with equal rights and justice to
all, / shall strive to continue worthy
of your confidence.
Very sincerely yours.
]. p. TURNKEY,
Sunlight, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
Caroline

To the voters Of Caroline county, Va:
! respectfully announce myself Il
candidate for the Office Of Sheriff sub
jcct 10 the action Of the Democratic
primary on Sept. Z. 1911, and solicit
the support Of my fellow citizens,
if elected to faithfully and
impartially discharge the duties OF the
Office to the best Of my ability.
Respectfully.
I'll +. Il. Collins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
IUTTED TO o AIH Ky RAM
Woman Dragged Herself to Shed
Where She Died

Muskegon, Mich, July %. THAT
Mrs. Antonet;e Zoll. Of Conklin, who
was found dead in a cow shed in the
rear Of her farm house. was not muir
derea, but CAME to her death by be
ing butted by a ram. is the conclusion
practically arrived at by officers inves-
tigating the case.
The ram was found in the fields, his
horns bloody and a large patch oil
blood on the back Of his neck.
The theory is that the ram attacked
Mrs. Zoll rs she ran around the house
in terror and finally knocked her
down. When It left her, it is thought
she managed to drag herself into the
shed, where she died.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
To the voters OF spotsylvanla Co:

To the voters of Spotsylvanla Co;
At the solicitation OF my many
friends. respectfully announce my
self "A candidate for the position OF
treasurer OF Spoisylvania county To
be voted for at the fall election. No
yember 18th, 1911. earnestly ask
the support OF the voters OF
the county. irrespective or 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 ;he
cordial assurance OF support | have
already received. | am.
Respectfully.
NJ H. Dickinson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
raf. Won't Visit Pacific States.

Washington. July 29.-In answer to
an invitation from Governor Hay, OF
Washington. to President Taft to visit
Spokane during his September trip
Secretary Hilles wrote that so far as
could now be seen Mr.. Taft would NOS
get to the Pacific coast states.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
BOLT RESTORES HEARING
Woman, Deaf From Childhood, was
Struck BY Lightning.

woman Ocdl TTOH N'"'o"NNS' "~S
Struck by Lightning.
Wilkes Barre. Pa, July 29.-Sixty-
fve-year-old Mrs James Becker, OF
Canaan. Wayne county, who has been
deaf since she was a child, has had
her hearing restored by being struck
by lightning.
Mrs. Becker was not badly injured
by the bolt of lightning, but she was
knocked down and stunned. IL was
several hours before she recovered
from the shock By that time she was
wonder-struck by the discovery that
she could hear ordinary tones Of con
versation, something she has not been
able to do since she was child.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01

To the Taxpayers OF Aqua District,
Stafford County:
hereby announce myself can
didate for the office of Supervisor.
/ am an advocate for good roads.
II elected | 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, 1911-08-01
FRAUD IS FOUND
Sugar Weighing Probe in
Philadelphia Ends.
MAY START CIVIL SUITS
1t is Said the Government Lost
Hundreds Of Thousands of
Dollars Through Gus
toms Frauds.

Philadelphia, July 29-That the port
of Philadelphia has lost hundreds OF
thousands OF dollars through irregu-
larities in the weighing bureau OF the
local customs will constitute an i'm
portant section OF the report Of the
findings OF the special federal grand
jury which has for the past three
months been investigating the charges
in the collection of duties here.
because of the statute of limitations
all criminal prosecution is barred, but
the government can take measures to
collect the duties that should have
been paid within the past ten or fifteen
years.
While the grand jury made no part
of It's report public on adJourning. for
warding the results of its investigation
directly to the attorney general at
Washington, an official in touch with
the case is responsible for the outline
given above. lie is authority for the
additional statement that the grand
jury found that while criminal prose
cutions could not be brought. because
Of the time limit, civil suits may be in
sututod and the government could re-
cover hundreds OF thousands of dollars
in back duties.
1t is also possible that the grand
jury will recommend a reorganization
OF the weighing department In the
local customs service.
Immediately after the grand jury
had adjourned Henry y. Arnold. an as
sstant attorney general authorized
the following statement.
The special grand jury empaneled
to Investigate sugar imports at this
port has adjourned for an indefinite
period. The jurymen were not dis
charged. however. and may be called
bach At any time. should the occasion
arse. They will no; be discharged un-
al September at the earliest. when
The United States district court will
meet
THE report of the jury's findings will
/ lc submitted TO the attorney general
..ho viii in turn refer il to the secre-
,aly Of the treasury. Whatever part
cd the report is made public must
come in the form Of statement from
Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
Stafford. Va, June 20
To the Voters Of stafford County

To the Voters of Stafford County:
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for office OF commissioner OF
the Revenue for HARDWOOD and Fall
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,
j. w. Spicer.
Berea. Stafford county, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01

To the voters of Spotsylvania county:
| hereby announce myself 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 if 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, 1911-08-01
REDUCED RATES

Southern Railway announces low
round trip excursion tickets for the
following Horse Shows
Orange Horse Show. Orange. Au-
gust End and Ord, 1911.
Albemarle Horse Show. Charlottes
vile, August 9th and 10th, 1911.
Front Royal Horse Show, Front
Royal, August 18th and 10th, 1911.
Warrenton Horse Show. Warren
ton, August 30th and 31st, 1911.
For further information call upon
nearest Southern Railway agent OF
write l.. s. Brown, G. A.. Washing
fOn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01

To The Voters OF Spotsylvania Co:
Fellowcitizens. at the solicitation
OF many friends. hereby announce
myself a candidate for the office OF
Commissioner OF Revenue for Llv-
ingston District. in this county. and
most respectfully solicit your sup
port. Should 1t be your pleasure
TO elect me to this office. shall be
grateful and promise to reward your
confidence by a faithful discharge Of
the duties
Very respectfully.
w G. Hicks
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
CANDIDATES CARDS.
Spotsylvania

To the voters OF Spotsylvania Co:
Fellow-citizens: At the request
OF friends | hereby announce myself
candidate for Commissioner oil
Revenue for CORTLAND District. sub
ject to the Democratic primary to
be held Sept 7. Should 1t be your
pleasure to elect me TO said office,
| hope by a 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, 1911-08-01

To the voters Of Spotsylvania:
hereby announce myself candidate
for reelection to the office Of Commits
sjoner of Revenue for Chancellor dis
trict subject to action Of the Democrat
ic party and promise If elected faith
ful discharge Of the duties of the Office.
Respectfully,
Thomas P. Payne.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
To the Voters of Livingston Dis

10 the NOltTb Vi Livingston D'n
trict:
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. 9Th, 1911. am not un-
mindful of the important and varied
duties Of the position, and promise
IL It is your pleasure to elect me,
to devote my time and energy and
the very best Of my ability to
faithful and efficient discharge OF
the same.
Soliciting your support in the APP
preaching election. am, with a
desire TO serve you,
Yours respectfully,
B. G.. Dickinson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01

To the voters Of Caroline county: ]
hereby announce myself rs candidate
for the House Of Delegates from the
county Of Caroline. subject to the Dem
ocralic primary. ami respectfully soil 1t
your suffrage
Yours especially.
- 5. II. Evans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
Stafford

To the voters OF Stafford County.
hereby announce myself candi
dat for Clerk OF the Circuit Court
OF Stafford county at the election "a
be held November. 1911; if elected
VIII give my personal attention Ia
The duties OF the office and dis
charge them to the best OF my abil-
ity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
Survivors Of Wreck Washed Ashore.

Halifax, N. s., July 29.-All doubt
regarding the fate of the steamer John
Irwin was dispeled when a message
was received from Liscomb, ninety
miles east Of here, saying the steamer
struck a rock and sank of Beaver
Harbor last Tuesday morning Willie
Mcleod, of Halifax. was washed
ashore on a hatch, and is believed to
be the only survivor Of the dozen or
more men in the steamers crew.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
To the Voters Of the 32nd Senator
f.l niafrict.

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-
tical 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,
C.. u. Gravatt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
A CARD

To the Voters of Rappahannock Dis
trict, King George County.
hereby announce myself a candl-
date for supervisor of Rappahannock
district at the election to be held No
vember 7th, 1911. If elected | will dis
charge the duties of the office TO the
best Of my ability.
Yours respectfully,
ml8tf C. r. Hudson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
u,lstf

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,
ri T. A. largest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
To The Voters of Stafford County

To The Voters Of Stafford County:
Subject to the Democratic primary ia
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 to be
held November, 1911, and if elected
will give my personal attention to the
duties Of the office.
jlSltd Thos. Wallace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
Virginia Polytechnic Institute


Degree courses in Agriculture, Horti-
culture, Applied Chemistry, Applied
Geology, Civil. Mining, Mechanical and
Electrical Engineering, Metallnrgy 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 APP
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., 1888. IS. Cost to Virginia students,
1923. S5.
The next session opens WEDNES-
DAY, SEPTEMBER Goth, 1911.
PAUL 3. BARRTNGER, M. d., l.. l.. d.,
President.
Write for catalogue. Sjy3m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
Potomac, Fredericks.
burg and Piedmont
Railroad.

LIVE TABLE No. &c.

Connections at Fredericksburg with r., 4. a r
r. X. and Maryland. Delaware and Virginia Raj:
way Co. At Orange with Southern X X and
Chesapeake 4 Ohio X. r. -.
NOTICE--These tables sho~ the time at which
trains may be expected TO arrive at or depart
from the several stations. tire time Of departure.
arrivals and connections ar not guaranteed. theS
Tbs only line TO the ChaneelIorsyiIle and WILDER
ness Batflenelds. .....
Eastern STANDARD Time. Stations marked F.
DAS '''' N. nAsTHLLER. supsrintsndsnt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
Whit d. 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. II
elected promise a faithful dis
charge Of the duties OF the office.
Respectfully.
c. N. Knight
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
Geo. ". Herring.

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 faithful
discharge Of the duties of the office.
j27ltd W. +. Stevens.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
Heat Kills Turkish plplomat.

Paris, July 29.-The Turkish am
bassador, Noaum Pasha. fell dead al
the Paris club. The death of the am
bassador was due 20 the terrible hea
that prevails here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
To the voters Of Stafford county:

At the request Of many friends
hereby announce myself a 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,
K. Lee Dodd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
liz The Voters Of Caroline.

I announce myself a candidate for
reelection as sheriff of Caroline sub
lect 10 ratification by the Democratic
primary. For 10 years you have hon
ored me with your confidence in elect
ing ne and il has been my constant
effort To administer the 'iiice faithfully
and impartially. Soliciting your sup
port am Yours respectfully,
il3l2m I. Il. Gill.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
10000 Motor Licenses In Pennsylvania

0,000 Motor LIcenses Tn PenhsyIVdHId
Harrisburg, Pa. July 29.-The auto
mobile division Of the state highway
department issued license tag No. 49,
900, making the number issued TINS
year more than 5000 In excess OF 1870
which had held the record. Dr. NJ. j.
Collins, of Myerstown, received the
tag.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01

To the Voters Of King George Co:
| hereby announce myself candl
date for re election to the office OF com
missioner Of revenue subject 10 the ac
ton Of the Democratic primary. and u
elected will discharge the duties of the
office a. faithfully a. have done ~
the past.
Respectfully.
til l.. A. Ashton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01

To The Voters Of Caroline County.
hereby announce myself candidate
Tor the office of sheriff of Caroline
county. subject to the Democratic pr.
mary. and pledge my best efforts II
elected t. discharge the duties Of the
office. Respectfully,
Jljllm NJ. J.. Taylor
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-01
To The Voters Of Berkeley Township,
SDotsylyania Co:

Spotsylvania Co:
At the solicitation Of many voters Of
Berkeley township | hereby announce
my candidacy for the Office of super
visor of Berkeley township. If it 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.
Respectfully,
l.. w. Hall.
I'd Thornsburg, Va.