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The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1911-03-16
WILL TEACH JUSTICE.
Rabbi M. M. EichIer.

What will be the influence of the
Jew upon America religiously, ethical
ly, socially? The answer is to be
found in the philosophy of Jewish his
tory. The whole of Jewish history
may be comprised in the brief phrase.
"Martyrdom for freedom or con
science -
That mans religion is the holy of
holes into which no eye except that
of God dare penetrate; is the great les
son that Jewish suffering throughout
the ages teaches. No nation or race
or ethnic or religious group has paid
so dearly as has the Jew for the sa-
cred right to differ in religious faith.
The world hated, despised ana OBJ
pressed the Jew mainly for this rea-
son--he would not yield to numbers.
The mission of Israel has been not
to convert mankind to particular
faith, but to teach men the exalted
ideas OF justice, tolerance and broth
erhood This the Jew taught, not by
precept, but by his own existence.
God sent him among the nations to
become the instrument by which this
lesson should be engraved upon the
minds of men:
Salvation is not the monopoly of
any one faith, and there is more than
one road to heaven. "The righteous
of all nations will have a share in the
world to come" is one of the great
maxims of the Talmud
Does America need lesson in toler-
ance and in religious freedom? These
things are amply provided for in the
constitution and in the statutes of the
nation. But man does not live by
statutes alone. The great ideals of
humanity must become flesh of our
flesh, bone of our bone. We have rid
ourselves of great many tyrannies,
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1911-03-16
1lliIl G4r 1Jrm a9afre

In his betrayal of editorial conf
dence / feel less apologetic than
should, because / am bit resentful
over being thus limited to the most
difficult part of the big question. In
deed after half lifetime spent in liv-
ing with that problm, | am about
ready to say that the influence of the
Jew upon America will not be in the
religious or ethical sphere, but in the
political, economic, educational and
commercial spheres
~. And in none of these departments
Will the influence of the Jew be dis
tinctive-that is, peculiarly Jewish.
The Jew has a wonderfully de-
veloped bump of adaptiveness. Fang
will has rightly called him a human
chameleon-he takes on so quickly
and completely the color of his sur
roundings. His separateness is more
seeming than real 1t exists largely
as an error of mortal mind in those
who wish to exclude him from the
normal life
In the commercial sphere, the OPP
Of
Jew, are not distinguishable from
those of j. P. Morgan, the Episco-
palian In politics, Senator Rayner
is the same type of high-grade pub
lie servant as his fellow, Marylander,
Sec. Bonaparte. AS educators, Profs.
Munsterberg and Jastrow are of a
kind with their brother philosophers,
James and Royce. Though founder of
the ethical cult, Felix Adler prefers
not to be known as a Jew, not be-
cause of disloyalty to the Jew, but
because of his larger loyalty to the
human race.
Wherein, then, lies the Jews dis
tinctive" contribution to American
life? In religion? Would that this
were SO! would gladly claim it,
both for the good of America and for
the honor of the Jew. The Jew GER
tainly has the capacity, but l cannot
discover the desire to exert dis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18
IRRIGATION OF THE
RAPPAHANN0CK VALLEY
(By r. H. Harris }

4 few people OF the 92.OO0.0OO OF
the 4. 5. will stop to think OF the
rainfall OF our country. the necessl-
ty for II and its effects
The District OF Columbia con-
tains seventy square miles of terri
tory or $500 acres. VIII some Of
the Normal teachers please tell how
much water will be needed 10 give
Washington city a good bath2 The
square miles OF land we possess are
about 5000. 900: without the an
nual rainfall there would be no life
on the land; the rainfall is our most
valuable asset All flesh is grass;
grass grows whore abundant mOis-
ture is supplied at the right time
From this town down the river
about 20 miles is practically a ievel
stream Of fresh water for ten hours
OF the twenty-fOur. II takes about
thirteen and one-half tons OF wat
or to water one acre with a heavy
rain. This will soak down about
five inches II the fall is not too fast
and the land is not too hard This
is why crops should be kept stirred
TO get best results. If one acre
back from the water on each side
of the river is irrigated and planted
in corn there would be $500 acres
or $4,000 bushels of corn where
the present average OF corn is not
over 80 bushels. The same land in
potatoes would grow $350.000 worth
even selling them for 80 cents n
bushel
The valley may be made a truck
garden. growing vegetables and max
ing the owners rich and giving the
old town such prosperity as she has
not known. In this series of letters
the writer proposes telling how
this may be done
| Fredericksburg. Va. July Is. 1911.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18
HICKS VS.. S0RRELL
Commissioner Report Rejects Their
Claims.

The long draw out chancery cause
of Hicks V. Sorrell, which has been
pending in Spotsylvania Circuit
Court involving the title TO some
46 acres of mineral land near Nc
Henry belonging 10 John Sorrell, de-
ceased has been reported on by a
report OF Master Commissioner En-
brey. filed in the clerks office, un-
der a decree in said suit. The re-
port is well prepared and cites decis-
ions upon which the same Is based.
Julia Hicks claimed the land under
a gift from Margaret Sorrell for
services rendered, the land having
been sold at a tax sale and a deed
obtained for same by Jas. l.. Powell,
Esq. The commissioner holds Pow
ellis tax deed void and the alleged
gift from Margaret Sorrell to Julia
Hicks also void and that the land
must 90 to the heirs of Margaret Sor
rell
The suit has been hotly contested
Attorney r. Stokeley Coleman rep
resented the plaintiff and Mr.. 5. Pc
ter Powell represented Julia Hicks
and Jas. l.. Powell.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18

To the Voters of Stafford County:
have bee2 connected with the
clerks office OF your county for a
period of AZ years last May II takes
almost a life time to make a good
clerk, 1t 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. 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
/ 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 If influenced by others
he becomes nothing but a creature
|, therefore, yield mine to no one.
The experience l have had for a.
most a half century / think fits
me as no other person to fill the
office to the satisfaction of the
whole people.
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.
C. A. Bryan.
Stafford Va June %.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18
Commissioners Notice

Woodward ct ais VS.. Harrison ct
ais. Pending in the Circuit Court
OF Stafford county, Virginia.
To all plaintiffs and defendants
In said suit and to all members OF
Washington Camp No. "a, Patriotic
Order Sons OF America.
BY decree entered in said cause
on July 18th, 1871, the undersigned
master commissioner OF the Circuit
Court OF Stafford county, Virginia,
was directed, after giving ten days
notice as to all OF the parties, by
publication thereof for ten days
in the Fredericksburg Free Lance,
to ascertain and report to the Court
as follows:
/. Any taxes or leyies due, or
current, on the property in this pro-
ceeding set forth.
.. Whether all necessary persons
are parties to this suit
3. To report on the title TO the
property involved in this proceed
ing. and whether or not the deed oil
trust executed to Lee J. Graves, ,trus-
tee. fully set forth In this record, IS
valid or invalid.
4. To report any and all liens
with their priOrities, on the proper
ty In this proceeding set forth.
5. To report on the legal status
OF the defendant, Washington Camp
No. 54. Patriotic Order Sons OF
America.
6. To whom belongs the prop
erty set out in this proceeding.
Z. To report on the liability, II
any, OF all parties hereto on the one
thousand dollar note set out In this
proceeding.
8. To report any other matter,
or matters. deemed pertinent by the
said commissioner, or that he may
be requested to report upon by any
OF the parties to this suit or their
counsel.
Take notice. that at Stafford
Court House. Virginia. on Wednes-
day, July Goth. 1911. beginning at
10 o'clock a. m, and thence from
day to day by regular adjournment
the undersigned master commission
er will proceed to execute the duties
enjoined upon him by said decree.
Benz. Purvis,
Master Commissioner of the Circuit
Court OF Stafford County, va.
Alvin T. Embrey, +. NJ. Chichester
Attorneys
/ Iliyl5-5t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18
KING GEORGE DEEDS

List Of writings admitted to record
IN the Clerks office Of the Circuit court
of King George county since the May
term. 1911.
Martha A. Wiegel ct yir TO b. II.
Gutridge. land.
Edmonia Gift vir to J. Rufus Jones,
Is acres. $40
B. C. G-ymes ct ux to ID. W. Miflie-
ton, los acres. s..
DIV. Miflleton ct ux to John N. Peed,
trustee for j. J. Grigsby, trust, lO5
acres. S936.
G. A. Mercer ct ux to I. l.. Hunter,
trustee for j. j. Grigsby. trust, $40.
Estate of Joseph a. Pullen to Gar
netta T.. Pullen, widow, 3 acres.
Chas. A. Sorrell, Jr., To NJ. W. Minor.
II acres. 800.
J. II. Carpenter. homestead, real and
personal property.
Mingo Dixon to Sarah Ann Dixon, 70
acres. SO
Sarah Ann Dixon ct vir to A. II.
Johnson. trustee for Annie f.. Johnson,
trust, 70 acres, Sl6l.
Chas. T. Purks ct ux TO &. Mosby
Henderson. l57 acres, $500.
G.. Mosby Henderson to Thos. l.. Hun
ter. trustee for G.. w. Shelton, trust,
l57 acres, 500.
Roy b. johnson ct ais to Horace Spill
man, 80 acres. $3.50
Horace Spilman to c. A. Berry,
trustee for Chas A. Spilman. trust,
80 acres, $lO0.
Horace Spilman to T. l.. Hunter,
trustee for Roy b. Johnson, trust, 80
acres, $3.50
j. K. Mihleton ct ux to T. l.. Hun
ter. trustee for b. G. Grymes, trust,
50 acres, 1904.
Lucien f.. Garner ct ux to w. A.
Rose. trustee for G.. W. Shelton, trust,
30 acres, $50.
Chas. johnson ct ux ct ais to Fred
erick Johnson, p acres, $40.
Chas johnson ct ux 10 George +.
Parker. trustee for Frederick Johnson,
trust, y acres, $75.
F.. l.. Payne ct ux to W. A. Rose,
20 acres, s..
Lucy A. Lee ct ais to Minor Johnson,
3 acres.
W. A. Rose ct ux to +. c. S. Hun
ter, 10 acres, s..
Henry Endsor ct ais TO James New
ton, 9 acres, SIP.
Henry Endsor to VIM. Henry Johnson,
) l-2 acres, $3.50.
Thos. l.. Hunter, sub. trustee, TO
Thaddeus Sorrell, 40 acres, $225.
Julian Reed ct ais to John Reed, 76
acres, 800.
John Reed ct ais 10 David B. Powers,
Jr.. trustee, trust, &c acres. S2lO.
James f.. Rogers ct ais TO Anna
Green, ~ acres. 500.
Alice Purks ct ais to o. w. Clare,
trustee for K. l.. Clare, trust, IL
acres. $40.
f. W. Payne ct ux ct ais to w. A.
Rose. trustee for Co. School Board,
trust. $l.7OO.
Henrietta II. Marmaduke ct ais to j. T..
Minor, trustee for Henry Endsor, trust.
ll5 acres, $50.
Rousby p. Quesenberry ct ais to j..
T. Minor. trustee for Henry Endsor,
trust. 237 acres. 81, 300.
Frederick Johnson ct ais to l.. A.
Ashton, trustee for J. b. Fitzhugh,
trust. % acres, 800.
Wexford Stepney ct ux to l.. A.
Ashton. trustee for J. b. Fitzhugh.
trust, acres, S2S.
Thos. l.. Hunter ct al, special COM
missioner, to c. W. lnscoe, 81 acres,
1900.
Sally Lucas to Benz. c. Grymes, IA
acres, s..
F. w. Payne, Sr., ct TX to G. W.
Inscoe, II acres, $66.
Thomas johnson, will.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18

essary for mans occupancy. Man
has been created according to our
chronology about six thousand years.
and yet the world today is largely
an unoccupicd waste or wildcrn IS.
The people of the United states
could all move into the state OF Tex
as and subsst comfortably AZ the
rate I'm which the world has been
pcOpled in the past how long will the
world have TO stand TO have II pco-
Piled to something like It's capacity?
Does il not seem likely The world
Is nearer its infancy than its
old age
:. Again. when God created this
world lie put in its bowels vast
quantities Of minerals. oils and
gases. such as gold. silver. copper,
iron, coal. lead and other minerals
and for what purpose? ! suppose
for mans use. After six thousand
years these treasures I'm the bowels
OF the earth have only been surface
touched I'm the ratio OF the past
how long will this world have to
stand before these rich treasures are
approximate exhausted?
As ! reason and speculate on these
things it seems to me probable that
the world Is much nearer 10 It's
cradle than its tomb.
3. Once more lf God be the
governor and preserver OF all things.
is it reasonable TO suppos' he would
have permitted the marvellous dis
coveriCs and inventions of the 18th
century. so conducive 10 mans use.
fulncss and comfort TO come 10 light
just a little while before the dcstruc
tion OF all things earthly? These
modern discoveries and inventions.
such as railroads. steam vessels. air
ships. electricity as a motive power
and illuminator, telographs. tele-
phones ocean cables and many other
things so promotiye of the happiness
and wcllbcing of Ills creatures. so
conducive to civilization. the inter
couIsc Of nations and the spread
OF Christianity. would God as "a wise
ruler and governor OF the world have
permitted these things TO have come
TO light just near the end OF all
things and too late to be OF much
practical benefit? cannot so
think. and for this among other rca-
sons I am inclined to believe the,
world is nearer the morning than
the evening OF It's existence.
I. And when | search the Scrip
lures for such light as they give on
this subject. the many prophecies
which remain 10 be fulfilled. such
as the calling of the Geniilcs. the
conversion OF the Jews and the mil
lennial state OF the church. Judging
future progress by the past ] am
confirmed In my impressions as TO
the duration of this worlds existence
BE that as IL may. of one thing
am certain that the world will
practically come to an end so FAR
as we are Individually concerned at
the day OF our death. and II is far
more important that we seek a prep
aration for that solemn event than
il is 10 speculate about. or try to
ascertain when this world will come
10 an end. which will probably BE-
long after we have been called away
% enter on state OF being in an
Oher world which shall have no
end LIT us be wise 10 heed the
divine Injunction. BE Sc also ready
for in such an hour as sc think not
the son OF man cometh"
r. s. Dunaway
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18
TRUCKERS TALK OF TUG LINE

Truckers on Coan river, in Nor
cumberland county are complaining
OF the steamboat service on the Po-
tomac and are considering buying
a tugboat and having their freight
towed in a vessel to Salisbury, Md,
and from that point shipped to New
York
The steamers. it is said. have been
unable TO transport the heavy
freights that have been on wharves
on Coan river, causing loss to them.
This is a famous trucking section
and freights on the river increase
from year to year. The truckers
claim they will have TO abandon
trucking unless something Is done.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18
CONTRACTS AWARDED

Contracts for furnishing supplies
for the postoffice here we're let Fri
day as follows:
Fuel. 40 tons coal, to Clark Wood
and Coal Co.
Ice, Cool Spring Ice Co.
Lights, Rappahannock Electric
Light and Power Co.
Water, to the city OF Fredcricks-
burg.
Miscellaneous supplies,E. C. Ninde
and W. A. Bell q Bro.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18
To the Voters Of Livingston Dis

To the Voters OF Livingston Dis
trict:
At the solicitation OF friends
throughout the district hereby
respectfully announce my candidacy
for the position of Supervisor LOT
Livingston Magisterial District, spot
sylvania county, Va, to be elected
on Nov. 7th, 1911. | am not uh,
mindful of the important and varied
duties of the position, and promise
IL 1t is your pleasure to elect me,
to devote my time and energy ana
the very best OF my ability to
a faithful and efficient discharge OF
the same.
Soliciting your support in the ap-
preaching election, | am, with
desire to serve you,
Yours respectfully,
b. c. Dickinson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18
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 10 faithfully and
Impartiaily discharge the duties Of the
office to the best Of my ability.
Respectfully.
ID +. b. Collins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18

To Austin Lewis and to all per-
sons interested:
At a delinquent tax sale held
before the courthouse OF Caroline
county. in the county OF Caroline
State OF Virginia, on January Atm,
1909. for the non-payment of taxes,
returned delinquent on the herelnal-
ter described property for the year
1907 the undersigned became pur-
chaser OF a certain tract OF land
in Caroline county, Virginia. assess
ed at twenty-five acres, and stand
ing on the land books Of the said
county In the name OF Austin Lewis,
and described as Linden" or adjoin
ing Linden" In the said county but
which, as surveyed by +. B. Travis,
and plotted, which plot was return
ed and confirmed by Circuit Court
OF Caroline county on April 1lth,
1911, contains twenty-six (26) acres
and for which l paid the amount
bid at sale, to-wit. $3.50 and on
which | have paid all subsequent
taxes and ievies ACQUIRING thereon.
You will therefore please take no
tice OF the said sale. and that on
Monday, January 18th, 1912. the
undersigned will request the clerk o
the Circuit Court OF Caroline coun-
ty. Virginia, to execute unto the
undersigned a deed conveying unto
the undersigned the aforesaid and
above described real estate.
]. l.. Fortune.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18

To the Citizens of spotsylyania
County:
Having been urged by many voters
from all parts OF the county rep
resenting both parties. j have decid-
ed to become a candidate for Treas
urer OF Spotsylvania county at the
general election to be held Noyem-
Der z, 1911.
Before I became sheriff OF the
county | was deputy treasurer Tor
many years and am familiar with
the treasurer's duties and under
stand and appreciate his responsiDii
ties.
Should you see proper to bestow
this office upon me. shall appre-
ciate the honor and endeayor 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
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18

an the Clerks Office Of the Circuit
court of the county Of King George
] on the 9th day Of July, 1911. John
Howard, plaintiff, against Felicia How
ard, defendant.
In Chancery.
The object Of this suit is 70 obtain
for the plaintiff from the defendant q
divorce q vinculo matrimonii. And an
affidavit having been made and hied
that the defendant, Felicia Howard. ls
not esident Of the State Of Virginia,
il is ordered that she do appear bere
within Is days after due publication
hereof, and do what may be necessary
10 protect her interest IN this suit
And II Is further ordered that copy
hereof be published once q week for
four successive weeks IN The Free
Lance, a newspaper published 10 the
city Of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and
that copy be posted at the front door
Of the court house Of this county on az
before the next succeeding rule day
from the date hereof.
Teste:
F. c. s. Hunter, CLERK.
=" a eopy-Teste:
lllW4W
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18
TENNEY ALIMONY SETTLED

Final disposition OF the Tenny di-
vorce case was made Friday when
Judge Grinnan. in Richmond. enter
ed an order in the chancery court
allowing Mrs Emma s. Tenny 1925
a month permanent alimony, and
making an allowance of $3.50 to
VIM. L. Royal. Mrs. Tenny's counsel
Several weeks ago Mrs. Tenny was
granted a divorce from Geo. o. Ten
ney, the court reserving decision on
the question OF alimony and coun-
sci fees.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18
HIS BLOOD SAVES BROTHER

Strengthened by the TRANSMISSION
of a large quantity Of blood from his
brothers veins. John Simmons, OF
Chesterfield county, will undergo an
operation without danger of fatal re-
suits.
Eugene Simmons, from whose
veins the blood was taken to save
his brothers life, is getting along
nicely. Doctors are of the opinion
that John Simmons owes his life to
the blood which his brother gave to
him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18
SHOOTS IN COUNCIL CHAMBER

Harry Lee, Commonwealth's attor-
ney for Nottoway county, is alleged
to have shot at c. +. Wilson, bank
or of Crewe. who is chairman OF the
municipal finance committee and
chairman of the Nottoway Republi-
can County Committee, in the cham
Der of tho Town Council at Crewe.
A mutual friend struck Lees arm,
causing the ball to imbed itself In
the wall.
II is said Wilson resented a
statement made to the Council by
Lee and he said he meant to call
Lee a liar and Lee.it is alleged drew
his revolver and fired.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18

To the voters Of Spotsylvsnia county:
hereby announce myself candidate
for election to the position of commits
soner Of the revenue for Berkley 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 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, 1911-07-18
NOTICE
Administrators Sale
On July 26th, 1911,

| will offer for sale at public auction
to the highest bidder, at Hobson, King
George county, all of the personal
property of F.. l.. ashton, deceased,
consisting Of eight good horses and
mules, Is cattle including some mich
cows, and rs good sheep. household and
kitchen furniture, farming implements
and various other articles too numerous
to mention.
Sale will begin at 10 a. m. and con-
tinue until everything is sold. -
Terms: All sums under $40, cash; $lO
or over, six or nine months time at the
option of the purchaser, for which notes
bearing interest with approved securi-
ty will be taken.
L. A. ASHTON,
Administrator,
19;5 Hooes, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18

To the voters of Spotsylvania Co:
At the solicitation of my many
friends, | respectfully announce my
self a candidate for the position OF
treasurer OF Spotsylvania 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.
affllIation, 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, 1911-07-18
MISS OLIVIA BRADFORD
BROUGHT HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. 5. s. Bradford re-
turned home from Virginia Beach
Friday, accompanied by their daugh-
ter. Miss Olivia. and a trained nurse
Miss Olivia. who has been i'll. Is not
improved. Her condition Is very serl
Gus.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18
DR.. PEARSON HAS ONE

DR.. George b. Pearson says
Jim" Berry, of Stafford, is not the
only man of the Fredericksburg Ar
tillery who has a parole in per-
feet state OF preservation which was
given him at Appomattox. DR.. Pear
son has one, which he prizes more
than his bank account. Both were
members OF the same battery.