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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04

The City Mission met Wednesday at
D. m. in St. Georges Parish House.
Ten members we're present.
Routine business was attended to and
calls from districts heard. Five districts
applied for funds in special cases and
one for clothing.
The president reported pass donated
by the R., F. & p. r. r. to Richmond
for a patient to whom special surgical
treatment was TO be given by doctor
there.
A written report furnished by the
treasurer in her absence from sickness
was read and disbursements amounting
to fifteen dollars made.
The treasurer inclosed a note from
Mr.. Henry Warden donating check
for Sl41. IS for use among the poor.
This was received with many express
sions of gratitude from the ladies and
il was moved and seconded that the
secretary be instructed to write Mr.:
Warden a note Of thanks to be signed
bv the officers Of the mission, and also
that the minutes of the meeting be
published.
There was much general discussion OF
the needs Of the special cases reported
and each case was aided according 70
majority vote. -
The meeting adjourned to Feb. Is.
Z. c. Mander,
Secretary City Mission.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
Mr.. DlGGES WRITES AGAIN
His Fourth and Last Letter to Presi-
dent Taft.

Bolen Creme, Va, Feb. 2nd. 1911.
Mr.. President.
Deer Bill: | writ u abowt a munth
ago abowt sendin me the postofiis, this
is mi fourth letter, an / rite to say thet
awl Nv them rusters is still Groin fur
u and Capen Smith and 2 pullets singin
The popperlashun NV this town is cum
posed Nv Sassiety, Commun peepul and
niggers; thar's a guide menny marrit
peepul and gals hoo belong to Sassiety
and but wun yung man, Hoo is gettin q
little ole, the rest is commun peepul
Except me hoo is sumwhat uncommun
as a tacks kollecter.
Thar is in this town 20 widders, 5
grass widders, 25 ole mades, 4 lawyers,
4 doctors, l Ia dentists. CThe Teller
hoo is the quarter stays hear wun weak
in a munth), 6 preachers, churches
and diffrunt kinds nv religiun. about
10 stoes, a gals schulz. 2 carriage shops
and blacksmiths, Nv boom ar white;
thar wuz sum tork Nv by schulz, but
every body wontid it in thar en- Nv the
town so nuthin cum Nv it. Then sum-
body cawled a meetin to start way NV
gettin to the stashun uther than the
lame and bone mill horse line that car
ries the males. Sum wantid an cleo
trio car line, sum an ortomobeel line
and uthers a rale road or M stashun
on the rale road. Sum hot are was ex-
pendid, but nuthin wuZ dun.
When wuz taken around petishun
fur me to get the Post Offs sum wuz
fur the wilder Nv the late p. NJ, sum
wuz fur me and sum fur anuther Teller,
uthers sed thay wornt takin emmy sides,
wun man sed | wuz too ole, anuther
that | wuz too def, uthers sed me
mowth leaked and that drank ticker,
chawd terbacker and cussed occasinaly
Wun man sed that he could get so mer
TO sine a petishun to hang me before
mite and he wanted another man. Sc
u see thay won't be unanermus about
emmy thing. | have stopt the Ticker
which | only tux when | felt badly OF
wanted to feel guide, but still chaw and
cuss occasionally.
Treasurer Capen Smith thinks / had
better kollect tackses, edukate FOUL
and visit mi trends in the COUNTY and
git fresh are and good eats. Mebby
viii talk his advice.
Me so fut is gettin better and the
actin Post Master is still actin fust rate.
So good bye Deer Bill Ill 1912, when i
am still alive and kickin vii rite yol
agin and Civ U sum advice how to b'
elected agin. 81.
Meme while me and the Ruseters viii
kepe on Groin for U.
Your Friend,
w. c. Digges.
Ex-Confederit, EXP. NJ, Exec. Chair
man and X. !. n. {. Publican and Re
publican.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
FREDERICKSBURG WOMEN
Incidents Showing Their Bravery Dur
ing Civil War.
Sparta, Va. Feb. /.
To The Free Lance:

oFNt 49, fNff ~ -
To The Free Lance:
| recently came across an old
scrap book compiled by a member
of my fathers family during and
some time after the war. There
were many incidents of that fearful
struggle cut from current newspa-
pers.
AT this distance from the strife
there are some things that We can
not altogether approve. but they
give us an insight into the intensity
OF the feeling existing at that time.
But while we may not synpathlZe
with all that was said and done in
those days that tried mems souls,
We should be unworthy OF the spien
did men and women OF the South II
we did not admire the courageous
and heroic spirit which distin-
guished the men and women OF that
day.
Among the clippings from the pa
pers is one relating to the I'M
daunted spirit Of the women OF
Fredericksburg. With such moth
ers as here described 1t is no won
der that this fine old town has such
high spirited. patriotic, intelligent
women as those who now grace her
homes and give tone to her social,
civic and religious life. Long may
they flourish, the worthy daugh-
tiers Of noble mothersl
The clipping referred to Is as
follows:
The Yankee generals were
almost thunderstruck at finding so
many persons through a she'll
ing lasting twelve hours ana
carried on without intermission- with
l143 guns. General Sturgis told
lady that the women OF Fred
ericksburg ought to be hand
ed down to the latest posterity as
model heroines. He said to the
same lady. Madam, It is too dan
gerous for you TO remain longer
Gen. Lee will shell the town; go
over to the other side, | will assure
you protection and return wheh-
ever YOU choose to come back
The lady's reply was quite sig
nificant No. sir, said she, !
have no more business across that
river than a Yankee has in HeaV-
/ en-. shall stay and take the pest
care can of my property. lie
then asked IL she had husband III
the Southern army. NO. SIT,
have a son; but II my husband does
not now enlist and avenge the van,
dalism committed on my town ana
Its people | shall get divorce
Said sturgis. 4 admire your pluck
madam. and from this time forward
as long aseI remain. you shall be
protected. .,o.r,
In another instance gentleman
had been arrested and was Oe,ns
carried before an officer wnen mn
daughter. one of the most Deautiiu'
and accomplished girls In the Guy,
seized an old sword lying near ano
following the guard. who was con-
Quoting her father and who was
abusine him. babe him desist, threat
lening him with instant death II ne
shouId harm her father, accom-
panied him to the presence OF ths
officer, when both were released. =
Yankee officer who witnessed tnl'
acene said he would rather figh'
the hest regiment In the South thar
to encounter the women OF FREEZER
icksburg. -,
have some curiosity to know
who these two brave women were
But let us rejoice that we 1--we ~
times of peace and not strife ano
bloodshed. ~ D.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
DR.. GREEN CHOSEN BISHOP
Professor at theological Seminary to
Succeed Rt. Rev. A. s. Lloyd.

At a special council of the Epis-
copal diocese of Virginia, held at
Richmond Wednesday. the resigna-
ton Of Ri. Rev. A. s. Lloyd, ID. D.,
president Of the general mis-
sion board of the church, as bishop
coadjutor. was accepted, and Rev.
Bergman Green, ID. D., professor In
the Virginia Theological Seminary,
near Alexandria, was elected on the
first ballot to fill the vacancy in his
place.
Blshop-elect Green is native OF
Charlotte county, Va, and is about
As years of age. He has accepted
the election.
The following were also put In
nomination:
Rev. VIM. d. Smith, d. d., of
Winchester; Rev. w. NJ. Clarke. d.
d., Richmond; Rev. Joseph b. Dunn
Lynchburg; Rev. Corbin Braxton
Bryan, Petersburg, and Rev. RoDt'
S. Copeland, Baltimore.
or the So clerical votes DR.. Green
received AZ, and OF the 81 lay votes
he had Al.
The remaining 81 ballots were
scattered among the five other can
didates.
Following the announcement OF
the result, DR.. Smith moved 2that
the election be declared unanimous
which was done.
The salary of Bishop Coadjutor
Bergman Green has been liked al
$4,000 per annum.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
THE SENATORIAL CONTEST
"a. B." Gives His Views on This
Interesting Subject.
sparta. Va, Feb. 1.

Sparta, Va, Feb. 1.
To The Free Lance:
Il will be easy to understand that
our people feel more than usual In
terest in the coming contest for
the nomination for the United
States Senate, since Mr.. Jones has
been for so long our representa-
tive In Congress.
Mr.. Jones is very popular in our
county and know no man who
could supplant him among our peo-
pie for the position he now holds.
And there will be many who Will
take great pleasure in voting for
him for the Senate, but Senator Mar
tin is deeply intrenched in the
confidence OF our people and
through the Democratic organization
has such a hold on those persons
who take an active part In politics
that think he will have no diff
Guilty in carrying the county by a
substantial majority.
As to Mr.. Glass and Mr.. Swanson
the former will not keep in sight OF
the latter. Mr.. Glass Is not known
among our folks and Mr. Swanson
is about the most popular man In
the State among them.
Personally, greatly prefer Jones
and Glass to Martin and Swanson.
They are, in my opinion, men OF
far larger mold, more patriotic and
OF a higher personal character. But
most people don't care anything
about these matters and the pres
ent Senators are shrewd politicians
and energetic, active officers. Per-
sonally, | should like to see the
domination OF the Organization"
broken so that they could not die
tate practically who shall be APP
pointed to office, who shall be on
the various boards OF visitors, and
often who shall be representatives.
in the Legislature. But most OF
our people don't care fig for
any OF these things. Times are
fairly prosperous. people are In
the enjoyment of reasonable free
dom in those things they care
most about and they are content
to let the present officers remain
where they are. This seems to be
the present status of political az
fairs among us. But 1t may change
greatly before election day. A live
ly campaign may change the face
OF affairs.
1t goes without saying that our
present able and efficient men,
Der Of the State Senate will be
returned to office II the people OF
this county can have their way. and
II is probable the polite, genial and
accommodating gentleman who has
been holding down the seat In the
House OF Delegates as the represen-
tative from this county will most
likely be found on his same job
next winter A. Is.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
poRr ROYAL AGAIN
Ned Burton" Suggests Plans for Ad-
vancing the Interest Of the Town.
Port Royal. Va. Feb. 2.

Port Royal. Va. Feb. 2.
To The Free Lance:
Facts are what we want. Moth
ing but facts are applicable to the
condition existing In the Rappahan-
mock Valley" Its fertile soil, its
mild and inyigorating atmosphere,
its fields so abundant In song and
game birds, its banks covered with
wild flowers makes life to its In
habitants a continual Joy. But
facts being the theme OF my letter
permits me to modestly point to
what should be done by the enter
prlsing inhabitants Of Port Royal,
taking first into accounts that we
have one OF the most delightful To-
calities in all Virginia and where
the soil conditions are not surpass-
ed, where the climatic conditions
are ideal and where the surround
ings for health and pleasure sur
pass the sunny climes OF Italy and
the Pacific shores of California.
Admitting the statement, based on
facts. then, we, the people OF Port
Royal, should put forth our ener-
gies to develop and make better its
conditions for business and pleasure.
First among our efforts for de-
velopments a business mems club
should be organized to take up The
subject matter OF promoting the
building of a large resort hotel
When once built 1t would attract to
our delightful locality all the peo-
pie II could accommodate. To bring
this about the first move should
be for Port Royal to contribute the
site. Every property-owner can al
ford TO contribute. II would upit
and make better trade conditions,
as we'll as materially help the agri-
culturallst.
Next we should put forth hercu-
lean efforts to have built this COM
ing season large canning factory.
am led to believe the Steamboat
Company would materially help in
both enterprises by taking STOCK
particularly in a resort hosel.
Let a meeting to organize clup
with the objects, as above stated,
be called. II will infuse new Ire
and wake a slumbering energy that
has been dormant too long.
Port Royal should be allowed TO
continue no longer as a quaint ana
a auiet little village. Its possibill-
ties are too great.
Ned Burton
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
CITY COUNCIL
Aims House Property Sold To
Normal School.
THE PRICE PAID WAS s4,s5O

On Dec. 18th the City Council by q
resolution decided to sell the Aims
House property on the hill 10 the Nor
NAL School so soon as site was Sc
lected whereon to erect a new Aims
House. On Thursday call for meet
ing of the Council was issued to con-
summate the sale.
The Council met at 7;30 p. m. and every
member was present except Mr.. Gold
smith.
Mr.. Lane presented the following re-
solution, which on motion Of Mr.. War
den, seconded by Mr.. Garner, was
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, at regular meeting OF the
Council held Dec. Is, 1910, n resolution
was passed by majority OF the Coun-
Gil agreeing TO sell to the state Nor
NAL and Industrial School for Women
the property known as the Aims
House tract; ard,
Whereas, the said Normal School has
been assured by the Council at different
times that this purchase would be con-
summated; and,
Whereas, the delay in securing a site
for an Aims House is causing an inJu-
rious delay in the execution OF the plans
of the Board of Visitors Of the State
Normal School, which plans depend for
their due completion upon the prompt
delivery to the said board the Aims
House property sold or to be sold to the
said board.
Therefore, be it resolved, that the
city attorney be and is hereby instruct
ed TO at once prepare and have execu-
ted and delivered to the State Normal
and Industrial School for Women the
necessary deed to the said property on
the payment by the said Normal School
of the sum of $4,850.00 and that
possession to the said property be given
10 the said Normal School on or before
April lst, 1911.
The said deed shall be executed by
the mayor with the seal of the city at
tached and attested by the clerk OF the
Council.
Then Mr.. Lane offered the following,
which on motion of Mr.. Howard, secon-
ded by Mr.. Somervile, was also unani-
mously adopted.
Resolved, that the Aims House Com
mittee be and is hereby authorized and
instructed TO secure board for, or
otherwise make suitable aud proper
temporary provision in the city or else
where, for the inmates OF the said
Aims House, such provisions to continue
until more permanent settlement oil
the Aims House question is decided
upon.
The Council then adjourned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
TREASURER or PRINCE
WILLIAM RESIGNS

Owing to his inability to secure
surety on his official bond, capt.
James e. Herrell resigned Wednes-
day as treasurer Of Prince William
county. When the Virginia Safe
Deposit and Trust Corporation, at
Alexandria, which was surety Oh
Herrell's bond, closed its doors the
county treasurer was given until
Feb. / to renew his bond.
wednesday he reported to Judge
Thornton that he was unable to OBJ
tain surety. d. j. Arlington was
appointed to fill out the unexpired
term. The county has several
thousand dollars tied up in the de-
funct trust company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
R., F. & p. R. R. APPEALS
Takes Tax Case to U. s. Supreme Court

Takes Tax Case to U. s. Supreme Court
For the purpose of obtaining final
review of its claims to exemption from
taxation, the R., F. & P. R.. r. Thurs
day took an appeal to the Supreme
Court Of the United States.
Bond in the appeal was given in the
sum Of S35. 900.
Unless this appeal is successful, the
r., F. & P. win be forced to pay the
State accrued franchise taxes with pen
alties amounting to about sos, 900.
This is in addition TO whatever may be
collected for taxes on personal property
and tracks and other real estate in
the cities and counties. The total
would be about half a million.
The point relied upon in the appeal is
that the State Of Virginia in enaeting
the provision which the Supreme court
has said works forfeiture Of its char
ter exemption from taxation, has vio-
lated the section of the Constitution Of
the United States, which forbids any
State enacting law impairing the OBJ
legations of contract.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
ORGANIZATION IN INTEREST OF
RIcHMOND-G0RDONSvlLLE HIGHWAY

suneryisors of roads between
Richmond and Gordonsville. men,
hers of the Legislature In the sew
eral counties through which the me
runs. together with the Mayors vi
I.ouisa and Gordonsville and mem
hers of the Richmond Automoolie
Club with invited guests, unlteu
Thursday night at good roads CON
ference in Richmond TO form tne
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ordonsviue High
way Association.
Mayor Richardson offered WORDS
OF welcome. told OF his iervld ue-
sire TO see good roads In every
county OF the State. o
GOV Mann, Capt Wilson, state
Highway Commissioner, and Judge
F w Sims also spoke among
others. or-
Allen Potts moved that a per-
manent organization be formed
Allen Potts, w. G. ana -
7, Saunders. Harvey Wilson, IA. o.
Harris Judges T. Ashby WicKnam
ana r w. Sims and DR.. H. w. bas-
Sott were named as committee on
StlI NClC
organization. ,,,.o,,,oro ~
The result of the Deliberations "a "a
these men was that they nominated
Eebert G. Leigh, Jr., Richmond a. a.
president; Judge F. w SIMS ol
louisa first vice-president; Jonn s
+ saunders. of Hanover. secona
yice-president; w. C. saunders .,
Henrico. third vice-president, ano
n Grimm Peck, of Richmond, ssI,
retary-treasurer. The officers.w,Sn
mr. w. Scott, of Gordonsviile; w
w turner. Of Louisa; c. H. onv .a
~ Hanover; II. ]. Harris, OF LOUISE
u G. Beattie, of Henrico, ana y,
r Meredith. of Louisa. form 81 =
hoard OF directors. The report 20, y,
the committee was adopted; !. o, WA
decided that the president 0o oon,.
in his discretion. appoint other CON-
mittees. ,u..,or
The objects OF the organization,
will he to further the cause OF goou
roads in general, but more particu,
iarly the road from Richmond ~
Gordonsville.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING
Pistol Discharges While Two Boys
Have Friendly Tussle.
JONES BOY At M. W. HOSPITAL
Young Jenkins in Custody Of His
Father.

Lawrence Jenkins, young son of
Mr.. III. M. ID. M. jenkins, and Lloyd
Jones, son of Mr.. w. p. Jones, form
erly of King George, now resident
here, were playing together Wednesday
evening near the Shirt Factory on
Princess Anne st. Jenkins had q small
% calibre pistol. Jones ran around
near Brown & Bros. Store and Jenkins
followed him. He laughingly said,
come to me or | will shoot. Jones
refused to come and Jenkins caught
hold of him. A scuffie ensued and the
pistol was accidentally discharged. The
ball went into Jones stomach. Jones
did not fall, but went to Officer Hall
and told him of the shooting. He then
went to DIR. Payne's Office, who was
about to leave for Brooke. DR.. Payne
told the boy to go to DR.. Pratt, which
he did. Drs. Pratt and Smith put the
boy on an operating table and tried to
locate the bali. but were unable to do
so. He was later put under X-ray by
DR.. w. j. Chewing.
The boy was taken to the Mary
Washington Hospital and operation per-
formed py DrS. fTdlt, otnltH anu dynS
at IL a. m. Thursday.
There was decided bemorrhage from
the stomach Thursday morning and it
is said blood poisoning, peritonitis or
lock Jaw may result. This may be pre-
vented by the operation.
Young jenkins was taken before
Justice Dannehl Wednesday night and
was put in custody of his father with
Sergeant j. c. Chichester as security
until 10 a. m. Thursday, when the case
was called, and after statement from
DIR. Pratt, at the suggestion of Com
monwealth's Attorney Butzner, the
hearing was fixed for Wednesday, FEB.
Sth, to await developments.
Mr.. c. O'Conor Goolrick is attorney
for jenkins, who is in custody OF his
father until the trial.
The operation developed the fact that
the bullet had perforated the large
bowel. The perforation was sewed up.
The bullet was not found, but this does
rot increase the danger. The greatest
apprehension now is that blood poison
or peritonitis may set in. This cannot
be determined until later.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
KILLED BY TRAIN

Linwood O'Neil, colored, a track
walker on the R., F. q p. K. r., was
struck by the train leaving this city at
LIS Wednesday and instantly killed.
The accident occurred near Whitewater.
The body was discovered some distance
from the track by an employee OF the
company soon after this train passed.
1t is thought that freight was pass,
ing in the opposite direction and O'Neil
did not see or hear the fast train.
The dead man is a brother of Jesse
O'Neil, of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
Or. JAMES KERR DEAD
Distinguished Surgeon Expires al
Fauauier Home.

mr. lanes Kerr died Thursday at
his country place. near Warreas stn.
Va He was SO years ola. Ahse'
twenty years practice in Wasnins-
ron in 1907 he purchased an es
t ton near Warrenton, where he mas
made his home. 80 ., HE
AS a scholar and leader OF MS
rrofession he enjoyed an interna-
tional reputation, being consri l,'s.
tor 10 the medical magazines OF TINS
and other countries. He was iov- .
or Of fine horses, and maintained
stable of thoroughbreds at warren
ton. ,, ard nromi-
nent socially
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
ENTERTAINED At CARDS

Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Armstrong
gave a card party at their home on
the Boulevard Wednesday night,
II being the birthday of their daugh-
ter. 4 Wilhelmina There we're a
number of friends present. De-
refreshments were served.
Mrs. c. e. Layton won the LADIES'
prize and Mr.. J. Casey Armstrong
the gentlemen's. Mrs. X. X. Per
nv won the BOBBY prize.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
MISS HENDERSON ENTERTAINs

Miss Eula Henderson entertained
very delightfully."- at five o'clock tea
Thursday afternoon at Scoua
in honor Of Mrs. A. Stuart
Jones and Miss May Doug
las Rowe. Those present were;
Misses susie NJ. Yates, Susie BRAD
lev Matte Miller, Amelia Woods
Linda CLANCY, Grace Jones. Sadie
TYLER susie Tyler, Theresa Wicker
Mrs. Samuel Woodbridge. MIS-. r.
C. Pratt, Mrs. c. Delevan Montague
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
TO BUILD BRIDGES

A resolution was passed by the board
of supervisors at Spotsylvania Thurs
day to build substantial bridge, eltneI
concrete or ste over the runs on tne
new permanent improved roads IN
Courtland District.
All of the districts in the county VIII
have to contribute to this. The usual
routine business was transacted
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04

The board Of directors Of the vir-
ginia State Fair Association In Rich
mond wednesday, reelected tne
old officers as follows:
Henry Fairfax, president; Samuel
Cohen A. B. Williams. l.. y.
Miller presidents; o. J. Sands,
treasurer: W. Douglass Gordon sec
retary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
eALLAHAN-OpEs

Mr.. French Callahan and Miss
Lillian opes, both of Spotsylvania
county. left this city on the early
train Friday morning for Washing
ton. where they we're married.
Mr.. Callahan is a son of Mr.. Jos.
Callahan and the youg lady Is a
daughter Of Mrs. Letitia Opes. botn
reside near McHenry postofiice.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-04
HAVING ESTATE APPRAISED

Mr.. Frank NJ. Chichester was en-
gagged at Sherwood Forest" In Stat.
ford Co. Tuesday having the personal
estate of Mrs. Bernice F. Hart APP
praised. over which he is the administra.-
tor. Mesers. Alvin 4. Embrey and
Frederick w. Coleman are counsel for
the estate.