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Smyrna times., 1911-07-19
AERONAUT FALLS
INTO OCEAN
Attempted Flight From New
York to Philadelphia.
FOUND LYING ON BEACH
He Was Blown over Sea, and After
Ripping Gas Bag Open Plunged Into
Water and Swan to Shore.

Ripping Gas Bag Open Plunged Into
Water and Swan to Shore.
Found unconscious ON the beach at
Deal, near Asbury Park. N. j.. A. ].
revived later told strange tale of
falling with his dlrigible balloon into
the sea a mile off shore.
He had started from the roof of the
Keith theater. in New York, with the
intention of alighting ON the roof Of
the Keith teater in Philadelphia.
Blown by contrary wind currents, he
was carried miles off his course and
over territory that he knew nothing
about. He pulled the rope that opened
the gas bag after two hours futile
work in trying to overcome ascending
land breezes.
Roberts was 1nuud by Jimmy De
Forrest, the trainer of pugilists, who
was out with William Clark for an
early run along the sands. De Forrest
thought at first that he had found a
drowned man. Roberts lay on his face
nthe sand and just beyond the reach
of an incoming tide.
De Forrest turned him over and
discovered that the man was breathing
laEoriously. He began to pump his
arms, while Clark ran over to the
Deal Casino, 300 yards away, where
ne found Policeman William Carroll
and restoratives. Dashes of cold sea
water and whisky. forced between his
lips, awoke Roberts.
Soon after setting sail in his dirigi-
BILE, Roberts found himself in strange
territory and heard the Atlantic roar
ing below him. Realizing his peril, he
righted his craft and tried to make for
shore. He had dropped quite low and
in that strata found he could make no
headway against a stiff northwest
breeze. He threw out all his ballast,
hoping in a higher altitude to find a
path that would carry him far enough
inland to effect landing.
For +wo hours Roberts said he strug.
gled with the wind He says he must
have been two miles at sea before he
realized the seriousness of his plight.
At the end of his two hours efforts to
reach shore, he said he had approach,
ed to within quarter of a mile. He
~Degan 20 7-Itse ground, however, and
with something of a start he noticed
that his engine was now and then
skipping. His gasoline was giving out
He decided to abandon his craft and
trust to his prowess as a swimmer to
reach shore.
He slipped off his trousers and re-
moved his shoes. Then he pulled the
knife cord and the big gas bag was
ripped open. These maneuvers, how
ever, Roberts said cost him three.
quarters of mile, for he estimated il
was a full mile from shore when at
last he took the water.
He started out 6ravely and strongly
for shore, but the strain of the day
and the narrowing two hours he had
nursed his craft inch by inch shore
ward, had told on his strength. He
saw a log floating by, beam probably
fifteen feet long. He swan for it
caught it under his breast and rested
He soon resumed his swimming, bu
with the log in front of him. He say.
he remembers that his strokes became
a Jagged paddle and that there came {
time when he could not kick his feet
After that he declares he recalls
nothing.
Smyrna times., 1911-07-19
Mastodon Rib plowed IJn-

An entirely complete mastodon RIB
has been found on farm near Hart
ford, a few miles from Everett, Wash,
and is now in the possession Of Chief
Of Police Peter d. Krab. Of Everett
The rib was plowed up.
Smyrna times., 1911-07-19
Breaks Her I.en In Bed

Mrs. Mary Salinsky, eighty years of
age, of Allentown, Pa, met with a
peculiar accident while she was on a
visit to the home Of friend in the
country. She twisted her leg in bed in
such a manner that she broke the
upper bone Of the leg clear in two.
Smyrna times., 1911-07-19
KILLED AT UNION MEETING
Bloody Warfare Being Waged In Labor
Circles In CHICAGO.

Dominic Zeeco, a hOd carrier, was
shot by an unidentified assassin dur
ing a meeting of the Hod Carriers
union in German Hod Carriers hall in
Chicago.
This killing adds still another to
the long list of victims of the bloody
warfare being waged in union labor
circles in Chicago. Seven men are un-
der arrest. AS was the case in other
killings, the victim died without Civ.
ing any material information concern.
tng the shooting.
Smyrna times., 1911-07-19
HOW TO CURE RHEUMATISM
1t Is An Internal Disease And Re-
quires An Internal Remedy.


The cause Of rheumatism and kindred
diseases is an excess of uric acid in the
blood. To cure this terrible disease this
acid must be expelled and the system so
regulated that no more acid will be
formed in excessive quantities. Rheuma-
tism is an internal disease and requires
an internal remedy. RUBBING with
Oils and Liniments WILL NOT CURE,
affords only temporary relief at best,
causes you to delay the proper treat
ment, and allows the malady to get
firmer hold on you. Liniments may ease
the pain, but they will no more cure
Rheumatism than paint will change the
fiber Of rotten wood.
Science has at last discovered a per-
feet and complete cure, which is called
Rheumacide. Tested in hundreds of cases,
it has effected the most marvellous cures;
we believe it will cure you. Rheumacide
gets at the joints from the inside. sweeps
the polsons out of the system, tones up
the stomach, regulates the liver and
kidneys and makes you well all over.
Rheumacide strikes the root of the dis
ease and removes it's cause. This splen-
did remedy is sold by druggists and
dealers generally at Soc. and 81 bottle.
In Tablet form at 25c. and SOC. package.
Write to Bobbitt Chemical Co, Balti-
more, Md. Booklet free. Tablets sent
by mail.
For sale in Smyrna by
B. N. WELDON, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
FAREWELL SERMON
DIR. Garrett breaches to Crowded
House.

An audience which filled the Bap-
fist church in gallery and auditor
ium greeted DR. Garrett Friday
night when he rose to preach his
last sermon here.
After a twenty minute song sery-
ice DR.. Garrett announced as his
subject The Call OF Levi. as found
in the Gospel according to Mat
thew
His message presented the thought
that the vast majority of people
who accept the Saviour do so very
much as Levi did. simply. quietly,
earnestly and thoroughly.
The speaker pointed out how the
Master is calling to men today
sometimes through the sermon,
sometimes through trouble and
sometimes through the earnest
lives OF good men and women. and
then showed that our answer should
be like the answer of Levi
we should leave all. business. homes
or ANYTHING. that interferred with
our acceptance of the Saviour.
1t was strong. tender and faith-
full message and the people listen
ed gladly and with great attention.
At the invitation many responded
and accepted the Saviour.
The pastor. Rev. r. Aubrey Will
liams. announced that 30 had been
received for membership and spoke
very cordially of the enduring work
of DR.. Garrett while in our city
At the conclusion OF the service
the great crowd came up and gave
DR.. Garrett goodbye hand clasp
and an earnest God-speed In his
work.
The visiting preacher made many
friends while in our city and III
his closing remarks referred very
feelingly to the kind reception ana
cordial attention Of the people
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
THE JOHN PAUL JONES TABLET
Will BE Placed on House He Occupied
Here.

The Betty Washington Lewis Chap
ter. ID. A. R., has caused to be made
for them in New York, very hand
some memorial tablet TO John Paul
Jones, who once made his home IN
Fredericksburg, the only home he ever
had IN America, in the house now owned
and occupied by Mr.. NJ. j. Gately.
Here the distinguished and llustrlous
admiral lived with his brother, William
Paul.
On Friday evening these ladies met
to make arrangement for suitable and
appropriate ceremonies in connection
with the placing of this tablet on this
house.
Mrs. Jno. T. Goo;rick presided and
on motion committee of the chapter
was appointed to make the necessary
arrangements. and the following gen
tlemen were selected to unite with
these ladies in this patriotic service
and work: The Rev. DR.. r. }. Nc
Bryde. Gen. d. d. Wheeler, DR.. J. N.
Barney. Judge Jno. T. Goolrick, Mr..
Clarance K. Howard, Capt. NJ. B..
Rowe, DR.. H. NJ. Eckenrode. Mr.. Peter
V. Daniel. DR.. J. p. Stiff, Messrs. A.
P. Rowe, Henry Warden, c. W. Jones,
VIM. H. Richards. Sr., Rev. K. A.
Williams iii Rev. j. R. Jacobs, Father
]. NJ. Perrig, Rev. DR.. Thos. S: Duna-
way. Rev. j. H. Henderlite, Messrs.
E. Ii. Russell, Hugh S. Bird. 5. W.
Somerville, B. P. Willis, A. b. Yates
NJ. ]. Gately, Capt. Dan M. Lee.
The Association for the Preservation
of Virginia Antiquities were requested
to unite with the D. A. r. on this oc-
casion.
Little Josephine Barney. a lineal de-
scendant of two distinguished Commo,
dores Barney of the navy, was selected
to unveil the tablet.
After a meeting of the joint commit
tees a full program of the exercises on
this occasion will be in due time pub
lished
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
At THE BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday Services Crowded Eighteen
Baptisms, Etc.

The Baptist church was filled Sunday
morning when the pastor, Rev. X.
Aubrey Williams preached. he TOOK
for his text "How shall we escape II
we neglect so great salvation! and
announced as his subject The I'm
answerable Question. -
The sermon was discussion OF sal
walton as the supreme mission OF the
Saviour and the reasons why this saliva
ton is described in the scripture as
great salvation. " He said that the
greatness Of salvation is seen IN the
fact that it is the final expression OF
the Fathers love, that it was obtained
at a great cost to the Saviour and that
il accomplished what no other power
on earth could do, the salvation OF a
human SOUL
In view Of this, said the speaker, how
shall man escape being lost II he neg
lects obtaining it.
AT the conclusion of the service one
came forward TO confess the Saviour
and unite with the church.
SUNDAY NIGHT, MANY TURNED AWAY
At the night service the building was
crowded, the people filling the audlto-
rum. the gallery and standing on every
available space. The pastor again
preached, taking as his subject The
Glasses at the Cross. Y
He spoke Of four groups represented
by the Roman soldiers, the elders,
scribes and priests, the centurian. and
the women with John. and declared
that the first two represented those
who we're Indifferent and hostile TO the
cross and the latter two as sympathet'
ic. friendly and receptive.
He further said that the cross Away;
divides the crowd-to some it is life
and to others it is death. Every man j;
either for Christ or against Him. Wher
the invitation was given, six came
forward.
After the sermon the pastor baptized
eighteen. There are still about twenty
five to be baptized.
SONG AND PRAYER SERVICE
At the Sunday school hour Rev. Mr.
Williams. Col. +. ID. Cole, Mr.. +. C.
Bell. Mr.. N. B. Musselman, MIR. Johr
Brooks, Mr.. Jas. Butler, Mr.. 0. j
Owens, Mr.. Crawford and others spoke
briefly to more than hundred men whC
gathered in the auditorium of thu
church for a song and prayer service
Prof. Bowering presided at the plan'
with his usual grace and power and Mr.
Chas. Wright led the men in many IN
spring songs. 1t was fine service an6
very much enjoyed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
DR.. GREEN DECLINES
III Health Prevents Conservation as
Bishop CoadjutOr

Rev. DR.. Bergman Green, bish-
OBJ coadjutOr-elect Of the Episcopal
diocese of Virginia, who suffered a
slight stroke OF paralysis several
weeks ago, has announced to Bish-
Cd Gibson that he will not be con-
secrated, but as soon as he COM
pletely RECEIVERS his health, Will re-
sumo his duties as professor OF En-
glish Bible at the Episcopal Theo-
logical Seminary OF Virginia, near
Alexandria.
The declination of DR.. Green Will
necessitate the election OF a coad-
tutor bishop, but it is believed that
this action will not be taken until
the regular meeting Of the Episco-
pal council next May. DR.. Green
was a few days ago examined by
DR.. Thayer, at Johns Hopkins Hos
pital. Baltimore, who pronounced
his illness a case Of cerebral par
alysis. and advised him to refrain
from all unnecessary activity. Dr.
Green was accompanied to Baltimor
by his physician, DR.. Hugh MIXTURE
and though fatigued by the trip
il is stated that he Is rapidly I'M
proving, and will be able to leave IN
few days for Atlantic City toi
several weeks rest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
MAY ESTABLISH AUTOMOBILE
LINE FOR SP0TSyLvANIA

A letter from Spotsylvania to the
Times Dispatch says: Recently DR.. VIM.
A. Harris, of Spotsylvania, has re-
ceiyed from Mr.. Geo. B. Jones intelli-
eence of a proposition made by Lam
caster, Pa, company to establish a
motor car line for passenger and freight
service between Fredericksburg and
Spotsylvania C. H. the service to con-
sist Of car of twenty-four passenger
capacity, and freight car Of five tons
capacity, to be established and fully
equipped for business for SIS, 600. This
amount will cover the entire costs
necessary to operate the line, the entire
length to be twenty-five miles.
DR.. Harris is endeavoring to interest
Spotsylvania people in this matter, and
already four citizens have subscribed
Sc, 600. A resident of Richmond has
agreed to take 81, 200 dollars in stock.
This, it is believed, will be fast pay
ing enterprise, as the business of about
thirty county merchants, three-fourths
of the farmers, all Of the stock growers
and from twenty to thirty million feet
of lumber yet to be cut would be done
over this line, and added to this would
be the immense daily passenger traffic
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
Mr.. TAPSC0TT I'LL

Mr.. A. D. Tapscott is critically III at
his home on Hanover st.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
MILL MATTER DROPPED
Committee and Messrs. Melville and
Duyal Fail to Reach Agreement.

At the meeting Of the committee Oh
c;tizens on the wooden mill question Fri
dav afternoon, nearly all of the men,
bers were present together with Messrs'
Melville and Duval.
Col. Cole, who had been appointed to
ascertain from Mr.. Fitzhugh whether
the unused water power of the City
Electric Light Plant in the daytime
could be utilized for other purposes. re-
norted that Mr.. Fitzhugh did not give
a definite opinion, but stated that his
Immersion was that the city could not
rent the power out as it did not own it.
Judge Embrey, who was present,
when asked his opinion, concurred in
this view. Col. Cole also reported that
Mr.. Fi4hugh had engagements which
prevented his attending the meeting.
Mr.. Duval read communication
which included four different PROPOSE
tions any one of which would be ac-
ceptable to Messrs. Melville and Duval.
After explaining the propositions,
Messrs. Melville and Duval retired. The
committee then discussed the whole
matter, nearly every member giving ex-
preston to his views, and Messrs. M.
&. Willis, P. V. ID. Conway, II. G..
Chesley and Col. +. d. Cole speaking
at length.
1t was pointed out that in all the
propositions submitted Messrs. Melville
and Duval took no personal risk. Mr..
Chesley in his remarks alluded to the
unsettled tariff question, which might
make the business precarious.
All agreed that it would be impossible
to raise the $500 from citizens on
either of the four plans proposed.
Messrs. Melville and Duval were
sent for and returned to the meeting
and MIR. Conway was delegated to ex-
press the views of the committee 10 the
gentlemen. This he did. at the same
time expressing regret of himself and
all present that a mutual agreement
could not be reached.
Mr.. Duval responded pleasantly. also
expressing regret from sentimental
standpoint saying that he and Mr.. Mel
vile were both pleased with Fredericks-
burg and were willing to return IL they
could do so without too much sacrlhce
financially. ,,
This ended the conference which had
been carried on for several days IN an
earnest effort to bring about sa;isfac-
tory solution. All regretted the failure
to DO so.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
TOBACCO

The sales of dark tobacco stocks
in Richmond the past week amount
ed to about 100000 pounds, and the
Burnley offerings footed mp about
425,0 pounds. go
Sun-cured wrappers sold a trifle
higher than heretofore, many pies
being knocked out at figures rang
ing from $25 to $35.
There was active business in pack
age goods, and reports OF good
round lots changing hands were
numerous
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
THE PROPOSITIONS SUBMITTED
BY MESSRS. MELVILLE AND DUvAL

The following are the four prop
ositions submitted by Messrs. Mel
Vile and Duval and which the com
mittee of citizens could not see its
way to accept.
l We suggest that the subscrib-
ers Obligate themselves to. an
amount OF $4,000 under the con-
troll of trustees. who shall build
and equip a mill (under our direc-
ton as to details) and lease the mil
TO us for a term of 10 10 10 years
at an annual rental OF per cent
upon the cost thereof, We TO pay
taxes and insurance and agree to
operate the mill to the best OF our
ability.
>. We suggest as a second prop
Osition that if ii was desired TO
separate the subscription into two
classes, one of which should be a
gilt edge investment (regardless OF
the contingent advantage Of have
ing the mill in operation) and the
other 10 represent an investment OF
less security, but which would be
entirely safe if the enterprise was
a success, then the first mortgage
bond issue could be limited 10 eth
er $35, 900 or $4,000 and an Is
sue of second mortgage bonds Of
fered (for the difference between
the first mortgage and S5O,OOO)
and these second mortgage bonds
in multiples of 500 could be taken
by the merchants who would be mos
directly benefited by the building
OF the mill and the consequent IN
crease of employment and trade. Al
other conditions would be the same
as in the first suggestion.
3. Our third suggestion is not OF
our own creation, but is the one
that was made to us when we were
asked If we would return TO Freder-
icksburg. providing a mill building
was built and presented to us. We
have never asked for anything &c
be given to us, but should you pre-
fer 10 carry out your original pro
posal we would furnish the site and
equipment and operate the mill Il
same We're built and given to us.
I 4. As a forth and final plan We
suggest the organization of a stool
company with $4,000 of first mort
gage per cent bonds, $4,000 o
6 per cent preferred stock leu
mulative) and $4,000 of common
stock. The bonds and preferred
stock to be subscribed for at pa
and the common stock given to III
in exchange for the contract for III
to operate the mill to the best o
our ability for a period of at leas
ten years. We would agree that NJ
dividends in excess of 6 per cen
should be paid on the common stool
until after all bonds had been re
tired. and would further agree U
devote 25 per cent of the net prof
it's each year to the payment ant
cancellation of the bonds at pa
and in exchange for the privilege o
retiring the preferred stock at an,
time at par we would further agre
that when the bonds were paid OF
that 25 per cent of the net profit
should thereafter be applied to pay
ing and retiring the preferred stocF
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT
AT BOWLING GREEN
Bowling Green. Va. Feb. %.


The entertainment given on Fri
day night in Billiards Hall by the
pupils of the public school was
largely attended, greatly enjoyed
and reflected great credit on the
teacher and pupils. The part In
the program worthy OF special men
ton was that taken by the children
in the first grade These little tots
had only been in school four
months, but showed how well they
had been trained Miss Annie Nc
Cauley deserves great credit for
the way everybody went through
with their part OF the program
There are 100 enrolled, and when
grouped on the stage 1t made a
pretty sight The full program was
as follows:
Recitation, The Ratchet Story,
Gascoigne Moncure, Preston Cave,
Edward Martin. Thomas Valentine
and Harvey Carter
Recitation, Feb. -. by 16 little
girls
Portraits, George Washington, Da-
Wis Henderson; Martha Washington,
Beulah Beazley: Mary Washington
Annie Winston; Nellie GUSTS. Mary
Henderson.
Recitation, &. S. Flag. Garnett
Ried. John Henderson. Lewis Whit
taker. Philip Reynolds.
Drill, 30 little girls.
Chorus. by school
Recitation. In 1892, by Margaret
Billiard.
Recitation, Thirteen Years in
Washington Life. by number OF
little girls
Play. comedy in one act, A Min
ister's Wife, Hermine Coghill,
Frances Glassell. Louisa Glassell,
Grace Crulkshank. Annie Lake and
Nellie Carter.
Chorus. Dixie, by school.
Refreshments were served at the
close and about $50 realized for
the School improvement League.
X Y. Il.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT
Feb. 25th, 1911.
SHAD

A trace of snow on the 18th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
JUSTICES COURT IN SPOTSYLvANIA

Justice w. B. Warren, of Livingston
District, and Associate Justice II. A.
Garner, of CORTLAND, opened court Fri
day. Feb. oath, at Post Oak. The fol-
lowing cases were on the docket:
Commonwealth v. Luther Davenport,
for carrying concealed weapons, found
guilty and fined S25 and costs.
Commonwealth V. Luther Davenport,
for shooting pistol in public road, fined
S5,and costs.
Commonwealth v. Luther Davenport,
for unlawful shooting of Wallace White,
certified to grand jury.
Davenport paid fine and costs in the
shooting road case and appealed the
concealed weapon case and gave bail.
500 for his appearance at next term of
court.
Commonwealth Attorney I. Stokely
Coleman represented the State and Mr..
Peter Powell represented Davenport.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
HORSE SHOW DATES

The Virginia Horse Show Association
in session at Washington Saturday,
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, Charles Mulligan, Berryville; vice
president, Joel Cochran, Front Royal
secretary, A. l.. Warthen, Front Royal.
DIR. l.. S. Ricketts,, of Orange, acted as
secretary. ,.,
The following dates were decided
upon:
Keswick, May "a.
I,eesburg. June 7 and 5.
Upperville, June II and 10.
Culpeper, July and ..
Manassas, July 26 and q.
Orange, August 2 and 3.
Charlottesville, August 3 and 10.
Front Royal, August 10 and 10.
Berryville. August %, % and a.
Warrenton, August 80 and 81.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
REV. DR.. J. S. DILL
Leaves Bowling Green. Kentucky,
Passionate For New Field.

The Bowling Green, KY, Daily News
gives a lengthy account Of the leaving
Of Rev. DIR. J. S. Dill, for seven years
past. pastor Of the Baptist church Of
that city. All of Of the churches of the
city closed and a union farewell was ex-
tended. It says: "The spacious church
was thronged to Overlooking with
friends and admirers of DR.. Dill, and
the services were of most impressive
nature. A special program was rend-
cred. Each Of the speakers paid high
tribute TO the life and work of DR.. Dill
and expressed their sincere regret over
his departure. After reporting DR..
Din's response, the papers adds
"There was probably never in Bowling
Green q minister Of wider popularity
with all classes than DR.. Dill and his
hundreds of friends and admirers here
sincerely regret that he is to leave. and
predict wonderful success for him IN
his new field"
DR.. Dill was for four years pastor OF
the Baptist church of Fredericksburg,
and has many warm friends and ad-
mirers here who wish for him and Mrs.
Dill the greatest. Happiness and success
in their new field.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-28
ARGUED BEFORE JUDGE

The case of Hill V. Hill. etc, was
argued before Judge r. II. l.. Chi
chester. of Spotsylvania Circuit
Court in vacation Saturday in this
city. by T. Stokeley Coleman, Judge
Alvin r. Embrey and Lee J. Graves
and submitted to the Judge for de-
cision. The case involves the par
titipn of tract of land at Spo'Sy'-
vahia c. H., Va.