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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
ROBERT DUNCAN eMBREy

r. ID. Embrey died at his home
near Summerduck. Fauquier county
a few days ago.
Mr.. Embrey was born at the home
In which he died on Oct. %. 1928.
and reached the ripe old age OF
nearly So years lie was a member
OF Grove Baptist church for So
years.
Mr.. Embrey was married three
times. BY the first union were born
nine children. six of whom are liv-
ing. His second wife died shortly
after her marriage. In 1872 he mar
ried Mary c. Jones, and they were
blest with six children, all of whom
are living. In his family are II
children. 80 grandchildren and 35
great-grandchildre The Oldest Of
these last is a youth Of II years.
The funeral was conducted by
Rev. c. w. Brooks and Rev. J. ID.
Shopoff. and was largely attended.
The pallbearors were Messrs. r. w.
Monroe. JOS. II. Smith, c. A. Mon
roe. John T. Courtney. J. - Mon
roe and Rufus Kemper. His re-
mains were tenderly laid to rest
in the family burying ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
ONE OF THE LAST OF HER TYPE

The last rites Of the Episcopal church
were said over the grave Of Aunt
Peggy Dean by the Rev. DR.. K. K.
Massie, of the Episcopal Theological
Seminary of Virginia, near Alexandria
Thursday. Standing around were teach
ers and students of the seminary and
the Episcopal High School, which is
nearby. The grave is in the family lot
Of the Blackfords, in Ivy Hill Cemetery.
Preceding the burial, services were
conducted by DIR. Massie in Liggett Hall,
on the high school grounds. Aunt"
Peggy was 98 years old, and at the age
Of II was purchased by the father Of
DR.. Launcelot M. Blackford, the ven
cradle principal of the Episcopal High
School. She nursed DR.. Blackford in his
childhood, and when the fortunes of
war made her free she remained faith
ful to the family that had reared her.
Since the war she was the devoted
"mammy" of all of DR.. Blackford' 3
children, and was known and loved in
their student days by men now high in
the councils of the church and prOmi-
nent in the professions in all parts Of
the world.
Aunt" Peggy went from Freder-
icksburg to the Blackford family when
girl Of IL years, being especially rec.
commended by a lady who was friend
Of the Blackfords, then a resident here,
now deceased.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
FREDERICKSBURG

What is the matter with the old
mother town? During the days OF
of the reconstruction period military
rule. confusion and worry the people
Just had to swear and swear ana
swear. and they did not want TO
do IL, and the negroes who had been
told that the Freedman Bureau
would give them bureau il they
would 90 after it;some making long
trips and asking for one. were told
by Mai. Johnson that his was not
furniture bureau, but justice
bureau. The negroes went away
disappointed with their empty wag-
ons. The story is told that one old
negro who kept the money Tor
society having been told that all the
negroes would be given forty acres
OF land and mule. chose the land
he wanted paid from the funds IN
hand. twenty dollars. and got the
following deed from the kind friend
who had worked him: AS Moses
lifted the serpent in the Wilderness.
likewise have lifted twenty dollars
from this old negro.
Richard Kirkland, young soldier
boy OF Co. T.. $. c. Volunteers. for
giving a wounded L. 5. soldier at
the risk of his life between the
lines a drink OF water. Is remember
ed in the Church Prince OF Peace
at Gettysburg. Pa, with tablet
and thsee words: "a hero of benev-
olence: at the risk OF his life he
gave his enemy drink at Fredericks-
burg" This boy was afterwards
killed at Chichamaugua.
James Monroe. whose old home
still stands near the II. r. station.
was said TO have held more public
offices than any other citizen OF
this country from president to lesser
places.
In 1871 the city council was au-
thOrized TO provide the neces-
sary revenue for city expenses and
could include dogs and other animal
running at large for taxation. The
citys credit is good. No city bonds
have been sold for less than par and
the rate of interest four per cent
for many years.
Yours for the Mother Washington
Memorial Highway,
Thomas II Harris.
June. 1911.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
VIRGINIA NEWS

Richard C. Roszell and Miss Flora
Gibson, both OF Loudoun county,
we're married in Washington Friday.
A. A. Moody, of lower Middlesex, has
started an automobile route for public
accommodation between Urbanna and
West Point.
Jerome Leonard died at his home
near Midland recently OF blood pois-
oning. He is survived by his wife,
three sons and one daughter.
At the residence of Rev. s. w.
Cole, at Remington, few days
ago, Ottaway Groves and Miss Lilly
Pearl Smith, both of Fauquier coun-
ty, were married. The bride Is a
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
Smith.
The store Of W. H. Spillman at
Viewtown, Fauquier, was struck by
lightning and burned a few nights
ago. The merchandise was also de
stroyed. Loss on building and con
tents estimated at $S.0O0.with small
insurance. Mr.. Spillman will rebuild
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
MORE STEEL TALK ROBBED Al FARU
Lost $4,000 in Just
Three Deals.
ONE MAN UNDER $4,000 BAIL
New York Business Man Enticed to
Philadelphia and Separated
From His Money in
Three Minutes.

Philadelphia. June 10. - Joseph c.
Brodsky, who said he is a real estate
broker in New York city. told Magis'
trate Beaton at the central police sta
ton al the hearing Of James Martin
that 1t took only three deals OF a min
ute each for three men, one OF them
the defendant. to separate him from
ten crisp $1,000 bills in game OF
faro
The witness designated Martin as
the cashier" OF the game and declared
he was the man who took the money.
Martin at the end OF the hearing was
held under $4,000 bail for another
hearing next Friday, in order to allow
detectives an opportunity Of getting
the other two men in the game.
According to Brodsky. who said
that his home was at II East One Hun
dred and Seventeenth street. New
York, the game he played was called.
so lie was told, English faro bank. "
lie explained how he parted with bis
money as follows:
In New York several days ago J
met a man named Nathan Restler,
who said that he had a scheme to
make $4,000. lie took me to the Wal
dorf-Astorla and introduced me to an
other man known as W. TORY. They
told me Of the game of cards, and said
that could not lose. was shown for
two days how the game was played.
and then | came to this city Wednes-
day night.
Il was met at Broad street station
and taken to a house in Broad street,
near Poplar. In room on the second
floor the game was started. The cards
we're dealt. The first time | won.
Then bought twenty chips, worth
$500 each, and proceeded to follow the
instructions Of the gentleman who had
shown me how to play in New York.
lie also had $4,000 and was betting
against the bank with me. He lost his
money, but | guess he got It back
yes, the chips | bought were yel-
low" said the witness in answer to
question. There was a laugh in the
court room, for the color suggested
lemons.
Brodsky could not explain just how
the game was played except that the
cards were laid out on the table and
he was told that he lost He said that
he paid the money over to Martin.
Duey, lie Strange and McCarty, de-
tectives. testified that they had ar
rested Martin after he had been point
ed out by Brodsky at the house where
the money was said to have been lost
The arrest was made Friday, and ac-
cordlng to Duey. Martin was there TO
make good with a carpet man who
had been short changed Of $40 when
he furnished the fittings for the night
previous.
They put carpet on the stairs to
make soft pedal for the witness. !
guess" said Duey.
Martin denies any part in the swim
die. but according to Duey. he admit
ted having spent little money for
wine on Wednesday night at the house
in Broad street.
After Brodsky lost his money he
was taken out to breakfast by his
friends the following morning. That
Is. the friends started to eat the meal,
but they we're called away never to
return, and then Brodsky sought the
police.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
CAROLINE NOTES
Chilesburg, Va, June 8.

Public School. Madison district,
closed Tuesday, June .. after a
successful term of seven months.
Miss Lucy Boxley. OF Louisa c.
H.. is visiting Mrs. A. W. Davis. OF
Blanton.
Mr. George Davis, clerk OF State
farm, was "A guest last week OF his
parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Davis.
Miss Bessie Wiglesworth left Sat
urday for a visit of several weeks
to her brother at Freetsone Point.
Va.
DR.. Drown left last week for a ten
days visit to relatives and friends
in Pennsylvania DR.. c. T. Smith
will take charge Of his patients dur
ing his absence
Mr.. J. Franklin Davis, who has
been sick for the past two weeks, Is
cOnyalescing
Miss Robbie Blanton has returned
TO her home, after spending the
winter at Woman's College, Rich
mond. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs r. T. Dilard were
in Richmond recently.
There will be a match game OF
baseball between the CedOn and
Partlow teams at PartlOw Saturday
Miss Ida Dabney visited relatives
at Guinea Saturday and Sunday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
DELAY IN APP0MATTOx TRUST CASE

Judge Mullen in Petersburg Fri
day dismissed the special grand jury
called to consider the charges
against Charles Hall Davis and Car
ter r. Bishop. accused in connection
with a shortage OF $4,000 in the ac
counts OF the old Appomattox Trust
Company. The reason for the
judges action was that two OF
the jurymen were stockholders in the
defunct concern. A new grand jury
to meet Thursday. will consider the
cases.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
so C0NGRESSMEN GO A-FlSHlNG

Fifty Congressman will spend Sunday
at the seashore near Norfolk and go
fishing. The party will reach Old Point
Sunday morning, go to Cape Henry and
inspect the site for the proposed fort
at the place, and try their luck with
the reel and rod.
The party will consist of Congressman
Small, of North Carolina; members Of
the Virginia delegation; ex-Speaker
Cannon; Underwood, the Democratic
floor leader, and other notables.
They will spend most of the afternoon
Bt Willoughby Beach and Ocean View.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
REDUCED RATES

Southern Railway announces low
round trip excursion tickets for the
following Horse Shows
Upperyille Horse Show, Upper
Vile, June 14th and 18th, 1911.
Culpeper Horse Show, Culpeper'
July 4th and 5th, 1911.
Manassas Horse Show, Manassas,
July 26th and 27th, 1911.
Orange Horse Show, Orange. Au-
gust End and 3rd, 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 or
write l.. S. Brown. G. A. Washing
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
WHEELING AFTER
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS

Wheeling, w. Va, the centre Of
numerous manufactures, wants more
and the business men have adopted
a plan for securing them. They will
ask the banks for $1,00O,OOO to be
lent to such new industries as are
indicated by the proper committees.
The banks will be secured by the
guarantees OF the business men.
II any of the new concerns prove
"A losing venture. the money advanc-
ed by the banks will be made good
pro rata by the indorsers. In this
way 1t is expected to get a large
large number of new industries.
The practicabiity Of the scheme will
depend upon the judgment exercised
in the selection of plants to which
aid is extended.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
BALDHEADED CLUB
One is Being Organized in a Western
City.

Perhaps this report is joke, but one
thing is certain, baldhead is no joke to
the man who wears it.
A club of baldheads formed in every
city in America would be good thing
il its members could be induced to
parade hatless through the main streets
of the city.
The writer would suggest that some
of the members carry banners with in
scriptions of such a character as to
warn those who still have hair, that
badness is unnecessary; that in nearly
every case it is the result Of careless
ness.
Banners inscribed as follows would
be appropriate:
1--WE let the dandruff germ do it, "
"The time TO save hair is when you
have hair TO save.
when we were young, the dandruH
germs worked every blessed minute.
They dug our hair out by the roots, and
now we aren't in it. "
The best banner of all would be thls,
"We didn't use Partisan Sage.
X. N. Goolrick sells Partisan Sage for
so cent large bottle. so do live drug
gists everywhere. IL is guaranteed to
stop falling hair, itching scalp and to
destroy dandruf germs and remove
dandruff in two weeks or money back.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
HAD NARROW ESCAPE

Richard Hicks had a narrow es-
cape from "a serious accident Fri
day morning While working on
the water line near the Normal
School he was engaged in rolling
sections of pipe weighing 500 lbs.
down the hill when In an attempt TO
stop a piece it rolled on him, ,bruis-
ing his feet and legs very badly.
But for the nearness OF Messrs.
5. b. Quinn and Arthur Wallerwho
ran to his assistance he would prob
ably have been killed.
DR.. r. J. Payne was called In and
rendered medical aid.
While badly bruised it is not
thought Mr.. Hicks Is seriously in
juTed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
ALL ALONG THE RIVER

dedicated to Mrs. c. S. Hooper
All along the river
The deepening shadows lie,
And beauty clothes its waters
AS they 90 calmly by.
The wavelets now are placid
And basking In the sun;
The birds on wing go slowly
AS If their journey done.
The beauty is so glorious,
No artist brush could lend.
The scene so brightly tinted
Around the graceful bend
Now the boats come scuddying,
And the happy voices there
Proclaim the JOY in sailing
Upon the waters fair
And when the golden sunset
Bestowes its golden sheen,
There Is no fairer picture
In all the world, ween,
AS far beneath the waters
The shadow sun Is seen.
The trees stand out as sentinels.
The waters gliding near,
Can we find a place so lovely
As grand old Belyedere?
Mamie Ellis.
Belvedere Farm.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
o the citizens OF spotsylVania

To the citizens OF Spotsylvania
county:
| hereby announce myself a can
didate for sheriff, and II 1t be your
pleasure to elect me to this impor-
tant position | promise to faithfully
and impartially discharge the duties
OF fear or favor. ] shall
be most grateful for your vote. This
announcement Is made subject to
the Democratic primary,if any there
be. Yours truly.
r. NJ Waller.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN SOLD
$3,5O0,0OO Paid for the Property.

Madison Square Garden. known
as New York's biggest indoor arena,
is to give way to CONNER
cial building % stories high. The
sale of the property to a syndicate.
long rumored, was announced Thurs
day. The price paid is $3,5OO,0OO.
When the structure comes down
the only place in New York suitable
for exhibitions on a large scale will
be removed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
Respectfully,
NJ. II. Dickinson

To the Voters OF Spotsylvania Co:
At the request OF numerous
friends. | hereby announce myself a
candidate for the office of sheriff OF
Spotsylvania. subject, however, to
the Democratic primary, IL one be
held. / promise, II elected, TO dis
charge the duties of the office with
out fear or favor and according TO
the best OF my ability.
Soliciting the honor of your sup
port, | am,
Yours respectfully,
Carl A. Garner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13

State of Ohio. City of Toledo, Lucas
County. So.
Frank j.. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm of F. j.
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City Of Toledo. County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day
of December, A. ID. 1886.
(Seal.) A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Send
for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
King George

TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE
COUNTY.
Having announced myself a candi-
date for the Office of sheriff, subject to
the action of the Democratic primary,
I respectfully solicit your suffrage and
pledge myself, II elected. to conduct
he Office to the best of my ability.
Very respectfully,
I'd Roger W. Boggs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
SWANS0NS NAVAL RENDEZVOUS
AMENDMENT COMMENDED

The Chamber of Commerce OF
Richmond has endorsed the amend
ment of Senator Swanson to the
Panama Exposition bill providing for
a rendezvous OF foreign representa-
tives and their fleets in Hampton
Roads
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
DIVORCE GRANTED

Judge John T. Goolrick Fri
day granted a divorce to Mrs. Flori-
bel Bowles from Samuel f. Bowles,
the latter to pay $500 alilnony and
the costs of the suit.
Mr.. c. O'COnor Goolrick rep
resented Mrs. Bowles and Mr.. j.
Albert Smith. OF Richmond. Mr..
BOWles
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
WILL ADVISE AMALGAMATl0N

The Education Commission Of Vir-
ginia, which was In session in Rich
mond Friday,wi present a unani-
nous report at the next General AS
sembly recommending an amalgama-
tion between the medical depart
ment of the University Of Virginia
and the Medical College OF Virginia.
in Richmond. II is said that only
matters of detail remain to be set
tied.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
SETTLED OUT OF COURT

The suit instituted in the Corpora
ton Court several days ago by Mr..
John W, Allison. Jr. against Messrs
JnO. NJ. w. Green and y. Il. Kinsey
was settled Thursday by Messrs
Green and Kinsey paying the claim
of Mr.. Allison
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13

To the voters of Rappahannock dis
trict, King George county, Va. Having
been requested by my friends hereby
announce myself candidate for super
visor in Rappahannock district, subject
to the action of the Democratic primary
on Sept. Z, 1911.
Should | be elected promise salts
factory disposal Of the duties Of same,
considering the county's interest as my
own. Yours respectfully,
Jesse Newton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
SUCCESSFUL LAWN PARTY

The lawn party given on the
College campus Thursday night by
the local lodge of Rechabites was
decided success and a nice sum
was realized.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
DIVORCE CASE

Tne divorce case of Knight VS..
Knight, which was moved here from
the Circuit Court of Stafford. was
argued before Judge Goolrick Fri
day. The case was still in progress
at time of going to press.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
Geo. W. Herring.

For Supervisor Aqua District, Stafford.
Having been requested by my friends,
| hereby announce myselfa a candidate
for Supervisor in Aqua District. Should
! be elected | promise a satisfactory
disposal Of the duties Of same, eonsid-
ering the county's interest as my own.
Respectfully yours,
ml3-lm Norman Rsines.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
Respectfully,
NJ. l.. Young.

To the voters OF Spotsylyania Co:
Having served as commissioner OF
revenue OF Livingston District for
the past four years, | hereby an
nounce myself a candidate for re-
election to said office. subject to the
Democratic primary to be held In
August. | solicit your support.
Very respectfully,
p. G. Flnney,
lmay2-2m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
Stafford

To the voters Of Stafford County:
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Clerk OF the Circuit Court
OF Stafford county at the election to
be held Noyember,1911; IL elected I
will give my personal attention to
the duties Of the office and dis
charge them to the best Of my abil-
ity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
LoRIMER PROBERs MEET

Senator Dillingham; Elected Chairman
Of the Committee.
Washington. June 10. - The hrst
meeting OF the Lorimer investigating
committee was held and Senator Dill
bingham. OF Vermont, was elected as
chairman. No date for the beginning
OF the inquiry was fixed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13

To the voters OF Spotsylvania
county:
As our present Commissioner, J. T.
Todd, will not be a candidate for re-
election for the Office of Commissioner
of Revenue for CORTLAND District,
Spotsylvania county, and being urged
by number of my friends to run for
said Office, do hereby announce myself
a candidate for that office. Should il
be your pleasure to elect me, | promise
to faithfully discharge the duties Of the
Office to the best of my ability.
Yours Very Respectfully,
T. A. Harris, Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
To the Voters OF Stafford and King
George.

To the Voters Of Stafford and King
George:
At the solicitation OF many
voters both In King George aud
Stafford. and those who are repre-
sentatiyes OF our best ag-
ricultural sections. have decided
to enter the race for the House OF
Delegates, and do hereby declare
myself a candidate for the nomina-
tIon, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary TO be held Sept. 7th. 1911.
II elected TO the office VIII
discharge my duties In an efficient
and business-like way. ! am In fay-
or OF improving the conditions OF
our public schools and our public
highways and TO promote such steps
generally as will advance our Api-
cultural and Horticultural condi-
tions.
Whit ID. Peyton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
70 the Voters o

To the Voters of Spotsylyania County:
Having been urged by many citizens
| hereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the position of COM
missioner of the revenue for Berkeley
district, Spotsylvsnia county. If it be
your pleasure 10 elect me shall faith
fully discharge the duties Of the Office.
This announcement is made subject to
the Democratic primary.
Respectfully,
S. c. Blaydes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13

To The Voters OF Spotsylvania Co:
Fellow-citizens. at the solicitation
OF many friends. hereby announce
myself a candidate for the office OF
Commissioner OF Revenue for Liv-
ingston District, in this county, and
most respectfully solicit your sup
port. Should It 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, 1911-06-13
a22l2nl

To the voters Of Shiloh Magisterial
District in King George county.
| respectfully announce myself a can
didate for the Office Of supervisor In
Shiloh District, subject 10 the action Of
the Democratic primary, and respect
fully solicit the support Of the
voters Of that district.
Very respectfully,
m4ltd W. A. Rollins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-06-13
rnl8tf

To the voters Of RappahannOck Mag
isterial District in King George county.
| respectfully announce myself a can
didate for the Office Of Supervisor In
Rappahannock District, subject 10 the
action of the Democratic Primary, and
respectfully solicit the support Of the
voters Of that district, with the assur-
ance that if elected shall conduct the
Office in the best interest Of the people
Of the county.
Very respectfully,
I'd T. A. largest.