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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
WEST VIRGINIA MUST PAY UP.

Every citizen of this State and a
number of the citizens Of West Vir-
ginia will rejoice at the decision OF
the United States Supreme court
handed down this week which re-
ouires that West Virginia shall
become responsible for the pay
ment of over 100000 of the
old debt of this State. While
this decision principally helps the
certificate holders still it is peculiarly
gratifying that West Virginia has by
her obstinacy and refusal to meet
her just obligations now been placed
in aposition where she is to be forced
to do so by the highest tribunal IN
the land. For many years Virginia
has urged West Virginia in the IN
terest of honesty, fair dealing and
State pride to put up her proportion
OF the before the war debt, incurred
by this State in making internal i'm
provements. many of which were
made in the territory, which now
Constitutes the State of West Vlr-
ginia. All of her efforts were met
by an obstinate refusal on the part
of West Virginia and by disclaimer
of any liability on her part until
outraged by the ineQuitable treat
ment received Virginia at last
brought West Virginia before the
highest tribunal in the land, with
the result told above. We are very
sorry that the verdict was not larger
and we say this through no i'll feel
lag for our friends across the line,
but because it is doubtful if the
amount allowed by the court is real
ly the actual measure Of West Nlr-
ginia's liability. After all these
years it was of course matter OF
the greatest difficulty to arrive at
the actual amount due. but the GER
t;fcate holders will under the Gecis-
ion as rendered still profit far be-
yond their hopes. Up to year OF
so since these holders had practically
no hope of recovering what was
Justly theirs and even a partial pay
ment is much better than none. We
trust that the decision will prove a
warning to West Virginia to here
after meet her honest obligations.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
TAFT GOES SOUTH
President Heads For Georgia For a
| Short Rest

President Heads For Georgia For a
Short Rest.
Washington, March 10. - President
Taft left the capital for a vacation OF
ten days in the south. Today the pres
ldent will speak in Atlanta, Ca, before
the Southern Commercial Congress.
He will leave that city tonight and
reach Augusta, Ga, on Saturday
morning. The president will remain
in Augusta, resting, playing golf and
spending all the time possible In the
open air. until March 20.
Mrs. Taft will Join the president al
Augusta. Secretary Norton and Cap
tain Butt will accompany the prest
dent. Senator Bacon, of Georgia, will
be a guest Of the president in his pri
Vate car.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11

The Business Mems Association is
making an earnest and praiseworthy
effort to better the industrial condi-
ton of Fredericksburg and in keep
ing with this work has invited Man
ager Dabney, of the Richmond
Chamber of Commerce, to be its
guest next Thursday night. 1t there
fore behooves every business man
and citizen of this city to give this
movement moral support by going
to the courthouse that night and
helping to give the speaker hearty
welcome.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
A COMPETING LINE
Arrangements Made for Steamboat Be
tween Norfolk and Washington.

A competing line Of steamboats, vii
be plying between Norfolk and Wash
ington probably by April /, if plans OF
the Observation-Disclosures Steamship Com
pany are carried out.
The Frank Jones, sidewheel steam
boat. which has been running on the
Hudson River. will be put on the Poto-
mac River route to inaugWate the
Norfolk Washington service. Another
boat is 70 be running 10y June ].
The charter for the new corporation
has been granted.
Capt. Frank NJ. Phillips, Of Alex
andrla, is to be the master OF tht
Frank Jones. For many years he has
been a master of one Ct the Norfolk
and Washington Line steamboats,. VII
liam r. Carne, OF Alexandria, who has
been interested in many river enter
prises, is to be the general agent N
Washington.
Richard Fentress, of Norfolk, Is
promoting the enterprise.
Whariing privileges in Washingto,
have been arranged for. A place fer T.,
boats to land in Norfold has been pro
Nluet. ENSllQtS diN ~ bN o'e-HN
Old Point and Alexandra.
In the plans Of the company for tu-
ture development the transportation OF
truck farm products from points In tie
Potomac River and passlbl. from TIE
York and Rappahannock Rivers is con
templated. This viii not be undertaken
for some time until the success OF the
initial ~ ntura is demonstrated, when
regular freight boats are TO be pui
on the service to take care Of that
business.
A transatlantic steamship corps rstcr'
the White Star Line. Is believed 70 b.
interested in the new enterprise. either
as hacker or en- the basis Of mutual In
terests. a representative ot tn's line
well known as a marine engineer ane
prominent in New YORK. IS municipal
officia concerned IN water front DilaIs
Of the city has been in Washington In
conference with Mr. Fen,ress.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
DANGER FROM SLIDING SNOW.

Pedestrians have been lodging the
avalanches of snow which come
crashing down from the buildings
on Main and Commerce Streets.
These slides are dangerous to life
and limbs and it is "a miracle that
more injuries have not resulted.
We should have a snow guard
ordinance and like every other, ii
should be enforced and the property
owners should not object to its en-
forcement because, outside OF the
fact that it would be law, it would
be a protection to them if its pro-
visions were observed, from possible
damage suits. Should injury result
to a pedestrian from a fall of
snow from a roof a damage suit
against the owner would be inevita-
bic.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
r., f. & P. R. R. ASKS
TAX EXEMPTION
Injunction Against Assessing Proper
~ of the Road in Sp0tsylyania
County.


Although Judge II. Garter scott,
Of Richmond Circuit Court. refused
10 Interfere Wednesday. an in
junction was secured from Judge
Keith. president OF the Virginia Su-
preme Court OF AppealsA by the r.
r.. & p. r. Il. against ). r. Dono-
aOe. Auditor of Public Accounts OF
Virginia. and ". G. Diiard treas
urer Of SpOtsylyania county. The
ease Involves a tax bill for 1910 on
piece OF property in Spotsylvania
county. amounting to SlS.S2. Tn
der the terms OF the injunc ION. the
officials and T. J. Todd. commission
or o. revenue of SpOtsylvania coun-
ty, who was made a party defend
ant. are restrained and enjoin-
ed from collecting the bill. and the
commissioner Of revenue is restrain
ed and enjOined from placing any
real or personal property OF r. F.
& p. R.R in Spotsyivania county on
the land books of the county until
further order of the court.
The railroad company claims ex-
emp'ion from taxation and has much
more At stake than the small bill OF
$1S.S2 involved. II is appealing its
general cause. based on its original
charter provisions. to the Supreme
Court of the United States
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
SEEK PARDON FOR STRIPPING

Formal application for pardon fol
Edgar Stripping, recently arrested as
an escaped murderer at Danville, Va,
where he was serving as chief of police
under the name of Morris, was filed
with the prison commission at Atlanta
Thursday by Attorney T. T. Miller, OF
Columbus, Ga.
The application will be argued within
the next thirty days. Sentiment 10 gene
raj throughout the State for the release
of Stripping, who was captured at Dan
vile, fourteen years after he had es-
caped from Jail.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11

Tammany Hall could do nothing
better for the Democratic party, il
it is really interested in the party
than to depose Chas. F. Murphy
His course in the senatorial fight
shows that he is unified for leader
liz
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
BaIIinqer's Aid to Quit.

Washington, March 1O-Frank Pierce
announced that he would resign as
first assistant secretary of the interior
soon after Walter l. Fisher assumed
his duties as successor to Richard A
Ballinger as secretary Of the interior
Mr.. Pierce announced that HIS action
would be taken as courtesy to Mr.
Fisher
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
MARRIAGES

Lesley Day and Miss Blanche Cur
tbs, both of Fauquier county, were
married in Washington Thursday.
George A. NOrlan and Miss Mary
l.. Lambert, both of Loudoun coun-
ty, were married in Baltimore Wed
nesday
The following couples were mar
ried in Washington Wednesday
Chas. II. Orebaugh and Miss Emma
v. Horn, both of Prince William;
William c. Robinson, Of Warrenton
and Miss Amelia Howser. of New
York: Travis j. Hoffman and Miss
Ethel Wynant. both of Remington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11

We would really like for some con-
temporary to inform us what became
of the Omnibus Claims bill in the
last rush of the late Congress. Did
this unfortunate measure pass both
Houses only to be killed in con-
ference? Many people of this State
are interested in its fate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11

In accepting Secretary Ballinger's
resignation President Taft showed
the stuff he was made of by boldly
endorsing his cabinet officer, whom
he believed guiltless, though to do SO
meant criticism from the pack which
has se.xelentlessly hunted the secre-
tary. Had Mr.. Taft done otherwise
he would have fallen much in our
estimation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
PURE BRED BOONE COUNTY
WHITE SEED CORN

Grown and sold under the rules of the
Virginia Corn Growers Association
This corn handled with all possible carI
to make it reliable, is offered at the
following prices, fob.
bushel on cob $500
bushel shelled 2.5C
Shelled corn is fully equal in quality
to that on the ear and tip, butt and ir-
regular kernels removed in order to in
sure accurate dropping.
95 per cent termination guaranteed.
q. u. Gravatt,
j2ltf Port Royal, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
TO TEACH PUPILS TO SWIM

Public Schools In Chicago Have Pools
and Compulsory Lessons.
Chicago, March 10.-Swimming is. to
be taught in the Chicago public
schools as a part of the regular cur
riculum.
Plans were approved by the board
of education for the new Nicholas
Sem school building, at South Port
and Francis avenues and Perry street
and ii is here that the first pool will
be constructed. Pupils are to be given
swimming lessons by an expert
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
FOR SUPERVISOR AQUA
DISTRICT, STAFFORD

Having been requested by my friends,
will announce myself a candidate for
supervisor for Aqua District, Stafford
county. Should be elected, | promise
a satisfactory disposal Of the duties of
same, studying the welfare of my coun-
try as my own.
Respectfully yours,
Norman Rains.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
FOR RENT

At Toluca, Stafford county, Va.
one large store and warehouses and
farm and dwelling house and all
necessary outbuildings and good
we'll OF water in yard. One OF the
best stands in the county.
For terms apply to N. B. Mussel-
man, Fredericksburg Va.
ii12-tf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
nnllhlt
CAROLINE VETERANS TAKE NOTICE

There will be meeting of the
Caroline County Camp in the court
house March 10 at $3.50 p. m. We
hope that every veteran in the coun-
ty. will be present, as there are
some matters of importance to each
and every one.
c. T. Smith,
Commander c. c. c.
lmar9-2ts
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
lift
FOR RENT, FOR THE YEAR 1911,
OR LONGER.

The Bloomsbury Farm, situated near
La Grange, King George county, u
miles from Fredericksburg and 2 IL
miles from steamboat wharf. Hand
some dwelling and necessary out-build-
inps. Good land and a desirable place.
For terms apply to W. b. Taiiaferro,
Passapatsnzy, Va, w. A. Rose, King
George u NJ va mist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
VIRGINIA OFFICIALS
To Attend Army Manoeuvers on Texas
Frontier.

Excitement reigns among the officers
of the Virginia Volunteers over the OPP
portunity given them by the War De-
partment to attend the army maneou-
yers in Texas. 1t is evident that most
of them will go to the front, headed by
Adjutant- General Sale. 1t is the desire
of Gov. Mann that Gen. Sale shall go
with the Virginians and witness the
war game.
Pay and transportation will be fur
nished by the War Department, with
out cost to the State of Virginia. Upon
this basis, the only limitation is that the
government may not be able to care
for all the officers who wish to be
present. To this end, a request has
come to be informed as to just how
many of the commanders OF the
Virginia Volunteers will go.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
FOUND DEAD IN WASHINGTON

Edward A. Johnston, carpenter OF
Leesburg, was asphyxiated by illuml-
mating gas Thursday in his room IN
Washington Following the inquest
the body viii be buried in Glenwood
Cemetery. He is survived by one son.
one brother and two sisters.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11

King George political aspirants
are beginning to sit up and take no
tice that there will be primary and
q general election this year and her
crop of candidates at this time prom
Uses 70 be large.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11

The new Senate will feel like a
really independent body with Sena-
tor Aldrich missing. Those of the
past ten years have been completely
under his domination.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11

I have for sale a limited quantity OF
carefully selected seed corn from lot
that produced over one hundred bushels
to the acre the past season. Can fur
nish the above either shelled or in the
ear. Prices quoted on application.
A. F. Turner,
lift Port Royal, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11

Senator Bailey at least approves OF
the recall which put him back in the
Senate following his somewhat hasty
resignation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
FOR SALE

Bright, clean, sweet No. Shredded
Corn Fodder. An baled and well housed,
at barn or delivered. Phone Mr.. John
Hart. manager Of Judyville farm, or
A. ri. Judy, 713 Main street, Freder-
licksburg, Va. febl5-l5w-ssw
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
REAL ESTATE WANTED

We have buyers for real estate on
Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers.
List your property with us at once.
Piedmont Real Estate Agency.
II fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
sHINGLE MILL FOR SALE

la. B. Farquira automatic shingle
mill, capacity FIVE thousand shingles
per day. In good working order at
Brooke, Va. Cheap for quick buyer.
Address NJ. K Lowry, Box 904, Rich
mond, We. lmll-2t.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11

The Supreme court reversed the
decree Of the Northumberland Cir
cult court in the case of Smith anc
Marsh against the Northern Neck Mu-
tual Fire Insurance Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11

ToTHE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE
hereby announce myself can
didate for sheriff subject TO the
Democratic primary on Sept. Z. 1911
Soliciting your votes, am
Yours respectfully,
c. w. Purks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Real estate of every description for
sale. Large timber tracts in all parts
of the country. ] can supply every want
of the real estate investor or the home
seeker. j. T. Mason, % Law Building.
f28lm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11

Gov. Mann says West Virginia
ought to pay interest on that seven
millions. He might also have added
penalty for non-payment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
uATUHING EGGS FOR SALE.

Buff Orpington eggs, 81 for Is
$3.50 for As; some fine cockereIs
early Matched, at 81 each; cores
pondence solicited.
Mrs. NJ. A. Payne,
r. f. d. Box rs. Marshall. Va.
f2s-1m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11

1t is hard to figure out what wal
experience our soldiers can gather
from watching those Mexican
greasers miss each other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
MARES
WORK AND BROOD MAXI
WANTED

want to purchase two good work
and brood mares from 4 to 10 years
old, which will weigh about l,lOO
pounds each. Write description 10
me ]. ID. Burke.
Paige. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11

Congressional flower seed are be-
ginning toarrive. but it will be along
time before they begin to sprout.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE
AND STAFFORD

| hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the House of Dele
gates from the counties Of Stafford
and King George, subject to the
Democratic primary on Sept. eth,
1911. Soliciting your suffrage,
am
Yours respectfully,
II. Thacker Berry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11

Gov. Dix will become a large pres
idential possibility the moment he
defeats Chas. F. Murphy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11

Tie Colonel is again in Georgia
AID may be expected to start some
thing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
NORFOLK ANNtXES SUBURB

By action Thursday Of the Supreme
Court of Appeals of Virginia, Lamberts
Point is now the Tenth ward OF Nor
folk, giving that city total population
of 81 500, and an additional acreage Of
I.l38, of which $40 is in high land and
468 is in water. The new territory in
cludes the Lamberts Point terminal
property of the N. & W. r. X. which
now becomes taxable at the city rate
of 81 per 500.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
PLACE FOR CRISP

Will BE Parliamentarian and Clerk to
Speaker Clark.
Charles Crisp, son of former Speaker
Crisp, of the House Of Representatives
has received telegram from Champ
Clark, Speaker-to-be of the House, Of
fering him the place of House par
Humanitarian and clerk TO the Speaker.
Judge Crisp accepted, and was instruct
ed to report in Washington March q
for duty.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
OLD BRICKS FOR SALE.

We have 100000 first-class old
bricks at the wooden mills site.
These bricks have to be taken OF
the walls by purchasers. IS per
thousand; sold In quantities OF no
less than one thousand.
Washington Wooden Mills.
lmar2- 7tsf2Seod-5t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11

JACK FOR SALE or EXCHANGE.
Black Spanish Jack o. X. for
sale or exchange. Write me what
you have. Address for 30 days,
Kennon, Orange. Va.
Route 2
lmar1 LA
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11

For rp-to date, neat stationary send
your orders to The Free Lance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-11
RooNE COUNTY SEED CORN

lnar1i-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-27
"Tickled to Dedfb.'
Says johnson

Thomas J. Lynch, president OF the Ma
tlonaI LEAGUE. said after the game:
1.-THE Giants were outpIayed to-day
The Athletics deserved their victory be-
cause they played better ball, but this
short series does not prove they are su'
peror TO the Giants. The Athletics had
the breaks In the luck and by taking
full advantage swept the Giants Of their
feet"
Byron Bancroft Johnson. president OF
the American League, said: ~ am
tickIed to death. Aside from that
can say nothing. excepting that ! be-
Ileve the best team won. The Giants
have great team, but they were out
cIayed by the Athletics. Connie Mack
and his men upheld nobIy the prestige
OF the American League"
Garry" Hermann, chairman Of the
National Commission, said: Tho Attn
IetIcs deserved to win. II was great
serles-one Of the best ever played from
every viewpoint, athietlcally and flnan-
cialIy. Connie Mack and his Athletics
are to be congratulated on their success
az are also McGraW and his Giants on
their gracsfulness In accepting defeat"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-27
GOOD WORK! GOOD WORKT'
So Owner Of Athletics Gives
Thanks 70 Connie Mack

Philadelphia, oct. 2e.-Benjamin f. shibe.
chief owner Of the Athletics. was one of
the first to congratulate Connie" Mack
when he stepped off the field at the con-
clusion Of the game which brought the sec
ond worlds championship TO the home cruz.
Mr.. Shibe was so happy that all he could
say was, Good work, Connie, Good work.
Mack appeared to be his usual calm tclf.
and beamed on all who had an opportunity
to shake his hand. 1t was a good fight"
said Connie. There was never any time.
though, when I had any doubt as 10 the
final outcome l felt before the series began
that We had the better team. and the
games just increased my faith in our play
ers.
TOO much credit cannot be given my
men for their great work. They deserve
all the good things that are coming 10
them. They went into the series with one
of our best players, McInnis, on the injured
list but it is one Of the happlest recollec-
tons Of the series that Harry Davis
jumped into the breach at short notice and
gave an exhibition o; playing at first base
which no player could surpass."
Up in the tower Office Of the club Mack
was receiving the congratulations Of friends
and club officials. Suddenly the door swung
open, and Chrsty Mathewson, still the
| idol of Broadway, who twice was beaten
in the series, stood in the doorway. Smil-
| ing, he approached Mack aud extended his
hand.
Il congratulate you and your team" he
said. You beat Us fairly and squarely.'
The true craftsmanship touched the lead
er Of the Athletics. Macks voice was
husky as he grasped Christy's hand and
his reply was unheard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-27

deep centre Collins was easy for Doyle
and Merkle. while Baker struck out.
NINTH INNING-The Giants died fight
Ing. or Charley Herzog did With Merkle
out on a fly to Barry the New York third
baseman singled TO centre, went on TO sec
ond when Oldring juggled the ball. took
third on a Wild pitch and scored as Col
ms throw. Blsfcher cut at frst Then Cap
tain Davis OF the Athletics did a graceful
thing by resignng his place at the initial
sack to "Stuffy" McInnis, who was unable
to play in the series on account of an IN
Jury to his wrist. AS It happened, NC
Innis made the last play Of the game, as
sisted by Baker, on Wilson's grounder, and
with his face beaming he tossed the ball
10 Bender, It's rightful owner.
(THE END
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-27
COBB MAY JOIN YANKEES
SO Dame Rumor Has It Over in
the City of Great JOY.
IBy Teleeraph to TIE tribune. ]

Philadelphia, oct. 26-Tyrus Raymond
Cobb. generally considered the greatest
natural baseball player Of the day, may he
seen in the uniform of the New York
Yankees next season. Cobb's contract with
the Detroit team expires this year and
Ban johnson. president OF the American
League, is said to be interested in sending
Cobb to New York for the sake of draw
ing card.
Following the game to-day Hughey Jen-
nings, manager Of the Tigers, and Johnson
held conference. the subject of which, 1t
is understood, had 10 do with the transfer
of Cobb from Detroit to New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-27
Harvard TENNIS TITLE WON

Cambridge, Mass, oct. &C. F. Gard
ner jr., OF Boston. won the lawn tennis
championship Of Harvard University to-
day by defeating c. s. Cutting. Of New
York, 6-4. 81, 6-4. 81. 60. Gardner
who is the intercollegiate title holder in
lawn tennis singles. is IN the School Of
Business Administration. cutting is in the
class of 70