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IJURRENT COMMENTS! Miss Elsie Welford is in Washington. : Kaufman, the jeweler, for watches. Mr. bml Mrs. J. A. WilKiughby. of Spotsylvania, were here Friday. Select your Xmaa gifts at Kaufman s MissMollieCarterdied.it her heim in Bowling Green Friday night. Kaufman, the j??w.?ler. f?'r tine jew- ( elry. Miss Huttie Kaufman has returned ' fro-n a visit to Manda m Washington. Diamon.l rings ut Kaufman'*, the jeweler. Miss Lfc-riS Kikennhle is visiting friends ?it Re?l Springs, N. C. Clocks tad silverware at Kaufman's, the jeweler. Mr. Larkin Willis. Sr.. of lAKUst Dala, is B guest of Mr. M. G. Willis. Buy all your jewelry wants from Kaufman, the jeweler. Misses Lena Harrison Bad Page Wal? ler left Friday for a trip to Baltimore. Want a good ?ratea and one that will keep correct time ami last you a life time'.' Ju>t take a BJHMB at our im? mense st?.ck. We can supply you Prices to suit your purse at S. S. Kauf? man's, the jeweler. Mr. p. Y. D. Oacnray, ?rifa and daughters were in Washington Friday. When you buy "Gold Medal" tlour from W. L Brannan y??u are buying it from the mills' ugent; you therefore save Bkanaj. Sacks 12?.'.. Me., fl.68, $;>.;? and barrels ?K ?'??">. "Gold Meilal" tlour is the best flour mille?! m America. Try it and see for yourself. * Mrs. J. B. Bowers and son. of Rich? mond, are visiting Miss Nannie G. Willis. Watches, diamonds, jewelry, silver? ware, novelties of every ?iescription at Kaufman. Um jewel? r. You g?-t the best and pay lana. Miss Mary Kastburn left Wsdbaadaj for Bridgeport. Conn., U. visit her un? cle. Dr. B. W. White. Buy your watch with B reliable guar? antee. The Noms Jewelry Store. Mrs. JohnC. Russell, of Louisville. Kentucky, ??.?pending B week with her parents. Mr. ami Mrs. W. D. Scott. Remember your friends this Christ mas with a beautifully tinished p-boto graph of yourself or family. The 1 Gallery is the place to have it made. Don't delay. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Babbitt, of Pennsylvania, are guests of their daughter, Mrs. Lesin- McWhorter. We are ready for you. early awaiting the opportunity to put you in uiuch with all the lati-st and b;lst quality Christmas gifts. Norria Reliable Store. Messrs. A. Willis R?>?K-rts?i!i of Buena Vista, and R. H. Willis, i?f Ri>anok?>. are visiting Mr. M. G. Willis, Jr. "Beavers.'" Beaver hats are fa-*?h ion's fads now, and so great is the de? mand that the makers cannot supply; yet at J??nes' you lind them in the "Continental." tiie "Hudson ?Fulton," the "Albany." the "l.yndhurst." and other fashionable aaaVMaV Jones' mil? linery is always splendidly millinereil. Miss Blanche Thomas, who has ty? phoid fever, has so far recovered that she left Mary Washington Hospital Friday. Big lot of new millinery opened this wtsek, new shapes, new ribbons, new plumes. Don't buy a beaver until you see Ixiwery's. Miss Minnie C. Henderson has re? turned from Roanoke, Va., where she has been visiting her sister, Mrs. John Hilleary. Mrs. D. E. Smith & Co. have sold the Rusin turbin, but they have lots of hats just as stylish and pretty, and are ready to take orders on any hat Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Browne, of Washington, who have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Wallace, of Staf fonl, have returned. Something appropriate for every per? son can be secure?! from the large and complete stock of new goods just re? ceived for Christmas at tempting prices. The Norris Reliable Store. Clerk F.C.S. Hunter.of King George, was in the city Saturday and went to Washington to see the Virginia-George? town game. Mr. W. K. Goolrick and Misses Sallie Carter and Flora Mason went to Wash? ington Saturday to see the Virginia Georgetown football game. Hon. C. Richelieu Coleman, delegate elect to House of Delegates from fted ericksburg and Spotsylvania, was here Saturday. He received the congratula? tions of many of his friends. Miss Margaret Ferguson, daughter of the late Rev. S. G. Ferguson, former pastor of the Methodist church in this city, died a few days ago at the home of lier sister at Berry ville, aged )!* years. Mr. C. B.Carmicnael.of Philadelphia, is here visiting his sisters. Dr. R. C. Carmichael.of Washington, spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. Jencie F. Monroe was taken to the Mary Washington Hospital Satur? day afternoon in a very critical condi? tion. Hundreds of elegant coat suits and cloaks to make your selection from. This store has never before shown such a great variety of styles,colors, ai such a wide range of prices. Come now and make your selection. The T. N. Brent Store. Mr. W. H. Hurkamp left on Sunday's boat for a business trip to Urbanna. Mrs. C. B. Durrett, of Spotsylvania, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Sisson, in Alexandria. BIG FIRE AT KILMARNOCK Fire Saturday night destroyed the storehouse, large stock of goods, hotel and livery of Eubank Brothers, at Kil marnock, Lancaster county, entailing a loas of about $35,000. it is reported that there is no insurance. The origin of tiie fire is not known. SUCCESSFUL HUNTING Mr. C. O'Conor Goolrick and Dr. G. Blight Harrison return?*! Saturday morning from near Sharp's wharf, where they have been hunting for a week. They killed tr_ birds and 10 rabbits. EDUCATIONAL MEETING Successful Teachers' Institute at Spot? sylvania C. H. The pr?>giam of tin? educational meet? ing at Spotaybrania C, IL, Nov. nth and 12th, as noted in The Free Lance, was earned out on the above dates. The uttenilanee on the first day whs disappointing, though great Interest was evince?! in the addresses by all preeant Supt. Jas. Ashby in his remarks i showed in a clear manner the school ' cotnlitions as they now are, and BOg gaatad many practicable remeilies most ' ?portant of all, the very grouml work of school improvement, an increase of funds by local taxation. He showed that where the State paid ?me dollar for the support of the schools ol Spot sylvania e?>uiity, the county paid only BBC, closing with a special talk to the teachers. Mr. E. H. Russell then gave one of his forceful am! ?ppssling talks on g?-n eral Bcbool tnattors. In the afteraooa s most Interesting and helpful a?l?lress was delivered by Mr. K. C. Stearnes, secretary of the State Boanl of Education. In this ad? dress Mr. SteariK's gave his audience n graphic account of a visit which he bad recently made to the country schools of Nebraska, and show?'?l what w??nderftil improvement had been maile in the rural schools of a certain county uml?-r a la?!> superintendent, though condl tions there ?far? very similar to thoM in Spotaylvania county. The forenoon of th?.? second ?lay. the attcmlance iiikhi which ha?! been con? siderably augmented, was occupied by able ami instructive addresses from Mr. R. L. Blanton. ?ditor of The Virginia Journal of Education, and Dr. Ifilledge, from the State 1-Vmalo Normal School at Farim ilk?. It has nev?-r been the writer's privilege to listen tomore help fui an! able educational discourse. In the afternoon are bad Mr. T. 0. Sundy, of Burkevillo, \'a.. State agent of Agriculture, who spoke and answer? ed the numerous ojUCStiona tired at him by the audience for nearly two hours. It was certainly the BftOSt practical talk an?! calculated to do more real good to the farming Interest? than anything ever ln-ar?! in the county. Mr. Russell cloaad with one of the most powerful appeals for better schools that could poaaibly be made by anyone, after which Supt. Ashby re? organised the County Teachers' Asso? ciation, am! delegates were elected to represent the association at ?M Rich mon?! meeting ?luring Thanksgiving week. It is hoped and expected that much gootl may result from this meeting. ACCIDENTALLY SHOT WHILE HUNTING Police Justice Henry Dannehl was out hunting Saturday, on W. D. Mills' farm, in Six.tsylvania. with levara! bays of his family, Mr.M. PoatSS and younger brother. tira IVatcs. Mr. D. bagjged three rabbits an?! a bird, an?! was returning home wlu'ii a ?roodcock flew up ami Mr. Dan? nehl shot as the bin! was about BO alight, lira 1'oates stepped from be? hind a bush, came within the range of the scattered shot am! received s aoxen or more in both legs from knee to toe. He waa brought to Freilericksburg and Dr. S. L Scott examined him. It was found that he was painfully but not seriously hurt. He was taken back i?i Ins home on the Mills farm ami is doing well. STRICKEN DEAD Capt. .lames Moor??, of Orange, ?'?" years old, claim agent for the Southern Railway, was stricken with apoplexy Sunday while at Culpeper awaiting the arrival of a train, and die?l instantly. He was a Confe?terate veteran, hav? ing served through the war with the llontpelier Guards of the Pith Gen. A.}'. Hill's Regiment. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Andrews, of Spotsylvania, and two ?laughters. His home is one of the handsomest near Orange and he was one of the l?est kmiwn and popular men of the county. The body was taken to Orange and funeral held Tuesday. CHILD'S LEG AMPUTATED M M Maude Allison, 11 years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Al? lison, Jr., was operated on at the Mary Washington Hospital Sunday by Dr. Sheltor, Horsley, of Richmond, and Dr. Sidney L. Scott, of this city. She was suffering from an injured bone in her leg which necessitated amputation just above the knee. The patient is a bright little girl, and she ami her parents have great sympathy. She is doing nicely since the operation. NOTICE To the taxpayers of Courtland Dis? trict, Spotsylvania county: I will be at Leavell's, Monday, Nov. 22; Massaponax, Wednesday, Nov. 24; Spotsylvania. Friday, Nov. 26; Summit, Tuesday. Nov. 30, and Fredericksburg, at Lee J. Graves' office, from 11 a. m. to S p. m. Saturday, Nov. 20, anil Sat? urday, Nov. 27, to receive taxes for 1909. Fred L. Frazer. Deputy Treasurer. InovltMs BOY INJURED BY SAW Mr. W. F. Sullivan's 11 year old son a few days ago got his hand torn up and one of his finger? cut off by the bolting saw at his.sawmill. Ho was at? tended by Dr. W. J. Crittonden. MILES FOR SALE Having sold my farm, I will offer for sale ?heap six heat! of large, good, young work mules and one three year old well bred, young mare, all of which can lx> seen on my farm at Belmont, Spotsylvania county, Va. Mrs. B. F. Graves, Islt Belmont, Va. ANTI-CANT RUMMAGE SALE The Anti-Can't Bible Class of the Methodist Sunday School will hold a rummage sale in the Enterprise Build? ing Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18, 19, 20. Bargains can !>e se? cured. Inl.l-3t-snlti The Studebaker is built for the man who wants a good wagon. Likely you will not buy a wagon often, then buy the best Call for a Studebaker Alma nac for 1910. Decker & Alricb. MANY PEOPLE TURNED AWAY Big Crowd Witnessed "The Flower of 1 tic Ranch" FIRST-CLASS AND HIGHLY ENJOYED One of the lust shows which lias \ is iteil the city this |??MOB whs "The Flower nt' the Ranch," a Western niu sieal comedy, presento?! at the Opera House Friday night Than were 10 people in the cast, '_V> of vhom w?re Birla, They travel in two private cars, in which the? sleep anil take their meals. The company is perfectly drilled and there was not a moment of the en tertainment that the audience was not pleased. The scenes lire Laid in the far Wist and idealistic personations are mad? of tin' cowboy, the ranch, the Kastern school inarm, the sherilf, the treacherous Mexican, &C Miss Nellie Walters, as "Little Flower," a Call turnia Bod, with .less Harris, us Skiv? ers, a tenderfoot, were inimitable ami th?:r acting, singing ami jok?'s kept the audience in a roar of laughter. They were repeatedl] recalled. Miss Dien James, as Margaret Merrmi.the school inarm, has a tin?- voie?? and she pleased the audience with her singing and that of her well drill.'?! chorus c.irls. .lohn K. Frank, M Jack Farnum, 0? the Big Horn Ranch, ha* a ?."?..I \oice. The company ..as somewhat Bt a dis advantage on Bceoonl of th?' contracted ?tage. Over a hundred people were tornad away when the boa of?ee a u cloaed and the bouae full. A show like this will always till the Open lions?'. FETED IN PITTSBURG Mrs. Frank Slocum rave ? daintily appointed luncheon in the gold room of McCreery's yeaterday ai a compliment to Mrs. ?;. li. Roberta, Jr. or Rich? mond, Va, and Miss Alke Gray Cole, of Pi*ederickaburg, the gueata of lira, Walter G. Miller. Covers ?rere laid for eight, and the centet: the table consisted of yellow chrysan? themum?, A theater party at the Grand followed the luncheon. Tins evening Mrs. Frank II. Rea, of North Negley avenue, will give a dinner of 11 co\ors for the visitors, followed by an evening of entertainment, ami tomor row afternoon Mrs. Rea gives an auto mo!.idle party to the 1'ark Place Hotel, Se wick ley, where .*he will behoal a luncheon fur them. Mrs. Miller has cards out for a bridge next Monday in honor of her gueata. Pittaburg ?>!?* patch, Wednesday. DEATH IN CAROLINE Mr. James Mrl'auley died at hi* home at Bowling Oreen Friday evening m the 84th year of his age. He was born m StalTord county and went to Caroline early m life, where he residid Up to the time of Ins death. 11?' was a Confederate soldier, member of Com? pany P, Thirtieth Virginia Regiment li?- is survived by his ?/?fe, who before hrr marriage was Miss Jennie Ander? son; one son. Hunter McCauley, of Norfolk, and a daughter, Miss Annie McCauley, of Bowling green. The funeral and interment took place Saturday in Lakewood Cemetery. Ser \ ice* conduct l bj Rev. s. II. Ehlei -. of Aahland. PAYMENT ENJOINED In the Supreme Court yesterday, Jus? tice Barnard enjoined Thomas Lee M - Ohmn, United State* treasurer, from paying to F. .1. Oartnght tB.108.9t> on a i-ontraet for the repairing of a sewer in this city. The Southern Surety Com panv petitioned the court on the ground that Cartrighl had not settled for the work done under the contract, and as it is on his bond, is responsible for pay ment. Attorneys I'ennehaker, Oarust - represented th?' surety Com? pany. Washington l'ost, Saturday. FREDERICKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL LOST TO ASHLAND The Aahland High Schi?ol Friday at Aahland defeated riederickaburg nigh School by a score of 24 to 0, W. Mid yette, for Artillan.1.kicked all four goals. rrederickaburg's fullhack plaj beat name for the visitors. NEW BUILDING ALMOST COMPLETED The office building of Mr. .1. W. Mas? ters on Mam street hi about completed and he will move :n ifl a short time. It is of brick, Mb(S2 feet, two stories hi^h ami is a commodious building. Mr. F. o. H?'t!m was th?' contractor. APPOINTED DELEGATE Gov, Swanson has appointed Mr. <'. 0' Conor Goolrick, of this city, a dele? gate to the Deeper Waterwi : vention, which meets in Norfolk Nov. j 17th. GOOD CORN SHUCKING ! | Mr, 0. o. Trigger i* the bo? com i ihoeker. He shucked ??2 barreta In ">l I hours on John Curtis* farm in King : George. This hi 11 barrels in a day of m i hours each, OSYTER FREAK Mr. T. ?. UatclifTe brought up from i Curritoman river a cluster of H0 large I oysters, which had formed on the bot ! torn of an ?r?>n skillet. The oyster? are alxiut two yean old and measure about 1 four inches. MR. J. H. SWIFT MARRIED Mr. J. 11. Swift, of Granit? springs, father of Hon. ('. K. Swift, of this city, was married several days ago to : Mrs. Hunter Wright, nee Kishpaugh, formerly of this city. WED IN WASHINGTON Ooorge Johnson, of King George county, and Miss Rose I,ottomore, of Washington, were married in the latter city by liev. Aquila Sayles. SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT The ladies of Trinity church made nearly 9100 at their annual supper in the Enterprise Building Friday night. The Conway, Gordon & Garnett ...NATIONAL BANK... PREDCRICKSBURG, VA. D1P06IT8 Solicited. Negotiable Papeb Discounted All ?orrespondentje promptly answered in sealed envelop? Handsome lithographed sheek books presented to each customer. MerthantV business sards placed on their check?. m Bank Open From 0 A M. to4 P.M.* ESSEX CATTLE They Bring Record Price-Raised by Mr. J. ft C. Beverley. Bevitasa Head Averaged Ninety-one Dollars. Hon. J. II. O. Itovorley, of Chance, Essex county, has always claimed that a* food Stock and ?is line crops can li?' raised in the Kappahannock Valley as In any part of Hie country. This is verified so far as cattle are concerned by the following communica? tion from Mr. Beverley and th?? accom? panying sales account, which we pub hsh as an encouragement to the farmers in this part of the State. Chance, Va., Nov. 11th. 1909. To The Free I.anee: I enclos?' account of sales of 17 bead of cattle. I thought this might be of interest to the farmers of the Kappa bannock Valley, in showing what our section can do in raising and fattening beef cattle. These cattle wer?- till :; ?ear old grade ihoti horns. The loi consisted of 1 ! steers and I ?payed heifers. 61-2 cents per pound is the highest market quotation for any ?rattle in Baltimore this season, hence these cattle brought more than 1 J cent per Hi. above the highest price of the war. Tbeae cattle were bred,born ami grown on my Eases farm. They wen? not the top of a big lot, Laving the tad end at home, bul my entire crop of :t year olds, good, bad and indifferent This makes the result the more gratifying. The rattle netted about 991.00 per head. J. II. o Beveriey. Baltimore, November 8, 1909. ? Houseman. Sold account Mr. J. II. o Beverley. 11 head of cattle. Number. Weight Price. 17 22975 r 11619 ffl Chargea ? ( bmmisawn . f 17 oo Vardagi' and feed. Driving. :: oo Freight . :ii m 7:( 2.'. $1546 Is W ?? congratulate you in having these rattle, as they certainly were Une. NEWS ITEMS FROM SCRIBBLER Stair?.rd O H.. Va, Nov. IJth, 1909. "fis Indian .summer in th,' land, and all nature rejoices. Judge Mason has appointed Mr. R. I.ee Ford gam?' Warden for Aipiia district. The board of supervisor? will meet Monday, Nov. 22nd. Mr. Hugh Ad?e was a visitor at the (li-rk's ofnee yesterday. Mr. 0. Newman Knight,who bal been ill with fever, il out again, much to the delight of hi? many friends. Mr. Willie England, of the l?urg, ad? dressed the Odd reilows hen last Wednesday night. The State Reformatory for colored youth has been heard from and will send for llathea linker, colored, n confined in jail, in the near future. Tin' protracted meeting ?till continuel at RegesterchapeL It is estimated there have been about 20 eon\ arta Mr. t'lias. W. Jones, of (rest neigh? borhood, has fever, and is being ed by Hr. Hill. Dr. F. M. Sneed and Mr. I:. A. Moncure have gone to Lancaster eounty on a hunt of several days. Mr. J. M. Stevens, of Brooke, ?Id his farm (the old Harnes property) to Mr. John Adey, of Ash land. Though baldheaded,John generally get! then1. Mr. John 1!. Fritter has been en gaged lately in delivering 'Jo barrels of corn ni'ar here at $4.00 par barre' which is a good price. Hy the way,this John has ac(|uir?-d quite a reputation as a tighter recently. A young man residing near here had occasion to run another young man On who was going home with his girl one night recently. After peifttfUUBg that ! returning for nil girl, he dis ! she had likewise departed. I?ick Baker, colored, who hi the eldest ?on of Tom, eltbo 11 years of age, has not one tooth in his mouth. The q for Hick is "to gum or not to gum." There lies the matter of satisfying the inner man. Miss Blanche Nelson has such a larg?' school her?- that sh?? can hardly get through with her dul Ju.s*. one and one-third month? fron, tins date the days will be at their short? -t. and "Old Sol" will swing around and start In his Northern journey again, unless he should come into contact with the comet ?aid t?i be whirling through space. Then 'tis pos? sible there might be a clash of worlds, -lung still continues in A'juia Creek, and many are caught by local anglers. This year ha.s witnessed more . without the Dabei man having to draw on their own and impose 00 the imagination of others, than is evi t remembered by the oldest inhabitant. Mr. I Jimmy Hallaban, who works for Mr. Elliott Snellinga at the saw mill of Mr. Geo. Armstrong, having the good fortune to catch a "??ossum up I simmtin tree" recently, carried it to the mill. The next day "Dimmy" slaughtered his "i?ossum" ami cooked it when some of the l>oys went to aid him to get away with it. They found the animal non est, iJimmy claiming some one had stolen it, but from the grease around "Dimmy's" mouth tic eluded hi had ??iten the who!?' possum. Dimmy thinks? "That poke-berry joke, and fat I* plenty good enough for a young Democrat " THE LEE-LEWIS FACTION IN LANCASTER Flection f(.r new county committee was warmly contested, the Lewis-Down? ing faction winning hut one of the three districts-Mantua?T. J. Downing, J. H. I'avenport, W. J. Harkeran.l W. T. Marsh being the successful ones. In White Stone and White Chapel districts friends of Fee and (iirlett won out in White Stone by about 170 majority and in White Chapel by 2a. The names if the committee for White Stone are J. F. Bellow?, F. G. New-bill, G. R. Dunton and T. 0. Smither. In White Chapel, !.. D. Stoneham, W. J. Haynie W. Collin Chilton and W. F. Hryant. Virginia Citizen. WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT November. 1909. T?'tn| erature. .St- ?i w ? . _- a 5 ? 7 0 i* "5 ?> ?? ?L ? as ?-. v u be 1* a-- -n <-? c ? o -c?*- a c -a o as ?J o o ??_ 7 bV W Cloudy H 71 47 Ft. Cloudy il m 49 Cloudy .HT 10 99 i? Clear 11 71 ? Clear 12 ft ? Clear 13 69 42 Clear Fight showers on the 9th. MONEY TO LOAN In sums of $.100 and upwards, real estate security. Apply to Chichegter & Chichester, attorney?. I? tf NOTICE TO HUNTERS No hunting or trespassing allowed on my property in Spotsylvania. nov4-lm 0, H. Hudgins. SALESMAN WANTED To look after our interest in Spotsyl? vania and adjacent counties. Salary or commission. Address Lincoln Oil Co., Cleveland, 0. lit METHODIST CONFERENCE Report Will be Offered Urging "Dry" State. DELEGATES ELECTED, ETC., ETC. A resolution requesting the Anttaa limn League of Virgin.? to preeenl to the general assembly a bill giving the Miters ?if the Sin!?' the ritfht to ?nil fur a rote upon State-wide prohibition m n l patting tin- conference on record m favoring the passagaof soeh s bill lal included in the report of the temper- I ?nee committee 01 the Virginia M<-tii odist conf?rence bI Newport News. This report was nuns public, but probably will nut be lubmitted t'i the conference for action before Monday. Beside? this resolution then-port con? tain? other?, Betting Forth that legalised Hojuor traffic is a "community. State, ami national sin;" declaring thai law enforcement is as important as law enactment; oiging pastors ami teachers in preach ami teach thai drunkenness is a crime; Indoraing tin- w?>rk of the Antisaloori League, and deploring the attitude >>f "thoae newspaper? of the Stall-, ??specially thOOB among the daily papan, which minimisa and belittle the good effect? "f prohibition laws si i ad vocate the legalised laloon on the ground that the prohibitory laa nut in- enforced, " A memorial, reviving the old question of dividing the Virginia conference m i?? twu organisations, was submitte?! \<\ I. W. Bledsoe ami .1 II. Am was referred to the committee "n memorials. The proposition may pro voke considerable diacuaaion, The following delegate? to the general conference, whieh meets at Asheville, N. C. next May, wer? elected: B, I-. ;?. Kp Fimond; W. A. Chris? tian, Richmond; W. J.Young. Danville; R, II. Bennett, Lynchburg;.). ?'. Reed, Petersburg. Lay Delegates -John P. Branch, Richmond; W. W. Vicar, Nor? folk, ami II. F. Barrow, Farmville. Seven young ministen were admitted to full ciiiiiiectiur, with tl.onference, Bishop Morrison made a notable de? liverance t?> tic- ??inference Of) the suli j.'i-t .if th.' lack of orthodoxy on the part ?if preacher?. He said mom men ?_:?? into the ministry ami feed their fatn liies nut nf the proeeedi thereof, but stand in tin' pulpit ami poison the ?if the people against the teachii the ? burea, H? mid it ?rould be a happy day f??r the Southern Methodist church when thc-e nier, got nut ?if It; that arhen a preacher no longer believes i 'hnst la .1.-. in?, except as all other men are divine, be is no longer a Methodist preacher, and the conference ihoold bold him In ncrnuiit. VIRGINIA NEWS (has II. Sanford has been appointed iter at Chiltons, Weatm?reland county. According t.? estimates the Richmond of the Taft celebration ?ras Universitj of Virginia defeated Georgetown Saturday at Washington, Sc.ir?' 21 t?> 0. Episcopal High School eleven swamp ad Woodberrj Forest Saturday at Alex andria. Score 26 to ?. A woman was found dead m a hotel at Hartford, Connecticut. She ia be? lieved tu i?- Blanche Ferguson, of Longiey, Virginia. The man, her com paniuii, win) is almost dead, la F. J. Reid, of Washington. JodgeWitt, ?>f the Richmond <<>r poration Court, refused to grant bad to .1. ('. Conway, the man who shot am! killed R. K. Torrenee about a month ago. Conway had bean ranee's wife at various places. Gov. Swanaon went t?> Washington Monday to consult Secretary of war regarding sito for the Virginia monu? ment at Gettysburg, It is believed Mr. Dickinson will consent to _M of the gr?>iin?l picked out by the eoeamittae. ???il was thrown into a fev??r at midnight on Friday, arhen the fiivbells ?rere rung and s mol? fonned at th?' railroad station to intercept the sheriff, who bad m ins charge a negro, Clifton Breckenrkige, who bad made r attempts to eonunit saaaalt o?i a whits girl child. The ?mpt'easioo ?ma that the sherilf would attempt to spirit the man away mi the midnight train and the mob was on hand to inflict swift death on the negro had h? appeared. The sheriff outwitted the mob, bid ins' man and baffled the crowd. The alter-1 iff declares tin- man will be in i-ourt when necessary. The peopl?- of the city are considerably ?rrought up over the affair. The chilil ?s not believed to Im- hurt seriously. MARRIAGES .lohn Johnson and Miss Betis Peyton] Rogers, both of orange, wars married at 1'i'lham, N. C, a few days ago, The marriage of M;ss Mary IAHiirt?? Rice, daughter of Samuel B, Ki?-<-, to Weldon Clay Blanton. was celebrated, Wednesday in Duncan Memorial church, ! iiid. A doable wedding took plaee at the Baptist parBonage, KUmarnock, Nov. I Bth, when Christopher Davis and Miss Eva M. Marshall and Harvej F. Mar? shall and Miss Harriet I.. Gardner ware married by Rev. P. W. Claybrook. Judge ami Mr- I!. R. WeUfocd have issued Invitations for the wedding of their daughter, Misa Sue Saddon Talla ferro WeUford, to Dr. I. R. Marshall,; Nov. 2'.' at i'liii) o'clock in First Presby? terian church, in Richmond. Dr. Mar shall and his bride will resii] ? in Rich? mond. St. Paul's Kpiscopal church at Rac? coon Kor?l was the aceta? of a beautiful wedding when Mr. ami Mrs. C. M. Pannill gave in marriage their daugh? ter. Miss Alice, to Mr. (liarles H. Jones, Jr., on Wednesday afternoon at .1 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Ware officiating. The mai?l of honor was Miss Mary Pan? nill, best man Mr. John Jones, of Cul? peper. The otlu-r attendants were Misses Delia Pannill and Kmma Jones, Messrs. P. 1!. Henahaw and Garrett Waugh. DEATHS Joe English, ex-Confederate, die?) last week at his home in Westmoreland county. He left a widow, three sons and four daughters. Mrs. N. G. T?te, of near Brandy, Culpeper county.died Friday of Bright'? disease at the home of her sister, Mrs. F. M. Gilkerson, at Culpeper. Jas. C. Mercer, of Middlesex county, died at his home Nov. 7th. He was a Confederate soldier. He is survived by his wife and several children. COSTS $800 TO BE CANDIDATE The Democratic committee for Fourth Congressional District has decided to hold a Democratic primary Jan.25,1910, to nominate a candidate to succeed the late F. It. Lassitcr as Congressman. All carrrhaJates will lie required to file their names with district chairman on or before Nov. 24. The assessment for candidates was fixed at $800 each. TO FILL LASSITER'S SEAT Gov. Swanaon has named March 8 as the date for electing in the Fourth dis? trict a successor to the late Congress? man F. R. Lassiter. The primary is to be held January 25. Chancellor Mahes The Price! Spring' Fanning' 1909 An??*rl,-ttr, Win- IV..? lug, fr?.m 2ti... fjfj IneheH high; Barbed Wire and Staples, Superior Dlec Drille, Drag and Spring I ?.?.th HurrowH, The Beat Manure Spreader?, The Beet Qaeollne Englnas, 2 to 30 Horee I <?wer;N?iw Mills, Furmera'FH.md Cru Drills, with and without fertiliser attachment*! the Moet Im prored I .ream Bapaxatom, all hIw-h; Hand and Horse and Itid'ng Cultlrators, Farm Wagons, Cairlaiwe. Buggies, and other Vehicle,?, Tar Hoofing Paper and Caps, Oliver Chilled Plows, Farmers' Friend Plows ? nurimthalns. Well BueketP, S'liaile?, Hws, and other Farming Implement? bought for cash In larve qnantlUiaaod ommm? m* Ibe ?--rj l?,-??. cash prie? REMEMBER THE NAME AND PLACE M. S. Chancellor FARMERS' SUPPLY STORE, Commerce Street. If New York, if Philadelphia, if Baltimore, if Washington Buys Ladies' and Misses' Tailored Suits, Coats and Shirts Prom the samo manufacturen and get the Mme stock numbers that C. W. JONES buys and at the same time, then why arc not Jones' styles just as new aa the same styles arc in any of the above cities? Jones Sells Them at Less Prices and Gives fit? tings f REC of CHARGE Why take the money you make in Fredericksburg away ?and spend it in other cities, paying more for yonr goods? C W. JONES. Indisputable Argument Gold Medal Flour makes the most beautiful light bread and rolls possible to make out of flour. For Cakes and Pastry. "Gold Medal" Flour is incomparable. For general baking purposes there is im> flour just as good. One bbl. of "Gold Medal" Flour yields 40 pounds of bread more than one bbl. of any other kind. Therefore, "Gold Medal" Flour is the best, the most economical and cheapest flour on earth. We an- Fredericksburg agents fur this brand of flour and have a Irish lot in today. Price the Bag of 12 lbs. 42c. The Bbl. $6.66. Every Barrel. Every Bag, Every Dust GUARANTEED W- Xaj. BiR;^..isr.isr.^?iQ". ggSg^s-s-ss^-M-?-^ They Come Back Because They Get Value. It is an easy matter to explain why the man who buys an overcoat or suit from us one season always comes back the next. He Gets "ALCO SYSTEM" Clothes That means he gets value. It's not the price that should attract you? consider the value. When we say our $15 suits are equal to any you buy elsewhere and for which you pay $20. In justice to yourself, stop in and examine the values. There is no obligation, but we know you'll not buy any other. Fall and Winter Suits and Overcoats $10 to $20. Larkin&Rodgers Men's Outfitters 822 Main Street. 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