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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
FOR THE CHILDREN
Eex Rolling at the white House.

In The Womans Home Companion
Walden Fawcett gives lively de-
scrlption of the children's egg rolling
carnival which takes place every year
in the presidents yard:
"The event OF the day, the climax
looked forward to by the older folks as
well as the Juvenile visitors, comes
when the president, who has from time
to time all day peeped out at the glad
gathering, steps out on the veranda OF
the White House and bows In greeting
TO the sea Of little upturned faces
Then as the band strikes up some pa
trlotlc air the youngsters all shout lus-
tlly and clap their hands and as likely
as not testify their appreciation I'm
some Of these unique, unconventional
ways so dear to the hearts Of youth
and which are prone 10 make the dig
nltary on the pOrtico laugh outright.
Mrs. Mckinley, whose love for the lit
lie ones is warm and earnest, usually
sits almost all day Easter Monday at
one Of the south windows Of the White
House watching with smiling interest
this gigantic frolic Of the romping
children. Usually number Of her
acquaintanccs spend the day with her,
sharing In the enjoyment Of the novel
spectacle.
THE one element OF seriousness
which characterlzes this great outing
you may discover ms you stroll down to
the little building which ordinarily
serves ms n central station for the po-
lIcemen who guard the White House
grounds. For this one day, however,
the watchmen's house is transformed
into an asylum for lost little folks.
Hither the big blue coated officers
bring the little tots who chance TO go
astray I'm the great medley Of humani-
ty. and here a nurse soothes and com
forts the tiny weeper until the ineylta-
bic anxious mother appears At the
last egg rolling festival there were p
lost children I'm the little habtation
Mt one time"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

Noemedy but Paine celery compound
has ever been recommended by ~ conspic
uously iair-minded body Of men aud
women. 1t occupies n clear field among
men of sound judgment in the cure oI
diseases arising from the tired or other
wise impaired nervous system.
There is no help so sure and so imme
diate IA one gets from the use oI
Paine's celery compound Detailed infor
nation Of innumerable cases of rhcuma
tism. neuralgia and dyspepsia, complete
" cured. has established this great invig
orator as the most valuable remedy
those run down in health can make us'
Of.
Paine's celery compound frees the body
Of vicious humors that have accumulated
during the winter, and are the cause 81
kidney and liver complaints. Only q
great remedy based ON n profound knowl
edge of these di seases could do the work
that Paine's celery compound isnow do
ing.
Better nutrition for the nerves, al
awaken appetite, purified blood. anc
complete assimilation Of the foOd-thes'
follow the faithful use Of Paine's celery
compound as surely as day follows night
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

Amos Rusic. az one time the greatest
pitcher I'm the country, has signed to
play with the Cincinnati team. Last
season Rusie did not play, but he
claims to have kept in good condition.
lie was released by New York last
season. His reason for not playing
was that his wife objected.
This year Rusie claims he Will be
better than ever In his life. He has
his old time speed and the wonderful
control that made him terror to bats
men.
Rusle will remain with the league,
but another great player and n heavy
hitter, one OF the leaders at the bat for
several seasons. Lajoie. will leave the
league to play with the Philadelphia
association. This Is one Of the latest
players TO desert the old league When
all the teams are announced, many an
old favorite will be found In new
clothes. New York will have hardly
any Of the public favorites Brooklyn,
however, is fortunate, as is Pittsburg.
These two teams win show the same
faces to the fans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
A Tiger story.

II not lnterfered with, the tiger will
generally run from rather than attack
man. A writer I'm The Field tells a
story OF how, having sent his guns and
luncheon on before him, his attention
was arrested by rustic I'm the jungle,
and, looking that way, he saw tiger,
crOuched low, coming rapidly toward
him. lie says: my first feeling was
one OF horror. for Il seemed all up
with me, the tiger being very close and
I'm rush. or course 1t was not me,
but the pony, that he wanted, but had
he knocked ont the latter his owR fears
OF finding man under him would
have made him maui me too. There
was but one thing TO be done-viZ, TO
put.a bold front on Il and try to fright
en- him, and therefore instantly
wheeled the ponys head directly to-
ward him, shouting at the same mo-
ment. The tiger stopped short and
stared at me. but he did not offer to
retreat. | then moved the pony to-
ward him. shouting loudly as | did so,
and the tiger then turned his tail TO
me. and, having retired about 30 yards,
he sat bolt upright on his launches
and stared ut me.
Il was naturally DESTROYS Of with
drawing from an interview so unpleas-
ant to me in my unarmed condition.
therefore rode straight I'm Mt the tiger,
waving my arm and sternly ordering
him of, and before reached him he
decided to move himself, this time
somewhat hastily and In marked con-
trast to his previous orderly not to say
dignifed retreat. and. having at last
routed him, lost no time in canterlng
over the remaining portion Of the jun
gle cart track to the highroad."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

winter and went back 10 England TO
straightcn out n little difficulty with
the |. c. A. and In the spring returned
and signed with Dave Shafer.
Michael was fairly successful during
the season Of 1891 and wound up with
a large sum OF money TO his credit I'M
der Skaters management.
The following year was disastrous
one for the Welsh midget. Michael
was still under Shafcr's control Me
Dunie defeated him soundly. and MI
chacIs actions so aroused Shafer's Ire
that ne resolved TO get even with
him II II took lifetime. Sbafer went
out west for two years. but he IL now
.on his way east TO obtain his revenge
1t is curious condition Of affairs
and fully illustrates the changes that
time has wrought. In the past SLATER
fought McDulIic with Michael and now
would dcfcnt Michael with McDuiIle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
Natural Cook stoves.

In New Zealand there is region
Astounding in hot springs, some OF
them of wonderful volume and each
differing from all the others In the ma
ture of its water. The natives use
these springs to cook their food, for
the water is so hot that vegetables,
eggs or meat placed therein are soon
ready for the table. The little Maoris,
or natives, delight to battle In the wa
ter after It has run down to a pool and
lost some of Its heat. The natives OF
the locality are very healthy, and 1t is
said the medicinal qualities Of the wa
Ter from the hot springs tend to keep
them so.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
unInne DecoratIona.

At bridesmaids luncheon held re-
Gently the decorations were unique and
effective and attracted special atten'
ton. The centerpiece Of the large
round table was low mass Of violets
and lilies Of the valley, from which
radlated ten white satin slippers filed
with the same flowers. The slippers
were genuine ones, ornamented with
bows of white ribbon, the ends OF
which bore the names Of the guests In
gold lettering. The toes pointed to the
different guests, and at the close OF the
affair each. girl carried of the white
clipper marked for her and on the'eyen-
ing of the wedding lung 1t after the
bride as she left her home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
The SPORTING WORLD
shafer After MIchaers Scalp.

"Any part OF a thousand" cry well
known to followers of racing In the
past, will again be heard, for old Dave
Shafcr is back In the game. The most
curious part Of his return Is that he Is
after Michaers scalp, and he intends to
get II with Eddie McDuffie, the old
rival Of Jimmy and himself.
Word has been received from Shafer
that he will not rest until he has driven
Michael To either the wall or the po-
MES. MS did McDufTic during 1898. He
has signed contracts with McDuilie.
The latter has his pacing outfit Mt
Charles River park, where he Is train
Ing for an active campaign behind mo-
tor tandems.
All who are familiar with paced rae
ing IN this country will remember that
Michael when he struck these shores In
the winter Of 1916 and lnauguraied the
style of racing which has proved so
popular was under the care OF Tom
Eek. lie had varying success that
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

Paines celery compound has acquired
it's tremendous reputation for making
people well by direct personal testimony
from men and women who have used 1t.
No testimonial has ever been published
for this great remedy that could not be
easily verified at first hand by any one
at all interested. Nothing has ever been
claimed for Paine = celery compound that
il has not accomplished in hundreds OF
cases.
For the guidance of thoughtful people
who recognize the need OF purifying the
blood and regulating the nerves in the
spring. the following letter to the pro
prietors Of Paine celery compound from
Secretary of State Berg of Minneapolis
will he of the utmost value in determin-
ing upon a trustworthy spring remedy
st. Paul, Mimi, Jan. !, 1901.
Dear Sirs
One can show no greater faith than by
taking a remedy for ones health. No
better testimonial of excellence can be
offered than the recommendation OF that
remedy to ones friends. | have taken
Paine's celery compound myself, and as
result heartily commend it to Others.
ALBERT BERG
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
The Best Remedy for Rheumatism
QUICK RELIEF FROM PAIN.


All who use Chamberlain's Pain Palm
for rheumatism are delighted with the
quick relief from pain which it affords.
When speaking of this Mr. ID. N. Sinks,
of Troy, Ohio, says: "SOme time ago
had severe attack ofrheumatism in my
arm and shoulder. tried numerous
remedies but got no relief until was
recommended by Messrs. Geo. +. Par.
sons & Co., druggist of this place, to try
ChamberIain's Pain Palm. They recon-
mended it so highly that | bought a
bottle. was soon relieved OF all pain.
have since recommended this liniment
to many of my friends, who agreed
with me that it is the best remedy for
muscular rheumatism in the market
For sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
Amnteur nIllInrd ChnmpIonshIp.


1t is probable that the next billiard
championship OF the Amateur Athletic
union will not be held under the au-
spices Of the KnlckerbOcker Athletic
club. New York. 1t Is likely to go to
Chicago. There Is feeling among the
athletic clubs OF Chicago that the game
OF billiards is popular enough to insure
encouragement to the club which VIII
undertake to hold the championship
tournament in a large hall This Is
what will be done In Chicago II the
national championships are allowed to
be held there. The tournament Is
wanted by clubs In other cities as we'll
Other cities have an Advantage over
New York. because the championship
has ALREADY been held there for two
years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
~,ra,ory TaylOr's European Tour.

1t is not going to be quite as prolIa'
BILE for "Major" Taylor in Europe as at
first reported. The colored man must
pay his own and his trainers expenses
while in Europe, where he will be fol
three months. He must ride eight
match races in Paris, London, Berlin,
Antwerp, Copenhagen and at other
points which the French people name,
Taylor win perhaps clear $1,000 out OF
the trip, but he has a salary from the
makers to add to this.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
The Best Blood Purifier.

The blood is constantly being purified
by the lungs, liver and kidneys. Keep
these organs in a healthy condition and
the bowels regular and you will have nc
need of a blood purifier. For this pur.
pose there is nothing equal to Chamber.
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, one
dose of them win doyou more good thar
a dollar bottle OF the best blood purifier
Price % cents. Samples free at M. M
Lewis's drug store. 81
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
My Temper.

My Temper.
have a little temper;
IT'S like my pony gray
Unless I watch II closely
II tries TO get away
And rear and kick and trample
On all who near it stand,
And so try 10 curb II
And hold It by the hand.
No good 10 use a snahie;
keep a tight curb rein
And speak to Il quite gently,
Yet sometimes all In vain.
II is 90 much the stronger
Il gets away from me,
But win be It's master
Some day, as you win seei
Caro- Atherton Duran.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
Caught a Dreadful Cold.

Marion Kooke, manager for t. M.
Thompson, a large importer OF fine mllli-
merry at 1868 Milwaukee Avenue, Chica-
90. says: During the late severe weather
/ caught dreadful cold which kept me
awake mt night and made me unit to at
tend my to work during the day. One OF
my milliners was taking Chamberiain's
Cough Remedy for a severe cold at that
time, which seemed to relieve her so
quickly that bought some for myself.
IL acted like magic and | began to inn
prove at once. | am now entirely well
and feel very pleased to acknowledged
its merits" For sale by M. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
p. McCracken, Bro. & Co.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
-GROCERs AND LIQUOR DEALERS.

GROCERS AND LIQUOR DEALERS.
Offer Ten Thousand Gallons PURE ny r ana
BOURBON WHISKI les, from the following
well known dlstilleries, Graft Co, OF OHIO
Boone County Distilling Co., OF Kentucky
Monticello Distillery, Of Maryland, aud w. Y.
Gray Of Pennsylvania.
Agents for Bergner 4 Engle's Lager Beer.
They also offer Staple and Fancy Groceries,
Agricultural Implements, Seeds, duano, and
Cement
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
LIQUORS, CIGARS, GROCERIES.

NILS - u hA OAILO0,
Commerce St., fredericksburg, w., keeps
the largest and most varied stock OF
Wines and Liquors in the city. She can
furnish you Whiskey ut prices from $1.4O
to 81 per gallon. Ii includes Star A,
Kentucky Rye, Live Oak, Lord Balti-
more, King Lear, Jefferson Co. Rye, Wig
wan, Indian Hill and many Others.
Wines OF every description. Apple
Brandy $3.50 to 81 per gallon. A full
line ofCigars and Tobacco, Groceries, etc.
MRS. j. +. MONROE,
313 Commerce St, Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
Spring Schedule.
Weems Steamboat 20,
BALTIMORE. FREDERICKSBURG AND
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER ROUTE.
NORFOLK AND RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER
ROUTE.

NORFOLK AND RAPPAHANNOCk RIVER
ROUTE.
ON and after Tuesday. March 26th steam
ers Richmond. Lancaster and Essex viii lea'e
Pier ,. Light street. Baltimore, every tues
day and Fridav at 1870 p. m. for FedericAs-
burg and all Mharves on the river. return
ing, will leave Fredericksburg al $50 r. m.
Glide permitting. Monday aud IhufsIeel'
I,eeastown at $50 a m, Tuesday and FRI
lave Raifimore Wednesday and Thursday
at $50 p. m, for TapPahannoek ana an
Wharves below. except Bay Port; return .ri
ing viii leave TapPahannock at s:Vo a ~
ON Monday and Thursday for baltimore
NORFOLK ROUTE.
win leave TappahannOck for Norfolk at
u. m Friday. stopping at al landings. W III
leave Norfolk at p. m SATURDAY Tor rap
pahannock, calling &C all landings.
HENRY WILLIAMS, Manager.
Baltimore, Nd.
w.D. SCOTT. Agent,
at fredericksburg, Va
KEY COMPTON, Agent,
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.
Beginning Tuesday, March 26, Steamers
Northumberland and Potomac VIII leave l'ler
9, Light street. Baltimore, every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, at p. IN. lOr Alex
andria and Washington, calling NJ all Oh the
usual landings. Beginning Thursday, March
2S will leave 18th Street Wharf, Washington,
at 4 p. m. Thursday, Sunday and Tuesday
going as far as LeOnardtOwn on these even
ings. VIII leave LeOnardt0Wn at % a. IN,
Kinsale at II m, Miller's at . p. m. Grason :
at CD. m, and BacOn's at D. m, MONDAY
Wednesday aud Friday, arriving IN balti-
more early the following morning. frelght
received daily in Baltimore.
HENRY WILLIAMS, Agent, BALTIC,
STEPHENSON Il BRO, Agents, -
at Washington, ID. c.
WILLIAM NJ. REARDON, Agent,
at Alexandria, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
Postnge sfhmp Designs.

The question Of changing the design
Of the regular Issue Of postage stamps
Is under consideration at the postotiice
department. Mr.. Madden, third rs
sistnnt postmaster general, says 1t is
probable that the name of the person
will be printed under the head borne
on the stamps. Other changes sug-
gested which may receive serious con-
sideratlon are that the dates Of birth
and death of the person may be printed
under the same and that the design
also bear an inscription giving the year
of issue Of the particular series Of
stamps. CARL ScHoFIELD.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
The New Senate

When the senate meets In December
or earlier II occasion should bring 1t to-
gether, 1t will consist Of ~ members,
two short OF the whole number to
which the body is entitled, the short
age caused by Delaware's inaction. OF
the 8S the Republicans will have 80,
including Kyle Of South Dakota, and
with Jones of Nevada classed as Re
publican there will be 81 members to
be depended upon on political ques-
lions. The opposition will consist of
33 Democrats, Teller (Silyerj and Wei
iington.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-16
PHOTOGRAPHY IN CoLoRs.
Problem Said To BE Solved by Phil
adeIphIan's Invention

CHICAGO, Jan 16--Romeo J. Stafens
the photographer, has returned TO Chica-
90, with Photographic camera Of re-
uarkable construction. the invention Of
E F Ives. OF Philadelphia. VINO, ne claims.
VIII solve The great problem Of color
photography in which photographers have
wrestIed in vain for years Photos can be
taken with the Ives camera of a landscape
or a surgical operation which VIII have in
them every biz OF color possessed by the
original All the intricate ard beautiful
color CT q Swiss landscape. for instance.
can be reproduced upon a transparency by
the employment Of the device invented by
Mr. ives
This device IS as simple, its inventor
claims. as il Is wonderful The negatives
are made through the agency Of three col
OTs-red. green, and biue. Plates special
y prepared are placed behind the red.
green, and blue glass. which are so ar
ranged as 20 harmonic OF blend with one
another. and when the combination IS ex-
posed through the lens 10 an object or
scene. the colOFs are reproduced on the
plate The negative is developed in ab-
soluJe darkness BIZ: is fixed ana washed
Ike any ordinary negative Transparent
eies are made from the negatives and all
The cClors contained IN the object photo
gE4phed are retained
The Ives kodak was an Innovation not
only IN photography. bur in surgery. Pho
tographs Of surgical operations can be
taken with il which VIII be OF great aid
20 surgeons. Air. SJeffens has already IA
ken several pictures which have attracted
the attention OF surgeons throughout the
city By means Of kodak the actual col
crs Of the tissues and the veins and ar
terles can be reproduced so as to be abso-
igtely life-lIke.
Mr. Stehens has taken pictures with the
Ives camera In the BermuGas and in
Switzerland which rival in wealth Of col
or anything that has ever been painted
Every detail. every shadow. every color
has been reproduced ard without any re
touching.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-16
POLITICS IN VIRGINIA..
No General Legislation Expected at
the Extra Session

RICHMOND. Va, Jan. 16-Letters re-
ceived here from a number OF the most
prominent State senators indicate thar no
general legislation viii be enacted at the
extra session Of the General Assembly
Senator's ". +. Mann, Of Nortoway: Gold.
of Clark; Donohoe, Of Fairfax, Graham
Clayton, Of Bedford; Morris, of Abe
marie: NcIlwaine. Of Petersburg. Cog5iI.
Of Chesterfield, Harvey, OF Patrick: JEFF
fress. Of CUIpeper. and Luptca, Of FREEZER
lex. have expressed themselves as being
opposed to general i legislation al this eE-
ira session L Is C4ite probable that IN
effort viii be made 70 get The senator's 20
adopt a caucus resolution 10 this effect
Some Of the ablest members Of that body
favor this GO lrse.
Senator George " AIorris. Of Charlo-Jes-
VILE who vas last session elected cUrp0r-
alton judge Of that city. has failed 10
qualify within The time prescribed by law.
It IS understood here that he VIII not ac-
cept the positicn-The impression is that
highly interesting contest Is 70 take place
in AlbenarIe over the election of dele
gate 10 the constitutional convention. Nj
Morris. il IS believed here viii be ac-
lively in that fight. Albemarle IS the
home Of Senator Martin and the Hon John
E Massey The former was not original
" . convention man The latter was. and
defeated the Senator's friends IN carrying
the county on that question
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-16
PREPARING FOR THE sCAFFoLD.
Charles Johnson TO Be Hanged at An
napoIis Fridny-

Charles Johnson TO Be Hanged at An
napoIis on Friday
ANNAPOLIS Nd. Jan 16.-The Rev.
Dr. Keats of Canada General Superin-
tendent of the African Methodist Episco-
pal Missions. who is in Annapolis on
ninety-day's vacation visited the Annap-
oils jail yesterday and administered sp-r-
ituaI comfort to Charles johnson. color ed.
the condemned murderer of Hester Ann
LCmaX. Johnson. whose alias is Frog
gy, will be hanged Friday. the time 10 be
appointed by Sheriff John Bowie. who Off
ciated a the hanging OF Robert T. Wyatt
last August Sheriff Bowie has summoned
Witnesses for the execution and Inc scat
fold has been prepared When he called
on Johnson his spiritual adviser found
him very weak He desires no other
visitors
Johnson has requested the members Of
Mount MOriah African Methodist Episco-
pal Church a I'd those of Asbury Method st
Episcopal Church 20 take an interest in
his wife when he is gone. and he has
asked DR.. Keats TO look after the well
fare Of his child and when she is twelve
years old to enter her in Wherefore
University. 1t is thought Johnson VIII
make no statement on the scaffoId He
desires that his remains be given to his
sister, Mary McGoweins. and that the
body shall not be committed TO the earth
until Saturday. and the inJerment snail
be in Sage Bottom Cemetery beside his
mother
Monday night fifteen members of the
Christian Endeavor Society CT Mount
Morah African Methodist Episcopal
Church visited the condemned man and
sang hymns and prayed with Inn.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-16
WAITING FOR 4 DEFAULTER.
Important Arrest to Be Made by scot.
land Yard DetectIves.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16-Captain Titus is
expecting to hear from Scotland Yard as
soon as a certain steamer from Quebec
reaches Liverpool that man who was
confidential clerk in a Walker Street
wholesale house and who is accused of
having stolen from S5G.000 TO $200. 000 by
classifying the bOc6s, has been arrested.
The name OF the man. Of his employers,
and Of the steamship he sailed on are all
withheld by the police. pending his arrest
Il is said the populations have been on
for 4 couple of years and that there IS a
woman in the case upon whom the man
spent the money freely. Il is not known
whether or not she accompanied him in
his flight