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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-13
Sraoial seashore Excursion.

On June both, July 9Th and 18th. Au-
gust 1st. 18th and 29th and September
18th special excursion tickets will be
sold to Atlantic City, Anglesea, Avalon
Cape May. Holly Beach, Ocean City, Sea
Isle City, Wildwood, Nj, and Rehoboth,
Del, at round trip rate Of $3.50 from
fredericksburg.
Tickets good on all regular trains leaving
Fredericksburg and Washington ondates
mentioned. and limited for return seven
teen 40 days including date OF sale.
Tickets to Atlantic City will be good
via Delaware River Bridge Route with
out additional charge. To other points
good only via Market Street Ferry
transfer through Philadelphia to be
arranged by the passenger.
c. C.. Cox,
AGENT
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-13
A Fireman's Close Call.

81 stuck to my engine, although every
Joint ached and every nerve was racked
with pain" writes c. W. Bellamy, To-
comotive fireman, of Burlington, Iowa.
81 was weak and pale, without any ap-
petite and all run down. As / was about
to give up, got a bottle of Electric Bit
ters and, after taking it, | felt as well a.
| ever did in my life" Weak, sickly, run
down people always gain new life
strength and yigor from their use. Try
them. Satisfaction guaranteed by NJ. NJ.
Iawis Price 30 cents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-13
Friday and Saturday Seashore Ezcur
sions

On Friday and Saturdays oi each week
continuing until further notice. special
excursion tickets will be sold To Atlantic
City. Cape May. Sen Isle City and Ocean
City. \. j., at round trip rate Of ST.Sj
from fredericksburg Va. Tickets good
going ON all regular trains Friday and
Saturday. limited to run until and
including the Tuesday following date Of
sale. Tickets to Atlantic City are good
via. Delaware River Bridge Route, TO
other points good only via Market
Street wharf. transfer through Philade-
phia to be- arranged by passenger.
G.. e. Cox. Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-13

"My baby was terribly sick with the
diarrhoea,' says J. II. Doak, OF Williams,
Oregon Eve were unable TO cure him
with the doctors assistance, and as a
last resort we tried Chamberlain's C0lic,
Cholera and DiorrhOea Remedy. ! am
happy to say it gave immediate relief and
a complete cure For sale by NJ. NJ.
1
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-13

There's no rest for those tireless little
workers DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
Millions are always busy, curing Torpid
Liver. Jaundice, Bilious Fever and Ague.
They Danish Sick Headache, drive out
Malaria. Never gripe or weaken. Small,
taste nice, work wonders. Try them.
25c. at N. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-13

Overheard at Atlantic City-"My va
cation ends tomorrow" What relief
if must be to be able to go back TO the
Office and take rest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-13

The most frequented summer resort no
the Eastern Shore is Red Hills. Situated,
as the name implies, on an eminenee
oyerlookinga beautiiulexpanse of water,
surrounded by majestic groves Of oak
and cedars, dotted here and there with
magnificent lawns, and springs as pure
as crystal. gives it prestige among
summer resorts. The first Wednes-
day in August IL accounted n gala
day for the community at large, on
which thousands Of people OF every
vocation in life assemble and dis
discuss the current events OF the day.
Last Wednesday an exceptionally large
crowd assembled, estimated at between
four and five thousand.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-13

what most people want is something
mild and gentle, when in need OF physie.
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
lets nm the bill to a dot. They are easy
10 take and pleasant in effect. For sale
nv NJ NJ Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-13

A good name may be more TO be desir-
ed than riches, but it's all the same at
the bank.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-13
Saws He Was Tortured .

II suffered such pain from corns |
could hardly walk, " writes H. Robinson,
IlillsbOrough, Ills, but Bucklen's Arni-
ca Salye completely cured them" Acts
like magic on sprains, bruises, cuts,
sores, scalds, burns, boils, ulcers. Per
feet healer Of skin diseases and Piles.
Cure guaranteed by NJ NJ Lewis; 2Jc.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-13

Many a fellow whose musical education
has been neglected is able to blow his
own horn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-13

Some people work for glory,
Some for financial ends,
While some grow old and hoary
Rv simnlY working friends.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-13

For other Information. address
JOHN p. POTTS.
H. A.. Richmond, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-13

Additional trains leave boswell % q. ui
except sunday aud 30 D. m. daily for Etcn-
mOuu
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-13
No. .. No. b. Ne. ".
IN sun Daily Daily.

Time marked daily except sunday
Pullman Sleeping Cars on Nos. ANA " iur
Cincinnati uud Louisville.
TRAINS FOR OLD POINT AND NORFOLK.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08
TWO WOMEN KNIGHTED.
Earned the Honor by GaIiantry Dur
ing Siege Of Legation
In China.

In the list of honors proposed by
the French foreign Office and just
signed by the president of the re-
public are the names of two ladies,
Nine. Lieutier and Nine. Won Rost-
horn. The two new feminine knights
of the Legion of Honor have both
been decorated for gallant conduct in
China. The former is the lady super
intendent of the French hospital at
Peitang, the latter the wife of the
charge d'affaires of Austro-Hungary
at Picking, who has been made an of
ficer of the Legion of Honor. NJ. and
Nine. Won Rosthorn, after the de-
struction of the Austro-Hungarian
legation, sought refuge in the French
residence, where both husband and
wife helped In the defense of the be-
sieged building with untiring energy.
Lieut.. Darcy describes fierce
struggle which took place on June %
and in which M. and Nine. Won Rost-
horn displayed great bravery, the
lady being badly wounded about tho
face and hands while assisting her
husband In setting Are to . Chinese
barricade by throwing handfuls Of
ignited straw saturated with petrol
cum on the structure. Nine. Won
Rosthorn is the second woman Of
foreign nationality upon whom the
French government has bestowed the
cross of the Legion of Honor. says
the London Telegraph. The first was
a Belgian. Marie Jeanne Shellinck,
who fought in the wars of the first
revolution, under Dumouriez, and OF
the empire under Napoleon, taking
part in the battles of Jemmapes, Are
cole, Austerlitz and Jena. In 1909,
when she left the army, at SO years
of age with the rank of sublieuten-
ant, she had served Il years, fought
in IL campaigns and had been
wounded eight times. On her retire
ment Napoleon gave her the cross OF
Che Legion Of Honor, which he him
self pinned on TO her soldiers coat,
telling the officers TO salute her "a
he did so, because She was one OF
the "glories Of the empire"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08

Like Oliver Twist, children ask tor
more when given One Minute Cough
Cure Mothers endorse it highly ior
Group. 1t quickly cures all coughs and
colds and every throat and lung trouble.
II is a specific for grippe and asthn
and has lorg been we'll known rem
edy for whoopiug cough. Sharrai &
Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08
spirit be carefully cultivated and pro
motsS.
Verdict of % Executed.

THE national verdict OF 1896 has for tbs
most part been executed. Whatever re-
mains unfulhled Is a continuing obligation
resting with unddminished force upon the
executive and congress. But fortunate as
our condition is, its permanence can only
be assured by sound business methods and
strict economy In national administration
and legislation. We should not permit
our great prosperity to lead US TO reck-
less ventures I'm business or profiigacy in
public expenditures. While the congress
determines the objects and the sum Of APP
propriatlons, the officials OF the executive
departments are responsible for honest
and faithful disbursement. and IL should
be their constant care TO avoid waste and
extravaganza. Honesty, capacity and In
dustry are nowhere more indispensable
than In public employment. These should
be fundamental requisites TO original APP
pointment and the surest guarantees
against removal.
AZ Peace with the World.
~. ArtN ~
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08
TAKES OATH Of OFFICE.
William Mckinley Is Once More
Inaugurated as President of
the United States.
CEREMONY WITNESSED BY THOUSANDS.

Theodore Roosevelt Assumes the
once of Vice President-Parade
Was One Of the Great Features of
the Day-summary of the Presi-
dents InauguraI Address.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08

Too many people lose valuable time in
experimenting with cough and cold
cures They should take Foley's Honey
ana Tar before it is too late. Sharrar q
Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08

Their proInptness and their pleasant
effects make DeWitts Little Early
Risers most popular little pills
wherever they are known They are
simply perfect for liver and bowel
[ oubles. Sharrar * Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08

fronts and yellow facings acted as .
foil To the brilliant display of the ma
tional colors on the house fronts
around them. The whole route OF
parade was n gorgeously patriotic
sight.
Never has an inaugural parade passed
off with as little friction and with the
general picturesque effect that accom-
panied the great pageant that served
as President Mckinley and Vice Presi-
dent Rooseyelt's escort 10 the white
house after they had taken the oath of
Office under the shadow of the capitol.
The police arrangements throughout
were exceptionally effective. The in
augural committee had provided a Dur
able barrier of iron posts and wire
cable along both sides of Pennsylvania
avenue from the peace monument to
Seventeenth street and succeeded in
absolutely keeping clear the line OF
march for the first time in the history
of inaugural displays in Washington.
This barrier was not broken through
at any point during the whole day and
the troops were able TO march in ex-
sthSNh Aoi "oAiOhs auGIuk W
the beauty OF the display and the speed
with which the procession was email led
10 pass q given point.
Start from the Capitol.
The start was made from the capitol
about 2:15 o'clock and the last of the
viewing stand at the white house .
little before six o'clock. Considering
the weather conditions, the parade In
point OF numbers closely spproximated
the Official forecast. The promptitude
with which IL was handled by the grand
marshal was decidedly above the av-
! erage for such an event. The weather
was not favorable for the parade, a
slow drizzle at intervals wetting uni
forms and accoutrements, but fortu
nately the weather was mild, so no pa
raider suffered any hardship from the
elements.
Military Display.
In point of beauty the military dis
! play probably never has been exceeded
in Washington. The regular contin-
/ gent of cavalry. infantry and artillery
were uniformed as though for the
most cVacting official inspection. and
/ their discipline was beyond criticism.
/ The same could be said with equal en-
| pha,i- Of he naval contingent. The
marines. q splendid body 81 sen sole
diers. and thc iackio~ with heir ro.-
/ I.ckag free and easy step were pee
o.a..t HeI received U.s. tla cr.H. The
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08

a m named Z PRECISION. of Plcs-ou-
s. lle KAN, wrote % letter the other day,
saying tine opinion of everybody IN his
fI"u Who bias used Foley's Honey aud
Tar Is, THAI 10 Is the very best medicine
for ia grippe, colds cough etc. Sharrar
* Mulho.lIud
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08

Taking it year i'm and year out, the
easiest way TO get money is TO earn it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08

Humbugs, like all the rest OF the
bug family, are short lived.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08

Young man. you can't learn any
thing new by hearing yourself talk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08

Washington, March 4.-William Nc
Kinley. of Ohio. to-day was indicted
into the presidential once, being the
eighth in the illustrious line of pres
tdents of the United States thus hon
ored by tho American people with .
second and consecutive term. Stimuli
taneously, Theodore Roosevelt, of
New York. became vice president r
the United States. The ceremony
chat marked this second assumption
by President Mckinley Of the cares
Of state was most impressive and full
of suggestion Of the development Of
the republic during the past four
years.
" Vice President Ina1Garated.
The inaugural ceremonies proper for
ahe frst time were conducted by .
Joint committee Of the senate and
house, the custom heretofore having
been to leave the conduct of the inau-
duration entirely in the hands Of the
upper body Of congress. AT IL O'Clock
Mr.. Roosevelt took the oath Of the vice
presidency in the senate chamber in
the presence of President Mckinley
and a distinguished company. After
the delivery of his inaugural address
the vice president administered the
oath of Office to the senators-elect.
RooseNelts Address.
Vice President Roosevelt said:
1.-THE history Of free government is in
large part the history OF those representa-
tive legislative bodies. In which from the
earliest times, free government has found
its Hottest expression. They must ever
hold a peculiar and exalted position In the
record which tells how the great nations
of the world have tultav0rtd 90 achieve
and preserve orderly freedom. 30 man
can render 10 his fellows greater service
than IS rendered 90 b.m who. with fearless
ness ana honesty. with sanity and q. Iuter-
cstelr. -s. cu.s his life work a- D.. md. r
OF such lu.g. Especially +. this tl. case
when Oh. ..atule ir which taa service
IS rendered. Is N.t.t part u govern
mont u.ry i. world
power r.
the . Entrusted +.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08

At nm End.

When the last civic organization had
passed the president and his party
turned 10 start for the white house.
and as the ropes had been let down.
thousands focked about the reviewing
stand. which was incased in glass. and
set up shout which was so hearty that
the president was deeply moved. He
made profound bow, turned quickly
from the crowd and walked briskly to-
ward the white house. surrounded by
his friends. The presidents flag was
hauled down from the staff. and one of
the most majestic features of the in
auguration was at an end.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08
Fireworks Postponed.

Washington, March 5.-A very elab-
crate display of fireworks, chiefly of
an aerial character. but including also
imposing set pieces of President Nc
Kinley and Vice President Roosevelt,
was on the programme of Inaugural
ton festivities for Monday night.
Owing, however, TO the inclement
weather the decision was reached to
postpone the display until another
evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08
The Grand Para de.
A Patriotic sight.

The stands that had been erected
from which To view the parade were
more highly finished than on any pre-
vious occasion. Being the work of the
inaugural committee, they were uni
form in character and their white
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08
TOLEDO, SAGINAW 4 MUSHROOM R'Y.

Lv. Ashley for Detroit
at 1910 p. m.
Close connections are
made at Owosso Junct'n
with all trains OF D., q.
II. & N. Ry.
BEN. FLETCHER, T. p. A.
Detroit. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08

In dealing with the results Its policy Will
be that OF moderation and fairness.
-. LII.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08

Vice President Roosevelt said



a.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08

-Four years ago we stood on the brink
OF war without the people knowing II and
without any preparation or effort at prspa.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08

Leave Ashley.
$50 q. NJ. for N uskegon
ESQ 2. m. for Muskegon
Jso. w. LORD.
Traffic Manager,
Detroit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-08

The inaugural Address.

Following is the inaugural address
OF President Mckinley:
The sun., 1901-11-24
HIG H-TONED NTFRS.
Great Guns" Among Titled Ladies -
DIsnas Galore.

Dur iuU the last few years many women
have become remarkable "guns," and they
beat their husbands IN SKIN and GOODNESS
Some people blame this innovation IN feminine
wavs and consider that q ian T. more suit
ahlr To the hands Of Ireitv woman thhn IA
gan Ia their opinion an almost mpscullne
costume with short skirt, gnltrr- and a soft
that t. by no means becoming To the beaut inl
half of the humun race Moreover, th"y
insist that hunt should be hk" club ia
which in"u enjoy a IViri" liberty. Wm'h
i- iuoompat fhl- M the pre-rnc" of women
Gallautfv. they say. dletracts the buut'rs
Aud how could any man dispute IA" SUI
p"riority uf q lady brand new gum How
could % man refuse - follow her ian'i"-
and her capr.ocs m the selection, "l 10"
routes IA. hugtfc-,r- World have reason
e. object. b,c.iu-e. n the laurel, o. Nimrpd
ct "a, palms Of SAINT Hubert "scii" her
aumtIuu. u j. not Tor men 20 put any oh
H'aole- 800 her way
hut % O.. only IA France that We know how
~ a-socittr women With pl'as.f" parties
which APPEAR incompatible With the common
custom. of other ouuutrlrs that bUy" nothing
in common with cur manners aud instincts
ln thi. We d.r-r 10 character and mind from
toe G.fmuu- aud the luF,I-h. VII" keep
uluof from the society ct women, q -u'I'iy
which w. ii"u,hulru eagerly sr'h
The tt-tn ui the gr.flr -rN fur hunting
.- uut uI recent gfuvtu A. the Imperial
h.tf- -lI.. lai.rr uf |hf ,u4rt hr,.tlr pos.
uIth sur. DOL. tlrir rhou.drrs aud saur tus-
CO., Ii,Ur tstIr aud clad 900 il'fufrriu" ''r.
ItUfr "llird I" lh' ". '"'iHH h.'I D." veg. "n'
otter furif game 10 daN .tsah Among tl.lu
r.. fbr If'u.r.. r.uu4t n MUttru..h. o.
ntI t'i.'u in iw u.iiHf 90 nHains tnHd'f
ra- t.tn. sa'.' .i .,tl,r III 90 i,sjl.,i ,lai
..ft... N...Ir IA, psuIt.., $40 b.. -Hu
H.HI
The sun., 1901-11-24
TIPPFR DIED or GRIEF.
lie shot Q Man In Mistake for . Deer and
Worry killed Him.

BANGOR, Me. Nov % AT Jonesboro.
Washington county. Daniel Webster lui-
per has Just died Of grirt az having shot
a neighbor in mistake for bear
About six weak- ago he went to q hes \
near his home 10 pick cranber1es Hs
had not been out long when he Jaw som"-
thing moving IN the bushes which be 'ppE
e. b. a tear He had on previous y.-.s
60 the heath within a few days seen tear
tracks
Being a cautious man he waited fur uu-
other RlItnIs-.. of the object t--fDre mn .,
and the second appearance conviuord iia
that l@ar vas moving ~ ~" bfhes
Then lie Tal--d his rife aud nrrl
1h" shot va quickly fOllOWei ~ cf,
81 pam. and IupIrr rushed iIrN ala ~ . j
that ls had badly wounded his n,af Le.y''
bur. Eugene Wilson. the huliri iaNN 9
shattered both bOuas - NI.-Hhs rf'
IUrrarm
IupI.r carried wilson home 90 DO Is 4
aud did everything b" could ip u,Asr all' Q
ipf hlr mistake. even tuning u.rf '. N.t'
rlu ~" email suIu IT mooney 'iH' '" al
hy N"ar, ~ -'intiug ami SaNIfF naiaf'
10 H,Tuinulai" huch Nar IuNI"I D
af shat be- had duuo r.tl go ..". |.ts
% vss f"ap'd that %" Suu.U t....'
ran'. and in oJilriu"IailHN |..
'luu the oass No oYutluuri i..n. mo- '.
is'f term ~ ihr hupf"ui" Z '..T' .. ..f '.
term, tii" bfand Jufy NH..F sItf
nsv lHN fuuisd au iudl,fHl,.|
IuuIsf Nhu a. a.. anH .. ra' rf q.
h'alIH. utri alsitr Boz % ..I.. ..H
luts'HIaIi tulAsr sufI.H |saIr DOL
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-07-03
Percent.

The disparity between the volume
of freight carried eastward from
Lake Erie to Montreal and that TAX
EN- on the westward trip is very strik-
ing, the average ratio of the west
ward freight to the eastward for the
ten years lS9o-1s99 having been only
2.5s per cent.
Canada has steadily increased the
capacity of her system of canals be-
tween the lakes and the ocean, but
while the increase has been steady
it has not kept pace with the increase
in size of lake vessels. After many
years of labor and expense a 14-foot
waterway has been provided and is
opened at a time when a 20-foot
waterway is being demanded, espe-
cially by American vessels, and ex-
pensive as the improvements so re-
Gently completed have been, Canada
is already agitating the subject of
further Improvements and enlarge
ments that will further simplify
water transportation between the
lakes and ocean.
Whether the national government
or the state of New York would find
the enlargement of the Erie canal a
profitable venture or not is a ques
ton that probably nothing but actual
experience with the enlarged canal
could determine, but comparisons
point to its financial success.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-07-03
Z VESSELS sailing from Duluth to

v VESSELS sailing from Duluth to
" the Atlantic ocean must de-
scend GOO feet, which represents
the difference between the water
level in Lake Superior and the At
lantic ocean. Lake steamship mag
mates in the United States are begin
ming anew TO agitate the subject of
the construction of canals to make
this descent between the lakes and
ocean possible wholly within United
States territory, and the New York
state canal commission are backing
their agitation with figures repre-
senting the possibility of enlarging
the Erie Canal to such an extent that
the passage of the largest lake yes
sells through it will be possible.
Vessels now plying between Duluth
and other great lake ports must of
necessity use Canadian canals if they
are to reach salt water. with the
single exception of the fall between
Lake Superior and Lake Huron,
where a choice of either the Ameri-
can or Canadian canals at Sault ste.
Marie is offered. with the American
canal offering by far the greatest adj
vantages and accommodations for
large vessels.
The passage between Duluth and
the Atlantic is now effected by Cana
dian canals which provide means
for dropping vessels in locks 551 feet,
the remaining 40 feet being repre-
scented by the gradual fall of the
downward stream.
In providing this means of water
transportation between the lakes and
ocean Canada has been assisted by
the River st. Lawrence, which, for a
distance of 9S6 miles, provides a
channel wide enough and deep enough
to permit of the passage of ocean
going vessels. But there are many
places in the st. Lawrence which
would retard navigation but for the
presence of government canals. Com
ing up the river between Montreal