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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
Quinque, Va, April 20. 1903.
THE MUCH DISCUSSED SuNkEN
ORCHARD.
The Owner and Eye Witness Explains
The Occurrence

ne owner and rye Witness Explains
The Occurrence.
The report that an acre of land in n
peach orchard belonging to myself on
Yeocomico river, Northumberland conn
ty, had sunk fifteen feet below the sur
face is a mistake | have carefully ex
amined the place and this is how il an
pears it to me: The blue clay subsoil
seems To have slipped from under the sur
face for distance of about twenty Yards
and bnlged . or 6 feet into the river The
fence which ran along the bank. with
some grapevines and locust, dogwood
and wild cherry trees, settled down with
the surface, and appear to be undisturb-
ed. The orchard runs as it now stands
quite to the edge of the bank, but not a
single orchard tree was included ir the
fall. So far the appearance of the bank
is what anyone living along the river
shore is familiar with. The uncommon
feature is, that the lower land between
the water and high bank has irregular
cracks running in different directions. for
about the same distance and parallel with
the falien bank. There is a reef of blue
clay running along the shore almost DER
pendlcular. A quarter OF an acre would
include the whole area of the disturbance
from top of the bank to the reef at low
water mark. This landslide occurred
about 3 o'clock Monday morning. March
the 9th. | was at the time about sixtv
yards away, heard adull rumbling sound
aud saw the motion OF the trees. but felt
no tremor OF the earth whatever. | hur-
ried to the spot and everything was quiet
ana still except for a slight motion OF
the water.-G. p. Duncan, in Virginia
Citizen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
INTERESTING POLITICAL BAN
QUET.
Congressional Aspirants in the 9th
District-Lieut Gov. Willard May
Lock Horns With Hon. JohnF.
Rixey.


Washington, ID. c.. April 21, 1908.
tFrom Our Special Correspondent
The Thomas Jefferson banquet held
last week. while really non partisan, was
given something OF a political turn by
the announcement that Mr.. Andrew A.
Lipscomb (the promoter OF the banquet)
would be a candidate for Congress from
I he Sth Virginia District in opposition to
Hon. John f Rixey
MIR. Lipscomb's candidacy is not taken
very seriously here. It is intimated that
Lieut. Gov. Willard has tired of Rich
mond official life and will not be an as
pirant for the governorship two years
hence. but will seek Congressional honors
in 1904.
Hon. X. Walton Moore has been also
named as a probable aspirant for the
RiXey seat, but | learn from one very
close to him that he will not be a
candidate, as he prefers q private law
practice paying some $40, 900 year to
the burdens OF Congressional life at hall
that sum.
We can safely conclude, however, that
any man who desires to supplant Mr.
Rixey in the Sth District must possess
exceptional qualifications, for so capa-
BILE and successful representative has he
proven, and so strong is he with the peo-
pie OF his district that they will be slow
to declare for another.
People in this city are astounded at
the number Of suicides and attempts at
self destruction occurring here in the past
days and wonder what especial cause
there is for them. There has been four
deaths from this cause in three days, an
unprecedented number for this city.
Failing health, poverty and dissipation
are given as the causes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
DEATH FROM POISON.
Medical Records Show That
Uric Acid in the Blood is a
Swift Agent of Death.
Paine's Celery
Compound
Ihs Popular Spring Medicine Is the
Only Reliable Bleed Purifier

"a the springtlme deaths from poison-
uric acid in the blood-are common This
mallgnant poison, which should be ex-
PEELED by the kidneys, is diffused through
the blood, and when allowed To remaip
IN the system, proves fatal. Thousands
Oi men and women around us are nov
suffering from kidney poisoned blood
Loss OF nerve force. failure of annette
nausea, constipation, pain in the back
and side and depression OF spirits. indi-
cate that uric acid is doing its terrible
work
for such a condition in sprinptime
there Is but one sure, tried and never. .fail.
ing remedy, it is Paine's Celery Corn
pound, which promptly restores the Kid
neys To health and enables them to per.
iorm their functions. With the kidneys
IN proper condition, there cannot remain
.1e slightest trace OF uric acid in the
blood. Mr.. A. L. Winters. of Cincinnati
~ writes as follows about his wonder
fol cure
In March. 1902 was dangerouslv
III, aud my condition became SO alarm.
ing that my family called in a specialist
TO confer with our family doctor. | was
told that my kidneys were in very bad
condition, and as a consequence. nv
blood was charged with uric acid. Twas
also suffering from rheumatism in back
and arms. Getting no positive good from
the doctors, a friend advised me to make
use OF Paine's Celery Compound. The
use OF the first bottle seemed TO produce
magical effects. and after had used five
bottles, | was strong and well. Today.
my blood is pure and clean. appetite
hearty, | sleep well and am gaining in
nesh and strength every day. Paine's
Ceiery compound saved my life, and
thank God for it, | ALWAYS recommend
it TO sick people,"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
N. N. Lewis Warrant. Every Bottle

II troubled with rheumatism give
Chamberlain Pain Balm trial. Ii will
not cost you cent il il does no good.
Que application viii relieve the pain. IL
also cures sprains and bruises In one
third the time required by any other
treatment Cuts, burns, trostbites. quin-
sy, pains in the side and chest. glandnlar
and other swellings are quickly cured by
applying IL, Every bottle warranted.
Price % and so cents. NJ. NJ. Lewis,
Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
Cures Blood Poison, Cancer. Ulcers,
Eexems, Csrhureiss, Etc -Msai-
cine Free

Robert Ward, Maxey's, Ca, says: II
suffered from blood poison, my head. face
and shoulders were one mass Of eorrup-
ton, aches in bones and joints, burning
itching, scabby skin, was all run down
and discouraged. but Botanic Blood Balm
cured me perfectly. healed al the SORES
and gave my skin the rich glow O! health.
Blood Balm put new life into my blood
and new ambition into my brain-' Geo.
A. Williams. Roxbnry, lace covered with
pimples, chronic sore on back OF head.
suppuratiDg swelling on neck, eating ul-
Ger on leg, bone pains, itching skin cured
perfectly by Botanic Blood Balm -sorcs
all healed. Botanic Blood Balm enrus
all malignant blood troubles, such - &C.
xema, scabs and scales, pimples, running
sores, ,cerbuncles, scrofuia. etc. Especially
advised for all obstinate cases that have
reached the second or third stage. In
proves the digestion; strenxfhspa vveak
kidneys. Druggists, 81 To prove &
curss, sample Of Blood Balm sp8f ire az1
prepaid by writing Blood BALM Co. A.
lanta. Ga Describe trouble An6 m
medical xdvice sent in seAIed hitter. Sold
by x. n. Goolrick.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
a Tsngte.

II an s and an and an 0 and u,
With an y at the end, spell Su,
And an + and a \ and an + spell /.
Pray, what is the speller to do?
Then II also an 5 and an and G
And an ii f d spell eide,
There's not much left for the speler to dc
Bat to go and commit Siouxeyesighed
Exchange.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23

The best physic: Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets Easy to take;
pleasant in effect. For sale by NJ. NJ.
Lewis, Druggrist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
AN OLD PRESIDENTIAL TICKET.
rhIs Ono Was Voted in 1aa2.

The following is the Democratic ticket
Tor President of the United States in
1882 It was given us by Major T. p.
Wallace, who got it from Carter SneIlings
OF Falmouth. Ii was taken by him
from the old Green factory in Falmouth,
which is being torn down. From the
ticket it appears at that time Virginia.
including West Virginia, had % districts.
lhe ticket was voted by Thornton
Mountioy, of Stafford, whose name ap-
pears on it's back All voters then wrote
their names on the back OF tickets voted:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23

Opening spring clothing at B. Gold
smith 4 Sons.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23

full assortment OF night shirts a,
B. Goldsmith & Sons
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
FACTORY AGENTS FOR THE
Leonard Cleanable ReffigeratOrS.

We know our Goods and you know them Over 600 in
IN this city and community and not complaint We repre-
sent the factory direct and give you CLOSE PRICES
Wire Doors and Window Screens. Ice Cream Freezers
Our Stock of High Grade Mating shows for itself Call and
eNamne beautiful designs aud coOring. Some of the high
est grades this market Baby Carriages and Go
Carts. Sec three piece Iron Beds.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-11
AMERICA MUST FIND ROOMS
Venezuela Conference VIII BE Held
at Expense of United states
Government.

80 ~ EfN - q uH -H .- H H'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-A cable received
from Mr.. Bowen today stated he would
sail from La Guayra tomorrow and would
be in Washington within a week or ten
days. He also stated that considerable dis
tress is being felt through the blockade cut
ting off food supplies.
While arrangements have not been made
for the meeting of the Venezuelan commits
sion, it appears that the United States will
be expected to provide accommodation for
the delegates. s.
Signor Mayor Des Planches, the Italian
Ambassador, is, by virtue of, seniority, en-,
titled to preside II the proceedings are in
the nature OF a Joint meeting 80.
CARACAS, Jan. 10.-It is rumored here
that advices from abroad say the blockade
will be lifted upon Mr.. Bowen's arrival in
Washington. .'
PARIS, Jan lot is said at the Foreign
office here that there are no grounds for
the report that France will join in the
Venezuelan blockade Of the allies. On
the contrary, the French officials are we'll
satisfied with the present status Of the
claims of France, as Venezuela has given
assurances that France will receive the
SAM treatment as the other nations would
be accorded through resort to forcible
measures.
o. r.H.FE 49, EfH EaFas Ut" rHN ~
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-11
DEATH RECORD.
Mrs. Sarah j. walker.

Mrs. Sarah ]. Walker died Saturday at
the residence Of her son, e. H. Walker, two
and a half miles northwest OF Florence, at
the age Of rs years. She was a widow of
Thomas B.. Walker, who died in March, 1898.
Mrs. Walker and her husband took up their
residence in Douglas county forty years ago
next June. She leaves two sons, E.. II.
Walker and F. L. Ruff Of Omaha, and a
daughter, Mrs. ]. M. Stephenson of Evans
ton, Wyo. The latter has been telegraphed
and is on her way to Omaha. The funeral
will be held Sunday at the First Presby-
terian church Of Florence. ..s
veteran Soldier and veteran Warrior.
CEDAR FALLS. Ia, Jan. 10.-(Special
Telegram.)-Rev S. Knickerbocker. one OF
the pioneer Methodist ministers of Iowa. for
forty-six years in the service, died today,
aged 20 years.
F.. Davenport, a veteran of the Mexican
and civil wars. died today, aged n years.
He fought under Scott in the Mexican and
Sherman in the civil wars.
John r. Caney.
DOUGLAS, Wyo., Jan. 10.-(special.)-
John P. Caffey, one OF the best known citi-
zens of Douglas, died suddenly yesterday
Of pneumonia. Deceased had lived here for
fifteen years. coming to Wyoming from
Utah. His brother, Frank Carey. and I'M
Gle, Frank T. Caffey, will arrive from Salt
Lake and Mercur, Utah, tomorrow TO attend
the funeral,
J. l.. stewart.
RANDOLPH, Neb., Jan. 1O.-(speciaI TEL
egram.)-J. L. Stewart died at his home
here this afternoon. aged Al. He was post
master OF Randolph and for fourteen years
has been a prominent citizen we'll known in
northeastern Nebraska. He has suffered
from cancer for two years.
Joseph G. Nicholas.
ST. LOUIS. Mo, Jan. 1O.-Joseph C,
Nicholas, general baggage agent OF the
Missouri Pacific, is dead at his home here
Of heart failure. Mr.. Nicholas began his
railroad career in 1874 as a clerk In the
general passenger and ticket department
Of the st. Louis, Kansas City & Northern
railroad.
George w. Hunter.
BEATRICE, Neba Jan. 1O.-(speciaL)-
George w. Hunter who has been a resident
OF. this city since 1873. died yesterday al
his home ia West Beatrice. aged rs years
His death was due to a complication OF
diseases. The funeral Will be held tomor-
row from the family home at $3.50 p. m.
John M%OrIan.
FAIRBURY, Neb., Jan. 10.-(special)-
John Morlan, proprietor OF the FairburJ
bus line. died suddenly yesterday after
noon Of Bright's disease. The funeral sery.
ices will be conducted by the Ancient Order
OF United WoTkmen. He was So years old
Mrs. Nicholas Murray ButIeT.
NEW YORK, Jan. 1O.-Mrs. Nicholas Muir
ray Butler. wife Of the president OF colum,
bia university, died today at her home II
this city. Mrs, Butler had been i'll fol
some time, her heart having been seriously
affected.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-11

fant's food, and by athletes for
their nOurishment.
It requires no cooking. having
been thoroughly and skillfully
cooked by expert bakers. 1t is
ready for immediate service. r 1t
is economical, for but four heap.
ing teaspoOnfuls Ire required
for the ceral portion of the meal.
This does not mean make your
entire meal Of four heaping tea
spOOnfuls of jGrape-Nuts; it
means that is the proper amount
for that part of the meal, and
you may depend upon 1.-THE sys.
tenn will absorb more valuable
nourishment from that four
heaping teaspoonfuls than from
many times the weight of other
food. s-s
1t is particularly intended to
take the place of the quantities
of white bread now in too free
use by most families.
Our remarks on white bread
may displease some, but we
stand for a principle in this mat
ter and know exactly whereof
we speak.
There are on file in our office
not hundreds but thousands of
letters from people in all parts
of the world giving descriptions
Of distress, disease, and ill
health from the Use of improper
food, and detailing the health
and comfort that has come from
a Encouragement of their diet
along our lines. 4,
We advise for breakfast a lit
tie fruit, cooked or raw, a dish
of Grape-Nuts and cream, two
soft boiled eggs and a cup of
Postum Coffee. Let it 20 at
that.
At the midday meal repeat.
adding a little slice OF meat, If
thought best.
Al night have a good, gener.
Gus mixed meal with a dessert
made from one Of the many
recipes in the Grape-Nuts book
found in each package Postum
Cereal Co., Ltd, Battle. Creek.
Mich.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-11

suited in considerable discomfort among
the men and the breaking up of discipline
in and about mines. In some OF the col
Ieries the men are required to load $500
pounds to a car, in other mines 1850 pounds.
At one %colliery the weight is fixed at 2.750
pounds. The size of the cars, he said, diff
fered at various coilieries.
Mr.. Rose closed his testimony by produc-
Ing a letter written to him by President
Olyphant OF the company, after the strike
ended. The letter told him to stand by the
men who stood by the company during the
strike. He was instructed to warn those
employees to be careful and IL "feviled, reviIe
not against"
dive strikers Welcome. i
Regarding the returning STRIKERS the let
ter said: Give them a good welcome; they
are not all bad who are mlsled."
This communication also instructed the
superintendent to take back all men where
places could be found for them, but no man
should be taken back who had been guilty
OF committing a crime. s..
On discrimination by counsel for the
miners, Mr.. Rose said that prior to 1900
the contract miners earned $3.50 to $3.50 a
year. Mr.. Rose said he considered eight
hours a day a fair day for the miners. but
a foreman should work twelve hours.
While the law permitted 12-year-old boys
to work on the breakers. he did not think
boys of that age should be there. Two
years ago he did not think the 10 per cent
advance given the men was fair, but he
had since changed his mind.
In reply to a question by President
Mfehell. Mr.. Rose said the miners are put
ting less coal In the cars now than they
did two years ago. Mr., Mitchell replied
you have the power to dock them, haven't
your"
I'VE have. but we don't fully exercise it,
was the reply. 60
Tells Wages Earned.
Abel I. Culper of New York, controller OF
the Delaware & Hudson company, was the
next witness, He had the complete ~payrolls
of the company, which he informed the
committee were absolutely separate.
One Of the wage statemeats showed that
8 per cent OF the company's men were re-
ceivlng over $1,000 a year; 3 per cent $500
TO $500; Z per cent, $500 to $500; 1S per cent
5000 TO 500; IL per cent, $500 to 5000; II
per cent $500 to $500; 9 per cent, $500 t
$500; Q per cent, $500 TO $500, and 26 pei
cent receiving under $500.
The commission requested the Information
in this form and II was furnished, but Mr.
Culver protested that it was not fair unless
q statement accompanied it showing how
May days the men worked. For instance
those who earned under 5000 a year. worket
on an average estimate about half of eacl
month during the entire year
Mr., Torrey read the laws OF several state
on child labor, saying they would join an.
effort forbidding the employment of chill
dren In or about anthracite OF bituminou
mines under the age OF l6.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-11
A little white bread is safe.
Much, is a menace and danger.

ULuSli 10 q HiSthoSS oH0 ooIb6Sts
A man who had appendicitis,
brought on by the use of starchy
food, that kept up a continual
irritation of the intestinal tract,
because he couldn't digest the
starch, worked and expert
mented for about two years in
perfecting a food in which the
starch should be first changed
to grape sugar lin other words,
60 through the first form of d.
gestion) so that he could have
the required elements of food
and not suffer therefrom.
This was the origin of Grape.
Nuts, and the man followed ex-
actly in the line of Nature in
changing the starch of the
cereals into grape sugar.
There are absolutely noforeign
ingredients in or about Grape
Nuts. 1t consists entirely and
wholly of wheat and barley, con-
tanning all of the valuable food
elements of these nourishing
grains.
The food is granular in shape,
purposely made a little hard in
order to bring down the diges-
tive juices from the gums and
preserve the teeth by proper use.
1t is sOftened by cream and is
one of the most delicious dishes
ever placed on the table,
We unhesitatingly say, and the
statement will be verified by the
great majority of physicians all
over the world, that Grape-Nuts
is the most scientifically pre-
pared food in existence. Made
for a purpose, it accOmplishes
its purpose.
1t furnishes the system the
valuable, much needed carbO'
hydrates, the elements that
make brain, nerve and Drawn,
and it is presented in a form
ready for immediate and easy
digestion.
II can be handled by the
weakest stOmachs. 1t is used
by thousands Of mothers for in
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-11
" Close NtmNsN On m T = Bee Mhl W@
and every day this week shall make a new
M record in our January sales. We are bound they
~ shall increase. More specials for Mondays selling
January Linen Sale
We Close Saturdays at 6 p. m.


45c hemmed and hemstitched Towels.
in this sale 25c each.
Csc bleached Bath Towels, in this sale
19c each.
Csc hemmed' and hemstitched Huck
Towels, in this sale lee each.
4Oc bleacbed Bath Towels, in this sale
Csc each.
16 2-sc hemstitched Huck Towels, in
this sale 12hc each.
TABLECLoTHS.
S1.65 bleached Tablecloths in this sale
$500 each.
&1.75 bleached Tablecloths, in this sale
1929 each.
{2.25 bleached Tablecloths, In this sale
{1.69 each.
$500 bleached Tablecloths, in this sale
$500 each.
$500 bleaehed Tablecloths in this sale
$2.9s each.
S3.75 bleached Tablecloths, in this sale
1915 each.
$3.50 bleached Tablecloths, in this sale
$500 each.
NAPKINS. NAPKINS.
$500 bleached Napkins, in this sale
S2.75 a dozen.
$3.50 bleached Napkins, in this sale
$500 a dozen.
1925 bleached Napkins, in this sale
$1.69 a dozen.
$500 bleached Napkins, in this sale
$500 a dozen.
$3.50 bleached Napkins, in this sale
$1.19 a dozen. ....
$500 bleached Napkins, in this sale
$4.3s a dozen.
TABLE DAMASK.
s1.75 bleached Table Damask, in this
sale $1.1O per yard.
$3.50 bleached Table Damask, in this
sale Csc per yard.
$3.50 silver bleached Table Damask, II
this sale $1.OO per yard.
60c silver bleached Table Damask, IL
this sale 4Sc per yard. e. ~rr 70.
CRASHES. CRASHES.
TIC Brown Linen Crash, in this sal,
SIC per yard.
Ice Brown Linen Crash, in this SALE
7hc per yard.
16 2-3c bleached Linen Crash, in thil
sale 12hc.
sac Scrub Cloths, in this sale Sc each
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-11
In Our Cloak Department

There are still some great bar
Notwithstanding our
great sale of the past few days.
We do not believe there is another
store in Omaha that makes such tre-
mendous cuts in the price of ready
to-wear goods as we do. Certainly
not at this time Of the year. We
lead them all in the art OF making
quick clearance of winter garments.
We have about so of those beautiful
$3.50 velvet waists to close at S2.ss
each.
We have about 40 fine fur scarfs, in
sable fox, sable lynx, genuine mar
ten and other desirable furs, at our
clearing out prices.
We have about six rain coats. the reg
ular price was $1,000, sale price $500
each.
We have a few choice coats, both in
ladies' and misses, at exactly one
half regular prices.
Our suits and skirts, also all our fine
silk and cotton patticoats, are all
practically sold out. We shall be-
gin about the middle OF this week to
show our elegant new line of spring
styles.
New House Wrappers-we have Just re-
ceived our first shipment Of dark
print wrappers. Price, $1.OO, $1.25
and $3.50.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-11
FAMINE PROBED
CONTINUED from First Page.)

NS1hSAhaOo AobO'C
The state reform school has only two days
supply left. Many large manufacturing con-
Germs were compelled to close down this
morning on account of a lack of fuel.
In Ottawa, Lawrence and Atchison riots
have been narrowly averted whenever q
car Of coal arrived.
ans Coal Goes Up.
LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, Jan. 10.-The
coal mining companies tonight announced
an Increase OF % cents a ton in the price
Of coal. The companies have advanced the
price Of coal so cents within the last month.
The demand is SO great that the Leaven-
worth mines cannot fill half the orders
which they are receiving. 1t is alleged that
the miners have asked an advance in wages
as a result.
Increase Price of Anthracite.
HAZLETON, Pa, Jan. 10.-The Lehigh
Valley Coal company today increased the
price Of all prepared sizes Of coal for the
local trade 20 cents a ton. c. Pardee, Sons
g. Co., Independent operators, have advanced
the price of coal for home consumption
from Is to rs per cent.
Factories shut Down.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 10.-Two mdianap-
oils factories, employing 500 men, we're COM
PEELED to shut down today on account of
lack of fuel. They are the odell Ladder
works and the wheel department of the
Parry Manufacturing company.
steel Works Close.
HARRISBURG, Jan. 1O.-The Pennsyl-
vania Steel works, at steelton, closed down
indefinitely today on account Of the lack OF
fuel. throwing several thousand men out
| Of work.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-11
steel Works Close.
TELLS OF GoEBEL MURDER
f. Brought from Jail 90 Re-
late History of Famous
Conspiracy.

FRANKFORT, KY, Jan. 10.-Henry E.
Youtsey. serving a life sentence for COM
plioity in the Goebel murder, was today
before the grand jury in the Franklin
circuit court.
This is the first time he has been before
the grand Jury or testified in the case, and
It is believed he will be used as a state
witness in the trials.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-11
botanic Blood Balm CB. II. b. Is

Botanic Blood Balm CB. II. b. H.
Pleasant and safe TO take. Thoroughly tested for 30
yrs. Composed OF Pure Botanic Ingredients.
Strengthens weak kidneys and weak stomachs, cures
dyspepsia. Complete directions 30 with each bottle.
sold in Omaha ny Boston store Drug
Department, 10th and Douglas SITS.
In Council Bluffs by II. r.. Anderson,
$50 broadway. In south Omaha by
Dillon Drug Co., 24th and n.
Call or write any above stores.
Blood BALM sent by express on re-
ceiPt of 81.