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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-12

The prss,deu,'s Report shows Many
 Poin,s of Interest Regarding ihe Well
 fare of the Iu.tisu,ion and Increase of
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-12
EMPLoYMENr AGENcx

JONES Largest. Most Reliable Employ ment Agency, g Church, Telephons l40l-l2. Help supplied anyone, anywhere. m hotels, stores, restaurants, shops. con. tractors and private families Men, wo1n- en, boys and girls always wanted Head country. n56
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-12

MONEY TO LOAN IN SUMS TO SUIT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13
Annual Convention of the Yer
mont State Federation Sue
cessful One.
APPEAL TO LEGISLATURE
Ask That tho Child Labor Law Tie
Amendcd-Vermont Clubs Urged to
Give Attention to Forestry
Miss Clark Of Brattlebora
Reelected President.

Bellows Fails, oct. 6.--'rho Vermont
state Federation of Womens clubs which
is in session here is the most largely at
tended of any similar meeting ever held
IN this state. The interest and enttus-
iasm shown prove the Womans club a
power which must be recognized in every
nhllanthropic and progressive movement
OF the times. To-Gay's programme has
been crowded fun OF good things. Greet
lhSs IRON VISITING federation presidents
was opened bY Mrs Decker general fed
eIi'i"h prc7luont. Among other inspiring
,I''t ~! she Saiu inc work Tor the CLUB here
=" Ntiinoitt ~ 90 Is 10 enlarge the mem
Ni'i.p, - ,''O' LUZ "o'nall pflHS IN
a. Nv e.ei',el an" ~ tne p'cnhial meet
= H n1, VI 81 aN' ~ l'', nave record u
n,,o ~ SiIc ttuN!SDS tiie cIupS IN,
Su,Iu .. stnINinS Dante or some deac
,,,,r,. ~, WIZ N 1'' '''e i'N1 ti'i"sS rlsnt
NJ, WI .h ~. ,,,,
dtnt and Mic t,oiSn IN" W r.unniips prrS,,
of Tho Magsaoh,,aat,e tnda,. ~ y, 'tr
smoke '''
The subject Of Forostrv was eenoc-
ialIv recommended 70 yornnn, oi,,hs
Inv which chiIdrer ore +,,,-ht ,ba 49,,
nortance Of ebade ord UT ,rans and
Tho vnluo NJ hirds - ia,tro,.i,, -;
sects Mic. IIn,a,, G,,ith ~ I,.,,t,,
River Iunc,ion choirr,nn ~, foros,,.,,
enolsa intnrcs,,noir &c ,hn ,r ud $500
sitv 81 eraatnr n,s ~ r'u nd oa ,ttnet,on
20 +ri 1T. 49, 49, 80
,,',,1nr ,u scu Ia. ~
tio az n.y. %
.oH .o ioi c9.H vas cauSeu ny h'e IMAM
~ iui'',r,i mn Cu',ihS t"cih uo"'l
-, Ncr ,ll'uc tne dl'' 'S' % tIc
O.; W ..'3H NPc" N'"S Hl9, VI gu SoI
4 tti'' ~ NiHV"G otn.E innings ~
Hd'u sHH "I9teu ~ HduH oeen called
- ~ we 'iri'' .! iii IH"
~ Aot P"iItlrS ""I re"Slo"' 10 NUS
49, w ~. w." ~ 81
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13
DEATH OF II. A. FARNHAM.

st. JohnsburN, Oct. lo--il. a. Farm
trouble, leaving "A wife and two small
boys. lie had been member OF the
Caledonia county bar for about eight
years and a few months ago formed
Il partnership with Robert w. ST.
monds lie had been in failing health
for sometime and made a brave fight
for life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

As this weekly letter aims TO toe o'
genuine practical service in tho home. al
housewives are invited to ask any Ques-
ton connected with the mduagcment 81
the home. If the writer is unable ia
answer thom they may be passed on Ia
others who can. AZ the Same time. any
one who has found out some easy or
specially nice way of doing n certain
thing and feels altruistic enough to be
willing to share her IDEAS with hor sister
housewives is invited 10 send them to
this column.
EMMA PADDOCK TELFORD.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13
Sorosis Shoes
$3.50

Sorosis Shoes are designed
for comfort - Wcar-Style and
bcauty-thc necessary reqlis-
ties OF "A thoroughly good shoe
-SoroSis are sold in every city
in the United States and most
of the principle cities on the
European Continent. But
abroad You pay more for them
Thus you see YOU gain a de-
cided advantage by buying
Sorosis in the t.. s.. No other
shoe known occupies such q
splendid position,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13

r..I yesterday we began, what promises to be one
ia Wl Of the Greatest Fur Sales it has been our
lMA AM pleasure to inaugurate Not moment of the
lWM MMl| day but was looking over our Fur
MM- MM stock and many became purchasers.
We consider it of the best displays IN
l--~---..-- the history of Burlington Fur business
We have made elaborate preparations for
the selling Of Furs this year with the largest stock
greatest variety and splendid FursN Matches in price,
quality and values.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13
FLGIN RUTTER MARK EFT.

Elgin, H., oct. lO.-Buttcr Arm and
unchanged to-day selling at 20 cents a
pound. Total sales for the week were
G1s coo pounds
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13
SOME SPLENDID
WRAPPER BLANKETS

Go on Sale to-day in our Bose
ment Department, Fine quail
ties, elegant designs both of
Cotton and Wool. Full size
q by los.
1925, $500, $3.50, $500.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13
CARAMEL CUSTARD NO. >.

Make a plain custlrd. using less sus1l RI
than usual. then stir in two or three n !
bl"spOontuls OF caramel made in this wa {:
CARAMEL.
Put two cups Of Eranulated sugar in 4
clean sau, epln, set on thu back of the
range and STIR until it browns. Pour into
IL slowly one cup Of boiling water, ard
when dissolved put into a can for future
use. 1t keeps indefinitely 1t il nice scr-
we'd rs a saRce with the cUstaId or WITH
annie dumnlngs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13

Robert ]. Wynne was born in Now
York November IS, 1851, He was tele-
erapher from 1870 to 1850, From 1850 to
1892 he WAS Washington correspondent of
the Cincinnati Gazette relinqushing that
position to become private secretary to
the secretary OF the treasury, which office
he held until 1896, when he returned to
newspaper work, acting az Washingto on
correspondent of the New York Press. In
1907 President Roosevelt appointed Mr.
Wynne first assistant postmaster general
ana in that capacity he has been very
active in unearthing the postal frauds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13

II You wish to cure scrofula or salt
rheUm manontlY. take Hoods Sarsa.
p3rilla 1t eXpels all impurities from the
blood,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13

Tic VILLAGE of Wilmington has finally
decided to provide a public water system,
'atlor hlvre ngitated the scheme for snV-
,r.I years. \ committee has already
made "a preliminary survey to determine
the probable cost ot the system, which is
placed at S-pr0 But this contemplated
the taking Of Uar.tack spring, known
las Crystal suriuI and subsequently,, If
this proved .nua.puatg. water from the
Haystack pond II turns out, however
THAT the Forest AVID Stream club of VII
l'.,lE,"I n"I.7 q u"'u ~ ;'c I"." sur
either side of the stream towng there
from, ana That the cluh, winch IS com
los"d or some % rlcmherS' prominent res
dents "l N'rous sections or the country.
pul'.i 10 iho p" 10 dlE'f' mo waters
OF me Npfug from t'oF r'Su'ar course
W"'h supplies laIse Ponu tn't inc
CIu"9 "dS constructed as "sh preserve
p'SIors the domestic rrlNlI'Ee ehloNed ny
We ''"" 'N' Md''' "'iUS PIP 10 'H'
u" nous ne souri, "pp'S t"s SeFrrnl
a'''I'tI privileges Il" 81 " ".'n tic tIun
r.Vi,oH, ,| uinlz' III "'' u,"i '".utp' "nu
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13
PLAIN BAKED CUsTARD.

Overlooking tends to make custard cur
die.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13
SUPP FER.

Dreamed Potatoes.
Cold Roast Beef. Horse RadiSh.
Cream Cheese with Green Peppers.
Stewcd Pears. Gingerbread.
Tea.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13

Olives. Tomato Pickles.
Roast beef. Yorkshire Pudding
BrOWDod Potatoes. Fried Egg Plant
Tomatoes with Frcnch Dressing.
Cheese Str0Ws.
Cup Cuetards. Sponge Cake.
Fruit, COttoa.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-10-13
MENU, SUNDAY, OCT IL.

MENU, SUNDAY, OCT L.
Grapes and Apples.
Cereal
Kidney Stew
Baked Sweet Potatoes. Potato Rolls.
coffee
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-02

the canal, but if there is a tinge OF
dishonor in connection with the at
titude OF this country to attain the
canal, then we oppose the ratifica-
tion OF the treaty until every ante
cedent transaction is purged OF
suspicion. Defeat OF the treaty does
not mean defeat OF the canal project.
Other means could be invoked to
attain this end. 1t is said that Pan
anna seeded only because OF Colon
bias rejection of the original canal
treaty, and Colombia now recognizes
her mistake in refusing TO ratify this
treaty and is willing TO make amends
Certainly all the United States wants
is the canal. These facts form a
basis upon which fresh negotiations
could be had. Panama could be in
duced to again become an integral
part OF the Colombian government
upon assurances that her acts with
reference to the canal project would
be ratified by Colombia, and this no
doubt Colombia would now willingly
do to preserve her territory intact;
the United States would secure the
canal and would get out Of the pres
ent middle without supicion OF ma
tional dishonor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-02
MARRIAGES.

Col. Charles A. Dempsey. L. ). A., OF
Alexandria. and Miss Lena Lawson,
daughter OF Mr.. r. b. Lawson, were
married Wednesday at Upperville.
Mr.. Dallas Watson. of Msdisoncounty,
and Miss Florence Carton, OF Orange,
were married at the home OF the bride
parents Wednesday, Rev. A. D. hsriOW
officiating
The home of Mrs. Wash in Hanover
county, was the scene OF a pretty WEI
ding Monday, the contracting parties
being Miss Hattie Hall. daughter OF Mrs.
Wash. aud Mr. S. H. Rowsey, OF Rich
mond. Rev. G. W. NJ. Taylor Officiated.
Mr.. Robert Jacob, of Northampton
county. and Miss Lille May, daughter OF
d. G. Kellam, were married in johnson
Methodist church Wednesday, Rev. c. Z.
Watts officiating. After bridal trip
Mr.. and Mrs Jacob will reside at Duck
ingtOn.
At the Church OF the Holy Trinity at
Onancock Wednesday Miss Sarah Parker
West was married 70 Mr.. George Doug
las Wilkins, Rev. J. Scott Meredith on
ciating. The ushers were Herbert ID.
Lilleston, Alfred S. Ayres, Geo. IL. Powell
and John b. West. Mr.. Stewart h.
Powell was best man and Miss Mamie r
Parker maid Of honor.
Monday evening. at Marshall Baptist
Church, Fauquier County, Miss Susie
Royston was married to Mr Thurston
PAYNE. Rev. Y. II. Council performed
the ceremony, assisted by Revs. |. n.
Campbell and j. C. r. Coe. The best man
was Mr. Frank Payne and the mad oil
honor Miss Hattie Roystei. The brides
maids were Miss Annie Payne, Miss Beu-
lah PAYNE and Mics Carrie Sinclair; the
groomsmen. Messrs Henry Curtis, Ed
ward Sinclair and Robert Person.
At Hillshoro Baptist church, Louooun
county, Wednesday, DIR. /. h. Lake,
OF Uoperville. ofliciated at the double
wedding of Misses Maggie and Essie Corn
well. daughters OF Mr.. Thomas +. Corn
well, who were married TO Mr. Lewis ';
Payne. formerly of Fauquier county, ana
Mr.. John II. Robinson, of Loudoun, re-
spectively. The best man, Mr.. Asnoy
Payne, aud the maid OF honor, MISS
Mary Rsbeccs Robinson, were, respec-
lively, brother and sister OF the gro5oms
men Ushers- Messrs Eppa Jenkins,
Arthur Hunt, Rufus Ballenger, harry
Thompson. A reception was held. The
two couples left for short bridal tour
Licensed to carry in Washington:
Sohn James Skinner, OF Cremora, and
Elizabeth J Skinner, of Middleburg.
Richard b. Benton, Of Stevensburg,
CulpePer Comfy, and Mary u. Boldridge,
OF Novun, Va
John l.. Jenkins. OF Rappahannoek
County, and Mamie z. HUT, OF Madison
County.
Geo. C. Kinchloe and Inez Gheen, both
OF Fairfax county
Edward Westerlsnd and Christina Z.
Wynkoop, Of Loudoun county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-02
IN THE NAME OF THE COMMON
WEALTH OF VIRGINIA

IN TIE NAME OF THE CUM Nun
WEALTH OF VIRGINIA
In the Clerks Office Of the Circnit Court
Of the County Of Caroline on the Goth Jay
OF December, 1913.
Rosey Thoma', Plalntih'
against
T. & Gin, sheriff and Committee Admins
traitor OF Spencer Todd. deceased, Louisa
Young, Arthur Thomas, Ca r0linr Bev-
erly, Lula Banks, I. B Gill, Sher y
aud Committee Administrator Of Bette
Jones. deceased. AMI Carry Beverly,
and the Grant Fountain United Order Of
True Reformers, Defendants.
IN CHANCERl
The object Of this suit is to have a settle
ment Of the account Ot j. Is. GIL, SheI n
and Administrator of Spencer Todd. de
ceased. % have partition in kind OF the
real estate among his deviSees, and 10 rib
tain payment from the Grand fountain
United Order OF True RefOrmeis Of life
policy OF $3.50 and distribution Of same
a nons those entitled. and for the iuli and
final administration OF the estate OF SAID
Todd. And an affidavit having been made
and filed that the defendant, Carry Bev-
erly, is not resident OF the state OF IT.
ginia. il is ordered that she do appear here
within fifteen DAYS after due publication
hereof, and do what may be necessary 10
protect her interest in this suit. And 10 Is
further ordered that copy hereof be pub
lished once weeS i0r four weeks IN The
Free Lance. newspaper published IN The
city OF fredericksburg, Va, AMI that u
copy be posted at the front door Of the
courthouse ef this county on the lirst day
of the next term Of the County Court.
A cOpy-Testc
TIC. VALENTINE, Clerk.
Chandler Il Chandler, p.
jan2-wiw
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-02
WILL THERE BE WAR?

Reports concerning the differences
between Russia and Japan are go
conflicting that it is difficult TO form
any accurate idea as TO the exact
status. One day the report is that
Russia has made concessions as TO
Japan's influence in Korea and that
in consequence peace is assured, to
be followed Immediately by rumors
OF impending conflict. From the
latest advices war seems unavoid-
able.
That Japan has the hearty sym
patty OF the English people cannot
be doubted, and it is fact also that
the trend OF sympathy in America is
also with Japan. 1t is no doubt a
knowledge Of this, and the hope OF
moro tangible assistance than mere
sympathy from England, which has
caused Japan to take the decided
stand she has In this matter. That
she has good ground upon which to
base this presumption, previous
events have very clearly demon
strated. Japan must recognize her
inferiority to Russia in theevent OF a
conflict between the two, and during
the Boer war, while England was en-
gagged with her whole military force,
Russia. in spite OF mild protests from
Japan, was steadily extending her
boundary in the far East. England
Is almost if not quite as much OPP
posed to Russian aggression in the
the far East as Japan, and now that
her hands are free, Japsn's protests
take the form of an ultimatum to
Russia, and il that ultimatum is ig-
nored, clearly war will follow. What
nations will ultimately become In
volved and what issues will finally be
involved it is difficult TO predict, but
at all events, in event OF war the
consequences would prove so far
reaching and costly that it is very
much to be hoped it will be averted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-02
SIMPLE REMEDY FOR caTARRH
Just Breathe Hyomsi Four Times a
DAY and be Cured.

III a few years ago some one haC
said YOU can cure catarrh by breath
ing air charged with healing bal
sam. the idea would have been ridi
culed. and it remained for That emf
nent investigator, r. 7. Booth, to
discover in HyOmei this method OF
cure.
Hvomei has performed almost mi
racnlous cures of catarrh, and is 60
day recognized by leading members
of the medical profession as the only
advertised remedy that can be relied
upon to do just what it claims. The
complete outfit Of HyOmei costs but
800 and consists Of an inhaler, a
medicine dropper and bottle of by
omei.
Breathe Hyomei through the in
haler for a few minutes four times a
day and il will cure the worst case OF
catarrh. 1t soothes and heals the mu-
cous membrane of the air passages,
prevents irritation and effects com
pIete and lasting cure.
In Fredericksburg there are scores
Of well-known people who say they
have been cured of catarrh by Hyo-
mel. If it does not cure you, K. n.
Goolrick will return the money you
paid for Hyomei. This is the strong
est evidence that can be offered AS to
his faith in the remedy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-02
Raised Under Difficulties But Made
Good Porkss Suits WharfWres-
ties Win Ice Again Other Notes.

CJmOrn. Va. Dec 3lst, lpD3.
Mr.. J. ;. Peyton furnishes pig story
that may cause Stafford 20 come Tor
ward with another "mODstrosity MIR.
Peyton butchered "A 1-month-old pig re-
Gently that weighed 1913 pounds net,
after being dressed He does not claim
that this is record breaking weight for
An ordinary pig at the age Of months,
bot for the reason that the mother died
and IL wa nourishsd by regular nurs-
ing bottl- for nearly two months, when
il was taught 10 eat solid food.
SuG's wharf, on the Potomac has been
injured by ice again.
some Of the icehouses here are being
filled with lee eight inches thick
Mr. and Mrs Conrad Meyer, whospent
the holidays here. will leave tomorrow
Tor their home in New York. 20 the re-
gret OF their many friends Mr.. Meyer II
very popular here and is always warmly
we.comed by King Georgians.
Miss Lucy Bell Mason. who Is attend
ing school Al Rockville, Nd. spent the
holidays with her father. Mr.. +. W.
Mason, and her bosts Of friends were de-
lighted 10 see her.
Mr. John King continues critically III
and his wife il also quite sick. Mr. and
Mrs. King have the sympathy OF thecom'
munity.
Miss Nora Henderson, OF Cash Corner
is 10 Washington, spending the holidays
with relatives aud friends.
Mr.. G.. ". Rogers. Jr OF Washington,
visited his parental home several days
ago.
Mr.. W. p. Stephens has had n relapse,
and il again in critical condition.
A little boy-sOn Of Rev W. II. Kicker
SOD. OF this place the fuse Of dyns-
mite torpedo some nights ago, causing
an explosion that inflicted terrible
wounds about his mouth aud fare.
The letter OF Mr. George Purvie. IN re-
cent Issue of The Free Lance. is a most
sensible and practical expression on the
subject treated. Mr. Pnrvis hit the nail
on the head and his views should receive
earnest consideration.
The Christian people Of King George
and Of this community especially, de
serve unstinted praise and commenda
ton for the manner in which they pro-
yided for the poor and needy families and
individuals Of the county. Nearly every
destitute family was made comfortable,
and even the poor little orphan children
we're made happy by visit OF Santa
Clnua
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-02

1t Is given out in Washington, but
with how much truth We knew not,
that State Senator McCarran, OF
New York, stands no chance OF chair
man Of the Democratic Committee,
as announced the other day, il Judge
Parker should be nominated for the
presidency. The Washington report
is &c the effect that it, Judge Parker is
nominated, Mr.. German will be chair
man, and il Mr.. German is honored,
Mr.. Taggart will probably be called
to that post. He is said to be quite
an intimate friend Of the Maryland
Senator.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-02
THE PANAMA CANAL TREATY.

We cannot understand the incon-
sistency in the attitude OF the South
ern press generally in reference to the
ratification of the Panama canal
treaty. Almost with one accord the
papers throughout the. South con
demned the method by which the
administration upheld and fostered
the secession OF Panama in order To
place this government in a position
TO treat with the de facto govern
ment OF that State Tor the canal; and
now, with consent quite as unani-
nous. they cry for the ratification OF
the treaty by the United States Sen
ate, because the canal would be oi
untold value TO the Southern States
They do not undertake to palllatet She
wrong done Colombia. nor to justify
the means by which negotiations
with Colombia were brought about;
they claim that this much has been
done and cannot beundone, and that
whether the means to attain the ca
nal we're right OF wrong, all past
negotiations and transactions should
now be overlooked and the treaty
ratified. We are heartily in favor OF
The Republic of Panama has been
recognized by England, France, Ger
many, Russia and by nearly It not
quite all the smaller powers This
general recognition of the independ-
ence OF the new republic, says the
Atlanta Constitution, is valuable ms
indicating the genuine interest that
civilized powers have in the great
commercial future that the building
of the interoceanic canal will make
for the world at large. They recog-
nize that the United States Is the
only political power that can build
it. unless the Monroe Doctrine Is TO
be abandoned, and none OF them
want that For the Monroe Doctrine
is a great peacemaker for Europe.
Without it's restraint those powers
would be contesting over Central and
South America today, as they actu-
ally are over China.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-02

Several deposits Of anthracite coal
have been found near Christianburg,
In this State, and companies have
been organized to work them. Ii
the coal can be found in sufficient
quantities to pay the mines will be
opened and operated on a large
scale. Up to this time anthracite
coal has been mined alone in Penn
sylvania, and it will be good thing
for Virginia if she can come in for a
part OF the extensive patronage in
anthracite that Pennsylvania is now
and has for years been receiving.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-02
MILLION FOR THE FAIR.
FINAL EFFORT vaLIDATES THE
JAMESTOWN CHARTER
The Sum Of ST. 100. 900 Pledged for
Stock

A few minutes before twelve O'Clock
Tuesday night the last subscription was
made To the jamestown Exposition In
Norfolk bv Director General David Low
enberg. of the exposition company. who
subscribed s., 100 to save the ExpOsi
tons charter. A mass. meeting was
held in the board Of trade rooms, and
when returns from meetings held in
other cities were received they were bull
letiDed in all parts OF the city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-02
Candidate For state Treasurer.

Delegate w. H. Boaz, OF Albemarle,
chairman of the finance committee OF the
house. it is announced, will be a candi-
date for the State tressurership at the
next election. Mr. Boar did not make
the announcement personally, but a
friend who Is very close to him said pos
lively that the Albemarle delegate
would be In the race.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-02

King Edward and Queen Alexan'
dra, surrounded by the royal family,
had q Christmas tree, and honored
those present by distributing the
gifts, and were quite happy in it. We
venture the assestion that there were
thousands Of poor American families
who we're happier in their homes and
around their less costly Christmas
trees last Friday thanwere the royal
family of England around theirs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-02

The Emperor of China has come to
the conclusion that he needs exercise
and Is about to have a gymnasium
constructed In his palace. If he will
come to this country and join. a foot
tall team he will be literally exer-
cised, and he will desire to return
to his dear Peking without delay.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-02

St Petersburg. Jan. 1.-The foreign
Office declares that nothing has yet
been decided regarding Russia's reply
to Japan. NJ. Knrino, the Japanese
minister here. has been comforting &c
lively with Foreign Minister Lams-
dorff. Notwithstanding the fact that the
japanese official is suffering severely
from q cold and lumbago,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-02

Major Bean, OF the Department OF
Missouri, has discovered how man
can live on fifty cents a day, ard is
trying to impart the secret to Others.
As yet he has not been very sccessful
with his pupils, for they do not be-
sieve in his theory or practice, and
the result is that the major is the
object OF much ridicule.