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The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-11-08
"Old Arkansaw. -

'Old ArkansaW,' Fred Ray
mond's latest comedy boom, has been
proucured for an appearance here
Tuesday, November Is, at the New
Phillips theater, and this should
prove glad news for those who like
clean-cut, original comedy. "Old
Arkansaw' has a plot, and a well
defined one at that, it carries more
scenery than the majority of attrac-
tons seen here and has many Won
derful mechanical effects, but good
natured fun predominates the per-
Torrance and it is the wonderful
fund of comedy that has made 1t
such a lasting success. 1t is now Ill
its fourth season and the secret of its
long lease of life is that it is irresist-
ably and honestly diverting from be-
ginning to end. 1t is complete with
natural comedy and many an old
fashioned homely truth is brought to
mind but never without an element
OF humor new to you. 1t abounas
IN sudden situations of absolute hi
larlty and surprise. If you 60 to
see cold Arkansaw' you will take
no chances on being pleased. Ev-
eryone likes sold Arkansaw.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
FREE WIRELESS TELEoRAPHY
Navy 10 Put Private Stations Out o'
Business.

Washington. June Secretary OF
the Navy Moody has decided that all
coast wireless telegraph stations OF the
navy will soon be placed at the dis
posal of the public, the newspapers and
the telegraph and maritime exchanges
for the free transportation OF CONNER
cial and news messages.
This action marks the first step on
the part OF the federal government to
obtain control of all wireless coast
stations. The president and the cabinet
have decided that the federal govern
ment must be in exclusive control OF
wireless telegraphy on the coasts.
At present the navy has % coast
wireless telegraph stations. Sixteen of
them are on the Atlantic and Gulf
coasts. two on the Pacific. two in the
West Indies and three in the American
Islands OF the Pacific.
The MarcOni wireless station on the
South Shore lightship. OF the hassa-
chusetts coast, has been ordered re-
moved. The company Is doing every
thing possible to prevail upon the navy
department to allow its stations to re-
main In operation. but the indications
are that the request will be refused.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
WHY HE PUSHES IT
X. NJ. Goolrick Recommends and
Pushes Ml-o-na, the Dyspepsia
RoOedv


"It's n pleasure TO sell a medicine
when my customers come in after
wards and tell me how much good 1t
has done them,n said X. n. GOolrick,
the popular druggist, toa representa-
tive of this paper, "and that is why
like to sell and recommend Mi-o- ma,
the dyspepsia remedy.
II have so much faith in this article
that am going to guarantee it in
the future, and will return the
money to any purchaser of MILO na
whom IL does not cure. That may
seem rash but my customers have
said so many good words IN its favor
that do not expect to have many
packages returned.
ANY one who has dyspepsia, whose
food does not digest well, who has to
take thought as to what he can eat,
and when, can leave 30 cents deposit
at my store and take home box OF
MILO ma and If the remedy does not
regulate his digestion and cure his
dyspepsia, he can withdraw his money
on returning the empty box.
This shows great faith in the merit
of Mi-o-na. 1t is really most unusu-
al medicine and the rapid increase in
sales since X. N. Gpolrick introduced
il in Fredericksburg shows that 1t
does all that it claims to do cures
dyspepsia, regulates digestion and
enables those who use it TO eat just
what they want and when they want
with no fear of trouble. d
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
WESTM0RELAND.
School cIosing-Death of Former
Resident OF the Northern Neck.
Oak Grove, Va, June ;, l9OI

Oak Grove, Va, June >, 1904.
The final exercises oi the Wirtland
school, near here, took place on Wcdnes-
day evening, AMI were in every way a
success The stage was decorated with
mountain laurel, evergreens, crimson
roses and ferns. in ADDITION to the Japa-
nese effect caused by many Japanese
fans. ornaments and lanterns. The au-
dience was large and attentive. anu
greatly enjoyed the many duets, solos
chOruses, ns well ~ the mus oi the
string baud. Little Miss Cornelin Flem
mer performed on the piano wonderfully
i1r one go young aud her first year al
music too The recitations were good,
aud some of them received hearty thcores,
among them those by Lock Griffith, Chas.
Stff. Rosa and John Tay lor The
cAlisthenic exercises were beautiful and
grace iul. but the most striking feature Oi
the evening was a Japanese wedding,
performed exactly as they 90 in Japan
Costumes were Of all colors charles
Stiff personated the bridegroom aud was
deckei elat orately with spankles. Ellen
Flemmer was his pretty, blushing, shy
little bride. and John Taylo was the
very important character, the go-be-
tween. Many were the maids, gally
dressed and the ,ntire Effect was charm
ing. This was followed 10y the presenta'
tiOn OF pr zes. There WAS "A Tie Tor the
priz' for scholarship between three pupils,
Marechant Flemmer, J"hn Taylor and
Earl Stiff Charles stiff received a prize
G al Al all nFnmnn
good pupil, Rosa Tayl lOr for neatness,
Nellie Taylor for good department, Alice
Hungerford for attendance and Norma
Barker for department in the primary
department.
Miss Sadie Washington. who was q
student in this school during the winter
aud ea,ly spring. was highly cOmpll-
mented for her rapid Advancement 10
book keeping. typewriting and short
haud: doing in six months what many
other pupils take years to accomplish.
She would have received the gold medal
bAd she not been unavoidably called
away before the close of the session.
Many compliments were paid the prin-
,ipal of the school, Mrs. Vim. Writ, and
her assistant. Miss Duvall, for the excel
ent training of the children and their ad'
yancement along all lines.
The announcement last night OF the
leath of DR.. Edgar Rust, formerly Of
was received in this neigh
Dorhood, where he was reared, with
ieep sorrow. Some years ago he moved
to Denver. Col, on account OF his health,
and recently had gone TO California TO
reside, a. a change seemed necessary
Great sympathy is felt for bis aged
mother and other relatives 10 their sad
bereavement
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
AaaIfhv Mothers,

Mothers should always keep in good
bodily health. They owe it to their
children. Yet it is no unusual sight to
see mother, with babein arms, cough
ing violently and exhibiting all the
SYMPTOMS of a consumptive tendency.
And why should this dangerous con-
dition exist, dangerous aliketo moth
or and child, when DIR. BOschee's Ger
man Syrup would put stop to it at
once No mother should be with
out this old and tried remedy in the
house-for its timely use will prompt.
ly cure any lung, throat or bronchial
trouble in herself or her children.
The worst cough or cold can be
speedily cured by German Syrup; so
can hoarseness and congestion of the
bronchial tubes. 1t makes expeeto.
ration easy. and gives instant relief
and refreshing rest to the cough
racked consumptive. New trial bot
ties, 25; large size, zoe. At all drug
gists.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
MEMORIAL DAY AT ARLINGTON
Graves Of Confederate and Union Dead
Decorated With Flowers.

Decorated With Flowers.
Washington. June 6.-ln the pres
ence of thousands of ex-COnfederate
and ex-Union soldiers and OF numbers
OF officers of the United States army
and the G.. A. r., the first formal me-
mortal exercises ever held over the
graves in the Confederate section OF
Arlington cemetery were held yester-
day. AS the result Of movement ini-
tiated by the late President Mckinley,
the Confederate dead now have been
gathered In one large and beautiful
circle In the southern part of the ceme-
terry. where the graves have been
marked with separate stones. When he
vast crowd had gathered TO hold the
memorial services over the graves OF
the Confederate dead, the exercises
were opened with music by the 18th
cavalry band. In spirit OF good VIII
and fraternity after the exercises over
the graves OF the Confederate dead,
these in charge of the services repeated
them over the graves OF the 1000 un-
known Union soldier dead at Airing
ton and decorated the graves with
flowers. The Rev. Alexander w. Pitzer'
pastor oil the Southern Presbyterian
church In this city, and an ex-Confed-
crate soldier. was the orator OF the
day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
FARM IMPROVEMENT.
The Cultivation Of Corn Capacity Of
Land in This Section, Etc.
West Chatham Farm, Stafford Co Va,
Junp 9th 1904

West Chatham Farm, Stafford Go Va,
June 9th, 1904.
To The Free Lance:
Some tins ago the attention Of the
writer Was called II an article in The
Free Lance reporting the proceedings Of
The King George County Farmers Club.
have particularly in mind the discourse
on how close stand VI corn il il sale to
have on the long To produce the most
possible graiQ, believe the conclusion
was reached that for best results the
stalks should not be closer than two
feet Ia the row and rows four feet apart
lt seems tn the writer that the number
Of stalks it il sais to leave standing de-
pends almost entirely on the fertility OF
the land. Although do not remember
the exact figures, | know that in in
stances where yields Of 100 bushels OF
shelled corn have been produced on a
single acre the stalks were amazingly
close together, | believe something like
about two feet between rows and every
eight inches in the row. IL stands to
reason that ii would be an impossibility
to raise 100 bushels Of shelled corn on an
acre planted I12 feet
People say, "Well, the land back North
will produce those large ) yields, but our
lands here 10 Yirginia won't do it; you
cant make them do it,. wonder how
many have ever tried To get an acre OF
land so well stocked with fertility that
he would even dare to predict q yield OF
- bushels OF shelled corn. OF course IL
would be insane TO plant corn 30 thick
"a stated above il the land was only able
To make four barrels" to the acre But
what our average farm lands are able to
produce at present and what the farmers
could make them able to produce are
two vastly different considerations. Ii
seems To the writer that whenever an
average farmer succeeds in getting a
tolerable crop Of corn from a piece OF
land he Immediately says to himself,
That land will stand another crop OF
corn" Possibly this reasoning has heen
a potent factor in so reducing the mum
Der of fields really able to produce a
good crop OF corn or anything else.
Max ". Buell..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
ForOver Sixty HeaFs.

Mr.. Winslow's Soothing syrup has
been used for over sixty years by millions
oI mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect uccess. 1t soothes the
child softens tn gums, allays all pains,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. IL will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
druggists in every part OF the world.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Iy,uo " aud take no other
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, THURSDAY JUNE 9. 1904
KING GEORGE.
Personal Items and Other Notes.

Personal Items and Other Notes'
King George C. H., Va, June 9th, 1901.
Mr.. Jesse Newton has qualified IA ad-
ministrator Of the personal estate oi the
late John Gregan. w ". Brown, hans'
ford Grymes and h Is. ROwlett were
appointed appraisers Of the estate.
Mr.. f. +. Sharon, post office inspector,
was in our village few days ago, on an
inspecting tour
Miss Clarence Fitzhugh, daughter OF Col.
Henry ). Fuzhugh Of larence, IL visit
ing her sister, Mrs Eugene stuart, in
New York.
MIR. George Mason. 81 Colonial Reach,
was at the Clerks office recently on pro
fessiOnal business.
Mr.. and Mrs r. :. Bowie who have
been visiting Mr. and Mrs q. Ogle Tay-
loe. AT Frrncau1, have returned 10 Wash
lngtOn.
Rev Mr. HOLIDAY, pastor of the NJ. i.
churches, South, of this county, who has
been visiting friends in GOOchland cOun-
ty, has returned.
Miss Josephine Brown, daughter Of Mr..
W. W. Brown, who has been student
at the Bowling Green Seminary the past
session. has returned.
Miss Mamie Minor, daughter OF Cosn-
ty Treasurer j. T. Minor, Jr., has return.
ed from Bowling Green Seminary Tor the
vacation
During a storm lightning struck the
corner Of the foundation OF the +. +. rec
tory. at King George c. II, knocking
out some bricks, but doing no material
damage
Miss Edna Arnold, OF Potomac View,
is sitting friends in Fredicksburg.
Miss Caroline = Hunter Is visiting the
Stuarts at Cedar Grove.
Miss Mamie Manson, who taught the
past session Rt Mr. James Arnold's, has
returned to her homein Brunswick cOun-
ty
Miss Cornelia C. Derrick closed her
school at Cedar Grove June lat. and has
returned TO her home 10 Houston, Hall
fax county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
Important Shipping Point-Farnins
Notes.
Montross, Va June ttt

MOntrOss, Va June 4th, l9O4.
Nomini Wharf presents a business ap
pearance these days, IA heavy traffic be
ing done in railroad ties, lumber, cord
wood. etc. Mr. Johnson, who resides
near Deep Point, on Nomini Creek. has
completed gasoline yacht that tows
vessels in and out Of the creek, and does
a lively business. MIR. Johnson gave a
free excursion, after launching his yacht
TO Colonial Beach, which was enjoyed oy
2G persons. The boat makes II miles
an hour.
The drouth that pr'vailed in this sec
ton for three week WAS broken by a
heavy rain yesterday, z wing an oppor-
tunity to all who are growing tomatoes
TO put out plants
Some farmers are cutting clover ana
the crop is the best that has been grown
in ssseraI years. The exceeding scarcity
Of hay forc.s some to cut before the clo-
yer is FULLY ripe j.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
"CHEERFUL AGAIN"
The Joy of Life Was Given Back 10
This Weary Girl by the Cele-
brated Nerve Vitalizer
and Tonic
PAINE'S CELERY
COMPOUND.
GIVES ALMOST INSTANT
Effect.

With perfect confidence tired, run
down women and girls may take Paine =
G.. ery Compound. secure IN the certainty
that il il neither patent medicine or
. cret. Every ingredient oi this great
m4dy il known by every responsible
pbv.ician in the land and pr, s-ribed by
them cnnstantly The great remedy
formulated first by theeminent Prof s>or
Edward r. Phelps, NJ d, IT.. d Dart
mouth University Great Pbysician-is
compounded Of gentle meiicsments pre-.
scribad daily 10y the highest members oi
their rroiession.
II have much pleasure in telling you
how much | owe TO Paine's Celery Com.
pound For several years suffered SO
much from nervousness and Sleeplrs' ness
that WAS about tired Of living Paine's
Celery Compound not only quickly gave
me back health. but has restored all my
former cheeriulness and Joy OF living -
Lena McMHen, No lG Eighth st. Pitts
burg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
LIKE FINDING MONEY
Johnston & Pearson Offer Popular
Medicine at Half Price

Johnston Il Pearson, the popular
druggists, are making an offer that is
lust like finding money, for they are
selling a regular 30 cent bottle OF Dr.
Howard's celebrated specific for the
cure of constipation and dyspepsia at
hal1-price. In addition to this large
discount they agree to return the
money to any purchaser whom
the specific does not cure.
1t is quite unusual to be able to buy
ffty-cent pieces for a quarter, but
that is what this offer really means,
for it is only recently, through the
solicitation of Druggists Johnston y
Pearson, that this medicine could be
bought for less than fifty cents; they
urged the proprietors to allow them
TO sell it at this reduced price for a
little while. agreeing to sell a certain
amount. The result has justified
their good judgment, for the sale has
been something remarkable. u
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
A CURE FOR MILK FEVER.

FILTERED Atmospheric Air" is Said
20 be lnfallible.
The successful treatment OF milk lever
in cows by the injection OF filtered at
mospheric air" into the udder IL an'
nouncid in bulletin issued by the De-
partment of Agriculture.
The air treatment described is simple,
and the experiments have been successful
in every instance. MIX fever, heretofore,
has been fatal malady, iDhicting great
havoc in all large dairy districts. The
treatment. according to the bulletin, has
reduced the mortality from the disease
IN almost zero.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
Notes and Personals.

ChiltOns, Va, June 3. 1904.
Mr.. John X. Campbell of this place
has been appointed special representa-
tive nf the Northern Neck Mutual Fire
Association Of Virginia, for upper West
moreland and King George county.
Rev. Clarence IIennage, student OF a
seminary at Lancaster, Mass. is home
to spend vacation.
The Jr. o. u. A. Ms. here contem-
plate having q celebration on Fourth OF
July.
Mrs. Edna Sanford fell down a steep
flight of stairs few nights ago, and re-
ceived psiniuliojnries Sheis in proving
Jack Frost.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
June.

Full leafed in pride of deepest green,
The Earth in the sunshine basks serene
Where linden, blossoms crowded cling,
A thousand bees are murmuring.
As showers drift from the freshened land
With a seven barred bow is the rain
cloud spanned.
The wild rose yields her subtlest scents
Where haycocks pitch their fragrant
tents.
The longest days too briei for June.
The night too short for such moon
Tho 0ufIonk
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
Some men actually know few OF the
things they believe.
E,eursion Tickets TO Worlds Fair.

Excursion Tickets 10 Worlo @''
Excursion rates on account OF
Worlds Fair, st. Louis, Mo, via +
r. r., b & o. or G. 4 o.
Season tickets OH sale daily, COM
mencing> April 25th; final limit De
cember -, 1904, $500.
Sixty day excursion tickets on sale
daily, commencing April 25th, limit
sixty days, including date of issue
final limit not to exceed December 10,
1904, $2S00.
Fifteen-day excursion tickets on
sale daily, commencing April goth,
limit fifteen days, including date OF
sale, $4,000.
On certain specified dates. to be an
nounced later, special coach excur-
sion tickets will be sold at rate OF
S17.OO; limit ten days, including date
of issue, and good only in coaches on
speciiied trains. These tickets will
not be good in sleeping, parloror din
ing cars. ~. CoA, agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
Children's Day interesting Occasion
at Fletcher'S Chapel.

King George County. Va June &. 1904
The celebration of Children's Day at
Fletcher's Chapel. on the tfth Sunday in
May. was an occasion we'll worth men
tiOn. being full of interest and pleasure
to the large community which is direct
~ and indirectly connected with the good
work Of this church. So large was the
concourse OF spectators who gathered
20 enjoy the day that many were unable
TO obtain seats. but cheeriully stood dur
ing the interesting exercises. The ch urch
Was beautifully decorated, and the scene
was one long 20 be remembered. The
following programme was well rendered:
PRAYER by Superintendent, Mr.. Gordon
Henderson: RecitatiOns by Blanche Jones
and TIME McCarty; A Child's Work, by
four little girls; Song, America, by infant
class: RecitatiOns by Susie Trigger and
Ida Jones; Recitation, God Cares For
All. by five boys; RecitAtions by Florence
Allen and Lucie Henderson; Duet, Lucie
and Maggie Henderson; Recitation. A
Little school, by Clara Henderson; Song
Of the Season. by four girls; Trio, Bow
Down Thine Ear; Recitations By Irene
Henderson and Bertha Henderson; ; jlO,
Face to Face by Miss Kate Rollins; Reel
tation by Roy Allen; Solo, Welcome For
Me, by Ida Jones; Recitation by Sallie
Billiard, Kitte's Surprise, Recitati1ns:
Maizzie Herndon; Going for the Doctor,
Meredith and Lucie Henderson; Song;
Recitation by five girls; K citation, No
body Knows But Mother, by Essie Hen
derson: Duet. Mr. and Miss Smith, Reel
tation, by Meredith Henderson; Solo
by Mazze Henderson; Recitation, The
Days of the Week, by eight girls; Song;
Collection; Recitation by Summie Hen
derson: Recitation, The Reason Why, by
yirgie Allen; Recitation by elk girls.
This school is in prosperous condi-
tion, and numbers on its roll more than
a hundred pupils, who attend very regu'
larly. The collection was quite good.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
CURES WHILE YOU SLEEP.

Hyomei Gusrsntesd TO Cure catarrh
or Money Refunded by r. ~ Cool
rick.
IT is the most economical of all
remedies for the cure OF catarrh, and
the only one that follows natural
method in treating diseases Of the
respiratory organs. Physicians ad-
wise a change OF climate for the cure
Of catarrh. With Byomei, a change
of climate is gained while at home.
Its healing balsams impregnate the
air You breathe and their health
giving and germ destroying powers
90 to the most remote air cells of the
respiratory organs.
Yon take no risk in buying Hyomei.
X. N. Goolrick has so much conf
dence in its power to Kill catarrh.
grippe, and catarrhal colds, that he
sells it under his personal guarantee
to refund the money If it fails to
cure. *
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09

While the pessimist tees only the
thorne the optimist sees only the rose on
the thorns
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09

This would be pleasant old world
II men you'd pay their debts as cheer
fully az they pay grudges.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
Liquors and
1obaccoS

In this section OF the State.
Our store Is the only place you can
find the celebr ited Wilson Whiskey
and Canada Rye drawn from the bar
rel. Our brands are too numerous to
mention. We have all kinds Of bot
tied liquors and at our bar you will
find all the leading brands. Call or
write.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
Don On'tRunChanCeS

OF purchasing your liquor any
where and everywhere, but al
waysg go where you are sure OF get
ting the best and purest goods.
Adulterated goods are not fit to
use. We are doing the largest
business in Fredericksburg, be-
cause we never misrepresent our
goods and always give you your
moneys worth in quality and
measure. We have the largest
assortment OF
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
Clothing

From the standpoint Of style and
excellent quality Of the materials, the
careful workmanship. and the very
low prices, our Clothing showing Is
unsurpassed by any other store in the
city. A strong statement, but amply
justified by the goods and prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
Granite and TinWare.

This line we bought OF very heav-
lily. The story briefly told is that
we found prices that we are not likely
to find again this year, so we plunged
in heavily.
Anything you want we have 1t at
less price.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
Lace and Embroidery.

A fast growing line with US. The
latest i'm Dress Ornaments, Lace Col
lars, and really line Of goods second
TO no other house here. Call and see.
We will give you great surprise, both
in variety and price. A special line OF
Ladies' Silk Waists.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
Shoes

We have a larger stock than ever
before, Something new in Ladies'
Oxfords, Misses OXfords, Mems Ok
fords. A new and up-to-date line. II
you have never tried US in this line,
Just try us once. Our Shoes wear.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-09
strasburger & Son

One Price Liquor and Tobacco House.
215-2i5i and 2i7 10th St.