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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
PENSION ROLL DECREASING
More Names Dropped Than Were
Added During the Last Fiscal Year.

The annual report Of Pension Commits.
sioner Ware. covering the fiscal ended
June 30, 1904, has been made public,
The report shows that during the year
the cost of maintaining the pension sys.
tenn Of the government has been SlI4,'
7l2,7S7. The appropriation for this
purpose was SIG, 40, ,29G, leaving an
unexpendcd bslance Of 81. l.70G, sos. Du-
ring the year / : ,314 persons were added
TO the pension rulls-32G by special act
OF Congress, and the balance by the Pen
sion Bureau. During the same period
49,1 1871 pensioners were dropped from
the rolls. OF these. death claimed 49,
$40, of whom 81 72S were soldiers, 3d.
OIL being volunteers Of the civil war
The total number of pensioners on the
rolls, az covered by the report, is 12O,-
315 soldiers. 273.S4t widows and de.
pendents, and 6O6 army nurses.
The report refers to the order issued
by the commissioner March IL last, In
which age il made an evidence Of disabil-
ity. In three and hall months OF it's
operation, he says that bur per cent,
or %, SOC, out Of the 80 600 pension
ers, have asked for increases under it's
terms.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
CAROLINE.
Hay Ride-Rsv. Richard 9a9by's
Farewell Sermon-Personals, Etc.

aFGWGlI
Rowling Green, Va Aug 2G 1904.
On lgat Thurrday night Mr. r. T. Col
ins, OF Holly Hill, gave delightful hay
ride to his young lady and gentlemen
friends, in honor Of Miss Fannie Lake, Of
Hampton. The night Was m ideal one
and everybody had a fine time.
Misses Liz e aud Clara GArnetf LETT on
Friday for their home in Uulpeprr. hifer
spending some time With Miss blanche
Cogbil
Mr. C. c. Ennis. of Washington. IL
spending his varatiOn with his mother,
Mrs C.. X. Ennis.
Mrs. Gregory. OF New Kent, il the
guest of Mrs. Lucy Voolfolk. at her
home, Mulberry Place.
Mrs. L. c. MOHcure left on Tuerday for
West Point, where she will spend week
with relatives.
Mrs. W. c. Boyd and little son, have
returned 20 their home in Richmond, al
ter a months Writ TO her parents, Mr..
and Mr.. r. ID. Coghill.
Misses Marian and Julia Ky yland, Of
Richmond. are the guests OF the Misses
Broaddus.
Mrs. Ernest Smoot and two children,
are spending this week with relatives at
Smoot's Mill.
Mrs. Gaines and children have return.
ed to their home in Washington. alter
spending some time with her parents.
Alr. and Mrs. 5. I. Trewsla
Prof. and Mrs. Phelps spent several
DAYS OF this week at the Seminary.
Miss Margaret Webb has returned
from q delightful stay at Atlantic City
and Basic City. She WAS accompanied
by her grandmother, Mrs. q q Roby,
who spent several days here before re.
turning to her home in Atlanta
Miss Ethel Wright, of Richmond, spent
a portion OF this week with Mis-" Annie
Parish.
Rev, Richard Ragby delivered wO ger
mons in the Chri-tian church on Sunday.
These were perhaps his lsst sermons
here, AS he has accepted call e. Scran-
ton. Pa. lie has endesred himself not
only 10 his own CONGREGATION, but to all
with whom he has come in contact. While
we are 10th to part with him. The best
wishes of the entire community follow
him 10 his pew field.
Mr. and Mrs Bernard Walker. oi King
and Queen, are the guests OF her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. X, W Garrett
Miss Besaie Gill, Of Milford, is the
guests OF Miss Louise Bice. Of Ashland.
Mr.. A. B Clarke, Of Richm Dnd, is
spending this week with his family. who
are Hummpring at the Seminary.
Miss ShumAn. of ShumRnsyillp, Is the
guest nf her sister, Mrs. e. X Duraey.
Dr. II. l.. Qusrles, of Ashland, was a
visitor 10 our town this week.
Mr.. l.. NJ G. Baker and two little boys
have returned to Knoxville, after a short
visit 10 his mother, Mrs Lima BRker
Y 4
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
Mt. Zion Baptist Church. colores

The above named church has, since its
organization, raised about $500 among
it's own members, and it has paid for a
lot to build upon, and also paid for
building as far az the carpenters have
gone, $3.50, and to pastors salary and
incidentals about $3.50 This money
has been raised without asking the pub.
lie for q cent.
Knowing that many of the people OF
this community sympethize with us in
our struggle. we desire TO state that
within the next few days our agents will
call upon you for such aid as you may
be disposed to give. We make this ap-
peal only 20 those who are in sympathy
with us Our agents will present sub
scription books signed by the pastor Of
the church. the clerk and chairman OF the
Board of Trustees
Rev. VIM NJ. Robinson,
Pastor.
Edward HeyelOw,
Church Clerk.
Shepherd Brown,
Chairman Of the Board of Trustees
fredericksburg, Va, Aug. 20. 1904.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30

The National and Congressional Com
mittees are apparently slow in getting
down 60 serious work. The reasons are
apparent. First, campaign work never
opens IN earnest until the candidate
writes his formal letter of acceptance.
Neither Mr.. Roosevelt nor Judge Parker
has done this yet, and neither party will
do more than throw out skirmish lines
until the letters are given to the public
1t Is not likely that the really serious
work OF the campaign will be c0mmenc-
ed until the idle Of September. From
that time until the 7th OF November the
firing will be as hesuy as it can be made,
and will not be interrupted by any
trucfs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
a SMoat Breath

is a never failing sign of a healthy
stomach. When the breath is bad
the stomach is out OF order There
is no remedy in the world equal to
KOdOl Dyspepsia Cure for curing
indigestion, dyspepsia and all stomach
disorders Mrs. Mary 5. Crick, of
White Plains, KY, writes: II have
been a dyspectie for years tried all
kinds OF remedies but continued to
grow worse. BY the use of KOdol |
began to improve at once, and after
taking few bottles am fully restored
in weight, health and strength and
can eat whatever | like Kodol di-
gests what you eat and makes the
stomach sweet Sold by ID. @. Bow
man druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
TO ADDRESS PEACE CONGRESS
Secretary Hay to Discuss Reduction
of Armaments az Boston Meeting.

Boston, Aug. 26.-lt was announced
here that Secretary of State John Hay
will make an attempt 10 be present
and make at least one address at the
international Peace Congress. which
opens in this city October 3. IT Is
thought that he will discuss the sub
feet OF the reduction of armaments.
Secretary =. F. Trueblood. OF the
American committee OF the lnterna'
tional Peace Conference, states that
his people are working along lines
similar to those of the inteT-parliamen-
tary conference "Our Boston con
gress." he said, will probably vote in
favor of a reduction OF armaments.
The feeling is very pronounced in Eu-
rope among all responsible statesmen
that the question must be considered
very soon. A gradual reduction Will
be favored"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30

After Discussing TaIih Revision and
Monetary QUESTION, Mr.. Hill Said
Republicans Could Do Nothing But
Nominate Mr.. Roosevelt.
Binghamton. n. Y. Aug. 26.-For-
mer Senator David B. Hill opened t-e
Democratic campaign in Broome coul-
ty in a speech at the agricultural lar
az Deposit. In the course of his address
Senator Hill touched upon the ta-ih
question. saying that he believed In IN
honest revision of the tariff laws 50
that the vast corporate interests should
not be subseryed to the detriment Of
the people. Referring to the financial
interests OF the country, the senator
said:
The gold standard has been irrevo-
cably established. so that there is no
necessity for a change. The Demo-
cratic party. which established the
present currency system. can safely be
trusted whenever the necessity shall
at lot ~ Hdhf Hht II NAlttllrN' Aca INV
best interests of the people.
Speaking of the essential differences
between the Republican and the DEM
ocratic parties, the speaker said the
difference is that the Republican party
stands for private purposes and tine
Democratic party for public purposes.
Theodore Roosevelt the Republican
candidate for the presidency. declared
Mr.. Hill. "is a fraud. Al the time ne
took his oath OF Office In Buffalo, after
the assassination OF President Mchin-
ley. he declared in public that he would
simply fill McKinley's place that he
would not look for denomination. La
ter. on the same train with Mckinley s
dead body, he gave ont statement 10
the press to the effect that he thought
he had been misunderstood by the pub
lie, which meant practically that he
was a candidate for denomination. The
Republicans had him on their hands
and could do nothing but renOminate
him"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
500 Reward, 500.

The readers OF this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is ut least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, aud
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only cure now known TO the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires con.
stitutional treatment. Halls Ca.
tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution aud
assisting nature in doing its work.
The proprietors have so much faith
in it's curative powers that they otfer
One Hundred Dollars for any case
that it fails TO cure. Send for list Of
testimonials.
Address: f. j. CHENEY 4 Co.,
Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, 72c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con
stipation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
1ha Saorat Of Sueeaaa

Forty million bottles of August
Flower sold in the United States
alone since its introduction And
the demand for it is still growing.
Isn't that a fine showing of success ?
Don't it prove that August Flower
has had unfailing success in the cure
of indigestion and dyspepsia-the
two greatest enemies of health and
happiness7 Does it not afford the
best evidence that August Flower is
a sure specific for all stomach and in
testinal disorders THAT it has
proved itself the best of all liver reg
ulatorsP August Flower has a
matchIess record of over thirty i've
wears in curing the ailing millions of
there distressing complaints sue
cess that Is becoming wider in its
scope every day,at home and abroad,
as the fame OF August Flower
spreads. Trial bottles, poe; regular
size, Zoe. For sale by K. N.do0lriek.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
KING GEORGE.
Mr.. G. T. Loeffler's Store Robbed
Thief Camped Nearby and Goods
Were Recovered.

Thief Camped Nearby and Goods
Were Recovered.
King George Go Va, Ang. 2Gth, 1904,
One Of the huldest rnbheries ever per
petrated in King George took place be-
fore day this morning at Ducat, when
the store Of Mr.. g. T. Loelller was enter
ed aud robbed of - considerable amount
of merchandise. The thiei entered the
store, with the help Gi n long ladder,
through a second story window. lie
went 70 the lower floor, which ii used al
"A store and pOstOlrp. and stole can
Of lard. three sacks Of 4 Jur, side OF
meat, cigars, tobacco, candy, coffee,
canned beef and other eAtebles. lie
left through q lower window. As
soon ns the burglary was discovered, Mr..
LO III ,r's family started in pursuit OF the
thief and tracked man to u camp in
the bushes about a mile from the store,
where he was sitting on the can OF lard
enjoying beef, crackers and candy. As
soon "a he saw he was discovered he Gov
cred his face with his hands and fled.
Almost all the stolen goods were recov'
cred. Nothing In the p0stt fllc1 w8s dig
turbed This affair has cau sed much ex-
element in the neighbOrhood where it
occurred, and every effort is being made
to capture the guilty party. We are
glad Mr. Lopiiler, who Is one OF the best
pOst-masters and most worthy citizens
Of King George county, did not lose more
heavily.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
sueoiaI Excursions to Niagara Fails

Special Niagara Falls excursions
wilileave Washington via b. x. .. K.
r., p. & r. Ry- and i. V. r. r. at 2
a. IN. July 1st and 18th, August 5th
and 18th, September End and 10th
and October 7th; and via p K; K ,
buffalo and n. Y. G. & II. Il. r. X,
Mt S a. IN. July sth and 29nd, August
t9th and Goth, September 9Th and
23rd and October 14th.
Rate from Fredericksburg SLIGO
Tickets will be sold for afternoon
trains on the days prior 10 excursion
from Washington, good returning on
all regular trains including l.; V. X.
r., Black Diamond Express, leaving
Niagara Falls within 10 days inciud-
ing date of excursion leaving WASH
ington.
lsw y, =, Co1i hBtht'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
Hiatorle GaYals.

Register of the Land Office, John "
has secured from the roof Oi
the old Capitol az Richmond a large piece
OF the old timber used in the original con
structiOn of the building, from which be
will have three gayels made. One OF
these he will present TO the Grand Lodge
OF Mssons of Virginia, and the other two
will be presented to the president of the
Senate and the speaker Of the House oi
Delegates. for using in presiding over
those bodies Each geyel will be epPro-
priately inscribed. They will be Of great
yAlne As hiatDrie relics,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
ENCOURAGES REPUBLICANS,
Opie's Detection in Tenth Diatriot
Gives Them 2 Fishting Chance.

Capt. J n 0pie's open letter to the
Democratic of the Tenth district has
created considerable stir on account OF
the fact that the writer has been for
years loyal Democrats,
The Republicans Of the Tenth, led by
Hon. George A. Rsvercomb, are hoping
great things from the disagreement be.
tween the Democrats. and believe that
their nominee has a good chance TO win.
It il stated, however, that the eliminA-
ton Of the negro vote by the new con.
stitutioo renders It impossible for Re-
publican TO win, unless enough Demo
Gratis change their faith.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
BROOKLYN Campaian Opened.

New York, Aug, 26,-The campaign
in Brooklyn was opened by a meet
ing held under the auspices OF the
Kings County Democratic Club, at
which Senator Joseph w. Bailey. Of
Texas. was the principal speaker
Resolutions endorsing the nomination
of Parker and Davis were read, and
after an Introductory address, in which
he reviewed the political situation. Ed
ward NJ. Shepherd. chairman OF the
meeting. introduced Senator Bailey.
who was greeted with prolonged aD-
plause,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
a Rich Vein of Copper.

Great interest is being manifested In
the discovery OF a rich vein of copper on
the WeaYes estate, near Midland, Fau
quier county There is also a strong
possibility OF company being formed
TO develop the copper on J. NJ. Stive'
ley's farm near Bealeton. Experts from
the oil regions OF Western Pennsylvania
assert there is every indication of oil
near Midland, and well will shortly be
bored to find out
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
Special Friday and Saturday Exeur-
Siona

To New Jersey sea shore resorts
On Friday aud Saturday OF each
week from June oath to September
10th. round trip tickets will be on
sale 70 Atlantic City. Cape May,
Ocean City and Sea Isle City, at
$50.
These tickets will be good going
only on date of sale, and for return
leaving destination not later than
midnight Of Tuesday following date
of issue. s2wl1w
G. G. Cox, Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
DewIts In the Name.

When you 20 to buy Witch Hazel
Salye look for the name Dewitt on
every box. The pure. unadulterated
Witch Hazel is used in making De
Wits Witch Hazel Salye, which is
the best salve in the world for cuts,
burns, bruises, boils, eczema and piles.
The popularity of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel SaIye, due to its many cures,
has caused numerous worthless coun-
terfeits to be placed on market.
The genuine bears the maine Z. @.
Dewitt & Co.. Chicago. Sold by ID.
@ Bowman. druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
NUGGETS OF NEWS

st. Louis Exposition officials deny
the report that the Worlds Fair viii
be opened on Sundays.
South Dakota cattle raiseTs will ap-
peal 20 President Roosevelt to save
them from bankruptcy by settling the
Chicago meat strike.
In an attempt to commit suicide,
Harry Woods, of New York, drank All
ounce of carbolic acid and a pint OF
blue ink. He will recover
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
For Over Sixty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over sixty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
1t sOOthes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for DiarrhOea'
It will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by Druggists in
every part of the world. Twenty
FIVE cents bottle. Be sure and ask
for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup," and take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
Excursion Tickets to Worlds Fail

Excursion Tickets TO Worlds Fair.
Excursion rates on account of
Worlds Fair, st. Louis, Mo, via =
r. r., B & o. or G. & o.
Season tickets on sale daily, COM
mencing April 95th; final limit De-
eember 10, 1904, $33.60.
Sixty day excursion tickets on sale
daily, commencing April 18th, limit
sixty days, including date of issue;
final limit not to exceed December 10,
1904, $2S 90.
Fift~en-day excursion tickets on
sale daily, commencing April 25th.
limit fifteen days, including date OF
sale, $23.00.
On certain specified dates. to be an
nounced later, special coach excur-
sion tickets will be sold at rate of
$17.OO; limit ten days, including date
of issue, and good only in coaches on
specified trains. These tickets will
not be good in sleeping, parlOrOr din
ing cars. u. u Cox, agent.
Iatelligerce is the mother OF brevity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
q Parfact Rainlass Pill

is the one that will cleanse the system,
set tire liver 20 action, remove the
bile, clear the complexion, cure head.
ache and leave good taste in the
mouth. The famous little pills for
doing such work pleasantly and ef-
fectually are DeWitt's Little Early
Risers. Bob Moore. of Lafayette,
Ind., says: "All other pills have
used grippe and sicken, while DeWitt's
Little Early RiseFs are simply per.
feet" Sold by ID. @. Bowman, drug
Qist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
Candidates For Governor Invited

NansemOnd County Democrats will
hold a big rally on October 10, at which
all three candidates for governor have
been invited to speak. Judge Mann has
accepted Mr.. Swanson says it is impos-
sible to close the engagement now, but
he may later on, and Mr.. Willard replies
that he will give definite answer next
week
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
Prince William County, Va, Sept
$40, 1904.


The Southern Railway will sell
round trip tickets between Washing,
ton, Bluemont, Harrisonburg, Front
ROYAL, Warreuton, Danville, Va, and
intermediate stations to Manassas.
Va. and the maneuver camps, on ac
count of the Army Maneuvers, Mt
greatly reduced rates. There Will be
from 25, 900 to 10000 United States
troops and National Guard in the
maneuvers, that will occupy an area
of g., 900 acres, and every one should
take advantage Of the low rates offer
ed by the Southern Railway to wit.
ness the drilling of this large body OF
soldiers, which will present gran6
spectacle. All through trains of the
Southern will stop at Manassas, Va
during the maneuvers. tslO
The taxidermlst nearly always lives in
a stuffy little place.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
ParksIey incorporates.

At an election held In PArksley, AccO-
mac county. on the question OF incorpor.
alton, 30 votes were east for and {
against. DR.. j. r. SIedge WAS elected
mayor, and 4. |. Kent, town recorder.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
a Summer Gold ,

A summer cold is not only annoy.
ing, but if not relieved Pneumonia
will be the probable result by Fall.
One Minute Cough Cure clears the
phIegm, draws out Inflammation,
heals, soothes and strengthens the
lungs and bronchial tubes. One
Minute Cough Cure is an ideal rem
edy for the children. 1t is pleasant
to the taste and perfectly harmless
A certain certain cure for Group,
Cough and Cold, Sold by ID. @. Bow
man, druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30

A flirt is a girl who is afraid she will
be left at the post.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
HILL RAPS ROOSEVELT
Former Senator Says Republican
Candidate is a Fraud.

OPENS cAMPAion IN NEW YoRX
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30

No matter how rich man is, he sus-
poets the probity of every body who is
richer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
VIRGINIA COLLEGE

For YOUNG LADIES, Roanoke, Va.
Opens Sept. .6, 1904. One of the leading
schools for young ladies In the South. New
buildings, pianos and equipment. Campus
ten acres. Grand mountain scenery I'm
Valley of Virginia. famed for health. En-
ropean and American teachers. Full course.
Conservatory advantages In art, music and
elOeutiOn. Certificates Wellesley. Students
from 20 States. For catalogue ADDRESS
MATTE p. HARRIS. President, kca-
noke, VA gynt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30

Theories cause more worry than facts
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30
ARMY EUVERS.

It doesn't require brilliant person TO
east reflections.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30

ESSEX.

Big Meetings Still Continue Search
ty of Labor Makes The Dinner at
All Day Services an Undertaking
New-Times Have Changed Mem
apjes Of the Past. Etc
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-30

After Discussing Tariff Revision and
Monetary QUESTION, Mr.. Hill Said
Republicans Could Do Nothing But
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-04-23
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE


Bed hHngings are again in fashion.
The daintieSt and lightest OF colorinGs
are used for them, from white madras
nets, tumhour muslinS ana soft Indian
SILKS To brorudcs in all their exquisite
pastel shades. There are also the
aesthetic ana quaint colorngs, both of
design ana dye, or the more conven-
tional patterns that will ever retain
need Of popularity. The textures
for the hangings are beautiful Tam
bour sets are delightful, with dra
peries If the same The French white
work is exceedingly decorative with
curtains of much thinner material.
Japanese fabrics are always popular
and can hc had in pure white, with II
knutted fringe, or in tan or ten colorcl
silk, edged with lace of the same
shade BcdSrrcads and pillow shams
of lace over CUlurcd Innings tone with
the hangings Spreads of old hand
woven linen. with hurdcrs of antiqu"
lace are being used again by those
who ar" fortunate To possess them.
Many shupsare showing entire spreaGs
Of renaissance and Marie Antolncttc
lace, which 20 50 well with the flow
cred chintzcs. But these are costly.
There are countless other pretty ana
inexpensive designs TO be seen, how
ever. London Express