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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-28
STEPS FOR PEACETAKEN
Russia Will Deal Direct With Toxic
Through French Minister.
NEGOTIATING LOAN IN PARIS

Dispatch to ST. Petersburg Saying
Japanese Were Approaching Vlad''
vostok Said TO Have Induced Russia
to Seek Peace.
Paris. March 25.-The prospects OF
peace between Russia and Japan as
,umed a more definite and almost tan
eible aspect as the result OF the an
nouncement of the resumption OF nego-
tiations for Russian loan. The post
ponement OF the loan occurred through
the stand taken by the financial ele-
ment against proceeding while the I'M
certainties continued, whilst a willing
ness To resume negotiations was con-
strued as meaning that their strong
influence finally has prevailed with
the authorities at st. Petersburg. The
announcement of the resumption OF
negotiations took definite form in
communication to the syndicate OF
agents de change. who form an intiu-
entail element on the Bourse. holding
government credentials.
The effect of the first announcement
was to stimulate the market, and par
ticularlv Russian securities. A reac-
ton occurred on fears as to the effect
the heavy demands OF the loan would
have on the market and doubts con-
corning the uses TO which the loan will
be put. However, it seems to be the
accepted view of financiers that the
proceeds of the loan will not be applied
to the further continuance of the war
Coupled with the announcement OF
resumption of the loan negotiations
came a strong intimatiOn from official
and diplomatic quarters that steps
looking toward peace had been def
nitely taken by Russia. The foreign
Office declined TO confirm a report that
France was likely to be the interme-
diary: but diplomats. who are actively
interested. for the first time gave credit
10 the statement that Russia had de-
cided TO seek peace II was said III
these quarters that Russia would deal
directly with Toxic through the French
minister. who has charge OF Russia
interests there. However, the report
Of Frances active part in the negotia-
lions were said to be not entirely cor
rect. as other powers have contributed
towards a pacific solution and it is ex-
pected they will take part in its reali-
cation. 1t appears that some OF the
lesser powers, including Sweden. are
assisting to that end.
Russias chief preoccupation is said
TO BE- avoidance of having peace plans
arouse the animosity Of the powerful
war element at home.
The receipt OF an official dispatch at
st. Petersburg on March 20. saying
that the Japanese were approaching
Vladiyostok is said 10 have induced
the determination 10 seek a pacific so
luton. On the other hand, IL is assert
ed that Japanese proximity 10 Nladi-
vostok promises to be a chief obstacle
In the way of peace, as diplomat.sts
conversant with the situation say that
Japan will seek 10 avert peace until
she possesses Russia's only outlet 10
the Pacific ocean
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-28
OTHER WORlDS.
4 Our sole knowledge of the peo-
pie on other worlds and how far
the neonle there differ from our

lDe DCODAC NnNAN NAAAANA AANAA 49,
inhabitants, can only be guessed by
comparison with animal nature on this
small sphere of ours. More important
to us is a knowledge OF ourselves.
WKNow THYsELF" was All old Greek
thought. How 70 take care OF ones
own BODY is not so simple as some think;
the human mechanism IS wonderful
thing aud requires watching.
One man who has done more TO teach
the American people how 10 care tor Their
bodies than almost any other. is DR.. K y.
Pierce. of Buffalo y. Y. the Author of the
WCommon Sense Medical Adviser. lie
saws II is not the quantity of the food
eaten which produces strength ana health
flor some people can keep strong ON very
meagre Diet but il Is how much food IS
Absorbed and assimilated by the blood aud
carried TO uourish every organ of the body.
II Is. therefore, vitality necessary for the
bodv that the stomach be IN a healthy
state. II disease Of the stomach, or what is
called stomach trouble" prevents proper
nutrition then the heart. liver lungs, and
kidneys do not get proper tood-they are
not fed on rich red blood and IN conse-
ouence. begin to show signs OF distress.
Outwardly these Signs may be pimples
and eruptions on skin, pale face, slcepless
nights, urea, lauSulU lSNLi' * W. -
of the nerves not being fed on pure blood
they become starved, and we receive
ffaSHfHg in the pain We call neuralgia.
Rheumatism too Is a blood disease. AFTER
years of practice and study Dr. Pierce
found that an Alternative Extract which he
named uDr Pierce's Golden Medical Dis.
covery," made from the extracts Of several
plants invariably produced a tonic effect
upon the system. Il helped the process OF
absorption Of the healthy elements IN the
food and increased the red corpuseles OF
the blood. as well as eliminated the poisons
from the system.
Business is business. No time for head
aches. Constipation causes them Doctor
Pisrce's Pleasant Pellets cure them by cur
ing the cause. Laxative aud MID.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-28
$500.
Clothing.

A dollar saved il "A dollar earned.
I hc main difference Is thtt you have
to hustle To earn it. You have only
to huy from the Bo-t II Variety
Store 10 save.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-28
Undertakers and Embalmers

No. 719 Main St., Freder.
icksburg, Va Phone 20.
Across from Exchange Hotel
and next to Western Unior
office. Telegraph and telephone
orders receive prompt atten.
ton. Open day and night
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-28
Delaware and Virginia Railway Co
RappahannOck River Line, Spring Schedule
IN EFFECT MARCH "a, 1905.

Light weather permitting,
at 1870 D. M Tuesday Friday for the following points
Weand Creek White stone lrvi"gon "eems
MOrHs }urlaI url1anua Mnnaskon
Water Port >hars Bowlers WIes Nrltods
Ma BandGed Carriers. Lay toms lAeown
Saunders Geaw Port Roya, Port Conway Hay Nonn
Hop YardR atcllfes, and Fredericksburg.
Returning will Fredericksburg, tide aud weather permit
Monday stopping all landings TO Leeds
Tuesday aud Friday Tappaannoc
at UanDa Creek arriving
"Wednesday Il Saturday.
"
a p III. Wednesday and Thursday stopping at
Mil White lrviDgon, Meems NIL
Morans knrans anna MOnaskOn
Water View Shars Bowler Wares, WfOrds Iappian
Steamer Tuesday and Thurday will also stop at
wlarves Urban Creek
irwin
Mran BOwlers, Wares
Wefords Tappahannock
Monday, Wednesday aud Thursday
Bay Port arriving }ilt
Tuesday, Thursday aud Friday.
leaving Tappaannock Wednesday whtryes
Freight received at fredericksburg sailing time Of
all
Norfolk Route
TappaIannOck. weather permitting Friday AT
IN Norfolk AZ Saturday
for rappalannock, stopping AT all points
WILLARD THOMSON, len. Manager, Baltimore Md
w. D. SCOTT, Agent, Fredericksburg, Va.
GenF FRI andP Ag. a
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-28
Russian Retreat Hats Temporarily

Gunshu Pass. March 25.-The Rus
sian retreat has now reached the vii
lsge OF Sipinghai. - miles north Of
Tie Pass, where it has temporarily
halted The army has been practically
without rest for months, and it is nat
ural that fatigue should be evident
The japanese are reported to be ad-
vancing on Sipinghai positions along
the railway and on both tianEs.
A brisk action occurred on the even
ing of March IS at Kaiyuan. the Rus
sian rear guard beating off two heavy
attacks. which lasted until midnight.
After blowing up railway bridges
north Of Kaiyuan at five places the
Russian retirement was continued on
March 10. 20 and q. with only light
rifle firing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-28
CREDIT OF BOTH COMPARED
Russia Making Desperate Efforts to
Float Loan In June.

Float Loan In June.
London. Jan. 25.-The possibilities
Of arranging peace between Russia and
Japan and the financial contest be-
tween the two countries are attracting
greater attention for the moment than
the strategic developments in Manchu-
ria. Comparisons are drawn between
the respective status of the two ma
tons in the money market now and at
the beginning of the war. ThR spec
tacle of the Russian minister OF finance
inviting newspaper editors and CORES
pondents to verify by personal inspec-
ton the national bullion deposits
whilst Japan is negotiating an enOr-
nous loan on better terms than her
previous small, timid issues, puts the
development of the credit of the two
belligerents into vivid contrast and Il
greatly commented upon. The London
papers express little doubt that Russia
will obtain her loan in France eventu-
ally, but on hard terms. 1t is reported
that the new japanese loan is already
fully underwritten and that dealings
have begun at substantial premium.
The Daily Telegraph this morning,
editorializing on the statement of its
st. Petersburg correspondent that En-
peror Nicholas has been reluctantly
persuaded of the necessity Of conclud-
ing peace but is infexibly determined
to pay no indemnity, says it has rea-
son to believe that in the last resort
Japan would not insist on indemnity
If she were absolutely guaranteed the
permanent enjoyment of the conces-
sions she demands as the price of peace
by guarantee of Great Britain either
alone or In conjunction with America,
of the strict observance Of the terms OF
peace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-28

Sacrifice

We have just completed
one OF the best purchases
we ever made la Shoes,
and while these shoes are
all button shoes, they are
clean, new. up 10 dat"
STYLES. ami IL does not re-
uuire a judge 10 tell the
vast difference between
these aud Shoes regularly
sold at thcsr prices eau
aud see them. il uulA to
satisfy curiosity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-28
a Destructive Fire.

To draw the fire out of burn, OF
heal a cut without leaving a scar, use
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. A spee
cific for piles. Get the genuine: j.
I. Tucker, editor of the Harnonizer,
Centre. Ala. writes: II have used
Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve in my
family for Piles, cuts and burns. IL
is the best salve on the market.
Every family should keep 1t on hand"
Sold by GooIrick's Modern Pharmacy
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-28

Japs InIure ROjestvensky's 5attleships
Paris. March 25.-The Mathis St
Petersburg correspondent sends an un-
confirmed report that japanese tor
pedo boats have succeeded in damag-
ing Vice Admiral Rojestyensky's bat
tleships Sissoi Veliky and Navarin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-28
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, soitens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t 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, 1905-03-28
! carry the largest and most
complete line Of
Building Material

in fredericksburg. Six buildings, not in
Guiding sheds. all full | carry in StOci
dressed y. c. and Georgia pine, flooring,
ceiling, partition, castings and boards any
length. Also sash, doors, blinds, mould
lngs, nantes, columns. brackets, balus-
ers and everything for interior and exte
rior finish. lAths, lime, plaster, cement
and hail, paints, oils, glass, fire clay, sewer
pipe, builders hardware and saw.mill sup
plies. Prospective buyers and contractor,
will do well to examine my stock and
GET NV PRICES
b fore buying. Correspondence solicited
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-06-22
Russia and Japan Agree Upon 1t as
the Meeting Point for the
Peace NegOtiators.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT IS OFFICIAL
Should the Weather be Uncomfortably
Warm in Washington the Meeting
May be Adjourned to Some
Summer Resort in
Northern State.

Washington, June 16.-America's S
national capital has been selected as
the seat of negotiations between the
plenipotentiaries of Russia and Japan
for treaty of peace. The choice of
Washington as the location of the
peace conference marks another for
ward step in the negotiations toward
ultimate peace in the far east insti-
tuted by President Roosevelt.
Official announcement of the selec-
tion of Washington was made by Sec
retary Loeb at the White House yes
terday. 1t was in typewriter form
and read as follows: when the two
governments were unable to agree
upon either Che Foo or Paris, the
president suggested The Hague, but
both governments have now requested
that Washington be chosen as the
place of meeting and the president
has accordingly formally notified both
governments that Washington will be
so selected"
This statement was supplemented
afterward by a semi official an
nouncement that after meeting and
organizing the plenipotentiaries of the
two governments, If it should be found
to be uncomfortably hot in Washing
ton. may adjourn the meeting to some
summer resort in the north and there
continue their sittings until such
time as the weather in Washington
be more comfortable"
Until yesterday Japan's irreconcil-
able opposition to the selection of any
European capital was not known def
nitely. At a conference which the
Japanese minister had with President
Roosevelt he conveyed to the presi-
dent the Japanese governments final
refusal to consent to holding the con-
ference in Europe.
The proposed conference is scarcely
likely to be convened before the mid
die of August and, perhaps, not until
a later date. 1t may be July l, pos
sbly little later, before the ar
rangements for the meeting Of the
plenipotentiaries finally are complet-
ed
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-06-22
SENSATIONAL EXPOSURES.
They Are Made as to the Connection
of Philadelphia Politicians with
Fat Contracts for City Work.

Philadelphia. June 16-There were
highly interesting developments
Thursday in Mayor Weaver's crusade
for good government. The fight
against the trolley franchises is, for
a moment forgotten in the light of
what developed at the hearing of
Select Councilman Frank H. Caven.
who is charged with violating his
councilmanic oath by being interested
in city contracts. During the hearing
it was shown that Insurance Commits
sioner Israel w. Durham, the leader of
the republican organization in this
city, is a partner in the McNichol
firm Of city contractors.
1t was also shown that while James
p. McNichol, who is now a state SEN
ator and one of the local republican
leaders, was in city councils the NC
Nichol firm consisted of Durham, Mrs.
James P. McNichol, John NJ. Mack and
Daniel j. McNichol, brother of
James P. McNichol. 1t was also shown
that after James p. McNichol left
councils his wife withdrew from the
firm. Her place was taken by himself.
Judge Gordon brought the proceed
ings to a close with lengthy argu-
ment in which he arraigned "boodling"
councilmen, scored the McNichols and
promised startling developments in
court. Caven was then held in $4,000
for court.
AS result of what developed at
the hearing Mayor Weaver accepted
the resignation of John w. Hill, chief
on giDaar of tho huraau of filtration
and also that of his son, Henry w.
Hill, who was assistant to his father.
The designations were sent to the
mayor to take effect June 80, but they
were accepted to take effect immedi-
ately Chief Hill was the highest
salaried official in the city, his com
pensation being $1,000 year. Stimuli
taneous with the acceptance of the
designations all work on the city's
filtration system was ordered stopped.
The office of Chief Hill was placed
in charge of Assistant Director Of
Public Works Hicks and the city's Of
fees at the filtration plants were put
in charge of detectives, with instruc-
tions to permit no one to remove any
records or other documents. While no
official expression could be obtained
as to the reasons for the resignation,
il is learned from high authority that
Mayor Weaver was not satisfied with
affairs connected with the construc-
tion of the filter plants.
The filtration system has cost the
city about $22 100000, and it will take
upwards of $5,000,O00 more to com
plete the work.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-06-22

line when the earl crushed another hat
"a hat that did not belong to him
and thereby acquired the distinction
of being the only man who had ever
struck his sovereign. 1t occurred dur
ing debate in the house of lords when
the earl was making a vehement ha-
rangue in favor of a militia ballot. The
king-then the prince of Wales
CHANGED to be occupying a seat in front
of him. Emphasizing one of his points
with a magnificent gesture, the zeal
Gus peer brought his clenched fist down
hard on the royal hat, bonneting his
future ruler effectively. 1t was charac-
teristic of the earl that he did not al
low the untoward incident to disturb
the thread of his discourse, postponing
his apologies to more convenient sea
son. But his royal highness displayed
great agility in getting out of range.
Though SO years old last August,
Lord Wemyss shows no signs of mental
decrepitude. Tall, lean, willowy burn
ing with the fire of an unquenchable
enthusiasm, gaunt and rugged in his
oratory, his silyery locks flying wildly
about his ears, the keen features sharp
ened by time and periodical conflict,
he would pass in the kilt for some war
scanned Scottish chieftan. hero of q
seore of tales of border fray. He is
prophet of woe-a modern jeremiah
whose voice is filled with lamentations.
Ever since he entered public life-and
that was long before most of those
now conspicuous in it were born-he
has preached a doctrine OF national
pessimism. The times to him have
been always out of joint, but he has
never inveighed against the sp<te, how
ever unblessed, which has caused his
creation to set it right.
But his sincerity and patriotism can
not be disputed No man has done
more to foster the volunteer move
ment. 1t was 45 years ago that he first
assumed command of corps, and his
gift, the Elcho challenge shield, still
testifies to his practical interest in the
body whose motto is Defense, Not De-
fiance." He has the courage Of his
convictions at all times and is never
bothered by considerations of consist
ency. lie has proclaimed Dotn GULL
munism and ildividuaiism. He once
opposed the habitual inebriates bill in
the house of lords on the ground that
every Englishman ought to be allowed
to get drunk when it pleased him to
do so.
In his own person he furnishes the
best refutation of his jeremiads on ma
tional decadence. Though he long ago
passed the age when most men are
supposed to have something more than
one foot in the grave, he is still sound
in wind and limb; is &een sportsman,
hunts, fishes and drives his own motor
car, makes speeches full of fire and
vigor whenever the spirit moves him,
writes books and beguiles what leisure
he has left at his fayorite hobby
sculpture.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-06-22
NAMES BEST DOCTOR
MIR. BAYssON PUBLISHES RESULTS
OF VALUABLE EXPERIENCE.
a Former Pronounced Dyspeptic Ho Now
Rejoices In Perfect Freedom from
Miseries of Indigestion.

a Former Pronounced Dyspeptic Ho Now
Rejoices In Perfect Freedom from
Miseries of Indigestion.
Thousands of sufferers know that the
reason why they are irritable and de-
pressed and nervous and sleepless is be-
cause their food does not digest, but how
to get rid of the difficulty is the pnzzling
question.
Good digestion calls for strong diges-
tive organs, and strength comes from a
supply Of good rich blood. For this
reason Mr.. Baysson took DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for the cure of ind gestion.
"They have been my best DOCTOR" he
says. II was suffering from dyspepsia.
The pains in my stomach after meals
were almost unbearable. My sleep was
very irregular and my complexion was
sallow. AS the result of using eight
boxes of DIR. Williams Pink Pills, about
the merits of which I learned from
friends in France, I have escaped all
these troubles, and am able again to take
pleasure in eating"
A very simple story, bat if it had not
been for DR.. Williams Pink Pills it
might have been tragic one. When dis
comfort begins with eating, fills up the
intervals between meals with pain, and
prevents sleep at night, there certainly
cannot be much pleasure in living. A
final general breaking down must be
merely question of time.
Mr.. Joseph Baysson is a native of
Aix-les- Bains, France, but now resides
at No 2439 Larkin street, San Francisco,
Gal. He is one of great number who
can testify to the remarkable efficacy of
DR.. Williams Pink Pills in the treatment
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Proper diet is, of course, great aid in
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Eat" may be obtained by any one who
makes request for it by writing to tho
DR.. Williams Medical Co., Schenectady,
NY. This valuable diet book contains
an important chapter on the simplest
means for the cure OF constipation.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-06-22
Ancient Egypt
Knew the Virtues OF the
fsKing Of Foods. -

Since the earliest annals of Old
Egypt, wheat has been recognized
as the king of foods.
1t has held its sway down to the
present day, Notwithstanding the
fact that in many forms of making
wheat into food products, some of
the best elements are lost.
Bread has been aptly termed,
"the staff of life," as it alone of
known foods has all the elements
that are needed to sustain life.
Egg-O-See contains all the best
elements of wheat in far more
healthful and delicious form than
any bread, crackers or ordinary
wheat foods. In addition to the
best whole wheat delicately faxed
and crushed, it is made still more
digestib1e by the addition of refined
diastase, the highest grade of malt.
There are no premiums or gifts
in the Egg-O-See package; moth
ing but full measure of the highest
grade of cereal food in the world.
AA 4 largo
eb !: q: =: !: =; :::,!:! 10: /
IL A package
WEEA = - at any U
NUAkHEN grocery
quincy, Ill.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-06-22

fications. The place pays $4,000 per
annum.
Maj. Carson is the dean of the Wash
ington corps of correspondents. He is n
veteran of the civil war and has per-
sonal acquaintance with most of the
men who have been in the public eye
since the early SOS. He has many ac-
quaintances in st. Louis. He was a guest
at the dedicatory exercises of the Louisi-
ana Purchase exposition, and has for
many years been a personal friend and
associate of Mr. Walter B. Stevens,
formerly Washington correspondent
and now secretary OF the Exposition
company in st. Louis. Maj. Carson will
succeed Mr.. ]. Hampton Moore, of Phil-
Rdslphia. who resigned recently.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-06-22

(s) Flag stations. Coo) Trains do not stop
II Telegraph offices. Train Nos. and 10 VIII
carry passengers Tains and 10 do
Trains run on Eastern Standard Time.
Connections-At Ulysses with Fall Brook R'y
for points north and south. At B. 8. juno
ton with Buffalo & SusquehannaR. r. north for
wellsvile, south for Galeton and Ansonia. Az
Port Allegany with w. N. Y. & p. r. r., north
for Buffalo, Olean, Bradford and SmethporG
south for Heating Summit, Austin Emporium
end Penn's r. r., points.
b. A. MCCLURE denlsupt.
Coudersport, Pa.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-06-22
Rev, Locke Dies.

New York, June 1G.-Rev. Dr. VII
liam H. Locke, former pastor of the
Methodist church attended by the late
President Mckinley in Canton, O.,
died last night at the home of his son
in Brooklyn, as the result of a stroke
OF apoplexy. The body will be taken
To Pitt shurp.