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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19

Mrs. Richard Ferguson, vile oil Rev
Richard Ferguson. Of the Middlesex Cir
cult, died at the Virginia Hospital,
Richmond, Tuesday evening, aged GIL.
She 10 survived by her husband and two
sona nv her first husband
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
Public Sale of
VALUABLE FARM
near Fredericksburg a

I'm pursuance of the decree of the Cir
cult Court Of ~, tsy Ivan a county, Va, Of
May q, 1904, in the chancery suit Of Hays
vs.. Buell., pending in said court, he
undersigned spec al commissioner will ex-
pose 10 sale, at public auction, before the
auction house OF James Roach, IN FredSr-
icksburg, Va, on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
ElIyson a Candidate.

Hon. ]. Taylor Ellyson, OF Richmond,
il a candidate for the lieutenant COVER
norship.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
PARK ACNEW TO RESIGN.

State Craftsmanship Supposed to
initiate Against His Rsappoint-
nnsnt.
IL il said to be practically certain that
Republican State Chairman Hon. Park
Apnew will resign the Craftsmanship OF
he Republican party at the meeting OF
the State committee in Lynchburg Sat-
urdsy.
II is stated that Mr.. Agnew has sew
eral reasons moving him to retire, the
most potent being that place OF such
conspicuous political activity is not CAL
culated to help q man who desires reap
pointment to q Federal office.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19

1Otdl
Stafe N Virginia. county Of Spotsylyania,
a.; III. A. Taylor, Cashier OF the above
named bank, do sOlemnly swear that the
above statement 10 true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief. on c--,,
Subscribed and sworn to before me this tn
uS' u 80" Alb. Bolts, n. p.
CoPrect-Attest:
A. W. WALLACE,
O. ". WALLACE,
II. d. SCOTT,
Directors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19

Being thereto authorized by the terms Of
a power Of attorney, duly executed by all
OF the heirs of Miss Kate &. Kale, decd ,
and recorded In the Clerks Office Of the
Corporation Of Frederick sDurg, the under
signed will sell in front Of the premises,
in the city of Fredericksburg. Virginia, at
public cutlery. to the highest bidder, for
cash, at - O'Clock NJ, On
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19

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The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13
FAIR AW ARDS
PUT ON SALE
Investigation Body Charges
That a Fraudulent Traffic
Is Conducted in st. Louis
MEN OF UTAH REPORT
Delegation Also Finds Gross
Irregularities in Finances
of the State Commission
MEN OF UTAH REPORT

SALk LAKE, Utah, March 12.-The
special committee recently sent to St.
Louis by the lower house of the Utah
Legislature to investigate irregularities
in the accounts of Utah's commission
TO the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
has presented a report that is severe
In its criticism Of the management Of
the exposition. The report says:
We are unanimous in reporting that. accord
ing to our knowledge and belief, the so-called
awards, consisting Of medals, ribbons etc,
supposedly given as marks of merit by the St
Louis official award and ribbon committee. by
authority of the Louisiana Purchase EXPOSE
ton to the so-called successful exhibitors are,
in our opinion, an Immense and gigantic fraud
The report charges that so-called
awards Of merit are being issued by
straw incorporation" for the sole
purpose of being sold to be used in a
commercial way as advertising matter.
The committee reports the substance Of
a conversation with an agent alleged
to be employed specially to sell these
awards on commission. The alleged
agent, the report says, exhibited one
award 'of special merit that he said
he had sold for $500 and stated to the
committee that a certain we'll known
high as $4,000 for a so-called official
award to be used for advertising pur-
poses.
The committee further charges that
legitimate medals are being held back
by the exposition management to pro-
mote this traffic in awards.
In it's investigation of the Utah COM
mission the committee verified various
charges of irregularities, including
forgeries of vouchers aggregating s210S.
The Legislature will be asked to ap-
propriate $1,000 to cover the deficit IN
the funds of the State commission.
Representatives s. ]. Stooker, w. N
Gundry and II. s. Joseph composed
the subcommittee which reported on
conditions at ST. Louis.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13
Mta aMary Nmmick

Pinkham, of Lynn, Mass, is fully quail
fed to give helpful advice to osick women:
Read Mrs. Dimnick's letters
Her first letter:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham -
&c have been a sufferer for the past eight
years with trouble which first originated
from painful menstruation-the pains were
excruciating, with Inflammation and ulcera-
ton of the womb. The doctor says must
have an operation or cannot live. / do not
want to submit to an operation if can possi-
bly, avoid it. Please help me.n-Mrs. Mary
Dimmick, Washington, d. @.
Her second letter;
Dear Mrs. Pinkham -
"You will remember my condition when
last wrote you, and that the doctor said
must have an operation or / could not live.
received your kind letter and followed your
advice very carefully and am now entirely
well. As my case was so serious it seems a
miracle that am cured. know that owe
not only my health but my life to Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and to your
advice. can walk miles without an ache or
q pain, and wish every suffering woman
would read this letter and realize what you
can do for them Mrs. Mary Dimmick, 59th
and East Capitol Streets, Washington, d. G.
How easy it was for Mrs. Dimmick to
write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass,
and how little it cost her-a two-cent
stamp. Yet how valuable wasthe replyi
As Mrs. Dimmick says-it saved her life.
Mrs. Pinkham has on file thousands
of just such letters as the above, and
offers ailing women helpful advice.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13
SAVE THE SPANISH
NAMES IN THE STATE
Legislature Passes Resolution
Recommending Movement.
CLUBS INTERESTED IN NOMENCLATURE
BY LAURA BRIDE POWERS.

zest to the entertainment and was
greatly enjoyed.
Tomorrow Mrs Newton J. Tharp and
other ladies of the Tea Club will pre-
sent some interesting scenes from
Much Ado About Nothing at it's
meeting at Mrs. George Caswelrs
home on Sacramento street.
Mrs. Tharp is one of the most intel
ligent interpreters of Shakespeare
among the amateur readers in club
dom.
The P. c. w. p. A. issue the follow
ing bulletin for March: To-day-Exec-
utive board, 1:30 D. M; business, 2:30
p. m; story, review and criticism, Mary
Fairbrother; poem, Mrs. Mary G. Ben
janin. Monday March 27-Magazine
day, p. m; Our New Magazine, Pan
dex," by the editor, Arthur I. Street;
story, Mrs. May Gates Tully.
The next meeting Of the California
Club is to be bird day." on March 21.
A lecture on Bird Protection" will be
given by George Wharton James of
Pasadena, who is well known as wri-
ter of numerous books and a speaker
of great merit
The State Federation Of Clubs in Los
Angeles in February discussed the Au-
dubon movement and passed resolu-
ton indorsing the bird day bill which
the California Club had sent to the
Legislature. This bill relates to an an
nual school bird day.
The federation also recommends that
all the clubs have an annual bird day.
The California Club had one such day
in December and the one on March 21
will be its second. For the second time
an invitation Is extended to the teach
ers of the public schools to be, the
guests of the club on that afternoon.
The Browning Club is doing some
worthwhile work, as was manifested
at Its last meeting, when the following
programme was presented-and in
charming fashion:
Programme-Greetings by our = president
Mrs George Oulten; songs-(a) THE Years
(b) "A Rose Once Crew. Elizabeth Barrett
Browning Marie Won Hammer), Miss Mile
Flynn; paper Elizabeth Barrett Browning"
Miss Edith Livermore; songs-(a) "A Soul s
Expression" Elizabeth Barrett Browning Is.
Coleridge Taylor), (b) Comfort" Elizabeth
Ella v. McClosky; recitations-(a) "A wom-
ans Shortcomings elizabeth Barrett Brown
ing). (b> "A Mans Requirements" elizabeth
Barrett Browning), Miss Grace Llewellyn
Jones'; aria, With verdure Clad (Haydn),
Miss Helen Colburn Heath; readings. ''The
Browning Mrs. Max G. sioss: n cello soIoHea5 eS
''Adagio'' (CampagnotD. Cb) ROMANCE (Pop-
peri, (c) Am Springbrunnen'' (Davidofo,
Wencestao Villalpando. Piano. Mrs. Oscar
Mansfeldt; Mrs. Mark L. Gerstie, accompa-
mist.
On Wednesday the Laurel Hill Club
will listen to the following numbers:
Vocal solo, Miss Alice Busch; discus
sion, THE Simple Life" by Charles
Wagner Gall members invited to par
ticipate); violin solo,
On Thursday night the Philomath
Club will entertain it's friends in the
Maple room of the Palace, when some
smashingly surprising events are prom
ised.
AS with all the other progressive
clubs of the hour, the men friends of
the members are asked.
Thus are we gradually recognizing
the necessity Of mutual relationships
In our pleasures. We need the society
of men, even as they need ours.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13
NOME PARTIES.

Mr. and Mrs w. Ford Thomas. who
celebrated their fftieth wedding ami
versary on March I, were the reci-
pients Of many beautiful remembrance
from a host Of friends whose esteem
and affection were fully demonstrated
Not the least Of the offerings were the
following verses penned by Otto (. A
schmidt, rising young Berkeley
student and ardent admirer of Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas:
Not 10 all is the pleasure given
When the shadows grow apace.
To see the glow OF the sun al even
On our best-beloved's face.
To feel the touch OF a cherished hand
When the looming night-shade lowers
And know the heart Of hearts yet beats
To the same sweet tune as ours.
To hear the music Of the voice
From lips we kissed IN youth,
When Love was Young and Hope was strong
And Life was a song forsooth.
The eyes that looked on the mornings strife
With hfes hard battling game
The hand that helped on the stony path
When mondays herceness came
The voice that cheered the tagging soul
When evening shadows fell
The Eyes. the Hand the Voice-what bliss
Not they who have can tell
Those only whom Atropos' blade
Has shorn Of life's best part
May gauge your Joy, which had been theirs,
Could heart yet answer heart
But you the rare delight possess
From the summit OF your hopes
To muse, impaired. the steps
BY which you climbed the slopes.
The fr1itage Of a noble life
OFT falls upon the tomb
Yours the happy lot has been
To pluck each ripened bloom.
Honor, health, success. content,
You have IN plenteous store
And hlfal love and friends esteem
This life can give no morei
Upon the heights you stand. inwreathe6
BY golden sunset rays
Their glory lights the further side
Where smooth your pathway strayA
Together. e'er together
May you wander down the hill,
And ewes declining splendor
Your lives with pleasure MI!
And when the journeys ended
AZ rise Of other sun
It'll death us part I'll death US join
May they be merged IN one
Miss Lily Belle Mosebach gave a re-
cepfion at her home, 1920 Army street.
on the evening Of March Z. in honor
OF Mrs. Lille McEachran, nee Moran.
Among the guests were Misses Fan
ME Agar, Emma Agar, Mary Brooks,
Agnes Blair, Hilda Chamberlain. Sadie
Cross. Anita Classen. Mrs. CIassen.
Mrs Chamberlain. Mrs. Frank Gun
nison. Mrs Frank Garrison. Edna
Griffiths, Eva Hanly. Kittie HanIy.
Mrs. Hanly, Marguerite Hughes. Mrs.
Hutchison, Mrs. Ladd, Rosa Lamont
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13
CONCLUDES INQUIRY INTO
CHARGES MADE BY w OMEN
Raid on Poolroom May Result I'm at
Least Two Policemen Having to
Walk Carpet.

The investigation by Captain Duke
two policemen who arrested the nine
women for visiting a poolroonn at 5S1
Geary street on Friday afternoon was
not concluded till yesterday afternoon.
He heard the statements of Mrs. E.
F. Foster of the Hotel Repelier; Mrs.
Fannie Whitaker, her daughter; Miss
Alice Carr, Mrs. Josie Murphy and
Miss Helen Grant
The women exonerated Policemen
Donald r. Campbell, W. 7. Hooper
and E. j. Mcnamara, but they blamed
Policeman G.. w. Harrigan for using
undue violence. Mrs. Murphy COM
planned that when she attempted to
run out of the room Harrigan pulled
her back so roughly that her face
struck the wall. bleeding her nose.
They all admitted calling Harrigan
names, and Miss Grant said that he
was excitable but not insulting till saf-
ter he had received provocation. His
language was not insulting, but it
was his manner.
Acting Chief Spiilane says he does
not believe that Harrigan, in the cir
cunstances, used unnecessary vio-
lence, but he has not yet decided
what to do.
1t is likely that charges will be pre-
ferred against Policeman MCNAMARA
for not taking Mrs. E. Berlin of the
Rosalind Hotel to the prison. His
principal offense is in denying that
he knew anything about Mrs. Berlin
when first questioned by Captain
Duke. Mrs. Berlin will be arrested on
warrant this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13
CHANGES HIS DRINK
TO A FATAL POTION
Michael Swift Consumes Carbolic
Acid After He Imbfbes Freely
in Saloon

Michael Swift, laborer, about 40
years of age, committed suicide by
drinking carbolic acid in a saloon at
Thirteenth and Bernice streets last
evening. He had been drinking heav-
lily and probably was respondent.
Swift, with his brother-in-law,
Charles Kloss of "a Norfolk street
and a man named w. Porter. had
spent a couple of hours in the place,
which is conducted by Mrs. Herlihy.
Several drinks were served and, ac-
cording to all accounts, there was no
quarreling. Finally Smith passed out
to the sidewalk and his companions
awaited his return for some time.
Just as they were about to start in
search of the missing man an empty
carbolic acid bottle was tossed inside
and groans came from the street.
Kloss and Porter went outside to
investigate and found Smith writhing
in pain on the sidewalk. In answer
to his brother-i r-in-law's question he
said he had drank the acid and wished
to die. The ambulance was called as
quickly as possible. but the poisoned
man died before he reached the Cen
tral Emergency Hospital. His body
was removed to the Morgue.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13
ANIUsENIENTs.
9 EVENINGS AND ; \
SEASON TICKET ORDERS

For the following groups OF Season Tickets
will be received:
GROUP /. TO include the twelve per
formances of the season. which comprise
Three performances of "Parsifal" Two
performances Of the Double Bill (''CavalIeria
Rusticana and ,'.IPagliaecf). Two per-
fOrmances of LA GiocOndas' and One
performance each OF ''RigOlettO, LES HUI
guenots.'' Lucia" Die Fledermaus' and
Die MeisterSinSer-"
GROUP 2. To include One perform
ances each Of 'Parsifal. - ''RfgoIetto," the
Double Bill ('Cavalleria Rusticana' and
Il Pagliaccf), Les Huguenots Lucia
La GiOcOnda.' Die F1edermaus'' and Die
Meistersinser''
Prices for the season of twelve per-
formances: Proscenium Boxes seating 3.
$4,000 Top Proscenium Boxes, seating 8.
$4,000; Orchestra Floor Boxes. seating s,
S9oOO0; Balco Boxes. seating 8, $4,000; Or
chestra and Dress Circle S93.0 90. $S4 90. $3.50.
$3.50; Family Circle. first three rows. S51.OO;
other rows S42 90; Top Floor, first two rows
$36. co; other rows $27. 90.
Prices for the series Of eight perform
ances. Orchestra and Dress Circle, S59.OO,
5000. $49-5O. $4,000 SAD 80: Family Circle.
hrst three rows. $3S-O 90; other rows. S26OO Top
Floor, first two rows. $24.OO; other rows. SIT 90
Applications for sittings. which must
In all cases be accompanied by check or
money order. will be filed strictly in the
order or their receipt. and allotment Of seats be
made as near the desired location as possible.
All subscription orders and other communi-
cations should be addressed TO Charles W.
Strtne, Grand Opera-House. San Francisco.
TEL MAIN 5959-WEBER PIANO USED.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13
WEDDINGS.

Miss Ernestine Kuenzel and Martin
Ranzulo were quietly married in San
t.afael on February p, Judge Murray
kHciating. After the ceremony a we'd
ding breakfast was served to a few
friends at a rOtisserie. Mr.. and Mrs.
RanzulO viii reside Il San Francisco.
The wedding Of Miss L. Eaton, for
merly Of Eureka, and Harry J. Griffith
took place at the home Of the brides
parents, l43l Sacramento street, March
J. Mrs. J. r. MOlera was matron of
honor, the groom being attended by
Brit S. Mullin. Mr.. Griffith is private
secretary to Hon. TREY L. Ford. After
a wedding trip to Monterey Mr.. and
Mrs. Griffith will live in San Francisco.
The wedding Of Miss Marion White
head and Ralph Edward Norton took
place at 4:SO p. m, Saturday, March
g. Father Clancy Of ST. Dominic's s
Church oflciated. after which a din
ner was held at the Palace Hotel, at
which were present only relatives. The
bride who is niece Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Walterstein. is a graduate of
the Ursuline College Of Santa Rosa and
is a member Of the Entire Nous Cotillon
Club.
After a Southern California trip
Mr.. and Mrs. Norton will reside in
San Francisco.
The wedding Of Miss Marietta PARA
more and Harry Vesper Johnston of
Denver, Colorado. took place in Berke-
ley last week. The ceremony was per-
formed in st. Marks Church by Rev.
Edward Parsons. The bride is a
daughter Of the late DR.. E. L PARA
more a physician Of prominence. The
groom. who is & graduate Of the class
Of 1902, University Of California. is
with TTacrarr1 Da1FF7a
civil engineer. After a trip through
Southern California Mr. and Mrs
Johnston viii reside at 24S2 College ave-
nue. Berkeley.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13
CLUB PARTIES.

The Ben Hur Club will give a dance
in Cotillon Hall. Polk street. next Sun
day evening. March 10. The committee
Of arrangements has prepared some
new features in Dancing, of which G..
r. Puckett will be director
California Council No. 1. Daughters
of Liberty, will give its annual masoue-
rade March 16, in Mission Opera Hail.
The California Violets held social
gathering at 351 Grove street on Sum
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13
ENGAGEMENTS.

The engagement is announced OF
Miss Emily Anita Chevesich and Henry
John Prien Jr The bride-to-be is g
graduate Of Mills College.
Mrs. Eva LIGHT announces the en-
gagement Of her daughter. Florence
70 Sigmund Grosslicht. A reception
will be held Sunday. March 19. at 21s
Ninth street.
Mr.. and Mrs a. Haas announce the
engagement OF their daughter Millie
Peiser, 10 Julius Meyerstein.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leopold Well an
nounce the engagement Of their daugh-
ter, Paula. TO Henry A Jacobs. They
viii receive on Sunday, March 26. and
Wednesday, March 29.
Miss Anna BOyken announced her
engagement 10 Robert. .. White last
Tuesday. March 7, at which time she
gave a charming luncheon 70 a dozen
maids.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13
FIRST WEEK IN LENT
CASTS NO SHADOW
AT HOME AFFAIRS PREVAIL
Several Engagements Announced

The first week Of Lent seemingly did
not decrease the round of quiet pleas
ures that have kept up a steady pace
Tor some time. The indoor pastimes
Of cards, music and dancing are leading
attractions.
Several times the wedding chimes
have rung and there is q noticeable
increase Of energy among the sweet
hearts
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13
BIG REQUEST TO HARVARD
TO BE SUBJECT OF CONTEST
Relatives of William Milton, Once a
San Franciscan. VIII Try to
Break the Will

PITTSFIELD, Mass. March 12.-It
is learned that the heirs of the late
William F. Milton of New York and
Pittsfield, who died few days ago,
leaving $1,000.O00. the bulk of his
estate, to Harvard University, will
contest the will. The heirs interested
in the property are Theodore S. Mil
ton of San Francisco; Amelia F.
Worthington of Omaha, the wife of
bishop Worthington: Richard Milton
OF Boston and Amelia M. and Edith
M. Kholsaat of New York. The will
was offered for probate yesterday.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13

WARSAW. March 12.-The authorities have
decided TO order the schools to reopen on
Tuesday, and. .unless the boys return within
a week. to expeI them. 1t is expected the ma
jority will continue strike hence parents
have appealed to the Minister of Education In
st. Petersburg to keep the schools closed un-
til the situation is clearer.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13

BURGLARS CONTINUE OPERATIONS -
Burglars broke into the saloon of Henry Bull
winkel, East and Pacific streets, late Saturday
night and stole a dozen bottles of whisky and
two boxes of cigars. The room of George
Kelly, TAI Howard street, also entered
and $S in silver stolen from a bureau drawer
The police were notified.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13

GUERNEvILLE, March 12.-Samuel Fay-
lor. a rancher. while helping to unload hay
from wagon at the Gore Hotel Friday, fell
IRON the wagon. lighting his head. Con-
cussion Of the brain resulted. His condition
is considered critical.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13
PERSONALS.

Mrs. ]. Isaacson with her sons.
Arthur and Leo. left on March 9 for
Europe, where she will place her sons
in school.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13
ADVERTISEMENTS.
TWO OPEN LETTERS
IMPORTANT TO MARRIED WOVEN
How Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Made Her Well.

1t is with great pleasure we publish
the following letters, as they convinc-
ingly prove the claim we have so many
times made in our columns that Mrs.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13

They permeate every portion of the
system and give it a new life and vigor.
Lash's Kidney and Liver Bitters.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13

day evening, March S. Music and
dancing chiefly occupied the time,
which was thoroughly enjoyed.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13

Catalogues and general commercial printing
Gabriel Print. Co. prints anything. 419 sacto
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13

Ask for Log Cabin Bread at grocers' and
branch bakeries; wholesale. 300 Dolores ST. /.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13

Irving Club will nominate officers for
the coming year at the next meeting.
Thursday, March 16 The programme
for the day will be under the direction
of Mrs Ethelwyn Marrack, chairman
of the music section.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13

The Corona Club continued its talks
and discussions on our new possessions
on March by an interesting afternoon
on the Hawaiian Islands: Paper, Our
Equatorial Possessions Mrs r. c..
Smith; paper. When the Flag Was
Changed at Hawaii" Mrs. w. A. John
ston. Hawaiian songs, Mrs. G. Went
worth Keneth.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13

The ladies of Tokalon proved on
Tuesday night that their menfoll ap-
proved of women's clubs and the even
ing meeting found as many men as wo-
men present. The chief feature of the
programme was a Fascinating lecture
on Venice by Henry Payot. The beau
tiful word pictures painted by the en-
thusiastic lecturer were well illustrated
by the scenes on canvas. The pro-
gramme concluded with two well rem
dered soprano solos by Mrs. Frank
Thayer, Summer and "Bergerette'
(Chaminade). The social hour added
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13

POSTUM CEREAL.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-13

To-day the Rubenstein Club will assist
in an hours entertainment with Music
from Sunny Lands at Sorosis Club
rooms, at 8 p. M, under the leadership
of Miss Rose Brandon of 1898 Pine
street.
Blanche Coonan, Miss Winnette Mar
lowe, Miss Florence Coonan, Miss Ger
trude McDermott, Miss Juanita Rerato.
Miss Inez Clark and Miss Rose Bran
don.
This club, though organized only a
short time, has been heard with pleas
ure at many social functions.