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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-11

Dun's Review Says Recent Gains
Are Fully Maintained.
rHe COLLECTIONS Are PROMPT

Little Friction Between Capital and
Labor While the Number CT Unem-
ployed Steadily oecresoe-FaiIures
During the Week.
New York. April S.-R G. Qua &
Co.'S Weekly Review OF Trade sa's
Recent gains in the volume Of bust
res are mlly maintained. Dgt furtncr
improvement is somewhat retarded By
unfayorablc weather in some sections.
puvers are still arriving at the lead
mg cities. placing additional spring
orders. and most TALL lines that have
been opened are meeting with an en-
couraging reception Despite occa-
sional REQUESTS for extensions. collec-
tions are more prompt on the whole.
Manufacturing returns are ali that
could be desired. building operations
expand as the season advances, ana
agricultural prospects are better than
normal There is little friction be
tween capital and labor. most new
wage scales being arranged ON the ola
basis. and in some cases advances are
granted. while the number Of une H.
pioycd is steadily decreasing. Freight
traffic is very heavy some congestion
occurring. and railway earnings in
March were % per cent larger than
last year Foreign commerce at this
port is very heavy. exports for the last
week cxoeeiing the same week in 1894
By sI59o.7o9. while imports increased
S1975.-9G.
\ general increase of wages at the
plants of the greatest iron and steel
producer is another tangible evidence
of tine improvement in that industry
New orders are coming forward con
stantll. and 10 is probable that the
tonnage ol advance business on the
books now surpasses all previous high
water marks. although there is some
discussion regarding the low prices at
which some OF this business was ac-
cented last fall Railway equipment
of AN kinds continues 10 find a ready
market. and there is sensational ac-
uyity in structural steel while ma
chine shops in all parts Of the coun'
try are working AT full capacity
Increased activity is noted in the
hide market New England footwear
factories are receiving a fair volume
of fall contracts from western and
southern iobbers. but duplicate ship
ping orders are scarce. Little that IS
now las developed in the textile in
dustrie The cotton situation is some
what remarkable because buyers
make little EFFORT 10 prepare for the
future although such scarcity exists
in many lines that not only are pre-
miums paid for prompt delivery. but
poorer quality and short lengths are
often accepted without questioning.
More expert business has appeared,
and IL Is evident that domestic buyers
OF this class oil goods will be com
PEELED to resort to much substitution
Commercial failures this week in
the United States are 232 against pa
last week. 25j the preceding week AMI
235 the corresponding week last year
Failures in Canada number Is against
90 last week. H. the preceding week
and 20 last year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-11
Southern Railway

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Trains sleave Washington from Pennsylvania
station.
80 a. m. Dally-i.'cm i"r ilair-'h'Nf- war
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Ne" vFi"ah- '.i,i~7" 9'i' ....
4Ol D. m. Wees b'. -l.''A ,,'i ll"' ''''''.'.''-
and way stations "h Manassas "l.'",N. ...,
40 ,. h many -i.''Hi i'' ""'''"''' ANU
'hnrlotteSFilir
$50 q. 900. week daY~->put Ii"Ih ram I|Ni''l.
club. observation library drawing rl1W @'''.
room sleeper Ne" l"fh t' Jar@,'h'ile 'NI ~
Augustine. DRAWING room. ~idirIN"h -'tI'l'
New York To Aiseu aud Augusta. southern
Railway dining ear service.
100 D. 200. baily-NeN York ana Atlanta LN-
pra-s-f ir-t-cla-- coach tu Atlanta. SLEEPER in
Columbus. Ca. Moudnv-. Wednesdays AMI in-
days. Sunset Route Tourist sleeper. Washington
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-11
Chances

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, 1905-04-11
Russlan Medical Connress Arrested.

Russian Medical Congress Arrested
Moscow, April Several members
Of the medical congress have been ar
rested.
A congress of doctors from all parts
of Russia was held in Moscow this
week. ostensibly to consider means
for combating an expected epidemic
of cholera. but its proceedings as
sumed considerable of the character
OF political assemblage. Resolutions
were adopted declaring that under ex-
listing political and economic condi-
tons it would be practically impossi-
bic to fight an epidemic of disease, as
doctors and inspectors would not be
safe from attack by ignorant peas
ants. angered by the prevalent dis
tress. The resolutions proceeded to
demand changes in the system OF al
lotment of lands, reform in taxation.
the convoking of ] elective consti,-
uent assembly and other articles OF
the advanced liberal program.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-11

IN SPITEOf the poor wheat crops the
l Deering Binders and Mowers have
broken all records this season. Our sales
on these machines have been remarkable,
considering crop conditions, and not one
breath of complaint has been heard. They
are the best that money and brains can
build. Everybody in touch with Freder-
Icksburg knows the history of the HuskeT
and Shredder business lastfali. The Deer
ing won the highest praise where Others
failed. Deering Corn Harvesters gave
satisfaction last year, they are better now.
When you come to town call and see us
and let us talk Corn Haryesters and Husk-
ers and Shredders Thanking the farmers
for their strong support. we are,
Yours truly,
CHAS. WALLACE d BRO
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-11

London, April S.-A dispatch from
Singapore to the Daily Express says
that the captain Of a cOasting steamer
reports having sighted q warships 70
miles southwest of Penang
A Batavia, Java, dispatch to the
same paper says that Chinese Junks
report that japanese warships are po-
Icing all the straits available to Ro-
jestvensky in an attempt to reach the
China seas.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-11
Sacrifice
Sacrifice

We have just completed
one OF the best lurchase-
We ever made in Shoes,
and while these shoes are
AL button shoes. they are
Glenn, new, mp 10 date
STYLES. ans il does not re-
quirr a judge 10 tell the
vast difference between
these and Shoe. regularly
fold cs' prices. Cal
ntd see them. il only 10
satisfy curio..ty.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-11
Liquors and
obaccoS

In this section of the State.
Our store is the only place you can
find the celebrated Wilson Whiskey
and Canada Rye drawn from the har-
rel. Our brands are too numerous to
mention. We have all kinds of bot
tied liquors and at our bar you will
find ali the leading brands Call or
write
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-11
WHITNER & SACREY

Undertakers and Embalmers
No. 719 Main St., Freder-
icksburg, Va Phone SO.
Across from Exchange Hotel
and next to Western Union
office. Telegraph and telephone
orders receive prompt atten.
ton. Open day and night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-11
REMEMBER!

4 dollar saved h. a dollar earned.
I he main dilIrrcI cc is nh { You have
To hustle 10 earn it. You hay" oul'
10 buy from 'hc Bo~t u Var ETY.
store 10 saw.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-11
RUSSIAN FLEET SIGHTED
Rojestvensky's Squadron Seen 1870
Miles North Of Singapore.

Singapore. Straits Settlement April
S.-The British steamer Ts|. reports
having sighted A. Russian ships 100
miles north of Singapore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-11
Clothing.

We are giviu great rut ~ prices,
small lots and od / suits. We want
90 clear ont before our purchase OF
Spring Goods W. have just finished
taking inventory aui have gr"nl
many speci l, 10 put cut. Call ANA
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-11
STRASBURGER&SON

One Price Liquor and Tobacco House
215-215i and Ell 10th st.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-11
Lot 2.
SI.OO.

Also biz lot specials in Lac and
Embroidery Thi, stock must Ice
reduced greatly before oar, pr'ng
trip.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-11

Little Friction Between Capital and
Labor, While the Number CT Unem-
ployed Steadily oecresoe-Fallures
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-27
FIGHTING THE AUTHORS TRUST
The Matin Comes to the Rescue Of It's
Victims.

Paris, Nov. "a quarrel between
NJ. Richemond, the manager of the
Folies Dramatiques, and the Authors
society, has had a curious sequel. The
manager wrote to the "Matin," setting
forth the situation in which he was
placed. The journal came to his as
sistance, and will prevent his theater
from being closed.
According to NJ. Richemond's COM
munication, he found himself com
PEELED to shut up his theater because
a number of old gentlemen had de-
cided that he could not produce a piece
by a member of the authors society.
He was going to produce NJ. Michel
Cares play, entitled ''Volcan
d Amour" but the author, threatened
with the thunder Of the authors trust,
not have the piece. The managers ex-
PLANTATION of this boycotting is that it
has been put in force under the child
ish pretext that he is using money be-
longing to a person who is not pleas
ing to certain members Of the authors
society.
Thus by methods unworthy of a
great country" he continues, 81 am re-
duced to the position of only being able
to produce the plays of authors who
have been dead at least so years. NJ
Richemond goes on to say that he had
appealed to the courts. but in vain. He
however, decided mott to die before in
forming the public of what he de-
scrfbes as a 'monstrous proceeding -
He begged the ''Matin" to aid him, 9TH
erWise he would be under the necessity
of dischargfng his artists and the en-
p1oyes at this theater thus throwing a
large number of people out of work
The ssMatin," commenting on the
managers letter thinks that the
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-27
ELoPEOIENT LEADS TO SUICIDE.
Consent Of Parents to Marriage Came a
Little Too Late.

Paris, November 27-Raymond Canuet
and Leontine Girondelet, young cou-
pie from the Ardennes, who had
eloped, committed suicide in a Paris
hotel after throwing all their money
to a crowd in the street. A minute
after the money had ceased falling
eight revolver shots were heard in
quick succession. Policemen and hotel
servants rushed upstairs, and found
the young couple lying on the floor, the
girl dead, with three bullets in her
head, and the boy dying, with five in
his head and body. The boy, who is
the son of a wealthy wine merchant,
was onlytwenty-thre years old and the
girl fifteen. The ran away together, a
few days ago. and telegraphed to their
parents, asking for their consent to be
married. They received no answer, and
decided to die together. soon after
they shot themselves a telegram ar
rived giving their parents consent to
the wedding
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-27
SOCIALISTS DOLLARS AND GENTS
The Official Organ in France Loses
$4,000 a Year.

Paris, Nov. 27.-It has generally
been assumed that the Socialists made
up a considerable phalanx in France,
but the statistics announced at their
congress at ChalOn-Sur-Saen while
they give considerable satisfaction to
the delegates themselves have come as
a surprise to many people outside the
fold. The fact is, the Socialist follow
ing throughout the country is not so
great as was commonly supposed.
There are nearly eleven million cleo
tors in France, yet of these the Social
ist adherents number only $4,000, and
the sum which they raise annually
scarcely exceeds $1,200-a beggarly
amount compared to that raised by
even a modest political association IN
the United States.
While the Socialists are not great in
numbers, or wealthy in funds, it must
be conceded, however, that they are
superbly organized. AS an indication
of this, they send no less than 38 depu-
ties to the Chamber. These figures
have moved the Figaro" to ask
whether the numerical feebleness of
the party justif1es the audaeity Of its
pretention and how it is possible that
under a regime of universal suffrage
the Socialists. with their weak follow
ing can exercise so great an influence
on the parliamentary assemblies The
journal points out that their strength
lies in the bluff by which they AFRO
gate to themselves the right to speak
in the name of the democracy, and
adds that it is not the Socialists who
are redOubtable, but their accomphces
and dupes.
Besides their thirty-eight represen-
tatives in parliament, these 35, 600 So
cialists have nearly 2, 600 members on
town councils and 100 members on the
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-27

general councils. The Socialists %
their organ, loses nearly $4,000 year,
but on the other hand they make a
profit of something like $1,000 a year
from their book department. There
are loud complaints that the Socialist
deputies do not contribute literally
towards the expenses of running the
party. And this remark also applies
to the Socialist members of the Paris
municipal council. Not only is the
charge of stinginess laid at the door of
the Socialistic legislators, but they are
also accused of Sinking the duties de-
volving upon them. The Socialist lead
ers mean to change all this. They
have made it clear that every Socialist
deputy worthy of the name must work
for the party, or he will receive notice
to quit
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-27

authors society wants to place itself
above the law, and that it is of opinion
that human beings should be fettered
forever. The paper has decided to test
this theory. Since M Michel Care
has been struck off the list of authors.
and as his piece no longer exists bv
order of the authors trust, it has de-
cided to take its title, and authorized
NJ. Richemond to produce ''VoIcan
d'Amour'' The play, the journal de-
clares, will be the work of the theatrf-
cal staff which it viii create and which
will supply plays to the managers re
those theaters who are at variance
with the trust. ~The paper aflrms that
it will reap no benefit whatever in the
shape of authors royalties; It is sim
ply desirous Of rendering a service fo
the cause Of theatrical liberty.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-27
Vlenna Railwav scandaI-

high official Of the Viennese railways
took flight, taking with him, so it is al
legged, nearly S1,OOO.O0O. It was re-
ported that he had taken refuge fr
Swltzeriand. ana the ponce Instituted a
for the official has been arrested IL
Zurich. where he resided under a
false name. The Viennese police ha1
promised a reward Of 10 per cent ~
the sum found in possession of the Of
fetal Nearly all the money tag-ar
away was found. The Austrian autbo~f-
ties have taken the necessary stems tn
have the man extradited-
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-27
Tonrisf ca PonnIar-

The Idea that an Inferior class 81
people patronize the tourist sIeepers is
an error. On many trips only the best
class Of travellers are found. They are
merely men and women of good sensa
who would rather travel to California
in this manner and save a snug sum
of money to be used elsewhere. It is
beginning to be understood that it is
bv no means necessary for the traveller
to spend a large sum of money in or
der to enjoy a trip to the Pacific coast
If YOU cross the continent in one of
the tourist sleepers OF the Union Pa
cific you viii enjoy your trip and save
considerable money.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-27

propriating it for an alley. To the
CONSERVATION of Councilman Holiday
Of the Second ward, who fathered the
measure it has been discovered that
the alley VIII run straight through
one of the newly erected buildings of
the Topeka Barrel and Stave factory.
Holiday was busy Saturday even
ing scheming some method by which
the action Of the council might be cir
cumVented
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-27
RIGHT THROUGH A BUILDING.
Council Evidently Premature About
Giving Away Streets.

The city council at its last session
passed an ordinance declaring that
certain ground in the vicinity of the
santa Fe yards between Fifth and
Sixth streets be condemned and ap-
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-27

McCadden can Come Home.

London, Nov. 7=Magistrate Fen
wick today refused the application of
the French authorities for the extra
dition of Joseph 7. McCadden the
American Snowman, on the ground
that there was not sufficient evidence
to hold him on either of the three
charges of violating the bankruptcy
Laws OF France.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-27

4OLal 5S,U5U
There is also a healthy demand for
beans. The amount of common white
beans upon which bids are asked is
SO.40O pounds. OF lima beans the state
wants 14,700 pounds.
1t will take about 1000 pounds of
baking powder to keep the culinary de-
partment sufficiently aerated. OF sal
soda 33, 500 pounds are required, in ad-
dition to 10000 pounds of caustic soda.
Canned goods also will cost the state
a small fortune. The state wants 1867
cases of canned corn, $50 cases of to-
matoes, and other canned goods in pro-
portion.
1t will take "a barrels of pickles, a
lot of chow-chow on the side to fur
nish the necessary relishes for the
wards of the state.
Tobacco is also an important item.
This is used entirely at the three state
asylums for the insane. They need
4,900 pounds Of chewing tobacco and
100 pounds of smoking tobacco.
Turning to the dry goods schedule,
the items of buttons furnishes some
idea of the extent of the business
which the state does. It wants bids
on about 52,0 600 buttons of all shapes,
kinds and sizes. The Topeka asylum
wants 125 gross, and the Osawatomie
asylum wants $50 gross.
OF various kinds of cotton cloth, the
state wants 22, $50 yards. It also needs
5000 yards of gingham and $500 yards
of hickory shirting.
There is also a good chance for
somebody to sell the state lot of shoes
and slippers. The total number of
pairs wanted is 1856.
One of the new rules this year is
that bids will be received from outside
the state as we'll as from state concerns.
Heretofore, the bidders have all been
state concerns. The new rule will en-
able some of the big Kansas City and
st. Louis jobbing houses to get into the
game, and this may serve to reduce
prices. In case of a tie bid, the board
will give the contract to a Kansas firm.
There is also a new rule concerning
the samples which must be submitted
with the bid Heretofore, a bidder has
simply produced one can or one box,
or one bolt, of whatever he happened
to be bidding upon. Now each bid
must be accompanied with enough
samples to supply each institution
which is to receive the supplies. For
example, on canned corn there must
be ten cans submitted, one for each of
the nine institutions, and one to be
kept at the Office of the board of con-
troll in the state house. This is to
prevent the successful bidder running
in" a poorer grade Of stuff after his
bid is accepted.
The board will receive and open bids
on groceries on December 12; Decem-
Der 13 is dry goods day; December Is
| is for hardware, drugs, queensware and
meats. The bidding viii begin at 1
o'clock
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-27
SPECIAL HoOrEsEEKERs' RATES.
via Rock Island.

On December 5th and 18th
Rock Island agents win sell Won
tickets to points in Arkansas, Okla
hona, Indian Territory, Louisiana
New Mexico and Texas at rs per cent
Of the one way rate for the round trim
with minimum of $1,000 Tickets ~s,iiI
be limited for return 21 days from
date Of sale
c. P. A, Topeka. Kan.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-27
Special Low Homeseekers' Rre. Va.
Santa Fe

On the first and Third TueaSsv. 81
each month until December 81. 19sS
the Santa Fe viii sell round fris
tickets to points in Missouri. Arlrar,-
sas. Oklahoma. indian Territory.
the rate Of Is per cent of the one 49, -
fare, minimum SO, limit 21 days fro1.
date of sale.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-27

THANKSGIVING Excursions. santa Fe.
At rate of one and one-third fare to
points within 200 miles. Tickets on
sale 2sth and 3Oth. Final limit re-
turning December 4.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-11-27
Cost of Maintaining the State
Charitable Institutions.
Consume Over $5, 600 Worth Of
Sugar Semi-annually.
OTHER BIG ITEM
Over $17, 900 Is Spent for Flour
Each Half Year.
Coffee, Tea, Beans and Fruit in
Large Quantities.

Did you ever stop to think what vast
quantities of supplies are consumed
each year at the big charitable institu-
tions of the state? The grocery bill of
the state of Kansas amounts to thou
sands Of dollars every week; the dry
goods bill is almost as large, and other
bills in proportion.
According to the schedule and spe-
cihcations for bids for the furnishing
of supplies to the institutions during
the next six months, the state will need
1854 pounds of brown and white
sugar, to say nothing of six or eight
barrels of puIverized sugar. At IS per
100 this means about $500 for sugar
alone.
But sugar isn't a circumstance to
flour. During the next six months, the
institutions estimate that they will
need 537s 400 pounds of -four of all
kinds. Estimating this at So per 100,
which is little below the local price
for the best, it would mean an expen-
diture of $17,122 for flour. This is at
the rate of nearly $35, 900 a year on
this one item. or about $3.50 per week
Coffee is a big item of the bill.
About $4,000 pounds will be needed,
which will cost the state in the
neighborhood Of $4,000 during the
next six months.
About $500 pounds of tea will be
needed, and the cost will be about
$2,8OO.
The state gives it's charges lots of
fruit to eat. Dried fruit is a big item
in the expense account. Here are the
number of pounds of the staple dried
fruits which are wanted:
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-05-11
~Fsshion- Notes.

Don't wear thin-soled shoes at any
season OF the year. One may take
cold from chilling Of the feet as the
result OF wearing thin-soled shoes In
walking over a cold pavement. even
when the pavement is perfectly dry.
Don't adjust the clothing 70 suit the
eason Of the year only. but adapt Il
TO the weather conditions Of each par.
ticular day.
Don't wear high-heeled shoes. nor
pointed shoes. nor narrow-soled shoes.
nor tight shoes. nor low shoes. Don't
wear slippers, except In the house.
Shoes must have broad. reasonably
thick soles. plenty OF for the
toes. low heels. Rubber heels are a
great comfort.
Don't support the clothing by bands
tight about the waist
Don't construct the limbs by means
of elastic bands to support the stock.
ings. support al clothing from the
shoulders. not BY bands. but by a
properly constructed waist free from
bones. on the union" plan.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-05-11
Hothouss Plants.

The following abstract from the
Cincinnati LAncet-Clinic in regard TO
one Of the worst evils OF modern child
life is very timely;
Refinement in matters OF social
life proceeds hand In hand with re-
dnement In other lines as civilization
advances. From the standpoint OF the
physician and OF the anthropologist,
il Is a question whether the physical
side OF mankind is improving or de-
generating.
The method Of bringing up chill
dren. especially In the families Of the
well-to-do. Is too often a serious men
ace TO the chiId's health and develop
ment. Too much indoor life, too
much supervision. too little freedom
OF motion ami will is undoubtedly the
cause OF the many weaklings seen in
the families Of the wealthy. Such chill.
dren have the characteristics OF hot.
house plants.
The remedy Is. OF course. 10 DO away
with the surplus care and attention
bestowed on the child. 20 let the child
DO more for itself. have more free
dom. more fresh air. play With
other children. Foods and medicines
are only temporary helps for child
weakness.
Nature Is Us own best doctor. and
In the end can take care OF Dollhouse
children" II fond parents viii only
give her the chance