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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-28
M CHANCERY

The object of this suit il tO obtain deeree In.
yesting in each Of the plaintiffs ODs fourth nn-
divided interest in ~ acres Of land, near New
London adjoining the lands Of Clarence Clark
and Others purchased by the plaintiffs Jointly
with the defendant, Jacob Johnson. and Whleh
the said defendant had fradulently conveyed In
whole Ia himself by deed from Martha J. Penn
berfon dated january sth 1891 aDd recorded in
Deed Book 60 page 36l. Of the records of Caroline
county. without prejudice. however. 10 heneaLter
have an accounting among plaintiffs ana deirh-
dants as 10 permanent improvements made on
the same. ...
AfBdavlt having been made and fled that the
defendants. Jacob johnson and - Johnson. his
wife are not residents Of the State OF Virginia,
n Il ordered they do appear here within fifteen
days after due publication hereof, and do what
NAV be necessary 20 protect their Interest In this
snit And IL l. further ordered that copy
hereof be- published once a week for four weeks
i'm The Free Lance. a newspaper published In tns
city OF Fredericksburg, and that copy De
posted at the frOat door ~ the e0urthoase ot
this county on or before the Sth day OF Novem-
her 1905. that being the next succeeding rule day
after this order was entered.
cOpy-Teste:
T. {. VALENTINE Deputy Clerk.
For Z. 4. cOGHiLL, Clerk.
Chandler 4 Chandler. pa.
A eOpy-Teste:
re. VALENTINE, Deputy Clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-28

TN TIE NAME VI 'lnE iOmhOf " -
OF VIRGINIA.
In the Clerks Office OF the Circuit Court Of the
county OF SpOtsylvania on the lIfh of October.
1905.
W. ~ Harris fiaahun'
against
FRANKIE c. Harris. Deiennah''
The object OF this suit II 20 obtain divorce
yincnIo matrihonii from the DESCENDANT on the
grounds 81 willful abandonment and desertion
ofthe plaintiff And an afidaylt having been
made and fled that the defendant, FRANKIE &.
Harris. IL not a resident OF the state OF tlrslnls'
II ~ ordered that she d0 appear here within ~.
teen DAYS after due pabieation hereof, and do
what may be necessary 10 protect her Interest
in this suit.
And il il further ordered that a copy thereof be
published once n week for four weeks In The FIRE
Lance. aud that copy be posted az the ifont
door Of the eourt-hOuse Of this county on the
next succeeding rule day after this suit h en-
tered.
r. A. HARRIS. Clerk.
T. stokeley Coleman. p. q. oetzl-S'~
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-28

Rev. F. p. Berkley, OF Buena Vista, has
received call to Leesburg and North
Fork churches, in Loudoun county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-28

Apatent has been granted TO X. ii
Clarke. Lloyds, for u planter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-28

Christ Episcopal church, Norfolk has
called Rev. DR.. j. W. Morris, OF Lees
burg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-28

The Free Lance is prepared to do all
kinds Of job printing In first class style
at moderate prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-28

To the Voters OF King George County:
hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Office OF Clerk OF King George
county. and hope that my fellow citizens
will on the 9TH day of November next
manifest their approval of my manner OF
conducting the office by giving me their
suffrages.
T.. l.. Hunter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-28

To the Voters Of Stafford and King
George;
/ am the Republican candidate for the
Legislature from the counties of King
Cirorge and Stafford and ask your sup
port. II elected. will study the best IN
tcrests Of all the people OF the two cOun-
ties in all matters Of legislation.
RpsDctfully.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-28
Respectfully
Stafford c. H., Va, August 18th, 100

To the Voters ofStaiford County:
hereby announce myself candidate
for the office OF clerk OF said county, at
the election to be held OH Tuesday, No
vember 9TH, 1905, and solicit your sui
fragps. II you honor me with the cleo
ton. pledge my best efforts TO conduct
the affairs OF the office faithfully and
we'll Very respectfully,
II. f.. Duvall.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-28
BOSTON
Variety Store
300 Commerce Street.
TN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH
i OF VIRGINIA

In the Clerks Onlce Oi the Circuit Court OF
the County " Caroline ON the 18th day OF Oeto-
Der. 1905
Annie sparks. Maria Sparks and
Henry Plalhtihs'
against
Iaeob Johnson and -- Johnson,
l. III ! IlLLlnlLALLl.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-28
Underwear and Hosiery

We feature just four specials that will
make a sensation:
First-Ladies' Pure White Jersey Rib
bed fleeced Vests and Pants............. 25c
Second-Childnn' Union Suits, great
Third-Chidmn's Corduroy Ribbed
Black Hose, value Doe, at.............. l6c
Fourth-Ladies' Union Suits, heavy
Jersey ribbed fletced. value zoe, at. 3Sc
We hayeequally good values In MEMS
UNDERWEAR.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-28
JUST ARRIVED

The most successful buying season We
have ever had. inspte Of the fact that all
are crying high prices. We mention just
a few items that are already in, and will
mention we have heavy daily arrivals.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-28
TN TIE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH
Il OF VIRGINIA

oct2iwlw
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-28

..unler-seIlers 81 pesirabIe Merehandlse. :
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-04-25
MODERN SURGERY.
Time Saving Is One of Its Most Inn
pOrtant Considerations.

Time Saving Is One of It's Most Inn
pOrtant Considerations.
Time saving is one of the most i'm
portant considerations in all surgery.
Any major operation lasting more than
an hour and halls entails an addition
al risk. In operations of long dura-
ton the chances of recovery are COM
paratively small This is due to shock,
to the cumulative effect Of the an
ing of the patients temperature by the
exposure of internal areas to the air.
Because of this the best surgeons work
with a mechanical precision and econ
envy of movement. Everything is ready
before the operation commences; an as
sistant is at hand to look after the de-
tails of actual work, such as holding
back the edges of the incision, adjust
ing the ligatures, etc; an expert in an
aesthesia handles the chloroform and
watches the subjects pulse and respi-
ration In order that the operators time
may be devoted wholly to one point,
and deft nurse, adept in the use Of
every instrument, needle and chemical
preparation, Is at the surgeons elbow
ready to hand out at a word-some-
times before the word-the shining i'm
plements already hled In the order Of
their probable use
Two visiting surgeons at one of the
New York hospitals got a markedly
varying percentage of mortality in
What is the difference between the
two operators" l asked Of one of the
house staff in attendance.
about twenty minutes" he said sue
cinctly.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-04-25
MADNESS IN PLANTS.
Mexican Weeds That When Used
VIII Drive Men GRAVY

Mexican Weeds That When Used
VIII Drive Men Crazy.
Marihuana is a weed used by people
of the lower class and sometimes by
soldiers, but those who make larger
use Of it are prisoners sentenced to
long terms. The use of the weed and
its sale, especially in barracks and
prisons, are very severely punished, yet
it has many adopts, and Indian women
cultivate it because they sell it at rath-
er high prices.
The dry leaves of marihuana, alone
or mixed with tobacco, make the smok-
er wilder than wild beast 1t is said
that Immediately after the first three or
four drafts Of smoke smokers begin to
feel slight headache; then they see
everything moving, and finally they
lose all control of their mental facul-
ties Everything, the smokers say,
takes the shape Of a monster, and men
look like devils. They begin to fight,
and of course everything smashed is a
monster killed But there are i'm
aginary beings whom the wild man
cannot kill, and these inspire fear until
the man is panic stricken and runs.
Not long ago a man who had smoked
a marihuana cigarette attacked and
killed policeman and badly wounded
three others. Six policemen were need
ed to disarm him and march him to the
police station, where he mad to be put
into a straitjacket Such occurrences
are frequent.
There are other plants equally dan
gerous, among them the tolvache,
kind of loco weed. The seeds of this
plant boiled and drunk as tea will
make a person insane. Among some
classes of Mexico it is stated that Car
lotta, the empress of Mexico, lost her
mind because she was given tolvache in
a refreshment.
There is in the state of Michoacan
another plant the effects of which upon
the human organism are very curious.
The plant grows wildly in some parts
Of Michoacan, and natives have OBJ
served that whenever they traverse a
field where there were many of such
plants they lose all notion of places.
For this reason when a person reaches
a place where there are many of these
plants he forgets where he is going,
where the place is and even where he
is and what he is doing there. 1t takes
from three to four hours for person
affected by the smell Of the plant to re-
cover the full control of his mental fac
ulties.
Another very curious plant is the one
called de las carreras in some places
where it grows. When person drinks
a brew of the leaves or seeds Of the
plant he feels an impulse to run and
will run until he drops dead or exhaust
ed.-Mexican Herald.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-04-25
Not a rxpicnI Merchant.

One of our busy dry goods merchants
had habit of getting into spasm of
rage and drawing his pen through the
name of any employee against whom
he imagined he had a momentary
grudge, the act meaning immediate dis
charge. 1t CHANGED that young wom-
an was absent for three days owing to
the death of her mother. Outside of
the regular compulsory vacation it was
the only time she had been away from
the store in ten years. On her return
she was informed that her services
were no longer needed. She pleaded
to be reinstated. but tie merchant said /:
"Our business must go on We cannot
wait until you bury your dead. This
store never Closes" A few years later
the only son of this flint heart died,
and the girl wrote this letter: "You
discharged me because l remained at
home long enough to bury my mother,
saying: Our business must go on. We
cannot wait until you bury your dead.
This store never closes Perhaps, sir,
you may now be able to close your
store and make time to bury your
deadp'-New York Press.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-04-25

1T is the little rift within the Lutte
which ever widening. makes the music
mute" 1t is just a little rift in the health
of woman often, which gradually takes
the spring from her step, the light from
her eyes, the rose from her cheek and the
music from her voice. Perhaps the bug
bear which has frightened the woman
from the timely help needed at the be-
ginning has been the dreaded questions,
the obnoxious examination, the local
treatments, of the home physician. There
is no need for these Nor is there need
for continued suffering. DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription can be relied on by
every woman, suffering from what are
called female troubles, to renew the
health and cure the disease Women are
astonished at the results of this medicine.
1t not only makes weak women robust
and rosy checked" but it gives them
back the vigor and vitality of youth
Free. Dr. Pierce's Peoples Common
Sense Medical Adviser, zoos pages. is sent
free on receipt of 81 one cent stamps to
pay expense of mailing only Address
DR.. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-04-25
An ODD Coincidence.

When grandpa arrived in Chicago
from London on d visit to his married
daughter in Woodlawn, says the Chi
cago Record-Herald, he told with much
glee of his dealings with a New York
cabman who transferred him from the
steamer dock to the railway station.
When grandpa reached the Grand
Central and had his train for Chicago
pointed out to him he was much
pleased with the progress of his sue
cess in eluding American sharks, about
which he had heard much Having In
mind the strictly enforced London or
dinances against overcharges by cab
men and forgetting for the moment his
new surroundings, he put his hand into
his pocket, drew forth fist full Of sill
yer and, holding it out to jehu, said:
"'Ere, my boy, just take out your
fare
In this way, he sagely reasoned to
himself, he would avoid any unneces-
sary exposure of his ignorance of
American rates and coins
Grandpa had reached this stage in his
narrative when the MacDonalds, his
daughter and her husband, began to
look little anxious, but their uneasi-
ness was lost on their visitor, who
chuckled as he concluded the story by
saying:
"And, would you believe it, 'ad just
the right change"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-04-25

Cockneys are the best natured people
under the sun. 1t is notorious that a
big London crowd is of all crowds in
the world the most harmless and the
easiest to manage. But see them also
In their ordinary collections, outside the
gallery door of popular theater or
crowding in the carriages of an excur-
sion traip-what fun and kindness and
wholesome give and take! A deliber-
ately rude or offensive cockney is hard
ly to be metz. S. Street in Pail Mall
Gazette
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-04-25


STOPPED AND HELPED HER OUT.
posies and talking crops. Later he had
braved the front gate, generally with
q straw in his mouth, to sit on the
steps for an hour in the cleaning talk
ing with Betty, but looking at Dorcas.
On cold evenings the hour had been
passed In the cozy sitting room playing
checkers and popping corn. Not
word Of love had been spoken, but 1t
was understood in the house and In
the whole neighborhood that John
Baldwin was waiting on Dorcas Syl-
vester and that some time in the fu-
ture, as they should determine, the two
good old country families and the two
well titled farms would be united, pro-
vided, of course, John Baldwin's diff
dence ever allowed him to get that far.
As she ran lightly down the steps 10
the farm wagon Dorcas gave one
quick, shy glance up the slope to where
the big Baldwin house stood half hid
den by its towering elms. Yes, there
was Johns buggy standing in the road
before the house, and his fast horse
could reach the station In one-half the
time they could make with the farm
wagon and old Charlie. Besides, Betty
had thought the hired man might as
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-04-25
we.t POINTS Battle Monument.

West POINTS Battle monument
On the shaft Of Battle monument at
West Point appears the following in
scription: "In memory of the officers
and men of the regular army of the
United States who fell in battle
during the war Of the rebellion this
monument is erected by their surviv-
ing comrades" On the pedestal Of the
monument appear the names of all the
officers of the regular army who were
killed In action in the civil war or who
died as a result of wounds received In
action. The names of all enlisted men
who were killed in action or who died
as a result of wounds appear on
bronze girdles surrounding granite
spheres which form a part of the base
of the monument. The shaft is sur
mounted by figure of Victory design
ed by Frederick Macmonnies.
Genius inimical to "Prizes."
There is not in existence a single
great opera, oratorio, symphony or in
deed any fine piece of musical art
which is the result of the prize system.
There is "Cavalleria," which Is drivel,
there are other works which are worse
drivel, but no one can name to me
really fine work that has won prize.
The reason, though apparently ridicu-
lousy simple, is sufficient. In music
the big men con-emptuously refuse to
compete for prizes. l know that in
sculpture 1t is otherwise. Stevens We'll
linpton affair. which, they tell me, is
kept in a cellar somewhere, is proof Of
that. But there Is not fine prize play,
prize picture, prize poem, prize piece Of
music. Still, what has failed thou
sand times may succeed the thousand
and oneth.-London Saturday Review.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-04-25

Conspicuous among the multitude Of
famous and interesting persons whom
Moncure D. Conway mentions in his
autobiography is the poet Longfellow.
At the time Mr.. Conway was study
ing In Cambridge in 1853 Longfellow
was the professor of poetry in Harvard
university, and it is plain that the at
lection and reverence the poet then in
spired in the young student have sur
vived the half century that has passed
"Longfellow's personality was po-
tent among u.s." says Mr.. Conway.
His modesty, his amiable man to man
manners toward the young. the absence
of airs or mannerisms, his transparent
veracity of mind and respect for all
sincere opinions, were very engaging
He was universally beloved"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-04-25
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Fish Scale JeweIry,

The scales of the sea drum are ex-
tensively used in the manufacture Of
the sprays of flowers and other articles
of fancy work which are sold at sea
side resorts under the name of fish
scale jewelry." They are large and
silvery and so hard that it is neces-
sary to remove them from the fish
with an axe or hatcht The scales of
sheepshead, tarpon, channel bass, etc,
are also used for this purpose at times.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-04-25
THE sEIsEs DANCE.
1t Ia Reputed to Have Originated
With the Apostles.

1t La Reputed to Have Originated
With the Apostles.
At Seville, in Spain, the dances of the
"seises" are gravely reputed to have
originated in the apostles having fol-
lowed the example set by David and
danced around our Lord after the last
supper. While ST. Augustine -contemn-
ed the dance devotional, st. Chrysos-
tom Is said to have taken part in it.
and, Notwithstanding a prohibitory de-
cree of 1872, it was exceedingly popular
In Spain at the commencement of the
seventeenth century. During certain
ceremonies the seises dance daily be-
fore the high altar OF Seville cathedral
In the presence of enormous crowds.
including the archbishop and all the
"Now," writes and eyewitness, 1.-THE
dancing boys are dressed In the cos
tune of Philip and Mary's days, with
short capes, an abundance of stream
ers, plumed hats and white silk shoes.
The organ is supplemented by a string
band. The old world air and song Of
the seises have been compared to the
music of a comic opera. After sundrv
movements the castanets are used.
Now" writes an eyewitness, "the
dance grows faster and more varied-a
chasse croise is succeeded by circular
figure, In which the dancers follow
each other round and round. swaying
their bodies as they sing rhymed coup
lets in the soft, slovenly accent Of An
dalusia.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-04-25
How Rails Multiply.

A pair of rats happily situated and
undisturbed will in three years have
increased to 656,S08. Calculating that
ten rats eat as much in one day as
man, which we think is rather under
than over the fact, the consumption of
these rats would be equal to that of
65,680 men the year round and leave
eight rats in the year to spare Null
tiplying in this rapid way, it is provi-
Dental that the rat has so many nat
ural enemies. All these to the con-
trary Notwithstanding, he often proves
sufficiently troublesome to make the
community conspire against him. In
Ireland they SINCE the hair of a rat
which has been caught, but otherwise
1t Is unframed. In Germany they let
one loose with a small bell attached to
its neck. The tinkling Of this as the
belled rat chases his friends produces
a panic among them and causes them
to fee the premises.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-04-25

III received your letter some time ago. with
advice about your wonderful medicine" writes
Miss Stella Johnson Of IS Brady Street, Dayton,
Ohio. III was troubled with severe pains every
month when wrote to you for advice. After
receiving your letter and following its direc-
tons, am now happy to say that after five
years of untold suffering 1 have not had any
pains since first using your Favorite Prescrip-
tion-' was induced through friend to write to
you and follow your kind advice. thank God
and DIR. r. V. Pierce for the health now enjoy.
shall urge other women who suffer as did to
use your medicine
cFavorite Prescription makes weak
women strong, sick women well. Ac-
cept no substitute for the medicine
which works wonders for weak women.
Weak and sick women are invited to
consult Dr. Pierce, by letter, free. ALI
correspondence is held as strictly private
and sacredly confidential. Address DR..
R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
FREE. DIR. Pierce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser is sent free on receipt
of stamps to pay expense of mailing only.
Send II one-cent stamps for the book in
paper covers, or 81 stamps for the cloth
bound volume. Address DR.. R.V. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-04-25

''My dear, 1 have been reading up
within the past week, and 1 think l
have a name for the baby" said Mrs.
Greening one day.
''You have, Ell? What is itf'
81 read that Phoebus, the god of day,
comes up bright and beautiful in the
morning. that he lights the world, that
without HIM
''Now look here, madam. Let's have
no foolishness here. You can't call
that child by any such name Did
Phoebus of history yell from II p. m.
to a. m. and internationally from to
O'Clock? 1 myself am doing the god
Of day business In the matter of get
ting up, and I'm not going to divide
the honors If you want NEUROLOGICAL
cognomen for that destroyer of rest.
1 have it."
what is it? asked Mrs. Greening,
with considerable asperity.
"Aurorar' brutally yelled Mr.. g.
Then he left the house.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-04-25
His Sad Loss.

Darn the luck! lost peach of an
umbrella today"
Eyes. people don't seem to have any
conscience about swiping umbrellas.
How did you lose it?"
"Well, it was standing against the
wall in the restaurant. 1 kept my eye
on it,
"You bet you have to! WellT"
"And just as I was getting up the
fellow that owned it came along and
took tr'-CIeveland Leader.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-04-25
FROM A WIFE'S DIARY.
A word to the wise is resented.

A word to the wise is resented.
Many are called, but few get up.
Where there's a will there's a law
suit
Fools rush in and win-where angels
fear to tread.
Misery loves company, but company
does not reciprocate.
Love is romantic Matrimony is de-
cidedly a matter Of fact.
When we hear Of other peoples trou-
bles it reconciles us to our own.
We never know how good we are
going to be until the opportunity has
passed.
If you bestow a favor forget it, but
If you receive one it is wise to re-
member.
Happiness is the greatest of tones,
the best Of cosmetics and the envy of
yspeptics-Detroit Tribune.