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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12
COMPLETES VIRGINIA HISTORY
Record Of iht Rouse of b4re,issS for no Dis
covered h london.

The Virginia State Library ha, received
from London handwrtten copy Of the
official and tine record Of the house OF
burRo-ses ol Virginia lor lIIG The
event Is of gieit historic sigIii auce.
Portions OF he record of the famous old
body, which andcdates all Other English
institutions IN the world, and Which
was in existence before the laudmgol thc
Pilgrim Fathers at Plymouth. have been
stored away ia the library Tor years
Frequent gaps in the record made a
complete collection Of them out OF the
question.
Some time ago Librarian Kennedy nm
dertonk 10 gather be- records into vol
ume and the first ,olumcattractedL the at
tcntionoi scholars throughout thccoun-
try. In the North Carolina trade papers.
preserved in the public ncords office Of
TIE British Museum. portion Of the
journals were discovered. and these,
with the records here aud elsewhere now
give an unbroken record al the historical
body.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12
MINORITY LEADER TURNS DOWN
VIRGINIA REPRESENTATIVES

Minority Leader Williams will not ap-
point Nirginian to any other position
than those which they now hold. The
Virginia delegation endorsed Mr. Glass
for a place on the Public Buildings aud
Grounds, aud Mr.. Southall Tor Il place
ON the Committee on Postoiiice- aud
PostrOads, hut Mr.. Williams has said
that he cannot appoint them. Virginia
will thus lose two al the most impor-
tant assignments she has undertaking
membership in Postoflices ana Postroads
aud place ON Ways and Mean'-and
will have nothing in lieu Of them. II
gives Virginia about the icwest good as
signments the State has had Ia morn
than thirty years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12
ASSISTANT SURGEONS IN NAVY

The President has nominated the fol
lowing Yirginians To be- assistant sur
gcOus in the navy:
+. T. Sellers, John b. Mears, Edward
II. II. Old, George II McCnunon and Ed
ward T.. Woods. Virginia is furnishing
more assistant surgeons for the navy
than any other State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12
MEN AND BOYS SCARCE

Three young ladies OF this village with
their horses and dogs went hunting Sat
urday. 80 Can't some one have car
load of boys shipped to this part OF the
country soon. We are afraid this will be
called Old Maid town. There are seven
and half girls to each boy.--Letter in
Madison News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12

During our If years Of successful bust
ness in this city several jewellers hay,
established themselves here and gone. \
question: How much does their guaran
tee amount to? Why, nothing what
ever. All goods that leave our store ar,
guaranteed 20 be- exactly as represented
as We are here TO stay. Loewenson \
Kaufman. the old reliable jewellers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12
WHICH SIDE WON?

There was big fight at the Battle
Ground" near Thyme, in which eight or
nine men and women took part. Several
OF the combatants had their heads badly
damaged. DIR. Clore was called to sew
up some OF the wounds. The case was
aired in court at Brightwood, Monday,
and each side was fined $50 and COSTS
Madison News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12

What sort of an inaugural Mr.
Swanson is to have when indicted
into the Executive chair is being dis
cussed. He will have present from
Washington host OF friends, mem
bers Of Congress and Others, and it is
thought by many that the ceremonies
should be somewhat in keeping with
the dignity OF the position.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12
TREASURER OF RICHMOND
Hlny Candidates For The placs-Ii Pays $1,000
to $1,000 Year.

The office OF City Treasurer for Rich
mond, including fees, pays between 81,
600 and 5000 a year. Capt. Charles II.
Phillips, late Treasurer, was buried Fri
day, and sharp canvass has commenced
for the Office to be filed by specialization
December %.
There are seventeen candidates. A. G.
Hartman, James b. Pace, Charles l..
Todd, James B. Wood, W. IL. thinner
man, Constable Garrison, W. A. Cren-
shaw, Frank T. Bates and Capt. W. II.
Curtis are among the candidates. A
whirlwind canvass will be made.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12
TO WILLIAM GREEN & RRos.

Affidavit having been made and fled that yOu
are a nonresident OF the State OF Virginia, you
are hereby notified that a tract Of land as u ap-
pears on the commissioners books In the LIST
district Of Stafford county, Va. was sold on
December Is. 1856 for delinquent taxes, leyies,
interest and cost to the Commonwealth OF Nr-
qfnia. being described as follows, to-wit: ~oils
acres on Rchlahd Run, In HARDWOOD District.
Stafford county. Va; an application for the pur-
chase thereof has been filed IN this office, and II
appearing from the records Of TINS ONCE that yon
are Interested IN the said land, you are further
notified to appear In four months from the date
Of this notice and DO what may be necessary to
protect your interest.
Given under my hand this 2lst day OF Novem-
ber 1906. -
Clerk of the Circuit Cour. Of Stafford county, Va.
.r4r
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12
THE ARMY OF PENSIONERS

According to the report OF the Secretary
OF the Interior one person in every eight
three in the United States is a pensioner
The number on the roll at the end of the
fiscal year was 99S,44l.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12

Some idea may be had of the use OF
cigarettes in this country when we
have report from the Department
that ten billions of them were made
last year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12
BISHOP RANDOLPH HONORED

Bishop Alfred NJ Randolph, of the Pro-
tcstant Episcopal Diocese OF Southern
Virginia, has been invited To deliver the
Shakespeare memorial sermonneXt year
at Standardization, England, the sun
day after Easter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12
VIM. Livingston

Contractor and Builder Fredericks-
burg, Va. Fully equipped for all
kind OF work in the building line.
Business of1ce-Room IA, Enterprise
Bnilding.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12

Monday was the 43rd anniversary
OF the shelling of Fredericksburg by
Gen. Burnside and the crossing Of
the vanguard of his army over the
Rappahannock, preparatory to the
great battle that followed on the
18th, two days afterwards. The
minds of thousands of veterans, both
of the blue and gray, turned towards
Fredericksburg Monday and mental
ly recounted the stirring evenJs that
followed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12

You are passing good thing 10y ii yOu
fail To see our handsome line OF watches.
diamonds, jewelry. silver novelties and
Christmas gifts OF all kinds at Loewen-
son 4 Kaufman - the jewellers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12

The death OF Senator Mitchell, OF
Oregon, taking place under existing
circumstances, was tragic in the ex-
IRENE. Grown old and feeble in the
service OF his country, shame and
humiliation at the disgrace of criIni-
nal conviction no doubt hastened the
end. His case should prove solemn
warning to men high in public life
who are disposed to betray their
trust. We find here an exemplifca-
ton of the Biblical saying that the
wages of sin is death"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12

BUYS Interest In Central Presbyterian.
Richmond Va. Dec. 9.-Rev. Edwin
r. McCluer has purchased from R'y.
DR.. James Power Smith a half interest
in the Central Presbyterian. and Jan
uary I. 1906. will become associate
editor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12
INCREASED EARNINGS
OF R., T. & p. R. R,

A comparative statement of the earn
Jugs and expenses OF the r., f. x 7. K. r.
for the month OF October and for four
months ending Oct. 81, 1905, shows the
following:
Gross Net
Earnings. Expenses Earnings
October. 1906 SECT a $3.50 ~ : 40.393 e
Same month
last year. 1850 % $3.50 % 32,'0i y
Increase. .....S l097S 80 3.0SS GS 2 1859 n
For the four
months end
ing oct. 81,
1895 ......... 5O7, 753 81 34O.I2O II lC7 ,632 so
Same period
last year.... 400, lOl 10 325N2 II l5b'23- =
Incneas. s47g4SM Z 1e 2eS 80 Z q $50 y
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12
WANTE ED

1000 tons Leaf Sumac, for which
the highest cash price will be paid.
We are headquarters for Leather,
Rubber and Cotton Stitched Betting.
John g. Hurkamp Co.,
fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12
DELINQUENT LEGISLATORS
Time Limit Has Expired for che Filing Of Ex.
Denges

Two only of the six procrastinatine
legislators have failed 10 file accounts o.
their election expenses, in accordance
with the provisions of the Barksdale law
and Secretary OF the Commonwealth is
waiting patiently for these two to come
to taw. If they do not, they may be pro.
secuted and be subjected to a fine s., 900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12

There is no excuse for members-elect
of the General Assembly for not COM
plying with the law in filing list Of
their expenses. The failure could
hardly be laid to their ignorance Of
the law, yet it would be almost as
charitable as to lay it to their indif-
ference. Anyhow it is said six have
failed to comply with the law, and
the time has passed for them to doso.
The House will probably be called
upon to solve the problem.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-12

Clerk OF the tlrcuil touI. OF
nOv23-w4W.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-10-13
Swallowed Live Goldfish.

In view Of some 20persons, a Pitts
burg broker swallowed a live gold
fish in Newell's Hotel Saturday af-
ternoon. The consultor of the tick
er complacently swallowed the fish,
which at his request, was taken
from a small aquarium behind the
bar, swallowed a glass of beer for a
chaser, and offered to wager $50 with
the bartender that he could swallow
every fish in the globe.
Several men, among them the
broker, were standing IN front of
Newell's bar drinking at 8 o'clock
Saturday afternoon. 1t was the
brokers' treat. =
"What'll you have?" said he, as
he threw silver dollar on the mar
BILE counter. All took beer but the
broker.
LET me see," said he to the bar
tender. Guess I'll have a gold
fish,"
Trapped oil straight? said the
dispenser of drinks.
Plain said the broker, as he
picked from the counter a goldfish
which the bartender had taken from
the globe.
Here's luck, boys, said the
broker, as he swallowed the fish and
then quaffed glass of beer. 81
The bartender then rang up 80
cents on the cash register, charging
10 cents for the fish.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-10-13
"a - It q r. Il a.
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D0n'ts on Names.

Don't name baby after hero
unless ,the here has been dead sey-
eral years.
Don't hamper a boy with name
that will prove a heavy handicap in
life.
Don't name a girl after flower.
Think of an old woman called
"Pansy" or Daisy"
Don't name girl Violet, when her
disposition may be that of tiger
lily.
Don't tack a fancy name on kid.
1t makes him target for his COM
panions.
Don't name child after a relative
from whom you have "expecta-
tons" The relative may yet mar
ry.
Don't forget that the man with
the common name of William is
more likely to write checks than one
labeled Percy.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-10-13
Two Dog Tales.

Il have an unusually intelligent
dog" said the man who likes to
spin yarns when with party of
friends. He was taught to say his
prayers, and, if you'll believe me,
that dog now ways his tail whenev-
er he sees a minister anywhere near
him.
IL have a dog with even more in
telligence than that" quietly re-
turned a member of the party.
Zone day when he got out in the
street some mischievous boys tied a
tin can to his tail, and, if you'll be.
leve me, the dog headed for the
nearest saloon and backed right up
to the bar"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-10-13

inches deep. 1t is made without a
bottom crust, but simply lined at
sides and top with the fakiest of
pastry. Having buttered and lin
ed your dish on the sides, peel
enough ripe and juicy peaches to fill
the dish. Tear the fruit open in
stead of cutting. and leave enough
of the pits in to impart flavor.
Sweeten the peaches abundantly
then cover with a rich layer of crust
sealing down so that no juices will
escape, and bake in a hot oven
about three quarters of an hour. If
there is danger of its browning too
rapidly, cover with paper. When
nearly done, draw to the over door
and dredge with powdered sugar.
Push back for few moments longer
to glaze. A real old fashion cook is
a stickler for few spoonfuls of
brandy poured over the peaches be-
fore the top crust is put on; but the
majority of folk, especially where
there are children in family, find
it quite delectable enough without
any "spirituous" additions.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-10-13
SlOO Reward 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages,
and that is Catarrh. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure the only positive cure
now known to the medical fra
ternity. Catarrh being a constitu-
tional disease, requires a constitu-
ional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internationally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby des-
troying the foundation of the dis
ease. and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and
assisting nature is doing its work.
The proprietors have so much faith
in its curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case
that it fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials.
Address: F. j. Cheney & Co., To-
ledo, o.
Sold by Druggist, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation. m
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-10-13

stuffed with mixture of cotton and
camphor, and took the prisoner by
night to a farm near Pueblo. There
they released him in the morning
in county as new to him as the in
terror of Puerto Rico would have
been; but under the stimulus of
homesickness he vanished before
night, and at II o'clock the next
forenoon he appeared at the business
end of his Denver clearinghouse.
In bee line the distance is about
eighty miles and it is absolutely GER
tain that he could not have steered
his way forty yards by scent. He
could not have travelled by any clew
of his adventure in the camphor-
box. Nor were there landmarks to
guide him in the labyrinth of un-
known mountain peaks. How did he
do il.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-10-13
Last Hope Vanished.

When leading physicians said that
w. M. Smithart, of Pekin. La, had
incurable consumption, his last hope
vanished; but DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, kept him out his grave. He
says: This great specifics complete
ly cured me, and saved my life.
Since then, have used it for over
10 years and consider it a marvellous
throat and lung cure" Strictly
scientific cure for Coughs, Sore
Threats or Colds; sure preventive
of Pneumonia. Guaranteed soc and
.$l.0O bottles at z. Wayne Griffin &
Bros, drug store. Trial bottle free.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-10-13
OIL IN LARUE COUNTY.
Found at the Depth of Only IL
Feet---Belief That Fine
Wells Will Result.
tLai,ue rounty Herald J

The people of the Lyons section of
the county are very much interested
in the matter of boring oil wells in
their section for the purpose of test
ing the question as to whether oil
can be found there in payinglquanti-
ties. 1t has been supposed for years
that the section around Lyons would
likely produce oil if wells were ever
bored, but no practical test has ever
been made of it. However. the
matter has been tested by accident
and the belief is that fine wells could
be bored in that vicinity and consid-
cradle excitement prevails among
the people at the present time. A
few days ago three wells were dug
for the purpose of getting water,
and when the wells We're only twelve
or thirteen feet deep oil was discov-
cred in considerable quantity.
These wells are all on the Thomas
Eden farm, just below Lyons Sta
ton and on the L. and n. rail
road.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-10-13
Cheated Death.

Kidney trouble often ends fatally,
but by choosing the right medicine
+. H. Wolfe, of Bear Grove, Iowa,
cheated death. He says: 1.-TWO
years ago | had Kidney Trouble,
which caused me great pain, suffer
ing and anxiety, but took Electric
Bitters, which effected a complete
cure. have also found them of
great benefit in general debility and
never trouble, and keep them con-
stantly on hand, since, as ] find they
have no equal" z. Wayne Griffin
& Bros. druggists, guarantees them
at SOC.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-10-13
A NEW REPUBLIC
Planned by The Beers to
Be Set up in At
RIGA.
fBrrlin psspatch.1

A conspiracy has been discovered
in German South Africa on the part
of Beers who were taken there from
Cape Colony to assist in the war
against the Herreros, to overthrow
the German rule in that territory
and establish a Boer republic in
stead. The leader of the conspiracy
is Andrew DeWet, a nephew of the
Boer General DeWet and he, with
his principal supporters, has been
arrested. DeWet's plan was to sur
prise the small German garrison at
Windhuk, seize the governor general
and massacre every one who resisted
his attempt to secure possession Of the
country.
Having thus captured the capital of
the territory. he intended to proceed
to the conquest of the country. mas
sacreing the German troops unless
they surrounded. -
The Beers had obtained promise
of support from the Withbois, Her.
reros and other native tribes by
pledging themselves to restore the
native privileges after the Germans
had been driven from the country.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-10-13
THE WOMEN
To Play Very Important Part In
the Chicago Public
Schools.

"A remarkable event in the histo-
ny of the Chicago public school sys-
TEN is the appointment of Miss Ad-
dams to the very responsible and
high position of chairman of the
school management committee. She
has displayed administrative and ex-
ecutive abilities of high order, the
admirable management Hull House,
with its numberless educational and
uplifting activities, having excited
admiration among all those that are
familiar with the splendid institu-
ton. To convictions and the cour-
age of them she joins tact, practical
sagacity and tolerance.
Ddring the fifteen years Miss
Adams has been head of Hull
House she has become information
ally famous. In a quiet way the
settlement has been conducting
classes in which more than 1000
men, women and children are en-
rolled. The best educators have
been obtained and the most advan-
ced educational principles have been
put into force. Few persons in Chi
cago are aware of this classroom
work of the settlement. but it is not
ed the world over among students
of sociology.
AS chairman of the school man.
agement committee Mrs. Adams
will have as aides DR.. Cornelia B.
DeBey and Mrs. Emmons Blaine,
both of whom for years have taken
prominent part in educational af-
fairs. Mrs. Blaine has contributed
more than 81 100000 to the cause of
education, while DR.. DeBey has been
associated with the schools as an in
structor in the normal school and
later as a champion of the most adj
vanced pedagogical ideas.
1t will be recalled that Justice
Brewer in an interview on the fu-
ture of women in the political and
social spheres paid a warm tribute
to Miss Adams and nominated"
her for Mayor of Chicago. We can
not make Miss Adams mayor in the
present State of the law of Illinois,
but the people of the city can con-
graduate the school board and them
selves on her appointment to pub
lie position hardly less useful and
distinguished, and this they are un-
doubtedly doing in their hearts.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-10-13
Wards off Pneumonia.

All coughs, colds and pulmonary
complaints that are durable are
quickly cured of One Minute Cough
Cure. Clears the phlegm, DAVIS out
inflammation and heals and soothes
the affected parts strengthens the
lungs, wards off pneumonia. Harm
less and pleasant to take. Sold by
z. Wayne Griffin & Bro.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-10-13
Peach CObtler.

This good old Southern dish should
be baked in an earthenw&re pud-
ding dish at least three and half
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-03

AMERICAN FLOUR and glass will be
driven from Venezuela by the action
of President Castro in granting a mo-
nopoly to two persons engaged in the
manufacture of those products. One
contract gives to Jose Hilario Mora the
exclusive right to establish -four mills in
Venezuela for 20 years and the contract
cannot be transferred to a foreigner
All necessary machinery may be import
ed free of duty and the business will not
be taxed in any manner. The other
concession gives to Senior Carlos Zuloaga
the exclusive right to manufacture glass
and crystal articles for Is years. He is
given the privilege of importing free Of
duty everything necessary for the estab-
lishment of glass works ard may obtain
from the government free of tax any
materials it owns. This government has
been so overbearing toward Venezuela
that the latter country, like China, will
endeavor 10 do without goods made in
the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-03
TOday's Telegraphic News
The Coming Conference.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, Aug. S.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt must be holding confer
ences all over his big house at sycamore
Hill if be is able to get private talk
with the individuals who are visiting
him this Afternoon. Among those at
luncheon are Sir Henry Nor liner
DuraDd, the British ambassador; Lieut..
Commander w. S. Sims, of the navy;
Hon w. j. Calhoun, special envoy to
Venezuela; Hon. w. w. Russell, United
States minister to Venezuela, and w. NJ.
Seymour Edwards. a distant family cou-
ncction. After the luncheon the Presi-
dent will receive Alvin II. Sanders, of
Chicago, chairman of the reciprocity
committee which is to meet in the city
by the lake. 1t is supposed that the
personal representative of King Edward
is here for the purpose of ascertaining,
if possible, whether there is any truth in
the persistent rumor that the coming
peace conference at Portsmouth is likely
to end in a deadlock. The British ad-
ministration is naturally very anxious to
know just what is to be expected from
the Portsmouth meeting. Although
nothing official has been given out it
may be said that the President looks
upon the situation as decidedly Optimis-
tic and is confident, unless the unfore-
seen occurs, that the plenipotentiaries
will be able to reach an agreement that
will put an end to hostilities.
Portsmouth, n. H., Aug. 3.-The
committee appointed by Gov. John Nc
Lane to make arrangements for the re-
ception of the japanese and Russian
peace ENJOYS by the State of New Hamp-
shire, states this morning that they had
arranged for a dinner in the colonial
dining room at the Rockingham at II on
Monday, which Governor McLane will
give to the receiving party attend
ed by his military staff, the council,
which represents the executive branch
OF the government and the congressional
delegation. The representatives of the
two nations will be formally presented
in accordance with the State by the AS
sistant Secretary of State Herbert H. D..
Pierce, representing the national CIV
eminent.