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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10
An Age of Maryels.

Wireless telegraphy has now come to be
10 commonly used practical. CONNER
cial proposition that it is no longer re-
garded as a novelty. 1t is accepted as one
of the established features Of our period
and already many people are looking for
ward to the day when all wires will be
dispensed with in the maintenance of COM
munication over considerable distances
Take the case of the Presidents trip to
Panama. for instance Messages are
received from him on the battieship Louis
lana and sent to him from this city
at frequent intervals. 1t Is believed that
al no time during his entire voyage will it
be impossible TO keep in touch with him.
not directly through the navy yard sta
ton here certainly by means of the lower
coast stations
This is in truth an age of marvels, but We
have become SO accustomed to them that
they have lost their sensational appeal to
the Imagination. We promptly accepted
the X-rays and have completely revised
our previous conceptions of the density Of
matter. We have witnessed the develop
ment of the electric light, observing a pro-
gression from stage to stage until there
would be no amaZement If some day ii
should prove possible to illuminate an en-
tire city without the use of individual
lamps We are calmly noting the steady
II slow advances in the solution of the prob
lem of aerial navigation. and the advent of
the practicable flying machine" has been
fairly discounted. 1t is now accepted as
merely question of time when 1t will be
possible to conquer the force of gravity and
utilize the winds
In short. We have been surprised so often
during the past few years that the sci
entiS;s will have hard work giving the
civilized world thrill. They will of course
continue their researches and their conquest
OF the elements and their solution of prob
lens of sanitation. physics and chemistry
Perhaps the public expectation of great
things will spur them on to achievements
OF which they are now beginning to despair.
1t Is truly wonderful age. but the wonders
are no longer rated as highly as Of yore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10
The 0psonic Method.
From the Portland Press,

The "opsonic method" is the newest
medical notion to engage the attention of
the doctors. 1t is advanced on authority
no less eminent than that of Sir Almeroth
Wright, a leading British pathologist in
charge of st. Mary's Hospital London, who
has recently been visiting Boston and who
read paper before a gathering Of physi-
clans on his theory of disease, its treatment
and prevention. The "opsonic index is de-
fined as the power of the blood to destroy
obnoxious germs, and the opsonic method is
the treatment and prevention of germ dis
eases by a kind of vaccination. Sir Alme-
roth's discovery is said to consist of way
to give the blood the necessary vitality to
do the work of destruction. His theory
seems to be that incubation with the dead
germs of a disease gives the blood power
to destroy the living germs. Thus in a
case of typhoid fever the patient is vacci-
mated with dead typhoid germ. Expert
ments have begun at the Harvard medical
school to test the theory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10
Influence of the President.
From the New York Press.

Such reductions as have been made In
the republican majority of the House dc
not impair the Roosevelt influence therein,
Some of his most active enemies, like
Wadsworth, who fought him In the beef
trust legislation have been removed by the
voters. Babcock does not come back which
will help the Roosevelt program. The DEM
Ocratic representatives gained in New Jer-
sey and elsewhere are probably more use
full to the President than the servants OF
the system they have displaced, Just as
Tillman and Bailey in the Senate were OF
more help to him In his railroad fight than
Elkins and Aldrich were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10
Reason Enough.

It's time fob feelin' thankful
When November comes along;
Time to pass yoh troubles by
An sing a little song;
Time to take good long BRET
OF air, so crisp an clear.
Feelin' thankful cause 1t is
De thankful time O. year..
Folks all has DER troubles
Each a different kind.
But de rustlin' leaves dey seems
To whisper never mind"
Measurin' up yoh benefits,
Dat, ism any use
When you's truly thankful,
Why, you DON need no excuse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10

Gorky is unreasonable enough to have
something unkind to say about Americans
who refuse to buy the book he is going to
write about this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10

The campaign orators who are expected
to make two or three appearances a day
cannot fail to feel little envy of the
glory Mr.. Root attained by single effort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10

A fight between Murphy and McCarren
will serve to enliven New York politics un-
til there Is another election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10
A Consoline Thought.

What do you think of our candidates
defeat?' asked the neighbor.
'Mebbe it's just as WELL" answered
Farmer Corntossel IT'S often a heap easier
for man to make himself popular by
tellin' what he's goin' to do than it is to
deliver the goods after he gets Office"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10
Feel No Such Impulse.

From the Louisville Courier-JourfIal.
The Washington Star says that strangely
enough nearly every one feels an Impulse
to jump from a dizzy height. Yet Washing
ton is full of men who have manifested
no such idiOsyncrasy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Young Patterson of Chicago has by start
ing a socialist paper indicated the SINGER
ity of his belief that he has too much
money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10

Kansas Is now SO prosperous that there
is talk Of reviving the old song Happy as
a Big Sunfiower'' as the state anthem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10
Different Kinds.

Father" said the small boy, what is a
reformer?"
There are various kinds. my son. Some
times he is a progressive and enlightened
statesman. and sometimes he is merely a
man who is more than ordinarily emphatic
in wanting his own way"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10

Sometimes an excitable politician can
make more noise and have a better time In
the ranks than he could in office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10
Indians.

IuQ1auS.
what pity the Indians cannot all be
civilized!"
II don't know answered the New York
citizen, cit strikes me that when these
Tammany braves go on the warpath after
anybody they're more cold-blooded than the
Utes."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10

The people who first taught the Indians
to substitute firearms for bows and arrows
are responsible for a lot of trouble
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10

Some Of the New York democrats, after
looking the ticket over, are inclined to con-
graduate themselves on very neat job of
decapitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10
French and American
Made Night Gowns.

Imported French Gowns, hand
embroidered spray. 1880. $3.50
Imported Handmade French
Gowns, low neck, hand-embroid-
cred ................. $3.50
American-made Gowns, high and
low neck, daintily trimmed. .Sl.z5
American-made Gowns, high and
low neck. ST. LOO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10

From the New York Mail.
Come to think of 1t, where are the insur-
ance agents that bothered you so two years
ago?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10
Human.
From the Atlanta Constitution.

From the AtIAnta CONSTITUTION.
The natives Of South Africa object to tax
alton. With that human characteristic.
they must have souls worth saving Let
the missionary work go on!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10

In spite Of the affront to precedent there
is very general impression that the Presi-
dent and the country are both safe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10
Poor Prophets.
From the Rio

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
Many political seers are wondering il they
hadn't better drop around and consult the
oculist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10

Count Boni's real troubles will begin
when he begins to figure as correspondent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10

1t Is doubtful whether in all his travels
w. ]. Bryan saw anything that interested
him so much as the New York election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10

And after all. the fool election bet is not
as expensive and injurious as the fool horse
race bet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10

From the Jacksonville Tines-union.
Reform in Pennsylvania did not come t,
stay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10

y IN order to avoid delays On account Of
personal absence. letters to THE STAB
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the oAace. but simply TO
THE STAB. or to the Editorial or Bust.
ness Department., acco, ding to tsno. o.
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10

The Joy of Campaigning.
/ want no office from the state,
Where critics come a-gunning;
I'd rather stay a candidate
And have the fun of running.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10
SHOOTING STARS.

Mr.. Bryan is foreseeing things again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10
Narrowing Restrictions.

Wealth doesn't always bring happiness"
said the trite philosopher.
NO. answered Mr.. Dustin Stax, people
are getting SO sensitive about campaign
funds that we can't even have the fun of
putting it up to back favorite candidater'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10
Amnerican=Made
Corset Covers.

Corset Covers.
Lawn Slip Covers, white, pink,
blue and lavender long sleeves. Csc.
Elaborately Trimmed Corset Gov
ers, with lace and embroid-
cry ................. .Sl oSW
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We Are ait This Time Exhibiting
Mutumno a1oo Wimter AHDercbam0{@e

OF both and the
latest unique
Our exhibition of marbles bronzes porcelans sverwa jee
We have culed for wealth of ideal belongings
modest home well for uxurious appointed drawing
Marbles
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. from the hands of the clever smiths of Europ
approaching Xmas a superb of gifts.
Magnificent leather goods from all the world
naments for coures perfumes toilet and Injuries
brances for Others Every offered for satisfactory
attendants afford isurely shopping with results ideal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-10
French and
Armerican=Made Drawers.

American=Made Drawers.
Imported French Drawers, hand
embroidered rs
Imported Handmade Drawers,
hand-embroidered rufffe. ....S2.2S
American-made Drawers, TRIM
med with lace and embroid-
cry ................ ..... oil .WW
American-made Drawers, elab-
orately trimmedwith fine lace SIPS
French and
American=Made Chemises.
Imported Handmade French
Chemises, $3.50 value. -. $3.50
Imported Handmade French
Chemises, SAYS value. $500
American made Combination
Skirt and Corset Cover. .S2.2S
American-made Chemises, trim
med with torchon lace. -. .Sl .OO
French Handmade Skirts.
Imported Skirts, of percale, hand
embroidered .Sl.ZS
Imported Skirts, of percale, elab-
orately trimmed with embroid-
cry ................ 1913
Imported Handmade Nainsook
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oculist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-06
INTERESTING OCCASION
The Christmas Celebration at Falmouth Union
Church,

One Of the most interesting entertain
ments witnessed ia Falmouth Tor several
years was the Christmas celebration OF
the Union Sunday school held in the
Union church, De 26, at 1870 D. m.
The occasion is we'll worth mention, be
ing iulI uf interest and pleasure 10 the
large community, which IL directly and
indirectly connected with the good work
Of the school So large was the con-
course IL spectators who gathered to en-
JOY the entertainment that many were
unable To obtain seats, but checriully
stood during the interesting exercises.
The church was prettily decorated, and
the scene was OLA beautiful nature The
following program was ammo lnced by
the superintendent. Mr.. VIM. England
Singing; opening address 10y Edith
Berry; recitation by Austin Snelllngs;
greeting by Macy Sullivan, \ Question
by BESSIE Mills recitation by MOllie Pol
lard singing by school; recitation 10y
% girls, May Humphries, Edith Berry.
Eva O'Bryant, Mollie Pollard. Helen
Jones. Jennie Snelings, Ida Pollard.
Pearl Snellings. Addie Sullivan, Beatrice
Payne; recitation 10y Gilmore Wine, Bes-
sic Ellis, Blanche Berry; singing by
: hool; Christmas Eve 10y Oracle Smell
lings; Christmas 10y Edmo Snelings In
His Name by Jennie Snellings; Christ
mas Night by Glensmore Ellis; singing by
school; recitation by 9glrls. Ida Pollard,
Ruth O'Bryant. Florence Payne, Edmo
Snellngs. Macy Sullivan. Mamie Boutch-
ward. Glensmore Ellis. Pearl Sue.lings,
Beatrice Payne; Send Greeting Far and
Wide by Oracle Snellings; Good Child
Day by Mamie BOutchyard; | Can II |
Try by BrOaddus Dye and Ernest Steph-
ems; singing 10y school; German Gretchen
by Helen Jones; December by Irene
B0utchyard; On the Holy Morn by Pearl
Snellings; Christmas Bells 10y Maggie
Boutchyard; recitation by Ida Snellings;
singing by school; Christmas Everywhere
by Elliott Lightner; In Santa Claus
Land by Beatrice Payne; recitation by
Addie Boutchyard; recitation by Broad
dus Dye; singing by school; Hush by
Macy Sullivan.
At the conclusion of the program the
awarding OF numerous prizes aud pres
ents was in order. The addresses delly-
cred by Rev. j. ii. Light and Rev. Chas.
Brooks were very appropriate; they
highly complimented the scholars on
their well rendered recitations, and were
glad to see so many take part in the ex-
ercises. Then came the sudden advent
Of Santa Claus, much to the delight OF
the little ones; he distributed sweets to
all and wished them a merry Christmas.
The best OF order prevailed and nothing
occurred to mar the happiness ofall pres
ent. The officers and teachers deserve
much credit for the faithful work they
have done in this school during the past
year. The membership OF scholars If
very larpe and more workers are needed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-06
CAROLINE
Entertainments - Coming Marriage PERSONAL
Notes.
Bowling Green, Jan. 3, 1906.

Bowling Green, Jan 3, 1906.
Misses Bessie Coghill and Louise
Haines were guests of honor ut tea
given on New Years evening 10y Mrs.
Joel HaineS. at her home on Main street,
from 4 To 6. The house was beautifully
decorated with holly and evergreen.
About twenty-five called during the
evening.
Mrs. C.. Z. lessee, accompanied by her
sister. Miss Julia Collins, left on Monday
for her home in New York.
Miss Elsie Wright, OF Richmond, is
spending portion of this week with the
family Of Mr. W. q. Coghill at their
home at Milford
Miss Rena Wright has returned TO her
school in Norfolk, after spending the
holiday at the home OF Mrs. {. r. Ennis.
Mrs. T. II. Phelps left this a. m. for
Ashland TO attend the funeral OF her sis
ter-in-law. Mrs. Ella W. Blincoe. who
died suddenly at her home in Norfolk on
Monday night.
Miss Maude Scott has returned to her
home in Richmond, after short visit to
Mrs. Z. A CoghilI.
Mrs. r. B. Gill is quite sick at her home
on lower Main street.
Mrs. Irby Moncure and children re-
turned on Tuesday to their home in
Blackstone, after a visit to Auburn, the
home Judge f. C. Moncure.
Miss Bessie Coghil left on Tuesday to
resume her school work in Albemarle,
after spending the holidays with her
parents at Milford
Rev. and Mrs j. T. Mastin, OF Rich
mond. have issued invitations to the
marriage OF their daughter, Miss Blanche
Mastin. to Mr. Williams, the ceremony
to take place on January 10th, at their
home in that city. For four years Mr..
Mastin was pastor OF the Methodist
church here, and he and his family have
a host OF friends here.
Miss Maria Collins entertained few OF
her friends at her home on Tuesday
night. Games were INDUCED in, and the
evening passed pleasantly.
Mr.. and Mrs A. b. Chandler, Jr, have
returned to their home in Richmond,
after a pleasant visit to his parents here.
Mrs. 4. A. Coghill is out, having been
quite sick for several days.
Mrs. Aubrey Valentine is the guest OF
hio brother Mr.. T. C. Valentine, having
lust returned from n visit to his sister in
Knoxville.
Miss Estelle Collins left on Monday for
Fredericksburg College.
Mrs. W. C. Boyd and little son NJ
turned to Richmond on Tuesday, after
spending a few days with relatives here.
Miss Emma Anderson has returned
home from a delightful visit to Washing
ton N.Y..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-06

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. SATURDAY, JANUARY g. 1906.
KING GEORGE
J. P. s Ard 0 hers Want More Pay Turkey RoOSt
RaidCd-PtHonal Items.
Comorn, Va, Jan. 3rd.

Comorn, Va, Jan. 3rd.
4 movement is on loot in this county
to petition the Legislature 10 pa. 4 an
act increasing the pay OF Judges and
clerks of election. II is said that [ IL
becoming ditlicnlt 10 get good, capabl,.
men 10 serve ~ indgrs and clerks Tor tn"
meagua pay now allowed. II il under
stool that the Virginia law-mak n will
also b. askpi to amend the statutes rel
ative 20 Justices of the pcuce. Since
the duties and jurisdiction of justic,s =
have been increased, competent mcn ARE
unwilling 10 NIL that important and
thanklcss office ipr thr IiIiculnusly tfif-
ling ic,'S allowed by law An intel i-ent
maucnnuot afford topeiiuIIu thrarLnous
and disagree uble dufp.- without com
p'n-atiOn--i magistrate frequently hay
iug to dO the work formerly done hy a
Judge aud jur} oi twelve men. for whirh
work he j, allowed the pitiiul tce Of aity
rents Aud since the Commonwealth nu
longer furnishes justices with necessary
books, some OF the best magistrates de
clare that they will not serve after the
expiration Of their present term
Mrs. Robert Clarke and children. Of this
county, ara spending the winter in BaIti-
more
Mr. Clarence Purks, who has been visit
ing in Washington, has returned 70 his
home at lgo.
Mr., Geo. W. Grigsby, Jr., il ON visit to
kinsiolk in Washington.
Mr.. Emmerson Purk- is spending some
time in Charlottesville.
Mr. G.. " Rogers has returned To his
home here, after spending the holidays
in Washington.
Mr. y. y. Olive. Of the Grra neighbor-
hood. il under treatment for cancer at
the Kellam Institute in Richmond
Mr.. Powell Snowden. oi Alexandria,
has been Spending some time with Mr..
+. 7. Tayloe ani family at ChattertOn.
Mr. L. &. ;. Hunter. Of Washington.
has been visiting his Kin. the Hunters, N
King GeOrg, e. H.
Mrs. y. b. Doherty. OF Waverly, who
has been III with grip, il reported as
somewhat improved, aud it i sincerely
hoIed that she will soon be- restored.
IL il again reported, and on what il
believed 20 be good authority, that one
or two new steam boats will be- put on
the Potomac river in April, in opposition
To the Randall Boat Co.
our people have enjoyed the pleasant,
open weather oi the winter, so lar. but
something il being said about the empty
ice-hOuses
The premises OF a wellknown citizen.
near this town, We're quietly raided sun
DAY night and relieved of an entire flock
of fine. lat. tooth-ome turkeys
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-06
s1nn REWARD- SION

The readers OF this paper will be
nleased to learn that there IL at least
one dreaded disease that science has been
able TO cure in all its stages, and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
nositive cure now know TO the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitu-
tional disease, requires a constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the system
thereby destroying the foundation OF the
disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitiOn and assist
ing nature in doing its work. The pro
nrietors 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., Toledo
Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, Zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa
! ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-06
WORK

let me but do my work from day to day,
In field or forest, at the desk or loom
In roaring market.place or tranquil
room;
Let me but find it in my heart TO say,
When vagrant wishes beckon me as
tray:
This il my work; my blessing. notmy
doom;
Ofall who live, am the one by whom
This work can best be done in the right
way
Then shall | see it not too great nor
small
To suit my spirit and to prove my
powers;
Then shall | cheerful greet the laboring
hours,
And cheerful turn, when the long
shadows fall
At eventide, to play and love and rest,
Because | know for me my work is best.
Henry Nan Dyke.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-06
OYSTER SUPPER
Handsome Sum Cleared For Church.

Ruby. Va. Jan. 3D..

Ruby, Va, Jan. 3D..
On Thursday afternoon, November
3Oth. the ladies Of Rock Hill NJ. E.church
gave an oyster supper Notwithstand-
ing the short notice and cold weather,
there was large crowd. They had
only ten gallons Of oysters, but could
have sold as many more. These We're
daintily served in every style. Cake, ice
cream and other refreshments were also
supplied in proiusion. People were
coming and going till p. m, when the
supper and refreshments wereexhausted.
All the ladies were becomingly attired
for the occasion and looked particularly
charming. All expressed themselves as
having had a pleasant time and regretted
they had to adjourn so early. The net
sum of $71 80 was cleared.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-06
What About RubberS
For the Family?

One OF these days it will begin to
snow and by morning the earth will be
covered with beautiful white mantle.
It's beauty, however, will be marred by
the dreadful thought that you have neg.
lected to buy Rubbers for yourself and
for the children. Why not fit out the
family today? We've an oyershoe to sell
that don't get smooth on the soles the
first week you wear them. Ii is the
"Banigan," manufactured by the Joseph
Banigan Rubber Co.. for which we have
the agency. We have the largest
stock OF Rubbers in town and take par
ticular pride in that department. We
are going To offer TO the trade this sea
son a brand OF Rubbers with the reputa-
ton OF being the best goods manufac-
tured in this country at the same price
you will have TO pay for the inferior kind.
You can find at our store anything you
want i'm the Rubber Shoe line with a rea-
sonable and right price attached.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-06
INDOOR BASEBALL

Indoor baseball, when PLAYED aocorl
ing TO official rules oi thr National Ns-O
citation. is almost as interesting rs rh.
outdoor game. his paved extensively
in the northern part OF New York and
Canada as we'll as through theNorthwest
in the armOries. athletic clubs and gym.
nasiums Regular league- have been
formed in large citie-. and -chedulrscom.
piled for number oi games with each
team in order 10 decide tie champion
shin
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-06
AN ATTACHMENT SUED OUT

The firm OF Farris and Sorgus, OF New
York, through their attorneys, W. n
Cioolrick and W. d. Carter, have sued
out an attachment against NJ. Hasser
and Assid Sign, (Syrians) doing mer
camille business in this city. The plain
tiffs gave bond in Corporation court il
the sum OF $3.50, ana have levied upon
and closed up the store ofthe defendants