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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-03-06
Soil

Impoverished soil, like impOv-
arished blood, needs a proper
fertilizer. A chemist by analyz-
ing the soil can tell you what
fertilizer to use for different
products.
II your blood is impoverished
your doctor will tell you what
you need to fertilize it and give
t the rich, red corpuscles that
IRE lacking in it. 1t may be you
need a tonic, but more likely you
ieed a concentrated fat food,
md fat is the element lacking
n your system.
There is no fat food that is
0 easily digested and assimi-
'nted as
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-03-06
PHILIPPINE BILL KILLED
Senate Committee, BY Decisive Vote,
Defeats Tariff Measure.

Washington. March By vote OF
s TO 3 the senate committee on Philip
pines defeated the Payne bill, which
had passed the house by vote OF 25S
t. II. The action of the committee
had been foreshadowed for nearly a
week. although the exact vote had not
been known.
After this decisive action had been
taken Mr.. McCreary moved that the
bill be reported to the senate adverse
ly. in order to give the senate a chance
TO consider It, Mr.. Brandegee moved
to table the motion. and this was car
rlcd by q vote Of : to 6, Mr. Nixon
voting with the minority on this prop
osition. This action . 'oc;ually dis
poses of the measure. c,ss the chair
man of the committee should appeal to
the senate by resolution. This course
is regarded as unlikely.
The Payne bill provides for the re-
duction of duty on sugar, tobacco ana
rice imported from the Philippines 70
% per centum of the Dingley schei'
ules. and for absolute free trade after
three years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-03-06
Special Special
The above two words are
very popular just now.
WE BEGAN
January 24th
a CLEARANCE SALE OF our
entire stock OF
Hamburg EdgingS
and LaCeS.

As this is our first sale OF
the kind, we invite your in
spection and judgmentof the
following facts and figures:
/ Lot Hamburg. was 10, 12T
and l5c.. at Sc.
/ Lot Hamburg, was 6, 8
and 1Oc,, at 4I2c.
I Lot Hamburg, was 30, %
and 40c at 2jc.
/ Lot Yalenciennes, was s, 10
and he, at &c.
I Lot Yalenciennes, 4, 6 and
s, at BE.
l Lot Yalenciennes, was >, 4
and Be-, at &c.
L Lot TOrchon at Z to y off.
All other Laces 3 to Z OFF.
Cost has not been consid-
cred in this cutin prices. Our
aim is a clean sweep.
Act quickly and don't let
this chance escape. We ad-
vertise only facts. Callearly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-03-06
MlllArLP moMEY MARKEr
Secretary Shaw to Deposit sioooo,ooo
In the Ranks.

Washington. March ,. - Secretary
Shaw announced that he would make
temporary deposits in public banks
amounting 10 $loo00000 The secre-
tary I'm his statement says:
ON the month Of February just
closed tie treasury department locked
up about So 100000. four and a half
million by cSccss 0f government re.
oeipts over expenditures and five mil
lions by excess OF deposits boy lawful
money for redemption OF national bank
circulation over ana above the actual
redemption. For this reason the secre-
tary OF the treasury announced that
he would at once deposit Sl0.00oO0O
of public funds IN existing depOsitary
banks. These deposits viii be made
entirely in important centers, namely,
New York. Boston, Philadelphia, Bal
timore. Chicago. ST. Louis and New
Orleans The deposits will be temper
airy only. and depository banks re-
celving them will be called upon TO
return the same on or about July 10.
The deposits being of a temporary
character. the department will accept
as security satisfactory bonds on a
basis of 90 per cent Of their value"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-03-06
KING EDWARD GOES TO PARIS
British Ruler Will Also Visit Biarritz
and Cruise In Mediterranean.

London March 3.-The Duke OF Lam
caster. as King Edward will be known
for two months. left for a holiday In
Paris and Biarritz and a subsequent
cruise in the Mediterranean. He Will
stay at the British embassy in Paris
until Tuesday. and during his visit to
the French capital will see President
Fallleres. whom he has not yet met.
From Paris the king goes to Biarritz,
France. and will stay there until the
end of March, afterwards Joining the
royal yacht in the Mediterranean,
where. It IS said, he will meet En-
peror William. During his stay at
Biarritz King Edward will see King
Alfonso and discuss the details OF the
latters marriage with Princess Ena OF
Battenberg
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-03-06
WILL BUY SANTA FE CENTRAL
Hallrosd Figured Prominently In Fall
ure Of EnterprIae Bank.

rallrosd Figured Prominently In Fall
ure Of Enterprise Bank.
Pittsburg. March3.-C. W. Tallmadge,
Of the firm OF c. W. z f. y. Tallmadge,
Of Chicago. who was in this city, made
an offer to Francis J. Torrance and the
receiver OF the Enterprise National
Bank of Allegheny to purchase the
Eanta Fe railroad for a figure repre-
Eentlng 100 per cent. Of the money In
vested. The road cost Mr.. Torrance,
w. II. Andrews, the late T. Lee Clark
and their associates about $500, 600.
1t is reported that the offer has been
accepted.
This railroad figured prominently In
the failure Of the Enterprise National
Bank. it being reported that Andrews
had borrowed large sums OF money
from the bank on some Of the railroads
collateral. 1t was said that II the sale
is actually made 1t will add much
towards meeting the claims of the de-
positors of the Enterprise Bank.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-03-06
Manv Reported Dead.

Memphis. Tenn, March 3.-Reports
received here say large number OF
persons are known to be killed and
many are missing and unaccoanted for
at Meridian. Among those known to
be dead are Mrs. Ella Singleton and
granddaughter: Mackey Slaughter
Claude Williams. p T. Mclnnis, con-
ductor on the Mobile & Ohio; and
William r. Nelson, formerly city mar
shal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-03-06
DYNAMITE MAGAZINE ExPLoDEs
Killed Waterman and Shook Country
For Miles Around.

For Miles Around.
Lancaster Pa, March S.-A dyna-
mite magazine belonging to the Ker-
baugh Construction company. a mile
south of Safe Harbor. was blown up,
and James Sweeney, the watchman
killed The magazine contained 1850
pounds Of dynamite, and the explo-
sion is believed to have been caused
by the overheating Of the building. At
the time of the accident Sweeney was
about 50 feet away from the magazine.
but ne was blown again as far away,
and when picked up he was dead.
Both OF his legs were broken, but his
body was not otherwise mutilsted.
There are no houses within half "
mile Of the place. Many window panes
we're broken in dwellings within .
couple of miles OF the place. The city
of Lancaster. u miles away, was
shaken as if by an earthquake, and
the shock was severely felt % miles
away.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-03-06
GILLETTE OUT OF ARMY
President Roosevelt Decided to Accept
His Reslunation.

Washington. March 3.-The presi-
dent decided to accept the resignation
of Major Cassius Gillette, Engineer
Corps. U. S. A., and the secretary of
war accordingly has written Major Gill
lette a letter accepting his resignation.
Major Gillette, few days ago, was
appointed superintendent OF the Phlla'
delphia filtration plant.
It was decided to accept Major Gill
lette's resignation in view Of his hon
orable record as an officer or the
United States army, rather than take
advantage of the provisions OF the
United States statute, under which an
officer of the army accepting a civil
position could merely be declared to
be no longer in the military service.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-03-06
PENNsYs ZIG YEAR
Report Fer 1905 Shows Big Increase In
Earnings and Traffic.

Philadelphia. March 3.-The report
of President Cassatt. of the Pennsylva.
MIA railroad, for the year 1905 shows
the gross earnings of all transportation
companies. east and west of Pittsburg
owned. operated, controlled by or az
filiated with the Pennsylvania railroad
system to be S26GOG9.597. an increase
over 1904 Of $2S.S53.17Z The expenses
were $1921O0.34S. an increase Of $2O,'
5S6.2S9. The gross income was $95,
7SO.53S. an increase OF s7,992,3l1
There were 333.Ol1. .237 tons of freight
moved. being an increase of 1871. .297
tons. and 12G.0SL223 passengers car.
ried. an increase OF 5,66S.o05.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-03-06
CHARGED WITH EMsEzzLEMENT
President Of a Pennsylvania Company
Arrested az Chicago.

Chicago, March Samuel o. Wal
lace, president Of the Union Forge and
Foundry company, Of Vandergrft, Pa,
Is under arrest here on a charge Of
having embezzled more than 100000
belonging to the firm. The complaint
in the case was made by r. w. Turner
secretary end treasurer Of the com
pany. A charge of conspiracy against
Wallace IS also made by Turner and
three other men said to have been IN
dicted along with Wallace by the grand
fury of Westmorcland county Pa, are
being sought.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-03-06
HE MIsusED THE MAILS
]. c. Gordon Sentenced to 1s Months
In Penitentiary.

Scranton, Pa, March 81. c. Cor
don. of New Bloomfield, Perry county,
was convicted in the United States
court here of misuslng the mails. He
Was sentenced to IS months In the
penitentiary. Gordon was accused of
writing to ]. E. Toomey OF New
Bloomfield, a miller, that he would for
$50 reveal a plot to burn his mill
The money-was not paid, and later
the mill was destroyed by fire. Gordon
and two boys are accused of being the
incendiaries. Gordon is wanted In New
Bloomfield for arson and for conspir-
acy to defraud the Fraternal Order OF
Eagles out of death benefits by sham
ming death.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-03-06
THE LoNcwoRTHs COMING HOME
Arrived IN Tampa From Cuba and
os,,, ror W9shin0to1.

LIT|E 7 IT y q" ~
Tawpa. Fla. March 3.-Mr and Mrs.
Nicholas Longworth arrived on the
steamer Nascotte from Havana. Ire
steamer encountered rough weather
Thursday and Mrs. Longworth suffered
from sea-sicknoss A large crowd met
them at the pier They had a drive
over the city as the guests of Collector
of Customs MacFarland, and dined at
A Spanish cafe ir Ybor City leaving
later on the regular Atlantic Coast line
train in the private Pullman car Grass
mere for Washington
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-03-06
LOSES TOOTH. REeAINs SIGHT
Youth Is Happy Victim Of Puzzlins
Operation.

Wooster, O., March 3-Willard Hun
man. a young man residing at DoyIes-
town. Wayne county, is the happy vic
tim Of a peculiarly fortunate circum'
stance which is a sort of puzzle.
Huffman IS years ago practicaliJ
lost the sight of his right eye, but was
able to tell when an object came his
way or within range of his vision, but
unable to distinguish the object. Hun
man had a tooth removed, only to dis,
cove rthat his sight had returned, and
that he could see as we'll with the
right eye as with the left. 1t is be-
lieved that the root Of the tooth caused
same pressure which affected the
sight. -----
Tho ~ " pranf Store il showing some
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-03-06
Planters National Bank
What About RubberS
For the Family?

One of these days it will begin to
snow aud 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 tit out the
family today? We've an overshoe to sell
that don't get smooth on the soles the
Grst week you wear them. 1t 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 brand OF Rubbers with the reputa-
ZION nj 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 in the Rubber Shoe line with a rea-
sonable and right price attached.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-03-06
E. K. WHEELER
FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER

sN SPITE OF the poor wheat crops the
/ Desring Binders and Mowers have
q broken all records this season. Oursales
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 IL touch with
fredericksburg knows the history OF the
Husker and Shredder business last fall.
The Deering won tine highest praise
where Others failed Deering Corn Har-
yesters gave satisfaction last year, they
arsbetter now When ycu come 20 town
cali and see us and let us talk Corn Har-
yesters and Huskers and Shredders.
Thanking the farmers for their strong
support, we are,
Yours truly,
CHAS. WALLACE 4 BRo.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-03-06

Most of our disappointments are bless
ings In disguise.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-20
BATAVIA r. F. D. NO. 4.

Batavia, r. F. D. No. 1, Dec. 19.-The
Mystic Circle met at the home of Geo.
Green on last Wednesday night. Re-
freshments were served, after which
tie evening was spent In games and
amusements. Those present were Mr.
and Mrs. Ben Reno Charles Wright,
George Green, @. w. Hanna; Misses
Mary Kreigh, Lulu Whitmore, Euna
Williams, Allie Kreigh, Nellie Woods
and Cora Reno: Messrs. Frank Kreigh.
Fred Sumner. Elmer Nance, Morn Sum-
ner and Fred Kreigh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Cole visited
over Sunday with the latter's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. P. Gilbert of near FL
don.
Guy Hanna made a business trip to
Ottumwa Monday.
A large number of the people of this
vicinity attended the Brandon's Gilt
Edge Shows entertainment, which was
given at Nelson's Opera house last
week.
Charles Webb has moved onto the
farm lately occupied by Thomas Rifle.
Clifford Cole, carrier on R. F.. o. No.
1, from Batavia, made business trip
to Ottunwa Wednesday.
Norm Sumner has returned home,
after a weeks visit in Ottumwa.
Miss Ada Nafziger, who has spent
the summer near Washington, ILL.,, has
returned home for visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Nafziger.
Charles Ml1ldoon left Monday for
Peru, Kansas, for a visit with his
friend, Miss Oral Wilson.
r. M. Williams was transacting bust
ness in Batavia Monday
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ILL.,. called there by the illness of her
sister, Miss Mary French
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Pickard have
returned from visit with relatives in
Missouri.
Last week Mrs. Henry Crew and son
OF Evanston, H.. were the guests of
their aunt, Miss Sarah Hargraye.
DR.. G. o. Van Wrinkle is having a
new barn built on his property one
block west of the park
Wilbur Mikesell of New Mexico is at
the home of his uncle, Enoch Berry.
Mr. and Mrs. Oberman Of Mt. Union
are guests of Mr. and Mrs. william
Grew.
Mrs. John Bicksler and daughter,
Florence. spent Saturday at Mt Pleas
ant.
Mrs, 4. M. Johnson and Miss Bertha
Lester We're Mt. Pleasant callers FRI
day.
Rev ], ]. Jones was business CALL
er at the county seat Friday.
l. N. Fryman Of Fairfield was a guest
at the home of his aunt Mrs. Eliza
beth Cooper Wednesday and Thursday.
Miss Ci:ffie Windland Of Middletown
is visiting friends here.
A. G.. McClain of near Mt Hamil will
soon move to Oklahoma.
Mrs. Grant Corsbie and Miss Maude
Joy were Mt. Pleasant callers Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry James of this
place, accompanied by the formers
brother, G. n. James. Of Colby Kansas,
visited relatives at Mt. Pleasant, Odds,
Pleasant Plain and Fairfield recently
j. w. Hawkins has finished the ma
son work on John Bicksler's building
at the rear Of the restaurant.
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the just fulfllment of contract,
while the plaintiff claims that the sum
offered is not sufficient to carry out the
terms Of the agreement.
Two Divorce DEGREES. A
Divorce DEGREES have been granted
In the cases of Mary B. Green vs.. AL
bert Green and Thenia D. Mitchell
vs.. Cyrus Mitchell. In the latter case
the plaintiff is granted her divorce and
her maiden name of Thenia D. Mort Is
restored to her. In the former action
the decree is for divorce only. The
plaintiff in this case alleged cruel and
inhuman treatment and non-support.
Case is Dismissed.
The case Of the state Of Iowa VS..
Peter Gallagher ct al in which the
state asked for an injunction restrain
ing the defendant from conducting a
saloon at their present location or any
place within the jurisdiction of the
district court has been settled and dis
missed.
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SALEM.

SaIem Dec. 18.-Ross Heaton, en-
route from Chattanooga, Tenn, to his
home at Bronson Kansas, stopped off
at this place and spent several days
with his uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs
j. c. Maris.
Little Ralph Hawkins accompanied
his grandmother home from Quincy,
Ill., Monday.
William Moyle shipped a car load Of
hogs to Ottumwa Monday.
William Courtney of Mt. Pleasant
shipped car load Of hogs from this
place Tuesday.
L. MsHartley and children visited ut
the home Of the formers brother, o. N.
Knight, at Mt. Pleasant last week
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Hayes recently
enjoyed visit with Mrs. Hayes niece,
Mrs. G. A. Richards and her husband.
from Omaha. Neb.
Texas have been visiting relatives
here.
Guy Tones returned to his home at
Milwaukee, Wis, Monday, after spend
ing several days with his father Reu-
ben Tones. who is in very poor health
Miss Nettfe Carmack began the win
ter term of school near Beckwith Mon
day of last week
w. s. Parker and wife, after visiting
the latter's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c.
Scott. have returned to their home al
Ottumwa.
Mrs. Lewis Hallowell returned from
the hospital at Keokuk recently much
improved in health.
On the afternoons of December .21
and % the women of the Methodist
Episcopal church will have a sale OF
useful and ornamental articles. Friday
afternoon and evening the women vii
serve supper. A teapot will be giver
as a souvenir. Saturday evening
oysters will be served.
Mrs. G. r. Pierce has gone to Aurora
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-20
STATE BOARD in
SESSION HERE
EXAMINATIONS FOR MINE FOR
MEN AND. ENGINEERS GIVEN
AT BALLINGALL

From Wednesdays Daily
Examinations for mine forcmen and
loisting engineers were held
this morning and this afternoon at tie
Ballingall hotel by the state board Of
examiners.
The board opened their session this
morning at 9 O'Clock, continuing for
three hours. The sessions closed at
o'clock this afternoon. Fourteen
applicants were present for the exam
nation this morning.
The board is composed of two mine
operators, two miners and one mining
engineer The members Of the board
are e. M Gray Of Des Moines, presi-
dent; j. w. Baker of Des Moines, sec
rotary; H. Booth of Knoxville; John
Caldwell of Seymour and John Owens
of Beacon.
The members of the board will re-
main in this city until the last of the
tttttt tt
week, correcting and grading the ex-
animation papers.
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OBITUARY..
q o
Hs*4
From Wednesdays Daily.
Edward John Williams.

Edward John Williams.
The funeral services over the re-
mains Of Edward John Williams, the
little 7-year-old son Of Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Williams, who died at the
family residence, 231 Mcpherson
avenue, yesterday morning at $40
O'Clock, were held this afternoon from
the residence. Rev. c. e. Chambers,
pastor of the Davis street Christian
church, conducted the services. In
terment was made in the Shaul ceme-
terry
Miss Nellie Riordan Passes Away.
Miss Nellie Riordan died this morn
ing at 10:45 o'clock at thenome of her
father, Cornelius Riordan, who resides
three and one-half miles west Of the
city Miss Riordan is survived by
her father, two brothers and four sis.
tiers.
The funeral services over the re-
mains will be held Friday morning at
10 o'clock, from St. Patrick's Catholic
church, Rev. Father James BuIger pas
tor of the church, will conduct the
services. Interment will be made in
1.-THE Calvary cemetery.
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WEST VAN buren,.

West Van Buren,, Dec. 19-Elmer
Cowen of Douds was here on business
Monday.
S. S. Harryman and wife spent Sum
day with G. G. Rodgers and family near
Troy. ,s
Milton last week looking for farm.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kirkhart spent
Sunday at the home Of Samuel Roush.
Lewis Plowman and family spent
Sunday with Frank Horn and family
A. e. Mccullough of Milton was here
on business last week.
The Mesdames Richard Morrow and
Belle Williams of ,Douds passed
through here enroute to Milton to visit
friends one day last week.
When warning finger is put up t.,
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When a warning finger is put up Il
nail is first examined.
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ARE DISCHARGED.

WEI OHaTcgeu WIN Breaking and En-
tering Are Released.
From Wednesdays Daily.
Ivy Summers, Walter Deselemns. B.
G. Jones and Virgil Deselemns, the
men charged with breaking and enter
ing The store owned by r. Pellman at
Highland Center and who were tried
before Justnce w. j. Berry yesterday
afternoon, were released on account of
lack of evidence against them.
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Last OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Now.

This is the last opportunity TO se-
cure imported china sugars and
creamers free with can Of baking
powder, as the importers are behind
in their orders now. Come at once.
Grand Union Tea Co
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cHEoUEsT.

Chequest, Dec. 49,. F. Elsensohn
was at Keosauqua last Wednesday on
business.
Messrs. Zadok Haney, Roy Haney
and Waldo Harryman were Ottumwa
passengers Saturday.
L. w. Lierow Of Milton was through
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RESOLUTIONS FOR
RETIRING JURIST
JEFFERSON COUNTY BAR Assocl-
ALTON PAYS TRIBUTE TO
ROBERT SLOAN

Leaves the Bench After Twenty-four
Years Of service-Take Notice Of
Fact That No Decision In That
County Has Been Reversed. Il