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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-09

Rural route No. ordered established
May 1st at ViRor, Louisa county,
serving 375 people and l05 families.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-09

There ia scarcely any condition OF
i'll health that is not bepentec oy tne
occasional use Of RIPANS Tabule.
For sale by druggists. The Five
cent packet Ii enough for an ordl.
nary occasion. The famiiy bottle, ~
cents. contains O l,upply for Q year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-09
| WOMEN SHOULD
| BEWARE or
| CATCHING COLD.

in such a way as to only palliate the
symptoms, while the cold becomes more
deep-seated and the patient finally
ayakeus to the fact that she has we'll
developed case Of catarrh.
By reason of their delicate structure
the lungs are frequently the seat of a
cold, especially If there Is the slightest
weakness Of these organs. The treat
ment OF catarrh Of the lungs Is also
more difficult and discouraging than
cstsrrh OF any other organ of the body.
Itwould be wise, therefore, to guard
against 1t by every precaution possible
Peruna has been found most rehaole
remedy for coughs, colds and catarrhal
diseases, by reason of the fact that II
goes st once TO the very seat OF the
trouble.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-09
THE WINDY MONTH

OF March is here. This is
the month OF all months
when the sntiquated
merchant OF city, town
or hamlet blows about
the greatest stock and
the lowest prices on
earth, when the papers
are full OF heart-rending
tales OF buyers securing
markets OF the earth
"without E3arline or
Sapolio" for unheard OF
bargains, when stories
OF great depression in
financial circles have en-
abled some merchants to
rush to the rescue OF
some great wholesale
house and by using a
few dollars OF instant
cash saved the whole
saler from going to the
wall. Truly, March Is a
month OF wind. We
don't use any in our
business. We will open
nur nepY
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-09
SEND NO MONEY.
OUR FAMOUS BIG CATALOGUE is FREE

DON'T Buy ANYTHING big New 1907
800 OF the wonderful
the highest grade the world Worth its weight
thought possible
YOU BUY FROM valuable Redmng Cheeks EREE and
merchandise which
absolutely For $1,000 these checks get
ladies
hand Cackoo clock Bon Femme lace curtains hand painted wall
sewing machine
FREE checks Please just write Us letter or postal an
what SIT RIGHT DOWN NOW and write for this big Kitchen Caa
offers Address COMPANY 1860 Columbia Road Washing
tot G..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-09

Mrs Grace Chicago, Ill, writes:
complication of diseases had terOe
friends Feareo
Me
side couo
relieve
had taken me secono MY
cogob entirely rdI feh being
enfeV ano
Hartman for recovery
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-09

year. Often they
are not considered
serious and are al
lowed to run on,
or they are treated
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-09
Spring Stock

in few da' 8 for your In
spection. Without any
blow or bluster, we an
nounce to you that the
stock is larger than last
year, as we expect to do
more business; that the
styles will please you
better, as we know what
you like better than we
did a year ago; that the
prices are as low, IS big
ger buying means better
buying. SO we Will be
pleased to show all the
latest novelties in loot
wear to all who favor US
with their presence.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-09

We print everything from a book to
a visiting cord on the power presses oil
The Free Lance. Send Us your orders.
The Free Lance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-09

wrANY cases of chronic cstarrh re-
lVl sult from q settled cold.
Women are especially liable to colds.
These colds occur more frequently dur
ing the wet, sloppy weather of winter
and spring than any other time of the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
Brownsville.

A determined effort on the part of
a number Of distinguished gentle
men with regulations as great law
yers TO get TO the bottom of the
Brownsville affair during the COM
ing investigation lat Brownsville is
in prospect. The Senate Military
Committee is 10 send at least a sub
committee there, and Senator For
aker can be relied upon to make
the effort of his life to find the peo-
pie who "shoo up the town on the
night of August Is last.
The Ohio Senator started this
fight alone. He thinks, whatever
other people may think. that he has
pretty conclusively proved that the
colored troops did not do the shoot
ing Next, he is going to try at
Brownsville TO prove who did il. lie
will have to oppose, inithe develop
ment of his theory, the skill of SEN
ators Warner, Overman, and other
excellent lawyers on the committee.
The contest will be interesting.
Brownsville per Sc has largely
lost interest for the average public;
but Brownsville, none the less. still
has in store the possibilities of one
of the finest intellectual fencing
bouts placed before the community
in a long time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
The Coming of Bryan.

The people of Washington, it is
announced, are 20 be given an oppor-
tunity to hear William Jennings
Bryan at his very best. On the even
ing of April il he viii deliver an
address on Abraham Lincoln. The
occasion is the anniversary Of the
death of the civil war President.
Whatever they may think of his
political opinions, there is nova
days little disagreement among peo-
pie as TO Mr.. Bryan's. usefulness and
power as a proPagandist of better
things in public life. 1t is not so
much that Mr.. Bryan is for or
against one thing or another, as
that he is, first of all, for real,
clean, popular government. He is
widely regarded as a better teacher
of public morals than of public poll
cies. But his code of public moral
ity, we believe, is not seriously at
tackled in any quarter.
Mr.. Bryan is at his best when he
gets away from subjects that are
Immediately political in character,
and takes up those broader aspects
which he handles so well.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
An Example in Whist.

1t is Chelsea, Mass, with her
34.072 souls, which sets US the ex-
ample. There will be no more whist
for prizes in that wide-awake and
enterprising city. The highly proper
papers of New England indicate
that of all the towns of which we
have heard. Chelsea has held the
banner for exciting and highly de-
moralizing games of whist, and it is
sad to note that the ladies have
been the most numerously affected.
AS a matter Of fact, complaints
have been made for some time that
games have been carried on in pub
lie halls and buildings, and that
therein have been exhibited scenes
Of dissipation and contempt for the
laws framed against gambling.
Prizes of value have been given out
in large numbers, and it is wills
pered that women have neglected
their household duties for bridge,
-4NN SNNc'AAN ~ AtAbA OAAE 4dStl-
mated by the seductions OF the game
that they stayed on, striving for
prizes, even until The hour of sup
per, and permitted their indignant
spouses to return to the ministra-
tons of the hired girl or to snatch
for themselves a cold snack from
the pantry.
SOciOlOgically considered. we are
with the authorities of Chelsea. We
have no deep-rooted objection 10
whist as whist, but when women
play for tons of coal, barrels of
flour, Easter hats, and other valuable
forms of merchandise 10 such an
extent that a town Is honeycombed
with bridge matinees, we agree that
il is time to draw the line.
Therein it is, we say, that Chelsea
sets certain other communities
fine example.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
FORCING HUSBANDS
TO SUPPORT WIVES
Associated Charities, How
ever, Use Land to Re-
form Degraded.

The new compulsory support law,
which Is notwithstanding the lives of a
number Of families in washington, gees
beyond the similar legislation OF Other
communities in providing that men who
refuse 70 support their families may. on
commitment TO the wOrkhouse, be made
TO earn 50 cents daily 10 be paid 20 their
wives. The story Of the first man
treated in this manner Is Eivcn as en-
example both Of the new laws effective
ness and Of the Associated Charities
work.
y police officer brought the wife cre
evening 20 one Of tie eight division CT
fees Of the association. Her husband
had fed TO Maryland, leaving the rent
long overdue. The family We're 20 be
set out on the street the next day, and
the four little children, Of whom the
eldest was only nine, had gone without
food for some time.
The Associated Charities agent began
an earnest effort - reach and reform
the man OF COuT e., the woman and
children were provide for meanwhile
A warrant for the deserving father was
sworn out at the Juvenile Court. aid q
detective found the fugitive in a little
cabin. playing cards with a gang of
men, and he was sentenced TO the work
house for three months
Every Sunday the woman visited the
prisoner. Meanwhile the agent of the
Associated Charities had moved the
wife and children from the one small
room, which all six had occupied. 10
three rooms, which were made as neat
and attractive as possible for the
fathers homecoming. since his return
he has been n model husband. He has
not been we'll enough to do heavy work,
and has gone to the free dispensary
daily for medical treatment, but he has
not touched liquOr Of any kind. But the
man has found light work enough to
earn money for the rent.
He cOnfided 70 the agent recently, when
he came 70 get a grocery order in pay
ment for days work, that he prayed
every night to be made strong enough
TO go to work again
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
Boy Actors Debut
With Mr.. FaOersham
Was Marked Success
Master Fernandez Makes
Initial Bow on Wash
ington Stage.
Plays an Important Role
in "The SquaW
Man.

For the first time this season a Wash
ington stage has been the scene Of "a
real debut in the drama in the present
Instance tender years and matured am
bition blend in the most appealing har-
mony and lend an added interest to the
occasion.
After several months of coaching In
the playing of small parts. elOcutiOn,
and dancing. Master Jerome Fernandez.
the eight-year-old son Of Mrs. Louise
Fernandez. Of Mt. Vernon, y. Y,
appeared for the first time on any stage
in The important role of Hal. a tiny
Indian boy, in THE Squaw Man" at
the New National Theater Monday
night.
The boy shared alike the appreciation
of his fellow-players and the large audi
ence that had assembled to see the first
performance OF the Edwin Milton Royle
drama in Washington. and was the re-
cipient Of lavish praise from the MEM
brrs Of the company.
Master Fernandez was drilled for his
work In The Squaw Man by Mr. Fa-
versham personally. He IS a product Of
Mrs Anna TaliefeTrO's New York dra-
matte school for children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
CONGRESS CHECKS METCALF
IN QUICK SHIP BUILDING
Cutting Down Appropriation for Armament by 100000
VIII Hold Up Construction on New
WarShpS

Secretary Metcalfs ambition 20 break
all records in the matter OF minimum
time for battleship building has struck
a serious impeachment by the failure Of
Congress to appropriate sufficient money
for armor and armament IN the next
fiscal year.
The estimate from the Bureau OF
Ordnance called for an appropriation
OF $4,000 taking into consideration
the construction and equipment Of the two
monster 2OOOO-ton battleships that have
been authorized. Il was expected by
Secretary Metcalf that there would be
no question of the necessity for this
appropriation. which is required. II the
vessels are 20 have the armor called for
in the plans and specifications. The
Senate was favorable but the House
cut the sum 10 $1,000. 600
Secretary Metcalf came 20 the Navy
Department last December fun OF en-
thusIasm. and already be knows as
much about the navy as some Of his
predecessors did after they had been in
the Office a year or more. He had q
pronounced ambition 10 accomplish
things and he was determined that no
such delays as have been experienced
in the building OF the Nebraska ana
other ships should be encountered with
the two new ones. which are yet 70 be
named. While five 20 six years are
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08

usually spent on one battleship. Secre-
tary Metcalf announced his determine
ton 70 some OF his bureau chiefs that
the new vessels should be pushed
through and be ready for service in
three or four years.
Whether the Secretary wishes 70 win
glory for himself by smashing prece-
dents, whether he wishes TO have all
the ships possible constructed al the
earliest possible moment because he be-
Leves there is a possibility for war
with Japan within the next few years or
whether he Is merely ambitious 20 build
up the navy as rapidly as possible, Is
not exactly EuOwn- Whatever his mo-
uves may be, u now appears that IL
Will b. impossible for the Government
20 have delivered 10 II either Of the two
new ships within three or even four
years
When tie navy officials discovered
the situation. il was too late in the day.
so far as the session just closed was
concerned. The past few days, however.
Secretary MCtcalf has had conferences
with members Of the naval affairs COM
mites OF both Houses, with the result
10 is understood. that the Senators and
Representatives have been convinced Of
the error OF their ways. ana have aEreed
40 endeav5r 10 procure special legisla-
ton. at the opening Of the SiNtieth
Congress. and obtain the additional
100000 If this can be accomplished
there may be but little delay on the
ships. and the funds may be available
by the time they are needed 20 defray
the cost OF the armor ard armament
on the new meu-Cf-war-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
MRS. EDDY WANTS
TO SHOW HERSELF
BEFORE FOLLOWERS
TeChnicalitieS Relied on
by Attorneys In
Her Case.

CONCORD, y. II, March S-Allen
Hollis. the law partner OF Frank s.
Strecter. Mrs. Eddy's personal counsel
left Concord for Boston today. In Bos-
ton ne will consult with Samuel Elder
the attoruey representing the Massacnu-
sets defendants in the Eddy case. Tine
two lawyers viii formulate the Boston
end of the general plan % defense
General Streeter hel5 another long
talk with Mrs. Eddy today. Present
during the conversation was Hermann
Herring. one OF the defendants. Mrs.
Eddy. according 20 Mr.. Streeter, seemed
well today. She took a Ereat deal of in
terest in the details of the conference.
She was eager as ever TO arrive at a
plan which vii lrendcr 1t possible 10 ap-
pear in public in some way which VIII
tend to establish the truth OF her con-
tention that she Is physically well and
mentally capable She IS held back
from any unofficial appearance through
the advice of those around her. Even
those persons that advise her TO keep
IN secIu=ion at this time are forced 10
admit tnat their advice does not fan
In with Mrs. Eddy's wishes. II she had
her own way she would appear in pub
lie. That she may do so, knowing the
counsel OF her advisers % Is among the
possibilities. Mrs. Eduy's legal ad-
visers seem 10 be more confident with
the possibilities Of delay IN the courts
than with tho broader question Of the
higher interests Of Christian Science
The lawyers are not members OF Mrs.
Eddy's church. Their course in advis-
ing delay Is not approved by the Chris
tan SCIENTISTS who want Mrs. Eddy 20
rise superior 10 legal chickering's. From
what II is possible 10 get from the law
yers, il is plain that they intend 10 take
advantage Of every possible excuse for
delay.
In forecasting privately the probable
course Of the litigation they are IN
sistent upon setting forth the many op-
pOrtunities there are for pTOcrasinatiCa
in the New Hampshire law.
Dewitt Howe, one Of the Concord at
tOrneys representing the petitioners in
the Eddy case, went u Boston today
upon the train following that which car
RED Attorney Hollis, OF the other side
Nathaniel Martin, Mr.. HOWe's partner
said that Mr. Howe. while in Boston
would consult with Senator Chandler.
and that so far as the Concord lawyers
know, the end OF these conferences be-
Weeu the attorneys for the petitioners
is not yet in sigh.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
LUMBER DEALERS
ATTEND BANQUET
Listen to Speech by Former
Speaker of Canadian
Commons.

A splendid banquet brought 10 a close
at the New Willard last night the an
nual convention Of the National Whole
sale Lumber Dealers Association, which
has been meeting here for the past two
Gays.
At the banquet board were 20 mem
bcrs Of the organization and a group Of
speakers. among them being Charles
MARCEL, OF Ottawa. former speaker OF
the Canadian house Of commons. and
John Barrett. director OF the Bureau OF
American Republics.
In the early part Of the evening mu-
slcale and reception was given in an
other part Of the hotel for the ladies,
and when the speeches began at 10
O'Clock they filed into She banquet hall,
taking seats that had been arranged for
them, and heard all the addresses
Mr.. MARCEL paid a glowing tribute 20
the United States. saying that. as he
journeyed across 2,0gQ miles OF II 20
reach the National Capital. it seemed
70 him that he was travelling through
an enchanted land He referred 10 the
friendship between the two countries.
and was UnstinUed in his praise OF the
beauties Of Washington as a city. He
concluded with three cheers for the
United States and the Americans sent
il back with three more for Canada
John Barrett spoke Of the possibiIi-
ties of trade development IN South
America with more steamship facilities
Commissioner West. introduced as the
mayor Of the city, made a happy little
speech OF welcome TO the lumbermen.
Others who spoke were clifford Pinchot
Chief Forester OF the United States
and Representative MOndeu or WyO-
ming, who made a witty speech on the
Lumber Trust"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
The Chinese Famine.

Perhaps not all Washingtonians
are aware of the terrors of the fam
ine now ravaging a portion of China,
where for over forty days rain fell,
flooding a district 100 miles square,
running crops and bringing the I'M
fortunate inhabitants to a diet of
roots, grasses, and even human
flesh. 1t is said that the old are
drowned and children sold to save
them from the horrors of starva-
ton, while suicide is prevalent
everywhere.
Such a situation is hard to con-
ceive in this era of Christendom. 1t
may be asked why the Chinese gov
eminent does not care for its own.
But that government is poor, strug-
Cling with the huge burden of in
demnity debt into which it's Boxer
war involved il with other nations.
If il cannot relieve it's famine
ntriekeu poor, then other peoples
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
NEW $40 CERTIFICATE
SOON TO Be PRINTED

As rapidly as possible United States
Treasurer Treat viii have issued the SO
gold certificates provided for in The
Aldrich bill. He has also decided 10
begin printing 81, g, and IS notes OF
United States notes. also authorized in
the Aldrich bill.
In anticipation of the Aldrich bill
passing, the plates for the gold Cer;lfi-
cate and for the United States notes OF
small denominations had been prepared,
and are practically ready for Is9.
There are now no gold certificates CT
the denomination of SO, but there are
outstanding $23S, 100000 OF gold certifi-
Gates Of the $50 denominations. These,
and Some of the larger ones, $780, $500,
81 coo. and 5000. will be cut up into tens.
In United States notes S2S1. 200. 900 of
the denomination OF SO are outstanding.
These viii be cut up in large measure
into ones, twos. and fives.
In the COmptrOllers office the work
OF supplying notes Of s. denomination
has been making satisfactory progress
Tor some time. and more banks are nav
ing the s. note printed than ever before.
In volume the amount Of s. national
bank notes in circulation is SlO4 900. 900.
out Of total Of s400. 900. 600. The So notes
are being constantly increased.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
Visit of Comet
MOI Threatening
Edrth'S SdfCN

They are not In the least perturbed up
at the Naval Observatory over the pros
pect Of the tail Of a comet hitting this
earth The prediction was made by a
French astronomer that such an event
was likely TO occur. The prognosuca-
tons he made as 70 what would happen
to this earth in such an event caused
fear that part Of the comets hind leg
was cavorting about with the tail
Prof. A. n. Skinner. one OF the Gov
erament astronomers at the Naval OBJ
servatory. laughed when he was told
OF it,
Story a Yarn.
Yes, I read about H." he said, but
the story condemns itself on it's face.
II we were TO be hit every day by
comets tail we would not know OF its
happening. There Is. TO our knowledge,
but very little. If any. matter or parti-
cles OF matter in the makeup OF the
cometary tail. II strings along the
heavens for a thousand miles or so. but
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
WOMAN DIES
FROM BURNS
IN HOSPITAL
Accidentally OverturnS
Lamp and Flaming Oil
EnVeloped Her
Clothes.

Mrs. Phoebe Packer, forty years old.
employed In the home OF DR. Lee White
Of Tlsining City, d. c.. died in the
Casualty Hospital about g o'clock this
morning from burns received by the
overturning OF a lamp
John A. Dalton, DR.. Whites hostler,
was awakened about 1870 o'clock last
night by screams. His room is next
TO the kitchen, from where the sound
came. Opening his door. he saw Mrs.
Packer standing In the doorway lead
ing to the back porch, her c:othing en-
veloped In q mass OF flames.
Snatching the blankets and covers
from his bed. Dalton wrapped the wom-
an in the bed clothing, snothering the
flames. Attracted by Mrs. Packers
cries, DIT. Whites son, William, rushed
into the kitchen, and found the table
covered with burning oil The over
turned lamp had fallen 10 tie floor.
Dalton and Mr.. White managed 10
put out the fire. and toe police Of the
Anacostia station were notified by tele-
phone. When the ambulance arrived
Mrs. Packer was unconscious. She was
hurried to the Casualty Hospital. where
# was found she had inhaled the flames
Mrs. Packer was burned about the
face. chest and arms, and did not re-
gain consciousness. Yesterday after
neon sic went 10 the Emergency Hos
pital TO have an injury 10 her thumb
dressed II is thought that when she
returned last evening she sat down b.
the kitchen table to read a newspaper
and fell asleep. Her hand, IL is be-
lieved, struck against tn lamp and up
set II, throwing the burning oil on her
clothes.
Mrs. Packer. who had lived in Wash
ingtCn two years came org nally from
philadelphia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
The People Are Satisfied.

In retaliation against two-cent-
fare legislation, the several railroads
traversing Nebraska have abolished
all classes of reduced fares. They
have issued joint circular, reading,
in part, thus:
Agents must not honor clergy per
mits, reduced-rate orders. orders or in
structions for rates for disabled volun-
tcer soldiers. orders for charita BILE
rates, or any other form of reduced
rate orders. whether for a State or in
terstate journey. in any portion of Ne
braska-
All excursion rates, one-way round
trip, whether on excursion or certificate
plan. at present authorized for conven-
tons. assemblies. events, etc. home
seekers excursion rates, one-way set
tiers rates, reduced theatrical or party
rates. communication rates, or any other
special rates. either one way or round
trip, applying between two points, both
or which are in the State OF Nebraska,
arc hereby cancelled
The answer TO all that is con-
tanned in news dispatches under the
same date as follows:
Springfield, Ill. Mar. THE 2-cent
maximum fare bill passed the house to-
day BY practically unanimous vote
Bismarck. n. D.. Mar The Iegis-
lature today passed n 2iR-cent passenger
rate bill and an anti-pass bill.
If the people of the United States
once have opportunity to choose be-
tween a uniform low passenger rate
and specially reduced fares, they
will not take long to make the
choice