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The San Francisco call., 1907-02-18
North German Fire Insurance Company

All poicyholders who did give powers Of attorney
on our recent trip to Hamburg join the proposed tga
ton of test establish liability company and
in the proposed action combined Claims which
will save wothrds of the necessary prosecute claims
separately.
Mr. Thomas firm will interview all those who desire to
join in this concerted their Offices southeast
Fourth and Market Streets o'clock
OF any afternoon up March 18th, 1907.
All papers by that date should go
forward much earlier.
F. W. DOHRMANN,
WILLIAM THOMAS,
OSCAR SUTRO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-31
(To be Continued.J
OLD MYsrenr CLEARED UP.
London Man Has Found Out Why the
 Pins Disappear.

An old man in the north of London has been making series of interest ing experiments with view to find. ing solution to the question often asked: What becomes of the count less myriads of pins that are annu- ally lost?"
 AS he expected, he finds that 1t is the disintegrating effect of the air which resolves even these intractable little instruments into their own ele- ments. He put some hundreds of brass and steel pins, needles and hairpins. etc. in a quiet corner of his garden, where they would be sub ject to all the destructive agencies oi dampness, earth. wind, etc.
 The result was curious. Ordinary hairpins were the first taking 154 days, on an average) to oxidize into & brownish rust-ferrous oxide-which was scattered by the wind as 1t form ed, and no trace of single one could be detected at the end Of seven months. Common bright pins took as long as IS months before their com bustion was complete, but brass ones had been entirely turned into green verdigris long before that.
 Polished steel needles of small size lasted very long time lover two years and half). but black lead pencil proved itself to be practically indestructable both cedar and plum bago being almost as good as when new, even though harder things had quite routed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-31
LISTERS HAVE THEIR TROUBLES
Punishments for Failure to Amuse
 Their Royal Masters.

The man who has recovered $5,000 reward for his services as a jester may thank his stars that he did not have to joke for a livelihood in ear Her days at the courts of greater potentates.
 Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, and the Emperor Paul, for example. had rough ways with their fools. A dagger thrust would follow a poor joke and banishment any sign of de- clining wit. Once when Fougere, the jester of Czar Paul, offended his royal master he was permitted to depart in peace. In the middle of the night, however, he was aroused. and ordered to get up and prepare for immediate banishment to Siberia. He was bun. dled into dark van and driven away on his long journey.
 Day after day, week after week it lasted. Upon arrival he stepped out into the presence of-the czar. All the time he had been driven, not to. ward Siberia, but round and round in St. Petersburg!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-31
Quaint luxemhura.

Only twelfth as large as Holland. the little grand-duchy of Luxemburg is one of the most delightful of Euro pean countries. Yet 1t is almost al- ways neglected by the tourist who travels from Paris to Berlin uncon. scious of its nearness. Luxemburg is free and independent, and according to Robert Shackleton. writing in Harper's Magazine for January. 1t is quaint and fascinating. It boasts free speech and a free press, it has free schools of commerce, philosophy, farming, gardening. manual training, and housewifery. But with all its modernity It's ways are still old and its customs characteristic, including an annual official hunt for wild boar; and when the city bells ring out the hours, they play some operatic bit or strain from gay song.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-31

tually independent of Europe in the matter of seed supply. Instead of looking to the nations on the other side of the Atlantic for almost her en- tire supply Miss Columbias aggres- sive republic is now not only able to take care of the wants of her own people in the seed line but supplies shortages abroad.
 As mentioned above. California has contributed very heavily to the pros perity and development of the Ameri- can seed industry. Luther Burbank is unquestionably tho foremost figure in the seed world today. However, whereas the wizard of Santa Rosa in- cludes fruits and vegetables as we'll as flowers in his ever-lengthening list of novelties. the world at large hears of California most prominently as the great seat of the flower ceed industry on this hemisphere. There is nothing more remarkable in the annals of the industry than the growth of the Southern California sweet pea trade. A score of years ago a few acres of these beautiful flowers were grown for seed and not more than q dozen varieties were listed Now one grower lists 125 varieties. Moreover. % i'm portant . factor have the California growers become In the international seed trade. that many eastern and European dealers nov make annual pilgrfmages to the Pacific coast to in- spect the growing crop and hunt for novelties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-31
Vendetta In AloerIa.

A determined Arab vendetta has just run Its murderous course at Fer. mana. in Algeria. A man named Fared-ben-Aissa had determined to kill a fellow resident of one of the mountain villages. named Hussein- aliba-Ahmed, and never went abroad without his gun. The other day the two men. both carrying loaded guns, met face to face in quiet spot in the mountains. Instantly Pared drew his weapon to his shoulder and fired. Hus- sein fell. bat rising. rapidly got his own shot in, Pared in turn falling with a shattered thigh. He managed, how ever. to nerve himself for a second shot. and Hussein fell dead with his ches: shattered. Pared will have to undergo amputatioa of the leg.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-31
GOOD IDEAS FOR Aosress.
~unels Rsmus" Party Among othsr
 suossstIons Offered
An In.poor Picnic.

The idea of an indoor picnic is not a new one. but its revival always gives
 pleasure, 50 when a young maiden said she was ESQ weary of conven- tional luncheons. dinners and teas, and wished for just one good time with no formality." the ever alert hos tess took the hint and in g few days 12 well chosen couples were the re- cipients of cunning little baskets with a note requesting that the receptacles be filled with g picnic lunch for two. that they repair on the date designa- ted attired in tub suits.
 At the appointed time there were no tardy arrivals and 1t surely was an entrancing scene for every room had been transformed into summer land, Japanese lanters twinkled and gleamed from every nook and corner, there were softly shaded fairy lamps. palms, vines and potted plants. Large Japanese umbrellas made most allur- ing tete-a.tete places and there were porch chairs and settee's in place of the ordinary furniture. Hammocks were swung up across corners and the walls were adorned with tennis nets. raquets, golf bags and sticks.
 Each man was given fishing. rod and threw his line over a most real istic wall and hooked, not fish, but a basket, the handle adorned with a bow of ribbon, and The" had to ind the woman who wore bow of the same color somewhere on her gown or in her hair. In this way partners were chosen.
 The hostess provided napkins, drink ables of all sorts, both hot and cold; and delicious ice cream which was packed in individual paper cartons. After the supper. which consumed a good share of the evening each guest took turn at the fish pond" and caught a real fish which proved to be candy box filled. These fish come in all sizes and are just the thing for souvenirs at an affair of this kind.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-31
bler touches the plate, the water will rise within the glass. Tho taller thie covering the more effective the trick,
A eandanna Sale,


 A "Bandanna" sale was announced by . coterie of young women who were interested in supplying the win ter coal to a fatherless family much in need of assistance.
 The affair was held at tho house Of one of the girls and was an invitation affair The articles had all been made from gay handkerchiefs and consisted of aprons, sofa pillows covers, sleeve protectors, sweeping caps, turnover collars and cuffs. protectors to use when combing the hair, dresser and chiftoneer covers. pin cushions, and bags both great and small. These parti-colored handkerchiefs may be purchased by the dozen or at whole sale for mere trifie. The work had been done during the summer 70 that the effort was not great
 The refreshments were most unique. In the dining room real colored Aunt Jemina" baked wafiles, which were served with maple syrup, and there were hot corn mufans, ten, cof- fee and chocolate. served by little darkey maidens. their heads envel. oped in bright red "bandanas."
 MADAME MERRI.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-31

{ They must not see you-there, that way!" and she stood in the door. fac ing me. her hands lightly touching the frame as though to secure my way.
 I turned for last look and saw her waiting-her eyes bent gravely upon me, her arms still half-raised, barring the door; then she turned swiftly away and passed through the hall.
 Outside found my hat and coat. and wakened my sleeping driver. He drove like mad into the city. and swung myself upon the north-bound train just as 1t was drawing out of the station.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-31
OUR SEED INDUSTRY
MILLIONS or BLOWER AND vEoE.
 TABLE SEEDS HANDLED.
Southern California Has Been Great Factor in Development of
 Great and Growing


 Factor in Development of
 Great and Growing
 Industry.
 Back of the flowers that bloom ir the spring" is the great American seed industry. which supplies the mil lions of vegetable and flower, seeds to the country. At this time of the year they are busy sending out the orders that have already begun te come in for next seasons planting.
 So far as history records, the first sale of seeds in this country was made at Newport, R. L, in 1763 by Nathaniel Bird, book dealer, who imported a small quantity of onion seed from London. In New York city hemp and flax seed were advertised for sale as early as 1765, and garden seeds in 1776. However. Boston was the chief seed mart of the United States during the early days, and there were in business at the Hub from half a dozen to a dozen dealers who handled seeds exclusively or in conjunction with other commodities. Prior to 1900 practically all the seeds sold in the United States were i'm. ported from London.
 With the dawn of the new century, however, the seed industry began to assume proportions that justified the raising of the seeds nearer home. From that time forward the city of Philadelphia began to gain recognition as the center of the American seed industry and one of the pioneers in the trade was Bernard McMahon, "seedman and author" who became well known not only in Philadelphia, but throughout the country. During the next quarter of a century rather pretentious seed establishments came Into existence in Baltimore. Charles ton, 8. C.. and other cities, and fea- ture of the trade at that time was a considerable demand for Shakers seeds. These seeds were not only sold at the regular seed houses, but were also peddled about the country in Shakers wagons.
 How the seed industry has expand ed since the practice of selling seeds by mail came into vogue may be ap- preciated when 1t is explained that 30 years ago the seed firm that received 100 letters per day was esteemed to be in the flood tide of success, where as at the present time there are in this country several seed concerns each of which receive more than 5000 orders per day during the busy season. Speaking broadly, the seed business is divided into three phases -seed growing, seed testing and seed selling-and in each of these occupa. tions thousands of persons are en. gagged.
 Each branch of the industry might be said to be subdivided into two separate activities, the one concern. ing itself with garden seeds and the other with flower seeds. From monetary standpoint the product of the growers of garden seed as yet overshadows the flower seed output. but California has given the flower seed industry tremendous boost.
 America has, as a result of the growth of the industry, become vir.
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liant company and many a lovely face passed ne as stood waiting. The very size of the gathering gave me security, and I smoothed my gloves complacently.
 The spectacled gentleman whose in terest in the weather had given me valued hint of the open conservatory door, came now and stood beside me. He even put his hand on my arm with intimate friendliness
 There was a sound of mirth and scampering feet in the hall above and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-31
Lay Wire. from Motor Cycle.

A new application of the motor cycle 10 military service has been invented in Austria It concerns tho quick lay ing of telephone and telegraph wires. In front of the cycle is installed a cylindrical roll or reel upon which the wire is wound. and a man sitting in the moving car lays the wire. by means of a long pole. either in the tops of the trees. or. If there are none. in ditches or gutters. With the new apparatus three miles of wire may be laid in 12 minutes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-31
No UnoccupIed Land.

Certain people always talk a l1 there was a vast amount of unoccu- pied land ready to be turned into wheat fields. As a matter of fact. nothing of the sort Is the case. The land of the country is. roughly speak ing. fully occupied. and if the farmer Is to produce more wheat he must produce less of something else.-Lon- don Baker and Confectioner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-31
A Clever After-Dinne Trick.

Take a dinner plate and fill with water to the depth of an eighth of an inch, perhaps little more. Then put small bit of candle in the center. light and over it place tall glass tum. bier, such as lemonade or iced tea is served in. Just as the inverted tum-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-31
Zanzibar as . storehouss.

The island of Zanzibar has been under British protection since Novem- Der 1. 1Ss0 It Is the great storehouse and distributing center for trade of the whole east African coast although with the development of the resources of the mainland and increased ship ping facilities of the several mains land ports its relative commercial imI portance is not so great as in former' years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-31
aRust" 10 consIdered Smart.

For tailor-mades. and, indeed. for many other sartorial purposes. color, which lends itself admirably to the re- quirements of the season is rust" In cloth and velvet it presents warm. rich effect. Is newer than green and gray.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-31
Important PeepIe.

Tovne-He seems 10 be quite an important person nov.
 Brovne-Yoa're not telling any thing nev. He and his family always were important
 Towne-O. come o6s
 Brovne-ItIs . fact He started out as . jsnifor. his brother is . police man and his sister is . cooklady.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-31

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-16
800 REWARD, 800.

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there il at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able 10 cure in all stages. and that
is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh GnFe il the
only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires "A con
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally. acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system, thereby destroying the fOun-
dation of the disease, and giving the
patient strength by building up the con
stitution and assisting nature in doing
its work. The proprietors have 80 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, o.
Sold by all Druggists, Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-16

In the first months Of the Russia-Jspan
war we had a striking example OF the
necessity for preparation and the early
of those who, SO to speak,
"have shingled their roofs In dry
weather" The virtue OF preparation
has made history and given to us our
greatest men. The individual as well as
the nation should be prepared for any
emergency. Areyou prepared to success
fully combat the first cold you takef A
cold can be cured much more quickly
when treated as soon as it has been con-
tracted and before it has become settled
in the system. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is famous for its cures OF colds
and it should be kept at hand ready Tor
instant use. For sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis
Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-16
KING GEORGE
Sale Of Two Farms other Notss-PasonsIs.

King George c. H., Va, March IL, 1907.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Findley, OF Hope,
Ark, who have been visiting Miss Meta
Pollock, have eretuIned.
Rev. B. L. Turner, who was called to
Goochland county by the death Of his
niece, Miss Turner, has returned.
MIR. Theodore Mason, of Washington,
who has been visiting his father, MIR. h.
W. Mason, has returned.
Miss Sadie l.. Gibson, who has been
visiting Miss Meta Pollock, has returned
TO Baltimore.
Mr.. A. b. Crismond. our popular con
stable, is having nice house erected on
his farm near the Courthouse.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. Boggs are visiting
her father, Col. Robert j. Washington,
in estmoreland county.
Mr.. James W. Dishman has been ap-
pointed a member of the electoral board
for a term OF three years.
DR.. James H. Ball is visiting Mr.. aud
Mrs. B. Frank Uoakley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Montague Merryman
have sold their farm. Chestnut Grove.
near Weedonville, To Benjamin +. Jones.
Mrs Mamie b. Doherty, who has been
spending the winter with her sister Miss
Josie Brown, in Washington, has re-
turned home.
Mr. George Ogle Tsyloe has pur-
chased from Mr.. W. A. Rose his hand
some driving mare.
Roy Allen, colored, is confined in jail,
charged with stsbbing another negro,
Solomon Brown.
Mr. Lewis Hoge, Sr., is visiting his old
home, on the Potomac, in King George.
Capt. Wm. b. Lewis has sold his farm
in King George to Mr. J. W. Elliott.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-16
INJURED AT DoWIE's BIER
Helpless Girl Kissed Hem Of Shroud
and Thought She Could Walk.

Chicago March 14.-Rachel Fisher,
26 years OF age, was seriously injured
in the crowd of people who thronged
around the bier OF John Alexander
Dowie at Zion City. in the hope of be-
ing cured OF their ailments by touch
ing the hem OF his shroud.
Miss Fisher, who is suffering from
locomotor ataxia. kissed the hem OF
the shioud and then informed her
father who had carried her into the
room. that she could walk. She pushed
him away and attempted TO descend a
flight Of steps leading to the outer air.
She fell On the top step and rolled to
the bottom, where she was picked up
unconscious and seriously bruised
about the head and body.
She was only one Of many who had
thronged into the house. All OF them
sought relief from their ailments by
touching the hem Of the shroud.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-16
CAROLINE
Temperance addrsss-Ossth- Personals Etc.
Bowling Green, Va, March 18th.

Bowling Green, Va, March 18th.
Mrs. Weech, of Alexandria. made an
address before the W. Z. 4. L. in the
Methodist church on Monday night.
The audience was small, but those present
listened TO an excellent talk and several
new members were added 10 the organi-
cation, which is doing a good work here.
Miss Caroline G. Broaddus left on We'd
nesday for Waverly, where she will spend
some time with relatives.
Mr.. Il. II. Phelps has been confined to
his home for several days with grip.
Mr.. and Mrs Roy Trice, OF Texas, spent
a few days here this week at the home
of their sister, Mrs. Emma Gravatt, en-
route home from New York.
Misses Frances Broaddus and Emma
Anderson, who ale teaching in the coun-
ty. spent Saturday and Sunday at their
respective homes here.
MIR. aud Mrs. Roberts, who have b, zen
guests of Mr.. W. q. Coghill and family
at Milford, have returned to Baltimore.
Mrs. Louisa Gill and daughter, Miss
Blanche, of Milford, aud Mrs. j. W. Gill,
OF noW ling Green, are guests OF relatives
III hlcIu1Ouu.
Mrs. j. T. Richards left yesterday for
Richmond, where she will spend several
days
Mr.. E. W. Voolfolk, OF Ashland, was a
guest this week OF his mother, Mrs. Lucy
Voolfolk.
DIR. George Braxton Tayloe, of Rich
mond, filed the pulpit OF Calvary on
Sunday morning and night, delivering
two able end Instructive discOurses.
Mr.. S. W. Brosddus is sick at his home
here with grip.
The Misses Broaddus entertained the
teachers of the Seminary and a lew
friends at their home Tuesday night.
Miss May Broaddus, of Richmond,
spent Sunday with her parents, DR.. and
Mrs. W. l.. Broaddns.
Mr. Thomas Clark, Of Washington.
spent Sunday in town. He was former
pupil OF the Academy and has many
friends here.
Rev. and1Mr. r. H. Busby and little
son are spending this week with relatives
in Richmond
Dir. Norman McMsnaway, who has
been sick, is much improved.
Mr.. Dick Williams, brother OF Mr.. J. j..
Williams, of Milford, died at his home in
Baltimore Saturday after short Illness.
L.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-16
ROAD QUESTION


To The Free Lance.
For-as-much as many have taken in
hand 10 set in order the things that
pertain to the improvement Of our pub
lie roads, it hath seemed good to me also
TO have somewhat to say. And first
will say that everybody wants good
roads, the best we can have. Bot how
to get them lie a problem difficult to solve
because it involves the question OF ways
and means. Upon these questions there
is diversity OF opinion, pro and con. II
seems to me the first thing TO do Is to
unite on some definite plan 10 raise the
money either by borrowing orincressing
the road tax TO given amount. Next
how shall this money be expended to the
best advantage? 1t is perfectly manifest
that the present system is radically de-
iective The day ia past when il is prac-
ticable, for the following reasons: First,
the great scarcity Of available labor,
consequently many OF the overseers can
get only two or three hands day or
two at time, and these such as have no
regular Job. In addition to this, no
overseer who is a farmer can afford to
neglect his crop to work the roads, and
is not likely to do so. unlessit 10 too wet
to work the crop. And a few weeks,
and sometimes a few days delay will
double the cost of repairs. 1t is truer in
nothing than in woodworking that "a
stitch in time saves nine" | have had
some experience in building and working
both railroads and county roads. And
my experience aud observation convince
me that no road bed can be keptiD order
without proper drainage, that is side
bitches and cross drains or culverte OF
sufficient depth and width to drain the
road bed. In many instances the roaG
bed is wider than necessary, thereby in
creasing the amount OF work, and more
difficult to drain. Well, someone will
say, "What are we TO do? How, are we
to get out OF it?' Ny plan is this: Let
each township employ, for not less than
six months, as soon in the spring as pos
sible, q good, practical man, who will
devote his entire time to the TO sds, and
let him hire q sufficient force of able
bodied men, and furnish him the neces-
sary outfit. say two mules or horses,
wagon and tools, requiring him to keep
a strict account OF expenditures, also OF
work done and where, and report
monthly. And let the supervisor OF the
township give his personal supervision
to the work. | think the amount paid
out now for hire OF teams will pretty
nearly pay for the team required, and do
much OF the hauling that is now paid for
extra, such as hauling stone, gravel and
poles. Thus get the road in good shape
ior macadamizing when the people get
ready for that. Respectfully,
L. p. Hawkins.
March 10Th. 1907. Post Oak, Va.