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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04
TPxeS AID LICENSES
Question Of Fixing Rates Always Subject Of
Action By Council

Every year about the time the tax
levy is laid and lioenseS fixed there is
considerable talk about increased taxes
\ representative oi this paper called or
Col t.. ID. Cole. chairman Oi The Finance
Committee. To ascertain what increases, li
anv. are recommended for this wear.
The chairman stated that no change
in the tax rate for 1901 l. proposed tine
rate remaining the same ~ ipr the past
two years. Sl.lO On the one hundred
dollar value iol Coir iurlh~r stated
thar this l. the la-t year that The special
sewer tax ol ltl. cents ON 800 Wlll be-
charged. This tax was laid for certain
number of years 20 pay cost of con
structiug the sewer
In the matter OF licenses Col. Cole said
that it is proposed 90 adopt the general
plan Of th" past several Years. lie
stated hat there would be- only a few
advances and these were in minor cnses.
lew new subjects are added, which. he
said. are liable 10 license tax ~ much a.
other lines Oi business and are licensed in
other cities
Col. Cole says there seems TO be- dis
l'''ltlbit ~ UlAhif Aiif itfku'fi ollililll ANf
whenever an Increase lm taxes j. made.
hut he pointed out that the Fiuance
COmmitt.., in fact has no power To in
crease taxes and the increase or decrease
Of tax rate is always the action Oi the
Council itself requiring in every ease a
majority vote. Action ON questions OF
taxation have in most eases. he said,
been by unanimous vote Of the Council,
which is composed OF twelve members
The tax and license bill was presented
Mt the last Council meeting and lies over
until the next meeting, when action will
be taken by the entire Council on every
proposition submitted by the Finance
Committee.
The list as presented has been publish
ed and every citizen has "a right to ap-
pear before the Finance Committee and
protest against any item before that
time
Col Cole further says that he wishes
to emphesize the fact that the Finance
Committee will hold u special public
meeting, notice of which will be- given,
when anyone who desires information or
wishes to protest against anything con
nected with taxes or licenses can be-
present and heard
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04
Sells More Of ChambeTIaln's Cough Remedy than
of All Others Put Together.

Mr.. Thos George, a merchant at Mt.
Elgin, Ontario, says: Il have had the
local agency for Chamberlain's Cough
Re nedy ever since it was introduced into
Canada, and sell ~ much OF it as | do
of all other lines have on my shelves
put together. OF the many dozens sold
under guarantee, have not had one
bottle returned. lean personally recon-
mend this medicine as have used it my
SELF and given it to my children and
always with the best results" For sale
by NJ. N. Lewis Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04
LARGEST HUMAN HEART
Organ Ct Cambridge Stafford Weighed
-Four Bounds and Two Ounces.

Organ Ct Cambridge Stafford Weighed
Four Pounds and Two Ounces.
New York. April THE largest hu
man heart ever found was discovered
when an autopsy was performed on
the body Of cambridge o. Stafford
who died in the Tombs prison The
organ weighed iour pounds and two
onces. the normal weight OF a human
heart being about y to II ounces
Stafford was arrested on a charge OF
perjury preferred by Brice & Com
pany. OF Baltimore, who alleged the
conversion OF stock valued az $1,000
His deeth was caused by combna
tion Of l0bar pneumonia, cardiac
hypertropay ani chronic nephritis The
LETT lung was almost entirely shriyeled
up. the heart occupying nearly all the
space which the lung should have. The
heart will be placed in the museum OF
the College OF Physicians and Sur
geOns.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over Sixty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
1t soothes the child, soitens the gums,
a!lays all pains, cures wind collie, and
Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by Druggists in
every part of the world. Twenty
hve cents q bottle. Be sure and ask
for Mira. WinsIow's Soothing
Svrun. and take no other
Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs
Act June Both, 1906. Serial Number
1898.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04
Not PeddlerS, But Here to Stay

and we are prepared To protect your
homes, barns and the lives OF your lam
lilies from any damage by lightning. We
handle only the best goods and gueran-
tee ali work and give a policy OF 5000
on each building against any damage by
lightning. Cur experience for nine years
over the same counties has proven that
we give absolute protection. AZ orders
given our statesmen will receive prompt
attention and erected by skilled work
men.
Virginia Lightning Conductor Co.
Office and wareroom 913 +. street,
Jacobs Yard. Fredericksburg, Va. W.
p. Smitten, Mgr. j. W. Jones. Asst. Mgr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04
In lime Of Peace.

In the first months Of the Russia-Japan
war We had a striking example OF the
necessity for preparation and the early
advantage 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 take2 A
cold can be cured much more quickly
when treated as soon as it has been con-
tracted and before il has become settled
in the system. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy il famous for It's cures OF colds
and il should he kept at hand ready for
instant use. For sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis
Drug Store.
Even blind man can find trouble
Without much difficulty.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04

Does Coffee disagree with you2 Prob
ably it dOe>l Then try DR.. Shoop's
Health Coffee Health Cosies' is a
clever combination Of parched cereals
and nuts, Not a grain of real Coffee,
remember, in DR.. Shoop's Health Coiiee,
yet it, flavor and taste matches closely
old Java aud Mocha Coffee. Ii your
stomach, heart or kidneys cant stand
COFFEE drinking, try Health Coffee. Ii Is
wholesome, nourishing, and satisfying
It's nice even for the youngest child.
Sc. d by W. l.. Brannan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04

state OF Ohio, City OF Toledo, Lucas
County, -.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
il senior partner oi the frm OF +. j.
Cheney x Co., doing business in the City
OF Toledo, County and States aforesaid
and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case oi Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the Use of Halls Catarrh Cure
FRANK j. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day OF December,
A. D. 1886
(Seal A. ". GLEASON.
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure * taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. Send
for testimonials free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists. 10
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04
?. nCRACKEN, BRO. O CO..
AND RETAIL

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
GROCERS and LIQUOR DEALERS.
Oner Ten Thousand Gallons PURE RYE and
BOURBON WHISTLES from the following well
known disteries, Graft 4 Co., OF Ohio. Boone
County Distilling Co., OF Kentucky. Monticf 10
Distillery, OF MaFylsnd, and W. =. Graz. OF
Pennsylvania.
Agents for Bergner Engle's Lager Beer.
They also offer staple and Fancy Groceries,
Agricultural implements. Seeds. GuAno and
Csmena.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04
PAIN

Pain in the head-pain anywhere. has its cause.
Pain ia iscongestion, pain is blood pressure-nothing
else usually. At least. so says DR.. Shoop and 70
prove II he has created little pink tablet: Ihat
tablet-called DR.. Shops Headache Tablet
coaxes blood pressure away. from pain centers
Its effect is charming pleasingly delightful Gently
though safely it surely eQualizes the blood circu-
lation.
II you have q headache. it's blood pressure.
II It's painful periods with women, same cause;
If you are slsepless. restless nervous, it's blood
eongestion-blood pressure. That surely la o
certainty, for DR.. Shops Headache Tablets STOP
Il in 20 minutes and the tablets simply distribute
Che unnatural blood pressure.
Bruise your finger and doesn't II get red. and
swell and pain you? OF course IT does It's con-
Eestion. blood pressure. You'll find 1t where pain
t-always. It's simply Common Sense.
We sell at . cents. and cheeriully recommend
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04
Group.

Areliable medicine and one that should
always be kept in the home for immedi-
ate use is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
IL will prevent the attack il given as
soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even
after the croupy cough appears. For
sale by NJ. N. Lewis Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04
At Greatly Reduced Prices.
GILBERT'S THREE RS.
Responsible Reliable
Reasonable.

Clothes MUST be made to order TO be
correct. Order your clothes by mail II IL
is not convenient for you TO visit my es-
tablisbmeEt in Washington. My Gus
toners are not confined exclusively TO
this city; a great many OF them are scat
tered throughout the u. 5.
am RESPONSIBLE for every gar
ment made in my establishment, there
fore. it is to my interest to have them
correct 10 every detail.
use RELIABLE fabrics in up-to-date
patterns, and make them into garments
that arecOrrect in style, perfect in 1T and
REASONABLE in price.
Spring and Summer Styles are now
ready. Write for samples, style booklet,
and directions for measuring. They are
yours for the asking.
II. L. GILBERT,
Importer and Tailor, SlS F st.. n. w.
Washington, d. C. l4m3m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04

For Catarra, let me send you free. just
10 prove merit, "A Trial size Box OF Dr.
Shoops Catarrh Remedy. II is snow
white, creamy. healing antiseptc balm
that gives instant relief TO Catarrh ofthe
nose and throat. Make the free test and
see Address DR.. Shoop, Racine, Wis.
Large lars 30 cents Sold by Goolrick's
Modern Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04
We probably have no idea how much
amusement we afford Others.

"Preventics" will promptly check
cold or the Grippe when taken early or
at the "sneeze stage" Preventics cure
seated colds as well. Preyentics are little
candy cold cure tablets, and DR.. Shoop,
Racine, Wis, will gladly mail you
samples and book on Colds fgee, il you
will write him The samples' Rove their
merit Check early Colds vi Preventics
and stop Pneumonia. Sold DC and 25c
boxes by Goolrick's Modern Pharmacy,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04
JOKE ON PLUMBERS

4 New York paper publishes the follow
ing as sample OF how plumbers get
rich quick.
"The bin as i0llows-to-wit, viz:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04

The News-No Pure Drug Cough Cure
Laws would be needed. il all Cough
Cures were like Dr. Shoop's Cough Cure
is-and has been for 20 years The
National Law now requires that If any
poisons enter into cough mixture.
it must be- printed on the label or pack
age.
For this reason mothers. and Others.
should insist on having Dr. Shops
Cough Cure. No poison-marks on DR.
Shops labels, and none in the medicine,
else it must by law be- on the label. And
it's not only safe, but it il said to be- by
those that know it best. "A truly re-
markable cough remedy. Take no
chance, particularly with your children.
Insist on having Dr. Shops Cough Cure.
Compare carefully the Dr. Shoop pack
age with others and see. No poison
marks there lOu can always be On the
safe side by demanding DR.. Shops
Cough Cure. Simply refuse to accept
any other. Sold by Goolrick's Modern
Pharmacy
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04

The Free Lance is prepared to do ell
kinds Of job printing IN first-class stysal
at moderate prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04
BAPTIST CHURCH
Earthquake and San Francisco Churches TcId Of
Sermon to Jr. 0. U. M. at Night.

Despite the incement weather a full
congregation gathered At the morning
service. Special Easter music. opening
with the anthem. soprano solo and
chorus, Now i- Christ Ri-en;' solo was
charmngy sung by Miss Matte p.
Quinn The choir sang ~ AN ofiertory,
chorus. How Calm and Beautiful the
Morn Dr. Theodore leysham. Oi san
Francisco. representing the Baptist
churches Of that city, spoke in behalf Of
the needs of those churches and "a liberal
contribution was made 40 help rebuild
and eqGip the same.
At the night services the pastor. Rev
r. Aubrey Williams, delivered a strong
sermon 10 the ,lr. q. A. NJ. il being the
l9tb anniversary Of the order The
members of the order attended in a body.
The subject Of the sermon was the
Wealth oi America. aud Mr.. Williams
paid high tribute TO the order and its
pWcepts Special music. Chorus. "Ho-
sanna 10 the Lord" offertory. Duet by
Mrs Ninde and Mr. Wright, Holy
Father. Guide our Footsteps.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-04
For Over Sixty Years.

Cold facts from the pulpit frequently
make the congregation hot
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1907-04-12
Communicated.

Worthington Avance:-
Farmers, here is a way to make
q good neighborhood u poor place to
live in, to make the Christian man
come as near swearing rs he ever
gets and to stir up more bad feeling
than turkey scrap. 1t is to have a
farmer in the neighborhood, that
lets his STOCK run at large where
they will-if he sees them day after
day-in other peoples meadows,
eating other peoples hay, and corn
fodder; it does not seem to bother
him. .
Such farmers. if they may be call
ed by the name Of farmer, in this
progressive age, are u disgrace to
any community. They may be hon
est in every other way, but could
you call it honesty to lot ones
cattle, sheep and hogs feed in
their neighbor's gardens, orchards
and meadows eight days in the
weeka If those neighbors would
steal grain out of his granary he
would call them thieves. What
would you call the man that lets
his stock thieves A Knocker.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1907-04-12
Anniversary.

The firm of Torrance and Son the
firstSof the week conducted an ami
versRry sale to celebrate the close
of the fifth year in business Of the
present firm. This Establishment
is one of the Oldest and best known
in the county and has always enjoy
ed al fine business, but never better
than at the present time.
About year and half ago the
firm adopted the cash system, and
since then they have had steady
increase in business far beyond their
most sanguine expectations. Buy
ing for cash and selling for CAST
enables them to meet every compe-
tition, and this, together with their
extensive and live advertising Is re-
ponsible for the growth of their
business.
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Good Roads.

The mater Of good roads ought
to receive the most earnest atten-
tion of the people of this county
this spring. Every road district
ought to have a ''split-log drag"
or its substitute, and arrangements
should be made early to- use it
upon all roads-especially upon
all main travelled ones. These
drags, if properly made and haul
ed and used would keep all our
roads in good condition. Good
roads will prove to be a great
saving to all farmers, and the far
mer that does not do all he can
to encourage road making makes
a mistake.
There are many roads in Mobiles
county that show the good effects
of the split-log dragging. This
simple device has been Used on
the highways to good advantage
and has done a great deal to solve
the road problem.
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THE CHAUTAUQUA
One Of the Many Good Attrac.
tions Secured for the y>
Next Session.

In the coming Chautauqua Assem-
bly, is the Rounds Ladies Orchestra,
Of Detroit, Michigan. Every mem-
ber is a lady and every lady is an
artist on her special instrument.
The manager, Mr.. Herbert O..
Rounds, has been an entertainer for
20 years and has gathered an aggre-
cation of specialists that takes an
audience like a whirlwind. a..
. There are violin, baritone and
from bone sololsts, with brass, wood
wind choir, string and vocal quar-
tettes, and Miss Pearl Mcdonald >is
monoligist and entertainer. Fro m
Omaha.. to Boston and over in Ger
many this orchestra has delighted
and entertained it's audiences, with
music and song.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1907-04-12

young man came to grief. He trip
ped and rolled ever into q mud pud J.
die, running his Sunday clothes. At
another time the young Romeo and
stern father INDUCED in foot race
for . couple of blocks, in which the
young mans speed was greatly
accelerated by horsewhip. In the
absence Of advice from Miss Fairfax
we would offer the suggestion once
made by Scotch widow in a some
what similar case, ''Young mon, ye
need someone to..be mither to you"
for sweetheart.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1907-04-12
best horse of it's kind in the county.

best horse of it's kind in the county.
Window Citizen: The Chapter of
the Masonic lodge conferred the
Royal Arch degree on three candi-
dates from Jeffers last night. Sew
eral from Worthington and St.
James were present and assisted in
the work.
j. W. Cowing, of Jackson, spent
a couple of ':days here visiting his
daughter, Mrs. A. R. Albertus. Mr..
Cowinfg was formerly one of the
leadidng merchants of jackson,
but has retired from the mercantile
business and now cofines his atten-
tion to his banking interests.
Three presiding elders of the
M. E Church of Minnesota
left last week for Europe. They
will visit Rome and the Holy
Land. The party includes Rev. j.
f. Stout, of the st. Paul district,
Rev. Dr.tS. F. Kerfoot, OF the Man
kato district, aud Rev. F. B. Cow.
gill, of the Marshall district.
Ed. Moperg returned last Friday
from a month g sojourn in the Sun
ny Southland. In company with A.
G. Anderson he visited in Arkansas,
Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.
On March 9th they went in bathing
on the beach at Port Arthur, Texas.
Mr.. Anderson stopped off at Kiron,
Ia, to visit his mother for q few
days.
The dissatisfaction aroused among
the farmers by the board of health
order requiring dairy cows to be
tested for tuberculosis has almost
entirey subsided since the board
published their revised form of the
order. It developes that dissatisfac-
ton was largely fomented by a
chronic business killer who called
an indignation meeting of his
friends to stir up trouble.
Clarence Pannell left on Tuesday
for Seattle, WASH, where he goes to
spend some time, and will proba-
bly locate permanently if he finds a
satisfactory opening. Mr.. Pannell
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1907-04-12
Help Needed.

The advice of Beatrice Fairfax,
who conducts the ''Little Aids For
Cupidity" department in the Min
neapolis Tribune, is greatly needed
by a pair of Worthington kidlets
whose course Of true love is fre-
quently and harshly interrupted
by a stern and heartless parent.
Several Sundays ago the father re-
turned home from church early
and found the lovers practicing
fencing at the front gate. A live
ly foot race followed, in which the
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1907-04-12

is trustw orthy and capable young
man, and his many MOBILES county
friends will always be pleased to
hear of his advancement and pros
perity in the Magic City OF the
Sound.
Gilbert Gutterson, Of Lake Crys-
tai, stopped off here last Monday
to pay his respects to his many
friends. Mr.. Gutterson stated that
he will leave shortly or a tour of
Europe. He will sail from New
York with his family on April %.
They will visit Italy, Switzerland,
France, Germany, Denmark, Swe-
don and Norway in succession, and
on the way home will take in the
British Isles. They will be absent
the whole summer. MIR. Gutterson
stated that he expected to enter the
congressional race next year and
that he would put up a winning
fight. ..-,.7.. ..:> .s. 4. @.e r.. ~: Is
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1907-04-12
Sand the night shall be filled with
music,
And the cares that infest the day
Shall fold their tent like tho Arab
And silently steal away" II
#.. is t.2v -LOngfellow.
New Ep,sor4h LEAGUE OfGcsi

! New Epvsorth League Officers.
At the business meeting Of the
Epworth League held Monday eve
ming tho following officers were
elected for the ensuing yea:
President-Chester Harding.
1st Vice Pres-Miss Gertie Dow.
2nd Vice Pres Miss Addie Paine
3rd Vice Pres-Miss Rena D Ow.
4th Vice Pres-Miss Flora Buohan
Seoretary-Lloyd Helmick.
Treasurer-Geo. Tryon. ' >...>
Organist-Lloyd Buchan.
Chorister Hildyard.
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Sale and Supper.

The ladies' of st. Johns Guild
will hold a sale and supper atWork-
man hall this afternoon and even.
ing. The ladies have made up a
large number of useful articles, such
as ladies' and children's aprons,
caps, busters, etc., for this sale. A
hot supper will be served at six
O'Clock. RI
BILL OF FARE.
Roast Beef, au jus:
Mashed Potatoes.
Salads. Jellies. Pick lea.
!: Hot Rolls.
Apple Pie. Cheese. Coffee.
!, All are invited. :. :..
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Girls.

Girls, why don't you be goods
If you can't be good all at once,
why not try to be good little at a
time until you get to be really goodY
Now let us reason together for a
few moments. Your mother is a
good woman and when she vas a
girl she believed that it was wrong
to make the acquaintance of man
without the formality Of an intro
duction. She did not go out on the
street before the supper dishes were
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=. Local News. y
L z. { VI q. s. y

L. W. Abbott has been granted
patent on q heating and ventilatinl
system.
Born-On Saturday, April 6, 1902
to Mr.. and Mr.. Robert Reed,
daughter.
Remember the Guild sale anG
supper, lat Workman hall, this after
noon and evening.
Ed. Moberg has taken his old posi-
ton with q. W. Patterson, and 90
gan work last Monday.
The ladies of the M. E. Church
will give their monthly tea at the
church parlors on Wednesday after
noon Of next week.
Misses Winnifred Webb and Mary
Stanton spent last week visiting in
Ransom township, at the home OF
their sister, Mrs. Morril Ramage.
Mrs. Peter Cedergren and daugh-
ter, and Miss Helen Anstrom, OF
Boone, Iowa, are visiting at the An
strom home in Bigelow township.
A. G. Anderson returned this
week from a trip through the
South He stopped off a few days
at Kiron, Iowa, to visit his moth
or - -
Judge &. NJ. Crandall on Wednes-
day forenoon delivered a splendid
lecture on "Government" before
the High School students. He will
speak on the same subject on We'd
nesday Of next week. -
Don't let the baby suffer from &C.
zema, sores, or any itching Of the
skin. Doans Ointment gives in
stant relief; cures quickly. Per-
fectly safe for children. All drug
gists sell it.
An ice cream, coffee and program
social will be held at the Swedish
Mission Tabernacle on the evening
of Wednesday, April 18th. Al ad'
mission fee of Is cents will be
charged.
Little Carol Nance, who was
stricken with spinal meningitis a
couple of weeks ago, and was for q
time in a very critical condition.
has rallied, and there are now good
prospects of his recovery.
A. E. Hart this week received q
thoroughbred driving and saddle
horse from Kentucky. The animal
came from the stable Of u noted
horse breeder, and is probably the
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1907-04-12
Died.

Mrs. G. F. Ling, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A.. Moaher of
this city, who lived near Round
Lake, died last Sunday after short
illness. The funeral was held on
Monday, the 1nterment being made
at Round Lake. The deceased leav-
es husband and four children, ba-
sides her parents and other relativ-
es In this city.