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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-03

A man Is never too busy to listen
when the lady on the dollar talks.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-03
Immense Area of Canada.

Canada is as large as 80 United
Kingdoms. She has received over
half million immigrants in ten years.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-03

The natives of Kisiba carry coffee
in bags of dried banana leaves.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-03

A fresh fallacy is often more pleas
ing than a twice-told truth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25

ATTENTION, COMRADES

The last grand rally. Richmond must
be taken. To this end We want every
living Confederate in ranks. The gener-
Osity of Richmond abOunds and all who
cannot care for themselves will be- abun-
dainty provided for. In order 10 secure
these comfortable homes 80 cheerfully
offered you by the good people of Rich
mond it is necessary to have yOur names
enrolled, so please send in at once on a
postal card your name TO Adjutant +. X.
Coghlll, Bowling Green. ! wish ! could
talk to each one OF you face to face and
tell you how anxious am that you attend
this grand reunion of united veterans at
the old capital OF Dixie land. Let us lay
aside the cares and duties of lie for a
lew days and mingle with that historic
band v hose deeds of chyalry make part
OF the worlds history, clasp again the
hands OF our comrades and friends and
renew the zeal of youth, listen To the
war songs. hear the long roll Of the
drum and the clarion call Of the bugle,
and while we recall the memories OF the
past we will more firmly cement the
friendship that will live forever
There will be meeting Of the Caroline
Camp. e. v. May 18th at Bowling
Green, aud it is earnestly desired that
every member be present, Us We wish ~
perfect arrangements for the reunion
g. T. Smith,
Commander Caroline Camp e.. v
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
IN HER 102ND YEAR

: Mrs Mainda Bowles Brett, OF Gooch-
land county, now ia her 1921 year. never
saw q train or q steamboat. yet she can
tell OF seeing British soldiers Of the war
of 1872 passing her fathers home.
Malinda Bowlcs Waldrop was born ia
Louisa county, near Frederick Hall, Nov.
n, lSOJ. Her early life was passed in
her native county. and when she reached
the age q tw,nty-two she was united
in marriage 10 John II. Brett, farmt r
OF GoOchland. She went % Goochlan0,
entering her present home az bfice
eighty years ago. Mrs. Brett was the
mother Ot five children. thrte Of whom
are still living Mrs. Martha VI. Colby,
seeenty-six years old, of Goochland. who
has three children and one grandchild.
Mrs Susan M Hodges, who lives within
half mile oi Mrs Brett's home, is in
her seventy-iourth year, the mother OF
three children and has uine grandchil-
dren. Mm. + Brett, OF Fork MON, six
ty-six years old las one child and three
grandchildren
At the celebration OF her Tooth ami
versar;, ON Nov. %, 1908, Mrs. Brett
took her place at the table over which
she had presided for seventy eight years.
She Was surrounded 10y three oi her chill
dren, several grandchildren and few OF
her great-grandchildren. large num-
ber Of friends We're also present.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25

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 II any
poisons enter into cough mixture,
1t 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.
Shoop's labels, and none in the medicine,
else it must by law be on the label And
it's not OILY safe, but 1t is said to be by
those that know il best, truly re-
markable cough remedy. Take go
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 You can always be on the
safe side by demanding DR.. Shoop's
Cough Cure Simply refuse to accept
any other Sold by Goolrick's Modern
Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
SPEECH

Talk happiness. The World Is sad enough
Without your Woe. No path is wholly
rough
Look for the places that are smooth and
clear,
And speak OF them to rest the weary ear
OF earth, so hurt by one continuous strain
OF mortal discomfort and grief and pain.
Talk faith The world is better of with
out
Your uttered ignorance aud morbid
doubt
II you Aave faith In God. or man. or self
Say so; II not, push back upon the shelf
OF silence all your thoughts ill faith
shall come
No one will grieye because your lip- are
dumb.
Talk health. The dreary, neyer-ending
tale
OF mortal malades il worn and stale;
You cannot charm or interest or please
By harping on that minor chord disease.
Say you are well. or all il well with you,
And God shall hear your words and
make them true
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
SHOT THE TRAP FROM
THE pOLECkT'S LEG

Several days ago Mr.. W. +. Stevens. OF
Stafford C. H., had several fine chickens
killed in his hen house. he set a steel
trap to catch the "vsrmint" Last night
he discovered a polecat in his kitchen
with the steel strap attached to one OF
its legs. He went for his gun. In the
meantime the polecat with the trap
hanging to 1t went under the house
Mr. Stevens got what he considered a
fair shot at him and shot the trap from
the leg and the polecat escaped. 1t is
well for the immediate community that
the cat got away.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
ROOSEVELT AND BRYAN

MIR. Bryan thinks that the Democratic
party will certainly win in 1908, pro-
vided Roosevelt does no run again. Mr..
Bryan has so often been wrong in his
predictions respecting politics that we
have come To regard him as sort OF
political hoodOo. and We would have
more faith in his latest prediction had he
further qualified it by adding the condi-
tion that Mr.. Bryan also did not run
again
But why does Mr. Bryan consider
Roosevelt such "A formidable candidate?
Does he share in the opinion that Mr..
Roosevelt is only serving his first term
as President. or does he regard the anti
third term sentiment a. silly supersti-
ton in politics, notwithstanding IL was
Washington's example reverently follow
ed by every man, with but toneeXception,
that has held the office of President, no
matter to what party he belonged Is
il true, az we have reason to suspect,
that Mr.. Bryan thinks Roosevelt is a
better Democrat than Cleveland? Will
he ioin the Charlottesville Progress in
supporting Roosevelt for the Presidency
ON a Democratic ticket? What is the
matter with MIR. Bryan?
Mr. Roosevelt will not, OF course, be u
candidate for the Presidency again-st
least To succeed himseli-ior he himself
hath said il. We have no doubt what
ever that the third term sentiment-let
us use a stronger word and say principle
is what restraints him from becoming a
candidate again. Mr. Roosevelt Is al
ADLER and a shrewder politician than Mr..
Bryan, and he understands the senti-
ments and feelings of the American peO-
pie far better He knows very well that
what Washington declined and Grant
vainly sought is not for him, and that
such an attempt on his part would not
only incur certain and overwhelming de-
feat, but that il would mar one OF the
finest administrative records in the
Presidential history of this country. Mr..
Roosevelt is young enough, and he may
be President again, but not "a successor
To himself II he has ambition in that di-
rection he is undoubtedly shrewd enough
10 bide his time. With an interval OF
one or more terms he could easily win
the prize, barring unforeseen events -
Petersburg lndex-Appeal
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
TO ENJOY A GOOD DINNER

There IL no need Of any seli-denying
diet list, no call for nasty disagreeable
medicine, no list of hard exercises; simply
a Mi-o-na stomach tablet before each
meal, and one before going To bed, and
it will so strengthen the stomach that o
good dinner will give you pleasure and
comfort without the least fear of distress.
The best proof OF the value OF our ad-
vice is the fact that GoOlrick g Pharmacy
give "A positive guarantee (applying To
two soc boxes of Mi-O-na) that your
money will be refunded unless the remedy
cures. guarantee like this must give
you confidence in Mona stomach
tablets tu sat, tn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25

A CARD
To the Democratic Voters Of the
Eighth Congressional District Of Nir-
ginia:
In card addressed "To the People
OF the Eighth Congressional District OI
Virginia" and published in the press
OF the district and otherwise, have
heretofore announced my views on the
questions OF moment which now con
Germ the public.
Adopting that card as part OF this
announcement, | now formally announce
myself a candidate for Congress from the
Eighth Congressional District OF Virginia,
subject to the action OF the Congressional
Primary to be held on Wednesday, June
18th, 1907.
In the event that shall be nominated
and elected, it will be my earnest desire
and ambition to be OF service to my
District. State and Country, and to
faithfully represent every interest and
to justify by every exertion in my power
the confidence reposed in me and honor
conferred on me by my fellow Democrats.
Respectfully,
c. E.Nicol.
Manassas, Va, April 3, 1907.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
Sells More Of chambefaln's Cough Remedy than
Of An Others Put Together.

Mr. Thos. George, a merchant mt Mt
Elgin, Ontario, says" II have had the
local agency for Chamberlain Cough
Remedy ever since it was introduced into
Canada, and sell as much of il 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 a. have used it my
self and given II TO my children aud
always with the best results" For sale
by M. N. Lewis Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
4 In the Clerks Office of the Circuit
Court Of the county OF Caroline on
the I'd day OF April. 1907.
Patsy Gouldin and James Gouldin her
husband, plaintiffs, vs.. Salie Johnson.
Adolphus johnson, Butler Johnson, Ju-
lan johnson, 4. LGaines, Brice Beasley,
Sallie Rich, Charles Rich, Lulie Whitlock,
Henry W. Whitlock, Leila Johnson, Hen
~ Johnson, William Beasley, Murrell
Beasley, Musco Williams, Henry VIII
liams, Ernest Williams, Lizzie Catlett,
Len Catlett, Annie Williams, +. Il. Parker,
Awhile Parker, Philip Parker, Leila
Johnson, Louisa Johnson, Addie John
son, Julian Johnson. Susan Johnson,
Florence Johnson. Jane johnson, Matte
johnson and Salie Gaines, Minnie Gaines,
Carrie Gaines, Hartwel Parker, Sanford
Parker, John Parker, Sallie johnson,
Dan Johnson, Hansy Johnson and ten
unknown children OF Louisa Johnson;
the last nine named being the known in
fants OF the heirs Of Simon Johnson, de-
ceased. and the ten unknown children OF
Louisa Johnson, some OF whom may be
infants, and any other unknown heirs
of Simon johnson, deceased, defendants.
The object OF this suit Is 20 partition,or
sell and divide proceeds arising from the
sale OF about "A acres Of land lying and
being in Caroline county, near Central
Point, Va, in Bowling Green Magisterial
District, among the complainants and
heirs OF Simon Johnson, deceased. And
an affidavit having been made and fled
that the defendants, Brice Beasley, Sallie
Rich. Charles Rich, Lulic WhiUOck, Hen
ry W. Whitlock, Leila Johnson. Henry
Johnson, william Beasley, +. 4. Parker,
Hartwell Parker, Sanford Parker and
John Parker and the unknown children
of Louisa johnson and any other un-
known heir or heirs OF Simon Johnson,
deceased. are not residents OF the State
of Virginia, il Is ordered that they doap
pear here within fifteen days alter due
publication hereof, and do what may 10
necessary TO protect their interest In this
suit. And II is further ordered that a
COPY hereof be published once a week for
four successive weeks in The Free Lance,a
published in fredericksburg,
Va, and that copy be posted at the
front door of the courthouse OF this
county on the 18th day OF April, that be-
ing the next succeeding rule day attes
this order was entered.
A copy-Teste:
L. Z. CoghiIl, Clerk,
By t. C. Valentine. Deputy Clerk.
Chandler 4 Chandler and ID. b. Powers,
Jr..p.a. a4w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
FOUR MILITARY COMPANIES HAD
EVERY MEMBER AT INSPECTION

Col. G.. A. Dempsey, Il. 5 A., who has
inspected many companies Of the Virginia
militia. SAYS the LSnchbuIg Home
Guard is the fne=t-drilled organization
in the State, with the possible exception
Of the Richmond Blues. The Lynch
burg company had 100 per cent
Other companies which have had every
member present ~ Inspection are Com
pany A. Richmond: Company l., Freder-
Icksburg and Company X. stanton
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
Fer Over Sixty Yearn.

Mrs, Wlnslow'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, softens the gums,
allays 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
FIVE cents bottle. Be sure and ask
for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Svrup.n and take no other
Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs
Act. June both, 1906. Serial Number
1909
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
10 lime Of Peace.

In the first months OF the Russia-Japan
war We had 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 individualas 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 it has become settled
in the system. Chamberlain Cough
Remedy Is famous for its cures of colds
and it should be kept at hand ready for
instant use. For sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis
Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
BARRIERS OCCUPATION GONE
Paste Invented Which Removes Bead without
Use of Raz0.

There Is CONSERVATION among the
BARRIERS of England over thu invention
of Londoner named Witherington.
He has made "a paste, which removes the
beard without the Use of n razor in ten
minutes.
The paste makes the hair 50 brittle
that il can be rubbed off clean with a
wet sponge. NO skin trouble" il guar
anteed, and the performance is simply IA
part Of washing the face upon arising in
the morning.
"You rub on the paste; wipe it OF with
the sponge, and, presto
You go down to coffee and rolls look
ing like man fresh from the hands OF
the best barber The cost is about /
cent a shave.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
CANDIDATES. CARD

To the Democratic voters oitbe Eighth
Congressional District OF Virginia:
hereby announce my candidacy for
the Democratic nomination for Congress
from the Eighth Congressional District,
and in so doing desire to say that il
chosen at the forthcoming Primary, it
shall be my constant aim and endeayor
to represent faithfully the interests Of the
entire District.
In the course of the campaign, ] shall
endeavor to address and meet as many
of the voters as possible in order that we
may get better acquainted with each 9th
er. ! earnestly solicit the support Of my
fellow Democrats.
Respectfully,
f. f. CarIiu
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
Not PeddIers, But Here to Stay

and we are prepared to protect your
homes, barns and the lives OF your lam
ilies from any damage by lightning. We
handle only the best goods and guaran-
tee all work and give a policy OF $500
on each building against any damage by
lightning. Our experience for nine years
over the same couHties has proven that
we give absolute protection. All 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.
Z. Smitten Mgr, J. W. Jones, Asst. Mgr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
GARD

To the Voters OF the Sth Congressional
District:
Having determined to be a candidate
for the Democratic nomination for Con
gress from the Sth Congressional Dis
trict-
respectfully solicit the support OF the
Democratic voters Of the District at the
Primary election to be held June the
10Th, 1907. II the people OF the District
shall deem me worthy OF the high honor
OF bearing the Democratic flag In the
contest for Congress, it shall be the
OF my life to prove worthy OF
their confidence and support.
Respectfully,
r. l.. Gordon, Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
Spring Stock

in few da,s for your in
spection. Without any
blow or bluster, we an
nounce to you that the
stock is larger than last
year, rs we expect to do
more business; that the
styles will please you
better, as we know what
you like better than we
did u year ago; that the
prices are as low, as big
ger buying means better
buying. So we will be
pleased to show all the
latest novelties in foot
wear To all who favor US
with their presence.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
VIRGINIA NEWS

1t is proposed to develop 4.000-horse
power at the d-h dam on the Holston
river. 10 m les from Bristol, and distrib-
ute the electricity for power and lighting
purposes.
A dispatch from Lexington. KY, says:
Thomas Nelson Page has decided 10
embark In the breeding OF mules on bis
1000 acre plantation in Hanover coun-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25

Does Coffee disagree with you2 Prob
alb y it does Then try DR.. Shoop's
alth Coffee. Health Coffee is a
clever combination Of parched cereals
and nuts. Not a grain OF real Coffee,
in DR.. Shops Health Coffee,
yet its favor and taste matches closely
old Java and Mocha Coffee. Ii your
stomach, heart or Kidneys can't stand
Coffee drinking, try Health Cofiee 1t is
wholesome, nourishinR, and satisfying
It's nice even for the youngest child.
Sold by W. l.. Brannan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
ANGELS
Women are almost angels
When they weep
Men are always angels
When they sleepl

For Catarra let me send you free. Just
10 prove merit. Trial size Box OF DR..
Shoop's Catarrh Remedy. 1t is a snow
white, creamy, healing antiseptic balm
that gives instant relief 20 Catarrh OF the
nose and throat. Make the free test and
see. Address DR.. Shoop. Racine, Wis
Large jars 30 cents. Sold by Goolricks
Modern Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
NEW WORK FOR TELEPHONE GIRLS

A story illustrating the many impos
sible requests made OF telephone girls is
told of Sedan woman who was going
out shopping for q few hours, put her
baby to sleep in its carriage, and, taking
down the telephone receiver, placed it be
side the sleeping child.
Then she notified central OF the ar
rsngement and asked her TO sing to the
baby II it woke up and cried.-Sedan
Lance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
FOUR HUNDREDS PITIED

Professor Zueblin, of the University OF
Chicago. in a recent speech said that one
cannot belong to the four hundred with
out losing half the Joy of living. He
said II is impossible for the individual
TO become O member of any exclusive
set without finding himself n loser,
when in the end he takes account OF his
assets.
"Tbey don't get anything out OF life"
said Professor Zsublin; their perspec-
tive 10 narrow; they have only small
circle OF friends. and they are constantly
meeting the same faces.
"They marry and inter-marry with
the result that finally their children are
marked in the same way that the chill
dren OF the aristOcracy are marked-they
are without vigor, without purpose,
without ambition"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
KILLS CATARRH GERMS

Stomach dosing c4nn0t KIN these
germs: direct local treatment is abso-
lutely uece-sary, and for this purpose
nothing else equals Hyomei.
Breathed through the neat pocket in
haler that comes with every outfit Hyo-
mel reaches the most remote air cells in
the nose. throat and lungs. giving imme-
date relief and en-cting a permanent
cure in the worst cases OF catarrh.
4 complete Hyomei outfit costs but
Sl0O, aud Goolrick = Pharmacy gives q
guarantee with every outfit that the
Treatment will cost nothing unless it
cures | tu.sat tn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
A CARD.

To the Democratic Voters OF the 32nd
Senatorial District:
In response to the request OF numerous
friends | hereby announce myself can
didate for the State Senate from the 32d
district, comprising the counties of Caro-
line, Hanover and King William, subject
to the requirements of the Democratic
organizations OF the several counties.
earnestly ask the support Of all voters
who advocate the advancement OF agri-
culture and oppose corporation control
OF legislation.
Respectfully,
II C. U. Gravatt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
chsppsd Hands.

Wash your hands with warm water, dry
with a towel and apply Chamberlain s
Sslve just before going TO bed, and q
speedy cure is certain. This salye is also
invaluable for sore nipples, itching piles
and skin diseases. For sale by NJ. N
Lewis drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
A CARD
To the Democratic Voters OF Orange

To the Democratic Voters OF Orange
County:
Sensible OF the confidence heretofore
imposed in me by the people of Orange
county, with desire to use the ex.
perience gained in the House OF Delegates
for the benefit of my people, hereby an
nounce that am a candidate for re.
election, subject to the ratification OF a
Democratic primary or whatever means
the County Committee should decide upon
to select q candidate.
tp G.. C. Taliaierro.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
Group.

A reliable medicine aud one that should
always be kept in the home for immedi-
ate use is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
1t 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, 1907-04-25
ATTENTION, CONFEDERATE
PENSIONERS OF SP0TSyLvAhiA

The Board OF Pension Commissioners
for spotsylvania county will meet at the
Court House on Monday, May 9th, 1907,
at which time all persons wishing to ap-
ply for pensions will fle their applica-
ton before the board.
]. w. DaYia. Chairman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25

"Preventics" will promptly check q
cold or the Grippe when taken early or
at the "sneeze stage" Preventics cure
seated colds az well. Preyentics are little
candy cold cure tablets, and DR.. Shoop,
Racine, Wis, will gladly mail you
samples and book on Colds free, il you
will write him. The samples prove their
merit. Check early Colds with Preventics
and stop Pnemonia. Sold in &c and 25c
boxes by Goolrick's Modern Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-25
TO THE VOTERS OF STAFFORD
C0IlNTY

desire to announce my candidacy for
the position OF treasurer OF Stafford coun-
ty ia the election in November. | solicit
your support and promise II elected to
faithfully perform the duties OF the Office.
s1-ltd W.D. Reamy.