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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

by local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear
There is only one way to cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an iDfiamed con-
dition OF the mucous lining Of the Eusta.
chan Tube. When this tube is inhamed
you have q rumbling sound Or imperfect
bearing, and when it is entirely closed,
Deafness is the result, and unless the in
fiammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to its normal condition.
hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by Catsrrh,
which is nothing but an infamed coD-
dition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give Oae Hundred Dollars Tor
anv case Of Deafness (raused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured BE- Halls Catsrrh
Cure. Send for circulars free. +. j.
Cheney & Co. Toledo. 0.
Sold by Druggists, %.
Take Halls Family Pills for consnpa-
tiOn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
MIDGE1Ts NOT SURPRISED
Wants to Know Whom no VIII bs Rssentsneed to
Hang.

Midgetts, alias Johnson, who is IN jail
here under sentence of death for killing
Smith, of Alexandria. in 1906, was In
formed by Sergeant Chichester Thursday
that a new trial bad been refused him by
Court OF Appeals of Virginia. Midgetts
aaid he expected just such decision and
was glad the suspense was over and
asked to be notified as soon as possible
when he would be taken back to Alex
andria to be resenteneed. he also asked
to see a minister OF the gospel, which will
begraDted. Midgetts is in good health
and has fine appetite. BE does not
seem to be much disturbed over his I'M
pending fate. BE reads his Bible regular
" and has between one oi the pages q
picture OF the man he murdered and for
whom be viii suffer death.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
Saved sv a Quarter Of a Minute.

Dortmund. Germany. Nov. l6.-Th'
beheadlng OF Kurschutz. convicted o.
the murder Of a mine foreman. on ac-
count OF a wage dispute. was stopped
by reprieve within about a quarter o
a minute OF the time when the axe
would have fallen. Kurschutz hac
been prepared for death by priests am
was brought from his cell to the bloel
in the presence OF the usual ofiicia
witnesses, was placed in irons, his
head was on the point OF being put by
the executioner's assistants on the
block, and the executioner was wait
ing to raise the axe. when one OF the
jaiIers hurried into the execution bal
with a telegram for the governor OF
the prison. The proceedings were i'm
mediately interrupted and the gov
ernor. after reading the dispatch. an
nounced that II was an order. from the
superior court at Hamm to delay the
execution until further notice. The
order was issued upon the testimony
of medical experts who question the
sanity OF the condemned man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

Mrs. Samuel Henry Boykin, oil Rich
mond, has issued cards io7 the marriage
OF her daughter, Miss Elsie Boykin. 70
DR.. Francis. FL. Smith, Of Lewisburg. W
Va. The ceremony will take place Wed.
nesday afternoon. Nov. goth, at 6:3O
O'Clock, in Grace church, Richmond, Va
DR.. Smith Is son OF Mrs. Natalie =
Smith, OF fredericksburg, and grand
son OF Gen. Francis II. Smith, iormei
superintendent OF the Virginia Military
Institute at Lexington. DR.. Smith re-
sided here with his mother Tor a number
OF years aud has many friends In this
city who will bs pleased to read this IN
teresting announcement.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
M.rv s,e.I Workers Laid OF.

Pottsville. Pa, Nov. 16.-The East
ern Steel company, employing 1000
hands, suspended work in all but the
bridge shops and open hearth depart
ments. The local officials state that
the suspension is for the purpose OF
making general repairs and that work
will be resumed on Monday unless
different orders are received in the
meantime. The plant is rushed with
work, but the present unsettled hnan-
cial condition has made 1t necessary
to retrench, and as a result some OF
the hands were put on half time last
week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19

IN thename OF the Commonwealth OF Vir-
ginia. In the Clerk's Office OF the Circuit
court of the county OF Spotsylvana 8
on the 25th day OF October, 1907. Rot
erick Dew and Arthur Minor, plaintiffs,
against Lee j. Graves, administrator OF
Caroline Goode, deceased, and the un-
known heirs OF said Caroline Goode, II
any she hes, and all creditor OF said Car
oline Goode. deceased, defendants.
In Equity.
The object Of this suit is general cred
itor's bill and to subject tract Of land
lying and being in the county OF Spot
sylvania, adjoining the lands Of John
Ashton and Others and originally part
OF the Rocksberry tract, and same tract
Of which Caroline Goode died seized and
possessed, and which WIS conveyed -
said Gool h 5y nugn NJ. Sta1fs.},tQ the
payment of the plaintiffs demands ~
wit: Roderick Dew, SIS, and Art1ur
Minor, $5S. And an affidavit having
been made and fled that the heirs at law
OF Caroline Goode, II any sbe has, are un-
known, it is ordered that they do appear
here within fifteen days after due publ
cation hereof, and do whatmay be neces-
sary to protect their interest In this suit
And it is further ordered that copy
thereof be published once week for four
week In The Free Lance, and that copy
be posted at the front door Of the court
house Of this county on the next sue
ceeding rule day.
A copy-Teste:
I. A. HARRIS, Clerk
Frederick w. Coleman, attorney for
plaintiffs. o29w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
FLOOR GAVE WAY
Fifty Perscrs Precipitsted to the
Ground Ten Feet Below.

Fifty Persors Precipitated to the
Ground Ten Feet Below.
Washington, Nov. l6.-Just before
President Roosevelt reached Andrew
Rankin chapel, Howard University.
where he delivered an address. the ce-
ment flooring Of the vestihule entrance
to the chapel gave way and precipi-
tated about 50 persons to the ground,
10 feet below. II was at first thought
several persons had been severely in
jured, and a number were taken TO
Freedman's hospital, close by. ]. w.
Crowded., teacher in q public school,
sustained an abrasion Of the ankle,
and Thomas Austen. student at the
university. was slightly injured. A
temporary plank walk was put In
place just as the president and Andrew
Carnegie. who accompanied him, ar
rived, and the ceremonies were pro-
ceeded with.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
ssxsrnl Hundred to Be Laid Of.

Altoona, Pa, Nov. 1.-THE superln'
tendents OF all divisions Of the Penn
sylvania railroad and the superintend
ents Of the shops at Altoona and other
places we're notified to cut down ex
penses to minimum and to suspend
wherever It can be done without Grip
pllng the force. This will mean the
suspension Of several hundred rail-
readers and shopmen in this city and
on the road divisions terminating here,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19

Chicago, Nov. 16.-"There are not
more than 20 bathtubs In the Seventh
ward. which contains $4,000 inhabit'
ants, said Miss Harriet Vittum, head
resident of the Northwest University
Settlement, in a speech outlining the
plans for the new gymnasium and
bathing pool to be established by the
settlement. Miss Yittum said that one
time or another she had been In nearly
every dwelling In the ward. Miss Wit
tum's calculation would allow for only
=, bashtub for every $500 dwellera
In the ward.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
Bride Drank Acid.

Paterson, n. j., Nov. 16.-Mrs. Car
rie Donequllla, II years old, q bride OF
but a few months, attempted to end
her life with carbolic acid. That she
did not succeed is due TO the prompt
work Of an ambulance surgeon. The
girls mother says her daughter had
become despondent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
KING GEORGE
Teachers Addressed by School usmlnefs-lnsd-
tuts Organized.
King George Co, Va, Nov. 18th.


An enthusiastic meeting was held yes
terday at King George in the interest oil
higher education, aud was presided over
by school Examiner +. ii. Russell, Of ti'st
circuit, and Charles G. Maphis. o; Char
lottesville, hith circuit Most OF the
white teachers OF the county were present
and seyera! trustees.
The meeting was opened by Snperin-
tendent James Ashby, oi stan 'rj, VINO
made a short address, introducing Mr..
Russell, who organized teachers insti-
tute, the first meeting to- be held the
second Saturday In December at l a III.
at King George.
The following officers were unanimous
ly elected Mr.. J. Aubrey Newbill, presl-
dent; Miss Nancy Need, secretary; Miss
Kate Owens, treasurer. Miss Jennie
Brown was elected vice-president OF the
district, and Mr.. j. A. Newbill was
chosen a. delegate TO the teachers con
yeption at Roanoke 26th, 9Th, 2Sth
and 29th Of this month. All teachers VINO
can possibly attend are urged To do So
and their salaries will be continued dur
ing their absence.
Alter tut Du-lutbh uufftthk oitN's' %
taken for lunch, alter which Mr.. Russell
made a strong, stirring address to the
people, urging higher education and
better schools. Mr.. Maphis spoke
specially TO the teachers, inspiring them
to their best Efforts OF training and edu,
eating their pupils 1t is to be hoped
that the people, as we'll as the teacher
will take deeper interest in this vita
subject, which Il 80 important Tor thf
good OF our Commonwealth, as In the
present aud future generations lies thf
hope OF our country. IL was shown that
King George pays a minimum OF schoo
taxes, while the majority of the counties
pay twice as much and some OF them tht
maximum.
The addresses were greeted with mucl
applause and the speakers we're urged To
continue, but the long drive To freder
icksburg rendered it impossible. The
only regret Of the occasion was that
not every man, woman aud child In Ming
George county was not present to be IN
spired by these messages
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
C. 7. BARNEY'S WILL
Sent For Lawyers After Fatally
Shooting Himself.
LEFT ALL TO HIS WIFE
Before Financial Crash New York
Banker Was Worth About $1,000, 900.
Present Ectate viii Net About s2,.
100000.

New York. Nov. 16. - Mortally
wounded by his own hand Charles
T. Barney summoned his family and
lawyers TO his bedside. and after
calmly reviewing his business and pri'
vate affairs and giving minute express
sicn Of his wishes In certain matters
dictated and signed will. in which
his wife was made the principal bene'
fciary. This matter disposed Of, he
submitted with resignation to the OPP
Grafton through which his physicians
had hc1ed TO save his life A half hour
after the lawyers withdrew the former
heal of the Knickerbocker Trust com.
pany was dead
This became known through state
ment made by Albert S. Milbank, OF
the law firm of Masten & Nichols. Mr..
Barney's personal attorneys. and ex-
plains the presence at the house when
the coroner arrived. Of Arthur H. Mas
ten and George l.. Nichols. the firm
members. II was given out at the
house Sollowlng the death of Barney.
that the dying man had said nothing
further than the remark, repeated
later by Dr. George A. Dixon' Doctor,
this is an accident"
Barney made a will two years ago,
but THE he subsequently destroyed.
The original document. Il Is under.
stood. provided for the same distrlbu-
ton Of his property practically as did
the final paper except for changes
necessitated by the shrinkage in the
values. when the original will was
drawn Barney was estimated 10 be
worth between ys.000.o00 and $4,000
600 Il IS believed that the estate al
present will net about $2.500,0OO.
In his will the banker directed that
his estate should be incorporated and
administered by board OF trustees,
chosen from his former associates In
the directorate OF the now suspended
KnIckerbocker Trust company. He
further willed that the agreement
made some time ago with his creditors
RlOulQ DC llNeu up W "hd SUN ~ 49,
estate as proved necessary be used TO
discharge his obligations. The only
reservation made was In the matter oil
his life insurance, which amounts to
s1s5.000. These policies are incontest-
able and are to be paid to the widow.
Ernest Thalmann, one OF the receiy'
ers OF the Knickerbocker Trust com
pany. said: I'VE have checked all the
securities and find that they are all
there. We have not observed any evil
dence of Irregularities as yet. nor any
thing that would tend TO lead US 10
believe that there has been any viola
ton OF the banking laws Of the state"
William A Tucker. one Of the direc
tors of the Knlckerbocker. who Is also
a member Of the examining commit
tee Of the board. said: 81 am confident
Of the ability Of the company not only
to resume business and pay depositors
in full. but to keep the stock intact
and also considerable part of the So
100000 surplus"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
Labor Graft CHARGE.

Chicago Nov. 16.-Something lik'
5000 was paid to certain officers OF th'
district council OF the Brotherhood o
Carpenters to prevent strike at th'
new Commercial bank building. ac
cording TO charges made. A non-unioI
firm Of contractors is said to have
paid the tribute. The members OF the
union. which is one Of the largest IN
the city, are greatly excited over The
scandal, which will be the subject Of
a discussion at meeting OF the dis
triot council.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
CLAIM ALLOWED
M. NuckoIs, Of spotsykanis, to Receive $3.50
F0 Damage During Wa.

The U. s. Court OF Claims at Washing
ton has handed down a favorable mud
ing, allowing the estate OF WIN +.
Nuckols, OF Spotsylvanis county. $500
for damages for stock taken and timber
used by the Federal forces during the
Civil War. The recovery was for dam
ages after the surrender, when the U. s.
forces were returning North. Mr.. Gran
Vile h Swift, who represented the above
claim and has secured favorable action
In a number OF church claims, Is hopeful
that Congress will make appropriation
to pay these claims during the heapproach'
ing session.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
Remarkable outburst Of Sun.

oxford. Eng, Nov. 16.-A remark
able outburst on the sun was observed
by Professor Ambsu, director Of the
Radcliffe Observatory, at 11.45 Friday
morning. An immense fame shot up at
the rate Of over 10000 miles minute
until 1t reached a height Of $4,000
miles. At 10 minutes past II II broke
into fragments and disappeared.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
Fer Over sixty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrur
has been used for over sixty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teefhing, with perfect success
II soothes the child, softens the gum
allays ell pains, cures wind collie: AM
Ia the best remedy for Diarrhoea
It will relieve the poor little sunere
Immediately. Sold by Druggists j.
every part of the world. Twenty
Ave cents bottle. BE sure and AZ
for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
syrup and take no other.
Guaranteed under the Food and Drug
Act. June 30th, 1906. Serial Numbe
1898.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
stt.5oo For An Eye.

White Plains, N. Y. Nov. 16. - Fol
the loss Of an eye and other sufferini
Vincenzo Trotto secured verdict o.
s11,5OO damages against the Bellew q
Merritt Contracting company, OF Tuck
ahoe, in the supreme court at White
Plains. Trotto sued for 100000. Trottf
was in the employ of the company al
a blacksmith on November 2s, 1904
when a laborer came and placed som'
frozen dynamite in his forge nre e
thaw, which exploded, killing th'
workman and injuring Trotto.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
renna. Guard In wlIkes-sarre,

WfIkes-Barre. Pa, Nov. 1.-THE an
nual convention Of the National Guard
Of Pennsylvania was held in this city
One hundred and six Of the officers
out CT a possible representation o.
11o, were in attendance. General
Charles B. Dougherty. Of this city
president Of the association, presided
Chaplain w. II. Stone, Of the Ninth
regiment. delivered the invocation, and
Mayor Kirkendall was introduced and
welcomed the guard to this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19

Louisville, Ky, Nov. 16.-Attorneys
have been engaged TO look out for the
interests Of former GoYerncr- W s,
Taylor when he returns TO this state
to face trial on the ola indictment
charging him with completely in the
killing Of William Goebei. Taylor has
promised to return as soon as Gov
ernor-elect Wilson is installed IN ONCE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19

Trial Catarrn treatments are being
mailed ont free. on rqnest. by Dr. Shoop,
Racine, Wis These tests are proving To
the people-withOut penny's cost the
great value OF this scientific prescription
known to druggists everywhere "a Dr.
shoop's Catarrh Remedy. Sold by Cool
riek's Modern Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
Mr.. LEFOe TAKEN TO ASYLUM

Deputy Sheriff H. n. Pegg, OF Caroline
was here Thursday and brought Mr..
John LeFoe, whose mind is impaired. a
guard from the We, tern State Hospital
at Staunton took Mr.. LeFoe to that in
stitution. Mr.. LeFoe's many friends
wish him speedy recovery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
R.,dlnn q. R. to Lay of 300 Men.

Reading. Pa, Nov. 16.-The Reading
Railway company will lay of 700
hands in its roadway department, cut
down the time in its shops here five
to 10 hours per week and lay of 100
shop employees. There is to be re-
trenchment all over the system.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19

Take some good reliable and sale d.
gestant like KODOL For Dyspepsia. kO-
DOL is the best remedy known today
for heart burn belehing and all troubles
arising from a disordered digestion 1t is
pleasant to take aud affords releiproinpt:
ly. Sold by N. N. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19

KODOL is offered on guaranteed
plan for the relief Of heart burn, fatul'
ence. sour stomach, belching OF gas, nau'
sea, and all stomach troubles. 1t digests
what you eat. 1t VIII make you healthy.
Sold by N. n. lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19

The Postmaster OF Gasconado, Mo-.
Daniel A. Bugh. ssys."I cannot say toe
much for your Kidney 4 Bladder. Pills
feel Ike a new man." DeWitt's Kidney
and Bladder Pills are sold by NJ. u
Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
park csshIer Shoots ifmseIr.

Kansas City. Mo-. Nov. 10. - J. B.
Thomas. aged s., cashier Of the Bank
OF Albany, Missouri. committed sricids
by shooting himself at hotsl hsres
No motive IL known sa.x.axs>.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
DEMOCRATIC COUCREssSEA
TO MEET

The Democratic caucus Of the House Of
Representatives will meet Saturday
night, Nov. 30th. in Washington, two
days before Congress opens.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
REDUCING EXPENSES
Pennsylvania and Reading Railroads
to Lay OF Workmen.

to Lay OF Workmen.
Philadelphia, Nov. 16.-The Penn
sylvania Railroad company Issued
statement, in which 1t says that It has
been decided TO reduce expenses as
far as practicable. and to this end the
shop forces working on repairs will be
put on an eight-hour basis, beginning
Monday. November is.
This condition OF affairs, the state
ment says. is made necessary by the
discouraging outlook for the coming
months and because of the big In
crease in operating expenses.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
DEATH OF A CHILD

VIM. Landin Rsines. infant son OF Mr.
Willard Rains, died Friday, aged one
month and two days. The remains were
taken Saturday to King George Tor
interment at Fletcher's Chapel.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19

Best remedy for mothers to use is Ken
nedy's Laxative Cough Syrup. It tastes
nearly as good as maple sugar; It con
tains no opiates. Sold by NJ. N. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL

Master Wilson Embrey was taken
home from the Mary Washington Hos
pital Friday evening. where he had been
f1r several weeks. He IL almost well.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
Lee J. Graves,
O. 0lConnr Gnnlric]

October 26th, 1907.
In the Clerks Office OF the Circuit Court
of county of Spotsylvania. Batten, plain
tiff, against Batten, defendant. /, T. A.
Harris, Clerk OF the said Court do
certify that the bond required OF the
special commissioners by the decree rem
dered in said cause on the 23rd day Of
October, 1907, has been duly given.
Given under my hand as Clerk Of the said
Court, this z5th day Of October, 1907.
o29lw4w Z. A. Harris. Clerk
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19

DeWitt's Little Early Riser are tho
beat pills made. Sold BY N. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
p YOU WANT PURE GOODS.

Gail and see Mrs. J. p. Hsnros before bnyine.
WI mention fsv OF ny brands
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19
COURT SALE
VALUABLE
ImprOvedRe

ImprOvedReaIEstate
Situate near Parker Station, on the P.
+. & p. r. X.
As special commissioners OF the Circuit
Court Of Spotsylvania county, Virginia,
by direction OF decree OF date October23j
1907, entered in the chancery cause de
pending in the said court under the stye
OK Batten ct ais vs.. Batten and Others,
the undersigned special commissioners
will offer for sale at Parker, Virginia, ON
Tuesday, Nov 26tk, 1907
at IL O'Clock m, the real estate lately
owned by A. n. Batt deceased, In two
tracts, eontaiRir -spectiyesy thirty
three acres and Eve and thfee-iourt1
acres Of land, adjoining the lands Of
Lacy, B. II. Webb, James Golden, W. ,.
Embrey and Others, being the came ~;
tracts OF land conveyed 20 A.. y xsz< t<<s'
-. Bette NJ. Webb by deed dateH'Noyl<o
lTTs-l2Q2. This property ~ situats7
about two niles from PaYTer Station on
on the P. f. & P.fx, and near to the
Orange county line. improvements con
sist OF comfortable dwelling, necessary
outbuildings, garden, orchard, etc. This
is very desirable small farm, land lays
nicely, open land In good condition and
sufficient timber for farm purposes.
Terms cash.
Lee J. Graves,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-19

BARGAINHUNTERSOUT
Odd Lot Buyers Taking Over
Standard Securities.
FAITH IN COUNTRY'S FUTURE

Great Increase Shown In Number OF
Stockholders In Various Railroad
compsnies-Paying Cash For Their
Stocks.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18
When uunpo~dsr was New.

A curious feature about the eVolu.
ton in methods Of hunting was the
hesitation with which gunpowder was
taken up by the great mobiles. Not only
did it take quite century to familiar
lie hunters with it, but the evidence
that has come down to us shows that
the humble classes were the first to
use 1t for shooting game. Macmillan,
ardent sportsman that he was, tells us
himself that he could shoot farther
and with greater accuracy with bis
crossbow than his keeper could with
the fire tube. To prove this he tells Us
the we'll known story of certain
chamois standing at 200 fathoms,
which, after being pronounced as too
far Off by his henchman, who was arm
ed with one OF the transporting firearms
mentioned In print, comes tumbling
down, pierced at the first attempt by
the emperor's bolt. From other sources
we learn of strict measures being
adopted to prevent poachers and wood
lOafers" using firearms, and this at
period when princes still used the
cumbrous crossbow and spear. 1t was
only in the last quarter of the six
teenth century that firearms had GUST
ed other weapons for certain forms Of
the chase. the deer battue being among
the latter. --Gentleman's Magazine.