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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
MAKES LIFE MISERABLE
Troubles That Keep Half the fredericksburg
Doctors Busy.

Half OF the prescriptions the Fredericks-
burg doctors write are for troubles that
result directly from weakened stomach
Strengthen the stomach muscles, Increase
the secretion OF gastric juices. and you
will find that common atfiictions-indi-
Qestion, with its headaches, dizziness,
depression OF spirits, spots before the
eyes. nervousness, sleeplessness ana
general debility-have been overcome.
From now on build up the strength
and health OF the stomach with Ml-o-na
tablets. You will soon find yourself
strong and never know the meaning oil
indigestion. II Ml-o-ns did not have an
unusually curative effect In stomach dis
orders, It could not be sold on the guar
sntee given by Goolrick's Pharmacy to
refund the money unless 1t does all that
il claimed for it. They give an absolute,
unqualified guarantee with every oO.cent
box OF Mi-o-na that the money will be
refunded unless the medicine cures.
They take the whole risk, and you! Ger
tainly can afford to get Mi-o-na from
them on this plan. s,w,i-i's
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
w allaCe & Co.
The ShOemen
Southern Railway

n. B.-Following schedule figures published %
Information. and are not guaranteed.
Schedule effective Nov. 18th, 1907.
Trains leave Washington from New Union
station
700 a. N. Daily-Locsi for wsrrenton Dan
sos g. m Daily-Local for Harhsonburg, We.
9OOa m Daily-United States Fast Mail
First-class coaches and drawing-room. sleeper 10
Columbus, Ga, and New Orleans Dining car ser
vice. -,
l.0O a. m. daiy-wsshington and Florida
Limited. Through coaches and sleeper 70 Co
lumbia Savannah and Jacksonville. DINING
l05 n. m. Week Days-Local for Hsrrisonburg
and way stations on Manassas Branch.
ass N. Dsily-Local for Wsrrenton and
Charlottesville.
preas-Firss class coseh to Atlanta. Sleeper to
Atlanta. Ga, Mondays. Wednesdays, Fridays.
sunset Route Tourist sleeper Washington to
aso n. m Dally-Neu York and Augusta Ex-
press FIRST class coach and sleeper TO Colum-
bia. Aiken and Augusta. Dining car a la carte:
IOl6 o. IN. Daily-New York and Memphis
Limited (vis Lynchburgl-First class eoech ana
sleeping car to Roanoke, Knoxville. Chatta-
nooga, Birmingham and Memphis; sleeper to
New Orleans. Diningcar service.
HOO D. M. Daiy-New York and New Orleans
imited-All Pullman trains. club and observe
ticn cars TO New Orleans sleeper ID Ashyile,
Atlanta, Birmingham. New Orleans. Diningcsr
service.
Trains leave Richmond for the South as fol-
ows; Daily, a. M. Ills a. m, 1l.30 p. m, week
lars D. m, makes connections At Danville Tor
ali points South. Pullman sleeper. Trains
arrive Richmond 6.55 p. m, 40 .. m. and $40
0. M daily, $40 a. IN. week days.
Through tFcins from the South arrive Wash
ngton 1885 g. m., s45 a. m. 9.05 a. M. daily 24O
D. M, SIS p. m, l1S0 D. m, and l.4Op. M, daily
Herrsonburg 1875 D. IN. week days and go p;
a. daily. From Charlottesville. 500 a. IN. ana
As p. m.
Tickets, sleeping-car reservations. and detailed
Information can be had at ticket Office ~ 18th
a.. 5I1 Pa. ave and New Union station.
baggage checked through from hotels and resi-
dences. Q 10 service.
$ H. HARDWICK. Pass Tratle hgr
WI TAYLOE. Gen. Pass. Agent.
L. 3. BROWN. General Agent.
Washington. ID. O
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07

President Roosevelt's successor. The
occasion was a dinner given by former
Representative Joseph c. Sibley, Of
Pennsylvania. to lhe Pennsylvania
delegation in congress Mr.. Knox's
candidacy was hailed most enthusi.
astically by his colleagues in con-
gress.
Representative Burke, OF Pittsburg,
was the first speaker. and his re-
marks evoked frequent applause. Mr..
Burke reviewed Senator Enox's pub
lie career, and pointed out how inti-
mately he was Identified with and re-
sponsibo for the success Of many OF
tho great policies that have aided in
making the administration Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt notable. He also read
extracts from letters written by the
president warmly commenting Mr..
Knox for the part he played In the
enforcement Of the antitrust laws.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Burke's
speech, Representative John Dalzell,
Of the Pittsburg district. made a mo
ton that It be adopted as the sense
Of the entire delegation. which was
carried with cheers.
Governor Stuart and Lieutenant
Governor Murphy followed with en-
,husiastic Endorsements OF Senator
Knox. declaring that the time had
come for the banner Republican state
Of the Union to demand proper recog-
milton Of her services by the nomina-
ton Of Senator Knox for the presi
lency.
when Senator Knox rose to answer
the warmth OF his reception attested
the earnestness of Pennsylvanians in
their intention to urge his nomination
and what be said impressed every lis
tener. Mr.. Knoxs declaration that the
suggestion OF his candidacy must rest
upon his public record and the wishes
Of the Republicans OF Pennsylvania
was heartily appauded.
Representative j. Hampton Moore,
of Philadelphia. was POSTMASTER. and
p Of the 25 Republican members Of
the delegation were present. Among
the other guests we're Governor Ed
win s. Stuart, Lieutenant Governor
Robert S. Murphy. Senators Knox and
Penrose. John G.. a. Leishman. Ameri-
can ambassador to Turkey; Assistant
Attorney. General Purdy former AS
sistant Attorney General James NJ.
Beck. and r. p Habgood. president
Of the Pennsylvania State League of
Republican clubs. POSTMASTER Moore
briefly told OF Pennsylvania claims
upon the coming presidential nomi-
nation and OF the man put forward as
her candidate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
FIVE KILLED III CRASH
Fatal Collision on Baltimore & Ohio
at Hanover Station, Md.

I
at Hanover Station, Md.
Baltimore. Dee. Five persons
were killed and about 20 injured in a
rear end collision between local pas
Benger trains Nos. ZAP and 144 on the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad at Han
over Md. Some of the injured are
badly hurt aud may die. Relief trains
we're made up. the dead and Injured
we're brought to Baltimore and the
latter placed in hospitals.
The frs, train was % minutes late.
having been delayed by broken rail
at Jossups. where it had sidetracked
to let an express pass. While stand
| ing at Hanover station taking on pas
sengers the second train came around
the curve al that point at a high rate
# spaef and crashed into the rear car
Of the stationary train. smashing this
car and driving IL into the next coach
iahead. The last car OF No. l42 was
divided into q smoking compartment
and section for negroes. Ii was in
this car that the deaths occurred.
The dead are: william Parker. col
ored: Garfield Brown. colored; two
unidentified negroes and an unidenti-
! fed white man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07

st. Louis, Dec. 5.-By means OF a
writ of habeas corpus secured from
the Clayton county circuit court, An
tonic Thompson and his wife, of Los
Angeles. Cal, secured possession OF
their 16-year-old daughter, Marie. from
a band of gypsles encamped on the
outskirts Of st. Louis. The parents
declare the daughter was stolen from
them a year ago and that since then
they have travelled thousands Of miles
and spent practically all their money
in searching for her. Disguised as
gypsies themselves. they invaded the
gypsy camp and found their daughter
The gypsies refused to surrender the
girl until confronted by an order OF
the court in the hands Of a deputy
sheriff.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
CAR GREETS TAFT
Emperor Sends Greetings to
President Roosevelt.
REVIEW CRACK REGIMENT
Problems Confronting the American
Government and Military Topics
Theme Of Long Discussion at
Tsarskoe Selo.

st. Petersbu.g Dec. e. Secretary
Taft was received in audience by En-
peror Nicholas at rsars koe-Selo and
received from his majesty the frank
est expression OF Russia's sentiments
OF sympathy and regard for the United
States
The emperor requested Mr.. TAFT to
convey his greetings to President
Roosevelt
The secretary spent about five hours
in company with the emperor and en-
loved the honor of a long and int
mate conversation regarding the stu
alton in the United States and the
problem Of confronting the American
government.
The empress is suffering so severely
from an attack Of influenza that she
was obliged to refrain from taking
part in any Of the Official ceremony
Consequently, Mr. Taft did not see
her. He was presented however. TO
the other members Of the imperial
family and TO many high military and
court officials.
Secretary Taft was received by his
majesty in his private study There
the emperor discussed with him
military topics at considerable length
He questioned Mr.. Taft concerning his
Journey over the Trans-Siberlan rail-
road. and drew n contrast between the
present means q communication and
the method In yogue-threc-ho horse
sleighs end steamers across the rivers
and lakes-Whcn he made his trip
across Asia to inaugurate the trans
Siberian lines. The emperor showed
keen interest In the problems which
the American government has to solve
in the Philippine Islands, and he ask
ed many questions concerning the new
Philippine assembly. lie referred al
so in a complimentary manner to the
work done by the American govern
mcnt on the Isthmus OF Panama In
It's fight against yellow fever.
General Clarence Edwards, OF Sec
rotary Tafts party, was presented
separately after the secretary had re-
tired
The party then proceeded to the rid
ing school. where the Semenoysky reg
iment $500 strong. and accompanied
by a machine-gun battery and several
other detachments. was drawn up.
The emperor and Secretary Taft were
received with cheers. Then the empe-
ror and his guest. accompanied by their
respective stats. walked together
through the lines Of the regiment and
inspected It's formation. When this ex-
animation was over the troops passed
twice at a quick step before the review
ing party. and then the host and his
guests returned to thei palace for
luncheon
Secretary Taft was seated at the
right Of the Emperor and General Ed
wards was given a place at the right
OF General Baron Fredericks, Minister
Of the Imperial House.
Mrs. Taft learned OF the serious
illness Of Mr.. Taft's mother and de-
cided 10 abandon her European trip
and to retsrn with the secretary on
the steamer President Grant
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
Snow sweeuer Killed By Train.

Altoona. Pa, Dec. Sin sight OF
half a hundred people assembled at
the railroad passenger station. Aa-
cello Baruso. while engaged in sweep
ing snow from the tracks, was struck
by the locomotive of an incoming pas
senger train and hurled so feet in the
air. The body fell in front Of the en-
CINE, and was pushed and rolled ahead
Of the pilot until the train was stop
ped. Baruso was instantly killed. Con-
fused by the whistllng Of the rushing
locomotive, he ran from a place OF
safety directly In front Of the train.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
John @. Stewart Dead.

Harrisburg. Pa, Dec. 5.-John @
Stewart. who resigned as deputy SUI
perintendent of public instruction a
year ago because OF failing health
died at his home in this city after
a lingering illness of several years
He served 81 years in the department
of public instruction and had been
deputy superintendent since 1888. He
was a member Of Cooper's battery and
served In the Civil War.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
MOTHER DROWNED
>hilds Sled Plunged Into Creek,
NLnr,an Enlic,Ned.

child's Sled Plunged Into Creek,
Woman Followed.
Wiltes-Barre. Pa. Dec. 5.-Mrs.
John LOTUS was drowned near here
m an attempt TO save the life Of her
S-vear-old daughter The child, while
coasting down a hin near the house
after dark. lost control of the sled and
It plunged into q creek The water
was high and the current swift, but
the mother sprang in after tho child
Both were carried away by the cur
rent.
benjamin. Dixon. young man, VINO
saw the accident rescued the child
but the mother was drowned before
aid reached her.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
KING OSCAR SERIOUSLY ILL
Swedish Monarch Appoints Grown
Prince Regent.

Prince Regent.
Stockholm. Sweden. Dec. 5.-The
health OF King Oscar again Is unsatis-
factory and on the advice OF physicians
he has handed over the reins OF gov
eminent to Crown Prince Gustaye, who
was formally appointed regent
A bnlletin issued and signed by the
three physicians Of his majesty says
that the king is suffering from catarrh
of the bladder and protracted insom'
MIA. His heart and kidneys are seri-
ously affected.
The strength of King Oscar has de-
creased in a marked degree recently in
consequence OF broken sleep, and the
doctors insist that II is necessary for
him to drop all state affairs and take
a complete rest.
King Oscar. who is 7S years old had
a serious Illness last December, from
which he recovered slowly. II is his
custom when not well. 10 turn over the
government to the crown prince and IL
has been reported that he intends abdi-
eating in favor Of his son.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07

Austin, H.. Dec. 5.-Dr. Charles A.
Street, a dentist Of this place. was in
love with one Of the Moore twins,
pretty Chicago girls. but he couldn't
tell which one. He couldn't tell them
apart. either. Inducing them to have
their teeth attended to, he picked out
the one he liked best and marked her
molars. Thereafter he was never in
doubt. and the wedding took place
He selected Miss Ellen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
Officers Of Pennsylvania Masons.

Philadelphia, Dec. 5.-The Pennsyl-
vania Grand Lodge of Free and Ac-
cepted Masons in annual communities
ton here elected the following Off
GERS. Right worthy grand master,
George b. Orlady; deputy grand mas
ter. George W. Guthrie; senior grand
warden. William l.. Gorgas; junior
grand warden. J. Henry Williams;
grand treasurer, William b. Hacken-
burg; grand secretary, William A,
CHM
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
Trains Kill Two.

Philadelphia. Dec. 1.-Two men
blinded by the whirling snow. were
struck by trains and Instantly killed
at stations near Philadelphia. One OF
the victims was killed by Pennsyl-
yania railroad train in full view OF
passengers at the station at Holmes
burg junction. The other man killed
was John F. Boyle, OF Gladwyn, Mont
gomery county who was killed by a
Reading railroad train near Mana
wink
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
Reheaded Rv EIvinn Boiler

Scranton. Pa. Dec. 5.-Assistant
Foreman John Cawley was decapitat
ed and John Hughes. a fireman. was
badly burned by the explosion of a
boiler at the Greenwood colliery Of
the Delaware G Hudson company In
Mlnooka. The boiler struck Cawley
In its fight, completely severing hi;
heac from his shoulders. He wa:
standing in the boiler room near the
boiler that exploded.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
Reoslues $4,000 Damages.

Pittsburg. Dec. 5.-Alonzo HUFF, o
Johnstown, whose wife and little sol
we're killed and whose two littl
daughters were seriously injured in
wreck at Kelly's station on August
last has settled with the railroad
company for $4,000 damages Mrs
Huff. accompanied by her son and twI
daughters. was a passenger on the Ill
fated train when the wreck occurred
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
More Paw For School Teachers

Buffalo, Dec. 5.-The Buffalo board
of aldermen has voted that hereafter
women teachers in the public schools
shall receive the same salaries as mel
in equal grades of work. The decis
ion involves an increase of about $50,
900 in the annual expenses Of con
Quoting the schools. The distinction
male" and female" teachers on the
pay roll is to be discontinued.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
nemocrats support Williams.

Washington. Dec. 5.-By a vote OF
124 to 4, the House Democratic caucus
voted down the proposition of represen-
tative Jones, Of Virginia, to take the
designation Of minority members OF
the committees out Of the hands OF MI
nority leader Williams and by the same
vote adopted a resolution afirmatively
placing the power in Mr.. Williams
hands.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
Rich Men WORKING on Street Paving,

Cincinnati. o., Dec. 5.-Three mil
lionaires are repairing the street II
front OF their homes with their Owl
hands. They are Lucien Wulsin
president Of a piano company: f. P
Harrison, banker, and Charles Mayer
real estate operator. The city hest
tated and made excuses for not fxine
the pavement until the three men lost
patience. Wen fix It ourselves they
agreed land have it done right"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
n,onn.d Dead at Railroad Station.

Princeton, n. j., Dec. 5.-Dr. JOSEPH
Catlin. of ChestertowSS Md, dropped
dead at Monmouth J%.ction, on the
Pennsylvania railroad, while on his
way from New York to Philadelphia
where his wife is visiting her mother
Mrs. Plummer Dr. Catlin was about
50 years old. He was graduated from
the University of Pennsylvania II
in 1872.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
MRS. TAFT VERY LOW
Death Of Secretary Of Wars Mother
Momentarily Expected.


Worcester, Mass. Dec. 5.-Mrs'
Louisa NJ. Taft. mother of the sec
rotary of war. who has been Ill at her
home In Mllbury. is very low, and
II is not expected that she will live
through the day. The entire family
with the exception OF Secretary Taft
is at her bedside.
Il was decided that It would be In
advisable to summon the secretary, as
he could hardly reach the United
States Before his mothers death In
any event.
There was no perceptible change In
the condition of Mrs. Taft. She has
been unconscious for a week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
Visited Jersey State Prison

Trenton, N. j.. Dec. 5.-The assem-
bly, investigating committee visited
the state prison and made an inves-
tigatlon OF that institution. Little
was developed OF general Importance.
and the committee adjourned until
nocemhpr II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
postmaster Arrested.

indianapolis, Ind. Dec. 5.-George
p. NIckels, postmaster at Rye, N. T.,
was arrested here on the charge OF en-
bezzling $4,000 from the Rye post office
on November IL. The police say
Nickels confessed. He had but IS
cents when arrested. He is AZ years
old and married.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
AGED Lawyer Breaks a Leg.

Lancaster. Pa, Dec. 5.-H. M
North the oldest member Of the Ian
caster bar. and one of the best known
lawyers OF Pennsylvania. fell on the
sidewalk and fractured his left leg
near the hip. He has been the local
legal representative of the Pennsylya'
MIA Railroad company for many years
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
Uses His Auto to Saw Up Cord Wood

Canaan, Conn. Dec. 5.-Farmer
George Sweet, who lives near here.
has found use for his automobile
during the winter He has backed 1t
I'D to his woodhouse, and Is running
a small circular saw with 1t. Sweet
has found the auto engine 80 strong
he can cut all the cord wood in the
neIghborhood with It at less cost than
the farmers can cut it themselves
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
WILL NAME RECEIVERS
Court Takes Charge Of jamestown
Exposition Affairs.

Exposition Affairs.
Norfolk. Va. Dec 5.-In the United
States district court, Judge Waddill
decided to appoint receivers for the
jamestown Exposition company. He
announced that the court, while TAX
ing charge Of the affairs Of the ex
position company from Wednesday
will take two days to consider the
names suggested by counsel for re
ceivers and possibly names outside
of that list. He said that at least
two and possibly three receivers will
be named.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
Manrant Alrnhln Landed.

Belfast, ireland, Dec. 5.-A despatch
has just been received here saying that
an airship. believed TO be La Patrie
which broke loose In France, descended
on a farm in the neighborhpod Of
BalIysallagh, little town in County
Down
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
Suicide With Safety Pin.

Pittsburg, Dec. 5.-After living IN
the county home here three years.
helpless cripple, due to broken bach
sustained in q mine accident, Johr
Leskzietch FASTENED slowly approach
ing death by opening vein in his les
with a safety pin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
WHlTNER { SACREY
Undertakers and Rmbalmers

No. 7l9 Main St., Freder-
icksburg, Va. Phone s8:
Across from Exchange Hotel
and next to Western Union
Office. Telegraph and telephone
orders receive prompt stten'
ton Open day and night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
KNOX FOR PRESIDENT
His Boom Launched BY Penna.
Congressional Delegation.
SREETED WITH APPLAUSE
tenator Declares His Candidacy For
Presidential Nomination Must Rest
Upon His Public Record and Wishes
Of Republicans.

Washington, Dec 5.-The boom OF
Senator Philander c. Knox of Penn
sylvanla. for the presidency was for
mally launched at notable banquet
in this city when the Pennsylvania
Republican congressional delegation
placed Itself squarely on record In
favor CT the Pennsylvania senator as
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07

Add n little boiling water to the
sweet milk used when you are making
biscuits, and less shortening Will DO
needed. The result VIII be quite The
same
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
A w GLEASON

(SEAL.) NOTARY PUBLIC;
Halls Cstarrh Cure is taken internally;
and acts directly on the blood end
mucous surfaces OF the system. SEND ior
testimonials free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, U.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
wv. s. EMBREY

[successor to Embsey & Bergman.
Dealer 10 Railroad Cross Ties, Cedar
Potts, Spokes and Hoops. Keeps
CONSTANTLY on hand large supply OF
Hsied Hay and Mil Feed. Office near
3ajlroad Depot, Fredeyieksnurg. Va
kloo Aept 10y fsEe y ~ I szs' 81
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
State OF Ohio, City OF Toledo, Lucas

State OF Ohio, City Of Toledo, Lucas
County. So.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that be
is senior partner OF the firm OF +. j
Chenney 4 Co., doing business In the City
OF Toledo, County and State Aforesaid
and that firm will pay the sum OF ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case OF Catsrrh that cannot be cured 6y
the use OF Halls Catarh Cure. FRANK
J. CHENNEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In
my presence, this 9th day OF December
A. d. 1886.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-07
CARRY THE LARGEST AND MOST CON-
PLRTE STOCK OF
Building Material

in Fredericksburg. Six buildings, NOT ~
ending sheds, ali full. / carry in stocs
dressed N. @. and Georgia pine, flooring,
ceiling, partition, castings and boards any
length. Also sash, doors. blinds. mould
Ings. mantles, columns, brackets, balus-
.efs and everything for Interior and exte.
rior finish. Laths, lime. plaster, cement
and hair, paints, ellis, glass, fire clay sewer
pipe, builders hardware and saw-mln sup
olies. Prospective buyers and contractors
Will do we'll to examine my stock and
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