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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-09
P0T0MAC. FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDMONT RAILROAD
Tvs TAHLs No. Is.
In encct ~ l A. NJ. March 1. 1904

connecrons ut Fredericksburg with X. p a p
H. X aud Maryland. Delaware and Virginia Rail-
way Co. a. Orange with Southern r. T. aad
ChesApsake a Ohio r. r.
The only line 90 the Chancs,IorsviIle ana VII
dsrners Battlenelds
nastern Standard Time. Daily ereeptSundnx
". X. RICHARDS. Gen. AauAE-r
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-09
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

June-July. 1907

Miss ". +. Schoolrr, Principal, will 10
open on Monday, sept 9th, at Frvier-
icksburg. Va.
English branches, Higher Ma Glcmatics
and Science taught, also Latin, French
and German
successful ia thu history 81 this school
and the pupils have attained "a high
standard al honor as well a. scholar
ship.
Terms payable quarterly. in advance
For further information address.
Miss ". r. SchoOler.
fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-09
WALKER GORMAN

The mayor OF Colonial Peach. Mr.. FIG.
walker, and Miss Hannah May German,
m wac hlhgton, We're married by Rev.
ra.her hehey at ST. MarJ's rectory, in
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-09
DICTATOR DICKINSON

Mr.. Cleveland Decator and Mis- Ella
Dickinson, both Of Stafford county, were
married Wednesday event at O'Clock
at the residence of Rev. r. Aubrey vii
liams, who Performed the CEREMONY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-09
Mr.. CANNON TO TEACH THE BLIND

Mr. f. G.. Cannon, who has taught 10
the Hoge Academy, at Blackstone, for
the past two sessions, has been appoint
ed teacher of the senior class, blind de-
partment, OF the Virginia School for the
Deaf and the Blind at stanton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-09
TAKE NOTICE

All persons having hawk scalps will
present them to the Board Of Supervisors
not later than noon at the next meeting
July -. No scalps will be paid for after
that day in Spotsylvania county.
iV9-3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-09
FOR C0MMoRWEALTHS ATTORNEY

The card of Mr. T. Stokeley Coleman,
announcing his candidacy for Office OF
Commonwealth Attorney of Spotsyl-
vania county, will he found in this issue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-09

We print everything from a book to
visiting card on the power presses oi
The Free Lance. Send us your orders
The Free Lance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-09

We have good opening and will give
the right man good contract. Singer
Sewing Machine Co., fredericksburg. Va.
2i3tsl
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-09

CELERY AND CABBAGE PLANTS
White Plume and tiolden Heart Celery
Plants 35c per bundpd, 80 per thous-
and. Late Flat Dutch Cabbage Plants
Doe. per hundred, - per thousand.
VI. H. Rowe,
iyl-lslm fredericksburg Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-09
CELERY AND CARRNGE PLANTS

ill2m, srod Pm.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20
SPRING AND SICKNESS.

Although there are many pleas
ang suggestions of the coming spring
at this season Of the year. in the
shape of bright sunshine and mild
weather between the occasional
storms, nevertheless it IS a period Of
acknowledged danger to those who
fail to take more than usual precau-
tioas with respect to health. IN
variably at this time of the year
there IS a pronounced increase in
the amount of sickness in all parts
OF the country, and especially is
this true in the northern states
where frequent and extreme changes
Of temperature and weather con.
CtiiOns are incidental to the change
from wilter to spring. As a con-
sequence of these conditions colds,
the grip, pneumonia and kindred
diseases are remarkably prevalent.
while in many sections contagious
diseases also seem to cause more
than ordinary trouble. 1t is very
busy time, IN fact, for the doctors
and the druggists, aud, unfortunate
~. also for the undertakers.
Recalling these facts it would
scarcely seem necessary to remind
intelligent persons that extra
ordinary care should be observed at
this season Of the year to safeguard
health and ward off sickness. Habits
should be carefully looked after,
dietary and sanitary regulations OBJ
served with a little more care than
usual, and needless exposure avoid
ed, no matter what the temptation
TO be cdrless about such matters.
IN spite of sunny days and balmy
breezes there is a chill and rawness
to the air, and the danger is in
creased when snow or rain adds
mud and slush and dampness to the
other trying conditions March and
April are two very bad months for
health, and although the careless
person may escape BY extraordinary
good luck, it nevertheless pays to be
reasonably careful. A doctors bill
IS an unsatisfactory investment at
best. and there is always the risk
that one may not get of even as
easily and cheaply as that
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20
LENGTHY VIGIL
CLEARS MYSTERY
Girl Mentally Unbalanced RespOnsi-
bic for Night Providing and
Breaking Windows.

Kenosha. Wis. March 1S.-The &C
ticns Of girl mentally unbalanced
has been discovered TO be the cause OF
a strange story in the town Of Salem.
For more than four months the home
Of Mrs. katherine O'Neil, who is
wealthy. has been the scene Of unusu-
al disturbances Windows il the
house Were broken and persons Were
seen pcerng into the windows at
night. The tails Of several cows were
cut Off and horses. sheep and smaller
animals on the farm were MANNED.
Airs. O'Neil in terror went to the dis
trict attorney for aid and for more
than four months deputies We're sta
toned at the house night and day.
Wednesday night they found girl
who lived at the house and who was
a near relative Of Mrs O'Neil turning
the cattle out Of the pasture.
The girl. it is declared, was to blame
for all the mysterious happenings
about the house She had been at
work for months and the first sus-
picion as to her actions was when she
was found roaming about the farm at
midnight Mrs. O'Neil has notified the
district attorney to drop the inyestiga,
ton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20
"GET RICH" MEN
ARE DRIVEN OUT
wisconsin Law for Supervision OF In
Vestment Companies Has
Proved Effective.

Madison, Wis, March 1S-'The
new law providing for the supervision
of Investment companies seems to-
have effectively driven get rich quick
concerns out of the stare, as NO COM
plants have reached this department
during the last year. said state Bank
ing Commissioner Bergh ia his annual
report on the building and loan as
sociations of Wisconsin Just filed with
Governor Davidson.
The commissioner reports that there
are tifty-four building and loan ass0ci-
atoms operating in the state and that
they are all doing good business. CIV
ing to the defalcation Of the secretary
of the Polish association Of Milwau-
kee late in 1908, the total assets Of the
associations were not as large 1T the
close of the last year rs they were at
the close of the preceding year.
The total assets at the close of the
last year We're $4171 AT, rs against
SI.191 COS at the close of the pre-
ceding year. L decrease Of S20.12
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

Doubtless if the conditions were
different the proposal to double the
pay of state legislators would meet
with strenuous opposition on the
part of the tax payers of theIstate.
As it is there seemslto sbe a general
understanding that the proposed in
crease is reasonable, and that the
men who are chosen to represent
the people in legislative action are
actually entitled to more compensa-
ton than they have heretofor been
receiving. AT the same time it Is
not to be expected that such a plan
will 90 through without opposition,
and if it comes to a vote OF the
people It is likely to cause wide
spread and spirited discussion. Be
fore the people can vote on the
proposition, however, it must first
pass two successive legislatures.
The present legislature seems in
clined to give its approval to the
plan, but none can tell what the
legislature two years hence will do
with the proposition. At the same
time it is matter of interest to
note that the higher salaryisplan
has already gained a good start, and
unless a good deal of opposition lap.
pears during the next two years the
people will probably have chance
to say whether legislative salaries
shall remain unchanged, or whether
they shall be doubled, as is now
proposed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20
Carries Off the Honors at the
lnternorn1al Oratoric-
al Contest.
WHITEWATER IN SECOND PLACE
Points in the Address Of the Winner,
w. O. Meilahn.
Whitewater Crowded with Enthusas
tic Hooters from the Different
Schoois-Music iii Plenty
at Contest

Whitewater Wis, March IS.-At
the eleventh annual internormal con
test. y. .. Meilahn, Of Milwaukee.
was awarded first place. Herbert /.
Woolhiser of Whitewater second, and
Ii. r. Martin, Of Stevens Point, third.
The subject Of The winning Grafton
was Civic DUTY" The orator said
destiny chooses nations as wei a. men
to lead the world. Men looked beyond
the excuses of the French revolution
To- the starry republic across the sea.
He said ia part:
Our country has given pledges that
il must redeem. Privilege is the enemy
&c democracy. The easy good nature
Of the American people has always
been the enemy Of virtue. Policy is
king on the throne. The hour calls
for Garrison, Il Lovejoy, and Ora
dy. The wave of reform must not be
allowed to do it's work by its own
momentum alone but it must receive
an impulse from cur devotion and
lofty purposes
Whitewater was full Of enthusiastic
rooters from the different schools,
about twenty-five coming from each
of the schools at Superior, stevens
Point, and River Falls. Platteville
sent 12j by special train in the fore
noon, ard Milwaukee 300 10y Il special
train in the afternoon. The Milwau,
kee crowd brought their suppers ana
the home school furnished coffee in
normal hall.
The Milwaukee Glee club and the
Whitewater Ladies' quartette and Glee
club each rendered Il selection 1T the
contest. Solos were sung by Miss Bar
bara Moore. Oshkosh: Jennie Wietten-
hilleS, Platteville: Ralph KaInes, Osh-
kosh; Ruth Walling. milwaukee,. After
the contest refreshments were served
in guild hall.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20
DECLARES DIETZ ANARCHIST
+. l.. Mcnamara Reads Paper Before
Wisconsin District Attorneys
Association.

Milwaukee, March 14.-District At
torney L. /. Mcnamara, Of Hayward
SAWYER county. at the session Of the
District Attorneys association. read a
paper on the Dietz case, telling of it
from the countys point Of view. Mr.
Mcnamara said that the issues had
MI been distorted out of shape hy the
yellow Journals. which had taken
everything Dietz said for truth.
yellow journals in this and adjoin-
inc states have picked it mp with the
ayidity 0f starving wolf. garbled
true statements printed SANDERS ana
libeIeI officers and courts" he said
"Thcv have accepted what I}ietz says
ana have passed their conclusions Oh
these statements.
MI. Mcnamara gave n brief history
az tle troubles zap i'm Sawyer county
TIE said that the county had nothing
IL do with tie fight between Dieta
ana the lumber company That WIS
matter for them to settle in the
courts. But warrants had been issued
for Dietz for assault with attempt to
Kill. and in trying to serve those wark
rants three deputy sherilfs had been
driven off, the last time with serious
wounds to one.
There are now, Mr.. Mcnamara said
warrants ont for the arrest Of DietZ.
Mrs. Dietz. the two boys and eldest
girl. but they cannot he served as
DietZ is so situated that he cannot be
surprised. Twice pleas for state as
siStance Ind been made to the govern
or and each time, it was asserted. rep
respntatives of the governor sent there
to investigate had reported that troops
ought to lie employed to capture Detz.
It is up 70 the governor. said Mr..
Mcnamara. whether the law shall be
sustained or not. DietZ. in his opin
ion is simply IN anarchist defying the
law. The real issue. stripped Of all
extranpOuS matter was whether the
law and order should prevail or out
lawry succeed.
'The question is" said Mr.. Nc
Namara. shall this self-appOinted
king Of Thorn Apple river prevail or
shall the state of Wisconsin,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20
TO INCREASE LEGISLATIVE SAL
ARIES.

By a vote of fifty eight to twenty
seven the state assembly has adj
vanced a resolution for a constitu-
tional amendment to increase the
salaries Of legislative members from
$500 to 1000 This salary, as is
generally understood. is for the
regular biennial session Of the leg
islaure, differing in this respect
from the salaries of memb hers OF con
gress. which are paid annually. In
addition to- the salaries provided
Eor state Legislators, each member
is allowed ten cents per mile for
every mile ne may travel IN going
q and from the place OF meeting Of
the legislature by the most usual
route No other compensation of
any kind IS permitted, although if
the legislature is called in special
session the members are allowed
additional mileage, without. how
ever, any addition to their regular
.salsries.
These provisions are included in
an amendment to the state con
stitution, which was adopted by the
people at a general election IN 1881.
Previous to that time members of
the legislature received $3.50 for
each days attendance at legislative
sessions, the mileage computation
beng the same as already explain
ed. For several years there has
been an agitation in favor of in
creasing the pay Of state legisla
Tors, it being argued that the pres
t9nt cate of compensation is too low.
During the past year the advocates
of this movement have been es-
pecially active, basing their argu-
ments in 4. Of higher pay on
the ground of increased cost Of Iiv-
ing. which Of course has its effect
on the expenses of legisla O.'s while
attending legislative sessions. Tie
general tendency to increase wages
and salaries in business life has also
favored the movement, and the
action Of congress in recently in
creased congressional salaries TO the
extent Of fifty per cent has furnish
ed the crowning argument in favor
of the plan of increasing state leg
Eslative salaries.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20
Common WOULD
BE GOVERNOR
Chairman Of Wisconsin Republican
Committee Plans to Send David
son 80 Senate.

Madison Wis. March 16.-After
Senator John q. Spooner let it be
known that ne would not change the
time fixed for his resignation from the
United States senate State Senator
John N. Whitehead chairman of the
Judiciary committee Of the state sen
ate, announced that his committee
would not act on the resolution fixing
Tuesday as the time for the legiSla-
ture TO elect Il successor 10 Mr.. Spoon
er
1t is believed that W. y. Conner,
state chairman of the Republican par
ty, is playing his cards SO that he will
become governor in place of Governor
Davidson whom he intends to send to
the senate. This would again leave
ont Isaac Stephenson Of Maliuette
Irvine Lenroot, OF Superior. has ar
rived but protests that he has no
word from Senator LaFollette. len
roots friends, however, say they can
authOritatiyelydeny that LaFollette has
thrown his support toward stephen
son. as the latter claims. but is for
IelT0ot.
Madison. Wis, March 1G.-What is
believed 10 he the first open evidence
Of a campaign for the election Of GOV
cInor Davidson as United States sena-
tor to succeed John G. Spooner was
a petition presented to the assembly
from fifty residents of Stanley, asking
for Daydson's election 1t is believed
that other petitions Of a similar char
aCter Will come in.
The senatorial situation is becoming
more complicated, and no election
seems probable for more than week.
The formal announcement Of Repre-
sentative Cooper rs candidate makes
five active cundidatcs now on the
ground.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20
Homes in1The Northwest.

Why not settle on the government
lands, or low price farm lands that are
improved, in South Dakota; thus stay
ing near at hand instead of journey
ing to a distant region where the
climatic conditions and social sur
roundings are widely different? Speci-
al low rates are in effect the first and
third Tuesdays of each month to all
South Dakota stations on the North
western line. 1t will pay you to in
vestigate. New lines are opening up
extensive territory to development,
creating the chance Of lifetime. Ask
your ticket agent to give you full
particulars, with maps, pamphlets,
railroad rates and the steps necessary
to secure government land free. z21w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20
Wait Run Down b. an Auto.

Milwaukee, March Il. ~ Arthur
oBth, a waif, was run down by nj au-
tomobiIe truck ana fatally injured.
The boy was deserted by his mother
and had been in the care Of his grand
parents. lie attempted to climb into
the freight truck when he slipped and
was crushed. When the boys mother
learned of the accident and was sum
moned into court she became hysteri-
cal with grief
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20
Found Them Guilty OF Graft.

Ashland, Wis, March Is. - after
twenty hours consideration + Try
IL the case Of the state Is Mi 81
Inns, Vought and Mcdonald county Of
ficers of Mellon, brought in verdict of
guilty Of grating in town orders. They
were convicted largely on the testimony
of an accomplice. Peter Fishback, who
turned states evidence ana was dis
charged.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20
Wisconsin Press Association.

Madison. Wis. March 1.-THE an
nuaI meeting Of the Wisconsin Press
association opened here The annual
address was delivered 10y President
Emil Raensch. Of Manitowoc. A pa
per was read by II l.. Hoard. of Fort
Atkinson, on the postal attack on tie
country press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20
Fire II 4 milwaukee, Hospital.

Milwaukee, March 4. - The Mil
waukee hospital. formerly known as
the PasSavant hospital, WAS threatened
with destruction from 2 fire which
started in the operating room on the
fourth floor of the west wing of the
structure Fortunately the blaze was
suhdued after damage To the extent Of
$4,000 had been wrought by fire and
water. 40 one was injured.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20
rried - Ro Fxzot-

Geotgia obituary writer. striving to
be exact. says: 1T may have been
eight o'clock when he crossed the
river, but we were not certain about
it, as the clock had been losing time,
and the only watch in the house had a
broken handspring"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20
Murphy Got the Decision.

Milwaukee. March rs. ~ kid"
Murphy, of New York, and Eddie
Grcnwald, of Milwaukee, fought
ten-round bout before the Milwaukee
Boxing club. Murphy getting the de.
ciSion,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20
FOR SALE: One thousand bushels
of good corn. r. L. MINK,
3tpd. Burton, Wis.
Immense suIphur-Rottom Whale.

Largest of all animals that ever
lived on this planet is the great sui
phurbottom whale Of the Pacific
ocean. one specimen which was
measured was 95 feet in length and
80 feet i'm girth Its estimated weight
vas 294, 600 pounds
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-05-11
w. s. C. WINS AT DEBATE.

The second annual debate between
the Oregon Agricultural College and
the Washington State College, which
was held in the college auditorium
Tuesday evening, May. 7. was won by
the W. S. c., a unanimous decision
being rendered. The question debated
was: "Resolved. that the United
States abandon the principles of the
Monroe Doctrine as a part of our per-
manent foreign policy" W. S. c.
uphelud the affirmative with j. l..
Thayer, A.E. Price, and ]. w. Bris-
lawn. O.A.C. had the negative with
C. C. Clark, r. r. Selleck, and NV.
Weatherford, as defenders. The
judges. were, Rev. w. H. Fry, of
Moscow: Professor Solen, Of the Uni
versity of Idaho; and the Rev. DR..
Hays, of Pullman. Professor Shaw,
of the state college acted as chair
man. Piano solos were rendered by
Miss Jessie Farris, and Miss Florence
Knepper before the debate commenced
and while the judges were deciding.
The victory over the Oregonians
makes three straight in debate this
year, a record which has not been
equaled in several years.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-05-11
TO COLLECT FOR MUSEUM.

Professor Shaw, of the department
of zoology, will leave the first week
in June for Alaska points where he
will be engaged during two months
next summer in collecting specimens
of birds and members of the animal
kingdom for the college museum ex-
hibits. From Seattle he will go di-
rectly to Sitka, from where he will
work out in all directions. Elder
ducks. geese, gulls terms, bears,
mountain sheep and goats, and all
kinds of birds, will be the prey Pro-
fesso Shaw will hunt. His ammunition
chest will contain weapons large and
small enough to blow up anything
from a Kodiak bear to a mosquito.
Only the smaller birds will be mount
ed in the north, the larger ones being
packed for shipment to the college
where the final work of dressing and
mounting will be done.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-05-11

bic that should be eliminated. vet I
also indulge the hope that the rear of
all premises will receive the same at
tention and pr ominence in this matter
as the front, and that we shall have
cleanup in fact as we'll as in
name. 1t should be borne in mind
that there is much in the way of rub
bish, such as decaying vegetable
matter and barn-yard waste that can
not be readily consumed by fire, and
IN the attempt to do so a disagrecable
and unhealthy "smudge" is created
IN many cases lasting for several days,
and still leaving a cresidum that can
not be consumed, and at the same time
enhancing the danger from fire. l
would urge that all matter of this
character be taken to the city, dump
lng-ground" at the start, thus dispos-
ing of it effectually and finally.
In some portions of the city on va
cant lots as we'll as in front of bust
ness places can be seen old worn out
agricultural implements and parts of
the same, as we'll as other old wood
work and metal displays, which l feel
sure the natural good taste of our cit
liens will voluntarily cause to be re-
moved.
These articles have at the most but
small commercial value and can be
sold to the Junk dealer" possibly
finding through this channel their
highest function.
lndulging the hope that the "clean-
up on the occasion designated will
be so thorough and effectual on the
part of all the citizens, as to preclude
the necessity for any further action on
the part of the city authorities:
This is most respectfully submitted ::
M. c. Gray, Mayor.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-05-11
HUNDRED PULLDUaN
LBDlES IRE POETS
Mrs. Jno. W. Mathews Entertained
Brilliantly at Her Home Last
Wednesday Afternoon.

The reception at the home of Mrs.
John W. Mathews, Wednesday after
noon, in honor of Mrs. Mathews sister,
Mrs. w. A. Hall, of Seattle, was one
of the notable events in Pullman s
society life, the entertainment afford
ed the one hundred guests being most
novel and original.
The invitations which the hostess
had issued were in the form of a
poem, and rhyming replies were re-
quesled, and the reading of these re-
plies aroused great interest, and
showed that the muse has an abiding
place in many Pullman homes.
The Mathews home was fragrant
with apple blossoms, and the efforts
of the hostess to keep her guests inter-
ested and amused met with complete
success every moment of the time,
and served to place the reception in
the very lead of Pullman social func-
tions.
Refreshments, which included hot
tamales and many other delectable
dishes were served, the Misses Alice
Akin. Blanche Thayer, Sadie Wallis
and Laura Pearson assisting.