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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
THE LAST FAREWELLS
Brilliant Ball Given in HOnDr
of Naval Officers.
FLEET READY TO SAIL

asst Days at Hampton Roads Are
Given over TO Social Functions.
Foreigners to Be eliminated From
the Navy.
Old Point Comfort, Va. Dec. IA
brilliant naval and military ball was
given at the Hotel Chamberlain In
honor OF Admiral Evans and the other
officers OF the l6 battleships which
sail Monday on their notable cruise
to the Pacific. ocean. The reception
and dance in the gaily decorated ball
room closed a day given over almost
entirely TO social functions. The ships
reported ready Friday. and there
was little or no work to do. Enlisted
men came ashore In large numbers.
while on board ship the gunner and
ward room officers kept open house
Afternoon tea was served on every
vessel. and impromptu musicales were
feature OF the days entertaining
Bobbing launches filled with gay par
ties from shore made frequent trips
during the visiting hours.
The ball called out the special even
.ng dress uniforms OF the naval Off
GERS. Who were all aglitter with gold
lace and trappings. Army officers from
Fortress Monroe added bright touch
OF artillery red to the color scheme
Flags cf all nations draped the ball
room. The social sets OF Norfolk,
Richmond. Baltimore. Washington and
other eastern cities were largely rep
resented in the spectacular gather
lng.
Several naval attaches from the for
eign embassies and legations at Wash
lngton have arrived here to witness
the maneuvers attending the depar-
ture Of the feet.
With regard to the report that all
Japanese servants on board the yes
sells OF the Pacific bound feet have
been transferred to other ships that
are to be lett behind. it was stated on
board the flagship Connecticut that
only those Japanese stewards and
mess attendants whose enlistments
expire prior to July l next have been
replaced by American sailors recently
trained for the work. The Japanese
falling within this restriction have
been placed on receiving ships at
various navy yards. as it was not de-
sired to discharge them at distant
port aud be under the obligation OF
paying their fares back to the eastern
portion Of the United States. Quite
number OF japanese servants whose
enlistments have a year or more to
run are being taken along as usual.
Under the rules laid down by the
present secretary OF tne navy, the en-
llstment in the navy of persons not
citizens Of the United States is
strongly forbidden, and for this rea-
son none OF the Japanese can be re-
enlisted. and all aliens are thus to be
eventually eliminated from the en-
listed force.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
DEATH AND FUNERAL OF
Mr.. VERNON HOWARD

Mr.. Vernon Howard, who died at
Mary Washington Hospital alter an III
ness OF elk days Of appendicitis. Is sur
vlved by his mother, Mrs. Chas. Howard,
and four brothers, Messrs. Joe, Derwood,
Charlie and Rosser, and five unclss,
Messrs. Robert Jones, Tom, John, VIII
and Jud Jennings, and five aunts, Mrs
John Scott, Mrs. Ferneyhough, Mrs. 3.
t. Stephens, Mrs. J. j. Burke and Miss
Ida Jennings.
Mr.. Howard was only 1S years old
and had been in perfect health until
taken with appendicitis.
The remains were taken to Shady
Grove Methodist church and laid to rest.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev.
DR.. Ray. Mr.. Howard win be greatly
missed. A large crowd assembled at the
church.
The psllbearers were Messrs. John
Scott, Jud Jennings, Tom Jennings, viii
Jennings, Howard Scott, Robt Spindle
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
PRESIDENTS PLAN 2
Taft in the White House and
Roosevelt in Senate.
WILL IT &c CARRIED OUT |?

cortelyou Boomers Charged With
Jockeylno With Pure Food Law to
Get pelegates-llct to Leave the
Cabinet
Washington. Dec 1l.-Taft in the
White House. Roosevelt I'D ti' g ~.
atc-that is tlc admin tra.iau p.J-
gram after March 4. 1903.
II that can be accomplished. the
Roosevelt polic.cs VII be insured for
another four yerrs at least. The
president is committed to both q
these plans with characteristic t-nac-
ity and enc,sv. and SD lar "a be- can
do so he proposes to use his infu-
once toward their accomplishment
It remains 10 be scca whether the
party will respond with as mncl a'ac.
rity 10 such a program as it has tc
other Roosevelt policies.
There i5 n pronounced difference %
opinion here on the subj 0rl r.'
much real light viii be she's Oh u.
before tho Ohio primaries FOR the elec
ton OF national delegates. The Ohii
contest Joins the issue more directly
than any other. and politicians will bi
guided BY IL more than by the othei
contests.
"Preposterous." IS the authorized
word TO use regarding the rumo.- that
the president would drive Secretary Of
the Treasury Corteiyou out OF the cabi-
net n DE persisted in his presidential
ambitions. The President Is not max
irg acqulesconce in taft a test Of 10y
ally TO Roosevelt More than ore men,
Der OF the cabinet. while wholly loyal
10 the president. does not agree with
his purpose to nominate his successor.
He has had pointed out to him the un-
wisdom OF attempting to force the
party TO accept hts choice rather than
make choice of its own. II the pres
ldent were 10 undertake to eliminate"
all who take this latter view he would
have to begin a war upon many OF his
best personal friends. and upon not a
few OF the most influential Republi-
cans
It is said that First Assistant Post
master-Gencral Hitchcock and Internal
Revenue Commissioner Capers have
not only been using the Roosevelt SEN
tlment TO get delegates for COrtelyou,
but have been jockeying with the en-
forcement OF the pure food law as Il
relates to the branding Of packages
and barrels containing alcoholic spirits.
Last April Attorney-General Bona
parte rendered an opinion defining
what is whlskey. blended whiskey,
compound and imitation whiskey.
Up to date the treasury department
has ignored the definition. continuing
to curry favor with the makers OF imi-
tation whiskey by branding the bar
rels containing their product "whis-
key" That is an absolute violation
OF the pure food law.
President Roosevelt Is about TO send
Secretary Cortelyou a curt order d.
recting him to put the Bonaparte
opinion In effect. Secretary Wilson. OF
the Department OF Agriculture, has
reported violations Of the law by the
Treasury Department people and in
one instance seizure has been made.
wilson's definition of whiskey did
not agree with Bonaparte's, but when
the Attorney-General spoke. Wilson
followed his Interpretation Of the law.
Cortelyou ignored It.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
CATARRH IS DURABLE
Successful ExpHimsats In hbstlng and Curing
this Disease.

Catarrh is an entirely unnecessary dis
ease and should not be tolerated for a
single day now that Hyomsi is 30 gene
rally known and has made go many
cures in fredericksburg and other towns.
Modern scieDce has disproved the old
theory that catarrh wase blood disease.
1t il o germ trouble, aud the remedy
is Hyomei, which medicates the air you
breathe, killing all catarrhal germs.
Az there Is life and health in the air oi
the pine forests, filed with fragrant and
healing balsams, so there Is lie and
health in breathing Hyomei.
So sure is this prescription to cure
even the worst cases OF catarrh that
Goolrick's Modern Pharmacy sell it un-
der an absolute guarantee to refund the
money II it does not do all that Is claim
ed for it. l,tu-s, tn, tn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
Rnast.d 70 Death On Wire.

New York. Dec 14.-While stealing
some thousands Of feet OF telephone
wire mt Hampstead, L. l., one OF three
men allowed the wire to come In con
tact with a live electric light wire and
was roasted to death while entangled
in the coil. The live wire set fire to
the grass, and the flames we're spread
ing whsn men came and put them out.
The dead man was unidentified.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
Woman Killed In Runaway.

Stroudsburg, Pa, Dec. H.-Mrs.
Lewis DeHaven. Of Analcomink, was
killed and her son. Arthur, seriously
hurt in a runaway near their home.
The horses which they were driving be-
came frightened and plunged, overturn-
ing the buggy. Mrs. DeHaven was
tossed In a ditch and received inju-
ries which caused her death in a short
while and the son received internal in
fI1riea.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
Victim of a Vendetta.

Battle Creek, Mich, Dec. IA. -
Michael Ochtura, aged 80, a Mace
donian, Is in the hands Of physi
clan. who regards his condition as
well night hopeless owing to numerous
stiletto wounds and to the added fact
that the wounded man lay unattend
ed for "a hours. Both the victim and
his friends feared to make known his
plight because of deadly fear OF q
vendetta. The police have arrested
one Macedonian on suspicion, but
Ochtura and his friends stoutly refuse
to give the officers any assistance
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
FsP Ovsr Sixty Years.

Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrnp
has been used for over sixty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success
It soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
Is tie best remedy for Diarrhoea-
II VIII relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by Druggists IN
every part of the world. Twenty
Ave cents q bottle. Be sure and ash
for "Mre. Wtnslow's Soothing
Syrup and take no other
Guaranteed underjthe Food and Drug
Act, June 30th, 1908. Serial Numbe'
1923.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
Children PerIshed In Burning Home

Watertown. n. Y. Dec. 14.-In a
fire that destroyed the residence OF
Charles GiIbo in this city. his two
children, Harold and Flossie, aged 4
and 2 years, were burned to death.
The children had been locked in the
house by the mother Just a few min
utes previous to the discovery OF the
fire. and before entrance could be ef-
fected they were dead.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
1000 Sheep Drowned.

Seattle. Wash. Dec. 14.-News came
from Entiat, Wash, that 1000 sheep
were recently drowned in Mad river.
The sheep were being driven from
the Cascade mountains to the Entiat
valley to winter. While the flock was
going down a mountain side, the lead
ers slipped on the sleet covered ground
and rolled over a precipice into the
Mad river below. Like Panurges
sheep, the rest OF the flock plunged
into the river despite the efforts OF
the shepherds to restrain the fright
ened sheep.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
,phor. meroer. chanoe In Name.

Harrisburg, Pa, Dec. 1.-THE Bell
Telephone company. of Philadelphia,
fjled with Governor Stuart notice OF a
change OF name to the Bell Company
of Pennsylvania, due to the absorp-
ton of the Pennsylvania Telephone
company and the Delaware & Atlantic
Telephone company, and an increase
in its capital stock from $SO,OOO'OOO
to s6O,O0O,0oo.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
wonan Killed poo With Sword.

Chicago. Dec. 14.-Mrs. Roy Wilson,
wife of an insurance broker, seeing
her husband at the mercy OF an In
furiatsd bull dog at their home, seized
a sword. ran the animal through and
pinioned it against the wall until
dead. Wilson attempted to discipline
the cur with a whip. The animal
sprang and seized Wilson by the
throat and held on till dead. Wilson
and his wife both tainted after the
experience. They were resuscitated by
neighbors who had been attracted by
the ARRAY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17

There is nothing better offered the pub
lie today for stomach troubles, dyspep
sia, indigestion, etc, than K0DOL. Thit
is scientific preparation OF natural di
gestants combined with vegetables acidi
and it contains the same juices found in
every healthy stomach. K0D0L II
guaranteed to give relief. It is pleasant
to take; it will make you feel fine dy di
gesting what you eat. Sold BY "A. NJ
Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
Eonnd Dead In Cemetery.

Stamford, Conn, Dec. 1.-THE body
Of a man about 45 years old was
found in Woodland cemetery. In a
pocket was a card addressed to John
Mcmahon, 623 Third avenue, New
York" and signed George McKeon,
Old Point Comfort, Va" The medical
examiner thinks he may have taken
poison
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
DEATH NOT LEGAL 4?
New Jersey Lawyers Raise Point
Abcut Electric Chair.

New Jersey Lawyers Raise Point
Atcut Electric Chair.
Trenton. \. J., Dec. 1S.-Counsel fol
four condemned men sentenced to death
in the electric chair under New Jer-
sey's new law have raised a point as
to its constituiloaalliy. The conten-
lion o. the lawyers has moved the court
tn glsF.ha question serious considera-
ton, and there will probably be a con-
ference between the judges and the
governor on the matter.
Citizens of Trenton do not take
kindly to the idea that all the legal
killing in the State is to be done in
this city hereafter, and an organized
movement will be made this winter
TO have the legislature enact Law
forbidding the publication of detailed
accounts of putting criminals to death
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
IN MEM0RlkM

King George, C. H., Va, Dec. IL, 1907
Mr.. Henry c. Purkins. one Of the most
popular aud best known citizsns Of King
George county, died at his home, near
King George C. H.. on Wednesday, Dec
4th 1907. Born in King George coun-
ty. Va Sept. 7th, 1928, after receiving
his education. he became n useful citizen
and served his country well and faithful
ly for many wears ~ justice Of the peace,
and So such for some time during the re-
construction period was the presiding
Justice Of the bench, then comprising the
County court. For many years Nr. Pur-
kins served his county as superintendent
Of the poor, and az supervisor OF Kappa
hammock msglsterial district. giving gen.
eral satisfaction Of service In every posi-
ton he was called upon to fill. He also
served as deputy clerk under the late W,
5. Brown. Genial and affable in dispo-
stion. he was highly esteemed by all
who knew hin. He Is survived by q
family Of four sons and one daughter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
Another Lie. Saws corteIyou.

Washington. Dec. 14.-In answer TO
inquiries as to the truth Of the report
which gained some currency here, that
Secretary Cortelyou is about to resign
from the cabinet the secretary's sole
comment was: THAT Is another lie."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
SHELBU0AES THREATENED
RIshmond Wxehouismsn GuxoIng Property IN
kentucky.

A squad Of special policemen Wednes
day MINT guarded hour big tobacco
warehouses in lexington. Ky., against
night rider-, who threateLed - burn
barns. Tfere are resrly 900 0OO
pounds 4 tobacco In the houses. The
main plant OF the riders seems to b.
against Silas Shelburne & Son, Of Rich
mond, Va. who control the biggest
house Several times thc ShelburDes have
been warned against sending their
buyers out to adjoining counties 10 bug
tobacco, particularly that pooled with
the Society of Equity. The Shelburnes
however. have bought tobacco regard
lrss Of the pool aud have had asuccessiul
season.
Slas Shelbuine, senior member oi the
firm, heard rumors of a threatened visit
II the nders, notified his oiher-ware-
hou.e owners. aud asked for protection.
He also swore in lumber OF planters
" hO were there with their tobacco.
Gov. Wilson annOuced that he would
order a regiment Of soldiers To protect
the section threatened II necessary.
Take DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder
Pills; they are for weak back, inhamma-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
kjdnaoned Child Found.

Chicago. Dec. 14.-Lillian Wulff, II
years old, who was kidnapped last
saturday afternoon from her home II
this city, was found in Momence, Ill
A man and woman who were with hei
Hera arrested.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
State of Ohio. City Of Toledo. Lucas

State OF Ohio, City Of Toledo. Lucas
County. IS.
Frank J. Chenney makes oath that he
is senior partner II the Arm OF T. j.
Cheuney 4 Co., dong 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 Catarrh that cannot be cured by
lie u-e OF Halls Catsrh Cure. FRANK
J. CHENNEY.
sworn TO before me and subscribed In
my presence, this 9th day OF December,
A. ID. 1886
A. W. GLEASON.
(sEAL0 NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send Tor
testimonials free.
FL. CHENNEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
causes "A free yet gentle action OF the
bowels through which the cold is forced
out OF the system. Children like it. Con-
tains no opiates nor narcotics. Sold by
NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
In spotsylvania county, Virginia.

In spotsylvania county, Virginia.
Pursuant TO a decree OF the Ci7cu|
court Of SpotsylvaDia county, yirEI1i1
entered December 2nd, 1907, in the c1n1
Gerry cause OF Embrey, assignee 70. ho>I
ard and others, the undersigned sr<ci1
commissioner will offer for sale be'11
the front door OF the courthouse at ffV'
cricksburg, Virginia, on
Saturday, January, II, 1904
at 1890 O'Clock, that desirable tract +
land Of which Charles j. Howard ~
seized and possessed, Containing o|
hundred and thirty-fye acres, Al
having on it fair dwelling and n
houses and an orchard, and ut<
ted on the Catharpin road Ia sp1
sylyania county, Virginia, ap<
ten miles from Fredericksburg, and ab1
one and saA-izAu miles from the Pof9o|
EredericksbmE en1 Piedmont Ka'Ir
Terms Of Sale--Ab6t. three u7''1
dollars $4,000 cash, and tn p1l<[
two equal annual installmentf:
in one and two years time from The ! q
of the SALE, the deferred payments 70 !
evidenced by the purchasers bond oe1
ing interest from date Of the sale az s
per cent. per annum, payable annual
and secured by deed Of trust, or one thin
cash and the balance in two equal Al
nual instalments evidenced and sec1r|
as aforesaid, OF all cash az the option
the purchaser
This is O splendid opportunity for rson|
one to buy a good farm well located.
ALVIN Il ENBREI>
Special Commissions,
In the Clerks Office OF the Circuit cou
Of the county OF Spotsylvania. Embu
assignee, plaintiff, against Howard
ais, defendants. |, A. Harris, clerk /
the said court, do certify that the bod
required OF the special Commissioners
the decree rendered In said cause on
2nd day OF December, 1907, has be
duly given. Given under my hand a
clerk Of the said court, this 9th day
December, 1907.
T. A. HARRIS, Clerk
d10w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
PRICE, 8 UHNTl

Delay has filed many ahome with sorrow Deat1
comes and then we regret Pneumonia comes m
the night the same as Group. G0WAN'S PrtD-
MONA CURE dispels all Inflammation. All drug
gists % and SOC bottle. External. Thousands
OF testimonials. BUY TODAY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17

Are you good enough to criticise those
who are bad2
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17

DeWitt's Little Early Riser Pills are
sold by NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17

DeNitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills al
ford quick relief for forms OF kidney and
bladder trouble. A weeks treatment
25c. Sold by NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salye
Get DeWitt's. Sold by NJ. NJ. Lewis.

A man that is young in years may b
old ia hours II he has lost no time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17

Take DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder
Pills; they are for weak back, inhamma-
tion OF the bladder, backache and weak
kidneys. Sold by VI. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17

No. 7lS Main st.. Fxed>
icksburg. Va. Phone
Across fp'm Exchange Hol|
and next to Western Uni1
Office. Telegraph and teleptol|
orders receive pru16ps Stz1
ton. Open day and night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-17

No, people who pay their money at the
gate are not given gate receipts.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-25
DEALS in DIRT.

The highest price for Logan county
and was paid here last weel, when
j. ID. Boedecker traded forty acre
fruit farm east of this city for a
stock of merchantile goods at Mulhall
valued at 10000
b. +. Barrett today sold the farm
of j J Hall five miles south of the
city to G. A. Michaels. of Logansport.
Indiana The consideration was $2.-
500 Mr. Michaels and his two sons
are iron-moulders, and they located
near Guthrie so as 70 be near a foun-
dry where they expect to get work
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-25

cannon peoples friend. and have
watched with Dride his record as
county treasurer throughout two
terms of oalee. and treasure as an ex.
ample his splendis devotion 10 ana
dauntless courage in the advocacy OF
the great cause OF Democracy as in
terproted by the worlds creates
commoner, William J Bryan. and
Whereas we feel that our yortion
Of the new state should receive rec.
ogniion NJ the hands OF our parry
and know that q more popular ex.
crcise of that recognition could not be
made than hy his nomination;
Therefore be # resolved BY the
Democratic County Central Committee
of Kay county that Ne earnestly en-
dorse Robert Dunlap's candidacy for
the Democratic nomination for state
treasurer and commend him as citi-
zen and Democrat o the members
Of aur party in the new state, and
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-25
DISTRICT COURT.
Indicted Lumber Dealers Ask Change
Of Judge and Petition Granted.


Criminal cases took up the time of
be district court today
Territory VS.. James H. Fuller dis
posing of mortgaged property; appli-
alton of defendant for continuance
overruled
United States VS.. r b. Hogg. Harry
A.. Garsuch, II. b. Hoag, S. NJ Gloyd,
l.. O, Allen and j. r. Marshall charg-
ed with being connected with restraint
Of trade and being In lumber trust;
application of change of judge was
granted and cause reassigned for
April 20. The Indictment as to B.
8. HOog was dismissed the defendant
being dead; defendants ] + Marshall
nd s. NJ Gloyd were arraigned and
entered plea OF not guilty.
The case of the United States VS..
Harrison b Carter. alias Harry Har.
us, chapged with robbing a rural mail
ooX east of the city Is being tried to
jury tins afternoon.
New Cases Filed.
The Aetna Building and Loan asso-
citation ys. Conrad Stoves Molly Leon
ard, p. Leonard. c. S. Fowler A. A.
Humphrey. Ches. Alling G H. Scrutch-
field, and II NJ Ferguson, foreclosure
II mortgage and judgment
The Aetna Building and Loan asso.
citation. vs.. James NJ. Blain, Katie
Blain, Mollie Leonard. H. NJ Leonard,
G. II. Scrutcheld and H. NJ Fergu-
son, foreclosure of mortgage and iudg-
nent