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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05
PREPARE THIS YOURSELF

For those who have any form Of blood
disorders; who want new, rich blood
and plenty OF it, try this:
Fluid Extract Dandeiiou, one-hali
ounce; Compound Kargon, one ounce
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three
ounces.
Shake well in bottle and take in
teaspooniul doses after each meal and at
bedtime. Any good pharmacy can
supply the ingredients ~ small cost.
This IS the prescription which, when
made up, is called THE Vegetable Treat
ment:" by others. the "Cycloue Blood
Purifier" 1t acts gently and certainly
does wonders for some people who are
sickly, weak and out OF sorts, and is
known To relieve serious. lOngstanding
cases OF rheumatism and chronic back
ache quickly.
Make some up and try il.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05
SAW SEA SERPENT
Monster, spoutins Blood Red Liquid,
Nearly Wrecked Launch.


Atlantic City. y. j.. March Cap
tain II. II. Parker. Of the gasoline
launch Goldy Budd, arrived home after
startling trip to sea. When about
seven miles off Ocean City the cap
tain says his launch was so baily
damaged by a sea monster that h. was
forced to put into Great Egg Harb0r
Bay. When the launch struck the sea
monster the propeller was torn away
Captain Parker says the monster was
about 100 feet long. looked like a sea
serpent, blew like a whale. but instead
of water being spOuted the fluid emit
ted was of blOOd-red hue, and made the
water around the boat as red as blood.
The captain and his crew OF six men
say that they will make afiidayiis that
the story is true in every particular
Captain Parker says that he discoy-
cred the wreck OF a four-masted
schooner a few miles of Ocean City.
The tOpmast was several feet out Of
water. and was painted black while the
spars were painted yellow. short dis
tance from wnere the schooner was
located. another wreck. apparently
that of 4 barge. was sighted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05

Although frequently urged 90 accept
nominations lor other olces. AiI Car
lin has declined tle same. pIe.erring
10 abide hia time until tae people OF
his district knew hm sufficiently well
and bad tine confidence in his ability
TO honor him in the position be now
seeks.
During this period OF Mr.. Carlln's
life he was Alexandria correspondent
OF The Washington Post % position
which he filed with credit and retain.
ed until his law practice justified in
relirquisliug 70 90 more needy
friend While connected with The
Post he won the esteem and friendship
OF the late Bcriah Wilkins the owner
and editor of that paper. against whose
advice he gave up Journalism FOR the
law 10 was many months before he
was employed in HIS new profession.
His first case was a divorce snit Of it,
tie or no moment. except 10 the imme-
diate parties It was important TO
him. however. as his success both in
his handling Of it End ln its -termina-
tion. brought the attention. not only
OF his brother lawyers. but the public
to his promising career.
lie has since. hy bent OF industry
and close application to bis profession,
steadily risen urtl he is now regard
ed as one Cf the leading lawyers Of
Virginia and I'm his native city is
known, admired and respected by
everyone.
MT. Carln has kept consistently IN
touch with public men and ofaira 500
mas an acquaintance among tlo proWt-
neut men OF the State ard Nation sec
ond to no man in Virginia
IL is said oil him that he never fails
to keep a promise. While slow to
make one, his word once given Is his
bond, and consequently he has won the
confidence OF those high in public Ia
yor and all who know him throughout
the Commonwealth
Mr.. Carlin is a prominent member
OF the Alasons, Odd Fellows, and Elks.
He has hosts of friends in these Or
ders, and has. on a number OF occa-
sions. taken a prominent part In and
addressed the various celebrations OF
the Masons and Elks.
Among the warmest supporters Of
his nomination are his old schoolmates
and the acquaintances Of his boyhood
DAYS. to whom he has endeared him
self by his cordial treatment and low
ing disposition.
He is noted for his readiness to help
old friends and is determined to stand
by them no matter how many new ones
he makes.
Mr.. Carlin Is an able, eloquent ana
fluent speaker, is quick at Tepartee'
bright in debate and rarely loses an
opportunity to floor HIS opponent
The Eighth Congressional District
needs a man upon the flood OF the
House Of Representatives VINO mas
these qualities, and the further quail
tv OF making friends, for the faculty
Of making friends among associates IN
Congress Is one that brings success TO
q CONGRESSMAN. What is wanted Is
good mixer. and Mr.. Carlin belongs TO
fhis class. He is a hard worker, con-
genial companion. and man OF the
soundest Democratic principles. lie
is to be relied upon and one whom,
after he gets in the House OF Repre-
sentatives, will not only make his
mark. but will serve the District most
thoroughly, most devctedly, and we
doubt not most successfully.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05
ALCOHOL BILL PASSED
Measure Allows Farmers to Make
Denatured Article.

Washington. March 2.-The dena'
tured alcohol bill passed the senate
by a vote OF 65 10 l.. Senator Pettus,
OF Alabama. casting the negative vote.
This action was taken after the COM
mittee amendment requiring the pres
ence OF a government storekeeper
when ever alcohol is being manufac-
tured had been defeated by a vote OF
Al 10 10. The bill. as passed. contains
one amendment placed in il by the
senate. that permitting rum TO be de-
natured. and consequently the meas
ure must b. returned 10 the house for
action. The bill is intended to make
ii possible for farmers o establish stills
Of limited capacity for the manuiae-
ture OF alcohol TO be denatured.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05
MOTIONS 0VERRULED
Scott Sentenced To ssrs Term in psuItsntiay

In the Corporation court Thursday
afternoon Judge Goolrick heard the mo.
tion Of counsel for George Scott TO set
aside the verdict Of the jury ilnding him
guilty OF unlawful assault as contrary to
the law aud evidence, which motion was
overruled. Argument was then heard on
motion in arrest Of indR msnt for error
for selecting jury. The point urged by
the d,fense as error has never b en de-
cided by the highest court of this Sta'e-
hut on the authority of "A case in point
decided by the Supreme court OF West
Virginia, the court overruled the motion
and granted the defense fifteen days sns-
pension OF sentence, in which time attOr-
neys for Scott may prepare a bill OF ex-
ception for appeal
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05
MAYOR MCCARTHY TO
RICHM0N0'S CITY COUNCIL

In recent address before the City
Council of Richmond. Mayor Mccarthy
emphasized the following points.
hope there is nobody TOO fearful to
say that we oughtto own our own light
plant.
IL is the solemn duty OF the Council to
protect the city against arrogant mo-
nopOly.
Save all bonds issues for non-produc-
tive expenditures. and use the special leg-
islative act for productive investments
such as water and light.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05
ROLL OF HONOR

Public School No. 3, in Chancellor
district, SpOtsylvania county, for 9th
month ending Feb. 2S, 1907;
For diligence, department and atten-
dance-Ruth Chewning. Harry Faul-
coner, Beale Jones, James Thomas and
Millisrd Jett. Average daily attendance,
Ills. Lena Fitzhugh, Teacher.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05
MADISON NOTES



Rev. J. n. Doffermyer filed his usual
appointment at Good Hope church Sun
day and preached an interesting sermon.
Miss Lucy W. Pritchett, OF Sunlight,
Spotsylvania county, is visiting relatives
and friends in this vicinity.
An enjoyable entertainment was given
at the home of Mrs. Jennie Harrison
recently.
Mrs. Heber Carpenter, who has been
sick, is improving.
Mr.. j. w. Hicks has been a recent guest
OF friends near Granite Springs.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lohr are sick with
grip. DR.. R. + Lee Taliaierro is attend
ing them
Mrs. G. A Carpenter is quite sick.
Messrs. C. T. Lohr, OF Rapidan, and
R. L. Lohr, OF Culpeper, have been guests
of relatives in this section.
Mrs. Fl. f. Hicks and Miss Lucy Pritch-
ett were guests Wednesday OF Mrs. George
A. Carpenter and family.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05

Be very careful OF your bowels when
YOU have a cold Nearly all other cough
syrups are constipating, especially those
containing opiates. Kennedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup moves the bOwels-con-
tains No opiates. Sold BY NJ. NJ. Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05
Chapped Hands.

Wash your hands with warm water, dry
with a towel and apply Chamberlain's s
Salve just before going to bed, and a
speedy cure is certain. This salye is also
invaluable for sore nipples, itching piles
and skin diseases. For sale by NJ. M
Lewis drug store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05

81 bought fifty-cent bottle ofKODOL
and the benefit | received all the gold In
Georgia could not buy. 10 three months
was we'll aud hearty. May you hye
long aud prosper" c. N. Cornell, Rod
ing. Ca. 1906 KodOl for Dyspepsia Is
sold by NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05
Group

Arelable medicine and one that should
always De kept in the home for immedi-
ate use is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
lt will prevent the attack if given as
soon as the child becomes hOarse, or even
after the croupy cough appears. For
sale by II. NJ. Lewis Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05
VIRGINIA HACKNEY BRINGS $500

f. b. White and Henry Fairfax, OF
Londoun county, have sold to Henry
Pabst, OF Milwaukee, Wis, yearling
hackney stallion for $4,000. Mr. Fair
fax is now in England and Frsnce pur-
chasing hackney mares for breeding pur-
noses
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05

K0DOL digests what you eat and
quickly overcomes Indigestion. which
is a iorerunner of Dyspepsia 1t is made
in strict conformity to the National Pure
Food and Druggs Law and il sold on q
guarantee relief plan. Sold by NJ. NJ
Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05
THE WINDY MONTH

OF March is here. This is
the month Uf all months
when the antiquated
merchant Of city, town
or hamlet blows about
the greatest stock and
the lowest prices on
earth, when the papers
are full of heart-rending
tales of buyers securing
markets OF the earth
"without Pearline or
SapoliO" for unheard Of
bargains, when stories
of great depression in
financial circles have en-
abled some merchants to
rush to the rescue OF
some great wholesale
house ard by using q
few dollars OF instant
cash saved the whole
ssler from going to the
wall. Truly, March is a
month OF wind. We
don't use any in our
business. We will open
Ntar navv
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05
ENTERTAINED HER FRIENDS

Miss Grace McGhee, daughter of Mr.
Thos. J. McGhee, was the hostess of q
number of ladies and gentlemen at her
home on Main street Thursday night
Games and social converse were engaged
10 until late hour when delicious re-
freshments were served.
The guests were Mesdames p l.. Har-
ris and C.. II. Medona, Misses Lillian Har-
ris, Annie Nicholson, Bessie Clark, Eva
Downey, yirgie Clark, Alice Middleton
and Minerva Clart; Messrs. p. !. Harris,
r. l.. Williams. L Downey, A. Curtis,
w. Is. jenkins, b. +. Whitner, John Fer
neyhough, o. p. Seward, Lewis Clark,
Irwin Modena, L. DOwney and Willie
McGhee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05
Spring Stock

in few days for your in
spection. Without any
blow or bluster, we an
nounce to you that the
stock is larger than last
year, as we expect 90 do
more business; that the
styles will please you
better, as we know what
you like better than we
did a year ago; that the
prices are as low, as big.
ger buying means better
buying. So we will be
pleased to show all the
late0t novelties in foot.
wear to all who favor us
with their presence.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05

DeWitt's Little Early Risers scatter
the gloom Of sick-headaehe and bilious
ness. Sold by ~ Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05
Fsvovsr Sixty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over sixty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
1t soothes the child, eoftens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Gold by Druggists In
every part of the world. Twenty
Eve cents bottle. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. WinslOW's Soothing
Svrnp.n and take M other
Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs
Act. June 30th, 1906. Serial Number
1898.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05

These are times when everything goes
fast, especially our money.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05

Peter Schamblain, colOred, was con
victed in Westmoreland Court OF the
murder Of negro captain named sam
Fortune while his vessel was anchored
in Nomini Greek in October He was
sentenced to serve five years in the
nenifnnfiarV
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05

DeWitt's Csrbolized Witch Hazel Salve
undoubtedly the best relief for Piles
Sold by NJ NJ. LEXIS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05
P. M'CRACKEN, BRO. Q co..
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
GRoCERs and LIQUOR DEALERS

oner Ten Thousand Gallons PURE RYE and
BOURBON WHISKIES from the following w II
knovn distilleries, Graft a Co., OF Ohio. Boo oe
Countv Distillng Co., OF Kentucky. Montir 10
DistiIlsry, Of Maryland. and W. Y. Gray. OF
PennsylVania.
Ieents for Bergnes & Engles Lager Beer.
They also offer Staple and Fancy efocenesi
HgTicuI1uEal Implsmsats. sesds, Gasno ard
Oameua.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05
No, Peddlers, But Here to Stay

and we are prepared to protect your
homes, barns and the lives Q, your IAN, M
lies from any damage by lightning. We
handle han only the best goods and guasran,
tee all work and give q pollcy , OF ?. SopU ~,
on each building against any damsge Dy
lightning. Our experience Tor nine years tsa
over the same counties has proven tnae @
we Give absolute protection. All orders
given our statesmen will receive promPO
attention and erected by skilled WORK
men.
virginia Lightning Conductor 70.
Office and warerOom yl5 r. s~v1y' nv
Jacobs Yard. Fredericksburg va. w.
q. Smitten. Mgr, j. W. Jones, ASST. ms''
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05

To remove a cough. Get at the cold
which causes the cough. There is moth
ing 20 good as Kennedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup Scld by NJ. N. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Small Tract of Land
Near Thornsburg, Va.

Pursuant to decrees Of the Circuit court
of Spotsylvania in the chancery cause OF
Hudson VS.. Hudson and Others, entered
November Z. 1900. aud December 3,
1906, having given the bond required by
decree of November Z, 1900, the under
signed special commissioner will, before
the courthouse OF Spotsylvania county,
at 1890 O'Clock p. M, on
Monday, April l, 1907,
offer for sale to the highest bidder that
small tract OF land near or at Thorns-
burg, Va, containing 33 acres, more or
less. known as the Hudson or Hart land,
and fully described in the papers OF the
aforementioned chaDcery cause.
Terms OF Sale-0ne-thi cash, balance
in two equ9. annual iDstalments, bear
ing interest and payable In one and two
wears time from the date OF sale and se-
cured by deed OF trust or title reserved,
or all cash at the option 0. the purchaser.
ALVIN r. EABREY,
Feb. 8. 1907. Special Commissioner.
In the Clerks office Of the Circuit court
of the county OF Spotsylvania. Hudson
et. ais. plaintiffs, against Hudson ct.
ais, defendants. I.T. A. Harris. clerk
of the said court, do certify that ,he
bond required OF the special commission
er by the decree rendered in said cause on
the 9th day OF May, 1900, has been duly
given. Given under my hand as clerk ci
the said court this 7th day OF February,
1907.
T. A. HARRIS, Clerk.
81 q nj NJ
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05
f12-w4w
VIM. Livingston

Contractor and Builder Fredericks-
burg, Va. Fully equipped for all
kind OF work in the building line.
Business office-Room ID. Enterprise
building.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05
IF YOU WANT PURE GOODS.

Call and see Mrs. ]. F. Monroe before buying
VIII mantlon few OF ny brandt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-05
NRS. ]. r. MONROE,

SIS Connsrps g.. ErsdsFioksburE. "
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-24

dealers. in the following words:
In those counties where the trade
is organizing we must expect to see
some of them driven out of business,
and they will be forced to go elsn
where. and as a result will locate il
some license city already amply sup
piled with saloons. to the detriment
of those who have resided there 70"
years. as was attempted by som
Champaign or UTbana dealers wheh
those cities refused TO grant licenses
This spring the neighbOring cities II
DanvilIe were threatened with this
invasion. and the only way to prevent
it was to put up the bars through the
means Of a limitation ordinance sim
liar to the one now in operation il
Chicago
4 am pleased to note that several
cities Of Illinois have adopted this
very wise law. and | strongly recon-
mend all the country associations tn
secure. as soon as possible. the pas
sage Of such a law in order to pre-
vent the competition of saloons drivcl
out of othe' places.
/ "a new charter has been the mos
important question before the peop,e
Of Chicago for some months. You
are aware that the Sunday saloon
question has been a veXed one in Chi
cago for many years. and in the earl'
los the enforcement of the old blue
law of 1915 led to riot and b}Oodshed
In 1875 the people OF Chicago decided
at the ballot box. by an Overwhelm
ing majority. that they wanted saloons
open ON Sunday and every city ad
ministratiou since then has permitte'
them to remain open under certain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-24

the present incumbent; for vice presi-
dent, r. Van Aiken of Peoria and
Fred Tulbercher of Quincy: for sec
rotary. NJ. J. Mccarthy of Chicago, the
present incumbent; for treasurer,
Thomas Murray of Springfield. the
present incumbent, and Fred Shollen-
berger of Chicago.
The following were nominated for
the board of auditors: Peter Bel.
Gus z. Yooss, August Schwane AMI
Fred Lipert. all of Chicago. For the
board of trustees, the following were
nominated: II. F. Gromback, Henry
Van Metran. Charles Siebert, Joseph
Scollo, Charles Richter and George
Keisel all of Chicago. Three are }
be elected for each board. Outside
of Cook county the following nomina
tons for trustees were made: w. P.
Kane. Rockford: Frank R. Heinen
Peoria: Charles J. Miller, Danville;
Michael Gaughan, Springfield and Rob
ert Roth of Granite City. The follow
ing were nominated for national dele
gates: Fred Rohde and John Server
Ike of Chicago, Fred Shonenberger d
Peoria and Michael McGinnty of De
catur.
Nominations for convention place
for next year are Chicago, East 81
| Louis. Aurora and Rockford, of whici
East st. Louis appears to be favore1
| Committees Appointed.
| The following committees were al
pointed by the president:
Credentials - F. Rohde, Waukegan
William McCanney, Chicago; c. Poke
kowski, Chicago; w. Boke. Chicago
John Prosser, Chicago; c. ]. Heckle
Blue Island, and James Boyle, Chicag
Finance-Henry Van Meteern, Hyd
Park; P. NJ Howard, Decatur; F.
Radke, Kankakee; J. r. Reilly, Engl
wood: P. Hoffman, Chicago; l.. J. A
then. Elgin. and Charles A. Johnso
Chicago.
. Resolutions-R. Kissane, Chicago;
: IL. Swenir, Chicago; L. Keim, Ottaw;
: r. Depke. Danville; Y. p. Brady, X
}. lwanee; Joseph Helminia, Chicago, al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-24
ILLINOIS LIQUOR DEALERS PLAN
STRONG DEFENSE AGAINST FOES

the years progress in the direction
worked for by the dealers and the set
backs which have been met. He spoke
OF the worl, Of the local option law in
placing the destiny of their business
in the hands of the voters and urge
an active canvass to turn the ballot
in q favorable direction. He cited
examples of poor cooperation on the
Part of the dealers in several Of the
IS local option counties and appealed
for a revival of interest in the aims
of the association. He stated that
four new organizations were formej
during the year and that the number
in the state is now -. a decrease OF
I127 in membership was given, ac.
counted for by the increased license
fee in Chicago and the work of thu
Brewery Bond company among the
country locals.
Dangers 10 Re Met.
Before closing he emphasized an
other danger confronting the liquor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-24
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs. j. A. Teska and daughter, Miss
Lizzie, have gone to Chicago to visit
Mrs. T. E. Young.
Mrs. H. H. Hensley has returned
from a visit with Mrs. F. S. Ashley and
friends at Springfield and Quincy, III.
August G. Mueller left this morning
for Madison, Wis, where he will re-
sumo his studies at the state univer-
sity.
Herman Ehrhorn. George Sheldon
and Will Roth will leave tomorrow for
Chicago, where they will reenter the
University of Chicago for their second
term
NJ. H. Sexton will leave this evening
for Waterloo, Iowa, to take charge of
the post season games between the
pennant winners of the Iowa and Wis
consin leagues.
William Carse, formerly of this city,
but for some time located at Ottawa
H.. arrived in the city last evening. He
has disposed of the bottling plant he
has been conducting in that city and
| will probably locate here.
Hon. William Jackson has returned
from Georgetown, Ontario, where he
was called by the death of his sister
Mrs. Elizabeth Farrand last Tuesday
He attended the funeral services, helt
| Thursday. Mrs. Farrand resided in Mo
line for short time SO years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-24
TO COLLECT SUBSCRIPTIONS
Park Board Appoints Chris Gaetier as
Agent in the Matter.

At a meeting of the park board yes
terday Chris Gaetjer was appointed b.
the commissioners to collect the unpaid
park subscriptions. Mr.. Gaetjer will
call on the subscribers TO the park fund
for the amount remaining unpaid The
park board greatly desires that the re-
naming subscriptions be paid prompt
ly, in order that the amount due on
bills incurred in the park improvement
this season may be met by the board.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-24

restrictions. The only objection to
this emanated from some crank re
former or blackmailer, who would
commence proceedings against certain
for violating the state
Sunday closing law, but so strong was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-24

4 fight for favorable legislative repre-.
sentation and told of what had been
accomplished in the campaign already
made. He also dweIt upon the de-
STABILITY of the Chicago limitation law
in the counties outside of Cook. He
recommended the lessening of the
delegation to the state convention as
means of economy in order that
funds may be reserved for fighting
the work of those opposed to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-24

Deneen has appointed Professor J. c.
Hellar of the Illinois Wesleyan unver-
sity, Bloomington, and Henry Mover
of Ottawa delegates to the deep water
way convention to be held Oct. and
in Memphis, Tenn