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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10
DEFECTS OF CHILDREN
l2.OOO.0C0 in Schools That
Need Attention.
PLAN TO EXAMINE ALL
Committee Of Educators Declare They
Are ~ Nourished. Have Enlarged
Glands and Defective Breathing.
Give Plan for Dealing With Defects.

New York. Sept 9.-The reopening
OF the public schools throughout the
country is 10 be the occasion for a re
port on the physical condition Of
school children by a committee Of
prominent educators. headed by Chair
man birmingham. former president OF
the New York board OF education. The
inquiry has taken a wide scope and
the observations apply not only 10 the
school children of New York. but also
TO those Of Boston. Chicago and other
cities. \ synopsis OF the report saws
In part:
Based on the physical defects and
home conditions of 400 school chill
dren OF New York city. II is estimated
that l2.O00.0O0 OF the children of the
United States have physical defects
more or less serious which should re-
ceive attention from parents and ply
sicians. II the percentages recorded
by the board OF health in New York
should be maintained throughout the
country. and II seems likely that they
would be. as adenoids and impaired
vision, malnutrition and defective
breathing are found in rural as well as
urban schools. there must be LAC. 900
III nourished children. 5.6l5.OOO with
enlarged glands. and 6925. 600 with de-
tective breathing in the United States
In New York city the estimated figures
are: Malnutrition, $4,000: enlarged
glands. $1,000. and defective breath
ing, 23O. 800.
A comprehensive plan for dealing
with the physical defects of school
children is outlined IN the report. in
Guiding "a thorough physical examina-
ton of all children. the enforcement OF
existing laws. and securing proper au-
thorlty. where this is now lacking. to
compel parents who refuse TO take ne
cessary steps; enforcement of health
tenement house and child labor laws.
the establishment in connection with
boards OF education. OF departments OF
school hygiene. to see that school build
ings are so constructed and conducted
that they cannot themselves produce
I aggravated physical defects. and that
the school curriculum should be so de-
vised and executed as neither to pro-
duce nor aggravate them: to study the
effect Of school environment. curricu-
lum, building. home study. physical
training upon the child. and to teach
hygiene so that the children will them
selves cultivate habits of health and
see clearly the relation OF health and
vitality TO prevent happiness and fu-
ture efficiency.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10
PUZZLES SCIENTISTS
Girl Asleep Since August i9
With Few Waking Periods.
TELLS STRANGE THINGS

During Waking Periods Florence Ben.
nett Tells OF Speaking 70 Persons
Long cesd and Of Her Visit to
Another World.
Chicago. sept. 9-"The Slcepinc
Beauty" OF Kankakee. Florence Ben
nett. whose slumber has lasted since
August 10 with infrcquent waking pc
RODS. is the most discussed young wo-
man IN the United States among scien-
lists and psychologists
Appeals have been received from the
Boston Society for Psychical Research.
the foremost American society of psy-
chic Investigation. that an agent % the
society be permitted 70 visit the Ben
nett home and make study OF the
sleeper
II is the belief of the members OF
this society that Miss Benefits mys-
teriOus dreamland travels indicate the
vanderings OF soul In purgatory
Here are some OF the THINKS Miss
Bennett has told In her waking inter-
walls. which startled the psychologists
when am away from YOU l am
in another world. where all the people
We knew before they died are now uv-
Ing.
Il 10 not know where n IS. hut my
life there seems as real as my life hero
Tho hardest part OF Il is Coing ana
coming
Il DO not believe 81 can be heaven. DE.
cause the people there look as they ana
when We knew them here Willie
7 Meuvc who was killed hy the engine.
I has the hole In his head and his arms
/ are zone
4 met Mabel Blake Cdead two years.
/ in one of the halls. The first thing she
asked me after kissed her was
| whether she hadn't got fat Nobody
talked 20 me about dying Nobody
seemed 20 realize that they were dead
Il met Grandmother. and she knew
me. but don't ask me about grand
mother can't tell YOU because l
promised her I wouldn't"
Mrs Bennett mother OF Florence.
begged her 20 tell what she knew OF
her grandmother. but tho sri fell into
violent weeping and begged those
about her 90 desist from Qucstiouinc
When I am Just half awake" the
girl said. Il am frightened because il
seems tat I can always see white
coffin"
Mrs Bennett said
She has asked her father and me
many times oh. papa and mamma.
why do you let me be put n that white
coffin?'
OF course that is only when she Is
half conscious. when she is fully
awake she appears as clear-mindcd as
ever. except that there is this awful
realization Of a world that none OF us
know anything Of
Mr. and Mrs Bennett are not salts
led with an investigation Of the
psychic aspects Of this strange case.
Weil-known alienists Of Chicago and
New York are now making study OF
Miss BENEFITS curious obsession. and
while the physicians are inclined 10 at
tribute the girls condition 10 a blood
ciot on the brain. psychic experts are
practically unit ia the belief that she
Is a trance medium OF marvellous
power. whose insight into the beyond
is God-given and whose development
OF the strange power should De con-
Quoted alonc lines laid down by stu
dents Of psychic science
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10
HELD FOR BABY'S DEATH
Mysterious Tragedy In Daniel FrIeI'.
Home In Chester.

Rome IN Chester.
Chester. Pa. Sept An inquest
vgs held in the case OF the l3-months-
old daughter Of Mrs. Mary Matthews.
found dead by the police at the home
Of Daniel Friel. this city. The jury re-
turned a verdict TO the effect that tho
infants death was caused by n gun
shot wound inflicted by Daniel Fricl
NJ the hearing which followed the in
quest District Attorney MacDadc
agreed 20 accept bail for Friel
Miss Margare; McKenna. the princi-
pal witness. who was so weak from in
juries sustained in jumping from the
second-story window during the shoot
Ing that she had TO be supported by
two men. testified that. after getting
undrossed. she went down stairs 10 get
a drink u water Entering the kitchen
she heard somebody coming up the eel
lar stairs. and knowing that the fam.
ily had retired. she thought that bur.
glars were IN the house. Leaving tho
lamp on tho kitchen table. she rushed
up stairs. and. entering the front
room. occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Fricl
she shook the former. shouting: For
Gods sake. get up. there's somebody
after NE" Just how the baby was
shot IS not known.
She then yelled murder. and. open.
Ing a window. she jumped to the side
walk
Tho police and several young men
who were at the senc shortly after
Miss Mckcnna jumped from the win.
dow. testified that the young woman
told them that there were burglars in
the house
Mrs. Mary Matthews. mother OF the
dead child. was too III 10 be at the in
quest
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10
FOUR PERSONS DROWNED
Water Logged Boat In Which They
Were Rowing Found.

Baltimore, Sept 9.-Thc finding Of
the drowned body OF Gertrude shaun
messy. aged 10 years. in the waters of
Spring Gardens. a Branch OF the Pa
tapsco river has convinced the police
that her three companions have been
drowned. She was last seen after mid
night on Friday. in company with
another woman. whose name Is not
known TO the police. and George f.
Frissell and William OLeary.
The two couples are said TO have en-
tered a row boat \ water-logged boat
was found in Spring Gardens and later
the body Of the woman. a part Of the
clothing found on the body was a coat
the contents of the pockets Of which
showed that 1t belonged to one OF the
men In whose company she was last
seen. The dead woman is said 70 have
been native OF Pittsburg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10
READ OWN MARRIAGE VOWS
Novel Scheme Of Parson TO Expedite
clipping Couple

Novel Scheme Of Psrson 20 Expedite
clipping Couple.
Bristol. Va. Sept 9.-Rev. A. H..
burroughs. Br'stols wizard matrimon-
ial parson. Joined a couple in mar
rage here in double-quick time.
The young people had eloped from
Blueheld. w. Va. and we're anxious to
get the first train back The parson
had to hurry down town for the license.
and when he returned he found that
the time was too short TO undertake
TO say the ceremony and MI out the
certificate and collect the indispensa.
BILE fee. He hit upon a novel plan
Handing the couple a copy OF his
ceremony he requested them to read
II over aloud. he agreeing to ask their
assent 10 the vows as they read az
the same time fiji out the marriage
certificate They barely missed the
train
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10
LOCAL MARKETS
corrected by Simon Hirsh & Br

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro
Wheat. 80 to 90; corn, 60 TO 65. meal
tl.6O to Sl.75; oats, - to 80;
,ens, live, To 10; spring chicken
~ to 10; eggs, Ia to IL; lard, 10 10
IL; ducks, live 10 To IL; butter, 10
TO 20; hams, IA to lS. Irish potatoes.
60 To 65; vesl, Az TO 3: lambs.
$3.50 to $500: hides, green, 3 to 10;
dry. IL to 10, sailed, No. 1. 8 to 10:
cali skins NJ !. $1.10 per skin; baled
hay, SO to $l7 per ton; leaf sumac, as
to 80 per 100. hogs, live weight. 3
to 5hc.; beef. live weight. ~ to &c;
pork, to ~; turkeys, live, II; wool,
market firm. &c to ~ per Id.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10
MET AN ODD DEATH
Workman Hit on Head BY siedee and
Knocked Into Well.

Lewisharg. Pa. Sept 9.-while
cleaning and repairing a well here.
CHARLES Bogel was struck on the tenn
pie by the head of sledge which
new from the hands OF a fellow work
man. knocking him to the bottom
When assistance arrived he was found
dead in 10 inches OF water.
Bogel was at one time a prosper
Gus business man, engaged In various
enterprises in this place and Milton.
but met reverses. and of late years
has been doing odd Jobs about town.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10
FOOD DAY At EXPO.

Special admission tickets " u be uset
Wednesday. September IL, at the expo
sition ia honor Of Food Products Day
Every person buying a ticket that day
" u be : ven II iree luncheon in the Food
Products Bulldog. and in addition
chance 70 Secure one OF the 1000 prizs.
of value of 81 900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10
MAY BE TOOTHLESS
Kicked by Mule, FiVe-Vesr-Old Is
Seriously Injured.

Seriously Injured.
Dover Del. Sept An accident
which befcl Robert Raughley. 5-year-
old son OF George Raughley. a
farmer living just north Of Do
vor. may deprive him OF his lower
set OF teeth for life Horses and
mules were being driven from one
field TO another. when the little fellow
came in too close contact with one
OF the mules. which reared up. and
kicking backward. struck young Raugh
ley I'm the face. knocking his fun set
OF lower teeth. with the membrane at
tachod. far back in the mouth. One
half Of the upper set also cut through
tho lip. causing the child to bleed pro
fuscly. While the attending physician
hopes 10 save the lower gums. he is
fearful of it. owing 70 the seriousness
OF the wound
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10

Ii Gov. Swanson acted unadvisedly
IN sending troops to Onancock. a.
Judge blackstone asserts. the latter
was guilty OF the same thing when
be criticised the Governor from the
bench.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10
ST0CKYARDS FOR RICHMOND

Lsgest EVceI Chicago And St. LOUIS, Is LsIni.
Ii is stated that the SIN 9TH Bros.
Mct;reaI McCler 'an Live Stock Com.
pany, Of Non ok, wi" abandon their
pie VI ~ that city and move To Richmond.
They propose to erect the larI est stock
yards the country. tn the possible
exception of those atChic. 'oPnd Stl.opis.
Blu 1Rs cove. x seven &C. - are to he
const. Icted on q site ready purchased.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10
NICE LITTLE FARM FOR SALE

As attorneys for the owner. we offer
Tor sale that nice little farm containing
OS acres, more or less situaten stafford
county: on the Telegraph road. ~ miles
from Falmouth For further informa-
ton, apply To
Chichester 4 Chichester
"us<f-im Attorneys.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10
BREAD. BREAD. BREAD.

Mothers Bread. Grandma's Bread. Rye
Bread. Graham Bread. Plain White
Bread, Cream Bread, Pullman Bread at
Brannan's. See our ad. else W here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10
RARE BARGAINS IN THOROUGH
BRED HORSES.

First class Brood-mares. Weanling and
iearhng Colts at bottom prices to
settle estate of X l.. Stevens, d-oeased
Apply to T. 5. Hunter, Loretto. Virginia
sep5l3t.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10
JUDGE SIMS A DELEGATE

Gov. Swanson has appointed Judge +
". Sine. OF Louisa. one 81 the delegate.
70 the National Tax Association at 20
2umbus.o Nov. l2th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10
Richmond Training School For nndereatners
ALICE y. PARKER Princinnl

ALlCE y. PARKER, Principal
Two years course in TrOelcl's theory
ana practice. Also third year course
Tor graduates. Special lectures: Drawing.
physical culture and singing. School re-
opens Oct LIST, 1907, at IL West Main
81 richmond, Va. wtOc1
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10

Mr.. Bryan says TAFT j. a post
poner. He is at least like his party
in that respect.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10
JAMESTOWN PIER OPENING

The great government pier at the expo.
sition viii be formally opened Saturday
Sept. Il.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10

remember this offer expires Saturday, Sept 18th nj
> p M and after that time the regular price will be
charged.
Come and see us, and hear the clearest talking ma
chine in the world.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10

trip :" Washing ton and talk NJ about style. and
prices VIII Tx" pi interest and in
""rdr"h" Here's Just hint oi the features
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10
American Bread and Baking Co., of Richmond, Va.

takers OF all varieties of High Grade Bread and bee
Columns that we are prepared to furnish from on
quantity, wholesale or retail A. b. e. Bread is OF
give absolute satisfaction in weight color and :
ltle, Graham, Plain White, Mothers Grandma
try ours.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-09-10

SiLkS-In new ard fancy weaves. plaids
ana checks, are desirable. but tafletas. in
plain colors and black lead al othersilk fal,-
rics in the race for favor. We are proud nj
our assortme OF tailetas.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-01-02
HEARST ACTS PROMPTLY
Accepts Offer of New Attorney General
Concerning a Rehearing.

ALBANY, N y, Jan, l.-William
Randolph Hearst was prompt in accept
ing the offer of the new Attorney-Gen-
eral William E. Jackson, to consider
an application for a rehearing of argu-
ments in Mr.. Hearst s petition for
leave to begin quo warranto proceed
ings to test the title of George B. Nc
Clellan TO the Office of Mayor Of New
York City on the basis of the Mayor
atty election of 1906.
Attorney General Jackson had just
assumed Office today when a represeun
tative of Mr., Hearst s counsel served
on him an application for reargument.
The Attorney General gave instructions
that copies of the papers be served on
the attorneys of Mayor Mcclellan. and
informed both parties that he would
give them hearing next Monday, Jam
nary
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-01-02
LA TOILETTE ACT INVALID
Fellow Servant Law Declared Uncon-
stitutional by Federal Judge.

Stitutlonal by tederal Judge.
MEMPHIS. Jan. 1-Judge Mccall of
the Federal court today declared that
the La Toilette fellow servant act was
unconstitutional.
Mrs Howard sued the railroad com
pany for damages because her husband
was killed while in the employ of the
defendant
John Mccall said in part:
81 am unable to bring my mind to
the conclusion that the liability of
common carrier or its employee for in
luries is Interstate commerce, or com
merce of any character within the
meaning of the commerce clause of the
constitution.
"My conclusion is that Congress is
not authorized under the commerce
clause Of the Constitution of the United
States to enact such legislation. for
the reason that the relation of inter
state common carriers, engaged in in
terstate trade or commerce To their
employees. and their liability 10 them
in damages for injuries sustained In
their employment as the result of the
negligence Of any of its officers. agents
or employees, or by reason of any de-
fects or lnsnllicicncy due 10 its negli
gence in its cars, engines. appliances,
machinery, track, roadbed, ways o."
works, is not commerce within the
meaning OF the constitution. But, If
ii were. the act does not undertake to
regulate this relation or liability, but
simply announces by an act of Con-
gress a new law limited To a special
class of those engaged in interstate
commerce -
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-01-02
EMPEROR RECEIVES
Ruler Of Germany Is Especially Cor
dial Toward Visiting Americans.

BERLIN, Jan. Emperor William
today received the ambassadors as
usual on New Years day Embassa-
dor Tower presented the congratula-
tions Of the President and the people
of the United States, TO which his Ma
jesty cordially replied
The Emperor a few days ago. in
presenting Mr.. Tower with a book
accompanied it with an exceedingly
kind personal letter, which concludes
with the expression of the hope that
the harmonious relations which had so
long existed between Germany and the
United States would continue for the
benefit Of mankind.
During the day the Emperor and EN-
press received numerous deputations,
according to traditional custom, among
them being the so-called "Hallorean
from the salt works in the neighbor
hood of Halle, who presented to his
Majesty one hundred sausages and a
pyramid of salt ornaments, with sew
eral dozen hard-boiled eggs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tower kept open house
and during the day received some hun
dreds of Americans
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-01-02
DENVER HEADQUARTERS
OF WESTERN UNION
One Thousand Offices Now Pre-
sided Over by Chief s. E.
Leonard.

DENVER, Jan. 1.-Denver today be-
came the headquarters of new divis
ION Of the Western Union Telegraph
company, with 1000 Offices and S. E.
Leonard at it's head.
This district will embrace ull indie
pendent offices heretofore in the Third
district, as follows:
In Colorado. Utah and New Mexico
and Cheyenne, Wyo., Amarillo and Ell
Paso, Tex Also the lines and offices
along the Colorado & Southern railroad,
Fort Worth & Denver City railroad,
Denver g. Rio Grande system, Union
Pacific, Denver TO Ogden; Atchison, To-
peka & Santa Fe, west Of and including
La Junta, and all other roads local to
that territory formerly in the Third
district
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-01-02
DENIES GRAFT|N IN
BUILDING CAPITOL
The Governor Of Pennsylvania
Makes Special Reference in
His Annual Message.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan 1.-The
General Assembly of Pennsylvania com"
menced al noon today. After the or"
ganization and the reading of Gov.
was taken until January a. The Re
publican party is in majority IN both
houses.
Gov Pennypacker in his message
deals with the controversy over the
decorations and furnishings of the new
State capitol The erection Of this
structure cost S4 100000, and the dec
orations and furnishings, $4,000. 900.
Charges of extravagance were made in
connection with expenditure Of the So
100000, and the matter was made an
issue in the last gubernatorial cam
paign. The money was largely eIpend
ed by the board of public grounds and
buildings. Of which the Governor by
virtue of his Office is member.
The Governor courts an inquiry and
requests the Legislature to investigate
the charges.
"In the completion Of the capitol, -
the Governor says, Fthe commonwealth
has accomplished a difficult and com
plicated task in a manner which will
reflect credit on her for ages to come. -
Continuing, he said in part;
No Burden on People
''The capitol is all paid for and has
been paid for out of revenues without
the imposition of burdens on the peo-
Pile Two alone of the railroads of the
commonwealth pay 10 her annually in
taxes S3,656,229, and since they are
largely owned in London and New
York, it is at least a partial truth that
the capitol is only n return to MS of
some Of the wealth derived by the
stranger from our own natural re-
sources Some of the most skilled arti-
sans and most capable artists now liv-
ing have devoted their efforts and tai
ents TO it's erection and ornamentation.
"No important work was ever
achieved on this earth, whether for the
betterment of human affairs, the en-
hancement of human interests, or the
elevation of human sentiment, without
an aftermath of query. criticism, dis
sent, objection and even hostility. The
industrious farmer plows his field for
next year s crop, while birds of ill-omen
sit along the fence and croak their dis
pleasure, The vapors from swampy
grounds often obscure for a time the
very moon in the heavens. It would
be too much to expect the capitol, beau
tiful in its proportions, adorned with
the wealth of the thought of all past
time, and builded for the centuries that
are to follow, to escape the whlmpers
of TODAY, and If it can not be denied
that the eyes of men tighten and that
their hearts warm as they view its woG-
drous success, at least il can be urged
that il has cost considerable sum OF
money. On this subject ] request and
advise that you make a thorough and
complete inquiry,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-01-02
DEPOSED APOSTLE VISITS
HIS HOME IN LOGAN
Matthias F, Cowley, Who Lived
His Religion, Makes a
Trip to Utah.
Special 70 The Tribune

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. Matthias r.
Cowley, deposed apostle of the Nor
mon church is IN Logan spending New
Years Apostle Cowley has business in
terests here, and ii is said is combining
business with pleasure. An effort was
made to secure an interview with the
deposed apostle, but this could not be
done. His friends have him in tow,
and it is. said he is not eager at the
present time to talk for the public ear.
MIR; Cowley is one of the two Mormon
apostles who last spring. at the annual
conference, il is alleged, was deposed
from the apostleate for having honored
the celestial law Of marriage in recent
years, the chief hierarch taking excep.
tion to thus in the interest of retaining
Apostle Reed Smoot in the United
States Senate.
It is alleged that Apostle Cowley
feels quite sore over his humiliation.
but does not wish at the present time
to air his grievance, being willing in
the interests of the kingdom of God TO
bear his martyrdom.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-01-02
EIGHT HURT IN WRECK
Severe Accident Occurs Forty Miles Out
OF Richmond, Ky.


LEXINGTON, Ky, Jan. Eight
people were seriously injured and
twenty-four others badly shaken up in
wreck on the Louisville & Atlantic
railroad. forty miles from Richmond,
Ky, today The most seriously injured
are:
ALBERT WILSON.
EDWARD and CLOHSEY WILSON.
sons of Albert Wilson.
The wife and child of Edward vii
SON
The above are all Of this city.
Three passengers whose names are
unknown.
The babv's hand was burned off com
pletely. Mrs. Wilson was burned Sc
verely about the body.
The wreck was caused by a broken
flange on the pony trucks of the en-
CINE. The engine and one coach Jump
ed the track. turning completely over.
The injured are at the Richmond hos
pital.