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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-04-04

ment of the plays by Miss Edith Ben
ford and DR.. Ashenhurst. After the
dramatic performance there was fine
lunch served by Miss Zeigler.
The programs follow:
Piano Standardization. Edith Ben
ford.
Vocal solo-Medley, d. H. Weiden-
saul
1.-THE FIVE GENT BARBER SHOP"
CAST.
Mr.. Bossum, Proprietor-Geo. De-
Trick.
Zackerius, head barber-C. E. Leidy.
Gustavius. 1st asst barber-R. A.
Ruch.
Reuben Jay, Customer. G. Robin
son.
Mary Ann Gilhooly, widow-D. J.
Fitzpatrick.
Datfy Bill, a tough customer-Leroy
X. Allen.
Mrs. Callahan, neighborly neigh
bor-G. H. Wohlfarth.
Lucullus Grow, A white washer
John Mcconnell
Policeman Tick, customer-H. S.
Greenough.
Customers, ]. W. Campbell, Hurley
Nagle, A. F. Sekulski, r. L. Rishel,
D. H. Weidensaul.
Clogg, G. E. Leidy and Arthur Dell.
JOINING THE KYE TYES. "
CAST.
Grand Master-Geo. DeTrick.
Joroloman and Skeesicks, cand didates
Leroy Allen and G. L. Leidy.
Brother High Mucky Doodle Dandy
j. Mcconnell
Surgeon Cut Him Up-H. S. Green
ough.
First Guide to the Rocky Wsy-G
Fl. Wohlfarth.
Second Guide to the Rocky Way
R. A. Ruch.
The Goat, by Strong Butter-J. G.
Robinson.
Members of the Order, Initiators,
Guides and Degree Givers-J. W.
Campbell, D. H. Weidensaul. D. j.
Fitzpatrick, Hurley Nagle. A F.
Sekulski, R. L. Rishel.
Trombone solo-Grand Fantasia, R.
A. Ruch.
AMUSING THE BABY"
CAST.
George Henpeck, muchly married
man-G. H. Wolhfarth.
Willie Rounder, Georges bachelor
friend-J. @. Robinson
The Baby.
Violin solo-Serenade, NJ p Arm,
helm.
"a TRAMP AMONG CRANKS. "
CAST.
Ebenezer Fishcake, a gentleman OF
leisure, born tired-C. E. Leidy.
Chsuncy Vigilent, owner of the ho-
tel-.Leroy X. Allen.
Keely Van Kute, guest-D. J. Fitz
patrick.
Old Aunty Simpson, busy body
H. S. Greenough.
Professor Radium a guest. @.
Robinson.
Nurse, an old maid-D. H. Weiden-
saul
Delirious Delilah, royal flush lady
g. H. Wohlfarth.
Ajax Vacuum, studying perpetual mo
tion-John Mcconnell.
Male quartette-Song of the Sea, j.
W. Campbell, R. L. Rishel. d. H.
Weidensaul, R. A. Ruch.
THE MATRIMONIAL AGENCY. .
CAST.
John Jointhem, the AGENT. G.
Robinson.
Cupid and Palpitate, His Office
clerks-John Mcconnell and A. F.
Sekulski.
Louisa fearful, widow-G. H
Wohlfarth.
Reggie Redapple, a dude-R. A
Ruch.
Peter Pegleg, a soldier-Geo. De
Trick.
Susie Anxious, looking for husband
ID. H. Weidensaul
Mrs. Anxious, her mother-R. l.
Rishel
Lady Tennessy-H. 5. Greenough.
Miss Wantahusband-D. ]. Fltz
patrick.
Miss Tr yinghard-C. E. Leidy.
NJ iss Mustwed-Hurley Nagle.
Miss Who ll-have-me j. W
G ampbell.
NJ IFS Daisy White-Leroy K. Allen
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-04-04

SILSu UOIlISS. Uu may
have a sample bottle of
this wonderful new dis
covery and a book that
tells all about it, both
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-04-04
"AMUSING THE BABY.

George Henpeck, muchly married
man-G. H. Wolhfarth.
Willie Rounder, Georges bachelor
friend-J. G. Robinson.
The Baby.
Violin solo-Serenade, NJ p Arm
helm.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11
SUES FOR ESTATE
AFTER LOVER DIES

10 the case OF Miss Lille b. Jefires
against the estate of the late Thomas
T. Carter. tried in the circuit court Of
Prince William, the jury awarded u
verdict In favor of the plaintiff
4 motion was made To set aside the
verdict and argument will be heard in
vacation
Miss J,firies was suing the Carter o.
tate for the purpose OF retaining pos
session Of "ldylwilde" farm near Gaines.
vile Prince William county. which she
alleged in her will WAS purchased for her
by Carter aud herself, placed ia posses
sion Of same, a. consi lerati,n OF her
promise 10 marry him
The marriage, which was to have
taken place the latter part ot April.
1906. failed Of contamination through
the sudden death Of Mr. Carter IA lew
weeks prior
Miss Jeiiries. who il q petite blrnet'e
OF prepOssessing appearance. i "A cousin
OF James Jeffrie-, former common
wealth's attorney for Fauqler county,
and daughter Of George W. Jeifrie-.
formerly of Fauquier, now of Prince
William.
The late Thomas T. Carter was the
originator and owner of the Carter's ink
formula and ha1 accumulated consider
able wealth
The plaintiff was represented by John
C.. Cuttings and Douglass Mackall, of
Alexandria, aud Thomas H. Lion, of
Manassas.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11
FAUQUIER
Fire Accident Personals.

Bristersburg. Va. April > 1907.
We are glad TO have our pastor, Rev
Homer Welch. returned to us by the con
ference Mt Staunton.
MIR. Thomas LOmaX has had phone
put in his dwelling
Mr.. Alex Thompson set fire To some
brush in field he WAS blowing The
fire got beyoud control and burnt the
tenant house on bis place with the
majority of its contents
Mr. j. II. George had the misfortune
To stick "a brier in one Of his eyes some
time ago The eye continued II get
worse and h, has been to Washington
TO have it treated by asppcialist
Mr. John Payne spent the Easter h Iii
days with hi- parents near Elk Run.
Miss Florence Bird spent Easter with
her parents at this place.
Miss Maud Helm is quite sick at her
home near Elk Run
Mrs Charles Bird spent several days of
last week with her Gaughter All friends
in Washington.
Miss Mary Payne has returned from II
visit To friends in Richmond
Miss Huddleson spent Easter with ber
parents near WarrentOn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11
Terms-$l5.00 The Season.
Address,
BosCObelStOCkFarm
Fredericksburg, Va.
CILBERT'S THREE RS.
Responsible Reliable
Reasonable.

Clothes MUST be made to order to be
correct. Order your clothes by mail II 1t
is not convenient for you TO visit my es-
tabishment in Washington. My Gus
toners are not confined exclusively to
this city; a great many OF them are scat
tered throughout the U. 5.
am RESPONSIBLE for every gar
ment made in my establishment, there
fore, it is to my interest to have them
correct in every detail
use RELIABLE fabrics In up-to-date
patterns, and make them into garments
that arec0rrect in style, perfect In fit and
REASONABLE in price.
Spring and Summer Styles are now
ready. Write for samples, style booklet,
and directions for measuring. They are
yours for the asking
T. L. GILBERT,
Importer and Tailor, SlS + St., n. w.,
Washington, ID. G. l4m3m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11
In Time Of Peace.

In the first months Of the Russia-Japan
war we had "a striking example OF the
necessity for preparation and the early
advantage of those who, so to speak,
have shingled their roofs in dry
weather. The virtue Of preparation
has made history and given toe US our
greatest men. The Individuals well az
the nation should be prepared for any
emergency. Areyo prepared to SUCCESS
fully combat the first cold you take2 4
cold can be cured much more quickly
when treated ~ soon as it has been con-
tracted and before it has become settled
in the system. Chamberlan's Cough
Remedy is famous for its cures OF colds
and it should I've kept at hand ready for
instant use. For sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis
Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11
DEFENDS HIS BROTHERS
French Shother Tells Hotel Guests Further G-
psssIons About Case Would Cause Trouble.

Seated at table in the dining room in
the Prince William hotel at Manassas
Saturday afternoon were II. i. Lynn,
president; Westwood Hutchison. cashier,
and c. A. Hieneken and +. b. Putnam,
directors of the Manassas National Bank.
At another table sat Professor W. W.
Briggs and Nathan Tucker.
Seated by himself at another table was
q. French Strother, of Welch, " Va
4 conversation arose at the first table
a. To the danger oi Incorporating IN the
statutes OF ths State the sO-called un-
written law. which has been discussed
throughout the country.
This discussion brought about "A reirr-
cuce to the Strother- Bywalers case at
Culpeper. which drew from Mr.. Hieneken
in expression OF opposition that the
Strother brothers. charged with the muir
der of Bywaters, should have been pun
ished.
No sooner had this opinion been e1-
pressed than NJ Strother arose from his
seat aud went out into the corridor and
through the open door of the dining hall.
Mr. Tucker saw him take from hand
bag revolver and place 1t in his hip
pocket.
Upon re-entering the dining hall. he
walked up to the table at which Mr.
Hieneken and his friends were seated.
and said: Gentlemen, | am brother OF
the StrOther boys, and heard your ex-
preston Of opinion few moments ago.
which was very unpleasant to me, and !
want to say that If there should be any
further expressions OF opinion along that
line, there will likely be- trouble"
Mr.. Hieneken remarked that they were
discussing "A public question aud intended
no insult whatever TO Mr.. StrOther, ~
neither himself nor his friends wee
aware of his presence, and so the incident
closed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11

State Of Ohio, City Of Toledo, Lucas
County, as
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
il senior partner OF the firm OF +. j..
Cheney & Co, doing business in the City
of Toledo, County and States Aforesaid,
and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure
FRANK J. CHENEY
Sworn TO before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day OF December,
A. ID. 1856.
(Seal.) A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure il taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o..
Sold by all Druggists, 70.
Take Halls Family Pills for cOnstipa-
finn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
A In the Clerks Office OF the Circuit
OCourt Of the county OF Caroline on
the ID day of April, 1907.
Patsy Gouldin and James Gouldin her
husband, plaintiffs, vs.. Sallie johnson,
Adolphus Johnson, Butler Johnson, Ju-
lian johnson. T. l. Gaines, Brice Beasey,
Salie Rich. Charles Rich, Lulie Whitlock,
Henry W. Whitlock, Leila Johnson, Hen
ry johnson, William Beasley, Murrell
Beasley, Musco illiams, Henry Will
liams. Ernest Williams, Lizzie Catlett,
Len Catett. Annie Williams, F +. Parker,
Awhile Parker, Philip Parker, Leila
Johnson, Louisa johnson, Addie John
son, Julian johnson. Susan Johnson,
Florence johnson. Jane Johnson, Matte
Johnson and Salle Gaines, Minnie Gaines,
Carrie Gaines, Hartwell Parker, Sanford
Parker. John Parker, Salle johnson,
Dan Johnson, Hansy Johnson and ten
unknown children OF Louisa Johnson;
the last nine named being the known in
fants of the heirs of Simon Johnson, de-
ceased. and the ten unknown children u
Louisa Johnson, some OF whom may be
Infants, and any other unknown heirs
OF Simon Johnson, deceased, defendants.
The object OF this suit is to partition, or
sell aud divide proceeds arising from the
sale OF about "a acres OF land lying and
being in Caroline county, near Central
Point. Va, in Bowling Green Magisterial
District, among the cOmplainants and
heirs OF Simon Johnson, deceased. And
an affidavit having been made and filed
that the defendants, Brice Beasley, Sallie
Rich, Charles Rich. Lulie Whitlock, Hen
ry W. Whitlock, Leila Johnson. Henry
Johnson. William Beasley, f. h. Parker,
Hartwell Parker, Sanford Parker and
John Parker and the unknown children
of Louisa Johnson and any other I'M
! known heir or heirs of Simon Johnson,
DECEASED. are not residents OF the State
of Virginia, it is ordered that they doep-
oear here within fifteen days after due
publication hereof, and do what may be
necessary to protect their interest in tins
suit. And il is further ordered that a
copy hereof be published once week for
four successive eeks in The Free Lance, "a
newspaper published in Fredericksburg,
Va, and that a copy be posted at the
front door OF the courthouse OF this
county ON the 18th day OF April, that be-
ing the next succeeding rule day alter
this order was entered.
A copy-Teste:
l.. K. Coghill, Clerk,
ByT. G. Valentine, Deputy Clerk.
Chandler x Chandler and ID. b. Power'
Jr..p.q. a4w4V
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11
CASES IN FEDERAL COURT

The cases OF Clara Rose and Annie
Maud Young, of this city, charged with
sending obscene literature through the
mail, came up before Judge Weddill In
the United States Court for the Eastern
District OF Virginia Monday. The case
against Clara Rose was frat called, and
after the evidence Of two witnesses coun-
sci for defendant objected to introduction
of certain writings by the government,
which motion was SUSTAINED, and upon
motion of the defendants counsel the
court directed the jury to return a YER
dict OF not guilty, which was done. Mr.
VIM. X. Goolrick represented the de-
fendant. In the case of Annie Maud
Young the district attorney entered a
mol pros. Mr. W. D. Carter represented
the defendant.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11
VA. DELEGATION FOR ROOSEVELT 7

II reports are true President Roosevelt
will get the Virginia delegation To the
next Republican convention II he wants
it. As the story goes, Slemp aud hi-
friends are laying wires for the control
of the convention, which will meet next
summer TO elect delegates To the National
Convention. Representative Slemp thinks
that the name OF Roosevelt is one 10
charm the Republicans Of Virginia with,
and he has expressed preference Tor
him for third term. Ii Slemp and his
friends can control the delegation
through the magic power OF the name OF
Roosevelt, they can then. in the conven-
ton, when that gentleman declines to
have a nomination thrust upon him, 60
TO whomsoever they will for second
choice. And that is the chance they are
looking for They can cast their lot
with the fellow who is going to win, and
thereby maintain a secure seat in the
patronage band wagon.
Mr.. Shaw will probably not get sin
gle delegate from Virginia for all the
arduous work and ardent woOng he has
done in Virginia in that behalf.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11
EIGHTH DISTRICT OFFICE HOLDERS

Col. s. NJ. Newhouse, of Culpeper, say =
the Virginia Federal ofiice-holding con-
tingent just across the river from tn
national capital shortened the lives oi
the last four Congressman from the
Eighth district with their persistent
requests for promotions, etc, and added
that they would probably have killed
that gallant old hero of Balls Bluff
Gen. Eppa Hunton, if he had not left the
district.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11
For Over Sixty Ysars

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, softens the gu ms,
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by Druggists IN
every part OF the world. Twenty
1--we cents a bottle. Be sure and ask
for MRS. Winslow's eoothinf
5vrup." and take M o+her
Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs
Act. June 30th, 1906. Serial Number
1898.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11
Group.

Areliable medicine and one that should
always be kept in the home for immedi-
ate use is Chamberlain 8. Cough Remedy.
IL will prevent the attack il given as
soon "a the child becomes hoarse, or even
after the croupy cough appears. For
sale By N. N. Lewis Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11
w. s. EMBREY

(Successor to Embrey & Berryman.l
Dealer in Railroad Cross Ties, Cedar
Posts, Spokes and Hoops. Keeps
constantly on hand large supply OF
Baled Hay and Mill Feed. ONCE near
Railroad Depot, Fredericksburg, We.
Also Agent for Page Wire Fence &c.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11

Hanover School has raised $3050 for
the famine suffers in China, which sum
will be promptly remitted through DR..
Jas. p. Smith. of Richmond. The chill
dren showed great zest and eagerness In
making the money themselves. Ali honor
to the teachers OF Hanover School, who
are helping TO develop the hearts as well
as the minds OF their pupils.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11

Does Coffee disagree with you? Prob
ably it doesl Then try DR.. Shoop's
Health Coffee. Health COffes' is a
clever combination of parched cereals
and nuts. Not grain Of real Coffee,
remember, in Dr. Shoop's Health Coffee
vet its flavor and taste matches closely
old Java and Mocha Coffee II your
stomach. heart or kidneys can't stand
Coffee drinking, try Health Coffee. 1t Is
wholesome, nourishinR, and satisfying
It's nice even for the youngest child.
So d by W. i. Brannan.
Hope makes hopeless fools OF some
neOnle
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11
QUORUM.
This grandly bred young horse will
make the season OF 1907 at
Boscobel Stock Farm
in the county OF Stafford, about four
miles from Fredericksburg, Va.

miles from Fredericksburg, Va.
He is half brother to Tommy Atkins,
Trumpet, Maxine Gomez, Trogan,
David II aud the great colt ElectioDeer,
winner OF tho $500 Futurity OF 1906.
Quorum and his half brothers have won
upward OF 100000 on the turf.
Quesal, his dam, il ranked among the
great Brood Mares of America.
Sire-Dr. McBryde, he by Imp. Galore,
be by Galopin, winner OF the English
Derby, and sire OF the great st. Simon.
1st. Dam-Quesal. by Himyar. 2nd.
Queen Ban, by Imp. King Ban. 3rd.
War Reel by War Dance.
Quorum is a stoutly made young stall
lion. dark bay with black points, stand
ing over 151 hands and weighing about
|. 100 lbs. He is a powerfully built
horse Of great bone and substance and
has u beautiful head and neck. He comes
OF a family of large, big-boned horses
and should transmit these qualities to
biz get
This is "a most desirable horse TO breed
to. and il an exceptional opportunity
for she breeders OF this section OF Vir-
ginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11

Cut this out aud take it to NJ. NJ.
Lewis Drug Store and get free sample
of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. For bilousness and constipa
ton they are unequaled. They improve
the appetite, strengthen the digestion
and regulate the liver and bowels.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11

"Preventics" will promptly check a
cold or the Grippe when taken early or
at the "sneeze stage" Preventics cure
seated colds as well. Preyentics are little
candy cold cure tablets, and DR.. Shoop,
Racine, Wis, will. gladly mail you
samples and a book on Colds free, il you
will write him The samples prove their
merit. Check early Colds with Preyentics
and stop Pnemonia. Sold in DC and Doe
boxes by Goolrick's Modern Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11
BRYAN TO SPEAK AT UNIVERSITY

1t is announced that Hon.W j. Bryan.
of Nebraska, will deliver an address to
the students of the University OF Virginia
on Founders Day, April 18th, at 3 Pm
His subject sill be, Thomas Jefferson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11

$50 acres, in trust to ,,cure Samuel l..
Pitts 3, 265.O4
Release from II R Pollard, ,Jr., trus-
tee, releases to K. W. Avis a lot Of land
near COrbin's Z. 0.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11

For CatarrA let me send you free, just
20 prove merit, Trial size Box OF DR..
Shoop's Catarlh Remedy. 1t is snow
white, creamy. healing antiseptic balm
that gives instant relief to Catarrh ofthe
nose and throat. Make the free test and
see. Address DR.. ShoOp, Racine, Wis.
Large jar= 80 cents. Sold by Goolrick =
Modern Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11
JUDICIAL SALE
OF VALUABLE
Orange County Farm
with magnificent original
growth timber thereon.

Az special commissioner Of the Circuit
court of Orange county, Va, in the
chancery cause OF j. Clinton Graves et
al W. Water Il. Graves, by direction OF
decree therein OF date March 25fh, 1907,
will offer for sale, at public auction, on
the premises, subject to confirmation OF
the court, on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11
Monday, April 90, 1907,

at II o'clock. midday, the following real
estate: That magnificent farm known
a. Spring Forest home place OF Lewis
Graves. deceased. lately owned by
Thomas l.. Graves and j. Clinton Graves,
abost 573t acres of land, sit
uate in Orange county. Va, adjoining
the lands Of ID. NJ. Frazer, Crenshaw and
Others. Upon this land there is large
quantity OF fine oak and pine timber OF
original growth. improvements consist
of large, comfortable, two-story frame
dwelling, and all necessary outbuildings
usually found upon such farms
Terms-Half cash, balance in twelve
months. or all cash at option OF pur-
chaser, deferred payment To bear inter
est from date OF sale and secured by re-
tention OF title till whole purchase money
is paid.
Lee j. Graves.
Special Commissioner,
Spotsylvania, Va.
j. Clinton Graves ct ais, plaintiffs, VS..
Walter K. Graves. defendant.
In the Clerk s office Of the Circuit court
OF Orange county, Va. !, c. W. Wool
folk, clerk of the said court, do hereby
certify that the bond required OF Lee j.
Graves, special commissioner, by decree
OF March 2jth, 1907, in said cause, has
been duly executed. Given under my
hand as clerk OF the said court March
25th, 1907.
e. W. Voolfolk, Clerk.
NOTICE.
At same time and place as above the
following personal property will be sold
for cash to the highest bidder: FOnr
good work mules, \ COWS, 6 calves, %
hogs,1 wagon single turn plows,3 3 dou-
BILE shovel plows, ? 2-horse plows, 2 har-
rows, cider mill, l wheat drill, | Me.
Cormick mower in good repair, lot OF
wagon and plow harness, lot OF forks,
hoes, etc.
Lee J. Graves,
Attorney for J. Clinton Graves,
And Stanley II. Graves,
Executor of Thomas E. Graves, decd.
m2Sw4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11

A wise man never boasts of his wis
dom. He wouldn't he wise il he did.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11
Indigestion

Stomach trouble is but symptom Of and not
In itself true disease. We think of Dyspepsia,
Heartburn. and Indigestion as real diseases. yet
they are symptoms only of certain specific
Nerve sickness-nothing else.
Il was this fact that first correctly led DR.. Shoop
In the creation Of that now very popular Stomach
Remedy-Dr. Shops Restorative Going direct
10 the stomach nerves. alone brought that success
out that original and highly vital principle. no
such lasting accomplishments were ever 10 be had
For stomach distress. bloating. biliousness. bad
Restoratve-Tabets or Liquid-and see for your
self what 1t can and win do. We sell and cheer
fully recommend
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-11
PUPILS HELP FAMINE SUFFERERS
PRICE, 3 CENTS

BOWL aAklno eowoEa CO.. NEW YORK
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1907-01-24

What can be more mrth provoking
than the naive simplicity with which
u pompous critic, who prides himself
on his lynx eyed acuteness. will some
times walk into trap that has been
set for him? When Alexander Pope
was translatlng Homer he read by re-
quest several books Of the "Iliad'' to
Lord Halifax, whom he characterizes
as literary coxcom5, at his house
During the reading his lordship sew
eral times stopped the poet and stlg-
gested that certain passages might be
improved. Perplexed and irritated by
the advice, the poet withdrew with
Garth, who laughed heartily at the In
cident, and told him to leave the verses
just as they were, to call on Halifax
month later, thank him for his crit
iclsms and then read again the verses
to him unaltered. Pope followed this
advice, saying to Halifax that he hoped
his lordship would now find his objec-
tions removed, upon which Halifax, de-
lighted, cried out: AYE, now they are
perfectly right. Nothing can be better"
William Mathews in Success Maga-
zine.