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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-09
church Mako strike bal on.

Butler. Pa, April no services
could be held in the Reformed church
at Petersville because the congrega-
ton struck an oil gusher Saturday
night on the church lot. fifty feet from
the building. The strike is a godsend
to the struggling congregation. which
is in debt and owes its pastor back
salary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-09
coulan't c. Salary. CLOSED pos.otace.

Macon Ca April -Statesboro. a
town Of 5000 Inhabitants has been
without postal service since Thursday
night Chief Clerk Oelcsby and Assist.
ant Clerk WrodrGm. who had the keys
70 the Office and safe. said they hal
received 40 salary for two months. and
when Postmaster Rigoon failed 20 pay
them Friday refused TO open the Office
or turn over the keys 10 any one cN-
cept government Inspector.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-09
Baby Finds pistol; Blows On. An

T'SeoI' BLOWS OUT An Eye
Atlantic City, n. j.. April 6.-Three
yeaT-old Margaret Suttz found her
older brothers revolver lying in an
open drawer in their home on lower
Atlantic avenue. The child pulled the
trigger OF the gun and the contents OF
blank cartridge, left in the chamber
since New Year, blew out one of her
eyes and burned her face in a terrible
manner. Hospital surgeons hope to
save the child's life. but her condition
Is seriouS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-09

Chicago. April 6.-J A. Hossack. 4
banker of Odell. III jumped from the
eighth floor OF the Auditorium annex
lie was instantly KILLED. The window
from which he leaped opens on a
court and many guests OF the hotel
saw the suicide. The act is thought
to have been the result Of insanity.
as Hossack has been in III health Of
late
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-09
Mrs. nav sizes pivorce Suit.

New York. April Counsel FOR
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw fled in the SUI
preme court the suit for annulment OF
her marriage with Harry Kendall
Thaw- The annulment is asked on
tie ground thar Thaw was insane at
the time. Of the marriage. Papers Ia
the proceedings were served on Thaw
several weeks ago.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-09

Winsted. Conn. April :. - Heury
Stacker started 10 run from a yes
taurant when a contractor brought in
ten sticks of dynamite and somebody
remarked 'let IF one OF them should
fail everybody would be blown into
atoms. Someone in the party throw a
heavy icepick 20 the floor under Stack
er's feet and he tainted. When he re-
covered his hair had turned gray from
fright
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-09
Wen His Bet. b., It May Cos. His LIE

Dunkirb. y. Y. April 6-John Kret.
ger. Hungarian. bet $40 with a Eel
low countryman that he could remain
out Of doors entirely naked for thirty
minutes without experiencing any III
effects. He won the wager. but the
next day he was seized with a severe
attack OF pneumonia Physicians say
that his condition is so critical that he
may not recover.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-09

Denver Colo. April William J
Bryan win not attend the Democratic
national convention according to a
statement he gave out. Mr.. Bryan lee.
turet IN Colorado Springs. but except
10 prophcsy a Democratic victory he
declined 10 talk politics
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-09

Nontclair. y. j. April a shock
he received six years ago when a dis
missed policeman threatened 20 blow
his brains out FOR testifying against
him caused the death o. Dr Joseph
oConneN. former Brooklyn police
surgeon Or O'Connoll AZ the time
seized the pistol the ex-policeman
pressed to his head and held him until
help arrived He had been an invalid
ever since.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-09

San Francisco. April a wireless
message saws that The torpedo hotilla
has arrived az Masialena bay a day
sooner than expected. The battleships
arc putting on fresh coats Of white
paint preparatory 20 their cruise M
the coast
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-09
Hammerlino Accents

Wilkes Barre. Pa. April s.-Louh
y. Hammerling. OF this city who was
appointed a few days ago as a mem
Der OF the commission 20 Investigate
the labor conditions in the Panama
Tanal district. decided TO accept. and
has so notified President Roosevelt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-09
Quarantine AGAINST Cuba

Washington. April T. The marine
hospital and public health service is
sued an order establishing a quaran-
tine against Cuba. with the exception
of the metropolitan district OF Havana.
which includes Havana. Marianao and
Camp Columbia
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-09
President Diaz III

Mexico City. April 7.-President
Diaz has been suffering several DAYS
with a throat affection. II Is stated
that In other respects his general
health is good
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-09

A woman's sweetness and gentleness
are her greatest charms and her
strongest weapons To lie hard and
bitter and cynical is 10 lose all lovable
ucss.-Home Chat
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-09
HOX,s THIs2

We ofier One Hundred Dollars Reward
Tor any case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
r. J. CHENEY x Co TOLEDO, o
We, the undersigned. have known r.
J. Cheney for the last Is years, and b.
heve him perfectly honorable IN all bust
Dess transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by his
firm.
WALDiNG, KINNAN 4 MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, .
Halls Catarrh Cureis taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu--
cous surfaces OF the system. Testimoni-
ais sent Tree, Price 10 cents per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
tion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-09
lob PRINTING

We print everything from a book to
q visiting card on the power presses OF
fhe Free Lance. Send us your orders.
The Fres Lancs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-09
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railway
Company, Rappahannock River Line
oho1,rI ia,

Company, Rappahannock River Line.
Schedule in Effect March %, 1908.
BALTIMORE TAPPAHANNoCK FREpERIcKsRrRG
Baltimore permitting
Tuesday Thursday Nor
stone nsoD Weems Mientek Merry
Wexford Tappahannok
fieedstown Saunders Mnont Gienlsw
Mount, Hop Yard. RatciHe,
Steamer Will
Leedstown
BALTIMORE TAPPAaANNOsk
Leave Baltimore permitting
Menbeck.
sharp 'Tappahsnnoek vnzB
TAPPAHANNOCK NORFOLK
Iapphannock weather permitting
lord Ware Bowler sharp Bay
ma Burton Bnan Mhsnbek Merry Point
White Stone Mil Creek. North land
Returning permitting
Tor Iappaannock stopping landings
Moran and Bay Port stopping Bowler Wexford
Baltimore Tuesdays Freight will
sailing
FREDERICKSBURG TAPPAHANNOCK R,TT1NoRr
Tuesday
Royal Grenaw, Without Saunders
ned MAYORS Hole $50 a. Tappahauuok
sharp 5O Bay Port Wheaton Water
m S9an Nnteek Merry Point 2s
White Stone, Mil
TAPPAHANNOCK
Leave Tappahannock permitting Tbuav
10 Thursday viii
This
the
tse
any consequences sridng
Freight received al Baltimore p usailn da
W. d. Scott, Agent fredericksburg. Va
Gen. Nan 7 MURDOCH 4
Baltimore. March,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-02-22
locust Club Notes.

On Friday evening, February
14th, the Locust club held their
annual banquet at the pleasant
home of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. l.. Hard
man.
The ladies of the club enter
tanned their husbands on this Oc-
caSion in a most royal manner
1t being ST. Valentines evening
the house was prettily decorated
with hearts and other appropriate
devices. The place cards were
dainty heart creations done in
water color; the souvenirs were
also heart shaped valentines.
A most sumptious banquet
was served in the dining room,
and the ladies seemingly wed
with each other in furnishing an
elegant repast. 1t is doubtless
unnecessary to say that the gen.
tlemen did not in any way slight
the festive board. Mrs. Blair
was toast mistress of the occasion
and the witty toasts and re
SponSeS caused much amuSe
ment.
Piano solos by Mrs. Basil Rolo
son and Miss Stella Blair added
to the enjoyment of the evening
The evening was spent. in
games and other amusements
until quite a late hour, when the
guests departed each voting the
banquet a decided success ir
every way.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-02-22
Pastor EIwood OF Leavenworrh.

In very quiet and unoStenta-
tious manner Rev. r. A. Elwood,
of the First Presbyterian church
of Leavenworth, has come among
the people of Wa-Keeney to earn
estly and forcibly present many
practical subjects that are of
vital interest and Importance to
US all. To inspire by presenting
truth clearly is a gift which Mr.
ElwOod possesses. He is man
who loves to study, not only
books. but human nature as
well. He has cultivated insight
into truth and character and is
especially happy in the -illustra-
tlonS he uses to enforce a point in
argument. He is not a sophist;
he invites his hearers to use
their own common sense in
Judging whether his argument
be sound or not.
Last Wednesday morning he
talked for an hour to the pupils
of the high school, and by their
unanimous vote of appreciation
they signified how truly he had
entered into the spirit of their
work. Consequently they were
the more ready to consider well
the ideals which he presented.
This past week in the Presbyter-
ian church he has delivered SER
mons both in the afternoon and
evening. On Sunday afternoon
he spoke to the men of the COM
munity under the auspices of
the Mems Brotherhood All of
these meetings have been made
more helpful by the cooperation
of the members of the other
congregations of the town.
Mr. Elwood is active and ener-
getic in his work-a good ex-
ample of one of the stories he
tells: The Englishman on go
ing to church says, AS it was in
the beginning, is now, and ever
shall be- and sits down; the
American, on the other hand,
says, AS it was in the beginning,
is now-but by gum it has to
stop right here, I shall have a
voice in the future Those who
have heard his talks are glad to
have been aroused from the mar
row, cramped existence which
we are prone to lead, and to have
renewed the vision of the broad,
glorious lives we might lead.
Mr.. Elwood is an old classmate
of j. G. Everett, the Presbytef-
ian pastor here.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-02-22
PUBLIC SALE,

will sell at public auction at
my residence in the southeast
part of Wa-Keeney, on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY %, 1908,
commencing at l O'Clock p. m,
the following described property,
to-Wit:
One good driving horse. also
broke to ride 1 first-class milk
COW. 1 good buggy. 2 sets of
single harness. 2 tables. range
nearly new. Topsy heater. 4
sewing machine. Half dozen new
chairs, z old chairs, 1 rocker. 1
wheelbarrow z dozen chickens.
loads of cobs and / ton of coal.
/ IL tons of hay. About Is
bushels of Early Ohio seed pota-
toes, and many other articles too
numerous to mention.
TERMS All sums of SO and
under cash; all sums over SO a
credit will be given until October
1st, if not paid then to draw 10
per cent interest from date of
sale; ) per cent discount for
cash.
Mrs. CHRIST WOLFF.
N. W. MASON, Auctioneer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-02-22
Notice to Republicans.

The Republican Central Com
mittee OF Trego county is hereby
called to meet at the court house
IN Wa-Keeney IT 2 p IN. Satur-
day. February 29th, for the pur-
pose of eiectine four delegates to
the state convention at Topeka,
which viii select four delegates
at large to the National Republi-
can Convention. And for the
purpose of electing four dele
gates to the district convention
at Osborne March Goth, which
will select two delegates to the
national convention. All Repub-
licans of Trego county, who care
to do SO, are hereby cordially in
vited to meet with the central
committee and participate in the
election of these delegates and
members of the committee will
please extend this invitation to
all Republicans in their respec-
tive townships.
L. G.. GLEASON.
A. S. PEACOCK, Chairman.
Secretary.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-02-22
. More11-Hinkle.

It affords us much pleasure to
announce the marriage of Mr.
Louis MOrell and Mrs Edna
Hinkle, which occurred last Sun
day at the comfortable home of
the groom two miles north vest
of town. The ceremony was per
formed by Probate Judge A. s.
Peacock in the presence of a mum
Der of friends including Gilbert
Morell, the groom s nephew, Mr..
and Mrs. Sam Parks and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. E. Jones and
Mrs. A. S. Peacock, after which
all sat down to a bountiful dinner
prepared for the occasion. World
joins host of friends in hearty
congratulations
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-02-22

stranger and, who, through this
movement finds home, has re
ceived a blessing grander than
can come from any or all other
kinds of charity. To a child
that is motherleSS and fatherleSS
the gracious gift of kind and
good home is greater boon than
any other gift that can be made.
We learn to do by doing and
likewise we learn to feel by feel
ing, and those feelings which
kind from barbariSm to civiliZa
ton and finally from civilization
to enlightenment can be raised
only under the genial warmth of
the domestic hearth, aided by a
maternal nurture.
On the other hand the influ-
ence of child upon childless
home is potent factor not alone
upon that family as individuals
but also upon them as citizens
and through them upon our
whole program of social develop
ment. Psychologically, it is a
fact that the safest and best in
stincts and safest motives of
mankind are called into action
by rearing child. No woman
can be truly happy or have her
great womanly nature fully open
ed to the sunshine of life until
she has by the light of her love
lead a child through it's forma-
Tho ho1inCf
in home is a child that is loved,
and to it's plant mind, good
breeding and rational rearing is
the very best part of it's educa-
tion for practical life. Naught
else can make the untitled heart
of an empty home overflow so
freely as the performance of that
most fundamental and natural of
| human function rearing OF
child In the life Of a child
nothing, else, absolutely nothing
else, can take the place of q
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-02-22
The Homeless Child and GhiidIess Home
Movement.

The bringing together of the
homeless child and the childless
home, under the selective super
vision of an organization devoted
to that work, is most noble and
wise undertaking and is the acme
of the very best form of charity
and philanthropy. The very best
of the influences arising out of
and constituting our civilization
are mainly centered in the home,
and therefore the homeless child
who escapes the calamity of hav
ing its incipient feelings and
generous motives chilled by the
glacial atmosphere of the aver
age asylum and the irresponsible
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-02-22

home, and nothing else in thu.
life of an adult can take the placR+:
of child. By the very nature
of the mind the child learns
most by imitation, and it issby
initiating the habits of its eEderS
and the mental attitudes of ftss
associates that it learns its most
effective and enduring lessons
Not to take a part in this ga-sA6
natural work is to miss onaaof
lifes opportunities and to- feave a.
permanent vacancy not only In
our social relations but. more, es-e-
pecially in the heart, and if this
vacancy is not filed it will be-
come the breeding place fox--
dragons and other things unnat-
ural.
In the future there VIII bes,
fewer of these chasmS in human
lives than there have been in thE-r
past because this new movement.
is bridge, safe and carefully
guarded bridge from the hanna
less to the childless, whereby
they may meet, and by strange
magic the two vacancies shall be-
come fullness. BY Elmer
| Gates in American Motherhood
This great work is carried olaa
in this state by the Kansas ChA :
dren's Home Society with head
quarters at Topeka. Fl. A. Joness
of Salina, representing the weF8-
for this part of thestate wiHbe in
Trego county the first two weeks
in March. He will be glad tSnsi
call and talk personally with.
those who are thinkingof TAX
ing a child to raise. Write for
an application blank now.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-02-22

For Sale = New cottage Ira
northwest part of town, two lots
hen and coal house, cave and good
cistern, fruit trees, grape vines
and shade trees. Price $780, Ih,
will pay yon to call and see me at
Hardman Lumber Co.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-02-22
Farm Machinery: Hodge header and two boxes.

O ound h;ad over $ h
given tho paid
w. Nf;
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-02-22
Wanted-ImmediateIY

Several quarters of raw and i'm
proved land. r. III. BURNS
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-02-22

Tuesday. February IS, 1908,
described
commencing at 10 O'Clock a. M, the following de-


Consist f span o fine
ddwdght bay gadmg
I coming
Head Cattle
rake
b heght o bt5 lbs dozen gdc
fine h derangene nw 1gh h@ @ WASHER and lin
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fine black 2-year-old milch COW,

Head OF Cdt16
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The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
ROBSON PLEADS FOR WARsHIPs.
National Defense Is Precarious, He
 Declares.

Washington, D. C.-Pointing out what he declared to be the precari ous condition of the national defense Of the United States, both in the At lantic and the Pacific oceans, MT. Hobson of Alabama, in the house of representatives made an earnest plea for two battleships of 25.000 tons dis placement in addition to the two au. thorized by the naval appropriation bill.
 He said that conservative estimate would indicate that for the minimum basis of security and safety in the Pacific ocean the United States should lay down at least four big ships a year for many years to come, until Japan comedies to us what is inevi- table-the American control of the sea around which our possessions are scattered"
 AS a minimum for the Atlantic ocean the government should lay down six battleships a year, he said Heretofore, said Mir. Hobson, the weakness of America in the matter of national defense had not been fatal to it's growth and development be- cause the oceans constituted a great barrier between America and the armies of the world.
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
EVANS IS MUCH BETTER.
Admiral Insists lie Will Participate in
 Coast Celebration.

Paso Robles. Cal.-An official statement issued Tuesday by the surgeons in attendance on Admiral Evans said:
 Admiral Evans is better than at any time since his arrival here. He weighed Monday for the first time, and is holding his own. despite his ill- ness"
 The physicians still are trying to prevent the admiral from attending the celebrations in honor of the fleet on the coast. but it is said he insists he will participate in some of the func- tions later in the month.
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
Wolf Jumps Flat Car.

A wolf escaped from a bunch of hunters and hounds at Caddo Gap in rather sensational and an unusual manner. The wolf was hard pressed by both hunters and hounds when it was near to Caddo Gap, where the Caddo river cuts way through the mountains. Just at that time a freight train was passing through the gap, and the wolf jumped into an empty flat car. It passed on through Caddo Gap in safety.
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
To War On Blind Tigers.

C. F. Elmore, Democratic nominee for prosecuting attorney in the Six teenth judicial district, has issued a he declares that he will run every blind tiger" out of the district when elected. if theer are any to be found. MT. Elmore made this promise during the campaign, and the fact that he received nearly twice the votes of all his opponents is taken as an indica- tion of the sentiment prevailing in this district against the Illegal sale of liquor.
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
Dies of Broken Heart.

Mrs. Sue O'Neil, about 59 years old, died suddenly Tuesday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. M c. Morris, in Pine Bluff. Before her death, Mrs. O'Neil requested that she be buried beside the body of her daughter, Mrs. w. B. Tomlin, who died about week ago. Mrs. O'Neifs friends state that they believe she died from broken heart, as her grief since her daughters death has been almost continual
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
pardnn Plea for Powers.

Frankfort, Ky.-Gov. Wilson has agreed to hear the attorneys for Caleb Powers and James Howard on Thursday in their application for pardon for these two men. It is un- derstood that Commonwealth's Attor- nev Franklin will appear and urge that no nardon be granted.
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
POSSES CHASE BANDITS.
Thieves Escape Toward Missouri Dor
 der With $6,ooo in Currency.

St Joseph, Mo.-Robbers entered the Bank of Huron at Huron. kas., Monday night, blew the safe and escaped with s6,0o0 in currency.
 The citizens were awakened by the explosions and soon surrounded the bank. The bandits escaped after a running fight. It is thought they are headed toward this city. and a close watch is being kept at all railway sta tions and yards and on all highways entering the city.
 Posses are pursuing the fugitives to- ward the Kansas border, and it is thought that their capture is probable.
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
Preacher Offered Chair In College.

Rev. c. c. Cline, pastor of the Chris tian church of Pine Bluff. has been of fered the chair of science and mathe matics of the new Maddox Seminary at Eureka Springs. AS yet he has not decided as to whether or not he will accept the offer.
 He has also been offered the vice presidency of the same college. and has taken the matter under advise ment with his congregation. He will reach decision within the next few days.
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
Bln Verdict for Widow.

Mrs. Louise Freeman. wife of Charles Freeman, who was killed in wreck on the Iron Mountain at Rey~ holds Spur, December 8. was awarded damages in the sum of $20.000 in tho courts at Yellville Thursday. The complaint filed by Mrs. Freeman asked for $50.000. Relatives of Lee King, the fireman of the engine have suit pending because of his death in the same wreck.
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
Great Northern Found Guilty.

New York--The jury in the criminal suit of the government against the Great Northern Railway company on charges of granting re- bates to the American Sugar Refining company, brought in verdict of guilty Tuesday morning. The charge of Judge Holt to the jury was very d. rect against the company, and he an- nounced that he would impose sen tence later.
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
Tobacco Barn Burned.

Augusta Ky.-Monday night the tobacco barn of S. w McKib- ben. on the outskirts of Augusta, was destroyed by fire, A short time after tho fire was discovered a band of 9 men rode through Augusta firing guns and warning the citizens to re main indoors.
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
Cotton Shipments to Memphis.

More than 300 bales of cotton have been shipped from the Farmers Union warehouse at Cabot to Memphis firms, who advanced money on the cotton.
 At the regular monthly meeting of the Hot Springs City Council Thurs day night an ordinance was adopted levying tax of one-fourth of mill on all real and personal property. the Sund derived thereby to be used in furnishing and maintaining a free public library. The Woman's Chris tian National Library Association of the city has secured an offer from MT. Andrew Carnegie of s15,o00 for the erection of building on lots owned by the association. provided the city will give assurances that the library will be maintained as contemplated.