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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
INTERESTING LECTURE on laO A


spOtsylVsnla Co., Va, Nov. 9th.
Ooe Of the most interesting events ia
our vicinity recently. was the lecture Of
Mr. Mortimer CLARK aid wife, nisslon-
iies from India. who sre now yisiting
at lis home hear MassapOnsx. Mrs.
& ark was from Seattle, Washington,
and they will 60 t. visit there before re-
turning to their ii I'D OF labors. Mr.. G.
viyidly portrayed the conditions OF lils
in that densely populated country o.
300, 900. 900 OF people, and especially
the condition after u terrible famine just
before there arrival, IN which II 900, 900
people perished Gni number oiorphaDs
leit. and II Il their education they are en-
gagged In TIE, teach them trades u
make them sell supporting, Int 1t Is
highly important 10 IT sin their minds
for reliance on the true God, q tremen-
dOus work, where there are SO many an
tsgonizlng conditions sggravailng the
dense ignorancs and superstltlons per-
vadlng that country.
There are - lev missionaries ther8
that immense territories are embraced In
each district or station, tie one they
occupy including 1910 Villages, In most
ell OF which bazaafs are held for the sale
Of various articles, and they reside 10
these partly also ss a protection against
the numerous wild beasts investing
that country chief among which are
leopards and tigers. The terrible cobra
and other yenomous reptiles are always
a menace no matter how the people live
or where, Mr.. C. having once been bitten
by a serpent, causing painful, though not
serious injury. He also gave numerous
illustrations to convey come idea OF this
vast population. which marching with
lock step, 30 people abreast, would re-
qure over four months to pass q given
point
England, controlling this country, has
prohibited the carrying or sale, as much
as possible,O of firearms. rendering the peo-
pie more helpless in protecting them
selves from Wild beasts. She has, how
ever. built splendid roads and the rail-
ways are first class, so travelling Is much
safer and better, as MrC. said, than was
the trip TO ZiJn church from his home
that evening Ths church vas well filed
and so Interesting q sp aker prevented
any doing during the two hours spent
there.
Mrs. C. spoke briefly on some points OF
interest, after which they exhibited quite
a number Of the limoges worshipped, rolls
Of pray eIs on q revolving cylinder
carried In the hand and the knives used
by natives. The skin OF an immense
cobra was exhibited, besides numerous
articles OF fancy work, crazy qnilt sec
tions, hsndkerchieis, &c. The latter are
made by the boys and men, which created
some stir among the gentlemen, the
ladies expressing appreciation that
some spare time might be profitably
given by the masculine IN that line.
We wish our friends success In the labors
and think every person present was
much enlightened on the many points
confronting all who engage in the mis-
sionsry labors In India.
Enternriaa
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
FRANK n. HITCHCOCK.
Chosen BY President-Eiect Taft For
the Postmaster Ceneralship.

time il will be announced en-bloc. Be
cause of this view of the situation no
expression regarding the selection OF
Mr.. Hitchcock was obtainable for pub
lication from either Mr.. Taft or the
Republican national chairman. There
were many reasons, It was pointed
out, why # was expedient that Mr
Hitchcock's status should be fixed. at
least so far as the principals are con-
rerned, and a complete understanding
Is known to exist between them AS
chairman of the Republican national
committee Mr.. Hitchcock became more
familiar than any other person with
the political phase Of questions likely
to arise at the beginning Of the Taft
administration, and the knowledge he
gained regarding the personnel OF the
party will be Of great service to Mr..
Taft throughout his administration.
Besides these reasons, the national
chairman admittedly possesses a COM
prehensive as well as technical knowl-
edge of postal affairs, gained by pro-
tracted experience as first assistant
and acting postmaster general.
Mr.. Hitchcock, accompanied by
Charles H. Boynton, of New York, left
here for Washington. where tonight he
will be the guest of honor at dinner
to be given him by the executive and
advisory committee of the national
committee. It Is altogether probable
that from this time on Mr.. Hitchcock
will be frequently in conference With
Judge Taft
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
OUR SCHOOLS THE BEST
Argentine Republic to Introduce Amer
lean Methods.

Philadelphia. Nov. 2S. - DR.. l.. s.
Rowe. who is on his way to the Pan
American Scientific Congress as dele
gate OF the United States government
and also OF the University OF Pennsyl-
vanla. has just completed an extended
tour through the northern provinces OF
the Argentine Republic. The tour was
made in the company of the Argentine
minister of justice and public instruc-
ton. with the special purpose Of study
ing the provincial and national educa-
tional institutions. 1t Is the desire of
the minister Of public instruction to
introduce notifications into Argentine
educational methods with view to
bringing the system into closer har-
mony with American methods. After
their return to Buenos Ayres the min
lister will discuss with DR.. Rowe the
possibility of making certain changes
with this purpose in view.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Colonel Harry G. Page, one Of the
Oldest newspaper men in New Jersey
and editor and owner Of the Bayonne
Herald, died at his home in Bayonne,
n. J.
Acting as her own detective, Miss
Amelia Ernsten captured Edward
Kelly. a hoId-up man, in Chicago, who
six weeks ago robbed her of s125 and
u gold watch.
OF the estate of s665.O0O, half mill
lion dollars was left to the American
Bible society by Bloodgood II. Cutter
the poet. OF Little Neck. L. l.. who died
last September.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
RICHES DON'T
BRING HAPPINESS
John D. Tells Of the "SOTFOSS"
Of Great Wealth.
HIS THIRD MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Oil Maenate Says Ho Finds R'ca
Mems Reward Is In Producing Last
Ing Qualification, and Thinks All
Money Spent Increasing Needless
Competition Is Worse Than Wasted.
New York. Nov. 2S.-John d. Rookie
feller. In the December number OF the
Worlds Work. has good deal to say
about The Difficulty Of Giving The
article is the third in the series o.
"reminiscences which is appearing In
that magazine. Mr. Rockefeller does
not think that the possession OF wealth
necessarily brings happiness; indeed
he is inclined to believe the reverse.
his article reveals.
"As study wealthy men," he says,
Il can see but one way in which they
can secure a real equivalent for the
money spent. and that is to cultivate
taste for giving where the money may
produce an effect which will be last
ing qualification.
He then tells what he regards as the
best philanthropy. II is not what Is
usually called charity. II is rather
the investment of effort or time or
money. carefully considered with rela-
ton to the power of employing people
at a remuneratye wage. to expand and
develop the resources at hand. and to
give opportunity for progress and
healthful labor where 1t did not exist
before"
He must have had the Standard OIL
company somwhere in his head when
he wrote this.
"The one thing which such a busl'
ness philosopher would be most care
full TO avoid in his investments OF time
and money Is the unnecessary dlplicN
tion Of existing industries. He woul ]
regard all money spent in increasing
needless competition as wasted ani
worse"
Mr.. Rockefeller declares himself 20
be a believer In organized charity. II
was with that idea in mind that he
caused the formation OF bodies which
should have as their peculiar work the
task OF benefcence. They we're to be
as closely organized as his commercial
enterprises and. broadly. were to be
devoted to the work OF advancing civ
ilizatiOn.
When he speaks Of work along the
line of the means OF subsistence. which
he takes to be the foundation upon
which the whole OF civilization rests.
he says: I'VE have sought to make
investments I'm such way as will tend
to multiply, to cheaper and to diffuse
as universally as possible the COM
forts Of life. We claim no credit for
preferring these lines of investments.
We make no sacrifices. These are
the lines Of largest and surest return"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
SHOT MOTHER AND BROTHER
When Refused Money, KaIebrun Muir
dered His Relatives.

New York. Nov. 2S.-Because his
brother Leo would not give him
money, William Kallebrun, Of Jersey
City, shot and killed him, and then his
aged mother, Mrs. Victoria Kallebrun.
Three bullets were fred into the body
Of the murderer's brother and two into
his mother. The tragedy took place In
the apartments of Mrs. Kallebrun in
this city. Kallebrun had come from
Jersey City with a friend, Albert
Trogunwycs, to secure money from his
brother Leo. Trogunwycs, the only
witness to the shooting outside OF the
three members of the family, stood
petrified with fear as he say Kallebrun
shoot down his brother and mother
At the police station Kallebrun told
his friend Trogunwycs that be was
dazed and did not know what he had
done.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
ITEMS FROM SPoTsYLvANIA COUNTY
spotsylvsnia Co., Va, Nov. 26, 1908.

Spotsylvsnia Co., Va, Nov. 70, l9OS.
In the demise OF DR.. Tompklns the peo.
pie In this community feel a personal
loss. His life Of faithful service touched
and helped humanity and will be stars
In his crown OF rejoicing. All honor to
his memory.
Mr. David Woods, for years druggist
IN New York, has opened a grocery store
in this vicinity.
We are pleased to see that the tele-
phone company is putting the poles 10
place for the line to be run from Ffeder-
ieksburg to Orange. by way OF the turn
pike. We hope to see the new phones ia-
stalled by Christmas.
The Epworth League held its monthly
meeting at Tabernacle church the End
Sunday In November. Mr.. Pates was
appointed to conduct the next meeting.
This organization is Tor interesting the
young people in closer study OF the
Bible. DIR. Ray, the pastor, will be most
cordially welcomed upon his return from
Norfolk. He is deservedly popular here
Iris.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
HAD NO DINNER; ENDS LIFE
Man Too Poor to Provide For Himself
Makes Good His Threat.

Allentown. Pa. Nov. 2S.-Because
he was sick and too poor to enjoy a
Thanksgiving dinner, Jefferson Kersh-
ner, a miner. who lived alone in a
shanty in South Whitehall township.
committed suicide by hanging him
self.
Kershner had just recovered from
an attack of typhoid fever and was in
destitute circumstances, not having
enough money to buy fuel to keep his
home warm He complained TO several
friends Wednesday and threatened to
end his life unless a Thanksgiving
dinner was providentially provided.
The expected dinner did not ma
terialize, and Kershner carried out his
threat,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
Mine Workers to Elect Officers.

indianapolis, Nov. 28.-Ballots for
the election of national officers of the
United Mine Workers of America are
being sent ont to the local unions of
the organization from national head
quarters in this city. They show these
candidates for president: 7. i. Lewis,
the incumbent. and John H. Walker,
of Danvile, III. For vice president,
John T. Dempsey, Scranton, Pa; e. S.
Mccullough, Bay City. Mich; c. f.
Gilden. Hazleton. Pa. For secretary
treasurer, John Fahy, Pottsyllle, Pa.
and George w. Hartlein. Shamokin,
Pa. The local unions will vote on
Dec. 3.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
INHERITS $4,000;
DIES ON WAY TO GET IT
Atlantic Cliy Man Stricken While
Going TO Prove Identity.

Atlantic City. y. j.. Nov 2S.-Withln
an hour before he was to receive a
fortune OF $4,000 left him by General
John A. Haderman, a former close
friend, who died recently, Samuel E
Taylor a contractor Of this city, drop
ped dead In New York.
Taylor was on his way to make afil-
daylts as 10 bis identity before a New
York prothonotary when he was taken
suddenly III end died within a few mo
ments. Death was due to heart dis
ease. He leaves a family who will in
herit the fortune.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
AGED SWiNDLER ARRESTED
Old Woman Secures s24oo On Worth.
less Mortgage.


New York. Nov 2S-Mrs. Ellen z.
Peck. seventy-eight years old. was ar
rested. charged with grand larceny in
securing money on worthless titles to
land in Kentucky Her alleged victim,
a local real estate corporation, loaned
her s24O0 on a mortgage upon property
In Kentucky. which has been the cause
Of litigation nearly from the time Of
its original grant in 1895 by Governor
Monroe, afterwards president OF the
United States. Despite the fact that
the supreme court declared the grant
worthless, Mrs. Peck has, for nearly
forty years, the police say, been nego-
tlating for its sale, and in numerous
instances, while the matter was pend
ing, has borrowed money on mort
gage.
The police say Mrs Peck has served
a number Of terms In prison for
swindling,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
TRIBUTE TO
REV. O'REILL-Y
COIIIeTles, Business and Sch0olS
Suspend For Funeral.
FULLY 10000 HONOR MEMORY

One Of the Most Remarkable Tributes
10 Priest In Pennsylvania Was
Paid to the Late Rev. Henry r.
OReiiy at Shenandoah - Protest
ants Joined With Catholics to 20
Him Honor-oyer zoo Priests IT.
tended Funeral.
Shenandoah. Pa. Nov. 2s.-C-e OF
the most remarkable tributes 10 a
priest In Pennsylvania was pail t.
the late Rev. Henry +. O'Reilly, rec
tor Of the Roman Catholic Gnu ch oi
the Annunciation in this place icr
forty years. whose funeral was hell
Friday. lie was one Of the most pop
ular and well-known clergymen in the
diocese.
Twenty-Five coheries empl- wing
more than 5000 men and boy. ia tie
Shenandoah and Mahanoy valley were
shut down to enable the workers -
pay their respects to the deal priest.
The public schools here al Mahanoy
City and other surrounding com luni-
ties were closed, and all business in
Shenandoah was suspended
Fully 10000 persons paid tribut- b
his memory SO immense was the
crowd in town that a detail OF state
police was called upon to assist the
local authorities to handle the peo-
pie.
More than goo priests attended the
funeral services. Bishop Prendergast,
OF Philadelphia, celebrated the sol.
emn requiem mass
Two funeral masses were celebrated
Friday morning The first mass was
exclusively for children. They were
clad in white and sang the hymns
that Father ORollly loved
Rev William Morrison. OF New
York. an Augustinlan. intimate
friend OF the dead priest spoke words
OF consolation to the children. 1t
$50 the chanting Of the Office for the
dead commenced This ceremony was
impressive in its solemnity. The sol-
emn high mass OF requiem began at
10 o'clock. Bishop Prendergasr pre-
sided in the sanctuary. Father Morri-
son, of New York. preached the ser
mon.
The throng that followed the body
from the church to the Pennsylvania
station was very large. All business
and industry was suspended. schools
and the entire pOpulace Of Shenan-
doah. without regard for religious dis
tinctlon joined in the demonstration
to the dead priests memory.
Three special trains of thirty-two
coaches and FIVE Pullmans carried the
mourners to Philadelphia, where in
terment was made In Holy Cross Gem
etery.
Nor was II from Catholics alone
that testimonials came. Protestant
clergymen. who knew Father OReil-
ly's unobtrusiye, persistent powerful
Efforts to upllft mankind, and who
treasure his friendship as a beautiful
memory, called to look for the last
time upon his face and to give assur-
ance OF their sympathy with the be-
reaved congregation. The poor and
the unlettcrcd touched elbows and
hearts with the wealthy and the In
fuential.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
KING GEORGE NOTES

Gulyy, Va, Nov. 25th, 1908.
Mr.. j. A. Pullen has finished his large
house.
Mr.. T. P. Rose has nearly completed
his new house.
Mr.. G. W. Weldon, our widower mer-
chant, has the largest hog in thu county.
He will tip the scales at 800. NJ. Wee
don started storekeeping at this place
when little boy, over 2S years ago.
King George is not poor county. We
have "a saw mills, 6 corn mill, 26
churches, 3 white preachers, 3 doctors, 2
lawyers, 40 stores, 1 boot, shoe and har
ness shop, 4S schools, 194 widows, 81
widowers. large number Of pretty girls.
Mr.. b. Pollard has been indisposed.
The writer is glad to hear that DR..
Goolrick 10 better. W.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
CAROLINE TEACHERS
ELECT OFFICERS

The following have been elected officers
OF the Caroline County Teachers Associa-
tioD:
President, Miss Draft
Vice president. Miss Maude Davis.
Secretary, Mise Henrietta Gouldman.
Delegates to Newport News: Miss
Lilburn Smith, Madison district; Miss
Roberta Washington, Port Royal; Miss
Faulkner, Reedy church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
HITCHCOCK Gets
CABINET POST
Taft'S Campaign Manager 10 Be
Next Postmaster General.
.RAS ACCEPTED POSITION

The Official Announcement viii Not
Be Made Until the President-Eleet
Has Completed His cabinet-Hitch-
cock viii Be Valuable to Mr.. Taft
For the knowledge OF Political
Questions He Gained During the
Campaign.
Hot Springs. Va. Nov 2S.-Frank II.
Hitchcock has been offered and has
accepted the position Of postmaster
general in the Taft cabinet that Is
to be.
The official announcement OF this
conclusion regarding the first cabinet
selection OF President-elect TAFT doubt
less will not be made until Mr.. Taft
has completed his cabinet at which
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
HOW'S THIS

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Cstsrrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. f. J..
CHENNEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the Undersigned, have known
F. ]. Chenney for the last 10 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable 10 all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
WALDING. KIyYAS 4 MARVIN
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. Testimo-
malls sent free. Price Toe. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
nation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
FREDERIoKs BURG VA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER l, 1908
STEAME R WRECKED, 100 LOST
Philippine cossting Vessel Goes Down
Ia sfornn

IN orm.
Manila. Nov .6. - The cOasting
steamer P,nubs. carrying a large
number Of lahoiars from Narvacan 10
the rice fields iu Pangasinan province.
struck a rock and sark during a storm
on the town Of san fernando, In Union
province. It T. estimated that a hun
drod OF the passengers and crew Of
the Pointing were drowned. The
steamer Viscaya rescued ffty-fye per-
Sons.
A patrol OF constabulary, which was
established Immediately after the ac-
cld,nt. picked mp fifteen bodies and
many were coming ashore. II is not
known Whether any Americans or Eu.
ropears were aboard the wrecked
steamer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
Scott
E>r1lulsIIc1l !

of Cod Liver Oil with liypo-
phosphites should alway5 be
kept in the house FOR the
following reasons:
First Because, if any Iienber
OF the family has 4 hafd cold,
it will cure it.
Second Because, Z the chill.
dren are delicate and sicily, L
will make them strong andwcl.
Third-3ecause, il the father
or mother is losing flesh and
becoming thin and emdtiatcd,
it will build them m ard give
them flesh and strength.
Fourth Because ii IS The
standard remedy in az tA-Oat
and lung affections,
No household shoald BE- With
out il.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
PERSONALS FROM HafDoNS
Hsydons. Va, Nov. 9Th. 1908.

Hsydons, Va, Nov. 2Ith, 1908.
Mrs. Samuel Stephens. oi Falmouth, "a
enjoying the hospitality OF her brother,
Mr.. Madison Courtney. on bis farm near
boswell church.
Mics Ora AnnsSmith, the Oldest daugh-
ter OF Mr.. J. z. Smith, who lives on the
Kicker plantation. Is attending school
and studying music In Washington.
Mr.. Wm. Gooch, who was a guest oi
Mr.. VIM. T. Graves, has returned to his
home In Orange
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
Silver Dollar Sold For $3.50.

Chicago, Nov. 2S.-At an auction
sale at the Chicago Numismatic 80
ciety silver dollar Of the date OF
1884 was sold for $3.50. A copper cent
of the date OF 1899 wes sold for $3.50.
Two other cents of the year 1856, with
a flying eagle design, one copper and
the other nickel. were sold for sSl
and $3.50 respectively.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
Sent White Robin to President.

Wilmington. Del. Nov. 2S.-Knowlng
President Roosevelts attitude toward
nature faRers and not wishing to take
any chances. John T. Spring. who re
Gently found a peculiar bird In his
back yard, sent It to the president to
have 1t described. He received a per-
sonal letter from the president, say
ing that the bird was an albino robin
and that Mr. Roosevelt intended to
have It stuffed and placed in the Ma
tional museum in Washington. The
robin was pure white in color.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01

You should remember thstmost cough
and cold cures are constIpating. Yetthe
most important thing to do when YOU
have a cold is to move the bowes. You
cannot promptly cure cold until you
do this. Ksnnedy's Laxative Cough
Syrup stops the cough by ellaying inha-
nation OF the throat and lungs. and 1t
drives the cold from ths system by gently
moving the bo wells. Children Ike II for
it tastes nearly as good as maple sugar.
Sold by Goolrick's Modern Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01

Every eass OF backache. weak back.
bladder inflammation and rheumatic pains
IL dangerous II neglected, for such trou-
bles are nearly always due to weak kid
neys. Take DeWitt's Kidney aud Blad-
der Pills. They are anteseptic and
soothe pain quickly. Insist upon De-
Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills. For
weak kidneys and inflammation OF the blad-
der they are unequaled. Regular size
soc. Sold here by Goolrick's Modern
Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
Two Dead In Eurnlna Home.

Franklin, W. Va, Nov. 2S. 49, Two
children, aged three years and nine
months respectively, Of Thomas Mey-
ers, a farmer living near here. were
burned to death when the Meyers
home was destroyed. Meyers was away
from home and Mrs. Meyers left the
children alone while she went to milk
Upon her return she found the room
mass OF flames.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
ENGINEERS HEADQUARTERS
Brotherhood to Erect 100000 Build.
ing In Cleveland.

ny 80 ~i~s~'~h-'
Cleveland. o.. Nov. 23.-Gfand Chiel
Warren S. stone. OF the Brotherhoo'
Of Locomotive Engineers. announced
that the plans for the brotherhood
HEADQUARTERS building here hal bser
completed. 4 twelye-story bull1ine
will b. erected in the downtown dis
trict. Work he said. would begin next
March. The building will cost $1,000
GOO. The erection Of the building will
mean a permanent home for the
brotherhood.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-01
DIED OF FRIGHT
Truckman swoons at Sight of operat-
Ina Room.

y NQ(RitdU SW0Cho 90 Of1FN ~ OPN'N
Ing Room.
New York. Nov. 2S.-When Daniel
Quigley. whose foot was crushed by a
heavy stone, was taken into the oper-
Gting room at the Fordham hospital
he became panic stricken at the sight
Of the apparatus and attendants await
ing him An orderly with some words
of reinsurance put him arms around
the big truckman to lift him. The man
was seen TO grow suddenly a gdastly
white and It was his dead body the at
tendant laid upon the table.
The doctors think II Case OF pure
fright. as the patients heart showed
no signs Of organic weakness.