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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-08
The ROADS PROBLEM

The Practical Farmer has sent out
qu stioos on the So ct of roads 10 one
person IN each state and published the
replies Following are the questions:
nat DO you consider the best method
iOf Improving our c ,uDtry roadsY What
nas been done In your neighborhood.
ana Is the work successful? What i'm
provement could you suggest?
Mr. Albert Murphy, of Gordonsvills. an
sweriug Tor Virginia, wrote as follows.
O"ing To the fact that every
o'uy travels, and every body either
produces or Consumes couLtry produce.
aEd that good roads make country mr.
ouce more abunuHnt and cheaper in the
cities, the cost OF constructing good
roads and keeping them in repair should
Tall afiy tqdel upon all a. -es in pro-
poruOn 10 their taxable property. Dirr
ROADS, at their best. ehOuld be rerard,d a
"a Oniy temporary; and as soon as rea-
sonably possible, should be finished
With gravel. crushed rock or such mate
rial as may Oe most convenient To mak..
them into permanent roads that can be-
easily travelled at all seasons of the wear
" hile we ke' p dirt rOsds, the problem of
Aeeping them IN order will ever be before
Us regard the reversible steel scraper
Tor shaping up roads. and the King road
{ VI.
Tree from rutr, the most economical aud
satisfactory. In large portions of Indi-
ana, as well as IN several other States.
the elect that good roads have had on
the prosperity of the country should be
an object lesson TO teach law makers
throughout the whole country that tax
lug the people within their ability TO be
economically expended for good roads. l.
the part uf wisdom. For this purpose
believs the National Government, aud the
several states, should make liberal ap
prupriatione. 10 be used by sanction of
the respec i've States, In counties. or
townships. where there is sufieient In
terert 20 raise a like amount
Don't think Tor a moment that this
syst m would work a hardship on the
various producing cl asses. Wlen the
great corporations would 80 curtan bust
hess aH 10 threaten the country with a
panic or to brighten legislation Ia their
iavor, thie system could be made TO serve
a. governor. by giving labor to the un-
employed, aud putting money into circu-
lation. To keep up with the present
times oi progression, no good farming
country can aft Jrd 10 be without good
roads. Ii Is likely that the time is near
at hand when cheap strong automobiles
VIII be 40 constructed as To be not only
the well-to-do ia mer's driving team
hut will also furnish the most convent
power to all the silo, pump the water.
saw the wood, etc. The good roads
movement has reached our section of tn.
country. and $4,000 has been voted
by a neighboFiDg district, TO be applied
To making roads OF crushed rock; tbs
work Is To begin at our county seat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-08
SENSIBLE HOBBY
WsI-knOwn People Dsvoss Spare Time to Up
building Health

There IL no excuse to-day for any per.
son, unless afflicted with an incurable
disease. To remain sickls with the great
advance in medical discoveries
stomach troubles are scarcely known
TO those who have physical culture a.
their hobby.
To those suffering with indigestion
and stomach troubles. the discovery o.
Mio-na stomach tablets Is blessing
This treatment strengthens the muscles
OF the stomach and DO wells and cures ths
worst cases Of Indigestion and stomach
weakness.
Goolrick's Pharmacy show their faitt
In the curative powers OF Mi-o-na by Civ
ing a guarantee with every 50-cent boz
to refund the money unless the remedy
does all that is claimed for it. They take
the whole risk and Mi-o-na will not cost
you penny unless IL cures.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-08
Sick Headache.

SICK Headache.
Miss Nettie z. Bogardus, r. Il. D. n.
Westfield, N. Y, writes.
81 have been . great sufferer from
sick headaches, but am now entirely
Tree from that trouble. have not felt
so well In ten years as do now.
81 would recommend Peruna and
Manalin 10 all sufferers. win say,
GOD bless DR.. Hartman and his wonder
full remedies."
Weak. No Appetite.
Mrs. Ruth b. Brent, Holmes, III.
writes:
81 was In poor health three years ago.
kept getting worse, and 1 finally wss
so weak that could not sit up all day.
Ny feet and hands were always cold. I
had no appetite.
ST consulted one OF the best doctors.
who said J. could not be cured. Iwas
nervous, my heart would hutter, and 1
had q pain In my left side and also has
chronic constipation.
81 got bottle of Peruna and one of
Manalin and wrote TO you for advice.
While under your treatment 1 gained
three pounds q month.
"I took several more bottles of Peruna
and now lam well. ] am able to do all
my housework-coolxing, washing, IRON
ing, baking and mepding.
Everybody compliments me on look
ing so much better than used TO, and
now have girl baby six months old,
as fat as she can be.
"She is whatI call Peruna baby, for
know fit had not been for Peruna she
would not be here"
For Suffering Women.
Miss Esther Lee, 3o2 Madison Street,
Topeka, Kas., Secretary Triple Tie
Social Club, writes:
Fourteen months ago 1 began 10 be
troubled with Internal catarrh, which
left me pale, weak and nervous. 1 de-
cided TO give Perunaa trial.
''To my great relief found that my
general health improved. kept grow
ing stronger, and within three months
was in my usual normal condition. I
cannot rec ommend Peruna too highly to
sufzer..: TSnen-"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-08
re, Over slxs, Y..r..

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over sixty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
II soothes the child, softens the gums,
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
tive cents = bottle. Be sure and ask
for Mrs Winslow's Soothing
Sv~uD and take no other
Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs
Act June 30th, 1906. Serial Number
1OoS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-08

Peruna Prolonged
Mrs o. D. Robinson ST. Felix NY.
have taken Fena and it did nv two vea
treatment by special physicians really like another
person No swollen feet limbs
No more shoness breath No joints You have no
idea what treatment has done prolonged
life and made a fine
such blessing have received through kindness the
assistance fthe medicine able
work since began treatment but before myself
much less work for anyone else All praise due DR.
treatment"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-08

My Sister Advised Me to Try
Peruna.
! Took Your Treatment and My
Appetite Returned Speedily.
] Gained Strength and Flesh and
Am In Perfect Health.
! Am So Thankful Your Medicine
Has Done Me So Much Good.
So says Miss Julia Butler,
ofAppleton, Wis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-08
those Who Have Used Pe-ru-na
Are the Only Ones Who Really Know

Many matron has heightened the
days Of her comely appearance by
taking Peruna. To be beautiful. the
body must be kept clean internally as
well as externally. Peruna produces
clean mucous membranes, the basis of
facial symmetry, and a clear, healthy
complexion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-08
lob PRINTING

The Free Lance is prepared TO do iot
work o; all kinds IN up-to-date style al
reasonable prices ON short notice. Ths
work done IN our Office viii cofnpart
iavorably with the best TO BE- had any.
where. The heal OF our Job work de
partment, who has been working Ia thl<
of1ies for many years, il one Of tbs most
smp0<cnced men IN the business.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-08
ReceIver,a charnes

Washington, Pa, Feb. e.--J. C. Nc.
CLAIM, receiver OF the Peoples bank.
OF California, Pa. which closed re.
Gently, stated. 1t is said. that 20O0
Irregularities had been found In the
books of that institution. dating back
to November, 1906. The shortage. IL
Is said. will reach $4,000. Indict-
ments viii be presented To the grand
Jury.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-08
FREED FROM EARL
Harry Thaw's Sister Gets Di
vorce From Yarmouth.
NEVER REALLY Welded

Ne Defense Was offered BY Husband
and Countess Obtains Decree An.
nulIing Marriage After 4 eriei
Hearing.
London. Feb. 6.-Lady Yarmouth
Miss Alice Thaw. OF Pittsbarg-ob-
tanned a decree nullifying her marriage
TO the Earl OF Yarmouth.
The decree was granted by Sir Bur-
rell Barnes. president Of the divorce
court. after a private hearing. The
proceedings lasted fer only half an
hour. The Earl of Yarmouth was not
In court.
Only four witnesses were examined.
They were the Countess OF Yarmouth
herself. her maid. a doctor appointed
By the court and an American lawyer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-08
Internal catarrh.

Internal catarrh.
Mrs. George c. Worstell, IL River
Road, Ciarksburg, W. Va, writes:
81 trust that no one will think from
this that ] want my name in public
for any cause only TO let sufferers
know where they may find relief
from many ailments.
81 can truly say have been much
benefited by the use of PerunR. I
feel better than have for two years.
II is the best medicine that know
for internal catarrh.
81 have taken medicine from the
doctors and found no relief; but when
began taking Peruna could see
that before I had finished taking the
first bottle it was doing me good"
Pe-ru-na Tablets.
For two years Or. Hartman and his
assistants have necessarily labored TO
create Peruna in tablet form, and
their strenuous labors have Just been
crowned with success. People who
object TO liquid medicines can now
secure Peruna tablets. Each tablet
is equivalent TO one average dose of
Peruna.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-08

Pittsburg. Feb. 6.-s ;orged nearly
twenty-five feet Ugh d extending
three miles froI .ock n at Char
leroi. Pa. near IRE. threlt to de-
stroy six steam ats and damage other
craft unless so means is quickly en-
ployed TO loosen It. Dynamite would
be of no avail as there is not enough
water to carry the ice away IL It were
loose.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-08

Eidorado. Ark. Feb. 6.--Displeased
because of his daughters recent mar
riage. Andrew Bradshaw fred on his
son-in-isw. Isaiah Wood. at the Brad
shaw home near smsol<cven. Ark. At
the same instant the girl rushed be-
tween the men and was struck and
killed BY the bullet intended for her
husband Bradshaw n under arrest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-08

It's easy to take things as they com,
II they are coming our way.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-08

We print everything from o book 10
8 visiting card on ths power pre>sss Of
4bs Fsss lance. Send rs your ordsr~>
The frss Lanca.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-08

Ever notice how many friends yox
have when you don't need them3
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-08

A convenient thing about being rich Il
you don't pay your bills nobody carea.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-08

This Is such an expensive age that O
man can't even try suicide without being
tlned for IL
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-08

People with that tired feeling are sure
to make Others tired.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-08

The time a man enjoys being poor is
when his relations want him to help
them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-02-08
ROLLS OF HONOR

Massaponax. Va. Feb. 4 1908
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
GOOD SHOWS ARE
COMING TO SALEM
FOLK IN THE
MANOF THE HOUR

THE Man OF the Hour" the play
by George Broadhurst which is to
be acted here next Wednesday night,
In the Grand opera house by william
A, Brady and Joseph r. Grismer's
special company, is antique in one re-
spect This Is that every character
In II Is describable without the use
of the character name. This would
seem to indicate what has all along
been claimed for this good and un-
u1ual play--that the author drew
his types from the life around him
What other play Of real note and
with an uncommon record of sue
cesser In the big cities OF the country
can be pointed to as containing dra-
matte per onages who may be talked
o. IN this wise?
The hero Is always spoken of as
the mayor; his chief opponent as
the boss; his man chum as the idler;
fis sweetheart as the heire~s; tho
chum's fancee a the stenograDher;
his political ally as the alderman:
The ally of the boss as the fnancier;
the financier's allay as the broker;
the official pull" of the scoundrels
~ the Judge; the mother Is the ref
arence TO one of the good women of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
What Do They Curef

The above question is often asked cor
eernino Dr. piercs's two leading medi
cines, NGohen Medical Discovery" ana
uFavorite Prescription"
The answer Is that rGolden MedicA
Discovery 10 a most potent Alternative oi
bood-pur,for, and tonic or invigorato'
and acts especially favOrably In curB
tive way upon all the mucous lining SUI
faces, as OF the nasal passages, throa'
bronchial tubes, stomach. bowels ar,
bladder. curing large per cent. OF cata
rhal cakes whether $le disease affects Il
nasal passages, the GrxQat, larynx, bror
CHA, stOmacy(as cat2rft2l dyspepsia
bowels Gas nNoas>~saS6eal 6ladde
uterus or otter .pelylc orgdrS-s EYen-
tha.chronic - -ulceratlye- -stag es-nI- -Lbia
alteetlQns--L - Anftep- successful In aifec
10 ay1r;ise- -prescrlpiiQn. adylsr
for tie lQLe., (, .le s. ass OF q iseases tlc.
r ,IIilr. We. ..liesfes. 0tfahgemfhts al
lrr1gIIlIIltllS "a = 1T toWQflln only.
Is powerful Yet gently acting invigUra
ing tonic ant nervine. For weak worn
out, over-woined women--no matter whs
has caused tho breakdown, gFavorii
Prescription will be found most etfectir
In building up the strength, regulatin
the wOnan,y functions, subdulng pa
and bringing about a healthy, vigoror
condition OF the whole system.
A book OF particulars wraps each botf
giving the formulw OF both medicines NJ
quoting what scores OF eminent me'
,c5l authors. whose works are consultt
by ply ,ciausuf g'l the schools OF practin
rs guides ir criting, say OF each tH
grCiiput rI'.-.,v into these medicine
The wore 4 IRA 20 bestowed on ~
several lrr". inntH entering into Doc
Pr -ca.s r... iy suth writer's -hUr
have more ,hgl any amount
"a 'ftI.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01

the play; and the easy mark Is the
manner In which weak aud uncer
tain yOdng busine1s man Is spoken
OF because he wavers and oscillates
between the temptation To do evil
aud his natural inclination 10 be-
good, And, n anybody be asked as
TO another character, aud one OF Inn
portance IN the unfolding OF the
thrilling plot OF intrigue and love.
heor she win reply: 20. you mean
the secretary"
All these sound. true, recognizable
American types will be seen I'm the
Grand opera house on October 7.
next Wedne day the mayor, the
ldlcr, the boss, the alderman, the
tinancier. the broker. the secretary.
the easy mark, the heriess. the sen.
nographcr. and the mother. Seats
viii be ready ON sale next Wednes-
day. . a. M.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01

Chas. s. Taylor and Geo. Stoddard
Is vivaclous and brilliant, overflow
ing with rich. Intelligent humor and
hitherto untoached ideas the Il ~
claimed. never for single moment
veers 20 monotony, either In color or
style. The preventing company rs
declared delightful. being composed
OF fine singers, great dancera and
comedians capable of amusing and
exhilaratlnR effects. II Is claimed
that begide the May entertaining
features OF the "Chef' It's entire
tt,ne Is elevating, which Is much TO
be desired after the hideous dOggCrel
aud lmbeclllty OF a lot OF so-called
musical comedy triumpl. which have
gone before. William II. Conley.
easily the most interesting OF fine
company will appear I'm his original
character OF the Royal Chef" his
portrayal OF Heinrich Lemphauser"
helng one of the mott finished char
Gcter creations introduced TO tho
stage IN many q day Nr COnloV Is
described as an inventive comedian,
keen and energetic and his complete
mastery OF the rather dlhlcult and
laughable mixture OF broken English
aud German dialect Is admirable.
Almost equally important Is tho
fac that hc Inns a fine singing voice
and renders his numbers I'm man
ner exhibiting cultivation, The
feminine To'iiOn Is composed OF at
tractive young singers and dancers,
The original "brollers," consisting OF
sixteen ytrrR girls OF exact size and
Melght. each one a dancing expert,
r. a comuontn part of the Chef
our rlayRoers who enjoy smart.
snnppy, wit, sweet yaouous melodies
AMI catchy cong hlts must not over
lonk the forthcoming engagement of
ihe ROYAL chef"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
SUMMONS on AEON
BROUGHT TO FIJI ISLANDS
united Press Leased wirei

Suya, Fiji Islands. Oct. THE
Canadian-Australian liner Manuka
has arrived here with the crew anf
pas engers of the wrecked steamer
Aeon, which went ashore on Christ
mas Island July rs. and will soon
leave for Auckland.
There was one more In the party
that reached here than there was In
the party that left San Franei co ON
the Aeon several months ago. 4 lit
tie waif was added TO the family OF
Chaplain Patrick the night before the
party was rescued by the Manuka.
None of the party seems To be the
worse for the stay ON Christmas
Island. They are all loud In their
praises OF Captain nOwnie aud his
three oricers, who 'ailed Co Fannins
Island In lifeboat, aud carried the
news OF the wreck that summoned
the Manuka To the aid of the wrecked
passengers.
Captain Downie aud his officers
reached flaming Island with no
water aud few provisions. after a ter
rlbly hard trip.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
Great Chinese Doctor
l.. M. n U NJ

Has medicine which will cure ans
known disease. He makes a special.
~ OF. aud guarantees 10 cure Catarrh
Asthma. Lung, Throat, Rheumatism
Debility, stomach, Liver. Kidney
Troubles; also any baekened o.
swollen soreness. broken limbs;
Smallpox; Epidemic; all kinds OF
6Oils. Lost Manhood. Female Weak,
ness. Hernis Tronbles aud Paralysis
Consultation free. Care OF Yick Sc
Tong Co.. Chinese drugs and herbs
I5s High ST.. upstairs. Salem. Or.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
A travelling Mans Experience.


81 mus. tell you my experience on
an east bound o. r. a n. r.. X.
train from Pendleton 10 La Grande.
Or. writes Sam A. CARRIER. well
known travelling man. i was In the
smoking department with some
other trevling men when one OF them
went out into the coach and came
back and said. "There Is woman
sick unto death I'm the car at once
got mp and went out. found her very
III with cramp collie; her hands and
arms were drawn up so you could
not straighten them. and while a
deathlike look on her face. Two or
three ladies were working with her
and giving her whiskey. / went to
my suit case and got my bottle OF
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy ( never travel
withont III. ran TO the water tank
put double dose OF thr medicine in
the glass. poured some water into Il
and stirred Il with a pencil; then
had quite time to get the ladies' TO
let me give II TO her, but succeeded
| could at once see the effect and J
worked with her, rubbing her hands
and I'm 20.minutes | gave her another
dose. by this time we were almost
into la Grande, where was 10 leave
the train. | gave the bottle TO the
husband to be used In case another
dose should be needed. but by the
time the train ran into La Grande
she was all right, and received the
thanks OF every passenger in the
car" For sale by DR., Stones drug
store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
NEW YORK no
HAVANA by RAIL

HAVANA B1 RAIL
From time to time there have been
rumors, doubtless not wholly without
foundation, that the Florida East
Coast Railway will arrange to oper-
ate ferry from Key West to Ha-
vana. upon which railway cars will
be transferred bodily, and conveyed
on Cuban railways to various points
I'm Cuba.
The distance across the strait Is
ess than 100 miles, and there is
nothing in the proposition that IS
not entirely practicable from an en-
glneering point OF view. The effect
of refrigerator car service both ways
between Chicago and New York on
The one hand and the interior of Gu
ba on the other at all seasons of the
year can be imagined; and 1t would
be interesting for the northern farm
er TO ship fresh vegetables to Cuba
i'm the summer time, and to eat fresh
vegetables from Cuba in the winter;
but to depart less from the proba-
bilities OF the next few years, such
car service II established now would
be able to carry certain fruits and
vegetables through at a profit from
the south to the north, and doubtless
carry beef the other way.
The freight business between the
interior OF the United states and the
Interior of Cuba. Of which there IS
a large amount, will tend to go all
the way by rail as -oon as such
transfer is possible n Is difoult 70
ee how water transportation can
compete with a rail haul OF this
kind. even for such products
sugar. when the point Of destiration
Is in the interior OF the country
William Mayo Venable. m Engineer
ing Magazine.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
THE DANCE MUSIC OF THE
EDISON PHONOGRAPH

Is irresistible. It's selections
are clear, distinct, tuneful ami
in perfect time. II offers the
most fascinating waltzes and
spirited two-steps OF the
worlds great composers as
we'll as the popular dance
music of the hour. II is a mil.
itary band or a symphony or.
chestra at viii, affordlng a do
llghtful and widely varied pro-
gramme without expense or
attention.
l.. +. SAVAGE,
2iT Commercial Street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
LOTS OF FUN IN
1.-THE ROYAL CHEF

II one-haf the good things said
of THE Royal Chef" by both critics
and playgoers OF other cities be true,
the theatergoers OF Salem are in for
a theatrical treat on Monday at the
Grand, one not only out of the ordl
nary but which will doubtless prove
a real loss TO miss seeing and hear
Ing. The music by Ben NJ. Jerome.
II is asserted, Is practlcularly charm
ing, while the story and lyrics OF
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
A Burnt'ChIld.

breads the fine. The dread Is whole
some. but not the burn; that can be
healed aud instantly relieved by APP
plying Ballard's Snow Liniment. BE
prepared for accidents by keeping a
bottle always In the house. Best for
sprains. bruises. cuts, scalds, rheu-
matism, neuralgia. bunions-any
and all aches and pains. Price a6c.
soc and si.00. Sold by all dealers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
Gambling

your life against % cents Is Just ex.
actly what you are doing II you neg
lect cough or cold on the chest i'm.
stead OF treating II with Ballard's
Horehound Syrup. A 25 cent bottle
OF this splendid remedy Will cure an
ordinary cough, heal the lungs and
act as a tonic for your entire system
Sold by all dealers
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01

Kodol will. In a very short time
enable the stomach 20 do the work
II should do, and the work II should
do Is 10 digest all the food you eat.
II makes the stomach sweet ard II
Is pleasant 20 take. IL is sold here
by all druggists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
TO REPRESENT ROOSEVELT
EANnnua.a.
Omitted Press LenSod wirs1

San Francisco, Oct. As a rem
resentatiye of President Roosevelt,
William h. Wheeler. assistant attor-
ney, denartment of commerce and la
bor, will attend the Trans-Mlssisslppi
Congress-, which opens here October
6, according 10 adyiees which have
been received here today. Wheeler
VIII carry message from the Presl-
dent TO the congress.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
For n sprained Ankle.

A spralned ankle may be cured I'M
about one-third the time usually re-
CURED, by applying Chamberlain
Llniment freely. and giving II abso-
lutte rest. For sale by Or. Stones
drug store.