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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-17
Maine election Pleasss s,vs,

Baltimore. Sept l5 William j.
Bryan was shown the bulletins Pc
Far-ins The results Of the Maine cleo
ton Tie was elated over tho craaf
Democratic gain and said.
Il am very much graudod at th.
returns from Maine. They indi-a-
That the trend toward the Democrat.
party extends over the whole couuirg.
they encourage Democrats Co bcgav
that victory ia Novemh.r IS certain
Nr Bryan Immediately teleeraph.d
National Committeeman stone. ot
Maine. rendering his concentrations
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-17
TAFT SCORES
BRYAN'S RECORD
Replies to AebTdSkaR'S Comment
on ROOSeValt'S Letter.
He Sinks OLD POLICIES

I Republican Nominee says Leaaer CT
Democracy IN Selecting Campaign
Issue Considers Only Its eiausibii-
49, IN Attracting Votes-Mr. TAFT
Declares re Tried to Make His Pc
s.tion Clear and STANDS On t4is Rec.
Sra On Once and What he SAD.
Cincinnati Sept l5.-Assertins that
DIS r..'al record. his speech OF ac-
.rlnDe ana subsequent utteranccs
a-, ample Indications OF his own Do
H.iOal position. William 81 TAFT replied
fH hIr hryan's comment or the R.1se-
N"if letter. by switching the spot light
inquiry back 20 Mr.. Bryan's own
.eal record. and making an ansiy-
--s thereof This IS Mr Taft's reply.
ln wy notification speech and in
a.a speeches made since I attempt
20 t' make clear my position on an
Csc issues of the campaigr Il Mr
ir, mn has been unable 10 understand
.em cannot make them clear.
sand ga my record in Office and what
LaNe said. Nr. Bryan should devote
which be- ser ms 70 be strr-rlinr 10
separate himself. with an the adrcit.
ness acquired in a twelve years hunt
or an issue ON which DO can ae elect.
q president The readiness With
which Mr. Bryan In successive pr ST.
Genital campaigns passes from one
paramount issue To another shows
-1ar The chief consideration which hss
11cctet his selection OF an ISSUE has
Been It's piausloIisy in .ttlacttrr
votes. He presents the renarkahle
spec fao.c Of a man who has been 4.
ing ne presidency for twelve Years
without success and without official
possibility. and without the D-~. r
tiniiy to test the various propositions
lich he has advocated for reform.
and yet OF having the event demon.
rate what colossal failure De- would
gave made In each instance had be
t'c1 permitted 70 carry hi. PROPOSALS |
.r'o ihe policies Of the country Tie
rats nor now say whether ha Is sum
Don favor OF the free coinage of silver |
he does not now answer thc question /
whether. g Dee wcr. president ana M |
e,issucy should arise in which ho /
would he called upon 20 exercise his I
discretion afirmatively To maintalniuc
the parity between gold ard silver. ho /
ouii exercise tina, discretion.
"ie now saws that he favors the |
more r.sid regulation 90 the railroads /
ln 1895 he expressed the view that the /
railroads could not be regulated De- /
lrse tho railroads would own the
o. euiators appointed by law. and There.
re ho was in favor OF government
ownership we hear nothing from
p ou this subject. The country has
en most fortunate that the failacv
Mr. Bryan railroad proposition /
.as bcen exposed without the cost o.
rtnr them into actual governmental
ac,.ce. and it viii -be fortunate IN
l.ai. If the danger % four years de-
7-ession. % which it would be- exposed
I'm case of Mr.. Bryan's election. may
averted. and IL by Republican sue.
''ss in November and subsequent |
rosperitv and by a clinchns OF fh.
roosevelt policies he may be AGAIN
aown 90 Do a prophet without honor
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-17
CUNNINGHAM INDICATED
Affairs Of Pittsburs Sank In wors,
Condition Than ReDorted

Condition Than Reported.
Washington. Sept 10 John n. C,.n.
ningham. the national bank examine.
who recently closed the Cosmoro.itt m
National bank. OF Pittshlrs. was IN
Washington in consolidation W..
Comptroller Murray and judge O.l.
ham. who has charge of the insov at
national bank section In the toa.p
troller's office. in regard 10 the affairs
OF the failed bank.
Deputy Comptroller Kane stated
that the receiver Of the bank has re.
ported that its affairs are I'm quit. MS
BAD. n not worse. condition than l>N.
aminer Cunningham had discovered no
the time he closed the bank 4 care.
iul inquiry has been made of the p.a.
hShed statement that Mr. CUNNING ann
had been drinkipg and 70 is stated A.
the department that not only has -o
proof been found. but the parties W.,
are supposed 90 be responsible for pa.
original charge are said 90 have ma .e
70 Mr. Cunningham statements in W.T.
ing disclaiming responsibility Tor Tie
story.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-17
REJECTS EULOGY OF TAFT
Eryan Regards Endorsement Of No
Value Unless Candidate Makes Coed.

Eryan Regards Endorsement Of No
Value Unless Candidate Makes Coed.
Baltimore. sept IA few plain
simple sentences from Nr. TAFT win
te worth more ihan the euloev that
Tie president pronounces. The r-esi-
d rt's Endorsement ls OF no value nm
less the president will agree o. stay
IN Washington and see that Nj Tart
makes good
In these words William J. BRYAN
summed up his opinion OF the letter
OF President Roosevelt ccmmeufatorv
OF Mr. Tart "Ir was expected. OF
course. said Ar Bryan that Presi
dent Roosevelt would support Mr.
Tart Hc could hardly do less in view
OF the fact that be selected him as the
Administration candidate and support.
ei aim with all the influence that the
administration could bring % bear.
The presidents letter. however
may be objected To as Irrelevant i'm
material and not the best evidence II
Mr.. Tart We're dead. Il would be- inter
esung 20 know from Mr.. Roosevelt
What be knew Of Mr.. Tafrs oufnions
and work. hut as Mt TAFT is alive and
able 20 speak for himself 10 IS hardly
necessary Tor Nj Roosevelt 10 tell Us
what Mt Taft will 10.
Mt Taft is running upon a Mat
form which was so unsatisfactory thar
he had TO amend it in several import.
ant particulars. and yet. even as
amended. DO gives the public no def.
mite idea as 20 what Mr.. Taft stands
for
Mr.. Taft also has made some
speeches and promises to make some
more. The ones he has already made
nave not thrown any light upon the
poiitical situation. but it is to be hoped
that he viii yet decide TO define his
position with sufficient clearness to
enable the public to know what he
stands for
1T is not sufficient for the president
70 say that Mr. Taft is a friend Of la
Dor. That is subject upon which the
laboring man is entitled to an opinion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-17
FER Over Sixty Year,

Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup
mas been used for over sixty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
1t soothes the child, softene the gums.
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
II will relieve the poor little sufferer
immediately. Sold by Druggists in
every part OF the world. TWENTY
dive cents bottle. Be sure and aSk
Tor Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take no other
Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs
Act. June Both, 1906. Serial Number
1923
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-17
DEAFNESS CANNOT ERE crREn

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portions of the ear.
Ihere Is only one way TO cure deafness
ana that i by constitutional remedies.
Deeiness Is caused by an iuflamed con-
dition 81 the mucous lining of the Eusta-
ehian Tube. When this tube Is inaamed
you have a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing. and when It l. entirely closed
d'eainess Is the result, and unless the In
hainmation can be taken out and this
tube restored 10 its normal condition
hearing viii be destroyed forever; nine
cases out OF ten are caused by Catarrh,
winch II nothing but an in1amed con-
dition OF the mucous surfaces.
We VIII give One Hundred Dollars FOR
any case OF Deafness caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars. free.
+. }: CHENEY & CO, Toledo. o.
sold by Druggists. Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-17

and Afr. Taft's friendship Is % b. de-
termined not oy thc presidents cn
corsemVnt. but by the measures which
Mr. Tart advocates
Mr., Bryan spoke twice. the erst
time ~ Annapolis. where Do discussed
tAe issues of t1c caw naign. aud .n
ms city i'm tae ff,h regiment armo-y
before an audience which it is conse.
FaiiNely estira. .l exceclcd $3.50
people M- Bryan received an e.a.
tion seldom cGuailed IN this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-17
Woman Attacked Nv Perforn;r. e.,

Woman Attacked BY Performing Bear
Fort Plain. n Y. Sept. l5.-Whis
giving a performance at a fair herr
with n troup Of six trained bears. Miss
Beatrice Woods was attacked by the
largest Of the animals and painfully
injured before the brute could be
driven away from her The bear bi,
her in the shoulder and clawed her
face The struggle OF Miss Woods e.
escape and her cries for help caused
the crowd to become panic-stricken.
and It was with difficulty that the Dc.
lice prevented the spectators from
stampeding. Several women tainted
The excitement also caused the other
bears TO act ugly. and this further
frightened the crowd II was some
time before order could be restored.
Miss Woods will recover.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-17
Foraer Gets SIX Y.ars

Lancaster, Pa. Sept. I5.-John p.
Kelker. son OF prominent resident
OF Harrisburg. pleaded guilty 10 sew.
eral indictments for forgery ana false
pretense. He was given d sentence OF
six years solitary confinement in the
eastern ienitentiary. and Will have t.
paw $500 fine
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-17
BRAZEN ELECTION FRAUDS
Primary Election at Wilkes Barre So
Ctaracterized BY Court

Wilkes Barre. Pa Sept i5.-At the
primary election held last April
Michael F. Healy. the Democratic can
didate for the legislature in the Third
district was rcSrrned as rec.is.n-
more Republican votes than Rev
=. Williams the Republican cani.iato
10Y the same Office The clerrvr,er
took an appeal claiming gross fraud
joaSe Fuller handed down an op.r on
sustaining the appeal which make
Williams the Republican nominee T..
judge characterizo 3 the election r..
turns as brazen fraud and that .-he
judicial Function must be exercised
with strength"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-17
Sim ger TALKS

5. Important Points Of Sewing Machine Construction
q Did you ever consider what the thousandth
of an inch might mean in the adjustment
of the neede-StrOke on 4 sewing machine?
q Or how many little invisible parts there
are which may well for month or
so in careleSSly made machine, and then
by going wrong render it utterly useless
q For the perfect construction and thorough
testing of these vital details YOU must de-
pend upon the honor and reputation of
the maker.
q The makers of the Singer Sewing Machine
ENJOY reputation youChed for by millions
OF Singer users all over the world
q These millions of Singer users have proved
the perfection of the Singer by years of
steady sewing.
9 The Singer Sewing Machine is built like
watch and runs like one.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-17

Little Rock Ara. Sept i5-Rcturns
from the state election are mearro I.
is known. however that the s-tr.
Democratic state ticket headed bs
George ". ponashcy for governor. has
been elected hy q majority which wa.
probably reach 10000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-17

Cincinnati Sept l5.-Judsc Wn.,-n
r. Tart is afy one years oit tNaay
anu congratulations are being re-
veiFei The Well wishes are comine
both bN letter ana postal card Tho
candidate was born in Cincinnati on
sept 10. 1857.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-17
charae Amy Officers WIN sr,no.lin.

= = '''1-' " ~ 1IIIlI JIIW8
havana. sept 1.-THE Union F.
pamela IN an editorial on Saturday al
legged that the United States army was
smuggling into Cuba great Quanti,ie,
OF meat and other goods. thus escap
ing the payment OF duty. and selling
the goods. Governor Magoon has or
dered an investigation. He will inst
tute PROCEEDINGS against the Union
Espanoia if 10 fails 20 sustain its
charges
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-17

To such women as are not seriously ous
oflheaithl but ~ DO have exacting duties
toIperiorrA either in the way OF house,
hdd cares\or in social duties and funo-
tACS \seriously tax their strength,
as WeN Nhp Nursing mothers. Or. Pieree'S
Favorite PrS\ription has proved most
valuable SUN rt.ng tonic and invigorat-
ing ncrvine. BY is timely use, much
serious Sickness aud sulerIng- paY 81
aNolded. Tho c-eratlng table aud ihe
siIGeons, kn- le. MQGldA LIS belleved.
Seldom hlye to - emploxcd Il thls most
vAlnah-e Moran-SIcI0e1x- Mere rcSnrte1
o VI cood time. The FaVorite PreScrlp-
ton has proven a great boon 70 expectsnt
mothers by preparing the system for the
coming Of baby, thereby rendering child
birth safe, easy, and almost painless.
Bear in mind. please that Or. Picrce's
FavCr.te Prescription IS not a secret or
patent medicine. against which the most
Intelligent people gro quite naturally
avcrSe, because OF the uncertainty as 70
their composition and harmless character.
but IS a MEDICINE OF KNOWN COMPOST
TON, fun list OF an is ingredients being
printed. In plain English. on every bottle
wrapper. An examination Of this list OF
ANAINNlNnN~ N ttl A .~t'al'~e tlR TACT LNat DO Is
ron-aicOholc m its composition. cheUic-
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the place OF the commonly used alcohol.
in its makeup. In this connection 10
may not - out ot place 10 state that tho
'tavorite Prescription OF Or. Pierce is
the only medicine put up for the cure Of
woman's peculiar weaknesses and all
merts, and sold through druggists. all
tho ingredients OF which have the I'M
animous endorsement OF an the leading
medical writer's and teachers OF all tho
several schools Of practice. and that too
as remedies for the ailments for which
TFavorlte Prcscr'p tiOn is recommended.
A little book OF these endorsements will
10 sent % any address. postpaid. and
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postal card, or letter, Of Or. L. Y. Pierce,
Buffalo. y. Y.
Or. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stpation. Constipation Is the cause OF
many diseases Cure the cause and you
cure the disease. Easy 10 take az candy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-03

where basket weaving is taught.
Many of these schools grow their own
willow rods, cut them, and peel and
advantage of both pupils and proprie-
tors, arrangements are made to allow
pupils TO work part of the time in the
''holts.'' as the willow fields are called,
belonging to the schools, and in that
way earn enough to pay their tuition
and board. They then become familiar
with all parts of the business, and
when they graduate they are competent
to take places as overseers of willow
farms or foremen in wicker ware fac
tories. The schools profit by getting
much of their work done without pay
ing cash for it.
American willow growers and man
ufacturers of willow ware must meet
that competition: but those who have
investigated conditions here and abroad
feel confident that the American has
advantages which will enable him to
compete successfully if he takes up the
business with characteristic American
energy.
There are more than 160 manufac
turers of willow ware in the United
States. One-tenth of them grow their
own willows, and about an equal mum
Der grow part of their stock. More
than dozen varieties are cultivated
in this country, in IL states, and many
manufacturers assert that the home
grown rods are equal or even superior
to the imported Good hollis pay q
profit the first year, though the profits
of later years are much greater. The
average price of unpeeled rods las
year was about u cents pound. anf
of peeled rods about cents. A well
managed willow holt should averag.
$500 pounds of rods to the acre year
| ly, and the cost of growing and har
vesting the crop is comparatively low
1t is crop which requires compare
lively little labor. so that the small
grower, if able-bodied. can be prett,
independent in the matter of hire,
help.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-03
CAN MAKE WILLOW BASKETS HERE

The fact that Chicago merchant is
advertising in German trade papers for
a million willow clothes baskets is
pointed to by experts on willow culture
in this country as evidence of our neg
lect of profitable industry
Climate and soil are as favorable for
willow culture in this country as in
Germany or anywhere else, and the
market for willow of the better grade
is the best in the world. Generally
speaking. land that will grow wheat
will grow willows. Their cultivation is
not difficult, and profits are usually
good. But up to the present time
Americans have not taken hold of the
matter in earnest, though both interest
and production have been on the in
crease of recent years as result of
the efforts made by the department of
agriculture to inform the public of the
opening which willow growing offers.
The Germans handle the business
we'll They have Industrial schools
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-03

rledly arose to leave the place The
tall man with the gray hair-the hand
soonest man of all-was staring boldly
at James averted face. now red with
consciousness. AS he passed her in
going out o. the room his look grew
more insistent. She glanced up. and a
faint smile crossed his face.
Handsome girl" he remarked TO
the man behind him. and then he
passed out OF her sight. perhaps for
ever.
THE woman with him." cried Jane.
her eyes following the beautiful crea-
ture mt his side-''is she my mother?'
NO" said Graydon. ayerting his
eyes to avoid her expression; "she is
his wife,
broom waited until the party was
out of the restaurant before uttering a
word.
Inside of two years | have pointed
out two fathers to their children
yours and his. Jane. Your mothers
are dead. There isn't much choice as
to fathers. If | were you. I'd say |
had the better of the bargain Take
an old mans advice. both of you. and
let bygones be bygones. Start life
now, just as If nothing had happened
before. and get every atom of happi
ness out Of it that you can. Don't you
two pay for the sins of your fathers
| II couldn't live in New York if he
were living here murmured Jane.
"Hey. waiter. yonr BILL said broom
with sudden harshness.
| 1t was showing and the wind was
blowing a gale when they emerged
from the, place. Jane hung heavily
upon Graydon's arm. He could fee
that she was sobbing. He did no
dare to look into her face but he fel
something cruelty triumphant surgini
in his heart. Elias broom waited un
til their cab came up. Then he offere,
his hand to both hesitatingIy. evel
timidly.
Good night. Be happy. There j
nothing else left for you but thai
Graydon, when you write to your ia
Their give him my love-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-03

the newcomers TO Jane, who looked at
them with fresh interest. The names
were well known to New York and Eu-
ropean society. For the moment Elias
Droom was unnoticed. He took the op-
portunity to collect his nerves and to
subdue his too apparent emotion. Jane
was recalled from her polite scrutiny
of the women at the next table by
hearing her name mentioned in Droom's
hoarsest voice. modified into something
like n whisper.
Miss Cable. not only asked you to
come here in order to tell you the name
of your father, but to point him out to
you"
There was an instant OF breathless
silence at the table. SO startling was
his announcement that every other
sound in the room escaped the ears of
his two listeners.
.aThere was new hundred dollar
bill found in the basket with you
Your grandfathers signature was on
that bill. He was the president of the
bank which issued it. Your mother
vas Here he leaned forward and
whispered q name that fairly stunned
his hearers Graydon caught his
breath, and a new light appeared in his
/ eyes. He was beginning to believe
that the old mans brain was affected
Jane leaned forward in her chair. al
lincreduIous smile on her lips.
Don't jest, Elias" began Graydon
somewhat roughly.
81 am not testing. 1t is the truth
1 swear it." snapped Elias.
"But. great heaven, man. consider
what you've saidi It's one of the bes
families in this country. It's prepos
ferrous to say
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-03

Old Virginia Before the Wharf.-The
Hidden Hand" a new dramatization of
Mrs Southworths story of old Vir-
ginia before the war, will be presented
at the Illinois theater Sunday, Sept. g.
matinee and evening, under the direc.
ton of Fred G. Conrad, with special
scenery and an exceptional company
The play is in four acts, and the cast
includes Capitola, Black Donald, Wool
and the picturesque white characters
as well as the laush-provoking darkies
of the Old Dominion before the war
There is music, humor, romance, mys
terry and mountain scenery. The dra
matization is by Eugene Moore, the
well known star actor, and comes with
the reputation of being a splendid
melodrama without any of the often
sive stuff that has been characteristic
of the Goth century thriller.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-03
Don't Experiment.
You Will Make No Mistake if You
Follow This Rock Island Citi-
zen's Advice.

Never neglect your kidneys.
If you have pain in the back, uri-
nary disorders, dizziness and nervous
ness, it's time to act and no time TO
experiment. These are all symptoms
of kidney trouble, and you should
seek remedy which is known to cure
the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills is the remedy
to use. No need to experiment. 1t
has cured many stubborn cases in
Rock Island. Follow the advice CT a
| Rock Island citizen and be cured your.
self.
Mrs. Isaac Shiffer, of 1417 Fifth ave-
nue., Rock Island, H., says MY hus-
band was troubled for two years with
kidney complaint before he found any
thing to help him. The worst sy1hp.
tons he endured were severe pains in
the region of his kidneys and across
| his back, and a frequent action of the
kidneys which he could not control
He was unable to stoop or lift any
thing and he tried many remedies
without obtaining relief He read OF
Doan's Kidney Pills in the paper and
he decided to try them, procured a
box at the Harper House pharmacy
and after using them a short time the
pains and other symptoms left him
l have used Doan's Kidney Pills my
self and find them to be exactly as
represented. My husband and l agree
that Doan's Kidney Pills are the surest
loud cafact remedy for kidney trouble >
For sale by all dealers. Price soc
Foster-Milburn company, Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the United States.
| Remember the name-Doan's- ant
take no other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-03
I1M~>4,e
Salubrin

The best of all antiseptic home rem
edies for wounds, Commissions, burns
insect stings, sore feet. swellings and
infiammations. SOC per bottle (4h oz9
Toilet Salubrin, a fine aromatic
preparation, with all the anti-septic
properties of plain Salubrin; for the
care of the skin and mucous mem
branes; refreshing mouth wash and
gargle, and particularly valuable fol
keeping the teeth clean and sound
75c per bottle &c or.
Dilute with water, as prescribed TO,
each case in Directions for Use" &C
|companying every hottie. All drug
elsts.. M
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-03
A Sure Enough knocker.

j. c. Goodwin of Reidsville, \. c.
enough knocker for ulcers. A bad one
came on my leg last summer, but thai
wonderful salve knocked it out in 6
few rounds. Not even a scar remain
ed" Guaranteed for piles, sores, burns
etc. 25 cents, at all drug stores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-03
They Take the Kinks Out.

81 have used DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for many years, with increasing
satisfaction. They take the kinks out
of stomach. liver and bowels. without
fuss or friction" says n. H. Brown OF
Pit -sfield, VT, Guaranteed satisfactory
at all drug stores. % cents.