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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19

the last monarchy-in magnificent moral
aud political iustifcatiln
hat has been the influence of the ais-
coVery Of the new world aud the settle
Inent OF Jamestown ln the discovery
Europe has prohted i'm the Increase ~
wealth and the outflow Of h.r surp'us
population. To the former aruf.d to
spain governing hall Of the world ~ wa.
temporary; IN the latter APPLIED Z,
turope. permanent. I'm the former as
TO spain, it at first undermined tie
Teoi l. IA the enrichment oi the fsw-tle
aristocracy-in absolutlsm. in turn to
crumble and fall in the luxury ani .ase
OF veal and its decay.
Confined 60 Spanish colonization. d.s-
potism would have continued IN Europe.
perpetu1tlng "a over all the new world.
Aganst Spanish domiii ln absoiuti-m
arose Jamestown settlement with it's
nS!y-SaXOn Institutions. giving a-s lurn
70 the oppressed Of every iaud, home to
the Ovei dow population in /. rmarent
good to the world. 10 would not have
been without the Auglo-~aNon eettie-
ment OF Jamestown. IN ei-ct-o1lit.e.I
moral. uaterial-is the grsate-t event in
al political history.
ANDREW JORDAN GREEN
W ashinytuu, May l.. 1905
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To Reorsanize Allegheny Bank.

Pittsburg. May 16.-Following q
meeting by the directors of the ALE.
gheny National bank and representa-
tives of othe financial institutions OF
the city. action was taken u raise a
fund of 100000 cash. which Will be
placed in the bank for purposes OF as
suring the depositors and public OF
the solidity of the Allegheny National
bank. To the same end a plan OF re-
organization has also been agreed
upon. Both OF these measures are TO
be put into immediate effect. thus in
suring the active existence OF the
bank The bank examiner In charge.
w. l.. Folds. expresses the beliof taat
the Aliegheny's cashier. William Mont
gomery. out on 100000 bail a. a de
faulter. will tell all he knows when
the time comes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19
eARRISONvILLE NOTES

Garrisonvilc, May IA. 1905
Miss Lottie GIN has returned from a
vislt To her sister in Nashin-ton.
Mrs J. c. Cox. Of Onville. who has bean
sick, Is improving.
Misses Neisie Gill and Fannie Flati1rd
nave returned home after spending SOME
time with their aunt, Mrs. +. Il. Randall.
in fredericksburg.
Mrs. c. II. GIN has been SICK. lut f.
out again.
Mics Flossie Green. OF Ruby visited the
Misses Flatiord recently.
Little Lynton, son Oi Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Cox, was badly burned bv fire.
but II improving.
There viii be all day services at Fbo.
neEer church the fifth Sunday I'm Ma.
All ara invited 70 attend
Nr. stuart ClCc has gone e. Chnri.ttss.
Vile 10 visit his brother, Mr.. ". b. Cloe
Messrs- James Shack lette aud Thomss
Gil, who are attending the Medical Col.
lege In Richmond. are expected home
soon.
Mr.. f. IL Randall and family. of Fred.
erlcksburg, expect o. move To their
country home at Mountain View IN the
near future
hr: K ID. Payne has opened store near
Garrisonviile.
Mr.. Eddie Evans. oi Hagerstown. Nd
has been III. but r. improving.
Or. X. j. Payne and family have been
visiting relatives in Fauquier.
Mr.. Harry Brown left Tuesday for bis
home ia Philadelphia.
Idaho
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SENT TO CONFERENCE
Senate and House Reject Cur
renGy Bills.
CHANGE IN ALDRlCH ACT
Several Provisions Taken Out and One
Added Providing For National None
tary Commission to Report Neces-
sary Changes In Present System.

Washington. May l6-The Alirich
currency bill was substituted for the
Ereeland bill in the senate and the
transfer took but little longer than
was required i'm the calling OF the roll.
The effect Is 10 throw both the senate
and house bills into conference. The
managers on the part of the scna. "a
who were Immediately appointed. are
Messrs. Aljrich. Allison. Hale. Daniel
and Teller The dispatch with which
the agreement was reached is a s;rik.
Ing example Of what can be done In
the closing days of session OF con
gross
There were some changes made in
the senate bin by the committee. how
ever. and il was necessary to have a
new print of it prepared before Il
could be called up for consi Iteration
These amendments were confined I.
the elimination of matter incorporate
ia the original Aldrich b!l after It was
reported from the committee. tn,
provisions taken out were as follou 5
Thc use OF bonds of the insulai
government OF Porto Rico. bonds o
tlc government of the Philippine J.
lands. Gnd bonds of the city of Mauu,
as securities for the Issuance OF sm
Urgency circulation.
The requirement that national bank
ing - sociations located outside o
central reserve cities shall hold il
their own vaults four hnhs OF the re-
serves required by law either in law
| lul money or securities named in tn.
bill. but that two-thirds OF tho amount
shall Dee in cash
The prohibition against nationa
| bank loaning money 20 or Investing {;
he stock OF corporation. the officer,
or directors of which are officers ol
directors OF the bank making the loar
Dr investment
The committee also added section.
providing FOR a commission OF min,
senators ana nine members OF IN,
house to be appointed by the presiding
| officers. 20 be called the National Mon
etary Commission. whose duty it shall
/ be TO inquire into and report 20 con
gress what changes are necessary ol
desirable IN the monetary system OF
the United States or in the laws re
| lating TO banking"
All Of the Democratic members o,
the committee voted to support N
Aldrich bill in preference 10 the Vree
land measure. but on tae floor OF IA,
senate all bet four members Of the
minority voted against the passage ol
the b.l as amended
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19
500 llEWARn SIM

The readers OF this paper viii be pleased
TO learn that there Is at least one dread
ed disease that science has been able 20
cure IN all its stages, and that f. Catarrh
Halls Catarrh Cure Is the only positive
cure now known 70 the medical frater-
nity. Catarrh being constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure IS taken
Internally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. there
by destroying the foundation oi the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength 10y
building up the constitution aud assist
ing nature IN doing its work. The pro-
prietors have so much faith IN it, cura-
tive powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars fcr any case that IL fails TO cure.
send for list Of testimonials.
Address +. j. CHENEY & CO. Toledo.
D.
Sold by all druggists, 72c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton
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Tr1Efb and
Quality

appeal TO the Well-Informed in every
walk Of life and are essential TO permanent
success and creditable standing. Accor-
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir Of SIENNA is the only remedy Of
known value, but one Of many reasons
why it is the best Of personal and family
laNativcs is the fact that it cleanses,
swcetcns and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any debilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time TO time.
It acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as a laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co., only, and for sale by all leading drug
gis's.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19
AIlinator Eats a Bow.

Fenton. la. May lG.-A fourteen
foot alligator in the Calcasieu river
ate three-year-old Harry Frye. son OF
Gus Frye. while the child was frol
licking near the water at a fishing
camp The babys father headed .
party of picnickers. who spent the day
on the banks of the stream. The child
wandered away. and after an hour S
search portions Of its clothing were
found floating down the river. A large
white Teddy bear the boy carried was
found punctured with the teeth OF the
alligator. party Of huntsmen is now
endeavoring 10 kin the reptile.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19
Lonq.Lost Relics Found.

Washington, May l6.-After being
mislaid for twenty-five years. work
men found in the sub-basement of the
war department building wooden
box containing the personal relics of
Lieutenant DeLong. who commanded
the Inflated Jeanette Arctic expedi-
tion, and who perished in 1881. The
box was found at the time of the dis
covery of belongs body by Lieu en-
ant Jackson, the commander OF a re-
lief expedition. It contains belongs
diary. his letter press book. two
Bibles. hymn book. some cooking
utensils. a carbine and several bowie
knives
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19

Favor New E1tionaI Policy to Pro
tsct Our Natural Sources Of Wealth
President C..,s Outline CT His
Policy.
Was'iart.n. May ia declaration
o' pria. ip!rs. which may w,l o., ge
cs:lot as "A new national policy. i.
the outcome OF the white House G. II
ference Of governors. which cLied as
sessions Friday
VIII the united voice of all th,
states IL calls for the immediate aiop
tiou ty congress ot a com1rehensiy.
plan for waterways improve aont and
for the conservation OF al natural
sources OF wealth
This declaration was adopted by
these couferccs-g governors OF bo.h
political faiths. leaders OF organized
labor. capitalists. economists without
a single dissenting voice
Lot MS conserve the foundations OF
our prosperity" This. the closing sen
'eace OF the declaration. is its key
note hut the conference went one stel
beyond what seemed 10 bc It's orie'na
purpose and followed John Mitchell
in declaring that in addition 70 con
serving the forests ami 90. SOIL tht
nation should see 10 il that greater
protection IS anorlcl 10 lrfnan lif,
u the mines.
The conference carefully aNo del
masking recommendations touching
amy special Improvement 20 r.o. z
r.zCl the distinct jurisdiction. OF "a,
several s.stes. but hDll tlat IN th,
conservation OF thc nation resource.
the jurisdiction of both state aad ma
ton should Doe recognized. thlt this i.
a proper subject for co-operl .an.
Following the adoption cf resolu
tions. William jennings Bryan was in
yitoi TO speak. and made tlc princi
pal address of the session.
a brief statement drawn ram Pres.
dent Roosevelt bearing upon his att.
tude toward the corporations was %
deep interest. lie said.
My primary aim in the Legislation
! had advocated for the control OF IN,
great corporations has been to pro
vide some effective popular sovereign
Tor each corporation.
What have sought to find out i.
the authority OF state and nation anl
whore one or the other can act 50 thai
there shall be some sovereign powe,
that on behalf OF the people. shall
govern the corporation or the indi
yldual so that it or his acts shall be
beneficial TO the people as whole.
Matters that relate only 10 people
within the state should be controlled
by the state; when they affect more
than one state they should be con
trolled by the nation. II the matter
IS such that the state cannot act then
wish. on behalf of the state itself
that the nation can act.
For instance. in the matter OF
water power want it provided that
the federal government. in making
any grant shall specify that 1t shall
not be a grant in perpetuity. and that
something shall be paid for IT, | would
not deny an adequate profit to the cor.
poration.
Give an ample reward TO the cap
tain of industry. but not al indeter-
inmate reward.
Provide that our children shall. in
their time, have the power of control.
When that policy can best be car.
ried out by the state. carry it out by
the state; when it can best be carried
out by the nation, carry it out by the
nation.
MY concern is not in the academic
side of the question. but with the ques-
ton as ii will best conserve the needs
of tho ncnnln a q a wLnln -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19
Debs For President.

Chicago. May 16.-Eugene V. Debs
was selected as the presidential noni
nee of the Socialist party. The con.
vention which nominated him had
been in continuous session for eich
teen hours. a score of Comrades
insisted that Chairman Stanley J.
Clark. of Texas. was running thing
with high hand. and that they had
been gagged. but the nomination was
hnally made unanimous. BENJAMIN
Hanford, OF New York, was named for
vice president
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19
Los, Four Ounces of Brain: Cured

New York. May 16.-Jacob Ritz. Of
1880 DeKalb avenue. Brooklyn. who
shot himself in the head in April. is
well again and will be discharged
from st. Mary's hospital. although he
is minus four ounces of his brain.
After the bullet was extracted a IA
NOR developed. neeessitating the re
moval of part of the brain. and al
though II was believed he would lose
the sense of taste and sight. his facul.
ties are intact.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19
To Test Plant Theory on Human Lie

Los Angeles. May 16.-Dr Leone
Landone has acquired for 100000 the
Hoegee estate in Hollywood. where he
plans 10 establish a laboratory to dc
for human life what Luther Burbans
has done for plants DR.. I.andone. who
has studied sociology all over the
world. says his methods are parallel
to those of Burbank He intends t.
start in with twelve children. whom he
Will select from all over America. lie
viii try to develop the brain cells. and
hopes TO achieve reconstruction Of
structure
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19
Bank Teller Gets Seven Years.

Pittsburg. May 16.-Thomas W.
Harvey. former teller of the Enter
prise National bank. which failed sew
eral years ago for nearly $4,000. 900.
falling in his attempt to interest the
United States court of appeals in his
case. surrendered himself to the fed
eral authorities. and was sentenced to
serve seven years in the Western peni-
tentiary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19

San Francisco. May 16.-Rear Ad-
miral Charles NJ. Thomas lowered his
flag on the battleship Connecticut as
commander-in-chief or the Atlantic
fleet and the flag of Rear Admiral
Charles S. Sperry was run up at the
main truck. The usual salute of
thirteen guns was fired by the war
ships in honor of the new commander.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19
eouaht trenton wateb Plant

Trenton. n. j. May l6.-n was
learned here that the real purchaser
OF the building and machinery Of the
Trenton Watch company that was sold
recently at receivers sale Is the In.
gersoll Watch company. of Waterbury,
Conn The IngersoIl company will
operate the Trenton plant as a branch
concern.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19

Waterbury. Conn. May 16.--Frank
T. Gallagher, fourteen years old. son
OF John w. Gallagher. vice president
OF the board Of aldermen. was seri-
ously gored by a prize bull in the side
and abdomen. Hired men saved the
lad from death.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19
MONDAY, JUNE lst. 1908,

at II O'Clock ~, In front OF the court
house at SpOtsylvania, all OF that certain
tract or parcel OF land, lying and being
in the county OF Spotsylvania, Virginia,
about one mile west OF Thornsburg. CON
tanning 914 acres, be the same more or
less, adjoining the land OF John Haisiop
and Others and being the same land that
was conveyed TO the said Martha A. II.
Burruss by Coleman \ Coleman on the
18th day Of September. 1907, as Special
Commissioners in the Chancery cause of
Burruss ct ais vs.. Burruss Adms. ct sis.
by deed recorded in the Clerks Office OF
Spotsl lvania county in Deed Book AK,
p. 32O.
TERMS OF SALE
Enough cash to satisfy this deed. In
cluding Trustees Commission OF 3 per
cent., the fees for drawing and recording
this deed, II then unpaid. and the balance
IN discretion OF said Burruss and upon q
failure TO exercise same then IN the dis
cretiOn OF the said trustee.
T. Stokeley Coleman, Trcstee.
may 5w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19

Dulls the scythe Of Father Time. The
electric spark goes through every part OF
your body. bringing new life and hope.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea brings
back that feeling of by-gone days. 30
cents, Tea or Tablets.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19
The Popular Shoe Men.
TRUSTEES SALE

By virtue % a certain Deed OF Trust
from Martha A. II. Burruss and husband
70 the undersigned as trustee, of record
In the Clerks Office Of Spotsylvania eoun-
~, Virginia, IN Deed Book AK. p.-ths
undersigned being requested by the bene-
hciary under said deed to foreclose the
same, will offer for sale on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19
CASE DISMISSED

Capt 8 j. Quinn. acting for Mayor
Wallace. had before him Thursday John
Lay ton, charged with assault on Chas.
Dow on the street The charge was dis
missed, Layton pay ing the cost
Like crystals fair Oi morning dew,
Your complexion now can be,
II you take this good advic
Drink HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
". L. Bond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19
Jury All Neoroes.

Joliet. ILL.,, May ia jury compos
ed entirely Of negroes. the first in the
state. was empanelled in Joliet by Cor
oner Noel, OF VIII county. after hear.
Ing the evidence against Lulu Gibson.
a negress. The jury held the woman
to the grand jury for the murder OF
Marshall Taylor. one of her own race
The unusual jury aroused intense In
terest Taylor. thirtyfve years old,
was stabbed to death.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19

CASCASWEET Is for babies and ehil.
dren, and is especially good for the ills so
common In hot weather. Look for the IN
gradients on the bottle. Contains no
harmful drugs. Sold by NJ. NJ. Lewis and
W. l.. Bond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19
GOLD PRIZE
Awarded to Miss c0inne Stsafns for Essay on
Jamestown

A prize Of $40 in gold was given by a
gentleman in Washington for the best
essay on Jamestown" written by a
student Of fredericksburg College, and
was open to the 2nd and 3rd Freshman
classes. 1t was 70 have been awarded
on Wednesday, May l3, which was the
3Olst anniversary of tie settlement Oi
Jamestown, but was delayed until Fri
day, May 18th. There were II contes-
tants Tor the prizs. which was won BY
Miss Corinne Stearns, daughter OF Mr.
Frank 7. Stearns, and the presentation
was made by Judge j. T. Goolrick In t.
happy speech before a large audience.
The judges were Judge J. T. GOolrick.
Judge A. W. Wallace and Attorney q. K.
Swift.
Its wonderful power goes to the seat
OF your trouble, vitslizes. strengthens
every part of your body. Thers's moth
ing just as good, HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea never fails. 3jcents, Tea
or Tablets
W. l.. Bond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19
JUNlOR BASEBALL

The second team of the Public Schools
defeated the Hanover team by q score Of
6 TO 4. Battery for Public schools, W
Estes aud l.. Pitts. Battery for Hanover.
McMariOn and +. Nash.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19
Oylnc Of HIccouohs.

Bridgeport. Conn. May lS.-Mrs. o.
l.. Massinger. wife Oft a physician. OF
this place. after hiccoughing thirteen
days and nights. is dying from ex.
haustion. Every effort TO stop the
spasms since she was stricken, May 2.
has failed. although may physicians
have attended her.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are small,
sale. sure and gentle little pills. Sold by
NJ. NJ. Lewis and W. l.. Bond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19
p. nCRACKEN, BRO. q CO.,

-WHOLksALA AND RETAIL
.GROCERS and LIQUOR DEA LERS.
Oner len thousand Gallons PuRR kYH and
BOURBON WHlSkIkS from the following vel
known disfuleries. Graft q Co., % Ohio. Bocua
County Dtstuing Co.. Of ksntucky. NontcfAo
DistLllery. Of Maryland. and ". y. cray. q
Pennsylvania.
Agents for Bersner q Rngis's Lager 8ssr.
ghey slso ofsr Staple ami Fancy 6rocsriss.
AEricals1rsi iHpls.snss. ssses. eusao aa1
csAsEA
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19

Insist upon DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salye. IL is especially good for piles. Sold
by N. NJ. Lewis and W. l.. Bond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19
ALine of Pines

A Line Of Pipes
may look all right and be all wrong.
There Is nothing you can Judge BY looks
A JOB OF PLUMBING.
II We do the work you can be sure 10 Is
right In tact as well "a it looks. Even the
most hidden parts WIN not be sighted In
the smallest detail that makes Tor good
sanitary plumbing. Call Us in on your
next Job and you'll get the best plumb
Ing work you ever had.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19
COHFEREH5E E#l5
Governors Want Congress 10
Save Natural Resources.
OUR FUTURE is AT STAKE

Favor New Ea,ional Policy to Pro
tect Our N.turai Sources Of Wealth.
President Cls,s Outline Ct His
Policy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-19

W. L. Bond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-03

always wants to be where he ain t, and
the mountain youth is not an exception.
What splendid yoke of steers you sc
got said a neighbor TO an old farmer
who always looked on the dark side.
VA as" was the grudsing response, out
their hoofs is sharp as bay nets How
beautiful the moon is tonight, vtntured
another CHEEKY neighbOr. but the response
came back the same, "Ya as, but talnt
round. For the one bound to find chip
on every shoulder. but faint to every
blessing. and the faint praise that damns
for every kindly deed the occasion usually
stands obligingly ready.
Equally responsible, thank God. Is the
faculty, natural or acquired. OF seeming
good in all the rose amid the thornS. the
silver lining to the cloud. a Fathers
love in all over all 1t is JOY to realize
that the great pleasures of life are not
necessarily dependent upon the length OF
the purse. high social standing, he liml-
tations of environment or even clean Dill
of health. "Tis only a faVOrlte book from
the shelf; a letter from friend. chat
with kindred spirit. glorious sunset.
and life is radiant. Enjoyment treads the
dusty highway of life, goes TO the fac
tory. returns to the home. Like air and
sunshine and sparkling water. the slmpl.
and lasting pleasures surround us. and
all We have to do is to accept and enjoy.
the cook stove MOloch the order and
preparation of the meals very jug
gernaut. the constant demands of the
children as insistent as the cry OF the
daughters of the horse eech' and the
amending struggle with dust and flies as
barren of results the tabled cleaning
of the Augean stables? Take heart.
Think of the dull monOtony of life
bounded by.the front walls of an old la
dies home, with no dear family ties, no
face beside us in whose eyes the love light
shines no our folks" to talk over
things with and watch for our coming.
no kindly neighbor TO run in. no social
recognition save the perlunctory calls
from the lady managers" or the over
worked pastor.
Do you grow weary of the piles of
yaWning stockings whose number seems
never to grow less. of the scrubbing of
grimy little hands that never stay clean
and the smoothing of refractory locks
where the "Snarl Family seem to be al
ways holding high carnival?
BY and by the cradle Will be empty: the
little feet grown larger and wandered into
ot her paths out of mothers ken; the rest
less tiny hands enlarged to take their
share of the worlds work. There will
he plenty of time to rest then. but the
rest will be full of longing for
The touch Of a vanished hand
And the sound Of voice that is stillci
Cheer up. then. Embrace the present
with joy, Carry the daily burden 10 the
refrain. "Cheerily, ho"'
Scatter sunshine and be happy with