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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-10
DEMANDS PROBE
OF CANAL DEAL
New York World Calls ROOSe-
velt's Statement False.
WHERE DID THE MONEY COZ"

Newspaper. In vitrloIlc Attack, Az
euses the President of Deliberate
Lies-says William Nelson crom'
we'll Blocked investigation Of Pam
ANA Corruption Conducted BY the
Late Senator Morgan, of Alabama.
New York. Dec. 9.-The New YORK
World. accepting all responsibility Ior
the. article regarding the $4OOoV,VVV
Panama canal deal. the appearance OF
which in the Indianapolis News called
forth a bitter denunciation OF the edt
tor OF the News by President Roose'
welt. prints scathing attack upon the
president and demands congressional
investigation Of the Panama canal
deal. The article is so vitriolic and
written with such an air OF confidence
that IL is expected TO cause the admin
istration considerable embarrassment,
If not trouble.
Calls President Liar.
The World practically calls the pres
ident liar when it says:
I'm view OF President Roosevelt
deliberate Measurements OF fact in his
scandalous personal attack upon Mr..
Delavan Smith. editor OF the lndianap-
oils News. the World calls upon the
congress of the United States to make
Immediately a full and impartial in
yestigatiou Of the entire Panama canal
scandal
The investigation Of 1906 by the
senate committee Of the interoceanic
canals was blocked by the refusal OF
William Nelson Cromwell to answer
the most pertinent questions OF Sen
ator Morgan. Of Alabama. Since that
time nothing has been done. because
after Senator Morgan's death there
was no successor to carry on his great
work of revealing the truth about Pan
anna corruption.
Where Did the Money Cor
The indianapolis News said in the
editorial for which Mr.. Roosevelt as
sails Mr. Smith:
"It has been charged that the Unit
ed States bought from American citi-
gems for s4O,0O0000 property that cost
those citizens only s120000O0. There
is no doubt that the government paid
$40 GOO. 600 for the property But who
got the money!
president Roosevelt's reply to this
most proper question is for the most
part a string OF abusive and defama-
tory epithets. But he also makes the
following statements as truthful infor-
nation to the American people:
The United States did not pay a
cent of the S4O.000.0 600 to any Ameri-
can citizen. The government paid the
$40. 00O 900 direct TO the French gov
eminent getting the receipt Of the
licuidator appointed by the French
government to receive the same.
$50 far as know there was no
syndicate: there certainly was no syn
dicate in the United States that TO my
knowledge had any dealings with the
government. directly or indirectly.
ITO the best of the Worlds knowl
edge and belief each and all Of these
statements made by Mr.. Roosevelt
and quoted above are untrue, and Mr..
Roosevelt must have known they were
untrue when he made them"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-10
CALLS IT LYING YARN
Paper Owned BY Taft's Brother An.
swers the World.


swers the World.
Cincinnati. Dec 9-The Cincinnati
Times Star. of which Charles P. Taft
is editor and proprietor, published tbs
following reply to the article on th'
Panama canal which appeared in the
Indianapolis News and the New Yorh
World:
"The New York World. the paper
which was responsible for most Of the
talk about the Panama scandal during
the recent campaign. says:
Whether Douglas Robinson. who
is Mr.. Roosevelt's brother-in-law, Or
any of Mr.. Tafts brothers associated
himself with Mr.. Cromwell in Panama
exploitation or shared in these profits
is incidental to the main issue OF let
ting in the light
This statement is Intentionally mis-
leading. The Panama story was used
In the campaign for political reasons
solely. The one thing that gave ii
political value in the eyes of those
who used il was the fact that the story
as printed carried the names Of a
brother of the Republican candidate
for the presidency and Of brotherin-
law of the president. The inference
was plain enough. II was that Theo-
dore Roosevelt and William H. Taft
had used their influence as high Off
cials of the United States government
to help near relatives in footing the
treasury at Washington. That was the
meat of the story. If the names of
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-10

raoubtedly true that II a ma
IT'S from fixed principle OF
~ In one instance it will bt
labandon Others. This ID
nonstrated In the recen,
4 stween this country and
L sierence to a joint police
he Pacific. II this agree.
bt an entangling alliance
like for some one to inform
lould constitute such an al
e Is also undoubtedly true
heb alliance would be neces-
~ > were not for the fact that
bis nj acquired the Philippine Is
ne Is Hin doing so departed from
nom u ms incipls 90 government,
d nena sp in the direction Of
~ con- 3 ksy to see where the
lIrczstio OF principle will end.
- Tho = Monroe doctrine" un-
- ~ ffs practically constituted
poli> ] JPolice of the waters of the
- Hemisphere? VIII the other
oss OF the earth quietly submit
ir gradual extension Of authori-
.nI holested, and will they not In
i Urn form alliances TO prevent such
aggression which will ultimately en-
dam u the Monroe doctrine? 1t
mag appear for the time being to be
apropitious move to travelin double
harness with an aggressive and ris-
Ing Asistic nation, but we seriously
doubt it, for we believe that the great
American principle, "no foreign en-
tanglements," still survives in the
hearts OF our people in spite Of latter
day innovations.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-10

Send your Job printing to The Free
Lance. Prompt service and low prices
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-10
MRS. NATION IN SCOTLAND
Reformer Thrown Out Of Saloons With
out Ceremony.


London, Dec. 9.-"All Nations are
welcome here except Carrie" is the
legend with which the public houses
of Dundee, Scotland, are now decorat
ed. BY way of enforcing the announce
ment, two of the public house keepers
threw the reformsr from their prem
ises without ceremony or tenderness.
Carrie was not dismayed by this treat
ment, bur made tracks for the next
bar. En- route she met a clergyman,
smoking a cigarette.
Take that stle thing from your
mouth" she exclaimed, but the OF
fender bestowed smile on her and
walked on.
Carrie has been shocked to find tea
drinking so common in Scotland.
where. indeed, an amazing quantity OF
the beverage is consumed at all hours
Of the day. She classes tea drinking
with the morphine habit and has add
ed it to her crusade repertoire.
The police have not acted on the re-
quest Of the public housekeeper who
wants her prosecuted for invading his
place
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-10


(corrsctsd By Simon Hirsh 4 Bro.
What, os to $i.o2; corn, So to 60
neal e1.70 to $l.1o ost e
skicfsns i've. 8 to 10; dressed. 10 to ii
orxr. 40 TO 80; lard, 10 to
~: ducks. live s to 10; turkeys. dressed
III to Is: live. IL to -; wild, III to
IL: rabbits 10 to 12K each; butter
IT. 10 IS: old hams. Is to 1S
1ew hams, IL to Is Irish 20
1Sfoea. so to 60 I: sweet potatoes,
65 to so: lambs, $3.50 to "a 90; hides.
rrean. 4 70 *; dry sailed, 8 to 8; dry
ldss' 10 20 IL; call skins No. 1. Loo
"a al .25: bnlsd hay. e14 to gu per ton;
~ eumsc. 20 70 75 per 100; hogs, SIC;
~ i've weight, TO &C.; pork, 6 to 6h;
WOOL, is to Is per ID; veal, 81 to 9.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-10
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

The Presidents message to the
Congress contains nothing new or
striking. In brief it is practically a
repetition Of what he has heretofore
recommended. He refers to the usual
subjects touched upon In such docu'
ments, In his usual style. The only
features Of his message worthy oil
special comment are his reference to
railroad control by the national
government, and his fling at the
Democratic attitude on iniunctions
affecting labor organizations. In
reference to the first proposition Mr.
Roosevelt would divest the states Of
all control over railroads doing an
Interstate business. and In this con.
nection he says: 'The opposition
so government control OF thesegreat
corporations makes It's most efec'
tive effort In the shape OF an ap-
peal to she old doctrine OF States
rights. The proposal to make the
national government supreme over,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-10
Monday, Dec. q, 1908,

at II O'Clock, that certain saw mill, pur.
chased by c. s. Cornoghan for Nevin 4
Co. from the American Saw MIL Machin.
cry Co. and Atcherson Machine Works 10
1907, also all saws, tables, carriages,
belts, pulleys, shsitlng and fixtures. also
the boiler and engine used with said mill,
together with all appurtensnces now
located on or near the line OF Sell wood
farm on Potomac creek, about three or
four miles from Brooke Station, In Stsf
ford county, Va
Terms--0ne-hai cash, balance in 3
months, secured by note bearing o per
cent. interest from date aud deed OF trust
on property sold, or all cash at option
OF purchaser.
This mill Is practically new and j.
In good order For Information address
c. 0'Conor Goodrich,
Alvin T. Embrey,
Receivers, Fredericksburg, Va
decS tW
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-10
InB PRINTING

The Free Lance is prepared to do job
work Of all kinds In up-to-date style at
reasonable prices on short notice. The
work done In our office win compare
iayorably with the best to be had any
where. The head OF our job work de-
partment, who has been working In this
Office for many years, is one OF the mcst
experienced men In the business.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-10
Receivers Sale
OF A FIRST-CLASS
Saw Mill, Engine,
Boiler, Etc.

Under authority OF decree OF the Cir
cult court of Stafford entered In the chan
Gerry cause therein pending under the
name aud style Of Goodrich Va. Nevin X
Co ct ais, on the 30th day of November,
1908, the undersigned receivers of said
court will sell at public auction, to the
highest bidder, at the mill site, on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-10

Douglas Robinson ana CIarlss =. Ia
had not been included in it. films
and absurd as it was, the lying var
would never have been used by t5s
World. the indianapolis News and Of
er papers which for one reason or an
other wanted to defeat Mr.. Taft an,
difcredit Mr.. Roosevelt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-10

|ereiore 30 give IL compete
over, the railroads Is merely
leal to carry out to the letter
e prime purposes, il not the
rpose,ior which theconstitu-
lounded. Itdoes not represent
-" Mr.. Roosevelt has
opposed to States rights
. his reference to the
1;;;,ar7le OF States rights" Is no
F.1eat II he imagines that the
let Cots doctrine Is so old that
~ out, he Is woeiully mis-
states are never going
- any OF their rights at
4 anyone. On the con-
ntiment which once OBJ
fully In the South than
the country, has now
Q firmly Embedded as a
our government than
! hnd II Mr.. Roosevelt will
Short distance In his own
ience be will recall when
conflict with the senti-
california to bis sorrow.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-10
BEBEEsMZNg

8 On purchases amounting to over $500 we prepay
transportation charges to points in Virginia. Maryland
q and w. Virginia.
xAN%~N%eAu>NNsAA~~ANNN,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-10

Girl, Ridlculed, Attempts Suicide.
Los Angeles. Cal, Dec. 9.-Made fun
of by other girls because her clothes
were not new and pretty. Lottie Lewis,
fifteen years old, attempted to Kill
herself by shooting
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17
FIT THE GROCER
Wife Made the Suggestion.

A grocer has excellent opportunity
TO know the effects of special foods on
his customers. A Cleveland grocer HIS
q long list Of customers that have
been helped in health by leaving off
coffee and using Postum Food Coffee.
He says. regarding his own expert
ence: Two years ago I had been drinks
ing coffee, and must say that 7 was
almost wrecked In my nerves.
particularly In the morning I was
20 irritable and upset that I could
hardly wait until the coffee was served.
and then ] had no appetite for break
fast, and did not feel like attending
to my store duties.
Zone day my wife suggested that
inasmuch as I was selling so much
Postum there must be some merit in
It, and suggested that we try 1t. I
took home a package and she prepared
It according to directions. The result
was a very happy one. My,nervous-
ness gradually Disappeared, and to day
! am all right. would advise every
enc affected In any way with nervous
ness or stomach troubles to leave OFF
cofree and use Postum Food Coffee
"There's a Reason.'' Read 1.-THE Road
to Wellyille," III pkgs.
Every read the above letters A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full OF hunial'
interesls $S
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17
.GREENBAY SCHOOL
CL0SESNEXT WEEK
Interesting Program Arranged fol
the Finals-Barbecue on
Thursday
Special to The Times-Dlspatch

/. special 10 Inc
GREEN BAY. VA, May 16.-The
High School at this place. which has
been a decided success. shows q marked
gain over last session. An attractive
program has been gotten up by Profess
sor Reed Edmunds, principal, and Miss
Sallie Bidgood and Miss Mamie Taylor,
assistants, for the entertainment at
the closing exercises, which will be
held In the High School building on
Wednesday evening. May 20th, and is
as follows:
PROGRAM
Song by school. visions Of Morning;
"The Sick Doll"-Do ctor Palmer Shell
burn; Mrs. Lee. Ruth Shelburne; Jane
(the 1naid), Helen Snow; song. Sweet
Story of Old" Lizzie Coleman: The
Census Taker"-Mrs. Norton. Nettie
Herzig; Bill Norton, Otto Kaufman;
Samanthy Norton, Emily Borum; Gems
sus Taker, Jessie Ha skins; Mrs. Harris,
Bessie Hubbard: THE Gypsies' Warn
Ing" Louise Mcfarland. Hattie weav-
err, Walter Jones: Eye Village Skewl
OF Long Ago"-Ye master. Elihu We'll
kins, Hunter Garrett; We skewl COM
mittee: Deacon Josiah Partridge. Her
bert Garrett; Hezekiah Shocks, Ernest
Herzig; Zebedee Won Pelt. Walter
Jones; Ye Visitors-Mrs. Humility
TdIlE1u6ct 1ooA ALL D. 4I41uul
ance Peterkins. Nettie Nunnally: Mrs.
Hannah Parsons. Annie Spencer; Mis-
tress Charity Hornwell, splnster. Nellie
Herzig; Mrs. Doolittle, Julia Spencer:
Ye Pupils: Males-Abraham White
stone, George Palmer; Jonah Partridge,
Charlie Jordon; Josiah Barebones, Lud
Jones; Ebenezer Doollttle, Louis Holt;
Peter Paul Peterkins Venable Owen;
BUD Hornwell. Otto Kautfman; Oba-
diah Bangs Karl Herzig; Melchizedek
|Littlejohn, Thurman Clary; Patrick
Won Pelt, Ira Capps; Females-Tem-
peranco Whitestone. Alma Berry; Ju-
dlth Doolittle, Matilda Schultz: Deliv-
erance Doolittle. Hattie Weaver: SAL
walton Doollttle, Louise Mcfarland;
Belinda Basset Mary Snow; Prudence
Peterkins, Blanch Garrett; Dorcas
skinner, Lois Taylor; Deborah Tubbs.
Mary Palmer; Penelope Hornwell. Ad-
die Mcfarland Ye First Part--Morn-
| Ing session; Ye Second Part--After-
noon session.
Mr.. L, D. Jones. chairman OF the
Leigh District School Board. has ar
ranged to have a barbecue and picnic
on the school grounds on Thursday
the 21st Mr.. Jones's invitation to be
present on that day to address those
present on the school and road and
other subjects has been accepted by
Major Francis r, Lassiter member oil
|, Congress from the Fourth Virginia
/ District; also Hon. ]. D. Eggleston
Superintendent OF Public Instruction
Mr.. r. G. Stearnes, secretary of the
Estate Board oe NducationSof Virginia
DIR. Jones. OF the State Female Nor,
NAL. Farrpville, Va; Professor j, III
Davis. superintendent Of schools OF
Prince Edward county, and others, A
large number are expectedFto be pres
ent,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17

of the points brought to the attention
OF his audience were that children sent
from home to school at very early
age not only lose home influence, but
take money from the ne!ghborhood;
that the high school furnishes what is
usually absorbed during these years
In private. and boarding schools, besides
the advantage ofo home training; that
the high school attracts business. Is
in Itself refining. and that the people
OF Virginia are always equal TO an
emergency when the call comes for
help.
Mr.. Joseph w Everett, superinten-
dent OF Albemarle schools. spoke on
School Conditions OF the Present and
Hope for the Future" His talk was
very interesting. and he announced
that the Scottsville school would have
a nine months session beginning next
September.
After congratulatory speech by DR..
J. P. Blair to the teachers and pupils,
the program continued with the fol-
lowing numbers:
Chorus. II love the Merry Sunshine"
intermediate pupils; instrumental solo.
'Nocturne," Miss Kate Patteson;
chorus. TEDDY Bear Lullaby" pri-
mary pupils; instrumental duet.
Midsummer Nights Dream" Misses
Kate Patteson and Helen Har-
ris; chorus, The Star-Spangled Ban
ner'' school.
The stage was very beautifully deco
rated with Ivy and white flowers OF
many varieties. snowbails. bridal
wreath. spirea, syringa and horse
chestnut blooms being used. These
with evergreens, draped. outlined and
banked the stage. a United States
| flag was draped at the back. and the
letters rs. H. 81 formed OF white flow
ers on a dark blue background. These
decorations were the work OF Mr.
| Smith and the pupils Of the school
The audience was a most appreciative
one and the evening much enjoyed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17
New Rules Gi0en for
Reuiuing Drowned Persons

rolling the body in the opposite direo-.
ton from that in which It was first
turned. for the purpose OF freeing tho
air passage from any remaining water.
Continue the artificial respiration from
one to four hours or until the patient
breathes, according to rule III; and for
a while. after the appearance OF return.
Ing life, carefully aid the first short
gasps until deepened into full breaths.
Continue the drying and rubbing. which
should have been INCREASINGLY prao-
ticed from the beginning by assist
ants, taking care not to interfere with
the means employed to produce breath
should be rubbed, always in an upward
direction toward the body, with firm
grasptng pressure and energy, using
tho bare hands, dry flannels or hand-
kerchiefs. and continuing the friction
| under the blankets or over the dry
clothing. -
The warmth of tho body can also
pits. bottles of hot water. heated
| bricks. etc, to the limbs and soles
| OF the feet
Rule ". Observation-Disclosures
tablished let the patient be stripped
OF all wet clothing. wrapped in blan-
kets only. put to bed comfortably
W frarb but with wit free circulation Of
Internally: Give whiskey or brandy
and hot water in doses Of teaspoon
ful to tablespoonful, according to
tn. Il, ", weight Of the patient; or other
teen minutes for the first hour, and
as often thereafter as may seem ex-
pedient. Later manifestations: After
reaction IS fully established there is
great danger OF congestion OF tho
lungs. and II perfect rest is not main
tanned for at least forty-eight hours
It sometimes occurs that the patient
Is seized with great difficulty OF
breathing, and death is liable to fol-
ed. In such cases apply a large mus
1 tard plaster over the breast. II the
patient gasps for breath before the
mutard takes effect. assist the breath
cial respiratfon.
Modification Of Rule III.
To Produce Respirntion.-If no as
sistance is at hand and one person must
work alone, place the patient on his
back. with the shoulders slightly raised
on a folded article OF clothing: draw
forward the tongue and keep 1t pro-
lower jaw be liften the teeth may be
made to hold the tongue in place: II
may be necessary to retain the tongue
by passing handkerchief under the
chin and tying 1t over the head.
Grasp the arms just below the ell
bows and draw steadily upward by the
sides OF the patients head to the
ground. the hands nearly meeting.
Next lower the arms to the side and
press firmly downward and inward on
the sides and in front OF the chest
over the lower ribs. drawing toward
the patients head
Repeat these movements twelve to
fifteen times every minute.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17

jects left tho court in grand process
sion. singing MS they went
Supper was served on the campus
for about 200 guests. and at o'clock
beautiful concert was given by the
music department Of Sweet Briar, the
program OF which follows:
The c minor Concerto Of Beethoven
was played brilliantly by Miss Ade-
laide Shockey. with accompaniment OF
small orchestra. The playing OF Miss
Shockey is very far beyond that OF a
pupil. and Is fast approaching the ma
turity OF the artist. This, together
with the beautiful accompaniment, re-
suited in very artistic piece OF work.
THE Lady Of Sholott," cantata.
was then given by the College Glee
Club. accompanied with much ability
by Miss Claudine Hutter. The music
by Wilfred Bendall fits delightfully."- the
well-known poem by Tennyson. and
the Glee Club did Justice to both.
Their singing showed real musical ap-
probation. and was noticeable for its
spirit, precision and fine shading.
The solos in the cantata were de-
lightfully sung by Mrs. Mitchell
Humphries. wife Of Prof. Mitchell
HUMPHREYS. OF the Modern Language
department.
May Day at Sweet Briar will be long
remembered by guests and hosts as a
very delightful one.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17
NEWS OF THE WEEK
ut THE POLYTECHNIC

or. r. B, Hutcheson. COMMITTEES for
man; e. B. Fred. T. B. Hutcheson.
Committee on reception of visitors at
finals: Dr. r. D. Wilson. chairman; Pro-
lessor A. ". prinkard, Professor a. 2,
Spencer. Mr.. J.. II. Woolwine
chair OF biology. made an address be-
fore the students of Sweet Rriar In
stltute this week on "Birds." Special
emphasis was laid by Professor Smythe
lin his address on the best and most
practicable methods of protecting the
birds of the State.
Professor l. S, Randolph has been
the interests OF the V. P, I, In the Nc
engineering experiment stations.
Professor r, II. Abbott and the young
men OF the Institute Glee Club We're
guests at an Informal reception given
by Mrs. w. f. Rollins at the Episcopal
rectory In Christiansburg Wednesday
Ievening.
The senior and junior classes II geol,
Spending the week. END at Mountain
mada on foot over the mountains for
the purpose Of gathering data on tho
rock formations of the country, and
| return Will be by way of New River
and tho southern part of the county.
Last week the classes made a similar
tiin to tho mineral lands In Prices
Mountain.
station stnfr, Is In Albemarle county
this week, and DR.. S. w. Hatcher, d.
rector of the station. IL In Washington
lfor q few days. Ne
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17
LARGEST CLASS IN HISTORY.
Fifty-Four Young Ladies' to Graduate
From Blackstone.
Special TO The Times pl.patch.T .

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
BLACKSTONE, VA. May ls.-The
CONNIE ncement exercises at the Black
stone Institute will begin with the
senior reception on Saturday night.
May 23d The annual sermon to the
Institute students Will be preached on
Sunday morning. May cath, by Rev.
R. H Potts, pastor OF Union Street
Church, Richmond. The farewell words
to the senior class will be delivered on
Sunday night by the principal. The an
nual address Will be delivered on Mon
day morning, May o5th. by Hon. j. D.
Egg!eston. The class day exercises VIII
be held on Tuesday morning, May 26th,
at 10 o'clock.
The class officers are: President.
Miss katharine Grizzard, OF Sussex
county: Yice--President. Miss Florence
Feddernan. OF Acco,nac county; Secre-
tary, Miss Douglass Thornton. OF Black
stone; Treasurer. Miss Helen Pretty
man.. of Wilmington. Del.
The class honors are as follows: Val
edictory. Miss Louise Crymes, of Neck
lenburg county; History. Miss The
reese Johnson, Of Halifax county;
Prophecy, Miss Susie Grant. OF Dinwid-
die county; Recommendations. Miss
Ellen Walker. OF Cumberland county;
Testament. Miss Virginia Cannon, OF
Blackstone; valedictory. Miss Bette
Folkes. of Amelia country
The senior class numbers ffty-four
being the largest class ever graduated
at the institute.