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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
LADIES' BASKET BALL

The picked team selected from the
young ladies OF the Junior. Senior and
Freshman clauses was again victorious
over the Sophomore at the rink Friday
afternoon. The final score was Ii to 10
Ia iavor OF the Picked team The game
was very exciting from start TO finish.
At one time the Sopbomores led their
opponents In the score, but Just before
the gsmeended the picked team managed
20 throw several needed baskets. The
team work was better than IL was ia the
last one. There will be another game Of
this series played 10 few days. The dii-
ierent classes will also have series IN
which they will try for the champion
ship OF the College. The line up was as
follows:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
Her Own Doctor.

a V shingtOn woman recently hired
n negrcss. Going to the kitchen one
day, she was amazed to find the ne
gress sitting on the aoor. with her
hair standing out from her head like
a black nimbus. The girl was pull
ing one curly lock and then another in
such a way as TO suggest that she had
suddenly lost her reason.
what on earth are you doing.
Nary gasped the lady OF the house.
"Nawthin'. ma'am: only l has got n
sore throat an was jest tryin' to find
de lock dat would pull nah palate up
an relieve de tickle."-New York Her
aid.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
Overheard.

Overheard" is engraved on metal
label fastened to many articles Of para
phernalia seen about the decks OF a
modern war vessel. Ii means that the
article so marked should be thrown
overheard whenever action with an
enemy's ship becomes imminent. Al
cohol chests, turpentlne tanks. paints.
spare spars, unnecessary matches and
other articles easily destroyed or splln-
tered by shell fire are thus labeled
The president OF Occident college, Cal.
ifornia. is said to have given the word
Il new meaning in civil life when he
used il TO indicate those who are unfit,
useless or inapt in the struggle OF life
1t is strong word and as such can be
appropriately applied TO men and
things which when a ship must go to
battle are not necessary or material to
the end desired.-Army and Navy Life
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
FROM THE PHILIPPINES
Donstion fo Masonic Memorial Temple from Fx
kwsy caylis

Mr.. Clearance r. Howard, chairman
Washington Masonic Memorial Temple
Committee OF Lodge No. 4. Masons, OF
this city, has received the following let
ter which explains ITSELF
Hall of Csvite Lodge No. $50. +. & A. NJ,
Csvite. Cavite. p.
Dear Sir and Bros.-I herewith enclose
postal money orders for forty-two dol
lars and fifty cents, U. currency, same
being the amount collected from the
members OF Cavite Lodge No. $50, F. 4
A. NJ, Cavite, p. |, by popular subscrip-
ton In response to your circular letter OF
October last, same to be used towards
building a Masonic Temple at Fredericks-
burg, Va, TO the memory OF the immor-
tai George Washington.
With kindest wishes for the realization
of your grand efforts and wishing kindly,
fraternal greetings from this lodge, am,
Dear Sir and Bro,
Fraternally yours,
William +. Wichman, Master,
Cavite Lodge No. $50. r. 4 A. NJ,
Cavits, p. /.
The Worshipful Master, Wardens and
Brethren. Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4,
F. 4 A. ~, fredericksburg, Va.
We are pleased to state that contribu-
tions from far and near are still steadily
coming In for this lsuGable object. which
has every prospect of beiag ultimately q
grand success.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
THE CAUSE OF COLDS
Good Advise Regarding the Prevention Of Coughs
and Colds.

II people would only properly fortify
and strengthen their system, about %
per cent OF coughs. colds and pneumonia
might be avoided. These troubles are
simply the result OF weakne which
produces a catarrhal condition OF the
mucous membrane. which IL a. an inter
nal skin OF the body. When this skin Is
weakened IL becomes infected with
germs which are carried through the
system by the blood. These parasites at
tack and break these delicate tissues and
set up q soreness which produce what is
In reality an external scrOfula
The only thing that will cure coughs
and colds aud prevent pneumonia is "a
medication wi hich Is absorbed and carried
by the blood so that tbs diseased men,
brane is disiniected, cleaned, soothed and
healed.
We have a remedy which we honestly
believe iniallable and unsurpassable for
the prevention and cure of coughs, cclds
and all catarrhal conditions. 1t is the
prescription of famous physician who
has an enviable reputation OF 80 years OF
cures gained through the use OF this
medicine. We promise to either effect
cure In every case or make no charge for
the medicine. We urge every body In Fred
ericksburg who has need OF such "A medi-
cine to try Rexall MucG-Tone.
Ii stands to reason that we could not
afford to make such statements and give
our own personal guarantee TO this
remedy II we were rot absolutely
positive that we could substantiste our
claim In every particular, and we see no
reason why anyone should hesitate TO
accept our offer and try It. We have two
sizes of Rexall Mucu-Tone Prices SOC.
and 81 90. Sometimes a SOC. bottle IL
sufficient for a cure. As general thing,
the most chronic case is cured with an
average Of three large bottles. Remem-
ber, the medicine will cost you nothing II
you are not satisfied 10 every particular.
N. N. Lewis, Main St., Fredericksburg,
Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09

THAT woman always keeps me
guessing" said the grocery clerk as
she went ont Il never can tell till
the last minute what she is going TO
buy. just now she priced the coffee.
l gave her the prices-25 cents. %. 30,
80, 40.
"'Is your twenty-five cent coffee any
good?' she asked me.
YES said I; bang up
Then said she. give me a pound
Of your forty cent, ground fine -
New York Press.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
Cab Hire.

The price that one pays for a taxi
today is just n little different from
what was paid for. say. the hire Of
sedan chair In days OF old. In the do
nestle accounts OF Mistress Nell
Gwyn" we read; For chairing you TO
Mrs. Knights and to Mrs. Casselrs
and to Mrs Churchills and to Mrs.
Knights. 4 shillings. For chairing you
yesterday and waiting eleven hours.
IL shillings 6 pence. Paid 18th Oct.
1615."-LOndon Chronicle
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
SERIOUS ACCIDENT

little girl ii years old, daughter Of
Waddell. who lives near Hall
way, Fauquier county. met with q se-
rious accident Friday. While In the barn
lot placing eggs under setting hen, she
4ccidently dislodgsd box OF dynamite
cartridges which fell and exploded, caus-
ing dangerous wounds which necessi-
tated the smputation Of several fingers
on each hand and laid back the scalp
rom her forehead to the top of her head.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
A Golfers Tools.

One OF the most striking features Of
modern golf is the variety of clubs
used to persuade the ball into the hole.
AS a matter OF curiosity ! kept count
of the different putters used by my
partners and opponents In the course
OF fortnight's play. The total num-
Der OF species observed is over twenty.
London Post
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
GENERAL NEWS

Ex-President Roosevelt Will sail on his
African hunting trip March %.
Sentiment Is almost unanimous for a
change OF Inauguration day to some
later date.
Miss Augusta Virginia Wilson, OF
Charleston, W. Va, sister OF Bishop A.
W. Wilson, OF Baltimore. Is dead.
Fred W. Carpenter, who has served
Mr.. Taft Tor nearly ten years, was IN
stalled 10 Mr.. LOeb's place as secretary
TO the president.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09

This is the most dangerous time of the
year to catch cold. and it is the hardest
time TO cure it If you should take a cold
a few doses OF Ksnnedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup viii act very promptly.
Its laxative principle cures the cold by
driving it from the system by a gentle
but natural action of the bowels. Chill
dren especially like Kennedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup. as il tastes so good. nearly
like maple sugar. Ii is sold by Goolrick's >
Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
DEATH CAN
BE AVOIDED

10 many instances by havingin the home
bottle OF G0WAN'S PNEUMONIA
PREPARATION. IL reduces infiamma-
ton, scatters congestion and Is valuable
wherever there are pneumonis. Group,
colds, coughs. pains and sore -. Ex-
ternal, quickly absorbed. 5 by ell
druggists from loo TO 25c. IL to-
day and keep II In the home emer-
gencies.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09

Grace: Pimples, blotches, rough.
shiny skin are from the blood and
stomach. A simple and never falling
remedy-one that makes clear. healthy
compleIions. pure blood. perfect diges-
tion, is HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
Surprise yourself. Tea or Tablets, 80
cents. ". l.. Bond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
FRUIT INJURED

Virginia fruit trees have suffered Sc
verely from the storm. Reports from
different sections indicate probably hall
OF the crop has been lost. The mid
weather had brought many OF the trees
forward, but the chilly blasts blightsd
all hopes for q record crop.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09

Permanently relieves constipation aud
Indigestion. Regulates the bowels, builds
MP waste tissue. Makes pure blood.
You grow strong, healthy and robust.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea, the
safest, incest Spring tonic. 35 cents.
W. l.. Bond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09

Builds up your whole body. Regulates
the bowles, clears the blood, aids diges.
ton, makes you well from head 20 iset.
That's what HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea VIII do, greatest spring regulator.
Tea or Tablets. Soc. W. L. Bond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
w. 8. EMBREY

lsuecessor to Embrey q Bergman. !
Dealer In Railroad Cross Ties. Cedar
Posts, Spokes and Hoops. Keep
constantly on hand large supply Of
Baied Hay and Mill Feed. OfHee near
Railroad Depot, Fredericksburg, Va
Also Agent for Pare wire Fence 90
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09

81 hate to be poor. Now. a million
aire can walk right in and order what
he wants without bothering about the
price"
"He can" stated the weary sales
man. but he seldom does."-Kansas
City Journal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09

Tommy-Say. papa, | wish you would
tell me something Papa-Weli. what
Is 1t? Tommy-When you were a little
boy, who was my papa ?-Chicago
News
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
Every Morning.

Paul. at the age OF four. was asked
one morning by his papa. What is the
name Of the first meal OF the dayy"
Oatmeal" responded little Paul
promptly. Exchange
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
HY0MEI CURES cATaRRH

Hyomei is natures remedy. IL is va
porfEed air, produced from the mighty
eucalyptus trees OF inland Australia.
You breathe in this antissptss cir
through hard rubber inhaler that comes
with every outfit IL is guaranteed by
X. n. Goolrick to cure catarrh, asthma,
sore throat. bronchitis. or Group. or
money back. A complste outfit Is only
81 90
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
Eat What
You want of the food you need
Kodol will digest it.

You need a sufficient amount Of
good wholesome food and more than
this you need TO fully digest IT.
Else you can't gain strength, nor
can you strengthen your stomach II
IL is weak.
You must eat In order TO live and
maintain strength.
You must not diet, because the
body requires that you eat a suflic-
lent amount OF food regularly.
But this food must be digested,
and 1t must be digested thoroughly.
When the stomach can't do it,
you must take something that will
help the stomach.
The proper way 10 do is TO eat
what you want, and let Kodol d.
gest the food.
Nothing else can do this. When
the stomach is weak II needs help;
you must help it 10y giving it rest,
and KodOl will do that.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09

Quarrelsome people can stiust as mad
with you for agreeing with them as for
differing from them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09

IL is Tar easier to criticise the small
mistakes Of Others than 10 is not to make
q few large ones yourself
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
Picked Team
Sophomores.

Goals-Somerville Z, Sanford l. Cock
ley Z. Miller B. Reieree-Miss Graves
Rosebro.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09

It's easier to get well on in years thaa
IL Is to get well of in cash.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09

1t is far easier to mend broker heart
than O broken RIB.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
Royals
For Men and Women
Newest Fall Styles

kiVhS How-todny-N. cnu
IN Nv NOu iu R-g,.l -',... an
th.' f"w - custom -,Nl.- d,.
cr r'.' iA fashion a. r.,r,.-.t 'or
Shi- a-'r TIN X y,l- ~.
have M -tusk are IN SHAPES nnd
lctt'.-r- -uitahi" i,r men ,i,d
~um-n ~ very waiS { if-.
and proper I r every ucc ,siun
The REGAL. -taudArd ~
tAshion, al ,tctial and work
msu-hip. - your assurance be-
iorr ynn buv. ~ -tyle tr-fcc-
ti"n, Il r'"r''-ct tit. and uf iong
wear. Regal quality at its
mark long ago. and today is Il
f4unru- throughout the United
States. Bitter come I'm AT your
first 'ppurtunity and look
over thu Fall and Winter Re
gals. We'd like SO show them
10 yon and try on your style
and -iz- I sizes.
WALLACE & CO.,
Sellers Of Up-to-Date Footwear
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09

People think they know how TO raise
children when they doa't even know
enough to raise vegetables.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09

Some men are rich enough to afford
every luxury except a clear conscience.
Philadelphia Record.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09
Our Guarantee

Go TO your druggist today, and
purchase a dollar bottle, and IL you
can honestly say, that you did not
receive any benefits from II, after
using the entire bottle, the drug
gist will refund your money to you
without question or delay.
We will pay the druggist the price
OF the bottle purchased by you.
This offer applies TO the large
bottle only and TO but one in a
family.
We could not afford to make such
an offer, unless we positively knew
what Kodol will do for you.
1t would bankrupt us.
The dollar bottle contains 2H times
as much as the fifty cent bottle.
Kodol IS made at the laboratories
OF +. {. Dewitt 81 Co., Chicago.
lfAl.,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-03-09

Sold by Goolrick's Modern Pharmacy.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-09-26
Continued from page ~

years ago experimental a young pug him in
cage and surrounded him with all comforts soda biscuits water
and keep him He the biscuit ont of
hand Finally after pettng him for about MONTHS opened
the cage him. After watching cage and walking
all the place quietly for about 10 minutes he finally dis
appeared in the woodpe and back. Only those
who have been brought of the orthodox religions
Judaism, Christianity and Mohammedanism and afterwards
out and opposed them realize the hateful nature of
these religions Many who inside really quite sincere in
believing these religions be based love and charity Now
absolutely impossible incucate liberal ideas inside
religion based supposed revelation The object OF
revelation STOP investigation The attitude of modern
Christians investigate proves Christianity
be false they had sincere faith the truth of their religion
why should they be hostile investigation? This where
and myself first parted discovered
they proessed be after truth but when made
very simple discovery such the Bible contradctng itself
they always hostile attitude The great thinkers of the
ages your Aristotle, Socrates, Conucius, Voarc
Renan voney Paine, Ingerso Let wachword be Glib
erty!'' in all honorable aarsnot license vice. There IS
only philosophy in all ages-Right Living. The Bible is not
literature of right living is record of Faith Lust and
Tyranny.-NORMAN MURRAY.
"Show Me- State
COLLINS MO.-Geo. O. Roberts, Pres B. s. T.: I am glad
your good work going along would like to hasten it all
/ can have been Feethinker all fe and am in my
6Sh year have read ngersos books and think he
the nation produced named
after r. G. Ingerso joined the Maeral Ass about
six months and consider the right thing the right place
have been working for the NJ A. and have taken about 10
members and them up first Secretary
Eliza Mowry Biven think her plan of organization is good
one and should be adOpted.-sAMUEL D. MINKs
Good Cheer a Woman.
LIMA, O-Mr Roberts: Dear Sir: received your welcome
letter. but sorry say that it is impossible for either
the convention We would
awhile that of could that why
long letter. but knew at last that had
give up this year again however will keep trying
perhaps will be able to attend them time 1t
that large place Lima there few out
spoken Inde You talk to them privately and they will
agree with you everything you say but they don't want the
public know it, Mr. Evans that all the nfdels in Lima
belong the church, and they afraid to their be-
lief for fear of being turned Well every who knows Mr.
f. and myself know belief don't know either
is nfde will say they don believe chat
old book the bible have talked all classes of
the a and the she the
she in that dear Jesus her. disguised at
hem-I have patience with such people Some who
disgrace humanity expect be saved live in fear of hell all
their ves and depend God peoples them
in the end The doors of the church open all the time to
if they have little money! and the church members
all the time But they won't bother after they
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-09-26
BLUE GRASS BLADE.

them why So the church people bother me any
but would love to meet true woman lnhde Few
weeks ago. about 80 old Judge, to back
door When first him took him to be what call dude
tramp But he selling religious paper to help him TO raise
to study for the ministry told him felt sorry Tor him.
think that he wasting his young life for such purpose
him that it would be much honorable for him 10
work the Streets and in It, And could lot
refrain while speaking from looking down at the ragged lining
his coat 1 told him if he really wanted to the young
men, thought going hell he could get closer TO
and better chance to give them good advice by
organizing Freehough Society and inviting them TO it, than
by compelling them to listen to the gospel of Jesus Christ Tor
that would not church and listen 10
that forbade them all enoyments of this life and then
hell in the future WE'LL he did not stop long after told RIM
this but his way My letter is long enough So hoping
gentlemen of the Buckeye Secular Union
and extending invitation to one and all
when in the city remain truly
yours-MRS NELLIE EVANS $40 w. Halter st. P. s. Tell
convention that would love to be with Them
and worker in the Union, yet try to do all can as 1t Is inc
of Freedom)
Cheer from Old Kentucky.
DANVIILE, KY.-Mr Geo. o. Roberts: Your letter ana
program of the B. S. u received days know VIII
attend the convention In September as
have trouble with my having them treated twice week
member of the C. of H. g. b. Kan and owe the annual
Also subscribe for the Bluegrass Blade and OCCASIONALLY
Mrs B., Brooklyn Conn, donation OF stamps VIII seho
letter Altogether this is much IN this line as
can carry lust member of the NJ A. Please ac'
cept with best Wishes also thanks for writing Iou-Mho
LOUISE w. TERHUNE
Letter That Helps.
MARIETTA O.-Mr Geo. O. Roberts: My Deaa SIR In reply
TO vour favor will it Impossible for me to
attend this Seventh Annual Convention of the Buckeye Secular
Union tied down the present that cannot get away
for even one day. thoughts the convention and the
grand noble work that is before it. There nothing at
would pleasure than to spend day with the nope
who will be at this convention ana ma! he
fruits gathering be felt throughout the length ana breadth
country the wish of coworker and tendWM
II. cox.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-09-26

Brighter grow the prospects for the new national organ
zaon and if we only fair representative at
tendance at St. Louis its future will be brighter STILL Let
all who are willing and able get to ST. Louis at the APP
pointed time.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-09-26

In few more days and the last forms of Dr. Hausmans
book "Man's Origin and Destiny" will be off the press
It will then be rushed to the binding department and hur
ried to the point of mailing subscribers We ought to
have subscription list for the entire 1000 copies that are
to be printed The very fact that it has stirred up some
strenuous criticism shows that it is possessed OF an ind
vduality entirely its own.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-04-30
SWAGER IS LONG
TINE IN BUSINESS
Twenty-fftfl Anniversary 0.
Store is to Be Celebrat-
ed Tomorrow.

Twenty-Five years ago tomorrow,
May 4, the swager confectionery
store. owned by j. T. swager during
all that long period, was opened.
The twenty-hfth annual summer will
be marked with a display of a vari-
ETY. of the finest candies and pack
age goods, fancy fruits, creams and
Ices. Tomorrow dainty souvenirs
will he presented to all visitors be-
tween two and six O'Clock in the as-
ternoon.
The last quarter Of century Mr..
swager has enjoyed one OF the most
popular trades to be found any
where in the State and the business
has been success from the very
beginning. He has today the mos,
modernly equipped wholesale and
ice cream plant in the city. Its
daily capacity is 500 gallons.
The store is at 214 West pike
street and Is one of the most tastily
furnished and prettiest in the city.
The accommodations and appoint.
ments are pleasing and delightful,
1t is pleasure to buy at swager.s.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-04-30
Young Man is Accused of Ut
terng False Checks to
Business Men.
OFFICERS HUNT HIM
John P. Candy, Who Cashed
Order For $40, Swears
Out a Warrant

County officers are searching for
penziel Garrett alias Ray Garrett.
aged ) wears. son q william Garrett.
OF salem who IS wanted On the charge
% utterIng forged check ana obtain
ing money with IL other forged
checks are reported Is have been IL
tered BY him IN the city.
The eharse was preferred against
the young man by John r. candy.
proprietor of the Candy meat market
on West Main street, who had war
rant issued for him In Jnstlce George
g. Goraen;s court Thursday night
ar, Candy aied with the Justice
check for $50 bearing the signature
% H h Edtnger. which ne cashed
for Young Garrett, and which he
learned was a forgery. The check
was dated Aprii 2S ana was made
payable to Ray, Garrett for work.
Il Is understood that Denziei Gar
Hrett has LEFT the city, hut efforts are
being made BY the eopnty. autAorities
TO locate him and take him before
Justice Gordon for a nearing
It was reported to Justice Gordon
that other business men of the city
had cashed checks 81 4 similar char
acter for the yopng man. NJ a.
Nusbaum cashed one for $50 and orle
Meyers also cashed one.
Loar q White, elothiers say they
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-04-30
SUPREME GOuR!
OF the State Acts on
Number Of Appeal
Cases to 1t.

The supreme court of appeals has
acted upon the following cases.
w. A. Davidson, administrator, vs.
George F. Davidson ct al, from Nom
roe county; appeal and supersedeas
awarded.
Addie L Thompkins. administrator.
vs.. Sunday Creek Coal Company, from
Kanawha county: writ or error and
supersedeas allowed.
P. A. George ct al, vs.. NJ. NJ. Col
lins ct ais, from Greenbrler county;
writ OF error allowed.
U. T. Wade vs.. Mary D. Carney ct
al, from Wood county; appeal and
supersedeas allowed.
The supreme court expects to finish
up the work at Charleston by May Il
and after short rest the term a
Wheeling viii begin.