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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
CORPORATION COURT PROCEEDINGS

The following are the proceedings
in the Corporation Court:
Case of Jacobs V. Scott argued
on demurrer TO plea of statute linn
itation. Court took its decision
under advisement. VIM. w Butt
ner. D. O.. and Alvin T. Embrey, p.d
City of Fredericksburg v Berry
argued by w. X. Goolrick. p. q.
and Embrey and Willis. p. d. De
cision taken under Amusement by
the court q,
Case of Bode V. Baker dismissed
Alvin T. Embrey. p. O.. and {. u
Foster. p. d. .
No defense being made by the
defendants attorney. Frederick w
Coleman. judgments were enter
ed in the following cases; Simon
Hirsh & Bro. $500 and Magratt
& Chesley V. WOrmley q Co
S36.S6. B. P. Willis represented
the plaintiffs.
HaydOn's Exc. V. Chas. II. Hur
kamp set for trial Wednesday. w
W Butzner. p. O., and St. Geo. X
Fitzhugh. p. d.
The shirt factory and insurance
cases were transferred to the Marcel
term for trial Attorneys st. Geo
r. Fitzhugh and w d. Carter, p
O.. and A. A. Phleger and Alvin T
Embrey, p. d.
The case of Arthur Brown V. Al
vim T. Embrey for $4,000 alleged
SANDER will come up the March
term. c. O'Conor Goolrick FOL
Brown and Frederick w Coleman
and VIM. W. Butzner for Embrey.
Case of Houghton V. Brown con
tinued. Alvin T. Embrey. p. q.
and Frederick W. Coleman, ,. d.
Case Of Peden V. Williamson con
tinued. Alvin T. Embrey, p. O., anC
W. ID. Carter and Frederick w
Coleman. p. d.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
DEATH OF MISS MARY D. BOWMAN

Miss Mary d. Bowman died at
the Mary Washington Hospital Tues
day evening. aged 70 years.
Miss Bowman was operated on for
cancer OF the stomach some days
ago and was thought to be improv-
ing until Monday. Her condition
then grew worse and continued so
until the end came.
Miss Bowman was lady OF
Christian graces and eXerted an IN
fluenee for good over all with whom
she came in contact. She had been
teacher for a number of years.
She is survived by one sister MIS-
]. 7. Lowery, and two brothers, u
ID. c. Bowman. of this city. ana MT.
Lewis A. Bowman. of Richmond
She was also first cousin OF MISS
sally Magrath. of this city.
Funeral from Presbyterian church
Thursday at II a. m. conducted oy
Rev ] II. Henderlite.
Pallbearers: Messrs. John NJ.
Griffin. W. 5. Chesley, Geo. T.
King John +. GOuldman. Sr., S. +.
Eastburn. ]. +. Undertake.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
MEETING OF FREDERICKSBURG
CHAPTER U. D. C

A largely attended and Interest
ing meeting was held by FrederlcAs-
burg Chapter L. ID. c. Monuay d.,
ternoon at 4 o'clock at the nome Vi
Mrs Samuel Woodbridge. The pres
ident Mrs. n. S. Barney, was ID
the chair and 20 members were
nresent Six application papers
were read by the secretary ana Two
new members were elected; OtherS
had been elected at previous meet
ings of the chapter.
A request was read for this chap-
ter to contribute towards portral'
of Mrs. jefferson Davis, which II is
desired that the u. d. c. purchase
and place in the Confederate mu'
scum in Richmond. and 1t was VoteO
to send a contribution for TINS
cause
Miss +. n. Barney was requested
to read again her report as dele
gate 10 the Suffolk convention, al
there were various matters In
which il was wise to discuss before
another convention, especially in re
gard to the Home for Needy Con
federate Women in Richmond. INT
paper was read and the chapter CAV
Miss Barney a vote of thanks FOL
it.
After some discussion, in which
great interest was manifested. Il
was unanimously decided to hold
dessert sale the latter part of Feb
ruarv. time and place to b'
announced later. The president VIII
appoint a committee for this sale
which will be announced in thu
near future.
Miss Grace Jones and Misses Su
sic and Sadie Tyler were appointe'
as the committee on program 10
the next regular meeting.
After the discussion OF som
other matters the chapter adjourn
ed to meet at Mrs. Woodbridge
subject to the call OF the president
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
MCCONNELL CARRIER
Fredericksburg Couple Wed in Wash
ingtOn.

Mr.. Robert J. Mcdonnell and Miss
Bessie NJ. Garner, both Of this city,
were married in Washington Monday
by Rev. T. E. Michigan. The friends
Of the couple heard Of the marriage
Monday night and were taken complete
w by surprise, so well had they kept
the secret of their plans.
Mr.. Mcdonnell is prosperous anc
popular young business man, one of the
firm of the Crystal Bottling company
and the Casino Amusement company
and has many friends here and in the
surrounding counties.
The bride is the pretty and accom-
plished daughter of Mr.. and Mrs W.
T. Garner, and very popular with
large circle of friends.
They will make their home in this
CITY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
JOHN 7. MINOR DEAD
Was Prominent Citizen of King George
Postmaster at COmOrn For Fifty
Years.

Mr. John T. Minor. a prominent
citizen of King George county, dled
at his home at Comorn wednesday
morning, after an illness OF TWO
weeks OF Ia grippe. aged 7S years.
Mr. Minor had been postmaster OF
Comorn for so years, and by his un-
wavering integrity and high princi-
pie he was deservedly honored and
beloved by all who knew him.
Mr.. Minor was Confederate veteran.
a member. steward and trustee of
Trinity Methodist church and SUI
perintendent of the Sunday School
of that church He has been "a sue
cessful merchant at Comorn for
many years.
Mr. Minor was twice married. his
first wife being Miss Sallie Saun-
ders, OF Lancaster county, who pre-
ceeded him 20 the grave years ago.
His second wife was Miss Haseltine
Coghill. of King George. who sur
wives him He also leaves four
sons. Mr.. j. Thomas Minor. treas
urer of King George; DR., NJ w.
Minor, Mr. Horace A. Minor. all OF
King George. and Mr. Benz S. Mi
nor. of the law firm of Berry g.
Minor. of Washington; two daugh-
ters. Mrs. j. r. Baker and Mrs. j.
w. Walker. both of King George.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
THE LAW GOVERNING TRAVEL
OVER IMPROVED ROADS

We again call the attention OF
those travelling over the permanent
improved roads in Spotsylvania Co
to the law requiring that
drivers of wagons must not
leave their teams. 1t is rumOred
that some carry heavier loads than
is allowed by law; that the law If
not regarded when wagons and
teams meet.
A heavy penalty is fixed by law
punishable by fine of not less thar
IS nor more than $40 for each o.
the above violations. Besides,d riv
ers who leave their teams on the
public roads are liable to be punish
ed under the State law by a line
Of not less than SIS for each OF
Tense
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
CURRENT COMMENTS

Mr. r. o. Webb, of Wilderness
was in the city Tuesday.
Mr.. F. NJ. Chichester left Sun
day by steamer for Montross on le-
gal business.
Consultation free at the crippleo
iewelry hospital, 909 Main St, condue.,
ed by S. S. Kaufman the jeweler' WIZ
all kinds of watches, clocks, Je"ellS
silyerware, etc, are repaired at mos
reasonable prices, all work gusra lin
Give Us trial and you VIII can "h'
Mrs. d. r. Stansbury and son; CO.. "a
Alexandria are guests of Dr. ). Jar
nett King ard family
Cau On Decker & Alrich for zap
nahannock Rubber ROOFING '"e'
two and three ply.
Mr. Robert Beverley, of Essex
- here Tuesday enroute TO the
Episcopal Council in Richmond.
See Demonstration Corset ad. on tins
race Re sure YOU have talk with
Mrs. Stevens at Jones Feb. z, 3 ana l.
Messrs T. ]. and T. a. largest
of King George, were here Tues
dav enroute to Baltimore.
Mrs. Stevens, of New York, an ex'
merit corset filter, will give demonstra-
tons and fittings at c. W. Jones store
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, FEB.
2. 3 and 4. days. Lyra and Amer
lean Lady corsets.
Invest your Christmas money in
lasting gift of jewelry or silverware.
from the reliable Norris Jewelry Store
GIG Main St.
Mrs. W. S. Hit has returned froli
an extended trip to Georgia and
South Carolina. where she visited
relatives.
12 pair $3.50 Id white blankets to
the first u blanket customer, $500. j.
7. Lowery & Co.
Mr.. Sol. Wolfe, of Springfield Mo.
who has been visiting his sis
ter. Mrs. Maurice Hirsh. returned
home Tuesday.
Headquarters for Is X seamless wed
ding rings in Tiffany, broad and nat
oval shapes. Expert hand engraving
given free in each ring sold. The Re
liable Norris Jewelry Store.
Mrs. Richard Gibson has returned
to her home in Alexandria, after a
visit to her sister. Mrs. c. X. How
ard, at Kenmore.
Full stock of wedding gifts Of sterling
flat and hollow ware, Hawke hanu
cut glass and fine American ana I'm,
ported hand-painted china Will be iouhu
at the up-to-date Norris Jewelry Store
GIG Main st.
Mr.. c. l. Williams, of Oak Grove,
Westmoreland county. was hers
Tuesday enroute to Richmond TO
attend the Episcopal Council.
The annual White Sale begins at I.
". Jones' February lst, and continues
several days. The greatest attractions i
ever shown in this great store VIII De
before YOU in this great sale. Don
fail TO talk with Mrs. Stevens, the eA-
pert corset filter, who Will be at Jones
store February 2, 3, 4.
Mr.. T. y. Brent is much lulprONeN
and is sitting up in his room.
How about your eyes? We mt and az
just superior eyeglasses and spectSs'iSS'
and guarantee satisfaction. .. D
Kaufman jeweler and opticlan.
James Holmes, colored. aged II
wears. died at the home OF his
father. Roy Holmes, in Spotsy i'an ma
Monday night of pneumonia + u
neral from the home Thursday. Bur
ial in Culpeper county.
Messrs. A. B. Mcpherson and J. %.
Stone were at Milford and Bowling
Green Wednesday.
Mr.. L. f. Terrell was at Mineral
Louisa county, Wednesday.
Messrs. L. NJ. Twyman. OF Locus'
Dale. and Ralph West. OF RaPiaa !,
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. r
Crismond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
SORRELL -M'eHEE

Mr.. Joseph A. Sorrell and MISS
Maggie Delane McGhee. daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. G. McGhee. both
of Spotsylvania county, were mar
ried Jan. "a at the home OF the
brides parents, Rev. w. j. Decker
of Orange, officiating.
The attendants were Messrs. ko-
ert Talley, Leonard McGhee, John
and Geo. Sorrell, Eddie McGhee, Jno
and Ora Hetfield; Misses hIlis
Richards Addie McGhee, Willie ano
Blanche Talley, Lottie Richards anu
Pauline Franck. -, I'D
Mr.. and Mrs. sorrell VIII res'"e
near Belmont.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
MR.. HONEY SELLS HIS
STAFFORD FARM

Mr. z. NJ. Honey. of Washington,
has sold his farm, white Cottage,
in stafford, two miles from Fal-
mouth. bordering on the Rappahan-
mock and containing 1873 acres, 10
Mr. J. ]. Fuller, of Pittsburg, Tor
$4,000.
Mr. Fuller will build a handsome
residence on the property ana DC
cupy It as his home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
SHELT0N-SHELT0N

Mr. Monroe Shelton and Miss Vir-
0inia Shelton were married Sunday,
Ian 10Th. at the home Of the bride &
narents, MIR. and Mrs. W. ". Shelton,
n Stafford county, Rev. A. 7. Lynn
officiating. The couple will reside in
Stafford county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
BARN BURNED IN SPoTSYLvANIA co

On Sunday, January 18th, at 4 a: m,
"a barn the property of Mr.: Scott 1.
Stephens, situated near Wilderness
Church, was destroy ed by fire together
with a valuable horse, quantity OF TOD
der, farming implements. the latter
belonging to Mr.. Sanford Stephens,
who lives on the place. There was no
insurance. Cause of fire is thought to
be of incendiary nature.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
FILLING WINCHESTER ORDER

Mr.. E. c. Bell, of w. A Bell & Bro,
left Wednesday for Baltimore, where
he went to load a car of furniture fol
winchester, this firm having contract.
I'd 20 furnish a hotel there. They re-
ceived the contract several weeks ago.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
APPLY FOR HABEAs CORPUS

Attorney Benz. Purvis will apply
to Judge Waddill for a writ OF ha-
beas corpus in the case of John
Howard, who is confined in the
Jail In this city awaiting the action
Of the Federal grand jury.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
MR.. LYON BACK FROM FLORIDA

Mr.. Geo. Lyon, of Caroline county,
was here Monday. He has just return
ed from a trip to Florida and was much
pleased with his sojourn there; lie
spoke in glowing terms of the climate,
fruits. scenery and bathing. Mr.. Lyon
left Monday night for business trip
10 New York.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
DEATH IN STAFFORD

Mrs. Sally Ball, wife OF Mr.. VIM.
Ball. died at her home at Stafford
q. II. Monday. aged 90 years The
funeral took place from the home
Tuesday. Interment in family bury
ing ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
ATTENDING EPISCOPAL COUNCIL

Rev. H. H. Barber. Dr. r. j. Nc
Bryde, Judge A. w. Wallace and
Mr.. John F. Scott left Tuesday for
Richmond to attend the Laymen's
Meeting Tuesday night and the
Episcopal Council there Wednesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02

One of the most desirable residences
in this city. Location the best. next
door to Mr.. A. B. Yates and formerly
occupied BY Mr.. Geo. Shepherd, IL.
Price and terms reasonable. Apply TO
Jno. w. Allison, Jr.. fredericksburg,
Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
Mr.. STONE IMPROVING

Mr. John Stone, of Stafford,
who was operated on at the Mary
Washington Hospital several days
ago is very much improved.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
PROF. CHANDLER VISITING SCHOOLS

Prof. A. b. Chandler left Tues
day for a visit to the schools in
Nottoway and Charles City counties,
Richmond, Hampton and Yorktown.
He will be gone about ten days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02
TAKING DOWN THE TREES

A force of hands are engaged in
taking down the trees on Han
over and Princess Anne streets
near the new postoffice, preparatory
to grading the streets.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-02

Mr.. Fitzhugh. city attorney. ask
ed that Engineer Cecil l.. keiu w w
sent for to give his opinion as 70
any damage that might be done . PR /,
vate property. Mr.. Reid though =
there would be improvement i"'''
of damage. ~, Co.,
Mr.. Young, seconded by Mr.. som
erville. moved the adoption OF the
report and by a recorded vote II
was passed unanimously
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-29

pitaI here after several years treat
ment in isolation. The first patient
an American, was allowed his freedom
eight months ago, but no announce
ment was made until this week, as it
was feared that If any publicity were
attached to the case life would be
made unbearable for the patient.
The second patient, woman, was
also discharged some time ago and
deported to her old home in the West
Indies, where she has since married
and is living happily.
There are still six lepers under the
care of the city physicians at Black
wells Island.
The New York institution for many
years past has welcomed the leperS
who are driven out of other cities.
While the public still labors under the
old delusion that leprosy Is highly
dangerous the BlackwelPs Island doc
tors declare that the leprosy cases are
far less dangerous than tuberculosis
cases, of which there are over 900 on
the island.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-29
PLAN GIANT YACHT RACE.
Trophies offered as Prizes Would Fill
a Sea Chest.

Boston, May 29.-From diminutive
sender boat racing the Eastern Yacht
club turns this year to the encour-
agement of the giants of the yachting
fleet, with the expectation of bring
ing together in several long distance
races and the annual cruise, the new
ly built Enchantress and Elena, the
Westward, fresh from her English vic
tories; the Irolita, formerly the Queen
and the old-timers Emerald, Sea Fox
and Iris.
A sea chest would scarcely hold the
trophies which will be the substantial
incentives for the races of both single
and two stickers in eastern waters
during the first two weeks in July.
The initial race will be around Cape
Cod, the start being from New Lon
don July 1, the day after the Yale
Harvard race. AS smaller yachts will
be at New London for the boat race,
many of them will probably join in
the run around the cape, and several
trophies have been hung up for them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-29
THEY WILL TALK WELFARE.
Nearly 500 Engineers Will Meet in
New York.

New York, May 29.-Nearly 500
members of the largest society of en-
gineers in the United States are in
New York city today to attend the
thirty-fourth annual convention of the
National Electric Light association. In
point of attendance and Importance of
subjects discussed, it is expected to be
the greatest convention the association
ever has held. The sessions will begin
tonight and continue until Friday.
The most important meeting will be
on Wednesday evening when the re-
port of the public policy committee
will present what is said to be the
yet approved in the United States for
application to any given industry, en-
bracing many novel details and expert
ments. The recommendations include
life, accident, and sickness insurance;
death benefits, service annuities: profit
sharing and employees saving and
investment funds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-29
HE DOESN'T UNDERSTAND IT.
L. S. Levitt Wonders at Wide Range
in Crop Situation.

Drover's Telegram: L. S. Levitt Of
Topeka. who owns a large farm near
Dover, II miles from that place in
Shawnee county, thinks it strange in
looking the crop situation over to find
such a wide range in the size of some
crops. LAS rode along down the Kaw
valley to Kansas City 1 noticed that
the wheat was headed out, while the
corn was just coming up remarked
Mr.. Levitt. Now that does not look
exactly right to me. There is far too
much difference in the size of these
crops. When wheat is heading out the
corn ought to be up, and consider
able size. This condition means that it
will make very uneven crops through
the season. The wheat this year ought
to be extra good in quality, as there
will be no surplus of straw. The corn
is a good stand, and with favorable
weather. it ought to make fully an
average crop, even though it is a little
late All depends upon the weather
later on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-29
NORTH'S new COMP ANY
VIII Organize Stock Company al
Wichita Next Fall.

Sport" North, manager of the North
Bros Stock company, which closed a
two years season at Topeka Saturday
night, will organize a stock company
to play at Wichita, beginning next Sep
TENDER. This will be the third stock
company to be organized by the Norths.
Harry North, who has been managing
the stock company filing a spring en-
gagement at Columbus, o., will take
charge of the Topeka company next
fall. Sport North will divide his
time between Topeka and Wichita
Frank Carter will likely continue to
manage the Oklahoma City company.
The company at Columbus closed sue
cessful spring engagement Saturday
night.
The Wichita company will play at
the Crawford opera house, in that city.
The building is being remodeled and
improved at a cost of $4,000. The en-
tire front will be torn out and re-
placed.
The intention is to open the Wichita
house on Labor day at which time the
Topeka and Oklahoma City companies
will also open.
The Topeka company will be divid-
ed, but Mr.. North today stated that it
had not been decided as to which of the
members would be here and which
would play at Wichita.
Although the company will be divid-
ed and part of them here will play at
Wichita, the Topeka company will be
as strong as ever next fall" said Mr..
North this afternoon. I'VE will replace
the ones who leave for Wichita with
equally as good people. We appreciate
the patronage of the Topeka people
and feel that the last two years spent
here have been two of the most pleas
ant in our experience in the show bust
ness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-29
BOYS IN BLUE DID 1T.
Nave Made q. S. Government Strong
est in History, says DIR. CantrelI.

THE work you old soldiers have done
since the war" asserted the Rev. H
M. Cantrell, of Omaha, in delivering
a Memorial day sermon before the
members of the G. A R. Sunday at the
First Christian church, "has done more
than that which you accomplished when
you acrried a musket on your Shout
der.
THE government of this country is
today a thousand times stronger than
it was before the great American con-
fiict. This is due not only to the eff
forts of the Boys in Blue but to the
G. A. r.
Through your efforts the United
States has no great impeachment to its
progress. Today this entire country is
one and it has no national curse, like
slavery to hold it back in the evolu-
ton of great people.
''As warriors you accomplished your
purpose bravely and well. I want to
say right here that the much talked
of Six Hundred have nothing on the
American soldier. There out of 600
nearly 200 came back from the awful
charge. In one Iowa company which
went into the fight at Chattanooga Y
We're killed.
War when carried on under certain
conditions and for certain rights ls a
divine institution. You were JUSTIFIED
by divine word to shoulder your mus
kets in order to preserve the name and
fame OF TINS country ana TO rlo II ol
the plague of slavery. The time will
come when war shall cease. We can
see it's divine halo on the eastern hor1-
zon today. OF all the curses which ma
tions have borne, slavery is the first and
war is the second.
Slavery is a thing of the past to-
day, through your efforts, and 1 hope
that you may partially at least, be IN
strumental in bringing about the dawn
of the new civilization which shall de-
clare that war must no longer exist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-29
POURS TEA INTO SUGAR.
When Chinaman Starts Quarrel White
Man Is Killed.

Chicago, May 29.-Because he refused
to pay % cents for bowl of sugar.
which he had spoiled by pouring cup
of tea into it, Carl Johnson, 10 years
old, was shot and fatally wounded yes
terday by Charley Moy, owner of a chop
suey restaurant. Moy is held at the
police station, charged with man
slaughter.
johnson and two companions ordered
chop suey and tea, and when the or
ders were served instead of putting
sugar in his tea, Johnson emptied the
contents of the cup into the sugar
bowl
This breach of manners aroused the
ire of the Chinese proprietor, who de-
manded that Johnson pay % cents ex-
ira for the sugar he had destroyed. An
argument enSued and when johnson
raised his fist to strike, the Chinaman
pulled a pistol and shot him through
the temple.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-29

A'SIN Ehl>hNh IIlo experience with
an organism untitled for the trial of
strength, and when the strain is over
her system has received shock from
which it is hard to recover. Follow
ing right upon this comes the nervous
strain of caring for the child. and a
distinct change in the mother results.
THERE'S nothing more Charming than
a happy and healthy mother of chill
dren, and indeed childbirth under ri Cht
conditions need be no hazard to health
or beauty. The unexplainable thing 10
that, with all the evidence of shattered
nerves and broken health resnltinc
from an unprepared condition, wome6
Will persist in going blindly to the trial
IL isn't as though the experience
came upon them unawareS. Tbev have
ample time in which to prepare. hnt
they, for the most part, trust to chance
and pay the penalty.
In many homes once childless there
are now children because of the fact
that Lydia E. Pinkham's VecetabiS
Compound makes women normal
healthy, and strong.
Any woman who would Iil-o
special advice in regard to this
matter is cordially invited 70
write to Mrs. PinkHam at TvU
Mass. Her letter will be held in
strict confidence. -