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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22
Increase In Farming.

The United States census for 1900
shows that In the past ten years the
number Of farms IN the United States
has increased from 100000 to $780,
600, gain Of over 20 per cent; 100000
more farms are worked by their own
ers, and there are 100000 more tenant
farmers. The increase In tenant farm
ing has been the largest In the eastern
and middle states, which we take to In
dictate that In those sections more
young men are taking up farming and
putting the capital they have into stock
and tools instead of into land that they
have not the capital to work properly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22
The Hessian Fly.

\ correspondent OF The National
Stockman tells how he avoids trouble
from the Hessian In his wheatfields
He prepares his ground for sowing and
then waits until he sees the fly about
Then he drills in his wheat. AS the flies
all swarm at once and only last four
days they have all persisted before his
wheat is up, and he suffers no damage
and averages much better crops than
his nelghbors. We do not know wheth-
er this habit Of all coming out at once
and perlshlng IN four days is true
everywhere or peculiar to them In Ohio.
We never saw or heard 1t mentioned
before. but If true II should be general
ly known
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22
Annlrn Enr Hnrnea.

In an Ohio paper we find state
mcnt from farmer who says that one
season colts died without apparent
cause until post norton examination
showed stomach and intestines TO be
filled with worms. says The American
Agriculturst. In the fall n mess OF
sweet apples was given 10 those left
alive, aud the next day worms were
passed In considerable numbers. and as
the apples were continued in the feed
the colts grew into thrifty yearllngs that
finally sold at good prices. Although
we never had occasion TO try this rem
edy, we do not doubt that 1t is n good
one, nor do we doubt that beets or
mangels and perhaps other roots would
have equally good results.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22

HIS VISITOR STOOD WITH HIS HAT ON.
General Wilson rang his office bell,
and his messenger came In.
George" said the general, bring
me my hat"
The hat was brought In. General VIII
son clappcd II on and continued con-
yersation with the visitor, who remain
ed totally unconscious OF the hint that
had been pointed at him. When the
visitor left, General Wilson called his
messenger and directed him to return
his hat 10 the closet.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22

The wife of Richter, the German
novelist, was an excellent housekeeper,
but a matter Of fact woman, who had
little sympathy with her husbands
poetical fancies. He was once reading
to her a fine passage which he had
just written and was not a little sur
prised to find that she stopped her
knitting and seemed lost in thought
as he read sentence after sentence.
Jean Paul." said she as soon as he
ceased reading, you must put on an.
other pair of stockings tomorrow morn.
ing. see that those you have on need
darning."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22
To Get Rid of Oxeye Daisy.

Sheep are very fond Of the oxeye
daisies either as pasturage or hay and
will eat them so closely as to kill them
out. In some parts of England they
SOW the seed of them TO make a sheep
pasture. Those who have fields where
they prevail might do well to pasture
them with sheep one or two seasons,
then pillow up and SOW the seed Of bet
ter grass. We have eradlcated them by
two seasons of liberal manuring, keep
ing the land In hoed CROP nd then re-
seeding, but they would come in again
as soon as the land became poor again.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22
A Minister'S Good Work.

Il had severe attack of bilious collie,
got bottle of Chamberlain Collie, Chole-
ra and Diarrhoea Remedy took two doses
and was entirely cured" says Rev. \. A.
Power, of EmpOria, Kan. "My neighbOr
across the street was sick for over a
week, had two or three bottles of medi-
cine from the doctor. He used them for
three or four days without relief, then
called in another doctor, who treated
him for some days and gave him no re-
lief, so discharged him. went over to
see him the next morning lie said his
bowels were in a terrible fix, that they
had been running off so long that it was
almost bloody fux / asked him if he
had tried Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy and he said, NO
went home and brought him my bottle
and gave him one dose; told him to take
another dose in fifteen ortwenty minutes
II he did not find relief, but he took no
more and was entirely cured For sale
by N. N. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22

Spcnscr aud other famous scientists.
Bm IL seems that Professor Koch
declaration that tuberculosis Is not
hereditary is the final word on this
question. For some years the leading
physicians of the world have been
adopting this opinion. The professor
said I'm his address that the cause Of
the spread of consumption was the
sputum OF those suffering from the
malady, and he advocated isolation Of
all patients in free hospitals.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22
POTOMAC RIyERRoUTE.

BEGINNING Tuesday, March PC, Steamers
northumberland and PotOmac VIII leave rler
.. Light street. Baltimore. every Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday. at > p. IN. for Alex
andria and Washington. calling az all ~ the
usual landings Beginning Thursday. March
IS will leave 9TH Street Wharf. Washington,
at D. m. Thursday. sunday and Tuesday,
going "a far A. I.eOnardtown ON these even
fngs VIII leave Leonardtowu AT q a. m,
Kinsale at , m. Millers az > p. m. GraSon's
at . p. III. and BacOn'- at p. IN, Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. arriving in Balti-
more early the following morning. Freight
re- 'eived daily IN Baltimore.
HENRY WILLIAMS. Agent, BALTIC.
STEPHENSON X BRO, Agents,
at Washington, ID. g..
WILLIAM NJ. REARDON, Agent,
at Alexandria, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22
he Kept His Leg.

Twelve years ago J. W. Sullivan, Of
Hartford. Conn. scratchsd his leg with n
rusty wire. Inflammation and blood
poisoning set in. For two years he
suffered intensely. Then the best doctors
urged amputation' but, " he writes, -
used one bottle OF Electric Bitters and
1 II boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salye
and my leg was sound and well rs ever.
For Eruptions, Eczema. letter, Salt
Rheum. Sores and all blood disorders.
Electric Bitters has no rival on earth. Try
them, NJ. NJ. Lewis will guarantee salts
faction or refund money. Only 30 cts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22

Through the months of June and.July
our baby was teething md took run
ming off of the bowels and sickness of the
stomach" says o. F. NJ. Holiday, OF
Deming, Ind. ellis bowels would move
from five to eight times day. | had a
bottle Of Chanberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy in the house and gave
him four drops in teaspoOnfui OF water
and he got better at once" Sold by NJ.
NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22
NJ. sANTOs-DUMONT.

900 prize for a flying machine that will
travel at least ten meters a second and
be under the control Of the operator,
has made several very interesting and
partially satisfactory trials. He has
sailed his machine from the Aero club
grounds at st. Cloud to and around the
Eiffel tower and part Of the way back,
when his power was exhausted. Santos.
Dumont is confident that he will soon
be able to exceed all former tests and
that before the year ends he will have
won the prize.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22
DON'T FORGET THAT

When you want an easy shave,
AS good as barber ever gave
Just call on me at my saloon,
At morn and eve or busy noon.
comb and dress the hair with grace,
To suit the countenance OF your face.
Ny room Is neat, my towels clean,
Scissors sharp and raZoTs keen;
And all that art and skill can do,
III you will call I'll do for sou
Razors put In order at short notice.
W. II BAYLOR
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22

The laws of health require that the
bowels move each day and one Of the
penalties for violating this law is piles.
Keep your bowels regular by taking a
dose OF Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets when necessary and you will
never have that severe punishment in
ficted upon you. Price, % cents. For
sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22
PEOPLE OF THE DAY
Views OF Consumption Specialist.

Professor Robert Koch. the famoua
German scientist whose Investigations
OF the dreaded malndy Of tuberculosis
have been watched with deep interest
for years. was the most prominent fix
ure at the recent British tuberculosis
congress. Professor Koch's address be
fore the congress was one of the nota-
bic events Of that gathering of cspe-
clnlly able men. hut ne did not lind all
those present in entire agreement with
his views. For instance, the profess
ors assertion that there Is little II any
danger 10 the human race from bovine
tuberculosis was comhatcd 10y Earl
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22

peculiar TO her sex, she takes medical
treatment, gets no better, and has no
hope held out to her of improvement
Then in her Encouragement she turns TO
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and
finds a prompt and lasting cure. Wa
vorite Prescription establishes regu-
larity. dries unhealthy drains, heals in
flamrnation and liberation and cures
female weakness.
vFour years ago my health began 20 fail,
writes Mrs Nellie NJ RcyCrsN 81 GleuwOod,
washington Co. oregon. II had q very heavy
dragging aud weight in the rsgien Of this uterus,
pain in back and Joins. could not litt anything
heavy, rest at night very poor stomach de
ranged One physician said was overworked.
another said had congestion and falling OF
uterus He treated rue Niue months aud said l
would not Re well until had passed the ch4sge
OF life I was only twenty seven yeaTs old then.
] became discouraged and began udgg Doctor
Pierce's FavOrite Prescription. Took tes-
spoonful three times day began feeling better
kRht away Am using my third bottle now.
spa feel ! am In good health. ] believe pr
P1eJee's Fevorite Prescription has restored me
to health. II suffering women would give Il
fair trial they would give 1t praise
Or. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, paper covers, is sent rec On
receipt OF 81 one-cent stamps to pay
expense of mailing only. Address DR..
X. v. Pierce, Buffalo. y. Y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22

Gle sails through the air with the
greatest Of ease" But this time it isn't
on Ibis flying trapeze." NJ. Santos-Du-
mont the Brazilian aeronaut, who is In
Paris trying to win the Dcutsch S2O,-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22
Kindness TO Animals Pays.

People are learning that kindness to
animals pays and that common brutali-
ty is largely disappearing. Precept up
on precept usually failed, but when the
argument was directed to the pocket
conviction followed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22
Beeta For Hogs.

A successful western feeder gives his
hogs a mess of beets each day when
feeding corn. AS q consequence the
swine always weigh heavier than they
look.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22

The doctors say that cheese will d.
gest everything except itself, and why
It does not digest itself may be guessed
when 1t Is known that after a certain
treatment 1t becomes like leather.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22

the use of Doctor
Pierce's Favorte
Prescription. In
a few weeks she
was a well woman
lisa peculiarly
of the cures eff
fected BY the use
of Doctor Pierce's
Favonte Prescrip-
ton, that they are
generally cures Of
chronic diseases.
A woman suffers
with diseases
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22

The doctor sometimes passes a harder
sentence than the judge. But the SEN
tence of the doctor is more often set
aside or ovsrruled than is that Of the
Judge. In the case Of Mrs. Reycraft
given below, the doctor sentenced her to
about eighteen years Of physical punish
ment and misery But she rebelled
against the sentence. and commenced
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22

Prices Lower II an Ever

Tho very cheapest are we'll made. not -ho T.
worn sno,i~. hut bright. new goods. ana -nld
tn YOU for less than merchants can buy them
Atwood llack clay wor~tcd French SS *
faced cunt- we'll Iurl aud made.
port Mn, nnrnrl with light blue stripe. cool.
made without lining frllrl seams. Z S0
.pnut. with hrlt straps.
brown and blue striped innry check Wur~tcd
nShiouahly made. ] lined rrniy = Old
worth So. nur price
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-22
&: K. WHEELER,

Successor OF Williams X Wheeler, conducts
the UNDERTAKING BUSINESS at the old
stand, corner Main and Charlotte streets All
orders from home and abroad promptly and
satisfactorily attended TO eitheE at night or
dag.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-09

Almost simultaneously with the opening of congress the supreme court rendered its decision in the fourteen diamond rings" case. declaring that the Philippine islands are an integral part of the United States and that the provisions of the Dingley tariff law do not. therefore. apply to shipments be- tween the islands and the United States. This, of course, leaves the trade absolutely free and threw the protectionists into paroxysns. With this incentive in view the dilatory methods which usually attend the first weeks of q new congress have been abandoned. Speaker Henderson has already named the members of the ways and means committee and it has held session with view to reporting a bill providing for tariff regulations between the United States and the Philippines. It is believed that the bill will simply apply the provisions of the Dingley tariff without changing any of the rates.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-09

There is an epidemic of electrolysls sweeping over the country Nearly every city is suffering from it's effects in the shape of riddled water pipes, pitted subways and disturbed scientific instruments. The inventor who d1s- covers some way to stop the damage being done by the currents of elec- tricity that are running wild will have no need to work for the rest of his Lie.
 The rush on the part of women to the divorce courts in this state contin- ues. Of course, there are men who apply for and receive the blessing of freedom, but all five petitioners whose cases were heard in the superior court here yesterday were wives, and the husbands did not say nay. Whether this is an indication that the wives are the greater sufferers from infelicl- tous marriages or merely thar the hus- bands insist that their better halves shall pay the attorneys fees if they de sire release from the marriage bonds. We cannot say. The willingness on the part of husbands to allow them selves to be divorced may be deference to the wishes of their wives. but il saves the time and expense of a pro- tracted lawsuit Hartford Post.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-09


 Entirely apart from the question or the merits of the presidents message as demonstrative of statesmanship, says Washington correspondent, it is an exceptional success from q polit- ical standpoint 1t has won the ap- proval of the people and of the capi- talists, a by no means easy attain ment, and that has inspired i'll the members of congress a respect which is not unmixed with fear. They ap- preciate that q president who can at once appeal to both people and vested interests is q man who is not easily downed and they are one and all anxious to stand high in the good graces of the chief executive. It is. therefore, safe to predict that his strong recommendation on the subject of Cuban reciprocity will exact far greater consideration than it would have had not the message proved so popular a document. After all, the only people to be sacrificed are the beet sugar growers and the cane growers and they are not either of them of sufficient weight in the matter of ballots to compel very much re- spect from republican congressman.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-09
ONE YEARS COINAGE.
The Annual Report of Mint Director
 Roberts.

II lie AHHudl hepOfC OI hlut DlfecIOT
 Roberts.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.--The report of MT. George B. Roberts, director of the mint, upon the operations of the mint service during the fiscal year end ed June 30, 1901, has been completed. The coinage of the hints during the is- cal year amounted to 176,999, 13o pieces of the value of $134, $40, ,781. Of this $99,065,T15 was in gold, S24, ,29S,- $50 was in silver dollars, $10,966, GAS was in fractional silver and $2,009,56S was in minor coin. There also were coined at tlre Philadelphia mint 225, 900 goldpieces of the value of $349, ,O14 for the government of Costa Rica.
 The coinage of silver dollars during the year was wholly from the stock of bullion accumulated under the act of July 14, 1S90
 Coinage operations were conducted during the year in the hints at Phila- delphia, San Francisco and New Or leans. The Philadelphia mint is now in it's new quarters, and the old site, including the structure, will be offered for sale to the highest bidder on Dec. 19. An upset price of $2,O00,0OO has been placed upon it. The original cost of the ground to the government was $35, ,S40 The cost of the new site and structure has been $2,0O0,0OO and the appropriation for equipment $40, 900, but considerable portion of the latter is yet unexpended. No pains have been spared to provide this mint with the best machinery to be had, and it is be- lieved that jn methods and equipment it will be when completed q model in stitution of it's kind.
 The new mint under construction at Denver has made slow progress during the year. and the supervising architect finds an additional appropriation nec- essary before the final contract can be let. The appropriation for site and building was S5OO,000 and for equip ment S15O,0O0. The new hints at Phil adelphia and Denver, together with the old ones at San Francisco and New Or leans, will afford ample facilities for this country for many years to some-
 The original deposits of gold at the mints and assay offices amounted to $153, 101 ,5S0, an increase of S19, ISL 561 over the preceding yegr. Of this $27 ,906.4S9 was in foreign coin, ST. 600 463 that of Great Britain, nearly all being from Australia, and $5,425,- 500 that of Japan.
 The estimated production of gold in the United States during the calendar year 1900 was of the value of $79, III, GOO, and notwithstanding the fact that this country led the world in produc ton it's imports exceeded its exports by 2,S66O1O. The production .o1 North America, practically all of which comes to the United States, was $116, O51, ,50O
 The worlds coinage of gold in the calendar year 1900 was $354, sac, 49- and of silver $177, OH BOP.
 The industrial consumption of golt in the United States during the caIen dar year 1900 is estimated at SIG. .667, 500 and of the world approximatel, S75.uo0,0oO.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-09

Judge CowelI did not think when he brought the appeal to oust Mayor Xiii duff what effect it was going to have on the people of Waterbury, but if he had it to do over again he would be apt to think at least twice before he would try to overthrow the will of a majority of the people, The judge will have to bear the brunt of the odium, while those who egged him on sit back and enjoy his discontinue. In yester- days Sunday Herald among other things was the following on the For ballot question: '.The fact that these Third ward ballots contained this word For was known to q number of people, republicans and democrats alike, immediately after the election. But the will of the people had been so plainly shown by the big majorities and the fact that hundreds of republi- cans had voted for Kilduff was so well known that there was no thought of contesting the election on this ground. City Attorney John F. Kellogg. chair man of the republican town commit tee. was decidedly opposed to it, and is to this day. But five or six weeks after the election the American dis covered it and began q series of stories harping on it. Even then the repub- licans paid no attention to the matter and Judge Cowell himself disaYowed any intention of contesting. Chair man Kellogg stated that there would be no contest and went away on an extended trip. And right here Judge Burpee and Judge Peasley and one or two others saw thelr chance They would get Judge Cowell to contest If he won, they could have the reins of leadership of the republican party, thus gained, against all claimants. If he lost. he would be dead politically, which would not be 50 bad. And there you are"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-09

That New Yorker who laid out three men who called at his house in Virgin ia q few nights ago to chastise him made q good job of it. and he was promptly acquitted by the jury who were called together to hear the case. The men he shot had all the things necessary for coat of tar and feath- CTS, but before they could apply it the man they would humiliate turned the tables on them.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-09
H. JACOBS & CO.,,
 Jewellers.
Jewellers.
1O2 SOUTH MAIN STREET.
ESTABLISHED 1894.

Cordially public including Diamonds
 
 to selling it nominal After question cononts the something public holiday don't doubt that they will find suitable m in the most fashionable brooches settings great  solid designs  with their wealth
 
 history Why shouldn't always perce to early
 OPEN EVERY SOUTH MAIN STREET
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-09
LIST OF PATENTS

It is a pity that the recent reclpraci- ty convention in Washington confined it's laundering to it's advance notices.
 Even Mir Addicks of Delaware was we'll enough satisfied with the events of inc past year to make q speech on HOW then can anyone else grumble2
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-09
HAVE YGIr SK1rES2

We have q most complete line of skates of every description, the Wins low and Union Hardware goods q sre- cialty, and car loads of sleds. Wealth CT strips that will keep you warm. Sporting goods. Courteous treatment and low prices. J. F. Bolan, 90 to 94 Bank street
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-09
RIGHT HERE IN TOWN.

You will find one of the best con ducted Turkish and Russian baths Ill the state, handsomely furnished and experienced attendance; one of the lux uries of life; for ladies and gentlemen. Ladies' hours 3 a. III. to , D. m, Wea- nesdays; gentlemen all other hours. +. M. Hirschel. Franklin court, Center. st.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-09
OUR DAILY BREAD.

Is always light and fresh, made from choice material, baked in q sani- tary bakery by expert bakers. We'd ding cakes and fancy baking, and genuine home made mince pies. Eat our coffee cakes. The Trott Baking Co, 122 East Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-09
FOR. SALE.

So 20 Washington street, tie rent of which is Sf45.50 per year; $5,000 will take it. Lock at the beautiful place on Pleasant street, also High street. A place Hi.h ali Improvements; one real nice up-to-date place on Ward. Ridge wood; that place on Waterville street is one of the finest in the city; make me an cffer. The place on Belleyiew avenue will be closed out for less than cost. Lots Of houses and lots every where. Call at
 D. H. TTERNEY. Real Estate, Insurance and Bond Office
 1eT BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-09
A NEW AMUSEMENT

That every houle should have. Iha Burrowes portable billiard and pool table, with balletto, golf and tenpin outfits. They are perfect in action and will furnish hours of enjoyment; $15 to $27. complete. The Victor Talk ing Machines will interest you also E. H. ToWle, 33 Center street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-09
MATERRuRY PUBLIC.

We would like to show you some handsome new creations i'll mcturGs and art goods for the holidays. We have much to interest you. freshiy cut flowers and pot plants speclalty. Prices always agreeable. Dalton ~ Co, Bank and Grand streets.