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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03
A SHIELDING Sparrow.

Two English sparrOws were found
dead side by side In a field near Smith
pond, Cherry Valley, Mass, by a par
ty OF gunners. One OF the birds had
been dead for some time, but the 9th
or expired while the hunters were
within eyesight, and the men say 1t
was a case OF suicide. The attention
OF the men was first attracted by the
distressing cries OF the second bird,
which was on the shore OF the pond.
The men drew nearer and watched.
The sparrow was seen TO put its head
under water and allow II TO remain
there for a time. II repeated this duck
Ing several times at short intervals.
The last time the sparrow's head re-
NAMED under water longer than be-
fore, and the men drew closer only to
find that the bird had hoped to the
side Of It's mate and lay there expiring.
The hunters said It was clear case OF
suicide. They are men Of wide ex-
perience In field and forest, and In all
their trips, they said. they had never
seen q bird show such attachment as
was disclosed by the sparrow which
died of its own desire.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03
Variety In Fashions.

There never was such variety In
fashions as may be seen this summer.
Shirt waists are modified and amplfed
and glorihed. They open In the front
or back or AT the side. Collars are high,
low and not ut all 4 bit Of lace may
finish the neck or n stiff linen collar
while the maiden who rejolces in a
plump white throat boldly discards rib
bon and stock and looks cool and com
Portable in a sailor collar cut down In
front. Bishop sleeves are the rule, and
for this we may be thankful They
are the coolest and most comfortable
sleeves we ever had. Elbow sleeves are
making themselves noticeable They
were worn first In the country, but
now we may see them on the city
streets. though the taste that prompts
them in such place is questionable.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03
Summer Schedule.
Weems Steamboat 20.
BALTIMORE, FREDERICKSBURG AND
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER ROUTE.
nArrAHANNocK RIvER ROME.

beginning sunday, June 30th. steamers
will leave Baltimore from Piei :. Light street,
at 1870 D. IN. Tuesday and Friday for Fred
ericksburg and all landings. 4:3O p. m. We'd
nesday for rappahannock and all landings
except Irvington. Weems Moraus. Merry
Point. Milenheck and Bayport. 4;30 p. IN
Thursday and $50 p. IN. sunday Tor Kappa
hammock and all landings except Rapport,
Milenbeck. Merry Point and MoranS.
Leave Tappahannock for Baltimore Mon
day, Tuesday and Friday at a. m and
Thursday at . %. m. stopping nj al
wharves except will call at Bayport ON
Tuesday and Friday only. For Baltimore
direct at y. m Wednesday, making no
stops For fredericksburg Monday az a.
m: leave Port Royal AT l2.3O p. m: arrive
IN fredericksburg at 2. m, tide permitting.
For Fredericksburg Wednesday AT II m;
Port Royal at / p. m; arrive in Fredericks-
burg. tide permitting. at l,3O p. m Tor
Fredericksburg Saturday about j.. m. For
Norfolk Friday I T. IA. calling AT all wharyes.
Leave Norfolk from Baltimore steam Packet
COmpany's wharf for fredericksburg and all
landings at . y. m sunday.
Leave Fredericksburg for Baltimore ana
all landings Monday and Thursday mt p.
m. tide permitting. For Baltimore and an
landings * far a. Tappahannock AZ "a. m.
Wednesday.
Freight received IN Baltimore daily aud for
uarded a. a present.
HENRY WILLIAMS. Agent.
Ofce-Pier p Light st.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03
SEPTEMBER 3, 1901.
CHOICE MISCELLANY
Ru..ia innocent For once.


How suspicious all are Of Russia!
Some years ago one bright June morn
ing three warships were sighted of the
east coast Of Korea. | watched them
make the entrance into the outer har-
Dor, all apparently with full steam
ahead. Suddenly one stopped and let
the others pass. In set position she
hung, steaming madly all day long,
with no noticeable change. She did
not even turn with the tide. There she
stood planted as though not in water,
but on land. The other vessels wheeled
about, lowered their boats, and there
was great commotion. We learned at
night that the Vitchius had a rock four
feet through the bottom. The crew was
landed on an island near by, and the
far east said, "Ah, ha, a trick OF Rus
STA to secure a footing in Korea"
English came by and said, by Jove,
there rascals are up TO something|
japan hove TO TO "lOOk-see." All sum-
mer long the Russian fleet struggled
with the Ill fated ship, and just when
hope of success began TO dawn q wild
autumn storm struck her. and the ship
herself went down by the island crags
TO be lost evermore In the main" The
Russians moved away, and the far
east still sometimes asks, What do
you suppose they were afterT'-Out-
look.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03

Indennable checks appear on some Of
the new cloths \ stunning gown Is OF
gray homespun, and the check Is Of the
same shade. while the collar Is OF
white panne embroidered with pale
blue and dark and light gray chain
machine stitching. The blouse worn
beneath It Is OF foulard In pale blue
patterned with gray and white, while
the skirt is cut In a corselet style. with
the center Of this sloplng downward,
making a sort Of V, whence the folds
Of the bodice emerge bccomingly.
Corselets are indeed very trying to the
figure. Ones waist needs to be round,
and then, too. ones figure above should
be round without being full, and II
would be better II the shoulders We're
square than sloping. a very pretty hat
goes with this costume. 1t Is made OF
folds Of gray tulle, with stripes Of
white straw scwcd upon il. and the
crown is again Of tulle, with a single
quill resting across the top held with a
steel ornament, while beneath the brim
IS n bow Of black velvet ribbon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03
Roses sin London.

There are roses which Londoners,
however poor may buy in November.
They are technically described as very
single tea roses" and. as matter OF
fact, they are made up of only about
20 petals. If you happen to buy them
wired and keep them in a moderately
warm room. they do not wither, but
simply dry, and 50 you get bunch of
everlasting roses. They come from
the south of France, where they grow
on hedges and get practically no atten-
ton until the time comes for culling
them. They more or less resemble the
Gloire de Dion in color, but usually
the outer petals have a deep stain OF
red. They always come with stems a
foot long and a plenltude OF glossy,
dark green foliage The baskets gen.
orally travel TO this country by way of
Paris, where they are opened and the
choicest Of the blooms extracted and
put into special packages. These
selected roses fetch comparatively high
prices; but the others, In baskets con-
tanning from eight dozen to q gross Of
the blooms, 90 so wondrous cheap that
you may buy them In the streets in
November at the price Of just a half
penny.-Chambers Journal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03
Riding a Bull In Guam.

The official report of the governor
Of Guam announces the interesting and
novel fact that that official, when be
goes abroad on his tours Of inspection,
rides in state not on a horse, but on a
bull. The governor Of Guam is Cap
tain Seaton Schroeder, one of the best
known officers In the navy and a most
POI ular society man. His face and fig
ure are most familiar in the recOllec-
tion of Washington society people as
leading in dancing events, and 1t is a
sharp jog on their fancy to imagine
him astride bull while performing his
official duties. Nevertheless, Captain
Schroeder reports that he has ridden
all over the island looking over the
abominably muddy roads, inquiring In
to the condition Of the natives and the
administration Of the little amount Of
government necessary to make every
body comfortable and happy.-Wash-
ington Cor. Philadelphia Ledger.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03


A cat Is a natural boxer. II you
watch two kittens rolling and tum-
bling about the floor, you will occa-
slonally see spirited passages OF arms
between them. They will lead"
counter" block" duck" and rush"
"side step" and, In fact, do all things
that your big brother does with bis
boxing instructor at the gymnasium.
The kittens will do 1t great deal bet.
ter too, for they are much quicker and
more graceful 1t may seem odd at
first for a boy or girl to box with a
cat, but Just tap her quietly with your
index finger. You may tap her once,
but not the second time, for she VIII
very neatly block your second attempt
with her paw You must use only one
finger Of each hand and be very care
full to just barely touch the cat Then
you must stroke her back occasionally
at first to show that you are only play
ing with her and not angry. The cat
will understand very quickly that you
are only in fun and do not intend to
hurt her and Will keep her claws out
Of sight, so as not to scratch you, I'M
less she is a cranky old cat with a very
sour temper. and II she is you had bet
ter leave her alone.
or course you do not know much
about boxing. but you will learn great
deal from the cat II you watch the
manner In which she will handle her
paws. After the cat understands that
It Is only a game and you have learned
how to lead and counter from watch
ing her you can have some pretty
bouts, which will amuse the whole
family and greatly help to shorten n
rainy day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03
FOR THE CHILDREN
Cutting q Pear.

Tie a piece OF cotton thread TO the
stem OF n pear and by this means SUE
pend the pear from the chandelier. The
thread should not be more than four or
five inches In length, as the pear should
hang as high as possible. Under It
place an uncovered table. FIJI a glass
with water and move 1t carefully and
gently up under the pear until the lat
ter Is immersed. BE sure that you do
not touch the pear with the side OF the
glass, for II Is necessary that 1t should
hang perfectly motionless.
Having thus Immersed the pear,
gently take away the glass, when the
water that chung to the pear will fall to
the table In a few drops. These drops
will be I'm a straight line from the CEN
ter of the pear, and that Is the point
that you want.
Having done all this In secret and
put the glass out Of sight, call the
company forward and tell them that
you are going to hold a table knife I'm
your hand and make the pear fall on
1t in such a way that 1t Will be cut
exactly into halves. This will seem to
them impossible, for they do not know
that the drops Of water have marked
the place where you are to hold the
knife blade. When you are ready, get
some one to apply a lighted match to
the thread above the pear, and the lat
ter will fall squarely OH the knife.
You may divide the pear into quar-
tiers by holding two knife blades cross
ed at right angles over the spot mark
cd by the drops of water. Sharp steel
knives are the best 20 use.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03

Adding to his already long list of hor-
ticultural triumphs, Luther Burbank
of Santa Rosa has produced a prune
without a pit. Years Of experiment,
years of hard, patient work. on the part
Of the Santa Rosa wizard were requir-
ed to perfect this latest marvel. The
hybrid is understood to be a cross be-
tween a plum and a prune.
This discovery will create a sensa-
ton among fruit driers and fruit pro-
ducers the world over. The pit of the
ordinary prune has been great draw
back to the popular consumption Of
the delicious fruit. Burbank's creation
has no pit, but tiny seed that is edible
and in no way requires removal.-San
Francisco Bulletin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03
Cured Of Chronic piarrhoea After
Thirty Years Of Suffering.

Il suffered for thirty years with
diarrhoea and thought was past being
cured, says John S. Holloway, of French
Camp, Miss. II had spent so much time
and money and suffered so much that
had given up all hope ofrecovery. / was
SO feeble from the effects of the diarrhoea
that could do no kind of labor, could
not even travel, but by accident was
permitted to find a bottle Of Chamberlain s
Colo, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
and after taking several bottles | am
entirely cured of that trouble am so
pleased with the result that am anxious
that it be in reach of all who suffer as ]
have"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03
A Question of Bills.

A traveller In England rested at noon
at a wayside inn and took luncheon.
The landlord was a social person aud
after presenting his bill sat down and
chatted with his guest.
"By the way" the latter said after
awhile, what Is your nameT
"My NAME" replied the landlord, as
Partridge"
"Ah," returned the traveller, with a
humorous twinkle in his eyes; "by the
length of your bill should have
thought Il was Woodcockp' 4
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03
POTOMAC RIvERROUTE.

Beginning Tuesday. March 26. Steamers
northumberland and Potomac viii leave Pier
5, Light street Baltimore every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday. at p. m. for Alex
Gndrla and Washington. calling at all OF the
usual landings. Beginning Thursday, March
Is, Will leave eth Street Wharf. Washington,
at y. IN. Thursday. sunday and Tuesday.
going n far ~ LeonardtOwn on these even
ings. VIII leave LeOnardtown at q "a. IN.
Kinsale at ? m, Miller's at . p IN, GrasOn' :
at p. IN, and BacOn's at p. m, Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. arriving IN Balti-
more early the following morning Freight
'eived daily In Baltimore.
HENRY WILLIAMS Agent, BALTIC,
STEPHENSON & BRO, Agents,
at Washington, ID. G.
WILLIAM NJ. REARDON, Agent,
at Alexandria, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03
Jeweied vioIets For Fastenines.

JeweIed vlOlets For Fastenings.
My lady's jewel case holds four jew
eled violets that are TO be used In fas-
tenlng the front Of the bodice. A big
satin chou. violet color. with a Jeweled
flower in the middle, is for the left
side of the bodice, and there is a stock
of violet satin very long, like a four
INLAND, but shaped at the ends in a
big round lobe. This will go twice
around the neck and tie in front in an
immense bow of butterfly shape. These
things are for wear not only with an
evening gown, but with the shirt waist,
for 1t is a fact that the shirt waist
has departed from its primitive sim
plIcity and is a fancy matter trimmed
with bows and adorned with Gnery
that was not seen a season ago.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03
chamberlain's Cough Remedy a
Great Favorite.

The soothing and healing properties Of
this remedy, its pleasant taste and
prompt and permanent cures have made
it n great favorite with people every
where. II is especially priced by mothers
of small children for colds, Group and
whooping cough, as it always affords
quick relief, and as it contains no opium
or other harmful drug, it may be given
as confidently to a baby as to an adult.
For sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03
Any More For Sunderland

Any More For slumberlandf
There's a boat that sails at half past six
From the busy port Of Play,
And II reaches the haven Of Sunderland
Before the close OF day.
The boatswain whistles so low and sweet.
Like a mothers lullaby,
That the travellers smile and close their eyes,
To dream Of angels nigh.
Sometimes the travellers tarry too long
In the busy port Of Play,
And the anxious boatman coaxes and calls
And grieyes al their delay.
The name Of the boat Is the Rock-a-bye,
And it's guiJed by mothers hand,
For she is the patient boatman. dear,
Who takes you to Sunderland.
Now, what Is the fare a traveller pays
On a Rock.a-bye boat Ike thisf
Why, the poorest child can afford the price,
For It's only a good night hssi
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03
Cold and Snow Necessary

The dogs brought back from the
arctic by Duke dAbruzzi are not able
to stand the warm climate Of Italy.
OF the five, one has already died, and
the others have been sent to the high
Alps, where they can revel In the snow
for the rest OF their lives.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03

Small Tommy was spending the aft
ernoon at the home Of his aunt ln the
suburbs, and after he had been at play
for n time be said. Aunt Clara, man.
ma said wasn't to ask you for piece
of cake, but she didn't tell me not to
take it If you offered II to me-"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03

END ascending to the neck and forming
the collar band and the other carried 10
the waist, where II serves as a sash.
The full underblouse Is of white ba-
tiste. the same material being used FOR
the deep flounces on the elbow sleeves.
Philadelphia Ledger.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03
After sunasb.

"Why will you Insist on fishing out
there In the sun, DannyP
"Oh, I'm all right, papa; I'm fishing
for sunflsh."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03

This dress. suited for dinner, is Of
pistachio green china Grape. The skirt
and cOrsage are incrusted with ecru
guipure, with applications Of foliage
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03
Richmond College
RscEMo.o. W.

Thorough instruction and high standards.
Close attention paid TO health and morals OF
students. Academic degrees of NJ. A., b. A.
and b. s. Law degree OF b.. l.. Unexcelled
facilities for study 81 law. Academic tuition
$40: law tuition, $40. Next session begins
Senfapher 10Th For catalogue addreaa
au22 12t PRIEST +, W. BoATWRIGHT.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03
Cuts and Bruises Quickly Healed.

Chamberlain's Pain Balm applied to q
cut. bruise, burn, scald or like injury will
instantly allay the pain and will heal
the parts in less time than any other
treatment. Unless the injury is very &C.
we're it will not leave a scar. Pain Balm
also cures rheumatism, sprains, swellings
and lameness. For sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03
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 c0untenance OF your face.
MY room is neat, my towels clean,
Scissors sharp and razOys keeni
And all that art and skill can do,
IL you will call I'll do for you
Razors put In order At short notice.
W. H BAYLOR.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03
HORSES FOR SALE.

have for sale 2 Horses, well broken
10 harness. For terms address
- - II. 7. SULLIVAN.
Falmouth. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03
<. X. WHEELER,

Successor OF Williams 4 Wheeler, conducts
the UNDERTA KING BUSINESS at the old
stand corner Main and Charlotte streets. All
orders from home and abroad promptly and
satisfactorily attended TO either at night or
day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03

" Ten years ago 1
had a sore on my left
temple, which tho
doctors pronounced
a generous ulcer (;
IL would itch, burn
and bleed, then scab
ovor, but would
never heal. A fte r
taking s. 8. 8. aw hile
tho sore began 20
discharge, and when
all the poisonous
matter had passed
out IL got well. 1
took in all about
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-03
p. McCraCken, Bro. & Co.,
-WHOLESALEA AND RETAIL
GROCERS AND LIOUOR DEALERS

Offer Ten Thousand Gallons Pt' RE RYE and
BOURBON WHISTLES, from the following
well known dlstilleries, Graft Co, OF ONO
Boone County Distillng Co, Of Kentucky
Monticello Distilery. Of Maryland, and W. !.
Gray, of Pennsylvania.
Agents for Bergner n EngleN Lager Beer.
They also offer staple and FaEy Grocerie-,
Agricultural Implements, Seeds, Guano' ana
Cement
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-07-25
Ohe Battle IKE to be Sola.

An order of the Court has the
burn Bayfield, Iron River railroad and the date
fixed for August GOTH The notice Frost special
will received bids will bidder shall
first deposit $4,000 in cash certified check the like
amount drawn the order Of the undersigned upon National
Bank trust of the state of Illinois the
Wisconsin"
People who familiar with the capacity
rather oath to believe that there will anyone
wish comply with the conditions of the Did, they
opinion that actual value of the up amount
stated It is commonly believed although position
positively that such is the case that Mr. Frost
keeping the running for months his pocket and
profitable little interest the re
port that of the officials of the Northern Pacific inspected the
road and the publication made that their object probable
line However THE TINES reliably
that such the and that the only object the Northern
Pacific people had in going the line ascertain whether
the road aft condition for them the engines
rolling stock business it. In that respect it is said
the line entirely satisfactory One who position
tells THE TIMES that there is not the slightest prospect the
Northern Pacific interesting themselves in the line.
Mr. Frost when here recently threatened to take the
good deal of question yet those who
whole matter assert that he is tired furnishing
aid the institution without any return The road has much
ahead in the way of hauling logs and independent line
has much of The disposition of the property will
watched with interest
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-07-25
The Cow Question.

The COW catchers are doing good
work in keeping the cattle off the
streets during the day time, al
though no attempt is being made to
shut them up at night. The i'm
provement is very noticeable, and the
authorities are to be congratulated
on the good work they are doing
Now if the bells were taken off the
cows there ought to be no great
objection from any source to the
manner in which the matter is being
handled. That is the only change
that is really essential from the
present plan. The TINES, July Is.
Now when the above was written
and published it was hardly meant
as trial expression of the views Of
this paper. To tell the truth we rath-
er stullified ourselves when we put
the above in print. But we hoped
that the change in affairs by closing
cows up days might bring an i'm
provement in things, and as one of
the original opponents of the cows
we felt that perhaps the compromise
the town board had instituted might
help matters out considerable. We
realize now that we had no business
to write such an article, ard we
apologize to the COW without the
bell, whom we intimated might be
harmless afCer the ringing of the
curfew. We underestimate the
bovine and did her a great injustice.
Bell or no bell, the COW after dark is
a peach, although some of her wan
behring's are not strewn with the
fragrant olors which might
be expected to accompany the
luscious fruit. Evidently the COW
resented our mild comments upon
her gentleness, and a committee of
two was selected to wait upon the
editor at a recent conference pre-
sided over by Queen Bess, and when
they got through with our big loEg
hallway the place resembled sections
of the sidewalk around the rear Of
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-07-25
Resolution of Coincidence.

Resolutions adopted by Forest
Rebekah Lodge. No. 119, I. o. O.
f., July 16, 1901.
Whereas it has pleased God in his
Infinite wisdom and mercy to remove
from our midst Sister marguerite
Lee. Sister Lee while being mem
Der for only short time was much
esteemed and was social and enthu-
siastic. Wherefore, be it;
RESOLVED that we tender TO her
bereaved family our heartfelt sym
paaty; be it flrther;
RESOLVED, that our charter be
draped in mourning for thirty Gays,
that copy of these resolutions be
spread upon the records Of our lodge,
and that a copy be sent to her be-
reaved family and copy printed in
the local papers.
Mrs. VIM. Flynn,
Mrs. J. Anderson,
Mrs. Irish.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-07-25
Teachers Institute.

The Bayfield, County teachers in
stitute will be held at Washburn
August IL to %, 1901. More COM
plete notice has been sent to teach
ers and school board members and
will be sent to others who desire in
formation. The examinations for
teachers certificates will be held at
the close of the institute in Wash
burn, August "a, rs and n.
JESSIE N. SMITH,
County Sup't.