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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13
Concerning Chairs.

They were moving and wanted a set
OF breakfast room chairs. They had
plenty Of bedroom chairs with cane
seats. as It happened. so the brilliant
idea occurred to one Of the girls to re-
stain the wooden frames dark green
and cover the seats with light green
leather. This leather cost about 81
sufficient to cover six chairs. Between
the cane and the leather the girls plac-
ed a double sheet of brown paper TO
prevent the cane marks from designing
the leather. This latter they fixed on
with brass headed short nails, being
very careful In cutting the leather to
allow for turnlngs. AS the wood OF the
chairs was very hard, these amateur
carpenters, before hammering In the
nails. pierced holes for them with
stilctto, otherwise the brass heads ran
the risk Of being broken off and the
nails hammered In crooked
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13
AIIom Pine For PIay.

The all work and no play woman
soon becomes scarcely more than ma
chine. a machine that too often runs
without the wheels being creased, In
hard. grinding. squeaklng way, requlr-
ing much more strength and time than
# little fabrication had been given IN
the shape Of occasional pleasant mo-
ments snatched by the way, says the
Jacksonville Times Union.
There Is one thing certain-it Is bet
ter TO try to be content with llttle'
doing without some things that we
may have a great desire for, than to
so wear ourselves out body and spirit
I'm their attainment that We lose the
power Of enjoyment too tired to care
for anything.
So the wise woman, though Ike the
woman In the Bible, she rises while 1t
IS yet night" she yet makes sure OF a
little time every day-perhaps not
more than half hour-which Is her
very own and with which stranger OF
friend "intermeddleth not"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13
world,. c,ellnr champIon.hIp.

A. G.. Batcheldrr OF the National Cy-
cling association. who recently return
ed from abroad, says:
IF the National Cycling association
desires TO have a worlds cycling cham
plonshlp next year. there should be- lit
tie difficulty In obtaining The meet. as
Il IS now possible % count upon enough
votes In the international Cyclists
union favorable 10 The American organ
lzatlon. But the second week OF ihe
big August fortnight OF cycling nt the
Pan.Amerlcan exposition win be- dec'd-
edly international in character, Tor by
that time there viii be in this country
many OF the most noted riders of Eu-
rope.
I'm order 20 have The short distance
champions at Buffalo the final selec-
lions in this class viii not Doe made un-
IN after the Berlin races. Henri Nc5
ers. winner OF the Grand PriX de EN-
position. though az present retired. may
prepare himself particularly for bui-
falo. since ne desires 60 win the similar
contest at the Pan-American eNposi-
tlon."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
some Facts About bread.

The agricultural department has been
conducting some valuable experiments
upon common foods with view 10 dis
covering the best manner OF their prep
aratlon. The "stalf Of life has natu-
rally come IN for a large measure OF no
tice. and some notable facts in regard
10 the way IL should be made have been
developed
"To prepare the grain for bread"
SAYS one Of the experts Of the depart
ment. I'll Is usually cleansed, crushed
and slfted into IA fine, soft powder
which we call -four. Among the yarl-
GUS hours the preference should or
course be given to the one which yields
the most nutritious loaf for the least
money. The nutritlve value Of bread
depends not only on us chemical com
position. but also on lis digesubIllty
md this In turn depends largely on tho
lightness Of the loaf II IL the gluten
I'm flour which gives II the power Of
stretching and rising as the gas from
the yeast expands within IL and hence
OF making "A light loaf. Rye barley
and oats have less gluten than wheat.
ana maize has none, and therefore
vhcat. despite IT'S higher cost yields
the most nutrlmcnt for a given sum.
"lt IS possible that Of the various
kinds Of wheat flour those containing
part of the bran entire wheat and gra-
ham Hours furnish the body with
more mineral matters than white flour,
but they probably do not yield more
dlgestiblc protein. as WAS formerly
supposed. II seems safe that, as far
as we vet know. white Hour. for IA
given amount ~ money yields the
most actual nourlshment with the yari-
Gus food ingredients and IN the best
proportion. The llghtncss ana sweet
ness of bread depend rs much Oh the
way I'm which II Is made as on the
materials used. The greatest care
should be- taken In preparing and bak-
Ing the dough and IN cooking and keep
Ing the finished bread. Heavy, badly
raised bread l. a very dangerous food
and unfortunately very common, and
probably more Indigestion has been
caused by Il than 10y all other indlifer-
emily cooked foods put together"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13

driver and trainer they have ever met
one OF Mr.. Maxhelds recent accom-
pllshmen;s was the changing OF the
famous PAGER Mouopole, 2oNii 10 %
trotter. Monopolc, who has had an
eventful career rs pacing campaign
or. can now trot with the best of them.
lie Is now one OF the best double gait
ed horses on the tracks.
Mr.. Maxheld has come to thc fore
In the horse world In a remarkable
manner. His GOODNESS IN exciting in
ishes and his faculty of knowing just
when to squirt and when to ease OF
horse In race have added TO his
reputation.
Mr. Maxdeld will take his string of
racers to Elkwood Park, y. j.. this
summer. where he will participate IN
the big races 10 be- held there.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13
HINTS FOR FARMERS
Grnin Rust.

The red rust which often appears on
rye and wheat is the same that appears
earlier In the season upon the leaves or
the barberry bush. says The American
Cultivator. We have heard 1t both as
serted and denied that the same rust
attacks the cat. but never were able 10
trace the rust on oats TO the direct VI
entity Of the barherry. as we have that
which appeared on rye. But where
these grains are grown we advise cut
ting and burning Of all the harberry
bushes near the field. In some parts or
England they have very strict laws
obliging this to be done. There are
probably some other plants upon which
this rust can be found. as II is some
times found on grain when there is not
a barberry bush for miles, but where
they are IL always starts ON them he
fore IL does on the grain. About the
time the grain begins To harden TINS
turns 10 a black rust. which IS only an
advanced form Of the same disease.
II does not hurt the kernel OF the grain
unless TO cause it TO shrink If II comes
very early.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13

Mr.. W. 5. Whedon. Cashier of the First
National Bank of Winterset, Iowa, in n
recent letterg gives some experience with n
carpenter in his employ, that will be OF
value TO other mechanics. He says: !
had carpenter working for me who
was Obliged to stop work for several
days on account OF being troubled with
diarrhoea. | mentioned to him that |
had been similarly troubled and that
Chamberlain Cole, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy had cured me. He bought
a bottle of it from the druggist here iiad
informed me that one dose cured hinit
and he il again at his work" For sale
by NJ NJ. Lewis, druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13

Albert Plaw. the giant athlete Of the
University Of California, viii probably
have another worlds record 10 IBIS
credit when the A. A. 4. authorities get
through with the claim hc has pnt III
10 the one for the lG pound hammer
Using a nine foot ring. plaw recently
hurled the hammer III feet . Inches.
breaking the record made 10y Flanagan.
100 feet. The record was made IN con
nection with a regular Geld day, and as
care was taken In the measurements
II will undoubtedly be allowed. Phw
Is n marvel when II comes 10 hammer
throwing, and but FOR his dislike OF
training he would probably stu hold
the record for the is pound hammer
thrown from a seven foot ring which
he at one time held.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13

One who has tried 1t advises soaking
corn for horses. Have a clean pail or
lar. and after each feed put in as much
corn as is intended for the next feed
and cover with cold water. At feed
ing add little salt To this and give IL,
then prepare the next He says he
does this and has no trouble with sore
mouth or teeth from the use Of hard,
flinty corn. But we prefer TO have the
corn cracked when we mix II with oats
or ground fine and the meal put on hay
that has been cut and moistened. We
think ii more thoroughly digested by
the latter method II one is where be
cannot get his corn 10 mill. the above
hint may be Of some value TO him.
though we would prefer more than six
hours soaking If we trusted TO that
entirely.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13
Beardless Barley.

Barley is often said TO be a much
better grain than oats for feeding hogs,
sheep or poultry. as it fattens better,
nearly equal 10 corn. bat making more
growth or lean meat. The best Cana
dian and English bacon is made large
~ upon barley or barley neal yet
many will not grow It because the
boards are poisonous or very irritating
20 some people and even 10 animals
when the straw is used as bedding
But western farmers are now saying
much 10 praise Of beardless barley. 1t
grows we'll Oh good soil, standing
about four feet high and producing 80
10 ~ bushels Of grain 10 the acre.
Farmers In the eastern states will do
well % try IT,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13

You may as well expect to runa steam
engine without water as to find an active,
energetic man with a torpid liver, and
you may know that his liver is torpid
when he does not relish his food, or feels
dull and languid after eating, often has
headache and sometimes dizziness. Afew
doses Of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets will restore his liver To its
normal functions, renew his vitality, i'm
prove his digestion and make him feel
like new man. Price, - cents. Sample
free at NJ. NJ. Lewis drug stOre.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13

The poisoned bait for cutworms Is
made 10y mixing at the rate OF one
pound of paris green 10 % pounds of
bran. the latter first moiStcned with
water. hut dry enough TO crumhle.
Some add a little sugar or mola>Ses 10
the water 10 make IL more tempting.
and others mix cut green clover or
clover hay with It that birds may not
be 50 likely 10 pick IL up. but the
above are the essential parts Put
spoonfuls OF It near each hill or along
the rows where the worms are very
plenty just before night, aud the
worms will prefer 1t 10 the plants aud
be found dead there IN the morning.
Do not use It where poultry will get AT
it. Larger animals will scarcely be
likely 10 pick up enough to do much
harm. but it is better 10 keep them
away and TO bury 1t after II has done
It's work.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13

That furze or gOrse Is an admirable
food In many respects for horses aud
cattle Is a discovery which has just
been made By 4. Oh. Glrard, professor
at the Agr0nOmical Institute OF France.
Furze he points out, grows plentifully
on waste lands. and experiments have
convinced him that go pounds OF it are
fully equivalent 10 100 pounds Of hay.
The thorny portion Of the plant pos
sesses the most nourishment, and there
fore the entire plant must be crushed
or pounded before It can be given as
food to horses or cattle.
This food, be says. Is excellent for
cattle and especially for horses and
sheep.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13
A Good Cough Medicine.

1t speaks wellfor Chamberlain Cough
Remedy when druggists use it in their
own families in preference to any other.
Il have sold Chamberlain Cough Rene
dy for the past fvey years with complete
satisfaction to myself and customers, "
says Druggist ]. Goldsmith, Van Etten,
Ny. 81 have always used it in my own
family both for ordinary coughs and
colds for the cough following ia grippe,
and find it very efiicacious." For sale by
NJ. NJ. Lewis, druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13

One advantage of the system Of fat
tening beef animals and lambs younger
than used to be the custom is that they
have more lean meat or the fat and
lean well mixed together, which makes
them more desirable to the market
man. While fat enough there is not
much fat to trim off when they come
10 the block. They are thus more prof
table to the growers, because they
make their growth more rapidly, more
profitable to the dealer and suit the
consumer much better.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13
The SPORTING WORLD
Driver of Ability.

Theodore r. MaXncld OF bloomfield,
d.. Is a very interesting figure m the
horse world AT present MIR MaXicld is
only "a years old but he Is hailed as
one Of the best drivers In the country.
lie is the owner of line string of uot
ters and PAGERS, and his entries In the
various circuit races in She east always
command attention.
Mr.. MaNheld is also very successful
as a trainer. His stables at Bloomfield
are finely equipped Tor the purpose.
Many well known horscmcn state That
the young Jcrseyman can got more
speed out Of horse than amy other
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13
Bean Straw.

Many COWS do not seem to like bean
straw, but when they will eat 1t and
the straw pods are bright and clean 1t
makes a very good food for them, as 1t
has more dlgestible protein than corn
stoyer and timothy hay, though not as
clover hay. Sheep generally eat the
bean straw very readily, and we have
no doubt that the straw and any beans
that may not have been thrashed out
are perhaps as good rough fodder as
they can have. The best COW for milk
production that we ever had ate them
greedily.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13
scab and Ticks on sheen.

Dip the sheep after shearing, and you
will get rid Of scab and ticks. This is
the time when dipping is most effective
and can also be done at the least cost.
The injurious results to the sheep are
also lessened, for they dry off quickly.
If troubled with ticks alone, wait three
or four days after shearIng, and the
ticks will all go on the young lambs,
which can then be dipped.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13

Peter Maher IS figuring OH taking n
trip to Ireland during the summer In
company with his wife. Makers mis-
sion abroad Is for the purpose OF see
Ing his parents and visiting the grave
OF Tony Sage. the well known Irish
boOkmaker and sport. Peter says that
there are several good fighters in Ire
land, and he may bring two Of them to
Ibis country and manage them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13

Detroit is apparently baseball mad,
for during the first four games in that
city an aggregate Of $4,000 people were
in attendance. Hartman, the ex-New
Yorker, now playing In Detroit has
made record for his team. Five hits
out Of FIVE times at bat Is his claim to
distinction.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13
Ed Hanlon's Loss.

Manager Hanlon has suffered n Sc
we're loss in the death Of his brother,
James Hanlon, at Fitchburg. Mass.
The deceased was an elder brother Of
the famous manager. Hanlon says that
before his father died OF old age a
short time ago there had not been n
death I'm his family in 80 years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13

Two laths about an inch wide or two
sticks are needed for this convenient
newspaper holder. The stick slides be
tween the lining and the front, which
should be- embroidered Roman satin
is a good thing Of which 10 make the
front. as dust glldes of the shiny sur
face. whereas II remains and settles IN
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13

10 serge. II this is unobtaInable, a
good hne cloth answers very well. II
can be- embroidered IN some way or
other. At the end is a heavy fringe OF
wool or macrame. The handles are
made OF ribbon, and II hangs well on
wall
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13
p. McCracken, Bro. & Co.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
GROCERS ANp IQUOR DEALERS.

GROCERS AND LIQUOR DEALERS.
Offer Ten Thousand Gallons PURE RlE and
BOURBON WHlSk les. from the follow ing
we'll known distillerics. Graft \ Co, oi ON" I,
Boone County pi~tillug Co, 81 krntucky,
Monticello nistiery. of Maryland. and W. +.
Gray. Of Pennsylvania.
Agents Tor Bcrgner \ Enge's Lager Beer
They also offer staple and Fancy Grocerier,
Agricultural Implements, Seeds. duano. ana
Cement
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13
GET UPY

That's the morning call of Chauticleer.
It's a welcome cry to a well man. But
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13

origin in a diseased condition OF the
stomach and other organs OF digestion
and nutrition. il increases the activity
of the blood-making glands, and every
organ is benefited by the resulting IN
crease Of rich, pure blood.
rGolden Medical Discovery" contains
no alcohol and is entirely free from
opium, cocaine and other narcotics.
vYour Golden Medical Discovery and DR..
saEe's Catarrh Remedy havs been Of great
benefit 10 me. writes (Prof) pleasant A. Oliver.
OF Viola Fulton Co. Ark. SBefoTe I used the
above mentioned remedies my sleep was not
sound digestion bad continual feeling Of
misery. ! now feel like a new man ANY one
in need Of medical treatment for nasal catarrh
could DO no better than 10 take treatment 81
Or r V Pierce. I know his medicines are all
right In this class Of diseases"
The Common Sense Medical Adviser,
cloth binding, sent free by the author
on receipt Of 81 oue-cent stamps, to pay
expense OF mailing 0gly. In paper covers
Al one-cent stamps. Address DR.. K '.
Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13

10 q ulhll NnOsC oAN~ Y
seems to have been
only an unrefreshing
stupor; who wakes
with burning eyes,
throbbing head, and
q bad taste in the
mouth, it m cans
only a new days
misery.
In such & physical
condition health IS
most surely and
swiftly restored by
the use OF Doctor
Pierce Golden Med
ical Discovery. 1t
cures diseases of the
stomach and organs
OF digestion and nu-
triton, and it cures
through the stomach
diseases of liver,
lungs, kidneys, etc,
which have their
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-13
Spring Schedule.
Weems Steamboat Go
BALTIMORE. FREDERlCKSBU RIG AND
RAPPAHANNOCk klN Err kOb IL.


NORFOLK AND RAPPAllANNOth XIV m
ROUTE.
ON and after Tuesday. March 10Th steam
ers Richmond. Lancaster and ESSeN WIZ ietNe
Pier >. Light street. Baltimore. every ueS-
day aud FRIDAY at f.3O y. m., for fedtricAS-
hurry and AN Wharyes on the river. Return
ing. Win leave Fredericksburg al > go p h.
ttide peruittiugl. Monday and THURSDAY,
IeedstOwu at 1870 a. H., Tuesday ann ~
leave Baltimore Wednesday and Thursday
at4.3Op. H.. for Tappahannock and AN
Wharve~ below. except Bay Port. Return
fug viii leave IappahanuocS at 50" a. H.
On Monday and Thursday for Baltimore
NORFOLK ROUTE
WIN leave TappahannOck for Norfolk az /
4. III Friday, stopping az all landings w ui
leave Norfolk 10 p. Ia saturday Tor zap
pahauuock. calling AT all landings.
HENRY WILLIAMS. Manager
Baltimore, Nd
w.D. SCOTT. Agent.
- al Norfolk. "a.
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.
Beginning Tuesday. March % Steamer
Northum berlaud and Potomac VII leave PIER
9. Light street, Baltimore. every ie,l ay'
Thursday and saturday. 40 . b. No. ior .-A-
audria and Washington. calling az All 3i t1r
usual lanllng- Beginning Ilur-laf Aarcu
-. viii iraye 9Th street Wharf a-llne. "p-
az : >. Oh. Thursday, sunday and il-r-ag'
goins 90 flr 90 LesuarlroHl On these r.rl-
flg- VIII lraFe Le0l4FltDwn az . a. M
kln-air az . 1a Nll-r r. az . p. "a. . ra~Yl
az = 3 a.. aul Bacon 40 p H. . '---f
81 -ril--daT sud Friday. arr .llg il hal'l-
more early f1- f1L1af1g morning FREIGHT
Fs-rir-- 1aly in bairiilore-
HESKf WILLIAMS. Agent. BALTIC.
~IEPHENsDN & BIO. Agrnt-,
a. 4sli1zton. " 60
a T. fH|HA
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-26

the attraction prove irresistible, your
proper course of procedure would be
to hunt up some cid lady frienl-if a
mutual friend so much the better-and
Confide to her your wish 10 settle
down and marry that paiticula' fair
one, begging Atr to arrange eveiy-
thing for you as soon as possible.
This she would gladly do, taking the
first opportunity to call on the mother
or friends of the wished for bride. The
two ladies would then talk it over,
discussing ways and means aul your
position in BasutO society, A large
amount of tact is necessary, as the
mother of the lady must he convinced
that the marriage is in every way de-
srable. If your friend could corvince
her that such Was the case YOU might
consider that fortune smiled on yorr
Cit".shed plant
TC sSc;re to the lady of your choice
the full rights of wife you would pay
over to your future fathcr-in-laW so
many head of cattle. according to
agreement, which is always based on
| the supposed value Of the bride, her
social position, personal appearance,
fer of cattle makes binding the marital
! contract, securing the woman from i'll
| treatment at the hands of her huS-
/ band; for should he i'll use her, she
. may return TO her father or guardian.
and so the man loses both his wife and
| his oxen. The parents of your wife
would argue that the payment of cattle
| was the very least you could DO To
| recOmpense them for all the terrible
| anXieties and expense that they had
| gone to in bringing up their daughter
! for you. Nor do the Basuto ever alter
! in this respect; even should they be-
come Christians, their chiefs compel
/ the payment of cattle for their wives.
! OF couse, herein lies the explanation
| of the joy manifested at the birth of
| a girl in a Basuto family. She is taken
up and exhibited by her grandmother
who first slaps her and then kisses her
| saying. Luck From this child come
many herds of cattle!" The birth of
boy, on the other hand, is deplored
for he is regarded as an expensive and
! Improbable trouble.
But tC resume. Being now q son-in,
law, you must have a care how you
| uepoTl yOuTSelt toward your ldtnef-ln'
law, as you will be expected to takt
a subservent position in regard to him
He may send for you at any hour oi
the day or night to do all kinds Of me.
NAL work, and you may refuse onlS
at your peril. He can require you t.
prepare skins; bray, dry and clear
them for him; plow his fields, SOW
seeds and attend to his crops; in fact
you are virtually his servant For tn,
first year after your marriage yol
would not take your wife far away
from her fathers home but woulC
dwell with her in a kraal quite close 4
her parents. ON the birth of the frs
child you would perform the ceremon,
of mokadee, which consists in present
ing your mother-in-law with a certain
number of cattle. Until this time yo,
are not allowed to speak to your moth