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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

Columbia university is 10 have pro-
fessor OF the Chinese language, a gen
erous gentleman having given 100000
to endow the new chair. 1t is to be
hoped that the professor to be selected
will not Introduce any oriental ways at
Columbia which might result in de-
moralizing the sta!d faculty Of that In
stitutlon. 1t is told of the Chinese pro-
fessor at a celebrated New England
university that he was accustomed TO
sleep at the top Of the house with his
family, II being considered wholly i'm
proper in China for servants 10 occupy
a higher place in the house than their
masters. On one occasion when he
had some occldentals dining with him,
as the story goes. he left the table, his
withdrawal being followed by sounds
Of woe coming from the kitchen. The
professor politely explained to his
guests when he returned that his wife
had not cooked a dinner worthy OF
their sublime company and he had
found II necessary to correct her for
the fault
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

Admiral Evans in his interesting NJ.
photography. "A Sailors Log. relates
an amusing anecdote Of Captain Tren-
chard. who when he commanded the
Rhode Island had very accomplished
steward, a colored man who had be
come SO expert I'm catching flies OF the
captains bald head that the captain
was never annoyed 10y them "Adml
raj Lardner" says Admiral Evans.
had for his steward a large, heavy
handed Irishman. who watched the col
orod man with great envy while his
master. uudl>turhed. enjoyed his meals.
Pats master thrash az the dies and
swore roundly rs they lighted on bis
close cropped hair The colored man
went ou catching flies with a quick.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
Faithful Unto Death.

A pathetic message, says the Kenne-
bee MeJ Journal was received by DR..
Gould Of Rocklaud recently from that
lonely place called Matinicus. Or.
Gould has system Of pigeons which
convey messages from there to the
mainland. and on Saturday there came
a pigeon 10 the hOming loft at Tenants
HarbOr conveying news Of the seriOu
Illness Of Mrs. +. A. Young. The silent
messenger that few across twenty
miles of seas to Tenants Harbor was
found to have seven No shot imbed-
ded in her body and wings. With this
injury by thoughtless sportsman the
bird had flown across with her mes
sage. and. true to instinct, the bird had
delivered her message. Shortly after
the Homecoming the bird died.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

The gay French capital is undergo.
Ing change in one respect. writes a
Paris correspondent. 1t is becoming
a city entirely OF apartment houses.
Perhaps you thought it always was.
No. there were and still are many
private dwellings. whole houses for
one family each. which rent, unfur-
nished. for $500 per anDum up. But
these are rapidly being converted into
apartment houses. The reason for this
IS that the owners find it difficult 70
rent them. Parisians prefer fats. 1t
IS only the mllionaires now who care
for whole houses entirely TO them.
selves
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
Torture In Russian Prisons.

A corrcsp or'e0t OF the NovoSti has
boldly n.> o tlw question. Does torture
prevail zoo Russian PRISONS In order
as .ar as possible TO get az the truth of
the matter hairi~t.IS who have had
charge oC the defense OF political pris-
onrrS and have had frequent inter
course with their clients In the period
preceding their trial have been inter
viewed None could give a certain an
Swer All were clear that nothing ot
the kind takes place before trial. hut
none would answer for what occurs
once the portals Of the convict eStab-
lislmeut have closed upon The con-
demned agi,ator only one bad any d.
rect CIV .dcuoe to offer Uc was a bar
GiSter who defended Soloy'oG who In
$50 fired az The emperor Alexander IL.
Tbis gentleman states that hy chance
2 met The car on wSch Soloyioh was
eing conveyed 70 tlS sallOws. His
inccrs.' said the lawyer. with a shud-
der. had 70 'ne all the appearances OF
having been crushed and he added
Significantly Il think my eyes did not
deceive mc."-St Petersburg Cor. Pail
Mall Gazette
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
Stirring Pnfnfnra.

About storing potatoes. would say
that directly from the field to the Gel.
lar n soon ~ picked and sufficiently
dry Is the best way. says a writer in
Sow England Homestead. This saves
much hard work and time as we'll.
There Is no danger Of potatoes over
heating In the cellar in warm weather
II given good circulation OF air. The
windows and doors. II there be any,
should be darkened by hanging before
them burlnp or open sackIng, which
shuts out the light sufficiently and al
lows plenty OF air 10 circulate. When
the cellar is closed for the winter. the
temperature should be kept as even as
possible. say between 35 and 40 de
grees.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

Damages For Qucer Tooth Pulling.
Ten thousand dollars is the price
which Andrew Foy. stoncmasOn.
thinks the city should pay for three Of
bis front teeth The teeth are not gold
filled or set with diamonds They are
of the ordinary bone variety. but Foy
prizes them more than all the rest Of
his earthly possessions. They are now
sticking ID a plank which was being
used In the construction Of sidewalk.
aud that is why Foy is suing the city.
ON the night Of Sept. Il FOy stepped
of q new cement sidewalk IN the vicin
lty Of kvdzie avenue and West Taylor
street. and. losing his balance. he fell
against an upright piece of scantling
Three Of his front teeth were driven
fer into the scantling by the force Of
the fall. and Foy could not release
them. He took the scanuing along and
sought a dentist. but the teeth came
out when the dentist tried to pull the
scantling off.
The Scantling. with the three teeth
sticking IN il, will be exhibited when
the damage suit comes to trial-Chica-
90 Inter Ocean.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

Percy Pyne. the Princeton golfer
who was intercollegiate champion two
years ago and who was among tie
competitors in the amateur tourney
made q new record for the Kebo Val
ley links at Bar Harbor before leaving
for Atlantic City. He played the eight
cen holes In seventy-seven strokes. bis
halves being thlrty-6ve and forty-two
II will stand as the amateur record and
Is only one stroke behind the profess
sional record OF seventy-six strokes by
Bernard Nichols
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
Got the Sovereign and Lunch.

Richard DObson of Lansing. Mich,
says that years ago he came across Mr..
Gladstone chopping down n tree near
Hawarden. Not recognizing the states
man, the globe trotter exclaimed: Hell
10, Johnny Bull! You're making a rath-
er sorry Job Of cutting down that tree"
Mr.. Gladstone owned II would take
him an hour. Thereupon Mr. Dobson
offered to bet the gentleman a dollar
that he would fell the tree in twenty
minutes. you're little man physical.
ly. but large in conceit. I'm not much
Of a betting man." retorted Mr.. Glad
stone. "but I'll tell you what I'll do. my
little man. I'll give you n sovereign IL
you can chop down that tree in twenty
minutes, and If you don't do II in that
time you are to cut IT down for moth
ing" Mr.. Dobson swears be performed
the operation in II minutes 81 seconds.
At any rate he pocketed his sovereign
and subsequently lunched at Hawar-
don
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

Hogs and all other domestic animals
are very much like human beings.
though they may not descend to such
low Levels OF morality as is too COM
mon with the sons Of men. But In
treating them for ordinary ailments a
similar course applies. When a man
gets "off his feed" there Is no cure
equal 10 broken doses Of abstinence.
1t Is better than all the drugs OF the
apothecary. When an animal signifies
that his digestive apparatus is out Of
adjustment by nuzzlIng his food with
apparent disgust. try q little starving.
Hunger is the best Of sauce. Dieting Is
an art. To know II is 10 know the
whole art ot feeding for profit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
Making Marsh Land Productive.

Whcn n piece OF marshy land has
been drained. II is often found that
crops fail % thrive, although It seems
10 be- very rich in nitrogen. says Direct
or Thorne Of the Ohio experiment sta
ton The remedy Is to add 6arnyard
manure. The semIaquatic vegetation
which formerly occupied the land de-
Gays 50 slowly that cultivated crops
cannot get nitrogen rapidly enough for
their needs. When the manure Is add
ed. II sets up a fermentation which con-
verts the nitrogen bearing materials IN
to u more soluble and hence available
form
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
YnIue Of Wheat Straw.

Wheat straw should be baled as soon
as thrashiug is over. This straw has
market value. and. besides. II forms II
wholesome roughness for cattle when
pasturage rails. Cut straw wet and
mixed with bran or corn chops will be
rellshed by cattle and horses. Thus
used. and also as bedding in stables TO
exc out the manure heap. straw Is OF
far more value than the ashes resulting
from It's burning.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
Saved His Life.

~ wish 70 say that / feel owe my life
to Kodol Dyspepsia Cure" writes ii. C..
Christensen OF Hayfeld, MINI. For
three years | was troubled with dys-
pepsia so that could hold nothing on
my stomach. Many times | would be
unable to retain a mOrsel, OF food.
Finally | was confined to my bed
Doctors said could not live. / read one
OF your advertisements on Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure and thought IL fit my case
and commenced its use. | began to i'm
prove from the first bottle. Now l am
cured and recommend it to ALL" Digests
your food. Cures all stomach troubles
Bowman and King.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

When the bees I'LL the section with
honey. they seal them over snowy
white. says New England Homestead.
II the sections are left on the hive for
any length Of time. the cappngs be-
come darkened. caused by the bees
constantly running over them. The
sections will never again look 80 clean
and white rs when first completed.
Therefore. when you find a super Of
section filed and capped. slip your bee
escape under II. and the next day you
will be able to carry of the honey.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

One Of the latest fads among actress
IS is 10 have their old card plates
mounted on bases covered with velvet
They are then put into neat cases for
exhibition. An actress who has less
than three or four plates. representing
rs many divorces is generally regard
I'd as a beginner and unworthy o. adj.
mission to the inner circle. 1t Is ex-
pected that the new fashion VIII i'm
mediately spread into certain branches
Of society. Chicago RecOrd-Herald.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
Care of Farm stock.

Now that cool nights may be expect
ed. begin to crowd the fattening stock
a little harder, says American Cultiya.
tor. 1t will yet get good feed In
the pastures, and there Will be waste
products from fields and gardens that
it will commemorative roots
leaves. pumpkins and such material,
which, while not as fattenIng as the
grain. serve nm excellent purpose III
preparing the digestive organs for the
more concentrated foods later on.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

Among the tens OF thousands who
have used Chamberlain Cough Remedy
for colds and la grippe during the past
few years. to our knowledge, not single
case has resulted in pneumonia. Thomas
Whitefield & Co., $40 Wabash avenue,
Chicago, one of the most prominent re-
tail druggists in that city, in speaking OF
this. says: I'VE recommend Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for la grippe In
many cases, as 1t not only gives prompt
and complete recovery, but also counter
acts any tendency of Ia grippe to result
in pneumonia For sale by N. NJ.
Iawia
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
POTONAc RIVEKROUTE.

Beginning Tuesday. March 26 Steamers
.,og-hrm1erltnl and Potomac VIII leave Pier
Q. Light street. Baltimore. every Tuesday.
Thursday and saturday. al p. m. for Alex
Sniria and Washington. calling at all 81 the
usual landings. Beginning Thursday, March
a p. IA. Thursday, sunday and Tuesday,
going a. far as Lcouarltown on these even
tngs. VIII leave Leouardtown at 8 A. m,
hinsale az l. m. Miller at . p. m, GrasOn's
az D. ID. and Bac0u's at D. m, Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. arriving in Balti-
more early the following morning. Freight
received daily IN Baltimore.
HENRY WILLIAMS. Agent. BALTIC.
STEPHENSON & BRO. Agents,
at Washington, ID. c.
WILLIAM ". REARDON, A gent,
At Alexandria. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
The SPORTING WORLD


Henry W Pell. captain of the Prince
ton university football team. Is one OF
the best known -ridlron knights in the
east. Pcr is DOW in his senior year
He was reelected to the capiaincy last
year aftcr leading the orange and
black kicl.crs through a holly fought
but disastrous season.
Pell IS n native of Brooklyn hcing
graduate ~ the Polytechnic institute
Of his home clay lie showed consd-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
rUESDAY...D DECEMBER 10, 1901.
CHOICE MISCELLANY

One Way e. sell suburban Property.
"Do YOU know how they sell land out
in Kan~lS:' asked George Dunkin Of
Saline county, Kan. Of which county
he is the clerk He was back at his old
home for ire reunion OF the pupils Of
the old Brighton school. OF which he
was pupil when boy
when "A real estate man has a chs
toner from a distance 20 see a farm
that lies some distance out OF the city,
he makes his arrangements before
hand He has a team OF fast horses
waiting 10 take the customer ont TO
look at the farm. and Just as they are
starting pretty g.rl happens along,
and bee g.eotS her cordially She is sure
to Ice a pretty girl and a witty one She
asks The real estate man where he is
going. and when hc tells her she re-
marks that 10 VIII be a lovely drive, as
the country IS 50 pretty in that direc-
ton. Then the real estate man intro
duceS the pretty girl 10 the stranger
and finally asks her II she would Ike
10 ride out % tie farm with them.
"Of course she says yes and gets
into the scat beside the stranger. while
Che teal estate man drives He keeps
tlc horses -,.n- at 4 good clip all the
way, aut ,ue pretty sirl makes equal
~pc,d with her talk She is So bright
ard witty trat the stranger thinks they
f-ya h..o az, rho mad bur 81 fayv mini
utyS when they arrive AZ the farm. He
is surprised TO tind il 50 near the town.
After he has bought the farm and
drives ont 10 Il alone. when there Is no
prcry y ~ on the scat beside him. he is
surprised % 500 how far from town II
is Tie real estate men have pretty
girls tor thr.y Stego-raphcr> ana teach
them the.~ ua.t of thc Same"-Cleve-
B .t..H ........
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
capncI,y of Windmill Pumps.

The United States geological survey.
which has been studying the matter OF
using wlndmlls OH the great plains in
Kansas, the Dakotas. Iowa and adjOln-
ing states. says that an average wheel
~ foot In diameter. with the wind
blowing rs miles an hour. would pump
1920 gallons Of water in that time and
$4,000 gallons in six months II only
running ten hours day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
The Best Plaster.

4 piece OF flannel dampened with Cham.
berlain's Pain Balm and bound TO the
affected parts is superior to any plaster
When troubled with lame back or pains
in the side or chest, give it n trial and
you are certain to be more than pleased
with the prompt relief which it affords
Pain Balm also cures rheumatism. On
application gives relief For sale by NJ
NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

dcxterous movement Of his right hand
until Fat could stand it no longer.
Drawing back. he made vicious
swing at a fly, but Instead OF catching
II be- caught the admiral an awful blow
on the back Of the head. The admiral.
thinking there was mutiny. grabbed
the carving knife and made after Pat
rick. who retreated to the spar deck.
and there was a hurdle race fore and
aft. the officer OF the deck and the or
derby trying to catch the admiral, who
was doing his best To put the carving
knife In the back Of Pat, who finally
escaped. but never bothered any more
about flies on the admirars head"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

Ragweed will sometimes grow even
in n blue grass pasture. When This
gets thick, NOW when about twelve or
fourteen inches high; cut four or i've
inches from the ground. so as not to in
lure the grass. When cut green. the
stubs will rot down. Cutting every
year will greatly reduce the number.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
RrnnkIrn PIarern LnrnI.

The Brooklyn players all deny the re-
port that at least four Of them have
been signed by American league clubs
for next season. They say they have
not even been approached. TO say moth
Ing Of signing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

IL is said that the trouble between
the ST. Louis players and Secretary
Hellbronner had Its origin in n rule
passed by the club compelling players
to pay for all passes that were issued
by them to games played on the 81.
Louis grounds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
Potnto Blossoms.

The towering OF potatoes has been
found by NJ Michelet to withdraw
much starch from the tubers. and ex'
periments In France have convinced
him that the product OF The plants may
be improved by removing all blossoms.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
Hnrh Mouthrd Horses.

A harsh bit is the worst thing for a
hard mouthed horse. A large. soft Dit
covered with rubber or leather Will Of
ten cure chronic puller.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
OF Benefit 70 You.

D. s. Mitchell, Fulford, Md. {: During
a long illness was troubled with bed
sores, was ad vised to try De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve and did 80 with wonderful
results. was perfectly cured. 1t is the
best salve on the market" Sure cure for
piles, sores, burns. Beware OF Counter
feits. Bowman and King.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

The bather sometimes finds the sand
soft and Welding 20 his feet 1t does
not trouble him and he goes on until
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

presently lt suns ~
his knees and dis
covers TO his horror
that he has to fight
for his life IN a
quicksand
Disease is much
ike the quickSand.
The first symptoms
of stomach trouble
DO not cause anXi-
ETY.. But W he Il
the body grow s
weak through lack
Of nourishuent and
disease OF the Stou-
ach breeds disease
OF heart, lungs, iivcV
o- kidneys. tl2e SUI
crer realizes his
danger and seeks for
medicinal aid.
Or. pierce's Gold
en- Medical DiScov-
erv cures diseases Of
.the stomach an i
other organs Of di-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-24
NEWS OF WISCONSIN.
LION tanner SEVERELY INJuR-
ED IN FIGHT WITH A LION,
General News OF the State Paragraph
ed for Benefit OF Busy
Readers.

Albert Jones, lion tanner, was Sc
verey injured during two encounters
with lion at the Milwaukee zoo. Jones
entered the cage to teach, the aa.mal
some tricks. He made 1t Jump through
hoop and the lion then turned on the
keeper, biting his leg Jones pounded
him on the head, but the beast would
not let go. Other attendants fnally
drew Jones from the cage. The injured
man was taken to Emergency hospital
and his wounds dressed. Jones return
ed to the 200 and went again into the
cage of the lion with a club The lion
Immediately leaped at him and sue
ceeded in knocking him down. He
clawed the man seriously, but the
pucky trainer fought him back. A
second time he was dragged from the
cage and again was put in the charge
OF physicians, Weak from the struggle
and loss of blood Jones announced he
would try again, as soon as able, to
subdue the lion,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-24
Number Not on Program

Fire broke out late Friday afternoon
in the assembly chamber of the state
capitol at Madison, where the State
Federation of Women's clubs was in
session and caused small panic. The
flames caught in the decorations from
a gas jet. and spread to the flags and
streamers over the presidents chair
The women fled precipitately, many
leaving their wraps. but the fire was
put out by a woman employee in the
capitol from the gallery, The nth an
nual convention of the federation clos
ed with musical and reception at the
Christ Presbyterian church. given by
the Madison Woman's club.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-24

A western manufacturer who spends
$500 600 a year for newspaper advertis-
ing in this country recently placed
business announcements in some of the
English papers, says an Eastern ex-
change. AS to the result he says: I'VE
sold about 700 cases of goods in Lon
don within thirty days after our first
newspaper advertisements were plac-
ed Judicious advertising will always
bring trade
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-24
Kitlrodro the nov

A b. Kittredge. the new United
states senator from South Dakota. Is
thus described IN the Chicago Chroni-
Gle; "He a man Of strong counte-
nance. somewhat Napolconic and like
the little corporal is not tall What
he lacks in height is made up IN avoir-
dupois BY all odds he will be the
weightiest man In the senate He IS in
the prime Of life only 40 years Of age
and still an eligible baci elor lie
graduated from Yale IN the class q
1882. and soon thereafter followed tho
advice Of Horace Greeley. and went to
Dakota 10 practice law. he Is a ma.
tive of New Hampshire whore his par.
ents are nov living
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-24
Should be Satisfied.

Any man ought in all conscience TO
be satisfied TO buy a ,decc OF land In
April and raise enough crop on II by
October so that he could pay for his
farm, And this Is just what has been
done by lots Of men the past season IN
northern and western Minnesota and
North Dakota. They broke up the land
in June. sowed IL To fax and sold the
crop in September Ana hundreds more
may DO tho same thing npXt Nnar
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-24

And now Kaiser William wants to
try for the Americas cup. We had
supposed this was a little biennial af-
fair between John and ourselves and
are compelled to regard the kaiser's at
tempt TO butt in as unwarranted i'm
prudence Still if he must dip in his
oar We can probably stand for it. Just
as soon beat Bill as anyone else, any
way.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-24

Mr.. Carnegie has for some time been
giving away Libraries, and now Mr..
Schwab has begun to give away
churches. Both are useful institutions.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-24

A movement has been started by the
teachers in the public schools OF Phlla-
delphla 10 erect a monument 10 the
memory Of Lewis Elklu, who bequeatb-
ed nearly s. 900 900 as a pension fund
for INDECENT teachers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-24

The state of Washington has 444 lum-
her mills. saving over 100000 feet per
d,y turning out 2o,O00,O00 shingles and
EMPLOYING $4,000 men.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-24

Tho department Of agriculture and
commerce OF Japan will send eighty
four students abroad this month for
practical training or these. twenty
five will come to the United States ana
tweuty-seyen viii be sent TO Europe
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-10-24

The money shipments from New
York 10 Chicago this season to move
crops were $6,100,000. against 100000
last season. The West is booming.