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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21
CAROLINE
Mr Richard Bagby- Death OF child
other Notes es-Psrsonals, stc.
Correspondence Of Tue FREE LANCE

Correspondence Of Tue FREE LANCE
Bowling Green. Va, Dec Il. 1901.
Mr. Richard Bagby filed the pulpit Of
the Christian church On sunday morning
preaching one Of the ablest sermons be
has delivered since being it, pastor. After
the morning service be accepted the call
Of the church % become IL pastor for
another year. Mr. Bagby has endeared
himself notduly 20 his own congregation,
but 10 all people Of the community
Mr.. r. o. P-atross returned on Tues
day from a delightful visit to relatives
in New York
Mr.. John Winston 0f the University OF
Virginia. is spending biz holidays At his
home here
The members Of the F y Club spent 4
pleasant evening last Friday at the home
Of Mr T D Coghill
Miss Bertha Latane. Of Rand0lph-Ma-
con Womans College. and brother. Mr..
Robert Latane. Of Randolph Macon. are
spending the holidays at the seminary
with their mother and sister
Miss Bessie Baker eft on Monday for
her home In Leetown. " Va. after
spending a few days al the home Of Mrs.
Lima Baker.
Mr.. T b Gill and Miss Frieda Quar'es.
spent Monday in Richmond
Mrs ! L. White has returned from a
visit 10 relatives in Richmond
Dr. and Mr.. W L. Broaddus. were
called 70 Waveriy on Tuesday by the Ill
ness Of their little grandson. Master Geo.
r. Burt. Jr. he died that evening. hav-
ing been sick a few hours with Group
Mai r. D. Peatro-s and Prot. Henry
Davis. left on Tuesday for Tappahannock.
where they attended a meeting Of the
Board Of Trustees Of the seminary
The young ladies' Of the seminary en-
joyed a sugar stew on Tuesday night.
given them By Mrs II. L QuarIes AZ her
home at the Academy
Mr.. Joe Bergman Of Milford left on
Tuesday for her home in Baltimore
where she will spend some time.
The first snow Of the season fell on
Wednesday. It was only a light fall and
did not stop the skaters
Mr.. Charlie Wright spent Tuesday in
your city
Miss May Broaddus has returned home
for the holidays from POwhatan, where
she is teaching this winter.
Mrs. Percy Walker has returned to
the home of her mother, Mrs. Frances
Glassell. She bas been in Richmond
some time undergoing medical treat
ment.
Mr.. r. ". Peatross returned TO Nor
folk on Friday much improved after hi-
recent spell. y. 1. Il.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21
SPOTSYLYANIA
Damage By Storm rhs sD0tsYivlnia And
Louisa Telephone Lines T rs0nal
Ald O.her A0les
Correspondence of TN FarF L11rE

Correspondence Of THE FREE LNNcE)
>pot-yiyania. Va. Dee l- 1901
There was quite a severe rain and
wind storm here SATURDAY night some
outhouse- were turned over. and some
fencing blown down The weather yane
was blown of the handsome new
residence Of Rev ! T. Il Cri-mond and
bis barn was blown roan angle Of about
forty degrees so other damage
wa- done in our town.
Mr T. II DeJarnette returned from
a visit 20 his parents yesterday evening.
The Spot-ylyania Telephone Company
il negotiating for part Of the Louisa
line. from Belmont 20 Tiniers The
people along that part oi the Louisa line
prefer % be connected with the SpotSyl-
vania line The Spotsylyania Company
has offered $4,000 for the line pro
yided the Louisa Company can turn this
part OF the line over 20 the Sp0tsylvania
Company free from any claims Of the
Bell Telephone Company. The Louisa
Company vii. take The price This viii
give all the people 10 that section cheap
and direct connection with Eredericks-
burg. a. well a. places along the line. II
seems that il IL no trouble to get stock
holders on thi- line
Miss Barbara Moore, OF Parker. is
quite sick. DR. Crirtenden has been visit.
ing her every day Tor several days
Morton Hickman is kept ia doors by
u cold
NJ Enoch Lowry losron Of hi- horses
last week
The young people oi the village met at
the hotel lat night 70 practice songs for
the Christmas entertainment. which viii
De held az Zion church during the hoi-
days
Misess Make Pendleton and Ada HId
son. who are teaching school near Parker,
viii come home saturday 10 spend the
Christmas holidays
Mrs. Rosa H0u-er who ha- been visit
ing Mr-. : W Alrich left Sunday %
visit her brother Ar Iarkin Lantram,
near fredericksburg She viii not To-
turn home 70 Washington until after
Christmas
Mrs. DR.. ". J. Coleman. who has been
visiting her sister here Mrs Rawlings.
has returned 70 Mineral City
Notwithstanding the cold weather and
high water sunday, Rev J ". Hickman
filed his appointments at Shady Grove
and Parker, aud had very good congre-
gatiOns
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21
The celer Line

4 eolOred Postmaster does not suit the
people Of Culpeper The experiment was
tried last Saturday, resulting in general
complaint. Onr ladies' were indignant
when they approached the postoffce
window and found a negro there to wait
on them. The men swOre. 1t was a
rash and impolitic move on the part Of
the Postmaster Can he afford 10 utter.
ly disregard the sensibilities of the pat
rons of the office We hope that the
ladies' Of Culpeper will never again be
subjected to such humiliation -Cnlpeper
Enterprise
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21
GREENE COUNTY NOTES.
fYor TEE FEEE LANCE. )

6Yor TEE FREE LANCE.
The trial by jury Of the young fire 6end
At the last County court came to an end;
The culprit, colored girl thirteen years
old,
Convicted Of arson and sacrifice Of gold
on the penitentiary's select she'll be a
member
For only three years, as her tissues are
tender;
At this institution she'll possibly learn
'Tis better to 20 Iank and lean than to
burn.
Fever is still raging at the home Of C.
Powell;
And mention the death of Mrs Sam
Dowell.
DR.. Ed. Birkhead, Of Albemarle, is sick,
Who was most successful dispensing
physic.
make the announcement: At the village
Quinque
A dentists apprentice pulls molars free,
Discarding the use Of any anodyne,
And often extracting two teeth at time.
The Methodist people would have been
glad
II services yesterday could have been had
At South River church. yet not done
Your servant is spending els labor upon.
In this connection be wishes TO say:
With fond recollections for many a day
He'll think OF the kindness received at the
hands
OF the friends most genial at McMullan's.
One In particular is John Newcombe,
Who possesses a very palatial home
Has pretty daughter and hustling son,
Whom he dotes with pride upon.
The Captain arises at early morn,
And sometimes dons his Uniform;
Was a Lieutenant Colonel in by-gone
days,
And bis courting tactics still displays.
Tho a widower now OF mature years.
Before the shrine he often appears
With paraphernalia girdled around
Pleading in terms OF certain sound.
In my former letters will plainly be seen
Some beautiful widows are living in
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21
ORANGE.
Funeral Of M. Frank watson = Personal
And other Notes.

Correspondence of The FREE LAScE.)
Burr Hill Va, Dec. II, 1901.
Ruby, the little daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. W. T. Spicer, who has been i'll with
diphtheria, is much better.
The funeral OF Mr.. Frank Watson, an
aged and respected citizen, who departed
this life at his home near here Friday
morning Of pneumonia, after an illness oil
A week. took place at the home OF his
brother Mr.. ". N. Watson Sunday at
, D. m. Rev. Chas. z Sanders conducting
the burial services. We extend our
sympathy 70 the sorrowing widow.
Miss Laura T. Payne left last Tuesday
for Spotsylvanis county, where she will
teach a private school in the family oi
Mr. Holiday. We wish her success.
Miss Emma Hilman has returned
home after a lengthy visit to relatives
in Culpeper county.
Mr.. Jno. Walker, Jr, OF Betna, Gull
peper county, visited friends IN this
neighborhood last week.
Rev. c. E. Sanders expests to spend the
Christmas holiday in Baltimore.
Christmas promises to be dull In this
ueighborhood We have heard OF but
few entertainments. Rumor, however,
says there will be several marriages
Miss Annie Mason and little niece,
Maria Scribner, OF Locust Grove, spent
a few days Of last week with the family
of Mr.. D. G. Mason, near here.
Mr.. Wade Spicer, Of Culpeper, was q
recent guest of his brother Mr.. ". I.
Spicer.
Mr.. 4. W. Smith, accompanied by his
wife and little son, OF Richmond, are
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
W. Smith. of True Blue.
HoPE
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21
Esalth sni Beauty

4 poor complexion Is usually the result
Of torpid liver or irregular action oithe
bowels. Unless natures refuse IL carried
OF ii will surely cause impure blood
Pimples. boils and other eruptions
follow. This il natures method OF
thro wing OF the poisons which the
bowels failed 70 remove. De Witt :
Little Early Risers are world famous for
remedying this condition. They stimu-
late the liver and promote regular and
healthy action of the bowels but never
cause gripping. cramps or distress. Safe
pills Bowman and King
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21
SOUTHERN RAlLN ~
schedule corrected 70 Nov p. 1901.

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and ClHriu-t-~r ~r.l.r.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21
BOSTON VARIETY STORE,
Commerce St., Fredericksburg, Va.
Grene

Greene;
A few of their names venture 70 tell,
And handsome widowers cutting aswell.
Mrs Mag Blakey. who stands number
one.
And Annie Bette Stephens two races has
run;
Two Mrs Mstildas and Mrs LYDIA Sims,
Whose many accomplishments sdmirs-
tion wins;
Mrs Sarah Haney and Harriet Ann
Deane.
Whose five single daughters imitatr
queens;
Mrs. Louis Harlow, known as Eliza Jane:
Mrs. Fannie Stephens and Mrs. Martha
Payne,
Mrs. Alice Parrotte, the widow OF Bright;
Mrs. Bette Mallory and Mary A. White,
Mrs. Bette Stephens, mother-in-Iaw TO
Eugene;
Mrs. Cap. Davis and Mary Catharine
Deane.
The widowers whose wooing WOE them
renOwn
Are William Battle Cole and Mr. MIN
Brown,
Dr. R. s. Beazley and TaVner B. White.
Davis B. EGjins and William s. Wright.
William E. Harlow and Marcus Watson.
John May Douglass and Finks Catterton,
Hiram Mcmillan and Ellis Shotwell,
Mr.. John Marshall and Jimmie Wetsel.
Mr.. Charles Riddle and shelton L. Merrie,
Mr.. Jim Kenneday and Dowell, Sir Jerre;
John Smith, Henry Runkle and Franklin
Gibbs.
The last eventeen owned two sets Of ribs
j. E. r.
Dec 16, 1901
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21
~ EyarSslists story

Il suffered for years with a bronchial
or lung trouble and tried various rene
dies but did not obtain permanent reiiei
until | commenced using One Minute
Cough Cure" writes Rev. James Kirk
man. evangelist Of Belle River, Ill. Il
have DO hesitation in recommending II
TO all sufferers from maladies OF this
kind" One Minute Cough Cure affords
immediate relief for coughs colds and all
kinds OF throat and lung troubles. For
Group it is unequalled. Absolutely safe
VERY pleasant to take, never fails and Is
really a favorite with the children. They
ika II Rawman and King.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21

No one can reasonably hope for good
health unless his bowels move once each
day. When this is not attended to, dis
orders of the stomach arise, biliousness.
headache, dyspepsia and piles soon follow.
II you wish 20 avoid these ailments keep
your bowels regular by taking Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets when
required. They are so easy TO take and
mild and gentle in effect For sale By ".
VI Lewis. druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21
Erv e Cure 1rcVp

Mr.. R. Gray. who lives near Amenia,
Duchess county, y. T., says" Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is the best medicine
have ever used. 1t is a fine children 1
remedy forcroup and never fails 70 cure.
When given as soon as the child becomes
hoarse. or even after the croupy cough
has developed. it will prevent the attack.
This should be borne in mind AID a
bottle Of the Cough Remedy kept at hand
ready for instant use as soon az these
symptoms appear For sale by VI. NJ.
Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21
OF Benefit 20 You.

D. s. Mitchell. Fulford, Md. During
a long illness was troubled with bed
sores. was advised TO try De Wits Witch
Hazel SaIve and did so with wonderful
results. | was perfectly cured IL is the
best saIve on the market" Sure cure for
piles. sores, burns. Beware OF Counter
ieits Bowman and King
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21
A Eenarkatle Cow.

Norman Guion, of Saluda, owns a COW
the like of which is rare, If ever seen. She
is 9 years old, has had calves, the last
3 of which were born within 10 months
and 10 days, one on Jan. %, 1901, and
two On Dec. 5, 1901. Her average butter
record is from o to 10 pounds per week,
and she has never been dry but 3 weeks
since the birth Of her first CALI The COW
Is of the Jersey stock. -Urbanna
Sentinel
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21

If you would have an appetite like a
bear and a relish for your meals take
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's. They correct disordersofthe stom-
aeh and regulate the liver ard bowels.
Price IS cents. Samples ire at NJ. N.
Lewis's drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21
cSampicn Ece Kaiser varquishsd.

Capt. Geo. C. Burch. Of Chincoteague,
Aecomac county. has won the credit for
the last 20 years of raising the largest
hogs in his vicinity, but now the cham
pionship has gone to Chas. Holesten who
slaughtered one the latter part OF last
week which netted 723H pounds. An
other killed by E. Dave Winder netted
864 pounds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21
Saved His Life

Il wish to say that I feel owe my life
to Kodol Dyspepsia Cure" writes Il; c.
Christensen Of Hayfeld, Mimi. For
three wears I was troubled with dys-
pepsia so that could hold nothing on
NV stomach. Many times I 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 dc my case
and commenced it's use. | began TO i'm
prove from the frst bottle. Now | am
cured and recommend it to all. Digests
your food. Cures all stomach troubles
Bowman and King.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21
GosHEy SCHOOL, sPorsYLvANA

Goshen School No. IL, Chancellor dis
trict. Spotsylvania County. second
month ending Dec, 9th. 1901. Number
enrolled, Males IL; Females II; total
p. Average daily attendance u per.
cent. of attendance 81. Those present
every day, Agnes j Trigg, and Julia
Trigg; present every day butone yernard
Alsop, Percy Boore, Eddie McCalley, Lin
wood McC4lley ,Chas. Downes Talley and
Ethel NJ. Jones.
We cordially invite the patrons, school
officers, and all friends of education to
visit us and inspect our work, and
thereby show by your presence that you
are interested in school work.
7. 5. BOoRE, Teacher
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21
ROLLS cF EoEcR.
ORANGE COUNTY

School No. 3, Gordon District, Orange
Co.. first month ending Nov. l., 1901.
Anna Britton. Ethel Creola and Wv.
ian Burch. Irving Chewing. Clara and
Bunny Kube. Joe Quann, Bertha, Ida,
Charlie and Willie Weimer Number en-
rolled 33. average daily attendance p
Also for same school for second month
ending Dec. Is, 1901. Anna Britton,
Ethel and Creola Burch, Irving Chewing
Clara and Bunny Kube, Harry Duvall.
Joe Guam. Ethel and Linn Tinder, Byrd
and Earl Waller, Bertha, Ida, Charlie and
Willie Weimer. Number enrolled. 10,
average daily attendance, 25.77.
W. r. TINDER, Teacher.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21
My Hair

Ayers Hair Vigor makes
the hair grow because it IS a
hair food. Ii feeds the hair
and the hair grows, that's all
there is to it. Ii stops fall
ing of the hair, too, and
restores color to gray hair
81. All auuln. &c AYERco.. Lowell. nass-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21
49,. w.
- -..
E.-S=A.S -.

We can help you wonderfully for We
have them 70 suit both old and
y0ung
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21
TG.a. Cases.

We have fne selectiou-work boxes,
dress cases, glove boxes, handkerchief
cases, collar and cuff boxes, ink stands,
albums and many other articles.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21

We have a nice line OF hue candies.
Fresh cocoanut bou-bOus, I7c. b.;
fresh chocolate drops, T4c. ID. fresh
cut rock Xmas candy, &C. ID. fresh
LAYER 6gs. roc. ID.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21

CHARS ar5 -cc3ccc.
Better smoke than you will get else
where for the same money. cigars
for SC. J cigars for SC. ! cigars for
SC. cigar for SC.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21

Fireworks.
The largest line carried here, and
bought direct from manufacturers
Wholesale lots TO merchants As low a.
larger markets.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-21
90 0--1r-~-~--

are full up-clothing, shoes, hats, no
tons, underwear, hardware, TN an
grauiteware, knit goods, stationery
jewelry-all at unmatched prices.
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Dec 16, 1901
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-07-12

Mr.. VIM. Harrell and family, of
Cloverport, visited their sister, Mrs.
Dollie Pippens, of Pleasant Hill,
recently.
Sad and lonely is the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Monroe Yarbrough, caused
by the death of their little daughter,
Sadie Lee. She sweetly fell asleep
in the arms of Jesus, June %, in
Texas, where they had gone on a
visit to friends and relatives. Weep
not, dear parents, for Jesus said,
ssSuffer little children to come unto
me, and forbid them not; for of
such is the kingdom Of Heaven. "
May the Lord guide the lonely
father and mother, who have the
sympathy of the community, so that
they, too, may enter the beautiful
pearly gates, which are opened wide
to one and all, great and small, is
my sincere wish.
| The little crib is empty now,
The little clothes laid by;
4 mothers hope, a ia hers joy,
In deaths cold arm doth lie:
| Go. little pilgrim, to thy home
On yonder blissful shore,
We miss thee here, but soon will come
Where thou hast gone before.
FAITH.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-07-12
FOREST HILL.
CHAP.

For the past few days our farmers
have been wearing smiling faces,
and since the recent rains their hill Is
are all abfoom with buckwheat, and
the buzzing of the bee seems to thri !
their hearts with music while their
meadows are as>green and lovely as
the valleys of sunny Italy.
Interesting services were con
Quoted by Ed. G. G. Mcdaniel at
Ebeneezer Baptist Church Sunday.
The Church appointed the first Sun
day in August as the day on which
to begin a series of meetings.
School will begin at this place on
July 18th. We are anticipating a
good enrolment. In the near future
we hope to secure the services OF
our County Superintendent in super.
intending an institute for us here.
We will assure him, now, that our
Hollywood friends Tor friend) will
be gladly invited.
The school at Ebeneezer is in
rapid progress, with Prof Willie
Lockman welding the sceptre of
knowledge.
Mr.. William Hanna and wife, OF
this vicinity, visited the family of
Mr.. Charley Hanna, near Toone,
this week.
Miss Marie Fits, one of Forest
HilPs beautiful young ladies, will
begin her school at Little Hatchie
School House, near Gainesville,
next Monday. The good people OF
that community were very fortunate
in securing her services. She is
well prepared for her work, and we
bespeak for her a successful term.
AS soon as the farmers are done
with work we hope to be able to in
vite the Editor to a few picnics.
FRANKLIN.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-07-12
PLEASANT HILL.

Mr.. J. G.. Lambert is confined to
his bed with rheumatism.
Miss Minnie and Mr.. Derward
Derryberry spent Sunday very en-
joyably with the Misses Lambert.
Mrs. M. E. Barham has returned
from two weeks visit to Toone.
While there she was present at the
marriage of Mr.. Frank Keller and
Miss Annie Nuckolls.
Mrs. M. E. Barham and Miss
Lorena Lambert spent last Monday
very pleasantly with their sister,
Mrs. Kate Pirtle.
Mr.. George Kellar and wife and
Miss Bessie Young, of Pleasant
Hill, spent last Sunday very pleas,
antly with relatives at Toone.
The young people of Toone enjoy
ed an ice cream supper very pleas
antly last Tuesday night, given by
Mr.. Frank Keller and wife.
Master Archie Kellar, of Toone,
lett Sunday morning to be absent a
week visiting friends and relatives
at Corinth, Miss.
Mr.. Till Keller and Miss Abbie
Marsh, Mr.. Erskine Deming and
Miss Alline Pirtle, of Toone, en-
joyed an ice cream supper last Sat
urday night, given by Mr.. and Mrs.
L. w. Black, of near Antioch.
Mr.. j. N. Pirtle reports two cot
ton blooms July l.
The musical entertainment given
by Mr.. and Mrs. J. n. Pirtle was
grand success, and greatly enjoyed
by all present. Refreshments were
served abundantly.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-07-12
GAS TORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s5 sssss the Of NsxAZzzzw
IKE SHORTS PHILOSOPHY,

De toothless old maid was bawn
to smile unseen.
He who purloins, favors de open
door policy.
Niggers, shade an watermillions
form triple alliance.
Miss Diana nv Greece would quit
bein' Goddess NV de Chase eff she
could tree a Tennessee skunk.
De Sun God mus be tryin' to
scorch out Memphis microbes de
way he's heatin' de furnace.
De boy dat goes % school an does
nothin' else till he is % hasn't got
as much sense as de illiterate dat
has to dig his lore out NV real life.
De man who shutters ken think
faster dan he ken tell it.
De mawkin' bird sins, s III de dark
ness, while de frog, like some folks,
croaks in de light.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-07-12
Mr.. HoratiO n. Thompson

Mr.. Horatio n. Thompson
writes interestingly in the
July number of "The Pill
grim, upon the subject
"The Presidents Trip" He
states that Washington was
first to inaugurate presiden-
tial tours by a trip through
New England. In these days
it is a custom to speak of the
simplicity of the fathers, but,
Mr.. Thompson says Wash
ington travelled in more
state than did President Nc
Kinley in his recent trip to
the Pacific Coast. Washing
ton travelled in a coach drawn
by four horses. The uphols-
tering Of his chariot was of
royal satin. His arms were
emblazoned on the doors.
There were outriders with
trumpets, and he had six SER
wants and two secretaries in
his train. Twenty years lat
er, Monroe made his trip to
the east, .journeying up the
Delaware River in a gorgeous
barge, lined with red velvet,
rowed by sixteen oarsmen in
crimson vests. Washington
extended his tour as far as
Portsmouth, N. H., and was
almost a month making a
journey, which with the pres
ent facilities for travel could
be accomplished in about
twenty-four hours. President
McKinley's journey was made
in less than three weeks and
in the days of Washington
it could only have been ac-
complished, if accomplished
at all, by ayear or more of in
expressible hardship. Steam
and steel carried President
Mckinley over the mountain,
valley, stream, plain and
desert as comfortably as if he
had not left the White
House, and electricity reach
ing back with its myriad
threads kept the reins of
government in his hands
he happened to be.
He held cabinet meetin gs
aboard his train, was in con-
slant communication with
Washington, shaped policies,
conducted foreign negotia-
tons and directed matters of
state with the same ease and