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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-10
Rated a. a chump.

Mckinley is not bigger man now in
the estimation of the Republicans than
Harrison was when he was president.
Yet Harrison doesn't indorse Mark
Hanna. and hence Is now rated as q
chump.-Kansas City Times.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-10
SAD 20 Contemplate.

II is to be feared that John Hay may
carry bis resentment against the coun.
try to the extreme OF going over to
London TO live and WiilIewaldorfasto
lzing himself. Kansas City Times.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-10
Prophecy Not Reauired.

1t requires no gift Of prophecy to
predict that this congress will enact
the most extravagant legislation ever
known to the history Of the country
Kansas City Times.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-10

A book published in Japan 1000
years ago notes that at that time good
SILK was already produced In 25 prov.
inces of that country.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-10
TIE Smell Remains

nc SheII NemnInB.
Change. remodel Marks ship bill as
you will. the smell Of Doodle will hang
around II still.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-10
Good Care

of the teeth does much
to preserve them, but the
dentist does more. He
can direct you in that
care and by examination,
prevent you from su uffer-
ing and annoyance.
| have practiced dentis-
try for 30 years and my
work speaks for itself.
My customers are well
astisfied with the work
manship, with the high
quality of materials and
my reasonable prices.
The Best Materials in tho Valley.
DR.. z. v. Raney,
Dentist, Opp. City Building
Ia Rochestcr Block.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-10
Sheriff's Sale
OF REAL ESTATE.

Evan j. Jones as Executor Of the Last VIII
and Tertament OF Ashford Poston, Deceased.
VS..
Hanna G. Poston, ct al.
In the Court of Common Pleas of Hooking
County, Ohio.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that tie
undersigned, Sheriff of Hooking County,
Ohio, by virtue of an Order of Sale issued
out OF said Court in the above entitled
cause, and to him directed as Sheriff of
said county, will, at the door OF the Court
House In Logan, Ohio, on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28
Rasner and Reed.

When lSidor Rayner, counsel for Ad-
miral Schley. was member OF con
gress. Thomas Il. Reed asked him
what his attitude was as to glass. I'VE
both live in glass houses and had bet
ter change the subject" was Mr. Ray
ner's rejoinder Reed aud Rayner were
frequently IN some verbal duel Did
not the gentleman hear my speech
Saturday," Numbered Mr.. Reed on
one occasion.
mo" replied Rayner; Il was ut
home preparing speech Of my own.
Candor is one Of Mr.. Rayner's strong
points. In political speech on one oc-
cason he made the statement that the
Democratic party In convention had
denounced the purchasing clause Of
the Sherman act and had pledged the
party to it's speedy repeal. Il am In
favor" added Mr. Rayner. "of keeping
Democratic promises according to the
letter"
"All Of them asked some one in
the audience. ready TO spring a dis
carded plank Of some previous plat
form.
well. every one OF them so far as
they can be kept" rejoined the speak
or. and the crowd. although not all OF
his political faith. applauded him for
his dexterous escape from the trap set
for him. Saturday Evening Post
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28

1t was night in the nursery. Jack lay
in his crib. rosy and sweet. all ready
for 4 dream
on Jacks toy table stood Mother
Spot the China cat. and her two Kit
tens. Spcck and Dot. They had real eat
natures hidden under their hard exte-
riors. and no one hut Jack had ever
found it out
"Speck and Dot" said Mother spot.
Jack had an awful scare today. His
uncle brought him tin mouse
Meow cried Speck and Dot, and 1t
sounded exactly as if they were crack
ing mouse. meow"
Il know where that mouse is said
Spot
Tell us. cried the kittens.
Under the bed. And if you have the
least spark Of your ancertors' spirit 20
for it,"
Down from Jacks table leaped those
three china cats and straight for the
tin mouse who was so frightened he
simply stared and without a word
awaited his fate
They fell upon him. those three china
cats They tore him TO pieces, AMI
then. covered with glory and brown
paint, they crept back to Jacks table
and waited.
In the morning nurse found the rem
nants Of the mouse under the bed. and
she said sadly:
"Jack, It was naughty Of you to
break the mouse even II you didn't like
him"
And Jack wondered what made nurse
so silly
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28

He was at school in Canada. and Il
was his first day in class. The geogra-
ply lesson was called. and it was his
turn to answer.
(Which is the largest city in the
world?' asked the teacher.
New York" unhesitatingly came the
answer.
Il mean the largest city in the
world" said the teacher.
And promptly came the reply, New
York"
"But." expostulated the teacher, Il
did not say the largest city in the Unit
ed States. but the largest city in the
world"
/ New York" unhesitatinGly and en-
phatically said the boy
London has a larger population than
New York" said the teacher. IF do
not have the correct answer this time.
| shall have 10 punish you. Come.
now" coaxingly tell me the name Of
the largest city in the world"
"New York
stay in during recess and write me
fifty lines"
lie wrote the fifty lines. and every
line read. The biggest city in the
world is New York
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28
Nut nnd Popcorn Games.

Chestnuts with initials cut in the side
with a sharp knife are set to roast.
The company is numbered The first
nut that pops belongs to No. and is
examined 10 see what initials it has
marked on it, The initials reveal the
future fate Of No. /. The second nut
which pops reveals the fate Of No ,.
and so on. The nuts will have to be
watched very closely for sometimes
they pop very close together.
Popcorn can be tried later. Each one
puts into the pepper as many kernels
as there are years in her life-that Is.
IL Mary is fifteen she puts fifteen kerr
nels In the pepper and holds 1t for two
minutes over the fire. Then she re-
moves the pepper and takes out the
kernels. Then some one else tries II.
The number Of white popped kernels
In each ones pepper tells In how many
years a happy marriage awaits her,
Journal Junior.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28
International Six Day Races.

The great international six day race
az Madison Square Garden. New York,
will begin Dec. Q. Tho teams that left
Europe to come here in quest OF hon.
ors and American gold are as follows;
Gougoltz and Simar. France: Chevalier
and Fisher. Switzerland; Muller and
lie Poutre. De Rock and kerff. Bel
GUM. and Frederick and Jask. Ger
many.
The contingent of continental cyclists
Is the most formidable that has ever
taken part in Gotham's great annual
cycle race. and Yankee speed and grit
will be tested 10 their utmost TO pre-
vent one OF the foreign teams captur-
ing the laurels In this years race.
Some of the pedalers who sailed are
already well known on this side. GOu-
goltz and Simar. il will be- remember
ed. were only lap behind the winners
last year and furnished considerable
excitement throughout the week by
their remarkable sprinting in an en-
deavor 10 shake off their fast flying op-
Moments. Fisher and Chevalier. the
Swiss pair. tool, part In the 1899 race
and created the sensation Of the week
by stealing the only laps OF the race
that were gained in that fashion by
furious. well timed spurts that killed
off one after the other Of the opposing
riders. Muller rode here before. but
was handicapped by a poor partner.
| This year he has as mate one OF the
best distance men abroad. lie Poutre
Is no stranger TO the six day grind
either. having on several occasions as
founded Europe by his wonderful STAN
ina. Frederick. who has also frequent
~ ridden in this country Is likewise
better equipped with partner than he
has ever been before. DE Rock and
Kerf will wear the Belgian colors IN
the coming battle on wheels. They
have earned an excellent reputation on
the other side aud are said by McFar-
land to be n dangerous team.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28
CURRENT TOPICS

Work az the Laurel ReiormatCr5 near
Richmond has been stopped. and the
Us boys in that institution ARE idle.
The boys have been employed on con
tract for New York firm, making white
shirts. On account OF the failure of the
contractors TO supply sufficient material.
the association notified the firm To dis
continue the work and the wOrkro m
is closed
We learn that the Westvile Baptist
church has called Rev Mr. Beaman. OF
Indiana, for two Sundays in each month.
Our churches would be far better on II
our preachers would lay aside some Of
the scientific talk aud give us iust the
kind OF tongue lashing we need. -Hick =
Wharf Corr Southside Sentinel
Ground has been broken for the World Is
Fair ut st Louis TO be opened in 1903.
in commcmoration OF the tooth ami
versary OF the Louisiana Purchase.
The L. ). Government j. having erected
number OF new buildings on Fisher
mans Island, off Cape Charles.
John d. Rockefeller has given the
University Of Chicago sl,25O 600 more.
and other donors have given 1910 ,43t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28
Caroline Notes
Correspondence Of THE FREE LANcE)
Caroline Co Dec. y. 1901.

Correspondence Of THE FREE LANcE)
Caroline Co, Dee p. 1901.
Miss Cora Kay, of Sparta, is visiting
her parents, Mr. and Mrs X 4. Kay.
Mr.. Landon G. Boulware, who has been
in Washington for the past two years,
has come to his home near here to spend
the winter. His health is very bad but
we hope that he will be well enough to
Join us in our sports this Xmas.
Mr.. Raleigh Dunaway has returned to
Norfolk, after visit OF several weeks TO
his aunts, Mrs. EuLank and Mrs. Thomp-
son.
Messrs. Callie and Cecil Bullock and A..
H. Grape, of Baltimore, are expected in q
few days as the guests OF Mr. and Mrs. b.
T. Bullock.
Misses Edna and Susie Travis will be
home TO spend the holidays with their
parents
Miss Mary Jesse, OF Bowling Green, is
the guest OF Mr.. Chas Bowie and family.
Mr.. R. W. Dunaway. OF Link, Norfolk
county. is visiting his sister Mrs. James
T. Eubank
Many persons around here are get
ting married. 1t seems TO be epidemic,
and those who can't get married are sick
in bed "DomcE."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28
Jockey REDFRRN.

years. He is to receive $4,000 for that
period. $4,000 for the first year and
$4,000 for the second. Redfern is
but seventeen years old.
J. 3. Haggln. the multtmllllonaire
owner and breeder Of thoroughbreds.
has signed Jockey Wonderly. who IS
only sixteen years old. to ride for him
next year at salary Of $4,000. Mr..
Haggln receives second call on the
boys services. J. ii. Carr. owner OF
good string OF thoroughbreds, devel-
oped him and holds the claim to first
call The $4,000 which Wonderly re-
ceives for second call Is greater than
any salary heretofore paid TO jockey
for similar services IN either England
or America.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28
nIdcsf EederRI JndEe.

Judge John Jay Jackson Of Pnrkers-
burg, W Va. who recently celebrated
his fortieth anniversary as Judge Of the
federal court for the northern district
OF that state. is the oldest federal
Judge in point Of service in the United
States. On Aug. 3. 1861, he was hand
ed by Attorney General Edward Bates
a commission signed by Abraham Lin
coin appointing him judge OF the then
western district OF Virginia. Judge
Jackson is the only living appointee OF
President Lincoln. When off the bench,
Judge Jackson is pleasant compan-
ion. full Of wit. humor and energy. and
appreciates good joke as much as
any of his associates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28

Among the tens OF thousands who
have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
for colds and la grippe during the past
few years, to our knowledge, not single
case has resulted in pneumonia. Thomas
Whitefield 4 Co.. 240 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 Ia grippe in
many cases, as 1t not only gives prompt
and complete recovery, but also counter
acts any tendency OF la grippe to result
in pneumonia =" For sale by NJ. NJ.
Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28

PROFESSOR EDWARD c. PICKERING.
q compound substance Instead Of be-
ing. as chemists have generally sup
posed. n truly indivisiblc element. per
haps the basis of all the other elements.
Edward Charles Pickering. who was
born in 1SlJ. is n descendant of the ia
nous Timothy Pickering who was a
general under Washington during the
Revolutionary war and his secretary of
state and war when he was president.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28
New Jersey Game Laws.

Much has been said concerning the
new game laws OF New Jersey. which
prohibit dogs from running loose In the
gamefelds. forbiddIng the removal OF
game from the state and the tracking
Of rabbits and quails In the snow. but
most of the sportsmen agree that the
right move was made for the preserva-
ton of the game during the close sea-
son and for the protection Of game
from pot hunters during the open sea-
son. QuaiIs are more plentiful In New
Jersey than for number OF years.
Not many were killed last year. and
most Of the birds survived the winter
season. Many sections have qualls In
sufficient number TO furnish good sport
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28
Economical Edward.

The lunch bell was ringing. Come. Edward
said they;
ITS time to come inl You must leave of your
play.
Your hands require washing" lie answered. I'm
run.
And under the tap 1 viii wash only one"
But, Edward" they murmured. your hair is 50
rough,
Your attention 10 neatness is hardly enough.
Gan right" he replied; yet think II will DO
Te brush but the side that is nearest to you
they heard him with sorrow. ooh, Edward, to'
shame.
In thinking such thoughts you are greatly to
blame.
But II to do hall Of each task you viii try
Ysu should sleep all the night sir. with only
one eve"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28
A HUMAN OSTRICH
A Pretty Tails Prom Aceomac. Blu Strong
~ voucned For.

~ Voucned For.
GREENBAcEvILLE. Va, Dee l3-Sam-
uel Halman, an employe oi the Phila-
dephia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad, in the presence OF quite mum
her OF the citizens of this place. last night
ate large-size lamp chimney with mp
parently as little ease as il he were eat
ing crackers, stating that he had just
come in from the country and wished TO
have an appetizer.
On ordering the chimney. Haliman
told the clerk that It was useless to
wrap it up, rs he wished TO eat il on the
spot, and thinking that be was only
Joking, the clerk consented to give him
the article free of charge, and was great
" Mortified when he commenced eatingit
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28
PEOPLE OF THE DAY
nn. Made A-tonI-hing Discovery.

Uns Made A@tonishing Discovery.
The scientific world X greatly eXcr-
cised over the discovery recently made
by Professor Edward G. Pickering Of
the Harvard observatory. Professor
Pickering has. through instantaneous
photography, succeeded in obtaining
The first spectrum of lightning ever Sc
cured. The result proved 10 be an IN
expected and astonishing revelation.
for. as Professor Pickering intcrprels
1t. the spectrum Of lightning proves
that the element hydrogen Is probably
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28
The SPORTING WORLD
rromisIns Young Jockey.

Two young jockeys are we'll fixed for
next year. and their marked success
I'm salary getting will doubtless excite
many more youngsters to take to the
saddle for livelihood. Wonderly and
Redfern. tho two youngsters who per-
formed splendidly the last season. are
The lucky ones. and if they continue in
the way they have begun but few
years viii clapse before they have
bank accounts equal 10 Tod Sloane.
Lester Ref' and Danny Maher.
Rcdfern has signed with John u.
Maddens stable for term OF TWO
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28
aaaehall Echoes.

Manager Hanlon claims that Pitcher
McGlnnity wants to return to him and
that Scott would gladly go back TO
Cincinnati.
Harry Wolverton and Jack Barry are
going into the tailoring business IN
Philadelphia. or course they'll try to
suit their friends.
Catcher Joe Sugden will not be with
Comlskey next season. II Is said that
he has signed contract to play with
the perfectos.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28
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DECEMBER 2s, 1901
FOR THE CHILDREN

The Kind of Roy the world Wants.
BOYS are always in demand because
they are the material out OF Which men
are made. ana as first class material
is always at a premium in every Inc
of trade SO the boys who give promise
of making first class men are most ca
gerly sought after.
The boy the world wants today Is the
one who can be trusted 70 handle mon
ey without any Of il sticking to his
fingers or finding its way into his peck
cts. lie will take a. much interest IN
the affairs Of his employer as II they
were his own and will stay Afteen min-
utes without being asked to hnish 4
piece of work after the whistle blows
and the rest of the men have quit
work. He will be- able 10 write n bust
ness letter and spell the words cor
rectly aud to add up a column of hg-
ures promptly and accurately. Ale VIII
lift his cap as readily to his sister
when he meets her on the street as he
would weio She the sister Of some 9th
er boy. 20 be will not be ashamed TO
walk TO church with his mother. show
her into her own pew and sit beside
her during the service. He will he
careful in making a promise and Just
as careful ahou, Keeping IT, He will
have sufficient moral backbone 10 say
mo" to those who would lead hin
astray. and hc viii have enough cour-
age to own that he is striving 10 make
man OF himself.
This is the kind of boy so many are
on the lookout Cr.-Sclected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28

In three of the most prominent Of the
criminal causes now awaiting decision
by the courts of this country women
are the defendants. Mrs. jane Toppan,
a nurse, is accused Of poisoning one OF
more of her patients and Will have to
meet the charge In the courts Of MaSsa-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28
LIQUORS, CIGARS. GROCERIES.
Mrs. j. r. Monroe

CommerceSt. fredericksburg, Va, keeps
the largest and most varied stock OF
Wines and Liquors in the city. She can
furnish you Whiskey at prices from LAO
TO 81 per gallon. 1t includes Star a,
Kentucky Rye, Live Oak, Lord Balti-
more, King Lear, JeiiersOnCO Rye, Wig
wan, Indian Hill and many Others.
Wines OF every description. Apple
Brandy $3.50 to 81 per gallon. full
line of Cigars and Tobacco, Groceries, etc.
MRS. J. f. MONROE,
313 Commerce ST., Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28
Thu Best Plaster.

A 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 trial and
you are certain TO be more than pleased
with the prompt relief which 1t affords.
Pain Balm also cures rheumatism. On
application gives relief. For sale by NJ.
M. Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28
Rail Of Honor.

Holly Corner Public School, HARDWOOD
District, Stafford county, month No. B
Major Burton, Dora Burton, Nora Bal
lard. Annie Ballard, Winnie Burton, III
fie Ballard, Minnie HUMPHREYS, Abbi'
Ballard, Hugh Burton, Estele Ballard
Edith Ballard.
Total enrolment, forty-fve; average
daily attendance, 32.70.
Matte E. Goodwin, Teacher.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28
500 Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased 70
learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able TO cure 10
all it's stages, and that Is Catarrh. Hairs
Catarrh Cure ia the only positive cure known
constitutional disease, requires a constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure il
taken internally, acting directly. upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the system,
thereby destroying the foundation OF the
disease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature In doing ts work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative powers,
case that Il fails to cure. Send for list OF
testimonials.
Address, + J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, ..
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28
MRS IDA LOLA BONNIE.

ehusetts. Mrs. Elizabeth Howe Dale
is charged with causing the death OF
her fve-year-old daughter by poisoning
In q Hoboken hotel.
Just now the trial of Mrs. Ida Lola
Bonnie In Washington. charged with
the murder of young James S. Ayres, a
census department clerk. is the leading
of these three cases in public interest
Mrs. BONNIE is the wife OF travelling
salesman. She has two young sons.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28

comes the drawn
face and tight
closed lips which
tell of the con-
slant struggle
with pain.
When the deli
cate womanly
organism is dis
eased the whole
body suffers f; the
form grows thin,
and the complex
ION dull. The
first step to sound
health is to cure
the disc a Sc S
which undermine
the woman nj y
strength.
DIR. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescrp-
ton establishes
regularity, dries
disagree e bl c
drains, heals in
-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28

A Bad :: g.: 4: ::. So: !: G:
turtles and Is
Disease 5 5 5.:.; &: 81: y; i;
outside of
thosc who have learned from bitter eN-
pcricncc know anything of It's nature or
characteristics. AZ FIRST little ulcer or
sogc appears, then glands OF the neck or
groins swell; piunies break out on the
biclst, back or some other part OF the
body and Gll with yellow pustular matter;
the mouth and throat become sore aud
the tongue is at all times badly coated;
Headaches are frequent, and muscles and
Joints thtob and hurt, especially during
damn. rainy weather. These are some OF
the svmrtoms OF that most loathsome or
al diseases, Contagious Flood Poison.
This strange pois-
Contagious on does not affect
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-28
MO SHADOw

OF outward misfortune can darken the
smile of the loyal wife aud loving
mother. But when disease comes the
smile slowly fades, and in its place