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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-16
The Prayer OF a Persistent Politician.

The Prayer Of a Persistent Politician.
"Grover Cleveland" says a promi-
nent Democrat, "has a lively sense
of humor for which people who know
him only by his public addresses do
not give him credit.
Coward the close of his first Ad-
ministration a politician in a city of
some size made repeated efforts to be
appointed postmaster, but the Pres
ident had another man in view.
"Four years later, upon Cleve-
lands reelection, this ambitious pol
itician wired to the President-elect :
"FYour country halls you seer and
prophet
"To this Cleveland replied in a
confidential telegram:
"FYour application for the post
mastership at - has been duly
fled.'"-Saturday Evening Post.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-16

Like most great men, Timothy
Cole, (known the last twenty years to
America, the land of his youth and
early manhood, only through his
work, the work which keeps him in
foreign galleries) is a wide and eager
reader of the great world books, the
Bible, Homer, Dante, Shakespeare.
Emerson is one of the writer's of
whom no person should ever say, 4
have read him. but always, Il read
him." said one wise teacher. And
Emerson and Thoreau Timothy Cole
reads constantly, his life and phil
osophy showing the influence of the
intimate companionship.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-16
AUNT JENNIE.
The Joys of Living.

Dear Aunt Jennie Somehow I
feel constrained to write on "Grat-
itude." One reason, I guess, is that
I have this day passed another mile
stone of my life's journey. And in
all these years while I have had many
shadows to fall in my pathway, still
there has been much of sunshine. Oh
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-16
"Niggerlect."

A gentleman here tells me of a
laughable remark made by an old
negro, whom he had directed to do
some special thing. The next day,
finding the thing not done, he start
ed in to reproach the old man but the
latter disarmed him by saying,
"Don't be worried about it, boss; it
was pure niggerlect." He meant to
say neglect" but did not know how
well he had coined a word.-Raleigh
Correspondence Charlotte Observer.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-16
OUR SOCIAL CHAT
Aunt Jennie's Letter.

There is a scarcity of letters this
week. I wonder why this is so when
so many seem interested in
chats. You say for me to write any
way, whether others do or not. Well,
/ imagine I feel like the m who
arranged for q reception, invited
guests, and had everything prepared,
but when the hour came for the peo-
pie to arrive, only one came. That is
precisely the state of affairs this
week. I have waited and watched,
but only one has come; however, here
we are, hoping that some one else
will come before the day is done.
/ trust that I am not a born cow
ard and still circumstances force me
to feel sometimes that mayhap I am
imposing on the listeners by saying
so much myself. Perhaps you would
say more if I were less monopolistic
in this respect. / am always anxious
to subserve the best interests of our
Circle, but it seems sometimes like
having "to dry ones eyes and laugh
at a fall, and baf1ed, get up and be-
gin again" 1t takes courage to do
that and when I feel that I have
tripped, what a comfort to have a
helping hand extended to keep me
from falling. Advice is like q%uinine
exceedingly bitter, but very neces,
sary some times. If too much quin,
inc is given, however, the patients
hearing is affected. It may be that
this is the cause of my oft repeated
calls for old members and their fail
ure to answer. If so I am sorry.
Many have returned and hung
their hats on our literary rack anC
cheered US with their sensible talks
whereof we are glad; but yet othel
faces with which we had become ia
miliar and learned to love are absent
and we should like to hear from
them. The long nights are here, anC
it would be so easy to write us
letter after supper.
I hear you say, "But I am so bus
making Christmas presents" Well
yes; but tell us about it. It may b,
that some one else would like t.
know how to fashion the very article
you are making. Tell them how t.
do it. I once knew a girl who would
not allow herself to teach others any
thing she knew how to do. She wa!
too selfish to even tell them how; 81
afraid was she that they would have
things as nice as hers. When we EN-
igrate to another country there arr
few who can leave much in this one
by which to be remembered; none!
makes for itself wings, but-gooC
deeds last for generations. They arr
things that moths and rust do no
corrupt nor thieves break through
and steal.
ATJNT JENNIE.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-16

The dear loved e that sit around
our fresides; the gentle voices that
are sweeter to our souls than music;
the possession of our senses (dear
sisters, did you ever think how sad
it would be to be deprived of any
one of themO; the blessing of
health, to be able to perform our
every day duties, be they ever SO
homely;-Hfor those reach best the
meaning of life who do their humble
daily work in simplicity, and possess
their spirit in q~uietness."
Yes, how grateful we should be, if
we are mentally and physically able
to work. A few days ago while tax
ing a walk, I met a decrepit old wo-
man who lives on our place, alone
with her son. I inquired of her
health and she answered: "I am not
very strong,-no, mann, not able to
do what I would like to. Oh, Mrs.
R. if I we're only able to work.
could help my son so much, if only
to pick a little cotton" Now in her
humble way, work to her would be a
pleasure, as well as remunerative to
both.
It is really appalling to note the
ingratitude existing towards God. Sc
many complain of their lot, "of this
constant travelling in a rut," "the
everlasting routine" How common
such expressions are! They voice the
discomfort of people who can't fine
anything more serious to complain
about. I read an article recently
that impressed me very much, OF
the "Blessedness of the Rut." Al
low me to quote one sentence: "Tha-
we do not rightly interpret and value
the repetitiousness in life as a quail
ity conducive to truest happiness al
well as largest success" It is in the
so-called monotonies of life that thu
greater part of its quiet happines,
consists. Some one has expressed
this thought in a happy phrase-"th
dear everydayness of life"
For instance, let a few days b.
broken in upon by unusual expe
riences, even such as we looked for
ward to with pleasure, or some try
ing ordeal, as sickness or suspense
see with what grateful relief we re
turn to the "dear everydayness O.
life"
How ungrateful to be ever com
planning and grumbling over our lot
climbing mountains and crossing
bridges before we get to them, thu.
borrowing trouble. We so otter
compare our lives with those of 9th
ers, so full Gas we think) of interes-
and variety, when if we could SCI
into their inner lives, they would b.
wearisome and monotonous as ours
Fancy often proves a tyrant ant
leads us into ~reveries and day dreams
full of tormenting phantoms.
The real necessities of our natur,
are few and simple and easily salts
fed. COntentment ia the great bless
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-16
Christmas Gifts Without Christmas
Spirit.

Spirit.
Last March there was a sale in one
of the fancy goods stores of Chica-
go, and I met a woman for whose
honesty of purpose and sincerity of
soul I had felt in years gone by the
most profound respect. She was a
woman whom / would have liked to
call my friend, but the desire passed
away as she greeted me: "What do
you suppose I am doing, DR..
Smith 2" "I can't tell" "Well, I in
tend to be forehanded for once, and
there are such a host of people who
think I ought to give them Christ
mas presents that I am buying a lot
of these things which are going at
half price, and nobody will know but
that I gave the full value, for nobody
will suspect me of a trick like this"
Then she showed me a fan, and she
showed me some silver, and many
dainty little pins, but with my knowl-
edge of the motive behind these pur-
chases, I would not have said "Thank
you" for the whole lot.
1t is love that makes the gift val
liable and I consider the barter in
presents which takes place at Christ
mas time, almost a disgrace. In Civ
ing the Christ child to be the lesson
for our lives, God the Father, gave
us all in love, and we can never in
any fashion return such a gift.
Hence it seems to me in our relation
with our friends at Christmas time,
one should never stop to estimate the
social demands or social obligations,
but decide about each gift after hon
estly putting the question to ones
own heart, "Do I love this person
we'll enough to give myself the pleas
ure of a Christmas tribute F"-Julia
Holmes Smith, M. D., in The Pilgrim
for December.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14
GENERAL NEWS.
NonSnlGencral Bragg. at Havana. has
been transferred TO HOngkong. China


CousulGencral Bracg. az Havana. has
been transferred TO HOngkong. China.
West Virginia will erect a 100000
building on the st. Louis Exposition
grounds.
The strike oi strret car employees in
New Orleans is settled. and the men ar,
a. return 20 work at "a small increase.
The American Federation Of Labor
has Issued an appeal for financial and
moral support Of the anthracite min
Ground was broken in Washington
Tor the proposed Memorial Continental
Han ri the Daughters of the american
Revolution.
\ new campaign button has made its
appearance in New York Ia the ceDte~
OF it Is a scuttie of coal with these words
around it:
We must have coal and Coler
His Royal Highness. Chowfa Naba
Nojiravudh. Crown Prince of Siam. nc.
companied by his suite aud attended bv
Assistant Secretary Of state Peirse
reached Washington on special train
saturday morning and were guests of
tne nation, at the Airing ton Hotel With
the Prince were his brother. Prince cha
lSraoonEse. several aides his private
secretary. and a numerous retinua of
attendants and servants. After break
lasting. the crown Prince and his par.
" donned their court dress. ana escor-
ted 10y a squadron OF the Second 4. :
aiEary were driven To the temporary
uite House 20 pay their respects to
President Roosevelt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14
Plan Of EIopement Frustrated

saturday Constable Kellam dashed
down the streets of Onancock. his hors.
on run. in quest of a Young LADY .
Niss Mason. daughter OF Charles Mason
who lives near Accumac Court .housa
The young lady had decided TO run away
and get married. Her mother though,
her actions suspicious and told her father
% missing her. lie telephoned Constable
heilam. who went to look for her. ne
found her within POO yards Of the steam.
boat whaii. AT Onancock. from which 4
steamer was 10 leave in short time
whea Constable kellam told her shs
would have ogo with him. The maiien
had tramped over five miles 10 take Tho
boat for Baltimore TO go TO her lover
who Is employed there She is ONLY III
years Of age The expected groom is al-c
very young. HE name is Robert GRAY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14
The Coal Strike persIonments

Exciting incidents DEVELOPED at a con.
terence on the coal strike in New York
Those present were Senators Platt Ouav
aud Penrose. Gov. Oiell. of New YorS
George r. Baer. President oft Reading
and +. b. Thomas, head OF the Erie Rail
road. Gov. Odeil proposed that an in.
crease OF tive cents a ton in wages be
granted TO the miners and said be be.
heved they would accept il. President
baer resented what he called the inter
terence OF politicians in this. our affair. IF
ana uoV. Odell exclaimed: What do you
mean by politicians / want Won and All
other operators TO understand that am
the Governor of New York The GOV.
eFnor also said that he intended to use
every power at his command to end the
lntolerable situation" lie insisted that
the miners union should be recognized II
the coal operators could combine. The
conference broke up without result. The
operators have SO far failed to make pro
gress toward reOpening the mines The
general estimate at Wilkesbarre is that
only about 5000 men are at work A.
compared with Ia 900 on strike Few
OF the 5000 are certified miners
p RfHER ATTEMPTS To sETrLE rHEGHEAr
COAL srMTE.
Secretary of War Root spent five hours
IN conference with !. Z. Morgan in New
York on the coal strike Afterwari NJ
Morgan conferred with leaiing coal on
orators and Others.
The operators are planning TO lessen
the coal famine by selling direct TO con
sumers 10 the Eastern cities such coal
as Il being mined at a rate il is said. OF
about - ton.
The coal operators win make a great
EFFORT this week 10 reopen the mines with
the aid 81 the troops Ii i felt on both
sides that this will be the real test OF the
operators statement that they could
get men enough to work If protested by
troops.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14
RiehmOud's Horse Show

a lively interest was manifested -, H.,
horse show Sunday in Richmond Inv tie
immense crowd that was admitted free
70 the pavilion and allowed to inspect
the magnificent entries Of horses alread y
IN place for the opening Of the show Tines
day Probably 20. 900 persons passed In
and out Of the great building durinr the
afternoon The horse show will be for
Richmond as great a social and SPORTING
event as the New York show is in the
metropolis. Nothing has been left uudone
by the management that could add TO
the success Of the exhibition. The show
opens Tuesday night aud viii continue
each night during the week
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14
MARRIAGES.

\ marriage license was issued in Rolti
more 10 Robt l.. Gray and Eta 4. Mason
OF Accomac county.
Licensed to marry in Washington. WI
llam Particle, OF that city. and Bertie Z
Lent. Of Loudoun County. lanes =
Thrift and Della Sterling. both of Whesl
TON, Lancaster county. Richard "
Ray me, oi King George County. and Ve
turia 4. De Alley. Of Westmorelaud
County.
Blue Run Baptist church. at Somerset
orange county. was the scene OF a very
pretty wedding Wednesday night wber
Miss carrie :. Gentry became the bride II
Mr Charles Edward Sitter Roy "
upper Ningfeld officiating. The maid
OF honor was Miss Maud TAYLOR and Nr
Arthur GENTRY was best man.
The forthcoming marriage of Mis-,
Mary kemper. of Albemarle county. AM
Mr. ; Barton Miller. Of Washington /.
announced. The marriage will take Mac,
'ctoher - at the home of Miss Kemner
near Charlottesville. Miss Helen Whine,
hemper. elder sister OF the bride-elect
VIII 10 November marry Mr. Robert
Lawrence Asher. Of Long Island.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14
AppIIestIonfor Oyster Grounds.

Mr.. George Vansant has made applica.
cation TO Oyster Inspector w. l.. Parks
Tor oyster planting grounds in the Poto-
mae River From Ragged Point TO
Lynehes Point-From Lynches Point to
head OF Frog Hall Greek, from Shore line
10 as lar out as can be rented by the
state Mess. Watt Mayo and Thos
Mayo have made application 70 In
spector farks tor two-hundred and fifty
the headlands Of the Potomae R;ver :,
the jurisdiction of Virginia between
Drape Vine Point, Stony Point and RAJ
ged foint.-Potomac Progress.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14
Boom for Onley.

An effort was made Saturday night 10
launch a boom OF Richard Onley for Pre-.
sldent at the meeting of the Democratic
Club OF Massachusetts in Boston. This
was the first political appearance of the
famous lawyer in State contest in
seven years, and when he rose to speak
the Democratic Club simply went wild
The famous star OF the Cleveland Admin.
istrauon devoted himself entirely to a
"eighty arrangement of the Republican
party ior having caused the laws of the
country to be brought into public disre.
pute, and he caused a sensation when he
declared that THE spectacle of the Pre-
sldent being insulted by arrogant mine
owners is pitiful, and shows TO what
extreme corporations care TO go in their
attitude toward the first officer of thegov.
eminent, and illustrates the CONTEMPT in
which our laws are coming TO be held -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14
q. A. z. TO MEET AT SAN FRANCISCO NHNr
YEAR
Waiter Of Aiding coaiedsratss Iudor.,a


The next annual encampment of the
Grand Army Of the Repuhli, will he bell
IN San fr0pcisco in October 1oO2 Tbe
vOideu Gates only rival an the rontest
before the closing session If the thirt,
sixth encampment at the First ropvre-
Sationai Chnrch was Atlantic gitV
bHe important matter which rsue 10
iore the convention was the question az
amending the rules of the body So a. IN
allow eN Confederate To hecome assori.
ate members. Some of the Delegates from
tennessee proposed the repeal of a ,ondi
ZION OF the rules which prov ides no man
may become member who has fought
against the Federal Government so as
10 allow toniederates to ioin the, oss,..i
ate ranks. The motion was lost.
magnificent horsehair hriile WAS
presented To President Roosevelt hv cen
Torrance. retiring Commander ,t'bi,f
9SNnS Tor the veterans of Minnesota.
The bride Is worth several hundred dol
iars and was made by hand The bride
Is similar IN design TO those use, hvcow-
bows in the Southwest.
Before adiourning the Grand Army En-
campmeut adopted a resolution submit
teI by Fast Oommauder-in-C Chief RurIette
lndorsing the position taken bv Gen
Torrance in his recent address calling for
assistance from members OF the Grand
Army Tor the home for eN Conselcrote
soldiers at Mountain Creek. Ala and
urring on the veterans generally the
adoption of an attitude of hrotberlv
War
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14
County School Superintendents VIII Discuss
Needs OF Their Districts.

There will be an EDUCATIONAL MEETING
IN Richmond in December held under the
auspices OF the general educational asso-
cation known as the Ogden movement.
Representatives of this movement. incIn.
ding ex-Congressman Tucker, held "A con
ference and decided TO ask the State
board OF education to invite all thecoun.
" school superintendents to come 10
Richmond and discuss with them the
needs OF the various sections ofthe STATE
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14

The Potomac Progress is the name
OF a new paper which made its first
appearance on Friday last, giving as
It's location Hague, Westmoreland
county. The Free Lance welcomes
this new member of the newspaper
family and congratulates its editor
on the fine appearance and excellent
composition of the first issue. Nav
the new publication live long and
prosper.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14
LOCAL MARKETS
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & BroN
Wheat, a 10 rs; corn, Is 70
66; meal, $1.4 to $3.50 per 100
pounds; oats, 10 to so; fowls Give1 .
to 10 turkeys Qive), s to 10 .
ducks Qive), s to 8; Spring chickens
. TO II pound lard, IL to II eggs
~ TO 20; butter, 10 TO 16; hams. 4
70 10 Irish potatoes, 40 to so /:
SWEEP potatoes, 40 to 50; beef 4 to
>; veal . TO q; pork, to s; hides (green)
> 70 0; hides dry, 8 to 10; baled hay.
$l4 to SIG per ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14
DEATHS

Capt K. Ingram. OF Whitestone. Lar
caster county, an eN-Confederate veteran
% years Of age, died Friday.
Mr.. r. W. Sparks died suddenly ofbear-
disease at his home in Orange "a Few dsrs
ago, aged 81 years. leavinga wife { som
ana daughters. He was "A native nj
Madison county where his remains were
taken for interment. He was at one time
a citizen Of Culpeper.
John l.. Fitchett, of Pungoteague. Ac
comac county, was found dead in bed n
his home Friday He has been suffering
from heart disease for some tine He i
survived by son, John ". Fitchett. and
daughter, Mrs. II. Lee Lilliston. of Ac-
eomae { H. The deceased was 20 wears
old
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14
The GrsHd Division Of Daughters Of coufed
eraey.

eracy
The Grand Division of Virginia Daurh.
ters OF the ConlederAcy in session at ~.
'ngton re~cinded its former action ria.
tive TO uniting with Virginia Grand Divi
SION, IN session in Norfolk. The Grand
Division practically conceded to ever
tnlng suggested 10y Joint commit .es from
TWO divisions at their meeting I'm Rich.
mond last June Ia order to effect union
A telegram. much delayed stated thar
the Virginia Division was UNWILLING H.
use unit ID and favored Virginia IA.
sion and would wear Grand Division
badge. The next place of meeting of TIE
Srand DIVISION, selected upon invitation.
VIII be Manassas on the second Wednes.
IN October. next year.
Gen. Stonewall Jackson's home place
"a L-Ains ton viii be purchased by the
Hrand Division and known as Jackson
Memorial Hospital Aid for securing
the purchase Of the property. which is
yet owned by Mrs Jackson. will be r,
quested from the United Daughters OF the
COniederacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14
Confederate Daughters Favor Union

The Virginia Division of the Daurh
tiers OF the Coniederacy in session in Nor.
iolS adopted it's new constitution. pro
Viding for union between that division
ana the grand division of the organiza
ton which met in Lexington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14

Every observing man must have long
ago come to the conclusion that tbere
are good trusts and there are bad trusts.
We are inclined TO rank the steel trust as
a trust which has been beneficial to the
country, while the coal trust and the
beef trust we should class as bad trusts.
Spirit OF the Valley.
That is true, but man is judged
largely by the company he keeps.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14

Every lover Of fair play must have
admired Governor Odell when they
read his excoriation Of the old Baer
of the Philadelphia and Reading rail-
road. It's about time that these
lords OF the earth" should get called
down.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14

Meddill Mccormick, newspaper man
u to marry Senator Hannas daughter
Ruth: Occasionally fellow does strike
it rich in the newspaper business.-At-
lantiI Journal
Yes, and occasionally he needs to
strike it rich or go into bankruptcy
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14
DR.. hawthorne Charges Richmond Police
With lncOmpetency or Corruotioo

Rev. J. b. Hawthorne, who has prae.
tiealiy been the leader in the minister ial
activity in connection with public SIM
port OF Policeman W. II Wyatt in his
crusade on gamblers in Richmond. sun
day, IN "a sermon, charged the police with
incompetency or collision. and declared
that i've members OF the Council ran the
lowest dives in the city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14

How rude it is of John Mitchell no.
get off the earth at the request oT tho ~
Observation-Disclosures News.
He would be compelled to go up if
he did get or for the operators
claim to control the earth and Tho
fullness thereof by Divine appoint
ment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14
Fifteen Negroes Go To Registration Place
Armed

1t Porters Crossroads. in Wythe conn
" Thursday, > negroes appeared with
guns at the place OF registration liz is
supposed that the men went there for the
purpose oil lnumidating the registrars
\ number of white men were nresent 40
the negroes left without any trouble
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14

Unless this strike in Pennsylvania
is settled soon, Rob Pattison will be
the next Governor OF the keystone
State
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14
Another Kind nfco.i

Give us coalr' exclaims an exchange
Well just wait and you will get il. but il
VII not be spelt that way.-Peterbnrr
Index Appeal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14

OF course you do not refer to poker
chips. That was one of the old time
industries of some people in Rich
mOnd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-14

The trusts and the tarin barons arr
willing TO let wCllenough alone" They
are even willing to have something still
oetter-ior themselves Cincinnati I'm
quirer.
50 are we. If we are permitted TO de-
eide what is ''wcll enough.