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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-27

whose entrance is pictured in Jane Eyre are
the Sdgwicks, there be no doubt" But
protest against being bored at this late day with
tattIe about the early reception of Jane Eyre"
to say that the honors of early recognition
belong 10 a writer in the Examiner ana to G.
II. LeWes' is to give the most uninteresting sort
Of editorial" comment 10 say The least-and DR..
Nicon is no more Illuminating when he takes to
Offering as what suppose he would call re
Elections. Abiding TO the attacks which have
been made on Jane Eyre" he says: Here arise
questions which are still freely debated, and into
which l have no wish to enter Nevertheless,
charge of coarseness is intelligiDle ana perhaps
not altogether without Justification" This is
refreshing indeed. But DR.. NicoH can rise to
greater heights. Mr.. Nussey had the diStinc-
ton" he says, of being the first TO propose
marriage to Charlotte Bronte, in 1889. Mr..
Shorter has printed her reply flor which, of
course, We ought to be enormously grateiull'
never touched her heart in the least degree.
. Charlotte Bronte refused three proposals,
and l think if James Taylor had been perseyer-
ing enough ne might have won her What
right has Dr. Nicoll for thinking anything of the
sort? What business is il Of his whether Char
lotte Bronte refused three proposals or three
hundred? Is it really the editor Of a famous
figure in literature that supposed 10 be
reading. or is it a village gossip, discoursing to
a parcel Of congenial tabbies over tea and tat
ting?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-27
CHARLOTTE BRONIE.
THE VILLAGE GOSSIP AS COMMENTATOR
on HER WORKS.


on HER WORKS.
The FIRST volume ia new and complete edi-
ton ~ Charlotte Brontes works has just been
published by Dodd Mead & CO. Il is devoted 10
Jane Eyre il contains also The Moores,' an
unpublished fragment and 1t is provided with a
PREDATORY note and an Introduction by Or. W.
Robertson %icon, VINO viii edit al the volumes
IN the series. There can never De TOO many edi-
lions Of Charlotte BroutG, and We are always
glad TO see a new one printed this is, in clear
type Oh good paper, and clothed il binding that
Is substantial and in good taste The publishers
nave in this case done everything that could be
expected Of them. But Of Or. Nicoll as editor IT
Is Impossible 70 speak with the same cordially
IN the first place, he characteTiZes the hitherto
unpublished fragments which the edition IS 10
contain IS not unworthy Of her genius II Dr
AIcCu really believes that he is JUSTIFIED IN
Speaking in this manner about The MoofeS'
then he is, on his own showing, incompetent 10
speak critically Of Charlotte Bronte al al. ne
Informs Us that this fragment was received from
tie authors husband, the Rev. a u. NICHOLS
and adds. 1t was written during her married
L.e and is probably though not certainly the
last thing she ever wrote" II she wrote these
thi;ty-two pages when she was a girl they
might be regarded with the good natured toll
erance bestowed upon the crude experiments OF
youth. If she wrote them in her maturity they
must De taken as indicating nothing less than
ctD-orable distortion Of her genius II not the
complete collapse Of her powers. In any case, IL
IL unfortunate that unchaFacterlsuc ana
fragmentary q manuscript, deliberately left un-
published By the author herself, should now be
included in edition Of her works.
The first chapter Of 1.-The Moores" introduces
us 70 a prosperous, but hOpelessly sordid in
teTlor. Mr. Moore is a blackguard (and seems
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-27

Mr.. Thomas f. Watsons history of France
does not commend itself 10 the reviewer of
The London Academy: Instead OF trying to
put himself in his characters place and To get
At their real motives, he appears 10 view them
from a standpoint of lofty superiority. He al
most apologies for their limitations. Poor
ignorant folk he seems to say. My readers
and l. who vastly enlightened, must not
expect too much from them That is the atti-
tude: a contemptuous patronage which is both
unscientific and exasperating. We want por-
traits of the Merovingians, not caricatures."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-27

transition from the sub to the main action the
tragic subaction having been completed. With
all this doctrinaire classification Mr. FIemings
analyses are not without sympathy, and not
without insight and appreciation of Shake
speare's qualities But it is not a kind Of criti-
clsm that will generally enhance the under
standing or appreciation of the plays
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-27

The international Congress Of the Historical
Sciences Will he held in Rome during the APril
of next year Three hundred persons, The
htbenrun" saws have already inscribed their
names as supporters Of the congress. In CIV
ing the reasons why April in Rome Is preferable
10 October the circular states that, apart from
climatic differences between the spring and the
autumn, the preparatory labors for the congress
will be so long and arduous that they would
obiioe the committee TO spend all the hot sum
mer In Rome If the congress were held in Oc-
tOber.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
Winter Schedule.
WeemS Steamboat Co.
BALTIMORE, FREDERICKSBURG AND
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER ROUTE.
kAPPAHANNOCK RIVER ROUTE.

Beginning sunday. Dec 29th, steamers
viii run as follows:
Leave Pier ,. Light Street Wharf. Balti-
more, daily except Saturday and Sunday AT
4:3O p. m, and on sunday at 2:3O p IN, for
the RappahannOck as far as TapDah annock,
extending the trip from Baltimore on Fri
day to Fredericksburg. calling at all land
ings on the river. On Tuesday and saturday
only Steamers will leave Bay Port for Bait
more, and will call there from Baltimore only
on Tuesday and Saturday. From Baltl,
more Steamers will call at Millenbeck ana
Merry Point on Tuesday and saturday. TO
Baltimore will call Monday Tuesday. Fri
day and Saturday. Al Weems and irving
ron. Steamers from Baltimore VIII call Satur-
day aud Monday only. For Baltimore,
Steamers Will leave Tappahannock at a.
m. Tuesday and Saturday, and . a. m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
calling at all wharves except a. above
mentioned. VIII leave Tappahann0ck Tor
Norfolk at D. IN. Tuesday. VIII leave
Norfolk at D. III. Wednesday Tor Fred
ericksburg and all landings ON the river,
leaving Tappahaunock AT a. m. Thursday;
Leave Fredericksburg for Baltimore at
y. m, Monday and Friday, going as iar ON
those days as LeedstO WI. VIII leave Leeds
town Tuesday and Saturday for Baltimore
at 4.3O a. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
POTOMAC RIvER ROUTE.

Beginning Tuesday. December 24th.
steamer Potomac will leave Pier .. Light
Street. Baltimore. Tuesday and saturday, at
> D. m, for the Potomac river. Gaining at
MilleY's, BrOme's BacOn's, Gr8sOns, Lewis
eta. Bundick's, COwarts. Walnut. POint,
COan. Kinsale, Mundy's Point, Lodge,
Adams. Piney Point, Abell's, LeOnardtown,
COburn's HOward's and stones. ON Tues
day only for Lancaster BushwOOd, River
side Liverpool Point. GlymOnt, Alexandra
and Washington.
Returning, will leave 9TH Street Wharf,
Washington. at 1 p. IN. Thursday, calling at
all the above mentioned wharves, leaving
LeonardtOwn at 6 a. m. Monday ana FRI
day, Kinsale at , m. Miller's AT y. H.
GrasOn's at D. m. and Bacon's at .. m;
arriving in Baltimore early Tuesday ana
Saturday mornings. 800.
Freight received daily at Pier Light
street.
HENRY WILLIAMS, Manager, Baltimore.
WILLIAM d. SCOTT, Agent. Frederic ksburg.
KEY COMPTON, Agent. Norfolk, va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01

Tul 10 point out i.-+. -ftIy umns no ms~
done was in faithful compliance with the
law itself.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
Beware Of ointments For catarrh That
Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell aud completely derange the whole sys-
tenn when enteringi 1t through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians. as the damage they will do is ten
fold TO the good you can possibly derive
from them Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured
by +. j. Cheney Il Co., Toledo. o., contains
no mercury, and Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. IL Is taken
internally, and made In Toledo, Ohio, by F..
]. Cheney 4 Co. Testimonials free,
Sold by Druggists, price TIC. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
Saved Him From Torture.

There is no more agonizing trouble
than piles. The constant itching and
burning make life intOlerable. No posi-
ton is comfortable. The torture is un
ceasing. De Wits Witch Hazel Salve
cures piles at once For skin diseases
cuts, burns, bruises. all kinds of wounds
it is unequalled. j. S. Gerall, st. Paul
Ark, says: "From 1865 | suffered with
the protruding, bleeding piles and could
find nothing to help me until used De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve A few boxes
completely cured me-" Bew are OF
counterfeits. Bowman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
Royal Velvet,

the famous Kentucky Whiskey, posi-.
lively the best for family use. One
quality, one price-s4 per gallon. JEFF
ferson County, at the price, has no
equal-s2 per gallon. For sale only by
MRS. ]. F. MONROE,
o76Iy Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01

is the only cure for Poison Oak, Poison
Ivy, and all noxious plants. 1t is COM
posed exclusively of roots and herbs. Now
is tie time to get the poison out OF your
system, as delay makes your condition
worse. Don't experiment longer with
salves, washes and soaps--they never cure.
Mr.. s. NJ. Marshall, bookkecpcr Of the Atlanta
tCa) Cas- Light Co, was poisoned with Poison
oak He took Sulphur, Arsenic and various
other drugs and applied externally numerous
lotions and salves with no be 81. At times the
swelling and Inflammation was 50 severe he was
almost blind For eight years the poison would
break ont every season His condition was much
improved after taking one bottle of s 5. S, and
a few bottles cleared his blood OF the poison, aud
all evidences OF the disease disappeared.
People are often poisoned without
knowing when or how. Explain your case
fully to our physicians, and they will
cheerfully give such information and adj
vice as You require, without charge, and
wewll send at the same time an interest
my book on Blood and Skin Diseases.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA. GA
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
lie GENIUs "a PATIENCE.


At such moments. which have already
occurred at least twice in the brief his
tory Of our own lives we may be humbly
grateful to have had leaders simple In
mind. clear in vision. as far as human
vision can safely extend. penetrating in
knowledge of men. supple and flexible UNI
der the strains and pressures Of society
instinct with the energy Of new life and
untried strength. cautious, calm and.
above all. gifted in a supreme degree with
the most surely victorious OF all political
virtues-the genius Of infinite patience.
The obvious elements which enter into
the fame OF public man are few and by
no means reconcile The man who fills a
great station in a period OF change. who
leads his country successfully through n
time OF crisis. who. By his power Of per-
suading and controlling others. has been
able TO command the best thought OF his
age. so as 20 leave his country in a moral
or material condition in advance Of where
ne found it-such a mans position In his
tory is secure. II. in addition to this. his
written or spoken words possess the subtle
quality which carry them far and lodge
them in mems hearts. and more than all,
II his utterances and actions, while in
formed with a lofty morality. are yet
tipged with the glow Of human sympathy
the fame of such a man will shine like
beacon through the mists of ages-an OBJ
ject Of reverence, Of imitation and of love-
1t should be TO us an occasion Of solemn
pride that in the three great crises Of our
history such a man was not denied us.
The moral value to a nation Of a renown
such as Washing ms and Lincoln's and
McKinleys is beg : al computation. No
loftier ideal can b weld up TO the emula-
ton OF ingenuous III With such ex-
amples we canno De wholly ignoble.
Grateful as we may be for what they did,
let US be still more grateful for what they
were. While our daily being, our public
policies stu feel the influence Of their
work. let us pray that in our spirits their
lives may be voluble, calling US upward
and onward.
There Is not one of us but feels prouder
of his natv land because the august fig
ure of Washington presided over its be-
ginnings no one but vows 1t a tenderer
love because Lincoln poured out his blood
for it; no one but must feel his devotion
for his country renewed and kindled when
he remembers how Mckinley loved, rever-
ed and served It. showed In his life how a
citizen should live and in his last hour
taught us how gentleman could die.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01

sonahl,ness. he improved our understand
ing with ALI tho great powers OF the world
and rightly gained the blessing which be-
LONGS 10 the peAc.mAh.rs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
Liquor Dealers

This has been our banner year aud we
have done more bu~incs. than ever before. We
have the confidence Of the people and q proof
of II r. the Increase Of our trade "lure
goods. honest Nnluc aud fun measure are she
cause Of our stock IL the largest. purt-f
and best selected in the state and We can
satisfy the wants Of every body.
our Canada Rye nt 81 600 r. the finest
meiical " hishey un the market Farmer
Del ght Tenderloin Rye. Kentucky Club Rye.
kiUl 90 KENTUCKY Rye. White Rye mud Cul-
onel Rye. ali af $500 per gallon. have no
equal. Blue Ribbon. 100. Apple Blossom.
$i.7J. Choice Rye. 81 &c. and Golden STAY.
I 20 prr ga. Apple Hrandies. g. 90 and
g. uO. pcach, blackberry, california. French
and Ginger Brand 90. Kidney Gin, NrW Ing
land and jumairu Ruins. Wines and Beers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
MIS-. j. e. MOnrOe.

-LNLLo' = 4 AA O'I-L OISDl
Commerce ST., fredericksburg, Va, keep
the largest and most varied stock Of
Wines and Liquors in the city. She can
furnish you Whisky atprices from 81 40
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. A full
line of Cigars and Tobacco, Groceries, etc.
MRS. j. +. MONROE,
313 Commerce St., fredericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
THE HARVEST TIME.

He felt that the harvest time was come
to garner in the fruits of 50 much plant
ing and culture. and he was determined
that nothing he might do or say should
be liable 10 the reproach Of personal in
terest Let US say frankly he was party
man He believed the policies advocated
by him and his friends counted for much
in the country's progress and prosperity.
He hoped In his second term TO accom-
plsh substantial results in the develop
ment and affirmation of those policies. l
spent a day with him shortly before he
started on his fateful journey to Buffalo.
Never had ] seen him higher In hope and
patriotic confidence He was as sure of
the future Of his country as the psalmst
who cried. GLORIOUS things are spoken OF
thee. thou city of God. lie was gratified
to the heart that We had arranged a
treaty which gave US a free hand in the
isthmus. In fancy he saw the canal al
ready built and the argOsies of the world
passing through II In peace and amity.
He saw I'm the immense evolution of
American trade the fuhllment of all his
dreams. the reward of all his lahors He
was / need not say an ardent protec-
ZIONIST. never more sincere and devoted
than during those last days of his life.
He regarded reciprocity as the bulwark
of protection, not a breach. but a fulfill
ment Of the law The treaties which for
four years had been preparing under his
personal supervision he regarded as ancils
larry 10 the general scheme. He was ops
posed to any revolutionary plan Of change
In the existing legislation. He was care
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-09-21

the mornings and evenings are cool
enough to require some slight protec-
ton.
No lining is required. the seams
being pretily bound with narrow rib
bons IN self-colorS
This REFER is simply adjusted with
shoulder and under-arm seams, fitted
smoothly on the shoulders and fiaring
in box effect at the lower edge.
1t closes in front with large pearl
buttons and buttonholes worked
through the scallops on the edges. A
broad cape collar extends over the
shoulders in a becoming manner and
the turnover collar is scalloped to cor
respond.
The lower edge of the Jacket is seal
Hoped, also the flaring cuffs that com
plete the sleeves. These are shaped
with upper and under portions and
have slight fulness on the shoulders.
Fancy feather stitching in a contrast.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-09-21

tied in bow, the fulness being adjust
ed in this manner
The lower edge of the sacque Is
turned up in Il deep hem. The sleeves
are shaped with inside seams only, and
have comfortable fitness on the Shout
ders. They are gathered q short dis
lance from the lower edge and drawn
close to the arm with band of lace
The sleeve below This forms ruitie
that flares prettily over the arm.
Sacques in this style may be made of
thin wash fabrics lawn. swiss or mer-
cerized cotton. with lace and ribbon
for trimming. 1t is also appropriate
for albatross. French flannel. challie or
wash silk. To make the sacque for a
miss of fourteen years viii require two
and a half yards of twenty-seven-inch
material.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-09-21
WOMAN cGT nowN BODY.
5oisy Bryant Executed for TIE Mur.
der of M.>-sF1al Hynds.

5oisy Bryant Executed for TIE Mur-
der Of M>~.shal Hynds.
Boisy Bryant was hanged at Nash
vile, Ga. Friday at noon for the muir
Ter of Town Marshal Hynds.
Mrs. Eta HyLds Parker, daughter
Il the murdered officer. watched the
proceedings CT the execution from
the scsffold trap.
As soon as Bryant was pronounced
dead, Mrs. Parker, with her fathef's
lnife. cut the body OF the murderer
down
Mrs. Parker retained the first piece
o. rope for herself. Five hundred per
sons we're allowed to witness the ex-
ecution and the Negroes body was
turned over to friends as none of his
relatives were present.
Bryant was interviewed shortly be-
fore the execution, saying that he had
been saved and was ready to go and
did not dread death.
He said he had killed 9rynds after
he had covered him with \ cooked
pistol.
The crime was committed in Abel,
s nearby town, last May. The negro
was wanted on a migdemeanor charge
and Town Marshal Hynds attempted
to arrest him. AS the marshal ap-
preached Bryant, the negro drew pis-
tol and fired upon the officer. mortal
~ wounding him. Bryant escaped.
but was captured a few days later
and placed in Jail at Nashville.
Owing to threats of lynching a Spe
cial term Of court was called and BTy-
ant was convicted and sentenced 70
be hanged on September 18th.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-09-21

White wolfe is used for the stylish tot
let shown in the large drawing. with
saffron lace and black velvet ribbon for
trimming. White is the color par ex-
eellence for dress occasions this season.
md many lovely silk and wool fabrics
ire developed in this cool. airy color.
The waist is made over glove
itted featherbonad lining that closes in
the centre front The back is plain
across the shoulders and drawn close
to the belt where the fulness is ar
ranged in tiny pleats. A smooth ad-
lustment is maintained under the arms.
The front plastron is included in the
right shoulder and neck. seSsas fassen-
ing invisibly on theleft. The full fronts
are tucked from the yoke to belt. and
open to display the plastron to the
waist line Narrow revers of lace
finish the upper part of the full fronts
A transparent lace collar completes
the neck. The sleeve is tucked from
shoulder to elbow and forms a puff be
low the tucks that are gathered and
arranged on disappointed lace cuff.
The skirt is shaped with five Well
proportioned cores, fitted smoothly
around the waist without darts The
iulness in the centre back is arranged
in two underlying pleats that are
pressed fatty. The skirt closes invisi-
bly, under these pleats.
One or two hounces may be used as
preferred. The Illustration shows two
circular fieunces that are trimmed with
narrow velvet ribbon and flare widely
around the bottom. a band of lace
6niShes the unner edge of the tlounce.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-09-21

hgure with uadcrarm cores aud fitted
backs, smooth adjustment being
maintained under the arms and over
the hips. The neck is cut slightly low
and square, finished with band of lace.
The full fronts are gathered ut the up
per edge and arranged on the lace, fall
ing in long. loose folds over the bust.
In some sacques ribbon is run through
casing or beading at the neck and
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-09-21
O Old TIVE FAVOEUTES 4
~ .s2ssA - =
THE WAVING OF THE CORN.
BY sIpNEY LANrEn.

BY SIDNEY LANIEH-
Ploughman, whose gnarly hand yet kindly wheele
Thy plough to ring this solitary tree
With clover, whose round plat, reserved a-feld,
In cool green radius twice my length may be-
Scantng the thy burrows else might yield,
TO pleasure August, bees fair thoughts and me,
That come here oft together-daily /,
Stretched prone in summers mortal ecstasy,
Do stir with thanks to thee, strs this morn
With waving of the corn
Unseen, the farmers boy from round the hill
Whistles a snatch that seeks his soul unsought,
And fills time with tune, howbeit shrill
The cricket tells straight his simple thought
Nay, tits the cricket's way of being still;
The peddler bee drones in, and gossips naught;
Far down the wood, one-desrng dove
Times the beating OF the heart of love;
And these be all the sounds that mix each MORN
With waving OF the
From here to where the louder passions dwell,
Green leagues OF hiily separation roll;
Trade ends where your far clover ridges swell.
Ye terrible towns ne'er claim the trembling soul
That craftless all to buy or hoard or SELL
Prom out your deadly complex quarrel stole
To company with large aniable trees,
Suck honey with unjealous bees
And take times strokes as softly as this morn
Takes waving of the
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-09-21

De ysu want an Up-to-date, i've
newspaper-ons that will keep you
posted on affairs at home and abroad
You will answer the question affrma'
lively by sending us your name and
subscription for this paper for yeas
Or at iAast six menthn.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-09-21

Although plain materials are TO be IA
mode for autumn. it is not for an in
slant TO be supposed that it means
plain costumes. The embroiderer' art
will transform many of the plainest
fabrics to dreams of beauty. while
fancy effects viii be produced on the
soft stuns by lace or chiffon or by the
deft treatment Of artistic trimmings
applique. etc.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-09-21

At this season of the year, when long
coats are too warm for general wear,
short REFERS are considered quite COM
Portable garments for little folk when
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-09-21
The Vogue of afoirc.

The vogue of MORE revived last
spring. viii continue throughout the
autumn and winter MORE Velour
will also come in for share OF this
popuIarily.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-09-21

To make the waist in the medium
size win require one and a half yards
of forty-four-inch material with one
yard Of all-over lace.
To make the skirt in the medium size
will require five and one-half yards Of
forty-four-inch material.