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The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1902-04-12
TO TRADE

ITO ThADE-wbat have yog-A good insid,
i property bringing $40 per month rent
month, no interest. E. II. Carpenter, Tribun,
office 3l.tf
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1902-04-12

Up-to-date dressmaking and
ladies tailoring. Good fit and the
best Of work guaranteed. Mrs.
Jones, Daniels block. 36-tf
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1902-04-12
Ladies of Florence

E. R. Millar, heavy and light
dIayage. Piano moving specially
Promptness and accuracy 34-tf
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1902-04-12
Florence, Colo, April End, 1902
Mr.. Dick Tate, City.

Mr. Dick Tate City
Dear SrI let you know that still
ypewritng letters other
Lue real and office Soliciting
your continued dctation, remain Yours truly,
W. H. JACK.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1902-04-12
MlSCELCnN EOUS

II ats cleaned, pressed, retrimmed and made
III to look like new also umbrellas repaired
and covered at 40 West Main street. A. KATE.
sJi-sQ
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1902-04-12

ITO TRADE-New frame house and two lots
i on Granite street, West Mesa, for a team
and wagon. Apply to l.. NJ. Edwards. $3.50
DOR TRADE-A.ten room frame house, furn-
J. ished and occupied, with lots will trade
for Florence property of like value. Inquire OF
Newkirk and Hanger. 1898
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1902-04-12

DOR SALE-A fine fresh Durham milk COW
Il for $50; also a set OF Universal dictionaries
for SO. Mrs. Laura Parker, Florence Heights.
'3i-3g
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1902-04-12

DOR SAL. E-si00 will buy finest roller top desk
L and chair in the city. Chair alone cost
SIS. Inquire of Newkirk d Hanger.
Lot and I-room plastered frame house, city
water. Price $3.50, terms $50 cash and $40 per
month at per cent until paid. Inquire of
Newkirk Hanger.
One and one-half lots, East Third street, iron
fence, close in. Snap, Price s525 cash. Inquire
of Newkirk and Hanger.
A pair of fine lots, west Fourth street, close
in, for 1925 Terms S225 cash, balance one year
at per cent. Inquire of Newkirk 4 Hanger.
1898
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-25
POTOMAC RIVER RRouTE.

Beginning Tuesday, December 24th,
Steamer Potomac will leave Pier y, lAgnt
Street, Baltimore. Tuesday and Saturday' az
. y. m, for the Potomac river, Gaining az
Miiler's. BrOme's, BacOn's, Gras0n's, LEWIS
eta, Bundiek's, Cowart's, Walnut Point,
Coan, kinsale, Mundy's Point, Lodge,
Coburn's. Howard's and stones. On Tues
day only for Lancaster. BushwoOd, River
side, Liverpool Point, Glymont Alexandria
and Washington.
Washington, at p. m. Thursday, calling at
all the above mentioned wharves leaving
Leopar,itown at 6 a. IN. Monday and Fri
day, Kinsale at II m, Miller's at y. m,
(;rason's at S .. m. aud BacOn's at D. m,
arriving ia Baltimore early Tuesday and
Saturday mornings.
Freight received daily at Pier Light
street.
HENRY WILLIAMS, Manager. Baltimore
WILLIAM ID. Sc0TT, Agent, Fredericksburg.
KEY COMPTON, Agent, Norfolk, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-25
w.

name aad fame. And, later still, to Mat
thew Fontaine Maury, who wrote his
name among the stars while he taught
the mariner the ways and the currents
of the seas: to John Tayloe Lomax and
William Stone Barton. eminent Virginia
urists to the modest, courteous and
chiyalrous Carter l.. Stevenson, Major
General in the Confederate army, to Gen
era Daniel Ruggles, who, with unselfish
devotion to the home of his adoption,
severed all the ties which bound him to
the home of his birth. To II. III. Sibley
and Seth VI. Barton. both of whom were
honored with the high rank Of Brigadier-
General in the most wonderful army in
modern times. To that Christian gentle
man. Commodore j. Nicholson Barney,
who bore well and worthily the name OF
the great defender of Baltimore in the
war of 1912. who resigned his commits
sion in the L 5. Navy, and acted his part
heroically and proudly as an officer OF the
Confederate States Navy; to Carter l..
Braxton, who led from here a company,
which always held the place OF honor on
the firing line, and ever bore and was
known by his name; to George Minor,
of high rank in the infant navy OF the
Confederacy, having previously severed
his connections with the United States
navy on the secession Of his native
State e. Virginia; to the brave and
courteous Roberts Chew the commander
Of the gallant Both Va Regiment, which
unfalteringly faced the foe where danger
was greatest in the ranks Of which were
many soldier boys of whom Fredericks-
burg will always be proud; to many,
many private soldiers, who did well their
part while death pulsated the very air
| they breathed to her noble women who
suffered and sacrificed almost beyond the
limits of human endurance under a pitt
less and merciless bOmbardment OF their
old home, and who wandered homeless
amidst the sleets and SHOWS of that
dreary winter OF '63, and after that and
always were brave and true. In this
hall of fame the muse of our history will
pause at the name of Dabney Herndon
Maury and write, an unsulied Virginian,
patriotic citizen. a brave and loyal Con-
federate general-he sleeps well.
The speech was received by the large
audience with frequent applause, and at
it's conclusion he was overwhelmed with
congratulations Mrs. Halsey, daughter
OF Gen. Maury, who was in the audience,
was much affected by some Of the refer
ences to her father made in Judge Cool
rick's speech.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-25
Notable culpspsr Wedding.

4 beautiful wedding was solemnized at
Alum Spring Baptist church, Culpeper
county, Va, on Tuesday afternoon,
December 31st, when Miss Elizabeth
Edna Hume became the bride OF Mr..
Monroe Lucius Farmer. Rev. Il. Il.
Brown performed the ceremony in the
most impressive manner. Mrs. l.. Wise
Jennings, of Culpeper, presided at the or
gan, and to the strains of Mendelshon's
wedding march, the party entered the
church in this order: Ushers, Mr.. Robt.
Payne. OF Brandy, and Mr.. W. W. Hume,
OF Raleigh, W. Va, Mr.. Sam Jones and
Mr.. Gray Hume, OF Orange, Mr.. Will APP
person and Mr.. A. T. Howard. The fol-
lowing bridesmaids, all wearing tailor
made cloth suits and black velvet picture
hats and carrying holly: Miss Annie K.
Howard and Miss Jennie Jones, Miss
Pearl Farmer, sister OF the groom, then
came alone the maid Of honor, Miss Ga
zelle Hunley, of Essex county, aowned in
white point desprit, and carrying pink
carnations and maiden.hair ferns, fol-
lowed by the bride, leaning upon the arm
of her father, who gave her away.
The groom, accompanied by his best
man, Mr.. Roy Hume, brother OF the
bride, met her at the altar. around
which the attendants were grouped in a
semi-circle, forming tableau of lowell
ness. The church was beautifully and
artistically decorated in palms, ferns,
evergreens. holly and chrysanthemums
The only light was that OF wax candles,
which were placed in every available
position, shedding q soft glow in the
green and white decorations, making a
strikingly beautiful picture.
The bride was handsomely gowned in
most becoming suit Of blue cloth and
carried brides roses. She is the youngest
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Hume
and is a charming and accomplished
young lady of stricking personality.
She comes of long line OF distinguished
ancestors. Both parties are social
favorites. The groom is most pros
porous young business man. Mr.. and
Mrs Farmer left on the evening train for
an extended northern tour. Their
presents were numerous and handsome.
An elegant luncheon, served in beautiful
Virginia style, was rendered the bridal
party at " Mountain yiew." the home OF
the brides parents, before the marriage.
Ian. %. 1902. NJ.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-25
A Profitable Investment.

Il was troubled for about seven years
with my stomach and in bed half my
time" says L. Demick, Someryille' Ind.
81 spent about 81 900 and never could
get anything to help me until tried
KodoI Dyspepsia Cure. have taken a
few bottles and am entirely well" You
don't live by what you eat, but BY what
you digestj and assimilate. II your
stomach doesn't digest your food you
are really starving Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure does the stomach's work by di-
gesting the food. You don't have to
diet. Eat all you want. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure cures all stomach troubles Bow
man and King.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-25
Children Especially Liable.

Burns, bruises and cuts are extremely
painful and il neglected often result in
blood poisoning. Children are especially
liable to such mishaps because not sc
careful. As remedy De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve is unequalled. Draws out
the fire, stops the pain, soon heals the
wound. Beware OF counterieits. Sure
cure for piles. ''De Wits Witch Haze
Salye cured my baby Of eczema after two
physicians gave her up" writes james
Mock, N. Webster, Ind. "'The sores were
so bad she soiIed two to five dresses
aday." Bowman and King.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-25
Winter Schedule.
Weems Steamboat Go
BALTIMORE, FREDERICKSBURG AND
RlPPAHANNoCK RIVER ROUTE.
n.nn.uANNncK RlvER ROUTE.

kAPPAHANNOCK RIVER ROUTE
Beginning Sunday, Dec. 29th, steamers
will run as follows: ,,,,, NIL,
Leave Pier 2, Light Street Wharf, Baltl-
more. daily except Saturday and sunday AT
4:3O D. M, and on Sunday at 2:3O 7. m, Tor
the Rappahannock az far as Tappahanhoek'
extending the trip from Baltimore on fri'
day To fredericksburg, calling at al lahd-
fngs on the river. On Tuesday and SATURDAY
only Steamers win leave Bay Port Tor Baitl-
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. 70
Raltimore will call Monday, Tuesday, Fri
day and Saturday. At Weems and Irving
ton. Steamers from BaltimOre VIII call Satur-
dav and Monday only. For baltimore,
steamers will leave TappahannOek at u.
m. Tuesday and Saturday, and a. IN.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
Ealing at all wharves except 9s above
mentioned. Will leave Tappahannock Tor
Norfolk at D. m. Tuesday. VIII leave
yorioik at 4 D. m. Wednesday for Fred
erjeksburg and all landings on the river,
leaving TappahanDock at 9 a. m: Thursday;
Leave Fredercksburg for Baltimore at :
- m. Monday and Friday, going as lar on
those days as Leedstown. VIII leave Leeds
town Tuesday and Saturday for baltimore
at $50 a m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-25
GREENE COUNTY GLEANINGs.
(For The FREE Lance

Mr.. Rex Thomas, Of the county OF
Greene
Ayoung man ofpromse about eighteen
Was on the fifteenth laid in the ground
As the result Of a pistol shot wound.
He was clerk in store out in the West,
When companion raised to his breast
A pistol he thought was empty Of lead,
But saw his mistake when Thomas fell
dead.
The weapon was welded by young Mr..
Cole,
Whose pitiable condition was sad TO
behold
Saying his anguish wound never find end I,
His playful demeanor had destroyed his
friend.
Young Thomas was the son of Mr.. X. s.,
Whose earthly pleasures are mixed with
distress
Who some years ago, away from his
home.
Lost by disaster another son grown.
Mr.. Thomas is an able attorney-at-law-
Endured hard service in the late Civil
war
Fell on Wasbington's pavement some
years ago,
Breaking his leg above the knee or
below.
In Orange county. Oscar Douglass is dead
And four of his children are now sick in
bed;
Two OF the Oldest are dangerously ILL
And child of his brothers at Fuckers
vile.
Mr.. John Marshall is in bed again
From recurrence of the pneumonia pain;
Was regarded as out Of danger, perhaps,
But little imprudence made relapse.
Willie Harlow, who was hurt so bad in
the arm,
Is still affected by the young girls
charm
Betook himself up on last Saturday,
Returning the visits in reciprocal way.
Mrs. Betsy Mallory, in Standardsville
died
Another sick lady by that name, beside,
Is languishing now at her home at -Quin-
que,
And we iervently pray for her recovery
The prayermeeting at Quinque, | am
happy to say,
IL still conducted in a Godlike way;
The covenant entered into by each one,
Is to render the best service this yearever
done
On each Saturday night they cheerfully
meet.
And alternate Sundays affectionately
greet
The friends OF the vicinity, who make up
the throng
And swell the devotions by emotional
song.
cordially tell the readers OF The LANCE,
II ever Quinque they visit by chance,
They will meet welcome anywhere in
our midst
And find in reality this cordiality exists.
will also state that Mr.. Nat Early,
Who has been afflicted so long and
severely,
May possibly coyer-well all give
praise
Has well nigh rounded his number oil
days.
J. Z. Harlow, the builder, went on
yesterday,
To Albemarle county to see j. NJ. Fray,
Where he built fine mansion afew years
ago
This time to double the capacity OF his
store. j. f. N.
Quinque, Va, Jan. Goth, 1902.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-25

The following Is a list Of attractive publ
cations issued by the Passenger department.
Southern Rail way: ..r,
Winter Homes in Summer Lands, Hunt
ing and Fishing In the south Land of the
SEy." Charleston and Der Exposition
"I'he Beautiful Sapphire Country, iIlus'
trated Folder-Cuba, Nassau anu roI.o or.
Kica." Copies may be had upon Application
to ticket agents. &. W. LSl ~ NJ.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-25

The Boatman's Bank, on Chincoteague
Island purposes at an early date to
change IRON a private concern to q
national bankN A business OF nearly
81 600, 900 is ONE annually on the
island. The inbs kitants Of recent years
have made wor ful progress In every
way, the oysts >. ness alone amount
ing to nearly 81 700 annually.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-25
THE fHIGHWAY nF TRADE Ans
TtAVEL.

The southern Railway begs to call atten-
fion 70 It's uuequaled facilities Tor reaching
all points In Florida, the South and SOuth-
vest AZ Is Justly termed the representative
railway Of the South, the highway Oi trade
aud travel Its Important through cOnnec-
tiOns. through ear Arrangements, cohPietF
dininx-car service, quick and convenient
schedules. comments e to the travelling pub
lie. nj,
I'm addition to many local trains operated
hv this progressive company, the icuoWlnS =
through limited trains are run dally He
Washington and Southwestern Limlteu'
'sTbe New York and Florida Express Ihe
,ni,.J STATES Fast Mail" "The New York
and Atlanta Express. The MaShloRton'
Richmond and Florida Limited, The Wash-
inyton and chattanooga Limited; -,-.
The Southern's Palm Limited, formerly
knoNyn a. the New York and Florida Llmlt-
ed will be inaugurated searly In January
1902. and will run solid between New nork
and St Augustine, Florida. All OF these
frntns carry dining cars: thus providing "a
great convenience and time-saVer 20 theP"U-
~" LAND OF The SKY"
AsheyilIe and Hot Springs, y. C., "The
Queen of Resorts" offer to the pleasure,
seeker the charms OF a mild ana deilgn tiul
climate and a scenic vista OF unparalleled
beauty. aud to the invalid, baimy breezes red
oIent OF renewed health and strength. .
Excursion tickets on sale daily via SOUTH
ern Railway at greatly reduced rates,
Double daily limited train serylee, CONSIST,
ing of elegant day coaches, Pullmans ana
dining cars. ., ,.h
call on any agent or representative oi the
Southern Railway Tor complete "ihVer
""'''e9 'o c. W. wIsTBURY,
d. 2. A., Richmond, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-25
VOL II No l4O
CHESAPEAKE
~ AND
~ ~ O$ ONO RAILWAY

THE MOST PoPULAR ROUTE hhl"''N
RICHMOND. NoRFOLk, PORTSMOUTH NV '""'
Ntws. OH POINT. LYNrHnt H", a""
hours quicker To ciNrlNNNIL
LOUISVILLE, IT. lotis.
CHICAGO. Sr. Paul.
ALL POINTS IL
MICHIGAN.
-oIoeApo POINTS. thePACiflC COAST thc ISL
NoRTW EST. SotTuM tSl anu
rKAN~-PAciFIc FORTS.
Perfect equipment. heavy steel rail-, pai,
iost.J roadway. Nestibuied. electric hghtr"
rains. carrying Pullman sleeping and d'h'"h
.ars , O..
For rates. tickets. schedule ana "tnr' IT.
,orn,tfnI, 1i,ply al any ticket Office oi the 4.
1 a. Kv and connecting lines. or add rtsS j no.
d Potts. A. q. r. A., e.. 4 %. ky.. Richmond
Va.
r y DOYLE. II WFCLLER.
Gen. Man. Cen fa-~ Az L.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-25
LIQUORS, CIGARS, GROCERIES.

MIS-. j. e. Monroe
Commerce St., Fredericksburg, Va, keeps
the largest and most varied stock Of
Wines and Liquors in the city. She cat
furnish you Whiskey at prices from $1.4O
to 81 per gallon. 1t includes Star A..
Kentucky Rye, Live Oak, Lord Balti-
more, King Lear, JeffersonCo. 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, 1902-01-25
z E AD TIL s
Something Worth Knowing.

al heeel lined Shirts Drawers at zo
Soc, worth Men rec
at ladies' awoo White
worth -
DE; Crau
(rpam worth 4Oc Oa
These will be CLOSED
n them at
than splendid cheap All Jacket
fact whole
turned DO fail to loo" after your interest
and ior and prices
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-25
NS&zW NoTfdIhlsWestsrD
N s Schedule in Effect
Nov "a. 1901.
LEAVE RICHMON BYRD
STREET STATION

s.OO "A. M, NoRFOLK LIMITED. Arrives
Norfolk 20 a. ID. stops only At Peters
hnrg. WaVerly and suffolk.
3.O5 a. IN. The CHICAGO EMPRESS, Tor l.yhch
burg. Roanoke. Columbus and ChicaH"-
Buffet ParlOr ear Petersburg 10 Roanoke
Pullman Sleeper Roanoke 10 Columbus
also, for Bristol, Knoxville and thattahOo-
ga. Pullman sleeper Roanoke - NhoA-
Vile.
4 OOp. ~. OCEAN SHORE LMiThU. Arrives
Norfolk :. 20 .. IN. Stops only at Peters
burg WaVerly ami Suffolk.
? pa y. m. for suffolk. Norfolk ana inter
mediate stations. Arrives at Norfolk AT
O 10 u. m.. for Lynchburg and Roanoke.
CONNECTS at l.ynchburg with the W Ashlhg
ton and Chattanooga Limited. tnHmah
Sl-epers Lyuchburg L. Memphis and New
Dylraus Cafe, Parlor and Observation
rnrs Radford To Alfalfa, Ala. Pallmah
.lrrper between Richmond and Lynchburg,
and berths ready for occupancy at $50 =;
m. also. Pullman sleeper petersburg ana
ROauOke. ,,
Trsin- arrive Richmond from lynchburg
AMI the West daily at 80 a. IN. and 500 =.
nm from Norfolk and the East at 10, a. III.
II42 a. ms and q. 80 y. IN.
Oifice S3S Main street.
JOHN r. WAGNER,
City Passenger and Ticket agent
g.. n. BOSLEN, District Passenger Agent.
". n. BEVIIL. General Passenger Agent
General Office: Roanoke. Va. my@"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-25
MARKET CORNER.
With Pleasure Tender My Thanks

the buying public OF
Of the the
Of
be sold small
of Lime, Cement Cacined Plaster HazarH
Feed Tobacco Cigars Cigarettes @c
Brand Mixed Paint Ea higher grade n'
Inali O
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-25
Liquor Dealers
18th
Liquor Dealers

This has been our banner year and We
have done more businessthan ever before. We
have the confidence OF the people, and pfOof
OF IL IL the increase OF our trade. "Pure
goods, honest value and full measure are he
cause Of It." Our stock Is the largest, puI,a-t
and best selected in the State, and we ran
satisfy the wants OF everybody.
Our Canada Rye at $500 is the hn' ~
medical whiskey on the market Farm,rs >
Delight, Tenderloin Rye, Kentucky Club l.ye.
King Of Kentucky Rye, White Rye and ol-
onel Rye, all at 5000 per gallon, have no
81 10. Choice Rye, si.5O, and Golden Star.
/ 20 per gal Apple Brandies, $500 0nd
$500, Peach Blackberry, California, Frenrh
and Ginger BraDdies Kidney Gin, New Eug
land and Jamaica Runs, Wines and Beers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-25
"LANp OF The SLY"
SOUTHERN LITERATURE.

'o'' c. W. wIfsTBURY,
ID. z. A., Richmond, Va
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-11
REMARKABLE Statements

by a man who has passed through the expert
ence Of partial badness, and has his hair
restored. He says failing scalp is deGrad-
Ing in lis nature and embarrassing be-
cause it lessons that conscious and rightful
sef-esteem which belongs to perfect man
hood.
reason of its example and growing prevalence
So many of the present generation are becom-
ing accustomed to and are persuaded to con-
slider it a matter of course. and to tolerate,
endure and encourage it, by neglecting the
'stitch in time which would prevent 1t.
Disgusting in appearance, for many
reasons commonly known.
A reprOach to civilization, for want
of proper sanitary attention and misunder-
standing of it's primary causes; AS IT CAN
BE ABSOLUTELY PREVENTED IN ALL
CASES AND NINETY PER CENT OF THEM
CURED.
A Deformity-As much so as distorted
limb or an unnatural body--for HAIR IS A
PART OF THE BODY, EQUALLY WITH
THE FINGER NAILS; and its absence from
the head detracts from that otherwise COM
pleted beauty and grandeur In man whom
God made perfect
Until the civilized world can wake
TO the intelligent understanding that DAN
DRUFF and KINDRED EXCREsCENCE are
SYMPTOMS MERELY, OR EFFECTS, AND
NOT "A CAUSE, and that THE TRUE CAUSE
is q CONGESTED and FEVER1SH condition
of the scalp, DUE TO IMPERFECT BLOOD
CIRCULATION-until then will badness con-
tinue and increase
Get and keep the proper blood .circula-
ton with DIR. CHANCES HAIR RENE
DIES, $3.50 course Of which will produce
NEW HAIR IN THIRTY DAYS, WITH TWO
APPLICATIONS PER WEEK. The $3.50
course will last year. and produce a BEAU
TlFUL HEAD OF HAIR. Always guaranteed.
Samples with full instructions, by mail, soc.
Send stamp for particulars. Druggists, or
o. X. CHANGE, Scalp Spec ,ailst,
SEQ Syndicate Arcade, Ain7eauelis.
Scientific massage treatment at office.
See more facts next Saturday
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-11
HOME DELIVERY SERVICE
FROM THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
DIR. j. X. HOsmer Suggests the Plan
at Annual Meeting of the
Library board.

The annual meeting of the library board
was held yesterday afternoon. DR.. ]. K.
Hosmer submitted his report for the year
ending Dec. 81, 1901, the tenth year Of
service for Dr.. Hosmer as librarian. The
report shows that there is a balance on
hand of $12,25S.09, almost $4,000 more
than last year, and larger balance than
the last five years. The home circulation
for the last year was $685. 53 volumes, OF
which PSI, 1897 were from the central
building, 249,O69, from the branches and
stations, and 29,397 from the public
schools and charitable settlements. The
number Of borrowers cards issued was
15,490. There is a circulation of 21a
books year for every man, woman and
child in the city, which compares very
favorably with the records of the libraries
in other large cities. The periodical de-
partment subscribes for more than 500
magazines and newspapers.
In year 6,735 volumes have been added
and catalogued, and 963 have been pur-
chased to replace worn out volumes, maxi
ing grand total of 1858. The librarian
has been engaged in the last three or
four years in producing history Of the
Mississippi valley. One volume entitled
ga Short History of the Mississippi VAL
ley has just appeared and will shortly
be followed by 'The Story of the
Louisiana Purchase"
DR.. Hosmer is DESTROYS Of introducing
the system of "home delivery service,
now successfully used in Sprin gfeld, Mass
In that city all person has to do to get
the book he wants is to telephone to the
library and the book will be delivered at
his home for small charge. The subject
was much discussed by the board and the
librarian was instructed to prepare a plan
for a home delivery service here.