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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-24
Howe'er it be, it seems to me.

us only noble to be good;
Kind hearts are more than coronets,
And simple faith than Norman blood.
-TennYSon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-24

eff 1 can stop one heart from breaking,
l shall not live in vain
If | can ease one life the aching, y3sssy.s I.
Or cool one pain, +fss1s III
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his nest again, ie;2sssS 9fsS%zfSxsfi
l shall not live in vain" - -fFF fs s@stiiS
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-24
i se-ss
"Scatter
/ Sunshine
All Along
theWay. ~

best part of every religious teaching
Most of all. it il the golden rule that bids
US do to others as We wish them to do to
us. Yours in Sunshine,
Nellie E. c. Furman
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-24
THANKFULNESS AND MURMURIN

"Do not carry a refrigerator atmos-
phere into a world that needs sunshine"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-24

A shut-in sister, Mrs. Henry w. Good
ell, Al Mention avenue. Pasadena, Cal, has
prepared an extremely choice selection of
Sunshine Powders, 80 in a box, with
printed directions. This delightful form
of sunshine is as pleasing and helpful to
the well as to the invalid.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-24

Somebody did a golden deed; -
Somebody proved a friend in need;
Somebody sang a beautiful song;
Somebody smiled the whole day long:
Somebody thought, 'Tis sweet to Hve;"
Somebody said. I'm glad to give"
Somebody fought valiant fight:
Somebody lived to shield the right.
Was that somebody you?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-24

Midway between poverty ana rlcneS is
genial climate, named contentment with a
Dante and Milton. have dwelt in the tenn
perate chine. Carlyle, too, and Words
worth, and Emerson, have learned a lit
tie and spent less" The heroes and re-
of poverty, have also avoided the tropic
zone of riches. The most famous spot in
Westminster Abbey, it has been said,
commentaries 1.-The glorious company of
paupers." The history of our great men.
from the Pilgrim Fathers to Grant and
Lincoln, does but emphasize this injunc-
tent with earning little and spending
loc
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-24

ST. Rosa di Lima the only canonized fe-
male saint of the New World. She was a
native of Lima Peru. She was devoted
to Christian work, and, being beautiful
disenchanted her lovers by destroying her
complexion with quick lime. She died in
1917, and was canonized by Pope Clement
in 1871.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-24

August 81 is the anniversary of the
birth, in 1776, of Barthold George Niebahr
German historian and critic, whose His
tory of Rome" is regarded as the most
profound and original work on ancient
history produced by any modern writer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-24
Che International
Sunshine Society.

Letters in regard to the organization Of
Sunshine branches should be sent to Mrs
Cynthia WestoVer Alden, the president
general of the International Sunshine
society, sc Fifth avenue, New York Miss
Lillian M. Ellis, 1915 st. Anthony avenue,
St Paul, is Minnesotas state organizer.
Send her any news about Northwestern
branch work. 7 h G o b g is the Min
nesota state organ.
The test of fine character is attention
TO the minutiae of conduct-to do the
little commonplace service of love, the
cheerful word. the cup Of cold water,
when rendered not grudgingly or Of ne
ceSSity.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-24

The most obvious lesson in Christ's
teaching is that there is no happiness in
having and getting anything, but only in
giving; and half the world is on the wrong
scent in the pursuit of happiness. They
think it consists in having and getting,
and being served by others. He that
would be great among you, said Christ
let him remember that there is but one
way-it is more blessed, it is more happy,
to give than to receive.-Drummond
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-24

Dear heart that is growing weary,
Let not thy faith decay;
Some days of the year AIRED reary,
But the fogs will pass away.
Ever the sun shines somewhere, =
Over the land and sea-
Be strong in thy faith and courage
There are summers yet for thee.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-24
NOTABLE DAYS bF THE WEEK.

Aug. % is the anniversary of the birth;
in 1744, of Won Herder, a remarkable Ger
man writer; of James Lick, in 1886, Amer
lean philanthropist; of Francis Bret
Harte, in 1889, American author.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
Good Roads Meeting at CuIpsper.

At a meeting in. Culpeper Mynday in
the interest OF improvement bf public
highway, Mr.. NJ. A. Hays, Is Depart
agent OF the land and industry ,deliver- =
ment of the Southern Red whee-s. zszsed
a forceful address; kssStasSS -Sij~--Sne re
public was iaS6ded Tftinia was fore
most in -Sealth, in population, and in
leadership. lyon havethe power to day
,Ssaid, "by taking up this public road
Question and pushing it, chance to
make Virginia as potent in everything a.
sbe was in the early days OF the republic
for Won have wide diversity OF resour-
ees IN your State, which are notsurpass:.
al nv those CT any State'in the Union
n vour men OF this generation will give
Virginia an efficient system OF improved
HIGHWAYS. you viii do a service for your
State which not be surpassed by that o
snv generation of Virginians, and the
man or men who lead in this work viii
deserve TO-, to rank alongside OF any OF th'
Ieaders you have produced.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
Reunion Of coniedsrstes Fairly Ovsrtun Dallas

The twelfth annual reunion Ofthe Unit
ed Confederate Veterans, is under way
at Dallas, Texas.
Itisestimated that there are 125, 900 Wis
itors there. Sons of the veterans
sponsors, maids of honor, sons, wives
and daughters, each with some badge
showing pride Of Confederate deeds, make
up the total.
Following the opening of the meeting
by Gen. vansandt, Chaplain Young, OF
Texas. delivered touching invocation.
GOV. Savers, on behalf ofTexas, welcom-
ed the visitors. At /. p. NJ Command
erin Chief Gordon arrived. His entrance
into the vast auditorium was dramatic.
Gen. Vanzandt had announced that Gen.
Gordon could not be present. When he
entered there was a cry OF "Gordonf ,
and the veterans rose to their feet.
cit was no fault ofmine, said General
Gordon, when the applause subsidized
that | was 20 hours late" Maybe you
boys can remember time when | was
not late" The General then made 81 el-
oonent speech.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
ROCKEFELLER REPORTED TO HAVE GIVEN
SI,OOe 900 FOR SOUTHERN EDUCATION.
Biz Southern Tour Of Noted NOrtheruers.

Biz Southern Tour Of Noted NOrtherners.
John D Rockefeller, of New York,
has given $1,000,0OO to the cause
OF popular education in the south
The money is said to be given by Mr..
Rockefeller to the executive committee OF
the Conference for Education in the South,
for the general upbuilding OF the schools
and colleges and the stimulation Of inter
est in education. The great gift, coming
on the eve OF the annual conference OF
Northern and Southern men interested IN
education in that section, is oil more than
usual interest, indicating that the move
ment has enlisted the support otthe rich
est philanthropists in the country.
A special train DISK cars left Jersey City
Monday afternoon with aparty ofabout
80 noted men and women, guests OF Rob
ert c. Ogden, on a two weeks tour OF
Southern schools and institutions. Old
Point was reached on Tuesday and
most OF the day spent there. The next
day occurred the anniversary at Hamp-
ton. and the party went from there to
Richmond. The party will then start for
points in the South and on the return
win stop at Blaeksburg, Lexington, and
Luray, Va. The party will also attend
the fifth annual conference for education
in the South at Athens, Ga, April "a to
27 which will probably be the largest
gathering OF educators ever assembled IN
the South. The object Of the conference
is the promotion OF education through
out the South.
Mr.. Rockefeller's gift of 81 100000 is
said to have been due to the influence oil
his son, and the sum may be increased.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

A marriage OF interest was solemnized
Wednesday, April 10th. Z p. m, at the
residence Of Mr., and Mrs otto Koch in
Philadelphia, when their daughter, Miss
Anna Katharine, became the bride of MIR.
A. Minor Wise, Rev. Alexander II. leo
officiating Only members of the family
and few invited guests were present. \
reception followed the ceremony.
Mr.. Wise is a Nirginian and has a
number of friends in fredericksburg and
surrounding counties.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

IEx-Presideut clsysla BID prices estab-
Ished weekly by the trust. Another
auditor, il is said, looks after the
railway end Of shipments.
Now isn't this a pretty state OF ai-
fairs in a free country. Can it be
possible that any intelligent man
will doubt the existence of Beef
Trust. The nerve of one is so great
that one is almost led to call it
gan. 1t certainly is the business Of
the government to protect its sub
lects when they are being robbed of
their daily food and that Govern
ment which neglects its subjects is
unworthy of respect.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
GENERAL NEWS.
The estate of the late Rev. DR.. Il. De-
witt Talmage is valued at over $500, 600.

The estate of the late Rev. DIR. Il. De
witt Talmageis valued at over $500, 600.
Former Director of posts Estes 6. Rath-
bone has been released on bail in Havana
Cuba.
Capts. Joseph B. Coghlan and James
IL. Sands have been appointed rear-ad-
miral.
Silver made a new lOw-price record
yesterday, selling in New York at 3O.
cents.
MARYLAND Day was enthusiastically
celebrated at the Charleston Exposition
Tuesday.
The damage done by the fire in the
Barbican district Of London estimated
at $1O,000,000.
General Tribe Tribe, the Colombian
revolutionary leader, has been over
whelmingly defeated.
E's-St. Louis Exposition authorities
t Wni Uner 900 as the first prize in
!. - ship tournament.
The washing out OF gold has begun
at Dawson, and it is thought that the
Klondike will produce $50, 100000 this
year.
BENJAMIN F. Barnes Of New Jersey
was appointed assistant secretary to
the President, succeeding the late o. l.
Pruden.
Sir Michael Hicks Beach said in the
House of Commons that nothing could
be more premature than the rumOrs in
London about probable peace in South
Africa.
A committee OF negroes, composed o
Ex-Governor Pinchback, OF Louisiana
Bishop Grant, of Indiana: L. W. Lamp
ton, OF Mississippi; and W. Mckinley
OF South Carolina, called on the Pres
dent and asked bis support OF the Crum
packer resolution and the bill to inves
tigate the conditions Of the negro.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
For Over Sixty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
-. used for over sixty years by millions
- ,nothers for their children while teeth
IL =, nth perfect success. 1t soothes the
n MI softens the gums, allays all pains
e e.,.ss wind collie, and is the best remedy
st uI'I n;arrhoea. 1t will relieve the poor
,s..,a sufierer Immediately. Sold by
luz na.1.'s,o,;sts Ia every part of the world
ggIus.,s+v'fye cents q bottle. Be sure anC
iwo"s a. "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
ssk and take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
The Norfolk Primary.

The first primary passed off quietly in
Norfolk Tuesday Only one disturbance
occurred, and that was when a reporter
Of the Norfolk Dispatch went up into
the Fourth ward, the home of the ring
leaders, and was assaulted Indications
are that the reiormers elected DR.. james
&. Riddick, mayor, and several other
officers Both factions will have repre-
sentatives in the council, but there will
be an independent balance of power
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
THURsDAY..~.....APRIL p, 1902
Weather forecast for Fred
ericksburg and Vicinity:
Thursday fair
pRoylpE FOR THE CaILDREN.

In these days OF rushand progress,
the inclination of men seems to be
running toward business so much
that they apparently forget the chill
den. and that the children OF to-day
are the men OF tomorrow.
Provision should be made in every
community for the pleasure OF the
little offsprings on whom depend the
future of this Republic.
JOAQUIN Miller, known far and wide
as the poet Of the Sierras,' is
building in California a park design
ed exclusively for the use of little
children. In the park there will never
be any carriages or road for them,
only little paths or trails such as the
maker OF the park once followed in
the Sierras; and there will never he a
policeman with his clubin sight. IN the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
BOUND TO COME.

A brave, mercurial people may be held
70 subsection indefinitely; but a brave.
pniegmatic people will have their way
eventually even though they are SEEM
ingly whipped ito a finish" The indie
pendence OF the Boer may be long way
OIL, but it will come with time. and indie
pendenee, too, without any suspicion of
snIerainty. New Orleans Times Dem
ocrSt.
That's so. The independence of the
Beers is bound to come, sooner or
later, Tor theirs is a righteous fight
and right must and will eventually
prevail.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

p-.s;dent-elect Palma and escort have
aS In Cuba. Senior Palma says he vii
ar IltSso the Cuban postal and telegraph
comD, as nnder one head and make Gen
servis onda Figuredo director Of the united
Ferns ,msut. He has decided four mem
hers Of his Cabin nit. :. 70 no reoards N,
las element in Cuba as an indispen-
SPa,n span factor il the happiness OF the fu'
s.,,s republic-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
ss5 ntlff,;raAIS- Hiss l(ITsi6iIfiiGUdi %
- 3 s,ngle official or park com

80 A.
hissioner-noboay under pay. Joa-
auin Miller says that he expects the
place to run itself, now that he has
got it started. Henceforth there is
to be only one man on the place,
and he. with a family, a flock OF sheep
some COWS, horses, fowls, fishes for
the ponds and fountains, and no rent
to pay, will he be a lord, and a happy
one.
Most Of the work upon the park
has now been done, audit has already
been extensively invaded by the little
folks OF California, who are able to
wander where they please and do as
they like in this, their own special
domain. Scattered about through
the Park for Children are great,
rough stone monument. the solid
personiAcation OF the poets fancies.
One of them, a great towering pyra-
mid, is known as "The Pyramid to
Moses"
1t is pretty thing, thrusting its
shapely white point up through the
growing trees; but it has practical
interest as well, for it gave work II
its building to a number OF poor men
who needed the money they received
for their labor upon it. A round
high, hollow tower, built OF rough
stones and mortar and turreted with
several great monoliths, is a poetical
tribute to Browning's verse 'ChIidf
Roland to the dark tower came. =
Later on ''Childe Roland Tower vii
be wreathed in roses, but at present
II is twined with barbed wire for the
Encouragement Of the adventurous
tom-cat. Still another OF these rock
built structures is called "The Poets
Tomb" a square, altar-like struc
ture, placed on a hilltop where tho
pines grow thick and the silent hilli
stand guard about it.
The work Of building this Park foi
Children has been to the poet labor
eloyA i has been, too. in it's way
> thechiefwOrk oihisliie. The idea came
to him in 1863, but it was many
years before he had opportunity tc
carry it out. Fifteen years ago TIN
poets health began to fail. He need
ed California air, and became evident
t, to him that il he were to live at al
he must live near the spot which III
had once admired and coveted for
park for children.
In the beginning Joaquin Miiier'i
Park for Children was laughed at "a
the dream OF hali-crazy fanatic
Today it is admittedly one OF tin
pre:tiest spots around San Francisco
and it is pronounced success in th'
part it is intended to fill-that of 9
place where children can be free happy
and unmolested.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
p-aaLs af the Weather

x.v.Ss. wyoming, Idaho and South
Nessns sna and parts OF Utah and Col
srn aS Mo experienced snowstcrm that thai, as;
ofa ,,.sS = he proportions OF a blizzard
this week a Mont, six inches Of snow fell
AZ hlm@ POINTS In the west a hot wave
rr.veiled.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
siaunian increases License.

The City Council oiStaunton has laised
the license ofinsurancec companies, attor'
neys. common crier, daguerrean, dentists
ice dealers, livery stables, physicians,
veterinary surgeons and draymen. The
taxes on dogs and Veterinary surgeons
was doubled. In each case the raise was
considerable.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

j Day AOns VI ~
sex county, filed petition in bankrupt.
cy in the District Court at Richmond
Yesterday. Liabilities given at 1907 81:
assets. none. He claims exempt property
valued at sos.
A large crowd attended Essex court at
rappahannock Monday expecting re-
hearing in the Ramsey Dunn murder case,
hut il was continued The Gaines Bever-
ly shooting case was also continued on
motion OF the defense.
There will be an effort made by the
physicians OF the county to re-organlze
the Piedmont Medical Association, and
to this end the physicians OF Orange and
the adjoining counties are requested 10
meet at Orange on the 2Sth, court-day.
-Gordonsville Gazette.
The seventy first semi-annual meeting
of the Piedmont ConvOcation OF the
Episcopal Church opened at Manassas
Tuesday. Rev Henry kloman, OF Hay
market, delivered iorcible sermon at
night at Trinity church. Bishop Gibson
confirmed large class yesterday.
\. b. Joynes and his brother, W. l.
Joynes, were fined in Norfolk for assault
ting j. IL. Thomson, editor OF the Nor.
folk Dispatch. n. b. Joynes was fined
$50, and his brother $25 and sent on to
the grand jury upon the charge OF as
saulting two employees of the Dispatch
composing room. Both took appeals.
Engineer K. Il. Pierce, Jr.. who has
been at work on the line OF the James
town. Yorktown and Old Point railway
soys that he has completed the location
survey of the route and the contracts FOL
actual construction will be awarded al
once. Work on the roads will begin by
May -,
The investigation of the primary. in
Richmond so far as the Second precinct
of Monroe ward is concerned, Was com
pleted by the city committee. There wac
no evidence OF fraud, and resolution
was offered exonOrating all concerned
The committee will adopt some regula
tions for the future.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
TO THE VOTERS
oE FREDERICKsBURG Va.

OF FKEDEKII kSBUNU, ' \.
respectfully announce my candidacy
for reelection to the office oil Common
wealth Attorney for the City OF treder-
icksburg. Va and il elected will endeavor
to faithfully perform the duties OF that
office ALVIN r. EMBREG.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
:. s,Isisiurs May Be cOutestsd

...t;on Of the constituionality
Inc ~ nassec by thege2eral assembly
Of tne ln ,.srt session imBosing tax of
at iIs ., ION IN the earpipgs OF railroads In
Per esS has hsegfaised, and it may be
taken no the courts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

1T MAY seem a little paradoXical
but the coffin industry is sometime
very live business.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
Reliable CanVaSSGrS
WANTED

To introduce the great new Acid Iron Min
eroI Water. Thousands are being cured by
~ nae Nothing has ever equal d II Tor the
cure Of chronic diseases. Absolutely a nat
nral remedy. A little does the work. Six
~ = treatment for soc. Satisfaction guar
snteed. Good pay and exclusive territory to
narties CAPABLE OF working one or more coun-
IT, None but reliable parties with good
reference need apply. l.. II; Brugh, lead
inc grocer of Roanoke city, Va, who sells it,
avs: Every one, without an exception, has
been benefited or cured OF their m M 9y
comfy Va. after using one bottle for liver
trouble and rheumatism; says VI IL; an
have bad good health ever snss and Tl haze
han Seem va section foreman for n. x W.
r. r., says: ~ suffered for ~ months with
no relief. / used one bottle OF Acid Iron Min
erai and was greatly benefited. Since using
. hotties feel as well as ever did, and have
had no rheumatism aimee. Besides, my gen.
eral health l. much improved.
GARRT Be- WATKINS,
salem. Va. General NJ managers Of Branch Office.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
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and recommend by prominent physicians
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

FOR diamonds a good test is said
,3S 'nat OF hardness. We voucb
81 80 81 stsysha rhAsN Gat,fs vary 80.
M1&N l0artRe, -fezs---
IOr the .--si0 % -.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
Candid dates Ger a'ss
TO THE VOTERS
OF THE CITY OF
FREDERICKSBURG:

hereby announce myself candidate
for the office Of MAYOR Of the city at the
election To be held May -. 1902, aud re-
spectfully solicit your support BEING
unanimously elected to the position by
your City Council nearly two years ago,
/ have since discharged the duties OF the
office to the best Of my ability. II again
elected | promise the same fidelity in the
future that has characterized my present
administration.
Respectfully,
mh4tf VI. Il. WILLIS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
FOR MAYOR.

announce myself a candidateior May
or of fredericksburg at the election To
take place Thursday, May 22nd, 1907.
and will be thankful for the support oi
the voters of this city, promising them a
faithful. and trust an efficient service, il
elected. Respectfully,
JOHN T. GOOLRlCK.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
Shoes, Hats !

II YOU wish to exercise economy,
and at the same time have genteel
Shoe or Oxford, we can surprise you
with our new Spring line of Shoes for
men, ladies and children; box call,
Wei kid, satin calf, dongola, colt
skin, etc. Some styles for dress wear,
some for business-all made on the
latest and best lasts. Come, see our
goods snd get ourprices. HATS
We want everybody to know about
our new styles in mems and boys
Hats for Spring
WALLACE & CO.,
Shoe and Hat Men.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
TO THE VOTERS

OF FREDERlCkSBU RG VI.
| respectfully announce myself candid
ale for reelection to the Office OF City
Sergeant of fredericksburg, and II elect
ed promise a faithful discharge OF the
dnties of the office. ID. ). RUSSELL.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

.rs numerous eannibals IN
There ~ 80. heats, who live on Other
Orange z s--orsass Observer.