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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-05
SMALL INVENTIONS VALUABLE.
Fortunes Have Come TO People Who Devised
Ingenious Articles.

Some of the largest fortunes appear to
have beer derived from the invention OF
triVlalties and novelties. such ~ the once
popular toy known rs dancing jim
crow. which for several years is said
To have yielded it, patentee an annual
income of npw0rd OF 81. 900. The sale
OF another top-Jobn Gilpin-enrichcd
its lucky inventor TO the extent of SlOO -
600 a year AZ long ~ il continued to
enjoy the unexpected popularity that
greeted II when first placed on the
market
Or. Plimpton, the inventor of the roll
er skate made 81 900. 600 out of his
idea. and the man who first thought ol
placing rubber tip at the end of lead
pencils made quite 500, 900 year by
means ofhis simple Improvement
When Harvey Kennedy introduced the
shoe lace he made - 300 900, and the
ordinary umbrella benefited six people by
a. much as $4,000, 900. The Howard
patent for boiling sugar in vacuo proved
a'iucrative investment for the capitalists
who were able to rcmuncrate the invcn-
tor on "A colossal scale. Ii il estimated
that his income averaged between $500
600 and S25O,O0O per annum.
Sir Josiah Mason. the inventor of the
improved steel pen. made an enormous
fortune. and on his death English chart
ties benefited by many millions of dollars
The patentee of the pen for shading in
different cOlors derived II yearly income
of about 100000 from this ingenious
contrivance. IL is stated that the wood
en- bah with m elastic attached yielded
over 500. OOOa year. Many readers will
remember n legal action which took place
some years ago. when in the course of
the evidence il transpired that the in
ventor of the metal plates used for pro-
tccting the soles and heels of Shooes from
wear sold $4,000. 600 plates in 1879.
and in lSS7 the number reached a total
Of 1f3 5000 600. which reached realized
profits of II 100. 600 for the year.
The woman who invented the modern
baby carriage enriched herself TO the ex-
tent of $4,000. and a young woman
living in Port Elizabeth. South Africa de
viSed the simple toilet requisite known a.
the Mary Anderson curling iron from
which she derives royalties amounting
to 5000 year Ii was the wife of a
clergyman who designed an improve
ment for the corset and made a fortune
out oi il. The gim'ct-pointed screw.
the idea oi little girl, brought many
millions OF dollars to the clever inven-
tor. Miss Knight. n young lady of eN-
celcnt talents. was gifted with won.
dcriul mechanical powers. as will be seen
10y the complicated mechanism of her
machine for making paper hags. We
are told she refused $500 600 for il
shortly after taking out the patent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-05

A Philadelphian recently had occasion
To visit the chief physician OF the ASYLUM
Tor the insane at Columbus. O.. and was
shown through the institution by the ply
stefan and the superintendent, who told
HIM many interesting anecdotes about
the various inmates. One. an Irshman
from Steubenville, that State. had been
brought TO the asylum at a time when il
was filled almost toits capacity, and the
superintendent, turning to one of the
physicians, said: Doctor, what ward
would we better put this new man into?''
The lrishman, recognizing that he was
the new man referred to, spoke up and
said: 'lndade, l car-re very little what
war-rd yez put me into so long as bez
Democratic" -Philadelphia Times.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-05
Human Bsit For Leechcs

In mcridionai Russia and especially
In the innumcrable ponds Of the basin
Of the Don and Donetz rivers the in
nabitants gain n remuuerative liveli-
hood, though dangerous aud disagree
able IN leech fishing. Bare legged they
tramp about the water. and lecches fix
themselves upon the bare flesh. AS
soon as the fishers reach terra firma
they remove the habby animals and
deposit them in an carthen vessel II
Is painful ana weakening operation
and sometimes even fatal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-05

Through the months of June and
July our baby was teething and took
a running of of the bowels and
sickness OF the stomach" saws o.
Il. NJ Holiday, of Deming. Ind
His bowels would move from five to
eight times a day. had a bottle of Cham
berlain's Cole, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy in the house and gave him four
drops in teaspoOnful of water and he
got better at once. Sold by NJ. NJ.
Lewis, Druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-05

My baby was terribly sick with the
diarrhoca. says ! II. Doak. OF Williams.
Oregon. We were unable to cure him
with the doctors assistance. and as n
last resort we tried Chamberlain Collie.
Cholera and Narrhoea Remedy am
happy To say it gave immediate relief
and complete cure. For sale by NJ NJ.
Lewis Druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-05

Hog supplies ut the markets con-
tinue light. The failure of the corn
crop in 1901 cut down materially the
productive machinery. What should
now be parent stock went TO the
slaughter pens. The outlook is good
for the man who raises hogs for mar
Eet
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-05
Controlled BY Labor Unions.

The farmers throughout southern Iudi-
ana have declared their intention To mt
their farms IN grass and engage solely in
stock raising They assert that labor
unions have made the raising of large
crops Improbable owing to the fact
that SO manyfarm laborers are members
OF the union. Local unions of farm la
borers fix the wages for farm work and
the farmers were compelled to pay the
price demand in order To save their
crops
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-05

The town Of Leonberg. In Wurttem.
berg. is known as the town of moth
ers,' for there the mothers OF Schiller
and Kepler lived. on the walk OF the
old castle where the magma charta OF
Wurttembcrg liberties was signed by
Ulrich. the well beloved. tablets have
been placed In honor OF the mothers of
the poet and the astronomer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-05
FREDERICKSBURG, Va, TUESDAY, AUGUST 5. 1902
Wharton drove Camp Meeting.

Wharton Grove Camp. near Meems
Lancaster county, closed Yesterday. after
having been in progress ten days hrs.
\. &. Barron. /. : Bowler. H. NJ. Whar-
ton aud 4. t. Dickinson conducted the
services. Nearly every tent was occu-
pied and the boarding tents did good
business. Sunday the crowd was i'm
mensc, probably the largest ever assem-
bled on the grounds. Gov. and Mrs
Montague attended the camp on the first
sunday
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-05
ID Needs a Tonic

There are times when your liver needs
"A tonic. Don't give purgatives that grippe
and weaken. DcNitt's Little Early Risers
cNpcl all poison from the system and act
a tonic to the liver W Scott. 5al High
land ave Milton. Pa says: II have car
ried DeNitts Little Early Risers with me
Tor several years ana would nor be- with
ont them. Small and easy 20 take Pure
~ vegetable. They ncvergripe or distress.
ID. e. Bowman
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-05
by His own ECorts

Joax-foung Simplins has ut last
succeeded in carving out n fortune by
his own efforts.
HoaS-Nhy. l was under the impress.
sion that he married an hcircss.
Joax-So he did. but he bad TO cut
out dozen other fellows before taking
up his residence on the sunny side of
Easy Chicago News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-05

The laws of health require that the bow
els move once each day and one of the
penalties for violating this law is piles.
Keep your bowels regular by taking n
dose OF Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets when necessary and You will
never have that severe punishment inhict-
ed Upon you- Price. - cents. For sale
by NJ. NJ. Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-05
Availability nulcn.

Don't nattcr yourself that friendship
authorizes you TO say disagrccable
things TO your intimates. On the con
nary. the nearer you como into rcIa-
uon with person the more necessary
do fact and courtesy -Holmes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-05

What you need is n vacation" ad-
viscd the physician
We Just had one, doctor replied the
patient; Il think another would Kill
me. Ohio State Journal
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-05

Mrs. Geneva Taylor. aged 36 years.
wife of pOorfar ner ut the Looneyt'reek
Va. gave birth 10 triplets girls-last
week-their weights We're four. and six
pounds. This is the third time Mrs Tay-
Tor has given birth To triplets, and the
nine children are all living.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-05

young girl, ; feet inches in height
weighing II pounds. can waltz three
hours straight without stopping, while
a young man, , feet o inches tall weigh
ing 100 pounds, can waltz only b min
utes. How many partners, averaging
lao pounds and > feet 3 inches in height.
will the young girl exhaust in an even
ing of eleven hours. allowing twenty
minutes for refreshments?-I.ife.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-05

What most people want il something
mild and gentle. when in need Of a physic.
Chamberlain = Stomach and l.iverTahlets
ill the bill to a dot. They are easy to take
and pleasant in effect. For sale by NJ NJ.
Lewis, Druggist.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-25
49, - - IT,,
Hibbing will soon have a new

Hibbing will soon have a new
post-office building.
Anton Indihor erects a neat new
bushes block at Sparta.
1t is given out that the new city
of Eveleth is soon to be graced by a
new brick hotel.
The Northern Gun Club il the
name of a new organization of Two
Harbors nimrods.
The Mashek Lumber company
open the saving season at their
Longyea1 lake mill this week.
A nice flow of good water has
been struck in the new village we'll
at Chisholm, at depth of "A feet.
The citizens of Tower organize a
Good Roads Association, for the
purpose of looking after the build
ing and improvement of roads to
adjacent farm sections,
The business men of Bessemer
are reported by the Herald to have
subscribed for large blocks of stock
of new brewing company which
incorporates to start large brew
cry at that point.
The building owned by Gust
Johnson and Albert Olson, at Eve
leth, is being moved to a lot near
the Fayal road, purchased bv the
city that the long row of wooden
structures might have a break for
fire protection.
Representative J. c. Pope of Mora,
accompanied by his nephew, r. n:
Pope, and George H. Newbury,
Mora banker, were Virginia visitors
yesterday, viewing the adjoining
mines. Representative Pope made
the announcement at the close of
the special session that he would
not be candidate for reelection,
having quit the political arena, but
his friends now demand that he be-
come candidate for the Republic
can nomination for the state senate
in opposition to Senator McCusick.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-25
Il VERY PROPER MOyE.

In Brown county and in Stevens
county the newspaper publishers
have agreed not to publish political
announcements except for pay, a
schedule for which has been ar
ranged. There seems to be dispo-
sition in this county to do the same.
Red Wing Republican.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-25
DlssOLUTIOh Or PARTNERSHIP

DASOOLO1AOV OF HAhxN6hNdxT.
Virginia, Mimi, March 81, 1902:
Notice is hereby given that the
partnership of Fred L. Johnson and
Ed Person, under the firm name Of
F. L. Johnson, heretofore conduct
ing the business as grocery store
in the city of Virginia, st, Louis Co.
Mimi, is hereby by mutual consent
dissolved. -" ~.,
The said Fred L. Johnson to CON
tinue the said grocery business and
the said Ed Person retiring. Fred
L. Johnson to collect all bills due
said partnership and assume all
debts of said firm Of F. E. Johnson.
I'll > s. - FRED E. JOHNSON. /
I'd. !. ED PERSON
In presence Of > b. .....s.. II J.
Z. a Chas. e. Nelson. .sfzs
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-25
NeigbboriDg Notes.
EEEK1EEEEl22322XI3EEEE

The young people of Bessemer
organize golf club. -:
The Interstate Iron Co. erects a
neat new Office building at the
Grant. s." ~, ~-~' ~.
y 49, T. 41~-E~ y ~ I'D !. 4: =
) The Modern Woodmen OF <Ameri-
Ca will soon organize a. new Camp
at Sparta, .s4x 81 ,#
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-25

A PROCESS for the artificial aging
of wbiskey is among late discover
les, but thus far no discovery for
the rejuvenation of those whose
lives have been wrecked by the in
temperate usage of liquor has been
announced.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-25
F4 TUR hon. U. d. KINNEY

Since the positive refusal of Hon.
Page Morris to become a candidate
for denomination and re election to
congress the mind of the politician
has toyed with the names of many
prominent Republicans as possible
successors to his seat: Among the
men who have received notable
mention are VIM. L. Window, Hon.
O. D. Kinney, L. NJ. Wilcutts, VIM.
E. Culkin, E. L. Fisher and Repre-
sentative Noyes.
Mr.. Window has during previous
campaigns been an active aspirant
for the honors of the position, but
when approached upon the subject
feelingly declined the honor of a
nomination or election, stating that
his ambition at this time is in the
direction of law, not politics, but in
the discussion of the coming con-
test said:
"Why not nominate O. D. Kinney?
He can be elected easily. This dis
trict needs man like Mr.. Kinney
to represent it. He has the neces-
sary acquaintance and wealth to
represent the district with the dig
nifty it deserves. This is a district
of large and intricate business in
terests. Mr.. Kinney has demon
strated in his private affairs that he
has the ability to handle such af-
fairs successfully. Our business
men should push him into the race
for the nomination. He has always
been consistent Republican. He
has always believed in Republican
principles. He can be depended
upon to remain so to the end. He
is first lass:campaigner. He can
spare the time and money. Con-
gressional duties would be a serious
matter with o. D. Kinney. We. need
such a man in congress-, just now"
L. N. Willcuts also makes the fol-
lowing ,htatement: relativd TO Mr..
Kinney's' fitness for the posi- lion:
Mr.. Kinney would make an ex-
cellent congressman. He is a man
of large capacity, brainy and would
be an effective man in the house.
He is erninently qualified for the
place in every way'
~
The bringing out of the name of
o. D. Kinney will meet with the
hearty support of all factions, and
on the ranges, where Mr.: Kinney
has many and varied interests, his
candidacy would receive unanimous
support. Ten years ago he was
prospective candidate, but quelled
his ambitions to make room for the
Hon. Chas. "A. Towne, whose politi-
cal star was then in the ascendency,
and by many it is still believed that
had Mr.. Kinney persisted in his ef-
forts for the nomination at that
time it would have been accorded
him.
Since that time Mr.. Kinney has
placed himself on a very satisfac
tory financial basis, and mas the
time, and we trust the inclination,
to attend to the honors Of the posi-
ton which is now within his grasp.
He is at present on his way home
from a winter trip to Florida, and
has not as yet been approached on
the subject. but we trust that upon
his return to Duluth his friends
may prevail upon him to become
candidate. The voters of the dis
trict will assuredly do the rest.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-25

< THE kveleth Star tips OF the fact
that Virginia will have a candidate
for county Office at the coming cleo
ton. Aye, and perhaps two, as
we'll as a Republican candidate for
the legislature.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-25
Entered ut the Post once at Virginia MINI.
as second class mail matter. IL =
Terms, 50 Per Year, in Advance.
Official Paper, City Of Virginia;
Special Notice.

Persons wtshing>a news item. change of
lad" or anything in the line Of locals in
serted, Will please have same in our Office by
Thursday noon of each week, ii convenient,
as it saves time and trouble for both parties
We reserve the right to positively refuse
any notice OF whatever nature after 2o'clock
p. m. on Thursday.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-25
II SOFT IMPEACHMENT.

According to the Duluth papers
we are candidate for the legisla-
ture. We hardly know whether to
affirm or deny the allegation. It's
a reasonably soft impeachment. It
might be as we'll to plead guilty
Eveleth Star. i
The "Court on Wheels" will visit
the ranges for the purpose of max
ing new American citizens, during
the month, of june ...5 :.
1T scarce seems necessary for the
Republicans of district like this
to pick up a renegade democrat or
one whose political influence was
purchased for cash consideration
upon whom toshower political hon
OTs. !: - -. -, x >.s.sssss .5:r
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-25

: WE note that Joseph B. Cotton, of
Duluth, is mentioned among the
list of congressional possibilities.
Let's see, wasn't it Mr.. Cotton who
worked so sedulously for the coun-
ty division proposition during the
campaign of 1900?
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-25

THE court has sustained the elec-
ton of Mayor Hugo in the Duluth
mayoralty contest. giving him a
majority of five. The case will be-
taken to the supreme court and
Henry's funeral postponed awaiting
the decision of that body.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-25

If there is to be any change in the
state auditors Office this year we
are heartily in favor of the candi-
dacy of o. Halden, of Duluth. AS
county auditor of st. Louis county
for several terms he has shown
himself to be very capable and
efficient officer and a man whom
the great corporations have found
it impossible to either SCI re or cor
rupt. His service and loyalty to
the party is deserving of such rec
ognition as he asks. BY all means
let it be Halden.-Grand Rapids
Magnet.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-25

In commenting upon the decision
of Hon. Page Morris to not re- enter
the fight for congress The Virgin
ian says: "We don't know OF anyone
in this neighborhood who is at all
sorrv." If the editor of The Virgin
ian will look up census statistics we
believe he may find that there are
other people "in this neighborhood"
aside from himself.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-21

son and three daughters. The remains
arrived here on No. 8 Sunday morning.
Mrs. w. L. Moss of Ottumwa visited
Mrs. Fred Bell Last week.
Mrs. w. f Clements is visiting her
new granddaughter at the home of Rev
and Mrs. w. H. Perdue, at New
Sharon.
Mrs Cora Smith Nelson left last
week for her new home at Lockridge.
The third number of the Epworth
League lecture course will be given at
the M. E. church next Friday evening
January "a, by DR.. A. E. Craig of OF
tumwa. Subject, Rebound of Charac.
ter"
T. M. Wilcoxson, who has been laid
up for some time, is able to be out
again.
A series of meetings were begun at
the M. E. church Sunday evening.
They will probably run two or three
weeks.
Solomon Young of Des Moines re.
turned to his home today after spend
ing several days with his old school
mate, Capt. H. C. Humbert.
The following is list of officers of
Wapello camp. No. 1900, M. w. A., who
We're installed last Tuesday evening
Fred Bell, V. c.; Otis Mccoy, w. A.;
j. D. Newell, banker. H. e. Woodford
clerk; Elmer Johnson, escort, II. S.
Burris, Waterman; James Reeve, chief
forester; ]. A. VanZant, ]. F. Newell
and ]. P. Anderson, managers; NJ. l..
Davis and j. F. Newell, physicians.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-21

and has saved up considerable money
and he is showing sound judgment in
investing his money in Iowa land.
F. w. Hall visited with l.. L. Sven
son recently.
Charley johnson was an Ottumwa
visitor Tuesday.
Sven Pearson was in }1iteman last
Saturday on business.
Alex Johnson, the assessor, has COM
menced his yearly round of work
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Hall, of Blakes-
burg, spent last Sunday with L. L.
Swenson and wife.
Sven Nelson is improving every
day in health. He is now able to
walk quite little with the aid of a
pair of crutches.
A. T. johnson was in this vicinity
one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Baldwell spent
Sunday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Pearson.
Johnny Peterson, son of Jacob Pc,
terson, of Blakesburg, left last week
for Kansas, and Oklahoma, for sew
eral weeks to look over land in these
localities as he is intending to locate
there early in the spring.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-21
EddyviIIe.

Eddyville, Jan. 2O.-Several of the
young people of this place attended
literary at the Charter Oak school
house, north of town, Friday night. A
well selected program was rendered to
a well filled house. Among the num-
bers especially worthy of mention was,
debate on Resolved, that man will
do more for the love of money than for
woman" The decision of the judges
of the debate stood two for the mega
tive and one for the affirmative, thus
giving woman the victory. At the
program to be presented Friday even
ing, January 81, the question, Re
solved, that women should have the
right of suffrage" will be discussed.
Other things on the program will be-:
macy, or "How the Scheme Worked"
macy, or "How the Scame Worked"
and some selections by the Pekay
band
Timothy Sullivan, an aged citizen
of this place, passed away Saturday
afternoon. The date of the funeral
will not be decided upon till the arriv-
al Of two of his sons from a distance.
He was an old settler of this place, and
leaves several children.
VIM. Chiffon Is building large barn
on his farm On Sand Ridge.
The Chapman residence In the south
part OF town is rapidly nearing compile
ton.
H. McMahan. formerly Of EddyviIle,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-21

but now of Oskaloosa, is here for an
extended visit with relatives and old
friends.
Johnny Williams, the 11-year-old
son of Scott Williams of Sand Ridge,
has been suffering with congestion of
the lungs.
The little 3-year-old son of Frank
Kussart has been a sufferer with Group.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Walker will
move from Grays Creek to Eddyville
in a couple Of weeks, and Mr.. Walker
will assume a position in the new gro,
Gerry store soon to be opened up here
by George DeTar.
w. G.. Wood, of Abba, was in town
in the interest of his firm recently.
S. A. Davis will soon move from the
south part of town to the north part
of the city.
Paul Leeling is moving from the
nenghborhood south of town to the
J. A. Gray farm, on Gray's Creek,
which he recently purchased, and Mr..
Gray will shortly move his family to
| Eddyville.
E. M. Lester will move north of
town March 1.