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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

We next arrive at bridge sasc. Al
tho fouthwnrd Is seen tho old bridge.
which is of considerable antiquity.
The suspension bridge. seen a iItii"
farther up the river. Ia only for tho
use OF foot passengers. and was erect
cd about 10 years ago.
New Hntc. on tho sitc Of which
once stood u postcrn called Pepper
cate. Ia now reached. Tho posiern
wns removed and the new satc erected
In iG0S.
Now VIC arc back again nt Eas.
cate. and but short distance from
tho hotel. After lunch We start for
tho Rows. Chester Is laid out upon
lines Of the greatest simplicity. with
four principal streets. which retain
many old timber buildings. which give
them an unusual and quaint appear.
nncc. intcrscctins each other nearly
ut right nnHics.
Tho Rows are most extraordinary
ranges of shops. OF which there ix nc
counterpart In any other city. Ac
cording to Albert Smith. the footway
lies right through the frst floor fronts
Of tho houses. and this Is apparently
so. the upper stories being supported
by solid stone pillars overlapping the
footway.
Besides tho steps Mt either end
there are others every 10 or so feet for
convenience of descent. The upper
rows. It may be remarked. comprise
most OF the best shops. the Inferior
ones nbutting on the street below.
A building on watcrgatc street
(Which is not at NIL to be slightcd)
bears the date 1862. and on the lower
beam the following: Gods Provi.
dencc In Mine Inheritance" rs n grato-
full memorial for delivcrancc from
the plague. which visited nearly every
other house on the street.
Lower down on the same side i5
Bishop Lloyd's house. fancifuilr
decorated mansion. with some of tho
principal events recorded In the scrip.
lures carved .on Its panels. The Stan.
ley palace. which dates from 1891. is
also on watergate street, and exhibits
magnificent specimens OF wood carv.
ing.
Before leaving Chester We must not
fail to visit st. Johns church and pri.
ory, the foundations of which nre said
TO have been laid in ESQ. The story
goes that Ethelrcd. King OF Mercia,
.minding to build church. was told
that when he ghould scs white hind
there he should build n church. which
white hind he saw In the place where
st. Johns church standeth." In re-
membrance of this his picture. with a
white hind in his hand. was placed in
the church. and can be seen now. al.
though In state of decay.
The church is on an elevation over
hanging the north banks Of the Dee.
and but short distance without the
city walls. Although now much
ruined. it retains much OF its
grandeur.
Where She Was Prominent.
T,, <,tf ~ ~h1n o,l,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
The Pity Of It.

Secretary Shaw tells this story of
his second race for governor in Iowa,
when he failed to carry his own coun-
ty: He was chatting with witty Irish
cobbler, who dryly congratulated him
on his election. Yes, I'm glad to be
elected said Mr.. Shaw, but I'm sor-
ry to have lost the county where l
live" Pat didn't say a word. What
do you think about it, Pat?" persisted
the successful candidate. "Begorra,
it's the dlvil's own pity ye didn't live
in every county of the shtate," was
the explosive reply.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
| I!YA1 LITTLE raEM
z57uS III.

bark Of the mountain birch is very
beautiful. and am always looking for
rare pieces. With few yards Of half
inch satin ribbon. some silh-inished
cotton to matca ard some large empty
candy boxes fer pasteboard. ! con
trive articles that sold before they
reached the fair. My picture frames
We're 7x9 inches, with ovais cut as per
fectly as possible. fasten a dainty
knot OF driei everlasting flowers tied
with satin ribbon in one corner. cut
a piece OF pasteboard size of your
frame. catch the bark to II lightly si
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

the top. and design O: partridge vines
with their red berries and some del.
icate fern leaves painted in oils-ar-
ranged as though held in place by tho
hook. A little knot OF the cverlastings
might be substituted for the paintings.
Have made many OF these watch
stands and notice that they are always
used. Bonbon baskets were Just Us
pretty us they could be. Used red in
making these-cutting the birch bark
as illustrated. sew the corners from
bottom to top and down again. using
same needle holes, making stitches
form an Y. Tie the doubled silk
finished cotton in n bowknot at the
bottom. Cut handle strip of bark
inch wide 9is inches long, place ends
inside of basket sides and tie secure.
ly with ribbon. having bows outside
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
Old Chester Cathedral
Early Church Architecture Of Surprising
Beauty Seen in the "ouaintest Walled City
Ia EneLand"-BUN Centuries Ago.
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Especial correspondence.l

its forp is now an extensive fiat called
the Roodee, which in olden times was
the Champs de Mars. where athletic
contests were held. II is now tho
Chester race course. races being held
there twice year.
Farther along ON the left is t,s
Grosyenor bridge. with its far'fam I'd
arch. one OF the widest arches Of
masonry In the world.
Al our left within the walls are ne
castle. of which Caesars tower is all
that remains ot the original. and tie
armory. which has hne display OF
arms.
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Ineombus.ible Wood.

Alum and glue in equal parts are
dissolved in water strongly saturated
with salt. Both solutions are mixed
together. Dip splinters OF wood into
the fluid until every part is saturated.
let them dry, and repeat the process.
Wood prepared in such way will not
burn. To make the trick more inter.
esting and to avoid the suspicion that
the splinters are prepared, mix them
among other unprepared splinters aft.
er marking them in a certain way.
After burning few splinters, pick
out one of the prepared ones and de.
clare that by your magic influence
the splinter you hold in your hand
will become incombustible. Hand 1t
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
The Dandy Fifth at washinaton.

The Fifth New York Heavy Artillery
Veteran volunteers was one of the big
gest regiments in the war. If it wasn't
the biggest. Over 5000 men were re-
cruited for the three battalions COM
prising this regiment. During the
three years and five months of serv-
ice the regiment took part in twenty.
two battles, in whole or In part, from
1861 to 1865. Two battalions of the
regiment served as bodyguard to Pres.
ident Lincoln and his cabinet officers
on November 10. 1868. at the conse-
Grafton of the congress at Gettysburg.
dedicated by congress to the fallen
heroes Of that memorable battle.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

penance for frivolity last winter. De-
sides. I'm going to like IL. It's SO
sturdy and independent To labor"
"of course II Is" he agreed. well.
suppose don't say anything about II
to the gardener? There are lots OF
bulbs In the greenhouse and store
room. ! will pick out some OF the
handsomest and bring them over my.
self. snd-heip plant them-may II"
She looked at him thoughtfuily.
why. yes: don't know but you
may" she answered. 'You can tell
me how
And do the digging" he supple
rented. II will put On gloves. Il will
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
Christmas Gifts.

A correspondent writes: your
readers will doubtless appreciate hear.
ing about the fancy articles we see
and make while on our summer vaca.
ton. They are designed for Christ
mas presents, for prizes, when the
boarders have planned some special
entertainment, or for the church fair,
held each year in the little district
school by the townspeople. do not
knit or crochet, but my birchbark
work may interest you. The outer
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
A nassI E.ni,sIon.

DO you know how Gen. Kutsi.y was
blown into TIE air during the siege
Of Sebastopol?
Insert two matches into the small
sides OF n matchbox. as shown in
illustration and place tAlrc one hor.
izontally between the tvo upright
matches. Plant a match In the mid
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

HERE are very few
travellers arriving at
Liverpool but leave that
commercial city at the
Very first opportunity
aad hasten To quiet.
unassuming ch ester.
the "quaintest old
walled city in Eng
land" In this old ces-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
FIN Empty Bottles with Smoke.

Rinse out one bottle with hartshorn
and another bottle with spirits of salt:
next bring the bottles together mouth
to mouth; both will at once be per-
vaded with white vapors. The vapors
in question are composed of sal am
moniac-a solid body generated by the
union of two invisible gases.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

trisn capital. although over 1900
years have passed since Julius Agri-
cola and his legions held sway. scarce
year passes but something OF great
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
our Sense of Touch.

The sense of touch is dullest on the
back.
The strongest arguments arc those
which contain the most truth couched
IN the gentlest terms.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

When man marries grass widow
don't present him with lawn mower
II you would retain his friendship
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

AS she raised her eyeB she looked
straight into pair of admiring
ones.
Ell over with dirt. ! saw him do a
few this morning"
"Oh, that's It," in n relieved voice:
81 didn't know, but it's lovely. II
they're bulbs there won't be any wilt
ing, and everything is sure to come
out all right. But where sail get
them?"
"If you will permit me-" eagerly, II
will be only too delighted. My garden
er shall bring them over and plant
them for you himself"
mo. no." she protested; "rot that
I must do the work. It'h &c be my
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

die to represent the river and place II
on the horizontal match as shown.
Light the horizontal match between
the rider md one end. and you will
see Immediately how Gen. KutIky was
blown Into the air.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

At center of handle on top fasten an
artistic bunch of everlastings with o
generous bow Of ribbon.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

Hope is the promissory note of the
future.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
ENCHANTMENT.

ohva is the
Tha on
hiswosld o
A Paradis
And
And
Bscauss love you $
so
More o
10
Dol hts ques nnss q
eeau love you
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

Where She Was Prominent.
In city school recently each of the
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30

Now that the American people have re- ceived so startling a proof of trustisua's willinsnes to oppress it's victims to the starvation point there should be littie doubt of prompt and intelligent remedial action at the polls. The trusts, and the republican, party which created and is now owned by the trusts, must be removed from power. The hour has come when the American people must vote to protect their right to enjoy life and the pursuit of happiness. Down with the trusts and away with the mammon worshipers!
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30
Hustling Merchants.

The enterprising and hustling business firm of Mckenzie Brothers have nicely displayed business an- nouncement in todaYs edition of the Soliphone.
 This firm having assumed control of the entire business ol that popular establishment respectfully invite all to call around to see them. They will highly appreciate your patron- age and not only will they serve you the best of goods on the market bat will quote prices as low as the low est.
 Read their new advertisement and pay them call.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30

Cuban towns, some very pretty re- sorts; some dirty streets, fiat roofed houses with their courts :; and market, abundantly stocked with fruits, and a few vegetables, nothing very inviting about this part of Havana to my thinking.
 The bay is magnificent and is undoubtedly the finest harbor Tn the world and is capable of hold ing 1000 vessels.
 We were shown the positions taken by several of the war vessels during our late unpleasantness with Spain also where the Maine was anchored on the Hateful eve- ming Feb-15, 1898. Recrossing the bay we wended our way toward our rooms; feeling tired and hungry we stopped at a "down town" Chinese restaurant, got us cup of tea and sandwich. One needs to know the Spanish or Cuban language in order to fully appreciate all experiences.
 I won't have time to write any more this evening; we want to take a trip in the country tomorrow and we'll have to retire early so we can be up and astir betimes to- morrow. Good night,
 Yours Truly,
 JIM.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30
Saved Many a Time.

Don't neglect coughs and colds even if it is spting. Such cases often result seriously at this season just because people are careless. A dose of One Minute Cough Cure will remove all danger. Absolutely safe. Acts at once. Sure cure for coughs, colds, croup, grip, bronchitis and other throat and lung troubles. "I have used One Minute Cough Cure several yesrs," says Post- master c. O. Dawson, Barr, III. "It is the very best cough medicine on the market. It has saved me many severe spell of sickness, and warmly recom- mend it." The children's favorte. The Globe Drug Store.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30
Justice is truth in action.
The Island of Cuba
THIRD LETTER.

l shall not attempt big long letter this evening for l don't feel just as communicative as usual. Maybe it's because Pm little lazy, the weather though is very warm and I am really tire W, my self and a jolly party from ''th e States" went over to "Ven,o" where the reservoir tha5 supplies the city w,th water, is stu, ed. It is mp y an immense aore@uct which is supplied with water / om the liver ( olrera; thi Was con
 truc.ed bv Autone i under Ph'l'p 2a6aad ? owed 10 be one O. e
 ew sccc M uude aA o5 ot that b o,ea 6poni | Aing. IT.. reselyor contains more than two 1,mea tle wa.er necessary to a9- ply tha -own, and is bu-diug 3 q con ucdon shows mas CT work manship.
 Tn going over we took advantage of the tlaln that leads from Havana to Vento, but coming back we walked. The place is ten miles away hence this unusual "tired feeling" So good by for tonight.
 2-18-1902. JIM.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30
REPUBLICAN, TNFAMY.

The republican party leaders are alarmed. They realize that Lheir reign of infamy and tyranny is near at band. They can no longer swing the party lash and make the strong young Westerner bow down and worship the effete Fasteners god of pro- tection. The West and South will no longer consent to be robbed for the benefit of the eGete East and the Pennsylvania iron and steel barons.
 The dawn of intelligence is breaking and the liberty-loving people Of America are aroused and disgusted with the course pursued by the national republican admin know that the authorities at Washington have aided the British government secret ly to conquer Christian, God-fearing, liberty-loving people. Every act of bru- tality perpetrated by the British upon the Boers has been endorsed by Roosevelt the Accident, and by Hays, his Tory secretary of state. Today the English robber and murderer possesses more power and infu- once at Washington than the mass of the American people.
 Warnings are now being issued by re- publican organs pointing out the increas- ing danger of republican defeat and disas ter in the congressional elections. From the leaders are to be heard strenuous cries of command intended to force back into the party's damnabe machine formation the many republicans who have rebelled against the iron collar of party discipline as exercised by unprinciped leaders. In plain words, the republican party has been weighed In the balance and found wanting. It IS corrupt, it is false to every principle of truth and liberty, and it recognizes no right save that of mlsh The Decla a. tion Of Independence has no weight with a republican leader lt IS oosolete. TAo words 0, Lincoln are regarded as danger ousand l6erty ana patriotism are to them but Ghe dream of an idealisC. The Roosc welt dynasty should be buried in oblivion. Let the people unite and under the banner of democracy, upon which must be in- scrioed, "Liberty and Justice for All; Special Privileges for None," malch to victory.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30
A Strong indictment.
JIM.

Tie Woodruff County News, pulp lished McCory, s out iD strong 9 ticle in whie de la es it is im- possi ble 10 say who was and who was
 0 eal y yaomiua ed he primaries a tha coau The News refers to tho cueDa aes made in the records of tae cleo iou of 1909 in the Secretary of $ a e's office, and to the several differen stories ana rumors with reference to the vote of March 29th, and ca Is pon all Democrats who love thei party to see to it that hereafter the primary election be legaIzed and honest men appointe d to act as judges and clerks.
 This is very strong indlctment ot the people of Woodruff county and there is no doubt they owe it to mem selves to purify their politics. Ii they do not there is going to be the devil to pay one of these days Helena World.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30
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The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30

Statistics show that there is a great in- Aux of negroes into the northern cities.
 Paradise a Ill De coming within a stone's throw when Jhe race is unloaded upon our beloved brethren who argue that racial eqaslity IS hsaven's first law. But taere will be a mighty conspicuous change of sentiment mosg them ii that ever h8p-
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30
THE LAST GALL.

The death Of Sol Smith Russell at his home .n Wasnin.ton. removes from the stage one Of tue most unique characters that has ever dignifed the sock and buskin.
 HIS death WAS due to u complication of troubles, he aaging suffered most during the past year from locomotor ataxia and partial paralysis He was more like g genial, good-nasured circuis-lider than an actor, and hls whole life, so far as the public Lew nin, was characterized by a kindly, pure manhood. He was in the strics lest sense aslf-made, hayn4 fought all the battles &ad Dsved the hardships of the conveu.ioaal "oa4 as sormer," from the days when he was forced to beat a
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30
Mill Creek.

J. R. Tarpley had the misfortune to lose good animal one day last week. 9
 George Horton made business trip to Loulyma today.
 Lee Scott, of Clay coun Y was in our town or bushes
 Bo n to NJ. and Mr.. M. l.. Kauble, bo5n og Doy.
 Mies May Ap'ich left for Ps a. gould todav, 70 spend weeI with friend
 :, W. Ramec i on he puay list.
 A big crowd of young folks were wis ting 3 O. F. Grsy's last Sunday.
 Kaubie Bros loadad 8 car load of squares a. Lon yma last week.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30
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Iuick cnangss, and pe~goim otter

Q quick caansss. and peeGoim otter thsnllles tasks for tue palI2,gy sun Of S6 a waeE. Upon one occ. sion, afser ginsing a bel t1Ioesnout ule stseeLs po attract an audience. 1e was geati6ed wish a bo1-ohice contr button of 6 cents. But success came, after years of toll and perseverance,, and at his feet,n as the saying goes, and was considered the originator of a school oi character acting in which he had many imitators but few equals. The stage would be infinitely nearer the Shakesperean and tae Christian idea if there were more Sol Smith Russei in it.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30

and Miss Maud Remedy. Esq. Jeff Bratton performed the ceremony.
 Mr. York is prosperous middle aged man residing in Murphyso Do o, Ill.,, while the bride IS well. known Paragould young lady. The couple are the recipients O. many congratu- lations from friends.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30
FOURTH LEI TER.
Havana -2-19-1901

(Evening,) In my room. Well Charlie, nothing of importance happened today, only we crossed the bay and pent the major part of the day visiting Rigla. This is the other part of Havana, and is a town of about 10000 inhabitants. The town tallies with other Spanish
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30
pens.

It is enough to make old Spain snicl5er every time sne thinks about how nicely sne shuff1ed her Philippine troubles off on Uncle Sam's shoulders.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30

Some men te as offensive in the public eye as cinder in the eye of an individual.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30

Nothing on earth ever beats good wife but mean husband.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30
Married.

A pleasant marriage ceremony was performed n the county clerk s effioe yesterday 2lternoon, the con- tract us parties being A. M. York
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30

A man full of conceit is as disagreeable as a man full of whisky.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30

When you are tired is the time to rest and not wait until you are dead.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30

A smile does not cost anything and IS than powder.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30

The world does not owe any man liv- ing; but every man owes tue world his
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-30
THE DAILY SOLIPHONE u. R. TAYLOR, Editor and Mgr. R. c. WRIGHT, City Editor.

Pubnshed every AiterDoon exceDt sunday Entered at the Postof ce at Paragould, fFk., as second class mail matter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-05-31

The flag raising event at Havana
on the Doth day of this month
brings TO the mind of the readers OF
history another event which was out
wardly similar.
1t was during the Seven Years war.
known in America as the French and
Indian war, when Frederick of Prus-
STA was fighting the combined forces
OF France, Austria and Russia on
the Continent of Europe and Great
Britain was engaged in a mortal
combat with the navies of France
and Spain for the mastery of the sea.
that British feet and army an
peared before Havana and, after a
short siege, compelled the surrender
OF the city. Havana had been in oc
cupation OF the British for ten
months when peace was declared
and on July 6, 1863, the royal stan
dard of George III was hauled down
and that OF Carlos III run up on
MORO. Although these ten months
had been the most prosperous in the
history OF Havana, the Cubans were
glad enough to see the hectoring
Britishers lower their ensign, but not
SO glad by a great deal, probably,
as they were to see the flag of the
Cuban Republic kiss the breeze the
other day.
May the flag raising of a few days
ago be the last and best in the his
tory OF Cuba.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-05-31
SHALL CORRUPTION CONTINUED

Corruption in politics is one of the
most deplorable conditions that face
this Republic today. History teaches
us that corruption is numbered
among the first and worst rocks
upon which governments founder.
Take the Roman government for ex-
ample. 1t was not, as has been
claimed, destroyed by the invasion
of the Huns, Goths and other barba-
rians but by the hands of corrupt
Romans.
A careful study of the fall of Rome
will reveal the fact that the hordes
OF barbarians which invaded that
territory founded on it a far better
and purer civilization than the one
which they destroyed.
Much has been said of late about
the class of immigrants which come
to this country, and it has been
claimed that the existing political
corruption IS due To them. THE
FREE LANCE is opposed TO an unre-
stricted immigration, but it does not
believe that foreigners are entirely
responsible for all the corruption
that exists in American politics.
Surely, there can be little danger
from the influences of European i'm
migrants so long rs the native born
Americans shall maintain the princi-
Piles of political freedom and moral
ity. There is no better evidence Of
this fact than the statement. based
absolutely upon facts, that but few
Italians or Huns are found among
what are commonly known a ma
chine" politicians.
Nearly all of the adopts in the arts
OF political and municipal corrup-
ton are of native birth.
1t behooves every good citizen then
to not only frown at political intrigue
but also to positively and bravelv
and actively to put the stamp of dis
approval upon all acts that tend to-
ward the corruption of American
politics, for, mark the prediction.
should corruption continue. thehour
is near at hand when America. beau
tiful, free America, will be numbered
among the extinct Republics.