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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16

Captain Worcester. commanding the
Z. and o. steamship Victoria. while ~
Ing Off Malta. was told one day to look
out for his royal highncss Prince
George who was going home as pas
senger on his ship lie told the first
officer to let him know as soon as the
prince put of from the shore. which.
Of course. WAS close 10y. and to ut once
man the yards The officer waited for
some time. and At length. seeing quiet
young man ascending the ships ladder.
he asked him rather bluntly II he knew
when that blessed" prince was com
Ing along.
The gentleman smiled aud said:
well, rs Il matter Of fact. here he Is. |
saw you were busy coallug and as a
sailor myself knew what nuisance
II would be to have TO call the men of
their work. 50 | thought ! would just
come OF quietly hy myself aud save
trouble" Captain Worcester adds that
the prince never failed every morning
during the voyage home to touch his
cap to him. as TO the captain OF the
ship. on the first meeting Of the day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
FOR THE CHILDREN
Yr..ct., AptIc. on the water.

insects Antics on the water.
Spiders often fall on the decks OF
ships miles out at sea. They belong to
a species that has the power OF emit
ting line OF silk so light that 1t floats
In the air. When q breeze comes, the
insect crawls to the top OF grass
blade, spins her floating web, and away
she sails.
Not only do spiders thoroughly un
derstand how 10 make the wind assist
them. but they also know how TO coun-
teract the injurious effect Of n heavy
storm. A spider has been watched
hanging to the bottom OF her net a
piece OF stick three inches long and as
thick as n pencil to save II from being
blown away.
Other creatures besides the spider
know the use Of q cable. The water
snail, common In the upper Thames.
anchors itself by a cable Of Its own
manufacture to a water lily leaf and
there hangs safely.
When a warm day comes, the water
snail rises to the top. turns on his back
and uses the wind or current TO float
him elsewhere. Many creatures use
boats. The Norwegian lemming will
take advantage Of a floating log to
cross a stream. A squirrel has been
seen to do the same thing, holsting Its
tail as a sail.
The common English gnat builds a
boat out Of her eggs and uses air bub-
bles to float 1t. You may push this tiny
craft under water with your finger, but
II will rise to the surface again at once.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16

George AIDE. whose Fables In Slang
have brought him into prominence as
humorlst. is from Indiana. In talking
with a lady recently she asked him II
he had ever noticed how many bright
people came from that state.
Indeed | have madam" he said,
land have noticed. too. that the
brighter they are the sooner they
come"
On another occasion AIDE was listen
ing to restaurant orchestra with some
friends when the band began TO play
the intermozzo from "Rustlcana." As
the first few bars were played one OF
the listeners asked:
Didn't De Koven write thatT
mot yet" said Ade.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
16. 1902
NEW SHORT STORIES
stnfuea In Politics.


The commander of British vessel
was few months ago a guest Of Pres
ident Cipriano Castro OF Venezuela,
who did everything In his power to
entertain his visitor. One afternoon.
says The Youths Companion, the PIES
ident drove the officer about the city,
pointing out the monuments which
adorn the avenues and plaZas of the
capital Of Little Venice.
Portents of the revolution which has
now involved both Venezuela and the
United States of Colombia were not
wanting, and the Englishman, thinking
Of the precarious political condition
and noting the number Of monuments
I'm bronze erected to men who were still
living. inquired OF the president IL II
were not somewhat risky TO build me-
MORALS to living heroes.
Eyes, senor." replied the president
but in case there is revolution and
another party comes into power these
monuments are hurled down and others
erected in their places"
"That would seem TO be heavy eX-
pense TO the state" commented the
Englishman.
"True, but honorlng our supporters
in this manner helps to keep them
faithful and is worth all the costs"
IL should suggest. then. If you will
pardon the advice Of a stranger, that
as a measure OF economy you have
these statues cast with detachable
heads. so that when one OF your nu-
merous revolutions occurs you can
simply unscrew the head Of the HUI
INFLATED hero and replace 1t with that
of the conqucrOr."
"Ah, that would never work" re-
Joined the president. They already
feel that their heads are none too firm
~ fixed on their shoulders. and such an
arrangement would be entirely too sug'
gestive."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
Hoes PunIshment.


Ne and brother ran away
Only Just the other day.
Brother ssid. Suppose We go
Oh 10 spend the day with Joer
! said. Let us 90 ask mother "
"No; let's run away" said brother.
Well. ! thought It would be fun.
Hand in hand away we run
Joe lives up a quiet street.
Not a person did We meet
felt kind Of scared and queer
And held tight to brother dear.
Brother" said I, I'm afraid"
That's Just like q girli" he said
was kind Of cross at that;
Then he called me 'fraidy cat"
So kept right on a-going,
Though the wind was 'gainst Us blowing.
When we got TO Joey's house.
All was quiet as a mouse.
We thought Joe would be out playing.
Soon we heard his mother saying.
Just inside the kitchen door:
IF you run away once more.
shall have TO lock you In
For a whole long Saturday,
So you can't 60 out to play.
And because you ran away
To The sall ground yesterday
shall have 10 spank you hardv'
Ny. how quick We left that yardi
Ne and brother. scared TO death,
Ran till We were out OF breath.
We got home Tore mother missed us,
But that night, when soft she kissed uh
We both felt 90 very mean
That We told Der where we'd been,
And we promised her right then
Not to run away again.
Ruth sprsgue In Seattle Post htelligencer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
Tiny Painting.

A Flemish artist has produced what
Is said to be the smallest painting In
the world. 1t is picture Of a miller
mounting the stairs of his mill and
carrying a sack Of grain on his back.
The mill is depicted as standing on a
terrace. Close at hand are horse and
cart, with q few groups Of peasants
idling In the road near by. All this is
painted on the smooth side Of a grain
Of ordinary white corn. Those who
have seen II are loud In their praise
Of 1t. Though 1t is drawn with perfect
accuracy, 1t is necessary to examine
II under a microscope. II does not
cover half inch square and is In many
respects one Of the most remarkable
art products OF the dav.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
A urnt 70 ssrepuou. students.

There was a wild scene at Budapest
university n few days ago. Twenty
students had been badly plucked ow'
ing, as they thought. to the unreason
able severity Of the test One Of the
twenty. whipping a revolver from his
pocket, rushed up to the examiners ia.
BILE and. brandishing bis weapon. yelled
at the terrified professors: you may
thank your stars Pve>no cartridges! II
l had, would have put lead into you
allv' Amid the hubbub the professors
fed the room.-Pall Mall Gazette.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
c1e..s,pr Our new Pos.es.ions.

Cleansing Our New Possessf0ns.
Manila. says the Manila Times. has
Havana as q model to follow In the
matter Of public cleanliness. During
the Spanish days Cuba contained as
many vile pestholes as any city In Hin
dustan or other places In the orient.
but now Cuba has been flushed and
washed till 1t hardly resembles it's for
mer self The New York Tribune says
there has not been case OF yellow fe-
yer In Havana for several months.
American experts in sanitation know
bow to use disInfectants and purifying
chemicals, and above all they know
how to use the water and how to scrub
and how to sweeten. The air Of Cuba
is now sound and wholesome. thanks
chiefly to the American passion for the
best attainable conditions. The Queen
of the Antilles has had bath at last.
Whv not the Pearl Of the Orientf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
A Relative OF Santa CLANS.

While the special train Of George
Could was on a side track In Missouri
Mr.. Gould stepped 10 earth to stretch
his legs while waiting for regular
train TO pass. 1t was In the more rug
ged part OF the state. well away from
civilization. A typical inhabitant Of the
district stopped a pair OF emaciated
mules near the train. He hailed Mr..
Gould and said:
Say, mister. we have n new baby al
my dugout. and we amt got no soap.
My old woman is so stuck up over it
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16

The depleted. wornout lands Of New
England need some crop that will not
only add plant food to the soil. but
that will renovate these lands by re-
juvenating and adding life to them.
says G. w. Burkett in New England
Homestead. The WORKOUT soils Of New
England and the northern states are
lacking In productivity primarily be-
cause they contain so little organic
matter. Cowpeas can be grown and
left to die on the ground or be plowed
under. which is better. thus improving
the soil In a marked degree.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16

A Scotch clerk who wished to com
municate by long distance telephone
with the head OF the firm. then at his
country mansion on Roseneath PENN
sula. attempted TO call him up. Get
ting a connection. he inquired, who
are youT" The Duke Of Argyll
came back the reply. with the usual
reciprocal interrogation. WHO are
your "Oh." lightly answered the
skeptlcal clerk, Pm King Edward
VII" a response which is alleged to
have provoked the other end to indig-
nant remonstrance. The clerk had
rung up the wrong number and was
connected with the castle of the duke.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
Rs., ont Of an rners.s. Of q. pea.ien

A Mexican war veteran and prominent
editor writes: Seeing the advertisement
of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy, j am reminded that as a
soldier In Mexico In AZ and '4S, ! con-
tracted Mexican diarrhoea and this
remedy has kept me from getting an in
crease Ia my pension for on every renewal
q dose OF it restores me-" II Is unequal
ed as quick cure for diarrhoea and Is
pleasant and safe to take, For sale by.
bowman 4 Kings
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
MISS CLARA BARTON.

fulness In times Of great calamltles.
She has been the inspiration and NOV
ing spirit IN the organization and up
building OF the Red Cross society.
which has branches and a record OF
good deeds performed In every Chris
tan country on the globe. Her re-
election rs president Of the society is
an honor well earned and wisely be
slowed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
Oysters Don't Agree win Her.

After numerous attempts TO eat oys-
tiers In different forms Mrs. Z. T. Mel
vile of Newport. ILL.,. has been obliged
TO declare total abstinence from the
bivalves because of the peculiar and
unusual effect they produce on her.
Every time she eats oysters her face
swells rapidly. her lips become double
their normal size. and her eyes narrow
until they are practically closed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
fhs Mothers Psvorite.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the
mothers iavorite. 1t is'pIeasant and
safe for children to take and always
cures. II Is intended especially for
coughs, and colds, Group and whooping
cough, and is the best medicine made
for these diseases There is not the least
danger in giving ii tn children for it con-
tains no opium or other injurious drug
and may be given as confidently to q
babe as to an admit. For sale by. Bow
man King
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16

that she's making me drive fourteen
miles TO town to get some nice smellln'
soap. and l thought maybe you'd help
me out by gettin' me piece of SOAP
outen one Of them fancy cars"
Mrs. Gould, who overheard the re-
quest, had a porter give the man sew
eral pieces of soap wrapped In some
towels and several articles Of timed
dellcacies. The man seemed much sur
prised at such generosity, and as he
turned to drive hOmeward he shouted
back to Mr.. Gould:
Say. mister. you all must be some
relation to Santa Claus"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
sIeeuy Grass.

There is a kind Of grass found In
New Mexico. Texas and Siberia known
as the sleepy" grass. 1t has very
Injurious effect on horses and sheep
Having eaten a large quantity Of IL
they often sleep from twenty-four tc
forty-eight hours without waking up.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
Don't Live Together.

Constipation and health never go To-
gether. De Wits Little Early Risers
promote easy action OF the bowels with
out distress. II have been troubled with
costiyeness nine years." says ]. o.
Greene, Depauw. Ind. Il have tried many
remedies but Little Early Risers give
best rexults." Bowman and King.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16

"Yes," said the confidence man, Il
did sell the farmer gold brick. but Il
was to get even with him."
''To get even with him" repeated the
Justice.
Eyes, sir--to get even with him." as
serted the confidence man. Last sum-
mer he advertised his place as de-
lightful summer resort, with large
rooms. cool breezes. fresh vegetables.
fine lawn and good fishing. and ! en-
gagged board for the summer"
III could believe you" said the Jus.
tice thoughtfully. IL would let you go.
I've been up against that game my.
self."-Chicago Post
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
Doing the Right Thing.

The wife of provincial mayor In
England, who had on some special oc-
casion to inscribe her name after the
various members Of the royal family.
wishing to do the right thing. cast an
inquiring eye on the signatures al
ready inscribed and, seeing ALBERT
Edward" Helena" and christian
Victor" seized the pen and trium-
phantly wrote "Jane"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
ECZEMA S
ITCH IS TORTURE.

Eczema is caused by an acid humor in
HE blood coming in contact with the
skin and producing great redness and IT,
Examination little pustular eruptions form
and discharge a thin, sticky fluid, which
dries and scales of sometimes the skin is
hard, dry and assured. Eczema In any
form Is a tormenting, stubborn disease,
and the itching and burning at times are
almost unbearable; the acid burning
humor seems to ooze out and set the skin
on fre. Salves, washes nor other exter-
nal applications do any real good, for as
long as the poison remains in the blood
II will keep the skin irritated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16

Cut this out and take It to NJ. M.
Lewis's drug store and get free sample
OF Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. the best physic. They also cure
disorders Of the stomach, biliousness and
headache
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16

The Red Cross society ut its annual
meeting in Washington unanimously
reelected Clara Barton president o!
the society For ffty years Clara Bar
ton has been on the scene OF every
great war pestIlence or famine. min
lstering TO the sufferers, and her name
has become a synonym FOR tender help
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
Had Sat In the Chair.

Queen Anne was once surrounded by
O host OF gayly dressed courtiers. and
In the throng was an cid man Of
eighty-three. wearing the plain dress
of a country farmer. "Have you ever
seen such a sight beforeY asked n
locker on. And the throng was star
tied to hear the old man say. Never
since sat In her chair" II was Crom-
wells son Richard. who went into re-
tirement on the restoration Of King
Charles ii.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
PEOPLE OF THE DAY
The Head OF n Dig Enterprise.

The Pennsylvania Railway company
is going to construct tunnel under the
Hudson and East rivers and Mnnhat-
tan islnnd, thus directly connecting
New Jersey and Long Island with New
York city as the central link in this
great underground and under water
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
The Height of Deiicacy.

Clara-Mabel Is so thoughtful about
her Christmas presents
Belle-In what way. dearg
Clara-Always leaves the price tag
on so as to save me trip down town
to find brooklyn Life.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16

railway chain. This announcement calls
attention 10 the head Of that big rail-
way system. President Alexander
Johnson Cassatt has already made his
a marked administration OF the Penn.
sylvanla's affairs. though be has been
the roads chief for only little more
than a year In that time he has con-
tributed much toward establishing the
friendly relations that now exist be
tween the great railways Of the east.
In bringing about conSummation Of
the plans for constructing the proposed
tunnel he is applaudcd as the master
spirit In the largest enterprise OF the
kind the world has ever known.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
snnrtsmnn and Diplomat.

Lord Mimic Is both a good sports
man and a good diplomat. The Cana
dams all love good sportsman. and
the cabmen of Ottawa swear by him
since they dined with him In May.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
A Distincffeu.

Lady-You are about the tenth tramp
that has asked me for money.
Tramp-WelL loidy. I'm not er tramp;
I'm er hobo.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16

do you think that the devil Is worse
than those who talk about himT
"Well. sub. hit ponds pom who doin'
de taikln'v-AtIanta Constitution.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
A coos MANY Of Them Won't,

Most OF the women are now quietly
working on Christmas presents and
saying they don't know whether they
will get them done In time or not
Atchison Globe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
Her Turn.

why are you wearing a straw hat
this time OF Year,
It's the first chance ! got. Ne big
sister wore 1t all summer."-New York
Journal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16

willIe-Our teacher called the wind
rude" I wonder why.
Elsie-I guess because II whlstles.- -
Philadelphia Press.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
M Chnnre ne.ireA.

The Mother-My daughter has been
used to the tenderest care. TO the Ut
most sympathy and to unflaggins
guardianship. trust this will be con-
tinued.
The suitor--I hope so. I'm sure.-De-
froff Erae proaa
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
A Habit.

why don't you swear OF smoking
this New Years. WillieT
"Surel I alters does"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16

The other Worm Turned Too.
Il can't imagine. John" said Mrs.
Gagsby. what has made that jug Of
cider turn sour"
Probably Il was made from wormy
apples"
would that cause 81" asked Mrs.
Gagsby innocently.
Certainly" gurgled her liege lord.
1.-THE worm will turn. you know."-Sslt
Lake Herald.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
DON'T FORGET THAT

When you want A. casy snave.
As good as baro-r ever gave
Just call on me at my saloon,
At morn and eve or busy noon.
fcomb and dress the hair with grace,
To suit fhe eount@nancs OF yo"r face.
Ny room 10 rcat. my towels clean,
soissnrs sharp and rszo ekoen;
And all that art and tkill can do.
n you will call I'll DO for Won
Rasos put In order 10 shoss notice
". y. BAvEsR
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
Nice Man.

Cadleigh-won't you give me an
other dancer
Miss ENTHUSIASTICALLY. SIR. Cadleigh,
you've had nearly all so far and
Cadleigh-Yes; you know. it's just to
spite Miss Pechis. We've had quar-
rel.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
" IS
EASY
WORK

when you are well, to
rub and scrub, but
when the back aches
and the head throbs,
a woman's work Is
hourly torment.
No woman can be
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
BAD FORM or letter.

For three years I
had letter on my
hands, which caused
them to swell TO twice
their natural size. Part
of the time the disease
was In the form ofrun-
ming sores, very pain
full, a nd causing me
much discomfort. Four
doctors said the letter
had progressed too far
TO he cured, and they
could d. nothing for
me. Itook only three
bottles Of S. S. S. and
was completely cured.
This was fifteen years
ngo. and ! have never
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
E. K. WHEELER,

Successor Of Williams Il Wheeler, conducts
yne UNDERTAKING BUSINESS at the old
stand, corner Main and Charlotte streets. All
orders from home and abroad promptly and
Satisfactorily attended 10 eithsr at night or
Gay.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16


since seen any sign OF my old ;rouhle."- Mrs.
L. d. JACKSON, I4i+ Mecee St., Kansas City, Mo.
S. S. S. neutralizes this acid poison,
cools the blood and restores it to healthy,
natural state, and tie rough, unhealthy
skin becomes soft, smooth and clear.
- ~ ~ cures letter. cry
AAVAN sipelas, Psoriasis, Salt
- ~ - Rheum and all skin
Ak2A diseases due to a pois-
1sV U&F ~k# oned condition Of the
blood. Send for our book and write us
about your case. Our physicians have
made these diseases life study, and can
help you by their advice; we make no
charge for this service. All corresponding
Is conducted in strictest confidence.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA, e.
Cañon City record., 1902-02-13

since the last census has increased
considerably. Canon has been grow
ing steadily, and each week new resi-
dents arrive here.
Mrs. A (. Ward ann son, of Wash
ington, D. c., are stopping at the
Strathmore. They came here for
the benefit of the latter's health, and
if it improves they will probably re-
main permanently.
Harry Robbie, of Fresnale, Cali
fornia, will arrive here shortly to go
into business with his brother, J. G,
Robbie. They are both excellent
mechanics, and will do expert work in
the horseshoeing line.
When the new building is erected
where the reading room now stands,
and the Baker & Biggs' store is COM
pleted the block between Fifth &
Sixth streets on the north side of
Main will be one of the finest in the
city.
Many expressions of praise were
heard the first of the week on account
of the very fine weather We are en-
ioying. 0vercoats were discarded
Sunday. On Monday about noontime
it was as warm as any day in summer
time,
Cañon City record., 1902-02-13
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Persistent advertising is bound to
build up trade.
Miss Kathryn llenwood is visiting
friends in Denver.
Mrs. Lyman Robson is in Denver
spending few days.
Maurice Stearne. of Le,dville, was
in the city the first Of the week.
A new thirty-dsy clock has been
placed in the district court room.
Rev. U. A. White went to Salida
Tuesday to hold revival meetings
Charles Y. Steele, OF Syracuse, New
York, is spending few weeks in the
city
Rev. E. Thorell, of Denver, has re-
turned home after short stay in this
city.
Mrs. John Reese and sister, Mrs
Mary whiteheld, are visiting in Flor
ence.
Mrs Jennie +. Hurst, of Spring
field, Illinois, is gues, at the Strath-
more.
T. F. Brown, of 0ssining, New
York. is visiting his son, Stanley NJ.
Brown.
Miss Emma Wyman, OF Lincoln
Park, has returned from a trip to
Denver.
c. {. Shultz has gone to Oak
land, Cal, for sojourn of month
or two.
John S. Owe, representing a simplex
type-setting machine, was in the city
this week.
Fred Marmaduke, who went to Sa-
Ida several weeks ago, has returned
to this city,
Mrs. Hardy Epperson OF Manitou
is visiting Mrs. Thomas Robbins in
South Canon.
Mrs. Edward Biggs, of Edith, Colo
RADIO, is in the city visiting friends
and relatives.
This paper and the Chicago Weekly
Inter-o Ocean, $l.6o for one year.
Special deal"
You may depend upon 1t that first
class advertising has tirst-class busi-
ness behind 1t.
Hon. A. II. Davis has returned to
the legislature in Denver after a short
trip to this city.
The Spot Cash store has been