davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-20
FOR GOOD ROADS
The State Convention will be Held
Next Month
A Large Delegation Expected to At
tend the Gathering

The date Of the convention of the
Kentucky Good Roads Association hs /.
been finally fixed for November is and
10. The meeting will be held at Lex
ington.
The first call for the 1909 conven-
ton named two days in August, but
this was changed TO October, and now
q second change is made to Novem-
Der. IL is the hope of the association
to develop, II possible, the deepest
interest in the meeting, and to that
end the state will soon be flooded
with good roads literature.
The executive committee is now
composed Of:
l. b. Nall, president
W. J. Caudill, vice president, Bar
bourville.
J. O Van Pelt, secretary, Louis
willie.
James f. Buckner, treasurer, Lou
isville.
First district, General II. B. Lyon,
Ecdyville.
Second district, George F. Comp
bell, Hopkinsville
Third district, NJ. o. Hughes, Bowl
ing Green.
Fourth district, j. O. Graham,
Leitchfield.
Fifth district, Judge James p. Greg
DRY, Louisville.
Sixth district, DR.. W. S. Golden,
Worthwhile
Seventh district, ]. W. Newman,
Versailles
Eighth district, the Rev, A. ]. Pike,
Broadhesd
Ninth district, O. II. Kouns, Msyity.
Tenth district, W. A. DeHaven,
Mt. Sterling.
Eleventh district, Judge W. L.
Brown, London.
The convention held at Lexington
during the Elks' carnival in August
was in no way connected with the
state association, and merely received
its Endorsement, IS any movement
looking to better roads would.
THE MAYOR OUT AGAIN.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-20
'lT GOES RIGHT TO THE SPOT. ~

cit GOES RIGHT TO THE SPOT. "
When pain or irritation exists on
any part of the body, the application
of Billiards. Snow Liniment will give
prompt relief. at goes right tc the
spot" said an old man who was rub
bling it in, to cure his rheumatism.
o. II. Smith, proprietor Smith House,
Tenaha, Texas, writes; 81 have used
Billiards. Snow Liniment in my fam
lily for several years, and have found
it to be fine remedy for all aches
and pains, and l recommend it for
pains in the throat and chest" 25c at
Dubois, Kolb and Co.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-20

Our stock of trimmed hats has never
been so complete as 1t is just now. We
give both quality and style no matter
how low the price may be.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-20
Three Years in Making.

In the treasure room Of the Mahara.
jah Of Baroda is stored a piece of
woven work which cost 100000. 1t
is only 10 feet by six feet in size, but
it is woven from strings of pure pearls
with a center and corner circles of
diamonds. It took three years to
make.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25
PlCKINGs FROM FICTION.

"Counsng the cost" Of sins and fol
lies Is always a hard sum in arithmetic
Trinity Bells"
Good COOKS are more In demand than
saints these. days. THE Tempting Of
Father Anthony"
One has often TO draw upon the imag-
nation even in serious realism. 49,
Confessions Of a Cdricaturlst.
There's nothing 50 good to brush
away the cobwebs Of scruplcs as the
pleasures Of hfe.-"Doris Kingsley-' "
Wherever q maH-ruays aside from
the beaten path there he finds the devil
waiting for him-"The God Seeker
There Is no advantage in being poor
II you can't be common. 1t would be
like being well Off without a taste for
music or artichokes.-"The Last Of the
Knickerbockers.
And | at least am fair to confess that
the sensation Of having once again
clean, smart clothes upon my person
gave a wonderful impetus to my self
esteem.-"Love's Itinerary"
Seems to me The Almighty just wants
feller to 90 the right thing by his
neighbor and not be too independent,
but 20 long kind O. humble like and
keep clean.-"The Man From Glengar-
ry"
Never be a-wasting your time a-think-
ing where a woman is concerned. When
her heart steps % and lays hold the
reins, the stced gallops to the goal;
she's always time to think after she's
acted.-"My Lady Peggy Goes to
Town"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25
syracuse's Original Candy Girl.


Mary Elizabeth Evans Of Syracuse
needed money, and she went TO work
I'm a clever way to make it. She pre-
pared the way for large candy trade
by having a booklet printed which con-
sisted Of brief letters from Syracuse
physicians who bought candies from
her. telling in a few words what they
thought of them.
One of this bright girls plans was
the establishment Of showcase at
which all customers help themselves.
In the case are neatly piled boxes OF
MARY Elizabeth's" homemade candy,
while at one end Of the case is a glass
and wood cabinet with double doors.
Swinging from one of the doors is a
sign printed in red and black, which
reads as follows:
"Open these doors. Take what you
wish. Leave cost Of goods taken. Make
your change from my till. Trusting to
customers honor. Please close the
doors. Mary Elizabeth Evans"
In this cabinet there is an assort-
ment of candy neatly done up in box
es, each bearing a medallion Of the
maker and the words Mary Eliza
beth" In a fac-simile Of the makers
handwriting. On the lower shelf OF
the cabinet is the till, with places for
the various denominations Of change
and a long space for bills The Gus
toner is expected to open the doors
make his choice. place the money In
the till, make change II necessary and
close the doors.
Miss Evans says she has found her
change correct so far-Grocery World.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25

Paine's Celery Compound the G
Nerve Tonic.

Paine's Celery Compound Is the great
est nerve tonic ever given to the world
1t il particularly effective when the sys-
TEN is gradually wasting away in old
age, and when each separate organ is
preii-posed to de generation
Paine's Celery Compound renders a
vigorous old age possible. IL keeps the
nervous system in normal condition OF
health; it keeps the digestive organs in
perfect condition; it keeps the liver and
kidneys active and in perfect health; it
nOurishes nerve libres, az well AZ muscle
ibres and other tissues; it keeps the nerve
force strong; it aids digestion; it makes
rich, pure blood and gives strength and
nealth to those in whom the energies OF
the human body have begun to wane
In the treatment of the infrmtes com
mon to old aye. Paine y Celery Compound
is the worlds greatest remedy.
William p SnOwden and his family were
the first white settlers Of the town that
is now the city of Omaha He has had "a
long and eyeDtful life His trade was
that OF brickmaker. He fought with
the army OF the North from 1861 t. 1864
lie had previously seen service in the
Mexican War in the iorties He has held
many local Offices Of trust, and there j.
no better known man in Nebraska today
1T gives me great pleasure, be wrote
in letter on Oct last. to attest the
good qualities Of Paines Celery Com
pound. have used it for years. and it
has never failed TO help me- While am
perhaps the oldest resident Of this city
] am in good health have never found
it necessary to take any other medicine -
Nothing has ever approached Paine
Celery Compound in it, power Of build
ing up weakened nerve tissues and Civ
ing strength to the tired body. In Sc
we're cases OF persistent headaches. dys.
pepsia. neuralgia and sleeplessness. due
to nervous feebeness paine's Celery
Com FOUND has a record OF rapid and
lasting cures that embraces every city
and town in the wide sweep Of the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25
The Use of MIrrorg.

A full length mirror is as necessary
TO a woman as her comb and brush.
Have you ever felt the shook OF being
brought suddenly face TO face with n
mirror which cruelty showed up every
imperfection Of your makeupf Did you
forget how your dress skirt b0bbed up
In front or hung in unsightly scallops!
Did you relish the mistit OF any one OF
your garments or the ugliness of your
feet? Those things never could have
happened to the woman who made a
full length mirror her best friend.
There are women who have no use
for hand glass. They can be picked
out by their unbecoming hats. badly
dressed hair. careless neckwear and
crooked dress seams. If the hand glass
told them that the middle Of n dress
skirt was an inch or two beyond the
immediate back Of the waist. readjust-
ment would follow If the hand glass
showed one side or the back Of hat
to be hideous. the pretty front would
be forgotten. and the hat would re-
main In tho possession OF the milliner.
Women calmly walk down the street in
shoes which present brave front, but
are run over at the heel and ugly
enough. Would that happen where
long mirror and q hand glass were In
daily use? We are none of US above
the possession OF a certain amount OF
pride and vanity which can give us
some very uncomfortable hours when
they are hurt.-BOston Traveller.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25

1t is perfectly plain that large fish
are more apt to escape than small ones
Their weight and activity. combined
with the increased thickness and re-
sourcefulness Of age and experience, Of
course greatly increase their ability to
tear out the hook and enhance the dan
ger that their antics will expose fatal
weakness in hook. leader. line or rod.
Another presumption which must be
regretfully mentioned arises from the
fact that in many cases 1t is the en-
counter with a large fish which causes
such excitement and such distraction
or perversiOn of judgment as leads the
fisherman to do the wrong thing or fail
to do the right thing at the critical in
stant.-Groyer Cleveland in Saturday
Evening Post.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.

Beginning Tuesday, December 24th,
Steamer Potomac will leave Pier 9, Light
street Baltimore. Tuesday and saturday az
> d. m, for the Potomac river, Gazing az
MIXERS BrOmes, BacOns, Grason :, lie IS Is
eta, Bundick's, COwart's. Malnuti Point
COan Kinsale, Mundy's Point, Lodge
Adams. Piney Point. Abells, LeonarHt91 H.
CoburD's Howard's and stones. On Tues
day only for Lancaster. Bushwood. River
side. Liverpool Point, GlymOnt, Alexandra
and Washington. nv,
Washington. at D. m. Thursday, calling al
all the above mentioned wharves, leaving
Leonardtown at a. m. Monday ana Fri
day, Kinsale at II m, Miilers at : p NJ
e;rason's at : n. NJ. aud BacOn's at 6 p. m.
arriving in Baltimore early Tuesday ana
Saturday mornings. 800.
Freight received daily at Pier Light
etreet r,.,
Henry WILLIAMS. Manager. Baltimore
WILLIAM ID. SCOTT, Agent, Frelericksburg
KEY COMPTON, Agent, Norfolk, va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25
THE POINT OF THE JOKE.
Il Was Difficult Tor the EngiishmRn
bus lie FINALLY Saw II.

but lie FINALLY Saw II.
A party Of Enelishmen were in Chi
cago sightseeing some time ago. They
were entertained at dinner 10y some
Chicago Englshmcn who have lived in
America long enough TO have keen
appreciation of the American idea of 4
joke. During the evening all the mem
bers of the party told stories or sung
songs and entertained according 10
their several abilities.
One OF the English visitors .ee.,.Ila see
nothing funny in the slorl. es told by the
Chicago EnglissAmeg. Every time one
or them aid tell a good American
sIogy at which most Of the party would
, laugh uproarously this particular Eng
ushman would adjust his menocle to
his eye ard. looking wonderingly
around the table would remark, But.
say, l don't see anything in that to
laugh at. e knaw.'
One Of the Chicago men finally re
cited an original poem. The poem told
Of an Enalishman who had come TO
America and after being in this coun'
try only short time had died and gone
TO another and much warmer country.
Ten years pissed. and one day IN imp
passing that way heard the English
man laughing Uproariously
"Why. what are Yea laughing atT In
Quircd the imp.
ooh Oh, Oh. such funny story as
heard i'm America. Oh, it was so fun
ny" laughed the victim, and he held his
hands to his side and almost doubled
up with meTimcni.
"a story you heard Why, you've
heard no story" said the imp. you've
been dead ten years"
YES. yes, / know. know" cried the
man. "But I've just seen the joke
This poem set The table in a roar.
Amid all the laughing and shouting
the obtuse visitor adjusted his monocle
and drawled out. But, l say, l don't
see anythiug funny In that, y knaw.'
NO" replied the man who had read
the poem rs quick as a flash. "Of
course you don't You haven't been
dead ten years" And even the obtuse
Englishman saw the point.-Chicago
Tribune
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25
tyNTrt EMep~~-s@---a---S---A-<<s~sL
T6'F WOwg9s
GBW0..y
LADY HALLE.

She Il VloIinIst to Queen Alexandra
of England.
Lady Halle, although not an English
woman born, is one Of the most popu'
lar women in London and has acquired
fame other than that conferred upon
her by her title. Lady Halle Is an ac-
complished musician, and so highly is
her ability thought Of in royal circles
that upon coming to the throne Queen
Alexandra appointed her court violin
list The English regard Lady Halle as
the finest OF all women vlolinists, and
On the occasions when she performs in
public she is greeted with unbounded
enthusiasm.
Lady Halle's maiden name was VIII
helmina Neruda, and she was born In
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25

Jenny Lind. after years Of steady
practice, believed that the much cOyet-
ed trill was for her an impOssibility.
She practiced hours n day. but was un-
able TO accomplish the feat. One day,
thoroughly discouraged. she was sit
ting in her garden when ali at once she
looked up into tree. Above her bird
was trilling. She at once went to hcI
piano and through some magic or pow
er Of imitation began the trill and from
that day never had any further diff
Guilty
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25
saved Him From Torture.

There is no more agonizing trouble
than piles. The constant itching and
burr e make life intolerable. No posi-
ton is comfortable. The torture is IN
ceasing. De Wits Witch Hazel Salye
cures piles at once. For skin diseases,
cuts, burns, bruises, all kinds Of wounds
it is unequalled. j. s. Gerall, st. Paul,
Ark, says: "From 1865 | suffered with
the protruding, bleeding piles and could
find nothing to help me until | used De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. A few boxes
completely cnred me-" Beware of
counterfeits. Bowman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25

"Here are half dozen prescriptions
] would like to have you fill as soon as
you can" wheeEed Rivers.
81 can see they are all for the cure or
a cold" remarked the druggist, looking
them over.
ITS this way" explained Rivers.
when had the other cold, tried all
these. One of 'em cured me, but I
can't remember now which one 1t
was."-Chicago Tribune.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25
Rsware of Ointments Por Catarrh That
f0urafn Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering II through the mucous
surfaces Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians, as the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good you can possibly derive
from them. Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured
by f. ]. Cheney & Co.,. Tole,lo. o., contains
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be- SURGEON get the genuine. 1t Il taken
internally, and made In Toledo, Ohio. by Z.
J. Che1ey < Co Testimcaisls free.
Sohfoy Druggists, prize 75c per bottle
HQN Family pills ar the best
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25
LADY HALLE.

Brunn, Austria. She began 20 give con-
certs when only six years old. In 1864
she married the Swedish musician l.,
Norman. the court conductor at Stock
holm. Sweden. and after he died she
became the wife OF Sir Charles Halle. a
distinguished pianist and conductor of
London.
Among her many highly priced mu-
steal instruments Lady Halle treas
ures the most valuable violin in the
world. 1t is a Stradivarius which for
merly belonged TO Ernst and is valued
nj $1,000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25
How About One DOLLAR Cornf

Will corn bring 81 a bushel by the
Fourth of July, as predicted by many?
think not from the fact that many
will not fatten hogs to sell at the pres
ent price of corn. Corn is worth 20
cents per bushel, but few farmers will
sell at that price. They would rather
hoard their corn and sell their hogs as
soon as marketable, for no farmer will
pay 20 cents bushel and feed it to his
hogs, and what he does buy will be fed
to cattle, and the hogs will follow
them. We all know that dollar corn
cannot be fed to cattle. Many are feed.
ing cottonseed and oil meal to their
cattle. which they claim is cheaper
than corn at its present price. Others
will rough their stock through the win
ter and save their corn, expecting it to
bring a big price next summer. In cen
trail Iowa there was some old corn left
over, and the new crop averaged thirty
FIVE bushels TO the acre.-Moses Boone
In Prairie Farmer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25
"And what ala YOU find?'


II understand" said the customer,
that you keep Photographs Of all the
prominent men,"
eyes, sir; we do" replied the dealer
swell, my names Hon. Jabez Per
kins. mayor of Pettyville, IllinOy. Lem
me have one O. Observation-Disclosures
Press.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25

United States.
Mrs Emyle Hyde Grinnell, Mt the age
Of % years, writes To the proprietors oil
Paine's Celery Compound.
IL can recommend Paine's Celery Com
pound 20 every one. IL has been my
health preserver during the last lew
years Few women, even though much
younger than /. enjoy as good health,
for my appetite in natural, my sleep re-
ireshing. and can walk quite distance
without feeling tired. People airs supris-
ed at my vigorous appearance and ac-
tivity, which ! believe is the result OF my
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25
Winter Schedule.
WeemS Steamboat 10
BALTIMORE, FREDERICKSBURG AND
RsPPAHANNOCK RIVER ROUTE.
kAPpAHANNocK RIvER RorrE

AfPAhANNOLk hl " tN itOt t.
Beginning Sunday. Dec. 29th. steamers
viii run as follows:
Leave Pier ,. Light Street Wharf, Baltl
more. daily exceps Saturday and sunday al
4:3O D. IN. and on sunday at 2;3O p. H., Tor
the RappahannOck as far as Iap2ah annock-
extending the trip from Baltimore on Fri
day 20 Fredericksburg, calling at an land-
ings on the river. On Tuesday aud saturday
only Steamers VIII leave Bay Port Tor Baiu-
more. and win call there from Baltimore Only
on Tuesday and Saturday. From Baiti-
more, Steamers viii call az Mlllenheck ana
Merry Point on Tuesday and saturday. To
Baltimore win call Monday, Tuesday, FIJI
day and Saturday. At Weems ana irving
ton, Steamers from Baltimore VIII call >atur-
day and Monday only. For Baltimore
Steamers VIII leave Tappahannoek az a.
m Tuesday and Saturday, and 9 a. M.
Monday Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
calling at all wharves except as above
mentioned. Win leave Tappahannock Tor
Norfolk at D. m. Tuesday VIII Leave
Norfolk at 4 y. m. Wednesday for Fred
ericksburg and all landings on the river
leaving rappahannOck at q .a--+ thursday
Leave Fyes.SgieEsOurg for Baltimore at :
.. m. Monday and Friday. going as lar on
those DAYS as LeedstO wn, VIII leave Leels-
town Tuesday and Saturday for Baltimore
at 4.3O a. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25
LIQUORS, CIGARS. GROCERIES.

Mrs. j. e. MONROE,
Commerce St., Fredericksburg, Va, keep
the largest and most varied stock o
Wines and Liquors in the city. She car
furnish you Whiskey atprices from 81 AZ
to 81 per gallon. 1t includes Star A
Kentucky Rye, Live Oak, Lord Balti
more, King Lear, Jefferson Co. Rye, Wig
wan, Indian Hill and many Others
Wines of every description. Apple
Brandy $3.50 to 81 per gallon. A full
line of Cigars and Tobacco, Groceries, etc
-. MRS. j. +. MONROE,
313 Commerce St., Fredericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25

Eyes. / proposed to her by letter"
"And what was her replyY
"She simply referred me to certain
chapter and page in The Life of Lord
Nelson"
"And what did you fndT
at says. After fruitlessly applying
for command of the ship by letter, lie
went in person to see about it, and
then he secured it. London Tele-
graph.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25
Building

Requires a foundation. That is Just as
true of the building up of the body as of
lie building Of house The founda-
ton Of strong body is a strong stom-
ach. No man can be stronger than his
stomach. A weak stomach means a
weak man.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
cures diseases OF the stomach and other
organs of digestion and nutrition. It..
enables the perfect digestion and AISLE;
lation of the food whie1, IS eaten, Thus
it builds up tez'b body ard restores
siens.n 1.-THE only way known to
49,. s,6r to science-by digested and
assiniilated food.
wwhile living In Charlotte, n c. your medi-
cine cured me of asthma and nasal catarrh Of
tan years standing" writes J. L. Lumsden,
Esa.' Of a1i Whitehall street Atlanta. Ca Eat
that time life was a burden 10 me- and after
spending hundreds Of dollars under numerous
doctors l was dying by inches weighed only
Isf pounds. In twenty days after commenced
your treatment was well Of both troubles and
in six months weighed 10 pounds and was 10
perfect health. have never felt the slightest
symptom Of either since. Am sixty-hve years
old and in perfect health. and weigh 100 pounds
No mop-y cCaid repay you for what YOU did for
me. would not return 10 the condition I was
IN, IN October, 1874 Tor Rocketeller's wealth
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets assist the
action of the Discovery" when laxa-
tive is required.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25
CA TARR

Catarrh has become such a common
disease that a person entirely free from
this disgusting complaint is seldom met
with il is customary 10 speak Of Catarrh
as nothing more serious than a bad cold
a simple inflammation of the nose arc
throat. 1t is, in fact, a complicated and
very dangerous disease; if not at first, it
very soon becomes so.
The blood is quickly contaminated by
the foul secretions, and the poison through
the general circulation is carried TO all
parts of the system.
Salves, washes and sprays are unsatis-
factory and disappointing, because the 10
not reach the seat of the trCAnle. SIS. S.
does. 1t cleanses' Inc blood of the poison
and eliminates from the system all catar-
Thei secretions, and thus cures thoroughly
and permanently the worst cases.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25
Liquor Dealers


This has been our banner year and We
have done more businessman ever before We
have the confidence ~ the people, and proof
of Il II the Increase OF our trade. "Purc
goods. honest value and full measure are the
cause Of it." our stock Il the largest, purrst
aud best selected I'm the State, and we can
satisfy the wants Of everybody.
our Canada Rye at $500 II the finest
medical whiskcy on the market Farmers
Delight Tenderloin Rye, Kentucky Club Rye.
King of Kentucky Rye. White Rye and Col
onel Rye all NJ 81 90 pr gallon, have mo-
equal. Blue Ribbon. 500. Apple blossom.
s.. T5. Choice Rye 81 80. and Golden star.
] 20 per ga. Apple Brandies. s. 90 and
$500 Peach, Blackberry, California. rcnch
and Ginger Brand az, Kidney Gin, New Eng
land and Jamalca Runs, Wines and Beers
or,r.. ,~,.,, ...e.,-t.r,- a.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-25
p. McCracken, Bro. & Co.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

Offer Ten Thousand Gallons PURE RYE and
BOURBON WHISTLES, from the following
well known distileries, Graft & CO., OF Ohio {;
Boone County Dlstillin2 Co., OF Kentucky,
Monticello Distillery, OF Maryland, and W. r.
Cray, of Pennsylvania.
Agents for Bergner & Engle's Lager Beer.
They also offer Staple and Fancy Groceries,
Agricultural implements, Seeds, duanO, and
Cement.