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Evening journal., 1902-05-29
Dover Ready for Baseball

Special TO the Evening Journal.
Dover, May 29.-Work on the base
ball grounds on North street was COM
.menCed yesterday, and before the G
O'clock whistles blew, almost one
length of the long grounds was erected.
Men were also at work on the diamond
and outfeld putting them into shape.
Manager WoOtten has ordered S35
worth of goods through j. D. Deane.
Clayton will play here tomorrow after
noon.
Evening journal., 1902-05-29
Lovers Of Baseball Disappointed h
speclal to the Evenlns Journal.

Special TO the Evening Journal.
Newark, May 29.-Great disappoint-
ment was manifested yesterday when
it was learned that the University Of
Pennsylvania CO5) Baseball Club did
not put in an appearance to play Della
ware. Manager Pardee, of Delaware.
had made arrangements for a big
game, and he was a pretty mad fellow
when he received a telegram from the
U. Of p. boys saying they would not
come.
Evening journal., 1902-05-29
Townsend.s IaIIest Man DEAD

Special to the Evening Journal
Townsend. May 29.-Lewis Davis. %
years old, Of near Townsend, the tallest
man in New Castle county. measuring
six feet and eleven inches in height,
died at the home of his brOther-in-
law near Townsend early yesterday
morning. He was an inventor of a
sewing machine and several other
kinds of machines, but parted with all
the patents because he did not have the
funds with which to manufacture.
Evening journal., 1902-05-29

land was rescued by former Sheriff
John j.. Taylor and Harry King.
He was brought to shore, but not
Idaunted. made another attempt to
reach the yacht He fell overheard
again, and this time was rescued By
Rudolph Vallette and John McNulty,
but not before he was unconscious in
which state he remained about fifty
minutes. DR.. Andrews was sent for
and revived him.
Evening journal., 1902-05-29

There Is more Catarrh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put
together. and until the last few years
was supposed to be incurable. For a
great many years doctors pronounced it
a local disease. and prescribed local
remedies, and by constantly failing 20
cure with local treatment, pronounced It
incurable. Science has proven catarrh to
requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by Il. j.
Cheney a Co, Toledo, Ohio. is the only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t IS
taken internally in doses from 10 drops TO
a teaspoonful. it acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
TEN. They offer one hundred dollars for
any case it fails TO cure. Send for circu-
lars and testimonials.
Address
l.. J. CHENEY a CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pulls are the best
Evening journal., 1902-05-29
These students slana WeIl

Special to the Evening Journal
Newark. May 29-The report of the
public school for May gives the stand
ing of the students in all the depart
ments Ire three in the senior class
having the highest average are W. T..
Harkness, Alice f. Ferguson, and p.
Frank Fader. In the Junior class War
rem A. Singles, Annie NJ. Gregg and
Edna NJ. Griffin.
Evening journal., 1902-05-29
Middletown News Notes

Special 10 the Evening Journal
Middletown. May 29.-Eugene Long
and Charles DickersOn. instructors of
the dancing school, viii give their pu-
pills a dance this evening in the Opera
House. 50
The porches in front of the homes
of w. w. Wilson and Isaac T. Wilson,
on Lake street. will add much to the
of the houses.
The Presbyterian Sunday school will
hold its Children's Day services on
Sunday evening next.
Tomorrow being a legal holiday,
there will be no school, and the banks
and postoffice will be closed.
Evening journal., 1902-05-29

Schedule In effect May is, 1902.
All trains illuminated with Plntsch
light.
% Express trains.
Trains leave Wilmington, Delaware
Avenue station, for
NEW YORK, week days. '526. '9.4O,
'l0.53 a. M: sl22i, s256 '5.l9 (koyal Linz
tied: ZAP. 'iO.55 p. m. sundays' 80
$40. fl1.35 a. m; s256, '5.l9 Ctoyal Linz
ited): '742. '1O.55 D. m.
PHILADELPHIA. week days, '5.26, $50,
p6 l5. 72O, 500 s9.4O 1893. 1857 a. m.
tl2gl, f256 3.15, Ass, f5.19 (Royal Lm-
ited), $40, s7.42. 900 rl0.55 p. m. Sundays,
52G, 7.20. $50. '9.40, 1888, tll3 a. m; '2.56
'l0.55 D. m.
CHESTER. week days, $50 '6l5, 72o,
fSuq f940, fl0.53 1857 a. m; 5.l5, 4bS, go,
s7.82. 800 FiO55 y. m; sundays, 40, $50,
- 40 1858, '1l.35 a. m; 4.30, 6.S5, 'N42, $50,
Atlantic city week days. ss.l5 a. m;
'l2a, '256 and '5.l9 ,. m. (koyal Lin
lted) Sunday, 40 a. m, '5l9 D. IN
Royal Limited)
'645 a. m, s2.56 D. IN.
Sea Isle City, week days. '6f5 q. m.
Baltimore and Washington, week days,
r4li. 500, fll.H a. m; 'l2i, 200, $40
r452. s620 (Royal Limited, 'S0l, 'l0.13 D.
M Sundays. 41i, FS.Oi a. m; tl.2i, e2o9,
40, 1920 (Royal Limlted), $50, 'le.l3 ,.
Baltimore and way stations, week days,
Csc a. m, $50 p. m. Sundays, 800 a. m'
Newark. week days. 'A14 655. 's.0i
'll.3l "a. M: a12i. $50. tf52, 612, 'S.0l p. m.
Sundays. 'll4, 'S.0i 9.05 a. m; 'l2i, so
l.32. 'S.0l p. m.
Pittsburg. week days, 'SOi a. m; 'i52
'l0l3 p. IN. Sundays 'Si a. m; 'S-4O,
Chicago. daily. 'sOi a. M; $40 p. m
Cincinnati and 81. Louis, fAA a. m;
fl.2f, Fl013 p. m daily.
Slugerly accommodation, week days,
655 a. M; $780, 6.l2 D. m. Sundays, 800 a.
m; 5.3I 7.32 p. m.
Landenberg accommodation week days
i.52 p. m.
LEAVE MARKET STREET STATION
for Baltimore. week days, 250 p. m,
Landenhcrg, week days, $40 a. m; 80,
$40 p. m. Sundays, $40 a. M; $50 p. m.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA for Will
mington. week days. 1885. $50. '7.30. 1900.
tl0.56 a. m: $3.50. 1.37. 215. '3OS. 417,
500. $50. t5.4S (Boyal Limited. 600. $50.
q 26 "9.SS, 'l1.35 p. m. Sundays, '535,
s7.sO. 500. 1000 a. m; $3.50. sls7, 2l5, sos,
ass. '5.4S Royal Limited. $50. '726. '9.SS,
Royal Limited'' Is composed exclu-
sively of Pullman parlor observation
and dining cars. No extra fare except
regular Pullman charge.
Delmarvla Telephone, No. 1893.
Rates TO Western points lower than via
any other line.
H. A. MILLER. Passenger Agent, Will
mington, Del.
ID. b. MARTIN, Manager OF Passenger
Traffic.
Evening journal., 1902-05-29
O,yTAGElANDN
Y% &N8

Clyde Fitch's play. Nathan Hale, -
comes to the Grand Opera House on
Saturday There can be no question
concerning the influence Mr.. Fitch's
great plays will have on the rising. as
we'll as future generations who have
little time to dig into the dry recesses
Of history. as from the play can be
learned all that concerns that particu-
lar period covering some of the most
vital issues OF the revolution. The
young and old alike will find in It more
than will command attention from a
serious point considered for the author
has not been at all unmindful Of
wholesome comedy which serves to
tighten and brighten the burdens Of
every day cares. Howard Kyle's por-
trayal OF Nathan Hale is said to be the
acme OF a carefully and conscientiously
studied impersonation. and to the role
he gives an intellectual bearing such
as is warranted by a long stage expert
once in conjunction with artistic
genius.
Evening journal., 1902-05-29
Graduates to Have Reunion

Special to the Evening Journal.
Newark. May 29.-Mrs. Elwood Nc
Kee is improving from a critical ill
ness. She will be unable to attend and
take part in the Shortlidge reunion OF
old students to be held at Maplewood
Institute, Concordville., Pa. June 4,
Mrs. Mckee was graduated from
Maplewood some years ago.
Evening journal., 1902-05-29
REDUCED RATES TO PORTLAND
VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD

VIA L Iil4NANio Nv ANA IAllAiNOAIJ
ACCOUNT NATIONAL CONVEN-
TION. TRAVELLERS PROTECTIVE
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, AND
THE SUPREME LODGE, ANCIENT
ORDER UNITED WORKMEN.
On account of the National Con-
vontion. Travellers Protectives As
sociation of America, June 8 to z, and
the supreme Lodge, Ancient Order
United Workmen, June 10 to 20, at
Portland. Ore, the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company will sell excursion
tickets to Portland from all stations
on its lines. from May 26 to June Z,
inclusive, at greatly reduced rates.
These tickes will be good for return
passage within sixty days from date
of sale when executed by joint agent
at Portland and payment or fifty
cents made for this service. Apply to
ticket agents.
Evening journal., 1902-05-29
The NEW HOLLAND HOTEL

Formerly the Cordova, New York ave-
nue., near the beach,
ATLANTIC CITY. N. j.
Large veranda, pleasant, airy rooms,
first-class appointments, service unex-
celled. excellent cuisine. Send for book
let and special weekly rates.
NJ. j. LEE, Proprietress.
Evening journal., 1902-05-29
THE BARTRAM

Beach end st. James Place; central To-
cation; cuisine first-class. Spring rates
$ to Sl2; Saturday until Monday, So
Booklet. CTAS. V. FRICN. Mgr.
Evening journal., 1902-05-29
HOTEL PITNEY

New York below Pacific avenue,
ATLANTIC CITY, n. j.
Refurnished throughout. Modern con-
veniences. Enlarged 50 new rooms. Fine
large porch, W. j. MEL Manager,
Prop. Of the Jackson 1900.
Evening journal., 1902-05-29
THE EASTBOURNE.
HOTEL DOMINION.

II South Arkansas avenue, Atlantic
City, y. j. Near the beach. Terms mod.
crate. Special rates for May and June.
w. q. MACDONALD.
Evening journal., 1902-05-29
THE FLANDERS.

1l4 ST. James Place. between Tennessee
and New York avenues, Atlantic City, N.
J. Near beach. Open ul The year. Steam
heat j. lON, Proprietor.
Evening journal., 1902-05-29
THE WORTHIhGTON.
THE WAVERLY,
THE IA .sSITEI.L.',

OPEN ALL THE YEAR
No. l02 So. South Carolina Avenue.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.
Terms sl.25 TO s. per day.
Evening journal., 1902-05-29
hOteI lURlLln0ton
THE NEW BRUN sWICK

St. James place, adjoining boardwalk;
entirely new house, modern throughout.
every Improvement; conducive TO enjoy
ment and comfort of guests; special May
and June rates, $40 weekly; season rates
on application: booklet. ClIAS. SASSE &
SON. Formerly Pacific avenue.
Evening journal., 1902-05-29
HOTEL STANLEY,

South Carolina avenue. Atlantic City.
Unuer new management. Near the beach
improved; most central location; rates
moderate; special weekly; capacity S00
MILLER & DUNLOP. Props.
Evening journal., 1902-05-29
Bishop Nearly Drowned

Michael Bishop, while under the in
fluence OF liquor. had a narrow escape
from drowning last night. He was
going out to the yacht DOllie, owned
by George Knowles, of which he has
charge. to put on the lights As he
was about to do so, he fell overheard,
Evening journal., 1902-05-29
SUMMER RESORTS
ATLANTIC CITY. N. ].
HOTEL RICHMOND

Kentucky avenue. First hotel from the
beach. Open all the year Capacity 400
guests. j. B. JENKINS, Prop
Evening journal., 1902-05-29
RA1LRoAps
.,oEi BALTIMORE OHC
silhlD
RAILROAD

Schedule In effect May IS 1902.
All trains illuminated with Plntsch
Evening journal., 1902-05-29

Wilmington, (express). $50, 725 $50,
l0l6 1920, li.23 a. m, 1903 sa1236 la
ZIG. BIB. 800 329 4Oi, 446, 507, 5.&, 5N'
$50, COS. go, 655, Lai. 1ia. lL2S p. m,
and 1920 night
Accommodation. 625, 7S0. a12, lOs a.
m. l.23 3.25, 40f, 4fg, G.27, S.3s. 1922, and
II .38 d. m
Evening journal., 1902-05-29
Death of &. c. Wise

Edward c. Wise died this morning at
1 o'cock of consumption, after an ill
ness of year. He was % years old,
and w2s a popular young man. He was
at one time q candidate for city as
SCISSOR. there being tie vote between
him and his opponent, Lewis Duncan.
Mr. Wise was employed by Herman
Padberg, the paper-hanger and paitner,
in this town. He was a member of
American Mechanics, A. o. U. W., and
also of the o. p. II. Club, in which he
was very active.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-25
Administrators Notice.

Letters Of administration on the eg
tate of Sarah L. Sanders, deceased
were granted to the undersigned, dat
Of the fifth day of May. 1902, by the
United States court, for the Southern
District of the Indian Territory.
All persons having claims against
aid estate are required to exhibit them
properly authenticated for allowance.
to the administrator, within one year
after the date of said letter. or they
may be precluded from any benefit In
said estate; and II such claims be not
exhibited within two years from tho
date of said letters they shall be for
ever barred and precluded from any
benefit from said estate.
JOSEPH p. MULLEN,
Administrator OF Sarah L. Sanders, Do
ceased.
Ardmore. Indian Territory. May 5,
1902.
First published, May II, 1902.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-25
A TEXAS WONDER.
HALL's GREAT DISCOVERY.

HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.
One small bottle OF Halls Great
Discovery cures all kidney and blad.
der troubles, removes gravel. cures
seminal emission, weak
and lame back, rheumatism and all
irregularities OF, the kidneys and
bladder In both women and men.
Regulates bladder trouble in children.
II not sold by your druggist. will be
sent by mail on receipt Of 81. One
small bottle is two months treatment
and will cure any cause above men.
toned. DR.. K. w. HALL
Sole manufacturer. st. Louis, Mo-. for
merly OF Waco, Texae.
Sold by all druggist and W. 3.
Frame, Ardmore, |. T.
READ THIS.
Dangerfield, Tex, Oct. II, 1901.
DR.. L. w. Hall. st. Louis:
Dear Sir: | have used Halls Texas
Wonder and will say that 1t cured
my little 2-year.old boy of serious kid
ney trouble
REV. ]. WOODSON.
Formerly of Marshall.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-25
How to Avoid Trouble.

Now is the time to provide yourself
and family with a bottle OF Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. It is almost certain
to be needed before the summer is
over, and If procured now may save
you a trip to town in the night or in
your busiest season. 1t is everywhere
admitted to be the most successful
medicine in use for bowel complaints,
both for children and adults. No
family can afford to be without It.
For sale by the City Drug Store and
+. ]. Ramsey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-25

Williams, Corhn & Co.. invite you In
to see their new shipment Of White
Elephant buggies.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-25
FUND FOE THE REUNION.

List OF Those Contributing TO tne
Comfort Of Confederate Veterans
We. the undersigned, agree to pay,
when called upon, the amount set
opposite our names, for the purpose
of feeding and caring for the old
soldiers at Ardmore, on July 22' 20
and "a. All money will be turned
over to Il. w. Roberts, treasurer
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-25
THE TEACHERS SPECIAL"
via the
BURLINGTON ROUTE
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.

In order to accommodate the teach
ers, their friends and the general
public who desire to visit Minneapo-
lis at the time of the National Educa-
tional association meeting to be held
there July to II, 1902, the Burling-
ton Route will run a special train
from Kansas City, Leavenworth, At
Gibson and st. Joseph, leaving Kan
sas City at 1880 p. m, July z, reach
ing Minneapolis the following day
about 11:15 a. m. This train, which
will run through solid, will consist of
palace sleepers, chair cars and
coaches
The Route will be via the Burling-
ton-Northwestern line through Coun-
ell Bluffs, Omaha, Sioux City and
Southern Minnesota, direct to St.
Paul and Minneapolis.
Besides this special train, regular
through trains leave Kansas City
daily for Minneapolis at 1885 a. m.
and 9:35 p. m.
The Rates win be very low for this
OCCASION with a long return limit.
The Opportunity to visit the lake
resorts of Minnesota and the Lake
Superior region will not come soon
again, when such low rates and ex-
ceptional service may be obtained
For full information write to
L. j. BRICKER,
Trav. Pass. Agt. Burlington Route.
1923 Main street, Kansas City, Mo.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-25

If a woman writes verses, about
nine people on of ten will call her
poetess. But if she tries to be a
nine people out of ten will call her
a Christianess.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-25

Chronic bronchial troubles and
summer coughs can be quickly re-
lieved and cured by Foley's Honey
and Tar. Bonner & Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-25
Sweet Breath

Is a companion to well ordered
stomach. DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pep
sin keeps the stomach in order-the
breath pure and sweet. Sold by w.
b. Frame. Ardmore and Madill.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-25

The difference between red
headed man and a red-headed woman
is that she seems to be proud of il.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-25

A funny thing about a position in
society is that after you have it you
don't need it any more.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-25

Theories don't always work, and a
lot Of men are a good bit like theo-
ries
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-25

Detectives are not always thin,
although some Of them waste away
TO a mere shadow.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-25

When a woman is obliged TO suffer
in silence, she suffers just twice as
much
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
A RnttIcd nridorronnn.

A young couple were married in Fen
elon Fails. and number OF their
friends and relatives assembled at the
railway station 10 see them of on their
honeymoon. Old slippers and rice were
showered on the happy pair as they
boarded the train. When they got com
fortably seated in the car. the groom
noticed boot I'm the aisle, and, think
ing 1t was one that had been thrown
into the ear by some of his jovial
friends, threw the boot out of the win
dow as the train was moving. 1t hap
pened that the boot belonged TO n well
known Toronto commercial traveller
who had removed his boots to ease his
weary feet. On the arrival of the train
at Lindsay the bridegroom was com
PEELED 10 purchase new pair of boots
for the drummer.-TorontoG Globe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
rhaclseray rs n Snowman.

In Thackeray's case the justification
of artificial names. IL it be right 10
speak of justification. lies in this. that
with all the solid reality OF the life pOr.
traycd we are never allowed to lose
sight OF the author and his art in por-
traiturc. lie is ever at hand to under
line the snobbery or laugh of the pa
thos. There Is a strong strain of thu
satirist in him, and satire is akin to nj
legory. There is even n strain of tho
caricaturist ready to emerge in tn,
midst OF his noblest art.
He is especially fond of putting or
the airs and graces OF the Snowman
His preface TO vanity Fair" is headed
Before the Curtain" and this great
novel Of real life concludes with Come
children. let us shut up the box an,
the puppets, for our play is played
cut" And we accept Thackeray'.
showman's or.-Blackwood's Mag
azine.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
curiou. styIcs Of Letter Ending..

Curious SrylcS OF Letter Endfngz.
ANY one in the habit of perusing old
letters Is struck with the tone of great
humility and Difference which per
vades the correspondence Of our ances-
tors.
4 few specimens Of the style of be-
ginning and ending letters may prove
interesting as in striking contrast to
The hconic "yours obedicntly.' faith
fully" or truly" Of the present day
1t would certainly be difficult to match
the following subscription of a letter
from the Duke of Shrewsbury TO Sir
Thomas Hammer. dated September,
lib: Il desire that you will believe
that. wherever am, shall always on
deavor to deserve and very much value
your friendship. being. with n sincere
esteem. sir, your most faithful and ODE
dent servant, Shrewsbury"
Frequently one meets with bcllicose
subscriptions. as in the case OF the
Earls OF Huntly and Enrol, who. i'm
1894. threatened awful consequences"
TO the magistrates Of Aberdeen unless
they released certain gentlemen i'm
prisoned in their city and inscribed.
yours as We will, either present peace
or weir"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
Plural Vsme- OF Edible Fi-i.
TUESDAY
JULY l. 1902.

Plural Nome- OF Hcdi;,ie Tf-f
\ few days ago was asked hy fnr
eigner. why do you say two herr.nss'
and two s0ies' and not two Gods and
two salmonst'" do not .hmk pa.
answer WAS very satisfactory. but the
question suggested the thought thli
there are several cases i'm which il
would be difficult 10 say whether there
h anything like a consensus Of opinion
as to whether a plural form of the
name OF a fish is admissible. We all
speak OF sOies. behring's. sprats. lam
preys and anchOvies. the singular form
never. l believe. doing service for the
plural. No one. | think. says macker-
els. Gods. salmons. trOuts, Dreams.
shads. carps. places. basscs. barbcls
Sturgeon. perch. mullet. pike. turboi.
funny and skate have not unusually
the plural form In So
Fishermen and hshmongcrs are in
clined to avoid the plural form in some
instances where it is employed 10y the
majority of educated people. In some
eases there is considerable uncertainty.
This | have ascertained by means OF a
fair number Of tests. Among them are
carps. shads, tcnchcs. Compilers OF
English grammars. so far rs my cxpe.
rlence goes, in treating Of plural forms
OF nouns make no note Of the names If
fish which do not vary in the plural
Notes and Queries.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
A Pofnted SuggcstIon.

a young married lady is often criti-
cised by her friends because of the
freedom with which she accepts little
attentions from friends of the other
sex.
At recent gathering which she at
tended she drew from her pocket her
lace handkerchief. in which knot had
been tied in order TO call to her mind
some trivial duty.
Dear me-" said the popular young
married lady TO several gallants about
her, why is that knot in my handker-
chief7 l tied 1t there to remind me of
something. What could it beg"
my child" said an old lady who
overheard her and who is noted for the
acrid Witness of her repartee, lit was
probably tied In order to remind you
that you are married"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
what We owe to cocLash,ipr

The now disreputable amusement of
cockfShting. which was once respec-
table enough TO divide with scholar
ship and archery the attention of
Roger Ascham. has provided the Ian
guagc with "crestfalion." "in high
feather and Shakespeare's 'over-
crow" (cf. TO crow over. ITO show the
white feather is from the same
source. since white feathers in a game
cocks tail are a sign of impure breed
ing. OFTEN the origin of such words
or phrases has been quite forgotten.
but when traced discloses their true
character at once. Fair play" IS still
recognized rs n figure from gambling.
but foul play" now specialized to
murder Is hardly felt as n metaphor
at all.-Open Court.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
SvyfndIed Again.

"Ah." exclaimed Mrs. Oldcastle rs
she took book from the table in the
magnificent library of the new neigh
bors, ''hand laid paper, isn't itT'
rs it?" her hostess asked, looking ut
it doubtfully. II told Josiah when
bought them books that that's one of
the set of that he was payin' whole
lot too much. I'm glad 1t wasn't me.
If I'd of went and give such price for
something that was hand laid, I'd nev-
er hear the last of 1t from him. But
he wouldn't believe it when told him
he was cheated, because l seen the
same set with nearly three times more
gilt on the bindln's for a lower price
Josiah's awful headstrong in some
ways."-Chicago Record Herald.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
Kettle bridges.

Perhaps the most remarkable bridges
in the world are the kettle bridges, Of
which Cossack soldiers are expert
builders. The materials Of which they
are constructed are the soldiers lances
and cooking kettles. Seven or eight
lances are passed under the handles Of
number Of kettles and fastened by
means Of ropes to form a raft 4 sufii-
cient number Of these RATS, each OF
which will bear weight of half a ton,
are fastened together. and in the space
OF an hour bridge is formed on which
an army may cross with confidence
and safety.