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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-03-15

De polltishun wot dreams dat
he has q jobSwill be omitted wen
he wakes up. 1854 0a4 q
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-03-15

De merchants only road ter
success am paved wid good ad-
vertisements.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-03-15

De man.dat tries to raise his own
reputashun by lowerin' someone
elsez gifts lef'.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-03-15

De Teller wot keeps up cum
plalnin' bout de cold weder may
long for it in kingdem cum. l3lfH'
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-03-15

De man wot succeeds am de man
wot roots an not sqweeles.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-03-15

Some peoples are 50 sharp mn
SO mighty in deere sarkastiklsiIns
dat sdey thinks deys dc whole
cheese. AT frs dey am admired
by dere frien's but Dc trien's som
otis tired an sick Of too much an
9ey isno frien's Of do sarkastikul
an egertlstlkul peoples no mo-
Eff desc peoples wants ter git in de
bes' an fattes' pcrlitikul ofises dey
ought ter leaves de above named
peartness at home an locked up.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-03-15
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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-03-15

I'ze glad ter see de spring hit
am de tlmelof de year wien gar
den sass Gums in. Las year | sho'
had bad luck raisin' Weg'tabuls.
for after / plants dem de mex
door hens an ROSTERS raises dem.
Dis year | has a sine up on de
fence wot says: ''All chickuns
wild out a garden ter raise would
git raised Ell dey fools 'roun' my
gardin." An old rooster Gums up
/ to dc fence an kinder looks at de
sine. an den | seed him jes' a
talkin' ter de hull BAN ya'da few
minits arterwa',l. l sees right
now dat dat dar sine hab done
beat me outen some free chickun
| dinnahs.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-03-15

HUTWeO0'B hUIIt NUJ INCBtHUAs
Surgery is no longer necessary TO cure piles
DeWiti5s witch Hazel salve cures such cases at
once removing the necessity for dangeSo9s'
cufs. burns wounds, bruises, cores and SKIN
dfseases II is unequ aled Beware oil counter
cts. oreenville Dru 8 co. Clarke Drug Co:
Can't Keep It Secret.
The splendid work OF Dr.. Kings New Life
piiie a lsilv coming to light. No such grand
remedy for Liver and Bowel troubles was ever
krosgn before ThouBAn da bless them tor cur
inc Cnnatipation, Sick Headache, Blliougnesss
Taflndice and lndigestion. Try them. &c a
A. d. Finlay 4 Cos drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-07

cold air save me erorchitiS which hccam-
chronic aud deep seated Doctcrs fsfeG to
reach my case and advised me 90 try a higher
arr. but fortunately for me friend also ADVISED
me 10 Try Dr Fierce : medicines commenced
taking your Golden Medical Discovery aud h,
the time had taken the hrst bottle was bet
ter. and after taking about four bottles my
cough was entirely gone. have found 40 ne
oessity for * king another climate
Sometimes a dealer, tempted by the
little more profit paid on the sale OF less
meritorOus medicines, viii offer the
customer a substitute as being Just as
good as the Discovery"
You get the Peoples Common Sense
Medical Adviser. the best medical work
ever published, free by sending stamps.
TO pay expense of mailing onLy Send
II one-oent stamps for book in paper
covers, or 81 stamps for cloth bound vol
urne, to Dr. K. Y. Pierce. Buffalo y. Y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-07
Special Excursions 10 Nlsssrs raIls.

Nillleave Washington via r. so. r r .
=. a r. Ry.. and l.. y. r. r. $50 a. M
August 2nd and 10th. September 2Ith
and October 9th. aud 800 p IN August
iOth: and via T. r. r. 500 a M. Aue. +
and 2lst. September fth and 18th and
October 2nd and 10th The fare for the
round trip will Doe II 60 from Fredericks
burg, Va. Full information upon ap-
phcation- q. T.. cox. Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-07

They Say She married him TO get
him away from another girl"
What did the other girl dog"
"Seut her "a bundle of his love let
tcrs as wedding present That was
the reason She had nervous pyosuatiou
and was compelled 10 give mp her
wedding trip."-Chicseo Rccord-licr-
AID.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-07

To be relieved from a torturiue disease
after go wears torture might well cause
the gratitude of any one. That il what
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salvc did for e.
haney Geneva. %. lie saws: Dewitt
Witch Hazel Salve cured me oi piles after
! had suffered 40 years Cures cuts
burns wounds skin diseases. Beware of
counterieits. p. e.. Bowman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-07

Whom I was YOUNG man. I was
too proud To- ash nay father Tor mou.
cy." replied Alr. CumroN.
"N Dl" answered thc youth with the
fancy vest. IL hate 10 talk about my
self. but IL there s. auythu. ou which
l pride myself ii's mot beu- proud
Washington Times
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-07

Here is an easy one. Il q ueress
named Laura should cat Alfred Aus
In. what would it Su-ecstT
The poet Laura atc.-Lyrc.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-07

4 AlN Nn-
Tho caun'h1l passed his plate for
third heiriu- of the chofs new dish Of
mock mi~>iou.ry.
lis almost human. Town Topics.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-07

How did your baseball game come
out."
They moppcd the ground with US"
Il thought they would when l heard
you calling them scrub uiue."-Chi
cago Tribune.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-07

Does dc razor pun boss" asked
The barber
$40. replied the man I'm the chair
The razor only catches aud you do
The pulling. "-, h.ea-o Post.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-07
CHILL WINDS

Are the dread Of those whose lungs are
~weak." - Some fortunate people can
follow the summer as il goes southwark.
and escape the cold blasts OF winter aud
the chill airs OF spring. But for the
majority Of people this is impossihle
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-07

Family cares and
business ohlica-
tons hold them
fast.
Weak - lungs
are made shlne
by the use OF Dr.
Pisrce'S Golden
Medical Disc0v-
cry. IL cures the
obstinate cough,
heals the in
famed tissues.
stops the Meui-
orrhage. and re
stores the lost
flesh to the eina-
Nciated body.
- arm n rai'roa Z
agent writes l. r..
Staples. Esq uf
Barclay. OslEc &C.
kaus sand lcur
wears ago my work
keeping me 10 a
warm room aud
stepping out ire
QEeutiv into the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-10-07

Weary Nr--ics He steals rides on
de coal cars am ag-ervates de brake
man inter t'rowin' chunks at 'im.-
Baltimore News.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-04-24
CHAPTER ".

The castle was won, but what was to
be done with its owner, Sir Richard
Rainham? This question, forgotten
during the hurry and fury of the as
sault, and the short, sharp struggle,
presently became urgent.
Among the rough neighbors who had
rushed into the castle when the smith
cut down the drawbridge, only one
answer was likely to suggest itself.
Rainham was detested for miles around,
and with good reason. The tenants
and serfs on his lands got little from
him of that protection in their industry
which the Christian polity of the Mid
die Ages prescribed as the obligation of
the lord of the soil. They were con-
stantly at loggerheads with his bailiffs
over the terms of their tenure, and if
he demanded sixpence where he was
entitled to groat, or three days la
Dor instead of two, or double the stip-
ulated number of eggs or chickens or
capons, they might grumble, but they
rarely escaped the extortion. Sturmere
Castle was one of those virtual nests of
robbers which the parliaments of the
time denounced but could not suppress.
Every hamlet had its tale to tell of in
solent pillage and outrage by Rainham
and his lawless gang.
The victims had now the upper hand
and were not in mood to lose their
opportunity.
Towards the end of the hundred years
OF disorder in which feudalism in Eng
land expired, or was at least funda-
mentally modified, great constitu-
tional lawyer tried to disabuse the up
per classes of a prevalent idea that
their only safety lay in keeping the
commons poor. If they were kept poor,
rs the French were, it was argued that
they would not rebel, and that their
rebellions would not be dangerous, for
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-04-24
His Explanation.

A group of men were sitting in the
smoking room when the talk turned
upon the war in South Africa. Several
of the men had seen service, and, al
though some Of them were strangers,
conversation was brisk and entertain
ing. Well" began soldierly looking
fellow, I've been in South Africa my
self, and had very interesting time"
Ever get very close to the Beers"
some one asked. Rather! once took
two of their officers "Unaided"
Certainly. And the very next day
took eight men with their horses" 'All
wounded, eXpect?" remarked listen
er, with a suspicion Of sneer. "YOu
didn't get hurt, of course?" 'Just
scratch. that's all! And the day after
took lot of transport wagons, and
followed that up by taking Boer kraal
and big gun" Mister" said the dis
agreeable man of the audience, II have
seen some of the finest specimens of
anything you can call to mind. but
frankly you are the only legitimate sue
cessor Of Baron Munchausen that I've
ever nett" "Oh, no, I'm not that" said
the story-teller modestly with a good
natured smile-"Pm only a photo
grapher!"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-04-24
A SLOW PROCESS.
Cooling of the Earth as Relating to the
Length of the Day.

Cooling of the Earth as Relating to the
Length of the Day.
Professor Woodward, in the Popu-
lar Science Monthly. has lately given
an account of his researches on the
progressive cooling of the earth and it's
relation to the length of the day. Does
the length Of the day vary? Was it
formerly shorter than. now? Will 1t, In
the future. be heightened? The an
swer depends upon the mass of the
earth. which varies. since meteoric
dust perpetually falls upon the surface
and thus increases the quantity of
matter; and on its volume, which be-
comes smaller as the mass is progress
sively cooled. Laplace concluded from
the data at his disposition that there
had been no sensibIe change in the
length of the day for 1900 years.
Woodward has repeated his calcula-
ton with new data. and concludes that
the duration Of the day has not chang
ed as much as half second during
the first 100000 years after the be-
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-04-24

cally downward from the water line.
Normally this gate lies close against
the side Of the vessel and offers no
resistance to the progress through the
water, but when the proper signal is
given from the pilot house the engineer
starts the mechanism which released
the clamp securing the forward edge OF
the gate, the latter Immediately flying
open, until it Is at right angles to the
course of the ship, where it is sustain
ed by the braces at the rear.
The brakes are arranged in pairs and
two or more sets may be applied to one
ship. They offer no hindrance to the
movement of the ship through the wat
err as long as they remain closed, but
afford a valuable addition to the re-
versed propeller in bringing the ship
to quick stop in times Of danger.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-04-24

ginning Of qualification Of the earth's
material. When the cooling of the
earth finally reaches it's term the
change will be marked. Professor
Woodward's result is that the ratio of
the change of the day to it's initial
length is twO-thirds Of the product of
the loss of temperature multiplied by
it's cubical contraction. For example,
if the primitive temperature of the
earth was 5000 deg. G, and If its cubi-
cal contraction was that Of iron, the day
will be finally reduced about 6 per
cent-that is to say, by about an hour
and half. The lapse Of time neces-
sary to bring this about is enormous.
Three hundred thousand millions Of
years are required. according to Wood
ward, for 95 per cent Of the total con-
traction to take place. The length Of
the day will not be sensibly affected.
on the other hand, after the expiration
of 100000 of millions Of years. The
fall of meteoric dust tends to increase
the mass Of the earth, and thus to
change the length Of the day, but the
effect due to this cause Is not above
one-two- hundred housandth Of the eff
feet of secular cooling. Twenty mil
lions of small meteors, weighing on
the average one gramme each, fall on
the earth daily, but in 100000 of mil
lions of years the length of day will
not be increased quarter Of second
on this account Taking everything
together the day will shorten. not
lengthen. but the process will go on
with extreme slOwness.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-04-24
Observation-Disclosures
an attacking party.

1t was by one of those windows that
Tiler had planned to gain entrance. 1t
was true that even if he got in there he
would still be outside the castle, for the
square outbuilding before the entrance
lay pra ctically outside, separated from
the interior by strong door, with a
portcullis that could be let down if
necessary. But the dungeon lay under
meath, being the ground floor of the
dungeon through the trap door, and
from the dungeon make his way into
the interior. Moreover, once into the
landing room, he could cut down the
drawbridge for his followers.
1t was daring plan, and he had no
hope of success unless he could gain the
window unobserved by the garrison.
Once master of the outer gate, he
sent Lawrence back to the main body
for raft. which he and the smith had
constructed that afternoon for passing
the moat. He told him also to bring
up the men, and order them to be more
silent than ever.
They advanced as quietly as possible
over the causeway, and launched the
raft by the side of the stair. Tiler,
Barnaby and Lawrence embarked on it,
the scaling ladder, the hammer, the
crowbar all in readiness.
1t was fortunate for the enterprise
that the inmates of the castle were all
SO absorbingly engaged. The first in
timation of visitors that reached them
was the sound of the smiths blows on
the iron grating of the window. Bar
naby was strong man and skilful in
his craft, and he soon made room for
himself to scramble in. Tiler followed.
1t was Lawrence's business to hold
the ladder firm. but he was so excited
by the adventure that he went beyond
leaders.
1t was his voice that called Ralph
Hardelot's name down the trap door
from behind Tiler. The smith was
otherwise engaged. He was climbing
up to break the chains of the draw
bridge. Lawrence impulsive zeal
proved of service for once, at least, in
the history of that maligned quality.
Ii he had not spoken, Tiler was so
wrapped in establishment at the mex
plicable scene beneath him, the knight
lying bound in his own dungeon and a
young man and damsel standing by,
that he would not have raised his head ;
and so would have failed to see that
one of the garrison had opened the
main door with a torch in his hand to
learn the meaning of the strange knock
ing that had been heard, and, seeing
two strangers kneeling at the trap door,
was making for them with drawn
dagger in his hand. Tiler had not
time to draw his own dagger, but he
seized the mans wrist, and after
brief struggle disarmed him.
Meantime, the smiths sturdy blows
had severed the chains of the draw
bridge, and it fell with a loud, resound-
mig crack into its place. Barnaby
leaped on to it and shouted to the men
now gathered on the causeway-
"Now, my boys, up as if the devil
was behind you, and roar like fieRds."
Up the steps they rushed pell-mell,
and, headed by Tiler, poured into the
hail.. Rainham's men were overpow-
cred almost before they knew that they
were attacked.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-04-24
BRAKE on THE STEAMER.

Many a serious accident on the water
might be avoided if vessels were fitted
with device for bringing them to q
stop as quickly as possible when the
danger appears. Louis Lacoste of Mon
treal, Que, has designed an apparatus
for this special purpose. which is illus
trated herewith, the picture showing
the central part of a steamer with the
brake mechanism attached in operating
position.
The brake proper consists Of hinged
gate Of considerable width. attached
to the side Of the ship to extend verti-
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-04-24
Knitting Legislator Frowned Down.

Mr.. Cathcart Wason, the member for
Orkney and Shetland. who employed
his spare time in knitting stockings In
the smoking-room at the House or
Commons. has recently abandoned his
practice. Mr.. WATSON used to explain
to inquirers that his eyesight was very
bad, and that, as he could not be al
ways reading. he took up knitting as
pastime. The innovation. though quite
an innocent one, annoyed number OF
old Parliamentary hands. and Of late
Mr.. Wason's knitting needles have not
been in evidence at Westminster.-Lon-
don Mail.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-04-24
Dinerent Kind OF Trees.

American foresters are trying to give
as wide publicity as possible to tne
fact that long-lived trees may be grown
under protection Of short-lived trees. 10
eventually take their places and for"
the permanent stand.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-04-24
(To be continued.)

Chicago has three buildings IL or
more stories in height, seven of l6
stories, three of Is, six of IA, and sew.
en- of l3. This according to the count
of an alderman.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-04-24

Ball Bearings: This is one of the latest improvements
in a sewing machine and immensely superior to the old
style bearings. 1t saves from IS per cent. to IS per cent. in
power required.
Automatic Bobbin Winder: Is of the latest de-
sign and construction, in no wise dependent upon springs.
and with it a bobbin can be wound almost as smoothly as
a spool of thread.
Tension Liberotor: Is ofsimple design and with it
the operator is able to remove the work from the machine
at any time, without danger of injuring the. needle.
Hand Wheel: Is adjustable and may be instantly
released and will run free from parts Of winding bobbin;
no necessity of removing work from the machine.
Ole Feed: This is absolutely positive: not a spring in
connection with feed lever, nor is any spring. used to as
sst the feeding of the goods. Form of feed insures accu-
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-04-24

Haad. The Head is of large size. with high arm and
for handling of bulky work. 1t is OF handsome
arm and bed plate castings are extra heavy. The measure
ments of the head of machine are as follows: From needle
plate to bottom of arm 81 in: from needle plate to bottom
of face plate, 3 in; from needle plate to base of arm.7 IA
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-04-24
lIIUTEL-Y THE HIGHEST or AIDE.

Is the latest and best production of mechanical art; a n
and operate and less parts to wear and get out of order. A
ened; it makes the double lock stitch, has a double feed; uses
IN hoc& 70 be found II couino machines ::
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-04-24
WAR 2 ANTEn 2O YEAPS .

rs than any other, therefore. the most simple and easiest to understand
of the very best material obtainable; all wearing parts case hard
cE ce++ina naoda u4o<na4ic hobhin inda=a.l III L1-1--
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-10
Pupils Dismissed Today for the Long
Summer Vacation.
Friday They Will Return for Their
Promotion Cards-Satisfactory
Course This Year.
ONE OF THE BEST YEARS KNOWN

Today is the last day of the school
term for this year and the pupils were
nearly all present at the sounding of the
last gong calling school to order.
This afternoon the teachers will dis.
miss the pupils until Friday, when
they will receive their promotion,
demotion, and transfer cards. Super
intendent Hatfield stated this morning
that this has been one of the best years
the schools have had, and is much
gratified with the results. The raised
requirements have proven even more
satisfactory than expected and as a
result the pupils in the lower grades,
the fourth and fifth, are as proficient
in grammar, a very hard subject for
the younger pupils, As the pupils in
the eighth grades formerly were. The
text book formerly used was discarded
and better one selected and the re-
quirements, the promotion of pupils
from A division Of one grade to the B
Of the next. the B division being
lower than the A, will be continued.
Formerly the pupils were promoted to
the division from which they left and
II in the A division Of the first grade
the promotion was made to the A Of
the second grade. This is not done
any more unless the pupil shows an
unusual amount Of interest in his
work and makes very high grade.
In ordinary cases he is promoted from
the A RFst to the B second.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-10
AN OLD CAPIAS.
A COUNTRY DARKEY SERVING
A SIX YEAR OLD FINE.

Wyatt Bicey, colored, of the coun-
ty, was arrested yesterday afternoon
late on an old warrant for gaming and
lodged in Jail last night. Bicey had
been in the courts several times for
gaming and had paid SO many fines,
he said, that he thought this was
paid. The entire Judgment will
amount to about ss4.
The bench warrant was issued more
than six years ago and the fine had
been standing against him that long.
The arrest was made by Deputy sher-
if George Houser. The sheriff is
cleaning all the old fines up and
Strengthening the Office out. He has
made several arrests on old warrants
and is making great progress in this
direction. Bicey was unable to find .
receipt for this one and thinks possibly
it might have escaped his memory.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-10
ON A BOAT
Young People Of Paducah Married
at Metropolis Last Night.
Mr.. Lon Potter and Miss Adlins
Lindsey United on Bette Owen.

Mr.. Lon S. Potter. the son of Off,
Ger Tom Potter, and Miss Adline Lind
sey, the daughter of Mr.. II. @. Lind
sey, of the Bell Spoke factory, were
married last night at 10 O'Clock on
the steamer Bette Owen by Judge
Liggett, at the Metropolis landing.
The groom left the city on the after
noon boat and was met by his bride
that night, Miss Lindsey going to
Metropolis on the Bette Owen excur-
sion. Both are popular youRg people
and VIII receive the congratulations of
their many friends and acquaintance
They will reside at the residence of
the bride and tonight Mr. Thomas
Carney anu wife, of South Third
street, will entertain them with re-
ception. The marriage was runaway
match.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-10

and make leap to the platform of the
fire escape, down which they made
their way to tho ground. Twenty-Five
men made their escape in this man
ner and when the last one passed I'M
der the iron bar the building was a
furnace close behind him. He said
that there were several men lying on
the floor overcome by smoke when he
left, and they all persisted. 1t is
doubtful If enough of their bodies will
be found to enable them to be identi-
fed.
OF the thirty-four persons injured in
the fire yesterday, three will die,
making the total thirteen.
Trouble is threatened for the hos
pital authorities. The inquest has
been postponed, and it will be decided
whether or not patients were strapped
down, and whether or not there were
sufficient attendants.