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New-York tribune., 1902-12-14

portrait on this page.
II fs recorded that Mr.. George Meredith be-
gan his literary career as poet His first ap-
Dearance in print as the author Of some
verses entitled neutrality-suspicious. q
celebration of the battle in January, 1913, be-
tween the English and the SikhS- 1t has often
been complained that Meredith IS an extremely
difficult poet One of the most exquisite OF his
few noems which are not difficult he has left out
of several collections of his verse, which goes to
show that like many another poet, he mistakes
obscurity for beauty Thls little IoVeIy lyric
to which we refer is his Marian:
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14

is in moderately good preservation The trees
which were planted by the author of wv Naverley
almost hide the mansion. Within 1t are
many relics of Scott on one of them we are
reminded, he laid almost 4 romantic Value-the
tobacco pouch OF Rob Roy.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14

pressfou Of the most attractive personality
among the Boer officers. We reproduce ths
portrait on this page.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14

facture they have the same good qualities The
binding OF dark blue buckram. with no decora-
ton save that printed in gold on the back Is
particularly satisfactory.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14
SCOTT AND lMONTAIGNE,
TWO NEW EDITIONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

SIR WALTER SCOTv-s MINSTRELSY OF THE
SCOTTISH BORDER. Edited by T. Hen.
derSon. In -Four Volumes octave, pp II, $40:
AS; 40: AZ Imported by Charles Scribners
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14
MARIAN.

She can be as wise as we,
And wiser when she wishes;
She can knit with cunning wit,
And dress the homely dishes
She can flourish staff or pen,
And deal a wound that Hngersi
She can talk the talk of men,
And touch with thrilling fingers
H.
Match her, ye across the sea,
Natures fond and fiery;
Ye who Zest the turtles nest
With the eagles eyrle-
Soft and loving is her soul,
Swift and lofty soaring;
Mixing with it's dovelike dole
Passionate adoring-
Ill
Such a she who'll match with me!
In flying or pursuing.
Subtle wileS are in her smiles
To set the world a-wOoIng-
She is steadfaSt as star,
And yet the maddest maiden;
She can wage a gallant war.
And give the peace OF Eden
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14

ESSAYS OF MONTAIGNE Translated by
Charles Cotton Edited by William Carew Haz-
Iitt- In Four Volumes Octave, PIP. xcv, ZIS
4S7; 362: 293. Imported by Charles ScrihneTs
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14

"Ofd Trails on the Niagara Frontier Is the
title of a. volume of early New-York history
which MIR. F. H Severance is about TO orlns
out through the firm of Burrows, or CleVeidhu.
The Americana of these publishers have founo
multitude of purchasers which is strong testl-
rnony to the truth of the assertion that AIneri-
can readers not entirely given over 10
trash.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14

Lord Wolseey has been making n study c
the great Bonaparte. He has given ii the It'll
OF The Young Napoleon, the Genesis of
Great Career"
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14

Among forthcoming biographies which are TO
command interest are Z. V. Lucass Charles
Lamb" Mr. Sidney Lees queen Victoria" and
Mr.. Austin DobSon's Fanny Burney-'
New-York tribune., 1902-12-14

BrIrnand, editor Of "Punch"-and now Sir
Francfs-has written his "reminiscences. and
these viii be brought out IN two illustrated Vol-
uIneS full OF aneCdOte-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

One Of the rules of the postOtice de-
partment which often proyokes dissat-
isfaction is that which prohibits post
master or any member OF his family
from giving out the addresses OF pa
irons Of the office. A person may be
looking for some one whose address
has been lost or misplaced. What is
more natural than to go to the post
office and ask for the information? But
the postmaster, II he obeys the regula-
lions. will not give 1t. The government
acts on the theory that il is not its bust
ness to disclose the whereabouts Of the
patrons OF the postotfice. Debtors may
be pursued by inportunate creditors;
young women may be subjected to I'M
pleasant attentions; hundreds Of people
for various reasons, good and bad, may
desire to conceal from somebody their
place OF residence. 1t is not the bust
ness Of the government to expose them
to annoyance.-Youth's Companion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
Pictures In Japanese Temples.

The votiye pictures Vema) OF Japa-
nese temples are an Outgrowth OF an
old custom. In ancient times departed
warriors were honOred by offerings OF
sake and rice placed before their tab
lets and tombs. As the idea gained
ground that their spirits lowered
around their graves besides food a GER
tain number Of spotless white horses
we're provided with which these spir-
ltual worthless might take recreation.
SO It became the custom In wealthy
Shinto temples TO keep one OF these
sacred animals. There were many
shrines that could not AFFORD to buy a
white horse, so the next best thing was
TO get a picture OF one; hence the name
yema picture horse) from ye "a pie
tureJ and una "a horse).
The use Of the yema was first con
fined TO the Shinto religion, but the
BuddhIsts took kindly TO the custom
The word yema has long lost Its prim'
tive meaning and has become ge'
merle name for every picture hung up
I'm ShlntO shrines or Buddhistic tenn
pies.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
How to Learn TO Sing.

Lung power and capacity may be
wonderfully increased and strengthen
ed by constant repetition OF the syl'
liable "ah" on the three or four notes
In the middle register OF the voice
s&foSSnthe three or four notes which
th gost natu'. lly and with the
upn get one note
clear cuf..44n q. fun aud shdslcal; then
from that note as a starting point let
him go up and down. gradually work
ing out the huskiness from the ADA
cent notes and sounding them until
they become pure and resonant and
can be delivered without strain or eff
fort
Let him work Systematically and.
above all. avoid the pernicious trick Of
learning pieces" by rote or by ear.
His first effort should be to increase
the purity and range OF his voice, and
to that end he should. as suggested
above. use the broad syllable "ah"
only for a time, and on no account
should be try to sing an air until he
can do so Understandings, with a full
knowledge OF musical notation and a
perfect command Of his vocal re
sources.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

A resident OF Versailles, NJ. Guignet.
sends to Nature a vivid account OF a
duel he saw between hedgehog and
viper The two enemies knew very
well at first sight who was who. and
eyed each other as II they knew a
moments inattention would be fatal.
The viper was the first TO get tired OF
gazing. aud II began TO glide away.
Just then the hedgehog rushed for the
viperS tail. and. having nailed 1t fast
with its teeth, IL rolled Itself up. The
hedgehog was very careful, however
not to cut the tail OF. The viper
curled back and delivered furious as
saults on its aggressor. wrestling and
rolling with the curled up hedgehog all
over the place. At length the snake
wounded in a hundred places, died.
The hedgehog began its repast on the
tail OF its victim and was careful not
to eat the head.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

Speaking Of the late DR.. Samuel Row
son Gardiner, a student OF Toynbee
Hall says: His patience and his toll
erancc were inexhaustible, his temper
OF the miIdest. He had, however, q
pleasant vein Of satire. For instance,
he would say Of Froude. whose bril-
llancy be. greatly admired, but whose
unsoundness he characterized as de
pIorabIe: Whenever find myself par
ticularly perplexed on any point l look
to see what Froude has to say about it.
( always find his help invaluable, for ]
can trust implicitly his unfailing in
stinct for arriving at false conclusions,
and the more positive be becomes the
safer I feel in adopting Numerically
opposite view"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
Queer Medicine

At the Shanghai police court recent
ly a curious object was handed up to
the bench for inspection. II was CON
taIned in a square yellow box and re-
sembled nothing more than a piece OF
black wax. 1t weighed about two
ounces, and the policeman in charge OF
the case explained to the court that 1t
was a Chinese medicine compound OF
monkeys toe nails boiled down and
hardened by being buried underground
for a number OF years. II had been
stolen from a native apothecary's shop
In Marking road. Monkeys toe nails,
1t appears, are well known remedy
among the Chinese for stomach trou-
HOS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
me Best Remedy Ior REORGANIZATION.

QUICK RELIEF FROM PAIN.
All who use Chamberlain's Pain Balm
for rheumatism are delighted with the
quick relief from pain which Il affords.
When speaking Of this Mr.. d. N. Sinks,
Of Troy, Ohio. says: "Some time ago
had severe attack OF rheumatism IN
my arm and shoulder. tried numer-
GUS remedies but got no relief until /
was recommended by Messrs. Geo. +.
Parson & Co.. druggists OF this place. TO
try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. They re-
commended it so highly that | bought a
bottle. | was soon relieved Of all pain. |
have since recommended this liniment to
many OF my friende, who agree with me
that 1t Is the best remedy for muscular
rheumatism In the market" For sale by
NJ. NJ Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

In the millinery showroom Of one OF
the large department stores in Phila-
delphIa a customer inquired of sales
woman what they charged TO clean
feathers
ssTen cents apiece" was the answer.
~Oh, could never pay that price"
gasped the lady.
GLOW many have you? II you have
a aufjcient number, we might make a
reduction in t, 80"
JWhy ss1rff4 ne ny count them, for
Rave two beds full"
& Ness to say. she was in the wrong
IepartmeSt,- philadelphia Times.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

D. to exclange a lIttle thine

"**<|tf 10 eNC*Nhsc htttf thAh6
|6fnD. RI wick, ssald clerk In a
apply store. ''but the fact is
that We are asked TO take back yards
of the stun.
Indeed. OF all the commodities we
handle none gives us more trouble than
lamp wicks. There are al present
aoout thousand different kinds of
lamps and~oil stoves ON the market,
each with different sized burners.
which naturally require as many differ
ent kinds Of wick. We carry an end
less variety; still we cannot supply the
wants OF our customers. This is pretty
much their own fault. however. for in
stead OF examining the old wick and
finding out just what they need before
they leave home they merely guess at
It's measurements, and when l ask
what size they want they say:
"'Oh. about so bigr
They leave me TO go the rest OF the
wsy blindly. AS consequence oiteh
make mistakes, and the next day they
bring the wick back and want TO ex-
change II for something that will nj
the burner. Ii they have taken the
Irecaution TO learn what they want. we
accommodate them, even though the
returned wick does smell TO heaven
with Oil Through pursuing this pol
Icy we now have hundreds Of yards OF
wick on our hands that we can never
dispose OF. but this question of lamp
wicks is so complex that there seems
no remedy for the difficulty. New
York Times.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
o<-~as ,o 81 Is Is rea., ae result o


firmly bound on a plank. face down.
ia this position the spike wheel" was
slowly dragged up and down his back,
the number Of times depending upon
the gravity Of the crime and the word
ing OF the sentence.
In several instances the poor victims
were prodded so full Of holes that they
died before they could be removed from
the plank. When death was intended,
the number OF rolls" was not speci-
fed, but double length spikes, heated
rcdhot. were put In the surface OF the
cylinder. This mode OF carrying out
capital punishment was hardly as ex-
pedltIous as the guillotine. but 1t was
equally as certain.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
An oaa rurkl.h Superstition.

An odd Turkish superstition is as fol
lows: II one finds piece OF bread lying
upon the ground. he must pick 1t mp,
kiss II and carry It until be finds hole
Into which the bread can be Inserted.
To step upon a piece of bread or TO
leave II lying upon the ground is one
of the objectionable sins aud dooms
the offender TO the third hell. where he
is perpetualy gored by an OK that has
but a single horn that is In the center
Of his forehead.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
PoroMAc RryER ROUTE.

Beginning Tuesday. December Gath.
steamer Potomac win leave Pier 3, Light
Street, Baltimore, Tuesday and Saturday, at
p. N, for the Potomac river. calling at
Ainers Brome's. Baeon's, Grason's. lie Wis
eta Bnndick's, Cowart's. Walnut Point.
C0an. Kinsafe, Mundy's Point. Lodge,
Adams, Piney Point. Abelrs. L.eonafdtown,
day only for Lancaster. BushWood, River
aide. Liverpool Point. Giymoas, Alexandria
and Washington.
Washington. at p. m. Thursday, calling at
al the above mentioned wharves. leaving
LeonardtOwB at 6 - N. Monday and FRI
day, kinsale at IL m, Miller's at p. IA,
irving 10 baltimore early Tuesday and
IA tvRrday mornings.
. yht received daily At Pier Light
WILLIAMS. Manager, Baltimore.
Wsk-~ Sfl.Sc0TT. Agent, Fredericksburg.
kRf4bOxPToS. Agent. Norfolk. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

-, .nnl,catIons. as they cannot reach
Dy i9sas .seS nortion OF the eari There Is only
the ols r. IL enre deafness, and that Is by con.
one w. remedies Deafness ;scaused by an
etitnsIonet1 ndifion 81 the mucous lining Of the
lnhame1 sTs,he when this tube gets milan.
bnstae 1io OF = rambling sound or imperfect
cd yop haE ia " hen 1t Is entirely closed deafness
neen esss nli and unless the Inflammation can
bs ss aq Sss s V M Sc %
nal co . 1900 ont Of ten are caused by ca
ever M, ~ 6ich is nothing but an infiamed con-
s sa Of The mucous snris se o,a,a 70, anv
We WI g,s ess &c Caused by catarrhD that can
csse 20 o. cnred by HaiPs catarrh Cure sendfo'
circulars ne :. CHENEY CO., Toledo, o.
ao,d nv Druggist, &c, .s.
Hsifs Family Pills ~ sne 49,.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
A Cutting Re.ort.

Bachelor-Y You look tired. old man.
Benedlct-Yes; I've been up every
night with the baby. She's been cut
ting her teeth.
Bachelor-CuttIng her teeth! Why In
blazes didn't you take the knife away
from herl-New York Press.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
A Brute.

Miss Koy dn street car)-It's really
very kind of you. Mr.. Crabbe, to give
me your seat.
Mr. Crabbe-Not at all. We men are
getting tired OF being accused OF never
giving up our seats except TO pretty
girls.-Philadelphia Press.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

should say that my son is named
for" his grandfather or that he is
"named after" hlml
You may say either. but the weight
~ Good usage is with named after"
Named for" has some vogue In the
rIn,ted states, but is no longer current
- England. manned after Is in good
usa IN both countries.-Ladies' Home
Ikournal
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

II seems to me that the coming Of
bye is like the coming Of spring-the
date is not to be reckcned by the calen-
dar.-Edward Bulwer-Lytton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
u,. n, Chosen Word.

Tess-she doesn't seem to like Mr..
Jess-NO; she heard him speak Of her
as "an artless creature.
TEST should think that rather com
ELEMENTARY. -
Iess--Ah, but she poses as land
.,, Philadelphia Press.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
Good Reason.

"If ever do love a girl. I'll love the
very ground she walks on"
Especially II she owns 1000 or 5000
acres. Chicago Tribune.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
JUST AS EASY.

to cook nice things as rolling off log,
especially when you buy one of those fine
Cook Stoves from r. L STONE. Have
you seen the Dewey Cook Slower Why, 1t
is grand. Have you seen the Fitz Lee
and Good LuckS Just take look at them;
Also take look at the Steel Ranges and
our Alright Stoves. can show you the
finest that are made. willn name any
prices here, but | will guarantee to be
cheaper than anyone. ! am born stove
man, and practical in all its branches.
haven't got thebusiness to learn, especially
whenI have been working atitfor 2Syears.
My prices will knock the persimmons of
the trees Many dollar will be saved II
you call atR. L. STONE IS. the Oldest
stove hoEse in the city, 2o3 Commerce
street.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
rnuesn. sessapRIL "a, "

70 she woman at work should make
s,s~er to the other woman, sne might,
s.sh,n< say: rYou never had to scrub
nd Clean when your back sched 50 that
Il s>eu,ed that every movement would
s-.sf h IL two.s It's bad enough Tor a
,so.nan to suffer. But when she mus
sn9er and slave at the same tune sne
rs.rbes the limit Of her endurance.
weak women who have been nzue
.,rses bv the use of DR.. Pieree.s Favor FAVOR,
- p,ssryiptiou, recowmend 1t to others
~ so5send. II establishes regularly
Sr;-s weakening drains. heals infiSlllIna.
Zion ,n and liberation and cures female
weakness -.
-. zen aiiing some time now. oS.nk
.As.I ,,ith female weakness wrtes Mu-
1,.s M 1ohnson Of Avondaie chester 20, -
N - ,yyonfh would have 70 ne on my nack.
sSt raanv different medicines ana no.hisg
= re,ief until began DR. fieiess mesn-
-. ling two bottles OF fevolue rIe-eItPs
sue - 10 OF Golden Medical Discovery
..e1 .a.ss;rines have cured me. When began
- ,,.ss,,,eaf was not able 70 90 vefy mnea,
r., .o-v 40 the work for my iamiiy OF mus
A - EEL better to-day than have TOT year.
: IL rserce's Pleasant Pellets cure bill
,onsness and sick headache. They do
not create the pill habit
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

Jealousy In a husband Is more often
a sign Of self love than Of wife love-
New York Herald.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
NORFOLK ROUTE.

win leave Tappahannoek for Norfolk az 2
D Nc Friday, stopping At All landings. WIN
Leave Norfolk at p 10 on Saturday, calling
~ all 0dings.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
11ouoEs. CIGARS. GROCERIES
Mrs. j. e. Monroe

Mrs. j. r. Monroe
Commerce St., Fredericksburg, Va, keep
the largest and most varied stock o.
Wines and Liquors in the city. She can
furnish you Whiskey at prices from Sl.sV
to "a per gallon. 1t includes S1al .,t =.
Kentucky Rye, Live Oak, L3rd NIL w,',
more, King Lear, jefferson Co. Rye, Wig wa.
wan Indian Hill and many otner s.
Wines Of every description Apple
brandy $3.50 to 81 per gallon. a i.lD
line ofCigars and Tobacco, droce nn1 cue
'''' " MRS. J. +. MONROE,
o,a commeree st., Fredericksburg, va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
Qaasns s y =, n : .

=. ard after Tuesday, March is. steamers
1(<alyers Lancaster aud Essex win leave Pier
=, Light street, baltimore. every Tuesday
and AZ wharves on the river. Returning VIII
leave Fredericksburg at ? p m (tide per-
mitting) Monday aud Thursday. I.eed-town
~ 4:30 m Tuesday and Friday for Balti-
more.
Leave Baltimore Wednesday and Thurs-
1ay at Also N TOR Tappahannock and al
wkarves below. except hay Port. Returning
day and N Wednesday aud Thursday Tor
Baltimore.
Steamers from Tappahannoek Wednesday
Will not call at wharvea IN Currit0man river.
WIN not call at Bay Port on either day,
No freight received for outgoing steamers
Alter " IN sailing daya
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
E20gaI Velvet,

the famous Kentucky Whiskey. posi-
lively the best for family use. One
quality, one price--t4 per gallon. JET
ferson County, az the price, mas no
eoual-s2 per gallon. For sale only Dy
MRS. ]. r. MONROE,
o,6rv Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

Every one of the Virginia should know the OF her Post
We definitions OF Virginia Ios
offices simply you the Offices represented by them The
first nenn whose receive will get the prle
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

departmeSt.-P Philadelphia Times.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-07-05
LARcHMoNT REGATTA is ON.
Fifty-two Yachts Are Entered in the An
nuaI Event-NanderbiIt's New
Boat Beaten.

NEW YORK, July 4.-Fifty-two yachts
started in the twenty third annual regat-
8 p. M. the start having been delayed
more than three hours for lack of wind.
For this reason the larger classes, which
only half the course by order of the COM
mittee.
The fight for first place between the
schooners Elmina and Muriel was as in
teresting as ever. The E1mina won by
one minute one and one-half seconds.
Another battle royal that attracted at
rates Nicola and Weetamoo, both Gardner
boats. 1t was their first meeting and their
first race this season. The Nicola easily
defeated her opponent by six minutes and
twenty-five seconds.
The other winners were the Humma
Ondawa, Dorwina, Leda, Tern, Hanley
Indian. Rochelle, Houri, Hope, Knave,
Prize and Lambkin.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-07-05
Used in Hot Weather
Paine'sCelery
Compound
RaneWs ard InVlgorates the Body
and Maintains a Strong and
Clear Brain.

Thousands of people in whose blood
Turk the seeds of disease decline men
tally and physically when the hot
weather comes on. They become weak,
languid, morose, have loss of memory,
loss of appetite with wasting of flesh.
For all such Paine's Celery Com
pound is an absolute necessity at this
time. It is the only remedy approx
ed of by able physicians for purifying
and enriching the blood, for feeding
and nourishing the nerves, for main
tanning digestive vigor, for the building
of flesh, tissue and muscle, and for
promoting refreshing and healthful
sleep.
If your condition of health is not sat
isfactory; if you are not happy, active
and vigorous at present, try the virtues
of one bottle of Paines Celery Com
pound; you will have cause to thank
heaven that such a marvellous recuper-
ator was placed within your reach.
The following letter from Hon. ]. S.
Mccarthy, Washington, d! c., a gen
tleman of national reputation, Is a
blessed assurance to all hot weather
sufferers that Paine's Celery Com
pound can bestow that health and vigor
so much needed at this season:
II was suffering with nervousness,
loss of appetite and insomnia. was all
run down, and nothing did me any
good until a friend advised me to try
Paine's Celery Compound. l took four
bottles of the Compound, and I am
more than proud to testify that it COM
pletely cured me. 1 haven't had an un-
well day since 1 eat hearty and sleep
like healthy baby. I consider Paine's
Celery Compound the best remedy
manufactured, and l most heartily rec
ommend it to suffering humanity the
world over"