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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
Mr.. ]. A. PuIIen Will Be q Candidate

The present incumbent, j. A. Pullen,
Commissioner OF the Revenue for the
county of King George, having been i'm
portuned by 40 many of his elbow. citizens
to become candidate for reelection, has
finally consented to do 80. tie consents
because Of the fact that he has become a
cripple for life by accident and is thereby
unable TO follow other avocatons of life
iel 1t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
The MARTIN RAILROAD CASE
Decision OF Circuit Court Of Stafford
Sustained.

The supreme Court Of Appeals IN SEES
sion AT Wytheyile has handed down an
opinion by Judge John 4 Buchanan in
the case of Martin \ administrator, g., W.
Richmond. fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company. in which the Circuit
Court Of stafford County il affirmed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
Death Of Child

Glen Arthur Lamb, son OF Mr.. and Mrs
VIM. 2. Lamb. died at the home OF his
parents Thursday morning, aged .
months. The remains were taken to
stafford county for interment. Services
were conducted at the home here Friday
morning at $50 o'clock by Rev DR.. j.
s. Dill.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
DEATHS.

Mrs F. l.. Vanderbilt, died Sunday
night at her home, near Crooked Run,
Cupeper county A husband, three
daughters and two sons survive her.
Mr.. Frank Duncan, ofCulpeper county
died Wednesday in Johns Hopkins Hos
pital, Baltimore, after dangerous op.
GRAFTON for stomach trouble, aged thirty
vaara
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
mo-. Paw For Virginia Postmssters

The following are among the read
iustments of the salaries ofNirginia post
masters announced by the Postoiiice
Department: 400. H.,
Cape Charles, 81 800 to 81 400; Fred
ericksburg, 81 200 to $4,000; Onancock,
81 300 to 81 400; Orange, 81 400 TO
81 800: Warrenton, 81 800 to LOO;
West Point. 81 100 to 81 200.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
MARY WASHINGTON HOSPITAL
Mrs W. 3. Coates Elected President
ofThe Assoc alton.

A meeting of the Mary Washington
Hospital Association was held in the
Council Chamber Wednesday for the pur-
pose of electing president OF the Associ-
alton 10 succeed Mrs Y. NJ. Fleming,
who resigned at the last meeting. After
lengthy session, Mrs. W. + coates was
elected to till the vacancy. Mrs Coates is
a lady of fine executive ability, and WIN
maxi most excellent president OF the
institution
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
JUDGE {. c. Moneure Will Sit For
JUDGE Chichester.

Gov. Montague has made among
Others the following designations OF
county Judges to sit for Others who are
incapacitated to try certain pending
cases in their courts:
Judge +. c. Moncure, Caroline. for
Judge r. IL. L. Chichester, OF Stafford;
Judge ". f. Lipscomb,o of Prince William
for Judge Charles NJ. White, Of Fauquier-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
Investigation To Include EH-Coun-
ciImen

The Richmond Board of Aldermen, at
their meeting Tuesday night, broadened
the scope OF the investigation into the
affairs OF the municipal government by
changing the resolution of inquiry so AZ
10 authorize the committee to investl-
gate the acts Of former, rs well as present,
members OF the Council.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
Teams Wa nted.

want quick number OF one or two
horse teams to haul 200 ,OOO DITCH, Dy
day or by the thousand, from my brick
ward to the railroad. Good wages VIII
be paid. Apply to fredericksburg Brick
Works. or William Bernard Stove House,
Main St. Fredericksburg, Va. lw
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
Cood Prices For Mules.

NIB. l.. Zoe, of Remington, sold five
snlendid mules at Caroline Court Mon
day The smallest price for any OF them
was s165 lie has fine lot OF horses
and Young mules at his farm near R"m-
ington, which are for sale.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
CLOUDeUST AT FRONT ROYAL
Water Poured Through The Streets
ofThe Town Two Feet Dssp.

The heaviest downpour OF rain and the
seyerest electrical storm ever witnessed
at Front Royal visited that section Tues.
day night. Water two feet deet rushed
through the streets, sweeping everything
before it. Hundreds Of chickens, pigs,
horses, cows, etc, were drowned or kill
ed by lightning. Lightning struck four
dwellings at Riverton, one at Front
Royal and three at Cedsrylle, and kill
ell one person at Cedaryille.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13

Mr.. s. Carroll Chancellor, an attorney,
was elected Mayor Of Leesburg over Mr..
Il. A. Thompson, cashier Of the Peoples
National Bank, by 81 majority.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
Or. Bennett Elected.

At the annual meeting of the Board OF
Trustees OF Randolph Macon College. AT
Ashland. Rev K. II. Bennett, presiding
elder of the Richmond District, was elect
ed 10 succeed the late Rev. W. +. "a
wards. d. d.. TO the chair OF moral phil
osophV aud Biblical literature.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
Virginia Reel at Wedding

The dancing OF the Virginia reel, with
three generations participating, was a
novel and interesting feature OF the wed
ding Of Dr. George Gilbert Crawford and
Miss Annie Preston White at " Dewberry,
in Hanover county, Wednesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG AND
PIEDMONT RAILROAD.

Connections a. Fr-lerick-hurz with f-' + 4.
A T. r b.. and Neem- Steamboat Co. AZ
orange w,th southern Z T. Snd Chesapeake
Ohio T.. 3.
IA. only un- 80 the ChAnceilorsyil'e and
WildeYnpsa DstIiefield-.
Eastern STANDARD Time. Daily ehceptNun-
DAY ". ". Hit tAhhN 'i'h. "a. my y.
n -a-b month az L. v.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
President to Ride to Monticello.

President Roosevelt will ride horse
hack to Monticello on the occasion OF bis
visit to the University of Virginia. lie
has notified those in charge that he does
not wish to have carriage, but will be
glad to get a saddle horse Tor the Jour
ney.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
j. 3. Hall Back IS Depot Agent ut
Ashland.

Mr.. J. B Hall, whoforyears was agent
If the Richmond, Fredericksburg, ana
Potomac Railroad Company at Ashland 4,
but who resigned about three months
ago. will again take charge OF the Office
ON Inne nth
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
Fatal Wreck On Southern.

Charles d. Keyes was fatally injured
and three Others hurt in head on coils
ion between northbound freight ana a
southbound work train on the Southern
road near Ravensworth Wednesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
HELM Wanted-Fe male.

Wanted an experienced silk mill winder
Steady work at good wages.
National Silk Mills Co.,
Baltimor,, Md
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13

An np-todate farm, all stocked and
eouipped. fine residence, good barn Will
sell on reasonable terms. Good water
also. sulphur spring on farm. Apply to
John W. Allison, Jr,
fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
TO CURE AcoLp IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II 1t fails
to cure. Z. W. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
Roarders Wanted

Boarders wanted, transient or perma'
nent. ut 1921 Main street. Hates rea
Mrs. L. C. Mitchell,
Fredericksburg, Va,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
m, Chancellor Elected Mayor.

Fine assortment OF night shirts at b.
Goldsmith x Sons.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
WAGONS.

Decker & Alrich have just received q 3,
car az the Celebrated "Studebakerf
Wagons. All sizes furnished promptly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-13
EorSale

Mems fine neck wear at B. Goldsmith 4
Sons.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-07
GONE JUST TWENTY YEARS.
Farmer Returns After Going Out TO
Feed the Chickens.

|
Abel Patch was q soldier in tho
Civil War and when the war ended
he returned to his native place. Rut-
land, Vt. There he was married n few
years later. He bought a good farm
ana with his wife lived there happily
nearly fifteen years. BY industry he
acquired goOdly amount of propertv.
Patch took pan of corn at / D. m.
Dec. %, 1852, and started for the poul-
try house to feed his hens. When he
did not return for supper his Wife
hunted all over the place for him. but
IN vain. The next day searching
party was formed by the nefchbors
and the forests for miles around were
secured, but without finding a trace
OF the missing man. After a few DAYS
the search was abandoned. No letter
ever came nor was any inzlng of the
whereabouts of Patch ever received.
While Mrs. Patch was preparing for
supper the other evening there was n
rap at the door. She opened the door.
and an old man with n long. gray
beard stepped in. There was nothing
about his face or figure that looked
familiar to Mrs. Patch, and when the
old man told her he was Abicl Patch
she thought he was playing a prank
on her When he showed her 81 ne
culiar finger ring which her husband
had always worn and the scar of n Sc
we're bullet wound on the side of his
head which he received at Cold Har-
Dor in the Civil War there was no fur
Their doubt of his identity.
Il left home because | wanted ex-
element" said Patch later in explain
ing his long absence L got tired Of
farming and started out into the
woods. l have been all over the for
estS of Northern Vermont, New Ham,
shire ana Maine, and have killed hun
dreds of deer and moose. | didn't
intend ever TO come back, and | hoped
my wife would marry again. but |
heard little while ago that she
hadn't. l thought | would see her
once more before l died The winters
have been pretty cold lately and l
couldn't stand it much longer in the
woods"
Patch did not think his wife would
welcome him home, but, as she has
done SO, he says he wsl remain.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-07
Few Old Men Can Saw This.

Lakefeld, Mimi, Web. 2.-Wm. r
Gentry of this place makes the follow.
ing statement:
For over forty years 1 suffered
with misery in my back and at times
l could not pass water without GREAT
pain and a burning sensation. | have
had to make water as often as sixteen
times during one night-just a little
at a time. 1 tried many kinds Of KID.
ney medicines, but all without any
good result till at last l tried Dodds
Kidney Pills and my pains are all gone.
Il took six boxes and l am cured
completely. 1 am II years of age and
feel better now than l have for over
fifty years and 1 attribute it all to
Dodd's Kidney Pills"
Dodd's Kidney Pills have made some
remarkable cures in this part of the
State, and many old men and women
are praising them highly as a cure for
lame back, Kidney and bladder trou.
hleS
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-07
CHILDREN.

The sleeping echoes of her quiet room
Are never walked by bursts of childish
glee,
And up the polished staircase never come
Light gatherings of footsteps swift and
free.
Alone she sits and in the twilight gloom
Dreams happily of what shall never
be!
Sometimes her wistful fancy strews the
floor
CRich carpeted and neat with broken
toys;
Paints finger prints on window glass and
door,
Hears echoes of shriH laughter and
rude noise;
All that a tired mother might deplore
Would seem to her starved heart as
priceless joys!
Till, from the world without, some sud
den note
Of childish voices through her hearing
rings,
And sobs of anguish rise to her white
throat
Round which no dimpled arm in mis-
chief clngs:
Gone are the sweet dream-fancies, as
may float
From earth to heaven the flash of angel
wings.
And yet. no little empty crib is there
To mock the mother arms, outstretch-
ed in vain.
She boards no shining tress of silken
hair,
No tiny grave where buried hopes lie
slain;
Only the deeper loss she has to bear
Upon whose heart no babe of hers has
lain.
Louisville Courier-J ournal.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-07

was performed while on this paper. He
wrote whole pages in the Sun describ
ing the funeral of General Grant
Cleveland's first Inauguration. and
some of the international yacht races
For twenty years Ralph retained his
connection with the Sun staff, and was
its legislative correspondent at Albany
for time.
In 1854 he was sent to England by
prominent New York publishing
house. Ten years later he went to
emma during that country's war with
Japan, and described that struggle.
Ihis short stay in China resulted in
the publication Of "Alone in China -
HIS work took him into Russia, India
and the Black sea country. He also
reported the Turkish Greek war. the
diamond jubilee of Victoria in 1897
and the coronation ceremonies of the
present Car. During the Boer war
he attached himself to the commands
OF Lord Roberts and General Methuen,
and 1t Is said that his criticism of the
Beers was more bitter than that Of any
London journalist Last March Ralph
returned to this country.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-07
REMAINS OF A WONDERFUL DEER.

This wonderful little deer, whose
height at the shoulder was five and a
half inches. it has recently been discov-
cred, lived in New York State long be-
fore the recollection of living man, and
probably played in the same woods
that the giant mastodon strobe through.
Whether he was the representative of
pigmy race, long extinct. or was a
single dwarf, it is impossible to deter
mine, but as he grew to maturity the
former is more likely. The foot and
leg shown in the Illustration were
found in a newly plowed field near
Troy, Rensselaer, County.
The epiphyses, or ends of the bones,
are firmly united by Osseous tissue to
the shaft, showing that the leg be-
longed to an adult deer and not to an
immature product.
This little fellow could have been
placed without discomfort in capa-
ciOus pocket and would have found a
determined chipmunk a formidable foe.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-07

beauty of her dark. brooding face. She
learned the disciplinary value of the
stage, and she learned the real hideous-
ness Of selfishness. But she told Jack
none of this.
One season passed-two-she was
soon to begin her third She was get
ting on, but slowly. One evening she
was moved by one of those impulses
that seem to come from without rather
than within, to run home and pay Jack
a visit. The rehearsals were over. There
was no reason why she should not go
home for a week. She would surprise
him
She drove out from town In the early
morning. The mist wells were rising
from the hill tops, melted by the burn
| ing kisses of the sun. The evergreen
forests on the hillsides were so cool,
the great walls of earth so restful. She
wondered why she was not afraid they
would topple upon her now. Was 1t
that she was beginning to yearn for
what they typitied-strength and fidel-
ity, the greatest and best things in life?
The little house had been done up,
she noticed as she drove up, and Jack
had coaxed the rose vines quite to the
roof by now.
The door was open. There was no fear
of tramps in that region, and she peered
right into the house Some one was stir
ring within, but he was too absorbed
to note her soft footballs.
Her old blue skirt hung upon the
wall, and her husband, looking older
and sadder, but still with that vast
strength of patience in his face, stood
looking at ii.
She wrote the rest to her one friend in
the company.
Il walked over quietly and stood be-
side him. He was still SO busy look
Ing at that foolish skirt that he didn't
know l was there. But after while
he turned toward me, and when he saw
me the look that came into his eyes
made me cry.
We'll. I've resigned. When l saw
poor old Jack worShiping that blue
skirt of mine that | had thrown away
as worthless | made up my mind that
there are only few things that are
really worth living for, and stage life
isn't one of them, and the companion
ship of stanch. splendid soul like
Jack is And 50 I've left and m going
to wait and work with Jack for the bet
ter days that | know are coming.
He is getting on in his profession
and the--did | call them better
the other days are nearer. But l won
der if they will be better, the days when
Jack and are rich, and SO many people
will know us and make demands upon
our time, and so separate us after a
manner? We were both wondering to-
day, but we are going to enjoy the time
before that. and meanwhile that old
blue skirt still hangs upon the wall
Jack insists upon ii. He calls ii his
'restorer. New York News
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-07
She Knew the Nichols.

The country editor had turned the
personal column over to his daughter
temporarily, while politics claimed his
attention.
The daughter had studied country
editorial methods to some advantage,
and the following items appeared:
Tom Jones called last evening with
two-pound box of candy. Call again.
Tom"
Harry Mason was around with his
trotter and sidebar buggy last week.
Don't forget the number. Harry"
George Browns billboard is said to
be good for two seats for anything that
comes. We always like to see George
on show nights"
Miss Mary Martin, the milliner. has
n magnificent display of the latest
styles in her show window How much
is this good for, Mary?"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-07


tria, Dec. %, 1882. His mother was OF
French descent. He Travelled in Eu-
rope and obtained from NJ. de Falloux,
French Minister of Public Education,
place as German teacher at the Ly-
Gee of Tours.
There he studied foreign politics and
wrote essays for the newspapers. He
taught German at Limoges, Poitiers
and Marseilles. He attracted by his
newspaper work the attention or
Theirs, the historian, who defended
him against prosecution for an attack
on Ferdinand de LessepS about his
lavishness at Suez. When France was
defeated by the German states BlowitZ
caused himself to be naturalized a
Frenchman.
He said, Il want to naturalize myself
defeated" He went to Versailles to
obtain from Theirs an interview in
July, 1871, while Paris was fortified
against the French government at
Versailles. That interview, telegraphed
10 the London Times, obtained for
Blowitz the post of its correspondent.
1t was difficult and he made in it bitter
enemies. But he was in the confidence
of diplomats, statesmen. rulers.
He sent the Berlin treaty, before it
was signed, TO the London Times. He
interviewed the Pope, Count de Cham
bord, Gambetta, Bismarck, Alfonso
MI, the Sultan. Count de Paris, the
King of Roumania. He wrote four
books on political affairs. lie was an
officer of the Legion of Honor and of
the Institute of France.
The London Times printed six-col-
umn memoir of NJ. de BlowitZ, who,
it Is said, created during his life a new
position in international life in Europe,
which he filed brilliantly for nearly
thirty years and which with his disap-
pearance will probably also disappear.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-07

One of the interesting features of
the Library of Congress is the depart
ment for the blind. whore books and
special accommodations are furnished.
At frequent intervals readings, recita-
tons and music are given by promin-
ent society folk fer the benefit of the
blind who visit the library. Prominent
men and women take pleasure in set
ting aside n portion of their time Ia
read 10 the afflicted or to entertain
them, and it is considered quite an
honor to receive an invitation from the
librarian.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-07

writer. and ut the age of Is founded u
paper of his own in the New Jersey
town. In 1870 he became connected
with newspaper work in New York.
His assignment to cover the Beecher
trial in 1870 was the turning point in
his career. His particular assignment
was scenes and incidents in the trial
room His work attracted the atten-
ton Of Charles \. Dana, and Ralph
was soon a member of the sun staff.
Some of the best work of his career
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-07

''Well. Tommy, do you expect a pleas
ant ChrstmasT"
Yes m"
Are YOU waiting up for Santa Claus
to come down the chimney?
mo, | amt. We amt got no Chin
ney. We live in n steam-heated flat"
How is he going to get in, thenT
Through the door, | guess. Pa said
Santa Claus was about MS big a man as
he was, but that it would be dark when
he came in"
"Phen you won't see him?''
Eyes, l will. I've fixed rope in my
room on a level with pas neck, and
when | hear Santa Claus yell, I'll strike
q match. Brooklyn Eagle.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-07

head how TO cure the kidneys ard
keep them well.
Mrs. James Beck of 314 West
Nhitesboro street, Rome, n. Y, saws.
was troubled with my kidneys for
eisht or nine years; had much pain in
my back; as time went on / could hard
~ endure IT, | could not stand cxcppt
TOT Few moments at time; | crew
weak ana exhausted: | could not even
90 hight housework, let alone washiu.,
Qnd ironing; | could not Stoop or bend
my mead ached severelyj | was in pain
from my head down to my heels; cen
tcring in the kidneys it was n heavy.
steady, slckening ache; | could not rest
nights, and got up mornings weak and
tired. thought | was about done for,
when ! saw poans Kidney Pills I'D
vertlsed for kidney complaints, and got
them ut Broughton & Graves drug
store. Within a week after commcnc
ing their use | began TO improve, and
from that time on rapidly grew better
l used five boxes in all and was cured
/ have recommended Deans kidney
Pills to many others, and my cas-,
ought TO convince the most SkCptica
sufferer to give them fair trial"
n FREE TRIAL of this great Kid
ney medicine which cured Mrs. James
Beck will be mailed ON application I,
any part of the United States Ad
dress FoSter-Milburn Co., Buffalo. \
Y. For sale by all druggists. price y
cents per box.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-07
is EASY 20 LEARN.
Chinese Writing is Not Nearly as pis
cult as il Looks.

Chinese is an Geographic langn,co
1t conveys the idea and not the word -,
a thing, as the figure 'S' represents tSa
idea and not the word.
The Chinese have invented moro tbo,
10000 marks for their writing, but Il
requires only about 1000 marks for mo-
camille correspondence, and it IS sa:d -
be easier to learn them than the word
of an ordinary foreign language. RnS'
sian is more difficult for an Englishman
than Chinese.
spoken language because of the yarietv
of dialects, but anyone can learn enoueb
of the writings to answer ordinary mr..
poses in a few months and have his
knowledge perfected by linguist within
about a year.-London Express.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-07

through many lands
and figured as a
chronicler in many
epoch m a k i II g
events. At the age
of 13 Ralph, who
was born in New
York in 1893. ea-
tered the compoS-
ing room of the
Red Bank IN. j.
Standard to learn
printing. He soon
developed into n
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-07
A IInke for London.

One of the many plans proposed for
improving the harbor of London is the
construction of dam across the
Thames just below the city. thus con
verting the upper river into huge
lake deep enough To accommodate yes
sells drawing thirty feet of water. 1t
is estimated that the plan could be
carried out for about $1G000,00O
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-07
Inc Doubtful Ace.

Little Richard, who is five. and who
has arrived at the dignity OF first trous
ers. was disgustcd when he SAW a H,tle
neichbor. aged three, arrayed also for yha
first time in the garments Of distinction
''Now just look what they've done 90
Wilson's baby" he exclaimed. They've
gone and put it in pants before They
know whether it's going to be- hny OF
a girlr'-W oman's Home Companions,