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The Breckenridge news., 1904-03-23
Shows a Good Spirit.

If prominent bust ness men in every
section of the country would emulate
the worthy actions of the Stephens
port men m entioned below certain il
is that the American people In gener-
al would be benefited
One of or contributors at Stephens
port says"
Miss Zelma Lay opened spring
school last Monday with an enroll
ment Of twenty pupils. 1t is believed
there will be an attendance of thirty
perhaps more. There never has been
so much interest shown by the people
for spring term. Quite a number
of our most prominent business men,
who have no children of their own to
send, have rendered a scholarship,
and are sending children whose par
ents are not financially able to send
them. Among those who have sub
scribed are r. A. Shellman, our popu-
lar druggist r. A. Smith, our genial
hotel man, and s. P. Schopp, our
clever "Big Store" merchant. Miss
Zelma Lay has also given free tuition
to several. She has been quite sue
cessful, in her past teaching, and
brings into her schools methods that
insure success. "
The Breckenridge news., 1904-03-23
SEEMING for Rabbits in Kentucky.
From the Winchester Sentinel.

From the Winchester Sentinel.
A report came to town that Whit,
Walter and Ad Hampton and Tom
and George Reed had seined "a briar
patch OH Mrs. Reed 8 farm and caught
large number of rabbits. An in
vestigation shows that the report was
slightly incorrect. The priar patch
was not actually seined, but noticing
that the rabbits when started, in
variably ran through hole in a
stone fence near by, the boys procured
a seine and while two of them held ii
on the opposite side of the fence at
the opening the others with the dogs
went through the briar patch soaring
up rabbits right and left Every
blessed rabbit made straight for the
hole In the fence and went tumbling
through into the meshes of the seine
The number caught in this way in
about two hours time was thirty
seven.
The Breckenridge news., 1904-03-23
HOW RADIUM IS SECURED.
Tedious Process of Extracting This
Valuable Substance Briefly
Described.

In spite of the fact tnat ra1ium has
been so widely discussed, probably few
people are acquainted with the methed
by which it is secured in the minute
quantities that are as yet available,
says the Western Electrician.
That the element is obtained from
pitch blende Is generally known, but
some details of the exact progress
will be of interest. According to the
Lancet operations for the extractions
are commenced by crushing the pitcn-
blende and then roasting the powder
with carbonate of soap. After wash
ing, the residue is treated with dilute
sulphuric acid tnen the sulphates are
converted into carbonates by boiling
with strong carbonate soda. The re-
sidue contains radium sulphate,
which is an exceedingly insoluble
salt. The soluble sulphates are wash
ed out, and the residue or Insoluble
portion is easily acted upon by hy-
drochloric acid, which takes out,
among other things, polenIum and
actinium. Radium sulphate remains
unattached, associate with some
barium sulphate. The sulphates are
then converted into carbonates by
treatment with boiling strongs
solution of carbonate of soda. The
carbonates of barium and radinm are
next dissolved in hydrochloric acid
and precipitated again as sulphstes
by means of sulphuric acid. The
sulphates are further puri ded and
ultimately converted into chloride,
until about Is pounds OF barium and
radium chloride are obtained by act
ing upon one ton of crushed pitch
blende. Only a small fraction of this
mixed chloride is pure radinm
chloride, which is finally separated
from barium chloride by crystalliza
ton, the crystals from the most ra-
dioactive of the solutions being Sc
lected. In this way the CRYSTALS
ultimately obtained are relatively
pure radium chloride of very hlg b
degree of rsdiosctivIty.
The Breckenridge news., 1904-03-23
non tell me the r~r-

not tell me the rssS
His glance, too. flashed. Would he
still profess not to understand hcri
HIS lips parted; he spoke with an ef-
fort.
"The restT' he said his brow lower
ing.
"Yes," she answered quickly = ''the
stain upon your name, the garrison
sold, the soldiers killed. murdered'-
She had turned to him swiftly. fierce
ly, but before the look of sudden shame
and dread on his face her eyes abruptly
fell as though a portion Of his dishonor
had inexplicably touched her. Motion
less he stood, a darkness overspread-
ing his features, as words struggled
within him for mastery-a moment, an
eternity!
"Why don't you go?" she cried. "Why
don't you go?"
He started as though struck, then
wheeled sharply around At the thresh-
old he paused. but she did not look up;
could not.
The door opened, closed. She was
alone.
Pale as the dying lilies on the table
she stepped toward the threshold when
Barnes, clipper and still indefatigable,
entered by another door. He was too
inspired with festal intoxication to OBJ
serve her agitation.
"What, my dearv he exclaimed
cheerily. HAS he gone? Did you
make up your little differences? Did
you settle your quarrel before he leaves
for McXico?"
"For Mexlcow she repeated mechan-
ically.
"Of course. He has his commission
in the army and leaves early in the
morning. But you look tired, my dear
l declare you are quite pale" pinching
her cheek. "Rest will bring back the
roses, though"
Impulsively she threw her arms
around his neck.
"Why, why, what's this?" he said
patting her head
81 only care for you" she whispered
"MY dear. my dear!
To be Continued.
The Breckenridge news., 1904-03-23
Cures Kidney and Bladder Troubles Deer
Seated Cases, Aching Back, Mucous
Discharger, Etc.

For old, obstinate, deep-seated, Kid
ney, Bladder and Urinary diseases
take bottle of Botanic Kidney Speci-
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back swollen legs or abdomen dis
charges from the uretha, neuralgia of
the bladder, burning sensation or diff
Guilty in passing water, also frequent
desire or even involuntary discharges
of the urine, Catarrh of the bladder
stone, Bright's disease, disagreeable
odo- of the urine, scanty and hign
colored, your kidneys and bladder are
diseased. Take Botanic Kidney Speci-
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and perfect cure is guaranteed.
Botanic Kidney Specific gives
strength, power and health to the kid
neys. Acts directly on the uric acid
and dissolves and destroys it,
Plea Mt to the taste. Especially
advised for chronic cases that resis
all other treatment 81 per large bottle
at my store or by express, Call or
write A. r. Fisher, Cloverort. KY.
The Breckenridge news., 1904-03-23
CHAPTER XXIV.

a SUPPER was given the com
IA pany after the performance by
Il "a the manager, to which repre-
sentatives of the press-artful
Barnes.-had been invited. OF all the
merry evenings in the bohemian world
that was one of the merriest. Next to
the young girl sat the Count de Pro
priac, his breast covered with double
row of medals. OF the toasts drunk to
Constance, the manager. Straws etc.
unfortunately no record remains.
So fancy must picture the devotion of
the count to his fair neighbor, the al
most superhuman pride of noisy Barnes,
the attention bestowed by Susan upon
Saint Prosper, while through his mind
wandered the words of a French song:
Adeu, la cour, adieu les danes;
Adeu les files ct les femmes.
Intermixed with this sad refrain the
soldiers thoughts reverted to the per-
formance, and amid the chatter of Su-
san he reviewed again and again the
details of that evening. Was this the
young girl who played in schoolhouses,
inns or town halls, he had asked him
self, seated in the rear of the theater?
When she won an ovation he had him
self forgotten to applaud, but had sat
there looking from her to the auditors,
TO whom she was now bound by ties of
admiration and friendliness.
Don't you like herr" voice next to
him had asked
Like her He had looked at the man
blankly.
YES" he had replied.
Then the past had seemed to roll be-
tween them-the burning sands, the
voices of the troops, the bugle call. In
his brain wild thoughts had surged and
flowed as they were surging and flow
ing now.
"Is he not handsome - Constance's
new admirerY whispered Susan. what
can he be saying? She looks so pleased!
He is very rich, isn't he?"
Il don't know" answered Saint-Pros-
per brusquely.
Again the thoughts surged and surg
ed and the past intruded itself. Reach
ing for his glass, he drank quickly.
Don't you ever feel the effects Of
wine" asked the young woman.
His glance chilled her, ii seemed so
strange and steely.
II believe you are $3.50 strong you
don't even notice it," added Susan,
with conviction. But you don't have
half as good a time"
Perhaps enjoy myself in my way"
he answered.
What is your wayT" she asked
quickly. you don't appear to be wild
ly hilarious In your pleasures" And
The Breckenridge news., 1904-03-23
Tragedy Averted.
To be Continued.

Just In the nick of time our little
boy was saved. writes Mrs. w. Wat
kins of Pleasant City, Ohio. "Pneu-
monia had played sad havoc with him
and a terrible cough set in besides.
Doctors treated him, but he grew worse
every day AT length we tried DR.
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
tion, and our darling was saved. He S
now sound, and we'll. " Everybody
ought to know, it's the only sure cure
for Coughs. Colds and all Lung dis
ease. Guaranteed by Short & Haynes,
Druggists. Price SOC and 81. Trial
bottles free.
The Breckenridge news., 1904-03-23
III. Dell. MOORMAN,
Attorney at Law,
hARDINSBURO, KY

VIII pfaneslce his profession ,sd IN an OF the
ties. Special attention given to collecting
road cases, and criminal practice. License to
practice In United States District Courts.
Office over Bank OF Hardinsburg.
The Breckenridge news., 1904-03-23

Susans bright eyes rested on him Gu
riously. "But we were speaking about
the count and Constance. Don't you
think it would be a good match?" she
continued. with enthusiasm. "Alas, my
titled admirer got no further than the
beginning! But men are deceivers ever.
When they do reach the Song of Solo
mon they pass on TO Exodus"
"And lea e the fair ones to Lamenta-
tions," said Straws, who had caught
her last remarks.
At the sound of their laughter Con
stance looked coldly their way until 3
remark from the count engrossed tho
young girls attention once more. But
finally time reminded Barnes that the
hour had arrived when the curtain
should descend upon these festivities
So he roared out a last blithe farewell
and the guests departed one by one,
taking with them flowers in memory
of the occasion, until all had left save
Constance the count. Saint Prosper
AMI the manager. Barnes was talking
somewhat incoherently, holding the
soldier by the coat and plunging into
successive anecdotes about stage folk
while Saint-Prosper, apparently listen
ing, observed the diplomat and Con
stance, whose conversation he could
oVerhear.
"As / said to the royal infanta of
Spain, flattery flies before truth in
your presence, mademoiselle," sighed
the count, and then, raising her hand
TO his lips, "Ah, ma chere mademoi-
selle. que je vous adoreP' he whis-
pered.
she withdrew it hastily, and, ogling
and gestieulatlng. he bowed himself
The Breckenridge news., 1904-03-23
Happy, Healthy Children.

ANY child can take Little Early
Risers with perfect safety They are
harmless, never grippe or sicken, and
yet they are so certain in results that
robust constitutions requiring drastic
means are never disappointed They
cannot fail to perform their mission
and every one VINO uses DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers prefer them to all
other pills. They cure biliousness Sold
by All Druggist.
The Breckenridge news., 1904-03-23
Inflammatory Rhe u umatism Cured.

William Shaffer, brakeman OF Den
nlson, Ohio, was confined to his bed
for several weeks with inhammatory
rheumatism II useo many remedies, -
he says. FINALLY / sent to McCaw's
drug store for a bottle Of Chamber
laln's Pain Balm, at which time ] was
unable to use hand or foot, and in ene
week time was able to go to work as
happy as clam. For sale by Short
q Haynes.
The Breckenridge news., 1904-03-23
Decide Time and Place.

The Repu blican state central COM
mittee met last Wednesday night In
Louisville and decided on May 3 for
the time of holding the state nation
al convention to select delegates to the
Chicago national convention. Louis
vile was selected as the meeting
place of the convention.
The Breckenridge news., 1904-03-23
An Every Day Affair.

Why should grocery man adver'
tise spasmodically. His clerks work
every day, his capital is invested
every day, people buy groceries every
day, and his wagons deliver every
dav. Why not keep his advertisement
running every dayI-Western Pub
Usher.
The Breckenridge news., 1904-03-23
Weldon Robbers Found Guilty.

Charles Newman, alias Charles
Ross, and Tom Wilkerson, believed to
be two of the most sKillful burglars
in the country, were found guilty
last Wednesday by jury in the
United States circuit court, at Louis
Vile, of the charge of breaking into
the postoffice at Weldon, in Meade
county, last year.
The Breckenridge news., 1904-03-23
Real Estate Transfers.

Henry G. Pate, farm Of fifty four
acres, to Fl. ]. Roberts, for $40.
DIR. j. L. Norman, house and lot
on school house hill and seven acres
of land, to r. o. and Ida Perkins,
for 81, 200.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-06
NORTHERN NECK NOTES

Richmond Co.. Va Feb 2nd, 1904
Durinp the recent ifetEs skating carried
the dav. and ~ present, bile the grouud
- covered with snow. sleighing has taken
the place Of skating.
The snowy weather caused many ol
the schools in the county 10 stop Tor "a
i'w days.
The season for shooting robins came
IN /, this county, yesterday, and many
,,ung men Of this community TOOK 40
vsn aye of the opportunity and enneu
the dav- of several hundred oi the itath-
some have had 20 pay a. high as
ninets cents per rOrd for cutting Wood
and the price l. likely To reach th~ doilar-
nHrs ,.-....i,
More building il going ON in Sion~waII
Distr.ct. in this county, than lor many
year.. .h;.
The pr'n 'ipal social features Of TINS
community at this time are q qliit" p'I'
ties. wood.saSings and dances. lhrfe
il a social or dance at some nome nearly
every week day night. 60.
Joseph " Chinn, Jr- Com monWeaith :
Attorney Of this county, IL sick AT MS
home at Warsaw HE brother, Dr.
Cbinn. OF Hague, Westmoreland county,
il attending him. ~
Miss Annie Harrington, Of Warsaw, Il
attending school in Delaware.
Hon r. Garter Wexford and son Car
tor returned home today from their visit
10 Tucson. Arizona.
Jack Frcst.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-06
A Fine Book.

To The Free Lance:
desire 10 call attention through your
columns to somewhat recent pnblca-
tion. which il worthy of vide and re-
peated reading refer 10 -Four Years
'nder Marse Robert by Maj Robert
Stiles. Of Richmond The author does
not attempt TO give a connected history
Of the great struggle between the North
and South forty years ago. The book
Is strictly a narrative OF personal ex-
perence and observation. lt DUtcum-
bered with essays on political, or mill
tary affairs, and yet il does give IN vivid
colors the opinion OF the author on the
main features of the war. The splendid
ability OF the commanders, and the noble
character Of the private soldiers, are
shown by no elaborate delineati0n, but
charmingly set forth by incident and
narrative. The author spends no time
in detailed discussion OF the horrors and
cruelty Of war, but no abstract discus
sion could possibly depict war in cViors
80 black and terrible as the simple story
OF what came within the experience and
observation of this dsuntless soldier
An ardent lover OF the cause for which
be fought, he is yet broad-minded and
Just to those who fought against him.
As great ~ was his grief at the the over
throw OF the Cobiederscy, he is utterly
free from eI preston of harshness or bit
ternees. H.- style possesses the simple
charm that marks all the productions o.
the authors iacile pen, aud one closes
the book with reluctance to break the
spell that binds him. No one can read
this book without seeing the author is
brave, just, intellectual, sympathetic and
above ell, deeply deyout. The spirit Of
sweet and gentle, yet powerful, devotion
to the Savior and To men bieaihes
through the whole book and touches al
most every page with the light oiheasen.
Taught that have said induces one
OF the readers OF this paper to buy and
read this book shall feel that | have be-
slowed lasting benefit on him
Andrew Broaddns.
Sparta, Va, Feb. ID, 1904
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-06
fqe0ga cKsBuRo, VA SATURDAY. FeB8UARY~ 1904
ORANGE.
a Sad Death. Personals. Etc

Locust Grove, Va, Feb. 1. 1904.
Many will be grieyed to hear Of the
sudden death # Mrs Carrie AlsOp, which
occurred Friday afternoon, Jan 29th, at
her home ia Washington. Mrs. AlsOp
WAS well known 10 large circle Of
friends both 10 Spot-ylysnia and Orange
counties. having visited her sister, Mrs
Charles Perry. many times during the last
four years Mrs Alsop was Christian
of the highest type and during her illness
which covered u period oi more than
twelve months. she was never known to
complain, but was bright and cheerful
Besides several brothers and sisters. she
leaves a husband and five email children.
Mr.. Clyde Johnson il quite disposed
with the chicken pOx.
Mr. Nathan BARLEY has been confined
TO his home for several day with rheu.
matsm. We hope he will coon be out
again
Mr.. John Scott and family, OF the vii
derson neighborhood, visited Dr. T. q.
Bledsoe and family "A few days ago.
We regret to hear that Mr.. Eddie Per.
ry, who resides near fredericksburg. is
sick with the grip
Mr.. NernA kube, Of Red Star. W. Va,
is visiting bis brother, Mr. J. W. kube,
at this place
Mrs. Ella Crux. Mics Ella Crux and Mas
ter Eustace CruX, who have been spend.
ing some time with Mr. and Mrs. j. A.
Dulin and family, have returned 10 An
Mandate, Fairfax Go.
Occasional.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-06
GOOD SPIRITS.

Good spirits don't all come from
Kentucky. Their main source is the
liver-and all the fine spirits ever
made in the Blue Grass State could
not remedy a bad liver or the hun
dred and one i'll effects it produces.
You can't have good spirits and a bad
liver at the same time. Your liver
must be in fine condition if you would
feel buoyant, happy and hopeful,
bright Of eye, light of step, vigorous
and successful in your pursuits. You
can put your liver in fine condition
by using Green's August Flower-the
greatest of all medicines for the liver
and stomach, and a certain cure for
dyspepsia or indigestion. 1t has been
a favorite househould remedy for
over thirty-fve years. August Flower
will make your liver healthy and ac,
tive. and thus insure you a liberal
supply OF good spirits. Trial size 25er
regular bottles zoe. X. n. Goolrick.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-06
CAROLINE.
Entertainment Accident Notes
Personals, Etc.

Bowling Green, Va, February, 3d. 1903
Mr. j. William Macy, Of New York
humorist aud buiiD basso. appesrtd in
Billiards Hall On Saturday nnd com
pletely captured our people llls yer
satility il good. and he displays good
Judgment in his ,electlons lie WAS clear
liz fOyOrite with HE Az iience from the
start, and he will be sure of Il hearty
welcome any time
Miss Ethel McCurdy has returned TO
her home in Richmond. after spending
some time with her friend Miss Grace Poi
lard
Mrs Jane Wright has returned from a
visit OF several months to her grand
daughter, Mrs Julian Lake, OF Hampton.
Mrs r. b. French. Of Richmond, spent
several days Of this week with her pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs 4. b. Chandler
Master Algernon and little Miss Dorothy
French will spend some time here
Miss Grace Pollard spent this week in
Richmond
Owing TO the inclement weather Rev. ;
\. Ware, OF Port Royal, DID not MI his
appointment here on Sunday morning
Dr. II. l.. Quarlts preached both morn
ing and evening in Calvary baptist
Church.
The entertainment 10 be given 10y the
Dramatic Club will occur on the 19th OF
February instead Of the 9th, az Wa er-
rOneOusly stated
Maj ". ". Rains is out again, after
his recent indispOsition.
Miss Lulie Wright. the housekeeper At
the Lawn, had quite u bad aud what
might have been very serious accident.
She tell with lighted lamp IN her hand
but had the presence Of mind to blow the
lamp out az she was falling. She was
quite badly cut on the hands aid lace by
pieces of glass and has been confined TO
her room since. but is owly improving
Miss Annie Collins entertained the ri
day Night Club on last Friday night, AT
her home on Main street
Mr. h. F. Smoot spent this week with
his family here.
Miss Minnie Broaddus spent Thursday
ia town en- route 10 her home al sparta
Mr I. ID. Coghill spent Tuesday and
Wednesday in Richmond
Owing TO the inclement weather on
Sunday, none OF our people were able TO
attend the jedicatOry services at Zion on
that day. y. l. l..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-06
NATIONAL SONGS.
MR.. a. s. MARYE WRITES OF
THE SONGS OF DIFFERENT
COUNTRIES.
He at Last Sees a Swiss Song The
Translation. Etc.

Washington. y. e., Feb / 1904
TO The Free Lance:
have oi,eu thought with admiration
of the old saying. II et me write the
songs Of a people, and ! care not who
| write th-ir laws
/ It's fine. CHEEKY sentiment
/ And OF love songs and songs oi home
and hTesIde, the songs make good
the sentiment
+ But Of National songs generally.
God save the march They are surely la
ble 10 the extremity OF the law
Take the star Spangled Banner
Read itdribera ely without prepOsses.
sion. AID III 20 bail that your verdict
will be ON all f0ur- with mine, that II IL
trite. commonplace and crude: without
one vestige OF poetry. The sentiment
suggests II college sophomore on the
4th of July.
Take the ia.rest faced girl in treder-
icksburg although ! never knew q critic
keen enough 90 decide. and let her sing
two stanIas, and her face will look ike
the gills Of "a gobbler
. Joe Jefferson says in his AutobiOgra'
ply. that when tyro 10 his art, hecon-
sented 10 dsclaim il in the NV Orleans
Opera House. between the acts For
the very life of bin. he could only re-
member: 60 say, did you although he
had devoted hours 10 mem0rizIng IL 10
despair. he repeated these words three
times. with increasing emphasi-l, ana
WAS hissod off the stage tie protests
that ardent patriot a. he believes him
s,lt TO be. be hates the Star Spangled
Banner " ith a perfect hatred.
/ Take Dixie 4 iaccy | can hear you
/ crying. OBJ come OFF, The words are
negro minstrelsy: and the music IL rag
time
And yet these two songs sway vast
audiences
Nevertheless. here il starzi oi q
sonOrous epic. which, for intrinsic merit,
! will put against either.
George Frederick William Alexander
Dywer
Was footman to Justinian Stubbs, Es-
quir,;
But when George Frederick listed in
the Blues.
Emanuel Jenkins polished Stubbss
shoes
Walk some sunday afternoon, ont to tie
Federal Cemetery. and read the immor-
ial lyric The biyouac Of ihs dead D.. and
YOU v ill not think my criticism isgratui-
tOus
The Marseilaise' has spirit and FIRE
The Watch on the Rhine IN take on
faith: for the Germans DO everything Al
mirably
God Save the King" il ss you know,
America dashed with salt pray The
Russian National Hymn set to PCpe's
words. Rise. crowned with light, i'm
fereal Salem rise, il, indeed r noble pro
duction.
/ now come TO the gist OF my letter
/ have, since boyhood, yeerned TO see
a Swiss song.
have read Of their inspiring Tell and
/ Winklereid: Of how they flowed with
the life blood Of the people; and made
I them invincible.
It transpires that Mr.. Bret Harte felt
a kindred yesrning, which proved inssti
ate. until he found and translated a
song
When Consul at Belfast, he must have
gone to Zurich for the purpose Here is
/ bis translation.
SWISS AIR.
I'm a gay ira. la la
With my isl lal. la. la
And my bright
And my light
Ira, ls, le,
Repeat
Then laugh, he, ha, ha,
And ring, ting, ling. ling,
And sing ial la. la,
La, la, le.
Repeat.
As NAME.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-06
Royal
Baking Powder
Saves Health
and
Saves Money
More Work For Diyores Lawyers.

There are in this city at least 1000
married couples living together, yet never
speaking" declares a prominent New
York divorce lawyer. What admirable
control they have over their tempersl-
Atlanta Constitution.