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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
LETTER FROM MR.JoHN DALE
He Thinks Bad Roads a Great Draw =
back to Virginia.
Chicago, March 25th. 1904

Chicago, March 25th. 100!
To The Free Lance.
| have been a reader Of your columns
for about two years and WAS much i'm.
pressed by letter from Mr. Robert
l.. Jaynes, dated Last January, in
which be states his impressions of the
conditions OF roads in Virginia | will
quote from his letter.
starte TWO teams to Fredericks-
burg. One pi the horses Of one team got
into a rut OF the road and his leg had to
be chopped out with an axe. The wagon
was left in the road and the team
brought home, one crippled for ! don't
know how long. Just ~ this team ar
rived home received a telephone mes
sage that valuable mare in the other
team had broken her leg on Fall Hill.
IL WAS necessary To send another horse
10 help get the wagon home, but even
the wagon had II wheel pulled OIL There
IL not one word Of eXaggeration in
above, but actual facts caused by the
conditions OF the roads
The above statement il more eloquent
than any words ! can express concern
ing the great need Of good roads In Viz
ginia. During the last two years ! have
travelled about in different directions
through the State and have b en- i'm
preseei by the fact that one OF the great
eat objections TO the country are the ter
rible rOads. almost impsrsable At times,
and never good at the best
A little more than two years ago was
my first introduction 10 the condition OF
the Virginia roads A carriage drive
from Richmond on the TdppshannOck
road found ns, on pitch dark night, on
the banks OF the Pamunkey river calling
out for the ferry found ont aItrrward
that the driver was almost blind. bnt
after time the ferry appeared and
in due course Of time we got across.
Remember. this was not in the Wool
ly West, but in proud NIrginis. which
had been settled for nearly 300 years,
and on one OF the great thOrOughiares
along which. il is said Washington and
Lafayette had travelled 4 bridge has
since been built at this point Al cost OF
about 81 300. hut still the approaches
are such that it cannot be used ia - Hood
IL l. to be hoped that such letters as
that from Mr JAynes will call the atten-
tention Cf the authorities 10 this impor-
tant matter. Yours truly,
John T Dale.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Women would rather look at dresses
than listen to addresses.
1t makes a man feel cheap to he caught
looking at picture of himself.
Some girls would rather flrt than eat
and some do both simultaneously.
The Judge charges the jury, but not ~
much as the lawyer charges his client.
Many man who knows there is room
at the top sits down and waits for the
elevator.
With the exception Of the giIlsfathel
and the dog, all the world tOlerates a
lover
Horseless milk wagons for the delivery
OF COW less milk is about the limit.
Proof 4 a womsn's temper is the ar
rival OF al unexpected guest to dinnr.
A woman may drive her husband tc
drink, but she can't make him drink
water
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
Caroline County Free Lecture cours.

At Bowling Green baptist church. Va
January ll-Msy 30. 1904, at 8 o'clocl
L. NJ
T. II. Phelps, A. M., principal OF Bow
ling Green Seminary, Chemistry OF thu
Ancients, Monday, April /.
J. Pendleton Kennedy, Virginia Stat
Librarian, The Library in United States
Its Growth and Management, Monday
April IL.
Edwin l. Qns'les. professor in Bowl
ing Green Academy, Conversational Eng
lish, Monday, May 2
r o. Pestross. A. M., Good Citizenship
Monday, May l6.
This course of lectures is given without
any cost to the public treasury or To th'
individual purse, and it is hoped the pub
lie will show their appreciation by ful
attendance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
Celebrated B. .&H. Nickel
Lamp at 81 25, worth
1900.

We have a special bargain in
Ladies Pure White Fleeced
Vests and Pants, worth 50c.,
at 30c. each.
LACES AND RIBBONS
We are selling way down.
Your money will buy here as
it buys nowhere else.
We hSve a few samples of
Ladies Fine Mackintoshs and
Rain Coats at less than half
price.
We are giving greatly re-
due. d prices on everything now
to reduce cur stock before
spring stock arrives.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
POSITIVE Proof.
Should Convince the Greatest SkeP-
tic in fredericksburg.


Because it's the evidence of "A Freder-
icksburg citizen,
Testimony easily investigated,
The strongest endorsement of merit,
The best OF proof, read it:
Rev. Geo. A. Mills, pastor of the
PEOPLES Mission, residing on 10tn
street. says: ~ have not the slight
eat hesitation in recommending
Doan's Kidney Pills. Personal ex-
perience, that great teacher, positive
ly proved to me that the remedy can
he depended on to stop all dull ach.
ing in the small of the hack. due TO
either weakness or over excited kid
news. II my case were tho only one
i'm this vicinity the fact of its being
isolated might lead me to think that
il was an exception, but when | know
of more than one resident of this city
who has reason to be thankful that
Doan's Kidney Pills are so easily OBJ
tanned | very enthusiastically advise
the use OF this remedy in all eases OF
backache or kidney complaint. No
one need to be the least dubious
about going to Goolrick's Modern
Pharmacy for Doan's Kidney Pills.
For sale by all dealers; price 80 cents
per box. Foster MIlburn Co, Buffalo
n. Y, sole agents for the u. s.
Remember the name, Doan's, and take
no substitute.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
CAROLINE COURT.
The Time for Holding Same Changed
Back TO Second Monday.

Bowling Green, Va March 2S, 1901
To The Free Lance:
The Legislature has changed the time
for holding our Circuit Court from the
third Monday back TO the second Mon
day. The bill takes effect from its pas.
sage. So our April term will be held the
second Monday. VIII you please make
this announcement 10 The Free Lance?
T.. C. MOneure
The above letter from Judge Moncure
explains the change OF time for holding
Caroline court. Under the new system
the third Monday WAS named, but the
people preferred the second Monday, ~
formerly, and 80 the change was made
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
WOMAN SHoTANEGRo.
He Had Broken Into Her Residence
at lynchburq.

Saturday morning about 4:30 O'Clock
a negro broke in the residence Of Prof j.
". Giles in Lyncbburg. Mrs. GIIes, who
was alone with her children, heard
noise and seiziBg a gun, opened her
room door to fnd negro standing in
the hall with an AK 10 his hand As he
advanced on her she fired, and the negro
fell, but be quickly jumped up and ran
into the shreet The police were notified,
but the negro is still at large.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31

all the property and all those mineral
rights, privileges, advantages of and
concerning certain tract OF land in
King George county, in the State of
Virginia. known as North Bend. as
set forth in an indenture of lease
from Sarah J. Montgomery and hus-
band TO Bertha l.. Martien, dated the
l4th day of September, 1896. and re-
corded inf the Clerks Office in King
George County Court. State Of Nir-
ginia, in Liber 2s, folio 80, &c. and
by her assigned to the lnfusorial
Earth Manufacturing Company by
assignment dated June 2Sth, 1901,
and recorded in Liber %, folio 491
&C.. and all the estate. right, title and
property of the lnfusorlal Earth
Manufacturing Company therein, and
in and 10 the buildings and improve
ments thereon belonging to said com
pany. and all the machinery, tools
kilns, drying-houses and all Other
appliances aud appurtenances com
prsing and belonging TO the plani
located on said premises, which plant
is operated in the manufacture oI
bricks. Also Mules, Carts, Harness
manufactured product and all prop
erty. of every kind and description
owned or belonging to said Infusorla
Earth Manufacturing Company, the
grantor in said deed of trust.
Terms Cash
WILLIAM II. EVANS.
JACOB X. PFEIFFER,
mr11-w4w Trustees.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
Left Handsome Amount to His
Faithful Horse.

"In ease that my horse larry, which |
have used for nearly twenty three years,
suryiyesme order that 81 600 Of my
estate be placed in trust at six per cent.
per annum and said interest used for bis
iced and shelter and care as long as he
lives. and after his death said 81 600
shall be divided among my legal heirs. =
This clause in the will Of the late DR..
John Gilwee, OF st. Louis, Mo. makes
Tarry the wealthiest horse in the State.
DR.. Gilwee died siew days ago. He had
never married, and he lavished on his
faithful horse a large part ofhis licction.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31

The floating bar ease was not prosecu.
ted, because Of scquittal ia Richmond
county, the question at Issue being the
same. His ease before Middesex court
was also nolle prossed, all Of the ofienses
charged having taken place before the re
cent law covering such cases was enacted
by the Legislature. Further ofenses will
be tried under new law as to Jurisdiction.
Judge Wright took occasion to state biz
views in the matter very clearly, and his
position seems to have met with general
approval Virginia Citizen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31

Brown-I say, Jones, do you happen
to know any one who has a horse for
sale?
Jones-I have reasons for believing
that Green has.
Browr-Why do you think so?
Jonee-Because sold him one yester
day Chicago News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
cuIpeper Citizens Divided in Their
Opinions.

The municipal authorities are conduct
ing a wholesale trimming OF the shade
trees along the streets of the town.
Much adverse criticism OF the expedieney
Of such q move can be heard; and Others
can be heard expressing their approval.
-Culpsper Exponent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31

lack Davis, a negro driver iDr the
Zenith Coal and Coke Company, Mcdowell
county, W. Va, is in jail charged with
killing a mule with pick. He says the
animal did not understand his orders
and failed to obey him as driver.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
Information Lacking .

Mormon President Smith, who has five
Wifes. told the Senate Committee on Priv
ilegps and Elections a good deal lie
omitted, however, to state how be deals
with the Observation-Disclosures Her
aid.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
He Found Out.

"How was JOggles hurt p
"le WAS curious 10 find out whether
his new horse was "A kicker. '-ChicagO
Post
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31

Reciprocity il the act Of exchanging
something you don't want for some
thing you do.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
SHOES.

We will clean up all small lots at
way down prices. II you need shoes
there is a great saving TO you here.
We are selling the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
w. A. Rose, Solicitor, King
George o, II,

BY virtue Of the power and author
ity contained in the deed Of trust
from the lnfusorlal Earth Mauufac-
turing Company, recorded ia the
Clerks office OF King George County
Court in Liber 80, folio ls0, &c, the
undersigned trustees will sell at pub
lie auction, on the premises, being
the farm known as North Bend. at or
near Spillman's Wharf in King
George county, State OF Virginia., on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
Mems and
Boys Clothing.

We only want TO suit you, anG the
balance is easy, our prices can't be
undersold. We have "A few OVER
COATS at half price.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-31
Sale.

This means a saving Of hands
full Of money. We are now
making preparations 10 re-
ceiyc our spring stock OF
goods, which will be the
largest this store has ever had,
therefore we call your atten-
ton 10 our
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-12-17

In Roumania oycrfeediE% ot house
hold animals during Christmas mig
extends 10 several kinds of cat
tie, oxen. COWS. sheep ard donkey.
while horses are always and omrhat-
ically excluded from the benefit in tho
Balkan states.
Orthodox peasants. whom [ asked
about tie custom, gave this eXplana-
ton:
In the stable where the Christ CHILD
vas born were several kinds of ami
mails horses among others. but only
,he oxen, cows, sheep and dunkeys
behaved. that is. remained quiet VITA
out disturbing the holy family. The
horses. on the other hand, kept up !
,ou;inuous row, stepping from one
loot upon the other, and kicked ana
neighcd all the time. In remembrance
OF this we favor the animals who were
GOOD to he Christ Child and His holy
mother, and naturally the horses don't
come in Tor the feast"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-12-17

which lie will, within Jew Gays-why
shall have you return the $i0 to me"
Oh, ] understand. thoroughly
madam" said the iurrier, with another
shTewd smile.
That evening. at he dinner table, Mrs.
.soIson, by imperceptible stages, led the
talk around to the subject of Christmas,
and Nh Jobson looked surprised, ana
then thoughtful, when she had impressed
,slon him the rearness oil the great fes-
+rVal
Had no idea that Christmas was right
on Top of me again said Mr.. JobsoL.
cts queer Che way these Christmases
seem TO come arouud in punches. all
clustered together. of late years. Any
fhiug you've seen hat you particularly
cUvCt""
on. I have positively everything that
I need" replied Mrs. .Iobson. in quite an
oi-nand way. II really don't care for
any more jcwciry, acG-"r-thc goose
dome weather prophets all unite in say
sng that the winter a. not going to be !,
severe one, 50 that -um-with little
fixing over. why. | think | can @cl
through with my fur coat quite handily,
rs only a little rubbed at the sides anu
back. but" and then, shreWdly watch
sng Mr. Jobson. Mrs. Johson made the
yest OF the sentence inaudible and de-
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-12-17
THE YEAR THAT is PAST
1t Is Always the Record of What We
Have Done in the Past
That Counts.


Ne" rear DAY /" III some way rec
oShI~e" ny every people having Tor
"''I '"''Hdaf' 3'l lhe houia ol 'hc I"~'
DAY ol 'h' 81" ''"r %oheralIy pas" WI"
'"tc variation from ordinary routine.
-N'F'ItH''''@. II Is Ihe competed Doc
WHO'S" story lhpfeSSeS 'lt i"aIei i".
600" or pdu, not jhe cover "i lac
.f"hllSI!'r" ot me new one. Neai'-
al me words OIL our IahSuaSc applyIl:.
30 = course NOT absolutely marNeu oN.
A"ScrIOe 'Ac pain that - leii DehIh"
'-.t hH' 'ha' i'hlcu Is DeiOi", Sa! > lLt
'ou'h " companion. There IS no rujn.
'Hrrarl 10 ihc Stlp'S wake tor tn
Gears" "hIrh Inc prov Is about ["
ut'ah, nor Ol the track OF the cE-
clone, nor ol the spoor Oh the ISt:,
nor OF the trail OF numoerlcsI am
mas II may De noted ihcluenidiIJ
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-12-17
Jobson smliaG complaisantly at his lit

Jobson smlieG compIaiSantly at his lit
tie joke
There's one thing notice. said Mrs
Jobson. still with a finger at her lip
land that is that that squirrel coat seem,
60 go remarkably well with dark hair
II looks quite well on thai model doesu I
it,"
Great" said Mr. JObsOn. THAI the
nobbieSt fur garment that I've seen for -
dogs age. Jm-er-its queer how muci
darker your hair has become during IN,
last five or six years, isn't it? Dye kno%
that it's almost jet black now"
1t is becoming very dark" agreed
Mrs Jobson "But really didn't thinL
You noticed such things any more. my
dear" and she squeezed his arm in III,
old-time way as they still stood before
the furriers window
Huh, Don't y0u believe don't motto"
cv2rything." said Mr. Jobson pleased tC
have his powers of observation eXtollcG
and squeezing her arm in return
DO you know" said Mrs. JobsOn. &c
they went away from the furriers win
dow, that yOu are right about thoS,
squirrel coats? Its remarkable how
quick YOU men are to catch an cifoc.
Positively. it hadn't dawned upon me ar
all until YOU mentioned it, that thos,
squirrel coats are thoroughly artistic
bat | can see it now as plain as dai
Really. if everything goes well. | be
lieye | should like TO have one next year
I I |, ,i,,c, hot ,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-12-17
His Fearful Blunder

Where are You going in such hur-
ry, Gadsby?"
"Anywhere, TO get cut OF town till
it blows over"
Till what blows Cver?"
Hasn't anybody told you? l got
my Christmas things mixed, and sent
TO Aunt Rachel, who lives next door
to us, a shaving set had intended foT
my nephew"
That was awkward, but you can
explain it"
'No. can't. That's the worst of it.
Aunt Rachel has good deal mere
beard than the nephew has. s."-ChlCa"O
Daily Tribune.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-12-17

Itttlc Carric-Yes; this is the OLD
doll Santa Claus brought me. but ii
doesn't cry any more.
Little Gracie--Why not?
Little Carrie let her fall an'
broke har head, and she has not erie,
a bit siacc.--PucH.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-12-17
Strenuous.

Siste.-Wcn, I've asked Santa Claus
10 bring you a toy automobile.
Bobby (eageriy)-Tell him to bring
me one that will explode.-Chicago
Daily News.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-12-17
Not Quite Time.

Old Lady-tIeilo, my little man.
hope yuu =? to be nice. good little
boy.
Tho Youngster-Yes m, in bout two
weeks. 'Tainr quite close 'nough t
Christmas yet-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-12-17
CHRISTMAS PHANTASM

Santa--Oh. | had an awful night
deer last night! | dreamed that the
hippo family had moved in on my
route cnd | had to fill their stockings
first.-ChiCagO Daily News
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-12-17
At the End of the Year

/ glanc" up at the calendar
And think Of Old, dead years.
OF friendships yet remembered,
But of. uIas, in tears
/ LE:nk Of uLsuns sonnets,
OF urramS-tEv broken lyre!-
Nh!io giauciug at the calendar
And gazing IL the fire.
N. Q. Timr-- Democrat.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-12-17

Dur.ag the holidays noiselesS drum
tor the small boy would fill lons-felt
want.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-12-17
To-Day.

January 1-Resolution: Swore CT
Iauta Journal.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-19
COUNTY BOARD

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF CO. COMMISSIONERS, |
Chalis, Idaho, July 11th 1904. {
the Board met in regular session at
Present Commissioners Frank Uehren,
George Hosford,
r. B. Curtis,
Clerk Geo. E. Reyes
AT this time the Board took to examine the Assessment
roll Custer county the 1904 and the following proceed
ings were had
AS BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.
Board Equalization
H. H. Cochran notified appear July 25th to show
why his should be raised 80 head of cattle
S1650 per head.
appear July
why his should raised 30 head of cattle
sl650 per head.
e. G. Dodge notified appear July 25h show why
his be raised so head of cattle $3.50
per head. z@hout
a. Dodge fed to appear July 25h and show cause
why his assessmeA aid be raised so of
SIC so per head Do
j. b. Hunter Is appear cause on July 25
why there should
Pat Lynch appear July 25th
Is head of ors4soud added his
Casper Mock nok appear July 25th
why 40 head of cattle ed 6 so head should not be add
ed to his assessment.
Benz Person noR d appear July cause
why 80 head of cattle SIG SO per head should
ed to his assessment
Joseph Rodgers appear July show cause
why 30 head of cattle vau at $3.50 per head and 1000 head of
sheep should not be added his assessment
M Smith notified appear July 25th and show cause
why ID head of cattle valued add
cd to his assessment
Sawyer Jump notified appear July cause
why 10 head of cattle valued SIG per be add
cd to their assessment.
Wood Live Stock company appear July 25h and
show cause why 5000 head sheep should to their
~ heans was notified appear July 25th
why 100 head of cattle should not be added his
Morrow notified appear July and show cause
why lOO head OF cattle should added
Osrom Roberts notified appear July 25h and show
cause why 100 head of cattle should to their
Anent
was ordered that the assessment of the Lana California
hlnang company be reduced from So, 1000 to So OO0
REGULAR SESSION.
~ inns time the Board met regular and the following
business was transacted
me following liquor license bonds examined and
Con Sullivan, Sullivan Hot Springs
benner Mecham, Stanley
7. j. Paul, Stanley.
Buster Babcook Chaisg
John Hodson, Bayhorse
Casio q MCGEE, Stanley.
Il y a. Richards, Frying Pan Flat
rts OF Probate Judge Hospital contractor annrovad
fion OF Byrd Trego Justice Peace of Macxav mo
pted and on petition of 90 residents of said nrac;nct
yam was appointed Justiceo the of said precnct
ordered that road tax receipts be issued to Henry aror
wer Geo kosencranc and S. Fumer for work on
q sk n battle Ground hrdgc~and G. @ Davdsons
BILLS w. " ROAD FUND.
w. au1n-laG a 75oB
~ 20 DOL
so 00t
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-19

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF CO. COMMISSIONERS [
Challs Idaho July 11th 1904
Pursuant law the Board met in regular session at
Commissioners Frank Uehren,
George Hosford,
e. B. Curtis
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-19

Frank Grotwold-1 scalp
Frank Koller-6 scalps
julie Wiggings--1 scalp
VIM. Millick-2 scalps
Al. West-2 scalps
| Sam Holman scalps
B. l.. Carman-2 scalps
A. Hamilton-2 scalps
VIM. Buster-34 scalps
Earl Millick-6 scalps
G. G. Shaw scalp
J. E. Goff-8 scalps $12-disallowed.
d. w. Bellows-6 scalps
Charles Funkhouse-2s calps
M. K. Cherry-12 scalps
Jim Bradley-3 scalps
o. Campbell scalp
Jas. Briner-17 scalps
Everett Baxter scalps
John Pushaw-1 scalp
Chas. Colvin--1 scalp
John Shappell-7 scalps
VIM. Wells-3 scalps
r. N. Kleupfer-1 scalp
Frank Fisher-10 scalps
Grover Cleveland-2 scalps
Patrick Hyde-6 scalps
Elvin jones' scalp
o. Campbell scalp
Frank Koller-4 scalps
Claude Larter-3 scalps
Henry VanCamp-3 scalps