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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21
TIE WEATHER.

Hiah Winds and Thermometer at 81
Early Fruit Seriously Injured IL Not
Killed.
During Tuesday and at night high
winds prevailed, at times reaching the
velocity Of forty miles an hour. The
thermometer fell rapidly until it reached
81 Wednesday morning at , o'clock. Ice
form ed in many places IL is thought
the early iroit is seriously injured II not
killed. Wednesday was warmer with
light winds
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21

The Free Lance IL prepared TO do all
kinds Of job printing In firstciass style
at moderate prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21
Eoos For Hatchins.

From my high-class (ringIet STRAIN
Barred Plymouth Rock, $3.50 setting
ner IL. Satisfaction guaranteed. kobt.
" h Harris apt I'm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21

Notice To Tomato Growers.
People desiring to grow tomatoes Tor
Roberts Bros. viii please call ct Hotel
DsnnehI at once for seed and sign con
tract s16 AT
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21

For sale--Baled shredded fodder. j.
Clark. Snovden.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21
J. M'cALLA BOULWARE g. SON,
w. A. BELL g. BRl

Shpsuh,
hon and Pas Commerce Street.
one dealer in Prices Also Agents FOR the
rvasino Machinery the
'A~-f ] Boulware Son. Commercs NJ
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21
HEADQUARTERS ;. sc. .oR BUILDING

Ikeep all kinds OF North Carolina and
virginia Lumber, dressed and undressed,
shingles, Latbs, Sash, Doors, and Blinds,
lime Cement. Calcine Plaster, Plastering
Hair Building and Paving Brick, Tin
nd IRON Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, al
Iinds Ready Mixed Paintsand Dry Paint,
Ijnseed Oil. Turpentine, Dryer Varnisb
nd lewis's White Lead, Paint Brushes
n All kinds, Window Glass and Putty,
pn;lders' Hardware of all kinds, Tar
poofpg sheathing Paper and fine Brick
Keen large stock Of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. v. sVsf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21
EDUCATIONAL REVIVAL.

Finally, the speaker dwelt with delig at
upon the present educational revival ID
Virginia. especially in the impulse being
given TO the rural school Great credit
belongs to the valiant men and women
who during the decades oil povety,
wrought wisely through the common
school. Ia spite Of great difficulties, no
tably the necessity iJr duplicate schools
for the two races upon our soil, these
pioneer spirits built well, and the pre- enti
efficiency OF the public school system OF
Virginia il the result. system Of which
Every Yirginisn may well be proud Inc
past is secure; now a word as TO our OBJ
legations TO the future.
THE COOPERATIVE EDUCATION COMMISSION
Ii was a noteworthy event In the bis
tory of this ancient Commonwealth
when. on the 2sth OF March last, the
Governor of Virginia ard the State su'
perintendent called about them 10 the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG AND
PIEDMONT RAILROAD

iflme-IsbIe No. 10.
In effect at tam. February Sth 1904
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
Manchuria's Mineral Wealth.

The mineral resources of Manchuria
as shown even by the surface scratch
ing that has been done, are simply
stupendous. AS wealth-giver, it may
send more to st. Petersburg for the
next half-century than India will to
London.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

used two bottles and they restored mo
easily and pleasantly to perfect health.
While my stomach was very delicate,
Peruna did not nauseate me In the least,
but gave me good appetite, and wish to
express my gratitude to you for restored
health."-Nlss Rosalie Won Struenning.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
CONSTANT ACHING.
Back aches all

BACK acneS all
the time. Spoils
ur appetite;
wearies the body.
worries the mind.
Kidneys cause
1t all. and Doan's
Kidney Pills re-
lieve and cure it.
H. B. McCarver,
of POI Cherry St,
Portland, Oregon,
1 n S p e tor of
freight for the
Trans Continen-
tai Co., says: Il
used Doan's Kid
n e y PHI s for
b a C k a C h e and
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
Germans Invade England.

The most serious menace to the
British industry is the Germnn in.
vasion of the English markets. This
has been growing of recent years, and
is now a serious factor in the situa.
ton. Woolen cloths and clothing
made in Germany" are on sale in
nearly every important town in the
kingdom, and the qualities, styles and
prices are such as to astonish English
makers and tailors.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
CATCHING COLD
Is the Beginning Of Most Winter
Ailments-Pe-ru-na Protects
Against and Cures Colds.

There is no fact of medical science better
established than that teaspoonful of Pc
runa before each meal during the winter
season will absolutely protect person
from catching cold. Now, if this is true
land there is no doubt of it), thousands Of
lives would be saved, and tens OF thou
sands OF cases of chronic catarrh pre-
vented, by this simple precaution within
reach Of every one.
After a cold has been contracted tea
spoonful Of Peruna every hour will shortly
cure 1t, leaving no trace Of it behind.
After chronic catarrh has become estab-
tablished, or the first stages of chronic
bronchitis or consumption have been
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
An agreeable Speech"

Samuel Rogers relates that George
w. of England. then prince of Wales,
told him an agreeable thing" that
Lad been said by Lord Thurlow. "Sir,"
said Thurlow to the prince, "your
father will continue to be popular
prince as long as he continues to go to
church on Sunday, and to be faithful
to that ugly woman, your mother;
but you, sir, will never be popular"
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
Qopina Horses.

In order to suppress the practice oi
doping" horses, the French Jockey
Club proposes to authorize the stew
ards to examine, three hours before
or after a race, any horse suspected oi
having had a stimulant administered
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
Lack Automatic coupIers.

In England, where automatic coup
ling of cars is yet unknown, 100000
railway employees are killed or in
jured in ten years in making couplings
as shown by reports of the Board of
Trade. This offsets in a way the NOR
tality for passengers, which is very
much smaller than on American rail.
roads.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

Washington, d. c.. 600 H street, n. W.
Dear DR.. Hartman:-"I used to think
that the Goctors knew all about our aches
and pains and were the proper ones to
consult whom sick, hut since have been
sick myself 1 certainly had good reason
to change my mind. During tho winter I
caught = heavy cold. which developed
Into catarrh of the bronchial tubes and
an infiamed condition of the respiratory
organs. Tho doctors were afraid that
pneumonia would set In and prescribed
pills. powders and packs until sickcned
of the whole thing. AS 1 did not Improve.
Ono of the ladies In the Homo had q
bottle of Peruna and she advised me to
try that. Shortly after began using 1t
felt that had found the right medicine.
ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOR
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
rh. wonderful Dream Separator.

> Does its work in thirty minutes and
leaves less than / per cent butter fat.
The price is ridiculously low. accord
ing to size, SITS to $500 each. and
when you have one you would not part
Herewith for fifty times its cost.
JUST SEND THIS NOTICE
with &c stamps for postage to the John
A. Salzer Seed Co.. La Crosse, Wis. and
get their big catalog. fully describing
this remarkable Cream Separator. and
hundreds of other tools and farm seeds
used by the farmer. CIV. N. U)
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
Just Like Men.

Lobsters cannot be persuaded to
grow up peaceably together. If q
dozen newly Matched specimens are
put into aquarium, within few days
there will be only one-a large, fat and
promising youngster. He has eater
all the rest.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
Catarrh May Permeate the Whole
System.

Mrs. Mary f. Sampson, West Derry,
Rockingham County, N. II. writcs:-
81 had terrible headaches, both cars run
and was nervous all tho time, also had
trouble each month; was deaf in one ear
for thirty years. I took six bottles Of
Peruna and one OF Manalin and am happy
to say that it Is the best medicine that I
ever used. am not so nervous, my appe-
tite Is good, everything eat agrees with
1 think Pcruna is Godsend to women and
blessing to suffering humanity. MARY
E. Sampson.
II you do not derive prompt and satisfac-
tory results from the use of Peruna write
ment Of your case, and he will be pleased
to give you his valuable advice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President Of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
ealrcr's Earliest Cane,

Another new thing. Can be cut six
times during a season and sprouts
again with lightning rapidity. Next to
Salzer's Teosinte 1t will make more
green fodder than anything else; cheap
as dirt and grows everywhere.
OF Salzer's Renovator Grass Mixture.
just the thing for dying out pastures
and meadows. Mr.. E. Rappold, East
Park. Ca. writes. II sowed Salzer's
Grass Mixture on soil so poor two men
could not raise fuss on It, and in
forty-one days after sowing had the
grandest stand of grass in the county.
Salzer's Grass Mixtures sprout quick
ly and produce enormously" 100000
barrels choice Seed Potatoes.
sALZER's NEW NATIONAL OATS
Here is a winner. a prodigy. a mar
vel. enormously prolific. strong.
healthy. vigorous. producing in thirty
states from 100 to 300 bu. per acre. You
had best SOW lot of 1t, Mr.. Farmer.
in 1904. and in the fall sell 1t to your
neighbors at 81 bu. for seed.
JUST SEND 10c IN STAMPS
to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis.,, and receive in return
their big catalog and lots of farm seed
samples free. (W. N. U.)
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
Water in Food.

Foods which contain only a small
percentage of water are usually unfit
for human consumption until they have
been cooked. This simply means thai
the culinary art, reduced to its sim.
plest terms, consists in innumerable
devices for adding water to food in an
attractive manner.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

Miss Rose Gordon, 2,1Oa Oakland Ave,
Oakland Heights, Madison, Wis, writes:-
"a few years ago caught severe
cold. which resulted in chronic bronchitis
and catarrh. Our family physician pre-
scribed medicines which gave temporary
relief only. 1 began taking Peruna and
improved at once. Two bottles cured me.
L recommend Peruna to all sufferers, and
am most grateful'to you for your valuble
medicine."-Mlss Rose Gordon.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
Fencing

May fairly claim advantage over al.
most every other exercise in that it
develops equally body, brain and
nerves. Physical strength less than
mental concentration is here re.
quired. If every muscle of the body
is called into requisition, even more
so is every quality of the brain.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
Coffee Growing.

The land used for coffee growing,
exclusive Of the area used for the
production of other fruit in connec.
ton with coffee. exceeds $500, 900
acres. The value of the property, in
Guiding buildings, machinery and other
utensils, is more than $3.50 1000, 900.
based on the low values that have
prevailed from 1900 to 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot reach
the seat Of :ne disease Catarrh is blood consti-
tutonal disease and in order II you tako
internal remedies. Hairs Catarrh Cure Is taken In
ternally and acts directly the blood and mucous
surfaces. Hairs CAtarrh Cure Is not quack medi-
cine ltwas prescribed by OF the best ply sicfans
in this country for years and Is regular prescription
1t 10 composed of the best tonics known. combined
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the
two ingredlentsis what produces such wonderful
suits In curing catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
f.. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, u.
Sold by Druggists. price 55c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
Sanitary Test.

The death rate of infants and young
children-those under five years oi
age-is the true test Of the sanitary
conditions and of the sanitary admin
istration of O community.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
aux. Ancient Chariot.

The Metropolitan Art Museum oi
New York has just purchased an old
chariot for $4,000. 1t was unearthet
near Rome some time ago. and is 2,60t
years old and splendidly preserved.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
Find Ancient Ruins.

In one OF the streets Of Vienna.
workmen have dug up part Of the
stone flooring of Roman house dat.
ing from the third century.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
Improved Typewriter.

A new typewriting machine returns
the carriage automatically when the
end OF line is reached. SO that the
operator is not compelled to pause.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

reached, it will take much longer to effect
q cure.
1t seems strange that as well known and
well established as these facts are any
one should neglect to profit by them, and
yet no doubt there are many who pay little
or no attention to them and go on catching
cold acquiring chronic catarrh, bronchitis
and consumption.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This is why Defiance
Starch Is taking the place Of all
others.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
Import HimaIaya Yaks.

Farmers in northern Sweden are i'm
porting domesticated yaks from the
Himalayas. these animals standing
the severe Scandinavian climate ad
mirably.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
Tickets 70 Pekln.

Round-trip tickets from London OF
Paris to Pekin, China. by rail and
return by ship, with stopover privil
ege at any port. are now on sale fos
$204.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
Trade With Bulgaria.

Bulgaria sells the United States
nothing but essence Of roses and buys
here nothing but agricultural imple.
ments.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

John. do you remember the first
time mamma paid us a visit?" You
bet do. She wasn't in the house three
hours till the cook left"
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

other symptoms of kidney trouble
which had annoyed me for months.
think cold was responsible for the
whole trouble. 1t seemed to settle in
my kidneys. Doan's Kidney Pills
rooted it, out. 1t is several months
since l used them, and up to date
there has been no recurrence of the
trouble"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price, so cents per box. Fos-
ter-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

Uncle" said the high school young
man. lis politics singular or pluraiy,
sonny. was the reply. I'm de pant OF
glar. mighty sing lar
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
Reindeer Elesi1.

The flesh Of the reindeer may now
be bought at any time In the Berlin
markets. 1t is brought frozen from
Finland and Lapland.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

A Kentucky congressman says the test
Of whiskey In that state Is to inject one
drop into the veins OF a rabbit. II that
doesn't make bunny ready to fight a buli-
dog the whiskey is considered no Rood.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

trip when you came to stream that you
couldn't get your wagon acrosS? "Oh,
we always sat down and talked it over"
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

The miidest tobacco that grows is used
In the makeup of Baxter's Bullhead O.
cent cigar. Try one and see.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

When n man goes away for rest and
change he may get the rest hyt he
seldom brings back any change.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

II you have smoked q Builhead scent
cigar you know how good they are: if
you have not better try one.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

TIL hrst days DR.. Kline's Nerve kestor
Or Send for FREE ~: 90 trial bo.sl. and trsst,se
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

The officials who have been investigat-
ing the Salvation Army colony at Amity
give 1t Amity good name
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

Hicks-He isn't much like a captain of
industry. IL he? Wicks-No. He's u ueu-
tenant Of laziness.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

The secret of the popularity of Raxter's
"Bullhead" scent cigar Is revealed in one
word-"Quality."
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

1t is an honest man who isn't worried
when the umbrella he carries Is inspected
by a stranger.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup.
For chidren testhng softsns The gums, reduces m
nAnmatIon, asys palm cures wind colio 2sc bottle.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

would you advise me to bet--or not -
IT think you'd better not"
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

Perpetual Snow Line.
In no country does the line Of per.
petusl snow reach the see coast.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

Unless a man has sense he IL seldom
able to acquire dollars.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

Miss Oldum (coyly)-When he proposed
kept him in suspense for at least ten
minutes. Miss Sharp-Oh. guess not,
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

'It beats all how good a cigar. you can
buy for cents n you buy the right
brand. Try q "Buiihead."
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

A smile of satisfaction goes with one of
Baxter's "Bullhead" scent cigars.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

Charles-How did your father like my
verses? Marion-Oh. he said he was
greatly pleased to learn that you were
not q poet.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

Some girls are so modest they are timid
about taking OH their glasses before peo-
ple,
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

Piso's Cure cannot be toe highly spoken Of as
acough cure.-J. w. O'BRIEa. S22 Third Ave-
N, Minneapolis Mimi, Jan. Q. 1900
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

Stops the Cough and
Works on tho Cold
Laxative Brono Quinine Tablets. Price 25c
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

Appetite wears out like everything else
II you use II too much.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
Number Of Ants in . Nest.

The number Of ants In nest varies
from 1928 to 93,694. These figures
are from a recent count Of five nests.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

Spectator-What makes you say this is
a hard world? Skater-Fell and hit my
head on 1t. .-
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color
Silk, Wool and Cotton at one boiling
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

It's. the fresh man who Is apt to get 1
a pickle.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04
Quit Coughing.

Why cough, when for 25c and this
notice you get 25 doses OF an abso-
lutely guaranteed cough cure in tablet
form. postpaid. wis. DRUG CO.,
LA CROSSE. WIS. wv. N. U)
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

Smoke Bakers "BuIihead' &c Cigar.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

What do they give you at the cheap
lunch counter?" IAN appetite for din
NO
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

W. N. U.-DENvER.-No. e-lso4.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-04

EVERY DRUGGIST HAS THEM.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-04-12
FLEET
SEEN BY RUSSIANS
OFF PORT ARTHUR
VERMONT LUEATIes.
man aud sister Placed in Washington, y
q. Asylum

Man aud sister Placed in Washington y.
q. Asylum,
Washington, April 1l.-Distriet officials
after a search OF more than week today
ascertained that two Of the stTangees in
sane persons known to local physicians for
many years, Harrison G. Smith and his
sister, Helen Smith, are from New Haven.
Vt, They have been permanently COM
mitted to st. Elizabeth insane asylum here
and as they were apparently people Of
property, efforts were made to communi-
cate with relatives. Both were very I'M
communicative but It has been learned
that they have relatives in different parts
Of Vermont and It is hoped those rela-
tives entitled to close interest in their af-
fairs win communicate with the district
board Of charities.
The cases were peculiar as brother and
sister had the same Authorizations. He
has been a student of the school Of Diplo-
macy at Columbia, university here. and
claimed at first TO hail from New York
city, They claimed some mysterious per-
sons were throwing Injurious powders
upon them. They have been in Washing
ton more than year and are the children
Of Timothy G. Smith, many years ago con-
sui at Odessa, Russia.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-04-12
hrs. ANGUS SMITH.
Died This Morning at Ags Of :
Years.

Died This Morning at Ags Of "a
Years.
Mrs. Angus Smith Of Clift street,
died this morning at 3 O'Clock. Mrs
Smith was born IN the Island Of Louis,
scotland. in the year 1881 When only 10
years old she came with her parents to
America and settled In Compton county,
Province of Quebec, Canada. In the year
1852 she was married to Angus Smith and
In the subsequent years became the moth
er OF eleven children, OF whom seven, along
with her husband, survive her OF the
children five live in this city, john, An-
ME. Angus, Donald and Daniel two in
Montreal. Peter aud Allan.
Mrs. Smith was devoted mother and a
woman Of strong and simple Christian
character. Since coming to this city she
has been unable BY reason of weakness to
take an active part 10 the life about her
but her home has been a center Of cheer
and hospitality for many.
The sympathy Of the city goes out to
al who mourn her loss but especially to
the partner Of her many years who now
must walk alone
The funeral will be held at O'Clock
Thursday afternoon from her home on
Cliff street A short service will be con
Quoted by The Rev. Thos. 1T. Mitchell, as.
sisted BY Rev Francis A. Poole
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-04-12
INFORMATION FILED
AGAINST F. M0RANDI
States Attorney Takes Action Follow
ing Raid at Montpelier & Wells
River Office.

Montpelier, April I2.-~ When Washing
ton county conrt ree0nvened yesterday AZ
ternoon after a recess of several days, Ev-
erett Morse of Calais came ia and plead
ed guilty 70 forging the name Of bis fa-
ther, Allen Morse, also the name Of I'll a..
Morse, 10 q note. He was given not less
than two years In the state prison. Morse
has been at the state asylum for obserYa-
tion as TO his sanity. ae was declared
eriminally responsible but subject to fits
he is SO years old and has a wife and
three small children
T. J DeayItt and ]. P. Lamson were
called upon to forfeit 800 bail furnished
for John Van Hall, charged with arson In
Cabot, Van Hall having left for parts mn
known.
Charles Zanieoni OF Barre retracted his
plea Of not guilty Of breach Of the peace
and pleaded guilty He was 6ned $40 and
costs Of $50 co.
Fred Thomas Of Northdeld, one OF the
Northfeld boys arrested last fall on the
charge OF stealing two barrels Of beer
from a Central Vermont freight car,
pleaded guilty He viii be sentenced la
ter
An information was fled by States At
t0rney Senter against II Marandi of Barre
forkeeplng intoxicating liquor and exposing
the same for sale without license This
Is the result of the recent raid 10 Barre,
on the Montpelier & Well River r. r, at
which eight barrels Of wine we're seized.
The case Of State vs.. David Moriarty Of
Warren, feloni0us assault, was next called.
Peter MorIarty OF Warren, father OF the re-
spOndent, recognized as ball for bis son IN
the sum Of $500 when he was arrested
two years ago. The respondent Is absent
from the state and Judge O. II. Wood.
ward, his counsel asked that the bonds
be chancered to 5000 and costs. States
Attorney Senter consented and the court
so ordered.
State VS.. Jewett aud Isham, three cases
killing deer, were continued because 0i
illness Of an important witness for the
state.
Fred Thomas and Frederick Laffey OF
Mortified, retracted their plea Of not gull
~ and pleaded guilty TO breaking into q
freight car in Northheld last june, and
stealing quantity OF bottled beer ON
the recommendation Of States Attorney
Senter these boys were placed Ia the hands
OF the probation officer. William Megrath
OF Mortified, who was indicted with Tho!
mas and LafEey for the same offense, de-
clined through Frank Plumley, his counsel,
to plead guilty and his case win be tried
this week.
Emilio Voehini, who was concerned Ia
the Socialist Anarchist disturbance in the
Socialist hall in Barre the night that iii
Corti was shot, and whose coat was pune
tured By bullet, pleaded guilty to d
breach Of the peace this morning. He was
fined S25 with costs.