davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21
DELlHEATOR FOR DECEMBER

For colorwork and general beauty
the December Delineator is conspicuous.
Eight paintings by j. e.. Leyendecker is
the most extensive color feature of the
number. cut a painting by Aphonse
Mucha. accompanying a poem, he
Mother of Bartimeus by Iheodosa
Garrison. is fully a. notable "a an art
work. The short fiction OF the number
comprises stories by Hamlin Garland
John Luther Long. Gilbert Parker, ami
Alice Brown. The opening chapters Of a
new -erial-a woman club story" The
President of Quex. are given. There If
also the continuation of AT Splnster
Farm articles on Brass and Copper
Utensils in The Collector Manual and
the Child az Play in The Rights OF the
Child" There il an abundance OF matter
of housewiiely interest
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21
REJECT DISEASED NURSERY STOCK

Insects and diseases Of nursery stock
Of seriously injurious nature have be-
come 30 widely disseminated that per-
sons desiring 10 plant only a lew trees,
a. well as fruit growers IN general, would
DO well 70 inspect sllnursery stock before
cepiing It,
Itw % be- a good business proposition
ro -fart with healthy nursery stock.
The main troubles are the san Jose scale
and the crow q gan Of apple. The crown
gaH If discussed in bulletin No. 40 OF
the Va. Expt. Station, and discussion
oi this and other troubles OF nursery
stock appears in Circular No. - OF this
Office. both of which may BE- obtained by
addressing Prof. Andrew NJ. SOule or the
undersigned at Biacksburg. Fruit grow
ers should call the attention Of the STATE
Enromologist 70 any troubles observed.
j. l.. Phillips. EntOmOlogst.
Blacksburg. Va. Nov. ;, 1903.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21
Auuuid Cold Cure.

A Cough Syrup which drives aeold ont
Of the system by acting a. a cathartic on
tho bowels il offered in kennedy's Laxa-
tive Honey and Tar. Clears the throat,
strenQthens the lungs and bronchial
tubes The mothers friend and the
children favorite. Best for Croup,
WboopingCough, etc. Aliquid cold cur
and the only Cough Syrup which moves
the bowels and works out all cold oi the
svstpm. Sold by D. &. Bowman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21
But Fvw Ar. FIRE.

But few people are entirely Tree from
indigestion at this season OF the year.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure il not only the
hest remedy TO use because It digests
what Vou eat but because it also enables
the digestive apparatus 70 assimiiate
and transform all foods into tissue-buiid-
inc blood. KOdoi relieves s0urstomach,
heart burns. belehing, and all forms oi
Indigestion. Sold by d. {. Bowman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21
COTTONWOOD TREES DOOMED

Mayor Reeds recommendation to the
City Council OF Portsmouth that al
cottonwood trees be cut down VIII he
adopted and the street Inspector torce
will be put to work with axes. The
reason il that the roots stretch 10 all
directions. and. coming 10 the surface
break pavements which ara expensive %
the city in making repairs. The estlInaJ-
al ,.,,sf ~ raTooval OF the trees il $500.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21
CLOT II | N G

We have something in this line % help
the mothers economic and still b. as
-ured 0i getting the best possible sort Of
-erviceabie clothing for the youngsters.
MEMS SUITS-Ne were never fixed
better on. and can safely say without
fear of contradiction. thatno other hOuse
can sell you the style. tt ami quality a.
cheaply a. We can.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21
MAYNARD AFTER THREE THINGS

Congressman H. L. Maynard says that
he viii devote his energies % three things
in Congress the coming session. and ex-
meets Ia meet with Success be viii go
after q big Jamestown appropriation
an inland waterway for Norfolk to Beau
fort. NC. and a new Federal building for
Portsmouth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21

The fight over the annexation ofcertain
outlying towns 70 the city Of Richmond
has grown bitter and il l. said that no
matter which side wins. the city OF the
county of Henrico, the eases will be ear
ried To the Supreme Court. The cases
ara being tried before Judge GARRETT OF
Mathews. The new law requires that a
disinterested Judge be employed in such
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21

Nature needs only a Little Early kiser
now and then to keep tle bowels clean.
th, liver active. and the system Tree from
bi.r neadache- constipation. etc. The
famous little pills Early Rlser- arr
pleasant .n effect and perfect ln action.
They never gripe or -icNen. but tone and
strengthen the liver and kidneys. Sold
tv ID. T.. Bowman
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21
S H OES

The man that tells you shoes are no
higher has got them made out of some
thing else besides leather. for leather is
certainly advanced One-third in price
but We certainly are better prepared 70
take care of you than ever. We ara ole
Of the heaviest shoe buyers in this town,
and viii save You money on Mems, WO-
men and Children's. Try u.
Every nook and corner of our large
store II flied. also twO warehouses, 80
don Q be- mh Il. but come ID headquar-
ters and buy more goodsio same money
or same goods for Jess money than can
possibly be gotten elsewhere.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21

Do not be deceived bycounterfeirs when
YOU buy Witch HALE -alve. The name OF
T. e. Dewitt q Co. IL ON every box Of the
genuine. Piles in their worst form viii
soon pass away If You viii apply De-
Witt Switch Hazel salve night and morn
ing. Best for Cuts. Burns. Boil-. letter
Eczema. etc. Sold by d. C.. Bowman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21
Nature Needs Bot Little

a vote j. one oi the good things that
won't bear repeating.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21

When a man can enjoy three square
meals a day it is mighty hard 20 make
him believe that the country Is going to
the dogs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21
FAR BACK or HIS DAY

Teacher-J0hnny. what happened on
july Z. l3O years ago
johnny dunno. ma am ain bur
To-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21

one IL beginning % acquire wisdom
wheb be- realizes thar he isn the waOle
show.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21

4 busy man has no time for those who
MAKE "a speciality of killing time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21
Liquors and
I obaccos

In this section OF the State
Our store II the only place you can
dnd the celebrated Wilson Whiskey
and Canada Rye drawn from the bar
rel. Our brands are too numerous 20
mention. We have all kinds Of bot
tied LIQUORS and at our bar you will
find all the leading brands. Call or
write
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21
Underwear and Hosiery

We feature just four specials that will
make "A sensation.
First-Ladie- Pure White jersey Rib
bed ieeced Vests and Pauts............. 2jc
Second-Chiidnn'- Union Suits. great
Third-Childnn Corduroy Ribbed
Black Hose, value noe. at............... lSc
FOurth-Ladies Dnion Suits. heavy
jersey ribbed ieeced. value JOc.. at. jsc
We haveequaliy good values in MEMS
UNDERWEAR.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21
MELVILLE WOOLEN CO.
JUST ARRIVED

The most -urcessiu. buying season we
have eyer uad. .l spite 0i fhe iact that all
are cr}lag high prices We mention just
ieW items tnat ar- already IN. and viii
mention we have heavy daily arrivals.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21

some women reign; all women storm.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21
DOn'tRunChanCeS

OF purchasing your liquor any
where and everywhere, but al
ways 90 where you are sure Of get
ting the best and purest goods.
Adulterated goods are not ft 10
use. We are doing the largest
business ia fredericksburg, be-
cause we never misrepresent our
goods and always give you your
moneys worth in quality and
measure. We have the largest
assortment OF
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-21

freely and frankly, In stnctest confd-
ence. telling Us all your symptoms and
troubles. We vii send free advice
(in piain sealed envelope. how 10
cure them. Address: LADIES' Advisory
Dept. The Chattanooga MeA1ne Co.,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-09-02
C1'o be continued.l
10000 Frogs Sacrificed.

Twenty thousand frogs a year are
used for dissection and experimental
purposes in the University of Pennsyl-
vania medical laboratories, says the
Philadelphia North American.
Both medical and dental classes view
the experiments.
Frogs exist in a peculiar manner.
Their spinal cord constitutes the basis
Of their intelligence and after their
brain is destroyed they will live for an
indefinite period. Several years ago
the brain of one was taken out. To-
day the frog is alive and well and
jumping about its cage.
Frequently holes are made in the
back of a frogs head and the brains
loosened with brunt match stick.
Much useful and valuable knowledge
has been obtained from these expert
ments.
AS the Pennsylvania law forbids the
hunting of bullfrogs. except during GER
tain months of the year, the frogcatch-
err has to make careful distinction
between frogs and bullfr.
The frog is much smaller and of a
different color.
If the supply runs short in the vi
cinity of Philadelphia, Chicago and
other places in the West supply the
deficiency.
A careful watch is kept on the pond
In the botanical gardens. The bull
frogs there are more than two feet
long.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-09-02
A Fighting Cow.

No fewer than six persons are at
present suffering from injuries infict-
ed by COW, evidently of Texas fight
ing stock, which broke loose in the
streets of an English town, a few days
ago, creating extraordinary scenes
The animal was being led by halter,
but when near the slaughter house it
suddenly rushed at the man under
whose charge it was, and tossed him
high in the air. Extraordinary excite
ment at once arose, as the animal bolt
ed from street to street, attacking Or
frightening all 1t saw. A little girl,
aged seven, was wounded in the thigh
with. its horns, and a man knocked
down. Leaving the town the animal
directed its course towards the village,
whence 1t had been brought. A farm
err who attempted to capture 1t was
gored in the thigh, and finally the
casualty list" was brought to a close
by a man in Norden yard, which it had
left two hours previously, having one
OF his hands run through by a horn
New England Homestead.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-09-02
Investigating the Soils.

For the sake Of supplying definite
and absolutely reliable information in
regard to every square mile OF land
in the 1922, 933 which compose the
area of the United States of America,
Uncle Sam, through the Bureau of
Soils of the Department of Agricul-
ture, will spend eighteen years and
of the Bureau of soils has been COM
pleted, it will be possible for a man
intending to purchase farm to write
TO the Department of Agriculture, and
secure from that department detail
ed map of the section in which his
farm is located, together with a de-
scription of the section. Then by look
ing up his intended purchase on the
map and consulting the descriptive
booklet, he can determine to a nicely
its value. The map will show by diff
erent colors the nature of the SOIL
while the descriptive booklet will tell
its value which has been determined
by examination. of the soil, study of the
railroad facilities. and the eXamina-
ton OF the markets and other qualify
ing conditions. The soil maps and
booklets will enable many farmers,
who have been only partially success
full. to learn wherein they have failed
by trying to raise crops unadapted TO
the nature of their lands, and will in
struct them as 10 what crops are best
suited to their farms. 1t will instruct
them also as to the best methods Of
cultivating soils of different kinds.
While the examination Of soils has
been carried on for perhaps hundred
years by laboratory methods. the pres
ent investigation is along entirely diff
ferent and far more practicable lines.
The soils division was established as
separate bureau of the Department
Of Agriculture on July 1, 1901, and
since that time its force has been in
creased more than twelvefold. Up to
December 81 1904. the bureau has
mapped $3.50 square miles. In small
patches scattered over the whole Unit.
ed States. and 1t is estimated that
eighteen years more will be required
to complete the work.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-09-02
Two Mistakes.

A farmer who had frostbitten corn
thought it worthless. SO in 1908 he
failed to save 1t. He found, through
a neighbor's experience, that stock
would live on it alone through the
winter. Another mistake was in not
preparing plenty Of insecticide, by rea-
son of which potatoes were destroyed
nv chinch bugs. On the other hand,
cabbage was a great success, some
weighing as much as twenty pounds.
He saved these from bugs by killing
them by hand
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-09-02
Concrete for Farm Uses.

In many sections concrete buildings
are being constructed on farms, and
that they are likely to be desira Bile is
probable just as soon as builders have
little more experience in construct
ing them. At present it is safer to
confine ones operations in concrete to
floors, and that there ought to be more
concrete floors in farm buildings there
is no doubt They may be quite ex.
pensive in the first cost, but they @r-
the cheapest floors in the end if prop
erly constructed. There need be no
elaborate selection of material, simply
the best cement, sharp sand mot sandy
soiD and small, sharp stones in the
proper quantity.
The foundation ground should be
hard and level. Then make the mix
ture of sand and cement three parts
sand to one part of cement, stirring
the mass thoroughly until it is uniform
in color. 1t is important that the sand
and cement be thoroughly mixed. Then
supply the stones and mix all again.
doing it thoroughly. There should be
about five times the bulk of the cement
in stones. The mass should be we'll
wet so that it will readily slide off
the shovel when placed in position.
Then fix tamper, having it full
ten inches wide each way-a board
nailed in the end of a three by three
strip makes a good tamp-and pound
the mass until the water appears even
ly on the surface. Be careful in going
over it the last time and get it as level
as you desire it. Let the mass dry
for from three to five days and the
lob is done
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-09-02

The western part of Virginia has
been known for years as a great sec
ton for raising poultry, and the in
dustry is increasing at a rapid rate
The shipment of Thanksgiving turkeys
and chickens for all seasons brings in
a considerable revenue. In Rocking
ham county last year, 10000 crates
were shipped to market, a total of TO-
100000 eggs sold from one county in
a single year. This does not include
many thousands consumed on the
farms where they were laid. The low
est price of the year was IA to 10 cents
a dozen, and in December 80 cents was
paid. The average for the last year
was % cents. The profit from eggs
alone to Rockingham county farmers
was nearly 100000.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-09-02
The Special Correspondent


van started or did not, whether II was
attached to our train or left behind, what
could il matter to him? Nevertheless,
he and Changer seemed to be much put
about regarding it, although they trled
to hide their anxiety. while the MOngols'
talking together in a low tone. gave the
governor anything but friendly glances.
Meanwhile, the governor had just
heard of the attack on the train, and OF
the part that our hero had taken i'll de-
Tense of the treasure, with what cour-
age he had fought. and how he had de-
livered the country from the terrible hi
Tsang. And then in laudatory terms,
which Pan Chao translated to us, he
thanked Faruskiar complimented him,
and gave him to understand that the Son
of Heaven would reward him for his SER
vices.
The manager of the Grand Transasi-
attic listened with that tranquil air that
distinguished him. not without impa-
thence. as | could clearly see. Perhaps
he felt himself superior to praises as
well as recompenses. no matter from how
great height they might come. In that
l recognized all the Mongol pride
1t is ten minutes to 10 when we return
to the station. absolutely tired out; for
the walk has been Il rough one, and al
most suffocating, for the heat is very
great.
My first care is to look after the van
with the millions. 1t is there, as usual,
behind the train, under the Chinese
guard.
The message expected by the gov
ernor has arrived-the order to forward
on the van to Pekin. where the treasure
is to be handed over to the finance min
| ister
Where is Faruskiar? l do not see
him. Has he given us the slip? No.
There he is on one of the platforms,
and the MOngols are back in the car.
Ephrinell has been off to do a round
of calls-with his samples, no doubt
and Mrs. Ephrinell has also been out on
business. for deal in hair. probably.
Here they come, and, without seeming
to notice each other, they take their
| seats.
The other passengers are only Celes-
tials Some are going to Pekin some
have taken their tickets for intermediate
stations like Si-Ngan. Ho-Nan. Lou
| Ngan, Tai-Youan. There are hundred
passengers in the train. All my numbers
are on board. There is not one missing.
| Thirteen, always thirteen.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-09-02
Tank for Dipping Sheep.


There are several plans for making
a tank in which to dip sheep, and if
one has flock of considerab BILE size It
is wise to obtain some of the plans
that are offered by manufacturers. If,
however, the flock is not large, home
made affair is easily built and at com
paratively small cost. A tank of this
kind is made as follows: A convenient
size is ten feet long, four feet wide
and two and one-half feet deep. 1t
should be made so that the tank con-
tanning the dip is reached by a slat-
ted walkway leading down to it. and
another Slated walk leading up to the
landing from which they go down into
the tank.
There should be sufficient of the dip
mixture placed in the tank to cover
the back of the animal, which should
be immersed for about one minute,
then allowed to come up on the land
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-09-02

Put the idle mare on the pasture

Put the idle mare on the pasture.
Wide tires save much horse power.
A sandy or muddy road doubles the
work.
Axle grease pays 1000 per cent
profit
The best drivers talk much to their
animals.
Plants growing near the sea have
thicker leaves than those growing in
land. Apparently the sea salt is tho
cause of this phenomena, as plants
cultivated in artificially- soil
yield thicker leaves.
Good ventilation, clean bedding and
plenty Of light and comfortable stalls
are also necessary in the COW stable.
Dusty bedding and any feed that Is
dusty will seed it with millions Of
germs and these will develop taints
and defects that are not desirable.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-09-02
Shade for Poultry.

1t is easy to give the poultry the
needed shade when the range is fairly
well covered with trees or even small
brush, but where it is entirely open
poultry suffer so much from the heat
of the sun that the freedom does them
little good; indeed, it would be bet
ter for them to be confined in large
yards, where they might have shade
during the day and a run on the
grass after the sun goes down. How
ever it is not an expensive plan to ar
range number of tents on the open
range by erecting a frame of light
strips of wood and covering this frame
with unbleached muslin. By sharpen
ing the ends of the posts the frame
may be secured to the ground, yet
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-09-02
DinIOnnacY.

Madam" said the tramp, as a mid
dle-aged woman came to the door in
answer to his knock, would you give
poor old man bite to eat?"
Why" she replied, you are GER
talnly able to earn living. You don't
look very old"
Looks are often deceitful, lady"
answered the hungry hobo. "Why, I'm
Old enough to be your grandfather"
And moment later he had his feet
under the kitchen table, and nothing
she had in the pantry was too good
for him.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-09-02

hind Ephrinells boxes it Is not likely
that Popof will see me, even by the
light of his lantern.
| do so, and l watch. 1t is not Popof,
for he would have brought his lantern.
| try to recognize the people who have
inst entered. 1t is difficult. They have
glided between the packages, and after
opening the further door, they have gone
out and shut it behind them.
They are some of the passengers, evil
IDENTIFY; but why here-at this hour? 1
must know. | have presentiment that
something is in the wind. l approach
the front door of the van, and in spite
of the rumbling of the train l hear them
distinctly enough.
Thousands and ten thousand demons!
| am not mistaken. 1t is the voice of'my
lord Faruskiar. He is talking with
Ghangir in Russian. 1t is indeed Faru-
skiar. The four Mongols have accom-
panied him. But what are they doing
there? For what motive are they on the
platform. which is just behind the ten
der? And what are they saying?
OF these questions and answers ex-
changed between my lord Faruskar and
his companions, l do not lose a word.
when shall we be at the junctionT
"In few minutes"
"Are you sure that Kardek is at the
points,"
"Yes; that has been arranged"
What has been arranged? And who is
this Kardek they are talking about?
The conversation continues.
1--WE must wait until we get the sig
nal" says Farusiiar.
"Is that green light?" asks Chan
Cir
YES. 1t will show that the switch is
over"
do not know if 1 am in my right
senses The switch over. What switch?
A half minute elapses. Ought | not to
tell Popof?' Yes, l ought. | was turn
ing to go out of the van, when an ex-
clamation kept me back.
"The signal-there is the signal" says
Changer.
And now the train is on the Nankin
branch" replies Faruskiar
The Nankin branch But then we are
lost. At five kilometers from here is
the Tjon viaduct. in course Of construc-
ton. and the train is being precipitated
toward an abyss.
Evidently Major Noltitz was not mis-
taken regarding my lord Faruskiar.
understand the scheme of the scoundrels.
The manager of the Grand Transasiatic
is a scoundrel of the deepest dye. He
has entered the service of the company
to await his opportunity for some ex-
tensve haul. The opportunity has come
with the millions of the Son of Heavenl
Yes. The whole abominable scheme is
clear enough to me. Faruskiar has de-
Tended the imperial treasure against XII
Tsang to keep it from the chief of the
bandits. who had stopped the train,
whose attack would have interfered with
his criminal projects. That is why he
had fought so bravey. That is why he
had risked his life and behaved like
hero.
But somehow we ought to prevent this
rascal from accomplishing his work. We
ought to save the train, which is running
full speed toward the unfinished viaduct;
we ought to save the passengers from
frightful catastrophe. AS to the treas
ure Faruskiar and his accomplices are
after | care no more than for yester-
days news. But the passengers-and
myself-that is another affair altogeth-
er.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-09-02

ing, where the dip is squeezed out of
the wool and the animal allowed 70
stand to drain. The illustration shows
how this tank is built. B indicates
the Slated walkway and A shows the
exact shape of the side portion of the
box; the little drawing above the tank
shows a walk down from the end of
the drainage box which will prevent
the sheep from injuring their legs,
which they would be likely to do in
jumping.