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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-04-15
Tumors on Pigs Castrated.

punches form on the cords of pigs
after castration as a result of infection
from dirty instruments or hands, etc.,
during the operation; or from leaving
the cord too long, thus increasing the
liability of it's becoming infected.
These tumors continue to grow, and
in the worst cases attain the size of
a mans head.
Cut down on the tumor the same as
in a simple case of castration. Sepa-
rate the skin from the tumor and then
follow up the cord with the hands. Cut
the cord off as high up as possible.
The wound may be healed by the use
of any of the common disinfectants. A
teaspoonful of carbolic acid in a quart
of water may be used once daily until
the pigs are healed. Pigs should be
kept in clean pen after the opera
ton.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-04-15

for instance. At other times you may
go to church three times every sun
day and spend the remaining time with
your friends. This is. more than can
be said of the dairyman.
Is that pure-bred ram you bought last
fall getting the care he should? II
not, why not? Don't blame his breeder
if you let him starve and he does not
grow to your expectations.
Eastern and middle states farmer
feeders may as well get in shape to
raise their own feeding lambs, or con-
clude to wind up the business. The
western lambs are being more and
more fed in the states where they are
raised and it is not likely that any
considerable surplus of young feed
ing stuff will continue to come east
for a market, as in former years.
The steady shrinkage of flocks in the
British Kingdom, all the European
states and the United States goes on
without apparent check. Such re-
dictionary trend in these recent years
of advancing mutton and wool prices
is one of the many unaccountable
things characteristic of the sheep and
wool industry in all ages, but nowhere
so unaccountable as in this country,
where the business is among the most
profitable of all rural undertakings.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-04-15
What Horses Are Needed.

An Idaho ranchman, speaking OF
the kind of horses wanted in his Sec
ton, says: eve find that the most
profitable horses for us to use and
for sale are those that will weigh
from 100 to 1850 pounds. In this
country four horses constitute team
as our roads are not the best and
when we have to cross mud hole or
other bad place the leaders are across
and on solid footing by the time the
wheelers are fairly in the mud. Be-
sides our machinery is mostly built
for four horses. We have used heavy
draft horses, weighing from 1900 to
1000 pounds and could not pillow as
much in a day as we can with span
of 1200-pound horses. Heavy draft
horses are all right but do not con-
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-04-15

for them to decide on policy and set
lie down to that as a permanent thing.
frequently a dairyman will make
start by purchasing Holstein Fries
ian sire, and about the time he gets
some half blood calves, brilliant idea
strikes him, and he thinks he will
show the dairy world something about
producing dairy cattle that will give
a large flow of milk and also test high
in butter fat, and he purchases a Jer-
sey sire. After another two or three
years, beef brings good price, and
he decides he will try a little beef
blood, so that he can get more for his
old, worn out COWS. The result is, his
herd, after all these years of breeding,
is no better, if indeed as good as when
he started.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-04-15

L. K. Cogswell, the Chehalis breed
er of Red Polls, informs The Ranch
that he has just sold the Red Polled
bull Chelan, sired by Volunteer II, 139,
from the celebrated Wisconsin herd of
j. L. Sanderson e Sons. Volunteers
dam was Plum's Pride, 1868. Mr..
Cogswell also sold Daisy Dean, sired
by General Joe, 9,281, bred by Hill
Bros, of Nebraska, dam, Daisy, IL, 1853,
bred by F. Hopkins, of Michigan. Both
were purchased by E. N. Jellum, OF
Occur d'Alene, Idaho.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-04-15

slider that their place is on our west
ern farms. l prefer horses bred up
from wild range stock for they are
more hardy, require less grain and
are better foragers, have more action,
sell more readily and make better all
round horses than what is known as
the American type. Such horses would
starve to death where bred-up horse
will keep fat"
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-04-15
Small Talk on Sheep.

Sheep consume tno1r grain SO read
lily that every precaution is necessary
in the arrangement of things, in order
to facilitate the sheep in getting their
places.
1t is said that the Mexican sheep dog
has as much sense as the Collie,
though he is as mean naturally as
coyote, to which he is thought to be
not so far distantly related.
The prices obtained for sheep and
lambs will not only encourage the
raising of sheep more generally, but
will encourage the raising OF a better
animal by the use of better rams.
A subscriber wants to know which
butts the hardest-the billy or the
ram. There's way to find OUTPUT
sheepskin on and crawl around among
the animals with a chip on your Shout
der.
Next in Importance to securing the
right ram comes the systematic Gull
ing of all inferior and weakly ewes.
Such as these should have the mark
of condemnation put on them at shear
ing time and later be culled.
Some ewes are unequal to the task
of properly raising twin lambs, but
this is no legitimate argument for
singles only, as many ewes will raise
a pair much easier and better than
others can raise single ones.
We shall watch with much interest
the governments experimental sheep
breeding enterprise, with view to
the betterment of the breeds and the
general improvement of the indust-
try" as outlined by DR.. Salmon at
Denver
Ticks and careleSsness are Synony-
nous. Systematically dip your sheep
and you will have no ticks. There is
no mystery about eXterminating ticks
and lice, or scab either, for that mat
ter. Doing good work at the proper
time is the secret.
Why should America, with her rich
soils and diversified climate, raise poor
mutton if the right kind of fiOcks are
properly cared for? Because we have
a reputation for raising good wool is
no reason why we cannot continue to
do so and raise good mutton as well.
He that is content with local trade
such as nets him $40 per head for reg
istered stock is not likely to be known
far outside of his own immediate
neighborhood and will never find a
place as a breeder or improver in the
annals of American sheep husbandry.
Ir Mexico sheep are run in flocks of
about 1000 With every flock there
are run ten or a dozen billy goat lead
ers. The sheep do not stampede with
Chilly" around. When he stops to
take in a situation the sheep just
stand and wait until he is ready to
move on.
While there are those who are
averse to feeding continent or stock
foods to their sheep, expert shepherds
tell us that beneficial results follow
their use. 1t is not entirely on ac-
count of their feed value that they ad-
vocate them but on account of their
aid to digestion.
There are times when you have to
stay home every day in the week to
look after the flock-in Landing time
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-09-26
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF theear. There
is only one way 10 cure deafness, and
that is unconstitutional remedies. Deaf
ness is caused by an inhamed condition
of the mucus lining OF the Eustachian
Tube. When this tube il inhamed YOU
have n rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing and when it is entirely closed,
deafness is the result, and unless the in
Examination can be- taken out and this
tube restored To it, normal condition,
hearing will be- destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh,
which is nothing but an infamed condi-
ton of the mucus surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars Tor
any ease OF Deafness (caused by catarrh
that cannot be- cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars free. F. j..
CHENEY & co., Toledo, .. Sold by
Druggists, Zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-09-26
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Six Killed and twenty-five Wound
ed at Cienfuegos.
FURTHER TROUBLE is FEARED

Leader of Liberal Party and Chief OF
Police Among the Dead - Rural
Guards Rushed to the Scene Of the
Disturbance.
Havana. Sept. 20. - Official dis
patches received from Cienfuegos an
nounced the killing Of Congressman
Enrique Villeundas, leader OF the LID
eral party, and the most able orator In
the lower house, and the chief OF po-
lice OF Cienfuegos during a conflict
between the two political parties. the
Liberals and Moderates.
The government adviceS say the po-
lice had information that within the
hotel in which Villuendas resided a
quantity OF arms had been deposited,
and they went to the hotel to investl-
gate the matter. AS the police as
cended the stairs they were met by a
party OF Liberals, who fired on them,
killing Chief Of Police Illance. The po-
lice returned the fire, killing Villeun-
das and wounding several others. In
tense excitement prevailed at Cienfue-
gos and Havana The government au'
thorities fear the result which the al
fair may have upon the election OF
members of the election boards.
A dispatch to the Associated Press
from Cienfuegos says that six per-
sons we're killed and Is wounded dur
ing the conflict.
Dispatches to the government say
that besides Congressman Villuendas
and Chief Of Police Illance. two po-
licemen were killed and number OF
policemen and civilians wounded.
Rural guards surround the entire
block in which the Hotel Suiso, the
scene Of the ARRAY, is situated.
A search Of the hotel revealed two
dynamite bombs in the room occupied
by Villuendas. The police In search
ing the hotel were carrying out the
order OF a judge, who was informed
that explosives we're hidden there.
The government has received a tele-
gram from Senator Frias, asking 1t to
send reinforcements at once. The tele-
gram says:
"While in Cienfuegos at present the
forces are keeping order, every pre-
caution is needed, as there is danger
of assault. | recommend that the au-
thorities prevent the entrance into
Cienfuegos of probable trouble-makers
who are liable to invade the city
There are fears Of dynamite bomb
throwing"
Acting on the advice Of Senator
Frias, the government sent train OF
five cars loaded with rural guards, the
largest number of whom are destined
for Cienfusgas. while the others Will
be distributed in Matanzas and Santa
Clara, where advices received by the
government indicate serious trouble
may occur at any time. The train also
carries artillery, and the troops are
supplied with 1900 rounds Of ammu
milton, o..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-09-26
STRASBURGER&SON
One Price Liquor and Tobacco House.
215-915i and 217 10th st.
WHITNER { SACREY

Undertakers and Embalmers
No. 719 Main St., Freder-
icksburg, Va. Phone SO.
Across from Exchange Hotel
and next to Western Union
office. Telegraph and telephone
orders receive prompt atten-
ton. Open day and night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-09-26
BOSTON
Variety Store
800 Commerce Street.
DOn'tRunChanCeS

or 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 tit to
use. We are doing the largest
business in 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, 1905-09-26
ECONOMY
LCONOM |

The two above.words represent our
huying and also our selling mottoall
the time, but usually this season OF
the year we slash prices To move the
light weight and broken lots and
sizes of goods We feel that the room
and the READY CASH gotten IN the
place of such articles more than M
pay.us for the sacrifices We have To
make.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-09-26

dividing by factor I'D:
Total solids.................... 11I -
Loss on ignition.......... 90 ~
Fixed sOllds.................... ~ v"
Nitrogen az albuminOid
ammonia ..................... .V%o Il :
Nitrogen as free ammonia .OOl wv
a. nitrites...... 900 .OOZ
as nitrates...... BOO .lSO
Chlorine .......................... G.400 LOO
Oxygen consumes" (ku-
bel process .................. O.4OO z.o'V
Total hardness lin terms ooo
Of CaCO3) ............"......Oi .UOO oU'VV"
Alkalinity Temporary 900 ,oooo
hardness l.....................2f.UuV lp'VuV
Permanent hardness. 10000 1900
Iron .'',.......................... O.0SO O.4jO
Microscopical Examina-
tion-(standard units
per cubic centimeter):
Microscopic organisms. 60
SchiZOmycetes:
CrenOthrix ............. ~
DiatOms:
Stephanodiscus.... ;
ROtiiera:
Anuraea..."........... l.
Amorphus matter........" Zl2
meteorological Examina-
ton:
Bacteria per e. g. ton gel 900
atine, at 20 per cent? $50 l3O
On litmus-lactOse agarat
81 per cent: ,o A.
Total cOlonies.......... llO %
Acid fOrmers............. ~
Bacillus coli. presence in:
q c..'................... absent absent
LOO C. (absent. but
closely allied organism
found l.......................... dD9eh'
10 c. differing only in
lack of mobility and in
dol fOrmationfro true
r coli ............ absent
OPINION.
Silk Mill Spring-The nitrates and chic
rine in this water are too high, the latter
especially so. This, taken in conjunction
with the fairly low albuminod am
monia. the very low free ammonia and
oxygen consumed and the absence OF
nitrites. shows that, while there has
been a considerable amount OF pollution
of this water at some time, still this pol
luting material has been fairly well oxi-
died and to that extent rendered inert
by subsequent filtration through the
soil. This removal, however, has not
been perfect, and, moreover, where there
il evidence of so considerable amount OF
past contamination, there is always the
cbance of rho WATERS becoming danger
Gus if anything occurs TO interfere with
the natural filtration by which purifca-
ton is now being accomplished.
The number of bacteria is rather high
er than should be present in good
spring water. although not plated
on the spot, the plating was done six
hours after collection OF the sample, 80
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-09-26
MARYLAND, Delaware and Virginia Railway Co
RappahannOCk River Line, Fall Schedule
IN EFFECT Sept 10TH 1905.

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permitting Raw Port wheatons
nv
Irvngt Mil Creek North End "rt Arriving NJ '
Norfolk the Goye Posts and intermediate
points WILLARD THOMSON Baltimore Nd
W. D. SCOTT Agent Fredericksburg, Va.
Gen.F IT andP Baltimore Nd
Spt.Il
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-09-26
SHOES

In spite of the very sharp advance in
shoes and leather we are actually
selling shoes less than the old prices.
We have a special purchase in Chi
dren's Good Wear School Shoes. We
also have many bargains in Ladies
and Mems Shoes.
We call your attention to n lot OF
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-09-26
CLOTHING

We want you to calliiyouneed cloth
ing. 1t does not take an expert IN
clothing to tell we are selling cloth
ing less than ageatmany merchants
buy it. We have some splendid bar
gains in BOYS SCHOOL SUITS. We
handle only such clothing that gives
satisfaction.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-09-26

blood troubles, and cures them perma-
nently. S. S. S. is the acknowledged
king of blood purifiers and the greatest
of ali tonics. Books on the different dis
eases, aud any medical advice you may
wish will be given without charge.
TINE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta. Ga.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-09-26
BLOOD
INVITES DISEASE

The blood supplies nourishment and
strength to every part of the body when
il IL nch, pure and healthy. When from
any cause il becomes diseased OF weak II
cannot supply the nutriment the system
needs. audthe body is unable toresist the
diseases and troubles that are constantly
assailing it to break down the health.
rhave used 8. 8. s. and found IL TO be
-. s~cslient blood purifier and tonic.
Nv blood WAS weak and impure, and as
a result nv system became very much
ran down and debilttated. lost twenty
90 more hounds in weight, had no appe-
tise and was In bad shape. Seeing ;. >. 3;
adverti aed began Its use, ana am wei
pleased with the results after using ~
for eomo little whilo. Ny system ana
general health have been wonoertuiIy
built up, and I no not hesitate 70 give
SIS fAe credit for 1t. H. MARTIN.
Warren, o., 90 Second 81.
Rheumatism Skin Diseases, Scrofula,
Catarrh, Old Sores, Malaria, Contagious
Blood Poison, etc, are the results OF bad
or diseased blood, aud until this vital
fluid is ciesnsed and made pure, strong
and healthy, these diseases will continue:
The greatest of all blood purifiers and
tones is 8. s. S. II has been curing all
disease Of the blood for more than forty
years by going down to the very root OF
the trouble, forcing out all poisons and
impurities and building up every part OF
the system by its hne tonic effect s 8 )
49,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-09-26
Ladies' Waists

We propose to discontinue this line
and will sell you a waist at less than
the material cost
We are preparing for the heavy fall
stock that will arrive soon, ana,
therefore. we are cleaning up al
small or broken lots and iiprices VIII
move them they will surely 90.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-09-26

Nv signifies a vegetable
odor. The numerals indicate
itensity, slight in both cases.
Chemical Analysis-(partsp per
million. This may be- con-
verted, if desired, into
grains per t.. $. gallon by
L.. H.. l.. fnntDr L II.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-09-26

cures Rheuma
tisn, Skin Dis
eases, Scrofula,
Catarrh, Old
Sores, Malaria,
Contagiou us
Blood Poison
aud all other
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-09-26
MArrR ANALYsIs.

fredericksburg. Va. Samples collected
by DR.. J. n. Barney September ., 1903,
at . 4. NJ. Received September Q, 1909.
,t Z II NJ
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-09-26
II. 0. POULTRY
FEED,
Fredericksburg Cereal Mill,
Us. WOODS,
Proprietor.
VIM. X. GOODRICH,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
FREnERICKsBURG,NA VA.

Practices in Corporation Court OF City
~ fredericksburg and in Circnit Courts
Of Spotsylyania, Stafford, king ueorge
or Caroline counties. Collections prompt
~ made,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-09-26

Saws Great Obstacles Lie In the Path
Of naturalization Of the Equitable
How the New York Life Paid
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-07-12
His Political Glory.

During one of the informal receptions
which followed one Of the Democratic
mass meetings in New York in the
campaign Of 1904 4 gentleman was in
troduced to ex-President Cleveland as
Mr. frank Brooks"
IT am Frank H. Brooks, Mr.. Cleve-
land" said he, "and am very glad to
have the honor Of meeting you, as /
owe you the only political glory ever
had"
Indeed" said the ex-president. "And
how was that, pray?
''You appointed me consul at Tri-
est"
Indeed And was that an agreeable
place to go?'
81 can't tell you," laughed the other.
II didn't so. The salary was not such
as could accept, so you changed the
appointment to consul general at st.
Petersburg
That was better" replied Mr.. Cleve-
land. "How did you like that capital?'
Mr.. Brooks laughed again. Il didn't
90 there either" said be- Il was COM
PEELED by family reasons to refuse that
gift too
"Shake hands again." exclaimed the
statesman heartily II have me: many
notable men in my time, but never be-
fore Democrat who had refused two
offces.''-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-07-12
An Ambassadors Wit.

The late Lord Pauncefote, While at
tending the peace congress at The
Hague, attracted the attention of the
delegates by taxing notes with a foun-
tain pen the handle Of which was
formed by the shell of dumdum bull
let. One day, says biographer, the
representative Of foreign power, ex-
cited by the heat Of the discussion in
the interests Of peace, said to him
sharply:
MY lord, it isn't right for you to
use that murderous shell in this con-
gress. The instruments used by per-
sons are almost emblematic. They can
become a part Of themselves, an ex-
preston Of their ideas and Of their per-
sonality."
Lord Pauncefote smiled, but said
nothing. The following day his critic,
wanting to write something, turned to
the English diplomat to borrow pen.
The ambassador pulled out of his
pocket an old fashioned pen made Of a
gray goose quill and after the borrower
had finished said:
"Monsieur, it isn't right for you to
use such an instrument in this con-
gress. The instruments used by per-
sons are almost emblematic. They can
become part Of themselves, an express
sion Of their ideas, of their personal
"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-07-12
Snow Images.

In the little town Of Andreasberg, in
the Harz mountains Of Germany, MAX
ing snow images has been reduced to
science under the stimulus of an annu-
al snow festival in which the residents
OF the town compete for prizes. Dur
ing the time it is in progress the little
village is thronged with guests. One
year 1900 persons enjoyed the sport.
The task Of the judges is by no means
an easy one. In back yards, front
yards and in the streets before the
houses the models, which include fig
ures and complex groups Of all kinds,
have been set up. That worker in the
snow is wisest who waits until the last
moment and then works swiftly and
skillfully. Many good sculptor's work
has been reduced to shapeless mass
before the judges got around just be-
cause the sun would not hide its face.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-07-12
Dividing the Land.

Among several of the early tribes (or
nations. as they called themselves OF
the south of Mexico all the land was
divided into three portions, one OF
which went to the state, another to the
church and general education, and the
third was divided equally among all
ablebodied men in proportion TO the
families they had to sustain. In this
way poverty was practically unknown
among them, for provision was also
made by the state for the sick, inhrm'
blind and MANNED Therefore no one
need be poor, and only the idle and
vicious were. So poverty was punished
as q crime.
In several countries Of South Amer
lea this law was also enforced. One
of the most notable examples was
Peru. There one-third Of all the con-
quered land went to the support OF
the royal court and the government
the second third to the people and the
third one to the church, practically the
same arrangement, for there. as IN
Mexico. the church was the guardian
of letters and education and the IN
structor of the Peruvian youth.-Mod-
ern Mexico.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-07-12
YOUR BANKING
affairs should be entrusted to 4 well
ests, ,blished high standing
B A n K

like this one. if you would be saved
all worry. Our reputation, our re-
sources and our patronage are our
in our own behalf.