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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-12
TEACHING THE HORSE.
will Learn Anything His Muscles
Can Perform.


Expert horsemen relieve that horse
can be taught to Go anything that it is
possible for an animal SO formed and
to be utterly fearless. Thus we know
of horses rushing into battle with a
fearlessness that is magnificent, al
though in the beginning of their lives
they may have been foolishly timid,
shying at everything unusual that hap
pened to be seen in their travels.
In order to teach horse fearlessness
he must be accustomed to all sorts of
sights and sounds. lie must come to
know that because something that he
sees or hears is unusual it does not fol-
low that it is harmful, for it is the I'M
usual things that frighteE him. The
horse is an animal CT one idea at a
time and is not able to discriminate. so
say the men who have made a study of
the horse. While he will travel along
quietly close by the roar of a train, he
may tremble at the fiutter of a piece of
loose paper flying in the wind. 1t is
not the frightfulness of the object that
seems to alarm him, but the unfamil-
iarity of it, Horse trainers say that
the mistakes made in breaking and
training a colt is that it is too often
done in the seclusion of some country
road instead of amid the sights and
sounds that the animal must necessari-
| ~ become familiar with later.
| AS soon as the horse becomes famil-
I So no 10
believe that it will not hurt him he
/ will stand quietly Or trot along peace
1 fully, even though all sorts OF noises
! and queer sights are about him. Thus
/ the artillery horse will stand amid the
rear of cannons. being used to the
noise and not knowing that the sound
! predicts anguish and death. 1t is we'll
/ to accustom horse to unusual sounds
/ as soon as possible after he is trained
| for riding or driving. 1t renders him
/ safe and docile, even though he be a
! spirited animal A certain trainer of
I horses said that an ideal school for
/ horses would contain thrashing ma
! chimes, pile drivers, steam drills, cleo
{ tric steam and elevated cars, band
of martial music and a gang of quarry
men blasting rock. A horse that was
drilled among such a bedlam as this
would indeed prove immune to strange
noises. The gentle family horse petted
by man and child, is not always train
ed to all this, yet he often makes a use
full and faithful animal, loved by his
owner and evidently making some re-
turn of affection.-Detroit Tribune.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-12
A Poor Recipe.

Don't talk to me about the recipes
in that magazine" said Mrs. Lane
with great energy wasn't that the
very magazine that advised me to put
on that sody solution and leave the ia.
blecloth out overnight to take of those
yellow stainS?"
''I'm inclined to think it may have
been," said Mrs. Lanes sister, with
due meekness. II sent you a number
Of them in the spring, I remember"
well, and what happenedw asked
Mrs. Lane, with rising wrath.
Didn't the stains disappearw asked
her sister.
Disappear said Mrs. Lane in q
whitening tone. 1T was the tablecloth
that disappeared. 1 don't know any.
thing about the stains"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-12
Raising Horses
On the Farm

Farmers we'll situated should raise a
good colt every year to be disposed of
at three years old or under, says J. w.
Ingham in National Stockman. The
oats and hay which it would consume
will bring more when the colt is sold
than if they had been sent to market,
and the manure retained on the farm
would pay for all the trouble of ham
ding the colt. Hay and grain sold TO
likely farm stock are sold i'll the best
market, and the market is right at
home
The kind of horses for farmers to
raise is the kind there is the most de
mand for in the region where they live.
The wants for different kinds Of bust
ness in different localities differ, and it
is to the interest of producers to en-
deavor to supply the article the mar
ket requires.
Where great loads are to be moved
and speed is not required, where the
roads are smooth and good, the large
breeds Of horses will always be popu-
lar, but where the roads are rough,
muddy, full of stumps and stones,
where brush, logs and rocks must be
driven over, smaller horses, being more
nimble and sure footed, will accom-
plish more in a day with less fatigue
to themselves, less danger of falling
down, less liability of getting famed
and more comfort to their drivers than
large horses.
Large horses require more feed, just
as large engines require more fuel,
whether worked up to their full capac-
| ity or not. The strength Of large horses
| is not SO great in proportion to their
size as smaller ones. The reason is
that the smaller horses, like the small
er men, are composed of better tim
ber'' and natures more refined work
manship. Their muscles are more firm
ly knit, their sinews more tense and
| tough and their bodies and brains full
er of nervous power and energy than
the larger species.
The French Coach Horse.
! A carriage horse which combines
style and substance always finds a
market at good prices For this rea-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-12
They We're All Right.

He was a typical backwoods farmer
His first visit to a city restaurant, how
ever, had taken away none of the ap-
thing was placed in large dishes on the
center of the table and each one help
ed himself. The waiter had piled the
food around the plate in the customary
little dishes, which the farmer cleaned
up in turn. Settling back in his chair,
he hailed the passing waiter:
Hey. there, young man! Your sam
Piles are all right Bring on the rest
Of the stuff Judge
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-12
FRENCH COACH STALLION.

son breeders Of the French coach horse
have never been able to keep up with
the demand even during the years
when other horses were in oversupply.
The trade requires animals of good
disposition, large handsome, high
headed. high stepping and able to
draw heavy carriage at good speed
without firing The qualities are so
uniformly combined in the French
coaches that fine pairs are eagerly
bought at high figures.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-12
Go to Sunny California.

Far from the chills of WINERY
blasts. Boating, bathing and out
door pleasures may be enjoyed dur
ing the wintdr months in California,
through tourist cars via the North
Western Line from Minneapolis
and ST. Paul on two days of each
week makes the journey comfortable
and at minimum ST expense For
rates, literature, on California or
any information desired call on local
agent of The North Western Line
or address T. w. Teasdale, G. A. P,
st, Paul.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-12
A Watch's Variation.

AS to the sympathetic vagaries of
watches correspondent writes: II dis
covered some years ago that it was the
metal buckle Of my braces that caused
the irregularities Of my own particular
watch. l therefore now make a rue
Of putting my spectacle case on the In
side Of my watch pocket, thus cutting
off the connection. London Chroni-
Gle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-12
Late BeRfnnfnR.

Sir Walter Scott began to write his
celebrated novels at forty. Milton be-
gan Paradise Lost" at fifty. When
EAST Lynne" appeared its author,
Mrs. Henry Wood, was forty-fve.
Cromwell was forty-one when he be-
gan his public career. The year Of the
hegira was the fifty-th of Moham-
med, and Marlborough reached his in
dependent command at the same age.
In spiritual examples Abraham was
seventy-fye when called out of Cha
ran, and Moses was eighty when he
stood before Pharaoh as the champion
Of Israel
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-12
A Card

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on 30
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted
Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure you
cough or cold. We also guarantee
Is cent bottle to prove satisfactory
on money refunded.
F OK Bros. Pharmacy.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-12
Mutual Slips

Tom-What made you give me away
so when was telling that yarn at the
dinner table? Dick--I didn't mean to;
it was only a slip Of the tongue But
that's no reason why you should have
kicked me so hard! Tom-Oh, I didn't
mean tot was only slip Of the foot.
Detroit Free Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-12

On one occasion John Bright received
letter from a very bad writer, to
which he replied:
Dear Sir-Many thanks for your letter
OF the 18th inst. 1 have no doubt but that
1t is a very good letter and that it con-
tains matter as interesting as it is impor-
tant; but. by the bye, If VOC should be In
town in the course of few days, would
you mind just stepping in and reading it
to me? Yours faithfully,
JOHN BRIGHT.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-12


the Compaily's service. Again, = the
young man who came to this country
over thirty years ago, penniless and
friendless, and who, during the first two
years, earned only 5000, working beside
2 tank foul with the smell of oil: but
today, there is scarcely a drop Of oil
consumed in this country which has not
been purchased from his stupendous
organization, the Standard Oil Com parry.
In another walk of life, we see at the
head of great college, a man who
chopped wood to pay his way through
school, n
The great captains of industry OF to-
day were the poor boys of thirty years
ago. 1t was not wealthy parent nor an
influential friend who started these men
on the road 10 fortune; they made their
own opportunities they fought their own
battles; they have won.
What is the secret of their success?
What is that irresistible force which has
enabled then, to overcome all obstacles,
to surpass their fellow-men? Every am
bilious young man is searching for this
secret. He believes that honesty, So
oriety, perseverance, and determination
are essentials III tne foundation on which
realizes that he must possess something
more than these mere prerequisites If he
would achieve conspicuous success y
Those who have studied the lives OF
successful men will tell You that they all
possessed certain force Of CHARACTER
the power to mould the opinions and
direct the actions of others. John ID.
Rockefeller has often said that he at
tributes his success largely to his ability
to influence and control the minds of
men. How to acquire that power is told
by Mr.. Edward Box in his Lecture, keys
to Success" the most inspiring address to
young men ever heard from an American
platform. Mr. Box does not preach
theory he gives good, sound =, ,,a1
advice. He tells young men
they can develop those quail
pensable to success, and win Boo. ey
and power. Every word is suggestive
and inspiring.
The Publishers of this Lecture, John
D. Norris and Company, 100, Chestnut
Street, Philadelphia, Pa, are desiroua
that every ambitious young man should
possess copy Of Keys to Success"
and they will eeni, comp :rnentary, a
complete copy OF rs 47sieass to evcry
reader who will write tx it. mentioning
this pape. and enclosing six cents to
cover mailing expenses. Keys to Sue
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3. Reeo.~ The Publishers believe that
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Keys to Success " will prove effective
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Reeds rems fkable work, hence this lib
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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-12

Liverita the up-to-date Little
liver Pill; sc boxes contain Is pills
! )c boxes contain 40 pills, 25c boxes
c.1n tain 100 pills. Sold by Fox Bros
Washburn. Wis
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-12
Paving TRIALS

Gaggsby-Jones is very wealthy, but
he says his life is full of trials. Wages
by Yes; that's what makes him
wealthy. How 500" Hes a law
yer."-Cincinnati Commercial Tribune,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-12

Ingratitude is form Of weakness.
have never known a man Of real abfl-
ity to be ungrateful.-Goethe.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-12
More Information Needed,

Ward-What do you think OF a man
who sells his vote! Street-Which side
did he sell it to Boston Transcript.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-12
KEYS TO SUCCESS.
Mr.. Edward Box, Editor of the Ladies' H0ml
Journal, Tells Young Men How
Success 10 Wen.

Every .foung man wants to succeed.
There is nothing SO self-satisfying as the
bountiful rewards which await the man
who struggles and conquers. Fame,
honor, wealth and power are the laurels
which Success bestows.
The present century is rep1ete with
examples of young men, who, alone and
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-01-12

unalded, nave risen to
the very highest PIN
nacle of success in their
chosen calling @Here
we have the striking
example of the presi-
dent of the largest
manufacturing corpora
ton in the world, rising
to this position from one
of the lowest places in
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-21

CAROLINE.
A oeIaI-chuteh N Notss- Other Items

A Social Church NotSs-Oth0r ltsns
Rowling Green, Va, Feb. 10Th
DR. II l. Qusrles, of Ashland, filled bis
regular appointment 10 Calvary Baptist
church on sunday morning abd night.
There were good congregations
Miss Alport, Of ShumansviL', 10 the
guest of Mr. aud Mrs j T Richards
Misses Flurence and Helen Broaddus
spen. Monday 10 Richmond.
Miss Blanche Cogbill has retu' ned from
visit 10 i'nds Ia Richmond
Miss Lottie Collawn. Of New London
spent portion of this week with the
family Of Mr. James Gravstt.
Mr. ID q. Powers, Jr. Of Port Royal
was among the guests at the l. .wn, this
week
Owing to the inclement weather
Rev. 5 :. Ware. OF Port X ,yal WAS un.
able TO fill his appointment 10 the Mis-
sion Sunday evening
Judge + e. MOncure has been confined
to bis home for several days with
severe cold
Mr.. Roper Rains, OF Richmond College
spent Saturday aud Sunday with his
parents. Mai. and Mrs. W. W. Rains.
Mrs. Willie Pavey. of Richmond, is the
guest Of Mr. X. NJ. Gray and family
Mr. James Butler, of Richmond, spent
Monday in town. lie came up 70 ct
TEND the funeral Of his uncle, DR.. Jno. ID.
Butler.
Miss Bessie Jones, OF Richmond, 10
spending some time with the family OF
Mr. J. ". Barlow.
The young men of the town enjoyed
social at the Seminary on Monday night.
Games were INDUCED in, and during the
evening delightful reireshments were
served N.Y.I.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-21
Nesro Fugitive Captured 0thse
Notes.
King George e. H., Va, Feb IT, !

King George e. H., Va, Feb IT, 1909.
Mr F. y Cornwell, det ective sergeant,
Metropolitan police, Washington, came
down in answer to u telegram TO bis
chief on Sunday and took back q negro
confined in Jail here uRm'd Joe Pesrce,
VINO was wanted for shooting his wife
in Washington. The nsgro was captured
by Cant. Thomas, Of Lancaster county
who gets the $50 reward ,fisref Tor the
prisoners apprehension
Mr.. b. c. Grymes. Oi Woodstock, has
returned from businsrs trip to ffeder'
icksburg.
Mr.. Geo. +. Richerson, representing ihe
wholesale house OF Baker WaliAfe,
FrederickshurS, wac here recently
George il always welcome visitor In
our tOwn
Col RI. Washington, MessTs. 7. II
Hupgerford aud Willie Washington, who
have been visiting MIR and Mrs. 1.
Withers Boggs, at Mount Ida. have re-
turned. 49,,
sIessrs. Rice Hooe, Of Alto Mile, and
John G. Pollock, Jr., OF hob'on, nave
returned from Fredericksburg
Many teams from the lower counties
Dass here on there way TO Freaerlcks'
burg for merchandise and materials.
Messrs Ernest and Alb Minor have
hard time with the mails betw en- here
and Fredericksburg, but they msnsge to
pull through In good shape.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-21
The Pneumonla Saason

Coughs and colds in children as
we'll as adults are frequently danger
Gus at this season Of the year, and a
little precautiQp now may save much
trouble, worry and expense, Ken
nedY's laxative Honey and Tar,
eombined cough and cold eure-a
new scientific discovery in medicine
is a certain cure for coughs, colds
Group, whooping cough, etc. The
coughs and colds are cleared out of
the syste4a by gently moving the
bowels. and at the same time the
throat, chest, lungs and bronchial
tubes are so strengthened that there
Is little probability of danger Ken
nedy's Laxative Honey and Tar is
pleasant to take, Contains no opiates.
Sold by doolrick's Modern Phar-
macy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-21
Left SIPS 900 Estate &.

The will Of Capt. J Thomas Finney, O
Onancock, has been filed for probate ID
Accomac Court Capt. Finney wai
probably the richest man on the Eastern
Shore, being worth at his death about
1926, 1000.
The will heQueathS $4,000 10 ca.h
and iour farms, valued $4,000 to iht
widow. To q grandnephew, j. T
Rogers, the old home place ofthe FinDeys
valued at 30 800. Pitto Rogers, another
granddaughter, was l. # half interest in
the wharf property at Finneys The
hair & TO nav an annual rent Of 5000 /.
Mrs. Finney during her life Tbs church
10 Sluthkill Neck, Andrews Chapel o
which Captain Finney was q Nember
will receive $500 from tAV fVtste. Tb'
residue Of the estate, valued at ebou
ESQ Q0l, goes to bis legal heirr-l4
1ephews--ln equal shares.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-21
CHOPTANK FARMERS CLUB,
Election Of Ofhssrs at Interesting
Meeting st "PharsaIia."

Weed1nyille, Va Feb. J 6, 1909
The Choptank Farmers Club met oD
Feb at "PharsAlia." the home II Ar
Charles I. Bevan. with httten members
present, the largest attendance we have
had. The meeting WAS called TO order
by chairman. Mr.. f. &. Fitzhugh. who
stated that the term for which the otiic
ers were chosen having expired, the first
business Was the election OF officers.
which resulted as follows: Messrs. r. L
FitzhuRh. J r JOnes aad X. h. stuart
we're in the order named. unanimously
re elected president, vice president and
treasurer. MIR. Z +. Davis. the secre-
tary. declining re ELECTION, Ar. ii. K
Stuart. his assistant was chosen, with
Mr.. Allen Smith assistant secretary
election OF q sergeant alarms was then
proposed, but Was opposed by some.
Mr. j. +. Jones took the floor and alter
fully explaining the duties TO be 10 Asslst
all those to their seats who from extreme
youth, old age, or other causes, were
unable TO rescn the diniDgroom, Mr.. l..
A. Ashton. q stalwart member, was then
chosen sergeant. After this there was
one more election, for though we had
both a secretary aud assistant, the cleri-
cal work Of the club had assumed such
proportions it was deemed e1pedient to
| have a reporter, which honor was con
ierred upon your correspondent.
Dinner was annOunred and proved to
be an elegant one. handsomely served
and the reputation Of "Pharsalis' Tor
hospitality was in every way fully sus-
tanned by our friend Charles.
Next in order was the subject Tor die
cussion, Truck Raising which was
on account Of the cold evening and late
hour, postponed for the next month.
Alter extending our host q vote oi
thanks we adjourned to meet at Water
loo" the home OF Mr.. Lewis A. Ashton,
on the fret Saturday 10 March.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-21

Don't forget the old man
with the fish on his back. 2
For nearly thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling,
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the consumptiye he
brings the strength and flesh
he so much needs,
To all weak and sickly
children he gives rich and
Strengthening food.
To thin and pale persons
he gives new firm flesh and
rich red blood.
Children who first saw the
old man with the fish are now
grown up ard have children
of their own,
He stands for SCOTS Emul-
sion of pure cod liver ola
delightful food and a natural
tonic for children, for old folks
and for all who need flesh and
strength,
SCOTT g. BOVINE, Chemists,
tO0~4i5 Pearl Street. New YORK.
6Oc. and-$l 90; al druggists.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-21
KING GEORGE
Tho Late Gov. Smith { Entertain =
ment-Othe Notes.
King George Co., Feb lGth. 1903.

King George Co.. Feb lGth. 1903.
We recently read with pleasure de
scription 10 The FREE La g. uta statue
of the late Gov Smith Oi Virginia, " hici
is soon To be erected in the pubhc 'quart
! in Richmond. Gov. smith trst sa~ tht
light in King George county. nnd feslted
here till early manhood. He was horn
at Cliice Hall. not lar I ON Edge lllh, a
little over 100 years ago, and during hir
| long. useiul ME he seemed ever tu chrrl-h
"A tender love for the county Ol his birth.
/ and only short time b'i're his death
wrote 10 valued irienO here that time
had never dimmed bis affection Tor huR
| George or its people We are Ai""J,
glai v hen tue mem oriams OF good
I men are h"nored. anu specially 80 when
they ale King q -Orgians
Mr.. ana Mrs. Maurice X, ddi0g de
hghifully entertained numbrr OF th'if
yOung friends last fri1ay evening, AT
their pretty home on the Ridge. The
bellies and beaux OF the neigLbOrhoOd
were out in large numbers, and IA most
eDi )yabe evening was spent by all who
were so fortunate as to be present. An
elegant supper hn otiftH ~ ~ -
ginia fashion, alter which the festivities
were kept up till "A late hour.
Many sOclables and parti's cause q
pleasant variety for the winter evenings,
aud bring the young people together IN
happy reunions
slsighing is Gne bud from the umber
of sleighs seen on tbs roads one might
suppose that every person IN hing
George pOssesses one some very pretty
cutters are zen, with fancy baskets, but
we doubt wbei her any has gwen great
er amount ot pleasure 90 d grtater mum
Der of youug ladies Than a boat sltigh
owned by gallant teau, who never
sepms 60 tire IT giving plensu. To h's
lady lrends
col. K j W.rhirgtnr. ~ Nes'm"re
land g luutf. WAS Ruc,t ni his son IN
law, Mc L - Il .gg-, ri A"n"t liza.
last ,vrek Ne w,.r scc. mpanird 10y hiS
son. Mr. Wilh- Wa-hiogton mud son 10.
law. Mr. Phil hung-.i RI.
Miss Mamie Pay NJ l. Visiting friends
ia Wps' mnrelAnd county.
Nc H. y Il ce. VIII - paininly rni
himself vu.!e cuttiog wood tnr early
part of December. is able to walk about
his room u littb
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-21
The Late Mrs. Daniel Guam.


Orange Co, Va, Feb. l1th, l0O5
Mrs Daniel Guam, who died Sunday
Feb. 10Th. at her home In Orange ooun.
ty, alter an illness of 4 dsys, was . good
Christian and q loving wife and mother.
She was loved by all who knew her.
The deceased was IS years OF age, and
had been married 5s years. Her hus.
and FIVE children survive her. They are;
n. II. Guam, Of Mine Run; John Fl
Ouann. OF Burr Hill; e. T. Guam. oil
Frogpond; Mrs. Mary Dempsey, Of Par.
kere; Mrs. Kate nempsey, OF Washing
ton. Mrs. q iann leaves : ! grand ehil-
dren and 10 great grand children. The
pallbea-prs were as follows: A. H
finder. H. p. Brooking, Fife Wiltshire, Z
F. Bleosoe, F. F. Faulkner, T NJ finder
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-21
Oyster Planter Wants $500, ,ooe
From ShiPbuIIeiaa cernganx.

In Newport News the shipbuilding and
Drydock Company has a case against
Andrew J JOBes. md the amount in-
yolved l. nearly $3t 5000.
In 1894 Jones l., eed tract. .Oi oyster
lands located just hove the plant OF the
ShipbuildiDg and nrydock Company
from the Government. In 1893. when
stocks were built for the bsttleship Mis-
souri,. the shipyard company occupied q
norton OF Jones oyster grounds, upon
which the lessee bad planted oysters four
wears before. Soon siterwsrd the sgit
was entered, Jones brought en- unlawful
entry and detsiner action TO secure n ,s
session OF his property. The shipy erd
secured sn Injunction restraining the
pIaintiff from Prosecuting the common.
law action and throwing the CAGE into
equity.
Jones claims that the ysfd occupied
over 10 sores OF his oyster beds aud
damaged, 10 ell, 100 acres. He asks for
$3.50 q year for 16 years on 120 acres.