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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-20
POSimasisrS Lose a Psrquisiie.

Po~tmaStrr- oi small offices ar.anuoy-
ed m the nboli-hmeut of the customs hy
which they were allowed 10 retain the
profit arising from the sale OF single
stamped envelope at three cents. This
profit j. made in fractions of cent and
has been "a perqui~ite OF the stamp clerk
m large offices and oi posimastrrs in
small ONES Pu~tuastrr~ like 10 have il
to Offset losses from mistakes in change
STAMPED envelopes sell at ~ cents a
bunch, or - ccuts ii Sold -lngly. By
abollshing the Ierqui~ite mentioned th'
Government will save from $50. 900 "a
slunuuu yearly or only about one dol
lar au office.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-20
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarrh that cannot be
c,red bv Halls Catarrh Cure. +. D..
CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, D.
We. the undersigned, have known +. j..
Cheney for the last ! , years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions, and financially able tocarry
out any obligations made by his trm.
WALDING. KlNNAN x MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o..
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
ctingdirectly upon the blOodand mucous
surfaces oi the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price, Toe. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Take Hall Family forconstipation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-20
Some Questions By a Boy.

thildn'u'~ questions arr sometimes
mor' embarrassing than their answers.
SAYS "thlldrm Answers. The follow
inn wen' asked 10y 20 small boy during a
TWO minutes conversation First. Do
kittens take of their fur when they 20
to bed az night Second. Who cooked
dinner when all the big people Were littlr
boys Third. Why don't oysters have
tails Fourth. What kind of medicine is
il thu chemist has in the biggpeu bottles
ia the front window Fifth. What does
Santa Clans give little boys skates for
when there amt any icr' Sixth When
/ drink water why don't q wan down
into my legs3
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-20
DAMAGES TO HORSES NERVES
Iudtm.ni for $50. 900 AsaInst Railroad.

By verdict OF n jury in the supreme
Court. at Flushing y. l., the Long Isl
and Railroad must pay Col Barnes,
owner OF the Melbourne stud, near Lex
ington. Ky. $50, 900 for injury on the
nerves of twenty-nine thoroughbred
yearIings in a railroad accident in May,
1903. The plaintiff alleged that tn"
horses were 80 bumped around that
horemen feared they might be afflicted
with "car-iright' and this affected
their sale few days later.
The case will be appealed, II II sald.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-20
GOOD ROADS EXCURSION
Secretary Wilson Will Join Educational Special
Across the Country.

Secretary Wilson Will be a member OF
the Good Roads party which will travel
from Chicago ID Portland. Greg. and
diffuse good roads literature on tho way.
The train will be run as good roads
snecial TO the Lewis and Clark Exposi-
ton.
The party will leave Chicago about
MAY and proceed TO Portland by n cir
cuitous route. Some forty stops will be
made and measures taken NJ each place
TO further the cause OF good roads
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-20
short Will 10 Poetry.

Register oi Wills Stroup. OF Harrisburg
Pa. hn. discovered will thar was filed
by n prominent farmer of that section.
who died recently The man lett con
siderable property. which he disposed OF
in the following document. which was
offered Tor probate.
When my wiie'sa widow. OF me bcrit,
She shall inherit all I've lett
And when she's finished her carer
II then shall 20 To nay daughter dear
Lawyers who have examined the VIII
contend that it is perfectly vald
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-20
Educational Book Ready.

Universal Education" is the title OF
the attractive campaign hook which has
been specially issHed by the cooperative
Education Commission iOr the speakers,
editors and preachers who are leading
the Nav Campaign This book bears sole
ly ON the Virginia schools, giving facts.
figures and Illustrations that come home
to the bosoms Of our people. twill be n
mine of information for speakers IN the
preparation Of their addresses. Its Tree
Tor all who desire copy. 1t can be had
by writing to Dr. Robert Frazer, Rich
mond. Va. field agent OF the Cooperative
Education Commission.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-20
Investigation BY Bishops.

At Claemont Bishop Randolph and
the yestry made an investigation of the
recent alleged attack, in Ritchie Memorial
Church OF Rev. Mr.. Ward on Rev, Mr.,
Rldout. Mr.. Ward has apologized to
Wr Ridout. and the bishop may over
Iook the matter. Mr. Ward, it is said,
,udely treated Mr.. Ridout in the robing
room while the congregation was wait
mo and thrust him against the wall.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-20
Answer to Matrimonial Problem.

Spotsylvania. Va, April II. 1905.
To The Free Lance:
The answer to the matrimonial prob
lem" contained in your issue OF Aprii 10
from J. 4. p. is, believe, az follows. VIZ
Sir. - You must have been.
Her age no more than just II.
OnAyn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-20
Foe Over SIXTY YsaVs.

Mrs. Wipslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over sixty years by
miIliops Of mothers for their children
while teethipg, with perfect success.
1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
il the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
Ii will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by Druggists In
every part OF the world. Twenty
five cents a bottle. BE sure and ask
for Mrs. Wlnslows Soothing
syrup" and take no other
It's lucky iOr women they have no
sense oi humor else they couldn't wear
the clothes they do.
Ii il usually the man who gives good
advice that sets u bad example.
\ prtty girl is usually mor ornamen-
tai than useful
The sense oi duty is IA sign OF the di-
vine in man.
Killing time is "a SUR WAY oi spoIImg
character.
Righteousness is ial more than re-
spectabiity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-20
(liiOxO.

An item in a report made by United
State Consul-General Steinhart at Ha-
vana states the value of the Cuban to-
bacco crop OF 1904 was over S30, ,000, 900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-20

Ten big charitable institutions in New
York city were built by J. Pierpont Nor
gan. but none bears his name.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-20
SI.OO.

Also big lot specials in Lace and
Embroidery. This stock must be
reduced greatly before Ourspring
trip.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-20

Lieut.. Gov. Joseph +. Willard will
make n tour Of the southwest beginning
mt Abingdon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-20
Clothing.

We are giving great cut in prices,
small lots and odd suits. We want
TO clear out before our purchase OF
Spring Goods. We have Just finished
taking inventory and have a great
many specials to put out. Cali and
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-20
REMEMBER! |!

A dollar saved is a dollar earned.
The main difference is that You have
TO hustle TO earn it. You have only
to buy from the Boston Variety
Store TO save.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-20

Work gives zeyt to Ir-t,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-20
Lot |.
Ladies' Fine Button Shoes,
regular $3.50, our price
R1s@Ve
Lot 2.

Ladies' Fine Button Shoes,
regular $3.50, our price
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-06-29

"The condition and health Of a
horse" says the National Builder, de
pend very much upon the kind Of
stable it is kept in. There are horses
which suffer from disease of the eyes,
from coughs, from scratches and
other skin diseases, all OF which are
produced by the pungent, foul air in
the stables. Farmers and others who
have horses will take pains to keep
their carriages and harnesses protect
ed from the strong ammonical air of
the stables, lest the leather may be
rotted or the varnish dulled and spot
ted; and at the same time they will
wonder why their horses cough, or
have weak eyes or moon-blindness, or
suffer from other diseases which, if
they would only think for a few min
utes they would readily perceive are
due to the foul air the animals are
compelled to breathe every night in
the year while confined in close, badly
ventilated stables. The remedy is
very easy. The stable should be kept
clean; this will prevent the greater
part Of the mischief, and it should be
well ventilated. The floor should be
properly drained, so that the liquid
will not remain on 1t, washed of at
least twice a week with plenty Of wa
ter, and then literally sprinkled with
finely ground gypsum (plaster), which
will combine with and destroy the am
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-06-29
Insomnia.

This very COMMON condition is
most often due to six o'clock dinners
or eating in the evening. To secure
sound sleep, no food should be taken
after 4 D. m, or at least nothing o
than a little ripe stewed fruit, without
cream, and with as little sugar as pos
sible, better with none. Oranges or
somesother juicy fruit are preferable
for an evenings lunch. Avoid bread
and butter or milk, and similar arti-
Giles which digest slowly. Fruit juices
and completely predigested food sub
stances may be added in moderation.
Tea and coffee also produce sleep
lessness. Sedentary habits conduce
to sleeplessness by promoting the ac-
emulation of uric acid, which is a
nerve excitant, and gives rise to rest
l-essness and disturbing dreams.
Said the wise man, "The sleep of
the laboring man is sweet" Feel. 5:12.
Gentle fatigue produced by exercise
out Of doors is wonderfully effective
as a means of producing sleep. A
prolonged bath, fifteen to forty min
utes, or even longer If necessary, at
a temperature of so degrees to So de.
grees F., taken just before retiring, is
an excellent remedy for sleepless-
ness. The moist abdominal bandage,
consisting of a towel wrung quite dry
out of cold water and wound around
the body, covered snugly with mack.
intosh and then with flannel in suf'
fcient quantity to keep it warm, is an
exceedingly helpful measure in pro
ducing sleep in cases in which sleep.
~lessness is due to excess of blood in
the brain. Care must be taken tc
keep the feet warm. If necessary, q
hot bag may be applied to the feet oil
a moist pack to each leg. If the head
is hot, a cool compress may be ap
piled.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-06-29
ereat french Eore!an Minister.

M. Delcasse, the French minister
of foreign affairs, is now in his fifty
third year. His appearance is not at
all striking except possibly for the
negative reason alleged by M. Roche
fort and the caricaturists, though
when the pasquinading editor of the
Intransigeant describes him as stand
ing on his three inches of little legs"
there is obvious exaggeratiOn. Yet in a
nation not noted for stature M. Del
casse is conspicuOusly small. But on
the other hand, he is wiry and tough.
His round head, clos~e-cropped hair,
keen eyes, %retrousse nose, bristling
mustache and locked mouth are those
of a fighter, and, moreover, his whole
appearance suggests a man capable of
much toll.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-06-29

steel. The double track may be crowd
ed with the heaviest locomotives its
whole length without taxing its ca
pacity.
1t has reiuvenated one of the CID
est Illinois towns and caused a new
one to be built in Missouri.
1t has caused the building of an ILL
nois railroad 129 miles long at a grade
of but seven feet to the mile.
1t is approached by n road that is
required to pass around a loop twenty
miles in circumference in order to
reach it's level.
1t is a triumph of engineering skill.
The low grade of the bridge is it's
predominating feature. Before it was
built the bridge at Memphis was said
to be the lowest on the river. 1t is
IL per cent on one side of the river
and IA per cent on the other side.
The Thebes bridge has been built and
approached at a grade of one-half of
l per cent. Both of the st. Louis
bridges have sleeper grades.
1t is claimed that on account of this
grade feature a large tonnage of
freight will be diverted from Mem
phis and st. Louis; that the great bulk
of the southwestern lines of the Gould
system will be brought across at
Thebes, and some of the southwestern
freight destined for st. Louis will
cross the river on the new bridge,
run up the east side of the river in
Illinois, and then be sent back into
Missouri at East st. Louis.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-06-29
Germans Going to Canada.

n. Humans, an expert connected
with the agricultural department Of
Germany, is in this country investigat-
ing conditions among his countrymen.
He say the more desirable German
immigrants are not settling in the
United States, but are going to Can
ada. This is because many Of them
have been deceived by land boomers,
who have sent all sorts Of high-sound-
ing literature to German hamlets and
villages. When the immigrant arrives
he finds that the promises on which
he relied cannot be redeemed. AS a
result Germans of the better agricul-
tural sort are going to Canada, and
some time must elapse before conh-
dence a be restored.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-06-29
Why the Body Needs Water.

Why the Body Needs Water.
Someone has asked; What would be
the cause of death Of a person who
drank no water?" This subject has
been studied considerably; animals
have been experimental upon, and
it is found that without water they
lose their power to eliminate the nat.
ural poisons; they must have water in
order to eliminate them, otherwise
the secretions become too dense.
Without water, the amount of urea
which should be secreted becomes dt'
minished, and so with the other Sc
cretions. We need water, not only to
dissolve the food and carry 1t along.
but we need it to dissolve and carry
out of the system the poisonous and
WORKOUT material of the body, after II
has served its purpose. Water forms
a circulating medium for carrying sub.
stances back and forth in the sys'
TEN, conveying nourishment to the
various parts of the body, bringing
back the used-up material and carry.
ing it out by way of excretory ducts,
The amount of water daily required
is from two to three pints. In very
hot weather a larger amount is need
ed, as much water Is lost by perspira-
ton. If ones diet consists largely OF
the juices of fruits, the quantity of
water may be considerably diminished.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-06-29
still SAWS Wood at 81.


The Rev. Jacob Chapman of Exeter,
N. H., is the only nonagenarian, and
one of the few clergymen in New
Hampshire who saw all the wood used
in their stoves for cooking and heat
ing purposes. The amount Of wood
used by a family during the long New
Hampshire winters is something enor.
nous, yet Mr.. Chapman goes out into
the woodshed every day and saws al.
most enough to keep the parlor and
bedroom stoves well supplied, as well
as to furnish what is needed for the
kitchen
Mr.. Chapman celebrated the 91st
anniversary of his birth this week.
Though never robust, Mr.. Chapman's
physical powers are remarkably well
preserved. A day seldom passes in
which he fails to cut a little wood,
an exercise which he considers very
beneficial. In good weather he takes
long walks. His mind is alert and
his memory very ~retentive.
He was born in Tamworth, and in
1927 entered Phillips Exeter academy,
of which he is the Oldest living gradu'
ate. He was graduated from Dart.
mouth college in 1885, and from And
over Theological seminary in 1889.
For many years he was a teacher.
Since his retirement Mr.. Chapman
has lived here, devoting himself to
genealogical research. He has writ.
ten a number of family histories, and
contributed to secular, genealogical
and religious MISUNDERSTANDING
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-06-29
vans May Re.enter PoIItIes.

There is a rumor in Tennessee that
II. Clay Evans, who is shortly to re-
turn from London, is to be the Repub-
lican candidate next year for COVER
nor. His home is at Chattanooga and
ne is very much respected in the state.
AS a business man he was long iden-
titled with the development of the
commonwealth and as an active poll
tician he has long been well known
to the people. He is still in the prime
Of life, is a capital mixer, and a call
70 arms again by the men he has sew
eral times led in party contests might
hnd him not indisposed to respond.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-06-29
Works Without Fear.

DR.. Wilfred T. Grenfell of the Roy.
al national mission to deep-sea fsh-
ermen, practices along the rugged
coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador.
His professional round is 1000 miles
in extent, every foot of which is dan
gerous in the extreme to the unac-
quainted mariner. Even the natives
sail with their lives in their hands,
and DR.. Grenfell, on his missions OF
mercy, often calls upon the crew OF
his boat to face perils which oven
daunt them. Wherever he goes he Il
physician, minister and ~lawgiver.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-06-29

Bridge building on the Mississippi
river has never been attended with
so many distinguishing features inter
esting to workers in many lines as
has the new structure at Thebes, H.,
which was opened to the traffic of
five railroads May %.
This bridge forms a new and great
gateway from Chicago to the south
west.
1t has cost 100000
It has cost sixteen human lives.
1t has required three years to
build it.
1t is built at a grade of only one
half of l per cent.
1t has no draw and clears boats at
high water mark.
1t is four miles long counting the
approaches in both states.
It has twelve of the largest con
crete arches on the Mississippi.
It is the only bridge that took it's
steel superstructure from two float
ing trains of ten and twelve cars each.
1t is the only bridge that built it's
pneumatic caissons on barges whence
they were launched into the river.
1t is the only bridge that was built
by a special company formed of five
general managers of five great rail-
way systems.
It's grade is such as to make it adj
vantageous to double st. Lo%uis-south-
western freight across the Mississippi.
II r~pouirpd thp uep Of "a O0O barrels
of cement. 1t used up $4,000 tons of
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-06-29

monia. A solution Of copperas (sul-
plate Of from will have the same re-
suit. Lastly, the floor should be sup
piled with absorbent litter, which
should be removed when It Is sofled.
Ventilation should be provided in
such a way as to avoid cold drafts.
Small openings, which may be easily
closed with a slide, may be made in
the outer wall near the floor, and
similar ones near the ceiling, or in
the roof, through which the foul air
can escape. Pure air Is of the utmost
Importance to the well-being OF
horses"
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-06-29
LAURlER A GREAT STATESMAN.
Capacity of Premier of Canada Uni
Versally Conceded.

SGAN SONNSGaCAa
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, premier of Can
ada, is frequently referred to as per-
haps the greatest statesman in all the
British empire, regarded either as
leader of the people, public speaker
or authority on parliamentary usage.
Tall, thin and straight as an arrow,
with cOuntenance mild, serious and
sympathetic and a large, w~ell-devel-
oped brow, indicative of strength of
mind and resourcefulness of purpose,
the Canadian prime minister, when he
rises to address a public gathering, at
once commands attention. His father
was a poor surveyor in the parish of
st. Lin, where Sir Wilfrid was born in
1S41. This is a Scotch settlement,
and from a schoolmaster and mer-
chant of that nationality the youth
learned regarding the achievements
of the liberal party in Great Britain.
He frequently declares that much of
his success is due to the lessons
drawn from what he heard from these
two men in his boyhood days.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-06-29
RZHZ m

young man as such instructor. Money
has been supplied to him by the con-
sui to pay his way to Spain.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-06-29
Another Mic Of eoIIInn.

During a recent journey to Wash
ington Representative Tim" Sullivan
of New York desired the dusky attend
ant in the buffet car to fetch him
some s%oft-boiled eggs. When they
were brought the New York man at
once perceived that the eggs were
very much UNDERGONE. What time
are we making on this train?" asked
he of the attendant, About fifty
miles an hour, sir" was the reply.
"Then," quietly observed Sullivan,
"if you will boil these eggs another
mile they'll be all right"
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-06-29
lie Water a Eood2

Hutchinson, an English authority,
who has published the latest and best
work on foods, includes water among
food substances. Water enters the
body, not only as a solvent, but as des.
tined to become a constituent element
Of the tissues themselves. Water adds
to the energy Of the body by increas-
ing the power Of the heart. and in
other ways contributing to the activity
of the tissues
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-06-29
TO TEACH KING OF SPAIN.
American Youth Chosen as Instructor
for Monarch.

IOT mOIldlNis
Ralph Ray of Lancaster, Wis, not
yet quite Is years old, has IN engage
ment to become a member of the
household of the king of Spain and to
be the kings American instructor.
Ralph is the son of a buyer and ship
per of stock. He graduated at the
high school 1t Lancaster last year.
He has been employed for nine
months as a b%ookkeeper with the Lee
Live Stock Commission company Of
the Chicago stock yards. He had
studied Spanish a little and there met
with the assistant consul of Spain,
with whom he studied more. There
also he met a-Spanish count who was
looking for an American to go and in
struct the king in American ways and
business. The count was favorably
impressed and recommended the
The Washington times., 1905-06-12
Especial Copyright Cable. ,


PARIS. June ia remarkable report
is quietly discussed in high diplomatic
circles. and while 1t cannot be verified.
1t is regarded as by no means impossi-
Bile.
II is to the effect that M. Rouvier
has under consideration the formation
Of an offensive and defensive alliance
with Germany which would dominate
Europe, and which ultimately might alb
sorb and divide the greater part OF the
continent, together with Northern At
RIGA.
This, it is said, is really what is be-
hind the resignation of NJ. Delcasse and
the assumption of the portfolio OF for
eign affairs by Rouvier.
German Alliance Offers Advantages.
The French premier prides himself on
being, above all, q business statesman.
and 1t is pointed out that an alliance
with Germany offers more advantages
to France than any other possible COM
bination. The combined military forces
Of these two powers would be by long
odds stronger than any possible combf-
ration against them. while their COM
tined sea forces would almost equal
that of Great Britain.
With Russia crippled for a generation
at least. France is practically without
an ally who can assist her. The Mo-
rocco affair showed that. and It is be-
1ieved not Impossible that the action of
Germany was intended 10 show France
that only through the friendship of Ger
many can she hope to achieve anything
In northern Africa. 1t Is further said