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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09

-UoSaecSions as FTedeFieksourg With r.. r
A p. Il. B., and Weems STEAMBOAT 20. a.
S,scse wfth Southern K X and Chesapeake
TSs only line 80 the CAAneeilorsTille And
Wildsrnass Bsttlehelds.
sar W Il. RICHARDS. Gen Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
FIRE !!
Jno w. Allison. J'. acc. Office 800
Commerce Street.

Opposite Conway, Gordon K Garnett
National Bank Insure your dwellings,
furniture, barns, stables, groceries and
stocks Of all kind. Call at our office and
convince yourself we carry companies
second to none. Rates and satisfaction
guaranteed.
Jno. W. Allison, Jr., & Co.,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
ssAOOuAaTEssss, s . tCn BUILDING

Iksep all kinds Of North Carolina snd
Virginia Lumber, dressed and undreeseo'
Shingles, Laths, Sash, Doors, and Blinds,
lime. Cement, Caffeine Plaster, PlasFring
Hair. Building sRd Paving Brick. Tin
and Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, al
kinAs Ready Mixed Paints and Dry Paint,
TJnsael Oh, Turpentine, Dryer Varnish
snd l,ewls's White Lead, Paint Brushes
Il al kiads, Window Glass and Putty,
I,Tders' Hardware OF all kinds, Taz
Roofing. sbsathing Pepper and fine Brick;
Keen large stock Of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. S0-I
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09
POTOMAC, FREDERICKSBURG And
PIEDMONT RAILROAD.
Tune Table 30. Is.

In eject - 8. IN. February 9Th. lS' 4
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-03-09

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Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-10-07
Sexton Mistook the Day.

The inhabitants of Middlesex were
alarmed this morning by the ringing
of the church bell. Leaving their
work they seized pals and started,
thinking that an alarm of fire was be-
ing rung. Investigation proved that
the sexton had mistaken the day and
supposed he was ringing the bell for
the Sunday morning service.-'St. AL
bans Messenger.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-10-07
Too DcciIe to rlease.

There is a New York man advertis.
ing for a wife who says he is willing
to put on and take off the shoes of
the woman who will have him, and
be a docile and sunny spouse general
ly. Small wonder that such a man
has to advertise in distant papers for
some one to love him.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-10-07
Coal as Diet.

Apropos of a statement that "coal
would appear strange article OF
diet" a correspondent writes to the
Westminster Gazette saying that it is
not only children and cats who regard
it as a luxury, as he has an Irish wa
ter spaniel which makes away with a
number of Jumps day unless the coal
is kept out of his reach.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-10-07
Costly Coat of rurs.

A coat OF skins of reindeer fawns
only a few days old is said to be
worth thousands of dollars. The skins
match perfectly in color and they are
doubled so that the coat is the same
inside as outside. This coat is as light
as an ordinary raincoat, but warmer
than heavy fur, and it is also water.
proof.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-10-07
Rinos Once Unknown to Greeks.

The Greeks, Pliny thinks, knew
nothing of the ring in the time of the
Trojan war The reason he gives is
that we find no mention of it in HON.
er, but that when letters, ETC., were
TO be sent away, they were tied up,
and the strings knotted.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-10-07
WOMEN AS PRINTERS.

Miss Belva M. Heron, instructor In
economics in the University of ILL
nois, is the author OF a monograph on
Labor Organizations Among Wo-
men," which has recently appeared.
In this monograph Miss Heron dis
cusses in an interesting way, the
work of women in the printing estab-
lishments OF the country.
She says that the work of women
in the newspaper offices is small in
proportion to that of men. There are
a few women employed on newspa-
pers in the large cities as machine
operators or proofreaders; in the
smaller towns they set up straight
matter, but are never employed as
makeup or in the ad. room. In 1900
there were in newspaper and periodi-
cal offices 1868 men, earning nearly
$45,000,000, and 1851 women, earn
ing $4,6OO,OOO, a ratio of something
less than five to one in favor of the
men.
During the decade 1S90-19O0 there
was a much greater increase among
the women than among men, suggest
ing that competition had led to a
search for cheaper labor. or the
J,OtO WOlhCIo uDOn tnc lnOlyp6 ma
chine only $40 were women. A large
proportion of these machines are in
newspaper Offices and a partial ex-
PLANTATION of the small number of fe-
male operators in this class of work
is found in the necessity for night
work on all morning papers.
The efficiency of women as print
ers and their corresponding wage is
generally less than that of the men.
One explanation of this is that they
cannot stand the strain of the rapid
work which the newspaper offices in
particular demand. Another explain
alton for the inferior role played by
women in the trade is to be found in
their lack of preparation for it. 1t is
the unwritten law that women enter
the trade and receive regular pay af-
ter six weeks tuition in typesetting,
while men serve an apprenticeship of
four years. Thus the high grade
work is impossible for women, who
are employed mainly in setting up
straight matter and distributing. In
proofreading, however, no distinction
is made between men and women.
Feeding the press is also largely
done by women, but pressmen have
no competition from their sisters in
the trade.-Reading (Pa) Telegram
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-10-07
Builds Locomotive in Short Time.

The Hunslet Engine Company, a
Leeds firm, has achieved a record by
building a locomotive in twenty-one
days. The order made necessary the
preparation of forty-five drawings and
the engine weighed 29h tons.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-10-07
Home of George Stephenson.

George Stephenson lived at Tafton
House, Chesterfield. England. The
parish church has a unique twisted
spire. Among the interesting places
n the neighborhood is Revolution
House." so called from the plots laid
there in 1858.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-10-07
Here's Your Title.

Advertisement in the London
Times "Titles of Nobllity-Foreign
Decorations and Orders procured for
Gentlemen of means without publicity;
replies by letter only requested from
serious persons. Apply, ETC."
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-10-07
Primitive Medical Examination.

In the dark days directors tested
the physical fitness of applicants for
insurance by making them hop round
the board-room for ten minutes, or, If
the client happened to be fat, he had
to Jump over the table.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-10-07
Peculiar Case of Poisoning.

An Austrian army officer cut him.
self under the chin in shaving, the
green collar of his tunic rubbed
against the cut and he died OF blood
poisoning.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-10-07
TRUTH

81 TRUTH
exposes wrong doing and commends
the right.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-05-05
An Odd EpitnDlI.

"Franklin's ep.taph. when he COM
pared himself to an old book is known
TO all Of US" said an an'iquary. Here
is copy Of n less famous cpitaph. the
epitaph Of a matchmaker. George Rit-
ter. who compared himself to n watch
that had run down.'
The man took out his note book.
George Ritter" he said. 'ilved in
New Hampshire, in the town Of New
port lie died in 1892"
Then be read.
Here lies, In horizontal position,
the outside case Of George Ritter,
whose abiding place in that line was
an honor TO his profession. Integrity
was his handspring, and prudence the
regulator Of all the actions Of his life.
Humane, generous and liberal, his hand
never stopped til be had relieved dis
tress. He move. went wrong, except
when set a-going by people who did
not know his key. Even then he was
easily set right again. lie bad the art
Of dispensing of his time 50 well that
the hours glided By in one continual
round Of pleasure and delight, til an
uulucky minute put an end 90 his ex-
istence. He departed this life Scptem-
Der II. 1922. His case rests and mould
ers and decays beneath the sod but
bis good works Will never die."-Phlla-
delphil Bulletin.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-05-05
WHY THE ElcJCK
SYSTEM Is NOT ADOPTED
People DO Not Care Enough About
n PlasiThat Would Save Life or
Limb 10 10000 Americans a Year

On the 9th day Of December last,
President Roosevelt sent his annual
message 10 Congress All the problems
confronting the Nation claimed his at
tenton. To meet them, he made thir-
v-two specific recommendations. but
first and foremost he demanded this:
The passage OF law requiring the
adoption Of a block signal system has
been proposed 10 the Congress. earn
estly concur In that Recommendation,
anu would also point out 10 the Con-
greSS the urgent need of legislation in
the interest OF the public safety limit
ing the hours OF labor for railroad en-
ployes in train service upon railroads
engaged in interstate commerce. and
providing that only trained and ex-
perienced persons be employed in posi-.
tons OF responsibility connected with
the operation OF trains"
Then he passed on 20 other subjects.
and presently reverted to the railroads.
suggesting that the vexed question OF
freight rates be submitted 10 the Inter
state Commerce Commission Instant
~ congress grew interested, ana ever
since that interest has been at fever
heat. Why? Al bottom the reason
is just this: You can argue about the
value OF American lives. but hands of
American business! The thought is not
definite, of course but that's the feel
ing which prompts it.
And the one reason our statute books
to-day do not bear law requiring the
adoption of a biocl; signal system, n
law earnestly recommended 10y the
President, a law which IL passed to-
morrow would save life o. limb To
some 10000 Americans every year of
its existence, is because the American
people do not care enough about it.
Leslie's Monthly Magazine.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-05-05
WISE WORDS.

The more law in a land the fewer
the laws.
Liking is the effect and not the cause
of loving
Nothing enters the mind without leav-
ing its mark.
No man was ever pulled down by
lifting another up.
A good many sins walk under the
name of circumstances.
a man attracts by what is in him
more than what he has on.
To help the young soul add energy,
Inspire hope and blow the Goals into
Useful flame.-RaIph Waldo Emerson.
THE hattcry OF ones friends is re-
quired as dram to keep MP ones spir-
It's against the injustice of ones enc
mics"
For whoever would be faircr illum-
ination must begin in the soul. The
face catches the glow only from that
side.-William c. Gannett.
BE not overanxious to convert thy
lrlenu from tnat winch tDou dcemest
the error of his thought to that which
may be the error OF thine own"
These. then, are the three-reverencc
and self forgetfulness and active obed-
ence. with twain he covered his
face, and with twain he covered his
feet and with twain he did fly" 1t
Is because of irreverence and self-con-
ceit and idleness that our lives are
Robertson.
The more we pray for our fellowmen.
the more inevitably we yearn 10 help
them; and this yearning quickens our
energies and enlarges our capacities
for helpfulncss, in a way and TO an
extent that we cannot fail 10 recog-
ni2o as part of the answer 60 our
prayer. Il. IllngWorth.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-05-05
IIntnI nn Wlienia.


Old sleeping ca.s and parlor cars
bring good money in rental before they
are sent 10 the junk shop. They are
chiefly wanted by showmen and trav-
cling photographers. who run all over
the country with them during the sum-
mer. You find them sidetracked at
all small towns. Some are used by
medicine men and agents OF Gll kinds.
who travel In large groups. Scores
of these cars are In the hands Of stroll
ing players who want TO remain idle
until next season.
The rental Of these movable hotels
has Developed into a recognized indus
try. A bond Is required for the return
Of the car to the point where It was
hired. From ten to twenty persons
can live comfortably on an ordinary
show" car.-New York Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-05-05
DoRoTHYs BIRTHDAY GUESTS.

Dorothy was to have a birthday par
". and had been promised that she
should make out the list OF guests her
self
Dorothy called in her very best
friend. Caroline. TO help her, and the
two. with paper and pencil. devoted at
least an hour TO deciding who should
be the ones favored with invitations.
When the list was completed, 1t was
brought 10 the smiling mother for APP
proval. Her eyes opened with aston
ishment. for ii was a yard long. con
sisting OF pieces Of paper pasted to-
ge1ler.
why. chlldr' she exclaimed, what
have you heref"
"Only 500 names" said Dorothy.
"and at the ball I read about in the
paper the other day there were COO
people. and I guess want TO be as
fashionable as other people"
Tie mother ran her eyes over the
list. Il Included all Dorothy's play
mates and most OF her acquainpnces.
and then followed a list Of such names
as Ala Baba. HarOm Alraschid and the
like.
where IN the world did you get
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-05-05
Eton DreasIng .Inoknt.

No garment is more In demand for
warm mornings that the tasteful and
attractive breakfast jacket. Here ia
one that would be charming made OF
various materials. Lawn or dimlty
with lace frills Is always dainty and
attractive, dotted Swiss is much liked.
and is lovely when one OF white IL de-
sired, while for the many cooler morn
ings albatross. Japanese silk or veil
ing would b. appropriate The big
collar Is eminently becoming and gives
the broad shoulders that are so dcsira-
bic this season, and the slightly open
neck MEANS comfort and health IN one.
also. an opportunity 10 develop tho
throat, which is so much to be de-
sired, The sleeves are In elbow length
and gathered into bands to which tho
shaped ifrins are attached
The Eton form Is one OF the best
liked Of the season, and is In every
way attractive, giving 40 sense OF a
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-05-05
EATING LIS TABLE.

Freddie despised the multiplication
table. 1t was easy to learn 10 read and
spell, but the multiplication table-he
couldn't just remember.
One day mother brought him bag OF
tiny colored candies.
Now" she said, "here are five cam
dies in a row, and eight rows. How
many candisW
Forty" promptly
"Now make seven times five. and
four times FIVE and the rest. When
YOU have made the whole table, learn
it, When you have learned it, eat it!'
1t was a splendid way to learn tables!
Freddie forgot that they were tables.
He went 10 work with a will. and
when the teacher-that is. mother
said. Schools out" he had learned bis
five tables. He didn't eat them till
after school.
He often shared his tables with the
next door twins One day the next
door twins teacher was making their
mother a call. Freddie was making
one on the next door twins. Don't
you 90 to school, little boy:' the teach
er asked him.
"Oh, yes'm," politely.
ooh, you do? Well I suppose you
think the multiplication table is per-
fectly dreadful toO|
ooh. nom" eagerly. "Tm fond or
mine"
Indeed, How far along are you"
"Ive only eaten as far along as seven
times seven, yet" said Freddie
Adapted from Youths Companion.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-05-05
Raecoon BeaI'ds a Lion.

James A. McCallum has mountain
lion that he IL now willing 10 part with
10 any one as a gracious gift. When
he received a fine-iOoking cougar few
days ago from q friend in the Rocky
Mountains, he thought he had an ami
NAL that could whip anything that
wore hair. but when the king OF the
mountain beasts was fought 10 stand
still by an ordinary old ring tailed coon
McCallum lost heart The lion was
seen a few days ago In bis cage by
Jack Cook. The lion tipped the beam
az 10 pounds. but Cook gaid his old
coon could lick him. The other morn
ing Cooks coon was thrown into the
cage with the lion. The fight began at
once. The lion made vicious strokes
with ilis paws at the coon. but the
WHY little animal proved 20 be an
adept at lodging all the blows. No
quicker would the blow OF the lion
prove futile than the coon would grab
him by the throat and begin 10 claw
with al his might lie would soon
loosen bis hold and jump away. This
was repeated for about twenty-five
minutes. when the lion. bleeding pro-
fusely. skulked TO a corner and refused
10 battle further.-Jouisyille Courier.
Journal
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-05-05
THE SHEARING.


TIE day they cut the baby's hair
The house was all a'hdget;
Such fuss they made, you would have said
lie was klng-the midget
Some wanted this. some wanted that;
Some thought that II was dreadful
TO lay a hand upon one strand
Ot all that precious headiul
While other said. to leave his curls
Would be the height OF folly,
Unless they put HIM with the glT.s
And called him Sue or Molly.
The BARRIERS shears went snip-a-snp,
The golden fluff was flying,
Grandmother had trembling lip,
And aunt was almost crying.
The men folks said, "Why, hello. Boss,
You're looking five years older
But mother laid the shaven head
Close, close against her shoulder.
All, well; the nest must lose its birds,
The cradle yield It's treasure;
Time viii not stay a single DAY
For any p.eader's pleasure.
And when tina. hours work was weighed
The scales were even, maybe;
For father gained a little man
When mother lost her baby!
Nancy Byrd Turner, IN st. Nicholas.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-05-05

the inside Of the bowl looks as shown
in Fig. |.
Now direct the person TO watch the
bowl intently. Make him admit that
he sees nothing. Then modestly state
that you will cause the coin which he
knows is in the bottom Of the basin,
though invisible to him, to become Wis
ible without his moving an inch or
you touching it.
He says it can't be done. You call
for n pitcher of clear water; pour it
slowly into the basin until it is about
half full. When it settles the result
will be as shown in Fig. .. The coin
will appear perfectly visible to the
eye Of the surprised oniooker. and you
will have proved your power TO make
the invisible become visible-in this
case, at least.-New York Evening
Mail.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-05-05

which again * shirrnd and arranged
over foundation yoke. At the waist
Is draped belt, which preferably
would be made OF some soft silk.
The quantity Of material required for
the medium size fourteen years. is
nine and one-half yards twenty-One,
seven and one half yards twenty seven,
or five yards forty-four inches wide,
with one half yard Of all-ovcr lace for
the chemisette. two and five-eighth
yards Of insertion, three-eighth yard of
silk for belt and eight and one-half
yards OF ruching.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-05-05
An Errp,,an BnI Of Fare.

Il have sometimes wondered what
people had to eat in ancient times be-
fore breakfast foods were invented" :"
said Professor Robert W. Rogers. OF
Drew Theological Seminary. and then
be went on 10 give a translation he had
made Of a piece Of papyrus dug from
an Egyptian mound and which bore
the date OF "a. ID. l." which conta< 8 cd
household list Of things eaten on
certain days.
Among these was for on day a dish
OF liver. two small loaves and a bird
from the water and two snlpe" for an.
other dag. and on another "ten oysters
and one lettuce. ."-Bsltimore Sun.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-05-05

negligee, while 10 Is absolutely COM
Portable 10 The wearer. The fills be-
low the waist line give It additional
depth, which Is always desirable, and
can be made Of the same material
when q simpler finish than that " tho
lace Is liked. The jacket can be made
easily and simply, being fitted by
means OF shoulder and under-arm
seams, the neck and fronts finished
with the collar.
The quantity Of material required for
the medium size Is three and three
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-05-05

tractlve, frock. Here r. one well
adapted To both. and that can be made
from any suitable material, sheer null,
lawn. dotted muslns and the like and
also of the simple silk which is well
liked for both occasions. In this In.
stance the little chemisette is lace and
the trimming is banding OF lace with
ruchings Of the material, but this also
can be varied, embroidery or tucking
being used if a simpler effect Is desired,
while again the sleeves can be made
full length IL preferred.
The dress is as simple as II Is at
tractive, and can be made either with
or without the smoothly fitted waist
lining as material renders desirable.
The skirt is full and graceful. made
with straight upper portion and
straight fiounce. The flounce is shirrcd at
its upper edge and joined TO the skirt
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-05-05

The checks make good redingote sults
a. well as simple gowns. One In q rich
green and white wolfe was trimmed ia
green tancta and cream lace. The
skirt and redingDte were laid IN deep.
broad pleats and edged with . flye-lnch
band Of taneta. The bodice part ~ the
redlngote had llpels OF tafreta. oyeriaid
with heavy lace and was fastened with
four large sIlk-coyered buttons. The
cuffs matched the laprls. with taffeta
and lace. ard there was pretty
pointed girdle of the taffeta.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-05-05

One Of the prrttiest % the many
ways 20 mDdernize sh,rt waist.
whether sllk or cotton. is 20 turn the
sleeve upside down and cut OF The toy
part. This will very materially short.
en- the sleeves. and to give II the neces-
sary length a long cuff will be- required.
To make this. tuck some batiste. white
n for muslin waist. cream n Tor o
silk one. having the tucks running hori-
zontally.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-05-05
Summer Hats.

Summer coats are herel They are OF
immediate usefulness To those who are
going south, and 10 many others who
are remaining at home. and are having
them copied for country and resort
wear later. Ia shape they range from
little capes built on bolero lines TO full
hciged rcdingotes,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-05-05
cHlDREN'S DEPARTMENT

these names: inquired the mother.
Who are these peoplei"
"Oh. | got them out Of the Arabian
Nights" said Dorothy. But you
don't need to be afraid. | don't believe
more'n half Of 'em will come
"Ah, yes, l rene mber now" said the
mother Il thought those names
sounded familiar. Co On and invite
them"
And then she added, medita lively.
with a look back into her own youth:
II wish they would come-all Of them"
indianapolis News
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-05-05
A nAntlkounn unf.

\ very handsome small hat is In two
tones OF blue straw, one of the rough
Spiny varieties. There is decided
purple suggestion in one of the shades
OF blue, and the exquisite ostrich plume
with which the turban is trimmed was
blue on the upper part and mixed with
lavender underneath.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-05-05
THE INVISIBLE MADE VISIBLE.

THE INVISIBLE MADE VISIBLE.
Here is a way in which you, too, may
join the. ranks OF those who control
the magic power over the seen and the
unseen. 1t is, perhaps, very humble
experiment with which TO introduce
yourself into the wizards circle. Yet
il will demonstrate concluSively that
you have the same power Gin a senSel
as the greatest practicians of the black
art.
Procure an empty basin. Set it near
the edge of a table. Place coin in the
centre OF the bottom. Then ask one
of the spectators to first stand along.
side the basin and then TO walk slowly
backward until the coin is hidden from
his eyes by the rim of the bowl, and