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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-27
WQdnesdaY, Feb. 28th, 1yO6,

offer for sale at public auction, to the
highest bidder, that certain tract OF land
situated in Sp0tsylvania county, Vir-
ginia, containing fourteen acres end adj
Joins John +. Alsop, Roots Tibbs, the
:sBelIe Voir" farm and Others, and is the
same property conveyed TO George Lind
sey by Thomas p. Yerby and vile by
deed duly recorded i'm the Clerks Office OF
the Circuit Court of SpOtsylyania coun-
tv Virginia. in Deed Book A. u, page
rs. Appurtenant 10 this piece OF land is
a right of way described in said deed.
TERMS OF SALE-0ne-third cash,
and balance in two equal instruments at
six and twelve months time. The defer
red payments TO be evidenced by pur-
chaser's bond, bearing interest from dat.
of sale and to be secured by deed oil
trust or title reserved; or all cash at the
option of the purchaser.
Alvin T. Embrey,
Lee j. Graves,
Special Commissioners.
In the Clerks office Of the Ciscuit Court
of the county OF Spotsylyania. Goldston.
Mary Lindsey, plaintiffs, against George
| I.indsey's heirs, defendants. /, I. A.
Harris clerk OF the said court, do certify
that the bond required Of the special
commissioners by the decree rendered IN
said cause on the 22nd day OF January,
/ 1906, has been duly given. Given under
nv hand as clerk Of the said court, TINS
22nd DAY OF January, 1906.
T. A. Harris, Clerk.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-27
For SALE

Eight pure bred Mammoth Bronze tur-
key gobblers, at 81 each. Mrs. A. u.
Smith, Golansville, Va. ~l2'-3t.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-27
WANTED.

A first class blacksmith and wheel
wright. Apply tod. y. Jones, Morris
vile, Va. 70 l0tsit
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-27
PUBLIC SALE
OF A
Nice Little Tract Of Land

In Spotsylvania County.
Pursuant TO a decree OF the Circuit
Court of Spotsylvania county, Virginia,
entered January %, 1906, ln7the, chan
Gerry cause OF Mary Lindsey Collision W..
George Lindseys heirs. pending in the
said court, the undersigned special COM
missioners will at Spotsylyania Court
house. at 1870 O'Clock on
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two columns of Horseshoes.

In the town of Fort Collins, Col,
the village blacksmith has created
curious but very appropriate sign. In
fact, it represents not only his INDUS
try. but the many years in which ne
has been engaged in it.
ON either side of the entrance to
the shop are pillars which rise several
feet above the roof From a distance
they resemble box trees with the
branches closely cut, to give them an
ornamental appearance. AS matter
of fact the columns are composed OF
discarded horseshoes. AS each is fully
thirty feet in height and five feet In
diameter a faint conception may be
obtained of the immense number OF
sboas utilized in constructing them,
for each columns was built up by lay
inc the shoes one upon the other with
thetr fat sides in contact. Through
tbe center of each column runs a
wooden post, and the novel structure
has been formed by wiring the shoes
to ii.
The construction of the sign was
heeun when the shop was opened TOT
business. The columns have become
TOO heavy to be increased In height
and are anchored by iron bands 70
tbe walls of the MISUNDERSTANDING
American.
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WILL ADOPT INSTEAD OF WE'D.
Aged Iowa Woman, About to Marry,
Takes Judges Advice.

Des Moines, la.-From Fonda, Poca-
hontas county, came Charles Lockhart
and Mrs. Jennie Greggs with the pur.
pose of getting married. The prospec-
tive groom was 10 and the blushing
bride will be SO next month. After
looking at the couple for full mo-
ment Judge Zell G. Roe, in whose
Office they had appeared to have the
ceremony performed. Numbered:
Woman, take that marriage license
back to the court house. 1t is set
of adoption papers you want"
Not in the least perturbed the WON
an said:
Judge. perhaps that would be best. =
After consultation with the young
man by her side she thanked the
Judge for his advice. and said sht
would get the papers. take Charles
home, and see that he got goot
start In life.
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MISSOURI FARMER A WONDER;
HAS LIVE FROG In STOMACH
Roy SetUard Declares Tiny Batrachan Jumped Dotun Hi
Throat When He Was Boy, and Still Res des
in His Interior.

Kansas City.--Roy Seward. a young
farmer living near Metz, Vernon coun.
ty, Missouri. has live frog In his
stomach. and. according to his posi-
tive declaration. II has been there for
20 years. having grown from a half
inch in length to unknown dimensions
Seward is now SO years old.
He says that one hot day in the
summer of 1856, when he was lad
of ID, he was drinking water from
small stream known as Reeds creek.
near Rich Hill, Mo. He was lying
nat upon his stomach, and while In
this position a tiny frog jumped into
his mouth. He instinctively clappsd
his hand to his lips and caught hold
of one of the legs of the frog. but,
frog.like, 1t gave another jump. and
the next instant had slid down Sew.
ards throat.
Though II made him deathly sick at
the time, and caused him considerable
pain, he was so frightened that he did
not say anything to his parents about
the occurrence for several days.
When he finally told them about It
they took him to a country physician,
who quieted their fears by assuring
them that the creature could not pos
sib,y live in the boys stomach. To
make assurance doubly sure the doc
tor gave the boy some medicine calcu-
lated to put n quietus upon the most
vigorous frog.
But instead OF dying, the frog, &C.
| cording to Mr.. Stewards statements
waxed and grew fat. Twenty years
have passed since the occurrence, but
| the frog has made its presence felt
more and more insistently, until now
1t dominates its involuntary master to
the extent of compelling him to eat
his meals regularly, and, more than
that, to eat the things which the frof
likes. There are many things which
Mr.. Seward likes but cannot eat. be
cause they do not agree with the frol
or because they and the frog can
agree in combination with Mr.. Sew
ard.
But. more than all, the frog make,
noise. Mr.. Seward says that 1
croaks most distinctly immediatel,
after rain. Members of his famil,
corroborate his statement in this re
spect. They declare they have hear,
it on numerous occasions, and tina
it croaks as vigorously as frog o
that age and circumscribed environ
ment could reasonably be expected t
do. Mr.. Seward is of cheerful dispc
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neau stretched out both hands to him.
captain Jean-oh, Captain Jean,
she sobbed, how could have had
such hard, wicked thoughts OF you? 1t
surely was because never knew you
until now"
She looked down into his face, filled
with a light such as the face OF Jean
Attic had never before shown.
"Do YOU know me now, little Rose?
# so. then it is well; for that is what
wished should be before | depart
forever from Louisiana"
Depart forever from Louisiana!
she repeated; and the dismay in her
voice made his heart leap.
Would you care--would you miss
meq" And his clasp frightened upon
her imprisoned hands.
"Rose-my little Island Rose" he
said. seeking to look under the lashes
that swept her cheeks, when my
dntv to New Orleans and Jackson is
ended. as ended it soon must oe' l
shall return to France, to be Monsieur
la Raron. my fathers son, in the ola
Iapguedoc chateau-a thing my EN-
reror's love has made possible, ana
which will enable me to be nearer
him. the man / have shown you now
lcved and still love. Will you go WIN
NC little Rose, to be presented u
him as my baronne--as my VIE
The tears were running from pe'
raatb the lowered lashes as she iaiu
her cheek against one OF the hanos
that held her own; and a BIRDS song
thrilled out with joyous melody as nc
reached up and drew her face 10 MN,
There is an eastern legend teillhs
uhon paradise was fading from eartn
an angel plucked and saved s,hsis ,
rose which. ever treasured Is lmpueu
with fragrance immortal -
To every mortal is given sooner OF
later breath of this 1raeranv fragrance
which brings Joy beyond all Ina cart"
can give. ,.or.,t IN the
s,trp osseo eyer-partling soul OF jean jean
! aatte his breath n the ANS 10 ,V'r
., paradise. to abide, as oe1e1ic'''r
Of unspeakable peace forever.
The hattie OF new Orleans had beer
fought and won. 49, .osr,, n
II proved, so far as the resu'' ,,, 10
the war was affected. heeu'e
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By MARY DEVEREUx

SPOKE to him only once. Captain liam
ana then 1t was but few words ,,har
pere." e'ahu'
yes; but he saw you more than
once, even If you did not know IT.
10 not remember it. And once was
sufhcient for what | mean"
He sighed, and gave his head an I'M.
ward toss, as If to throw off the
thoughts begotten by his allusion to
Pierre's death; and then. as II read.
ing from a book, he told her Of tba
Languedoc home, where he ana Pierre
mad spent their childhood; of his
father, Monsieur lie Baron: OF Ma.
poleon, the young officer of his boyisb
idolatry. He told of Margot. and
Pere Huot-of all the persons connect.
ed with his life.
Rose listened intently, her face re.
fecting the feelings and emotions
aroused by Laflttes story; and, more
than once, mist of tears dimmed the
violet eyes, perhaps moment before
filled with indignation.
He said little in regard to his life
with Laro, but told fully of the meet.
ing with Greloire, at Martinique,
which had aroused his better self.
At this, small hand stole from its
fellows clasp, and was held out to
him. He took it, and pressed his lips
to the soft fingers. Then, after re-
leasing 1t gently, he went on.
He told of his visit to Elba; of the
interview with Napoleon; of the prom
Use he had made, and his efforts to full
fiji it; of his temporary loss of resolu
ton after the descent upon Barataria
and of its full renewal at Pierre's
death
AS he described that scene in the
moonlit cell, her tears flowed freely
and at sight of them strange smil,
touched Laftte's lips.
"Ah, my Pierre" he murmured
bending to lay his face against tn,
wood flowers upon his foster-brother'
grave, "other eyes than thy Jean
can weep for thee!"
AS he raised his head Rose de Gaze
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RESOLUTION.

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO
Section 2, Article 10. of the Constitu-
ton. Relating to Education. Public
School System, Maintenance.
BE 1t enacted by the Legislature or
the State OF Utah:
Section /. That the following prop
the State of Utah is hereby submitted
to the qualified electors of the State
of Utah for their approval or disap-
That Section 2 Article TO-, of the
Constitution of the State of Utah. be
amended to read as follows:
The Public School System shall in
clude kindergarten schools, common
schools. consisting Of primary and
grammar grades. high schools, an ag-
Ensh he e sahaos the ne
may. establish. The common schools
shall be free. The other departments
Of the system shall be supported as
schools may be maintained free In all
cities of the first and second class now
constituting school districts, and in
such other cities and districts as may
be designated by the Legislature. But
where the proportion of school monies
apportioned or accruing TO any city or
district shall not be suffcient to main
| tain all the free schools In such city or
| district, the high schools shall be sup
ported by local taxation; Provided.
| that when any cities or districts shall
establish high schools. the Legislature
may authorize the use of state school
funds to assist In supporting such
| schools said funds being apportioned
| to the cities or districts concerned by
| the State Board of Education"
Section 2 The Secretary OF State Is
tion to be published in at least one
newspaper in every county Of the
| State where newspaper - published
for two months Immediately preceding
| the next general election.
Section 3. This proposition shall be
submitted to the electors of this State
at the next general election. for their
approval or disapproyal, All official
| ballots used at such election shall have
printed or written thereon the words
"gor the amendment to Section Q, Ar
against the amendment to Section 2.
| Article 10, OF the Constitution" to-
gether with such other title designat-
Ing such amendment as may be pro
vided by law. Said ballots shall be re-
ceived and said votes shall be taken,
| counted canvassed and the returns
thereon be made In the same manner
and in all respects as is provided by
law in the case of the election OF the
State officers. =,
adopted at said election. shall take ef-
feet and be in force from and after the
first day of January, A. d. 1907.
State of Utah.
/, Charles S. Tlngey, Secretary OF
State OF the State OF Utah, do hereby
certify that the foregoing is a full
true ana correct copy OF "a resolution
, | proposing an amendment TO Section 2
Article 10. of the Constitution OF the
: State OF Utah. relating to education
passed at the Sixth regular session Of
: the Legislature OF this State.
. In testimony whereof, | have here
unto set my hand and affixed the Grea
: Seal OF the State OF Utah. at Salt Lake
. City, Utah. this card day of August A
. d. 1906. ~. x,,1,v
Secretary OF State.
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DEVILFISH GRABS FISHERliAN'S
ANCHOR AND SWIMS OUT TO SEA
Several Launches Glue Chase Monster Harpooned and
Man Is Rescued from, Unpleasant
Situation

San Antonio, Tex.-Capt. John A.
Breckenridge, of Austin, is in San
Antonio on his return home from a
months fishing at Tarpon, and tells a
fish story which he says can be
vouched for.
"Al Leach, railroad engineer" he
said, was sitting In his boat, which
was anchored near the Tarpon jetties,
fishing for mackerel | and number
of others occupied gasoline launches
possibly ten yards away from Mr..
Leachs rowboat.
Suddenly we heard cry OF alarm,
and looking up, We saw Mr.. Leach
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eathIna suit a Red Won asr.

Newport. r.. I.-All the bathing-suit
gossip at this fashionable resort just
now has to do with the remarkable
creation in which Mrs. Glen Collins
takes her daily dip. The suit is 8
bright red. as brilliant as the plumage
of fiamingo, with yoke OF lace and
lace sleeve bands. The lace is said to
be of variety which salt water does
not injure, and Mrs. Collins may go
into the sea with the suit, II she de
sires. Even Mrs. Charlotte Pell's
black satin suit, trimmed with bands
of Victoria lawn, has ceased to re
ceive much attention since Mrs. Col
Inns appeared in red. Mrs. Collins
was formerly Miss Nathalie Schenck
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space the size Of house. The mon.
ster only allowed himself to be seen
for moment, and 5000 disappeared
under the water.
Finally with swish 1t came to
the surface. 1t was the biggest thing
l ever saw in the nature Of sea
monster. 1t was huge devilfish and
had the anchor of Mr.. Leachs boat In
it's mouth.
"One of the men in the launch had
harpoon. which he threw with all
his strength at the devilfish and
struck 1t in the back. The pain from
the harpoon caused 1t to release the
anchor. A quick fiirt of the body, the
harpoon snapped and the fish disap'
peared beneath the surface.
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sition. but II he is sometimes disposed
to take gloomy view OF the nations
future and indulge In little croak'
ing to himself he thinks he ought to
be excused under the circumstances.
MIR. Seward has been In consultation
with Kansas City physicians regard
ing the ndvisability of having an oper'
alton performed for the removal Of
the unwelcome tenant that is becom
ing more and more dictatorial with
the arrogance of long residence. 1t
gives him great deal of pain, he
says. and II surgery can dislodge II
he is willing to try II.
Some years ago Mr. Seward adver.
tised for wife In order that he might
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euAprER XXI.

!, IN the day, Madame Riefet.
Nv, "a been attacked by a nervous
',.she. was lying down In one OF
/ ,.srooms on the lower floor, and
En- sat reading aloud to her. the
I',sb girls rich voice being the
' saund to break the stiffness of
I'm where in the open doorway
' A. Cszeneau sat listlessly her
II her palms, and her eyes stray
!, d the primitive out'of-door world
upd her ,
= know that LATTE had come
4 cclnio's domain, and through the
hack of her, until, standing
Y. her. he asked gently, and with
'~ue aAre you performing guard
!. little Rose? Must give the
.,srsign before | can pass out?'
, vivid flush mantled her cheeks
| NJ sprang up and turned to face
an sorry if startled you" he
d coming outside; and taking off
,smad.brimmed hat he pushed the
,s,g locks from his forehead. Then,
from impulse, he took her hand.
smle Rose he said, slight
.,or sounding in his voice, 81 must,
nu know, leave here tonight, and
NJ can be no telling when | may
nm or what may happen before
md meet again. / have story
rste-one | have longed to tell
and have a strong desire-aris-
from something far more than
u sentiment-as to the place where
tould like you to hear it. The spot
M far from here--only little way
meh the woods. Will you come
A me and listen to my story?"
lifting her eyes to his, she saw such
Impressive solemnity in their dark
Ms that something impelled her to
IN the submissive tone of an
Silent child, Yes, Captain Jean,
come with YOU"
Il The man and girl took their way
!, BY side, Lazalie appeared in the
Tyay. Her eyes blazed, and her
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charaoterlstlc Portralture.

A young man in neighborlng town
..ar,ad in the livery business few
vsaks ago, and the first thing he did
,'.os 70 have q sign painted represent
ing himself holding mule by tne
tria,e He was particularly proud OF
NE at coke of business enterprise, and
asked of his wife: o,n
'Ts that not good likeness OF meE
"yes" she replied, at is perfect
picture of you; but who Is 'ne ie''0"
+ ding the bridle'
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be sure of getting his meals regularly
and thus appeaslng the clamorous
batrachian which crawled around and
made him victim of violent nausea
If he did not eat regularly. He mar.
ried woman who answered the ad
vertisement, but she eloped with a
travelling man and he never tried to
get her back.
He has since married again and Is
living happily--as happily as a man
with living frog in his interior could
be expected to live.
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~ underllp was caught fiercely
seen the white teeth, as she saw
Eue reach out one hand to clasp
Ad his companion, while with the
Eshe cleared bush from the path.
El they moved on, and were shut
~ sight by the trees.
Aha! | thought SOL" the Spanish
sad to herself, the last word end
faa sigh, as she turned away and
Al pacing the floor.
nate him. and | ought to hate her.
~ nerY No, ! cannot do that, my
~I Rose. You are not responsible
aVing the same fever that once
sesSed me, And who could help
Ins You? AS for him, he long ago
4 ne to understand plainly that |
Wy claim nothing more than friend
from him"
" laughed bitterly as that last
% the Barra de Hero rose be-
aer, bringing with 1t an increase
"or TO her cheeks at thought OF
past lack of maidenliness.
.aAwhile Rose de Cazeneau stood
Lantte beside what seemed
ne wooden cross marking ito
grave. 1t was a long. narrow
NV already rich with brilliant
~siowths; and the forest shut 1t
nom sight of the cabins.
sSlng silently the motion of his
she seated herself upon a fall
we where the moss, thick as
made a covering soft as velvet
y .nen sat down upon the ground
ner-with his back against the
head.
~, little Rose, is Pierre's grave
IN Latitte, known to the world as
aOher; and never was a brother
uue OF heart or lovable than he
n ~ not a drop OF kindred Dloou
y our veins"
y listening girls amazement was
~. ~ not only in her face. but IN
we as she exclaimed, What!
Lahtte not your brother. Cap
nor any bloc7 'aiSsion what
Out OF this I ell you pres
> what wis % cay ow is
u. talked to me or .0g. little
D. is' before he died; your mans
ast that came from his lips.
n che said In surprise.
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The Huge oevllti.h Pulled the Boat.

and his boat moving slowly out to sea.
AS we watched the speed OF the boat
seemed to increase and We started the
launches, three of them, in pursuit OF
the rowboat, which continued to move
rapidly. We put ON all the power OF
which the launches we're capable, but
could not gain on the boat.
I'VE pursued the rowboat for pos
sibly half an hour. barely holding our
bwn during the entire chase. All OF
q sudden a cry came from the rear
launch, and, turning, we saw sight
the like of which never greeted my
eyes before. A huge devilfish swan
slowly to the surface; his long arms
and huge body seemed to cover
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-06-14

the impossible attempt TO rescue be-
longings, Example is contagious, and
it was necessary to keep fre-mad folk
out Of the area of destruction, It was
not proper or possible to leave it
to their option whether or not to put
their lives in jeopardy. The cashier
of bank attempted to enter the tot
tering, smouldering ruins of his instl-
tuition to secure some papers. The
sentinel halted him and forbade him
to pass. He refused to obey, ran by
the sentry, and was shot. It seems
cruel, but such incidents restrained
others-perhaps maryland thereby
prevented loss of life. Hence 1t was
humanity. In a short time the panic
stricken learned that martial law was
infiexible, but kind; that the hand OF
federal authority was stretched out to
soothe and relieve, not to smite; that
above all one must halt when the man
with the rife on his shoulder said
'sEalt!D
Within few minutes Of the time
that the troop of cavalry deployed in
front of the Palace hotel several COM
panies of regular infantry, armed with
axes, for service as pioneers, arrived
in the business district The presence
Of these grim, inflexible regulars was
to the affrighted populace like a cool
hand upon the brow of fever patient.
1t helped calm the panic of the peo-
pie to see the soldiers facing the fire
as If it were human foe, directing the
mOvementsof the refugees and bringing
order out of chaos. What does not
San Francisco and the United States
owe to the army for it's work during
the fire? Had there been no trained
body Of fighting men, disciplined to
obey orders implicitly, yet discrim-
lnatingly and with commonsense, to put
duty before everything, even before
life itself, there would have been a