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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29
COMING MARRIAGES

Cards are out for she marriag' of Miss
Esther May Rust. daughter OF apt amt
Mrs. John L. Rust. to Mr. thas. jaime
GHEs- June T. at ST. rauIs Churrh
Iaymarkct.
on june 9Th Miss Mary Geucvievo
PAYNE. daughter of Mrs and Mrs.
Charles b. Payne. of CuIpeper viii ho
married. at the home of her parents. Co.
Dr. II. Tucker Chrii. of tuIpeper.
Invitations have been issued by MIR.
aud Mrs.. r. Tho~ Cauthorn. oi Iappa-
hammock. to the marriage ON June u. al
TappaAaunocs. of their daughter. Ml--
Frances Page Cauthom. e. Henry j.
/ l;urgWya.
Miss Harriott lee Talnierro. daughter
of Thomas Seldom Taiaierro, OF Giou-
cester County. Will be- married in AleN
andria June rs to Mr. Montague. %
journalist. of Richmond. Miss Ialia.erro
has recently had charge oi The Art Club
ia Richmond
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29

Perrheron Stock Co.. formed at Bow
ing Green. Caroliuccouuty. Va, the . ,th
day OF April. 1906, is "a step toward nm
proving the horses OF Caroline county
The company j. made up OF rs OF th'
leading business men Of county. and has
purchased OF II. +. Reynolds \ Co., OF
huntington. Pa. ahandsome black stall
lion. 3 years old aud weighing loo
uound-. for the sum of three thousand
dollars. $1,000. The Perchcron horsr De-
Nh, leading draft horse of the world, AND
bv having the opportunity now to breed
40 the best horse in existence. We hop
ali that are interested in breeding mare
viii call and see Black Duke, see his stl l.
and action: for style and action he Is un.
surpassed in his class For further par
ticnlars. pedigree, etc, address ). i
Blanton. Secretary, McDuli, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29
LOCAL MARKETS

Corrected ty Simon Hush s H1o
Whcat. e0to 900. corn. 56 to5~ metl
81 soto 81 3j. oat-. 81 70 -; tcn-. 3 io
IN. ducks. II TO f.. dressed chicN,'a
o to 10; turkeys, live. II TO L; un
lfawn. - 10 rs, drawn. l6 90 r. live
caicAea.. u 10; hens. . to 10.
DUCKS sto 10. srrinS chickens, l6 to
is per pound; egg, lG to IT,; nri,
10 70 il; butter, 10 to -; hams. "a
% j.: .,gcel rotatoes.s0c 20 100; iriah
potatoes. zoe t. soc; apples, per
bushel, 81 TO 125; bee. 3 70 s,'
pork, g 10 :. veal, = to ?, lambs
b. 30 20 $50. hides, green. g Co 3,
Try 10 % l., salted. No. /, 8 10 iu.
calf skins mol. $l10 per skin; baled
hay. 80 TO Sl3 per ton; leaf suluac'
b. to 20 per lc0 Early Rose seed 10
tatoes. 81 to 1925.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29
Fredericksburg, Va.

Dear Sir: Deyoe is worth 81 or s. a
gallon. put-on; how much is another
paint worth?
DEFENDS on how many gallons you've
got to put-on, to be equal to one OF De
voc.
MIL Hall, Sheffield, Pa. painted two
houses one coat, five years ago, lead-and-
oil. took 40 gallons.
Last summer bought 40 gallons DeyOe
for same houses; had 10 gallons left.
Mr. n Avery, Delhi, n \, owns two
houses exactly alike; painted one with
Devoe: took 6 gallons The other with
some other; took u gallons.
What'd you give for those off paints?
Bear in mind, you've got to pay for the
painting. Yours truly
IA K W DEvoE x Co
New York
2. Sd Willard Adams sells our paint.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29
THE IMMIGRATION QUESTION

THE IMMIGRATION Ql ESTlON
The Washington Post, which keeps
in touch with conditions in the
South and which sees the. situation
in evena clearer lightthau anyoi our
Southern contemporaries, has the
following to say ON the proposition
to import foreigners into the South
to supply the labor demand.
Our warning against "a somewhat
headlong disposition at the South To
introduce into that section vast
swarm OF European immigrants has
proyokcd a great deal ol comment on
both sides oi the hne ~ regards tie
criticisms emauatiug from such news
napcrs as the Springfield Republican and
the New York Commercial, We shall NOT
greatly VeN ourselves They know
nothing about southern character OF
conditions. and care less about Southern
happiness and pr e-rerity 10 Was quite
to he expected that they would advocate
n transformation OF the vicious horde>'
if only to mitigate the Infusion M thtI
own afflicted territories. I'm the cas- al
OF our southern contemporaries. how
ever, We note a very a4lgrenl . 'r,.'. ..
~'u, i" in III The inst placc the situation is
entirely satisfactory 20 MS.
Meanwhile, The >oul" Is ,. VII; on' '.,
its nnbiic sentiment is still the uudiIu,so
Anglo-SaXon article its social l l.,., D.
1 rIn in "Iy i'm is ncrmittcd to earn H.
living on whatever terms and i'm what
ever a'o' , LYONS ''. a ''l mn ,gaacrr oi
tvrant. Personal liberty is without
restraint save thal oi order 'lW. . "no
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29
Terms of Sale.

For cash as to so much OF the pro
coeds as may be necessary TO defray the
expenses of executing this trust, INCLUDING
n trustee commission Of five percentum.
taxes and insurance due and to discharge
The principal and interest OF five notes
ior one thousand dollars each, dated
March 2Sth. 1905. The balance to be
made payable as the parties executing
the said deed OF trust may direct This
is a splendid opportunity TO purchase II
fine farm we'll stocked and with all neces-
sary farming implements.
Granville r. Swift,
ml0llm trustee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29

and we are prepared to protect your
homes. barns and the lives ~ your lam
lilies from any damage by lightning We
handle only he best goods and gllaran-
tce all work aud give a policy OF S'u''
ON each building against amy damage bt
lightning. Our experience for nine years
over the same counties has proven that
we give absolute protection. All orders
piyen our salesmen will receive prompt
attention and erected by skilled work
men.
Virginia Lightning conductor Go.
O0i.e aud warroom g13 f. street.
Jacobs Yard. Fredericksburg Va. ".
r.. Smitten. Mgr. j. W. Jones, Asst. Mgr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29
| CONGRESSMAN Jones
APPOINTMENTS

Some OF Hon. W. 4. Jones appoint
ments to speak are rs follows:
Al Saluda Tuesday in the interest OF
his candidacy for denomination. Wed
nesday night he win lecture ON the PM
ippinev in the Methodist church at br-
banna. On Friday night. June lst, ho
will deliver his Philippine lecture ~
Mathews c. II. for Confederate monu-
ment fund and the following afternoon
Mt , O'Clock will address the voters 81
Mathews.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29
TUBERCULOSIS DESTROYS HERD

The splendid herd of dairy cows be-
longing to Mr.. Thomas j. Chew, OF Thor
oughfare, has become Injected with
bovine tuberculosis. Fifteen OF them
have died and it has become necessary 10
Kin all in order to wipe out the fear OF in
lection and the barn and yards win be
SPRAYED with powerful disiniectants.-
Manassas Journal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29
SouTHALL AND LASSlTER
TO FIGHT IT OUT

COL ". II. Mann, Of Petersburg can
didate for Congress. has withdrawn from
the contest. This leaves the field to Con
oressman Il. q. S0uthall, OF Amelia coun-
ty. and Hon. Francis r. Lassiter, OF
Petersburg
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29
kb27l1yr
WANTED

A carpenter who is accustomed to
doing country work such as building
barns. chicken houses, etc. Wages y 90
per day and board. Also "a first class
mixer wanted on same farm. wages $50
Der month and board Address L. d.
Thompson, Box 2l5, Alexandria, Va.
fom.G
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29
Tuesday, June IL, 1905,

on the premises about two miles from
Nassanonax. in Spotsylvania county.
offer for sale the farm known as 81 La
Vista. formerly owned by }. McCalla
Bonlware. This is ore OF the most de-
sirable farms in Spot-ylyania county.
The dwelling is large and in splendid
condition. The barns and out-buldugs
are in good repair. The farm is well
watercd and contains $40 acres. more
or les. IA large part OF which is in
high state OF cultivation ~ the same
time and place, by virtue OF the proyis-
ions OF the said deed of trust, will offer
for sale to the highest bidder feed. saw
aud shingle mills farming tools, imple-
ments and equipment. buggies, wagons,
3 horses. , mules, - head OF cattle;
sheep. hogs, poultry and Other personal
propertv embraced in said deed OF trust
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29

ANYONE wishing to buy a small place
containing ~. acres OF land and a good
stand fora blacksmith shop. with good
dwelling and good Outbuldings, with "a
Grst-class blacksmith shop onit,appN to
p VI S;mnson Tatum. Va. 2lm3
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29

BY a vote of IA to 1O5 the House sent
the Railroad Rate bill to conference, re-
cording it's inconvenience IN all the
Senate amendments Hepburn. Sher-
man and Richardson were named ~ con
ierees.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29

Steady employment will he given 10
% machine men ton air-drllisl at -. 3D.
and 10 100 labOrcrs at SllO, under
ground, mt the Armnius Mines near
N;uaroI VIRGINIA ma lGm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29

A most exciting campaign is going
ON in Panama over an election that
takes place next month. The United
States Government is vitality inter
ested in preventing disorder and dis
turbances in that new country and
will have a force on hand sufficiently
strong to keep the peace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29

Sam Small has been again con
verted and promises that the bal
ance of his life shall be persuading
sinners to repent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29
ElRSrcLASS ROARD

For nice comfortable lodging and
meals come to 314 Commerce street.
Meals 25c.. lodging 2jc. Board 10y the
week or month. Mrs J. f. Monroe,
fredericksburg, Va.
lD-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29

Three lepers have been cured ami
discharged from the Leper Home in
Louisiana and Others are now under
what seems to be successful treat
ment. There is also Il report from
that quarter that cases are increas-
ing and larger provisions must be
made for them The government
may be asked to give its aid to pre-
vent the spread of the dread disease.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29

Commissioner Garfield is still after
the oil industry and is gaining more
facts for the president But the
question is, what will the President
do with them after they are gathered!
He may write another message and
raise sensation, but not much
good will be done unless the guilty
parties are punished. You can no
more frighten these fellows from do
ing a thing they have been doing for
years that filed their pockets with
money than You can frighten an old
soldier with paper balls.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29

So far a. there has been any tarr ir-
bate I'm the house this session lr ia- llli.
directly for encouraging tile Democrats
to 20 before the people in the n"Nt came
paign on the tariil revision l~~ur u1rr
the pricking- of rs uliams and other l''u-
ocratic leaders the stauipattrrs have
been trapped into admissions W..r"
show that their party is morevunrraalr
on the question than at any time since
Dingleyism was ioist,d on the country.
-News-leader
This newspaper suggested long
ago that tariff revision should be-
the slogan of the coming congres-
sional campaign 1t is today the
liyest and most popular issue before
the people of this country. regard
less OF party. The Republicans have
during this session Of Congress con-
clusively demonstrated that no re-
vision Gf existing rates can boz cN-
pected from them. and it is seli-eyi-
dent that Cannon Dalzell, Payne
and Aldrich and other staudpatters
are in absolute control of the party.
so far as that issue is concerned.
Nothing can be expected from these
men nor from the Republican party.
so long as they retain control which
will, from present prospects. be- IN
definitely, so that revision by the
party which passed the Dngley law
seems beyond the range OF probabiIi-
ties. \ Democratic victory this TALL.
while it would not enable the Demo
Gratis toefiect "A revision OF existing
rates. would be convincing proof TO
the Republicans that the people are
in deadly earnest in their demands
for revision and would cause both
parties to unite in relieving them Oh
the present burden. If the Demo
Gratis are wise they will keep tariff to
the front.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29
LETTER TO DR. Up STIFF

Civil War veterans are dying at the
rate OF 100 day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29
Mr.. MEARS SPEAKS

Mr.. Ohio f. Mears, candidate for the
nomination for Congress for the First
district addressed the voters OF Colonial
Beach Friday night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29

POSITION rs TEACHER WANTED
Graduate wishes a position - a mu' &c
teacher in seminary, college or school.
Address L. Z. NJ, Legato, Va. vt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29
JOHN c. MELVILLE, Manager.
p. HCRACKEN, BRO. 8 Co.,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
.GROCERs and LIQUOR EALEkN.
0rcr Ten Thousand Gallons PURE ~ p arg
f1'f'f'roN WHISTLES from the following VI j
49,. .ii.tfieri.- Grpft & co.. ci Ohio. Boo ne
LINT, biaiiiing co.. oi KelWciy. Monte lo
ni.fllcry. ~ Maryland and W. +. O'aJ. OF
PennsylF enia. - -. p.or
Ayrnt- Tor BcrRner = hngleH Lhktf h.er'
M, 80, orer ~tnple and Fancy Groceries,
Agricultural Implements. Seeds. dusno and
Cement
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29
A. B. Bolts q Co.
Fire, Life and Accident
Insurance Agents

Office 312 Commerce Street.
Represents sixteen flrst-class COM
NAMES. Rates low as the lowest, and
losses promptly adjusted and paid.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29
IF YOU WANT PURE GOODS.
SILAS SHELBURNE & SON.
SHELBURNE'S WAREHOUSE

For the sale of Loose Tobacco and
by sample over the hogshead; 18th
and Canal Streets, Richmond, va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29
DR.. II. M. ECkenrOde
DENTIST
Omce-Over. Goolrick's Drug Storo,
Main Street.
VIM. Livingston

Contractor and Builder Fredericks-
burg, Va. Fully equipped for all
kind of work in the building line.
Business oflce-Room Ia, Enterprise
building.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29
TRUSTEES SALE
OFNALUABLE SPOTSYLNANIA
Farm and Personal
Property.

As trustee in n certain deed of trust eX-
ceuted bv Theodore +. Bailey and Sarah
Catherine Baily. his wife, and y. Ions
Selke. Jr.. and Alberta Blanche Selke, ms
wife. ON April lst, 1908. and recorded III
the Clerk Office oi the Circuit Court oi
Spotsylyana county in deed book "a.
r." page gS. To secure the prompt pay
ment of certain notes mentioned therein,
payable To j. j. Drcher, or order. default
having been made in the payment OF
said notes, and being so requested by
the holder thereof will on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-29


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{ oi Stafford county May 9Th. 1906.
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-10-25
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased 10 learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been able 10
cure in all its stages and that is Catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure row known To tue medical fraternity,
Catarrh being constitutional disease re-
lutres constitutional treatment Hall's
Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting dir
ectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system, thereby destroying the touuda-
ton Of the disease, and giving the patlept
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The pro-
prietors have So much faith in its curative
powers, that they oler one hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails to cure Send Tor
list OF testimonials
Address, I, J, CHENEY * co, Toledo, Q.
Sold by Druggists i5c
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-10-25
Farm For Sale.

200 acres of choice prairie land, 4
miles west of Dodgeville, with first
class improvements, one of the very
best ana most desirable farms in Iowa
county. Ten room dwelling house,
two barns Sc 80 and IS 40, besides
other buildings, Large orchard of
good bearing apple, pear, plum and
cherry trees and grape vines. Fine
fish pond near house and running
water through three corners of the
farm. Telephone and rural free
delivery, and convenient to school,
church and Swiss Cheese factory.
Also 40 acres of cho ice timber land
2t miles north, will be sold with Oh e
farm or separately. For terms and
further particulars, apply on premises
or write, Supposed mining prospects
on the land. FREDERICK JEWELL,
lO-5w4 r. f. d. 4, Dodgeville, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-10-25
The Choicest Meats,
Danger From the PIague.

There's grave danger from the plague
Of Coughs and Colds that are so pre-
valent, unless you take DR.. Kings New Dis
GOV ry for Consumption, Coughs and Colds
Mrs. Geo, Walls, Of Forest city, Me-, writes:
It's Godsend TO people living in climates
where coughs and colds prevail | find IL
quickly ends hem. 1t prevents Pneumonia
cures LaGrlppe, gives wonderful relief In
Asthma and Hay Fever, and makes we X
lungs strong enough to ward OF Consumption
coughs and colds. 5oc and sl.OO. Guaranteed
by prIdeaux & Bliss drug store. Trial bottc
free
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-10-25

Probably no actor ever achieved "a
great local popularity rs was enjoyed
by William Warren in Boston.
One afternoon, some thirty years
ago, he was Strolling along fremont
street when he was eSpicd among the
crowd by young woman, who turned
TO a friend with whom she was walk
ing and said eNcitedly: There goes
William Warren"
The friend turned, saying: "WhereT'
4 figure in the crowd turned abrupt
Right here" much to the chagrin OF
both women boston Herald.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-10-25
upcIo s,u,'s nIr Soldier.

The distinction Of being the tallost
man in the United States army belongs
to Ernest u. Peck, first lieutonanC
IN the engineer corps, He IL feet
AZ inches In height
Lieutenant Peck Is native of Wis
consin, and wns graduated from the
Oshkosh high school lie entered tho
military academy ut West Point in
1907, and upon his graduation in 1901
was n star" thus emitting him to as
signmcnt TO the select army Of tho
service. the corps Of engineers.
Lieutenant Peck Is now on duty at
Yellowstone Park, Wyo, and has
supervised the building Of n military
road known az reclts pike He Ia
called pixies Peel, by his comrades in
the service.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-10-25
Wounds, Bruises and Burns.

BY applying an antiseptic dressing
to wounds, bruises, burns and like injuries
before Inflammation sets in they may be
healed without maturation and in about one
third the time required by the old treatment.
This is the great st discovery and triumph OF
modern surgery. Chamberlain's Pain Balm
acts on this same prin ipl, 1t is an antisep-
tic, aud when applied /, such injuries causes
them to heal very quicHly 1t also allays the
pain and soreness and prevents any danger
Of blood poisoning. Keep Il bottle Of Pain
Balm in your home, and it wi ! save you time
and money, not to mention the Inconvenience
and suffering such such injuries entail, For
sale by all druggists,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-10-25
Accidental Poisoning.

Sentinel-Leader: The II months
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. jeff
Wedge Of Warren was poisoned on
Monday morning by swallowing a
small quantity of arsenic which had
been procured for the purpose of de-
stroying rats. Mrs. Wedge had
placed some bread containing the drug
in the pantry and in sweeping another
member of the family had gathered it
up and thrown it into the coal bucket.
1t is supposed that the child picked it
from the latter place, as she was
found with a piece of the bread in her
hand. The little girl has about re-
covered from the effects of the poison
ing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-10-25
4 Young Mother at 20.

''My mother has suddenly been made
young ut o. Twenty years OF intense suffer
ing from dyspepsia had entirely disabled her
until six months ago, when she began taking
Electric Bitters, which have completely
cured her and restored the strength and
activity she had in the prime of life, writes
Mrs. w. l.. fitzpatrick, OF Danforth, Me.
Greatest restorative medicine on the globe
Sets Stomach, Liver and Kidneys right, puri-
fes the blood. and cures Malaria, Biliousness
and Weakness. Wonde rful Nerve Tonic.
Price soc Guaranteed by Prideaux & Bliss
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-10-25
Residents in Former Years.

Cor Chronicle: Avoca has had an
unusual number of of old residents of
former years cali ng on her citizens
among whom were N. G. McCallister,
Lou McCallister and Wilton Mccall
lister, all of Madison, s. D., and Glib.
DziewanowsISi and wife, of Woon-
socket, S. D., the latter having been
called to Wisconsin by the dea5h and
funeral of Mrs. Bruce Mcintyre, of
Muscoda, who was buried on the 9th
inst.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-10-25
A IBeveridpe Yarn.

Ola political transaction hat had
suspicious look, Senator Beveridgc
said one day:
Though in the thing there is
nothing on which we can lay our hand,
1t certainly appears ishy. It reminds
me Of Washington waiter
"a gentleman after eating a good
dinner. said TO the waiter.
a" ] am sorry / can't give you q tip,
but ] find ] have only just money
enough 10 pay your bill
"The waiter quickly seized the bin.
" Just let me add # up again sir
he muttered. Washington Star
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-10-25
She Never Criticised.

"If there is anything | dctest, dear
1t is criticising what another person
wears"
Yes, Edna"
"Now take Clara, for instance. She
is always ridiculng some ones taste"
"RcalIy?'
Eyes, and just look At her hat, why,
It sets like crows nest"
"You think SOP
Eyes, and that waist. Did you ever
see anything so mdicrous? And TINT
skirt. 1t looks like a Autograph for II
museum And those heels, They are
impossible. 70 think she CrItcIses
what people wear. That IS something
| never do; no, ncycr"-Chicago Daily
News.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-10-25

Columbus had been making great
bore Of himself for a number Of years,
When showing up at certain court
with his maps and things, for about
the forty seventh time, he was told to
90 TO thunder. in Portuguese, the then
language Of diplomacy.
For reply, the resourceful navigator
merely displayed the button in the
lapel Of his coat. which bore these
words.
"SCc America first"
This fash Of wit so wrought upon
the queen that she resolved then and
there to devote her weeks winnings
Mt bridge, or so much thereof ms might
be necessary, 10 the fitting out Of an
expedition to discover the new world.
Puck.