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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09
Curvs weass's Weaknesses.

We t,iei t. thss boon 10 weas, scfy6ds
suIcrinl women known ~ u. piurce's
Favoritc Prescription.
Dr. John Fyfc one % the Editorial STAFF
OF rHr ECLEcrIc MEDICAL REVIEW SAYS
OF Unicorn root (HclOnidS Dioioal which
is one 90 the chief ingredients Of the Fa-
Norite Prescription ~.
a rcnedy which invariably acts as utter
iuc tnV iEorator makes for normal A.
tiNitN ~ the entire reproductive system
Tie continues IN hClOniaS We have a ni,.iica-
PURPOSES than any other drug .ifh ,rlich ,,,a
rolEttnftG In the treatment Of diseases Ds,-
cuiar 70 wencn Il i seldom that a case Is
Tor THIS rcucdiai agent nr. fyfc further
S2S>; Ihe following are among the leading
Indications FOR hclouiaS Unicorn roOO. Pain
or aching in the back. with sleucorrh0a /;
atomic weak condition. Of the reproductive
9rs .s,s.. 81 Aomsn, uentA depression and ir.:
the rcpn,d4c Give Qrrans OF women. constant
sensation hea, IN the region OF the kids
caed CON- ition o. the rsprodsSSive system.
.S,1',ss'n,99YssYZl)S5t rsssed OF sosen, monthly
and kfscmic (thin 0ioodl habit: dragginx
seHstSions IN the extreme lower part OF the
IL more or les of the above symptoms
at9 nIeSent, no lnNllIl NoUlAp can 10
betIer than take Dr. Pierce,s -Eayorile
i-r-SCfINlInMa one OF rfs reading ingredI-
NANNN "a ~ AtNAA - = uANNTu IOOt, OF HelOnlAS.
ana the medical properties OF which IL
most faithfully represents
OF Golden seal root. another prominent
ingrcdlcnt Of TF0vorite Prescription. =
Prot, Finley Ellingwood. NJ. D.. OF BEN
nett Medical College. Chicago. SAYS.
lt Is IN important remedy in disorders OF
the womb In all catarrhal conditions
and ecncral enlightenment. "a l. useful
frot. John VI. Scudder. NJ. D.. late %
Cincinnati. says 90 Golden Seal root:
In relation 10 its general effects on tbs,
system rtfr q fn madeleine Ca about trhtch
ttcrr T. such gtscrri ununfrRffy 81 apfninu IL
= unir, r,dilu regarded a. the tonic useful In
all tvhilltafsd states
Prof X; Bartholow, VI. D.. OF jefferson
Mcllcal college. says of Golden Seal
Valuable I'm uterine hcuorrhage. menor-
rhaeia iuccdingl and cougc>tlvc dysmcnor-
rhQ'a painful rncuStruationl
DR.. Picrcc'S FaVOrite Prescription faith
fully represents all the above named in
gradients and cures the diseases for which
they Jrc recommended.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09

liver a lecture 10 the students OF the
Iowa Wesleyan University. En- route
DR. Watson became IN. and was com
PEELED 10 cancel the date for the lee
ture. The illness which was declared
to be tonsilitis. progressed favorably
Last Monday and Tuesday the patient
was able to be up and around and
transacted some business. Wednes-
day an abscess formed on the iiAt
ear The system absorbed pus. and in
"a hours developed serious symptoms
The physicians regarded the case as
critical. but hoped 10 stem the tide OF
the disease. Blood poisoning set in
and on Saturday other Assesses start
cd TO form on the left ear and throat.
The patients condition was aggravat-
ed by a bad attack OF rheumatism
Or. Watson's end was sudden and I'M
expected. and was FASTENED by a We <
heart. His wife. who was his consta- Z
companion in his last illness. left The
room. She was gone about Is min
utes. and returning. found her husband
hfeless
Rev. DR.. John Watson uan MacI.l-
REM was born at Morningtrec. Sussc..
England. November ;. 1850. He wss
the eldest son of the late John Wa
son. an employe of the British civ .
service. DR.. Watson received his can.
cation at Edinburgh University an :
IN Germany. and was ordained a mi e
lister in 1875. lie was appointed D..
man Beecher lecturer at Yale Uri.c -.
sity in 1896 AID was made min!st r
OF Seton Park Presbyterian churc,.
Liverpool. in 1850. retaining that pls.-
ton until 1905. Among the puhl.ra.
uons OF Ian MacIaren" were Be. ic
the Bonnie Briar Bush. THE Days of
Aud Lang Syne." a Doctor o. r.s
Old School" etc. and among tl.
works signed John Watson were "Tho
Mind OF the Master" THE Cure of
Souls" THE Poucr's Wheel" ~C0w.
panions OF the Sorrowfu Way .Th.
Life OF the Master" Doctrines Df
Grace" "The Homely Virtues and
The Inspiration oi Faith"
Dr. Watson arrived 10 New York
from England on February . last. anu
tho following day occupied the pulpit
OF the Firth Avenue Baptist church
where he was warmly greeted. aud
expressed his qualification for what
he termed AN extraordinary tribute
To visiting clergyman" After leav-
ing New York DR. Watson went TO
Ottumwa. Ia. and on April % il was
announced from there that he had been
taken seriously IN with tonsilius. tina,
he had been removed to a hospital.
and that all his engagements had been
cancelled. 4 sudden change for the
worse took place May g.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09

In the first months OF the Russia-Japau
war We had a striking example of the
uecessity for preparation and the early
advantage 90 those who. So To speak.
have shiugled their roofs I'm dry
weather The virtue of preparation
mas made history and given 20 Us our
greatest men. The Individuals We'll a.
the nation should be- prepared for any
emergency. Areyou prepared 70 SUCCESS
ally combat the first cold YOU take? A
cold can be cured much more quickly
when treated a. soon as il has been con-
tracted and beion il has become settled
IN the system. Chamberlain Cough
hemedy Is famous for it, cures OF culd-
and II should be kept AT hand ready ior
instant use. For sale by M. NJ Lewis
Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09
Southern Railway

\. B.-Following schedule figures published a.
Information, and are not guaranteed.
Schedule effective MAY 9TH 1907
Trains leave Washington from Pennsylvania
station
100 a. m. Daily-LOcai for Warrenton Dan
Sos a. m. Daiiy-Local for Harrisonburur Va
300 a. NJ. Daily-United states Fast Mail
flrst-elass coaches and drawing-room. sleeper to
New Orleans. Dining service.
llO0 a. m. dsiiy-W ash!ngton and Florida
Limited. Through coaches and sleeper to Co
sanbla Savannah and Jacksonville. Dining
4,ol p. m. Week Days-Locai for Harrisonburr
and way stations on Manassas Branch.
ass p N. DAILY, al tor Warrenton and
Charlottesville.
6.i5 2. IN. Daily-New Yort e~s A..Lt,. r.
press-Fi-r. class co-.n 10 Atlanta sIs,e,,sr Z,
columbus. Ga. Mondays. Wednesdays FriGays,
sunset Route Tourist sleeper. Washington 10
san Francisco.
$50 p. m. Daily-New York and Florida Ex-
press firSt class coach and sleeper To Column
bia and Augusta. Dining car la carte.
lOl5 P M Daily-New York and Memphis
Limited (via Lynchburgl--First class coach and
sleeping car 20 Roanoke Knoxville, Chatta-
nooga. birmingham and Memphis. sleeper to
New Orleans. Dining-car service
li.Oo p. m Daily-New York aud New Orleans
lsimited-An Pullman trains. club and observa-
ton carr % New Orleans; sleeper - Ashvllle
service.
Trains leave Richmond for the south as fol-
lows; Daily. a. N. Ills a. m, Ii.a0 r. IN. week
days p. NJ. makes connections at Danvile for
all points South Pullman sleeper. Trains
arrive Richmond $50 a. m. ~ p. m. and SIS
y. IN. daily, $40 a. m. week DAYS.
Through trains from the south arrive Wash
ington s.J5 a. m, As a. m 9.05 a. m. daily: , 20
?. m, S4S p. m. ll.@o p. m and II. 4Op. m daily
Harrisonburg l2.2S p. IN. week days and . 70 d
m. daily From Charlottesville, SIG a. m aud
S.Ss y.
Tickets, sleeping-car reservations. aud detailed
Information can be had at ticket once. 70s 18TH
st, 5ll Pa ave and Pennsylvania station
Baggage checked through from hotels and resi-
dencee.
Phone $3.50 for p. r. r. Cab service.
&. VI. ACkERr, V. 4. and Gen Man
y II. HARDWICk. Pass Trafnc Mgr.
W. n. TAYLOR. Gen. Pass. Agent
l.. 5. BROWN. General Agent.
Washington, u. G.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09
Not PeddIerS, But Here to Stay

and we are prepared To protect your
homes, barns and the lives of your fam
lies from any damage by lightning We
handle only the best goods and guaran-
tee all work and give a policy of $500
on each building against any damage by
lightning. Our experience for nine years
over the same counties has proven that
we give absolute protection. All Orders
given our statesmen viii receive prompt
attention and erected by skilled work
men.
Virginia Lightning Conductor Co.
Office and wareroom 913 r. street
Jacobs Yard. fredericksburg. Va. W
Il. Smitten Mgr, J. W. Jones. Asst. Mgr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09

Cali at our store, please. for a FREE.
sample of DR.. Shops Health Coff-e " II
real coffee disturbs your Stomach, your
Heart, or Kidneys then try this Clever
Coiiee imitation. While DIR. Shoop has
very closely matched Old Java and
Mocha Coffee in flavor and taste. yet he
has not even a single grain Of real Coffee
IN IT, Dr.Shoop's Health Coffee Imitation
is made from pure toasted grains or
cereals, with Malt. Nuts, etc You will
surely like Health Coffee. Sold by w. l..
Brannan
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09
Heart Strength

Hear Strength. or Heart weakns-Ss mean. Nervs
ftrNnxth. or Nerve " Misunderstanding uorc. pSss-
itiNey not one weak heart IN hliadred "a IN IL
hidden tiny little that roally i al Al fauil
This obscure nerve-the Cardiac or Heart News
simply neSdS. and must have. moro power mon.
stabihty. mOro controlling. uore gOverning
strength. Without that n. Heart must continns
- fall and the stomach and kitneys Also nav.
these same controlling nerves
This clearly explains Why. AZ n nsSiicine. Dr.
shoop Restorative has In the paSt done 50 much
Tor weak and Ailng Hearts DR. ShCOp flrst So,ig 81
the sause OF all this painful. palpitating surOcAt-
ing heart diStrcSS- Or. Shops kestorativ,--thia
popular prcScri ption-is alone dir,cts-i u thsea
WAX and wasting nerve ccnters. 10 buildsi
iLstnengthcnS. II OdcrS rcal genuine heart helm
II you would have strong Hearts. strong a..
gestion. Strengthen these nerves ru-s,sta blish
them As Dessit.l With
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09
IAN MACLARtN DEAD
Famous Scotch Author Sue
cumbs TO Blood POISONING.
MAS ON A LECTURE TOUR

Rev. Or. John Watson Was Stricken
With Tonsilitis at Mount Pleasant,
Ia. Which Caused Blood Poison
ing.
burlington. la. May The Rev.
DR. John Watson Oan Maclaren). the
DISTINGUISHED author of Scotch stories.
died AT Mount Pleasant. la. OF blood
poisoning. following tonsilitis. He WIS
taken i'll at Mount Pleasant April 25.
Or. Watson came to Mount Pleasant
on April 2S from Minneapolis to de-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09

Free Samples of "Pneventics" and a
b poklet on Colds will be gladly mailed
YOU, ON request, 10y Dr. Shoop. Racine
Wis simply To prove merit PIeventics
are little Candy Cold Cure tablets. y,
Qu'nlne, no Laxative. nothing harmful
whatever. Preventics prevent coIus-A.
the name implies-when taken early. OF
at the 'Sneeze Stage. For IA seated colo
or LaGrippe, break it up safely ano
quickly with Preventics Sold by Cool.
rick's Modern Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09

Wash your hands with warm water. DR.,
with towel and apply Chamberlain.
Salve Just before going to bed. and L
speedy cure is certain. This salve is ais,
Invaluable Tor sore nipples. itching pile,
and skin diseases. For sale by NJ. NJ
lewis drug store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09

Piles get quick and certain relief from
DR.. Shops Magic Ointment. Please note
1t IL made alone for Piles. and its action
Is positive and certain. Itching, painful.
protruding or blind piles disappear like
magic by it's Use. Large nickel-capped
glass jars 80 cents.
Sold by Goolrick's Modern Pharmacy
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09
Group.

a reliable medicine and one that -houlr
always be kept in the home for immedi
ate use II chamberlain Cough Remedi
IL VIII prevent the attack If given a.
soon a. the child becomes hoarse. or ever
after the croupy cough appears For
sale by II. NJ. Lewis Drug store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09

The home of Robert Woodson. a hard
working and respected negro. ten miles
from Richmond, was blown 10 atoms lat.
Saturday night by an explosion of dyna.
mite. Woodson's family escaped. Thu
house with its furniture was demolished
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09

Cut this out and take il to NJ. NJ
Lewis Drug Store and get free sample
OF Chamberlain's stomach and Liver
Tablets. For billousness and constipa
tion they are unequaled. They improve
the appetite, strengthen the digestion
and regulate the liver and bowels.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09
w. 8. EMBREY

ISuccessort 70 Embrey 3 Bergman !
Dealer In Railroad Cross Ties, Cedar
Posts, Spokes and Hoops. Keeps
constantly on hand = large supply OF
Baied Hay and Mil Feed. Once near
Railroad Depot Fredericksburg, Va.
Also Agent for Page Wire Fence Co
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09

You may have noticed that foolish peo.
pie are always happy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09

The average sympathizer expects 4,
man who hasn't money enough 70 ge-
square meals 10 be thankful he has ,
good appetite
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09
chanped Hands

ANY man who doesn't want what he
hash got has al!-he wants.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09

Bills are very useful thing to measure
by them how small your salary il.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09

Never Judge the dimensions of a WON.
ans brain by the size of h-r hat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09
WRITNER { SACREY
0ndsrtakers and Rmbalmers

No 719 Main St., Freder.
cksburg, Va Phone 98.
Across from Exchange Hotel
and next to Western Unio1
'diee Telegraph and telephone
orders receive prompt atten
ION open day and night
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09

CARRY THE LARGEST AND MOST COM
PLETE STOCK OF
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09

y Goolrick's Modern Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-09
w. D. Scout, Agent, Frederickshnrer Va

WILLARD THOMSON, Gen. Man.
Baltimore. Md. March q. 1907.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-05-03
Sore Nipples,

Any mother who has had experience
with this distressing ailment will be
pleased to know that cure may be eff
fected by applying Chamberlain's Salve
as soon as the child is done nursing.
Wipe it off with soft cloth before al
lowing the babe to nurse. Many train
ed nurses use the salve with best re-
suits. For sale by Milz Drug Co. F
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-05-03
Weather Report

For April 1907, by Arthur Belts, U. S.
Weather Reporter, Ridgeway, Iowa.
Mean max 5l.3deg., mean min 29.2 deg.
mean temperature 4o.2. deg.
Max therm. 22nd, 72 deg.
Min. therm. 14th, 18th, 20 deg.
Total precipitation, 1:0l in.
Snowfall, not any; sleet fall, 0:40 in. !;
dewfall, .01 in.; rain on dates; pre-
vailing wind south; clear days 13, fair
8, cloudy9.
Cold backward April, coolest on rec
ord. Only g. deg. warmer than March;
vegetation almost at standstill; No
thunder storms in April.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-05-03

Commencing next Sunday, the
Chicago Sunday Tribune will be
furnished on Sunday. If you want one,
leave your order with US Friday even
ing. MRS. MINNIE HARRIS.
WAIT FOR ME-Keep your old rags,
rubbers, iron and all junk for me, un-
til l call and see you. I will always
deal fairly and pay what is right
64tf NELs OFsTEDAHL.
HORSE WANTED. Sound and reason
ably free from blemishes, gentle and
fair driver. Age and size are second
ary considerations. Address, stating
your lowest price, Box 33, Cresco, la.
Mrs. John Owens left Monday for
Cresco to attend the funeral of her
husbands brother, Hugh Owens Mr..
Owens was unable to go, as he was
suffering with rheumatism. West
Union Argo.
For SALE. "a acre farm in Orleans
twp, known as the Robinson farm.
Fair buildings and improvements. For
price, enquire at this office or of N. Da-
mon, Cresco, Iowa; also some farm ma
chinery for sale. 64tf
A. D. Patterson has the agency for
the best line of Pianos and Organs on
the market. If you are thinking of
buying, it will pay you to call and see
him. Also. if your piano needs tuning,
call up sc N. l. Phone.
Andrew Smith is again placing the
Dodd & Struthers lightning rods. Don
wait until your building is struck, but
leave your orderwith Smith at once and
your building will be made safe from
| lightning A. Smith, Cresco, Iowa.
It's too bad to see people who go from
day to day suffering from physical weak
ness when HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea would make them we'll. The great
est tonic known. 35 cents. Tea or
Tablets. VIM. Connolly.
Artists have no trouble in securing
models. The famous beauties have dis
carded corsets and have become models
in face and form since taking HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. 35 cents, Tea or
| Tablets. VIM. Connolly.
Miss Kate Tierney and VIM. B. Gull
went to Cresco, yesterday to attend the
Hugh Owens funeral. :. Miss Lena
Klemish returned to her home in Pro-
twin Sunday, after spending several
days at the James Houdek home. New
Hampton Tribune.
E. R. Thompson, the abstract and
real estate man of Cresco, sold $33,
10000 worth of real estate in April last
some of it in Cresco and within three
miles from Cresco. If you have lands
or town property for sale, it will pay
you to list it with him.
Miss Louisa Moldenhauer Of Cresco
visited from Saturday until Monday
with her sister, Mrs. S. L. Hitch, south
of town. She went to Lawler Monday
to visit her sister, Mrs. Henry Tank,
and then will go to West Union to work.
New Hampton Gazette.
The West Union Argo says that
Walter Becker, who was indicted for
forging o. G. Watros' name to draft
on the Bank of Cresco, plead'guilty to
the charge at the term of court now in
session at West Union and was given
a sentence of six months in the Ana
mosa penitenitary.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-05-03
Lime.

Some kinds of lime slack too quick.
There is more Maquoketa lime sold in
Iowa than all other kinds put together.
Get the best at the brickyard.
G. A. MARSHALL.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-05-03

SHEEP SHEAR1NG-A those that have
Sheep, call on L. E. STRAwN, N. L.
Phone.
Try our Stock Food. Your money
back if you are not satisfied.
EDWARD T. LoMAS.
TAKEN UP.-At my place, on R. F..
D. No. z, one BULL Parties owning said
bull are requested to come and pay for
damages and remove the same.
68 JOHN LUNDAK.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-05-03
IIarried.

REEVES -OLMsTEAp- BY R. F. Gibson,
j. P, Saturday, April 20, 1907,
George Reeves and Mrs. Mary Olm-
stead, both of Cresco, Iowa. De-
corah Republican.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-05-03
For Sale.

My house and furniture. This prop
erty is well improved and fine location.
Will give possession at once. Call and
get a bargain. RoBT. PHELAN.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-05-03

Minstrel show Saturday evening.
DR.. Hunt, OsTEoPATH; Office in
Luers' building.
c. D. Nichols made business trip to
Chester on Wednesday.
Roe Brown made a business trip to
Lime Springs yesterday.
N. A. Blackburn, Lawyer; Office
opposite the National Bank.
A few settings of White Wyandotte
eggs for sale. ]. H. CULBERT.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-05-03
For Rent.

Two story Brick house, Srooms.
68tf N. B. WHEELER.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-05-03

Mrs. Walter Eddy went to Chester
to-day for visit with relatives.
DR.. j. ]. Ahern; office at residence
two blocks north of M. E. church.
We guarantee satisfaction if you use
our Stock Food. EDWARD T. LoMAs.
DR.. W. T. DAILY, physician and
surgeon; Office over Lomas' Drug Store.
Make more money on your stock by
using our Stock Food. It's guaranteed.
EDWARD T. LoMAS.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-05-03
For Sale.

Jersey milch COW; price $500.
VIM. HUDSON, Cresco, Ia.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-05-03

The West Union Argo says that
Walter Becker, who was indicted for
forging o. G. Watros' name to a draft
on the Bank of Cresco, plead'guilty to
the charge at the term of court now in
session at West Union and was given
a sentence of six months in the Ana
mosa penitenitary.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-05-03

Miss Louisa Molden hauer Of Cresco
visited from Saturday until Monday
with her sister, Mrs. S. L. Hitch, south
of town. She went to Lawler Monday
to visit her sister, Mrs. Henry Tank,
and then will go to West Union to work.
New Hampton Gazette.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05

ton on the same train with them"
Two days later the Lieutenant re-
turned to his post--whcrc he knew
ne no longer had a friend.
Captain Kelley had gone to Wash
ington to testify about the Browns
vile raid He made no complaint
against Lieutenant Richardson; but
the matter had been brought by 9th
crs to the attention of the War De-
partmcnt, and Lieutenant Richard
son shortly received a hint that il
would be best for him to leave the
service. Accordingly he placed his
Teslgn'tion in the hands Of Colonel
Brown, his superior officer, who for
Wardod it to Washington, where il
went straight to President Roosc-
Vets hands, who promptly accepted
On the day after he knew that he
was out Of the army and forever dis
graccd Lieutenant Richardson's BODY
was found in a hotel in Fort Sam
Houston. He had taken his own life
with large doses Of both prussic acid
and morphine. He left a note which
read:
ITO whom it may concern: This
act has been inevitable sincclast No
vcmbcr."
What did he mean? Solely this
easily discoverablc with the man
dead; Lieutenant Richardson, follow
ing his illness last Fall, he had be-
come a confirmed victim Of the 0
phinc habit. He had tried repeated
~ to shake off the bonds of the drug
and had failed. Knowing that he was
doomed, he would not make miscr-
able the life of another. he could not
bring himself to the point of confess.
ing to his aflianccd bride, but he could
fail to appear at the wedding.
Richardson came very near being
a nero. sad n Of the officers who
had held him most in contempt.
IN the light Of revelations made
after his death one can imagine
Lieutenant Richardson standing be-
ore a mlrror---likc de Maupassant's
CoWard'---choosing between the
poison draught in one hand and the
wedding ring in the other.
Dld Lieutenant Richardson prove
himself a coward, as de Maupassant's
sorry hero did? Was it cowardicc to
refuse to live d~isgraccd? Having VOL
unfairly ~disgraced himself in order
not to involve anothcr's happiness.
would he not have been drawer to
ave lived on in disgrace to fight and
Vanquish his secret enemy?
But. outside of Religions promis-
es, is there any sufficient reward for
such a struggle?