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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
Taxpayers of Spotsyl-
vania Co., Take Notice.

~ you wish to vote at the coming cleo.
tion in November. you must paw yoar
poll tax six months prior u said eli on.
In person, and wishing you to have am.
pie opportunity to do so. the treasurer
or his deputies will he 1T the followina
named places on the dates mentioned be-
low:
COurtlend District-Spotsy! vania C.. II
May /; Leavelfs, April Is; Massaponax'
April 20; Summit, April 30; Fred-rlcks-
burg N. q. Willis StOre), April - AZ d
May 2.
chancellor District-Parker's Store.
April 20; Brock r lad. April 30; f.. G.
Haislops Store, May /; Fredericksburg
IN. u. Willis Store, April % and Nav 2.
Berkley District-M. l.. Young's Store.
April 20; Jno. J. Perry's Store, April "a;
lewiston q. Z. Holidays Store). Nav
/; Partlow's billiards. Store). May ,.
Livingston District-W. r. Tallsy's
Shop, April 21; b. c. Dickinsone Store.
April %; Jno. g. Grady's Store, April %:
Ellis loung's Store, April "a; HOLIDAYS
Mill, April 20; Joe Stubbs' Store, April
u; r. Fl. Brumley's Store. April 2s;
Brockenburg, April 20; NJ. II. Dictinson's
Store, April 30; SpOtsylvsnia {. II. MAY
/.
hope all those who have not already
done so, will meet US at one OF the above
named places and place themselves in a
position to vote, and also to pay their
1907 taxes.
Respectfully,
W. q. billiard, Treasurer.
7. l.. Chewning,
Ira p. Turnley,
j. I. Todd,
F. l.. Frazer,
app Mt Deputy Treasurers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
CIVIL WAR ROMANCE
An interesting Marriage In Clarke County

A romance Of the Civil war was
brought 10 "a climax by the marriage of
Mrs. Margaret Moreland, OF clarke
county, 10 John J. Hicks, OF Blair
county, Pa, by Rev Julian Broaddus. at
the Baptist parsonage at berryville.
During the war Mr.. Hicks served with
Pennsy lvania regiment in the Valley
and met Miss Margaret Haley. The ac-
quaintance ripened into love. and thew
became engaged After Mr.. Hicks regi-
ment was ordered away the couple cor
responded, but Miss Haley's father, who
objected to the match, finally inter
cepted the letters from Mr.. Hicks. and
she. believing him iaithless, wrote and
broke the engagement. She afterwards
married Mr.. Moreland while Mr. Hicks
married a lady in Pennsylvania Mr..
Moreland and Mrs. Hicks died several
years ago.
Three years ago Mr.. Hicks attended a
Federal venterans' reunion at Winehes-
ter, and decided to look Up his old
sweetheart. He found her Il widow.
with children grown up, and his own
children having married, a co'respon-
dence was begun, and Mr. Hicks went 10
Berryville to claim his wife.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
REPUBLICAN STATE
CONVENTION
Delegates 10 National Convention.
Taft IudOrSed.
SLtMP RE- ELECTED STATE CHAIRMAN

The Republican convention at Lynch
burg was called To order At noon Med
needay. Chairman Slemp made a briel
address, In which he said the Il. publican
party was never 40 strong. hor. ful and
enthusiastic ~ az present
Roy +. Cabeil. Of Kichmo. q nomi.
mated Senator j. G. Noel. OF Lee 49,
teml "rary chairman and he was elect,
81
When the mention of Taft's maine WAS
made the convention went wild.
The usual committees were named and
the convention took "A recess IN :
o clock
When the Committee ON Credentials
had been named negro from Hampton
SAID To be In u cpnte sting delegation. be-.
gan speech From all parts OF the
house came cries "-st down" The man
persisted. II want my race renrssant.I
on tue several committees. " be went ON
The matter WAS sett'cI when Canal,
hcCauil moved that the COW, Ltiop I'D.
lourh 10 o clock, which was a,lont.d
Al the night - s>IOn ohm q. L.ue. Cnn.
grcSeional candidate from the Third dc
tiict. asked the convention 10 : 1T tho
'a~ GER de't gates. whO represented the
white republicans OF Henrico. H., moved
the adoption Of the minority renort
Morgan Treat favored the majority "a
port. delegate shouted: We want a
white man Then came cries Of "sit
down, He refused to stop. ana the
chairman declared the convention Xvonld
nave 10 hear Treats statement II IL tool
an night. Then quiet came and Mr.
Treat was heard.
l., j. Davenport declared that the r..
puohcans OF Virginia must eliminate the
negro anu now was the time aud the
convention the place.
i. l.. Moore deprecated the disnos;,;o,,
10 ride rOughshOd over the negr1.
The race IS ue was involved IN tho .or
test, and alter more than an hours Avk,
on TIE uoor the convention refused "a |
sat OOth delegations from the Third
uistrict with half vote each but adopt- |
"a 'ne minority report, seating the whit I,
ue"Rauou For ive minute, the conyen. /
uDh was IN good-humOred uproar.
Inc report on permanent organiz alton
suggesting Col. VIM. Lamb. Of Notfolk |
a. chairman, aud Geo. l. Hart. OF Roa,
hoke, a. secretary Was adopted.
Inc committee on resolutions reported
resolutions in which confidence in Rennb- |
ucan principles and the party were reaf
nrmeQi indorsing the administration ol |
resident Roosevelt; indor-ing the can. |
u'."'t y, iH'' lustructing the four dele |
eN-at-large 10 use all honorable |
means ,s, I" pr mote bis candidacy.
lie nominations Of four delepat s.at.
large were a. follows: {. Bascomn Slsn,n
hiS Stone Gap; ) q Profit Fiovd. I
pro wn Allen, stanton; Alvah n Mar
tn, Norfolk Co Is b bowman. Shenan-
doah 20 Delegates elected-Slemp Mar.
I'm, Allen, Profit. Alternates-John h
himberiy, Henry Bowen, .. Il. Oakley. B.
b. Bowman -
T. ngte-smau & Bascomb Slemp vas
re- iec''d STATE Chairman aud the con.
veltiuu aci lurned
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
SP0TSYLVANIA
AaatIonsI cout Prpca.alnr,

The following Is let Of additionai
court proceedings In Spotsy lgania Circuit
Court Slice our last report:
Solomon Slaughter aud Thomas
Slaughter. charged with breaking into
Edward Slaughter's house aud steaiin,,
meal, meac aud u pistol, We're given y
months IN jail and unei $1,000 10y IA.
lury. Attorney Frederick W. Coleman
repEese nted prisoners and Common
wealth r Attorney Coleman the state.
ihomss Pryor. chai ,sed with malicious
.i1lng horse at night, belonging 70 Nr
Alfred Harris, was lined $50 90 and 30
days in jail. In a Justice court +. W.
Coleman and Z. D. Foster repre- sented
the accused
Judgment in favor of b. J. Marshall V.
1. W. and Emma Corbin. Graves L. u.
T. l.. SchepmOes '. COrbin. &c, referred
70 Master Commissioner Fred ". Cole
man tor report. Buizner y. q.
Several orders entered greet ng error
neOus assessments OF land.
Mr.. ii. A. Garner appointed - +. for
COurtland District.
Injunction granted enjOiniDg restus t..
Garter from dispOsing Ui certain personal
property. II. 5. Coleman y. O. and Fred
". Coleman p. d.
NOOlfOfk Y. Graves conth ued on
account of smallpox in upper end OF
county Garter ana Graves y. q Powell
aud Butzner p. d.
Catiett v. Catlett continued Fred "
Coleman y. q. and Lee J. Graves D. d.
Young, &c, v Young infants, decree
directing sale Of land and appointing
Fred ". Coleman and T.. o. Goodrich
specie commissioners
Commonwealth v. W l. Merrill will be
tried Friday, which is the last case TO be
tried. The court will likely adjourn Fri
day evening.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
ORCHESTRA CONCERT

The fredericksburg College Orchestra
VIII give "a concert at the OPERA Housi
Thursday night, April Both. for the ben
eht OF the Mary Washington Hospital
Association.
The orchestra concerts which have
been given at the college have been much
appreciated, and this occasion will give
everyone an opportunity to hear the
orchestra, which Is a splendid organiza
ton oil twenty-One pieces
Ihe program will consist OF p number
oil orchestraal selections and several
vocal numbers.
An additional attraction will be a cor
net solo by young lady cornetist Miss
Mary Price, who Is a brilliant soloist
and Will play a difficult triple-tongueing
solo.
The names OF the vocali-ts who will
take part Will be announced later.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
SUMMER NORMAL
Will Be Held in This City in
.-iy.
Prof Russell WIN Be In chSss-S Sessions In
fredericksburg College Buildings

Prof. Russell was here Thursday and
said the summer Normal will be held
H. fredericksburg this year. com.
mencing about the first Of July aud con.
timing a month. The prospect. he saws
II for n large attendance aud "A success
tul session. He was here maxim Local
arrangements
The normal will hold it's sessions In the
buildings OF Fredericksburg College. Mr.
John K RosebrO having kindly tender.
ed the use Of them
Prof. Russell will have charge OF the
normal as last year. and the same fac
ulty, with probably one or two excep.
tiOns, will be here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
PORT ROYAL SCHOOL

The public school at Port Royal closed
on March 3lst. Owing TO the prevalence
oil smallpox IN the county, there were no
entertainments during the session.
The scholarship prize In Miss Scots
room. book, Little Women, was won
by Mary Samuel. The Dictionary prize
was equally deserved by Maynard Gibbs
and Gilehriet Burrows. After drawing
the latter was the recipient. The book
was Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates.
The best scholar ia Miss Swaine's room
was Bryan Samuel.
new and commodious school build.
Ing VIII soon be erected in our town.
much to the satisfaction OF all.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
DEATH OF MRS. ]. [. MOTLEY

Mrs. Maria Motley, widow 81 the late
j; l. Motley, OF Caroline county. died
Thursday night ~ her home. uea sparta
alter lingering Illness. aged 90 Years
She Is survived by four daughters-
Mrs. NJ. B Rowe.oi this city: Miss Laura
Motley. OF Caroline; MR.. II. T. Jones. @,
Washington; Mrs. Woodiord Pr nddu-
OF Caroline; three sons-Me-srs John
Andrew and Willie Motley.
The funeral Will take place SATURDAY.
afternoon from Salem Baptist church. AT
sparta, OF which the deceased Nns a
faithful member. Services conducted by
Rev. Andrew Bronddus
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
GOVERNOR SWANSON COMING
WIN Speak Thursday Night at Masonic Bazaar

EDv. ;" anson. Ia Response 20 an i.yi-
tsuon extended him To- be- th" cues Of
tne hasons one night during tho bazaAr.
g. De- held shortly. Wednesday morning
telephoned Mr. &. O'Conor Goodrich tbaT
Il would give him pleasure 10 come and
n axe a brief address on the night of
Ihursdsv. April - The Governor rem
o. red splendid aid 70 Frcdc. &C, -hurp
dnring the normal school hghr. and he
VIII receive warm welcome from the
people OF fredericksburg on the occasion
OF his visit. He r. himself member of
the Masonic Maternity. aud has express
ed much Interest In the proposed memo
rial temple to Washington.
The Governor is one OF the most at
tractive speakers 10 Virginia. AID this OF
Itself VIII attract u large audience 70 hear
him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
headquarters For
Building Materials,

| keep all hilSs OF North Carolina
end Virginia Lumber. dressed ana
addressed, Shingles, laths. Sash.
Doors, and Blinds. Lime. Cement
Calclne Plaster, PiRsterinG Hair,
Building AND Paving Brick. TiuAnd
Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails. all
Einds Ready-@ixcd Paints and Dry
Paint. LiEseed Oi! Turpentiue. DRYER
tarnish and Lewis's White Lead .
Paint Brushes of ali kinds. Window
IiGss aud Putty, HuiiLers Hardware
OF all kinds, Tar Roofing. Shea:hing
Paper aud fine Brick.
Keep 'arge stock OF sewer PIPE aud
tire Clay Pipe. +. II tolc.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
DEATH IN KING GEORGE

Mise Columbia Henderson died at her
home, at Passapatanzy. Wednesdav
night, OF typhoid fever, after an illness of
4 weeks, aged 10 years. She is survived
by her father, Mr.. Horace Henderson.
postmaster at Passapatanzy. and four
sisters-Mrs. George Ballard, OF Alexan-
dria; Misses Clara, Lucy and Nav Hen
derson; five brothers-Messrs. Thomp-
son, Hayden and Pedon Henderson. OF
Aiexandris; Mr.. Dexter Henderson. Of
fredericksburg, and Dorsey Henderson.
of King George.
Funeral Friday at 2 D. NJ, services
conducted by Rev. Mr.. James, pastor of
Fleteher's Chapel.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
Mr.. WARNER ENDORSED

The Montgomery county Republican
convention at Rockville. Md, adopted a
resolution indorsing Mr. BE- Warner for
Congress. Mr.. Warner was given the
privilege OF selecting the county delegates
to the Sixth district Republican conveu-
ton, to be held at Hagersto wn. next
thursday to nominate a candidate for
Congress.
Mr.: Warner is a son-,n-law Of Mrs. A.
K. Phillips. of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
IN MEMoRIaM

Mics Sue V. Smith. daughter OF the late
Thomas and Sarah GRAY Smith, died in
fredericksburg March 31,19OS, and was
inferred In the family burying ground, ia
STAFF ord county. April End, Rev. ID. j.
Shopoh officiating. She had been IN del
icate health Tor many years and was a
great sufferer, which che bore with pa
thence and fortitude. During her last Ill
ness she wes tenderly nursed by her sis
ter, Miss Mary E. Smith, the only sur
vivor Of large family.
She was an affectionate daughter and
devotedly ATTACHED to her sister, and
leaves her dear sister Mary with many
friends and relatives to mourn her de-
parture.
Sister, thou vast mild and lovely,
Gentle as the summer bretz e;
Pleasant as the air OF evening,
As IL boats among the trees.
BY Sister Mary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
LETTER TO E. M. YOUNG
FIedarickehnrn Va

Dear Sir: Twelve words state the fact
Every Job painted Devoe takes less gal.
Ions than of any other paint.
IL any one doubts this statement he
may paint half his Job Devoe. the other
hall any paint he likes.
IL Deyoe hall doesn't take less gallons.
no pay. Yours truly
% W Devoe & Co
+. 81. Willard Adams sells our paint
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
CATLeTT ACQUITTED

In the trial OF Tom Catlett. charged
with poisoning two mules belonging to
MT. l.. K Colbert. which has engaged the
attention of Spotsylvania Circuit Court
ior two days, the jury found accused not
guilty. The prosecution was conducted
Dy commemorative Attorney 7. Stokely
SOletnan' assisted by Mr.. F. W. Coleman
MI u X. Swift represented Catlett.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
HERRING PLeNTIfUL-SHAD SCARCE

The Potomac river is alive with Ler-
ring and the catch is very large. There
We're over 10000 in market here Tburs-
day morning, and they sold as low as
40 cents per hundred. But few shad are
being caught. They sold as high as 70
cents each
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
THE X RAY

For the positive cure of cancer. tumors
and all skin diseases, for the locating of
internal diseases, ] offer the public the
only treatment Of this kind south of
Washington. Testimonials and proof of
cures furnished on application. The only
thoroughly equipped office in city.
w. j. Chewning, NJ. D..
1902 Princess Anne Street.
sapS- lm-2tw-fl9-1m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
LICENSES
New Ones Must Be Secured This Month.

The time FOR paying licenses r. lear AT
anni Commissioner Of Revenue A. r.
towering states that he will be ieady In
lew days to assess all citizens doing "A
business which requires licens..
Judge j. t. Goolrick viii name "A
grand Jury to enquire into the matter of
licenses as usual. The old license Year
expires April Both.
Ga April 2Sth, at IL O'Clock. at the
Courthouse. Judge Goolrick win hear an
plieations for liquor licenses Otbe
censes can be had before that time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
FREE FREE

J. I. Lowery 4 Co. will send free to
anyone who will send name aud p. O..
address the Mccall Fashion Sheet every
month, including January number. to
December, 1908.
P.s. City trade can call at Store.
J. T. Lowery 4 Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
HUMAN BONES IN
COURT HOUSE SQUARE

ln digging out the foundation OF the
Wallace Library several pieces OF human
bones were taken out. IL IL supposed
that In the battles OF SOP either a Con
iederate or Federal soldier W as killed and
buried there.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
DIED IN WASHINGTON

>, The remains of Mr. Robt. H. GRAY. who
died at Soldiers Home. Washington
tuesday, were brought here Thursdav
ana sent TO his home. at Port CONWAY
Tor burial. He was 80 years old and r.
survived ny his father, Mr. Austin GRAY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
POET GUIDE
M. S. H. scal. cOmpHmsutsd BY Northern v,no

Some time last year a gentleman from
Massachusetts visited FREDERICK sbu-g
and securing the services q. "a guide. visit
ed the surrounding country. including
the battlefelds.
tie was much pleased with his visit
aud day or two ago addressed a letter
TO Col Laughlin. proprietor II the Elk
change Hotel, asking for the name of the
guide which he had 4 rgottenD and com.
plimented him very highly.
His principal object was t. secure "A
copy OF poem on Indian names. iuclud-
inR keppahannoOk. which the guide had
recited TO him on the drive and which
made a great impression on the visitor.
Many OF our readers will be able to
guess the name OF the poet guide Ii was
Mr.. 5 H. Beale.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
PRONOUNCED SAFE

The picture machine, booth, etc oftbe
Wonderland Amusement COMPANY has
been pronounced safe and fire-proof Inv
Insurance inspectors. Beginning tonight
performances will be given regularly.
See advt. in this paper.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
kTTtHTi0N, VOTERS

Those who have not paid poll taxes
are reminded that they must do so not
later than May p. if they wish TO vote
at the election on NOvsn Der 3rd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
VIRGINIA WINNERS At JENNINGS

At Bennings Wednesday in the
Chevy Chase Hunters steep.echase. OK
miles, Pete Daley. owned by c. a.
Smith, OF Alexandria, won; Thursday.
.. Dunlop's Billy Hibbs " on the first race,
81 furloDQs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
NOTICE

Nice seed oats and best grades OF ierti.
lizers and corn planters. Also full line ol
all kinds OF feeds at lowest prices for
cash. Boulwars a Son.
hlO-flSm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
POTOMAC, FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDMONT Y4Il R0 IN
fNHLH No TO
10 snecs - A. N. March /. iSa

a. s.ons ~ FredericAsbcrs Nitf - a -
n end Maryland. Delaware an0 yi-s,,t. ~,
Chesapeake A Ohio r. X " I" so
derness BAttlenslds ~
"th s'sndard Time. Daily erc-pSsandA,.
". a. RICHARDS ssa N.ns.-,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
DEATH or, MRS. [. B. D0GGETT

Died Thursday. April 0, Mrs. Lucy F
Doggett, widow Of l.. b. Doggett. at her
residence in Chicago. Funeral from ST.
Georges Episcopal church Saturday l D.
IN. Interment fredericksburg, Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
DR.. WILLIS APPOINTED

Gov. Swanson has appointed II. s.
Willis. OF Rapidan,a member of the State
Board OF Veterinary Examiners for IA 1
year term.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
GASOLINE ENGINES SAVE LABOR

On account Of the scarcity OF laborers
you are perhaps going to buy a Gasoline
Engine, the greatest OF all labor savers
But don't experiment Buy PAIR
BANkS-MORSE." Agents Wanted.
Write for Catalogue.
A. J. Huff, Richmond, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
43RD ANNIVERSARY

Thursday. April 9th, was the 43rd
anniversary OF the surrender of Gen.
=. Lee and his Confederate army at
Appomattox.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
~ edmond. FREDERICKsBuRg
K AND POTOMAC RAIIROkD
ichedule effective Jan. q IgOs

Schedule effective Jan. g. 1905.
Leave fredericksburg. Northward.
$40 a. IN. week days. local: Isl "A u,
daily; 500 a m. daily; 1929 a. m daily
local; i;2S y, IN week days: q 80 . m
week days. local; 7:16 y an Sund.vs
only, local; 500 p. IN. dali, 1000 y. m
Leave fredericksburg. Southwark.
o:oo a. m. daily, A. c. L. train; COS A
M. wveA 1ays, local; S:2S n. IN SUNDAYS
10y ~ 'cca; lV;l3 a m. week days. local.
l2;36 p. m. daily, S. A. 1, train. s. De- ~
IN. daily. A. &. l.. train: d. ~ n m 49, y
local; ll:Oi y. IN. daily. : 4 traiD
Local from Washington arrives I0.34
,. IN. week days.
Arrivals and departures not guarnn.
W. p. Taylor. Traffic Manager
c. {. Cox. Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11
DEATH IN CAROLINE

Robert Lovett, Confederate veteran
oil Caroline county, died Wednesday,
aged 20 years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11

ls the first season line of these and
can safely sayto youthatyou newest nd +
nttlngs here We ask your inspection
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-11

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I. I. Cox. Agent.
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e: - -,i i1s. 1.g,A longer rei.-vcN
than one sohc.,hct smaller. t.f-cn
feet square on the outside should be
about the size TO build an ice house
for the farm Allowing Ia feet for
the space between the two walls aud
the space between the inner wall and
the ice. this wiz give a block OF ice
- feet square. and II IL is IL feet high
it viii contain theoretically 81 tons.
but in practice not more than 40 TO
as tons, according TO how closely it
is laid. The loss of ice from melting
Is very great in all ordinary ice
houses. and especially is this true
where it is taken out daily in such
small pieces as is usually the case.
The house should be built above
ground and 81 10 can be placed where
it Will be protected from the noon
day sun by shade trees, 1t viii be
found TO be OF advantage. says the
Orange Judd Farmer. A low cost ice
house can be built with ordinary
lumber and by any one handy with
tools. The essentials TO be observed
are. First. drainage below and ven
tilation above. second. q perfectly
tight foundation. Warm air rises and
~ a current of warm air gets started
through the ice f. viii cause quick
melting Third. a reasonably double
wall Surrounding the ice on sides and
top.
The foundation should be made OF
brick. concrete OF stone masonry. and
i'm which sills 2xS should be bedded
in cement on this erect 2xS studding
"a inches apart On The inside for
the inner wall ia-inch sheathing mate
rial may be used OF almost any kind
of lumber. Some durable wood is
70 be preferred. as these boards are
apt to decay quickly For the out
side good novelty siding may be used.
lt should DE free from knotholes and
cracks. The rafters should De 2x4. with
sheathing on che uuderside. It is inn
portaut 90 have air space between
shingles aud shcathing beneath the
rafters. as everyone knows how hot 81
gets under q barn roof in summer. The
space between the two walls on the
four sides may De left empty 81 the
outer inclosure is very tight. as a dead
air space is one OF the best nonconduc-
tors. But it win not be a dead air
space n there are holes or cracks IN
The siding bur the air viii circulate
and prove of little value as a noncon-
ductor.
IL the ground on which the house is
situated is OF a gravelly. porous ma
ture. uo provision need be made for