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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
The Bloody Oyster.

The Irvington Citizen says
1.-THE red or bloody oyster for
q short season has again been known in
some localities Of the lower Rappahan-
mock, York and Potomac rivers and
contiguous sections Of the Chesapeake
Bay. After period of about two
weeks it is beginning to disappear
in fact it is now about gone from
these parts.
This phenomenal condition Of the
bivalve was unknown up to few years
ago and has appeared but three times
within the knowledge Of the oyster
men. The faffection is not general
among the oysters and only shows it.
self in an occasional one. but the fear
of contamination makes all oysters IN
localities 80 affected unasalable. la
those so affected the liquor is OF
pale reddish color and sometimes the
meat OF the oyster partakes Of the same
hue Scientists have investigated the
matter and are unanimous in the con-
olusion that it does not affect the taste
or properties Of the oyster, but are I'M
able TO account for such condition.
The opinion seems to prevail among. the
men who worked upon the rocks that
1t is caused by the red moss or sponge
which grows exuberantly upon the
oyster bottoms. They say that the
seasons when the oyster has been so
affected have been excessively dry
ones, and that the great saltness of the
water lowing to the lack OF rains
brings forth a discloration from the
red sponge which water is constantly
being drawn in and exuded by the oys'
ter when feeding They agree that the
flavor is in no manner affected; the
unnatural aud repulsive color TO the
oyster alone being detrimental TO its
sale. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12

legislation at this session. Senator LIE
Cato. OF Accomac; Delegate Mathews
Of the same county; Mr.. j. e Noting
ham, the delegate from Northampton
aud Senator Blakey. Of Essex, are
deeply interested in the subject, OF
course. and are in frequent consul
tation. OF course, all the Underwater
members are equally interested.
Mr. Hubbard. Of Buckingham, offer
ed q joint resolution setting forth that
the three insane asylums Of the State
were in an over crowded condition, and
that this was due not 30 the increase OF
insanity in the State. but to the fail
ure to make cures at the institution
The resolution provides that commit
tee Of five on the part OF the House and
three ON the part Of the Senate be ap.
pointed to investigate and report, and
that they may be empowered to send
for and compel the attendance Of per-
sons and papers. Mr.. HUBBARD wanted
the resolution adopted under the sus-
pension of therules, but the House re
ferred 1t to the Committee on Asylums
and Prisons.
Chairman Mathews. Of the House
Committee on Chesapeake and Its Trib-
utaries. is heartily in favor Of the
creation OF an office OF State surveyor
Of oyster. grounds, and Of having plats
made. He believes that the revenues
OF the oyster industry. will at the end
Of the next fiscal year. be double the
amount received the past year
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
The Confederate Soldiers Home.

At the next regular meeting Of the
Board Of Visitors Of Lee Camp, Sol
diers' Home. on Thursday evening, a
proposition will be introduced to trans.
fer the property and irs management to
the State Of Virginia 1t is stated on
the highest authority that majority
of the Board will vote in favor Of such
transfer.
The action Of the board would have
to be sanctioned by the camp. 1t is
not so sure that the camp will agree
with the board.
INMATES MAKE CHARGES.
II certain Of the inmates of the Home
are sincere, the readiness Of the board
to quit in favor Of the State should
cause the aforesaid inmates to rejoice,
for a petition was presented in the
State Senate yesterday by Senator Opie
from veterans of the Soldiers Home,
complaining of their condition and ask
ing for en- investigation.
These veterans complain that they
are being "fIrmed out " by the Com
monwealth, inasmuch II. E Lee Camp.
Of Richmond, is given entire charge
over them. They urge the Legislature
to make an investigation Of their condi-
ton and their treatment The veterans
COMPLAIN Of the manner in which their
food is served, but not as to the quaint
lily. They state they are treated not as
men. who have been heroes in battle,
bat ss common paupers.
While the petition is not very clear
as to what these veterans desire to be
done, it seems that they wish the Leg.
jslature to take the Soldiers Home out
OF the control Of Lee Camp and to make
il State institution.
The Soldiers Home, originally the
sole property of the Lee Camp. which
has appropriated and expended on the
Institution $3.50, 600. will pass into the
hands of the State at the expiration of
a contract entered into by the Camp
and the State about twelve years ago.
That agreement which will be con-
summated in ten years. stipulated that
in consideration of an annual appropri-
alton by the State Of $50, 600 towards
the maintenance Of the Home, the
property would pass absolutely and ir.
revocably into the possession of the
State.
Oapt. d. NJ Lee, of Stafford,is one OF
the Board of Managers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
LANCE published tri-w0ell,

THEFREE LANCE published tri-weeEy
a. an independent newspaper, 10 located ~ o"
Commerce Tor william ST., frodcrieEsbutS'
virginia, and IL issued on Tuesday, THURSDAY
ana Saturday mornings by The Free
Lance Newspaper, Book snd !es
PsIntIas Company 81 Frsssr's
bsrs virsiRla."
Its Subscription Terms are sl.sO per year
q 90 fol months. u cents fore montn'' Oh
90 cents for months.
TIA Advertising Rates are for one square OF
ten lines or less, nrst insertion,bo cents.and 20
cents for each additional insertion. uO,Wper
souare per year. No position 0teen ofd nc
,o,sson advertisements ore taken q: Iss' rate
Than osr horss patrons poy. The right Is re-
served 10 reject or modify any advertisement
"A deemes libelous or otherwise oojeeuonsoie'
Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
wear viii be charged invariably at transient
rates
All letters recommending candidates toi
once must be paid for to insure their puoii-
cation.
Resolutions OF respect 70 deceased members
passed By societies, corporations, ASSOCIATIONS
or other organizations will DO lnVAriAoiy
charged for rs advertising matter.
All Communications of every character
should be addressed to "THBFRER LANCE"
EredericksburR, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
On Insular Affairs.

The House Of Representatives last
Friday provided for the creation OF 3
committee on insular affairs, to have
jurisdiction Of all affairs, except appro-
priations and revenues. relating to
Porto Rico and the Philippines The
committee will consist Of seventeen
members, and will be appointed by the
Speaker With other committees.
The new committee will not deal
with questions affecting Hawaii or
Samoa There is rash Of applicants
for appointment on the committee. The
Speaker has stated that he considered
this an important committee and will
appoint to it only men Of the highest
ability.
Mr.. Bailey Tex } said the minority
of the rules committee hold no differ
ence Of opinion as to the propriety Of the
creation Of the proposed insular COM
mittee, bat 1t did dissent from the idea
that the committee should be created
for the purpose Of permanently deal
ing" with the islands which came into
possession of the United StItes through
the Spanish treaty.
Mr. DAlzell. Rep replied there was
nothing in the resolution or in what he
had said.which intimated that the pro-
posed committee was to deal with our
new possessions permanently
The resolution was then adopted
without division.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12

has to show you.
For Expansion.

Little Rock, Ark, December IA
stir has been made in Arkansas politi'
cal circles by the announcement that
Gov. Dan W. Jones, a candidate for the
United States Senate, to succeed Sena-
tor Berry has come out in favor OF ex'
pansion.\ He has hereto fore been con-
sidered an opponent Of that policy
along with Senator Berry, who is a
candidate for reelection
Gov. Jones states in an interview
that the only salvation for the South
ern States is in the expansion OF com
MERGE by the opening of new markets
in Asia for Southern pr oducts. and
that in order to maintain and protect
such commerce the Philippines must
be retained by the United States Gov
Jones' attitude makes expansion the
predominant issue in the Senatorial
race
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
The KentuckY GoYernorship.

Frankfort, Ky. Dec 9.-The State
board Of elections have given out their
official findings that W. 2. Taylor, for
Governor, and the rest OF the Rspub-
lican ticket. have been elected on the
face Of the returns
Commissioners f lis and Pryor signed
the majority report. in which they
hold that as a board Of canvassers they
have no right to go behind the returns
Of the county board that their duties
are purely ministerial as canvassers ;
that the face Of the returns as received
by them from the counties shows the
election Of the Republican State ticket
and certificates Of election were ordered
issued to each candidate thereon.
Commission Poyntz presents a min
ority report which he closes by saying :
II am unwilling to certify fraud and
to turn Kentucky over to the control Of
the bayonet, Calling gun, and the
fraudulent tissue ballots -
The official figures OF the vote, filed
with Secretary Of State Finley. are
Taylor, 1893, ia; Goebel, 1871, 1871.
Taylors plurality, 1858
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
he Confederate Reunion Next Year

The Confederate Reunion Next Year
New Orleans, Dec 9 -Adjutant. Cen
eral Norman, by direction Of General
John b Gordon. commanding the
United Confederate Veterans, to-day is-
sued the following:
THE General commanding announces
that under the custom established by
the association, leaving the date OF the
next annual meeting and reunion, which
is to be held In the Of Louisville, Ky,
% the General commanding and the de-
partment commanders by unanimous
agreement, the reunion will be held
upon the following dates: May 80 and
81 and June |, 2 and 3, l900-Wednes-
day, Thursday. Friday, Saturday and
Sunday, respectiyely-which dates have
been submitted to our host and &C.
quiesced in.
ION account the rapid growth Of the
association, and the immense accumu'
lation Of important business which Will
be presented to the delegates for their
consideration, and which will demand
your attention at the coming session,
four days will be given for the business
meetings, unless such matters are
sooner disposed Of, and as the grand
Commonwealth OF Kentucky gave Mr.
Jefferson Davis TO the Oonfederacy,
and as Sunday, June 3. 1900, will be
the ninety second anniversary OF his
birth, that day will be specially set
apart for religious and memorial SER
vices to be held in memory OF Mr..
Davis, Of the Daughter Of the Confed-
eracy. and Of thousands If our private
soldiers and illustrious commanders, and
leaders Of the Confederacy, who have
gone to join the spectral armies en-
camped among the stars.
With pride the General commanding
also announces that 1910 camps have
now Joined the association, and that ap
plications'fo organization papers have
been received at these headquarters for
about 200 more.
He urges veterans everywhere to
send to these headquarters for organiza'
tion papers for more camps at once. and
TO join this association, So as to assist
in carrying out its benevolent, praise
worthy, and patriotic objects "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
For Peace in the Transvaal.

Senator Burrows OF Michigan has
presented to the President an deliberately
prepared petition asking that the chief
executive tender the good offices OF the
United States in the settlement Of the
difficulty between great Britain and the
two South African republics. The
petition is signed by committee
representing Hollanders OF Michigan.
There are thousands Of Hollanders in
that state and they are all deeply inter-
ested in the contest now waging. They
recently held gigantic meeting aud
appointed Committee to present suit
able resolutions to the President. He
stated in his message that had cir
cumstances suggested that the parties
to the quarrel void have welcomed
any kindly expression Of the hope OF the
American people that war might be
averted 1.-THE good offices Of the United
States would have been rendered. The
petition will be referred to the State
d, pa,tment, but no action will be
taken.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
The United States to Buy the Danish
West Indies.
The Washington D. O, Post says:

The Washington, D. o Post says;
The Danish government has made an
other effort TO sell the Danish West In
dies to the United States The PROPOSE
tion was laid before the State Depart
ment by a representative OF the Danish
government and the matter is now
under consideration. The American
Embassy in London is assisting in the
negotiations The price asked for the
islands is 81 900, 600.
The Danish West Indies were the sub
ject Of some discussion in the Senate
during the war with Spain. Senator
Lodge having at that time introduced
a resolution for their acquisition. The
price then suggested was 50. 0C0, 600. 1t
was supposed at the time OF the intro
duction of the resolution that Congress
would appreciate the necessity OF OBJ
tanning the islands, not only for the
purposes Of coaling station, but also
20 prevent their transfer to any Euro
pean government The matter was al
lowed, however, to remain Enacted
upon. 1t is understood that Denmark
is now DESTROYS of disposing Of the is
lands. but realizes that their sale to
either England, France, or Germany
would create friction between the other
powers. For this reason. the United
States has been approached on the sub
ject, and the proposition has met with
favorable consideration The United
States now possesses a very large pro-
portion OF West Indian territory, and
the acquisition Of the Danish posses
sions would add to this control France
is anxious TO secure them. having no
coaling station north Of Martinique,
but for reasons already stated. will not
succeed in acquiring them unless the
offer OF Denmark to this country is re-
iected. II is Of course understood that
neither the President nor the Secretary
Of State can complete the transaction,
but it is expected that the President
will recommend that Congress ap.
pr1priate the desired amount.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
Virginia Republican League.

The Washington, d. O., Star Says
1.-The members OF the Virginia Re.
publican League met Wednesday night
Attendance large, representing the sew
eral Congressional districts of the State.
The president, F. D. Lee, presided.
After admission Of new members q
heated discussion ensued over the pres
emit administration, and its policy and
attitude toward the colored voters OF
the South. Tho league unanimously
adopted resolutions ipdorsing H. CLAY
Evans, of Tennessee for Vice President
and will assist in the election OF dele
gates in the several districts Of Vir.
GINA, who will support and urge his
nomination in the Republican national
convention
Resolutions favoring the seating OF
Senator Quay, Of Pennsylvania, were
passed. Letters were addressed to
Speaker Henderson of the House, ask
ing an early and favorable report upon
the contested case Of James A. Walker, Of
Virginia, for his seat in the Fifty sixth
Congress. stating the encouraging ef-
fect 1t would have upon the Republican
voters of the State.
"Also, to the Speaker, requesting the
appointment of Representative Geo. II.
White, colored. of North Carolina, as
chairman Of one Of the committees Of
the House.
1.-The following committee was ap'
pointed to present the above resolutions
Ferdinand T. Lee, John Lewis. ID. j.
Hyde, H. CLAY Harris and Bailor and
Delaney"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12

In the caucus last week which re-
nominated Senator Martin TO succeed
himself as U. s. Senator from and at
ter March 4. 1901. Senator Martin re-
ceived 10S votes and Gov. Tyler ~
votes Mr.. Lewis. the Fauquier-Loud-
oun hoater, declined to vote, although
In an intervi with Free Lance rep
resentative In October he said though
q bitter pill " he should vote for Mar
sin. OF the ~ votes which Gov. Tyler
received 10 were from the 1st Congress
sional District and g from the Eighth
District. So that more than 9 majority
Of Gov. T. q vote was from these two
districts. Senator Martin got votes
In the 9Th District to Tyler's 8. Lewis.
of Fauquier. not voting. Garter Glass.
Of the Lynchburg News. who nomi'
mated Tyler for Governor at Roanoke
In '97, voted for Martin, as did Editors
Embrey, Donohoe. Of Fairfax. and
Barclay, Of Lexington. willard, OF
Fairfax; Embrey and Donohoe. Of
Elizabeth City and Accomac; Wick
ham, Of Caroline and Hanover. and
Wallace, Of Stafford. Sc The Free Lance
predicted. voted for Martin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
Glorious News

Comes from DR.. d. B Oargils. Of Washita,
l. T. He writes -Four bottles OF Elec..
rio Bitters have cured Mrs. Brewer OF
scrofula, which had caused her great
suffering for years Terrible sores
would break out on her head
and face, and the best doctors could
give no help: but her cure is complete
and her health is excellent. This
shows what thousands have proved, that
Electric Bitters is the best blood puri'
fer known. It's the supreme remedy
for eczema, letter. salt rheum. ulcers,
boils and running sores 1t stimulates
liver, kidneys and bowels, expels poi
sons, helps digestion, builds up the
strength. Only 80 cents. Sold by M NJ
Lewis, Druggist Guaranteed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
Want a Battleship Named Virginia.

=
Richmond, Dec. g. delegate New.
burn Of Norfolk county started the ball
rolling in both branches Of the Legislature
today by introducing resolution petit
tioning the federal authorities in Wash
ington to name the next flrstclass bat
tie ship built by the United States
the Virginia. The resolution was
vigorously supported and passed in the
house.
1t the Senate Senator Barksdale Of
Halifax who is strong as a speaker,
warmly opposed the resolution He
made . fiery speech that brought out
applause, and said; Il hope never to
see the day when q battle ship named
Virginia shall fire on people struggl-
ing for the same sweet independence
we are enjoying.
Whatever may be our feelings on the
question Of Imperialism the people we
are attacking are fighting for independ'
ence. They are human beings Kin 10
Us. and I never want to see them
ruthlessly moved down by any mill
tary equipment associated with the
name of this proud. liberty.loving COM
monwealth.
Senator Foster Of Norfolk made an
eloquent speech in favor Of the passage
of the resolution, and he was followed by
Senator Wickham in flight OF oratory
that commanded the attention Of the
entire body. The resolution was then
adopted. The Virginia representatives
in Congress will be appealed to to use
their influence to have Virginia so
represented in the United States navy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12

A special court Of Appeals assemblies
In Richmond to-day to try case In
which three Of the judges Of the Court
of Appeals deem themselves not auaii-
fied to sit. At the head the three cir
cult judges called to assist the two re-
naming judges Of the appellate court
and who for this case will be
members of the appellate court,
stands Judge r. B. Wexford, Q
native of Fredericksburg. but for
nigh Q half century resident Of
Richmond aud for thirty years a Or
emit Court judge. The servioe.of Judge
Wexford is equallsd ct this time by
the service of but one other Judge on
the bench In this State, Judge james
Keith was also chosen circuit judge Just
after the State was admitted into the
Union, early in 1870. and so each. next
year. will have served on the bench
Cor q period Of thirty years. Judge
wsllford. tho nearly 70 years Of age. 10
wall .pressrvsd in physique and health.
rha Judrs Il an ornament..to the bench.
"a Ma church and 10 Masonry. and Is
admired and beloved wherever be Is
known.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12

The Southern is the sixth largest
railroad system in the world. and the
second largest in point Of mileage ly'
ing wholly east Of the Mississippi River.
OF its own lines it operates s 800 miles.
and with Its allied lines has upward OF
1900 miles. 1t traverses eight States.
with one fifth Of the population Of the
entire country. With two or three excep-
sions, the entire Southern touches
every important city south of the Po'
tomac and Ohio.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
Gaining a Wide Reputation.

As a cure for rheumatism Chamber
lAin's Pain Balm is gaining wide
reputation D. B Johnston, Of Rich
mond, Ind has been troubled with
that ailment since 1862. In speaking
Of 1t he says Il never found anything
that would relieve me until l used
Chamberlain Pain Balm. IL acts like
magic with me. My foot was swollen
and panied me very much, but one
good application Of Pain Balm relieved
me. " For by sale NJ. NJ. Lewis,
Druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12

The Free Lance is indebted to Gov.
Tyler for bound copy Of his message.
The Free Lance, whilst not committing
itself to approval of every point Of it,
feels called upon to say that, as a whole,
it is probably more closely in touch
with the views and wishes Of the peo-
pie Of the State than any Executive
message for many years
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
A colored woman named Basksr. near

A colored woman named Basker near
Kilmarnock, Lancaster county. Va. 4.
was accidently killed Friday while at
tempting to haul load Of wood on a
cart. She was seated on the load OF
wood at the time, and the cart was
ascending O hill. when the chain that
fastened tho cart to the shafts broke,
throwing her of. She was caught I'M
der the wood. and killed instantly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
For oyer Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. Il
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind colo. and
Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. I
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
mart of the world. Twenty five cents
Z bottle. BE sure and ask for Mrs
Wiuslov's Soothing Syrup"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12

] Standing over the newly made grave
of his year-old daughter. whose coffin
had but a few hours before been lower
ed into the earth, Nathaniel DENLY, a
well known young citizen Of Ports
mouth, Va, swallowed quantity OF
laudanum. from the effects of which be
died Saturday morning.
Felicia Costa & Go. cJffee merchants
Of Puerto Rico, have been declared
bankrupt, with liabilities Of 500, 900
and assets of $500 900
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12

The Legislature is hesitsting about
sbolishing the Office Of Register OF the
Land Office and Is cogitating over
making an Insurance Commissioners. The
last offioe will probably be created, and
the man who is to fill it is. no doubt,
already selected by the powers that
ben
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12

Rev. DR.. r. r. Howison, in an art
icle elsewhere. calls down the Chicago
Inter Ocean as to why the Virginia
Colony was called the "Old Domin'
ion. DR.. Howison Is always at home
about any subject relating to Virginia
history.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
He Fooled The surgeons.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton
of West Jefferson, O. after suffering IL
months from Rectal Fistuls, he would
die unless costly operation was per-
formed but he cured himself with i've
boxes OF Bucklen's Arnica Salve. the
surest Pile cure on Earth, and the best
Salve in the World. %. cents box.
Sold by NJ M Lewis. Druggist.