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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-06-15
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ealth for some time, my troubles hays
standing, so my physician said, caus.
le. had to give up my work. was
3 and would have fainting spells at
:tored and took various medicines. but
rot no relief. and when I wrote to Won
could not walk more than four blocks
It time. l followed your advice, tax.
ng Lydia E. Pinkham's Blood Purifier
n connection with the Vegetable Com.
BOUND and began to gain in strength
rom the first. I am getting to bc 1
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If Miss Polly FRAME, Meade.
U Kan. writes:
. "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM-I feel il
my duty to write you in regard to
what your medicin. has done for
me. cannot praise il
" enough. Since my girlhood
W. had been troubled with If.
Ny regular and painful
NM ~ periods and for nearly
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3Fwith falling Of the
womb. and whites. Also
'"i had ovarian trouble, the
1ol1en and sore that / could not move
ranks to your wonderful medicine, that
and ! am healthy and strong"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
STAFFORD.
Newsy Notes From the County Seat.

Stafford O. H., Va. July II, 1899
Ms,es Mary Hanes and Ella Nelson,
of Washington, ID. o.. ARE summerlng
with the family Of J. W. Hanes, Esq
Mrs. Betty Shepherd, Of Washington.
d. O., with her family, Is visiting
John W. Payne and family near Brooke,
Va
MIR. Frank Woodward. of Washing
ton. ID. O., is visiting his father. Mr..
Jas. Woodward, near here.
Mr.. Jno. W Waller has just returned
from the Normal at the Burg Hestatcs
his trip was an unsuccessful one, IN
many senses of the word.
The pickle crop Of Stafford. it Is
thought. will not be as large as the one
of last year.
Miss Lena Callahan expects TO 20 to
Washington, d. o., Tuesday, where
she has accepted a position.
Mrs. Sallie W. Waller left here last
week to spend a portion Of the summer
with her son, d NJ Waller Esq, in
Culpeper county.
Board Of Supervisors meet here iih
Monday Of this month.
The crops are generally good IN this
locality.
But one case for trial next Wednes-
day, court day-COmmonwealth vs..
Guy Sullivan for an assault on Joseph
HowdNsheldt. Wallace for Common
wealth: Little for defendant.
Local option election in Aqua dis
trict, the 2Sth inst From present indi-
cations the district will remain dry.
Mrs X. l.. Flatford's new steamer,
the Lilly and Howard is making regu-
lar trips between Coal Landing and
Washington, ID. y.
Mr.. n. W. Jones has traded his large
horse, largo" TO M ID W. Curtiss,
who has since sold him to Mr.. Jno. W.
Waller Besides his huge proportions this
horse seems to possess the faculty OF GO
ing blind and recovering his sight at will
As an article Of barter he has no super
Tor. In the various trades in
which he has participated he has
ranged from Sl3 to $40, based upon
his visual argans He is now valued
at sl3 with the prospect Of a rise IN
the near future.
Besides a corps Of engineers who are
arranging the prehminaries Of a
new railroad through the county, there
are rumors OF a telephone line from
Toluca to Brooke and thence - Fred
ericksburg.
Mr.. Jas Woodwari's health still
continues delicate
Mrs Nathe Ball who has been very
Ill, is now convalescent.
Children's Day at Register Chapel
was well attended, and the perform
ance of the children fine Mr. Gilbert
the pastor, delivered an address. and
everything pissed Of pleasantly.
Scribhler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
Cuipeper Items.

A new schedule Of license taxes has
been put in force by the City Council,
of Oulpeper. This schedule greatly in
creases the city's revenue In excess OF
expenditures The Council has decided
to make start toward macadamizing
the various streets
The Oulpeper Colt and Horse Clut
presents a very attractive program FOR
its third annual race meeting to be
held at Monta Vista Park August % and
"a. The contests will consist of running,
hurdling, steeplechases, high jumping
and pacing. About 81, 900 will be given
away in premiums and purses.
Samuel Diener has been appointed
trustee for the creditors of W. A.
Thomas, dealer in hardware, tin and
stoves, who declares himself a bank
rupt, with SIS 900 liabilities and as
sets estimated at SIG, 600
Mr.. f. X. Williams has been ap
pointed Superintendent of the City
Waterworks in place Of Mr.. j. p. O.
Peter, resigned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
Tyler's Campaign.

Richmond, July l5.-Gov. Tyler's
campaign for the Senate will include
every doubtful county in the State. he
claims all the Ninth, all the First, and
part of the Third and Fourth Districts,
besides counties in the Eighth and
Tenth Districts.
The Dispatch says: THE Governor
will not 60 on the stump. The fight
so far as work from the hastings is IN
cerned, will be done by his friends. 1t
is understood that Congressman Jones
has offered the Governor his warmest
support, and to devote all of his time
possible to the canvass. 1t is under
stood that Attorney General Montague
will make a number of speeches in sd
vocacy Of Gov. Tyler's claim.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
Lteut. R s. Knox.

Lieut.. r. S. Knox, Of Co X. Bird Va.
Regiment. during the American-Span
ish war, was appointed by President
Mckinley on Saturday a 2nd Lieut.. in
the twenty seventh at Camp Meade,
one Of the ten volunteer regiments now
being organized, and will 90 to the
Philippines.
Lieut.. Knox is the Oldest son of City
Treasurer r. T. Knox, and nephew OF
Capt. James S Kuox, both of whom
were gallant officers in the 3Oth Va.
Regiment during the war Of 81 to 60.
If there is any fighting to be done in
the Philippines, and Lieut.. Knox is
participant, we predict that it will not
be long before his name will be among
those mentioned for gallant conduct
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
Death OF a Good Woman.

Miss Maria O. Lucas, highly es-
teemed Christian woman, and daughter
of the late Albert G.. and OOrnelia Luz
cas-, died at the residence OF her
brother, Mr.. Ennever Lucas, in Stat
ford. last Saturday. in the 9th year Of
her age. Funeral services were held at
the home Sunday afternoon by Rev.
@. W. Brooks. after which the remains
were inferred in the family buryiue
ground. Here youngest brother, Mr.
Fielding Lucus. of New Jersey, came
ON and attended the funeral
The pall-bearers were Messrs. W.
II. Peden, Jno. r. CHARTERS, B. Il
England, O. F. Granniger, Beverly b
Patton, and ]. Frank Armstrong.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
what Dr.. Harper Really Stands For

To The Free Lance.
My attention has Just been called to
an editorial in The Free Lance OF this
morning instigated by the contents of
an interview with me by a reporter OF
one of the Washington papers. and l
will ask the liberty of sufficient space
in your paper to correct the erroneous
impression Of my position on the points
raised
The interview alluded 10 and the let
ter presumably written by me explain
ing said interview, are, to say the least,
mere fabIications, SO far as the facts OF
my position are concerned. but in JUS.
tice to myself aud friends, with whom
| have stood shoulder to shoulder in
this matter / wish TO make a state
ment
have been for several years uncom-
promisingly i'll favor Of the popular
election of l.. :. Senators, and nothing
has transpired by recent events to cause
me to waver in that opinion, but, on
the contrary, to strengthen them, if
possible
also look upon the principle as Of
greater importance to the welfare of
our Government than the advantage or
disadvantage of any man, and conse-
quently men have never been consid-
cred in the move, except so far as they
might obstruct the right of the people
to rule, a privilege, consider they are
just y entitled to-
, would also like 10 correct the in
formation conveyed to you that May
convention resolution was turned
down in our association. A resolution
Of this kind was introduced. but at my
request the mover withdrew 1t, owing
to an established precedent Of the asso-
citation not TO enter into fractional fights
within the party.
As TO expansion, my views were ike
wise misrepresented / am in favor OF
expansion. If kept strictly within DEM
ocratic principles and 50 ably expound-
ed by our great leader. W. j. Bryan ;
but as to expansion in connection with
the Filipino question, whereby the tax
payers would be called upon to indefn-
itely support a large standing army and
other grave responsibilities which would
surely follow, | am as tetotally opposed
to as am in favor of the people 5 right
20 elect men u make laws under which
they are 70 live.
Yours very truly,
Robt y Harper.
Washington. d O., July -. 1899
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
Ynr over 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 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums.
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. II
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part Of the world. Twenty-Five cents
a bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs
Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18


The Oregon Volunteers and the Cali
fornia Signal Corps, which landed in
San Francisco from Manila on last
Friday were given an enthusiastic
greeting
There is no doubt. it is said. that
Senator Martin can carry Richmond by
great odds-two to one probably. This
is conceded by the most intimate
friends Of Gov Tyler.
Among those who successfully passed
the examination before the State Board
of Veterinary Examiners, recently in
session in Norfolk. was DR.. j G.. Fer
neyhough, of Somerset, Orange. who
was granted certificate to practice in
this State.
Mr.. Thomas A. Edwards, of West
Point, is a candidate for hoater dele
gate from King William and Hanover.
lie has no opposition. Mr.. Edwards
says he is for Senator Martin and be-
lieves most Of the people Of his county
want the Senator returned.
Among those who successfully passed
the examination for admission to the
bar, recently held before the Supreme
Court at Wytheville, was Mr.. O. Wiley
Stearns, of Orange, near Raccoon Ford 4,
who was grad mated in law at the
| University at the last session.
DR.. William jones' Halle died on
Sunday July 10, at his home near
Millers's, in Essex The funeral SER
vices were conducted at home by Rev.
W. J. Morton, Prot Episcopal church,
assisted by Bishop James A Latane of
Ref. Episcopal church and Rev. Alex
ander Fleet Of the Baptist church.
COL William Preston Johnston, aged
81 years, died Sunday last at the resi-
dence Of his son law, Hon. H st
George Tucker, at Lexington, Va,
having gone there week ago from the
Hot Springs very i'll. He expired in
the same bed in which he was born In
Louisville, Ky. and in the same house
in which his first wife suddenly ex'
pired while seated in the parlor when
visiting there IA years ago. Dol. john
ston was a son of Gen. Albert Sidney
Johnston and his wife, Henrietta Pres
ton. of Louisville. During the civil
war he was on the staff OF President
Jefferson Davis and was with him
when he wes captured. He afterward
went to Washington and Lee Univers-
| ity as professor Of history and Eoglist
literature. H then went to Baton
Rouge as president of the University Of
Louisiana. and subsequently, accepted
the presidency of Tulane University,
which he filled until his death.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
Fer Congress-
The Accomac News says

The Accomac News says.
"A misstatement made in last week s
issue, we correct as per requests. We
published Mr. NJ Oldham's name In
connection with Legislative honors.
we should have had it for Cougression
al honors. We do this in Justice t.
Mr.. Oldham and his friends NOtime
lost, however Hon W. \ Jones Is
not yet out Of the way When he is
aside, the Eastern Shore, from present
outlook. will be fertile in aspirants
Mr.. n. b. Wescott, it is stated. Will be
on deck Some Of Senator LeOato :
friends want him to forego a high seat
in State politics and look toward Wash
ington, too A seat in Congress is no
mean place, and there will be numbers
pulling for it, before Hon. W. A.
Jones is elected Governor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18

The Southside Sentinel says;

The Southside Sentinel says;
Just now the town Of Urbanna Is
enjoying a round Of rare pleasure and
gaiety. The social season is here, and
In full blast. Our city cousins, who
have never ceased to realize that there
is no place like home, are here and
with them have come many Of their
friends and others who have had their
attention directed'to the many advan-
tages and inducements Of our town as
a summer resort. As result, the no.
tells are overlooking.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
Wanted to Bet a Hundred

Two gentlemen. who take an active
interest in politics, met and talked
Saturday-one Martin man and the
other for Tyler. II will bet you hud-
bred, said the Mlrtin man that Tyler
d, on not get IS votes in the democratic
caucus Of the next Legislature " 81 VIII
sac you later. > said the Tyler man, and
they parted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18

The condition Of Mr.. cambridge
Pitts, who is i'll with typhoid fever at
the home Of his uncle, Mr.. A. d. Tap
scott, was not improved yesterday.
Major w. II Russell continues very
i'll. He was much weaker yesterday.
There is no improvement in the con-
dition of Mrs. Laura Heiser, who con-
times critically i'll.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
Mrs. Ellis Declared Insane.

Richmond, July l5.-Mrs. Lizzie FL
lis, of Farmville, who has been on trial
in the Hastings Court OF this city for
the murder of her sixteen-months'old
infant, which crime she confessed, was
this afternoon acquitted on the ground
Of insanity. She will be sent to the
Williamsburg Asylum for the Insane.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
~ MEMcRIAM
To Mrs J C Porter

On the 23td Of June one Of the purest
hottest and best of women passed from
her earthly hume 10 wing her way di-
rect toward the heavenly one awaiting
her. which she so truly desired and de.
served
Having been confined % her chair
from rheumatism for many, many years,
her character had grown yearly more
sweet and heaven.touched, until, at
last, she seemed one TOO pure for human
life and fit only to live with and near
Christ. her Master, whom she served
here continually, both night and dag.
During all the time Of her severe sut-
ferings here no one ever heard her
murmur, but. sustained by an unseen
Power. she, with an unfalterlng trust,
was ever ready TO lie down IN perfect
rest and peace.
Ever cheerful, hopeful, helpful and
earnest in her Christian life. her influ-
ence went abroad into all lands, and
she. by her perfect example. in living
the life God set for her, brought all
who came under hez influence, or even
in hearing Of her, into more kindly,
nobler and more uuseltish spirit.
Lonely and hiddenly in the world
It's the lot Of some lives 10 stay;
The tremulous wings Of their hearts are
furled,
Until they fly from the world away,
And find their rest on "Our Father
breast,
Where earth's unknown shall be known
the best,
And the hidden hearts shall be bright
est blest
4 Loving Heart
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
The Prince william Horse Show
be Manassas Journal says :

The ManaBBaB JOuIHaI 5Hys'
1.-THE entries for the Horse Snow
next week are fully IS ahead OF last
years big show, and everything points
TO the finest exhibition o: the kind ever
known south of Philadelphia. and In
many features unsurpassed by any
show ever held.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
LOCAL MARKETS


Wheat, go to 60; corn, As to 45, meal 80
tolOO per 100 pounds; oats, ~ to 30;
fowls (live), to 616 i; spring chickens.
0 to 10 cts. per Id. lard, 2
to s; eggs, 10 to II cts. butter
Is to 90; hams, 10 to ll1a, Irish
potatoes, 90 to 60; beef, 8 to ga veal
4 to Az; Pork, to AZ; hides
(green), 6 to 7 ;hides (dry), 8 to 10 hides
(green) sailed. z to 8.
Wool-Unwashed 10 to 20 washed
% to %.
The Grain Market.
The grain markets closed yesterday
as follows: s. ,ot/
Ohicago-wheat, July 7f1s Sep. TIA
Corn. July 49, May oats, "a.
New York-Southeru wheat 10 10
90 Southern corn. 40'to Al
baltimore Southern wheat. 10 g. "a
Southern corn, 40 TO Al
Wheat, 60 10 ~ corn,
40 to 43.
30 "a Al.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
spotsvlvania Tobacco Sale,

Mr.. James L. Rawlings, of Spotsyl
vania, sold his crop of tobacco this
season in Richmond, at the following
prices 500 pounds, q $l8; 400 pounds.
@$l7 rs; 300 pounds, a SO. 10; and 25O
pounda az 81
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
HEADQUARTERS for BaiIdins Materials.

| keep ali kinds OF North Carolina ana n
CHINA Lunher. dressed and undrcssed, Shin
sios, Laths sash, Doors ana Blinds. Lime.
Cement, Calciuc Plaster. P.astcriug halr,
Building and Paving Brick. Tin ami Iron
ROOFING Cut and " ire Nails, All Kinds Ready
Mixed Paints and Dry Paint Linsccd OF.
Turpcutine. Dryer Narnlsh and LOWS, mite
Lead. Paint Brushes Ot all kinds, lndOw
class and Putty Farm Magans, Road carts
aud Ruggies. r. u. OOLh.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
New Advertisements.

Sealed proposals for furnishing the
Aims House with coal and wood. See
ad of committee elsewhere.
Examination and election Of teachers
in Fredericksburg. Read notice OF
Clerk of School Board in another col
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
First Gun for Martin

Norfolk, Va. July l5'-The Norfolk
County Democratic Convention has re-
nominated NJ. B. Newberne for the
House Of Delegates by acclamation.
Resolutions we're adopted endorsing
Senator Martin for reelection. The
resolutions are very eulogistic.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
Good Yields of Wheat.

Mr.. John W. Lafoe. of Caroline. on
the Neck" farm threshed over 1 200
bushels of ch)ic, v heat this season
from 60 acres.
Mr.. G w. Lewis. # SpOtsy lvania.
has made 60l bushels Of wheat this sea
son from 81 acre.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18

The Manassas Journal says; "Ex'
Congressman Meredith has suffered an
other attack from his old trouble and
was confined to the house several days
last week. He has very much improved
again.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
Richmond, Fredericksburg &
Potomac Railroad.

Schedule in effect May 2lst, 1899
TRAINS LEAVE FREDRKICKSBr re
Leave Northward.
sig A. NJ. daily.
9l6A. NJ. Daily except sunday. local, 20
QuanticO only.
lU.l3 A. NJ, Sundays only.
lj.3S A. NJ daily except sunday.
I.31 Z. NJ. daily except sunday. Does ID I
stop between Fredericksburg ana QuautlVo.
s,2S +. Nj. daily.
Leave Southwark.
o.5S 4. NJ. daily. stops only AZ Milford
boswell and Ashland, week days. Makes al
local stops Sundays.
l2.4s p. Nj. daily except sunday. Makes all
local stops.
III z. NJ. Daily except Sunday. stops only
at Milford, boswell. Ashland aud Glen Allen.
$50 z. Nj. Daily stops only AZ boswell ana
Ashland.
ga z. NJ. Daily makes all local stops
fredericksburg and Richmond AccOmoda-
ton. Daily except Sunday.
Makes all local stops.
Leaves Frederic kShurg ~ GU \. v. AT
rlNts Richmond So 4. VI. Leaves hlchmV ~
st4PM Arrives Ere dcrlcXsturs "a /. VI,
W L. Taylor. Traffic Manager.
h. 4. d. Myers. President.
y. c. COX. Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18

Marvin and Wharton Camp Meetings.
Marvin Grove Camp meeting in
Richmond county. will commence Fri
day, August 4th and continue ten
days.
Wharton Grove Camp in Lancaster,
will commence on Thursday. July ~
and also continue ten days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
St. swithin 5 Day.

Saturday was the day Of st. Swithin,
a meteorological saint. to whom tradi'
ton has given a reputation as weather
nrophet similar to that Of the ground
hog. In fact, st. Swithin, who was
Bishop of Winchester, England, some
thing more than thousand years ago,
is to the summer what the ground hog
is to the late winter and early spring
so far as weather is concerned.
The old adage regarding him is tc
the effect that if it rains or is fair on
St swithin's day. July 10, there Will
he a continuous track Of wet or dry
weather for the forty days coming. The
old lines say
81 swithin's Day. il thou dost rain,
Eor forty days Il will remain:
81 Swithin's Day, IL thou be fair,
For forty days twill rain nae male'
There was quite heavy rain Satur'
dav evening aud on Sunday several
very light showers.
We had another rainfall yesterday
afternoon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
S. Sydney Bradford,
Contractor and Builder.

The only licensed REAL ESTATE
AGENT AND AUCTIONEER in Fred
ericksburg, Va. having complied with
the laws and regulations Of the City and
State governing the same, is now ready
to list property of all classes. All real
estate intrusted to me for sale will be
well described and thoroughly adyer-
tised. Easy terms.
Office 9O8 Princess Anne Street Fred
ericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
VsgjIai. ?tIytI!aa! Institute,
state A. & NJ. College,
AT RLACKSBURG, VA.

Thirty instructors, Thoroughly egulpPe"Ss
shops. laboratories and inhrmary. Farm or
iGl acres Steam heat and electric lights IN
dormitories. Degree courses in agriculture
Horticulture. civil, mechanical and electrical
engineering, applied chemistry and gen sgri
soience Shorter courses IN practlcal agrl-
cuIture and practical mechanics.
Total cost of session of nine months, includ
in1 tnition and other fees, uniform, board,
washing, textbooks, medical attendance'
Sie5O0 Next session begins September 2lst,
is99 For catalogue apply TO
J. NJ. McBRYDE, Phi. D., I. L. d.
ivl6-8t President.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
$4,000 LOST

The Big FIRE AT opoIsy NaHIA, = 10
cost Residents of the county that
amount through Failure TO Insure
vi all the Property Destroyed none
was covered by Insurance, except Mr..
KnightOn's Residence.
The Georgia Home-Old and Reliable
Carried His Risk and Will Pay His
Loss.
People in the Country should Protect
their Property.
Wriie fnr rafes etc L.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
Tlc Bee Hive.

A few prices to boom business dur
ing the dull season =
Prunes &C. pound.
Maccaroni SC.
Plain and Mixed Candy 70. lb.
Large box Lye Sc.
Lump Starch 4c. ID.
Alabaster Starch, with BlueinR and
Wax TO- package
Corn Search 10.
Large boxes Matches DC dozen @ dozen
for Poe
Wooden Wash Boards Sc.
Clothes Pins lc dozen
Oobbler's Shoe Nails &C. box.
Ink 80. bottle.
Envelopes &c. package.
Paper and &C. quire.
Armour's Key Soap for 90.
Our Favorite Soap, II bars for 300.
This an old we'll seasoned soap and
only limited quantity in stock and
cannot be sold again at the price.
Special bargains in
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18
SHOES, BOOTS,

Tlnware, Dry Goods, Notions, Etc.
Country merchants will do we'll TO
get our figures TO the trade before buy
ing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18

81 swithin's Day, il thou dOst rain,
For forty days It will remain
~ Swithin's Day, IL thou be fair, -.
~ fortv DAYS twill rain nae mair.'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-18

The Oregon Volunteers and the Cali
fornia Signal Corps, which landed in
San Francisco from Manila on last
Friday were given an enthusiastic
greeting.