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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
The Oyster Business Jeopardized.

The Yirginiau. Pilot had something 10
say few days ago in regard to the
meeting Of the Board Of Fisheries, which
is soon to occur in Norfolk. and took
occasion to make some suggestions be
lieved from past experience, TO be OF
advantage to the Oyster industry.
II now appears from interviews that
the last Legislature has made 1t possible
for serious. II not irreparable damage, to
be done the Oyster industry. Dredging,
with the consent Of the Board Of Fish
cries, may be allowed in the James
river aud other places now depended
upon for seed oysters.
Dredging, as shown by the opinion
and experience Of leading oystermen, is
absolutely destructive Of the oyster rock
This was the experience Of the State Of
Maryland, which State is now spending
hundreds Of thousands Of dollars plant
ing oysters were the supply has absolute.
ly given out.
The experience Of all oysterm,n leads
them to distrust the dredger The
planter accuses the dredger Of poach'
ing. not only on public rock, but upon
private grounds. Their experience is
certainly worth something. Dredgers
are accused Of renting from the State
a small territory and afterwards tax
ing and using as much more as they
wish. This, too, is Of Importance, since
the State Treasury is the loser.
The public in general little appreciate
what this law means Nor is It in touch
with the oyster law As long as oysters
can be had in the market.at a fair price
no question is asked Let them once
become scarce and the difference will be
feft.
But in business way the matter
should come straight home TO the Busi-
ness Mems Association The destruc
tion of oysters means that thousands Of
idle negroes will be thrown upon the
city. 1t means that thousands Of dol
lars will be turned away from this port
and into other channels; it means that
one Of the largest industries of the port
will be destroyed.
Let Us stand together in aiding the
planting and protection Of the oyster,
instead Of idly permitting the wanton
destruction of the very oyster-rock 1t.
self for the present satisfaction Of some
greedy interest that has conceived the
idea Of enriching itself while the peo'
pie sleep, leaving them to sorrow for
their carelessnt So.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
ECHoES OF THE PRESS.

The constitution must follow the
flag" will be the battle cry Of Democracy
in the coming campAign-Pultski News
Review
Rev. Jnlisn Broaddus writes to the
Religious Herald :"All honor to sou
for the stand you took against the
novel legislation proposed with refer
ence to the chaplaincy bill Resist the
entrance of the camel's nose. or he will
have his whole body in The Bop'ists
cf the State Will stand by you
The seat Of Mr. Youae, from the
Second Virginia district, has been given
to Mr Wise. the Republican contestant,
by strict purity vote This decision
is in line with the practice Of the Re.
publican majority Of the House, which
decides each contest not on the merits
# the case. but according to the party
afliliat e the contestants. Lynch.
burg News
We have watched with much interest
for the result II the movement for the
establishment q sugar beet plant 10
Frederick,burg ard the information
now comes through the Star. The Free
Lance and Richmond Dispatch that II
will certainly be built 1t seems that
the farmers were little shy, and in or
der TO be sure Of an adequate supply 4
beets, company has been formed TO
undertake the cultivation Of /, 900 acres
We congratulate the Business Men s
Association Of that ancient, but very
lively aud progressive Burg, upon the
realization Of hope which they have
long entertained, and labored so perse-
veringly TO have fulfilled -Southside
Sentinel.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
Words Of Warning Were Fired From a
Gun That Killed Woman.
DaIlas. Ga. March l4tI

Dallas. Ga, March 18th.
"Be sure your sins will find you
ont. "
1T is appointed unto all men once
to die, and after that the judgment "
These two messages, written on pa
per gun wads, one of which accom-.
panied the charge Of shot that killed
Nellie Mcdowell, will figure promi-
nently in the evidence at the trial OF
her half brother, Wyley Jones, for
murder.
For many years Nellie had made her
home at the residence Of Sol Jones, a
rich farmer, and it is alleged that his
relations with her drove his wife away
from home. At any rate. Nellie was
shot dead while sitting in the house
with her children.
A shotgun was found at Wylie Jones
home with one barrel empty and the
other loaded. The wad Of the charge
which killed the woman and that re-
naming in the gun appear TO have
been from the same paper On the
half burned one found near the body
was printed the first message. and
on the wad Withdrawn from the gun
the other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
PRICE 3 CENTS,
CURRENT TOPICS.

The next meeting Of the Farmers
National Congress will be held at
Colorado Springs, COL
Mrs. Lucinda II. Stone. widely
known as "the mother If women 9
olubs" and a writer and educator Of
note. died at the age Of So
Virginia politics are slowly begin.
ming to warm up all over the State and
the candidates are already putting In
twelve hours a day in making their
election sure
The ninety Senators Of the United
States, whose salaries aggregate $780,.
600, are waited upon by force Of 300
employees, with aggregate salaries Of
SjlO, 600. And the Government pays
the bills
Mr. W. G.. Newman, who amassed q
fortune in New York aud who owns an
elegant estate near Somerset, In Orange
county. On which he has spent large
sum Of money in making improvements
and where he passes most Of his time
in summer, has donated $500 to the
Orange Horsemen's Association for
special prizes at the exhibition next
August.
Not since the years preceding the
civil war when the question Of the
power Of Congress to legislate on the
subject of slavery in the territories was
agitating the country has there been
such exhaustive exan4:2ation of the
treaties, constitutional provisions and
judicial decisions bearing upon the
subject, as was devoted to the Porto
Rico bill by both Houses Of the U. 8.
/ Congress
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
what to Do Until the Doctor Arrives,

1t is very hard to stand idly by -
see our dear ones suffer while aV Aiting
the arrival Of the doctor An Albany
IN. Y )dairyman called at drug gstore
there for doctor to come and see his
child, then very sick with Group. Not
finding the doctor in, he left word
for him TO come at once on his return.
He also bought bottle Of Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy, which be hoped
would gives some relief until the
doctor should arrive. In few hours
he returned, saying the doctor need not
come. as the child was much better.
The druggist, Mr.. Otto Scholz, says the
family has since recommended Cham.
berlain's Cough Remedy to their
neighbors and friends until he has q
constant demand for it from that part
OF the country For sale by NJ M Lewis.
Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
Come Again.

The old maid stood on the steamboat
deck. when all bat she had fled. and
calmly faced the kissing bug that
circled overhead. The maiden shrieked
and the matron swOoned, and the men
all swore amen, - but the game old
maid like a hero stayed. and Whispered
"come again. There was a buzz-a
thunder sound the old maid-was she
dead? Nay, still she stood and cried
for more, but the kissing bug had fled
Orange Observer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
Diary Of the Printers Devil IN the
Topeka Capital oAco.
From the New York World }
MONDAY. -MARCH ~. 1910

MONDAY. MARCH r. 1900
II A. Sheldon made a speech t.
US, saying we mustn't smoke He's q
frost
ll3O A. Sheldon came fooling
around the imposin stone an got the
sponge under his elbow. New coat for
Sheldon
1:2OP Asked Sheldon for dime
TO get a new cylinder for the press
He's easy.
2IOP. M.-Told him the lithogrsph.
room needed quarters worth Of metal
Wonder how long he will last.
2:5O p. M.-Asked Sheldon II | could
trade of the book about His Steps"
he give me for somethin interestin'.
Got the evil eye.
$3.50 p. NJ Sheldon told me he liked
the newspaper biz frst.class. Went in
and asst him.
4P. NJ Took in proofs Of one o.
Sheldon's articles to him aud told him
it was lulu What is lulu he
said. You are, " said. Not cent
5P. M-Offered him hunk o. roller
for chewin gum Didn't bite. OAtchin
on to the biz.
$50 p. M.-Sheldon wiped his face
on the Office towel All he needs is a
wig an rag.time song to be Billy
West.
7P. M.-Lit cigarette stub back of
galley rack. Sheldon's nose all right
Suspended.
$40 p. M.-Sent for
8:25 p. M.-Got back. New kid
hired to fill my place hadn't done moth
In bat pi form. Never seen a print
shop in his life before.
s 80 p. NJ Told Sheldon that seein
the new principles the office was work
in under I'd forgive him.
10 80 p. NJ. Asked Sheldon for 8
raise Good chance.
Midnight-HId a square talk with
Sheldon. Got the raise. Told him the
editor want the whole thing Said be
guessed that wss right.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
How's This.

We offer one Hun5r Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Hail's Uatai rh Cure.
F.JCHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
We, the uudcrsign d, have known Z. j
Ch sncy. for the last ID years, and beie &c him
pertc tly hOLoTab / ! all business transac
tons, aud finnac al Gble 10 carry out any
obltsatiOn mad by their firm.
WEST Il TRUAx, Wholesale Druggi is, To-
lido. o.
WALDING, KINNAN 4 MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, y.
Hal,'s Ca arTh Cure is taken internally act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the s. stem. Price 1jc. per bottle.
sold By all druggists. Testimonials free
Halls tami Pills are the best.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20

Up to February about g. 600 COO OF
the Virginia century bonds had been
registered as a permanent investment.
The State Sinking Fund has already
bought about s344, 900 and has
about $3.50, 900 more on hand in
cash. The State will buy sll5, 900
more of the century bonds on the goth
instant for the sinking fund, and this
demand has caused the price to go up
The price for century bonds recently
was SO, being a gain Of 3 per cent.
within the past two months.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
KING GEORGE.
Correspondence Of The Free Lance J
KING George County, Va
M..L - tanp

Correspondence OF Inc FREE Lance
KING George County, Va
March II. 1900
l.. W. Jett. the popular merchant and
postmaster at Dogue, is conducting q
thrifty mercantile establishment not
withstanding the multiplicity Of stores.
Farmers are ayailing themselves q
every possible opportunity for upturniDg
the soll
Growing gains are looking up for
the season The farm of Mr. Allen
Smith, Of Canning is one Of the best
IN the county.
Mr. and Mrs X II Holbert, Of the
Yellow Hill neighborhood are critically
i'll. Mr. Holbert is an octogenarian
Mr. Howard Mcdaniel has a store near
Yellow Hlll, and is doing a good bust
ness, especially in the exchange Of eggs
A hourishing colored school is pro-
crossing under the tutorship Of S. L
Parker. Pencil Pusher.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
Red Hot From The Gun

Was the ball that hit G. B. Stead.
man of Newark, Mich. in the OWL
War 1t caused horrible Ulcers that no
treatment helped for 90 years. Then
Bucklsn's Arnica Sslve cured him.
Cures Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Boils, Felons,
Corns. Skin Eruptlons Best Pile cure
on earth. 25 OTIS box Cure guaran-
teed Sold by M. NJ Lewis Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
Working Nirht and DaY.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that every was made is DR.. King s
New Life Pills Every pill is q sugar
coated globule nf health. that changes
weakness into strength, listlessne ess
into energy. b.ain-fag Into mental
power. They're wonderful in building
up the health. Only 25o per box. Sold
BY M. NJ. Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20

Colonel Robert b. Wallace. is dead
He was born in Illinois and appointed
to the Military Academy from Mon.
tana in 1856. While lieutenant color el
Of the First Montana Volunteers he was
wounded in action at Osloocan, p. /.
He was invslided home last October
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
EcHoES OF THE LEGISLATURE.

The commissioners valuation law IS
meeting with general disapproyal.
Richmond lawyers express the opin-
ion that the bill Incorporating the
Farmers Fair Association passed by
the Virginia Legislature does not au-
thoriza pool selling. bookmaking or
prizafghts
ONCE MORE ~ CIVILIZATION.
We are glad the Legislature has ad-
j1urned, we were getting uneasy about
our representatives, they might get hurt
fooling around among those pistol toters
Of East Virginia. Oar epresentatives
are not walking arsenals like the repre-
sentstives from over the ridge, and our
delegates certainly can't run. but they
would be cure to stop the stray lead il
any were turned loose, especially Mr..
Ohurchman, he couldn't help it, Our
Senator is built both for fghting and
running and car better take care Of
himself But we must get our Three
Johns" home where they will once
more be among civilized people. -
Stanton News
AN ENTERPRISING MEMBER.
One Of the most enterprising mem
bers of the Legislature which has just
adjourned was the Hon. j. NJ. White
head. from the far.of land Of Lee.
In addition 10 his arduous duties on
the fl )or of the House he was the sole
proprietor of a first.clsss peanut stand
in the northwest corner Of the rotunds
Of the Capitol, at which he dispensed,
10 addition to the genuine Nansemond
peanuts, apples. bananas and the latest
brands Of cigars and chewing tobacco.
Nearly every morning the distinguish.
ed member from Lee could be seen
pulling up Capitol Hill with two large
baskets filled with good things for the
day. When an important measure was
up the doctor would often delegate his
little son to ply his trade The boy
suffered an attack Of mumps during the
session, but this did not deter him from
coming daily to the assistance OF his
distinguished father. Richmond (Vs.)
Times
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20

The STANDARD Chain Trust has been
organized in New York. Nine manu-.
facturers turned over their property TO
the company and elected officers and
directors The company is capitalized
at $3 900. 600.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20

The Armour Packing interests have
been incorporated with a capitalization
Of $50, 900, COO
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
Liquor Dealers
p. McCracken, Bro. & CO ,

~ NbOLBsAIA AND hHIAt0-
GAUIEks AND LIQUOR DEALERS.
Oder Ten Thousand Gallons PURE RYE
and BOURBON WHISTLES, from tie fc
lowing vel known distilleries Graft Il 90
Of ONO. Boone County Dlstilling Co, o.
kentucky Monticello D'stiiiery, Of Mary
nd and W. e. Gray, Of Pennsylvania.
Agents fo- Bergner Il Engle's Lager Beer
rbey also oGer Staple and Fancy Groceries
Agricultural implements, Seeds, Gusno' and
rment
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
!Ssi. NJ n.a PATRONS, !all.

We are now prepared to ca
ter to your trade for anything
you may want in the Liquor or
Tobacco Line, and we promise
to give you the same satisfac-
ton that we did in 1899, when
we had the largest trade we
ever had. We appreciate your
trade, and shall endeavOr in
the future as in the past to give
you full value for your money
and give you only pure, un-
adulterated goods. Thanking
you for past favors, we remain
Respectfully yours,
Strasburger s Son
One Price. Reliable Liquor and To-
bacco House.
Highest prices paid for
F'urS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
An E5itor Finds Sure Cure for Rheu
matism.

A r De Fluent, editor Of the Jour
nal, DJylestown, Ohio, suffered for q
number Of years from rheumatism In
his right shoulder and side. He says
MY right arm at times was entirely
useless. l tried Chamberlain Pain
Balm, and was surprised to receive re-
lief almost Immediately. The Pain
Balm has been a constant companion
Of mine ever since and 1t never fails )"
For sale by NJ. NJ Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20

atosu,
falule eat y acc
d. saw vas eH
a @:$s ri go 80 AY
aniwI
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
D.SIOTiS Muscles,
Sn1lIePS Nerves,
SIf!enS Joints.
RHFUMATISM
l. due tOan acid poison
organs To- carry of and keep

the joints niust and nerve
.vrisi llI
r~l M aull t
I..tt viii il va
i'm sl,i, finally become clroni
tlcri l disease
au,l o health
miiie el whether
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
Rhcnnafisna is Strictly BIOOd Diseas

ottr oNty % ca
uiupr.sr lultt mon
ruin thel l4eSila o. irl 3D. oNu c
la general health and the 'e I'm. W emo " viD5
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-30
DETECTIVE WOUNDED.
Shot While Trying to Capture a
tang OF Robbers.
ONE R0BBER SHOT.
He Refuses 10 Give Ills Name-The Re.
mainder Of His Pals Escape.
They Had Planned 10 Rob
Passenger Train.

/ ~ - O..
"'"' nv Jan. S'-dohn jackson.
:, N'0'''' VI 'uo "'ssoufi' hAnsas and
. ",''A' ',o'h 'euAhA was shot
'Vsn '"' 'e"' ne'e early To-Day aud
- """ ,' ny "gang OF men
az 49, 80 " ''""s 70 TOD 4" "ain on
'"s .l'',Ou'' acme runway
"'.' "''hHou' 'iA'uy learned that an
..'P, "o"'' w 'ii"us 70 TOD tue east
N'u"' "'''"'''l ''al" NO D. dns here at
- W. LOT ~ LOUIS Snperlntend'
,'"u' 'i"'ui"''oh WAS 'he holdup
'u'' '"Ao P,aoe near porah' a small
~, "eaf 'o'uen
""eu the posse arrived they learned
that the suspected men were at resort
and It was decided to arrest them. a. il
was believed enough evidence had been
secured 10 bring nbont THAR cnnvi.,ior
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-30
wem-s u..d POL. aud shn,.l..

Fort Scott. Jan. 20 AT Marmaton.
Kas, five miles west Of here. a dozen
women have been at work for two DAYS
with picks and shovels excavating for
the foundation Of a church building.
They recently organized United Broth.
rem church, aud could raise but enough
money TO buy the material necessary
for such house Of worship NJ they de-
sired. For several weeks they debated
the question Of abandoning the idea OF
building church. but Thursday they
determined 10 do the work themselye-
Downing old clothes they repaired 20 the
site. staked of the ground and began
throwing dirt. After they had put IN
two days without male help. they went
10 resume work and found crowd Of
prominent men there volunteering To
finish the job. They worked like q
construction gang all day. suspending
their own business for the purpose. The
women served them dinner.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-30
Mason Objects to Criticism.

Washington. Jan 20 In the senate
today Mr.. Mason Of Illinois, rising
70 a questson Of personal privilege had
read an interview purpoting to have
been held with the British consul at
New Orleans. in which the Illinois sen
ator was criticised for his speech in sym
patty with the Beers. Mr.. Mason Sc
verely criticised the British government
not the people. saying that not on, %
tenth Of the English speaking people ia
Vored the present war in South Africa
and % per cent Of this country sympa.
thized with the Beers He said It was
not the first time British diplomats mad
interfered in American politics aud he
desired TO have attention called 10 thi.
matter now before IL could iniure the
present administration ~ IL had Mr..
Cleyeland's
Mr. Lodge said he did not think a
diplomatic or consular officer Of any
government had any right 70 criticise a
senator or representative or any officer
Of this government Mr. Lodge said the
gallant fight the Beers were making
fired the neart Of every man
Mr.. Mason criticised the foi eign rela.
tons committee for taking no action
upon his resolution Of sympathy.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-30
CONGRESSIONAL FORECAST.
Philippians aud Fin-aelai Qa..tiess and
Qaay Ease BEFORE the ssnsts.

Philippians sRd Fin-Re,.I Questions aad
Qaay Ease Before the senate.
Washington. Jan 20 Senators Bacon
and Tillman have given notice II
speeches during the week ON the Phil
ippine question. but beyond these notices
no indication has been given Of the prob
able course Of events in the senate dur
ing the week. The currency bill con-
tinues 10 hold the right Of way and Il is
not improbable that II will be made the
subject of more or lees speechmaking.
During the early part Of the week
there will be change in the elective
Offices in the senate and that in accord.
Ancs with the Republican caucus Of last
week. Mr. Bennett will DO installed as
secretary aud Mr. RAnsdell As sergeant
alarms
Senator Jones Of Arkansas. will con-
tinue in executive session his efforts 10
secure reconsideration Of the Samoan
treaty. but this motion will be resisted
by the Republicans
There is u tacit understand that the
Quay contes, will not be taken up until
after the disposition Of the currency
bill
There is no program mapped out for
the house this week The Indian appro-
priatiou bill has been reported and the
consular and diplomatic appropriation
bill Is in preparation. 1t is said that
these bills will occupy the major por.
ton Of the week
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-30

Holden, Mo. Jan. 20 The postoffice
At Pittsvill,. a village 10 miles north OF
here. was robbed Friday evening by two
masked men. The robbers entered the
store Of Postmaster ID NJ Miller and or
dered the proprietor and three loungers
TO hold up their hands at the point of
reyolvers They were searched and a
small amount Of change taken from
them The robbers then went into the
safe aud took 80 belonging to the gov.
eminent The loungers were ordered To
keep still until the robbers escaped. and
they Obeyed
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-30
Republican. May Plank.

Washington, Jan. 90 Mr.. Bryan and
other Democratic leaders are planning
10 made an antitrust declaration one OF
the principal planks Of their platform.
but the Republicans may execute a
flank movement that will make the is.
sue very subordinate one and will give
their party whatever credit Is 10 be got
ten ont u II
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-30
TUESDAY, JANUARY 80 1900

Dom Paul has issued another
proclamation as full Of biblical
maxims as his army is Of Maxim
guns. His men appear to be as
skillful with the guns as he is with
Bible Laredo News.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-30

The wagoners bid their wives and
children an eHecsionate adieu as
they start Of the market these days
for they have learned that it may
be days aud even weeks before they
again See the home folks. II is a
rough and rugged road and over
which life has been lost-horse life.
-Madisonville Meter.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-30

The only limit to cotton mill
construction this year is said to be
that of the foundries to turn out
the necessary machinery. South
Carolina will be the leading cotton
manufacturing state, by the close
Of next year.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-30

Frankfort Jan 90 In tho case OF
Van Meter, Democrat against Berry.
Republican, for the latters scat In the
lower house Of the legislature decided
in favor Of Van Mater by n vote Of 81 10
IS This is the vote which the Repub-
licans and Democrats admit is an accu-
rate forecast Of the vote in the Goebsl.
TAYLOR contest
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-30
Former Information . Reply.

Washington, Jan. 20 Secretary OF
the treasury has transmitted 10 the sen.
ate a reply TO the resolution calling for
further information ~ to his dealings
with officials Of the National City bank
Of New York, Secretary Gage quotes
full the senate resolution and adds that
II might be considered fully answered
by his communication Of Jan. 10. in
reply to the senate's first resolution Of
inquiry on the same subject