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Evening star., 1901-11-15
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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

Z. Q. RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LINE Co
DAILY STEAMERS FOR RIVER LANDlNGS
STEAMER WAKEFIELD-Sunday, Tuesday and
Thursday at Am. to Colonial Beach and Wirt's
wharf and intermediate landings.
STEAMER HARRY RANDALL-Monday and
Wednesday Ct 4 Pm: for Colonial Beach. Cotton .
and intermediate landings, and landings In Wicom.
fco river and St. Clements bay. Nd and Nomini
and Lower Maehodoc creeks. Va. Saturdays At
q NJ for Colonial Beach and intermediate landins,
and Bushwood. Rock Point. Colton's. Curriomss
tnd landings In Nomini creek.
UNITED STATES NAH. ROUTE,
WASHINGTON. D. G.. TO GLYMONT, Nd.
and intermediate landings.
The STEAMER SAM'L ]. PENTZ-Daily except
Sunday. $3.50 am. Returning about pm.
Passenger accommodations nrst-class. Ersishs
received until the hour of sailing
E 8. RANDALL. Manager, phone If06 GEO.
o.; CARPENTER, General Agent Washington
dria. phone 30. q
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THE wEEMs STEAMBOAT co.

SI EAMbOAI
Potomac River Route-Fan Schedule.
On and after October steamers Potomac and
northumberland viii leave 7th It, wharf ever
Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, 1T & pm, Tor Baf
umore snd river iandings. Rstnrning leave Balti
and SATURDAY., ct pm, All river freight must Be
prepaid Beitimore, Philadelphia and New Yosh
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Evening star., 1901-11-15

The average man is In the habit of think
ing that when simple occurrence happens
right before his eyes he knows what he
sees and sees it just as # is. But astron-
omy has learned that this is not 30. When
men watch so plain a thing as a star pass
ing behind wire they differ In their opin-
ions as to the exact moment when II
passed, and 1t is necessary to make mathe-
matical allowance for their personal pecu-
tiarities. I'VE press the key when We
think it is there. but 1t il always somewhere
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-28
KING GEORGE
News Notes ana Personals.
March 23, 1901.

Correspondents of THE FREE LANcE.)
King George G. H., March %, 1901.
Mr.. John Boggs, Of Mount Ida," has
returned from n pleasant visit to friends
in Washington.
At the meeting Of the Board of Super
yisors on the 10th instant, no claims
were presented forexpenses incurred from
treatment OF smallpox epidemic or for
vaccination.
Mr.. G. 0gle Tayloe has been appointed
express agent for Adams Express Com
pany at the Hop Yard, on the Weems
Line OF steamers.
7 A colored man named John Grymes
was adjudged insane by Justice J. Sgd
nor Massey, Drs. Minor and Ninde being
the examining physicians, at Comorn, on
the 10th inst The lunatic is to be taken
care of by his friends until sent for from
the hospital.
Mr.. ]. p. Billingsley has contracted to
erect for Mr.. W. A. Rose, Common
wealth's Attotney, n dwelling house
with all modern improvements. The
house will he located near King George
C. H., and will add no little to the ap-
pearance of our village.
Mr.. Frank Taylor, Of Hayes" has re-
turned from Richmond, where he has
been visiting relatives.
On Monday evening, the 18th inst, a
marty of colored folk waited mt the Hop
Yard To take the Richmond" of the
Weems Line, en- route to Baltimore. When
the steamer arrived the party marched
nboard, some of them showing strong
evidences of having recently recovered
from smallpox. The officers OF the boat
eoon had them all ashore, refusing to
take any of them to Baltimore.
Mr.. JnO. 5. Dickinson, OF Berry Plain, =
on the Rappahannock, is visiting friends
in Washington.
Mr.. John T. Minor, Of Comorn, nc
companied by his daughter, Mrs. J. r.
Baker, OF Edge Hill. Is visiting relatives
and friends In Washington and Balti-
more.
Messrs. r. J. Washington, W. A. Rose
and Judge G. III. Ashton are engaged in
taking dispositions in animportantchan-
cery cause at Colonial Beach.
Mr. Frank Taylor, Of Hayes. has
captured three foxes alive, one red and
two gray They are all in fine condi-
tion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-28
Warns oyStsrmsn.
lChesa leake Watchman.l

Capt. John A. Curtis, one of the candi-
dates for the Constitutional Convention,
made an address in Richmond city re
Gently, and while we may be wrong, we
think from some of his remarks, that he
has his eyes on our oyster properties,
and intends, If elected to the Convention,
to make our oystermen pay higher taxes
for the privilege of taking oysters from
our rivers. He IL reported in the Ameri-
can as saying frankly: "That he wanted
To go to the Convention to do whatever
he could to promote the oyster industry,
to protect the rights OF Virginians, and
to make this industry yield to the State
the revenue 1t ought to pay"
Capt. Curtis, it seems, does not think
the State il getting revenue enough from
the oyster beds, and contends that II he
is elected to the Constitutional Conven-
ton. "he intends to make the oyster in
dustry yield TO the State, the revenue it
ought 10 pay" We ere absolutely con-
fident that a desperate effort win be
made In the Convention by the ioresters
to heavily tax our oyster industry, and
It behooves Us TO pick out an all-round
good fighter TO represent our fishermen
and oystermen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-28
CONSTITUTIONAL coNvEETIoN

Mr.. Hill Carter has announced his can
didncy for delegate 10 the constitutional
Convention from Hanover county.
Senator Martin assures heeditOr Of the
Charlottesville Progress that he IL TAX
ing no part in the selection Of delegates
To the Constitutional Convention.
DR.. G.. W. Beale announces that he can
not accept the nomination as delegate
to the Constitutional Convention from
Northumberland and Westmoreland
counties.
In spite Of the prediction that the Con-
stituti0nal Convention will be a political
graveyard, it is to be noted that in nj
most every community there are several
who seem eager to embrace the long
sleep these days-Norfolk Dispatch.
Ex-Judge A. Brown Evans, Of Middle
sex. has announced himself a candidate
for the nomination to represent Essex
and Middlesex in the Constitutional Con-
vention Messfs. J. II. C. Beverley and
VIM. Baird, both Of Essex, are also can
didates.
We have spoken often Of the disregard
of decency in the legislatures electing its
own members TO office. Under the new
Constitution we hope to see it shorn of
authority to elect to any office except TO
the United States Senate, which is regu-
lated by the Constitution OF the United
States. .-Staunton News.
great many shallow-pated theorists
affect to believe that the way TO make
people good and TO keep them good is by
fencing them in with prohibitory stat
utes. When anything goes wrong these
worthies shout: Let us amend the Con
stitution" II statutory regulation were
effective the Ten Commandments would
pretty well cover the grOund.-Phila.
Record
Ii may be conceded that where the ig-
norant negro vote is curtailed by a wise
suffrage law, some men who have hither-
to acted with the Democratic party will
join the Republican ranks but Virginia
Democrats are willing to take that risk,
provided that in so odoing they can secure
honest elections and an economical State
government.-Lynchburg News.
We want to see statemen, loyal, sensi.
BILE yirginians from the various trades,
callings and professions sent TO frame
that document. If the work is entrusted
to that class we shall be sure it will be
well done. But good Lord deliver the
old Stateirom having two-fer politicians,
time-serving crayens or ambitious up
starts to build that frame work for Yir-
ginians' future government.-Salem-
Times Register.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-28
PRICE, 3 CENTS
IN MRMoRIAM EsTELLE BILLIARD,

Truly we live in a world where solemn
shadows are continually falling upon
ones pathway, teaching us the Insecurity
of all temporal blessings, and warning us
that here there il no abiding place
Hardly do we wipe away the falling
tears over some memory dear when an
other loved one passes out from among
Us to leave the heart again bruised and
broken. On Friday, the 18th inst, IN the
9th year of her age, at the home Other
father, I 7. billiard, near Belmont, Spot
sylvania county, Miss EstelIe billiard bade
adieu tOfather, brother, loving aunts and
the home of her bright and beautiful
childhood in answer TO the summons 10
come up higher. Although her death was
no surprise To those who knew Of her
long, protracted Illness, yet it was q
shock to her friends and brought sad
ness TO many hearts. The writer had
known Essie from her happy girlhood
days, when bright pupil In the Sunday
school it was his pleasure TO teach her.
She was girl Of high, Christian charae-
ter conscientious and faithful TO duty,
striving always TO do the right AZ she
understood the right; seeking ever to
know the will OF her Heavenly Father.
To her friends she was en- ideal giri,
beautiful IN life, pure in character, gen
erous aue kind; TO father she was low
ing daughter, obedient and true; to dot
ing aunts and brothers she was affection
ate and kind, grateful always for the
ministrations of these loved ones, who
were ever at her bedside OF suffering an
til the Death Angel touched her and she
slept. Loving hands stretched out to
hold her back, but the spirit had fed 10
that land where sickness and parting
come not, and where sundered ties Of
earth are reunited. Our hearts go out In
sympathy for the deer ones Of that home,
made sad by her early death, and we
pray that He, who watches over His
own, will give TO them comfort and con-
ISOLATION and strength TO bear this sore
bereavement. May they runaway from
the gloom Of the grave and look heaven
ward to catch the sweet music from the
life OF their lost child.
'Tis only n little way on 10 my home,
And there in its sunshine forever llroam,
While all the day long | journey with
song
Oh, beautiful Edenland, thou art my
home.
RIP.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-28
FREDERICKSBURG, Va, THURSDAY MARCH g. 1901.
To Capture aguinaldO
Probably the Most Daring Of all Fun
Stcn's Projects.

Manila, March 26.-Gcneral Funston il
now engaged in n daring project, which
promises To be the greatest and most
romantic achievement of his eventful
career. InJanuary, from his hiding-plaee
in the province Of Isabella, Aguinaldo
wrote letters matchmaking the sub
chiefs who had taken the Oath Of allegi-
ance to the United States Later, Agui-
naldo ordered certain insurgent forces in
Southern Luzon to join him ut n rendez-
vous in Isabella province The rebel Off
Ger entrusted with these orders secretly
negotiated with the Americans.
On securing the necessary information,
General Funston planned AguinaldO's
capture, and with General MacArthur's
permission proceeded, two weeks ago,
to make the attempt, General Funston.
with several subordinate officers, six
veteran scouts, and a company of native
scouts, all picked men, embarked on the
gunboat Vicksburg, and were landed on
"a remote beach above Baler 1t was
arranged that Aguinaldo's emissary,
with the native scouts should pass
themselves off AZ insurgent troops, who,
having captured General Funston and
others, were taking them as prisoners
to Aguinaldo. At the right time, when
brought before Aguinaldo, General
Funston was to give signal, when the
tables were TO be turned and Aguinaldo
was to be seized
A six-days' march into the interior was
Treachery wasconsidered
possible, buteyery precaution was taken
The troops in New yiscay and New Ecija
and the gunboats Vicksburg and Albany,
were to cooperate with General Fun
stors force. The Vicksburg is expected
here tomorrow
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-28
Notes and Personals From WeStmcre-
land.

Correspondence of The FREE LANcE)
Oak Grove, Va, March % 1901
DIR. Thomas Taylor, of Leedstown,
who has been very sick, continues indis-
posed His daughter, Miss Nettie, is
teaching for Mr.. John Baxter, at that
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Writ and little
daughter returned to "Wirtland" a few
days ago from Washington.
Mr.. Andrew Flimmcr was called to
Washington few days ago to the bed
side of his father, who is very i'll.
Mrs. Halle Payne Cashell, of Mont
gomery county, Nd, who was formerly
from King George andhas many relatives
here was severely paralyzed on her right
side some days ago. Much sympathy is
felt for her.
Miss Rosa Wilson, of Maryland, is a
guest Of her relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. John
f. Wilson and family, at Wakefield" )"
Mr.. j. Q. Stiff left on Monday for Wash
ington. He has cargo OF ice % inches
thick, which is being unloaded at Colonial
Beach. The captain Of the vessel that
brought the ice says he never handled
finer ice during his many years in the
business
Mrs. Reed, Of Washington, has been
called to the bedside of her aged father,
Capt. b. Baxter, of Leedstown.
Mr.. John Quesenberry ismaking many
improvements at Church Point farm, and
the desert is beginning to bloom as the
rose under his skilful management.
Miss Bessie Washington, of "Campble-
ton" is visitingi in Baltimore.
Miss Elsie Washington closed her school
on the 18th inst.
Mrs. vanhorn has been sick with grip,
but is better
MIR. Robert Marshall lost valuable
horse last week
The Baptist Sunday school at this
place has elected its officers for the en-
suing year. Mr.. Harry Coates is super
intendent. The school WILSON be open
ed for the spring session. 1t is usually a
flourishing school.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-28

least equal efficiency, coupled with sub
stantinl saving Of expense thereby, but
when these two features meet and co
exist in any proposed change in our or
ganic law, shall feel it my duty, as 1t
will also be my pleasure. To do all that |
can to secure it's adoption, and will in
the light of all the facts before me adyo-
cate and support that provision, or set
of provisions, and Constitution as n
whole. az cOmmends itself To me ~ the
hest that can be secured, and that comes
nearest to being In accord with the wishes
of the people and their purpose in calling
the Convention.
am opposed To the division Of the
public school fund between the races on
the basis Of the amount OF taxes paid by
them respectively, as being unwise, and
/ favor such just and fair distribution oi
the same as will secure tO the cOlOred
children suitable education, as far as
may he. on practical lines. This | hold
will he to our ~ wellas To theirintercst.
favor such constitutional provision
as will secure more eiiectuallyi
mature and well considered leg
islation. And. finally, | am, and
have for years been, heartily in favor OF
constitutional revision, and all that is
necessary to secure this on the most
economical basis, consistent with the
amplcst efficiency.
There il no civic honor higher than
that Of being chosen by ones iel-
low-citizens 10 represent them in
this most delicate and difficult
work and there can be no higher and
more sacred duty resting upon the citi-
zen than making that choice on the
ground of fitness alone, ignoringall mere
personal claims that mightin lesser mat
ters be legitimately considered. Holding
this view Of the matter have not sought
the nomination, but, called upon by n
large number of the people To announce
myself M n candidate for that honor,
have now done so, and shall, in my
approaches to the people, M | do
hereby. ask that they consider my claims
to their support purely on the ground of
my fitness to serve them. | say this in
all candor, that those that may
approach personally may understand
that shall not ask or expect them to
pledge themselves TO my support, but
confer with them on the general subject,
urge n full vote, and explain by views on
any of the questions involved, many OF
which could not be touched upon herein
for want of space.
have been led to this explanation by
the fact that have learned that my fail
ure To approach my friends on the sub
iect has been attributed to Indifference,
which il far from being felt.
II elected to serve you, l need not say
that will devote all my powers to the
faithful discharge of the high trust COM
mitted to me, and to the securing OF the
ends sought in the revision, and that
would ever account it the highest of hon
ors to have been chosen by you to take
part in this work, which trust and be-
lieve is fraught withso much of hope and
promise for the State.
Respectfully yours.
7. F. Barbour.
March 23. 1901.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-28
Communicated
10 Caroline Democrats.

Many years ago there was contest
in Baptist church over the election Of
pastor. Some of the members favored
one man and some another, and as the
controversy waxed warm and seemed 10
threaten serious trouble, an old man
arose and in aquiet tmannersaid "Breth-
rem, have listened to all you have had
to say about both men and from what
gather they are both good, pious, ear
nest Christian men. Either will suit me.
IL seems to me there is not much differ
ence among us after all We are all
brother Johns; let US go into an cleo
ton" Whereupon they did, elected a
pastor made It unanimous, ant had
glorious loye-ieast.
Democrats Of Caroline, take notice.
When was a school boy there used TO
be considerable contention over who
should carry of the honors oftheIiterary
societies at the commencement. Some
times it would be a battle royal between
the aspirants. Only one boy could win,
and when thematter was decided nobody
would sulk, but all would come together
as "brother Johns and add 10 thejoy Of
the occasion. When | was counting
man sometimes three OF four young Iel-
lows would go to see the same girl.
Only one could win the prize, and.when
the choice was made no one despised the
girl or envied the man, but all went 70
the wedding as brother Johns, had a
Jolly good time, and kissed the bride.
When was IN the Confederate army
sometimes we had TO fill a vacant Office
OF course, there would bemany aspirants.
as Il carried both honor and pay. The
excitement would often get toiever heat,
hut when the contest was over, we never
thought OF breaking up the company.
hut would all come together as brother
Johns aud present a solid iront TO the
enemy.
Now. Democrats Of Caroline, iet us
hurry all past ieuds, come together ns
abrofher Johns present solid front,nn.i
march toyict0ry. Let all she p1od'goie
come home, and nai understand the can
,lidafc has aiatied OK, let's buy him opQ
kin him and make merry With op<
fgienda
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-28
A GOOD cOugh Msdiclne for chlldren.

IL have no hesitancy in recommending
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy" says f..
=. Moran, n well known and popular
banker. Of Petersburg, Va. 1--WE have
given it to our children when troubled
with bad coughs, also whooping cough,
and it has always given perfect satisfac-
ton. Ii was recommended to me by n
druggist as the best cough medicine FOR
children M il contained no opium or other
harmful drug" Sold by NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-28
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

Schedule in effect Jan. IA, 1901.
All trains arrive at and depart from Penn
sylvania Passenger station
sol a. m.-Daily-ior panyille' ChaTlotte
for Warrenton, at Manassas for Strasburg
and Harrisonburg daily and Staunton week
days at Lynchburg with the Noriolk ana
Western daily for Roanoke and points South.
west and with G. 4 o. r. X. daily for Natural
Bridge and Lexington. -. -
lI:i5a. m.-Daily-THEU UNITED STATES
FAST NAIL carries Pullman Sleepers. New
York and Washington TO Jacksonville, via
Savannah, uniting at Salisbury with Pull
man Sleeper for Asheville and Hot Springs,
N. c., Knoxville, Chattanooga ana Metnphs'
Tenn, and at Charlotte with Pullman sleep
er for Augusta and at Danville with sleeper
for Birmingham; and at Columbia, wlth
sleeper for Charleston, Pullman Sleeper New
York TO New Orleans. Solid train Washing
ton 10 New Orleans without change, connects
at Lynchbnrg daily for Natural Bridge and
Lexington, Va. Dining ear service.
1l:37 A. M--Daily-LOcal for Charlottes-
Vile, connecting at CalvertOn for Warrenton.
4:01 Il. M.--Local for Strasburg and har-
risOnburg daily except Sunday:
4:3O +. NJ. daily, local for CharlottesVllle,
connectinR at CalyertoR for Warrenton.
6:35 r. NJ, week day. New York and Florida
Limited. Composite Cafe and Smoking Car,
Dining Car Compartment ana Drawing-foon,
Sleeping Cars and Library and observation
Cars. New York and Washington to ST Au-
'(mstine and Pullman Drawing-roOm Sleeping
Car New York and Washington TO Aiken and
Augusta. steam heated ahd electric nghted
Connecfing at Columbia with ParlOr Car for
CharlestOn and at WnycrOss with ParlOr Car
a.hS p. M. daily New York and Florida Ex-
nress Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars, New
Work and Washington TO Port Tampa, via
Jaeksonville and to Augusta via Coiumbia
Will connection for Aiken, and Thursdays
New York TO Thomasvllle, TIA. IhrOugh
1901 d. m. daily, Washington ana Chatta-
nooga Limited, Via i.ynchDufg Nun e,,,hsss 9sd snd
New Orleans through Bristol Through
coach to Memphis. Parlor ana ODsefna-
tion Car between bradford, Va, and Attalla'
Ala Dining Car service ,.,,,,,c,r.H, ...,.
SOUTH WESTERN, VESTlBULED LIMIT
ED" composed of Dining Cars and Day,
Coaches, Pullman Ycstibuied Sleepefs, New
York to Nashville, Tenn, via Ashyille hnoN-
phis, via Birmingham; New York TO New Or
leans, via Atlanta and Montgomery, Pull
man. Library aud Observation ear between
New York and Washington and Macon Din
coach to Jacksonville Sunset Personally
Conducted Tourist Sleeper on this train every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Washing
ton to San Francisco without change. Con-
nection leaves Richmond at 1 90 d. m Din
ing Car service.
Trains on the Narrow Guage reach Orange
daily at 10;4O q. m.
Trains on. the Southern Railway pass
Orange DAILY as follows:
W II a. m. :. .s5 p. m, 7:4sp. IN.
NORTH BOUND
For rates. map folders and sleeping car
space apply to nearest Southern Railway
fEAN'k ffEEsnS' p 4. CANNON, srd v. Pres. Gen.
Mgr. S. II. HARDwIcK, General Passenger
: 'A 7 sWSiiSSHzuiiS;oe'roE. Szui;oe'roE b Q.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-28

Important scientific discoveries have
been made by Prof. George Frederick
Wright of 0berlin College, Ohio, who
has just returned from geological
explorations in Siberia and other parts
of the Old World He upset theory and
found place where he sayshe has every.
reason to believe the children OF lsreal
crossed the Red sea- The Professor and
his son Travelled 40,070 miles by rail,
steamer, horse, mule, cart and wagon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-28
A PnWdar Mill ErnIoaion

Removes everything in sight; so DO
drastic mineral pills, but both are mighty
dangerous. Don't dynamite the delicate
machinery of your body with calomel,
croton oil or aloes pills, when Dr. Kings
New Life Pills, which gentle as a sum
mer breeze, do the work perfectly Cures
Headache, Constipation. Only % cents
Mt NJ. NJ. Lewis drug store.