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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24
Why This Pessimism 7
Norfolk Virginia. Pilot. }

Saws the fredericksburg Free Lance
The Charlottesville Progress. long
q constitutional convention advocate,
believes that the enemies Of the uonven
tion are neither few in number nor
lacking In power, watchfulness or po-
litical ssgaoity. Ii sounds note Of
warning, apparently to the friends Of
the movement TO beware lest astute
men In the party get footipg in the
convention and uproot the encouraging
prospects that have come OF long and
arduous seed. planting.
The Free Lance adds that 1t "early
saw signs Of an intention on the part
Of anti. convention politicians TO get
toto the oonvention-for purposes which
can best be conjeotured. Now, Wa~re.
fore, leave the matter TO coDjectui.
Why not speak out in meeting what
these politicians are mp 80? Thank
you; we are not in your meeting. Ii is
no conjecture with US so long as we
read the papers and know the position
on the question Of some Of the men who
are sin the hands Of their friends" and
after the Job. The Free Lance
From mystery our Fredericksburg
oontemp )rary passes 20 pessimism and
melancholy and says IL never believed
the convention will prove the panacea
for our political Ills, as many are ex.
pecting, and If the class Of men 1t Is
hoped 90 exclude get control Of the body
there will be no sioker or more dissp-
pointed set than those who have vocif-
erously called it to the front; 1t might
be Just as we'll to prepare for disap'
pointment.
SO far as the Virginia-Pilot is con-
cerned, It's sails Of hope are snugly
reefed for the bitter blast. whenever IL
may come. A matter Of eight months
ago il took occasion 90 say that the
proposed convention would develop
good many things beside purity In pol
itios and reform ia the States finances,
and that some of these ills might even
be less palatabl5 than those We have.
1t based this conclusion on more or
less intimate knowledge Of conditions,
political and otherwise. In this State
Il urged that 1t might be just as well
TO take up one amendment at time,
using the Legislature as the amenda-
tory body, instead of giving all the
men with jobs a chance to pool their
issues in convention.
However, nothing but convention
would serve the purpose and oonven-
ton we are to have. 1t will not be
panacea, but 1t is useless TO prepare
for disappointment in advance. The
shook won't kill in any case What Is
really wanted now is earnest and
hearty cooperation on the part Of oil
the elements Ia the State that are for
doing the work cut OFT for the conven-
ton and doing is thoroughly. IL is no
longer o question Of friends or enemies
Of the convention; the convention is
assured, and az an Issue is eliminated
The real tug Of war Ia TO keep the
enemies, Of certain specific reforms
from combining forces and defeating
them all. To arouse a public sintiment
that will tolerate nothing OF this sort
that is the task that our contemporaries
should set themselves. The despair viii
keep till after the event.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

IT LOOKS as though, through the
efforts of Senator Martin and Con-
gresham Hay, Charlottesville is in a
fair way to get public building. A
similar project should have long ago
. been put on foot for Fredericksburg.
It's deserts are fully equal to hundreds
of small cities and towns which have
been recognized in this manner by
the psternsl government. There is
no good reason why there should not
be a government building here, and
We think our Representatives should
move in the matter. Have we no
influential citizens who will take the
subject up and see that it is properly
pushed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24
POLITICAL.

No election in Delaware yet.
The Illinois Legislature reelected
Senator Shelby M. Oullom.
Senator James Fl. Berry was re.
elected TO the Senate from Arkansas.
Hon. ]. ". Bailey has been elected
U. s Senator TO succeed Senator Ohil'
ton, from Texas.
J.R. Burton, Republican. has been
elected u 8. Senator to succeed Lucien
Baker, from Kansas
u. 8. Senator W. ]. Sswell has been
elected by the New Jersey Legislature
to succeed himself.
Hon. 8. B. Elkins has been chosen
30 succeed himself as U. s. Senator
from West Virginia.
In North Carolina f. NJ. Simmons,
Democrat, was elected Senator to suo
coed Senator Butler, Populist.
The House Committee on Coinage
has asked Hon W. J. Bryan for his
views, expressed orally or in writing
on the currency question.
The Senate ratified the treaty with
Spain whereby the United States &C.
uuires the Islands of Sibutu and Oogo'
yam. of the Philippine group.
1t is alleged that special session OF
the Maryland Legislature will be held
In March, and that law will be passed
30 disfranchise the negroes without de-
lay.
If general legislation Is undertaken
at the special session Of the General
Assembly, o bill. already prepared
will be introduced providing for sepa-
rate cara on street railways.
John E. Epps will introduce bill
providing for separate street oars for
white aud colored passengers In the
event the general assembly undertakes
TO enact general legislation.
The Minnesota Legislature has elect
cd Moses e. Olapp TO sncceed the late
Senator o K Davis In the U. 8. SEN
ate. This will relieve Hon. Charles
A TowDe Of his temporary seat in that
body.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The smallpox scare is quiet in Louisa
county. No new cases.
The Newport News Shipbuilding
Company has been awarded oontrac6
for . 81. $50 900 sheathed battleship.
DR.. A. NJ. Fraser. pastor Of the First
Presbyterian church at Staunton for the
past eight years, has received call
TO Macon, Ga.
Aocomac and Northampton counties
are said to have the most complete and
best telephone service outside Of the
cities in this State.
The contest over the post office at La
bore. Orange county, is said 20 have sub
sided, and Mr.. p L. Jackson, the in
cumbsnt, has not been put out.
Mr.. ]. Tankard Badger and Miss Mag.
gle s, Hallett will be married at the
home of the brides mother. Mrs Vir.
einia s. Hallett, in Northampton coun'
~ today.
A fne barn, belonging TO Captain 4.
W. Marchant. in Mathews county, was
DESTROYED by fire last week with ell the
provender and farming implements in
the building. No insurance.
The faculty Of Richmond College
held a meeting Saturday and decided
shat there shall be no further issue OF
Ola Podrida, the paper printed under
the auspices Of the College Athletic
Association.
II Is rumored that the Eew York
Yachs Club will probably become the
purchaser Of the Ohamberlin Hotel, Old
Point. which is TO be sold at auction
under a decree of the United States
Court, Saturday, February I'd.
The Luckenbach tug, Ocean King.
which, with the barges Rondout aud
Astoria, recently went on the beach
near Cape Charles, will. with the bsrges,
be abandoned by her owners. The loss
is heavy, the tug alone being worth
$50. 900.
Marshal s. Brown Allen and r. r.
Fulwiler, deputy marshal, announce
themselves as editors and proprietors
OF the Old Dominion Sun, published at
| Stauntou. The Sun is the only Repub.
loan paper In the Tenth Congressional
district
While the Howitzsrs' cannon were
booming salutes In honor of the birth
| day OF General Robert e. Lee Saturday
afternoon, the hearts Of the veterans al
Lee Camp Soldiers Home, Richmond,
were Rladdened by visit from Miss
Mildred Lee, General Lees daughter
Senator ]. L. Jeffsies, of Oulpeper,
beamed pleasantly as he circulated
among the crowd at Murphy's last
night. He is well satisfied with tht
progress of his candidacy for the At
torney. Generalship. Mr.. Jeffries II
also tickled because Judge Mann saw
fit TO aspire to the Supreme Judgeship,
instead of TO the office Attorney
General Montague fills.-Richmont
Dispatch Of Tuesday.
We are trusting and hoping tha
Northampton will improve her road
when possible between Belle Haver
and Exmore. The taxpayers Of thai
county using that road are not getting
their share Of good roads. In the frs
place. Northampton is sorely in neeC
OF more road machines. IL Is next x
impossible for one machine to keel
good roads in any county. 50 Mr.
Thos Duncan reports that he has killed
260 partridges during the season. -Ac-
oomac Farmer and Fishermen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24
SOME DEATHS.

Miss Susan Hume, of Oulpeper coun-
ty, died Tuesday. aged 20 years
Mr.. James E. Oarruthers, OF Loudoun
county, died Monday. aged 63 years.
Mrs. Maggie s. Hyslop died at her
home in Northampton county, aged A
years.
A little child Of Mr.. Frank Durham
of Essex county. was burned so oadly
on Wednesday Of last week, that II died
In few hours.
CAPTAIN Oomelin Bohanon,, Of Math'
ews, died In Baltimore Few days
ago. and his remains we're brought &c
Mathews and inferred in the old family
burying ground. Captain Bonan9l
served ell through the Civil War; Hs
was member Of Company +, Fiftt
Virginia Calvary, and made gallant
soldier
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24
CULPEPER.
Brave Confederate Soldier Dead-sale OF
Parm-Good Prices at sale-Acci-
dents Sickness, Etc.
1oOrre.pondence Of The Free Lance. }

Correspondence VI AhO A"N
Oulpeper, Va. Jan %. 1901.
Mr.. MINIS Jameson died recently ~
the Williamsburg asylam. aged o. years
Almost every Confederate soldier who
has died is said TO have been gallant
one Now, here was m an. Whatever
his'faults may have been. who WAS one o.
the hest soldiers the Oonfederacy ever
had. His gallant captain. n. A. stnr-
difant of artillery, Phi. Jameson and
nnmher Of Others, some Of whom are
now dead. who have spoken to me on
the snbisct said he was one OF the very
best. He Joined the army at tne De-
shining ard followed IL 10 App)mAttox.
He Uas a man who did not fear bull
lst and seemed TO like fighting. II the
Oonfederate army had been made OF
such men as he was IL wouio % nsnt-
ing vet. He suffered with rneumailsm
for some years and went 20 the soldier
home several years ago, ana last year
had 10 be sent 20 the asylum wnere ne
vent ont with the 10Th century. Foor
Minnis-he was q kind hearted soul
Mr.. Thomas Sherman has sold his
farm between Culpeper and stevens
bur0. containing $50 acres, 10 Ut
Lindsey. OF Orielersyille, FIR seven
tnonssnd dollars. This farm is con-
sidered q good one. ,,n,.
Mr. John WalteT and son. Of Milldale.
In Warren county, are here IN quest Oh
land. They want farm Of about oVO
acres.
The sale of Mr.. Wm Sisson's property
took Mace on his farm near town on
Wednesday last, and brought goou
prices. Horses sold from thirty 70 slxIy
dollars. Cows from thirty 70 tnlrty-
five. Hay brought 9O,. to ST. ana stfa"
about $40 per ton.
oar county court was in session yea
terday but nothing Of importance. was
before IL. Among those In attendance
ware Chambers Sisson. Of Orange; Thos
HAYWOOD. CLERK Of Rsppahsnnock and
7 McOalla Boulware, Of Spotsylvania
Mrs l. p. Nelson, who Is now at the
John's Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore
IL very much improved and Will De
able 10 return to her home here soon.
Mrs Dallas Ooons, who has been
mite sick. is now much improved ana
will soon be out again.
Miss Bette Bruce Williams fsil rev
DAYS since at the residence Of Mr.. Ed
ward Slaughter, in town, and broke
one of her arms -,
Mr.. VIM. Brown and son, who live
upou the farm Of W I. Brown, near
stone House, had q horse to run away
with a buggy last Friday and badly
bruised Mr.. Brown and badly Injured
his son about the hips His son was
about ~ years old. rell1'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24
WESn0RELaBD.
oyster Supper Per onals, Etc.
Correspondence Of The Free Lance. }

Correspondence Of The Free Lance.
Montross, Va. Jan. 22nd, 1901.
Thursday night last an oyster sup,
per was given at the Sandy Hotel
by the ladies for the benefit Of the NJ.
f. Church. The night was stormy and
snow fell fast. but fifty or more persons
assembled Oysters Of the finest kind
were serve fried. stewed and raw. and
choice viAnds. Pretty young ladies
were she mattresses. After supper she
Montross brass band discoursed some
good music and at a late hour the
crowd dispersed.
Mrs ]. W. Fisher. Of Dinwiddie. is
visiting her mother and friends OF Mon
tross. Mr. ]. W. Fisher, her husband.
is experimenting the work now In pro-
gress on the new courthouse aud clerk g
office az Hsathesville. After compile
ton of same, Mr.. Fisher will go
20 Leonardtown, Md, to begin similar
work
The people of the county who are in
terested in the oyster business are IN
easy as to what the constitutional con-
vention will do along this line.
Montross expects to have q town hall
The work will begin in the near future.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24
DoINeS IN CONGRESS.

The House Committee on Military
Affairs disagreed to all the Senate
amendments to the Army Reorganiza-
zion bill. A conference will be asked
for.
The House passed q bill TO provide q
home for aged and infitm colored peo-
ple out of the fund now in the Treasury
n the credit of deceased colored soldiers,
Amounting to about $3.50 900 and to In.
crease the salary of the Commissioner OF
Education Of Porto Rico from So, 600
20 "a, 900.
The bill Of Senator Pfitchard. Of North
CAROLINE. introduced to preserve the
forests within the mountain regions OF
the States Of Virginia. North Carolina
Soutb Carolina. Georgia, Alabama and
Tennessee, Is attracting considerable
interest. since his contention that they
are In danger appears to be well found
ed
Senator Martin introduced several
amendments TO the River and Harbor
bill. among them one proving for i'm
proving the James river at Richmond
from head Of navigation to the docks
and appropriating seven hundred thou
band dollars for the purpose. The
amendments were referred TO the COM
mittee.
There was q spirited controversy be.
tween Senators Chandler and Hawiey'
which grew out OF letter written by
Senator Chandler In 1877. and which
was read By Senator PettigFew. con-
corning the controversy over the Hayes
Tilden election, In which reference
was made 10 the part taken by Senator
Hawley and Justice Harlan (nsither
then occupying bis present place. In
the settlement OF fhs Louisiana contro-
par1v Of that time
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

AT ONE of our hotels last week the
topic Of conversation was the phe-
nomenal January weather. A guest
made the remark that it was like
sweet bells tangled out of tune. Old
people frequently express much con-
Germ over the seeming changes in
the seasons from what they formerly
were accustomed to. They remem'
Der when winter really began with
early December and q snowless
Christmas was rare thing. Also
when they could begin sowing and
gardening in good shape in March
If we are to give credence to these
claims we must believe that our cal
endar has slipped cog or two and
the Twentieth century has good
grounds for amending the Gregoriar
calendar.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24
Clatterbuck Dropped Dead

Jack" Clatterbuck. one Of the Oldest
citizens Of. Oulpeper county, en- old
pioneer Of Oulpeper and Confederate
soldier aud scout. dropped dead Tues.
day. Mr.. Oatterbuok was recognized
during the OWL war as being one OF
the most effective forage soouts of the
famous Oulpeper Minute Men In the
Thirteenth Virginia Regiment. He
was in the seventy. seventh year of
his age. The funeral took place at
Oulpeper.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

The commercial history of England
warrants the assertion that trade
does not depend upon the posses
sion Of colonies, for the mother
country supplies her colonies with
but mesgre portion of her products,
and were she to depend upon them
her trade would, indeed, be very
small; but the largest d most profit
able trade of the old country is with
other civilized and independent ma
tons. Pc, sessions do not necessarily
mean q healthy, active commerce.
Markets are open and trade establish.
ed by superior quality of goods
and, perhaps, lower prices than are
provided at home. This alone is the
secret of the expanded commercial
relations Of the United States with
the markets of the world.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24
Civil War Claims Of Virginia.

Among the VirgiDisns, who are
benefcisries in the report OF the Com
mittee on war Claims submitted TO
Congress are the following:
Board Of Trustees Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church at Arlington, known
ss Hunters Ohspel, $1,000.
deceased, Of Prince William county,
$500.
John W. Fletcher, Of Fauquier
county, S2Sl.
Samuel W. Hough, administrators Of
William N. Hough; deceased, Of Lou.
doun county, $440
The total amount for Virginia is $64
926 OIL. and IL is TO reimburse those
named for damages inflicted during the
OWL war.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

It's the same old "seven and SIX
in the new century. The heart drives
the blood and the pulse beats just
the same--and opportunities pan out
only as we take advantage OF them
The stars illuminate the heavens; the
sun makes his accustomed rounds
the earth reyolves on its sxis-and
man continues to sin. Verify, it's
the same old "seven and six"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24
For oyer Fifty Years

Mrs Windows Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children
while teethinR, with perfect success. Il
soothes the child, softons she gums,
allays al pains, cures wind colo. and
IL the best remedy for Diarrhoea. Il
win relieve she poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Sold by Druggists In every
part Of she world. twenty-five cents
: bottlo. Be sure snd sex fer Mrs
Winslow's Soothing syrup" and take
no other kind
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24
Williamson Fined .

Charles 8. Williamson. charged with
shooting his sweetheart, Miss Reseie
Stuckey. q trained nurse, at the Viz
giniA Hospital. was tried 10 the HusN
ipRs court at Richmond Monday aud
fined 800. Williamson wens 20 the
hospital In an intoxicated condition,
called Miss Stuckey into the hall and
shot her, infioting q paiDfal wound,
from which she hss just recovered
Miss etuckey said on the stand that at
the time of the sh ooting they were en-
gagged aud we're 10 be married when
Williamson reformed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

In RULING that Cuba is foreign ter
ritory the U. S. Supreme Court has
saved us from the blush of owning
citiz onship with that obnoxious ele'
ment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

1T is no feather in John Bulls cap
to vent his spleen on unfortunate
Boer women.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

SHOULD Mr.. Montague take the
stump the Virginia gubernatorial
campaign will become little Bryan
ish.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

TIE barometer must have got
ten into the political circle-it's
ehsDgeable.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

Mr.. RosEwATER should at least
give pleasant flavor to the Sena'
torial situation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24
sPRcIALTiEs.

song-"Just q Little Bit on the Top" hr
Theo. Bradley. Pianist, Miss Grace hlng.
Opera House will be well heated. Furni-
turo kindly loaned by hr. +. G. hin1o.
Treasurer; Prof. Carl Martinczek, stsge
Ma eyer
ADHESION. 3, IS and 50 cents. Rvscrv
sea on eaio now az Lewis Drug hto
Doors open At 1880. Performance 70 begin
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24
Becoming Ioquaoisus.


From the talkstlveness Of the Hon.
Henry WatteFson, wo might understand
without being told that be has throWn
himself into She unbFidled enjoyment
az oDe Of khQse lectpSlng tours Of his
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

TEE Chinese pot is boiling so hot
that some of the powers are careful
about sticking their fingers into it.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

The Virginia political plum tree
will be shaken real hard ere very
long.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

We TRUST that our brethren OF the
Quill will not contract the grip in 8
tabloid form.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

THE New Jersey electrocutor
didn't get death grip on Mr.. Oath
after all.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

WONDER who'll be the first Sena-
torisl mountain lion Teddy will fetch
down.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

The Castellanes have verified the
old sdsge that money is the root Of
evil"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

GENERAL LEGISLATION is the most
prominent figure in the official circle
Just at the present time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

Right Rev. Francis M. white,
Bishop of the diocese Of Virginia. has
been seriously i'll at his residence
in Richmond. He is now improving.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

COLORADO has at least made Teddy
Roosevelt q man of mark.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

WIru an $4,000 lsrist around her
noek Nj. Vanderbilt should be able
q. <..l1 az 10 I,ia nswiy-nsds wife.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

RICHMOND is now enjoying the
extras of the Legislative love feast
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

1000 inches OF display advertisement for
500, used at advertisers option, in any sized
space-mstter or space changed IS OFTEN rs
desired.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-24

Accomac and Northampton counties
are said TO have the most complete and
best telephone service outside Of the
cities in this State.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1901-01-03
CHESHIRE BRIDGE,

Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Sarhon have been stay.
ing at the John Eaton place. They have nine
horses and have gone to White River juno
ton loaded with sleds.
Miss Lillian Parker has recovered from her
illness and closed her school in district No l..
Little Ralph Bailey has been quite sick
with pneumonia but is much better now,
F D. Gill and Fred have been spending
Christmas at the home CT their parents.
Miss Stella Hatch was quietly married at
her home recently to Fred Tucker of Graf :
ton. D. o. Gill, justice of the peace, per !.
formed the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adm Putnam spent Christ
mas at his fathers, Tyler Putnam's.
Mrs. L. Barry went to Keene with Leon
Barry Thanksgiving evening and spent ten
days there.
L. Barry has been doing chores for Nile
Walman while he was away.
J. F. Raid has been working for O. e. Tay.
lor.
The ice Is ten inches thick on the Connec-
tcut river but there Is not much sleighing
Mr.. Chubb is stopping with Mrs. Taylor
o K. Taylor's horse kick ed the sleigh near.
lly to pieces recently and Mr.. Taylor arrow
ly es capped getting hurt himself
Mrs. H. H. Britton is quite comfortable.