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West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-15
Wrappers-NiLe of them, $l.OO,
$l.25 and $3.50 quality, slightly soiled,
10 Cents Each.
Shetland Floss and Saxony Yarns
3 Cents per Skein.

One woman may envy the beauty
Of another, but her intelligence
never.
Only a man who has nothing to
live for can afford to sit down and
wait for the happening of the I'm
expected.
Attorney K. G. Moore, IF Sis
tersville, was a Morey guest on
Wednesday. He was returning
home from Alma where he had
been for several Gays on legal bust
ness. Star.
A Detroit doctor has figured Out
that at the present rate OF insanity,
the entire population of this coun
try will be crazy In three hundred
years. If there Is anything in his
theory, the Populist party may have
chance yet.
Miss Mary Kelly, of Adonis, w
Va, died of consumption at Den
yer, Col, last Thursday. Hel
brother, Samp Keller. brought hel
body to Slstersville last Tuesday
and 1t was taken to Adonis thai
evening" Star.
E. A. Durham, of Sistersvilie
was In town Monday on bushes:
connected with the First Nationa
Bank of Middlebourne. The stock.
holders are meeting today, Thurs
day, to elect a board of director:
and officers.
The greatest danger from cold
and la grippe Is their resulting Ii
pneumonia. If reasonable care 1
used, however, and Chamberlain
Cough Remedy taken all DANCE
will be avoided. 1t will cure a cole
or an attack of lagrippe In less tim
than any other treatment. It |
pleasant aud safe to take. For sal
by c. w. Grier.
Every editor has received them
The postmaster Is not to blame
For instance there was man VIII,
sent us three notices to stop his pa
per, he did not want 1t any longer
We wondered what was the matter
Upon investigation of our subscrip
ton list, we have found he wa
short 81 so. He never paid rs
cent, and yet as matter Of accom-
mediation to US he stopped his pa
per. A few evenings ago W
stepped into a church and his me.
lodious voice rang out In the soul
stirring song, Jesus Paid 1t All.
We might have been mistaken, bu
his earnest manner impressed Us
The next day we sent him a receip
In full; begging his pardon for no
knowing that he had made an as
signment to the Lord.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-15
LAST MID.wiNrER EXCURSION


On Thursday, February 2o,19o2,
last popular mid-winter excursion
to Washington at very low rates
for the round trip. allowing ten-day
return limit on tickets, including
data of sale.
Splendid trains, through coaches
Pullman parlor and sleeping cars.
These delightful excursions af-
ford splendid opportunities to visit
the National Capital during the
session of Congress. For tickets
time of trains and full information
call on or. address Agent B. & o.
R. R. A most complete and fully
illustrated Guide to Washington
may be purchased from Agents B.
& 0. R. R. at ten (ro) cents per
copy. 10 lot
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-15
At West UaiOn.

The wife of a West Union man
has liniment which she uses for
everything. She became Ill the 9TH
er night and her husband arose, got
the medicine and rubbed 1t all over
her body without turning On the
gas. Relief was instantaneous. In
the morning it was discovered that
husband had got hold of bottle Of
bluing.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-15

When you want a physic that is
mild and gentle. easy to take and
pleasant In effect use Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price
rs cents. Samples free. Every
box guaranteed. For sale by c.
w. Grier.
The ground is reported as frozen
deeper than at any other time fol-
many other seasons, and the al.
ready limited crop of potatoes may
thus be further reduced In quantity
while the already high price for the
Murphy" may sore still skyward.
A. c. Jackson and H. w. Nc
Coy. of Sistersville, directors of the
First National Bank, where here
and at a meeting of all the d.
!rectors of that institution the con-
tract was let for fue three story
building opposite the Masonic
building on Main street. It will be
three stories high, the first story o.
stone, the other two Of pressed
brick and will cost about $I2, 200
The contract was let to John ],
Rea and the building Is to be com.
pleted by July Ist.-Cameron Ban
ner.
The claim of other cough medi-
ciues to be as good as Chamber
lain's are effectually set at rest In
the following testimonial of Mr.. c,
D. Glass, an employee of Bartlett &
dennis company, Gardiner, Ne
He says: II had kept adding to q
cold and cough In the winter O
1897, trying every cough medicine
heard of without permanent help
until one day I was in the drul
store of Mr.. Houleman and he ad
vised me to try Chamberlain:
Cough Remedy and offered to pay
back my money If I was not cured
My lungs and bronchial tubes were
very sore at this time, but I wa!
completely cured by this remedy
and have since always turned to i
when I get a cold and soon founC
relief. I also recommend 1t to ny
friends and am glad to say 1t Is tn,
best OF all cough medicines. Fo
sale by c. W. Grier.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-15
HOMES.

A cottage with FIVE rooms; very
desirable location on lot sox77o feet
Ptice $r.275.
A very desirable six room house
with basement andattic; all modern
conveniences, locatsd on corner lot
just one half block from car line.
Price s. 75@.
A neat FIVE room cottage on oar
Inc AMI paved street; not over FIVE
minutes walk from the business
part OF the town. Price $1,000.
Terms $3.50 cash, balance $40 per
month.
A beautiful home on large corner
lot 100 by $50 feet. Dwelling has
eight rooms, all conveniences, stu
alton cannot be surpassed. Price
s. 500.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-15

Constipation means dizziness, de
preston, disordered health. De-
Wits Little Early Risers stimulate
the liver, open the bowels and re-
lleve the condition. Safe and thor
ough. Never grippe. Opera House
Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09
STAFFORD WEDDING
Burton KaishG

Notwithstanding the rain Wednesday.
quite large crowd gathered at Rich
land BAPTIST church 20 witness the mar
rage at Miss Carrie l.. daughter of Mr..
Airs. K. l.. Burtoa u Mr.. e. Newman
Knight. Promptly at , O'Clock the brill
al party entered the church as follows
Mise Iva Monroe with Mr. Ben Burton.
Miss leoua Burton with MIR. Willie En.
bry. Then came the bride aud groom.
Little Miss Anna shea. of Mhashin~ton.
MAS flower girl
The bride - as handsomely attirCd in "A
dnss of white nrganGy over hlne silk
with hat and gloVCs To match The
bridesmaids both were dressed la whit.
Persian lawn. trimmed with ribbon. lace
anl Insertion. After the ceremony the
trid j party returned Ia 10 home of the
bride : parents. where an elegant supper
served. The bride i a very popular
young lady aud viii be- very much missed
from the neighborhood The groom is "A
popular young business of stafford
Court House
Ine happy couple left Thursday morning
Tor the Court House. their future home.
taking with them the best wishes of n
large host OF friends for their future hap
piness. The presents wcre numerous.
handsome and useful
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09
An ENcIrINd EPISODE.
The, w,re Glad to See HIM Depart.

As the steamer Lancaster. Oi the
Neems Line. en- route from Baltimore to
this city. arrived az Spillmans Wharf
Saturday. boat with man i'm il was
observed nearby His presence was only
marked by the tossing oi the frail craft
10y the waves from the steamer. A the
Lancaster was about TO leave he was
seen to row quickly Ia the stern. aad
when the steamer started IL was found
that he was in tow. His pcri,ious posi-
tion excited the apprehension of the pas
Sengers aud an enort was made 20 20 on
decS and cut the boat loose. Several per
sons went out 60 accomplish this. when
they were met 10y rapid triog from a six
shooter revoN er. and the deck was clear
ia minute. purser John Dare. with
his characteristic boldness. went out to
do the cutting, when he was met by an
other iusilade. and he quickly giided back
into the saloon. An attempts were frus-
trated in a like manner until no one
dared To 20 ON the deck. The mans
name was ray lor and on the steamer =
arriving at Port Royal be detached the
boat and went on his way with a
"whoop In tn the officers aud passeu-
gers. who were glad TO see him depart
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09
Prominent Man nrad

\ telegram from Staunton announ I'd
The death in that city on SATURDAY.
morning OF Professor :. &. Lindsay
father OF Mr. James II. Lindsay and Mr.
+. ~ Lindsay. oi the Daily Progress. Of
Charlottesville
Mr.. Lindsay was a native of North
carolina. lie was educated at llamp-
ien-S Sidney College. after which he lnca-
tel in'NarrentOn. Va. and established
hourishing school for BOYS While
there he married Miss Morgan. OF Ken
lucky His wife was Miss e. Il. stephen
son. of HIGHLAND county. who survives
him There were no children 10y the last
merriage.
Mr. Lindsay was scholarly man and
was engaged In educational work all his
lie. the last twenty years in Virginia
lie had been at the head of important
institutions in Virginia. Kentucky. and
North Carolina Tie served in the Con
'ederate army a. lieutenant of the War.
rcutou Rifles.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09
President Says Remedy For Strike Is in Hands
of Party Leaders.

The Philadelphia Record prints an in
terview on the coal strike with President
Roosevelt, in which he is quoted as fol-
lows:
II am grieyed beyond measure at the
difficulty in Pennsylvania andotherco
producing States over the wage and
kindred question
What remedy is at hand?" he was
asked.
There is a remedy" said the President
Do you mean that the government of
the United States can int ,rfere. other
than as law preserving body?"
mo" replied the President. emphadic-
ally.
WHAT can be done?'' then was asked
IL would refer you to the men ar the
head OF the Republican party who are in
control OF affairs in the State of PenusvI-
vania. ] am sure that their conservative
opinion OF the difficulties rampant win
ultimately result in an amicnble settle
ment oil this great question. OF course
politics do not enter into the minino
problem, yet | sincerely hope that the
republican principles, which are framed
alike for high and low. will level tbe
problem to an equity"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09
A Remarkable Man

M. F. ]. Campen, of Nelson, aged 81. il
now on a visit to his son. Geo. ;. Camp
bell, near town. He is remarkable man.
lie has been 5. ;. Superintendent in one
place for 81 years. lie is strong and
well preserved, walking twenty miles as
IN his younger days. lie is row a wido-
wer having been thrice married. He has
l*O grandchildren and 80 great-grand-
children that he knows OF. lie spent
a part OF the past two weeks yisi-
ting MS daughter near Gays, the wife OF
Rev. II. ID. Coffey. He looks like he is
good Tor - years more of life, so here il
chance Tor some Of our young girls
Louisa News
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09
Al Intruder Shot

Near Green Springs Depot. ia the upper
end OF Louisa county. Mr.. George Che wn-
INC was awakened at 3 o'clock SUNDAY
morning by some one attempting t.
break into his house. He took his pistol
AMI went 10 investigate. Aleck Ellis. a
colored man Of unsound mind. who had
shown no sings OF violence up TO the time
of MS wiic's death few weeks ago. was
found u d. the intruder Mr.. Chewing
ordered him away. but the burly Negro
ileT aed him not. and continued in his ef
tor's 20 effect an entrance 10 the house.
wheFeupon Mr.. thewning fired upon him
One ban took effect in thech,st anothr
IN The mp. and aload Of Gun shot lodged
IN the lex. about the knee Ellis now lies
m what Is thought 10 be a critical con
iitiOn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09
The Oyster Outlook

Every year sees fewer boats 20 To the
rocks. Thisi is the result Of several causes
the prime one being the growing scarcity
1 oysters upon the natural rocks. IN
other is that good many former oyster
men are now in the planting and buying
branches of the business.
he market opened on the lower Rap
nahannock at b cents per hushel though
there were few TO sell. Oysters are very
poor Just at present They have been
81 poor all summer that there has been
"ttie or no spawn. \ great deal OF
money was inve sted this summer ia
planting shells. and unless there Is n Sen
c ,mber catch of spat much money will h.
iOst.-Nirgiuia Citizen
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09
John RobiBson's Shows

John Robinson, who will have HE
shows in fredericksburg Thursday. Sent
18th, offers the best series OF circns ner
formanees, the finest and most elaborate
ly equipped hippodrome, and the largest
and most comprehensive meuarerie
that is on the road. lie has added 70
his already superlative series of exbibi
;ions the grand Biblical spectacle of Sol.
ONION, his temple and the Queen oil Sheba
and the finest scenic, professional, ter
psichorean and lyric spectacle that has
ever invited public patronage. The show
will DOUBTLESS be literally patronized. not
only by fredericksburgers, but by many
living in the surrounding country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09

s'When the Legislature meets in extra
ordinary session there will be n bitter
fight to pass the famous Virginia reds.
tricting bill over the Governor veto. This
fight will doubtless be led by Mr. S. Cor.
don Cumming, the brilliant young lamp
ton lawyer, who made fine reputation
for himself in the House last session. -
Newport News Press.
1t is to be hoped that the redis-
tricting question win be let alone un-
til some improvement is made in
Newport News election matters, for
the Second District is the only place
in which the politicians of that city
could possibly feel at home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09
FHIpinos kun Two Women and . Girl

Rios. fanatical leader of the irrecon.
e''able natives in the province of Tays
oas, Luzon. attacked the town OF Laeui-
manoc September 3 at the head Of thirty
,i1emen aud ] 80 men with bolos. The
band killed two women an one girl and
wounded several other persons. 4 de-
tachment of native constabulary arriv-
ed unexpectedly at I.aguimanoc while
Rios men were still there. They attack
ed and routed the bandits. killing several
81 Rios followers and have rounded up
700 men. many Of whom are suspected
OF completely in the attack. The guilty
ones among the 200 men will be picked
ont and the remainder set at liberty.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09
Delightful House Party

Mr.. aud Mrs Henry e Beattie. OF Rich.
mond. arr having a delightful hous. par
" at their summer home. Brackett',
Dale. Louisa county. Among the guest :
are MIR. and Mrs John L. Mayer. Mis-.
Katie Mayer. Dr J. + Marriner. Messrs
John and Henry Warriner. Mrs. Annie n
'rump. and Alletta Crump Early in Oc
tobcr Mrs heattie and family will 70
torn To Bloomiugiale. their home il
Richmond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09
Another Breeders Association

At a meeting last week. at the res
llence oil D. Jas. Kerr. by some of those
Interested m establishing "A race track at
this place. the name Of Virginia Thor
oHghnred breeders Association" was
adopted. Committees were appointed
ID "otain "A charter. and secure sufficient
ground Tor "a track and To look into the
aini'lon OF club features Co the move.
hent ana the cost oi putting the grounds
IN order w arrenton Nlrpinian
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09
The Next L. :. Seastorshio

According TO reports. the friends OF
senator Thomas : Martin are ROT i'm.
with regard 10 the great hattl,. Of 1905
Missionary work. it : said IL being qu:et
~ conducted
senator Martins friends il Is under.
stood. de- not like the new primary svs-
tenn OF nominating candidates. and an e.
Tort viii no doubt De made To break IL
down before 1908. II is pointed out hv
ihe Martin men that 10 j. expensive. aud
that II hrc'd~ paru trouble. which could
he averied il the old method were adopt
Ell
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09
DEATHS.

Elder W. 5. Athev. a Primitive Baptist
minister of Prince William county, is dead
j. Coat =. n well known citizen Of
Washington, Rappahannock county. is
dead, aged 70 years.
Charles b. Farquhar. son of Capt. Far
quhar, of Prince William county. died in
the Philippines, Aug. 3, from cholera.
Mr.: W. p. Copes, of Onancock. who
was brutally assaulted and seriously in
Jured on August % near Mappsburg.
died Friday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09
Another Egg SfnrN

MrW H. Courtney. of Northumberland
county. seems To- have the most sus.cssS-
iul lay ing turkey hen ON record Some
weeks ago Mr.. Courtney set her upon "A
dozen and hall eggs Until the hatch
ing began she laid one egg each day. and
-irce she has been turned out to carry
her brood she keeps up her past recur,i
ana lays one egg daily .-Northern Neck
News
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09

II is intimated that hard coal viii be
luxury this winter. A bettergu woulG
be that soft .'oal would he n luxury aad
hard coal an impOssibility.- Louis
Globe Democrat.
And even with this conclusion. the
Country is not safe. for there are
many Injuries that the poor man
never enjoys.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09
Negro Registration Larger Than Expected

Returns from the registration under
the new constitution elbows unexpected
results. The white voters are not show.
ing interest in the registration, aud the
eolorcd vote is large in some places
In l-ynchburg, in n populous W hite ward
100 negroes registered, while IcSs than
100 whites have their names on the
books.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09
Government Building a, winehcst.r

Congressman James Hay announced in
Winchester that he would introduc,
bill at the next Congress for "A govern
<lent building atWinchester To- cost $40 -
GOO and that he was confident of the
sUcce ~ 81 the bill
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09

With a shortage OF coal and n super
abundance OF Chauncey Depew's chest
nuts, the coming winter viii produce an
noyance enough to go around--Dallas
News.
However, the New York newspaper
men need have no fear of burning
their fingers while pulling Chauncey's
chestnnts out OF the FIRE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09

Home rule and Just taxation" makes
an admirable battle cry Cleveland
Plain Dealer
That depends largely upon who
rules the home and how il is done.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09

The Henry Bulletin just about hits the
nail on the head when il SAVE:
And lastly. II you are a respectable.
law abiding white man. YOU need have
no lear Of being refused the right To reg
lister Richmond Times.
That may be the general rule. but
there are exceptions.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09
WANTED!

Wooden Cariers. Spinners and Weav-
er-. families OF workers preferred also n
good boarding house keeper Tenant
houses supp Il at the mills On line 81
electric cars, within 20 miles Of baltimore
rlty. AddrcssNoolen Mills care Nilhournc
Advertising Agency. Baltimore Md. II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09
Ihe Redlstrietlng Bill

d. legatc ;. Gordon Cumming. OF Hamp-
ton. VII lead the fight in the Legislature
To have the famous r-disiricting bill pass
Ell over The Governors veto.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09
Enterprise Store
Special News.

REMNANTS
From all over the store We have gath
cred the Ends Of Cottons. Ginghams.
Madras. White Goods, Dress Goods. Per
Gales. CalicOs. Outings. Lawns. Ticks.
Jeans. &c and given them n special Ia
Die with price mark that viii tempt
you To take them home Other tables
contain bargains in Ends of Ribbon.
Chi!dren's Ribbed Hose. Towels, DC.
RE AD-MADE SKIRTS
W HIrE l.. X. SKIRTS with nounce and
Insertion, were : 30. now Sl.OO
DrCK SEiETs in Navy aud Black with
dot trimmed with braid. were soc and
81 90, now 11c. q
LINEN CRASH SKIRTS with White Braid
and iiounce. sold for ) y ~, now to close
at $l.OO.
\ splendid heavy under or top skirt
OF Galatea Cloth, black with white dots
and stripes, ru.iie hounce at only 30 cts
MEN 5 SHIRTS
Some odd sizes; some slightly soiled;
some sold for zoe; some at ) 90; a sin
gle assortment, but you can pick from
the lot at % cents.
splendid line OF new mems shirts at 80
and 500 in stylish colors and designs.
Strong. heavy working Shirts of fast
color Cheviot at Boo, or 3 for 81 90
An elegant Feather Proof Tick ut I2i
\ new lot Of those Children's School
Ladies Fancy Hose. the ! > cent kind
beautiful New Crochet Shawls for eve
Special Value in White Bed Quilts at
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09
READ THIS

Go to Genther's for cheap handmade
Harness. Saddles. Whips. etc His goods
are reliable and his prices low. All goods
warranted. Repairing done promptly
and low prices guaranteed.
pes ly-Sw GENTUER
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09

MEMS SUIT CASES. SI.25
\ lew lett of those useful and handy
suit and Shirt Gases. - inches long. T.,
wide. deep brass spring lock and
cinsps leather capped corners. two
straps on inside. only II - each.
CURTAIN RODS. Zoe
4 few left Of those bright brass Exten-
sion Curtain Rods with knobhed ends
and brass screw brackets, will fit win
dow from 2I inches to "a inches wide.
Might well sell for % cents. Our price
while they last, 10 cents.
5Oc CORSET
IL you have not seen the Corsets sold
at this store for 50c, you have no idea
how much value you can buy for that
price All new stock aud new styles.
RlBBONSl RIBBONSl
Never such n season for lovely ribbons
and never such little prices Rich. soft
iaiteta Ribbons at &c &c. 7e. Sc Zoe.
~ inch wide Neck and Sash Ribbon al
only 12sc a yard.
DRESS SHIELDS. &c
\ iull size, perfect Stockinet Dress
Shield, sold in some places at ~ cents:
never less than 10 cents This lot ,roes
at cents, or four pair fer - cents.
cents yard.
UMBRELLAS, at soc.
now Zoe a pair
ling wear, at soc.
Sc.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09

Former Gov. HoraceBoies OF Iowa win be
nominated for Congress against Speaker
Henderson at the Third District Demo
cratic convention at Dubuque next Thurs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-09
GENERAL NEWS.

American manufacturers have charter
ed ship to take a floating exposition of
our goods to China and other countries
for exhibition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-17
IMPROVIDENT.
Fraser Sentenced TO Prison for
Nsg|eciing His Children.

James G. Fraser whose home is in the
rear OF 22s Planneld street, was sent to
the state worlIhouse this morning by
Judge Swcetland for not supporting his
children.
a short time ago his wife died, leaving
three children, the oldest being girl Of
fourteen
At that time quite sum OF money was
raised for the family and this Fraser
sauandered upon himself He has been
warned a number Of times TO msnd his
ways lie was capable of doing much
better. as he Is n skilled machinist and
could have earned about S23 week.
The children have been cared for by
fri nds since their mother died. They
were hungry more than once before they
would make known that fact 10 outsiders,
for they lid not wish Co have their father
taken from them.
Fraser Was told by Judge Swcoilund
that perhaps sentence would bc the best
thing that could happen him. The chill
dren will be cared for by an aunt