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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-11
Another Oyster Bill

Delegate Jordan. OF Frederick. has in
troduced bill in the house, the opera
ton OF which, be declares, will bring hun.
dreds Of thousands of dollars into the
State treasury lt will derive from the
oyster interests of the State both a direct
and Indirect tax The title of the meas
ure is To provide for the renting of land
in the Baylor survey that never produced
oysters naturally, aud all that once pro
duced naturally, but has since become so
exhausted by overwork as TO render il
Improbable for the public to resort TO
for a living"
Section OF the bill provides that il
shall be the duty Of the general assembly
OF Virginia to appoint a commission of
three of its members-one from the sen
ate and two from the house-who dutv
il shall be TO go on the land applied for
and have il worked by skilful men with
tongs to see II they can produce enough
oysters to make il profitable as a resort
for the public to receive a livelihood
theref0rm.
II oysters can be produ~ed from said
land in sufficient quantities to satisfy the
commissioners that the land can be
worked profitably by the public, the com
missioners shall declare the land fertile
and reject application, but il the land
does not produce oysters in sufficient
quantities to Justify the public to resort
there for a livelihood, then it shall he
deemed barren area and given over to the
person or persons applying for il after
they have prepaid the annual rent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-11
Pretty weddins In orange County.

\ very sweet and impressive marriage
was solemnized at the home OF Mr.. ana
AIRS j Wallace Jacobs. at Brook land
eunesday afternoon at 3.3O O'Clock
the contracting parties being their daugh-
ter, Miss Sadie katherine Jacobs and
Mr. Arthur Linwood Moore. of Mine Run.
lhe ceremony was performed bv the
brides pastor. Rev. ". K. Flanagan
and witnessed only by few friends. To
the strain OF Mendelssobns wedding
march rendered by Miss Carrye Jennings
OF Culpeper, the bridal party entered the
parior promptly at the appointed hour
IN the following order: Mics Nora Jen
nings, OF Culpeper and Mr.. \ l. Sisson
oi kapidan: Miss Beulah Jacobs. of Ma.
son r, and Mr.. Irving Chewning. OF Nine
huni Miss Mollie Moore. sister Of the
groom. and Mr.. J. IL. luskeep. OF Culpep-
er; Miss Bessie Clark. OF Fredericksbure
and Mr. L. l.. Jacobs, brother of the
bride; Miss Mary Jacobs. sister of the
bride. aud Mr.. W 4. Waller. OF Mine Run.
followed 10y the bride leaning on the arm
oi the groom. and the beautiful words of
the marriage ritual were uttered while
the tender notes Of 20. Promise Me ''
softly stole out upon the flower perfumed
air. The bride was becominglV attired
IN White organdie, with satin trimmings.
veil and wreath OF lilies Of the valley.
The soft lights from shaded lamps fail-
ing on the gracefully arranged foliage and
howers, the snowy costumes 0f the maids
and the elegant evening dress of the gen
tlemen formed "A lovely sitting for the
crowning gem of the picture Immedi-
ately after the ceremony the happy couple
lett Tor their future home at Mine Run.
he bridal party were rendered a recep-
ton by the brides parents Tuesday nie Int
from . To ! ,. The presents were numer-
Gus. beautiful and costly.
Among the guests present at the wed
ding were Mrs ". A. Morris and Miss
Nirgie Clark, Of Culpeper; Mr. and Mrs
Thomas Minslow and family and Mr.
Lee Ninslow, of Montiort; Miss Alice
kinzer, OF Orange; Mrs W j. Chewning
and family. and Mr. Tom Rowe. Of Mine
Run, and Mr.. Edwin Harris, of Washing
ton. II / 4
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-11
For Over Sixty fears.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over sixty years by millions
of mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. Ii soothes the
child, sOftens the gums, ailays all pains.
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. Ii will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists in every part of the world.
Twenty-Five cents q bottle Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-11
How to Cure croup

Mr.. Il. Gray, who lives near Amenia
Duchess county, n Y, says: Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is the best medicine
have ever used. Ii is a fine children's
remedy for Group and never fails to cure q"
When given as soon as the child becomes
hoarse, or even after the crouPy cough
has developed. 1t will prevent the attack
This should be borne in mind and bot
tile OF the Cough Remedy kept at hand
ready for instant use as soon as these
symptoms appear. For sale by NJ NJ
Lewis Druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-11
TWO IMMENSE HOGS ON EAST
ERN SHORE.
They Weigh Fifteen Hundred Pounds
Each.


Each.
George T. Mapp. proprietor Of the
Hotel Keller, is the champion hog raiser
of the Eastern Shore.
lie has two huge pOrkers that will
weigh. live weight. 800 pounds each.
or 5000 pounds for the two While
there is little difference in the weight of
these monster hogs, Mr. Mapp designates
one Of them as his broad hog and the
other "a his narrow hog. The body #
the narrow hog is 3 feet ~ inches long
and teet inches girth, and it is g feet
inches tall The broad hog il : feet 9
inches long. feet ~ inches girth and &
tect inches tall. These two tremend-
Gus hogs are brothers and are the prog-
encY ot a swamp rOoter and Poland
China cross, and are , years and II
months old They are active and get m
TO eat their meals three times a dav. One
can form some idea OF their size when one
takes into consideration that il is n very
large horse that will weigh 800 pounds
Mr.. Mapp has appointed Wednesday.
February T. 1908. as the day when thes
huge hogs will be slaughtered. and he ex.
poets the two dress him $500 pounds
tet. he has opened n guess box on each
hog Tor which he charges ten cents a
guess, with the understanding that the
one that guesses nearest the correct
weight of either hog may take the hog
hundreds of people go every week tolook
at these porkers. In 1890 Mr. Mann
slaughtered the largest hog that bad ever
been raistd on the Eas tern Shore 10 to
that time. That one weighed. when
dressed, JOB GIG pounds. but he ex-
poets the two he has now to far outstrip
his former big hog in weight
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-11
Cowden Contests

James Seldom Cowden, of Fairfax coun-
ty, has filed notice ofcontest for the seat
in Congress of Representative Glass.
Cowden lives in the Eighth District. ran
Tor Congress in the Fourth District a f-w
years rgo, and was defeated by Lassiter.
A contest " hich be instituted was kicked
out by a Republican House, on the
ground that he was without standing
before that body.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-11

The fact that Lincoln's portrait is to
be placed in the Mississippi Hall OF Fame
is another sign that there is no longer a
North and South, but one country. The
great men OF that titanic struggle are
honored by all those who haveeome after
them The genius of Lee, equally with
the genius OF the great President, is part
OF the glory OF our nation New York
Sun.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-11

Suppose some of the Southern gentle
men should retaliate by Introducing res
olutions for the investigation OF the slec-
tive franchise in Philadelphia. The ND
Of the registration lists In that
city Is said to be of the stuffy variety
Washington Post.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-11

The two large trees in front OF the old
Alexander residence on Main street named
after the two Confederate Generals. Lee
and Jackson, were cut down to o-day.
which completed this work for the street
paving.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-11
Miss Owens Elected Teaches

Miss Emma Owens, daughter of Mr. 0
J. Owene, of this city, who has been
teaching the public school at Leavell's.
in Spotsylvania county, has been elected
by the City School Board as teacher for
the grade formerly taught by Miss Jane
Gordon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-11

The idea OF Mr.. Cleveland resuming the
leadership OF the scattered forces OF the
Democratic party seems to gain ground
in many quarters. The ex- President has
this in his favor: He is the only success
tul national leader the party has had
since the war.-Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-11
Real Live Bear Hunts The Presi-

Club at the Arlingt, IN Hotel in Washing
ton. ) aturday nighO, was a success as
usual. The Washington correspondents
who compose this organization made
use of recent events and prospective hap
penings for their buries ques. One of the
best hits OF he evening came late when
two bears appeared. One was read
bear. and the other was impersonated by
a member of the club He announced
that they were from Missisa,ippi and were
looking for the President They had
tried to find him ia the cauebreaks a few
weeks ago but failing had come to
Washington in search Of him. After par
taking OF refreshments they depar ted, as
was said. for the White House
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-11

A telegram has been received here stat
ing that William Dudley, colored, was
killed in New York Friday night. The
particulars were not stated. Dudley was
born and raised in Falmouth and lived
in this city for some years. until he went
to New York. His body will be brought
here for interment
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-11
Holiday Excursion Rates

To Washington, Alexandria. Rich
mond. local points, and to points south
of Richmond via A. c L.. S. A. l. and
southern railway, Dee 23rd, Gath. Both
3lth and January lst, final limit for re-
turn January 3rd, 1903.
c c. Cox. Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-11
The Best Plaster.

A piece OF flannel dampened with
Chamberlain Pain Balm and bound to
the affected parts is superior to any
plaster. When troubled with lame back
OF pains in the side or chest, give il n
trial and you are eertian to be more than
pleased with the prompt relief which il
affords Pain Balm also cures rheuma-
tism. One application gives relief For
sale by NJ NJ Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-11

II you would have an appetite like a
bear and relish for your meals take
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablet.
They correct disorder OF the stomach and
regulate the liver and bowels. Price. 25
cents. Samples free, at NJ. NJ. Lewis
drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-11

MIR. Carnegie sufiers from indigestion.
This is something he can't give away -
Chicago Tribune.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-11
Medical meetino

Invitations to the regular quarterly
meeting of the Rappahannock Valley
Medical Association have been mailed TO
the members. The society will be enter
tanned by Drs Hoge. Hale and Stiff
Papers will he read by Drs. Hale and
Sfif
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-11

II you feel IN and need pill
Why not purchase the best?
DeWitt's Early Risers
Are little surprisers,
Take oDe--tbey do the rest
W. ii. Howell, Houston, Tex. .writes-I
have used Little Early Riser Pills in my
family for constipation, sick headache.
etc. To their use am indebted for the
health OF my family. d. c. Bowman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-12-11


IN THE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE
Circuit Court Of the Co1ntv of Staffnrd
on the nth day Of November, 1902,
Albanus 5. I. Johnson Plaintiff
Against
Award L. johnson, Margaret
.. Edwards and J. H. Ed
wards, her husband F1oSida
~. johnson and james c
Eyonnson, her husband, and
Enniee johnson, widow of
a. L. Johnson Defendants.
IN cHANERY.
The object of this suit is TO sell the real
estate OF Aloanus l.. Johnson, deceased.
in the county Of stafford, Va. consisting
OF 355 acres, and divide the proceeds
among the parties entitled thereto, and in
case the same Is not sold. then 30 partition
the same among the parties entitled there
to. after assigning the dover to the widow
And an affidavit having been made and
filed that the defendants above stated. not
residents OF the State OF Virginia. II il or
dered that they DO appear here within Is
days after due publication hereof. and do
what may be necessary 10 protect thoir
interest in this snit. And Il Is further Or
dered that u copy hereof be published once
week for four weeks in The Fres Lance.
Of Fredericksburg. Va. and that copy b,
posted st the front dcer OF the court house
Of this county on the f-sl day o< the newt
term Of TIE county coDft
A copy-Te<te.
BERRY, a.
pov2o-Wtw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15
ELIGIBILITY RULES
Governing Athletics in the Maine Col
jcaes to Be Adjusted.

Lewiston, Me-, Nov. 14.-Ry invita-
.;on NJ President Chase of Bates Col
,o,e a conference of delegates from the
,,c,lties of the four Maine colleges
IN no held at the Hotel North. at Au-
ans,a. Saturday, Nov. 20. TO consider
rho adoption of rules governing the
eligibility of players upon the athletic
,eams Of the colleges.
Ar the meeting Of the Bates faculty
=, which this invitation was author
,,od which was held on Oct. 20, the
DIES faculty voted that in the future
~ Student should represent Bates in
onv branch Of athletics who has rep
,osonted any college or colleges for four
wears in any department; that no stu
asnt coming TO Rates from another COL
1aoa shall represent Bates in any
hranch of athletics until he has been a
,osdent Of the college one year: and
,,at no school student shall represent
oates in any branch OF athletics.
The adoption Of these rules was not
made public AT the time. in order TO
syod appearing to influence the action
81 tho conference or prejudicing the
,.csntance of the invitation by the
other colleges. Bowdoin having adopt
sd the second rule, and the invita- ton
having been accepted by all the COZ
,spas il was made public, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15
ALsANY's CONFERENCES.
Much Of Interest at Remsious Meetings
Being Held There.

Albany, n. Y, Nov. 1.-THE general
missionary conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church was continued here,
Thursday. A sharp debate took place on
the question as to whether or not the sec
retaries of the various conferences had
the right to sit as members and vote
upon the various questions.
Committees We're appointed on the best
method of continuing the missionary
work auspiciously begun in the best pos
sible manner; to receive and consider APP
peals from the foreign board of the Unit
ed States: as to the need of further mis-
method Of making special preparations
for cities; To consider new missionary
work generally; to consider and report
the best method of prosecuting the work
OF the Women's Foreign and Home Mis-
sionary Societies.
The conference then took up the qiies-
ton of the distribution of the moneys for
various missionary use.
~ night special meetings in the inter
est of missions was held in all the
chief enc was addressed by Bishop ID.
II. Moore of Shanghai. who appealed for
greater lIberality for missions i'll the far
East. Among other things he said We
must do more than ever to convert Jap
an She is forging ahead at n marvellous
rate III worldly things. She has buii-
gunboats for the United States but she
will slip away from us to other religious
beliefs. Japan has convinced China tina [
she is her superior. Japan's influence
will also extend to China. If We fail in
Japan we'll fail in China
The convention of the diocese of Al
bany OF the Episcopal church. Thursday.
recommended to the general church con-
ferences by Il vote of % to u, that il favor
ed IA movement which had for its object
"A change of the corporate title of thu
church which is now Protestant Ep!sr"-
pal. without suggesting any preferred new
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15
IN PINK OF CONDITION.
Princeton Ready for a Hard Game
With Yale and Expects to Win.

Princeton. n. j.. Nov. 1.-THE Prince
ton football team held its last practice,
This afternoon, in preparation for the
championship battle with Yale. tomor-
row Only the lightest Kind of work was
lndnlged in and this consisted of Il short
signal drill and running through the
formations. The scrub eleven was given
me ball on the 'Varsity's l0-yard line and
we their backs ran through the tackles
sne latter were drilled in blocking them.
Inc backs were also given a few mo-
ments practice in catching punts. The
team slept at the field house, tonight.
ana during the evening was entertained
with piano and mandolin music.
Every player is In the pink of condition
ana Doth they and the undergraduates
are expecting victory, tomorrow.
capt. Davis said. tonight. that his men
were IN great lighting trim for the game
put declined TO express an opinion as to
me outcome. Scores of people are com
Ing IN on every train ana indications
point TO record breaking crowd at the
Held. tomorrow.
Inc special trains in the morning will
oe run into the station on the four new
'tacks that are laid opposite Little hall
me hneup for tomorrow will be:
Leit end. Davis; left tackle. Brown: left
kaard Bradley: center. Short: right
kuard; Dewett: right tackle. Reed; right
enc: Henry; quarterback. Pearson: left
hanback,. Hart: right halfbaek. Foulke
Iuiinack. r. McClave
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15
THE CHINESE INDEMNITY
Washington Pleased at Germany.
willingness to Arbitrate,

Washington, Nov. H-ConSiderable sat
lslacuon is 1eit AT the state department
at the reported willingness of German
to submit to The Hague tribunal the
question as 10 whether the Chinese IN
dennity shall be paid on a silver or a
gold basis. The proposition to arbitrat c
this question really originated with the
Chinese government. and while Minister
WI refrains from claiming any credit for
the idea, there Is good reason to believe
that it original ted with him. China for
mally adhered to The Hague convention
in which she was not an original particle
pant, with the express purpose of Secur-
ing a judicial settlement of some of the
many vexatious issues which remain a..
the aftermath of the Boxer uprising.
If Germany has accepted the PROPOSE
ton there in strong ground for the be-
lief that it will prevail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15
EXPECT A HARD GAME.
Vale in Good Shape for Game With
Princeton, but Not Over Confident.

New Haven, Conn. Nov. H.-After
q short end light practice. almost en-
,;relv given up TO signals the Yale foot
hall eleven left for New York, tonight,
IN IN early train. They will not go to
Princeton until tomorrow morning.
They will be quartered at the Murray
Hill hotel. tonight.
The players gathered in the hotel
where their training table is and left
from there in carriages for the railway
station. The cheering was led by a
student who pressed a button which
operated an electric sign over the en-
trance spelling the word Yale. With
each flash of the lights the students
cheered All Of the players We're
cheered individually, also the leading
coaches and a cheer for the team col
lectively
The men seem to be in better condi-
ton than AT any time since the game
with Bucknell Rafferty, will start the
game with his head bound up, as the
cut received in last Saturdays game
mas not healed Several of the players
have lesser injuries which will incapici-
tate them. Capt. Chadwick said before
the eleven departed that the players
were in good condition. He himself is
noticeably better physically than foi
several days. Trainer Murphy has
worked wonders with them in a few
days. but the team admittedly is not in
the high spirits of the team which two
years ago went to Princeton and won a
signal victory. Head Coach Swan de-
clined 10 make any statement. tonight.
on the outlook. The players themselves
expect a hard game.
The lineup will be: Rafferty,. left end:
Kinney. left tackle; Glass. left guard;
Holt, center: Goss. right guard; Hogan.
right tackle: Shavln. right end; Rock
well. quarterback: Chadwick, left half
hack; Metcalf. right half back. Bow
man. full back.
Several undergraduates went to New
York with the eleven. and will leave
New York on early trains, tomorrow
morning. and it is estimated that the
biggest Vale delegation that has ever
witnessed a Yale-Princeton game al
Princeton. will be there.
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turning gray? Why not have the early.
dark, rich color restored? It's easily
done with Ayers Hair Vigor. :...s,sss
Columbian vs. Virginia Military Jns,;.
tate. at Lexington.
Football Notes.

| sIhere are three freshman on the ya,s
| team, rockwell, Shevlin and Kinney.
IT would be quite extraordinary IN have
rae go into big game without the
usual hard luck stories
iney are finding what is ..in'' the team
a. harvard, this week. Only an eleven
OF hghters can hope TO defeat Yale on
the I'D. 'e vi
West Point has the ADVANTAGE of Yale
ana Harvard coaching. while Annapolis
- Ielylns whoiiy on words of wisdom re-
cefved from old Nassau
Yale is Is pounds heavier in the line
tnan Harvard, and the crimson mas An
advantage of ~ pounds in the back field
according to the probable lineup
Lafayette is now Cornelrs most hitter
rivai. me teams will meet. Saturday, at
ithaca and the Cornell men have the
scores of several early defeats to settle.
For four years Yale has outclassed
Princeton. In 1898 and 1899 only the good
fortune Of Poe" won for the Tigers.
ana III 1868 and 1907 Yale won the ANIMAL
game. Princeton is now more confident
than for years.
me Pittsburg professionals are sore ON
Al Sharpe and Jack Boyle the Vale
ana an. Tenn men who were the officials at
the Pittsburg- Philadelphia professional
game. Both are robbers and ..incom-
petent. according To the Pittsburpers
VINO are out for the dollars and not the
sport there is in football.
NJ 5"Hie AT princeton, today, promises
10 De something more than practice
game for Yale, as the tiger cubs never
acknowledge defeat until the final whistle
has blown. In IS and 90. ii will be re-
membered that Princeton snatched victo-
ry out OF defeat when il was apparently
all over for Yale but the shouting
Kings spirit has made him favorta
at Cambridge. year ago, with nothing
OF honors for him, he played all the year
on the second, working without a letup
And since his diSQua LITIGATION he has host
none OF the zeal shown when he was out
for the Varsity in the earnest work hes
has done in helping bring out another
center for Harvard.