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a NEW MINERAL WATER.

On farm in Newton county. Miss, ~
found mineral water that appears to be-
working wonders in the cure OF chronic
diseases. such a. Indigestion, Stomach
Troubles. Catarrh, Rheumatism. etc. IT.
il known as AcD Iron MINERAL. Its anal-
ysis. made by the State Chemist OF Missis-
sippi. shows eight prominent factors "l the
human body. It is n great Tonic and
Blood Purifier. and as healer OF Skin
Diseases and Old Sores it bids fair to
equal. if not surpass. the famous Hot
Springs of Arkansas, with the advantage
of remaining in your home while using it.
The general managers of branch office for
Virginia and adjoining States, Garst X
Watkins, Salem, Va, agree chat II after
using one-half bottle, according to direc-
tions. you receive no benefit, you can re
turn the balance and they willrefund your
money. One agent, G. ID. Bowman, Bote-
tourt county, Va. sold 900 bottles last
fall. A druggist in Salem, Va, sold over
400 bottles last year. l.. II. Brugh, a
leading grocer Of Roanoke city, says:
Every one, without an exception, has
been benefited or cured of their maladies
by using il " For sale by merchants and
druggists. Six weeks treatment for Doc.
or three weeks treatment by mail, pre-
paid, soc, from branch Office.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

The article on taxation for the con
stitution has been completed in Commit
tee of the Whole and the report OF the
committee, al amended, was ordered 10
be printed for final consideration.
MIR. Gwynn offered an amendment
limiting the State tax tO20 cents on the
500. but this was almost unanimously
rejected.
The executive department report was
eompleted. The convention reversed 1T
self by voting to restore the Offices OF
of register of the land office and
superintendent of public printing. 1t
had been decided to transfer the duties oil
these offices to the secretary OF the Com
monwealth. This was final victory
for Col. John W. Richardson, the present
register The fight TO have the secretary
of the commonwealth elected by the legis-
lature was renewed, but was again de-
feated. The State treasurer will be elect
ed by the people, but the effort to extend
popular election to the auditor OF public
accounts failed.
The convention passed a resolution,
offered by DR.. Dunaway, providing Tor a
vote by the people on prohibition in
1905. 1t was carried by vote OF ~ to
81. The announcement caused intense
excitement and confusion. Later the
measure was reconsidered and defeated
by a vote of 33 to Is.
Beginning early next week, the suffrage
question will BIZ considered in conference
until some conclusion is reached, when it
will be taken up in convention and
passed. Then will follow the final dis
cussion on the matter OF submitting or
procaiming the constitution.
The date for adjournment is regarded
by many members as being about March
-
Col Joseph Button rendered his resig.
nation as secretary OF the Constitutional
Convention hut subsequently withdrew
il. at the earnest solicitation OF Presi-
dent GoOde
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
THE LEGISLATURE.

The general assembly held n joint
session Wednesday before which Gov.
Montague and several gentlemen from
st. Louis made addresses, urging that
virginia be represented at the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition. Speaker Ryan
presided GOV Montague commented
The exposition and said Virginia should
take "a fitting part in celebrating the
great event which it would cOmmemo-
rate EN-Representatiye Seth W. Oobb,
Henry r. Kent. aud DR.. Atkinson iol-
lowed in brief addresses which aroused
enthusiasm.
The st Louis committee before the
Joint finance committee at night urged
an appropriation oi $50, 600 Tor state
exhibit.
Delegate Clarke. OiSurry, will, in few
DAVIS. present "A bill in the House oi Dele
gates amending the law in relation to
carving concealed weapons 80 AZ TO
permit females to carry pistols and other
weapons concealed on their persons Tor
their own protection.
The commission named on the part OF
the Virginia Legislature to meet simi-
lar one from Maryland 10 reform the
oyster laws OF the two States is as fol
lows: On the part Of the Senate-Messrs
Sale Walker and Bruce; on the part oi
the HOuse-Nlessrs Mathews, CardWell
lunley. l.yell and Green
The bill Incorporating the jamestown
Ter Centennial has passed both houses ol
the Virginia Legislature
The jamestown centenary celehra-
ton charter provides that there il To be
"A state commission. to be appointed by
the Governor and that Norfolk iOrleits
the exclusive charter granted unless the
81 900 600 capital is fully subscribed by
January | 1904.
The House concurred in the Senate bill
permitting the erection Of an arch on
Broad street Ms a memorial To Jefferson
Davis
I'm the SENATE Senator keezel pointed
ont that the Richmond and Underwater
Railroad, a bill To incorporate which has
lust been introduced. parallels the Rich
mond. fredericksburg and Potomac line,
in which the State owns considerable
interest
BILLS INTRODUCED ~ SENATE.
BY Mr.. Wickham: Appropriating the
public revenue foryears ended September
30. 1902. aud Sept mber 30, 1903.
BY Mr.. Shackeliord: To amend Code
in relation To collection of taxes.
BY Mr.. lie Cato: To provide for an
election in Accomac on the question oi a
stock law.
HOUSE MILLS PASSED.
70 incorporate Oak Grove Cemetery As
ISOLATION Of Westmoreland county.
10 permit Newton 4 Oakley to erect
wharf on the Rappahannock river be
tween Moratico and Farnham creeks, in
Richmond county.
INTRODUCED AND REFERRED.
By Mr. Baker: For the relief OF +. \
aud Charles ". BOrrock.
BY Mr. Lowry: For relief OF Anne
Eliza Helm.
BY Mr.. Lowry: For the relief Of II. &.
Chesey and his deputies. OF Stafford
county
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
CONGRESSIONAL.

The Democratic members Of the Senate
Committee on the Philippines willrequest
the majority of the committee to report
favorably a resolution providing Tor an
investigation OF the situation in the Phil
ippnes. 81 is expected that this Will have
the effect OF reOpening the whole Philip
pine question in the Senate. =
The ,ndicatiOns,are that the Senate C0m-
mittee on Privileges and Elections will
report in favor of censuring n, .iators
Tillman and McLaurin, 3em6cratsinsist
that equal qnpi;hment be administered
to l;O1I1fn Senators and deny the right OF
the Senate to suspend them.
The House refused tOcOncur in the Sen
ate amendments to the Philippine Iarlfi
bill aud ordered the bill sent back tocon-
ference. Various amendments propos !
By the Democrats were rejected.
The House Military Committee gave a
hearing toa Virginia delegation interest
ed in having the historic site at York
town Va, where Lord CORVALLIS sur
rendered to Washington. set aside as a
national park.
1t is purposed by the Democrats OF the
Senate to bring the 1'illman-McLaurln
matter to an issue.
Thursday the majority suffered the
humiliation of public apology 10y Presi-
dent Pro TEN. Frye to the Senate and
TO Senator George Turner, OF Washing
ton. individually for his failure to sub
nit to the Senate the appeal taken by
Mr.. Turner on Monday
The subcommittee Of the Senate Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections, con
cluded to recommend that the two Sena-
tors Tillman and McLaurin, be severely
censured for their conduct, and to limit
the punishment to censure.
Mr.. Rixey has presented Joint resolu-
ton asking iorestimatesfo for the improve
ment of Quantico creek, in Prince William
county. He also presented bill grant
ing n pension to ThOs. O'COnner, Prince
William county.
Services in memory of President vii
liam Mckinley were held in the House Of
Representatives by both branches OF Con-
gress. Secretary Hay being the orator.
Mr.. Hays speech willbefOund on the first
page.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
Miss Stone Sworn to Secrecy.

Miss Ellen NJ. Stone says the brigands
swore both of their captiyes to absolute
secrecy, regarding any information cal
cnlated to establish the identity OF the
brigands, thelocation OF the places where
they were concealed or other facts likely
to compromise them.
The former prisoners themselves are
uncertain regarding many details OF their
wanderings. They did not know when
they were released in what section al
the country they were. The two women
were left under the shelter OF tree at
$3.50 o'clock in the morning of February
% The bandits pointed out the direc-
ton of the village and ordered the
captiyes to report themselves to the vii,
lage elder. The brigands then turned
back and disappeared among the hills.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Pension issued at Washington. Horace
Pitts, AccOmac county. -.
GOV. Montague will attend the Good
Roads convention in lynchburg ncNt
week,
During 1901 there were erected in Rich
mond 2j4 bindings at an penditnre oI
; 100000.
The Southern Railways Good Roads
train will be- nj Richmond March II to
-, inclusive.
The State convention Of the BAPTIST
Young People of Virginia will be- held in
lynchburg in June.
GOV Montague rcspitcl VIM O'Boylc,
who was to have been hanged at New
port News for the murder oi negro
woman.
At old Point Judge Blackstone gave
to Mrs. W 4. DOuecrty the child OF MIR
and Mrs Frank Phoebus who were re-
Gently divorced.
The good roads train oi the southern
Railway will 20 60 Danyilc March 10 and
spend a week in gvingdcsircd dcmonstra-
tions in road work
Hon. Joseph Bri.tow, member "i the
Constitutional Cou,ention, was called to
his home in Saludu. MiddlrscN countyby
illness in his family.
Philip Myers. convicted Of unlawful
shooting in the County court oi caroline
and sentenced 10 serve one year ~ the
pcnitcntiary. has been grpnted n con
ditional pardon by GOV Montague.
Gen. William II Payne. OF Warrenton,
is the guest OF Senator Daniel. in Lynch
burg The Senator hopes To be ut the
Constitutional Convention during the
final consideration oi the suffrage matter
Little business was done in the County
Court at Saluda Wednesday Judge Gar
nett drove through mud aud slu-h from
West Point The crowd was smaller
than for many years ON account Of the
bad roads
The election held in Cape Charles Sat
urday ON the question Of extending the
corporate limits resulted in "a victory for
those iayOring the extension. 10y II ma
jority Of lOoutoitotal vote 81 $50 east
The railroad opposed the extension be-
cause it Includes the shops and yards
4 cheek ior 500 I'm, been forwarded
by tine " and W Railway To Rev W. T..
Hines. OF Norfolk, in payment for his
valise. containing 2O2 sermons and
other articles lost 10y the railway COM
paHv. He has offered the railway - Tor
his annotated Ribe Mr. Hines says he
after paying the cost of arbitration. with
incl lentals. viii receive Tor his sermon
notes only 500.
Judge Wexford IN the Circuit court oi
Richmond. rendered an opinion 10 the
chanccry suit oi Ellen Taylor against
the Commonwealth OF Virginia and the
Colonial Water Company. which prarti-
caly gives 10 the State at Virginia
ownership Of all river led below low
water mark. except in cases where nayi-
cation would bee interiered with.
Ex-senator John l. IcliricS anI-otner
Tidcwairr gentlemen ure gerry happy
over their yi~tory IN the General Laws
Committee of the House we are
gOiaF 20 make the affair grand sue
,"ess said Mr. Jeiiries There will be
no trouble about raising the money. he
continued. "ond nothing will hc neglect
"a which wou1 tend To make tie ce'e-
hraiinu iLa most splendid affair Of tie
kind rvrr held in the South Rich Corr
y. rlnlA Landmarks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
For o yer Sixty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over sixty years bymillions
of mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soOthes the
child. soitens the gums, allays all pains,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists in every part OF the world.
Twenty-Five cents bottle. BE sure and
ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take no other
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
Prince Henry Banquets With American
journalists

JOuThallSlS
Wednesday night in New York Prince
Henry of Prussia dined with 1000 OF
the men who make American news
papers lie was the special guest oi
Herman Ridder. OF the New York stats
Zeitung. who gathered at his table a
majority of the leading figures il
American journalism. They came IRON
the four quarters oi the country, and
made the most noteworthy gathering OF
their profession ever assembled IN the
Fnited States. There was ielicit0us
exchange OF greetings between Prince
Henry and the men who spoke for the
journalistic craft. and the affair claims
rank a. one of the notable incidents oil
the American tour Of the German prince
The dinner was given in the handsome
ballroom OF the Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Prince Henry on Wednesday attended
n magnificent luncheon at Sherry =. IN
New York. at which were present l3l
persons. including leading fnanciers OF
America. number OF them millionalres.
HrNR, OF PRUSSIA At TOMB on GEORGE
WASHINGTON.
4 sacred privilege, rarely accorded
either a citizen of the United States or
visitors 10 the Nations Capital, no mat
ter what their rank, title or degree, was
granted Americas honored guest, the
Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia. W here
the beloved Lafayette stood, where the
Prince OF Wales once bowed his head IN
reverence, stood Prince Henry-wlthin
the tomb of Gen. George Washington.
That he was impressed with his sur
roundings, and that he shared with the
Others present their reverence Tor the
greatest American, could not Tor an IN
slant have been doubted by any one oil
the 300 or 300 people who stood with
out and with barred heads witnessed the
scene The prince remainded IN the
tomb but short time-perhaps two
minutes. The magniiicentflOral wreaths,
one bestowed upon the historic spot in
his own name and the other in the name
OF the imperial navy OF Germany, with
his own hands he set up beside the casket.
His own, which was fully three feet in
diameter. consisted of roses. lilies the
valley. and orchids. 1t rested upon a
wire easel. covered with green. This he
reVerpuIly placed Ut lht loOt vi bHC boo
ket. with its face outward. The wreath
from the imperial navy, a little smaller
than his own, was composed OF rose I,
liies-ofthe-vaIley, and viOlets.
The prince departed from the tomb and
the iron door was locked behind him by
Superintendent Dodge. At the foot OF
the little hill which leads to the tomb
from the gravel drive the prince was
asked by MIR. Dodge if he would not con
sent to assist in the planting OF little
German linden tree. 81 will be delighted
to plant the tree" replied the prince.
The tree stood directly opposite tree
which was planted by the Prince OF
Wales during his visit in this country.
The prince deposited earth on the tree $
roots. scorning assistance, until he had
piled on six shovefuls He then put
aside the implement and stamped the
earth down with his feet.
There" he said, as he finished, 81 can
say took an active part in the planting
Of this tree. hope it will grow
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01

Times in it's address to the Lcgisla-
ture. and sincerely hopes that the
time is near at hand when NirginianS
shall be relieved Of this awful dis
grace and she poor wretches at the
Penitcntiary of theiruntold suffering.
Let us quit theorizing about the
best way to relieve our Pcnitentiary,
and also the best way to implove
our public roads, and let those in
authority at once order the working
of our public highways 10y Virginia 5
cOnVictS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
SOME DEATHS.

Mrs. Mamie II. Person. OF LOudOUn
county, died Tuesday night, aged 90
years.
Mr.. William Cockerill, aged 60 years,
died Mt his home in Fauquier county IA
few days ago.
MIR. David Casper, who had reached the
ripe age of 81, died at the home OF his
grandson, near Pleasant Vale church, ON
the Odd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01

The respect and honor shown Adj
miral Schley wherever he goes thor
oughly demonstrate that She is still
the hero of the battle of Santiago,
notwithstanding President lioose-
velt's decision to the contrary. The
American speople are not a set OF
ignoramuses. and Mr.. Roosevelt may
vet discover this fact to his bitter r.
gret.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
President Asked to Withdraw Acceptance.

Lieutenant-Governor James II. Till
man, of South Carolina, says that III
Difference to requests by wire from the
subscribers to the fund for the sword, he
telegraphed as follows to President
Roosevelt:
"a short while ago had the honor to
address Your Excellency letter request
ing that on the occasion OF your visit to
Charleston you present sword to Ma
Tor Micah Jenkins, of the First l.: >.
Volunteer Cavalry, OF whose gallant
service You spoke so highly, your words
being engraved on the scabbard. You
accepted the invitation, for which we
thank you. am now requested by
contributors to the sword fund to ask
that YOU withdraw said acceptance
(Si9ned) JAMES IL TILLMAN,
Late Colonel First South Carolina
Volunteer Infantry and Lieutenant
Governor of South Carolina
In explaining the sending OF the tele-
cram. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Tlllman
said: :.
ut is with much regret that am d.
rected. or rather required, to have sent
the telegram / did, especially in view OF
the fact that am so closely related to
one who but few days ago was sub
iected to an affront which was seeming
iy. or at least the people who contri-
6uted to the purchase of the sword think,
unwarranted"
II is said President Roosevelt may re.
consider his decision to visit the Charles
ton fair as a result of Col. Tillman's tele-
gram withdrawing his invitation to the
President to make a sword presentation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
Mr. Rryan Non. COmmitlal.

Mr.. Byran when aked regarding the
truth of the report that he would pledge
his support to ex-senator Hill Tor the
presidential nomination in 1904 said:
IL have never made any such state
ment as that, and what ! may have to
saw regarding the presidential nominal
ton two years hence | will say in my
own way and at time which | may
deem proper.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
Gen. Fit, Lee to be a Guest.

In connection with the preparations
for the reception of Prince Henry, in
Boston announcement is made that
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee will be among
those present at the dinner to be
given the Prince, March 6. Gen Lee will
be the guest of Gen. Guild, and the next
day will be the guest OF the city OF
Boston
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
Confederate To Speak At Grants Tomb
Memorial Day.

Hon. Thomas q. Jones, Of Montgomery,
Ala whom President Roosevelt lately
appointed U. 5. District Judge of Ala.
bama, has accepted the invitation to de-
liver :the Grafton at Grants tomb, in
New York, on Memorial Day. Judge
Jones was a Confederate soldier, later
Governor OF Alabama.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
Mrs. stOuewaIl Jackson Guaranteed.

The sign reading, "Quarantined; keep
out" has been placed conspicuously in
front of the residence Of Mrs. Stonewal
Jackson, in Charlotte, n. C. Mrs. Jack
son and her granddaughter, Julia Jack
son Christian, are under quarantine
Mr.. Edwin b. Gresham, who lives in the
house owned and occupied by Mrs. Jack
son, has smallpox.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01

4 PENNSYLVANIA girl is suing amanior
$1,000 damages because he squeezed her
SO hard that he broke a rib.-iiichmond
News
Pshaw, Many women sue men for
larger amounts simply for breaking
an engagement
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
Favorite Nearly Everywhere.

Constipation means dulness. depres.
sion, headache, generally disordered
health. DE Wits Little Early Risers
stimulate the liver. open the bowels and
relieve this condition. Safe, speedy and
thorough. They never grippe. Fayorite
pills. Bowman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
MARRIAGES.

Licensed in Washington To marry
Richard f. Dix and Alice Denton, both Of
Lancaster county. Joseph Woodward
and Matte Cook, both OF SpOtsylvania
county. Charles T. Walker. District OF
Columbia. and Margaritta j. Neill, Eau
ouier county. William Mcdonald and
Lillian Cordder, both Of Fairfax County.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01

The Hon. VIM. r. Frye evidently
was not afraid OF Mr.. Tillman'spitch-
fork. or he would never have come
down from his high horse.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01

WITH Il combination OF Jupiter
Pluvius. Old Sol and Boreas our
streets are regaining their normal
condition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
Brother of J. Wilkes and Edwin Booth, Dead.

DR.. Joseph A. Booth. brother OF j,
Wilkes and Edwin Booth, the tragedianH-
is dead. in New York, where he had lived
for many years, lie was the son-in-law
of Mr.. X. G. Mitchell, OF Charlottesville
The body will be laid TO rest in Green
mount Cemetery. by the side Of his father
,Junius Brutus Booth
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01

WHERE are "Coin Harvey and
Gen. Jas. b. Weaver, the greenbacker'
Have they been swamped?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01

Stops the Cough and works cff the Cold
Laxative Bronco uinine Tablets cure
n cold in one day. No Cure, no Fay
Price % cents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01

4 COUSIN of Mr.. Bryan is Il candi-
date for Congress i'm one OF the Illinois
districts. Consauguiuity will "out.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01

WITH the Give Wire adjunct
Richmond should keep well posted
on current events.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01

The moving picture men might
find it profitable TO take few snap
shots of the L. s. Senate
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01

When you want physic that is mild
and gentle, easy to take and pleasant
in effect use Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Price, 20 cents. Sample
free. Every box guaranteed. For sale
by Nj. M. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01

SLOWLY upon the horizon is rising
the pale spectre Of the Easter hat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01
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20 cnRR A coin IN ONE nAY

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All (druggists refund the money il it tails
to cnre. II. w. Groves signature is on
each box zoe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-01

or ALL men theegotist shoullhaye
his eyes doctored.