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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-15
x-RAYS.
(By the Darby town Bard.)


King Georges Muse has fopt her wings
der bard soars high and sweetly sings:
he sings Of Homer, Virgil, Poe.
Of Troy, Greece and the Inferno.
out, not content with lofty fight.
lie tunes his harp with pure delight
TO amuse the readers of The Lance
about a bard who, by mischance.
because he had no place for mouse.
Tried to rhyme his spouse with
"house"
DID Dante, too. he calls to show
That lost" and horse" in rhyme won't
go.
Wen, let it pass. Greene county's bard
ls not controlled by any card.
But with free haud he dashes bold
Ana writes the news till all is told.
Daetyls and spondees both he scorne.
Hes govern'd byno straight-lac'd forms:
lie sings his song. though rude his rhyme
lis hallowed by n theme sublime:
Iruth-that ever glorious theme
Surprising any poets dream.
Ny good friend X, withhold your rays.
Keep quiet II you cannot praise,
And let Greene couDty's bard sing on:
tiis news IL good il not his song.
te sings, no doubt. the best be can;
Nhat more expect OF any man?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-15
Virginia Custom Officers.

Secretary Shaw has sent to the House
his estimate OF appropriations necessary
To run the custom service all over the
country and the force required to collect
the customs He estimates that il will
require the following amounts aud force
Tor the Virginia Offices: Alexandria. 81.
Sol o. and two officers; Cape Charles. 81 :,
3iS.I and three officers; Norfolk. Sll..
III % and nine men; Newport News
S4o, o,9l9,33 and City five men; Peters
burg. 81 ,26l and seven men; Richmond
$3.50 and six men; Tapp ahannock
S6SS and two men.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-15
Gold Democrat for Postmaster of
FarmvilIe

The appointment of Charles Bucg to
the postmastership of Farmville was a
surprise George Richardson had bcen
selected by the President aud his name
s.nt To- the Senate The announcement.
bowevrr, provoked opposition on the
part "f Republicans, and they went to
work To defeat him Mr. Bugg came
from England in 1869. When he became
an American citizen he became n Demo.
crat, and voted with the party until the
nomination of Bryan. when he became a
gold bug ard has since voted the Repub
lean ticket
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-15
STAFFORD.
Death of An esed Other
Notes.

Crest Va Jan L.. 1903.
Mr.. Thomas Rose, n well-kDown and
aged citizen OF Stafford county, diet
New Years Day at the home Oi his son
Nr. John l.. Rose, near Falmouth. in the
ninety y-trst year of his age. lie leaves n
widow, four daughters aud six sons HE
remains were laid To rest in the newly
opened grave yard on the farm OF his
son-in-law. Mr.. ". A. Cooper. on the
Mountain View road
Mr. George NJ. Jett and wife, OF Wash
ington. who have been visiting relatives
IN StafOri, have returned home.
Mr. X l.. Reid has moved his saw mill
n the farm of Mr. l.. NJ Embrey. near
Crest
Mr. James +. Jett, har,i-working
farmer. had the misfortune To lose fine
mare Saturday morning. He bought the
mare about two months ago
Miss Delilah Cooper is at home on n
visit, accompanied by Miss Ruth WhAr
ton, of Spotsylvauia.
The bird law is out Bob White IL once
more safe from the hunters shot.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-15
HICKS FoR JANUARY.
Severe Cold Weather Predicted

The next REGULAR storm period is cen.
trai on the nth. reaching from the 5th
to the 10th. The moon passes south OF
The celestial equator on the 18th hence
high temperature for the season will he
natural on and about that date. with
winter lightning and thunder very prob
able southwark. But tropical features
Will soon disappear and genuine winter
storms. turning to billiards in mary
sections will quickly follow. BE on tie
watch Tor storms Oi such severity "a will
cause great Inconvenience and suffering
to man and beasts, especially where no
precautions have been taken
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-15
(Communicateil
Congratulations From Rev. Andrew
Broaddus.

Nparta, Va Jan. 10Th. 1903
beg for small space in your col
um's 10 extend to the good people of
iaraline my heartfelt congratulations
On the splendid victory won 10y them ia
the contest OF Thursday last Especially
would | extend to the precinct commit
tees and to the preachers OF the county
ny unsprakable gratitude for the nobl,
work done by them. 1t was simply
grand and the result glorious.
But let Us not, my fellow-workers
think that our work is done Far from
II. Let us see to il that when the la W
goes into operaii n il is duly observed
Below you will fad statement of the
vote at the different precincts in the
county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-15
Beat Out of an Increase Of His
Pension

Mexican war veteran and prominent
editor writes: Seeing the advertisement
OF Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di.
arrhoea Remedy, | am reminded that as
"a soldier in Mexico in ~ and '4S. con-
tracted Mexican diarrhoea and this rem
edy has kept me from getting an increase
in my pension for on every renewal a
dose OF it restores me-" 1t is unequalled
as a quick cure for diarrhoea and is
pleasant and safe 70 take For sale by
NJ. NJ Lewis, druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-15
The Mothers Fnvorits

Chamhelain's Cough Remedy is the
mothers iavorite IL is pleasant and
safe for children 90 take and always
cures 1t is intended especially for conp hs
colds. Group and whOoping cough, AMI
Is the best medicine made for these dis
eases. There j. not the least danger in
giving IL TO children for 1t contains no
opium or other injurious drug and NAV
be given as confidently 10 n babe as 10
an adult For sale by NJ NJ Lewis,
druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-15

Messrs. Rowlett & Goolrick and Mr..
George Ball. whose companies sustained
losses by the recent fire at the store Of
Messrs. Simon Hirsh & Bro, have adjust.
ed and settled same with the firm. A
good deal Of painting was necessitated
by the fire and this with his usual prompt
ness MIR Hirsh has had done, the inside
OF the store presenting an exceedingly at
tractive appearance
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-15
State of Ohio, City of Toledo. Lucas coun

fy, So.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he il
senior partner of the firm of +. j. Cheney
n Co, doing business in the City of Tole.
do, County and State aforesaid, and that
said firm will pay the sum of one hundred
dollars for each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use Of Halls
Catarrh Cure.
Frank j. Cheney.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed In
my presence. this 9th day of December. A.
ID. 1886.
seal A. W. Gleason,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken iilternallv'
and acts directly on the blood and mucons
surfaces of the system. Send for test
monials, free.
4. j. Cheney q Co.. Toledo, O.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-15
Senator Thos. S. Martin has INTRODUCED

Senator ThOs. s. Martin has introduced
in the Senate bill for the relief oi St.
Georges Protestant Episcopal Church.
at Pungoteague Accomac county. The
church is one OF the oldest in Virginia and
was used by the invading Federal troops
IN the Civil War as barn The old
Colonial pillars in the form of angels
We're torn down and the church much
damaged in other ways Damages .o
the extent OF about $4,000 are claimed
from the L. S Government
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-15

In the opinion Of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee the
great feature of the Tercentenary Expo
siiion will be the naval display in Hamp-
ton Roads. The General will shortly is
sue statement Quilting the scope OF the
exposition in detail
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-15

II troubled with weak digestion.
neichiug, sour stomach, OF feel dull after
eating try Chamberlain's Stomach and
liver Tablets. Price, % cents. Samples
free at NJ. NJ. Lewis's drug store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-15

j. W Mitchell has been appointed post.
master at Watson. Loudoun county. 10
succeed MIR. Utterback. resigned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-15

They re discussing silver down in Mex.
o. Some obituary announcements travel
very yslowly.-Birmingh News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-15
Madison Wants a Railroad

Andrew Broaddus,
Chairman OF Central Committee
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-04-09

and they will blab. There used to be a
man in the house from Missouri whose
chief stock in trade was to give away
the secrets of the delegation. 1t paid
him.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-04-09
THE Light
: THAT FAILED
By Rudyord Kipting
"Once more. modest childyl


Dick laughed. "Well, it's only to you
I'm talking. | did him just as well as
knew how, making allowance for the
sickness of oils. Then the art manager
Of that abandoned paper said that his
subscribers wouldn't like it. 1t was
brutal and coarse and violent-man be-
ing naturally gentle when he's fighting
for his life. They wanted something
more restful, with little more color
could have said a good deal, but you
might as well talk to a sheep as an art
manager. took my Last Shot back.
Behold the result! put him into a
lovely red coat without a speck on it.
That's art. | polished his boots. OBJ
serve the high light on the toe. That's
art. l cleaned his rife-rifies are al
ways clean on service-because that is
art. pipeciayed his helmet. Pipeclay
is always used on active service and is
indispensable to art. | shaved his chin
/ washed his hands and gave him an
air of fatted peace. Result, military
tailor's pattern plate. Price, thank
heaven. twice as much as for the first,
which was moderately decent"
"And do you suppose you're going tc
give that thing out as your work y
"Why not? did it. Alone did it III
the interests of sacred, home bred arr
and Dickenson's Weekly"
Torpenhow smoked in silence fol-
awhile. Then came the verdict, deliy
cred from rolling clouds: ''If you were
only mass of blathelng vanity, Dick
wouldn't mind. I'd let you go to the
deuce on your own mahlstick. But
when | consider what you are to me
and when find that to vanity you ado
the twopenny halfpenny pique of a
twelve-year-old girl, then bestir my
self in your behalf Thusp'
The canvas ripped as Torpenhow's
booted foot shot through it, and the
terrier jumped down, thinking rats
were about
IF you have any bad language te
use, use it. You have not | continue
You are an idiot. because no man horn
Of woman is strong enough to take lib
critics with his public, even though the,
be, which they amt, all you say they
are
"But they don't know any better
What can you expect from creatures
born and bred in this ightY Dick
pointed to the yellow fog. "If they
want furniture polish, let them have
furniture polish so long as they pay
for it. They are only men and women
You talk as though they were gods"
''That sounds very fine, but it has
nothing to do with the case. They are
the people you have to work for,
whether you like it or not. They are
your masters. Don't be deceived, Dick
lie. You aren't strong enough to trife
with them, or with yourself, which is
more important. Moreover-come back
Binkie- that red daub isn't going any
where. Unless you take precious good
care you will fall under the damnatior
of the checkbook, and that's worse thar
death. You will get drunk you're hall
drunk already-on easily acquired mon.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-04-09

II beStir myself In yoatr behalf. Tllusp'
ey. For that money and your own in
fernal vanity you are willing to delib-
erately turn out bad work. You'll do
quite enough bad work without know
ing it. And, Dickie. as love you and
as know you love me, am not going
to let you cut off your nose to spite
your face for all the gold in England.
That's settled. Now swear"
"Don't know" said Dick. "I've been
trying to make myself angry, but I
can't; you're so abominably reasona-
Bile. There will be a row on Dicken-
sons Weekly, l fancy"
'sWhy the Dickinson do you want to
work ON weekly paper? It's slow
bleeding of power
1T brings in the very desirable dol
lars" said Dick, his hands in his pock-
cts.
Torpenhow watched him with large
contempt. why, l thought it was a
man." said he. Its child"
mo, it isn't said Dick, wheeling
quickly. You've no notion what the
certainty of cash means to a man who
has always wanted it badly. Nothing
will pay me for some of my life's
joys; and that Chinese pigboat, for in
stance. when we eat bread and jam for
every meal because Ho Wang wouldn't
allow us anything better. and it all
tasted of pig Chinese pig. I've work.
ed for this, Eve sWeated and I've starV-
ed for this. line on line and month aft
er month, and now I've got it am
going to make the most of it while it
lasts. Let them pay. They've no
knowledge"
"What does your majesty please to
want? You can't smoke more than
you do. you won't drink, you're a gross
feeder and you dress in the dark, by
the look of you. You wouldn't keep a
horse the other day when suggested,
because, you said, it might fall lame,
and whenever you cross the street you
take hanson. Even you are not fool
ish enough to suppose that theaters
and all the live things you can buy
thereabout mean life What earthly
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-04-09
Plenty of Truth.

Plenty of Truth.
Perhaps ventured the unsuccess-
full contributor, you didn't consider
my little ode true to life."
"Oh, it was true enough" replied the
editor. Il assure you there was more
truth than poetry in what you said"
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24
To nerall the Train.

Cherbourg. France. Nov. 24.-rwo
attempts were made to derail the train
bearing the king and queen of Italy
Sunday, while they were returning to
Rome. A soldier, near Marseilles,
piled rocks on the track, but was dis.
covered Three anarchists were ar
rested near Aries for putting spikes in
the rail. The officers succeeded in
suppressing the news until this morn.
ing
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24
h,s Weak Point

He would terrorize the neighbors in
a most outrageous way. break the wide
worlds standing record in athletics
every day; while In pugilisdc circles
he could wipe men in the dust, cnd
show master tricks at fenoing-laugh
at every cut and thrust He slew zig
ers in The jungle, and soalped redskins
on The plain. He chased lions DER the
mountains and harpooned them on the
MAN. He could break a bucking
broncho. yes. and rope Texas styeer;
sling Bowie knife or hatchet, throw
a oomerang or sRear In hairbreadth
lights he glorled, ala this worthy son
OF Mars. And he'd lick his weight Ia
woldcats-kick them higher than the
stars But his shoes we've In his mock.
et and his face vas ghoatly white; ne
was silent as an oyster when he
climbed the stair at Danvllie
WIl Commorclal-Nevs.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24
poped by a Doctor.

Roy G. Cornelius, a youth from th.
country, was arrested last night 70,
stealing a shirt from the store Of Mn
Fraser He was brought into court
and stated that he had been under
the influence of liquor at the time ana
did not know anything about the mat.
ter. He volunteered the information
that DR.. Nick, at Fanny Dayenport's
on Ferry street, was treating him 70,
a disease, and that the doctor had pre
scribed the liquor he had consumed
last night, as medicine. He stated b.
had paid the doctor IS for the treat
ment received, and was being bene
fitted. The case will be disposed Of
this evening.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24
Mrs. OllSChlager
a Legal Wife

County Judge Scott this morning de
cided the controversy over the ap-
polntment OF a guardian for Henry
onschlager, an insane persons. by
honorlng the petition Of Mrs. Mary
onschlager, wife of the insane ward,
and appointing Theo. NJ. Barr as guar
dian of the person and estate OF Henry
Ollschlager.
The controversy came up over the
petition OF Mrs. ollschlager, when the
nephews of Mr.. ollschlager, who re,
side in California, asked that Geo. G..
Bingham be appointed guardian, and
that Mrs. Ollschlager be declared to
be not tho wife of the insane ward
They contended that Ollschlager never
married the woman that she was only
his housekeeper, and did not have
the right to be considered his wife.
After the hearing OF the case, conduct
ed by IA II. Darcy and Governor
Chamberlain for Mrs. Ollschlager,
and Bonham & Martin for the n .ph.
ews of Mr. onschlager, Judge Scott
took the matter under advisement,
and this morning he decided the case
for Mrs, onschlager, Judge Scott
said;
THE More / have looked into the
case the more thoroughly l am con
vlnced that the view of the case taken
by me at the close OF the trial was
the correct one. The cases cited by
Messrs. Bonham & Martin are not par
allel with the one az bar. must de-
eide the controversy in favor OF Mrs.
ollschlager, and my holding will be
that MIR. Barr be appointed guardiaa.
He is fully competent, and, as his ap
poIntment was first petitloned for. he
will be appointed. and l will not turn
him devH. Mr.. Bingham whose ap-
peiatment was also asked for by the
other parties, is also fully competent
and qualified. but cannot set aside
the petition of Mrs. ollschlager, and
Mr. Barr is appointed"
Mn Martin, attorney for the neph
ews Of Mr.. onsehlager. gave notice Of
an appeal 10 the circuit court, and
the case win probably terminate in tbs
supreme court for final adjudication
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24
pIned With Teddy.

Washington, Nov. 24.-Roosevelt
Ained the Butte labor leaders today,
also Congressman Dixon. OF Montana
Cortelyou and Wright discussed the
wage question at the table. Roosevelt
assured his Butte visitors the govern.
ment was prepared TO favor working
mon whenever the good Of the public
service was not hampered. and was
told In reply that all that labor asked
was a square deal "You will always
get that" said the President, so long
as have anything TO do with the ad'
minlstration OF public AFFAIRS.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24
Charged win THEFT.

Burt Gordon, until recently a bar
tender for Gltner & Cooper, of Dali
las, was arrested in Salem last night
on telephone request from the officers
of independence. charged with rob
bing his employers of s1OO in coin. To
day Mr.. Giltner came to Salem, and
after Identifying the man, telephoned
to Sheriff Ford of Dallas, asking him
to come with warrant
Gordon refuses to talk He had on
him, when arrested, s65.65 aud pistol
which is also claimed by his employ.
ers. He will be taken to Dallas this
evening.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24
Axle Grease
Good Axle Grease

We have worked up quite busi-
ness on Dixon's Graphite Axel Grease
It's good stuff. AS long as there is a
particle of the graphite on a spindle it
is slippery. In fact it contains just
enough grease to give it body to hold
together. Try box, and you will use
1t always.
Then there's Decrhake's Castor
Oil Grease, one of the best of its kind
that was ever put up. Remember a
poor grease works up into a stiff tar,
and makes your wagon pull as heavy
again as it should. Get good grease
And buggy whips and robes. We
have plenty Of both, and can save you
money-we think-on prices. Wen
let you decide that.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24
Adjourned Until Friday.

Washington, Nov 24--After debate
between those asking adjournment OF
the special session and It's opponents
the house today adjourned until Fri
day. Al the White House today no.
tice was given out that, on account OF
the death, In New York last night, Of
R0osevelt's uncle, James Oracle, the
White House is.ln mourning. and there
will be no further social entertain
ments. after today, until December
7th, when there is to be a cabinet din.
ner. The President will attend the fu.
neral Friday.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24
To Correct a Deed.

Amelia Managre today brought suit
in the circuit court against ]. b. Man
agra and others to reform a deed by
which block 1O9 in st. Paul was con.
veyed to her by defendants, but that
insetad block SO was inserted in the
deed in place Of the right description
of the place, and she asks that the
court correct the deed, and for her
costs. j. H. and O. L. McNary are at
torneys for plaintiff.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24
''Zaza''

No play that has ever been written
has aroused such widespread dis us.
sion as David Belascos powerful
drama "zaza," In which that magnetic
actress and local favorite, Florence
Roberts, will appear at the Grand
Opera House on Wednesday night.
and, despite the cries of the narrow.
minded few. as to the moral caliber
OF the story, the theaters have been
packed everywhere, and the verdict of
the public has been that "Zaza" is
good play, with a strong heart inter
est conveying a more powerful and
impressive lesson than any drama that
has ever been produced on the Ameri.
can stage.
AS a production "Zaza" is infinitely
more attractive than the average play;
the green room scene, where the Sc
crets of the dramatists art. and the
stage managers tricks and devices for
producing various stage effects are
shown. being particularly interesting
TO the general public.
Miss Roberts has achieved tri.
umph as the unfortunate girl, who be.
comes a ParlsIenne footllght favorite,
and her performance has placed her IN
the front rank Of emotional actresses
Seats on sale at box office Wednes.
day at 0 a. m. Curtain at S:15.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24
Is Flahtlnn Woods.

Washington, Nov. 24.-The sub
committee on military affairs held
meeting this morning, at which Rath.
bone submitted a list Of witnesses
whom he desired summoned to testL
fly relative to Woods Cuban admins
tration.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24
Jams Are Not WaltInn.

London, Nov. 24.-The Exchange
telegraph correspondent at st, Peters.
burg wires today there Is no founda
tion for the story that Japanese feet
Is stationed to intercept the Russian
squadron bound for Korea.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24
Revere Sheridan and
MatlOck In the
Shade
Noble Patriot Rides Night
and Day In a Pullman
To SaVe---HiS
MiIage

Washington, Nov. 24.--Congress.
man Cushman, Of Washington, is max
ing a race against time to save s14OO
mileage before the extra session ad-
journs. He received news at Tacoma
that the session would probably speed
lily adjourn, and Immediately took a
fast train.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24
JerseY Bum

Oregon n Rioter, No es.6s4. A.
} G. c., took first premium at all
Northwest fairs in 1908 Ready for
service ON Garden Road. near S. p,
track. l.. r. MARS, Prop.
l0.29-1m'
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24
NEW TODAY

choppers good pay
and easy timber Inquire at $50
State street ll-2t2w'
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24

For Rent.--Nlcely furnished ro0ni. at
No. 81 Commercial street. two doors
south Of Oak ll-2S-st'
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24

For sale.-Twenty acres OF land. three
miles from Chemawa- Nearly enough
timber on il 70 pay for It. A. w
Prescott, It's Min street, salem.
ll-23,std-wlts
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24
Robbed a Postomee.

Mantlcoke, Pa, Nov. 24.-Four
masked men blew the postofIice vault
this morning, obtaining s3500.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24
New the countrv ls sac.

New York, Nov. 2l.-A daughter
was born today to Mrs. William X.
Vanderbilt JR
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24
A Sport Dead.

London. Nov. 24.-sir John Maple
noted horseman and sportsman, is
dead
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24
look an AnneaI.

Topeka, Kan, Nov 24.-The mutin.
eers, who were sentenced to life, took
an appeal today.