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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
CAROLINE COURT.

There was practically nothing doing
In court at Bowling Green Monday. Ii
rained all day and the road from Milford
TO the town is worse than has ever be-
fore been seen in mid-winter.
The rush of tobacco 20 market con
tinuss and prices are lower Richmond
dealers say since the T e. Williams Co.
has been absorbed by tie trust there is
but little competition among buyers.
Several of the fredericksburg delega-
ton were dumped in the mud by "A team
br aSiDg down between Milford and
Bowling Green.
Much anxiety is eNpr .ssei on a count
of the continued raip. ne but little pillow
ing has been done and prospects for put
ting IN big crops are slim.
Mr.. X. L. MOncUr'. trustee. sold los
acres OF land near Brandy wine to c. l..
Collins for $500.
Those present from this city were
Messrs. j. Stansbury Wallace. NJ. =
Chancellor. Mayor NJ. &. Willis. j. F.
mberlake. +. =. Ninde. ". + Lang. A.
+ Route. Maurice uirsh. + : shepherd
W \. Bell. +. J Cain, j n Jones. ". T..
Price. H. W. Garner. J. H. Maupia and
the representative of this paper
In court grand Jury was empsnnelled
with [. +. Sugy foreman and there was
only one lad ctment. Genie Cash for
felony.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
NEW BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
The Body Organizes by EIectins J
r. c. Beverley, of Essex ,Preside nt.

The first meeting of the State Board of
Agriculture. as newly constituted under
the pr sent organic law of Virginia. WAS
heli Tuesday in Richmond. Hon. j. II.
{ Beverley, of Essex county. was chosen
president, TO succ I'd Hon. {. W. Heater.
Mr.. Beverley was chairman of the FL
nance Committee. and has always taken
most active part in the work of the
board. Mr.. Beverley appoint u Messrs
Rufin, Barker aud EggbOrn upon the
Finance COMMITTEE
Mr.. kOiner submitted most favora
BILE report of the work done at the test
farm during the wintr
Nr. Barker gave an account of his trip
10 Underwater Virginia where he had
gone to induce few Of the farmers TO
make experiments in tobacco growing.
Tor the purpose of ascei tanning the posi-
biiities of cultivating the weed in that
section. Several farmers have agreed to
make expel iments on a small scale.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
ANNAPOLIS cAOETSHIP.
Congressman w. a Jones Calls For
Competitive Examination in
this City May 9Th

Notice is hereby given that a
competitive examination for the pur-
pose of selecting candidate for
appointment as midshipman TO the
United States Naval AGA iemy. at
Annapolis. for the First Congressional
District of Virginia, will be held in the
city of fredericksburg, Virginia, on We'd
nesday, the sixth day OF May, 1903. The
candidate standing the second best ex-
am'uation will be nominated as first
alternate, the one standing third as
second alternate and the one standing
fourth as third Alternate The candi-
date receiving the appointment will
the Naval Academy in June next
Those desiring to take this examina-
ton will address me at Warsaw, Vir-
ginia, when they will be irsormed as to
the terms upon which they can do so.
W. A. Jones,
NJ. c., LIST Va District
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
East Hanover Presbytery.

At the session OF East Hanover Presby-
terry in Richmond Tuesday the first mat
ter OF interest taken up was the reception
OF Mr.. q. +. kirkpatrick, of Fredericks
burg, as a candidate for the ministry
Rev. X. X. Howison, l.. l.. d., reported
to the Presbytery that he had offered
his resignation as stated supply of the
Ashland Church, and that the church had
accepted his RI signation. His course
was approved by the Presbytery.
The report of Row. JIG. Stewart. ID ID
treasurer the Twentieth Century Edu-
cational Fund, showed $2,052 06 has
been paid to him on account of this fund
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
ROAD IMPRovEMENrIN oRANGE.

A prominent resident OF Orange
county, who is an ardent advocate
OF road Improvement, stated a few
days since that in his opinion the
proposed bond issue for this purpose
would be defeated at the polls. not
so much because ofthe bonding itsslf.
but because the money secured would
not improve all of the roads. Thus.
he said. there are men who will cast
adverse votes in an effort to defeat
the whole proposition rather than
see good road in front Of their
neighbours property. while they for
the present must remain satisfied
with what they already have Ia
other words, unless they can be as
sured that road improvement Will
benefit their own property they do not
care to vote for it, even We're the
county as a whole benefited in great
measure. This position. TO say the
least, is a selfish one. and its assump-
ton by majority of the voters in
Orange will mean that there shall be
no public improvement in that couu-
ty until these men can see some wav
OF helping themselves while helping
the county. 1t is of course absolut,
~ impossible with a limited amount
OF funds TO improve every peice OF
road in Orange county. but we chal-
lenge denial when we state that the
improvement OF the principal roads
would indirectly, if not directly. adj !
10 the value of every peice of proper
ty within the confines of the county. /
Today in fredericksburg a number
OF blocks OF the two principal streets
are being paved at acost of $50. 600. /
but we venture the assertion that /
this work would never have become |
possible had the residents alonl, /
those streets which will remain for
the present unpaved risen up and /
protested that Main and Commerce |
streets should not be improved un- |
less the Council would also provide |
ut the same time for the improve /
ment of Princess Anne. Charles. /
Prince Edward and Others. 4 start 4
must be made somewhere. and the /
good people OF the county OF Orange.
not being millionaires, must be con-
tent TO see portion of their roads
put in order and then gradually i'm
prove the balance. We trust when
the vote is taken that the voters oil
the county will realize the fact that
they are deciding by their ballots
one OF those vital questions which
must sooner or later mean veal or
woe to the county. If Orange votes
Tor road improvement she will have
taken the longest step forward in her
history.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
LOCAL OPTION ELECTION.

\ local option election at this time
in fredericksburg. in our opinion. is
to be deplored The town is not
ready for it. and the conservative,
business people do not wantit. The de-
liberate Judgment of most OF the
thoughtful citizens seems to be, and
We heartily agree with them, that a
local option contest would be detri-
mental to the business interests of the
city, both private and public, and
should not be made now. We are
Just passing through period when
harmony and uGanimity are almost
essential to success i'm our public af-
fairs. We are constructing import
ant and much needed improvements
IN which thousands OF dollars OF the
city's money is being expended, and
right in the midst of this to inject
wranghng and bitter feeling into the
body polite and into our legislative
assembly. which controls and man
ages these improvements. which Z
local option electionwill ID. would be Il
great mistake ,iinot a calamity. And in
addition TO these, there must be other
improvements. important and essen
tial to the comfort and convenience
Of every citizen. Shall these be made
to suffer? Shall they be lost to Us
by the precipitation OF a local option
election that could be as well held one
or two years hence? Would it not
be wise to pause. consider and wait ?
Wait until we see the practical work
ings of the Mann law in towns and
country. and If good comes from it.
As we hope and believe it will, then
We can bring local option into the
cities and enjoy its blessings.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
SPOTSYLVANIA.
Death OF Mrs Jones-The Temper
snee Rally Pcstponsd-Not and
Personals.
SpotsN lyania. Na Anril m lNna-

Spotsy lvania. Va, April IL. 1908.
Geo. Garrett. a worthy old colored
citizen. died near here few days ago Of
consumption.
Mr.. l. ID. Harris, OF this place. lost his
horse a lew nights ago. The horse got
sick some time in the night after coming
from Frederick sburg. broke the stable
door and gate open, aud went into Sher-
III Harris lot, where he was found dead
IN the morning
Mr.. Bert Wallace, of Fa;rview farm
near Lesvel's, had q fine gray mare to
drop deal in the stall few nights ugo.
Mrs. Thad Jones, of Olivet, died Friday
night. She WAS a most excellent lady
and leaves q husband and several chill
d.en. She was u member ofthe Disciples
church
Mr.. r. NJ. Waller is suffering agaia
with appendicitis. Dr.. W. A Harris
wants 10 take bin to Richmond for an
operation.
Mr. d. \. Dewey, Ct Sunlight. is con-
ined TO his 4. lie has bsen sick for
several days
Mr.. Oliver East6urn is very much in
disposed.
Miss Kittie Goodwin. of this pace. re
turned from Washington yesterday.
where she has been visiting.
MT Geo r burton has gotten l. 400
eggs from 30 hens, which are crosses Of
Plymouth Rocks and Leghorns. since
Christmas Stafford will have to do well
to beat him.
Rev. J. W. Hickman filled his appoint
menrs at Zion and Tabernacle Sunday.
Miss Ina Weist went to Mr.. Geo W
Clark's Saturday on visit.
Master Quinby Tompkins. of Mt. Pleas
ant, visited Morton Hickman Yesterday
Rev. Mr.. Coleman filed his appoint
ment at Lewiston Sunday. and attended
the services at the Methodist church here
Sunday night
DR. W. A. Harris has moved into hi-
new residence.
Owing to rain last night. the temper
ance rally which was advertised could
not be held. Many people were disap-
pointed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
LEGISLaTURE.
The Hight of Removal OF Judqo
Campbell Likely TO be Tested in
Supreme Court

Alter a debate lasting four hours. the
Senate referred the resolution removing
Judge Campbell, of Amherst. from office
To the Committee on Courts of Justice
with instructions to report on the legal
status of the case and also their conclu
slons upon the evidence taken and
printed.
Gov Montague communicated to the
Senate the following appointments to
the Board OF Visitors to the Virginia
Military Institute: T. F. Brown. of Bote-
tourt; +. W. Shelton, of Norfolk. and
John \. Cpshur, of Richmond.
The Senate passed bills amending the
charters OF the towns Of Warrenton and
South Boston. and the city OF Danville.
In case the Senate adopts the resolu-
ton removing Judge Campbell. there is
no doubt that the constitutionality Of
the proceedings will be tested in the Sr
preme Court. Judge Campbell has re
tanned Messrs. Wise. Watkins and Frank
W. Christian to fight the case for him.
The general revenue bill. with the Mann
liquor bill Incorporated as one Of it's sec
tons. reached the governor Wednesday.
tie has five days in which TO dispose OF
the matter. and il il thought 10 be Ger
tain that he will approve it.
MIR. Herman, introduced a bill in re-
gard to the duties of school trustees. and
providing that these officers shall paw
school teachers not less than $40 n
month.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16

The present Legislature has been "A
hard working body and has passed
many good bills, but there is still one
measure which demands earnest con-
slderation, and that is the general
game laws bill. The Senate has pass
ed the bill and sent it to the House
but so far that body has failed to
act because OF numerous amend
ments which members desire to see
incorporated. The Senate bill might
be amended in one or two particulars.
but, as a whole, We believe the House
would make no mistake in adopting
the bill as it stands. Those members
who cannot secure exactly what they
desire should remember that the bill
can be amended if found necessary
by any future Legislature. but for
the present we need such a law and
We need it badly. Let the House pass
the bill and NO mistake will have been
made.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
EASTER GERMAN.
In Spite of Bad Weather the Dance
Was Success.
Occasional.

The inclemency OF the weather inter
ferred mat rally with the attendance at
the Easter German, which took pie &c at
the Opera House Monday evening, but did
not dampen the spirits OF those present
The German was enjoyable from begin
ring TO end and was led by Mr.. Clearance
X Howard, DOnch's Orchestra furnish
ing the music. At midnight refreshments
OF ice cream, cake and coffee were served
alter which the dance continued until >
a. m. Those dancing were Misses Kirk
OF Pennsylvania, Roller, of Charleston.
W. Va. Lizzie Hurkamp, Elise Ficklen,
Mary Gordon Wallace, Mercer CT dtch-
field, Nora Goodrich, Fannie Carmichr j,
Lena Rowe, Fannie Taylor, Bel Il Barber.
Nirgie CarmiehT u, Jennie Maitland. Nan
ME Ficklen, Edmo =, Ellen Wallace and
Messrs. Beverley Broun, of Urbanna.
Cassius Chicnes' r, OF Stafford. Chas Ii
Hurkamp, F. l.. W. Cir IN. H. II. Hender-
son. c. O'Conor Cool ok, J. NJ. CIR IN, II.
Lewis Wallace, A. F Dickson, Chester h.
Goo'-ick. J. {. Chiches' T. W. X Cool
rick, Clarance r Howard T. S Shepherd,
T. II. Carmichi i, Edward Warren, Tav-
Tor Smith and Ban -on Mason. The Ger
man was chaperoned by Ms. W. b
Goolrick
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16

Mrs. Carrie Nation has purchased
a house in Topeka, Kansas, for three
thousand dollars, which she pro-
poses to convert into an asylum for
the wives Of drunkards. 1t is claimed
she,made the money for this purpose
during her trip on the Pacific Coast,
probably lecturing and exhibiting
her Ratchet. Verify the work Of Car
rie's and Georges hatchets will go
down in history together.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
Stafford Items.

HARDWOOD, Va, April IA, 1903.
The fan mers OF this section OF Stafford
are quite busy now with their spring
work, making up for lost time.
Miss Rosa McConkey has returned to
her home in Fauquier, much to the regret
OF her many friends
We are glad to hear that Mrs. Venice
Embrey. who has b'en quite sick. is im-
proving.
Mr.. b. W. Irving has moved his saw
mill to the Shelton tract
Miss Matte Goodwin, teacher at HOLY
Corner, closed her school on Tuesday,
last
Mr.. Jesse Embrey, who has been quite
sick, is much better.
There was a large congI sgation al
HIGHLAND church East Sunday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
At the Tomb Of Jefferson.

The Albemarle Chapter. ID. A. T., resi-
dent Sons of the Revolution and Sons of
the American Revolution and citizens of
Charlottesville conducted memorial ex-
ercises at the tomb of Thomas Jefferson
Monday, the one hundred aud fifty ninth
anniversary This birth. Short addresses
were made by Capt. Micsjah Woods and
Jefferson NJ. Levy; hymn composed by
Jefferson was read by Hon. X II. w.
Duke and appropriate music was sung.
the exercises closing with the decoration
OF the monument with beautiful wreaths.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
JUDGE WALLACE AND THE JUDGE
SHIP.

We join with the people of this city
in giving expression TO feeling OF
sincere regret that Judge A. W. Wal
lace has tendered his resignation as
the Judge of the Corporation Court.
and we join further with them in ex-
pressing the earnest hope that Judge
Wallace will not adhere to his deter
mination TO retire. We believe that
when His Honor becomes acquainted
With the sentiment of this city touch
ing his resignation he will reconsider
a decision which causes general sor-
row. Judge Wallace has served the
city long and well, but, as we have
before had occasion TO remark. be
has before him still long years of use
iulness. and Fredericksburg is not
yet ready to see him lay aside his
judicial ermine which be has worn
without spot or blemish during his
tenure of office. Wetrust that Judge
Wallace may see tit to withdraw his
resignation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
The River Steamers.

Now that we have two river boats ply
ing between Urbanna and Fredericksburg.
1t seems rather unfortunate that the
schedules are so arranged that the steam
ers run in the same direction and almost
on the same time each day. If the situa-
tion was reversed the p ople along the
river would enjoy still better facilities
and the two lines would doubtless find
It more profitable to their interests
Tidewater CTappahannock) Democrat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16

And they all with one accord be-
gan to make excuses" seems to fit
thecase OF those Legislators who voted
against the Mann bill, and yet these
excuses were not necessary, since the
people OF Virginia do not condemn a
man for voting his convictions.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16

The youngest Confederate soldier
has been again heard from. He is
DR. c. d. W Mcneil, who enlisted in
The 4th Georgia Regiment on the
9th OF October, 1861. thirteen
years, five months aud twenty-one
days old. 1t is also claimed that he
raised the last Confederate flag that
fell in battle" Ii is in order now ;or
North Carolina to speak out.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16

The Democrats of Boston should
De commended for their modesty.
They have arranged a National DEM
ocratic ticket and named a Boston
ian for the second place The ticket
announced is Carter Harrison, OF
Chicago, and Josiah Quincy, of Bos-
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
FOR GORMAN FOR PRESIDENT
He is the Choice of Many of the Leo
islstors.

The News Leader publishes interviews
with 33 members of the Legislature rela-
tive to Democratic candidates for pres
ident. Sixteen express preferences for
Senator German, of Maryland, s for
Judge Alton b Parker, of New York. Z
for David b. Hill, of New York, and |
each for Tom Johnson and Carter Harri-
son. A majority favor making the tariff
the issue, while the balance favor making
the trusts the fighting principle.
The primary plan Of the party in Viz
ginia seems to be unpopular, as it is fav.
ored by very few of those rho answered
Hon. j. II. Biscoe, OF Spotsylvania, il
put down for Hill.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16

Il issaid that Senator Quay strong
ly favors the newspaper libel bill
now lust passed by the Pennsylvania
Legislature and has gone to Harris
burg to urge Governor Penny
packer TO sign it. He is tired OF the
free use of his name by the Republi-
can papers that oppose and abuse
him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
VIRGINIA NJ EWS.

A marriage license was issued in Balti-
more this week to Oliver Baumiller. oil
Middlesex county, and Carrie Lusby.
The Prince William County Teachers
Association will hold its second meeting
at Manassas on April 18th, at 10 O. clock
a. m
John Tazewell Jones, 'O4, OF Old Point
Comfort, Va. has been picked for the
Harvard Varsity football squad for
this year.
The new Board of Directors OF the
Eastern State Hospital at Williamsburg
has decided that the handsome new ward
building should be known as the Mon
tague building" in honor OF Gov. Mon
tague.
Miss Bessie Wyatt, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. W. A. Wyatt, OF Accomac county.
and Judson Mapp, OF Newport News,
were married last week, Rev. ]. D.
Potts officiating. Miss Margaret West
was maid ofhonor, and Mr.. John Mapp
best man.
Gov. Montague appointed X. r. Bar
ton, OF Winchester; a. A. Phlegar, of
Christiansburg, and John Garland Pol
lard, of Richmond, to represent Virginia
on the commission created by the Ameri-
can Bar Association on uniformity OF
legislation.
Mr.. 5. b. Hardwick has purchased the
mercantile business OF B. A. English at
kinsale and will also continue his can
ming business there. Mr. English has re-
moved to Baltimore where he has asso-
ciated himself With the commission firm
OF Hard wick Bros.
The presentation by the cold boys"
oil his school Of an oil portrait of Capt.
W. Gordon McCabe TO the University OF
Virginia took place Monday. The pres-
entation address was made by Hon. Alex
ander Hamilton. Of Petersburg, to which
Prof William NJ Thornton, OF the unI-
versity, responded. "The Headma ster. I"
was read by Hon. A. C. Gordon, Of
Staunton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
W j. Bryan Delivers Lecture In
Staunton

Hon. W. j. Bryan delivered his lecture on
"A ConqueriDg Nation" to a large audi
ence at stanton Tuesday night. Mr..
Bryan was met at the depot by Senator
Martin, ex Lieut. Gov. Echols, Hon. III.
st George Tucker, the Stonewall Band
and several thousand residents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16

Marlboro fishing shore, on the Poto-
mac, and outfit are for sale Read notice OF
G. A. Bryan In our ad columns.
Mr. X. ID. Vincent, at Bowling Green
offers for sale one Iron Quaker" Brick
Machine See ad.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
Death OF Former Resident Of
Stafford

Mrs Laura Baughm, formerly of Stat
ford county, who died suddenly 10 Rich
mond, recently, was sister of Mrs.
Hugh Duffan, of Stafford; Mrs. Lin Don
ahoe, Of Caroline, and Mrs. James CIR
penter, OF Spotsylvania county. She is
survived by her husband and several
children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
oUNTER FoR STATE SENATOR
He Will Succeed Or. Lecate.

The County Committees OF Onancock
and Northampton counties. in session at
Eastville, unanimously nominated Mr..
Benjamin t. Gunter, Commonwealth
Attorney for Accomac, as the Democratic
candidate for State Senator to succeed
the late DR. George w. LeCato. Mr..
Gunter is prominent young lawyer and
son OF the late Judge Benjamin T. Gun
ter
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
ALL WRONG.
The Mistake is Made BY Many Fred
ericksburc Citizens

Don't mistake the cause of backache
10 toe cured you must know the cause.
IL is wrong 10 imagine relief is cure
Backache is kidney ache
lou must cure the kidneys.
A Fredericksburg resident tells you how
this can be done
Mrs. Lolita Layton, wife OF Mr. Layton,
employed in the rim factory. residence
BIG { street, says: Il had the best OF
reasons for recommending the use OF
Doans Kidney Pills to several of my
neighbors. For several months a dull
pain in the small of my back was often
80 pronounced that | could not stoop
without mourning sharp twiuges. and il
contracted the slightest cold it was
sure to settle in the loins. and morning
alter morning | was so lame aud sorr
that | could hardly get up and attend To
my ordinary household duties Every
person TO whom | spoke ad vised the use
ot some remedy or some makeshift. and
| was constantly trying this or that. but
until | went to Goolrick's Modern Phar-
macy for Doan's Kidney Pills met with
very Indifferent success The treatment
acted directly upon the kidneys. and in IA
remarkably short time the aching disap
peared.
For sale by all dealers Price 80 cents
a box. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, y.
=. sole agents for the | nited States.
Remember the name, Doan's, and take
no substitute
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
Notice to My Customers.

| will commence to salt herring on
April 18th Send in your orders so can
make sure OF having them. The Glut
Herring are coming in and they ere the
kind ] always salt. 80 years record at
Sailing Herring. Peter Street, Brooke,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16

The question shall wives be part
ners?" is now being discussed in sew
eral quarters. Certainly-of our
sorrows, II not our joys.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16

Hon John : Wise seems to b.
playing the game with the colored
people " now you see me and now
you don't" When the hat has any
thing in it, now you see me-" when
1t Is empty, now you don't" 1t
ought not to take the leading colored
people long to understand the game
and keep their hat and its contents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
Pickle Growers, Notice.

The Richardson Picking Company will
contract with reliable farmers for the
season OF 1908 to grow small cucumbers.
burr cucumbers and melons. Liberal
terms
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-16
Senator Martin For Judge PsrkerFor
President

Senator Martin is said to be for Judge
Parker. OF New York, for the Democrats
presidential nomination in 1904.