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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-17
Our Day Of Triumph.

The passage by the House of Delegates
OF the pure elections bill by a vote of %
TO was triumph for white mans gov
ernment and Virginia Democracy. II IL
an inspiration to honest men and a warn
ing to trieksters and corruptionists.
lt means that elections In Virginia
must be not only pure and honest but
absolutely above suspicion. 1t means
that voting shall be free and that ballots
shall be honestly received, honestly count
ed and honestly returned.
lt means that in Virginia no money
shall be used to influences voters and that
90 candidate shall bay his way to Office.
IL means that the poor man shall be as
Tree to ran for office and as able to run
Tor offics as the rich man.
lt means that the white men Of the
state shall rule, that all voters shall be
Tree TO express their choice Of men and
measures at the polls and that the ma
iority shall control.
IL means political emancipation in yir.
ginia, freedom from the fear of negro
domination and deiiverance from the
curse of reconstruction. God be praised.
-Richmond Times Dispatch. !, -.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-17
Great Opposition to Carnival.

Mayor Riddiek of Norfolk. announced
that he would hold public hearing be-
fore he would either veto or approve the
ordinance recently passed by the ecouncils
allowing the Tidewater Carnival Com
pany the exclusive use of the principal
streets OF Norfolk. The spring carnival
is vigorously opposed by the business
men, and Chief Vellines, OF the police de-
partment, protested to the Mayor and
Fire Chief Ryan filed formal objection
because of the fire risks caused by block
ing the streets with flimsy structures.
The Mayor will give the promoters OF the
carnival q hearing and will also hear
those who oppose it Merchants assert
that last years carnival ruined their
business for weeks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-17
4 Remarkable Case.

One OF the most remarkable eases of a
cold, deep seated on the lungs, causing
pneumonia, is that of Mrs. Gertrude +
tenner. Marion, Ind, who was entirely
cured by the use Of One Minute Cough
Cure. She says: The coughing and strain
ing so weakened me that | run down in
weight from l4S TO 90 pounds. tried
a number OF remedies TO no avail until
used One Minute Cough Cure. Four bot
ties OF this W wonderful remedy cured me
entirely OF the cough, strengthened my
lungs and restored me TO nv normal
weight, health and strength " d. c.
bowman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-17
SENATOR HANNA WARY.
Objects to Photo With White House
as Backgrounds

A newspaper photographer at the
White House asked Senator IL anna. when
be walked out OF the building to permit
bis photograph TO be taken, with the
White House executive offices as a back
ground "Oh, none of that for me- the
Senator said, as he prepared to dodge
into the door OF his carriage. 1.-The last
time the Gridiron boys got hold of me
they pretended to x-ray my head and
presented a photograph of senator Hanna
with the White House as the central
figure of his aspirations, etc. Oh no I
don't want to. give anybody any fresh
opportunity to su9pose that am in love
with the White House as an adornment
OF my picture. lfyou'n just go out to
Pennsylvania avenue will make no OBJ
lection to the photograph
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-17
GROOM 90, HIS BRIDE
The Couple On Their wessine rou

The Couple On Their Weddinq Tour.
Rev. r. A. King. "A survivor of San
Jacinto, and his bride are at Austin
Texas, on visit He was 80 years old
and married on February 10.
Mrs. King is somewhat younger than
her husband, having been born in 1884
but she declares it is a real love match
and that her young heart was won by
the persuasive elOquence of the grand
old man
They are at Austin TO visit the Legis.
lature and gaze upon bad oil painting
OF good old man-Gen Sam Hous
ton.
Mr. King said that George was the
dearest girl in the world and he couldn't
live without her They were married at
the home of the father OF the bride. !. r.
Long, farmer OF Lee county
rne bride said
They all think we are such n strange
couple, but don't care what they think.
love him and he was my choice Ii
doesn't make any difference il he be a few
years older
The first time met Mr.. King vas last
April. and | will never forget it. He was
preaching IN Lee county. | never had
been IN love. but as soon as | laid eyes
- "''h ohu HVeAAu iAS none voice real
izeu what il was to love
lie fell in love with me, too, and after
church we were introduced. After that
we were together great deal for several
months, and were married at my home
near Giddins
was born in 1904, said Rev. Mr..
King, aud celebrated my nenety ninth
birthday February 10 George is my
third wife. Each time | married wed
ded young girl. | suppose that am
the only man living today who fought
at San Jacinto. Cousin Sam Houston
had a list OF them and am the only one
alive. My father lived TO be los years of
age and my grandfather 11S. My mother
died at the age of 80. | don'tknow how
long shall live, but | expect to be here
some time yet
Notwithstanding that the Rev. Mr.
King is nearly 100 years of age, he moves
around as well as most men at 40. He
has been resident of Galveston for a
great many years and owns considerable
property at that place
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-17
wHlsKEY FOR KING EDWARD.
Some ofthe kentucky Article Shipped
Engiand's Monarch.

There arrived in transit at Baltimore
thursday from Cincinnati barrel of
whiskey addressed TO his majesty King
Hdward, OF England. 1t issfored on the
wharf belonging to the Atlantic Trans
port Company, and win be shipped ON
the next steamer for London. The bar
rel Is OF the average size for long-distance
OF Bourbon.
=. This Is the fourth barrel of the same
hquor purchased for his majesty and
shipped 70 him since his accession to the
throne. lt il the real Kentucky brand.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-17
STAFFORD.
Meeting of Supervisors-Cas 20 be
Tried at Next County Court
Measles Still Going the
Rounds Many Other


fNN~GSs
Stafford c H., Va, March IL. 1903.
The Board Of Supervisors met last
Monday-their trst meeting i'm 1903.
Action in the road case Of ex parte Car
ter was postponed till next meeting on
account OF the absence Of MIR. Jas. O
Lee, Supervisor Of Falmouth District
the proposed rOsd being in his district
and he being more familiar with the facts
of the case
An order was entered requesting our
senator and member of the House of
Delegates to use all proper means to
nave section 1857, chapter 933. acts o
io93 and 1900 repealed, which sends
harmless iunatics to poor houses OF the
respec tive counties.
Alter allowing a number Of claims the
Board adjourned to 3rd Monday in April.
1903, the goth inst
There are only three common law rases
on the docket OF the Circuit court at the
March term, 1903: Bissoe VS. Green.
Wilson VS. Favill, aud Martins ad
illustrators vs. X. f. & Z. r. II.
There are not likely to be any Jury
triais. There are 20 chaDcery cases on
the docket, some OF which have about
as much in them as threshed straw.
Mr.. r. Ashby paid the C III n visit
today on legal business
Mrs. ). Is. Dsbney and family. of
Quincy :, Va, is visiting her mother.
Mrs. Nj. ii. Morton, at Brooke, this
week
Mr. Edward Garrison will leave this
week for visit TO friends ia Washing
ton.
Miss Fannie V Wine closed her school
Tor the season last Wednesday.
The families OF Messrs. James Ashhv
uriah Knight A. Nelson and j. W. Mus
selman are down with the measles.
Ar. George W. Black, Of Crest, paid the
c. II. "a visit Wednesday.
Miss Ada Nelson has had to close her
school on account OF measles.
Rev. I. 5. Landstreet and r T. Shel
ton, Esq, paid the c II. visit.
Thursday on legal business
Your correspondent has been asked 70
give the boundaries OF OnvilIe. IL is
bounded on the north by Capt J. .. Cox.
east by \. W. Evans and James Decator.
south by Aqua Run and west by John
A. Evans
lis said that one OF our most respect
ed citizens of Onville, after having enjoy
ed marital liiefor period of 4 : summers
has developed into grass widower of
tue first water, his good lady having
gone off on a visit for the first time in
that period, and he is consequently in
the doldrums
Miss Mollie Truslow, OF Washington.
Is visiting her father, Geo. W. Truslow.
Esq.
There having been error in the pnhlica
ton OF the name OF Miss Anna L. Moore.
daughter OF Mr.. aud Mrs g. f. Moore. who
died some time ago, your correspondent
has been requested to give the above as
her correct name
MIR. X. ii. Stevens returned TO his Stat.
ford home yesterday, having been to
Washington to spend his 64th birthday
with his wife and children, who are re
siding there. lie was surprised by them
with an entertainment and by their pre-
senting him with cake of three stories
surmouted 10y Ga candles, representing
each year OF his life He looks now as
years of age.
The festival for benefit OF Regester
Chapel last night Iassed off very pleas
antly and netted $40 for the church.
Scribbler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-17
RGSz,Se S

The walking sick, what
a-crOwd of them there are:
Persons who are thin and
weak but not sick enough
to go to bed.
Chronic cases that's
what the doctors call them,
which in common English
means-long sickness.
To stop the continued
loss of flesh they need
SCOTS Emulsion. For the
feeling of weakness they
need SCOTS Emulsion.
1t makes new flesh and
gives new life to the weak
system.
SCOttS $ Emulsion gets
thin and weak persons out
of the rut. 1t makes new,
rich blood, strengthens the
nerves and gives appetite
for ordinary food.
SCOTS Emulsion can be
taken as long as sickness
lasts and do good all the
time.
There's new strength
and flesh in every dose.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-17
SENATOR GoRMAN FoR PREsl-
OENCY.
NeSt to Cleveland, Says Ex- Governor
Oterraii, He is The NJ ost Eli
9ibie Candidate

Ex-Governor Charles T. O'Ferrall, of
richmond, declares that ex-President
Grover Cleveland is the strongest possible
candidate the Democrats can nominate
Tor president of the United States. Next
TO Cleveland he believes German is the
most eligible candidate.
Hs paid his respects to Bryan, emphat-
lcsily cciaring that insteei of havir
suffered most from lack Of harmony 1
the party, as he declared in his Detroit
spe seh, he had mt 1e a fortune out ofpo'.
itical mutations in recent years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-17
What's in a Manner

livery thing is in the name when it comes
TO Witch Halle Salve. L. C. Dewitt &
90 OF Chicago, discovered, some years
ago, how to make a salve from Witch
iazei tnat Is specific for Piles. For
0lind, bleeding. itching and protruding
riies, eczema, cuts. burns, bruises and all
skin diseases. DeWitt's Salve has M
equal. This has given rise to numerous
worthless cOunterfeits. Ask for DeWitt'e
the genuine. ID. T.. Bowman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-17

The greatest danger icou colds 1n3
grip Is their resulting Ia pssuuoofa r.
reasonable care il ufed. And CAHmHeg-
lain's Cough Remedy taken - thor&
diseases. we have veto h<v11 ~ q o11
case having resaltcd IN rheumoaIa. "a 81
shows conelpsisrly thae u = Z cor1gln
preventive Of that danRc<ous 6fnor ~
viii cure = cold or an a1t1<6 - ~ 1'
In lsss time than aRy c>h<t NJ
IL u plea snrt >nd zeIc 10 <o1& y "a
b. ~. NJ LsHis- ..'2 '-| 4 Is
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-17
Are This Springs Elections Lsont3

In the State Senate Mr.. Mann intro
duced the following, which was agreed
to:
Whereas, under heconstitution Of vir-
ginia, there are grave doubts rpon the
minds oimany lawyers and other citizens
whether any election for town officers
can be held in any OF the towns OF this
Commonwealth prior to the regular elec-
tion in November; and, whereas. the elec-
tion for town officers should take place
under their charters some during The
spring and IN some Of them prepara-
tions are now being made for said eltc-
tions; and. whereas, il Ia OF the utmost
Importance that this question shoald be
properly and finally settled; therefore. be
IT,
Resolved by the Senate oi Virginia.
That the committee on courts OF j1u(Ers
OF the Senate be. and Is hereby, iDs<ruct-
ed TO Investigate the question and report
10 the Senate whether. under the coSsfi
tuition. any election for town oi1re-p en-
be held prior 10 the Tueaday Alter ~
6rss Monday IN November next.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-17

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
y. j CHENEY & C., Toledo. O.
We. the un lersigner, have known ~ i
Cheney for che last l years and believe Rim
periectly honorable In alt business transac-
uOn- and financially able 10 carry, ont any
Obligations made by their tirm.
WEST 4 TRUAX. WhOiesa e Druggfsfa Toledo
q WALDiNe. kINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
ID -nggists. Toledo. O.
Halfs Catarrh Cure II taken Internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Testimonials sent
frse. Frice Zoe. per bottle. Sold by an Drug
gist-.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-17
Things We
Like Best
often Disagree with Us

Because We overeat OF them. fndi-
sestion follows. But there's . way to
escape suoh consequences. A dose of .
good digestsnt like Kodol will rslivs you
at oncs. Your stomach II simply too
weak to digest what you eat. That's all
indigestion II. Kodol digests the food
without the stomach's aid. Thus the
stomach rests while the body IL strength
ened by wholesome food. Dieting II nm
necessary. Kodol digests any kind OF
good food. Strengthens and invigoratss.
k0dol Makes
RIOh Red Blood.
6 nsT .s: go s
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-17

Cut this out and take it 10 NJ NJ.
Lewis drug store and get free sample
OF Chamberlain's STOMACH and Liver
Tablets, the best physic. They cleanse
ana invigorate the stomach, i'm prove the
appetite and regulate the bowels. Reg
ular size, 25c. Der box
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-17

The best pill meath the stars and stripes.
it cieanses the system and never rrjpes
Little Early Hisers Of worldly repnte-
Ask for DeWitt's and take no substitute
small pill, easy to buy. easy To take
and easy to act, but never ia ling in re-
suits. Dewitt's Little Early Risers arouse
the secrctions and act rs a tonic 10 the
liver, curing permanently u. { Bow
man
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-17
Husband And Wife .

Swob-My dear, do you know that
you have one OF the best voices in the
world?
Mrs. Swob (delighted) you really
think so, William
Swob-l certainly do; otherwise il
would have been worn out long ago
New York Press.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-17
The Stomach Is the Msn.

A weak stomach weakens the man. be-
cause it cannot transform the food he
eats into nourishment. Health and
strength cannot be restored TO any sick
man or weak woman without first re-
storing health and strength to the stor-
ach. A weak stomach cannot digest
enough food to feed the tissues and revive
the tired and run down limbs and organs
OF the body. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
cleapses, purifies, sweetens and strength
ems the glands and membranes of the
stomach, and cures indigestion, dyspepsia
and all llstomach troubles. d c. Bowman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-17
eaptists to Celebrate cen,.r,,.,

The Baptists OF Alexandria are arranp-
ing to celebrate on the 22d Of next month
the centennial Of their church. on Wash.
ington street, which was established in
1903 The centennial services will occu-
py an entire week. aud will gather Ran
lists from many sections of tine State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-17

The mammoth structure for the De-
pertment OF Agriculture at the Worlds
Fair will cover 20 acres.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-17
Foods for Lent.

guarani eed to be fest quality
case where customer is dissat-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-08-01
|. H. SIM0NS,
White River Junction, VT.
Circus Men Strike.

1t is reported that after the per-
Torrance of the Barnum q Bailey
show at White River Junction 900
of the men went out on strike over
a disagreement in wages. There had
been some trouble before with the
men In Massachusetts, and though
there were Ills men on the payroll
of the company at White River
Junction, the management was short
of help. The strike is confined to
the canvasmen and drivers. The
management at once wired New
York for more help and went ia
Montpelier, where they exhibited to
big crowds. The people saw no
difference in the performance OF
street parade rs result OF the strike,
but the management Is badly Grip
Piled just at the busiest and hardest
time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-08-01
HENRY II. TOTMAN,
SOUTH PoMFRET, VERMONT.
HAVE YOU HEARD OF THE
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sistance of every one of it's readers, in
making the paper more to its liking.
Every reader, in fact, becomes one of the
editors and has his voice in building the
greatest illustrated journal of The age.
The first prize each month. awarded for
the most helpsul suggestion. is $50 in
cash, with a second prize of $25 in cash,
and eis hteen other priKis of sets Of hooks.
ranging in value from $S2 down to S5
making In all $500 of value given In pri-
yes each month. There are, in addition.
cumulative cash prizes, for those who
win prizes In successive months, and a
big cash prize OF $1,000 for the most valu
able suggestion during 1908.
For the convenience OF intending con.
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-08-01
CHURCH SERVICES.

Christian-Rev. NJ. L. Morrill,,
pastor. Morning. service at 10. 80,
with sermon. Sunday school at l.
o'clock. Junior {. +. at 5 o'clock,
and Y. P. S, c. e. at 7 O'Clock,
Welcome to all.
Universalist-Rev. III. l.. Canneld.
pastor. Morning service at 1890,
Sunday School at 1850. y, p. c,
u, at 7 o'clock.
Congregational-Rev. F. c. Put
nam, pastor. Morning service al
1913 Sunday school at 1850, Jun
ior Endeavor at 5 p. M, y. p. S. {,
E. at $50. Tuesday evening, prayer
meeting at 7.3o.
Methodist Episcopal-Rev Chas.
F. Partridge, pastor. Morning ser.
vice at 1890; HIS o'clock, Sunday
school o.3op. M, Epworth League
evening service, 7 p. M; Tuesday,
mid-week service 100 p. M.
Catholic REV. E. c. Drouhin,
pastor. Mass ut III a. m. 4; evening
service at 7.3o.
Services will be held the fourth
Sunday of each month at Village
hall, Quechee, at 9 O'Clock, and al
Barnard, ut the town hall, on the
second Sunday of each month at 6
o'clock.
St. James-First Sunday of each
month Holy Communion and SCI.
mon at TO- 80. Evening Prayer and
address at 90. All other Sundays
Holy Communion at S il. NJ, Morn
ing Prayer, Litany and sermon at
1890, Evening Prayer and address
at 7 c. III. Wells, rector.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-08-01
BRATTLEBoRO PAPER SOLD.

e. II. Crane, editor of the Ludlow
Tribune, has bought the plant and
business of the Windham County
Reporter, situated at Brattleboro,
the present proprietor being Jacob
G. Ullery, who recently bought the
New England Farmer and removed
it from Boston to Brattleboro.
Mr.. Crane takes possession Aug.
I, and will assume personal charge.
There will be no change in the pol
icy of the paper.
The Tribune has not been sold,
as both papers will be managed by
Mr.. Crane.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-08-01
GOLDEN JUBILEE.

The celebration Of the golden ju-
bilee of the founding of the diocese
Of Burlington took place at St.
Mary's cathedral Wednesday.
Pontifeal high mas was celebrated
by the Rt. Rev. J. s. Mlchaud at 10
o'clock. The assistant priest was
the Rt Rev. Mgr. 7. M. Cloarec
and the master OF ceremonies was
the Rev. c. Z. Delany Of the cathe-
dral. The deacons # honor were
the Rev. P. Cunningham of Brattle-
boro and the Rev. ]. A. Boissonna,,lt
of St. Johnsbury.
At O'Clock banquet was given
ut at. Mary's hall for the bishops
and visiting clergy, followed by post
prandial exercises,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-08-01
E.sI Fame.

Ex-N'ice President Levi p. Nor,
ton, who takes sreat pleasure i'll lis
estate or the HudsoD and makes
common subject with h!' neighborS
of agric allure and the raising of cat
tie, was once identified, to the
amusement Of Washinstonian, by
his agricultural attainments.
The Morton carriage whirled
through the village street one after
noon quite near where the Washing
tpnian and farmer were standing.
"lhat's Vice President Morton,
isn't it," inquired the Washington
MAN.
"Nice president nothing" was the
reply. "E"er heard of Morton's
cows ? Woii, that's Morton!" -
Philadelphia Ledger. --'-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-08-01
BRIDGEWATER.

Mrs. F. S. Snow and Mrs. Ernest
Capron have been to South Royalton
fora visit amongst relatives.
DR.. Lane has joined his family at
North Ferrisburgh. From there
they will! go to Burlington for short
time.
George Farr of Bristol, who has
been visiting here with his family
for the past three weeks, has re-
turned home.
Almon Weeden recently shot Il
blue heron measuring 6 Ia feet from
tip to tip.
We are glad to say we have am
other barber. Hope he has come to
stay.
H. S. King, after weeks visit at
Miss Mary Smiths, returned to his
home in Easthampton, Mass, Mon
day.
F. Daley and mother of Salem,
Mass, are stopping at John Hud'
sons.
Mrs F. E. Taylor, who went to
the hospital at Hanover for surgi-
cal operation, is doing we'll.
James Hathorn Of Northampton,
Mass, is visiting his uncle, Dennis
Hathorn.
Winnie Bailey of South Pomfret
is working tor Mrs. Edward Car
penter.
Miss Bertha Southgate of Smith
Vile, N. j., Is stopping with Mrs.
Olson Taylor.
Mrs. James Barker of North
Hartland visited frieds in town last
week.
c. E. Billings, was in town over
Sunday, the guest of E. S. Curtis.
The concert at the church last
Sunday evening, given by the Sum
day school, was largely attended,
and the children did credit to them
selves and teachers.
Charlie Boyden returned to his
work at Northampton, Mass, Mon
day, after spending tWo.weeks va
cation at home.
F. E. Derby hat been allowed an
increase of So per month in his PEN
sion.
Mrs. w. S. Southgate OF R,ltlann,
who has been with her son, Charles
Southgate, for the past month, re-
turned home Monday.
Fred Smith is remodeling the old
livery office into an office tor the
use Of the town clerks records, etc.
The ball team returned from
Woodstock Saturday night vlckari-
Gus in base ball again, having beaten
the Woodstocks in close game by
a score of 4 to 3. They play the
Ludlows at Ludlow this afternoon.
F. S. Mackenzie recently made them
a present of $40, for which they
wish to return thanks.
The "Scrubs," collection of
local ball-tossers, will cross bats
with the players from the Corners
this afternoon on Davis field. The
public is invited to attend, and will
be assured of their moneys worth or
money cheerfully refunded. If you
haven't laughed this summer, come
and timber up.