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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
WESTM0RELAND.
News Items Gathered at Colonial
Beach, Public Schools Closed
Fish-Notes, Etc.
Colonial Beach. Va March 2s- 1ona

Colonial Beach. Va March 2S. gO3.
The public schools OF Westmorrland
county are rapidly ending their six
mouths sessions. much to the regret OF
students as well as teachers The prev
aience OF whoOping cough and measles
through many portions ofthe county has
made the attendance much less than
former sessions, and there is a universal
sentiment in favor of longer sessions
Though Colonial Beach boasts ofagood
iy resident population, there is only one
school in the town--a graded public
school. which closed its session Yesterday
number OF the pupils being sick the ex-
erclses were not of an elabosate charac.
ter Mrs thompson was principal of the
school and Miss Bessie Mason, nssistan t
or primary teacher. A good school ought
TO be started now. and continued till
warm weather. aud no doubt il would
prove very profitable to any teacher uf
ability
Fish are abundant. and have taken
quite "A tumble in prices recently.
Mr.. George Weaver. of Washington
mas been down recently arranging forshe
erection OF a commodious summer home.
which will occupy a site on Irving ave.
nue.. Just above DR. Eaton cottage. Mr.
II. -Allensworth is the contractor.
Mrs: Mckenny, of Alexandria, has
moved IN her new twenty-room board
lng-house on Wilder avenue. and j. max
ing arrangements for the opening Of the
season
Mrs. Julian J Mason. who has beeu
quite indisposed with grip. Is better.
pr II Reh has returned from "a bus
mess trip.
Mrs Wilson and son have moved into
cottage just beyond the Alvin.
The little son OF Capt Edmond Cox
Who has been very i'll, is somewhat i'm
proved.
The Tennis Club is preparing to give a
hne play in the near future for the bens.
ht Of the Tennis Court. Rehearsals ar
frequent, and the young ladies and gen.
tlemen of the town are ~endeavoring {.
make IT success in every way That
the occasion will be an enjoyable one
goes without question if the weather
keeps good. This club is sourse of much
enjoyment to the young people of the
town, and visitors usually join heartily
in the sport
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
Another New Line of Steamers Pro
posed

An effort is being made to organize q
new steamboat company to be knownas
the Eastern and Western Shore Steam
boat Company OF Virginia
1t il proposed to operate a steamer
on the Potomac river, starting from Kin
sale, making connection with the Point
Lookout Railroad, at Point Lookout
and landings below. to Crisfieid. Md
iround trip a day connecting at Cri.
field with the n Y =. 4 " X r for New
York, Philadelphia and the East. and
the steamer for Rappahannock river to
urbanna, Va and connecting there with
a steamer for FredericksbI rg, Va.
The proposed line on the Rappahan-
mock will connect at Urbanna with
steamer from Fredericksburg and land
ings above Urbanna. Leaving Urbanna
stopping at all landings en- route on the
kappahannock river, arriving at Girls
held, Nd in time to make Eastern as
well as connection with Potomac river
as lar as kinsale, also Point Lookout
railroad and Point Lookout. for Wash
ington and Baltimore-Norther Neck
News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
cures Blood Poison, Cancer, Ulcers
Eczema, CarbuncIes, Etc -Medi-
cine Free

Robert Ward, Maxey's, Ga, SAYS: 81
suffered from blood poison, my head. face
and shoulders were one mass of eorrup-
ton, aches in bones and joints, burning
itching, scabby skin, was all run down
and discouraged, but Botanic Blood Balm
cured me perfectly, healed all the sores
and gave my skin the rich glow of health
Blood Balm put new life into my blood
and new ambition into my brain" Geo.
A. Williams, Roxbury, face covered with
pimples, chronic sore on back of head
suppurating swelling on neck, eating al.
cer ON leg, bone pains, itching skin cured
perfectly by Botanic Blood Balm-sores
all healed. Botanic Blood Balm cures
all malignant blood troubles. such as ee-
zema, scabs and scales, pimples. running
sores, ,carbuncles, scroiula. etc Especially
advised for all obstinate cases that have
reached the second or third stage. I'm
proves the digestion; strengthens weak
kidneys. Druggists, ST. To prove it
cures, sample OF Blood Balm sentiree and
prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co.. At
lsnta, Ga. Describe trouble and free
medical adv sent in sealed letter. Sold
by X. \. Goolrick.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02

pound, natures true spring medicine T.
what you need To prepare you for the
Joys and pleasures of life: nothing eIse
can give you the blessings you SO earn.
estly pray for. Its use means perfect free.
dom from the grave sufivrings and perils
that must come later if you waste prec.
Ions time. Miss Olive j. Merrill. Kinks
vile, Mo-, writes for your encourage
ment -
/ suffered very much from nervousness
sleeplessness, and rheumatism. and was
induced to use Paine's Celery Compound
it perfectly met my troubles and happilv
oanished them. Since using the Com.
pound am better in health than ever be.
iorei in my life" "
Miss Madge +. Sisson. CASTLE. y Y
gratefully writes as follows: Il was
very weak and nervous, and father called
IN doctor was treated, but instead
OF getting better. | got weaker aud was
Obliged to take to my bed. | had no
control OF my nerves, and at times | suf-
Tered with spasms My pastor brought
me Palnes Celery Compound. and | com
menced to use it and began to grow
stronger. To the Rstonishment OF nv
friends was perfectly cured, and TODAY
am stout, hearty, and strong. sleep
well, and feel we'll p"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
STAFFORD.
Promoters Must Pay Election Ex-
penses-Rev. Mr. Potter's Good
Bridge Replaced
Residence Burned Etc


Stafford &. II Va. March 2Sth. 1903
Hon NJ. X. Lowry has introduced in
the House of Delegates "A bill to make
all promoters who have schemes to be
voted upon Tor subscription. etc. give
oond with 20 I'd security to pay the cost
oi election provided the proposition il
defeated. The courts are directed not Ia
order an ele .tion until the bond with
good security il given
Rev. {. l.. Potter LETT for the Burg las 4
tuesday happy man. all claims of
every description on Stafford Circuit
being fully paid-something that has not
occurred before since de wah'
Mr. and Mrs. W j. Kirby are boarding
with the family of Clerk Bryan. Mr.
Kirby represents the Union Central life
Insurance Company of Cincinnati. . The
main office for Virginia is located in
Richmond. Va
Messrs. Chas Chesley. Hugh Adie. f..
VI. Sterne. Frank Chichester. r. A. Mon.
cure. &. NJ. bradshaw and x. & /, Mon.
week
Miss Nettie Burton. of Washington il
visiting her mother, Mrs Mary Burton.
Misses Mamie Lucy and Esther Bryan.
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs r w
berreI and MesrrS. r. ). Moore and John
VI. stevens, lift here last night TO attend
the VI. r Conference in the Burg
Mr. 1. W. SchOOler. who was injured
ny being struck on the jaw by lump of
coal from a passing train at Brooke
about "A week ago. i~ still suffering from
the injury.
Two gentlemen of this vicinity who
are notoriously bow legged were seen
comparing their pedal extremities yes
terday morning with view of trad
ing-only question of boots sepa
rated them.
Mr. Harry Garrett. of Stafford Store
has movei his saw-mill from one nortion
oi SANDY FOLLY TO another. Ii took 10
horses To haul the boiler Mr. CAREER
has contracted to deliver %. 600 feet of
OAK lumber at Coal Landing by April
10, which Will be u Job on account of
the condition OF the roads
Messrs W. B. Robey, Nelson Shacklett
and John Baylum have sold their timber
to Mr. Garrett.
The loot bridge across Aqua Run
Just above Ebenezer church which
was carried OFF by the recent fresbet
has been replaced through the efforts
oi Messrs. A. W. Gill, John Norman
and t. ) Moore
Vegetation is advanced one month
'nouiu the present weather continue we
VIII have June roses in May.
Hon. NJ. X. Lowry spent some time at
the court House last Monday on bust
ness
Mr.. =. ii. Conway is repairing sewing
machines throughout the county.
Il. ). Tuck, General Manager of the
mon central Insurance Company for
' Airginia. OF Cincinnati, Ohio, paid the
Court House visit Friday.
The reside nee of Chas. W Allegar. near
stafford Store. was destroyed by fire last
week. The family lost everything and
narrowly escaped with their lives. In.
sured in | ). Ins. Co. of New York.
Scribbler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
Christian Scientist Is Defiant,

:. Mrs, Alice Bernard. the leading Chris
tian Scientist in Richmond, and perhaps
in the State, has declared that II the bin
aimed at the determination OF her faith
in the State is passed, she will neither
take the examination nor cease to prac-
tice. Moreover, she intends to stay right
in Richmond. She declares thatifth bill
becomes law she will go to Jail as often
as necessary. and she will have the con.
stitutionality OF the law tested in the
highest courts in thcland Mrs Bernard
declares that she heals only BY PRAYER
and that no law can take from her the
right TO appeal to the Lord.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
How to Ward Off an Attack Of Rheu-
NATHAN

For years when spring time came on
and went into gardening. | was sare to
have an attack oErheumatism and every
attack was more severe than the preced-
ing one, says Josie Mcdonald, OF Man.
Logan county, W. Va. IL tried every
thing with no relief whatever. until !
procured a bottle OF Cbamberlain's Pain
Balm and the first application gave me
ease. and before the first bottle was used
| felt like new person. Now feel that
! am cured, but always keep "A bottle Of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Ia the house
and when ! ieel any symptoms of re-
turn | soon drive IL away with one or
two spplications OF this linimsnt." For
sale by NJ NJ, Lewis, Druggist,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
COST OF STRIKE INQUIRY.
Expenses About $t2, 900 Less Than
The Approximation

II is probable that the expenses of the
late Anthracite Coal Strike Com
mission will not equal the $50 600 an
propriated by Congress by Sl2. 600
Assistant Recorder Moseley is prepar
ing statement which will show that
the commi' sion cost about $3S. 900 OF
this sum large part is for salaries. three
OF the seven commissioners drawing ST
goo each besides their per diem of SIS
The other four members and the two as
sltants recorders drew $l5 per day each
Two stenographers received Sc each per
day, the total per diem for members and
employees amounting to $4,000. While
the stenographers received only Sc each
per day, they were privilege to furnish,
copies of testimony to outsiders, which
service, it is said, netted them about
$4,000
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
SCHOOL CLOSING iNsTAFFoao
Mr. E n. Randall Concludes Another
Successful Term as Teacher.
Greet. Va March 3SlL 100

Crest, Va March 2Sth. 1903.
RamOth school, No. 4, Aquia District
stafford county, closed on Friday. March
9TH and the worthy teacher. Mr.. r. Ii
Randall made abeautiful opening address
A good many patrons of the school were
present The programme was as follows.
Recitation. Little Bird, Alton Wine
Recitation, What Friend We Have 10
Jesus, Agnes Byram Recitation. No
Matter WhaS You Say, Sue Bryant. Rec
ltaflon, Babies School Days. Matte
6oakley. Recitation, 1ommie Embrey
kecitation, Dollie Edmo Randall Dis
logne, Peter and Tommie. by IIovd Rvr
am and Powy Bryant. Recitation. Jnst
Before The Last Great Charge Nellie
Byram Recitation, Babe, by Lila
,fayne Recitation, Going Home, by Ed
na Randall, Addie Embrey Recitation
Little Boy Blue, by Harry Black. Recita.
tion, Little GIvers' Song, by Maggie Mus-
selman. Recitation, Little Bow. Katie
Musselman Recitation, Once / Saw n
Little Bird. Hughie Musselman Recite.
tor, Nobody Knows But Mother
Daisie Embrey. Recitation. Only The
BABY, by Bessie Gordon Recitation
Country Girls, by Edna Randall and
Dalsie Embrey. Dialogue, Circumstances
Alter Cases, by Powie Bryant, Ray Wine
'<iOgN I'CllAtlOn. tbetOrp /
Is Too Late Nellie BRYAN. Reading
Death or Little Nell. by Misses Ethel Wine
Virgie and Bora M1selman. Dialogue.
Seven DAYS In a Week. by seven girls. A
reading, Necessity Of Education, by Miss
Ethel Wine. James Rose and Van Smell
lings Recitation, Little Bessis, by Clara
Musselman. A reading, by Nellie Byram,
Darkness Alter Light. Another address
by the teacher, in which he urged his
scholars to obey parents and teachers
after which confectioneries were served
to the scholars ana audience
The scholars then presented the teath-
er with handsome Office chair. which
was cordially accepted by Mr. Randall.
This is the eleventh term Mr. Randall
has taught this school aud has proven
himself TO he a most successful teacher
He has taught in Stafford upwards Of
thirty years. While it is the general
opinion OF the people that teachers, after
they pass middle age, get out OF date, Mr.
randall is not an example OF this class
While he is tifty years old, he is an up to
date and thoroughly equipped teacher
and Christian gentleman, beloved by all.
both pupils and patrons Of his ne;ghbor-
hood.
VS..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
Deafness c.nnet be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased port'on OF she ear. There u oniy
one way 70 cure deafDeSs. and that l. by cor .
an tnnaned condition Of the uucus lininx of
the Eustachian Tube When thfs.tute - IN
uamed you have eumbling sound orlupor-
Deafness Is the result aud unl<sa The in0am-
nation can be taken out and this t1As ~
stored TO its normal condft{on. near1nn wa
be destroyed forever, nine caars f3uf a ~
are caused by Catarrh. which q no<kfnr I'M
an inhamed condition OF the nnc2e noPl<1Ss
We VIII give Ooe Hundred Dollkru fSr ~nv
case OF Deafness (cacSed By eafsrrhl eKS<
send tor cIrc llArr. frer - -
!. CHENEY 4 Co. Tok>11<a a
Sold by Drcx<:st@. 11c.
unlfs Enr1lty PiiIs are the 1<zo
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02

A disordered stomach may cause no
end OF trouble. When the stomach fails
to perform its functions the bowels be-
come derauged. the liver and kidneys
congested, causing numerous diseases
the most fatal OF which are painless and
therefore the more to be dreaded The i'm
portant ihing Is to restore the stomach
ana hver to healthy condition, and fof
TINS purpose no better preparation can
be used than Chamb mberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. For sale by NJ. M.
Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
Knocked Down and Dragged, But II g
Stopped the Horse.

Mr.. Frank p. Leitch had a narrow es-
cape from serious injury He was at
the wharf where he carried "A sack of
eioVer seed in Mayor Willis buggy. After
leaving the seed he was returning to the
buggy when the whistle Of the boat blew
ana the horse started to run. As he
caught hold OF the reins the wheel struck
him, knocked him down and ran over
his back. Mr. Leitch held ON to the re;ns
and was dragged some distance before
he slapped the horse His hand was
painfully cut and his body bruised
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
Tobacco Notes ana o.o...,,

Prices for dark tobacco are quoted in
Richmond as follows:
LugLCommon, 81 TO So; medium to
good, 50 to So.
Leat-Sommon, So to IS; medium TO
good, % to Sl2; selections, Sl5 to $50.
Market firm under strong demand.
rianters are urged to ship In good order.
fiant the new crop as early as possible.
conducive to lighter color and miIdcr to-
oacco, which our trade prefers. Early
milder leaf -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
Butter Dish Men combin..

The butter-dish manufacturers from
eight States met in Norfolk Saturday and
effected combination whose effect Is ex-
pected TO be permanent. The States rem
resented were Vermont, New York. New
Jersey, Delaware, Maryland. Virginia.
North Carolina, and Ohio.
Though the meeting was held especially
Tor regulation Of rates to offset the prev
alent cutting Of prices, other plans were
adopted All of those present signed the
agreement
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
Bryan as National Chairra,

The Washington correspondent of the
Atlanta Constitution, has announced
through that paper that Hon. w. j.
Bryan "aspires to the position OF chair
man OF the Democratic National Com
mittee in the next Presidential cam
paign."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
M. NJ. Lewis Warrants Every Both.

II troubled with rheumatism give
Chamberlain Pain Balm trial. Ii will
not cost you cent il it does no good.
Oee application will relieve the pain L,
also cures sprains and bruises in one
third the time required by any other
treatment. Cuts, burns, frostbites. quin.
~, pains in the eide and chest. glandular
and other swelIings are quickly cured by
applying IL. Every bottle warranted
Price % and 80 cents NJ. NJ. Lewis
: Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
Business Man Sent TO jail

W; II. Gates. proprietor OF the CONNER
cial Hotel, in Norfolk, was sent to iaiI
from tho Police Court in default OF sfOO
fine Tor violating building ordinance.
Though fully able TO pay the fine. Gates
refused TO do 50. Neither would he COM
ply with the provisions OF the ordinance
aud the court sent him to Jail, where be
remained for quite while before be was
finally admitted to bail.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
Paine'S Celery
Compound
Does a Happy Work for Our
Women in Springtime.
1t Makes Them Strong
Vigorous, Vivacious
and BRIGHT

Let US reason together, dear reader. IL
you are one OF the many plodding along
from day today, weary W orn. exhausted
ana anxious. II you are sleepless. nerv.
GUS respondent. rheumatic, neuralgic or
ourdened with any of the spring ills that
result from foul and Impoverished blood
let us give you the positive assurance of
certain, speedy cure. Paine's Celery Com.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
Bay Grain
& Flour Go.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
GRAIN,
FLOUR,
HAY, Etc.
1O4 S Gay Street.
BALTIMORE MD.
EGISLATURE.

COMMISSIONER or AGRICULTURE cA1Irn
UPON FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
MT whitehead presented a resolution
IN the House calling upon thecommission-
er OF agriculture to submit an itemised
settlement OF the running expenses OF the
Office during the fiscal year OF 1902
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02

Via Seaboard Air Line Kailwny O.
account of the meeting q the N611cro7
Manufacturer association a. Now o.
leads. April 1917. tirkste 90 <kaf 1o1n1
win he se'd atone larp lor ~ rouo r. q
via the Seaboard Air Line R1aur~ -
April ~. IL and l3. Thoy Nm - Sr@{
retornine until April ~. on& ~ ~ 10 II
Of Iee q 80 crnes unr - o<1
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02
Warwick County District Went orv

A local option election was held in
Stanley district. Warwick County, Sat.
urday. and the district went dry by
vote OF % to 10 There are. several sa-
looms in the district now.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02

The best physie: Chamberlaia's Stom-
aeh and Liver Tablets. Easy to take:
pleasant In effect For sale by NJ. n.
Lewis, urnggri-t.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-02

Full assortment Of youths suit at n
Goldsmith a Sons.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-07-24
WAR STORY;I
A CLOSE PLACE
Old Veteran Tells of Civil
War Incident.

Wittens Mills, July 15.-Editor.-
am fond OF reading accounts of hard
times, and would be glad II the old vet
Grams of our late war could be stimulat-
eel to give accounts OF some of the hard
places they were in during the Rebel
Hon. The time will soon come when
there will bc none Of as left To tell the
old story. | will give you an account
OF one tight place was in with two
other comrades.
We charged the breastworks at New
Creek on the Baltimore X Ohio II. r..
on Nov. 2Sth, ca, surprised and cut of
the enemy and captured 30 or 40 Yam
KEGS; while they were making speed for
their artillery, l ordered them To halt
and surrender; instead of doing so. they
changed their course and ran 40 or 30
yards further, but we were so near in
hot pursuit that they halted and held
up their right hands. In the mean
time, the Sth Va. Cavalry (our reglmcnt)
was charging those who were still fight
ing. Willie my brother, A. j. Greear.
Eli Barnett and myself were marching
the Ianks back toward the breast
works, another command OF ours np-
peared at the top OF the hill, on our left.
Catching sight of the blue uniforms
of the prisoners they mistool us all for
Yanks and opened fire on us at the dis
tance of fifty yards; threw up my sa
bre and stormed at them TO quit shoot
ing their own men, and they soon saw
their mistake But | tell you, those few
moments were my most exciting cX-
poricnce during the war. On that trip
we captured 800 prisoners and nine
pieces of artillery and lost only five
men; we marched two days and nights
with bat little to eat ourselves or our
horses. Our captain, II. q. Boming,
from Grayson County, Va, led the
charge, after capturing the piclScts with
out firing gun.
& GREEAR
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-07-24
hOrsepen Items.

Ne are having some fine weather for
putting up meadow now.
Several prominent men of Horsepen
were in town Court Day.
Misses Josie and Peggie Whitman
are visiting their sister at Riahlands this
week.
Daniel and Harris have purchased a
brand new wagon; Harris has refused
$3.50 for his mule team.
Mr.. Elbert Whitman from Sand
Lick, was visiting home folks Sunday;
He reported that there had been 70
rattle snakes killed down there.
The U. s. G. & G. Co. have moved
their camp 10 the forks OF Big Creek
Judge W. C. Daniel and wife OF
Burke, w. Va, are visiting relatives in
Horsepen.
Rev. G. w. Hairless and DIR. Pyott
were in the community Monday. Mr.
Hairless represents the South Atlantic
Life Insurance Company.
Engineer Trigg is located in the com
munity, He is surveying n lease O
coal land for the U. S. G. & c. Co.
! II. l.. Myers is picking blackberriei
this week TO make wine
Mr.. Joe Hunt, is about to accept 1
position witlfoW. A. Scott e. Co., a
North TaZewell. We will be sorry {,
ee this noble young man leave the Cove
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-07-24
Finneys Siding

Finneys Siding, July - j. NJ.
Spence of Blueield was the guest of
J. L. Keith and family Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Tyler Snodgrass left Sunday
for an extended visit TO relatives al
Lebanon.
Miss Gertie Johns On of Swords
Creek visited Misses Lula and Flora
Thompson part of last week.
Misses Martha Robertson aud Mary
Lawson of Raven, spent one night
last week with Miss Alta Wallace.
Master GeOrg Banner, of Lebanon,
is spending n week with his sister
Mrs. w. A. Howard.
Mrs. w. r. Davis, of Honaker, Wis
tied her sister Mrs. j. Taze Howard
Sunday.
Howard & Banner have employed
another clerk, Mr.. Sam Couch.
j. B. Couch attended "A birthday
supper at Carterton Monday night.
Reported fine time.
A little son of B. J. Thompson fell
from an apple tree and broke his
arm one day last week.
Mr.. White who has been in lum beI
business on Weavers Creek for som G
time, has moved to. West Virginia.