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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05
Communicated
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF CAROLINE
letter Addressed to the Teachers BY
Supt. John Washinston-He
Wishes Virginia Day" and
United States Day"
Observed

We wish to request all the teachers ol
Caroline to observe Feb. - as Virginia
Day Ia their schools Let rs each year
celebrate the birthday Of one of our State s
greatest men ty teaching her children
more Of her grand history.
We suggest to the teachers that in de-
voting the cay to the history of .'Vir-
ginia, they depart from the old time
way of beginning with it's settlement. and
coming on down toward the present as
far as they eau. Reverse the order; begin
with today and 20 back as far as your
time will allow you. We donot see why
IL IL more important TO teach a child
what happened hundreds of years ago.
maybe in distant land, than to make
him understand the institutions of his
own government, as seen daily in his
township, county and State.
SO begin at home. Teach him his to own-
ship officers, how elected and their duties.
Then the county officers in the same way.
Next the state officials; with as much
Virginia history as is possible.
Try to give the child an intelligent
comprehension of his State as il is today:
and If he has TO be ignorant of any part
Of her history. let it be as remote as pos.
sihle from the present time
We want each child to be "A staunch lit
tie pratriot SO teach him all you can of
Virginia, and awaken pride in his
native land and affection for her
ln the same way please observe March
18th as ~ nited States Day. The child =
attention might be called TO he Tact that
he is in daily touch with the Omitted
States Government" through the Post
Office
Let us suggest as n subject for a com.
position TO he brought To school on Feb
ruary y by the older children
/. When were public schools first or
ganized in Virginia?
What Is the prime object of the
public school?
3. Why should the public school be
the best schOol2
1. What is your idea Of how to i'm
prove the public SCHOOL,
. What benefits haveyo derived from
the public school?
q. What is your duty to the public
school?
We request each teacher to ,end to the
county .Supt. ofSchOos the beet compost
ton brought in by her pupils; and also a
program for the day.
We earnestly request the patrons OF
the schools to attend the afternoon ex-
erciSes on Virginia Day" and give the
N"'. rNtiS hNrioldhCe pOSSlole To-
ward making the occasion interesting
and instructive.
Neurge each school trustee to attend.
to encourage by their presence, and
otherwise aid in the work. The Super
miendent of schools hopes to have the
pleasure of attending some one of the
schools at that time, and only wishes
It were possible for him To be present at
all Of them
John Washington.
Caroline Co, Va, February 2nd, 1903.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05
Tendency of the lines

the tendency of medical science is to.
ward preventive measures The best
thought of the world is being given to the
subject. Itiseasier and better to prevent
than TO cure. 1t has been fully demon
strated that pneumonia, one OF the most
dangerous diseases that medical men
have to contend with, can be prevented
by the use OF Chamberlain Cough Rene
dy. Pneumonia always results from a
cold orirom an attack ofinhuenza (grip)
and it has been observed that this remedy
counteracts any tendency of these dis
eases toward pneumonia. This has been
fully proven in many thousands of cases
in which this remedy has been used du.
ring the great prevalence of colds and
grip in recent years, and can be relied up
on with implicit confidence. Pneumonia
often results from slight cold when no
danger is apprehended until it is sudden
ly discovered that there is fever and diff.
Guilty in breathing and pains in the chest.
then il is announced that the patient has
pneumonia.
BE on he safe side and akeChamberlain's e
Cough Remedy as soon as the cold is con.
traeted. 1t always cures. For sale by
M Nj. Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05
In Honor of Mrs. White

Mrs. NJ. A. Hicken entertained few
ante-bellum friends very charmingly Fri
day afternoon at her home on North
Eighth street. The guest of honor was
Mrs. Helen White, OF Fredericksburg. Va.
a daughter of Gen. Sibley. of the Confed
crate army. One oftheinvited guests be-
ing unable to attend sent a calling card
fifty years old. The decorations were in
red and white and the color scheme was
carried out beautifully "Reminiscences
were INDUCED in freely and the afternoon
passed all too rapidly for the group OF
congenial spirits whom this gracious
hostess had gathered together beneath
her roof. At four O'Clock the guests were
invited into the dining room where they
sat at the tables in the good old fashion
ed way to enjoy the tempting hot lunch
con which Miss Hicken, assisted by Miss
DnNal, served her mothers guests. Soft
ly shaded lights in silver candelabra
graced the corner OF each table and great
clusters of red carnations were in the cen.
ter. A bunch OF carnations was present.
ed to each guest.-Fort Smith (Ark. }
Times.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05
Cures rheumatism and Catarrh. =
Medicine Sent Free.

These two diseases are the result of an
awful poisoned condition of the blood
IL you have aching joints and back. bone
pains, shoulder blades, crippled hands.
legs or feet, swollen muscles, shifting
sharp biting pains, and that tired. dis
couraged feeling of rheumatism, or the
hawking, splitting, blurred eyesight.
deafness, sick stomach, headache, mu-
cuous throat discharges, noises in the
head, decaying teeth, bad breath, belch-
ing gas OF catarrh, take Botanic Blood
Balm (B. b. b.. 1t kills the poison in
the blood which causes these awful
symptoms, giving a pure, healthy blood
supply to the joints and mucuous mem
branes, and makes perfect cure of the
worst rheumatism or foulest catarrh.
Cures where all else fails. Blood Balm
(B. b. B) is composed of pure Botanic
ingredients, good for weak kidneys. Inn.
proves the digestion, cures dyspepsia. A
perfect tonic for old folks by giving them
new, rich, pure blood. Thoroughly
tested for thirty years. Druggists 81
per large bottle, with complete directions
for home cure. Sample free and prepaid
by writing Blood Balm Co, Atlanta, Ga
Describe trouble and special free medica
advice sent in sealed letter For sale b,
K n GoOlrick
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY s. /
WESTMORELAND.
Scarcity of Labor-The Oyster Prob
lem M ASS Meeting-Other N otes.

MpHtIOHr- u, icD. 1nu. lOOO.
When the earth becomes dryer a quan-
tty of farm work will confront the
farmers and truckers on every hand
The most discouraging feature il the la
bOr problem. Where is it to be obtained? 4?
There is but little in the county com
pared with the work TO be done. and
those who have in the past served in
this capacity now refuse to hire them.
selves. except at a high price A great
change has taken place with the colored
population since the registration of | 9O2
and except in cases where the necessa-
ries OF life force some to labour none
can be had
The oyster question il the all absorb.
ing topic with the people of the oyster
section. They seem TO think that the
law makers at Richmond are on the eve
IT joining a huge oyster syndicate whose
object is 10 take by wholesale the oys-
ters from the poor man and place the en-
tire CGrioman hay oysters into the hands
ot the more fortunate and wealthy. and
some say II the oyster grabbers are sue
,essiul in what they are now lighting for
hat the result will be serious making
over 200 families along the bay and ad.
lAcent thereto paupers These people own
little lots OF land with a house as a home.
whose occupation all through life has
Deen devoted To the oyster industry in
he waters of Curioman bay where liv-
iOg has been raked up for themselves
and families. II deprived OF this privi-
lege they have but to beach the old canoe
throw aside the oil faithful rakes and
-uccumb to starvation
DIR. q C. Mann lost fine horse yester-
day. The animal did not live long after
showing signs OF being sick
Another lodge and store house are near
ing completion, built by the colored peo-
pie, near Chambers Mill, one mile from
Nontross Stock IL being sold. shares
'auging from : TO $40
Mrs W NJ Harris has been called TO
Nashington 10y the sickness OF her two
daughters. who reside in that city.
Mrs \. { Brown was also summoned
by phone TO the bedside of her mother.
who is very sick in Charlottesville. Va
At the last term OF the County court
capt. Tap Bryant was indicted by special
grand jury for selling liquor in Cople dis
trict local option).
mass meeting was held at Muses.
Fork. January 3Oth, the object being TO
take steps 10 formulate plan of action,
which will be submitted To the Representa-
tives 81 this section in the Legislature.
Much Indignation exists among the peo-
pie growing out ola widely circulated re-
port that originated in Richmond, Va
10 the effect that an effort has been made
to impress upon the minds of the legisla
tors that q ajority ofthe citizens of the
county are in favor of leasing the oyster
bottoms of turiOman Bay. Such is mis-
leading.
Jim Newman. "A colored man, who
never Dill anything but oyster and did
not pass muster before the registration
board in November, says he never saw
the end OF the negroes as plainly as now;
that his days are short and full of trouble
The Democrats took away his vote last
November, and now they propose to take
away the oysters and starve him to
death
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05
Property Risinq In Accomae.

The Finney home, belonging to the
estate of DR. Oswald B. Finney and DR..
Charles l.. Harmanson, in Accomac. has
been sold to Robert l. Shield for g.. .525.
The Taylor land, near Mappsburg. was
sold to Parson Bros. mill men for So
500 A farm containing 40 acres. near
Rue, has been sold to William Parker
and William Russell for 81, 500. The
George Powell farm situated near Parks
ley and containing so acres, was sold to
c. w. Bundick for $1,000. The last
named farm was bought for 81 ZOO two
years ago.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05
Write for il tnYou Want One.

The pamphlet "Stassfurt Industry. 8"
just published, contains an interesting
description OF the famous potash mines
in Germany, from which all the potash
imported into this country and used for
manuring is derived The chapter about
the use oil potash In agriculture as one OF
the important ingredients OF complete
fertilizer, adds largely to the value of
the book. and among the many fine i'll
ustrations those showing the experiments
at Southern Pines, n C. are OF interest
to practical farmers Copies OF this
pamphlet can be had free, by writing to
the German Kali Works, % Nassau ST.
n Y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
ANEW BANK IN WASHINGTON.
virsinians amono the r,eor.o-.tor.

The comptroller has approved the ap.
plication for charter for the American
National Bank Of Washington, ID. c."
Inc application bore the names of Rob
ert n. Harper, William III Saunders vii.
liam F. Lynn, r. II. Lynn, Benjamin s.
Minor and W. b. Hibbs The capital
stock OF the bank is to be $500. 600.
X. IL. Lynn and William F. Lynn are
father and son and residents of Leesburg.
The son Is cashier OF the Loudoun Coun
ty National Bank and both are connected
awith chain of Virginia country banks.
another of which is located at Manassas
Robert n. Harper is Virginian, well
known in Washington, where he makes
his home. He is a large owner of real
estate there, and for years has been con
nected with drug enterprise. Benjamin
:. Minor is u member of the local LEGAL
firm of Berry 4 Minor He is a son OF
MIR. John t. Minor, of Comorn, King
George county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05
Paine's Celery
Compound
VIII s.aiss Y.v' TIusIsi..
Read the Strong Testimony..of
an Eminent Kentucky "a
Physician.

Neuralgia, rheumatism, and a general
rundown" condition result directly
from an impoverished and famished nery-
Gus system.
<Paine's Celery Compound Quickly cor
reefs this faulty condition. Being a true
nerve food and nourisher, it builds up the
nervous system and fully sustains IL
While Paine's Celery Compound is work
ing at the root of disease (the nerve
centres), braring and building mn the
weakened and irritated parts and purify
ing the blood, neuralgia, rheumatism
ana polsons are expelled forever from
the system. DR.. Phelps wonderful pre-
scription is carrying health and happi-
ness into thousands OF homes; it is what
you need Tor your present troubles: il
makes tick people well and strong. DIR
Dudley Conner OF fSimpsonville, Kentucky.
says
have carefully examined theformula
OF Paine's Celery Compound and have no
hesitancy in pronouncing It a compound
ot great therapeutic value. Ithas wide
range in its adaptation to the treatment
of diseases, as il possesses tonic and al
terative, laxative and diuretic proper-
ties, and can be used any length of time
without danger of toxic effects. 1t is a
safe and ludicious combination. well
adapted to the treatment OF neuralgia
ano rheumatism in all their varid forms.
and all diseases dependent upon a de
preston oil the nervous system and torpor
OF the bowels. / regard il as n good
blood purifier
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05
Gen. Payne CeiebratesHis I'D Birth
day.

Gen. William II Payne, of Warrenton,
for many years the general counsel of the
Southern Railway, and now advisory
counsel for that road, celebrated his sew
enty- third birthday in Washington Wed
nesday il the home of his son, Arthur
Payne, who is Senator Daniels commit
tee c.erk. There wereprsent besides Gen
Payne and the family OF his son, W A
Henderson, general counsel of the South
ern Railway; Col. Thomas Smi h and Col.
4 II Andrews. of Raleigh, n G., first
president OF the Southern Gen.
Payne is one of the most widely known
men ia Virginia. Even at the ripe old
age of seventythree hisstrong legal mind
is as bright as ever
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05
KING GEORGE.
Funeral of Mr.. Scott-The Late Mrs.
Adams Page Dead.

-
The funeral of Mr. Thomas Scott. who
died Thursday night at the home of Mr.
Charles Arnold near the Dogue. where he
had re- led for many years. took place on
saturday. Mr. Scott was a gallant Confed-
crate soldier, and was highly esteemed
by all who knew him lie was about
sixty years old aud was unmarried. Mr.
I'D ward Scott of Alexanirig j. his
brother
The remains Of Mrs Adams. widow os
the late Robert Adams. of thi- county.
wer' brought from Washington. where
she died. and were inferred at Potomac
church Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Adams
had Tor many years. till receatly. resi- ed
in King Gorge Her life had been "A par
ticnlarlv sad one. Soon after her marri-
age To Mr. Adams she was terribly burned
which rendered her helpless and almost
blind the rest of life Az long as her hns
band lived he tenderly nursed aud cared
Tor her. but when she .eemed most To
need him. he was taken i'll and died At
ter that time she was cared for by the
charitably inclined people oi Kin. GeOrga.
many hearts being touched 10y her pi,ia-
ble condition. and for years lived here
contentedly with p widow who cared for
her for n small remuneration About n
year ago she went 10 Washington. W here
she died. She had no children
Mrs Page. one Of the oldest persons in
King George, died at the home Of her
husband. Mr. VIM Page. at Edge Hin.
last week. after n short illness
The much rain during January kent all
farm work back. and farmers have liter
ally done nothing towar's this ,ear's
farm work
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05
Col. Mosby's Claim

Col John S. Mosby is trying to secure
the passage by the House OF bill TO re-
fer his claim against the United States
for the value OF Z 300 pounds of tobacco,
seized by the Union Army July, 1865,
after the cessation of hostilities, with full
Jurisdiction to try to adjudicate the
claim and render judgment against the
government for the amount they may
deem due him. Both sides reserve the
right IN the bill TO carry the matter to
the Supreme Court. 1t passed the Senate
unanimously last June
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05
Moved From Fauquier To Rook,no.
ham.

Mr.: CARRIER, formerly of Hale and Gar
Der, dealers in fine horses, of Catlett's.
was in town the first Of this week buy-
ing horses wholesale M. CARRIER has
entered into co-partnership with his
cousin and will continue his horse bust
ness at harrisonburg where he has pur-
chased tract OF sixty acres near the
town, on which he is erecting large brick
stables and a commodious dwelling
Warrenton Virginian.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05
Beware of Ointments for catarrh
that Contain Mercury.

as mercury vii surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole sys
tam when ntering IL through the mucous
surfaces such a-ticles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans. a. the damage they viii do IL ten fold
% the o0d you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured
by r. J. Cheney a Co.. Toledo. o.. eontairs
20 mercury, and j. taken internally. actin q
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
Of thesystem- In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine - IL n s~i-~---s''
ternaily aod made II
Cheney & Co. Testid
sold by Druggistsl
Halls Family PtliSh
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05
Orange Library.

The OraDge Library Association has
elected the following officers:
Preeident-John q Williams.
Vice President-1oseph G Walker.
Treasurer-M G. Field.
Secretary-Mrs. W. W. Harper
The following Book Committee was
elected to act with the Librarian. Niles
Miriam Hill, Miss Salie j. Williams and
Mrs Geo s. Shackelford
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05
Hieks's February Forecast.

The month will open warm and threat
ening. Disturbances will continue until
about the 4th. bringing heavy rains.
turning to snow over much of the coun.
try. A storm period to watch is from
about Sth TO 18th. The days of greatest
violence will be on and touching the lot h
and llth. Those who do not prepare
for hard, winter storms and for a great
cold wave and blizzard between the eth
and 10th, will, we lear, pay acostly pen
atty. The final elimination OF these
storms may not come before the 14th
and 10Th. The storm period extending
from the 10Th to the 23rd IL covered by
many disturbances. the barometer falling
unusually low, aud heavy storms of rain,
wiod and thunder will speedily be follow
ed by change to sleet and snow. The
last three days Of the month win bring a
return OF general storm conditions wind
ing up on the 2Sth with electrical distur-
Dances and heavy rains In many parts
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05

The scratch Of a pin may cause the loss
OF a limb or even death when blood pois-
oning resultsfrom beinjury All danger
of this may be avoided, however. by
promptly applying Cbamberlain's Pain
Balm IL is an autiseptic and quick heal.
ing liniment for cuts. bruises and burns
For sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis. Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05
Southern,a Double Track

The work of double-tracking the South
ern railway is progressing rapidly at
Manassas. Some valuable property in
the town will be impaired The trees in
front of the Hotel Maine and the How
ard House will have TO be cot down to
make way for the tracks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05
COL. OULANEY'S CATTLE.
Correction as to Cause of Death
(FrOm WarrentOn Niroinian

NrfOtu W dTTcutOn NIrSlulan.l
Will you please correct stateme mt
which have seen in several papers in re-
gard to the cause OF the death uf my cat
tie, which attributesit to mouldy ensilage
The cattle had not been fed on ensilage.
When the ensilage crop is short have
been in the ha' it OF cutting up seve al
hundred shocks OF fodder alter the corn
has beeD shucked to fill mp the crib. This
year during my absence some of the iod
der was cut up while wet and conse
quently moulded which the Veterinary
Surgeon Qrom the Agricultural Deparu
mentl says formed fungus growth
which poisoned the cattle. know nc
better food for cattle than a ration form
ed OF ensilage, cotton seed meal am
cracked cob and corn
Very truly yours,
r. II Dulaney.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05

The handsome property a Mrs. Myra
Semms, wife OF Judge Semms, OF New
Orleans, in Warrenton, has been sold TO
Richard Wellach, for 81 900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05

Get a free sample OF Chamberiain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets at NJ. N
Lewis drug store. They are easier to
re pleasant In effect than pills.
>is not followed by consti-
ften the casc with pills
per box.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-05

$3.50 Black Pants now 2.25 at Gold.
smiths.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-06

that the prospects for a satisfactory agree
ment were very assuring.
The general managers have met our adj
is no suggestion Of q strike and we hope
TO adjust matters without any jar or
friction
The joint committee Of each order VIII
meet with the various general managers
ard after these separate conferences we
viii meet IN general conference
This Increased demand affects over 30
Geo train service employees on the railroads
south and west Of Chicago.
We base our demand on the increased
prosperity Of the country which 50 bene-
flied the railways. This rush OF traffic
means increased labor for Us. the cost Of
living has gone up and We think # no
more than Just that cur wages should also
so up. The question OF hours viii not be
raised at this time
ssIf only a part Of the roads accede to
the new scale We viii remain until al
come to an agreement
IF the demands are generally acceded
to the amended scale becomes effective
February /
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-06
ABOUT RArLRoAD pEopLE.

Ernest E. Strong Is a new apprentice in
the paint shop
The platform at the rear Of the on house
has been repaired
The Rock Island telegraph Office is being
equipped with a new switchboard
Frank BasteI IS q new man IN the plan
ing mill He was employed Monday
Fred White. clerk in the rOuudh0use Of
nee, was absent Monday afternoon
Engine BasIer Of the south shop returned
to work Monday morning after a two days
absence
Clyde Cunningham IS a new ernploye at
the brass foundry be started to work
Monday noon.
Lewis Beardsfev Of the south shop re-
turned from his honeymoon trip He was
gone Two weeks
Samuel Wright Of the boiler shop IS tbs
proud father Of a. ten-pound baby boy,
born last " edEesday-
A Z Cooper. division passenger agent
for the Rock Island. spent Yesterday II
W ichita on passenger business
Mrs J. W Gibbons and sons Edward and
James returned Sunday from Kansas City,
where they have been spending the holi-
days
Peter Wright Of the planning mill re-
turned to work Monday morning after be-
ing absent for TWO weeks on account OF
sickness
PurcelIs office. Mr.. Anderson was former
" sten0grapher to Edward Grafstrom. me
chanicaI engineer for the Santa Fe-
Six men in the concrete gang at the new
more viii be laid off today The concrete
floor in the new shops Is finished and there
is no more work for them
Elmer Miller formerly a uachinist in
the Santa F'e shops returned yesterday to
ChHdress. Tex. after speudfnug the hoil-
days in Topeka with his parents Mr.. Mil
Ter is son of the foreman Of the pattern
shop.
Charles Raaauda, who took sick Satur-
day afternoon while at work in the spring
shop. is now at the Santa Fe hospital His
sickness developed into more serious al
fair than it was thought TO be at first. and
an operation may be necessary.
Ed Thomas of the cabinet shop returned
to work Monday after a two weeks vaca-
ton Mr. Thomas spent most Of his vaca-
tion hunting in The Indian Territory He
brought back a good deal OF game He