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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-31
SEVERE ATTACK OF GRIP.
Cured by One Bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy.

When had an attack OF the grip last
winter (the second one) actually cured
myself with one bottle OF Chamberlain 5
Cough Remedy says Frank W Perry,
Editor OF the Enterprise, Shortsville. \.
\. This is the honest truth. | at times
kept from coughing myself to pieces by
taking a teaspOonful of this remedy.
and when the coughing spell would come
on at night would take a dose and il
seemed that in the brieiest iaterval the
cough would pass off and would go To
sleep perfectly free from cough and it's &C.
companying pains. To say that the
remedy acted as a most agreeable sur
prise is putting il very mildly had no
idea that it would or could knock ont
the grip, simply because had never tried
it for such purpose, but it did, and ii
seemed with the second attack of cough
ing the remedy caused it to not only be
ofless duration, bat the pains were far
less severe, and had not used the con.
tents OF one bottle before Mr. Grip had
bid me adieu." ForsaIe by NJ NJ Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-31

spring remedy that physicians and the
best people indorse. Men and women oi
wealth and high social position. able To
command the services Of the most emil
nent medical men, use Paine's Celery Com.
pound IN springtime, having full conf
dence IN its virtues. TIE experience OF
tens OF thousands has proved that il IL
wise TO use Paine's Celery Compound in
the early spring days for the banishment
Oh rheumatism, neuralgia, dyspepsia. ner-
vousness and insomnia Paine's Celery
compound ia, par excellence. the great
blood purifier; il increases the construc-
tive capacity of the vital fluid. nourishes
the tissues and builds up the body. Mr..
W. II. Ladd OF Aflisona, Tenn. saws:
or several weeks before commenced
using Paine's Celery Compound | had a
tired and all-gone feeling, my blood be
came Impure, and was daily losing flesh
One OF my friends advised me to use
Paine's Celery Compound, and got re-
lei from the first bottle. | am glad to
recommend it to all suffering humanity
believe it has prolonged my life. am
now seventy-two years old "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-31
WESTM0RELAND.
March Court Mill Damaged Wheat
Promising, Etc.

Montross. Va March -. 1909.
Despite the inclement day "A Iarae
crowd assembled at Montross Nonda,
TO attend the last March term of the
county cOnrt under the old monthly
system of courts No business of impor-
tance engaged the court The hotels dii
lively business.
About - O'Clock a cy' lone struck tie
village uprooting trees and tearing
down iences. As the chief damage was
done at the junction Of Bakers lane AMI
the court green, il is suppcsed TO have
been caused by the Hague wind for tn.
rental Of oyster rock with the anti-Jor
dan breeze which Hon & Conway Baker
brought in from Richmond Alter the
storm subsided II tlorid, nll faced ind
Nloual, stood in wagon on the greei
with a general merchandise license stuck
IN his hat band, and announced that he
was selling CASTLE soap and money on
reasonable terms The ever credulous
colored brother approached. saw a 81
bill wrapped in package of soap. paid
cheerfully - for the same and found hia,-
sell possessed of an inch and a half of
common soap. As the shades of evening
Tell the seller OF soap and sophistry gath
cred 10 cents worth of soap and SlOO
OF the currency from which a fool is soon
parted, and went rejoicing on the way
Of the fakir
The heaviest fall Of water that has
visited this section in many years iell
Sunday last, which was within "A frac-
ton oil q inches on the level in eight
hours. Considerable damage was done
by wash-outs both to farms and high
ways
Mr.. 4. NJ. Chandler spent the day in
labor TO save his mill and after using
every effort had a portion of his dam and
hood-gates carried away by the surging
water The mill is now closed and will
not be opened again for work until the
necessary repairs-are made, which in all
probability will require a month
The weather through March so far has
been so mild as to cause the grass to
make it's appearance in sufficient quRnti-
~ In many places TO furnish good graz
ing for stock
Wheat has taken on new life and the
prospect for fine crop was never bet
ter. y
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-31

A weak stomach weakens the man. be-
cause il cannot transform the food be
eats into nourichpent. Health and
strength cannot be restored 20 any sick
man or weak woman without first rs-
storing health and strength TO the stouz-
ach. weak stomach cannot diRcse
enough food to Iced the tissues and revivo
the tired and run down knshs ard orkAns
OF the body. kodol pyspcpsia CuRo
eleansee, purifes. sweetens and sfrcnGeh-
ems the giands and membranes a tAe
stomach. and dcnresindigestion dyspapo1a
and all lstomach troubles. D. C. Bo1rnnn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-31
Bay Grain
6 Flour Go.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
GRAIN,
FLOUR,
HAY, Etc.
l04 S Gay Street.
BALTIMORE MD
Hayes Says Negroes Can Elect Pres
idents.


'It you fail to get stirred up now. in
1903, you won't have anything to stir
you mp in 1904. You hold the kew to
power, for whom the negro votes ARE
cast, that man will be elected president
oi the United States so said James III
Hayes, the negro orator from Virginia.
who spoke against the disfranchisement
OF the colored people in the South. at a
largely ATTENDED meeting in Music hall.
held under the auspices OF the eolored
voters of the Oranges
DIR. j. A. Stillwell acted as chairman
and the exercises were opened by the
Rev. MIR. Fuller, who led In PRAYER. at
the conclusion ofwhich the audience sanr
My Country, 'Tis of Thee. y Then j. Z.
Churchman spoke at length OF the race
question, being interrupted by applause.
alter which asolo was sung by Mise Min
ME Crafty. Van Dykes orchestra then
rendered selections and the Southern
speaker started in to explain his mission
IN the North, and for nearly two hours
kept his listeners in a state of excite
ment by relating the injustice being
done the Southern colored people by TAX
ing away their right to vote. He asked
for the cooperation OF the Northern col
ored people TO protest against such ne-
ton- lew years ago, he said. New Jer-
sey was Democratic and now it is Repub-
iican. The negro did it. and you can al
most say you elected Mr.. Murphy gov
ernor Orange On. j. Advertiser.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-31
Hayes Canvsssing Northern
Churches to Secure Funds.

James ii Hayes is making close eau
vass OF the States of New York, New .Jer-
sey and Pennsylvania, assisted in his
work by Bishops Derrick and Walters, OF
the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
That he has succeeded in gaining the ear
and eDlisting the sympathy OF many of the
whites in the Northern States is shown
by the TACT that in Albany, y Y, he has
made speeches ia several OF the white
churches and has raised considerable
money at these meetings.. Big meetings
have also been held in Philadelphia and
several OF the larger Jesey cities. Haves
states that he has engagements ahead
sufficient to keep him speaking every night
until Nav.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-31
KING GEORGE.
a Bridge Needed Hog Dies of Hy-
droPhobia-N Notes, Personals, Etc.

Bridge Needed-Hoe Dies of Hv
droPhobia- Notes. Personals, Etc.
King George Co. Va March 26th. 1903
The patience Of the people in ths sec
tinn has been sorely tried by the failure
r' the mail from fredericksburg to ar
rive here last Saturday aud Monday. 1t
i very serions loss tn many persons for
the mail 10 be delayed in this manner.
aud we do wish the commissioners who
have been appoin ei to decide upon
bridging Muddy Creek, the dividing line
between King George and Stafford
would take come action without DELAY.
Rev I. j. Nray. who served the Meth
odi-t churches in King George as pastor
Tor three years, but is now stationed at
bowling Green. is suffering from nervous
prostratiOn, we hear. and will be Obliged
20 rest from work for awhile
Mrs. Emma c Hogan, OF Montana.
who has been spending some time with
her sister, Mrs South, at Lothian. and
other relatives here, is paying her sister
Mrs oscar StyrOn, IA visit in " Nashington
after which she will return 10 King
George
Miss Narifis Hooe expects to leave to-
day Tor fredericksburg TO visit relatives.
Mr. l.. ID. Brown. Jr. of Washington.
Is spending this week with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin d Brown, at sun
ny Side
Rev. W. T Davis expects To preach in
the Methodist church in Port Royal next
sunday, t29th inst at | o'clock This
will be his first service there. as bad roads
ana inclement weather have prevented
him from holding services across the river
Nr. Davis viii resume his afternoon ap
pointments next month. and will preach
Ihe lst Sunday afternoon in April at
Trinity church
Most OF the churches are preparing for
Easter services
About two months ago Mr. Joseph
Cawood had n fac hog bitten by IA mad
dog that was at large in the neiehbor-
hood Yesterday the hog died Of hydro
phobia
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-31
Society for the Preservation Of vsr-
sinia Antiauities.

The aanual meeting Of the A. p. V. A.
was held Thursday and the work OF the
year reported. The treasurer's report
was most satisfactory. The society in
Richmond is very proud OF the Freder-
lcssburg branch, preserving as IL cees the
home OF Mary Washington. But there 10
great need OF more members and more
interest. The annual members are Mrs.
). Sydney Bradford, Mrs. Fleming Bailey,
Miss Elizabeth G. Carmichael, Mrs Y.
Doggett. Mrs. Vivian NJ Fleming Mrs.
Marshall 9. Hall, Mrs Isaas Hirsh. Mrs.
Ella st. John, Miss RebeccA Mander. Mrs.
Charles Wallace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-31
iOuIg Plants

Every farmer knows that
ONE plants grow better than
theirs. Soil may be the same
nd seed may seem the same
9ut some plants are weak and
others strong. =.
And that's the way with
-hildren. They are like young
plants. Same food, same home,
same care but some grow big
and strong while others stay
small and weak.
SCOTS Emulsion offers an
easy way out of the difficulty
Child weakness often means
starvation, not because of lack
# food, but because the food
ioes not feed.
SCOTS Emulsion really feeds
md gives the. child growing
trength.-
Whatever the cause of weak
ness and failure to grow
SCOTS Emulsion seens 20 6nG
it and set the matter right.
Send fer free Smple.
scott & BOVINE Chemists. soq Pearl 81 New Nosk
mi A. CO. al Arrl urtslu
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-31
Mrs. Bette Harris Haynes Dead.

Mrs: BETTE Harris Haynes, formerly
Miss Bette Harris, Of Caroline county.
who died in Richmond Friday was a rel
ative OF Mrs. II. f. CrismoLi, Of the
Gravatt family and OF Mr.. r. ii. Harris.
OF this city, and of Mr.. j T. Coleman. OF
Spotsylvania county, and DR. W j. Cole
man, OF Louisa county.
She was a member OF the church in
Richmond ofwhich Rev. DIR. ]. 5. Dill was
pastor, and Dr Dill was requested
to go to Richmond and preach the funer-
al on Sunday
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-31
Coiored Spanish Vets Of Sixth vir-
einia Regiment Have Claims
Paid

Col. 10 Lane Stern, OF Richmond, and
Simon Lyon, a Washington attorney
have been paying the claims OF the col
ored volunteers OF the Sixth Virginia reg
ment, who served during the Spanish.
American war. The claims aggregate
IS, ,1S3 93.
Judgment was rendered in favor of the
claimants last February. Col. Stern and
Mr. Lyon represented the volunteers.
The majority OF the claims are small. the
smallest being in favor Of William II.
johnson for $156. The largest claim
paid was to Peter Shepherd for $2a5.
There were only thirteen men whose
claims ran into three figures, the majority
OF them are between twenty and thirty
dollars.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-31
A Remarkable Case.

One OF the most remarkable cases of n
cold, deep seated on the lungs, causing
pneumonia, j. that of Mrs. Gertrude L
Fenner. Marion, Ind. who was entirely
curedby the use of One Minute Cough
Cure She says: The coughing aud strain
ing 40 weakened me that run down in
weight from lis to 81 pounds. tried
n number of remedies to no avail until |
used One Minute Congh Cure Four bot
ties of this wonderful remedy cured me
entirely of the cough, strengthened my
lungs and restored me Co my normal
weight. health and strength d G.
Bowman
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-31
PaIne's Celery
compound
The Spring Fortifer and Cleans
er Prolongs Life.

Paines Celery Compound is to-day the
most reliable and most successful sprinu
medicine IN the world. The present enor.
nous demand is the best proof ofits non.
uiarity. Ii has almost entirely displaced
she common remedies in pill and liquid
Iorins once so common, and in many re-
spects 80 dangerous to health.
faine's Celery Compound has been mar
Velously successful for the simple reason
.nat IN every instance it accomp fishes
more than Is claimed for il. Ii is the one
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-31
Danger of Colds and Grip.

The greatest danger from colds and
grip is their resulting in pneumonia. If
reasonable care is used, and Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy taken for these
diseases. We have yet to learn of a single
case having resulted in pneumonia, which
shows conclusiv-ly that it is certain
preventive of that dangerous disease. 1.
viii cure a cold or an attack of the grip
IN less time than any other treatment
Ii is pleasant aud safe TO take For sale
by NJ NJ Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-31
I Things We
Like Best
Often Disagree with Us

Because We overeat OF them. 1ndi-
eestion follows. But there's . way to
escape such consequences. A dose Of .
good dlgestant like Kodol will relivs you
at once. Your stomach is simply too
weak 70 digest what you eat. That's all
indigestion IL. Kodol digests the food
without the stor1ach's aid. Thus the
stomach rests while the body 10 strength
ened By wholesome food. Dieting 10 un-
necessary. Kodol digests any kind Of
good food Strengthens and inyigorates.
kodoI Makes
Rich Red Blood.
frepars1 csiy by I. C. DEWITT q 90, OhieAga
Ehe q boeas son tAins az times Ne - sisa
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-31
What's in q Name?

Every thing is in the name when it comes
TO Witch Hazle Salve. T.. C. Dewitt. 4
20 OF Chicago, discovered, some years
ago, how TO make a salve from Witch
Hazel that is specific for Piles. For
ollnd, bleeding, itching and protruding
tiies, eczema, cuts. burns, bruises and all
SKIN diseases, DeWitt's Selve has no
equal This has given rise to numerous
worthless eounterleits. Ask for DcWitt's
the genuine ID. G. Bowman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-03-31

The best pill meath the stars and stripes:
ItcleaBses the system and never gripee.
Little Early Hisers Of worldly repute--
ASK for DeWitt's and take no substitute
A small pill, easy TO buy. easy to take
and easy TO act, but never failing Ia rc-
suits. Dewitt's Little Early Eisers arouse
the secretions and act as tonic 70 the
liver, curing permanently. d. c. Bow
man.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-14
TIE eHIaa PARK RESERVE.
Republicans and Democrats Psti-
lion Speaker 10 Take Up Bill
from The Calendar.

Washington, Jan. Upwards OF
40 Democrats In the house and almost
IS mang Re2nblicans have signed a
netition. which is now before the
sDeaker, asking for the consideration
Of she bill progiding for the establish
nent OF the Appalachian Park reserve.
This bill passed the senate last sprlng
and IS practically the only measure
portance to South Carolina. The
SPEAKER is zstiiI considering whether
he viii yield to the majority and Per
nit the bill TO be called up from the
calendar where it has reposed since lG
came from the committee last Sune
with favorable report.
Fearing that the speaker may be-
eoms so intoxicated with his own
poger as TO refuse once more to yield
60 the wish Of majority OF the mem-
bers Of the house and permit the Dill
20 die the traditional calendar death,
several congressman interested in the
hill have started a movement to IN
duce the committee On rules to bring
In q special rule for the consideration
Of the bill and thus run it over the
speaker. Representatiye Johnson,
South Carolina, and Representative
BrcgnloW, the energetic Republican
congressman from East Tennessee, are
now at work on the rules committee.
Mr: johnson was able to report to
his Republican confFere today that ne
had ascured the consent OF the Two
Democrats On the rules committee,
Representatives Richardson Of Tennes-
see and Underwood Of Alabama, to
vote for such rule and that all re-
naming for Mr.. Brownlow to do was
20 land the vote Of one OF three Re
publicans on the committee and the
rule would be secured. The Repub-
Iicans on the COMMITTEES are the
speaker, who is. cairman, Represents
tive Grosyenor and Representative
DaIzel Of Pennsylvania. Mr. Brown
low expressed himself as confident that
be could secure the yote OF one OF
these three and upon his success de-
pends the success Of the Appalachian
PARK bill, unless the speaker IN the
meantime should relent and consent
so the bills consideration without
She bringing of a special rule.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-14
F0REHGE ERnlys.
Tha Coast Lines New Districts
That We're Made January ].

The Alantic Coast Line, has redis-
tristed the whole system and Florence
has been made the terminus of three
districts. The new districts went into
effect On January L Florence is the
terminus of the Charleston, Colum-
bia and Wilmington districts.
Capt. g. d. Pugh, OF Florence. has
charge Of the Columbia district; Capt.
&. G. Lynch, of the Charleston dis
Ssrics; Mr.. H. a. Fountain OF the
Wilmington district.
E'Icrence heretofore has been the
terminus of the Charleston and Will
mington districts. Capt. &. d. Pugh
viii be IN charge Of all the districts
eentered at Florence and it viii hardly
have any effect on the traffic through
that point. Each district has its su-
nsriaSendent and it is believed that the
change viii result in more perfect and
moro compact organization and better
service.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-14
Roosevelt is ReeRng Some on
His Topsails.

Washington, Jan. 7.-As a sop TO
+hs Lily Whites, the president today
nominated Marcellus Markham to be
surveyor of customs at Atlanta. Vim
bush, the incumbent, is negro, who
# is claimed the records show has
been an efficient Officer, and had the
endorsement of the organization. Gen.
Clarkson was at the White House to-
day and discussed southern affairs with
ths president at great length. He also
had a conference With Postmaster
General Payne on the same subject last
night. It is understood that the ad-
ministration, upon deliberation, ap-
prehsnds that the closing OF the post
ofhce at Indianola, Miss, might have
been avoided, and concern is felt over
she present situation.
It developed today that several Re
rrrhl;can senator's are inclined to sym
T,athize with Senator Tillman IN his
onuosition to Crum's appointment.
TIE senator has many warm friends on
Shs Republican side of the senate and
they are giving attention to his crltl-
eisna OF the administration for appoint
IND man to the Charleston collector
shin merely because he was negro.
Penubiican senators have been heard
fo saw that the administration does not
vet does not yet see daylight" on
the horizon of southern politics de-
spite Gen. Clarkson's generous words
Of wisdom.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-14
The VENEZUELAN ARBITRATION.
Castro, DiplomaticaIIy, Yields His
Ground Very SlowlY---Prospect
of Early Settlement.

Washington, Jan. 8.-Minister Bow
en- transmitted to the State department
today another reply from President
Castro touching the arbitration pro-
posal. AS heretofore, President Cas-
tro expresses willingness to submit the
matter to arbitration and in addition
to his former communication he is now
willing to recognize the propriety of
submitting the claims referred to in
the British and German notes to The
Hague, something that he has not up
to this point been willing to do. Some
details remain to be arranged before
the step, which is the appointment of
commissioners, are to be taken up,
and it is not yet known how Castro
will. receive the demands still insisted
upon by the allies for money pay
ment and how he will view the re-
lection of his own demand for the I'M
mediate withdrawal Of the blockade as
conditions precedent.
Nevertheless the officials feel that
the way is clearing for an adjustment.
It now appears that, as already fore
shadowed in some of the European dis
patches, there is a reasonable prospect
that the Venezuelan trouble can pe
settled without invoking the mach
inery of The Hague tribunal. Minis
ter Bowen has been definitely named
by Castro as his commissioner and if
tie few points relative to conditions
precedent are settled amicably it is
the expectation that the British and
German governments will name their
ambassadors at Washington as COM
missioners in their own behalf to con-
fer with Minister Bowen. 1t is now
stated that the commission will meet,
when it does come together, with in
structions from the principals to en-
-deavor to adjust the Venezuelan dis
pute out of hand at Washington.
Minister Bowen seems to be confident
of his ability to effect this kind Of,
settlement.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-14
ll0RE FOB PRESIDENT
Democrats Oppose NeW Militia
Bill Because il Increases
Power of President.

Washington, Jan. Tn the senate
Today the bill for the reorganization
OF the militia and the statehood bill
was discussed. Ar Mallorys Of Florida,
led the Democratic side in opposition
10 the bill providing for q reserve force
Of trained men, the contertions being
thaes it not only infringed the rights of
The several States, but also increased
She standing army by q handred thou
sand men.
il the course Of Mr.. hallory's re-
marks. discussion arose, participat-
ed IN by essrss ri Imam, Warren,
Foraker, Spoener and Clay over the
construction 10 be put upon the sec
ton, the Democrass contending that
the provision put into the hands of the
president powers belonging to the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-14

Bamberg, Jan. 8.-Fire started here
this morning about O'Clock in the
store Of T. ". Peaflstine. Their store
was. tosal1g destroyed together with
the stock. Of goods. The stock was
valued at about 81, 800. The flames
spread to the adjoi7iag stores occupied
b James Grant and James Redford,
colored5 respectively. and both were
also destroyed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-14

A timber statistician who has been
figuring on it says that at the present
rate of consumption, allowing for all
the timber said to be available, the
supply of commercial timber will be
exhausted within thirty years. And
yet our short-sighted statesmen pass
laws to prevent the importation OF
timber from other countries and to
stimulate and hasten the work Of de-
stroying our forests.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-14

withdrew from the field in 1901. In
stead of these retirements continuing
last year, 1902 witnessed the revived
activity of Lloyds concerns and the
surplus line companies that did large
business before 1888.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-15

Joseph Reid of East Main street left to-day for the University of Virginia, where he will resume his studies.
 At meeting of the Brewery Work ers' union on Saturday night, Attorney James M. Lynch was endorsed for mayor.
 The Pastime Athletic club is mak- ing big preparations for the coming clambake, which will be held Sunday Sept 27. If you want to enjoy a good bake and catch on to some of the fun on the side, better get next a ticket. They are on sale now.
 Prof Bailey has prepared very in structive pamphlet to the new be- ginners in dancing which he will mail gratis to applicants. His former pu- pills who have been overlooked with his opening announcements is due to their names being in the books de stroyed in his former school