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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-04
Horses and Mules Dying Tomato
Contracts Weather Notes and
Other Matters.

Neil, Va, Feb. 2nd, 1904.
We were disposed TO hope the back
bone e win or was brolen with lew
mild days, but old Borras swept over
our land again one week ago, with in.
creased power, dropping our mercury to
zero: and sprOpJs Of this fact in our IA
yored section. It was twelve degrees be
low ia the virinity of Winchester, Va.
added TO this has been the deepest snow
Tor years extending over the whole At
antic seaboard beyond Atlanta, Ga.
and now bowling blast from the north
and west il pillng drifts, aud fortunate
indeed IL the farmer who IL we'll provided
with plenty Of food for man and beast
and large supply Oidry iuel condition.
which unfortunately are not as general
AS they ought % be in our Southern
States
Some sickness II in our section. Mr..
Wilson Griiien, one oi our Oldest ctzenr,
mas been house-bound for some days
Mr. Frank Ftzhugh il also confined To
the house. threatened with pneumonia
Mrs Jas. Arnold was also threatened
with this dread dis 6Ee, requiring tw"
fttlIH hl uNfAbIt DuA ~ INV utAltIs mlH
Z f. Davis is better, alter being indis
posed for few days
The mortality among horses and mules
has been serious for the pssttw months
Within radius OF five or elk miles, eight
" ten have died Among the latest
iOsses Was mule each by Mr. j. Fitz
tones and Mr. Rich Stuart, of Cedar
Grove, the latter being a very valuable
animal.
The monOtony OF our neighborhOod
vas quite relieved by trip OF the steam
er Wakefield down the Potomac last
Wednesday, returning Thursday night
Navigation ia more difficult now than
turing the previous freeze, and we shall
probably be showed Ia a good while
longer.
Much interest centres in the actions Of
Mr. Ground Hog. many intelligent per.
sons being credulOus enough to believe
sc shall have six week OF added winter
Contracts are being made at Dido
canning factory for tomatoes the com
irgsc son AT nite cents per 4 basket.
Enterprise
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-04
NOT so COLD AS 1899.
4 February OF That Year Thermome-
ter Registered n Degrees Below
Zar0

The present cold snap is exciting at
tention and many people are heard u
say the coolest weather in 10 years
People forget, and when "A gentleman
was told that the thermometer went
down to % degrees below zero here IN
1899 the statement was laughed at
Below is an extract from The Free Lance
Lance OF Saturday, February II, 1899;
"Wednesday night there was change
to very cold weather and Thursda,
morning the thermometer registered 6
below zero, and at no time during the
lay was the temperature warmer than
Is above. Friday WAS a record breaker
and % below was registered by the
thermometer early in the morning"
IL will be remembered the fearful biz
Yard of that yea followed on Sunday.
A representative OF this paper met MIR
Il. B. Lane and the above subject was
referred to. He said he had a record OF
the weather OF 10 daysin February, 800,
commencing the 9TH, which he kindly
furnished US Mr. Lane writes as fol-
lows:
| give below copy OF the reading OF
the thermometer Tor 10 days In Feb
ruary, 1899, and this period includes the
time of 1.-The blizzard" This record was
furnished at the time by Mr.. f. c. Rowe.
official observer" and at my request. |
would send you his original, but have
it pasted on the wall in my office:
February ), 1899, "a deg rees highest
30 degrees lowest.
February 8, 1899, 80 degrees highest;
% degrees lowest above zero.
February Z, 80 degrees highest; ~ de-
grees lowest above zero.
February s, 81 degrees highest; 7
degrees lowest above zero.
February 9, Is degrees highest; 6 de-
grees lowest below zero
February 10, 10 degrees highest; II
degrees lowest below zero.
February IL, II degrees highest; II
degrees lowest below zero.
February II, IL degrees highest, 5
degrees lowest above zero.
February 10, II degrees highest; 6
degrees lowest above zero.
February IA, 30 degrees highest; zero
lowest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-04
AID TO INCORPORATED HOSPITALS

The bill OF Senator Sale, Of MOI
fOlk, making an appropriation OF ten
thousand dollars for medical treat
ment of INDECENT patients at the IL
corporated hospitals nearest them,
must commend itself to every mem
Der of the General Assembly. Here
tofore these sufferers have had no
medical treatment except such as
they could secure near their homes,
or at hospitals where the charges
we're paid by sympathetic friends
and neighbors. This bill will enable
such unfOrtunates to receive the best
medical attention and nursinga at the
small cost of seventy-fye cents pr
day at State expense, and the State
is saieguarded by board to inyesti-
gate and pass upon the restitution
OF applicants, assisted by sworn
certificates and recommendations OF
magistrates or supervisors in the
district where the applicant resides.
The board is composed of the Gov
ernor, Treasurer and Auditor OF Pub
lie Accounts.
To our mind this bill is far preiera'
BILE to the one submitted by Senator
Shackelford, appropriating $1,000
TO the Medical College of Virginia,
S5,O0Ooi which goes to the college
and $4,000 to be expended for
charity patients in the hospital be-
longing to the college or in some
other hospital. 1t is well known that
the college has no hospital. and
therefore the amount would be used
in a private hospital in Richmond
One objection, and probably tie
greatest, to this bill is that all pa
tients must 20 to the hospital in Rich
mond, even il there was an incorpor-
ated hospital, we'll equipped and kept,
in their own cities or towns, regard
less Of the distance to travel, or the
danger to life, and without regard to
expense. Whereas if they were per-
mitted to enter a hospital near their
homes, all this would be obviated,
and it would enable the friends of the
patients to visit them with little or
no expense. Again, the Shackelford
bill is more expensive to the State,
the amount allowed per day being
one dollar, while the Sale bill is only
seventy-fve cents, thus saving two
thousand dollars Of the States rev.
enue. We would be glad to see the
Sale bill adopted, believing it to be
to the best interest OF both the pa
TENTS and the Commonwealth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-04
NON-SUITIN LIBEL CASE.
Col. Higgins Begins New Proceed
inss Against Norfolk Newspaper.

The libel suit of Col. A. NJ. Higgins. a
member OF the city council of Norfolk,
and commanding officer OF the Seventy
first Virginia Regiment, az ainst the Yir-
gibian- Pilot newspaper for $4,000
damages for a publication concerning
the placing OF the city's insurance, on
trial in Chsncery court, resulted in nom
suit being taken by the plaintiffs. The
newspaper called attention TO the law
the receiving ofcity contracts
by councilmen, and printed copies OF
vouchers showing that councilmen had
received funds Col Higgins was agent
OF an insurance company, and only
handled the company's business there.
After the instructions to the jury had
been argued, the plaintiff Immediately
took a non-suit, and another suit for
$4,000 damages wss entered in the
Circuit court
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-04
WESTMORELAND.


convenience Scarlet Fever Causes
Alarm Accident Wild Ducks and
Geese Last Term Of County Court
Etc, Etc.
Moutrors, Va, Feb l. 1908
The partial suspension OF msny
branches oi hueiness that has prevailed Ia
this section since Xmas on account If
the extreme winter weather AMI the clos.
ing q navigation was broken 1hursdAy
last by the arrival Of "a steamer from
Washington A large number II people
assembled at Nomini wharf To ship the
accumulation OF freight from country
stores A number oi passengers vino have
been detained here during the freeze took
passage for Washington and other
points Capt Reed sald 70 was with DIT
fcuty and uncertainty that he reached
Nomini. having ~ break heavy ice from
Washington 10 lower Cedgr Point. dis
lance Of eighty miles.
This neig hborhood il eXclted over th~
dreadful disease scarlet fever, which has
made It's appearance. There are two
cases, but the children are receiving at
tention from DR.. Walker. la 1879 this
disease played havoc in Montr ~, cau.-
ing the death OF fourteen children in and
near the town.
Mr. pOmpy Belield. who scOmlined ~
the county jail at Montross on acc unt
of insanity has grown worse and ~
times il almost unmanRgabie.
Mr. Willie Moss, a young man residing
faf. o..
break his leg in two places Monday hj
the falling Of n tree which he was cutting
for railroad ties.
During last week Mr. II \. Sanford
opened place in the lee. where be hal
baited for ducks, and succeed in killing :
wild geese and forty black mallard
ducks
Mr. K g. Reed, residing at the mouth
of Nomni creek. brought To MontrOss
Monday a lot Of wild ducks and several
wild geese. which found ready sale
There was not as large crowd at
Montross Monday ~ was expected, thu
occasion being the winding up Of our
long standing county court eystem
There were expressions ~ regret ~ the
termination al this time-bonored Gus
tom and suggestions made to supply
iis place the 18th Monday Of each month
\ large majority would like 10 see the
board Of supervisors fix their meeting
lays on the lth Monday Of each month
except possibly the Mondays on which
Judge Wright will hold his court.
Mr.. Brooks, Of Nomini, -hippei lot
Of perch and other fish 20 ashington
rhUrsday by steamer They were
cAught Ia his seine. i.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-04
Republicans Opposed Amendment to
Road Law.

Mr.. Bowman offered a bill providing
hat superintendent OF road improve
npnt In the several counties be appointed
" Judges of Circuit Courts, instead OF
" supervisors of counties, a. provide
u EdmOnson general road bill Tb,
amendment prevailed by vote OF ~ to
h
Nh. Bowman asserted in Offering hi
amendment that comfy road superiu
endents appointed by supervisors b,
anne meIe machines to keep in power
chose who appointed them, and be de.
.ired TO remove these offices from poll
tics.
Mr.. Lowry, Republican, OF Stafford and
King George. opposed the amendment
lie was reminded by Mr.. Bowman thai
notice had been served that the Repuh
cans intended to { 'sert themselves " heI
hey had nominated Campbell Slemp for
United States Senator against John W
Jauiel. MIR Lowry rel Iined that whil'
ie had not thought Slemp's nomination
4 wise one he had cast complimentary
vote for him because he was Nirginian
nd q gentlemen.
Don't you know that Campbell Sleml
~ "a member VI this house voted for a
iegro doOrkeeper against Arthur Sulll
van. a one.legged Confederate soldier?
asked Mr.. Stearns, Of Newport News.
Mr.. Lowry replied that he did not.
Mr. Kelley said the Republican party
should not expect the Democrats to aid
10 TO reOrganiIa
Mr. Green reiDtroduced the bill defeat
ID last session compelling candidates for
office to take an oath in advance 10 spen1
40 money 20 secure the same
Mr.. Cation Offer I'd bill to protect bas-
the tributaries of the Potomac River
between November / and March Of
Zach year.
Mr.. Jordan offered bill to amend sec
ZION 20S6, in relation to licenses to resi-
Tents to fish with purse or pound nets.
he bill makes the open season OF tbe
II stern side OF AccOmae and Northamp-
ION counties from February to July 10
The Senate, by vote OF % TO 8, pass-
"a a bill making provision for care OF the
Confederate Veterans in the State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-04
BRYAN AND THE DEMOCRACY.

There are thousand and one dif-
ferent methods being suggested
every day as to the best way OF deal
ing with Mr.. Bryan in his defiance
and opposition to the plans OF the
organizers of the Democratic party.
In his recent speech made at Lincoln,
Mr.. Bryan declares that the Kansas
City platform was sound in every
plank and that the first act OF the
next convention should be to reaf-
firm it In its entirety" Ofcourse We
are opposed to Mr.. Bryan's idea as
30 what platform the next Demo-
cratic Convention should adopt, but
however impractical and untimely
his ideas may be, it is the veriest
folly for Democrats and Democratic
newspapers TO heap abuse and Will
fication upon him because he sees fit
to adhere to bis exploded theories
and give public expression to his
ideas. Mr.. Bryan still has a follow
ing in the Democratic party, and
without his assistance and the as
sistance OF those who still have faith
in his doctrines, no Democratic Pres
ident can be elected in 1904. The
way to proceed is without buster or
abuse; organize for the election Of
delegates to the convention who are
opposed TO endorsement ofthe Kan
sas City or Chicago platforms, and
proceed In a decent and orderly way
to express the conservative views
which now dominate the party, with
out giving offense to anyone. Mr..
Bryan is not going to bolt, and those
who believe in him are not going to
bolt unless they are literally knocked
out by the thoughtless vituperatiOn
of a rabid press.
1t is not necessary to repudiate
Bryan. 1t is only necessary that
the platform at st. Louis should ig-
more the isms he stands for, and pro-
claim new and live issues of today.
This will be a course void OF offense
toward any man or set OF men, and
will be the only course upon which
any possible hope OF Democratic sue
cess can be based.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-04
KING GEORGE.
Skating and Sleighing But Few
Partridqes Left Personals, Etc.

King George Co., Va. Feb. LIST, 1904
Mid summer IL usually considered the
season for merry making and socia
gatherings in the county, but mid winter
il not without its pleasures too, and
While King George hes been ice bound
and snow -hOun1. many the hOspitablt
homes have heen scenes ~ merry making
aud sOciability of the most enjoyable
character.
The ice for weeks afforded Rbe skating
and though the recent SHOWS have cover
ed it 10 the depth Of eight inches, the
young men propose using snow plowato
clear the ice of snow, that they may
again enjoy the royal pleasure OF skat
ing.
In spite OF the heavy rains "A week ago
the lee on the large mill ponds 81 this
county il still about fifteen inches thick
Every one who owns sleigh is enjoy.
ing the sport OF sleighing ~ only can be
done where the pleasure comes as rarely
~ in our climate. The jingle 0f sleigh
bells sends out merry music on the frosty
air.
Several social clubs have been formed
in the different neighb0rhOOds Of King
George and are sources Of pleasure to the
young ladies aud gentlemen who are
members, As well ~ tn the occasionally
invited guests, who in with zest the
merry-Inaking, which seems contagious
Miss Minnie smith, OF "Adalbert," il
visiting her friend, Miss Grace SothroD.
in Mary land, and will be absent SOM
time.
Mr. Carey Caldwell, of West Virginia, Ar
rived here Friday, and ia guest Of Mr..
Paul Holiday, at the Methodist parson-
age.
Mr Harry Taylor, Of Mt. View, left q
few days ago for Richmond, where he j,
taking course at the Richmond Busi.
ness College
Miss Nina Cotton. of Colonial Beach
is visiting Mrs + l. Garnett and other
relatives in King George.
Mrs. W " Brown il guest this week
Oi her brother, DR.. +. +. Ninde and fam
lily, at Colonial Beach
MIR. Wilson Ashton, Of Colonial Beach
il visiting his brother Nr. Henry Ashton
at Tetoiam
In spite OF inclement weather yester
lay, Row Is L. Turner held divine act
vices at ST Johns church at l. m Il
small congregation being present.
Rev e. +. Holiday did not H. his usua
appointment at Port Royal yesterday
~ the difficulty in crossing the river wac
increased by the cold and snow
Quite a number of huntsmen took ad
vantage of Saturday ~ the last day for
bird hunting and bagget II good many
cartridges, which are now quite scarce
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-04
LEGISLATURE.
Theaters to Provides for Safety Of
Audience-BillP Putting Heavy Tax
On Gypsies Also Passed.

bill presented by Mr.. Person requires
)ards Of supervisors publish in county
paper, il possible. or by posted notices
Otherswise, statements of all money paid
out on warrants, 10 whom and for what
purpose.
\ resolution offered los MIR. Lowry con
templates the adjustment OF the pension
avs Uf the State by means Ui n joint
legislative committee.
A bill by Mr. Harrison authorizes
boards Ct Supervisors to pay bouuties
/ Tor the scalps Of certain animals and
/ birds
MIR Hoge sought to make more severe
the punishment of those convicted ofcar-
| Tying concealed weapons by bill fixing
/ the penalty at confinement ia jail from
/ three to six months and fine Of from
| $50 to 500.
The house killed the bill designed to al
low circuit judges To employ stenog
'aphers in felony cases at an expense not
exceed $40 per day.
The bills requiring iessees or owners OF
public buildings To provide for the safety
i audiences in case Of fire, and imposing
n tax Of 5000 on bands OF gypsies telling
fortunes, were passed.
bill was introduced aud referred pro.
viding compensation Tor clerks Of courts
herifis aud sergeants who copy or post
the names of thOse who have paid their
capitation taxes
The House passed following bills:
For the protection of pheasants and
other game birds imported for propaga
ton.
To require the owner or owners OF
steamboat wharyes to provide suitable
accommodation for the patrons of steam.
/ boats using the same.
70 impose license tax upon gypsies
and like strolling companies.
To require the owne's or lessees OF pub
/ lie halls, theaters. and opera houses to
I proNi ie suitable and sufficient exits ioi
he safety Of persons attending all gath
/ rings therein
The following bills were introduced in
/ The Senate
By Mr. Chapman: bill to amend and
e.ensct section 245S of the code OF Nir
/ Sinia, in relation to fraudulent convey
/ lnces
By MFR. Wallace: bill to amend Rnd
g enact section l437 of the code of Nir
| .inia as amended and re.enacted by al
set entitled IAN act 10 amend an re-ebaci
'hapter Sc OF the code of Virginia. re-
ating to public free schools for counties
/ md To the literary fund
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-04
Wallace & Co
FREDERICKSBURG, VA
STATE OF VIRGINIA

STATE OF VIRGINIA
- In the Clerks Office of the CorpO-
ration Court of the City OF Freder-
icksburg.
To Mrs. Catherine Green. alias Mrs.
Cato Green. alias Cath. Green. alias
Cato Green:
You are hereby notified that tract
or lot OF land i'm the Lower Ward Of
the City Of Fredericksburg was sold
on the 18th day of August, 1856 for
delinquent taxes, leyies. interest and
costs 10 the Commonwealth Of Nir-
ginia, and application for the pur-
chase thereof has been filed IN this
Office, and. it appearing from the
records in this Office that YOU are in
terestcd i'm the said land. you are
further notified 10 appear in four
months from the date OF this notice
and do what may be necessary to pro
tect your interests. Given under my
hand this lst day OF February, 1904.
JAMES p. CORBIN,
Clerk OF the Corporation Court Of
Fredericksburg, Virginia.
fpb4-wiW
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-04
THE OLD AND NEW COURTS.

The county court system, with the
LIST day OF February, became thing
OF the past in Virginia, and under
the new Constitution, contemporaries
ously with the passing OF the county
courts the new judiciary system
takes its place Whether the new
system will become as popular, or
will be as effective in the administra-
ton of Justice, remains to be seen. 1t
is very certain that from senli-
mental standpoint 1t will never be
rs near and dear To the masses OF the
Virginia people. They regarded the
county courts as their court. Con-
slant attendance upon it's monthly
sessions had placed them upon a
familiar footing with its methods OF
procedure, and nearly all the leading
citizens throughout the State have
formed the habit of attending the
monthly courts for the transaction
of business of a public and private
nature and for social intercourse.
The resolutions and testimonials
which have been rendered in the vari'
Gus counties throughout the State
by members OF the bar and court Of
icials to the retiring county Judges
attest the high character OF these
gentlemen and the affection the PEG
pie have had for the court system
The county Judges have been pop
ular men and the court has been n
popular system, and there is no
question that il the change had been
left to popular vote it would never
have been made. The change, how
ever, has been made, and by men
who probably knew better what was
best for the people of the State, un-
der new conditions, than the people
themselves, and it is the duty OF
every citizen to exert his utmost Ell
forts to uphold the new order OF
things and make it success.
To the retiring county court Judges
we say, "well done, good and laith-
iul servants" and We bid the old sy S
ten fond adieu, aud extend to the
new a cordial greeting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-04
STAFFORD.
Tho Smallpox Situation There Are
Five Cases in the County Stepses
ing Taken to Prevent Spread of Dis
ease-Personals, Etc.

GarrisOnyille, Va Jan. 81, 1904
Cold weather and smallpox are the
chief topics Of Conversation here
The Board Of supervisors will hold a
special meeting at the solictation OF th
health board 90 devise means ~ qIaran.
tine and check this dread disease before
it spreads To date there are well de-
yeloped cases 10 stafford, I Of which are
~ Alport's railroad camp, near Brooke.
Va. and the other near Mount, Z. o II
lew miles from this place. Vaccination
II the order and the doctors have been
quite buoy at THE work Smallpox l.
4 dread disease and unless checked early
may cost Stafford thousands oi dollar
too serious consideration cannot.
therefore. be given IT,
Mr.. John +. Horene, 81 New York was
in our village few days last weeA on
busin' a..
MIR Hugh Whiting near Coailey who
has been quite i'll with pneumonia. II
rapidly improving
Mrs. Mason Monthly, 81 near b air
Mills, who has been Ia fredericksburg
for some months under thu mediral
treatment Of Dr. Tompkins, will soon lie
sufficiently improved to return home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-04
so SOOTHING.
Its Influence Has Been Felt by Sc
Many fredericksburg Readers.

The soothing influence of relief,
After suffering from itching piles,
From eczema or any itchings of the
skin,
Makes one feel grateful to the remedy.
Doan's Ointment has soothed bun
dreds.
Here's what one Fredericksburg
citizen says:
Robert y. Perry, tailor, Of Main ST.,
says: Annoyed for years with itch
ing hemorrhoids, commonly called
piles, completely at loss to know
what 10 do when the attacks were in
the violent stage, ! at last went to
GoOlrick's Modern Pharmacy for
Doan's Ointment. It's soothing, cool
ing and healing effects were noticea-
BILE, ! thoroughly believe, after the
first application; at all events a con-
tinuatiOn of the treatment for some
time stopped the last attack
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents
a box. Foster MiIburn Co, Buffalo, N.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name, Dosn's, and take
no substitute.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-04
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The new electric car line from Richmond
to Ashland is expected to be in opera
ton by April /.
Capt Bradshaw, an aged citizen Of
Northumberland. died Monday after Q
lingering illness He leaves widow and
two sons,
The Roanoke Fair Association has
changed it's name to the Virginia State
Fair and fixed September 81, %, % and
30 as the days for the fair of 1904.
Gov. Montague nominated George c.
Bland, of King and Queen, to succ6 ed
Judge g T. Garrett on the board OF Wis
itors OF the Eastern State Hospital
ID. c. Richardson, Commonwealth
Attorney, OF Richmond, is said to be a
candidate for the Democratic nomination
for Congress from the Third Virginia dis
trict.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-04
Local Markets
corrected by Simon Hirsh 4 Bro

corrected by Simon Hlrsh 4 Bro
Wheat, Y3 to %. corn, new, 30 u
-, meal, 81 .30to 30 per 100 pounds
oats, 10 TO so; fowls Qive), I TO 5;
chickens. live, . to 10; dressed, ID to / /;
ducks. lives to 9. dressed. | TO II; tur-
Keys, dress'd 1GM17; livel0M 2;lard, Ia
12;eggs % ~; butter, 10 to -; hams,
IA to IT Irish potatoes, so to 30 ,
sweet potatoes, 90 to 8 beef to 81;
pork, 6 to Z; v,al, AZ to GLANDS, 3. 30 to
$3.50; hides, (gree NJ to 6;hides dry x to
lO.saited hides, Z to 8; baled hay $40 to
f1S per ton.