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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-07
VIRGINIA OYSTER TRADE.
English Fear Of Pollution Shown TO
be Without Foundation.

At the request OF Gov. Montague, DR.
J W. BowdOin, chairman OF the STATE
BOARD OF fisheries, has made an investi
cation OF the States oyster beds Thie
nvestigatiOn had it's inception In q let
er to Secretary OF State John Hay from
Ion. James Boyle, United States consul
1t Liverpool, who said that the oyster
trade with England is threatened be
.ause of the fear that the oysters shipped
from this country are taken from polluted
beds and therefore likely to transmit dis
ease.
Alter treating the matter at some
length, DR.. Bowdoin says:
am, therefore, OF the opinion that
Virginia oysters, carefully transported,
san be eaten with impunity. But
think it ould be a wise precsution II TIT
board Of fisheries would issue certificates
TO all persnns and firms that export for
human consumption oysters taken from
beds not liable to pulution by sewage or
other Objectionable filth. And to show
our good faith in the matter | am sure
he board Of fisheries will place at the
disposal OF any accredited representative
Of the English government one OF the
State steamers and such persons as may
be deemed necessary for q thorough In.
spection Of the oyster beds OF the Com
mOnweAlth
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-07
CONGRESSIONAL.

10 the Houee Mr.. GrOsvenor, OF Ohio,
submitted the report of the Merchant
Marine Commission, the minority bein
given until Friday to submit their views.
Senator Bailey submitted to the Sen
ate a proposed amendment to the Con
stitution fixing the term Of the President
at six years and making him ineligible
for reelection.
The governments cotton statistics, as
prepared by the Agricultural Depart
ment and Census Bureau, formed the
subject OF an extended discussion In the
House, In the course OF which REPRESENTA-
tive Livingston, OF Georgia, attacked Il e
reliability OF the governments esti-
mates. and charged that the inaccurary
OF the figures had created a panic in the
cotton market
Upon recOnvening Wednesday after
the holiday recess, the Senate plunged
directly into the consideration CT the bill
for the admission Of two States to be
composed of Ariz ma and New Mexico
and Oklahoma and Indian Territory. A
motion by Mr.. Beveridge to take up the
bill prevailed by twO-thirds majority.
Mr.. II, pburn, who renewed his Effort TO
get up the pure f)od bill. voted with the
4. m Gratis on one roll call, but with THU
exception the Republicans voted solidly
to proceed with the consideration OF the
Statehood bill, and the Democrats solidly
against that course.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-07

1t is rather surprising that live, pro
gressivs. important city like Roanoke
should allow it's jail TO become in such a
disgraceiul condition. The building is
infested with vermin, the prisoners are
Obliged to take violent exercise in order
to keep from suffering from cold, the
heating apparatus being insufficient the
plumbing is 80 defective that noxious
matter leaks into the cells and. in some
cases, saturates the beds of the prisoners,
and. as q whole, the institution is said
to be no better than q cattle pen.
The above was taken from Balti-
more paper, the writer signing him.
self "Virginian," and in the same is
sue was published the report OF the
commission appointed to investigate
the Roanoke jail denying the charges
made, and generating the sheriff
from any neglect OF the prison OF
prisoners. Aud that would no doubt
be the report Of commissions on other
jails the above correspondent allud'
ed to, but did not name.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-07
OFFICEHOLDERS NOT ADVISERS,
What Marshal ]. {. 3. Stuart Learn =
cd at the White House.

The President has ordered few po-
itieal deal all arOU0d ia the State OF Vir-
zinia, and hereafter officeholders will
have little to say in the disposal OF pat
ronage," said J. E B Stuart, the son OF
Gen. j. E. b. Stuart, ct the Ebbitt
House MIR. Stuart has just been ap
pointed United States marshal OF the
Eastern district OF Virginia
"Aiter learning that the President 's
friendly to Mr.. Morgan Treat, whose sue
cessor | am, and whose resignation has
been called for, went with him TO the
Department of Justice, where, 10 my
presence, he formally handed in his resig
nation" be said. I'VE then went to call
upon President Roos welt. | thanked
the President, whom | have always
greatly admired, for the appointment be
had rendered me, and, thinking that
might become one OF the referees In the
State OF Virginia, preached the subject
But he promptly vetoed such an idea and
laid that no Ofticeholders would be con
sidered as advIsere. He was very pleas
ant about IL, but was nevertheless insis-
tent that there should be nothing Of the
kind. He gave me to understand that
the people with whom he will consult
will be named from outside the office
holders and will be composed Of three
ueutrals In each district. We were VIII
the President only few minutes.
at wss stated the other day thai
was with Mr.. Roosevelt 10 the Spanish
American war. This is not true | was
with Gen. Lee after Mr.. Roosevelt had
returned to New York. Since then |
have been engaged 10 real estate business
At Newport News and was for time
cashier of bank there. Washington
pOat
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-07
UNREST IN RUSSIA
Car May Have to Make Peace to ousll
Uprising at Home.

NdF MAY FN0N( " MdhN NoNS ~ SA~i'
Uprising at Home.
st. Petersburg. Jan. g. - Although
orders to that effect have not YET
been sent to Admiral Rojestvensky
the Associated rress Is aU1e TO an
nounce positively that the decision
has been reached that the Russian
second Pacific squadron will return to
European waters.
An extraordinary council is expect
ed to be held at Tsarkoe Selo imme-
diately, and 1t is believed that the
whole situation will be reviewed. Gen.
eral Kuropatkin has been called upon
to telegraph his opinion OF the situa-
ton at home, which cannot be disre-
garded in considering the future.
There is evidence that the revolu-
tionary agitators have decided to take
every advantage OF the governments
embarrassment. and the moderate
Liberals who are trying to force the
governments hand and compel the
summoning OF a national assembly,
are beginning to redouble their efforts.
The newspapers, despite the punish
ment inflicted on them, ere spreading
out with great boldnesS. Seemingly
reckless Of the consequences, they are
using every pretext for savage criti-
cism OF bureaucracy.
The Zemstvos, in defiance OF the
governments note of warning. con-
tinue to memorabilia the throne for the
program adopted at the meeting Of the
Zemstvos' delegates here Consequent
ly, in spite of the loud protestations OF
the Official world that peace is impos-
sible, the opinion Is held by exceed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-07
COMING ELECTIONS.
LIVELY CAMPAIGN FOR SUPERlN-
TENDENT PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
OTHER POSITIONS TO BE
FILLED.

J. d. Eggleston, Jr, superintendent OF
public schools Of Prince Edward county,
g a candidate for superintendent OF pub
lie instruction of Virginia. The position
g filled at present by Dr. Joseph W.
Southall, of Amelia. Dr. Southall has
acld the Office for number OF years, hav
ing defeated the late John E. Massey be
fore the Legislature. The recent consti
tutional convention made the office al
elective one, and the people will choose q
superintendent in primary, to be held
probably in August DR.. SOuthall is q
.andidate for reelection.
States officers to be nominated at the
primary in August are governor, lieuten
ant governor, treasurer, secretary OF the
Common wealth, superintendent OF pub
tic instruction, commissioner OF agricul
ture, a United States Senator, 100 mem.
lers of the house OF delegates, and
twenty members of the Senate from thu
odd districts, to serve two years each.
10 each city one commissioner OF the rev
enue is to be chosen. to serve for four
VeBFg
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-07
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Licensed to marry in Washington:
Lud well Lake, Jr., OF Haywood, and Ada
Pitcher, OF Midland, Fauquier county.
Thomas s. Stubbleheld died suddenly
Of heart disease Wednesday In GloUces-
Ter. He leaves q widow and thre daUgh-
tiers and was q gallant ex-Confe lerate.
Aubrey E. Strobe, OF Amherst, Is can
dldate for the State Senate from the
Nineteenth Senatorial District, consist
ing OF the counties OF Amherst and Mel
son.
Garland Gray, twelve-year. old son OF
George W. Gray, at Willis Wharf, Aceo-
mac county, fell from the doorstep at his
home and broke his neck. Death was in
Simultaneous.
Police Commissioners George Ainslie, a
well-known young lawyer oil Richmond,
has announced himself a candidate for
the State Senate to succeed Senator Geo.
Wayne Anderson.
The residence Of w. J. McMarton, near
Louisa G. H., was burned Tuesday.
Some OF the furniture was saved. One
hundred dollars in money was burned.
The fire originated from detective fue.
The property was insured.
A pretty wedding was celebrated at
Culpeper Wednesday evening when Ed
ward l. Griffith, Of Charlottesville, and
Miss Mary Bailey were united at the
home OF the bride. Father Grove. OF the
Catholic Church, oficlated. The bridal
couple left for q Northern tour
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-07
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. GROWTH.


We have, on more than one Occa-
sion recently, referred to the progress
we have made in business affairs IN
in the recent past, and have predicted
for Fredericksburg "a bright and
prosperous future. 1t is a master in
which our people do and should take
pride. Our growth has not been
spasmodic. with intervals OF stagna-
ton, but, on the contrary, it has
been steady and persistent, showing
that no inflated boom is behind 1t,
but rather shat the RrOwth is healthy
and natural, and is the result OF the
thrift and enterprise OF our people.
Ii is only necessary TO go back four
or five years for the proof OF this as
s.rtiOn. Our town has grown within
that period amazingly. A few years
ago that section OF the town known
as "Scatterville" was an open waste.
Now neat cottages and nice resi-
dences have converted this territory
into a desirable and thickly pOpu-
lated part of Fredericksburg; while
the western part of the city, in the
vicinity OF the Mary Washington
monument, has also been built up
with beautiful and attractive homes.
Cottages have sprung up on boswell
field, and on other tracts of land
formerly used as pastures, until We
have assumed the dimensions OF a
city of respectable area. Within the
period referred TO a number OF
wealthy and worthy persons have
moved here, with a view to making
this city their permanent home. The
establishment of fredericksburg Col
lege and the Assembly Home and
School here has added TO our pOpu-
latiOn number OF persons OF culture
and refinement as permanent citizens,
and has increased and enhanced the
educational advantages afforded by
our excellent public schools. There
have been a grent number OF new
houses erected within the past four
or five years, and yet there is scarce
ly vacant house in the city. Our
business enterprises are tlOurishing,
and our labor is constantly employ
ed and well paid.
We have every reason to be proud
OF the progress We have made and
are making now. THERE'S no reason
why, with the thrift, energy and
pluck demonstrated by our business
men, we should not make Fredericks-
burg one of the most prosperous
and populous cities ia northeastern
Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-07

The agitation for reforms in Russia
has not only reached the ear OF the
Car, but the demands Of the down
trodden people are to be needed.
Even the press approves the eleva-
ton of those who have been so OPP
pressed, and the Russ, remarking on
the action of the governments, says:
"Like golden thread through it all
runs consideration for the peasant
as a citizen OF the Empire, and no
longer as pariah."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-07
Non.combatants Leave Port Arthur.

Chefoo. Jan. g. - Japanese Consul
Mizoune notified Russian Consul
Tiedemann that the first portion OF
the 1000 resident non-combatants at
Port Arthur who are to come to Chefoo
will arrive today It will be some time
before the entire 1000 reach here. ow-
ing to a shortage OF transportation IA
cilities.
Most OF these non-cOmbatants are in
good health, although some Of them
are merely sufficiently convalescent to
reach here.
The local Russians are busy endeav-
oring to find quarters for today's ar
rivals.
Consul Mizoune says that the re-
fusal of the japanese 20 allow either
the AndrOmeda or the ship ordered by
Minister Lessar to visit Port Arthur
is in pursuance OF a strict policy not TO
allow any foreign ship to approach
the harbor.
Sympathy for sick and wounded
Russians at Port Arthur is widespread,
but an idea to care for item at Chefoo,
Tien Tsin, Shanghai. -Hai-Wei
and Tsingtau has led TO an inquiry
which developed the fact that the COM
bined facilities of the places named
are equal TO harboring only a small
percentage Of them
The general opinion at Chefoo Is that
the great mass of the sick and the
wounded will be compelled TO remain
at Port Arthur until they are sufi-
GENTLY coma lcscent to return to Rus
STA.
The rc,ulal of the Japanese to ac-
cept tie aid rendered by the British
cruiser Andromeda was an error born
OF their desire TO show the world that
japanese humaneness was equal to
the occasion.
The statement by officers OF General
Nogis army that the japanese army
lost only $4,000 men in taking the for
tress is declared to be absurd by Rus
sian officers, whose lowest estimate is
50, 900.
Advices from Japanese sources say
that the condition of Port Arthur Is
chaotic. but that General NOgi and
General Stoessel are rapidly systema-
thing affairs there.
General Nogi is prepared, through
agents who have been recruiting for
months. to put a horde Of Chinese
coolies at work in the fortifying OF
Port Arthur Immediately that the Rus
slams are disposed of. Vast quantities
Of cement and timber are ready on the
Yalu river for this purpose, while steel
plates and other manufactured neces-
saries are ready in Japan for transpor-
tation to the fortress.
The Japanese are confident that the
re-fortification of Port Arthur will
place the fortress in a better condition
than ever, with the Russian defects
eliminated. long before Russia can be-
siege It, II such a thing ever occurs
at all.
Ammunition. food and medical sup
plies to last for years will be sent to
Port Arthur, Japan being heedful OF
the mistakes made by the Russians.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-07
Mr.. Granville Rvrruss and Miss Su-
san Henry Stern Wsddsd-Notos,
Personals, Etc

A pretty but quiet wedding took place
Tuesday at noon at "FOntaine Hill.
Ruther Glen, the home OF the bride
grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Hall Stern,
when Miss Susan Henry Stern became
the bride If Mr.. Granville Burruss, OF
Front Royal Academy. The bride, daint
ly dressed in white cloth, came in with
her sister. Miss COrnelia HansfOrd Stern,
who wore white poplin. They were met
by the groom and his best man, MIR. GEO.
Burruss, OF Caroline county. The cere-
mony was very impressive. with DR..
James Z. Smith, OF Union Theological
Seminary, as the minister Alter a break
fast. Mr.. and Mrs Burruss left Tor Front
ROYAL, where the groom holds { chal-s
of Greek aud Literature in Front Royal
Academy.
The young people OF Rather Glen have
been spending an enjoyable Xmas with
dances and finch parties, which are con-
tihuing into the new year.
Several young ladies and gentlemen
narrowly escaped avery serious accident
In a turnover Thursday night
We are deliP hted 10 have Miss Mary
Frances Jeter Darnell 10 our midst again,
but regret 30 much her early departure
TO her home at Milboro, Va. sh' is at
present the guest Of Miss Cornelia Stern.
Miss Annie May Gaskins, who spent
Xmas with Miss Grace MOncure, has re-
turned to Richmond.
The public school teachers begun work
again in earnest Jan. Pod, and expect
great results from their lAbOrs.
NJ +. G.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-07
THE WAR SITUATION.

What effect the fall OF Port Arthur
will have upon the belligerents now
engaged in the Far East, is a ques-
ton which seems so be giving some
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS concern. There
are some who go 80 far as TO say
that the backbone OF Russian resist
ance is broken; while still Others de-
clare that Port Arthur had no value
so the Russians as strategical
point, and shat the price in men and
treasure sacrificed by the laps Tor Is
damaged them more than theenemy.
For our part, while 1t must be con-
ceded that she price paid for the cap
ture OF Port Arthur was enormous,
and as "A means OF communication
between Japan and her forces IN
Manchuria, it has little or no value,
yet its capture should not be under
estimated as a factor in the war, and.
to our mind, it is worth the price Is
cost. Its capture not only cuts Rus
STA absolutely off from the Pacific
through Chinese territory, but 1t re-
leases the principal part OF the great
army which has been beseiging Port
Arthur for operation in Northern
Manchuria. To Japan the capture
means rejoicing, exhiliration and re-
newed determination among herpeo-
pie and troops, while TO Russia there
must be corresponding depression
The first step in the task under
taken By Japan has been accom-
plished, and il Port Arthur cannot
be recaptured by the Russians at ALL
she must OF necessity evacuate Man
churia, as the occupancy OF an inland
town. without an outlet to the sea,
would be valueless 80 her.
The war is not yet over, but, in our
Judgment, in the capture OF Port Ar
thur Japan has hit Russia solar
plexus blow, from the effects OF which
it will take her some time to get her
wind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-07
CAROLINE.
Many Entsrtainnsnts-A Coming
Marriaee-Personals, Etc.

Many Entertalnmsnts-A Coming
Marriage Personals, Etc.
Bowling Green, Va Jan 1, 1903.
Miss Emma Anderson returned %
Wednesday from delightful visit to
relatives in Washington.
Mr.. lIesle GrayAtt, Of Washington, II
spending this week with his parents here.
Misc Lou +. Henley lett on Wednesday
Tor her home in Lexington, Ky, after
spending week with Maj and Mrs. X
y. pettross
Mis- Kate Campbell has gone to
Atlanta, " here she will spend the balance
OF the winter.
Miss Bessie Coghill entertained mum
Der Of her friends at her home at Milford
on last Friday night. Various gamer
were INDUCED in, and a delightful even
ing spent
Miss Maude Scott, Of Richmond, spent
the holidays with MIR and Mrs. Il. A.
Coghill
Miss Freida Quarles returned on Mon
iay To her home in Ashland, after Welt
20 Auburn.
Miss Annie White has a. her guest Nis'
Pattie Cary.
Mics Ethelyn Vincent entertained b
number of her friends At her home o.
last Friday night.
Mr.. j. G. BrOaddus has returned T.
the Medical College in Richmond, aft T
pending ten days at his home here.
Cards announcing the approaching
marriage of Mr.. Edwin QIarles TO Mrs
Kate barbour Howard have been re
ceived here. The wedding will TAXI
place on Jan l2th. in Richmond.
Mrs. inc. Gibson.hss returned to her
home In Richmond, alter spending sev
4rsl days at the Lawn.
Miss Grace Coghill, OF your city, and
Miss Ada Psrr, of Paige, were guests
bis week OF Mr. Il X. Coghill aud family
The Misses Broaddus delightfully."- enter
tained a number OF friends at a CONVEX
sation party on last Saturday night
Miss Maude Scott received the ladies
prize for being the best cOnvereatiOnlsi
and Mr.. Harry Coghill the gentlemans
The guests departed at a late hour
after having spent one oi the most en-
ioyAble evenings OF the Nmas.
Mrs e. l. Billiard and children returned
today from visit To her old home in
Washington.
Mrs Lee Agnew and son, Of Washing
ton, have been the guests OF her mother,
Mrs. J. s. Davies.
The Seminary reOpened today, and
good many OF the pupils have returned.
Mr.. and Mrs w. c. Boyd and t lie son
spent Sunday and Monday WITH her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs T. d. COghil
Messrs. Moncure Grsvatt and Roper
Rains returned on Tuesday to Richmond
College, after spending the holidays here.
Mrs. K A. Coghill entertained few
friends on Monday night in honor OF her
guest. Mics Scott, OF Richmond. "A
skeleton Contest was the mode OF en-.
tertaInment a number OF questions be-
ing asked, the answers to which were
parts OF The body. Miss Caroline Brost
ius and MIR. Aubrey Valentine received
lst prizs.
Mrs. Joel HaIDes and little daughter,
Miss Louise. have returned from Wash
,nGton. where they went to attend the
70 neral OF Mrs. HIS neice, Miss Hattie
Bet.
Mr. and Mrp. A. B Chandler, Jr., have
returned to Richmond. after a visit TO
bis parents here. y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-07
Specials for
January.

To reduce stock as much as
possible We have r, duced prices
all through our st elk. Below
we quote you Just a few items
B. 4 n. Nj KEEL Lamps, 81 10
Boys Corduroy Stock
ing. worth 25c . Is
Good Blceched Muslin
Pillow Cases. ..... 10
Good large Pillow Shams 10
Good Knit Fascinators,
all colOrs ....... q
Infants Silk Caps. 20
We have small lot Ladies
RaincOats, ialf price.
Small lot Children's Cloaks
at half price.
Few Ladies Sample So
Shoes at $500
Few Ladies best Rubb r
Shoes at ...... 5O
Late arrival of Mems
Snag Rubber Boots,
best 3 IS
Late arrival of Mems
Plain Rubber Boots 2 50
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-07
CRUM TO Be CONFIRMED.
Collector at Charleston Viii Receive
Three Years Back Pay.

The Senate Committee on Commerce
has authorized a favorable report on the
nomination OF W. d. Crum to be collec'
tor OF the port Of Charleston, 5. Z. Con-
firmation OF the Crum nomination has
been opposed for three sessions OF Con-
gress BY Senator Tillman on the gre und
"that a colored man Is obi 'ctionable to q
majority Of those who transact business
through the Charleston customs Office"
Crum is filling the position OF collector
on a third recess appointment, and the
indications are that he will now be con-
firmed by the Senate despite the obiec-
lions OF Senator Tillman.
The business OF the Charleston customs
Office has been decreasing during DR..
Crum's three years incnmbeucy. 1t pays
only In fees, and these last year amount
ed to Only about 81 300. Crum has re.
esiyed no compensation thus far, but, II
confirmed, will receive his pay for three
years all at ones.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-07

The people of st. Helena are not
much for preserving relics. 1t is re
ported that LoDgwood, the house
Napoleon Bonsparte occupied on the
island, is now used as a barn. The
room in which he died is converted
into a stable, and on the spot where
he was buried is standing a corr
grinder. Napoleon goes down in his
tory as one OF the greatest captains
OF the world, and 1t is strange those
places are not preserved.