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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
VIRGINIA NEWS

Convicts are now working in five or
six counties and f75 cOnvicts at work
Augusta county is building ten miles OF
road. Washington, Amherst. Bedford
and Albemarle, are prepared to 40 u
macadamizing as soon as they can secure
the convicts.
The Confederate monument to be
erected in Leesburg by Clinton Hatcher
campo. v; Loudoun Chapter, Daughters
oi the COnlederacy, and the camps of
Sons OF Veterans, will be located in the
courthouse lawn. The monument will
cost about -, 800, collected by private
subscriptions and an appropriation by
the board OF supervisors OF the county.
Ii will be put in place during the summer
with appropriate ceremonies.
p. st. j. Wilson, Highway Commis-
sioner, was in our county to look over
the Bethel road and give an approximate
estimate OF the cost of macadamizin0
from Warrenton to Bethel. Mr.. Wilson
states that II $4,000 is guaranteed and
an application fled In the near future the
convicts may be secured early next year
for this work. All OF the people along
this road are showing interest in this
needed Improvement, and have under
taken to raise $4,000 by private sub
scription, provided Centre district will
contribute 2,00O.-Warrenton Vir-
ginian.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
l. In the Clerks Office of the Circuit
Court OF the county Of Caroline ON the
Both day OF April. 1907.
Patsy Gouldm aud james Gouldin. her
husband. L. \. Johnson. Emily f. John
son. Butler !. Johnson. Mary II. John
son. Allie " Parker. Mary T. johnson
ana / J.. Iaines. es.................. Plaintiffs
vs.
Nallie johnson. Julian johnson. Bette
j Johnson, Brice Beasley. Sallie Rich.
Charles Rich Lulie Whitlock. Henry w
Nhitlock. Leila Johnson. Henry John
son. William Beasley, Murrell Beasley.
Muscoe Williams. Henry Williams.
Harry Williams Lizzie Catlett.
Lin Catlett, Annie Williams ]
J.. Parker. Awhile Parker, Philip
Parker Addie Johnson, Julian
johnson. Susan johnson, Florence
Johnson. Jane Johnson. Matte John
son. William Johnson. Pearly Johnson,
olie tatlett Leonard johnson. Emma
Johnson, Leila Johnson. seldom Cat
lett. Ann Sallie Gaines. Minnie Gaines.
tarrie Gaines, Hartwell Parker, San
ford Parker. John Parker. Sallie John
son. Dan Johnson. Hansey johnson.
Luvenia Johnson. Ona johnson. Mas
Sic Johnson. Doctor Johnson. Floyd
johnson. Webster johnson. Christana
johnson and Susie Johnson. the seven
te'.n last named being infants under 2l
years old. and r. c. Moncune. guardian
ad litem for said infants, and any other
heirs Of Simon Johnson. deceased. un-
known..........-.-..........-........De DESCENDANTS
The ohlect ol this suit is To partition or
sell and divide the proceeds Of the sale Of
about - acres oi land lying in Caroline
county Va. near Central Point, in Bow
ling Gren Magisterial District among the
complaiuauts and heirs OF Simon John
son, deceased. And an affidavit having
been made and filed that the Defendants.
Bricc Beaslev. Sallie Rich Charles Rich.
Lulie Whitlock. Henry W. Whitlock.
Leila Johnson (nee Beasley). Henry John
son, William Beaslcy. J f. Parker. Hart
well Parker. Sanford Parker John Park
or. Emma Johnson. Leila Johnson. Leon
ard Johnson and any other heirs Of ST
mon johnson. deceased. which are un-
known, are not residents OF the State of
Virginia, il is ordered that they do ap-
pear her. within fifteen DAYS after due
publication hereof. and do what may h.
necessary To protect their interest in this
suit And il Is further ordered that a
copy hereof be published once a week for
four successive weeks in The Free Lance
a newspaper published in the city Of
Frdericksburg, Virginia. antta that a
copy be posted at the front door OF the
courthouse OF this county on theGth day
oi May. 1907, that being the next sue
ceeding rule day after this order WAS
entered
Teste.
f. r. CoghilI. Clerk.
BY r. C. Valentine. Deputy Clerk.
A copy-Teste.
+. r. Coghill, Clerk
BY T. c. Valentine, Deputy Clerk
Chandler 4 Chandler.
David h. Powers. Jr. lFP' m7w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
MENHADEN SEASON AT HAND


The trial trip of the new fishing
steamer Peter g. Struven took place Al
Baltimore Thursday. Tn. run WAS
made down the river as far a. the seven.
Foot Knoll, and the spsed attained WAS
about / > miles an hour.
The Struven was built for Messrs. Bel
lows Squires. Of Ocran, Lancaster
county. Va To engage in the menhnde n
fishing
The annual fitting out and overhauling
OF the iieet of fishing steamers employed
In the catching of menhaden to manu-
facture into oil and fertilizer has been
completed.
These steamers measure in 'ength
about llO To l2O feet. Is to 2O feet
beam, and 81 operate In the lower
waters OF the Chesapeake Bay aud At
lantic Coast.
As the weather gets warmer the fish
come to the surface of the water. TIE
lookout Mt the masthead is able 10
sight II school of fish by the color OF
the water and it's consequent agitation
The order II then given tO man the purs.
boats, with about = men to each boat,
and with the large net, the boats drou
OH from the steamer and circle the school
of fish, after which the steamer ap.
prOaches the net, and the fish are dipped
out oil the water into the hold by means
OF II large dip net operated ly "a steam
n lister
The season usually opens about Nav
! > and closes during November, accord.
ing to the weather. The factories
which manufacture fertilizer and oil ar
all located in Virginia. with the excep.
ton OF one at Crisfeld, Md The steamers
engaged in the business are:
Tho Ganrua Gx,,fr., AZ
Froelich, George ii. Bradley, David X
Phillips and Peter G. Struven. owned by
Bellows and Squires, Ocran. Va.
Emily A. Foote, Lizzie Colbourn and
Daisy, by the Carter's Greek Fish Guanc
Company, lrvingtOn. Va
| Two 10y the Indian Greek Fertilizer
/ Company.
Two 10y the Eubank Tankard Company
Three by Hinton Toulson OH anc
Guano Company.
Two by Haynie-Snow Company.
Seven 10y the Morris Fisher Company
One bv Edwards a Reed Company.
One bS McNeal Edwards Company.
Two 10y l.. +. Z. Dennis A Son.
Two 10y the Menhaden Oil and Guant
Company.
About 700 men are required to man thi.
iieet in season. and "A large number ar,
employ ed in the flsh and oil factories. A
million dollars is said TO be invested IN
this business and hundreds Of people en-.
JOY "A livelihood from it, success.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
A TOAST TO THE LAOlES"

Since Adam drst the apple. tnnk
Al ior "A w"in ans woid AMI i,nk
Forgot th" call of duty.
lnnuuerHble proofs abound
That sons ui mru. the world around
h'ir hi,i reward have ever found
Ia ia approving glance OF beauty.
Through history : entire page.
ln every 81 ne. IA every as..
sun rms t'e s,.lf-ame story:
since Helea Aindlcd liium'S piir.
Ana hpn" went .oartiug up the Nil.
And chlvalry in womau'~ sma.
Found : rich m,ed Of glory.
And IL il still as true today.
hatrv"r ~pme may think or SAY.
luur rule Is still a~ ruNal.
FOR YOU We deck the hai puei hall.
We pray that ou H. you'll let h,u
luni gracious SMILES; aud from u- all
Accept "a tribute loyal
Believe me. many "a gallant life
hirh Ike shp. through calm and
strife.
Sails un ia stately splendor.
were wrecAed aGd llSt from human view
but that, like compassionate true.
some woman = fond heart guides hin
through,
with love steadiast and tender.
Nor let me iur "a moment seem
io speak too lightly of my theme
Ny purpose j. quite oth.r.
The sweetest words the tongue e'er
frames,
The dearest that our language claims.
Ihe tend rest Of all earthly names,
Are sister, wife and mother.
Aud 80. i'm words sincere though gav.
i hr tribute that we herewith pay
ID matrpn and To maid i.
MT iu this presence iond aud fair
Cur tcaity anew We sweat.
Aud here. a. we'll as every where.
We say: God bless the ladies"
\. NJ Cummings in the June Delineator.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
LITTLE POCKET PHYSICIAN

Thousands who have been cured by
Hyomei call the inhaler that comes
with every outfit the Little Pocket Ply
slcian, a. IL Is so small that il can be
carried IN the pocket or purse.
There is really no excuse whatever for
anyone having catarrh now that Hyomei
Is SO readily obtainable. II you have any
doubt about its value, Goolrick' +
Pharmacy will let you have n complete
outfit, with the understanding that
unless ii cures catarrh. il will not cost
you cent.
The complete Hyomei outfit consists
oi the Little Pocket Physician and "a
bottle Of Hyomei and costs only $I.OO
l-tu, sat tu.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21


To the Democratic Voters of the
Eighth Congressional District of Nir.
ginia:
In "A card addressed ITO the Peopl.
oil the Eighth Congressional District oi
Virginia. and published in the press
oil the district and otherwise. | have
heretofore announced my views on the
questions OF moment which now con
cern the public
Adopting that card as IA part of this
announcement, ! now formally announce
myself a candidate for Congress from the
Eighth Congressional District of Virginia.
subject 10 the action of the Congnessiona
Primary to be held ON Wednesday, June
18th, 1907.
In the event that | shall be nominated
and elected, il will be my earnest desire
and ambition to be of service to nv
District, State and Country, and TO
faithfully represent every interest and
To justify by every exertion in my power
the confidence reposed in me and honor
conferred ON me by my fellow Democrats.
Respectfully,
e. E.Nicol.
Manassas, Va, April 3, 1907.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
CARD
Respectfully,
T.. u. GravAtt.

To the Democratic Voters OF Orange
County:
Sensible Of the confidence heretofore
imposed in me by the people OF Orange
county, with IA desire to Use the ex-
Perience gained in the House of Delegates
Tor the benefit OF my people, hereby an
nounce that am candidate for To
election, subject to the ratification OF a
democratic primary or whatever means
th" County Committee should decide upon
10 -elsct "A candidate.
~ c. G. Tallaferro.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
BEWARE OF "OIGESTIVES"

The ordinary dyspepsia" tablet la,
ruined more stomAchs than all Other
causes combined Giving tcmporar,
reliei, II leaves the digestive system
weaker than ever, and the tablets must
be continued with increasing frequency
Mi-o-na excites thu secretion OF gastic
Juice, and when the food is swallowed
the stomach Is ready to digest it,
Ml-o-na stomach Tables are never sold
IA bulk, but In IA neat box convenient for
the purse or vest pocket, at 5Oc.
a guarantee Is given by X n. Goolrick
with every box Of Mi-o-na, that money
will he refunded if tie remedy fails To
give satisfaction. This shows his faith
in the merits of the remedy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
Manassas, Va, April 3, 1907.
CARD

To the Voters of the Sth Congressional
District:
Having determined to he candidate
Tor the Democratic nomination for Con
gress from the Sth Congressional Dis
trict-
| respectfully solicit the support of the
Democratic voters of the District at the
Primary election to be held June the
I9th, 1907. IL the people of the District
shall deem me worthy of the high honor
oil bearing the Democratic flag in the
contest for Congress, it shall be the
ambition oi my life to prove worthy of
their confidence and support.
Respectfully,
II. l.. Gordon, Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
A CARD.

Po the Democratic Voters of the 32nd
Senatorial District:
In response to the request OF numerous
friends hereby announce myself can
dioate for the State Senate from the 32d
district, comprising the counties of Caro-
line. Hanover and King William, subject
To tie requirements Of the Democratic
organizations OF the several counties.
earnestly ask the support Of all voters
who advocate the advancement of agri-
culture and oppose corporation control
of legislation.
Respectfully,
Il T.. u. GravAtt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
Fer Over Sixty Years.

Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Svruu
has been used for over sixty years bv
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success
1t soothes the child, softens the gums.
allays all pains, cures wind collie. and
Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
immediately. Sold by Druggists In
every part of the world. Twenty.
five cents bottle. BE sure aud ass
for Mrs Wlnslow's Soothsnp
Svrup-" and take no other
Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs
Act. June Both, 1906. Serial Number
1898.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
Beware Of ointmsnts for cstauh tina, Contain
Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
oi smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering n through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions
rom reputable PHYSICIANS. ~ the
damage they will do is ten fold to the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured bv
+. j. Cheney \ Co. Toledo, O. contains no
mercury, and is taken Internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces oi the system. la buying Halls
Iatarrn Cure be sure you get the genuine
IL Is taken internally and made in Toledo
Ohio, by +. J. Cheney a Co. Testimonials
free. Sold lev Druggists Pri,,.. ~. nrr
bottle. Take Halls Family Pills Tor
constipation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
Sells More Of chambsrIsin's Cough Remedy than
OF All Others Put together.

Mt Ihns. George. "a merchant AT Mt
tiEin, tntA1o. says; j have had the
ip'aI agency for thumbcrlain's Cough
REMEDY ever since it was introduced into
canada, and sell as much ui il a. | do
"' an "'hrr iiler have ON my shelves
put together Oi the many dozens sold
under guarantee. have NOT had ono
bottle returned. can personally recon.
mend this medicine az have used il my.
sell and given IL To my children and
always with the best results" For sal,
10y NJ. NJ. Lewis Drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
SOIL IN0CULATION INVESTIGATIONS

During the season of 1906 several
hundred crops Of hgumes we're inocu.
lated with cultures of nitrngen-fxinv
bacteria prepared in the Experiment
Station Bacteriological Laboratory.
The summary of the reports from these
NEGOTIATIONS Is ~ follows:
Crops benefited 10y the incubation. 76
per cent
Crops not benefited by the incubation.
| / per cent
Crops ON land which contained the
bacteria, l3 per cent.
We have received many enthusiastic
letters from farmers " ho have used the
incubation with signal success. Also.
we have received lerters from those who
failed and We're discouraged. We believe
however, that Artificial incubation is "A
success, provided fresh cultures from
reliable sources are obtained and the
proper methods pursued in preparing
same. We DO not advocate the
abandonment oi the old method Of using
lnoculent soil, but recommend it, Where
this Il not convenient aud there is nnv
doubt a. To whether the proper bacteria
Tor the intended crop are m the land. We
recommend the use of the Artificial
cultures. We do not believe that farm
ers should pay the retail prices charged
by commercial firms for this material
The cost oi preparing does not justify
the price of from one Ia two dollars per
acre. Farmers are advised To be very
careful In purchasing this material from
promiscuOus sources. IL should be fresh,
and prepared 10y IA comPetent bacteriol-
ogist who Is equipped for the purpose.
The Experiment Station will continue TO
supply the farmers in the state with
cultures at Zoe per acre so long as il
does not interfere with the research work
outlined for the Department OF Bacteri-
ology.
Meade Fereusson.
Bacteriologist
Black sburQ va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
A CARD.
C. G. Tallaferro.

To the Voters OF Stafford and King
George Counties.
At the solicitation OF many friends, and
believing that my past experience ia the
Legislature will enable me to be more
efficient in my services to my people than
have heretofore been. ! announce my
candidacy Tor the Legislature from the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
CUT OFF FINGER TO ESCAPE WORK

Penltentiary officers here believe they
have found the LATEST man in the world
IN Albert GOrnes. who is serving five
years Tor burglary. Gornes deliberately
clipped of the index finger of his righ,
hand with a pair of shears. This Will
class him among the "infirm. ." and will
entitle him To very light job and prob.
ably his absolute divorce from labor ol
any kind Gornes had tried every other
Anown means To escape work without
success columbus Letter i'm Philsd.l
/ phia Ledger.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
May :. 1907.
CANDIDATE,SCARn

To the Democratic voters of the Eighth
Congressional District of Virginia:
hereby announce my candidacy for
the Democratic nomination for Congress
from the Eighth Congressional District.
ana IN so doing desire To say that II
chosen at the forthcoming Primary. il
shall Ice my constant aim and endeayor
To represent faithfully the interests of the
entire District.
In the course of the campaign, shall
endeavor to address and meet a. many
oi the voters As possible in order that We
may get better acquainted with each 9th.
er. earnestly solicit the support of my
fellow Democrats.
Respectfully,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
EDUCATIONAL MEETING FOR
CAROLINE MAY PATH

"Tbe Woman's Christian Temperance
Union. The Daughters of the CoBfed.
eracy." The School Improvement
League" The Teachers Association, %
The Jr. Order United American Mechan-
les, will unite in AZ educational meet
ing at Antioch Christian church. Bow
ling Green. Friday, May oath. 1907. be
ginning promptly at l a. M
In addition 10 addresses from distin-
guished speakers, the Jr. o. l.. A. NJ.
will present to the Bowling Green graded
school large H. s flag.
A large crowd is expected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
WILL REGISTER VETERANS
Reunisn Officials Expect Valuable Records Of
Confederate Soldiers.

IL Is the purpose of those in charge of
the coming ennion OF the Grand Camp.
Confederate Veterans. in Richmond. Nav
10. 20 register every old soldier who at
tends Registers will be- placed at the
headquarters of each of the Southern
States, AS we'll a. AT the division head
quarters. Special effort will be made to
Induce every veteran 20 sign not only his
name. hut the command in which he
served. lor the books in coming years
should prove valuable historical records.
A little Kodol taken occasionally.
especially alter eating. will relieve sour
stomach. helrhing and heartburn ] a
Jones. of Newport. Tenn, saws three
bottles OF kodOl cured him of dyspepsia.
IL is sold here by ~ NJ. Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21

1" the Voters of Spotsylvanu and
Fr4lericksburg
hereby announce my self as a candi-
date Tor the Hous,. of Delegates from
this legislative District. subject to a
Democntic primary, and respectfully
solicit your support. Ii nominated and
elected ! shall do my best to advance
the Interests OF both county and city
during my term OF Office
Respectfully.
C. O'Conor Guolrick.
May :. 1907. #
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21

Legislative district composed of the conn.
ties Of Stafford and King George. subj ct
to the action of the Democrats of said
district in a primary election. should ON.
be necessary. pledge my-elf. IL c,.ct.d
To devote my best ifnrts To the promo
ton oi the interests Of my constituents
X. Z. l.. Mnncnr..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21

Counsel Tor the Regular Faction Of the
Junior Order Of United American Me
chanics have made an application for "A
rehearing of the case in which the officers
oi the Regulars Were fined hy judge
urihnan Tor contempt of court. The an
pllcatinn was continued to this week
The independents of the State are in high
leather, and have won in every contest
with the old organization.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
chapped Hands.

Wash your hands with warm water. dry
with a towel and apply Chamberlain :
Salve just before going to bed, and a
speedy cure is certain. This salve is also
invaluable for sore nipples. itching piles
and skin diseases. For sale by NJ. a
Lewis drug store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
Blacksburg, Va
Goun.

A reliable medicine and one that should
always be kept in the home for immedi-
ate use IL Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
IL will prevent the attack if given as
soon as the child becomes hoarse or even
alter the croupy cough appears. For
sale 10y M. Nj. Lewis Drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21

Cut this out and take II to NJ. NJ.
Lewis Drug Store and get free sa,. ole
OF Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. For billousness and constipa-
ton they are unequaled. They improve
the appetite, strengthen the digestion
and regulate the liver and bowels.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
To THE VOTERS OF STAFFORD
COUNTY

desire To announce my candidacy for
the position Of treasurc- OF STAFF ,rd conn
ty in the election in November. solicit
your support and promise if el.cted To
faithfully perform the duties Of the office
sl-ltd W ID R.ar,y
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
NOTES FROM STAFFORD


We are all pleased to see the present
seasonable weather and are hoping the
sunshine will continue. The wheat. oats
and grass all promise a good yield We
shall have a good apple crop, a few
peaches and cherries and plenty OF ber-
ries of all kinds.
The run of fish has not so far been
abundant
The farmers are now corn planting.
Labor can't be had at any price in this
section.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21

KOdol for Indigestion and dyspepsia
not only digests what you eat, it tones
the stomach and adds strength to the
whole body. Makes rich, pure blood.
kodol il made in conformity to the
National Pure Food and Drug Law.
Sold by NJ NJ Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21

For cold or cough take Kennedy =
Laxative Cough Syrup. 1t contains no
opiates and gently moves the bowels,
thereby driving the cold entirely from
the system. Conforms to the National
Pure Food and Drng Law. Sold by NJ. NJ.
A
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21
l3u SENATORIAL DISTRICT PKI.
MAkN NOTICE-

Vt meeting of the chairin.n of thu
Democratic County Committees of thu.
counties oi Louisa. Spotsylvania. Stat
ford and the city of Fredericksburg. held
m the city OF fredericksburg on TN. 9TH
day oi May. 1907. it was determined
that primary hc held on Aug. 9th
1907. Tor OrthenominatiOn of a Democratic.
candidate for State senator of the 18th
Senatorial district of Virginia. and TN.
undersigned chairmen respectfully request
all PERSONS who dcSir. to becom,. candi-
dates for the nomination al such election
10 submit their intention in writing to
the Undersigned chairmen at least thirty
days prior to th. 9Th OF August. 1907.
Signed. W. +. Bibb.
Chairman Democratic Committee. Louisa
County.
e. X. Massey.
chairman Democratic Committee. Spot
sNlvania County.
X. H. l.. Chichester.
hartman Democratic Committee. Stat
ford County.
T.. ID. Cole.
chairman Democratic Committee of CITY
of fredericksburg. ii
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21

There is no use knowing so much that
II makes other peoples head ache foryou
To explain il to them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-21

DeWitt's Kidney and BladderPills afford
prompt relief Tor weak kidneys. backacbe
and urinary troubles. Sold by NJ.
Lewis.