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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
Or. eCKtNRoDe COMPLIES
INTERESTING VOLUME

"A Calendar OF Legislative Petitions
Arranged by Counties Is the title OF a
special report prepared by the Stat, ar
chivest, DIR. II. J. Eckenrode. OF Rich.
moDd. and Issued by the State library.
The name gives little idea OF the rich
and interesting material which compos. 4.
the volume.
Much new matter upon the social and
economic life OF Virginia through the
long period from the beginning Of the
revolution to the war between the
states IL presented
The collection contains a history of in-
terual Improvements IN Virginia.
Light II thrown upon the conditions
existing in Virginia during the Revo-
luton.
Petitions for divorce, though not num-
erous, throw II light upon the social side
of the time
DIR. Eckenrode has given the State q
careful piece OF work, which IL OF inter.
ert and will increase In value as the years
go by.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
WANTS FARMERS TO
TAKE TELEPHONES

A representative OF the Southern Bell
Telephone aud Telegraph Company is
here and will remain several days to WHIT
various sections OF the surrounding coun-
ties Tor the purpose OF interesting farm
ers and other rural residents 10 the mat
ter OF installing telephones in their
homes. Under the plan of the Bell sys-
TEN telephone service Is furnished TO
farmers through the toll stations and ex-
changes OF this company at a low cost.
This plan contemplates that those inter
ested In securing telephone service will
construct the line and connect with the
Bell system. The line and the telephones
and other equipment ars the property OF
the subscribers and the cost of service IL
low, varying according TO the number OF
subscribers on the line.
The value OF telephone service In the
county has been thoroughly demon
streted and farmers in all sections are
taking advantage Of this modern means
OF communication. IL saves time and
enables the farmer and his family to en-
Joy social intercourse with neighbors
and friends without the NJ cessity OF leav-
Ing home. Ii Is also OF Advantage to mer.
chants aud business men IN the town by
reason OF placing the country residents
In reach OF them at all times.
The details OF the proposition will be
fully explained by the representative OF
the Bell Company, and there is every IN
dication that he will meet with encour-
agement and success.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
WHISKEY CASE
John |. Calhoun Fined $50 For
Selling Liquor Illegally.

John l.. Calhoun was arrested We'd.
nesdHy evening" 10y On er Hall. charged
with s.liing liquor without - fcense. He
Was taken 10 the Police court and tried
by Justice Henry Dannebl and nned $50
and required tn give $500 bond for good
behavior.
The evidence showed that several
parties had been coming out OF the lot
"wned by the K X Co, near the depot
I "i the T. + 4 r. Jagged up" This at
tracted attention OF Mr. Charles I. Rras.
d"n. Jr.. employed by the X. II Co. and
Mr. 4 W. Jones
A CONSULTATION between these two wa.
held and Jones gave Richard Wheeler
20 cents L. buy half pint In short
tim" b" came out with bottle of
whiskey In hi' pocket, W hich he said he
bought from John L. Calhoun.
This II the fret known case 81 the In
Judgement Of the local option law siucr.
fredericksburg went dry.
John l.. Calhoun. the young man who
was fined $50 IN the police court We'd
nesday and required TO give bond In the
sum OF $500 for selling liquor without
license. was unable TO pay fine and give
bond Wednesday aud went to iall Cal
houn. unless fine Is paid. will have TO serve
eight months and n the bond is not given
making "a total OF ten months. Calhoun,
who il Il driver for o. NJ Armstrong,
claimed that be did not sell Wheeler the
wniskey, but acknowledged that when,
as he alleges. Wheeler threw down tue
quarter to pay for the whiskey he, Cal
houu,picked II up aud putt In his pocket.
The evidences showed that some five or
sir men had been around the stable dur
Ing the day and that one. Charles Wheel
er, was drunk. and Mr.. Charles T. Brag-
don testified TO having seen In his hip
pocket a bottle OF whiskey.
Mr. + w. Jones testified that be saw
John t. Rodgers and Others around the
stable and that Calhoun handed Rodgers
something, hut could not say IL was a
bottle of whiskey, as he was not near
enough tn distinguish t.
Officer Hall. who made the arrest
captured a tin bucket foil OF half pint
bottles OF whiskey and ginger brandy.
The liquor was purchased by Calhoun
before the saloons were closed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
LETTER TO ~ OSWALD

Dear Sir: II It took 10 gallons to paint
your house last time with somebody
else's paint, and takes with Devoe, We
save you IS or $40; for painting costs
two or three times as much as paint
Mr.. Ezra Rethmell. Williamsport, Pa
always used IL gallons of mixed paint
Tor bis house; Devoe took 6.
But that Isn't all; that's only frat cost;
how long will II wear?
The paint, that goes furthest IN cover.
Ing, wears best too.
All paint, true paint, and full measure,
are on one side; part paint, false paint,
and short measure are on the other.
What can you expect2
Yours truly
- + W DEvoE 4 Co
=. 81. Willard Adams sells our paint.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
VIRGINIA NEWS

Mrs. Julia A. Saunders, OF Caroline
county. died April 18th, aged SO years.
Tristan Obermayer and Miss Minnie
Murray, both OF Dumiries. were married
10 Washington Wednesday.
Misc Ann johnson died at her home In
Louisa county Tuesday. aged 20. She
Is survived By one brother and two sis-
ters.
Mrs II w. Carter has sent out invita-
tons for the marriage of her daughter
Miss Rebecca Dulany Carter, to Paul
Within, Tuesday, April 81, at Trinity
church. Upperville.
A movement is on foot to organize a
county lair association in this county 70
hold semLannual meetings and award
prizes Tor agricultural products and
speed contests Warrenton Virginian.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
FINE PAID AND BOND GIVEN

At 3 2. N. Thursday Calhoun's fine OF
$50 and costs, $l2.70. was paid by his
tather and bond given for $500 with
Aessrs. o. N. Armstrong and o. A. Bill
Kingsley rs sureties.
The $50 fine goes to the State OF Nir-
ginia, : 10 To the Commonwealth at
torney. 81 To the trial justice and 81 10
10 Officer Hall, who made the arrest
Calhoun was brought into court and
released by Justice Dannehl with IA warn
ing not 70 have anything more to do
with liquor in any way
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
LOCAL MARK ETs
Corrected By Simon Hirsh a Bro.l

Corrected By Simon Hirsh a Bro.l
Wheat. s1.25 to 81 30; corr, 10 to 20;
neal, tl.45 to $3.50 oats. 65 TO
20; old hens. live, 10y to 11H; dressed, / 3;
spring chickens, % TO 25c per pound;
chickens live, IL TO Is; drawn, 13 to IA;
undrawn, 13 TO IA; eggs, 16 to IL;
lard, 10 to IL; ducks, live 8 to 10;
turkeys, live, 10; dressed, 16 TO II; but
ter, 10 TO rs; old hams, 10 TO Is;
new hams, IL to 10 Irish po-
tatoes, go to 20; sweet potatoes,
so to 81; lambs. 81 so to 81 90; hides,
green, z TO *; dry salted, 8 to 9; dry
hides, 10 to IL; calf skins No. /, $1.00
to $1.25; baled hay, $14 to s17 per ton;
leaf sumac. 20 TO 75 per 100; hogs, 51c;
beei. live weight. 3 to 4c.; pork, to 81;
wool, 10 to 1S per ID; veal. 81 to @.
Early Rose potatoes, $1.20 to 81 so.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
N. 3. kIhSsY, AUCTl0NEER

| want the citizens OF this town and
the surrounding country to know that
one OF the greatest sales ever held here
was the Lewis sale. The buyers repre-
sented some OF the wealthiest men in
the world, and there were lots OF leading
race horse and Jersey cattle ianciers. A
little cali was carried IN the ring. |
started It at $25. Some one said. 81
Will give $500" nearly lost my
breath, but managed to say, "Who will
make II SCOOP" and nearly had it
when Capt. N. b. Rowe said. 81 will give
1t Capt. Rowe ran that calf. less than
three months old, up to t675 They
were there with the money and nerve,
and was there, too.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
CAME NEAR CAPSIZlNG

Capt. K. Conroy Vance. in company
with two ladies, came up from "Manns-
field Hall" Wednesday evening and at
tempted to land his launch at Mr..
Turner's wharf. The water was over
the wharf and he ran the boat up on the
edge OF the wharf and narrowly averted
overturning It. But for the captains
quick action and presence OF mind the
entire party would have been precipi-
tated in the high water. The captain
finally made the landing safely.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17

Forest Ere Caused b. Observation-Disclosures
Residences Endsnssssd- hEriszs Anaouncs-
msnt-PGsonals.

King George Co.. Va, April 10
A destructive forest fire ragged Tor
several days the fret Of the week 10 the
Court House nsighborhood, destroying !
quantity oftimber and fencing. Lothian.
the home Of Mrs. II. Z. South, caught
Dire from u spark and but for the heroic
Efforts OF neighbors. would have been
burned The pretty cottage OF Mrs. Is.
ID. Hogan, near Lothian, narrowly
escaped. The fire originated through
cerelessness. A colored man set y field
OF broom sage stire during high wind
and this eODhsgration ensued There
ought 20 be a penalty FOR such careless
ness.
Mrs. Lewis Billingsley is not 10 Rich.
mond as reported. All plans were made
20 take her to n specialist. bet on account
OF extreme weakness at the last moment
II was Decided not II risk the trip
Misses Alice and Martha Eldridge. of
Washington. are guests VI Mrs. Is. d
Hogan and daughter this week.
Mis-, Jos. pbine Garrett left Monday
Tor Prince Georges Co.. Md, where she
Is guest OF Mrs. VIM. p. Berry.
Mrs. VIM. Tsylos has returned home
alter an extended visit to her daughters,
Mrs Harrington and Mrs. Taylor
Mrs. +. +. Ninde aud family, " no spent
the winter 10 Washington, returned 20
theiS pretty cottage at Colonial Beach
Monday
Miss Fannie Love, Of Essex, spent
Easter holidays at Powhstsn. u guest
oil Miss Sophia Teyloe.
The engagement OF Miss Alice Scott. of
Pittsburg. Pa. to Mr.. John g. Boggs.
formerly OF King George. IL announced,
the marriage to take take place J June ] st.
They will spend their honeymoon in
King George.
The death oil Mr.. Turner Ashby Mon.
cure, In California last week, caused q
pang OF regret, not that he had been re-
leased from long years OF suffering and
invalidism. but because one, who seemed
so well fitted TO do well manly part,
had TO pass through the fire OF affiiction
and his life cut short In his prime He
was well and iavorably known IN King
George. where he resided for q number OF
years before going TO California Mr.
Aoncure IL survived by his widow and
Ave sons
The egg hunt at tbs Court House on
Monday afternoon was a success and a
nice sum was realized for the benefit OF
the Trinity Aid Society.
Mr. Fl'et Mason, who has had Job OF
painting at Colonial Beach, has returned
home.
Mr.. Henry Ashton, who was called 20
Mt. Holly on account OF the illness OF bis
daughter. Miss Kate, who lie teaching in
that neighborhood. has returned. We
are glad TO report she IL better.
Mrs. Virginia Patton Bradford, wife OF
Col. Bradford, OF Washington, died in
that city Thursday Of pneumonia Mrs.
Bradford taught school IN King George
q number OF years, and she was well
known here and greatly beloved by all
who knew her.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
FARMERS AND
BUSINESS men
To Attend Meeting Here Satur.
day.
GATHERING IN INTEREST or DAIR,

We again call attention to the meeting
Oh business men and farmers To be held Ia
the courthouse here Saturday At IL
clock, under auspices Of q committee OF
the Business Mems Association com.
posed OF Capt. n. b. Rowe. chairman.
Henry Warden. Henry Dsnnehl, W. 81
Bradley aud t. II. Harris
hr.W Islanders. Stats dairy commits
siOner, will address the gathering, and as
he IL one OF the best informed men ia the
state on dairy subjects, his speech will
be yell worth hearing.
Farmers and business meu are urged to
attend. IL Is important Much may be
lsa'ned To the interest OF the city and
surrounding counties.
he prompt. The time OF the meeting
is a. IN. Saturday, April 18th. in the
courthouse at Fredericksburg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
REAL ESTATE DOINGs

Jno. W. Allison, Jr.. Real Estate
Agent, has sold more real estate in this
section than all the other agencies COM
bined. II you desire to sell or buy real
estate, consult him. His record and ex-
perience for the past seven years speaks
for itself. He is also manager of the
fredericksburg Branch Of the Southern
Farm Agency, the largest real estate
agency in Virginia, established for 20
years. Address
John w. Allison. Jr.,
m2-1y fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
TO UNvEIL MONUMENTS
Two Young IsdIss From North snd Two From
South to Pull the c0ds-Dsash,gs Of Capt.
Nj Rowe VIII Rsrsssu. the South

The ceremonies for unwilling the two
monuments in Spotsylvania county by
the New Jersey Volunteers Veteran As
ISOLATION ON May 18th will be unique
Each monument will be unveiled by
Tour young ladies dressed in white-two
Of the North and two of theSouth Each
viii pull cord simultaneously and the
monuments will stand out in full view Of
the assembled spectators AS the cloth
gracefully falls from the figures
The young ladies who will take part
IN tins Interesting ceremony are Miss
Lena Rowe and Miss May Rowe, daugh-
tiers Of Capt. NJ b. Rowe, Of "Bromp-
ton, this city. representing the South.
and Miss Lindsay, of Newark, n. j., and
4 iss Cawley, OF Bonneville, n. j., repre-
eenting the North
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
HAD NARROW ESCAPE


utts EDDIE Ray Rescued Afta Fa'Hng In River.
Master Eddie Ray. years old. son OF
Mrs. J. ID. Ray, who come time ago had
his hand 50 badly crushed that It had to
b. amputated. came near being drowned
In the river Wednesday about $50 D. m.
He was playing near Mr.. Turner'S wharf
and fell into the swift current. The boys
playing with him became frightened and
ran away. Mr.. Sam James, who was
catching drift wood rs It fioated down.
saw the little fellows hand rs he was
moving with the current and he reached
out and pulled the boy out OF the water.
Lie Wal almost extinct, but the boy
was wrapped In an ovsrcoat and taken
home to his mother. The little fellow
soon revived and was we'll enough to at.
tend school Thursday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
DEATH OF MRS. M'CoNCHIE


SuS was Sitte5 81 ~. I ZONES, OF lm1 City
Mrs. Mary J. McConchie, widow oil
late Robert McConchie. died at her home
near Worthwhile, Fauquier county
Thursday night, aged 81 years. The de
ceased was a sister OF Mr.. c. W. Jones
OF this city, Il Christian woman, member
of Nj Holy Baptist church and a de
voted mother. She leaves eight children
five sons. Aessrs. William McConchie
OF Cohoes, N. Y; Byrd McConchie. Wash.
ington, ID. c.; Ellie, Ward and Eldridge
McConchie, of Fauquier; three daughters,
hrs. Floyd Smith and Misses Loula and
Zalla McConchis. Of Fauquier. Two sic
ters, Mrs. James l.. Powell, OF Belmont,
Spotsylvanis, and Mrs. V. Alice Vaugh an,
OF Arkansas; two brothers, Messrs. T. T.
Jones, of Worthwhile, and C. W. Jones, OF
fredericksburg. Va.
Funeral services Saturday at Morris-
Vile at d. IN.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
FISH MARKET

More herring were IN market Friday
morning than any day this season.
They sold at from soc to 75c per hun
dred: Shad. rock and perch were scarce
and high.
The OILERS in the creeks are having q
heavy catch. The big seines 10 the Po-
tomac are landing only from 5000 to
to 10 600 haul. Reports from down
the Potomac indicate "a big run OF her.
ring.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
RARRISONsURG NORMAL

The laying OF the cornerstone OF the
Harrisonburg Normal School occurred
Thursday. There was q parade, in
which the local military and fire com
panies took part. The laying of the
cornerstone was under the auspices of
Grand Lodge Of kssons. Among the
speakers were Senator Keezell, Senator
Halsey, +. W. King and Roswell Page.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
ELkS' BAZAAR

Almost as large q crowd was present at
the Eiks' bazaar Wednesday night as on
Monday night.
The dancing OF Misses Mamie Shelton
and Johanna Fricke wss q popular
feature.
The duet OF Miss Edmonston and Mr.
Charles Wright was much enjoyed.
Mr.. +. A. Solan sang his solo well, as
hs always does.
The adults prize, % In gold, went to
ticket lll5 and had not been called for
up a. noon. Harold Drake drew the
child's prize OF 81
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
QUICK SETTLEMENT

Mr.. VIM. Bernard. local agent for the
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Company, left Thursday for Clifton, Va.
on the Southern road, to settle the pol
icy OF 81 900 with Mrs. Cora l.. Cross on
her husbands life, who died on March
%, 1909. Mr.. Bernard had with him
the check OF the company. This Is a
prompt settlement.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
BATTLEFIELD PARKS
FAVORED FOR VIRGINIA

With desire to have the national gov.
eminent provide for parks at Fredericks-
burg, Manassas and Petersburg. Gen.
Henry M. Nevins, OF the Grand Army OF
the Republic, has been making an inspec-
ton OF these famous battlefelds.
BE has been to Manassas, Richmond
and Petersburg, but has not yet visited
this city. He Is now In Norfolk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
CASE POSTPONED

The case against Clara Rose for send
ing obscene letters through the mail,
came up In the u. s. Court, in Richmond,
Wednesday and was postponed at re-
quest OF Mr.. W. X. Goolrick, counsel for
defense. until Tuesday. The grounds
for continuance were that witnesses for
defense had not been summoned
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
DEATH
King George Co., Va

King George Co., Va.
Mr.. Henry Clarke, an aged citizen OF
King George county, departed this life on
Tuesday. April Is, 1909. at Yellow Hill.
aged SO years.
Dear Aenry,in triumph, ascended on high,
oh high to his Savior above;
Was greeted by widows and ophans be
helped.
By His Family.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
MAY LOSE SIGHT

Master Arch Wigleworth, the little 10
year old son Of Mr.. A. W. Wigleworth,
OF Aarye, had one OF his eyes terribly in
lured by loading an umbrella handle
with powder and disehsrging 1t with a
match. IL is feared the sight lie entirely
DESTROYED.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
SALE OF A FARM

Mr.. l.. Ashton Dodd, bookkeeper for
W. 8. Embrey, has purchased for cash
the farm on the WarrentOn road, In
Stafford. formerly owned by Mr.. VIM T..
Dodd. Mr.. Dodd will make extensive
improvements on the place.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
TO TEST BYRD LAW IN SUFFOLK

As the outcome of a conference of at
torneys in Suffolk concerning the status
OF the Byrd law as applied to the sale Of
near beer" in Suffolk, which is local
option territory, ii was decided to have
test case. which will be called April
9th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
HIGH WATER

The rain caused a rise OF about 81 feet
in the river. but Wednesday nights
steamer arrived about a. m. Thursday
and left on schedule at p. m.
No damage as far as heard from re-
suited from the ireshet.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
GREEN-FlNES

Miss Frances Cleveland Fines, daugh-
ter OF Mr. Elijah Fines, and Mr.. Frank
Green were married at Stafford II.
Thursday morning by Rev. W. r. Hard
esty. They are both of Stafford and will
reside at White Oak.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
Special Inducements.

L carry the largest stock of Building
Material OF ell kinds kept 10 the city.
Also the largest stock OF Tin Roofing.
al prices which cannot be duplicated.
Call before buying.
K. d. COLE.
Commerce Street, Frederick burg, Va.
lap1 5-1msap14-1m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
ENTERTAINED WHIST CLUB

Mrs. +. j. Smith entertained at her
home Thursday evening the ladies bridge
whist club This is the nrst meeting
since Lent. At the conclusion OF the
game refreshments were served.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
MllLS-FARRINcT0N

Mr.. VIM. Mills and Miss Rosebud Far
rington, both OF Caroline county. were
married In Bowling Green April IL, By
Kew. c. X. Cruickshank.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
DIED IN WASHINGTON

Virginia p, wife of Col Jefferson
ID Bradford, died in Washington Friday.
She resided for some years at "Cleve." in
King George county, frequently attended
the Catholic church here and had many
friends in this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17

For the genuine Eureka and Hoosier
corn planters call on Decker 4 Alricb.
They have a good line Of steel lever har-
rows and wood frame harrows also.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
TIMBER LAND FOR SALE

1873 acres timber land for sale. prin-
cipally pine. miles Of Spotsylvania c.
III. Joins lands Of Geo. Blackley and
Addison Dawson. Address
Jno. w. Allison, Jr,
s1tllt fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
STORE CLOSED

on account Of the death OF Mrs. Mary
McConchie, c. W. Jones store will be
closed until Saturday at 2:3O p. IN.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS!
The Latest Closing Prices For Produce
and i've Stock

The Latest Closing Prices For Produce
and Live Stock.
PHILADELPHIA - FLOUR firm I;
winter low grades $4.90Q5.25; winter
clear. $500 SIS: city mills, fancy.
$6.60U6.75.
RYE FLOUR quiet; per barrel. s4.4O
:, WHEAT firm; No. 2 red. western.
CORN steady; No. 2 yellow. local.
OATS steady: No white. clipped.
59h@60c.: lower grades. 5Sc.
HAY firm; timothy, large bales, per
ton. $3.50.
POULTRY: Live steady; hens.
161kc.; old roosters. l1@llhc. Dressed
steady; choice fowls. Ice; old rOost-
BUTTER steady; extra creamery.
soc per ID.
EGGS steady; selected. % q 24c. !:
nearby, Gle. western. 2lc.
POTATOES steady. at $lH1.05 per
bushel Sweet Potatoes steady. at 60
070c per basket.
Live Stock Markets.
PITTSBURG (Union Stock Yards)-
CATTLE steady; choice, $1,000 COS;
prime, 5000 6.40.
SHEEP lower; lambs strong; prime
wethers. $52O0535; cuIls and com
mon. 81 5063.5O: lambs. $4.5007; veal
calves. $7.50Q 7.75.
HOGS active: prime heavies. $3.50
67S5: mediums. $7.70m775; heavy
Workers. $7.65A7.70; light Workers.
s715IT25; pigs. S6.65@6.75; roughs.
$4,000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-04-17
For Sale

One good 2-horse 3. inch thimble st
Studebaker wagon. Good as new
Cheap +. ID. Cole a14-1v
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17
Change. Fro. . Fish to . ntra.

Changes From Fish to . Btra.
 The story of the early life, uansfor- nation and final death of the Chinese quail is the most remarkable that is found in the ornithological literature of the world. The narrative in all its un- reasonableness is found in the story of om chung, which Is the name the Chi nese quail is known. by when at home in the Flowery Kingdom. Celestial au- thorities on bird lore declare that no specimen of om chung was ever known to live a year; that they do not lay eggs, as all other known species of birds do. and, finally, that their pro genitor is slimy, four jointed worm, which has a red head and a sting on the end of it's tail This queer seacoast worm, according S the curious legend of on chung, lays 100 eggs annually Fifty Of these become fish and the oth- CT fifty are worms of the same species as the parent. The fish that has come into existence in this curious manner also lays 100 eggs, year. Fifty of these become water denizens after the image of their parent, and the others become birds of the famed om chung family. These om chungs, or Chinese Quails, never breed, and are only brought into existence as above related We give the above not as literal fact, but as a specimen of the Chinese ides of evolution