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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08
Salvation ARMY Recruits.

In Private" Van Norden and
Private" Simpson the Salvation Army
has just made two notable accessiOns to
its ranks in New York city Miss Cora
Van Norden is the daughter Of Warner
Van Norden, president Of the National
Bank Of North America. Miss Mar.
garet Simpson is the daughter Of Rev.
A b Simpson, president Of the Chris
tian Alliance
At the headquarters Of the Salvation
Army, in West Fourteenth street, both
young women are spoken of as re
cruits. " Miss Van Norden's father
said that his daughter had joined the
army.
Miss Van Norden. who is well known
in society in New York and in New
port, in joining the Salvation Army
has followed the example Of her sister,
Miss Emma Van Norden, who was
equally well known in society, and
who in March, 1891, became associated
with the army as an auxiliary member,
and in July, 1893, was accepted as an
active member.
She is now in London, editing on
of the publications Of the army, which
is intended especially for circulation
among unfortunate women
Lieut. Col Alice Lewis, a young
English woman Of education, who, it
is said. left a luxurious home in Lon.
don to join the army, is close friend
OF Miss Cora Van Norden. Miss Lewis
has charge Of a publication for children
issued by the army. Miss Van Nor
den's duty is to assist her in the prepa-
ration Of this magazine.
Miss Margaret Simpson, who is also
a recent convert to the army, wears the
uniform Of the organization and resides
at the Salvation Army home. in East
Fifteenth street. She has been assigned
as secretary to Miss Higgins. who has
the rank of colonel and who is station
ed at the headquarters in West Four
teenth street
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08
800 Reward. 500.

The readers OF this paper will hc pleased 10
learn that there Is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able 10 cure in all its
STAGES and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being "a con
stitutlonal disease, requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure IS taken in
tcrna'ly. acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system, thereby de-
stroying the fcGGdation Of the disease, and
Il wing the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature in doing
its work. The prop'ietors have so much faith
in its curative powers, that they offer One
Hundred Dollars Cor any case that il fails TO
cure Send for list Of Testimonials.
Address. F. J CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08
STAFFORD.
The Railroad Through Stafford Pickle Crop
Short Other Notes.
Correspondence Of The Free Lance
STAFF lrd Court House, Va.
August 9TH, 1899

Correspondence Of The Free Lance
staff Court House, Va.
August 9TH 1899
The Cp,nin seems to be gaining
ground here ;hat the railroad now be-
ing surveyed through this equity will
be built II behooyes our people
through whose lands II passes, 70 act
W IN "A liberal spirit 10 aid in every way
they cln to get the road, and not 10
ask as much for the right Of way as
their whole farms are worth. They
must remember that, although the line
agreed upon may not 90 as they desire 1,
IT Will run about 20 les through the
county, and an expenditure If SIS 600
pc, mile means $3.50 900, greater part
ot which Will be expended here 1t
viii also increase our taxable values,
thereby decreasing taxation.
Two lines have now been nearly sur
yeyed through the county, and a
third one almost TO the Rappahan-
mock river from the south. One
line crosses that river at French
Johns wharf at Fredericksburg and
runs nearly parallel with the river
until 1t reaches the line Of Fauquier
The other crosses the Rsppahannock
four miles below Fredericksburg, passes
Brooke at point just beyond Arnold's
crossing, passes the courthouse about
200 yards from that building, turns
north and goes on to the Prince Will
liam line
If our people Will only meet this rail
road in liberal spirit. your correspon-
dent is decidedly Of the opinion that 1t
Will be built
Mr.. James Woodland gave a party at
his house last night, which was largely
attended and much enjoyed
Mr. J. T Knoxville lost a fine horse
by lightning last Wednesday evening.
About two weeks ago everyone was
complaining Of the drought, now it is
TOO wet -
The pickle crop Of this section is
estimated at half a crop
Mr. Price G Edwards wheat crop
threshed 20 bushels TO the acre.
Mrs Bette Harrison and daughter.
Of Chicago, are visiting the family Of
Mr. A. Il BlOxton.
Lumber has gone mp to $ per thous-
and az the saw mills
Mr. X. A. Moncure has returned
home from visit to his mother Mrs
J. A. W. Kendall, in Louisa Mrs. X,
who has been i'll, is convalescent
Mr. W. T. Payne has moved into his
new residence near Brooke.
Scribber
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08
An Ohio Sportsman.
New York Press J

There lives in the vicinity of Col
umbus, Ohio, a rich farmer who is so
contrary that he coppers whatever
his neighbors may do. Recently they
got together and agreed that their
lands must be posted if they expe cted
to have a quail or squirrel, pos
sum or a coon, left in the county.
Accordingly it was done. Signs
painted in CORY letters suddenly
stared the sportsman in the face, and
guns and fishing tackle dropped 80
points in the market. Oar contrary
friend decided that be would not post
his land, and, in direct opposition to
his neighbor, set up score of these
signs about his 5000 acres of rich
bottom on the banks of the Olen-
tangy:
Shoot aud Fish All You please on This
Land,
And When the Horn Blows Come to
Dinner
He is the most popular man in the
county, and the hunters and fishermen
have offered him any Office that may
be at the present or future disposal
of the electorate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08
LANCASTER.
The Sick Camp Meetings Personal Notes.
Etc

ii nANh AAllN NttAAuhH To ''fttftt
Etc.
Correspondence of The Free Lance
Lancaster, Va. August jth, lo11
There is much sickness among our
people ~ this time. but thanks TO Il
m,Iciful Providence. We have no yellow
fever ON the sick list we note the
names # Snowdeu q Hall. " Brown
Carter and ". " PAsquith. of Bluff
Point; also Mr. Jno Wesley Haywood
and entire family. Of White Chapel.
Mr. Willie Barker Of Lively oaks,
buried ms two.year.old child last sun.
day
f. b Whitehouse, of Fredericksburg
was IN town last Monday and stopped
at the Methodist parsonage
DR. +. W. Lewis. Of Litwalt1n. has
been here the past two days clnduclIug
the examination Of public school teach
ers. 4 large number of teachers We're
in attendance.
The heavy rains Of the past week
broke the dams Of many Of the m HIS in
the county. Boush's Rock s and Davis
mills are seriously damaged
Gov Ty Ter is growing IN popularity
daily in this section.
Rev j. o BAbcock Is in feeble
health.
Picnics, co1rting couples, fishing and
sailing is the order Of the day with our
young people
Mr. u. c. Hazard has accepted a
position at Kamp * Karter' mill, near
Kilmarnock.
Mr. and Mrs Robt l. Bass, Of Lit
walton, have returned home from an
extended visit to friends and relatives
in Middlesex county.
Rev O. Rosser james. of Iryingtou,
preached near Heathsyille two excellent
sermons last Sunday to the delight Of
his old pArishioners. who crowded the
building to hear their beloved ex-pastor
once more
Rev Frank Holland, Of Wicomico
Church. has returned from a visit TO
his wife's people in Maryland.
Mr.. W. \. Disc. of Bluff Point, went
over to Crisfeld. Md, last week and
brought home one Of Orisfeld's fairest
daughters as his bride We extend our
congratulations
Mrs Steptoe Haynie, near Alphonso,
is also on the sick list
Rev Jno. Il Gill, Of Accomac coun-
ty, is visiting his brother Mr. Ben i.
Gin, near Rehoboth Church.
Rev O. Tinsley Thrift, Of Wlcomico,
is in Baltimore for medical treatment
He is suffering with an abnormal growth
in his nose
Rev. W ". Walker, Of Heathsville
is also in Baltimore for medical treat
meut
The Marvin Grove Camp begins to-
day, and larger crowd than usual will
doubtless be in attendance. Many Of
the tent holders are moving in today
some moved up yesterday.
Rev W J. Young. ID. ID Of Ep.
worth Church, Norfolk; Rev II NJ.
Hope, D. D., associate editor Richmond
Christian Advocate, and Rev II NJ
DuBose + d, general secretary Of the
Epworth League, will be present in ad
dition - the preachers Of the district.
Presiding Elder Joseph II Amiss will
be in charge.
The Wharton Grove Camp commenced
last week Rev. DR. Barron, Of North
Carolina, is doing the preaching Rev
DR. Wharton is not present, to the re-
gret Of many. Radiator
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08
Tettsr, salt-Rhsum ana Eczema

The intense itching and smarting in
cident to these diseases, is instantly
allayed by applying Ohamberlain's Eye
and Skin Ointment Many very bad
cases have Jeen permanently cured by
it II is equally efficient for itching
piles and a favorate remedy for sore
nipples, chapped hand, chilblains,
frost bites and chronic sore eyes. s6cts
per box. For sale by NJ M. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08

The development of the iron ore
mines at Big Stone Gap is proving sat
isfactory to the Virginia Coal, Iron and
Coke Company, which has already ship
ped several thousand tons Of ore TO its
Middlesboro. Ky, furnaces. The COM
pany has leased for term Of years the
Looney Greek coal mines. near the Gap,
and it is reported will build between
200 and 300 coke ovens.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08
Trust Building.

The Springfield Republican says:
Notwithstanding the greater difficulty
which exists in financing the industrial
combinations, the July record Of new
interpretations involves total capital
ization Of $3S5 900. 600. which is not
far below the June record Of 1886. 600 ,
900. But the Distilling Company of
America, a combination Of four com.
binations, alone contributed 1925. .000,- :
900 to the July figures. This is one of
the biggest concerns yet projected. II
it be left out Of account. the July ng.
ures would reflect very material de-
cline in trust building activity"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08
A Frirhtful Blunder

viii often cause a horrible Burn
Scald, Cut or Bruise. Bucklen 5 Arnica
Salve, the best in the world. will kill
the pain and promptly heal it. Cures
Old Sores, Fever Sores. Ulcers, Boils
Felous. Oorns. all Skin Eruptions Best
Pile cure on earth. only % cts. box
Cure guaranteed. Sold by NJ. NJ. Lewis,
Druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08

"a curious thing has resulted from
the wreck of the Dominion liner
Labrador, which went to pieces on
the western coast Of Scotland last
March," says The New York Com
msrcisl Advertiser. "a large part
of her cargo consisted of apples. and
large quantities of these drifted
ashore on the isles Of loan aud Null.
From these have sprung thousands
of sprouts along the high-water mark
of the spring tides. and the thrifty
croffers of the islands have been
bnslly engaged in tlaosplsn'iDg them
into their gardens. Some OK the
shoots are already five inches hign'
and give promise Of vigorous growth.
More curious wrecksge never went
ashol O."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08
pest Remedy for Flux.

Mr.. John Matthias. well known
stock dealer of Pulaski. Ky, says
"After suffering for overfa week with
fiux, and my physician having failed
TO relieve me. was advised 10 , try
Chamberlain Oolic, Cholera ard
Diarrhoea Remedy, and have the pleas
ure Of stating that the hSlf of one bot
tie cured NE. For sale by M. NJ
Lewis. Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08

The Rev. W. B Oostley. of Stock
bridge. Ga, while attending to his
pastoral duties at Ellenwood, that state, /,
was attacked by cholera morbus. lie
SAYS: "By chance | happened to get
hold Of u bottle Of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and DiarrhoeA Remedy, and l
think it was the means OF saving my
life. IL relieved me at once. " For sale
By NJ. NJ. Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08
Must Have Been Dead,

A policeman was asked by coroner
whether he had taken any steps by way
Of attempt to resuscitate man on whom
inquest was being held. "Yes, said
the officer 4 searched his pockets. -
Hnnsehnld Xnrda
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08
MeZico's Import Trade.

Mexico's imports for the fiscal year
ending June 30 will exceed $50, 900, 600
gold. Imports are now averaging 3d.
900. 600 q month The United States
increased its exports to Mexico last
year more than $4,000, 600 gold. No
other country shows an increase of sl,-
CCO 600
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08
More Than he Bargained For

A correspondent writing from
Clinch county says; "Brother Jones
prayed for rain six days on a stretch,
and when the rain came he was the
first man to be drowned in II. The
ways of Providence are past finding
out Atlanta Constitution.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08
Shirt Waist.
Liquor Dealers.
p. McCracken, Bro. & Co.,
-WHOLEsALT AND RETAlI-

GROCERs AND LIQUOR DEALERS.
Oner Ten Thousand Gallons PURE RI 4
and BOURBON WHISTLES. from the fol
lowing well known distiileries Graft 4 90.
OF Ohio: Boone County Distilling Co, ot
Kentucky Monticello Distillery OF Mary
land. and W. +. Gray, of Pennsylvania.
Agents for Bergner 4 kngle Lager Beer
They also offer Staple and Fancy Grocenes.
Agricultural Implements Seeds, 1uspo' suo
Cement
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08
WHATEVER IS IS BEST

know as my life grows older,
And mine eyes have clearer sight,
That under each rank wrong, someWher
There les the root Of Right;
That each sorrow has its purpose,
BY the sorrow Oft unguessed.
Bur as sure as the sun brings morning
WHATEVER IS Is BEST
| know that each ,iuiul action,
As sure as the night brings shade,
Is somewhere, sometime punished,
Though the hour be long delayed
! know that the soul is aided
Sometime by the hearts unrest
And TO grow mean often 10 suffer, -
But, WHApEYERIS- SIS BEST ,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08
e. K. WHEELER,

Successor Of Williams q Wheeler), conducts
the UNDERTAKING BUSINESS at the old
stand, corner Main and Charlotte streets. All
orders from home and abroad promptly and
satisfactorily attended to either Of night or
day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08

| know there are no errors
In the great Eternal plan.
And ell things work to-, ther
For the final good Of man.
And know when my soul speeds on.
wa d
In its grand, Eternal quest,
/ shall say as look back earthward. -
WHATEVER ISIS BEST
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08
Woods TRADE Mark Brand
Crimson Glover

is the highest grade New crop seed, Of
strong termination. The chief difficult
IS in growing this valuable forage and
,0llimprOying crop in the past has been
in obtaining good stands. Failure in
this respect has been largely due to the
Use Of year-old seed This while Of
good appearance and termination,
throws out a much weaker sprout and
on this account will not come up as well
and it Is also much more easily killed
of by adverse weather conditions than
that sOwn from new crop seed. IL you
want the best new crop Crimson Clover,
seed Of strong termination, be sure 10
order Woods "Trade rlark Brand"
Write for prices and Descriptive Fall Csta-
logue, which also gives full information abou.
Netehes Rape, Winter, Turf or Grazing Oats,
Seed Wheat, Grasses and clovers. TurnIp and
Vegetable Seeds, Hyaeinths, Tulips and alt
Bulbs and Seeds FOR fall planting.
+. w. WOOD & SONS,
SeedSmen, Richmond, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08
John =. SCOTT
-DxALIB III
hardware and Hardware Spacial1ts,
MAIN STREET.
One door below Ohas. Wallacs q Bro.
-FULL LrHn or
Ganeral HardWare

Barb Wire, Guns Pistols, RaEors, Knivs
&c., will be sold at reduced prices 10 suit thI }
the times. Money can be saved By purohse
nQ at aGOTFS Hardware Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-08
PARASOLS,

Hot suns mean burnt and tanned skins unless you
have Paraso We want to close ours and prices have
been cut almost in half. 81 80 kinds 81 90 - 0O
kinds now 81 30
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-19
OBITUARY.
EDWARD D. MULLIGAN.

Captain Edward ID. Mulligan died at
his residence, in Boston, Tuesday night
He was born at PASSPORT, Me-, Jan. /,
1925. Quite early in life he developed a
love for the sea and became captain on a
line of steamers rnnking from Portland
to Halifax in which Office he was very
popular. Later, for many years, he
served as first mate with the Portland
Steam Packet Company. Through the
war of '6l he was engaged in transport
ing troops and had good record for
bravery. He was also ia veteran of the
Mexican war, and was Mason and Odd
Fellow. He was well known to Boston
people through his thirteen years. service
as janitor of Parker Memorial. His
character was beyond reproach and his
genial disposition endeared him to all
with whom he came in contact. He
leave widow, two daughters and one
son. The body will be taken to Cumher.
land Mills for burial.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-19
PRESENTED WITH A BANNER
Bosworth Post G. A. II. Accepts GIFT
From Ladies OF Relief Corps.

At the close of the regular meeting of
Bosworth post, No. O. G. A. r.. held on
Friday evening very pleasing ceremony
took place. The occasion was the presen-
tation of a handsome silk hammer by the
ladies Of Bosworth Relief corps, No. 1.
| to the post.
About twenty of the ladies accompan-
led the president. Mrs. n. /. Sawyer
who made very pretty speech of presen-
tation.
The banner was accepted with apprc-
pirate remarks by Commander Herbert r.
Sargent of Ellsworth post.
The banner Is a beauty in every sense
Of tho word and 1t was presented to the
post just at this time as many of the
mem Der are to attend the meetings OF the
national encanpment at Philadelphia In
September; so the ladies' desired the post
to have a suitable banner to carry on
such occasions and accordingly presented
one last evening. The front of the
banner is of blue silk and is lettered
"Maine" at the top on whiae strip of
silk. On the front it is also inscribed
"Bosworth Post, No. g. Orga nlzed Sep.
TENDER Ia, 1867, Portland. Maine"
The reverse OF the banner Ia on a
handsome shnte Of red silk and Is lettered
with gilt "Bosworth Post. No. 2, Port
land. Maine. Presented by Bosworth
Relief Corps, No. l, W. S. X. c., 1899. .
A gold eagle is perched from the top OF
the banner. It is expected that about
twenty-five of the local &. A. r. and
Raiiaf noyps mar, hare xusIl -, a. .
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-19

In ashes Is the well known hotel
The Copeland.
About 745 o'clock last evening, blaze
was seen, by some OF the people living In
the vicinity OF Pond Cove, Cape Eliza
beth, leaping heavenward from the roof
Of that structure.
Several of the nearest neighbors has
tened to the place, only to find the build
ing in q mass OF flames. Every assistance
was given to rescue the occupants aud
what household effects they could.
Mr.. l. w. Bartlett. brother-in-law OF
Mr.. George w. Simms who is the pro-
prietor, was acting as manager during
Mr.. Slmm's absence In California. MIR.
Bartlett YVES setting in the Office, when
an electric bell commenced ringing
repeatedly. He thought at first 1t was the
playing Of his little eight year old son.
In few seconds, he went up stairs, and
on opening the door to his room, on the
third floor, smoke poured ont. but after
several attempts he reached the bed and
grabbed his son. When they came out OF
the room, flames came forth from the
door leading to an unfinished attic.
The help and guests were quickly In
formed that house was ablaze.
Ban Gould, the hostler. who belongs in
this city, rushed mp stairs, and ende av-
ored to reach his room. which was just
beyond the unfinished room, trying to
obtain his trunk and some $40 therein.
The flames chad spread so rapidly that
they enwrapped him, burning his hands
and his face quite seriously. He was
treated professionally later by DIR. j. K.
p. Rogers of Krightville.
Mrs. Alice Miller of Long island, who
was there In the capacity of cook, had
placed her little four year old girl asleep
in bed just previous to the alarm of fire.
Her room was over the kitchen. The
mother started for her child. Flames and
smoke drove her back. Again she tried
only to be repulsed, but the third attempt
brought success and mother and child
were soon safe from their terrible posi-
ton.
MIR. Bartlett informed a PRESS
reporter that all the guests and help
were saved. The employees lost all their
worldly goods.
The property was owned by X. G. Yer
rill, 4. II. verrill and Howard G. Smith
and Is valued by them ut So, SEQ. They
hold insurance policies amounting to
"a 500 Most of that amountsIs placed with
Anderson g. Adams Of this city.
Mr.. Simms had some insurance on his
household goods, but Mrs. Simms could
not state the amount, as he alone knew
the sum.
No one connected with the establish
ment could say what was the origin of
the fire. Mr.. Bartlett stated that he
thought it caught in the attic. No per.
SON, he further said, had occupied or been
in that part of the house. except the
hostler. There had been no fire, or lamps,
used In the room for long time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-08-19
BRIEF J0TTINGS.

TIE First Parish church which was
open for services tomorrow.
Evangelist N. ID. Smith Of Portland
will hold praise service Sunday after
noon at 3 O'Clock at Deacon Langill's
house, rear 80 North street; Monday eve
ming at MIR. Chambers's house near
Mountfort street church; Wednesday eve.
ming at Mrs. Green's house, i6 Merrill
street; Thursday evening at Deacon Ian
gill's house. rear OF SO North street
The Portland Railroad is building q
double track on Railroad wharf.
The new planning mill of the Berlin
Mills company on Commercial street, Is
rapidly nearing completion.
little attention from the Street
Sprinkling company on Commercial
street, would prevent the discomfort now
attending a walk up this thoroughfare.
Chief Eldridge Of the fire department
says that the month of August up to date
registers fewer fires than the correspond
ing period of last year. The record from
1899, to date exceeds last year s record for
the same period by about so calls. When
it is remembered that last years fires in
number exceeded all previous years II
looks very much as If 1893 would turn
out another record breaker.
Two young lads went into the junk
store of Il. Perry on Portland pier yester-
day morning and offered for sale some
scrap iron. Officer Frank happened in
the shop at the same time and asked
the boys where they got their scrap.
They told conflicting stories and finally
they broke down and acknowledged that
they stole the junk from Carter's scrap
pile near the Custom house. The patrol
wagon was sent for and the boys were
taken to the station They gave their
names as VIM. Smith and Frank Conley,
Gnd will be arraigned before Judge Hill
Saturday. The value of the junk taken
was about 81.
The Falmouth quarterly meeting of
Friends will be held at SoutL Durham
on Monday.
The Telephone company has the street
dug up in front OF Central station and
the apparatus have been removed to the
street in front of the station.
Rev. g. E. Martin, d. D., of Philadel-
phia, will preach at the Williston church
tom orrow M orning and evening.