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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Loca, and Current Comments.

Mrs V S. f. Doggett is visiting
friends in Washington.
Mrs Samuel II. Beale is quite sick
at her home in this city.
Mrs George LIE Hew. of Alexandria,
is the guest of relatives here
Miss Dora Ohinn, of Alexandria, is
the guest Of her sister, Mrs " H.
Richards.
Two thousand yards Of beautiful yard
wide percales ut > cents per yard NJ
L ~ Brent's.
Cant Z. McOracken is having the
store on commerce street, occupied by
W f.. Watson. Il Go. reprinted.
Miss Marie Hays. of Newark, n. d.
isa guest of her cousin, Miss Bessie
Ellis, at Millbank. Stafford county
Beautiful ginghams, figured piques,
check muslin. dotted musilns and wash
goods of all kinds now being opened NJ
+. T. Bakers.
Miss Lucy b Lewis. who has been
the guest Of Miss Mary Gordon Wal
lace. has returned to her home III King
| George.
MIR Ivan Marks. Of the College &C
companied by his mother from klch'
mond county. has gone To Washington
on visit.
Three trains of Rhode Island volun'
teers passed through here yesterday
morning over the Il f x T. IL X.
from the south
Fresh garden, flower and grass seed.
large stock, low prices, also everything
usually found in the best drug stores, al
lowest prices At Hall :.
Mr.. Eugene Bode has purchased, on
private terms of his sister, Mrs ID.
Steitz. of Philadelphia. ten acres Of land
with house, on Cedar Lane.
Miss Mary Bolts, and two children
of Mr. James Bolts, who have been Wis
ting Mr. and Mrs. \. b. Bolts, on
Main street. have returned TO Roanoke
The Orange base ball club has been
reorganlzel with the following officers
J A. Hansbrough, manager NJ. &
Field. captain; DR. L. ;. Ricketts,
| treasurer.
Mrs Evelyn Tome Of Port Deposit,
Md. has been elected directress IN
the National Bank. Of this city, for the
ensuing year by the directors to fill
| vacancy.
New gray. new DAhlia, new blue
new beige. new tan. new mode, colors
and shades all new in dress goods. al
G W Jones. He also shows the hand
soonest line of new silks
Bishop White preached an interest
ing sermon at ST Georges Church
Wednesday night aud confirmed class
of five. He was assisted in the services
bv the rector. Rev. W. D. Smith anc
Rev W. L. Reaney. of Trinity.
Mr. George A Mills was on yester
day the recipient of handsome watcf
chain from Mr.. y Loewenson, as {
token Of appreciation of his services II
looking after the welfare Of the needy
during the cold weather this winter.
Messrs Carter Wexford and o L.
Shackelford, Of the College, left Thurs
day for Richmond 10 spend Easter witt
their parents, and Mr.. J. ArmSteaC
Lewis has gone 70 King George county
To spend Easter with his parents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
ORAHGE
Gone TO the southwest TO Engage In Rail
roading Sentenced to the Pcn'enuaIy
other Items.

Correspondence of The Free Lance
Unionville. Va March 30, 1899
With the advent Of spring we note
that the gold mine fever is rising ag'lh
in this and nearby sections.
Some of our citizens are being yacci-
mated No smallpox in this locality,
however.
We regret to state that Mrs DIR. Crit
tenden had the misfortune to have her
hand accidentally scalded the other
day.
Messrs J. Preston Clarke and Con
way Harris, OF this place kemper Car
nenter, Everett Knighton, of Rhoades-
Vile. and Charles Waugh. Ir., OF Eve
roma, left Monday last for Cambria
Montgomery county, Va. where 'hey
will engage in railroading.
We see it stated thit Mr.. } y. Casey
of Lahore. is II candle tie for supervisor
in this district Mr.. W clark oi
this place, is our present ilicient supe'
visor and we are informed that he Is
a candidate for reelection Mr.. y W.
Kube. of Rhoadesville. has been urged
by his friends to announce himself q
candidate in this connection, but he
declines to run in the event that Mr..
CLARK remains in the field
DR.. Ohas. A. Jenkins. of Spotsylyania'
who attended the meeting and banquet
of the Piedmont Medical Society at
Orange. Va. last Monday, was guest
of DIR. ". J. Crittenden's on Sunday
last
A telephone message received here
this morning by DR. VIM J. Crittenden
from Mr.. ". O. Reynolds. at Parker s.
in Spotsylvania, states that a son Ut
MIR John Kube. near Locust Grove, is
ill.,
SamI. Tate. charged with shooting
with intent to kill. one Ocic Wright,
both colored, was tried at the last term
Of the county court was found guilty
az charged in the indictment, and sen
fenced for , years in the penitentiary.
Both parties reside near Gordonsyille,
where the difficulty took place Hunt
ing "cresses " was the primary cause
Of the trouble
We understand that Mr. W ; Frazer,
whose candidacy for clerk was an
nounced some time ago, has declined
to continue as such.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Death OF Mr. n 3. Farley

Thursday morning at 800 o'clock
Mr.. Mr.. NJ b. Farley, superintendent
of the Rappahannock Electric Light and
Power Company, died Of bright : dis
ease at his home here, aged 4b years
He was native Of Petersburg and
came here in 1883, where he has since
resided. Funeral services were con-
Quoted at st. Georges Church yester'
day afternoon at 3 80 O'Clock. by the
rector Rev. w. d. Smith.
Myrtle Lodge Mo. 80, |. 90 f., OF
which the deceased was member, at
tended in q body. The pail bearers
were
Active-W. L. Brannan. K i.
Wood, W. l. Watson, George Holman
Arthur Ballard, W n. Blake.
HonorAry-A. B. Bolts, j. b. Flick
lin, f. W. Mills, p. V. d Conway
II. r. Gouldman
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Judgment for Ut. Thornton.
(Special to The Free Lance. J

King George @. II. March 81, lS9y.
The suit Of ejectment Of Thornton
vs. Hellers, and for possession OF
"Belle Grove" estate, near Port Con-
way, King George county, which has
attracted much attention in kinR
George and Caroline, was tried in the
Circuit Court, of King George, yester'
day and today, over which court Judge
]. W. G. Blackstone, Of Accomac. pre-
sided in the case A verdict was rem
dered in favor of Thornton. Mr. st
George r. Fitzhugh was counsel fol
Thornton and Messrs. o. H. As htor
and X. J. Washington, for Hellers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
For over Fifty Years

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions OF mothers FOR their children
while teething, with perfect success II
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 i'm
mediately. Sold by Druggists III every
part Of the world Twenty-Five cents
a bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Svrup
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Remains Of o Federal Soldier Found
Will Be Inferred in Nationa'
Cemetery.

Workmen, while engaged in cleaning
up some new ground on Capt. M. b.
Rowe's Altoona farm, near the
city, unearthed Thursday the skeleton
of Federal soldier, supposed to have
been one of Sedgwick's men, left on the
field where he fell in the battle of Salem
Church, during the war OF lS6l-65
With the bones were 36 bullets. belt,
u buckle and buttons and remains OF
cartridges and knapsack. The soldier
Judging from the size OF the bones, was
of immense stature.
Capt. Rowe turned the remains over
to Major Richard b. Hill, superinten.
dent, for interment in the National
Cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Stafford colored Republicans.
oLauOIQ NOlOiNN RSPNDA'N
Correspondence of The Free Lance.
Stafford Oour. House, Va.
March Both. 1899.

lOOTTbspOuuChOO VI Az - So
Stafford OouI. House, Va,
March 3Oth, 1899.
The colored Republican committee
held a meeting to consider action Of
the white Republican committee. The
following were present: L. H. Dish
man. chairman f. d. Johnston, secre-
tary r. A. Johnson, G.. W. Morton
Jas. A. Vaughns. Thos. Jackson, Jas
Jackson, William Hill. p. NJ. Nelson
Edmund Holmes, Alfred Larker others
were represented by proxy.
The meeting was called to order by
the chairman, after which the follow
ing resolution was offered by f. d..
Johnston and unanimously adopted:
Whereas the white Republican COM
mittee has recommended the following
candidates For clerk, O. A. Bryan
for treasurer, H. G. Chesley; for sher-
if. Walter Wamsley for commissioner
of the revenue, District No. l, d W..
Ooakley District No. ?, Capt. Wesley
knight.
Resolved, That we endorse the same
unanimously, and pledge them our un-
divided support.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Eira in Stafford.

A dwelling house on the old Hayes
farm adjoining Sherwood Forest
in Stafford county. which belongs to Mr..
Limerick, OF Washington, and on which
Mr.. Henry Olive lives. was destroyed
by fire Wednesday night The build
ing was insured for $500 The origin
OF the fire is unknown.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01

Keen All kinds OF North Carolina ano IT
ginis Timber. dressed and undressed. ohlh
gies, Latns, sash, Doors and bhnds. Lime
Cement. Calcine Plaster, Piasterng halr'
Building ana Paving Brick. I'm siu I'm ify
Roonng Cut and " ire Nalls, all KINDS Ready
Mixed Paints and Dry Paint, Linseed Oil,
Turpentine. Dryer Narnish aud Lewis 9lte
Lead. Paint Brushes OF al KINDS, WlnuoN
Glass and Putty. Farm Wagons; hVau - ~ ''
and Buggles. D. ~
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Working Night and Day

The busiest and mightiest little thing that
ever was made is DR. Kings New Life PITS
Everv nil Is a suger- coated glObule of health.
that changes weakness into strength, listless
ness into energy, brain-fag into mental
power. They're wonderful in building nv
the health. Only pc per box. SOLD ny NJ
NJ Lewis Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Death Of Mr.. ". J. Boswell.

Mr. W. j. Boswell died at his coun-
try home, three miles northeast OF
Orange Court House Wednesday night,
aged SO years. He had been member
of the Methodist Episcopal church and
a steward in that church for number
Of years He leaves wife, who is 50
years old, one son, and daughter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Leesburg District Dry.

Leesburg, Va, March 30. In the 10
cal option election in this district yes
terday great interest was manifested,
and both sides worked earnestly. The
"drys" won by Is majority, the vote
standing: Leesburg, wet, 3l6; dry
3l6. being tie Goresville, wet, 81
dry, 1913.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Csmstery ofHcers Elected.

At meeting of the City Cemetery
Company, held yesterday, the old ON
CARS were reelected as follows;
j. n. Barney. president; W. A. LIT
tie. Jr., secretary II. r. Gouldman'
treasurer George Nossett, superinten'
daDt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01

To the Voters Of'StaffOrd Co.

hereby announce myself candl,
date for Clerk of Stafford County ana
Circuit Courts. / earnestly ask the
support Of all my friends, promising, II
elected, to discharge the duties Oh the
office faithfully and impartially
' James Ashby.
anil I'd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
FrAdarinkshurR Wins

The game of baseball here yesterday
between the Fredericksburg Athletic
Climb and Yale Law School Club, OF
New Haven, Conn, resulted in VIC
tory for the former by score OF &c
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
LOCAL MARKETS.

Wheat IS to IS; corn, 80 20 SS, meal 80
10 80 Der 100 pounds; oats, u TO 80 !;
turkeys live,7 toScts dressed II to y ;old
fowls CIive), to ca spring chickens s
% TO % cts. per h.; lard, z
.o g. eggs. 10 to 1917 cts. butter
Is to 30; hams. o to 10, Irish
notatoes, so to 90; sweet potatoes,
20 to rs; beef, 3 to 81: veal
to Az; Pork, A to AZ; hides
(green), 8 to z hides (dry), s to 10 hides
(green) sailed. 7 to 9.
The drain Market.
The grain markets closed yesterday
as follows:
Ohicago-Wheat. Mch. 70; May
1871 Corn. Mch. S5% May S6l4 {; July
3419 May. oats, 264
New York-Southern wheat. 20 &c
80; Southern corn, 81 to 80.
Baltimore Southern wheat, 70 TO -
Southern corn, 81 to IS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01

In announcing myself a candidate
for the Office of Commonwealth $ At
tornev. at the election TO take place
on Thursday. May oath. 1899, | would
express my gratitude for the generous
support given me by your favor years
ago. If elected, | promise you a 1altn
ful discharge of the duties OF the OIL
flee.
Respectfully,
J. II. DeJarnette,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Fish Market.

Fish are arriving more freely, prices
for herring range from 80 cts to u %
per hundred. Shsd % TO 80 per pair
Rock and perch 10 to 40 per bunch.
Prices will be lower next week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
r. p. ARMS.
Contractor and Builder
To the Voters of Caroline TO-

am a candidate for the Office OF
Commissioner of Revenue, Dlstrlct NO
/. in Caroline county at the electi"h
May cath, and will be grateful Tor your
vote and influence Business OF impor,
lance will c Ill me to another state until
April LIST, after which time l VIII make
an active canvass of the county.
Respectfully,
J. r. Broaddus.
Ian - 1900
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
An unusually deep snow fell in Kan
sas and Missouri Thursday.

The handsome residence of the late
Senator Twyman, in Madison county,
Va, was burned Tuesday night. The
fire is supposed to have originated in a
closet up stairs, catching from a defect
i've flue. The building was insured.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
( Entered at the Postoffice at Fredericks-
burg, Va, rs second. GLASS matter
Richmond, Fredericksburg &
Railroad.

Schedule In effect Jan. 18th, 1899
TRAINS LEAVE FREDEklCKSBl kG.
Leave NOrtnward.
III A. NJ. daily.
Oh A. ". Sundays only.
N.35 A. NJ daily except sunday.
La l.. NJ. daily except Sunday.
80 Z. Nj. daily.
Leave Southwark.
$50 A. NJ. daily. Stops only at Milford
boswell and Ashland. week days. Makes all
Ocal stops Sundays.
l..UP. NJ. Daily except Sunday.
b,DP. NJ Daily stops only Al boswell ana
Ashland.
o4t L. NJ. Daily makes all local stops.
fredericksburg and Richmond Accomoda-
tiOn, Daily except sunday
Makes all local stops. 4,
Leaves FREDERICKSBURG AT $40 \. NJ AZ
rlVes Richmond 49, A. NJ. Leaves hlchiu"nu
aI4P. NJ. Arrives FREDERICKSBURG - l. W.
W.P. Taylor Traffic Manager.
K T. ID. Myers President.
q {. COX, Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
ys.,sr mus,c at the Churches

List of music for Easter at Trinity
Church
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
BAadnnartArS for Building Materials.

@. c. COX. Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
TO The Voters Of Caroline

Jan. II. 1899.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-01-20
Suffrage In New Zealand.

Mrs. K. w. Sheppard of Christ
church, New Zealand, says: "An en-
couraging feature of womanhood SUI
frage is the growing interest in wha,
may be called humanitarian questions.
The care of the aged, the relief of the
needy, the protection of children and
the reclamation of the weak and erring
are subjects that are being discussed by
almost all the women's societies, party
or nonparty. Nor do the women of these
societies confine themselves to discus
sion. Committees are formed for inves-
tigation, and pressure is brought to bear
Oh men in public life. To some extent
the measures proposed by the govern
ment of the day reflect the humanitari-
an spirit aroused by societies of women
electors -
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-01-20

is porter on the S. P. under Merri-
man, and his fair partner Mrs. p.
Wrie ht, for the best dressed md most
graceful couple on the stage. The Sec
ond prize was awarded to Louis Glenn
mons and Mrs. Holland, who certainly
deserve great credit for artistic dane
ing.
Among the others who participated
were Messrs. Geo. Wilson, Clay bran,
Fuller, Eugene Wallace and Mesdames
Weld man, Thomas, and Kenny. Sew.
eral hundred people were present and
that they were perfectly satisfied was
evident from frequent applause. Later
the floor was cleared for dancing and
hot time was had with refreshments
on the side.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-01-20

and approved by the aldermen. The
city hall is to be completed Sept l.
1899, and q penalty of SIS per day &C.
crues for each day above that date.
BUFF BRICK THE THING.
The question of the kind of brick to
be used in building the city hall was
ex planned that buff brick was the most
desirable material obtsinable, but the
cost would be greater. amounting to
$500. He urged the council to select
that material.
Alderman Clifford favored the sug-
gestion since the additional cost was
trivial and moved that buff brick and
Cerillos white stone be used for facing.
The motion was seconded and all alder
men voted "aye" except Mr.. Stewart
who voted mo"
Judge Kemp, city attorney, offered
q resolution in regard to certain pro-
perty belonging to Judge Crosby. He
de-ired to pay the taxes on q certain
portion of his real estate sd as to clear
the title, that. he might dispose of it,
and the resolution so provided. The
property in question adjOins the old
city hall.
phasis that Judge Crosby should be
required to pay his taxes the same as
any one else on all his property, and
that he was opposed to the city making
any compromise on any portion OF 1t to
accommodate him.
Judge Kemp explained that the re.
solution provided for the payment Of
the taxes on his interest In the entire
block, whereas Judge Crosby desired
to dispose of only seventy feet.
Alderman Badger still, however
continued to oppose the resolution. He
said every man ought to pay his taxes
and that If Judge Crosby had failed to
do 60 it was not the city's fault and he
should not be helped out of his present
dilemma by the city.
| Mayor Magoffin explained that he
and Marx of Galveston are interested
in the same piece of property and that
the owners except Judge Crosby had
paid their taxes and that they ha6
agreed to allow him the seventy foot
lot if he would clear the title to the
whole by paying his back taxes. The
mayor expressed himself as anxious
that the resolution be adopted.
81 would like to help you out, judge,
said Mr.. Badger, shut I don't believe
their taxes
On motion of Mr.. Burton seconded
by Mr.. Drummer the resolution wa
adopted by a narrow margin, Messrs
Badger, Scott and Clifford voting
mo-"
Mr.. Drummer moved that the none.
set aside for street Improvements in thu
4th ward be turned over to the alder
men of that ward to be expended. S.
ordered.
Council then adjourned.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-01-20
MASK BALL AND CAKE WALK
OF The Oak And Ivory FIJI Monte
Climb.

The grand masque ball and cake
walk, of the Oak and Ivory Fill Monte
club, which WAS held sat Chopin hall
last night was "howling' success.
A very enjoyable mnsical program was
rendered and the catchy songs of Mrs.
S. st. Clair brought down the house.
Promptly at $50 O'Clock five couples
lined up in the centre of the stage to
compete for the cake. They were all
under the able direction of Ed. Wilson,
better known rs big Blue" and per-
formed the many characteristic evOlu-
tions in q most satisfactory manner.
The judges elected for the occasion
were Messrs. Lippold, Schultz, and Gree n
and With one accord they decided that
the cake should 60 to T. r. Rice, who
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-01-20

becoming general, and the farmers
thus commonly communicate over dis.
tances of seven,and Q half to twelve and
half miles.
Armour's gold band ham, gold band
bacon, white label leaf lard just receiv-
ed at the Ell Paso Grocery Co.
vapor and medicated baths ~ 41e
North Oregon street Rheumatism
relieved at once: massage in all forms
Corncob pipes are made by the CAR
load In Missouri, and cell for Is to q
cents Q busheL The industry is also
an important one In Indiana, and
one factory at Brightwood turns out
between 1000 and 5000 = day.
Consider your pocket book and
health, then buy the Chemically Pure
Baking Powder named Perfect. Every
ounce tested by chemists, and is free
from all impurities. Demand It.
Greater New York seems to be
living up to it's name. The new assess-
meut rolls chow an increase OF @421,.
SIP, 876 On the strength of this in
crease it seems that the salaries of
all the municipal officers have been
raised.
Armour's gold band ham. gold band
bacon. white label leaf lard just receiv-
ed at the Ell Paso Grocery Co.
The best investment you can make;
buy one of those fine Overcoats at .
discount Of 26 per cent. at the Golden
Eagle Clothing House.
so Id. High Patent Flour sl.O0.
Is ID. Soc.
At Ell Paso Grocery Co.
President McKiuley's wedding pre-
sent to Mrs. Henry Harrington Scott,
born Sampson, was the original of her
fathers now celebrated telegram an
nouncing the destruction of Cervera's
fleet.
The puyity of the Baking Powder
named Perfect is q guarantee against
tallow compile xion caused by indiges-
ton. Chas. F. Slack.
Valley bran, wheat, choice clipped
oats, Cerrillos coal, wood and kindling;
building material Of all kinds. Ell Paso
Fuel Co. Phone Ito. All 8. Santa Fe
St.
We stamp your name in gold letters
on pocketbooks, card and letter cases,
bill-books, memorsndums, diaries, lap
tablets. travelling sets. valises and
chatelaine bags. HERALD Job Print
ing Department.
Learn to say "No" when Q dealer of.
tere you something Just os good" In
place of Hoods Sarssparills. There
can be no substitute for America q
greatest medicine.
Hoods Pills cure nausea, sick head
ache, biliousness, and all liver ills.
Prize Pa
Hudson Hot Springs Mineral Water
unsurpassed for cure of rheumatism In
, all forms, kidney sed stomach disor-
ders. First class hotel and bathing
accommodations at "Casa del Consuelo, -
now neatly finished throughout. Write
A. r. Graham, Hudson, N. NJ, for
full information.
We are authorized to close out the
remaining lots belonging to the FL
Paso Building and Real Estate Co.
in the next 30 days At low prices, be-
ing lots 1857 block 226 and lots IL
, IL, ID, IA block 223 and lots 10, 20, 81
%, %, "a, Is also, At lots on Myrtle St.
This property must be sold before
February 1st., 1899. Apply to B. F.
| HAMMETT.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-01-20
La Grippe Successfully Treated.

81 have just recovered from the
second attack of Ia grippe this year."
says Mr.. Jas. A. Jones, publisher Of the
Leader, Mexia, Texas. 'In the latter
case 1 used Chsmberlain's Cough Re-
medy, and l think with considerable
success, only being in bed . little
over two days against ten days for the
former attack. The second attack I
as bad as the first but for the use of
this remedy rs had to go to bed In
about six hours aft"r being struck
with it. while 10 the fret case l was
able to attend to business about two
days before getting down For sale
by all druggists.