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The Lamar register., 1899-03-15
a. \. PARRISH, OF Committee.

Considerable agitation is being
made in regard to having the road
going south from town placed in good
condition. Very many think that the
present location should be abandoned
and the road put up on the section
line east of where the road now is.
Being in the arroyo, the road is more
or less damaged by every rain storm,
and it is constant worry to those
compelled to use it.
The Lamar register., 1899-03-15

Harry Martelrs Co. will be here
on March Is, aud give their popular
play ''rhe South before the War at
the opera house. The company is
spoken OF in terms Of highest praise
everywhere they have played this
season. ''1'he South before the War"
is pronounced excellent, being filled
with specialties consisting of plan
tation melodies aud dancing. The
performance opens with scenes from
the famous Passion Play.
The Lamar register., 1899-03-15
Advertised Letter List.

The following is list of the un-
claimed letters remaining in this of.
fice March 10, 1899:
Bailey, Minnie Forney, S. F.
Gutrie, s. f. Mcdowell, James
Padgitt, John Somenville, Gust Lind
Stevens, s.
In calling for these letters please
say advertised"
d. L. CoopER, p. NJ.
The Lamar register., 1899-03-15
Additional Local News.
Attention Voters.

A meeting 'iill be held at the .rourt
House on Saturday evening, March IS,
1889, at o'clock for the purpose of plac-
ing in nomination mayor and three
trustees, and transacting such other bus
mess as may properly come before the
meeting. All voters are invited TO attend.
By order of Citizens Committee.
L. j. HOLMES. Chairman.
A. n. PARRISH, OF Committee.
The Lamar register., 1899-03-15

Sweet, Orr & Co.'s genuine Eng
lish corduroy pants to be had only at
Johnston's clothing store. Every
pair warranted.
The Lamar register., 1899-03-15

TfAiass aaA ere ts~iihain trains between
ChicAra ksi n~asef, tkry win carrY chair car
AL fatttnsu ttreaxk withaag ehanEs.
rrkics tn1 are ti-cNl srpfnss trai@s and
ii earn arsf sad sseitad elias coaches, tanftst
,-~Psrs aad Fuiifnan si-~psrs-
Tea - eant resisrtiai 90 REGULAR fare sill ~
nsis shsa road trsp tickets are purrhAs~si-
q. ,. uAEvtS. AE-at-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
The Jury System.

There is going TO be determined
effort at the approaching session OF
Legislature to reform the jury system
of the S ate. One OF the leading law
yers OF Richmond SAID recently that
a measure would be introduced to
practically wipe out the system now
in vogue aud TO substitute therefor a
method that would equlre all classes
OF voters to serve upon juries. From
what | know" said the gentleman,
"whst Is known as the professional
Juror will soon be thiog of The
past. IL will be proposed TO place
the names Of all persons eligible for
jury service IN q box aud to draw the
names from the box MS they are want
ed. By this means no one man Will
be required TO serve oftener than once
10 ten years. and surely no man, no
matter how pressing his business, Will
object to serving once 10 ten years
Then, again, the jury drawn will not
be made 10 serve more than a week
al time instead of for the whole term
AS has been the custom heretofOre.'
The reform has been proposed by the
Bar Association Of Richmond, which
has for some time had the matter IN
der consideration Richmond News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
Royal splendor.

The State banquet given by Queen
Victoria in honor Of the Emperor and
Empress Of Germany a few nights ago
in St Georges Hall Windsor, has seldom
been surpassed in the splendors Of court
functions. The decoration were on a
magnificent scale. The massive g Id
plate used is valued at over g 90 600.
It was piled on specially Constructed
sideboards against crimson back
ground to height # fifteen feet The
Queen received her guests in the King 5
Guard Chamber famous for its gobellD
tapestry. Troops Of the II iusehold CAV.
airy, bearing lances. lined the grand
staircase, while within the banquering
hall beefeaters and royal yeomen formed
q picturesque fringe
The Queen sat st the center Of the long
table, facing the Prince Of Wales.
On her right was Emperor william
and on her left the Duke # COnnaught.
The guests numbered 40 persons in
GLIDING all the members Of the British
royal family and the visiting royalties.
the United States and other ambAssa-
doris
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
Oldest Presbyterian Congregation Said
10 30 At Snow Hill, lid.

A Snow Hill, Nd, correspondent
writes the Philadelphia Record
"The Presbyterian Church at Snow
Hill, Md claims to he the first one OF
that denomination organized IN
America. The founder of the Pes
byterian Church in America came to
this country in 1853, and Immediately
began his work on the L lstern Shore
of Maryland. Even at that time Snow
Hill was town OF Importance, being
81 uated upon r navigable river and
being a port of entry aud export.
Rev. Francis Mackenzie landed in
that part of Mary land, and 1t IS reG-
sonable to conclude that he began his
labors, not in the wilderness, but
where there was q large settlement.
Forty.three years before Baltimore
came upon the scene Of action Snow
Hill WAS town, and torty.six years
before a sim lar act WAS passed for
any Of the towns now in that section
of country Snow Hill WAS laid GU, by
An act OF the General Assembly OF
Mtrylt Thirty-four years after
Francis Mackenzie came we fud by the
records Of the church that n presby-
try WAS called Sow Hill The found
log of the old church the cornerstone
ot the present beautiful structure was
laid, and it bears the name Of NJ ke.
me NJ mori4l. ~
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
Armour as Brakeman.

George A. Sheldon, depot master
of the Lake Shore station, who died
on Oct. %, after 46 years Of con-
tinuous service with the Lake Shore
company, was q veritable encyclO
pedia Of railroad incident, and his
well.told tales, il repeated in his own
select phrase, would rank rs classic
literature. HIS variations were con
fined to sctuslities, thus giving them
a real value. He vas many years q
conductor, and among the best of the
incidents he related is the following:
"One day there stepped aboard my
train q well-dressed business appear
ing man, who, as he rendered bis
fare, remarked:
"'I see you are still on the road,
Mr.. Sheldon
"'Yes, l am still at it, replied,
but am not certain that | remem.
Der you, though | think | have seen
you before
eyes, you have seen me before,
emph ssizsd the passenger, and while
You doubtless have forgotten it, |
still remember that you once did me
the greatest favor of my life. Come
to my seat when you get time and I'll
tell you about it,
when l had finished collecting
fares dropped into the strangers
seat, and be continued: Years ago
was four days brakeman aboard
your train. AT the end OF the four
days you took me aside and remarked
in o tone of sympathy: "Tm sorry to
have to tell you so, but the fact is,
young man, you are too much of
fool to ever make & good rsllrosder.
Take my advice and quit" took
your advice and went into other bust.
ness, and the result is l made fair
fortune. thank you, Mr.. Sheldon,
for your wise counsel
"Whst is your nsmef | asked.
"Phil D. Armour, of Chicago re.
piled my ex-brskemsn, 'snd shall
always remember your kindness. l
Was . stupid railroader. and you ad-
yised me for my good.'"
"Until this interview" added Mr..
Sheldon, ~ never suspected that
Philip D. Armour, the packer, was
the brakeman discharged years be-
fore."-Adrisn (Mich.) Correspon'
depce of the Detroit News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
rNaIANp's LARGEST ARMY
70, 900 Men for South Africa. Exercise sx
traordinary Facilities.
London News

london News
The force which will ultimately
serve in South Africa is q splendlciy
appointed army Of 10000 men or
more. in the prime Of life, and haV-
ing had the best training we can give
them; while in order to make up this
body We have only called to the
colors less than third of the reserve
that is available.
The army under Sir Redvers
Butler when it has all reached South
Africa will be beyond compare the
largest purely British armywlth which
Great Britain has ever begun a war.
To the Crimesu we sent 26 600 infsn-
try, sixty guns and about 900 cav
airy. During the WaterlOOcampsign
we had little over 80 GOO Bltls b
troops, and even that included the
German Legion" which was then
reckoued among them. At Waterloo
itself we had only $4,000 British in
fantry. During the Tei'el' heolr
csmpsigu we sent to Egypt q little
over 80 900 men. Taking now into
account the fact that the voyage to
the Cape from Englsnd is fully 8 600
miles, and that from the Cape round
to Durham is 1900 miles more, it is
safe to say that the enterprise OF
transporting an army such as this
over such q distance is the creates
OF its kind that hiss ever been under
taken in the history Of man. No
other nation has ever transported, or
could have transported, within so
short Q time so great an army.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
his Life Was Saved,

Mr.. J. E. Lilly. q prominent citizen
Of Hannibal. Mo-. lately had wonder
full deliversnce from frightful death.
In telling OF IL he says; Il was taker
with typhoid Fever, that ran intC
Pneumonia Ny lungs became harden
cd. was so weak couldn's even SIT
up In bed. Nothing helped me. ex
pected TO soon die Of Consumption,
when heard Of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. One bottle gave great relief
/ continued TO use it. and now am
well and strong. can't say too much
In It's praise" This marvellous medi
cine Is the surest and quickest cure IL
the world for all Throat and Lung Trou
BILE. Regular sizes so cents and 81. 90
Trial bottles free at NJ. NJ Lewis Drug
Store every bottle guaranteed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
No Right 70 ugliness.

The woman who 10 lovely In face.
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would Dc attrace'
i've must keep her health. II she IL
weak. sickly and all run down. she
win be nervous, irritable. II she has
constip alton or kidney trouble. her i'm
pure blood will cause pimples. blotches,
skin eruptions and awretched complex
ION. Electric Bitters is the best med
icine In the world TO regulate stomach.
liver and kidneys and to purify the
blood. 1t gives strong nerves. bright
syes. smooth. vevety skin, rich conn.,
piexion. Il will make @ good-looking.
charming woman Of rundown In
valid Dolly so cents at M M. Lewis
Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
Destitute and pepiorably Ignorant.

A letter received in Richmond from
Bishop Hsrner of the diocese of
Western North Carolina. depicts an
almost incredible condition of things
in that section. The bishop has VS.
tied the homes Of The poor within a
radius of from Is to 80 miles Of Ashe-
Vile and fods that they are half clad,
half fed apd ignorant. He says that
many Of them have never heard 8 ser
mon nor seen q Bible. The people OF
Richmond have gotten together q
large quantity Of articles Of clothing
and provisions and will be shipped at
Onea.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
The Best Plaster.

A piece Of flannel dsmpened with
amberlain's Pain Balm and bound
on TO the affected parts ia superior TO
any plaster. When troubled with a
pain In the chest or side, or lame
back, give il q trial. You are certain
90 be more than pleased with the
prompt relief which it affords. Pain
Balm 10 also certain cure for rheuma.
tism. For sale by II. N. Lewis, drug
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
ro..,r. sal,-Rnsum and Eczema

The intense itching and smarting IN
cident 60 these diseases. Is instantly
allayed by applying Chamberlaiu's Eye
aud skin Ointment. Many very bad
cases have been permanently cured by
it. II Is equally efficient for itching
piles and favorate remedy for sore
nipples, chapped hand, chilblains
frost bites aud chronic sore eyes. 30cts.
per box. For sale 10y NJ NJ Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28

Throat Sorel There's no telling
what sore throat Will do If you
give it right Of way Uncertain rem.
ediel often cause dangerous delay.
Make cure sure with PAIN Killer
known for hall a century az specific
for sore throat. Group. coughs,
and all kindred troubles Keep 1t by
yon for an emergency. II never fails
Avoid substitutes there is hat on PAIN
KILLER, Perry Davis Price 2jc. aud
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
The WSSRS Steamboat co,
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT 1921
BALTIMORE FREDERICKSBURG AND
RAPPAHANNOCK RIv2R ROUTE.

On and after Tuesday. July 18th, steamers
Richmond, Lancaster and Essex VIII
leave Pier2. l. ght street, baltimore. every
Tue-day and Friday AT l>il .. IN, for Fred
cricksburg ana all wharyes on the river
Returning, will leave Frcdc icksburg ~ -
p, m. ttidc pcrmittingJ Monday, and Thurs
day. LcedstOen at 40 a. ID. Tuesday and
Friday for Baltimore
Leave Baltimore wednesday. ut go p. m,
for Tappahannuck aud all wharves below,
except iga, Port Returning viii leave Tao
pahannock at $50 a. m, on Thursday for
Baltimore.
Leave Baltimore AZ $50 p m, Thursday for
Taprahannock and all wharVes below except
Bay Port. Miilcuhcck and Merry POi"t. Re
turning will leave 1Hppahaunock A.
"a. N. Monday for Baltimore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28

street, in his pulpit, in his office. over
his work bench Heart disease is no
respecter of persons. The Christian min
ister4s liable the same as anyone else.
Rev. c. L. Mundell writes:
II suffered from that dreadful tired feeling
and weakness and in 1873 lost my health alto-
gether. | went 10 one OF the best doctors III the
state and he said had heart stomach, liver ana
kidney trouble His treatment did me no good.
/ tried different kinds OF patent medicines out
cot worse all the time. II walked up NH OF a
little fast II seemed as though my heart would
iump out. | had almost given up all hope ana
iuymonevwas al gone, was scarce able 10 make
a living Finally wrote Dr. Pierce ana ioliow-
ing his advice I purchased at my nearest drug
store a bottle Of DR. Pietces Golden Mcaieai
Discovery and a bottle Of his Pleasant Pellets
This was year ago and now am happy 10 say
that am IA the enjoyment of perfect health.
am so glad Of my health that cannot say too
much first return my sincere thanks TO Al
mighty God and then TO Dr. Pierce
II would not do without your Pellets Tor
one hHHdyei G0Aa,S $4,000 PEI vg0nh.
q" Do not think am exaggeraung. MY state
rnent is true and if any doubt II they can write
to Pinegrove Ohio where | live, and II any
should think this an assumed name aud that
such a man as { l. MaudfN does not exist. they
NAV look in the minutes Of Providence Associa.
ton. or in the Baptist Year Book, IN the list Of
elders and they will mud my name
Constipation and biliousness are radi-
cally cured by DR.. Pierce's Pellets.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
NORFOLK ROUTE

viii leave Tlppahannock for Norfolk az l.
m. moon FrfHy stopping at all landings
VIII leave Norfolk al g.. IA Saturday Tor
Tapl ahannock. calling at all landings.
40 ffelgnt received iOf outgoing steamers
after p. m, on sailing DAYS.
Freight received for all stations on Po-
tomfc Fredericksburg & Piedmont X. X.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
From New Zealand,

Reefton, New Zealand. Eoy %, 1896.
am very pleased TO state that since
| took the agency Of Chamberlain s
medicines the sale has been very large,
more especially Of the Cough Remedy
In two years l have sold more Of this
particular remedy than Of all other
makes for the previous five years. As
TO its efficacy have been Informed by
scores OF persons Of the good results
they have received from it, and know
its value from the use of il in my own
household. II is so pleasant to take
that we have to place the bottle be-
yond the reach of the children
f. j. Scantlebury.
For sale by M. NJ Lewis. druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Schedule in Effect Nov. 10, 1899.
Trains leave Washington, ID. Q.

IIhlQb lcuN6 W nohAubtoht ~ W
Sol A. M.-Daily-for Danville, Charlotte
and way stations, connecting at Manassas
for Strasburg and Harrisonburg daily and
stsunton daily except Sunday and
at Lynchburg with the Norfolk and
Southwest and with G & o. Z. Z. for Nat
ural Bridge daily, and Lexington daily. ex-
cept Sunday. also connecting at CalvertOn
I1:I6 a. M -Dally-THE UNITED
STATES FAST NAIL carries Pullman,
Sleepers New York and Washington to
JscksonvjiIe, uniting at salisbury with Pull
man Sleeper for Asheville and Hot Springs,
N. O. Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis,
man Sleeper for Augusta; Pullman
Sleeper New York to New Orleans, connect
lug at Charlotte with sleeper for Birmingham
Solid train Washington to New Orleans
without chLlge. Southern Railway Dining
cars between Washington and sparta nburg,
8. O.
risonburg daily except Sunday.
4.30 P. M daily, local for Charlottesville,
connecting at Calverton for Warrebton.
esp. NJ. daily New York and Florida
Express Pullman Buffet Sleeping Ca s,
New York and Washington to Tampa via
Savannah and Jacksonville and to Augusta
via Columbia with connection for
Aiken. Through coach TO Jacksonville.
$50 p. NJ daily, Washington and
| Chattanooga Limited, via Lynchburg, with
Memphis and New Orleans through Bristol.
Through coach 10 Memphis. Cafe, Parlor
and observation Car between R-dford, Va,
and Alfalfa, Ala, serving all meals
1913 IN; daily, mWAsAIMGT0N ASD
LIMITED"
composed Of Pullman Vestibuled Sleep
ers, Dining Cars and Day Coaches Pun
man Sleepers, New 70 to Nashville,
Tenn, via Asheville. Knoxville and Chat
tanooga New York to Memphis, via Birm-
ingham. New York to New Orleans, via At
lanta and Montgomery. Pullman, Library
and Observation Car between rev York and
Washington and Atlanta. Vestibuled Day
Coach. Washington TO Atlanta. Southern
Railway Dining Car, Greensboro to Mont
gomery. ,r,-.y
oursion. Through Sleeper on this train
every Monday Wednesday and Friday
from Washington to San Francisco with
out change. Leave Richmond at 1l.Oo T.
NJ.
Trains on the Narrow Gauge reach Orange
daily at 1910 A. M
Trains on the Southern Railway pass
Orange DAILY as foli0wg:
SOUTH BOUND
Il:20 A. NJ. l:S3 z. n 7.46 2. N.
NORTH BOUND
lilo A. N. 6:22 p. M. 6:10 A. M.
For rstes, map folders and Sleeping Oar
0pace apply to l.. 3. BROWN,
General Agent.
705 18th st. N. W.
WASHINGTON. %. O.
FRANK q. CANNON, Bird Vice Pres and
General Manager.
JIM. OULP, w: A. TURK
Trsfao Manager. Gsn'l Passenger Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
Has Moved His TOnsOrial ParlOr

Mr. Charles Lawson has moved his Tonsoria
ParlOrf5om upper Commerce street 70 the
ofncc lately occupied by the Free Lance,
where he Is prepared 20 do all work such sc
SHAY ing, Hair Cutting, Shampooing and HeiI
Dres sing I'm the most artistic manner.
shop is largo and commodious. always eco
even In this most oppressive weather. Neat
ness and the latest style Of work viii be ont
of the chief featuroe OF this establishment
give ne - cell
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
nROppED DEAD.

The man with heart trouble never
knows when his time may come When
he leaves home for work he may never
return alive. He may drop dead on the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.

Beginning Tuesday, May 30th, cleaners
Potomac aud sue will leave Pier =, Lighi
Sire I. Baltimore, every tuesday, ina sd
and saturday. at =. VI tor Alexandria and
Washi gton. calling al al of the usual land
ings. Returning wi leave 9TH street Wharf
Washington. at4 p. NJ. tuesday, Thursday
ana sunday going as tar as LeonardtOwn on
these evenings. viii leave LeonardtVwn
ga NJ. kinsale AT II NJ. Millers q, z.
NJ, G rasOn's ats p VI. and BacOn's AZ p. NJ
Mon' ay. Wednesday and FRIDAY, arriving in
baltimore early the following morning.
Freight received daily In Baltimore
Freight received daily at Pier 9. Light
street
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28

For osner information, sddres
JN0. d. POTTS
A g. 2. A., Richmond Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28

HENRY WILLIAMS. Agent,
At Baltimore, No
STEPHENSON Z BRO. Agents,
az Washington, D. I
KEY COMPTON, Agent,
at Norfolk, Va
y. D. SCOTT, Agent,
AZ Frndarickshur0. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
e. K. WHEELER,

5uoc essOr OF Williams q Wheeler), conducts
the UNDERTAKING BUSINESS "a The O.d
stand corner Main and Charlotte streets. AL
orde from home and abroad promptly Gnd
sstis sotorily attended to either 81 nigbt OF
day,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
Railroads.
Potomac, Fredericksburg
ANDPIEDMONT RAILROAD

Schedule for 1893
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28

Time marked daily except Sunday.
Pullman Sleeping Cars on Nos. and
for Cincinnati and Louisville.
mn rn-n non ON pOINr ANn
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-11
RAILROADS
AND MINES
Individual Operators Dictated to by
transportation Companies.
EVIDENCE BEFORE COMMISSION
R. G. Brooks. an Individual csal Operator
OF Scranton. Testihes as to the Stu
alton and Speaks Of Labor
Organizations in General.

Washington. May 11.-R. G.. Brooks,
Of Scranton, Pa. and Walter J. Mul-
lin, of Wooster, o., were before the
Industrial commission yesterday. Both
are mine owners in their respective
localities. Both complained Of the dis
elimination Of the railroads which own
coal mines, and both spoke favorably
| OF the labor organizations.
Mr.. Brooks said that in the anthra-
cite regions nearly all the railroad
| companies control coal mines either in
their own behalf or for their officers.
The competition which this condition
Of affairs caused was very disadvan-
tngeous to the independent coal mine
operators. The Independent mine
owners had nothing to do with fixing
the price Of their product, as the rail-
road companies insisted upon doing
that service for them The railroads
could afford to lose money in the mines
they run because of the profit they
secure in carrying coal. This fact al
lowed them to depress the profits Of
the Independent operators to a very
low level. The railroad companies had
the power to fix the price so that they
could close every Independent opera
lOIs DuL ulu uOl bAbIClSe H. ne sup
posed, because it would be too fragrant
a violation of what was right and
would result in legal restrictions
which would break their power. They
preferred merely to allow the inde-
pendent miners to exist, and their low
prices forced the mine operators to
grind down prices for mining coal.
Mr. Mullin also complained of the
| competition of the railroad owners OF
coal mines and of their exorbitant
prices for transportation. The opera
tions of the labor organizations, Mr..
Mullin said, had been in the interest
of the mine owners, because they in
sured more stable prices and a certain
security in many ways which could not
otherwise be had. Notwithstanding
their organizations, the wages of min
ers had decreased to the extent of
about II per cent in the past 10 years.
This was due to the increase in the
output.