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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07
The Churches Sunday.

At the Presbyterian Church Sunday
morning Rev A. K Kippan preached
his first sermon as stated supply to a
large congregation. He also preached
at the night service. His sermons we're
able and the congregation were most
favorably impressed.
At St Georges Church the mornir &
service was conducted by Rev. W. d.
Smith, aud the sermon delivered by
Rev. James Carmichael, Of Whining
ton n. G The night services were
conducted by Rev. W. d Smith, the
rector.
Rev. FAther LosDe Of Old Point Va. /.
held early mass at z O'Clock and preach
ed at IL O'Clock Sunday morning at ST.
Mary's Catholic Church
Rev. J P. Stump held his usual ser
vices at the Methodist Church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07
0BaHGE
Sickness and Deaths Corn Light and In
iured Personals &C.

Correspondence Of The Free Lance )
OrarRe County, Va Nov 4'h, 1899
Rain has come in abundance Corn
shocking Is retarded because II II. and
wheat sowing among beldted farmers is
once more abandoned with a groan Of
complaint against the Providence that
supports and protects rs Blessed is
every man that no other fellow can run
the world to suit himself
Corn is lighter and more irj red in
this county than 1t has been IN many
years
Lahore section has been full Of cattle
buyers Of late Oar local brokers,
Graves and BoOton. reinforced by
jameson, of Culpeper. Smith. Of Madi-
son. and GoodlCe. Of Albemarle. have
been the principal buyers CATTLE are
cheap here. JnO Frazer sold lot 81
export cattle said by jameson to be the
finest ever shipped from this section. At
4 cents Such beef is said to be quick
sale in Chicago at e cents There are
fine droves upon the fertile fields and
green hills Of Mason, Terrln 90. t.,
Morton. Frazer john, Burruss. Casey,
Henderson and others There are yet
fine beeves for sale. bat owners a.hold.
ing for better prices
Mrs Il l. Coleman has completed
plaus Of her new dwelling on the sum.
NIT east Of Mascn's mill o I. Ter
rill furnished the lumber and O +
Sargent is the master workman.
j. NJ Daniel is hauling lumber to
Lahore. where he Will erect a store on
his corner at onca This store will, we
hear, be occupied by Will Roberts. Of
Dufs old stand, near Church Run
Mr. Roberts also contemplates cparat-
Ing blacksmith shop at the same place.
Wild turkeys are said to be plentiful
about the old Johnson farm. below
Orange some Of our huntsmeu have
| UhSGtl UiE game NHl4t many 'th'io
have retained empty-hsuded and hun
CRY from the hunt.
typhoid fever Is raging in tho coun-
". and ab NJ and below Unionville
there have been number Of deaths in
the past two mouths The nearest case
- our Lahore fraternity is Nellie Bell
a son Of X ,bert Bell. who lives on the
old Bell farm. about twJ miles distant
Nellie. we are pleased O. note. l. said
e. be improving
The * % train killed 10 reeves
for I W Bond ard , y-arhngs for
Miss Hubbard this week
We are glad TO note the withdrawal
u DR.. + Woofolk's resignation from
the board Of school trustees Dr. Wool
folk for reasons agreeable - himself
offered his resignation some weeks ago,
bat such pressure was brought 70 bear
upon him by our best.iuformed and
sturdiest tax 1yers that he reluctantly
consents to serve his district - school
trustee another term =.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

Hon. John H. Reagan. OF Texas. the
only surviving member Of the Oonfeder-
ate Cabinet. will be in Richmond this
week TO attend the unwilling Of the
Winnie Davis monument. erected oy
the Daughters Of the Confederscy. and
the private monument to Presicens
Jefferson Davis, erected by his wife
and daughter. Mr. Reagan viii make
a sbor. address on the life Of Mr.. Davis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07
SPOTSYLVANIA.
An Evening OF Pleasure
Correspondence If The Free Larce
Curlew, Sp,t-ylvania. Va

Correspondence # The Free Lance
Curlew, Sp,t-ylyania. Va.
November IA. lo99
The home Of Mr. James Tally WAS
the scene OF a merry gathering # y'ung
folks on Thursday night lat Nnrl US
games were participated in until md
night. when a brilliant c, llAu"n WAS
served The tables were handsomely
decorated with clndtlhbras. and many
cat Il wers graced the rooms Am1t K
those present were Mr. and Mrs Tai
ley, Mrs. Poole. Miss Lucie ralley, Miss
Lula Talley Miss Jeanette B.llmyer'
Of Baltimore Nh Eyerette j Waite
Miss Mamie Waite, Miss Carrie Waite, ,
Miss Katie Seay, Mr. Fred Payne Miss
Annie Payne. Mr. Allie Poole. Mr. AL
lie Talley. Mr. Thayette Talley. Mr.
Beale Jones, Miss Sallie Hicks Dir John
Hicks. Jr. Mrs " G. Davenport and
others The crowd dispersed, having
spent Il delightful evening
Miss b llmyer returned to her home.
in Baltimore. on Saturday last
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

The proposition Of Mrs Jefferson
Davis TO have the monuments 20 her
husband and son unveiled on the same
day az that TO Winnie Davis does NOT
meet with the approval Of the Daugh-
tors If the Confederacy. The memorial
g. the " Daughter II the Confederary
is erected and all Of the arrangements
for the event are under the control of
the United Daughters Of the COnfei-
erAoy. Of which Mrs Norman V Ran
dolpl il president This memorial,
which was made by Il luay, is T. be
unveiled November 5. during the annu Al
convention Of the Daughters Recently
Mrs. Davis wrote to Richmond and ex-
pressed a desire that the bronze statute
to her husband, which is the gift from
herself aud her daughter. Mrs Hayes,
shall be unveiled on the same day also
tablet to her son, Jefferson Davis. Jr,
and another in Old st Paul, Church
- the Davis family.
The Daughters Of the Confederaoy
say they will, Of course, comply with
any request which Mrs. Davis may
make, bat their program does not In
clude any Of these events. 1t is their
desire that the monument to Winnie
Davis shall be disassociated from any
l., ,sI,a Ill N "a loca
much Of it's individuality II is Mrs.
Davis wish that Hon. John II Rea-
gan. Of Texas, the former Postm lster-
General Of the Confederacy, and the
last surviving member Of Mr.. Davis
OAbinet shall unveil the statue Of Mr.
Davis Mr.. Reagan has been COM
municated with, but it is thought
doubtful whether Mr. Reagan can reach
Richmond in time.
The statue Of bronze represents Mr.
Davis as he appeared just after the war
He is attired as he was when the Fed
eral soldiers arrested him after the
evacuation. This memorial is to be
erected over Mr. Davis grave in Holly.
wood This will be the first monument
erected to Mr. Davis in the South.
That which the Jefferson Davis Monu-
ment Association laid the corner stone
in Monroe Park, Richmond, four years
ago. has never advanced any further
than that stage The association has
recently turned the work Of raising
this fund over to the Daughters. They
have assumed it and promise 10 dc
what the men have thus far failed to
accomplish The ladies organization
desire to make this monument the over.
shadowiDg event of its kind in the
| whole South.
1t is announced later that the pro.
gram desired by Mrs Davis will be
faithfully carried out The ceremonie:
attending the dwelling Of the monu.
ment to Winnie Davis will be made the
chief event The others. under the
circumstances, will be made subordi'
nate to that The tablets to be placed
in st. Paul's Church to the memory Of
Miss Davis and 10 her brother will both
be unveiled on Wednesday. November
s. at noon. The services will be con.
Quoted by Bishop George ". Peterkin,
assisted By Rev. Landon r Mason.
Jefferson Hayes Davis. a grandson Of
President Davis, will unveil the tab.
let's. The musical program for the CO.
cssion will be unusually interesting.
Mrs Davis and Mrs. Hayes will be
present on this occasion. The events
OF the week will attract unusual inter.
est There will be large delegations
from Maryland and Philadelphia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07
The Baptist Revival

All If the services at the Baptist
Church Sunday were Of the evangellstic
order and large congregations attended.
Dr. Dill preached earnest. forceful
sermons, and at each service Mr..
Stewart Hopkins. Of Richmond, sang
sweet solos Duets by Mr.. Hopkins
and Miss Mamie Porter Of Lynchburg,
marked the services both morning and
evening, and several converts were re.
ceived into the fellowship OF the
church The revival will continue each
night through the week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07
The Game a Tie.

The Locust Dale football team ar
rived here yesterday evening on the P.
f. & P r r at 8 Is They went
Immediately to tie grounds and the
game with the college team began at
4 DEL lck, IL the presenc' OF a good
crowd The Locust Dale team had the
heaviest men.
The game resulted in score of to 8.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07
Headquarters for Building Materials.

| keep al kinds OF North Carolina ana r.
,,,ia Iumber dressed and IMPRESSED. shin
sics. Lstns. sash. Doors ana Blinds. Lime
Cement, Calcine Plaster. Mastering mar
building and Paving Brick. I'm anI IRON
ROonng Cut and " ire Nails. all kinds Ready
XiXed Paints and Dry Paint, linseed Oh,
Turp, ntine. Dryer Narnish and Lewis, mite
Load. Paint Brushes OF all kinds mao"
: ass and Putty. Farm Wagons, koad Saf's
80 H,,vClss f. ID. COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

The dwelling Of Winnie Davis Monument
and Meeting OF United Daughters Of the
Confederacy. Richmond, November SILL
1899.
Round trip tickets will be sold NO
vember 4th. 5'h, 9th, Stn, and morning
trains 9th. fiual limit for return No
yember 18th, 1892 at the one fare rate
Of 81 90 U. u. Cox, Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07
STATE OF VIRGINIA,

Mr.. Mckinley Gone to Canton to Vote
The President left Washington last
night for Ohio to vote, and will arrive
at Canton about noon today. He Will
leave Canton today and be in Washing
IN at noon tomorrow.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

The Manassas Journal o. Friday last
says: lex Congressman Meredt tn has
besn quite sick this week He is r.
ported some what improved this morn
,ng
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

The Kilmarnock, Lancaster. fair will
be held today. Wednesday. Thursday
aud Friday Of this week
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07
Richmond, Fredericksburg &
Potomac Railroad.

Sche ole in effect October 9Th. 1899
TRAINS LEAVE FREDBRICKSBu kG
Leave kortnwsrd.
SIC A. NJ. daily.
gi6A A.. NJ. Daily except sunday. local TO
QuanticO only.
lois A. N. sundays only.
IS A. VI daily except Sundsy
l.31 I. VI. daily except sunday. Docs not
stop between Fredericksburg aud QuantieO.
VS. Z. Vi. daiy.
Leave Southwark.
.. A. VI. daily. stops only ~ Nhtc "a
cosw land Ashland. week days Makes a.
local stops Sundays. .
l. ~ p. VI. daily except sunday. Makes all
local stops. c-.,.-
Ia z. N. Daily except sunday. Stops only
At Milford. boswell. Ashland ana Glen Alich
So Z. NJ. DAILY stops only al OOs"e" ana
Ashland.
gap. NJ. Daily makes al !ocai stops
gredcricx sburg ana klchmOnd Accomoc0-
ton. Daily except sunday.
Makes a. 4Ocal stops - =, .
Leaves FredericSsourg ~ SO A. VI AZ.
rtvrs Richmond S,25 4. NJ. Leaves hlchmon d
zap NJ Arrives tredericksOurS - I. VI
" =. Taylor. Traffic Manager.
& T. ID. Myers President.
" Q. c. COX. AEent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07
TlC Bee HIVG.

A f,N pttccs 10 boom business dnr-
lng the dull s,arJu
prunes TO- pound.
Maccaroni Sc
Plain aud Mixed Dandy 70. Id.
Large box Lye Sc
Lump Starch &c. 10
Alabaster Starch, with Blueing and
Wax 40 package
Corn Search &c.
Large boxes Matches 30 dozen IS dozen
for 25c
Wooden Wash Boards Sc
Clothes Pins lc dozen
Oobbler' ; Shoe Nails Be box
Ink &c. bottle
Envelopes &C. package
Paper and &c. quire.
Armour's Key Soap for Sc.
Our Fayorite Soap, IL bars ior GOO.
This an old we'll seasoned soap and
only limited quantity in stock and
cannot be sold again at the price
Special bargains In
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07
LOCAL MARKETS

Wheat, 60 to 81; corn, 40 to AZ, meal 80
60 100 per 100 pounds; oats, % 10 20 ,
fowls dive, to 6h; chickens,
I to s cts per Id. lard, 7
to s; eggs, l6 to II cts F; butter
10 to 30; hams, 10 to III, Irish
potatoes, 40 to 80; beef, TO 81 veal
/ to 4H Pork, 4 to AZ hides
(green) }, 8 to 7 hides tdry). s to 10 ;hides
(green) sailed, to 9.
wool-Unwashed, 10 to 20; washed,
% TO 20
The Drain Market
The grain markets closed yesterday
as follows:
Ohicago-Wheat, Dec. 6S1S; May
727; Corn. Dec. 81; Dec. oats, 22l6.
New York-SOutbern wheat, ~ to
II; Southern corn, 80 to 40.
b 'ltimore-S 'uthern wheat, 6S to 20 ;
Southern corn, 40 to Az.
Richmoud-Wheat. s. to rs; corn,
AZ TO 43
Alexandra Wheat. 65 to 10; corn,
40 to Al.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07
Contractor and Builder.
S. Sydney Bradford,


The only licensed Real Estate Agent in
Fredericksburg. Va. 0OS street.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

NY o J
7. A. Randolph Howard, member of the above
named firm, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
A. RANDOLPH HOWARD.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5Ist
day of October, 1899.
ALVIN T. FMBREY [Seall
Notary Public
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
conway, GORDON & GaRUETT,
BANKERS.
fredericksburg Va, at the close of business
October 81, 1899.

STATE OF VIRGINIA, :
ar Epvnvp
The age-herald., 1899-03-31
DEBT CANCELLED
Southside Baptist Church Unencumber-
 ed-Jubilee Services Sunday.

The board of trustees of the Southside Baptist church yesterday paid to B. Steiner, representing the West End Trust and Safety Deposit company, of New York, $11 3S9 26, the balance due on the bonded in- debtedness of the church, which is now clear of all encumbrance. The bonds and mortgage, duly cancelled, were turned over to E. H. Cabaniss representing the board
 The cancellation of this debt is remarka ble in the church history of the city. Only a few Sundays ago a meeting of the con- gregation was held to raise funds for the purpose, and to the surprise of the mem- bers themselves more than the necessary amount was subscribed and almost every dollar paid in.
 The Southside Baptist church was organ ized thirteen years ago with seventy mem- bers. In 1890 the present beautiful edfice was begun, and two years later was dedi- cated The congregation continued to grow, and at the present time has over 600 mem berh Only a short time ago the building narrowly escaped destruction by fire, but was saved after considerable damage was done This damage has been repaired and on next Sunday the congregation will hold jubilee services in honor of the cancellation of the debt and the restoration of the tem- pie.
The age-herald., 1899-03-31
GREATLY AIDS ROADS TO MAKE FAST TIME
New Law Passed By the Leg iSlature.
CAN RUN OVER CROSSINGS
By Having Switchman and Safety App pliance5-Louisville and Nashville
 Trains Now Run Trough to Mont
 gomery Without Single Stop.

There was a law passed by the last gen. eral assembly which greatly facilitates the making of fast time by the railroads of the state, but which seems to have been over looked by the general public. It was a bill to amend the code of the state so as to al- low train on one road to cross the track of another railroad without stopping, pro- vided a fiagman is stationed at the crossing to give danger signals, or If some system of safety switches Is adopted that will prevent trains from coliding at crossings.
 The Louisville and Nashville road has taken advantage of this law on its fast southbound morning train. and 1t now runs from Birmingham to Montgomery, dis tance of ninety-six miles without even stop ping to take water. fagman has been stationed at Calera and the train doesn't stop even at that important point. An en- zine has to be in exceptionally fine trim to make such long run without water, and the engines which pull NO. r don't always succeed, but general thing the only time they slow up in making the trip is when they are crossing the Alabama river The following is the full text of the law recently passed by the legislature.
 Full Text of the Law
 Section 1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Alabama, That section 3441 of the code of Alabama. be amended so as to read as follows: When the tracks of two railroads cross each other at grade, engineers and conductors must cause the trains of which they are in charge to come to a full stop within one hundred feet of such crossing, and not proceed until they know the way to be clear; the train on the railroad hay ing the right of way, being entitled to cross first; provided, however, that the provisions of this act shall not be ap- picable where crossings of such roads are regulated by interlocking crossing or derailing switches, or other safety appliances of like kind to prevent collis- ions at crossings, nor where a fagman or switchman is stationed at such cross ings, and such fiagman or watchman signals that the trains may cross in safety
 Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That all laws or parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this act be and the same are hereby repealed.
The age-herald., 1899-03-31
THE AGE-HERALD ROBBED.
Negro Has Been Stealing Metal Little
 at Time.

The Age-Herald prints every day stories of robberies, and yet the AgeH Herald dis covered yesterday that 1t had been syste- mateally robbed for the past six weeks.
 Members of the staff turned detectives, and before night negro, Bert Carlisle by name, was in the county jail.
 In newspaper office large amount of metal must be kept to feed the Linotype machines and the stereotyping apparatus. It had been noticed for several weeks that metal decreased faster than it could poss- bly have been consumed. More was bought, only to disappear.
 Suspicion pointed to Bert Carlisle, a ne gro who has been working about the press and stereotyping rooms as helper. He admitted having stolen the metal, piece at q tune, and said that he had sold it to an agent of a junk shop. The shop was vis- ited, and there 1900 pounds of metal was found. All of it had been purchased from Carlisle, and formed conclusive proof of his guilt.
The age-herald., 1899-03-31
Fined S10
BICYCLE LICENS SEE
Keeps George Tarrant Busy Over One
 Thousand Issued.

The busiest man at the court house is Chief Clerk George B. Tarrant of the pro- bate office, who, in addition to his other voluminous duties, is chief dispenser of bi- cycle licenses
 There Is scarcely a minute in the day that some one is not at the window either to take out the license or to ask questions concerning the law, limitation and penalty connected herewith. Up to date 1,0S5 li- censes have been issued, and it is thought fully as many more will be issued by April b, when the limit expires. After that date Tax Commissioner Wetmore will take charge of deMnquents and additional cost of $1.171a for each bicycle in the shape of fees will be tackled on a penalty.
 Iuy Court
 In the case of Neill Leech vs. the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, which was on trial before Judge Senn in the first division of the city court, ver- dict for the defendant was returned.
 The case of William M. Fields vs. w. M. Wooden, ejectment, was taken up. This is one of the numerous eases involving the title to certain property on which the town of Brookside is located.
 Circuit Court
 Clerk w. K. McAdory of the circuit court is in Bessemer attending the session of the circuit court of that place. Deputy Clerk Walter K. Howard is getting things in shape for the spring term, which begins in a short time.
The age-herald., 1899-03-31
~THE PLAYS

'"The Little Minister is a pretty story laid in Scotland and giving an abundant view of quaint Scottish customs. It Is at once pleasing and attractive from a dra- matic standpoint. The company under the direction of Charles Frohman, which pre- scented the play in Birmingham last night, was a very capable one.
 Just for fun," one of the. advertised lines of '"The Dazzler," seems to be partic- ularly appropriate and fits the case exactly. Apparently Cosgrove & Grants comedians are just for fun, and '"1lhe Dazzler is a most appropriate vehicle for their merri- ment.
 The new piece, which means that all the old songs. dances, etc., have been laid upon the shelf and their places filled by new. up-to-date and bright material, will be seen at O'Briens opera house on Sat- urday, matinee and night. The company consists of twenty-six people. The cos tunes are new, as well as the songs and dances, and ''The Dazzler' for 1898 shines like a new dollar.
 The ladies' quartette, which was one of the pleasing features of The Dazzler' last year, has been retained for the present season. A couple of new voices have re- placed the old ones, resulting in a decided Improvement in the singing and an entirely new set of selections have been arranged for their voices.
The age-herald., 1899-03-31
PERSONAL.

Sidney J. Bowie and John B. Knox, of Anniston; A. M. Tunstall of Greensboro, and E. w. Booker, of Spiegners, are in Blr- mingham.
 Messrs John Fender and Ben Wise will leave for Louisville, Ky, Sunday morning.
 Dr. Hammond. of Nashville, secretary of the board of education of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, and formerly president of the Wesleyan Female College of Macon, Ga-, was in the city yesterday on his way to Mississippi. whither he goes to see about the Methodist colleges in that state.
The age-herald., 1899-03-31

against the property. as the eight certih- cates already issued under decree or the
The age-herald., 1899-03-31
DoLoMITE TROUBLE SETTLED.
The Wild Rumors Were Without
 Foundation.

The race trouble at Dolomite is thing of the past, rumors to the contrary notwith- standing.
 The story telephoned from Bessemer on Wednesday night to the effect that an armed body of negroes had left Sloss mines for Dolomite to assist the negroes at that point seems to have had no foundation, as they failed to arrive at the later place, nor has anything been seen of them.
 Sheriff O'Brien still has deputies on the scene, but everything has quieted down and the men have returned to work.
The age-herald., 1899-03-31
SAM BLAKE
Sewers His Connection With the City
 Court

Samuel M. Blake, deputy clerk and reg 1ster of the city court after nine years faithful service this morning sewers his connection with the office to associate him self with the firm of W. L. Sims & Co.,, the we'll known real estate and insurance agents. MT. Blake is one of the most popu- lar men ever connected with the local courts and by his uniform courtesy to all with whom he came in contact he gained many friends who wish him success in his new undertaking.
The age-herald., 1899-03-31
Legal Holiday

Today is legal holiday being Good Fri ay and the public school children are en- toying a holiday. Banks are closed and holiday hours will be observed at the post office which will be open from to 10 o'clock a. m. Two deliveries will be made in the business portion of the city.
The age-herald., 1899-03-31
Meeting Boys Department

There will be a meeting of the boys de- pertinent of the Y. M. c. A. tonight at [ o'clock It is a very important meeting for the officers of the junior department for the ensuing year are to be elected
The age-herald., 1899-03-31
Litigation Over a VIII

The case of Evie Talliferro ct al. Vs. Ar thur W. Smith ct all was argued and SUD- mitted. The case grew out of the will or the late J. w. Sloss, who died several years ago and left large estate.
 Fined S10
 S. W. Karre, Jr, of Jasper who pleaded guilty to the charge of misusing the mails, was fined $10 and cost, which he paid and was released.
The age-herald., 1899-03-31
POLICE COMMISSIONER.
MT. Barnard Making Strong Race for
 the Office.

H. Barnard, the wholesale liquor dealer of this city who is candidate for police commissioner, has friends among all classes of citizens.
 People who are not in favor of the sale of liquor are among his strongest support CTS, knowing his ability and fairness in business matters. MT. Barnard's friends are jubilant at his prospects of success. and are appealing to the intelligence of the voters in his support s@s