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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25
MiddleseX Items.

At November term of Middlesex
County COURT the men indicted at the
August term for the unlAwful dredging
of oysters in Rapp ihannook, got a con-
tinuance until February term, hoping
IN the meantime that the Legislature
wilt repeal the law or arrange that q
uolle prosequi may be entered.
Ia the ,se Of the Commonwealth
against W y Frzhugh for striking q
col pred woman, his house servant. the
Jury failed to agree, aud the Common
wealth entered a nol!e prosequi, this
being the second jury that failed to
agree on this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25
Virginia Conference Appointments.

VirginiasConierenoe appointment
The Virginia Conference in session
at Petersburg adj urned Wednesday
night. Bishop Wilson made the fol-
lowing among other appointments;
To Caroline. in the West Richmond
district, ]. e. McSparran; Randolph
Macon notwithstanding elder. II
Amiss; Whitest0ne ". r james; king
William. p Hardy Gloucester. ID g.
G. Butts; Gloucester Point. Drls-
coll: Lancaster, J o Babcock Heath
Vile. w u. Hammond; Bsthary, j.
W. s Robins RIO mond circuit, W.
u Burch EWhealton. W. Il. ware
Wesrmoreland, W (. DAVIS; Montro's'
Ii Ii. Smith; King George: l. D.
Wray Spot-ylyAnia, j. W Hickman
B1wling Green, w. f. Hayes; Essex
W. b Jet; King and Queen, Il. h
Reutly Middlesex, j. NJ. Anderson
West Mathews. J. l. Pibble; Math'
ess. j K Deshazo and r =. Lump
kin J. +. Garland. presiding elder.
charlottesville district - Presiding
elder, ]. d. Hank; Louisa, j. e.
Rhodes; Gordonsville. . +. Conner
Orange. L +. Hall Greene, W. A. 5.
Conrad Madison. j. NJ Burton
Woudville, b. f. Smith; Culpeper, +
Stevens; Oulpeper Circuit. a Is
Sharpe; Rapp ihaunock. r y Plvne.
Norfolk DIstnct-W. T. Judk' n'
PresingIelder Capev,lle.R . bi,nkel'
sh. Cape Ohmles, II L Barrett
Franktown. @. II R,y; b lie Haven
\. A. Wnmore; X Her. W G. Bates
Wachapreague. W J. TwilIer; Pnngo
teague, W IL Gregory; Onanc ok, f.
NJ Edwards; Only, J Il Griffin; At
lantlc, J + Potts; Bl1xom. j. A. X.
GIL East King aud Queen, a. A
Jones
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25
Not Yet Identified.

The Washington, d O, Star says
mo action has been taken by the State
Department for the transportation OF
the remains Of John Paul Jones from
Paris to the United States for the sim
pie reason that the location and identiti'
cation OF the remains are as much
mystery as ever. Every eff has been
made by the officers Of the United
States government in Paris to locate
the burial place of the great naval
hero, bat so far without success. All
that is absolutely known on the subject
is that the remains were inferred in
Paris. ard that they were removed
from their original place Of interment
to make way for the steady march OF
improvements.
"a recent investigation prosecuted
by private individuals showed pretty
oonclusively that his grave has been
successfully in stable yard hay mar
Ket, anu III an hOauuonVu A'O'"J 'N''
cemetery, now occupied By frame
dwelling houses of the poorest descrip'
ton.
1.-The site Of this cemetery, to which
the bones Of Commodore Jones were
finally traced. has been clearly estab'
lished, but that il as far as the inve,ti'
CATION has proceeded. Whether the re-
mains Of the revolutionary sailor are
buried beneath the buildings now occu
pying that site. and even If that fac
can be established. whether they car
be distinguished from the bones Of
others also inferred there are questions
that may probably never be deter
mined "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25
ESTATE VALUED AT $4,000.
VIII of Miss Ellen Parish PrObated


Coloeper, Nov. "a The last will
and testament Of Miss Ellen d Parish,
who died October &c. 1899. at the resi-
dence Of her nephew, Mr. William K
Robertson, Of this county, was admit
ted t. probate yesterday in the county
court The estate is valued at S240 900,
and Lawyer Alexander D Robertson, OF
Stanton, Va, a nephew OF the de-
ceased. qualified as Administrator, Civ
ing bond in the sum Of $3.50 600. Miss
Parish left 81, 900 to the Home for In
ourables VI Richmond, Va, and be-
quesths 70 the trustees Of the general
assembly Of the Presbyterian Church
in the United States. $500 each for the
use and benefit of the Presbyterian
churches at MItchells, this county, and
Waddell Mission Presby terian church
a. Rapldan, Orange county, Va. She
bsquea'hs Fl 600 to Mrs. Sally Samp'
son, Mrs Susan E. Campbell, Mrs.
Fauny Lewis, OF Albemarle county, and
Miss Martea p. Finley, formerly oil
this county. but recently Of Missouri.
all cousins Of the testatrix.
The handsome estate known as Mon
trose. about one aud half miles from
this town, is bequeathed TO her nep'
hew. William r Robertson, who re-
sides upon this place The residue Of
che estate is beq1eathed TO her thirteen
nephews and nieces, namely; vii
liam Z. Robertson. James K. Robert
son. Mrs Kate B. Male. (nee Robert
SOM. Alexander +. Robertson, Benja
man + Robcttson. Thomas H Robert
son. Thomas II SJmerville. Dug
lass G SOmeryille, Jennie G Som
erville, Fannie T. Somerville, Sam
uel W. Somerville, Frank A. Som
erville. aud Kate Slaughter (ne'
Somervillel.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25
Subscriber.
To he Free Lance {:

To ne Free Lance
Shumansville, Va. Nov "a, 1899
II has been said that big name
helps some people, and l really believe
it NY parents raised large family OF
boys. and it happened, l received a
great big name. Andrew Jackson. He
was great man, you know.
in his day. still hold the
name. and really believe it will
stand by me through life. Property and
lives passed away during the civil war,
but still hold my fathers legacy, An
drew Jackson was captured during
the war by Federal officer; he asked
me nv name told him, he said to
me YOU can 60 TO H-with your An
drew Jackson but if had some Stone
wall / would take better care OF you,
a. in that case my big name saved me
trouble. but III change my subject.
The Legislature will soon convene,
and understand there is member
with large ldmilJ wiz va P'O0'"' -
bill to the House to tax bachelors
heavy, to help support those children.
and while our representative, Mr..
Pitts, is a Republican. and the Speaker
Of the House, Mr. Ryan. a Democrat. /
venture to say they will vote together
and down the bill if possible.
Shumansville is on boom. peas and
corn the principal currency. Brother
Shumau. our accommodating merchant.
keeps full stock Of merchandise on
hand and on the 60 all the time ;church
and Sunday achools in Ane condition
and children looking forward to a
grand old time in the way OF Xmas
trees.
Mrs.w. P Sirles died very suddenly
a few days ego lit was a sad death. Her
husband ana children have the sym
patty Of the entire community. Hell
church sustains a great loss in the
death Of this Christian lady.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25
Indians Visit Gov. TYLER.

The annual tribute OF the Virginia
tribe Of Indians, the Pamunkeys. was
made 10 the Governor on Wednesday
last. The delegates from the tribe,
headed by Chief Dennis and Second
Chief Bradbury. including a party OF
seven, visited the Governor and were
shown through the mansion. The ma
terial tribute to the Governor consisted
Of a slain deer and large wild turkey.
The Pamunkeys attach great i'm.
portance to their annual tribute, and
observe the occasion with religious
solemnity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25
Death of Mr.. C. E. Bayles.

Mr.. Charles f. Bayles died at Lloyds
Essex county, Va, at II 80 o'clock,
November 81. in the 76sh year Of his
age. He was the father Of Mrs Woody.
wife of Mr. J E diy son of Capt. and
Mrs.J P. Woody. Of this city. The Upper
E sex church, of which the deceased
was the senior deacon, has sustained a
great loss, as well as the community in
which he lived, for he was one OF the
most faithful Of men in church work,
10 the domestic circle and in all the
relationships Of life. Death came to him
in two hours after he had returned from
the ,ptist Assooi.t ion in Richmond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25
Andrew Jackson.
Local Self Government to be Taken
Away.

Gov. Roosevelt and Senator L. U.
Plat, Of New York. have had confer
sncs on the proposed state constabulary
law bill by which control OF the police
in cities Of the first and second classes
is to be vested in a commission ap-
pointed BY the Governor. After the
conference it was reported that the
Governor had agreed to sign the meas
ure if 1t were passed by the Legislature
by good majority.
Should the proposed bill become q
law it would take from the municipal
authorities and give to the State gov
eminent full control OF the police forces
of New York city. Buffalo, Rochester,
Troy. Albany and Syracuse. The total
number of policemen in Greater Ne"
York Is 7,485.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25
Big Advance In Fertilizers.

Richmond, Nov. % The prices OF
all fertilizers manufactured here have
been advanced from 50 to 81 90 per ton.
The advance is due to rise in the
price of beef aud potash, which are
very largely used in the manufacture
of fertilizers. The potash is brought
from HAmburg, and the scarcity OF
transporting vessels has caused the rates
To 90 M
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25
Daniel Again.

Richmond, Nov. 90 Senator John
W. Daniel, who arrived here last night,
states that be had been misquoted in
the letter sent by him to the New York
World, which has been so widely
quoted. II am alleged to have said, "
declared Senator Daniel, that l saw
no encouragement for the Democrats in
the recent elections. / have seen the
telegram sent and it stated that I saw
no encouragement for the Democrats.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25
purant Smith.

A quiet wedding was celebrated at
the handsome home Of the late Mrs.
Elizabe O'Bsnnon, grandmother OF
the bride, at B lston, Culpeper. on We'd
nesdoy. Miss Elizabeth Russell-Smith
Of woodville, Rappahannock county,
became the bride Of Mr.. j. G Durant,
Of Griffinsburg. Oulpeper. The cere'
mony was performed by Rev. 5. W.
Cole. Of the Baptist church.
The bride is the eldest daughter OF
Mrs. Hugh NJ. Smith, and niece OF
Jacob s Eggborn. MIR. Durant Is the
only son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Du-
rant, Of Oulpeper.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25
Notice Of Removal.

Having removed to the Office formerly
occupied by the late Capt. John Wafo,
at No. sos Main street. next to bo''S'
wood yard, " Ill be pleased in the future
20 see my friends and patrons at my
new place. - or.pt,,v
q, railroad ties, cedar posts, poplar WOOD
ana sawed lumber. ] will be pleased
10 have your patronage.
Yours truly. -,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25
wife Of Gen. E. P. Alexander Dead

Mrs Bette Mason Alexander, wife
Of Gen. <. P. Alexander, died at her
home, in Augusta. GA Wednesday
aged So years. The deceased was
daughter of the late Dr.. Alexander
Hamilton Mason, Of Falmouth. Va
mother Of wife of Prof. John r. Flick
len, OF Tulane University, New Or
leans, and sister Of the late John q.
Mason. of this city. She was one Of the
most popular and beloved women of her
State
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25
National Export Exposition, philaael'
phia, Pa.

Round trip tickets sold only on Tues
DAYS aud Thursday until November
28th, good to return until December 2nd
1899, at So 20. including admission
coupon Tickets good going only on
date Of sale and for continuous passage
in each direction.
In addition to the above. round trip
tickets will be sold on Tuesday. No
vember l4th and 2lst including coupon
Of admission at 1910. Good only for
continuous passage in each direction.
limit for return ten days from date of
sale.
o. o. Cox. Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25
HEADQUARTERS for Building Materials.

keep all kinds of North Carolina auu sbi ~
80 60 Istns, sash, Doors aad HInds' Lime
So'.nT galclue Plaster. Piastering har'
Buiidiny and Paving BricS. Iin aug 1 llV.
oc,,tr.y Cut and " ire Nalls. ali Kinds heau{
49, PANTS and Dry PAINT. Llusceu On.
T54Sentine, Dryer Varuisn and lew $. W9ite
lad Paint Brushes OI al AlnGs' 'cuC"
. a. ~ &. ID. COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25
Volcanic Eruptions

Arc grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life
of Joy Buckleu Arinica Silve cures
them also Old. Running and Fever
Sores, Ulcers, Boils Felons, Oorns,
Warts, Cuts, Bruise., Burns. Scalds, Chap
ped Hands. Chilblains Best Pile cure
on earth. Drives out Pains and Aches
Only 20 cts a box. Cure guaranteed
Sold by NJ. NJ Druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25

Maj B. W. Lynn. Of Loudouu, who
was for four years superintendent OF
the penitentiary, and who was defeat.
ed before the last Legislature. has an
nounced himself q candidate for the
same position again. He is making Q
vigorous canvass.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25
CAROLINE
Lecture Postponed Personals Trunk Rob
bed-Value OF Name.

Correspondence If The Free Lance }
Bowling Green. Va, Nov p. 1899
The lecture on Sights Beyond the
Seas" which was to have been given
in Calvary Baptist Church on Tuesday.
2lst by De. w. f Hatcher, Of Rich
mond. for the Ladies Aid Society OF
that church. had % be postponed, and
viii not be given for two weeks The
date has not been fixed, but will be
announced later
Mr. +. o. Moncure spent several
days Of last week with relatives at
Ruther Glen.
Mrs. Percy Walker. accompanied by
Miss Fannie Glassel. left on Friday
for Nashville, Tenn, where they Will
in the future reside.
Mr.. John G. Broaddus returned to
his work at Richmond College ON Mon
day. after spending several days at his
home here. having come up to attend
the Bart. Bcoadlus nuptials.
Mr l. NJ Robinson has jast return
eli from ono Of MS successful business
trips. and is spending several days
with his family at the Lawn ~
Mrs Kate McCurdy has returned to
the home Of her brother, Dr. Q 5
Webb. after a pleasant visit T. friends
in Washington.
Ms Nslte Hiliard of Norfolk, ac.
c1mpAnied by Mrs. John Wilkinson, OF
that city. arrived here on Saturday
night. h wing been called 10 the bed
size of Mrs W E Ennis. who still re-
mains in u critical cln0ition.
Mrs. r 5 Wright has returned TO
her home here, after spending some
time in Charlottesville visiting her
daughter. who il attending Raw
ling's Institute Of that city
Miss Leila Payne. of u. 1t. Is the
guest Il her friend. Miss Cordie Win
st,n. at her home on Milford st.
Mics Olivia Reaney mas returned %
her home in your city, after spending
some time with the family Of Mr. W.
K Ennis
Mr. D. b Powers, u Port Royal. IL
spending several days in town.
Mrs.. john Reynolds, who has been
spending a few days with the family
of Mr.. e. r Collins. left on Thurs
day for her home IN Spot.ylvania.
There were no services in the Metho-
dist church here on Sunday. as its pas
t,r. Rev. W. F. Hayes. was In Peters
blrg. attending conference.
Ms J T. Richards aud Mrs. W 5.
Mccoy spen, Friday in Richmond
Rev. Richard B,gby. Of Louisa filed
his pulpit at the Christian church OF
this place. on both S1aday morning
and night
Nj. r. 0 Peatross has returned to
his home hege, having been absent for
week attending the Virginia Con-
ference.
Mrs. Z. II R3Te returned on Mon
day to the Southern Seminary, having
spent several days in Petersburg
V
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25

CONNIE ncing November 10th. we will
sell round trip tickets Fredericksburg
TO Washington, good for three days, In
Guiding date of issue, at rate Of ~ 20.
Round trip tickets are already on sale
to Baltimore. Philadelphia and New
York.
at O. o. Cox. Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25
entered as the Postomoe as Krederioks
burg, Va, as second. GLASS NATTER
Richmond. Fredericksburg &
Potomac Railroad.

sohec ale IN effect November 18th 1885,"
TRAINS LEAVE FREDERICKSBURG
Leave Nortnwsrd.
bl2 A. NJ. daily.
visa NJ. Daily except sunday. local. 10
Quantico only.
lois A. NJ. sundays only.
lu.So A. NJ. daily except sunday.
lS5 |. NJ. daily except SUNDAY. DOCS uVl
atop between Fredericksburg and Quantleo'
30 Z. NJ. dHily.
Leave southwark.
as A. NJ. daily. stops only ~ Miitord
Doswrlland Ashland, week days 5isSoe III
local stops Sundays. ,,,...,f
is.iS P. NJ. daily except Sunday. Makes al
ia = u. Daily except sunday stops onlS
at Milford. boswell. Ashland and Glen Alien
"a, +. 81. DAILY STOPS ou1S Al Dos"v.' Anu
HP' NJ. Daily makes all loca. stops.
Fredericss burg ana kIchmOuG Accomods-
ton. Daily except sunday
Makes ali local stops. 49, A.
feaVes FfcdericSsburs st coo A. N. Al
,,ves Richmond o.2S A. VI Leaves IL. c i1o ~, =.
- n Arrives FredericAsourS oto Z. NJ
~ p TAYLOR. Traffic Manager
D. l. - ~ 100 o. {. COX. Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25
rne Drain Market.

The grain markets closed yesterday
az follows:
Ohicago-wheat. Dec. 67x; May
nv; Corn, Dec. 80: Dec. oats, 221e.
New York-Southern wheat, 20 to
n: Southern corn. 80 TO 40.
Bsltimore-southern wheat. eS to so ;
Southern corn, 80 to SO.
Richmond-Wheat, So 10 II; corn,
S8 TO 40.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. so.to So; corn.
SO 10 SO.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25
LOCAL MARKETS

Wheat, SO to So; corn, So to 40, meal 81
to 100 per 100 pounds; oats, % 20 20
fowls (live), s to 6H; chickens;
6% to Z cts. per h.; iara;
to N 8; eggs, IS TO 10 cts; butter Ti;s s
ID TO 90; hams, 10 to ~, Irish
potatoes DO IL 20 to 50; beef, 8 to 81 veal 4.
GREEN, 3 to z hides tdry), to 10 hides
tereen) sailed. 2 to 9.
wool-Unwashed, 10 to 90; washed,
% TO %.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25
lCorre.pondece of The Free lance

(Oorrespondece Of The Free Lance
Port Royal. Va. Nov. % 1899
\ warning to young men to place
their money in bank is furnished by
the experience Il Mr. Alpheus Rollins.
near Port Royal and Mr.. F. Beale
Gravatt. formerly Of Caroline, who Is
DOW filing position at P0sners Bro &,
B ltimore They he'd their trunks
robbed last week OF considerable
amount Of money. The thief was
rather more considerable in Mr.. Rollins
case, as he left HIM a PORTION OF his
money, but took AL Mr.. Gravatt had
10 his trunk, which was consider
able amount Both Of them are we'll
known and deserving young men, and
have the sympathy Of the whole COM
munity.
CphcCritar
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25

The National Grange, In session as
Springfield, Ohio. has selected WASH
inaton, d. O., as its meeting place next
year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25

Or A. O. Dogge't is thoroughly re-
modelling the brick building on the
corner # the lot Of his residence ana
will Occupy 1t as his business Off "a
The building which he Is now occupy
Ing on Princess Anne street. which l.
the properly # ST GEORGES Church,
will b. u.ed by the Guild" as pl &c
OF meeting for the societies Of the
| chnICh
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-25

Miss Catherine Bell. now Of Wash
ington, but for merly Of Stafford county,
daughter of Nc and Mrs BENZ. A
Bell. and NJ. Frederick NOack Of that
cry. were married Wednesday evening
in st. Marks Lutheran chnrch. Wash
ingron. Rev John Bowers. officiating
The bride Is well kn wn in THIS city
and surr0ur ding country
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-11
\ Olive . sons. 1903 washlngton

''' The members Of the committee appoint
"a ,rere. Messrs A. Stott, ]. Luke, ]. 7.
connor Or. w. Olive, Dr. w. b. olive, A.
Fashion, william Parsche and H. 9. owe
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-11
IN ENLARGED FORM.
Houston Evening Record Enters the
Afternoon Field.

Houston Evening Record Enters the
Afternoon Field.
The FIRST issue OF the Houston Evening
Record In its enlarged form made its APP
pearance yesterday. The paper, which IS
now operated by the Record Publishing
company, OF which r. F. Arnim is presl-
dent, and NJ. kaufman secretary and treas
urer is neat seven column folio. con-
tanning a gratifying amount of advertising
and well edited local and telegraph news
service. The market and court depart
ments which were the chief features OF
the paper as formerly published, are nan
died in full as before. The publication has
been in existence here for some years
having formerly been printed on mimeo-
graph and devoted exclusively to daily
records of the filings and proceedings In
the civil courts.
In his salutatory Mr. L. q. LeBert. who
will act as editor of the new paper, says
among other things:
''If we have to fight we will fight In tue
open, and not under cover. and we Will re-
frain from personalities. We believe III
good government economically adminis-
tered and all our politics will be along
this line. Our aim is to make paper that
will be welcome In every household and a
source of interest and instruction wher-
ever 1t goes. In a word. we Will do our
best to make the Record a good paper.
We thank the public for its generous treat
ment of us in our short past, and we give
II this new, enlarged edition. feeling sure
it will appreciate our efforts and help US
towards success"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-11
A GIGANTIC UNDERTAKING.
Interesting i'acts Concerning En-
gInnd,s big Lumber Order.

interesting turtS CONCERNING EH-
glands Big Lumber Order.
Speaking about that order for 500, 00u,-
900 feet of lumber placed by the British
government with a Texas firm. and to be
delivered at Texas ports, as mentioned in
The Post of a day or two ago" said Mr..
Charles A. Newning. editor of the South
ern Industrial and Lumber Review 10 a
reporter yesterday, 1.-THE general public has
no conception of the magnitude of the
deal. | have estimated that $4,000 acres
of woodland will be necessary from which
to secure the timber. A tract eighty
miles square and containing $500 square
miles will be denuded of its trees, and
5000 miles of tramway will be necessary
TO get the timber out 1t will take all
the mills in Texas year to saw the logs,
and something like 500 steamers will bo
required to transport the finished product
across the sea-
The proposition is, in short, the most
gigantic OF its kind ever tackled in Texas
and the placing of the order here by a
foreign power shows conclusively. to my
mind, that the State is beginning to re-
ceive recognition due it on account of us
wonderful resources, and that. TOO, tho
Texas lumbermen are strictly up to date.
The securing of the order is something
every Texan should be proud Of