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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19
Citizens Of Staunton and Augusta In
terested IN q pispensarY Law.

Stanton. Va, Dec. l7.-Oltizens Of
Stanton and Augusta county are very
much interested Sin a proposed dis
pensary law. Rev. Or. William E.
Boggs, head of the University Of
Georgia, at Athens, where the first
dispensary law was operated, who has
had excellent opportunity to judge Of
its workings, talked to many business
men last night. The main points are
First, 1t does away with social drink
ing, aud. second, 1t removes the ele.
ment of gain. Many present expressed
their willingness to work for such q
law, aud will get right to work to get
up q petition to present to the Legisla-
ture. Augusta is now local option
county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19

Among the centennial anniversaries
Of this month is that Of the Alexan.
dria Gazette and Virginia Advertiser,
which was founded in that city, Dec
ember. 1899, By Samuel Snowden, I'M.
der the name Of the Alexandria AID.
vertiser 4" The paper is now conducted
by his grandchildren. and Of late years
has counted its volumes from the first
Of January. The paper is now volume
O, aud will become. upon the first Of
January, or. 1t is one Of the few cases
in the journalism Of the world, where
the same family has conducted news
paper for over 100 years. II. is a signal
misfortune that the first volume Of this
paper, which was carefully kept for
so years, has now been misplaced
The Gazstte Is one Of the very best
Of the newspapers either In or out OF
Virginia. There isn't newspaper
In the State that does not quote freely
from Its editorial columns, whilst
Its paragraphs Of news are uni.
versally reproduced and frequently
without due credit. DR.. Harold
Snowden 10 the editor-in chief and
Washington. d. O.. correspondent.
whilst Mr.. Hubert Snowden prepares
the news matter and has oversight
Of city locals. The Gazette is fearlessly
conducted, and its editorials are de-
olared, by one of the best newspaper
men In Virginia. to be the best short
paragraphs Of the Virginia Press
The Free Lance tenders its compli-
ments and best wishes oshe grand old
paper and to the snowdens. who. though
the paper is now In the hands OF the
es.4rd generation. believe In The Free
-sS1os idea Of mos putting names Of pub
,iaheva 2 sassors 81 ~ hesdings'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19
The Richmond Leader says

Virginia oratory is by no means a
thing Of the past Gov. Tyler's mes'
sage, the speech of the Hon. E. W.
Saunders in accepting the speakership
Of the House, the speech Of Senator ".
r McIlwaipe, Of Petersburg, in nomi-
mating T. 8. Martin to be U S Senator,
and that Of D. 8. Pollock. of Pulaski.
in nominating Gov Tyler for the same
position, were each and ali specimens
Of Virginia eloquence which will com.
pare favorably with any utterances OF
the most distinguished orators OF other
days.
The foregoing is very aptly said, and
Il affords The Free Lance pleasure to
reproduce IL.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19
a Ladv's Horrible Find.

Winchester. Va, DEC 16 While
walking along an unused road through
a strip OF Woods near Middletown. this
county. about dark tonight, Miss Eva
Ash stumbled across the decomposed
body OF an unknown dead man. Near
by was q pistol
Two letters we're found in his pockets
one Of which disclosed the suicides
name, which is George J. Weeks, and
another the motive for his act, unre-
Quilted affection.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
PHILADELPHIA JUNE lsth.

chow much are we offered for the
Republican National Convention 2"
said the Republican national commit
tee.
lone hundred thousand dollars, re-
piled Philadelphia.
Going, going. gone. "
So the convention will be held In the
City of Brotherly Love on the 10th OF
next June, the time and place having
been fixed at the meeting Of the com.
mittee in Washington city Friday. The
vote by which the decision was reached
was very close, the ballots being as fol-
lows:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19

The Republican National Committee
last week selected Philadelphia as the
city In which the National Convention
will be held next year, and June 10 was
fixed as the date. At the request Of
pTssident Mckinley. Mr.. Payne. Of
wis-oftAp, did not press before the
National Republican Committee his
resolution providing for readjustment
Of representation in the National CON-
yention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19

When Your Joints are Stiff aud your
muscles sore from cold or rheumatism,
when you slip and sprain joint. strain
your side or bruise yourself Pain.Killer
will take out the soreness and fix you,
right In q jiffy. Always have 1t with
YOU, and use it freely. Avoid substi-
tutes. there is but one Pain-Killer, Per-
nv Davis. Price 25c. and SOC.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19
Disaster on the Lake.

Chicago. Dec. II "A dispatch from
Sault Ste Marie. Mich. to the Lake
Marine News Bureau says:
Whileback barge No 1l2. which has
been missing on Lake Superior since
Wednesday last, was to-day given
up for lost, with her crew Of nine
men.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19
Editors Awful Plight.

F NJ Higgins. Editor Seneca, (Ills.
News, was bffiicted for years with Piles
that no doctor or remedy helped until
he tried Bucklen's Arnica Sslve. He
writes two. boxes wholly cured him.
It's the surest Pile cure on earth and
the best salve In the world. Cure
guaranteed. Only 20 cents. Sold by
M M lie Wis, druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19

The question Of child labor seems to
be attracting attention all over the
country, and is strongly condemned.
Small girls are taken from schools and
placed in factories and shops. and re-
ported as so many women operators. In
many states the abuse is being investi-
gated. and prohibiting laws will most
likely follow.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19

The Legislature has bill before it
with reference to insurance companies
doing business in the State and the ap.
pointment Of @ commissioner Of insur.
ance. The Free Lance does not favor
multiplying offices. but it believes that
some legislation oaght to be passed that
win better protect our people in their
insurance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19

Senator Daniel has been made chair
man of the committee Of the U. 8.
Senate on Woman Suffrage. Senator
Martin was assigned TO the Committee
on Commerce. The two Virginia Sem
ators retain their places on the old COM
mittees
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19
That Throbbinr Headache.

Would quickly leave you, II you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their match.
less merit for Sick and Nervous Head
aches. They make pure blood and
strong nerves and build up your
health. Easy to take. Try them. Only
% cents. Money back If not cured. Sold
by M. III. Lewis, druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19

Hon. W. ]. Bryan. IL is said, has
been offered one of the finest homes in
the city Of Austin. Texas, II he will &C
cept it as q gift and move to that State
rs q citizen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19

1t is talked Of now as possibility
that the Atlantic may be spsnned by
wireless telegrsphy. which Will greatly
reduce rates to foreign countries
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19

There are four cotton mills In and
near Petersburg, Va. which consume
annually about 0 200 bales of cotton and
pay ont IN wages about $l2o, 600.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19
Weather forecast for Fred
eTicks6ur0 and cictnitV.
Probably fair Thursday,
acGTnleT.

Congressman Jones opened that days
debate In opposition TO the finance bill
last Friday in q strong speech in the
U. S. House Of Representatives.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19

Representatives Of the Baltimore and
Ohio and of the Southern Railroad ap.
peared before Railroad commissioner
Hill last Friday regarding connection
of the two lines at Strasburg. Va. There
has been complaint that the Baltimore
and Ohio has not heretofore made rea-
sonably close connection with the South
ern at that point After discussion
OF the subject 1t was decided that the
Baltimore and Ohio should hereafter
make acceptable connection ct Stras'
burR.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19
CONGRESS-.
House Debate on Currency Bill.

Washington. Dec 10 The six days
debate upon the currency bill closed in
d sensational manner. The Republi.
can leaders had evidently set trap for
the minority to show that discord ex-
listed on the money question. and 1t was
timed so as to make the scene as dra.
matte as possible.
Just at the close Of the debate to-day
three Of the heavy.weights. General
Grosvenor, Of Ohio, Mr.. Ealzell. Of
Pennsylvania. and Mr.. Dolliver, Of
Iowa. were put forward to the atten-
tion OF the country TO the fact that in
the long debate very little had been
heard about free coinage Of silver at
10 to from the minority side Of the
House, and that not one had offered on
amendment containing such PROPOSE.
tion. Mr. Grosvenor said it was one
Of the signs Of the coming regeneration
Of the Democratic party.
Mr.. Richardson, the minority leader.
Indignantly denied any intention of
abandoning silver, and called attention
tn the fact that under the special order
which the House was operating. neither
a substitute nor motion to recommit
WAS in order.
Then Mr.. Dalsell challenged q men,
Der Of the opposition to offer a free
coinage amendment
In response half the Democratic
membership rose and demanded the
privilege, but here and there was an east
ern Democrat shouting his disapproval
There were cries Of bluff from the
Democratic side, but the Republicans
after the parliamentary obstacles had
been removed, through Mr.. Overstreet,
VIII was in charge Of the bill. asked
unanimous consent for an amendment
to the rule to permit the amendment
to be offered
OBJECTION MADE.
Then Mr.. briggs and Mr. Levy, two
New York Democrats, blocked the
game with objections. No amend
ments were offered to the bill today
and only one section Of the bill was
read The whole time was occupied
in five minute speeches.
The incidents Of the day were sen.
sational speech by Mr.. Lentz Dem Of
Ohio denouncing the prosecution Of
the war In the Philippines and oharg-
ing an alliance between Great Britain
and the United States to subvert liberty,
one in South Africa and the Orient, and |
an attack upon the memory Of ex Pres.
ident Hayes by Mr. CLARK Dem. Of
Mo-
Mr. Brown. an Ohio Republican,
warmly defended the memory OF Mr.
Hayes
The vote upon tire currency bill will |
be taken Immediately after the reading
of the Journal on Monday
NJ Overstreet, in charge of it, SAYS
it will have 95 majority. He says
eight Democrats will vote for it and
seven will not vote either way.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19
T. w. BERREY,
Special Commissioner

In the Clerks Office of the Circuit c ,urt OF
the county of stafford, FlatIord, pla,ntiff, vs..
Flatford, defendant:
cartifv that the bond required of the special
Commissioner by the decree rendered In said
cause on the 2nd day Of December, 1879, has
been duly given. -,
court this 9th day of December, 1899.
G. A BRYAN.
- Clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19

The carpenters Of Petersburg, Va,
hare organised q carpenters union
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19
Warrenton Wants To Enlarge Her Bor-
ders,

The Board If Aldermen Of Warrenton
have had bill drafted to be present to
the Legislature to enlarge the bound
aries of the corporation Of Warrenton.
1t is being opposed by those it seeks
TO embrace within the corporate limits.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19
VALUAB E
Stafford, Prince Viii
liam & Fauquier
LAND FOR SALE

Pursuant to the terms and provisions
of a decree Of the Circuit Court Of Stat
ford county, entered on December 2ud,
1899. In the chancery cause OF FIatford
VS.. Flatford, pending In said court. the
undersigned Special Commissioners will
offer for sale before the court House OF
Stafford county. at public auction, to
the highest bidder. on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19

January 18th, 1000,
that being Court Day. the following
described tracts Of land in Stafford
county, viz:
119I acres Stafford Springs.
93i acres Long Branch.
10 acres Garrisonville.
1871 acres Woodford.
113 acres Beaver Dam.
1871 acres Eskridge Tract.
One half interest Mt, Olive.
t acre Coal Landing.
61O acres Potomac Greek.
191 acres Cherry Hill.
A tract Of
223i acres in Fauquier county,
and the following tracts in Prince vii.
liam county:
100 acres McKellegt Tract and
II acres Tucker Tract.
The said land is the same Of which r
L. Fiatford, deceased, died seiz d ard
possessed.
TERMS: One.third cash. balance in
one and two years Purchaser to give
bond. with good security, and title re-
tanned until all the money is paid.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19

At Lynchburg, Va. A. d McGraw
a car inspector Of the chesapeake aud
Ohio Railroad. was caught between two
cars and instantly killed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19

At Dluville, Va, Merritt Miles, a
Southern Railway brakeman, was In
stantly killed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-19
Blankets.

One lot white Blankets
a jOo. per pair. One lot White Blankets at
Csc per pair One lot White Bl nkets at - %
per pair One OF White Blankets, extra
large, a. s. 80 These two are extra bargains
which we cannot duplicate. We also show
SO ne very fine large White Blankets AT - -
worth 81 30 one lot at s. p. worth 81 % All
bought ahead Of the advance and you are the
beneficiary.
The Springdale news., 1899-05-26

Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat a speciality. Can fit glasses scientifically. Office hours to l2
The Springdale news., 1899-05-26

alter the article in the Republi. can appeared two weeks ago he became shy and neglected to press his suit She has writ. ten back to a party here and says she is still iu the marry. Ing mood and if d suitable man can be found she will return. - Rogers Republican
 Some one threw a rock through plate glass window Ill the alley side of Stroud's new building at Rogers one night recently. It cost $50 to replace the glass, and the mayor has offered a reward of S25 for information that will lead te the arrest and eonvic- ton of the guilty person.
 4 silver medal contest was held in the Congregational Church at Sloan Springs Tues day evening of last week. The contestants were Misses Ethel Goulev, Edith Wisner, Della Martin and Florence Davey. The medal was won by Miss Martin, and Miss Davey won the second prize, one half doz en photographs.
 Last week J. W Phelan was offered 60 cents for a crate of berries here. He wouldn't sell at any price and shipped to Colorado Springs. N. 5. Nor ton shipped two crates to the same place Monday they got returns showing that the Der. ries sol1 for s 50 crate. Their profit above express and eoInmission was $1 50 d crate Rogers Democrat.
 Will Williams received a pleasant surprise last week when he received a check from the state authorities Of New
The Springdale news., 1899-05-26
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LOWELL.
A Thief Apprehended Death of A.
 G. Williamson.

The berries are fine and the yield large, bnt the plekers very scarce.
 There is a bald headed stranger who has taken board at $. A. Williams lately.
 Mrs. Shufold, of Fort Smith, has been visiting the family ot her brother, Hugh shelton.
 Eight refrigerators have been loaded with berries here during the week, including one Sun- day.
 Miss Otie Greene returned 10 her home at Prairie Grove Fri day after two weeks visit here.
 Louis Archer and Dr. Jno. Williamson have been buying and shipping berries. They have made good money.
 Miss Sallie Cowan left satur day for Colorado. She is travelling for her health as she has some lung ailment.
 Miss Lucy Williamson re- turned from South McAlester Sunday. She has been visiting her brother there for some time.
 Mrs. Lee Smithson and fam fly, of Exeter, Mo, spent lhe week here experimenting their berry farm just west of town.
 Mrs. Huffman, of Verona, Mo, and Mrs. Cox, of Rogers, were visiting relatives and friends here during first part of the week.
 c. w. McCommon, of Lowell, Tex, was united in marriage to Mrs, Mary Crowder, nee Pryor, last Thursday. They left for Texas Monday.
 A. G. Williamson died here Thursday after a long and troublesome illness. He was a brother of our merchant, F. Williamson, and was a pension CT from the late war.
 Two berry pickers from Mis-. souri entered the store of F. Williamson to buy grub. While he was in the side room waiting on them they stole hls watch. Deputy sheriff, sam Mcclure, followed and caught them near Rogers. One was given i've days ih jail and fifty dollars fine. The theft was committed Friday morning and he slept in jail Friday night.
 LEoNIDAs.
The Springdale news., 1899-05-26
MADISON
Chinch Bugs Make Their Appear
 ance-NeW Firm at St. Paul.

Chinch Bugs Make Their Appear
 ance New Firm at St. Paul,
 The Huntsville Cornet band has re organized with Frank Barr as leader.
 The Seventh Day Adventists began a gospel meeting at Combs recently.
 A. NJ. Culwell, of Wesley wants to be the Democratic can didate for assessor.
 Jesse Gillstrap, Robert Yount and Wm Charlesworth, under the firm name of Jesse Gillstrap X Co., will open up a stock of general merchandise at St. Paul June 1
 The chinch bug is an early arrival this season. In some places wheat is damaged con siderably already and corn is suffering from the invasion of these pesky things Hunts vile Democrat.
 Samuel Heydon, an old and highly respected citizen of Huntsville, died at his home in that city Saturday night, age S9 years. The remains were inferred the Huntsville ceme- tery Sunday under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity, of which he was q worthy mem ber.-Huntsville Democrat.
 Dr. Dabney was up from Delaney Thursday, and inform ed us that the river was full of fine fish and that large quantl- ties were being caught by us ing minnows for bait He also states that the supply of min nOWS at Delaney Is very limit ed and fishing parties should come we'll supplied with bait minnows.-St. Paul Mountain Air.
 George Carter, who was in. dicted for perjury at the recent session of the grand jury of this county and who took a change of venue to Washing ton county, was discharged by the court at Fayetteville on the ground that the indictment was not properly drawn. No one who is acquainted with the cir cumstances of this case doubts that Carter was guilty and 1t is to be regretted that he escap- ed punishment on a mere tech nicality Huntsville Demo crat.
The Springdale news., 1899-05-26

tory of bandits. Mr Cummings says he has a good man to pre- pare the manuscript, and that a book publisher is ready to print the book and allow him a royalty on the sales.-Eureka a Springs Times Echo,
 The school board at Eureka Springs has elected the follow ing teachers for the ensuing year: c. s Barnett, superin. tendent; Mrs. c. s. Barnett and Mrs. Anna D. Stoune. Misses Carrie Hawley. Mary Barnett, Lizzie Jordan, Eva Norris. Ger. tie Durey and Lena Rosie; Messrs. M. J. Russell, NJ l.. Mccall and H. K. Smith. The salary of the superintendent was increased from SIP 50 70 S125 per month.
 The apple crop of Carroll County gives great promise of being the best for years past. The trees are simply loaded with the fruit. There is one thing that should be remem. bered by owners of orchards and that IS to clear the trees of some of the apples. As full as the trees are it will be d mat ter of impossibility for it all to grow we'll and mature fully. Many make the serious mis. take of leaving too many ap ples on the trees There will also be splendid crops of cher ries, plums and pears It is wonderful, too, to see how rap idly they are growing The report of fruit prospects in Car roll County tallies exactly with that of the entire State. Our exchanges all say there were never better indications for a good crop of all kinds of fruit, except peaches .-E ufe k a Springs Flashlight.
The Springdale news., 1899-05-26
WHIT ENER.
Annual May Meeting A Marriage
 Other Interesting News.

Annual May Meeting A Marriage
 Other Interesting News.
 Col. Johnson came over from Wesley Sunday.
 A large crowd came up from Macedonia Sunday.
 Gilbert Vaughan went over to Springdale Friday.
 w. J. Sanders came down from Clifty Monday.
 James Bell has been hauling lumber to Fay etteville.
 A. Gibbs is having severe wrestle with the chills.
 E. B. Johnson came over from Draketown Saturday.
 Perry Fucker was down from Huntsville Saturday. 
 Syd Garrett, the efficient as. sistani journal clerk, was d own Sunday.
 J. NJ. Southerland is a firm believer in the benefits of ad- yertising.
 B. R. Abney, the enterpris- ing merchant at Macedonia came over this week.
 Among those who came down from Huntsville to attend the May meeting at Buckeye Sunday were Misses Virgie Cox, Hattie Berry, Ollie Berry,
The Springdale news., 1899-05-26
Sprinsdalj Hardware & Implement Co.

Jersey. Williams enlisted in Missouri company, but was transferred 10 a New Jersey regiment. New Jersey paid s4 a month, i'll addition to the government pay, to each sol, dier in her regiments, from the day of enlistment, and it was the check for this extra amount that Williams received. Rogers Democrat.
 Last Friday R. II. Miller brought in some apple tree limbs from the farm of c, l.. Clark, one half mile north of Bloomfield, which were heavily loaded with fruit. Mr. Clark has 35 acres in orchard and re ports the prospect for a fair crop good. He reports the Early Harvest, Red and Yellow Junes, the Ben Davis full, the Shannon Pippin, Mammoth Pippin and Maiden Blush all right, but says the Winesaps are short. He has few peach es on ore tree and feels conf dent of q good crop of apples, although q few trees will fall short of an average yield.-Si loan Springs Republican.
 The Rogers Shippers Union are experiencing considerable difficulty just now in getting ice for their refrigerator cars. The trouble came about in this manner. The Armour refriger- ator cars are the only ones op erating on the Frisco llne this year. The Sante Fe refrigera- tor cars are opperating on the Pittsburg X Gulf road, and when they came here over the Arkansas X Oklahoma and
The Springdale news., 1899-05-26

agreed to furnish cars for over s30 a car less than the Armour people, the Union decided to make this large saving and use the Santa Fe cars. Ed Somers. the Armour representative here, made a contract for the entire output of H. Y. Kings ice plant here, and the Unlon had to go to Bentonvllle, where they purchased 100 tons of natural Ice. When this is gone they expect to get their cars iced at Kansaa City.-Rogers Democrat.