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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-02
Mr.. j. B. Potter CentreviIIe, R. l., 80 years
old, writes Sept Is, 1899, Of
PAINE'S
Celery Compound.

Fifteen years ago had to give up business
on account of very poor health. I was suffering
from number Of old chronic diseases and had
complete nervous prostration. In 1891 I COM
menced taking Paines Celery Compound and soon
found that was getting the better Of my COM
plants. I continued using it until was restored
to good health Believing that an ounce Of preven-
ton is worth pound Of cure, take the Compound
in the spring and fall, and it keeps me we'll Paine's
Celery Compound has made almost new man of
me, and have gained twenty-eight pounds Of good,
solid flesh and blood, thanks to it's use"
Strong vigorous nerves keep the stomach, liver
and kidneys active. The ills of old age caused by
the breaking down of these great nerve centres are
prevented by Paine's Celery Compound.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-02
Georgia ASSEMBLY Overwhelmingly op'
posed to Negro Disfranchisement.

The Hardwick bill, introduced into
the lower house Of the Georgia State
Assembly for the purpose Of placing
such limitations on the negro vote Ia
this State as to practically disfrsn
chise the colored voter was over
whelmiDgly defeated lsstTuesdsy, the
result of the ballot being l37 to 3.
The result was surprise, as il
was expected the measure would re-
ceive strong support
The Hardwicb bill provided that nc
person should be q competent voter
unless he was able to read and write
any paragraph in the constitution OF
this State; to understand any para
graph in the constitution, and to
give a reasonable in depreciation,
thereof; provided, however. that no
msle person who was on January ] ,
1867, or any time prior thereto, en-
utled to vote under the laws Of the
State wherein he then resided, and
no linesl descendant of such person
be denied the right to register and
vote at any election in his State by
reason of his failure to possess the
educational qualifications provided
for.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-02
The Harper Financial Difficulties.

The B ,ltimore News says:
General regret will be telt in this
country that a publishing house of
such high character and so closely
associated with all the best traditions
of literary growth in America as the
Harpers should meet with financial
reverses. Founded by two brothers
at time when the publishing busi-
ness in this country was IN its infancy,
this firm came to be the leading rep
resentstive Of the publishing trade in
the United States, and has maintain
ed its reputation for integrity ard
conservatism to the very last. The
imprint of the Hsrpers upon book
or magazine has come to mean much,
not only on the financial side, but
also on the artistic and literary side.
The correspondence that passed be-
tween the Messrs. Harper and their
creditors, Messrs. j. Plerpont Nor.
gan & Co., in reference to an offer
from the latter for further financial
assistance. if needed, is described by
q New York paper as the most
remarkable that has ever been known
in the annals of q great business en-
terprise, the sterling integrity and
spirit of fortnight honesty Of the old
firm showing out in ther determine.
tion not to accept Of indulgence that
might eventually involve others in
trouble aud loss. An agreement ap-
pears to have been effected by which
the business Of the house will eventu.
ally be readjusted upon a substantial
basis. The new head OF the firm,
Col. G.. B. NJ Harvey, has been in
trusted by the company taking over
its affairs as agent and representative
and will no doubt lend to the re-
habilitation Of the business the re-
markable skill and talent for fnan.
ciering thai. have marked him in other
enterprises. The public at least will
trust that this may De the case, and
that nothing will occur to impair the
prestige Of a publishing house that
has formed so large a part Of the lIt-
ersry history Of the country; a house
that has given to the reading world
80 much that is choicest and best 10
authorship and illustration, and that
has devoted itself with such conscien.
tious judgment so many years to the
development of American letters, the
encouragement of young writer's and
the dissemination in American homes
of class of periodicals designed to
uplift and improve the taste and cul'
ture of the masses.n
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-02
T.W. WOOD & SONS, Seedsmen,
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.
KING GEORGE.
Preaching by Bishop Gibson Personals.

(Corresp )ndence Of The Free Lance }
King George c. H., Nov. 80.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Randolph, With
their bright and handsome little boy,
Stuart, Of Orange, who have been
visiting Mrs. Ada S. Robb, at Cley
dale, have returned.
Miss Julia c. Hunter, a pretty bru-
nette, daughter of NJ jor r. W. Hun
ter, of Alexandria, Va, who has been
visiting her aunt, Mrs. r E Stuart,
st Cedar Grove" has returned.
Mr.. William Tayloe, student at
Woodbury. Forest school, spent
Thsnsgiviug with his father aud
mother at "Powhatsn.u
Miss Annie NJ Bevan, the accom-
plished daughter of the late Mr.. Wm.
F. Bsvsn, OF Baltimore, is the guest
of her brother, Hon. Thos. II. Bevsn,
at Phaisalia.
Mr.. Charles Selden, OF Richmond.
Va, is visiting bis brother-in Law,
Mr.. W. r. Taylor, at Mount View.
Mr.. B. G. Grymes, one Of our lead
ing citizens, has returned from a
business trip to Washington and
Alexandria.
Miss Lille Pratt. the handsome
daughter OF Mr. Alexander Pratt.
spent last Saturday and Sunday with
Miss Mary Gray Arnold, at "Willow
Hlll.n
Mr.. Thaeker Berry is erecting a
large barn on his farm, known IS
Eden"
Bishop Gibson will preach at ST..
Paul's December 18th. at IL 80 A. NJ ;
at st. Johns at 7 80 P. NJ. the same
day, and at Emsuual church on the
l4'h at Il 30 A. NJ in this county.
Miss Eva Tsyloe. of Powhstsn, is
the guest Of Miss Mary Gordon Wal
lace, of fredericksburg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-02
Origin Of the Word "old Dominion. !"

S4&kAA hAV VIVIAN SAA SsAAAAAbAs
The authorities of the Colony of
Virginia at the time of the contest in
England between the Stuarts and
Cromwell appear to have been de-
voted to the Stusrts, and when the
Cromwellian government threatened
to send 8 feet to reduce the colony to
submission the officials dispatched q
message to young Charles (who was
afterward King of England. under
the title of Charles ii, and who was
then hiding in France,) to come over
and be King Of Virginia. 1t is said
that Charles was on the point of start
ing. when the collapse Of the Com
mon wealth and the Cromwellian re-
glme took place, which sent him to
the Eoelish throne. Charles never
forgot this devotion OF Virginia, and
that colony was subsequently classed
with Eoglsnd, Scotland aud Ireland
as leading members of the empire.
In this way Virginia came to be
known among the American Colonies
as the "Old Dominion. ."-Chicsgo
Inter Ocean.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-02
500 Reward, 500,

The readers ef this paper will be pleased TO
learn tnHt there 8 a. ieast one dr. aded dis
ease T. at science has been able TO cure In all
IT'S stages and that is Gaia rh. Hal s Catarr
Cur is the only positive cure known 20 the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being 8 cOhsti.
tuti Nal disc So. requiies a constitutional
treatment Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, act ng directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system thereby de-
stroyinG the foundation of the disease. and
giving the patient strength by building up
the cOnst tuition and assisting nature IN do
ing its W TX. The proprietOrs have s, much
faith In its curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars foe any case tha II
fails to cure SEM for list Of test monials.
Address, +. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. 75c,
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-02
CAROLINE.
Church ovements-Delightful Tacky
Party Personals

Church improvements Delightful Tack
Party Personals.
Correspondence Of The Free Lance.
Bowling Green, Nov. 80.
The Methodist Church, which ha
recently been undergoing repairs. il
about completed. The interior il
much besuufed by the improve,
ments. twill be ready for occupa-
tion by the lst Sunday in Decem ber
Miss Maria boswell, of Tsylors
vile, is spending some time at "Au.
burn," the home of Judge E C. Mon
cure.
Miss Grace King has returned to
her home in your city, after visit of
several days to friends at the Lawn
Hotel "
Rev. w. f. Hayes and wife return.
ed on Thursday from Petersburg,
where they have been attending the
Virginia Conference. Mr.. Hayes re
turns to us for another year, much to
the delight Of all denominations, as
he has made himself universally be.
loved during his three years sojourn
among us.
Mr.. Scott Cunningham, of Rich
mond, one of the old pupils of the
Southern Academy spent several
days at the Lawn" last week.
Mrs. w. H. Smith, of Louisa, is the
guest of her mother, Mrs j. E Ennis,
Of this place.
Rev. j. I. Mastn and wife, recent
ly OF Richmond, spent several days
This week with the family of Mr.. j
I. Stuff, near here, before moving to
their new home in Berkeley, where
Mr.. Mastin has been stationed for the
coming year
Mr.. w s. Mccoy, who has been on
an extended business trip through
the north aud Canada, returned FRI.
day, and is with his family at the
LAWN
Mr.. Lewis Vincent, who has been
attending a business college in Wash
Iugton, Is spending few days with
hls parents here.
Miss Pattie Broaddus, who is
attending the Southern Seminary,
spent Sunday and Monday at her
home in this county.
A delightful evening was spent by
the young ladies of the Seminary on
Monday, from z to 9:30 P. NJ, when
they all united in having "tscky
party" A prize was awarded TO the
tsckest young lady, and Miss Hope
Ovens was the recipient. Your scribe
happened 10 be one Of the witnesses
and 1t would have been hard to have
gotten together a merrier or tackier
crowd. D.
Toe condition of Mrs. W. E. Ennis
is little more favorable, but she is
still very sick.
Miss Mamie Samuel, who is teach
ing in this county,spent Sunday with
the family of Mr.. E R. Coghill.
Misses Grace Coghlll and Ada
Parr returned on Monday to the
Southern Seminary, after visit to
their homes in this county.
Mr.. G. E Knopf and sisters, now
of PenDsylvsnia, but who conducted
mercantile business at Milford for q
number Of years, arrived here on
Saturday and are at the Lawn"
where they will remain for some time
before going south.
MISS blanche Mastn, of Berkley.is
expected here today, and will be the
guest of her friend, Miss Cordie
Winston while in town.
w.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-02
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the pub.
lie to know Of one concern in the land
who are not afraid to be generous to
the needy and suffering. The pro-
prietors of DR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds.
have given away over ten million trial
bottles Of this great medicine; and
have the satisfaction Of knowing IL has
absolutely cured thousands OF hopeless
cases. Asthma, Bronchitis. Hoarseness
and all diseases Of the Throat. Chest
and Lungs are surely cured by It, Gall
on M M Lewis, Druggist. and get a
free trial bottle. Regular size 300. and
81 Every bottle guaranteed. or price
refunded.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-02
Liquor Dealers.
p. MCCraCken, Bro. s Co.,

GROCERs AND LIQUOR DEALERS.
Offer Ten Thousand Gallons PURE RYb
and BOURBON WHISTLES, from the fol-
lowing well known distilleries Graft & 90.
OF Ohio; Boone County Distilling Co., Of
Kentucky Monticello Distillery, of Mary
land, and w. +. Gray, of Pennsylvanis.
They also offer Staple and Fancy Groceyies
Agricultural Implements Seeds, Gusno, and
Cement
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-02
Working Night and Day

The busiest and mlghtiest little thing
that ever was made is DR. Kings New
Life Pills Every pill is sugar coated
globule OF health. that changes weak
ness into strength, listlessness intC
energy. brsin-fag into mental power.
They're wonderful in building up the
health. Only 25c per box. Sold by M.
M, Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-02

The results of preliminary surveys
for petroleum in the Island of Suma-
ira are so encouraging that the land
examined by Russian engineer from
B4ku has been leased, aud workings
will shortly be commenced. The petro-
leum thus found will probably be
shipped to Japan and China.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-02
MRS. JENCIE MONROE,
DEALER IN
Liquors and Groceries,
Commerce st., FREDERICKSBURG, VA

am the sole agent here of the celebrated
APpLEWOOD VIII SkEN a so keep al
grades Of Whiskey, IRON Sl.0O up % 81 % per
gallon. King Lear WhisSey al AOO Best IN
the world. APPLE BRANDIES from s. 90 70
$40
A full stock Of Corned Potomac Herring on
hand.
Consult your interest by calling on me be
fore buying or making your purchases.
MRS. JENCIE MONROE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-02

Dr.. Oady's Condition Powders, are
Just what horse needs when IN pao
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
yermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best In use TO put .
morse In prime condition. Price 25
cents per package. For sale BY NJ. II.
Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-02
ELK RUN WF4ISKEY.

This celebrated brand Of KENTUCKY
proof and years old at k2 per Ion is for
sale by Mrs +. Monroe, Commerce
street, Fredericksburg "a. For fla Or II
has no superior at the price. II is uOoth
pleasant to dink, and there is not head
ache in a gallon Come and try it, and YOU
will buy no other.
mch25-6m
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-13
{, B. RILEY.
Hosiery.

Hosiery.
At Il! cents. We have a
fine ribbed, hard twisted thread
hose Tor Children, sizes 5 to 8!
inches. s.
At IA cents our iron clad
hose for boys is wonderful
stocking. One pair will out
wear two pairs Of most kinds
We have sold up to this date
294 dozen or 1923 pairs Of
this our Iron clad stocking;
SIZES & to 10 inches.
At Is conts we have both
heavy and fine ribbed hose for
Children, extra heavy ard
double knees; sizes & to 10
inches.
At % cents Our fast black
cotton hose for children are
excellent value.
At II cents We have received
one moro lot Of Ladies'
lIcrmslorf black and Richclieu
rilbad hose, high aplicod heel
| and double so!es, real value 10
more.
At Is cents vo are showing
a Edics stocking OF black Isle,
dropped stitch,
At 50 cents, 3 pairs for 81;
we have three styles Of ladies
hosiery that are trade winners,
Eembrand ribbed, Richelicu
ribbed Isle and a plain cotton
stocking.
At 30 cests a ladies black
| Isle Iaco nose.
Drapery Silk.
Liberty silk, 40 inches wide
at 80 cent?; colors white, black
pink, blue AID green.
Printed drapery silk so inch.
es vida at Az cents, instead Of
80 and Gj cents.
228 t..I,;g 81.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-13
c,tv Court Cases.

Before Judge Ball in the city court this
morning Charles Virgins was charged
with being drunk. The case was heia Ut,
until to- morrow morning.
Francis Conner got drunk last night
anGi in order to keep him from trouble he
was locked up. He is only 10 years or age.
He refused to tell where he got his liquor
and WIS reCOmmttteu,
John Mullen was charged with vagran-
ey. He had been to Philadelphia end when
he reached Wilmington he fell asleep ut
the brick yard and was arrested. ne was
allowed to 20. His home Is in Brandywinc
Ntthe session of the court last night
Charles Schultz, William NJ. McFarlin,
William Boyle Raymond Karboeski. Ed
ward Tobin and Martin Joyce, the SIX
small boys who were arrested on Monday,
charged with stealing brass from the Har-
Ian and Hollingsworth Company, were
given a hearing. The testimony show cd
that McFarlln, Tobin and Barbooki were
not connected In tile case and they were
dismissed. The othcr three boys were held
in 5000 bail for hearlng ut tho upper
court
James McGinnis one of the dealers in
old metals, who purchased the brass froM
the boys, was given a lecture by Judge
Ball, The Judge concluded by telling him
II he was mt more careful from whom ne
bought brass he would losO his license. Ed
ward Schneise, charged with stealing
number of tickets from the steamer bran
DIVINE was dismissed, as tho t.cksts no
took had no value.
The cases of WIN Spires and Harrison
Perkins, colored, charged with stealing
quantity of brass from the Phlladeiphla,
Wilmington and Baltimore Rallfoau
Company were continued until Saturday
morning.
Patrick Lverty and George Henry were
fined $40 and costs for &C ing disorderiy..
VIM. Ii hamilton, charged with assault and
battery, was fined $40 aid costs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-13
A BRILLIANT WEDDING

Justice and Mrs. George Gray attended
the marriage Of Miss Jane Brown Fuller
daughter Of the Chief Justice of the Su-
preine Court. to Nathaniel L. Franois Of
Boston. at Washington yesterday. It was
ono Of the most brilliant affair that hns
ever taken place in the capitol city and
was attended by the cream Of society and
several foreign noblos. )
President and Mr.. Mckinley were not
at tho ceremony, nor did they 20 to tho
reception. The reason ascribed for their
absence Is that no invitation. except to the
church function, was extended to the Chief
Executive and his wife. They, 10 10
understood, construed this to mean that
the church Invitation was simply perfume
tory, so they sent regrets few days ago.
The feminine portion Of the Fuller
family deeply resented the fact that tho
bride OF to-day was the only young wo-
man Of similar rank in Washington who
was not invited to the dinner and dance
given to tho young nieces Of President
and Mrs. Mckinley in the White House
last January. -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-13
DEATHS,

FIAMER--1n Concord, Pa. i. on the 9th inst
John Ii Fla,ner, aged 83 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral from the residence OF his son,
Charles II. Flamer, No il6 East llth street.
on Thursday afternoon, at | o'clock. Services
at Ezion Church at O'clock and interment at
Ezon cemetery
CLAIR In this city, on A pri II, 1902 Sarah V,
widow Of the late Jessie NJ. Clair, in her Slst
year
Relatives and friends are respectfully ip.
,vited to attend her funeral from the. resi-
dence Of her son in-law, Mr.. Owen Ton1linson,
2201 Carter street, on saturday afternoon at
o'clock Services continue at Bethel church
Brandywne Hundred at O'Clock. lnterment
at Bethel cemetery. Friends can view the rel
mains ut the church.
widow Of stephen N. Fogg aged 2 years.
Relatives and friends of the family are in
vited to attend the funeral from her late resi-
dence, FOL adams street, Oh Friday afternoon
at o'clock
THOMpSO Mn this city, on the 18th inst,
Relatiyes and friends are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral from the residence OF
John Wier, shellnot on fr ~ y afternoon az at
One faithful and true has left us.
ANDERSON. In this city, Tn 18th inst. Dor
cas- wife Of James II. Ande1 son, aged Al yrs,
The funeral will take place on Saturday ar
ternoon al o'clock lntcrment ut summit
Bridge, Del.
BA RBER--At the residence of George Stewart
Newark nel., on the llth inst, Mattie N. Bar
Der in the 32d year OF her age.
relative, and lends are invited to attend
the funeral on Friday afternoon. services at
Union Church. Morton, Kont CO., Md, at l
o'clock lntermeLt i'll cemetery adjoining.
ERuOA Suddenly, in this city, on April
18th, Charles Wesley, youngest son OF Rob
crt aud Sarah Broomall in his 18th year.
elatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral from his parents residence, eUa
Market street, on Sunday afternoon at = 30.
Services in Brandywine NJ II. Church at $
O'Clock. 1nterment at Rivervew cemetery. Il
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-13
Badly Injured,

Charles Pursley whose skull was fract-
ured at New York In the accident at u .
Willis avenue bridge died yesterday. This
brings tho number Of fatalities up to five.
James S. Hendricks Of the Edgemoor
Iron Company Superintendent of the
bridge was arraigned for manslaughter
yesterday In connection with the death Of
his five worklnen. He was reinanded to
the Coroner who held him under s5,oo0
bonds.
Samuel &. Wolf the assistant foreman
who received severe scalp woundsis VII
mington boy, the son Of Mrs. X. II. VOL,
Of No. 40S Il. Third street. Mrs. WOLF
went to New York this afternoon In re-
Spouse to q telegram received from her son
this morning. He Is now at his home NO.
Sl8 Il. 136th street having been removed
from the hospital yesterday,
Mr.. Wolf is 80 years OF age and has been
In the employ of the Edeemoor Company
for number Of years While at work OH
bridge in Virginia, several years ago be
narrowly escaped death by the collapse OF
the structure. Tuesdays experiences was
therefore his second, and his many VIII
mington friends have concluded that he
was horn uEder u lucky srar.
Newspaper reports gayo MIR. Wolf's ad-
dress as kentucky. but Mrs Wolf says
thst her son lived there but, Is months.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-13
ANCIENT SPEAKING STATUES.
UInsperO Tells OF the Mechanical
, Statues of Egyptian Gods.

3 Statues of Egyptian Gods.
NJ CASTOR Maspero, the we'll known
French Psychologist, has recently written
an interesting article on the speaking
statues of ancient Egypt, He says hat
the statues of some of tho gods were made
of jointed parts and were supposed to COM
municate with the faithful by speech,
signs and other movements. They were
hndo Of wood, painted or gildod. Their
hands could be raised AID lowered and
their heads moved but il is not known
whether their feet could be put in motion.
When one of the faithful asked for advice,
their god answered either by signs or
words Occasionally long speeches were
made and at other lines the answer was
simply an inclination Of the head.
. Every temple had priests WHOSE special
duty it was to assist the statues to make
these communications. Tho priests did
, not make any mystery Of their part III the
proceedings. 1t was believed that the
, priests were intermediary between the
! gods and mortals, and the priests them
! selves had u very exalted idea Of their call
ing. They firmly believed that the souls
of diTinlties inhabited the statues and
they always approached them with reli-
gious fear and reverence.
These priests would stand behind the
statues and move their heads or hands or
speak for them, never doubling that at
that moment their movements and words
were inspired by the divine spirit dwelling
In tho statues. The statues were regarded
as SO very much alive that in war they
shared the fate Of those people whose del
ties they were, They were taken prison
ers, condemned to death or given into
slayory--tn other words, placed in the
temples Of the conqurring gods. If they
/ were returned to their own temples, they
bore inscriptions tcstilying u, their defeat
and Imprisonment.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-13
4 Logical SuEGestion.

The venerable K. l.. Dabney, ID. d., Is
we'll known i'll this country and abroad.
Upward of 20 years ago his youngest son
Lewis was sharp wlttcd lad who prom
ised to become IL respected chip of tho Old
block. u
The lad was whipped one day for an act
of disobcdirnce and then had to undergo
the more trying ordeal IF sitting quietly
on the sofa. He became deeply absorbed
in thought and presently asked;
: Ma, why did you whip me?'
$50 As to make you better boy, was
the response
Lewis again became lost in Thoughtful
reflection Presently he blurted out;
mia do you believe in prayer
eyes my son,
''It you were to ask God to make me q
better boy, do you think he would grant
your prayer
II think 10 would, SON
well, then, nm, wish You would pray
Il little more and whip a litt!o less ST
Louis Post Dispatch.