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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-05-12
Suggestions.

sugar-d Walnut Dates.
Buy somethlps dainty for the table
at the PALACE BAKERY.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-05-12

The High School pupils will give a
reception at the City hall Immediately
after the Harlan Denison Debate on
Saturday evening.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-05-12

+ s. E. Allen has traded his new house
in east Denison for II lots in north
benson, realizing good price for his
home.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-05-12

A lecture next Tuesday evening on
Christian Science, a subject much
talked about but little understood. Ad-
mission free.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-05-12

Mrs. w. j. SERVER and Mrs. j. I'll.
Gable made pleasant trip to Omaha
yesterday
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
jefferson Davis in Bronze.

The first portrait statue Of Jefferson
Davis will be unveiled in Hollywood ,
near Richmond city. this fall 1t is
expected that at the same time the
monument TO Miss Winnie Davis, 10 be
erected by the contributions OF the
Daughters Of the Oonfederacy, will be
unveiled.
The monument to Mr.. Davis is aper-
sonsl tribute from the surviving MEM
bers of his family. The statue was
modelled by George j Zolnay, the New
York sculptor. who also made the
model of the Winnie Davis monument
which has been sent to Italy to be
worked into marble. The statute Of
President Davis has been finished in
clay and formally accepted by Mrs.
Davis. 1t will soon be cast in bronze.
The total height Of the figure and ped.
estal will be about twelve feet, that OF
the figure alone being a trifle over seven
and one-half feet. The pedestal which
will be of Southern granite, will be OF
simple design, and will bear on its face
the name and age Of Mr.. Davis. and
possibly, an additional appropriate in
scription.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13

which was mailed to The Free Lance
by your correspondent, there Is full
account of the ceremonies and speeches
on the occasion Of the Inauguration OF
the Provisional Court Of Porto Rico.
whose sittings wilt be held In San
Juan. The court is composed Of an
American lawyer Judge Pettingill)
and two army officers Majors Dimmick
and Thomas The principles and
practices Of the common law will gov
ern its procedure, aud its institution
marks an important epoch, being the
first step in bringing the Jurisprudence
Of this island within the scope and
sway Of that marvellous and benlgnant
scheme of Justice which underlies the
Magma Oharta and the Constitution OF
OR own favored land.
John X Garrison.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
The First Fourth Of July in Porto
Rice.
Special Correspondent Of The Free
Lance.
San Juan, Porto Rico,
fOQn


San Juan, Porto Rico,
July >, 1899
One year ago it would not have been
imagined. even by the most sanguine,
that the Fourth of July. 1899. would
have been celebrated in San Juan Porto
Rico, on scale of dignity and with
such enthusiasm as would reflect credit
on any city Of equal size in the United
States. Yet. such was the celebration
of "the ever Glorious Fourth " that
transpired in San JUN. All Of the
public buildings, and many private es-
Adjustments, were tistefully decorated
in red, white and blue, and "Old
Glory" fioated proudly from every
point. The military parade was excep'
tionaIly fue, the long line Of troops,
cl I'd in blue coats, white trousers white
helmets, with we'll FURNISHED arms, pre-
senting pleasing and striking picture.
Many of the native organizations turn
ed out. The fire department of San
Juan. with old fashioned hand engines.
and the Insular police, uniformed in
white caps. blue frocks and white
pants. helped to swell the procession.
In the plaza a handsomely decorated
stand was erece ed. from which the
ID 81 aration of Independence was read
and orstions delivered in the genuine
Fourth of July style.
At the pal zee. which was resplendent
in exterior decoration, the Gov srnor-
General (Brigadier General DIyis) held
C lrd reception from IL a IN. to IL
m which was largely attended by
army officers, officials, Porto Rican
dignit aries, with good sprinkling of
ladies, American and Porto Rican. In
the spacious dining room, overlooking
San Juan Bay, a bounteous collation. OF
ice-cream, water ices. cake and cooling
punch was served The day was de-
lightfully cool and pleasant, more so
tn an any Fourth Of July your CORE
spondent remembers to have experienced
in the latitude Of Washington or Vir-
ginia Some of the features of the af-
ternoon were dinner given to the poor
and boat races on the bay. In the eve.
ming. from to 10 p. m, brilliant
display of fire works was exhibited
from boats anchored in the hsrbor, the
effect upon the water being peculiarly
attractive.
In the San Juan News Of July Attn,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
The Normal Excursion.

The excursion down the river on the
steamer Essex Monday evening, urder
the auspices of the Business Mems AS
ISOLATION, of this city, TO the Normal
School. was the feature of the session
50 far. From 80 to 6 O'Clock there
was u crowd Of prettily dressed girls,
many acc ompanied by admiring male
escorts, vending their way to the
wharf, and at 6 10 the steamer cast her
moorings. and with 307 happy excur-
siOnists started down the river. IL was
al ideal evening coverings Brass
Band. which had kindly rendered their
services, was on the hurricane deck dis.
ooursing sweet music as the steamer
glided through the clear waters Of the
ippAhannock Ii was not long before
there were groups of girls and boys
whose voices. accompanied 10y guitars
and mandolins, made music which lent
a charm to the scene. A glee club OF
olng men enlIvened the occ Aston with
comic and sentimental selections, aud
attracted a crowd of listeners
The steamer went as far as Hay
field" where she rounded for the return
home. which was reached at 10 o'cl ok.
Every body regretted that the outing
had ending and wished that it could be
r.naated The whole committee of ar
engagements deserve credit for the adj
mirable manner in which the affair was
conducted but we cannot refrain from
saying that to the chairman, COL Il. ID.
COLE, extra credit is due. Many kind
words were said for President Henry
Williams. Of the Weems Line. who gen.
srously gave the use OF the steamer free
Of charge.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
Miss Wheeler to Go to Manila

Washington. July II Miss Annie
Wheeler daughter Of Gen. Joe Wheeler,
is going t. accompany her father to
the Philippines Miss Wheeler has
been app )inted nurse by the War
Department. and 80 she goes in all Of
fetal capacity. She applied herself
for the commission, and after her re-
cord in the hospitsls in Cuba and Il e
camps in this country the department
cheerfully granted her request. and
on Saturday she got her papers She
starts with her father this week on his
overland trip to San Francisco and
will sail for Manila on the first trans
mott
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
Looking After Places for virginians.

Locking AFTER PIaces ior Vlrglnlans'
Senators Daniel and Martin and Rep
resentatives Hay and Swanson were IN
Washington on Monday to secure the
appointment of number Of officers be-
low and including the rank Of captain
in the new volunteer regiments to be
sent to the Philippines. AT the war
Department they had interviews with
the Secretary of War and Adjntant-Gen-
eral Oorbin They ascertained that the
State would be entitled, under the APP
portionment, to three commissioned
officers-a captain and two lieutenants.
The Senators had list of applicants,
from which they wished the appoint
ments made. This was placed on file
= the Adjutant- Generals office. but as
the appOiutme ITS will be made from
volunteer officers who have served in
CuSl or the Philippines, it is nct GER
tain that any on the list will be APP
pointed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
For over Pity Years

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children
while teething. with perfect success. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
Is the best remedy for DiarrhOea. 1t
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part Of the world twenty-five cents
a bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winelov's Gonthin0 SWIM
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
Wascott for Congress.
The Alexandria Gazette says ::

Inc AleXahuIia paHo''o 9"J"'
People from the Eastern Shore say
that Mr.. Wescott, Of Accomac. Will be
a candidate for the next Democratic
nomination for Congress in the fret
district Of that State. and that as the
Northern Neck has had the Congress
man from that district for hong time
viz; Critcher. Beale. Ayres. Mayo and
Jones. they think their portion Of the
district is entitled to the place now.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
Trinity Sunday School Picnic

The Sunday School Of Trinity church
held their annual picnic at New
Hope, on the Narrow Gauge r. r =,
yesterday The day was an enjoyable
one. Swings and rustic seats had been
provided for the children. and when
the huge baskets filled with good things
were opened many hearts were made
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
Head Chopped Open With a Ratchet.

John Hume, Of Gordon district. was
lodged in Jail on Friday morning last
by Constable J l. Morris. to await the
action Of the grand jury on the charge
of chopping open the head of John Il
lanes with Ratchet on July Sd. He
was sent on by Justices Waller aud
BARLEY. in default of $500 bail. 1t is
said that when the chopping occurred
James was attempting to assault
Hume's daughter. James was danger
ously wounded, the physicians having
to remove q quantity of his brains, but
notwithstanding this he is reported TO
be improving. Orange Observer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
Yellow Fever On the Isthmus.

New York, July l1.-Acc )rding to
the Colon Starlet Of June 20, which
reached the city today by the steamer
Fiance, it has been many years since
the Panama isthmus has been visited
with such an outbreak of yellow fever as
had been prevailing in the City of Pana-
ma. From May ? to June 10 there had
been thirty -four cases of the disease, Of
which eighteen had been fatal On
June 2 there were thirteen new cases,
two of which proved fatal. AT the time
of publication the fever was on the de-
crease. and in the city of Colon there
had not been single case. notwith-
standing the daily intercourse between
the two cities.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
HEADQUARTERS for Building Materials.

keep all kinds of North Carolina and VIZ
gluia Lumber, dressed aud undrcsscd. ohln'
sles. Latns, sash. Doors and Blinds. Lime,
Cement, Calcine Plaster. PlaStcrlng HAIR
building and Paving Brick. Tin and Iron
Mixed Paints and Dry Paint, Linseed OIL,
Turpentine, Dryer Narnish and Lewis White
Lead. Paint Brushes OF al kinds. indOw
q ASS and Putty, Farm Wagons, Road carts
- Rnggies +. D. COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
spotsylvania Farm Purchased.

Mr.. K. L. Biscoe has purchased OF
Mr.. Lee J. Graves, of Spots lvania,
his /" Belmont" farm, better known
as the Nathan Johnson tract, contain
ing go acres, for s., 500.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13

The report of Capt Watkins OF the
strandinR of the American Line steam
ship Paris which some time ago went
down on the rocks off the English coast
on her return trip t. America,
has been made public by the Local
board Of steamboat inspectors. Capt
Watkins makes no attempt to eVade re.
sponsibility for the accident. but on
the contrary, says frankly that the
stranding Of the ship was the result OF
An unacc ountable error on his part
The accident. he says, was not due 20
any want of thought or anxiety about
his vessel. but resulted from mistake
ne m ,de IN calculating the position OF
the ship The local inspector OF steam
vessels has suspended Capt. Watkins
license as master Of ocean steamers Tor
two years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
Memories of Old Virginia Before the War.

Memories of Old Virginia Before the War
A rare treat at the Opera House on
next Tuesday night. at o'clock, July
18th. 1899 A lecture by judge Henry
W. Tourney, of Richmond, Va. This
is a lecture full of interest. presenting
bv- apt incident and illustration vivid
picture of former life and manners in
the .'Old Dominion. 1t has been de-
livered already in several Southern
cities. and is now being arranged for
at many other points. The lecture is
very entertaining and instructive, and
the public is most cordially invited.
General admission TO all parts of the
house. 25 cents; no reserved seat J.
Tickets for sale at the door on the night
of entertainment Remember. Tuesday
night, July 18th. Come one. come all
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
New Advertisements.

The Rappahsnnock Electric Light
and Power Company's plant and prop
erty will be cold at pablo auction on
Tuesday, Aug. 10. 1899. See the ad
in another column.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
A Biz New whiskey Trust.

Trenton, n. j., July 1.-The
promised Whiskey Trust came into
existence today, taking charter for
the Distilling Company of America
with capital stock of Sl25, 200. 900.
The fee for filing the certificate was
s25, 900. The preferred stock Will
amount to $50, 600, 900 and will p'y I
per cent. cumulative dividends. This
company absorbs number OF distlll'
cries in the South and West The prin'
cipal office will be in Jersey City. The
trust is the third largest in America.
The Federal Steel Trust stands at the
head Of the list, with $500. 900, 600
capitalization. Next in line Is the
Leather Trust, with sl35, 600, OOO
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
Jones Will Not Retire.

New York. July 1l.-ES-Gov. W. j.
st ne. Of Missouri. who has been for
some time the controlling figure IN the
Democratic National Committee. Ia
here.
lie says there Is no truth In tie
reports that Senator James n Jones.
of Arkansas, intends to resign the
Craftsmanship of the committee, aud
that Senator Martin. Of Virginia, Is
likely to succeed him
Il have just received letter from
Senator Jones -" said Mr. stone, land
ne tells me that his health Is now good
He is in London suburb. where he
will remain most Of the summer |
expect % see him by September J. ana
| am in a position TO make the positive
statement that he will remain AZ the
head Of the Democratic National Com
mittee He will lose no time IN get
ting T. work after his return
Mr.. Stone laughed at report that
he had come to New York tp see
Augustus Van WICK and other promi'
nent Democrats and prepare for the
meeting of the National Committee IN
Chicago, July 20.
mo preparations are needed for the
meeting of the National Committee,
he said land. in any event. would
not come to New York to do any pre-
pairing. | am here ID transact some
business aud as soon as it is compl' ted
| shall start for Chicago
Have you any reason to hope that
the New York Democrats will do any
better than they did in 1896 If the
Chicago platform is ieaflirmed by the
Democratic National Convention next
year," was asked.
IAN can say in answer 10 that.
replied Mr.. Stone, that the Obi
cago platform will be reafhrmed and
that Bryan will be elected President
Of the United States -
The Tammany leaders are not show
ing much interest in the coming meet
ing Of the National Committee They
will have a representative at Chicago
July 20 to report on the work of the
committee, but no prominent members
of the organization are expected to
make the trip
Augustus Van WICK was sitting in
his office yesterday talking with Mr.
J. J Willett. Of Alabama. when ex-
Gov Hogg, Of Texas. was announced
Ex-Gov Hogg said that he called on
ex.Judge Van WICK to pay his respects
that there was mo p litic' in it. -
In view Of the exams recent pune
turing Of the Van Wyck boom, the
visit was the subject # much COM
ment
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
Entered at she PostOffioe at Erederioks.
burg, Va, as second. GLASS matter }
Richmond, Fredericksburg 4
Potomac Railroad.

Schedule in effect May 2lst. 1899.
TRAINS LEAVE FREDKRlCh SBrKG
Leave NOrthward.
8 Il A. n. daily.
sl6A. NJ. Daily except sunday, local. Go
QuanticO only.
lO.l3 A. NJ. sundays only.
lL3s A. NJ daily except sunday
1857 +. NJ. daily except sunday. Does not
stop between Frederick sburg and Quauti~o.
s.%s t. NJ. daily.
Leave Southwark.
o.3s A. NJ. daily. Stops only at Milford
boswell and Ashland, week days Makes sll
local stops Sundays.
l2.4s p. NJ. daily except Sunday. Makes all
local stops.
I.27 r. NJ. Daily except sunday stops only
At Milford, boswell, Ashland aud Glen Alien.
80 =. NJ. Dairy stops oniy al boswell ana
Ashland.
Ga T.. VI. Daily makes All local stops.
fredericksburg aud Richmond AcromodA-
tiou. Daily except sunday.
Makes all local stops.
Leaves FREDERICKSBURG Al 60 A. VI Ar
flves Richmond So A. NJ. LcaN hlchmona
sttP NJ Arrives, frcderlcksnur ~ I. VI.
w. T. Taylor. Traffc Manager.
K. +. u. Myers. President.
q. Z. COX. Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
The Grain Market.

Ohicago-wheat, July TX Sept. 1874
Corn, July 49,; May oats, %
New York wheat, 70 20
80 Southern corn. 40 to Al
Baltimore Southern wheat, 70 30 70
Southern corn. 40 to Al.
Richmond-W Wheat, 20 30 10; corn
~ to AZ.
Alexandria-WhAat. SO 70 70; CORN
40 n IL.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
S. Sydney Bradford,

The only licensed REAL ESTATE
AGENT AND AUOTIONEER in Fred
ericksburg, Va. having complied with
the laws and regulations Of the City and
State governing the same. is now ready
to list property Of all classes. All real
estate intrusted to me for sale will be
well described and thoroughly adver-
tised Easy terms.
Office 9OS Princess Anne Street .FrCd-
ericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13

Officials If the London Foreign once
say they feel sure that no Canadian po'
lice are 60 be sent into the disputed dis
trict in Alaska.
Car Nicholas III has proclaimed
Grand Duke Michael heir to the throne
Of Russia
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
PERSONAL.

Mr. Thomas Beazley is I'D very at his
home in the county.
Major Thomas f. Wallace was kept
busy shaking hands with the members
Of his old regiment, the 30th Va. and
said he did not know so many were
olive 1t was his first visit ID court for
several years.
Those present from Fredericksburg
were Messrs. Henry Wissner, H. +.
Crismond. l. l. Coghill, II h Gould
man, Jr W +. Lang. l. + Tyler h.
@. Ninde. J. W Masters. W. A. Bell,
NJ. S Chancellor, Frank Timberake
Ashton Gill, Maurice Hirsh. c. W.
Jones. s | Baggott, Jr Of the Star.
and The Free Lance representative.
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
The following are the court proceed
ings:
Thomas Samuel relieved from pay
ing Of poll tax on account of failing
health.
II B Wheeler and ID. J. Waller APP
pointed and qualified as justices from
Madison district
w. w. Burruss appointed and quail
fed as constable for Madison district.
R II Bowers appointed and q1ali-
fed as overseer Of poor for Reedy
Church district.
l. J. Head qualified as deputy treas
urer.
R. b Oliver qualified as deputy
sheriff
G. f. Farmer appointed and qualified
as constable for Bowling Green dis
trict.
W. p. Skinker appointed and quail.
fed as overseer Of poor for Port Royal
district.
Mrs Alice Coleman DeJarnette quail
fled as Administrative of Elliott DeJar-
nette, deceased
Last will Of Morton TaliaferrO (col.
ored) proved and admitted to record.
Last will Of Valvin Sutton (colored)
proven and admitted to record.
Major Thomas 2. Wallace, OF Freder-
icksburg, admitted to practice in this
court
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
$4,000 LOST

The Big Fire at Spo'sylvauia, G. H.,
cost Residents Of the comfy that
amount through Failure 10 Insure
vi all the Property Destroyed none
was covered by Insurance, except Mr.
Knighton's ResideEca.
The Georgia Home--Ol ard Reliable
Carried His Risk and will Pay His
l. iss
People in the Country shau!d Protect
their Property
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
LOCAL MARKETS

Wheat, so to 60; corn, 43 to 40, meal 80
toI0O per 100 pounds; oats, ~ to 30;
fowls dive, 8 to 81 spring chickens.
10 to II cts. per ID. lard, Z
to 8; eggs, 10 to II cts butter S
"a 60 20; hams, to 10, Irish
potatoes, 50 to co. beef, to 81 veal
to AZ; Pork, to AZ hides
(ereen) 8 to 7 hides (dry) TO 10 hides
(green) sailed. Z TO 3.
Wool-Unwashed. 10 to 20 washed.
% IN o.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
4 rRELER FROM cHlcAG0.

Chicago. July u Robert + Burke.
secretary Of the Cook County Demo
cratic Committee and leader Of the
Harrison forces. went to New York To-
consult the Tammany managers before
the meeting to be held in Chicago by
the National Committee July 20
Secretary Burke Will meet New York
party leaders and discuss what should
be done at the Chicago meeting There
is a bond Of sympathy between Ohiclgo
and New YGrk Democratic managers.
which has on more than one ,cvslon
induced Ex-Governor Atgeld 10 criti-
else Mayor Harrison for undue init.
macy with the 'Tammany gold bugs ~
Many le.ieve that the two cities will
be found working together when the
time comes for practical politics. -
Mayor Harrison Will not have Hryan
in 1900 il he can help it. Harrison
cries loudly for silver, but the Bryan
men have no faith in him. The Hi.
nois Democratic. managers are mostly
for Bryan. but il is not unlikely that
they would regard favorably con.bi
nation with other States 10 emphasize
the trusts and pay less attention t. the
l6-tO-l doctrine.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
sHRET.IRoN DEMOcRAcY.

Seattle, Wash July II. Col, Jim
ME" Oliver, a well-known New York
politician and member OF Tammany
Hall. who has arrived here on his way
to Alaska, says that the rank and file
Of Tammany Hall will be solid for
Bryan.
When asked If Tammany would
stand free silver platform, he
replied
"Tammsny will indorse and follow
Bryan anywhere, even if the party
were to put sheet-iron into the plat
form "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
CAROLINE COURT
/ X Garrison

AtOroliue Court on Monday the far
mers came out in large numbers. Con.
tentment was written on he faces Of
all. This was caused by good prices
realized from sales tobacco; the
wheat crop gathered in the grain.
aries the good pros ct for corn prices
Of lumber advancing the fine rain OF
the Saturday previous and general
prosperity which when realized by the
farmer. il reflected 10 the mercantile
community. whose representatives we're
present I'm full force,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-13
THE STATE SENATE.
COUNTY COMMITTEE.

The new Democrat county commit
tee hel their first regular meeting since
their organization when Mr. T ID.
Coghill was elected chairman Nothing
If imp was transacted. An ad'
ijutnment vas made to August CONT,
when II will be determined whether a
primary or a convention will be held 70
nominate a candidate for the Leglsla-
ture As there has been many changes
in the personnel Of the committee, we
give 1t as at present constituted:
f. ID Coghill. chairman T n.
WEIGH. P A. Grayatt, r q Moncure.
L. J. smith, Archy Smith, X +. Blin.
t1n. Seth Peatross. Robt 4 Oliver, W
L. Cobb Barton Morris. Arch samuel.
Woodford Broaddus, Walter Green, I.
p Farmer. Younger Farmer, NJ u.
Broaddus. Eugene Pitts, Jno II Gould
man. l. & White, u 3 Powers, q.
Everett Parish, Jno. W hafoe. O b
Conway. J. W. Jones. @. W. Tompkins