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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
LOCAL MARKETS,

Wheat, 60 to 20; corn, 3S to 40, meal 81
to 30 per 100 pounds oats, ~ TO 30
turkeys live toScts. dressed II to IL ;old
fowls (live), to 81 spring chickens,
30 to % cts. per Id. ; lard,
to s; eggs, 10 to II cts. (; butter
10 to 30; hams, 9 to TO- Irish
potatoes, so to 90; sweet potatoes,
80 to rs; beef, 8 70 81: veal
4 to Az; Pork, 4 70 AZ; hides
(green), Q to ;hides tdry) s TO 10 hides
(green) sailed. 2 to 8.
Wool-Unwashed. l6 to II; washed.
81 to %.
The Grain Market.
The grain markets closed yesterday
as follows:
Ohicago-wheat, May nv; July
72A; Sept. Ma; Corn, May 3336 July
3412 May oats, 26H.
New York-Southeru wheat 20 &c
80; Southern corn, 40 to A.
Baltimore Southern wheat, 70 &C. 20
Southern corn, 40 to Al
Richmond-Wheat, 20 to n; corn
40 to ~
Alexandris-wheat. SO to 20 corn
40 n Al
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
Sudden Death Of Mr.. John Goodwin
OF Louisa.

Mr. John Goodwin, Of Louisa coun
ty. who went to Richmond for treat
ment at hospital died in a cab We'd
nesday morning while en- route from
the depot 20 the hospital For several
days Mr. Goodwin had been suffering
with painful internal trouble, and was
taken TO Richmond by his physician
for an operation. He grew worse on
the train from Louisa. and died few
minutes after reaching Richmond. The
remains were sent back to Louisa Wed
nesday night
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
Volunteer Surgeons Attacked

Washington, May 1.-The session of
the Association Of American Physicians
at the Arlington yesterday was marked
by an important paper on typhoid in the
volunteer camps. by Dr.V. o. Vaughan,
one of the board Of surgeons appointed
by Surgeon General Sternberg last sum-
mer to make an investigation of the
army camps when there was an epidemic
Of typhoid. DR.. Vaughan's paper was
q severe arraignment Of the volunteer
surgeons and OF the officers who were
responsible for the sanitary measures
adopted at the camps at Jacksonville,
Ohickam luga, Camp Alger and Montank
Point
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
Public Notice

The Mayor calls attention Ito the
reports made to the Grand Jury about
the danger of the growing nuisance al
the Stafford end of the Free Bridge y
and this is to notify all, that the city au-
thorities have full jurisdiction within
one mile Of the city limits III every
direction, and any violators Of the law
will be promptly arrested and punished.
Attention il also called Ito reports
made Of selling goods on Sunday" in
violations of City Ordnance Chapter 26,
Section II is the duty Of all good
citizens to report any violation of the
laws that may come under their notice
A p. Rowe, Mayor
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
FREe DELIVERY SYSTEM.
II VIII Be Recommended.

Postoilice Inspector d. O. Owings. Of
Washington. who spent some time here
comforting with Postmaster j. NJ Crit
fin in regard to establishing the free de
livery system Of mails in this city. Will
make Il favorable recommendation 70
the z. 0 Department at Washington
While here he made thorough in
spection Of the city and selected the
points at which iron boxes for mailing
matter will be located.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
Death Of Mrs Seawell

Mrs John T. Seawell, formerly of
Gloucester county, mother OF Miss
Molly Elliot Seawell, the well-known
Southern authoress, died suddenly in
Washington Wednesday after a brief
illness Mrs Seawell was born in Balti-
more aud was member of the Jackson
family, prominently identified with the
commerce between Baltimore and the
East Indies during the early part of the
century. The funeral took place in
Greenmount Cemetery, Baltimore, last
Thursday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
Prince william Politics

Candidates for legislative honors IN
Prince William are preparing for an
active campaign. J. Frank Wheat, OF
Dumfries announced himself a candi,
date for the House Of Delegates several
months ago. DR. j. b. Powell, OF Occoq-
uan, who represented the county in the
Legislature some years ago, will make
formal announcement of his candidacy
in few days q. g. Gslleher, pres
ent Representative, has decided not to
enter the race against Capt. Donohoe
of Fairfax, for the State Senate, but
will be a candidate for re election to the
House Of Delegates The friends OF
ex.Oongressman L. L. Meredith have sug-
gested him as a possible candidate, but
he is silent on the subject.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
Por over Fifty YeRrs

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup mas
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions OF mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. II
soothes the child. softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. II
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,
Winslow's Soothing Svrup
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
Co poration Court r port OF Grand jury

Co poration Court X port OF Grand Jury.
Thursday morning in the Corporation
Court the Grand Jury was sworn. ana
charged by Judge \. w Wallace.
After investigating all matters brought
10 their attention the jury returned into
court the following report, signed 10y
the foreman:
THE grand jury most respectfully
report that while they have not sutli-
cieut proof to bring in any indictments,
they do desire to call the honorable
MAYORS attention to the reports m 'de
to the grand jury about the danger Of a
growing nuisance at the Stafford end
II the Free Bridge which will seriously
interfere with the pleasure Of our com
munity, aud we thiuk the officers should
be posted as to their duty and Jurisdlc-
ton. And we also respectfully call the
MAYORS attention 70 reports made ni
selling goods on Sunday, which we have
no doubt he can rectlfy bS bringing To
the notice of his officers.
The jury was composed OF the follow
ing gentlemen: James Knox. re
man; ". ii Hurkanp, Thomas j HAY
don, John a Harris, NJ. y. Hall. ID
Forbes, J. T. knight, j. I. Lowery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
KING GEORGE COURT.

Politics was the all absorbing theme
at King George court Thursday. The
air was filled with rumOrs of withdraw
ais and announcements % new candi-
dates, none Of which matcrialized. lt
was currently reported that Judge Chas
II Ashton would be candidate for
Commonwealth : attorney against W
A. Rose. but in an interview with The
Free Lance he said that he had decided
not 10 be candidate, but would be u
candidate for the Legislature next fall
Mr. L H. Bevan also Is spoken OF as
candidate for the Legislature, and Will
have strong following If he Will &C.
cept.
II was stated that Deputy Clerk L.
[. Hunter, as soon as he Is elected
clerk. will renOunce baChelOThOOd and
take TO his home a fair daughter Of the
county. We will certainly 60 to the
wedding.
Mrs Henry Y Turner met with an
accident last week. which nearly proved
fatal. She was leaning out of win
dow of her home, when she fell 10 the
ground breaking an arm and receiving
internal iDjories. She Is improving
Julius Dixon, an old cOlOred man,
who was a faithful servant Of the late
DR. h II Stuart, died suddenly Thurs
day morning. aged 90 He was one Of
the six servants Of DR. Stuart, who were
pail bearers at his funeral according to
request made by him during his life.
COURT PROC EEDINGs.
Orris Jones, appellant vs. Wilson
Burns q Co, appelees. and Julia Q.
Jones vs. Edward Peyton, continued
until next term.
Commonwealth vs. William Jackson
and six others, continued Fugutiyes
from Justice.
Board Of Supervisors reported the
election Of X. Y. Suttle, as Superin-
tendent Of the Poor, and Mr.. Thos. L.
Arnold as county servcyor.
The contracts and agreements upon
which the Board OF Supervisors let the
public roads, were approved
John T. Minor, Jr. substituted trus-
tee, in place of Vim S. Brown deceased,
in deed of trust from p. b. Purks and
wife To said Brown.
Mrs Annie NJ Crism)nd appointed
guardian Of Raymond OthO 5 Bernice
H., EiUtl ID anu daIicN II. OllHii'hbi
infant children.
In matter Of road aud bridges over
the dam OF Mrs r. L. Garnett's Mill.
the report of the commissioners return
ed and same commissioners appointed
to meet a like commission 30 be APP
pointed by Westmoreland court. The
two commissions shall then advertise
for 20 days for proposals according to
plans aud specifications prepared by M.
L. Price.
Reuben Garrett. W. f. Rose, VIM. f
Baker and John Bernard be relieved Of
capitation tax
Ordered that under section 1872, a b.,
of supplement TO code of Virginia, 1898,
the court order board Of competent
physicians, consisting of three, to be
approved by Board of Supervisors. who
shall certify in writing the nature OF
the applicants iDjU- les when seeking
an increase in pension.
Various accounts against Common.
wealth and county, allowed. and ordered
certified.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
Il CuIpeper For Martin I

The Richmond correspondent Of the
Index Appeal says:
Senator Jeffries Of Oulpeper. Mar
tin man, is a holdover and says his
people knew full we'll VIII m they elected
him that he would vote for Martin. He
says the Democrats of Culpeper are for
Martin two 20 one and very few of them
will come TO the May meeting
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
SchleY Their Commander

The New York Oommandery of the
Loyal Legion conferred an unusual
honor on Rear Admiral Winfield Scott
Schley st its annual meeting in Del
monico's Oh Wednesday night, by elect
ing him as its commander by a un'
animous vote. This is the first time
that the commandery has gone outside
of this State to find naval or military
hero for its head There were no OPP.
posing candidates. and Rear Admiral
Schley received l81 votes. the full num-
Der cast.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
Naw Advertisements.

The attention of those desiring stock
in the Potomac and Mineral Belt Rail
road Company is directed to the notice
Of S G.. Wallace and others in another
column.
f. NJ Coleman is a candidate for
county treasurer in Caroline county.
See his card elsewhere.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
Prominent Minister Arreated.

The Rev DR. Wellesley Roid Davis. a
minister Of the gospel Of universal note
and an expansionist who has delivered
discourses on the subject IN New York
and other cities, and III Washington. M
the solicitation If Secretary Alger and
other members of the Cabinet. was this
week held a prisoner at No. station
house, Washington, ID. o.. on charge
of uttering alleged worthless checks.
"Dr. Davis former wife was a daugh.
ter Of the late Judge Shacklef0rd She
obtained divorce some time ago upon
the grounds Of non support and deser-
ton. Mrs DAVIS is n woman Of great
ability. She studied law and three
years ago she passed an examination
for admittance to the bar and was ad
mitted to practice She did practice
having an Office with her son Harry ).
Davis. who at one time was an assist
ant in the office Of the then district
attorney, John Il Fellows, in New
York. and later was an assistant under
District Attorney Backus in Brooklyn
Mr. Davis was discharged in court
in Washington, on Thursday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
Epworth League onicsrs Elected.

At meeting of the Epworth League
of the Methodist Church, held Wednes-
day night, the following officers were
elected:
President, w l.. Brannan first vice
president, Everett Compton second
vice president, Mrs. Mollie Tankard
third vice president, Mrs. j f. Brown
secretary. +. W. Stearns; treasurer,
John y. Melville.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
Davis Acquitted For Shooting Ex Con
gresham Walker.

Bristol. Va, May 4.-The tnh #
Judge Rhea's stenograper' George l.
Davis for the shooting of ex-Uongress-
man Walker was concluded yesterday,
with q verdict of not guilty. DAVIS
received congratulations OF the citizens
generally. Attempted applause. when
the verdict WAS read was suppressed by
the court. 1t has been ascertained from
members of the jury that one OF the
controlling circumstances in the case was
the fact that Walker swOre on the stand
he had no knife or dirk on him the
night of the shooting. and yet his
secretary. Oalfee, stated that he I'M
dressed Walker at the hotel that night
and there removed scabbard from
Walkers left shoulder, in which there
was a six.shooter army pistol. aud re-
moved belt from his waist. in which
there was an Italian dirk with "A
blade four inches long and horn handle
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06

The Baltimore Sun of Friday says ::
"The Weems Line steamer Richmond,
which has had her boilers and engines
thoroughly repaired, made trial run
in the river yesterday, after which she
went to the company's wharves on
Light street to resume her place on the
Rappahannock route -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06

Mrs. Eliza Marsteller, widow of the
late Dr. Cyrus Marsteller, Of Prince
William county died Monday last, aged
eighty-six
High Life, a highly sensational pa
per, made its appearance in Richmond
last Saturday, but suddenly closed lis
career. Mr. Lee Todd, one OF those In,
terested in the venture, was summoned
to appear before the Police Court 20
answer for circulating improper iitera-
ture. That gentleman says ne was not
aware of the character of the puDiica-
ton until it appeared.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
HEADQUARTERS for BaiIdin6 Materials.

I Keep all kinds OF North Caroilha ana II
g,nia Lumbcr. dressed aud uudrcsSed, sum
glcs. LAths. sash. Doors and Blinds. Lime
Ccmrnt, Caicinc Plaster. Plastcring halr.
building and Paving BRICK. I'm ana IRON
Nrofng. Cut and " ire Nails, all kinds Ready
Mixed Paints and Dry Paint, Linsccd on
Turpcntinc. Dryer Narnlsh ana Lewis hltc
Lead Paint brushes 81 al kinds, iudoN
,,,n.s ana Putty,Fnrm Wasans. Road Carts
suu SuSgles. H. ~ N't''''
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
ia, Iie5 5l96i3 cos - HOS 80 b, 400 .

ll41 ll25 9H, Uta - Hos 30 % 4's ~
Ennis majority for Commonwealth S
attorney. l2S
Valentines majority for Circuit
Clerk. 81.
Gravatt's majority for Commissioned
Of Revenue, District No. | lS1
Heads majority for Commissioners OF
Revenue, District No. ,, III
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06

At meeting last Sunday Of the
members Of Grove Avenue Baptist
Church, in Richmond, a call was unani-
mously extended to Rev. DR.. j. b.
Hawthorne. DR.. Hawthorne is to re-
ceive a salary Of So, 800.
Railroads are blocked at Breckenridge,
Colorado, as result Of weeks snow
etOrm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
Notice.

The ladies of Antioch Christian
church will sell ice cream and cake at
Wright's old carriage shop in Bowling
Green, on court day. May 8, 1899, for
the benefit OF the church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
STAFFORD.
Notes from onyilIe.
Correspondence of The Fee Lance. }
Onville. Va May 1, 1899

Correspondence Oh Inc rA00 A1"NON'/
Onville, Va May 1. 1899.
Miss Daisy, the bright and interest
ing little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs: >.
b. MountjOy, who had serious fali Is
slowly improving. Her bright face Is
missed very much from Ebenezer Meth
odist church, of which she Is the organ
ist. Her many friends wish her
speedy recovery.
Mir John " Waller has remodeled
the residence at "Olover Hil' ana
otherwise improved the premises.
Master Eugene Cronmiller Evans, son
of MIR. and Mrs. + 5. Evans. OF Fred
ericksburg. who has been visiting
"Mount Sunset, the home OF MS
grandparents, Mr. ana Mrs John a.
Evans, Of Stafford, returned nome yes
tarday. much improved IN health.
Mr. d. NJ. Waller, one of stafford
most prominent young men, who mas
accented a position IN Ouipeper, Is eX'
pected IN this nclghborhood IN Few
DAYS on business trip HIS many
friends Will be- glad 20 welcome nina 10
his old homo
MIS- Jno A. Evans has returned
from visit 10 her two sons, Messrs.
Jas. X and + ). Evans, of FfederlcSS'
burg
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06

Rev. DIR. George W. Bagby, pastor OF
the Farmville Baptist church for over
eight years. at the close Of his sermon
Sunday. to the surprise Of his congrega.
tion. rendered his resignation TO take ef-
feet on July /.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
Caroline Primaries.

The following is the result OF the
primary election in Caroline Tuesday
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
The bee Hive.
80 Main Street.
(Sebree's Old Stand).

A few prices to boom business dur
ing the dull season.
Prunes &c. pound.
Maccaroni Sc.
Plain and Mixed Dandy 20. ID.
Large box Lye Sc.
Lump Starch Ic. ID.
Alabaster Starch, with Blueing and
Wax &c. package.
Corn Search 40.
Large boxes Matches g.. dozen @ dozen
for 25G
Wooden Wash Boards Sc.
Clothes Pins lc dozen
CobblcI = Shoo Nails &c box
Ink Sc. bottle
Envelopes Be. package
Paper and 40 quire.
Armour's Key Soap for DC
Our Favorite Soap, II bars for 25c.
This an old we'll seasoned soap and
only limited quantity in stock and
cannot be sold again at the price
Special bargains i'm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
MCCORMICK, MCCORMICK, MCCOR
HARVESTERS and MOWERS for the season Of 1899

w. II. Embrey
j. II. Riley,
A. A. Kennedy,
j. L. DRnavant,
John French,
Shackleford,
A. V. Smith,
Henry Gordon,
Jas. K. Garrett,
Thomas Moncure,
NJ. B. Rowe,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-27
Story of an Advertisement. (.

One of the curious things that appear in
the columns of tho London Times ia this
death notice, which Is published annually,
"On Friday, July 16, 1889, In her thirty
third year, the very deeply lamented Lady
Flora Hastings, NJ. ]. ""
The Lady Flora in question was one Of
the most beautiful and charming of the
maids of honor to the queen and had been
in attendance on her majesty for some
tmo when she suddenly found herself the
subject of malevolent gossip, which had
its origin among the ladies in waiting Of
the queen, prominent among the number
being Lady Portman Tho queen, who
was unmarried at the time, sided with her
ladies against the unfortunate girl In.
quiry fully vindicated Lady Flora, and she
was reinstated in tho queens favor. But
when she demanded that her traducers be
excluded from court the queen refused to
comply.
Soon afterward Lady Flora became i'll
and died, and her relatives, it appears,
havo never forgiven her majesty for refus-
Ing her request. 1t was a sister Of Lady
flora who was the mother Of tn present
Marquis of Butte, and inasmuch as he was
notoriously brought up to tho belief that
his lovely aunt had been most cruelty
treated by her majesty he has always man
ifested very marked degree Of reserve to-
ward the court, and 1t is generally believed
that it Is by his orders that the obituary
notice concerning Lady Flora's death ap.
pears each year in the London Times.
Troy Times.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-27

Cigar dealers who have large surplus
stocks Of Cuban and other tobaccos on
hand are keeping an eye on Manila as q
source of the American tobacco supply in
the near future. Manila cigars are cheap.
The best of them can be bought at the ma
tive stands for cents each, and very
good smoke can be had at the price Of the
despised 1.-TWO for" The old cone shaped
Manila cigar. or cheroot, which was sup
posed to give the best smoking when light
ed at the thin end, is rapidly going out Of
fashion, and modern shapes are taking its
place.
The Americans in Manila are taking
kindly to the tobacco In the form Of both
cigars and cigarettes, and it is predicted
that as soon as tho Manila cigars are in
troduced in tho States they will become
the rage. 1t is quite likely that steps may
be taken to prevent the expectation Of tho
bad qualities of tobacco which in times
past have given poor reputation In this
country to the Manila product.
There are eight largo cigar and cigarette
factories In Manila, which employ from
400 to 1000 operatives each. Beyond these
houses which conflne themselves mainly
to the higher grades Of the market, there
are nearly 100 smaller factories.-St. Louis
ReDublio
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA HOU3E.
THE LIARS.

Ono of the most Welcome events Of The
theatrical year will be tho visit OF Mr..
John Drew to the Opera House tonight.
Mr.. Drew Is now in his seventh year ns a
star under tho management of Charles
Frohman. The play he will present here
"The Liars" is considered oven better
than the fragrant "Rosemary," with
which he was so successful two seasons
ago. II ia said to give the actor the best
opportunities for what have come to be
known rs The "Drew" method Of reaching
highly artistic results. No actor knows
better than MrEDrew how to apply that
delicious comedy touch so seldom found
outside the Comedie Francaise, and he
doas much of this in "The Liars" The
play was written by Henry Arthur Jones
and II comedy Of society lnannors, in
the best vein Of that distinguished author.
1t is notedifor the high quality Of its lit
erature and is brilliantly satirical. For
about four months 1t occupied the stage
of the fashionable Empire Theatre, New
York, whers the audiences much Of the
time were only limited by the capacity of
the house. The whole atmosphere of the
play is one Of supcrlatiye elegance. The
scenery and appointments are tho same
used in the Empire production. Miss
Isabel living will be Mr.. Drew's leading
lady, the position to which she was ele-
voted Inst senson, The balance Of the
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-27
Men With Marble Hearts,

An antimarriago club, recently formed
In Appleton, Wis, has been the cause Of t
convulsion in society the end Of which IL
not in sight. The official name of tht
young mems organization is the Marble
Heart Antimatrimonial Association ol
Appleton, Wis. Its members are called
"marble hearts," and the society has Q
regular constitution, bylaws and officers
OF course the members Of the society
may marry, but the induoement not tc
marry is strong. The member pays down
an initiation fee Of S25 and annual dues
of 80. A system Of fines is calculated to
swell the fund thus created. All funds
are banked, and the expenses are nil.
When member Joins, he is bound by the
most solemn oath not to marry, but
should be break that vow he relinquishes
all right to the funds of the organization.
The last "marble heart" to remain pn
married is given all the funds Of the SO,
oiety and may then marry whom and
when he pleases.
In case member decides to marry he
must pay fine Of $40 when he becomes
engaged. Should he break the engage
ment his fine is not relnitted, but ban
quet is given in his honor, and lie is re-
stored to the full rights of "marble
heart. "--Chioago Times Herald.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-27

"After the surrender on Aug. 49," say.
Corporal E. V. Montalvo Of the Utah bat
terry, now In the Philippines, "the Colo
RADIO men In port advanced on company
Of Spaniaris which still held out. General
Hale summoned to his command what
Spanish be know and demanded surren
der. Great was his surprise when the re
ply came In a broad Irish brogue, 'Divil @
bit I'll surrenderl' The Spanish captain
was an Irishman.
IT met him afterward, subsequent to
the surrender, which occurred despite bis
protestations. He had married Spanish
woman, and so found his way into the
Spanish army. There are many Irish In
Spain. Any number Of Irishmen have
married the fair daughters Of the proud
Oastilian raoe. Because Of this incident
the officers around General Otis came to
regard as a proverb The only Spaniards
who can fight are 1risLmen.'"