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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.

Beginning Tuesday, December 9th,
steamer Potomac will leave Pier Q. Light
Street, Baltimore. at p. N. Tuesday and
Saturday for the Potomac River, calling at
Miller's Brome's, Bacon's @ Grason's, LewisettA,
Bundicks, Cowart's, Walnut Point, Coan, Kin
sale, hundy's Point, Lodge. Adams, Plney
Point, Abells, Leonardt0wn, Coburn's, How.
ards and Stones. On Tuesday only for Lam
caster, Bushwood, Riverside, Liverpool Point,
Glymont, Alexandria and Washington.
Returning. will leave 7th Street Wharf,
Washington, at 4 p. N. Thursday, calling
at all Of the above mentioned wharyes,
leaving Leonardtown 6a. N. Monday,
and Friday. Kinsale, II m, Nillsr's
1 y. M. Grason's at p. M. Bacon's at 9 y. m,
arriving in Baltimore early Tuesday
and Saturday mornings.
Freight received daily at Pier Q, Light
Street.
HENRY WILLIAMS. Agent,
at Baltimore, Nd
STEPHENSON & BRO, Agents,
at Washington. ID. q
KEY COMPTON, Agent,
at Norfolk, Va
W. D. SCOTT, Agent,
at FredericksburE. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
Marrying Sautharn Girls.

The marked interest which the young
women of Savannah have taken in the
soldiers since the Seventh Army Corps
first encamped at Savannah is begin
ming TO have its natural effect. The
soldiers resisted the charms Of the girls
as long as they were bound to Uncle
Sam, but as they get their release. and
their cash as well, some are surrender
ing to the foe. who has always me'
them more than half way.
Fully dozen marriage licenses nave
been issued from the ordinary's office
to soldiers and ex-soldiers during the
last month. In the majority Of cases
the helpmeets whom the soldier boys
selected in Savannah are respectable
Young ladies, but it is to be regretted
that this has not been the case in every
instance.
These military marriages have been
conducted very quietly, the soldier and
his girl usually resorting to the nearest
magistrate, and several Of the magis'
trates have been called upon to officiate.
Savannah News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
STAFFORD.
Candidates Must File Motherhood
Apple Crop Expeoted-other Notes.

Correspondence Of The Free Lance.
Stafford Court house, Va,
April 20, '99.
Mr.. David Callahan is i'll with fever
near here, and is being attended by Dr.
H. Stone
Mrs. Jas B. Burton is still quite sick
at her residence. near here, and is being
attended by DR.. Hales.
Rev. A. r. Martin left here Thurs
day for his new appointment at New
Hope, Augusta county. Mr.. NJ. is
travelling overland, and will be 3 or 4
days en- route. Mrs. Martin left by
train, and will reach her new home be.
fore Mr. Martin.
Rev. Kyle Gilbert, the new preacher,
will reach here next week He is also
travelling overland with one son. Mrs
Gilbert will arrive by train with the
other three children. which comprise
the family.
Candidates for all offices should bear
in mind the fact that 1t is necessary to
file with the clerk Of the county court
notice Of their intention to become
candidates by the 9TH day Of May, 1899.
Herring are plentiful in Aqua
Greek and are bringing e. per thousand.
Your correspondent learns they are
catching more at Whitewater than can
be disposed Of.
Mr.. Sanford Lunsford spent Sunday
at the Courthouse with friends
There is promise Of an immense apple
crop in Stafford this year. Peaches are a
failure. In some cases the trees were
killed by the extreme frost.
Mr.. Edgar 8. Moore paid the Court
house visit last Friday on business
Mr.. M. is still in delicate health.
Misses Anna and Ida Moore, who
have been visiting friends here for
some time past, left for their home,
near Mountain View, yesterday.
One Of the smart young gentlemen
around the Courthouse, after consider
able labor and thought, manufactured
some lead pennies. and proceeded to do
up the slot machine of a certain mer-
chant, which coughed up the gum as
well for the spurious coin as for the
genuine article. Whilst intent upon
his efforts to beat the machine, some
one stole three cent bags Of tobacco
out of his pocket, and he retired from
the field about l3 cents out OF pocket,
saying he did not know he was in
crowd Of rogues.
There are rumors here Of half gallon
of peach brandy having departed to the
land of lost spirits last court day, and
the owner has not yet ascertained who
spirited it away. 1t has evidently gone
to the land of peach and honey.
Scribbler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by loral applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear. There is
only ,e way to cure deafness, and that is
by const titutional remedies. Deafness is
c.used by an inHamed condition Of the
mucous lining OF the Eustachisn Tube.
When this tube gets inhamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed deafness is the re
suit, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh, whith is nothing but an infiamed
condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
f.. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, O..
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
Construction Of Large Sailing Vessels.

The development Of the construction
of large sailing vessels has continued to
be the most striking feature Of French
shipbuilding. During 1898 the total Of
this class launched by French ship
builders amounted to 30 900 tons, in.
cluding no fewer than 10 vessels of over
1000 tons. Italy is making great
strides. but, unlike France, the i'm
provement is In steam tonnage. While
at the end Of 1897 "a. 900 tons had been
preparing, today there are 80, 900 tons
in progress Germany. which in 1898
launched 1853, 900 tons, has now on hand
1853. 900 tons. In 1898 the United States
launched 179, 900 tons, but nearly one
half of this total did not affect the gen.
eral commerce Of the world, as 1t was
composed Of vessels intended for service
ON the Great Lakes. or for local service
ON the Pacific coast. The sail tonnage
of the world In 1898 was reduced by
900, 900 tons through wrecks and Other
causes
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
RINGS FAMOUS IN HISTORY
Smallest clrclet Ever Used at a Wedding
Was For an Infant OF King Henry VIII.

The smallest wedding ring was that
used at the marriage Of Mary, daughter
OF Henry VIII. to the Dauphin Of
France, son of Francis |. The Dauphin
was born February 2S, 1918, and as a
matter OF state policy and to bring
about a union with England he was
married, according to the custom Of the
time, when eight months old, to the
princess, who was two years old. She
wore cap Of black velvet. covered
with jewels. and dress of cloth Of
gold. Cardinal Wolsey handed the ring
and performed mass.
The beautiful Miss Cunning, accord
ing 10 Horace Walpole. was married to
the Duke of Hamilton with curtain
ring, his grace being hasty, in Mayfair
Chapel, and at half past ~ at night
In Ireland, among the impoverished
peasants, hired wedding rings are often
used. In the Greek ceremony the priest
gives a silver ring 70 the bride and a
gold one to the groom.
Lady Scroope dropped sapphire ring
from the palace window to announce
the death of Elizabeth her brother
hastened with the greatest speed to de-
liver it to the Scotch prince.
A ring sold in 1915 for high price
contained tooth of Sir Isaac Newton
A celebrated French savant wore one
containing tooth OF Voltaire. Incl
dentally it may be said that the gypsies
believe that baby's tooth, caught be-
fore it falls to the ground, will bring
unfailing good luck IL constantly car
ried about.
The ring Of Bunyan was found by
workman In 1885 in the ruins OF his
prison. 1t bears the letters 81. .. -
and the words Memento Mori. "
The Cathedral OF Perugia claims to
have the wedding ring Of the mother
Christ. 1t is an uninteresting church
except for this treasure, which Is too
precious for the common eye to gaze
upon. 1t is inclosed in magnificent
casket. and has a record OF miracles
since the year of it's recovery 996. when
the wife of the Marquis OF Etrrria OBJ
talned it from her jeweler, who pur-
chased it lightly and ignorantly from
a fellow artisan in Jerusalem. 1t con-
tains an amethyst engraved with q
budding rod.
The early Greek Church ordered the
wedding ring to be worn on the third
finger Of the right hand. After the Re-
formation the left was used. This nm
ger was supposed to connect by cer'
tain vein directly with the heart but
a sensible authority declares that as the
finger was the only one unable to be
moved separately. it was thus shielded
from knocks and consequent losses -
Harper Bazaar.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
YOUNG Wand eRBILT'S ABILITY.
To Be Promoted TO 4 Responsible Post on
the Central.

New York. April "a. The unmistak-
able force OF character displayed by
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr. in marry ing
to suit himself instead Of the head Of
the family, is apt to have speedy OPP
portunity to display itself in prac-
tical and responsible field. In day or
two. il those who have right to know,
are correct, the young millionaire will
be serving the New York Central Rail
road as assistant superi ntendent OF mo-
tive power. The office is one OF the
most important in the entire system,
and one for which the young scion Of
the Vanderbilt family has been under
going a thorough training.
Changes have occurred and will occur
during the coming week that will nat
urally hoist Cornelius Vanderbilt. Jr. I,
into the important post he seems des-
tined to fill The sudden and unex-
pected resignation Of William Buch-
anan, the veteran superintendent OF
motive power and rolling stock, neces-
states successor Immediately. For
fifty.two years Superintendent Buch-
anan served the Central Such is his
reputation that he is one Of the few
Americans honored by an election to
the Engineering Association of Great
Britain. He worked on the original
locomotive, the De Witt Clinton, and
designed and built the celebrated mo.
$685." which hauls the Empire State
Express" through the State.
When young Cornelius fell under
parental displeasure owing to his nup-
tial arrangements, and pulled on over.
alls to learn the railroad business from
top to bottom. he was placed under the
tutelage Of Mr.. Buchanan. This ar
rangement was eminently satisfactory
TO both and Of extreme advantage to the
young man. The veteran railroad man
soon discerned that the youth, who
made his advent npOn this earth with
gold spoon in his mouth, was no dolt.
In fact, Cornelius, Jr., evinced re-
markable grasp OF the mechanical
branch OF the railroad business This
natural aptitude for mechanics has been
developed under the master hand OF the
former superintendent Of motive power.
With oily jeans and stained hands the
youthful Vanderbilt has delved into in
ternal workings of the system OF rail-
roading. about which his father and
uncles know nothing except in theory.
At present Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr..
ia acting under orders from President
Galloway to find some method OF elimi-
mating the smoke and SCOT nuisance
which renders the Park Avenue tunnel
30 obnoxious to the passengers on the
New York Central. The young man Is
bending all his energies upon this pro-
ject, and. according to all reports, he is
on the verge Of success.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
w. s. EMRREY.

successor TO kmbrey q Bsrryman.)
Dealer In RAILROAD CROSS TIEB, On
OAR POSTS, SPIKES AND HOOPS
Keeps constantly on hand Q large supply
Of Baled Hay and Mill Feed. - Omcs nss
Railrosd DsDoi grsdsriakshnrs. We
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
Railroad Over the Jordan

The Thames Iron Company. now
building the Cape Central Railway. has
contrcted to complete railway line
from Haiffa to Damascus (about lou
miles), crossing the Jordan By stone
bridge, and skirting Lake Tiberius'
Damascus has about 800. 600 innaoi'an's'
and lies in an oasis fed by two streams
from Lebanon. The line will, later on
ro ON TO Bsgdad. and will form part OF
a trunk route to India. A narrow
gauge line from Beyrout already reaches
Damascus.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
The WeeH)S Steamboat Co.
SPRING ARRANGEMENT. 1893
BALTIMORE. FREDERICKSBURG AND
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER ROUTE.

On and after Friday. karch 10th, steamers
Richmond, Westmoreland and Esser Will
leave Pier 2, Light Street, Baltimore, every
Tuesday and Friday at 40 p. m, for Fred
ericksburg and all wharves on the river.
Returning, will leave Fredericksburg at 2:O
p. m. tide permitting) Monday and Thurs
day. Leedstown at 430 q. M, Tuesday and
Friday for Baltimore.
Leave Baltimore Wednesday, at 4:30 p. m,
for MAYORS and all wharyef below, except
Bay Port. Returning will leave MAYORS at
$50 a. M, on Thursday for Baltimore.
Leave Baltimore at 430 p M, Thursday for
Tappahannock and all wharves below, except
Bay Port, Millenbeck and Merry Point. Re-
turning will leave TappahanDock at . o. ~.
Monday. FOR Baltimore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

on the place When he said he would
thing he meant It, (Applause
1T was trying time just before the
battle Of Manila. There was num-
ber Of torpedoes and torpedo boats
about. Just before we entered the
harbor we had u council Of war. and
Dewey said i will go ahead, aud the
rest Of you follow behind me. Cap
plause We went in at night and we
were all little nervous We imagined
that the enemy would do the same thing
that we would do under similar cir.
cumstances, but they did not do it "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

"A word TO the wise is sufficient"
and word from the wise should be
sufficient. but you ask, who are the
wise? Those who know. The Oft re.
peated experience Of Trustworthy per
sons may be taken for knowledge. Mr.
w. NJ Terry says Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy gives better satisfaction
than anyother in the market lie has
been in the drug business at ElktOn,
Ky, for twelve years; has sold hun
dreds of bottles Of this remedy and
nearly all other cough medicines man.
ufactured, which shows conclusively
that Chamberlain Is the most salts.
factory to the people. and is the best.
for sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
Has Moved Ills TOnsOriaI Parlor

Mr.. Charles Lawson has moved his Tonsorlsl
Parlor from upper Commerce street 20 the
once lately occupied By the Free Lance,
where he is prepared 70 do all work such -
Dressing in the most artistic manner.
shop 10 large and commodious, always coo
even In this most oppressive weather. Neat
ness and the latest style OF work Will be one
give me call.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
NORFOLK ROUTE.

Will leave Tappahannock for Norfolk et u
N. (noOn) Friday stopping at all landings.
WIN leave Norfolk ats p. N. Saturday for
Tappahannock, calling at all landings.
No freight received for outgoing steamers
after p. M, on sailing davs.
Freight received for all stations on Po-
tomac, Fredericksburg, q Piedmont X. Il.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
Insurance.
A. b. BOTTS & Co.,

TIRE. LIFB.ACCIDENT AND INDEMNITY
IN5URANCH.
The Oldest established business OF this kind
IN fredericksburg representing thirteen IRE
Companies OF ,25,OOO,0O0 capital, possessing
yer y63.OOO,OOO assets, u7,3O,0O0 surplus,
aud unquestionably the strongest and safest
In the world. Our rates are as reasonable ~
are anywhere 70 be had, and we shall always
take pleasure In serving you. O6ices directly
opposite the Mayors once.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-12
REPORTS
MARKET
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1l.-Thc stock mar
ket fell flat again today. The dullness
has made evident that yesterdays up
ward squirt was due almost entirely to
covering by shorts, who, today. We're
inclined to regret their precipitancy
The warlike situation between England
and the Transvaal was almost without
effect. In fact the London market
seemed to feel rather encouraged than
otherwise over the termination of the
uncertainty and operators there inclin-
ed to bid up the prices Of some Of the
American stocks in sympathy with the
advance of the kaffir stocks The ad-
the dragging in prices was not much
changed at any time until the close Of
the market at prices below last night S
all round. The money market was dis
tinctly easier. The causes Of this We're
apart from the action Of the Treasury
Department in offering To anticipate the
government interest payments for the
remainder of the fiscal year. For one
thing the Sub-trcasury figured at the
clearing house again today as Il debtor
for over {; million. Government dis
hurscments are running quite heavy,
due in large part to pension payments.
There was sum Of gold received from
Havana today on account of postal rev.
enEes and Il small additional shipment
of French gold was received. The rate
for cali money ruled for the greater
amount Of loans at to s per cent. and
fell to > per cent in the late dealings.
Money continues to go to the interior
in large volumes. Not 50 cheerful a
view was taken OF the effect Of the
gard to the anticipated interest. The
next disbursement comes on October
81 Total sales of stocks today We're
ot9.7o0 shares. The leading stocks clos
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-12
NELL0, THERE!
FOR REAL ESTATE.

Two new five-room dwellings on Th
each. 500 cash and $40 per month.
One corner lot on Lafayette avenue.
Two lots on Forty-ninth street, $3.50
monthly.
$1.700. Terms easy
One lot on Twenty-eighth street near
One six-room dwelling on Forty-thir
iayctte avenues. Price, s1.S00, 5000 cash
One nine-room house with bath &c.
inSton and Lafayette avenues Price,
One store and dwelling on Chestnut
Price, $500. This pays is per cent. in
Small restaurant on Washington ave
We have bargains in every section of
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-12

irty-t1rst street In East End FOR $3.50
Good business stand. only $4,000
each; S12O cash on each, balance
Lafayette and Washington avenues.
Jefferson avenue, $500 cash.
q street between Washington and La
and balance easy.
on Forty-tnird street between WASH
$1,000; terms easy.
avenue renting FOR s25 per month,
terest on investment.
nue. doing fine business. $3.50 cash.
the city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-12
Cash uuOtltiOnS Wcrc as fOlIoWs

Flour. steady: No. " spring wheat Go
ass: No , rcd, IlENl723: No. > corn.
3l2tt M%2M: NO. ? oats. 22a, ero3: No. 9
white. 2ala; No. :; white 241adl25N: No.
rye. 51,a No. > barley, 3Scl4%: 10. 1
flax seed 11I1a: prime timothy seed.
2@3; mess pork. per Dbl. 7700lS2O; lard.
Noose). 4?50l525; dry sailed shoulders
tbpNctD, fl&MM: short clear sides (box-
cd. 56oM.o: whiskey, distilers' finished
goods. per sal. ~: No. . yellow corn,
:2lS6EM
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-12

Corn was even stronger, advancing L
cent for December ana Il for May.
oats closed 3sGOh cent higher. Provis-
ions were neavy and closed with slight
declines for lard and ribs, burt unchans-
fro pork.
The leading futures CLOSED as fol-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-12

CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET.
CHICAGO, Oct. 11.--War news mi
manly and enormous export engage
ments incidentally made wheat a strong
market today and resulted in an adj
vance OF A1s in the leading future.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-12

IT you want warm underwear VIC car
show you many styles that are frcsl
and new.
1O-itf WOODWARD & WOMBl.E,.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-12

+; thousand members of the Church in tn ;
| conference territory, the absorbing ton
| lc will be the stationinS of the preach
ers for the ensuing year. The law of
the Church provides for appointment
for one year only, SO thai each preach
er's time is out 1T conference. The
presiding Bishop is authorized. how
ever. to appoint 4 preacher to the same
work four years conSecutively and tn,
prerngativc he usually exercises 1yhcr.
i'll his Judgment. the interest of the
work at largo. as we'll as that Of tht.
local charge, will be best subserycI
thereby.
CHANGES NECESSARY.
OF the twcnty-six preachers who car
not be reappointed to the present charge
there are three on the Richmond Dis
trict. two on the West Richmond. one
on the Rappahannork one on the Char
lottcSNille, one on the J..'nclrburg, FIVE
on the 'Danvile. four on The Farmy;lle
two on the Petersburg. two on ,hc
Portsmouth. three on the Norfolk ana
two on the Eastern Shore District.
Several ministers who We're in acti We
service have died since the adjoura-
mcnt Of the last conference. most prom
inent among whom is the Rev. r. n
Sledd. D. D.. who passed away While
CLOSING UP ms 1oufth year at Main
Street church. Danvile. Two other Of
the most prominent preachers in the
conference. REV. Drs. w. G.. Starr ana
W. r. Edwards have been taken out Of
the itincrlnt ranks ana placed at Ran
ph-Macon College. the former as
president and the latter as professor of
the chair Of practical theology It is,
therefore, i difficult problem to solve as
to who Will fill the Important stations
formerly occupied by the two eminent
uivines.
The the critical illness Of Rev. Or.
"a. G. Brown. who was appointed to the
presiding cldership OF the Norfolk Dis
trict last November, 1,occssitates the
taking from the regular passionate some
minister to fill his place. There are in
all between GO and SO changes whi,
will naturally cause 4 removal of 4
number OF the forty preachers who
have served three wears.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-12

Fire!

Now is the time to let us write YOU d
Fire Insurance Policy. Winter is com
ing on, and the danger of your prop
erty burning is greatly increased. Don't
neglect to insure. We write the most
liberal policies in the best companies at
approved rates.
MARYE. BoYENToN ( CHAPLIN,
General Insurance and Real Estate
Agents.
OcS-lW.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-03

TO them. repeated many tmes. After
ward. during the trial II was proved that
this was a mistake: that the expression
really heard was n sentence IN French:
NE me tue pns"-in English do not kill
me" Now. although this may seem insig
ulfcant, II really has a great deal 10 do
with tho case. for II was never even sug-
Eested by the prosecution that the ae-
cused. Jones. had any knowledge OF the
French language Then why. asked the
defenHe, should Dutil have addressed him
in that language. knowing him 10 be ig
norant OF the tongue7 And the express
sion brought forth still another point
Many witnesses who were thoroughly
conversant with the French language.
and more particularly with the manners
and customs OF the people. stated post
lively that such an expression in French
would only be used between old friends.
for It contained the friendly thou" which
amounts almost TO. a term OF endearment
and that q stranger could never be ad-
dressed in such language 1t was sone-
what strange that this vital point was
not moro thoroughly investigated. for II
certainly meant much for the defense OF
Jones.
After the noise had ceased. which, all
tho witnesses agree. lasted for fully half
an hour. a heavy thump was heard, as II
made by body falling TO the floor. which
was probably the case. for when the
guests entered the barroom Dutil was
found dead. An examination proved that
he had been beaten to death with some
blunt instrument. presumably a rock or
an iron bolt. All the circumstances point
Cd TO robbery as an incentive for the