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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28
Foreign Affairs.

Grant Allen. the widely known En-
glish author. is dead.
The White Star Line steamer Ger
manic had big hole stove in by COL
hsion with a barge at Liverpool.
Gigantic frauds have been unearthed
in the administration of funds for the
Russian Black Sea feet.
The Beers have begun a lombard
meut Of Mafeking, Bechuanaland.
Gen. Sir William Penn Symons, who
commanded the British in the battle
OF Glencoe. Natal, has died from the
wound he received in that conflict.
Seventeen persons are believed to
have persisted as q result of the wreck
of the British steamer Zurich off the
coast Of Norway.
SPANISH. AMERICAN ISLANDS.
The Twenty-sixth Infantry has ar
rived at Manila and been sent on to re-
iaforce the American garrison at noilo.
The funeral of Capt. Gay Howard.
who was killed in battle, took place at
Manila.
A Havana dispatch states that Cuban
opinion is against the proclamation Of
the Civil Governor Of Havana, Gen.
Rius Rivera, prohibiting cock fights.
The Filipino Congress has appointed
a commission of native priests 10 go to
Rome and complain about the conduct
Of the friars in the Philippines
The transport Resolute, which was
delayed by a storm, has arrived at San
Juan, Puerto Rico but the Ponce,
which is overdue, has not yet arrived
General Wood has established at San
tiago d school for orphans Of Cuban
soldiers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28
Cameron Newman

Miss Mary Randolph Newman and
Mr. Barton Haxall Cameron were mar
ried at Hilton. the home Of the
brides father, Mr. r. NJ Newman. in
Orange county, at 1 80 o'clock Wednes-
day afternoon. Rev Charles Mayo Of
the Episcopal church at Iyattsville.
Md, officiated
The bride was gowned IN white or
gandie en- train. with veil Of old family
lace, clasped with lilies Of the valley
and brides roses Her maid Of honor
VS. her sister, Miss Frances Newman,
who wore white and carried American
Beauty roses. Mr Alex Cameron Jr.,
brother OF the groom, acted as best
man. The ceremony took place before
an improvised altar in the large bay
window of the parlor. which was
beautifully decorated in white and
green and lighted with the glow Of
candles srtisticAlly arranged on the
mantel
Shortly after the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Cameron were driven 10 Somer-
set. where they took the southern train
for a northern tour.
On account Of the sickness OF Mr
Newman, the brides father, the mar
riage was a quiet one, and there were
no cards issued
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28
HEIR TO A VAST SUN.
Alfred Vanderbilt Gets Most Of Father 3
Fortune.

New York, oct 20 The provisions
Of the will Of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the
finance king. who died recently. were
made public tonight in a statement by
Ohauncey Nj. Depew
Alfred Gwy lne Vanderbilt the younger
son, inherits the larger part OF his
fathers fortune. The will makes no
mention Of the marriage of Corne.
Illus Vanderbilt, Jr to Miss Grace
Wilson, nor TO any quarrel between
father and son because OF the
marriage. but the fathers displeasure
was visited upon the eldest son, he re-
ceiving all told under the terms OF the
will but 81. 800, 900. and 81, 200. 600 OF
this is to be held in trust by the execu-
tors
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Is the
residuary legstee. and will possess a
fortune OF probably $50 900. 600. The
late millionaire's daughters, Gladys
Vanderbilt aud Mrs Harry Payne
Whitney. aud his youngest son, Regi-
nald O will receive about s., 800 600
each.
WILL GIVE BROTHER SIX MILLIONS.
Mr.. Depew states that Alfred will
give from his share enough to Cornelius
to make the latter as rich as his brother
and sisters Alfred will therefore turn
over to Cornelius about So, 900 900
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28
LANCE published tri-week'y

THEFREE LANCE published tri-weeky
A an independent newspaper, lie located at SOo
Commerce Tor william ST., Frederieksours'
virginia, ana 10 issued on Tuesday, ThursdaI
and Saturday mornings by The Free
Lance Newspaper. esek and job
PrintIns Company Of Frsssr'ekS-
bars virsInla."
It's Subscription Terms are sl.SO per year.
NJ 90 for 8 months, Is cents for months. OF
50 cents for months.
Its advertising Rates are for one square OF
ten lines or less, first insertion.60 cents,and 70
cents for each additional insertion. uONper
SQUARE per year. No position given and no
foreSon advertisements are taken at less rae
than our home patrons poy. The right Is re-
served 10 reject or modify any advertisement
IA deemeG libelous or otherwise oojeStionsoie'
Yearly sdve rtisers disseminating during the
rear will be charged invariably At transient
YateL
All letters recommending candidates loi
once must be paid for 70 insure their publ
cation.
Resolutions OF respect TO deceased members
passed by societies, corporations, ASSOCIATIONS
or other organizations will be Invariably
charged for IS advertising matter.
All communications OF every character
should be addressed 70 ''THBFRRK LANOE'"
Fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28
AT HYMEN's ALTAR.
schenk BRAGG

Wednesday morning at 10 80 O'Clock
Miss Anna Eliza Bragg, daughter OF
Captain Philip and Mrs Emma Knox
Bragg. of Oulpeper. and Mr. Walter l.
Schenk, OF Roanoke, Va. were mar
ried in the Baptist church at Oulpeper,
in the presence of large crowd. The
church was beautifully and elaboratel5
dec grated with blooming plants. ferns,
and cuff jwers. The bride entered the
church by the right aisle. while the
bridegroom entered from the chancel,
accompanied by his best man, MIR.
Maurice Barnett of Radford. Va. The
couple were met at the altar by the
pastor, Rev f W. Winfrey. who per
formed the ceremony
The bride wore gown Of white or
Candle. with white satin trimmings.
and tulle veil caught with pearl and
diamond brooch "a gift from the groom.
She carried brides roses
Inc DTluthmdlus WtIt VI lHHFb A@ihiiV
Duval, Bessie Mackall and Sallie
Rixsy, of Culpeper They were gowned
In white organdie and wore picture
hats Of black velvet, and carried cry
santhemums The grOOmsmen were
Messrs. ] Walton Wood. Of Sperry-
Vile, Va, and ID. j. f. Strother Of
Oulpeper The ushers were Messrs s
+. Hudson. OF Flint Hill. Va. Clarence
Bragg and Oswald and Addison Hud-
son. OF Oulpeper. The bride is a
musician Of recognized talent and one
Of Oulpepers most charming and Gull
tured young ladies Mr. Schenk is we'll
known and very popular. MIR and Mrs.
Schenk left on the noon train for u trip
to Norfolk. Lynchburg. Roanoke. and
other places before going to their future
home, near Radford, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28
An Enterprising Firm.

There are few men more wide. awake
and enterprising than NJ. M Lewis,
who spares no pains to secure the best
of everything in his line for his many
customers. He now has the Agency
for DR.. Kings New Discovery, which
surely cures Consumption, Coughs and
Colds This is the wonderful remedy
that is now producing so much excite
ment all over the country by its many
startling cores 1t absolutely cures
Asthma, Bronchitis. Nausea. and all
affections Of the Throat, Chest and
Lungs You con test il before buying.
by calling at the above Drug Store and
get trial Bottle Free. or regular size
for SOC and 81 90 Guaranteed to cure 1.
or price refunded.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28
A SERIOUS AFFA AIR
We Mean Business.
Others Know 1t.
Why Not You ?

Tg) weeks ago we declared our
purpose to close out our present bus
ness. and since then we have been
doing jlst as stated, selling every
thing IN the store at reduced prices.
Some people seem to doubt that we
are closing out, and like all doubling
ones are staying away and missing
the bargains that others are getting
O hers foollshly listen to our com
petitors as if they expected other Dry
Goods Stores to advise them TO come
and buy at reduced figures. Others
don't believe becauss we haven't told
them just what we had in view As our
reason for selling out. To all the
doubling ones we want to say we
have never yet ADVERTISED to do a
thing or sell At a reduced price that
W. didu't do il, aud when the things
vou want are sold you'll say. well,
! heard it, but didn't think you meant
IT," Il sm sorry didn't come
sooner" Wnen you can buy dollar
Corsets for S0'., and SOC ones for
400, or dollar KID Gloves at Soc, you
are saving a good deal of money, and
money saved is money made. Come
aud see for yourself
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28

The third conference Of the Daughters
OF the American Northumberland in
Stlunton Wednesday morning State Re-
gent Mrs. Hugh Nelson Page of Norfolk,
called the meeting to order and prayer
was offered by the chaplain, Mrs W
A Smoot. of Alexandria. Mrs. James
Il Tay lor Jr welcomed the guests
and Mrs W. f. Maupin responded
Twelve chapters answered roll call.
Many interesting reports were read
Virginia has inauguarated an exchange
of valuable papers among the different
chapters. Mrs Albert Tntile, Of the
University of Virginia. is custodian.
Mrs futile also exhibited chart OF
Monticello. showing the arrangement
of furniture, etc in Mrs. Jefferson 5
time The proposed Continental Hail.
at Washington, where all valuable
papers and relics Of Revolutionary
times can be kept, also for annual
meetings of the Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution, etc. was warmly dis
cussed and advocated.
The second days business OF the
Daughters of the American Revolution
Conference began Thursday morning
Mrs. Virginia Hall read an interesting
paper on "Ohapter Growth. " A paper
from Mrs. Armstrong. Of Norfolk, ask
ing that bill be presented to Congress
praying that trained nurses be made
members of the regular army was read
The subject OF amendments to the con
stitution was left with chapters.
Mrs. Darling, general treasurer. asked
for full report to go in the congress
sional report and that more reports be
printed. The committee on Yorktown
asked that a petition be sent to Con-
gress asking that Yorktown be bought
and made q national park.
Mrs Smoot invited the conference to
meet in Alexandria in 1900, and Mrs.
Wallace extended the same invitation
for Charlottesville for 1901 Both we're
accepted. A committee was appointed
TO arrange the expenses of the State
r. gent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28
Shelton Christian

Mss Lille Belle Christian was mar
ried to Mr.. David Shelton, Of Louisa
county. at Christ Episcopal church,
Richmond. Wednesday night at 9
O'Clock. The church was very lastly
decorated. and the wedding was an ex.
ceedingly pretty one. Rev Preston
Mach performed the ceremony.
The bride was dressed in a beautiful
gown Of white organdie over white
taffeta and carried brides roses Her
sister, Miss Mattye Lee Christian, was
maid Of honor. She was dressed IN
white organdie over white silk and
carried a large bouquet of white car
nations. The bridesmaids we've gowned
in white organdie over white tatfeta
and carried white carnations. They
were Misses Minnie Shelton, of Louisa
county. and Helen Schneider, OF Chest
nut Hill. Mr.. James l.. Shelton, Of
Louisa county, acted as best man, and
the ushers were Messrs Henry HOl-
man, Of Louisa county; Herbert Lyle ;
r. W. Selman, Of Grand Rapids. Mich. !;
William Hawkins. Of Hampton, Va,
and George Hundley.
The bride is the very handsome
daughter of Mr.. r. " Christian, and
is a charming girl Mr.. Shelton is an
enterprising and popular young man Of
Louisa county.
The couple left for tour North On
their return they will make their home
in Louisa county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28
Medical Society Of Virginia.

The Medical Society OF Virginia,
which convened in its thirtieth annual
session at the Jefferson, in Richmond,
last Tuesday, concluded its business
Thursday afternoon. and adjourned to
meet in Charlottesville next year, the
date TO be decided upon hereafter
The annual election Of officers result
ed as follows.
President, DR.. Hugh Nelson, Of Char
lottesville; first vice president, DR..
Southgate Leigh, Of Norfolk; second
vice. president, DR.. S. I. A. Kent, Of
Ingram third ice-president, DR. r. l.
Hicks, of Warrenton recording secre-
tary. DR.. l.. B. Edwards, of Richmond ;
corresponding secretary, DR.. j. F.
VIM. Of Richmond; treasurer, DIR. r.
T. Styll. of Newport News
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28

Virginia Republicans now here laugh
at the reports they see in the Repubfi-
osn newspapers Of this and other North
ern cities Of the support the Republi-
cans in their state intend to give the
30 called 'independent" candidates for
the Virginia legislature. They say the
men referred to would like very much
TO get their support and that some Of
them have already asked not only for
their support, but for their money. but
that the State executive committee who
manage the affairs Of the party and
whose directions they follow as the
only way by which ever to attain suc-
cess, las advised them TO let independ.
ents alone, and that they will surely
do 90. Alexandria Gazette.
/. 10 said to be an open secret that
the State Republican organization is in
earnest sympathy with Senator Mar
tins reelection, and indirectly or di-
rectly doing what it can to bring about
such q result. II this statement is no'
correct the organization is offered the
columns Of The Free Lance to deny it.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28

1t is safe to say that we have not
witnessed the end Of the Seaboard s
growth The president Of the system.
Mr.. J. 8. Williams. is young man
whose energy and enterprise are certain
to.make themselves felt in all directions
where, by the construction OF new links
he may be able to aid in the develop
ment Of the resources Of the South and
increase tie power and potency Of his
system Atlanta Constitution.
Mr.. Williams is destined to be a
great factor in Virginia and Southern
progress. The Free Lance reiterates
the belief that Williams will succeed
Martin In the U. S. Senate in 1907.
Martin will be reelected as The Free
Lance repeatedly predicted, but The
Free Lance will further now predict. that
two terms in the U. S. Senate will
probably satisfy Mr.. Martins ambition
a. we'll as the Virginia Democracy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28
Burglars In Loudoun Blow Open and
Rob. a Safe.

Leesburg, Va, Oct 26. Some time
last night burglars broke into the office
Of the Waterford Fiouriug Mill in this
county owned and operated by Mr.. A S.
Bates, blew open the safe and robbed
1t Of about $50 in money. They also
took some valuable papers, but threw
them away on the roadside not far from
the mill, where they were found this
morning. Enterance into the safe was
made by battering OF the knob OF the
door and then putting in charge OF
explosives. No clue has been obtained
to the perpetrators Of the deed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28

To President Mckinley We regret that
the pressing demands Of official duties
will not allow you this time to linger
long. Our invitation to you was sincere
honest, real We can only say that you
must come again-come on an especi !
visit to q people. many Of whom you
know, for you have been with US be-
fore. When you do come, you will be
given an old-time Virginia reception !;
the welcome that you will then receive
will be emphasized by its warmth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28
For over Fifty 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 colo, and
Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
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.
Windows Soothing Syrup. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28

Now is the time to advertise for the
Christmas trade, and for this purpose
the columns Of The Free Lance are an
excellent medium for our people Of
every trade and calling. During the
summer and fall, The Free Lance has
been represented at the following court
greens by members Of its staff, who
have not only come In touch with the
people Of these counties and secured
many Of them as subscribers, but in
every case Of q visit have written anar.
rative Of the trip containing matter Of
interest 10 the counties visited. but TO
every reader Of The Free Lance outside
of the respective counties. These coun'
ties are Orange, Culpeper, Fauquier,
Stafford, King George, Lancas'
ter, spotsylvania. Caroline, West
moreland, Northumbel land, Essex
Middlesex, Gloucester and Acco-
mao, and the Prince William Horse
Show at Manassas. More than one
half Of the counties in the Eighth and
three. fourths Of the counties in the
First congressional district. No other
paper In Virginia has done this. The
Richmond dailies are represented at the
court greens by solicitors, but they dc
not write up their visits and publish
them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28

Rear. Admiral Sampson was on THUS
day presented a sword by the people OF
New Jersey In honor Of the part he
played in the naval operations at San
tiago.
With the cooperation OF business
men Of Washington the Woman's Nat
ionsl Industrial League will undertake
to raise funds to provide q home Tor
Admiral Schiey in Washington. FL
forts will be made to present the house
a. q New Years gift to the Admiral
The virginia Conference OF the Nj.
r. Church. South, will convene In
washington Street Church. Petersburg
on wednesday. Nov. 10th. The opening
ssrmon will be preached BY Rev. WV
Lear. Bishop A. W. Wilson VIII pre-
side.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28
Southern cotton growers are holding
a convention in Atlanta, Ga.

Southern cotton growers are holding
a convention in Atlanta, Ga.
The International Commercial Con-
gress. in session in Philadelphia. dis
cussed expansion as applied to trade.
1t is said the President will urge
upon Congress prompt declaration In
regard to the maintenance OF American
sovereignty In the Philippines.
Bishop Dosne, Of Albany, N. y
in an address to the Protestant Episco'
pal Missionary Council in session at
st. Louis. supported the Administra-
ton policy in the Philippines.
Senator Wellington, in an interview,
predicts an overwhelming defeat for
Governor Lowndes, saying he will lose
every county on the Eastern Shore, Bal
timDre city. the middle counties, and
Western Maryland.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28

Miss Josphine Pollard, daughter OF
Oity Attorney H. r Pollard. Of Bich-
mond, Va, and Mr.. John Steger Harri-
son were marriage Thursday evening at
Grove Avenue Baptist Church DR..
Hawthorne performed the ceremony.
Miss Martha Gresham Pollard, the
BRIDES sister attended her. DR..
Edmund Harrison, brother OF the
groom. was best man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28
Death Of George A. Payne.

Culpeper, Va. Oct &c. George A.
PAYNE. a citizen OF this county, died at
his homa near Alanthus yesterday Of
heart failure. aged fifty years He was
buried in the family burying grounds
this afternoon, Rev. Ernest Stevens. Of
the Methodist Church Of this city,
officiating. He leaves widow and FIVE
children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28
Az cysterman Drowned.

Cape Charles, Va. Oct. 20 The dead
body Of Capt X B Hudson was
found in Broadwater, Of Exmore, yes
terday afternoon. Capt. Hudson left
bone alone a few days ago for the fats
in B1oadwater to take up some oysters.
and it is supposed that he let his small
boat get away from him at low tide.
and as he could not swim, the high
tide washed him into deep water
Captain Hudson was IS years old,
and came to Bell Hayen, Va, from
Stockton, Md. He leaves wife and
two daughters.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28
SPANS Greatest Need.

Mr.. r P. Olivia. of Barcelona.
Spain, spends his winters at Aiken, S.
@. Weak nerves had caused severe
pains in the back Of his head. On
using Electric Bitters, Americas great
est Blood and Nerve Remedy, all pain
soon left him He says this grand
medicine is what his country needs.
All America knows that it cures liver
and kidney trouble, purifies the blood,
tones up the stomach, strengthens the
nerves. puts vim, vigor and new life
into every muscle. nerve and organ Of
the body. II weak, tired or ailing, you
need il. Every bottle guaranteed. only
80 cents. Sold by M. M. Lewis, drug
oiet.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28
L. w. Stearns,
OPERA HOUSE DRY GOODS STORE
Defense Of Dr.. Anderson.

Dlnville. Va Oct 26 In the trial of
Dr. John o Anderson, charged with at.
tempted murder. now in progress at
@ latham, the county seat Of Pitssylva-
MIA County, the defense to-day COM
msnced to introduce its testimony.
Five witnesses ere examined, two of
them being physicians, who testified
as experts that the medicine which
DR.. Anderson administered TO Miss
Watson was proper under the circum-
stances.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28

hundred women know and can
testify to the merit of the Black Goods
sold here during the past six years
There are some Of them here today and
if you buy at these prices you II save
enough on the material TO buy your lin
ings
IS In. Black All Wool Bourette Cloth
worth soc, reduced to 80 yard
% in. Black Mohair, sold at 81 &c, re-
duced to 2jc yard.
40 in. Black Granite Cloth, sold for
75c, reduced to SOC yard.
30 in. Black Extra Heavy Mohsir, ele.
CANT wearer. sold for 81 %. now
500 yard
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28

Probably there are more Silks here
than you IL find IN any other twost res
They must be sold, and whatever your
six wants may be you can fluid it here
at greatly reduced prices.
Rlch, Heavy. Black Satin q in. wide.
worth today S7l9c, for G9c yard
Fig. Taffeta and India Silks. worth
Zoe. for 59c a yard.
size quality for 69c yard.
Come and see the others. They
are here
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28
How to Prevent Group.

We have two children who are subject
to attacks Of Group. Whenever an
attacks is coming on my wife gives
them Chamberlain Cough Remedy
and 1t always prevents the attack 1t
is a household necessity in this county
and no matter what else we run out of
IL, would not do to be without Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. More Of it
is sold here than Of all other cough
medicines combined. j. NJ. Nichle, Of
Nickle Bros. merchants. Nickleyille.
Pa For sale by M. M. Lewis. Drug
gist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-28
What Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, II you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make pure blood and strong
nerves and build up your health. Easy
TO take. Try them. Only 20 cents.
Money back il not cured Sold by NJ
NJ. Lewis, Druggist.