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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11
024 MAIN STREET
LANCASTER DEMOCRATS.
Set "a. ss for Primaries and Convention

set n eb lot rIluldti0S anu SOh'NANASN
The Democratic Lancaster count
committee met last week ct the Court
house and held a nearly all-day execu-
tive session. Members present: W. D..
Barker, II. p. Hall, Z. J. Downing, j..
n. Davenport, DR. F. W. Lewis, G. L..
Rogers, W. f. Currell, Capt. George +.
Sauires. J. w. Hayden, w. b. Sanders
and W Med. Lee, chairman. j. ii
Whsaltons proxy was in hands OF DR..
Lewis G S. Towles alone absent.
1t was unanimously decided to hold
county convention Friday, April 2lst,
and primaries at each precinct Satur-
day. April 18th, at three p. m. The
question of laying the basis for these
nrimaries was the only hitch, and here
the committee was dead-lOcked for
some time-voting 6 to Zone side adj
vocating the Congressional vote OF last
fall and the other the last Gubernatorial
vote. It was finally decided to base the
representation on the vote for Common
wealth's Attorney four years ago, al
lowing one delegate to every 20 votes
or fraction Of 10 and over
On this basis the precincts will elect
delegates as follows.
Irvington, delegates; Weems,
delegates; Kilmsrnock, 3 delegates
White Stone. delegates; Island,
delegate; Court House, delegates
Litwalton, 6 delegates; Paynes Shop
delegates. Total, 30.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11
letter, salt-Rheum and Eczema

The intense itching ard smarting IN
cident to these diseases, is instantly
allayed by applying Chamberlain's Eye
anS Skin Ointment. Many very oao
cases have been permanently cured by
it. 1t is equally efficient for itching
piles and favorste remedy for sore
nipples, chapped hand. chilblains,
frost bites and chronic sore eyes. s6otS.
per box. For sale by M. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11
nnr Paws Successful Again.

Our base ball club went to Washing
ton Saturday and played the Gallaudet
team. They were successful after a
hard contest, the score being as follows
Fredericksburg, 2; Gallaudet 1. Our
boys are to be congratulated on the
splendid record they have made. Though
they have contested with good teams
they have not met with single defeat
this season. -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11

Ny wife has used Chamberlain s
Pain Balm for Rheumatism with great
relief, and can, recommend 1t as a
splendid liniment for rheumatism and
other household use for which we have
found it valuable w. j. Cuyler, Red
Greek, n. Y.
Mr. Ouyler is one OF the leading mer-
chants of this village and one OF the
most prominent men of this vicinity
W. G.. Phippin. Editor Red Greek
Herald For sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis, drug
ofat
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11
LOCAL MARKETS.

Wheat, IS to 70; corn, 81 to 3S. meal 81
TO 80 per 100 pounds; oats, 81 to 30
turkeys live toScts dressed II to IL ;old
fowls dive, 8 to 81 spring chickens.
20 to % cts. per lb.; lard,
TO 8; eggs, 10 to 10 cts. butter
10 to 20; hams, TO ~, irish
notatoes. so to 90; sweet potatoes,
60 to 10; beef. 3 to 81; veal
4 to Az; Pork, 4 to "A hides
1Ureen), 8 to ;hides (dry), 8 to 10 hides
Green sailed. z to 8.
Wool-Unwsshed, Is to ls; washed.
81 to 23
The Drain Market.
The grain markets closed yesterday
as follows
Chicago-Wheat, April 7O7s; May
II; Corn, April "a; May S414 July
S4s4 May. oats, 2el4. ~
New York-Southern wheat. 20 TO
80; Southern corn, 88 TO 40.
Baltimore Southern wheat, 20 TO 20
Southern corn, 80 to Al.
Richmond 20 TO n; corn
40 TO Al.
% 10 81
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11
New Advertisements.

The attention of the voters Of Spot
sylyania is called to the candidates
cards elsewhere of I. A. Harris Tor
sheriff. Lee ]. Graves for Common
wealth's attorney, and NJ. l.. Young
for commissioner of the revenue.
Public sale Of valuable real estate.
See ad of st. Geo. r Fitzhugh, W. j.
Leake and A. 7. EmLrey. special com
miseioners
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11
For over Fifty Years

Mrs. Windows 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. II
will relieve the poor little sufferer inn
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part Of the world twenty-five cents
4 bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Windows soothing Syrup,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11

"A word TO the wise is sufficient
and a 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 MIR,
W. NJ. Terry says Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy gives better satisfacti on
than any other in the market. de has
been in the drug business at Elkton'
KY, for twelve years; has sold hun
deeds Of bottles Of this remedy ana
nearly all other cough medicines man
ufsotured, which shows conclusiveiy
that Chamberlain's is the most salts
factory to the people, and Is the best.
for sale by NJ. H. Lewis, Drugsiss.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11

was reading an advertisement OF
Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy in the Worchester En-
terprise recently, which leads me to
write this. l can truthfully say
never used any remedy equal to it fol-
c0lic and diarrhoea. | have never had
TO use more than one or two doses to
cure the worst case with myself OF
children. W. A. Stroud, Popomoke
City, Nd For sale by M. NJ. Lewis,
druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11
Stafford: Circuit Court.

The spring term of the Circuit Court
of Stafford county, was held at the
courthouse Thursday last, Judge j. K.
Mason presiding. There were no pro-
ceedings of public interest A number
Of chancery DEGREES were entered and
the cases of Importance were continued
until the next term.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11
HAaduuartarS for BuiIding Waterfalls.

keep all kinds OF North Carolina anu IT
sics. Laths sash. Doors and Slinds. Lime
Cement, Caicine Plaster, Piasterlng HAIR,
Building ana Paving Brlck. I'm anu llOi
Rcnnny Cllt and " ire Nails al kinds Ready
Mixed Paints and Dry Paint, Lnseed On,
Turpentiue, Dryer Narnish and Lewis nlte
Lead. Paint Brushes OF al kin6s, lnuuN
Class and Putty Farm Wagons. Road carts
and Buggies. T. ~ NVDN'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11
The Hllers-Thornton Cases.

G. W. Killers and wife came to Nir'
ginia about year and half ago and
agreed to purchase the elegant Belle
Grove estate, in King George county,
from J. Taylor Thornton. They paid
$500 cash and were put in possession.
None Of their promises touching the
deferred payments were met and Thorn
ton finally gave them notice to quit.
They signed a contract agreeing &c
leave by January l, 1899, if money was
not paid. But they remained on the
property, and on February 4, Mr. Thorn
ton and his brother and nephew went
to Belle Grove, and informed Mrs.
Killers that she must vacate She re-
fused to 60 unless put out. Mr.. Thorn
ton remarked that it would be very easy
to put her out, but made no attempt to
do so. Just as he said this Mrs. Killers
sprung at him and slapped him in the
face. He then caught her by the wrists
and held them, while she kicked his
shins At the same time young Killers
jumped on Grayson Thornton, and they
had lively fight. Finally quiet was
restored and the Killers agreed to leave
and vacate next morning, and posses
sion was finally delivered and every
thing seemed settled. They did not &c
next day, but the day after Killers
and son swore ont some or warrants
vs.. the Thorntons for assault. willful
trespass. &c, and the Justices who tried
the cases put heavy fines upon the
Tho1ntons, who appealed to the County
COnrt.
The cases were tried before Judge
Chichester. and he promptly set aside
the Justices decision and dismissed all
the warrants.
Messrs. ST. George r. Fitzhugh and
W. A. Little represented the Thorntons.
Messrs. Thos. II Bevan, Ohas. Ashton
and r. J. Washington the Killers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11
Our National Cemetery and Our Dead in
CubaI

Major r. B Hill Superintendent OF
the National Cemetery. has received
from the War Department, at Washing
ton. enquiries as to the number OF
graves he could provide in the National
Cemetery here for soldiers who fell in
battle. or died from other causes in
Cuba
The cemetery is so nearly full. over
fifteen thousand soldiers having been
inferred there. that Supt Hill replied
that only seven or eight could be pro
yided for, unless a certain triangular
space, which, at present, is used for an
ornamental spot. is utilized. in which
case about one hundred and hfty more
graves could be made.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11
E. p. STEARNS.
Contractor and Builder.
Wheat and Corn Lower

The mild weather, heavy receipts ID
the west and from Argentina have
oaused a decline in wheat and corn. II
looks as if prices will be lower not
withstanding crop damage reports
which are greatly exaggerated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11
Baltimore Conference
FRIDAYS SESSION.

The Conference Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South, in session IN
Washington, devoted nearly the entire
session Friday to the subject OF the
great million and half thanksgiving
fund. which it is proposed to raise by
the church TO mark the end Of this CEN
fury. and which is TO be devoted TO the
cause Of education. Before the session
adjourned it was voted unanimously to
raise the $62, 800 which has been as
signed to Baltimore Conference as its
quota aud al executive committee
consisting Of Revs l. W Canter and
J. W. Dufey and Mr. George X. Hill,
was appointed to take general supervis-
ion of the work, while DIR. W W
Smith. the chancellor Of the Randolph.
Macon system Of educational institu-
tions. was appointed general surperin'
tendent
The reception Of verbal reports from
the ministers was resumed and con-
cluded
A brief allusion t. extern ooraneous
politics was made by DR. Hammond.
lie was speaking Of the spread Of the
gospel. and the expansion II the inter
ests Of the church. Il am an expansionist
from the crown Of my head to the bot
tom of my shoes, he said
In the afternoon the delegates, with
their friends, were received by Presi-
dent Mckinley at the White House.
They were presented by Rev J. W
Duffey, Of Mount Vernon Church, Mr.
Mckinley addressing few words to
each minister as he was presented.
SATURDAYS SESSION.
Saturday session was enlivened by
a discussion Of the methods used by the
representatives Of the church in obtain
ing the passage Of the bill through Con
gress appropriating 1888, 600 to pay the
claim of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South Publishing House. The follow
ing resolution was adapted by vote of
10 to IS:
"Resolved. That the committee on
publishing interests be, and they are
hereby. instructed 10 consider what &C
ton. if any, is necessary 70 be taken by
the Baltimore Conference OF the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South touching
the methods used by our representatives
in their effort TO secure the passage OF
the bill by Congress granting the claim
of $2SS. 900 for the use and damage OF
our publishing house by the army OF
the United States during the civil war
The ordination Of deacons was very
impressive, the Bishop delivering a
strong charge to the five candidates
Frank Tyler, George Boyle, Harry Coe
Febray, Harvey Burr and G. Oberholt
Rev. l. W. Canter assisted the Bishop
in this ceremony.
The report Of the board Of education
showed a gratifying condition OF the
Randolph Macon College, now thor
oughly identified with the church. A
substantial increase in the attendance
at the college was reported, there being
now thirty-two ministerial students,
eleven Of whom are from the Baltimore
Conference.
The board recommended the appoint
ment Of Rev. Dr. J. A Kern az presi-
dent of the Randolph Macon College,
Rev. Collins Denny as professor at Van
derbilt University, and Rev. Dr. }.
p. HYDE as president of the Valley Fe-
male College also, an assessment OF
-, 800 for the benefit of the Randolph
Macon College and $500 for the Payne
and Lane Institute, at Augusta, Ga
All Of the recommendation were
adopted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11

DIR. Oady's Condition Powders. are
Just what q horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price %
cents per package For sale by NJ. NJ
I,aWis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11

Beautiful ginghams, figured piques.,
check muslin, dotted muslins and wash
goods Of all kinds now being opened a.
e. T. Baksr,a
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11
NO SPREAD OF SMALLPOX.
Mr.. Taylor the Only Case, convalescing-
Statement From the Physicians OF the
city

In consequence Of the many foolish
rumors in the surrounding country con-
corning the prevalence OF smallpox In
Fredericksburg, The Free Lance has in-
terviewed and obtained statement
from every physician in the city show
ing that there has been but one case
and no probability of another resulting
from that one That the public may
see the true condition OF the case, we
publish the following certificates
As attending physician OF Mr. Robt
O. Taylor. who has been sick for three
weeks with smallpox, | would say that
the patient is getting on favorably and
nearly convalesoent. There is now no
probability Of the disease going beyond
the house in which Mr. Taylor is
confined, as it is strictly quarantined,
and all necessary precautions have been
taken to prevent its spread. None OF
the other members of the family or the
servants have shown any symptoms OF
smallpox. and there is no other case IN
the city.
) w Carmichael. Nj. ID. :
We concur in Dr. Carmichael s state
ment that there is no probability of the
spread Of the disease, and that the case
Of Mr.. Taylor is the only one in the
city
b Hales, NJ ID.
J. Edward Tompkins, NJ. d.
A. @. Doggett. NJ. d.
Elliott T. Jett, NJ. ID.
IL. NJ. d. Martin, NJ. d.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11
GIVE NE CHANCE

To estimate and do any
kind of building OF repair work You
want done either in town or country.
All work entrusted 10 me will be done
in thoroughly satisfactory manner
and in quickest time possible PIahs
and specifications furnished ior any
building work
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11
The Bee Hive.
80 Main Street.
(Sebrees Old Stand
A few prices to boom business dnr-

A few prices to boom business dnr-
ing the dull season
Prunes &C.. pound
MaccarOni Sc.
Plain and Mixed Candy &C.. III.
Large box Lye Sc.
Lump Starch lc. h.
Alabaster Starch, with Blucing and
Wax &c. package.
Corn Search 4c.
Large boxes Matche, oc dozen o dozen
for 2jc
Wooden Wash Boards Sc
Clothes Pins lc. dozen
CobblcI's Shoe Nails Be- box
lux &c. bottle
Envelopes Be- package
Paper 3 and 40. quiro
Armour's Key Soap , for &C.
Our Favorite Soap, II bars for 25c
THIS an old we'll seasoned soap ana
only limited quantity in stock and
cannot be sold again at the price
Special bargains in
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11
Richmond, Fredericksburg &
Railroad.

Schedule IN effect Jan. 10Th, lo99.
TRAINS LEAVE FREDERICKSBURG.
Leave NOrthward.
SIC A. NJ. daily.
OLE A. ~. Sundays only.
W.JS A. NJ. daily except Sunday.
La I. VI. daily except Sunday.
80 Y. NJ. daily
Leave Southwark.
s.Se A. VI. daily. Stops only AT Milford
boswell and Ashland, week days. Makes al
Ocal stops sundays.
l.3DP NJ. DAILY except sunday.
30 =. NJ. Daiy stops only AT boswell ana
Ashland.
"a p. VI. Daily makes all local stops.
fredericksburg and Richmond AocomodS-
tiOn, Daily except sunday.
leaves Fredcricksburg AT 500 A. ". Ar
riyes Richmond 50 A. NJ. Leaves hlchm'ui
At4P.M. Arrives fredericksburg - T.. 81.
W. p. Taylor Traihc Manager.
\. L. ID. Myers. President.
O. c. COX, Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-11

Rev and Mrs W. J Morton, OF
Tappahannock, celebrated the 9Th ami
versary Of their marriage at Noting
ham. " the home Of his father i'll Spot
sylvania today, after which they left to
attend the Rappahannock Valley Con-
vncati IN AT Port ROYAL.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-05

In country town not far from New
York an old-fashioned preacher had ex-
horted his flock one Sunday not to read
the Sunday newspapers. On the follow
ing Monday he was Trolling through
the market place when he spied some
unusually fine asparagus, vegetable
of which he was almost gluttonously
fond, in the stall of one of his parish
toner's.
"Mr. Smith," said the parson, "I will
buy some Of your asparagus, If it is not
too dear"
Now, Smith was d confirmed reader
Of his Sunday newspap ef, and the SER
man had not pleased him at all. He de-
cided to play joke on his pastor. More
over, he had sold his asparagus already,
though he said not d word about that.
II am sorry, DOCTOR" said the crafty
Smith, "but 1 would not like to have it
on my conscience that sold such grass
as that"
what is the matter with it?" ex-
claimed the preacher in surprise. 81
never saw finer"
"Oh, it's all right that way" said
Smith, "but, you see, picked it only
early this morning. 1t sprang UP and
grew on Sunday."--N. Y. Tribune.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-05
WANTS TO BE PARDONED.

We are informed that a movement
is on foot in Virginia City to secure
the pardon of l.. Guggenheim, who
was sentenced to the penitentiary for
five years in 1893, by Judge Mack,
for robbing the Odd Fellows Of Ne
vadA while serving them as Grand
Secretary. He not only stole the
money contributed by the members
of the Order for its support, but he
deliberately appropriated to his own
use the money contributed by the
Endowment Rank for the support of
the widows and orphans of Odd Fell
lows. The amount of his stealings
will never be known, but enough is
known to stamp him as a colossal
thief. His application for pardon
will be before the Board at it's next
meeting. What he bases his appica-
ton ON we do not know, but we do
know that he has not received the
punishment his crime deserves.
Sympathy should cut no figure in
his case.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-05
HAIR FOR VIOLIN BOWS.
Where 1t Comes From nnd the Diff
ferent Kinds Thnt Are More
Commonly Used.

The horse hair used in making violin
and other similar bows is imported
from Germany; considerable part of
the hair thus imported. however, COM
ing originally from RusSio. l.Crac hair
for these purposes is white and black:
the black is the heavier and stronger,
and this is used for making bows for
bass viols, because it Eites the big strings
better. In preparing the hair for use
in bowmaking, the white lair used for
violin bows, is bleachcd to bring it TO it's
final Wilderness, says the New York Sun.
The standard violin bow is 90 inches
in length; longer bows arc made to Or
der. Shorter bows are used by young
persons; but the bow commonly seen
in the hands of violin player is 20
inches long. Horse hair for violin bows
is imported in various lengths, but
mostly in lengths of Sc inches. Hair
sufficient for ono bow is put together in
what is called hank; the hanks are
tied up in bundles of dozen hanks;
these are bundled in crosses, and the
gross bundles are put together in great
crosses, in which shape the hair is inn
ported.
There are grades and qualities of the
horse hair, but the best is not very cost
ly. A hank of the best white hair can be
bought for 20 cents; it might cost 30
cents more to have it put into the bow.
To rehair a bass VOL bow costs more,
the bulk of hair required being greater.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-05

The best qualified to Judge reckon
that the fortune left by A. t. Stewart
which he left to the care of the late
Judge Hilton, amounted to 100000
600. Mrs. Stewart survived her hus-
band ten years. In 1876 Stewart died,
in 1886 Mrs. Stewart died and in 1896
the last Of the Stewart millions dis
appeared in the wreck Of Hilton.
Hughes & Go. This is the way great
fortunes sometimes come and go.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-05
AN INHUMAN WAR.

The truth is that the war In the
Philippines is one for conquest. for a
clear title to the islands for which we
paid Spain goodly pr1ce. The war
is conducted for the purpose of per-
fecting that title; it is war for ac-
QUESTION, Ter the expansion Of our
territory, for the increase of our COM
merce, for strategical advantages in
the far east. That for which the
country has paid duly for with money
the country contends with the force
OF arms that it shall have. II the
Government has not that cause for a
war it has none. Certainly it cannot
be said that the war is for liberty and
humanity, as it is in restraint of the
Filipinos to govern themselves; it is
against humanity rs it kills, devas-
tates and desolates the homes and
lande OF those who are fighting for
"ife, liberty and the pursuit of hap
piness," and to secure for themselves
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-05
WHERE ICE Is WELCOME.
Gen. Funston LonGed to Cut tire Ice
OF Success and Has at Last
Found 1t.

In connection with the possibility of
Gen. Funston having political ambi-
ton, j. w. Gleed tells a story which
OF the man. says the Kansas City Jour
nal.
Gleed was in New York on the day
Funston sailed away to join the insur-
gent forces in Cuba, and accompanied
him to the steamer to say good-by.
While the pair were talking at the
steamer landing, Funston spoke OF his
probable future, and said:
willis, l have no ambition to get
rich. 1wouldn'tgetintop politics for any,
thing. / am afraid 1 have no settled
aim or clearly seen ambition. But, new
ertheless, want to cut some ice in the
world, and intend to keep hustling I'M
til my time comes"
This yearning to cut ice has been
manifest in all the movements of the
restless, tireless, always moving young
Kansas soldier. He has searched for
his opportunity from the Arctic to the
equator. Never staying anywhere long,
he has dropped one thing after another
in fashion that made his friends fear
he was changeling and unstable.
But now they begin to comprehend
that it was the eagerness and fretfuI-
ness of mighty ambition, and that
what they deplored in him was the very
characteristic that was to lead him on
toglory. Atlast, 10000 miles away from
home, he found chance to cut the ice
OF his ambition, and in cutting he cut
aplenty.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-05
FRENCH TANSY WATERS. the

worlds famous remedy for irregula
and painful periods of ladies; are
never failing and safe, rejuvlnate the
system and brighten the eyes; restore
health and beauty to the faded;
French Tansy Waters are the only
reliable female remedy in the world /;
Imported from Paris; take nothing
else from the druggists, but insist on
the genuine; in red wrappers with the
crown trade mark. Price, 81. For
sale by all druggists, or sent by us
direct on receipt of the price. La
France Drug Co., importers, BOG Turk
ST.. San Francisco.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-09-05
E. OSeII

Has just received a new lot of gents
suits, shirts, underwear, comforts and
blankets. AL styles Of hats. All to
be sold at the lowest possible figure.
A complete line Of boots and shoes,
guaranteed best made. All boots and
shoes purchased from him will be re-.
paired free Of charge il they rip.