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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22

The concert given by the teachers OF
the Normal School at the Opera House.
On Thursday night, under the direction
Of Prof Bower was one Of the most
ENJOYABLE features Of the school during
its session here.
The program commenced with piano
duet. by Misses Beale and Lewis, ION
Blooming Meadows, which was well
rendered
A solo, "Ecstacy," followed, beauti-
fully sung by Miss olivia Courtney,
King and Queen Then a recitation by
Miss Gertrude GlyntOn Garner, Of
Northumberland "BObolink, " sung by
Miss Ethel Thomas Lewis, Of Accomac,
in a most charming style elected great
applause See the Pale Moon a
duet sung by Miss Courtney and Prof
Bower was also much enioyed The
Wolfe and piano solos by Miss Decker
were rendered as she always does. in
an admirable manner Miss Garner
and Miss Lewis sang Beautiful Moon
light" with pleasing effect Mr. f B
Bower. fine voice in Memories was
shown ID advantage When the last
number. Dreams. sung by Miss
Garner WAS ended the audience sat still
for time, sO)thed By the soft sweet
notes. which fell from the l:p' of the
handsome singer, and were 10th 10 end
so pleasant an evening.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
Varm.nious pem:crat!: Meeting.

The meeting Of the Democratic VA
tiOnal Committee in Chicago on Thurs
day was completely dominated by W
J. Bryan and his friends. VIM. j.
Stone, II Missouri, was elected vica
chairman Party rules were adopted
one point in the meeting which has
national interest was the earnestnes,
which characterized the determination
10 begin work at once for the campaign
next year.
There is no lack Of enthusiasm OF
c1ufdence The organization IL 20 boz
widespread and thorough. II Is % ex-
tend INTO every State, and II Is expect.
ed that when the campaign next year
actually begins the party viii be al.
ready lined up to meet the enemy
All the States were represented either
hy proxy OF by regular clmmlttemen.
except West Virginia. North Dakota,
Oregon. Texas, UAh. Vermont and
Arizona Mr Bryan held proxies for
Michigan and South Dakota Neithe'
Carter H. Harrison nor j. f. Altgeld
WAS present
There was harmony among all the
factions and free coinage Of silver Is
not 10 be the paramount and only issue
This is the Democratic program and
policy for 1900 as outlined. says II l.
West, e the Washington. d Q POST.
who was present
At night there was great mass.
meeting, and W j. Bryan was the star
orator He was silent about the rs g
ratio. but, though he said nothing OF
ratio, he argued emphatically for indie
pendent bimetallism Anti'imperial-
ism, anti-tru.ts and independence fol
the Fllipinos will probably be the slo
gans for next year. Germans proxy,
BAughman, Of Mary land, wa very
prominent in Cancellation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
The Piedmont Assamblv.

The Assembly Of the Christian
churches Of the Piedmont District viii
be held on their grounds near Gordons.
vile. commencing July 27th, and con-
tinuing until Augu-t 9th, inclusive. An
interesting program has been arranged
and number Of prominent ministers
will assist in the meetings. though
most Of the preaching will be done by
Rev ". II Book The assembly has
a splendid pavilion and last year the
first meeting took place there, and
since then many Improvements have
been made in the grounds. and more
private cottages have been erected. The
grounds are in fine grove Of original
oaks, and two or three excellent springs
furnish abundant water. Rev. Cephas
Shelburne. Of this city, Is expected to
take part in the services
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
Chichester and Garter, Leesburg, Va
There was also a magnificent fourth
hand exhibited.
Arainat / Popular Vote.

The movement looking 10 the election
Of United States Senator 10y popular vote
was tested in the Richmond Democratic
committee last Wednesday night, when
the plan for the primary, TO be held on
July q, 10 nominate Den, cratic can
didates for the legislature, was decided
upon The question of putting the
names of Gov Tyler and Senator NJ
tin as senatorial aspirants on the ticStt
and thereby allowing the people % IA.
dictate their choice for senatur, had
been widely discussed IN political CIR
cles in Richmond, and there was a
keen interest felt IN the result II was
believed that this movement Would get
considerable support but rs eight out
of the ten legislative candidates hal
expressed themselves In favor OF Mr.
Martin for senator II was hardly
thought that the popular vote advocates
would have 50 strong support IN the
committee Ten members Of the IN
mittee voted 10 pat the names OF the
senatorial aspirants ON the ticket .whilt
fourteen opposed H. The large support
OF the popular vote measure Is taken TO
indicate the strength II the measure
itself and not rs a tcst Of the c1mp'ra-
tive strength Of the Two senatorial en-
didates.
Henry NJ Tyler, brother Of the
governor, was, at his own request
excused from voting on this PROPOSE
ton.
The vote on the question was not
test one as 10 the respective candidates.
as friends Of Tyler and Martin voted On
each side
Gov Tyler asked what he thought Of
the plan. and what he would do, re-
piled well hardly know what To-
do. Nou see It was announced IN the
papers that my name and Mr. Martin IS
would be ON the ticket. but now, since
came down and was consulting with
my friends with view Of getting
things in shape on that line, It was
decided that no direct vote would be
had between Martin and myself. Why
this action do not know They have
been doing great deal Of b0asting-
they ought not 70 have been afraid. !
suppose. though, they concluded 1t
would be better to fight on the popular
ity Of their candida'es for the House.
Well this Will be, perhaps. better for
them. but | DO not exactly see which
ones they Will select
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
Local and Current Comments.

Rev. l.. W. Lave, of Louisa, was in
the city yesterday.
Mr.. L. l.. w Green has returned
from visit to New York.
Col E. d Dole aud Capt Nj b.
Rowe have returned from the Manassas
Horse Show.
Misses Ellen Wallace aud Lena Har-
rison are visiting friends and relatives
IN King George.
At Desha. Essex county, Willis
Brooks has been appointed postmaster,
VICE j Il MODlton, removed.
Beautiful ginghams. figured piques,
check muslin. dotted musllns and wash
goods Of all kinds now being opened at
h. T. Baker 5.
". \ Haywood was appointed post
master at Hayes Store, Gloucester coun-
". Va. Thursday, vice julius Lands
berg, removed.
\ marriage license was issued in
Washington Wednesday to VIM. y
johnson and SAllIe 5 Eskridge, both
of Fauquler county.
Mir James Brown while wrestling
THURSDAY with Mr. Ernest White at Mr..
" A McNhir in the county, fell
and broke his c.l.ar bone
Mrs. :. q. MAin aud her two daugh-
ters. Misses Hannah and Lily, from
Baltimore. are the guests OF Rev Or
b " Nrbaue aud family.
Mesls T. Il Garrison and b. ;.
Norman Of Stafford .enJj yed an outing
at ola Point Thursday with the Meth
odlst excursl0nlsts Of this city.
New line Of Ladies' Muslin Uuder-
wear. Beautiful New Garments just
ont Of the factory Every garment
bargain Come and see them, at l.
y Brent
Lieut. Il : Knox passed through
here yesterday en route to Richmond.
IL Is stated that he has been ordered TO
open recruiting Office here next week
for enllsuug volunteers
Take care Of your eyes The organ
# sight Isa delicate one. Many per
sons. not approaching this use cheap
spectacles, winch often lnjure The sight.
Hawkes. Will preserve 1t They are
clear, brilliant and perfect All eyes
fitted az Halls Drug Store.
We'd e,day evening Mrs Lucy Good.
rick charmingly entertained the follow
ing friends; Misses Carrie Belle Quinn,
Julla Messi K, Kate kishpAugh, Emile
and Constance r we. Mary + Parsons,
Bette Lee Parsons, Belle Mason, .. G.
Rouse. Mary Shehen Mrs. Kishpaugh. ,
Miss Glll. Miss Newton. and Messrs.
Frank KNAPP John Donahoe. OTIS
Brooks. Thomas p Leonard,S J.Qninn
and Mr. Palmer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
IOCAL MARKETS

Wheat, so to 65; corn, 4S to 40, meal 30
tolOO per 100 pounds; oats, " 70 81
fowls (livo), 8 to 64 spring chickens.
9 to 10 cts. per ID. lard, Z
to 8; eggs, 10 to II cts. butter
Is to 90; hams, 10 to ~, irish
potatoes, 80 to so; b :, 3 to so veal
1 to Az Pork, to AZ hides
IQreen), 6 to z hides (dry), to 10 hides
(green) sailed. to 8.
Wool-Unwashed, 10 to 20 washed
% to %. ~
The grain markets closed yesterday
az follows; 70 Con-. u.
Corn. July 3234 May oats "a =.
New York-Southern wheat ~ 10
76 Southern corn, 40 to Al.
Baltimore Southern wheat, 65to ~
southern corn, 40 to Al.
Richmond-Wheat, 60 TO IL; corn
AZ TO 43.
Aiexandria-whest, So TO 20; corn,
~ IN IL.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22


The United States cruiser Olympia,
with Admiral Dewey aboard, arrived at
Trieste, Austria, on Thursday.
Special dispatches announce that
Admiral Dewey and nine Of his officers
will go to Carlsbad, Germany, to take
the cure for gastric troubles.
AS the result of conference between
Senator Fairbanks, who has just re-
turned from Alaska, and Secretary OF
S ate Hay, it is stated that the United
States will not modify its position in
regard to the Alaska boundary. and
will make no concessions to Canada.
The Martip people in Richmond, as
a rnle. are very angry because the
CITY democratic committee refused TO
make provisions for voters ID express
their choice as between Martin and
Tvler az the primary next Thursday
Tbare was no debate over the prop1sl-
tion and the Tyler and Martin sym
nathizers divided mp Soma OF each
faction voted for and some against the
nronosition. There is no question
about the fact of Mr.. Martin being the
choice of the Richmond democrats.
His supporters are extremely anxious to
prove that the people here want him
10 serve another torn They wanted u
chan 81 measure strength with their
opponents Graet dissatisfaction with
the committees action exists now and
an effort is being made to get meet.
ing TO reconsider.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
Mr. Rem Monroe Badly Hurt.

Wednesday about noon while Mr.
BENJAMIN Monroe, of Stafford, was on
his way to the quarry near this city
Mr.. York's horse. which he was driv-
ing, became frightened and ran away
throwing him ont and bruising him up
very 1adly. He was unconscious for
some time, but it is hoped his injuries
are not as serious as at first feared. Dr.
f. T Jett is attending him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
4 Lancaster Man Promoted.

The Washington, d. O., correspon-
dent OF the Richmond Times says
Among the appointments Of officers
in the new regiments is that Of Second
Lieut.. Willard d. Newbill, Of the
Seventh Artillery, to be captain. Capt.
Newbill is Virginian and was APP.
pointed to West Point from the First
District His father is DR.. W. New.
bill, prominent physician Of Lancas
ter. Capt. Newbill is one Of the young
est officers in the service and was only
graduated from the Military Academy
in 1897. He was appointed solely on
his merits, being regarded as one of the
brightest young officers in the army.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
Sale-B laekley.

At an early hour Thursday morning
Mr. Lewis .. Sale, we'll known and
prominent merchant. at Guiney's, Car
oline county, and Miss Clara Blackley'
a popular young lady Of Spotsylvania
0 unity. and youngest daughter of Mr.
John w. Blackley, were married at the
Exchange Hotel here. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. DR.. j. S. Dill
and. with their attendants, the bride )
brother, Mr.. W. II Blackley ;her sister
Mrs. s. O. Blaydes, and her niece.
Miss Blaydes The young couple left
for Old Point on the Methodist excur-
fiOn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22

The yesta Cotton Mill, operated at
Charleston, S. @. with colored labor.
has made its first shipment OF goods
since the machinery was started under
the reorganization. The goods manufac'
tured are said to to be of very high
class and quality. The mill has only
been running short time with colored
oneratiyes and the president OF the
company, Mr.. Montgomery, practical
mill operator, says he has carefully
watched the work of the colored opera.
tive and is much pleased with what
has been accompli shed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
Part Of Her Grain Crop Burned.

Wednesday Mrs John Nj. Luck, Of Stat
ford suffered the loss of part OF her
wheat crop by fire Messrs. Thomas and
Reed were threshiDg it at the time and
the fire is supposed to have originated
from sparks from the engine. Several
stacks of wheat and also Of oats
amounting to probably 200 bushels OF
the former, and $50 Of the latter were
destroyed, and the separator OF the
machine was also badly burned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
The Methodist Excursion.

Six hundred people went from here
on the Methodist excursion over the h.
f. & p. and O. & o. Railroads to Old
Point Thursday. Many were added
slong the route until the number on
board was sweled to 1000. The train
was divided into two sections at Dos
well, as one engine could not haul it
Everybody enjoyed themselves. Over
$500 net was realized. which will be
used for extension of the Sunday school
room
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
Two Watching Parties

The "Owen Billiard" Capt H O.
BaytoD, brought up a number of delegate
from down the river to the District
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, at King George o. H
While waiting for their return on yes
terday, the "Owen billiard" took two
Watching parties, composed Of ladies
and gentlemen Of this city. and teach
ers attending the Normal. down the
river, one party Wednesday night
aud the other Thursday night On
both occasions most enjoyable time
was spent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
headquarters for Building Materials.

keep AL kinds OF North Carouua ana IT.
stnia Iumbcr. dressed aud undrcsset. Shiu-
si.s. Laths. sash. Doors ami Blinds. ldmc,
cement, Calciue Plaster, rlastcriuS HAIR
building ana Paving Brlck. I.n aud lrou
footing. Cut and ire Mans. al Slnos hea,5
Mel Paints aud Dry Paint, LInsccd Oh
Iurpeutiue. Dryer Narnish ANA Le" IS mt
Lead. Paint Brushes of al kiuds. " iuoow
- l,,,g,ies f.. ID. COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
Sunday School Convention.

The Goshen Baptist Sunday School
Convention met at County Line church
on last Wednesday morning, and con-
tinued in session two days The dele
CATION was large, the congregations
immense, and the proceedings were in
teresting and instructive.
The body was organized By the elec'
ton of the following officers; Capt
S. J. Quinn, of Fredericksburg. Presi-
dent; J. Williams. Of Milford, Sec
rotary, and Capt. o. T. Smith, Of
County Line, Treasurer.
The various subjects were ably dis
cussed, and many valuable suggestions
submitted which will, no doubt, re-
suit in practical good to the different
schools.
DR.. ]. W. McCown, Of Bowling
Green, preached the annual sermon,
and because of its ability and practical
ness, the convention requested him to
furnish it for publication in the Relig-
ious Herald.
Among the resolutions adopted are
the following
By Capt o. T. Smith-"That this
convention regard it the imperative
duty of every member OF the church, If
possible, to attend the Sunday School
and to engage in Sunday School work. "
By. Dr. McCown-"That this con-
yention heartily approves the purpose
of the Sunday School and Bible Board,
to call Baptist State Sunday School
Convention, to meet in the spridg OF
1900 "
The people Of the County Line open
Il their hearts and homes to the con-
vention, and it can be truthtully said
that it was never more Hospitality enter
tanned At O'Clock Thursday even.
ing the meeting adjourned, and the
delegates left for their homes
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
Change Of Schedule.

Owing to accident to the steamer
Westmoreland the Weems Steamboat
90. will resume schedule Of March 10.
The steamer Essex, from Norfolk, ar
irving here Mondays and leaving Tues.
DAYS for Baltimore, will be discOn-
tinuod
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
Hanover School.

Miss W. +. Sohooler, Principal, will reopen
on the 4th of September. at Fredericksburg.
Va. English branches. including Hizher
Mathematics and the Sciences taught. Also
LATIN. FRENCH and 6 FER NAN.
Miss Sch"Olers object is 10 advance her
pupils I'm regular collegiate course with a
view TO graduation, and I'm this object she
will be ably assisted by competent and eA-
perlenced teacher.
Terms payable monthly I'm advance. For
further information address
MISS W. II. ScH00LER,
Fredericksburg. va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
. Tender Flower Transplanted.

Celeste, the infant child of Post.
master John NJ. Griffin. aged 10 months
dieGi suddenly of cholera infantum
Thursday evening. The funeral TOOK
place from st. Mary's Catholic church
Yesterday evening at 6 o'clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
For over Pity Years

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm.
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part Of the world. Twenty-Five cents
a bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
S. Sydney Bradford,

The only licensed REAL ESTATE
AGENT AND AUOTIONEER in Fred
ericksburg. Va. having complied with
the laws and regulations Of the City and
State governing the same, is now ready
to list property of all classes. All real
estate intrusted to me for sale will be
we'll described and thoroughly adyer-
tised. Easy terms.
Office 9OS Princess Anne Street Fred
ericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
NORFOLK ROUTE
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.

Beginning Tuesday, May 3Oth, steamers
Potomac and Sue will leave Pier Q, Light
Street, Baltimore, every Tuesday, Thursday
aud Saturday, at 5 p. NJ. for Alexandria and
waship gton, calling at all of the usual land
ings. Returning Will leave 9TH Street Wharf,
Washington, at p. NJ, Tuesday. Thursday
and Sunday, going as far as Leonardtown on
these evenings. Will leave Le0nardtown et
A. NJ, Kinsale at 1870 p. NJ, hilier's At 8 r.
NJ, Grason's at 8 p NJ. and BacOn's at Z p. NJ,
Monday. Wednesday and Friday, arriving In
Baltimore early the following morning.
Freight received daily In baltimore.
Freight received daily at Pier ?. Light
Street.
HENRY WILLIAMS. Agent.
at Baltimore. Nd
STEPHENSON & BRO, Agents,
az Washington. ID. O
KEY COMPTON, Agent,
at N0rf0lk. We
w.D. SCOTT, Agent,
~ Prcdericksburs. '"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
special Excursions to Niagara Falls.

Personally conducted excursions TO
Niagara Falls viii leave Washington
on Thursdays July 27th, August 10Th ,
and gath, September 7th aud 2lst, Oc-
tober 9th aud 10Th, 1899, at $ a. m
Round trip from Fredericksburg Sl2
children b1ta cen 8 and ~ years Of age
one half of this rate. Tickets good TO
return on any regular train except the
limited express trains, and to stop off
returning at Buffalo. Rochester, Ca
nandaigua and Watkins Glen. Limit
for the round trip ten days.
c. O. Cox,
Agent.
iy22.25.27
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
Mrs. Heiser Critically Ill.

y The condition of Mrs. Laura Heiser
is very critical. She has been uncon-
scious since yesterday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22

The steamer Westmoreland broke
her crossbeam last Monday in leaving
Leitch's Wharf, in the Patnxent river
She arrived in Baltimore Monday and
was taken to machine works, where
the damage will be repaired as quickly
as possible The extent of the damage
cannot be learned, it Is said, until the
cylinder head has been taken of It
has been decided to replace the disabled
vessel by the Essex aud Lancaster. OF
the same line.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
Special Excursion TO Chautauqua N. y,
July 2Sth, 1899.

For the excursion train leaving Wash
ington at 7 100 A. NJ. on July 2Sth.
we will sell tickets on July 9th. and
for the 8 :l2 A NJ. train on the 2Sth.,
at $500 for the round trip Limi.
for return August 2Sth., 1899
O. O. Cox, Agent
inO0Qt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
Inrersoll Dead.

Srecisl % The Free Lance
Bob InRersoll. the gceat lawyer and
infidel. died at Dohb's Ftrry. n Y,
today aged 6S years Ingersoll was a
native Of New York State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22

On and after Friday, March 10th, steamers
Richmond, Westmoreland and Essex Will
leave Pier 2. Light street, Baltimore, every
Tuesday and Friday at 40 p. m, for Fred
ericksburg and all wharyes on the river.
Returning, will leave Fredericksburg At go
D. m. tide permittingl Monday. and Thurs,
day, LeedstOwn at 43O q. m, TUESDAY anu
Friday for Baltimore.
Leave Baltimore Wednesday, at 40 p. m,
for MAYORS and all wharves below, except
Bay Port. Returning will leave MAYORS Al
Leave baltimore at l30 p. m, Thursday, for
TappahannOck and all wharves below except
Bay Port, Millenbeck and Merry Point. RE
turning will leave Norfolk Tappahannock al
a. N. Monday for Baltimore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-22
STAFE:Rc COURT

Few # the sovereigns Of Stafford
attended court Wednesday The only
IN after If interest before the court was
the trial # Guy sullivan for felony
VINO was charged with attempting to
cut with a knife Douglas ii udershelt
in Falmouth. Just before the spring
election II WAS Attorney Wallace :
first case IL court since his election rs
Commonwealth Attorney. and well
did he manage IT, Hon W a Little
was counsel for Sullivan.
The result was hung jury. Attor
lie Wallace entered a nolle posequi in
the ca,e and sullivan went free
The Martin and Tyler fight has not
grown warm in the county. There Is
a very strong sentiment for Tyler.
Those present from Fredericksburg
were: Messrs l. l. COghill, John I.
Goolrick and The Free Lance represen-
tAtlVe
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Richmond, Fredericksburg &
Potomac Railroad.

Schedule in effect May 2lst. 1899
TRAINS LEAVE FREDERl, kSBI ne.
Leave NOrtnward.
5l2 A. NJ. daily.
sl6A. NJ. Daily except sunday. local. Co.
QuAuticO only.
lois a. NJ, sundays only.
lL3S A. NJ daily except sunday
Isl !. NJ. daily except SUNDAY. Docs not
stop between fredericksburg aud Quaut,O.
. = T. NJ. dAIly.
Leave Southwark.
o5s A. NJ. daily. stops only AZ Milford
boswell and Ashland, week days Makes AL
local stops sundays.
l.ts P. NJ. daily except Sunday. Makes all
local stops.
- r NJ. Daily except sunday. stops only
a. Milford. boswell. Ashland tud ritu Amen.
$50 r. NJ. Dally stops only at boswell ana
Ashland.
GA 4. VI. Daily makes a. loca. stops.
Frvdericksburg AMI Richmond Accumpda-
ton. Daily except SUNDAY.
Makcs all local stops.
Leaves Frederic SsburV al GU \. VI. Ar
dives l{ichimuud 50 a. VI Leaves hthiAon,
nap NJ. Arrives FREDERICKSBURG - D.. VI.
" =. lay lor. Traffic MauaGVr.
k.T. y. Myers. President.
O. {. COX. Agent
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NOTICE.
EXAMINATION D! TEACHERS !

The uniform examination Of teachers
of the Public Schools Of Spotsylvania
will be conducted at the Court House
as follows:
For White Teachers-TUESDAY and
WEDNESDAY, August LIST and Sad.
For Colored Teachers-THURSDAY
and FRIDAY, August 3rd and 4th.
Let all applicants who have not GER
tificates in foil force attend these exam
nations. At same time and place ladies'
wishing to attend the State Femole
school at Farmville will be given OPP
portunity to take necessary examination
for entrance. Exercises to begin prompt
ly at 8 o'clock a. m.
L. NJ. SMITH,
Supt. Schools. Hardenburg, Va.
jyl5t3O