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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
c0uncil Meeting.
Contractor and Builder

Last Friday night the regular month
~ meeting of the City Council was
held, Mayor Rowe presiding. and the
following members present: Messrs.
Willis, Wroten. Bradley, Embrey, Cole
Hurkamp. knight, Gouldman and Nc
Cracker.
Mr.. Willis, of the Finance Committee,
presented bills of The Free Lance
amounting to $40 and Of the Star for
81. 63. which were ordered paid.
Mr.. Wroten, of the Public Property
Committee, reported that the curbing
in front of the Court House was being
put down; the flags and poles for the
public buildings were ready, and that
the Free Bridge was in need Of repairs
Mr.. McCracken, of the Light Com
mittee. stated that the contracts fol-
lighting the streets by electricity
would expire June /, and the commit
fee would then have no authority to re-
new contracts, and would like to have
authority to do so until January |, as
by that time the Legislature would
meet and in all probability give them
the necessary legislation for the estab-
lishment Of a plant. On motion OF Mr..
Cole the matter was left with the com
mittee.
Mr.. Kuiphs, of the Health and Police
Committee, reported that the recent
case of smallpox had cost the Corpora
ton 1927, which was very small COM
pared with what the disease had cost
other cities. lie further stated that the
committed were under obligations to
DR.. S. W. Carmichael and DR.. a. q.
Doggett for valuable aid rendered.
Mr.. McOracken reported the recent
fire on the corner of Maine and Amelia
street.
There was considerable discussion
over the ordinance relative to the
weighing of coal. The ordinance as
agreed upon by the committee requires
the weigher to weigh all coal delivered to
the consumers from the cars or wharves.
The ordinances as q whole were finally
adopted. The Council then adjourned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
King George,
The Political Canvass Nearing the End
Correspondence of The Free Lance. }
Shiloh, Va. May goth. 1899.

Correspondence of The Free Lance. J
Shiloh, Va May goth, 1899.
When Greek meets Greek, 'twert
folly 10 be wise. When a political bat.
tie is waged between two or more
Democrats there is no party line upon
which to base calculation of the re-
suit, and the cloud Of dust and doubt
surrounding the field greatly increases
the interest, and adds much to the fun
of the fight There is more private pie
at the political counter the children
get more campaign cake and candy, and
more soft-soap and salt are expended
than in party contest.
The fight grows iercer as the end
approaches Some who enlisted early
in the war, and did run well for sea-
sOa, have fallen by the wayside and
passed into the hands of the under
taker. a goodly number still survive,
and il is interesting To note the capers
and cavortings of some of these as they
now approach near enough to hear the
bubbling of the swill trOughs and sniff
the spicy odors of the flesh pots of office.
Tire storm center il around the treas
urer $ office, and the display of fire
works at that place eclipses the lesser
lights at other points. Those little
cones of eddying dust seen scurrying
along our highways, like miniature
whirlwinds. mark the scuflie of con-
tending candidates for Oyerseer of the
Poor or other minor office
The race for Commissioner of keve-
nue. grows more and more lively. The
two Democratic candidates are having
a regular Joe DANDY time. while their
Republican competitor, who is making
a still hunt, only smiles as he looks on
aud gently strokes his flowing beard as
he slyly wiuks his weather eye.
Our young friend Rose, who stands
alone on the track for Commonwealth s
attorney. is becoming somewhat recon
ciled to his lonely position, but says he
feels very keenly the loss of that
stern joy which warriors feel in foemen
worthy of their steel "
Sheriff Price, finding at the opening
of the campaign that Deputy W. II
Helm, his running mate four years
ago would now he acompetitor, wooed
and won another companion, but after
a few weeks Of happy wedlOck this one
too, deserted him. II defeated, he may
bring suit against some one for alienat-
ing the affections of his spouse.
The voters Will load their big guns
next Thursday, the judges Of elections
will fire them of that night. and then
We will send you report If the
killed and wounded
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
924 MAIN STREET
Norfolk aud the Antilles to be Con-
nected.

Norfolk. Va, May 2l.-Norfolk will
shortly have a direct line to Cuba ana
Porto Rico. The Antilles Transporta-
ton Company, which is operating a
regular line between New York, Flor
ida points and Cuba and Porto Rico,
Saturday perfected arrangements
whereby they have secured terminal
facilities here, and the first steamer Is
expected about June 10.
Mr. George E Cation, jr.. attorney
for the company, has been here for
some time past negotiating for prop
erty which he considered desirable for
the uses of his company Meantime
he appointed Mr. O. Richard Taylor
Virginia agent for the company, with
Headquarters in Norfolk.
The Reed wharf, fine piece OF Deep
water terminal property, situated on
the Belt Line Railroad, near East Bur-
ton 8 Point, has been secured and trere
the Antilles Company will locate term
mails for the big steamships they pro-
pose to employ. The company VIII De
gin as soon as possible the erection OF
iron warehouses to accommodate their
traffic. The ships to be employed oy
the company will be big freighters OF
from . 300 to 1000 tons, and they will
be secured by either charter or pur-
chase. They will sail weekly from both
termini. The ships will make stops at
Charleston and Jacksonville.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
Of for Washington.

About thirty left here on the excur-
sion train to Washington yesterday, and
on the regular morning passenger train
two coaches were filed with people
from here and the nearby counties. who
availed themselves of the more advan-
tageous rates. considering the time
limit, to attend the peace jubilee. Quite
a number also went up on the afternoon
train and many more will leave today.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
Detention Stations Of the Ohess-
peake Inspected BY Officials.

ptdh6 4uHpCCtpu ~ kbN'oA''
Fort Monroe, Va, May 2l.-Hon
Frank A. Vanderlip, Assistant Secre'
tary Of the Treasury and Surgeon Gen
Wyman, United States Marine Hos
pital Service. arrived here today and
boarded the quarantine yacht Dagmar
for and inspection Of the detention
stations of the lower Chesapeake. In
view of the tremendous increase OF
trade with our tropical possessions, 1t
is deemed Of the greatest Importance
that every agency employed to check
the introduction of contagion should
be in perfect order, and the inspection
showed that every precaution has been
taken here The distinguished gentle
men left for Washington tonight
The United States refrigerating ship
Glacier, at Lamberts Point, is coaling
preparatory to her long voyage to Ma
Mia with fresh meat and other provi-
sions. The ship will take on 1000 tons
of coal, about half Of which is now on
board Much difficulty is encountered
in trimming" the Glacier. owing to
her peculiar construction. An inspeo-
tion board, of which Admiral Rodgers
is the senior member, will inspect the
Glacier tomorrow, and she will proba'
bly, start on her voyage to the Pacific
elrly this week. The auxiliary cruiser
Vixen will not accompany her, but has
cleared for Bluefields. Nicaragua.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
0BAHGE
Items Of General Interett
Correspondence of The Free Lancc.)
Orange o., May Goth, 1899

Correspondence of The Free Lance
Orange 90, May Goth, 1899
The saw mill OF J. u. Henderson,
located in Madison. WAS destroyed by
fire Tuesday night. No insurance
Operations in that section were com
pleted and the euterprising pr1prletor
were making ready to move to West
Virginia where they have purchased
some thousand acres of fine timber.
None of the lumber on the yards was
destroyed. New engines and saw fix
lures W i'll be put up on the new site.
b. w. Munday. of Barboursville. has
been through our section this week.
He is deservedly popular with our PEG
pie, and many predict that he will be
our next sheriff.
We learn that b. +. Armentrout, OF
Rapidan, is candidate for assessor
next year.
DIR. j. o. Hiden is visiting in Pa
munkey section He has presented
himself with fine horse and new sad
die, and is enjoying rural scenery
&c.
Rev. r. S Dunaway. ID. ID is a
welcome visitor in our community.
Tomorrow he breaches at Pamunkey
Long live this excellent man Of God Ia
shed light in the darkness.
Ernest Baker, wife and son. Of
Washington, are expected today to Pa
John Frazers Cordial welcome to
them.
Willie Brown. wife and daughter, Of
Winchester, Ky, are visiting relatives
in Lahore section. Miss Brown, it is
said. will make her home with her
aunt, Mrs. J. 5 Jackson, whose hus-
band and niece, both have died since
Xmas. leaving here alone in the old
home.
Mrs. Jennie Ware and children, Of
Richmond, are visiting Huntsman s
Rest, the attractive home Of he father
]. NJ. Henderson.
We hear that J. B. Martin is can
didate for Commissioner Of the Rev
enue, against the present incumbent,
Tom Rowe. Tom will be hard fellow
to beat, but Jim is live hoy.
Measles is all about this region.
Marshall Jackson, Of Lahore, is a vic
tim. but not seriously sick.
Marvin Watkins, who cut his leg
very badly last week, is doing well
Lucinda Ellis, cOlored man Of
good repute in ante bellum days, died
at her home, near Pine Top. Thurs
day night. She formerly belonged TO
Mr. r. b Burrus, and 10 her death
was more or less in the service Of his
family. She was member of the
Shady Grove Baptist church.
Many colored people as we'll as a
goOdly number of whites, have died in
this section in six months Most Of
them, however, had long since reached
three score.
Mrs A NJ Daniel does not improve
as fast as her friends would like, and
il is feared unless she can be induced
70 lay down her domestic duties and
recuperate, that her health will not be
res tOred.
If the political aspirants who con-
ceived and brought forth the May con.
vention had any forebodings about their
future career, they should now BE- sat
isfied and seek some other venture.
:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
Sudden Death of Mr. W. Burke

Mr. J. W. Burke. a well-known citi
zen Of this county, died suddenly OF
heart disease. Saturday evening at his
home near Massaponax church. He at
tended to his usual duties in the
morning, but complained Of feel
ing unwell just before dinner, and
started to work in the afternoon, but
returned TO his residence and soon ex-
pired. He was ffty-two years old and
a native Of Essex. A widow and five
children, Mrs. A. II Crismond, Alice,
George, Willie and Annie, survive
him.
The interme Mt was made in the fam
lily burying grou nd yesterday afternoon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
The vlrsinla Melhoaist orphanags.

The Virginia Methodist orphanage.
Lynchburg, Va, May %. The Com
mittee on Location Of the Virginia
Conference (Methodist) Orphanage will
meet In Danyille today, and will prob
ably decide on a site. Il is understood
that a number Of towns and cities will
offer inducements.
Lynchburg Saturday entered the list
in practical way At a special meet
ing of the City Council petition, sign
ed by large number Of citizens, was
submitted, asking that the thirty-hve
acres owned by the city in Rivermont
be offered to the committee. The Ooun-
Gil adopted a resolution, Offering TO buy
tract Of l24 acres close tosthe city,
and offer it to them but if the commit
tee insisted on preferring the thirty-fye
acres in Riyermont, TO let them have
that
The orphanage will be quite a valus-
able institution. Twenty thousand dol
lars, at least. will be spent the first
year, and probably more each year
thereafter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
crazsd BY a Gypsys Prophecy.

Morgantown, W. Va, May 81
SuperiD tendent Stathers, Of the State
Hospital for the insane, at Western,
received an application this morning
for the admission Of Mrs. Mary
Callahan, whose home is.in Berkeley
county. Her insanity is due TO a strange
cause.
About a year ago band Of gypsies
camped near her home. One day one
of the gypsy women went to the house
and asked permission to tell the fortunes
of several members Of the family. Mrs:
Callahan refused to let her come in the
house. The gypsy departed. but as she
was leaving declared that Mrs. Gala
han 8 husband would die in two months
Just two months afterward Mr.. Gala
han did die. Mrs. Callahan conceived
the idea that her treatment Of the gypsy
had something to do with her husband 8
death, and brooded so over it that she
became violently insane.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23

At the Presbyterian General Assem-
bly, of the South, now in session at
Richmond, on Saturday last. the sixth
annual report of the Board Of Trustees
of the assembly's home and school at
fredericksburg was submitted. The
report states that the inmates have
been most carefully provided for, ply
sically and mentally, in spite Of limit
ed resources. The Indebtedness OF the in
stitution has been reduced. and the
liabilities have all been met. Only
256 churches Of the 2,Sl6 enrolled con-
tributed to the institution and twenty
two individuals. The directors ask
that collection be taken up for the
home on the last Sunday in December
In al the churches.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
To the voters Of King George
Alden, King George Co., Va.

Alden, King George Co., Va,
Nay O. 1899
Four years ago, when | was csndi-
date for the TreaSurer's Office, l was
approached by the leaders Of my party
aud others with the proposition that II
l would withdraw and support +. +.
Ninde this should be my time and they
would support me. assuring me that
Ninde would not be candidate In 1899
/ agreed and complied with my agree
ment. What do find now? Political
tIeachery !" Who is responsible? Ninde
has not seen proper to answer my III
Quiries of February ,, 1899 Therefore
| announce myself candidate for the
office If county treasurer and cordially
invite your support, promising If elected
to carry out the requirements Of the
Office.
Respectfully.
V. .. Oaruthers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
Fourth Immunes viii Take Part
in Peace Jubilee.

=
Harrisburg. Pa. May 2l-The Fourth
Immunes have been honored by an or
der, directing Col. Petit to take his
fine command of Maryland, Virginia
District Of Columbia and West Vir'
ginia men to Washington early Tues
day morning to participate in the peaoe
Jubilee parade on that day. The men
will carry travel rations and return on
On Thursday.
II has been definitely announced that
the Fourth will be mustered out on
Thursday, June s.
Some Of the officers Of the Fourth
were entertained today at the swell
Harrisburg Club.
To the cool weather at Camp Meade
is attributed the small crowd Of visitors
1T the Fourth dress parade this even
ing.
When asked his impression OF Damp
Meade this afternoon an officer OF the
Fourth replied:
q" 1t is paradise compared with the
place we left. He meant Manzanillo,
Cuba
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
Laauinr southern Camps.

Savannah, Ga, May 2l.-Three
companies Of the Signal Corps .encamp-
ed at Savannah were mustered out yes
terday. Individual discharges and
deaths have thinned the companies so
that only thirty-seven men formed the
aggregate of those mustered out.
Three more companies, the last OF the
nineteen that were enlisted, remain
here and will be mustered out within
the next week.
Augusta, Ga May 2l.-The Ninth
Illinois Volunteers, Colonel Campbell
were mustered out here yesterday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23

The former Spanish cruiser. Reina
Mercedes. which was raised from Sansi-
ago harbor, arrived at Newport News
on Sunday in tow Of two tugs.
The Alexandria Gazette says Tine
manv clerks and other employees at the
establishment in Washington, ID. o. Oh
M Frank Hume have made arrange
ments for presenting him with a large
IT & flag. at his home. Warwick, 10
Alexandria county, on Decoration day. =
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
Tsai6 Of Yrs. A. P. Fitzhugh.

Mrs. DR.. A. p Fitzhugh, mother OF
Mrs. William Bullitt Fitzhugh. wife
of the editor Of the Pioneer, died at her
residence in Cape Charles, Va ,afew days
ago. after several years confnement to
the house from paralysis. The deceased
was a highly cultured and exemplary
Christian woman, and was about
seventy years old.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
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. II
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. II
will relieve the poor little sufferer Inn
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, 1899-05-23
Headquarters for Building Materials.

keep all kinds of North Carolina and Viz
CHINA Lumber, dressed and undressed. shin
giles, Laths, sash. Doors and Blinds, Lime,
Cement, Calcine Plaster, Plastcrlng HAIR,
Building and Paving Brick. Tin and Iron
Roofing Cut and " ire Nails, all kinds Ready
Mixed Paints ami Dry Paint, Linseed Oh,
rurpcntiuo, Dryer Narnish and Lewis White
Lead. Paint Brushes OF all kinds, window
q ASS and Putty. Farm Wagons, Road carts
ma Ruggics +. ID. COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
, Entered at the Postoffice as Fredericks.
burg, Va, az second. GLASS matter.
Richmond, Fredericksburg &
Potomac Railroad.

Schedule in effect May 2lst. 1899
TRAINS LEAVE FREDERICKsBUkG
Leave Northward.
AZ A. NJ. daily.
9.l6 a. NJ. Daily except sunday, local, TO
QuanticO only.
.lS A. Nj, sundays only.
/ LSS A. NJ. daily except sunday.
l.3i L. NJ. daily except SUNDAY. Does not
stop between fredericksburg and QuauticO.
9,,S Z. NJ. daily.
Leave Southwark.
6.3S 4. VI. daily. Stops only at Milford
Dlswciland Ashland, week days. Makes al
local stops Sundays.
H. * p. NJ daily except sunday. Makes all
OCT. stops
~, =. VI. Daily except sunday. Stops only
1T Milford. boswell. Ashland and Glen Alien.
90 4. NJ. Daiiy stops only at boswell and
Ashland.
6.H T.. Vi. Daily makes all local stops.
frcdcTio kshurg and Richmond Accomoda-
ton. Daily except sunday.
Makes al local stops.
Leaves Fredericksburg at go \. VI. Ar
rives Richmond - A. Nj. Leaves ttlchmond
at4P. NJ. Arrives Fredericksburg ga T.. VI.
W. L. Taylor. Traffic Manager.
h. +. ID. Myers. President.
y. {. COX. Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23

Roanoke city is now in the hands OF
the German Baptists Of America.
Fully 900 visitors are there, and
every State in the Union is represented.
Many of the delegates are accompanied
by their wives, and in some instances
entire families.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
The Circus.

Qnite large number of country peo-
pie were in town and attended Sun
Bros Circus Saturday. The attendance
ut night was also large. The circus
people left Sunday morning for Spot
sylvania Courthouse, where they gave
q show yesterday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
New Adve rtlsements.

The attention Of those owing or hav-
ING claims against the late firm of j. IL.
Myer, Jr., d Co. is directed to the
notice elsewhere of ]. H Myer, Jr.
Farmers should read the advertisement
of L. ". Wood e. Sons, in another col
uT1u
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
Board and Lodging Wanted

for all persons who will attend the
Summer Normal School to be held mere
for a term of 4 weeks commencing June
26th and closing July 22nd. 1899
Terms: Sl2 for the period of four
weeks All persons DESTROYS of secur-
ing bOarders on above terms will please
give their names, No. of residence and
number of boarders desired, without
delay to
B. Z Willis,
Local Manager.
9OS Princess Anne street.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23

There are four active candidates for
the speakership Of the U. 5. House OF
Representatives Gen Henderson. and
Representatives Hopkins, from Western
States, and Representatives Sherman
nd Payne, both of New York.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
National Peace Jubilee at Washington
May 2srd, gath and 26th.

For this occasion we will sell tickets
to Washington and return at the one
fare rate. Tickets will be on sale May
22nd, 23rd and oath. good going only
on date Of sale, and limited TO contin-
nous passage In each direction. Final
limit for return May 9th, 1899.
tma25 q. y. COX, Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
LOCAL MARKETS

Wheat, go to So; corn, 38 to 40, meal SO
to 80 per 100 pounds; oats, q to 30;
turkeys live,7 toScts. dressed Il to IL ;old
fowls (live), to 618 spring chickens,
II to IS cts per Id. lard, Z
to 8; eggs, 10 to II cts. butter
10 TO 30; hams, to TO- Irish
potatoes, so to 90; sweet potatoes,
so to rs; beef, 3 to %e: veal
4 to Az; Pork, 4 TO AZ; hides
(green), 6 to hides tdry). s to 10 hides
(green) sailed. TO 8.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
rha nrnin Markat

The grain markets closed yesterday
as follows:
Ohicago-Wheat, May 70; july
1917 Sept. 70; Corn, May 30; July
S3l5 May oats, 20.
New York-Southern wheat 70 &c
80; Southern corn, 40 to Al.
Baltimore Southern wheat, 10 10 70
Southern corn, 40 to al.
Richmond-Wheat, 20 TO 76i corn
AZ TO 43 a.,
40 to Al
Weekly Tobacco Report.
Richmopd. Va, May II, 1899 -
onotations-Dark tobacco. lug, COM
mon ~ to So; medium 70 good, 80 to
AZ: leaf, common, So to 81; medium TO
good. IS to $40; selections, $40 to $50
bright tobacco. smokers, common to
good, IS to SO; cutters, common to
fine, $40 to SO; filters. common to
good, IS to $40; wrappers. common 10
good, $40 to SEQ; common to fine. $50
to $50.
Market easier. caused largely from
tobacco being in soft. unsafe and I'M
sound order. Please guard against this
This being planting season, prepare
your land we'll and set out good, healthy
plants.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
GIVE ME- A CHANGE

To estimate and do any
kind of building or repair work you
want done either in town or country.
All work entrusted TO me will be done
in a thoroughly satisfactory manner,
and in quickest time possible. Plans
and specifications furnished for any
building work.
Ftp. STEARNS.
Contractor and Builder.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23

Tlc Bee Hive.
80 Main Street.
lSobree's Old Stand
A few prices to boom business duI-
ing the dull season.
Prunes &c. pound
Maccaroni Sc.
Plain and Mixed Candy 20. lb
Large box Lye Sc.
Lump Starch &c. III.
Alabaster Starch, with Blueing and
Wax &c. package
Corn Search 10.
Large boxes Matches Dc dozen c. dozen
for 25c
Wooden Wash Boards Sc.
Clothes Pins lc dozen
Cobblor's Shoe Nails &c. box.
Ink &c. bottle.
Envelopes Be-. package
Paper and 40. quire
Armour's Key Soap for &c.
Our Favorite Soap, ~ bars for 25c.
This an old we'll seasoned soap and
only limited quantity in stock and
cannot be sold again at the price.
Special bargains in
SHOES, BOOTS,
Tinware, Dry Goods, Notions, Etc.
Country merchants will do we'll to
get our figures to the trade before buy
ing
Don't forget the place,
CHAMBERS
(Sebree's Old Stand.