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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
STAFFORD


10 the Voters Of Stafford County:
Thanking you for your generous sup
port in the past, and soliciting a con
tinuance Of the same, / hereby announce
myself candidate for reelection to the
Office Of Clerk Of Courts. Should it be
your pleasure to re-elect me promise
a faithful and efficient discharge Of all
the duties OF the position.
ap22-td @. A. Bryan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
NOTICE.!

Books will be open for subscription to the
Capital Stock OF the POTOMAC and MIN
ERA BELT RAILROAD COMPANY, incor-
porated by act OF Assembly Of Virginia, ap-
proved February lIth 1898, at the Office of
w. II. Urquhart. at Richmond, Va, on the
l7th day of May, 1899 and will be kept open
from day to day until the requisite amount
of stock sh all have been subscribed. The
said stock will be divided into shares of par
value OF one hundred dollars each, and shall
not b, in less am ,unt than ten thousand Ill
lars, nor more than five hundred thousand
dollars.
Respectfully,
8. G.. WALLACE,
l.. ID. AYLETT,
y. W, SIMS,
VIII. UhQUHART,
H. THOS. ARMSTRONG.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06

Schl ey honored by the Loyal Legion,
of America, and Esgan turned out OF
the same order in Washington, d. o. ,
the same night, is pretty good evil
dence that this powerful organization
does not approve the action of the adj
ministration in the cases of these two
gentlemen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
For Commemorative Attorney.

To the Voters Of Spotsylrdnid County:
Having been appointed by the County
Court as Commonwealth Attorney to
fill out the unexpired term of A. B.
Rawlings, deceased, and being urged
by many citizens from all parts of the
county to become candidate for cleo
tion on the 25th Of May, for the full
term beginning July LIST. 1899. | desire
to say if it be your pleasure to elect me
to this position of trust, 1 shall perform
the duties of the Office with promptness,
fidelity and impartiality.
Very respectfully,
aplltd Lee j. Graves
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
duties Of the Office.
T.. b. Collins.
aDfD I'D
apl2.td.

To the Voters Of Cdrolmc Co.
Thanking you for your highly up.
preciated support in the past, | hereby
announce myself candidate for re.
election TO the Office Of Commissioners
Of the Revenue in district No 2.
Should you again favor me with the
office, l promise the same faithful ard
efficient discharge Of the duties as in
the past
Very respectfully yours,
L. III. BlantOn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06

The gas consumers Of New York city
are having a run Of good luck AZ the
result Of disagreement between Russell
Sage and Rockefeller rs to the terms Of
u proposed consolidation Of several Of
the gas companies of the metropolis.
Monday the gas rate was lowered by
two Of the largest four companies from
81. 10 To 81 cents thousand cubic feet.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06

Secretary Alger announces himself
q candidate for the L. S. Senate, to
succeed Senator Mcmillan, Of Michigan.
Mr.. Alger says that Mcmillan assured
him that he (McMillan) would not
stand for reelection. This is denied by
Mcmillan s friends
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
To the Voters Of Spotsvlrania County:

1 announce myself candidate for re
election for Sheriff of Spotsylvania
county. Thanking you kindly for your
past suffrage, respectfully ask your
support in the approaching election,
May 25th, 1899, promising, If elected,
to discharge the duties Of the Office to
the best of my ability in the future. as
l have endeavored to do in the past
apll-td L. A. Harris
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
LOOKING OIE'S BLyY.

The desire to look nice and be admired does not
pass away with our youth but unfortunately we
often drift hopelessly from the realization Of our
fondest dreams. How can make the best of my
self? is the question we perpetually ask ourselves
Let us see what Best consists Of A pleas
ant face, a sweet voice, tact and last but by no
means least, a
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
10 the Voters u Spoisulrdnid County.

10 the Voters ~ SpOtsBlrdnid County
Fellow Citizens: With feelings OF
gratitude to you for the very generous
expression Of your continued confidence
and kindness in the past, l hereby an
nounce myself candidate for the
position Of CLERK of the Courts Of this
county. and most respectfully ask your
support. Should it be your pleasure to
recommit this trust to my hands, /
shall be very thankful to you; and
promise to use my best efforts to faith
fully and oompetently discharge the
duties Of the office.
Very respectfully,
j. Z. II UrismOnd
April 18th, 1899
Election May 25th, 1899.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
Miss Grant to Wed a Prince.

Chicago, May The report of the
engagement of Miss Julia Grant, daugh-
ter of Gen. Frederick D. Grant. and
granddaughter of the late Gen. U. S.
Grant, to Prince Michael Cantacuzene,
of the Russian Imperial Guard. has
been confirmed by her father, who is
here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
Weather forecast for Fred
ericksbuT0 and uicinitU.
Possibly fair Saturday.

President Mckinley will leave Wash
iugton next Monday for the Hot Springs
of Virginia. He has an attack OF
rheumatism. He will stay two weeks
at the springs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06

Depew and Chandler are in print
elsewhere as to platform and outcome
Of Presidential election in 1900 OF
II Bryan is the Democratic candi-
date their prophesies will be realized 1,
but if Bryan is not renominated these
gentlemen may find that they are
counting chickens before they are
Matched -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
The Potomac Flats Belong to the Coy
eminent

The U. S. Supreme Court has decid-
ed that the title to the lands along the
Potomac River in the city of Washing.
ton is vested in the United States.
thereby settling the claims that have
been pending before the courts and
departments for half a century.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06

The Republic Steel and Iron Com
pany, with a capital of $50, 600 900 was
incorporated in New Jersey, together
with the American Hide and Leather
Company and the National Light and
Power Company on Wednesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06

The ST. Louis Post Dispatch says
Queen Victoria's income from her own
wealth is less than $1,000, 900 year,
whilst Mr.. Rockefeller income is Sl2,-
600. 900 year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06

Dol. J. Bell Bigger. the veteran clerk
OF the house of delegates, continues in
poor health. The Colonel Is able to ride
ont on good days, but seldom walks out
of his residence.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
Minister 10 Persia.

The President has appointed Herbert
W. Bowen, of New York, to be U.
minister to Persia. in place of Minister
Hardy, transferred to Greece. Mr..
Bowen was U. S. consul at Barcelona,
Spain, up to the war with Spain.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
For Ireasurer.

To the Voters Of SpOtsUlUdnfd:
respectfully announce myself can
didate for reelection to the Office of
Treasurer. 1 am very grateful to my
friends for the generous support Of the
past, and earnestly solicit their support
at the approaching election-May Goth =,
1899
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06

The great western drouth was broken
Wednesday by copious showers. Re.
lief comes to drops, which have suffered
greatly from want OF rain.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
W. G.. billiard.

Fclloic Citizens Of SpoisUlrdnid County:
Not doubling that l can well dis
charge the duties of county attorney for
the coming four years, | ask you to
vote for me-
apl8.td J. l.. Powell.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
Candidates Card.
SROTSYLVANIA.

10 M, Voter. NJ Coiutlaud District. SpoisW
rama County.
Yielding TO the solicitation Of many
friends hereby announce myself can
didAte for Supervisor and ask your sup
port at the approaching election. II
you honor me with the Office l promise
a faithful. efficient and satisfactory dis
charge Of the duties Of the same.
Very respectfully,
myI-td George W. Palmer.
10 the Voters of Livingston District. SpoisW
rama County.
At the solicitation Of many friends.
have decided to run for constable in this
district and hereby most respectfully
ask your support.
J. W. Garner
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
FlnALLY HEART TROUBLE.
RESTORED to Health by Dr. Miles hervins.

KMk. EDWARD HARDY, thc Jolly man
Hb ager ~ Sheppard COS. greet store at
Bracevillc. H. writos: II had never
been sick day IN my life until In l,9O. |
got so bad with nervous prOstration that |
had 10 give up and commence 70 doctor. /
tried our local physicians and one in Joliet,
but none gave me any relief and ] thought
was going to die. | became respondent
and suffered untold agony. could not eat
sleep nor rest, and 1t seemed as II could
not exist. At tho end OF six months was
reduced to but a shadow OF myself, and at
last my heart became affected and | was
truly miserable. took six or eight bottles
u Dr. Miles Nervine 1t gave me relief
frnrn the sfnrf and ~ last a cure the great
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
To tie Voters Of Stafford ::

hereby announce myself candi-
date for Clerk Of Stafford County and
Circuit Courts. | earnestly ask the
support Of all my friends, promising, il
elected, to discharge the duties of the
office faithfully and impartially.
James Ashby.
apll I'd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
To tie Voters Of CaTOLine

am candidate for Commissioner
Of Revenue for District No of Caro-
line county at the election which takes
place on Thursday. May 25th, 1899, and
respectfully ask for your support. pledg-
ing myself if elected faithful dis
charge Of the duties Of the office
Respectfully.
AMI IA T. o. Chandler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06

est blessing OF my LIE.
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases Of the heart and
nerves free. Address.
DIR MILES MEDICA
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
CAROLINE

To the Vorers Of Caroline Co.
hereby announce myself an indie.
pendent candidate for the office Of
Commissioners Of the Revenue for dis
trict No. /, at the election which will
take place on Thursday. May %, 1899.
and respectfully ask for your sup
port. and also respectfully ask my
friends to take no part in the Demo-
cratic primaries on the ID day Of May.
LIZ elected, l promise faithful
honest, and impartial discharge of the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
For Commissioner of Revenue

To the Voters " SpotsDlrdnid:
thereby announce myself candidate
for the office of Commissioner Of Reye
nue. for st. Georges district, in your
county. at the election TO DO held May
%, 1899, and ask your support II
elected l promise faithful discharge
Of the duties Of the Office.
Respectfully,
ap6.td L. p Payne.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
Becoming; Gown.

woman cannot make herself beautiful but she
can always makes herself charming, ifshe studies
all her good points and dresses accordingly To do
this you have only to visit
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06

- CHc FOLc/S ~ CUI OCtUc
take this opportunity Of returning
to you my grateful thanks for the kind
support you have often given me in the
past. No man ever had truer friends
| respectfully ask your support in the
coming election. promising if returned
to the Treasurer office TO lend all Of
my efforts to make you faithful pub
lie servant, realizing when ! have done
this / have only done my duty.
Very respectfully,
my2.td q. I. Smith.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
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To tie Voters of caroline .
To tie Voters of Caroline

In announcing myself candidate
for the office Of Commemorative At
torney, Mt the election TO take place
on Thursday, May 25th, 1899, l would
express my gratitude for the generous
support given me by your favor years
ago. If elected. promise you faith
full discharge Of the duties OF the Of
flee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
ap6.td
me Voters Of Spotsvlrdnid

To the Voters ~ SpOtsUlrdnid:
announce myself candidate for
Commissioner of Revenue in st. George
district, in your county, at the election
to be held on the 25th day Of May,
1899. l am grateful for the generous
support of my friends in the past. and
if elected shall endeavor by a faithful
and impartial discharge Of the duties
Of the office to merit the approval Of
all Respectfully,
apll-td M. l.. Young.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
Fredericksburg's Leading
Dry Goods House,

where you will find the latest in every article of
wearing apparel, together with such goods as are
necessary in ornamenting the home and decorating
the table, at such prices as will suit all purses and
tables.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06

10 N, TOtsrs ~ CUoiHe County:
most respectfully announce myself
as a candidate for the Office OF County
Treasurer, and cordially invite your
support, promising if elected to carry
out the requirements Of the office
K. NJ. Coleman.
mal-td
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06
To We VoterS Of CdrOIiHe:
Bowling Green. Va,
March ~ 100

To Wc Waters Of CdrOliHe:
Bowling Green, Va.
March %. 1880
| announce myself candidate for
recollection to the Office Of CLERK Of the
Circuit Court mt the election to take
place on Thursday, the 25th day of
May, 1899. | desire to return 10 my
fellow citizens sincere gratitude for the
generous support received in the past,
and solicit their support in the az
preaching election, and. If elected, |
promise faithful, honest and impair
tial discharge of the duties connected
with the office
Respectfully.
Thomas w. Valentine
mch30- wtd
To tie Voters Of CGrOliHe:
am candidate for the office Of
Commissioner Of Revenue District No.
/, in Caroline county at the election
May 25th, and will be grateful for your
vote and influence. l am now making
an active canvass Of the county, ami
Will be glad to see all my friends
Respectfully,
j. r. BrOaddus.
Jan. II. 1892
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-06

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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
SPECIAL EVENT RATES.

The San Antonio and Arkansas Pass Rail-
way company announces reduced rates for
the following occasions:
Convention National Society Of Chris
tian Endeavor at Detroit. Mich, July to
10, one fare, plus ST.
Farmers congress at College Station,
Texas, July "a and %, one and one bird
fares.
La Grange Baptist association at Rock
dale, Texas, July 81, one and one third
fares
Texas conference Epworth League
Methodist Episcopal church (South), Hous-
ton, Texas, July 4, one and one third
fares.
Specially low rates for Fourth OF July
celebrations at various points on San An
tonic and Arkansas Pass, one and one
third fares, tickets sold on July 3 and 4
limited to return July g.
Thirty day round trip rates are also
on sale to Corpus Christi, Rockport and
coast resorts.
Thirty day tickets also on sale to Kerr
vile, Comfort. Boerne. Waring. Ganah
(Center Point.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
Commission Orders.

Austin, Texas, June 24.-The commits
sion has Just issued the following orders:
Authority is granted for the adoption Of
the rate Of cents per 100 pounds for
the transportation of lumber. in carloads,
minimum weight $4,000 pounds per car,
from Orange to Galveston. Effective June
&c, 1899.
Authority is granted for the allowance
OF twenty days free time on less than
carload shipments of freight received at
the stations or warehouses of the Chicago,
Rock Island and Texas Railway company,
when destined to points off of or con-
signed to persons who live at points dis
tant from the railroad. Effective June
%, 1899.
It is ordered that notice be and the same
is hereby given to all persons interested
that the railroad commission of Texas will
on Wednesday, July 8, 1899, at its office
in Austin take up and consider the matter
of class rating for shipments of vermi-
celli, noodles, spaghetti and Italian paste
in quantities less than carloads, trans
ported by railroads between points in
Texas. In view of existing conditions It
Will be proposed to adopt an exception to
current classification under which less
than carload shipments of the articles in
question shall be transported by railroads
between points in Texas at third class
rates All persons interested in the mat
ter embraced in this notice are reques ed
TO present to the mnissicn on or before
the day Of the hearing their views in re-
gard TO same.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
ooLoREp SCHOOL OF METHODS.
The Work Nearing u CIose--CompIi
menting state superintendent.

The Work Nearing u CIpse--COmpIl-
menting state superintendent.
The school OF methods continues TO in
crease In numbers and interest. Lectures
on methods and instruction in subject mat
ter were resumed yesterday morning. and
were continued until late in the afternoon.
Civil government, methods OF teaching d.
vision, gauglng as practiced by the United
States government, political economy, So
GEOLOGY and general economics held the
closest attention of the teachers. The
school Is decided success 10 point OF
numbers and work done. The lo.lo wing
resolutions, offered by Mr.. o. 4. Lewis,
were unanimously adopted
Whereas, The state superintendent fas
seen nt 10 locale the state scnooi OF nstn-
DDS at Houston, and nas sno"n SO acIiYu
an interest In the improvement OF our edu-
cationaI methods ami education through
out tails Sta.e, anu -
Whereas. The instructors have laDorei
so earnestly and conselentlously ana With
such good results, therefore, ne II
Resolved, That we, the teachers hereby
express our gralhcatiJn Tor the srea'
dement's that sc nave received.
Further, we petition continuation oil
that great and lasting good VIII be the
results to the educational Work.
Further, be 1t resolved, That we appTe-
ciate the attitude OF the STATE superln-
tendent toward our people and feel tnat in
MIN we have forceiul friend
Resolved, That We commend the IalthIu
and earnest work OF the conductor and
faculty. :. -, r,r
BY invitation Professor y. w. Harllet
gave his special method in simpllhed l1La
division and Professor j. Washington gave
the school the benefit OF bis special method
In doing compound pEoporuGn'
The work OF Dallas city eoiorea scleo;'
was auspiciously represented by ar ddrl'
lee in all grades from first TO tweifth
Including drawing penmansnip' algebra
! geometry. etc. This work is displayed II
/ the colored high school OF this city now
/ where the school OF methods Is being con-
Quoted, Professor Harllee having superV''
I sion.
Monday night, June 20. the school o
methods will hold public meeting at III
! Antioch Baptist church, during winch Pro
lessor II. T. Heating OF philadelphia an(
I DR.. |. b. Scott OF New Orleans VIII de-
! liver lectures. Professor Heating VIII lee
! ture on Fortune Telling in History. Tn
\ public is cordially invited. Admission
} free
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
Railroad Notes and Personals.

Mr. W. c. Preston, the genial railroader,
is in the city from Dallas.
Mr.. w. A. Tuley of the Frisco. whose
headquarters are at Dallas Is in the city
Travelling Auditor Dallam of the Inter-
national railroad was here yesterday from
Palestine.
Mr.. c. w. Bein, traffic manager Of the
Southern Pacific, left New York yesterday
for Houston.
The Houston and Texas Central an
nounces a rate of one fare for the round
trip from points on its line TO Chicago on
June 27.
For the sheriffs' convention, to be held
in Fort Worth July IL to 13, the Houston
and Texas Central announces cheap rates
from all stations
Mr. E. S. Beard, commercial agent OF the
Fort Worth and Denver City Railway com
many. with headquarters in Fort Worth,
was in the city yesterday
hie excursion will arrive here this
morning over the Houston and Texas Cen
tral from Waco. Ennis and Austin. 1t Is
expected 1900 excursionists Will be in the
CIR wd.
The Houston East and West Texas VIII
run a big excursion from Shreveport 10
Houston July A. A great crowd is ex-
pected, as the fare for the round trip is
only $3.50.
The Southern Pacific steamship Morgan
arrived at Brownsville yesterday, and me
public will be glad to know that the old
line is once more engaged In the trafhc
business between New Orleans Galveston
and Brownsville
Mr.. Herman Rumpel, section boss OF the
cypress division II the Houston and
IVA Central was in the city yesterday
Herman is known to hosts Of railroad
men and has been in the employ OF the
road for the past thirty years.
Miss Hetta Welch, stenographer in tbs
General Offices OF the Houston East and
West Texas railroad, left last night 10
spend a pleasant vacation with friends in
Kansas city. During her absence Miss
steyie Pagan of San Antonio Will NIL hei
nnsitiCn.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
GRAND SPECTACULAR EVENT.
cheap Rates to Houston to wines
the battle of Manila July A.

'heap Rates to Houston to witness
the battle Of Manila July 4.
houston VIII have one OF the largest
crowds ever seen in this city on the Clio
rious Fourth. They will be here from all
parts OF the State to witness the grand
spectacular reproduction of the battle of
Manila, which takes place on the bayou
In front of Magnolia Park on the evening
OF the great National holiday. OF course,
there viii be a number of other attractions
on the occasion, and it is safe to say the
coming Fourth OF July will be more mag
nihcently honored in Houston than 1t has
ever been before.
10 enable the people along It's line to
participate in the festivities the Houston
and Texas Central railroad announces that
on Monday night, July 3, it Will run spe-
cial trains from Waco. Austin, Ennis and
intermediate stations to Houston at the
following rates:
Waco $780, Reisel $3.50, Perry $3.50,
Marlin $3.50, Reagan $3.50. Austin $2,2a
Manor S2,25, Elgin 2.25, McDade 81, Paige
81 Glddings S175, Ledbetter sl.50, Carmine
Sl,25, Burton S1.25, Brennan Si.25, Chap
peil Hin SIPS, Ennis 1925, Alma 1925.
Rice 1925, Corsicana SO. Richland So. Wor-
''"4!l %, MtAiu 90 dIOUSDteth HGsip,
Thornton SETS, Kosse $2.75, Bremond S2.5D.
Wootan $3.50, Hammond $3.50. Calvert
s225, Hearne 50, Sutton 81, Benchley 81,
Bryan $l.75, College S175, Weliborn $3.50,
Mllican s1.50 Navesota S1.2o, Courtney
Sl.25, Hampstead 81, Waller 81, Hockey
81, Cypress 81, Fairbanks so cents.
The special will leave Austin at il p m.
and Ennis at 9;25 p. m. On the Waco
branch tickets will be sold for train No. -
on July 3. The tickets will be good 20
return up to and including July 6.
Commencing tomorrow the Houston and
Texas Central will send a special car to all
points on its line with descriptive litera-
ture regarding the battle OF Manila and
the other attractions that will be given
here for thesentertainment of visitors on
the Fourth of July, and 1t is expected that
this excellent medium of advertising will
be the means Of bringing thousands uf
visitors to Houston