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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21
Mr.. Thoma. EXPERIMENTATION,

Mr., Thomas MoIlown, of No. 500
Chapel street. while at work yesterday
tearing away an old ceiling In the
building at the southeast corner of
Water street and Roanoke dock, ran
wire hook almost through hls right
the wound. which was dressed at the
police station. Nss - y -
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
LIGHTSHIP EXCHANGE OF MAS
TERS-THE NEUSE.

LIGHTSH1P EXCHANGE OF MAS
TERS-THE NEUSE.
Yesterdays Baltimore Sun says: 1.-The
lighthouse tender Holly. Captain DON
nell. arrived yesterday from Hatteras
with the ma ority of the crew of Ola.
mond Shoal Lightship &c. ashore In
Hatteras Cove. Captain Bowling. Chief
Engineer Ruley. a sailor and a fireman
remained by No. GO. upon which the
Merritt Wrecking Company is working
to float her. The crew brought by the
being repaired by William E. Woodall
& Co. She is being FASTENED to compile
ton.
TRANSFER OF MASTERS.
Yesterdays Baltimore Sun says: 1.-The
transfer of Captain Bennett from the
Chesapeake Bay Line steamer Charlotte
to the SUPPLEMENTARY of the Augusta,
now building at Philadelphia, makes
the following changes: Capt. Murphy,
from the Baltimore to the Charlotte;
Capt. Boyd, from the Danville to the
Baltimore; Mate r. J. Short. of the
Danville. has been promoted TO master
of that steamer. Capt. William Stark.
of the Atlanta, makes the list of COM
handing officers complete"
THE STRANDED NEUSE.
\ Especial in Yesterday Washington
Post from Raleigh. N. c.. under date
of yesterday, says: THE Merritt
Wrecking Company expects to get the
steamer Neuse afloat by Saturday. The
steamer was blown ashore by the Au-
gust hurricane. at the mouth Of Pam
lico river. a ditch 400 yards long has
been dredged and an excavation made
alongside the steamer, into which jack
screws are to lift the vessel"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21
HELP iWANTED-MALE

SyNI 3ANTED IMMEDIATELY, LIVE
" wild e-awakes representatives to show
our line of staple household goods. More
sat any other legitimate business in Amer
stcas to-day, md we furnish n horselcss
carriage free. No representatives wanted
stnrs large cities. Address STANDARD
CO.. p. o. BOX 53OS,
host on, Mass n se17-su. til, that {
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21
5Dewey Excur.lon 70 washington.

81 round trip Via Chesapeake and
Ohio route Sunday. October LIST. Steam
err Louise will leave Norfolk 9:10 a. M,
connecting with train; arrive in Wash
ington s p. m. Returning, leave Wash
ington Tuesday $3.50 p. m. Dewey cell
lebrations held October Cd and Sd. J. F.
Herman. mana ger, 46o Main street.
II Sse19-21-23-24-26-2S
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

All In sight OF monument. Newest
Discovery" extracts teeth painlessly
N. Z. Dental Rooms, Ennes only. 1924
AInin street. corner Talbot.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

Hereafter there will be dancing at
Hotel Chambcrlin, Old Point, every
Saturday evening. This Will be
pleasant news to the society people OF
Norfolk.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

The season has opened in earnest
with us. Early buyers have shown a
preferment for our nobby line Of Lon
don checks. Can we show them to you ?
RUDOLPH & WALLACE,
$50 Main street,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21
NORFOLK AT PARIS.
DISPLAY OF ADVERTISING MAT
TER AT EXPOSITION.

I11H0I lI<NI VI xfI1N I1III loINNr NlA
TER AT EXPOSITION.
Secretary L. Z. Dawes. OF the Board
of Trade and Business Mems Associa-
ton, yesterday received letter from
Mr. Howard J. Rogers, Director of
Education and Social Economy of
United States Commission to the Paris
Exposition of 1900.
Mr.. Rogers invites the cooperation
of business men in this section by plnc-
ing with the commission books and
unmounted photographs descriptive
and illustrative of the typical indus
tries OF this section. Mr.. Dawes will.
In reply, furnish the commission vari-
Gus pamphlets with matter and figures
descriptive Of this section and the
character and volume of its business.
He will also gladly receive and for
ward matter of the character desired
that is handed him for this purpose
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

1.-TWO heads are better than one" IF
the one You have Is dull and heavy Won
need Hoods Sarsaparlla. 1t will give you
prompt relief. $50, .. 80
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

Just n word again about our Drum
monds soft finish worsteds. II you in
tend buying Prince Albert suit they
are what you want.
RUDOLPHI2& WALLACE,
.ai.. S33 Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

ii55 RearSi In mind the largest force ofScus-
tom coatn1ak ers in the State is en-
5ployed sbySRUDOLPHI & WALLACE
In th reduction Of their high class
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

We are headquarters for all railroad
watches. We carry the largest line in
the city. Call and see our stock and
learn prices. The tale Jewelry Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

N OR sALE-WE WILL SELL AT A
a. great sacrifice a new 7-room house,
with other necessary outhouses. and one
acre OF ground near the city. fronting on
q good Shell road. For further particulars
see II. C. HOGGARD Sc CO., Norfolk Va.
New phone. 749. au26-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21
EXC. Exn,nIneaF ree.

Eyes Ex"1nlnP6 Free.
DR.. A. Week manager Of the optical
department of the Gale Jewelry Com
pany, Will examine your eyes free. De-
fective vision and complicated cases
specially Invited to call. je26-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

III OR sALE-FoUR NICE LOTS; VIR-
IL gnia Place property; one square
from City Park. Address park LOTS,
care Virginun-P.lot. rf Se20-3t *
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21
CA s I ORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature ssssa sss Of lz1z2z@

To be correctly dressed place your fall
suit order with RUDOLPH & WAL
LACE. 1888 Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

TO CURE Ia GRIPPE IN TWO D~Ys
Take Laxative Bromo Quinlnc Tablets.
All druggists refund the money 81 it fails
TO cure. e. w. Groves Signature Is on
each box. Csc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

W. ANTED- "A YOUNG MAN. OF
experience position as collector, or
sthinsg EnEws city vel
Box. III, y city. q ,sIiis ~ se16-1ws
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

DOR SALE-DOUBLE HOUSE, PRESS
modern convcnienccs. No 81 and IS Fen
church street. One frame house No. SO
Clay street, six rooms. Reasonable prices
Apply to l.. ADLER, administrator for
Mrs. Sarah Sellg's estate 50 Fenchurch
street. Y. sel0-1m
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

TssTIyssAANTED-FOUR NICE 2s UNFUR.
shed rooms d frs floor. for house
EesepiriE by man and xvi fe i no children.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

~ ANTED 49, A 81 SITUATION AS
.stVa teacher OF English and Music in
city or country, by a young lady graduate.
Address s.L. Nj" caro- Yirginian-Pilot. 2
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

NJ OR SALE-A STOCK OF GROCE-
u res and Fixtures; doing a good
business; closing out on account OF Ill
health. Address NJ. W., care Virglnlan-
Pilot. se20-3t.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

HN OR SALE-UPRIGHTi X PIANO SlE5:
u slightly used : French walnut; full
z rs. octaSes; full iron plate, triple strong |;
superb tone; patent repeating action.
This is n great bargain STEIFF FAC
TORY WAREROOMS. under Monticello,
CRANKY street. se20-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

xTySANTBD&AiEsT STEADY MAN
'tYSLto sstaysinR store and make himself
Genera ly8 useful; must have good refer
sellEes Apply BUSINESS, care Virgin
si5jlEasdf Pilot Publishing Company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

gTYANTEDPOSITIo JAS 8 STENoG-
'tvSfsrapher i and Typewriter, or. assistant
S,ookk seper Aa1SSgAACYS HART 1c0, Brown
sVe1iue Brandt on 4 rs II 2se21-St
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

S;yXIANTED.-.Two SECOND HAND
INV Eone- horse ]. drays. Address 'Dray,'
care Virgi Pilot. x rs se5-tf \
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

SsVTLSANTBD-BY.sA AZ RELIABLE, EN-
erge site married man, position at
desk work Of any kind Have had is
years. experience &. as Il bookleeper and
cashier, and fitted for any office position;
beat Of n references furnished. Address
fsExPERIENCE.se care OF sVlrgin.an-Pi-
.lntNn cp q 49,. Se19-1We .
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

FTfssaA TADfEPROPERTIES.i
yktssfg nj ms inquiry forS good, houses to
s. CO.. Real Estate, Lam M.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

goObsCARPENTERS WANTED. sAP-
ISJs ply 500 Columbia building. se20-3tt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

;Sf1f;ss fine pasturageG furnished. Address
IHa .eHO GGARD[&C Co, SO Bank street
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21
||.aErEsIp:s|

iT1T5sANTEDIrWO M CBLY UR-
n3shed pms n ofiS "a AIM Ch9rcn.
|oisirvoyafi & as SI q fioes. ADDRESS, stating
sfefniss PROF.sS ~ BBsT this office
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21
BcaRDERs.

A COUPLE OR TWO YOUNG MEN
IN can secure room and hoard N pri
vate family. Address A HOME, care Vir
ginian- Pilot 'ElT,N !, ts se2l-4ts
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21

;Ti,sjTT ID SERVICES OF A.. PUBLIC
Y photographer and Typewriter can be
procured at S13 Citizens Bank Building
New phone 40; old. @16l se1-lm
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21
lF.OiRSSaIE

Observation-Disclosures S9REsS
s III TAURANTssatS1S 7 sand S1S9& Church
street, with alls Ii eholds 4 kt chen fur
.fiiture and the Sunexp ired 10 rttontsofS IL.
,cense until oct obers list. II moi sold as a.
whole before that date we will, on Octo-:
Der "a proceed to sell ION tho premises at
public auction, as n whole or 3 by piece
For particuiars call on q 4 S.
~ II.9C G. HOGGfARDs& "a CO.. S6 Bank st.
s; New Phone 749. 81 se21-to ocl
M gONSALE-soNf CHOICE INCOME
IL Ss,Apropertyl attcost before the advance
In lumber len KINS,l9 REAL ESTATE
AGENCY. Lanlbert's Point. se2l-th, SUIT
m or SALE! NATIONAL CASH REG
.IllSS isterE from one cent to $100;s good as
new. Address REGISTER caro- Virginlan-
Pilot o fftce. ISL :a a "a ~ se2o-1w
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-21
& SPEcIAi#NOTIcE

$50, SINGLE, CHRIS
-kSSsi tian. desires to correspond with lady
opening medical office together (ncw sue
ScessfulI ethod treslting nervous, chronic
'sd!seases) sdn Norfolk; orr Vicinity; refer
Sences. Address BOX 1Sl. Wenonah, n. j.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28

Miss Mabel Virginia Darlington.
daughter of the late Samuel ]. Caring
ton, Of Richm oud. has become the
Baroness Won Horn, OF Dresden, Ger.
many.
The marriage became known from o
letter received In Richmond by her
uncle, Mr.. Psyton r. Darlington, and
the announcement was made that the
pair would reside in Dresden.
Miss Darlington was born in Boston
and has spent most Of her life there.
but she wac we'll known In this city,
where she visited some two years ago.
She is possessed Of an exquisite voice.
which she cultivated in Boston, after
wards going to Europe to complete her
education. While sojourning Ia Italy
Miss Darlington met the Baron Won
Horn. He fell In love with the cap
tivating Virginian. and the marriage
followed.
The father Of the Baroness was Ool.
J. l. Darlington. Of the Exchange
Hotel. He died In 1875.
Miss Darlington is neice OF MIS-
st John, Of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
STAFFORD.
Meeting OF Board OF Supervisors Repairs
to the Jail and Clerk once Pro-
tracted Meeting Personals, Etc.
Correspondence of The Free Lance

Correspondence Of The Free Lance
Stafford o H Va Nov %. 1899
Mr.. T. W. Berrey lie erecting build
ing at this place with the intention OF
establishing u high grade school.
Board of Supervisors met last Mon
day, and after allowing various claims,
passed the following orders;
The clerk was ordered to notify all
store keepers in the county that the
board will not pay for scslPs purchased
by them.
BIDS on abutments Of Aqua Run
bridge as follows Geo. W. Payne, 50 !;
J. W. Mills. s. 90; O. f. Blackburn.
So 80. per cubic yard. Contract award
ed TO U f Blackburn. the lowest bid
der. and he was directed TO enter into
boud before the clerk in 500 with good
security for the faithful performance Of
his contract.
Board adjourned to 9rd Monday in
December
Mr J X MoGregor still continues
in feeble health at his residence at
COucDrd
The protracted meeting at Register
Chap-l st,ll continues. with good con-
greg and much interest.
The roofs of the Court-house jill and
old clerks oflice are being repnuted by
order + the Board Of Supervisors.
Messrs. Jno S Martin aud Harry
Gilbert left here this a IN for hunt
on the marshes Of Aqua Greek.
Herbert Mercer, colored, sued out
two peace warrants lately. making oath
that the pUties had threatened to
hang him A" Upon trial the warrants
were dismissed st his cost. Herbert
states his witnesses went back on
HIM "
There is a great deal II commercial
activity at Goal Landing. in this
county
A cider war has been started here.
There is no question that the sale Of TINS
article, in many cases, works democrat
izatlou. particularly among the young
er element Of eur population VINO
would not drink liquor, but think 1t
"no harm 10 take glass Of cider
Mr.. ". b Smith, night operator Tor
the R.F &P X Il at Brooke. has
received an appointment in the railway
mail service. much t. the regret OF his
many friends here. Whilst being CRATE
fol that he attains better position
they do not like 70 part with such an
eff ,ient and courteous gentleman.
just one month from today we Will
be celebrating the last Xmas 10 the 18Th
Century.
Srribbler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
Young Peoples Union.

The monthly msetlug OF the Young
Peoples Uaion Of the Presby terrain
Church last Fridaynight was pIrticu-
lazy interesting occasion Que OF Cow
ems songs by Miss Carmen NJ ra, a
sweetly rendered solo BY Miss Hays Of
the College, and a beautiful song by Mr..
Charles Wright with male qusrtette
chorus by M-ssrs Wright, Brulle
Sydeostricker and Adams. were greatly
enjoyed. The special feature Of the
evening was an exceedingly inter' sting
address by Rev. r. r H wilson on
..Old fredericksburg. He dealt largely
in unwritten history and commanded
the cloe,t attention of his hearers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
THE OUTFIT WAS NOT HIS OWN.
But he Was the Best Dressed Man at the
Wedding

At a big wedding that took place In
this city, we won't say when. the groom
had a bald headed friend. who is not
much OF a society man. TO be one OF
his groomsmeu The "bald-head' had
no outfit suitable for the occasion and
he put his wits to work to get one at
small cost He borrowed the shoes and
silk stockings from his brother. the
shirt from his intimate friend, the
pants from gentleman which were
worn when he was married, he hired
the coat and vest from a tailor, the
uecktie and gloves were presented him
by the groom. who also loaned him q
hat, his button hole boutenaire was ar
ranged by the nimble fingers Of his girl I,
the collar he wore was his own. 1t
was a subject Of remark that he was the
best dressed and best looking man OF
all the groomsmen who participated on
thet occasion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
neath of Mr Rnfns T King.

SIR. Rafus King, an emplOye at
the Government Printing OH e, died
suddenly Saturday at the Elkton Hotel.
IN Washington. An attache OF the ho-
tel who went to awaken him found the
feless body OF Mr. King in his room
shortly before o'clock. His relatives
we're Immediately notified. and the
body removed TO the morgue to await
an examination by the coroner No
evidences Of violence were found. aud
II Is believed that heart disease brought
on by a shattered nervous system was
the cause
A married daughter OF the deceased
who lives 10 South Washington, is i'll
with typhoid pneumonia During the
D lst week King visited the sick daugh-
ter faithfully every evening and main
tanned constant vigil at her bedside.
remaining on several occasions until
long after midnight. Loss Of sleep be-
gan 60 tell on his weakening cOnstitu-
ton. and he was advised TO return TO
his hotel earlier and take more rest.
which he deciOed to do.
Mr. King was about SO years Of age,
and a former CITIZEN Of this city. where
his wife and five children now live
The deceased was steward and served
in that capacity on the mail boats
which rau 20 Quantico and Aqua
Creek Def re the Pennsylvania Railroad
was extended to the former place. At
ter the mail steamers were discontin-
usd by reason Of the completion Of the
railroad. he acted as steward in the
Sixth street depot at Washington, and
served in that capacity until he secured
emplov msnt in the Government Print
ing Off %.
The remains were brought here yes
terdsy afternoon and inferred from the
Baptist CHURCH az 2 O'Clock. the pastor.
R-v DR.. J. S. Dill, conducting the
service.
TIE pail bearers were Messrs A NJ
Garner Herbert Gravats. @ A. Walker.
E L Allison, B. ] Marshall and 7.
n b ent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
In Honor Of Mrs. Goolri ck.

The Plttsburg, pa Leader OF the
22nd instant. says:
Gan unusually pretty card party was
given yesterday afternoon by Mrs.
H ward Blair, Of Sewickley. in honor
of Mrs. VIM Grsfton's guest, Mrs Jno.
7 GOolrick Of Virginia The Blair
residence opens out beautifully for the
purposes Of an entertain ment. and
while three or four tables were placed
in each Of the rooms-the drawing
room library and dining room-there
was no suggestion Of providing Mrs.
Lowry Miss May Mccoy and Mrs.
S,muel Cunningham were the prize
winners Of tie occasion. Among the
guests was one Of the popular brides OF
the season--Mrs. Eugene Murray"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
Richmond, fredericksburg 4
Potomac Railroad.

sohel ole IN etfecI November l9Ih. 1899.
TRAINS LRAvs FREDERICKSBURG .
Leave Norrnvard.
sic A. NJ. daily.
9i6A. NJ. Daily except Sunday. local 10
Quantico only.
iO.ts a N. sundays only.
lbs A. N daily except sunday
i.S7 /. NJ. daily except ~Undsy' DOCS not
stop between Fredericksburg and Quanueo'
no Z. M. dailJ.
Leave Southwark.
as A. NJ. daily. stops only 81 hllicrG1
Ooaw.Iland Ashland, week days. Makes all
local stops sundays. N,.ho. all
local stops. ,..,a, s,ons only
ar Milford. boswell, Ashland and Glen alien.
l447 - NJ UaI.y stops OniS al OOS"eii anu
s.tt P. NJ. Daily makes all local stops.
Rredericksburg aud Richmond AVVoinous-
ton. DAILY except sunday
Makes ali local stops. ~ 4, 4.
ives Frederic ksOurg ~ gu A. Ar
,,xNs tichmond SIS A Leaves hlch none
80 " Arrives Frrderlcksburg % +. u.
~ y TAYLOR. Traffic Manager.
g. l. - !" US o. {. COX. Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
CAROLINE.
An Exciting Tournament.
Correspondence OF The Free Lance }

Correspondence Of The Free Lance }
Milford. Va. Nov 20.
There was an exciting contest on the
Boswell race tra)k, in Hanover county.
last Friday afternoon between the gal.
liant knights Of Hanover aud Caroline
for the honor Of GROWING the queen OF
love and beauty and her maids. Qaite
large aud enthusiastic crowd wit
messed the display Of chivalry and
cheered the KNIGHTS on TO victory.
Tina names and titles Of the Hanover
knights we're T o. Baker, knight OF
Teylorsville; f II ll'nsworth. knight
+ GArnett's; Arthur Wright, knight OF
W Parkinson. knight
Il PlaindealinRs; 7. e. Campbell,
knight OF boswell; NJ. d. Conine,
knight of Ellington; VIM. Dacey.
knight Of South Wales. Those Of Car
oline were E. NJ Burruss. knight of
Ruther Glen; II @ Blackley. knight
OF Penols; O. X Dickinson, knight I
the L lst Cause Joseph Houston. knight
OF the Wild West; D. G Quarles,
knight Of Cores; J Hunter. knight OF
Chesterfield; NJ Campbell, knight Of
Golansville.
The riding resulted in tie between
four knights, which when ridden out
resulted as follows: Knight OF Lost
Cause, four rides. eleven rings. crown
ed Miss Bessie d. Beszley, Of Caroline.
queen Of love and beauty; knight OF
Ruther Glen, four rides. ten rings,
crowned Miss Irene Blackley, Of Caro-
line, first maid Of honor; knight OF
Taylorsville. four rides, nine rings.
crowned Miss Annie Mitchell. Of
Hanover, second maid OF honor;
knight Of GolAusville, four rides,
eight rings, crowned Miss Eva
Samuel, Of Caroline. third maid OF
honor.
The knights were msrshaled by Mr..
VIM. Oardwell and the charge deliver
ed by Mr.. Horace Buchanan. Of Han
over. The tournament reception took
place at the residence Of Mr.. O. O.
Fltzhugh. where the coronation address
was delivered by Mr.. Mr.. s. Hyperion.
and Immediately followed by sumptu-
GUS supper over which the queen pre-
sided at the head Of the table, her first
maid at the foot and second and third
maids. one on each eide A gold
medal was presented to the winner OF
the queens crown and silver ones to
the other successful knights.
The writer regrets that he is unable
TO give the title Of Mr.. Arthur Wright,
as it was omitted In the list Of knights
furnished him. b.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-28
0RAUGE
sickness land Deaths Hog Cholera Many
Sales for Taxes Advertised Cattle
Sales other News Of Interest
Correspondence Of The Free Lance }
n..~o n, VI Mo- Ok

Correspondence Of The Free Lance
Orange o.. Va. Nov 20.
The interesting correspondent fr IN
u has left doubt In the minds OF some
who enjoy his newsy notes az to who
accompanied q certain young lady on
her trip TO town recently. As she Is
among our cherished friends we follow
her meanderings with great interest.
Our people are catching the vaccine
craze. Smallpox in Louisa, scarlet and
typhoid fevers aud diphtherta within
our confines create great unrest Drs.
Voolfolk. Crittenden. Holiday and
Gordan are kept constantly on the road.
Mabel, youngest daughter Of Roderick
Knighton, below UnionSille. died yes
terday OF typhoid fever. aud two other
OF his children are sick of the same
disease, but improving
Mr. Jones. who recently purchased
Fife Lumsden's store and stock, lost a
child with diphtheria the same day,
and has two more very i'll with il. May
Providence deal gently with him in
this affection
The news boards at public places are
full II sheriff and constable notices OF
sales for taxes There are other evidences
u good times and prosperity in our
section.
II z cholera is prevalent in Louisa and
has crossed the border into Orange.
Meat and nubbins are already scarce
and our yeomenry are i'll prepared for
losses
Our people are shipping their apples
some one way, others another j Il.
Ellis sent part Of his crop Of fine wine
saps to Richmond and part to Liver
pool Next week John VIII ship load
Of his fine cattle t. Richmond. and
then we hope to see him don his Prince
Albert aud WOO the Muses.
We hear that W. 4 Bullock is can
dldate for Mayor Of Ignore The vii
Isge is growing so rapidly and competi-
zion 80 sharp that il m ~ take an OH ;er
TO regulate the price # sugar alone
Real estate agent Harlow. Of Orange,
has done so we'll In that line that n
formidable corps Of rivals in the per-
sonsges Of Browning. Grymes and
Slaughter have entered the field
Il is rumored that Rev.A J Harlow
will soon put up an electric light plant
at Oange.
Today many OF our sportsmeu are on
the hunt Messrs Burruss, Graves and
Others after deer Messrs Morton. Rey-
nolds & 90 after Reynard.
Messrs Burruss and Graves, cattle
kings Of this ranch. report satisfactory
sales. save OF calf bought OF Alec
Green. The discrepancies about the
age, lites, stom Ach and hide Of this
rumunatOr will hardly drive these en-
terprising gentlemen from the field Of
speculation
J.. Casey wss heartily welcomed
back to his Orange home this week
We regret that be is soon to leave us
again for Wisconsin, where he may
make his future home.
Miss Casey. a sister Of Mr Tim
Casey, is expected today.
We are glad to note the rapid i'm
provement Of Mr. Casey. Sr. aud Tim.
Mr.. Jno. Frazer returns today from a
pleasant visit 20 relatives in Richmond.
II frosty MONDAY. we expect 10 smell
hog hair. II warm the toot OF the fox
horn.