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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-24
WESTMORELAND.
The New Court house other improvements,
Etc, E.c.
Correspondence Of The Free Lance. }
Montross. Va, May %, 1900

Correspondence Of The Free Lance
Montross. Va, May %, 1900
The town Of Montross has taken on q
spirit OF improvement and presents q
scene Of hustling and activity.
Workmen are engaged In erecting the
new courthouse. The old building has
been torn down the court green is fill.
cd with she old and new material, and
the new building is under way. The
structure when completed. which will
be In about three months, will be i'm
posinR. The entire building Is to be
fire.proff-lst floor Of concrete with q
large passage through the center; 2
large rooms on either side for treasur-
ers room, commissioners office, etc
At the extreme end Of the passage will
be the entrance to the Clerks office.
The upper room will constitute the
courtroom with handsome balcony
fronting the Confederate monument
The interior and exterior will be finish
ed 10 the most modern style, and will
be an honor to the county.
A large and handsome town hall is 30
be built, q portion Of the money has
been subscribed, q lot purchased, and
soon will be heard the carpenters saw
aud hammer at work in that part Of
the town, known rs the Masonic Cor
ner. Carpenters and mast ms are also Ell
work on other buildings, adding to and
improving.
The protracted drought Of thirty days
will make the pea crop short, and has
operated seriously on other early vege
tables planted for market. The spell has
been broken by delightful rain. putting
new life Ia oil vegetation. The pros
psot for q fine wheat crop was never
better at this stage.
The fourth Monday will likely bring
more business before the County court
at Montross than any court during the
year. Two juries are summoned TO be
In attendance and, as the old court
building has been torn down. much in
convenience is anticipated In holding
court.
Mrs DR.. Mann, OF Montross, has
been quite sick for some time and still
remains so.
Miss Lizzie u Barker has also been
on NE sick list and has left for Wash
ington to receive medical treatment
and nursing. Miss Rose B Porter is
visiting her brother and family in
Washington, d O., and expects 20 re-
main Ia that city until last Of June.
Miss Bessie Muse will leave Thurs
day for the same place TO visit friends
aud spend some weeks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-24
pr.uar,pg to Receive the E1cursiOnists.

The camps Of Richmond will give
tina Society Of the Army of the Poto.
mac 9 warm reception when they visit
Richmond on the excursion from this
city Saturday.
The committee has elected Colonel
John Murphy chairman and b. M. Par
ham secretary.
]. Shelly Van Horn. John Boiling and
". u Bass were appointed to secure
sneakers to welcome the visitors AND
the following gentlemen have agreed &c
make addresses Hon. Ohas. I
O'Ferrall. Hon. A. ]. Montague and
Hon. r NJ Taylor.
The following Committee on Enter
tainment was appointed: d. A. Brown.
James T. Ferriter. George Winfree and
8 r Gates. This committee will have
refreshments at Lee Camp for the
guests.
A committee of veterans from Rich
mond will meet the visitors ct Ashland
and through the courtesy OF MsJol
Myers and Mr. W. p Taylor. OF the X
F. & r. r. r., escort them to Rich
mOnd,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-24
KING GEORGE.
Rev. T. P. Baker Accepts Call to Maryland
Circuit Court Personal Notes, Etc.

Correspondence of The Free LANCE
King George o. H. May ~. 1900.
Rev. r. P. Baker, Of South Carolina
formerly rector Of st. Miohaels r. II
church at Charleston, 3. y ana now
In charge Of churches at Oherew ana
Bennettsville. In that State mas no.
cepted a call to Grace church at SILVER
Springs. Montgomery county, Mu''
and will assume charge OF the Work
June 5th next. Mr.. Baker, who Is q
native Of this county, is young man
of fine attachments In his profession ana
the people of his parish are to be con-
graduated upon securing his services.
Judge John K Mason heard In Vaca-
ton &c the Courthouse on the l0th IN
slant the cases OF VIM ]. Hooper Man
ufaoturing Company We. j. X. Faunce I"
90. Dol. r J. Washington and Mr. !:
o. Conway Baker for the plaintiff, and
MIR. Wat +. Mayo for the petitioners
Mr.. Bladen Taylor. OF Pow %
visiting Mr. Thomas Il. Hunter ID
Washington.
Miss Lola Dent, OF Charles county
Md. is the guest Of Mrs. L. U. Fltz'
Hugh.
Mr.. Charles Thrift and Thomas
Mayo. of Westmoreland county spent
Wednesday night in our village.
Judge John e. Mason held the MAY
term Of mis- court here on the l7th' his
term occupied two days and much I'M
portant chAnoery business was trans
acted Judge Mason left by steamer on
the 10Th for the counties OF Hanover
and Louisa. where he will hold special
terms.
Mr.. Freeland Mason, son Of Major j.
J. Mason, has accepted position With
large business firm in Pittsburg, Pa
His many friends wish him much
success.
Rev. s. s Ware. Of Port Royal.
preached at st. Paul's p. e church In
this ,unty Sunday morning, the 10Th
instant.
Mrs. Rosalie E. Stuart. Of "Oedar
Grove, Is visiting friends in Washing
ton and Alexandria.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-24
Maurv camp DELEGATION as Escort

Judge J. T. Goolriok. commander OF
Maury Camp. has appointed the follow
ing escort from that organization who
will 20 with the Society Of the Army
of the Potomac on It's excursion to Rich
mond Saturday: Capt d. NJ. Lee. W.
3. Goodrich. DR.. 8. ". Carmichael. O..
Fl Robey, ]. ". Smith, T. r Proctor,
o. L Kennedy, R.. o Hart W. O..
Coleman, Thomas Walker W. 8. smith
Capt. James DeAtley, Charles Mills
and q Minor Bolts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-24
Army Of the Potomac.

This city is in holiday garb The
exterior Of Its business houses, public
buildings and private houses are mass
of bunting in honor Of the reunion OF
the Society Of the Army OF the Potomac
and other distinguished guests to be
here Friday and Saturday. The several
committees for comfort and enter
taipment are hard az work, and prepa-
rstiops are nearly completed. Several
guests have already arrived. and Gen
Horatio o. King. Of Brooklyn. N. Y {.
Secretary Of the association, will come
this morning. The Presidential train
will leave Washington at 8 80 q. m.
Friday, and will arrive here at II IN.
An immense crowd OF people will meet
the party at the depot. The Society OF
the Army Of the Potomac and local com.
mittee will assemble at the Council
Chamber at 10 80 q. m and with BOW
ering's Band ut its head. will march to
the depot Of the r +. q 2. X. Il
The line Of march has not been definite
ly determined upon, but IL 10 more than
probable that IL will be up Princess
Anne street, headed by the Marine
Band. 90 the Courthouse. Col. e. ID.
Dole. chief marshal. will be In charge
assisted by his aids. Capt d. NJ. Lee,
A. ". Embrey, A p Rowe. Jr, and
O. II Hurkamp.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-24
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ARE BLOOD
p1sEAsEs--cUREp BY B. BIB.
Bottle Free to Sufferers

IL is the deep-seated. obstinate cases
II Oatarrh and Rheumatism that d. y 9.
n Botanic Blood Balm) cures. IL
matters not what other treatments, doc
tors. sprays. liniments, medicated ar
blood purifiers, have failed to do, b. b:
b always promptly reaches the real
oause and roots out and drives from the
bones, joints. mucuous membrane. and
entire system the specific poison in the
blood that causes Rheumatism and
Oatarrh. B. B B. is the only remedy
strong enough to do this and cure and
and 90 there can never be return TO
the symptoms. Don't give up nope.
but try B B. B. Botanic Blood Balm
or Be-.
For sale by druggist and K. Nelson
Goolrick In Fredericksburg Va, at VI
per large bottle full treatment) 20:
To prove our faith in B B 3. we Will
sent a Trial Bottle Free and prepaid
20 sufferers, so they may test the remedy
at our expense. Address BLOOD
BALM 90. l79 Mitchell Street, Atlanta,
Ga,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-24
Rannaat for FloHers.

The Committee on Flowers for the
decoration Of the tables at the Opera
House request contributions Of flowers
from all who have them TO give, and
that they may be sent to the Opera
House on Thursday afternoon and FRI
day morning Members Of the commit,
tee will receive them there until ii
O'Clock a. m Friday.
Mrs. John T. Goolrick,
For Committee on Flowers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-24
Richmond, Fredericksburg q
Potomac Railroad.

soheo ale In effect April 18th. 1900
TRAINS LRAvR FREDERICKSBURG
Leave Northward.
Si5 N. Daily except Sunday, local. to
Ouantico only.
lois A. n, Sundays only.
l0SS A. NJ. daily except Sunday.
lyP, N. daily except Sunday. Does not
atop between Fredericksburg and ouantico.
$50 p. M. daily.
Leave Southwark.
ass A. NJ. daily. Stope only at MILFORD
boswell and Ashland, week days. Makes all
local stops Sundays. ,,,,,
iS.iS P. NJ. daily except Sunday. Makes all
i.Ap. III. Daily except Sunday: Stops only
AZ Milford, boswell. Ashland and Glen Allen;
l.47P. NJ. Daily stops only NJ Dos"ell Shu
sH p. NJ. Daily makes all local stops.
r -edericksburg and Richmond Aocomooa-
ton Daily except Sunday.
Makes sill local stops. M A.
,avea Fredericksburg st 500 A. NJ ar.
,,vcs Richmond $50 A. NJ. Leaves hichmona
tSp M. Arrives Fredericksburg 900 T. d.
~ y TAYLOR, Traffic Manager.
O. l. - - '' o. o. COX. Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-24
A Pleasure and e Duty.

I consider IL not only pleasure but q
duty owe to my neighbors to tell about
tha wonderful cure effected In my case by
She timely use Of Chamberlain's Ooiio,
Cholera aud Diarrhoea Remedy. was
takenvery badly with fiux and procured
a bottle Of this remedy. A few doses
of is effected o permanent cure | take
Measure In recommending It to others
suffering from that dreadful disease -
W. Lynch, Dorr, W. Va This
remedy is sold by ID. M. Lewis. Drug
0igk
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-24
Grand and Petit Jurors at Norfolk.

Among the grand jurors for the
United States District Court, which
convenes at Norfolk on June 4th, are
3 A Townsend, Rehobeth. W. e.
Bradley, Fredericksburg. Wilbur A.
Anderson. Shsckelfords. John Ohilds'
Oaluo. G.. r EAmich. Lovetisville.
Petit jurors-W. O. Perrin, ". 0. How
ard. Thomas G Howard and Geo b
Taliaferro. Gloucester r. s. Rylahd
and Robert II. James, King and Qoeen
A. @. Ware. West Point; W. z. Ores
ham, Belinda, James P. Williams
GWynns.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-24

Summer Heat - This iS the season for
bowel mplaints. Green apples and Gu
cumbers produce them and Perry Davis
Pain killer cures them. To the troubled
stomach IL comes like balm, the wind
IL assuaged, ani the trouble ceases
Every druggist in the land keeps Pain.
Killer. and no one should be without II
In his family. Avoid substitutes there
is but one PAin.Killer. Perry Davis.
Price 25c and 800.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-24
POLITICAL.

Ii is said that Richmond city will
poll large vote for the Constitutional
convention.
Hon. Eugene Withers, of Danville,
spoke in Richmond Tuesday night in
the interest Of the Constitutional con.
vention
The st Louis Globe Democrat says
the statement that Debs will poll in the
neighborhood Of 1000. 600 votes Is not
to be taken as q joke.
The Democratic legislative caucus Of
Louisiana has nominated Senator
McEnery to succeed himself for the term
TO begin In 1908 and Gov. Foster to sue
coed Senator Oaffrey. his term to begin
in 1901.
Representatives Rixey. Of Virginia,
and De Almond, Of Missouri, made
short speeches at Oulpeper court-day.
Mr.. Rixey says be thinks the call for
the Constitutional convention will be
sustained there, though IL doesn't seem
to be q matter Of much interest.
George Dewey, Jr.. son Of the AID
miral may 60 to the Legislature OF ILL
rols, If heis willing to accept the nom
ination at the hands of the Democrats
Of the 2Sd district He has been living
in Chicago long enough to fill the legal
requirements Of residence.
II is said that Virginia Is going to be
--o~. Il ~onraooufoH az tho NakfOnol
Democratic convention In Kansas City.
Some OF the delegates elected will be
represented by their alternates Very
few persons who are not delegates will
90 as oil look upon the question OF can
didate and platform as settled In adj
vance.
Throughout Virginia Thursday the
people will vote upon the question OF
whether or not q convention shall be
called 10 revise and amend the Oonstitu-
ton. In most Of she cities municipal
officers will be chosen. Elections will
be held In three or four counties to fill
vacancies in the House Of Delegates
occAfioned by death.
The National Association Of Demo-
cratic Clubs will transfer its headquar-
ters from Washington to New York. but
branch offices will be maintained In
Washington and Chicago, 30 that the
machinery Of the organization will be
in close and constant touch with the
Democratic National Committee and
with the Congressional campaign com.
mittee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-24
Notice 70 Shippers.

The freight depot of the r F & p.
r. r will be closed Friday and Satur
day, 25th and Goth. Perishable freight
will be delivered until 8 q m each day.
my24.t25 o. O. COX, Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-24
For sale.

A new second hand champion"
Binder, for $50 90 Rented farm iPrea'
son for selling.
VIM. Bernard. fredericksburg. q
my-174t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-24

The trial of Rev. J. e. r. Riddick.
for killing DIR. Temple. will begin at
LawrenceviIle on May 80 II 10 said
there will be no further postponement
10 this case,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-24

The congregation Of Old Street Pres
byterian church, Petersburg, which
has been without pastor for Elk
years, has called Rev. J q. bailous Of
baalo City.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-24

Hon. Eugene Withers, of Danville,
spoke in Richmond Tuesday night in
the interest Of the Constitutional con
vention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-24

Il is said that Richmond city will
poll large vote for the Constitutional
convention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-24

The Democratic legislative caucus Of
Louisiana has nominated Senator
McEnery to succeed himself for the term
TO begin In 1908 and Gov. Foster to sue
coed Senator Osffrey. his term to begin
in 1901
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-16
MAKING NEW TOWNS.
Railroads Expect to Make Enormous
Additions 10 Population of
Western states.

CHICAGO April l5.--The Times Herald
tomorrow will say: Railroads using Chi
caEo as their gateway have taken up in.
ternal Improvement plans for the terri
tory between Chicago and the Rocky
mountains, which involve the expenditure
Of millions Of dollars aud an addition 20
the present population. from immigration
alone. Of at least 10000 new people within
the next eighteen months.
The number of new towns that will ap-
pear on tho maps ~ the West within
the next year. or those 70 which from
800 20 eo new population is 20 be- added.
already number l7s. Before lsq. It IL be-
lieved this number will exceed go. Areas
neglected In the past. white trunk lines
we're building, are receiving the closest
attention from railroad land commission
ers and trafne managers
The railroads undertaking. the most lus-
portsnt part of this work. a work to
which they have practically paid mo at
tention since the Western land hoorns
Of fifteen years ago. are; Atchison. To-
peka & santa Re. Chicago 4 Norihwert-
efn. Chicago. Milwaukee A S. Paul
Northern Pacific. Chicago 4 Eastern Iui-
nois. Illinois Central chicago. Burlington
A. Quincy.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-16
SOUTHERN REPUBLICANS WAR.
Tennessee Convention Expected To
Develop a Bitter Fight.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, April l5,--Con-
gressman w. 2. Brownlow and Pension
Commissioner Evans were in Chattanoo-
ga today, en- route to Nashville. where the
state Republican convention meets Thurs
day. The state committee, which Ia con-
trolled by Congressman Brownlow and
his friends. will meet tomorrow to take
up all contests for seats in the conven-
ton
Commissioner Evans stated tonight that
two sets OF delegates would apply for
admission 20 tho convention. and that IN
case the Browniow committee refused TO
seat his delegation two conventions would
be held aad contested delegations sent TO
philadelphia Congressman Browulow
maintains that nothing but fair treat
ment viii tse accorded the Evans faction
Fully one-third q the total vote of the
convention Is contested. Two candidates
for governor viii also BE- put forward by
the Republicans. and . bitter nght will
ensue-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-16
SEATTLE PAGES
FUSIONISTS MEET
TO OUTLINE PLANS.
Secretary MaIoney Says There VIII
Be No Union of Forces Vow
To Fly Convention cities.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Intenigencer
SPOKANE, April 15.-SeCretary Thomas
Maloney, Of the state Democratic commit
tee replying to a query of the Post-Intelli-
gencer correspondent today. said:
There will be no effort at a unifcation
of the forces at tomorrow's meeting. That
will come later in the campaign. Both
parties viii send delegates to their respec-
tive national conventions. Our committee
VIII meet simply TO elect a chairman. fix
the time and place for holding the first
state convention and to decide upon the
place for the second convention, without
fixing the date. II is almost certain that
Spokane viii get the first convention and
Tacoma the second"
II now looks as II only about half OF the
committee would be present in person, the
rest being represented by proxies. The in
dications tonight are that Secretary Ma
loney will be made chairman of the COM
mittee. He has arranged a little love feast
for tomorrow night in the shape of ban
quet which will he limited TO iifty-two
plates. To this will be invited the mem
bers of the Democratic committee and the
leading members of the Peoples Party
state central committee, together with
several local politicians. II is the belief
that before the close OF the feast a per-
feet understanding as to the future course
of political events between the two ele-
ments will have been consummated. Only
a few Of the committee have arrived today.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-16
RACE QUESTION IN CUBA.
Comes Accepts Escort OF Blacks and
OGends whttes-Wharf freaks
Down with Crowd.
Conner, Selecting Escort OF the For
mer, Almost Creates Riot. and
whites Refuse 20 Attend Him.

SANTIAGO be CUBA, April b--The
reception rendered 20 Gen. Gomez today
on his way to Santiago caused great ex-
citement. owing to the efforts OF the
white and black parties to obtain the
first recognition. The black party, rep
resented by the Cubano Libre. which con-
tinues occasional publications in defiance
of the orders of the authorities, who had
directed its suppression, sent a tug TO
meet the steamer Maria Herrera at quar-
antine. and succeeded In inducing Gen.
Gomez TO accompany them.
Meanwhile another tug. carrying the
civil governor. Gen. Castillo. the mayor
and other officials representing the DON'T
nant white party, was entirely ignored
by Gomez.
The black party. largely elated. took
the guest to the landing. where an i'm
fhense crowd gathered on the fraii private
wharf of local boat club. This col
lapsed and many were thrown into the
water. one being drowned.
The official party declined to recognize
Gen. Gomez. owing to his recognition OF
the black party. and there Is considerable
excitement
When the procession passed through the
city without either civil governor or
mayor. rioting narrowly prevented by
the vigorous action of the police. under
officers.
This afternoon all the clubs gave re-
ceptions 10 Gen. Gomez. but the white
party refused TO attend any Of them.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-16
SECRETARY LONG HAS
UPSET SOME STATES.
Says He Is Not an Active Candidate,
But His Willingness Has Dis
turbed other Calculations.

WASHINGTON. April 16.-Secfeiary
Longs implied willingness TO accept the
Republican nomination for the vice presi-
deney. as Inferred from the statements
made by him on that subject yesterday.
was matter OF general comment in Wash
ington today. Il set the Republican slate
makers 10 thinking and for the time being
has seriously upsct the calculations OF
those who believed that the honor would
30 to one pt a haif dcxen others mentioned
for the vice presidency Secretary Ions
was called on by a number Of persons dur
Ing the day and was irnportuned for an
exact statement OF his attitude on the
question He seemed ,fisincilned to erter
into any general discussion OF the matter,
however referring to lvt IL rest with
what he has already said cn the subject,
believing that the vice presidency is an
hcnor Of such a character that no man
could well refuse to accept Il. The secrc-
tRry. however. is not an svowed candidate
seeking the place. hut the belief is general
that II the nomination is offered to him
he win accept
Secretary Long was asked tonight for
an expression Of opinion regarding Desey's
candidacy. In a good nainred way he
eveded making a reply. bat laughingly re-
marked that Dewey was the honored
man OF our navy"
Referring to the use of his name in con-
neetion with the vice presidential nom
ination Secretary Long IL understood to
have informed number Of his frien ~
yesterday that II the nomination were
rendered him he would accept A. He told
them that the honor was Of such char
acted that no man could well refuse 10
accept, and expressed his high appreciation
Of the compliment implied IN the manner
in which his name has already been
brought forward in that connection.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-16
TRANsNIssissIP CONGRESS,
Every state West OF the Great River
VIII ne Hcpressated.

HOT STON. Tex. April Is Tuesday the
TrAnsmlSsissipgi Commercial Congress viii
meet here In eleventh annual session and
for the trst time every stale and territory
west ot the Mississippi river viii be on
cially represented Many towns will also
have representation. as vii the national
commercial bodies Problems affecting the
trade and commerce of the region viii be
discussed fully and the prnsabis action on
the question Of the disposition pf the Phil
ippineS viii be one of much political as
well as commercial interest Able men are
20 discuss these matters The programme
includes the following papers:
Hou. George II. Maxwell, san Francisco.
The Great West Irrigation Pcpulauou
and Prosperity =" Hon. J. ". Springer.
Denver. The Amer.can Statesman Hon
l. Bradford Prince. santa Re- y N. a
Department Of Mines auI Minlng. State
hood for Territories"
Among the many speeches 80, down are
these.
Hon. william 4 Bates. Denver. Policy
and Measures for shipplnE Restoration. Z"
Hon Elwood Meade. Cheyenne. wyo.
''Needs o. irrigation
Nj G. NJ Heintz. Los Angeles. will dis-
cuss Importance Of Reservoir
The Colorado delegation VIII De the FIRST
20 arrive and will come fifty strong and
snas.yor 10 capture the next congress