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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
Virginia Republicans Fight.

John f. Lewis. D. s. Lewis, Jr,
Charles A. Hammer. t. l.. Dechert.
Charles W. Fletcher. M. Nj. Jarman.
and S. A. Davis have. been adjadged
guilty in Rockingham County Court
Of committing assault and battery upon
ex-senator John Acker. and the fines
imposed aggregated $3.50. The two
Lewises and Hammer we're fined 500
each. and the other defendants $25
apiece. The verdict carries costs that
may reach $500 in addition. The case
grew out Of the bitter faotional warfare
that has been waged In the Republican
party Ia Rockingham for several years.
Last March, during the county conyen-
tion, this breach eliminated In gen.
eral melee in the courthouse, and sever.
al men were knocked down, among
others Mr. Acker. the recognized leader
OF his faction.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
A Republican Sensation Expected.

Few die and none resiR0, >" said
Assistant. District. Attorney J. ID. q
DeJarnette. when asked II the current
report that he was TO surrender his Of
flee was true. The quotation expressed
mis- meaning fully.
Mr.. DeJarnette said he did not be-
lieve there was any truth whatever In
the report that District. Attorney Allan
contemplated sending in his resigna'
ton.
Something is going to happen
soon," said well known Republican
10 q Richmond Dispatch reporter, when
the subject Of the reported intended
designations was mentioned and the
same thing was reiterated by q promi
nent Fredericksburg Republican to a
Free Lance representative. Neither
would say in what shape the expected
was TO happen, but promised sensa-
tion within a few weeks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

In AN editorial of Tuesday last.
headed "What A Shame ~, the
esteemed Richmond Times publishes
the contents of circular which is
claimed to have been issued just be
fore the election by the Democratic
chairman of county Virginia
county we should conclude from tie
Tim $ mment upon it, til ouRh
il does not say so directly,
calling for dishonest work to be
dOoe for his party. A few days be.
fore or just after the recent election,
We saw the cont nts Of similar cir
eular published in some distant pspsr,
aud it was reputed to have emanaied
f,om Democratic chairman in one
the counties of West Virginia. 1t is
posi- BILE that the one to which the
Times has reference is a bona 6de
document, or it may be that our con
temporary has been imposed upon
by its info msnt; we would prefer to
believe the latter to be the case
tbs FREE LANCE endorses ia full the
comments Of the Times which sc
company the article referred to, be.
lieviug as we do that abuses in our
elections have gone to an outrageous
extent; but we are hoping that tn e
Constitutional Convention will ex-
plot the upright desire and integrity
of Virginians in general by repair
ing the rents made in our election
system and checking the frauds per.
petrated by unpriueipalled politi-
cans
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
MARRIAGES.

Licensed in Baltimore 30 marry A.
Eustace Brent and f. Ella Davis. both
OF Kilmarnock. Va.
At BRIDES home, near Parksley, Ac-
c0mac county, by Rev. w. B. Judefind,
Joseph O. Taylor and Miss Emma g .
Russell were married last week.
Miss Isabella Lowry and Mr.. Charles
Tusing were married 81 the home Of the
bride near Good Hope Madison county,
last week, Rev " p Huddle officiating.
M Frank Oundif and Miss Pearl
Thompson, daughter q Geo W.Thomp-
son. both Of White Stone. will be mar.
ried to-day at p. IN in the Baptist
church there. Rev, Geo. Y. Bradley
will offisiate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
prsparing The pisfranchising CLAUSE.

Senator Daniel is said to be preparing
the clause limiting the exercise Of suf.
frage, which is 10 be considered by the
Virginia Constitutional Convention. /,
is understood that Senator Daniel
draft will be on the line exempting from
disfranchisment all persons are the des.
pendants of sll such persons who have
served their State in war The object
of this would. of course, be to take
in all illiterste Confederates and their
descendants. while the provisions under
which IL would be done would be
broad enough TO admit the veterans of
ell wars. white and black.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
NORTHUMBERLAND NOTES.

Work on the new court house is pro.
crossing slovly Two lots Of pine lum.
Der ordered by the b. r. Smith OOn.
struction o., have been turned down.
Circuit court began here on Wednes.
day last There are a number Of
cases on the DOCKET Of long standing
and IL is hoped all these will be dis.
posed #.
Three parties charged with taking
planted oysters from the beds Of Warren
J. Courtney we're before Justice Eichel.
berger on Tuesday last. When the trial
ended the pockets OF said parties
had been lightened 30 the extent of $40 i.
which amount was turned over 60
CLERK Wm. S. Oralle. and by him placed
in the State Treasury.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
rOr.ovsr Flfty Year,

MIRA winsIow's 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 colo, and
Il the best remedy for Diarrhoea. II
wiz relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
nediately. Sold by Druggists In every
part OF the world. Twenty-Five oents
4 bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs
NinnIows Soothing gJTup.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

JUST at present the U. S. Govern
ment is reaping hundreds of thous-
snds Of dollars Of war tax from the
revenue stamps that are being placed
upon bids for stsr-routes. Each bid
requires o 50.eent revenue stamp
upop it and there are hundreds Of
thousands--possibly a million or
more-of these bids which are being
sent in. Only small percentage OF
them win ever rebound to the I'D
vsntsge Of the bidder. The State OF
Virginia, too, is resping . little har-
ysss from the one-aollsr notary tax
required apon each ore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
Saw A Miracle Transpire.

Through the N Y. Herald Archbish :
op Oorrigan gives an interesting &C
count Of the miraculous liquefaotion Of
the blood Of Sc. Janurius during his
recent visit in Naples He was himself
within two feet OF the sacred relics
when the blood Of the saint who met
death during the reign Of Diocletian
was transformed from cosg1lated to q
liquid state. 1t bad been preserved In
vial ell the intervening ages and had
been exhibited every day 30 the gazs Of
the people.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

JUST the other day we saw where
q pug dog broke up honeymoon
and caused divorce. Strange to
say the bridegroom, who WAS also q
preacher, was the one that stuck by
the pet, while the bride wanted it
dispensed with. 1t was q pity that
these two hearts that we're intended
to beat as one could not have com
promised upon an exchange of cloth
ing and in this way couformed to the
general custom Of "Dove and 8 dog
Now we see by the pspers-as though
it we're an intentional Offset to the
preceding case and not a mere COLL
cidence-tha At the love of pet pug
prevented divOrcesuit. A couple, who
had been married two years, fell out
and decided upon separation, but
when it came to q contention as TO
which one should take the pet pug
they thought better ofthe matter and
concluded not to separate, so long as
each could not have the dog.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
CHARLOTTESVILLE BELLE SELECT
ED BY JUDGES.
She Will Represent North America on ON
cial Emblem Of Exposition.

Miss Maud Coleman Woods, Of Char.
lottesville. Va has been adjudged the
most perfect blonde In America. The
most beautiful brunette IL Mrs Nat O.
Goodwin Maxine ElliotD These two
will iypify North and South America
on the official emblem Of the Pan.
American Exposition in Buffalo in
1901. Miss Woods will typify North
America on the twin emblem OF the
Exposition. while Miss Elliott will be
emblematio Of South America
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

The river boat COmmitteeme Of
the Business Mems Association, of
this city, seems to have done the
proper thing in iGduciug Mr.. Will
lisms to continue permanently the
schedule between this city and Nor
folk. The FREE LANCE, it will be
recalled, advised this step as being
the one We thought most likely to
succeed, discountenapcipg at the
same time the talk Of g movement
towards getting an independent line
to put daily boat on the river be-
tween this city and Tsppshaunock.
This was not because we would not
like to see such schedule, but be-
cause we did not believe the business
would warrant it.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

Arrangements are being made in
New York for the organic 1tion OF an
Euglish-spesking BARRIERS union. Nor
folk Landmark.
The American people will be forced
to retsliste by forming an anti
speaking BARRIERS union.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
MAKING THEIR WANTS KNOWN.
Richmond viii Get Increased Appropriation

A canvass Of the River and Harbor
Committee shows that an appropriation
sufficiently large to give channel Of
eighteen feet at mean low tide from the
present harbor entrance Of Richmond
TO ths locks, will be recommended a.
the bill 60 Congress. This will give
twenty one feet at high tide This
taoit agreement is said TO be compfo
mise and the concession Is due 70 the
hard work of a delegation Of Rich
mond citizens headed by Senator Mar
tin and Congressman Lamb
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

FROM the light of passing events,
Chairman Jones' prediction as to Mr..
Bryan's future candidacy fully sus-
tains his reputation as a predictor of
alaction results.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

SINCE Mr.. Mckinley has been billed
as the advance agent of prosperity,
there would be no improperly in Mr..
Bryau's accepting that $4,000 job
preferred him as a press agent for 6
thestrical troupe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

GEN. RossER seems determined
that the country shall not lose sight
of the fact that there is Republican
party in the State of Virginia, and
that for the present, at least, he has
IL by the co liar.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

"PAPA" ZDiMERMAN's bank &C.
count will be the fulcrum to put the
Duke of Manchester into the English
House of Lords, where he has seat,
bat which he has not been able 10
occupy because he was "short" in
finspeial standing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
A MOVE BIZ SOUTHERN REPU9.
LIOANS.

A MOVE BIZ SOUTHERN REPU9 3.
LOANS.
The FREE LANCE learns from re-
spOnsible sources, though the matter
has not yet been given publicity, that
arrangements are being perfected by
men high up in the councils Of
the Republican party by which con
ference of the Republican State
Chsirmen of Sou bern States will be
held at some central point in the
South, probably Altsns, Ga, at an
early date. The object of the con.
ference is toissue a statement setting
forth the conditions under which the
ballots are counted in the South in
national elections and to appoint q
committee who will go before Con-
gress. March 4th, and petition that
body to enact such legislation as to
enable Republican voters of the
South to have their ballots counted
Sc cast.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

We have yet to hear any real Demo
crat state that Organism caused the de-
feat Of the party.--staunton Spectator.
Does our contemporary intimate
that the shoe was on the other footS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

Danvills has joined she great majority
OF census kiokess. -Danville Register.
That brand Of kickers doesn't draw.
Trot out your football team as a
winning card.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

Citizens Of Taylor and Gordon dis
triots, Orange county, are circulating a
petition asking the Legislature TO so
amend the fence Law so that it shall
read pig tight. " and further that it
shall not be lawful for any hogs to run
upon the commons, and that every man
shall be responsible for his own hogs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

The Presidents message to Con-
gress this week will make about 49,.
600 rds. No doubt it has already
received the snathemas Of The proof
reader.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
ADVERTISING RATES :;

For any sized ad. l insertion 500. per inch
md 25c. per inch for each subsequent ihSef-
zion.
1000 inches Of display advertisement for
500, used st advertisers option, in any sized
space, matter or space changed as often as
desired.
Reading Notices l0c. per line first insertion,
Oc. per line for each subsequent one.
Obituaries or Religious Notices or enter
tainmsnts, SC, charged for at one half rates.
Letters recommending candidates for ONCE
must be paid for.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

JERRY SIMPSON has moved to Mis-
souri,. II be isn't careful those Mis-
souri, mules may kick the socks of Of
him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
SOME DEATHS.

Mr. L. Rosser BoughtoD, OF Essex
county. died recently, aged 90 years.
He leaves i family and an aged father
Mr. JnO. Lewis Boughton.
At Denver, Colorado, Nov. q, Philip
W Wroe. nephew Of Capt Edwin Mel
son. Of Manassas. Prince William coun-
ty, died, aged 81 years.
Miss Effie Nelson. q daughter OF Capt
Thomas Nelson, Of Gloucester county,
and a pupil Of the West Point Female
Seminary died Thursday. The body
was taken to Gloucester for burial.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

II FREE SILVER is not dead issue,
it must be of feline parentage.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

THE Rice Trust should be a
source of qualification to couples
contemplating eonnubisl bliss.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

SPEAKING Of BARRIERS, it is a rare
occurrence that any tonsorial artist
is affected with tousilitis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

CHURCH LEWIS, who was recently
riddled with bullets, may be charac-
terized as living lead mine.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

Ii SALT continues to go up some
people won't be able to get enough to
preserve their morality.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

THAT Congressional sjority began
anew on yesterday to attract public
attention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

The Virginia bivslves she'll out
quite a revenue to the State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

The Norfolk Virginian. Pilot has
been ringing the Bell Telephone
pretty strenuously.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

Hon. CLAGGETT b. JONES seems TO
be banking on certain contingen-
cies." These look very uncertain.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
WANTED.
dec4 30
HORSES FOX SALE OR EXCHANGE.

Several good Work Horses and one
Mule for sale or exchange for cattle
Apply TO r 5. Brown. at my farm In
Stafford county.
u. M Honey.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

Hon. CARL SCHURZ has not OK
planned why the German-A Americans
didn't follow him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

May heaven deliver us from an an
nual III lction Of the legislature, New
port News Press.
The celestisl.courts do not assume
jurisdiction over such caees.
THE recent Virginia decision, that
woman may be the head of house
hold does not disturb the sweet slum-
bers Of the Tranquil old bachelor.
Hon. CLAoGETT B. JONES seems to
be banking on certain contingen
ces." These look very uncertain.
THE Rice Trust should be
source of qualification to couples
contemplating oOnnubisl bliss.
CHURCH LEWIS, who was recently
riddled with bullets, may be charac-
terized as living lead mine.
SPEAKING Of BARRIERS, it is a rare
occurrence that any tonsorial artist
is affected with tousilitis.
If SALT continues to go up some
people won't be able to get enough to
preserve their morality.
THE Norfolk Virginian. Pilot has
been ringing the Bell Telephone
pretty strenuously.
Hon. CARL SCHURz has not OK
planned why the Germsn-Americans
didn't follow him.
THE bsttleship Kentucky has not
ye, captured that 100000 turkey
from the Sultan.
IT IS high time for Uncle Sam to
convince the Sultan that he is not
playing bluff "
NORFOLK should begin to have the
shivers, since Sam Small is once
again st large.
Hon. HoKE NTH evidently wants
to retire from the Democratic funeral
procession.
A NUMBER of persons were poisoned
in London from drinking beer Some
have died.
THAT Congressional sjority began
anew on yesterday to attract public
attention.
II FREE SILVER is not dead issue,
it must be of feline parentage.
THE Virginia bivslves shell out
quite q revenue to the State.
THE South African war complexion
is not very roseste just now.
. a-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

A NUMBER of persons were poisoned
in London from drinking beer. Some
have died.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

THE recent Virginia decision, that
a woman may be the head of house
mold does not disturb the sweet slum.
bers Of the Tranquil old bachelor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

IT IS high time for Uncle Sam to
convince the Sultan that he is not
playing bluff "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

Hon. HoKE NTH evidently wants
to retire from the Democratic funeral
procession.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

NORFOLK should begin to have the
shivers, since Sam Small is once
again st large.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

The bsttleship Kentucky has not
ye. captured that 500. 600 turkey
from the Sultan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

Mr.. Geo. n Trower will kill his
large hog on December 18th. 1t is
thought 1t will weigh 900 pounds. -
Accomac News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

Miss Mamie Landlord, formerly Of
Northumberland county, bat now OF
Washington, was married to Mr.. Willie
Hopkins, Of that city.reoently.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

A distemper, presenting somewhat
the characteristic Of meningitis, mas
caused the death Of a number of horses
in Gloucester county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

Opposition has developed among Re
publicans at Washington TO a scheme
for reducing the war tax, framed by
the House committee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

Lamp Girl, record zoe, was sold at
public auction at Madison Square Gar.
den, N. z, last week. The price paid
for the Eastern Shore trotter was So, 600.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1900-12-27
To Keep Butter Sweet,

One can keep butter sweet a long
time, even ihs.a hot room where it is
half melted, by keeping it covered with
brine made by putting into boiling wa
ter all the salt it will take up. Then
let 1t cool and pour over the butter.
Meat may be preserved in the same
way. To be sure. it will become rather
salt, but when you wish to use it take
1t out of the brine the night before and
lay it across two spoons or sticks to lift
1t from the bottom Of the dish in which
you wish to soak it and then cover it
with fresh water. The salt will then
settle out of the meat. and it will fresh
en- nicely. You throw meat or fish into
the. bottom of a vessel and cover it
with water, and it yNll freshen very lit
tie, for the salt does not fall out, but
only to the lower side.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1900-12-27
The Chinese Cook,

Mrs. White determined in the first
flush of her newly wed dignity that
she was not going to be squeezed" by
the Chinese cook and the storekeeper,
as 1t was quite plain every one else
was. Accordingly she purchased scales
and weights and announced her inten-
ton of personally weighing everything.
For some days this method proved very
satisfactory, but she was sometimes a
little puzzled on finding that the provi-
sions occasionally weighed more than
was charged for.
One day the mystery was solved.
She was carefully weighing a chicken.
In China not only is everything, living
and dead, sold by weight, but fowls are
always supplied alive. The chicken
during the weighing operation sudden
ly entered vigorous objection and be-
gan to flap and struggle with all it's
might and during these fappings and
strugglings something weighty fell
with thud to the floor, evidently from
somewhere about the chicken. This
turned out to be a large piece of lead
which had been cunringly fastened I'M
der one of the wings. Further investi-
cation led to the discovery of similar
piece underneath the other wing. The
overweight of the past few days was
now accounted for.-Chambers' Jour-
nal
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1900-12-27
When Bathing Was Rare.

In some old court memoirs Of the
eighteenth century which have recent
ly been called again to attention it is
stated that when George Nv was a
baby he was bathed only once fort
night. That was thought to be plenty
often enough in those days for child
to be washed. When one of Georges
little sisters had measles, the royal
mother gave most careful instructions
that the child's linen was not to be
changed too soon, as she feared that
some careless attendant would clothe
1t in garments insufficiently aired and
so "drive in the RASH" In those days
people were much afraid of clean linen
and bathing. 1t was believed the COM
plete bodily ablutions were weakening,
yet prince, peer and peasant alike call
ed in at every ailment the doctors OF
the period, who bled them INTO state
of weakness and sometimes death.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1900-12-27
DANGEROUS Factories.

Not far from the heart of New York
city is factory for the manufacture Of
deadly roisons in quantities large
enough to annihilat- the entire popula-
ton Of New York. The factory is so
guarded that even its next door neigh
bors need have no fear Of 1t, but the
possibilities stored there excite the i'm
agination. No one may enter it with
out special permit. The employees
are all skilled men, well aware Of the
danger of the slightest carelessness.
They manufacture, among other things,
pure anhydrous acid, which is SO dan
gerous that in its pure state 1t Is not
placed in the market. There Is instant
death in it's fumes If they are permitted
to escape. Nitric acid Is stored in an
other part Of the factory in big glass
carboys. The men who work In this
factory realize that broken carboy of
nitric acid would mean disaster, and
they treat it with the respect which it
deserves. This factory and others like
1t are guarded more carefully than
safety deposit vault.-New York Sun.