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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-26
500 Reward. sloo.

Tho readers of this paper will be pleased TO
learn thaf there rs at least one dreaded dis
ease that science has been able 10 cure in all
lbs stages. and that Is Catarrh. Halls "a
tarrh Curo is the only positive cure now
known u the medical fraternity. Catarrh
benz "a constitutional disease. requires con
stitut 0nal treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure IS
taken internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation OF the dis
ease and giving the patient strength by
building up tho constitution and assisting
nature In doing its work. The propriotors
have 80 much faith In its curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars FOR any
case that it fails 10 cure send for list OF
testimonials.
Address
FL. CHENEY x CO.. Toledo, o
SOLD by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills arc the boss.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-26

IT IS no battle of ours to elect either
Mckinley or Bryan, but We do claim
to watch the war clouds in the polit-
ical hOriz IN and if Mr.. MoKinley's
election is dependent upon the super
stitious theory that success attaches
to his return to his Canton home to
receive the notification of his nomi
nation the Republican party is a
dead cock in the pit. y
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-26

Mr. Gee. W. Hawxhurst, through the
influence Of Hon. Park Agnew, has been
appointed 10 q position in the U. s.
Census Office. Mr. HaWxhurst has
rendered his resignation as mayor Of
Falls Church, TO take effect as soon as
his successor is elected and qualified.
Subscriptions are being taken mp at
Virginia Beach for the erection Of an
undenominasional chapel there. About
81 600 have been given for the fund
and IL Il 70 believed that the building
Of the chapel Is assured.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-26

MANY Philadelphia delegates who
adopted the celestial custom OF
knocking at the door for admission
were left outside to weep and gnssh
their teeth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-26

TIE FREE LANCE has just perused
the speech of Congressman Swanson
delivered in the House of Representa-
tives in January last on the " Aequi-
sition OF the Philippine Islands. " 1t
is an able argument as to why we
should not expand territOrially, and
contains the following striking lines
Trade follows the price list, not the
flag, " and "No nation ever retained
its own liberty that denied it to
others.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-26

Orange ought 20 have a Fourth Of
July celebration Orange Observer
OF course the good old county of
Orange should-with the fire-crsckers
and mint julips thrown in.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-26

THE deposed Chinese Emperor
might find a sympathizer in the per
son of W. S. Taylor, fugitive, and
ex-ruler of the bluegrass State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-26

Mr.. Il. n. PATTIsON, an Orange
egg observer, made an assignment
recently. We wonder if the chicks
were included in the writing
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-26

A rRsAcHER has written . book on
!. What has become Of He'll " We
eness hAdes il ia the same place, and
ovsfrnloa by the same "Lucifer. F"
we've mover been advised Of change
Of yenne.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-26

SENATOR CHAMBERS prediction
of Republican success in honeycomb'
cd with "ifs" and butts" Bad
omen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-26

for colore5. commencing promptly at 9 e. m,
each day.
No teacher will be allowed to teach IN Tor a
third grade certificate but one year Teach p
ers holding first gracc certificates, when are
form examination. or agree 70 enter at once
on the prosecution OF tho professional course
OF study, which will be clearly defined by cir
culars ls3 and l90furnished by Application o.
central Office. In Richmond This course is
enormously urged upon by all who wish to
become efficient aod progressive teachers,
and to sage examination. First grade oertiii-
Gates will be renewed until tho professional
course Is completed, which will begin for the
nrst year about the last of August
q. NJ. WELDON,
School Supt Of Stafford County
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-26
Reduced Rates to Charleston,s G. via Penn
aYlYania Railroad.

For the nesting Of the National Educa
tional Association as Charleston, s o.
July lib, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell excursion tickets
from all stations on tlines to Charleston
ct the rate Of one fare for she round
trip plus 50 90. Tickets 20 be sold july
6 10 o.. inclusive, and to be good to re-.
turn until September inclusive On
the return trip stop.over will be allowed
az Washington on deposit Of ticket with
Joint Agent and or payment Of fee Of
81, 60. JeSe'St
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-26

The Fredericksburg Free Lance is eu'
thOrity for the statement that all the
leading Democratic papers in the First
district, the hotbed Of free silver four
years ago. are now in favor OF subordi.
natiug free silver 80 the live issues OF
the day. The Free Lance thinks th's
the only way to win in the coming fight.
The Free Lance calls free silver dead
or at least a dormant issue Stanton
Daily News.
Dormant is the word used by
the free.silver journals alluded to.
THE FREE LANCE shoulders RESPONSE
bility for the term dead, " because
il thinks that anything whose light
has been snuffed for six years to come
comes pretty nearly being " dead. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-26
TUESDAY....~.......JUNE 26, 1900

Weather forecast for Fred
erickSburg and Vic'Ritg
Tuesday fair.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-26

Theodore Roosevelt, Republican nom
nee for Vice. President expects 20 make
o vigorous campaign in the West. where
he formerly lived
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-26

A large menhsden fishing steamer be.
longing TO the Carriers Creek Fish
Guano o.. at Irvington. recently
caught zoe, 900 menhaden fab IN one
days casting Of their nets ia the Ches
apeske Bay. This is the largest days
catch on record. The fish are not edi-
BILE bat are used for making fertilizer.
This steamer Ia one of the two which
will take the members OF the Virginia
Press Association upon fishing cruise
from Old Point on July 18th. The fine
new steamer, George r Squlres. which
was launched o week ago in Baltimore.
and belongs to Bellows q Squires, Of
Lancaster. IL the other steamer selected
for the trip.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-26
ADVERTISING RATES

subscription $50 Per Year in Advance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-12
Excitement In Church.

The veil worn by May Rogerson,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. M. Roger
son, one of the class of girls who at
tended communion service at St.
Mary's church, in Moline. Sunday
moraing, came in contact with II
lighted candle and the flimsv mate ial
bazed up in an alarming manner and
spread CONSERVATION among the
church full of people. The girl gave
piercing scream when she discov-
cred that her head-dress was on fire,
and, leaping from the platform, start
ed down the aisle. Father Kelly was
performing mass at the time and took
in the situation at a glance. calling
upon the people to keep their seats
and not to leave the church, as was
threatened by several who became
alarmed. The blaze was put out be-
fore the little girl had suffered serious
injury. Her neck was blistered and
her hair Singed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-12
AT DAVENPORT.

Iowa Encampment of the Grand Army of
the Republic.
Civil war veterans are swarming
into Davenport, where was opened
today the annual encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic, depart
ment of Iowa. The parade, the fea-
ture of the encampment, will take
place at 2 p. m. tomorrow.
Today is the big day for the arrival
and reception of delegates and guests
to the city. Yesterday was busy
day. the different headquarters being
transformed into veritable beehives
of activity. The encampment proper
will not open until Wednesday morn
ing but there will be not little pre-
liminary work today. The commit
tee on credentials will meet at the
Kim ball house at p. m. During the
afternoon between the hours of 2 and
4 o'clock there will be q general re-
ceprion at Armory hall by National
Commander Albert B. Shaw. of
Watertown, N. Y, by Department
Commander e. F. Bailey. of Des
Moines, and staff, by the Woman's
Relief corps, the ladies of the G. A.
A., the Sons of Veterans and all the
kindred organizations.
The headquarters of the Woman's
Relief corps are at the st. James no.
tel. and the convention of the organi-
cation will be held in Armory hall
The ladies of the Grand Army will
hold their meetings at Colum bia hall
and their headquarters will be at the
Kim ball hotel. The grand officers of
the Woman's Relief corps, depart
ment of Iowa, arrived in the city yes
terday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-12
MIDWAY COMES TO TOWN.
Oriental Show to Be With Us for Three
Days.

Isaac NJ Monk, formerly of this
city, is identified with the ORR
ental-American Midway Carnival
company, which has pitched tents at
the corner of Fifth avenue and Twen-
ty-fourth street, where it will show
three nigh s. The aggregation num-
bers about one hundred people 1t
en- braces mum Der of Legitimate fea-
lures aside from the sensational acts
such a, are expected in a midway
performance. Admission to the
grounds is free. Each evenings en-
tertainment is opened with a free
program, including a band concert
and turn by the diving horse.
There are trained wild animals; the
cinematograph, direct from the Eden
museum. New York; Lunette. the
flying lady; Chinese opium den in full
operation; streets of Cairo; Turkish
and oriental theatres; smoky mokes
in old plantation scenes; dancing,
cake walking, etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-12
SOUTH HEIGHTS HAPPENINGs.

South Heights, June 12.-William
Shroether, Sr., is spending the week
in Chicago.
Miss Winnie Allen, of Oskaloosa,
Iowa. spent a few days with Miss
Margaret Irwin.
Mrs. Bishop, of Fairfield. Iowa, is
visiting at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Fl. HON bl-dal.
Mrs John Aster. who was called to
Dubuque last week on account of the
illness of her little grandson, returned
home Saturday.
A mum Der of Green River ladies
came down to attend the commence
ment exercises and were entertained
by Mrs. G. q. Dack.
Mrs. C. Stevens. of Green River. &C.
companied by her daughter, Bessie,
visited for few days at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. S. Sill
Wis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-12
Pnhlio Sale of Collateral.
Public notice is hereby given that


To the Grimm C1av Manufacturing company,
F. A. Griffin. G. +. II. menway and whom
ever else IL may concern:
Public notice is hereby given that
Whereas. The Grimm Clay Manufacturing
company. an Illinois corporation did on the
18th day of February. 1900. make. execute and
deliver its CERT ain prom ssory note T. T the sum
OF $1,000, due 30 days Efter its date, 70 the or.
der K. A. Grimm and q. +. Hemenway and
per cent per annuLo after maturity, payable
at the Moline National bank at Moline, Ill.
and
Whereas. The said no:e was 10 the usual
cours- OF business and before maturity acquired
by the American t. ust add Savings Da X. an
Illinois corporation of chic go. III, which
bank is now the holder and owner thereof;
and
Whereas. There was deposited and pledged
with the said note as coll steral 20 secure the
payment thereof certificate No IS. for $50
shares of the capital stock OF the GIif1n Clay
Manufacturing company, an Illinois corpo a.
ton, OF the par value OF e1O0 a share, ana reg
istered in the name of A. r Bailey and
Whereas Said note for ei0,f 90 Is past due
and has not been paid or any part thereof
Therefore. The undersigned viii sell for
cash in hand At public sale at the east en-
trance OF the Rock Island county court house.
In the city of Rock Island. county of Rock ISL
and. state of Illinois, TUESDAY. the 18th day of
highest and best bidder, the said $50 shares OF
the capital stock of the Grimm Ga Manufac-
turing company. or 50 much tn reof as Is nee
e>sary 70 pay the said not for $40 900. with In
terest thereon from maturity at the rate of
per cent per annuu. toge' her with all costs
and expenses lscident 70 the collection of said
note and OF said sale.
THE AMERICAN TRUST SAVINGS BANK.
By J. r CHAPMAN, Cashier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-12
ALife and Death Fight.

w. A. Hines. of Manchester, Iowa,
writing of his almost miraculous es-
cape from death, says: Exposure
after measles induced serious lung
trouble, which ended in consumption.
had frequent hemorrhages and
coughed night and day. All my doc
tors said l must soon die. Then |
began to use DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry which wholly cured NE. Hun
dreds have used it on my advice, and
all say it never fails to cure throat,
chest and lung troubles" Regular
size so cents and 81. Trial bottles
free at HartE & Ullemeyer's drug
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-12
FOR INSULTING LADlE

Clyde Shippy VIII Spend the Next 80 Days
in the County jail.
Clyde Shippy. a young m an residing
on Thirty-seventh street, was arrested
last night by Officer Pearson. For
some time Shippy has been insulting
ladies living in that vicinity by indie
cent words and actions. This morn
ing he was given hearing and fined
$3.50 and costs. AS he could not
liquidate he was sent to Jail for 80
days on charge of disorderly con-
duct
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-12

David City. Neb.. April 1. 1900.
Genesee Pure Food company. LIE Roy,
n. Y. Gentlemen: / must say in
regard to Grain-O that there is moth
ing better or healthier. We have
used it for years. My brother was q
great coffee driuker. He was taken
sick aud the doctor said coffee was the
cause of it, and told us to use Grain
o. We got a package. but did not
like il at first, but now we would not
be without it. My brother has been
well ever since we started to use it.
Yours truly, LILLE SoCHoR.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-12
Fourth of July.

The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Railroad company will have on sale
round trip tickets to points on the
Burlington system within 200 miles,
at a round trip rate of one and one
third of the standard tir-t class fare;
minimum selling rate so cents.
Tickets good going date of sale, good
returning until 9Th inclusive. Sell
ing dates July and 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-12
AWenlth of BeanfH

Is often hidden by unsightly PIN
pies, eczema, letter. erysipelas. salt
rheum, etc. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
will glorify the face by curing all skin
eruptions, also cuts, bruises, burns.
boils, felons. ulcers. and worst forms
of piles. Only 25 cents box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by Hartz & Ulle-
meyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-12
Licensed to Wed.


A lady writes: Il shake Aliens
Foot-Ease into my gloves and rub a
little on my hands. 1t saves my
gloves by absorbing perspiration. 1t
is m Ist dainty toilet powder" We
invite the attention of physicians and
nurses to the absolute purity of AL
lens Foot-Ease. DIR. W. c. Abbott.
editor of the Chicago Clinic. says:
1T is a grand preparation; l am u.s.
ing it constantly in my practice" All
drug and shoe stores sell it, Is cents.
Sample sent free. Address Allen S.
Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-12
THE DoUD.LEE NUPTIALS.
Wedding Celebrated Today at the Brides

Wedding Celebrated Today at the Brides
Home.
The marriage of Guy D. Doud, of
Chicago, and Miss Mary A. Lee, of
this city. occurred at the home of the
brides mother, Mrs. Eliza Lee, 17lS
Eighth avenue. at 10 o'clock this
morning. Rev. w. S. Marquis officiat-
ing. The couple will make their
home in Chicago, where the groom is
employed as city reporter for the
commercial agency of r. q. Dunn
& Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-12
State of Ohio. Cry OF Toledo, se
Lucas County. %

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
is the senior partner of the firm of
j. Cheney & Co., doing business in
the city of Toledo, county and state
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of one hundred dollars for
each and every case of catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure. F. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence. this 9th day of De-
Gem Der, A. ID. 1886.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-12

It's the little colds that grow it on
big colds; the big colds that end in
consumption and death. Watch the
little colds. DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup. For sale by Marshall & Fisher,
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-12

Backache should never be neglected.
1t means kidney disorder, which, IL
allowed to run too long, may result in
Bright's disease, diabetes or other
serious and often fatal complaints.
Foley's Kidney Cure is guaranteed
for the kidneys. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-12

A fatal policy is to neglect back
Foley's Kidney Cure is sure remedy
for Bright's disease. diabetes and
gravel. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-12
A. w. GLEASON,

~ Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally and acts directly on the blood and
mucous membrane surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials, free,
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. IS cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-12
For two years Ira w. Kelley, Of

For two years Ira w. Kelley, of
Mansfield. Pa, was in poor health on
account of kidney trouble. He con-
suited several physicians and spent
considerable money for medicines
without obtaining relief until he tried
Foley's Kidney Cure. and now writes:
II desire to add my testimony that it
may be the cause of aiding others"
All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-12
SOLDIERS IN CAMP
Boys of Company A Preparing
to Go to Spring.
field.
WILL BE THERE SIX DAYS
General Order Issued Defining
the Regulations,
Etc.
THERE SIX DAYS
WILL BE

The local militia is hard at work
preparatory to entering upon its tour
of camp duty at Camp Lincoln.
Springfield. next month. Company
A is attached to the 9th regiment and
the Sd brigade. which is in command
of Brig. Gen. William Clendenin. Or
ders have been received from j. n.
Reece, adjutant general, and there is
great activity in me ranks of the state
soldiers. General order No. 6. dein-
ing the date and place of the encamp-
ment, reads as follows:
The organizations of the Illinois Ma
ton Il Guard are hereby ordered into
camp of instruction at Camp Lincoln,
near Springfield. as follows:
1st brigade, July 7-13, 1900.
I'd brigade. July 1920, 1900.
Sd brigade. July 21-27. 1900.
1st calvary, bai TALON of artillery,
engineer company and signal corps.
July 2s-Aug. 8, 1900.
The encampment will be for seven
days; six days in camp and one day
coming from and returning to home
stations. Pay rolls will be made out
accordingly. The troops will be as
signed transportation routes by the
quartermaster general.
The above is followed by general
order No. Z, as fJllows:
The following orders and general
instructions are published for the in
formation and guidance of all con-
cerned:
Camp Lincoln is constituted as
military post. and will be conducted
and governed as such by command
ing officers.
Post commanders will issue all nee
essary orders establishing the routine
OF duty to secure the safety and
proper care of all public property and
the maintenance of good order and
discipline in camp and city of Spring
field by all troops under their COM
mand
Rations aud Property.
Rations and other property will be
issued by the quartermaster general
on proper returns and acquisitions
approved by the post commander.
Horses Will be assigned to mounted
officers by the guartermaster general
after the arrival of troops in camp.
The necessary blanks for the trans
action of all official business will be
supplied by the djutant general.
Paymen will be made for seven
days on proper pay rolls signed by
the officers, men and authorized civil
ian employees of the command.
Cooks will be allowed as follows:
For brigade headquarters - two
cooks and two walters.
For each regimental mess-two
cooks and two walters.
For each company mess-two cooks. |
For each missioned staff !
and band mess-two cooks.
b; fore departure for home stations |
the post commander will cause the |
troops TO thoroughly clean and police |
the entire camp ground, tents and |
buildings. anu see that the tent floors |
are elevated at one end in order that |
the ground beneath may dry out be-
fore the next command arrives.
A full and detailed report of the
tour of duty will be made by each
post commander within 20 days after
return to home station.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-12
The twentieth Century.

When few months more shall have passed
We will then stand at the very threshold o the
twentieth century, and the nineteeath viii b.
a thing of the past. 1t VIII, however. be
known as the century of inven ion and discov-
cry. and among some of the greatest of these
we can truthfully mention Hostetter's Stom-
ach BItters the celebrated remedy for all all
ments airing from disordered stomach. SUI h
as d. spepsia indigestion, fatulency, constipa-
ton and bill ,usness. 1t has been one of the
greatest blessings to mankind during th past
80 years as = health builder. Many Iysicians
recommend IT. Take their advice. Try bot
tie a be convinced. but be sure to get the
genuine with private revenues stamp over the
neck of the bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-12

Cycling has its ups and downs.
After the downs, use Banner Salve il
you're cut or bruised. 1t heals the
hurt quickly. All druggists.