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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-22
FREE BLOOD AND SKIN CURE.
An Offer Proving Faith.

Ulcers. Eating Sores. Cancer .Scrofula,
Itching Skin. scabs and Scales OF &c
zema. Aches and Pains in bones. back
or Joints, Syphiliric Blood Poison,
Rotten Gums and Chronic Rhematism.
and all obstinate. deep-seated Blood
troubles. are quickly cured by taking a
few large bottles of Botanic Blood Balm
We challenge the world for q case OF
BLOOD Disease that Botanic Blood Balm
will not cure. The cures are perma'
nent and not q patching up. Is your
Blood Thin? Skin Pale? All Run Down!
As Tired in the morning as when you
went 10 bed? Pimples? Boils? Swollen
Glands or Joints? Catarrhl Putrid
Breath? Eruptions? Sores in Mouth or
Throat? II so, your Blood is Bad
BLOOD Balm will make the Blood Pure
and Rich. Heal every Sore, Stops the
Aches and Pains, Build up the broken
down body, and invigorate the old and
weak. Botanic Blood Balm, the only
nerfeot Blood Purifier made. Sold
AZ Drug Stores. 81 90 per large bottle
Including complete directions To
nrove our faith in Blood Balm trial
hottie given away TO sufferers. For
free trial bottle. address Blood Balm
Oo.. 179 Mitchell street, Atlanta, ga.
Mont hesitate. nut write at once de-
scribInO trouble, and free personal med
zeal advice given. Blood Balm Cures
when all else fails. Thoroughly tested
for 30 years. B. B b. Sold by X.
N. Goolrick. Fredericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-22
New Advertisement.
See ad. Of school wanted by b. Of
Caroline county

See nd. Of school wanted by b. Of
Caroline county
Henry Williams, late Steward on the
Weems Line OF Steamers. has opened an
up 90 date ladies' and gents cafe in the
old post.office on Main st., where he
will serve oysters in every style Of the
fiuest quality and flavor and meals a.
all hours from 7 a IN 20 - p. m.
The Columbia Opera Company will
present the great comedy opera, The Mas
cot. at the,Opera House on Tuesday Sept
25th. This organization comes so Us
highly recommended as being able 20
interpret their operas in most praise
worthy manner. The Columbia COM
pauy is we'll known throughout the
country and they have always left D
favorable impression where they have
appeared. IL is well. known fact that
comic opera caters 60 the masses, as she
light and tunefnl music. pretty girls,
charming dances picturesque climaxes.
fascinating stage pictures, magnificent
costumes, clean and wholesome comedy
are what the majority Of theatrical pat
rons demand The Columbia company
will remain in fredericksburg three
nights. presenting the following roper
toire Tuesday, The Mascot Wednes-
day, Fra DiavOlo Thursday, Girofie-
Gircha A strong cast, splendid chorus,
and magnificent costumes should make
these operas interesting 10 all.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-22
College Foot Bau Team.

The students Of the college have com.
menced their practice for the foot ball
team this year. Prof. Rosebro will
coach the team. and as he has some ex-
cellent material among the candidates.
soma warmly contested games may be
expected this fall. The team will be
selected from the following: +. W. l.
Green, Cannon, Curry. George. r. O.
and Harrison Wexford, Moseley, Boyle,
Shackleford. W. NJ. and o. 81. Smith,
Brent and Burruss. j. Hunter George
hes been elected captain and Prof. Rose
bro manager.
The following are the officers that
have been elected by the College Ath-
letic Association for this session Gas
ton Boyle, president; Thomas l. Curry
vice-president J. Hunter George. sec
Rotary; Alfred + Miller, treasurer. j..
Hunter George was elected captain OF
the base ball team for 1901 and W H.
Wexford manager. Alfred Miller was
elected manager Of the track athletics,
and Lewis Boyle president OF the tennis
club.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-22
CITY COUNCIL.
Contracts for Electric Plant Awarded.

The regular meeting Of the city
council for September was held Ihuis
day night. Mayor Willis presiding ano
Councilmen Cole, Wroten, Bradley
Embrey. Rowe. McOracken, Jones
chancellor, Bradford and Perry pres
ent.
Several small bills were presented
and ordered paid.
Mr. Wroten, Of Public Property
stated that the iron work on the rec
bridge needed painting Ga motion
OF MIR. Bradley the Public Property
Committee WAS instructed 20 advertise
for bids for the work and report same
TO council
Mr.. McOracken, of Light, submitted
the report az so bids for erecting ne"
electric light plant After discussion
the contract was awarded to kingsDury
Samuels q %, Of Baltimore, Tor
80. 1914. 40 A list Of all the BIDS was
published in this paper last issue. Inc
bids for the building. the head race, the
retaining wall and tail race were ali
rejected, aud the committee instructed
to advertise for new bids and report
same 20 council This rejection was
caused by one of the bidders. Mr.. a
NJ. Garner. making a mistake In ad'
ding Up his bid. which was s4.2lO
When it should have been 30 $40.
Mr. Perry, Of Fire Department, sut-
mitted recommendation for reorganiH.
alton Of the department The sum l
5000 WAS appropriated for hose, and
equipments were ordered but the recon-
mendations in regard 70 the purchase OF
horses and carts were rejected The
committee were authorized 30 employ
one man 20 take charge at the fire
house
Mayor Willis reported fines Of SIS %
On motion OF O0l. Dole the Mary
Washington Hospital Association was
relieved Of paying gas bills Tor light
purposes to January LIST, 1901,
Dir McOracken stated that in order
to test his magisterial rights TO try
cases. he being recorder Of the city, IA
the absence Of the Mayor, he had sug.
gested a violation Of tho ordinance Of
sprinkling by Mr. 5. Ii. Beale, which
was tested in the corporation court on
appeal after he had fined Mr.. BeAle g.
aud costs in the Mayor s court, that the
court had sustained him, that the de-
cision settled the question Of rights Of
recorder In the absence Of the Mayor
that the costs. including lawyers fee
amounted TO $40 20, and asked that IL be
RENTED A recorded vote was taken as
follows: for. Cole. Rowe, Jones, Brad
ford and Perry against, Hroten. Brad
ley, Embrey and chancellor.
The council then adjourned
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-22
To the Public.

The dam having been repaired the
placed upon the use Of city
water by the Committee on Water, in
of the unprecedented
Is hereby removed The oiti-
zens have the thanks Of the committee
for the readiness with which they
came to the help of the committee in
the economic use Of water Tire water
viii be discoloTed for a few days, but
that cannot be prevented.
BY order of the Committee on Water
s J. Quinn, superintendent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-22
FOR oyer Pity Years

MIRA Winslow's Soothing Syrup ha
haen used for over fifty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children
whiIe teething, with perfect success. Il
.oothes She child, softens the gums,
sIIavs all pains, cures wind colo, and
a. the best remedy for DiarrhoeA. 1t
ill relieve the poor little sufferer Inn
medistely. Sold by Druggists in every
asrt ~ the world. Twenty-Five cents
Z hottla. Be sure and ask Tor Mrs
wsnsiow's soothinR syroo
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-22

A Slight Attack Of cramps may bring
on Diarrhoea, which is, in many cases
followed by Inflammation Of the stom-
ach and other dangerous complaints. All
such disorders are dangerous and should
in their infancy be treated with the
best known remedy. The merits Of Pain
Killer are known and IL is recognized
az the standard specific for cramps. diar-
rhoea, etc. Avoid substitutes. there Is
but one Pain Killer. Perry Davis. Price
25c and soc. MN Lewis. Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-22
nae comnany Recetves its UEifOrms

The Washington Guards on Wednes-
day night received their uniforms and
equipments, shipped from Philadelphia
Oapt. Rowe expects to have the guns
here next week. The company has re-
ceiyed nearly its maxium quota, and
will be inspected on Oct Am by Col
Joe Lane Stern, Inspector for the State
The company will shortly be numbered
and lettered They will be in the batal-
lion with the Richmond companies.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-22
Lutner Jennings sentence Commuted

Luther Jennings, convicted and sem
fenced 30 the penitentiary for three
years for stealing a horse from Rev.
Stockton Cole, of Oulpeper, at the Sep
TENDER term Of the Corporation court
here, has been practically pardoned by
Governor Tyler The Governor COM
mutes the sentence to his payment Of
costs of trial and to serve in the city
Jail here for 30 days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-22
a Monntar pavil Fish

Destroying its victim, is type Of
Constipation. The power Of this MUIR
derous malady is felt on organs and
nerves and muscles and brain. There s
no health till it's overcome. But DR.
Kings New Life Pills are a safe and
contain cure. Best in the world for
Stomach, Liver. Kidneys and Bowels
Only % cents at NJ. NJ. Lewis Drug
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-22
LOCAL MARKETS
corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro. ]

corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro. J
Wheat, 65 10 70 ;corn, AZ to 4S, meal ll6
10 100 per 100 pounds; oats, 20 20 30;
fowls (live), 6IS 60 ~ turkeys liTe.6 to
8: ducks live to 8; spring chick
ems 10 to lOHc. per lb. ; lard, TO
&: eggs, ID 80 10 cts. ; butter 10
20 90; hams, 10 TO IL, Irish pota-
toes, 60 TO 20; beef,B to 81 veal, AZ
Pork, TO 51E; hides (green), .
to ~ hides (dry). 8 TO 9.
Wool-Unwashed 2Oto 81 washed.
81 TO 2S.
Leaf sumac-5O 10 So cents per hun
dred pounds.
Tne Grain Aarkss.
The grain markets closed yesterday
as follows:
OhicaVo-Wheat. Sept TN; Oct.
775S Nov 1917 corn, Sept. 40; Oct.
S8% Nov 36l6 oats, Sept, az.
New York-Southern wheat, ~ 20
SO +; corn, as TO AZ.
Baltimore-Southern wheat, 20 to "a
Southern corn, 4S to 40
Richmond-Wheat. 70 TO "a corn,
AIsrandria-wbsas. os TO 70; corn,
II 20 48.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-22
A Frightful Blunder

Will often cause horrible Burn Scald
Cat or B7uise. Bucken's Arnica Salve,
the best IN the world. will kill the pain
and promptly heal Is. Cures Old Sores.
Fever Sores, Ulcers .Boils .Felons Oorns.
all Skin ErupUons Best Pile cure on
earth. Only % cts a box Cure
guaranteed. Sold by NJ NJ Lewis, Drug-
gist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-22
Richmond, Fredericksburg &
Potomac Railroad.
sohec ale In effect July LIST, 1900
leave EorthWsrd.


bl2A. NJ. daily, no local stops.
az A. NJ. daily, no local stops.
? l0.l2 A. NJ. sundays only, stops az BROOKE
aud Wide Water
iO.4O A. NJ daily except sunday no local
~ P. NJ. daily except Sunday, no local
ESP. NJ. daily. No local stops.
ga p. NJ. daily. ItOps at Brooke and WIDE
WStcr.
Leave Southwark.
s.ss A. ". daily. Atlantic Coast Line train.
StoDs al Milford, boswell and Ashland, wees
DAYS All local stOps on Sundays.
l282P. NJ. daily. SeRb3ard Air Line train,
via : A. l.. Junction. Arrive at C.No. Broad
street station, Richmond.
"a 4. u. JaIls except sunday. Stops Al
Milford, boswell and Ashland
40 p. NJ Oaity. Atlantic Co tst Line IRAN.
st0pa at boswell and Ashland.
81 p. VI. Daily MAKES local stops
S4OP. NJ. daily, Seao 'ard AIT Line train,
aS. A. l.. Junction. Arrive no {. q Broad
street station, Richmond.
Accommodation trains. Daily except sunday
b55A.M. fer Richmond.
lO9l A. NJ. for QpanticO.
l24g p. N. for Ashland.
4.OOP. NJ. from Richmond Tor Fre0erleks-
burg.
- p. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager.
4. T. ID. Myers. President.
c. O. COX, Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-22
Dental Announcement.

On Monday next. September gath,
will open my dental apartments in the
nice suite Of rooms on second floor Of the
new Rowlett q Goolrick building, OPP
posite Mayors office, In this city.
Patronage Of my townsmen and those
of the country solicited. Satisfactory
work guaranteed
p. Stiff. NJ D., Dentist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-22
Death of Mr.. Pritchett.

Mr.. II. M. Pritchett. Of this county
died at his residence Thursday, aged 90
gears. He was an honorable, honest
and highly respected citizen. Funeral
occurred Friday. Rev. J. P. Il. Oris-
mond conducting the services. Inter
meut at the residence Of the deceased
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-22

Rev. Chas. Noyes Tyndall, assistant
to Rev. W. d. Smith, of this city, and
Miss Rebecca Lewis. daughter Of Col
Robert H Lewis, of Winchester. will
be united in marriage in Christ Episco.
pal church. Winchester, on October Sd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tyndall will reside in
This nitv
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-22

The great success Of Chamberlain g
Oolio, Cholera and Disrrhoea Remedy
IN the treatment Of bowel complaints
has made it standard over the greater
part of the civilized world. For sale
M M. Lewis. druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-22
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, 90
LTCAs COUNTY.

FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is
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
DOLLAR RS for each and every case OF CA
TARRH that cannot be cured by the use OF
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CAENEY.
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, ID. 1886.
- A. W. GLEASON.
SEAL Notary Public.
49,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimonials,
free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Hall'a family Pills are the best.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-22
HEADQUARTERS FOR
BUILDING MATERIALS

keep all kinds of North Carolina and Nir-
yinin Timber. dressed and unoressed, Shin-
sles. Laths. sash, Doors and Blinds, Lime,
cemeut. Calcinc Plaster, P,Rsteriug hair,
Voofng. Cut and " ire Nails, ali kinds Ready
Siircd psints and Dry Paint, Liuseed Oh,
Ftrpentine, Dryer Naruish sno Lewis bite
I'D paint Brushes of all kinds. window
e. and puttv. builders Hardware Of all
Kinds. Tar Roofing and Shcathing Paper.
harm wagons. Road Carts "a p~Sgles'
Large stock always on hand.
N e. d COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-22
FRANK J. CAENEY.
F. J. CHENEY & CT
viii wed in October.

Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls family Pills are the best.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-01-20
FIRST MINNESOTA BOOK.
A Translation OF the Dible Was the
Earliest Publication An
the state.

The interesting fact Is brought 10
the attention of the Pionesv Press by
Rev. S. w. Dickinson, agent for the
American Bible society, that the first
book ever printed in Minnesota was
n Bible, and that this was printed in
1886, some 10 years before the issue
of newspaper in st. Paul. The
Bible referred TO was in the Ojibway
language and was printed on the mis-
sion press at Lake Pokegama, Pine
county, under the supervision of Rev.
Mr.. Aver, who likewise had charge
OF the mission farm at that point.
There also was made the first attempt
to establish free school in Mime
sofa. The foundation Of the old log
church building in which this was
held can still be traced, says the St.
Paul Pioneer Press.
1t is significant of the eagerness
characterizing American Christianity
that the educational, social and com
mercial development of which Mime
sotans are now so proud had its be-
ginning in the effort to put the Bible
in the hands of the red men. The
society represented by Mr.. Dickinson
which is undoubtedly the greatest
organization in the world for the dis
tribution of the Scriptures-has filed
its 81 years of history with many such
incidents as this of the setting up of
n Bible press in the wilds Of Mime
sofa. 1t now proposes large undertake
ings in the new areas of the Ameri-
can republic, in which il will doubt
less have the cordial support of all
who believe in the benefcent in
fluence of the Good Book.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-01-20

the drum major of the whole outfit.
lie carries no burden save great re-
sponsibility and clear-sounding bell.
All mules destined to serve her majesty
are trained to follow the bell horse. a
white animal is nearly invariably Sc.
lected, as for some reason or other
mules follow this color most faithfully.
Pack mules become very much at
tached 20 the bell horse OF their train
and refuse to move either forward or
backward If he is not leading For this
reason the greatest calamity that can
befall an army is the death OF the bell
horse. On one occasion Of the Indian
frontier wars the whole mule train
came TO sudden standstill owing to
the death OF the bell horse. Nor would
anything induce the animals TO move
till one of the officers substituted an
other white horse in the dead ones
place. On seeing, as they thought, their
old favorite in his place once more all
the mules moved forward 10 greet him,
and only by driving the fraudulent bell
horse forward quicker than the mules
could follow was the deception kept up.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-01-20

interesting document. The command
given in the opening paragraph rela-
tive TO the disposition of the body of
the testatrix after dea,h is as follows:
Immediately upon my death notice
thereof shall be given TO the president
Of Miriam lodge and Aeo,ph Resen-
trater. The latter shall perform the flu
neral services and be paid SIS therefor,
and he shall also telegraph Information
OF my death TO Jerusalem and also al
low only such persons who do not touch
FIRE on Saturdays TO stay and watch over
my remains. The latter are TO he paid
a reasonable compensation therefor out
OF my estate. The sand which ! got
from Jerusalem and is now in my trunk
shall be laid on my face. My coffin shall
be OF rough lumber and my clothing
shall be divided by my executor among
poor and needy PERSONS
The testatriN directs that suitable
grave be purchased for her and that
monument, the maximum cost of which
shall be 500. be erected over her head.
She gives TO the president of the He
brew school at Eleventh and Carr
streets 5000, in consideration of which
Kodesch Ga Hebrew prayer) shall be
offered three times daily at his school
for one year.
After these requests are paid the
testatrix gives the remainder OF her
property in equal shares TO her five chill
dren. She names benjamin Burenstein
aS her executor and requests that he be
rot required TO give bond
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-01-20
FED BY POSTAGE STAMPS.
origin or Curious Popular DcIu-
sion In Europe Concerning
Old stamps.

Most people entertain the curious de-
fusion that million old postage stamps
will get an orphan into some charitable
home. How the idea originated no one
knows, but there is no truth in IL. II is
quite true, however, that the orphan
home az lie Locle, Switzerland. is part
~ maintained by old postage stamps.
The reader may ask: How is this
done? In this way; This orphanage,
being in the center of Europe, receives
old postage stamps from all the coun-
tries Of Europe and other parts of the
world, In this institution are sc or
phan girls, and these old postage
stamps are judicionsly mixed by them
and placed into parcels for sale 10
stamp collectors. In this way the or
'phanage makes about & 1870 a year.
which goes TO the support of the poor
children.
Every year three London publications
make a collection Of old postage stamps
for this charity, and this year the pa
pers are Offering over $1,000 in prizes
for the biggest collections Of old
stamps. The stamps may be either Eng
lish or foreign.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-01-20
WORLDS COTTON FACTORY.
There IL No Reason why the soutl
should Not Lead the
Market.


The extension Of the cotton mill In
dustry in the south is conspicuous
phenomenon of the time, says the New
York World.
Five counties in the Carolinas have
for several years past spun and woye
more cotton than is produced within
their borders. Rome, Ca, has hitherto
been the shipping point for the cotton
grown in 20 counties roundabout. This
year Rome has shipped not one bale, be-
cause her manufactures have used il all
in the making Of cotton cloths.
This means that instead OF selling cot
ton at from five to eight cents pound
the south is selling it, as manufac-
tured product, at from IS to 50 cents a
pound.
This is development upon natural
lines. The south that produces the cot
ton will ultimately manufacture il. III
has cheap water power, cheap labor and
the adJacency OF the cotton fields TO
stimulate its industry. And under mod
ern conditions of travel and invest
ment there is absolutely no reason why
the south should not take to itself the
stupendous profits of cotton manrfac-
ture hitherto absorbed by New Ens'snd
and the English mills. Without doatt
New England capital will share in II e
profits Of the revolution by investing
itself in the south. That is one Of the
privileges granted by our constitutional
system Of absolute free trade between
the states
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-01-20
The Merchant Of Dreams

John CUSCADEN sat in his Office
ID absorbed in the actuality Of things.
He was an importer of Javanese prod
ucts and had his Office on River street
at Chicago short but important
street, sending out from its stores and
offices communications to almost every
port In the world. The smoke OF the
city shrouds il, the wagons and trucks,
The drays and omnibuses lumber
through it, making their way TO the
first of the bridges that cross the north
fork of the river; and into the offices
come messages in many tongues, and
into the storerooms come the spices,
the coffee and tea, cheese and wine, pre-
served fruits and sugared ginger,
strange IiclSles, curious liquors and all
manner OF fine foreign foods and bev-
erages.
He entered his Office one morning
well groomed and well rested. His eyes
were clear, cold and bright; his skin
glowed; his brown business suit was
perfect in its fit; be was unhampered
by any superhuity-eyen a cigar.
There was time enough to smoke after
dinner. lie seated himself in his re-
volving chair and gathered in his hands
the several piles of letters, postal cards
and kilograms. His tenographer APP
pearec at his side.
THE pile furthest that way contains
the correspondence in need of immedi-
ate attention, sir" she said.
"Thank you, Miss Warren" He
looked up at the girl. pardon me, are
you quite well this morning?"
swell enough, sir. A little troubled,
though"
I'm sorry. If j can be of any serv-
ice"
"No, thank you. Father was married
last night. We have stepmother in the
house, and the three little boys look so
forlorn. She's sure not to like them
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-01-20

The vast veldts and kopjes of South
Africa, where the Beers and Britons
are fighting, are almost destitute of
trees. In fact, the only trees of any
size in all that country, are the blue
gums. which are not native TO South
Africa, the original stock having been
imported from Australia many years
ago. In Australia the blue gum tree
often grows TO a height OF 300 feet.
though away from it's native haunts
II rarely reaches such growth. The
blue gum yields the eucalyptus oil,
one OF the most valuable of antisep.
tics, while IL is claimed that ITS
leaves, rolled into the shape Of cigars
and smoked. will cure asthma.