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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-12-21

son OF Al OOllluS dUQ Ekll1y Ou11IU,
daughter of Lee Smith, aged 10 years Of
appendicitis. An operation performed
failed to save his life.
Richard Huffman. of near Old Union
Church, aged 80 years, died Wednesday
night after lingering illness of compli-
cation of diseases. Burial at Old Union
Church to-day Services by Ed. J. T.
Sharrard.
On Sunday night at home in Corners
vile, Ind. Mr. Thomas Wright died
from stroke Of paralysis. Mr.. Wright
was & years of e and was raised near
Millersburg. BE was a brother OF Mrs.
Mary Collins, of Osgood and an uncle Of
Horace Collins of this city.
At Jacksonville, this county, sud-
denly, Monday night, Dec. j 18th, Vim.
H. Shropshire, aged about 81 years He
was son of Jacob Shropshire and Tabi-
tina Hart. and was bachelor.
Mr.. Shropshire was stricken with par
alysis and found by friends on the road
and removed to his home where he died
Monday night.
Mrs. Bette Shaw, nee Catherine E.
Williams, aged about " years, died
Monday night at the Good Samaritan
Hospital, at Lexington. after lingerin G
illness. The funeral was held Wednes-
day at the Memorial Methodist Church,
at 80 p. m. Services by Rev. DIR. E.
II. Peafce. The deceased was a con-
sstent member of the Methodist
Church and was a most estimable
Christian lady. She was twice married
first marriage, March 6, 1847,. to
Richard n. Dimmitt; second
marriage, March 8, 1877, to VIM.
Shaw. She is survived only by one
child, George Dimitt, of Wheeling,
Mo, who was at the bedside during her
last hours.
The mother Of Rev. Frank Brossart,
Vicar General Of the CoYington Diocese,
formerly pastor of the Catholic Church,
at Paris, died near CovingtOn, Sunday
III her Seth year.
P. J. Kirtley, a veteran of the Or
phan Brigade, died at Russellville from
blood poisoning caused by wound re-
ceived in battle in 1864.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-12-21

Near Jacksonville, Frank Collins,
son of Al Collins and Emily Smith,
daughter of Lee Smith, aged 10 years of
appendicitis An operation performed
failed to save his life.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-12-21
CHRISTMAS CAKES

As you are now getting ready to pre-
pare your cakes for Christmas, we deem
this an opportune time to let you know
that we have all the necessary ingredi-
ents. We have:
Kerr's Perfection, Paris Purity,
White Rose and Flour.
Burnett's and Prices Pure
FIayOFiDg Extracts. xxx jung
Sugar, Fruit Cake Sugar, Rip
pegs Chocolate Icing, CPystaIized
Fruits, SheIIed Almonds, Seeded
Currents, Malaga and Valencia
Raisins, Layer Figs, Pulled Figs,
CitrOnS, Dates, Nuts.
We will have everything you need
for Christmas dinner.
JanloSFG0 &SOIl.
Groc0rS.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-12-21

BUY your pregents At Twin Bros.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-12-21

CHRISTMAS gifts at Twin Bros.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-12-21
OBITUARY.

Mr.. r. M. Houston, of st. Louis, died
Tuesday afternoon. Mr.. Houston was
son of Mr.. F. M. Houston of North
Middletown.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-12-21

Hol1DAY bargains at Twin Bros.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-12-21

P. J. Kirtley, a veteran of the Or
phan Brigade, died at Russellville from
blood poisoning caused by wound re-
ceived in battle in 1864.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-12-21

The marriage of Geo. Fishback, of
Jackstown, and Miss Elsie Ratliff, of
Sharpsburg, is announced for December
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-12-21

The mother Of Rev. Frank BrOssart,
Vicar General. Of the Covington Diocese,
formerly pastor of Ghe Catholic Church,
at Paris, died near CovingtOn, Sunday,
in her Seth year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05
ECHOES OF THE LEGISLATURE,

Eighty.fye appointments had been
made under the commissioners OF val
uation act, which was recently declared
unconstitutional by the State Supreme
Court No more appointments will be
made, and. in consequence Of the de-
cision. those already appointed will not
qualify.
After careful examination Of the
liquor license law passed ct the recent
session of the Legislature Judge Witt,
of Richmond, says be is satisfied it does
not apply to the cities of the State. The
law promises to occasion the rival liquor
dealers no little annoyance. 1t was in.
tended to apply only to the county Of
Henrico. and was introduced by the
Delegate from that county. Like many
other acts passed at the last session. II
has proved Of far greater latitude than
was expected or claimed by its friends.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05

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Commerce (or william ST., FrederioSsoafk
virginia, and is issued on Tuesday. THURSDAY
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cents for each additional insertion. uO,Uper
square per year. No position green ana 40
foreson advertisements ore taken at a less rate
than our hons patrons pay. The right is re-
served TO reject or modify any advertisement
IL deemed libelous or otherwise oojeStonsole'
Yearly advertisers disseminating during inc
year will be charged invariably at transient
fatsL
All letters recommending candidates 'oi
once must be paid for 70 insure tseir pooh-
cation.
Resolutions OF respect TO deceased memOers
passed by societies. corporstions'assoelStion
or other organizations will be inVsflAOS
charged for rs advertising matter
All communications OF every character
should be addressed to HRfRbk LANOA'
fredericksburg. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05
INTERESTING CHURCH NOTES.

The meeting held by Evangelist W.
II Book at the Third Christian church,
in Richmond, resulted in 100 additions.
East Hanover Presbytery will meet
Tuesday, April 10th, in Ashland Pres
byterian church. The session Will last
three or four days.
Emmanuel Baptist Church of Rich
mond has taken steps to build $40, OOO
church at Leigh and Fifth streets.
Nearly 81 900 has already been raised.
Rev, H. L. Quarles has resigned as
pastor of Broadus Memorial Church in
Richmond. Rev. Mr.. Quarles went TO
Broadus Memorial three and half
years ago, succeeding Rev Jacob Sal
lade.
Grace Street Baptist Church Of Rich
mond Monday raised $ll. 900 OF the sl6-
600 needed to complete the new build
ing. and Rev. DR.. Hatcher expects soon
to be in one of the handsomest churches
in that city.
DR.. Newell Dwight Hills has tender
ed his resignation to the Chicago Pres
bytery and will ask admission to the
Congregational Association Of Brooklyn.
Dr. Hills action is the result Of his
recent announcement of his views OF
the doctrine of predestination.
About twenty colored persons were
baptized in the Potomac river. off Bat
terry Rodgers, Monday by Rev. John
son, of Zion Baptist Church. Oonsid'
cradle commotion was caused among
the spectators when one of the convert
ed sisters lost her footing and disap-
psared beneath the water, carrying with
her the reverend gentleman. Both re-
appeared in q short time. however, to
the great relief Of the onlookers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reacl
the diseased portion of the ear. There is.onll
one way TO cure deafness. and that fs by con
stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused bl
an inflamed condition of the mucous lininl
of the Eustachian Tube. when this tube get
inflamed you have rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing,an when 1t Is entirely CLOSED
deafness is the result. ard unless the milan
nation can be taken out and this tube re
stored 10 its normal condition. hearing will
be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ter
are caused by catarrh which is nothing but
an infamed condition Of the mucous sur
faces.
we will give One Hundred Dollsrs for any
case of Deafness caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
''' ~ +. ]. CHENEY CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05

THE Richmond papers say now
that there will be no extra session Of
the Legislature next summer, and as
cribe as reason that the Democrat
ic leaders have conferred over the
matter and think it unwise to hold
an extra session just prior to a presi.
Dental election. 1t is not stated who
these leaders are but we conclude
that they have taken Governor Ty.
Ter, the leader of the minority, into
their counsels. If not, the Executive
may thwart them and call 8 session,
nolens volens. He happens to hold
a hand full of trumps in this game,
and be has been known to trump"
when be could as well have "follow
ed suit"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05

THE Baltimore American Of some
days ago, advocating the Frederick
burg bsttlefelds park, referred to
matters of historical interest con-
neeted with the town and said Jeffer'
son, Madison, Monroe, the Lees and
Taylor were born within sight of the
city. The Richmond News comments
on and corrects the statement, giving
the birthplace of these distinguished
Virginisns. In justice to the Ameri'
can, We can say there was no inten.
ton of stating what was not histori-
cslly correct, but that journal was
guided by report of its Washing
ton correspondent who omitted
small, hut important word
in the summary prepared for members
of Congress by the president of the
park association. After reciting the
many reasons why the park should be
established, among them many his.
torical facts connected with Freder-
icksburg, he said, ALMOST in sight of
the spires of the city were born JEFF.
ferson, Madison, Monroe, the Lees
and Taylor. The correspondent of
the American in giving this summary
omitted the word "almost" which
made quite a difference and explains
fully how the mistake occurred.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05
Nerves Unstfung.
Weak Stomach; PAIN In the Chest; Sleep
less, Nerbous, Irritable; ali ran
Doom. Cared BY
Dr.. Miles Nervfne.

Nearly every dlssass Il the Etgn Of
poverty, either of the blood or Of the
nerves When the brain cells and
nervous tissues are used up faster
than they arc repaired, act only the
brain and nerves, but every vital
organ of the body cries out for help'
Headaches, neuralgia, heart disease,
nervous dyspepsia and liver and kid
ney troubles run rampant in the help
less system, destroying whatever
strength remains until 1t last the
breakdown comes and thon---
DR.. Miles Restorative Nervtne u DO
ing q world Of good for such weak,
nervous people, whose brain and bedy
are overtaxed, but who may Jet be
saved from . state Of indesoribahle
wretohedness and restored TO lives o.
happiness aad industry. BY seothins
and strengthening the secrstsve
glands Of the digestive organs 1t n
cilitstss digestion and assamilstion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05
POLITICAL.

Cincinnati went Republican this
week aud Democratic gains were made
in Michigan.
Montgomery Democrats declare In
favor Of Constitutional convention and
endorse Gov Tyler's administration.
Ex.Gov Robert l. Taylor. Of Ten
nessee, is being suggested as oandi.
date for Vice President on the National
Democrat ticket
Most Of the county Republican con-
ventiOns have endorsed Hon. Park Ag-
new, Of Alexandria. for reelection as
State chairman Of the Republican
party.
The action of Assistant Secretary OF
the Interior Davis in resigning to take
up the cause of the Beers, caused SEN
sation among Congressman. Democrats
construe it as q slap at the administra'
ton.
The press dispatches to the effect that
Middlesex Democrats were opposed toa
Constitutional convention was mis-
take. No action on the subject was
taken, but the sentiment OF the meeting
was largely in favor Of convention.
The Democrats Of Richmond county
in mass.meeting Monday at Warsaw
elected Hon. W. A Jones. Joseph W.
Chinn. Jr. and b a Middleton dele
gates W y. Morgan. + III. Hutchison
and DIR. L. G.. Mitchell. alternates, TO
the State Democratic convention which
meets in Norfolk May g. Noexpression
was had as as to the Constitutional con.
ventiOn.
A Democratic mass-meeting at Ma.
nassas Monday selected delegates to the
Norfolk convention. A resolution was
passed against making the constitutional
convention question party issue. The
delegates to the next Congressional con-
vention from Prince William county
will be divided, ii is said, between
Rixey and Donohoe Senator Jeffries
will be endorsed for Attorney. General.
At meeting of the Democrats Of
Gloucester county Monday Chairman
John n Tabb presided, and H. l..
Bridges was secretary. A resolution
instructing the delegates to the State
convention TO vote for convention to
frame a new Constitution was adopted.
Messrs. j. n. Stubs, Marquis
Jones and H l.. Bridges were chosen
delegates, j. n Tabb delegate. at-large
Messrs Gray, Hairston Seawell, b
A Rowe and John Il Newcomb are
the alternates. ]. Boyd Sears was
recommended as elector for the First
District. Bryan was endorsed for the
Democratic nomination for President
Colonel James D. Brady. collector Of
internal revenue for the Eastern
district, has become a vice presi-
Dental possibility, aid the Chester
field Republicans at their oonven-
tion Monday night Instructed their
to delegates present the name Of Colonel
Brady as candidate for second place
on the National Republican ticket. BY
unanimous vote Marshal Morgan Treat,
Of West Point was endorsed as dele.
gate from the Third Congressional dis
trict. and James Hayes. colored, of Rich.
mond, as delegate at large to the national
convention Resolutions endorsing the
Mckinley administration were adopted.
Delegates TO the district and state con-
ventiOn we're also elected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05

THE Daily Star on Monday ap.
peared as a six column folio instead of
FIVE columns, as heretofore. In addi-
ton to its increased size it is putting
forth renewed vigor and vim in its
editorial and local departments. 1t is
a fixed and necessary institution of
the town, and is worthy the liberal
patronage it is receiving. The Free
Lance .congratulstes the proprietors
of its evening contemporary upon the
success Of honest efforts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05
BRITISH DEFEAT.

An advance division of Lord Roberts
army was surprised by the Beers and
cut to pieces. large guns were cap.
tured and little spot covered with the
mangled remains OF many hundreds
of English csvalrymen and their ami
mails. The British have had to retire
from some Of their advanced positions
around Bloemfontein, which have been
occupied by the Beers, who have also
seized the waterworks Of that city, and
cut Roberts communication with
Kimberley.
Solar in the war the Beers have cap
tured 23 cannon and the British but
seven. This Is the heaviest loss Of guns
In any period of Britain's military his
tory since 1888.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05

CHINA is to svenge the death Of
DR.. Brooke, the English missionary,
to the satisfaction of England. Two
Of the murderers are to be behesded,
one imprisoned for life, one for ten
years and another for two years. In
addition to this the Chinese govern
ment is to erect a memorial chapel on
the site of the murder, and place a
memorial tablet in the Canterbury
Cathedral in England. This will, no
doubt, have a good effect upon the
Chinese outlaws.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05

The Carriers Greek Fish Guano Com
pany. which has been drilling an arte.
sian we'll for the past few weeks, struck
a fine stream Of water few days ago at
a depth Of $50 feet The water has no
disagreeable taste and will flow from q
pipe 80 feet above the ground. thus en-
abling the company to run water into
its tanks without pumping. In addi-
ton to the shells, mentioned heretofore,
as having been pumped from . depth OF
400 feet, the drill later went through
remains Of fossil fish bringing up bones
and teeth, the latter resembling small
sharks teeth.
Edward Broaddus MCMILLAN, OF Stan
ardsville. Greene county, who died q
few days ago. aged sixty.eight years.
was a &C n,of the late Peachy W. McMul'
Ian, and was one Of fourteen children.
Mr.. Martin called up the bill provid-
ing for holding a term OF the U. 3.
district court at Charlottesville In the
Senate and it was passed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05
GENERAL NEWS.

The State of Massachusetts spends a
half million dollars year in road build
ing and has over two hundred miles
of permanent highways built in less
than five years.
1t is said that the Ferris Wheel at
Chicago will be torn down and con-
verted into junk. The great wheel wss
the wonder Of the crowds at the
worlds fair, when it cleared more than
$50. 900.
John MACEDONIAN of Clay county, Fla,
claims to be the oldest pensioner in
this country. According to papers now
on file in Washington he is 12l years
old The pension officials are inclined
10 believe his statement.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05

while the nervous system is rapidly
built up again and put to work with
out confusion, thus bringing all the
important organs into harmony and
restoring perfect health.
about ssven years ago / was all run down
with nervousness and heart trouble and was 80
bad that had to give up work. Twas nerv-
ous, sieep,ess and irritable all the time and
altheaeh several doctors treated me did nos
improve any under their care. Hearing Dr..
Miles Nervins well spoken Of for such
Troubles commenced using h and grew bSt-
.sr from the start. When had used three
bessies felt that I was cured; but still keep
q bottle of the Nervine on hand, and when l
an unusually tired OF nervon take dose and
an all rizhi sgsh. took DR.. Miles Nerve
and Liver Pills along With the Nervins and
found than tie best Liver Pills on the mar.
kst" ALsERT CRANE, Newark, Ohio.
DR.. MIlss' Esrvine Is sold at all drug stores
ca positive guarantee. Write for free advice
and booklet TO
DE- MUS MEDICAL Co, Elkhart Lad.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05
Por over Fifty Years

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions Of mothers ior their children
while teething, with perfect success. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind colo, and
Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part Of the world twenty-five cent?
a bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05

SOME time ago the Dowager Queen
of China offered reward of one hun
dred thousand dollars for Kang Yu
Wei, the great Chinese reformer, dead
or alive. Mr.. Wei is now reported
to be in Hong Kong where he has
arranged for eight thousand uniforms
and the Queen is greatly alarmed. 1t
may be that Mr.. Wei will go in search
of the Queen when he gets his soldiers
ready.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05

During the summer season, cramps
come upon us suddenly and remain un-
til the pain is driven away by dose
or two Of Pain. Killer, the celebrated cure
for all summer complaints from simply
cramps TO the most aggravated forms Of
cholera morbus or dysentery. No house.
hold should be without the Pain
Killer. Avoid substitutes. there 10 but
one Pain Killer, Perry Davis. 25c. and
5Do
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05

TAPPAHANNoCK and Urbanns are
both striving for State normal the
coming summer. Fredericksburg had
it last year, and while we should wei
come it again, still we are not 30 sci
fish as to want it twice in succession.
Tappahannock entertained it four
years ago in handsome style, and
Urbanna thinks she is entitled to it
as she has not yet entertained it. AS
has been his custom, Mr.. Henry
Williams, the accommodating presi-
dent Of the Weems Line Of steamers,
offers free transportation to those at
tending q normal, in the event that
it should be held on the Rappahan.
mock river.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05

DEATH has claimed another mem.
bsr of the late legislature, making
the fifth. What more dire calamity
is yet in store for that body, which
danarted unwept and unsung .
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05

IT is said that Cecil Rhodes, the
brave diamond king and millionaire,
wanted to surrender Kimberley to
the Beers before the English troops
raised the seige. Therefore when ne
got back to England his role of hero
Was cut short. He is more ridiculed
than worshipped.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05

Henry Fiege, aged 81 years, was kill.
ed in Richmond Monday by dead wall
falling upon him. He was watching
workmen tear down a wall near the
Seaboard Air Line bridge and sat on
the curbiDg while eating an apple. The
wall toppled over. falling upon and
crushing him. He lived but short
time after the accident
Mason Marsteller. son Of Lieutenant
E. H. Marsteller, u. s. N, was fatal
ly burned in Washington Monday.
While lighting a match his clothes
caught fire. He was we'll known in
Prince William county.
calvin Psrdee, Pennsylvania CAPT.
talist, paid 800, 600 for a ., 900 acre tract
Of coal lands in Lee county.
The Columbian Paper Company has a
large pulp plant in process Of erection
at Bristol, which will cost $3.50 600.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05
THE Alexsndris correspondent of
the Washington Post says:

1.-THE, fight for the seat now occupied
in Congress by Hon. John f Rixey has
begun in earnest. State Senator S Il.
Donohoe is the leading candidate
against Mr. Rixey. 1t is thought
convention with almost majority, and
AS there will be four candidates, none
Of whom will control the conyen-
tionI Mr.. Donohoe's friends believe
that his chances for the nomination are
exceedingly bright. Judge j. b McOabe.
of Loudoun, and Mr.. Jeffries, of Eau
quier, are also candidates. and each has
strong following"
What will the writer do with Far
mer" Ryan and the intrepid Pitcher
And has he never heard of Ashton and
Bevan Tho tilt may be livelier than
predicted, aud not such walk-oyer,
after sill.
The same correspondent says;
1T is definitely announced that the
Hon. J. L. Jeffries. Of Culpeper, will
be q candidate in the Democratic con.
vention, which convenes at Norfolk in
May. for the Attorney Generalship, and
as Mr.. Jeffries will have no opposition
from this Congressional district he
will have the support Of the entire dis
tIict in the convention. Mr.. Jeffries is
O law partner OF Hon. James Hay, Con
gresham, and up TO the present time
there is no other name mentioned in
OOunaNtiOn with fha OfliNa ~
The Norfolk convention will have
nothing to do with the naming Of
candidate for Attorney Generator
any other candidates for State offices.
This will come next year, and though
the prophecy as to Mr.. Jeffries is
prematureit may be verified at that
time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05

BoUCHGREvINK reports that he has
located the south pole. He has been
more than two years engaged in the
effort, and if he has succeeded he is
IN be CONGRATULATED,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05

Homespuns, Venetians.
Fashion has decreed these to be
1.-The thing" for tailor-made suits
and separate skirts. We show them
In all the new, desirable colors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05

Gov Roosevelt has signed the bill
repeating the boxing law Of New York,
which will likely put an end to prize.
lighting in that State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05

Some Of the best things we
have this season for separate Skirts
are in the soft. colored Plaids, 80
inches wide, at 80 cts
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-05
Plisse Silks

These handsome new Shir-
red Silks for Waists and Trimmings
are entirely new