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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles as we'll as women, and all feel
the results in loss of appetite. poisons
in the blood, backache, nervousness,
headache aud tired, listless. rundown
feeling. But there's no need to feel
like that. Listen to ]. W. Gardner
Idaville, Ind. He says: Electric
Bitters are just the thing for a man
when he is all run down, and don't care
whether he lives or dies. 1t did more
to give me new strength and good sp-
petite than anything could take. ]
can now eat anything and have new
lease OH life Only 90 cents, at M. M.
Lewis Drug Store. Every bottle guar
anteed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20

Pain. Killer, 80 Justly celebrated was
introduced to the public about sixty
years ago. and now enjoys popularity
uneaualled by any other medicine. For
the cure of dysentery. cholera morbus
rheumatism, coughs and colds, burns,
etc. il Is without an equal. Sold by
all druggists Avoid substitutes, there
is but one Killer, Perry Davis.
Price Zoo and 50cc.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20

The average pay Of the census emu.
merators shortly to be appointed will
be about 81 80 per day. The appoint.
ments under she law will be equally
distributed among the two political
parties.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20

Hon. R B Spilman. OF Westmore-
land. has been suffering from the eff 'cts
OF q kick by horse.
The next Loudoun County Teachers
Meeting will be b Id at Ebenez on
Saturday, March "a. 1900
Everett Perkins, formerly OF Louisa
county, Is q candidate for Common
wealth's Attorney OF Roanoke.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20

The large storehouse and its contents
belonging to Mr.. H. n Harrison, at
Wolftown, Madison county, were burn
ed few nights ago The fire is sup.
posed to have been started by rats gnsw-
ing box Of matches. The loss is heavy
with only a small insurance.
1t is said to be settled that the in
dictment in the Tn tied States District
Court at Richmond against Moritz
Becker. charged with securing natural.
ization papers by fraud. will be quashed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
DR.. Miles,
Nefvfne.

Don't put it off but get it today,
and you will have the first night
of soothing, sweet, refreshing
sleep you have had since the
grip first got you in its clutch.
"Ihad LaGrippe and the disease hung on
me for FIVE weeks in spite of everything. l
had huttering pain about my heart, could
not eat anything, was rundown, weak, nerv-
Gus and unable TO sleep. In fact | was all
tired out ano had no ambition for anything.
l began taking DR.. Miles Nervine and found
rest and sweet sleep the first night. l also
used DR.. Niles Heart Cure and DR.. Miles
Nerve and Liver Pills and can say, truly,
they ACCOMPLISHED wonders for me-"
Mrs. f. liza L MASTERS, Monitor. Ind.
Dr. Miles Remedies are sold a. ~ foT qffu rug
advice and booklet to
DE-. Milss Medical Co., Elkhar, IND.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
Jailed for Refusing to Give Information
10 Valuation Commissioner.

Assistant cashier Frank Lambert of the
Citizens National bank OF Alexandria,
is in Jail at that city because Of re.
fusul 30 give information to Valuation
Commissioner Lewis O Barley. COZ
corning the amount a customer Of the
bank had TO his credit Mr. Lambert de-
clined TO pay the minimum fine Of $50
in the Mayors Court and went to Jail
pending an application for a writ Of
habeas corpus from the Supreme Court
The other banks Of Alexandria will
join the Citizens in making the test Of
the law.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
Hamburg
Remnants.

A limited supply Of beautiful new
Hamburg Embroderies in Edges and In
sertions, Short Lengths q to & yards
each won't cut. bat have marked them
about half what you will pay elsewhere
On the table near the door, and some
ladies have found ..n--Nx
them out already 900. HO XXX
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
CreponS.

This was the first store TO bring
these handsome goods to thismarket sew.
eral years ago They are more In de.
mand than ever, and we have q lower
price than ever for them. Rich, silk
gloss, MOhair Crepons, in blister effect,
30 inches wide. never sell for less than
81 %. here today at SOC The sl.60
grade in handsome designs, 44-inch
wide. here to-day at only 81. The 81
kinds are here at 81 20. and the
81. 90 qualities for only (per o1 76
Yard Observation-Disclosures. pl. ~
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20

To the Citizens OF Fredericksburg
That efficient officer and clever gentle
man, o. W. Darlington. Esq who has
served you so long as City Sergeant
having declined to stand for election
again, and believing can perform the
duties Of the office to the satisfaction
of the citizens Of this city. hereby an.
nouuce myself candidate for the psi
tion at the election to be held May ~
1900. and ask your support.
Very respectfully,
j. W. HARRIS.
EradarinkahurQ Va March 10 1900
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20

Charles Y. Kimbrough has been APP
pointed Justice Of the Peace In
Cuckoo district, Louisa county.
A bid OF 81. 1876 premium has been
made for 800. 600 per cent. bonds TO
be issued by the city OF Newport News
Mr. George Morse and family have re-
moved from Lancaster county 10 Penn
sylyania. where they will hereafter re-
side.
The worst phase Of the new Commits.
siopers of Valuation law is that.it tends
10 drive capital from the State.-Ma.
nassas Journal.
A true bill was found against l. O.
Thomas, ex.Treasurer OF Mathews
county. for defalcation In the County
Court last week.
The Chesapeake Waterman suggests
Wharton Grove, near Weems, In Lau-
caster county, as the best place 10 the
First District for holding the Congress.
sional convention.
Johnny. the son of Mr.. Walter Ever
hart, of L1udoun county. jumped from
a hay.mow striking In his descent the
broken handle Of q folk. which pene-
trated his side causing internal injuries
which resulted In his death.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
OUR NEW POSSESSIONS.

Cuba will be represented at the Paris
Exposition by an extensive exhibition
the first installment Of which has been
sent.
The transport Meade sailed for Manil a
via Honolulu Saturday, with twenty i've
doctors, sixty mine hospital corps men
and twenty-six recruits.
The Adjutant General received tele-
gram from Gen. Otis, asking authority
to allow Filipinos to enlist as members
OF the regimental bands In the Philip
pines. The request was granted as
matter of policy.
Ex-senator Hill has begun proceedings
in New York by which the question
whether Puerto Rico Is part OF the
United States and whether Its inhabit'
ants are entitled to all the rights
guaranteed by the constitution. will be
sdjudicated without delay In the
United State Supreme COURT
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
Fredericksburg, Va. March 10. 1900

To Ny Fellow citizens: l hereby an
nounoe myself candidate for the Office
OF City Sergeant, aud would thank you
for your support, promising. If elected,
to discharge the duties faithfully. Elec
tion Thursday, May "a
ID s. RUSSELL
March 16. 1900. -,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20

To My Fellow Citizens Of Fredericks-
burg hereby announce myself can.
didate for the Office Of City Sergeant
and respectfully solicit your votes and
assistance. and promise il elected to dis.
charge the duties of the office to the
best Of my ability Very truly,
Z. A SOLAN
Election May "a, 1900
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
ST
A New Stock!
HR @A

" If at first you don't succeed, try, try again When
learning walk the baby falls and he has get up and try
again. until he not only walks but actually SO it is in
business
the Opera House Dry Goods Store. Have Just spent
week North buying NEW STOCK The is in bright
array with Crisp New Fabrics and next week naugurae
our annual SPRING OPENING. We want YOU;to and
Join the lockers among the buyers The freedom
of the yours and there be tempting prices
some tempting sus you need We invite you to the opening
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
Fou/ord Silks.

22-inoh wide Printed Foulard Silks
In Dress Patterns. Notwo alike WHIT
figure on navy blue ground 50c yard. A
better grade "a inch wide navy, brown
and gray ground. white figure, 62 &c
Heavy twilled grade marine and purple
S Wide ' "D''o 4s1'o' - Toe
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20

Captain O B. Riggin and family, OF
Lancaster, have moved to Baltimore. to
reside.
Mrs M ,tilda K. Ssyrs. mo- her OF
Mrs. Olarkson, Of Prince William Co.,
died last week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
Mems White Shirts.

Full dress, open bosom and back,
White, Lhundered Shirts, in all
sizes to Is. al ways 81 Shirts, special
for opening week, soc each.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20

Charles Y. Kimbrough has been APP
nointed Justice of the Peace In
Cuckoo district, Louisa county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20

A bid OF 81. 1875 premium has beer
made for 800. 600 per cent. bonds tt
be issued by the city Of Newport News
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
COrsets.

A complete line Of Corsets in the
r & G. make. Royal Worcester
Corsets al 500 and 81. The Royal
"Dowager" Corset for stout figures,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
Dress Goods. Trimmings.

A few pieces of Fish Nets, plain
and bordered, white and Ecru, l2tc,
l5c and 25o, for bed room curtains,
transomes, e.. These are much
under value.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-20
White Goods.

Beautiful Fancy Denims, Plair
DENNIS, Fancy Cretons, Silkslinei
and Frir ges.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-17
Field Marshal Roberts Advises Of
the Relief of Kimberley.
GEN FRENCH DISPERSED THE ENEMY
south of the Besieged Garrison Captured the Lag
err and Stores-rhe Casualties Are Said
to Have Been Few.
ssssossoos....eseese
soss...sssssse......

London February i6 $3.50 message to
the war ohcc Jaeobsda February S artillery
cavalry and mounted Infantry reached Kimberley Thursday
London February le u5o just issued the Follow
ing
aooosda February i6 7;i5 arrival here To
md admirable hospital arrangements
hen and ihband who with grea con.
saon wounded Some OF our wound
ed have been here since December Some yesterday
London February 6 7,i5
from Field Marshal saying
Jod February l6The following
this morning u have completely
Of Kimberley from MeSanicrstonten
occupy their ground Have stores depot ann
pies ana supplies of ammunition Casualties twenty ranks
Wounded Kimberley nd " 81
General Roberts also sent, the 70 owng dispatch
'acoeda February l6 have the Msrontou
trenches have he abandoned
General French securing tho Kimberley General Rely
Nnnys osado OF infantry is convoy moving TO-
ward Hoemfonteiu"
London February NH
er" ms the gaps In the earlier dispatches:
Nodd River February 16rhe waterfall drift y yea
a morning and marched here Reopdo,.l
urn hod the crossing the Modor
shorty after arriving hare the Jacobsnl ana found
u Of women and children with four
Why PACK the mounted infantry vnunaed
oon Henry and General Hcbc attacked Both officers were
FOUND at Jaeoosda slightly
g In noherly direction reduced the pres ON XIV
bere as kckew abandoned n,
nat ne mas df Fnh has sdam with slight
loss and pushing
@ having been pressed by the Arundel cover Navu
' " WV N"''"'
The war office points that r,aor
some pe on the Modd river other than 'iodder station
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-17
40 RETIREMENT.
che Roer LnaGer Around Ladysmith
Grenlcr Thnn Ever.

rche Boer LnaEer Around Ladysmith
Greatcr Than Ever.
London, February ia cerrespondent
Of the Associated Press al Ladysmlth,
from which pace he escaped Fe5rta-y 10
AMI arrived at Durham the 18th SENDS the
following dispatch. which was write, he,
fore he left Labyrinth Since the f;rious
cannonade in the early part G. TIE w7ek,
qu!etness has reigned. The hills on which
were the relief column where lydlts
chells were bursting by hundreds a few
days previously. are rev only oecup ed
By grazing cattle Further away on the
rur.h side Of spionkoo the Boer laaysr
may BE- seen evidently bigger than be 0 e,
showing they have no idea at pr saat -
retiring rom their position. Mi,h tis-
app-1n.m ert is felt at the non-appelrancs
Of Butler, as from the severity OF t1a FIRE
every heart was glowing wlth hoe AMI
excitement at the prsspeet OF immad.a'e
relief, not that We we're a, all In Toe blaes,
fer every one capable Of shouldaiipg a
rife Is confident OF our ability 70 hid the
town against any fcTco the Bse-s are
capable OF puttarg in the fed SIN the
continued dIes Of horse and mule flesh Is
getting sonswhat monotonoas, altheash
the health OF he camp, taking everything
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-17
THE BoER REPORT.
Federal Forces suffered but slight
Loss.

Federal Forces suffered but hltBhi
Loss.
Pretoria, February 16.~-Thc TransvaaI
has made public tho following "Yester-
day at Roundsvaal Drift in the noighbor-
hood of Jacobsdal the federal troops wero
engaged in a severe nghl with 1000 British.
who we're trying to reach Kimberley.
Commandant Delarey killed The engage.
ment lasted until morning, our casualties
being ive wounded. After another two
hours hard fighting it is reported the
British retired, leaving Colonel Henry dan
gerously wounded Colonel Henry, with
his servant, was taken TO Jacobsdal'"
Pretoria. February lG.--An official dis
patch from Colesbure says nghting was
resumed on Tuesday. February 10, and that
the British had sixty killed and wounded
and eighty captured,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-17

Bosr Army. Kimberley and then
pushed on to &c, in touch with the retir-
ing army A long Boer wagon train lie
moving toward Bloemfontein. followe
presumably by large force OF British In
fantry. In their hasty departure the Beers
lost quantities of supplies and ummuni-
tion.
Military opinion here is that Lord Rob
erts VIII not push far after the Beers i'm
mediateiy, because of transport problems
ard the need OF rest for the troops. lie
has to feed 10000 persons in his army ana
the whole OF the Kimberley population
He must rebuild the railroad from Moddar
river to Kimberley and revictual the lat
ter.
General French lost few men only in
action. but the forced marches ard heat
have probably made many ILL., Numbers
Of remounts rlust be provided, Lord Rob-
erts has wrought genuine preliminary
success ana the Impression Is that he hal
done enough for the present He viii
reed to prepare for another strike.
All over England tonight there was evil
dence Of public JOY. In every theater and
public meeting. around the railroad sta
tions and in the streets there has hear
expression OF great gladness, The news
papers are odltorially rejolced Those VIII
read the news closely see only one dis,
turbng factor in the Cape situation aat
that is the pressure Of the Beers toward
Lord Roberts line Of supply thrru II
Deaar, which was never more impcrtan
than now The Beers, under Command
ants Delarey and Goebler, are making q
persistent effort to penetrate TO the rail.
road, They have pushed General Glenn
ents back 10 Arundel and have outfanket
him. All are within sixty miles, or two
days hard marching, of the central rail
road. Doubtless Roberts has LEFT consld-
cradle force along the line and can send
back more II necessary.
In the Hobbies of the house last nigh
it was rumorea that General Butler hat
again crossed the Tugela. A spsaial tis.
patch. dated two days back and just trans
United from chievely, says that an i'm
portant move was then pending there, al
though contrary indications arc found II
the fac- that $40 ambulance bearers havl
been temporarily disbandei and the fur
thar fact that traction engines are arrlg-
lug at Durham from the trent to be seat
to Lord Roberts. Nor artillery is helms
seat to Lord Roberts from Cape own.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-17

into consideration. is better than could be
expected. Erteric fever and dysentery
have ahated. Camp fever is not viruleat,
but slightly increased"
The escape OF the Associated Press cor
:espondent was most adventurous and \, :
duous. leaving Ladysmlth during the
evening Of February 10. guided by ma
tive, he soon encountered a Bosr patrol,
who fired upon him. Escaping the patrols
ne crawled over TWENTY-FIVE miles 81 the
roushest and stoniest Of paths, haing In
native huss and kraals during the day
and proceeding by night Once a Beer
patrol came 70 the door Of hut whert
he was h!dins under blankets H. swan
tho Tugela river and reached Ch.cysley
the morning Of February 1S, where he
took train for Durham.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-17
DECISIVE MOVE.
Beers Rely on Their Bnrbed Wire To
stop Advance.

Beers Rely on Their Bnrbed Wire ia
stop Advance.
London. February 1.-THE pie.ermarltz-
burg correspondent Of the Daily Mail, uu-
der date OF February IS, says; There
are Indications OF decisive move at Co
lenso / hear that the Beers rely on
their entrenchments and barbed wire en-
tanglements along the principal roads to
check Lord Roberts progress In the Free
state. The roads to Ladysmith ard'stud-
ded with these formidable barriers. A
British scouting column blew up tho con-
tents Of magazine at Nkandhla, zululand,
to prevent It falling into the hands OF the
Beers. The magazine contained large
supply of dynamite and ammunition"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-17

the Morning Post. says: at may be nee
essary TO walt day or two in order 10 M
IN the details OF the lrst act OF Lord Rob-
erss' operations, In the new cepters the
attempt OF the Beers will be to retreat
or failing in that. attempt TO pursue them
General cronie has probably chosen TO Yc-
treat, which. Z successful, would take
him across The Vaal river. The purpose
Of Lord Roberts strategy undoubtedly was
TO surround General Cronje's force and t,
cut his retreat. A few days win clear up
the fate Of the Dner commander"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-17
pisounlifylng poIyanmists.

Washington, February 16.-The house
committee on election OF president and
vice president today submitted report
in favor of a joint resolution for con-
stitutional amendment disqualifyn- polys-
amists for elections as senators or repre-
sentatives or congressman and prohibit
ing polygamy and polygamous association
between the sexes.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-17
THE NORTHtR.


Dallas Texas February l6.-The coolest
weather Of the winter has prevailed over
Northern Texas for the last two days, A
veritablo blizzard has been on. J. +. FAINT
OF Hardeman county telegraphs from QuanUh
that he has lost more than 500 head Of cattle
and that If the present cold weather continues
his losses will be very much heavier. Sim
ties.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-17
Anrrehenxion nj Corpus.

Corpus Christi. Texas. February ia Sc
we're blizzard struck this section this morn
ing. the mercury dropping considerably. The
weather forecast this evening predicts sleet,
with freezing temperature tonight and as a
consequence ~-,'~h apprehension is felt for
thu immense vegetable gardens.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-17
Cold VIII Damage onts.

Denton Texas February l6,The coolest
blizzard of the winter is on and will result
in damage 10 the fall and volunteer cat
crops. Mercury has stood below freezing
from 10 TO is degrees all day and will reach
zero tonight,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-17

Washington. February l6. Forecast for
Saturday and sunday:
East Texas-Fair and continued cold satur-
day with freezing temperature to the coast
line; brisk north winds, sunday fair with
rising temperature. 80
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-17

London. February i6, 1880 p. m.-Thc
house o. commons passed the supple
meniary army estimates Of $4,000. 600 by
2iS votes against 80, The vote was car
fied under tho closure and amid violent
protests from the Irish benches against ltg
application, while several amendments re-
mained unconsidcred Mr. W. Redmond
exclaimed This whole proceeding is
most Irregular. u Is dIsgracehl"
John Redmond, the IRISH leader. moved
TO report progress. declaring that the first
lord oil the treasury Mr. Arthur j. Bal
four, would facilitate business by resting
content With obtaining eiS,0O0.0OO by
closure.
After hot discussion this motion was
rejected by 23i against 40
Tho vote on the estimates then passed
the anal stage.
London, February 16, 80 p. m "A tcic-
gram from Portsmouth says the admiralty
inquiries at the naval ports have resulted
in tho assurance that forty-saven add-
ti0nal hattleships cruisers and torpedo
boat deatroyers called forthwith hoist the
ptnnant The admiralty Today ordered the
ships in the fleet reserve at Portsmouth
TO be fully orewed and ready for sea, This
Is regarded In some quarters as prellmi-
nary 10 putting the whole reserve in readi-
ness for action
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-17
French Remained One Night in
Kimberley and Pushed On.
BRITISH SUPPLY LINE is IN DANGER.
boers Are Pressing on 1t Through Deaar- Relief OF
Kimberley Great Achievement, JoyousIy
Received i'm London.

London, February
Il, 4:45 a. m. Cen
eral Cronje, with a
start OF a day or two
is seemingly in full
streat from Lord
jerts, m oving
p rthward. General
French, With the
cavalry, ST m p ly
etayod over nisht in
Kimberley and then
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-17
Ar aENsHERG.
british Withdrew During the Nigh,
~ Arundel.

Arundel, February a. Wednesday =
General Clements withdrew from Reusberg
during the night, his rear guard arriving
at Arundel early this msrning The Beers
promptly followed reoccupying tho posi-
ton in the Taoboosch bills. whence they
have been Smelling the British cavalry pa
trols, but Incidentally The British re-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-17
IN NATAL.


NUTlttbH boubWEuihS inc ho'fH HNHA
Colenso.
Head Laager, Near LadysmIth, Wednes-
day, February 1.-THE British from
chlevely have been bombardlng the Beer
forces as Blaauw Krantz east OF colenso
since yesterday AFTERNOON. The lombard
ment continued throughout the night. The
Beers responded with rife are. Particulars
are lacking. All is quiet around Lady
smith
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-17

LARGO December 8. has arrived at Louren-
20 Marquee with 800 tons OF -four. she
eyaded the British warships within the
three-mile limit
London. February ia dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Lourenzo Marquee, dated
February Is, says; Heavy lighting has
occurred at Ramah In the Free State not
far from Philiptown. The British finally
retired"
Mateking, Monday. February 1.-THE
Beers have rebuilt the two forts destroyed
by the British.
New York. February 1.-THE CONNER
oisi Cable at 2 O'Clock sent out the fol-
lowing notice: ''we are advised that tsle-
grams can now be accepted for Kimberley
South Africa. at sender's risk and not ex-
ceedinS twelve words"
capetcwn. February i6.--There is cen
siderable alarm at Naauwpoort owing 20
the report that a Boer force has occupied
position on Hill eight miles from that
town.