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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18
Cold Steel Or Death.

There is bat one small chance to saw
your life and that is through an opera
tion, was the awful prospect set before
Mrs. 1. b. Hunt. Of Lime Ridge. Wis
by her doctor after vsinly trying TO cure
her of friRhiful case Of stomach trou
bic and yellow jaundice. He didn I
count on the marvellous power of Elec.
trio Bitters to cure Stomach and Liver
troubles, but she heard Of il, took
seven bottles, was wholly cured, avoid.
ed surgeon knife. and now weighs more
and feels better than ever. It's posi-.
lively guaranteed to cure Stomach,
Liver and Kidney troubles and never
disappoints. Price 500 at M NJ Lewis
drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18
cda.Fellows Net in aiohmond Monday.

cdd-Fellows Net in Richmond Monday
The feature Of the preliminary meet
ing Of the Sovereign Grand Lodge Of
Odd. Fellows Of America, was the ser
mon delivered atlGrove Avenue Baptist
church Sunday by Rev. DR.. J. B.
Hawthorne. The church was crowded
with prominent members of the order.
Among those who occupied seats around
the pulpit were,Grand Sire Pinkerton,
the Hon J. Taylor Ellyson, chairman
Of the Democratic State Committee and
candidate for the nomination for
Governor, and many others.
The subject Of DR.. Hawthorne's SER
mon WAS ''Applied Christianity. The
minister showed the practical value of
Odd-F Fellowship in its relation to hu-
manity.
The attendance is large and the
meeting one of the best ia the history
of the order. The sessions are held in
the Roof Garden Of the Jefferson Hotel,
where headquarters have been located.
Grand Sire and Commander in. Chief A.
s. Pinkerton will preside over the
meetings. All Of the other grand Off.
GERS ar5 present. Eight out of nine of
the past grand sires and every one Of
the l89 grand representatives are ia at.
tendance. The largest crowd is expect
ed on Wednesday, when the big parade
occurs, which promises to be one of the
most imposing pageants ever seen in
Richmond.
At the opening session Monday sd-
dresses were made by Gov. Tyler and
Mayor Taylor. Grand Sire Pinkerton
responded Features outside of the
sessions of the supreme body will be
the reception of visitors Monday night
at the Jefferson reunion of past grand
representatives Tuesday night; parade
and old Virginia cake walk Wednes.
day prize drills Thursday. with con
cert aud ball at night; exemplification
of degree work Friday night. and pub.
lie installation Of officers Saturday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18

ONE of the most gratifying things
to the South which has trsnspired for
many years was the attitude of the
National Colored Baptist Convention,
10 session last week in Richmond, in
its feceptiOn-Or, rather, non-recep'
tiou-of Miss Jewett. To have re-
eeived her would have been an en-
dorsement by that representative
BODY of AfrO-Americans of her teach
ipgs and uttersnces, sn event which
would have surely widened the breach
between the races in the South. The
negro is with us to stay and be has
certain lights which must and should
be respected. When an individual or
faction of that race deports itself in
a lawless or disreputsble manner II
is on the same plane with any other
class of our citiz 5ns and must be dealt
with accordingly ; but the whole race
is not to be blamed for the infrscton
unless they sbet or furnish encourage.
ment and sympathy to the malefac
tors. We fad much encouragement
in the attitude of the leaders of the
African race here during the past few
years, and the one which has just
transpired in Richmond induces us to
take renewed hope that the solution
of all racial difficulties can and will
be determined satisfactorily to all
concerned By the South in the not
distant future.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18

At no time is man secure from attacks
Of such disorders of the stomach as
cholera morbus. cramps and diarrhes I;
bat these complaints are common dur
ing the heated term. when IL is danger
Gus to neglect them. Pain-Killer is a
remedy that has never failed and the
seyerest attacks have been cured by II.
Avoid substitutes. there Is but one
Pain Killer. Perry Davis'. 25o. and SOC.
For sale By Nj. N. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18

Mr.. Vim l. Davis and Mrs. Mary ri.
more were married in Richmond county
last week
Mr.. Herbert Evans and Miss Lena
Northam, Of Accomac county, were
married last week.
Mr.. J. Frank Ashby and Miss Annie
Colons, of Accomac county, were mar
ried by Rev A. Whitemore, Wednes-
day.
Mr. Frederick Volmer. of Washing.
ton, and Miss Elmina Brawner, for.
merly Of Manassas, were married last
week.
Miss Annie Cowherd and Mr. Reese
BrcokiDg. both Of Orange county. are,
it is announced to be married at Blue
Run church on the Goth.
Mr.. John r Rev. Of Accomao
county. and Miss Florence Wood,
Frostburg Md. were married last week.
A pretty wedding took place last week
in Orange county the contracting par.
ties being Mr.. Percy Faulkner and Miss
Stella CLARK The ceremony was per
formed in Rhoadesville church by Rev
Ernest Hall Mr. Roger Payne acted
as best man and Miss Edna Mitchell Of
Washington. as maid of honor. After
spending a few days in Washington,
Mr. and Mrs Faulkner left for Wallace,
W. Va. where they will make their
home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18
A Frightful Blunder

Will often cause q horrible Barn Scald
Out or Bruise Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
the best in the world. will kill the pain
and promptly heal TO- Cures Old Sores
Fever Sores, Ulcers .Boils .Felons Oorns.
ell Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on
earth. Only 20 cts. box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by NJ NJ Lewis. Drug.
gist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18

THERE is a striking difference be.
tween the lists now Of young lawyers
who are licensed to practice by the
State Supreme Court and the formi
dable array which used to appear be-
fore the present stringent law " s
enacted. There is hsrdly a question
bat the object Of the law is being
achieved,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18
ALONG THE RAPPAHANNocK.

The oyster inspectors along the Rap.
pahannock are exceedingly vigilant
and many arrests are being made. The
recent Gull law, which makes it qnlaW-
ful to catch oysters under three inches.
instead of two and one.hslf. as was for
merly the law. is giving the oystermen
a good deal Of trouble and some are be-
ing caught who have no intention Of
doing wrong. The parties arrested are
promptly fiued the specified amount,
which is $40, and allowed to continue
oysterinR the following day,
The schooner Butts, Capt White, of
Middlesex county, sank in the Kappa.
hammock river last week. The boat
sprung leak. No lives were lost
Mr.. Chiffon o. Pearson, of Sharp 8
Wharf, Richmond county has been sp-
pointed principal Of Heathsville Graded
School, in Northumberland county.
Miss Marian Terrill of Essex county
has been appointed principal of the
Kilmarnock High School. Lancaster
county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18
GENERAL NEWS.

The International and Great Northern
Railrond will lose five OF Elk million
dollars by the Texas storm.
Lord Roberts issued q proclamation
to the Beers referring 10 the flight Of
PRECEDENT Kruger aud urging them to
stop lighting.
Wednesday will be Galveston Day. d"
with the theatres ia Washington. They
will oil give benefit performances tn
day for the Galveston sufferers.
A mob of between go and 100 men
broke into jail AZ Tunica. Miss, and
took out three negroes. whom they
strung up 50 tree within 200 yards Of
the jill. Not shot was cred The dead
negroes shot and cut to death a young
white man.
Revived and encouraged by the gen.
egous aid p0n-ing into them. from all
parts Of the country. the people If Gal.
weston are increasing their Efforts g.
clear the city Of ruins and build mp
anew The increased number OF troops
now on guard has stolpid the lootinR
and the desecration Of the dead.
The remains Of nearly all the people
killed ty the hurricane in Galveston
have been disposed or either by being
thrown into the water, burned or buried.
There il sill danger Of pestilence,
however, on occount Of The large num-
Der OF unburied dead animals on the
island. Three hundred carloade Of pro.
visions are on the way to Galveston.
At least SO .O00, 600 has been subscribed
for the sufferers from the Galveston
flood The situation Is improving.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18
CUR NEW POSSESSIONS.

Arrangement are being made for plac.
ing nearly 1900 additional troops in
the PHILIPPINES during November next.
It 10 said that the franchise qualifica
tions imposed upon Porto Ricans by the
War Department will dlsfranchise
thousands Of them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18

tagonizsd somebody at home. There
is a slight hope, then, that the politi-
clan, to save his hide, may step aside,
and permit men who have convictions
which they are not afraid to express
to frame laws which shall be for the
general good of the State at large.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18
sovereign Grand Lodge. I. o. o. F Reduced
rates on r. F, &. PR. R.

The h r.. g. p. r. X will sell tickets
from stations on it's line TO Richmond,
Va, and return Sept 10th. 10th,
and l7th. final limit Sept 25th, at
rate If one fare for round trip
For the Grand parade or afterno".-
Of Sept la'h ...cL-.s will be sold on
sept. 18th and for morning trains Of
l9th. at one fare rate, good TO return
until Sept 2Oth inclusive All tickets
limited to continuous passage in each
direction.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18
WANTED

WAN Ed Reasonable and Select
Board for two or three ladies in Fred
ericksburg; desirably located. Refer
ences exchanged.
Address A. b. O..
II Box o. Ashland, vs..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18
AGENTS WANTED.

One Of the large. old line Life Iusur.
ance Companies, Of New York, desires
good, reliable. hustling business men TO
act as their agents in various districts
throughout Site Of Virginia. Liberal
contracts with renewals will be made
to the right parties.
Address
BOX $50,
seplS I'm Richmond, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18

Ladies and Gents can get their wants
supplied IN summer underwear Of O. W.
Jones Cash Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18
~ CHAN 'ERY,

The object of this suit q 10 obtain partition
either ia kind or by SALE among the heirs at
law Of Butler Ro Inns, deceased, OF certain
containing 1l9 acres. Of which the said Butler
RO Inns died seized.
And an affidavit having been made andfiled
that the defendants, David M.ROllins. Nora M.
Coghill. John T.Coghill John Rice. Rigby Rice.
Harry Rice and Carrie Rice last three infants,
under IA years OF age, are not residents of the
State of Virginia, II is ordered that they do
appear here. within fifteen days after fdue
publication her. OF. and do what may be nee
essary 70 protect their interest in this suit
And Il is further ordered that.a copy hereof
be published once week for four weeks in
The Free Lance newspaper, and that copy
be posted at the front door of the court house
of this county on the first day OF the next
term OF the County Court,
A copy-Teste;
G. II. ASHTON, pa.
sepi-wfwt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18

FLOWERS at greatly reduced reduce hpp PRICES ;Ss
plants safely by mail to all postofiices. Pur-
chaser's choice of Varieties. Is Choice Roses
for One Dollar. Geraniums.C hrysanthemums,
Fuschias, ETC.. cents each. Our new Spring
Catalogue sent free. Also Cut Flowers and
Floral Designs at very reasonable prices.
Early Vegetable Plants.
J. PALMER GORDON,
Florist. Ashland. W.
Call at e. @. klnde's store. Fredericksburg,
get catalogue aud leave your orders
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18
Amos p. Rollins .......
against

William b Rollins, David N. ROl-
Inns. Nora NJ. Coghiil and J IN
T.. COghiil, her husband. I'm
Rice. Rigby Rice, Harr Rice
and Carrie Rice, infai chill
dren. under II years age, q
John Rice and his de .scd
wife, Carrie Rice. who was Ger
RE Rollins, John II. Hales and
Ernest Hales, iafant child.un-
der II years of age, of the said
John II. Hales and his deceased
wife Ellie D, who was before
marrisge Ellie ID Roiiins......
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18
For Sale 4!
One fine Ayrshire Ball, years old
weight, 200 pounds. Apply to
NJ. @. OHEwNING,
Parker's, Spotsy lvsnia County.
Plaintiff.

Tn THE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE CIR
cult Court Of the county Of King George,
ON tho lst day of Septemher. lnOO
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18
MARRIAGES.

Mr Vim l. Davis aud Mrs. Mary FL
more were married in Richmond county
last week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18

The international and Great Northern
Railroad will lose five OF elk million
dollars by the Texas storm.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18

Worshipful Master Utz has invited
al the Masonic lodges in the counties
of Greene, Orange. Oulpeper and Rap
pahannock to be present and participate
in the laying of the cornerstone Of the
Confederate soldiers monument on the
18th at Madison O. II.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-18

This Is the second time IN many years
that. owing TO drought, the middle
of September has found ho following
done. no winter cats seeded, and no
preparations made for the early fall
seeding of grain and grasses. The
first time in the recollection OF "the
years ago-when there was no rain Of
any consequence from early in July
until the 6th Of October.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-06-01
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Mr.. G II. Zones and Miss Laura b.
Cameron, Of northumberland, were
united in marriage on the 10th at Village
by Rev. w. E. Wright
Invitations are out announcing the
marriage on June 6 IN Chestnut Avenue
NJ. Z. church, Newport News, Va, of
Miss Matte Shepherd Gayle to Rev.
Major Samuel Colonna, jr.
Announcement is hereby made of the
approaching marriage of Mr.. John Cur
lett and Miss Sedona Long, both of Lam
caster. The ceremony will take place in
the NJ. E. Church, Wheaton, Wednesday
evening, June 9Th, at s o'clock. No
cards.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Cauthorn, Of Tap
pshannock, have issued invitations to
the marriage of their daughter, Miss Vir-
ginia Hunter, to MIR. Edward Covey An
derton, the ceremony TO take place next
Tuesday morning at 7:30 in st. Johns
church, Tappahannock.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-06-01
LANCASTER COURTHOUSE.

Mr.. Edwin Dobyns, who has been q
Methodist exhorter for nearly half q cen
tury, died atthe residence ofhis daughter,
Mrs Sallie X Beane, near Molusk, Sunday
night and was buried at his old home
place near Eilmarnock on Tuesday
morning. Rev. j. o. Babcock conduc-
ted the burial service. MIR. Dobyns was
quite aged and feeble, but ready and anx-
ious TO go home TO Heaven. No doubt
Heavens gate was open wide to receive
the spirit of this holy man of God. He
held his membership with the White
Stone Church. A memorial service of
this good man will be held at Bethel
Church on the End Sunday,in June at
3p. m.
Rev. J. o. Babcock will preach from the
following texts on Sunday next; White
Marsh, IL a. M, Goods handwriting on
the leaves of the forest RehobOth, 8
p. M, THE Precious Blood" Bluff
Point, $50 p. m, "How Gods will should
be done on the earth" REGINA.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-06-01
Lancaster's Flag Returned.

Acting upon the information impaired
by the CITIZEN, Lawson Ball Camp, G. V,
recently received from Baltimore camp,
where it had been since 1884, the first
flag of the Lancaster Grays, which was
presented to that company at the out
break of the war by our patriotic ladies.
That occasion was memorable one, and
the presentation, as has been previously
stated, took place in Dunaway's field.
The flag was never used in battle, but
when the company marched away it was
left at the house of Capt. VIM. Hender-
son, from which it was taken, it is sup
posed, by raiding Federals. In some
way good portion of the flag was torn
off and lost, and Baltimore lady stitched
the torn end neatly some years ago.
Comrade sgd. Bailey was the CITIZENS
informant, which led to the Identification
and recovery of the flag, and on last
court day Commander Ewell returned it
to the camp, which will place it securely
In its archives, whence it will never
again escape, or fall into the hands of
the enemy.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-06-01
MIkLENBECK.

On Tuesday, May 22ud, S. p. Gresham
took charge of the postofllce here, and
moved it into he Hotel. Most of the
people are pleased to know the office is
near the wharf again.
From May 21st to the evening of the
Goth, there were shipped from our wharf
LOO baskets of peas, with good lot of
other freight.
Miss Marion Towles returned home
Tuesday evening.
j. L. Connellee left Tuesday evening
for Baltimore. He will soon open up
his new store.
Chas. Huneker is ahead on sugar corn.
On Friday he had corn in t,,ssel. His
trucks are the best in the neighborhood.
j. w. Carter (colored) had his horse to
run away Monday. Both he and the
horse were considerably hurt.
IL. L. Shimp left here Thursday even
ing on vessel for Baltimore.
MILLENBEcK.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-06-01
BARNES, WHARF,

The forest fires are about extin-
guished. As far as we are able to
learL the firm of Cannon & Walker
were the greatest sufferers as they
lost mill, carts and some lumber
they owned jointly with G. d..
Shirley.
Since our last letter Mr.. John
Barnes and his amiable companion
have been presented with beautiful
pair of twin girls. May success
attend them.
We are sorry to note that the con-
dition of Mrs. Maggie Barnes and
Mrs. j. ID. Luttrell does not improve.
john Bromley remains in quite a
feeble condition.
Everything around here seems to
be very busy from canteloupes and
potato bugs up. Peas and strawberries
are being daily shipped and railroad
ties, lumber and cord wood are being
cleared up from the shores in great
haste.
Wheat, corn and grass are looking
fine.
G. Il. Hall and J. X. BRYANT
seem to stand at the head of their
class in the trucking line, each of
them having fine prospects.
TWAS this writer's good pleasure to
attend the B. S. S. Convention held
with Menokin church, and he feels
he cannot say too much for those
good people. Bro. Monds has right
to wear smiling face.
We are still waiting, if not with
patience. for the whistle of Balti-
more steamer. There is no earthly
reason why this should not be.
There are quite interesting, as well
as beneficial, prayer meetings being
conducted at Coan church and they
are growing all the while. | know of
no better way to train the youths,
and advance the glory of God than
in the above named way.
G. ID. Shirley states that he will
begin the cattle business soon. His
only regret is that they are becoming
so scarce. / would advise farmers to
raise more cattle and less horses, as
cattle have ready sale at good cash
prices.
We have had our genial friend,
Ned Pratt, down this way looking
after the interest of certain machine
companies and the farmers combined.
We are always glad to see our friend
Ned's smiling face.
L nnr-nr--r..,r.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-06-01
MEErING OF PENSION poARp.

The Confederate Pension Board of
Lancaster met at Lancaster Courthouse
on Tuesday, the Goth day Of May, 1900.
The Board decided that the widows of
soldiers who msrried since the close Of
the war were not entitled TO pensions
under the late Act.
The following pensions were allowed:
Geo. Cornwell, $50; III. $. Garneit, $50:
X. Ii. Ingram, $50, ]. w. Patterson, S15;
Chas H. Jefrries, $50; Z. Tyler Davis,
$e5; Jno. Z. Waters, SIS; c. l.. Degges,
S15; I. j. Dudley, SEQ; w. L. Pierce,
$50; Lensrd Barker, $50; Ben. l.. Brown;
s15; T. J. Rice, $40; Jas. Sullivan, $15;
L. III. Edwards, SO; Mrs. Jas, sYeatman,
$40; Mrs. Jas. II. Webb, $25; Mrs. AN.
Cundid, $50. Passed by until next meet.
ing, Thos. w. George and Jas. Bush.
The Board adjourned TO meet Tues
day. the 18th day cf June, 1900, at .
o'clock, a. m.
w. J. Stakes, Chairman.
Il. A. Pinckard, Clerk.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-06-01
HEATHSVILLE.

The citizens of this place are
indebted to Messrs. CralIe, Boyd and
Middleton for the interest they have
manifested in securing lamps for the
village, trimming trees, &c.
The Jr. o. U. A. NJ, recently estab-
lished at this place, is in u fiourishing
condition and bids fair to be one of
the best in the State. 1t already
has large and influential member
ship.
Quite number of cases were before
the Court here last week, most of
which were disposed Of.
AT late meeting of the Board of
Supervisors, the dog-tax question
was considered. Messrs. Woodhall
and Hardingvoting in favor of same,
Booker and Anderson against. 1t
is to be hoped some plan can be
devised to rid the county of the
worthless ours. This is a business
matter so far as the people are con-
cerned and they are anxious to see
the tx imposed.
The latest reports indicate that
we will have a convention. 1t is to
be hoped that when the time comes
to elect delegates none will be
chosen except those who were out.
spoken and worked in favor of it
But more of this matter later on.
At the last term of the County
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-06-01

A. b. Uammell, of Downings, left last
week to spend the summer at his former
home, Absecon, N. j.
Steamer Sue has been running the pea
schedule during the past week r. G.
Shenton is Captain.
Forest fires recently burned so acres of
valuable timber land of III. III. Weaver,
near Lebanon church, Lancaster county.
Misses Virgie aud Emma Cauthorn,
of Tappahsnnock, have returned from a
visit to Baltimore and brought their rela-
tive, Miss Mabel Meanley, with them.
Laura f. audgins at Port Haywood.
Mathews county, has been granted pen
sion of s. per month, and Ralph Elms ut
Lyells, Richmond county, So per month.
Congressman Jones was at home last
week, returning to Washington Friday
and spending'a few hours in Fredericks-
burg ON the occasion of the Society of
the Army of the Potomac's visit there.
Brigadier- General James F. Croker, of
Portsmouth, commanding FRS. Brigade
Virgins Division, United Confederate
Veterans, has appointed on HIS staff,
among others, Judge Jno. G. Ewell, of
Lancaster county, as commissary general,
and Rev. w. A. Croker, of Northum-
berland, chaplain general.
o. w. Anderson, of Middlesex, won the
medal for Improvement in debate, given
by the Philologian Society of Richmond
College. He was one of three on the af.
firmative side of the question: Resolved,
that Elizabeth was justifable in her
course towards Mary Queen of Scots.
Among those on the negative side was
r. L Beale, of Heathsville, whose effort
was highly complimented.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-06-01
Excursion TO fredericksburg.

On next Wednesday, June 9Th, the
ladies OF Rappahannock church, Essex
County, will conduct an excursion to
Fredericksburg, rate 81 for round trip.
Those of our people visiting the old Burg
will find it To their advantage TO deal
will the following leading firms there
when wanting anything In their lines:
Furniture, etc.-E. @. Ninde, w. E.
Lang.
Stationery, etc.-Adams Book Store.
Dry goods, m,HiHery and notions.-T.
N. Brent, ]. II. Lowery & Co.
Farmers Supplies. -Chancello & Rawl-
ings.
ClOthin9.-H. r. Gouldman, B. Gold
smith.
Shoes.-Kenmcre Shoe Co.
Ctgdrs.-Hy Ulman.
Cook StoCes.-Stoffregen Stove House.
Printing, etc.-R. A. Kishpaugh, TIE
Free Lance.