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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26
A SINCERE GREETING.

The chasm is bridged with the olive,
and to-day Fredericksburg is bedeck'
cd in full gala glory in honor Of one
Of the most significant and fraternal
meetings Of representative heroes
alike Of the blue and the gray, thai
has ever occurred south Of the Poto
mae river. But this external exhibi
ton Of fraternity and patriotic devo-
ton sinks into insigni6cance in com
psrison with the immaculate SINGER
ity and love, devoid of affectstion,
which emanates from our hearts in
free and unstinted measure, blending
in . unifying brotherhood the people
of our common country. Blessed be
the thought: there are survivors OF
thetrying days of lS6l-'65 whose very
souls are stirred by that higher hero
ism and God.given msgDanimity
which relegates past snimosities to the
realm Of oblivion and commingles the
American nation in one grand phs
lsnx, fraternizing in peace and har-
mony under the protection and safety
of =" Old Glory" To-day there is no
North no South no East; no
West, but the rainbow of universe
peace and national fellowship is
; stretched across this grand Republic,
shedding its benign influences in gold
en- beauty and symmetry upon q unit
cd people from whose patriotic
hearts go out, in one grand chorus,
that heavenly inspired acclaim :
=" Peace on earth, and good will to
men," Such q gathering must COM
mand the admiration Of all civilized
mankind and receive benedictions
from the Eternal Throne.
This is the first time an organizs-
ton Of this character has ever met
south Of the Potomac river. The
President and his Cabinet; the So
ciety Of the Army of the POtomae-s
noble body of men-and other distin-
guished gentlemen Qadies likewise)
are the guests Of this city. The Free
Lance, in behalf Of our good people,
one and all, extends to them 8 most
cordial greeting to our city and to our
homes. We welcome them with the
warm-hesrted hand of true and lofty
brotherhood, trusting that their visit
may be both profitable and enjoyable,
and that the incidents Of May 25-26th,
1900, in the hospitable city of Fred
ericksburg, may ever remain un-dim
med and Notwithstanding upon the
pages of future history like "spples
OF gold in pictures Of silver. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26

the reverse side of this trowel IL en-
graved representation Of the proposed
monument.
The ceremonies were exceedingly In
terestiDg and impressive and witnessed
hy a large number If people. The ora.
tion was delivered hv General Edward
Hll. of st Louis, Mitch. who spoke In
part as follows:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26

in his private car, mis- wife is with
him, and he has as guests Gen. ]. X
Brook and Francis V. Greene. Of the
U. s. Army. Gen. Niche. commandant
az West Point, and DR.. Castle, Of New
York.
Congressman Jones arrived at p m
and participated ia the cerem onies last
night
At the night session Of the Society at
the Opera House a number Of speeches
were delivered by distinguished men
and some time was devoted TO business.
The proceedings OF last night and to-
day will appear in our next.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26

VIRGINIA: In the Onice of the County
1900:
The following application was filed in the
office OF the said court on the 18th day OF De-
oember. 1899
To Clerk of spotsylyania County Court. Va.
hereby file application TO purchase, under
the provisions and requirements of Section
$50, Code of Virginia, rs amended llth Feb
ruary, 1893. III acres Of land In Livingston
district, sold on 9th day of December, 1897 In
name OF Wan. III. Lawson as delinquent for
taxes due thereon, for the year 1896. and pur-
chased by the State. IL WAS charged on the
commissioners book to VIM II. lawson at
the time of sale, and Is now SO charged, and
Is described as III acres of land in adjoining
j. A Massey.
Serve copy on VIM. II Lawson.
And hereby agree TO complete said pur-
chase as provided by law.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of De-
cemb er 1899
CLAIR e. CRAWFORD. Applicant.
Ar affidavit having been made aud iiled
that diligence has been used on behalt OF the
said Ciair Crawford 10 ascertain in what
town or corporation in this state VIM. II Law
son is,withOut effect, and that the said W. 81.
Lawson is q nonresident OF the state OF VIZ
ginia 10 the best of aihant's knowledge ana
Now. therefore. !. J. P. II. Crismoud, Clerk
of the County Court OF Sp0tsylvan1a county,
do hereby require the said VIM: II. Lawson
10 appear here within four months AFTER que
publication Of this order and do what Is
necessary 10 protect his interests herein.
This order will be published once week for
four successive weeks In "Ihe Free Lance"
A newspaper published In Spotsylvania coun-
ty,and be posted IN the manner pfescflOed-Dy
Given under my hand the day and year first
''''' J.P.H. Crismond. Clerk.
NIX ~ ~
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26

honored bones found sepulture on these
terraced heights
History has but one verdict as TO the
magnificent courage and endurance dis
played by ell the troops engaged in the
desperate assaults on Marye's Heights
calamity defended by the Army OF
Northern Virginia and unassailable in
front, except by the bayonet
In arms, aocoutrement and ammuni-
tion. in discipline and esprit de corps
the Army q the Potomac at this time
surpassed any force before organized in
the new world, for offensive operations
This prestige was maintained unim
paired alike In victory and defeat
Drilled in all infantry practice. the
rank and file. as we'll as officers Of the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26

GINA, and Gen. Martin T. McMahon
and Hon. H F. Orismond.
Headed by the celebrated Marine
Band. OF Washington, go strong, the
line Of march was then taken up to
Main. up Main 90 Commerce to Prln-
cess Anne and down TO the courthouse.
All along the march the streets were
thronRed with citizens and visitors and
the waving Of handkeIchiefs and cheer
ing kept the President constantly bow
lug TO the right and lefs.
When the courthouse was reached
the Society of the Army Of the Poto
mac formed in line and the Presidential
party passed By with heads uncovered
as the Society gave the Presidential
salute. The President and Cabinet
entered the courthouse TO hear the well
come address from Mr.. St. Geo. r
FitzbuRh on behalf of the city, and
Gov. Tyler for the State of Virginia.
and the Grafton Of Gen. Daniel e
Sickles.
EXERCISES IN THE COURT HOUSE
In the Court. house the President and
party, the Society of the Army Of the
Potomac, other visitors and number
Of our citizens and ladies, who accom-
panied the old veterans, as we'll as many
ladies' Of Fredericksburg assembled. and
great enthusiasm prevailed during the
playing by the Marine Band and the
speeches and other interesting exei cises.
Gen Horatio o King announced that
the president Of the Society Gen. U S
Gregg, was absent on account OF sick
ness, which WAS matter Of regret
alike on his part and that of the p esi-
dent To meet the emergency the Elk.
ecutive Committee had chosen General
Martin T. Mcmahon to preside on this
occasion. and this was most sppro-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26
THURSDAY,
The 9TH Day of June, 1000,
at II O'Clock m, in front Of the premises. for
cash. the celebrated
EEGe!s!0I l!!!!lq PIOlsItl,

located Immediately on the r.. r. &P X. r.,
about one square from the depot OF the said
road. and about the same distance from the
Steamboat Wharf. IN this city. These mills
are in good running order. being driven by
"a foot oyersl0t water-whee. which yields %
horse power and have all the necessary ma
chinery. Of modern make, both for grinding
wheat and corn the cap lcity OF the Touring
department being about 50 barrels per day OF
the most choice brands OF Hour. There are
M my advantages In favor OF those mills over
Others IN the city. First, the Water tax be-
Ing ABOUT 500 per year. being much lees than
other mills their nearnees 10 all the depOts
aud shipping points Of the city, which saves
annually large amount In transportation.
and 4 necessary track from the Railroad
can he run, alta very mall expense. % the
door Of the mill. The sale will positively
take place at the time aud place Damed above.
JOHN HARTMAN.
JAMES ROACH. Trustee.
AustiOneer.
Fredericksburg Va, May Is. 1890.
M ~
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26
THE PRESIDENT AND PARTY.

At 9:l5 the committee to meet the
President and Cabinet as Qdantico-
Hon. II. +. Crismond. Hon. A. T.
Embrey, Postmaster John NJ. Griffin,
Mai. I. E Morris, Dol. James A. Tur-
ner and Mr.. s /. Baggett, Jr chairman
Of the Press Committee. left for that
point on the north bound train
AS 10 80 the Society of the Army OF
the Potomac. Gen. HUratio o. King in
command, the local committee and Jon-
federate veterans. headed by BOweriu z 8
Band, proceeded to the r +. 81 p. r
r. depot to meet the Presidential train
Dol. e. D. Cole, Chief Marshal. with his
aides, Capt d nj. Lee, John Leavell,
A. p. Rowe. Jr., and W. Jacobs.
with Gordon Of mounted police, had
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26

MAGINEIs" is good one to enter
upon the roll Of the U. S. Senate, bat
there are those who think Clarke !"
q better one. 10 fact, it is mere
question Of taste between the Cover
nor and the Lieutenant Governor Of
Montana.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26

No DOUBT Bostoek thinks the May
Carnival too good . thing to drop,
and that II ought to be made . per-
msnenoy. He took in about twenty.
shrse thousand Of cool Virginia cash
aurlnk the six days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26

"The Pivotal question. remarks the
fredericksburg Free Lance. Z" is, How
many more Town(e)s will Mr.. Bryan
carryi" The pivotal question is wheth-
or OF not ne can carry this one
Towne. Norfolk Landmark.
If we ere to believe his political
opponents, Mr.. Bryan made this
Towne. and he can carry him or drop
him ct will.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26

King L. Maine 1887 graduated at
Dickinson 0csg 1868 admitted 70 bar in 1881 Captain
October ss Received medal q honor for cOnspicqou gau
Augur De u Merritt and Dsva IN the Army Of Potomac and Army Of
1879
Judge Advocate General Now York stan q evelaud Lawyer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26

At the conclusion Of the ceremonies
various parts Of the cemetery and other
points of interest along Marye's
Heights were visited. and much admit.
ration was ELECTED by the superb seen.
cry, and the exquisite manner ia which
the cemetery is kept Is is one Of the
largest cemeteries In the United States,
aud sixteen thousand Federal soldiers
lie buried there Other points Of in
terest along Marye's Heights were
visited, including the Marye Mansion
the home Of Capt NJ B Rowe, which
was handsomely decorated
President Nick nley ami party re-
turned TO the city and lett for Wash
ington at six O'Clock.
SIXTH CORPS ELECTS OFFICERS.
The Society Of the 9th Corps met In
the COURT house. 90 members present ;
Gen. j. F. Kent. President. in the
chair. The FLOWING officers we're
elected:
President. Ool. Ohas A. Woodruff !:
1st vice-Psesident. Sergt II l John.
son; 2nd. vlcs President. Oapt W 7.
Ziegler; Mi r, II q Gilmore. Oorre-
spending Secretary l.. A Epson Re-
ordinR Secretary. II o La Rowe /;
Treasurer. Dol Samuel Truesdell vice.
President Society Army Of the Prtomac.
representing the Oh Corps, Dol. Red
Geld Proctor.
The society voted 10 preseDttie name
OF Gen. ". J. Sewell as candidate for
President OF the Society Of the Army Of
the Potomac.
NOTES.
Gen. Orlan Smith. Of New York.
came here 10 the meeting Of the Society
OF she Army Of the Potomac ~ his pri.
vate car. and had as his guests Gen.
Horatio q. King, wife aud daughter,
Gen. Martin T. Mcmahon. Gen. Kent
and Col r. D. Loyelott
Daniel Butterfeld 10 also hsre
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26
TRUSTEES SALE OF
Valuable UiIIing Property
IN FREDERICKSBURG, VA.

By virtue Of a deed Of trust from Charles
II. Petit and Elel r.. his wife, Of date Mo-
vember 18th. 1898, 20 the undersigne as trus-
tee Of the Enterprise Building Assoc alton Of
Fredericksburg. Va, / will offer for sale at
public auctlOnOn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26
SATURDAY......-....MAY &c. 1900

Weather forecast for Fred
erickSburg and oiciRity:
--sFNUrday fair and aoarmer,
oGrfdble minds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26

RECEPTION AT Mr.. FITZHUGH's.
After the lunch the Society, with
the Marine Band at its head, marched
TO the residence Of Mr.. st George K.
Fltzhulh on Hanover street, where
President Mckinley held reception.
The fr mt OF the residence was decorated
uish 'hs headquarters flag Of the Bid
Corps Of which Gen. Daniel Il Sicklel
was commander, and where he is 9
guest.
Over one thousand persons p,id their
respects TO the President, who received
Just within the entrance to the hall
way. The crowd passed mp one side OF
the broad porch where Officer Gore
stood ss q dividing line, and passed
down the other side The reception
occupied half an hour, after which the
President and party took carriages and
went to the National Cemetery to wit
ness the laying of the corner stone Of
the monument to the 9th corps dead
10 the carriage with the President
was his host, Mr.. ST. George r FItz
hugh. Secretary Hay and Gov j. HoRe
Tyler.
OFF FOR MARYE'S HEIGHTS.
At the conclusion Of the Presidents
reception the Presidential party. Society
of the Army of the Potomac aud long
line Of citizens marched TO the National
Cemetery to witness the laying Of the
cornerstone of the monument to be
erected by Gen. Daniel Butterheld to the
memory Of the men Of the 5th Army
Corps. who fell at the battle Of Freder.
icksburg, permission for the erection of
the same having been granted by Secre-
tary Root. The cornerstone was laid
with Masonic ceremonies by Lodge No
4, A. +. q A. NJ. Of this city, Senior
Warden A. T. Embrey acting master
The handsome silver trowel with
which the cornerstone Of the monument
was laid by Lodge No. 4. A. f. g. A
N has upon It this inscription Pre-
sented to Fredericksburg Lodge No 4,
A r. q A. Al ~ M ior-General DAN
lei Butterfield. With this trowel was
laid the cornerstone Of the monument
erected by Gen. Bntterhsld in memory Of
the soldiers Of the 5th Corps, under his
command, abo fell at the battle
Of FrederioksbuEg, Dec. Is, 1852 On
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26
COMMENCEMENT.
June is the Sweet Girl Graduates Month.
G.. w. Jones
Can help you get ready.
Silks.

Could anything be nicer
Indis Silks in white, lavender, light
blue, French blue, soft pink, rose
pink, cresse. Wash Silks in various
styles, Taffeta Silks, Plesse Silks,
ard many others
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26
Challies.

THIS very handsome and light
wsiRht fabric is among the most de-
sirable o summer wear.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26

VIRGINIA In the Onice of the County
Court of Spotsylvania county, May LIST,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-26

Daniel But.erfield.
In connection with the erection Of
this costly memorial, General Butter
field says:
have always felt that the magnif.
cent services Of the Fifth Corps, on the
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-02-08
COMPLETED ITS
FIFTH YEAR.
The Wonderful Growth of
the Delaware Benefit
Cial Association.

The Delaware Beneficial Association, A
Wilmington OF ganization chartered under
the laws of this State, ended its 1ilth year
on Saturday, February 3rd. The associa-
ton was started February 4. 1885, with
Charles Hayward, as secretary and gener-
al manager. Ever since It's inception 10
has contin ued 10 grow under the mastery
hand of Mr. Hayward, Up to the year
ending 1900 they have paid out over $2o. 600
to its beneticiares in sick and death bene-
fits, The association has at present over
eleven thousand members, with branch
offices in all of the principal towns In the
State. 1t has a medical staff OF six phys
icians who examine every applicant for
membership. -,
All c,al.ns have been promptly paid
without dispute or resort to tho courts.
This fact alone accounts for the wonderful
growth of the association. At The present
time the association has not single I'M
paid claim out. This is home company
chartered under the laws of Delaware. All
of It's funds are deposited in the various
banks of this city. There is no assess
lnents in this Company. Every member
knows exactly what they have to pay.
The following officers are all Whining
tonians Petor Cooper, president; Col. ID.
+. Barnard, vice-president; Charles Hay.
ward, secretary and treasurer; Or. T..
Cooper, medical director and William L.
Lyman, attorney. Their off, es are in
rooms and McVey building, No. East
Eighth street,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-02-08

That it pays to keep faith with
the public. accounts for the trc-
mcndouS success which has always
attended Lewis Morrison's grand
production of "Faust.' Every sea-
son since this attraction was or
ginatcd, something new in the way
OF effect, electrical scenic and other
wise, has been introduced until the
production was presumed to be
without the least thing lacking and
without room tor the infusion of new
IDEAS; in short, as near perfection
a. possible. Now comes the report
that Morrison ) new "Faust" this
season VIII be found much changed
from first to last act, with some Of
the most startling electrical and
general effects ever attempted in
its production. Promises IRON this
attraction have always been kept
and therefore opportunity to view
Morrison $ new "Faust' is locke d
forward to with pleasure. 1t is to
be regretted however, that this
viii he the last Of the many suc-
cessf III seasons this play has en-
joyed. 1t comes t. the Opera House
on Saturday afternoon and night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-02-08
WASHINGTON.
Personally Conducted loar via Pcnnsyl-
yania Railroad

The mex Pennsylvania Railroad three
day personality -conGuCtpi tour IoWashing
ton, leaves Thursday, February Ii. Tho
rate. $ll 80 from New YorI. sll.50 from
Philadelphia with proportlonnte rates
from Othhr points, covers transportation
for he trip, meals en- roEte. transfer Of
passenger AID ordinary baggage 10 hotel,
two days accommodations ~ tho ArIing-
ton, Normanaic, Riggs, OF Ehbitt House,
services If experienced tourist agent and
chaperon-in short, every rem OF neces-
shry exp cn-e during the ont!ra trip.
FOR AcCoEoda Ions at Willard, Regent
Metropolitan, or Na'iunal Ho e!, ~. 40 less
Side rips to Noun, Vernon, Rirhmond.
Old Point Comfort, and Norfolk at great
ly reduced rates.
All tickle god ten days. with special
hotel rates after expiration hotel coupons.
For itineraries ani full Information ap =
ply to ticket agents; Tourist Agent, llJ6
Broadway, New York; 4 Court street
Brooklyn; or address tee. w Boyd. As
sistant General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street S,a Ion, Phialel .phia,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-02-08
Announcement.

10 accom- modato those who nro partial
to the use Of atonizers In applying liquids
blss the proprietors prepare Cream Balm
In liquid form, which will be known as
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm, Price incl1d-
Ing the spraying tube is rs cts. Druggists
or by mail. The liquid form elnbodies
the medicinal properties Of the solid prep
AVIATION. Cream Balm Is quickly absorbed
by the membrane and does not dry up the
secretions but changes them to natural
and heal, hly character. Ely Brothers, 81
Warren St, N. Y.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-02-08
HE DAILY REPUBLICAN,
5, e. COR THIRD AND KING STREETS
PUBLISHED DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY
The Republican Printing
and Publishing Co
filtered at tte Post Office at Wilmington
Tel. ss sec ond.ciass mail matter.
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 8, 1000.

THE Republicans of this State
should adopt course that will lead
to the defeat OF the Democrats at
the next election. Tocarry out the
policy of the party is Of more i'm
4 portanse than the election or defeat
Of any individual to the U. S. SEN
ate or any other Office. The Re-
publicans should aim at something
higher than the mere election OF
one U.S Senate The great mass
Of the party wish to aid in the re-
election Of President Mckinley:
they wish to see the extension of
Republican governmental the Phil
ippine Islands; they wish to see the
tariff sustained, the gold standard
ot cur currency upheld, and The
prosperity which is now prevailing
in every section of our land, con-
tinued and augmented. 1t is too
much to ask Republicans to sacr-
fee every measure of the party to
avenge a wrong or punish an Of
Tense. Because OF the overweaning
ambition OF any individual is no
reason the party should be defeat
ed and all its candidates sacrificed.
1t would be as sensible to commit
suicide because of personal af-
front as to defeat the party on any
such grounds. Such an impractical
BILE course might suit the Democrats
but it will not suit the great mass
of Republicans. After being in the
minority for over half a century,
they think it outrageous to throw
away the chances of success at this
time. The control of convention
may be gratifying, but it is of no
account if it is to be followed by
defeat. Any demandsthat will not
lead to success at the election
should be abandoned and those who
cannot make some sacrifice OF per-
sonal feeling for the sake Of success
should retire from politics and al
low more conciliatory leaders TO
occupy their places.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-02-08

l.T'HBNBGQYlAlDNSAALT
Taylor Wants Further Light on the
s,sss, Kentucky Middle. ....,.zs
OPPOSITION TO THE AGREEMENT

BY Leading Republicans May Make
AnotherConference
Legislatures Hold Meetings-Fune-
raj of w. e. GOebcl.
Louisville, Feb. 8.-The existence Of
a hitch in the peace negotiations and
speculation as to it's probable dura-
ton occupies the minds Of politicians
to the exclusion of everything else.
That another conference between the
representatives of the two parties may
be necessary before final agreement
is reached was indicated by the sum-
moning to Frankfort yesterday after
noon of Republican attorneys who
have all along advised the leaders Of
that party and some of whom were
present at Tuesday nights conference.
These included Ex-Governor Bradley,
Hon. A. E. Wilson and David W. Fair
leigh.
The Republicans of this city are not
agreed as to the wisdom Of closing the
negotiations on the basis of the agree
ment reached Tuesday night Post
master T. H. Banker and some other
federal officers think the sacrifice
should be made in the interest of
peace, while the press and the anti
administration faction Of the city be-
lieve the fight should be kept up.
The latter, or Davis faction. held
meeting last night at which resolutions
were adopted urging Governor Taylor
not to sign the agreement.
Mr.. John Marshall, Republican lieu-
tenant governor, said yesterday after
noon that so many protests were be-
ing made by the Republicans against
the terms of the peace agreement that
he was doubtful if it would be signed.
A majority of the Democratic mem
bers Of the legislature were here yes
terday, including Democratic Governor
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-02-08
Narrow Escape From Death,

Charles H. Thompson, formerly OF south
Wilmington, and a teacher OF the Colored
Free schools of his State, received such
injuries that will cause him to walk in
dleness for some time As Mr. Thompson
wa, driving down Willow street Philadel.
phia. giving exercise to his friend d horse
he became frightened ut the sight of an ap.
proaching engine and COLI led with it,
throwing AIR. Thompson out with his
hands wrapped in tho reins. He wa, drag
ged for square. When picked up he was
unconscious ana brought to Wilmington,
but returned to Philadelphia for work,
but in IA few hours WAS compelled to return
to Wilmington. Mr.. Thompson is pom.
Using young politician and brother Of
John W. Thompson Of Sou h Wilmington