davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-10

BASEBALL. - The Alexandrias was
defeated 10 game of baseball In this
city on Saturday evening by the Old
Nationals, of Washington, by score OF
7 TO 4. Barr, who pitched for the Ma.
iionais, demonstrated that he bad not
forgotten his old tricks 1T twiring, and
completely fooled several of the Alex
audrias players with his slow curves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-10

The PUBLIC SCHOOLS after the sum-
mer recess were all reopened this
morning with a fair attendance, the
lumber of permits issued this year be-
ing about the same as issued last year.
Some OF the private schools have also
reopened and all the others will do so
during the next few weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-10

~ ARRESTS. p Ctd SINGS
eli Yesterday, charged So b
- 81 her busaanu, JONI Simms.
fs''" a > The asssult was the Sc
~ an ep.sads of Sunday night. II
,l'S'pe woman was distrustful of
s'', ,.,.ol', m .vsm-nls. and started
Del ~ -, -rec iv. work. Meeting her
o.. .,.. las. William Simms, 10
F'.' .os nd rot spoken for some
s-'D .be i,ou.red OF bin her husbands
Wv nan = His answer not suitiDg
'.'' No made threatening gesture, it
III, and William, Selling a fence
i ~, dealt hrr blow on the head.
.~T ,'tsr nr3cured warrant for his ar
:, ~ rbsrg. Of assault. Yesterday
q. ~ en-, rsd words with her hus-
"a ~ re-ult being her alleged as
''.' ai.b q pistol, compelling him to
a- On bis complaint his wife was
red and this morning was fned
y; ines Reel vas arrested Saturday
br Policeman Deane on warrant
.o.l On complaint of Charles Swain,
r.,c,,rgrd him with the larceny Of
'.,.,,-r'- tools 10 the value of $25.
". moroiae Reed was brought before
~ V.yer aud di-missed.
w'r,a1t, were issued last night for
P,sri Burnett, charged with selling
nm, OIL Sunday, and for two white
az, .ad colorei man charged with
,.m5ias stable near the Stone
p.I,. The cases we're heard by the
V,,or ANS morning and dismissed.
.D,y. Peter kits, John Green,
7.noe Carter, John Brooke and Bit
I .s.on all colorej, were arrested yes
=. ~ morning by Policemen Belts
mi Hugbt on charges of crap shooting.
re-. we're tried in the Police Court
nj. morning and fined So each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-10

The great success OF Chamberlain
Collie. Cholera and Darrhoea Remedy
iu the treatment OF bowel complaints
has made it standard over the greater
part of the civilized world. For sale by
all druoUiStS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-10


ANIGHTs OF COLUMBUS The re-
C'u'Y elected officers of Fitzgerald
aolnaI, Knights of Columbus. were
,e's'ei with appropriate exercises yef-
pTGG'y AFTERNOON at $50 O'Clock at Old
t''0"- Hal A number Of Knights
. "ol OUT ,lde the city were present, ia.
ppu'ug Messrs w. H. Callahan, George
p O.a'N j. +. Marsden, J. Burns, Geo.
t' we and W. P. NOrmoyle, of Washing
S w. sud d. j CALLAHAN and Lewis
G G.ey' OF Norfolk. State Deputy
' "s0u Knight d. J. Callahan, of Nor.
T SH' assisted by District Deputy Grand
"a, nuso' " H. Callahan, Of Washing
G Gu' Installed the officers as follows:
o mauu Knight DR.. E. A. German; dep
S. 3, grand Knight, Claude Nj. Lennon;
,.a 'uy'Sl secretary, John Hanratty;
thug secretary, Francis Il Quinn;
P'S ~ Eueere NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
,n. a. o'f'eI. warden, w. II. P. Kelly;
,",u, guard, NJ. T. Dwye,; outside
II 'I b e Charlie Downey; lecturer,
m,r ~, ''rue, sr.; advocate, J. d. Nor
NJ ~ Sad trustees, ]. T. Sweeney.
Mn f. OaTue, jr, r l. Weozel, Z)ro
co.. auu James Csllan. After the
ss,r. Vi 'ne exercises a collation. was
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-10

The! Best Prescription for Chills
md Fever is bottle of GROVES TAsTEIEss
CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron and qninine
in q tasteless form. No cure--no pay Doc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-10

p,ucs COURT ITEMs.-Mr. Charles
,s,o r,ceally lost some carpenters
+. and be received Information from
M Cisres smith that be had seen
er.. known Young man with the lost
articles. ahereupon Mr.. Swain swore
out warrant for the young mans ar
re.t ADD on saturday night there was
5.sieily irate Alexendrian incarcerat-
Fl, within lhe caioric limits of the sta
r.a house to await trial before bis
h1nor on Monday morning. Sunday
orai1g bright and early Mr.. Smith
le,phoned to the Mayor that he had
.mD, iested when he gave the iuforma
ioo 10 Mr.. Swsio, but the Mayor
bought that the unswOrn staten emit to
bin IDS hardly more valuable than the
ua.sorn staiemeo, to Mr.. Swain, and
s,Slday examinations were not adj
r,-.b.e the jOkte remained in dursnce
ytulul 9 o'clock this mOrni0g, when
it-.sOrn statement OF the joker was
fc-pei au1 ;he prisoner released.
Ils,qlanmity OF the accused and bis
n4cd acQliescence in the resu IS OF a
practical j)k were the subj ects OF con-
ersOe onder.
AArge eud well developed gam o.
cap vas discovered about 2 o'clock GA
Sunday morning by Officers Belts aud
Knight IN The Second ward, where ~
De The benign rays Of generous moon
All TIE light Ola small candle six or
seven sporty descendants Of Ham were
tal1ged 10 that most fascinating of all
Nln9dlan games, crap, wien the
'lolg arm Of the law Was stretched
Oh, aud 10 t1e twinkling of all eye "a
tOene oineGvy imitatOrs of men "who
hl tol and Ieither DO they spin b
cane aJlect prisoners aud this mort
log ,aey enriched the municipal Golfers
" la- exieDt OF five dollars per capita.
Two musicians from Italy's summer
ems dl'cour,ed FLU us notes until
Very late hour on Saturday night
'al when their long continued excl
o'-' ceased TO s)Olhe over swelterirg
'uuOeTeTs they were told to suspend
operations until Monday, but refusing
10 need this excellent advice they re-
u'el 10 another neighborhood and
'a''ed again their nocturnal sym
Plooles. Officers B9tis and Knight
Ys'ed them and found not only uc-
V'''l0' melody, but they also found
n
gi'e company Of REPOSITORIES disc
p''' Tipping it on the light fan astic
'oe and creating more dust OF the
Mse'' than is usually found at coun.
Dr. But music ha h charms" and
VIC uei'nquents Were fined only 81 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-10

SHIN y.' sSSDooner John P. Ehrmsn il at tie
ior t er., 70 De hauled out upon the railway
Painting. VI oO''om' Gazing anu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-10

TO CURE n COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS
All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to
cure E w. GROVES signature on each
hoy 25c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-10

DsWitt's Little Early Risers ale prompt
pa stable, pleasant, powerful, purifying little
pills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-10
LOCAL MATTERS.

80, tomorrow At 562 u. m. and
q i i,5 m High water ~ S'51 a. IN.
5Qf7 b. ~. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-10

rg PROBABILITIES For this sec
sEt ,.s ,onjsht and Tuesday; light winds,
) Mo nor hessleTiF'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-10
MONETARY AND CONN., RrJAl.

New York. Sept 1O.-The stock market
WAS irregular on n smsll volume Of business
in the esriy dealings. The poslponemen' OF
tho order to strike in the anthracite coal
region helped the speculative temper. The
disaster at Galveston and other Texas points
mad DO effect on the market. In Gov srnnent
bonds the fvcs and new twos were u per
cent higher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-10

Az T.V3'I dainty and effective pills made
uDeoooInIs Little Early Risers. They are
s'srpe '' anu 00"e' 'fouOieS' new
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-10

CarS. aI o Your Bowels with Cascarets.
lOS Ky SH,a6thartic, cure constipation forever.
~" y =. fail, druggists refund money,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-10

Chicago, Sept Seattle. -Nomipally
steady. Natives-Good to prime steers, $3.50
&c; poor to medium, $4 65a5 so; selec ed
feeders, $4s4.75; mixed stockers S3a3 80;
cows. So 76s4. so; heifers, $3a5; bulls 50 so
$50; calves, S5s7. so
Hogs-PIices averaged shade lower; TOP,
k5 52Ib; mixed and butchers, SO Oa5 SPY;
good to choice heavy, SO 1Os5 471h; rough
heavy, S4. 90a5 %; Light, $5.15A5.52h.
Shtep and Lambs heep and lam1
steady; good to choice wethers, S3 5Os3. 30;
fan 10 choice mixed, 1896 q 60; Western
sheep. $3.5Oa3S5; nativs lambs, $4.25a
SIS; Western lambs, $4.60a5.65.
Philadelphia Cattle Market. Sept. S.-Beef
Cattle.-Pr css weak and lower; extra, 1852
s5.75; good, So 25a5. so; medium, "a 75a
s; common, $4.25s4.5O.
Sheep aud Lsmbs-Only better grades
waited. sheep extra, 4bsiac; good. "A
4Ac; medium, 31ps3aac; common, 11ba21ac;
spring lambs, 4lba61hc
Hogs-Ms ket frD; good inquiry; best
Western, 74a8'; other kinds, 7aa7%c.
Standard hogs not In market
Fat cows, fair d,mand at 2aa3A; thin
cows 2lha2&4c; veal calves active and steady
at 4lbs7lhc, milch COWS brought S3Os46;
dressed steers steady, sale al Sla'9Ac; dressed
cows 6a7a4c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-10
How Are Your KIdneys .

DR. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney ills Sam
pie free. Add Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or N. Y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-10
Sets of Books
By Famous Authors.

Sets OF Books
By Famous Authors.
They are 12mo, printed on good paper, in
good, clear type. aud all Goth bound.
RY HALL CAINE-The Rondsmsn, Tho
Doemster. Shadow Of Crime, A Son OF
Hsgar, She's All the World to Me.
$1,25 the Set.
BY E M.RLITT-Gold Elsie, Old Nam
selle's Secret, Lady with the Bub'e', The
Second Wife, Princess Of the Moor.
SIPS the Set.
BY EDNA LYALL-A Hardy Norseman,
Donovan, We Two, In the Golden Days
Won by Wsiting"-.. .........".".Sl.2 ret
BYJ. F. C)OPtR-The DeerslaJ er, The
Last OF the Mobicans, The Psthf Ider,
The Pioneers, ! he PIairie......S1 20 Set
BY CERvANTES-Do Quixote, 2
vol5........ .Pl.Ooo et
BY UMAS-Count Of Monte Crsto.
2vols..... ......... ........pl w Get
BY TH03. HUGHE3-TOm Brown
at School, 2 vols...-". ~..-".".$1 % set
BY EUGENE sUE-The Wander.
Ing Jew, vols...-. ....."".Sl w set
BY G. LLYER-Cbarles o Malley,
vols. ......... .........9l.Oo set
BY VICTOR HUGO-Le, Misera-
bles, 2 vols....". ........-sl.Oo set
BYR. w. ,EMERS iN-Miscellane-
GUS Essays, 2 vols.-.... ......."S1.OO Set
Basement.
erGOODs DELIVERED IN ALEXAR-
DRIA.
Woodward & LOthrOp,
10th, 18th & + Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON. u &.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-18
The Subsidy Bill.

Unless the drifts on the Ship Subsidy
hill changes there is likely 10 be wide
split in the Republican party, preceded
nv row in the Senate, che like OF
which has not been known during this
Admin tration.
The opposition is fourfold. Some
Senators are opposing 1t because OF
their dislike for Senator Hanna. SEN
ators like Allen, of Nebraska. Teller.
of Colorado aud Pettigrew, Of South
Dakota. have grievances. Other Sena.
tors like Butler, Of North Carolina.
want so defeat anything the Republican
leaders are in favor OF.
Another branch Cf the opposition
comes from Senators Whn ave willing to
vytCS for shipping bill, but are opposed
90 any feature of it which gives SUD-
sidy TO ships built abroad that are now
owned By American capitalists. still
another element are Senators on the
Republican side who are opposed to any
subsidy bill, yet are in position
where they will be compelled TO vote
for this bill, If it is ever put on nusl
passage g.
The opposition to the bill has 30 fal
been largely confned 10 obstruotiv'
tactics. This is the surest way OF Kill.
ing a measure 10 the Senate. Even II
il passes the Senate it will encounter
storm If disapproyAl in she House. rn'
entire Virginia delegation is said 70 D.
against the measure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-18

Prof. J 3. Grew. champion bridge
Jumper of the world, and Miss CLARA
LaRue. will jump from the highest
point Of the Free Bridge into the hap
pahaunook on Friday and Saturday as
p m.
Hon. W. A Jones was the guest OF
COL e. d. Cole and family while In
the city to attend the competitive ex'
animation for the West Point cadet
ship.
At the Christian church Sunday
rev. J. l.. Chestnut. Of Ashland,
D, cached az both tho morning and night
services. Mr.. Chestnut made good
impression on all who heard him.
Mr.. Thomas Wilson, OF Stafford, was
among our callers yesterday. He has
been u subscriber to The Free Lance
since its foundation.
Miss Minnie Wolff has returned from
a pleasant visit to Rev. j o. Gray and
family, in Baltimore.
Rev O. N. Tyndall will preach at
the Mission tonight tuesday at ;SO
O'Clock
Mr.. 4. X. Phillips, Of Washington
was in the CITY yesterday
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-18
MARRIAGES.

Licensed in Washington to marry
Luther Suowden, Of Warrenton' ara
Julia Roam.
Mr. J. r Lumpkin and Miss E. T..
Lyell. both Of Richmond county were
married last week.
Mr. Houston Peyton and Miss Ida
Sampson. Of Madison county. were
married by Rev T. W Lewis Thursday
Mr. f II. Barrett and Miss Nora
Zones were married last week In MOI
thumberland county. By Rev +. ".
Olaybrook.
Cards are out for the marriage Of
Miss Mertie Allen, Of Origlersvilie.
and MIR Oowherd. OF Orange county,
on the 10th inst
Cards are out for the marriage OF Pro-.
John O Walker, of Woodbury. Forest.
and Miss II G. Hurt at Rapidan, Oul-
pepper county, December goth, at y
o'clock.
Miss Elizabeth Davis and Mr.. Edwi
Grav Gibson, both Of Culpeper. will
be married at the residence OF me
BRIDES parents on December 2Sth' nj
one o'clock.
Married recently at the residence 81
the BRIDES mother, by Rev. DIR. u W.
Beale,, Mr.. J. Benjamin Davis and MISS
Lucy Orowther, both Of Northumber'
land county
Mr. VIM. Ball, near Exmore, and
Mas Nellie Kelley, near NAssawadox
took the train Monday night for Mary
land and were married.-Accomao Farm
or and Fisherman.
Invitations are out for the mari aRe
OF Miss Ida Mapp to DR.. James Ed
Hyslop. of Accomack. The ceremony
will take place December 20. at OAK
Grove church, in Accomac county.
Miss Blanche Ball and Mr.. Arretta
Loving were married by Rev. Mr. Boggi
last week Miss Ball is the attractive
daughter of Thomas Ball, OF Hanover
the groom is also from that county.
Cards are out announcing the mar
rlspe of Mr.. Richard Hopkins and Miss
A Wiley both Of Irvington, Lancas
ter county. the ceremony 80 taze plaos
in the Methodist ohuroh there mex
Wednesday night.
The marriage of Mr.. @ B. Noting
ham of Onancock, TO Miss Jennie r
Rars.ow. has been announced. The
ceremony will take place at the bride Z
home in Massachusetts,. The Drloe ma
been teacher both at Onancock ane
at Esstvile and is very popular. Mr.
Nottingham is teller Of the Nationa
Bank OF OnancOok.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-18
ORaUGE
silver Wedding Shipments OF cattie-Notes
and Personals.


Correspondence Of The Free Lance
Orange Co, Va, Dec. 10.
Onr county folk have been hVely
lately. They have killed hogs ana
creased up; now they are wondering
what "Old Kris" will bring.
Mr.. Marshall James returned WIN
his populsr bride from an extended
tour last Tuesday. That night tney
held an elegant reception at his homr'
near Lahore. IL
Cards are out announcing the oele'
bra,ion of the silver wedding OF Mr.
and Mrs. II O. Burruss at their hohe
nsar Thorn Hill, on the goth.
Miss Annie Lewis Oowardln, wei
known In this section, will make her
debut at her home. 407 East Main street,
Richmond, on the l9Ih. A magnificent
collation. will be spread TO a host OF
Richmond's fair girls and chivairous
sons. May the star that rises In sucn
melloWness shire brighter and lonB III
the worlds broad field Of battle.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Oo1ns are OK
neoted go spend a portion OF the holi-
DAYS at Mr. 0 Z Terrill's Everybody
VIII Do RlAu IL htt NHN
warm and loving welcome.
Mr. e T. BrOokman has moved WIN
his family TO the farm he recehtiy
b iuRht of Capt A. Nj Daniel near u Z
mill. They are thrifty. enterptising
people we give them cordial weicome
TO our midst. ,
MIR r. O Booton has been shipping
large lots Of fine cattle and prime wheat
90 northern markets this week.
Oar people about Lahore have been
considerably wrought up lately about q
report that our popular and eihciept
postmaster, MIR p Il Jackson. Of Lahore ,
would be turned out. There has been
no batter conducted office In the county
than this and IL would be g'ieyous TO
onr people 20 lose it's efficient head. IL
would only result in the virtual piesK-
ing down OF the office aud wrong toA
chivalrous people You know these
people Bro Eddins; do TO them as they
have done TO you. We mistake the man
If you do not
Again we call attention TO the oyster
dinner at Lahore on Christmas day IL
ia given under the auspices q the
Woman's Missionary Society OF Mac b.
donna church Come everybody you
will not only be nicely entertained, bot
will have the satisfaction IL knowing
that you helped noble band In YET
nobler cause.
DIR. Willis, the expert veterinarian has
been in our section this week vaccinat-
ing. He is deservedly popular with our
people.
Mr. @. G Powell, among the most
cultured and independent citizens OF
Orange past US by few days since
enroute from visit to his brother Mr.
r R P,well, of Spotsylvanis. to his
palatisl home in Barbour district Mr..
z was accompanied by his daughter a
blonde Of handsome presence and spark
liug address. o
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-18
Difficulty in Middlesex

Last week JAS. 'Bundy, colored. rails
ed a row in the store Of 7. b Evans,
i'm Middlesex couf ty. He was put out
This enraged bundy and he came back,
banged at the door. and fired pistol
seyersl times. The door was opened
TO admit customer and Bundy rushed
in despite protest II q. billiard a clerk.
by this time was thoroughly sngered
aud picking mp two pound weight
let il fiy, striking Bundy on the head
and knocking him senseless. He was
again put cut. but returned. making
violent threats upon the life Of Mr..
billiard. Justice Of the Peace Smith
and Constable Smither were sent for
arrived promptly and arrested Bundy.
The prisoner claimed that he was not
ready for trial as be wished 90 employ
counsel. aud was bailed for his appear
auce Monday morning, when he was
tried. fined $40 He was also put IN
der bond to keen the peace for one
GEAR in the sum Of $50
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-18
Where To Buy.

la order to purchase goods Of the
best ouslity and at the lowest prices 1t
is necessary to read the Advertising
colomns Of The Free Lance. The
stocks, of our advertisers are foil, com
nlafe and varied You can be supplied
win ANYTHING from a paper Of pins to
a thteshinR machine. Every orahch OF
trade is represented. Read carefully
our Advertising columns and you VIII
be informed when you start ont to make
your purchase where TO buy. The roads
are splendid, the weather clear and
cold and this week will be- busy one
with both town and country buyers
Come on and make your Christmas
purchases
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-18
A Pleasant Entertainment.

A pleasant oyster supper was given
at the college hall on Friday night oy
male students TO the young ladies AT
intervals during the evening music
was furnished by Misses Alice Cannon,
Kate Doggett, Louise Somerville. Oar
man Mora and Messrs Warren, Brent,
Moseley and Cannon. The rooms were
prettily decorated with holly and run
ming cedar and other evergreens. The
Young people gave a vote Oh thanks TO
Miss Louise Hamilton and Mrs DR. N.
Barney for thier efficient aid In pro-
vidinp the entertainment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-18
LOCAL rARKRTs
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro. ]

OOrT6Cb6u W OlLAOh hAAoA ~ INV
Wheat, 65 to 70 :cSrn, 40 to 81. meal liz
&c 30 per ~ pounds; oats, % 10 SOi
fowls (live). 5to7; turkeys live 70
az dressed s to o: ducks live 8 to I;
dressed fowls 8 to 10 per TO- lard, 80
@; eggs, % TO 23ots. (; butter 10
30 20; hams, 10 80 II, Irish pota-
toes, So to so; beef,S TO 81; veal, ~
Pork, 8 TO 51f; hides tgreen), Al
to 8 hides tdry), TO =. Baled Hay
si4 to 1850 per ton.
Wool-Unwashed. cato 80; washed,
81 30 %.
Leaf Sumao-5O to 90 cents per hu n
dred pounds.
rns Drain Market.
The grain markets closed yesterday
as follows:
OhicsRo-wheat, Dec. 20; Jan. 7O16
corn, Dec. SO; Jan. S55S; Dec. OATS
Az.
New York-Southern wheat, Is to
80; corn, 40 to 46.
Baltimore-Southern wheat, 70 ~
Southern corn, AZ to 4S.
Richmond-Wheat. 20 20 To- corn'
46 to AZ.
Aiexandria-whest. SO TO 70; ocru'
40 to 40
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-18
steamer Lancaster Aground.

The Steamer Lancaster OF the Weem'
Line ran aground Saturday night
about one hundred yards below Ber'
nsrd's Turn on the Rsppihannook
river The passengers were taken OH
in small boats Sunday morning ana
brought 20 this city The water Is ex'
tremely low owing 10 the high winds
which prevailed last Saturday. She
got off Monday evening at 3o'clock and
arrived at hsr wharf az $3.50.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-18
west Polat oaaa.ship Ezamiaati0n.

WeSL EVlug NaNSssAAF
The board Of examination for the
appointment Of cadet from the First
District Of Virginia TO West Point
Military Academy met at the College
here Yesterday morning and were in
session until p IN. Hon. W. A Jones
was present at the examination. The
board was composed Of the following
gentlemen: Prof e. H Rowe. OF
Bowling Green, Prof g q. Joynes. OF
Onspcock and Dr. j N. Barney OF this
city
The applicants for the position were
Marion Burton, Urbanna; Horatio De-
iarnette. Lewiston; Fred Downing, Jr.
Sharp's Wharf T. B. Hurst, Lynhams
Ashby Peatross, Bowling Green; James
l.. Powell Jr Belmont; Ralph Rich ,
Obincoteague leland; Elmer SomeIs'
Bloxon Station; and Edgar Terrell
JJnanee. Essex county. The board VIII
make up its report aud it will be sew
eral dsJ 3 before the name OF the suc'
oessful candidate is announced.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-18
Il is very Cold.

There is q touch OF winter here. Last
Fridav the thermometer began TO de-
scend' Saturday moring it registered
"a Sunday 10 and Monday IL 90 sun
dav there was slight fall Of snow
accompanied by high winds. Yester-
Sav was clear and cold all day The
ice on the ponds is from two to two
ard one.balf inches thick, and the
skaters are having good sport
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-18
6. HIRSH De Bro.
Checks Lost in the Mail.

Checks Lest in the Mail.
On November 2ssh, l mailed 70 the
state Rank. Richmond. Va letter
containing the following checks, prop
erly endorsed and stamped with my
' FOR DEPOSIT ONLY.
To The Credit OF
O. T. SMITH, Treasurer
The letter never reached the bank,
and I hereby warn the public generAHy
against securing any Of these checks;
american Telegraph & Telephone 20.
toe. T. Smith, Treas. for $6Sl4;
HsIen 8. Robb to O. T. Smith, Treas &,
for $50 70; j. B. Elan & % to Q T.
smith. Treas. for $l7 90; E. NJ Dole
man 10 O. I. Smith, for xlT42 ;
Toe Lane Stern to o. T. Smith. Treas. ;
for %. 30; W. G. billiard 70 j. 5 Ky
land for S25; Allen e. Henderson to H.
Fl. Duvon for 81 20,
- o. T. SMITH, Treasurer,
Caroline 90, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-18
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the stockhold'
ers of the r V A g. M. Society Will be
held at the Mayors Office in Freder'
icksburg. Va , on Wednesday. Deoem-
Der 49, 1900. at II O'Clock a. m. The
condition of the society will be report
ed and officers for the ensuing year
win be elected. By order OF the Presi'
dent.
s. J. Quinn. Sec. and Treas
Dec1l 4s.