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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-15
FREDERICKSBURG VA FEBRUARY Is 1900
LANCASTER.
Pleasure Seekers Have a Good Time Per
sonals

Correspondence of The Free Lance }
Lancaster, Feb 10. 1900.
On Thursday, lst Of this month, the
young people of this section seemed to
adhere pretty closely to the old but un-
grammatical adage: Never mind the
weather, so the wind don't blow " AL
though the weather was bitter cold. II
was calm enough to entice q
goodly company to Lancaster village
where its court house cleaned with
many dazzling rays of light. and re-
sounded with the voices Of happy young
dancers
Mr. Wilbert Pinkard aided by the
janitor Of the building. spared no
pains in contributing to the pleasure Of
the guests, by having everything bright
and comfortable the young men pro-
vided nice little supper, and the mu-
sicians evoked from their violins the
most exhilarating music.
One regret, in which all shared, was
the absence Of those from a distance
who were kept away in consequences
Of the intense cold
Mrs Thomas Downing, young and
vigacious. yet capable enough to act the
part Of chsperone, whenever the girls
wish 1t, was there with her husband,
whose love Of the Terpisichorian art is
ruling passion
Mr. Herbert Hall, the county sur.
yeyor, in surveying the land Of Mr.. J.
H. Davenport, which is contiguous
with that Of Capt s. z Gresham, was
80 unfortunate as to lose his way in the
depth Of Plain View woods. on the LIST
of February. the fast falling binding
snow completely binding him, and
confusing his usually level head. For
two or three hours he was endeavoring
TO ind his way out from the labyrinth
Of underground and yawning ravines,
and but for the aid Of his compass
would most probably have been
caught in a serious predicament
There are some pretty cards Of invi-
tation out for Domino Masquerade
party" to be given in the Town Hall.
Kllmarnock. on lash Of February, and
we are sure Of its success, as those com.
posing the committee ore ladies and
gentlemen OF tact and ability in what
ever they please TO undertake, and the
chaperones conscientious and reliable.
Dr. Ben Hubbard, who has but re-
Gently returned from his wedding tour.
is said to have his hands full all the
time but his heart must be In his work
too. for his Office was open. and he was
busy in alleviating suffering humanity
up TO very few moments preceding
his departure for the sanctuary, where
he made his plighted VOW. to love and
TO cherish His skill as q surgeon is
well.known and recognized
Another Of the young and not long
married physicians'of this county is DR.
Jeter Edmunds. Of Kilmarnook. Not
ouly skillful, but he is 80 gentle and SO
sympathethic in his ministry towards
the sick that his very presence inspires
patients with trust and with courage.
Mr.. Carroll Gresham, who has been
sick ever since his return from Essex,
is now convalescing.
His sister, Miss Mary. is the guest Of
Miss Addie Jones, OF Tappahannock
she expects to visit her relatives. Mrs.
DR.. Henry Gresham and Mrs DR..
Halle, before she returns to Lam
caster. Cleaner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-15
u. Day, deed for land.

X. Day. deed for land
NJ A. Num- and wife 10 Charles Il
Hunter, deed trust on land
David Lucas and wife TO John Hart
man, trustee, deed trust on land to se-
cure debt due to Enterprise Building
Association Of Fredericksburg.
James A. Cash and wife to Henry
Wssner, deed for land.
Jno. WoodsoD Flippo, &c to John
Hartman, trustee, deed trustee on land
TO secure TO Enterprise Building Asso.
citation of Fredericksburg the payment
Of money.
p. b. Gouldin to Walter Gouldin, bill
sale for gray mare.
p. .Gouldin TO Woodford Broaddus,
trustee, deed trust on land and person
atty.
p. B.Gouldin to Frank Richerson,
trustee, interest in land and stock of
goods in store at Bagby.
Carrie Benson and husband TO Ola
renee Oyerton Allen. deed for land.
Alice Coleman DeJarnette to 4 A..
Ooghill, trustee, deed trust on land and
building 10 Bowling Green.
J. siah O. Sioidard. etc trustees. to
Elliott DeJarnette, deed release.
r. o. Peatross, etc., trustee, to j. 7.
Mastin, trustee, deed trust to secure by
said trustees for Methodist church,
B Bowling Green. the payment Of money,
as stated in deed trust, to Miss Mary
Nottingham.
Samuel Thomas and wife to James
II. Thomas, deed for land.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-15
Wants to Cut Loose From Accomac

Wants to Cut Loose From Accomac.
The Eastern Shore Herald published
at Eastville, Northampton county. says: !:
1T has been suggested that Northamp-
ton be made separate Legislative Dis
trict from Accomack. For many years
from reasons Of party expediency North
smpton has belonged to the legislative
district composed Of this county and
Accomack, and Accomack has domi.
mated political matters on the Eastern
Shore of Virginia, Northampton being
looked upon by her sister county as not
being in it lat all This is not pleas
ant to the Northampton people and
they don't want to be tailenders all the
time. Northampton now has about
$4,000 inhabitants enough to form q
legislative district alone, and we offer
the suggestion hoping it may attract
the attention of the people Of the county
and the present members Of the Legis-
lature from this county
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-15
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE

Beginning Saturday, December 25d, steamer T
Potomac will leave Pier ., Light
street baltimore, every Tuesday, and satur-
day, at 5 p. NJ. for the Pot mac River, calling
at Miller's. Brome's, BacOn's. GrasOn' $,
Lewisctta, Bundick I, s,Cowart's, walnut POlnt,
Coan, Kinsale, mundy's Point, Lodge, ADAMS
Piney Point, Abell's, LeOnardtown, ,Coburn 8,
Howard's and Stones. On Tuesday only ior
Lancaster. BdshwOOd, Riverside, LycrpOOl
Point, GlymOnt, Alexandria and Washington.
Returning, will leave 9TH Street Wharf,
Washington, at p. NJ. Thursday, ling at
ali the above mentioned wharVes, leaving
LeonardtOwn at & A. NJ Monday and Friday,
Kinsale at IL M. Nilier's at p. NJ. GrasOn' 8
AT 5P. NJ and I}acOn's at 2. NJ, arriving In
baltimore early Tuesday and Saturday morn
ings.
Freight received daily at Pier Q. Light
Street
HENRY WILLIAMS. Agent,
at Baltimore, Nd
STEPHENSON BRO, Agents.
at Washington. ID. @
KEY COMPTON, Agent,
at Norfolk, Va
w.D. SCOTT, Agent,
ut FREDERICKSBURG. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-15
PRICE 3 CENTS.

tended to be either complimentary to the
Boer or uncomplimentary to the British
soldier. A good marksman with q
modern rife and beltful Of cartridges,
wholly hidden from sight and absolute
ly protected, could easily pick of .
score or two Of men advancing on him
over half a mile Of level ground before
he could be put out Of action. The
British generals appear now TO have
learned the lesson that to send British
soldiers to kill Beers behind rocks 10
simply to throw them away"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-15
Beware Of ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense oil
smell and completely derange the whole sys
tenn when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicisns. as the damage they will do is ten.fold
TO tho good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
=. /. Cheney g. Co., Toledo, o. contains no
mercury. and is taken internally, acting di,
rectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces oil
the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
he sure y,u get the genuine. IL is taken In
formally. and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. j.
Cheney l. Co. Testimonials free
Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-15
He Fooled the Surgeon,

All doctors told Reniok Hamilton.
OF West Jefferson, o., after suffering
18 months from Rectal Fistula, he
would die unless costly operation
was performed; but he cured himself
with five boxes Of Bucklen's .Arnica
Salye. she surest Pile cure on Earth.
and the best Salye In the World. 20
cents box. Sold by M. M. Lewis,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-15
A Life And Death Fight.

Mr.. W. A. Hines of Manchester, Ia,
writing of his almost miraculous escape
from death, says: Exposure after
measles induced serious lung trouble,
which ended In Consumption. l had
FREQUENT hemorrhages and coughed
night and day. All my doctors said l
m1st soon die Then / began to use
DIR. Kings New Discovery Tor Oon-
sumption, which completely cured me
/ would not be without IL even II 1t
cost So 90 q bottle Hundreds have
used il on my recommendation and all
ssy it never fails to cure Throat, Chest
and Lung troubles. Regular size 900
and al. 90 Trial bottles free at Nj. M.
Lewis Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-15
The Appetite Of a Goat.

Is envled by all poor dyspeptics
whose Stomach and Liver are out OF
order. All such should know that DR..
Kings New Life Pills. the wonderful
stomach and Liver Remedy. gives Q
splendid appetite. sound disgestion and
a regular bodily habit that insures
perfect health and great energy. Only
25c at M. N. Lewis drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-15
BEGINNING Sunday, December 3lst, Steam
era will run as follows:
Vol. 16.-NO. 8

Beginning sunday, December 3lst, Steam
ers will run as follows:
Leave Pier >, Light -. Wharf, Baltimore
daily except Saturday and sunday at 4'O =
M. and on Sunday at > % p. m for the Kappa
hannoch as far as Tappahannock, extending
the trip from Baltimore on Friday 10 req
ericksburg, calling at all landings on the
River. On TUESDAY and saturday only
Steamers will leave Bay Port fer Baltimore,
and Will call there from Baltimore only on
Tuesday and Saturday. From Ia tlmOrc,
steamers will call at Millenbeck and Merry
Point on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
To baltimore will call Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday. At Weems and Irvington'
Steamers from Baltimore will call Saturday
and Tuesday only. For Baltimore. steamers
will leave TappshannOck at a. m. TUESDAY
and Saturday, and a m. Monday Wednes,,
day, Thur day and Friday. calling at "a az
wharves except as above mentioned WI
leave Tappahannock for Norfolk at II m
Tuesday. Will leave Norfolk at p. M. wed
nos,lay for Fredericksburg and al land ngs
on the river, leaving Tappahanoock at 8 a. IN.
Thursday Leave Fredericksburg tor Baitl-
more at 3;9O %. m. Monday aud Friday, going
as far on those days as Leedstown VIII Ii!. leave
Leedstown Tuesday and Saturday Tor Baiti-
more at 4:.D a. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-15

The Virginia School Report for the
year 1898 1899 contains valuable infor-
nation relative to the public schools Of
the Commonwealth, follow: Entire
school population of the State 665, S65,
number Of schools in operation 8 ,SO0
pupils 1853 $50 average daily attendance
2O3, 1886; the teachers number s S06
with average monthly salary. Of sSS %
for male teachers. and s26. SO for female
teachers, the cost Of tuition per month
for each pupil enrolled 81 cents; total
revenue Of the schools. State. city and
county, amounted to s2,0l0. 623 So and
total cost, including amount paid for
permanent improvements, was 81 ,o7i,-
264 40.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-15
NORFOLK ROUTE

Will leave Tappahannock for norfolk ial.L AT II
IN. (nOon) Friday. stopping at all landings.
Will leave Norfolk at 6 p. m saturday lot
TappahannOck, calling at all landings.
No freight received for outgoing steamers
after 4 .. M, on sailing davs.
Freight received for all stations on 70
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-15
Glorious News

Comes from DR.. D. B. Oargiles Of
Washita, ! 7. He writes -Four
bottles OF Electric Bitters has cured
Mrs. Brewer OF scrofula, which had
caused her great suffering for years
Terrible sores would break out on her
head and face, and the best doctors
could give no help; but her cure Is
complete and her health is excellent. "
This shows what thousands have
proved. that Electric Bitters Ia the
best blood purifier known. It's the
supreme remedy for eczema, letter,
salt rheum, ulcers, boils and running
sores. It stimulates live. kidneys and
bowels, expels poisons, helps digestion
builds up the strength. Only 90 cents
Sold by n. NJ. Lewis, Druggist. Guar
anteed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-11
INDIAN GAMBLERS.

The More Primitive the People the
Greater Their Love for Games Of
Chance.
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shape. Some are the perfect globe
some are pear-shaped, some elongated
some mallet-shaped, while others show
odd and unique conformations in great
variety.
II now appears eminently probable
that the search for these fresh-water
pearls may vet become an established
industry in this country. For some
tllne the United States Fish Commits
sion has been seeking reliable infor-
nation regarding the location of the
pearl-bearing mollusks of this country.
ana all such general information re-
gafding the discovery Of the uni pearls
as would be of service in a recon-
mehdation of systematic methods Of
operation for obtaining them. The
method heretofore commonly pursued
mas been only that of the crude process
OF hnding the mOllusk and smashing
II open to see if il contained pearl
lhls plan has led to a widespread des-
lfuctlon of the pearl-makers. While
many Of them contained nothing
themselves. they might have produced
others who, out of their pain, would
nave made for US these little gems
of the sea"
Systematic culture and operation
may yet revolutioniZe the pearl mar
ket, though it is very doubtful if they
ever become sufficiently abundant and
common 10 affect seriously their posi-
ton in the jewellers showcases
New York Evening Post
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of silver beads and coral necklaces
silver buttons on his moccasins and
leggings, etc, the whole rig worth per-
haps $500, and TO leave a few hours
later, barefooted and carrying his sad
die on his back. bereft Of buttons,
bracelets and everything except his
clothing.
The Introduction Of American and
Spanish or monte cards has given
greater opportunities for play. and has
done much to develop it. The most
persistent efforts by many different
agents to break up the practice have
been entirely without effect, and the
average Indian agent now simply ig-
nores what he cannot control. 1t is
not unusual to see small gambling
parties in sheltered hooks and corners
OF the agency buildings, playing for
the goods and rations which have just
been issued. The idea of obtaining
something for nothing is quite as fas-
clnatinG to the Indian as il is to some
white men. but among the former no
odium attaches to the gambler, for all
are gamblers. 1t is only on the by
pothesis that play fills some pro-
nounced want. some great mental
need, that its universal distribution
among the Indians can be explained.
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ropHA,r BEacII ROUTE.
Boston Steamers.
KENNEBEC STEAMBOAT co.
Daily S1,rnu,ar Qarvgzn
Daily Summer SerViss.

COMMENCING JUNE 14th. 1900, steam
e eo Della Collins" will leave Augusta
9Ealiiy Sundays exCepted), at $50 p ID,
asHoWeIi at >, connecting with steamers
T~aa6ieh leave Gardiner at S.95, Richmond
~ and Bath at o'clock for Boston.
returning will leave Lincoln wharf
boston, every evening Except Sunday,
at o'clock, for all landings or the Ken
neoec river arriving in season to connect
WIN early morning steam and electric
gTdIs' also with early morning boat for
boothbdy and the islands
rare between Augusta. HalloweI, Gar
elher and Boston one way s175, or s3CJ
t t9r round trip; Richmond $3.50, round trip
80 Bath and Popham Beach 1.25, round
These steamers are staunch and in ev
Ely way fitted for the safety and comfort
= US passengers. Meals served on board
tor 5Oc. Staterooms are large and well
furnished; price Sl.Co, except for q few
.r JAMES B. DRAKE, Pres.
Allen Partridge, Agent, Augusta
= a. Coie, Agent. Hallowell
= Q Ryan, Agent, Gardiner.
Epra,Gtf
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The purest Chinese is spoken in
Marking. and is called the language
of the mandarns."
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Railroads and Steamb0sxs
@lLIll ! ] ! VI
In Effect August -, 1900.
trains leave Augusta as follows:
THROUGH TRAINS.


GOING wEsT-6.4o A, NJ. for Lewis
~ Harrington, Rangeley, Rockland
ypSnnrtland, Boston, Quebec and Montreal,
80 main line points,, express for Bruins
III Is,t Lewiston. Pennington, Phillips
ppaInngelev, Rockland. Portland and B0s
IN connecting for White Mountair
rtojnts and LanCas er; '5-US and 3.52 p
n for Brunswick, Saith. Lewiston, Port
~ ;anJ Boston, Montreal and Chicago
s5S5 p NJ. might PUllmln), every nigh
~ lewiston, Bath, Rockls I'D, Portland
s and Boston; '2.25 A. NJ, Portland an
B GSso9Nc EAsT-'L35 A. ii. might e4
,tsssl for SkowheEan, Bangor. Moose
pa lake ana Aroosto5k coIuty. via
e =. r. R.: NanceborA, St. stephen. s.
SS,drews St John, via Canadian PaCiu.
md AroostOok and Washington counties
. a NJ, Bangor and Bar Harbor; 9.G
A NJ, for Waterl iIlo. bei.ast ana SAoW
Segan. Lewiston ana Wa stations; T.
pN for BanFOr, Bar HlCbOr, ARGOS
~ county. NmCeblru. st. John anS
TToiifax. Lewiston and way stations; 80
D NJ EXPRESS for BuC hspJrt and daily L
ponGor and Bar HarbOr; 3 ~ /. NJ, foI
Waterville, Oakland North Arson
bingham. Skowhegan, Belfast. Dexter
DoTer and Foxcroit, Creenyille, Bangor
6Id Town and MattaWamkeaF rs z. II
<or Waterville; gll s.. NJ, Sundays only
Tor Watervile ana Bangor.
The night Pullman train going East
x A. NJ, runs every night, sundays IN
cjuded hut not TO SkOWhegau Jn MOndly
mornings. or to Belfast Dexter or Ue-On6
Bangor. (exceytilg to Bar IartC-). S'Il
day mornings.
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
soUTH GARDINER TO AUGUSTA.
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THE NEW CITY HOSPITAL.
A Cordial Invitation to The Public TO Visit and
Inspect it. this Afternoon.

The City Hospital is now established
in the new and commodious quarters in
the St. GATHERINGS hall building, which
has been thoroughly repaired and re-
fitted for its uses.
The general public has had little
chance 10 follow these changes while
they have been in progress during the
past few weeks, but now that they are
completed and the institution is fairly
under way in its new quarters it is
felt that our citizens generally will be
interested to see them.
a cordial invitation is therefore ex-
tended to the general public to visit
and inspect the hospital this afternoon
between the hours of 2 and 4. All will
be cordially welcomed and given an
opportunity TO see how thoroughly
well this noble institution is prepared
to minister TO the needs of the sick
and the suffering. Let every one make
il a point TO come.
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CHARLES eLAIsDElL's BARN STRUCK.
Yesterdays lightning Does Damage to the
Telephone Lines in City.

1t was 50 warm and summer-like
before yesterday forenoon'S rain that
people as rule left their overcoats at
home nor did many have umbrellas
or rubbers. and the result was that
many got wet. 1t commenced to rain
about 10 o'clock. and it rained in good
earnest The water seemed to come
down by the bucketfull and it washed
off the sidewalks. overilowed the gut
tiers. making miniature lakes in some
places.
With the first downpour. which last
ed about an hour, came the lightning,
which was as sharp as any during the
summer. Several crashes of thunder.
which would have made people along
the Hudson river think that Henry
Hudson had smashed his traditional
bowling alleys into smithereens, start
led people and made some of the timid
ones put their fingers into their ears.
The lightning played havoc with the
telephone lines. burning out several
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To remove a troublesome corn or
bunion: First soak the corn or bunion
in warm water to soften it, then pare
it down as closely as possible without
drawing blood and apply Chamber
lain's Pain Balm twice daily; rubbing
vigorously for five minutes at each
application. A corn plaster should be
worn for few days. to protect it from
the shoe. AS a general liniment for
sprains, bruises, lameness and rheu
matism. Pain Balm is unequaled. For
sale by Jno. Coughlin, III Water St,
and j. c. Houlehan, Gardiner, Drug
gists. m,w,f
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STATE HOUSE.
First Candidate Passes the Legal
Registration Board.
Plan Talked to Reduce Sum Necessary 10 Sc.
cure Travelling Library.

The Legislature of 1899 passed an ACT
creating a State Board of Examiners
for admission to the bar. the members
TO be appointed by the Governor on
recommendation of the chief Justice
and 10 hold a session in Augusta d,Ir-
ing the october term of the supreme
court, in Portland during the January
term, and in Bangor during the the
April term of each year. The members
thus appointed are L. G. Cornish Of this
city. Thos. l.. Talbot of Portland. John
A. Morrill, of Auburn. Matthew Laugh
lin Of Bangor. and John B. Madigan
of Houlton. and henceforth all appli-
cants for admission throughout the
State must be examined by them.
The first session of the board was
held in the city, on Wednesday and
Thursday, and one candidate. Mr. Ralph
a. Barker of Calais, presented himself
for examination. He was given a care
iul written an oral examination which
he passed with credit, certificate was
granted him by the board and he was
duly admitted by Judge Whitehouse
1t is expected that during the next
year the number of applicants will be
small, because all the students who
could do so have availed themselves Of
the provisions of the old law which re
quiries two years term or study in
stead of three, and have already been
admitted
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catarrh Cannot be Cured

with local applications. as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in or
der TO cure it you must take internal REM
edies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally. and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not a quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one of the best physicians
in this country for years, and is a regular
prescription. 1t is composed of the best
tonics known. combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directs on the mu-
cous surfaces. The perfect combination
of the two ingredients is what produces
such wonderful results in curing Catarrn.
Send for testimonials free.
F. j. CHENEY & co, Props. Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. price 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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The Nashville Students.

Russo and Holland will on Wednes-
day evening, Nov. l4th. at the Opera
House present their original Nashville
Students, allied with Gideon's Big
Minstrel Carnival. The show is a
veritable fount of pleasure to count
less thousands of weary workers de-
string a few hours of recreation and
laughter after day spent i'll toll and
worry. 1t has reached the high water
mark of perfection and is so rich and
varied in vaudeville, minstrel. comedy
and other good features that it is a
stimulating source of unceasing mrth
The comedians bring a budget Of new
Jokes and rag time oddities ANA all the
latest ballads are heard. The COM
pany will arrive here in their own
snecial train. The seat sale will open
next Monday morning at . o'clock