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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-07
Against
IN CHANCERY.

II. J.
IN CHANCERY.
The obiect.of this suit is to subject by At
tachment the real and personal estate OF the
soid n. ! Henley, situated In the county OF
King George. az " Somerset Beach," 70 the
navment OF a debt Of seventy eight dollars
and sixteen cents. with interest thereon from
the Goth day of July. 1893, vi paid anu am
n l. Henley. is not a resident Of the state OF
Virginia, il is ordered that he do appear here
within iifteen days after due publication here
Of and do what is necessary 70 pI0tect ny ~
tbaf a copy hereof be published once week
foT four weeks in The Free Lance, and that
copy be posted at the front door OF the court
house of this county on the hrst DAY OF the
next term of the county court.
A copy-Teste:
E. L. HUNTER. Clerk.
w A. ROSE. pa. je3owlws
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-07

~ Entries accompanied by the Fees.mnst
he IN the hands Of the Secretary on or before
July 2sth.
DIR. +. n. PERRY,
@. C. TALIAFERRO, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

BAZAAR.-The b. zaar OF Trinity NJ.
Z. Church opened at Odd Fellows
Hall last night under most favorable
auspices, Mrs. Fletcher Dyson is presi
dent, Mrs. o. F. Baggett secretary, and
Mrs. Pierpoint treasurer. The hall was
be iutifully decorated and the booths
we're very handsomely arranged, con-
tanning everything to tempt the eye
and appetite. Booth No. l was pre-
sided over by Mrs. VIM. Simpson, Mrs.
Stokely and Mrs. SwartzmsD, with
every kind of confectionery imaginable.
No. 2, the fancy department, by Mrs.
Fitzgerald and Mrs. Dyson. No. 3 by
Mr.. H. l.. Rsuey, with two handsome
ladies' giving out lemonade, &c. The
flower department, containing almost
every variety of howers-some sent
from Mount VerDon-was presided
over by Mrs. o. F. Baggett. The eat.
log department, where everything
eau be found to please the inner man
was under Mrs. John s. Fowler and
Mrs. Roberts. The attendance was
very good indeed and the evening wat
enlivened with fne music and singing
Those gentlemen who wish to spend 9
pleasant hour with their lady friends
will find this an opportune time anc
place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

LONDRsBOROUGH.-T death Of Will
liam Henry Forester d nison, the first
Earl of Londesborough, was meptioued
In the telegrsphic columns OF yester-
days Gazette. The Earl was promi-
nent Mason. and, as heretofore stated,
sent handsome wreath from York
shire, Eog., which was placed on the
tomb OF Washington at Mt. Vernon, on
December 14th last on the occasion of
the observance Of the Tooth anniversary
OF the death OF Washington. The Earl
also sent to Alexandria W ashington
Lodge of Masons of this city q hamper
OF iue game, which was sesved at Q
banquet given by the lodge last winter.
He was an honorary member Of Alex.
andria- Washington Lodge and today
P. M. K. Kempsr, acting for the officers
and members of the lodge. sent q tele-
gram of coincidence to the family OF tho
deceased. The Earl was born 10 1884.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20
LOCAL BKEVITIES.

Five dodgers were ct the station house
last night.
There were no cases for trial in the
Police Court this morning.
Another smallpox case was discover
ed in Washington yesterday.
The Alexandria German Club will
give their Easter german tonight.
The Children OF the COME deracy will
meet at the residence of Mrs. Appich to.
night.
Richard B. Washington, of Virginia,
hos been appoint I'd to position in the
library at Washington.
Miss Mary L. Guy has sold to DR.. NJ.
w. O'Brien q lot on the south side OF
Cameron street between Alfred and
Patrick.
Several carloads of machinery for
the barytes mill has arrived in this
city and will at once be placed In pc
si,ion. Work at these mills will soon
b. commenced.
According to Col. Allen, corps OF en-
pinesrs, the work of repairing the cot
ferdam and false work at the defective
pier of the Aqueduct bridge will begin
during the present month.
Lieutenant Smith has received let
ter from the Y. M. S. l.. thanking him
for the prompt arrest he made OF tnt
man who recently broke into their hal
on Duke street and stole some money
from box in the hall.
The second grand concert under the
auspices of the Alexandria Mandolin
Banjo and Guitar Club will be given to
night at the Opera House and all VINO
attend will be treated to a programme
OF good music we'll rendered.
The semi-annual meeting of the Nee
die Work Guild was held in Mis-
Burke's studio yesterday afternoon
After the election of officers, tea wal
served and the meeting adjourned IN
till the tenth of November.
Robert Hoy, of Washington, who wa
sued for maintenance by his wife, Mar!
E. Hoy, has brought suit against tn
latter for divorce. The maintenance
suit was dismissed several days ago b!
order of the complainant's solicitor.
On Nav 80 the case OF the Common
; mon wealth w. Elzsy, for the murder Q
Pinkney, both colored, will be heard Il
the Circuit Court. and on May 7 10
case of Nooks Payne. for the murder 9
Tom Bryant, also colored. will be trieo
Rev. DR.. Garrigan, OF the Catholi
University, and Sir Knight Callahan, {
> Washingt ID, will visit this city to nigh
and address q meeting to be held q
the Catholic Lyceum 10 the interest
a ablishing the Knights OF Columbr
here.
A medal awarded to Moses B. Bat
of Co. E, 18Th W. Va. Volunteers, b
the State of West Virginia and whic
, ras found on the battlefield near FREQ
: er,ck. Nd, has been left with N
Iouis Kraft who will restore it to 1t
owner.
9 Tt was stated yesterday that Mr.. |
r C. sweeney, of Washington. came
j. this city on Tuesday and disappeare
Q after leaving here on the 6.9O ferr
. boat, Today letter was receive
;. here stating that Mr.. Sweeney was
!. Norfolk.
j. recent meeting OF Sarepta Lodg
e O.O.F., two candidates were 'ni'
d ated and six applications for memoe
?. shin were received. On next Iuesos
night Potomac Lodge will pay ssrep.
Lodge a frsternal visit and confer u
y y degrees upou six candidates.
Q Marriage licensas were issued
Washington yesterday to EDanuei
Webster, Alexandra, and Annie JAG
p son; Zachariah 9. Lewis, Nortbumbe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

The NORFOLK STEAMERs.-The
steamer Washington of the Norfolk
line has had the bent plates in her bow
Strengthened out and is back again on
the Norfolk route. The steamer New
port News OF the same line returned
from the Newport News yard yester'
day, where she had been locked, paint
ed and thoroughly overhauled for heI
summers work. She went upon the
route yesterday evening and the steam
er Norfolk has gone into the dry dock
for the annual coat OF paint and to bt
overhsuled. General Manager Gala
han, who was with the Newport Ne VS.
returned home on her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident of which Mr.
John Oliver, of Philadelphia, was thu
subject is narrated by him as follows
II was 10 q most dreadful condition
MY skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
en-, tongue coated, pain continually il
back and sides, no appetite-gradually
growing weaker day by day. Three
physicians had given me up. Forum
ately, friend advised trying Electric
Bitters;' and to my great joy and sur
prise, the first bottle made q decided
improvement. / continued their ust
for three weeks, aud am now q wei
man. know they saved my life ant
robbed the grave OF another victim
No one should fail to try them. ONLY
SO oents, guaranteed, at E. 8. Leadbeate
& Sons Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

PERSONAL Misses Lulu and Sara
p1,bhone aud Mics Lena King, OF this
ciry will leave here today for New
Vo,k and tomorrow will sail for trip
Mrs. Andrew P6fferliog and two
children left yes erday for Del Ray,
AIexsDdria county, to visit her parents,
accompanied by her sister, Mrs. X. A.
Gikersom.-.[Staun'on News.
Miss Elizabeth WortbingtOn, at her
home on Seminary Hill, last night de.
Ipbtfully ent r.ained a number of her
triends with a dance given 10 honor of
her hisnd, Miss Lucas, Of Hager.town.
Mr.. Courtland Smith and Mr.. Harry
McCaulay. of Virginia, are stopping at
the Bait more Club, having come on for
the races ut Pimlico.-[ Baltimore
News
Miss Jennings Carroll and Mics Ger
,rnde Lee Unduch, of Baltimore, are
visiting Miss Annie Uhler.
Mr.. Louis Schoolberr, Of Baltimore,
announces the engagement OF his
daughter, Rosetts, to Mr.. Alexander
Vlleman, of Butte, Mont. The we'd
ding will Ike place at Miss School
berT's home Sunday, April % Mr..
scloolherr formerly lived in this city.
Ms. J. NJ. Hill is wishing Mrs. Por-
ter6eld 10 Baltimore.
Miss Hattie Vowel Creighton is Wis
itipo her brother 10 Baltimore.
Mr. E. J. Webster, of this city, and
Miss Annie Jackson, of Washington,
we're married yesterday evening at st..
Au,us'ine's parish, in Washington, by
Rev. F. X Bsbof. They will be at
home alter April 2S at SOP south Alfred
street..
Mai. Abraham Bickham, of the q. 8.
qnartermaster's department, who will
have charge OF the buildings at Fort
Hunt, has rented the house belonging
II Mr.. w. B. Corse oh Washington
street and will reside here for the pres
ent. Mr.. Corse and family have gone
to Indian Territory, where Mr.. @. has
been 10 business for some time.
Mr.. J C. Gill today received o mes
sage from Washington stating that his
mother was extremely ill at her home
in that city.
Police Commissioner Lindsey has re-
turned from visit to Atlantic City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

land county, and Anna l.. Tune; Wade
Fairfax md Oceola Jackson, Fairfax
Court House; Willis A. Blanton, Point
Eastern, and Blanche Bennett, Rich
mOnd.
A popular employee OF the Glass
Works, in West End, was confined to
his lodgings pretty much all day yes
terday by some intimate friend locking
him in his room and not permitting him
to obtain a pair of trousers, either his
own or those o friend. He was offer
q | the choice Il several ladies' habits
Que a brand new Easter gown-but be
preferred to await for his OVID.
The city democratic committee will
] hold meeting tomorrow night in the
| CITY Hall building, and will fix a date
| for holding ward meetings for the cleo
ton of delegates to the convention
which meets in Norfolk May 2. The
committee will also consider the ques'
ton OF holding convent on. or prl-
mary. for the election of delegates to
the district convention, which meets in
this city shortly. for the nomination OF
q candidate for Congress.
Dredging operations have been COM
menced for the Improvement OF the
river below Alexandris. The project
aims to secure depths OF twenty-iour
feet and widths of 200 feet through the
bars at Msttawoman shoals, Smith
Point shoals, Maryland Point shoals
and Kettle Bottom shoals. Dredging
operations have 30 far been confined to
the bar at the lower end of Mattawoman
shoals. The work has been delayed re.
Gently by high winds.
Two or three weeks ego Arthur
Meeks q young Alexandria mechanic in
the employ of the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company in this city, drove steel
splinter into his left eye entirely de.
stroying the use of that optic and
threatening the other. He was advised
to 90 to DR.. Burnett, brother OF the form
er husband of the author of Little Lord
Fauntelroy. DR.. Burnett extirpated
the Injured optic at once. Yesterday
young Meeks was fitted with glass
eve, and this morning was back al
work ip the shops Of the railroad com
pany.
In the Corporation Court today W. H
, Smith was appointed Administrator Of the es
{ tate of the lste Geo W. Jone, and also guard
ian of the infant children Of the deceased.
, An intelligent youth who wishes to learl
9 the art Of printing can secure employment .
! this Office.
samp books are for sale at the postoffice il
| this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

ACCIDENT OR DESIGN? "A few days
since a gentleman published a COM
munication il the Gazette expressing
the hope that ladies who wore large
hats would remove them when they at
tended the Opera House during the
Chimes OF Normandy performance.
Last night lady with an unusually
large hat attended the performance and
took her seat Immediately in front OF
the author of the communication
Another lady In the audience wore q
very large and high hat trimmed with
forget-me-nots and for some time sic
will not be forgot" by those who sat
Immediately behind her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

K. P. BAZAAR.-The committee in
charge of the Knights of Pythias Fair
at Sarepts Hall have made arrange
ments for another cakewalk tomorrow
night. A pyramid cake will be present
ed to the successful walkers. To night
the three councils Jr. o. U. A. NJ, &C.
companied by tbeDaughters of America.
will attend in body, The polls will
be closed at 10 o'clock sharp on Satur-
day night and all candidates for the
various articles to lie voted for are ex-
pected to have their votes in by that
time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

PRIZE AwARDED.-It was announced
10 New York yesterday that the first
prize 10 the national competition for a
design for the Memorial Bridge across
the Potomac river at Washington had
been awarded to Prof. Burr. of Colum-
bia University. Four pr zes of 81 200,
81 100, 81 900 and 5000 were offered for
the most satisfactory designs for the
new bridge and the foremost architects
in the country were invited to compete.
Prof. Burr submitted three designs, the
second of which got the prize.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

COUPONS DESTROYED The foance
committee held meeting last night
and examined and destroyed such cou'
pons as had been paid on account OF in
terest on the public debt since January
Isl 10Y. REGISTERED bond issue Of 1872
and $l3, 332.SS issue OF 1879. The COM
mittee also discussed fiscal matters for
the year beginning June l next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

KINDERGARTEN.-The annual meet.
ing of the Alexandria kindergarten AS
ISOLATION takes place this evening al
Peabody Hall, p. M, when Prof. W.
B. Powell, superintendent OF the public
schools of Washington, will make an ad-
dress. There will be music by some OF
the best singers of this city. All are
welcome.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

W. II. shipman, Bsardsley, Mimi, under
oath, says he suffered from dyspepsia for
twenty-five years. Doctors and dieting gave
but littl relief. Finally he used Kodol Dys.
pepsia Cure and now eats what he likes and
as much as he wants, and feels like new
man, 1t digests what you eat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

Y.P. 1.-THE young people OF the
First Baptist Church will hold their
regular monthly literary meeting to-
night. Among the many Interesting
features Of the programme will be q
debate upon the question whether "Cur'
few" would be q benefit to our city.
Our public spirited townsmen are es-
pecislIy invited to come and hear this
question Of supreme moment discussed
aud voted upon by the young Baptists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

DECLINES THE CALL.-Rev. Robert
X. Massie, who was few days ago
called to the vacant pulpit DIST. Luxe q
Episcopal Church, Norfolk, has written
to the vestry OF the church announcing
his decision not to accept the call, pre-
ferring to continue his duties as profess
or at the Theological Seminary, near
this city. This is the second decllna'
nation st. Luke's has had since Rev
DR., Lloyd left, although it Is one OF the
most prominent Episcopal churches ir
the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

FIsH.-since yesterday 10000 herring
and 100 shad have arrived at Fishtown.
Herring sod at $1a$2 per thousand and
shad 1t $Ss$15 per hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

Cleanse the liver, purify the blood, invigo
rate the body by using DeWitt's Little Earl.
Risers. These famous little pills always &C
promptly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20
aIsxanaria &asstts.
FRIDAY EVENING. APRIL 20, 1900.
LOCAL MATTERS.

nm rises tomorrow at 6:26 2. m and
r.. q, GAS. High water 1t 11:3S n nj. and
1908 p. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

Otto Korb, Grand Chancellor, x. p, Boon.
ville Ind, says, "DeWitt's Witch Hazel 6slve
soothes the most delicate skin and heals the
most stubborn ulcer with certain and good
results" Cures piles and skin diseases. Don''
buy an imitation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

CHIMES OF NORMANDY.-A second
rendition of The Chimes Of Normandy
was given st>the Opera House last
night by Sharps and Flats. The hall
was comfortably filled and the audi.
ence was Almost appreciatiye one, All
who took part did remarkably well and
the amateurs" presented the bright
little opera just as well as 1t had fre'
quently been put on tue boards oy pro-
iessionals. The costumes were very
handsome and the choruses, as on t1e
previous night, especially fine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

The Best Prescription for Chtlls
and Fever is a bottle of GROVES TAsrE1Esf
CHILL Tonic 1t is simply iron and Quinint
N tssteloss form. No cure-po pay. ONO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20
The Best In the World.

The Best In the World.
We believe Chsmberlain's Cough
Remedy is the best 10 the world. A
few weeks ago We suffered with q sc.
we're cold and q troublesome cough,
and having read their advertisements
in our own and other papers We pur.
Chased bottle to see how 1t would Of.
feet us. 1t cured US before tile bottle
was more than half used. It is the
best medicine out for colds and coughs.
The Herald, Andersonville, Ind. For
sale by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c
n "a q. q tau % cure, druggists refund mooa8
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20
Editors Awful Plight,

F. M. Higgins. Editor Seneca, Qlls., }
News. was afflicted for years with Piles
that no doctor or remedy helped until
he tried Bucklen's Arnica Salve. he
writes two boxes wholly cured him. 1t
is the surest Pile cure on earth and the
best salve In the world. Cure guar
anteed. Only Is cents q box. Sold
by E. g. Leadbeater & Sons, Drug
pistg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

ur.rHEB FROBABMrTIzs.-For this
section, rsn tonight and saturdAy; brisk east
70 northeast winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20
TOCURE COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMO QUININE TABLETS.
All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to
cure 4 w. GROVES signature on each
hoy Or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20
DRY GOODS.

DRY GOODS.
.LANSBURCH g. BRO.
washington's Favorite Store.
Values That Will Make
You Wonder.
260O yards Figured Lawn, Bstiste az
Orsandie, in short lengths. 100 and 12}
values
&c YD.
5000 yards 12ac and 15c values in better
lengths
5cYD
1900 yards In fine Batiste and Lace Of:
iects, 16e and 1sc values
Sc YD.
800 yards 26c French Organdie Rem.
7aaYo.
400 yards Piqus Remnants, 16c and Zoe
quality
TO- YD.
76O yards 1910 Butchers Cotton, to CLOSE
SIC rn.
200 Boys Cloth Golf Caps
Go.
$50 Mons Indigo Blue Ovsralls,
24c.
500 Boy' Psrcsls and Outing Shirt Waists,
TO-.
900 yards Navy Blue, Brown, Black, Tan,
Light Grey Etamine Dress Goods double
width, 12&c value
7cYD.
Boys wash Blouse Suits, fast colors, made
Of good cheviot, SOC values
29o.
Remnant Dspartmsnt-Third Floor.
FREQ Daily Deliveries to Alexandria
|LANSBURCH { BRO,
42o to 426 Seventh street,
WASHINGTON, DC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20
Great Sale of Mems
Suits.

A very special offering for just one day
tomorrow, Saturday. We shall place on sale
$50 Mems Strictly Atwood Sack Suits, In
fancy Cheviots and Plain Black Cheviots
some with Double-breasted Vests; cut in the
latest style and excellently we'll made, as are
all Saks Suits. You cannot duplicate this
value for less than $10or $3.50. The one
day price is to be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

How Are Your Kidneyss
Dr. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cureall ktdney ius- Sap'
pletrSSs Sads EsesNn Kennedy Cos Caaoaso y 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS DRY GOODS
ABOUT MATTINGS.

AS the time for removing the carpets and replacing them
with the dainty matdngs draws give look and see If
are not better position than supply your needs
Long experience in handling matings has brought US to
conclusion that does pay sell customers
trash that will therefore keep goods can.
recommend you worth putting the floor and the
difference between the cheapest reliable goods and the trash
is only nominal saving Of about 81 per roll Of yards
We show styles of good heavy ontess at rsc IS piece.
styles very choice jondess at ISc yard, 81 piece
S styles extra value jontless 2oc yard, So piece
very large and strong range Of patterns asc yard $40
piece at 3oc yard, or ST. piece
We have extra value, goods that are sold at $4 piece
nearby cities The finest selected straw ioiness retaed
ordinarily by fine carpet houses soc per yard Our price
37Hc, or $I4 piece.
We have quite assortment Of single pieces of cotton
warp mating CSC quality which will sell by the piece only
at So better warps 3o 81 piece ac 50 piece
Special Values inDreSS Goods.
Special values in Laces large range Of patterns
Special values in Table Linens
Special values in White Quilts.
Large assortment Of thin Wash Fabrics
Dimites Dotted Swisses and Lawns
The best of Ofords Chevots Percales and
Ginghams shown.
Special values in MERCHANT TAILORING department.
One price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20
Snow Flake Curtains.
RefrigeratOrS and Ice Chests.

We have Just received and placed on sale
our 1900 line OF the celebrated Belding Re-
frigerators and Ice Chests These boxes arc
recognized everywhere IS tho coolest and
most economical made We show them In oil
Sizes With or without water tanks, In prices
ranging from.
$1,000 TO $4,000.
leo Chests from SO to $12.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

nROOMS LOWER ALI Brooms marked
% down 10 to 1873 per cent. at
C. NILBURN'S,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

n CANS FINE TABLE PEACHES, sxtrs
n heavy syrup 26c at