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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18
CAROLINE.
Bachelor > Retreat Invaded.

Correspondence Of The Free Lance
Ruther Glen, Va. Jan. 10th. 1900.
The young men Of Bachelor Retreat"
otherwise known as Mountain View },
were quite PLEASANTLY surprised a few
nights ago. by bevy Of young ladies
and gentlemen. They began to arrive
at 80 p. m. bringing a good must
clan with them and soon dancing was
in full swing. About II o'clock the
hospitable hosts Messrs John and Ell
bred Turner in their turn gave the
guests quite pleasant surprise. in the
form of an invitation to the dining
room, where quite display of refresh
ments was spread.
Numbered among the gay surprisers
were Misses Carson, Saunders, Hay
wood Sutton Swami. Blackley and Mon
cure, Msdams Blackley and Ohewning
(chaperones. Messrs. Rawlings Camp,
Workman, Sutton. Chewing, Blackley,
Swami, Broaddus, Campbell. Collins,
Shelton, Hargrave and Richerson.
Sangus.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18
The Raut,sts Pound Their Pastor

The Baptists Pound Their Fastor'
A large number Of members OF the
Baptist church met at the church Tres
day night. and at eight O'Clock started.
in procession, for the residence OF
Rev DIR ]. S. Dill. each person bear
ing package containing some useful
or ornamental article Except in the
case Of several whose pounds were TOO
heavy to be carried by handy 1t having
been agreed among the church members
that they would give their pastor a
"pounding on that night
DIR. and Mrs. Dill were taken COM
pletely by surprise, but they threw open
the doors of their beautiful new home,
and in the most cordial and graceful
manner. welcomed the callers and made
every one feel at home.
After the arrival Of the large body OF
visitors. the number was augmented by
later callers, so that by s 80 the spaci-
Gus rooms were filed. The donations
occupied a large space in the rooms, and
will be Of service in the various de-
partmsnts of the household.
The occasion was happy one-en-
joyable alike to host and hostess and
callers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18
Allan Rlanton

Wednesday. the 10th instant, Wright 5
Chapel. in Caroline county, was the
scene Of a beautiful marriage. The
contracting parties were Miss Nettie
Snow Blanton, the popular daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Blanton and
Mr. Clarence .. Allen, former mem
Der of the L. S. Army and now sue
cessful business man The ceremony
was performed by Rev. !. s. RylaLd
The maid of honor was Miss Lula Blsn-
ton and the best man Mr.. Walter Allen.
The other attendants were Messrs. Joe
Houston and Douglas Coleman, MISS
Wallie Blanton and Mr.. Douglas Dew,
Miss Essie Campbell and Mr.. Emmett
Blanton, Miss Lizzie Blanton and Mr.
Arthur Wright, Miss Mamie Hargrave
and Mr.. Argyle Haley, Miss Eva Camp
bell and Mr.. Charlie Haley, Miss Ellie
Hargrave and Mr.. Jeter Allen, Miss M.
Bessie Muse and Mr.. Robert Voolfolk,
Miss Vera Coleman and Mr. Linden
Allen. Miss Rennie Houston and Mr.
Bob Durrett.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18
Story Of Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years
nv the chains of disease is the worst
form of slavery. George d. Williams,
of Manchester, Mich. tells how such q
slave was made free. He says: my
wife has been so helpless for five years
that she could not turn over In bed
alone. After using two bottles Of Elec-
trio Sitters. she Is wonderfully i'm.
proved and able to do her own work. "
This supreme remedy for female dis.
eases quickly cures nervousness, sleep.
lessness, melancholy, headache. back
ache, fainting and dizzy spells. This
miracle working medicine IL q godsend
TO weak. sickly run down people.
Every bottle guaranteed. Only 90 cts.
Sold hyM NJ Lewis. Druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Services at the Methodist Church.

The Services at the Methodist chu:ch.
The protracted meeting at the Metho-
dist church is being attended by large
congregations. Rev. ]. W. Duffey. OF
Washington, arrived last night, and
will assist the the pastor, Rev. J. p.
Stump, the balance Of the week. He
will remain over Sunday. There Is
much interest manifested and several
persons have professed conversion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18
Bowler Brown.

Miss Lillian W. Bowler, daughter OF
Mrs. Phoebe E Bowler and granddaugh'
ter Of Mr.. Charles E Hunter, and Mr..
Samuel B Brown, of the Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company, were married
by Rev. ]. P. Stump last night, at
O'Clock, at the residence Of the bride,
on Prince Edward street The family
and a few friends witnessed the cere'
mony, after which the happy couple
left on the ;9S train for Chicago, where
they will reside.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18
The Late r. NJ. T. Hunter.
To The Free Lance.

To The Free Lance.
Your editorial OF recent date IN
which you sketch the political life OF
r M T. Hunter, Of Virginia, recalls
20 my mind the last time l saw MN
Is was in 1888, at his little country
mill in Essex. AS i entered the MILL he
measured for a customer a peck OF
meal. and said, Il think that is good
measure. -
He who had had the applause Of lis
tening Senates to command" took the
Mace Of a laborer without a murmur
when necessity required.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18
Por over Fifty Years

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. IL
soothes the child, softens the gums,
sllays all pains, cures wind colo, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t
win relieve the poor little sufferer i'm.
mediately. Sold by Druggists In every
usrt Of the world. Twenty-Five cents
q bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs
QInslnsr,s 90nehl n9 &C.,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18
I-eannck-S Smith.

Mr.. Preston Wexford Leacock, pop
ular and valued employe Of the R F.
&P r. r. here. and Miss Sarah Z
Smith were married at the reotory OF
St Georges Episcopal Church yesterday
morning at 9 80 o'clock by Rev. W. d.
Smith. They left on the lO;9S train
for a trip to Baltimore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18
Barn and Contents Burned.

Tha large barn at Walnut Hill,
Orange county, belonging to Mr.. j. z.
Thompson, was destroyed by fire Mon
day evening, together with all Its con-
tents, consisting Of large quantity OF
hay and corn also two horses and two
mules. The origin of the fire is un'
known
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18
HEADQUARTERS for Building Materials.

r,-,or all Kinds OF North Carolina ard Nir-
s,,,,s timber. dressed and undressed, snin'
sies , Lsths, sash, Doors ana Bhnds, Lime
eoment, Cslcine Plaster, Piasstering H 4san
Building ana Paving briek. In ma, ANA Re sITu
MI Paints and Dry Paint, Linseed oi.'
Turpcntine, Dryer vsrnish and Lewis s., W aitS
Load paint Brushes OF AL kinds Nl90o"
G'sSS and PUTTY. Builders Hardware Oh al
tfnds Tar Roofing and Shcathing Paper
Farm wagons Road Carts .-l 1usk4cs.
Large stock always on mana.
Ed. COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18
BEET RAISING.
To Confer with the Farmers.

The Business Mems Association Of
this city has appointed a committee.
consisting Of Messrs. r. L. Biscoe Dol
E d Cole, Isaac Hirsh. o. W. Jones
and W e. Bradley. to make arrange
ments for inviting conference of
farmers Of the surrounding counties in
this city at date not yet determined
on to consider TIE question Of beet-rais-
ing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18

Was the result of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous en-
ergy not found where Stomach, Liver
Kidneys and Bowels are out Of order.
II you want these qualities and the
success they bring. use Dr. King 8
New Life Pills They develop every
power Of brain and body. Only %.
az NJ NJ Lewis drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18
Cen Lees Birthday.

The committee having charge OF the
chorus at the Opera House on Friday
night, requests the choirs Of the diff
ferent churches and others who are
willing to assist, to meet at the Bap-
fist church tonight at Z 30 o'clock for
a short rehearsal. Let everybody be
prompt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18
Indre wallace Re nominated.

At the Democratic Caucus, held in
Richmond Tuesday night, Judge A.
W. Wallace was on motion Of Hon. A.
T. Embrey, unanimously nominated to
succeed himself as Judge Of the Cor
poration Court or this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18

Preliminary plans for the construc.
tion Of three great battleships are near.
ly complete. They will have each a
infringement Of 70, 800 tons.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18
Entered as the Postoflce 81 Erederioks.
burg, vs.. as second olsss matter
Richmond, fredericksburg &
Potomac Railroad.


soheo ale in effect January 10th. 1900
TRAINS LEAVE FREDERICKSBURG
Leave Northward.
sig A. N. daily.
SIS A. NJ. Daily except Sunday, local, to
QuantioO only.
l0.l3 A. N. Sundays only.
less A. 81. daily except sunday.
l.37 Z. NJ. daily except sunday. Does not
stop between Fredericksburg and Quantleo
40 L. NJ. daily.
Leave Southwark.
6.s A. N. daily. stops only At Milford
boswell and Ashland, week days Makes al
local stops Sundays.
i2iS P. NJ. daily except Sunday. Makes al
LAP 81. Daily except Sunday. Stops only
at Milford. boswell Ashland and Glen Alien.
a. Z. NJ. Dai.y stops only AZ Dosweii aho
Ashland.
Ga p. NJ. Daily makes al local stops.
fredericksburg ana Richmond AccOmoos-
ton, Daily except sunday.
Makes all local stops.
Leaves Frederic kSOurg 81 gu \. N AT
fires Richmond SO A. NJ. Leaves hichmona
sttP.N. Arrives Fredericksburs 80 Z. NJ
W p. TAYLOR, Trafhc Manager.
L. = - ." o. Q. COX. Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18
STATE or ONO CITY OF TOLEDO, a.
Lucas COUNTY,
Sangus.

LUCAS COUNTY,
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he Is
the semi r partner of the firm OF F j. CHENEY
& Co., doing bus ness in the City OF Toledo
County and State aforesaid, and tnat = s 2, %
firm win nav the sum OF UNE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS
CATARpH CUR. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed In my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. ID. 1886
A. W. GLEASON,
1sEAL. Notary Public
~
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for Testimonials,
free. F. J. CHENEY & CO..
Toledo, o
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18

John H. Rutherford, OF Winchester,
on whose farm the battle Of Winches-
ter was fought, died at his home Mon
day.
Mr. Henry E. o. Baskerville. aged
eighty. three years died at his residence
in Richmond Sunday night. He was
at one time one of the best known bust
nessmen of Richmond.
A shooting affrsy occurred at Stan
dardsville, Greene county, Saturday
between Mac" Mayors and Isl"
Young. Mayors went to Young's
room, picked a quarrel IL is said, and
was shot twice in the abdomen. He
made rush at Young, after being
wounded, and three more shots were
fired--one by Young and the other by
Mayors Young lie wounded in the
forehead and arm. He will recover.
Mayers has wife and five children In
Greene county. Young is from Pennsyl
yania
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18
The Drain Market.

The grain markets closed yesterday
az follows:
Ohicago-Wheat, Jan. 62%; May
6524; Corn. Jan. Sl-May 33ik Jan.
oats, 22-May "a.
New York-Southern wheat, 70 to
10; Southern corn, 80 to 40.
Bsltimore-Southern wheat. 6S to II;
Southern corn, 30 to S71k.
Richmond-Wheat. So to 49, corn.
SO to 36.
Alexandria-wheat. so to e5; corn.
SO TO 49,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18
HIRSErS
LOCAL MARKEFg

WI eat, So to 70; corn, sS to S5, meal 20
to 100 per 100 pounds; oats, % 10 80
fowls (live), 8 to 81 turkeys dressed,
s to 10; live, 2 to g.; chickens,
81 to OTIS per ID. lard, 2
to 8; eggs, IA to 10 OTIS. butter
IL to 90; hams, 10 to 11H, Irish
potatoes, SO to 65; sweet po-
tatoes, 40 to 90; beef, 8 TO 81; veal,
to Az; Pork, to AZ; hides
(green), 9 to hides (dry), s to 10 hides
(green) sailed. 2 to 9.
Wool-Unwashed, 10 to 20; washed.
20 to 20.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18
Now Is the
Time to Eat
Canned and Dried Goods.
Dried.

California Prunes,
Silver Prunes, Nectarines, APP
pies, evaporated and dried,
Evaporated Peaches and April
cots and many others.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-18
Canned.

Tomatoes, Cream
Corn, Chopped Corn, Whole
Corn, California Apricots, Cal.
Bart. Pears, Crawford Pears,
Crawford Peaches, Cal. Yellow
and White Peaches in extra
heavy syrup.
Choice Shredded Pineapple. Straw.
berries. Plums. Blueberries. Suocotash,
Lima Beans, Early June Peas. French
Peas, Cooked Sausage. Vienna Sausage,
Veal Loaf. Ham Loaf, Canned Ham
and Breakfast Bacon, Potted Hams
Potted Tongue. Lunch Tongue. Whole
OK Tongue. Imported aud Domestic
Sardnes, Clipped and Oorned Beef.
Oregon Salmon. Yellow Salmon, White
Salmon. HOLSTERS, Kip Hgs. Soups,
Oyster Bay Asparagus.
All at Lowest Prices
AT
The Modern Grocery
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1900-02-03

WHAr one trust is ding may bs
shown by recent authoritative state
ment that the new stock OF the STANDARD
Ol trust 10 selling at Sig, which 10 the
highest price yet made. II has been
steadily advancing for over q week,
crossing the 600 point mark last satur-
day, after steadily creeping up from
$50 The directors u the com pany meet
next Weeh and Wall street looks for
generous distribution Of the immense
earnings Of The trust last year. The
profits are said TO have reach 400 CO.,.
200. OF late years the annual dividends
have amounted to between 30 and 80
per cent. The prediction 10 now male
that this year the total dividends will
amount TO 10 per cent. These immense
profits are squeezed from the pockets Of
the people by few men who are rapidly
becoming billionaires. This is one Of
more than two hundred trusts that are
the public to contribute hard
earned dollars to their Golfers. Yet the
attorney general Of the United States
tells ns. that congress has no power TO
interfere. The problem will he solved,
and when II il. the trusts NAV look for 4
pollution that is complete-one that will
relieve the people from their grasp.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1900-02-03

Notice to Creditors.

Estate n T. leroy Cutler decreased
N"tire i hereby given 10y the undersigned
administrator II the estate nj Leroy rutlrr
DECREASED. 10 the creditors NJ and Ail p.rt,p.
having claims against said decreased, h. exhibit
them with thr necessary spurhsr. within four
months after IN" FIRST pub t,atlrn 1t this notice.
to tn" saih administrator At bis ofir,. Al Ctrur
dAlene, Idaho, the same hclug m. pl,rr Tor
IN" Transaction NJ taR hnsinuss - sti,i estate In
til" County ~ Kon'cnai. stat" ~ Idaho
Dated Mt Occur d Airns. Idaho. on tie letb
day Of January, laOO JNNE-H I,RrE.
ian ~ ieb3 Sdr,Irf,,,,,.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1900-02-03

The Silver Republicans OF Fremont
unity. this state. have agreed to formilv
hisband and 20 back to the Republican
party. -Mullan Mirrer.
II the Mirror will explain the meaning
0f "formily dishand," its readers may
understand what its editor is trying to
write about. Ii ne means that the Silver
Republicans have agreed to disband, his
statement is untrue. Republicans will
never stampede the Silver Republicans
by lying and misrepresentation.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1900-02-03
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878
Notice for Publication.


LASo orytrE Ar COTS b'AtHSE toaaD
Nov ~ tsoo.
Notice Il hereby CIV II hat in rpu ptianss
"uh the provisions u she sct u Congress %
June ., lS,s, entitled IA act Tor the ,alr o.
Timber lands IN the states Of isorri1, Oregon
Nevad', and Washington Territory. q, OF
tended To- all Public L,rd YATES By a.. II Rrs
ut {, lsg,
i!AE4E 3. E:-sELf.
Of tRur i Nlsue. tnuutv - kootruai, .,ata ~
Idaho, has tn isy fled IN 'nts os.rr ht. sworn
statement ~ IL fpr the purchase q the \ 3
= y =, anal Ia I. ana : 81 -c.tlon 80 q. fs
Township No. ~ =, Range No sw .ata
VII Offer proof Z" show that the t4ud sought .,
more valuable Or it, rtul. or Stone than for
agricultural rurp"s~s. and rp sst.rii.h h.
"la'n 10 sa'd LAND h"fprs thr grgI ter ar.t Re-
= liver ~ his tfIce At Corur ! \ .ns tlnan- ,,,
Monday. the ith DAY 81 Froruarv. IBJ
lie Eam's aS witnesses 4iran Huguongu
Anderson l. iayl.. E-1rn N.lIl.r aud Fran.
Marion, all q rrrur T. Ntrn~ iiaar
Any aud sll PERSONS claiming advsrsrty the
above desc ribsi laud. are requestr! 70 as their
claims In this o1Arn On or before tho .atI r,fh
d"y III February o. J. H. ~ plrNG.
"'' '"h''' R'gj.ter
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1900-02-03
A FREE PATTERN

H-r gN1 81 rtIonIto every s1bsrrtsr t.,,.t
- ! htbnf 4pL'd plates sHd ,l,,stT ,Ih rnt
'tFt' ArsSr. sIquissts and s'rgtly pp.in dat.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17
STILL IN ACTIVE
AT -FOUR SCORE
Numerous Visitors to Marcus
Hook All Returning to
Their Homes

Marcus Hook, Aug. 16-Mrs Dan
maker and son. who have been visiting
the formers father. Councilman Will
liam T. Jones, on Market street. have
returned home.
Miss Maben has returned home after
spending a short time as the guest of
DR.. Caldwell and family.
Thomas Boyd celebrated his SD
birthday on the 18th of this month, and
despite his advanced age he is still
able to move around at a lively gait.
Miss Finkham, Of Fairhaven, Mass.
has returned home after having spent
a month as the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas NJ. Devonshire, of this place.
Mrs. Harry Boyd and son, OF New
Bedford, Mass, who have been visit
ing relatives and friends in this local
ity. '-- returned home.
A young man living on Delaware
avenue says he can't sleep at nights
II he does not visit the classic pre-
cincts Of Trainer every night in the
week and three times on Sunday.
Isaac Harbert, of Paulsboro. n. J..
has been visiting his sister Mrs. James
Johnson, on Market street.
Miss Blanche Morton, of Bayonne N
j., is spending some time with her
uncle, Frank r. Morton
Mr.. and Mrs. John McIsaacs. of
Evening journal., 1900-08-17
STIMULATING CLUBS OUTING
Jolly Party Left Yesterday for the Sands
Of JERSEY

From the Hotel Philadelphia yesterday
morning a jolly party Of Wilmngtonians
composed Of the Stimulating club" left
for their fourth annual outing at Elsen-
horo Point. y. J., where they have cot
tage and where they will remain ten
days.
The party proceeded to New Castle by
trolley and at that point boarded the
launch IT. S. w." commanded by Cap
tain T.. +. Rogers and sailed 20 their des-
tination Previous to their departure
from this city each member was present
ed with handsome bouquet by the wo-
men of South Wilmington.
Prior TO the clubs leaving for the sandy
shores of Jersey a meeting was held at
which the following officers were elected:
Captain, John II. Lloyd, reinstated after
a years suspension: first mate. Harry
Hedley; coXwain John Salmon; steward.
Oscar G. Welsh: sailing master. Oscar
Casperson; purser, G. y. Taylor; leader
Of the band. IL. b. Alter. violinist Of
Harrisburg. Pa; accompanist, S. w.
Wright. cornetist. Harrisburg. Pa: 4.
V. Humes. Passayunk Pa. flute; mos
quito fighter. Oscar G. Welsh; bait
catcher John Salmon.
The club arrived safely at it's destin-
alton yesterday morning and as soon as
the members had arranged matters
about their cottage. it was deemed advis-
able TO select some one 10 preserve order
and act as mayor of Elsenboro Point dur
ING the stay of the club. Accordingly an
election was held at headquarters and
Charles T. Taylor was unanimously
chosen as mayor Of the point. In neat
speech mayor Taylor said Brother
Stimulators. ] thank you for this honor.
although ! did not seek it and il it had
not been for Lloyd I'd not got it. But
as long as I'm the boss | intend TO keep
order so I'll appoint Stimuator Welsh
as chief Of police" Mr.. Welsh was then
presented with full uniform. helmet,
club and star. and at once assumed his
duties.
The party during their stay will snend
their time in boating. fishing and bathing.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17
SURPRISE STORE, BOP Market Street.
OpmE Every Evening OppsneFa Farmer BmE Wimn


Sixth street, who have been visiting
relatives and friends in Philadelphia,
have returned home.
Mrs. Lewis Smith and daughter,
Edna, who have been visiting the for
mer's sister, Mrs. Annie Ewing, of Sixth
street, have returned to their home in
Wilmington, Del.
Eugene Sutton, the assistant press
man at the Times office, ccntemplates
an extended tour in the near future.
Miss Fannie Perkinpine, of Philadel-
phia, is spending some time as the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. John McIsaacs,
of Sixth street
Mrs. William Brown Of Media, is
spending some time with her father,
John T. Gray.
Mrs. Mercer Way. who has been con-
fined to her home on account of sick
ness for some time, is somewhat i'm
proved.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17
JUDGE REGAIN
WILL RETIRE
Famous Texan Was a Mem
Der of Jefferson Davis
Cabinet

Judge Reagan, Of Texas, who was
a member OF Jefferson Davis Cabinet,
and at present chairman of the State
Railway Commission. will resign his
position on the 1st OF the year and re-
tire to private life.
Judge Reagan is the last of the
statesmen of the COnfederacy who
were highly distinguished in ante-bel-
lum days and during the time the Con-
federate government held together. He
Is a gentleman of the old school, but
while he retains the manners of the
chivalrous South he has thrown aside
the old ideas. Although he is more
than so years Old his mind is active
and clear, as may be gathered from
his announced intention of starting to
work upon writing his memoirs, which
must prove of the highest value to the
future American historian.
Born in Tennessee, Judge Reagan
has spent his life since his youth in
Texas He was admitted to the bar in
1SiS. became probate judge. then legis-
lator then district judge. In 1856 he
went to Congress, and when Texas Sc
ceded he was made postmasteT~gcn-
eral and secretary Of the Treasury in
the Cabinet of jefferson Davis. He
was with the Confederate president
when the latter was captured in 1865
by General James II. Wilson, OF this
city. now in China fighting to save the
foreign legations who are beleaguered
in Pekin
During the period of the reconslruc-
tiOn Judge Reagan was the adviser of
Andrew Johnson and Secretary Sew
ard. He was United States senator in
1887. and, although a Democrat clear
/ through, he has never been a bitter
partisan. He is one Of the most popu-
/ lar men n Texas
Evening journal., 1900-08-17
To nold remnernncc nnllr

In Walters Grove. Kennett SQUARE.
Pa. on Saturday. the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union will hold an
all-day mass meeting. The Hon. John
G. Woolley, Volney b. Cushing. ANA
bel. NJ Holvey and the Rev. Charles
wesley Burns. president OF the LOYAL
Temperance Legion Of Pennsylvania.
win be the speakers. Music win be by
the kennett Cornet Band
Evening journal., 1900-08-17
Wand Wearers in NIassachnsetts

Robert Grier. Of North Adams, is
In Wilmington to engage weavers for
the mills in that state, Of which he is
the superintendent Many of the
striking weavers of the Delaware Cot
ton Mills may go to North Adams.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17
plans cor New cIubhouse

A Philadelphia architect is prepar-
ing plans for extensive alterations to
the Merrick property, No 110S Market
street. which was bought recently by
the Wilmington Club. Improvements
to cost about $1,000 will be made.
Evening journal., 1900-08-17
TELEPHONE WORK PUSHED
Wilmington Soon VIII be in Commu-
nication With PennsylvaniOTowns

nlcatIOn WIth Tcuhsy syINHhIUI UW"7
Connections are expected TO be made
with Wilmington by the Chester
County Telephone Company within a
couple OF weeks at the most and the
new line is being pushed along as rap
idly as possible. This will give two
lines to the Delaware metropolis. All
the workmen OF the Chester County
Company are now engaged on the con-
Meeting line. which runs 10 Brandy
vine Summit, where it will be met
by line from Wilmington. belonging
10 the new company there. Work for
the present has been given up on the