The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-09
TAPPAHANNoCE FAIR
Second and last Day Races Political Etc


Second and last Day Races-Poiiucal' ktc.
Tappahannook, Va oct 6 1900.
From our special correspondent
There was but little change IN the
weather she second day Of she Far
A good crowd, however vas IN httenc'
ance ana most of she departments were
full The races resulted as follows
Running raco-haf milo dnah, ~
$. purse 500, Harper by Brown,
first, Miss Ray. by Ernest Ul'eib ich'
second. Five started.
Running race-hali mile heats SIN %,
purse $50 Boston, by I NJ simpson
first Fearless. by Dorrell and Merchant
second. Four started
Trotting race-mile heats, IN D.,
purse $50 Bedwor;b, by Leonard Cooke q,
ficst; " j. Bryan. by K Is Euoank'
second.
Running race-six furloug dash,
purse $40 KostelelzkIi by Dorrell and
Merchant, first; Carrie. by Ernest
Utterbach. second Four started.
THIRD DAY.
For most II the day the same weather
prevailed as on the other Two la the
afternoon. however. the clouds broke
away and "Old sol made his appear
ance. which was the first time he mac
ooudesceuded 90 do 50 "a this section
for nearly week The recss were o.
follows:
Running raoe-half mile dash. purse
$40. b aton. by 4 Nj simpson hfst :
George de Belle, by T. nest Utteibaoh j.,
second. Four started
Humping race-half mile dash, purse
-. Miss Ray. by Ernest UtteTbach.
drst; Harper. by + 8 Brown, second
-Four started
Running race, furlong dash.
purse so, Kosteietzku. by Dlrrell and
Merchant, first, Carrie, by Ernest
Utterbach. second.
Running rsce-half mile dash purse
$40 Boston. by 4 NJ Simpson. first !,
Tea set. By Ernest Utterbach second
POLITICAL.
On the second night Of the Far Hon.
John l. Jefftes and Hon j. n. Stubs
addressed large Democratic audience
in the Courthouse on the issues OF the
lay They were introduced by Hon 1
r Blakey Mr. JeiIres' remarks were
devoted mainly % trusts, which be
claimed were created by taritl ana
resulted IN the benefit Of none except
she wealthy class Of the country.
throughout his entire speech he was
given the closest attention aud fre.
quentiy was enthusiastically applauded
Mr. Stubbs fOfclbly discussed imperial
ism 10 the audience were number
# ladies Before leaving. The Fee
Lance representative interviewed Mr.
Jeffries on the outlook of his candidacy
for the Attorney Generalship. He salc
Il am more than encouraged and feel
indeed grateful for the many kind ex-
pressons from friends not only ia this
section but throughout the entire state
Wherever | have been | have met win
the most cordial reception and hAttetiuR
Assurances " Though Mr.. Jetfries Is b
candidate for the nomination Tor Attor
uey General n Is due him 90 say that
ne IL not making az present personal
canvass for 1t He is devjtlnR his time
Go the important issues OF the day and
earnestly lighting for the success OF the
Democratic party.
A shark measuring nearly seven feet
and weighing about three hundred
pounds was killed by Mr. George
Biesdloye IN his fish net near here II
was examined by gentleman posted
On such matters, and pronounced 50 be
Of the genuine man eating species Mr..
Breedlove observed 10 az be was about
TO pull up the net. and. having sharp
Ratchet IN the boat he dealt 10 five
blows across the head IL then sank
from view but when he raised the net
shortly afterwards 10 was found be-
tween the stakes dead