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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
ovster INSPECTORS Appointed,

The State Board of Fisheries met in
Norfolk Wednesday. Governor Tyler
was present at the session.
Captain W. + Hudgins, commander
of the Virginia oyster navy, was reap
pointed.
The following inspectors were sp-
pointed for three years:
Accomac-Solomon Warner. l. B.
Kellsm. W. d. Wise. ]. E Anderson
A ]. Lewis and J. H Walker.
Essex-R. G. Neal.
Gloucester-J. II. Nye, o. H. Muse
L M. Byrd.
King George-M l.. Price.
King and Queen-W. Il Driskel.
Lancsster-O. B. Gray, O. L. Rogers
and J. Z Sanders.
Mathews. W. Minter two vacancies
left)
Middlesex-W. r. Evans, A. E. Segar
and W. f. Miller.
Northampton-J. E. Dennis and
ThomasV. Smith.
Northumberland. V. Williams A.
F Booth Zone passed).
Ri'hmond county-R. r. Davenport.
Westmoreland--J. H. Chandler and
W. l.. Parks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

DR.. Hunter MCGUIRE. Of Richmond.
is growing gradually worse, and there
is little hope Of his recovery.
COL Allen, u 5. engineer, is super
intending the dredging Of the channel
Of the Potomac at Mattawoman
A statement is going the rounds to
the effect that the II f. and p Il Il.
will be absolved by the Atlantic Coast
Line.
One-half the town Of Ivor. in South
ampton county, was destroyed by an
incendiary fire, Loss. $40 500; insur-
ance 81 800
Dividends will be declared by the Old
Dominion Building and Loan Associa.
tlon Of Richmond until all the assets
are distributed
The University Of Virginia defeated
Cornell University Of New York in a
match game Of base ball at Ohariottes.
vile by a score to D.
Schooner Annie Martin" Captain
VIM Collision. laden with lumber from
southern Virginia. arrived at Washing
ton Tuesday with three cases Of small
pox on board.
The vote on the proposition TO issue
bonds 10 the amount OF $50 600 to
supply Luray with a water system re-.
suited in sweeping victory in favor
Of the proposition.
The marriage Of Miss Alys Mae
Turner aud Mr. William Henry Lewis,
Of Fauquier, is announced 20 take place
evening Of April 10Th.
It is said that the proposed annual
exhibition and horse show at Alexan.
dria has fallen through by reason Of the
fact that the Virginia Legislature pro-
hibits betting on horse racing.
The following Pension Boards have
been named For Hanover, Jno. II
Tomlin. VIM f. Blunt, ~ b Cooke,
II. b Anderson, and j. L. Deitrick
For Gloucester: Sands Smith, w. f
Fit,hett. VIM. Machen. Y. V Shipley
and Andrew j. Davis
An organization under the name Of
of the Virginia Long. Distance Tele-
phone Company was perfected In
Richmond Wednesday. j. X. Kemper.
Of Augusta county was elected presi-
dent. The capital stock is not to be
less than $50 900 Ii is the purpose OF
the company to begin the work Of
lgsmsting the various telephone
connections In the State.
In Mr.. W G. Freeman. Richmond
claims to have the champion OF best
man" in the country, he having wait.
ed on 20 couples who took the nuptial
vows, aud was "best man" in ten mar.
riages, but he is mot In 1t" with Mr..
VIM g. Burgess popular young gen
tleman Of Newport News. who. as far
as known, is the only thirty third
degree best man" in the country. Mr..
Burgess is Just 33 years old and has
taken part in thirty-three marriages
and was "best man" in a majority of
them He has waited on couples in
four states three weddings were elope.
ments twenty.nine couples were be-
hind time one was ten minutes before
time and three on time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
CAROLINE.
Entertainment Judge Moncure Has Recov-
cred Personal and other Notes.

Correspondence Of The Free Lance }
Bowling Green, Va, April 4, 1900
The chocolataire given by the young
ladies OF the Missionary Society OF the
Southern Seminary on Monday night
was a success in every way. The as.
sembly hall was converted into bower
of flowers, and the soft lights from mum
berless japanese lanterns added beauty
to the scene. Small tables were placed
in all available places, where the guests
were served with the delicacies by the
young ladies in their usual graceful
manner. A large crowd filled the hall
60 its uttermost capacity. and about $50
was realized. This has been pronounced
TO be one Of the most delightful enter
ia nments given in our midst for some
time.
Miss Henrietta Gouldman. who has
been teaching in Maryland this year,
arrived at her home here on Sunday
night. having been called to the bed
side OF her father, Mr., Albert Gould
maD, who is very sick
Mr.. f. b. French, wife and little son,
OF Richmond, arrived here Saturday,
and are the guests Of Mrs Frenoh's pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. A b. Chandler.
Mr.. French returned this A. NJ but
Mrs f. aud son will remain for several
weeks
Mr.. W. Il. Moncure, Of West Virginia
spent Sunday at Auburn, the home
OF Judge T. o Moncure.
DR. Elliott DeJarnette and wife. OF
Ashland. are in town at the bedside Of
his mother, Mrs Elliott DeJarnette,
who Is critically i'll.
The many friends OF Judge +. y.
Moncure are glad to see his familiar face
in our midst again. after his recent Sc
we're spell Of sickness.
Mr.. l. NJ Robinson spent several
days Of this week with his family here >,
bat left on Wednesday for Norfolk.
Mrs NJ Coghill and daughter OF
Paige. spent Tuesday In town with the
family Of Mr.. f K Ooghill.
Miss Lucy Voolfolk has returned to
her home, near here, after delightful
visit to friends in Alexandria.
Mrs f NJ Dowley has been called to
her home, in Charleston. W. wa. by
the illness OF her sister. Miss Temple,
az that city.
Rev. W. +. Hayes preached at Elliott's
Chapel Sunday night to large gather
ing
Mrs S W. Broaddus Is confined to her
home by the grip
Mrs. ]. L. White, who has been quite
sick for the past ten days, is much i'm
proved.
Mr.. Willis Broaddus. OF West Point,
Va was In town several days last week.
Mr. b expects to begin the publication
Of paper here very soon entitled The
Caroline News.
Mrs. T. B. Gill has as her guests
Misses Annie and Matte Collins. OF
Woodfords. y Y. Il
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

vTIRGINIA: In the clerks Office of the
v Circu Court of the county of King
George on the 5th day of April. 1900.
Edwin X. Bowie...........,......,. Plaintiff.
Against
Co .nel'a Cross, Alexander f. Cross. Alice G.
Higgins. John W. Cross, and the widow and
children of II. Clay Cross, whose names and
resider ce are unknown, Defendants.
The object of this suit is to ha e a Partition
either in kind or by sale OF the lots or parcels
of land allotted TO Edgar Cross and James
In" len Cross in the partition Of the lands of
the late Lewis Cross, Lying In King George
county made and pnfrmed June 18th, 1891,
between the Plaintiff as grantee of Ssml. W.
Cross. one of said heirs, aud the other he'll
of said Lewis Cross, deed. and also 10 recov-
err the PLAINTIFF share of the rents, issues
and profits to which he Is entitled, arisin g
from the shares OF the said Edgar and James
Lucien Cross.
And an affidavit having been made and filed
that the defendants, first four named, are not
residents of the state OF Virginia, and sthst
the names and residence OF the widow and
children OF II. Clay Cross, decd, are un-
known, IL is ordered that they do appear
here. within fft, en- days after due publica-
tion hereof, and do what may be necessary
10 protect their interest In this suit. And IL
is further ordered that q copy hereof be pub
lished once a week for four weeks In some
ne snapper, and that copy be forthwith
posted at the front door OF the courthouse
x copy--Teste:
e. l.. HUNTER, Clerk.
c. II. Ashton, p q. APP wives.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
CONGRESSIONAL.

Secretary Gage has asked Congress
for an additional appropriation OF $500
900 for fighting off the plague.
Mr.. Daniel introduced bill to pay
the estate OF II Il Gallagher, Of Augusta
county, S32, 51S. for stores taken by the
Union army.
The report Of the Naval Committee
largely tavOrs the trusts. The latter
Will practically get their own figures
for building new vessels
In the Senate Mr.. Daniel introduced
bill to pay T. l.. Rosser. Jr., Of Nir-
ginia. $4,373 for engineering work in
the sewerage department at Havana
Senator Stewart has introduced bill
in Congress apprC priating $50, 900 TO
purchase the picture Of the Death OF
President Lincoln" painted by Richie
Judge W. H. King, of Utah. a Dem
ocrat, has been sent TO Congress in place
OF the excluded Roberts, by o reduced
majority Both Judge King and his
opponent in the election are Mormons,
bat have only one wife. The new Con-
gresham represented Utah in the Fifty
fifth Congress
In the House Mr. Rixey introduced the
following papers Bill for the relief Of
Jno Ii Haws of Loudoun county. Va.
to pay $685. for property taken. during
the war between the States. by Union
soldiers petition OF + j. Taylor. Of
Washington. ID. @. requesting that the
claim of Henry Olerenger. Of Fairfax
county, for s. III 30 for supplies taken
by the Union troops. be referred to the
court of claims for finding OF the
facts.
The object Of the bill introduced by
Mr. Hay TO reOTganiZe the militia Of
the country is 70 do away with the
necessity Of large standing army
after July Of next year, when. under
existing law, the regular army will be
reduced to 26. 600 BY Mr. Hays bill all
the men in the country from Is to 40
years OF age will be enrolled. so that
the governors of the States may be pre-
pared to supply as many as they may be
called upon, aud have the regular ser
vice arms, ammunition and equipments
in the State armorles.
Every Congress has its carpet Con-
crosses Of even numbers have red car.
pets Congresses Of odd numbers have
green carpets is. in the one red is
the dominant color, and in the other
green dominates As this is the Fifty
sixth Congress-an even number-the
carpet is red, and very fine carpet 1t
is. too There are 400 yards Of It. and
200 yards more are laid away to piece 1t
and patch it for the second session. The
carpet Of the last @ ,ngress is now spread
on the floors Of the various committee
rooms. and that will be the fate Of its
successor two years hence
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

Notes and Personals.
Correspondence Of The Free Lance }
Orange o. H., Va, April 5. 1900.
Bishop Whittle. Of the Virginia Dio.
cese, preached here Wednesday morning
to large congregation. A class Of
twenty one were confirmed, nineteen Of
whom were young men from Woodbury.
Forest High School. Revs Mr. Gross
Of Rapidan Mr.. Ellis. Of Gordonsville,
and Mr.. Springfellow. Of Woodbury.
Forest High School, were present.
The painters are now ut work on the
Methodist church. The paint Is max
ing big improvement and will give
this church brand new Easter dress.
Mrs. Mildred Oovell and daughter.
who have been stopping for while at
the Orange Hotel. will leave Saturday
for their Pennsylvania home. They
have many friends here, who regret
their departure.
Mr.. W II Foulke died at Verdiers.
Vile Wednesday, March 28 He had
suffered many years with diabetes,
which was the principle cause Of his
death.
Mr.. James Robinson, of the Durham
Daily, Is visiting his brother ard sister 4,
Of the Observer staff.
May B. More,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
AFFAIRS IN KENTUCKY.

Political fugitives from Kentucky
have found haven in Indiana. Gov
ernor Mount, Of that State, has given
Governor Beckham to understand that
no Beckham acquisitions will be recog'
nizsd, as Taylor is Governor.
Everyone is awaiting the decision OF
the court of appeals at Louisville. which
it is generally conceded will favor the
Democrats. 1t is said Beckham = back
ers expect to follow favorable decis'
ion with q display Of arms and take
possession of the executive building
Eleven companies Of military are be-
ing held in readiness for q call from
Beckham. A republican leader says
that in case Taylor or any other promi-
neut republicans are arrested, that 3d.
900 republicans will be in Frankfort
within IS hours.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

INSIDE talk is to the effect that the
State Supreme Court will be given a
whsck at the act which created the
position Of Examiner of Records (See
Acts 1856, page 773; amended 1897
-'S, page 1860. 1t is asserted that
this law, which is very similar to the
defunet Commissioner Of Valuation
act, did not pass the Legislature by a
constitutional vote, and that, under
the ruling Of the court in the latter
case, the law of four years ago is also
unconstitutional. The court has ad-
journed, but we presume it will be an
easy matter, by injunction proceed
ings, to restrain the Examiners from
further acting in their capacities un-
til q test case can be carried before
the Court of Appeals. There is an
examiner in each of the eighteen
judicial districts of the State, who is
doing work formerly assigned to the
Commissioners Of Revenue, and re-
ceiving additional pay for it. We
were opposed to the passage of the
aSt-at the time, because it created
more unnecessary Offices, and now,
that there is a question as to its con-
stitutionality, We would like very
much to see it brought to the bar.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
DEWEY A GOLD DEMOCRAT.
Admiral Says He is Waiting to Execute
People orders,


Admiral Dewey's announcement Of
his candidacy is as follows:
II am in the position .of an officer
waiting to carry out the orders Of the
public.
Presidents do not make platforms I;
they are formed by the people. l am
not in the attitude Of forcing issues or
platforms. will say, however, that l
think tho platform of the American
flag would cover most Of the pending
national questions.
1.-THE people will want to know what
you think OF the silver question, was
suggested. to him.
1.-THE fact that AIN from Vermont"
said the Admiral, fought to settle
that "
When asked if he expected nomina-
tion by the Republican or the Demo.
cratic party, Admiral Dewey replied:
IL do not care to go into that feature,
l stand by my general statement. My
ambition to be President is an honorable
one. -
His friends yesterday announced that
the Admiral will run as a gold Democrat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
LOCAL MARKETS
corrected by Simon Hirsh g. Bro. !

corrected by Simon Hirsh e. Bro
Wheat. 20 TO n; corn, 40 to As. meal 9;
TO 100 per 100 pounds; oats. % to 30
fowls (live). to q turkeys dressed.
to 10; live, TO 8; chickens
dressed. to 81 ducks dressed, 10; live
z to 8; small chickens dressed. 10 TO II
OTIS spring chickens ,25 to SOC. per h.
lard,7 to 8; eggs, 10 TO 1912 OTIS ;butter
10 TO 30; hams. 10 to liz, Irish pota-
toes, 20 to rs; Early Rose, for seed, 81
to g. 10; sweet potatoes. So to 90; beef.
3 to 81 veal, ~ to 5; Pork, &c o. ;
hides (green), Z to ~ hides tdry), 10
to IL.
wool-Unwashed, 20 to %; washed,
96 To 90
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

Now is the Season when the small boy
fills himself with green fruit. whit b
invariably leads to cramps. diarrrhGa or
dysentery. II parents are prudent, they
will have a bottle OF Pain.killer
ready for such summer emergencies.
Avoid substitutes there is but one Pain.
Killer, P.rry Davis. Price 25c. aad
900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
The Drain Market

The grain markets closed yesterday
as follows:
Chicago Wheat, April 663f; May
81; Corn, April 4O19-May April Al
oats. 24-Msy 23R.
New York-Southern wheat, 70 &c
80; Southern corn. AZ to 43
Baltimore-Souther wheat, 20 to "a
Southern corn, Al to AZ.
Richmond-Wheat, 20 to 76 corn,
43 to As.
Alexandris-Wheat 70 to 70; corn,
40 10 40
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
Candidates Cards.
FOR MAYOR.

With grateful appreciation for past
favors. and many thanks to those citi-
zens who have voluntarily pledged me
their support. respectfully announce
myself candidate for reelection to the
Mayoralty, and will be thankful for the
votes Of my fellow citizens at the com.
ing election. A. z. ROWE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
GENERAL NEWS.

Osman Pashs, the hero Of Plevna, II
dead at Oonstantinople.
Kansas City has decided to rebuild by
June 10 the convention hall destroyed
by fire.
The Court Of Appeals Of Kentucky
will not render its decision in the gov
ernorship contest until today or Monday.
Olga Nethersole and her managers
were acquitted in New York Of the
charge OF maintaining nuisance In
presenting the drama "Sappho
An attempt to asssssinate the Prince
of Wales was made at Brussels Wednes.
day. Two shots were fred at him, but
both went wide. The would be assassin
was arrested.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
THE TUG OF WAR.

Beers are on all sides Of Blcemfontein.
Queen Victoria has ordered that new
Irish regiment be formed.
Queen Victoria is visiting Ireland for
the first time in nearly forty years She
is received with enthusiasm by the
masses.
The steamship knight Bachelor left
New Orleans this week for Cape Town.
Africa, with 1,372 American mules for
the British army.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
FOR CITY TREASURER.

| hereby announce myself as cAndi
date for reelection to the office Of City
Treasurer. and hope it may be the pleas
ure Of my friends to support me 70, the
same. and hereby tender my sincere
thanks for past and for future favors
for election May cath. 1900
ROBERT Z KNOX
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

TIE Republicans of Chesterfield
county have declared for Col. james
D. Brady, of Petersburg, for Vice
President. Colonel Brady would I'M
doubtedly fill that high office with
ability. If eminent services and
loyalty to party and country are con-
sidered in the selection of man for
that position, no one has better
claim upon it than Colonel Brady.
The great difficulty in the way is that
Virginia is neither Republican
nor doubtful State in the presidential
contest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

How unstable is hero.worship,o or ex-
cessive popularity of any kind, finds
complication in the case of the
recent and feeting idolatrous worship
by the American people of Admiral
Dewey. Forgetting that he was but
human after all, little indiscre'
ton over house title caused him to
fall in the estimation of ever fuctu-
ating fancy. But little while ago
the great sailor spurned the thought
Of political aspirations, but his hu-
man nature-or rather that of q
daughter of Eve-could not with.
stand the temptation, 80 the Admiral
announces that in response "to the
earnest entresties from all parts OF
the country" and the wishes of his
wife, he is willing to become Presi'
Dental candidate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

WE AGREE with Cspatin. O'Bannon,
State Printer, that q State Conven'
ton could devote with profit consid-
cradle attention to the question OF
eliminating g great deal Of the local
snd private bills from the general
aofo
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
FOR CLERK OF COURT.

hereby announce myself acandidate
for election as CLERK Of the Corporation
Court of the City Of Fredericksburg.
which office | have filled for five years.
And | most respectfully ask the support
Of nv fellow citizens at the approaching
election.
JAMES - CORBIN
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

To My Fellow Citizens of Fredericks.
burg: hereby announce myself a can
didate for the Office of City Sergeant
and respectfully solicit your votes and
assistance, and promise II elected to dis
charge the duties Of the office to the
best Of my ability. Very truly.
+. A. SOLAN.
Election May "a, 1900
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

MADAM DEWEY raised storm over
one house, and now the White House
is engaging her attentions.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

To Ny Fellow. citizens: hereby an
nounoe myself candidate for the Office
Of City Sergeant, and would thank you
for your support, promising. if elected,
to discharge the duties faithfully Eleo
tion Thursday, May "a
ID. s. RUSSELL
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

WATCHMAN, what Of the political
dayR Is it morning, noon or nightf
Sure, an it's Dewey eve.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

MIDDLESEX Democrats were early
in the field. They took occasion at
their recent meeting to elect dele
gates not only to the State COnven-
ton at Norfolk but also to the Con-
gressionsl Convention, time, place
and basis of which have not yet been
decided upon. Their resolutions en-
dorsing Congressman Jones will, no
doubt, as intended, give that gentle
man send off," and the other
counties Of the District are expected
to line up in short order.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

GOVERNOR TYLER would make
running mate of experience for Ad-
miral Dewey. He, too, was lately
"called by the people"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
We Have Got Them at Last.

North below
price Mems Calf Boots hand wed worth CO. 81 90 Mems Calf Pgged
Ladies' Oxford
Oxd 81 90 to 40 Ohid 90 My stock
refused goods Come and
Henry Wissner, $40 Main Street,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
Por over Pity 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,
allays all pains, cures wind colo, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part Of the world. Twenty-Five cents
q bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs
Winslow's Soothing syruo."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
FIVE BRITISH COMPANIES CAPTURED
Special to The Free Lance. }

Special to The Free Lance.
Washington. ID. O, April g. Up m.
News just received here that Lord
Roberts has telegraphod to London that
five companies Of British troops have
been captured near Bethany.
The Kentucky Governorship Decided in
Favor Of Beokham.
Special to The Free Lance
Washington, ID y. April &. D p m.
Kentucky Court Of Appeals decided
10. lay Beckham is legally Governor.
Two Republican judges united with
four Democratic judges, one Republican
Judge dissenting
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

Mr.. BRYAN can fall back upon the
satisfaction of Knowing that "a
prophet is not without honor, save in
his own country" Lincoln, Ne
braska, on Tuesday certainly verified
the latter part of this clause.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

If THERE ever was mean man b.
must be L. S. Senator Clay, of
Georgia. He was held up in the
Capitol grounds in Washington one
evening recently by woman office
seeker who threw her arms around
him and offered him 800 to get her a
government situation. Many q man
has granted bigger requests for a
kiss alone, but the Senator spurned
both kiss and the hundred dollars,
and then told on the poor deluded
creature.