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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24
POLITICAL.

In Alabama Ex-Governor Oates has
withdrawn from the race for the United
States Senate in favor Of Senator Nor
gan.
The Democratic committee Of the
Eighth Congressional District met We'd
nesday in Alexandria. Present-Ohair
man Marbury, Dol. Granville Gaines,
of Fauquier o. p. Janney. of Loudoun !;
G. S. p. Triplett. of Oulpeper, and
George S. Shackleford, Of Orange
The committee decided to hold con-
vention in Alexandria Wednesday, July
10, at O'Clock, TO nominate osndi.
date for Congress from that district.
The basis of representation was fixed at
one delegate for every 100 votes. or
fraction over fifty Democratic votes
cast in the last Presidential election.
EIGHTH DISTRICT REPUBLICAN CON-
vENTION.
The Republican convention Of the
Eighth Congressional District convened
in Warrenton Wednesday at noon. The
convention was called to order by II. p
Dodge. of Prince William r. r.
Campbell, Of Fauquier, was unani-
mously elected temporary chairman
and A. l.. B. De Zeregs, Of London,
secretary. After the selection OF the
committees the convention adjourned
until 3 80, when the committee on Gre.
dentials reported in favor of seating the
delegates from Alexandria city, headed
by Joseph L. CrUpper, and known as
the Agnew faction. This was the only
contest before the convention. Reso.
lutions were passed endorsing the ad.
ministration and resffiTming the prin-
oiples Of the Republican party on all
national issues, the course Of Hon.
Park Agnew as State chairman was en-
dorsed, and q hope expressed that he
may be again selected as State chairman
at the Norfolk convention.
Committee on organization reported
the selection of W. II Silcott, Of Lou
doun, for permanent chairman, and 0.
@. Hine, Of Fairfax, as secretary.
They were elected unanimously by the
the convention. The election of
delegates to the national conven.
ton then followed. H W Esmich,
Of Loudoun, and r r Horner. of Fau-
quier, were placed ia nomination and
elected; +. v. johnson and B r. FL
linger were chosen as alternates. and
NJ. K. Lowry Of Stafford, was elected
elector- at-large. defeating M. e
Church. Of Fairfax.
BY q rising vote resolution of regret
upon the death OF Maj Orrin E. Hine
was adopted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24
CONGRESSIONAL.

The Loud bill relating 60 second-class
postage was recommitted by vote Of rs
TO 96
In executive session the Senate ratified
the treaty with Great Britain relating
to the estates Of citizens of one country
who die in the other.
The hearing in the Walker Rhea con-
test, closed Wednesday, Judge Rhes
having spoken thirteen hours and a
half presenting his side Of the case.
The Senate Committee ordered favor
able report on the bill providing for the
payment Of g, 500 to Mrs. Glare Ashby
balance of one years salary OF the late
W. w. Ashby, Consul at Colon.
Congressman Rixey says he thinks
the bill containing list of churches in
Virginia damaged by the federal army
during the war between the States
whose claims are to be Investigated and
paid by the Secretary Of War, aud which
has been favorable reported will be passed
if called up.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24
0RAHGE
More Smallpox Rumors- other Notes Etc
Etc
Correspondence Of The Free Lance. }

Correspondence Of The Free Lance
Orange Co., Va, March %. 1900
Mr.. Ernest Baker and his excellent
wife returned TO their Washington home
Saturday The lovely flowers, fearful
eyes and trembling whispers at the
grave Of their child bespoke the sincere
love Of this community for these be-
reaved young people.
The grip is subsiding. bat its ravages
are seen and felt in almost every home.
1t is rumored that there is case Of
small. pox near Daniels. Whether this
be true or not, II is only matter OF
time when, not only small pox. but
other dire and devastating diseases will
fill this section. unless something 10
done TO stop the constant passage OF
men 60 and from the railroad camps
Typhoid fever and dlphtheria, which
bereaved so many homes in this county
last fall, were brought here from the rail-
road camps. It is said that these camps,
in places, are now infected with small
pox fever. itch aud other diseases indiR-
enous to fog and filth. Persons should
not be allowed TO return to this county
from these places until they have been
quarantined and fumigated
Capt \ NJ Daniel is preparing to
erect IA store on the corner Of his land.
near Pamunkey. He oontemplates open
ing about the time Mrs Coleman moves
to her new dwelling across the river,
and will buy Mrs o. 8 remaining stock.
Among the handsome turn'outs at
Pamunkey Sunday was that Of Will
Green's. His basket-sleigh, speeded
by Uncle Toms fine roadster, Frank, ."
was simply charming.
The SHOWS Of last week are fading
under the warm sunshine. enlivened by
q gentle South breeze. Yet. the noun
talns are white in the distant West, and
we are dreading afall Of temperature at
any moment
Corn storks " are nearly all gone.
Hay is in demand at so cents, and nub-
bins are sought at 90 cents per bushel.
Mrs Maud Voolfolk left for her home,
in Hinton, last Saturday.
Marshall BristOw. Of Middlesex. Ia
visiting in Lahore section. Rumor says
this Middlesex beau is after big game
in this county. His brother carried of one
Of our most popular girls about two
years ago, and now IL seems as II there
may be another Orange blossom plant
ed in Underwater A charming fellow.
with a fish pond and oyster bed is hard
to beat >.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24
The TUG OF WAR.

Thirty-two thousand British troops
are on the sea route to South Africa.
Sharp lighting has been taking place
at Warrenton. 80 miles north Of Kimber.
ley
British troops are trying to intercept
4, 900 Transvaalers who have retreated
north from Oolesburg.
Cecil Rhodes has sailed from Cape.
town for England 1t is reported that
the terms TO be given the Beers will
depend on what he says.
A Beers dispatch from Kroonstad.
where the burghers are massed to cope
with Lord Roberts, says they are await
ing the British advance. Presidents
Kruger and Steyn addressed them on
Tuesday Mr.. Kruger is quOted as say
ing the ultimate result Of the war would
be Beers independence, despite the
temporary British occupation. of Bloem-
fontein.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24

The latest name ed to the list OF
probable candidates f'Jr the Democratic
nomination for Gong ress In the First
district is that Of NJ e. Joseph W. Ohinn,
Commonwealth At torney Of Richmond
county. Eastern Shore Herald.
This information can hardly be
correct. If we mistake not Mr.. Chinn
has been an ardent follower of Con-
gresham Jones; then, besides, he is
a tOwnsmsn of that gentleman, and
it is hardly probable that Warsaw,
Notwithstanding its martial name,
would furnish two knights for the
lists. THE FREE LANCE is hardly pre-
pared to believe that Mr.. Chiun will
play the role of John Alden to his
Miles Stsndlsh.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24
What to Do Until theDuctor Arrives.

1t is very hard to stand idly by and
see our dear ones suffer while awaiting
the arrival of the doctor. An Albany
IN. Y. ldsiryman called at drug store
there for a doctor to come and see his
child, then very sick with Group. Not
finding the doctor in. he left word
for him TO come at once on his return.
He also bought bottle Of Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy, which he hoped
would gives some relief until the
doctor should arrive. In a few hours
he returned, saying the doctor need not
come. as the child was much better
The druggist, Mr.. Otto Scholz. says the
family has since recommended Cham.
berlain's Cough Remedy to their
neighbors and friends until he has q
constant demand for 1t from that part
Of the country. For sale by M. M Lewis,
Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24
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. II
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind colo, and
Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. It
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm.
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part of the world Twenty-Five cents
O bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs
Windows Soothing Syrup"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24
Sale of Stafford Land.

Special Commissioner 7. Weldon
Berrey sold the following tracts Of land
at Stafford Wednesday, for estate Of Il.
l.. Flatford:
70 acres Arlington tract to Andrew
Briggs, for $50 993i acres Long Branch
to Dock Cummings, for sl04 80; 100
acres Mccullough to Fred Dent. for
500; 1l3 acres Hayden to Uriah
Knight, for $86; Al acres Tucker TO
Vim Lyman. for $40; PIG acres Curtis
tract to j. X Bryan. for $3.50.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24
Glorious News

Comes from Dr. D. B. Oargile. Of
Wsshita, !. T. He writes: "FouI
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 u
This shows what thousands have
proved. that Electric Bitters 10 the
best blood purifier known. It's the
supreme remedy for eczema, letter,
salt rheum, ulcers, boils and running
sores. 1t stimulates live. kidneys and
bowels, expels poisons, helps digestion
builds up the strength. Only 80 cents
Sold by NJ. NJ. Lewis, Druggist Guar
anteed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24

Exposure to wet. dampness and cold,
invariably results in a sudden chill,
which if not attended TO Immediately
will cause a cold. By mixing a teas
poonful Of Perry Davis Pain Killer In
half glass Of warm water or milk, the
whole system will be heated and the
danger Of cold avoided. Avoid sub
stitutes. there is but one Pain Killer,
Perry Davis. Price 25o. and SOC.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24

The Atchison, Kansas, Republicans
are not in love with Hon. Fl. Clay
Evans, the Commissioner of Pensions.
In one of their gatherings Tuesday
they passed a resolution asking for
his removal. Mr.. Evans seems to be q
strict eonstructionist of the pension
laws ard they do not like it.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24

Kansas City appears to be on the
road to Kentucky so far as quarrel
ling and shooting are concerned.
Primaries were held the other day and
an attempt was made to prove fraud.
ulent registration. After two days
searching the investigators found
FIVE shots from so many pistols and
the courts may finish up the inyesti-
CATION.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24

A meeting was held in st. Louis,
Tuesday night, to raise money for the
widows and orphans of British sol.
diers killed in the South African war.
This would be very commendable
thing to do il there was any need for
Il. but inasmuch as England is more
than able to take care Of her own,
these collections are altogether I'm.
necessary,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24

Some people go into bankruptcy on
small capital. but that was not the
case with Francis P. Owings, of Chi
.s.ago. He has just gotten through
w bankrupt court and has been set
freSsf liabilities sggregsting some
thing over FIVE and half mil
lions OF dollars. There are very few
men who can get so deep in debt
without having something beside
debts,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24

Cecil Rhodes, who is more respon
sble for the South African war than
any other one man, after seige of
several months from which be was a
few days ago liberated, has sailed for
England. Most likely he wants to
get out Of hearing Of bursting shells
and the whistle of the Minnie ball.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24
The APPETITE Of ! Goat.

Is envied 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 a
splendid appetite. sound digestion and
a regular bodily habit that insures
perfect health and great energy. Only
25c. at NJ NJ. Lewis drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24

1t now turns out that all the reports
circulated some time ago, that ex'
President Clevelsnd's health was rap
idly failing him by which so much
sympathy was expressed for him, are
false and that that sympathy is lost.
The ex. President has just returned
from q two weeks hunt in good
health and step elastic. There has
been no bodily change in him, but
the mental change has been wonder
ful. 1t is said he fsvors Bryan's
-nomiaationl
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24

Thousands of throats in the South
are swelling with patriotic rebel yelle
over Admiral Dewey, as he makes his
tour through the South. The recep-
tions are hearty and genuine. AT
Savannah he was given an sdmirsl's
salute with guns given to the Chat
ham Artillery by President Washing
ton. They are not too old to sound
the praises Of Dewey.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24
GEO. ! FLETCHER

ARCHITECT AND BUILDEk
FREDERICKSBURG. va.
Plans, Specifications, Elevations, Detaila
work Oh ali kinds In the building l'D".
Thorough personal supervision Of
anfk town OF country
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24

A faith cure doctor attended Mr..
Henry Taylor, in Havana, Ill, who
was quite sick. He finally died and
the doctor pinned piece of paper to
his breast on which be had written:
This man is not dead, but in a
trance" and then left for parts uu'
known. The authorities buried Tsy-
lor and are now looking for the doe
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24
CreponS.

This was the first store TO bring
these handsome goods to thismarket sew.
eral years ago. They are more In de-
mand than ever, and we have lower
price than ever for them. Rich, silk
gloss. Mohair Orepons. in blister effect,
40 inches wide, never sell for less than
81 25, here today at SOC. The $l.6O
grade In handsome designs, 44-inch
wide, here to-day at only 81. The ~
kinds are here at 81 %. and the
$50 qualities for only (per o1 7G
yArd) ..,............ OIL -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24
Towels.

The hot. dusty days are coming this
supply is limited and prices are sure TO
be higher We bought direct from the
linen importers in New York and saved
you the middle.man profit See ;
Pure Lii en-, Hemmed, Huck Tow ELF,
good size, l0c dozen for 81. 10 Ele
CANT ones. more nearly grown, ~ %. A.;
/ dozen for 3d. 40 Big, full.grown
ones you can hide behind. and eavy
enough TO swing by. 2jc 90 76
dozen for .................. 4 Il. ~
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24
To the Farmers I

% April 2nd we will begin TO issue
pickle contracts at Brooke and Freder.
ioksburg, continuing until we have Q
sufficient number of acres contracted, I,
m22-8t Alart q McGp'sF
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24
A card lF THANKS !:

As public spirit seems
TO advance along the line Of my old stand, II
Street. where l will be glad to see my
friends. / viii be prepared 70 furnish you
with Oysters and Green Groesries. !
am also prepared 70 DO Chair .Cacing az az
the pest, and asking your continued patro-
""s' am your obedient servant,
m1-lm .. >. LoSHS'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24
HOTEL DANNEHL,
tHENRy OAWWEHL, P.or.

Electricity, Comfortable Rooms. BountifUl
Tabl Good Restaurant. Reasonaole rates
A we'll supplied BAR and RETAIL LIQUOR
uSTABLf6HMENT In counecto1 &c ms
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24
New Silks.

This store has become famous for its
beautiful Silks. and the display here
now maintains the record-and all OF
them at OLD PRICES. Strong Black
Taffeta Silk. rich lustre. l9inoh wide,
the good-wearing kind we've always
suld, 65c a yard Swiss Taffeta, soft
finish, 2l.inch wide. guaranteed quail
ity, 75c. 2G.inch wide Swiss Taffeta-
we've sold this for years without q
complaint as to wearing qualities-sl q
yard. Black Satin Duchess, Black Ar
mure, Black Peau de Soir. Black Silk
Poplin-grsdes that we've tested for
years-AC OLD PRICES. Beautiful
Oolored Silks in all the new shades in
Plain Tsffetss. Hemstitched Taffetas.
silk Poplins. India and China Same
good quality Black India Habituai
that we always sold here now eOo
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24

That was q thrilling scene enacted
in New York City Wednesday morn
ing by NJ. J. Anderson, q young col
ored man, who saved six lives by his
brave and daring act. Anderson was
on his way to his daily labor when
he discovered a fsthouse on fire and
Mr.. Nelson, one Of the occupants,
and his six children at window, cut
off from escape. He ran into the ad'
Joining building and up to the third
floor and with two companions hold
ing his legs, it is said he swung his
head downward, and his body back
ward and forward, msnsg ed to reach
the children as they were held up to
him BY the father. All of them were
taken out safe in this manner. The
fire company reached the building in
time to save the other occupants OF
the house. 1t is seldom such a hero
ic, unselAsh act occurs, either for the
lack Of opportunity or want OF cour.
age, but in all such cases the hero
should be amply rewarded otherwise
than by grateful remembrance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24
STAR
A New Stock!
HR NA

'If at first you don't succeed, try, try again When
learning to walk baby falls and he has up and try
again. until he only walks but actually SO is in
business
ness at the Opera House Dry Goods Store Have just spent
week North buying NEW STOCK. The store is in bright
aav with Crisp New Fabrics and week nauguate
orr annual SPRING OPENING. We want YOU to and
Join the COOKERS if among the buyers The freedom
of the store yours and here be tempting prices on
some tempting sus you need We invite you to the opening
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24
FouIard Silks.

22.inoh wide Printed Foulard Silks
In Dress Patterns. No two alike White
figure on navy blue ground DOC yard. A
better grade 24.inoh wide navy, brown
and gray ground. white figure, 62lac
Heavy twilled grade marine and purple
S wiSe ~n''' Inquire - '1c1 75c
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24
Hamburg
Remnants.

A limited supply Of beautiful new
Hamburg Embroderies in Edges and In
sertions, Short Lengths q to 6 yards
each) won { cut. but have marked them
about half what you will pay elsewhere.
On the table near the door. and some
ladies have found ssss~~N
them out already 800. HON N
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24
Table DQmQSk.

Talk about higher prices, you won I
see them here. Less price and more
quality are the facts when you get these
goods Of us.
Pure linen. soft finish heavy twill.
German Damask. 6S-inch wide in hand.
some patterns that stand out plainly
never saw such quality for less than
75c-here today at 800 Better grades
worth 81, for Zoo. Never had better at
81 20 than this one at 81 and grade at
$3.50 eft for q king A full lire Of
Napkins, Doc TO 50 70 d. Pure German
Linen ones at (per dczen o1 CO
81 25and ............... Ol W
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24

VIRGINIA: In the. clerks Office of the
Circuit Court of the county Of Spotsyl-
vania on the 9Th day of March, 1900.
IN CHANCRRY.
Attachment in Equity against non resident
debtor.
Mrs. A. +. Bullock........... Plaintiff.
Against
The object Of this suit is TO recover from
the defendant the sum of Two Hundred and
Fourteen Dollars, $2li 10, with interest the re-
on from March LIST, 1872 due by note under
hand and seal, payable November lst. 1872.
And 10 subject the real estate of the defend
ant, in the county of Spotsylvania, Va, to
the payment OF said debt.
Said real estate formerly the land of Jas.
NJ. Bullock, known as Undertakes, adjoin-
ing the lands Of John B. Sims and others,
containing 13lK acres and decided by Thomas
s. Bullock. trustee to W. b. and +. G. Bull
lock Jointly, also the interest of + G. Bull
lock In the estate of Jas NJ. Bullock and -
Bullock, Of Spotsylvania county, Va, and
any other Zeal estate he may Osn in said
county.
And an affidavit having been made and fl
ed that the defendant, L q. Bullock, is not
reside { of the State OF Virg MIA IL is order
ed that he do appear her within fifteen days
after due publication hereof, and do what
may be necessary 10 protect his interest 10
this suit. And IL is further ordered that
copy thereof be published once a week for
four weeks In the Fredericksburg Free Lance
of the Courthouse of this county on the first
day Of the next term Of the County Court OF
this county. See Code 1887. Sec. 1921.
a copy--Teste:
]. p. II. CRISMOND, Clerk.
Leo J. Graves, p. q. Mar 10 -4w es.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-24

The American locomotives have
Just had splendid encomium passed
upon them by high authority in the
Prussian government, which reflects
credit upon our manufacturers After
thorough examination of the Ameri-
can manufactured locomotives used
Bavaria, the Prime minister OF rail-
roads said: Notwithstanding their
fsultless construction, they cost con-
sidersbly less than locomotives Of
similar style of Prussian make" The
same authority speaking of the Amer
lean automatic coupling stated that
it was greatly superior to the style
of that country and that the Govern
ment would undertake experiments
y during the summer. We are satisfied
that American manufactures of all
kinds will bear favorable comparison
with those of any other country
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-01-19
Near Unto Greatness,

A Louisville woman who spent the sum.
mer at a famous mountain resort in Nir,
gina declares that, like all other places
of the kind, it has its star hoardrr, Tbj.
one was a young southern girl. She was
not pretty, yet far from being homely;
there was no special style about her, and
she was as heavy on hand az a log, and,
last Of all, she was not particularly rich
But She lorded it over the place, and ali
the other boarders walked behind like the
sister Of rIddy "Dodo." The Louisville
woman lost sieep-trying to find the key to
thIs socla. mystery. One day she chatted
with The tcmalc potentatc. They talked on
and on until finally the subject turned on
the Dawn; family: "Did you know any Of
them ,hc asked.
"No,' replied the girl.who.walkodb before,
erandIy, 'but ! just missed travelling on the
train once with Winnie Davis"
And then the other women from the south
Eazcd rcvcrcntIy at the Gus, missed " and
the Louisville lady exclaimed softly:
Eureka!'-LouisvilI Times.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-01-19

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an intlamcd condition of the mu.
cous lining of the Eustachlan Tube. When
this tube gets Intlnlned you have Il rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is
entirely closed deafness is the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal con.
dItion, hearing will lie destroyed forever;
nine cases Of Of ten are caused BY catarrh,
which is nothing but an intamcd condition
OF the mucous surfaces.
We viii give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness (causcd by catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars, free.
+. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, lie.
Halls Family Pills are the best.