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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05

The Stomach Of Man is subject to O
dozen such common but painful affec
tions as cramps. cholera morbus. and
dysentery that. by neglect. may be made
chronic and dangerous. The best, hand
lest surest and quickest remedy is Pain
Killer, medicine which has been tried
for more then half of a century and
never failed to give relief. Avoid SUBJ
stitutes, there is but one Pain.Killer,
Perry Davis. Price goo and 800.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05

IT'S reported that the sugar pro-
ducers of Germany are becoming
quite restless at the rapid increase
OF the manufacture of sugar from the
beet in this country, and are looking
out for other markets for their pro-
duction. Heretofore the United
States has been large purchaser Of
Germsuy's sugar beet product, but
our sugar product is so rapidly in
cressing every year that we will soon
be furnishing our neighbors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05

THE spirit of self-sacrfice mani
tested by the little Carmichael chill
dren in contributing, through THE
FREE LANCE, the pennies given them
to buy candy to the India sufferers,
is touching in the extreme Such hu'
manity on the part of children must
commend itself to men and receive
divine beuediction. 1t should arouse
older people to an active sense of
duty. We trust the Scripture, " A
little child shall lead Them" will be
fulfilled in this necesstous case.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05
Candidates Cards.
FOR MAYOR.

At the solicitation Of many friends.
have determined to withdraw my candi.
dacy for City Sergeant and become a
candidate for Mayor. and this card Is
published for the purpose Of making
such announcement. | ask the support
Of the citizens OF Fredericksburg for this
high Office. and promise faithful dis
charge Of the duties OF the Office If
elected. Very respectfully,
JOHN A. STONE.
fredericksburg, Va. May |, 1900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05
Fredericksburg, Va. May |, 1900

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. =. ROWE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05

Fellow Citizens: respectfully an.
nounce myself candidate for the office
Of Sergeant Of the City Of Fredericks-
burg at the election to be held on Thurs.
day, May cath. 1900. Having been Dep
uty Sergeant for some years. and being
familiar with the duties Of the office.
flatter myself that l can discharge the
duties Of the position to the satisfaction
Of the court and public. II elected, |
promise a faithful and efficient service.
JOHN II ROBINSON.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05
FOR CITY TREASURER.

thereby 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 for the
same and l hereby tender my sincere
thanks for past and for future fayors
for election May cath. 1900.
ROBERT Il. KNOX.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05
FOR CITY SERGEANT.

Fellow Citizens; hereby announce
myself candidate for the office Of City
Sergeant and respectfully solicit your
support, promising, il elected, a faith.
ful service to the best of my ability.
Election May 24th Respectfully.
W Il HALL.
Fredericksburg. Va, March %. 1900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05

The net receipts over the expendi'
lures at the Treasury Department for
April amount to nearly FIVE millions
Of dollars, which should encourage
the effort in Congress to remove the
stAmp tax,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05

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, 1900-05-05

GEN. Won STEUBEN died in Berlin
on Tuesday, about eighty-six years
of age. The General visited the Uni
ted States in 1881, and took promi-
nent part in the celebration of the
centennial of the surrender of Lord
CORVALLIS at Yorktown, in 1881. as
the representative Of Germany and
the liuesl descendant of Gen. Steuben,
of revolutionary fame. He was rep
resented as a man of fine personal
appearance, of genial disposition,
and highly appreciated the honor this
country did him on that memorable
occasion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05
FOR CLERK OF COURT.

hereby announce myself candidate
for election as Clerk Of the Corporation
Court Of the City of fredericksburg
which office | have filled for five years
And most ro pectfuly ask the support
of nv fellow citizens at the approaching
election.
JAMES Z. CORBIN.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05

The British Ambassador has applied
to the State Department for the extra
dition Of Count Lautrec, who is under
arrest in Chicago on charge OF pass.
ing bogus checks in Canada.
Maj. Gen. Merritt has applied to be
relieved and granted leave Of absence
until his retirement next month. He
will be succeeded by Gen. Otis.
Secretary Long has written letter to
Captain r. E Chadwick, reprimanding
him for his criticism Of Rear Admiral
Schley.
Admiral Dewey received an enthusi-
astic greeting at St. Louis.
= Gen James Longstreet was granted
pension Of $50 month.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05
FOR coMMoNwEALTHs ATTORNEY.

To My Fellow Citizens Of Frederick
burg: respectfully announce myself
candidate for reelection to the office of
Commonwealth attorney, and promise
II reelected continued faithful per.
Torrance Of the duties Of that office.
ALVIN Z EMBREY
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05

Mr. Cleveland is being pestered By
that bee again. Baltimore American.
Entirely mistaken. Mr.. Cleveland
has taken the Presidential honey
twice, and intimstes that he is bee
proOf,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05

GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT is evidently
a moral man, as he doesn't want any
Vice connected with his Presidential
aspirations.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05
TN KING GEORGE COUNTY COURT
March term 1870:

In the matter of the application of f. F.
Ninde, under Section 96l of the Code of 1887,
for the removal of two gates, erected across
the public TO d, leading from public road
running from Fosters" to "Garnett's
Mill. MT appearing to the Court that Charles
II. Dishman, Addison Dishman, Wilton Dish
man, Roland Dishman and - Dshman,
five Of the owners of said gates, are nOn-Te. /
dents of the State of Virginia It is ordered
that they appear here within u days after due
publication Of this order to show cause if
any they can, why the said gates should not
be discontinued and IL is further ordered
that copy hereof shall be published once a
week for four successive weeks I'm The Free
Lance newspaper and a copy posted at the
front door Of the H., according TO law.
Tcste:
f. l.. HUNTER, Clerk.
ap14- wives
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05
TN KING GEORGE COUNTY COURT,
L March term, 1870:

IN KING GEORGE COUNTY COrRT
L March term, 1870
In the matter of the application Of +. +
Ninde, under Section al of the Code of lSs1
for the removal of two gates erected across
the public road from Is. X. Grymes' Mill e
the pubic road leading from 4" Indian Town
to" ST. Paurs Church, it appearing to the
court that Washington Berry, one of the
owners of said gates. is non resident of the
state of Virginia, il is ordered that he appear
here within Is days after due publication OF
this order 70 show cause. l. any he eau, why
the said gates should not be discontinued
and il is further ordered that copy hereof
shall be publst ed once a week for four con
secutive weeks. in THE Free Lance 81
newspaper, and a copy posted at the front
door of the Courthouse according 10 law.
Tcstc:
f. l.. HUNTER. Clerk.
apll4-wlwes
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05

State of Virginia, City of Fredericksburg, IS {:
!, A. Randolph Howard, Cashier of the
above named bank. do sOlemnly swear that
the above statement is true 10 the best of my
knowledge and belief.
A. Randolph Howard, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd
day OF May, 1900.
A. II. Bolts,
Notary Public.
Corrcct-Attest:
GEO. W SHEPHERD, JR,
j.. VI. w. GREEN,
p. V. ID. CONWAY,
Directors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05
TN KING GEORGE COUNTY COURT,
| i March term, 1870:

TN KING GEORGE COUNTY COURT,
March term, 1870;
In the matter of the application of +. F.
Ninde, under Section 81 of the Code of 1887,
for the removal of two gates erected across
the public road leading from Union swamp
Court that Richard Grymes, one of the own
ers of the said gates, is nonresident of the
State of Virginia. il is ordered that he appear
here " it'll n Is days. after due publication of
this order, to show, cause. IL any he can, why
the said ga es should not be discontinued
and IL is further ordered that a copy hereof
shall be pub ished once a week for four sue
cessive weeks in The Free Lance newspaper
and copy posted at the front door OF the
Court house, according TO law.
Teste:
E. L. HUNTER. Clerk.
aplt wives
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05

DANIEL and Martin and Tyler ard
Jones are scheduled for Kansas City!
Who loosed the white winged dove
and restored peace to Israel 2
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05

To Ny Fellow. citizens: | hereby an
nounce myself candidate for the office
of City Sergeant. aud would thank yor
for your support, promising, if elected
to discharge the duties faithfully. Elec
tion Thursday. May "a
ID. s RUSSELL
March i6 1000
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05

To the Citizens OF Fredericksburg
That efficient officer and clever gentle
man. O. W. Burlington. Esq who has
served you so long as City Sergeant,
having declined TO stand for election
again, and believing | can perform the
duties of the Ciiice 10 the satisfaction
Of the citizens Of this city. | hereby an
nouuce myself a candidate for the psi.
tion at the election to be held May "a,
1900. and ask your support.
Very respectfully,
J. w HARRIS.
fredericksburg, Va, March 10, 1900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

of the National Bank OF Fredericksburg, at
fredericksburg. in the State OF Virginia,
at the Close Of Business, February 18th.
1900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05

State of Virginia County of Spotsylvania, So
l., J. A. Taylor, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
]. A. Taylor, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
4th day of May, 1900.
A. b. Bolts, [Seall
Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
A. w. WALLACE,
HUGH ID. SCOTT,
Ia. WALLACE,
A ntYect0re.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

OF The Conway, Gordon & Garnett National
Bank at Fredericksburg, in the State OF
Virginia, at the Close of Business April
&c, 1900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05

Hose, Hose. Garden Hose. just re-.
oeiyed at VIM. Demands wire bound
and plain. All Hose guaranteed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05

THE last meeting Of the Pension
Board of Culpeper county will be held
May 10Th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05
POLITICAL.

Cheap guaranteed Hose at VIM. Ber-
uard's.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05
WORK OF THE CONVENTION.

The work OF the convention. all Of
the leaders on the ground admitted, was
the most important the Democracy OF
Virginia has taken since the war. Ii
has blazed the way for fight not only
for the Acknowledgement Of the negro ,
but for some Of the most important re-
forms in the administration Of the af-
fairs OF the State attempted since the
adoption of the Underwood constitu'
fiOn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-05

March l6, 1900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-06
MEpICINAL

v,,rs needs TO be told to try to cure
w. ..,,b Blt any one will be glad to
s.~9 V9 Of a means of cure which will
.t,-,,gh ana lasting. DR.. Pierce S
go Medical Discovery is a medi-
~. which can be confidently relied
- =, cure diseases of the organs OF
....,.-,-i,n y Il cures obstinate, deep
.',,s3 coughs. bronchitis and bleeding
:. ne lungs 1t cures when nothing
y. will cure. and the local physician
.e.. 90 rThere IS nothing more that we
= -ss-s Is no alcohol in Golden Med
~ ..iDs,orerv.r and it is absolutely free
;.o-, opium, cocaine and all other mar
The dealer. tempted by the little more
,.,s. rlii bv less meritOriouS medicines,
IN ,5'letimas try and sell a substitute
,ss1 the uDiscovery1 - Is asked for. No
.-b,.i.ute Medicine will satisfy the sick
s,s sGoldeu Medical Discovery" 1t
,,rsys helps. It almost always cures.
.rr,v.,rs ago n severe cough started on me
81 ,r,s also bothered with catarrh," writes
u ski9l d Uanewood, Chisago Co., MINI.
= ssN 20, sleep nights, as the cough was
-,..s AZ night 7 t.ei several cough medi-
-.., sgt 10 no avail. until a year ago when
-..,bsd could not breathe through my nose
,s--es Itaer tried Dr. Pieroes Golden Med
81 D,e9ve-r Amer taking eight bottles of
h P,-,e'. Golden Medical Discovery, and at
~ ,,-le tine using Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy,
I,-sw-I Iir8n can thank DR.. Pierce for my
ia health ari viii r-conmeud his medicines
Z ,-v s-e saIerlrE from the same trouble"
Dr. Perce's Pleasant Pellets cure CON-
r.ca,.ol
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A Word TO Mothers.

Mothers OF children affected with
Group or severe cold need not hesitate
TO administer Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. II contains no opiate nor
narcotic in any form and may be given
as confidently to the babe as to an
adult. The great success that has at
tended its use in ihs treatment OF colds
and Group has won for it the approval
and praise it has received throughout
the United States and in many foreign
lands. For sale by all druggists.
To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic I0c or 25c.
IL T. Z. q. fail TO cure, druggists refund money.
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PROPOSALS.

DEPOT HEADQUARTERS OFFICE,
~ Washington, d O., Sept. 1, 1900
Sealed proposals., in triplicate, will be received
here until 2 p. N, Tuesday, September IL
1900, for furnishing AMI delivering at 81.
Asaph, Va, foIage. &C., required during the
remainder Of the fiscal year ending June 30,
1901. Information furnished on application.
U. S. reserves right to accept or reject any or
all proposals or sny part thereof Envelopes
containing proposa to be marked proposals
for forage, &c." and addressed MAJOR T.
TRUE, Depot Q NJ, Washington, d. c.
sep5 At
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in advance.
Contract advertisers Will not be allowed TO eY.
oeed their space unless the excess is raid for
at Transient rstes, snd nuder no circuyn,
sssnccs viii hey De allowed to advertise
other than their lsgitMsst business in tha
spsce contracted ioI.
Marriage and dssth no.ioVs Wust NJ paid tag
in advance.
HSsolutions in memoriSla, OF shsnks, tribute
OF respect, resolutions sdopts % by societies
or PerEOnE, unioss OF -!ublic concern, viii
only bO printed in 81 papaI 81 adv.rtiss.
ments.
The GAZETTE Office II cOnnsctod With tho
Telephone Exchange. Advertisements, OF.
Gers I. the paper, news or any information
or business can bs GENT by tslephons.
Entered at tho POstOfice Aexendris. Vlysir.
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Eor Orer Fiffr Yasra

AsO-0AyD WELL-TRIED REMEDY.-Mra
l.oss Soothing syrup has been used for
vs ih7 years y millions Of mothers for
rsr .ni3rep while teething, with perfect
r,se. 7, sootbes the child, softons the gums,
ps,s sl pain. clios wind collie, and is tho
s,. sue3y 'or Diarrh8s ig pleasant to the
tra soh by Druggists IN every part oi tho
xi. twenty-five cents hottle, Its valus
b,a'rlsbIe. BeUTs snd sSk Tor Mrs. Wins.
.,f3,,5ing syr1p ard tsks NJ ether tird.
70, ssASwtv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-06

Tevolresg5 nations of the world are
ID. gre,t food consuming nations. Good
ia vel iiges,ed gives strength. If you
u-nG d.ge, sl you eat, you need ROdol
D,Hsna Cufc. II digests what YOU eat.
Yansei not diet yourself it contains all
q ne igastsn,s combined with the best
koN tnici and reeonstructves. 1t will
sys1 digest s classes Of foods in bottle.
NoohGptpsrstion will do this 1t instant
l7 re'es and quickly cures all stomach
ulba
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DOES 1T PAY TO BUY Cheap

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right, but you want something
that will relieve and cure the more Sc
we're and dangerous results of throat
and lung troubles. What shall you do
Go to warmer end more regular
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ONLY remedy that has been introduced
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Ernest L. Allen, Olaud Nj. Lennon,
War6eld & Hall, Charles G. Lennon,
w. F. Creighton & Co., and Richard
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ADJUSTMENTS
OPERA HOUSE
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An Original Creation full of Startling Sur
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Ais*~aasia 9aHstie,

eUBLIsHED pAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AZ
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Lsrge sun spots, astronomers say, caused
the extreme heat this summer, ard dostors
delsre nearly all the prostrations were in
duced by disorders of the stomach Good
health follows good digestion. Kodol Dye
pepsia Cure digests what you eat. If you
have indigestion or dyspepsia 1t will quickly
relieve and permanently cure you.