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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16
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CORRESPONDENCE Of rHr FnrG LANCE

Correspondence OF The FREE LANcEl
Orange Co., Va, Nov. Il, 1901
What about that body of imperishabe
patriotism whose labOrs for the deliver
ance from bondage of our yeomanry hhr
zone out to theiOurcOrners OF the ehrth
/ What economic plans of local and mum
cipal administration have they reached
What reform in the franchise or anything
else have they accomplished
The showers of yesterday ana To-Day
are ioyOusly welcomed by all. heat,
grass and. in fact everything needs ram
4 lot of nice hay has been baled latelN
by Messrs. Thompson and Carpenter
| with their new presses and traction
! engines.
Mir. ". r. Martin the hustling. compe
tent wheelwright of Pine Top. If putting
ND a new baler for Mr.. Johnson, VINO has
a large contract in Culpeper.
Hog killing has commenced and we re-
turn hearty thanks To Mr.. and Mrs. l.. VI
/ Baker for nice sausage and meats Inc
| hog crop. like the corn crop, Is unusually
! fine in this sectiOn-but with most OF III
| charity not only commences hut stays al
| home. as far as we know.
MIR Geo " Morton has recently made
some tine additions to his valuable
| horses. among them one of the hnest
iumuers ever seen in this section, easily
clearing seven feet without rider.
/ heard this. did not see IL; but my hearing
( and seeing are both defective.
Mr. Will Morton IL on mn extended trip
e. Richmond He with Messrs Goodwin
aud Marshall Frazer il delegate IRON
Pamunkey 10 the General Associatlon M
Richmond this week.
Marriage bells have been rcady To ring
in our section Tor some years, but some
! how or other they won't ring
Many Of our farmers attended LOUISA
court. looking after sales OF corn and hay.
Ol the accomplished matrons OF our
section Mrs Lizzie Green, oi Thorn Hill,
stands in the foremost file Hercharmlng
children. smiling husband. and IN fact
everything about her home sparkles oi
domestic culture and happiness We are
always glad To see her. and next 10 that
We enjoy the delicious and Incompatible
salt-risings she sends us Long may the
unhroken happiness of this dear nome
remain. and may we never fade from
their precious memory. =.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16
General Primary Plan Subcommittee to
Draft.

The subcommittee appointed by
State Chairman Ellyson to draft a gen
eral primary plan,as directed 10y the Nor,
folk convention, will meet in Richmond
December 5. and report to the full com
mittee Jan. Is. The committee is a.
follows:
First district, c. i. Jones of King and
Queen: second district, Dr. j. F. Bryan;
third district. John $ HarwOod: fourth
district. Asa D Watkins; fifth district; }
NJ. Hooker: sixth district, John r. I'd
MINDS. seventh district. W b. Richards
eighth district. X l.. Gordon. Louisa
ninth district, B. F Buchanan, ofSmythe
tenth district, Joseph Button.
1t is said that the original primary
people are in a safe majority OF the sub
committee. and that they willrecommend
plan which will carry out the spirit
of the Norfolk resolution The antiprl
mary people have strong minority on
the subcommittee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16
ou.ra House. Saturday, Nov. lsth

The Mozart Symphony Club, OF New
York, will give a concert at the opera
House Saturday night. The New forl
Mail and Express says:
AT a concert given at the Waldorf
Astoria yesterday afternoon to larg'
and fashionable audience, a long and in
teresting program was given. Marie
Stori, soprano sang lie Saran Rose ant
Happy Days as an encore, playing he
own violin obligato eharmingly will
much feeling and delcacy.
In the caste are musicians OF tn
highest order, and lovers OF music VIII,
90 will have n rare treat. Read the al
in our columns today.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16
THE BELL RINGER2 PLEASE 4
LARGE AUDIENCE
olher Features OF the Entertainment Were
Also Enjoyed

The first Of the series of entertainments,
given Thursday night at the Opera
House toy the fredericksburg Lyceum
COMPANY. was decided success and
greatly enjoyed by the unusually large
crowd present The Almondberry Bell
Ringers came mp to the highest eNpecta-
ton. and manypopular airs were played
with fine effect Miss Macy charmed
the audience with her versatility being
nm accomplished elocutionist. vocalist
and musician, while Mr.. David IN his
character sketches wasrare aud brought
firth preAt Annlause.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16
The Yeuell Meetings.

The revival meetings, heldlat the Christ
ian church by Evangelist Herbert Yeuell'
are nightly growing in interest The ca
pacity Of the building being insufficient to
accommodate all the people that attend.
Up to yesterday there had been five con
yerts. Besides the services tomorrow
morning and night, there will be lecture
on "The old and new woman tomorrow
afternoon at O'Clock. to women only
The services will continue all next week
at night and probably the following
week. Rev. f. w Troy, OF Richmond
was present and participated in the serv
ices Thursday and last night
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16
Has Resulted In Lock-Jaw

Percy VI Larkin, the nine-year- old
son Of Lieut. Thomas VI Larkin, about
ten days ago was playing on the wal
near the park and fell to the ground
striking hi. face on the end OF "A short
stick. which protruded from the earth
Nearly one side of the cheek was torn on
IL was sewed up by surgeon and thu
little fellow has been great sufferer
Thursday lock-j jaw set in. and there II
httle chance Of big recOyery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16
DR.. J. F. Anderson orasrsa - 1ivsfp'al

DR. J. +. Anderson. L. : Marine Hos
pital Service. has been ordered u Liver
pool. England. on account of the recent
outbreak of plague in that city His
dnty will be To investigate the prevalence
and the probabilities of the continuance,
OF the disease and what measures shall
be taken to prevent its entrance into the
United States. and to study the disease
from medical standpoint He viii sail
ON the Cunard steamer. Lucania, today.
Saturday
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16
Fletcher Forbes.

Miss Emily North Forbes daughter oi
Mr. and Mrs. Murray Forbes, and MIR
Albert Fletcher Jr were married Thurs
dav in ST. James Episcopal Church.
Warrenton. Rev Geo W. Nelson oiliclat-
ing. Lucille Carter OF Orange, was brides
maid. C.. Latham Fletcher. j. 4. t.
Keith and DR.. Howard Fletcher, OF War
renton we're among the usher- The
bride j. well known in this city
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16
On For m. New York Horse show

Mr.. c. H. Hurkamp shipped last night
10 New York bis three splendid jumpers,
Amaret. Hornpipe and Kinlock: where
next week they will compete in the yari-
ous jumping classes at the great New
York Horse Show in Madison Square. in
that city Mr. Hurkamp also lett last
night for New York. Wewish him much
success. Several from here vii! attend
tho Horse Show next week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16
A Trip of Inspection

The officers Of the r F 4 p railroad
the State proxies, with Gov Tyler Audi
tor Marye, Railway-Commissioner Ill.,
and other state officials passed over
the road Thursday in a special train on
a tour of inspection The train reached
here at 1890 and ii G party stopped here
n short time and then proceeded to
Ouantico. Everything was found in
fret class order
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16
BAPTIST oENgRsL ASSOCIATION
Rev. DR.. C W Bsale Elected President.

The Baptist General Association OF lir-
,,isia began in Richmond Thursday night.
The attendance is large.
Rev Or. George W. Beale, OF Heaths-
vile. Northumberland county, was elect
ed President of the association, to sue
coed Judge W. r Barksdale. The sec
retary. treasurer and auditor were all re-
elected Rev. DR.. J. b. Hawthorne
preached the Introductory sermon. An
educational commission, to be composed
Of fifteen men, to supervise the educa
tional work in the State, is suggested
The Association will be in session severa
DAYS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16
spscial Services a. ths Presby terian
Church,

Rev. Byron Clarke OF Mt Washing,
ton. Md, will assist the pastor in special
services beginning Monday 10Th, at go
n m. He is an earnest and attractive
preacher. and it is hoped will do much
good here. On Sunday at 1870, DR..
Rosebro will preach on "Theimperishabie
word and perishing man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16

Mrs. Ninslows Soothing syrup has
been used for over iity years by millions
of mothers for their children while teeth
ing. with perfect success. II soothes the
child. soiten- the gums. allays all pains,
curps wind COLI. and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. II will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. sold by
Druggists in every part Of the world:
Twenty-Five cents bottle. BE sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup." and take no other kind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16
lieut.. R. s. GRIFFIN
=. 8. Made chief Engineer of U.s.s. Illinois

H-INF' y
Lieut.. Commander r ). Griffin, l. )
n has been detached from duty at the
Navy Department and ordered TO duty
as Chief Engineer of the [. ). ;. Illinois
The illinois" is a recently constructed
battleship and is regarded as one OF the
finest ships in the navy. Lieut.. Griiiir
is brother OF Postmaster Jno NJ. Griffin
of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16
Which is i'll

There was only one prohibition vote
cast at Bowling Green precinct, we are
told and that was for Mr.. Powers Tor the
legislature We bavn't heard whether
Bernard considers this "a compliment OF
simply huge joke.--Caroline News
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16

Ben Brown. charged with burning Mrs
bowman barn. etc. was to have mad
nm examination at Spotsylvania Thurs
Gav This was waived by his counsel
Jndge j. T. Goodrich. Brown was sent
on TO the grand jury.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16
Football

The College football team leftfor Peters
burg yesterday to play the Alumni team
of that city. W.,
Today, Saturday they will play VIII
liam and Mary. at Williamsburg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16
1Isut. Krcx orderea 70 Fort Nyer.

Lieut.. Robert s Knox, of the L. 5.
ARMY. has been ordered TO report to the
commanding officer at Fort Myer, Va.
He will 90 TO his regiment, 2tth-
Regulars. in the Philippines some time
this winter
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16
Joint Thanksgiving Service

The Baptist Presbyterian. Methodist
and Christian churches will have Joint
services on Thanksgiving Day. Nov
3Sth. The services will be held IN the
Methodist church at II a m, and the
sermon will be preached by Rev. DR.. j
W. Rosebro. A thank Offering for city
charity will he taken up.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16
TIE GRAlN MARKETs.

The grain markets closed yesterday az
follows:
Chicago Wheat. Nov. ~. Dee. is;
corn. Nov. ~: Dec 5Nls; May, 6l+ ;oatf,
Nov. 49,, May lOk
New York-Southern wheat. 20 10 so.
corn. g. 10 SO.
8altimorc-Southern wheat. go to 80;
Southern corn GO 10 GU
Richmond-W Wheat, II 90 -. corn "a
10 90
Alexandria-W Wheat. - 10 90; corn, G3
To
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16
v. |. BNrrUSS,
LOCAL MARKETS.


Wheat. 81 10 - corn. G3 to 90; new
corn 5O:meal. S1.35 to $40 per 100
pounds: oats, % 70 40; fowls dive, q
70 : turkeys dive, 6to I, dressed 10
10 l:ducks dive Is to 7:springchickens,
: to 10 per pound; lard, 10 to ll;eggs,
l9to %. butter, II to 20; hams, II
Oh: Irish potatoes, 90 to -; beef, 3 to
~: veal, ~; pork. 5to 81 hides green
; 10 Is: hides dry. I to X; baled hay,
$40 to 81 per ton.
Wool-UnwasheG, lG to II; washed
% to pa
Leaf Sumac-G0 to 80 cents per hun
dred pounds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16
PrnpertY Sold.

Mr.. Walter C. Oswald has sold his
residence on the Boulevard to Mr.. j. \.
Armstrong for 81 900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-16

at our store is mutual We take salts
faction in carrying in stock the
best of everything selling 1T
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-24
NEW FRANKLIN.
New Franklin. Dec. %.

New Franklin. Dec. %.
The Lutheran Sunday school will
give their entertainment on Christ
mas night.
Mrs. Susan Bankard is the guest
of her son. Frank. in Alliance.
James Miller and wife are spending
a couple Of weeks with the formers
brother, Isaac Miller. of Harrison
county.
Constable Sheckels arrested a man
from Robertsville last week on
charge of assault and battery.
The Ladies' Aid society of the NJ.
e. church is planning to have an oys-
ter supper during the holidays.
Charlie Sommerville is hired to work
fer Frank Hayman next year.
Isaac Miller and wife have moved
into their new house.
Sallie Smith, who has been i'll for
two weeks, is improving.
Mrs Mary A. Martin, Of Alliance,
is visiting her old home friends.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-24
CORRESPONDENCE.

Mrs. Conrad Werts is still on the
sick list.
Otis Baxter is home for the winter.
Silas Woods and Elias Hemming are
saving the timber on the old Camp
bell farm.
Mts. Isaac Baxtey, of Kent, hias
been visiting relatives here the past
week.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-21
HE FOUND EXCITEMENT.
Henry Lewis Says He Was Thrown
Down Stairs md Robbed.

A negro who says his name is Henry
Lewis, residing at Hillsdale. will long re-
member his meeting with Jennie Newton
and Mabel West Saturday night. Lewis
tells the police that he was looking for
excitement when he met the two colored
women. He accepted their invitation to
accompany them to their home in Goat
Alley northwest. What happened to Lewis
after his arrival in Goat Alley is a bit
misty He remembers that shortly after
his arrival George Pinkett, William
Handsberry, and Arthur Johnson. negroes.
dropped in. and that after a couple of
drinks he fell into a stupor. 1t was while
in this condition that a quarrel arose and
Lewis claims that the three negroes
threw him headloIg down fight of
stairs.
The fall rendered him unconscious for
a time When he came to Lewis says he
discovered that in addition to a number
Of cuts and bruises he had been robbed of
his watch and a small amount of money
smartinr from the Ba n of he wounds
,rf,ti 1rarIrg mat second attempt would
be made on his life, Lewis ran from the
alley shouting for help. Policeman Evans,
whose beat passes Goat Alley, heard Lew
is cries for help more than block away
and ran to his assistance. Lewis told his
story to the policeman and Evans accom-
panied Lewis back to the place where he
claims to have been assaulted and robbed.
The policeman found the two women.
johnson. Pinkett and Handsberry still in
the house and placed them under arrest.
Neither the money nor the watch was
found on the prisoners. who denied having
robbed Lewis They were locked up and
were charged with assault and battery.
Policeman Evans after an investigation.
learned that a negro named William Jack
son was implicated in the theft of the
money and watch. a search was made
for Jackson. but his arrest did not take
place until late yesterday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-21
FORCED A FRONT WINDOW.
The Home of Eugene A. Burns VS.
tied by Burglars.

Burglars forced an entrance to the home
Of Eugene A. Burns, 2539 Thirteenth
Street northwest, last night, between s
and 10 O'Clock, and secured a small amount
of booty A Jimmy was used In forcing a
front parlor window, through which the
thieves climbed into the house, then going
TO the second floor. Jewelry and cash
worth $50 was taken.
Mr.. Burns and family were away from
home at the time. as was a colored sery-
ant, who returned and surprised the
thieves at work. The colored woman en-
tered the house by a rear door, to which
she had key and heard several persons.
she says. walking about upstairs. She
mistook them for members OF the family
and paid no attention to the matter until
the thieves came down stairs and hastily
left the house by the open parlor window.
Then she hurried upstairs and found EVIL
d.nces Of the robbery. She was about to
leave the house to notify the police when
MIR. Burns and family returned The po-
lice were summoned, and Detective Peck
went from headquarters, and a list of the
stolen property was secured. Examination
showed that the latch on the parlor win
dow had been pried off, and the sash
raised, after which the thieves had free
access to the residence. II is thought they
became frightened on the entrance OF the
colored servant, for but two rooms had
been entered, and several small articles
of value had been cast aside by the
thieves in their hurry 10 escape.
The articles taken are two pair of solid
gold cuff buttons, several silver studs.
about SIS in money, contained in purse
left in bureau drawer, and few stick
pins. The bureau drawers had been taken
out. and were left pile6 on the floor in
front room of the second story. while bed
ding was in more or less confusion. The
police believe from the methods employed
by the thieves that they are the same
gang which recently entered the house Of
Thomas l.. Koontz, 913 French Street
northwest.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-21
H. FRIEDL LANDER & BRO.
Cor. Ninth and e SITS.
FRIENDS FEAR Suicide
The Police Asked to Find James
Fox, a Marine.
He Leaves Postal Card Stating
That He Is Tired of Life and Asks
NOtified-The Department Also Re
quested to Locate Rosa Pfeifer.

James F. Fox, whose real name is
thought to be Harmstad is reported miss
ing from the home of NewtonENaters, $40
l. Street northwest, and it is feared he
may have ended his life. Mr. Waters yes
terday asked the police to look out for
Fox and presented a postal card from
Fox, which reads:
When YOU receive this ! will be no more. rs
l am tired of life. Take care OF my trunk and
clothing and write my sister, Miss l.. C. Harm
stad, in Philadelphia.
Fox disappeared Monday last and has
not since been seen by friends. He was
formerly a marine in the navy, but for a
couple of years had been retired, and had
lived in this city. According to Waters
this is the second time that Fox disap-
peared mysteriously since he took up his
residence with him last August Last
October Fox dropped out of sight for sew
eral days, and when he did return he bore
evidence of having been roughiy handled.
He was suffering from a number of gashes
about the head, and his throat was terri
bly, Iacerated. and required medical at
tentiOn. Fox explained his absence by
saying that he had been murderously as
saulted near the Baltimore and Ohio
depot by negro while attempting to stop
the latter from escaping from police
man. number of stitches were taken
in the wounds.
Mr.. Waters stated last night that Fox
had left no clew to his disappearance. and
from the contents Of the postal he feared
the missing marine might have made way
with himself, but knew of no reason an
parent for self-destructiOH. Fox drank at
times, 1t is stated, but was seldom in
toxicated His effects are the at the home
OF Mr. Waters, awaiting instructions from
relatives or the return of Fox. The police
were told yesterday that Fox had been
seen in Georgetown Thursday afternoon.
His description has been sent to the vari-
Gus stations, and is as follows: About
sixty years of age, five feet six inches
tall stout build, with light hair and mus
tache.
Another case of disappearance is that
of Rosa Pfeifer, thirteen years of age. who
left her home, 17l2 b Street southeast
=. ia. :t-cr:-.,a .,eeu taken
to find the girl. and yesterday the police
were asked to look out for her. No rea-
son is apparent for her absence, and
friends fear she nay have met with foul
play or an accident. The girl left home to
visit friend shortly after noon Friday.
and all trace of her has since been lost
She is Of prepossessing appearance, about
medium height, and has brown eyes and
hair
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-21

Brown. journalist Of Duluth Nina. writes: 81
have been a sufferer from Throat and Nasal
Catarrh for over 20 years, during which time my
head has been stopped up and my condition truly
miserable Within IS minutes after using Dr..
Agncw's Catarrhal Powder obtained relief
Three bottles have almost, II not entirely. cured
me Fifty cents Sold by r. 5 Williams, Ninth
and streets; Edmonds & Williams. Third Street
and Pennsylvania Ayenue.-Iy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-21

sun rose......7:l5 AN sun sets.......5:07 P. "
Moon rises.............. Moon sets. 40 p NJ
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-21

II quart bottles OF the Wash.
tngton Brewing Co.'S Famous
Golden Hop BEER for 81. De-
hvered in unlettered wagoIA
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-21
ANOTHER CASE OF SMALLPOX.
A Woman Afflicted With the Disease
Sent to the Hospital.

Another case of smallpox was discov-
cred yesterday by the authorities of the
Health Office. Ruth Rodbird, white wo-
man, twenty years old. who lives at s21
North Capitol Street, was found to be sut-
fering from the disease, and was at once
sent to the Smallpox Hospital.
Tho house at the above number is oc-
cupied by Twelve persons, and immedi-
ately after the discovery Of the disease it
was placed under quarantine. The Health
Office officials arc unable TO trace this
case to its origin.