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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
SHOT ToRMENToRs.
Bullet Chances Prom Nsgros Skull

Penniless and hungry, Willie Allen, a
colored brakeman on the Chesapeake 4
Ohio railroad, wanted to jump into
the canal at Richmond. lie was prevent
ed from doing 30, however, by the pres
sence of a lot OF colored boys who were
swimming in the canal.
Allen said, Il am hungry and without
money. am going to end my life by
jumping in here
He had no sooner uttered these words
before the boys became aroused as to the
situation and began to make fun OF the
despondent man. They followed him up
TO Canal aud Adams streets. There they
continued to provoke the wearied brake
man, and it is said that one OF them
threw a stone at him, which hit him on
the head.
Allen then pulled a pistol from his
pocket and fired at John Brown, an
eighteen -year-old colored youth, who
seemed 10 be the leader of the gang OF
boys. Brown was shot in the forehead,
but the ball glanced off, leaving only an
abrasion OF the scalp.
Allen continued to FIRE into the crowd.
He shot Lewis Booker, twelve-year-
old colored youth, in the foot, causing
injury that will probably cripple him for
life.
Allen made his escape. 1t is said that
he IL from Clifton Forge.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
Politics In the Convention.

That politics is playing part in the
work OF the convention was brought
strongly to the front today. The most
significant incident occurred during the
discussion of the resolution TO take a re-
cess until July 9th. Those opposed to
this course urged that il was the duty OF
the convention to complete the constitu-
ton in time for its submission to the
people at the fall elections.
Delegate Flood said that the Legisla-
ture had promised the people that the
constitution would be completed as soon
as possible and that its completion and
ratification would be attended with as
little expense as possible. The peopleex-
pected that the document would be sub
mitted at a regular election, and that
the work would be completed in time for
the Gubernatorial election.
''Those who wish the convention 10
take a recess" said Mr.. Flood, "will
cause unnecessary delay and the expense
OF an additional election. can see no
reason why the people should be disap-
pointed. We have nothing to fear II we
formulate a wise and good constitution. "
The convention was startled by the
bold statement Of C. V. Meredith, when
he said: There are very few OF us who
propooe to submit this constitution TO
the people this fall. | am in favor OF
taking a recess to allow the members to
90 to their homes. There is no use in
completing demonstration and allowing
it to stay on the shelf until after the fall
elections for the dissection Of the public. y
Mr.. Meredith was most emphatic in
his stand that a majority OF the conven-
ton was opposed to allowing theconsti-
tuition to go before the people until after
the Gubernatorial election.
Mr.. Flood took the floor second time
and said that he had no means Of know
ing the sense of the convention on the
subject OF submitting the constitution to
the people, but that the people ought to
have an opportunity to dissect the docu-
ment 80 that they may be able to vote in
telligently as to what they desire.-Rich.
News, Saturday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
Madison and culpspsr Notes and
Personals.

Correspondence of THE FREE LANcE.)
Mitchells, June 29th, 1901.
The farmers generally are done har-
vesting, but they do not think the yield
will be az large IA usual.
The telephone company OF Madison, ,Cul-
pepper and adjoining counties is pushing
forward the work ON their line. Wehope
soon To be in communication with Char
lottesville, Richmond, fredericksburg,
and other points. They are putting In
long-distanee phones over the whole
line
Miss jamie Turner, on her way from a
visit 10 her brother in Norfolk, spent sew
eral days with Miss Ellie Lowell. Miss
Dolly Graves, of Orange, was visiting
her cousin, Mrs Lowell, at the same time
Miss Mamie Turner, who has been on
an extended visit to friends and relatives
in Baltimore, Washington and Warren
ton, is expected home the first OF July.
Miss Mary Sparks has returned from
school in Farmville accompanied by one
of her teachers, Miss Coyt, of New Hamp-
shire.
Mrs. Lizzie Brown and daughter, Miss
Sue. of StauntOn, are visiting her brother,
MIR. John NJ. Garnett, at Quiet Shade" ."
Mr.. Marvin Tinsley is home again after
session at V. p. /. He went with a
number of cadets to the Pan-Ameriean
Exposition.
Miss b. W. Gordon, the popular young
lady who has charge Of the Locust Dale
Central, has been indisposed for the past
week. We are glad to say she is at her
post again.
Miss Mary Gilkerson, OF Brandy, has
left after pleasant visit to the Crooked
Run community.
Miss Mary Lucy Willis is having de-
lightful visit to relatives in Richmond.
Miss Annie Willis, OF Lignum, is the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. John M. Garnett
Miss Fannie Sparks has returned from
Hanover, where she went to be brides
maid at the Campbell and Redd wedding.
Miss Nora |. Willis is visiting the Misses
Sanders, near Manassas.
Mrs. Skinner was called to the bedside
of her sister in Fauquier, who was quite
III with pneumonia. L. p. U.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
PRICE, 3 CENTS.
Notes and Personals From Orange
County.


0Correspondence Of The FREE LANCE)
Burr Hill, Va June 29th, 1901.
Mrs. John Adams, of Rapidan Station,
visited h sister, Mrs. D. &. Mason, last
Sunday.
Rev. A. ]. Harlow preached at Zion
church Sunday a. m, he not being able
to fill his regular appointment on Bird
Sunday.
Miss Susie Chewing, daughter OF Mr.
+. A. Chewing, Of Steyensburg, Cul-
peper county, is n guest of her cousins,
the Misses Reynolds, of Locust Grove.
Mr. 7. T. BARLEY, who has been suffer
ing w,,h rheumatism for several days, is
improving.
Mrs. J. Quint SissOn is out again, after
recent spell Of sickness.
Mrs. +. G. Payne has been indisposed
for some time.
Mr.. Thomas Spotswood, Of Pennsyl-
vania, is visiting his wife and family near
True Blue.
Mr.. f. L. BARLEY, Of the railway mail
service at Washington, left Tuesday for
that city, after spending few days with
mis- parents here.
Mr.. John b. Coleman, returned home
yesterday from Philadelphia, where he
has been under medical treatment foI
some time, accompanied by his sister
Mrs. Albert Lewis, and brother, Mr.. Cam
den Coleman, of that city.
L Innlr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, THURSDAY JULY 4, 1901
IN SUMNER TIME.

In summer time the world In fair.
And birds are singing everywhere;
The honeysuckes love to climb
In summer time.
In summer time the flowers bloom,
And sunbeams melt the house Of gloom;
The lusty year Is in its prime
In summer time.
In summer time the clouds on high
Sail DER the bosom Of the sky,
And lazy loeusts lilt in rhyme
In summer time.
In summer time we long to turn
From paths where we must toll and
learn.
We crave the gentle and sublime
In summer time
All save the man with lungs 80 strong,
Who wants TO holler all day long
He sees no honeysuckles climb;
He sees no June days lusty prime;
He hears no locust's lifting rhyme
Nor Graves the gentle and sublime.
He wants to sit out in the sun
And watch the baseball players run
And hear his throat's unceasing chime
In summer time.
-WashingtOn Star.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
A southern Candidate For President

Interesting, although, perhaps, prema-
ture for 1904, is the talk Of concerted
movement by Southern Democrats to
nominate a Southern man for President.
But surely there is no reason why the
Democratic candidate, II a man can be
found of the proper qualities, should not
come from the South; for the Southern
States cast the greater part OF the Demo-
cratic votes. Theproblem is not a prob
lem of sections, but of men and OF princi-
ples. A Populistic candidate from the
south would be no stronger and no
weaker than the same sort OF candidate
from the West. Butif unavailable South
ern Democrat can befound, who will stand
for financial honor, commercial pro
gress, and political Iiberality, he would
give the party character and courage
where IL needs it most. There i
now no sectional reason why we should
not again Southern Presidents. But
neither is their any sectional reason why
we should. 1t is all a question OF
men and Of what they stand ior-
Worlds Work.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
A Good Cough Medicine.

Many thousands have been restored to
health and happiness by the use OF Chan,
berlain's Cough Remedy. II afflicted
with any throat or lung trouble, give It
a trial for tbs certain to prove beneficias.
Coughs that have resisted all other treat-
ment for years, have yielded to tins
remedy and perfect health been restored.
Cases that seemed hopeless, that the
climate of famous health resorts Jailed to
benefit, have been permanently cured Dy
it's use. For sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
Very Decided.
Baltimore SUM-

The wife OF a member of the House OF
Representatives towards morning not
long ago was awaken by unusual noises
below stairs, and tried to rouse her hus-
band.
"Wake upl Wake upl" she said, in a
low voice. You must wake up and go
downstairs; there are thieves in the
house"
oh, no, my dear" reiOined the hall
awake husband, reassuringly. "There
are no thieves in the House they are all
in the Senate"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
CURRENT TOPICS

Some of the pale sherry in the British
royal cellar sold at auction for Sl37.50
per dozen.
Easton-''ls the climate out your way
healthy" WestOn-"Yes, It il, purvi-
din you refrain from stealth horses an
sech.
Proof Of American prosperity is illus
trated by the activity Of American gem
buyers. In every diamond market in
Europe they are seeking To secure preci-
Gus stones for the American market.
There's one thing dogs never do, no
matter how savage they art" remarked
the Simple Mug. What's that" que
ried the Wise Guy. bite holes in their
own pants chuckled the Simple Mug.
John Thompson, of Ottawa, had
finger amputated the other day az the
result of putting chemicals on wart,"
says The Kansas City Journal "And
there will be but little public sympathy
with Mr.. Thompson. The idea OF
putting chemicals on wart when every
body knows that the scientific way to
remove warts il to touch them with the
gizzard of n chicken and then bury the
gizzard at the left-hand corner of the
grave of a politician, saying: Like loves
like: come like, take likel'
pretty Indian wedding took place
Thursday in Hanover county at the
home of the brides father, William King.
who IL full-blooded Indian, when his
daughter, Miss Lille b. King, became
the bride of Solomon CustOlOw, also a
full-blooded Indian -oi the Mattaponi
tribe.
Messrs. Adolphus, Joseph, and Law
renee Zambrano, OF Monterey, Mexico,
are spending the summer in Cape
Charles for the purpose OF learning the
English language sufficient to guarantee
a good standing in their class the coming
year at st. Johns College under the
direction Of DR.. Charles +. Sterling
Light.
Messrs John 5. WOodrum and d. b.
Strouse, owners OF the fine pippin apple
orchard on Rack Creek, this county, are
calculating on a crop of two thousand
barrels of apples this year. They will
market the entire crop in Liverpool. and
will this season try the experiment OF
wrapping the apples in papers and pack
ing them in boxes, like oranges. These
apples have a reputation second to none
in England. The wrappers will be
printed and the label on the wrapper
trade marked Salem Tines Register.
Seven hundred employees OF Danbury,
Conn, Saturday left for an excursion to
Glen Island on the steamer Mohawk.
After spending the day on the island the
party boarded the steamer for the return
trip. The steamer had been under way
/ o minutes, when the excursionists were
startled by a tremendous crash, the ship
had struck rock. A panic followed,
during which the 700 passengers scram-
bled for life-preservers. In the crush wo-
men and children were knocked down
and trampled upon. One child had an
arm broken and another was picked up
seriously injured about the body. Dur
ing the excitement the steamer was
steadily sinking The water was just be
ginning to wash over the decks when re-
| lief arrived. The Mohawk sunk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

nifty, 20 that the birth hour Is practically
without pain or suffering. II enables
the mother to provide q plentiful supply
of healthful nourishment for the healthy
child. It makes weak women strong
and sick women well.
There Is No alcohol in UFavorite Pre-
scription" and It Is absolutely free from
opium, cocaine, and all other narcotics.
Sick women are invited to consult DIR.
Pierce by letter free Of charge. All cor
respondence strictly private and sacredly
confidential. Address DR.. R. V. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y.
II gladly recommend Dr. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription writes Mrs. ]. W.. 9. stephens.
Mia. Northumberland Co.. Virginia. sBeiore
INV third little boy was born took ain bottles.
he Is the finest child and has been from piItn
and suffered very much less than did beiora
in confinement. I unhedtalingly adzise ex-
pectant mothers to use the ravorite Rrescfap-
hon,s
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pelista are q
pleasant and effective laxativs medicine.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
Heartburn.

When the quantity Of food taken is
too large or the quality too rich heart
burn is likely to follow, and especially so
II the digestion has been weakened by
constitution. Eat slowly and not too
freely Of easily digested food. Masticate
the food thoroughly. Let six hours
elapse between meals and when you. feel
q f,iIIness and weight in the region OF the
stomach after eating, indicating that
ven have eaten too much, take one OF
faamherlain's Stomach aad Liver
Tablets and the heartburn may be avoid
ed. For sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

During last May an infant child OF our
neighbor was suffering from cholera in.
fantum. The doctors had given up all
hopes of recovery. took a bottlee OF
Chamberlain Collie, Choler and Diar-
rhoea Remedy to the house, telling them
felt sure it would do good if used ac-
cording to directions. In two days time
the child had fully recovered. The child
is now vigorous and healthy. have
recommended this remedy frequently and
have never known it to fail.-Mrs. Curtis
Baker, Bookwalter, Ohio. Sold by NJ.
NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

VIII AIA OWA AJ.
sical health and
DISPOSE
ton. Many a wife
who had dreaded
motherhood be-
cause Of past ex-
peritnces of pre-
natal misery OF
mind and body
has found a new
era open to her
with the use OF
LII. Fiercc > fa-
vorite Preschp-
ton. 1t gives
physical strength,
soothes the nerves,
and induces re-
freshing sleep. II
gives vigor and
elasticity to the
Oreans of mater
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
The Best Remedy for Stomach and
Bowel Troubles.

II have been in the drug business Tor
twenty years and have sold most all Of
the proprietary medicines OF any note:
Among the entire list have never found
anything to equal Chamberlain's Cole,
Cholera and DisrrhOea Remedy for all
stomach and bowel troubles, says o.
W. Wakefield, OF Columbus, Ga. This
remedy cured two severe cases OF cholera
morbus in my family and | have recon-.
mended and sold hundreds of bottles OF
il TO my customers to their entire salts
faction. Ii affords quick and sure cure
in pleasant form" For sale by NJ. Nj.
| exVi0
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

Schedule corrected to June /, 1901.
All trains arrive at and depart from Penn
sylyania Passenger station, asnlhgIoh ~; =,
Sol a. m.-Daily-for Danvile, charlotte
and way stations, connecting at IaNerIoh
for WaFrentOn, at MANASSAS Tor StrasDurg
and HarrisOnburg daily and StauntOn week
days at Lynehburg with the Norfolk and
Western daily for Roanoke and points south
west and with &. X o. r. X. daily fOrNatural
Bridge and Lexington: ,.,, q, ,,, ,,,.s,
11:l5a m.-Daily-THEUNIT ESTATES
FAST MAIL carries Pullman Sleepers, New
York and Washington to Jaeksonyile, via
Savannah, uniting at Salisbury with run
man Sleeper for Asheville and Hot Springs,
n C., Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis,
Tenn, and at Charlotte with Pullman sleep
er for Augusta and at Danvtile with sleeper
for Birmingham; and at Columbia MIN
sleeper for Charleston, Pullman Sleeper New
York 70 New Orleans. Solid train Nashing-
ton IN New Orleans without change connects
at Lynchburg daily for Natural Bridge ana
Lexington, Va. Dining car service.
1857 A. M.-Daily-LOeal for Chari0ttes-
Vile. connecting at CalvertOn for WarrentOn.
4:01 =. M.-Loeal for Strasburg and har-
risOnburg daily except Sunday, I'm
4:3O +. NJ daily, local for Charlottesviile,
connecting at CalvertOn for Warrenton.
o.5O 10 m daily, Washington and Chatta-
soOga Limited, via Lyneh0urg, Win S,,eepers ,ss
New York and Washington to Memphis ana
New Orleans through Bristol: through
coach to Memphis. Parlor and ObservA-
tiOn Car between Radford, va, ana Attaiia'
Ala Dining Car service.
S.h5 p. M daily New York and Florida Ex-
oress Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars, New
York and Washington to Port tampa, wa
Jacksonville. and to Augusta via COLUMBIA
with connection for Aiken. Through cOaeh
Washington TO Jacksonville. Sunset Person
ally Conducted Tourist Sleeper on TINS tram
leaving washington every Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday, Washington to san fran
cisco without change .,,,,- -
1O:45 d. IN. daily, "MASHlNGIONAM AnD NJ
s0iI;TH- WESTERN, VESTIBULED LIMIT
En - The only exclusively Pullman train be
tween Washington and the South. Con-
poeed OF Dining Cars and Day Coaches,
Pulimaa Vestibuled Sleepers, New YORK
to Nashville, Tenn, Ashville, Knox
willie and Chattanooga; New YORK 70 Mem
nhis Via Birmingham; New York TO New Or
kans via Atlanta and Montgomery, Pull
man Library and Observation car between
New York and Washington and Macon CLUB
car Washington to Atlanta Dining Gar
Connection leaves Richmond at 11.00 p. m.
Trains on the Narrow Guage reach Orange
Tyains on the Southern Railway pass
Orange DAILY as follows:
IL a. IN. 2.s5 p. m, 7:4s p. m.
ii a. m. $40 p. m, 5:37 n. m:
For rates, map folders and sleeping car
snaee apply to nearest Southern Hallway
TTBRaSK TBRyuSK s. CANNON, 3rd V. p. & G. NJ,
4 H. HARDWICK, Gen. Passenger Agent,
n A BROWN. General Agent
WASHINGTON. d. U.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

Sixty persons In Boston and vicinity
are reported to have been poisoned by
being bitten by brown moths.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

TO baby's health must be taken befors
baby's birth. The child can have no
more health than thu mother gives II:
A healthy mother, strong Of body and
cheerful Of mind, will endow TIE child
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
Food Changed to Poison.

Putrefying food in the intestines p1o-
duces effects like those oil arsenic, but Dr.
Kings New Life Pills expel the poisons
from clogged bowels, gently, easily, but
surely, curing Constipation, Biliousness,
Sick Headache, Feyers, all Liver, Kid
ney and Bowel troubles. Only 25c. at
NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
LIQUORS, CIGARS, GROCERIES,

Mrs. j. e. Monroe,
Commerce St., Fredericksburg, Va, keeps
the largest and most varied stock OF
Wines and Liquors in the city. She can
furnish you Whiskey atprices from S1.4
to "a per gallon. 1t includes Star a,
Kentucky Rye, Live Oak, Lord Balti-
more, King Lear, Jefferson Co. Rye, Wig
wan, Indian Hill and many Others.
Wines Of every description. Apple
Brandy $3.50 TO 81 per gallon. A full
line of Cigars and Tobacco, Groceries, etc.
MRS. J. +. MONROE,
313 Commerce St., fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
p. McCracken, Bro. & Co.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
o,r,,,e. ..rr rorroD nLrAIEpg

Offer Ten Thousand Gallons PURE RYE and
BOURBON WHISTLES, from the following
well known distilleries, Graft & 20, OF OntO' .i,
Monticello DlstIllery, OF Maryeand, and W. r.
GRAY. OF Pennsylvania. p.
Agents for Bergner X Engleh Lager Deer ",ei
Agricultural Implements, Seeds, Guano, anu
Cement.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
FLOWERS.

Cut Flowers and Floral De-
A. signs for all Occasions at Rea-
NJ sonable Prices.
M Leave orders with E. c. Ninde
~ Fredericksburg, or send 70
'e ]. PALMER GORDON,
aGES<k Florist, Ashland, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

Additional trains leave boswell $50 a, IN.
except Sunday aud T.2O p. m. daily for Rieh-
mOnd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

For other Information, address
JOHN ID. POTTS,
4. A.. Richmond, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
Vol II. No. So
c. & @. . 70 T0I S7RiIlS

CINCINNATI, LOUISVILLE. CHICAGO ST.
LOUIS AND THE WEST
THR SHORTEST AND QUICKEST ROUTE TO
THE WEST.
The most direct and popular route TO Old
Point and Norfolk.
TRAINS LEAVE BOSWELL, VA.
June 30. 1901.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

No. ;. No. :. No. 3.
Ex. sun. Daily. Daily.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

Some of the pale sherry in the British
royal cellar sold at AUCTION for Sl37.1O
per dozen.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-01-12
$1,000 to Loan On
Cotton.

We have 500, 900 to loan on cotton
consigned to us, at the rate of per
cent. per annum. Being believers in
higher prices. we are willing to make
loans within 20 per cent. of the actual
value of cotton at time of delivery, and
hold your cotton until ordered to dis
pose of same Our charges for storing
and selling will be as reasonable as
could be asked for, and you can feel
assured orr sales will more than equal
any made in New Orleans. Memphis
or Vicksburg. We solicit trial ship
ment. Call on our representative, Mr..
Sol Cohen, at the Lake Providence
Bank, who will be pleased to make
you advances and give you any infor-
nation you may wish.
THE WALDAUER co.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-01-12
THE WALDAUER CO.

Mr.. L. Waldauer, of the Waldauer
Cotton Co, of Greenville was in town
on Monday last Strengthening up the
affairs of the late Mr.. Sol Cohen. VINO
was their representative in ProVi-
dence. Mr.. WaIdauer Informed us
that il Mr.. Cohen had not died, he
would have remained here during the
entire year as their representative, but
that now they would not send any per-
son to take his place until next fall,
when they will have cotton buyer
here. MIR. Waidauer says that if any
planter in the parish wishes advances,
they can get it from the Waldauer
Cotton Co, by giving first class securi-
~. lie returned TO Greenyille Tues-
day morning.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-01-12

Lily Berry, acourtesan of the worst
kind, got Oh the war path last Friday
night aud pulled her gun, and let it 60
four or five times at another negress
who had "crossed her path" Lii wac
boozy at the time, which no doubt-w as
The reason that The woman was not
killed. Miss Berry had her trial be-
fore Mayor Franklin last Saturday
who fined her $l5 90 and costs, and
sent her before the district court for
carrying concealed weapons and shoot
ing at with intent 10 xiii. She is now
in Jail and her chances for the pen are
bright.