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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

WRITING on the sad showing-a
barrel and a half of apples-fOr Vir-
ginia at the Pan-American Expo
sition the Richmond News finds this
explanation:
I'VE have been giving too much atten-
ton to classics and traditions, to states
manship and orator. and the glories OF
Greece and Rome and the colonial period,
and too little to the practical conditions
of the present, To the methods OF trade,
the rules OF business, the advantages OF
advertising, to the great American art OF
hustle. We have busily taught line
contempt for the dollar and neglected to
teach how to get il on one side or to do
without it on the other. Consequently a
large proportion of our best brains and
blood and vital force, seeking practical
results and objects. has been going away
from us every year to help build other
States. Our political leaders have been
devoting their thought and labors TO
petty politics and
the whole State goes daft every
yearand every other six months over
nominations and elections. Let the
constitutional Convention give IA
fewer elections and wewill have more
apples at the next exposition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

The agitation in the Convention
for extra pay to certain employees
and the big fee to stenOgraphers is
not reassuring TO the average Vir-
gilman who is far away from the
"scene of conflict" In this as in all
things there can be a penny wise
and pound foolish" policy, and we
are not in position to Judge whether
the Convention is acting foolishly in
these matters or not. But we do
hope that they will bear in mind the
promises of the Norfolk convention
and keep expenses down to the lowest
notch consistent with thorough and
acceptable work.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
GENERAL NEWS.

President Kruger has abandoned his
trip to America on account Ofold age.
Andrew Carnegie VIII give S750,000
toward the erection of library in De
troit Michigan.
Gen. Daniel Butterfeld grows weaker.
His ply stefan thinks he cannot survive
many days longer.
The trust has advanced the price of
inseed oil from 60 cents to 80 cents per
gallon since June !
The old Century Home, in New York,
once used as Washing ton = headquarters,
was destroyed by fre.
Nearly 80, 900 employees OF the Ameri-
can Sheet Steel Company and American
Steel Hoop Company went on strike.
Mrs. Mckinley continues to improve in
health, and all arrangements are per
fected for the President aud his wife To
leave Friday for Canton for the summer.
The news comes from Honolulu that
L. ). Judge Estee has intimated that he
would not admit to citizenship in the
United States native Of the island Of
Guem.
1t is reported that j. p. Morgan IL
planning to consolidate all of the btu
minous coal properties east OF the Missis-
sippi and north OF the Ohio and Poto-
mac rivers.
While raiding n negro gambling den in
| Mississippi thei officials were fired upon
by the negroes. The officers returned the
| fire and five blacks were killed. None of
the whites were injured.
In the intercollegiate boat races Tues
day. Cornell won the university eight
Dared shell race at POughkeepsie, and
made new worlds record OF Is min
utes 53.l- ) seconds Pennsylvania won
the race for freshman Fights in 1920 10.
Cornell won the race for the University
| fourourcd shell in l.393-j.
The Southern Negro Congress met in
| Jackson, Miss, Tuesday. One hundred
| delegates. representing nearly every
| Southern State, are in attendance. The
| sessions are expected 10 continue three
days. Rev. +. b. Topp, of Jackson, was
elected president, and W. ii. Noble, OF
Galveston. Texas, secretary. The object
of the congress is tO-encourage the ne
groes of the South to redouble their Ell
forts along Industrial lines for general
betterment Of their condition.
Monday was the hottest July on re-
cord. At $40 p m, the Thermometer
at the weather Office in New York reach
% degrees. The record shows that in
the thirty years preceding on only two
days in all that period has a higher tenn
perature been reached. These were July
o, 1876. and July 3, 1898. On these
DAYS the thermometer reached % de-
grees. Many persons died from and
hundreds were FRUSTRATED by the heat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
QUEEN SABE?

The Democratic party in Maryland
is wheeling around and trying to get
into fighting trim for the next Legis-
latnre, which it hopes will be OF such
complexion as to land ex-senator
German again into the u. 5. Senate.
The indications are that Democracy
will win, but what a sight the old
party in that State presents The
Democrats OF q decade or so ago
those who fought its battles in "perl-
ous" times and steered the old ship
safely oyer many reef hardly rec
ognize their party in its new presenta-
tion-scarred and mangled and built
of motley crew. She may or may
not win out with these war-worn
veterans leading, depending for sup
port upon new and uncertain files.
The experience of Maryland looks
very much as though it may be the
experience through which all of the
Southern States in turn will probably
pas. Virginia saw it in Mahone's
time. but it is not the issues OF today
or of the two dominant parties that
were in the ascendancy then. New
and purely local issues turned the
cards in that game, and when the
emancipation fell from his high estate
in his followers minds the castle
which he had reared was seen to be
one almost of air. Nevertheless it
served a purpose, and to Democracy
it seemed a good and lasting lesson.
Possibly it is recollections OF this yet
that has kept Virginians- who are
sstless politically, ii nothing else
together so long, and may continue
to do so for awhile longer.
mich of the States political future
lies in the hands OF the present Con-
stitutional Convention. What mat
tiers if it does contain few Republic
cans some elected over old "war-
horses" by the new issue of Demo-
Gratis that is not altogether youngin
years OF political experience. These
are in no degree in the way of their
compatriots. If the latter act wisely
IL is presumed that the minority win
Dime in; il they should be indiscreet
the letter will not count in the pro-
test. That body has much to answer
for to the coming generations the
making Of laws to govern millions,
and the integrity Of the democratic
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
Greene County For Montague, willard
and Jsffrias.

A mass-meeting of the Democrats of
Greene county. at Ruckersville, elected
delegates to the Norfolk convention in
structed for Montague for Governor,
Willard for Lieutenant-GOvernor, Jeffries
for Attorney General, and Ellyson for
State Chairman. The following were
elected Hon. Geo. w. Graves, W. H..
Locker, George b. jennings, r. b. Simp-
son and the following alternates: J. N.
Without, Thomas Graves, j. +. Douglas,
II. b. jennings.
The following delegates were elected
to the Senatorial Convention: Hon. Geo.
w. Graves, X. ~ Stephens, G. b. Jennings,
Sidney g. Deane. Tine following are al
ternates: j. N. Without, Eugene Stevens,
J. d. Gorrell, Russell Early, with in
struetions to vote for John $. Chapman,
for the Senate.
DR.. r. b. Pennington, county chairman,
was elected delegate-at-large to both
conventions.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
WESTu0RELauD..
Wheat Crop short-Lodged in Jail-Liquor
Licenses Refused Dog Tax Personals, Etc.
Correspondence of The FREE LANcr)

Correspondence of The FREE LANCE.)
Montross, Va, July LIST, 1901.
The steam whistles OF threshing en-
gines are heard on all sides The wheat
Is falling far short in quantity and quail
ity compared with 1900. The season
has proven favorable to spring oats and
while this crop has not been reaped, the
prospect IL exceptionally good.
The last ten days Of dry weather has
given the farmers an opportunity to pay
attention to the luxuriant growth oil
grass which at one time seemed To claim
the land planted in corn. The crops are
now in good titled condition and corn il
looking fine.
George Rollins, of Colonial Beach, was
brought to Montross Tuesday last and
lodged in Jail for assault and battery on
woman residing at Colonial Beach by
the name of Yates, in which it IL said
hat-irOns and fists played conspicuous
part, winding up with hair pulling.
Julia Tate, n cOlOred girl, who was In
the employment OF Mrs. Yates, Of Colo
nj llBeach, ~ nurse to children, and at.
tempted to poison the child Of Mrs.
Yates by giving it concentrated lye, was
placed in jail Tuesday. The child il crit
ically i'll. II death results WestmOr =
land will have the first murder ease for
twenty-five years.
Mr.. John 4. Muse and wife left yester-
day by steamer Wakefield for two
weeks visit to friends in Washington.
Dr. q. G. Mann let's days since on
Western trip and will not return for
several weeks.
At the June term of the county court
Monday last II. llorner applied for
license to sell liquor at Evansville, and
was refused the same by Judge Beale on
the ground that the applicant did not
reside at the place where the business
would be conducted and would not con
duet the business all the time in person.
Mr.. Smoot. Of Oak Grove, was also re-
fused license on account OF the place he
ing not suitable one; to sell liquor. In
each ease an appeal was taken.
There are in the county three hundred
dogs on which owners have paid no tax.
Justice Chandler was busily engaged this
week issuing warrants which fixes the
death sentence on dogs that have not
complied with the law after July LIST, at
which time dog days for 1901 will begin.
Mr.. George Rollins, who was confined
in the county Jail, has been bailed in the
sum of $500. His son furnished the re-
quired bail. !.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
King George Notes and Personals.
Correspondents Of THE FREE LANcE.)


King George C. H., July 2nd, 1901.
Mr. Thomas l.. Hunter. of Washing
ton. is spending his months leave, with
his relatives at the Courthouse.
Mr.. " William Tayloe, son of Mr.. VIM.
Tayloe. OF "Powhatan, left June Both
to take the summer law course at the
University OF Virginia.
Mr.. +. 4. Solan. of your city, was a
welcome visitor at the Clerk : office, j une
9th.
Miss BERTHE and Minnie Seitz, OF New
ark. who have been the guests OF Miss
Bount Mason, at Cleveland, have re-
turned.
Mr. T. |. largest OF Bleak Hill, >" who
has been visiting friends in Baltimore,
he's returned.
Mr.. James l.. Payne, Of this county,
hasIgOne into the commission business IN
Washington, firm name being Payne X
Rice. His many friends here wish him
much success.
Eddie Coates, a colored boy about Il
wears old, is in Jail charged with felony,
hay ing been sent on to the grand jury by
Justice $. NJ. Welch.
An entertainment will be given at
King George c. H. on the eveningof the
9th of July, 1901, consisting Of many
bright attractions. A large tournament
will take place earlier the same evening.
Public cordially invitcd.
Robert Carter, who has carried the
mail rom King George c. II. to Matthias
Point for the past four years, made his
last trip the Doth Of June. No more
honest, reliable and accommodating ear
rier was ever on any rou.. Goodbye,
Robert, may your days be happy and
your chickens many.
Mr.. George c. Stuart, from White Sui
phur Springs, West Virginia, who has
been spending a few days with his
mother, Mrs. X. +. Stuart, has returned.
Mss Partie Stuart, of Alexandria, who
has been visiting friends in the county
has returned home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
SOME DEATHS.

Mr.. Thomas r. Moore, OF Gloucester
county, died Monday.
DR.. h. l.. Winston, of Hanover {. H.,
received telegram Monday announcing
the sudden death of his brother, Philip
ID. Winston, of Minneapolis, Mimi, in
Chicago.
DR.. Thomas Taylor, aged sixty-seven,
died Monday at his home near Leeds
town, WestmOreland county.
Mrs. Jane f. Trent, aged 60 years,
while attending the burial of her nephew,
Roy Hoal, died in the city cemetery at
Roanoke. She threw up her hands and
screamed as the coffin was being lowered
in the grave and died almost before help
reached her side.
Mrs. Rena Downing, widow OF the late
John Downing, of Sandy, Rappahan-
mock county, dropped dead in her dining
room Sunday morning. She leaves four
children. She was buried Monday in the
family burial ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
NJ. Bryan at Newport News.

Col. William ]. Bryan lectured on "a
Conouering Nation at Newport News
Monday night. He was introduced by
Gov. Tyler. =,
After the lecture a banquet, rendered by
the City Democratic Committee, was
giyen in honor CT the Nebraskan, with
the following toasts: "The United
States" Col. Bryan; Virginia" Gov.
Tyler; '0The City of the Ships" r. q.
BickfOrd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
Special Excursion to Buffalo Via.
RF.GP.R. r. s1l.6o Round Trip.

For Pennsylvania Railroad trains
leaving Washington $50 A. NJ, July Bird,
9th. 2;Ird and 31st; August 9th, 10Th,
Dist. and 9th: September 9Th, 18th,
18th and Goth, the Richmond, Fredericks-
burg Il Potomac Railroad will sell special
ironclad- signature excursion tickets to
Buffalo at low rate Of $l1.6 round trip
from fredericksburg. Tickets good only
for continuous passage in each direction
and limited to return within seven az
DAYS including date leaving Washington.
On sale for trains leaving Frederick
sburg | 30 2. NJ. 5:2S p. NJ. and 1923 +.
NJ. on days previous to excursions from
Washington and for 5:07 A. NJ. train on
the above mentioned dates.
c. G. Cox. Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
He Kant His Leg.

Twelve years ago J. :W. Sullivan, OF
Hartford, Conn, scratched his leg with a
rusty wire. Inflammation and blood
poisoning set in. For two years he SUI
iered intensely. Then the best doctors
urged amputation, but" he writes, IL
used one bottle of Electric Bitters and Y
boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salye and my
leg was sound and well az ever" For
Eruptions, Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum,
Sores and all blood disorders Electric
Bitters has no rival on earth. Try them.
M. NJ. Lewis will guarantee satisfaction
or refund money. Only 80 cents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
For over rifty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by millions
of mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays all pains,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. II viii 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, 1901-07-04

party in no little measure. Theparty
ship is crossing the reefs. Maryland
was wracked between Democracy
and Republicanism; Democracy was
beached. VIII the Virginia Constitu-
ton prove a trusty pilot or a treach-
erous Jog in the dangerous passage
begun, and in which there seems no
disposition to turn back?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

Mr.. ]. II. Biscoe on Monday publicly
announced his candidacy for the Demo-
cratic nomination for the Legislature by
the convention which win meet some
time in August or September. 1t is
thought no other name will be presented
to the convention. The many friends OF
Mr.. Richard Decker are urging him to
take the nomination from the Republican
convention as its candidate for the Leg
islature. He has the subject under con-
sideration.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

The report of the Finance Commit
tee published on our fourth page to-
day shows that the city is in safe
hands and the improvement IN our
financial condition is steady and per-
manent. 1t was but a few years ago
thai the town was a borrower in
order TO tide OverfrOm one collection
period to another, but this report
shows that at the beginning OF this
financial year the treasury has a nice
balance of overtime thousand dollars.
This is gratifying to every citizen,
and the Committee and the Council
should be congratulated upon this
fine exhibit. Not only so, but the
city is to be congratulated also
upon this evidence OF its thrift and
the economical management OF its
public affairs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

AFTER today the doubling Thorn
asses will be convinced that the torrid
weather hasn't caused the small
boys enthusiasticp patriotism togrow
flaccid.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
Raruhliuana won Naks Biz Tieht.

Evidently the Republicans are prepar-
ing to put up big fight in Virginia this
fall. The members of that party in the
Constitutional Convention are watching
every point, both in connection with the
WORK Of that body and in the campaign
OF the Democrats. hoping to turn them
to their own advantage.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

A CLAM digger's wife found a pearl
that recently sold for $4,000. The
clam digging business would soon
eclipse the Texas oil boom if this sort
OF thing were of frequent occurrence.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
Don't Let Them Suffer.

Often children are tortured with itching
and burning eczema and other skin dis
eases, but Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals
the raw sores, expels Inflammation,
leaves the skin without scar. Clean,
fragrant, cheap, there's no salve on earth
as good. Tryit. Cure guaranteed. Only
25c, at NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

When you want a modern, up-to-
date physic try Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. They are easy to
take and pleasant in effect. Price, %
cents. Samples free at NJ. NJ. Lewis
drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

HAVING gathered all the political
plums at the recent Republican con-
vention in Ohio, Mark Hanna may
now feel disposed toplay the octopus
on the tin-can trust.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

THE Convention has not evinced
any desire to be entertained with
notes from the "Fog-Horn OF the
Commoner."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

II THIS scorching weather don't
make the Convention swear that body
should go down into history honored
and sung for its immaculate purity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
INK-spoTs FROM EXCHANGES.

MAHOMET DECIDES TO LEAVE The
MOUNTAIN.
Norfolk Landmark
Adiutant- General COrbin has gone to
the Philippine. 1t has been the ambition
of his life to get Miles away
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
MARRIAGES.

Licensed to marry in Washington
John Wanzer, of Fauquier county, and
Alice Hollins.
James Bennett, Buffalo, n. y, and
Laura Maddox, Fairfax. were licensed in
Baltimore TO marry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

THE Western preachers are getting
out of their coats, but they will find it
a hard job to knock Mephistopheles
out this hot weather.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

THIS sort OF weather is calculated to
cause the Sultan Of Turkey to change
his mind and regard the typewriter
as a god-send,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
srArE or omo. eIrY oE ToLEDol .

IUCAB COUNTY,
FRANK ]. CHENEY makes oath that he IL
senior partner of the firm Of r. J. CHENEY x
Co., doing business In the city OF Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm viii pay the sum 81 ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case Of Ca
TARRH that cannot be cured by the use of
HALL's CATARRH CURE. .
Sworn 20 before me and subscribed IN my
presence, this 9th day Of December, A. ID. 1886.
f A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure II taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces ~ the system. Send for testimonials
vi. CHENEY & Co, Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
NOT EXACTLY NARROWING.

tKlchmOnu DlbpHJcn.J
1t has all along been feared that trusts
would ultimately tear up theearth. Now
the worst has come. The plow trust has
been formed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

Tue ice man and the laundry man
are now very popular candidates for
tariff.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

IT DOES not appear to be warm
enough in South Africa to mature the
Boer-British peace conferences.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

WITH combination of old Sol and
Fourth Of July oratory the people
will get well cooked today.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04
AUCTION SALE
-OF-
tn r e e
.C1lniIngFaCIOIiIGS
On Rappahannock River,
in Essex County, Va.
At the request of the owners ] snail sell at
public auction in rappahannOek, Va, In front
Of Virginia Hotel on
MONDAY, JULY 18th,

1901, at ~ m. three valuable canning fac
tories owned by the late firm OF y. W. kriete
a Co One Is situated az TappahannOck, one
at huntsville and the other at Bathurst. All
three are In "A fine trucking section, convenient
to steamboat line 10 Baltimore. and are sup
piled with necessary equipments for canning
all kinds Of fruits and vegetables. Sufficient
land will be sold with each factory for needs
OF same, not exceeding One-fOuFth Of an acre
TERMS: One-fourth Of purchase money la
cash and balance on credit of one aud two
years, purchaser TO execute bond with APP
proved security for said balance, and the title
paid II. !. LEWIS,
iu2 tiuf3 West Point, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-04

Hon. Jno. l.. Jeffries Is working hard
for third place on the ticket and Is con
fldent Of winning.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-07-06

If you have sore throat Pain-Kfller
will cure it. IF you have a cough or
cold. Pain-Killer win end 1t. If you
have cramps or diarrhoea. Pain-Killer
will relieve it. If you cut, burn or
bruise yourself, Pain-Killer will stop
the pain. In short, bottle of Pain
Killer on your shelf viii save you pain,
time and money. Avoid substitutes.
there is but one Pain-Killer. Perry Da-
Wis. Price % cents and so cents.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-07-06
A Bad Skin
Boils. PimpIas. Imuure Blond.

nohs are simply very large pimples.
me trouble is not in the skin, but
Down deep in the blood. You cannot
nave q good, smooth skin unless il is
hesrished by pure blood, and the only
way TO make your blood pure is to take
strong blood-purifying medicine.
HI. F. lillian, of $40 Rae Street
Nsrth Fitzroy, Victoria, sends us this
sssser and his photograph:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-07-06
California Oil Stocks
1888
JUDD & co.

307 Stangenwald Building.
Are the agents for the following on
Companies:
ROCKEFELLER OIL CO.. selling at
so cents per share.
La PRIMERA OIL CO.. selling at S5
cents per share.
OCCIDENTAL OIL CO.. Combine
plan), selling at 20 cents per share.
SULPHUR CREEK LUBRICATING
OIL CO., selling at 10 cents per
share.
Ell REY OIL CO., at Is cents per
share.
Oil Stocks pay on an average as good
as sugar plantations, some of them are
known to pay so per cent year. Now
is the time to buy, before the prices
are raised. The above companies are
bona hde ones, and not Wildcats"
Circulars mailed on application
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-07-06
Once Tried
Always Used.

To have good bread, healthy
bread is most essential, especially
when you remember that it must
suit both the tastes and digestions
of all the members of the house
hold, from the baby up to the
grandparents. Everything that
leaves our Bakery is a product OF
the most careful attention in every
detail.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-07-06
Az RS


thought would give it trial. Il took only
four bottles TO drive all the impurities out Of
my system and maxi my blooo rich. have en-
joyed the best Of health ever since I tooLr i ;,
III your tongue is coated, If your food dis
tresses you, if you are con-tipate,l or bilious.
take Ayers Pills.
Prepared by DE-. J. c. Aver Co., Lowell, bass u S.
HOLSTER DRUG CO., Agents.