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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09
POLITICAL.

Dinwiddie county elected delegates
saturday and instructed for Montague,
Willard and Jeffries.
Frederick county Democrats, at pri-
maries Saturday, instructed delegates
or Montague and Willard.
Montague carried Nelson county for
Governor by 731 majority, emitting him
to the 10 delegates from that county.
Hon. Geo. w. Settle announces himself
a candidate for reelection to the House
of Delegates from Rappahannock county.
d. I. Waller announced himself candi-
date for the Democratic nomination for
the House of Delegate from Caroline
county.
]. H. Crank, Robert Crawford, X. f.
Trice, and J. +. Bib, are mentioned as
aspirantsfor the Legislature from Louisa
county.
Mr.. ". II. Lawson announces himself
a candidate for the Democratic nomina-
ton for the Legislature from Essex and
Middlesex counties.
The Washington Post says: "The
new political machine down in Virginia
is disposed to be even more arbitrary
than the one it succeeds"
Mr.. A. c. Walter, the delegate from
Orange, will probably be a candidate for
the House of Delegates from that county
this fall. Mr.. Walter is a Republican in
politics, though if heru it will be as an
independent.
In a card published in the Urbanna
Sentinel, State Senator Thomas +.
Blakey, of Essex, announces that he is
candidate for reelection. The report to
the contrary is not true.
On July goth, the Republicans of Rich
mond county will hold mass-meeting
at Warsaw to perfect party 0rganiza-
ton and to elect delegates TO the State
Convention which meets in Charlottes-
vile in August.
al am not q candidate for the u. 5.
Senate to succeed Senator Daniel, says
Governor Tyler. 81 have heard some OF
this talk concerning my having my eye
on his seat when his term expires. You
may deny it emphatically
There is one commendable thing to be
said of the Hon. Claude Swanson. He
is not going up and down the land
exhibiting his political sores Would his
political contemporaries have proved to
be such game losers?-Wash. Post.
Charles L. Dawes has presented his
resignation to the President as Comp
troller OF the Currency, to take effect
October 1, for the purpose Of entering
the race in Illinois for U. S. Senator to
succeed Senator William Il. Mason,
who has already begun on active can
yass.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09
CONSTITUTIONAL
CONVENTION.
Doings Of and Sayings In and About the
Great Virginia Body.

The committee on Education has
agreed upon the status Of the school SUI
perintendents. ltagrees that these offices
shall not be abolished.
The Convention took n recess Wednes-
day until today President Goode an
nounced the personnel Of the Committee
on Agriculture, Mining, etc. Mr.. W. H..
Cobb, of Caroline, in n member.
Mr.. j. Is. Y. Thornton. Of Manassas,
made an eloquent appeal to the con
vention to appoint az page at large
Walter Moncure. Of Stafford county,
n iatherless boy Of IL. IL was ex-
planned that the lad IL n grandson of
Judge Moncure, formerly one OF the most
distinguished members Of the Virginia
Supreme Court. The convention with
but one dissenting voice agreed To the
appointment.
ALABAMA's CONVENTION.
The famous grandfather clause is
worrying the Alabama solons. Some Of
that States dblest lawyers declare it.
will not stand Supreme Court test.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09
GENERAL NEWS

1t is thought the great steel strike will
soon end.
President and Mrs Mckinley have gone
to Canton, Ohio.
The forces Of the Filipino insurgent
leader Bellarmino have been captured.
They number 900 men.
Reports indicate that ! o persons were
killed all over the country "a result OF
the Fourth of July celebrations.
Civil government has been inaugurated
at Manila and three natives will be add
ed to the Philippine Commission.
On the Thames Friday the Leander,
the picked champions OF all England,
won the worlds greatest boat race from
the Pennsylvania crew.
A victory for the Constitution, defeat
for the independence, a commendable
showing for the old champion, the Co
lumbia, is the record OF the first days
contest of the big sloops at Newport, X.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09
For over Pity 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. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists in every part OF the world.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Be sure and
ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup.v and take no other kind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09
Erotistic and Abusive.

It was the action of Senator Martin
and his friends, in defeating four years
ago a resolution looking to the popular
selection of Senators, which put In mo-
tion therevolution which is sweeping this
State. and which has already over
whelmed and destroyed as selfish and as
autoeratic political machine as ever
cursed any Commonwealth in the Union.
II was a revolt against this machine
and it's detestabIe methods, which has
practically given Mr.. Montague the DEM
ocratic nomination for Governor two
months in advance Of the meeting oil the
State observation-disclosures News, June
22fh
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09

THAT ex-Coniederate veteran OF
near Woodstock. Va, who recently
had the skin burned from his body
and leg by lightning, and whom the
doctors say will recover, mightrender
the British valuable service in South
Africa il utilized as a Boer-bullet
OctOpHs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09

Tie Socialist Labor party held a State
convention in Richmond.July and made
the following nominations for State OIL
GERS For Governor-Hugh d. MacIier,
of Manchester. For Lieutenant Goyer-
nor-Hugh Bolton, OF Hampton. For
Attorney -General-B. Dorsey DowneyEof
Roanoke. after several speeches by the
visiting delegates and local Socialists,
the convention adjourned sine die.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09

The Petersburg lndex-Appeal has
entered upon the 37th year OF its
usefulness hale and hearty. 1t is a
clean, brainy newspaper, expressing
its opinions in a forcible and indie
pendent manner worthy of the admi-
ration of all.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09

ANDREW CARNEGIE is reported TO
have said in an interview that he
would give all his millions ii he could
be restored to youth and health.
How forcibly does this impress us
with the truth of Holy Writ that,
"Allis vanity an vexation of spirit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09
The Louisa Telephone 90. Goes with the
Bell Go.

In Richmond Saturday the Bell Com
pany sprang n surprise on the interests
opposed toit, when the Louisa Telephone
Company, long-distance line connect
ing the local independent company with
the western hall of the State, severed its
connection with the local company and
formed an alliance with the Bell Com
pany.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09

MARK HANNA made a safe hit while
running the bases of the Ohio State
Republican Convention. The Mckis-
son umpire seems to have been
IGNORED.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09

J. PIERPONT MORGAN is again In
New York. Wall street will now pro-
coed to regulate the tension OF finan-
cial affairs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09

THE Republican activity in Virginia
NAV at least contain sufficient mo-
mentum to cause Mr.. Willard to I'M
timber his pocket-book and let loose
his "bar'l.'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09

AGUINALDO is more interested In
keeping up with the cook tent than
he is in following either the Constltu-
ton or the flag.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09

THE framing OF the Constitution
bids fair TO be ii little costly, but we
trust it will not be of the gOld-brick
TYNE
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09

OUR new subjects in Porto Rico and
elsewhere did not celebrate the glori-
GUS Fourth with much eclat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09

SOME names are long enough to
make their owners people OF letters,
if nothing else.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09

SO MUCH constitutional prominence
is not appetizing to the colored
brother.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09
Special Excursion to Buffalo Via.
r.. r. & P. B. r. sll.eo Round Trip.

For Pennsylvania Railroad trains
leaving Washington 1850 A. NJ, July Ord,
9th, 23rd and 3lst; August 9th, 10th,
DIST. and 9th; September 9TH, 18th,
18th and 26th, the Richmond ,Fredericks.
burg & Potomac Railroad will sell special
ironclad signature excursion tickets to
BuffaIo at low rate of $11 go round trip
from Fredericksburg. Tickets good only
for continuous passage in each direction
and limited to return within seven ~
days including date leaving Washington.
On sale for trains leaving Frederick
sburg 1:39 z. NJ. 5:2S T. M. and 9;29 Z.
NJ. on days previous to excursions IRON
Washington and for a:07 A. NJ. train on
the above mentioned dates.
C. c. Cox, Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09
DEATH OF Mr.. JAMES R. COLLINS.
Sick Only One Week Funeral, Etc.

Correspondence of TnE FREE LANCE
Bowling Green, Va. July Sth, 1901.
In the death of Mr.. James K. Collins
this community has lost one whose place
cannot easily be filled. After just one
week of intense suffering, he breathed his
last on Friday evening at $50 o'clock,
and his spirit winged its flight unto its
God. For a number of years he had
been consistent member of the Baptist
church and at the time of his death
was clerk of Calvary Baptist church.
Though comparatively young man, he
left an impression of his Christian life on
all with whom he came in contact. He
was the oldest son Of Mr. and Mrs. q.
T. Collins. The funeral took place at
Calvary Baptist church, ON Saturday
evening ut 6 o'clock, Rev II. l.. Quarles,
ID. d., and Rev Andrew Broaddus con-
Quoting the service. The interment was
in Lakewood Cemetery.
The pall-bearers were: Active-Messrs.
Aubrey Valentine, +. W. Chandler, X. e..
Moncure, ". b. Broaddus, r. A. Coghill,
and c. A. Broaddus. Honorary-T. d..
Coghill, W. ". Raines, W. l.. BrOaddus,
DIR. c. S. Webb, L. r. Coghill, f. C. Mon
cure, II. B. Gill, W. q. COghill.
X.Y.Z.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09

Judge William Gordon Robertson, OF
Roanoke, is q candidate for the nomtna-
ton for Attorney General.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09

1t is thought the great steel strike will
soon end.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09

Dinwiddie county elected delegates
Saturday and instructed for Montague,
Willard and Jeffries.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-07-09
v. IEEER!ES CHEWING, Nd,

Late House Surgeon and Resident Physician
TO Virginia Hospital. Richmond)
Offers his professional services to the citizens
of Fredericksburg and vicinity. Office oppo-
site Johnston & Pearson's, Princess Anne 81.
Residence 4O4 Hanover 81. my@S-zm
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-11-29
Singleton-DeIany.

Thanksgiving day was to two
persons in the city signslized by
an occasion of special JOY. addi-
tional to the usual festivities. To
John j. Singleton and Mrs. Lena
Delany it will be remembered as
auspicious because of their hymen-
cal union, at 1890 p M, at 704
n. Pixies Peak Ave. Rev Ralph HI.
Houseman officiated in the pres
ence of some half dozen intimate
friends 4 wedding Thanksgiving
dinner was partaken of Immediate
ly following the ceremony. Mr..
Singleton will continue his resi-
dence in Victor, where he goes
with his bride on the coming
Monday. We offer our sincere
well wishes to the contracting
parties.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-11-29
Shiar-Speir.

Wednesday evening at s O'Clock
p. 5. Shiar and Eva L. Spear we're
by Rev. Houseman given the sac
red VOWS that bind two lives in
happy wedlock The bride is
favorably known by many as the
efficient assistant of Mrs. p H..
Fell in the conduct of the Rock
Island hotel, while the groom 5
years residence in Florence, with
ID r McRae, hardware. has given
him an acquaintance which bears
to him respect and esteem. Mr.
Shiar has provided comfortable
home for his bride in the Roberts
& Coryell terrace on West Second
street, where they are at home to
their friends.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-11-29
b. p. o. Elks.

The Elks hold their regular
meeting tonight in their hall in
their hall in the Labach block.
The antlers will be placed on two
candidates. Sunday afternoon at
3 O'Clock the Elks will hold their
annual memorial service at ST
Adams chapel The mem bers
will meet at the hall at , o'clock
and march to the church.
Following is the program:
Processional-"F Funeral March" Chopin
Mrs A. l.. Beers,
Ritual Services Opening Ceremonies - Lodge
Quartette The BridSe" - Longfellow
Cridde and y, V. Tanner.
Ritual Service Opening Ode, air "Auld Lang
Mrs. A l. Beers, accompanist'
Prayer .----..--. BY the Chaplain
solo-"rhs Holy city .....,-.....- Adams
Mrs. Alva kooutz Miss Mccullough nc-
cumpanist,
- Bro Loe Champion
Double ouartette -"Hark Hart My Soul
Mrs W. 5. widerfelt, Mrs. j W. Gnnn.
Mrs. W f. Mitchell, Mrs W, H. Rruu-
nick Bros. X G Atkinson, J. W. Gum,
+. B. Criddle aud y. V. Tanner.
oration-"The Origin, Interests and Pur.
poses of Elkdurn' Bro. J. q. johnson
Solo-"Crossing the Bar - Dudley Buck
Mrs. j. w. Gum, Mrs. Beers, nccompanist.
Ritual Services Closing Ceremonies Lodge
DoHclogy -------- -------. BY the Congregation
Brnediction.
Reeessional-" Dead darcI from Saul" uaa,;,s,
Mrs. A. L. Beers.
Crossing the Bar" the solo
which Mrs. Gum will sing was
Tennyson's last poem.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-11-29

5 Aman Moore, manager of
. the Portland Cement company,
5 returned from Denver yester-
5 day where he had been to at
tend meeting of the board of
. directors. He authorizes The
5 TRIBUNE to state that next
) Tuesday morning large force
of men will begin work on the
) construction of the new plant,
which will be located between
the old plant and the river.
y
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-11-29
Thanksgiving Service.

Yesterday was observed in Flor
ence in very quiet manner.
Uuion services were held in the NJ
+. church yesterday morning.
All the pastors of the different
denominations took part. The
sermon WAS delivered by Rev.
David Lyons An anthem WAS
sang by the choir. Miss Mary
Milliken sang a solo.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-11-29
Red Hens BaII.

The Independent Order of Red
Men gave "A mask ball last night
and it was in every way success.
The Red Men are noted for giving
successful dances and the one last
night was no exception. There
We're between 200 and 300 maskers
and spectators present. Prizes
were given to the best lady's and
gentleman's costume. Mrs. w. II
Tabor was awarded the lady's
prize, handsome gold watch, she
being the best represented Poca-
hontas, and David Houston was
awarded the beautiful gold foun-
tain pen, his costume representing
a sailor
The feature of the evening was
the Indian scalp dance A num-
Der of the members of the lodge
were uniformed in Indian robes
and suits, and HI. S. Owens, repre-
senting pedestrian, fell asleep
and soon the Indian scouts, scent
ing his trail, gave warning to the
band of Indians and then the vic
tim was scalped. The scalp dance
followed.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-11-29

DIR. j l.. Edwards was visited
this morning by United States
marshal who subpoenaed him
to attend United States court
in Los Angeles, Immediately, MS a
witness in criminal case. The
doctor will leave Tomorrow and
will be gone several days.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-11-29

The "King of the OPIUM Ring"
which proved last season to be one
of the most successful melodramas
that has toured the country in
years, will be presented at the
opera house next Tuesday evening,
December B. The play well de-
serves the support it receives, for
it is well presented by competent
company and the scenic effect and
costumes in the several acts are
very beautiful, representing faith
fully much of Oriental gorgeous
ness. A phase of Chinese life
that is SO little known here in the
East is the theme of the play The
horrors of an opium joint and the
uproar of Chinese theatre, with
its clasbing Gym balls so dear to the
Chinaman's heart, are seen and
heard, A Chinese wedding a
most peculiar ceremony, takes
place. the brides costume surpass-
ing in elegance and beauty any
thing in our way Tickets are
now on sale at Davies drug store
10
Booking wants second hand
goods, 65-tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-11-29

Last evening at the home of Mr..
and Miss Donovan, West Main
street, a delightful social function
was given in honor of Miss Linah
Swanzey, now of Pueblo. but
formerly one of Florence's esteem
ed and popular school teachers.
Miss Swanzey is visiting with Mrs.
H. HI. Reed during her Thanks
giving vacation.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-11-29

Booking wants second hand
goods, 65tf
The Washington times., 1901-08-27

Rockville Nd; Montgomery Boy, c. c.
Waters, Germantown. Md; Grant w W.
Rapley. Avenel. Nd; Trinket. r. L. Wa
tiers, Silver Spring. Md.
ESQ class trot; purse, s2oo-Henry Shep-
ard, /. c. Corbin. Washington. D. c.;
Baby. ]. L. Mckinney. Lewistown. Pa.
Joe D., John Dpgan, Washington, d. G.;
Ala: Anna c.. r. c. Bedford. Bright
wood. d. c.: Robin Hood, c. c. Smith
son, Washington. ID. C.
Hurdle, mile dash; purse. sl00-Beaure-
McFonso, F. r. Keys. Linden, Md; Bos-
ton, T. A. Hickman. Martinsburg, Md.
2:2O class. pace; purse, s3eO-SuffoIk or
Governor Bushnell, kavanaugh Bros,
Oberhous. Mobile, Ala; Frank Keenan,,
H. Thornton, Meridian, Miss: Lady Phil
lips, George F. Dyer, Mobile, Ala; Min
ME W, c. c; Waters. Ge I'm Md:
sell, jr.. Richard II. Gaines, Milestown,
Md; Robin Hood, C. c. Smithson. Wash
ington, ID. c.: Eagle Boy. ]. X. Borders,
Choccoiocco, Ala; Baby, ]. L. Mckinney,
James Tally, Mount Pleasant. D. c.;
Henry Shepard, L. c. Corbin. Washing
ton, D. c.; Kinstress. c. c; Waters.
Washington. D. G; Joe D.. John Dugan,
County run; purse, s75-McFonso, F. r.
Keys. Linden, Md: Sappho, F. n. Keys
Linden, Md; Whimsical: ]. Warfield,
Darnestown, Md: Boston. T. \. Hickman,
Martinsburg. Md; Erickson. F. o. Sell
man, Dickerson, Nd; Mrs Reeves, T. a.
Hickman. Martinsburg, Md.
Open to all run; purse. aco-Rough
Rider, p Roberts. Washington. ID. C;
Sappho. F. r. Keys. Linden, Md: Melon
so. F. r. Keys, Linden, Md; Tormento.
T. A. Hickman. Martinsburg. Md; Lady
Hasbeen. Stuart Bailey, Washington, p
c.; Kings Pride, G. II. Engleking, Balti-
more, Md.
II is understood that twelve electric
cars will run between this place ana
Washington City during the fair.
The Washington times., 1901-08-27
NO INTENTION TO DEFRAUD.
Mr.. Faunce's Answer to Complaint
of His Creditors.

The Kramer Fish and Game Company,
David NJ. Faunce, and Hiram r. Biddle
yesterday filed their answers to the bill of
complaint of Cogsweli Bros. and Neitzey
& Ballenger, in which Neitzey & Ballenger
and Cogswel Bros. alleged that Faunce
had sold his fish and game business to
the Kramer Fish and Game Company for
the purpose of defrauding his creditors.
In his answer, Faunce denies the
charges, and states that the business was
sold TO the Kramer Fish and Game Com
pany for $500. sum which amply paid
for the business, and that he Immediate
ly appropriated the $50 to the payment
on account of his debts. Instead of it
being a means of defrauding his credi
tors, Faunce alleges that he took the best
and fairest way of securing to his credi
tors the payment of their accounts.
The Kramer Fish and Game Company
answers in practically the same manner
as Faunce, and reiterates the statement
that the company paid $50 for the bust
ness, an amount which the company
deemed amply sufficient to pay for the
same. The company denies any intention
of fraud, or any knowledge that Faunce
intended anything wrong. and AYERS that
the transaction was an honest business
transaction.
A molten to dissolve the restraining
order passed in the cause will come up
for hearing on Friday, August so. Ed
ward G. Niles is named as counsel for
the defendants.
The Washington times., 1901-08-27
NEGRO WOMEN FIGHT.
A General Melee Among Denizens of
willow Tree Alley.

Rose Palmer, of $40 Willow Tree AL
ley, was badly cut In the head yesterday
afternoon in a free-for-all fight. Her
assaiIants were Louisa Blackburn, the
largest colored woman in South Wash
ington, and Jennie Tyler, who lives with
her at 3A in the same alley. III feeling
has existed among the participants In
the fight for some time past, but what
the cause of yesterdays melee was has
not vet been determined.
When Policeman Carlin arrived in the
alley in response to summons from John
Wise he found the women pommelling
each other and the contents of the Pal
mer house in a badly demolished condi-
ton. The floor was despatched with
blood from an ugly wound on the Pal
mer woman's head. inflicted by the
smashing of a lamp in the hands of Lou
Blackburn. The furniture was overturn-
ed and broken. the stove legs had been
broken off and all the glass and crock
cry in the house was in pieces
Sergeant Montgomery and Policeman
Green soon Joined Carlin and the women
were loaded into a patrol wagon and
taken to No. stationhouse, where they
were locked up. Rosa Palmer was sent
to the hospital TO have her SCI alp stitched
and to receive such other M dical atten-
ton as was found necessary.
The Washington times., 1901-08-27
RELEASED ON HER BOND.
Mrs. Leonard's Case Disposed of on
That Hasis.

Margaret Leonard. charged with max
ing threats against her husband, James
c. Leonard, pleaded guilty in the Police
Court today and was released on personal
bonds. Leonard is proprietor OF hotel
in Anacostia. For some time relations
between him and his wife have not been
pleasant, it is said.
The wife having been told that her hus-
band was on more than friendly terms
with woman in Washington, she went
to Leonard's place. and a row occurred,
In which the alleged threats are said 10
have been made.
The woman was sent to the House OF
Detention. where an examination as to
her sanity was made. Dr. Marbury pro-
nounced her mentally sound.
The Washington times., 1901-08-27
HERBERT WASHINGTON LOST.
The Police Looking for Young
PhiIadelphfa BOy

Nothing is to be found of Herbert
Washington, aged sixteen years, who ar
rived in the city last night from Philadel-
phia. Apparently the youth has been
swallowed up completely, so far as COM
munication with his friends is concerned.
The police were asked last night to look
out for him and have taken steps ac-
cordingly.
A relative of young Washington called
last night at headquarters and asked that
the boy be found. 1t was stated that
young Washington was a pupil at an in
stitution outside of Philadelphia and
came here on visit for few days. The
boy reached the Pennsylvania depot
shortly after o'clock. A friend met him,
but became separated again in the crowd,
and young Washington disappeared.
Nothing has since been heard from him.
He is said to know little of the city and
fears are entertained that he may have
met with an accident or possibly foul
play All the police precincts In the city
were notified at late hour of the case.