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The Lamar register., 1901-02-27

ing the responsibility of the viceroys
and governors.
Prince Chun. the Empcror's brother,
will soon 20 to Berlin To express Chi
mas regrets for the murder of Baron
Won Kettclcr lie says that China has
now performed everything required by
the powers. except the payment of the
indcmnities, the amount of which has
not been decided. lie thinks arrange
ments should be made for the evacua-
tion of pekin, in order to enable the
court to return. He says he believes
no ma ton in history ever complied
with Il series of terms more quickly
and more completely.
No official announcement has been
made of the abandonment of the pro-
posed expedition into the interior, but
it is not likely that any further pre-
parations will be made. The foreign
envoys feel that the proposal was
master-stroke and caused the settle
ment of what might have been n pro-
tracted affair.
The ministers of the powers regard
the punishment edict rs satisfactory.
Chill Stu. former grand secretary, and
Hsu Cheng Yu. son of the notorious
Hsu Tung, will be publicly executed
in Pekin Tuesday.
An edict has been promulgated sus
pending examinations mt all points
which were the scenes of outrages up
on foreigners.
The Lamar register., 1901-02-27

w. North Dakota,
ee Columbus. Ohio.
from C, Senator Roach
by
TO
a
caarh"W Larmore
Dakota.
No other remedy take the place of Pcruna
The Lamar register., 1901-02-27

Mr.. Ed ]. Makinson, contractor
and builder, G10 Grand Block. Wa
bash street, St. Paul, Mimi, says:
.Many doctor
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18
Pennsylvania Railroad Rates to Pan
American Exposition, Buffalo

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
announces the following special reduced
rates 20 Buffalo, on account OF the Pan
American Exposition, which opens on
May L. -,
Summer excursion tickets, to be sold
from April 30 to September 30, inclusive,
and good TO return until October 81, at
rate of $4,000 from Washington, 81 500
from Baltimore. $500 from Philadel-
phia. end proportionate rates from other
points. -,
Ten-day excursion tickets, to be sold be-
ginning NAV /. and continuingeyery day
thereafter during the Exposition. good
going on.regular trains and good return.
ing within ten days, including date OF
sale Mt rate OF $16 80 from Washington,
ST.. 90 IRON Baltimore, Sl3.5Ofrom Phil
adelphia. and proportionate rates from
other points.
Special excursion tickets, to be sold
good going only on Thursday, May %,
and good returning within seven days,
including date of sale, at rate OF SlOOO
from Baltimore and Washington, $500
from Philadelphia, and proportionate
rates from other points.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
now operates two through trains each
way daily between Philadelphia, Bait
more. Washington. and Buffalo.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18
TIE RUNAWAY COUPLE.
NoonanlHeld For Court.

Floyd Noonan. who was lodged in jail
at Belair, Md, Friday night by Sheriff
Kinhart on the charge of running off
with Bessie c. Scarborough, was given
a hearing Saturday The case resulted
in NoOnan being sent 10 jail in default of
81 900 bail to await the action OF the
grand jury, which meets in May, the
charge being abduction. Unless Noonan
can produce bail he will spend bis time
in jail until the May term of court.
Noonan and Miss Scarborough stopped
in this city on their way to Richmond,
and again on theirreturn. They Travelled
through the country with a horse and
buggy. Sheriff Kinhart and Officer Tan
sill went in pursuit after the couple left
here on their return to Washington, and
caused their arrest in Alexandria. A re
ward of 800 had been offered for the
arrest of NOOnan
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18
Dr. Hawthorne 70 1scturs Here.

DIR. ]. b. Hawthorne, OF Richmond, will
deliver his great lecture, THE World =
Great Orators" mt the Baptist church
here on the night of April Both. Thepro-
ceeds will be for the benefit of his church,
recently destroyed by fire. DR.. Dunaway,
having recently heard this lecture, gives
his Judgment in reference To il in com
munication addressed to DR.. Dill. Read
what DR.. Runaway has to say, and then
avail yourself Of the rare privilege Of such
n treat. The admission will be Doc. for
adults, and &C for children.
DIR. DuNAwAI's LETTER
| learn with unicigned satisfaction that
DIR. Hawthorne is To deliver his remark
able lecture ON The World Great Ora
tors" in Fredericksburg on the evening
of April 30th am glad that the good
and appreciatiye people OF my old home
have in store so rich and rare treat. !
have heard the lecture, and was so de
lighted with it that | would be glad to
hear il again In its delivery the distin-
guished lecturer illustrates and eXempli-
fies his theme, which he handles in mas
terful way. DR. Hawthorne, who IL him
self an orator, in a most eloquent, enter
tanning and instructive way brings most
wildly before his audience the noted ora
tors of ancient and modern times, and
describes graphically the distinguishing
characteristics and powers by which
each swayed and thrilled vast audiences.
Only few days since received letter
from prominent and cultured minister
who for many years has been listening
to our most distinguished speakers in
the pulpit, at the bar, on the platform
and in legislative halls, and who, having
heard OF DR.. IIawthorne's recent i'll
health. said: "What pity he cannot
90 on with his eloquent presentation oil
the Gospel. He comes nearer filling my
idea of an orator than any man ! ever
heard"
For their own sakes-to say nothing
of the benevolent purpose for which the
lecture is delivered hope that the good
people OF your city will generally avail
themselves of this opportunity TO hear
a chaste. rhetorical and oratOrial dis
cussion Of "The Worlds Great Orators.
+. ). Runaway.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18
LOCAL MARKETS.

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)
Wheat, 73 to 7G; corn, 80 to 81 meal,
S1.15 to 81. 20 per 100 pounds; oats, 30
to 80; fowls dive, . to z; turkeys Qive),
6 to Z; ducks Qive), 6 to 4; spring
chickene. Is to 80 cts. per pound;
lard. 8 to 0; eggs, 10Y to IL /;
butter. . to 20; hams, IL to IA; Irish
potatoes, 60 to 10; early rose, for seed,
55 to 81 90; beef, 3 to 81; veal, AZ;
pork. ; to 6; hides green, ~ to o.;
hides dry, to 8; baled hay, Sl4 to
$40 per ton.
Wool-Unwashed, IS to 20; washed,
~ to %.
Leaf Sumac-5O to 50 cents per hun
dred pounds.
THE GRAIN MARKETS.
The grain markets closed yesterday as
follows:
Chicago Wheat, April, 10; May, 10Y;
corn. April, 43H; May 44A: April oats, %.
New York-Southern wheat, T5'to 81
corn, AZ to ~.
Baltimore-Southern wheat,75 to n.
Southern corn AZ to AZ.
Acknowledged, as to 40; corn, oO
TO -.
AIexandria-wheat, 6s to 76 corn, 49
to 30.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18
THE FLOOD.
one barge Sunk Another High and Dry.

The river is again within its banks, but
the effects of the flood are not only visi-
bile but the loss of property and delay in
business is felt by not only Ourpeople, but
Dempsey 4 Co. of Philadelphia, who
operate the line of barges between here
and Philadelphia.
The result is summed up ~ follows:
j. W. Masters lost 5000 ties, GOO
of which are around the wharf and will
be recovered with little expense. The
barge Jennings. which was loaded with
$500 ties for him is sunk at the wharf.
The barge and ties are insured. The Tx
pertinent is loaded with 900 ties Tor
J. NJ. Griffin. The ties are insured; the
barge is not. She is lying square on the
wharf uninjured. The ties will he unlOad-
ed and she will he put back into the
water. She is n new boat, this being her
first trip.
The Shoots is safe with 1000 ties be-
longing To J. W. Masters. The James
Thompson carries L. 900 ties. She was
being loaded for w. ). Embrey, only a
few ties having been put in her when the
food came. She was grounded three
times, and was at last gotten OFF just be-
fore the water fell. She is not injured.
The $4,000 ties OF W. $. Embrey were
saved after hard work He only lost 500.
Capt. Lovett and Capt. Dempsey, OF
the firm of Dempsey X Co., a. here, and
hope to get the Experiment OF in short
time.
Mr. Geo. II. Morrison had SO worth
of spokes Oh the wharf. which were swept
away.
The steamer Lancaster did not get
away until Tuesday morning.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18
BUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATION.
The Proceedings of Last Meeting

A regular meeting of the Business Men =
Association was held Tuesday night with
a good attendance President Warden
presided, with Mr.. +. W. Stearns, sec
rotary.
The Committee on bylaws reported the
completion OF their work, and copies OF
the bylaws are now ready for distribu'
ton. Their report was received and COM
mittee discharged with thanks of the as
socation. ,
The committee on COW peas reported
that they had received the peas and were
passing upon the applications for them.
Mr. Carter stated that a proposition
had been made to the Committee ON
pamphlet to print and deliver To the as
ISOLATION 5000 copies of a64-page book,
To meet the approval and acceptance OF
the association, for the sum of SlOG, and
moved that the association contract Tor
same, which motion was amended, refer
ring the matter 10 the committee on ad-
vertising, to report back TO the associa-
ton.
Mr.. Biscoe offered the following resolu-
ton: "Be il resolved. That the business
Mems Association does not approve oil
the paving of Main street, or OF any other
street, before the laying of suitable water
and gas mains in the street, or streets, Il
is proposed TO pave; and that commit
tee OF three be appointed to take this
matter up with the Street committee OF
the Council" Mr.. Ilirsh moved to lay
the motion on the table, which was lost
Capt. McCracken opposed the resolution
and called for n recorded vote. Alessrs
McCracken, Jones and Bradley asked To
be excused from voting being members
Of the City Council The vote resulted in
a tie. President Warden voted aye, and
the resolution was adopted. The presl-
dent appointed Messrs. Il. L.. Biscoe, W
ID. Carter and r. n Brent To compose the
committee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18
For over Fifty Years.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for OVER fifty years by millions
of mothers for their children while tee 1i
inc, with perfect success. It soothes the
I softens the gums, allays all pains,
cures c,, wind colo, and is the best remedy
Gov Diarrhoea 1t will relieve the poor
LITTLE H. sufferer Immediately. Sold by
n ,,, in every part of the world;
Twentv-five cents bottle. lie sure ana
OBJ for "AIrs. Winslows Soothing
Svrun :, and take no other kind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18
~As Lato Mrs. Fidslia williams

Died on Monday, April sth. 1901, at
no u. m. at her residence, II + street
n W. Washington, d. G., Mrs. fidelia
Williams. formerly Of Marietta, Ohio,
wife OF the late James ID. Williams, and
mother of Edward II. Williams, aged 60
wears Funeral services were held at her
late residence by Rev. J. W. Street, form
erlv of Stafford circuit, NJ. +. church,
south and the interment was made at
the residence of r. II. Stevens, Esq, near
Stafford G.. H., Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18
Banquet, Speeches and Music.

The Junior Order United American Me-
chanics of this city will give an enter
tainment at their lodge-room on Friday
night, April 26th. There will be ban,
quet and speeches from visiting and local
Juniors, and a musical program, vocal
and instrumental. Thecommittee having
it in charge is composed of Messrs. W. II.
Merchant, DR.. J. Garnett King, W. II.
Jones, J. A. Stone, Joseph NJ. NcCalley
and L & Bell
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18
New Advertisements

See adj. of grocery clerk wanted.
See notice of meeting of stockholders of
the p, +. 4 Z. r. r., which is to take
place here at noon, May 18th.
Messrs. Willis & Crismond call your at
tention to the Richmond GuanO Co. fer
tiIizers, for which they are agents, and
especially to "The Gilt Edge" prepared
especially for pickles and trucks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18
Fire In King George.

A fierce fire swept over bloomsbury" "
large estate belonging to the Wallaces,
situated in the upper part OF the county,
a few days ago, destroying much timber.
The fire originated from a spark from n
saw-mill engine which was at work on
the place, and burned for many hours.
1t was only by the greatest effort that
the buildings on the farm and other
houses in the neighbOrhood were saved
from destruction.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18
Odd Fellows to Celebrate.

Myrtle Lodge of this city will celebrate
the Send anniversary of Odd Fellowship
in America at the lodge Tuesday night,
April 23rd. The program will consist of
a banquet Music by Prof. A. b. Bower
ing, the Glee Club and Prof. DE Borot's
orchestra, and speeches by distinguished
visitors and local members. The com
mittee in charge are: Messrs. ". d. Pat
terson, Geo. A. Walker, ID. b. Edinger
and DR.. J. +. Thompson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18
Fast Sailing.

The sailing vessel Mary Ann Shay,
owned by Capt Wilson Decator, OF Wide
water, Stafford county, left Washington
Sunday, April 14th, at go II. m, and
arrived at Aquia Creek bridge at 1890
the same morning, making the distance,
10 miles, in four hours; 1SH miles an
hour This il said to be the quickest trip
ever made by sail vessel between the
two points.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18
stafford Republicans.

The Republican county committee OF
stanford met at the Courthouse yester-
,lay and decided to hold q mass-meeting
at II O'Clock Wednesday, April oath, at
the Courthouse, to send delegates to the
convention which meets at Cox's store on
Saturday, April 9th, to determine
whether a candidate shall be nominated
from the counties of Stafford and King
George for the Constitutional Convention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG And
PIEDMONT RAILROAD.

Connections at fredericksburg with H. -
a T. H. H., and Weems Steamboat 20. Az
Orange with Southern ana Ohesape"Ae
Ohio r. X. -,
The only line 10 the Chaneellorsville ana
Wilderness Battlehelds o.,
Eastern STANDARD Time. Daily except sun
day. W. III. RltHAhb>, "el. N u,
s'Train No. leaves Orange the 18th Monday
In each month at i. Nj.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18
Fish.

Herrings are plentiful-rock and shad
scarce In the market yesterday morn
inc there were BIB loads OF behring's
They sold at from - to $3.50 per thou
sand Reused behring's sell at 5000 and
medium at So per thousand.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18
Stafford Pensioners.

The Pension Board OF Stafford yester-
day recommended pensions to the follow
ing S. r Cooper, A. K. Monteith, Peter
Newton and ]. c. W. Embrey. Five pen
sioners have died since the last meeting,
May 18th, 1900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18

The pianos are all in now for the special
factory piano sale at j. W. Adams, but
as The sale only lasts this week, and
limited number WILDE at factory price,
Won will have to make haste ii you want
ono nj a bargain.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18
SUDDEN DEATH.
Mr.. James L. Ieacocs
Falls Dead.
ATTENDING TO HIS DUTIES AT THE TIME

Mr.. James l.. Leacock, baggage-master
and shipping-clerk in the office of the H.,
f. 4 =. Il. r. here, dropped dead without
warning yesterday morning about y
o'clock while attending to his duties IN
the freight depot. Hewas walking across
the freight-room when he suddenly reeied
and was caught by Mr.. Hugh A. Herndon,
who was near. as he fell. He gave two
gasps and expired. Heart disease was
the cause of his sudden demise. DIR. \. T..
DOggett, city coroner, viewed the body
and decided that an inquest was unneces-
sary. Mr.. Leacock was apparently III his
usual health and spirits when he entered
upon his duties Wednesday morning. lie
was well known and had been in the en-
ploy of the railroad company since he
was boy. He was 36 years old and
leaves two brothers, Messrs. William +.
and Preston l.. Leacock, both OF this
city. and one sister, Mrs. c. II. Waxter,
of Baltimore. The body was taken in
charge by Mr.. +. X. Wheeler and prepared
for burial. The funeral will be held this
Thursday afternoon at / O'Clock rom
the late residence of the deceased, %
Main street Rev DR.. j. 5. Dill conduct
ing the services.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18
Brown & Crls1nond.
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps

Having the entire retail stock Of smith .ogn T
inducements which VIII DC s
tp now firm Mr. Brown member has had many years r
win be offered buyers by the
complete Before buying come anu
VALUES wea Offering Respectfully D"o''N
o ou entire Boots, Shoes Hats ana aps ~
recommending to our
toners and kindly hespak Tor them omnu" "
tons which so pleasantly exSu WIN o ~ SMITH COGIILI
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18
Death Of Mrs. Mary Osborne Stansbury-

Mrs. Mary Osborne Stansbury, widow
III the late John l.. Stansbury, died yes
terday at 4 p. m, at the residence OF her
son-in-law, Mr.. p. V. D. Conway, in the
eighty-first year OF her life.
The deceased was the daughter OF Mr.
Yeamans Smith, and was born at SNOW
den,'' near this city, where she resided Tor
seventy years OF her life;
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs Z.
V.D. Conway, of this city, and Mrs: W. +.
Ficklen. of Falmouth, and two sisters,
Mrs. ]. b. Marriott, of BALTIMORE ana
Mrs. Elizabeth Dabney, OF Santa Rosa,
California.
Funeral services from Trinity church
Friday evening at O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18

HATS AND CAPS.
Our spring and summer goods are sur
passed by none. Mems Fine Derbys, 81; Mems
Fine Derbys. Doc. the regular l.5O and ~
goods Nice line Of Children's Hats and Caps,
all new, stylish goods.
NOTIONS.
We won't say much about this line, except
that we are full up, and, az usual, are the
lowest IN prices. We would like TO quOteyou
prices on the thousands Of mOney-sayers In
Notions.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18
Wanted.

A Grocery Clerk, with experience pre-
lerred. MustcOm recommended. State
salary expected. Address, h.,
41S-3t Box 14G, Frcdericksbu re, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18

most fashionable Shoes that were ever shown
here for the money. Ladies' Patent Leather
OXfOrtlS, Si.2J; Ladies' Fine Shoes, Toe. ~
to 81: Mems Fine Patent Leather, worth
$3.50, S2.SJ: Mems Shoes, Doc. mp; Boys
Shoes Soc. up; Misses and Childrens' Just rs
cheap
LADIES NEcKwEAR AID BELTS.
Soft Lace Collars, with an edging Of gilt
braid and "A rOsette " Chenille, with four gilt
pendants, the very latest, 4Sc A beautiful
line Of the latest la Belts with the pendant
points.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-18

CLOTHING.
We present our patrons bis season line
~ Cloihlng embracing stylish designs, perfect
finish, thorough workmanship. thildrcn's
Blnnze SUITS, Boys Three-pcce Suits, Mems
Nnrragansett Worsted Suits.
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS
Fine line Spring Shirts in all styles. Four
ply Linen Collars, Toe. The latest and finest
assortment Of Neckwear
SPECIAL SHOE VALUES.
We are offering absolutely the best and
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-15
FARLEY BANK CASE AGAIN.
New Decree issued, Also a New
 Day of Sale.

Several Cases Heard ill Short Calen-
 dar Benjamin Divorce Petition Put
 Over for T Week The Case of Mat , thew Colwell Was Given to the Jury
 at , O'Clock.
 The business transacted at short calendar in the superior court this morning did not occupy much time. Annie l.. Griffin's motion for q hear- ing on a plea of abatement went over 10 next week. likewise the motion for approval of Athe receivers statement of the condition of the estate of the Masonic Temple association. Ill the suit of Wilson Biack/et uX against David Griggs ct al d bond of S33 was ordered to be filed within week. AL thea Benjamin's petition for divorce from Hurry l.. Benjamin was contin- ued another week, and the petition of Mary Keller for divorce from Treder- ick W Keller was taken off the list for this term.
 In the foreclosure proceedings of the Waterbury Savings bank against Mary Farley, plaintiffs motion for reopen ing of judgment was allowed \ new #oCIAGG NttS 1Soutl lOI .r-O,fJO.os, llil- der the same terms as the old one. and the date for the sale of the property was changed from November IS to Monday, December 3.
 The case of Matthew Co1well against the city was then taken up.
 The arguments Were long, each law yer taking up every minute he was al- lowed, and all the evidence was care- fully gone over. Judge Cowell and Att torney O'Neill appeared for the plain tiff, and Kellogg & Burpee for the de- fendant. At o'clock the case was given to the jury.
 The case of William Thornton. ad- ministrator, against the Consolidated railroad for S5,0OO for the death of his daughter, caused by the defendant's train running over her. began before Judge Wheeler this afternoon. This is. q hearing in damages.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-15
CITY NEWS.

X son was born last night to Dr J. l l.. and Mrs Egan.
 1 Special forecast for Connecticut: Fair tonight and Saturday; brisk southwest to west winds. Superintendent Tinker attended q convention of superintendents of schools in Boston yesterday. There will be no football game this season between the Waterbury and Hartford High schools. The latter team has disbanded.
 Judge Peasley, representing Francis E. Nichols. | contractor, has filed De tition in bankruptcy. Assets are about $25O and liabilities about $1,SOO. The matter will be heard by Referee New ton next week.
 John B. Tetro, 36, died this morning at the residence Of his mother, So Sco- will street. The deceased had lived i'll Waterbury about thirteen years. He
 leaves two children, also one brother and four sisters. The funeral will take place Sunday.
 At the High school tonight the sec
 ond debate of the senior debating club
 will take place. The subject of debate
 S. Resolved, That natural ability is more essential to success than ability acquired by study and effort" The affirmative side will be defended by
 Carl Schick and Miss Vail and cheir opponents will be Charles Jackson and
 Miss Mcdonald.
 In the. city court, civil side, this af- ternoon, Deputy Judge Peasley heard the case of Bernard Reilly against Timothy Conway ct al for wages for 16O days at $1.50 day. The defense is q general denial with a setoff that the plaintiff was indebted to the de fendant. The case is warmly contest ed by Representative Guilfoile, counsel for the defendant. Attorney Byrne appeared for the plaintiff. Decision was deferred.
 A reception was rendered to the Rev w.. w. Bowdich and the Rev F.. C.. Tullar at St PauTs NJ. E. church on Farm street last night. St Paurs church was founded as mission twelve years ago by the Rev MT Bowdish, who was at that time pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church. The Rev Mir Tullar assumed charge of the parish ih 1889 and coIi- tinued as pastor until 1892. The pres ent pastor of the church is the Rev F. A RaSSntf-