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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-21
Birthday Party.
Igo. Va, March Is. l9'

Igo. Va. March Is. 1901.
The home of Mr. c. +. Purks ON the l.
instant was the scene OF n very pretty
entertainment. when little Misses Ruth
and Ester Purks Twins celebrated Their
fifth birthday.
Among those present were Misses \
Maude Farmer. Ella l.. Ballard, Mamie
Rolings. Eva peyton. Emma Stevens,
Dora. Maggie and Tiny McCarty Masters
Sammie Il. Farmer. Clarence Purks and
Others.
Refreshments were served in abundance,
and singing and Rotations by the child
rem were enjoyed Much credit il due To
the young hostess, Miss Attic, for the sue
cess of the occasion. i. i.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-21
Who Will Be the Candidate From
This City and countyl

There seems to be no pronounced can
didate for the Democratic nomination
for delegate to represent Spotsylvania
county and this city in the Constitu-
tional Convention. Hon ii. f. Crismond
had been regarded as the probable NOM
inee and his candidacy seemed to be gen
orally acceptable. lie will not make a
fight for it, but it is believed he will nc
cept. if the nomination is rendered him
without opposition Judge A. W. Wal
lace. Hon. A. II. Embrey and Capt. NJ. b.
Rowe are talked of for the position, but
they are not regarded as candidates.
Ii seems to be a case where the office
must seek the man.
The nominating convention will meet
at Spotsylvania Court-house April LIST.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-21
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, s0ftens the gums, allays all pains,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. IL will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists in every part OF the world.
Twenty-Five cents bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take no other kind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-21
Stafford Court

4 fair crowd attended Stafford court
Yesterday. Aside from anumber oil wills
entered for probate, there was but little
in court to occupy the attention of Judge
Chichester and Clerk Bryan. Mr.. {. \.
Bryan was named as executor OF the es-
tate Of the late James Woodland.
The principal subject OF conversation
on the court-green was the Constitu-
tional Convention and the probable dele
gate from the county. Ii is said the
Republicans will probably make a nomi-
nation under certain conditions.
Treasurer II. g. Chesley was reported
as better
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-21
paath Of Mrs. s 5. Brooke

Mrs. $. S. Brooke, wife of Col. ;. ;.
Broake, Clerk of the Courts OF Roanoke
city, died Monday in that city. Mrs.
Brooke was the daughter OF the late j..
j. Young, OF this city. She has been
living in Roanoke for some years
Her death was not unexpected as he
health had been bad for some time. a
husband and four children survive her.
Miss Matte Young left for Roanoke
Monday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-21
Death Of Mr.. R v Suite.

Mr.. Robert V. Suttle, a highly respected
citizen of King George county died Satur.
day night at his home, Ridgeley, aged
fifty-six years. He was for many years
a member of the board Of county super
visors and school trustee. 4 widow
and six children survive him-four
daughters and two sons. He was a con
sistent member of Round Hill Baptist
church and will be missed by his many
friends and acquaintance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-21
YPu Anniversary Next Sunday.

The Young Peoples Union of the Bap-
fist Church will celebrate their third an
niversary next Sunday night, March
oath, at O'Clock The program will con-
sist of music, addresses, etc. Rev. Andrew
Broaddus, of Sparta, Caroline county,
will deliver the principal address. The
membership of this active and useful or
ganizatiOn is very large.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-21
Caroline Lady Stricken With Small
pox In Norfolk

Thirty-two guests are under quaran-
tine in the Raleigh" the largest board
ing-house in Norfolk. Mrs Thornton, I'm
aged lady, formerly OF Caroline county
and mother Of the young ladies who run
the house, was taken with small pox
and all the bOarders are now quarantined
for sixteen days IA suspects with
several policemen holding them in the
house.-Norf0lk Corr. Rich. News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-21
HEADQUARTERS FOR BUILDING
MATERIALS.

keep all kinds of North Carolina and
Virginia Lumber, dressed and undressed,
Shingles. I.aths. Sash. Doors, and Blinds,
Lime, Cement, Calcine Plaster, Plasterlng
Hair, Building and Paving Brick, I'm
and Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
kinds ReadyMixed Paints and Dry Paint,
Linseed Oil. Turpentine, Dryer Narnish
and Lewis's White Lead, Paint Brushes
of all kinds, Window Glass and Putty
Builders Hardware OF all kinds, Tar
Roofing and Sheathing Paper
Farm Wagons, Road Carts and Bug
gies. Large stock always ON hand.
E. D. COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-21
Rummage Sale.

On Thursday, Friday and Saturday OF
next week, beginning March ~, there will
be a rummage sale for the benefit OF the
library. House-keepers will please look
over their closets, garrets and cellars and
contribute anything they don't want
themselves. Old clothes, old shoes, old
chairs. etc. The wagon will be sent
around for all donations.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-21

Headache often results from adisorder
ed condition of the stomach and consti-
patton of the bowels. \ dose OF two OF
uhamberlains Stomach and Liver Tab
lets will correct these disorders and cure
the hendache. Sold by NJ NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-21
STATE or ONO. CITY OF TOLEDO -

STATE or ONO. CITY OF TOLEDol
Lucas COUNTY, -
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that ne II
senior partner OF the firm of +. J. CHENEY a
Co, doing business I'm the city OF Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case OF ca.
TARRH that cannot be cured by the use Of
HALLS CATARRH CURE. .....,.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed in my
presence. this 9Th day oiDecember. A. ID. 1856.
@(l A. W. GLEASON.
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally, ana
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Send for Testimonials
FL. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75e.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-21
If you ore puzzled to know what to
buy for the table let us suggest
few appropriate dishes that are
APPETlZING AND DELICIOUS,


such as, viz
Ham Loaf, per an.................. z
Veal Loaf ..........'..'
Choice salmon, per can..........'' !
Extra Choice salmon, per can..... J.
Extra Fancy Royal RED per can. p
Best Lobster per can .........,,.. 9
Fancy Oyster Bay Asparagus 49,. g
Imported sardines in Olive on.
homeless, I2il 20, Is can.
Finest Kippcrcd lIerrings, 2oc can
Our Prepared Boneless Ham, sliced
As YOU like is elegant for break
fast. no bone no waste only ~ lib
can.
Lunch omeuc. only soc can.
Whole ON Tongue, IS and GOO can.
Poitcd Ham and Tongue, DC can
,wcct, Tender Breakfast Bacon Mt
Tie low price I3c lib.
Blue Ribbon Hams, small size,
sweet tender and juicy, nc lb
Fresh Frankfort aud Bologna Sau
sage always on hand
Don't buy Seed Potatoes until you
see me, as YOU may regret 1t
We have the finest seed To be had
and at right prices.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-09-04
HEAD ON COLLISION

A head on collision occurred little after
ten o'clock on Monday morning on the
Central Vermont ccks on the curve Just
this side OF the Lsngdon farm house.
Engine 3O7, which is used on the branch
line freight train, had tsen taken off and
put on a train Of three passenger cars
which picked up load of excursionists
from Willie ustown, Barre and Montpelier,
who were 10 connect with the train for
Misssquoi park at Montpelier junction.
This train left Montpelier for the Junction
about ten o'clock, ahead Of the regular 1918
A, M. train.
Engine 303, drawing a way freight on the
main line left the Junction about the same
time TO come to this city for some freight
cars. As the Montpelier yard limit extends
for running, 1t is thought the crew OF 203
figured on getting to this city bofore the
1918 train left. But 1t was evident that
the special excursion train had not been
taken in account for both came together on
the curve with a cresh.
Where the trains met was a blind place
as the view on the inside Of the course Yves
cut off by a long string Of box freight cars
On the other side one could only see the
track for short distance. When the train
and engine came in view OF each other, 303
was reversed and her crew jumped.
Engineer Don. M. Muzzey OF 2C7 stuck to
his post, but his fireman, Dan Daley, jump
ed and injured one leg slightly on rail in
jumping. He was the only one injured.
Engine 3O7 climbed up on the pilot OF 3o3,
breaking that and her headlight. Just after
the engines came together 1903 began to re.
spond TO the reverse she had been given,
pulled out from under 307 and started back
down the track, but was boarded by her
crew and stopped, stterward being run to
the Junction.
Engine 3C7 was disabled, her boiler front
and cylinder heads b,ing crushed in and
her pilot and forward trucks being jsmmed
In under the boiler. The forward trucks
were also derailed, but the whole wreck
was cleared and the track put in shape In
forty minutes.
The main line 10:1E train was Booked In
from the Junction and the excursionistJ
transferred while the incoming passengers
walked into the city.
Engineer Muxzey OF 307 had just returned
from q several weeks vacation and this Yves
his first run on the line since returning. A
large number of people were on Langdon
meadow at the time OF the collision. It was
an awe inspiring sight to witness the two
iron horses rushing on to each other, not
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-09-04
American Tyranny

The way the Americans are grind
ing their new colonies under the heels
of worse than Spanish despotism,
which but recently was the mild way
in which the ants of all sorts and de-
grees were talking of the governments
policy, particularly in reference to
Porto Rico, is illustrated by M. G.
Brumbaugh, the Porto Rican commits
sioner of education, in recent letter
to friend in this country:
At present we are too busy building
school-houses to think. For illustra-
ton, we planned a summer normal
school for this city for ten weeks, be-
ginning July ID We thought we might
have 200 students from among the
teachers of the island. To our amaze
ment when the school opened we had
over 500 pupils, and it took the tele-
graphic service whole day and night
TO bring in here a faculty to take
charge of these pupils the next morn
ing, but we did it and the school is o
great success. 1t has been the largest
triumph for American educational
methods that the island has yet wit
messed, and as an immediate out
growth we are now laying the founda-
tfon for large insular normal schoo,
building in the suburban city of Ric
Piedras, seven miles by railroad from
this city,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-09-04
Reform at RhOdestOwn.

There's fun an trouble plenty, an oil Rhodes
towns in a stew,
Cause TIL devils got permiskus, an they don't
know what { do;
Sol Perkins is a drinbin' Sister Smith hez
laIhed t. dance,
with trance
OF Deacon Smitheis hez be caught enticin'
bashful trout
On Sunday. an he seems t think he knows
what he's about;
Tn tenor an eopr9rner was caught flirting in
tn choir.
An TIL hull blamed towu hez slid FIRM solid
rcck into tn mire!
Miss Susan Collineon hez gone an give a cad
affair,
An half til righteous folks in town was seen
indulgn' there;
Tn tlffy pullin at tn church was tu, led into
a ball,
An they want a m9u on lofty grace az didn't
take fall!
Why, when Ia p1I Jon )inted out tn 81 raight
an narrow way,
An everybody l>neele1 down when he started
out { pray,
A sound jest like til slappin of a wad o solid
dough-
Awoke tn slumbelp' echoes when Bill Smith
kicsed Cynthia Snow
They ain't no use in t2lkin' some+h;us got t
up an save
This hull locality firm fire that buns eros
tn grave;
They's got t be hullsome move t brig til
hosts O sin
T. understan tn nature O. tn pickle they ar,
in
They's got t be a meetiu', an they's got t b.
a PRAYER,
An talk o birthstone fire till we raise til
sinful hair;
Au' when TIL song an prayin' an TIL speech
yfyin's done,
Well have tn devil going, an we'll keep hin
on tn run!
Denver Times.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-09-04
There Were No Wounded.

Lord Kitchener has over two hun
bred thousand British troops in the
field. The Beers, he says, number ten
thousand. Yet there is a somewhat
tiresome monotony in his complaints
that the British are so frequently "sur-
rounded on unfavorable ground" In
his latest despatch we find that, after
The usual heroic resistance, in which
"one man was killed and four
wounded" "three British officers and
sixty-five men surrendered" Lord
Kitchener also complains that in some
cases the Beers murder the wounded
British soldiers; but there is something
very suspicious in his own figures,
which put the number of Beers killed
far ahead of the number wounded. AT
the battle OF Omdurman the killed
amounted to some thousands; there
were no wounded,-New York Sun.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-09-04
Wells River.

Mrs, Fo-s and DaN reformed on Thu, ;day
from Maine whsIa they spent the month of
August.
Frank Marshall of Lowell, Mass, spent
the peat week here with bis parents, with
whom his wife and intent son have been dutjpg
the summer.
Ms Lee Hc9ford and Grant returned from
Morey lake on Friday and Mis-. DemiDg, Nell
lie Lee and Camelia Jabu from the Weirs
Mrs. Carl MORSE aud Miss GI5,e Allison
spent week or mora with their aunt, Mrs w.
U. Gage in Sherbrooke, p. Q
There. YVES a coed attendance from this place
at Bradford fair
Mrs, Dodge end Mies Graves visited in Pest
Mills last week.
Mics Rollins who has been spending few
weeks in town, returned lest week to her home
and school in New BIiton, Copu
MI. Stuart from Wisconsin is the guest of
her sister, Ms Slack.
Mic Carr, the primary teacher, is bosrdiug
with Mrs. s S. Peach.
Frank Lee is at home from Canada where
he b9] been enjoying most of the summer with
bis uncle
Miss Julia Farwell resumes her school duties
this week at Ta,Fytown,N Y.
Mr.. and Mis- Melvin aud two daughtn of
Dover, n II have been gaests of Mr.. and
About fifty people attended the Sunday
school picnic at Lake Morey.
Mrs. Rumley retu,n ned from Wells Beach
much improved in health.
District meeting Of the Women's Relief
Corps will be held with Washburn Corps at
Bradford September 49,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-09-04
CHRIST CHURCH.

The adjourned meeting Of the parishion-
ers OF Christ church interested in the pur-
church on Friday evening, ives largely at.
tended. The unanimous opinion prevailed
that new organ was needed and several
large handsome contributions were made
toward the project. Among those are Hon.
b. r. Flfield, Col. Fred Il. Smith, Hon. j.
A. DeBoer, each $3.50, conditioned for $500,
If the increase is needed; L. P. Gleason
$50, 8. IL. Moss 300.
Mrs. II. II. Puffer, Mrs. Lucy B. Moulton,
Mrs. O. II. Heaton and Miss Olive b. Stout
were appointed q committee to raise the
remainder of the money required. 1t is ex-
week. The meeting was adjourned to Tues
day evening at 1880 O'Clock.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-09-04
Lyncher Convicted.

George Howard, we'll known citi-
zen of Elmore county, Alabama, who
was implicated in the lynching of a
negro, was convicted of murder in the
first degree, on Wednesday, by jury
of his peers. The penalty was life
sentence in the penitentiary.
Howard was charged with being one
OF party OF white men who recently
lynched Robert White, negro, for
shooting and wounding white man.
Howard made full confession in court,
telling how he and twelve others way
laid the officer, took the negro and
hanged him to tree in a swamp. Two
more, prominent farmers, accused of
being members of the same mob, are
now on trial, and several are also I'M
der indictment. All the others alleged
to have been members of the mob have
left the county. This is the first time
in the States history that member OF
lynching party has been convicted.
The jury which brought in the verdict
was composed exclusively Of white
men.
The trial, the verdict, the penalty
are all right. If, now, the exemplary
effect Of this conviction, and the others
that are likely to follow, is not made
nugatory by executive clemency,'
there may be the beginning Of the end
of these horrible deeds In the South, OF
elsewhere in the country.
II the courts Of the South take up in
earnest the matter Of trying and pun
ishing this class Of offenders agains,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-09-04
DESERVED PROMOTION.

Fred A. Carr, who hes been for the pest
four years local inspector for the New Eng
land Telephone Company, hes been promot.
cd to be manager of the Worthwhile district.
Mr.. Carr enters upon his new duties next
Monday and is to move his family to Nor
risvlle soon. Mr.. Carr takes Dan He ley g
place and Mr.. Healey is to become manager
Of the St. Johnsbury district.
Mr. Carr's promotion is deserved as he
has been a faithful and efficient employee
having served with Col. A. G. Brown
eleven years prior to the New England
Company's purchase OF the Montpelier ex-
change. The Morrisville district Ia an inn
portant one and only capable men are put
in charge there. On Friday evening the
members OF the Jr. o. U. A. M. are to give
Mr.. Carr, who hes been secretary for the
order for the past two years, farewell re-
ception at the Grand Army hall.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-09-04
Back From Buffalo.

They're coming back from Buffalo
In trains on every road,
And every mother son of them
Has stol .es - uuloe 4.
From early morn ill late at night
There comes steady flow
OF tales about the wonders seen
Up at the Pan-Am. show.
Words almost fail them when they sp; TX
About the scenes at night,
When stately buildings, broad and high,
Are one great blaze of light
They tel about the gondoliers
" no paddle to and fro
And sing the songs of Italy
In accents sweet and low.
We're told about the Midway sights,
Where patrons who are rash
Discover when they make the round,
They've coughed up lots of cash;
For there are many things TO see
And souvenirs to get,
And that is why the chaps who plunge
Their rccklessness regret.
And then we're told about tina grub
That comes so mighty high,
OF meals that look SO well in print,
But fail to satisfy
We're also told of feet made sore
By trudging all day long
And of the eyes that need black specs
Bee 1use the glare's too strong.
Yes, many are the tales we're told
BY fellows who've been there,
And of we hear them DER again
When stories they compare.
But thousands more have made their plan
To see the Pan'Am. show,
So months must pass before we'll hear
The last of Buffalo,
-Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-09-04
MRS. ]. WESLEY HILL

Maria O., wife OF j. Wesley Hill of East
Montpelier, died last Saturday afternoon OF
dropsy and heart trouble, superinduced by
the grip, aged sixty-two years. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hill passed last winter at Redlands,
CAL, where in the early spring Mrs. Hill
veg seriously i'll with the grip. They re.
turned to Vermont in May, but decee 3ed
has steadily declined since that time.
Mrs.l Hills maiden name was Maria @.
Smith. She was born in Barre and was q
sister OF the late James Smith Of Mont.
pelier. Thirty-six years she was married 10
Mr.. Hill who survives her, with two daugh.
ters, Mrs. John l.. Buck of East Mont
pelier, and Miss Florence Hill, stenographer
in the Office OF Dillingham;, Huse and
Rowland OF this city.
Funeral services we're held on Monday
afternoon from the house, Rev. G. o. Jud
kins officiating, and burial was in the fam
lily lot in Barre cemetery, Mr.. Hill is in
very feeble health, and the sympathy Of 8
wide circle of friends goes out to him in hi,
great affection.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-09-04
an billed in oil as catiff, cow'rd an

an billed in oil as catiff, cow'rd an
thraitOr.
"'Tis a good thing FIR tn United
States that me frind Sampson come
back at th' fright moment an with a
few well-directed wurruds to tillygraft
operator, secured tn victhry. OF Loop
in-loops was found lynn head first in a
coal bunker AN whin pulled out be tn
legs, exclaimed: Emanuel, don't shoot
me. Pm Spanish spy in disgeese. y"
SO they've aIrist3d Schey. As soon as
tn book come out tn sicreiy iv tn
navy Issued trrant az IN him, charg-
in hum with vicJhry, an he's goiu' to
have 10 etand thrile ff it. don't
know what tn punishment is, but it's
somethin' hard, t'r tn ofliuse is onusu'l.
| They're sure o bounce him IN maybe
they'll give his JOB , Cerveera.
Gas far as l can see, Hinnissy, an l
cud see az far as me fellow vithran
| Maclay an some nine hundred miles
farther, Emanuel is tn on'y wan that
come out iv that battle with honor.
Whin Schley @e1 thryin' to give up th '
ship, he was g'ongsde it on stagiu'
maxim dents IN tn armor plate with a
| DlCk dAo' Caul 'Oh was vi Wll1lh
letters 70 himself, an Bob WINS was
locked Ia a'conuin' tower with life
preserver bucklAd around his waist.
"Noble OF Cerveera done nowthin'
to disgrace his flag. He los his ships
an' his men an his biler an ivry thing
except his ripytation. He saved that
be bein' good swimmer an not bein
an officer iv tn United States navy"
~ slud think Schley'd thry an
prove au allyoi,' M. Hennessy sug.
gested pleasantly.
"He can't" said Dooley, "His frind
Sampsou's got that"
"The absent VICTOR" says the Boston
Pilot, commenting on the above con-
clusion. twill hereafter be known not
as Admiral, but as Alibi Sampson"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-09-04
Very Extraordinary.
country

The statement is published, apropos
Of the announcement that the old re-
ceiving ship, Vermont, is to be des-
troyed, that ex-senator Blair of New
Hampshire was commissioned "by a
few leading spirits of Vermont to see
the navy department and use his in
fluence to have the old ship retained in
the navy, and 90 forth and 30 on.
Who were the "few leading spirits of
Vermont" And why did they seek
out and commission the superannuated
and otherwise decrepit ex-senator of
New Hampshire to "see the navy de-
partment," etc2 Have Vermont Seu.-
tors in actual service no standing or in
huence with the autocrat, or sub-autc
Gratis, of the navy department? Why
should Vermonters have any particular
interest in the old water soaked, dis
ease infested, prehistoric hulkP Is it
because Of any real or fancied resem-
bauce between the venerable ship and
certain prehistoric institutions, GUS
toms or conditions of the State2 The
more rational thing for "the leading
spirits of Vermont" to do would be tc
commission her own real live Senators
and Representatives to "see the navy
department" and secure the proper
representation OF the State in the nam
ing OF a new vessel in the new navy.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-09-04

Petit Journal of Paris, averaging
million copies. The Imperial ReUie,o
OF Austria, published for the exclusive
benefit of the Emperor, has the small
est circulation. The paper is made
up of transations of the principal items
of news or interest in the European
papers, and the edition is three copies
unless the circulation liar is reversing
his customary course and condensing
the truth. The editors and publishers,
the circulation manager and the adver-
Using solicitor of the RevieD ought to
have an easy job, but they lose great
deal OF fun.