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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-12
GOVERNMENT SALE OF JEWELS.

Nearly $50 pieces of jewelry, including
sets of diamonds, pearls, rubies. emeralds.
opals, turquoises and sapphires will be
offered for sale in the Post Office OF
Newark on March 21. by the U. S. Mar
shall for this district. These are goods
coniscated by the government from peo-
pie who smuggled them into this country.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-12
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, March 12, 1sO1.-Forecast
for thirty-stx hours ending at s P. NJ,
wednesday:-Fai tonight and tomorrow:
fresh westerly winds.
Hartnett's Thermometrical Report
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-12

Hinds- How did you manage to engage
in the manufacture of sausages?
Grinds-0h, friend Of mine gave me
q pointer Chicago News.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-03-12

Fsaas far sois AZ nsarle All slS-s .s,s,-ss~ y,
stores, and wholesale at the d. z. CleaTy Ce.'1
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-14
GIVE CUBA A CHANCE.

Havana. Aug. 7s.-The Union of
Tobacco Buyers of Havana was recent
ly asked by the Merchants Union to
give an opinion as to the duties levied
in the United States upon Cuban to-
bacco. The reply was to the effect
that duties on cigars should be reduc-
ed to 81. so per pound irrespective of
value, and that the duties on wrap
pers and filings should be reduced 20
to 25 cents respectively per pound:
a long preamble asserts that Cuba
if she does not obtain concessions to
which she has a perfect right in view
of the fact that she is under the eco
nomic as we'll as the political protec-
tion of the United States should ask
for annexation. This the United
States would grant," the preamble
goes on to say as it would be in con-
fornlity with the desire of maajori-
ty of the American people. Thus the
successful opposition of the sugar and
tobacco interests of the United States
to granting concessions to Cuba would
only result in the ruin of these inter
ests, since with annexation Cuba
would have free trade, and this would
mean the overthrow of the sugar and
tobacco industries in the United
States -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-14
GUNBOAT SENT TO PANAMA.
lsthmus Must be Kept Open
Decision of U. S. Government.

Washington, Aug. An order was
issued by the acting secretary of the
navy for the gunboat Machias, now
at the Boston navy yard, to proceed
without delay to Hampton Roads and
there to prepare for departure to Co
lon, near the eastern terminus of the
Panama railroad.
At the navy department it is explain
ed that this movement has been order
ed with a view to having the Ma
chias take observations in the vicinity
of the isthmus. In announcing the
action of the department it was Off
cially stated that 1T is deemed need
full that United States war vessel be
in that vicinity at this time" The
order to the Machias followed con-
ference held at the navy department
between Acting Secretary of State
Adee, and Acting Secretary of the
Navy Hackett. Mr.. Adee received
the dispatch from Consul Gudger last
night, stating that the revolutionists
had held up train for an hour at
Marachin on the line Of the railroad
across the isthmus, and only about l5
miles from Panama city. While this
was not regarded as threatening an in
terruption of traffic or giving any
ground for intervention by the Uni
ted States, yet it was deemed advisa-
BILE by the officials that one OF our
ships should be in the neighborhood
in order that suitable observations
could be made and steps taken to meet
any serious emergency that might
arise. For the present officials do not
believe there will be any need Of land
ing marines. The commander of the
Machias, Lieut.. Commander Mason is
regarded as an officer of tact and abil-
ity and beside this he has had recent
experience in West Indina waters, hav-
ing been in command of the Scorpion
when she made her recent trip to La
Guira to keep watch on American in
terests in Venezuela.
The Machias is gunboat of 1,l77
tons displacement with twin screws
and good steam capacity. She has
eight four inch guns in her main bat
terry, six rapid fire guns and one au-
tomato gun. Her run to the isthmus
depends somewhat on the length Of her
stay at Hampton Roads, but it is be-
lieved she will be ready to proceed
with little or no delay, in which case
the trip will take about ten days or
two weeks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-14
DISpENSARIES FOR The EXPOSITION
Director General Asks For Num-
Der on the Grounds.

Columbia, Aug. S.-Mr. J. H.
Averill, director of the Charleston ex-
position, and MIR. W. H. Welch of the
county board of control appeared be-
fore the directors of the State dispen-
sary yesterday to consult as to what
methods can be pursued to have dis
pensaries located on the exposition
grounds. The board promised it's CO.
operation and insisted that it is an
ixous to help make the exposition a
success.
No definite proposal was submitted
that must be arranged with the
county board. But it was intimated
by the State board that it sanctions
the establishment of six or eight dis
pensaries on the exposition grounds,
such dispensaries to sell beer and light
wines. The dispensers must be regu-
larly appointed and must be bonded
officers. The board thought that clerk
could be elected to have general super
vision of these dispensaries, but each
dispenser must have an individual
permit.
Mr.. Averill asked if beer dispen-
sary could be operated in connection
with a restaurant. He was Informed
that such a proceeding would not
conform to the letter of the law.
However beer dispenser could have
his booth adjoining that Of restau-
ranteur, and patrons could give their
orders for beer to the cafe walters.
In the opinion of the board the wait
ers could be servants of the guests.
not servants of the restaurant-keep-
er," and for that reason could fetch
the foaming beer for the thirsty guests
of the restaurant.-The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-14
Florence Hit by Freshets.


Florence, Aug. e.-Florence County
has been hit hard by freshets this sum-
mer. Three thousand dollars will
have to be expended on Lynch's river
bridge and causeway alone. Besides
this, countless small bridges have been
wrecked, and the roads put in such
condition as to require the constant
attention of the chain gang, reenforc-
ed by several paid laborers. To meet
this increase in expenses the county
will have to borrow s6, 600 to run it's
affairs until 1901 taxes begin to come
in. Florence county has been run on
a cash basis for several years and con-
tinuation of this method being desired
is another reason for the action of the
commissioners in borrowing money.
Supervisor Mcbride will negotiate
with the State Sinking Fund commits
sion for the loan.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-14

We have dallied SO long in the mat
ter of the connection with the Sea-
board Air Line that we have lost our
opportunity. We did not grasp the
forelock and now will be lucky if we
ter is going to get the road now.
Sumter is feeling and feeling strongly
the beneficial effects of the recent de-
velopment in her railroad facilities.
Her people have built the roads and
they are enjoying the fruits of their
enterprise.-Florence Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-14

We were shown letter this morning
from Robt. Wilson, Jr., N. D., Bac-
teriologist to Board of Health, Charles
ton, S. c., to Mayor E. O. McCreight,.
saying that be had examined the spec
linens OF Camden artesian water
Hamlet and Sumter ice used in Cam
den and that he found them absolutely
pure and healthful. He states that Of
course these waters should be examin-
ed frequently as the water may at any
time become polluted.-Camden Mes
senger.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-14

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. Meetings
were held tonight by the Democratic,
Populist and Free Silver Republican
State Central committees and fusion
of the three parties was practically
argeed upon, the State conventions of
all being fixed for Sept. II, at Lincoln.
w. J. Bryan addressed the Democratic
and Populist committees and expressed
himself strongly in favor. of fusion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-14

Norfolk, Va, Aug. Lieut.. Com
mander James G. Cresap, U. S. N, Of
the inspection board at the Norfolk
navy yard, died at the naval hos
pital here at an early hour this
morning of blood poisoning, which
was caused by the dye of a stocking
absorbed in slight abrasion on the
foot. A wife and two sons survive him.
The body will be taken to Annapolis
for burial.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-14
DR.. R. 3. Rhett Dead.

Charleston, Aug. 7.-Dr. Robert B:
Rhett, one OF the leading physicians OF
this city died at 8 o'clock tonight al,
ter several weeks illness, of TYPHOID
fever. Dr.. Rhett was one Of the most
progressive members of the medical
profession in the State and his reputa-
ton as a surgeon was of the highest,
throughout the South.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-14
POLITICAL ASsASsINs.

It is no cause for wonder that Sena-
tor Tillman should seek to make po-
litical assassins Of you to avoid open
and fair fight. He has climbed to
power by venomous abuse OF many OF
the purest men in the State who op-
pose him, for which he has always
carefully shirked personal responsible
ity, and on the political lives and for
tunes of those who befriended him
while he needed friends. Norris, Tin
dal and Donaldson, men representing
earnest purpose and the interest of
the farmers of the State and therefore
strong, were used by him to promote
his own interests and then thrust
aside. Irby, Shell and Farley died
despising him because of his treachery
to them and to the people. l am now
in his way and because he has failed
to strike me down he incites you to
attempt to strangle me, and at the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-14
TARIFF SUBSIDIES AND EXPAN-
SION

You have undertaken to condemn
and expel and depose me, not only
without a hearing but without evi-
dence. Upon what ground are my
good faith as Senator and my ideli-
ty as democrat assailed? Is it on the
tariff? None of you of the committee
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
seaboard Air Lines Efforts to Improve
Stock.

The Seaboard Air Line. which runs
through SoutheriI States, has bought u
herd ri bulls and n flock of roosters for
the purpose OF improving the breed oil
birds and cattle in the farms upon its
raad. Both bulls and roOsters are OF the
finest and most aristOcratic lineage
The company has sent out circulars
from it's industrial department at Ports
mouth. Va. offering to lend bulls or birds
tn farmers who will agree TO take goOd
care Of them. There is mo charge Tor the
loan. The animals are delivered without
any freight expense.
The full bloOdcd roOsters are lght
Brahmas. black l.angshans, and black
Mnorcas. Ii is requested 10y the railroad
that farmers who borrow the chickens
will not Use them for fighting purposes.
There will be great temptation 10 40
this. as they are splendid speclmensoi the
feathered tribe.
The profit of the Seaboard Air Line IN
these transactions will come from the IN
creased demand for cattle poultry ana
eggs consequent upon the Improvement
of the breeds. With more demand there
will he heavier freight shipments ana a
traffic that win stand higher tariffs:
The move of the Seab0ard Air Line Is
being anxiously watched by other rall-
road companies in the South. There Is
a strong probability. it IL said, that
some of them will adopt the bull ana
rooster idea. which, OF course, cannot ne
patented or copyrighted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
STAFFORD.
Notes and Personals.
Correspondence of The FREE LAScE)
~ n

Correspondence of The FREE LANcE)
Stafford c. H., Va, March 10, 1901.
DIR. r. J. Payne and r. W Berrey Esq,
left here yesterday for Richmond, but
expect To return tonight.
Mrs. Margaret L. Ford. relict ol the
late \. W. Ford is reported critically III
from stroke of paralysis at her resi-
dence. Woodstock" and owing To her
advanced age, 80 years, there IL very
little hope of her recovery. Her son DR..
J. Walter Ford. of West Nirginia. Is In
attendance upon her.
There is nothing Of moment on the
County Court docket next Wednesday.
Board of Supervisors met last Mon
day. After transacting routine business
adjourned to fourth Monday in April.
MIR. John 5. Martin, who has acted n
deputy in the Clerks Office for the last
two years. has been appointed under the
Civil Service Commission tOa position M
the Norfolk Navy Yard and leayes here
next Monday to enter upon his duties
there. lie will be very much missed IN
this neighbOrhoOd.
Mr.. r. W. Powers paid the e. j. a visit
today Scribhlcr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
LOCAL MARKETS.
0corrected by Simon IIirsh { Bro.


Wheat. - to so; corn, 30 to - meal,
S1.15 to 81 20 per 100 pounds; oats, 30
To 81 fowls dive, ) to Z turkeys Qive),
& To z: dressed. 8 to 10; ducks dive, q
TO z; dressed 3 to *; dressed fowls, ~
10 8 per 10. lard 3 to 9;eggs, II to II;
pntter. II to 20; hams, II to l2h; Irish
potatoes. 65 to 20; early rose, Tor seed,
o. To 81 90; beef, 3 to 3A; veal, ~;
pork. . to ~; hides (green). AZ to -;
hides dry. Z to x; baled hay, Sl4 To
$40 per ton.
Wool-Ilnwashel J, IL to 20; washed
% to %.
bred pounds.
THE GRAIN MARKETS.
The grain markets closed yesterday as
follows:
Chicago-Wheat, Mar, 76h: May, 1I<;
corn. Mar, 4O4; May, IN: Mar oats. 24k.
New York-SOuthern wheat, as to ~ ;
corn, Is to 30. 90
Baltimore-SOuthern wheat, % to ~.
Southern corn. AZ TO ~.
Richmond-W Wheat, - to 81 corn, ~
10 80 a.
20 As.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
SOME DEATHS.

Mr.. Boyd Ingram. of Enthusiastically,
died last week.
Mrs. Salie Ashby, aged ~ years, died
last week in Accomac county
Miss Marion Page Nottingham OF
Northampton county died last week
aged 25years.
Mr.. John Jett. of Lancaster county,
died last week and was buried nj IRVING
ton Baptist cemetery.
Mr.. l.. G. Mundie died at his home IN
King and Queen county last week, IN
the T4th year Of his age.
Mrs. Voolfolk, wife of former County
Judge James II. Voolfolk, OF Louisa
county. died Friday night.
Mr.. Sylvester Byrd, - years OF age,
died in Baltimore last week. Mr. BYRD
was hornin Accomac county, Va.
Mr.. james Nash, well-knOwn citizen
of Prince William county, died last week.
In former years he figured prominently
in county politics.
Mr.. John 5. Bethel, Collector of Gus
toms at Richmond, died Friday. The de
ceased was a stanch Republican and had
figured prominently in public affairs. lie
was a selimade man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
Celebrate Their Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. :. Stern, Mr. and Mrs. VI.
Y. Strasburger and son. Mrs. VI. II.
Strasburger and MIR. Melville Strasburgrr'
all of Baltimore, came Saturday to he
present at the celebration Of the Both an-
niyersary of the marriage OF Mr. and
Mrs. Y. {. Strasburgcr, which took place
nj their home here Sunday. Besides
these there were present Mr.. and Mrs. Ia
vii IIirsh. Miss Carline lIirsh and Master
Solomon Ilirsh. Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Goldsmith
and daughters, Misses Rosa aud julia
Goldsmith. Mr.. and Mrs l. llirsh and
Mr.. Maurice flirsh. Mr.. and Mrs IL. kaui-
man. Misses Belle and Hattie kaufman,
MIR. Sidney Kaufman aud Mr.. Il. IL.
Jacobs. IN enjoyable time was spent
and delightful refreshments served.
In receiving the guests the bride and
groom OF b years were surrounded by
their daughter and six sons-Miss bertha
Strasburger. Nessrs Million, Ivan,
Maurice. Melville. William. Edwin, and
grandson. Leroy v Strasburger.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
IN MEMoRIAM.

Died at her home at Lewiston, ON
Tuesday morning, March y. Mrs. Annie
slaughter Mcleod, beloved wife OF MIR.
James Mcleod.
The deceased had been sick but ashort
while. therefore her death wholly un-
expected. came rs a shock to the COM
munity.
She wasa lady whose gentle manner
and sweet Christian character endeared
her 10 all who knew her, and her rein
ing influence was felt by all, and especial
Iy in the home which had been 80 long
without wife or mother. Having been
married only seven month, and just en-
tering the period OF wOmanhood, which
il the prime of life, many hopes are blight
ed in her death; and again we are con-
strained to say: God moves IN mys
terious way
The bereaved husband, sister and aunt
have the sympathy OF this community
and that Of Culpeper, her former home
where the interment took place.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
1mrortapt Railroad Arrangement

The Philadelphia Press is authority
for the following:
An arrangement has been entered into
between the Pennsylvania, Southern
Railroad, Chesapeake and Ohio, Allan
rio Coast Line, Seaboard Air Line and the
Richmond, fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad companies for the joint owner
sbip of the railroad from Washington TO
Richmond. Va. This road is now owned
by the Pennsylvania Company from
Washington TO Quantico and by the
Richmond, fredericksburg and Potomac
from Ouantico to Richmond. 1t is said
that the Pennsylvania Company has
agreed to sell its line from Washington
no Ouantico and all the companies to
have an equal share in the road from
Washington to Richmond. A new com M
many is TO be formed and value Is TO
lie placed upon both the PennyslVania
railroads and the Richmond, frederlcks-
hnro and Potomac roads. Each com
pany is to have q sixth interest
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
Communicated
An open Letter TO Business Mons Asso
citation Of Frsdericksburg

Caret. Essex County. Va, March 10.
Sirs: am in receipt of your letter stat
ing that plan proposed, viz: - boats a
week To and from Baltimore To freder-
icksburg. with no stops below Tappa-
hammock. run i'm connection with Norfolk
boat ~ now run: or 3boats n week, saw
ing ~ hours to shippers ON upper river
and run i'm the day time, had been con-
sidered by your assOeiation and consid-
cred detrimental To the interests of frel-
ericksburg specially asked your assO-
citation hearing in behalf Of the people
living on the upper river before you de
cded this question, which your assocla-
ton. il seems. did not see fit To grant.
No plan that can be arranged will be
entirely satisfactory 10 every one. \
river boat, such as You suggest, would
not help the shippers on the upper river
at all. but could il be made To pay eN-
penses would certainly he convenience
To passengers in travelling, hut fear
would have 10 be supported 10y freder-
icksburg trade. The question Is. can
your association show any figures to
even approximate paying the expense oi
n river boat run 3 times week? We are
working for something that can be done
and that will be an Improvement on
present conditions. We do not wish to
work against your city's interests, but
believe the plan we are working for will
he mutually beneficial And hope You
will pardon me il ! am wrong but your
action, while not yielding anything
to our interests. at the same time would
seem to force W. To trade with your mer-
chants. II this be- your policy. fear It
will not be taken kindly by our people,
and NAV act AZ boomerang To you.
Self-interest usually decides which way
trade will go. We wish this important
subject to be decided in friendly spirit
to all concerned, and hope ifyou do not
find il practicable to get "A river boat N
you suggest, you will accept our plan, on
which our people are just as unanimous
for as you are for yours. AZ n compro-
mise is preferable to the service We now
have. we are all in the "same boat, and
we are much more vitality concerned than
YOU. as you have 3 railroad companies
running trains almost every hour thro'
your city. and steamboats, are all we
have. Your consideration of our inter
ests will be appreciated by our people
and encourage us yet further to trade
with you.
Yours, etc,
Robert Beverley Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
School Closing Personals and Fishing

Correspondence of THE FREE IANcE)
Brooke. Va, March rs, 1901.
The school closed at Green's school
house ON the 18th inst. Quite a large
crowd attended The children were well
equipped for the closing exercises and the
program was good. composed OF recita-
tions, dialogues aud singing. The teacher
deserves great credit for the way in which
the affair was managed, aud also the
pupils of the school. All who were there
seemed to enjoy the event. Cake and
lemonade were in abundance. Take the
whole affair il was one OF the best public
school closings ever held in the county.
Mr.. II. q. Chesley has been quite sick,
hut il better at this writing.
Fishing is good and every fisherman
YOU meet has Il bright smile on his face
from the prospect Of good results from
his labor
MFR. Beach was in the neighbOrhood
this week advertising his show. The
pictures that he shows please the young
people very much. W. /.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
For over Fifty Years.

Mrs. V'inslow'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, soltens the gums, allays all pans,
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 bottle. BE sure and
ask for Mrs. WinslOws Soothing
Syrup" and take NO other kind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
lanes woodard Dead.

Mr. lanes Woodland a well-knOwn eit-
izen of Stafford. died at his home, near
Aouia Creek bridge. Sunday OF paralysis
aged - years. He leaves a wife ana
fonr children. two sons and two daugll-
ters-Nr. !. r. Woodland, OF Washington,
and Mr.. Frank Woodland. OF stafford;
Mrs Kate Woodland and Miss Beatrice
Woodland. Funeral services were held
Yesterday evening from his late home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
nAnth Of Mr.. Elias Rollow.

Mr. Elias Rollow. OF Washington a
former merchant of this city. ana ma
five of stafford county, died at the Gar
field Hospital in that city Thursday;
after an illness of several weeks, aged
30 wears. lie leaves six sons and one
daughter. Mrs. Annie NJ. King. OF tins
citv The remains were brought here
Friday evening and the services at the
crave i'm the City Cemetery were conduct
eJ Inv Rev. J. I. Stump. The pall-bear-
ers we're Messrs. W. l.. Brannan. ). f.
Eastburn. ]. +. Brown. \. NJ. Garner,
" Bell and j. II. Layton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
The Governor In Lancaster

Governor Tyler's party was cordially
r.ceiveJ ON their visit To the lower Rap
nobannock last week. 1t was oi general
comment that Mrs. Tyler and daughters
,yere The most charming visitors LaGcas-
ter has had for some time. MAJOR yer
i the second Governor To visit Lancas-
fer since the days of King carter, Gov
ernor O'Ferrall and party having been
the quests Of lrvington for day some
five wears ago.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
p.v psoatur Edwards rendered Call

Rev. Decatur Edwards, OF tins city,
will he called to the passionate OF -Four
Mile Creek. Central Pioneer and Antioch
churches. in Henrico county. \ commit,
tee from the first three met and decided
ON Mr.. Edwards, and Antioch gave ner
consent later. Mr. Edwards has n me
field in this section, being pastor OF iour
churches. one in Falmouth and three IN
Spotsylvania. and is popular with each.
He is considering the call.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
The Electric Ii ght Plant.

The work on the electric light plant Is
progressing very slowly. This has been
caused by the cold weather. ~ the en-
gineer forbade work when the tempera-
tnre was below 40. With the advent OF
spring the work will be vigorously push
Ell. II is expected that the plant will be
completed and in operation about July
l.