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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
POLITICAL

Senior Tomas Estrada Palma has been
elected President OF Cuba.
The Hanna Foraker fight has been
transferred 10 Columbus, Ohio
Senator Foraker denies that he spoke
10 President Roosevelt slghtingly OF
Senator Hanna.
The Constitutional Convention met
Yesterday. Little was done besides
swearing in the State officers II Is ex-
pecteds that the Convention will begin
work in earnest today
State Senator George 5. Schackelford
OF Orange, was in the city yesterday to
look after some cases in the L. ). District
Court. Col. Shackeliord takes hopeful
view OF the outcome of the convention
and legislative sessions He is sure that
if the former body gets through by spring
the Legislature will finish up some i'm
portant pending work. appoint Il com
mission To codify the laws in coniormi'
" with the new Constitution and then
take recess, and return here in the
fall to complete it's work. - Richmond
Times.
Gov elect Montague is overrun with
applications for appointment. He has
but few offices to give out, but these are
in great demand. The governor.elect
will not state in advance whom he will
appoint to any position within his gift
Ii is generally conceded, however. that
Mr.. d. A. Richie, who has been his pri'
vate secretary in the Office OF attorney
general, will ill a similar position in the
executive office at the capitol after the
lst of January There are eighteen staff
officers to be appointed, who will enjoy
the rank of Colonel, and many are said
to be in a mood TO accept the places II
offered 70 them. There is little doubt
that the new governor will reappoint
Col William Male, of Culpeper, To the Of
fee of adjutant general.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
KING GEORGE
Sale Of Farm Personal Notes and Other
Items.

Sale Of ParIn- Personal Notes and Other
Items
correspondence OF THE FREE LANcEl
King George G.. H., Va. Dec. 2S. 1901. Z
Mr.. VIM. f. Bevan, son OF the late
Thomas II Bevan. is spending the holi.
days with his uncle, Mr.. Charles T.
Bevan. at "Pharsalia." Mr.. Vim. F.
Beyan has just returned from visit to
Jamaica, West Indies. where he went TO
recuperate from his arduous duties as
secretary to his uncle, Hon. lsidor Ray
ner, in the Schley case.
Miss Mary Grymes, daughter OF MIR. b.
r. Grymes, who has been visiting in
Washington, has returned to the county
on n visit to her relations before leaving
for New York, where she will spend the
winter with her brother, Mr.. Arthur J.
Grymes.
Mr.. Fred c. l.. Hunter and Mr. Thos.
l.. Hunter, who spent Xmas Day with
their relations at the Courthouse, have
returned To Washington.
Mr. b. r. Grymes is visiting bis daugh.
ter, Mrs. John Wysong, in Maryland.
Mr.. Grymes expects to spend the winter
with his son, Mr.. A. J. Grymes, in New
York.
Miss Edna Arnold, who has been at
tending the present session at Freder-
icksburg College, Is spending the holidays
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James
Arnold. at Potomac View"
Mr.. Z. j. Smith, of fredericksburg, Is
visiting his brother, Mr. Allen Smith, at
Canning"
Miss Nellie Washington, who Is
student ut Hannah Moore Academy. is
spending the holidays with her parents,
MIR. and Mrs. J. p. Washington, at
"Buena Vista
The clerk of the county court issued
a marriage license on the oath inst. to
MIR Watson Jennings to marry Miss
Mary Gift. The ceremony took place at
the home OF the bride on Tuesday, Dec.
26th, Rev. v. W.0wens officiating.
Mr.. Julian S. Jones, OF Baltimore,
spent the holidays with his aunt. Mrs.
Rosalie Z. Stuart at Cedar Grove" Mr.
Jones has sold his Hilton farm, In this
county, to Mr.. j. Fitz Jones, OF Fauquier
county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
GENERAL NEWS.

War between Germany and yenesuela
is said to be unavoidable.
European powers are seeking the
balance of the Chinese indemnity which
the United States will probably return.
According to reliable authorities the
price at which the Panama Company
will offer the canal to the United States
is about $40,000,000.
Floods have been general throughout
the South for several days. A number
OF deaths were caused, property dam
aged and traffic delayed by high waters.
Any attempt to get Wilcox out OF jail
on bail will be resisted. Wilcox refuses
TO make any statement regarding his
conduct on the night Miss Cropsey disap-
peared.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected BY Simon Hirsh & Bro.)

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)
Wheat, rs to SO corn, old and new
90 to 50; meal, $1.35 to $1.40 per loo
pounds; oats, 48 to so; fowls (ive), q
TO Z turkeys Qive), 8 to z, (dressed) 8
TO II; ducks (live) g TO 7;dressed chickens,
4 to 10 per pound; lard. 10 TO 11;eggs.
- to %; butter, Is to 20; hams, IL
TO 10; Irish potatoes, 75to 80; beef, 3 to
31; veal, AZ; pork, 6to 81 hides green) +,
; to 6; hides dry, Z to 3; baled hay,
$40 to $13 per ton.
Wool-Unwsshed, 10 to II; washed,
% &c "a.
Leaf Sumsc-8O to 65 c~nts per hun.
dred pounds.
THE GRAIN MARKEys.
The grain markets closed yesterday as
follows:
Chicago-Wheat, Jan. 76K; May. Soy;
corn, Jan 63x; May, 66k; oats. May 45x.
New York-Soutbern wheat, rs to 80;
corn, so to 20.
Baltlmore-Southern wheat, so toss;
Southern corn 65 to 81.
Richmond-Wheat, 80 to SO; corn 81
to 70.
Alexaudria-Wheat. 75 to 7S; corn, 81
to 10.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
Church choirs Farewell to Gov. Tyler.

At the conclusion OF the service at the
Second Presby terrain church pretty Incl
dent occurred. Gov. Tyler and his fami-
ly have been attending that church.
The congregation had been dismissed and
many had started 10 leave the church.
Gov. Tyler was saying farewell TO
members OF the congregation who occu-
pied pews adjoining him, and az he turn
ed to leave the building the organ sound
ed and the choir began to sing the hymn,
God be with you till we meet again. J"
the whole congregation stopping to join
ia the song.
Gov. Tyler and the members OF his
family were visibly affected by the IN
expected action of the choir. - Richmond
Nosr-a
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
Medal Presented to Admiral sohlsy

Admiral Schley has received another
token of the esteem OF his countrymen.
A select committee from the Maryland
branch of the Junior Order of United
American Mechanics, representing over
$4,000 citizens of Maryland, called at
his hotel. in Washington, and, with ap-
propriate ceremony, presented the ad.
iniral with a handsome jewel-mounted
medal, worth intrinsically 81 900, but
untold thousands as token of love and
good will.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
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 hest 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. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take no other kink.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
Criminal Expenees.

Auditor Marye has completed for the
Constitutional Convention list OF the
criminal expences 1.-THE different counties
in the State. The object is to show that
some OF the smallest counties in the
southwest have the largest criminal ex-
penses Buchanan, for instance, last
year had a criminal expense account of
$4,252.52. Wise, another small county
in the southwest, was charged with ST..
043.16. The expense for Albemarle,
which is one OF the largest counties in
the Commonwealth, last year amounted
TO only S1,563.34.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
GOV. MONTAGUE INAUeJRATED
Takes the Oath OF once. Along Win MesSrS
willard and Anderson. Before the
Constitutional Convention Re
csption Held at Night

Yesterday at noon in Richmond Hon.
A. J. Montague was inaugurated Cover
nor of Virginia The ceremonies took
place in the hall OF the House of Delegates
ut noon and in the presence of the MEN,
bers of the Constitutional Convention, n
committee from the General Assembly
and many citizens.
Mr.. Montague WAS escorted into the
hall by Gov Tyler aud the committees
from the Convention and the Legislature,
who also acted as the escort TO Hon.
J. l.. Willard, Lieutenant-GOyernor, and
Hon W. 4. Anderson Attorney-General.
President GoOde presided. and the oath
OF office was administered To the three by
Judge James Keith. Of the Supreme Court
ofAppeals Gov Montague then delivered
his inaugural address, which was an clio.
quent effort, occupying about twenty
minutes in delivery.
Last night a brilliant reception was
held at the Executive Mansion. The Off
GERS OF the military organizations OF the
State and stats appeared in Uniform, and
besides the presence Of many OF the soci-
ETY. people of Richmond the reception was
attended by much Of the talent and
beauty of other sections OF the State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
500 Reward, 800.

The readers 81 this paper will bs pleased 90
disease that scienco has been able 70 cure In
all its stages, and that II Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure ~ the only positive cure known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
constitutional disease, requires a eonstitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure IL
taken internally. acting directly. upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the system,
dIssase, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature In doing ite work. The proprietors
have so much faith In It's curative powers,
that they OFFER One Hundred Dollars for any
case that It falls to cure. Send for list OF
Address, FJ.cBENEY AGO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, Toe
Hail's Family Pills are the best.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
Schneider Co. VS.. Newman.

In the U. S. Circuit Court. in Richmond,
Judge Waddill heard argument in the
case of l.. Schneider & Sons Company, OF
Cincinnati, vs.. Mrs. Leila Moore New
man, of Orange county. The amount
involved is $35, 000 and the case grows
out of some transactions OF Walter New
man, of Orange county, with this firm.
Attorney OVERLY, of Cincinnati, and
Messrs.. Williams and Shackleford, Of
Orange, were the lawyers in the case.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02

The following n list OF attractive publ
catlons issued by the Passenger Department.
southern Kali way:
winter Homes In Summer Lands. ""Hunt-
ing aud Fishing ia the south. " Land Of the
SKY" Charleston ana Her Exposition ."
THE Beautiful Sapphire County, illus
trat-d Fulder-Cuba, Nassau and Porto
Rica Copies may be had upon application
to ticket agents. G. WESrBURY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02

In AN Ohio town an ordinance has
been offered prohibiting trailing
gowns on the street. II the town
council is successful in passing the
said ordinance they may discover to
it's sorrow that trailing gowns are
well calculated to sweep the town.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
No Chance For Penny Postage.

Representative Loud, chairman OF the
House Committee on Postoffices and Post
Roads, had talk with the President
about postal legislation. Mr.. Loud says
that one-cent postage Is out Of the ques-
ton. "Under present conditions" said
he, penny postage would result In de-
fcIty Of S35. 900, 900 annually"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
soxE DEATHS

Mr.. F. B. Wood died 10 Gordousville
Monday, aged "a years.
Mr.. Joseph w. Poston. aged 70 years.
and Miss Annie Saunders, both OF Lou
doun county, died Saturday.
Mrs. Louise Bander Nicol, wife OF
Judge C. Z. Nicol. died In Manassas Tues
day. She leaves, besides her husband. six
children and one sister, Mrs. ]. B. T.
Thornton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
Christmas Celebrations In King George.

Correspondence OF THE FREE LAscE)
King George Co.. Va, Dec 80, 1901.
Mt View Baptist Church. in King
George county, had it's Xmas celebration
on Christmas Day.
The house was filled at an early hour.
and at | l O'Clock the meeting was called
to order by the pastor, Rev. W. W..
Owens After several selections had been
sung by the choir the pastor delivered q
very impressive address, which was en-
joyed by all. Then followed the distri-
button of good things to the children,
and their little hearts were made happy.
We congratulate the superintendent on
having such school and wish him God
speed in his great work.
Friday. the 9th, was grand day for
the Sunday-School at Bethel church.
There was large gathering, and after
the choir rendered, several stirring hymns,
the pastor arose and addressed the au-
dience. taking as his text Luke 2:11. To
the delight of oil present he delivered fine
address upon the value Of the day called
Christ Day. At the close OF the address
each scholar was presented with beau
tiiul present, and the pastor, to his great
surprise, was presented by the Ladies'
Aid Society with beautiful parlor lamp.
All the letters addressed to Santa
Claus. North Pole" etc. which are un-
deliverable, go to the government dead
letter office in Washington. Last year
there were 10000 of them and the
number this year promises to be no
smaller. They are held short time, to
give Santa Claus a chance to call for
them, and then great bonfire is made
OF them In another way the dead letter
Office Is overrun during the holidays.
Thousands of packages are received
which are misdirected. Many OF them
contain valuable presents. Frequently
there are bundles to individuals abroad,
10 which the price OF domestic postage
!s attached. These packages are usually
held till the following autumn, when
they are auctioned of. Hardly pack
age that doesn't contain piece Of fruit
cake, evidently the most popular OF all
the many Christmes gifts. So
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
Negroes to Ask Presidents Influence.

The negro Baptist ministers conference
OF Boston and vicinity adopted resolu-
lions iavoring national conference at
Washington February %, the object OF
which Is to ask President Roosevelt to
use his influence to get negro boys into
the West Point and Annapolis Academies
and State agricultural colleges
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
Richmond College Gets 800, 900.

DIR. W. e. Hatcher succeeded In raising
the balance OF the $75 900 needed In order
to make available John ID. Rockefeller's
gift OF $4,000 to Richmond College.
Mr.. Rockefeller offered to give the sum
mentioned provided the college would
raise $75 900 by New Years Day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02

JUsT at the present time General
Miles appears to be little tongue
tied. Perhaps he recalls the thought
that "silence is golden" and doesn't
intend to lose any more of the "yel-
lou
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02

How unlike that ofthose felicitous,
bibacious and strickingly famous Elk
ecutives OF North and South Carolina
is the attitude OF Tillman and Nc
Laurin. Why don't they eat mint
and Shaker"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02

KENTUCKY is going to raise the
tax on whiskey. Some OF the citizens
OF the "Blue Grass State" may be
forced to takeito water yet.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
LAND OF TIE SKY. "

Ashe,ie and Hot Springs. y. c.. THE
Queen 80 Resorts" Offer 10 the pleasure
seeker the charms Of mild Bnd delightful
climate and n scenic vista Of unparalleled
beauty. and To the invalid. balmy breeEes red
Olcnt oi renewed health aud strength.
Excursion tickets on sale daily via South
ern Railway at Rrratly reduced rates.
Double daily limited train seryl q. consist-
ing 81 clega Il day coaches, Pullmaus and
diulng ears.
Call on my agent or representative ~ the
Southern Railway for complete winter
Homes folder
e. W WsSTBT'RY
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
DON'T FORGET THAT

when you want an easy shave,
AS good as barber ever gave
lust call on me Rt my saloon,
At morn and eve or DusY noon.
fcomb and dress lhs hair With grses;.
To suit the counte nsncv OF your face
Ny room 10 r0at, my towels clean.
Scissors sharp and razo keen;
And all that art aa8 skfll can do.
II you will call HI do for YOU
Razocs put Ia order &c short notice.
W II nAXufSR
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
0BHNGE.
Double Marriage Al zosr Church Enter
tainment Personals Notes, Etc.
Ccorrspondence of Tmr FnrE LANcrJ

Correspondence Of Tux FREE LANcE)
Burr Hill, Va, Dec. 30, 1901.
\ very pretty double marriage was
soIemniIed nt Zoar Baptist church, this
county, last Thursday at $50 p m, the
contracting parties being Mr.. illle COle-
man and Miss Fannie Herlock, Mr.. Tom
ME lIerlock and Miss Ernestne Demp-
sey. Despite the Indictment weather a
large crowd was In attendance. The
church was prettily decorated Tor the oc-
casion. The only attendants were the
ushers. Messrs. o. Is Watson, Herbert
Sisson. Robbie Dempsey and Jake Her
lock. dr., the latter two being brothers
of the respective brides The brides were
becomingly attired in blue costumes with
satin trimmings, hat and gloves To
match Rev. 4. j. Harlow performed
the impressive ceremony. 4 reception
was held at night at Mr.. Jake Her
locks. We wish both couples much
happiness through life.
4 most delightful entertainment was
given at the hospitable home OF Mr. and
Mrs. T. X. Row, near Locust Grove.
ON Friday night last Games, dancing
and conversation were engaged in. Elo-
giant refreshments were served at IL
O'Clock The crowd dispersed At late
hour, having spent n most enjoyable
evening and wishing the kind and ge-
nial host and hostess happy and pros
porous New Year.
Miss Bertha finder and brother, MIR.
Willie finder. of Nerdiersville, were
guests of friends here last week.
MIR. l. e. Reynolds. Of Washington, Ia
visiting his home people near Locust
Grove.
Mr. and Mrs John r. Rhoadcs,oi West
Va. have returned to their old home near
here TO spend some time.
Misses Cora Lee and Lucie kube, OF
your city. are spending the holidays with
their sister, Mrs. Willie Dulin. OF Locust
Grove.
Mr.. Geo. b. Seely, of New York who
is spending the winter in Culpeper
county. ia q guest at Mr.. Champ Hill
mans. here.
Mr.. Eugene Rhoades of West Va. IN Wis
iting relatives in the neighborhood.
MIR. Charlie SpotswoOd spent few
days of last week with his friend. Mr.. Il
Wallace Jones.
MIR. Craig, Of JeifersOntOn Culpeper
county, is guest OF Mr. Willie FSrmr
and family. here
Mr. l.. 4 Rhoades aud his attractive
young wife, OF Ingeside. West Va, who
are visiting Mrs Rhoades' father, Mr..
Chas Waugh, at Eyerona, spent few
days recently with relatives and friends
in this neighborhood
We regret ~ hear Of the extreme III
ness of Mr. Collie Davis. son OF Nr. James
l.. Davis, OF True Blue.
Mr. Pannill Brooking OF Delaware. Is
visiting his mother. Mrs LeOna Bsooking,
near here.
Mr.. J. Melvin Sanders. of the Wilder
ness. spent several days recently with
his sister. Mrs. W. II. Rhoades, here.
Miss Dora BARLEY is a guest OF the
Misses finder, at Verdiersville
The heavy rains caused high water in
this section.
We wish The FREE LANCE aud all OF its
readers happy and prosperous New
Year. Rover
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02

TIE burglars manifest a DISPOSE
ton to make connection with the
prosperous condition Of financial at.
fairs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02

The Chinese Court has sarrived at
Ten Chow. The lovers OF pickle no
doubt trust that it will never get in
to Chow Chow.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02

The controversy over Cuban sugar
is simply tete-a-tete for sweet duty :
sake.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02

AT THE present price OF eggs His
torian Maclay might 60 on the stage
with impunity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02

Jim Jeifries and Tom Sharkey have
been matched for fight which will in
volve the heavyweight fistic champion
ship Of the world.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02

OLD SANTA has gone into tempo
arv innOcuous desuetude.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02

The Beers didn't allow the British
an opportunity to hang up their
stockings Christmas.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02

GooD morning. Did you witness
the appearance Of the New Year?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02

The pack in full cry may have freed
Admiral Schley, but the wolves have
not vet feasted upon his carcass.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02

THE winter is quite open, therefore
don t forget to shut the door
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02

Stops the Cough and works Of the Cold
Laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tablets cure
a cold In one day No Cure. no Pay
Prise - ssDts
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Mr.. John Frazer ParalyEed-shot In the
Hand ersonals-Notes. Ete.

Correspondence OF The FREE LAScs.l
Orange County, Va, Dec. 30, 1901
4 deep gloom hangs over our neigh
borhOod Monday night Mr.. John
Frazer was paralyzed on his left side and
while his condition il not critical his
many friends are anxious about him.
he has been confined TO the house for
some weeks. bat was, the day before this
stroke, feeling better.
The return OF many students 10 hang
mp stockings at home promised a lively
Xmas. but the sickness OF our common
friend and relative, dispels all impulse
for gayety.
Mr.. Will Coleman accidentally shot
himself through the hand last Friday.
He is doing well and promises soOn
to hold his grip.
1t is source of general pleasure that
Misses Henry and. Wright are in our
neighborhood. These charming girls
have multitude OF worshipers at their
shrine, but they seem to be yet unsub-
dued. and spirit OF genuine freedom II
about them.
Messrs. John and Joe Henderson, OF
West Virginia. are spending Xmas at
Huntsmans Rest. the dear old home
stead
A happy, prosperous new year TO The
FREE LANCE and its multiplied co-work.
ers. May all things work together Tor
good and for theprosperity OF our people
and Paper.
The many friends OF DIR. Frazer are
greatly disappointed that he did not
come for a while this holiday. The
Doctor, always alive to business, IL at
tending large educational convention
in Columbus