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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19
'irgluiaRs at Charleston Exposition.

Virginia Day at the Charleston Exposi
sltion was celebrated Wednesday by
about 1000 visitors from the Old Do
minion.
The Virginia party included Gov.
Montague and staff, the Virginia State
Press Association, two companies OF
richmond troops, cadets of Virginia mill
tary Institute and large number ofper-
sons from different parts of the State.
At noon Gov. Montague and party
were driven 20 the Exposition grounds,
accompanied by President Wagner of
the Exposition.
Ine CADETS and the Virginia soldiers
marched n agHa tas .Gssst q ealssresssfA,rr
passed in review before Gov. Montague
The other exercises were brief Presi
dent Wagner extended to the Virginian,
cordial welcome to Charleston. Gov
Montague made a happy response. Al
the conclusion OF theexercises the visitors
were taken over the grounds and
through the buildings. ..-kxa
The Virginia editors were given an ex
cursion around the harbor and out "a
tar as the Atlantic ocean. They wert
landed at Mount Pleasant on the return
trip and carried on trolley cars TO the
Isle OF Palms.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19
APRIL 10, 1902.
Weather forecast for Fred
e~icks5urg and Vicinity:
Saturday fair
AN EXPERTS TESTIMONY.

Sometimes queer notions creep In
to the cranipms Of human beings,
and by remaining for season make
the world accept them as facts.
Nearly everybody believes nova
DAYS that a drowning man must rise
and sink three times before he finally
disappears from sight, but Peter 8.
McNaily, the Boston long distance
swimmer, tells the harbOr police OF
New York that sinking the third
and last time" is fiction; that n
drowning man may rise many times,
, the number being determined by the
amount ofwater swallowed. One OF
! the strongest things about rescues
ram drowning is that nobody isever
hitter going down oaee, but al
!rst as the victim is.about to
ly goes further AM atfirms
browning as the effect of cramp
opular fallaey. A cramp in the
ach might be dangerous, he all
Bit he insists that it is very
A cramp of the arm or leg is
In itself serious thing, but il
es the swimmer and he let's him
drown because he thinks he is
kmed. SO even in the matter oi
owning the faith cure system may
krk we'll Most OF the pe0pfe-Yho
kn while bathing, according to
his authority, are attacked not by
|cramps, but by apoplexy or heart di-
sease. "a man with any affection d
the heart is liable to instant deathin
the cold water, he says. There arr
other popular beliefs which Mr.. Me-
Nally assails. He is emphatic in de-
nouacing the custom of cooling oil
before going into the water, after
disrobing. As Mr.. McNally has saved
sixty-fye persons from death by
drowning, his opinions are worthy
al attention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19

We DO not believe in the doctrine
that there is nothing original sub
astral, but original observations
should at least show the freshness OF
dew drops and run rays
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19

- tEh condition now that
the Piice 0fany staple article can be
raised at the mere within OF a few men in
the north Alex. Gazette.
That appears to be true, but thank
fortune, the people of the South can
get along without much coal for sew
eral months to come.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19
SOME DEATHS.

A.. a g. Gillette Of Accomac died
-, M sisssday Of heart failure, aged sixty
wears !" ar and leaves two sons ana TWO
daugters.
n stiles died Wednesday near
~ r. .bs an nreague, Accomac County, Of old
" aendii T. was one OF the most prominent
age. and had been sick only two weeks.
c ct ems 1siehty-two years old and leaves
- children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19

AND now the Heather Chinee" is
convinced that Congress is disposed
to put a premium on American
births.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19

Uutut HOtts n 0tttrFN~X|HF 90 ki'tht ~. k0 y
or OF granting the iced, but Judge ~
ter's first effort resulted in an appeal TO
the Circuit court.
NOTES.
There was a decided sentiment in iav'
or of proclaiming the new Constitution.
The dog law was discussed and n ma
iority of those present favored it.
The farmers are busy preparing the
land for corn, tomatoes and pickles, and
evidences OF this could be seen all along
the road.
!, The wheat crop has very Suuch i'm
proved since last court and M crops
are looking nice, while other es\ <SGU.
ise of not more than half a Il
fruit crop has not been il
and there is abundant bloow.3z
and peaches.
The pickle men. Messrs. 4
IL Peden, Richard None - + :
Lowry were there, MAXI 11.ifrcs Of
the planters glad 10y, s6fefring to contract
for pickles at 4xices higher than last
Those pSfsent from this city were
Messrs. n. d. Carter, J. T. Goodrich, NJ.
). Chancellor. W. l.. Dempsey, X. Is, Nc
t<s1ley., W. IL. Merchant, and The FREE
Lance representative.
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Rev. L. S. Landstreet authorized 10
celebrate rites of matrimony.
Sinclair Timmons qualified as Deputy
Treasurer of HARDWOOD district.
Liquor licenses granted in Falmouth
to r. s. Payne, c. H. Kennedy and ).
T. Jones. -
Two new Codes ordered for use OF the
court.
Commonwealth VS. Smith X Monroe;
Defendants and witnesses recognized
and cases continued to June term.
Relieved OF capitation and county
levy-R. p. English, Harrison Cribs, NJ.
Z. Shelton, Saml Richards and Alex.
Ex parte Recommendation for deed for
delinquent land. After hearing evidence
and argument, W. d. Carter presiding as
Judge, clerk directed to make deed. Ap-
peal noted to Circuit court.
f. A. Groves allowed to erect TWO
gates across Marlboro road.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19

IN the CLERK r Oiiitt OF llif 'litNft NAi W
the county Of stafford, on the 3lst day
OF March, 1902.
y I. Risroe ............ Plaintiff
In debt and upon an attachment
against
TX VI brtfIs..s
The object Of this suit is to subject the f.
iects and estate Of the said NJ Green In the
county OF stafford. Va To the payment OF a
note for the sum OF Sl3O.-g due the plaintiff
with interest from October :. 1902, till paid,
subject t. a credit 81 $22. a. OF October J,
1900 And an affidavit having been made
and fled that the defendant, X VI Green, nnt
a resident 81 she State Of Virginia i Is order
ed thai iie do appear here within fifteen day,
after due publication hereof, and DO what
nay be- necessary 10 protect his Interest In
his suit And il l. further ordered that %
copy hereof be published once week Tor
four weeks In THE FREE LAME, and that n
copy be posted at the front door Of court
house on the first day Of the next term oithe
county court
copy-TeSte:
ID CARTER. pq
ap19w4w \ BRYAN OerA
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Qujnine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if il tails
to cure. K. W. Groves signature is on
each box .25c.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19
You About.
White Quilts Dress Goods

Everybody will tell you to go 10
JONES for pretty goods The latest are
Mstral cloths. Etomines Baiisie. Tamlse,
Nuns Yelling. The trimmings are APP
plique.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19
COlOred Silks.

Moire Silks are great winners this
season Wash Silks in the best, clearest
colors we ever had and the largest line.
ColOrs perfectly last.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19
Silks.

Well they are 30 many and so pretty
at Jones. Black 1aneta Silks, Black
Pean de Soir Silks. Black MOire Silks,
Black Silks OF every kind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19

49, nawaDaner
ss,;.hta,;oo Of
,'''' e"' o'''s. osI,ll
~ Tue p'ess''sa'',,a and
'. thars,n This
a'; ana ss;sbiulIv per-
shs co,f,leoce Of the
ma;s the measure Of
~ ~ newsnaner. Fl
xx.sa ~ chose servant it
's'' - 80 IONS
go hn;,d a
ass.a~ and n
,'' = a~;wa.e
AZ !" !,
'as 'o'n' o..,o
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19
w hiteGOOds

Never did we make such a showing
OF them. White Madras. White Pique,
White Muslin. White Persian Lawn, White
Irish Lawn. White Embroidered Swiss.
Anything White you wish.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19
Ribbons.

'Tis well known that we carry the
largest, most complete stock in this city
at remarkably low prices Fancy Rib
bons, Satin Liberty Ribbons, Satin Tat
ieta Ribbons. Plain Taifeta Ribbons.
Plain Satin Ribbons, Ribbons OF all sorts
and all widths.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19
Hose.

One lot 800 pairs fast black, lace
stripe, Ladies' Hose, always zoe: 10 go
at i5c per pair One lot ladies llsIe
Thread. fast black Hose, cheap at Joe,
they go at pie the pair. Many Others,
but these are specials which you should
not miss.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19
LaceS.

I.aees Of all sorts. Val. I.aces Torehon
[aces. Applique Laces. Mechln l.aees.
Silk I.arrs We want yOn 10 s+e them
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19
QUITE A CONTRAST.

In writing to a United States Sen
ator a short while ago, Secretary Of
War Root made use Of the following
words:
"Tbe war In the Philippines has been
conducted by the American Army with
scrupulous regard for the rules OF civil
ized warfare, with careful and genuine
consideration for the prisoner and the
non-combstant, with self-restraint and
with humanity never surpassed. II ever
eqaaled, In any conflict, worthy only Ol
praise, and rejecting credit uTon the
American people"
During this week the same Secrc-
tary issued the following as a part Of
an order TO General Shafter:
resident desires to know in the
Wost circumstantial manner
nRQthing being conceased,
for any reason fa,forei
beAyery reason that
bhds to back up the
wv 10 The heaftiest fashion ia every
RWt4t o1t N-itiiuatc f1ctuot W ttfnt@
lie work. be also intends to see that the
mostrigorous care Is exercised to detect
and prevent any cruelty or brutality and
that men who are guilty thereof are pun
ished."
There is such a striking contrast
Veen these two messages that one
to believe that President Roose-
hgain in the saddle. II all the
\ade against our soldiers in
pes be true,it il high time
" was Gin the saddle.
is more than likely
= kr courts-martial are
for General Smith,
enant Conger and
lalmer. 1t is to
President will
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19

S|!l!t!on fo 6e 6eld May 22, 1902, ana I, re.
ssnectfully solicit your support beihE
,,renimously elected to the position ny
v,, CITY Council nearly two years ago,
have aimee discharged the duties oil the
a, ai., 10 the best OF my ability. II again
elected promise the same fidelity in the
Inture that has characterized my present
administration.
49, heoPo, tidii,.
mh4tf N. q. WILLIS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19

White Quilts. full size. ready hemmed'
SOC. White Quilts. full size. hemmed. reg
ular 81 quality. at s1c. White Q"iItS
extra large. cheap at SlIJ. our price
this week, $l.1O.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19
TO THE VOTERS

OF FREDERICKSBURG VA.
respectfully announce myself a candid
ate for reelection TO the office OF City
Sergeant of fredericksburg, and If elect
ed promise n faithful discharge OF the
duties of the office ID. ;. RI SELL.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19

J. 5. Baxter has been appointed post
master at LeedstOwn, Nestmoreiand
County.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19
P. pICGTaCEpl, BIO. & CO.

Dealers in Groceries, Liquors, Agricul-
tural implements and Fertilizers. Fred
ericksburg, Va. call especial attention OF
the Farmers to the Patapsco Guiana Co. s
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19
High Grade Fertilizers.

Their Corn and Tomato Brand is pre-
pared speedily for Corn and Tomatoes.
and will We sold on reasonable terms
Call and get prices and see testimonials
before purchasing Fertilizers for your
Spritg Crops. 29mb2m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19

IN the Clerks Office Of the Circuit Court Of
the county Of Stafford, on the 3lst day
OF March. 1902.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19

Harrison Lewis, colored, at Simmons
Richmond county, was accidently drown
ed while attempting to get oysters. The
body was recovered.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-19

4. new postoftice has been established
at Regina. Northumberland county, with
James W. Pitman postmaster.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-10
J, N. Wisner's Letter.

Houston, Texas, August o-The week
closes with the price OF actual cotton very
nrm and the staple In decidedly good de-
mand Attention should he given TO the
fact that middling cotton 10 Houston Is
quoted today about cent higher per pound
than October, December and January NJ
lures IN New Orleans ana that OCTOBER
for Instance. has experienced an unusually
heavy decline since May and notwith-
standing that bearlsh sentiment continues
1t Seems to resist further downward pres
sure Mt or about the present level OF 100.
The impression IS becoming prevalent that
the distant months IN both home markets
and especially October New Orleans are
heavily oversold and that fairly goon
reaction may be due NJ present regardless
OF The ultimate slze OF the crop and rnni
level OF values. J. n. Wisner.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-10

St. Louis, August e.--wheat-Lower; no.
2 red cash elevator 6lss: track 63@oirai
September 62gsGf621a; December o49sgo4f4
No . hard U5d76 Coru-Steady; No. :
cash 55Ih; track 500 September 451S; De
cember 35h Oats-Lower; No. cash %
track 2sd3O; September 10Y; December
26l4: No. 2 white % old. Hye-tirm, asa
nj M for new. Lnrd-Lower, lo.42l5 Flour
STEADY; new red winter patents $, lOGfS.2O;
extra fancy and straight 2.SoM3.oo; clear
y. G512. IS. Timothy seed 3.1ol4oo Corn
meal-stcady, 40o, Bran-Dulli saSkeu
east track 81. Hay-Steady; timothy 1o.uo
.O5; prairie T.OOd0.0o. Whlsky--Steady,
1.3I. iron cotton ties log Bagging $50
6Tl, Hemp Irvine .. Dry salt meats =
Lower; boxed extra shorts 1o.ooi clear
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-10
',oaF IMPROVEMENT NOTED
in PAST WEEKS TRADE.
..,r sltus.ion Causing Some uneasi.
Ls's, -.Aoples chesper--Downward
Course In California Fruit.

,,sons have undergone some improve
copu' ,ha fruit aud produce trade dur
re'. lat week, while the grocery busi-
ns "a IA prcceeded along satisfactory lines.
hss .s movement has been chiefly due to
I0e -sn-a,,ou In receipts, which, In turn,
W n ..,sea better prices The arrival Of
M during the seven days has been
pe,..,,y less and at the end OF the week
,,ere double those prevailing at tho
r ~ Il last This has served to turn at
~ IN, more TO other fruits and the trade
y ,noles and California varieties Offering
=, hesp much larger.
r., $500 raised vegetables have made their
..rsnce in the trade In increased guam
IVY. ~. including California potatoes. cab
IA celery and Northern raised toma.
~ The season is now approaching for
m ,-,lval of many new commodities and
~. .,nected that Pecos Valley products,
m.-,osn oranges and Northern raised fruit
=, (. among the articles of active trade.
ADVANCE in coffee has been the lead
j. ,ss,ure In the grocery line. This has
.sounted 10 h@%c, and some dealers pre-
y, That the end Is not yet in sight. The
..,,,rae OF the bulls In the speculative
-.,rs, has been puzzle to all operators
"a ,hs reduction OF stocks has led to sew
ri soares among the shorts. The scarcity
!. ,ocsl supply of oatmeal has been large
T. ,eleyed BY the receipts In the last few
~, and the trade Is much better prepared
4 handle this article. There is still suffi-
,,s,t NAUGHTY In stocks Of rice to attract
,,tIes and dealers did not look for any
A,nse IN this respect until the advent OF
The new crop
An things considered the trade has q
hight outlook and merchants are feeling
rtstl6ed. The passing OF the BRACES valley
"a other foods with indications of less
damage than first anticipated has removed
n, chief cloud that came over the future
and unless the unexpected happens condi-
,ous bid fair to make a crop of such vol
uue IS to impart unusual activity to the
Interior.
No, Q mixed oats have been advanced 1c.
Assorted varieties of California plums are
SSsoc lower.
Bartlett pears have gone considerably
bwer and are being offered around So %
per box.
Tragedy prunes have fallen In line with
he downward course Of California fruits
sud sales are csc cheaper.
A notable weakness has developed in the
bran situation in the last few days, caus-
irg prices to drop fully 4d5c.
Prices on apples have felt the influence
q. large supplies and some OF the receipts
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-10
Grain and Provisions Elsewhere.

O62l6; short clear 10Si19, Bacon.-LoWel ,
boxed extra shorts 1l.31h' clear ribs lLVV,
short clear 1lT6. Receipts-Flour w.
Shinments-Flour 10000; corn l2OOO; oats
81 600, - ,,..or,
Kansas city, August 9.-Wheat-septeln.,
Der 8lNc1BlTs; December 62YfaH2'2i cash
Senten,her 4lTL; December 3314d35Ss; casa
No. mixed 55ia; No. white olis oats
No. 2 white 35Gt36 Receipts--M neat Ioo'-
400: corn $500 oats 5000. shipmehts-
Wheat 1890; corn 30 $40; oats 2S,vuu
Now York August --Wheat--hecelpts
l15.775; exports 10s,OOO, Spot easy no. Z
red T39s elevator and 75Gt759s +. o. b. anoat
No, ] Northern 759s T. o. b. ahoati NO l
hard s35s I. o. b. atioat. options stVauy'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-10
GAIN DURING WEEK
AMOUNTED TO 100 HEAD.
Texas Cattle Sold Well and Advanced
Owing to Insufficient Supply--Heavy
Run of Feeders.

Cattle receipts at Kansas city for week
ending Wednesday, were az 300, against AB.
200 the previous week and $1,000 the cor
responding week last year, says the
Drovers' Telegram. The shortage compared
with last year was 1o7O0 and heavy, but
accounted for by the drouth last year,
which forced all kinds Of cattle 70 mar
ket whether fpt, habitat or thin. In the
Texas division where tho movement was
not forced either year. there was an In
crease this year OF 1900 to 1850 head. rms
left decrease in tho native division OF
1900.
Texas cattle sold well and have advanced
this week, owing to an insufficient supply.
Corn cattle and grass Westerns sold un.
evenly, but the net change since last Thurs.
day WINS small. She stun showed no aver
age change. A very heavy supply OF stock.
ers and feeders was marketed and ahead
OF the demand, which, however was large
and growing Prices OF all kinds were
lower today than last Thursday,
Top prices Of steers at Kansas city the
past week We're as follows:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-10

APpIEs-Arkausas, bnrrel, So. 1894 60;
California per box, 81, 5od2 90,
CANTALOUPES - Bockyforcs' ousnel
crates, b0NG0c. .o-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. baskets, 2514oc;
Concords. baskets, 25df0c.
LEMONS esslnas, 50. 25@3 90 -
PEACHES-Elbertas, crates, S5c6S1 90;
other varieties, boxes, 35G5oc; crates, 509
Toe. oo,,.
PEARs-Texas, per box, 6od65c; crates.
5O6fG0c; Bartlett, box, 81, 0OGl2 ,25.
pRITNES-Tragedy per crate, 81 25l11 80.
PLUMS-Texas. per peck box, 3VG35ci
q quart crates 50d60c; California assorted
varieties, 81 coal %.
4 10; Mexico, 81. %.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-10
HEAVY SLUMP in PROVISIONS.
DECLINE IN GRAINS
CAUSED THE STAMPEDE.
Corn Shorts Covered by the Millions.
Wheat and Oats Followed the Gem
eral Preoipitous Drop.

lineage, August p.-Calamity overlook
the ouiis In the provision pit today. The
uowuhill course Of all grains during the
week and especially the precipitous de-
cline 10 corn, had taken all the faith from
holders in all the speculative pits AS fur.
ener argument against the bulls, corn broke
again early In the day. This was too much
Ior the provision crowd and an avalanche
OF OF stop loss selling orders swamped the
ply. Pork made the great break-S0 cents
-ont other products kept company. While
stampede was working havoc In proyis-
Ions the grain crowd came TO the belief
mat bottom prices had been reached. Gov.
erihg on tremendous scale took place.
Corn shorts covered by the millions. The
bearish conditions of weather and nnc crops
worked against a rally, but in the end
corn closed lsnA up; September wheat n
shaae lower, and September oats VI down,
provisions closed IA to 10 lower
PROVISIONS HIT THE BOTTOM
Provisions were demoralizcd until late IN
the session. There was great selling
pressure In the shape OF liquidation In Sep
TENDER holdings and selling short OF Jan.
uary and May, Pork was the product
ralded and the bottom dropped out Of the
market. Everybody was Offering stun. At
times January pork was offered 20 cents
under the market with no takers. The bot
tom was reached at a decline OF about 50
cents. Lard had been trmest OF the prod
ucts and turned strong on support. The
hog market which had been lower ON only
GOO head receipts turned up late with a
view to attracting more stock to market
next week. Corn. the weakness Of which
was the primary influence In the provis-
ions selling, turned firm. After the severe
break there was a reactlve tendency ana
the days losses were much less than at
one time seemed probable September pork
weak 10 on at 16 80: January sold from
il 50 to 30 and closed at IA. 80. Septem.
Der lard sold as low as 10 90 and closed
~ down at 10 6112 September ribs drop
ped from 10 20 to 9.60 and closed at l2t2
of AT 10 02iR.
Corn was so weak early TINT Il caused
weakness In everything else on the noor.
After slumping over cents In one weak.
an additional decline In deferred futures OF
! cent frightened the few remaining pulls
into renewed liquidation. The weather was
favorable and crop reports bearish. Texas
was asking for bids for corn tor I'M
mediate delivery. The decline, however
soon brought prices to a spot which was
considered too profitable to the shorts 70
last long. Covering had been going on all
morning. but not lively. Traders who sold
around 90 covered enormously at big prohts
The crowd turned bullIsh, but the recent
depression had been SO great that II was
hard TO overcome September which slump
ed to 50k rallied to SIN, but closed only
a trifie hrmer M,dA up at 51sGSl19 DC.
cenber slumped l to 80 and closed easy
MdN of at 39%dS97s. Receipts thirtyfour
cars.
Low PRICE RECORD FOR WHEAT.
Wheat made new records for low prices