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Gunnison news-champion., 1902-06-27
Rnrn dth. R-rnanl 80.

T. Z. Gaodm4u. of Sargs Is
loser for large ain tIut on account of
a disastrous tire OBJ a. broke out ia his
sable Tue-day night n probably
started bv 80 lrk from a ID. q 4 g
engine and had gained such headway
by the time the fmily awoke that
The house wa saved with difficulty.
The hay b1ra with surrounding
stables and all his stock OF farm im-
plemeuts. harness aud baled nay
were burned. Much Of the live -tock
was also burned
We understand that Mr. Goodman
carried no insurance so that the loss
i quite heavy.
Gunnison news-champion., 1902-06-27
vNE WIW LlBtRvN BILL.
ur. Risley Writes Enteriaiwisgiy Of
ske tm"tions stirred by THIS >a-
erred Relc III the Eeyoln iion.

WASHINGTON. ID c., Jaue %
The writer has seen the famous
old Liberty Bell, Is IT passed through
this city recently on its way home
tn the Pennsylvania metropolis from
the Charleston exposition. 1Ae peo-
pie of Philadelphia have objected 10
its removal from place to place aud
the possibilities Of its destruction
from vandalism and lrrf weren't
hands. The old bell is being abused
-butieted about even as the prInol-
pIes for which it stands have been
Suffeted about for the past few years.
This relic of the old DAYS of the re-
public Is the most valuable, the
most sacred Of all ltrepresents the
best spirit of the past, 1t tyPlhes ali
that there Is of hope for the future /;
aud as | gazed upon this bit Of
cracked brass could not suppress
the expression of wish that the
people Of TINS day and age might
took upon it with the same reyereu-
tIal awe as did the founders of the
nation.
The school children of this city
were almost all who came To see tins
siren bell. Some laid upon DO "a
flower, many pressed to the metal
their innocent lips, all approached 1t
IN silence and respect. These chill
dren. thank Heaven, have yet To
learn that commercialIsm Is the
dominant motive of the older genera
ton. The trials Of the world, a,
vet unknown to them, are all too
soon likely to instil IN their minds
the belief that the sacrifice Of great
principles is, after all, Of trivial mo
rnent-
But. until that experience comes
the younger generation will think Of
this bell with all the alteration auC
homage that the American you'll
rs taught from the cradle.
Just 126 years ago the coming 4tf
II July this old bell rang out from
Philadelphia steepie tower th'
glad tidings that a new nation hsC
been born TO mankind. The bell 4
still with us. the nation has waxeC
strong and great, bat are We jus
sure that the Declaration of lnde
pendence Is the guiding star of 1t
destiny TODAY as it was the star tha
hung over the cradle Of It's BIRTH
Did our Liberty Bell ring in vsiul
Was our declaration d he3
Hust We turn TO the old world again
With the peniteet prodieal ery1
Most we arm and march ia the van
OF Eurure's harharic parade
snd boom cut a eunpowder gospel 10 man
To open pathway FOR trade
-slsu We strut through the country an
bluster and brae
With the dollar mark stamped o. the brax
old fax--
Let Us hope not No greater des
Gunnison news-champion., 1902-06-27

GuBaison could get ap the most pops
bar aud largely attended special day
of any town in the state. .rien~ God
with us straw berry day. Grasa
junction. with its peach day Love
land. with its corn roast, etc, would
all take second place after = hsh day
in GunBison. A ii-h bake wSs talked
OF IN connection with the Fourth ~
Julv eelebrstion IL did Not sss-
ierislize. lIe~eyer. the fsh are here
aud those from abroad can h.d no
better place 20 spend the Fourth.
Gunnisan can furnish both in town
aud out Of town amusement of the
best.
Gunnison news-champion., 1902-06-27

imy can come fu thIs nation thau
bal the hls .or4l If the future shall
sst nf H.. 1 ea- true o. first pri1-
cip les. Lt d. be- said a America
that she pad BE- br~t testimonial ot
her respect fr har s8creiast relic by
applying IN Practice the world over,
ths principles fbis old bell an
nounced to the ga IoHs and peoples
of man hind II. W RIsLEY.
Gunnison news-champion., 1902-06-27

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Gunnison news-champion., 1902-06-27
The Passion Play.

The Oberammergau Passion Play
by Edison's Biogrsph will be ex
hibited at the Masonic hall me- NJ Mon.
LAY night hinder the auspices of the
Presbyterisn church. Admission 25
aud 80 cents. The following is the
program
I.-Iniroduetory.
/. President Mch inley. wife and cab
met ON board T. :. : Raleigh.
?. International Yacht race.
3. President Mex kinley's last speech
at Buffalo.
4. Galveston food.
II.-Scenos in village Of Ober-
anmergau.
I. Anton Lang's house. (rhe Christ }
?. Opening amphithestre doors.
3. Street scenes in Oberammergau.
4. Tourists alighting from the trains
llI.-22 Scenes from the Pas.
sion Play.
Pour Thousand feet Of moving pic
lures These created much interest
at the Pan American at Buffalo.
ItsT of .CEENs.
!. shepherds watching their herds
at night
2. First scene in the Temple.
8. Attempted assassination.
4. The flight into Egypt.
3. llerod's plea for John the Bsp-
lists head.
6. Salome's dance before Herod.
7..Desth of John the Baptist.
$. The brook OF Cedron.
3. The Messiah's entry into Jerusa-
lem
10. Suffer little children 10 come
unto me.
IL. Raising Of Lazarus.
u. The last supper
l3. Judas betrayal.
IA. The Nessiah's 5 arrest
15. The jews and PLATE in the Tenn
pie.
Is. Christ before Pilate
IL. Condemnation.
ls Carrying the cross.
10. Crucifixion.
20. Taken do Sn from the cross.
21. The resurrection.
4 22. The ascension.
Gunnison news-champion., 1902-06-27

a. is probabie shat fshtRg hn-
aever been - gpoi Ia the GsHm's.in
a~a tts branch streams a. this stson
That is saying good desl. fpr Ne
other section ia America has a greater
repatstioa for it, streams of ideai
ssoat waters ALWAYS well eck u
Oith my fish The ,sunnison river
stself. tor forty miles before reach
sag the Black canon, y the hnrs
4 sae stream in the World it- tribu
saries are numb red by the dozen. all
are brisk. q ,shiBg M ,uataiu raam-
sbere fish are iust as plentiful, ~
not ten FOUNDERS.
IL is astonishing. with the amount
Gunnison news-champion., 1902-06-27
Another Briek.

This week, Jos. IL. Collins has
bought from the Travellers Insurance
company lot 20 in block p fronting
on Main street in the burnt district
ID is his intention to build brick
store similar in front and design to
the ones now going mp fsrthur north.
Construction will begin a. soon a.
contracts can be let. This building
will extend back about seventy feet
L. Weinberger will occupy it as soon
as completed.
NJ. Schmitz has decided to build in
the near future on his ten feet adjoin-
ing the Richardson bnilding. This
makes the new brick front continuous
except for II feet owned by Mrs. Cos
taiin.
Gunnison news-champion., 1902-06-27
Realty Transfers.

Annie NJ Stanley 10 Pitt =bur- -Guuuisau
NJ. a NJ Co. Aukun lode mining claim
iu foId Brick district - ..... -. s.
Geo. " Me- az ~ m. n. Ruunoe -1acres
En zec- a1. T No. q. S. a. y. siN .
m. Bennett 90 Earnest q. Bennett Ifl
aer.= secs. ~ and 4 r 4en X. . re- .-..
Earue=t Bennett ID turn ha- decided this
land to Bnon Cameron for -.-.---... i
7 raVeslers iu-urauce Co 70 j n Collins
ls-f . in block 4. Gunnizon ..-.... .. I
Joseph wen % George W. Faruharn. one
hall Iitsua mining lode m Quartz
Greek district ....-s..-. -.......-- .--..
A. fouel snI l.. 4 p0nel 70 Frank j. Pom
el- one third ~ Irsenoft W. ming
claim m Goose creek district .....-
= J. Mckay 20 J. T. Parsons j- The Ar
Tx mining lode in IN Cup district --.-
NJ c. Deering To j. d. Parsons. r. State
q Maine and Artik mining claims IN
I'm tnp dlstrlct .-.-------.-..-- ------.--.
Gunnison news-champion., 1902-06-27
Ni,ft

' 'hlcago Auierical-
Wesry-oay, lady, have yer any
old clothes to give feller.
Old Maid-Geodness, man How
would you look in my old clothes :
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
Rev. DR.. 7. Dewitt Tslmage DeNd-

Rev. I. Dewitt T:-----'rage, d. d, the
noted Presbyterian divine, died Saturday
night at his residence in Washington, of
Inflammation of the brain. DR. Talmage
was in poor health when he started from
Washington for Mexico for vacation
six weeks ago. He was then suffering
from influenza and catarrhal conditions,
and upon his return was not improved
The funeral service was held today at
the Church OF the Covenant. in Washing
ton. THE body will be conveyed to
Brooklyn, where the interment will be
made in Greenwood Cemetery.
Dr.Talmage was born in Bound Brook
n. j., January Z, 1892, and became pas
tor of the Dutch Reformed Church in
Belleyille, \. j., in 1856. Later he went
to Philadelphia, aid from 1869 to 1894
was pastor OF the Central Presbyterian
Church in Brooklyn. In the latter year
ne went to Washington, where he re-
manned until his death. He edited sew
eral publications, wrote books, and his
sermons were syndicated to about 5000
newspapers. DR.. Talmage was married ,
times. He was the father Of Mrs Alex
Donnan, OF Richmond, and leaves a wi
dow and several other children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
Caroline Circuit Court.

Caroline Circuit Court, Judge j. +.
Mason presiding, was in session last week
at Bowling Green. Some of the cases set
tied or continued were: Fifty three cases
in Chancery entered W. T. Ennis ap.
pointed commissioner in chancery for cir
cult court. Report of commissioners
Clerks Office confirmed. c. NJ. Dishman VS.
John Ii. Goodman. Mandamus. Dismiss
ed. Coss Jefferson, agent, VS.. Preston
Campbell, Attachment. Continued until
next term of court d. b. Powers VS.. c:
NJ. Dishman. Dismissed and agreed Flor
ence c. Collins vs. l.. ID Craddock. Motion
dismissed. Z. G. Alien VS.. C. W. Collins.
Common law suit Dismissed and agreed
Nora Lee and Fannie BraxtOn VS.. the
Commonwealth OF Virginia. Writ oferror.
Appeal from County Court Caroline
county. Judgment county court revessed
and verdict of jury set aside and remand
ed back TO county court TO be further
dealt with according to law.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
CONGRESSIONAL.

The House passed the bill granting a
pension OF s., 700 to the widow Of Pres
ident Mckinley.
Senator Martin had the River and
Harbor bill so amended in the Senate
Committee as to include an appropriation
for the Appomattox river at Petersburg
which had been omitted by the House.
The post office appropriation bill was
sent TO conference by the House and con.
gressmeR Loud, Smith and Swanson ap-
pointed conferees
Senator Fairbanks, has reported favor
ably bill providing for a building for
the Executive, the Department of State
and the Department of Justice in Wash
ington to cost $1,000 900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
..Jim Grow" Law on Steamer Tested.

Capt. Dan NJ. Davis, OF the Weems
Line. was before Magistrate Pinkard, of
Lancaster c. H., last week on the charge
OF violoting the separate car law as ap
piled to steamboats,. Commonwealth
Attorney Downing was prosecutor and
George Williams, OF Baltimore, appeared
for the defense. The magistrate imposed
a fine OF $25, and the case was appealed
to the County court. The case will be
taken to the u. S. Supreme court, by
the defense, it is said, il necessary to test
the constitutionally OF the law.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
GENERAL NEWS.

Attorney-General John F. Elkins. Of
pennsylvania. refuses TO withdraw as "a
candidate for Governor, though Senator
Quay insists.
IL is reported that the southern r. r
mas secured control of the Louisville and
Nashville RI
Baltimore is to have a Horse Show
May 10, 16, and II.
II is semi-officially stated that General
Miles compulsory retirement will soon
be announced.
Eugene F. Ware, Of Topeka. Kan, a
uews-paper-man has been selected to
succeed Ii. Clay Evans as L. 5. Commits
sioner OF Pensions.
The president has signed the war reve.
nue. tax repeal bill which cuts off some
$4,000, 900 from the annual income oil
the government.
King Edwards efforts to bring about
peace in South Africa, ii is believed in
London, have good prospects OF success
The King sent for Joseph Chamberlain
and Tor two honrs they discussed the
South African situation. IL is believed
that the King advocates concessions 70
the Beers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
For over Sixty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over sixty years by millions
of mothers for their children while teeth
ing. with perfect success. 1t soothes the
child. softens the gums, allays all pains,
eures 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. WinsIow's Soothing
syrup. " and take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
Highest Price Of the Season for Sun.cured
Tobacco.

Mr. George Haynes, proprietor Of the
Stonewall Warehouses, Richmond, Va,
had on Saturday one Of the best sales OF
the season, his entire sale of u crops
averaging $13.15. Some of his prices for
Caroline farmers were as follows:
r. +. Brooks, $4,000, $3.50, $3.50:
B. v Bruce. $1,000. $10.75; r. +. Kelly.
$3.50, $1S 90, $1425, $13.25; j. l..
Boulware, $500, $500, $1400: J. n.
Andrews, $500, $15. 90, 81 .OO, 1910. 70;
l. J. Farmer $1,000, $500, $500,
$14.00, 1915, $13 90; p. A. Thomas,
$3.50. $1325, $13.25, 1925.
These are encouraging prices to the
farmers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
REV. 7. nrMIrr TALMAGE.

In the death of Rev. T. Dewitt
Ialmage on Saturday night this
country loses a man whose brain en-
abled its possessor to entrance audi
enees for well nigh thirty-fve years.
In some respects DR.. Talmage was a
wonderful man. For years be has
been preaching to thousands of peo-
pie, from the pulpit and through the
press. BY his demise another one Of
Americas great pulpit orators has
departed from our midst.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
Weather forecast for Fred
erickSburg and Vicinity:
Tuesday fair.
A GREAT MAN GONE.

Gen. Wade Hampton that dashing
Confederate General and illustrious
statesman, died in Columbia, S. c.,
on Friday last at the ripe old age of
eighty-four years
Wade Hampton was born in Column
6ia, S. C., in 1918, He came of a
family of soldiers, his father being a
Colonel and his grandfather Gen
eral. He studied law, but never
practiced, and early in life devoted
himself to managing his plantations
in South Carolina and Mississippi
Before the Civil war Gen. Hampton
was member of the South Carolina
Legislature, and he made notable
speech against reopening the slave
trade. He was twice married, his
first wife being a daughter of Gen.
I aFrancis Preston AMI - second wife
N p'l daughter OF Senator George Me
tne S-- -.S. q South Caro1na,T
= When the Civil war began Wade
Hampton, true to the traditions of
his ancestors, was one of the first to
enlist. He entered the army as a pri-
vate, but he soon raised a command
of infantry, cavalry and artillery.
This command. which distinguished
itself in many battles in the Civil war.
was known as Hampton's Legion.
The Legion was in the battle of Bull
Run, in the Peninsula campaign and
at Gettysburg, and bore the brunt of
many battles
In lS63he became a Major-General
andin 1864 he checked Phil Sheridan
ut Trevilian's Station. In August of
that year he was made commander
of Lees cavalry, with the rank OF
Lieutenant-G General. the brave and
gallant Stuart having fallen. Later
he was detached to command zen.
Joseph f. JOhnston's cavalry.
Gen. Hampton was wounded sew
eral times. After the war he re-
turned to his plantation and settled
down as a cotton planter He re-
manned on his plantation until after
the days OF the Reconstruction; then
be was called from his home to the
political arena. He was elected Gov
ernOr of his State in 1877. and two
years later was elected TO the United
States Senate.
As was only natural Gen. Hampton
was a Democrat, but in 1896, and
again in 1900, he came ont for the
n gold standard and againstfree silver.
- Thusanother ancient landmark has
beer-emoved and another brave sol
der has answered the last roll call |
Peace to Hrs ashes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
Gen. Wade Hampton Dead

Gen. Wade Hampton died at Columbia,
8 C., Friday morning from valvular
disease OF the heart He had Just pass
al his S4th birthday. Bells were tolled
in all the towns Of South Carolina and
schools were closed. Besides being a
brave General in the Civil war, he had
bean Governor, u. S. Senator and L. s.
Commissioner of railroads.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.

SO much has been said and writ ten
OF late about the sugar industry that
the Treasury Bureau OF Statistics has
deemed it wise to compile a state
! ment Of the consumption and domes-
hiic product of this staple article
!. The report includes the amount of
sugar produced in the United States
ssT15 T. SQsular territory, Porto Rico,
Hawaii and the Philippines. The
figures are as follows:
O@lendar Total Domestic Products
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
n,,-. ,or Horse Shows in Virginia

The following dates for horse shows
ON the circuit formed at the recent meet
mo IN washington have been fixed;
IInneryiIle. June IL 12;Berryville, IS and
IA. Manassas, July "a and % Char
IottesyiIIe. July 81 and August L; Cul-
,,ener August 10: Warrenton, August
81 and %: Front Royal, September and
4. Richmond, October.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15

We HAVE received a copy Of the
Trades Issue Of the Farmville Herald,
anA-Hish to congratulate Brother
Hart upon its splendid appearance.
We have seen many such issues, and
some Of them have been larger than
this one, but when Typography and
subject matter are considered we
must say we have never seen a better
one. Farmville should feel proud OF
the Herald and its Editor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
Mai. Waller Acquitted.

Major Littleton Waller, of the Marine
Corps from Noriork, Va, has been ac-
quilted at Manila He was tried by
court martial on the charge of killing
natives OF Samar without trial. The
court stood l. to 2 for acqnital.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
Didn't Know Her.

This ia the season OF the year when the
Orange maiden appears on the street
wearing q veil so thick that you couldn't
aSnof = bullet through it, and then gets
- sn "a I.ecause every gentleman friend she
Va does not recognize her.-Orange
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
Candid ateS Cards.
TO THE VOTERS
FREDERICKSBURG
OF THE CITY OF

ThIITI-INI' N0II W.
hereby announce myself "a candidate
for the Office of MAYOR Of the city at the
election 10 be held May -, 1902, and re-
specially solicit your support. Being
unanimously elected To the position by
your City Council nearly two years ago,
have since discharged the duties of the
Office to the best of my ability. II again
elected promise the same fidelity in the
future that has characterized my present
administration.
Respectfully,
Lf.F NJ 4 WILLIS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
FOR MAYOR.

announce myself n candidatcior May
or OF fredericksburg az the election To
take place Thursday. May 22nd. 1902,
and will be thankful for the support OF
the voters Of this city promising them "A
faithful. aud trust an efficient service, il
elected. Respectfully.
JOHN f. GOOLRlCk
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
TO THE VOTERS
OE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. n

VI T NtULNII hNbI M, I.
respectfully announce my candidacy
for reelection TO the office of Common.
wealth Attorney for the City of Fredor
icksburg, Va and ii elected willendeavor
to faithfully perform the duties OF that
office. ALVIN l. EMBkEl.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15

The newspapers sometimes elevate
a man so high that he can't connect
with terra firma, and rs a result the
whole superstructure suffers a col
lapse.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15

aliases After taking > =. .nlation
doses the patient is affected in different
ways-some become pugnacious, some
loquacious. Others get sleepy. ! am in
doubt il any Of The Free Lance Readers
can guess what it is The above is al
most equal to the picture puzzles now
appearing in some Of our newspapers
Fruit is seriously damaged here, peach
es particularly, 10y the cold weather.
f MIR Geo. French, OF Fauquier county.
was visitor here yesterday.
Mr. Walter Arlington spent some time
here today on legal business. Heresides
on the border of three counties. lie got
out of his bed this morning went to
Prince William To feed his calves, TO Eau
quier for his breakfast and TO Stafford to
saddle his horse TO ride to the e. H.
Mr. Il. T. Dent has so far recovered
from his injuries as to be able to return
to his duties at Whitewater next Monday.
StRlBBLER.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
Hose.

One lot 3GO pairs, fast black, lace
stripe. Ladies' Hose. always 25c. to 20
at 1jc per pair. One lot Ladies' Lisle
Thread, fast black Hose, cheap at 35c,
they go at PIE the pair. Many Others,
but these are specials which you should
not miss.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15

White Quilts. full size, ready hemmed
59c. White Quilts, full size, hemmed, reg
ular 8 quality. at Soc White Quilts
extra large. cheap at $40. our prize
this week, $llO.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
Soft Crabs.

The first soft crabs OF the season re-
ceived in Baltimore Friday came from
North Carolina, and sold at $3.50 and
50 a dozen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
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 Tai
ieta Ribbons. Plain Taiieta Ribbons,
Plain Satin Ribbons, Ribbons of all sorts
and all widths.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
Reliable CalVaSSGrS
WANTED

To Introduce the great new Acid Iron Min
.rral Water Thousands are being cured 10y
it- usr Nothing has ever equal 10 for the
cure Of chronic Diseases. Absolutely % nat
ural remedy \ little does the work. SIX
weeks treatment inr 1Oc Satisfaction guar
aufc,d. Good pay ard exclusive territory TO
plrtic- capable ui working once murrcoun-
ties None uut reliable parties With good
reference uc,I apply J.. u Nrueh. a lead
ing grocer 90 koaupk" city. Va. who sells 10,
suF-. Every One. without Au exception. has
been benefited nr cured OF their maladie= hy
using a. Co. ". IIrkle. sheriff 81 koanoke
county. We. after using one bottle Tor liver
trouble au1 rheumatism. says Of 10 81 am
very much plca4rd with results ohtninei /;
have had good health ever since and have
gained - pounds in weight ". T. Treyil-
Ian. Sacm. Va. section foreman Tor y. a ".
r. E.-ays. " suffered Tor = mont with
rhcumal -m. : o. rd many remedies. but got
mo- relief ! used one bottle of Acid ron Min
eral and wus greatly benefited Since using
. bottlc- feel n- We'll u~ ever did, and have
had mo- Rheumatism since. Besides. my gen
er1l health is much Improved
@ R5T & w ATKINS,
>rlrm. Va General Mauag rs Of Branch Office
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15

The war is over. Nolonger is there
divergent gull Of animosity between
B Bsisd North and the South. This fact
1ailFosd Depot Prsossablished by the ws,.x
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15

The sugar consumption Of the
United States has grown from l ,272,-
326,342 pounds in 1870 to 5,313,-
931 $40 pounds in 1901, or, in OF her
words, from 33 pounds per capita in
1870 to 6S pounds per capita in
1901. Surely this part of the world
ought to be growing sweeter, and, If
sweeter, why not better?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-15
TO THE VOTERS
OF TREUERICKSBIRG n.

respectfully announce myself a candid
ate for reelection to the office of City
Sergeant OF fredericksburg. and il elect
Ell promise a faithful discharge of the
duties of the office. ID. :. ri SSELL