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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04
PRETTY cHuRoI WEDDING IN
CAROLINE.
Gouldin-qarrett.

A very pretty marriage was solemnized
at Bethesda church, Caroline county, on
Dec. 1S, when Mics Lillian Garrett be-
came the bride OF Mr. Floyd Ashton
Gouldin. The church was tastefully dec
GRATED with evergreens and flowers. 4
few minutes before ; the bridal party en-
tered the church to the sweet strains OF
Mendelssohn's March, rendered by Misc
Macon Sale, of King George county.
The bride was accompanied by her
maid of honor. Miss Lizzie Garrett, and
the groom by his best man, Mr.. Herbert
Gouldin. They were preceded by the fol-
lowing walters: Miss Lucy billiard with
Mr.. Lewis Garrett, of Bowling Green,
Miss Emma Gravatt with Mr. Richard
Motley Miss B.Garrett, of Bowling Green,
with Mr. Ernest Skinker, Miss Jennie
Skinker with Mr. Clyde Wright, of Balti-
more, Miss Sallie Wright. of Baltimore,
with Mr. Bob Voolfolk, Miss Sallie GRAY
att, of King William, with Mr. Eddie
Coghill, of Bowling Green, Miss Marina
Kay with Mr. Gouldin Broaddus, Miss
Mamie tiouldin with Mr. Lewis Gravatt,
Miss Lille Gravatt with Mr. Jimmie Dill
lard, Miss Mary Gouldin with Mr.. Ellie
Garrett, Miss Belle Gouldin with MIR.
Linwood Garrett.
The bride was handsomely gowned in
white crepe de chene, with hat and gloves
to match, and carried in her hand Brides
roses.
After the marriage the bridal party,
accompanied by quite a number of friends,
drove to the home OF Mr.. John G0uldin,
the father Of the groom, where recep-
ton was held The presents were numer-
ous and useful
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04

The article in this issuefrom Judge
A. W. Wallace. of this city, in regard
to Confederate pensions is worthy OF
much attention. Judge Wallace is
one Of the few Confederate soldiers
who served through the war as a
private and is willing to acknowledge
it. He received his diploma at Apo
mattOx, where he surrendered with
the beloved Confederate chieftain, X.
f. Lee, and his depleted army. He
was at that time fourth corporal in
command of his company, which con-
sisted OF three men.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04

SECRETARY WILSON, OF the United
Mine Workers OF America, says that
the lack OF transportation facilities is
doing serious injury to the coal
mining business OF this country. The
shortage OF coal in some OF the cities,
he thinks, will induce consumers to
practice economy in the future along
this line and thus the demand for
coal will be diminished, and as con-
sequence the coal-mining business OF
the country will suffer. Owing to the
lack OF transportation facilities some
mines have been forced to shut down
while Others are only working part
Of the time. This not only Injuries
the coal business but it affects the
labor of the country. 1t reaches the
homes OF the miners and their
families have to suffer. 1t is to be
deplored that such is the case. With
so many railroads reaching out in
every direction-and with such vast
wealth at their command-it is
surprisingly strange that adequate
transportation facilities cannot be
provided to fill all demands.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04

THE inauguration OF Governor
Montague ushered in a new era in
politics for the Old Dominion so far
as the personnel of the Administra-
ton and a few OF the important Off
cial heads would indicate. 1t is true
that some OF the old "wheel-horses "
Of the State Democracy will hold
forth at the capital and the wheels OF
government will move on probably
as usual, but the men who will sur
round the new Governor and have
much influence in affairs, so far as the
Executive Office is concerned, are for
the most part men who have hereto
fore taken no active or prominent
part in the policies OF the State. This
may or may not bea step ofadvance-
ment for the veal of the State, for
these beginners have undoubtedly a
fine record TO surpass to gain the
favor and plaudits OF the people.
There can be no denying the truth
that the record ofState management
by the "machine," as it is commonly
termed, has been a good one during
the past fifteen or twenty years. The
present Administration goes into
power with the credit and prosperity
Of the State at a high notch. Still,
there is every reason to believe that
the new regime will fully measure up
to tits predecessors and that the inter
ests OF the State will continue to i'm
prove. There is no reason to believe
that any stumbling blocks will be
put in the way. The FREE LANCE
hopes these will not, and its highest
wish in the matter is that all classes
and interests will join topromote the
welfare OF the State and keep her in
the road that is now plain and clear
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04
SPOTSYLVANIA,
Marriage bridge washed Away Rev !
" Hickman Pounded
Correspondence of The FREE LANCE.

Correspondence of The FREE LANCET
Spotsylvania. Va. Jan. z 1902.
Mr. Ernest {. Dunavant, n son of Mr..
J. II. Dnnavant, and Miss Leila NJ. Blank
enbaker, daughter OF Mr. John Blanken'
baker Sr., all OF the neighborhood OF
Dunavant. were united in matrimony
Monday night at $50, at Beech Grove
Methodist Church Rev J. W. Hickman
! officiating. Owing to the high water IL
was feared that the young man could
not get To the Courthouse to get the
, license and preacher. therefore the spec
tntorsswere not as numerous "a would
I have been otherwise The high water
was Stunned by going by Brock road.
The young couple will reside near Glen
/ Allen for the present.
What il known az the New Bridge,
across the North Anna river. between
here and Louiea Courthouse, on the old
! Fredericksburg road, was washed away
| Monday
Mr.. + II. DeJarnctte, Jr, returned
from pleasure aud business trip from
| his fathers. in the neighborhood OF Lew
istOn yesterday.
Mr.. Medwyn Garner, dental STUDENT
of this place, returned 10 the Medi a.
College of Nirginia, in Richmond. Tues
! day. and Mr. Marvin Harris, n dental
student OF the same college. left yester
| day to resume his studies
| Master Chancellor Coleman son OF DR.
W. j. Coleman, of Mineral City, aud MIR
and Mrs. Emmett Solan and their chill
dren, OF fredericksburg. are the guests
OF Mrs. Maggie Rawlings. of this place
Miss Susie Harding OF the upper end
of the county, IL visiting Mrs. NJ. W
Knighton, her sister here
MIR. }. T Micks gave n fine supper and
/ had n big dance AT the home OF his
| father. near here. Tuesday night. Sev-
eral persons from distance were pres
ent.
, Mr.. Lee J. Graves has been on n bust
ness trip to the Belmont neighborhOOd
this week.
IL il reported that tbe bridge across
| the Pc river at Andrews. was damaged
by the high water. and will have To b,
repaired
Mr. Joe Dunavant and Mr. John
Blankenbaker. OF near Eley's. who wert
reported in this correspondence AZ being
crippled are able to be out again.
miss Earle Dunayant, the little daugh
ter OF MIR. Allen Dunayant. who was
reported in this correspondence IA being
very sick with almeningitis il much
better. though not able To sit up n yet
A number of people gathered NJ the
parsonage here Tuesday night and gave
Rev. j. W. Hickman quite n pounding
a. is the usual custom.about Christmas
leaving many things To sustain physical
| life. He also received cash present OF
$12 from friends, to MD in buying "A nice
suit of clothes
The young people who visited the par
sonage Tuesday night, with Rev. j. W
Hickman and family, watched the old
year go out and the new year come in.
Mrs Bette CHARTERS, of Sunlight, aud
Mrs. Mary Johnson. OF Washington, d
C., are visiting Mrs 5. W. Alrich. their
niece, today.
\ happy and prosperous New Year to
! The FREE LANCE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04
SATURDAY.....JANUARY 4, 1902.
Weather forecast for Fred
erickSburg and Vicinity:
Fair and cold r SATURDAY.
THE PENITENTIARY PUZZLE.

With all Difference to the recon-
mendation OF the able LeCato com
mission and the views oimany prom
inent men and legislators we cannot
see why two hundred or more thouS-
and dollars should be expended To
enlarge the State penitentiary on its
present site. And it is equally as un-
iathomable why the people OF Rich
mond should favor the idea. the
carving out OF which means that the
penal house is toremainpermanently
within their city's limits.
1t is stated that the present site
will bring more in sale than would be
required to duplicate it at a more
suitable distance from the city. Bust
ness sagacity would seem to point to
the sale OF the property, and with the
purchase money, and little added,
a more modern institution erected
elsewhere. This is based upon the
assumption that the present arrange
ment for the management OF the con-
victs is to be perpetuated. But why
there should not be a change even in
this puzzles us. Governor Tyler ad-
vised withdrawing them from con-
tract labor and placing them upon a
farm. This is certainly an idea in ad-
vance Of the present policy. Others
think and We think with them -
that the best solution OF it all is TO
put the convicts 70 work upon the
roads. 1t will withdraw them from
competition with honest labor and
obviate the necessity of any large APP
preparation. This would probably
decide the question as to the peni-
tertiary remaining where it is and
being made comfortable for the wO-
men and INDECENT inmates, a scheme
not altogether bad. There are many
other good reasons which have been
before recited why the method OF
working the convicts upon the roads
should be adopted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04
SENATOR DANIEL RESIGNS AS MEM
Der OF CONSTITUTIONAL
CONVENTION.
Re is Urged 10 Reconsider.

Senator John W. Daniel has rendered
his resignation as member OF the Con-
stitutional Convention from Campbell
county and it is in the hands of president
GoOde, OF that body.
The resignation was not presented to
the convention because there is a move
ment to induce the Senator to withdraw
it. Mr.. Carter Glass telegraphed Major
Daniel that it is the unanimous wish OF
the members of the convention he has
seen that he recall his resignation. Mr..
Glass tells the Senator that he hopes be
will at least let the matter rest until he
sees him Saturday.
The Senator has been in poor health
for several months and is now at his
home 10 Lynchburg The Constitutional
Convention was without a quorum
Thursday and had to adjourn. There
were only 4S of the 100 members
present.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04

THE death of Senator Sewell, oil
New Jersey, adds another to the list
OF departed friends of the Fredericks-
burg Rattlefelds Park movement.
Death has fought against this pro-
iect with an unrelenting hand, and it
would seem that, added to the al
ready unfortunate political predica-
ment in which the movement has
found itself, natureis battling against
our cherished scheme. We can only
hope since our cause is just that two
champions will rise for every one that
is fallen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04
pa. STIFF ON TIE wEsTMoRELAED
TRAGEDY
Declares Miss Rosa Taylor Suffered ILdis
mites az Hands Of Marx.

DR. +. W. Stiff, of Richmond brother Of
Jas q. Stiff Oneof the three men killed by
Herbert Marx in WestmOrelaud county
on Dec. 3, has given out a signed state
ment which places Marx in All unfayOr
able light. Tie states. upon authority OF
IA near kinswoman Of his. that the young
girl, Rose Taylor, had been improperly
dealt with by Marx. ami had suffered in
dignities at his hands DR. Stiff declares
that Miss Taylor had been practically
forced By Marx to leave the house where
they were attending n ball; that he had
tried to force her to enter a stable near
by. aud failing in this. had compelled her
to accompany him to wood q short
distance away. There, Dr. Stiff alleges,
Marx Rugged and kissed the girland took
other improper liberties with her, finally
stufIing q handkerchief in her mouth,
when she threatened 10 cry ont At the
door of the stable. DR.. Stiff says in his
statement, Miss Taylor was heard by
Mr.. Johu & Franklin. n reputable white
man, and John Byrd. a negro preacher,
TO exclaim To Marx: Let me go |
WON'T won't go in there" The girl, he
said. that same night, was heard TO
repeat these words in her sleep.
DR. Stiff says the reason for making the
statement is that the three dead men have
been placed in false position through
the public hearing only Marx = side Of the
affair There wasa natural desire on the
part OF her friends, he says. to protect
the girls good name, but he believes the
good name of the young men who gave
their lives in defense OF woman's honor
are also entitled TO consideration. IL
cannot submit" he says, that my
brother shall remain under the stimga of
having thrown his life and the lives of his
friends away in the attempttO satisfy bis
jealousy"
DR.. Stiff saysit is the general belief that
the grand jury will indict Marx for the
murder Of William p Taylor, one Of the
men shot. 1t will be alleged that Taylor
was shot ont in the yard while he was
running away. mo one attaches any
blame TO Marx for shooting Hefiin and
my brother" says DR.. Stiff. THAT was
justifable.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04
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OBaHGE.
Death OF Miss Graves Mr.. Fraser Improving
Sunday School Celebration, Etc.

Correspondence OF The FREE LAScE.)
Orange Co, Va, Dec. 81, 1901.
As the old year kisses the dawn OF the
new a spirit OF sadness broods over our
county. The Angel OF Death has been
busy indeed for the past two weeks, AID
many newly. made mounds are among
our homes. Friday night Miss Catharine
Hassletine Graves passed from q long
and suffering illness to the reward OF the
faithful Christian and loving neighbor.
She was tenderly laid to rest in the burial
ground by the home OF her childhood,
where generations Of her loved ones are
sleeping. Two brothers, Thos E. and
clinton. with many other loved ones,
mourn her death. May the patience with
which she bore her cross and the fidelity
with which she followed Christ az her
Savior awaken in those she leaves be-
hind, lingering upon the threshold Of the
Great Beyond, a higher sense OF Christian
endeavor and greater preparationfort the
summons that lie already whispering
about the soul.
DR.. Frazer reached Orange Monday and
il now with his beloved brother. John,
WIN nus uOb iCIONCtC0 Al Oth eac ~
paralysis on Dec. 23. Dir. Frazer Is sit
ting up this eve and chatting cheerfully
with friends, who hope the improvement
may continue to restoration OF health.
There was a Sunday-School gathering
ut Pamnnkey Christmas Day. Three
tastefully arranged and decorated trees.
ladened with enjoyable presents, greeted
the eyes OF many cheerful people. Among
the useful and ornamental presents dis
tributed one greatly admired and espec-
tally appreciated by the recipient is q
handsome pearl.handle toilet knife, given
10y Masters Richard and Ralph Bibb to
their Pine Top school teacher. Thanks
TO these bright and studious boys, who
give promise Of high places In life.
Wheat Ia in bad condition. The recent
heavy rains and slight freezes have dam
aged it considerably.
Mrs. Robt. Coons, OF Culpeper who has
been enjoying part OF the holiday at her
old home, near Lahore, returned to cele-
brate New Years Day with her popular
husband at their Culpeper home s.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04
GENERAL NEWS.

Conditions in Samar are growing more
unfavorable TO American rule.
Emperor William has asked that Miss
Alice Roosevelt, daughter OF the Presi'
dent, name his new yatch, which is build
ing at Staten Island
During 1902 40 vessels will be added
to the fighting strength of United States
Navy, including one battleship, three
cruisers and four monitors.
The New Years reception at the White
House was attended by 6.100 persons.
most OF whom shook hands with Presi-
dent Roosevelt The President was
carefully guarded by officers ofthe Secret
Service.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04
Some Bills Passed.

The following bills were passed by the
Legislature before the recess adjourn
ment:
House bill providing for the stating oil
the time OF expiration OF the commission
by notaries in all Acknowledgements ap-
pended to any instruments, and proyid
ing penalty for failure so to do.
House bill to validate acknowledge
ments OF deeds OF trust taken by notary
publics who were trustees in said deeds
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04
Wilcox May Go Free.

The evidence collected so far against
James E. Wilcox, accused OF numbering
Miss Ella Cropsey at Elizabeth City, NC,
Is considered too weak to convict him.
Except Tor statements made by him as to
what be did on the night OF Miss Cropsey's
disappearance he might now be free.
Several of the statements lack vertical
ton and this creates suspicion. So far
all efforts to find clues to accomplices
In the crime have failed. Wilcox's nerve
is extraordinary and sustains him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04
400 Raward. 500.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased 20
learn that there IL at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure In
all it's stages, and that Is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure IL the only positive cure known
TO the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
tionai treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure lie
taken internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the system,
thereby destroying the foundation ei the
disease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature In doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith IN It's curative powers,
that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that 1t falls to cure. Send for list OF
testimonials.
Bold BY Druggists, zoe.
uaiPs FaDiy Pills are the best.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04
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 best remedy
for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold BY
Druggists In every part Of the world:
Twenty-Five cents O bottle. Be sure and
AJAX for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
syrup" and take no other kirk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04

WHEN Gov. Tyler ceased to be Gov
ernor at noon on Wednesday last he
became the fourth Ex-Governor OF the
Commonwealth. The four ex-Gover-
nors are Vim. E. Cameron, Peters
burg, aged 60 years; Fitzhugh Lee,
Charlottesville, aged SO years; Chas,
T. O'Ferrall, aged 81 years, and j.
Hoge Tyler, aged So years
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04
ORANGE WEDDING.
Biscos-svin.

Miss NJ. Essie Biscoe, daughter OF Mr..
Thomas l.. Biscoe, of Orange, and Mr..
Leslie Swift, son OF Mr.. William Swift, Of
Spotsylvania. were married at Antioch
church, In Orange county, Xmas Eve.
slr. William Pemberton, OF Caroline, was
best man, and Miss Loula p Jones, Of
Spotsylvania. maid OF honor. Rev. j.
L. Cook performed the ceremony. re-
ception was held at the home OF the
eroom's parents. near Granite Springs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04

IT WOULD seem from the freedom
with which Grover Cleveland is quot
ed and his pronouncement against
Imperialism and the purchase OF the
Danish West Indies that the great
stole is not altogether a Presidential
impossibility. Stranger things have
happened than would be a fourth
nomination OF the seer OF Buzzard's
Bay
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04
SOME DEATHS.

Mr.. j. w. Pinkard died at his home In
Fauquier county, few days ago.
Mrs. M. Louisa Dorman died near
Louisville, KY. recently. aged 81 years.
Her first husband was Lieutenant vii.
con 8. Newman, OF Orange, who was
killed In the battle Of Winchester.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04

The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE has pass
ed the century mark and completed
its one hundred and second volume.
Though hoary with age it is vigor-
Gus in thought. 1t is one of the best
papers in the State. With the new
wear it has our best wishes for future
success.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04

At CIark's Neck Baptist church, In
Saluda. the marriage OF Miss Bernice
Erline Smither daughter ofMr Herbert l.
Smither, of Hotel Saluda, TO MIR. Claude
Neal was solemnized Wednesday by Rev.
Edward J. Richardson Miss Bunnie
Tyler, of Rappahannoek was the maid
of honor The bridesmaids were Misses
Lillian Bristow, OF StormODt; Pearline
and Hattie Watts, Of Albemarle, and
Ellen Douglas Garrett, daughter Of Hon.
G. r. Garrett, OF Mathews W. Neale,
brother OF the groom, was best man and
the ushers were Messrs. Raymond Wal
lace. OF Warsaw; W. w. Robinson and
Larkin Anderson, of Essex, and Ben S.
Wright, of Saluda. The couple left for q
Southern tour.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Gov. Montague has appointed MIR.
d. A. Richie his private secretary and
Mr.. Samuel W. Bigger executive clerk.
George Kemper, an Orange county
negro boy, suspected OF sneak thieving,
was given sixty days in jail in the Rich
mond police court.
The condition OF City Engineer f. A.
Marye, OF Newport News, who was shot
Tuesday by c. Aylett Ashby, continues
encouraging and strong hope is held out
that he may recover.
James W. Hunley. administrator oil
James T. Hunley, OF Mathews county,
late master of the schooner Idle Times,
who lost his life in a collision between
that vessel and New York, Philadelphia
and Norfolk Railway barge in Norfolk
harbor. has filed libel in H. s. Court at
Norfolk for $40 900 against the barge.
Howard McCandlish, aged IA, son Of
the late Robert McCandlish, of Saluda,
while cunning on Urbanna creek Wednes-
day accidentally shot himself. almost
severing his right hand at the wrist. His
arm was resting on the muzzle OF the gun
when it was discharged. Drs Brown
and Christian amputated the injured
limb below the elbow.
A charter has been recorded In the Of
fee OF the Secretary of the Common
wealth for the West Falls Church Milling
Company, of Loudoun county; capital
stock from $4,000 to $4,000, TO con-
duct milling and feed business; corpo-
rators, f. b. White. Leesburg; George E.
Truett. Washington; George NJ. Sargeller,
Washington: A. d. Torreyson and ]. B
Anderson, Fostoria; c. c. Waters, Falls
Church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04

UNCLE SAM is laying heavy hand
on Samar; regular devastation and
destruction era among these benight-
ed Filipinos, and there promises to be
few left to tell the tale.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04

WITH to-day the first year OF the old
century will end. Norfolk Virginian
Pilot.
Stranger. whar have you been Rich
mond Times.
To see old Rip Van Wrinkle, OF
course
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04
no CURE A colo IN onE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II fails
to cure. Z. W. Groves signature IL on
each boz 26s
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04

UPTo the present time Prof. Booker
Washington has not been requested
to put on the Cabinet harness.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04

stops the Cough and works Of the Cold
Laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tablets cure
a cold IN one day. No Cure, no Pay
Price 20 cents
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-04
MARRIAGES
NEAI~sMITHER.

Licensed In Baltimore to marry: VIII
liam Bland, Gloucester county, and Man.
ME Bland.
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