The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-29

iOlilitA Af1OAhNithf NNIts N
his school will repeat IN the courtroom
during the summer normal, his interest
esting programme Of war songs and reel
tations, which made such hit some
time ago.
The complete set Of volumes contain
ing the "ofIicial records Of Union and
Confederate Armies" with maps OF the
battlefields, were officially delivered to
the camp through DR.. Warner Lewis. A
vote Of thanks for the same was given to
Hon. W. A. Jones. H. Southworth. Esq,
was elected librarian, and will have Gus
tody of the books, etc, in the Clerk = Office.
Wright.Latane Camp holds its regular
meeting January, April. July and Octo-
ber. 1t is Il live camp, and its meetings
well attended. At almost every meeting
some historical paper is read and pub
lished, and it's purposes are charitable
and benevolent in trying to make solt
the pillows of the old Confederate com
rades
Number OF enquiries were made about
President W. u. Carter Of the Business
Mems Association, Of this city. lie was
former resident OF Tappahannock, and
many kind things were said about him.
Tappahannock is improving. Beside the
pickle factory, which isnow in operation,
a new tomato factory, il is said will be
operated the coming season. Around the
town much of the land is devoted to
trucking and crops Of peas have been
put in. which generally bring good prices
and good profits for farmers.
AT URBANyA.
Bidding good bye to Tappahannoek
Tuesday morning we reached lrbanna
2~P. NJ. Near the wharf stands the hand
some hotel Nelson, whose grand proprie-
tor is Capt. d. NJ. Nelson. The big hotel
with it's portico is Immediately in front
OF the wharf, while the annex, which ia
slightly smaller stands to the left. both
buildings being surrourS Il by lawn
with beautiful shade trees. Ii il an ideal
spot to spend the simmer. and the fare
il delightful, while the rooms are coy
and we'll ventilated.
Then up into the village we went and
what a marked change since our last
visit. "Who caused this transforma
tom" we asked. "A. Randolph Howard
with his public spirit and money was
the reply. THAT handsome Bank build
ing and the church nearby Is his work
said a gentleman, "and he proposes to
build a SIS, 900 hotel and several resi-
dences, is going to give the ground for
another church and furnish the rooms
over the bank for the Masons OF the sec
ton, of which lodge he is amember. W.
have a warm place in our hearts fol
him, said the gentleman. Weaver anC
Brown are the officers of the bank anC
they seemed glad to see rs. At the Sentine
Office we met Editor Ryland and Manager
Hayden. The Sentinel last week entered
on its sixth year, and is a success. Leav
ing here we went to the new ice plant
managed by Mr.. W. Key Howard. 1t i
situated near the waters edge and is al
up-to-dste plant with capacity OF tel
tons per day and run by a aCorlissengin
ofthe latest improved pattern. He has
handsome small steamer called tn,
.Icicle." which will be used this summe
In delivering ice along the river an
which we saw carrying freight to Bait
more steamers at the wharfs in front {
Hotel Nelson.
Near by are the pickle works Of ofDOnalC
son Shultz & Co, which is in charge {
manager Hotchkiss. A large acreage
put in pickles near Urbanna and they al
sold to this firm. They are brought i
green state and brined at the factory an
prepared for market.
Farther on IL the oyster packing hou'
IL. II. Hurley, which does large bus
ness.
We learned that Mr. l.. b. Wagenen an
Mr.. J. II. Hurley will operate two TOM
toes facturies the coming season.
The store OF Mr.. K. $. Bristow was OF
, next point. He is postmaster and Il
, republican leader of the section In iroi
of his store is field OF two acres OF pea
He cultivated it last year and realiz,
$50 net from it. Urbanna is the livelie
4 place at present on the river.
sALUDA.
r From Urbanna we went to Saluda
n attend court and stopped at hotel Salud
v of which mine host. III. l.. Smithers
r the owner and proprietor. This is one
the best kept hotels in Tidewater, and
If is the pride OF it's owner to sec before /
4 guests the finest fish and oysters tn
can be taken from the water, and fow
l. meat and vegetables from theland. Th'
,f was a slim crowd and practically not
b. ing done in court. Judge G. T. Garne
re of Mathews, is the presiding Judge.
IN is also candidate for the Circuit Jud
R ship of the new district, which, it
4. been laughingly said, was made for hi
Is but he has very doughty opponent
IN the position in Hon Claggett B. Jon
Of King and Queen. Both gentleman I
he popular.
Some time since Mr.. L. l.. Jones, son
is Mr.. Lewis Jones, OF the county, aceide
Of ally shot a colored man. This man di
n On his death bed said it was an aecide
v. 1t has been published that the killing "
is intentional, but from what we col
ct learn the public and authorities are sai
"a fed that there was no intent to kill.