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The evening times., 1902-01-15

For nearly fifty years AIR John X
TsliaferrO has been connected with the
Capitol His first appointment was as
assistant doorkeeper OF the ladies' gallery
in the House Of Representative. This was
several years before the outbreak Of the
civil war. Mr.. TaliaferrO recalls with
great interest the scenes attending the
election of General Nathaniel p Banks Of
Massachusetts 10 the Speakership Of the
House over Mr.. W. S. Orr OF South Caro-
lima by a majority OF one vote This
result WAS achieved after j struggle Of
The evening times., 1902-01-15

VIII A. Page the press agent Of the
Percy Haswell stock company, writes TO
The Times TO explain that the $500 men
toned In connection with Miss HasEeu's
The evening times., 1902-01-15

For eighteen months Dir. ". r. KiIlman
has been one OF the telephone operators
at the detective bureau. and durins that
period ne mas been frequently cOmpIi-
mented BY his superior officers FOR his
prOmptness in answering calls and send
ing out messages as well as for the coz
rectness Of his reports. Before getting
his present position Mr., Killman vas e.
gagged ia business for himsels
The evening times., 1902-01-15
Everyday Stories of the Workings
and Workers of the Departments

Mr.. T. C. y. Cole is one OF the few men
around the Police Court who holds a high
position in a church His Office at the
court is that Of bsilif. He was once a
telegraph operator and still remembers
how to use the key. He is connected with
the First Presbyterian Church. OF which
the late eminent Rev. DT. Sunderland was
for so many years the pastor. and be was
an intimate friend Of the former from the
time the NO became acquainted until Dr.
Sunderland passed away. Mr.. Coles church
Office IS that Of elder. and he pays much
attention 10 the finances Of the institution.
He is heartily in favor Of the proposed
change Of the name OF the church 70 sun
derland Memorial and is a warm and de-
voted friend Of the present pastor. Rev.
Er. Macleod.
The evening times., 1902-01-15
THE EVENING TIMES
FRANK A. MUNSEY

1t is to be hoped that the Hon Ar
thur Pue German viii not be too
reticeut TO smile.
Local pride is such a good thing
that we ought an TO he thankful for
having been put in a place where we
can have it.
The public is now informed that
the British forces have again been
surprised in South Africa. Their sur
prise must he becoming chronic.
Ifit is true that the good die young.
somebody ought to discover the MI
crobe which causes the development
and inoculate the wicked with IT,.
Hall Caine says that Shakespeare
gets too much credit. But perhaps
Mr.. Caine has not reflected ON the
credit he Will get when he is as dead
as Shakespeare is.
4 South Carolina man started a row
because somebody stepped Oh his pet
corn. and four men were silIrd; which
indicates that the corn crop is active
in South Carolina.
If the Carnegie college yell is half
as picturesque as the suggestions
which have been made to Mr.. Carnegie
about disposing Of his millions. it viii
be likely To break windows in this
town.
Mark Twain claims the right to
write up his own adventures instead
Of presenting them as copy for other
people. which indicates that he has
profted by the wisdom of Hucllle-
berry Finn.
They used 10 build mazes and Iaby-
rinths in the gardens of old-time
kings. TO amuse the courtiers: but in
those days questions of precedence
were all settled suddenly and effec-
tively with an AK, and people needed
something with which to occupy their
minds.
Persons who are inclined TO be too
inquisitlve regarding Mr. Lows plans
for cleaning up New York are re-
sPectfuhy reminded that the elephant
shows his great wisdom by not pok-
ing his Proboseis into the wrong
place, and that human beings will do
well 70 initiate the elephant.
An old man recently informed Mr.
Rockefeller's Sunday school that
athere were three kinds of poor-the
devils poor, the Lords poor, and the
poor devils Some enterprising beg
gars VIII now endeavOr TO prove that
they are all three kinds at once.
On account of his new bicycle. Arch.
ibald Roosevelt has mixed up with the
strenuous life at an early age. The
asphalt pavement is no reSpecter OF
Presidents sons, and Archibald re-
eeived a slit over the eye. However,
Archibald is not discouraged. and viii
continue to break IN his rubber-tired
bronco.
". Sully Prudhomme. Of the French
Academy, won a two-hundred-thou-
sand-dollar prize not long ago, and in
tends 10 devote il TO publishing
anonymous works by poets unable 10
find a Publisher elsewhere. This indi-
Gates either that NJ. Prudhomme is a
very brave man or that he does not
know what sort of job ne has laid
out for himself
Critical Period.
IN the growth of a city. as in that
of an individual. there are likely TO be
long periods OF comparative naction,
followed by season of sudden deyeI-
opment. At any rate, this is true of
Washington.
For a few years after its selection
as the Capital of the country. there
was a movement toward Washington.
and some attempt 10 make it a
worthy home for the executive and
The evening times., 1902-01-15

some seven weeks, and was made posi-
bic by the influence OF Henry Winter
Davis. a Representative from Maryland
one OF the most brilliant orators tEet
state has ever produced. and who, re-
coming tired OF the delay in choosing
presiding OfiCer. introduced a resolution
which was adopted and which provided
that the candidate receiving the highest
number OF votes should be declared elect
ed. there being three or four men az the
tine voted for. After some thirty years
service in the employ Of the House Mr.
TaliaferrO was transferred 20 duties az
the Supreme Court, and for the last
twenty years he has been an attache or
that august tribunal During his COnnec-
tiCn at the Capitol he numbered among
his friends and acquaintance such prcml-
neut figures as Charles Sumner Of Mss
sachusetts. Preston s Brooks Of South
Carolina. a member OF The House. who
achieved nOtOTiety through his assault on
Mr.. sumner. Arson Burlingame Of Mas
sachUsetts. wsO was appointed Minister Of
the United states 20 China. and who. ar
ter reaching that country. became so
popular that the Emperor OF China re-
quested him 10 give up his position as
Minister from the United States and ac-
cept that OF Ambassador from China 20 all
the civilized nations. OF the world, OIL
yer p. Morton. the great War Governor,
and afteFWsFd Senator from Indiana,
John A. Logan Of Illinois. Reyerdy John
son of Maryland, and many others
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-08
THE SOUTHERN FOUNDRY b MACHINE
WORKS.
This Properly Changes Hands-The Plant
Will be Operated on Larger Scale
Than Ever Before.

MIR. Charles Tyler, OF Baltimore, Md,
has disposed of his interest in the south
cru Foundry 4 Machine Works, located
at fredericksburg, Va, TO Mr.. John l.
Dale, of Chicago, ILL.,, Tor about T'O,OoO.
MIR. Dale is a lawyer by profession, but
has had a wide experience in investments
and various manufacturing enterprises
He will arrive here in short time and
intends to form a Joint stock company
and carry on the business ON much
larger scale than heretofore, employing
many more mechanics.
The officers will be John I. Dale,
president. and a gentleman whose name
for reasons we are not ut liberty 10 give
ut this time, who snow in charge OF one OF
the largest manufacturing concerns OF the
West. is one of the most skiltul and eX-
perienced mechanical engineers in the
country, will be vice President and gen
eral manager of the mechanical depart
ments Mr.. Frank X Tyler will he as
sistant manager OF the mechanical de
Dnrtments. and Mr l.. JEFF MilbOurne,
secretary and treasurer. Mr.. Frank n.
Tyler has been. as is we'll known, with
the works for the past ten years. ana
continues his position in the same capac-
ity. Mr. i. jeff Melbourne has been IN
charge Of the financial and sales depart
ments since last May and will continue
his services in that line.
Under the new organization. the com
pany expects To do a large and increas-
inc business. adding more capital, put
ting in new and latest machinery, etc.
The foundry was established in 1871,
and is one Of the largest and best-known
o. it's kind in the Soutn The company
is doing n larger business today than at
any time in the history OF the foundry.
IRON the fact that they are now making
~ 6ne work rs skill and material can
make in the plows and castings and
other goods manufactured by them.
In addition 10 the manufacturing ol
their well known genuine Farmer =
Friend. Dixie. Tyler Chilled, Oliver Pettern
and other makes Of plows. they manu-
factnre full line OF saw-mils, feed-mills,
feed cutters corn shelters. corn planters,
field aud lawn rollers, trucks. barrows,
etc for foreign as well as domestic trade.
and have speciallyequipped department
for repair work
They not only propose to hold up 70
theformer high reputation their goo 's'
but build a reputation second 10 none
for manufacturing iirst-class goods IN
every particular.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-08
New Advertisements.

Mr.. \. LOewensOn announces that ne
has associated with himself in business
Mr. Sidney ). kaufman. and that the
firm will be LOewensOn X kaufman Mr.
kaufman is young man OF hne bust
ness qualities. much enterprise and polite
He has been connected with Mr.. LOewen-
son i'm the mechanical department for
many Years. and is a good workman.
lie is the only son OF Mr.. II. kaufman, OF
this city. We wish the new firm "A con
tiuuance OF the large business which the
old firm has conducted with 80 much
success
MIR. William Bernard wants To ask
some pointed questions, tO-wit: How
about your ROOF? Have you the tin?
How about your iron roofing? How
about tar paper aud 3 ply and how
about the price, He will furnish you
tar paper per square OF for I5cts..
and lin per square Of 100 feet TO - 30.
lie saws come TO him for yOnr plumbing,
and he will furnish you stoves and other
goods in his line at prices that will DEFY
competition. Read his I'D. and 20 and
see him.
Read the al Of the Kellam Hospital in
Richmond. which appears in our columns
today.
See notice Of W D. Carter, administra-
tor OF :. Willis Howard, in our columns
to-day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-08
DEATH OF MRS. MILDRED STONE
MARYE
This Christian woman Had Passed Her slst
Birthday-Had Been Married over o6
Years. and Member OF St. Georges
Church More Than 60 Years

Mrs. Mildred Stone Marye, wife OF Hon.
John L. Marye, died Mt her home here lin
fredericksburg on Thursday last, the
9th day of February, 1902, in the SIND
year OF her age.
Mrs. Marye was the daughter Of DR..
William Brown and Emily Stone Brown,
his wife. both old and respected citizens
of fredericksburg during the first hall OF
the last century She was born IN Octo-
Der. 1920. and was married to Hon. JnO
l.. Marye more than - years ago, on the
10Th day CT October, 1916. by Rev + C..
Mcclure in st. Georges church, Freder-
icksburg. She lea fes behind her ON earth
her husband and only two OF herchildren,
John l.. Marye, Jr., and Miss Maria Il.
Marye.
IL can be truly said that Mrs Marye
had fulfilled all the duties and obligations
of n long lie Early in eryoung woman
hood she became a commitment OF ana
was confirmed in st Georges church,
and from that day, by the exercise OF all
the Christian virtues, she has adorned the
community where she has resided. Az
wife and as mother and as relative and
iN ilIliu Flu was ~ hihiNh'iAhk aus -
and while she worshipped with devotion
around the family altar the benetcence oi
her sanity life extended to all who could
be reached by her influence and works OF
charity. She has finished IA well-spent life
and rests peacefully in the perennial
beauty and happiness of blessed
Immortality
Funeral services will be held from St
Georges church to day Saturday at ?
o'clock The services will be conducted
by Rev. W. d. Smith. rector, assisted by
Rev. Dr. j. W. ROsebro. of the Presby-
terrain church, and the interment made in
the family lot in the City cemetery The
paIlbearers will he: Active, J. ;. h
Thompson, Robert Y. Marye, Charles L
Tackett. John + Scott. j. Stansbury
Wallace and A. Il. Bolts. Jr honorary
st. George X Fitzhugh. d. 5 Forbes. DR.
II. NJ. u. Martin. j. s Knox. ; Graham
Howison, q. W Shepherd, J. ). Berrey,
4. b. Bolts, J. T. Corbin, DR.. ). W. Tar
michael and 4 +. Wallace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-08
RICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG AMI
POTOMAC RAILROAD.
Schedule In effect Jan. nth. 1902
l. ~. .......- -. Il. l.


Sac A. NJ. daily. Stops ON signal at
pccOquan sundays only.
$50 A. NJ. daily. No local stops
1903 \. Nj. sundays only. Stops on signal
at Brooke, Aqua, Wide Water, Quantico. Neg
ley and OccOQuan.
1O.41 4. NJ daily, except sunday. stops
ON signal AT Brooke. aqua. Wide Water
Quantico. Cherry Hhl, FreeSt0nc. Negley ANA
lccOQuan.
la p. NJ. daily except sunday No local
stops.
las p. m. daily. No local stops
800 7. NJ: daily. stops on signal at
Brooke, Wide Water and QuanticO. stops
ou signal at Occoquan on sundays only
LEAVE suUTHWAKn.
600 A. NJ daily except sunday Richmond
Accommodation. Makes all stops
6.29 \. NJ. daily. Atle6tic Coast Line
tralu. stops at Milford. boswell and Ash
land, daily, and on signal at other local
stops ON Sundays only.
lo.+S A. NJ. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops ON signal.
1910 y. m. daily, southern Railway train
No local stops.
1888 +. NJ daily. Seaboard Air Line
train, stops at boswell and Ashland on signal
5.ls +. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops at boswell and Ashland.
6.26 T.. VI. daily. Makes local stops ON
signal.
S.32 4. VI. daily Seaboard Air Line train
Stops at boswell and Ashland on signal.
Accommodation train leaves Richmond 4
PM. daily except Sunday arrives fredcricSs-
G. G. COX. Agent.
+. +. d. MY FRS President
W. ID. DUKE, General Manager.
W. Z. TAYLOR. Traffic Manager.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-08
LOCAL MARKETS.

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro)
Wheat. 81 20 So; corn, 81 to
SO; meal. $l.35 to $40 per 100
pounds: oats, 80 to 81; fowls dive, 6
to I turkeys dive, Z to s, (dressed) IL
to 12:ducks QiYe) IS to 7;dressed chickens
to 10 per pound; lard. 10 to l1;eggs,
- to %; butter, - to 20; hams, l.
10 10: Irish potatoes, 75to 81; beef, 3 to
~; veal, ~; pork, 81, TO 81; hides green
; to 9; hides dry, to s; baled hay
$40 10 Sl3 per ton.
Wool-Unwsshed, 10 to II; washed
% &c "a.
Le4f Sumac-6O to 90 cents per hun
bred pounds.
THE GRAIN MARKETS.
The grain markets closed yesterday ~
follows:
Chicago-Wheat, Feb. 75k; May, 7Sh
corn, Feb. 81 May. 631s; oats May AN
New York-Southern wheat, SO to 81
corn. 6S to 90.
Baltimore-Southern wheat, 80 to 50
Southern corn 60 TO 6S.
Acknowledged, 50 to 80; corn 6s
to H.
Alexandria Wheat, II to 50; corn, 81
IN 6S
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-08
Eastern state Hospital to DO Rebuilt

The Board OF Directors of the Eastern
State Hospital met in Richmond We'd
nesday. There were present Capt. Ter
ence McCracken, of Fredericksburg,
Chairman DR.. l.. s. Foster, and
Messrs. g. Il. Garrett, Eugene Ould,
Cowherd and II. ID. Cole and John L..
Mercer.
When the architects have removed the
remaining portions of the old building
and prepared estimates and plans OF
such building as the needs OF the insti-
tuition demand. the figures and plans
will be submitted to the Legislature
which will be asked to make an appro
priation adequate to carry out the re
commendation.
Dr. Foster stated last night that the
hospital is now full to overlooking and
many applications for admission have
to I've refused for lack of accommodations
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-08
]. D. Rays store Robbed.

thief entered the store of Mr.. j. d..
Raw. on Commerce street Thursday
night, from an upper back window,
broke open the money drawer and took
from it between four and five dollars in
change. He overlooked two gold rings
and six cents, which were in the back OF
the drawer, and threw the drawer on
the floor. His tracks from where he got
over the back fence to tho stable door
from which he climbed to the window are
plainly marked on the half frozen snow;
When he left he closed the window ami
shuJdprs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-08
Dr.Jp..mith Against Women Preaching.

DR.. Jas. p. Smith, former pastor OF the
Presbyterian church in this city, and who
was a chaplain Of Stonewall Jackson =
staff during the Civil war. is out in an
editorial in the Central Presbyterian, in
which he takes strong ground against
women preaching This article is called
forth by the recent visit TO Richmond OF
DR. and Mrs Taylor. missionaries to in
land China Both DR.. and Mrs. Taylor
smoke several times in Richmond from
the various local pulpits.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-08
Sons Of Veterans

Alta meeting OF R S Chew Camp, Sons
Of Confederate Veterans. held in the office
of DIR. ]. Garnett King, the action OF the
previous meeting in electing officers was
ratified. A committee on bylaws and
one to devise plans for an entertain
ment were appointed as follows: Messrs
Lawrence Perry, Thomas Larkin and A
2. Rowe. on bylaws, and Messrs. W. d.
Hurkamp. Lawrence Perry. Thomas
Larkin, A. p. Rowe and Dr. j. Garnett
King, on entertainment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-08
THE HANDKERCHIEF BAZAAR.
An Attractive Program ArranRed-Beneht
of Mary Washington Hospital.

The Handkerchief Bazaar to be given
on Shrove Tuesday. Feb II, for the ben
eft Of the Hospital, bids fair to be n
unique and most enjoyable entertain
ment All sorts and conditions Of hand
kerchieis to suit all people and purses,
also other fancy articles. Supper served
la carte; oysters, chicken salad, all the
good things OF the season. Ice cream,
cake and candy at city prices. Chinese
Garden Scene with music, will be pre-
sented on the stage by - OF the Freder-
icksburg ladies, and the Zobo Banda de-
cided novelty, composed of II of our best
musicians, will delight and charm the
audience. Admission, Zoe Doors open
at o. clock for supper. Admission free
from to for the children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-08
FINE TOBACCO SALES.
Big Prices Obtained by Caroline And
Louisa Farmers

Louisa Farmers.
The sales Thursday at the Stonewall
Warehouse, Richmond, (Mr George \.
Haynes, propretor) footed up 10, $50 lbs.
The average was SIP Is Hhe sales were
K A Moran, King William, $50 at $40,
80 at SO. 80 at $40 %, 49, at $lj.-
30. $50. at $14,2j, 35jat $1,000 800
average. Sl4.13 Walter Humphreys,
Louisa. 40 at 1919, go at Sl2.2J,
l35 at Sl1.JO. 400 at $132j-1.S4O;
average. $ll n. W. b. Bruce, Caroline,
lG5 at 500, 100 at $3.50, 30 at SIS
30: 40 at $l5,-1OO pounds; average
80 ~. highest OF the srason. Among
other sales for farmers, OF Caroline were:
l.. F Bruce. S21 and So; A. J. Beazley.
$40 30 and SIR W. Jones. $40 and
sI4.2 -: Ham Sale. $40, $l5 30. $l3. and
S13:B.V Bruce. 81 and 80 -; Andrew
Nelson, SD - and 80; ;. E. Anderson.
Sl4.7j and SLID.
LuGs ARE WAY TIP
The remarkably high prices being paid
for common lngs is the feature OF the
Richmond tobacco market Just now.
Mr. Silas Shelburne. one OF the prOprie
tors of Shelburne's. Wareho Use, declar d
that never in his life before had he seen
such selling. The sales in one or two in
stances. were made notable by excel
tionally fne prices At Shelburne's Ware
house there was a fine sale Of 1,4O5
hounds. the highest price being $3.50.
On the suncured portion OF 4 he sales the
particularly good average OF Sll was
received (which was very high as it was
mostly commonTugs The following are
some OF the sales.
ia. Hill, 345 pounds at - 30, - at
sI375: 30 at $3.50. L. X. Carter,
295 pounds at $135 30; 295 at $l3 so
2O5 at $l3. Steven Johnson, 100 pounds
AT sl3.7 1O5 at $13.25. l. B. Seal.
2a5 pounds at $l2 -; 80 at Sl4 p. J.
b Luck, 800 pounds at sl5 30: 30 at
S12.75: 240 at $3.50. W. 5. Cecil, 10
pounds ut $1O.75; 100 at Sl5; 24O at
$lS. ". b. Bruce 80 at $40 %; 200
at $3.50. F. b. Loving, $50 at 500
$50 at Sl3.75.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-08
Administrators Notice

Having qualified as Administrator
with The will annexed, on the estate
of the late s. WILLIS HOWARD, all
parties having claims against the sara
estate are hereby notified to present
the same. duly proven, to me ior set
tlement. and all parties indebted 10
the said estate will please come ior-
ward and settle their indebtedness
VIM. ID. CARTER,
fe8 wAw Administrator, t. a.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-08
Fredsricksburg Chapter, D. A r
Invited.

The v oman's Board OF the Charleston
Exposition has rendered an invitation,
through Mrs. Hugh Nelson Page, Regent
Of Virginia for the Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution. to the Betty Lewis
Chapter. of this city, to attend the Expo
sition on Feb u. which is set apart az
Daughters of the American Revolution
DaV
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-08
Rats Ate the Cows Tail.

Wednesday night Mr.. Delaiield Gift, OF
Stafford. fed his cow in her stall, and
after haltering her, went to his house
On going to the stable Thursday morn,
ing he discovered that the rats had
eaten all the switch and fourinches OF the
flesh and bone OF the cows tail
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-08
Lsuten Services at the Episcopal
Churches.

Lent will begin next Wednesday. Feb.
u Services will be held at ST. George 4
and Trinity churches "a follows:
st. Georges Church REV William d.
Smith. Rector)-Ash Wednesday, / a.
IN Sundays, l / a. m. and 8 p. m; Tues
day. Thursday, Friday, } p. IN; Wednes.
dey. 12m. tLitany) and : p. m; third
sundays. Holy Communion, 1:3O a m.
Holv Week-Monday, II m. and p.
m Tuesday, ) p. m: Wednesday, II m.
and 3 p m Thursday, II m; and (Holy
Communion) p. m; Good Friday, ] a
m. Saturday Easter Event., . p. m.
Easter Day-Holy Communion, 1870 a.
m morning service and Holy Commu-
MON. II a. m; evening service . p. m.
Offering at all services. Offerings on
Easter Day for Diocesan Missions.
Trinity Church REV. Hubert ii. Barber,
Rector Sundays Holy Communion,
7.3O n. m: morning service and sermon,
II o'clock; evening service and sermon,
7.3O O'Clock; Sunday School and Bible
Clofs $3.50 a. H.; first Sunday in the
month. Holy Communion II a. m. Tues,
davs-Holy Communion and address, III
a m. Wednesdays-Litany, penltentlal
office and address, 10 a. m Junior Aux
iIiary meeting, p. IN. Thursdays-Holy
Communion, 7:30 a. m; prayer and in
struction. 4:3O p. m. Friday-Litany
and address, 10 a. m; evening service
and instruction, 1880 o'clock. Holy week
Daily morning service, 10o'elock; daily
EXCEPT Saturday, evening service, with
Sermon ON the events of the day, 1870
O'Clock: Holy Communion, as before. or
Tuesday and Thursday Good Friday
From II m. to 3 p. m, the three-hours
service. with meditations upon "Oul
Sayiour's Sayings From the Cross
Easter Day-Holy Communion, Z a. m.
Holy Communion and sermon, 1 a. IN.
children's service. p M; evening service
and sermon. 1870 O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-08
Methndist Revival.

Rev. +. J. Prettyman delivered able
sermons Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day nights at the Methodist church to
large congregations. He returned to
his home in Washington yesterday. The
revival will continue during the week
and close Sunday night Rev. G. T. Ty-
Ter will conduct the services.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-08
Rrant'a New Store.

Mr.. T. N. Brent is thoroughly remodel
ling the second story OF his very hand
some store on corner OF Main and George.
When completed, it will be equally as
handsome as the first floor now il. Mr..
F. p. Stearns mas the contract for doing
the work
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-08
Mnnnmant 70 Gen. Maroar.

Congressman W. A. Jones Thursday
introduced in the House a bill to appro-
rate $50, 900 for the erection OF m0nu-
ment at Fredericksburg, Va, to Gen.
Hugh Mercer The monument was
authorized by an act of Congress April ),
1877