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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06
KING GEORGE.
Helping the Poor ati IN Want
ed Believes Good Resulted From
Evil. Etc

Correspondence Of THE FREE LANcE)
King George. Va. Nov. Bird. 1902.
Miss Sarah Hooe. hiscounty. .daugh-
ter OF the late MIR. John Hooe. was mar
ried IN ashington last Tuesday to Mr.
Jonn Mashington. also OF King George.
lhe fishermen along the Potomac are
much encouraged by the result of the fall
fisheries, and some OF them report the
most successful season this far for years.
/ Inc prices are realized for the fish shin
ped to city markets
Mrs: virginia Patterson Bradford of
ashington. il the guest Of Alrs. John G.
Pollock and family at Hobson.
Mrs. Rose Il. Hunter and daueh.er
Miss sue. are expected today to visit their
relatives. the hunters at the Court House
\ committee. composed of seven we'll
knO" n ladies' of King George, met at
NaVerley last Wednesday and made dis
tribution OF the money made at the lawn
party at Naverley in August for the hen
eht of the deserving poor OF the commu-
NIFTY. Seven families were aided bv this
iund, besides the lady for whose benefit a
pretty slumber robe was disposed of on
the evening oi the lawn party. and 81. 90
realized. There are some very poor peo
ein the Court House neighborhood and
the help given them by this charity fund
Is only beginning of what will have to
be done TO keep want from several need Y
families near Us during the winter which
Is rapidly approaching.
The treasurer of King George few
days ago received communication which
may be of interest To some Viryinian
though not TO King Georgian. Ii said.
DO the records of King George show the
name of Emberson. or are there persons
oi that name living there? Information
oi interest Is awaiting them by address
ing NJ. +. Mcknown. 2SIO L ST. lin
coin, Nebraska No such name appears
on the records of this county.
We read with interest an editorial in
the Star with reference 70 the speech oI
Gen. Longstreet at Gattysburr when ne
asserted that the result Of the Civil War
was for the best. We agree with him ful
". Tor out OF what was n great calamity
has come the greatest blessing that conld
have been bestowed upon our fair. our
beloved Southland-thc abolition of slav-
cry! We do not believe any thoughtful
person in the South would have slavery
established again if they had the power
IL was becoming a great evil. and while
we do not think the question ought To
have been settled by blOodshed. therecap
be no doubt but that the South il great
er, happier, wealthier than IL ever could
have been under the old regime The
noble men who gave their lives for their
Sunny Southern homes did il cousrien.
tiously, and their memories will ever b,
held dear to our hearts. but the great
God who controls and directs all things
has brought good out of the evil of war
and bloodshed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06
CULPEPER.
The Town of Culpeper Has Inter-
esting History Now An Up-to-
Date Business Place-Felix
Tells of Its Past and Present.
Correspondence of The Free Lance
lulnoner. Nn Nnv Iat 1000

Correspondence of The Free Lance
CulPeper. Va Nov. lst. 1902.
wish to compliment The Free Lance
on ITS great Improvement and its general
get mp. and the number OF its varied ad-
Vertlsements, etc, and | hope it may
continue to forge ahead
Our town was laid off in 171S. along
with Springfield. Clarksburg and James
City. Springfield il now a part of the
suburbs OF JeiiersOntOn: James CITY is in
Madison and has four or five houses
quaint ones in their construction. and
Harrisburg then called Clerksburg. has
but one building left. a living monument
of departed glory.
Culpeper, then called Fairfax. has
grown gently, until few years when il
from the returns Of the L. ;. census
enumerators. has got the go-backs The
census OF Culpeper was. i'm the seventies.
about 100. In 1890 il was .63S: in
1900 IL was l62S.
II Is well known fact that there have
/ been erected since 1850 about 90 or 100
houses, and all of them are now
occupied, and the cry is for more resi-
/ dences
We have now in our town eleven drv
goods stores, seven first-class groceries
two large hardware stores. two drug
stores. almost equal to those in city:
three trst-class millinery stores. where a
gentlemen IL afraid to look into: four
meat stores, two jewelry stores. one
ready-made clothing, two furnishing
stores, one shoe store, one large grain
store. one wood and coal and apricuI.
tural house. two carriage manufactures
five good blacksmiths: there are two
irst class hotels. the Waverlev. near the
depot. and MillRr's, on Main street and
any number of boarding houses: one
large Touring mill, capable of turning
out 20 barrels of -four per dav. And
last about five saloons and about five
grog shops We have about twenty-five
hundred people here. and everybod
seems TO be doing thriving business.
ne street from the Virginia Hotel and
down Davis 10 the depot is crowded
with wagons, carriages and buggies
loading and unloading from early morn
ing until late in the evening. and very
often you have TO clear the way in order
TO get along.
Ihere Il more business done here than
IN any other town of the same popula-
ton IN the state. forgot TO say we are
running three large banks. two national
banks and one private hank. They are
all run 10y tirst-class business officials
and all are doing good business
Culpeper has produced some distin
guished men. Among them were such
men as II. W. Thompson, who died in In
diana several years ago; Jno. 5. Pendle-
ton, who was one of the finest orators
IN the State; Jno. ;. Barbour. Sr. the
iather oi John and James Barbour. who
came IN one vote OF being nominated by
the Democratic National Convention for
the Presidency; Phil Thompson. of Ken
tneky: Gen James Iongstreet Gen A
=. Hill, Jno. A. Broaddus. the grea;
Baptist preacher. and Others.
Felix
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06
JAIL DELIVERY FRUSTRATED
Desperate Negroes Planned to Escape
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Desperate Negroes Planned to Escape
From Virginia Penitentiary.
Richmond. Va, Nov 4H"Indian Bill'
Jefferson, Wash" Fields and Nose
Dennis. three long-term negro convicts,
and each with a reputation as a despe-
rate man, attempted Sunday night to
escape from the state penitentiary here.
With a screw driver slipped from the
workshop of the institution these men
cut a hole p by 10 inches through more
than two feet of wall, under the win
dow sill of their cell, and but for the
falling of one brick upon workman's
tool box beneath the window a stream
Of convicts would have been pouring
down the front OF the big building to
make a break for liberty
The noise Of the fall of the brick.
however. gave warning to the guards.
the attempt was discovered, and the
escape was prevented. In the cell with
Jefferson. Fields and Dennis were 10
other men. There was found in the cell
a rope made Of blankets, strips of
apron, old pieces of cord, etc, which
was long enough to reach within six
feet OF the ground. and strong enough
to carry every man of the p in the cell
to freedom.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06
SpotsyIvania Writings.

\ list of writings admitted to record
In the Cl~rk's Office ofSpo sylvania coun.
" Court since the October ERIN:
j. /. Stubbs and wife, to h ,bert Crutch-
field, deed for land.
j. +. Mastin and wife, to c. l.. and l..
l. Rawlings deed for land.
Mamie b. Coleman, to Addie Acros
deed for land.
Lee J: Graves Spec. Com, to W. II
Reynolds, deed for land.
l.: h. Fitzhugh, to X. l.. Todd. deed
for land.
Saul Garter and wife, to Ella Garnett.
deed for land
Ella Garnett ct vir to j. p. H Crismond
deed for land
Kills Mass and wife, to VIM. NJ. Mass.
deed for land.
L. E. Rice and Others. to r. L. Flippo.
deed for land
Enoch Lowery and wife. to Z. i Scott
deed for land.
ID. c. Hopkins and wife. to John NJ
Griffin, trustee, deed trust on land
Robt. Crutchfield, Jr., and wife tn foe
j. Graves, trustee, deed of trust on land
. Adam Armistead and wife. to O Fast,
burn, trustee, deed trust on land
Z. l.. and l.. l.. Rawlings. to f. W
Smith, trustee. deed trust on land.
A and Is. Acors, to Lee ]. Graves.
trustee, deed trust On land.
Thomas Black and wife, to r. l.. Bis
coe, trustee, deed trust on land.
e. 4. {. Fickzen ct vir, tow. ID. Carter.
trustee, deed trust on land.
Emma Corbin ct vir, to A. W. Embrev.
trustee, deed trust on land.
K. l.. Fiippo and wife, to j. W. Massey.
trustee, deed truet on.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06
a HOME WEDDING.
Dodson-C CornweII.

kopp, Va, Nov. Bird, 1902.
A pretty wedding was solemnized last
Saturday afternoon, at the residence of
MIR. James Luck, in Prince William Conn
ty. The contracting parties were Miss
Roberta Cornwell and Mr.. Charles bod
son. Both are well known in this vici-
nifty. The ceremony was conducted by
their pastor, Rev. A. J. Cummings. of
Bell Haven Church. The bride entered
the parlor with the groom She was
tastily attired in travelling suit of
pearl gray cloth. After receiving eongrat-
ulations they retired TO the dining room
where bounteous supper was served
To this happy pair who now walk hand
in hand, we wish many years of unalloy-
ed joy. NJ II.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06
Dixie
Msrrisse-Danee-PersonaIs.

Correspondents OF The FREE LANcE.)
Holladay, Va, Nov. 3rd. 1902.
Miss Annie LittlepageW geWnlliams and MIR.
James +. Sims were married at the brides =
home on the Both inst. at 1870 O'Clock
p m. The parlor was beautifully decora.
ted for the occasion, and many friends
and relations witnessed the ceremony.
which was performed by Rev.L. W Cave
The bride is one of Spotsylvania's hand
soonest women, and the daughter of Mrs.
sara l.. Williams; the groom is a highly
esteemed citizen Of this community. and
ais father, Mr. Pierce Sims. is one of the
best farmers and most noted tobacco
raisers OF this county. The bride and
groom were given reception at their
future home, the former residence of
Benjamin ". Nass. We wish the hand
some couple a long aud happy life.
Misses Nan Scott and Victoria Harris
have returned home after a very pleas
ant visit 20 Mr.. and Mrs Dr. jim Scott.
OF Raccoon Ford, Culpeper county.
Miss Frances NJ. Ashby was the guest
last week of her friend, Hiss ''Tae" Har.
ris, OF Cherry Grove "
Mr.. Richard Conway has accepted a
position as clerk with Mr.. :. Marcus. OF
Gordonsville
WI. L yer NoNHcru, VINO a snort time
ago was hurt in railroad wreck. has
sufficiently recovered to be on a visit to
his aunt Mrs. Victoria Harris, near this
place.
Mr.. Dot" Boxley, who has lately been
on visit home during hunting season.
has returned to Acme. West virginia.
Miss Virginia Harris is visiting her
cousin, Miss Addie Cowherd. OF Mon
teith, Orange county.
Miss Constance Conway has returned
home after most delightful visit to
friends in Richmond
There was a little impromptu dance at
"Noodside, " the home of Miss Mary A.
Holladay. on the night of the 1st inst.
and the occasion was greatly enjoyed bv
all. Those present were: Misses Margaret
Moncure Conway, Martha Victoria Har-
ris, Josie Currew Burruss, Frances Mon
cure Ashby, Susye Elizabeth Holladav.
Mary Virginia Holladay, Constance
Catherine Conway and Mary Augusta
Conway; Messrs. John Samuel Goodwin.
Rupert Roland Burruss, Raleigh Travers
conway, Raleigh Molah billiard, George
Tyler Cowherd, John Frederick Harris.
Randolph b. Burruss. ID. Ellis Young.
William OvertOn Harris, James Minor
Holladay, Frank Jenkins Holiday and
DR.. j. J. Purdy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06

SP0TSYLVANIA.
Death Of Mrs. finder Goodwin Post
office Closed Other Items.

Correspondence Of The Free Lancet
Olivet, Va, Oct. ,. 1902.
Mrs. Eliza Tinder died Saturday night
at o'clock at her residence. near Bells
cross roads, OF cancer OF the stomach
She was great sufferer. DR. Purdy. our
new physician, who is succeeded DR.. .Jor-
dan. was her ply sician and exerted all
his skill and energy, but her disease had
gone too lar and il was impossible to
cure her. She leaves a son, Mr.. :. A. Orr
aud several friends and an adopted child
from the orpbanage asylum to mourn
her departure. She was buried Sunday
by the side of her late husband in the
old burying ground.
Mr. Hickman preached his last sermon
at Olivet church. Sunday. There was a
large crowd in attendance His subject
was Why we do not immerse"
Prof. r. G. Moore is in the county tu-
ming pianos
mink visited Miss Loula Jones poul-
try yard few nights ago and killed sew
eral fine chicks. Plymouth Rocks and
brown leghOrns. 4 fine Pckin duck was
attacked by the mink in the day time.
but got away with badly bitten neck.
The postoiiice at Good win has been
closed. This was an old pOstoffice and
received it's name during the operation
ol the Goodwin mines many years ago.
Mr.. c. A. Jones and Aubrey Biscoe
were the first Of the season in this vicinity
To kill any turkeys
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Colombia Eager to Reach Agreement
on Canal Treaty.
CAN BE COMPLETED IN so DAYS
Washington Officials Think Treaty
Should Be Acted On BY United
States Senate First-Three Import
ant Points to Be Settled.


Washington. Nov. At was reported
here yesterday afternoon that Senior
Concha. Colombian minister to the
United States, has received instructions
TO renew negotiations concerning this
governments prospective right Of way
for the Panama Canal. Nothing will
be done, however. until Secretary Hay
returns from his New England visit
next week.
The belief Of some of the officials
here is that if the matter is expedited
treaty for the construction of the
canal can be completed by the con-
tracing parties within 80 DAYS. thus
enabling the president to send it to the
senate early in the coming short ses-
sion. Senor Concha's instructions are
ample and complete to enable him TO
proceed with the negotiations. and the
understanding is that they will be re-
sumed almost Immediately. Many Of
the features Of the proposed treaty are
fully covered by the protocol hereto
fore agreed on between The govern
ments of Colombia and the United
States. but there yet remain three
points of great Importance. which will
require some delicate handling TO be
acceptable to the Colombian govern
ment. These relate TO the question OF
sovereignty and the exclusion of Pan
anna and Colon from the free zone, the
matter of indemnity, and thirdly, that
OF the lease, which, while not being
one in perpetuity. will have that practi-
cal effect
The feeling in official circles here is
that the treaty should be acted on by
the United States before 1t comes be-
fore the Colombian congress for con
sideration. Having been ratified by the
senate, It's presentation 20 the Colom-
bian government Will embody the
crystaliized sentiment of the American
government on the Panama Canal
proposition. Preparations ere under
way in Colombia at this time for the
election of new congress, which, II
the circumstances require It, can be
convened at short notice and the canal
treaty presented to it for action. A ma
jority vote of both houses in that body.
the same as for the enactment of ordi-
nary legislation. will insure it's ac-
ceptance by the Colombian government
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06
Roll OfAonnr

The following is a roll of honor for col
ored public school No. 13 in Potomac
school district OF the county of King
George, for the first school month. be
ginning October 9th, and ending October
3lst, 1902.
Harry Conway, Annie Brown. I.eilure
Brown, Nora Brown, Eliza Conway.
Mamie Conway, Virginia Johnson Fanny
Robinson. Winnie Robinson. Ethel Scott.
Alberta Taylor, Cora White, Mamie
White, and Lucy White.
No. on roll, 21 No. boys 3. No. girls
Is; average daily attendance 1890.
". A. Parker. Teacher.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06
A Village Blacksmith Saved Hls Little Sons
Life

Mr.. II. H. Black, the well-known will
age blacksmith at Grahamsville, Sullivan
Co., n. Y. says: "Our little son. > wears
old, has always been subject to croup.
and so bad have the attacks been thar
we have feared many times that he
would die. We have had the doctor and
used many medicines, but Chamberlain
Cough Remedy is now one sole reliance.
1t seems to dissolve the tough mucus
and by giving frequent doses when the
croupy symptoms appear we have found
that the dreaded Group is cured before il
gets settled. There is no danger in eiv-
this remedy for it contains no opiums or
other injurious drug and be given aseon-
tdently 10 babe "a to an adult. For
sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06

To remove a troublesome corn or bu-
Mon; First soak the corn or bunion in
warm water to soften il, then pare N
down as closely as possible without
drawing blood and apply Chamberlain 5
Pail Balm twice daily; rubbing vigorously
Tor hve minutes at each application. A
corn plaster should be worn for a few
days, 60 protect it from the shoe. As a
general hniment for sprains, bruises.
lameness and rheumatism, Pain Balm IL
unequaled. For sale by NJ. NJ Lewis
druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any ease Of catarrh that cannot be cured h,
Halls Catarrh Cure -
r. J. CHENEY x Co. Props Toledo. O.
we the undersigned. have known + ]
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
ti0ns and financially able 20 carry out any
obligations made by their firms
WEsT 4 z RUAX, Wholesale Druggists Toledo
.. "ALDIN0, kINNAS x MARVIN, WholeSale
Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Curs Is taken In ternallv act
ing directly upon the blood aud mucous snr-
iaces OF the system. Price Toe, per bottle
Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free
Halls Family Pills are the best
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06
For Over Sixty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup ha.
been used Tor over sixty years by millionp
OF mothers for their children while teeth.
ing, with perfect success. Ii soothes the
enid, sottens the gums, allays all pains
cures wind colo, and is the best remedy
Tor Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold bv
Druggists in every part OF the world
Twenty-Five cents bottle Be sure and
ask Tor Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup, and take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06
LADIES', MISSES,
CNILDREN'S WRAPS

Includes many of the best styles produced by some of the
leading Manufacturers OF this Country.
The most correct style Monte Carlo Coats Aurono-
bile Coats Box Coats and Jackets are represented in this
bg line This Falls showing of stylish Millinery Furs
Tailored Suits, Silk Waits, Flannel waists Top Skirts Tn.
der Skirts, etc. eclipses any have shown
great gathering of the STYLES in Dress Goods
Silks, Wastings and heavy Skrngs are laid before YOU
This new line of House Furnishing Goods includes some
great value Lace Curtains. Tapestry Curtains DrapeIes
ed tapestries alours Table Linens. Towels, Napkins
Table Covers White Quilts Bed Comforts Blankets Ruos
ETC. that no housekeeper afford o overlook
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06
Vanderbilt Given Two DAYS In Jail

W. X. Vanderbilt, of New York. was
condemned by default to two days i'm
prisonment and payment Of fine of 10
francs for speeding his automobile in
Paris recently. He will have to appeal
TO the Supreme Court to have his sentence
remitted, or submit to arrest when ne re-
turns to France
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06

Sir Thomas Lipton will come over
with Shamrock Ill. But in order to
lift that cup he NAV, perhaps ifheli
long enough and sticks TO his honorable
ambition, be compelled to challenge with
Il Shamrock XIII New York World.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06
TO CURE A COLD In ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money il il fails
to cure. f. W. Groves signature is ON
each box. 25c.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06
Pants, OverCOats, Etc.

Trunks Suit Cases and Telescopes Trunks from 81 90 to
S0OO each This store protects every purchaser by refund
ing the purchased price any article bought here that does
not prove satisfactory in every respect
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06
Ready-made Clothing

by far the largest have shown and every man and
boy make good selection from includes some of
the newest cuts in stylish Clothing. complete line of
men and boys separate
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06
Correct Styles!

Every Department complete with things that are
TO be worn this Fall and Winter This Stores large line
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06
CLOTHES
MEN and BOYS.

If you are Judge of quality style and workmanship YOU
VIII readily conclude that you get each of these
here for your money than elsewhere This line of
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06
g M,.>s

This signature Is on every box Of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO-Quinine Tablet.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-06
18th
. . an

This-has been our banner year and ws
nave done more business than ever before We
nave the confidence OF she people, and a proof
OF IL II the Increase OF our trade sfPure
goods, honest value and full mearure are she
cause OF Our stock Is the largest pureet
ahI nest selected IN the state. and we can
satisfy the wants OF everybody
our canada Rye at $500 fs the finest
medical whiskey on the market Farmer's
King OF Kentucky Rye, White RYE andflsoI.
onei Rye, all as $500 per gallon, have no
equal Blue Ribbon. ~ &C. Apple Blossom.
$isao, Choice Rye, $l.5O, and Golden star.
10 per gal Apple Brandies, 400 and
$500, Peach, Blackberry California. French
ana Ginger hrandies, Kidney Gin, New Eng
A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE You-