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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21
PER SONALS.
spection.

Mr. Tobn c. Lamb. of Williamson, is
in the city. A..
Rev. ]. H. Booth of Elkin, is IN the
city visiting friends.
Mr. John R. Morris, of Goldsboro' is
a visitor to Raleigh.
Col. A. c. Davis. of Goldsboro, arrived
in the city yesterday.
DR. ]. H. Harris, of Franklinton, was
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. ]. H. Gill went to Durham yester-
day morning on business.
Mr.. w. NJ Cohen and Mr.. j. j. DANIEL
of Weldon, are in the city.
Mr. ]. R. Young returned to the city
from Henderson yesterday.
Mr.. r. L. Prempert arrived in the city
Yesterday morning from Washington City.
Mr. o. X. Holding and Mr.. 7. E. Hold
ing. of Wake Forest, were in the city
yesterday.
Prof: VIM. Royal, of the Blind lnsu-
tuition went to Wake Forest yesterday
morning on visit to his parents
Mr. Andrew Joyner. of Greensboro one
of the livest and brightest newspaper
correspondents in the State, is in the
city.
Mr.. C. NJ Busbee returned yesterday
from Charlotte, where he attended the
wedding of his nephew, Mr.. Richard
Busbee.
Mr.. Josephus Daniels, editor of the
News and Observer, left yesterday Tor
Monroe to visit the Western North Car
DINA Conference of the Methodist church.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21
COMEDY-DRAMA.
Popular Company of Popular Prices all Next
Week in Raleigh

The Grahame- Goodwin Company, which
is to appear here all next week at the
Academy of Music at popular prices are
highly spoken of by the press. The
Winston Salem Journal of the 18th says:
Comedy Drama will hold the boards at
the Armory Hall for the coming week
and heralded as the organization is by
fattering notices from previous engage
ments should play to the capacity of the
house during their stay, and Captain
Bessent can be congratulated on his
booking No play will be repeated and
mo speciality performed twice. The spe-
cialties are said to be very strong and
the following from the Augusta Herald
of the 4th inst. speaks for itself:
One of the largest houses of the season
greeted the initial performance of the
Grahame- Goodwin company at the Grand
last night
The play I'm Indiana" gave scope OF
very excellent work on the part OF
Ferdinand Grahame, the leading man.
and Miss Lillian Dean. the leading wo-
man, who were ably seconded by Jack
Goodwin and Miss Flora Nelson.
The audience was especially apprecia-
tive of the specialties. Baby Edna, the
talented child actress who sings ant
dances delightfully."-, was the star OF the
evening.
Other noted specialties were the bucl
dances by Cliff Austin and the musica
sketch by Mr.. Grahame and Miss Dean
which were repeatedly encored.
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w AN TIE DEN G AGEMENTS Z

w A N TIE De N G AGEMENTS BY
Prof. Levin's Orchestra; first-class
music. Can be furnished latest and
most popular music up-to-date for all
occasions; any number of men desired
at reasonable terms. Mr.. w. B. Wright
is no more connected with my orches-
ira. This is the only Professional Or
chestra in Raleigh. Guaranteed full
satisfaction. All engagements will be
attended to promptly. Prof Levin,
Leader and Manager. Office and studio
All w. Hargett ST., P. o. Box 347.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21
TIE WORST FORM.

Multitudes sing the praises OF Kodol
which is making SO many sick people well
and weak people strong by digesting
what they eat, and by Transforming theil
food into pure, rich, blood. Mrs. Cranfill
of Troy, 1. T., writes: For a number
of years 1 was troubled with Indigestion
in the worst form. Finally l was induced
to use Kodol and after four bottles I am
entirely cured.-W. H. King Drug Co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21
One Cent a Word,

NO ADVERTISEMENTS TAKZN FOR
LESS THAN rs CENTS AN INSERTION.
CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER. SPE-
cIAL DISCOUNTS ON LONG CON-
TRACTS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21
THANKSGIVING SALE
Of Linens, Napkins, Towels and Crash, at Prices
You'll Be Glad to Pay.

Our Annual Sale of Thanksgiving Linens begins today
The event will be of extraordinary interest to hotel keepers,
boarding house keepers restaurant and linen users in
general 1t affords chance to repeniSh the linen clos
ct ct considerable saving. The goods are all new fresh
weayeS and every yard guaranteed absolutely perfect 10
make this event doubly interesting will hem all linens
bought from us during this sale absolutely free OF
charge
No matter whether you buy &c. crash Csc. Turkey Red,
Tor ST. Damask there be charge for hemmng and the
work will be done in fauess manner by clever operators
You can clearly the advantage to be gained by buying lib
orally You are assured of money saving what you buy and
relieved of the worry and trouble of hemmng Special val
ues on Table Linens Napkins Doyes, Tray Covers Crash
Towels, Etc. Call early.
'BOYLAu, PEARCE & CO.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21

HARRIS STEAM DYE WORKS WILL
clean and dye your clothing and make
new hats Of your old ones. Second
hand goods bought and sold. East
Hargett street. 13-tf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21

FOR SALE.-ONE CYPHER'S NO. 9,
22O egg Incubator; one Cypher's, No.
3, $50 egg Incubator; one Cypher's S,
style A, outdoor brooder; one
Cypher's, section, sectional brooder,
all in good condition and gully guaran-
teed. f. G. Battle. Durham, n. c.
11-21-3t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21
Trains Leave Raleigh Daily
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to %. M: Fair, warmer Friday.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday
Maximum temperature, g.; minimum
temperature, 46: mean temperature, 81;
rainfall, 0.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21

WANTED.-TO RENT OR BUY A
seven or eight room house, with mod
ern conveniences on North Blount,
North Wilmington, or North Halifax
street. Apply X, News and Observer
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21

BEFORE YOU DECIDE ON THE
present for your friend, see our Fancy
Baskets and Boxes, filled with "ROYS-
TIERS CANDY"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21

WANTED-FIRST CLASS MACHIN-
list and two strong boys to learn the
moulding business. Address, J. H.
Gills Foundry and Machine Shops,
Raleigh, n. c. 11-15-12t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21

FOR SALE.-5OO ACRES OF GOOD
tobacco and cotton land near Garner
and Auburn. For terms, etc, apply
to b. Banks, Garner, N. G.
11-20-4t
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WANTED AT oNCE-GOOD SOBER,
all-round printer for news and job
office. Wages $3.50 per week. Steady
job. None but good printers need APP
ply d. FL. Petree, LAGRANGE, N. z.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21

$4,000 TO LOAN AT SIX PER CENT.
interest on approved collateral Sc
curity Raleigh Savings Bank.
11-15-tf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21

REGISTERED PHARMACIST WANTS
position at once; single. '"Salol,' care
News and Observer.
11-19-e. o. d. IT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21

Cities are full of eminent lawyers,
but there is still plenty Of room in the
pre- eminent class.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21

THE VERDICT OF THE CONSUMERS
of fine Candy, is that "ROYSTER'S So y
is the best.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

The city is seeing a fine supply of tur-
keys for Thanksgiving. Ten cents a
pound was the price yesterday.
A crazy woman created considerable
excitement in Nash Square yesterday. She
was finally taken in charge by friends.
Some of the merchants on Fayette-
Vile street were filling up their erst-
while coal cellars yesterday with wood.
Cadet Carl c. Harrell, of BERTHE, i'll
with peritonitis at the A. and M. Col
lege. was reported slightly better yes
terday.
Work is being done in cleaning UP the
Capitol Square Wagon loads of leaves
were hauled off yesterday and many piles
were burned.
The l.. OBJ. Branch Camp of Confed-
crate Veterans meet this afternoon at
two o'clock at the mayors office in order
to attend the funeral of Mr.. j. r. Bark
ley.
"Jimmie," the valuable setter dog OF
Mr., Perrin BuSDee, WHlCH uioepPV"AO w.
during the State Fair, has been returned
to him by express from town in the
state.
The Seaboard Afr Line has just issued
q splendid little handbook telling about
hunting and fishing along their line OF
road. Tt is a valuable reference book
for hunters and fishers.
Mr.. A. L. Pearsall, who has been with
the Hicks Drug Company, left yesterday
for Pinehurst. where he takes position
in the prescription department at the
hotel. He is an able young druggist.
The funeral of the late Cora Cotton,
colored. mother of DR.. ]. H. Love, OF
the CAPITAL Pharmacy. was held yester-
dav morning, and many friends OF the
deceased were present at Davie Street
Presbyterian church.
Company B, Raleigh Light Infantry
will be inspected by Col. T. H. BAN IN
spector General, tonight at eight O'Clock
sharp. Every member of the company Is
expected to be at the armory by seven
o'clock sharp to make ready for the IN
spection.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21

The Seaboard Afr Line has just issued
a splendid little handbook telling ABOUT
hunting and fishing along their line OF
road Tt is a valuable reference DOCK
for hunters and fishers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21

Mr.. A. L. Pearsall, who has been with
the Hicks Drug Company, left yesterday
for Pinehurst where he takes a position
in the prescription department at the
hotel He is an able young druggist.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21

The funeral of the late Cora Cotton
co,ored mother of DR.. J. H. Love, o
the Capital Pharmacy, was held yester
day morning. and many friends OF TN
deceased were present at Davie stree
Presbyterian church.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21

Jimmie" the valuable setter dog OF
Mr.. Perrin Busbee, which disappeared
during the State Fair, has been returned
to him by express from town in the
State
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21

Some of the merchants on Fayette
Vile street were filling up their erst
while coal cellars yesterday with wood
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21

The city is seeing a fine supply of tu1
keys for Thanksgiving. Ten cents
pound was the price yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21

The l.. OBJ. Branch Camp of Confed
crate Veterans meet this afternoon a
two O'Clock at the mayors office in orde
to attend the funeral of Mr.. ]. r. Bark
ley. a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21

A crazy woman created considerabl
excitement in Nash Square yesterday. Sh
was finally taken in charge by friends.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21
Ready-to Wear Hats.

For the Opening Sales of Fine Mid
Winter Millinery we ordered largely of
the Ready-to-wear of the highest grades
Hats, and they sell in hurry. New lots
and better styles will now be shown at
the same low prices
ID 0 GO Sn QS m ~
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21
Ladies' Wool Waists.

All Wool Flannel Waists-stitched,
hemstitched, tucked and hand en-
broidered, full color line. You'll ma
just what you want
S1,25, $3.50, $500 up.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21
Separate Skirts.

Dress Skirts, dress and walking
lengths in oxford Greys, Blue and
Black Cheviots. Cloth and rough
Snow Flake materials
SITS, $3.50, $500 and $3.50.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21

Work is being done in cleaning UP tn
Capitol Square. Wagon loads of leaves
were hauled off yesterday and many pile
were burned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21

Cadet Carl c. Harrell, of BERTHE. il
with peritonitis at the A. and M. Col
lege, was reported slightly better yes
terday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21
Ready=made Coat Suits.

The styles we show are the latest.
The material and workmanship of the
best: perfect satisfaction in the fit and
best of all, for the same qualities the
prices are always lower than anywhere
else
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-21
Kimonas and SaCques.

japanese Silk Kimonas and Dressing
Sacques in Silk, plain quilted and hand
somely embroidered. They are luxurious.
$3.50, $500 and $4,000.
LADIES' FLANNELETTE WRAP
pers in very attractive patterns, Flounce
on Skirts, Ruffe over shoulder. Yoke
trimmed with plain and fancy braids.
Prices. ..... $1.OO, $1.25, $3.50 up.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-15
RICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG AND
POTOMAC railroad.
Schedule In effect Jun. lIth. 1902



5.49 A. NJ. daily. stops on signal at
occOquan sundays only.
$50 \. NJ. daily. No local stops. All Pul
luau cars. with extra fare.
10. - \. VI. sundays only. stops ON signal
at Brookt. Aqnia. Wide Water. Quautico, Neg
ley and OccuQuan.
1O.4I A NJ. daily. except sunday. stops
Quantico. Cherry Ill., Frcc~tonc. Ncglcy and
DccpQuau
Ia +. NJ daily except sunday. No local
stops.
G.57 +. NJ daily No local stop
1.4S p. M. daily. 40 local stops.
900 l.. VI. daily stops GOA signal az
Brooke. Wide Water and Quantico. stops
on signal at Occoqudu-o sundays only
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
600 A. NJ daily except sunday Richmond
Accommodation. Makes all stops.
6.29 4. NJ. daily. Atlehtic Coast Line
train. Stops at Milford. boswell aud Ash
land. daily. and ON signal az other local
stops on sundays only
l0.4s \. NJ. daily except sunday Makes
12.02 n I'M JaiT ; 4 O. train stops ON
signal at Milford boswell una Ashland
/ > 2G y. 90. daily. southern Railway train.
NJ local stops.
5lS T.. H. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train Stops nj boswell and Ashland.
go +. NJ daily Makes local stops "n
sigual
$50 J.. ii daily Seaboard Air Line train.
stops at boswell and Ashland con signal. All
Pullman Cars. with extra iure
Accommodation train leaves Richmond :
Pm. daily except sunday arrives frederick~ -
'1 &C. cox. Agent.
EFT d. MYERS. President
W D. DIXIE General Manager.
W L. TAYLOR. Traffic Manager.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-15
Was Not His Son.

Rev Henry Houst. OF Elizabeth, \. j,
has n son. a lad OF l. years. who disap-
peared from his home on Nov. p, 1901.
He heard that the boy was in this vicin-
itv and came here Thursday night to
look for him.
About the last of January lad came
here and asked for and secured work at
the bakery OF August Fricke lie re-
manned there a short time when he went
TO "Boscobel. and is now in the employ
Of Mr. G. II. Iurkamp Mr. Houst went
10 "Boscobel" and saw the boy, who il
not his son.
In an interview with a representative
of The FREE Lance Mr. Houst said he
had been continuously looking for his boy
since he disappeared, and in the mean
time had restored three lost boys to their
uarpufs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-15
Another Redlstricting Bill.

COL II. +. Lee. OF Fairfax, has intro
dnced "A bill in the House which provides
that the Congressional districts shall he
reapportioned. BY this bill the First dis
trict will he composed OF the counties oi
Accomnr. northampton, Lancaster, Rich
mond. Northumberland, Westmoreland
Gloucester. Middlesex Mathews, Essex
King and Queen. Caroline, Spottsylyania,
KIM George Stafford. King William. and
the city Of fredericksburg. The Eighth
district will be composed OF the cities ol
Alexandria and Winchester and thecoun-
ties Of I.oudoun, Fairfax, Alexandria,
Prince William, Fauquier, Culpeper
Orange. Louisa. Frederick, Clarke, and
Rappahannock. 1t will be observed that
under this bill the First district will he
enlarged by the addition OF Stafford and
King George counties now lin the Eighth
and King William NOW in the Third
In other respects the district IL I'M
changed The city of Winchester and the
counties OF Frederick, Clarke, aud Kappa
hammock are taken from the Seventh and
added to the Eighth district. and the
city of stanton and the counties OF
Augusta and Highland are added to the
seventh. Hanover county remains IN the
Third district
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-15
RECEIVER FOR KRETOL COMPANY.
Mr.. Ford. Of This City, May BE Connected
With IT,

The affairs Of the kretOl Chcmiral com
pauy are now under the control Of Capt.
II. +. Knox. OF Alexandria. Just whom
he will appoint a. his business manager
or assistant is as yet not known MIR.
". j. Ford. whose home is in Louisville.
Ky. but who has been in Washington
for some time past md whose wife has
prominent family connections ut Fredcr
icksburg. Va, has been MENTIONED Tor
the position MIR Ford has been con
nected with numerous business enter
prises at Cleveland, Ohio, but recently
sold ont his interests in large whole
sale drug business 10 n syndicate lie Is
said to be familiar with the details and
management of business like that Of
the Kretol company. Forseven years he
served as n commissioner Of public works
in Japan Washington Post.
Mr.. Ford is brOtherin law To the
Messrs llurlamp, OF this city, is here
frequently. and is well known 10 our
people
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-15

4 colored lunatc was brought up from
Lancaster on the steamer Essex Thurs
day night by guard Of the Petersburg
ASYLUM. At the depot they were not
allowed to get ON the Pullman train, and
the woman was put in jail until yester-
day morning, when she was taken to
Petersburg
Mr.. Reginald Walker OF Richmond, ad-
dressed the Epworth League OF the
Methodist church here Wednesday night
ON the subject OF Missions. \ large
audience was present, and the address
was an interesting one.
MIR G.. j Dearborn. agent ofthc Adams
Express Company in Fredericksburg. Is
in this city ON short visit 20 his old
home. Alex Gazette.
Miss Hattie Mitchell. Of Richmond
county. iS quite III at the home OF the
Misses Jett, at Port Conway, where she
is visiting.
Dewitt G.. Hopkins has been appointed
postmaster at MassaponaX, Spottsyl'
yania county, to succeed l. T. Williams
resigned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-15
(COmmunicated)
Wants a Police Justice.


70 Tue FREE LANCE:
read yourrecent editorial on ~ Police
Justice" with considerable interest. and
/ write to tell you that in my humble
Judgment. your position in the matter Is
absolutely correct and unassailable.
am one of the largest taxpayers III
this city. and ~ such am very much in
terested in any movement that will assist
in the development OF Fredericksburg.
understand that there will be but lit
tie opposition TO the resolutions offered
or To be offered by Col Cole. There ought
to be none Tor whom will this move for
progress iujure? am personal friend
of both the candidates for Mayor, and !
can't believe that either one of them
would run for an office simply to secure
the loayes and fishes So
/ DO not believe that either Judge Cool
rick or Mayor Willis would raise word
al objection to this proposed election OF
n police Justice Give III "a police Justice,
and let ms become little more "cltyiied.
Respectfully,
Gl1lIFN.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-15
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro J

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)
Wheat. 80 to 81 corn, Ga to
65: meal, $1.35 to $40 per 100
pounds; oats, 30 to 30; fowls dive, I
to 3 : turkeys dive 5 to 10, (dressed) ID
to "a ducks dive g to dressed chickens,
8 to II per pound; lard, 10 to 1l;eggs,
l3 to 13l; butter, 10 to 20; hams, II
to 10; Irish potatoes, 70 to 81; early
rose for seed, $l10 to 81 30; beef, 3 to
81: veal, Az; pork, Gh to 81; ides(green) :,
) to 8; hides dry, Z to 8; baled hay,
SO to S13 per ton.
Wool-Unwashed, 16 to II; washed,
% &c "a.
LIeaf Sumac-6O to 81 cents per hun
dred pounds.
THE GRAIN MARKETS.
The grain markets closed yesterday az
follows:
Chicago-Wheat, Mch 10; May. 75h ;
corn, Mich. COY; May, 6l7,; oats, May 44T;
New York-Southern wheat, 50 10 81
corn, 6S to 90.
Baltimore-Southern wheat, 80 to0f
Southern corn So to sc
Richmond-Wheat.S 50 to 90; cora 6S
to 20; oats, 4S to 80.
Observation-Disclosures - to S3; corn, 81
to 90.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-15
Attempt to Enter the Residence OF Mr. T. B..
WhitehOuse.

An attempt was made To break into
the residence of Mr.. +. b. Whitehouse. ON
lower Main street Thursday night \
drunken negro was seen To approach the
house by Miss Susie Whitehouse and sew
eral ladies' who were visiting there. lie
insisted on entering, but was frightened
off by seeing n young gentleman come
toward the house, and passed him as he
went 10 the door The young gentleman
went into the house, and would have
gone after the negro il the young ladies
had allowed him 10 do 40. Yesterday
morning Officer Hall arrested Isaac Mel
son. "A negro who was suspected of being
the guilty party Nelson was bareheaded
when he was arrested and his hat wac
found in the Whitehouse yard
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-15
For over sixty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over sixty years bymillions
of mothers for their children while teeth
ing. with perfect success. 1t soothes the
child. softens the gums, allays all pains,
cures wind cole, 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. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup." and take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-15
Mrs. Nancy Dempsey Dead.

Mrs. Nancy Dempsey died at the home
of her son, Mr.. Joseph Dempsey, near The
Wilderness. in Spottsylvania, Thursday
of general debility, aged - years. She
was beloved and honored by a large
circle of friends and relatives. Another
son. Mr.. David Dempsey, and several
daughters survive her.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-15
RESOLUTIONS rNORING THE PARE.
Passed BY a Grand Army Post Of New York

meeting of L. ;. Grant Post No.
327. Grand Army Of the Republic, De
partmpnt of New York. held ON the tn
of March. 1902. the following offered 10y
Gen Horatio G.. King, was adopted.
Whereas. :. Grant Post, No. 32a
G.. 4. Il Department OF New York, has
received with great satisfaction and
pleasure the announcement OF the second
passage 10y the Senate Of the bill to ere
ate a National Park embracing the four
great battlefelds Of fredericksburg,
Charlottesville. the Wilderness, and
Spotsylvania. and the favorable report
p upon the bill 10y the military committee
of the House Of Representatives: It de
plores the opposition of a minority oi
the committee. led by two honorable
members who were not in the war, or
not old enough during the great conflict
To appreciate the sentiment which amin
ated those who were active participants
in the struggle. therefore.
Resolved. That this post urgently re-
quest the Speaker Of the House OF Repre-.
sentatives to recognize the advocates OF
this hill aud permit its early considera-
ton 10y the House
Resolved. That the Adiutant forward
to the Hon d. b. Henderson. the Speaker
of the House of Representatives. aud to
Hon J Il Hawley chairman OF the
Senate military committee. each copy
OF this minute.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-15
We Hone the Report is True.

The Chesapeake Western Railroad may
pass Culpeper on its way to deep water:
We understand it is proposed to extend
this road from HarrisOnburg east,
through Thornton Gap. TO deep water
at some point north OF fredericksburg
This new road would mean much Tor
Culpeper. and it is to be hoped we may
soon hear the whistle of the Chesapeake
and Western engine -Culpeper Enter
Drisp