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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
City Council Meeting.

/ The City Council met in it's last session
( for the fiscal year Monday night to re
ceive the report of the light and finance
committee The Mayor and every mem
Der of the Council except Mr.. Gately was
present. Mr.. Cole submitted the finance
report which embraced the report of
Treasurer Knox and Collector of City
Taxes \ L. Rowe. The collections are
the largest i'm the history of the city, and
the report makes "a fine show ing aud will
be published. The total receipts for the
year are So. i37 go. total disburse
ments rs .O2O JG. leaving "A balance in
the Treasurer's hands of 81. Is - The
tax rate for the year il : | il ON the ; | 90
and the special SCI er tax il lOL cents ON
every 500 of real estate. The general tax
IL subject to a discount of > per cent If
paid before October 10Th. but the sewer
tax is subject to no discount. but > per
cent and interest is charged on both after
October 18th, 1902 The bonded in
debtedness of the city is $222. 40
The appropriations for the year on
interest and sinking fund are;
per cent bonds $4,000: > per cent
bonds : 500; ( per cent bridge bonds
81 $50; per cent gas bonds II 80;
per cent sewer bonds 5000 1 per G mt
electric light bonds $500: aims hOus,
- 800; public property $50; street,
81 500; light-gas 1000; light-electric
light $4,000. public schools - 500.
water 81 200; health and police 800.
ire 500; contingencies 81 300; total
S43,4TO.
Capt McCracken of light submitted
his report. The electric plant cost
SIS. 1876 50 The total cost Of running
the plant for the past ten months includ-
ing interest on bonds and everything l.
2ji1.l9 as against 50. 1872 as in 1900
and 1901.
Chairman McCrarken said that the
cost of each OF our lamps was less than
half what is being paid for the SAINT
candle power in other cities and this was
Tue to the fact that our electric plant i,
run 10y water instead OF steam The rv-
port was n good one.
Mr.. Embrey OF Street to whom had beer
referred the application OF the Upper
Rappahannock Telephone 4 Telegraph
Company to enter the city and operate
their ines here reported the application
| favorahly and on motion of MIR Bradley
the Company was granted "A similar fran
chse To the one enjoyed by the K. i. \
/ =. Telephone Company except that all
/ poles erected by the Company shall b.
/ 30 feet high
Col Cole offered n resolution which
was unanimously adopted thanking all
\ those who had assisted in the passage OF
the Mercer Monument bill in the House
and to Senator Daniel for his efforts to
have il passed in the Senate.
Clerk James L. Corbin read "A letter
from Assistant Adjutant General Henry
Sandford stating that the Union Veteran
Legion on investigation had found that
there was no authority TO change the
location of their meeting this year as de-
termined by the last encampment and
that the Legion could not hold its en-
campment here this year as expected.
Clerk Corbin was instructed to express
by letter the regrets Of the Council and
our people that such was the case
The Council on motion of Mr. Bradley
adjourned
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
BURRUSS JONES.
A Beautiful Morning Wedding.

The Baptist church yesterday morning
was filed 10 overlooking with an assem-
blage To witness the mari iage of Miss
Julia Hampton Burruss, ED st daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. W l.. Burru ~, TO Mr. e.
J. Jones a young business man of thin
city. The church had been handsomely
decorated by Convey, the sloi list. aud the
altar was n bower Of palms. Ne. from
behind which sweet music i.Oated from
the organ under the skillinl hands of
Mrs. Mary Quinn Hicks. II was 10 20
before the bridal party inferred the
church. The ushers in full dress suits
Messrs ". l.. Brent, J. b. Jones. G. o.
Burruss. Of this ci y, and Hugh II. Ed
wards. of Fauquier, CT er. 4 first. then
came the bride in "A handsome imported
gown of Mode broa icloth Y 9TH hat and
gloves TO match. carrying h. ide's roses.
with her sister. Miss KObeit t. Il EnrTuss.
who wore an exquisite costum Of white
p int q X prit @ or white , ilk. lovely
hat and carrying pink ear. ations To
the strains Of the wedding march they
proceeded up the aisle to the altar where
the party was met 10y the .'ia and his
best man MIR ID William : and The
marriage impressively sOl mnized by
Rev. DR.. j. : Dill. The newly We, ded
couple went from the ch' Oh to the train
accompanied by the bridal party and
left for a trip North The weddins pres
ents were many and handsoin'.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
Old Man Dead.

Joseph Sims. the Louisa centenarian.
died at his home, near Cuckoo. in Louisa
county. and was buried on Tuesday. The
old man, who lived the life of hermit,
had the boards for his coffin gotten out
several years ago. He placed them under
his bed and slept on them every night
Some time ago a thief carried this timber
off Sims would not replace it. and the
coffin in which he was buried had
to be provided by friend. He left his
property to Bilboar one of the oldest
churches of the Campbellite denomina
ton in Louisa Last Christmas the old
man fell into the FIRE at his home and
was badly burned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
BIG MASONIC MEETING.
KiIIwinning Crosse Lodge Of Bowling Green
Install Officers.

killwinniug-Cross Lodge A. +. and A.
NJ. celebrated 81. Johns Day at Bowling
Green on Tuesday, with public exercises
AS well as lodge work Among the
Masons present were Grand Master
Hiram Oscar kerns, Past Grand Master
Il +. W Duke, Grand Secretary q. W
Caring ton. Grand Instructor Park Jones
L. + Gill. of Petersburg. 5 j. Quinn
Minor Bolts. John bernard, + NJ Young.
Jr J. NJ. W. Green. f. l.. W Green. c W
Jones. G l. Stengle, Geo. w. Wrotep.
Lawrence Perry. of Frederick shurg, and
several gentlemen from Richmond
Judge }. b. Sener, formerly OF Freder-
icksburg was installed as worshipful
Master of kiliwinning- CrosseLodge Alter
the secret session of the lodge was over
the members and visitors fell in line and
headed by Marshals marched to the lawn
in front of the hotel where Judge Duke
delivered a magnificent address on "Nir
ginia Masonry" airrr which refreshments
We're served in abundance 4 beautiful
Il. NJ jewel was presented TO Mai X. O.
l'eatross by killwinning- Crosse Lodge
Mr.. +. NJ. Travis making the presenta-
ton speech.
Many ladies were present and the occa
sion was one of the most enjoyable
affairs 10 the history of Virginia Masonry
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Br

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)
Wheat, 80 to So corn, 63 to
So; meal, $1.35 to $140 per 100
pounds; oats, 80 to 90; fowls Qive), s
to 9; turkeys Qive), to 10 :;
ducks Qive), z to 8; Winter chickens.
10 to IL per pound; Spring chickens,
13 to ii per pound; lard, 10 to 11;eggs,
ii to 14S; butter, 13 to IS hams, j 4
to 16; Irish potatoes, 75 to 81. early
rose for seed. $l.1O to 81 30: beef; 4 to
,; veal, > to &; pork 81 to Z; hides (green)
5 to g; hides dry, Z to 8; baled hay,
so to S13 per ton.
Wool-Unwsshed, 10 to 20; washed,
"a to 20.
Leaf Sumac-60 to 65 cents per hun
dred pounds.
THE GRAIN MARKETS.
The grain markets closed yesterday as
follows:
Chicago-Wheat, July IAN; Sept.-72h;
Dec. 72x; corn, July. 6TN; Sept. COY; Dec
46js; oats, July, 371z.
New York-Southern wheat, Sc to 81;
corn, 6S to 6Sh.
Baltimore-Southern wheat, 20 toS2;
Southern corn, 81 to 6S.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SO to 81; corn "a
to ~, oats, 4S to 30.
exandria-Wheat, "a TO so, corn, 90
to Il.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
RICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG AND
POTOMAC Railroad.
Schedul. Ia effect May 10Th. l9"2
100 .nrruNN ARD


COZ A 81. daily. stops ON signal az
Ssh A. NJ daily. No local Stop=
IO.o5A NJ SunIRySoniy- stops On signal
at ttrookt. Aquin. Wide W alter, Ruauticp, Ma
ruin-co aud Occoguan.
lOll 4 NJ daily. except sunday. stops
ON signal at Brooke. Aqua, Wide Water
Quantlco. cherry hul. Occoquan. Lorton and
i.4S T.. NJ. daily except sunday. Ne local
u T. VI daily stops ON ~isnaiat brooke
and Underwater
- u. M. daily. No local stops.
1901 e. VI. daily. stops ON -ignhlat
Hraoke Wide Water and 0uantco stops
,u .ieunI at Occoquan con- sundays only.
LEAVE -oVruw ANr.
5.sr A. NJ daily except sunday Richmond
Accommodation. Makes all stops.
G.8p 4 VI. daily. Ati-Htic coast Line
trafn. Stops At Milford. boswell aud Ash
hand. daily. aud ON signal nt other local
-totson sunday only.
80 \. VI. daily except sunday. Makes
local stops on signal
I2.oI y u daily - q. trnin stops on
signal nt Milford. Dos well and Ashland
IT, 2G o. ma. daily, southern halfway train
: - A.. II. daily Atlantic Coast Line
tr,in Stop- al boswell md Ashland.
$50 4. VI. daily. Makes local stops On
( ~ T.. II daily Scahoars Air Line train
stops Al Boswell aud Ashland on signal
Accommnl alton train icose- Richmond
= n. dnilv except sunday arrives l. rrdcricAH-
burg q iu T.. 81. ,,..- 49,.
". =. TAYLOR. Traffic MaunScr
~ IL ~ a. General Manager.
a. r. u. MYERS. President.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
Have Your Eyes Examined.

DR. II Mayer. the celebrated oculist OF
the Imperial and ROYAL University OF
Vienna. Austria. is stopping at the FIX
change Hotel. where he examines all de-
fects of the eye. free of charge; DR.. Mayer
gives consultation in six languages.
The Norfolk Nirginian says: DIR. II.
Mayer the oculist. has, during his
twelve months stay in our city. success
fully treated the eyes OF hundreds of ouT
hest people. and his practice is constant
ly increasing"
The Lyncnberg News says: \ large
number of our best citizens are willing
TO testify to DR.. Mayors reputation as
a skillful oculist and worthy of the con
tidhuee of the people.
The Danville Register says: DR. II
Mayer, the specialist, has treated thu
eyes of large number. of our peopli
with gratifying results. and has estab
lished himself firmly in the confidence o
the people of this community.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
Death of Mr. n. j. Mills.

Mr. Henry J Mills. lineman of the
Northern Neck Telephone Company, a
son OF Mr.. j. H. Mills, of this city. died
at his home in Warsaw Tuesday night
aged 4 | years.
His remains were brought here last
night by steamer and were met by the
relatives and n delegation of the Junior
Order OF American Mechanics. The in
terment will be in the City Cemetery here
today ut 10 n m Rev. DR. j. : Dill Of
floating wife aud three children survive
the deceased.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
Notice.

To Ex-Students OF the University OF Vir.
ginia:
Pursuant to adjournment. the annual
meeting OF the Fredericksburg Virginia
Association of the Alumni of the niver-
sity of Virginia will be held at the court
house in fredericksburg at l l O'Clock n.
IN. on July 18th, 1902. All members Of
the Association and all eN--tudents OF
the University from Fredericksburg Car J.
line, Spotsylvania, Stafford end King
George are invited and expected to at
tend. Provision has been made for a
luncheon at the conclusion of the exer-
cises. BY order Of Judge A. W. Wallace,
President b. Il. WILLIS,
Secretary
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
Caroline Horse Show.

The horse show At Chilesburg on the
afternoon Of the 2Sth promises to he n
great success, horses being entered from
all adjoining counties, the towns OF Ash
land aud Bowling Green and from your
city.
One of the judges also comes from your
city. and another from Richmond. Prizes
have been offered by Senator ii. T. Wick
ham. Watkins x Cottrell of Richmond
MIR. William Wallace. of New York, Mr.
c. G. Chewing and Others.
The horse show will begin promptly at
3 d. m and the concert at p. m. The
general admission will be % cents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
ID. A. r. Officers Elected.

The Betty Washington Lewis Chapter
ID. 4. Il. OF this city elected officers Friday
evening They were Mrs John I. Cool
rick, regent; Mrs. IL. NJ. ID. Martin, vice
regent, Mrs. NJ 5. Chancellor. registrar:
Miss Sallie Gravatt, secretary; Mrs. V.
5. +. Doggett, treasurer; Mrs. V. NJ. Elem
ing historian. The election took place
at the ONE of Mrs. John II. Goodrich
who entertained the ladies at tea after
the business session.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
HOME WEDDING.
NichOIson-Harrls.

Miss Jessie Il. Nicholson ard Mr Pres
ton Harris, son OF Mr. J. \. Harris were
quietly married at the h me at the bride E
parents. MIR and Mrs. George Nicholson.
in this city. Monday night in the presence
of a few relatives and intimate f. ends.
Rev. DIR. j. ". kosebro pr, formed the
ceremony after which Mr. aui Mrs Har-
ris left on a bridal tour 10 the Eastern
Shore OF Virginia
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
Card OF Thanks.

We wish to extend to the people OF
fredericksburg and vicinity our most
sincere thanks for the very liberal pat
ronage shown us during our stay in your
city. When we can serve you in the
future command us at No. 23l East
Broad street, Richmond Va.
The Cable Company.
w d. Price ReDresentutive
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
Weekend Tickets. Season 1902.

Commencing Saturday, June 9TH. and
unless otherwise ordered, continuing
until September 9th. inclusive. round
trip tickets will be sold to Richmond
and intermediate stations, Saturdays
only. good to return until the following
Monday, inclusive, at one fare rate.
c. c. Cox Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
A Sad Home

Frank. aged 10 years, another son of
Postmaster Z. ii. Pemberton, at Matthias
Point, King George county, died Monday
night of typhoid fever. This is the second
death in the family in the past ten days.
Three other children and MIR. Pemberton
are still very sick.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26

Connections at Frcdcrick~hurg with r., r.
y A. r. r.. and Wccm- Steamboat Co At
Orange with southern n and Chesapeake n
Onto X. r..
The only line 90 the Chauccllorsville and
Wilderness Nattlehclda-
Eastern STANDARD Time. Only except sun
CAV. ". VI. RICHARDS Zen. manager.
Train so ieaver range tnc 'th Monday
n each month at T. IT.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
Golden RuIe Eneampment Elect Officers.

fredericksburg Chapter Golden Rule
Encampment of this city have elected the
following officers for the year: Il. l..
Wood, c. F.; j. NJ. McCalley, S. W; John
l.. Beck. ii p; b. +. Whitner, j. W;
George Holman, Scribe; O. L. Harris,
Treasurer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
Rev. Crawford Coming.

Rev. c. ii. Crawford. of contempt and
horsewhipping fame, will visit Freder-
icksburg on Sunday, July 18th and de-
liver two addresses, one in the ,Presby
terrain Church in the morning and the
other in the Baptist Church at night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
Residence Burned.

The residence of Mr.. James Dempsey
was burned near Iignum, Culpeper coun-
ty, Monday morning Nothing was
saved except one trunk. No insurance.
The owner is the father of MIR. A. Z.
Dempsey OF this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
New Advertisements.

Attention is called to the following New
Advertisements which appear in this is
sue: Swineford's Arsenic Lithia Water
CO.. of Richmond, Manly b Ramos Co ,
Dealers in Pianos and Organs, Richmond.
Mt. Vernon Hotel, Washington, W. +.
Bradley, House for rent, City.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
Stafford Pension Board.

The pension board of Stafford county
will meet at Stafford C. II Va, on Mon.
day, July Z, 1902. Applicants are re-
quested to have their papers ready by
that time. +. Lucas,
Member of Board.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
WE ARE AFRAID
SOC Blac1i Taffeta

We don't warrant it. but think it's the
best we ever saw for the price Width
10 inches full
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26

I'm insure my lie tomorrow -
That's good
but how do You know there Is going
to he any tomorrow for YOU?
IL is the policy in force to-day that
is going To protect the widows and
orphans oi tomorrow.
Sometlme-hetween two days
Your to-morrow= viii an parS
into yesterdays.
The Mutual Life
Roulett s. COolrick, H9ts
fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-26
SOC B1ac1i Tamcsc

A delightful fabric for summer wear.
Lustrous black. hard finish. cool, light
weight, dust resisting and full 3S inches
wide Same fabric in Cream, Pink, Light
Blne Royal Blue. Tan, Roseda. Elegant
waist stuff for travel and vacation
The Green Forest tribune., 1902-12-27

Look at the date on the tag after your name on this paper.
 Miss Amy Ramsey is home from Ft. Smith Commercial Cclege to spend the holidays.
 The public school was dismissed Fri day for the holidays. It will reopen Monday.
 B. B. Eslinger and wife left Sunday evening for Cedar county, Mo-, on a holiday visit to the home of his father.
 A. R. Warehouse has been guest at the home of his sister, Mrs. c. E. Fore man this week. He has recently re- turned from Old Mexico.
 If you are in love that's your business, but if you get married that's my busi- ness, for I have everything you need to commence keeping house.
 L. V. PORTER. Notwithstanding our date of issue is the 27th, THE TRIBUNE is cut in time this week to get your Christmas gift. We do this in order to give the office helpa holiday.
 On account of the delayed mail Tues day and our going to press Wednesday, Berryville news has to be omitted this week, a fact we regret as it has proven an interesting feature of our paper.
 A wreck of the west bound freight train between Green Forest and Free man caused delay of eight hours in the arrival of the passenger Tuesday. Several cars were derailed and the track was quite badly torn up, but no one was hurt.
 We will furnish THE TRIBUNE and the Practical Fruit Grower to local subscribers both one year for adollar.i The Practical Fruit Grower is pub lished at Springfield, Mo. twice a month and is pre- eminently the best fruit pub lication for this county, as it's special l tH1SSlOn IS to encourage flOFGlculIuto III l Southern Missouri and Northern Ar kansas.
 Alderman Porter has not yet despair ed of building sidewalk to the depot, but he says he has pushed the matter as far as he can until action is taken upon the question by the town council, which body cannot be readily assembled any more, owing to the absence of three of the alderman, Buell. having moved from the incorporation and Phillips and Leach being absent on business. It is expected that a quorum will be secured this week and some important matters considered.
The Green Forest tribune., 1902-12-27
A DAISY TARGET GUN FOR THE ROY.

The lad who desires some fun can get target gun from the Kansas City Journal, as pres ent.
 The name of this gun is '"The Daisy" and it is we'll named. The gun is thirty inches in length from the end of the barrel to the end of the stock. The barrel and breech are furnished in nickel, the stock is made of walnut. In fact, the gun is a beauty through out. This gun breaks in the center and will shoot a bullet or target as straight as bee-ine. Here is a gun that the boy can have fun with.
 Our proposition: Any boy who will get eight new subscrip- tions to the Kansas City Weekly Journal at 25 cents each, making a total of S2.00, and will send us a list of the names together with the money, we will ship to his ad- address, by mail or express, charges prepaid, this handsome target gun. Send money by postoffice order or draft.
 Boys, here is the chance to got the fun of your life. Rustic a Iit-. tie and get this gun as our prop. osition only holds good for sixty days from December 1.
 Address all communications to the Kansas City Journal, Kansas City, Mo.
 Send for sample copies of the Weekly for canvassing.
The Green Forest tribune., 1902-12-27

THE TRIBUNE is yet unable to report anything definite regarding the resump- ton of mineral prospecting by Maj, Drought. The proposition still hangs fire and with prospects rather unfavor- able. While the committee has suc- ceeded Tn securing the number of acres desired. in the options, the location of the land is not altogether satisfactory to the Major. IL was his intention to re- sume drilling in the old hole but as there has not been satisfactory number of renewals of options in that vicinity it will not be done. Maj. Drought is growing impatient and it is pretty cer- tain that 6 decision will be made one way or the other in few days.
 Mrs. Mary Ann Porter, aged 30 years, died at the home of her son-in~law, L 5. Smiley, three miles south of town, on last Saturday night, Dec. 20. Funeral services were held at the Shib- icy home at 7, p. m., Sunday, conducted by Eld. John M. Wells, interment being made at the Owens cemetery at 12 o'clock Monday. Mrs. Porter was the widow of William Porter, who settled on what is now known as the Cole place, adjoining the town incorporation, soon after the civil war, consequently she was one of the best known old timers. She was faithful member of the Christi ian church and was loved and respected by all who knew her. Mrs. Porter was the mother of Mesdames L. s. Shibley, J. E. Reeves, $. E. McNorris and Joseph White and Messrs. William and John Porter, all of whom were present at her funeral, except William Porter, who re- sides in Madison county.
 Eld. c. K. Freeman of Rockwali, Texas, preached at the Baptist church on Wednesday and Thursday nights of last week. At the close of his services he organized Christian church with membership of nine. J. w. Tanning was made deacon and clerk of the or E D. U. w A. Rerrick elders. It is the intention to start movement soon to build church.
 All who are indebted to the Green Forest Mercantile Co.,, please call and settle by the first of the year. If you haven't the money please make us good note. We will take corn, wheat or hogs. In fact, if you want to settle at all we will make way for you. Other wise we will have to sue on all accounts.
 GREEN FOREST MERCANTILE Co.
 Miss Annie Graham, daughter of J. l.. Graham near Zion, Hill, is recovering from a severe attack of typhoid fever. Her brother Ellis has also been quite better.
 We wish to thank our friends and neighbors sincerely for the many kind nesses shown us during the last illness of our beloved mother. We can never forget you. l.. $. SHELBY AND WIFE.
 The Reading Club has posponed it's open meeting entertainment until the evening of Jan. 9, in order to not con- flict with other possible services. See the program in this issue.
 Miss Cuba Callen of Decater, Ark :, has been guest of some of her numer- ous Green Forest friends during the past week.