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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
The Old Time Singing School Great success

The Singing School of Ye Olden Times
given at the Opera House Friday night
was very highly enjoyed by the large au-
dience. Miss Bessie Cbesiev as Dame
Plunkett. and MIR W. Thomas Jones as
squire Bellingham." conducted the class
and the audience was carried back a
great many years by the quaint cos
TUNES and old fashioned airs 'of the
bright pupils. who showed off their re-
spective talents for the benefit of the
Squire. The duet between Miss Alice {;
Cole and Mr. W 4. Smith was especially
attractive, while Mr. Turner. Mr.. Solan
and Capt. Thompson. reflected great
credit on the school by their well trained
voices. Miss kirtley's voice was sweet
and clear in n solo and a very pretty
duet by her and Mrs. koeppen was en-
loyed. Miss Matte Quinn also sane
sweetly. The accompanies were Mrs
Mary Quinn Hicks on the piano and Pro
lessor 4. IL. Bowering on the violin
The solos OF Mr.. Charles W Wright and
Mr. Dodd were very amusing and we'll
rendered, and the singing school was
very much added TO by the advent of the
Old time darkey with his fiddle. Miss
BETTE Cole and Messrs. Sill Quinn and
Preston Harris were also excellent in
their amusing characters others par
ticipating. who cleverly sustained their
parts, were: Misses Maud towering
Kate kishpaugh Matte Tansill. and
Messrs John II. Jones. J. T. Alrich and
slower COvey. Refreshments were served
at the close of the entertainment. and n
large sum was realized
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
THE MELVILLE WOODEN MILLS.
Extensive Improvements Being Made.

The Melville Wooden Co., are making
extensive improvements at the Washing
ton Wooden Mills here A new water
wheel of the latest improved pattern is
being put in. ten new looms are being
added and the front rooms of the build
ing run up another story high. 1t is the
purpose OF the company to employ
of orders booked for the coming season
by this enterprising establishments very
large.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
JAMES II. WILLIAMS KILLED IN A WRECK
Had Been Visiting Here and Was Returning 10
Washington.

Saturday afternoon the mnngled re-
mains Oi James N Williams. formerly of
TINS city, We're found by "A ear clearer IN
the toilet room of one of the nas-an,,, r
coaches which was attached 20 the train
That was wrecked at -Four Mile Rom
near Washington Friday niaht The
body was upright and was crushed be
tween the partitions of the room. Wh,n
lemoNed from the debris of the partition
II was found that the dead mans breast
zone anu RIBS were crushed in The body
was removed 10 the morgue and later
turned over TO the relatives. IL was not
believed that any fatalities had occurred
IN the wreck. The ear containing the
BODY oil Williams was taken to Washing
ton and sidetracked. The coach was
badly damaged, and a car cleaner was
sent 10 remove the wreckage As he tore
away the framework about the side of
the partition, the debris fell into thecar
and the body of Williams with il. IL
was discovered that the body was that
OF James III. Williams, printer. He
had been on n visit to Fredericksburg
ana was returning to Washington. He
married Miss Nettie Dye of this city, who
with one child survives him
Permission was granted Mrs. Williams
to remove the remains to her home. pro
vlded the body Yas not buried until the
virginia authorities have a chance TO in.
yestigate
The remains Were brought here Non-
day on the noon train and funeral ser
vices held at St.George's church, conduct
ed by Rev, W. ID. Smith The interment
was made IN the City Cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
The Mary Washington Hospital to be Enlarged

The ladies OF the Mary Washington
Hospital Association decided yesterday
to have two wings built to the hospital
ard awarded the contract to Mr.. Frank
L. Stearns. The cost will be about 5000
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
F. NJ. TRAVIS WINS.
The Free Lauce Organ Goes to Caroline County

The Free Lauce Organ Goes to Caroline County.
In accordance with previous announce
ment, The FREE LANCE organ contest
closed yesterday at noon. 4 committee
OF representative business men of Freder.
icksburg carefully scanned the many an
swers. Their report follows
fredericksburg, Va, June ,, 1902.
THE FREE LANCE.
fredericksburg. Va,
Gentlemen
We the undersigned. your committee
selected to read the answers to your or
gan contest beg leave to report that we
have this day complied with your wishes
and ind two correct answers as follows.
+. Nj. Travis. New London Caroline Co.
Va, which was received on April 10Th
at 20 a. m. and also W. +. Parish
Lanham. Maryland, which was received
at $40 a m. of the same date. We.
therefore, award the prize, a Chicago
Cottage Organ, to the first named. f. NJ.
Travis, New London, Caroline Co Va
we are
Yours very truly.
A. h. BORIS. SR.,
W. A. BELL.
ii. H. JOHNSTON.
1t was a close race, Mr.. Travis winning
by only 10 minutes. The following
deserve special mention, they having
answered 10 out of the 20 questions cor
rectly:-
5. W. Alrich, Spotsylvania c. H., Va.
Elliott T. Jett, Falmouth Va.
Margaret ii. Gordon, fredericksburg,
Va
Judge John G.. Dew. Richmond Va.
Mrs ID. c. Bowman, Fredericksburg, Va.
J. ii. Blackley, Penola. Va.
The following answers won the prize:
/. Brush; 2, Atlas; 3, Bacon; 4, Chair
ty; ,, Chestnut; 6, Coffee; Z, Consent; 3,
Domino: ., Dun; 10, Dot; II, Frost; II,
Glove; 3D. Index; l 4. Tobacco; Is. Knob:
l6, Peck; II, Pluck; Is. Major; 10, Sum
init; 20, Omega.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
Programme For Confederate Memorial nav.

The procession will form at the Pres
byterian church corner at $50 O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon, June 3, and led hv
the Chief Marshal, Capt. Dan NJ. Lee. will
proceed to the cemetery where the follow
ing exercises will take place, presided
over by MIR. G. W. Shepherd, command
er of Maury Camp, c V:
Opening Prayer-Rev DR.. T. S. Duna.
way. Hymn-"Soldiers of Christ Arise. -
The audience is requested to join in sing.
ing the hymns. Song-by the Freder.
icksburg Glee Club, 1--WE Are Tenting To
Night. Presentation of wreath in mem
DRY of Mr.. Jefferson Davis, made by Miss
Virginia Knox. Hymn. Benediction-
Rev. II. III. Barber. Taps-Mr. f. G.
Hefiin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
Tomorrow

"lll insure my life tomorrow g.
That's good
but how do You know there is going
to he any tomorrow for you?
1t is the policy in force to-day that
is going To protect the widows and
orphans of tomorrow
Sometimc-bctwecn two days
your to-morrows win an pass
into yesterdays.
The Mutual Life
Romlett s. Coolriek, R9ts
fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
POTOMAC, FREDERICKSBURG AND
PIEDMONT RAILROAD.


Connections at Fredericksburg with T., f.
4 +. A. r.. and Wcrmz Steamboat 60. At
Orange with southern u I; and Chesapeake 4
Ohio X. r.
The only line to the Chancellorsville and
Wilderness Hattlcfeid-
Eastern STANDARD Time. Daily except sun
cAy. ". "a. NlCTiA ItnS Gen Manager
Train NO. leaves Strange the fth Monday
n each month at u. NJ.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
Art Reception at Fredericksburg coIIeV.

The Art Class will give a reception at
the College Tuesday, June Sd, at s o. m.
Their work for the year will be exhibited.
The public cordially invited. This recep-
tion is changed from Thursday evening
to Tuesday, I'd. The Dramatic Associa
ton will give their entertainment Thurs
day, 9TH, at 8 p. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
Library Hours.

The Library will open in the morning
during the summer months between the
hours OF 10 and II on Tuesdays and
Fridays, instead OF Tuesdays and Sat
urdays as heretofore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03

More than three times as many OF the
Mccormick Machines sold in Spotsylva
mia, Caroline. King George and Stafford
counties than of other machines. Simply
ask your neighbor who is using a Me
Cormick his opinion as to good work,
strength, durability. easy running and
its general advantages over all other
machines, and you will decide in favor of
the Mccormick.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03

mowers ana The the Of The reltm,
Throughout" Inc longest he the Snothet andhg
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-03
s. C. HEELIN,

&C HITS CT and BUILDER
will furnish plans and specifications
and take contracts for all kinds of
building work. All work guaranteed
to be satisfactory. A sample of my
work is the Enterprise Building. Cor
respondence solicited.
The oasis., 1902-05-31
Saturday. May 3I, 1902.
indictment Sustained.

A special telegram from Florence appearing in the Phoenix Democrat Sunday last, conveyed the follow ing:
 ''Charles w. Pugh, of Phoenix editor ot the Stockman, who ha. been in Florence the past week, on trial for defrauding the United States while officiating as census enumerator of stock in California, Arizona and Utah, was today con victed as charged in the indictment.
 Judge o. T. Rouse, of Tucson, was attorney for MT. Pugh, and made vigorous plea for his client, but the testimony was too strong and the United States jury found him guilty.
 Judge Rouse gave notice of ap- peal to the supreme court of the territory, and will file a bond in accordance herewith.
 "There are four other indict- ments similar in character to the one on which he was convicted. still against him. The charges are that he filled out. false expense vouchers while acting as enumer- ator. The penalty is two years in the penitentiary or a fine of from $1 ,000 to 5000. There are some ten additional indictments against Plgh in Arizona, California, Utah and Nevada, and it is said that all will be pressed by the govern ment."
 THE OASIS had hoped that upon trial MT. Pugh would clear himself, and it can now express it's regret only at his having laid himself open to the charge of which he now stands convicted. It would seem that, like so many in public office, his main idea in seek ing the position can be best de- scribed by the slang but expressive term "graft."
The oasis., 1902-05-31
q New Railway.

Monday morning THE OASIS edi- tor met at Benson Mir w. c. Greene, president of the Cananea Consolid- ated Copper Company and the Yaqui Copper Company, en route to La Cananea, and was authorized by that gentleman to make public the information that concessions are being secured for construction of the Cananea Mexican < Pacific Railway, and that work upon ex- tension of the road from La Cana nea will begin as soon as the concession can be perfected and the necessary surveys can be made
 Mr. Greene said that as yet he was not prepared to definitely say what will be the route followed, but he thought it would be from La Cananea to Bacoache; thence to Moctezuma, and down the Mocte- zuma river to the Yaqui river, passing Campo Santo Nino (Yaqui Copper Company and the Barran- ca coal field; thence to Alamos and on down to one of the harbors on the gulf coast in the State of Sina- loa.
 The route thus outlined will open to the outside world one of the rich est regions in the Republic of Mex. ico, and will aid vastly in the development of a tremendous and almost virgin region.
The oasis., 1902-05-31
Nogaies Church Directory.

ST. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Rev. \. Elliott, Rector.-Services in Athletic Hall on Terrace Avenue, first and third Sundays in each month, at II o'clock a, m. and 7:30 p. m. Sabbath school every Sunday at 10 o'clock q. m.
 TRINITY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Rev. w. Robert Reud, Pastor. edi- flee on Terrace Avenue, between Craw- ford and Elm streets. Services every Sabbath at Il o'clock q. m., and 7 80 o'clock D. m Sabbath school at 10 a. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
 METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SoUTH, Rev. Arthur Marston, Pastor.-E Edifice on Sonoita Avenue between Crawford and International streets, near Sanita- rum. Services every Sunday at II o'clock a. m. and 30 p. m. Sabbath school at 10 a. m Prayer meeting We'd nesday evening at 7 80.
 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Rev. Father w. Meurer, Pastor.-Church edifice in the Noon Addition near Public School building. First mass at a. m. Second mass at a. m. Sunday School at p. m. and evening service at : p. m.
The oasis., 1902-05-31
A Double Wedding.

\ very interesting event occurred at the home of Mir. and Mrs Tit comb Wednesday evening. The guests were all gathered in the dining room, and at just half past eight Mrs. Lewis started the we'd ding march, "The Warmest Baby in the Bunch" and immediately the rector Miss Mary Titcomb) followed by the grooms Miss Kate Christ and Miss Florence Scott), with their best men { Miss Jesse Bohall and Mrs. A. Wood). From the other entrance there came the brides (the Misses Novion), pre- ceeded by the ring-bearers (Kath- crime Lewis and Josephine Tit comb and followed by the brides maids and matron of honor Miss Florence Cowan, Miss Carmelita Marstella and Mrs. Titcomb. The was then solemnized in the name of Venus, Mercury and Mars. St. Valentine was then ap- pealed to in prayer, after which the happy girls were pronounced men and wives.
 Flash light photographs were then taken, musical program and followed, and the party broke up, all declaring it is possible to have a good tune with mary man."
The oasis., 1902-05-31
Mill For Sale.

A new, fve-stamp mill, never been used, from one of the best makes of Chicago, Ills, for sale at Agiabampo, Sinaloa, Mex; com plete in every description; at very low price. For information call on MT. E. von Borstel, Sonora Rail way depot, Guaymas, Sonora, Mex.
The oasis., 1902-05-31
Stand Like a Stone Wall.

Between your children and the tortures of itching and burning eczema, scaldhead or other skin diseases. How? Why, by using Bucklen's Arnica Salve earth's greatest healer. Quickest cure for ulcers, fever sores, salt rheum, cuts, burns and bruiser. Infallible for piles. 25c at all drug stores.
The oasis., 1902-05-31
Ladies Write

For beautiful Spring and Summer Catalogue. We save you money on the finest Shoes, Hosiery, Under wear, etc. Goods delivered free.
 WHITE 6 DAVIS, Pueblo. Colo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-06
WOMEN AND JEWELS.

Jewels, candy. flowers. man-that is
the order of a woman's preferences.
Jewels form a magnet Of mighty pow
er to the average woman. Even that
greatest of all jewels, health, is often
ruined in the strenuous effort to make
or save the money to purchase them.
If a woman will risk her health to get
a coveted gem, then let her fortify
herself against the insiduous conse-
quences of coughs, colds and bron-
chial affections by the regular use Of
DR.. Boschee's German Syrup It will
promptly arrest consumption in its
early stages and heal the affected
lungs and bronchial tubes and drive
the dread disease from the system. It
is not cure-all but it is certain
cure for coughs, colds and all bron-
ehial troubles. You can get Dr. G. G.
Green's reliable remedies at !. A.
Coles, Get Green's Special Almanac.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-06
He looked - In astontshment.
En-,l Il tic Gernsinn.

a nan was enee given Il Lai..zse elo- to
take care Of BY friend who vas go
ing abroad. Gat tie d5- annoyed H=ra
by always sitting in his best arm
chair.
one day a splendid i51ea struck him.
He came into he ro2.4 a4I foga.l the
dog in his usual seat, 50 he Wa!ked up
to the window and called:
cats, Cats
Up jumped tie dog AMI rushed TO
the window, while the man Went and
sat In his chair
A few days later the dog waIled ito
the room white his master was sitting
in his armchair Going gp % the vim
dow. he barked loudly.
The man got UP to see what vas the
matter, and the dog rushed aal Sc
cured the chat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-06
Ruling SerX ants. 1850.

Nan Newton, Tor breaking Il Teapot
In PhiIlAs Chamber = Sd
Richard Knight 70" Pride and Slight
ing, IS. Cd
VIM. Hetuerington, for not being
ready to 90 to Church three Sundays,
los.
Tho BirdaI for being at Nuncaton
from morning to night, IS.
Cook, dead drunk. lbs.
Anne Adams, to be WasAmaid at
Lady Day. She went away the 29th
Of June for being wantoa and careless.
She lost five pairs Of sheets and five
pillowbeers, for which my wife made
her pay f1.-"Diary of Sir Richard
NeNdi igate"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-06
A Monster Vessel Of Ollcn Times


Pto!emnus phiIopater. oae Of the an
cient kings Of Egypt IS said to have
built a vessel +2o feet long, 56 feet
broad, - feet high FROM the. keel to the
top Of the prov and ~ feet to the
top Of the poop. She had four helms Of
60 feet her largast oGtS We're % feet
long, with leaden handles 50 as to be
more easily worked She had two
prows, two sternS and seven ro~tra or
beaks. On 10th Poop anal Prov she
had figures Of ,4r: and animals that
We're fully j. fact A5-A. She had LOCO
rowers, 400 cabin boys Or servants,
2s20 marines - 10 duty on deck, be-
sides bein- provided with immense
stores Of arms and PROVISIONS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-06
Velocity of McteOriteS.

The singular fact has been demon
strated that while the most rapid We
locity of cannon balls scarcely ever
attains a speed of GOO meters a second :
about 100 miles per our@meteorites
are known to permcate the air with a
velocity of 10000 or even Go.OOo meters
per second. This unthinkable speed
instantly raises the temperature of the
air to 1000 or 6.OOo degrees centigrade
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-06
Great Industrial Discoveries.

1t IS not the boy who IS surrounded
b. the best implements a2.l tools that
ingenuity can maautactfira INT an Eli
Whitney making 4 cotton gin IN 4 eel
lar in the south with the simplest tools
or CGnarI whiting the model Of I
ship with 4 iaekknife that makes great
Industrial discoveries Success.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-06
Acun. Old Wen

\ writer in The CornaiII declares
that in the e4rIF part Of last century
d Elan Els d man 1t twenty or So, j
rlidGIe aged man ar thirty and Old at
fifty At the present time be is a 10y
Up u about tLirry-iva, a young man up
t. ttty and is hardly regarded as Old
until he has exceeded D2yid's maxi
mum Of life by SIX CT seven years"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-06
Each In Els Own Field.

papa-See that spider, nly boy, spin
rinc lis web. Is it not wonderful: Do
you reflect that. try as he may, no man
could spin that Web:
Jol4.tl.y-N.Aat Of It: See me spin
this top. 30 YOU reflect, try as he may.
To spider could spin this top:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-06
Her Career,

She You know Clara was ambitious
10 have i career.
Mamma And matrimony interferes
with career?
She-Yes; but she made up her mind
that she 4 esa't want any career that
n4acrimony iuterferes witA.-Puck.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-06
Volcano Cooking.

The 3f4oris of New Zealand cook
their potatoes and other vegetables in
volcanic heat There are few vol
canoes in New Zealand, and some Of
the Maoris Iive up in the mountains
near them. They make the volcanoes
10 several useful things for them, but
tie queerest is the cooking
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-06
A Dangerous Case.

One q the mana GERS Of Il hospital
asked an irish nurse which he consid-
cred the most dangerous Of the many
cases then IN the hospital
That. sur, said Patrick as he point
ed to case OF surgical Instruments
lying on tie table.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-06
PILES! PILES! PILES!

DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
is prepared to cure Piles and DOES
1T in short order Easy to apply.
Every box guaranteed, soc and $1OO
All druggists or by mail.
WILLIAMS MFG CO.. OLEVE-
LAND, OHIO
Wholesale and retail by W. L. De-
woody & 90.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-06
That Apple.

A correspondent sends us a little
story of his infant son. His mother
was telling Tommy about the apple
and the garden of Eden. when the
child, who resided in the country and
had Il lively recollection of windfalls.
remarked. But, mummy, it would not
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-06
jest Like q Woman.

The coffee was weak, the toast burnt
to cinder and the ham as hard as
leather or at least he said SO. His
wife's long patience gave way.
John Henry" said she, I've tried
faithfully to cook for you for twelve
long years. No one in the town has
better cooked food, Yet YOU are always
finding fault Why can't YOU praise
me once in awhile. II like to know
that"
He looked pp IN astoalshaent.
Well. If goH ain.t the most unreal
sonable WoL.an e9er n W Le eiaeu-
lated. eWhy, nanny and many is the
time I've SAT down = meal and never
said a word about it. .sr5sAedy would
know there wasn't any fault to be
found er Il 9a' found i. and yet YOU
want better compliment than that,
That's Just Ike . WoMan-she can't
tell d compliment when she GETS oue.''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-06
NEW ORLEANS MARDI l9AS.

On February I. 6. :. and II. on
account CT Mar:Ei Gras carnival. IT,
Cotton Belt route will sell tickets to
New Dreams and return at the rate Of
one fare plus 81, for the round trip,
via Memphis Or Shreveport, tickets
limited to February Is for return; but
an extension until February % can
be had by depositing ticket with joint
agent at New Orleans
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-06
tIDpeies& fasa.

Ninks-Jtnks never sees the point OF
q joke
I5s,..-a1ks-,,o; be is Usually tue b1rr o.
lt.-NeW Iork Herald
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-06

have mattered so much, would it, II
she had picked one off the ground p
London Life
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-06

This company does not insure lie or 9foOs,.v NM
safe and profitable investment al Na0 car saw !
1t has the same source Of revenue for payment and
company has 1t mas death losses l. ez2asse -sn !
of life insurance. Its field unmited-aga sey 117
considered. Dues payable nlonthIy Wi-htn The ras
and enjoy during life what you saTe \ plan erbnru
between all classes Write for prospectus
....Aetive and Reliable Agents Wanted Everg.asr J
vited. Investigation invited information cae.1It
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-06

The family altar is the heart OF the
home and determines its health.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-28
A BIT OF HISTORY.
Regard the Early History of Maple
ton. r

The Mapleton Enterprise gives the
following interesting "Reminiscences of
the early days in that locality. written
by resident of the town Of Sterling
over the signature of Rambler. He
says:
Speaking about the cold weather
puts US in mind of the winter of 1856
81. Ask any of the old settlers who
wintered in this section Of the coun-
try on that particular winter, and they
will tell you that this was with out
doubt the coolest winter ever known
to the inhabitants of this country.
Snow fell the latter part of Novem
Der and laid on the ground until the
next May, the weather was extremely
cold and snow very deep with crust,
hard enough to hold up team most
anywhere. There were very few set
tiers in this part of the country at
that time, and all lived along the
Maple river or on Lura lake. No one
lived on the prairie at that time.
The nearest postoffice was Mankato,
% miles away. The settlers received
their mail but once during that long
dreary winter, and that was sometime
in the latter part of January when
Mr.. Wilde made the trip to Mankato
on foot. 1 have heard Mr.. Wild tell
of this trip on different occasions. He
says it took him four days TO make the
round trip. On the first day out it
was 40 below zero, on the second AZ
below.
At that time, 46 years ago, the letters
were Joseph Dobie and Robert Taylor
and families living on Lura lake. VIM.
Wilde, James Cornell, James Morris,
Barney Simmons, Mr.. Highland, VIM.
Russell and families and the late John
G.. Morris, all living along the Maple
river, and old uncle Price who lived
on the Henry Lewis farm. There was
a good deal of excitement among
these early settlers when along in
March word was received that the In
dams had taken the warpath and COM
menced their depredations at Spirit
lake. The report proved too true,
and the settlers were compelled to
take active steps for their own pro-
lection.