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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
8sptists are CeIehratIna

The Baptists Of AlexaDd ria are celehrat
ing the centennial Of the organization oil
their church by observances which will
occupy all the evenings this week. Mon.
day night Rev. DIR. W. f Hatcher preach.
ed and Judge G +. Nicol. OF Manassas
delivered an address. Baptist meetings
have been held in that church since 1895:
the formal church organization did NOT
take place until April -, 1903.
The sermon Tuesday evening" was de-
livered by Rev. o f. Hippo, OF PhiIadel.
phia, a former pastor. He was followed
by Rev. DR.. X II. Pitt. ofRichmond who
delivered an address Others on the
programme were Rev l. b Lake. d. ID
invocation; Rev. T. & Dunaway. read.
ing OF Scripture; Rev. +. Hez- Sven
prayer, and Rev. A. W. Graves, historical
sketch OF the societies
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
Shook His Fists in Governor'sF.e.

While Gov. Montague was at the Wes,
Virginia launching banquet Saturday h.
received notes signed by II Richmond
citizens, saying that the train on which
tney came was detained on account OF
his ear being attached thereto The com
mander OF the German cruiser GazeIIa
was then in the midst of his speech. and
Gov. Montague could not leave for fear
OF appearing discourteous. When he
got away the detained citizens had
grown more restless, and one of them a
man OF considerable prominence. rushed
up to the Governor, shaking both fists in
his face, aud declared il was a shame
and an insult to have thus treated the
several hundred Richmonders
The Governor kept cool. but Col Geo
I. Cabell, his chief Of staff, grew angry
aad epithets few thick and fast Other
stan members and members OF the legis-
iature entered into the excited discussion
with the citizens behind MIR. Hard wicke
and only the GOODNESS aud command of
Gov Montague prevented disgraceful
row
The Governor knew nothing OF the ar.
rangement by which the citizens were de-
tanned on his account. When this was
Understood MIR. Harkwicke apologized,
ana peace was restored
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
The Education Conference

Robert C. Ogden's special party foyer
100 prominent educators and pbilan.
thropists from the North arrived at Rich.
mond Tuesday night for the conference
Tor education in the South which began
wednesday and will continue until Sat
urday. The Indications are that the con
vention will be large and interesting
The Northerners will be joiued by many
OF the leading educators in the South.
Mr. Odgen expressed warm commenda.
tion OF ex-President Cleveiand's recent
speech on the education OF the negro. say
log he thought il embodied the views y,
those, North and South. who are most
genuinely concerned in the Negroes wei
ARE
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
May Undertake to Raise Fund to In, =
prove University HOSPITAL

1t is said on the authority OF a friend
of Judge james b. Sener, president of the
General Alumni Associa ton of the } mi.
versity OF Virginia, that he proposes to
undertake TO build two wings to the
hospital oil the university. This friend
quotes the Judge as saying that il he
should be chosen to head tie association
another time, he would undertake the
work and see that it was carried through
IL It was thought by the proper authori,
Ties that such an extension is needed.
Judge Sener is a man of means and il
Is thought that If the authorities think
the extension is needed he will undertake
to raise a fund for the purpose, and the
part lacking after his efforts are exhaust
ed will be supplied by himself.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
SP0TSylv4vlA.
Mr. Robinson and Miss Wilson Mar
risd-Other Notes Personals, Etc
SPotsylvania. Va April >

Spotsy lyania. Va. April u. 1908
The Board of SuperVi=arS met here last
We Tuesday aud allowed number II
claims.
Frank Jack son - negro youth. recently
borrowed a bicycle from Mr.. J. h Ne.
Whirt. OF Summit. and sold it. Whco
the constable went e. arrest him hefouuI
that Jackson had taken the money and
gone tn Pennsylvania
Mr.. John kObinsnn and Miss Ida &
wilson. daughter of MIR. Is ". Wilson
near Post OaN. were unit II in matrimnnv
~ the home Of the bride SUNDAY morn
ing 10y Rev T. L. Hawkins The bride
aud groom then attended church at Ii. -
brOn. Mr.. Robinson is a prospsrou ,
farmer. and the young couple will make
their future home in this county
Mr- John Chiffon SAYS he has gotten
Dob eggs from - hens since the fret of
January and up II the fifteenth ~ this
month IL pays To keep such fowls
Major and Mir. Alexander Qlail have
returned from an extended bridal tone
North and are now il our village. wher,,
taey VIII reside at present. We welcome
Maj Quail in our miist. rs he isa worthy
gentleman aud citizen We hespesk for
MN ana his accomplished bride pros
porous and happy life
Mr.. James TURNKEY was At the Clerl =
Office Saturday
Mr.. II. {. Nelson. of Richmond. was ia
our village Friday night and SATURDAY.
IN business
The two saloons in the county will
have TO close on he night ofthe thirt:e,h
Ss the liscense expires and local option
will prevail
Rev. ) W Heckms1 preached at shady
Grove and rarker SUNDAY.
Key. MIR. Coleman preached at the Epi.-
copal church here SUNDAY
The Holiness prayer meetings here cor.
tinne ia grow in interest
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
VIRGINIA NEWS

a pension hos been issued at Washing-
ton 10 william Henry Bryant. Maple
Grove, $.
Prof George J. Ramsey has resigned
as president OF King College, a Presby-
1erian institGtion, at Bristol.
Rev. g. w. Hurt. Of Accoma-. has &C.
eepted charge OF the Stevensburg. Brandy
Lgnum and Batna Baptist churches.
The good roads mass meeting at Tan
p''hannocS Monday was largely attended
and resolutions were offered and plans for
better roads adopted.
Oscar Nest, colored, the ten-year. old
son OF Granville Nest, of Orange. was
killed by train of the Southern road
near Burkes station. Monday.
Mr.. James p. Wager has issued cards
Tor the marriage OF his daughter. Miss
latte Wager 20 William G. Little. The
ceremony will he solemDized in the NJ. f
Church at Brandy Wednesday evening
April 20. 1903, at five O'clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
HARRY l.. NERRICK.

Merrick. the renowned paragnpher
Oithe Washington Post. Is dead. aud
we will miss him. The Post lost bv
his death writer whose sparkling wi-
has done a good deal TO make that
paper what it Is His loss. however.
will be felt By all the press. His Wit
and humor was without malice or
venom, but strikingly pungent and
very attractive. He was the patron
OF that art in the field OF journalism
lie died in the very meridian of life.
with great possibilities before him
He died without enemies and with
friends by the score to mourn his I'M
timely end. 1t is sad that one 50
bright, enjoying a lie so beautiful.
should be required 20 cross the river.
We can only say that We shall miss
him, and pray that the God of the
world will guide and govern those
OF his household who are sadly berelt
by his death.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23

There can be no denying th- net
that the weather for the last two ,r
three months has had most de-
pressing effect upon business. while
at times the condition of the roufs
has been such as TO practically cut
on communication with the country.
but there Is reason To suppose that
good weather and good roads will le
had in short time now and orr
business men should exert every eff
fort TO make the volume of trade
larger than il has ever been before
Necan 10y active efforts. in3ividnallv
and through the medium of the Bust
ness Mems Association. accomnlisb
this work and make mp in part f.r
any loss which may have occurred
during the year. The river trade has
been a saving factor during these
months-thaDks TO efficient steam
boat service. and 10y proper effort IL
can be doubled or even trehled d,,-
ing the summer and fan. We must
exert ourselves to attract 20 Fred
icksburg every possible bit of trade.
and in such effort We must all unite
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
DEATHS

Randall Kirk, an aged citizen OF
Machodoc Greek, Westmoreland county
died Tuesday.
Mrs. James William Rnfiner. died Sun
day near opal, Fauquier county, after a
long Illness. She leaves a husband. two
sons and two daughters
q. W. c. Talent died at his home in
Richmond county a few days ago. He
was Confederate soldier. and was one
OF the Oldest citizens in the county
John ". Parkinson, So years old. died
Monday at the home OF his son-in-la W.
Mr.. d. p. Wood. in Fauquier county. He
had been in failing health for several
years.
{. {. Jones fell dead on the central
square of Leesburg Saturday from heart
failure. He was 30 years old He mar
ried Miss Jennie Meyers, daughter OF fhs
late Samuel Meyers, who, with four chill.
dren, survive him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
THE POSTAL INVESTIGATION
Postmaster General Speaks OF At
te~ots to Interfere


Wal -u- IN. April . Postmaster
General Payne. in discussing reports
OF attempts 10 interfere with the in
vestieation OF affairs OF the postoHice
department said that there had been
only one member OF either house Of
congress who had shown TO him any
particular interest in the investiga-
ZION 7 his was a senator whom he did
not name. and who had asked that he
be given an opportunity 10 be heard
by the postmaster general il anything
were done IN the case ol a person at
the postofice department in whom he
was Interested
Mr. Payne said that there was a great
deal Of eNagseration in some of the re-
ports regarding The investigation. and
that the fuurth assistant postmaster
general was making "a very careful in
vestisation along business lines. He
said that there We're no further devel-
opmentS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
THE COMING CAMPAIGN.
Many Legislators Will he Candidate .
For Re- Election THIS Fall

From what can be learned, many OF
the members of the present Legislature
will try for reelection The fact that the
present judiciary system becomes a dead
letter early next year will, it is said,
bring agreat many of the present county
judges into the legislative contests this
fall, and "a number of them will likely
win
While the members to be chosen this
fall will not participate directly in the
United States Senatorial contest of 905,
it is expected that the battle will be con
Quoted on the old factional lines TO a
large extent, and there will be another
trial of strength between Senator Mar
tins friends and those of Gov. Montague
The votes OF members on the Campbell
case and the Mann liquor bill are also
expected to cut some figure in the fight,
and when the campaign opens in earnest.
it is thought that explanations will be
in order in some quarters The campaign
promises to be very lively one in many
respects.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
tsMy Sons"

said 4 great business man, "are my
partners and they need all the
strength and courage | can give
them. and he forthwith paid for a
Si.ooo.ooo policy in The Mutual
Lite Insurance Company of New
\ OK Not without the most care.
tui investigation, however. extend
ING over sly months. He MAS con-
WINGED bY lust such facts rs led the
PRESIDENT OF a National Bank in
New York To make the curious and
>hrcwd provision in his will, which
is contained in ~ Bankers Will. "
Write Tor it and also for the
account of the $1,000 600 policy,
" The Largest ANNUAL Premiums.
Tins Company ranAs
fulf la Asset.
ftf,f-iu Amount Paid Pol'cv-hoiders
ffsst-iu Age
IuE Mutual LIE Insurance
COMPANY oF NrW YORK,
RICHARD \ MoCuNpY, President.
Frank W. Adams. Manager for Virginia
richmond. Va: Rowlett 4 Goodrich
Agents. tredericksbu Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
w allace & Company,
e2e and OPS Main St. Fredericksburg Va

ITO EDWARD r. GRANT. Trustee. OF the
u State of New Jersey. appointed under a
certain mortgage or deed of trust by the
Rappahannock Gold Mining Company, n cor
poration duly organized and existing under
che laws of the state of New York, which
said deed was dated December LIST, 1SSS.
and was duly recorded In the Office of she
Clerk of stafford County Court. IN the State
of Nirginie. in Liner 3. pase 500
J ohm A. Macpherson. the President OF said
Company, and William ii Hoffman are the only
persons in interest there are no unknown
parties In interest
WlTNESSETH. Tai Motto that L. the
undersigned. shall NOV the County Court OF
stafford county, Virgi ala, as its May term
DOB 10 substitute ard appoint Henry e.
chesley, OF stafford county, Va, as trustee
ia said deed OF trust hereinbef re referred to
In the room and stead of Ed ward X Grant
trustee, with ali the power and authority to
at as Is set forth In the deed OF trust afore-
SAID, said Edward Il. Grant being IA non
resident OF the State OF Virginia
APPS w4w DAVID NJ. MACPHERSON
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
Mechanics Meet at Lynehburs

The State council Of that section of the
Junior Order United American Mechanic
loyal TO the National Council began their
annual session in Lynchburg Tuesday
Deing called to order by State Councillor
j &Ines X. Mansfield, of Alexandria
me place OF the next meeting il Rich
mOnd
a resolution was adopted recommend
ing that each subordinate council il rec.
commended to subscribe such amount "a
IL ieit able toward the fraternal building
az the forthcoming Worlds Fair at ST
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23

The new Viceroy ofChina is inaugu-
rating energetic measures to Dnt
down the Boxers uprising in that
country. He is one OF those in au-
thority who stood up boldly against
them three years ago, and if he had
been properly supported by the Gov
eminent they would have been put
down, and many lives and much
property would have been saved.
There should be no parleying with.
such violators of law and order.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
,ery seems to Amoviug for

Surgery seems to -moving for
ward with rapid pace and wonderful
feats are being accomplished bv skill
lux men with improved surgical inn
plements. The latest triumphs come
from New York and were achieved hv
Prof Mikullicz, of the University az
Breslau. lie was operating at Belle
vue Hospital at the request of the
Cornell University Medical College
There were three operations. each
one OF which was apparently success
ful, and gave the Professor the ap-
plause OF the members of the PROBES.
sion who were present.
His first operation was the Boss;p;
operation for rupture. 1t served TO
illustrate the rapidity with which
Professor Mikullicz works.
The next operation was both diff.
cult aud unusual The patient. a
man more than 6O years old. had ~
structure of the throat. so arsrava-
ted that he could not take nourisb-
ment through his mouth and he was
starving to death An incision vas
made in the abdominal wall ana ,
tube was inserted directly iato tha
stomach. This was done in abon,
twenty minutes. When the su-oso,
finished he administered a gIoss nj
whiskey through The tube
The third operation was q 5o,.-s--
our ore and the success or faiIn7,s H.
pended largely upon. the skillaud
rapld'ty win which the SURGEON
worked From woman he removed
an abdominal tumor weighing more
than twenty pounds Il was neces-
sary to make an incision mon, than
ten inches long in the abdomen. and
the great danger was in the loss of
blood. The result must be IN doubt .
for twenty-four hours.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
AERoNAUT's FEARFUL FALL
Plunged From Parachute In View Of
Thousands of Spectators.

'nouSSnos OF Spectators.
Houston. Tex. April Professor
Leroy Fewer. an aeronaut. met with a
serious accident before thousands OF
spectators here. Professor Fewer
made successful ascension of 5000
feet and cut loose with his parachute
in good trim. While attempting To
shift the course OF the parachute on
It's downward fight one of the ropes
snapped. almost reversing il and caus.
ing the balloOnist to lose his hold
when within $50 feet OF the ground.
and the man fell. turning over and over
In the descent He struck in a soft
slough which he had been trying to
steer clear OF. and this alone prevented
instant death. One arm was broken in
TWO places. two ribs and his nose were
broken. and there are believed to he
internal injuries. The man still is
alive AID physicians believe he has a
chance for recovery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
Cousin of Gen. Robert {. Lee Passed
Away in indiana

Mrs. Susan Lee Harrell, cousin OF
Gen. Robert +. Lee. is dead in Greencas-
tie, Ind. Had she lived until the 25th OF
next month she would have been ninety
seven years of age. She was born iD
North Carolina. and moved with her
parents to Tennessee. where she was m ar
ried to Elijah Smith Harrell at the age OF
twenty two years. For the last sixteen
years she had been an invalid She wac
a noble, Christian woman. She retained
her faculties to the last, and during the
year read the Bible through twice.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
IaCeS and
EmbrOideries.

We are showing inc of Waist and
shirt Ornaments. applique elects.
separable, medallion aud all over ef.
fects, all choice new styles, at half
prices offered elsewhere.
Wish we bad FIVE times this space TO
yet you know of the values we are OF.
ie'ing al through our large and varied
stock
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
Because of the Help" Question.

Were it possible an mpah, with our
ide's and moit, employees unqueon are 10
such rnigings could exist
But what merchant has
by the undesirable the
'en'ivene and Otm the nvi evde
ter isn't it almost
sons.
We do not wish upon or LOYALTY
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23

Some OF the enemies of GOV. Stone
aFeendeavorlng to knock him out as "a
Democratic Presidential possibility
O" account OF the Legislative investi-
cation III Missouri. The Governor
says he detes them-"laughs in their
faces and splits upon them
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23

Germany has had a thirty-six
hour snow storm and is now wrap
ped in a mantle Of white. Great
damage has been done TO property
and in many places the forests have
suffered. On the beautiful grounds
ot'the palace at Potsdam trees were
uprooted which have stood since the
days OF Frederick the Great.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23

A press dispatch announces the
death of Edward Groom, in Mount
Holly, n. J., at the advanced age Of
nlnety-tive years. He was a remark
able man in this, that in all oi his
long life he escaped all the ills Incl
dent to humanity until stricken will,
his fatal illness, and never until then
had the services of a physician.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
Orange County Hunt Club.

The Orange County Hunt Club has
been organized with Dr. l.. \. Ricketts,
president; l. l.. shannon. vice.president.
III Il. Holiday, Rapidsn, secretary and
treasurer; J. y. McComb. master of for
hounds; J. W. McComb. fret whip.
There will be meet on May 2nd. fol-
lowed by business meeting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
Riehmona Liquor Licenses.

ID. G. Richardson, Commonwealth At
torney of Richmond, sent letter to the
chief of police stating that the high Ii
cense tax recently fixed by the council
finance committee must be paid by the
first day of May, or else the saloonkeepers
will he prosecuted for selling without Ii
cense
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
Death of Mes. Al. q. cni.s

Mrs Mary Alverta Coles. formerly Of
Northumberland County, Va. died in
Washington Monday where she was re-
riding with her daughters. She leaves
one kon, Malcolm A. Coles. OF Rich mond
Va. and two daughters, Misses A Cor
ri0e Coles and \. Conway Coles She il
also survived 10y two sisters, Mrs. VIII
liam A. HudDoli, northumberland. and
Mrs A. " Rock, OF Washington. and one
brother DR.. W. p Sydnor, OF Northum-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
CAPTURED FIFTY FOXES

IS the Record of Cuipeper Club.
The Eastman and Bywaters Hunting
Club have hung up their horns for the
present They have killed fifty foxes
this season, which is the largest number
ever killed 10 this section during one sea-
soh by one pack of hounds-Culpeper
Enterprise
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23

The friends of Senator Fairbanks
state with emphasis that ii he can
not be President he will remain n
senator. He viii under DO circum-
stances, take the second place on the
ticket. OicOurse the Senator's mind
may change on thesubject.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
State Board on Trade MEETING FIXED

The executivecouncil of the newly or
ganized State board of trade has decid-
ed to held the annual meeting of the
Virginia board of trade June 23 at Vir.
ginia Beach, at which time permanent
officers will be elected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23

Fort Moultrie, in South Carolina.
alter its capture during the war. had
Us name changed by the Federal
Government 20 Fort Getty, which
name it bore until few weeks ago.
"nen' upon a petition OF numerous
c.5'ze'i OF the Palmetto State. the
" ar Department directed that the
maize be changed back 10 Fort
Moultrie. That was right in the
people of south Carolina and richl
Ia Secretary Root. Let Us hold on
TO the Old time names. They are in
'er"oven with our history-have be
come AN indispensable part OF it-and
40 changes should or made except
Tor good cause. which will hardly
arise.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
Pickle Growers. Matte.

The Richardson Picking Company will
contract with reliable farmers for the
season OF BOB to grow small cucumbers
burr cucnmbers and melons. Liberal
terms.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
Royal Aresnun In Session.

The twenty.frst annual session OF the
Grand Council of the Royal Arcanum con
vened at Roanoke Tuesday night. About
100 delegates and State officers are in at
tendance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23

Tie legislature seems determined
20 make no distinction between the
deterrent theories for the treatment
Cd diseases. All practitioners must
stand "a medical examination. and
the public viii heartily approve such
"a provision OF law.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
CuIpeper's New Postoffice

l ). Postofiice Inspector Bulla has re-
ceived for the Government the new post
Office building at Culpeper, which is one
Of the largest and most convenient in
the State
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23

The President visited Morris tho
other u..v in the Yellowstone distric,
ID Wow the geysers. These are not
'"e only gazers the President has
viewed since he left Washington.
tney have thronged his Journey ana
they are the voting kind. lust what
Dee is locking for.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
Wanted

Ayoung man who has had experience
IN the dry goods business No other need
apply. Address r.. o. Box 55. Freder-
sck sburg. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
New Spring Goods
Respectfully

Ladies' and Misses OIiords. Shoes and slip
pers, all new and stylish. We have a large
store full of Mems Furnishing Goods, Tronks
and alises
Handsome Hats In every thing that goes
To make the leading fashion ARE here The
onest grades In mems aud youths headgear
at mode rate prices.
The note that rings through our whole
stock is-value. IOu get hat here. no mat
ter " hat the amount OF your purchase may
he
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
We Want to Know.

NoC LOT Cne purpose OF disciplining discharging
~ H' us an opp r'unlty
rAiHhNLf CHAT 9TH them
ours II we can show them the aivibity c we h, dome
~ '-''a"'" service You'll help us this dreev
Respectfully
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-23
Jones Wants to Know
Any Question Whether This Store
Gives General Satisfaction?

"espte our Efforts to that end Of The
we sometimes whether
nave reason to hope for In other words I properly enpa
IL practice