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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21
The Legislature Has Adjourned

The General Assembly, after very
brieI session Tuesday. adjourned to No.
vember II. There was slim attendance
in both branches and very little business
transacted.
President Willard announced the ap-
poinment OF the following members Of
the Lee Statue Commission to provide
for bronze statue Of Gen. Robert +. Lee
70 be placed in Statuary Hall. Washing
ton: Messrs. Hslsey. Wickham, Lyle,
Gold and 0pie. The last two were ton.
iederste soldiers.
Gov. Montague returned to the Senate
with his veto the Sale bill providing a
new primary law for the city OF Norfolk
The Governor says the bill confuses and
impairs the original act. and he therefore
disspproves it, When the bill was intro
duced by Mr.. Sale il was opposed by
Capt. W. W. Dey, Commissioner OF Reve-
nue. Of Norfolk, who is a special friend OF
Gov Montague.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21

A man was arrested in New York
the other day charged with cutting
a man with a knife. When brought
before the Judge it was shown that
he had taken work in place of a
striker who undertook to force him
to quit. The Judge decided that he
acted in seli-deiense and discharged
the prisoner. This decision, while it
may not be approved generally as a
correct one, may intimate to
strikers that il they will not work
they have no right to prevent Others
from doing so.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21
ROOSEVELT BREAKS RECORDS
His Coach Travelled SO Miles In 10
Hours In Yosemite Park.

Berenda, Cal. May 10. - President
Roosevelt broke ali records for Yose-
mite Park travel when his coach came
from Yosemite to Raymond, whore his
train awaited him, in 10 hours Of actual
travel. The distance is So miles. The
president declared he never felt bet
ter in his life and his looks bore out
his words. He had lost all appearance
Of being tired and his eye was bright.
The run from Awahanee to Raymond
was the busiest of the trip. and the
president and his travelling compan-
ions were badly in need Of baths when
they reached their train. An escort Of
cavalry from Fort Wood, which is sit
uated at Wawona, accompanied the
president to Raymond. When Berenda
was reached the president found large
crowd gathered to greet him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21
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Verdict Set Aside.

Trenton. N. j.. May 1s.-Judge Kirk
patrick in the United States circuit
court has rendered decision setting
aside the verdict of $500 awarded Henry
T. johnson. a colored minister. in his
suit against the Pullman Company.
Johnson sued because he was refused
a seat in a parlor car while en- route
from Richmond to Washington. The
suit was brought under the Federal act
of March, 1875, which Judge Kirkpat.
rick said has been declared unconstitu-
tional This act related to interstate
commerce.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21

As will be seen from the Mayor S
proclamation, which appears else
where in our columns today, His
Honor calls on the merchants and
business men of the city to close
their establishments at 4 O'Clock on
Thursday afternoon so that they and
their employees may be able TO at
tend the Memorial Day exercises.
We feel assured that the Mayors re-
quest will meet a hearty response
and we want to see every effort made
on the part OF eur merchants to
make the necessary arrangements so
that Memorial Day this year may
be properly and appropriately cele-
brated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21
coNFEDERATES GATHER.
The Annual Reunion In New Orleans
$50, 900 Visitors Present

-f5o 900 Visitors Present
One hundred and fifty thousand visit
ors within her gates and more arriving
on every train; 10000 veteran soldiers
of the CoDiederacy az her especial charge
and hundreds more on their way; bands
of men clad In gray parsding through
the streets, the crash OF bands and the
cheers OF thousands who line the thor.
oughtares; that Is the situation in New
Orleans during the thirteenth annual re
union OF the United Confederate Neter
ans.
The old Stars and Bars" form, as a
matter OF course, the prominent feature
IN the scheme of decorations, but the
stars and Stripes are also seen on every
hand.
There are now 1892 Confederate
camps. and the total is being swelled by
two or three every day As far as can
be determined, these camps include 60 =
900 veterans, or more than half the sur
viying Confederate veterans, who are
probably slightly in excess Of 100000.
CLIMAX or REUNION.
The parade will be the climax Of the
celebration. In Louisiana and Missis-
sippi the public schools will give holiday
on Friday and tens OF thousands Of school
children will pour into New OrleaDsirom
all the neighboring towns TO witness
what they will probably never have a
chance to see again-the veterans who
are left OF the famous armies Of Virginia
and Tennessee, led by Lee Jackson, John
son and Hood. the old flag. the old uni
form, and to hear Dixie" and the old
yell for the last time.
Miss Lucy Lee Hill, Of Chicago, stands
sponsor for Virginia. As the daughter
Of the late Gen. A. =. Hill she will have
an escort 81 100 members OF A. Z. Hill
Camp, Petersburg, Va. in uniform and
will represent 10000 Virginians.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21
MAY BE WEST POINT fiREeUG
Evans Alleged to Have Confessed
While Drunk.

Walter II. Evans is under arrest, charg-
ed, on his own alleged confession, with
starting the fire which nearly destroyed
West Point He was taken from West
Point to Richmond for sale keeping.
Evans made the statement regarding
the origin of the fire while he was intox.
icated. and denied it when he was sober
He is a painter, 30 years old, who lived
in Richmond. He has a large family at
his home. He has been at work at West
Point for a month.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21
Smallpox Situation at 6eaIeton In, =

The quarantine has been removed from
the drug stores OF Robert +. Lee and OF
Frank Humphreys, at Bealeton. There
has been but one new case OF smallpox
for two weeks outside Of the previously
Guaranteed families, and DR.. Moncure
feels that be has this epidemic well under
control now. Public gatherings Of all
descriptions have been stopped in the
lower part of Fauquier county. save
church services, and even these have been
stopped in Remington. Midland aud
Bealeton. The excitement over the mat
ter is dying out.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21

Ex-Mayor Ames. Of Minneapolis,
has been sentenced TO prison for six
wears on the charge of the collection
OF graft. He has taken an appeal to
the Supreme Court OF the State, but
it is not likely that he will gain any
thing bv il.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21

1t will soon be up to our Virginia
legislators. or those. at least, who
are candidates for reelection next
fall. to practice what they preach by
complying strictly to the provisions
of the Barksdale pure elections law.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21

Hon. Grover Cleveland might exc
cute a political coup by purchasing
the Louisville Courier-Journal and
Mr.. Bryan's Commoner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21

A Fairfax candidate for sheriff an
nounced himself as far back as No
vember. He is evidently a believer
in the old adage, the early bird
catches the worm.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21

Governor Taft declines to promise
immunity to the noted outlaw Gull
lermo. He declares that the Govern
ment intends to follow him until he
is either killed or captured.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21

At the legislative banquet a few
nights since Hon. c. Conway Baker
spoke on oysters. Seems to us
that was a mighty close subject for
the gentleman from Westmoreland.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21
er,d. and Widow IN Six Hours.

Professor T. Algernon Rose, OF Mat
thews G. H., was married Tuesday at
one O'Clock to Miss Margaret johnson, OF
Harrisonburg, Va. Six hours later he
died, leaving his bride q widow. The
bride has been q faithful nurse tn her
fiance during his Illness. Rev. o. M.
Yerger, performed the ceremony.
Prof. Rose had been In charge OF the
Mathews Academy for three years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21

We trust that the dust will not be-
come so thick as to blind our Spot
sylvania friends to the necessity OF
improving the roads.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21

Up to the present time, in spite oil
the Mann bill and the Anti-Saloon
League, We havenoticed no diminish
ment in the number OF snake stories.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21
LaceS and
EnbrOideries.

We are showing a line Of Waist and
Shirt Ornaments. applique effects,
separable. medallion and all.over ef.
fects, all choice new styles. at half
prices offered elsewhere.
Wish we had FIVE times this space to
let you know OF the values we are Of
fering all through our large and varied
stock
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21

The opening session Of the 10Sth an.
nuel council Of the Protestant Episcopal
Church In Virginia began in Winchester
Tuesday night. The council will be In
session until Sunday. Devotional ser
vices marked the opening session with a
sermon by Rev. William NJ. Dame, OF Bal
timore. Right Rev. RIA. Gibson OF the
diocese, IL presiding
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21
Ladies Needing
Advice %! rlI.snI..
CONSULT
Mrs. DR.. Renner,

Tbe German Female Specialist
Treats Womsn's lila, complaints and
irregularities. PRIVATESANiTARlUM,
not a Public Hospital, but private
house and home comforts. Separate
rooms for ra-sr before and during con-
hnement
Trained Nurse aud EApert Physician
In attendance.
Provide home for infant II necessary.
City Office hours from . a. III. to6 y. m.
a94 La. ave n. W.,
Washington. ID. C..
Phone Main 427 Y.
When writing mention this paper
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21
Dental Fees Reduced.
Lees Than Any Dentist In the City.
DR.. G. Ii. CHEWING.
Pail a PRO Naw Sfora m Main M

Or @. II. Chewing haS returned to the city
and has moved into his new Office. which has
been fitted up In the most convenient, modern
nd up-to-date style. He has added every
improved instrument ano appliance. together
with water, steam. gas and electricity. there
By enabling him 20 do better work and IN
less time, Bridge and Crown work begun
and finished before leaving the Office. when
the patient desires it. Fees less than any
other dentist In she city.l
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21

We now have a stike in Philadel-
phia of those engagedin printing and
binding the Bible
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21
Full Up and Crowded
Our Spring Stock
has arrived; eve y inch Of space In our
large store 10 crowded. and prices
so low that selling is bound to
exceed all our former sfforts
We Make Some Sensa-
tional Offerings in
Clothing.

Mems Suits In the newest msterisl
and styles at IS 90 to sIaoo
Boys Double Breasted or Norfolk
Suits. strongly made to Withstand the
hard wear that the average boy will
give suit, at prices from go cents
to $3.50.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21
Fourteen Buildings Burned at Max
Meadows, va.-Other Losses.

Roanoke, Va. May 2o.-A special
from Wytheville says that IA build
ings in the town of Max Meadows, sit
uated on the main line of the Norfolk
and Western Railway, In Wythe coun-
ty. so miles west of Roanoke, were
destroyed by fire. The fire originated
in a stable and was caused by some
one smoking. The heaviest losses are;
Hesser's drug store. with stock; the
residence OF Mrs. Bridges. the II. j.
Shaffer store building. the Odd Eel
lows Hall and the Office building of
the Max Meadows Land Company The
total loss will reach $4,000, and Is
partially covered by insurance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21
Nearo,s conventlon callea.

New York. May 20-At conference
of negros at the Henry Highland Gar
net Club, Brooklyn. 1t was decided to
Issue call requesting all the negro
voters of New York. New Jersey and
New England to send representatives
to convention to be held on June 3
in Brooklyn. The object Of the call.
which is signed by Bishops Derrick
and Walters and many clergymen, is
to take measures to prevent the dis
Establishment of southern negroes and
to elect delegates to the national suf
frage convention. which will be held
in Louisville on July l.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21
s% Gold Bonds

can be bought on the install
ment plan, becoming your
property in ten, fifteen or
twenty years, or in case Of
your death becoming the
property Of your wife or other
beneficiary.
These bonds are issued by
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF New: York,
Richard A. Mccurdy. Presidsnt
The largest financial
institution in the world.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21

Full assortment OF night shirts at
B. Goldsmith 4 Sons.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21
Seed Potatoes,

The finest In town at the right price.
Don't fail to call on us before buying On
lon Sets, Beans and Peas. Plow Castings,
Plow Lines. Seine Irvine and Rope.
Leather, Shoe Nails and Thread. Lime,
White wash Brushes Gasoline and Ker.
osene. Rust Hsyen's Climax Condition
Powder, the only cure for hog and fowl
cholera Canned Goods-Asparagus, very
fine, 25c per large can; Tomatoes, Corn,
Peas, Lima Beans. Snap Beans, and lots
OF other good things too numerous to
mention. Apple Butter, Peach Butter
and Preserves. Fine Teas and Cofiees.
Our Cakes and Crackers arrive fresh every
week. Nice White Rice. cracked grain,
&c per pound. When in need Of goods In
our line give US a call. Satisfaction guar
anteed. Respectfully,
D0G6ETT & SCOTT,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21
A Snap.
We have few assortments OF China
Dinner and Tea Sets.

Don't hesitate on this offer, az 1t Is
special lot which we have secured
and When same is exhausted cannot
be duplicated The goods are all frsts,
on the Benefits Vesta SHAPE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21

II you wish 10 know terms on which these
bonds are offered address. stating your age and
the amount OF income you would like 10 begin
drawing twenty years hence,
Frank W. Adams, Manager for Virginia,
Richmond, Va; Rowlett 4 Goodrich,
Agents, Fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21
DOG6ETT & SCOTT,

205 Commerce and 1902 Main Streets
Phone ia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21

Fine wool Tailored Skirts brantne chevot
plain lengths Just the weight for
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-21
Free to Fredericksburg Women.

purchaser the skirts mentioned below we will give
spun glass percane skirt with full peated rue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-05

Bacon Clarke. No. 81 Bridge-st. Brooklyn. win
continue their weekly auction sales on Wednesdays
in the summer months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-05
LAWN TENNIS.
Close Contests for Middle States
Championship Titles and Trophies.

Tennis finals were the exciting events yesterday
in the contests for the Middle States championship
titles and trophies. The day was we'll fitted for
the sport, and as it was. holiday many spectators
attended the matches on the picturesque courts OF
the Orange Lawn Tennis Club, at Mountain Sta
ton, y. J. The morning chiefly given over TO
the completion of the singles Charles F. Watson,
jr., completed his unfinished match with g. A. l.
Dionne beating the latter by a comparatively easy
score. This brought lie Roy and Watson into the
contest for the upper place in the final round. with
Millett and PeIl to battle the lower position.
These matches won on form. lie Roy and
NilIett coming through without the loss of set
At the beginning OF the afternoon lie Roy and
AIiIlett the last of the tournamental singles
TO decide which should have the right challenge
Holcombe Ward for the title and trophy. The
result was not long in doubt. for Milett
demonstrated that his long experience was suffi-
cient to overcome the brilliancy that the young
Roy was again weak on his drives, as few Of them
that the bah fell into the net. On the other hand,
Mett risked little, allowing his opponent to do
all of the playing and scoring on hts errors In
consequence lie Roy was beaten in three sets by
that in the doubles in which Bob Wrenn and mis-
fG e for teams rRey ddeaed HoS6mbe
Ward and Leonard Z. Ware. the pair OF Harvard
the full length of I'VE sets before the WTenns gained
the supremacy. Their victory 10 large degree
tactics that they developed whenever the oppor-
t tRe EeaEer end of 2 d and ON e
he netted the ball SO that it cost his team heavy
penalty on the points. on general tactics Ware
clearly indicated his superiority. Four OF sets
went TO deuce this in itself indicated that the
Wrenns were forced to the top of their game 10
win the victory. which may a long way toward
their being selected as the team to meet the Eng
lshmen.
Kenwood Country Club the womens cham
p.onship in the singles, defeating Miss Marion Jones
The summary:
Mems championship singles (irst roundl-Stephen C
Mi,ett. Orange Lawn Tennis Club defeated Robert lie
Columbia University. Ct. e.. 6-I
Womens championship singles Cinal roundl-Miss Car
RE B. Nicely Kenwood Country Club Chicago defeated
Miss Marion Jones. West side Tennis Club 6-4 76
C.
Mems championship doubles Chnal and championship
roundl-Robert D Wrenn and George L Wrenn tr
Lawn defeated Holcounbe Yard
and Leonard Ware. Harvard University, 81 "a,
s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-05
GAMES IN AND NEAR CITY.

The cricketers were in force yesterday and
enjoyed full days play, for most OF the games
began at II a m. and continued 70 $50 p m One
of the chief games of the day was the meeting IN
the championship series of the New-York Cricket
Association. at Prospect Park. OF the Man
haitian and Paterson clubs. The game was close
and exciting The totals were: Manhattan. 81.
Paterson. So
The Yonkers club was defeated by the Thistes at
Prospect Park, the latter winning their first game
of the season. The totals were: Thistles. So and SS
declared for wickets); Yonkers q and IS.
The vigorous batting OF g. T Holdings enabled
Kings County to defeat the West Indians Team
by Il runs. The totals We're; West Indians. us:
Kings County. 195.
Branch Brook and Essex County had close and
exciting game at Branch Brook Park Newark. in
the championship series OF the New-York Cricket
Association Low scoring was the rule OF the day.
and Essex County was finally defeated by the mar
margin of runs The totals were: Branch
Brook 50: Essex County, IS
The West Indians and Newark also played at
Branch Brook Park, Newark, where another close
and exciting contest resulted. and the game was
won by Newark by the same narrow margin OF
runs. The totals were: West Indians. So; Newark.
The Brooklyn Club had two teams in the field AT
Prospect Park The eleven under the capJaincy %
c.. Thomas proved much the stronger team. and
won by a score of 167 to Il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-05
BIG CROWD AT RUMsON HORSE SHOW.
M. L. schiff Wins Prizes-May Repeat Ex-
hibition Next Year.
IBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE


Seabright n. J.. July At was horse show day at
Rumson this afternoon. the final exhibition Of the
RumsOn Polo Association attracting 1000 people
The classes judged brought a large field
in each event. So successful was the exhibit
ton that there is strong talk of giving another
year a large scale. In the pairs 10 harness J. B.
Hoyt carried off the silver cup NJ. L. Schiff was
second and Clarece C. Minzesheimer third The
driving by professional coachmen proved interesting
Charles Gilmore, coachman for R. L. Crawford re-
ceived first prize. and Alfred Vey driver for J. b
Hoyt second
In the class for depot traps ". L. Beadleston won
first honors. W G. Loew second and c. r. Runyon
third In the ladies' saddle horse contest " e
Woodend took first prize Miss Julia Victor was
second and II. B. VanderhOef third The combina-
ton driving and saddle horse class went 10 William
S. Loew. with Mrs. George II. Moore second and
Wayne Common third.
In the harness horse contest for ladies' Howard {,
Bordens entry took first prize and Dr. Woodends
second. w l.. BeadlesJOn's entry was third In the
harness horse contest for horses over f52 W l.
Beadleston won first prize. J. Craig Havemeyer
second and NJ. c. D. Borden third The ponies
IN harness brought ut large field FIRST was won
by DIR. W f. Woodend who also finished second
Mrs. T. c. Whitney's entry third Four IN
hands, Raymond Haogland first NJ l. Schin second
and W 9. Loew third. II 5 Borden won the noIo
pony class, Irving Brokaw second and W Str,thar
Jones third. The final contest was won by Howard
C. Borden 1t the harness horse class ladies
drive DR.. Woodend finished second and " ?
BeadIestOn third.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-05
AUTO RECORDS BROKEN.
Gabriel and De Forest Better the
Time for a KiIOmetre.

Dublin. July 4-The British Automoohe
Clubs speed trials to-day drew large CROWDS
of people to Phoenix Park. The Lord Lheuteh-
ant and Lady Dudley were among those pres
ent. The main interest was in the ATTACKS on
the flying kilometre record Baron de FOREST
won the One Hundred Guinea Challenge Cup
offered for the fastest weighing under IVO"
kilos. doing flying kilometre in p To seconuS'
and he subsequently took the Autocar Challenge
Cup for vehicles of any power and weight max
ing the record time of 26 3-5 seconds.
Gabriel broke the kilometre record doing the
distance in % IS seconds. equivalent to Sjl2
miles an hour Gabriers record, however, only
stood five minutes as Baron de Forest on a
40 horsepower car. Immediately broke H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-05
RESULTS AT CHICAGO.

Chicago. July 4FiTst race 0urse 500 Tor two-year-
English Lad, los domingo; TO second; Japan
03 a. W. Booker 80 to l. third. Time, O:J99s Touch
stone, Talhouet. TTyon. Gayoso. Oudon Allista Don
Domo and Day also
second purse, 500 for threeyear-olds and up
one-sixteenth miles1-Glassful, 81 IL
Wilson,, won; Boaster 100 III P. Phpsl. to l.
second; SILK Cord 10+ Gegersen), TO ., third Time,
1863. Huzzah also
Third race purse 500, for three-year-olds;
e-half furlongsl-Bad News, 90 B Davis. to !,
won: Sylvia Talbot. 107 "a w Booker, 2. second;
Bardolph. 1O2 BONNER, 10 third. Hine 1:21
Oronu. SnoWdrift and The Crisis also
Fourth Sheridan Stakes; 81 added three
year-olds mile and quarter)-Santon. 122 (FIel-
gersen Flying Ship. 40 CCrowhurst Q 10
second Focarline. 100 CWondery), third Time.
2:10is. Postmaster Wright and Aft Sioux Chief,
Gold Bell Serge and Maxey Blumentha also
purse $50: for three-year-olds up
ward; milel-Epeure. los tAdkns). 4 70 /, won;
schwaIbe 1O2 IL. Wilson, . to l. second; Hargis, ia
GIerryl third Time 1:4l .. Eshern. Toah. Fed
Henry Bert and Waswift also
Sixth race 500; for three-J ear-olds and up
ward: and one-haf furlongst-JeoI Ratn. 107
Is. Bonner to ., won; Hoodwink. io2 Herry). TO l.
second. Evening Star 100 "a W Booker. II third
Time, 1856 Paul Whaley and sam Fulen also ran.
purse 500; for three year-olds up
ward: One-siXteenth miles)Captain Arnold, SO
G2ohbinsl. o /. Barrca. SO adkins. =,
Harry, IS (Reed) 10 l. third Time l:05is.
Last Night, Mr.. Tmberlake, Red Tip. Mezzo and Eve
lyn also