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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04

The Executive Committee of the
Alumni Association of Richmond
College have shown themselves to be
gallant gentlemen and worthy the
applause and smiles OF the ladies.
The session now about to close is
the first one in which lady students
have appeared in the graduating
class, and the question arose in the
committee whether or not the lady
graduates should be invited to the
alumni banquet. The matter was
quickly disposed Of and theladies are
to receive invitations and will no
doubt be in attendance. Solomon,
we imagine, would not have decided
otherwise.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04

Pittsburg. Pennsylvania, was the
scene OF a race riot Sunday at a ball
play. One negro was killed and four
colored and three whites we're badly
wounded. One OF the negroes escap'
ed lynching, it is reported, by a very
narrow margin. SO it will be seen
that the colored man is as secure in
the South as in the North, among
his sO-ealled friends
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04

1t is to be regretted that the Clyde
Steamship Company has withdrawn
it's steamers from Richmond. 1t Is
given as reason for this move that
the channel of the James is not deep
enough for the large ships and that
there is no prospect at present oil
deepening the channel.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04
Teachers Examination

The State Board OF Education, announc
% the following dates for the holding
Of examinations of teachers for certii
Gates by the county and city superinten
dents: For white teachers, j une l4th and
18th: for colored teachers, June l6th
and 18th. There are three gredes OF Ger.
tificates awarded: First grade cerfiii
cates. good for five years; second
grade certificates, for two years, and
third grade certificates, for one year
Graduates of the State Female Normal
School are not required to stand exam
nations
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04
SPOTSYLvANIA COURT
Small Crowd-The Road Question
Crops-Court Proceedings, Etc.


There were but few people at Spotsyl.
vania Monday to attend court. Some
/ thought that some action would be
taken in regard to the good roads move
ment. Those who have taken an active
part so far were there, but nothing was
done One OF the leaders stated TO rep
resentative of this paper that probably
no election would be called till the fall or
winter. Hon. J. III. Biscoe was present
aud was distributing to the people copies
of the proposed road law. so they can be
informed of its provisions when tcOnes
TO an election by the people
There has been a great Improvement
in the condition OF the growing crops
Several fields of wheat bid fair to make
q full crop, but the average will not be
over half Grass is poor, but greatly i'm
proved. The growing corn is looking
well and fruit OF all kinds will be plenti
full
Those who attended from this city were
Judge A. T. Embrey, c. d. Foster, Capt.
VI. B. Rowe. Henry Warden. W. l..
Dempsey, Elton Alrich, James r. Raw
lings, Z. l.. Biscoe, F. W. Coleman and
representatives OF the papers here. Hon.
r. Weldon Berrey, OF Stafford, was also
present.
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Remuneration of the will OF George Gar
nett deceased, by Polly Garnett his
widow, and commissioners appointed to
allot and assign dover in the land OF the
said Garnett, deceased, to Polly Garnett,
his widow.
Commonwealth against Emily Cook,
case continued till July term. Coleman
and DeJarnette p. O., l.. j. Graves p. d.
Coleman and DeJarnette VS.. Ohio Cole
man, judgment for the plaintiffs We. the
defendant for s23 and the cost
Seay vs. Seay's executor, case continued
till July term next Coleman, DeJarDette
and Berry p. q and Graves and Embrey
p. d.
Vaughn vs.. Chas E. Bessley, Clerk or
dered to mark paid and satisfied lien by
deed OF trust benefit said Beasley and
judgment entered against said Beasley
for cost.
]. W. Baggett appointed and qualified
overseer OF poor, CORTLAND district.
Vim. J. Butzner. Z. II. c. Bailey and
JOS ID. Dempsey appointed commission.
ers to confer with similarly appointed
board of commissioners from Culpeper
county and TO report as to the necessity
for bridge to be built over the Rapidan
river at or near Eley's Ford.
Report OF viewers as to making the
road leading from Craig's church to the
Orange line public county road con- ,
firmed and said road ordered to be made
a public county road.
Witnesses for plaintiff in Seay Vs. Seay
recognized for appearance at the next.
term Of this court.
Last will and testament OF James e.
Dickinson, deceased. proven and ordered /
recorded.
]. II. Broaddus VS.. Susan Broaddus,
case dismissed p. q. and judgment that
each party pay his own cost Appeal
taken and noted OF record,
4. Weldon Berrey qualified as attorney |
at law to practice in this court.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04

Some Of the newspapers OF Virginia
think Senator Thomas 5. Martin is not
popular with the people. We have more
confidence in the good judgment OF the
people of Virginia than TO believe they do
not appreciate the ability Of Senator
Martin and the eminent services he has
rendered his State and the South in the
Senate Norfolk County Times.
With some newspapers in Virginia
and with some people public mans
popularity can be aptly described in
the words from the Psalms: "ln the
morning it is green and groweth up;
but in the evening it is cut down,
dried up and withered. y
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04

The new hotel which is to be
known as the New Richmond, now in
course OF erection at the corner OF
Grace and Ninth streets, will be a
credit to Richmond when it is COM
pleted. 1t will contain about four
hundred rooms and is to be turned
over to Mrs. Atkinson, the owner, by
the first OF January.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04

We have heard OF bulls entering
China shops, but the first one to en-
ter a babershop that we know ofwas
in Philadelphia Friday. Fifteen GUS
TONERS were in the building, some
with their faces lathered, some wait
inc 80 be lathered, but they did not
wait long after the bull made his ap-
pearance. He took control and
smashed up furniture and mirrors
as though he had been used 20 the
business. broke one mans leg and
left in search of more barbershops to
conquer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04

The waters from the great food in
Nebraska have found their way
into the office OF the Commoner, Mr..
Bryans paper, and the entire prem
Uses are flooded. A wag remarks that
the Commoner heretofore has been
run manly by gas, but it appears
that the management is now trying
water.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04

anofher National Bank

CE. Kendrick, D. b. Detwiler, Ben.
iamin Middleton, + r. Detwiler and
Brook Middleton and Others OF Herr ion
Fairfax county, have been authorized by
the Comptroller OF the Currency TO estab-
lish a national bank at that point, under
the name OF the Citizens National Bank
OF Herndon, capital stock 81, 900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04

Chicago college girls put Ay.paper on
the head and back of a man who csrica
tured them. This hint may be useful in
the pacihcation Of the Eilipinos, now
that the water cure is inconvenient.-
Norfolk Landmark.
Or it might be adopted by Gov.
Pennypacker in case the Grady-Salus
bill proves failure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04

Navigation at Newport News is
very much crippled in consequence OF
the strike OF engineers. The Chesa-
peake and Ohio has compromised
with the strikers and the steamers in
connection with that road are max
ing good time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04
Foreman Shot.

William Crozen, paymaster In the EN-
ployment OF Lyon c. McMullen a. Co.
contractors, who are double-trackine
the Southern Railroad between Wash
ington and Orange, was taken to War
renton from Midland and lodged in the
county jail, charged with shooting Nor
ris Dnlaney, a foreman. The shooting,
which arose over some money matters.
is claimed by Crozen TO have been 10 self
defense.
The wounded man was carried In a
critical state to the Emergency Hospital
at Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04

A new paper, known as the Math-
ews and Gloucester Tribune, has
made its appearance at Matthews
C II. C. Francis Alexander is pro-
prietor and editor. We welcome this
new addition to the Virginia jour
nalistic field.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04
LaceS and
EmbrOideries.

We are showing a inc Of Waist and
Shirt Ornaments. applique effects
sepsrable. medallion and ailover ef.
sects. all choice new styles. at halt
prices offered elsewhere
Wish we bad FIVE times this space ia
let You know Of the values we are OF
fering all through our large and varied
stock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04
Richardson Will Attempt TO Defeat
Lamb in the Richmond District.

Hon. d. c. Richardson has decided t.
he candidate for the Democratic nomi
nation for Congress in the Richmond dis
trict next year.
Mr.. Richardson is Commonwealth sRt
torney Of Richmond and is a very popu
lar man So far he is the only candidate
who has come out against Capt. Lamb
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04

A German mathematician estimates
that the average man who lives TO be
seventy years old. consumes 10000
worth OF food in his life.-Iincastle
Herald
But he evidently hesitates before
attempting tc calculate che value oil
liquid refreshment consumed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04

You can't tell every time what the
Pennsylvania negroes will do. They
abuse DR.. Parkhurst for his views on
the race question and oppose grant
ing pensions to ex-slaves.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04

The South Carolina editors have
concluded that sparing the rod In
the public schools Of that State has
spoiled the boy. That conclusion
has been reached by Others than
South Carolina editors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04
THREE PROFITABLE THINGS.

II the citizens want to see this county
hmm II they wish to see their lands in
a.aase in value. houses and barns built,
scSools improved and conditions be-
oons better in general and prosperity
rsign-Iet them establish rural delivery
rontss All over the country; complete the
,s,snbone system which has been begun
40 that every farm house can reach every
other farm house as well as the city by
tslsnhone; and build good roads 80 that
all parts of the country will be easily nc
csssible and transportation will be iacili-
tated and cheapened.
There is not better, surer or safer
wav 70 boom a county than by these
methods. -Charlottesvill Progress
Our contemporaries excellent ad-
vice should be needed not only by
Albemarle, but by each and every
county in the State. All three sug-
oestions made by the Progress are
good. but over aud above all else We
need good roads. Give Us better
highways and the rest will follow.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04

The suffering editor OF the Newport
News Times Herald exclaims: There is
money in it for the man who can invent
a place where the ice pick and the cork
screw will stay .--Times Dispatch.
From the above it seems evident
that his better half is ranged on the
side OF prohibition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04

Senator Fairbanks has decided not
to be a candidate for President. He
thinks Mr.. Roosevelt is the man, that
he will be endorsed by Indiana and
will be nominated without opposi-
ton. That's what Mr.. Hanna thinks
now.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04
es.ub:,osn MEETING Postponed

Owing to the fact that Richmond hotels
will be crowded next week with mem
beers of the Heptasopbs' order, the sup
RENE conclaye Of which will meet there
Chairman Park Agnew, OF the State Re
publican committee, has postponed the
meeting Of that body from June II tc
Junp 10.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04
The Southern &. &. BUYING Land

The Mushbach Farm, at Edsalps Hill,
near Alexandria, has been purchased by
the Southern Railway Company. The
farm contains about 700 acres and ia
abundahtly supplied with gravel need
ed for the railroad.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04
Seed Potatoes,

The finest in town NJ the right price
Don't fail g. coll on ~ before buying On.
ion sets, Iseanr aud Peas Plow Castings,
plow Lines Seine Irvine and Rope.
Leather, Shoe Nails and Thrend Lime.
White. wash Brushes Gasoline and ker-
osene Rust Iiaven's Climax Condition
Powder, the only cure Tor hog AMI fowl
cholera Canned GoDds-- Noparapu-. very
fine, 2jc per large ran; Tomatoes. Corn,
Peas. Linn Beans, snap Beans. and lots
Of other good things too numerous to
mention. Apple Butter, Peach Batter
and PrererveS. Fine .roas and Cofioe-.
Our Takes and Crackers arrivcirosh cvely
week. Nice White Rice. cracked gram.
- per pound When IN need Of couds in
our line give us call Snti-inciioA guar
ante'd. Respectfully,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04

Mitchell is pouring oil upon the
troubled waters OF the strikers, and
it is possible they may soon return
20 work.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04

Warm weather is expected in New
York in few days, and the ice trust
is preparingfor it by raising theprice
OF ice.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04

California is shipping fruit TO
Japan, because it excels the JaRan
fruit in size and favor,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04
VIRGINIA NEWS.

George W. Eastman mas been appoint
ed postmaster Of Stormont, Middlese'
county.
Exports from Norfolk last month
amounted to $1,20S, 1923, as against
$500. 191 the same month last year.
Joe Talley, white man, WAS fined g
and costs in the Mayor Court at Louiss
Tuesday for creating disturbance on 9
&. & o. passenger train.
The fines collected in the Police Court
Of Alexandria during the fiscal year just
ended amounted to SO, FOG 20, the largest
amount ever collected in one year.
The graduating class OF Rawlings In.
stitute. Charlottesville, includes the fol
lowing: Misses Agnes Avis and Amelia
Bates, of King Williams; Mamie Binford
of Hanover; Fannie Bailey Kendall, Of
Orange; Katherine II. Taylor, of King and
Queen: Wilhelmia and Edwina Triplett, oi
Culpeper; Mamie Thomas Twyman, Of
Madison; Elizabeth Herrell, OF Hanover
Robbie Yancey Whitney, ofCulpeper-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04
Full Up and Crowded
Our Spring Stock
has arrived; eve'y inch of space in our
large store 10 crowded, ard prices
50 low that selling il bound to
exceed all our former forts
We Make Some Sensa-
tional Offerings in
Clothing.

Mems Suits In the newest material
and styles at 81 90 TO sr1oo
Boys Doublr-H -easted or Norfolk
Suits, strongly made To- Withstand the
hand wear thai the average boy will
give a suit, at prices from % certs
TO $3.50.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04
WHITNER B SACREY
Undertakers and Embalmcrs

No. 10 Man St, Frcder-
icksburg, Va Phone 80.
Across f,om Exchange Hotel
and next to Western Union
oilice. Telegraph and telephone
orders receive prompt ntttn-
ton. Open day and night
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04
A Snap.
We have few ASSIGNMENTS Of China
Dinner and Tea SETS.

Don't hesitate on this offer, 40 it is
special lot which we have secured
ard when same is exhausted cannot
be duplicated The goods are ell hrsts.
on the BENEFITS Vesia shapf.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-04
DOGGETT & SCOTT,

2OJ Commerce and 1909 Main street
Phone | !
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-29

ready going around; black spots danced be-
fore his eyes, He strove to reach for the
dagger that hung from his girdle. but it was
held between them. Perhaps the muscles of
the kings guest had been weakened by the
excuses of Francis court, yet was he still
mighty tower Of strength, and mad with
rage by last supreme effort he finally
managed to tear himself loose hurting the
fool violently from him into the arms of
the jailer. who. attracted by the sound of
the struggle, at that moment rushed into
the cell. This keeper himself burly her
culean soldier, promptly closed with the
prisoner.
Breathless. exhausted. the free baron
marked the conflict now transferred to the
turnkey and the jester The former held
the fool at a decided disadvantage, as he
had sprung upon the back of the Jester and
was also unweakened by previous efforts.
But still the fool contended f1ercely striving
to turn so as to grapel with his assailant,
and wondertngly the free baron for a mo-
ment watched that exhibition Of virility and
endurance. During the wrestling the jes-
ter's doublet had been torn open, and sud-
denly the gaze of the kings guest FELL as
IL fascinated. upon an object which hung
from his neck
Bending forward. he scrutinized more
closely that which had attracted his atten-
ton and then started back. Harshly he
laughed as though new train of thought
had suddenly assailed him. and looked ear
nestly into the now pale face of the nearly
helpless fool.
why, he cried, heres q different COM
plicationr
And STOPPING suddenly. he grasped the
stool and brought 1t down with crushing
force upon the plaisant's head. A cowardly,
brutal blow and at once the prisoners
grasp relaxed. and he lay motionless In. the
arms OF the warder. who placed him onSthe
straw. ss
II think the knave's dead. my lord" re-
remarked the man. painting from his ex-
ertion.
sa'rhat roakas fhe comody o,,v xha
stronger.' replied the free baron CURLY, as
he knslt by the side OF the PROSTATE figure
ard thrust his hand under the torn doublet
wing procured possession Of the object
which chance had srerealed to him, he
arose and. without further word. left the
cell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-29

the expression Of the FOOLS countenance.
wherein he fancied he read dismay and as
constituent.
You know, then?" said the PLEASANT
finally.
"That you sent him to the emperor? Yes"
In the FOOLS countenance, or his manner,
the kings guest sought confirmation of the
dying troopers words. Also, was he fencing
for such additional information as he might
CLEAN, and for this purpose had he come.
Had the emperor really gone to Spain? The
soldiers assurance had been so faint, some
times the free baron wondered II he had
heard Alright. or If he had correctly inter-
preted the meager message.
"And you-of course-detained Calllette"
remarked the prisoner, with an effort at IN
difference, his heart beating violently the
while.
mo" slowly returned the other. HE got
away"
Into his eyes the fool gazed closely. as If
Got away" he repeated. How, since
you knew?"
Because 1 learned too late" quietly re-
twenty hours gone when found out. Too
great a start to be overcome"
why should you tell me this-uniess it Is
a ie?" coolly asked the Jester.
"A ne!' exclaimed the visitor, frowning.
Yes, like your very presence in Francis
| court added the fool. fearlessly.
In the silence ensuing the passion slowly
faded from the countenance Of the kings
guest. He remembered he had not yet as
certatned what he wished to know.
Such recriminations from you remind me
of bird beating Its wings against the bars
of its cage" at length came the unr1ihled re-
Spouse. ''Why should lie7 There IL no
need for It. You sent Caillette: he II ON his
way now. for all Of me. For'-leading to
the thread Of what he sousht-"why should
I have stopped himf He embarked on q
hopeless chase. How can he reach Austria
and the emperor In time to prevent the mar
riAgef'
L cvSI~ =
not lost upon the speaker, Who, after .
pause. continued Had known. am not
sure would have prevented his departure
What better way to dispose Of him than to
Lot him 50 on . Inadcap journeyf Besides
You must have forgotten about the passes
How could you expect him to get by my
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-29
CHAPTER XVI.
Tidings From the Court.

When BrusQuet, the jester, fled from the
camp at Avignen. where he had presumed
to practice medicine, to the detriment OF
the army, some one said: Fools and cats
have nine lives" and the revised proyerb
had been accepted at court. 1t was this
saying the turnkey muttered when he bent
over the PROSTATE figure of the dukes
PLEASANT after the free baron had departed.
Thus one of the tabled sources Of existence
was left the fool. and again it seemed the
proverb would be realized.
Day after day passed. and still the vital
spark burned; perhaps 1t wavered, but in
this extremity the jester had not been en-
tirely neglected.; but who had befriended
him, assisting the spirit and the flesh to
maintain their unfflcation, he did not learn
until some time later. Youth and strong
constitution were also shield against the
final change, and when he began to mend.
and his heartbeatS grew stronger, even the
jailer. his erstwhiie assailant the most
callous of his several keepers, exhibited
stony interest in this unusual GONZALES
cence.
The touch of hand was the plaisant's
first impression Of returning consciousness,
and then into his throbbing brain crept the
outlines OF the prison walls and the small
window that grudgingly admitted the light.
To his confused thoughts these surround
ings recalled the struggle with the free
baron and the jailer. AS across dark
chasm. he saw the face Of the false duke,
wherein wonder and conviction had given
way to brutal rage and. with the memory
of that treacherOus blow, the fool half
started from his couch. A low voice car
ried him back from the past to vague
cognizance of woman's form. standing
at the head OF the bed, and two grave, dark
eyes looking down upon him which he
strove in vain to interrogate with his own.
He would have spoken, but the soothing
pressure OF the hand upon his forehead re-
strained him, and. turning to the wall. sleep
overcame him; a slumber long sound and
restorative Motionless the figure no
NAMED listening for some time to his deep
breathing and then stole away as silently
as she had come.
~~-<su,.od
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CHAPTER xv-Continued.

brief command followed a key was in
perted in the lock. and, with creaking of
bofts and groaning OF hinges, the warder
swung back the iron barrier. Upon the
threshold stood the commanding figure Of
The free baron. A moment he remained
thus. and then. with an authoritative ges-
lure to the man, stepped inside. The turn
key withdrew to a discreet distance, where
he remained within call, yet beyond the
range of ordinary conversation Immov-
ably the kings guest gazed upon the jester,
who, unabashed, calmly endured the scru-
tiny
We'll. fool, began the free baron, bluntly
chow like you your quarters? You fought
me well; In truth, very well But you la
bored under a disadvantage. for one thing
. eertain-a jester In love Is doubly-a
fool"
is that what you have come to sayr'
tsked the PLEASANT, his bright glance fasten-
ID on the others confident face
= cams-to return the visit you once
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for years. He was sixty -seven years old.
Commander Pemberton was born in Al
bany, N. Y. was graduated from Troy
Polytechnic Institute and took up the pro-
fession of civil engineer. In 1854 he Joined
the navy affilfating himself with the En-
cheering Corps. He served all through the
war. was at the Charleston blockade, and
served on board the Powhatan, Kearsarge,
Canandaigua and Tallapoosa. His last sea
service was performed on the famous old
Monocacy in China and Japan. leaving that
post in 1889 From 1890 to 1894 he was pro-
fessor of mechanical engineering at the
Pennsylvania State College.
Commander Pemberton worked hard to
be reinstated after he was retired because
of heart disease. and at the outbreak Of
the Spanish-American war he pleaded so
hard that he was restored to duty and set
at inspecting war material. His request to
go to sea was refused. He was a member
of the New York Commandery of the
Loyal Legion.