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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12
NORTHUMBERLAND.
Fine Yield of Wheat-PIeassd With
Service of the Weems Line oeaths
Rev. Or. T. 6. Dunaway 20 Preach
Centennial Sermon for CoanChureh

Centennial Sermon Tor OoanShureh
Etc.
lleathsvlIe, Va, July ., 1904.
A the threshing of wheat has pro
dressed in this county, the yield has
proved unprecedentedly large for this
iocalty. 4 number of our farmer have
made the unusual quantity OF thirty-iiye
bushels per acre and few have made
iorty. The shipments already tax the
steamers beyon their capacity.
The new. elegant boat, Anne Arundel
of the Weems Line made her first trip to
COan this morning. She ia deemed
superior vessel, and il her other qualities
equal her capacity 20 blow a. was shown
on her arrival her excellence must becon'
coded The addition OF this boat 90 the
Potomac service gives our people the
beat accommodations they have yet en-
loved for travel and the shipment OF their
nrnduce IL will tend to stimulate the
trucking industry. which has already at
tanned no mean proportions. MI VII
llama preeidpnt OF the Weems Line, re.
reives the appreciation and gratitude OF
nil classes on the lower Potomac
Mr.. Conway Reynolds died suddenly
few days since, and WAS inferred at
SmithIand church. lie was the iather OF
Rev A. u Reynolds, and Ia believed TO
have breh the last father In Northumber-
land who had a son in the Confederate
army. q,
Mrs. Rosa Bromley whose Illness ] pre-
yiously mentioned, also died n few days
sinra and WAS laid 20 rest in the GENE
tery az COan. OF which she had long been
"A devoted member.
The above church will celebrate on the
18th of October next their one hundredth
anniversary. DR. Thomas s. runaway
of fredericksburg, has been invited 10
deliver the sc; mon on that occasion ana
has consented 10 do 80.
The X rkland Grove Committee VIII De
in session at the campground on July
18th 20 push the arrangements lot
their next encampment.
A new dining shed il in course OF con,
atruetion for the Dawson Hotel hnn
other improvements have been ordered
including the removal OF the bee trees
which last season furnished an over SUP
DIV II these industrious and tormldhble
insects.
The young people of IIeathsSllIe: 70
the number of over thirty, celebrated the
evening of "the glorious fourth by
sail 20 81. Georges Island The trip con
sumed the entire night aud they iounu II
necessary to be towed up COan h''ef
next morning by gasoline launch 10 or
der to get home 20 breakfast. The TRIP
must have been pleasant one, as an
other onehas already b EN- proposed,
Miss Ollie Parkinson, after a visit here
of several weeks. left today for her home
at Taylorsville. t. W ID
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12
DEATH OF HARRY L. JAMES
He Was a Former Resident OF This
City.

Mr.. Harry l. James, formerly a well
known dry goods clerk Of this city, more
recently clerk in book store in Rich
mund, died at the home of HIS father in
Essex county early Sunday morning,
after lingering illness OF consumption,
aged thirty years.
MIR. james, who was of bright. cheer
full disposition, had n mber OF friends
here. who will regret to learn oil his De
mise The deceased is survived by his
father Mr. J H. Janice, one sister, Mrs
n X Smith. of Virginia Beach, and three
brothers, Messrs + c james, OF DanTllle;
4. h James, Loretto; NJ D James, ur'
hanna.
The funeral took place Monday alter
noon ut 3 O'Clock from h'e fathers resi'
denre. Rev. Mr, Burks col Quoted the
SERVICES
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12
Party in Honor Of Miss Lynhsm.

A delightful party was given in the
honor OF Mics Mary Lynbam of Rich
mond. Friday afternoon, AZ $50 o'clock,
Those present were Misses Bessie Brag-
don. Mary LYMAN, Louise Thomas.
Florence and Ada Foster, Elsie Bragdon;
Nessrs. Frank WhitehOuFe, Robbie
Thomas, Major Bragdon, Roger Walker,
Vivian Lay ton and Bernard Melton. Jr'
After games were played refrr shmei u
were served. The party took Plar' on
Mlse Bessie Bragdon's lawn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12
TeIee raphers of the r. F. & p. Hal-
~xax Granted an Advance.

Through the efforts OF the Order OF
Railway Photographers Of fredericksburg
Division. 40. l25, the eighty or ninety
operators in the employ OF the X. * L.
K r on the line between Washington
and Richmond, have been granted an In.
crease If salary, ranging from $3.50 to
81. 80 per month according to the rating
of the stations. The men were notified
Friday of the granting OF the Increase
asked.
The greater cost oiliYing. the reep' n'l'
biIity of the positions and arduons labor
are among the reasons why they asked
the increase
The Atlantic Coast Line recently grant
ed its operators an increase after confer
ence with the o K. I. committee. Ihis
organization, like the other railway
unions. works quietly by conferences with
official. of the r0ads. aud strikes are be
coming rsrer since such intelligent meth
DDS have been adopted
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12
NEGROES QUARREL,
One Shoots the Other.

Mack Douglas and Leonard Harris,
two colored employees Al MssssponeH
Crossing on the double track OF the +.
&P. r. Il. got in dispute over n crap
game Sunday, when Douglas took Har.
ris' gun away from him and shot him
through the ltft leg. Douglas then made
his escape to the woods. Harris was
brought TO this city, where Dr. Hales
tr, ated the wound
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12
Graves Of Two Colonial Governors.

Under IA tree 20 the right hand immed'
lately after entering the gate on Dr.
Chewning's place near Warrent0n. are
two graves, 10 disUsed burying ground,
of two Colonial governors OF this state,
Gov. Diggs aud Gov. Berkeley Gov.
Diegs at the time of his death owned the
property. The graves are sti distinctly
marked, though unlettered, Some step
should be taken to prevent the sPotfrom
becoming Ito dumb forgeiiulnegl q
prey Warrent0n Virginian.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12
Educational.

The uniform examination of teach
ers for licenses to teach in the public
schools of Fredericksburg will be held
before Supt. y. p. Willis, at the
Union School House, in this city, as
follows;
For White Teachers-Tuesday and
Wednesday, July - and 18th;
For Colored Teachers-Thursday
and Friday, July 14th and 18th, 1904.
or which all concerned will please
take due notice. By order of the
Board. 3. j. quinn, clerk
siv1 b.Q11-l2.79,1
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12
otIce.

The examination for teachers Ger
tificates to teach in Spotsylyania
comfy will be held at the Court
House 18th and 18th of July Tor white
teachers, and 14th and 18th OF July
for coIored teachers. Examination to
begin at Q o'clock in the morning, L.
M. Smith. Supt. of Schools or spot
sylyania Co. ny VIZ"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12
HEADQUARTERS foR BUILDING

keep all kinds of North Carolina and
virginia Lumber, dressed and undressed,
Shingles, Laths, Sash, Doors, and Blinds,
lime Cement, Calcine Plaster, Plasterine
Hair Building and Paving Brick, Tin
and iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
Kinds Ready Mixed Paints and Dry Paint,
I,inseed Oil, Turpentine, Dryer varnisn
and Lewis's White Lead, Paint Brushes
oi ali kinds, Window Glass and Putty,
R,;lders' Hardware OF all kinds, Tar
Roofing, sheathing Paper and line brick;
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. so.-'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12
Ordered to Manassas.

By order of the adiutant general the
whole Seventeen Regiment and the
Howiizers Battalion will September
90 to Manassas to take part in the
military evolutiOns. The Washington
Guards (Cc. ~, # this city, belong to
this regiment
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12
Nottce,

There will be a grand picnic at
payne's Point, on Aqua creek, about
a quarter of a mile from the bridge,
ON Friday, July Is There will be
boat riding, seine hauling, bathing,
fish fry, Grabbing, dancing and re:
treatments of all kinds. Bag race and
ME eating. Opens about IL o'clock.
A. Segar
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12
n Fine Record at wes. Point.

Cadet Frederick Downing, Jr, son OF
Mr.. Frederick Downing, Sr,, OF Rich.
mond county, is home from the West
Point Military Academy for his vacation.
Mr. d ,wning graduated in mathematics,
etanding at the head Of his elaes. ln a
class of nearly one hundred he stood fifth
in all his studies.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12
DAMAGE TO CHURCHES,
Government viii Be Asked TO REIN =
burSe.

Daring the Civil war several OF the
church buildinRs of fredericksburg were
greatly damaged by being used for hos
pit8l and other purposes. Recently the
church authorities have renewed their Il
forts to secure Reimbursement from the
government for the damages tn their
buildings Mr.. Granville Il. Swift has
b en- employed as Ioral counsel 90 repre-
sent the fredericksburg Baptist church
and St Georges Episcopal church and is
at work on the clai ns
Mr. Swift is very sanguine Of securing
favorable action in both cases.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12
Rev. r. a. Williams Granted Va
cation.

The Baptist church on Sunday granted
a vacation OF one month 70 the pastor,
Rev. R A WiliamP, to be taken Mt such
time du ing the summer as may test suit
hia convenience.
The deacOns will arrange for suppl ing
the pulpit during the absence of the
DnatO-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.
All Day Services at 6erea Next
Sunday.

There will be an all day meeting held
at Rerea Baptist church. in stafford
county. next Sunday, the 18th. IL being
the third Sunday in July. There will be
preaching in the morning and afternoon
by Rev. DR. T. s Dunaway The morn
ing service will be especially in the inter
est of the Baptist 0rphanege, located at
Salem, VA.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12

Pair of good mules, one Geiser
thresher, one Mccormick binder, and
other farming machinery, all in good
condition, and will be gold at a bar
gain. Terms liberal. Apply to Allen
Smith, Dogue, Va Jul
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12
Mrs. j. 3. Moore Dead

Mrs ]. Blythe Moore died at her home
in Ron Air Thursday night, after a pro-
tracted illness. lnterment in Holly
wood. Richmond, Sunday morning
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12

Connections at Fredericksburg with k''
Orange with Southern II II and Chesapeake
Ohio II. II, ,,-u,-
wilderness Battleflelds- N
SaT WI, RICHARDS. Gen. Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12

Four good work oxen. One yoke
weighs 1000 pounds. John W.Waller,
Garrisonville, Va. ny St
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12
Cir, Drowned While Bathing.

Miss Lettie Vincent, seventeen,year old
daughter of Lewis Vincent. OF Brighton
Accomac county, was drowned while
bathing at Bayford Landing
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12
BITTEN BY MAD DOG,

Miss Hewitt. Of Stafford. Taken to
Fauquier Maidstone and is Now
Recovering.
Miss Snllie Hewitt. of the HARDWOOD
npighborhood, Stafford county. Was
bitten by mad dog recently She WAS
taken at once 20 the madHt0nein Bloom
field. Fsuquier county. The stone stuck
TO the wound for an hour. Mics Hewitt
has returned home and is getting on
well
The dog was killed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12

S26,5W TOLOAN sz6,5W
THE ENTERPRISE BUILD
ING ASSOCIATION offers
money t. loan on their liberal
terms, In sums to snit, from
fIoo mp, on city and country
properly. Apply TO
HENRY WIsskER.
President
'S Erad.rIcksburs, Va jeIS-6m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-12
YOluMAC. FREDERICKSBURG And
PIEDMONT RAILROAD.

Timetable No. 10.
In affect aft | n m February Sth 1904
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-05
POISONED CANDY
 MAY CAUSE DEATH
BOX WAS SENT THROUGH THE MAlLS-YOUNG LADY IS STILL ALIVE AND ACCUSES A MARRIED WOMAN.

Pierre, s. D., March IA case which has come to light here promises to equal the celebrated California case, in which murder was committed by means of a box of poisoned candy sent through the mails. The victim in this case. Miss Rena Nelson, who lives with her parents on a farm six miles north of this city, Is not yet dead, but attending physicians express little hope of her recovery The box con- tainlng the candy was mailed at Boone, Iowa, and according to the state chem ist. the poison used was corrosive subli- mate.
 Miss Nelson accuses a married woman, residing at Boone, Iowa, of being the sender of the candy. and gives as a reason for the act jealousy because of a friend ship which exists between herself and the husband of the woman accused. Sheriff Laughlin wired the authorities at Boone to arrest the woman accused, but they refused to do so without a warrant The sheriff will leave with the necessary pa- pers tomorrow and arrest her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-05
COAL VESSELS
 PASS THE LAPS
THOUGHT THAT TOGO'S FLEET DID NOT ATTEMPT TO PREVENT THEM PROCEEDING NORTH WARD TO VLADWOSTOck.

Tokio, March At is evident that sev- eral vessels laden with coal, provisions and other contfaband of war articles have recently effected the passage of Tsugaru strait and succeeded in reaching Vladivostock. Their exact number and names are unknown, but 1t Is said that they included British, Norwegian and Ger man vessels. Two of them are said to have carried cargoes of Australian coal.
 Japan evidently refrained from making a special effort to prevent their passage, and it Is not impossible that she calmly permitted the delivery of the contraband goods. thinking they would prove useful to herself at a later stage of the cam paign. The vladiyostock squadron con tinues inactive, though it has an ample supply of coal and the ships are in good condition. It has evidently been instruct ed by the Russian government to remain close to Vladivostock batteries In prefer ence to risking a fight in the open seas. It is declared only to be question of time before this squadron will receive the attention of the Japanese navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-05
Great Damage Reported.

Lawton, Okla, March 4.-So far only three deaths from the prairie fires that swept the Kiowa and Comanehe coun- tries have been verified, those of Dr. Harmon and an unknown boy near here, althought rumors of deaths at numerous isolated points have been reported. Twelve persons were burned, three perhaps fatal- ly.
 Those most seriously burned are John Harmon, brother of Dr. Harmon, Mrs John Henderson, a widow living near Lawton. and I. c. Strickland, sexton of the Lawton cemetery It Is estimated that 1000 persons have been made home less and are penniless. Suffering among the destitute is intense and the citizens of this and adjaoining towns are doing all in their power to bring relief The aggregate property loss is estimated at $2OO O0O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-05
FORTY TRANSPORTS BUSY
 LANDING LAPS IN KOREA.

vLADvosTocK WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2-vlA ST. PETERS BuRG)-AccoRDNo INFORMATION RECEIVED HERE, FORTY JAPANsE TRANSPORTS, ESCORTED BY THE ENTIRE NAVAL FLEET HAVE BEEN ALPHABETICALLY LANDING TROOPS IN ko- AT FU SAN AND cHEMULPo. FROM THE FACT THAT THE JAPANESE FLEET IS FELT THAT NO IM MEDIATE ATTACK UPON vLAoivosTock OR PORT ARTHUR WILL BE MADE.
 THE REPORTED LANDING 25oo JAPANESE AT SONG CHIN, PLAKSlN COAST OF KOREA HAS BEEN CON- REMARKABLE RUMOR ABROAD THAT A TRANSPORT MATERIAL TOGETHER WITH NINETY BEEN DISCOVERED LAID AWAY IN NElGSBoRHooD OF NlkoLAEvsk APPARENTLY INTENDED FOR THE USE OF THE JAPANESE FORCES TOWARD THE SUMMER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-05
Temperature Declines Sharply.

Wheeling. w. Va, March 4-The sharp decline Tn the temperature caused the maximum stage of water here to be somewhat less than it other wise would have been. At 6 o'clock the 30-foot mark was reached and after re- maining stationary for several hours the water began to gradually recede. Nearly all of Benwood and sections of Bellaire, Bridgeport and Martins Ferry are under water, and there is consid- erable suffering O. account of the flood. Many factories are flooded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-05
Chamber of Commerce Protests.

Paris. March IA meeting of the Amer lean chamber of commerce was held today following which a cabegram was sent to the state department at Washington pro- testing against the recent order requiring the production of original bills by export CTS of goods to the United States. The chamber requested a further suspension of the order, until the department can consider the memorial on the subject, sub mitted through Consul General Gowdy. declaring that 1t Is impossible to enforce the order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-05
KENTUCKY FAVORS
 SENATOR GORMAN
Senator Blackburn Thinks MaryIander Can Go to the White House
 if Nominated.

Washington, March 4.-(speciaL )--Sena- tor Blackburn of Kentucky has just re- turned from the capital of his state and says the Kentucky democrats generally favor the nomination of Senator German of Maryland for President, though the sentiment Is against instructing the state delegation for any one.
 If German is nominated,' said the senator this morning. he will go into the White House just one year from to- day and Roosevelt will not be the only republican to go out on that blessed day."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-05
PANAMA COMMISSION
 WILL LEAVE MARCH 22

usual procedure in specifically naming in the list of nominations Admiral Walker as chairman of the commission. 1t Is usual to leave the selection of the chair man to the commission itself. But there already were slight signs of friction, 1t Is stated which impeled the President to prevent any contest in the commission by naming the chairman himself.
 Rear Admiral Rixey, surgeon general of the navy is going to Panama to make an inspection of the sanitary condition on the isthmus
 It is felt to be expedient that the sur geon general of the navy shall have an intimate knowledge of the situation there, as the marines are said to be left there for some time to guard the isthmus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-05
CHARGES DISMISSED.
Memphis Chief of Police to Be Repri-
 manded By Mayor

Memphis, Tenn, March 1.-The board of police and fire commissioners of the city today dismissed the charges against Chief of Police John T. Mason, growing out the recent municipal cleo ton riots, with the recommendation that he be privately reprimaned by Mayor Williams.
 The board created the office of chief of detectives and named Police Captain G. T. O'Haver for the position. Cap tain OHaver is one of the best-known police officers in the south, and has been connected with the local force for many years. Sergt. w. E. Wetherbee was promoted to a captaincy to fill the vacancy caused by the promotion of Captain O'Haver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-05

Washington, March 4.-Admiral Walker, chairman of the isthmian canal commits sion, had d conference today with the President relating to canal matters. At the conclusion of the conference Ad- miral Walker said he had notified the members of the committee by telegraph to come to Washington at their earliest con- venienee. He said he expect,<s ne com mission would sail for the isthmus on the 22d inst.
 arrange their affairs so as to leave at that time the committee would leave on the steamer sailing a week later. It Is said that the President adopted an un-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-05
THREE WHOLE TRAINS ARE
 BURIED IN SNOW DRIFTS
Snow Flows With Big Gangs of Men Have Been Bucng the Drifts Night and Day But Have Not Located
 the Lost Crews and Passengers.

of men have been bucking the drifts night and day, but snow falls almost daily The missing trains have not been reached. and 1t is probable they will not be until a. thaw sets in. The two mixed trains car ried about twenty passengers.
 The crew of the freight train managed to reach Harlowtown and procured pro- visions and it Is believed the bound passengers on the other trains have suc- ceeded in reaching some of the ranches, where they have been taken care of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-05
Nurses Depart for Japan.

Philadelphia, Pa, March 4.-Ten nurses left this city today over the Pennsylvania roalroad for Seattle, en route to Japan, where they will render volunteer service on the battlefields. The party is under the guidance of Dr.. Anita Newcomb McGee of this city, who rendered her services, together with those of her companions, without hope of remuneration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-05
Bank President Kills Himself.

Sioux City, la, March 4.-Frank L. Larue, president of the Corning State Savings bank, now in the hands of a receiver, shot and kIned himself this evening. The savings bank closed its doors February 15, and it's affairs were found to be badly tangled. The strain and worry of the weeks preceding the failure had affected Larue both physi- cally and mentally, and he had been confined to the house for ten days or more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-05
Rural Routes Established.

Washington, March 4.-(Special.)- Rural free delivery service has been ordered established April 1 in Cren- shaw county, as follows: Luverne, addi- tional service, with two carriers; Rut- ledge, with one carrier. George F. Davis has been appointed postmaster at Mamie, Montgomery county, vice Willis O. Davis, resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-05
Will Await Baltic Fleet.

Port Said, Egypt, March Add miral Wirenius' squadron of Russian warships will leave these waters to- morrow afternoon for Cadis, Spain, leaving the torpedo boat destroyers at Algiers. They will remain in the Med iterranean until June, awaiting the ar rival of the Baltic squadron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-05
EDWARD APPROVES CHOICE.

; London. March 5.-King Edward
 !, has approved the election of Hon.
 } Charles Hardinge. assistant under } secretary for foreign affairs. to suc- ; ceed Sir Charles Scott as British , ambassador at St. Petersburg. Sir > Charles retires at the end of April. . Sir F.lden Gorst. financial adviser to , the Egyptian government will re- place MT. Hardnge in the foreign , office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-05
Fires Have Burned Out.

Kansas City. March 4.-Reports of losses from the prairie fires in Kansas continue to come in, although the fires have burned themselves out. Near Holland the family of John Clune, a farmer, was burned. none fatally. At Holland the United Brethren church and several small build ings were destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-05
NEGRO IS OFFENDED.

Washington, March 4.-(Special)-- . } Representative Williams of Mis- . . sissippi, is severely taken to task .
 } by a negro contributor to a Wash . |, ington paper today for his speech In . } the house in reply to Representa- . |. tive Scott of Kansas. The cores -<
 } pondent refers to the Presidents '
 } dining Booker Washington as . l. merely an exchange of courtesies .
 } between two gentlemen" :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-05
EwIsTowN. MONT. Maj

EWISTOWN, MONT. March 4-
 Somewhere between here and Lom- I< bard, nobody knows just where. three trains, one freight and two mixed passenger trains, have been buried in snowdrifts for two weeks.
 For three weeks the railroad to Lewis town, the famous Jaw Bone" road of central Montana. running 1l5 miles through Fergs county, has been complete ly blocked. Snow ploughs with big gangs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-05
Fifty Girls as Messengers.

Chicago, March 4.-Fifty girl strike breakers" were put to work today by the Western Union Telegraph company to deliver messages. There are 700 boys on strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-05
Fairbanks Is Non-CommlttaI.

Washington, March 4-Senator Fair banks was shown a published dispatch stating he had decided to become can- didate for Vice-President:" He declined to make any statement.