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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-01
EXPENSES OF ELECTION.
Virginia Congressional Candidates
Make Their Required Retur ms.

The successful and unsuccessful candi-
dates for Congress in the election OF No.
yember 8 are sending in their statements,
"a required by law. Slemp, In the Ninth
district, spent $11S 20. Hughes, defeat
I'D in the second, spent $40. Allan, in
Third, $22O.42. Lamb, in Third, $780,
70. Southall, in Fourth. $53. Glass, in
the Sixth, put up $iS7 80. 1t cost Hay,
in the Seventh, $241.15- Swanson, In
the Fifth, spent 81, 565, which included
barbecues, hall rent, &c. Maynard,
elected in the Second, spent only SIS.
Congressman Jones and Rixey had not
sent 10 their statements.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-01

We are told that Petersburg has
increased her taxable property over
last years assessment over a million
OF dollars. This is quite creditable
to the city on the Appomattox and
shows she is prospecting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-01
a GRIP ON PORT ARTHUR.
CAPTURE Of 2O3- Meter Hill viii Put
The Entire Harbor Under the Range
Of Gen. Nosi's Guns.

The Japanese In front of Port Arthur
nave succeeded in capturing part OF
2O3 Meter Hill, highly important posi-
lion, which will enable their guns to
dominate the entire harbor They have
lot yet succeeded in reaching the summit
Of the hill.
Below Mukden there has been serious
lighting four days, but no sign of gen.
raj engagement yet appears.
Ii il believed In st. Petersburg that
Marshal Oysma now has only about
10000 men, having sent the Others to
nelp Gen. Nogi at Port Arthur. Gen.
Kuropatkin's army Is supposed to num-
Der nearly 100000
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-01

Who Is to be chief OF police In Rich.
mond is a question much discussed
lust now, but no one knows yet who
will bc the lucky Tor unlucky) man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-01

The Worlds Fair will close on the
first of December with appropriate
ceremonies. II has been in opera
tion seven months and has been a
grand success.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-01

The consul at she City OF Mexico
has resigned togo into the lumber
business. There is q good place for
some one who "wants togo abroad"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-01
NELSON WINS FIGHT.

corbett was Helpless rs q Baby In
the Last Three Rounds.
In the greatest fight witnessed between
little men In years, Battling" Nelson, OF
Chicago, won from Young Corbett, oil
Denver, In ten rounds at San Francisco.
Tuesday night. Nelson was master oil
the situation at every stage OF the game.
For the last three rounds OF the light
Corbett was as helpless as baby.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-01
GOULD BUYS RICHMOND PROP
ERTY.

MAY Build Great Car Plant There.
The fact that Frank Jay Gould has
purchased the Old Dominion Iron and
Nail Works In Richmond has caused q
furry In business circles. Ii Is reported
that he will erect an immense car-build-
ing plant there.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-01

The Mccall Patterns are the only pat
terms made with perforation, showing
the exact hastings and sewing lines and
the seam allowance, without waste OF
material. No other pattern has this lea
turs. For sale at Lowery's Fashion
sheeta Tree.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-01

Select your Christmas presents from
Headquarters. Norris, the ieweler and
optician, has the largest and most com
piete stock ever shown in Frederick
burg, and his goods will satisfy the most
fastidious.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-01

1t is said Speaker Cannon is an ex-
pert at "bluff." Yes, he blufied those
fellows who were trying to bury him
in the Vice Presidential chair.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-01

The largest assortment OF watches to
select from ever shownin fredericksburg
at Norfis', the lsweler and optician.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-01

Nine. Freneess Janauschek, famous as
an actress, died at Amity vile, l.. ! Tues.
day night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-01
TO SECURE PuTNEY'S DIS
CHARGE FROM ARMY.
The Jeweiry Recovered /.

Stephen Putney, Jr., will remain at
Jefferson Barracks, st. Louis, until his
father can arrange for his discharge from
the army. He has recovered all the jew
elry pawned, save one ring.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-01
Mathew. Ju,y AeqyIttsd HudsIns.

In the case OF the Commonwealth
against Erwin p Hudgins, on trial at
Mathews C. H. for shooting VIM. Coles
Hudgins. the jury brought In a verdict
OF not guilty.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-01
Caroline County Sale Of Delinquent Lands

he necessary 10
ee thereon
1909 between
front OF
for which said lands are ~
with the interest cos's anu e"HiEe' ''" T. SMITH
,oo, Treasurer CaroineC County.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-01

Copy Teste:
Nov 10Th, 1904 E r COGHILL' ClerS'
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05
Raps From the Governor.

In this connection the remarks
made by Governor Vardaman We'd
nesday afternoon before the board
meeting when the resignation Of E.
E. Jackson, as sergeant Of the Oakley
hospital was rendered, will be read
with interest, as they are rather caus-
tic in reference to the former admin
istration:
Gentlemen of the Board: On yes
terday when this matter came up for
consideration ! was opposed to the
acceptance of Mr.. Jackson's resigna-
ton under the circumstances, holding
il to be my duty as member OF this
bodv TO give to the world all the
facts connected with this investiga-
ton of Mr.. Jacksons administration
of affairs of the Office or employment
which he held under the board of con-
troll. But after thinking it over and
consulting with his friends, ! have
concluded that it is just to him, prob
ably, to permit the matter to take
this course, so far as | am concerned.
| do not believe Mr.. Jackson is as
bad as the record taken on yesterday
would justify one who did not know
him in thinking. think he has been
the victim Of unfortunate environ
ments. The loose methods which
have characterized the management
Of the penisentiary BY the board q
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05

control and the general policy of the
board of control in the past, probably
led him to think that he could do
some things that he has been charged
with doing with IMMUNITY. He
doubtless thought that if member
Of the board Of control could buy the
products of the state farm, hay ana
corn, and have his land cleared By
the state convicts-l say if those high
in authority could do these things
in wholesale lots and escape punish
ment. it was perfectly natural for him
their employee. to suppose that he
might traffic little by retail on the
outside. and. like them. go unwhippe1
Of Justice, am persuaded, also, that
he did not understand the character
Of the act, the moral turpitude Of the
deeed. which he was guilty Of j.
lending his name to his friend Mr..
Fairchild (who testified that the cot
ton which he permitted him, Mr.. Fair
chiIds, to sell in his name, was mort
gaRed). think it is case Of the
weaker following the stronger in tie
forbidden paths Of vice Feeling thaa
way about It, and with no desire i
my heart TO do him or anybody else
an injustice-on the contrary should
be glad to serve him, to do him good
rather than therefore, / shan
vote for the resolution proposed 81
Mr. Bradley
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05
Emma Gray. Bankruptcy.

In the District Court of the United
States for the Western Division OF
the Southern District Of Mississip-
pi, in Bankruptcy; in the matter OF
Emma Gray Bankrupt; in Bank
ruptcy:
To the creditors ofthe said Emma
GRAY. of Greenville. in the County OF
Washington, and district aforesaid,
a bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the
10 day of October, 1904, the said En-
ma Gray was duly adjudicated a
bankrupt, and that the first meeting
of her creditors will be held at the
office of M. D. Landau referee IN
bankruptcy, on the I4th day OF No
vmber. 1904 at Vicksb Mss, at
two o'clock p. M, at " time the
said creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint trustee. examine the
bankrupt and transact such other bus
mess as may properly come before
the said meeting.
NJ. D. LANDAU.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Vicksburg. Miss, Nov. 3. 1904.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05
Entertainments and
Personal Mention

Mrs. J. j. Richardson and Mrs.
Geo. Wheeler returned on Thursday
after a visit to Mrs. Wheeler's moth
er, Mrs. J. M. Magruder, in Hollan-
dale.
Mr.. William Moorehead of Port
Gibson, is here on a visit to Mr.. Guy
Allen.
Dr. Flournoy Wickliffe, of Louisi-
ana, who is visiting Mr. and Mrs. w.
w Worthington, at Wayside, was a
guest of Greenville friends on Thurs
day
Mr.. L. c Dulaney, of Grace, was
among the visitors in this city dur
ing the week
Mr. and Mrs. L. Pink Smith have
returned, with their little daughter,
after visiting the fair at ST. Louis,
Miss Nan Nelson and her guest.
Miss Searles, paid visit to friends
in Leland last week.
Mrs. ]. ] Hall has returned from
a visit to Mrs George Johnson on
Woodford plantation.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Worthington
and Mrs. M F Wickliffe will leave
on tomorrow on trip to St Louis
and to visit relatives in Kentucky
Miss Matte Aiken is spending a
few days with friends in Memphis.
Mrs. NJ. O. Shivers has been a
guest of relatives in Vicksburg dur
ing the past few days
Mrs r V Garner and little son.
Robert, have gone to spend several
weeks in New Orleans
Miss Pepper of Memphis, is a
charming guest of Mrs. Edmond Tay-
lor.
Mrs. Claud Brook and Mrs. J. ].
Petit, of Leland, paid visit to rel
atives in Greenville last week
Misses Eleanor Stone and Katie
Johnson and Messrs. E. II. Magruder
and Josh Bell were guests during the
week at "Woodford," the attractive
country home of Mrs. George John
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Stern, who have
been guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
hilbert, left on yesterday for their
home in Cincinnati
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05
SOCIETY


Mrs. D. S. Thomas returend
from Itta Bena on Tuesday where
she had been to attend the funeral
Of her brother, Mr.. R. c. Coppage,
one Of the most influential citizens
Of Lefore county.
The friends of Mrs. N. C. Nadell
are distressed to learn that she has
been i'll during the past week.
Miss Mana Young, who has been
"A guest OF her aunt, Mrs. George
Johnson, on Woodford plantation,
leaves today for her home in Nat
chez
Miss Phyllis Sherwood, of New
York, was guest of Mrs. Ward
and the Misses Ward last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Wilzin, of Bir-
mingham, have been guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Leop Wilzin for several
days.
Miss Louise Allen, of Glen Allen,
paid visit to friends in this city
during the week.
Mrs. E. r, Holder left ON Tues
Day with her small daughter for her
home in Birmingham, after having
spent several months in this city.
Misses Mary Tyler and Annie May
Woodbridge, of Louisville, KY, are
guests OF Mrs. ]. ]. Hall.
Miss Maude Bryan, of Alhambra,
was guest of Mrs. Mrs. K. C. Kretch
mar during the early part of this
week.
Mrs. B. F. Thomas, who has been
guest of Mesdames ]. V. Roselle
ana K L, Warrington, left recently
ior her home in Alhambra.
Misses Bette Yerger and Bessie
Erwin, of Lake Washington, were
guests of Mrs. Harvey Miller this
week.
Mr. Abe Mayor has returned
nom Memphis, and will again make
hls home in this city.
Kew. Mr.. Randall, of Memphis,
rs been a guest in Greenville dur
ing the past week.
Mrs. f. Metcalfe Collins and her
laughter, Miss Priscilla, will arrive
few days to be the guests of
mrs Mcmahon for several weeks.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05
Mrs. HARRISON Entertains.

Mrs. Joseph B. HARRISON entertain
ed in her usual charming fashion on
Thursday afternoon at progressive
euchre, in honor of Mrs. James NJ.
Hutsell.
There were about forty ladies pres
ent and the spirited game was played
in the pretty parlors which, upon this
occasion, were rendered especially
attractive by the addition of tall and
graceful palms and brilliant bloom
ing plants.
A menu of tempting delicacies fol-
lowed the game and four handsome
prizes were given, brooch, to Mrs.
Laura Walker, for progression, cut
glass salt cellar to Mrs. Wallace Ar
mold. for lone hands, an ornament to
Mrs. Sadie Ferguson, as a consoia-
ton and a gilt clock to Mrs. Hutsell'
as an honoree's souvenir.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05
Honorees Dined.


Mr.. ]. M. Anderson was the host
on Friday evening of last week at
an elegant dinner given at Hotel
Cowan in honor OF Misses Rosalyn
and Lucille Willis, Of Vicksburg.
The table was beautifully decorated
with cut flowers and menu consist
ing of number of courses was serv-
ed Sweet strains of orchestra mu
sic hoated through the large dining
hall throughout the evening and many
clever toasts were made and the char
mings little ballad, "The Message of
the Violets,' was sung by Mr.. Sam
Bull.
Covers were laid for twentyfour
honorees; Mr.. and Mrs. James Smith,
including aside from the host and
of Natchez, Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley
Henshaw, Mrs George Wheatley,
Misses Lit Rucks, of Memphis, Nan
Nelson, Rebecca Searles, OF Vicks-
burg. Edna Green, of Natchez, Mat
size Wynn, Mary Haper Townes and
Belle Barley, and Messrs. B. C..
Wheeler, H. w. Startling, Sam Bull,
Fearn Wilson, d. H. Hood, ]. c.
Conley and A L Mckee
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05

Fred A. Bivens and Miss Nina G..
Albertson were taken by surprise on
last Monday night when the story OF
their marriage became known
For several months Miss Albert
son has been running the telegraph
exchange at Hollandale, and when
she arrived on the Vicksburg accom-
mediation Saturday eve, she was met
by Mr.. Bivens. On their way home
they stopped at the home of Rev.
Weaver and in a few minutes were
made man and wife. After returning
home they gave the sequel of their
quiet courtship.
Mr.. Bivens is young man and one
of the best telegraph operators in the
city. He is at present operator for
the Wheatley, Anderson & Co. cotton
exchange His wife, Miss Alberton,
formerly lived at Itta Bena and came
to this city to accept a position in
the telephone exchange several month
ago. She possesses many womanly
charms that go to make up true,
noble wife. The Times extends its
best wishes to the happy couple.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05
A Fair Honoree.

"a All AAOhNASSs
Miss Nan Nelson's guest, Miss
Searles, of Vicksburg, was the fair
honoree at a card party given on
Monday evening by Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Francis,
Red and green tints, in flowers
and draperies, were pleasingly ar
ranged in the decorations and pro-
gressive euchre was played at four
small tables.
Supper was served in several cours-
es and about the midnight hour the
guests were reminded of the near
approach of Hallo'een by the en-
trance of a gypsy, who interpreted
many mysteries, both of the past and
present, by a single look into the
palm of the hand.
Miss Searles was presented with a
pearl studded comb, and Miss Neil
son won a white brocaded opera bag,
Mr.. Bayle Shelby won gold scarf
pin, Mr. VIM. Robertshaw received
miniature bale of cotton done in
ivory, as a consolation.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05
III
A LARGE YIELD.

The possibilities of the Delta are
something wonderful. There is no
wear but VIVA, planter can raise
three crops from the same land. Its
fertility is equal to that of any land
ON earth. Last week Mr.. Harrison,
who is in charge of DR.. Smythe's
bopue plantation said he got off OF
"A acre of land 2,6OO pounds of seed
cotton. a bale and a half to "a of an
acre. Such land no one will deny is
worth its weight in gold.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05

The Greenville Advertising Co,
has been recently organized in the
city by Messrs. Fordham and George
Heard, They have bought the adj
vertising space in the street cars and
will soon offer it to the trade. Both
are Young men and will no doubt
make a success of the business.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05
A Pretty Tea.

A Pretty Tea.
A prettily arranged tea was given
on Friday afternoon by Mrs. Steven
son Archer, for the benefit OF the
Presbyterian church. SIS
Priestley-Mercer.
Mrs. Della Shackelford Priestley
has issued invitations to the marriage
of her daughter, Pauline Leila, to
Rev. William Mercer Green, which
will take place at two o'clock on
Wednesday afternoon, November 10,
at Grace church in Canton, Miss
The above will be of great interest
to the many friends of Rev. Mr..
Green, in this city, the home OF his
boyhood.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05

A dinner will be given by the Kings
Daughters on November 18TH, on
which occasion The Home Seekers
and |. C. R. R. officials will be pres
ent. Preparations will be made to
serve all who call. Price of dinner
will be 50 cents. Notice will be given
later of the place where the dinner
will be given.
Mrs. Addie McC. Harvey.
Secretary.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05

Mr.. Jesse Oldham, of Koskiusco,
is in the city, the guest OF our fellow
townsman, DR.. J. D. Smythe. Mr..
Oldham is a cousin of DR.. Smythe,
and is here looking to the prospects
of opening up real estate business.
The rain has killed the dust evil
but has brought into life the mud de-
mon.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05
WAR NEWS SUMMARY.
Ru Associated Press.


There have been no develop
ments in the Manchurian war
} zone.
} The armies remain in in
trenched positions maintain
ing desultory artillery duels
with occasional small affairs
along the extended front.
Dispatches from the front give
no explanations Of the delay
in reneying the fighting.
A detailed report of the ope-
rations against Port Arthur
from Toxic indicates that the
Japanese are slowly approaeh-
} ing the inner works and st.
etersburg takes gloomy
view of the situation there.
Dispatches indicate that the
Russian war office is prepared
} for the announcement of the
} fall Of the fortress.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05
Wednesday Afternoon Tea.

A most enjoyable tea was given by
Mrs. M Ready on Wednesday after
noon The house was converted into
a veritable bower of palms and des-
pite the inclement weather, there
were many ladies present. Miss LII
ellie Dunn presided at the punch
bowl and Misses Jennie Cannon, Jen-
ME Moore, Marguerite Ryan and M,
Z. Craft were tea girls,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05
A Charming Affair.

A very charming affair of the week
was the card party given by Mrs. Le-
liza Jackson to the Tuesday morning
club, where Mrs. George Pierce was
the prize winner.
Mrs Jackson's guests included
Mesdames f. N. Thomas, Herbert
Eskrigge, Edward Holland, H w.
Lennon, ] L. Hebron, Ben Hum
phreys, Louis Mosby, VIM Crump,
and George Wheatley.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05

Miss Anna Gilkey left this morning
to spend the winter in Chicago, hav-
ing accepted business position in
that city, and will be at home with
her sitter, Mrs. S. Nellie, 36o2 Grand
Boulevard.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05
For Sale

A handsome lot in Race Track Ad-
dition, 8ox185 feet, block from
street car line; blocks from paved
street. Apply to 7. P. Reynolds,
at H. N. Alexanders lumber Office.
nov 8
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05
~~~~~~~~~~~>~~<'

The sidewalks on many of the city
streets are almost impossible afr
a rain. On Poplar streets where
scores of little school children have
TO walk to and from school after a
rain, it is almost impossible for the
little tots to get along. The holes
and sunken ground holds the water
and there is no escape. The street
supervisor should see that these piac-
IS are filed up to protect the health
of these chilrden, as far as possible.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05

Wheatley, Anderson & Co., will
receive at theri office next Tuesday
night the election returns and invite
the public out 10 hear them.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05

Work on the streets has been start
ed on Washington avenue across the
railroad. 1t is now signed by some
members of the council that Central
avenue should be paved in front Of
the Southern depot, also the street
along the east side of the depot to the
end of the platform SO that the wag-
ons in going there for freigh. will not
bog up in the mud and after getting
out unload it on the Walnut street
pavement.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05
Come and see It.

The Geisc- Mann Buggy Company,
is doing good business. The peo-
pie are fast finding out that they can
purchase as good if not better bug
gy for the same money than through
the catalogue house. This house is
making its reputation on it's prices.
Only last week prominent citizen
of Leland, after trying the biggest
buggy houses in the country purchas-
ed 26 sets of buggy harness of this
house, not only for less money, than
had been offered elsewhere, but a
better harness.
These are the people to see # You
want anything in their line.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05

Sam Correro and ALA Schera,
charged with fighting, were fined IS
and costs.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05
Sans Souci Club Entertainment

The Sans Souci Club will be en-
tertained by Mrs. R. Tayor HARRISON
on Thursday afternoon at one
o'clock
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05

The brick to finish paving the
street has arrived an the force is at
work again.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05

Big sale of mems clothing, at Hat
ter's.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05

Fay hose, for misses and children.
at Hafter's.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05
Mrs. T. P. Mcmahon to be Hostes.

WI II 7 2HNH'HOHHS1H " ~
Mrs. T. P. McMahon will be the
hostess at the second in the series of
teas being given by the Ladies Aid
Society of the Episcopal Church,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05

A Surprise. -
The relatives and friends OF Mr.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05

,se. French fannsIs, 20 At ase, At
Hsfter's.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-05

NOININN TT y
Miss, NOV. 8. 1904