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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
THE c. W. JONES OPENING.
Marked BY Beautiful Display. Sweet
Music and Immense Attendance.

"A scene Of beauty and n JOY forever
WAS heard on all sides ~ the thrOng Of
guests surged into the building at the
brilliant spring opening II the &. W.
Jones dry goods sture, Oh Main street,
rnursdsy night THIS establishment
has been famous Tor lie attractive open
inRs since the biz store was completed,
but none have equalled that OF the spring
of 1904
Hundreds OF lights flashed from every
vantage point, lending additional beauty
to soft fabrics which fell in graceful folds
from all parts of the first floor OF the big
building. Soft, sweet music from he Col
lege Orchestra, led by Prof. +. A Frank.
lin, flOated through the air.
The pretty salesladies were gOwned 10
bewitching costumes, ea~h wearing
handsome roses, in cOrsage and hair, Of
varieties betting the color Of th. ir at
tire.
The salemen Ia full evening drers, each
wearing rose in lapel oi coat, WED with
each other in receiving the guests and en-
deayoring to relieve the crush.
The proprietor, Mr.. &. W. JOINS, also
ia evening dress. looking the picture OF
happiness, was here, there aud every
where greeting with smiles earh and
everyone. and making him or her feel as
II they were the favored guests.
On the second floor was the Mecca
for the ladies. Here was the millinery
department, presided over by Mise Holly
day. where could be seen, arranged 10
the most artistic manner, the latest ere
atlons Of Paris, New York and other
cities, " hich delight the feminine hearts
and create sad havoc with the "Old
gentlemans" pocketbook. The musical
program was varied and attractive Ii
was az follows.
March, Dixie Girl, Lampe.
Overture, The Silver Bell. Schleppegrel
Miss Mamie Timms, solo
March, The Crimson Wing, Ball
Mr. T.. A. Solan, solo.
Concert waltz The Helmet OF Navarro |
Hirst.
Mrs. NJ. Il. Church, solo
Tone Poem, Sunbeams and Shadows,
Keiser
Mr. Theo Bradley, solo.
March, When Lady Leads the Band,
Smith.
Miss Hollyday and Mr. W q. Turner,
duette
Serenade, To Thee, Mueller.
Mr. W. q. Turner, solo.
March, Uncle Sammy. Holman.
The huntington piano used was
kindly loaned by j. W. Adams, agent for |
same.
Ii was 1890 O'Clock when the pro-
gram was completed and the immense
crowd began to leave, all voting 1t an
evening OF real pleasure. At, IL O'Clock |
the lights were OUT the big store closed /
Then the employees Of the establishment,
the musical people and few friends
were invited to the home OF Mr.. Jones,
where supper was served, and at II
o'clock goOd-byes were said. Friday
morning all were at their post OF duty,
ready for big spring business.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
Schedule in effect Jan. 18th, 1904.

Schedule in effect Jan. 18th, 1904.
LEAVE NoRTHwARD.
600 A. NJ. daily. Stops on signal al
0ccoquan Sundays only.
$40 A. NJ. daily. Stops at Alexandria
1905 A. NJ. Sunday only. Stops on
signal at Brooke, Aqua, Wide Water,
Quantico, Cherry Hin, Negley, Occoquan,
Lorton and Alexandria.
lO.45 A. NJ. daily, except Sunday
Stops on signal at Brooke, Aqua, Wide
Water. Quantico. Cherry Hill, Freestone
Negley, Occoquan, Lorton, Accotink
Frsnconia, Seminary aud Alexandria.
LA z. NJ. daily except Sunday. stops
at Alexandria.
6.49 L. NJ. daily Stops on signal al
Brooke, Wide Water. Reid, Quantico
and Alexandria.
1901 7. Nj. daily. Stops at Alexan
dris. Stops on signal at Oeeoquan on
Sundays only.
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
$50 A. NJ. daily except Sunday, Rich
mond accommodation. Makes all stops.
6.2l A. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
srain. Stops on signal at Wide Water
and Brooke Sundays only; at Milford,
nal at other local stops on Sundays only
9.4S A. NJ. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal.
1928 2. NJ. daily, T. A. l.. train. Stops
on signal at Lorton and Occoquen sun
days only and daily at Qusntico, Milford
boswell and Ashland.
500 p. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops at boswell and Ashland.
6.39 z. Nj. daily. Makes local stops
on signal.
Oil Z. NJ. daily. Seaboard Air Line
train. Stops at boswell and Ashland
on signal.
Accommodation train leaves Richmond
p. NJ. daily except Sunday, arrives
fredericksburg 6.33 p. NJ.
NOTE-Time OF arrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
{. c. COX, Agent.
w.D. DUKE, C. W. CULP, W. P. TAYLOR
Gen. Man. Asst Gen. Man. Traf' MAJ
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
Fewer'G allons; Wears Longer.
The FISHING Season.

The continued wintry weather is re-
tarding fishermen in their preparations
Some operators OF shores are ready with
their outfits, but most OF those no run
shor, during the spring are behind In
their preparations. As usual at the be-
ginning of the fishing seasons, fore are
oreeuming to give forecasts OF he re-
sults. and optimists and petsim'sts are
about equal. Some fine white and Jel'
low perch, rock, black bass, &c, are now
being caught.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
Fewer Gallons; Wears Long r.
Nearly q Fire.

A couch in the residence OF Mrs j. +.
Cannon caught fire from ligted match
about eleven o'clock Wednesday night,
and bu, for the GOODNESS and courage oil
Master Robert Denny in dragging it out
a serious fire might have occurred. The
young mans hands were painfully burn
ed. The fire department responded tn
the alarm, but the fire had alresfy been
extinguished.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
FARMERS
INSTITUTE
SATURDAY.

The Farmers Institute will be held at
the courthouse Saturday, March 10Th
beginning at 10 o'clock n. M. 1t VIII
continue until about 1870 p mp win
intermiseion of an hour for dinner. The
programme has been prepared with
Great care. Every farmer who possibly
can sbonld hear it all Those who are
not farmers. but feel general interest in
agriculture, will find much in the pro-
gramme to entertain and instruct
Good speakers and practical subjects.
Come early.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
Boyd Winston.

A pretty wedding was solemnizsd at
the home of the brides parents in Louisa
Wednesday afternoon, the contracting
parties being Miss Lille Belle Winston,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs n. Winston,
and Mr.. Edwin Smith Boyd, prosper
Gus young farmer OF the same county.
Mics Mamie Woodward, niece OF the
groom, was mail of honor, and MIR. Nat
Winston, brother OF the bride, was beet
man. Rev. I. II. Campbell, OF the Meth
odist Episcopal Church performed the
ceremony.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
TELEPHONE LINE COMPLETED
The New Bell Long, Distance Sys-
tom Now Ready For Business.

The Southern Bell Telephone Com
pany has completed Its new telephone
plant here and have put the same in com
mission. Their subscribers and custom
ers are very much pleased with the new
system. LoDg.distAnce telephone con
nection can now be given to any point
where Bell instruments are used, from
any residence or business telephone In
the city. Fredericksburg is to be con
graduated on having q telephone sys
TEN as up-to-date as any In the country
Mr.. W. Thomas Jones IL the manager
for the company here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
Death In SpotsyIvanIa.

Mr.. Lewis Stevens died at his home, in
Spotsy lvania county, on the Plank road,
about one mile from the city. Thursday
night, Of pneumonia, in the Goth year OF
his age He was twice married and Ii
survived by his last wife and ten children,
six OF whom were children OF his first
vile.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.
ST. Patrick's Day.

st. Patrck's day was ushe e in with
a cloudless sky, but with the tempera-
ture at %. IL continued clear n day
with a very light wind blowing, and was
the prettiest ST. Patriek's day for several
years. The knowing ones say there is
good spring weather near.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
AN OLD CONFEDERATE GONE.
Mil. Taliaferro Passed Away in
His Ninetieth Year.

Mr.. James l. Taliaierro, one OF the
oldest citizens OF Stafford county, died at
his home near Potomac Run, Thursday
night, in the Goth year Of his age. Mr..
Taliaierro was a Confederate soldier
and was wounded several times while In
the service. He was shot In the leg,
which made him cripple the remainder
of his life. He is survived by one sister,
Mrs. Carneal, of Washington. Funeral
from his late home in Stafford Saturday
at 2 ID. m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.
-IuanaEauin Rroun Dead .

Judge Edwin Broun, one OF the best.
known and most prominent citizens Of
northumberland county, died at l'roun't
Store Tuesday night, aged alb ut ~
years. Though he had been in feeble
health for some time, bis death was IN
expected. He ia survived by a widow
three aons and one daughter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
no,iea To Tomato Growers.

Parties desiring to contract for
tomatoes TO be delivered at our can
merry. NAV do so by calling on Mr..
Jas. Roberts, at Hotel Dannehl, or
Mr.. Robert Murphy opposite the cans
nery. Roberts Bros,
l-m19-lm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
HON. HENRY FAIRFAX SELLS
HIS LOUDOUN ESTATE.
ItisOne of The Finest Farms in The
State.

A member of the wealthy family OF
Drexels of Philadelphia has bought the
estate OF Mr.. Henry Fairfax In Loudoun
county at the reported sum OF SlOO,O
which is 1925 per acre. Mr.. Fairfax gave
$50, 900 for the place some years ago.
it was once owned by President Monroe
-Warrenton Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
Fewer Gallons! Wears Longer.
Burns Not Yet Captured.

Officer W. r. Hall returned from North
Carolina Wednesday night, where he
went to get party represented to be
Burns, the murderer OF another colored
man here several months ago. The man
under arrest was not Burns The latter
is stil at large.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
For SALE.

dwelling and Q lots In Fredericks-
bnrg. and a farm containing S65 acres
in Spotslvania county. For Inrther
information apply to 3. 4. Foster
fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
POO 600 POUNDS Of Wool Wanted

will pay the highest cash price for
wool delivered at the mill during the
coming season See me before making
sale. John C Melville, Manager OF the
Melville Wooden Mills Co., Fredericks
burg, Va. mcho om
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
Timetable No. l..

Connec lions IS Fredericksburg with k''
APP. r.. and Weems Steamboat Co. As
Orange with Southern K X and Chesapeake
Ohio r. II. ,,,.
The only line 30 the Chaneellors'ilie ana
wilderness Battlehelds.
Eastern standard Time. Daily exeeptSun'
day. W. II. RICHARDS. Gen. Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19

Stemmers on Strike in Richmond.
Eight hundred negro steamers en-
ployed by the American Tobacco Com
pany. Richmond, went on strike Thurs
day, demanding an increase OF hall a cent
a pound. The strikers say that the rest
of the $500 employees will strike, but
the management apprehends no spread
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
q. Y. p. U.
Sixth Anniversary Celebration Next
Sunday Night.

SUNDAY W9ubs
The Baptist Young Peoples Union
have arranged 10 hold their sixth ami.
yerssry next Sunday night at ; O'Clock
in the Baptist church, the program to
take the place of the regular Sunday
night service. This society, numbering
about $50 of the young people OF the
church and congregation, il in ailourish-
ing condition IL does good work in
assisting all of the other organiza
tons Of the chu'ch Ii has for
it's special aim the spiritual eleva-
ton of it's members. Mr. Sill b. QninD
is the president DR.. K. Ii. Pitt, of The
Religious Herald, Richmond, will deliver
the address. musical program has
been arranged, and a most PHEASANT serv-
ice is anticipated The public and friends
of the society are invited to attend.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
For Sale.

At a bargain, 81 inch "Landram''
make wagon in good order. Apply
TO w. F. FickIen, Phone 1O9, City.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
SUN DAY-SELLlNG LAW.
Gov. Montague Has Given His APP
prevail to the Measure.

Gov. Montague affixed his signature to
the bill passed by the legislature abolish
ing the penalty OF Imprisonment for the
sale of liquor on Sunday. Under the new
law II a berroom Is merely opened on
the Sabbath the punishment is fine and
revocation OF license.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
KING ARTHUR u,
Dark Bay, is Hands, 1850 lhs' BY
Lonefellow.

Dam Belle knight, by KnighthOod, by
Imported Knight of st George. This
grand thoroughbred stallion will make
the season of 1904 at BOscobel Farm.
Terms. $500 the season. Book Is now
open. u
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
IMPROVE ENTS.

Smith = Coghill Shoe Company
Purchase Business Property on
Main Street.
The Smith.Coghiil Shoe Company is
engaged, through Mr.. +. p. Stesrns. the
contractor, in pulling down and rebuild
log a large portion Of the property re-
Gently purchased by them from Mrs. Viz
ginia B Patton on Main street, and the
Improvement when completed will give
this firm a large and attractive business
property and will add 10 the general
value of that business port n OF the city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.


A good farm In Spotsylvania contain.
ING 221 acres; well fenced and well
watered. For further information apply
II. |. Oswald,
Scresmerville, Va
mario I'm.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19
BUILDING

The Free Lance Is prepared to do all
kinds Of job printing 10 frst-elass style
At moderate prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-19

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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-08-24

"IVho are uou9" the robbers demanded
the plans Of the other three were al
ready laid 1t was evidently n precon-
certed arrangement. The one called
Domitan shouted "Nowr' and the three
hurled themselves upon Palpak.
Hold on there! Let that man aloneT'
shouted Harvey, rushing in.
His presence disconnected the rob
bers. and they stopped fighting. Domi-
tan. with Il curse and gasping for
breath, rose to his feet and seized his
knife.
"Who are youe' the robbers demand
ed i'm chorus.
The four seemed ready to join
against Harvey.
MY friends" he said, permit me to
say that this conduct upon my own
territory, to which you were not invit-
ed, is most unseemly. l am the owner
of this island, having just purchased it
from the Russian government. I'll have
no murder committed here"
"Youl The owner Of the island of
Ping Shongw
That's what l said! At this moment
own the island"
at is a lier' said Domitan. "You die
on your island, then"
He made a rush, but Palpak inter.
cepted him. The other two, recovering
from their establishment, Joined with
Domitan.
Suddenly from the outer cavern came
the rush of booted feet and the clank OF
arms.
b'Seize them all! commanded Captain
Sergius Orskoff to the force of Russian
soldiers, who rushed upon the combat
ants and executed the order before the
American and the robbers were aware
of their presence.
At the moment Harvey recognized
Orskoff the latter exclaimed:
"The American! l have found you
at last!'
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-08-24
HOW TO HOLD A HUSBAND.

The best known guide to married happi-
ness is to hold the husband as you won the
lover-by cheerfulness of disposition, pa
thence and keeping your youthful looks.
OF course a great many women are handi-
capped by those ills to which women are
heir. The constantly recurring troubles
which aflict her are apt to cause a sour
disposition, nervousSess aud oeclouded
mind.
DR.. RV. Pierce, the specialist in woman's
diseases, of Buffalo, N. Y, after long ex-
perience in treating such diseases, found
that certain roots and herbs made into
a LIQUID extract would help the majority
of cases. This he called DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription. Thousands of women
have testified to its merits, and 1t IS put
up in shape to be easily procured and
is sold by all medicine dealers. This is
a potent tonic for the womanly system.
So much faith has DIR. Pierce in its merits
that he offers $500 reward for any case of
Leucorrhea, Female Weakness, Prolapsus,
or Falling of Womb which he cannot
cure. All he asks is fair and reasonable
trial of his means Of cure.
Mrs T. DoIan, of Madrid, Perkins Co., Nebr.,
writes III was cured OF painful periods by the
use of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, and
his Compound Extract of Smart-W Weed. think
Dr. Pierces medicines the best in the world"
rFavorite Prescription" makes weak
women strong, sick women well, Accept
no substitute for the medicine which works
wonders for weak women.
DR. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adj
wiser is sent free on receipt of stamps to
pay expense of mailing only. Send Fl
one cent stamps for the paper covered
book, or al stamps for the cloth bound
volume Address DIR. r. V. Pierce, cog
Main Street, Buffalo, N. X.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-08-24

country are gradually lost unuI the
tongue os the natives is in use. Thus
It was that, no matter with whom he
came i'm contact, Irons could make him
self understood.
eve will take your came the voice,
and the hayboat was drawn close to
the other Powerful arms We're out
reached to them. and Irons, stiff and
sore from the experience Of the night,
gathered his strength to pass Alma
over.
"A soldier OF the hated czarr' yelled
one on board scanning the uniform Of
the inspector general of prisons, which
Alma still wore zone Of our enc
miesr'
A sharp cry escaped Alma, and Har-
yey sang out:
Have a care how you use that wom-
an! That is my wife She wears that
uniform only to escapew
As he spoke he tried to leap to the
other vessel, but long spear stopped
him.
Remain where you are till we I'M
derstand this thingw said one who
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-08-24

-, sue nau SOuv ---s--.
before and had not returned. l knew
she had been stolen, and, as that was
the morning you escaped from prison.
knew you had taken her. / searched
the river and learned that Charka's
hayboat had gone down toward the
Caspian. 1t was said that man and
woman. the woman disguised as a
man. had gone with Charka. / reached
the coast as soon as possible but
could not overtake you. The launch
had gone before | made the discovery,
or all this would not have happened.
On the gunboat l cruised everywhere,
using the searchlight at night. Last
night we discovered the hayboat and
at once went TO the island.
IL was on Charka's boat" said Har-
vey, 'and il you had used any reason
ing powers you would have known
that it could not have been Koura who
was with me. You say you were told
that the woman with me was disguised
as man. Now. how could ] get Koura
in such a disguise? When woman
Continued on page 3
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-08-24

seemed to be an officer. IF you at
tempt to come on this ship before you
are wanted you will be killed"
what is it you wish to understands
Another and another spear appeared
until regular wall Of lance points
barred him from the vessel.
"Remain where you arer'
The terrified Alma was taken, with
polite attentions, to comfortable cab
in. fitted up in oriental luxury. Here
she saw, weeping upon a divan. the
beautiful daughter Of the murdered
Biartelkis.
"Kourar exclaimed Alma, throwing
her arms around the girl But Kohra,
thinking that she was being embraced
by man, repulsed Alma
"Koura, 60 you not know me? / am
Alma Jurnien"
alma JurnieGf. Am l, then, rescued
again by RussiansY
NO my poor girl; am as unlucky
as you. My American sweetheart, who
was accused Of abducting you the first
time and was thrown into prison at
HIS ~ lIf GtAll " fNlbNA AtA Vi hAAANNf
escaped with my assistance. / wore
the uniform Of the inspector general OF
prisons, and by acting part ] sue
ceeded i'm getting him out. We escaped
from Tihis while the alarm guns We're
being fired The soldiers even came
upon the boat where we were hiding
under the hay, a storm overlook AS.
a., rf
overheard, and the other men deserted
i'm a small boat thinking the American
was the cause of the storm. NJ Irons
and |, left alone, have just been res
cucd 10y the men on this boat. AT least,
| am here but NJ. Irons is held on the
hayboat They thought, as you did,
that | was a Russian officer"
IL know you are not now" said
Koura, putting her arm around Alma.
Il recognize your voice and face. Let
them know that NJ. Irons is a friend"
How shall | address them? DO you
know them well? When did you come"
But a short time ago. | know now
that the American had nothing TO do
with my abduction. OF course you
h0OW llldl my lhlhci hdS uol btSh
found, and had no home. l was lodg-
ing with my uncle, Dimitrl Biartelkis
and one night as l was closing his
house | was seized, hurried into u
drosky and taken to the river, where
l was put into a Turkish cayik."
"You passed u.s." cried Alma, ''but
we did not suspect that you were
there"
"You could not. Even the soldiers
that camel thought they were look
ing for me. but they must have been
looking for you-were deceived. was
thrust into sack and placed under
several other sacks of meal and grain,
and they did not find me. oh, this is
terrible! But NJ. Irons will protect and
defend us"
"Will heT' demanded short, swarthy
officer of the ameer's boat as he turned
Alma rudely around. Let me look at
Won. You have cut your hair If you
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-08-24
CHAPTER Ky.
-FOUR oENTLEMEN OF WEALTH.

FOUR GENTLEMEN OF WEALTH.
T"1HE situation Of Harvey Irons
| on the hayboat was critical
l5-S-,7Sl in the extreme; but, great as
IAzASJ was his danger, he regarded
it as nothing compared to the danger
that threatened Alma. He was al
most exhausted from hunger. cold and
grief. The boat slowly drifted in a
southern direction, making toward the
eastern side of the Caspian. 1t drift
ed out of the ordinary course Of navi-
CATION and he watched in vain for a
passing vessel He watched as long
as possible the course of the ameer's
sloOp and reasoned that it was making
for the nearest Bokharan port. Night
came on. with no rescuing vessel in
sight. Hour after hour he drifted,
hoping almost against hope, ever think
ing Of Alma and of a way to help her
About midnight il seemed to him that
the rocking motion of the boat had
ceased; that it had become stationary
Here is a pretty ness he exclaim-
ed. II wonder If this old hulk has run
aground. The Caspian is shallow, but
l did not think boat like this could
run aground in the middle of it,"
An examination In the dark was not
easy. Harvey slid down the pile Of
hay, cropping about with one hand
while he chung for safety with the 9TH
er. He fancied he saw a faint light
glimmering some distance from him,
but 1t disappeared as suddenly as it
had come. He saw the light again, a
quick passing from one point TO anoth-
er, but showing for moment only.
''Now. that light Is not on a vessel"
Harvey reasoned. cit is a lantern car
ried around by person who is walking
on land. If drifted aground here, GER
tainly there cannot be water enough at
that place to float any kind of vessel.
I've probably drifted on the shore of
sorse island. Is II hNsnifai.I--' t-Aa-A