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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-09-08

can readily comprehend the different
species while those studiously inclined
will find ample material for study in
the living human curiosities and as
sembly Of freaks. Herds of elephants.
open dens of wild beasts, droyes of
camels, 500 superb horses, ponies,
zebras, quaggas, a herd of CRATES.
baby elephant and, animals in leash
are distributed everywhere. Three
rings, three stages, racing track, be-
sides a veritable cObWeb~Of aerial an
paratus. are required to show all the
acts Of the varied entertainments.
Certainly in no other show can SO
much be seen for so little, and no mat
ter what the admission price charged
1t would still be the cheapest show to
visit, because one can see so much
learn so much. and go away all the
happier III the visit Among the many
other now and novel performances in
the ring are the. high jumping horse
contest, Ancilottti looping the gap.
Chico and Solo performing carrying
act on one wheel. Volo, the Volitant
and tumbling and leaping tourna-
ments, not mentioning anything about
the novel hcf.al feats by the cham
pions of all countries Twenty cham
pion bareback riders, all in fact of
any consequence to be had, are mag
nlicent addition to long list of ex-
pert performers.
The new street parade with dozens
OF novel categorical floats will take
place in the morning. All will be here
undivided on Tuesday. September IL.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-09-08
STRONGER WITHOUT U.s."

Editor Independent: Single takers
who may be disposed to support Judge
Parker, may find some food for
thought in the statements of Frederick
vi. Monroe of Chicago. president of the
Henry George association. relative to
n recent interview Mr.. Monroe had
with the candidate Of Wall street
Says MIR. Monroe:
THE democratic nominee was at
supper when called, Ills private sec
rotary received me with urbanity and
invited me into the library. II Is a
large room with books lining the walls.
While waiting for Judge Parker to
come In | was interested In looking
over some OF the titles. thinking thus
TO got an inxling OF the judges tastes
or literary bent hut hia book-shelyes
gave no. hint whatever on that score.
Ills library might have been ordered
In lump without selection for all
the suggestion II gives of the eminent
iuristR predictions.
Judge Parker knew my relations
from my card lie knew that | was
the president Of the Henry George as-
sociation and when luilmatod that |
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Allegheny, Pa


A Myriad Attractions for a Small Price,
No circus ever exhibits in New York
except Barnum & Baileys Greatest
Show on Earth and those in which
Mr.. Bailey is interested in Nothing
else need be said. But the Madison
Square Garden in New York, big as 1t
is. is not large enough TO contain all
Of il. II Is only under the enormous
tents on the road, which have foot
rests for every seat. that the huge
affair can be seen TO perfection, Every
large city OF America Is visited by
Barnum a Bailey. for their greatest
patronage III derived from the intclli-
gent and educated classes OF the peo-
pie. as the wonderful attractions aud
features appeal 10 the refined every
where. In the menagerles one can see
giant and dwarf animals Of all kinds.
witness the wonderful power Of man
over the brute creation. as shown In
the marvellous performance Of the
troupes Of Wild beasts. doing every
thing AT the word Of command " n
weaponless trainer. ncaldes. oil the
cages are ~ animals properly elassl-
fed. so that the smallest child
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-09-08

Among Mr. Watson's writings one
OF the most interesting is his history
OF Napoleon II is splendid study OF
great genius.
There does not live a man who win
not be enlarged In his thinking proc
esses, there does not live a boy who
will not be mado more ambitious by
honest study of Watson's Napoleon.
N you want the best obtainable
most readable. most intelligent. most
genuinely American study of this
great character. read Matson's his
tory Of Napoleon.
The book retails at s225. At that
figure The Independent IN prepared
10 supply it's readers. Address all or
ders to The Independent. Lincoln.
Neb,
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had called to ascertain at first hands
his attitude toward the radicals he said
he understood. But he didn't for a
moment try to deceive me into believ
ing that he had any sympathy with
radicalim. Frankly, he said, while
Of course hope your people will con-
tinue voting our ticket, as they have
been doing at least since 1884, believe
we are stronger without you than with
you 1t was brutal sort of frank
ness, of course; but admired it never
theless.
"He is exceedingly conservative on
the tariff Even the Wilson-Gorman
tariff was too radical for him. He
would not go so far and he practically
said that he would prefer to let the
tariff alone except for a few slight
notifications. Nor was he much more
radical regarding the trusts and imper-
ialism. He admitted that his chief OBJ
lection to Roosevelt was based on the
presidents somewhat riotous disregard
of the constitution. AS jurist this
panied him.
Now let all single takers renew their
faith in the democratic party
H. w. NOREN.
Allegheny. Pa.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22
JOHN a. 3. GORDON DEAD.
Succumbs to rheumatism of the
Heart at His Home in SpotsylVania.

Mr.. John Addison Bilii1gsley gordon,
third son VI the late Addison Gordon, 81
Locust Grove" Spotsy lyenia county,
died at his home, near Sunlight. Monday
hight. of acute rheumatism Of the heart,
aged 81 years.
The deceased served during the war OF
lS6l.65 10 the medical department OF
the Army Of Northern Virginia with
Surgeon Zachary Herndon, Of Richmond.
He came home at its close and had been
engaged Ia farming since that time.
He wac married twice. His FIRST vile
was Miss Fannie Gordon. daughter Of
he late Edward Gordon, Of Culpep r,
and sister Il Mrs NJ. q. Willis, Of this
city. BY her be has three children,
Misses Margaret H., jamie i and Annie
+. Gordon, all living in this city His
second vile was Airs. Sallie Liprcomb,
daughter Of the late John Andfewg, who
survives him Ills living brothers are
Messrs. Thomas C. Gordon, Of Washing.
ton. and DR.. William 4 Gordon, OF
Orange; sisters, Mrs. Alexander Spots
wood, Of Orange; Mrs. F. o. Willis, 81
Culpeper, and siissps NoIlie aud Fannie
Gordon, Of this city.
Funeral services wer' held rom the
residence Wednesday at ] j. NJ con.
Quoted by Rev Decatur Edwards, and
the interment a. Locust Grove the
old homestead.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22
JANSEN-HA ES.
Citizen Of Denmark Wins q Stafford
Bride.

GA the evening OF December 18th, at
Calvary Baptist church, corner Sth < h
Streets. y. ", Washington. d. C., Miss
Jeanette Hanes, daughter OF the late j
". Hanes, OF Stafford county, Va, and
Mr. Christian Jansen, OF Denmark, were
united In marriage by the Rev. DR..
Samuel H. Greene, the pastor OF the
church There were present only the
relatives and intimate friends OF the
bride and groom, among the out oil
town guests being Mrs. J. W. Payne, OF
Brooke, Stafford county, & cousin OF the
bride
Mrs. Mary Nelson was matron oil
honor and Mfr. John FentOn acted as
best man. The little flower girls were
the Misses Gladys and Blanchard Shep-
herd who were daintily gowned 10
white.
The bride, who Ia bright, viyacious
Young lady, was very beautifully and
becomingly gowned 10 cream cOlOred
peau de sole with pearls and lace trim
ming and carried a cluster OF Bride
roses.
Shortly after the marriage a reception
was held at the home Of the brides sis
ter, Mrs. A. r. Shepherd, S05 9th.
Street, n. W, Washington, D. t., where
a supper was served to the weddir
party. The table was beautifully deco
rated with American Beauty roses and
holly. E,
Bride and groom expect shortly to sail
for Denmark and to make an extended
tour through Europe.
We extend to Mr.. and Mrs. Jansen our
sincere congratulations, aud wish them
many happy years OF married lie.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22
ORANGE.
Notes, Personals, etc
UoionvIlle. Va, Dec. 10Th, 1904.

Uoionvile, Va, Dec 10th, 1904.
The Woman's Missionary Society. o
Rhoade willie baptist church, will have
dinner AT the residence OF Mr.. j. W
Faulconer, Of that place, on Wednesday
Dee 18th, beginning promptly at Il
o'clock NJ.
Mr. James l.. Davis haa been confined
to his hume near True Blue with q severe
cold.
The linionville Literary Society will
have a meeting Wednesday night in the
Christmas week, at which a special pro
gram will he rendered
Mr. Edmund HaIsey, who il attending
school at Bedford City, has returned TO
bis home near Everous, for the holida =
Miss Ollie v Luck, Of this place, was
appointed teacher In the public school at
ratum this county.
Mrs Robert Waugh, a highly esteemed
lady, Is quite sick at her residence near
this place.
Mrs James T Clark, near this place, re
ceiyed slight burns and narrow escape
from serious Injuries by the explosion of
a lamp recently.
The preliminary trial OF George and
Lewis Davenport, accused OF the murder
OF John Hume, all OF this county took
place at Orange yesterday before Justice
Perry. Alter hearing a number Il wit
nesses pro and con, none OF whom knew
anything, the accused we're discharged
and went home, y Y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22
Christmas Millinery Bargains,

One lot ladies'. misses' an children
hate: prices we're 6j, 15cts., now 39c's
for Xmas. jones.
One lot ladies' misses, children's hats
rs and 81 grade, for Xmas youget them
at 4Scts. Jones. =.
Another lot ladies', misses children'i
hate, 81, 81 %, $3.50. Xmas prices 69c
each. G. W. Jones.
Lot No. t. Hats, ladies', missee' and
cbiIdren's hats were $3.50, -, 1925
$3.50. Xmas prices 99ets.
Lot No. 3. Ladies and children's hate
highest price ones In the lot 50, lowest
price ones $3.50. Your choice az
Xmas bargain 81 4S c. W. Jones
Lot No. 6 We have 8 or 10 foe hats
any one Of which is yours at ball price
for Xmas. C. W. Jones.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22
Notice..

Richmond, fredericksburg < Potomac
Railroad Company. Washington South
ern Railway Company.
Effective January 1st, 1905. rontinu
Gus passage round trip tickets will be
sold a. follows:
Between fredericksburg and Rich
mond, limited two days in addition to
date OF sale, $2,I5
Between fredericksburg aud other
stations on the 3. F. 4 Z. X K and
Washington Southern Railway at &c
per mile one way distance, limited two
DAYS 10 addition To date OF sale.
The one way ratee between Byrd Street
Station and all stations on above roads
at &c. per mile will be applied to and
from Elba.
Communication ticket books now good
TO and from Elba, will be accepted fol-
passage to and from Byrd Street Sta
ton W. 7. Taylor,
3 Traffic Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22
KING GEORGE.
Ice Harvest StiH's Wharf Injured
Other Notes.

Comorn. Va, Dec. l9.h 1901
A number Office houses hercabouts have
been filled with ic- ranging 10 iaicbness
from ~ to > inches.
Suf's Wharf. ON the PJtom C, wac
considerably damaged by lee Arrange
ments have been made Tor carrying the
freight aud passengers To and rom the
steamboats, by means Of scows and loot
boats
Wild game has suffered for foot and
water since the beginning OF the hard
freeze and snow storms ON the night OF
the 9th. A number of dead rabbits and
cartridges have been found In sections
remote from streams o water.
Some Of the Sunday schools have pur-
chased supplies from fredericksburg and
made arrangements for 81 'horate
Christmas trees and entertainments
next week. 49,,
ltis said that ole Christmas jig less
than usual will be sent 10 town TO be
filed for Christmas this year, and this
lug is said to have lost it's occupation be
cause Of the many recent reports OF la
talities caused by wood alcohol
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22
STAFFORD.
Notes From CarrisonvIlfd,

nrisonyille. Va, Dec. 18th, 1904
The snow Is or q inches deep here.
Q,.ite "A number Of farmers have filed
their ice houses with ) and 6 inch Ice.
Mr. A. 4. Cloe, Of Chicago, is visiting
relatives here.
Mr.. e. Fisher and Miss Anna Fisher.
Of New York, spent few days in the vii
age last week.
christmas will be very quiet here. No
amusements yet heard Of
Mrs. Julia GipsOn, colored, who died
at her home near Ruby, this county, Sat
urday, OF appendicitis, leaves husband
aud | : children.
DR. Oliver BERNARD, OF Hartford, Conn,
IL stopping for while In this village
lie il "A veterinary surgeon.
The telephone is giving the greatest sat
lsiaction, and now since we have II We
wonder how we ever got along without
IL.
A merry Xmas to The Free Lance and
staff
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22
MRS, ?, W. PAYNE DEAD.
Remains Inferred In The Family
Buying Ground In King George.

King George Co., Dec. goth, 1904.
Mrs. Alice Payne, beloved vile of Mr..
+. W. Payne, died at her home in the
lower part OF King George county. Sun.
day eight, after severe illness OF some
weeks. In the midst Of a useful life che
was called up higher to reap the reward
OF lie nobly spent In the service OF the
Lord she delighted TO serve. She was
devoted vile, loving mother, kind neigh
Dor, true In the relations OF life. In
early girlhood she unitSd with the Meth.
odlst church, and was one OF the most
earnest, devoted members OF Union
church, where she will he sadly milsed
She was about fifty si1 years old. Her
funeral took place today ather late home
and was conducted by her pastor, Rev
e. + Holiday The lnterment was made
10 the family burying ground. B.sides
her husband, she Is survived by three
sons and one daughter, all grown. We
extend our-sympathy to the Borrowing
family In their sad bereavement
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22
c.D,GREEN's STORE Al eRookE
ROBBED.
Five Dollars In Money and About $50
Worth Of Goods Carried off.

Thieves broke into the store OF Mr..
harlrs H. Green at Brooke. Stafford
county, Monday night, and took from
the money drawer two dollars in change
besides carrying n about hity dollars
" orth Of goods. They eii cted an en-
trance through thelront door, one fourth
# which is & as 10 the stspe OF Il win
dow with four sssh Thy cut out a
sash and reaching in loosed the bolt and
then opened the door
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22
THE STEAMER CAROLINE.
She Brings Many Passengers and a
Good Freiaht.

The steamer Caroline arrived at her
wharf here on schedule time Monday
night. Notwithstanding the Ice. She
brought up over fifty passengers and a
good freight Ar Christmas approaches
the passenger travel il increasing, and
the next two trips it il hoped will be
record breakers. She left at o'clock
Tuesday on the down trip.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22
Miss Ford to Wed.

Announcement ia made OF the engage
ment Of Miss Elsie Taylor Ford daugh
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs Jas l. Ford, II st
Louis, to Dr. Jas. Avery Draper, Jr.. q
prominent physician Il Wilmington, Del
The ceremony will take place in Ap;il
Mr.. and Mrs. Ford formerly retI ed here
and have many iriends. The bride-to be
who Is o social iavOrite in st. L. uis. Is q
niecs f Mrs. Moll'e tori Tankard q
IL Ill.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22
Richmond, Frederick
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
Schedule in effect Nov. 9th, 1904.

Schedule in effect Nov. 9th, 1904.
LEAVE NoRTHwARD.
COG A. Nj. daily. Stops on signal ~
0ccoquan Sundays only.
S.34 A. NJ. daily. Stops at Alexandria.
1041 AN. daily Stops on signal at Lee
laud, Brooke, Aqua, Wide Water. Rled
Quantico, Cherry Hill, Freestone, Negley
OceoQuan, LortOn, Accotink, FrancoDie,
Seminary and Alexandria.
1.43 Z. Nj. daily except Sunday. STOPS
at Alexandria.
6.50P. Nj. daily. Stops on signal a.
Brooke, Wide Water, Quantico, aud
Alexandria.
1901 P. N. daily. Stope at Alexsn.
iris. Stops on signal at Occoqusn on
sundays only.
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
$50 A. NJ. daily except Sunday, Rich
sa0a4 accommodation. Makes all stops.
6.2iA M. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
tcain. stops on signal at Wide Water
eummlt, Guinea, Woodslane, Penola,
RutAerglen, Tsylorsville, and Glen Allen
Sundays only; and at Alexandria,
Brooke. Milford, boswell and Ashland
daily.
9.4S A. NJ. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal.
1929 2. N. daily, s. A. l.. train. Stops
on signal at LortOn and Occoqusn Sun
days only and daily at Alexandria, Guam
tieo, Milford, boswell and Ashland.
b.28 p. N. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
t<sin. Stops ct Alexandria, boswell and
Ashland.
6.S9 P. NJ. daily. Makes local stOp'
on signsl.
SOC p. N. daily. Sssboard Air Line
train. Stops at Alexandria, boswell
and Ashland.
Accommodation train leaves Richmond
4 p. NJ. daily except Sunday arri' ee
fredericksburg 6.33 Z. NJ.
NoTE-Time OF arrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
&C. COX, Agent.
I'D. DUKE, c. W. CULP. W. ?. TAYLOR
Gen. Mas. Asst. Gen. Man. Traf Man
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22
Church ssrIes.in Stafford

There will be preaching at IlUll's Mem
orial Baptist church, Stafford county
next Sunday, Dec 25th, at IL a m. by
the pastor, Rev A. T. Lynn. Subject,
THE Birth OF Christ.
At Ramoth Baptist church, Stafford
county on Wednesday ,2Sth OF December
there will be a marriage at , p IN, and
preaching Immediately thereafter. Sub
ject, THE Bride and the Groom"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22
RURAL DELIVERY TO cHANcEL.
louisville.
When Established VIII be the First
in This District.

Rural Agent Ed Twin Schriver Of the F.
D. Department was 10 the city Wednes
day In conference with Postmaster Grit
fin regarding the establishments Of aura
mail route from this place to q point
near ChancellOrsville Mr.. Schriver met
several OF the residents OF the section and
was much impressed with the need o.
the service and will recommend it's e.
Establishment This will be the first rura
mall route established in the First dir
trIct
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22

The Mccall Patterns are the only pat
terns made with perforation, showing
the exact hastings and sewing lines and
the seam allowance, without waste o.
material. No other pattern has this lea
ture. For sale at Lowery'S. Fashion
sheets free.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22
COLONIAL sALLANo RECEPTION
The Tickets Are Now Or Sale

Tirkets for the colonial ball aud recep.
ton are on sale ~ Johnston a Pearson
Tickets for reception a'e - c'nts, al
hitting to every IN NJ except the prlviiece
of dancing Reception guests ar ia'i "a
TO look on a. ~ a. they with B'll
tickets for gentleman an lady in cos
tune $3.50 these guests are invited T.
come as early during reception hours as
they may wish There are 10 invita-
lions. admission only by ticsef Ladies
If the D.-A X. chapter will buy tickets
as their contribution 60 the marble col
umn Of Continental Hall.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22
Miss Flora Mason,s Beautiful Voice.

Miss Flora Mason, daughter of Judge
J. E. Mason OF this city, il taking q
course at Comstock's Conservatory OF
Music. 10 Washington. OF mueicsl
held last week, the Washington Post oil
Sunday has the following:
"The Trend Of Time, by Victor Kemp,
is a song cycle, the twelve parts Of which
represent the twelve months. 1t ia f'r
four voices and sttrsetively written
The soprano part was most capa6iy
filled by Miss Flora Mason, of Fredericks-
burg. who possesses a lovely high voc
Of bird like quality which she uses most
infnlliRentlY
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22

Finest silk umbrellas on the market o.
every style and finish for ladies and gen
tlemen, OF gold filed, sterling silver anG
fancy wood handles for Xmas gifts, vii
he found at Norris, the ieweler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22

Cite OF watches, finger rings, iewelry,
and cut glass are always acceptable on
account of the lasting sentiment convey
ed. Go 10 Norris, the ieweler, before you
purchase, and make comparison OF his
atnck with others.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22

Another big lot OF fine furs just received
at Jones this morning Monday. just
six shopping days now, then Amas.
Every moments delay lessons our splen-
did stock. Give iurs Xmas
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22
HEADQUARTERS FOR BUILDING
MATERIALS.

keep all kinds Of North Carolina and
virginia Lumber, dressed and undressed'
Shingles, Laths, Sash, Doors, and Blinds,
Lime. Cement, Calcine Plaster, Plasterlng
Hair. Building and Paving Brick, I'm
and IRON Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
kinds Ready Mixed Paints and Dry Paint,
TJnseed oil, Turpentine, Dryer vsrnisn
and l,ewis's White Lead, Paint Brushes
Al all kinds, Window Glass and Putty,
RuiIders' Hardware of all kinds, Tar
Roofing. Sheathing Paper and fine Brick;
Keep large stock Of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. &" SoII
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Will Close For the Holidays Friday.
The public schools OF the city will close
for the Christmas holidays on Friday,
Dec. 23d, at noon, and will reopen on
Monday. IAnnarY End.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22
Postponement.

The entprtainm MT hich wac to tai e
Mace at Liberty Baptist ehur In Caro-
line coun y, Saturday, Dec 10Th, has
been postponed until Wednesday, ptc.
2S. 1901.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22

Diamond and Pearl Brooches. -You
will find the line at Norris, the leweler
AMI optician, fully up to date His stock
is full of good things, especially in mod
crate -gice goods.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22
"a HoId Kino GEORGE Court.

Judge Mason will hold court in King
George the first Thursday in January 10
try parties charged with felony now con-
fined in iail.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22

The dwelling OF James Parker, In
Essex county, was destroyed by fire
Monday. Nothing was saved. There was
no insurance. Mr.. Parker's family ID
large and In destitute circumstances.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22

The design, the die work on our
dumb bell link buttons Ia unsurpassed,
etruscan, bright and rose gold finish act
With diamonds. Norris, the ieweler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22
m.v Gu. On. No,toIk Route.

The Weems Steamboat Line, 1t is laid
will withdaw all it's boats from Norfolk
throwing the trade to Baltimore.-Alex
andria Gazette.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-12-22

Optical Goods-If your eyesieht is fail
ing / will fit you accurately with the best
GLASSES produced. Norris, the Optlcian.