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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20
Gymnasium Work Begins at the
Colleqe.

Classes in regular gymnasium work
and drill exercise for physical culture and
development are being organized at the
College by the physical director, MIR.
Glasgow. A separate class for the boys
and the girls will he organized, each
class conyening three times week.
This is a different phese Of gymnasium
work from the one usually given at the
College. and will consist not in training
teams for public exhibitions OF gymnas-
tic ieats, but in systematic class and
drill work, aiming to develop and
strengthen the body aud limbs and i'm
prove the general physique of the partici
pants. Emphasis will be laid on the
systematic attendance at the classes, ~
only 10 this way can the best results be
obtained from the work. II there are
any in the town not connected with the
College who desire to join these classes
arrangements for so doing can be made
with the physical director.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20
Mali Contracts.

Under a recent ruling Of the Postoffice
Department o. Washington contractors
for carrying the United States mail on
star. steamboat and screen wagon
routes must be patrons of q postntiice on
the route: 40 a. TO give their personal
supervision to the service. Another In
novation is the free collection and deliv'
ery of mail on star routes, making prac'
ticalIy rural free delivery service to the
most remote sections. Advertisements
for proposals for service 10 the first con
tract section, Including Maryland. Nir-
einia. West Virginia, Delaware, Penn
sylvanis, New Jersey and New York, are
now being circulated, and b'ds VIII oe re-
ceiyed at the office OF the Second Assis'
tant Postmaster General at Washing
ton until 400 o. m. December /, 1904
Poetmssters in these states have been
instructed to furnish detailed iniorma-
tion to prospective bidders.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20
AUTO Max
Covers 70 Miles. from Camden to At

Covers 70 Miles. from Camden TO At
lsntic City in Hour, so Ieeofais.
Atlantic CITY. oct l1.-George II.
Finn. son OF Senator Finn. OF Pitts
burg. made the run in his new 60
horse power automobile OF 60 minutes
and 80 seconds for the ~ miles from
Camden 20 this city. breaking all pre-
yious records for the distance. and
approaching within seven minutes OF
the time made by The fastest OF the
Pennsylvania railroad flyers over a
slightly shorter distance.
With Mr. Finn In the car were Mrs.
Froder. Mss Rose Miller. William
Finn AM Miss Louise Finn and maid.
Members OF the party. who are stay
ing al Hadlon Hall state that they
experienced no discomfort during the
speedy trip. and not an accident mar
red the nm The journey was a trial
for the machine. which Mr. Finn only
recently purchased in Europe.
Former records for the trip were
held by Charles VI Schwdb who MADE
Il in his q0horse power machine in a
minutes. and r. VI. Pease. OF Chicago,
who made the return run to Philadel
phia I'm - minutes. after he had lost
a wager Of $4,000 in a failure TO drive
his machine over the distance in -
minutes The course as taken by the
automobiles. is said TO be Ii miles
longer than the railroads.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A J Payne Game Warden, oi Fairfax
county, arrested Nm Shepherd for
shooting partridges ont OF SEASON. Shep-
herd was fined 10y Justice Hai7lip SIC
and 81 so costs and he wac put under
5000 bond 10 keep the peace
Miss Anna Gwsthmey, OF Hanover
county, who was appointed principal OF
the Beulahville school. has resigned, it Is
alleged on account of one Ot the patrons
insulting her The people, IL IN raid, will
do their utmost to get Miss Gwathmey
to take charge again
Mr. Anthony Goodwin, Buckner Sta
tion, reports a ear Of COZ m raised On poor
land, with the use Of lime, cOutaIoing
1882 good grams The brick work on
the new courthouse was commenced on
Tuesday. Master James Bl6b. Jr, laid
the first brick. Master DAVID Harris, the
second, and Hon. John Il May, the third
after which the brick masOBr set IN
Louisa Enterprise
In the quo warrantO proceedings OF j.
ID. Chaplin and others in the Circuit
Court, OF LoIdoun county, against the
Smokers Gap Turnpike COMPANY TO de-
termine the right oi that company to
maintain twO tollgates Few yards
apart on the turBpiSe between Castle
mans Ferry, in Clarke county, and Blue
mont. Loudoun county. Judge NcOl de
cded against the company and urdere J
one tOllgate 10 be removed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20
FOR STATUE TO GEN. GORDON
Appeal Issued For Funds BY Monu-
ment Association.

The John h Gordon Monument Assoc
iation has issued a circular lett asking
contributions for the equestrian statue
10 the late Gen Gordon.
The letter il addressed espe ally to
Confederate organizations. Ii lays in
part:
November | next and thereafter ia
the time fixed ior the collection OF such
amounts ~ shall have already been and
will be subscribed TO the fund Tor the
erection OF a monument 10 perpei uate the
memory of that heroic son of the South,
Gen. John b Gordon. Ii il now OF i'm
portanc- that we have statements from
all engaged IN this work.
"Our purpose il 10 erect an equestrian
statue of Gen Gordon, which will cost
about $50 600 This must be raised by
popular subscription. Remittances to
T.. ii. Thornton, treasurer, Atlanta, ia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20
SALE OF WHITNEY STABLE
Total for Ninety One Head Amount
to $463. $50.

The sale Of the stable Of the late Viii
liam { Whitney in New York attracted
widespread interest and wac one ~ the
most notable occurrences IN tuffiOm IN
recent years The bidding, particularly
in the case Of Hamburg bought tIr $40,
600 by Harry Payne Whitney. and OF
Meddler. the handsome stallion i1r which
Matte" Corbert gave $jl 900. was
sensational. 4 few Of the other leading
sales were Sandringham, Harry Payne
Whitney $4,000 Nssturtium Milton
Young. $4,000 Yankee, John +. Mad
den. :. 800 Blue Girl, Frederick John
son. $4,000 Eadurabce, ii Payne
Whitney, SIG, 900 Handspun, II Payne
Whitney SD 900. Morning-idr, Harry
Payne Whitney. $1,000. Imp. OOdulu'
James r. Keene, $1,000 Imp. snowy
Corrie. James 4. Keene. Sl4,00O. York
VILE Belle, Sydney Paget, $4,000.
Grand total for ~ head, S4G3, 800;
grand average per head, S5.O9i
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20
NOTICE..

To r. \. Harris, administrator Of Tonic
Thornton. deceased. and Corbiu ThOrh-
ton. heir at law OF Tonic Thornton, decd:
! his is to give notice to COrbin horn
ton. who is "A Nonresident, that will, at the
expiration OF sixty days from date of iigs.
publication hereof. proceed by bin in
chancery to subject the real estate Of
which Tonic Thornton died seized and
possessed, containing fifty acres of land,
adjoining the lands Of j. p. 1urnley and
Waller Wilson, I'm SpOtSylvania county,
Va. to the payment of IA judgment Ie-
covered by me in Justices court of said
county on September llth, 1897, for So,
with interest from said date, and cos Of 10
cents. NJ. n. DICKINSON.
September rs, 190l BY Counsel.
s22W2m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20
HOSPITAL STAFF OF INSTRUC-
TORS.
Glasses Have Been Re- Opened For
the Winter.

The Mary Washington Hospital has
re-opened its classes Tor instruction. The
staff Of instructors for nurses at Mary
Washington Hospital is as lollows:
Anatomy-Dr b. Hales.
Hygiene and Bacteriology-D j. y
Barney.
Physiciology DR. j Z Stiff
Msteria Medcae and Practice-Dr. W.
j. rhewning
Pediatrics 4 e. Doggett
Obstetrics and Gynecology-Dr j h.
Tompkins.
Nervous and Mental Diseases
Hales and Chewning.
Ethics OF Nursing J + Tompkins.
General Nursing Miss Redding
Food and Dietary Preparatipn-Mrs.
" Chewning
ssge-iiiss ReddinI.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20
NUGGETS OF NEWS

Isaac Acheson mayor OF Bingham
ton. Tenn. has been sent to jail for 80
days and fined so for selling liquor
on Sunday.
Four United States soldiers were
killed and seven injured by the pre-
mature explosion Of mortar at Fort
Banks. Winthrop. Mass.
Charged with misappropriation OF
funds OF the defunct Gallon. o.. ma
tional bank. former President T. l..
Haves was Indicted at Cleveland.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20
TWO MORE SUBMARINES SHIPPED
Believed 10 be Destined For Japanese
or Russian Navy.

Newport News. Va, Oct. 1.-Two
OF the Lake submarine torpedoboats.
built at the shipyard here, and beliey-
ed 10 be destined for the japanese or
Russian navy. were hoisted on board
the barge Kennebec.
The Kenncbec will be met up the
coast by a steamship now lying far
out at sea and the big foating der
rick. the OK. from New York. The OK
will lift the submarines from the deck
Of the Kennebec and transfer them to
the waiting steamer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20
For Over Sixty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over sixty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
Ii will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by Druggists in
every part of the world. Twenty
five cents a bottle. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup and take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20
Memorial Services at EIks Hail.

Memorial serv ces were held by the
Local Lodge of Elks Sunday afternoon
in their lodge room before large atten.
dance 10 memory of Pact Grand Exalted
Ruler Meade d. Detweiler, OF Harrisburg,
Pa. who died on the 18th OF June He
was one of the most distinguished Elks
in the order and was president Of the
Board of Governors of the National Elks
Home at Bedford City, Va.
Saturday WAS the anniversary OF the
birth of Mr.. Detweler, and the lodges OF
Elks all over the country held services
either then or on Sunday. This is only
the third time in the history of the order
that such services have been held.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20
Tobacco Sales at Richmond Larger

Tobacco sales during the past six days
at Richmond are reported larger than in
weeks. but the quality OF the tobacco
has not been good. The market has been
active and there is no complaint as to
prices. which are probably as good as
in past seasons. The crop this year,
particularly. is said to be ls-pe, but IT
will probably be brought To market by
degrees, and prices will not be driven
down by any great influx.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20
o..t,...csnoetbs bs Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseas sed portion OF the
ear. There is only one way to cure
deafness, and that is by constitution
al remedies. Deafness is caused by
an infaimed conditi N of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian
Tube. When this tube is inflamed
YOU have a rumbiing sound or i'm
perfect hearing, and when it is en-
tirely closed Deafness is the result,
and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out oi
ten are caused by Catarrh, which is
nothing but an inflamed condition of
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness (caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir
culars, free. f. J. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20

Shot His Mother For Chicken Thief.
Suffolk. Va. Oct 17.-Being taken
for a chicken thief by her 1S-year-old
son. Herbert. Mrs Ellen Jones. Of lyor.
was shot in the back She was taken
to a hospital where she lies in a crit
ical condition There are fears that
the son will 90 mad
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20

II you have children away at school
send them The Free Lance, so they will
keep informed as to home news. 70 cents
will carry the paper for six months.
Don't send your own paper after it is
several days old; the postage alone will
amount to as much as the subscription
price.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20
Death Of a Child ,

The infant child OF MIR. and irs. 3
pavne died at the home OF it's parents
Monday OF membraneous Group, aged j
months. The funeral took place at !
D. m. Monday. lnterment in the City
Cemetery
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20
Allan Apuointed National Councillor

Edgar Allan, Jr., OF Rishmond, csndi-
date OF one wing Of the Republican party
for Congress, has been notified OF his ap-
pointment as national councillor OF the
National Sons OF Veterans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20
Don On'tRunChanCcS

OF purchasing yOus liquor any
where and everywhere, but al
ways 20 where you are sure OF get
ting the best and purest goods.
Adulterated goods are not fit 70
use. We are doing the largest
business in Fredericksburg, be-
cause we never misreprrsent our
goods and always give you your
moneys worth in quality and
measure. We have the largest
assortment Of
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20
The,Lonqest Name.

The longest name 10 the world is be-
leved to be that OF Miss Anna keohoa-
aakalainhueka kaweloaikanska, whose
letters were addressed to Honolulu, II. |.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20

A project to stock Rock Creek National
Park. lust outside Of Washington, with
game birds and animals and make that
reservation in time a great protected
game preserve, is under consideration.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20

The Worlds Fair attendance the past
week was 939.S74, making the total
1876, ,23O, and snother 100000 was
maid to the United States Government
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20

The girl with new engagement ring
invariably extends the glad hand when
she meets her girl friends.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20

The wise man takes a back seat
and watches the fool butt into
danger.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20

During the last 64csl year Bill,
O51 30 went to the u. s. Army in pay.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20

The object of thi, suit is 10 loreclose a
certain deed Of trust from B. =. Sparrow
To Willis DwmmOnd, trustee, 10 secure 70
Elliott DeJarnette the payment Of -5.2lG
by deed of trust Of date January 2n, l'S2,
and 10 pay out OF the proceeds of said sale
in the order of their priority certain ludg-
ment liens debts due by the said B. p
Sparrow to the plaintiii, Granville En-
brey. and others. And an affidavit having
been made and nled that one Of the defen-
dants, l.. a. Kent, is not a resident of the
State of Virsma. 10 i, order that he do
appear here within fifteen days after due
publication hereof, and do what may be
necessary 10 protect his interest m this
suit. Aud 10 is further ordered that a
copy hereof be published once week for
four weeks in The Free Lance, a news
paper published in Fredericksburg, Va q.
and that a copy be- posted at the front door
of the courthouse of This county on or be
fore the next rule day after the entry Of
this suit.
A cOpy-Te,te
Il CnftHI / (Iprx
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20

The Free Lance is prepared to do all
kinds OF job printing In frst'class style
at moderate prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20
IN the name Of the Commonwealth Of
| Nirgiuia

IN the name of the Commonwealth Of
1 Virginia.
In the Clerk s Office Of the Circuit court
OF the county Of Caroline on the 10Th day
Of october, 1904.
Willie Blair, Plantih,
Pganst
jamie Blair Defendant
In ChaDcery.
The object Of this suit is 20 obtain di-
yOrce menSa 81 thOro from the defendant
for the plaintf. on the ground Of deser-
ton by the defendant And an AFFIDAVIT
hayiog been made and n.ed that the de
fendant, jamie Blair, is not a resident Of
the state Of Virginia. il is ordered that
she do appear here within fifteen days
after due publication hereof and do what
may be necessary to prOtec' her interest
in this suit. And il il further ordered
that copy hereof be pub ished once a
week for four weet $ in The Free Lance, a
newspaper published in fredericksburg,
Va, and that a copy be posted at the front
door Of the courthouse Of this county on
or before the first rule day after the entry
Of this suit.
A copy-Teste'
E.K. COGHILL, Clerk.
By 7. {. Valentine, Deputy Clerk.
Frederick W. Coleman, p q.
Pianti1 notifies the defendant that on
the 18th day Of December, 1904, at the law
Office of Fred'k W. Coleman, in the city Of
Fredericksburg, Va, he will take depOsi-
tions Of witnesses in support Of his said
bill.
WILLIE BLAIR,
by Counsel
Frederick W. Coleman, y. q. Ocllwiw
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20

Many young man loves an heiressior
himself alone.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20
Liquors and
7 TobaccoS

In this section of the State.
Our store is the only place you can
find the celebrated Wilson Whiskey
and Canada Rye drawn from the bar
rel. Our brands are too numerous to
mention. We have all kinds OF bot
tied liquors and at our bar you will
find all the leading brands. Call or
write.
Stras burger & Son
One Price Liquor and Tobacco House.
215-2l5t and pit 10th st.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20

b. 2. Sparrow aud l.. 4. Kent.
Defendants
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20

IT Y IIIF UUTIIT VI W. NTTTIIIVTT N ''ITNII IT
Virginia.
I'm the Clerks office of the Circuit Court
Of the county Of Carolipe on the llth day
Of October, 1854.
W. j. Collins and Granville Embrey,
L f.f
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-20

+. K. COGHILL. Clerk.
By r. c Valentine. Deputy Clerk.
K n. |. Chichester, D. q. Ocl3N4W
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-08-19
LOW RATE TO THE EX
POSITION AND RETURN.

On August 9th. 9th, 10Th, 18th
and 10Th.
On September 5th. 9Th. 7ih and 9th
On October 3rd. 4th. 5th and 9th.
The Southern Pacific Co.. will sell
tickets at Wells. Elko, Wlnnemucca,
LoveIock and Reno. Nevada. TO ST.
Louis, and return for $3.50. on above
dates only. Tickets viii be good for
ninety days covering round trip.
BY application to Mr.. T. H. Good
man, General Passenger Agent. San
Francisco, Cal. J. H. Fulton, Division
Freight and Passenger Agent, Reno.
Nevada, or to agents at points above
mentioned, all Information will be given
T. those who desire to lake advantage
OF this rate.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-08-19
A Good Start.

Business men nowadays have no
time TO teach their help the principles
Of business. And because such a
small percentage Of the aspirants for
commercial success are thoroughly
grounded In these matters. business
men are greatly pleased when they dis
cove. one who is, and he is sure TO be
given position OF trust II he is honest
and industrious. A course at Akin
sons Nevada Business Institute.
Reno, will give you an immense ad
vantage over ths crowd. Send for
their new catalogue
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-08-19
Laborer's Friend.

George S. Nixon's labor attitude
may be summed up in few words:
Several score Of men. are employed in
the enterprises he is connected with.
The men who work on his farms are
paid more than they asked for and
more than the prevailing rate The
men who work in his mines and pros
poets average one dollar per day more
than the prevailing rate. and all the
years he has employed men. no man
ever asked him for a rails, Of wages.
Ask those who are working for him.
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tory:
Winnemucca. August 9, 'o4.
Messrs Tobener. Rogers and Har-
rlngton, Virginia. Nevada: Gentle
men: Your favor Of the 9th inst.
received. can appreciate the neces-
sity and justice Of your solicitation 70,
funds. enabling you to make the cele-
oration on Labor Day a success, and
imbued with the American spirit Of
the times, which acknowledges the
actual toilers Of the land as among the
highest and best representatives Of cur
race. and desire to assist in your
commendabIe enterprise, take pleas
ure in enclosing you herewith my
check for 500. Trusting that your
celebration will be all that you antici-
pate IT will be. am yours truly
GEORGE S. NIXON.
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Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera .ne
:. Diarrhoea Remedy.

The uniform success of this remedy
has made It the most popular prepara-
tion in use for bowel complaints. 1t is
everywhere recognized as the .one
remedy that can always be depended
upon and that is pleasant to take. 1t
is especially valuable for summer
diarrhoea in children and is undoubt-
edly the means Of saving the lives Of
a great many children each year
For sale by E. Grlswold.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-08-19
Derby Dives.

"A petition asking that the saloon
dives at Derby be closed. was taken up
by the commissioners yesterday. and
final action will be taken on the 2oth.
M. Buckman was there and asked
that all saloons be closed. The saloon
men were there and denied that their
places are responsible for the many
crimes committed.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-08-19
Several Scraps

The weather perhaps causes men to
scrap. II not weather. perhaps water.
and most likely 0hiskey. A husky
started" to run the Blue Front saloon
and mixed up with Cy Hoover The
husky is In jail Officer Per, also had
to scrap with q bad man before landing
him In jail The town was unusually
lively this week. - i.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-08-19
Residents of Reno.

Mr.. and Mrs. Mart Donelin and fam
lily have removed from Wadsworth to
this city and will continue to make
Reno their home. Mr.. Donelin is en-
ployed by the Southern Pacific, and will
work at Sparks, but will make Reno
his home In order that his children
may have the advantage of the public
schools here.-Reno Journal,
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-08-19
That Throbbin9 Headache.

Would quickly leave you, II you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thou
sands of sufferers have proved their
matchless merit for Sick and Nervous
Headaches. They make pure blood
and build up your health. Only 25c'
money back if not cured. Sold by
Wadsworth Drug Co.
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Generous Contribution

ne following letter is self explana-
tory;
Winnemucca. AUGUST Q ,OA
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REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
ELECTION.

A primary election will be held to-
morrow. Saturday. for the purpose OF
electng delegates to the Republican
county convention. The polls will be
at the DISPATCH office, open from noon
till 6 D m. The judges are 5. Arm
stein. VIM. Macpherson and W. D.
Linton.