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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09
TAE WAR.

Conflicting reports from Russian sOur-
ces are to the effect that the Vladivostok
squadron sank Japanese cruiser, two
torpedo boats and transport, besides
smaller ships, at Gehean.
TIE JspsI csc partially protected cru's
er KaimOn struck mine and sank in
Talienwan bay on Tuesday OF a crew
Of $50 all but 20 were saved.
Port Arthur il entirely surrounded on
the land side, according to Chinese refu-
gees at Chefu They say two Russian
warships are miss n Z and the SeyastOpOl
is injured.
Gen. Ksshtalinsky surprised a Jap
anese outpost at Lanyansan and claims
20 have won in the fight which followed
although his forces retired. His lossee
were 300 and he says the Japanese lost
900.
Several bic ody land fights are report
ed from various sources in MAnchuriA.
but the news il contradictory
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09
VIRGINIA NEWS

IN order To deter people ~ much AT
possible from carrying concealed weap
ons Police Justice CTutchheld, Oi Rich
mond, raised the punishment TO slOOO
fine and thirty days In Jail
Rev. Joel T. Tucker has resiRnei az
pastor 0i East End Baptist church, Rich
mond, because Of inability to reach an
agreement in the matter Of moving the
church 20 more desirable location,
Capt W. J IBohanon, master OF the
old Bay Line steamer. Alabama, il dead
Cancer of the stomach was the cause.
Capt Bohanon Was born at Mathews
&C. IL Va fifty five years ago. lie had
been in the service OF the Baltimore
Steam Packet Company for more than
thirty years. He il survived by n widow
Who was Miss Columbia Spray, Of Mat
news county, one brother and three
sisters
Mr.. George W. Faulconer, Sr. one OF
the Oldest citizens OF GOrionsville, died
Friday at the home Of his son, Herbert
FAucOnpr, ia Scottsville Va, and WA
Inferred in MsplewOod Cemetery at Cor
louisville. He Was the last OF seven
brothers, who lived in and around Cor
louisville He was the father OF fifteen
children. aud leaves most estim8blr
vile and large family Of children, orand.
children and greAtgrAndchildren 1t was
told him in bis youth by gypsy that
he would be father Of fifteen children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09
BRYAN AND CLEVELAND.

Eight years ago when VIM.
Bryan, with little or no National
prominence, made his famous Chi
cago convention speech, which STAN
peded the delegates and resulted il
his own nomination for the presi-
dency, be became the idol OF the DEM
ocratic party, and II it we're possible,
be increased his popularity during
his memorable personal campaign,
which terminated in his defeat in the
electoral college. while he nearly di
yided the popular vote OF the cOun-
try with his opponent. Again -four
years later he was unanimously
chosen the standard-bearer OF his
party, and so firm was his grasp OF
leadership that he forced down the
throats of the party a financial plank
which was in conflict with the best
Judgment OF the leaders. During al
shis period Grover Cleveland was
looked upon as an outcast and a
traitor by many Democrats and his
name was Kissed wherever the clans
were gathered together. Today the
pendulum OF popularity has swung
from Bryan toward Cleveland, and
We find Bryan passing among the
st. Louis delegates unnOticed. Re
spectful hearing will be given him,
but his advocacy of a question will
be sufficient guaranty of it's defeat.
On the other hand, the mention of
Cleyeland's name brought this greHt
gathering OF Democrats to its feet,
and tumult and pandemonium reign
ed for ten or fifteen minutes. Under
all the circumstances, this is re-
markable demonstration, and the
yindication Mr.. Cleveland has received
at the hands of this great gathering
OF reunited Democracy must mean
more to him than any other honor
he has ever received in his distin-
nuIshed career. The outburst was
spontaneous, and North, South, East
and West united in paying each it's
tribute OF vindication.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09
CAROLINE.
w. T. c. v. Address-HouSe Party
Other Notes, Personals, Etc.
b. wing Green, July Gth, I90I

Bowling Green, July 9th, l9O4-
The address by Mise Basher before thr
". & r. L. ia the Methodist church on
lust Friday night wha largely attended
and much enjoyed.
Nlrs Iiidgely Collins IL spending this
week in " ashlngton,
Mrs. hruston aud two daughters, OF
Baltimore, A'e among the recent arrivals
at the Lawn, where they will spend
some time.
DE-. and Mrs. {. 5. Webb and little son
have returned from visit To her parents
Ia Orange
Mi4r Maude Broaddus spent several
DAYS uf this week in Richmond.
Rev l.. purrman filled his regular
the Methodist church Sun
day morning An night ana Rev, IS Ware
preached in the Mission that afternoon.
Mr. T. b. French, of Richmond, spent
the Fourth 10 town. lie came up To visit
his children.
Mr.. aud Mrs W {. Boyd and little SOD,
OF Richmond, spent Sunday and Monday
with her parents. MIR. and Mrs. Il ID
Cughill-
Quite a number of our citizens enjoyed
IL lish fly on the Fourth at Smoorspond
Miss Bessie Chandler returned to her
home in Atlanta on Sunday night, alter
"a short visit to relatives here.
Misses Annie and Jean boswell OF Dos
we'll; Sadie Scott, OF Tsppshaunock ;
Nellie Borum, of Bowling Green, and
l'attie Cary, of Richmond, are the guests
at the house party given this week by
Miss Annie W hite at "Old Mansion the
hOepitable home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs j. l. Whit.
Mr. Bransford IeItwirh and little
daughter of Richmond, spent the Fourth
with the family of Mr. W q. COghill, at
Milford.
Maj and Mrs. X o. Pratross willleaye
on Friday for Essex, where they will
/ spend week with friends.
Messrs Harry Coghill and Tack
Garrett spent several days of this week
with friends in Washington.
Mrs. Byron Vincent of Norfolk, ia the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs r. ID. Vincent
Mrs e. L. Baker and two little dRugh.
ters, of Knox vile. are the guests OF Mrs
Lima Baker
Mrs Ioel llaines and little son, Clifford,
left on Saturday fur L0udOun, where
they will visit relativer
Miss Lille kessIer who has assisted
Mrs Haines in the millinery department
since March, left on Saturday Tor her
home in Mary land. She will return tn
the fall
Mrs. Harvey Moore and little daugh-
Ter OF Gloucester, are the guests OF Mr.
e. II Ennip
Farmers have begun 20 thresh their
wheat. and the J ield is larger than ex
pected
Mr. ). q Coghill and family, Of your
city. spent portion of this week with
the family OF Clerk r, r. Coghill
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09

The pOpulists have entered the
contest for the next Presidential cleo
ton with Thomas Il. Watson, OF
Georgia, as their candidate for Pres
ident, and Thomas I'll Tlbbles.
OF Nebraska, for Vice President.
There are too many Thomases on
that ticket to accomplish anything,
and after the November election
Watson will want to know "where
am al?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09

The Roanoke COW got a black eye
by the council OF that city last Tues
day night. She has been queen of
the walk" for years to roam when
and where she pleased, but sheis now
done for. Twenty OF the city's law
makers sat on her case and decreed
by a vote Of IL to 8 shat after the
first OF next January her roaming
liberties" shall cease. A convention
of cows has been held and there is
great lamentasioD.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09
The NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC
CONVENTION
williams Temporary Chairman
CLARK Permanent Presiding officer
Bryan Swamped by CAT TO 2e9
Votes in the Illinois Fight.

Votes in the Illinois Fight
The National Democratic Convention
convened Mt noon Wednesday, Hon.
John Sharp Williams, of Mississippi.
| Democratic leader in Congress, WINS mndt
| temporary chairman. In his speech, ne
characterized former Secretary Roots
speech at the National Republican Con.
yention in praise OF the President piece
/ of inter pgotism, and said that the Re
publican platform deals mainly in boasIs
/ that the Republican party il and WINS
directly responsible for every good Ihirg
/ that God sends to the nited States. A
great outburst OF applause followed bic
mention of Grover Cleyeland's name.
/ Cheering for Cleveland continued Tor
several minuteF Mr. Williams. c0utiBu-
ipg. said Joe Wheeler was more in esi.
deDce at San Juan than the strenuous one
himself and Wheeler was Democrat
Chairman Williams, summing up the
/ situation, said our nominee will act M
der the constitution for oil the good OF
those at home, and not under the exclu
sive good of tarifl benefciaries.
The Democratic National Convention
held TWO sessions in St. Louis Thursday
and adjourned until 10 O'Clock Friday
/ The early session was brief
The failure of the credentials commit
tee TO report csused adjournment at IL
O'Clock until p. IN.
When the convention reRssembled n
stormy session began. As Mr.. Bryan en-
tered the hall an ovation was started
and lasted half an hour. The Parker men
I a .bs- tbrraf had hmm r.
ranged by the Hearst men and Tam
many, so they started a counter demon.
stTatlOn.
After the convention resumed business
the report OF the credentials committee
was presented by Chairman James NJ
/ Head, of Tennessee.
Mr. Bryan mounted the platform to
read minority report in favor OF seat
ing the Harrison and Hearst delegates
in the illinois contests. llemade aspeech
/ in support of his attitude, declaring the
men who ran the State convention In
Illinois were on a level with train rob
bers.
There was further debate, which led
Mr.. Bryan TO make n second speech. The
convention voted, G47 to 800, against
him and in favor OF the full majority re.
port, thus showing that while it gave
him the tribute Iagreat demonstration,
things were different "a far as votes were
concerned
The committee on permanent organi-
zation reported, recommending Rep E.
sentative Champ Clark, OF Missouri Tor
permanent chairman. He took the
chair and made speech, disscuseing the
issues Of the campaign
The convention then adjourned until
Friday morning
At the hour of going to press ballOtting
had not commenced All indications
point to nomination OF Parker
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09
AN APPEAI-THE MARY WASHING
TON HOSPITAL.

1t has been only for the past few
years that the minds OF the kind and
benevolent people of the various
communities became impressed with
the necessity of "a hospital in the
smaller towns of the State and cOun-
try. Prior to that patients were
either sent TO hospital in the large
cities at great expense or treated at
their homes with such surgical and
medical attention as they could OBJ
tain. These conditions, il was dis
covered, did not meet the demands,
as one was too expensive and out OF
the reach of all but few, and the
other Left the patient without medi-
cal attention or skilled nursing,
Moved with pious desire to i'm
prove this state of things in ourco
munity and 20 afford every unfortu-
nate skilled treatment, good nursing
and proper diet, the kind and beney-
olent people of Fredericksburg some
eight years geographically ladies
who lead in such good wOrks-cOn-
ceiyed the idea of erecting, and did
erect. the Mary Washington Hos
pital, and since its erection large
numbers OF persons, suffering from
wasting diseases or from accident,
have been the recipients OF it's diligent
care and ministratiOns, and many
have been restored to health and
soundness whose lives were despaired
OF or whose relatives and friends had
abandoned allhOpe OF their recovery.
The hospital has done noble work,
and the seli-sacrificing ladies who
have had charge OF il and who have
given to it their time, money. pray
ers and tears in it's struggles for life.
deserve the praise, cooperation and
substantial assistance OF the entire
community
The management is now In need OF
help, and has reached point in its
struggle where they must be assisted
by a generous public or this heaven
born institution must cease its be
nevolent and effective efforts for the
present. People of fredericksburg,
which shall it be? Will you send it
on it's high and holy mission Of min
istering to the suffering by contrib
uting OF your means to those noble
women or will you withhold your aid
and allow the institution 20 close its
doors and be turned over to the birds
and batsP There is but one answer
for you to give, and that answer, we
are sure, you will give. You will
make glad the hearts Of the lady
managers by a generous cOntribu-
ton to the committee they will send
TO you, and by your generous CO.
operation their piOus work to the
suffering will continue and you will
be blessed in your aid to this noble
institution.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09
Letter TO Rufus Limerick
Fredericksbure Va

Dear Sir; Here's paint that's being
sold 20 bargsin-h hunters;
10 per cent lead
90 " " zinc
20 baryte
20 " whiting
Barytes and whiting are sand and white
wash, not paint.
Some people must like gold bricks
The name of that paint is - "purt
lead. and zinc" The dealer who cells il
says it's az good as Devoe
Yours truly
81 + w DEyOE & Co
z, S,-J W. Adams sell our paint.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09
PEEr ERIcK w. COLEMAN, Pa.
ip1SW4w

NIRGINIA-In the Clerks ONCE of the
Circuit Court OF the County Oh spot
sylvania on the nth day of June. 1904
Bette l.. Clark, w. F. Clark, Nellie Clark,
Priscilla Clark and NJ. Attic Clark,
Against
Jas p. Turnkey adm illustrator of Richard
Clark, deceased. Elizabeth CLARK, jennie
CLARK and Richard Clark, last two beng
infants under IL years OF age, by A. l..
Embrey, guardian all Item, Defendants
In Equity.
The object of this suit IS to obtain a ne-
cree for the sale of the real estate OF which
Richard Clark died seized AMI possessed,
and division Of the proceeds among The
children of Richsrd Clark. deceased.
And an affidavit having been made ana
filed that the defendant, Elizabeth vi IT,
is not a resident OF the state of Virginia,
il is ordered that she do appear here WIN /
in Is days after due publication hereof,
and dc what may be necessary TO protect
her interest in this suit. And 1t Is turther
ordered that a copy hereof be published
once a week for four weeks In Inc free
Lance. and that copy be posted AT the
front door Of the court house OF this coun-
ty on or before first rule day next succee l.
ing of this court.
A copy-reste:
+. II. HARRIS. Clerk.
FRED, RICK w. COLEMAN, p. q.
jefs-w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09
Excursion From Oranae.

The excursion from Orange over the
p. f. & p. r. r. Marrow GUsge) Friday
brought down about one hundred
col0red people and about twenty white.
They spent the day here and left on the
return trip at $50 10 the afternoon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09
Local Markets

Corrected BY Simon HiTsh 4 Bro,I
Wheat, SO TO 90; corn, new, 60 to
81, meal, 81 .4Oto 81 10 per 100 pounds
sats. 40 to so; fowls Qive), Z to 8;
chickens. live, ~ to Ia; ducks, live, 8 to
8; turkeys, 10 20 II; lard, II to II,
Spring chickens, II to IL per pound;
eggs, II to Is; butter, 10 to 20;
hams, IA TO II; Irish potatoes, n
to SOC; beef 3 to 3Jis; pork, 6 to q; veal,
az to .; lambs $3.50 to $3.50; hides.
(green) 5 to 6; hides dry g to 10; sailed
hides, Z to s; baled hay, f15 to f16 per
ton.
Wool-Unwashed, 23 to 20; washed,
20 20 20.
Leaf Sumac-55 TO 90 per 100.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09

The following postmasters have been
appointed: Green Spring Depot, Louisa
county-Miss Texasia c. Boston, vice
Lewis Yancey, resigned; ROutts, Eau
quier county-Mrs Alice Smith, vice
POney II. Lee, resigned,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09

Death Resulted From Kick Of Horse
Mr. Peter Martin, Of Marganna, Cul
pepper county, was kicked by horsf
last Thursday and died Friday. The
horse was standing In path in tht
pasture, and Mr.. Martin approached
laying his hand on It's hind quarters
when the animal viciously kicked him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09

IN SPITEOf the poor wheat crops TIT
| Deerine Binders and Mowers have
broken all records this season. Our sales
on these machines have been remarkable,
considering crop conditions, and not one
breath of complaint has been heard. They
are the best that money aid brains can
build. Everybody in touch with Ereder-
icksburg knows the history of the HuskeT
and Shredder business last fall. The Deer
ing won the highest praise where Others
failed. Deering Corn HarvesterS gave
satisfaction last year, they are better now.
When you come 10 town call and see us
and LET us talk Corn HarYesters and Husk-
ers and Shredders. Thanking the farmers
for their strong support. we are,
CHAS. WALLACE & BRO
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09

xyIRGINfA-Int the Clerks once of the
' Circuit Court of The County OF spot
sylyania on the 18th day OF June, 1901.
Rose Minor, Ella Doffyer and Fannie
Watkins, flallllila'
Against
Jas. p. TURNKEY. administrator OF Chas.
Minor, deceased, .ln0. Sibley ana Anna
Minor Defendants.
In Equity and upon attachment.
The object Of this suit is 10 attach the
DOVER interest of Anna MINOR, widow OF
Chas, Minor, deceased. in 10 acres of land
living in the county Of SDOtsylyania, oil
which Charles Minor died seized and
possessed, and which was conveyed 10
him By Lucy f.. Temple by deed 0i date
24th OF September, 1894, and recorded IN
the Clerks Office Of Spots lyanIa county.
And an affidavit having been made AMI
filed that the defendant, Anna Minor Is
M: a resident OF the state OF virginia, II
is ordered that she do appear here wlthlnl
Is DAYS after due publication hereof, ana
do what NAV be necessary 10 protect her
interest in this suit And ii IS further
ordered that copy hereof be published
once week for -four weeks in The free
Lance, and that copy be posted at the
front door of the courthouse Of this cOuil
ty on or before first rule day next succeed
ing OF this court.
A copy-Teste; ..,o
T. A. HARRIS, Clerk.
FHEI ERICK w. COLEMAN, p, O.
ieiSW4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09
Opera Chairs For Sale

| have for sale very cheap $50 CON-
Portable Chairs which have been used
in the Opera House here. For terms
apply TO Is. dOLDSMIIH
iv9 III President.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09

Hiram l.. Sebra and Miss Pearl o..
Haynie, both of Westmoreland, were
married Wednesday. Rev. DR.. George
w. Beele officiating.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09
Richmond City a Per Cent. Bonds
For Sale.

Messrs. Branch. Cabell & Co, I'LL
f. Main Street, Richmond, Va, offer
for sale Richmond City Per Cent,
Bonds, due 1898, for 1861. Buy quick
if you want them, rs they reserve the
right TO advance price without notice.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09
WANT ED

1000 tons Leaf Sumac, for which
the highest cash price will be paid.
We are headquarters for Leather,
Rubber and Cotton Stitched Betting.
John Ct. Hurkamp Co.,
Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09

TN the name of the Commonwealth
l. of Virginia. In the Clerks Office
of the Circuit court of the county OF
Spotsylyania on the 9th day OF July,
1904.
LILLIAN McKenna, plaintlif,
against
Thomas F. McKenna, defendant.
The object Of this suit is to obtain
from the defendant for the plalntiii
an absolute divorce. And an affidavit
having been made and filed that the
defendant, Thomas +. Mckenna, IL
not a resident of the State of Virginia
IL is ordered that no do appear here
within fifteen days after due publica-
ton hereof, and do what may be nee
essary TO protect his interest in this
suit. And it is further ordered that a
copy thereof be published once a
week for four weeks in The Free
Lance, and that a copy be posted at
the front door of the courthouse OF
this county on the first next succeed
ing rule day.
A copy-Teste:
T. A. Harris, Clerk.
l.. J. Graves, d. q. l9w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09
Hanover School,

MISS W. F. SCH00LER, Principal.
Will reopen on Monday, Sept 9Th, Mt
fredericksburg, Virginia. English
Branches, including Higher Mathe-
matics and the Sciences. taught. Also
Latin, French and German.
Terms payable quarterly in adj
vance. For further information adj
dress
MISS w. +. SCHOOLER,
fredericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09
Lightning Struck Capitol.

Lightning Struck Capitol.
Lightning struck the flag staff on the
capitol building in Richmond and shat
tered it. 4 nearby lightning rod caught
the charge and carried il 90 the ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09

If you're the average size and send your measure
you'll have no trouble in being fitted. It's worth
trial anyway.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-09

All purchases of S. 90 or more are sent trans
portation FRI you live within hundred miles Of
Washington
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-31

storing now and conditions may i'm
prove there. The sale of some really
first-class wine by even a few handlers
will enhance the reputation Of Califor-
mia wines generally, but I tell you it
will be a long time before the prejudice
aroused by the unwise methods en-
ployed up to date can be overcome.
California cannot begin too soon the
efforts to redeem herself, and the man
who grows the grapes should take just
as strong a part in 1t as the man who
handles the product"
Perhaps these remarks will not be
palatable to California wine men, but
there may be much truth in them. That
no wine Is kept in the cellars in Califor-
MIA long enough to be matured, how
ever, is too broad statement, for right
at this fair are vintages from Califor-
MIA twenty-five years old. 1t is true
that nearly all wines from the Golden
State were off" when tasted here, but
the same was true of the foreign wines
and lack of cellar facilities and the
warm weather were blamed.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-31
COMBES PRESENTS PLANS
AFFECTING THE CHURCH

PARIS, Oct. 30.-Premier Combes
yesterday presented the Governments
project for the separation of church
and state to the committee of the
Chamber of Deputies which has charge
of the subject. The measure embraces
twenty eight articles, which do not diff
fer materially from the Combes meas
ure heretofore proposed. Some of the
chief features of the Governments bill
are as follows:
Instead of making an outright sepa-
ration, as the committee proposed.
Combes provides for a period Of tran
sition with the view to the organiza-
ton of the church conditions. and al
lows the clergy an indemnity of 400
francs for four years following the
separation, in order to permit Of their
making new arrangements for the pri-
vate support of the churches. A system
of pensions is provided for the digni-
taries of the church according to age
and position; provision is made against
public and religious manifestations on
the streets and highways; the general
supervision of cults is retained: the
French embassy to the Vatican is sup
pressed, and there are many detailed
provisions for carrying out the new
regime.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-31
PETER AND FERDINAND
PLEDGE FRIENDSHIP
Rulers OF Servia and Bulgaria Meet
and Urge Closer Union OF
Two PpOnIeS


SOFIA, Oct. 30.-King Peter of Ser
via arrived here this morning and was
cordially welcomed at the station by
Prince Ferdinand. The days cere-
monies concluded with a dinner in
honor of the royal guest. In Offering
a toast to King Peter, Prince Fer
dinand said the visit constituted an
epoch in the life of the two peoples
and was an expression of their sim
cere and mutual understanding.
King Peter, responding, said his
constant aim had been to make Ser
Wan policy devoted to sincere
rapprochement. This visit, King Pc
ter added, would give a fresh impulse
to their efforts in behalf of intimate
unions of the two peoples.
The Macedonian committee has
published a manifesto declining to
participate in the reception accorded
to King Peter on the ground that the
understanding established between the
two countries aims at an attempt to
partition Macedonia