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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
Mr.. HENRY MILLER DIES SUD-
DENLY.
He Was a Successful Business Man
Ard Highly Esteemed.

Mr. Henry Miller, enc of the oldest citi-
Gems and business men oi this city, died
suddenly Friday evening. aged - years
He had started to the depot To meet hi-
only brother, Mr. Charles Miller, Of Phil
adelphia. when he was stricken with
heart failure near corner of Hanover aud
Princess Anne streets. Rev. ". d. Smith
went to his aid and he was carried to
his home, where he died of heart failure
"A few minutes later The deceased was
born in the city of OsterOde, Province
Hanover, Germany, in 1926. lie sailed
for this country in 1858, landed at Bslti-
more. came direct TO this city aud work
Cd with his brother.in.law, the late VIII
liam lsrg. in the baking business. In "a
short ime he married Miss Augusta
Otto aud started the same line oil bust
ness on Main street, below the Exchange
Hotel which he conductci until after
the bombardment Of Ere 1ericksburg IN
1862. Bg this he lost nearly all be
had me ie eud went back TO Ger msny,
where he remained until 1865 when he
again came here aud commence j business
on Commerce str, ct, which he conducted
with much succe -. He accumulated
much money and lately purchased the
old Lang property, near the city, where
he expected to spend the remainder OF
his lie in quiet,
He ives "A man OF the highest inteR rity,
attended to his own business, his word
was as good az his bond and he was
highly esteemed. Like all Germans. be
was fond Of music aud Il Iwers, and had
made plans for handsome conserva'
tory at his new home.
During the day Friday he was bright
and cheerful. chatting with his friends
and looking forward to the arrival OF his
brother. who WAS enroute here 10 join
him in celebrating his 18th birthday
Saturday. Mr. Miller arrived here Fri
day evening. bringing with him beauti'
full flowers to adOrn the breakfast table,
which instead were placed upon HE
brothers coffin.
Mrs. Miller died several years ago.
Heissuryiyed by six children: Theodore
Miller. OF Washington; Henry Miller, OF
New York Mrs Eugene Bode, Misses
Mary and Annie Miller, OF this city, and
Mrs. Leila Fitzhu2h, OF SpOtsylyania.
Funeral services were held from ~
Georges church Monday evening At
O'Clock Rev. VIM. ID. Smith Oihciated
and interment made in the family lot in
City Cemetery
Pallbearers Messrs. John A.
Harris, Ernest Brulle, Henry Dannehl,
David Hirsh. Bowen Embrey and Thos.
VI. Larkin. Honorary, J. ii. Myer, +
Brulle, Charles Mander, K. T. Knox,
James ) Knox. W. II. Hurkamp. st
George 4 Fiizhugh Judge A. " Wal
lace, !. Arthur Taylor, Capt. :. }. Quinn,
DR. A. C. Doggett. VI l.. Lathram james
Pollard, Robert Polglaize, Andrew Chal-
mers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
FOR THE HORSE SHOW,
Stock Is Being Freely Taken List Of
Those who Have so far Subscribed.

The subscription list for the stock OF
the Horse Show Association Is open, and
shares can be had by calling on MIR. { ii.
Hnrkamp. The stock il $40 per share,
- cash and the other s. subject to the
call OF board OF directors.
The following ia the list OF those who
have 80 far subscribed 10 the stock.
c. II. Hurkamp, Col. + y. Cole, Capt.
NJ. h. Rowe, W. d Garter, John NJ. Grif
fin. n. n. Johnston, d. Hirsh, j. ID Mon
roe Judge A. Wallace, Isaac Hirsh, Mau-
rice Hirsh. Z. J. Smith, T. n. Brent, Jake
Goldsmith, c c. Rowlett, c. W. Jones,
Capt. T. McCracken, u. d. Marshall,
Col. W. l.. Laughlin, A. 7. Rowe, A. Ran
dolph Howard. O. NJ Armstrong, I. 5.
shepherd. +. ". Mile, b. Goldsmith x
Son. !. ;. Wallace, W. l.. Brannen, Il. A..
Kishpaugh, D G. Bowman, 6. Wallace,
NJ. NJ. Lewis. j. T Lowery, W. A. Bell x
Bro. X n. Goolrick, p. Ksrst' n, Chan
rellor & Rawlings, W. l.. Watson, b. H..
Jacobs. w. E. Lang, W. j. finder, c. C..
Wooding. Il. A. Brulle, Johp 7 DJpahoe,
n. Lewis Wallace, Capt. 5. j. Quinn,
John NJ W. Green, Rev. d. T. Coleman,
4 N. Garner, 8. Sydney Bradford, Mich
ael Long, c. NJ Bolts, j. W. Adams, A.
z. Thornton, j. W. Thomss, Brown u
Crismond, g Frank Undertake.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
Shooting Accident at Colonial Beach

Louise. age II, eldest daughter OF Mrs.
Mary c. Watson, was seriously shot by
her uncle, Rudolph Ashton, Saturday
last. -Four shot took effect in her le,t
arm; four in her leic cheek and one IN her
left eye. 1t seems that the gentlemen
was euopiOg near Mrs. Wat cons houi 2,
when a bird got up. NJ. Ashton, not
knowing any one was in front, fiji at
the bird with the result 3 sta ID above.
DR.. Ninde was called, aud pronounc, !
the wounds serious, especially the II st
namcd, and advise to take her to We III
inRton. Mr. Ashton hired schooner
and took the girl withs her mother to
Pope's Creek, Md, from which point
they were to take cars to We shiugton.
Mics Watson il niece OF Mayor Rudolph
Wat son and Mr.. {. q. Watson, OF Coo
NAL Beach Potomac Progress
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
Schedule in effect Jan. 18th, 1904


LEAVE NoRTHWARD.
coo A. NJ. daily. Stops on signal at
Oceoquan Sundays only.
$40 A. NJ. daily. Stops at Alexandria.
1905 A. NJ. Sunday only. Stops on
signal at Brooke, Aqua, Wide Water,
Quantico, Cherry Hill, Negley, OccoquaD,
Lorton and Alexandria.
10.45 A. NJ. daily, except Sunday
Stops on signal at Brooke, Aqua, Wide
Water, Quantico, Cherry Hill, Freestone.
Negley, 0ccoquan, LOrton, Aecotink,
Frsnconia, Seminary and Alexandria.
LA z. NJ. daily except Sunday. stops
at Alexandria.
Gag 7. NJ. daily. Stops on signal at
Brooke. Wide Water, Reid, Quantico,
and Alexandria.
1901 2. Nj. daily. Stops at Alexan-
dria. Stops on signal at Oceoquan 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
ami Brooke Sundays only; at Milford,
boswell and Ashland daily, and on sig
ma at other local stops on Sundays only
9.4S A. NJ. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal.
i2.23 T.. NJ. daily, s. A. l.. train. Stops
on signal at LOrton and Occoquan sun
days only and daily at Quantico, Milford
boswell and Ashland
5.26 p. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops at boswell and Ashland.
6.39 z. NJ. daily. Makes local stops
on signal.
81 Z. NJ. daily. Seabosrd Air Line
traio. Stops at boswell and Ashland
on signal.
Accommodation train leaves Richmond
T. NJ daily except Sunday, arrives
fredericksburg 6.33 =. NJ.
NOTE Time of arrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
L. C. con. Agent
W. h. DUKE. c. W. CULP. W. 7. TAYLOR
Man IPAf NJ so
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
TOBACCO PRICES BROKE THE
RECORD.
fine Sales at ShsIbuVne's Ware
house, Richmond.

Record breaking prices were received
Friday on the tobacco market, The sale
was made at Shelburne's warehouse aud
the highest figure broug ht wac so Inc
tobacco belonged to T. j. Eddleton, OF
Hanover county. and the load, which
consisted Of / ,735 pounds, sold in the
following lots: 295 pounds at 50 20,
100 at $l3 %, AS at IS 50, 2G5 at at
sI6 90 IS at $37, l55 at 500 and 29O
at $3.50. The total amount brought
by the load was $252 is the average
price being about $l4. Another lot
which attracted attention stSbelburne's
was from G. T. Harris. Of HsDoyercoun'
ty. and consisted Of $50 pounds which
sold for s22 and $40 pounds which
brouyh $1O75 a hundred. The sales
ON tie market for the season up TO date
amount TO about 100000 pounds.
The crop is about exhausted. The sales
FOR the week were large. ShelbuIne' 5
warehouse sold l66 200 pounds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
Scribbler
THE METHODIST CONFERENCE
II viii Meet in RIexandris Wednes-
day. March 3Oth.

About 100 ministerial and lay dele
gates are expect to attend the one hun-
drei aud twentieth session of the Balti-
more Conference. which will convene in
Washington Street Methodist church
next Wednesday morning. The opening
sermon before the conference viii be de
liyerel by Pew John A. Anderson, Of
Baltimore The missionary anniversary
will be held Thursday evening, and on
sunday morning, April 3, Bishop Alpheus
W. Wilson, Of Baltimore. the presiding
officer. will preach and ord4in cless OF
deacons Sunday evening Bibop Wilson
will ordsin class OF elders.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
Wants Steamer Caroline to Extend
Schedule to lrVineton.

Steamer Ca-oline, now plying between
fredericksburg and Urbsr0s, has been
fitted up nicely. Passengers says that
her accommodation OF state rooms and
other service il first Gle 70. fnot already
So, twill soon become a niece ;sity for
this boat 90 extend its sche 1ule 20 irv-
inc ton or some point in lower Lapces-
ter. There is already quite "a demand
for this. IL Is also thought that before
long the increes e in trade will call for
two boats on this route. Virginia Citi.
5oc
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
Missionary Social.

The Woman's Missionary Society, oil
the Baptist church, will give a Mission
ary Social on Tuesday, March 29th, in
the lecture room Of the church. Members
of other denominations and other mis-
sionary societies, also the public gener-
allv are cordially invited to be present
A most pleasing aud attractive program,
con .isti6g Of vocal and instrumental
music. Rotations, readings, exercises by
the children. and many other interesting
features. has been prepared and will be
announced later. A collection iir the
haneft # home missions will be taSen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
STAFFORD ELECTION CASES.
Il is Stated That the Contests viii
Be Withdrawn.

We learn from what we consider relia.
bile authority that the petitioners IN be-
half of W. D. Reamy and c. l.. Kennedy,
candidates for treasurer and shei n, re-
spectiyely, az the November election, will
abandon the contest against II. q. Ches-
ley, treasurer of Stafford, and Walter
Wamsley, sheriff OF same county. This,
it il said, il done 10 the interest al har-
mOny in the county.
IL will be remembered that the returns
showed Chesley elected by majority and
Wamsley by y
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
MRS. JULIA D. CHARTERS
DEAD.

Passed Away at Her Home In Stat
ford nterment Will be Made at
ChanceilorsvilIe.
Mrs. Julia d. CHARTERS, wife 1T the late
Thos CHARTERS. 81 Stafford county. died
at her home at } O'clock Saturday morn
ing aged 10 year, Mrs. CHARTERS had
been sick for soms time. AMI her death
was not unexpected. She WAS u lady OF
sweet and kindly disposition, and was
beloved by a large number Of friends and
acquaintance She was daughter Of
Msj. Sanford Chancellor Besides her sis
ter Mrs. Yes Chancellor Of this city, she
is survived by three sons, Messrr. w. :.
Charters, of Ilinois, ChRs j.. aud j. 4
CHARTERS, OF Stafford Co. The funeral
took place Sunday afternCO on M $40
O'Clock from her late home. Rev. g. W
Bro ks con lucted the serylcer Th
interment was made on Monday in tie
family bury 10y ground atChanceil r'vlle,
Spotsy lyania county The iuneraI party
left her home 10 Stafford couutI ~ nine
o'clock Monday morning, passing here
about one hour later.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
Gen w. II. Payne Not Expected to
Recover.

Gen. VIM. H. Payne remain uncon-
seious throughout tbs day Sunday, but
was still living at an early hour Monday
morning. He liz suffering from general
deelire. The physicians entertain no
hopes for his recovery and the members
of the family aIe gathert ! at the be dside
in the apartment at the Gloucester, IN
Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
CAPT. W. D. NswsiI Again Honores

Capt. Willard d. Newbill L. s 4 Of
Irving ton, now at Jackson Barracks,
New Orleans, is one OF ten young cap
tains selected by the Secretary OF War TO
procee to New York In September next
Tor years study Of torpedo and sub.
m Fiue mine worE. His frends 10 Vir-
giuia will be glad to learn of this peeu-
liar honor put upon a representative Of
the First Virginia district. Capt New
bill contemplates coming home in Au-
gust before p oceeding to New York
Virginia Citizen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
HAD PASSED CENTURY MARK,
Mrs. Nancy Rose Dies in Caroline
in the 1o1st Year OF Her Age.

Mrs. Nancy Rose, widow Of the late
Allan Rose, the oldest woman in Caro-
line county, died at her home near Rap
pahannock Academy Thursday evening,
at the advanced age of one hundred and
one years She was horn near Bowling
Greco on Jan. 29th. 1901, and hal lived
in the county all her life. Two children
survive her-Mrs l.. NJ. Grigsby and
Thomas b. Rose. Funeral seryces were
held from her residence Saturday at , p.
m, Rev j. C. Long, Of Bowling Green.
officiating, and the interment n ate in
the family burying ground neArb!.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
Clifton FISHING Shore Open.

Clifton Fishing Shore, Whitewater,
Va. will commence seine hauling the
first OF April and is prepared to FUR
nis'l fish in lots to suit the purchaser.
All orders will have prompt atten-
ton. For prices and further infor-
nation. address Clifton Fishery,
Videwater. Va. mch24-3w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29

Mrs. ]. l.. Acres died at her home in
King George. near Psssapatsuzy, Friday
night, ageu 10 years. She Is survived
by her husband and four children The
funeral took place from Fletcher chapel
Sunday at 2 p. H., Rev. Mr.. Holiday
conducting the services.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
mario I'm.

The Mccall Patterns are the only pat
terms made with periCration, showing
the exact hastings and sewing lines and
the seam allowance, without waste oil
material. No other pattern has this lea
ture. For sale at Lowery's. Fashion
sheets free.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrator oil
the estate of w. L. Stevens, | hereby
notify oil parties owing the estate to pay
laid indie bted ness to me and all parties
having claims against the estate TO pre-,
sent them properly adjudicated to meioi
settlement.
It Purks, Administrator,
m15w4V lgo' va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
Notice TO tomato Growers.

Mr.. James Roberts will be down Tues
dey next. March 29'h, and all farmers
desiring to contract to grow tomatoes
for Robert Bros. will please meet him at
Hotel Dannebl Tuesday, March 29th.
Please be prompt in attending. ~
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
ooo ooo pourds 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. memo o"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
For Sale.

Several farming implements left in my
charge to sell; good makes and aim
new: have been used only q few times.
Appiy to Max W. Buell., Chatham, "
Eredericksburg, Va. 23l'e-lW.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
Caroline Court.

The terms for Caroline Court will be
the second Monday in February APRIL
June. August, October and December
The next term will be held on the Gee
ond Monday In April.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
Gum Honey Wins.

Ia the stseple-chase on the opening day
of the JENNINGS race meeting at Wash
iugton Gum Honey, named Tor Mr.. Il
NJ. Honey, formerly Of Stafford, Low oi
Washington. was the winner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
Notlee To Tomato Growers

Parties desiring to contract for
tomatoes to be delivered at our can
merry, may do so by calling on Mr..
las. Roberts, at Hotel DanDehl, oil
Mr.. Robert Murphy opposite the can
merry. Roberts Bros.
l-m19-1m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
Street sprinklers Does Good Work.

Chairman NJ s. Chancellor, of the
Water Committee. IL entitled 10 the
thanks OF the public for having the two
street spIinklers at work Saturday keep
ing down the dust. Hotwithstsndi g
the stiff wind blowing it was n rl-s' urr
10 90 out on Commerce aud Main streets.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
MR.. SoUTHARD p. WARNER.
He is Appointed U. S.consuIar Agent
at Gera, Germany.

Mr.. Southland + Warner, OF Washing
ton, d G., who has for some time been "A
correspondent OF The Free Lance.
has been appointed United States
Consular Agent at tera, Germany Mr.
Warner will continue TO write now and
then for this paper. Mr. Warnes is a
son OF Mr. b. H. Warner, and has many
friends. We wish him much Success 10
his important and responsible position
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
KING ARTHUR II.
Dark Bay, is Hands, 1850 lbs BY
lonufeIloW.

Dam Belle Knight, by KnighthoOd, by
Imported Knight OF st George. This
grand thoroughbred stallion will ma
the season of 1904 at BOscObel Farm
Terms. $500 the season. Book Is low
open u
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
o,voree Granted Charles Wissner.

A decree of absolute divorce was grant
ed the plaintiff, Charles Wissner, from his
wife. Bertha d. Wissner, in the Corpora
ton Court Saturday. Judge A. 7. En-
brey presiding. Judge J. 7. Goodrich was
counsel for plaintiff.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
DWELLING BURNED IN STAT
FORD.
Was The Property Of Dr.. j. N. Bar
ney Of This City.

The dwelling house on Dr. J. " Bar
aey's farm, in stafford county, caught
fire Friday night from detective tue,
and was totally destroyed. Edward
Holmes, colored, occupied the house.
Loss covered by insurance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29

The Free Lance is prepared to do all
kinds OF job printing 10 tirst-elass style
at IN oderate prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29

CONNECTIONS at fredericksburg with k-' :.
A r T. r.. and Meems Steamboat 20 AZ
nranes wTth southern x and Chesapeake q
Ohio r. u. ,,,,,-
7he only line 80 she ChaneellorsVilie ano
wilderness Battlenslds. -.
Rastsyp standRrd Time. Daily eXeeptSun-
ssY ". II. RICHARDS. Gen. Nsnasei
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29

A good farm in Spotsylvania contain,
ing 22l acres; well fenced and well
watered. For iurtberinformstion apply
III. l. Oswald,
Sereamerville, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-29
TO VOTE.
II Is Necessary to be Reslstered and
TO Have Paid Poll Tax.

The poll tax is $1.50 year, and every
registered voter who has not done so OF
one not exempt) should pay this tax Ioi
the years 1901, 1902, 1903 on or before
May 7, next, In order to entitle him 20
vote on November Sth for President and
Congressman.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-06
AMI What the Law Says
Social Question of the Hour in the Light of Religion and Human Law.

single year arc a causa for alarm. IN vhioh
you feel not ouly q sympathy but . vital
share. Two hundred thousand divorces
..ean that there is work for women to do,
for woman Of reverence and heart n
sympathy.
am disposed to place more hope In the
character and determination Of American
women thar IN the legislation OF American
men. Every a~elf-respecting must
feel that she has a place and a share in
the right settlement OF this problem. which
Is burning out the p!ety and peace and
hone OF American life.
We need not only your fFown. but your
determined and united opposition to mar
riages for reforming dfunksfds. marriages
for position. wealth o. \ homo 10 called,
marriages de eonvenancs, and al other
marriages but such a. God Word doth
allow.
In the retired influence of the Christian
home. in your open protests agsinst the
reformation CT womRnhind. In a marked
difference in your admissions 10 social
connections. IN The training Of sons, In
your influence over friends. both snen and
women. In your own unswervin1 resource,
you possess the means and Instruments to
better the present state Of affairs nj to
stem what seems to b Q tumultuous
tempest which has arisen against tbs ~
~credness Of motherhood.
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH ALONE II
CONSISTENT"
BY JAMES BLANCHARD
Justice Of the Supreme Court. New York
City.
During my twenty-five years Of gsusrxl
practice / only acted as attorney IN two
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-06

lAS ein Gsnf Esms asvnnd TO So me
~ ws'wtu talk that over IF a woman
V0uld eat ems Of these xyestins. . month
- would feel as though nothing spelled
failure.
"Hut woman has not svadeA the Aelda
far enough 70 receive ell benors at once
She Is misunderstood and Is tho cause Of
that misunderstanding. She has a long
ways yet to climb, hut not when she be-
comes masculine will her perfection be
reached. but whan sha becomes manly.
"A masculine woman IL n creature
which should not be tolerated. But .
manly woman could navsr ciuck like q
hem"
That even business success had It's tn
hutes was admitted by Miss Mitchell for
the mirror of the commercial world even
then reflected In her face.
"Oh. yea she said studying, there IL
no question but what the face viii show
new lines and a character reader can tell
what the pursuits have been. Tit care OF
he household brings different wrinkles
than the rush of the business world The
latter I might say show greed
THE woman who Is playing the zane
Of the dollar soon grows tense in her "a.
tons and expressions. II Is unmistsk.
able. She talks with her hands before
her. almost ready to tighten into grasp
She may retain all of her other womanly
Instincts n actions. but the once has
placed one inmusable brand upon her.
II have q friend who very truly sayA
You are not what you think you ~. but
what you think So I would nay that
ideals moro than occupation change the
~physiegonomy. but even different pursuits
will alter Ideals. SO. after ALL II gets down
to one basis