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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
Il ShauIa aa Storned.

At the corner OF Main aud Commerce
streets every Saturday night crowds oil
men and boys collect, spit upon the aide.
walks, indulge in improper language and
render that point a nuisance. AT times
the crowd is 80 dense that ladies cannot
pass, and in many instances have to go
out into the street in order to get by
There have been many complaints and
we hope the trouble will be AbAted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
j. o. U. A. M.

Officers For Ensuing Term Elected
At a regular meeting held in their hall
Friday night, Stonewall Council, Jr. o.
L. A. N elected the following officers for
the ensuing term:
Councillor, Jno Patterson: Vice COun-
ciIlor, Emmett Curtis; Recording Secretary
x l.. Williams; Assistant Recording
Secretary, W. B Quinn; Financial Score.
tary, Z. L. Harris; Treasurer. j. W.
Baker; Warden l. Brooks; Conductor,
Sam Rodgers; Inside Sentinel, Mason
Rodgers; Outside Sentinel. VIM. Penn
Chaplain, j A. Stone.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
coIored People to Have Big ceIebra'
ton Here July 4th.

Arrangements are being made by the
colored people to celebrate here the for
ty. frat anniversary OF Lineoln's enamel
patton proclamation on July 4th. Solo.
mon G. Willis lie secretary Of the celebra
ton and chairman OF the local arrange
ments. Msgnus l.. Robinson, Of Alexan-
dria. will be chief marshal. Among the
speakers invited are DR.. Booker I, Wash
ington, aud W F. Denny, OF Richmond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
Value of Advertising.

Mr. II. b Goodridge, of Norfolk, vice
president OF the Norfolk Horse Show As
ISOLATION, lost on the Horse Show
grounds here Tuesday a valuable gold
strip scarf pin He advertised In the
Daily Star and Friday he phoned his
thanks for the prompt recovery OF the
Din, due to an ad advertisement he inserted
in the Star.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
Manassas Horse Show.

In our ad. columns will be seen notice
ofth Prince William HOrsemans Ascot
alton, which hold it's meeting on Wednes
day and Thursday, July 20 and 81
This is one Of the finest shows In the
state, and this year il offers in class No
32. open to all hunters, purse OF $3.50
for first prize. $7j second and $l5 third
All entries close July 9th. For informa
ton and catalogue write to j Jenkyr
Davies, secretary, Manassas, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
CONFERENCE OF COLORED
BAPTIST MINISTERS AND
DEACONS.

A Call Has Been Issued For July LIST.
A call has been issued to all the colored
Baptist ministers and deacons OF Fred
ericksburg and vicinity TO meet in Shi
lob Baptist church told siie) at $40 p.
m, Jnly LIST. 1904, for the purpose OF or
ganiniug Baptist ministers and dea,
cons conference, 1t is expected that all
the deAc0ns OF this city aud surrounding
country will be present.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
Sons Of sobristy Elect Officers.

The Sons of Sobriety on Friday night
elected the following officers for the en-
suing term.
President, ". C. Shepherd Vice Presi'
dent, Chss o Towles; Attorney, Geo
N. Hunt, Jr; Chaplain, j. c. Il I'VE;
Secretary, W. j. McCslley; Treasurer,
Geo. A. Scott; Conductor, j. + Stephens;
Assistant Conductor, Geo. c. Hayden;
Inside Guard, g. J. Hunt Outside
Guard, Gordon Shepherd.
The lodge IL in hourishing condition
both in mem bership and financially
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
REV. w. D. SMITH,

Reported That He viii Decline Office
OF Arehdeacon.
A special from Winchester states that
Information was received in Richmond
from Winchester to the effect that Rev.
". d Smith. OF fredericksburg. has de.
clined the office OF archdeacOn Of the
Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, TO which
he WA recently elected. 1t was further
stated that Bishop Gibson will offer
the position TO Rev Nelson =. Dame, no
recently resigned az rector OF Christ
church, Winchester, to accept a call 30
Ossining. \ Y.
A representative OF this paper me :
viewed Rev. W. d. Smith In regard to
the above and he stated that the arclele
is without foundation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
Local Markets

tCot Simon Hirsh q bro;l
Wheat, to sl,d0; corn, new 90 70
81, meal, 81 soto 81 ,35 per 100 pounds ;
eats, DO to so; fowls 0iye), Z to 8;
chickens, live, IL to IA; ducks, live, 3 to
9; turkeys. 10 to II; lard, IL to ~;
Spring chickens, 12K to 10 per pound;
eggs, IA to Is: butter, 10 to 20:
hams. ID to II Irish potatoes, 70
to 800; beef 8 to 81; pork. 6 to Z; veal,
Ak to 5; lambs ,s2,5 to $3.50; hides,
lgreen) s to 6; hides dry 3 to 10; salted
hides, I to 8; baled hay, $40 to flS per
ton.
Wool-Unwashed. % to %; washed,
20 to 30. ,oo
Leaf Sumac-55 to go per 100.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28

The Mccall Patterns are the only pat
terms made with perforation. showing
the exact hastings and sewing lines and
the seam allowance, without waste OF
material. No other pattern has this lea
ture. For sale at Lowery's. Fashion
shests freo.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
Fine Crop Of Wheat.

Mr. Lewis F. Gouldin, Of Caroline, has
finished cutting wheat and made asplen-
aid crop. 1t Is stated that In spots the
heat was so rank that snakes were
tied mo in the bundles and Ii was anus
inc to watch them Wiggle ont.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
Clerk e. l., Hunter of King George.

OIoTh g Ef F'N'N0' "
ELI Hunter, the popular Clerk of King
George. was on a visit to the Beach
last Sunday with Dr. Ninde. Mr.. Hun
ter il well and fayorably known TO the
public men of the Commonwealth, having
been a clerk in the Senate Tor one
or two terms. Mr., Hunter wAs a gal
LIANT soldier in the civil war; and IL
still 10 service, being known all over the
county as the most courteous and popu-
lar leader in all that pertains to carpet
kDigbthood. Come again, Mr., Clerk;
our sanetum door is always open.-Po-
fnmRc PrORrees.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
NEW VIRGINIA WHEAT.

SHIPPED From Lancaster County and
Sold N Baltimore Market at $l.iO.
The first of new crop wheat was re
ceiyed in Baltimore Friday, and consisted
of three lots of 20, 6 and 40 bushele
from Lancaster county, Va, consigned
10 Lewis K Son and Lyell X Co.. The
wheat was amber in color, clean, plump
and In good condition for first receipt
one lot being very fine. Almost entire
absence of garlic was noted. The first
sale was made at 81. 10 a bushel
The first receipts last year were on
June 8, and came from Lancaster eonn-
ty, Va, and sold at 93 and % cents q
huahni
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
DEATH IN SPoTSYLvANIA.

Mrs. w. w. Mills Passes Away.
Mrs. William W. Mills died at her home
in Spotsylvsnia Saturday night, aged 30
years. She il survived by her husband
and twins days old. The funeral took
place from her late residence Monday
evening at O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
Death Of Mr.. w. n. HeaIy.

Mr.. VIM. H. Hesly, a prominent mer.
chant and citizen of West Point, died at
his home Friday, aged 83 years. lie was
for over ! ) years deacon In the Baptist
church. He leaves a widow and one
daughter, Mrs II NJ. d. Martin, OF Bal
fimOFp
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
WOMAN WHIPPED THE MAN
Both Were Fined.

Mayor Willis had before him Saturday
Charles and Kate Withers. Charles went
home drunk and undertook to whip Kate
She turned the tables on him. and gave
him one OF the worst furnishings he ever
had
Both eyes were closed next morning. and
his head cut in several places. They were
both fined. Kate paid her fine and
Charles went 20 jail for 80 days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
THE ORANGE HORSE SHOW
Viii Be Held Wednesday and Thurs
day, July 81 and 20.

The Orange Horse Show will hold lite
meeting this year on Wednesday and
Thursday July n and 2s The grounds
are beautifully located, only 200 yards
from the Southern and C. & o. depots
and few yards OF the 7. +, 4 2. K. r
depot. This show is one OF the most at
trsctiye in the State and the horses ex
hibited are of very high class. Read
the ad. in our columns and write to l. :.
Ricketts,, secretary, Orange, Va, for
catalogues and Information.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
To be Married.

Cards are out for the marriage OF Miss
Annie Lee BlincOe. OF Ashland, to DR.. L.
II. Phelps, principal OF the Bowling Green
Female Seminary, at the home oil the
brides mother on June 29th-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
LIEUT.. col. r. {. HAISLIP.
His Record As a Confederate SOL
der Al.


Robert +. Haislip, formerly OF this city
and private in The Fredericksburg Ar
tillery during the war of 1861 TO 60.
is now q Lieutenant Colonel. He is liv-
ing at Butte. Montana and is on Gen.
Browns staff. Lately they had decOra
ton day in Butte and the prominence
Bob attained created jealousy and
his Confederate record WAS questioned,
This aroused "Bob's" ire and he wrote
Mr. W. T. Bradley. a member OF his com
pany, for a certificate This has been
sent him signed by some of the most
prominent men of this city, who were
also members OF the battery. There
lives no member of the fredericksburg
Artillery who would stand by and hear
Bob Hsislip's record ~ n Confederate
soldier questioned without protest.
He served from the beginning 90 the end
OF the war and was Ii perfect dare
devil in action. lie writes he is doing
well and expects to come home on visit
in short time. We wish him much sue
cess.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
international Convention. q. Y.

IntePratIonaI ConVehtIohI D T. p
w., Of AmerIos, Detroit, Mich, July
ITO.
Tickets via Washington and Z Il. r.,
or B. & o. R. R., will be on sale July 9th,
9th and It'll, final limit co leave Detroit
July 12,h, 1904. at $l6;35.
BY depositing tickets with Validating
Agent with fee of 50c., return limit will
be extended until August 10Th. 1904
c. C. Cox, Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
HEADQUARTERS FOR suiLDiN6
MATERIALS.

keep all kinds OF North Carolina and
Virginia Lumber, dressed and undressed.
shingles. Laths, Sash, Doors, and Blinds,
lime Cement, Calcine Plaster, Plastering
Hair Building and Paving Brick, Tin
and IRON Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
Eiuds Ready Mixed Paints and Dry Paint,
Iinseed OH, Turpentine, Dryer Varnish
and Lewis's White Lead, Paint Brushes
Of all kinds, Window Glass and Putty,
builders Hardwa OF all kinds, Tar
Roofing, Sheathing Paper and fine Brick;
Keep large stock OF Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pape soit
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
Death in Baltimore Of a Former
Spotsyisanian.

Mr. Thomas 2. Trsynor, formerly OF
Spotsylvania county, died recently In
Baltimore, aged ~ years. lie leaves o
widow and two sons, James ii. and
Thomas p. Trsynor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
POSTOFFIcE CLERKS.

Increase in Salaries For Two in This
City.
The PostoiIice Department has made
public the annual resdiustment OF the
salaries of clerks in the first and second
class offices throughout the country, 20
take effect July | as well ~ the addition
al clerks granted. In the figures for Viz
pinia we find the following:
Fredericksburg-One from $500 90
500; one from 500 to $500.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28

Conneetions at FredericksbuFg win H.,
a p. r. r., and Weems Steamboat 20. Az
0vange With Southern X ana Chesapeake g.
Ohio X. X. m
The only line 80 she ChsneeiiorViiie and
Wilderness BAttlenelds-
asT w, H, RICHARDS. Gen. Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28

The Free Lance Ia prepared to do all
kinds OF job printing In frstclass style
at moderate prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28
MRS. MARTINS FATHER DEAD.
Passes Away While Her Husband
Attended Funeral of His Father.

A telegram received here Friday an.
nounces the death of Mr. William healy,
of West Point, father OF the vile OF Rev.
Hugh Med. Martin, who wae at his bed
side when be died, while her husband
was here attending the funeral OF his
father. DIR. II. McD Martin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-28

The trustees OF Randolph. Macon Col.
lege have conferred the title OF d. D., on
Rev. J. T, Whitley.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-08-26
Thank God
for zoa Phora.
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-08-26
Moreland on Trial AGAIN.

Detroit. Mich. Aug 23.-D. W Il
Moreland. eX-publlc works commits
sioner. whose arrest about a year arc
created such sensation. went TO triar
Monday before Judge Phelan for the
second time on the charge of convert
ing l734 feet OF the citys curbstone
OF the value of $500. 10 the use OF 7
j. Kennedy who in 1901 had the con.
tract for paving Brush street. In the
hrst trial IL was shown that Kennedy
bought 1.735 feet Of the city's curb OF
Moreland, paying but cents a foot
for it. selling it back TO the city al
so cents a foot and collecting the dif.
Terence. There was no dispute as to
these points. the issue being on the In.
tent OF MOreland in letting him have
curb worth really 90 cents at > cents
foot Moreland claimed the entry
made by BOokkeeper Harry o. Turner.
on which only cents a foot was col.
lected, was a mistake. Prosecutor
Hunt claimed it was with intent 10
defraud the city the jury disagreed
and it will be mp to another Jury 10
decide
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-08-26
$5OORssSWx5&saFS9
vNvSO CANNOT RE OURE0.

So uniformly successful has DIR. Pierce,s
Favonte Prescription proven in all forms
of Female Weakness, Prolapsus, or Falling
of Womb, and Leucorrhea, that, after over
.hlIu OF century 5 experience in curing
the worst cases of these distressing and
debtlitating ailments, DR.. Pierce now feels
fully warranted in offering TO pay $500 in
cash tor any case of these diseases which
he cannot cure.
IT STANDS ALoNE-The rFavorite Pre-
scIipuon stands alone, as the one and
only remedy for these distressingly COM
mon forms Of weakness, possessed OF such
positively specific curative properties as TO
warrant Its makers in proposing and
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undersigned proprietors OF that wonderful
remedy hereby do, 10 pay the sum of $500
in legal money of the United States in arr,
case OF the above diseases in which after a
fair and reasonable trial of our treatment.
we fan 10 cure. No other medicine for
the cure OF woman's peculiar ailments is
backed by such a remarkable guarantee
no other medicine for womans ills is pos
sessed OF the unparalleled curative prop.
erues that would warrant its manufacturers
In making such an offer no other remedy
has such a record of cures on which 10 base
such remarkable offer.
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on any INSCRIPTIONS dealer who would
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under the plea that "it is Just as good .
Insist on having the article which has a
record OF third of century of cures and
winch is backed by those willing TO forfeit
$500 If they cannot cure you.
In cases attended by a leucorrheal drain
solution of Or. Perce's Lotion Tablets
should be used conformity with the use of
the 'Fayoute Prescription" They are sold
by all druggists, or sent postpaid 10 anv
address, on receipt of IS cents in STAMPS
Send 81 cents in stamps for DR.. Pierce's
common Sense Medical Adviser Address
Weak and sick women are inv;tad - |
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Address Dr. K. V. Pierce, Buffalo n Y
Dr. Pierce's Pellets cure biliousness.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-08-26
Soldier Sentenced to Death.

Washington. Aug. 23.-One of the
few sentences Of death recommended
to be imposed on an American soldier
growing ont Of service in the Philip
pines is found in the proceedings OF
the courtmartial trying Private Fred
II. Scow. Company NJ, Twentieth L. s.
infantry. There were several charges
agai2s' Scow, the principal one being
deseItion, and the court in its findings
recommended death as the punish.
nent The papers have been received
at Che war department and final action
WI have TO be taken on them by tho
president
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-08-26
Rewards For LYnchers.

Montgomery Ala. Aug 23.-Actirg
GOV. Cunningham has offered rewards
for the arrest and conviction OF mem.
bers OF the mobs who have partici-
pated In three recent lynchings in the
state, $50 for the first conviction IN
each case and 500 each for the next
two convictions These cases are the
lynchings Of William Roberts. July ..
N Plckens county; Rufus Lesseure
AUG l6. in Marengo county. ana tina
OF VIII Avery last Saturday at Cordo.
va. lie said: Il expect to use every
particle Of power the laws Of the state
Give me 10 prevent lynching and 10
punish those who take part in the IL.
legal execution Of men, white or black.
with crimes"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-08-26
Captured by Mexican Brioands.

Boswell ~ NJ, Aug. 23.-Johu Fl
land. a wealthy sheep owner and vice
president of the Bank of Portales.
Portales y NJ. has fallen into the
hands of brigands in Mexico where he
went on business. Mrs. Filand has re-
ceived letter from him postmarked
Quito state OF Sonora. Mexico. saying
he has been captured by brigands, that
they demand heavy ransom and that
unless arrangements are made at once
to pay it, he will be tortured ard
killed. She Immediately wired tne
United States consul at the City OF
Mexico TO use his efforts to secure tic
release of her husband.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-08-26
Told Miners 70 Leave.

Denver, Aug. pa party Of clti-
zens from Telluride including proni.
nent mine managers. went 10 the prop.
erty OF the Black Bear Mining Co. in
ingram basin. near Silverton. SUNDAY
afternoon and compelled ~ the min.
ers 10 come out of the shaft and 'iCc
up before them. Four of the miners
were selected from the party and told
to leave the neighborhood and not TO
return. They were accused of beine
'pernicious agitators" in behalf OF
unionism All Of the deportees are
stockholders in the Black Bear. The
men reached Silverton after walking
several miles over rough mountain
trails
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-08-26
JOYFUL MEETING.
Brothers, One Who Was Tried For
Murder Of Other, Came Toaether.


Grand Rapids. Mich. Aug. tive
brothers, one of whom had been trisl
for his life on charge Of numbering
the ether, met Unexpectedly at the
Moron house Monday. The brothers
are Edward Van Lieu of this city and
Cornelius S. Van Lien OF Pasadena.
California
Their meeting cleared up a disap-
pearance mystery of twenty years
standing, and relieves one of The broth.
ers OF shadow which has rested upon
h.m for years
Years ago the brothers. when bo5s
had quarrel in tavern near Oneida
county New York They parted. each
determined never 70 speak 10 the
othci again. Cornelius left for the
west a search was Instituted for him
and not findiSg him Edward was ar.
rested for manslaughter, but upon
second trial was discharged.
Not until the brothers met here vcs.
tc;da? had they seen each other since
that eventful day. and to be sure thcir
meeting was a joyful one.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-08-26
TAKE ANOTHER CENSUS.
Jackson Citizens Are ContemplstInu
the Project.

Jackson Mich. Aug y 1t seems
Altogether likely that The city Of Jack
sou, GissUsted with the work Of the
W''Eer census enumerators. will or.
der a new ana independent census
tsken IN order % prove that the cit
Is not at standstill a, regards popl-
iati n The Official figures show a
nominal gain Of III for the past four
years
Mavor William w. Todd wa tho
man tc take the bull by the horns. AID
Monday he issued call fora special
meeting OF the city council The meet
Ing was held last evening. a warm
Communication from the mayor real
and the matter was discussed. n
seereC 10 be the unanimous opinion
OF me aldermen that something should
be done. the only question being as t.
Where the money TO pay for a new
census Is 10 be secured. Consequent
y The matter was referred 20 the WAYS
and means committee. with instruo
tons to report at the next meeting.
Inc feeling seems TO be that tho
council will back the mayor up and
thlt new census will be taken