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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
The Latest Closing Prices In the
Principal Markets.

PHILADELPHIA - FLOUR quiet,
winter extras, s3l045.25; Pennsyl
yania roller. clear. S55Og365, city
mills. fancy. S5H5.l0. RYE FLOUf
steady, per barrel. $3.50. WHEAT
steady, No = Pennsylvania red, new
S3n S3hc CORN steady. No. vel
low, local 62iaI &C. OATS steady,
No. white clipped. 34l1c; lower
grades. 3Sc. HAY firm, No. limo
thy. large bales. Sl45Oq 10. PORK
steady. family. Sl7. BEEF steady,
beef hams. SZ3a "a. POULTRY: Live
steady; mems, l4l2c.; old ROSTERS. l0c
Dressed firm; choice fowls, lac; old
ROSTERS 9'gc. BUTTER firm, cream
cry. 2ic. per pound. EGGS steady.
New York and Pennsylvania 26g27c
per dozen. POTATOES steady; pei
bushel. Goa G3c.
BALTIMORE-WHEAT steady; No
2 red S5c. steamer No. spot. 76l5c.
southern. IS a7Oc CORN firm; mixed
spot 5Sc.. steamer mixed, 56c OATS
stronger: white No. ?, 34lag35c.; No
3. 34N34Ac.; No. 4, 32Q 32hc.; mixed
No. 2. 33G33l9c. No g. 32ha 33c. f;
No. 4. Sld3Iiec. BUTTER steady;
creamery separator extras, 2lIz a 22c. f;
held zoe: prints. 23g 24c.; Maryland
and Pennsylvania dairy prints. goa
22c EGGS 1rmer; fancy Maryland
Pennsylvania and Virginia, 22c.; West
Virginia. Ole: southern. 20c.
NEW YORK-BUTTER firm; com.
mon 10 extra creamery, l6G2lhc.; do.
state dairy, 16hG2lc.; do. renovated,
15019iac. do. western factory. 15Q
17Ac.; do. western imitation cream
cry. 1SiaM19c.; firsts. l7lAq lSc.
CHEESE steady: state full cream,
small and large colored and white.
fancy. 1913 Ollie; skins, 2lzQ l0c
EGGS quiet. state. Pennsylvania and
nearby selected white. fancy. 30G32c.;
do. choice. era 29c.: mixed extra, %
G26c.: western extra firsts. 23023lac.;
do. seconds, 1SG20c. POULTRY: Live
quiet; western chickens. 14c.; fowls.
15c. Dressed irregular; western chick
ems. 14G20c.; fowls, 10Gl3hc.; tur
KEYS. 100 23c. PEANUTS steady;
fancy handpicked. 4d4kc.; domestic
3G5hc. POTATOES - Irish firm
Long Island Sl75n212; state. $50
a 1877: Jersey. $3.50 a lis: sweets
easy. unchanged; Jersey. $3.50 q 2:
southern yellow $1Gl50 CARRIAGES
easy. unchanged; per 100. S2.5OG4.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
THE ORIGINAL GIBSON GIRL

Chas. Dana Gibson has east a
bombshell into the camp of that vast
array Of American maidens, each OF
whom has striven TO Guido the
Others in declaring herself the Origi-
nal and only Gibson Girl" whose
fame has been established by the
celebrated etchings of the artist. 1t
was rather thoughtless and some
what cruel in Mr.. Gibson to thus
shatter the hopes and at the same
time the vanities of so many OF his
countrywomen, but to him it seemed
necessary in order to secure peace Of
mind for himself, and further that
there may be peace in this diseOrdant
camp az female beauties. Instead Of
selecting his ideal girl from some OF
the real, solid, live American girls, Mr..
Gibson saw fit to frame his model in
the quiet of his studio, where sitting
comfortably before his CRATE he be-
held, formed by the Pickering lights
OF the fire, that fictitious maiden
whose face has caused the "Gibson
girl" to become famous the world
over as representing the American
type Of a perfect woman. While
there may be sadness and cOnsterna-
ton in the feminine camp for brief
time, yet after all our American
girls, and especially our Southern
beauties, may console themselves
with the perfect assurance that
neither Chas. Dana Gibson nor any
other man could ever portray on
paper or canvas One-half of their
loneliness or One-third of their
charms. In the meantime, Mr.. Glib
son is preparing to ANONYMOUSLY
avoid the storm which he has raised
by taking himself to Europe, where
. he will vainly attempt to find the
equal OF the maidens he has left be-
hind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
DELEGATES MADISON HALL

The dedication of Madison Hall, the
building for the University of Virginia
Y. NJ. c. A., toward which the late W. +.
Dodge, OF New York, contributed Sl0,-
900, was dedicated Friday. The build
ing was presented by Cleveland II. Dodge
and accepted by President Alderman.
DR.. Alderman's address was followed by
the dedicatory prayer. The formal adj
dress was by DIR. Woodrow Wilson, presi-
dent of Princeton University. DR.. John
William Jones pronounced the benedic-
tiOu.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
NOW is THE TIME
Get Your Hair Mattress Renovated.

We thoroughly steam, clean and disin-
feet all hair before it is remade, put it up
in strong new ticking and return them
to yoI promptly.
Our renovating department Is one OF
the best in the South. and under the care
of man long experienced in this work.
We please Others, we can please you.
Drop us a card or call up phone No. %.
The Colonial Mattress Co.,
a24 Ism fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
MARTIN IN LOUISA

Senator Martin spoke at Louisa C. II.
Tuesday night He was greeted by an
enthusiastic audience. In front were re-
served seats for the ladies. Ex-Governor
Cameron introduced the Senator, who
held the people spellbound throughout
his speech. The meeting was composed
of representative citizens, together with
their daughters and wives, and was in
the interest of Judge f. W. Sims and
Rev. l.. J. Haley, Democratic candidates
for Senate aud House respectively.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
LOCAL MARKETS

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro
Wheat, 80 to s.; corn. old. 81 TO %;
new, 4Oto 10; meal, 81 soto 81 30; oats,
40 TO 45; hens, live, TO 3; ducks, live
z to 8; spring chickens, 10 to II cents
per 10; lard, 10 to II; turkeys, live,
10 to II; eggs. 10 to 90; butter, Is
to %; hams, IA to II; sweet potatoes,
4Oc TO soc; Irish potatoes, 45c to soc;
beef 3 TO 81; pork, 9 to 81 veal,
Al to 5; lambs, $3.50 to $3.50; hides,
(green) to 9; hides, dry, s to 10;
sailed hides, z to &; baied hay, $40 to
fi3 per ton.
Leaf Sumac--55 to go per 100.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
CLIO 7 H | N G

We have something in this line to help
the mothers economic and still be- IA
sured OF getting the best possible sort OF
serviceable clothing for the youngsters.
MEMS SUlTS-We were never fixed
better on, and can safely say, without
fear Of contradiction, that no other house
can sell you the style, fit and quality az
cheaply ~ we can.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Having qualified as the administrator
of the estate Of George Burke, deceased
| hereby give notice that all persons hav
ing claims against his estate must pre-
sent them to me or to +. w. Coleman
ESQ.,. attorney at law, fredericksburg
Virginia, duly and properly authenticated
by law for settlement, and those who are
indebted to said estate must come for
ward and settle the same.
J. z. II. Crismond,
Admr. Geo Burke, deed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
a24 Ism
First.CIasS Board and Lodging

Mrs. J. +. Monroe has opened a first
class boarding house at 313 Commerce
street. She has everything new and of
the best. Meals at all hours and snacks
when ordered. Cool, airy rooms, fur
nished with latest style iron beds. The
fare is first-class Come and see for your
selves. Remember the place, 313 Com
merce street, fredericksburg, Va.
oOf Ou
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
RAYNER CHALLENGES CORMAN

Senator Rayner has challenged Senator
German to a joint debate with him on
the question of the Poe amendment. He
wants to meet the senior Senator in a
calm and argumentative discussion. II
Senator German accepts the challenge,
there will ensue one of the most notable
debates that have occurred for many
wears i'm MARYLAND
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
SALE--BR00KE

Miss Anne Elizabeth Brooke, daughter
of Mrs. Lucy Beverley Brooke, was mar
ried Wednesday to Mr.. Latane Sale, OF
Essex county. The ceremony was pre-
formed by Rev. Landon Il. Mason at the
home of the brides uncle, Mr.. g. W.
Catlett, in Richmond. Miss Lucy Brooke
Catlett was maid of honor and Mr..
Charles Sale, OF Tappahanneck, best
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
VIM. Livingston

Contractor and Builder Fredericks-
burg, Va. Fully equipped for all
kind OF work in the building line.
Business offlce-Room IA, Enterprise
BnildinQ.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
nYSTERS nYSTERS OYSTERS-

OYSTERS, OYSTERS, OYSTERS.
Having made arrangements with one
of the largest oyster shippers on the Rap
pahannock river, am prepared to fur
nish the best oysters at reasonable prices.
Oysters received on every boat. Honest
measure, clean shucked. Give me trial.
c. ]. Stoffregen,
Main St., near railroad. Phone 148.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
Mrs. c:a.,;:-.V5 Jsll-Ls SOLD
Consid, -aLly Les Th5n the Appraised
Nalrc Was Realized.

Mrs. C:'R.v"~.V5 JEl}-Ls SOLD
Consid. -aLly Les Than the Appraised
Nalrc Was Realized.
Clevp.-nd. CT 2O.-Nine p cccs OF
jcwcIv i--1c,iy owned by MIS- Cas-
sic =. Clgdvi *. seized by the customs
authorities for ron-payment Of duty.
were scll a. rlc;!cn n the United
states r~o-shals oCcc The total
amount BID was s22l7 considerably
less than the appraised value. The
largest piece was a ring with a dia-
mond setting. weighing slightly over
seven carats. which scld for SGGj. The
appraised value was $500. Another
was a ring with two diamonds. each
weighing two and a half carats. which
brought Sl2l In these lots were also
brooches. hair ornaments and other
less valuable rings Many buyers were
present from other cities.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
WANTED.

A young lady to teach two small
children English and music. Please APP
ply at once and give references. Address
L. K. Colbert,
o19l2t Massaponax, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
Live Stock Markets.

PITTSBURG (Union Stock Yardsl-
CATTLE steady; choice. $5.50n575;
prime. s52005.40. HOGS higher;
prime heavy. medium and heavy York
ers. s5.65G5.70: light Workers. s5.4
ALSO: pigs. $5.2565.35; roughs. so
:. SHEEP steady: nrime wethsr-
s5.2565.50: common. s3d350; lambs
s450d7 Is, veal calves, s7f"SS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
NO clRcUs--cROWD DISAPPOINTED

After travelling miles to see the Wal
lace shows. which We're advertised to
exhibit IN Luray Tuesday, hundreds OF
people from Page, RapPahannock, Madi-
son, Shenandoah and Greene counties
Tor so,ne reason did not arrive.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21

want to secure the services Of a first
class wheelwright to work in my shop in
Fredericksburg. Address
III. |. Oswald,
o1QlGt Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21

President Roosevelt is now getting
taste Of genuine Southern hospi-
tally, and he seems to like the flavor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21

Tn THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH
OF VIRGINIA
In the Clerks Office OF the Circuit Court of
the County Of Caroline on the 10Th day ~ Octo-
Der 1905.
Annie sparks. Maria Sparks and
Henry johnson ...... flalhtlHs,
against
Jnrob Johnson and -- Johnson.
bis win, ................ Defendants.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
Tn THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH
j OF VIRGINIA.

i OF VIRGINIA
In the Clerks Office OF the Circuit Court OF the
county Of Spotsyyania on the 18th OF October
1905.
W. VI. oh0iH'
against
Frankie C. Deirhuaht
The object OF this suit Is 70 obtain divorce a
yinculo matrlmOnh from the defendant on the
grounds Of willful abandonment and desertion
of the plaintiff And an affidavit having been
made and fled that the defendant, Frankie c.
Harris il not a resident OF the State OF Virginia,
IL il ordered that she do appear here within ~
teen DAYS after due publication hereof, and do
what may be necessary to protect her interest
in this suit.
And IL II further ordered that copy thereof be
published once a week for four weeks In The Free
Lance. and that copy be posted at the front
door Of the courthouse OF this county ON the
next succeeding rule day after this suit Il en-
tered
A copy-Teste:
+. A. HARRIS. Clerk.
#. Stokeley Coleman, y. a. oct2l-wiw
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21

Edward Cunliif, wanted in Pittsburg
Gov steallng one hundred thousand dol
ssra nom Adams Express Company, has
been arrested and is said to have con-
isssede
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
VIM. X. GOODRICH,
ATTORNEY At LAW
FREDERICKSBURG VA.

Practices in Corporation Court OF City
OF Fredericksburg and in Circuit Courts
of Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George
or CaroliHs counties. Collections prompt
lv made.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21

Send The Free Lance to your son or
daughter at school or an absent friend.
75 cents for the six months.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
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 g. Hurkamp Co.,
fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21

m CHANCERY


The object ~ this suit is to obtain decn'e In
yesting in each ~ the plaintiffs One-fourth I'M
divided interest in 10 acres of land near New
London. adjoining the lands 81 Clarnce Clark
and Others purchased by the plaintiffs Jointly
with the defendant Jacob johnson. and which
the said defendant had fradulently conveyed In
whole 10 himself by deed from Martha J. Penn
berton. dated January Sth. 1891 and recorded In
Deed Book g. page 26l. of the records of Caroline
county. without prejudice. however. TO hereafter
have an accounting among plaintiffs aud deien-
dants a. To permanent improvements made on
the same.
Afidayit having been made and filed that the
defendants Jacob Johnson and - Johnson. his
VIE, arr not residents OF the state Of Virginia.
II IL ordered they do appear here within fifteen
days after due publication hereof. aud do what
may be necessary to protect their interest in this
suit And IL Is further ordered that a copy
hereof be- published once a week for four weeks
I'm The Free Lance. a newspaper published In the
city Of fredericksburg and that a copy be
posted AZ the front door ~ the courthouse Of
this county on or before the 9Th day Of Noyem-
her 1896 that being the next succeeding rule day
after this order was entered
cOpy-Teste:
I. {. VALENTINE. Deputy Clerk,
For L. r. COGHIlL. Clerk.
Chandler & Chandler. pa.
A copy-Teste:
T. e. VALENTINE. Deputy Clerk
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
Stock Of Dry Goods, Cloaks,
Ladies Suits and Millinery

it has been the pleasure of Fredericksburg buyers
to have placed before them
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
JUST ARRIVED

The most successful buying season we
have ever had in spite Of the fact that all
are crying high prices. We mention just
n lew items that are already in, and will
mention We have heavy daily arrivals.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
Underwear and Hosiery

We feature just four specials that will
make IA sensation:
First-Ladies' Pure White Jersey Rib
bed llecced Vests and Pants............ 25c
Second-Chldpns Union Suits, great
Zoe
Third-Children's Corduroy Ribbed
Black Hose, value DOE, at............... lSc
Fourth-Ladies' Union Suits, heavy
Jersey ribbed ileeced, value 5Oc, at. 3Sc
We hayeequally good values in MEMS
UNDERWEAR
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
A WHEEL, WRIGHT WANTED

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21

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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-09-10
Colonel Bradshawis Money.


Col. Blythe, while in Topeka. told a
good poker story. A northerner got
lato game with some southern gen
tlemen in Alabama When 1T came
time TO Cult hn !Nas way itoithe good
Col. Bradshaw, one OF the southern
gentlemen In the game, owed him So
600 and gave his check for the amount.
The northerner was at the bank bright
and early the next morning and pre-.
sented the check. The cashier looked
at 1t. jammed 1t down on the book went
20 tho vault and got stack of bills,
came back, counted out $4,000, counted
Ii over again to make sure and then
showed Il through the window Tho
northerner was delighted. He gath.
cred it up, went over to a desk and
started to count it. As soon as be
looked at the first bill, he stopped
with jerk and exclaimed to the
banker
You have made mistake"
How SOP asked the cashier
why, this is confederate money
said the northerner.
That's the only kind Col. Bradshaw
has had In the bank since the war,
replied the banker New York World
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-09-10
A PRICE PLACED
ON MAYORS HEAD
Tom Lee, Ruler of New York
Chinatown is Doomed
is MARKED FOR DEATH
EtNllDE
PICTURESQUE FIGURE or A
TWELVE YEAR FuED IN So
clETlEs or THE CHINA
TOWN WORLD. u

New York. Sept 9-Tom Lee. mayor
Of Chinatown!
He SAT- in wooden rocking chair In
a little cigar store on Mott street, sur
rounded BY half dozen stalwarts If
tho On Leong Tong Of which he Is
me head. all armed with revolvers
and ready at a moments notice to re-
pei any attack from members of the
Hip Sing Tong, with whom they have
been at war for years On his head
lis a price OF $4,000 He smiles and
tries to forget this, but X II a vain
smile
The mayor IS picturesque old
Chinese. bent with his sixty years and
none too rugged health. AS he rocked
to and fro In haze Of cigar smoke
and the unmstakabie odor of ven
shee, or burnt opium he puffed away
at a roll Of tobacco which ne held with
the peculiar grip Of the Chiness-be-
tween the thumb and four fingers,
the palm of the hand upward Be
tween the puffs he iabbered away at
his small groupe Of bodyeuards. who
sat On tables cross-legged, lolled a.
cross the counters or half dozed in
chairs back OF Ghe showcases.
He wore the regulation garb of the
people of his land, though il was per
haps Of shade better quality than
that Of mis- fellows, for he Is reputed to
be very wealthy. The customary black
wide trousers Tapped wildly about his
legs black silk sandals We're upon his
feet and shirt of fine brown material
completed his costume. His getup was
given slightly dainty appearance by
a pale blre silk undergarment that
peeped up from the neckband OF the
shirt. From a chest pocket dangled a
heavy gold chain with Masonic EN-
blem as fob His hands, which were
small and smooth, bore no jewels save
a heavy seal ring, a present from a
countrymen years ago.
| He is an affabla old man and easily
read--fhat Is, id all things that are
to his general welfare; otherwise he
is inscrutable. He gives smile for &
no, blank stare wher he thinks
that perhaps questions are growing a
little too pertinent 70 the subject. HI
has the typical face Of the Chinese In
shape, bur his eyes proclaim him /
man far out OF the ordinary run. They
| lie, not dlagonally, but straight aeros.
The face, and far-very far--apart
The gaze at first, and while the oil
man Is taking the CALDER Of his vlsi
tors, is peculiarly penetrating; ther
when the tide OF the inquiry is turnel
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-09-10

That was in 1874. When the cen
tennial opened in Philadelphia the
thrifty Chinese went there and Open
ed an exhibit OF teas, and spices.
When the centennial was over he
sold out and came to New York. He
opened up a merchandise store at ,
Mott street. Then he startai a cigar
store at 4. and shortly afterward
opened a store at 10. with a restau-
rant above. He now Is interested in
three large places-20ls Pell and 10
and Is Mott street, the latter number
his temporary home.
tom. who is the richest man in
Chinatown % he was asked
Is Now a Millionaire.
He inhaled a few whiffs of his
cigar and slowly replied. with labored
pronunciation:
That's pretty hard question"
Are you?"
There was only a smile.
They say you are a millionaire; is
that SOP"
Again the smile. capable of a double
Interpretation.
4 worked hard when a boy: got
huff so don't have to work now: take
| il easy. Not rich
In spite of this assertion it is com.
monty reported that the old man is
worth far more than 100000
How does it feel to have price on
your head?"
| For the third time the smile. II
was somewhat forced, and under that
sallow skin could be read the old
mans fear.
4 bin sick. All this shootin' make
! me not SO we'll. just come down stairs
now for the first time These other
men Highbinders. like snakes; shoot
You behind your back. fraid to &c
out OF house till shootin' is over.
/ The old man looked furtiyely
around as If he half expected some d
the enemy to spring through the walls
and open fire on him.
Lee 10y. the secretary of the mayor
keeps the strictest vigilance over tn,
old man at all times No one cal
sec him without first going to Lee
and as that shrewd little student o
human nature weighs the visitor 81
are his chances OF getting an au
dlence Of the great man of China
town. Lee has been with the mayo
for more than twelve years am
knows his every mood and fear an,
desire, and he knows who should Sc
the mayor and who should be KEEP
away. He Is himself almost as close
II watched by tho Hep Sings as tn
old man. and when he ventures ava
from the headquarters he is in dar
ger OF bullets. He stolcally says:
They'd Kill me too. guess, if the
: could ever get gun on me first.
Tom Lee IN citizen of the Unite
States He took out mis- fun paper
in 1876 He Is stanch Tamman
man and a Mason high in the orde
There are about 1900 members in tn
I On Icing Tong.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-09-10
Enterprise on the Rowery.

On the Bowery an enterprlsing deal
er in secondhand clothes has out
pointed competitors by displaying the
following placard.
In honor OF Fourth OF July we are
Russian values at jiu-jitsu 49, Our
pants all have burglar-proof pockets
Close by is hat store in the show
window of which line of samples
bears this sign
America knows no better crown"