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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15
THE COLORED SCHOOLS
A COIOred Citizen Expresses Appreciation and
Gratitude For Education.

Fredericksburg Va. June -. 1905.
To The Fn-. Lance.
Please allow me Spacr in yonr columns
10 state that b'iug present at the closing
Of the colorrd public schools Fr,lnyrven.
ing was delighted with the instruction
given my race aud the children of n, the
duties they owe 10 their country for We
have mo- other country but the United
States of America. and this land Oi thr
South is ours by birth. and white pro
pies interest is our interest, and VICE
versa. ! appreciate the presence oi ~o
many white people, il shows the great
interest they are taking IN education. Tor
they are bearing the burden of our edu
cation. May the Lord bless them for ~.
II has been said they were responsible
for our Ignorance ia the past. a. they
held Ms in slavery and kept our earnings;
but they are certainly paying interest M
iull and will soon commence the prlncI-
pal. God bless the people of the South
land. who had rather educate us. head,
heart and hand. and keep us among
them than have bomb-throwers strikers
and anarchists To work for them. in
tend 10 deliver lecture on this subject
soon and would be- glad To have both
white and c0lored 10 hear il. The school
board aud superintendent have our spec
ial thanks
Yours respectfully,
Albert Raw.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15
THE GRABBING BUSINESS

The soft crab business in the lower
Northern Neck along the Potomac and
Rappahannock rivers and their tribu-
taries. has developed into a profitable
business 4 few years ago the season
lasted only few weeks and a few en-
oaged in il. Now however buyers from
Chrisfeld. Md. daily buy up crabs and
pay good prices.
Last year one buyer paid out above
ten thousand dollars. In tact, the crab
bing business" may be looked upon now
as the best paying Of all the different
branches Of fishing Now that people
have found out how well it pays, nearly
every one along the river engages In the
business
This season crabs are bringing good
prices
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15
For Over Sixty Year,.

Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over sixty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
It 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
Svrup.n and take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15
Albert Ray.

There is more Catarrh in this section OF
the country than ali other diseases put
together. and until the last few years
was supposed 10 be incurable. For "A
great many years doctors pronounced 1t
"A local disease and prescribed local RENE
dies. and by constantly failing To cure
with local treatment, pronounced 1t IN
durable. Science has proven catarrh To
be "A constitutional disease and there
fore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by !.
j. Cheney 4 Co., Toledo, Ohio, il the
only constitutional cure on the market.
1t is taken internally in doses from 10
drops to a teaspOoniul. Ii acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces oi the
system. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case it fails to cure. send Tor
circulars and testimonials.
Address. +. j. CHENEY X CO., Toledo,
Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, Zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15
To the Citizens of Fredericksburg,
Spotsylvauia, Stafford and Louisa.

To the Citizens of fredericksburg,
Spotsylvauia, Stafford and Louisa.
AS the county of Louisa wishes to
present candidate for election to
the Senate of Virginia this fall from
the district of which she forms a
part, and as very general desire
has been expressed throughout the
county by the citizens of Louisa, do
ing me the honor of uniting upon
myself as such candidate, | hereby
respectfully announce my candidacy
for nomination for the Senate OF Vlr-
ginia from this district, subject to
The Democratic primary, and have to
say that if this honor is conferred
upon me and | am elected to such
position, | will give my best en-
deavor to represent the people OF the
whole district, and | ask their sup
port.
Respectfully,
Frederick Wilmer Sims.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15
CANDIDATES CARD

To the Citizens OF fredericksburg ano
Spotsylvania:
Asit il generally conceded that Fred
ericksburg is entitled To the member o
the Legislature 10 beelected this tall IRON
the Spotsylyania and fredericksburg
district. the county having enjoyed th'
honor for the last two terms. and hay
ing been urged by my friends to becomea
candidate hereby reSpectiullyannounce
my candidacy, subject to the Democratic
primary, aud promise II nominated and
elected To strive earnestly to show my
self worthy OF the honorand to represent
faithfully the county and city. | there
fore ask the support Of the citizens o
the county ~ well as OF the city.
Respectfully,
Granville K. Swift.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15
Sold by [. D. COLE, fredericksburg, Va
Attention.! Attention !

The heavy arrivals of Spring and
Summer Goods have been steadily
coming in since April lst We have
been compelled to seek warehousr
room to help hold tine enormous 'up
ply. Such heavy buyiug from first
hands for spot cash euahIes us to
place before YOU the best lines of
goods ever offered for the prices. To
attempt 10 tell YOU of just one half
oi what We have would consume this
whole paper.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15
p. h'CRACKEN, BRO. q co.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
and IIOIrOR DEALERS

GROCERS and LIQUOR DEALERS.
offer Ten Thousand Gallons ~ kE RYE and
unt,PHON WHISTLES from the following we'll
i.,,,,,,-, Ii-tflerics Graft d co.. oi Oho. Boone
C"unty ni-tilling Co.. oi Kentucky. Monticello
ni.tiiirrr Of Maryarl and W. T. Gray, oi
Pennsylvania. r n
Agents for Bergnrr x LnElr Lager Beer
,rt,, also offer Staple and Fancy Groceries,
Agricultural Implements, seeds. euano and
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15
THE STATE REPUBLICANS

The Republican, State Committee will
meet in Lynchburg ON June 22nd On
decide upon the time and place ior the
State Convention of the party 10 name
candidates iJr the offices Of Governor
Observation-Disclosures Attomey-General.
superintendent OF Public Instruction,
State Treasurer. SECRETARY of the tom-
monwealth. COMMISSIONER Oi Agriculture.
The committee will also fiN the basis of
representation in the convention. which
will probably be- one delegate ior every
100 votes and ior fractions over 30 in
ench rOnntN or city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15
Our Shoe Line
Our Underwear Department

is better than ever Ladies Vests
from 3 cents up. Gauze Vests aud
Pants for children. Fine line Of
Fancy Hose for ladies and children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15
Make Your Home a
Summer Home.

You will never know the
real luxury, comfort and en-
ioymcnt To be- hadlrom Noul
Porch until You fit ii with
NUDOR Porch Shades.
Wood is one OF the best
u0n.conductorS oi heat
known. therefore NCDOl
Porch Shades are made Oi
FibIp-l.indcn Wood.
Your porch-thc part OF
YOUR house which is entirely
out-of-doors. YOU would util-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15

Senator Scott quotes Lincoln as say
ing that if We gave $50 "a ton for iron
rails made in this country We would
have both the rails and the money. but
tnat ii we bought them in England the
rails only would be- ours. while the
Britisher would get the cash. On that
principle, it ought To be- profitable ior "a
man To make things and sell them 10
himseh.-Charlestow CW. Val Star
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15

The steamer Samuel J. Pentz, OF the
Potomac river after an existence OF over
4(i wears. will be dismantled. and her IT,
mains go ON the scrap heap.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15
LaCeS.

We have the newest and most
attractive designs for the spring sea-
son. This is fast growing depart
ment with us, and you will be pleased
to see the new selections. Anything
YOU wish in Laces or Embroideries
don't fail TO try us.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15

IN SPITE of the poor wheat crops the
l Deering 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 and brains can
build. Everybody in touch with Freder-
icksburg knows the history Of the Husker
and Shredder business last iall. The Deer
ing won the highest praise where others
failed. Deering Corn Harvesters gave
satisfaction last year, they are better now.
When you come to town call and see Us
and let US talk Corn Harvesters and Husk-
ers and Shredders. Thanking the farmers
Tor their strong support, we are.
Yours truly,
OHAS. WALLACE a BRO
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15
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 q. Hurkamp Co.,
fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15

Silence is golden and some remarks ar
very brassy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15
SILAS SHELBURNE & son.
SHELBURNE'S WAREHOUSE

For the sale Of Loose Tobacco and
by sample over the hogshead. 18th
and Canal Streets, Richmond, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15

o. 49, Young Paintin,
HHtIu-f
Mrs Nuuni. Marshall John w. Marshall.
Boo hI- uRu ueht and a- administrator
nf John 80 Marshall decreased. George
Marshall Thomas Marshall. Newton
Marshall and Ida Marshall ........ Defendants.
Is tHANCERN
IIrOLia.f Df This suit IL to euiOln the sale OF
IinI under d'--d of trust for deferred purchase
money And 900 AFFIDAVIT having been made and
n.ri that the defendants George Marshall and
Mrs Auunle Marshall. arr not res sdents Of the
State OF Virginia 30 i- ordered that they do ap-
pear hrr- within nfts--n days after due publica-
fiuu hereof aud do what may he necessary 20
protect their interest iu this suit. And IL Is fur
fhrr ordered that Is copy hereof be- published
Dur. % week for four weeks iu The Fnee Lance. a
.plprr published iu fredericksburg. Va. aud
thaf 3D. copy br posted at the front door of the
rnurf house of this county on or before the first
rule daY after the entry of this suit
A cOpy-Ie-te.
T. O.. VALENTINE. Deputy Clerk
For +. X COghil Clerk,
Vs. E. Ennis p.q myN-w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15
w. S. EMBREY

Successor TO Embrey & Bergman. J
Dealer in Railroad Cross Ties, Cedar
Posts, Spokes and Hoops. Keeps
constantly on hand a large supply Of
Baled Hay and Mill Feed. Office near
Railroad Depot. Fredericksburg, Va.
Also Agent for Page Wire Fence Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15
VIM. Livingston

Contractor and Builder Fredercks-
burg, Va. Fully equipped for all
kind work in the building line.
BIZ 0fice-Room II, Enterprise
Bu1rtng.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-15
carry the largest and most
complete line of
GET MY PRICES
O. D. FOSTER
NATIONAL ROuLEXARD-

T. THE CLERKS OFFICE or THE CIRCUIT
l. ,ouri of the county OF Caroline on the 25th
iaf Df May 1896.
o. ~ Young Paintin.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-02
BARRED FROM COURT.
actors ard actresses Ineligible for
Presentation an ENGLAND.

NeltheF actors nor actresses eligible for pres
entation at the Court OF St James. So long az tbe
teinnlh connected with the stage it is not until
Sir Henry Irving ard Sir Charles Wyndhsm finally
retire into private life cease 20 appear before
the foot'ghts That we shah find their names ngur-
ng beside that OF Sir Squire Bancroft that other
retired actor. among the list OF knights present
az the ievees 81. Palace and at the Court.
at Buckingham Palace Attention TO this official dis
cTTninatioa against actors and actresses at the
Court of st. James called the other day in
connection with the proposal that Miss Viola Tree
should appear In one OF the command" theatrical
performances that took place during the stay OF
the King and Queen OF Portugal at Windsor Cas-
tie. Il seems Miss Tree was presented couple
or years ago Court by Lady CRANKY That
before any idea of her adopting the stage
a career. Subsequently she deieIm mi1ed TO take
up the profession in which her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Beerbohm Tree. have attained both fame and
wealth and of course since she has been the
stage she has been unable to go 20 Court; IN fact.
q discussion was raised TO whether it would not
constitute violation of etiquette were she 10 ap-
pear professionally at Court after having been pre-
scented.
This however. seems trihe far-fetched. Yet it
is a fact that none OF the extremely few men
or women who after presentation at Court. went
on the staFe have ever received any invitation
command" II IS cailed-to appear at Court in a
professional capacity.
The discrimination against actors and actresses
at Court In England constitutes survival Of the
days when the legal status of the player was that
OF rogue and vagabond' and when even the SOW
ere5gns own troupe OF actors ranked with his do
TnssJic servants. Though King Edward cannot re-
ceive actors al Court. yet actresses he welcomes
them his garden parties at Buckingham Palace
and they the guests in the same wey OF the
Prince and Princess Of Wales at the gardsn parties
at Marlborough House, where. indeed. the present
King while still heir-apparent. entertained Sir
Charles wyndham. Sir Henry irving. john Fooie
Terry. George Gressmith. Beerbohm Tree ana John
Hare. AZ dinner.
Miss Viola Tree Miss Gertrude Kingston. Mrs
LauEtry de Battle and, I think. Mis- Ellis JEFF
.reys who divorced some time ago Lord Howe's
brothss the Hon Fred Curzoa, are the only Eng
ISL actors believe who were presented at Court
before adopting the stage a profession
New-York tribune., 1905-01-02
TIrLgs OF no AocouN-.

That the act,on Of the Duke of Orleans comforting
the title of countess upon Nine de Watn the otheF
day should have excited much comment Is some
whsc astonishing. in view of the fact that no ex-
ception was taken 70 HIS grant OF dukedoms TO the
various members Of his family. dukedonis by winch
they are now known Thus he created his younger
brother Duke of Montpenser, although the latter
title should by right have gone TO Don Antonio,
husband OF the Infauta Eualie. who was the
only son OF the late Duke OF Montpensier- He has
given the title OF Duke of YendoThe 10 his cousE'
Prince Emmanuel OF Bourbon, married 10 Princess
Henrietta of Belgium and that Of Duke OF Guise
TO his brother-in-law Prince John Of Orleans son
OF the Duke Of Chartres. And when Prince An
thony and Prince Louis of Orleans, who have just
returned 10 France after prolonged stay in this
country. contract matrimonial alliances, they too
Tfl doubtless receive some dBkedom or oter Irorn
the pretender.
OF course, these titles have no value save that
of courtesy and, while those borne BY princes
and princesses Of the house of Orleans might be
recognized. not as having been conferred nY tbs
Duke OF Orleans. but as constituting the noIdeFs
share in the inheritance IN tbs many duledoms that
belong 60 the house OF Orleans Bourbon. Nine.
de Warus title Of countess recently granted 20 her
BY the Duke OF Orleans, would not be recognized at
any soreign court or by any French or foreign
tribunal
The Duke of Orleans ia by no means the only pre-
tender TO confer titles. Thus the Count OF Cs-erts
claimant TO the throne OF Naples. and halt-bTotEeT
and OF taSr King OF the Two Stcilies, con-
1eFSs not 0Dly uLess DoS also otEoiSllOiS 6o t0os
does Don Carlos pretender to ths throne OF Spain,
and even that ridiculous parsonage at Paris who
stvIes himself Prince de Lusignsn end King of
Cyprus and Of Jerusalem, grants orders or kngh1-
hood TO both men and wOmen--in return Tor con-
sideration-auite q number OF them having been
distributed among Americans
OF course, these decorations could not De Vorn
a. any foreign court, and were an attempt TO De
made by their possessors TO don them at any state
function they would be promptly stopped and
forced TO remove them before entering the presence
of royalty. Indeed, I can recall case OF thls
kind happening at Madrid, where the offender was
no less parsonage than the present Infant Carlos
widower Of the Princess OF the AstHFias. but at
that time merely suitor for her hand de ap-
peared at Court ball wearing the order OF 81
January which was the chief order of knighthood
Of the kingdom Of Naples prior 20 isel' and Vhich
had been conferred upon him by his father, the
Count OF Caserta. The Italian Ambassador AT the
Court Of Madrid lodged protest. botA WITH
the DEPARTMENT of Foreign Affairs ana with the
Grand Master OF the Court, with the result that
the order of ST January was no longer seen at the
Court Of Madrid.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-02
WELL KNOWN PERSONS ON CEDRIC.
Mrs. F. II. Burnett, Lady Herbert and Ern-
est Thompson Seton Arrive.

The steamship Cedric which sailed from Liver
pool on the 2lst, arrived yesterday She was fog
bound for two days and 4 half in the Mersey. on
the voyage across she met good weather
Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett was among the
passengers. She had been away since last April
While abroad Mrs Burnett wrote a childs book.
The Little Princess which will be Sara Crewe''
containing all the additions made for the play
The Little Princess"
Lady Herbert, widow OF the former British An
bassador TO this country. and her sons sydney and
Michael, were passengers They visit Lady
aerhert's father, T. T. Wilson Captain Claude de
Crespigny- :. Menzies aud Sir George Prescott. OF
polo IN California, Another arrival was Ernest
Thompson Seton. Still others were T. T.. BirdselL
Mr. and Mrs B. s. Guinness r. Munro Fergus0n
NJ p. John Inghs. Eugene Kelly and Charles
WIcka
New-York tribune., 1905-01-02
Z NAME
And What Is in It, and Also How to
Win It


IN pursuing tn. Muse you will that the
ssdeTs
- oap-icieus snd airlsh SIS most other ladies'.
And that supeTfne cognouaen. meet for = bard,
1s p primal essential 20 win her regard.
Therefore cali yourself Clifford, or Aubrey. or
ClsG-e.
Or eJacvs. OF cSHenooisne. Marco or Mau8e.
And. be8nE thus titled, choose ali that IS wrong.
And with that equipment burst forth into
song
Making silver~gilt verses on love-pangs and
hesrses.
TT your readers believe you are ravishing
Clrces,
Whether female or male IT'S Indifferent quite.
II you re only salacious enough when you write
Because II you indicate vicious propensity.
Combined With q longing for Heavens I'm
HlenEity.
Toum be sure 70 be taken for something
sublime.
Ana they Won't use = tape-zneasure. testing your
rhyme.
BIZ vri lozu you with iucre. and crown you
with bays.
Ard exhaust g whole lexicon. sounding your
prziss;
and ,hen. II vou'H only contr1ve TO suggest
Tha. your grsndfsther's aunt was q terrible
Vsst.
And rhEt you have inneT1teo soHle1h''e H'ii
her.
u the Iiae Of rapAcity. talons, and fur
,Tnouyh now you derived II man can sur
nIssl.
That hss gracefully twisted your brain and your
eyes.
Ana makes you look sideways and vacsntly
stare.
Ard q general erection promotes Of your hair
And otherwise fits you for Bedlan, or worse
Ana therefore is lovely when breathed into verse,
The uorld--that learns nothing from things that
have past
VIII Declare great genius has risen at last
50, choose a fine name, OF the exquisite order
And print your e-otics with plenty Of border
Nixiag scent Of the boudoir with reek OF the
stable
(Which is being fasti5ious. virils. and able).
Eyry scruple Of decency rising above
Since twas man that made marriage but Goo
that made love
And you'u take front seat in the Temple OF
Pane.
And illustrate deeisively what's IN nara.
WILLIAM WINTER
New-York tribune., 1905-01-02
THE FIRST DAY OF THE YEAR
BY BARRY CORNWALL

AS one who enters a road
The end whereof no sight can reaoh;
Where they who bear SIMS heavy load
Are nuu1berless $50 Sagec Ieacn)
As sands upon the wild seapeachi
Where Showers and Sunshine Night and Day
Like Ghosts go sIlmnerIns on their way;
Where Friends and Foes. where Right and wrong
Aud all that doth TO Life belongt-
The shadows Past, the grim Te-COE1e.
Around footsteps sink and soar;
Where DEATH goes beating on his drum;
And that great Sea without shore
Cleans in the distance. while a Voice
Cries out. Let one here rejoice
So I. now blind with hope and Tear,
Enter upon thy paths. Year.
Thy paths which all WAC breathe must tread
Which lead the Living TO the Dead
I enter; for it is my doom
To tread thy labyrlnthine gloom;
To noto who round me watch and wait;
To low d few: perhaps to hetei
And do all duties OF my fate
New-York tribune., 1905-01-02
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Official Record and Forecast.-washngtou. Jan. l.
The eastward movement moderate disturbance now
over illinois IS causing light rains and
TO the ana uorhwestwar while another dis
rbsace over Arizona in conjunction with marked Ligh
area to The northward has caused In the central
Rocky Mountain region and the southern plateau.
There was no precipitation of consequence except
ooal rains in tbs Western GHif No-th
Pacific Coast Temperatures fallen decidedly the
Northwest and Central West 70 the marked high
now arIvng those the and South the
auUve the seasonal
lower lake region and upper OHIO va
lev extendnng Monday night Tuesday into the Middle
,,Isntic states and England. There win also be
srovv Monday In Western Montana and rain in
.a1e-sTIv and Tuesday. It Will be colder
Sn5 in the lake region and central valleys and colder
sSs In the Atlantic States In the West temperatures
will change but ittle 49,. a.. .,.s. III, - H.. .
frss and variable becoming west and Increasing Tues
day on the Middle Atlantic Coast they VIII be Light 10
becoming westerly Dy Iuesday and IN
on the South Atlantic Coast they VIII be fresh
ItIres IN west the Gulf Coast, fresh southwest
o.hrsst rrohabv brisk the coast; and Lake
Nchieau brisk northwest TO north
+saers departing Monday for European ports will have
~ ,a fTseh southwest winds increasing Tuesday with
,.tr weather 20 the Grand Banks.
Forrcast for Special LOeaIities.-For Western New
yyo- rain or snow to-day. colder in west portion;
Tuesday snow colder IN east portion. increasing
southwest northwest winds - . =,
For western Pennsylvania rain or snow To-day
.oSar nv evening; Tuesday fair colder, except snow
aprres along tho lake fresh TO brisk southwest TO
northwest Hli4os
New-York tribune., 1905-01-02
WHAT IS GOING ON TODAY.

receptions and celebratons various Young
Mems Christian Association branches afternoon and
evening
Beginning OF week Of PRAYER: Union meeting at Ma<3e
Collegiate Fifth-ave and TweRty-ntat=-S
auspices OF Evangelical Alliance Of the United
States p. IN.
Anecdotes Of teaching on Side by Miss Myra Kelly.
College Hall, AstOE Hotel, afternoon, under
Emma Willard Society.
Mass Holy Manhattan Patrick 4
Cathedral, al 10 a m
Now Years reception Regular Republican Organization
Club Of 18th Assembly District cubTooms. Arcade
Building Sixty-ff;h-sc and Brosdway. from G
?. n.
Dinner at Hotel Astor for Captain Karl Kaempn. of
Hamburg american Line,