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rBEDEEIC2SBUE3, VA. (AM INDKPBNDKNT NEWSPAPER.) ONLY TRIWEEKLY IN VIRGINIA. Covers more than thirty counties in Die ist, 3rd, 7th and 8th Con? gressional Districts, and goes to subscribers at nearly 500 postoffices. Subscription 11.50 Per Tear in Advance. _ADVERTISING RATKS : For any slsed ad. 1 Insertion 50c. por Inch *nd Ac. per Inch for each subsequent iiiner llon. LOOO Inches of display advertisement for tWO, used at advertiser's option. In any sUed spaoe, matter or space changed as often as desired. Heading Notices lOo. per line first Insertion. ?6- per line for each subs?quent one. Obituaries or Keiiglous Notioes of enter? tainments. Ao., charged for at one-half rate?.. Letters reoommendlux candidates for office saust be paid for. 8ATURDAY..DECEMBER 22, 1900 Weather forecast for Fred ericksburg arid Vicinity. Clear with Northwest w i fids. NO HORNS TO HER ALTAR. Verily poor old China is in hard line??. She ean do nothing but acquiesce in any terms which tho allies choose to put upon her, and these appear to be hard indeed. In consenting to them the Flowery Kingdom will become a door mat for every presumptuous for? eign personage who may choose to apit at her or wipe his feet upon her, and any resistance upon her part will be met by coercion and indem? nity-squeezing by the real offender's government. To say that she shall not import firearms or war equip? ments, that her forts shall be abolish? ed and rated?ia short,that she shall be tied oap-a-pie and governed as foreign representatives dictate, is one of the most enormous humilia? tions that history has ever recorded, or will ever be likely to chronicle. We are indeed sorry for the poor souls who already have so little sun? shine in lue that it ia hardly prized more than a state of non-existence. While the Emperr of China may eonaent to the terms submitted by the Powers it is not at all likely that the old Empress Dowager?who, if still alive, is the real thing in the ruling line?will agree to the drastic terms; and aa only a small per cent. of the Chinese kuow that their sol? diers have been beaten and their Kingdom is on the wing, it is very probable that they would pin with the Dowager Empress and continue hostilities. The old lady may sur. prise the world yet,as she has a large amount of stiokatitiveness. In discussing President McKin ley's message Prof. Ooldwin Smith, of Toronto, Canada, makes the same point about the increase of the army that The Free Lamb some months ago expressed, namely, "The ex? penditure which such a force would entail is the least part of t he matter. * ? ?Par more momentous are the political consequences with which the creation of a great standing army, especially if it should be largely manned by foreigners, meu aoee the character of that which has hitherto been an industrial common? wealth." Whether this view will prove a correct one or not will be settled within a few years, for it has been practically decided that the United Btates shall assume a new role among the nations and will maintain a large standing army. Its pelitieal fntnre, we naturally con? clude, will veer widely from the paths of its past history. Speaking of the late advances in quotations of Virginia State bond* the Richmond Dispatch says: "The advance in the selling prloe of State bonds shows two thing?to wit : 1. That capitalists have faith In the ability of Virginia to pay the Increas? ed rate of interest, whioh begins July 1, 1901, and (2) that they bave no distrust of the constitutional conven? tion. In both respects their faith Is well founded, we believe. ' ' True, these assumptions for faith appear to be well founded. Th6re are two things, however, in this oonnec. tion which strike us significantly. One is that the abundance of money seeking investment and the early in. erease in rate of interest to be carried by these bonds make them subjects for good investment The other is that Virginia reaps no financial bene? fit from the increased prices; she has only a sentimental interest in the rise of these bonds and a feeling of some pride. Christmas is a proper time to ex? ercise a little eharity. Remember the poor, lend a helping band to gladen their hearts. If the Divine benedictions have rested upon you show your gratitude and remember that He whose birth this festive day commemorates says: "As much as yon have done it unto one of these, my desciples, yon have done it unto me." The Administration has shown a great deal of diplomacy in dealing with the Chinese question, but it now begins to look like we will have to recede from onr position and consent to make the terms offered?or,rather, thrnst upon China?"irrevocable," everlaetinly and eternally binding, now and forevermore, without re. course or abatement. Having come to the conclusion that he was not prepared to go to preaching Mr. Bryan has decided to do the next best thing?edit a news? paper. He will have more latitude for pitching into the devil as he may discover him from the editor's view point Some of the dignitaries are opposed - *-- f\-IS_1 It may be possible that Mr. Bryan expecta every man who voted for him to subscribo to hit paper?Richmond Newt. So we may expect to bear of a call being made upon Democratic county chairmen for a list of thenr consti? tuent?, Ko DOUBT tbe British wi uld liko to hsvo Do Wet for a Xruas. gift DOINGS IN CONGRESS. The Senate ratified the Ha>-Pounce fote treaty at arueuded Thurtday by a vote of 55 to IS The Rivers ?ndliirbors Appropria tion bill, as completed. oarviet about fk?, 000.000 The House p?s-ed the Indian and Military AoaJemy Appropr bills, the former carrying 19 030,626 aud tho 1 ttter #700. l.'il. Bnhtii excited debate GENERAL NEWS. London it to have a nuwspaper utter the Sheldon order. Jeffrlet and Rublln have been match? ed to tight February 15th in Cinoiunatl. Warships have been oabled for. They are needed to proteot American inter? est! in Venezuela. The North Atlantic Squadron sailed from Hampton Roads, on its annual cruise of evolution. A seat on the New York Stock Ex? change toll yesterday for 100,000, the highest price ou record. The Colombian Oovernmeut troops won a battle with rebels at Girat dot Point, i'?00 men, It it reported, beiug killed. Mayor Harrison, of Chicago, has re? voked all permits for arias tights issued prior to the passage of the auti-tlght ordinance. The London pipers say E igland oaa not yield and that she will rej >ct the Hay-P*uuct?fote treaty as passed by the Senate. R--oeut Moslem excesses agaiutt the Cnnitiau population in the central provinces of Turkey, resulted in 200 Christians being killed. By the will of the late Mrs Mary L. McLean, which has been ti.ed for pro Sals in Washington, Mrs. Dewey re? ceives a legacy of ft'>t>0,000. On the first of January the Pennsyl? vania Railroad Company will grant not less than four hundred employes retirement witn pensions for life. Gen Kuox hat been forced to abon don the pursuit of Gen. De Wet .owing to tbe situation created in Cape Oolouy by the Boert ctos-ing the Orange nver. Church and temperance delegate! said to represent t>, 000,000 people met in Washington Wednesday to advocate tbe passage of the auti canteen section of the Army bill. Gen Fuzhugh Lee was the guest of honor Wednesday at the annual bar^aet of the Commercial Club,of Kansas City given in commemoration ut the signing of the John Jay Treaty. West Point cadets told.the Militaiy Oourt of Inquiry, which is investigat? ing hazing,of the various forms of haz? ing that had been employed there, but denied that religion? beliefs caused ill treatment of unuer class men. Gen. MacArthnr bas iasned a proc? lamation, warning the inhabitant' of the Philippines that hereafter strict compliance with the laws of war will be required of non-combatants, as well at oombatauts. Edward Oudahy, Jr., son of Edward A. Oudahy, millionaire, packer, and bead of the Oudahy Packing Company in Omaha was mitsed from his hume He had been kidnapped by partiea who demanded #25.000 for his release. His father paid the money and the boy war, set free. MARRIAGES Miss Mattie Dishmin and Mr. Joseph Brown, both of E*sex county, were mar? ried in Richmond Thursday. Mr. Robert Elgin of Aldie, Fatqaler oounty, and Miss Laura Oooarea, of Landmark, were married at the Howard House iu Washington Tuesday. Clerk Ooghill of Caroline issued a Uoense to A. B Seal Monday to marry Miss LA Durrett. The marriage oc? curred Thurtday at Wright's Chapel. Licensed in Washington to marry : Buabrod W. Nichols, of Loudoun coun? ty, and Emma B. Trutsell, of Clarke county. Michael H Garr and Fannie T. Buckner, both of Madison county Wade a Hammill and Jennie -Well Selecmam, both of Ocooquan, Pnnoe William oounty, Va. Mr E Granville Smoot and Mi6s Eva Nelton were married Wednesday at Hotel Nelson, at Urbanna Rev. J M Anderson, of the Methodist ohnrch. officiated. The groom la a native if Caroline county, and bolda a ?position In the Civil Service Bureau in Wash? ington. Tbe bride It the daughter of Oapt. and Mrs.D.M.Nelson. A tumptu out lunch was served to a large con course of friends and relatives, after whloh tne happy oonple took tbe steam? er en route to Florida. Prominent Lawyer Dead. Hon. Robert MoOandlish died at hit home, lu Saluda, Wednesday night, in the 5-?th year of hit age. Two montht ago Mr. MoOandiith wat seized with heart trouble. His oonditton gradually grew worse, until tbe end came. Mr. MoOandlish entered the Confeder? ate service and served nntil tbe close of the Civil War. He then attended the University of Virginia, and in a single session wat graduated in law. He be? gan the praottoe of hit profestdon with tbe late Robert L Montague, father of the present Attorney-General. As a law yer, Mr. McOandliah probably had no tuperlor in Tidewater. He married Miss Nannie Montague, a daughter of the late Colonel Edgar B, Montague, of King and Queen oounty, who survives him with aix childten?four toni and two daughters. He wat buried at Ohr lut oburoh Friday. Rev William B. Lee.tf Gloucester, conducted the service!. The pall-bearers were : Aotive?Messrs. H. L Smithen, F. M Eastman, Dr G. W. Brown,J.Boyd Sean, W. 0. Fitzhngh, and Judga G. T. Garnett. Honorary?Judge A.B. Event, Dr.W. 8. Christian, Dr. Peyton Hundley, and Mr J. R. Saundere. Board of Fisheries Neets. The State Board of Fitheriet met in Rlohmond Wednetday, The Board de oided to look more fully into the ques? tion of baying a new boat f r the oyster navy, to take tbe place of the old Obesapeake. The members will ascertain whether it is better to buy a new boat or have the old one repaired, ard will decide tbe question at the next meeting. "Tbe past year bas been a good one for the oyster industry, " said a mem? ber of tbe Board, "and tbe indications are that the ooming one will be bet? ter, " Oontlnulrg, he said: "The cul? ling laws passed by the last Legislature, increasing tbe stse from S 1-8 to 8 inches, and punishing the buyer a*i well as tbe stiller of uncalled oytten, baa done a great deal to proteot tho natural bedt of tbe Stale and to augu ment the revenue from Ibis tooroe. " AU tbe members of tbe Board were pr?sent. VIRGINIA NEWS. The Naval Hoard bas oompleted Its rt port Newport News gets three of the ships to build. t?,?v. Tyler has downed to grant a p irdon to Miss Anuie Wyatt, the sales? woman for the Julius Myer's Sons' de ptrimeut store. Richard H. Diggs, of Mathews oounty, has been appointed assistant keeper of Seven-Foot Knoll Llght n ?or-t?, in Patapsoo river. The following charter has, among others, been reoorded in the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth : The Middlesex Bank, Middlesex county. The oases of smallpox near Frederick's Hill, Louisa oounty, are reported well. There ate eight or ten oases south of Trevilians They aro reported convales? cent. IVrisious Istued in Washington : Original--Willui.i R. Hndglns. Port Hay wood. Math, .vs county, $(> ; Fred T Rose, Rolling's i?\>rk, King George county, $<>. The resident- l i Arthur Motley, of K?mex oounty, wus destroyed ?by fire a few days ago. No insurance. Loss atiaut two thousand dollars. Origin of tire uukuowti. It is reported that small pox has been discovered near the Orange line, in Albemarle, and that steps are being takeu to establish a quarantine against the spread of the disease. ggfe Mr E B White has just finished ?hre??hing the wheat grown on his Seliua farm There was just an even hundred acres harvested and the yield was 1,800 bushel* or ;i;i bushels to the acre.?Lees burg Mirror. Julian Mantelo was tried in the Han over oounty court Thursday for the murder of his 13 year-old daughter and was acquitted. The girl was killed last summer by the discharge of a gun which Mantelo's wife was trying to take away from him. Macedonia Methodist ohurch, Louisa oounty, was burned Tuesday. It Is thought It caught from fire left ir the stove by a party decorating the churoh that day for the marriage of Mr. Poore and Miss Watkins.of the neighborhood. Dr. Bass aocepted a call to Union ?liurch, in Oloucester connty. * * Miss B ila Churn, of the Seminary,will visit Misses Irene and Mary Breadlos, at N-wtowu,King and Cjueen county ,Xmas. * * The Banking Company, capitalized at Jlini.iM),expects to begin business In the Masonic H^ll about January 7,1901 ?West Point Plain Dealer. Little aftas Hunley, daughter of Hon. George V Hunley, of Mathews county, who has been til for several weeks with typhoid fever at the home of bor grand tather, in this city, is reported as be? ing i inch better * ? Mr, M. K Pe? rm, Treasurer of Oloucester county, was among the callers at State offices yesterday?Rich Dispatch. Invitations have been issued for the annual holly ball, at Kilmamock, Lan? caster couuty, December 27th. This ball is considered the big social event of lower Northern Neok. It is the cus? tom to choose a queen by ballot every year, who is known as the''Holly (?aeen," and Hon O. Harding Walker, of Heatbsville,Northumberland oounty, has been asked to deliver the corona? tion address. A movement will be made at the ball to induce Mr. Walker to offer a bill in the State Legislature, making the ' 'holly" the national em? blem of Tidewater Virginia. ::me BEATES. Mrs. Rota Garnett, who died in Newport News Tuesday, aged 28 years, was a sister of Mrs. Oeorgo W. Long, of Caroline cjunty. Congressman Richard A. Wise died Friday morning at bis home in Wil hamsbnrg. He was defeated for Con? gress in the last election by Hon. II L Maynard, Democrat Dr. Wise was a brother of Hon. John S. Wise, of New York. Stafford Court. There was hardly a corporal's guard of people at Stafford Wednesday to atteud oonrt From Fredericksbnrg Meser?. J. T. Goolrick, B P. Willie, W. H. Merchant, Oapt. 8 O. Peyton, J. Con way Cnionester, of the Star, and The Free Lance representative were present. IN COURT. Mr. James Ashby was relieved as administrator of Mrs. Ann E Mere? dith .her estate being settled. R. L. Templeman was relieved of as? sessment of personal property it being erroneous. O. F. Logerwell relieved of capita? tion tax and connty levy on aooount of age and infirmities. J. A. Sullivan made his report as road inspeotor of Falmouth, which was received and ordered filed. The will of S. Elira Monteith proven and ordered to record. J T. Ohtnn and Raleigb T. Cbinn, witnesses, Commonwealth vs J. W. Cooper for misdemeanor. Case dismiss? ed on bis paying oosts and bound over In sum of #100 to keep peace. This is the Ramoth churoh dist?rbanos oase. The Clerk of Court was ordered to get from the Governor of Virginia a new seal for County oonrt. The seduction case of J. D. Bettis was continued to next term. Bail was given in sum of $200 Commonwealth vs M. Greenhow. The jury found prisoner grllty, Judge Goolrick moved toset aside the verdict. It was sustained by Judge Ohiobester and the case dismissed. The report of W. W. Towson, road in pector of Aqula. was received and or? dered filed. John Hales and T. W. Baber appeal, oase dismissed. John Hales vs James Woodard, judge? ment that Hales reoover oolt of Wood ard. NOTES. The handsome estate Marboro, on the Potomac river, with its large fishing shore, was sold at public auction to Mr. R. A Golden, of Washington, forts, 060. Mr. Z. Taylor Cooper was arrested charged with slandering J. H. Rhone. He gave bail. The corn crop in the oounty Is not over half the usual average. Ex-Sheriff Kennedy sold at publio auotlon a horse, dogcart and harness for seven dollars. The sale oaused mnoh amusement. Large quantities of wood are being nauled to Brooke and Coal landing but the shippers are losing money on ao oount of the mild weather. Pastor to Resign. Rev. H. T. Musselmao, pastor of Stockton-Street Baptist ohurch, Man? chester, Va., will soon aooept the posi? tion of traveling editor of the Religious Herald, whioh is one of the most in? fluential Baptist papers in the State. Mr. Muaselman will not give up his ohurch until about February 1st. He Is well known to many of our readers. CHINA An antl- foreign outbreak Is feared in the prov?noos. The powers will hold Pekin and there will be no withdrawal of troops till peace terms are oarrled out. AH the ministers have signed the joint note and the note will be sent immediately to Prince Ohlng and LI Hang Chang. Women Want to Lynch Her Unless Miss Jessie Morrison leaves the town of Eldorado she is in danger of being lynched by the indignant women of that Kai s it tow n. At a meeting held 10 women gathered ami talked of lyuohiog the woman who is charged with the murder of Mr-. Olln Oahtle. The aotloo. of the jury In failing to find her guilty of m Old II In the first degree Is the oaose of the in? dignation. Meanwhile Jeaste M wrtsou laughs at them anil dare- lh? in t i ? u ? v out their tin Tho West Point Cadetahip Representative Jones will nominate Ralph Rich.of Acoomaocounty * oadet In the I . B. Military Aoa ?hiv Biofe recently won fii-f BOOMS In the competitive SSamination held In flu?? oity. E?ty Peatross of Biwimg Greeo, who rune In second in Hie c un??,t,will be named for al'eruutc Five Deaths in Lancastor County Andrew Webb, a young married man, I ?I week at his home near Lit Walton, after a lingering illness Mr W. 11 boagworth, a foreman at Mellows 8t Squires' fish factory, near White Stone, died Monday night Mrs Baos Mener, a bride of a few months, died at the home of her hot? head. ii'"i*r White Stone, Monday night. The death of this jf< ung matron wat peculiarly tad News iH received of the death of Mrt. Kleefltoh, mother of Mrs. W A. Dame r ni, of Ibll county, at her home in New Widsor, Md. Mrs Lucy B Hammonds, of Irving - t o, died Monday night in the BSth year of her age Four children snrvive 1er Tl.ey ate Messrs. Thoi J. lliydon and H H Haatatoads and Meedatxtei Win S Aidihurn and W. H. Wilder, all r tldentl of Irvlngloo, The At irai Ivies married and leavei (j kBtA Static or Ohio, city orToi.tno. i Lucas County, ("' Kiiank J. Cheney makes oath tint as in senior partner of the llrm of K .1 i ihm -, v Co.. ?lolng liuslneNs In the City, ol Toledo County and (State aforesaid, and that Haul (Inn will pay the mm of ONK lUNMlKU 1X11,1. A Its tor ?'iiih and every MM ol Ci i until Unit oanaot b? oared by ln< Hall's i.'atakkh Ccaa. KHANK J, CAKNKV. Hworn to liefore me and MDMrlbed In mv pr?senos, taisStb day of Oecuinlier. A - ,-?*? , A. W. OLBAHON. [tBAI . Notary Tuhlie. Mall's Catarrh Cure la taken Interna'ly, and uta directly on tin? b'ood and mucous sur faoea of the ayateaa, semi fur ii-stimomitia Ir.'c K.J. CHRNKY * 0O..Toled0,O. ?.?Id hy DniKKlst?, 76e. Hall's Karallv Pulsare the lient. OLD SITA MS ABRID! A (rain load of goods. Every department full up. We are th* acknowled^d Santa Claus Outfitters. Our Big Toy display is at Its best josl now. TIih ??rnttiest store in town. It is worth coming mil-s to fee?. It puts Xmas in your bones. Toilet and Dres* Beautiful line. ?'me eanv. gel lb? pick, the best attention ?mi the l>en*fi' of low price? bet We the wild ru-h Ji't preceding ,\ Fancy Crepe Paper 100 beautiful designs to pi k from at half price Hotions. Everybody should have N illont, and we *ue fall B ooh 0 B?bt Side Oombs, Bank o nabs, I' nip? dour Combs A new batch every day. The biggest value* m ever] Fireworks A tremendou- line of Sky R okott Rotaea Candles, tin Oraoken.Pu? tois, Oapa, Oaaaoa Oraoken a sale and retail W?- will mal i H ?it un :f prieee. Ladies' and Gents' Shoe Polish. WHITTEMOBE'S, The beit that it made. Uoval 0] ladies' and children, 7o Sor?r Polish and Cleaner f ?r r 7c Polilb for box calf and kid Ho We in k ?fter quality first, then the pri Underwear THE LARGEST AND M03T COM FLETE LINE. Children's Union Snits, I8fl Ladies' Union Sniti. ?'n up Ladies' Long ?leey? Y Full line of Uuderwear for met and boys. V n will get more chance out of o il llar lure than anywhere else. Boots and Shoos Big Stnrk ! New Styles ! l,ow Prices ! Investigate and compare before yon bay, n t afierwatd-, It will save yon time, money and worry. We haven't space to quote prices, but quality and price will talk. Hats and Caps The only difference between our is and other pnoples' is onr prices. We have Hats we retail at - than merchants can boy them Oapi for men, boys and children at 10 18, M end 25o. Oar prices need no piltsb to make th.'tii flilne. Shirts and Collars It pays us iO give . m satinfaction, you'll c m?e again ai i again. Heavy -t k this full, and re can please you. Give us a trii 1. Stationery we sebct carefully, we buy at the very lowest cash prices and sell for pri fits than others. For the Toilet Fine leifumerlen, toilet soaps, face powder, vasoline. Only a trial is -ary. Knit Wool Goods. Tina linn we will save you one-half what you spend Children's Wool H oda, infant's Hand-Made Booties, Uhildn-ii's Draw Leggtns Gloves and Mitts. Full line Ment Fine Drivlni ( rloves.Ladlet' Fine Driving Olives Work (Moves of all klndt We are bearing down on prices wltl a tremendoni weight. Tinware and Hardware Some big bargain! here Tbe thing to do now ii to plan for the tature, 10 ai to make more money. Trade here and your work will be done for you in advanoe. ITcvels And Story Bookt. Rig lot Price? lower than ever. Just think, t; good novela for 25 centi. CLOTHING FOR MEN, BOTS AND CHILDREN. Fine lot Children'! Reefer Suits. Fine lot Vettee Suiti. Men't Snttt. You will not find SIGH VARITIES, SUCH STYLES and SUCH LOW PRICES anywhere elie. HUE OVER? COATS For the little fellow at 3 yean to the man wearing 44 in aize. BOSTON VARIETY STORE. The Up-to-date School Boy ??.?.-.'?? Whose first thought is the preparation of his lessons will always get honorable mention from his teacher at the end of the month and stand No. 1 in the class, while the sluggish boy who complains at his task is always at the foot wh/-re he ought to be. SO IT IS WITH OUR BUSINESS. We orepare our lessona well, ppell every word p-operly in a VERY LOW PKICE and receive at the end of every week a distinguished mark, HIGHER UP IN SALES, coming from our customers as a unanimous expression of their faith and satisfaction in buying our goods for Cash at the Very Lowest Possible Price for the Best of Everything in the market. We often hear others complain, but complaint is for? eign to our establishment. WE ARE BUSY, indeed we have never been so busy before and sincerely thank you for your great part in our Success as Cash Grocers. Arbnckle'sCo??HH per lb. 1 lc. Choice Candy (Fancy mixture). <?Jc. Peanut Brittle, per lb. '.?c. Pure Leaf Lard. 9c Christmas Mince Meat, per lb. 10c Extra large San Bias Cocoanuts. 5c. City Mills Flour, per bag. 23c. Best Water Ground Corn Meal. 15c. Remember our prices are the lowest and quality highest on nuts, raisins, oranges, figs, dates, candies, etc. -P KING OF LOW PRICES, 803 MAIN ST., OPPOSITE P. 0. PREDERICKSBUR ?j. We 5ell No Christinas Goods, But when you want Galvanized Barbed Wire, Wire Nails, Cut Nails or Horse Shoes CrXVH WB A CALL. Headquarters For the Best Plow-OLIVER CHILLED. Decker ft Alrlch. OOLDER NOW ! COLDER WEATHER YET TO COME. Wraps You Must Have c. w. JONES Is fix?* i to ?supply the want at aiment ridiculous prices. For instance - lilaek Oloth Doable Gapes, fur A l(?f , f | " v-r t-a I ??*???? cilL and braid trlmmed,Ve?olar O?r |Al?l" hxtra LonK 5i,k ?' *?** """ ow* Plwsri Capes at $6 75, (Hack CI- th. 1) tibie (lapes, i regular |\jM grade, at. I .4u Black Oloth, I) sabls Oapes, regu? lar fS.60 grade, i or j.i i< 2.45 Rlaek Astrachan Cipe? good long on? s Fur trimmed ar und rollar, cheap at fi 60, Ool ._ piice. I 45 Hlack Astrachan Cspes, Fur trimmed an urd o liar and down both sides of front, WOVld be cheap at ft.90. Our t price for these Is. I 75 PLUSH CAPES. Plain Plush Capes at $1.69. Braided Flush Capes at $1 75. Braided Silk Flnsh Gapes,double lined,cheap at f-l 00 Cur price 3*^5 7 25 and 8.50 *ach. JACKETS One lot of black jackets at #2 4."?each. <tn? lot Of black jacket* at #:i M each One lot of blaoi jackets, lined all throoph with gn (I nierotized satteen. Our ?peotelty, at f"> ( 0 One lo? ^rra good qualify black jackets at |7 16 Tan and Castor Jackets. One lot, lined all through, at fi :>0. These are extra go ?d for the price. One lot extra good Castor Jackets, cheap ut 19.60. Our price |7 2,r). Lots of liitnr go?,ds if yon want them, either black or colored jackets. GOLF CAPES These very stylish, nsffs! wrsps ar Real Silk Flush Oapes, plain here in good styles,mado with the yok goods, but gr-od quality, worth , e?. | or ho^d at ?ft 60. Our price. if O? A lot of Handsomely Braidrd 4 39, 5 50 7 OO, Fluch Capes, good double lin- . e/. i iog, worth fi 00. Our price 4.5U See Tl^eITI. This is to be a great Wrap Sale from now until Christmas. G*t your share. C. W. JONES' Department Store, Fredericksburg, ----- Va WETHANKYOU FOR YOUR PATRON? AGE OF 1900 AND WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. J T. LOWERY <& CO FOR CHRISTMAS ! Useful and Acceptable Presents OPEN EVERY NIGHT. The T. N, Brent Store THEY ALL KNOW ITI TIM ?h-apost place in the city to buy your Cook Stoves. Price very low. No oomblns i n ?>( trunt on tbom. Again?Roofing ! Roofiing ! Roofing ! Way down, special prices on Tin and ?steel, Felt and O rani te Hooftnv. All Tools furnish od to put on boots with to be return, d when through The above Is cheaper than Shluirle or ?late. (Jo id quality can't be beat. Consult me before you buy. R. L. STONE. 203 Commer?a St. Frederlcksbura? V OUR STOCK OF SHOES ANO HAT wits never so complete as now. We aro doing more business Iban ever be fore. This proves that our experience of ten years in the shoe business and our efforts to sell goods that wear are being appreciated. We have the latest styles and Rock Bottom prices J. F. BROWN. Commerce street. SHOE ECONOMY Is good reliable Footwear, at the lowest possible cost. COME TO US. Ladies' Oil Grain Solid Seniaible Shoes at $1 25, Ladies' Se Grain Seamless Lice Shoes at $1.35, Ladies' Sample Shoes i Kangaroo Calf, Glove Grain and Oil Grain at $1 25, Men's A Solid,very best Flesh Split Boots,solid asean bemade.at 19.0*0 Men's First Quality Veal Kip at $2.75, Missns Oil Grain Sellos Shoes at $1.15, Children's 9 to 12 at 75 cents. 3RULLE 4 TIMBERLAKE. 921 Main St. Opposite Market Entrance With Pleasure I Tender My Thanks to and assure my friends, patrons and the buying public of my high appreciation of the cordial support they have given me I have the largest and ?aost complete line of GROCERIES carried by any house in Prederloksborg. Chey are bought at Rook Bottom Prices and will be sold at very small profits. I also sell the best brands of Lime, Oement, Oaloined Plaster, Hasard A Dupont Powder, Stoneware, Nails, Hay, Feed, Tobaooo, Cigars, Cigarettes, *o. I am also agent for the Elbra Brand Mixed Paint It Is a higher grade and bet? ler Quality of Ready-Mixed Paints w ht? ever b<?en pat on the market of its elass.and more BUONOMIOAL OHIUMMal, S? J. MARSHALL