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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
To Tile Voters of stafford

hereby announce myself candi-
date for Clerk of Stafford County and
Circuit Courts. l earnestly ask the
support of all my friends, promising, II
elected, to discharge the duties OF the
office faithfully and impartially.
James Ashby.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
Respectfully,
j. II. DeJarnette,
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To the Voters of Caroline i:

To NE VOLCTS " CUTUItIIt
1 take this opportunity Of returning
to You my grateful thanks for the kind
support you have often given me in the
past. No man ever had truer fri ends.
| respectfully ask your support in the
coming election. promising II returned
to the Treasurer's Office to lend all OF
my efforts to make you faithful pub
lie servant, realizing when have done
this I have only done my duty.
Very respectfully,
my2-td y. L. Smith.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
CAROLINE
To the Voters of Caroline Co.

To the Voters Of Caroline Co.
| hereby announce myself an indie
pendent candidate for the office of
Commissioner of the Revenue for dis
trict No. /, at the election which will
take place on Thursday. May 20, 1899,
and l respectfully ask for your sup
port, and l also respectfully ask my
friends to take no part in the Demo-
cratic primaries on the I'd day of May.
II elected, promise faithful
honest, and impartial discharge of the
duties Of the office
H. B. Collins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18

The Richmond Times gold Democrat
in '96), referring to the proposition to
assemble Democratic State Con-
vention to consider the Senatorship
matter says;
1--WE believe that it will be great
blunder and will result in great harm
to the Democratic party in Virginia, if
this petition be either ignored or de-
MED -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18

The Pekin authorities. it is reported .,
are turning to Great Britain for sup
port against Russia S demand for con-
cessiOn for a railroad to Pekin. Chinese
rebels have renewed their opposition to
British occupation Of the kow Loon
territory, near Hong Kong, and British
troops have been sent TO the scene.
Poor old China; she seems to Ne the
Drev of the nations
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18

F,ilow Citizens ~ Spotsylrdnid County
Not doubling that can well dis
charge the duties Of county attorney for
the coming four years, | ask you 10
vote for me.
aplStd j. h. Powell.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18

There was an outbreak at Oienfregos,
Cuba. on Monday In which one man
was killed and seven wounded. The
trouble was started in a demand by
dock laborers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
Very respectfully yours,
Il. III. BlantOn.
To lie Voters of Caroline

To tie Voters Of Caroline
| am candidate for Commissioner
of Revenue for District No. | Of Caro-
line county at the election which takes
place on Thursday, May Goth, 1899, and
respectfully ask for your support. pledg-
ing myself if elected faithful dis
charge OF the duties Of the office.
Respectfully,
ap4 I'd L. O. Chandler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
To the Voters of Caroline !:

To tile Voters Of Caroline:
am a candidate for the office of
Commissioner of Revenue, District No
(. in Caroline county at the election
May Goth, and will be grateful for your
vote and influence. am now making
an active canvass of the county, and
will be glad to see all my friends.
Respectfully,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
ap12.td.

To the Vot ers of Caroline Co.
Thanking you for your highly ap.
preciated support in the past, hereby
announce myself candidate for re-
election to the Office Of Commissioner
Of the Revenue in district No. 2.
Should you again favor me with the
office, l promise the same faithful ard
efficient discharge of the duties as in
the past.
Very respectfully yours,
N II Rlanf0n
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18

To the Voters Of Caroline County:
most respectfully announce myself
as a candidate for the Office OF County
Treasurer, and cordially invite your
support. promising IL elected to carry
out the requirements Of the Office.
K. M. Coleman.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
Candidates Card.
6ROTSYIVANIA-


10 me voters NJ Courildd district. SpoisW
rdntd County:
Yielding to the solicitation Of many
friends hereby announce myself can
didate for Supervisor and ask your sup
port at the approaching election II
you honor me with the office | promise
faithful. efficient and satisfactory dis
charge of the duties Of the same.
Very respectfully,
myl. I'd George w. Palmer
~ me Ioicrs of Livingston District. Spotsp
rduid County.
AT the solicitation Of many friends.
have decided TO run for constable in this
district and hereby most respectfully
ask your support.
j. w. Garner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18

Aguinaldo has issued orders expell-
ing all foreigners from Filipino terri
tory.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
. Voicrs Of SpoisvIrauia County

10 the Voters 0f SpoisDlrdnid County
Fellow Citizens: With feelings Of
gratitude to you for the very generous
expression Of your continued confidence
and kindness in the past / hereby an
nounce myself candidate for the
position Of Clerk Of the Courts Of this
county and most respectfully ask your
support. Should 1t be your pleasure TO
recommit this trust 10 my hands,
shall be very thankful TO you; and
promise TO use my best efforts TO faith
fully and competently discharge the
duties Of the office
Very respectfully,
J. Z. Ii. Crismond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18

We are showing this week % handsome
Styles very fine worth 10 cents st
% handsome styles Grenadine effect
worth u cents, at 30 TO 40 hand
some styles, worth - cents at Many
very handsome GENUINE ORGAN
DIES, 20 cent grade at l2t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
Jan. II. 1899.
To The Voters of Caroline :

To tie Voters of Caroline:
In announcing myself candidate
for the office Of Commonwealth At
torney, at the election IN take place
on Thursday, May 25th, 1899, l would
express my gratitude for the generous
support given me by your favor gears
ago. II elected, 1 promise you faith
full discharge of the duties Of the Of
flee.
Respectfully,
j. II. DeJarnette,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
ap6td

10 me voters NJ SpOtsUirdnid:
announce myself a candidate for
Commissioner Of Revenue in ST. George
district, in your county, at the election
to be held on the 25th day Of May.
1899 | am grateful for the generous
support OF my friends in the past. and
if elected shall endeavor by faithful
and impartial discharge of the duties
Of the Office TO merit the approval Of
all Respectfully,
apll-td nj. Il. Young.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
ma4-td

To the Voters Of Caroline County;
Thanking you for your highly ap'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
For Commissioners Of Revenue.

10 the Voters Of Sp0tsUlrdHfd:
thereby announce myself a candidate
for the office Of Commissioners Of Reye.
nue. for St. Georges district, in your
county, at the election 10 be held May
%, 1899, and ask your support. If
elected | promise faithful discharge
Of the duties Of the Office
Respectfully,
ant. I'd Il T. PAYNE
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
Gov. Lowndes and the Negroes
The Richmond Dispatch says:

4ut hlOumDlu DAHpotSu
"Gov. Lowndes, of Maryland. address
ed colored Methodist conference the
other day, and though he is Republl-
can, did not mince words After stat
ing that colored men who were born
before the war were seldom in the peni-
Tertiary, the Governor said that while
many of the negro race have been eager
to have their children obtain "book
learning" they have failed to realize
that there was something far more inn
portant to their happiness and success
the solid foundation Of moral training,
without which the superstructure OF
"education" is not only worthless, but
dangerous. The negro, the speaker
then added, has had many bad advisers
during the last thirty years, and has
been led into the mistake of regarding
the public school and the polls as the
two forces most essential to his mental
and political progress. In short, Gov
Lowndes has reached the conclusion
many other thoughtful persons have
been coming to, that education and
enfranchisement have had deplorable
effect upon the negroes morals. "
Several Northern capitalists contem-
plate establishing wooden mills on the
Appomattox river.
In the pro- Cathedral, in New York
city last Sunday, Rev. DR.. Charles A.
Briggs, who was suspended for heresy
by the Northern Presbyterian Assembly,
became priest of the Protestant Epis-
copal Church He was ordained by
Bishop Potter
The United States Supreme Court de-
cided that the French steamer Olinde
Rodriguez, captured off San Juan. Porto
Rico, during the war with Spain by an
American cruiser, should be returned
to its owners.
Senators Stewart and Oullom do not
think President Mckinley will call an
extra session of Congress. Mr.. Stewart
SAYS the administration can gain no
political advantage by converting Con
gress in special session.
Last Wednesday evening daily line
of steamers Of the York River line was
resumed between Baltimore and Rich
mond by way of West point.
The Southern Baptist convention
which adjourned at Louisville. Ky, on
Monday night decided to meet next
year at Hot Springs, Arkansas.
The trustee of the Southern Theologi-
cal Seminary at Louisville, KY, have
elected Rev. DR.. John T. Greene, of
William Jewell College, Missouri, as
DR.. Whitsitt's successor, both as pro-
fessor Of church history and president
Of the Seminary. DR.. Greene was DR..
Whitsitt's candidate foc the position.
Capt. r. o. Oroxton. First u. s. In.
fantry. son OF Judge Oroxton. Of Es-
sex, (late Lieut-Colonel, Sixth Vir-
ginia), has been ordered to remain at
Fort Columbia, N. Y. until June 6,
when he will join his regiment
John Berry, colored, was convicted of
murder in the first degree and sentenced
to be hanged for killing Miss Amanda
CLARK, near Bowie. Prince George coun-
ty. Nd, on March IS. in Baltimore city
on Tuesday. Berry, it will be remem-
bered, attacked two sisters-one was
killed, the other survived and appeared |
as a witness against him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
Don't Buy Any

Dry goods without seeing stock and getting prices
If YOU Do you will be sorry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
Summer School Of Music
And Art.

From June 9TH to September LIST. APP
plications will be received at any time
by letter. in care Of Mr.. X. 7. Knox
and in person after June lst, and pupils
assigned for instruction in Piano. Or
gan, Voice, Harmony, etc. DRAW
ING. PRINTING AND DEC
GRATING at special summer rates
Mrs. Sanborn Voice, and Miss Nor
wood, Art. Circulars II information
ready June LIST.
Address
W. II. SANBORN.
in care of Mr.. r. L. Knox.
mal6-1m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
K.

Don't think Of buying a PIQUE
untryou see our stock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18

April 18th, 1899.
Election May 25th, 1899.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
nl.,n. ef Spot.uIrania comln

W. G.. billiard.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18

L. T.. Payne.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18

10 me voicts Of LirinOston District, Spotsu
rdnid County.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-05
COUNTERS FIGHT REGULARS
PITCHED BATTLE FOUGHT Ar
MCPHERSON.
pnyoncts and RevoIvcrs Used Freely
and Eight Men Were Wounded.
Some May Die.

Chicago, August ga special to the
Tribune from Atlanta. Ca, says: riot
between regular and volunteer forces sta
toned at Fort Mcpherson yesterday af-
ternoon resulted in the wounding of eight
soldiers.
The recruits of the Twenty ninth volun-
teers had just received their pay and COM
ing into town spent most of 1t for liquor.
On returning to the fort sorhe OF the
volunteers became engaged in contro-
versy with the regulars and they began
to fight with bayonets and revolvers. So
free was the fight that the services OF n
company OF regulars with fixed bayonets
was required before order could be re-
stored. AS result OF the riot eight men
occupy hunks at the hospital today. and
1t is feared some Will die The officers
refuse to divulge names or particulars.
but the story leaked out through other
occupants OF the fort.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-05
LAURIER WILL NOT VISIT US
FEARS HE MAY DE TREATED WITH
iNDIcNITY BN AMERICANS.
Canadian Premier WINS Very chilly
in His Reception of the Invita-
ton from Chicago.

Washington, August AZ. w. Fitz-
patrick of the treasury department has re-
turned from Ottawa, where he went at
the instance of the committee of Chlcas
citizens in charge Of the ceremonies of the
laying of the corner stone of that city s
postoflce building next November by Mr..
Mckinley, to arrange for the formal IN
vitation and expected acceptance of an
invitation from Chicago's citizens 10 tho
governor general and cabinet of Canada
To participate in these festivities. Mr..
Fitzpatrick admitted that his official re-
ception was slightly chilly Sir Wilired
Laurer candldly told him that under the
present conditions It would be Impossible
for him to accept or even TO consider any
social Invitations TO this side of the border.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick says that in substances
Sir Wlfred's voluntary statements and
to queries were as follows. las n friend
in whom ! am deeply Interested. | am
very glad to see you, but, frankly, as Il
represt NATIVE of the Federal or any local
government in the United States your visit
could not have been more untimely.
When ] received your first letter | took
up the matter with his excellency, the gov
ernor general, and he expressed a sincere
anxious to accept the invitation as ! was.
Since then the tone OF your press has
become so harsh in dealing with tho
Alaskan boundary question, such msrep-
reservations have been made about our
government, and particularly about me-
that 1t would be undignifed for us TO visit
you and ] can not advise his excellency
to GO"
Mr.. Fitzpatrick said that Sir Wilfred
Laurier intimatcd that in the present state
Of public feeling In the United Staes. as
indicated in the press, 1t would not be
entirely safe for the governor general and
himself to visit Chicago as he feared thai
they might, In a great gathering OF such
character as the Chicago ceremony, BIZ
subjected to some unpleasantness or In
dignity by thoughtless persons. Sir VIII
fred expressed himself as strongly in
favor OF nrbtratng the Alaskan boundary
dispute and concluded the interview as
follows: mo, much az I regret 1t, |
could not go TO Chicago under present con-
ditions and however painful a duty II Is,
] must also advise his excellepcy, the gov
ernor general. to decline this invitation.
which ] know has been so kindly extended
TO u.s."
Mr.. Fitzpatrick secured Sir Wilfred's
promise. however. to consider the matter.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-05
AN INTERVIEW WITH JIMINEZ.
THE GENERAL DENIES ANY INTENT
OF FILIBUSTERING.
Admits that He Intends to Become
the President of San Domingo
If He Can.

Havana. August 4.-General Juan
Jlmipez. when his attention was called to-
day TO cablegram summary of the al
legged declaration made by him here re-
Gently and published in the United States
to the effect that he was about to proceed
to the United States to organize an ex-
petition aaginst the existing government
Of santo Domingo, replied that he had not
made the statement attributed to him.
He went on to say that it was quite IN
necessary for him to proclaim himself hos
tile to the present government, as 1t could
not possibly last beyond the 18th of this
month.
II did hear" he continued, that Heu-
reux was sending men to Cuba to Kill me.
but | knew nothing whatever regarding
The plot to kill him. l had no connection
and have no connection with Ramon
Caceres, who did the shooting.
81 do not believe that the United States
will interfere with my government in
Santo Domingo, which will be govern
ment peaceful and helpful to all, for the
United States did not interfere with the
government of Heureux. who robbed and
murdered for fourteen years
General Jiminez admits that he has Of
ten been to the United States incognito.
but says he has not had interviews with
official persons. He considers that there
is no need of promoting expeditions to land
in Santo Domingo, as there are already q
thousand men waiting for him, a force
which he deems sufficient for his purpose.
Referring to the future relations of
santo Domingo with the United States, he
expressed desire to be on friendly terms
with Washington and said he believed he
could count on American sympathy. Co
mez he referred to as esteemed by all
classes OF Domincans, but not sought for
as president The people OF santo Do
mngo, he declared. are impetuons and are
urging him to come to them at once, but
for a time he preferred delay as each
day is worth a battle Won
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-05
DEWEY wouLDN'T EXPLAIN.
Alleged TO Have Been Called Upon
10 DO So by Austria.

Alleged 10 HAVE been Called Upon
10 DO So by Austria.
Paris, August 5.-A dispatch to the Libre
Parole. from st. Pierre, Miquelon, says,
that the Austrian government asked Ad-
miral Dewey to explain the statement said
to have been made by him that the next
war OF the United States would be with
Germany and that the United States would
be supported by England, To the request
the Libre Parole says Admiral Dewey re-
piled that he would deny nothing he had
said and thereupon advanced the date o.
his departure from Trieste
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-05
Another Hitch.

Washington August 4.-There is an
other hitch in the issue of the order for
the admission of $4,000 head of cattle to
Cuba duty free as decided upon by the
cabinet some weeks ago; the order was
RECENTLY broadened so as TO include high
bred cattle from any country. but 1t Is
now urged that high bred cattle are en-
tirely out of place in Cuba. as the con-
ditions there require a small. hardy AMI
NAL such as comprise the stock of Mexico
and Honduras.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-05
AN ALLEGED PLOT.

London, August 5.-Tho johannesburg
correspondent of the Times, who fur
nishes evidence of the attempts of the
Transvaal government in the recent con-
spiracy cases to manufacture testimony
against the British government and South
African league, says: President Kruger's
son, who is at the head of the prosecution
to do his utmost to prove the case to be
one of conspiracy on the part of the Brit
ism government, as that would strengthen
Mr.. Kruger's hands. This was on the very
eve OF - Blomenfontein convention.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-05
KRUGER is PEACEFUL.
Special Agent of the Orange Free
State mt PretOriH.

Pretoria, August 4.-Herr Fischer, the
special agent OF the Orange Free State,
has arrived here to confer with the Trans
vaal government, presumably with view
to discussing the altered situation re-
sulting from the message of the British
secretary OF state tor the colonies, Mr..
Joseph Chamberlain, regarding tho APP
pointment OF joint commission to inquire
into the effect which the new franchise
proposals OF the Transvaal government Will
have on the position of the Uitlalders
Mr. Fischer has conferred with Presi-
dent Kruger and the formers peaceful view
will inspire confidence.
The volksraad has postponed consid-
Grafton of report on the dynamite COM
mittee Ia order to permit the company tc
consult its European directors.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-05
r1rNERAL oF HEuREUx.

santo Domingo. August 4.-Funerai SCI
vices in memory OF the late President Heu-
reux, who was assassinated at Moca' July
2s. were held in the cathedral here today.
The diplomatic and consular body was
The news from the interior indicates
that tranquility prevails throughout the
country, though troops have been sent
to Moca in pursuit OF the assassins'
The cruiser New orleans arrlFea n 'a..
June 20.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-05
Horse VIII BE Used Extensively In
the Next Campaign.

Especial 10 7 he FOst'J
Washington, August 4.-Major General
Lawton is to have command of all the
cavalry troops in the Philippines when the
active campaign opens in the fall. The
plan of campaign decided upon by Major
General Otis contemplates larger use
OF cavalry than in the last campaign. -'e
already has in the Philippines the entlre
Fourth cavalry He has been authorized
to organize one of the provisional regi.
ments in the Philippines as cavalry, and
eight companies of the Third cavalry are
under orders for Manila. 1t is probable
that other regiments will be sent out so
as to give General Lawton strong cav
airy force.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-05
pREYFUs TRIAL BEGINS.
short Session Today Followed ny
Adjournment.

Rennes, August 4-owing to the active
newspaper campaign against hoio'ns
the Dreyfus court martial in the Sale de
la Manutention. the authorities have de-
cided to hold the trial in the Lycee' wne'e
a beneficient hall Is available. =.
officials here who do not beions 70 'he
garrison have been ordered 70 uepaI' :
the tomorrow's train and the garr.soh nj, ra
been ordered 10 return tomorrow Inc
frst session of court tomorrow is expected
to be short. u,.,
The trial is expected to be resumed "e''
nesday or Thursday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-05

London, August 5.-The Berlin CORE
spondent of the Standard says IL - re-
ported that Admiral Dewey lett i''e''e
earlier than he Intended, mainly BECAUSE
he did not meet with as good lecep gs,i
as ne had expected. The koin:sehe n. 90.
tung thinks that Austrla's relations WIN
spain and the Hazleton incident may nave
contributed 70 this.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-05
RHODES OPTIMISTIC.

Capetown, August An the house of the
assembly today Mr.. Cecil afodes expressed
a belief that the Transvaal difficulty would
he "oyercome in few months and without
a shot being fred owing to the mutual
moderation displayed"
He predicted that capital would then
flow freely.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-05
HAYTIEN OUTRAGE.
The American Minister Says the
situation Is Serious.

Port Al Prince. Hayti, August A.--The
affair OF the recent violation OF the Amer
lean legation here by the police who were
seeking to arrest NJ. Duviver. the news
paper man, has not been definitely set
tied.
II is understood that the American min
lister, Mr. W. F. Powell will demand full
PREPARATION for the outrage.
Mr.. Powell when iDterrogated today by
the correspondent OF the Associated Press
declined to go into particulars, but said
the situation was serious.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-05
WILLIAMS REASON.

London. August 5.--The Berlin corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail says; ! learn
the real reason why Emperor William did
NOT go to Cowes was the acute state of the
Transyaal question.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-05
nrexe, TO become a BrItisheI.
Especial 10 The Post.D

Me-, York. August A London special
IN the Journal says that Banker Drexel
a, PHILADELPHIA is 10 become a naturalized
Rritisher In imitation of William Aston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-05
EEArHER INFORMATION.
Probabilities.

Probabilities.
I'san, August i.-East Texas-Fair Ill
asstrs IN western portion Saturday {;
X Aidiy; west winds.
. .ihs and New Meyieo-Local thunder
aa'aai and Sunday: variable winds.