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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
INSURED FOR slo,ooo,o0o.
That Is Said To Be The Aggregate o.
Policies On Prince Of
Wales Life.

a big insurance man told me recently
in New York that the Prince Of Wales
was the heaviest risk of any patron Of
the insurance business, and that his
death wonld cost English, German,
French and American companies not
less than $40, 900. 900
mo other person carries 20 per
cent, Of that insurance. " he said
"but comparatively little Of it is for
the benefit Of his family perhaps not
more than 81, 900 600 Some years ago
large policies were taken out by his
creditors as security for money loaned
II he should ever pay his debts, they
would, of course, revert to him. and
hight be carried for the benefit Of his
family, bat his premiums, like the pre-
MUM on all Of the royal families Of
Europe are very high-much higher
than those paid by private individual
for the same amount of insurance.
1t is a curious fact" continued
my insurance friend who spend a good
deal Of his time in England, THAT
. 900 900 or 50, 900, 600 of insurance,
perhaps more than that has been placed
on the life of the Prince of Wales as a
speculation by persons who do not
know him and have never had any re-
lation with him whatever. This would
not be possible under the insurance la VS.
oL~ihe United States but it is allowed
by some of the English companies.
over there any man can secure policy
on the life of a neighbOr provided he
can persuade the nei ghbOr to submit
TO a medical examination or find q
company which has recently had him
examined. Thus when the Prince OF
Wales undergoes an examination for
insurance lots Of spectators apply to
the same company for policies on his
life, or get certified copies Of the report
Of the medical examiner and use them
with other companies 1t is pure spec
ulation They pay q high premium,
a margin so to speak, or to put it in
another way, they book wager with
the insurance &C companies that the Prince
will die before the total of their pre-
miums exceed the amount Of the policy
Therefore. many persons would be
financially benefited if Albert Edward
should drop off suddenly one Of these fine
days. The Prince is perfectly aware Of
this fact. He knows very well what ad-
vantages have been taken Of his situa-
ton, but l do not suppose is makes any
difference with his habits. "-Ohicigo
Record
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
Strange Bedtellows.
The Boston Post says :

The Boston Post says
" President Mckinley is providing
q very queer lot of associates for
American citizens in the policy Of
assimilation in the Philippines.
The Sulus present perhaps the most
peculiar conditions. The President,
it is understood, is ready to pledge
the payment of $4,000 snnaul trib-
ute to the sultan of this island in
consideration of his submission to
the sovereignty Of the United States,
we, on our part, guaranteeing the
protection of his religion and his
domestic institutions. In religion
the Sulus are Mohammedan the
sultan has his hsrem, and his sub.
jects, who become subjects of the
United States, are polygamists. when
they can afford to be such, under the
doctrine of the Koran.
Further than this, slavery exists
among the Sulus as recognized so
cisl condition, and this is guaranteed
by the understanding which General
Bates is arranging with the Sultan.
So that, in the assimilation of
the inhabitants of this one island
Of the Philippines, the United States
appears to be about to be committed
to the recognition of two of the
relies of Sbarbsrism for whose
eradication from this continent we
have sacrificed many lives and much
treasure.
"There are now missionaries of
the Mormon faith seeking proselytes
right here in Boston and boasting of
converts to the doctrine of Joseph
Smith. But there has not yet come
anyone to preach the sacredness OF
human slavery, to which idea Presi.
dent Mckinley has committed the
United States in his negotiations with
the sultan of Sulu. Polygsmists
and shareholders are indeed strange
bedfellows for the imperialists of
New England"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
The Republican Senate.

Republican supremacy In the SEN
ate, according to an article IN the
New York Tribune, rests on a less
secure basis than has been popularity
imagined. II Senator Hayward, of
Nebraska, who was recently stricken
with apoplexy, should die, there Will
be- another serious disturbance OF
political balances in the dellbtrstive
branch of Congress. The fall cleo
lions a year ago seemed to give the
Republican party assurances OF q
record breaking majority an the Sen
ate and also insure Republican con
troll of that body for six or eight years
to come. But, according to the Trib
une, the outlook is not as rosy as 1t
might be. In three Ststes--Penn
sylvsnis, Delaware and California
Republican Legislatures failed to
elect Senators. If Mr.. Hayward
should die, the Republican member
ship Of the Senate, when Congress
assemblies next winter, will be only
50-seven votes more than the sctusl
quorum, but only four votes more
than the constitutional quorum when
all the seats are filled. With vscsn
oies from five Ststes-California,
Utah, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and
Delsware-the Senate will stand /;
Republicans, so; Democrats, Silver
Republicans, Populists aud indie
pendents, 80 OF the vacancies which
may be filled by appointments by the
Governors, the Republicans can
count only upon two-One each from
California and Pennsylvania. Della
ware has a Republican Legislature
but a Democratic Governor the
Governor of Nebraska is POpulist
Democrat, and the Republicans are
in the minority in the Utah Legisla-
tnre. So the most that the Republi>
cans can expect, if Senators appoint
ed by the Governors are admitted, is
q membership of 80 in the Senate in
the Fifty-sixth Congress, or ma
jority of IA over the combined oppO-
sition of 80.
The Tribune expresses grave doubts
whether-thls majority Will De main
tanned in the Fifty. seventh Congress.
The terms of Mr.. Wolcott, of Colo
RADIO Mr.. Carter, Of Montana, and
Mr.. Shoup, Of Idaho, will expire in
1900. 1t is more than probable, in
the opinion of our New York con-
temporary, that their successors will
not be Republicans. There is an even
chance to lose in Nebraska and Kan
sas the seats held by Mr.. Baker and
Mr.. Thurston. If the Republicans
should lose these FIVE Senators they
would have only AZ members of the
Senate in the Flfty-seyenth Congress,
while the opposition would have 43-
the Republican majority being cut
down to four. Under the circum
stances the Tribune concludes that
control of the de!iberative branch
Of Congress is not likely to be retain
ed in Republican hands if, in next
years campaign, the Republican
candidate for President is not tri-
umphsntly elected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
KING GEORGE.
Foot Tournament Personal and Other Items
Correspondence of The Free Lance }
Owens, Va, Aug -

Correspondence of The Free Lance }
Owens, Va, Aug -
An interesting foot tournament took
place at "Caledon, the residence Of
Mr. Fltz Jones, on August the 10Th
There were present many Of the young
people Of the vicinity who spent very
enjoyable afternoon
The following were the successful
knights and ladies Master Gerald Jones
knight of Silver Spring, crowned
Miss Rosalie Eugenia Grymes Queen
Of Love and Beauty; :" Master Strother
Jones, knight Of Oaledon, crowned
Miss Nellie Washington first maid Of
honor Master Fitz Lee Price. knight
Of Locust Hill, " crowned Miss Lucinda
Washington second maid Of honor +;
Master Lewis Price, knight of Hamp-
stead =" crowned Miss Mamie Arnold
third maid Of honor The coronation
address was most pleasantly delivered
by Major Ohis NJ Kefauver, Of Balti-
more, after which refreshments were
served on the lawn TO the knights and
their ladies'.
MIR Conway + owen. Of Washing
ton, who spent a week among relatives
in the county, has returned.
Mr. Willie Drinkard. Of Washington
is enjoying a visit among relatives and
friends in this section.
Messrs Eugene and Jack Stuart, Of
New York. are visiting relatives and
friends here. and many entertainments
are being rendered them in the neigh
borhood.
Miss Lizzie Hoge, Of Cottage Farm,
has gone on a visit to North Carolina
70 attend "frieuds meeting
Mr.. Samuel Henson. Of King George,
and Miss Jennie Wainwright, Of Wash
ington, were married in that city on
Wednesday last, and the bridal party
came here on the steamer last Thurs.
day, where they will reside
Major and Mrs O. NJ kefauver, Of
Baltimore, have been with their friends
at Windsor since early in July. and will
soon leave for home. The Major is an
ardent fisherman, and whenever an Up-
p1rtunity oilers is ready for the water
On Saturday, August ~, the day prom:
ised we'll for the sport, and with Col.
Peed's buggy and mule he started for
Brick House The mule that day was
not IN for sport and after going nearly
a mile from home took it into his mulish
head he had gone far enough and dash
ing up bank upset the buggy and
dragged the Major some twenty five
yards down the road. The mule still
continued on his mad career, but find
ing the Major missing he hauled up
side of a spring to get his breath The
Major was very badly shaken up $50
was the buggy and was much bruised
in his left knee and foot. which kept
him housed up for several days The
Major thanks his lucky stars" it was
no worse and declares most solemnly
h. will never drive a mule again.
j. o p
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26

About one month ago my child 4,
which is fifteen months old, had an at
tack of diarrhoea accompanied by
vomiting. 1 gave it such remedies as
are usually given in such cases. but as
nothing gave relief, we sent for a ply
sician and it was under his care for
week. At this time the child had been
sick for about ten days and was having
about twenty operations of the
bowels every twelve hours, and we
were convinced that unless it soon OBJ
ta:Sed relief it would not live. Cham
berlain's Oolic, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy was recommended, and l
decided to try il. soon noticed
change for the better; by its continued
use complete cure was brought about
and 1t is now perfectly healthy @. L
Boggs, Stumptown, Gilmer Co.. W
Va. For sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis. Drug
gist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Schedule in Effect May I, 1899

6CQcUUlc Ill huCCb AhoN - AOS'
Trains leave Washington, ID. G.
SOL A. M.-Daily-for Dsnville, Charlotte
and way stations, connecting at Manassas
for Strasburg, and Harrisonburg daily and
at Lynchburg with the Norfolk and
Western daily for Roanoke and points
Southwest and with G. q o. K. K. for Nat
ural Bridge daily, and Lexington daily, ex-
oept Sunday, also connecting at Calverton
for Warrenton and Fauquier White Sulphur
Springs. ,.
STAIRS FAST MAIL carries Pullman,
Sleepers New York and Washington to
Jacksonville uniting a Salisbury with Pull
man Sleeper for Asheville and Hot Springs,
N. O. Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis,
Tenn, and at Charlotte with Pull
man Sleeper for Augusta Pullman
Sleeper New York to New Orleans, connect
ing at Charlotte with sleeper for Birmingham
Solid train Washington to New Orleans
without chit age. Southern Railway Dining
cars between Washington and Spartanburg
&C.
Sunset Personally Conducted Tourist Ex-
cursion. Through Sleeper on this train
every Tuesday and Friday to San
Francisco without change. Leave Rich
mond at 1901 p. M.
4:Ol P. M.-Local for Strasburg and Har.
risonburg daily except Sunday.
4.30 p. M daily, local for Charlottesville,
connecting at Calverton for Warrenton and
Fauquier White Sulphur Springs.
$40 p. NJ. daily, New York and Florida
Express Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cans,
New York and Washington to Tampa, via
Savannah and Jacksonville, and to Augusta
via Columbia with connection for
Aiken. Through toach TO Jacksonville.
$50 p. NJ. daily, Washington and
Chattanooga Limited, via Lynchburg, with
seepers, New York and Washington to
Memphis and New Orleans through Bristol.
Through coach 10 Memphis. Cafe, Parlor
and Observation Car between Rsdford, Va,
and Alfalfa, Ala, serving all meals
~ soUTH-W %A Il HI VEsTiB BUE Do
LIMITED"
ers. Dining Cars and Day Coaches, Pull
man Sleepers, New York TO Nashville,
Tenn, via Asheville. Knoxville and Chat
tanooga; New York to Memphis, via Birm-
ingham, New York to New Orleans, via At
lafta and Montgomery. Pullman, Library
and Observation car between New York and
Washington and Atlanta. Vestibuled Day
Coach, Washington to Atlanta. Southern
Railway Dining Car, Greensboro TO Mont
Leaves Richmond II p.
Trains on the Marrow Gauge reach Orange
daily at 10:40 A. M
Trains on the Southern Railway pess
Orange DAILY a. follow:
SOUTH BOUND
Il:2O A. N. l:ss M. 7.45 P. NJ.
NORTH BOUND
lilo A. M. 8:22 P. M. $40 A. M.
For rates, map folders and Sleeping Gar
Space apply TO l.. 8. BROWN,
General Agent.
705 18th st. N. W.
WASHINGTON, U. o.
FRANK 8. CANNON, srd Vice Pres and
General Manager.
i'm. CULP, w. A. TURK,
cratic Manager. Gsn'l Passenger Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26

A queer story Of the death of three
men comes from Buchanan county.
According to the report Sam and
Malcolm Hill and Will Shafter were
at breakfast, when Shsfter fell over
dead. Immediately the other two
men were taken violently sick. In
less than sn hour they were dead.
An investigation was made, and it
was found that o copperhesd snake
had crawled into the coffee-pot from
which they had all partaken.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26

Mrs Walker don't see why the
doctors all recommend bicycle riding.
If it makes people healthier it is loss
TO the doctors.
Mr.. Walker know, but they cIlcu-
late that one sound healthy rider will
disable at least five pedestrians per
week Boston Globe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
The WGGHls Steamboat Co,
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT, 1879
BALTIMORE, FREDERICKSBURG AND
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER ROUTE.
RAPPAIiA

On and after Tuesday. July 25th, steamers
Richmond, Lancaster and Essex VIII
leave Pier2 Light street, Baltimore. every
Tuesday and Friday at f.D p. m, for Fred
ericksburg and all wharycs on the river.
Returning, will leave Fredericksburg al ~
p. N. ltidc pcrmittingD Monday. and Thurs
day. LecdstOwn at 4:jO "A. M, Tuesday ana
Friday for Baltimore.
Leave Baltimore Wednesday, az $50 p. m,
for MAYORS and all wharyes below. except
Bay Port. Returning Will leave MAYOR AT
500 m, on Thursday for Baltimore.
Leave Baltimore at $50 p. H., Thursday. for
TappahannOck and all wharves below except
BAY Port. Millenbcck and Merry Point. Re
turning will leave TappahannOck al
q "A. III. Monday for Baltimore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26

The Rev. W. B. Oostley, Of Stock
bridge, Ga while attending to his
pastoral duties at Fleetwood, that state
was attacked by cholera morbus. He
says: "By chance I happened to get
hold of O bottle of Chamberlain 8 Colo.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and 1
think 1t was the means Of saving my
life. It relieved me at once" For sale
by N. N. Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26

The Florida law prohibiting the
manufacture, sale or gift Of cigarettes
enacted at the recent session of the
Legislature, has been declared uu-
constitutional by Circuit Judge CaIl
in Jacksonville. The decision was
in a test case begun by the American
Tobacco Company, which is under
stood to have met slI the expenses OF
the snit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
Best Remedy Tor Flux.

Mr.. John Matthias. a well known
stock dealer Of Pulaski, Ky, says
After suffering for over week with
flux. and my physician having failed
90 relieve me, WAS advised to try
Ohamberliins Collie, Cholera ard
Diarrhoea Remedy, and have the pleas
ure Of stating that the half Of one bot
tic cured me. " For sale by Nj. Nj.
Lewis. Druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.

Beginning Tuesday. May Goth. steamers
Potomac and sue will leave Pier =, Light
Street. Baltimore. every Tuesday. Thursday
Washington. calling at all of the usual land
ings. Returning will leave eth Street Wharf,
Washington. at z. NJ, Tuesday. Thursday
and Sunday. going as far as LeOnardtown on
these evenings. Will leave LeOnardtOwn 1T
"a NJ. Kinsale at l2:3O p. NJ, Millcr'e at p.
NJ, GrasOn's at p NJ and BacOns at p. NJ,
MOnoay. Wednesday and Friday, arriving in
Baltimore early the following morning.
Freight received daily in Baltimore.
Freight received daily at Pier g. Light
Street
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
letter. salt-Rheum ana Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting in.
cident to these diseases, is instantly
allayed by applying Chamberlain Eye
and Skin Ointment. Many very bad
cases have been permanently cured by
it. 1t is equally efficient for itching
piles and favorate remedy for sore
nipples, chapped hand, chilblains =.
frost bites and chronic sore eyes. 25cts.
per boz. For sale by M. M. Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26

DIR. Osdy's Condition Powders, are
mat what horse needs when In bad
condition. Tonic. blood purifier and
vsrmifuge. They are noss food but
Medicine and the best in use to put .
horse In prime condition. Price 70
cents Ger package. Fer sale by ID. N.
Inufs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26

Tesla advocates sleep as conducive to
longevity. He says: Il believe that
man might live 200 years il he would
sleep most Of the time. That is the
way negroes live to such an advanced
age because they sleep so much. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
NORFOLK ROUTE

viii lcavn Tappahannock for Norfolk al T.
m moon Friday. stopping at all landiugs
Will leave Norfolk at p. m saturday Tor
TappuhannOck, calling az all landings.
No freight received for outgoing steamers
after p. M, on sailing davs.
Freight received for all stations on Po-
tomso, fredericksburg & Piedmont Z. K.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
Eczema!
The Only Cure

Eczema is more than skin disease,
and no skin remedies can cure it. The
doctors are unable to effect cure, and
their mineral mixtures are damaging
to the most powerful constitution. The
whole trouble is in the blood, and
Swift's Specific is the only remedy
which can reach such deep-seated blood
diseases.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
rc,emA broke out on nv daughter, and con

tinued to spread until
her head was entirely
covered. She was treated
by several good doctors.
but grew worse, and the
dreadful disease spread
TO her face. She was
taken to two celebrated
health springs, but re
ceived no benefit. Many
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26

Connections at Fredericksburg with K. 4.
4 P Z. R., and Weems Steamboat Co. Al
Orange with Southern and Chesapeake &
Ohio Z. K.
The only line to the Chsncellorsviile and
Wilderness Battlehelds.
Eastern Standard Time. Daily exceptSun-
day. w. H. RICHARDS, Gen Manager.
+Train No. leaves Orange the Attn Monday
in each month at p. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26

patent medicines were taken. but without re-
suit. until We decided 20 try s s. s.. and by the
time the first bottle was finished. her head be
gan 10 heal A dozen bottles cured her com
pletely and left her skin perfectly smooth: She
Is now sixteen years old. and has smagnihcent
growth Of hair. Not a sign Of tho dreadful
disease has ever returned.
II T SHORE,
q7O4 Lucas Ave. ST. Louis, Mo-
Don't expect local applications OF
soaps and salves to cure Eczema. They
reach only the surface, while the di-
sease comes from within. Swift's
Snecifio
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19
LOCAL BKEyITIE>

A colored boy named Redd was arrested to-
day for throwing stones in the market.
The county democratic committee will not
meet the city committee this week in refer
ence to legislative candidate.
a large number of members Of the B. Y. P.
L., which met in Richmond last week, we've
in the city todsy and went to Mt. Vernon.
Bette Bantum. an old coloied woman, was
killed by a train on Monday at Wells Cross.
ing. Nd, on the Alexandria branch of the
3. & o. road.
The report i'll circulation yesterday even.
ing that MIR. Harry simpson, while cunning
in Maryland yesterday, had shot himself in
the leg, was incorrect.
Mr.. Walter Davis while cleaning pistol g.
the Southern hallway depot yesterday even
ing was shot in the hand By the accidental
discharge Of the w.tpou.
Mrs Mary E. Fleming has sold to Mrs
Margaret Pickin house and lot on the nor b
side OF Queen street, between Wsshingtt n
Washington and Fl. Asaph, for 1,6OO
Mr. VIM. 4. Young, OF the county who
vas badly hurt by runaway at Airing on
some days ago, has improved considerably,
and his surgeon says will soon be out again.
the 22nd annual meeting Of the Prohibition
and Evangelical Association, of Loudoun
county, to be he'd at Purcellville, August LIST
TO 9th.
The commissioners appointed by the Fair
the land of Mr.. Walker, at Mount Vernon. for
terminal facilities for the electric railway
company met ia this city ag4in today.
no c. INV
terrain Church tonight will be led by the pas
tor, Rev j. Ernest Thscker, and all tie con-
gregation are urged to be present Nix Tback
or expects to leave for western North Caro-.
lima, after service tonight.
Chief Pettey of the Fire Department hss
lust purchased q handsome new fire cart,
which he will hereafter use instead of the
red cart he has had since he has been chief
The cart is light and easy riding. and alto
gether is an attractive looking vehicle.
Mrs. T. L. Flatford's new steamer, which
was built st Coal Landing, in Stafford county,
and then towed to this city, where the ma
chinery WAS put in place, in now making
regular trips on tie Potomac between Goa
Landing, this city and Washington.
Mr.. w. H. Win: ton, one Of the largest COT.
tractors on the Chesapeake Beach Railway,
WAS in the city today. He says the laying O
the track from Washington TO Chesapeake
Beach wi | be completed by Saturday and
trains will soon be running oyer the entire
lines.
1t is understood that Henry E. Davis i;
now candidate for the vacant District Of
| Columbus iudgeship a commit &c of young
! lawyers will SEQ the President today il
| behalf of Nj Davis. When Mr.. Dsvis's name
w As first mentioned to the President he sac
he thought Mr.. Davis was pretty well fxeG
! as District Attorney.
Mcssrs. Geo. f. Price & Co. will have fo
sale st their stall in market tomoIrJw some
fine salt water tsilorS, Mack, re- and sturgeon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19

DARING RoBBERY.-A daring rob.
berry was committed about 7 o'clock
yesterday evening in Arlington Gene.
terry grounds, two ladies from Wash
ington, who gave their names as Miss
Susie Marrow and Miss Sarah Harper,
being the victims. They appeared at
the train depot near Arlington in a
pitiable condition. To Conductor
Brawner they told of having been ac-
costed by white man while strolling
through the grounds. He proposed to
convey them back to Washington via
Georgetown, and while they were par
leying negro man, supposed to be an
accomplice of the white man, came up
and made demonstration towards the
J .Gies Tiny became terrified and sur
rendered their money and tickets.
The eyeglasses of one of the ladies
were broken. They tried hard to COZ
ceal their identity Constable Gaines,
OF Rosslyn, is investigating the case.