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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22
The Volunteers to Come From the Phil
lIppines

The administration has yielded to the
demand Of their relatives and friends
in this country and has ordered Gen.
eral Otis, commanding in the Philip
phines, to send home all the volunteer
troops in that country for muster out
as soon as he can arrange for transpor-
sation. In taking this action the War
Department accepts the contention
that all these troops are entitled 10 their
discharge in consequence Of the termi-
nation Of the war with Spain. and
avoids the possibility Of foreign com
plications which might arise from any
action tending to recognize the ex'
istence of state of war against the
Filipino insurgents. That conflict
will continue to be regarded as an In
surrection against the authority OF the
United States, and foreign governments
will be compelled to trei it according
ly.
DISPATCH OF REGULARS TO MANILA
To replace these troops in the Phil
ppines about 1000 regulars will be
dispatched to Manila.
PRESENT STRENGTH TO BE MAINTAIN
ED.
The plans Of the department coniem'
plate placing about 30, 900 troops, at the
disposal Of Gen Otis in the early
fall and to make the changes so gradu
ally that his military strength will not
fall below its present figure of about 81,
900 effective men. A vigorous aggres'
sive campaign has been determined
upon in the fall and will be prosecuted
TO the bitter end. The instruction
is to be effectually suppressed by force
Of arms if that result cannot be accom-
plished by other means. 1t Is saldt al
the army in the Philippines is to be
increased TO 80. eco mtn whether "e
insurgents abandon the field or not as
it is recognized that even in the ex'
pected event Of the surrender OF Aguin-
aldo's forces a strong military force
will be needed in the archipelago for
some time to come.
To demonstrate the physical impos-
sibility of bringing home the volunteer
forces in the Philippines under two
months time the officials If the War
Department have prepared and issued
a statement.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22
only "Immunes" Will Remain.

According to reports received at the
War Department at Washington all the
state volunteer regiments which have
done garrison duty in Cuba since the
signing Of the peace protocol are now
away from that island. Most Of them
have returned TO this country and the
remainder are on their way and will
arrive in q few day. The only volun-
teer troop now in Cuba are the i'm.
mune regiments and these will be
brought home aud mustered out as soon
a. they have been relieved by the 10th
Cavalry, on the way.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22
STATUE or JEFFERSON DAVIS
TO Be Placed in Holly wood.

Richmond, Va. April 20. A bronze
statue is to be placed over the grave OF
Jefferson Davis, in Hollywood Gene
tery. Mrs. Davis is having the statue
made In New York 1t will be slightly
over life size and faithful likeness OF
the deceased chieftain. 1t will show
him as he was during the war and will
represent him in the clothes he wore
when captured 1t has been 80 fire.
quently stated that Mr.. Davis was cap
tured while fleeing in female attire
that Mrs. Davis decided, in rearing the
monument, to show her husband as he
really appeared when taken prisoner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22
Foreign Affairs.

4 steamer which has arrived at
Victoria, b. O.. from Australian ports
brings a story, which is not believed in
Washington, that the commander OF
the German warship Fake has been ar
rested by the British commander at
Apia, Samoa
Lady Margaret Primrose. daughter OF
the Earl Of Rosebery, was married
Thursday in Westminster Abbey, Lon
don, to the Earl of Orewe.
SPANISH AMERICAN SITUATION.
The European junta Of the Filipinos
SAYS it has information that l40 of Gen
eral LawtOn's men have been captured
by natives. This does not include
Lieut.. Gilmore and his party.
Gomez has decided to declare in favor
of an American protectorate until Cuba
is pacified.
Porto Kicans are strongly opposed to
the reported plan of the insular commits
sion to put Americans at once into all
the principal offices of the island
Admiral Dewey has heard nothing to
determine the fate of Lieut.. Gilmore
and the fourteen American soldiers who
disappeared near Baler, Luzon
Late acvices from Mindanao state
that war is likely to break out there as
soon as Spanish garrisons are with
drawn.
A split has occurred in the European
junta Of the Filipinos, majority OF
the members favoring negotiations
leading to peace with the United
States.
Three cases Of yellow fever developed
in Havana Thursday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

But will Southern Democrats con-
tiuue to follow the lead of statesman
who is delighted to sit down at dinners
with negro men and negro women
What does that mean for Southern
society Are we to hear that Demo.
cracy means social equality forced by
law upon the people Of the South
Truly 1t is not alone strange bedfellows
that are made by politics. They develop
some strange and curious phases Of life
and customs just az well. Richmond
Times
This is a reference to the one dollar
dinner at which Bryan was the central
figure last week in New York Bryan
now seems to be getting it on every
side, for the Louisville, Ky. Evening
Post which supported the Chicago
platform. in 1896, in reply to ques-
tion from correspondent, says that
if Mr. Bryan should be nominated in
1900. it will not support him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

The wave washed State of Florida
has done herself credit and honored
Virginia, in the election to the United
States Senate, Of Hon. James Z. ITALIA
ferro, formerly Of Orange Count House,
Va. His upright life and purity Of
character are acknowledged by even
his political opponents, and his selec-
tion is very generally approved. Mr..
Taliaferro comes from a very extensive
family that has furnished to the coun-
try soldiers, statesmen and jurists of
marked purity and ability and We feel
confident that this son will prove equal
to his noble ancestors
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22
Senator Jones Intends 10 Remain
Democratic National Chairman.

Atlantic City, N. j.. April 90. Sen
ator J. X Jones, OF Arkansas, Chair
man of the Democratic National Com.
mittee. denies the published statement
that he intends resigning the CHAIR
mapship of the committee. The Sena
tor expects TO visit Carlsbad, Germany :.
for his health. He is arranging to 90
within the next two weeks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

Senator Henry NJ Teller and CON-
gresham John +. Shafroth have issu-
ed addresses to the voters of Colorado and
adjoining States denying that the silver
Republican party is disintegrating.
They hold that the necessity for the
party during the next campaign is just
as great az it was during the last. and
pronounce absurd the statements that
the members Of the party are going to
the old parties|
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

=, The 10Th of April, the anniversary Of
the battle of Lexington, of revolution.
airy fame, witnessed the passing of two
Republican politicians from public to
private life-Thomas B. Reed, volun-
tarily retiring. and Mathew Stanley
Quay, by enforced retirement.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

Manassas, April 10. Mr.. B. N. Mer.
chant and Miss Belle Pridmore were
married this evening at Trinity Episco
pal Church. Rev. Harrison officiating.
The groom was accompanied by his
brother, DR.. Jewell Merchant. Of Man
chester. The bridal couple left for
Baltimore and Philadelphia They
will make their home here. The bride
10 the daughter Of Benson L. Pridmore.
A gloom was cast over the wedding BY
the death Of the brides grandmother.
Mrs. Pridmors, early this morning.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

10 M, Voters NJ SpOtsVlrdnfd County:
announce myself candidate for re.
election for Sheriff of Spotsylvania
county. Thanking you kindly for your
past suffrage. respectfully ask your
support in the approaching election,
May 25th, 1899. promising, II elected.
to discharge the duties Of the office tc
the best of my ability in the future, al
| have endeavored to do in the past.
aplltd I. A. Harris.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22
Candidates Card.
SPOTSYLvANIA

10 the lotors Of Spotsylrdnto County
Fellow Citizens With feelings OF
gratitude to you for the very generous
expression Of your continued confidence
and kindness in the past, l hereby an
nounce myself candidate for the
position Of Clerk Of the Courts Of this
county. and most respectfully ask your
support. Should it be your pleasure Ia
recommit this trust to my hands, |
shall be very thankful to you; and
promise to use my best efforts to faith
fully and oompetently discharge the
duties Of the office
Very respectfully,
j. Z. Ii Orismond
April 18th. 1899
Election May 2jth, 1899.
aD20-td
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22
Forcommonwssith's Attorney

To thc IOttrs " Np0tsVIrdnid t0untD;
Having been appointed by the County
Court as Commonwealth Attorney TO
fill out the unexpired term of A. b.
Rawlings, deceased, and being urged
by many citizens from all parts OF the
county TO become candidate for cleo
ton on the 25th Of May. for the full
term beginning July LIST. 1899. | desire
to say if it be your pleasure TO elect me
10 this position Of trust. shall perform
the duties Of the office with promptness,
fidelity and impartiality.
Very respectfully.
aplltd Lee j. Graves.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22
STAFFORD

TO the Voters Of Stafford County:
Thanking you for your generous sup
port in the past. and soliciting a con-
tinuance Of the same, | hereby announce
myself candidate for reelection to the
office of Clerk Of Courts. Should it be
your pleasure to re-elect me l promise
q faithful and efficient discharge OF all
the duties Of the position.
ap22-td U. A. Bryan
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22
Thirty Thousand Enough.

Secretary Alger has received a reply
from Gen. Otis as to whether the REIN
forcements proposed to be sent to him
to relieve the volunteers would be suffi'
oient for the purposes Of the campaign.
Gen. Otis replied in the Affirmative,
the estimate of 80. 900 men to oonsti.
tute the army agreeing with his own
calculations.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22
Bismarcks Iron Nerve

was the result of his splendid health
Indomitable will and tremendous ener'
ey are not found whose Stomach Liver,
Kidneys and Bowels are out Of order.
If you want these qualities and the sue
cess they bring, use Dr. Kings New
Life Pills. They develop every power
OF brain and body. Only 25c. at M. M.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

My wife has used Chamberlain s
Pain Balm for Rheumatism with great
relief, and can. recommend it as a
splendid liniment for rheumatism and
other household use for which we have
found it valuable. w. ]. Cuyler, Red
Greek, N. Y.
Mr. Cuyler Is one OF the leading mer-
chants Of this village and one OF the
most prominent men Of this vicinity
W. G.. Phippin, Editor Red Greek
Herald. For sale BY M. M. Lewis, drug.
gist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

SO far there have been 81 cases of
smallpox in Washington city since
January, when it first appeared in that
city and there are now "a cases, of
smallpox under treatment in the hos
pital in that city. One new case de-
veloped this week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

Newport News seems to be growing
rapidly. President Ingalls,, of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, an
nounces the purpose of his company to
expend about 81 900, 600 in the improve
ment and enlargement Of its Eastern
terminals These include another large
grain elevator, great coal pier and ex-
tensions of the yards When these are
completed, il is claimed, the Chesa-
peake and Ohio will have at Newport
News the finest terminals in America.
There also comes the announcement that
all the plans have been perfected and q
site secured for an immense abattoir
and fertilizer factory at Newport News,
TO cost 81. 500 900. In the meantime
at the big shipyard at Newport News
, 900 men are at work and contracts are
booked for ships aggregating over $40
600, 600
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

The Free Lance is constantly in re-
ceipt of such letters as these. SAYS q
subscribers in sending his subscription
from Dies Moines, Iowa
To The Free Lance.
Your excellent paper is welcome
visitor, freighted, as 1t Is, with news
from the old home, which it is not
possible TO get in letters from relatives
and friends Ii tells me Of many Of
my old friends, comrades, and
their children, often brings the sad
news of some dear old Confederate hav-
ing answered the last roll call on earth.
TO answer in the future in heaven. 1t
is not necessary TO say all this is of in
terest to me, who, though having
lived in Iowa for over thirty years
still think there is no place
like dear old Virginia and her peO-
pie.
We undoubtedly live in one of the
most prosperous and enterprising states
in our beloved country, yet our people
are too intent about the almighty dollar
to extend that warm heartfelt greeting
that we meet with in our native state.
Sometimes / am almost persuaded TO
get our means together and 90 back TO
the old home, so that my bones may
rest in Virginia soil But this is TAX
ing up time without profit TO you, so
hoping your paper may still grow IN
usefulness and profit to you.
The foregoing is from the far north
west. Now here is letter from the
land Of flowers. in renewing a sub
criptieH;
Emporia, Fla, April 10, 1899.
To The Free Lance:
1--WE are now enjoying our beautiful
spring weather. With strawberries in
abundance Every tree and shrub has
on its coat Of fruits and flowers. The
Free Lane, is our regular visitor, and
looked for by every member Of the fam
lily. With best wishes for your valu-
able paper. -
Whilst a subscriber from the Eastern
Shore, one of its most prominent men
in sending his subscription for three
years says: 1.-THE Free Lance is richly
worth all it costs l"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22
CAROLINE

To tile Torers 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.
+. B. Collins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

Freezing temperatures were reported
on Wednesday morning in the extreme
upper Missouri valley, and minimum
temperature Of % degrees was regis
tered, at Miles City. Mont Freezing
temperatures and frosts were reported
Thursday morning as far south as cen
trail New Mexico. A decided fall IN
temperature will occur Friday from the
Ohio Valley over the Gulf States So
SAYS the Western Review.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

In the Fifty-sixth Congress there viii
be four vacancies in the Senate caused
by the failure of Legislatures TO elect in
four States. three Republican and one
Democratic California, Penn
sylvania and Delaware, Republican
and Utah, Democratic.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

Mrs. Hayes, daughter of the late JEFF
ferson Davis, Of Colorado, has written
q letter from Beauvoir, Mississippi, say
ing Mrs. Jefferson Davis and Mrs
Hayes cannot attend the coming Con-
federate reunion at Charleston, s. c..
an interesting letter in regard to
which is published elsewhere in today 4
Issue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22
Survivors Of Confederate Army u
Meet In Charleston in May

Charleston s O., April 90 -Prepa-
rations for the Confederate Veterans
reunion here have now entered upon
the detail stage. but few weeks re
naming in which to get ready for the
big occasion The executive commit
tee and subcommittee have been at
work for several months laying out
plans with great care, and these are
now being put into execution. The
task of entertaining the vast numbers
expected is no light one for Charleston.
Ii is estimated that 10, 600 people will
visit the city.
The question of accommodation for
this great crowd has been the most Sc
rious problem present, but 1t Is believed
it has been solved The housing and
feeding Of the visitors will be accom-
plished chiefly by the citizens, gener-
ally throwing open their houses to the
visitors, all residences being for the
time turned into public hostelrles. II
is confidently stated that the majority
of visitors will find bed and board at
reasonable rates in private families.
The overflow will be provided for at
public dormitories, to be provided by
the committee. the various school build
ings, public halls and warehouses hav-
ing been secured for the purpose
These are now being fitted up for use
The Confederate Hotels" for indi-
gent veterans unable to pay board will
be established on the water front, near
the principal streets of the city. but
sufficiently remote to be private. Com
missary arrangements have been made,
and the veterans will be excellently
cared for
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

The Berlin. Germany, press expresses
great satisfaction at the recent demon
stration by Chicago German Americans
in favor Of friendly relations between
the United States and their father
land
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

To tie Voters of Caroline
am a 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 I. q. Chandler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

The Democrats Of Illinois made large
gains in their local elections through
out that State last Wednesday. and
Pana's mayor was elected on a platform
opposing the importation Of negroes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

The Southern Publishing Company
at Manassas. will issue June the first
number of The Southern Magazine, a
monthly devoted to fiction. history
biography. poetry, science and criti-
c;sm A special feature will be the re-
publication Of the leading articles OF
out.of print books and magazines OF the
South. including such leading names as
Hayne, Timrod. Philip Pendleton
Cooke, Dr. George W. Bagby. Albert
TAYLOR Bledsoe, Beverley Tucker.
Lanier. John Dickson Bruins, Gayarre
Kennedy, James S Randall, John Esten
Cooke and others The contents OF the
first number will be
Frontispiece, Beverley Tucker The
Outlook for Southern Literature. Prof.
q. w. Kent. of the University of Vir-
ginia: Me Lassie" (poem), Capt VIM.
Page Carter Government and Higher
Education, Hon Il. Walton Moore ;
"Judge Longstreet and The Georgia
Scenes a" Jas. b Hodgkin; Put UP
Thy Sword" poem, DR. II. Nj Clark.
son Goethe, Part His Home Life.
Mildred Rutherford; The Lord s For
get. Me-Not" poem, Henry Lynden
Flash George Baloombe" reprint,
Beverley Tucker, 17S4-lS5l; "A Storm
at Sea" poem, W. Fl. Gibbes, Jr-
Thirty Years After Ellen Mander-
son; Notes and Comment.
The price will be 10 cents number,
or 81 per year The Free Lance wishes
the new venture great success.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

Twas reading an advertisement Of
Chamberlain Collie, Ohio lera and Di-
Diarhc Remedy in the Worchester En-
terprise recently. which leads me 10
write this. can truthfully say
never used any remedy equal to 1t for
colo and diarrhoea. have never had
TO use more than one or two doses TO
cure the wvrst case with myself or
children. w. A. Stroud. Popomoke
City, Md. For sale BY N. n. Lewis,
druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22
For Treasurar.

10 me Toisrs ~ SpotsUlrdnid:
respectfully announce myself can.
didate for reelection TO the Office of
Treasurer am very grateful 10 my
friends for the generous support OF the
past, and earnestly solicit their support
at the approaching election--May 10Th 4,
1893
w. G.. billiard.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22
To Tie Voters of Caroline :

l am a candidate for the office OF
Commissioner of Revenue, District No.
1, in Caroline county at the election
May Goth, and will be grateful for your
vote and influence. Business OF impor-
lance will call me to another State until
April lst, after which time | will make
an active canvass Of the county.
Respectfully,
j. r. Broaddus.
To-, - tQoa
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

To show the condition American
shipping has now reached, Consul
Boyle at Liverpool says that Of 1923,
clearances from that port In 1893, only
three of the ships carried the American
flag, and two Of them were sailing yes.
sells.
The Alexandria Gazette says "Mr. @.
O. Round Of Manassas was here last
week with samples Of copper orc taken
from vein which is continuation
of that which has been lately reinspect-
cd In Fairfax county. and which IL said
to be 90 rioh that Mr.. s. II. Lunt. Of
Alexandria. 10 reported here 70 have 70.
Gently sold Is for 900. co.,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

hereby announce myself candi-
date for Clerk Of Stafford County and
Circuit Courts. / earnestly ask the
support Of oil my friends, promising. If
elected, to discharge the duties OF the
office faithfully and impartially.
James Ashby.
apl1-td
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

10 me Iotsrs ~ NpotsUlrdHfd.
announce myself u 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. End
if elected shall endeavor by a faithful
and impartial discharge Of the duties
OF the office to merit the approval Of
all Respectfully,
apll-td M l.. Young
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22
The Rixey Convention.

Senator LeCato, Of Accomac, who
signed the call for the Rixey conven-
ton, says the Eastern Shore will be
well represented.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

F,lioW- tdizcns u SpotsUirdHid county
Not doubling that can well dis
charge the duties Of county attorney for
the coming four years, | ask you 10
vote for me.
aplS.td j. l.. Powell.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

Oonsul Fleming. of Edizburg, Scot
land, says Scotch whisky is made from
corn. oats. rye and inferior barley,
and is not kept up to standard
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22
letter. Sal. = Rhsum and Eezsma.

The intense itching and smarting In.
cident to these diseases. is instantly
allayed by applying Chamberlain's Eye
and Skin Ointment Many very bad
cases have been permanently cured by
it. It is equally efficient for itching
piles and Q favorate remedy for sore
nipples, chapped hand, chilblains.
frost bites and chronic sore eyes. 25cts.
DER boz. For sale by NJ M lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22
To tie Voters of Caroline :

In announcing myself g candidate
for the Office OF Commonwealth At
torney, at the election to take place
on Thursday, May 25th, 1899, / would
express my gratitude for the generous
support given me by your favor years
ago. II elected, l promise you faith
f1l discharge Of the duties OF the Of
fee.
Respectfully,
j. II. DeJarnette,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22
At the Democratic mass-meetiug

At the Democratic mass-meeting IN
Brunswick County last Monday
A resolution was adopted that it is
1.-THE sense of the meeting that the con-
ference in Richmond should not be for
or against any candidate, but rather
strictly for the advancement Of great
cause dearer to the people than any
man or men.
So down there it will be seen that 1t
is a principle people want, not mere
candidate.