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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-30

succeeded Henry Clay ia the United
States senate He was d very great and.
influential man, the personal friend Of
Mr.. Clay and Senators Douglass and
Daniel Webster His widow. Mrs. Dix
on, still lives-a highly cultured and gift
ed woman who lived in Washington with
her husband during all of that exciting
period when the north was struggling for
mastery on the slavery question. This
book has recently been issued from the
press Of the Robert Clark Company, of
Cincinnati. and has already received the
highest commentator from Henry Wat
terson, Proctor Knott, William Writ
Henry, The New York Times, The Even
ing Post and many other papers, partisan
and non-partisan All are lavish in it's
praise and, declare it to be the truth, the
whole truth and nothing, but the truth,
and the wonder is that it was written
by woman. For many years she has
made il a labor OF love aud has made
most interesting and valuable contribu-
ton to our political history Eyery lover
Of historical truth that concerns the
glorious past, when there were giants
in our national legislature, should read
and ponder this remarkable book. And
there has come to me a sweet little gem
of 4 book called Shadows on the Wall.
by Miss Howard Weeden. of Huntsville,
Ala. Her brush and pen have combined
to make up loving tribute TO the old
time darkies They are there with their
touching songs and sentiment and we
old-time masters and mistresses can
hardly restrain orr tears while we look
and read. The perfect finish Of these
old-time negro faces is the most exquis-
lite work of art / have ever seen. Thanks
to Miss Weeden for her beautiful work
And / Nish also to thank the good
friends and comrades Of the veteran,
Imcius NJ Campbell who have respond
ed to the inquiries made in my last
letter Those children viii get their pen
sion Bill. ARP
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one way or the other will materially
affect the policies and industries of
the State. SO long as the danger Of
negro domination in any section Of our
State is ever present with us it will
overshadow these and all other economic
qualifications. Then, too, it must be
admitted that few Republican lead
eEs. can cast the great mass Of the ig-
norant negro vote ON either side of any
of these great questions without any re-
gard as TO how it affects the voter him
self or the community in which he lives.
Hence it seems that the elimination of
this vote will open the way for an in
telligent consideration and wise settle
ment of these and other great questions
which must engage the attention of the
people Of North Carolina
] have thus briefly osSlnpd some OF
the reasons why the amendment should
be ratified Elaboration in paper "a
this length has not been possible. The
thoughtful reader can take mp these
lines of thought and pursue and elabor-
ate them for himself, and it seems to me
that when he does so, he must come to
the conclusion that the amendment
should be ratified
THOS. J. JARVIS.
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TIIE 80.

THE Maiden's Version of the Above
Story.)
Yon kissed me. Love, the setting sun
Lay III the bright vests glowing arms.
And at his touch richer fash
Deepened and frightened all her
charms
We were alone. the dual-one.
With whom love-life at FIRST BEGIN,
A tilnid woman, flushed and shy
As daring. bold and ardent man.
/ had not dreamed Id widest flight
That e'er my fancy dared To 80
That we would ever meet. much less
That you. O, Love would kiss me so!
But we had met. and / had raised
My eyes to meet your glowing face.
When, By some sudden impulse stirred,
You caught me in a close embrace.
And bending down. your bearded lips
Sought mine with close and eager pres
sure.
AS from that moment YOU would drain
Arrears for abstinence long measure.
/ felt the beating Of your heart
Rapid, and strong against my breast,
And trembled with a vague alarm
IS to your bosom ! was pressed.
SO close. Your breath was on my cheek
Your clustering HAIR with mine did
blend.
And still your lips we're pressed TO mine
As if That kiss could never end
thrilled and trembled, paled and
flushed;
! could not moyesyou were 50 strong
And held me so, nay words were hushed.
Your wave of passion struck me dumb.
/ trembled with a vague alarm.
a sense Of shame. a strange unrest,
And while you held me, longed TO weep
Ny heart 20 calmness on your breast.
But dared not. for | feared TO wake
The pulse Of pity slumbering there;
Lest she aroused new shape would take,
And thus her kinship would declare.
No other man had ever dared
TO kiss me after such a fashion;
My lips were held above all search
Fen after years OF faithful passion.
But you, o ReiYer, strong and bold,
Adopted the old Highland plan
That he will take who has the power
And they may keep who can.
REBEC'CA CAMERON.
Hillsb9ro, ~ G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-30

Kentucky is not the only State in the
Union where political railroads seek To
dominate politics. The time is at hand
when the people will moi submit to it.
In North Carolina we have experienced
condition similar to that which con-
fronts the people Of Kentucky. In 1896,
the Southern Railway bosses in North
Carolina joined hands with Pritchard,
Russell and the negroes to turn the
State over to the Hannaites Now the
same men who hive a fee simple in the
Republican party and controlled the
populist Railroad Commissioners, are
trying to have potential voice in the
councils Of the Democratic party. They
defy the laws Of the State eall upon their
Federal judge to nullify the sovereign
acts OF the Commonwealth, and dictate
Federal appointments in the State.
There is no place in the council cham
hers Of the Democratic party in North
Carolina for men who are willing that
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-30
ORIGIN or TIE MINT JU1EP

In the memoirs of Jeremy Lane (Sel-
EN-, l649, reference is made to a drink
compounded of mint herb and heating
spirits which is grateful to the palate
when cooled in stone jug at tile
spring" while the Boston Gazette of
August II, 1897, contains q local item
in which occurs the statement that the
drowneded mar was known to have
drunk several goblets Of a mixture com
posed Of Hollands favored with mint be-
fore he fell off the wharf, which
SHOULD be an example to those who
have lately formed the habbit of inn
billing with too much frequency what
the publikans and tayern-keepers call
mint dewlip.n
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THE BOY AND HIS CHEWING
GUM

tNew York Letter to Baltimore SUM-
A young woman aEghting from an
Eighth avenue car near Forty-second
street this morning held a So bank note
carelessly between her finger tips 4
gust of wind caught the note and sent it
into the depths Of the underground trol-
ley slot 4 crowd gathered around, sug-
costing impossible expedients A police
man poked his fingers in the slot, while
all cars stopped. Just then .. newsboy
appeared and went to work over the
slot. 'Lemme get ait il, he Said He
spat wad of chewing gum into his
palm. stuck the gum ON the end OF a
stick he was carrying thrust the stick
into the slot and drew forth the s. note
pasted firmly TO the gum. He gave the
money TO the woman, replaced the gum
in his mouth and walked away.
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sncb things should exist The future
leaders Of the State must be men who
hava the courage to denounce Simonton's
,,snrnations and to defy the men who
procure his injunctions to veto the tax
ing powers of the State. j. ID.
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A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT
A Falling Pine Does Terrible
Work.
NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH
Both Legs of Two Parties are Broken. Horse is
Instantly Killed. Returning from a Pic Mic
the Buggyis Smashed toPieces.
Wilson News.)

Wilson News
Yesterday afternoon there occurred
about fifteen miles from Wilson. in the
vicinity Of Rock Ridge, one Of the most
singular and terrible accidents chat has
ever taken place in this county.
Mr.. Bass Lewis, young man about
- years old, had taken Miss Jane l7uls
hum Il young lady Of 20 years, TO a pic
ME at Lees Chapel. They Were on their
way home and Mr.. Lewis was driving
a very spirited horse.
Down the road ahead Of them Mr..
Matthew Parker was cutting down a
tan long LEAP pine aud his calculations
were 10 have the tree fall from the road.
Finding that the tree was going to fall
across the road despite his efforts he
ran out TO soc if any one was coming
Coming on swiftly he saw buggy.
He waved his arms and shouted a warm
ing. In tie buggy were Mr.. Lewis and
Miss Fulghmn, and as they came near.
Mr. Lewis, fearing to attempt 90 turn
his horse in the road. or TO have it face
the failing tree, made desperate en-
deavor to pass. He struck his horse
and ii dashed forward but too late to
escape the falling free, which came down
with terrific crash, striking the front
OF the buggy and instantly killing tho
horse. A projecting limb struck the oc-
cupants across the lower fegs, and
smashed the buggy to pieces
Mr.. Parker called loudly for aid, and
dragged Miss Fnlgium and Mr. Lewis
from the wreck. They were in a horli-
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WANTED MORE MEN.

WANTED MORE MEN.
God Uncle sam sends forth the call
And posts II everywhere.
no push Aguinald0 to the wall
More men are needed there.
The seaside beach Is bright and gay
With maidens Young aud fair.
Bnt every day those maidens say
More men are needed here.
ss1ssssags
The woman boards the crowded car,
The monkeys simply stare;
They KEEP their seats and look afar
More men are needed there.
ia Washington dwell all tile chaps
That guide Columbia fair,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22
State Rights il Virginia.

The Washington ID. Q Post says
The Republican State of Pennsylvania
is rs stout a stickler for State rights as
any Of the Southern Democratic States
are or have been since secession was
disposed Of by somewhat costly ap.
peal to that tribunal which is situated
beyond the civil court Of last resort
The Philadelphia Times Is undoubtedly
correct in declaring that Judge Simon
ton, Of the Dauphin County Court. IN
instructing a jury 70 bring IN q
verdict Of guilty against two men
who had been selling wine and
beer at Camp Meade under the direc-
ton Of the commanding officer, has
asserted the majesty Of Pennsy
law within the limits Of the Common
wealth in a way that will be sustained
by public opinion.
The United States is not sovereign In
any place In Pennsylvania or any other
State unless sovereignty has been ceded
by the State. Camp Meade is situated
on land not owned but leased by the
general government The men convict
ed in Dauphin county, although acting
under instructions from the War De-
partment, and under the supervision Of
an officer Of the United States Army,
were violating State law which for
bids the sale of intoxicants Of any kind
without a license, and rather high
license. too.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22
Shaved Famous Faces.

Charles Lemas, for many years
clerk in the Treasury Department died
Tuesday at his home, in that city.
Lemas leaves a widow and several
children. He was about fifty years
old
Lemas was one of the best.knoTn
colored men in Washington. AT the
time of his death he was employed in
the office of the auditor for the Interior
Department. He was brought up as a
barber and entered the service Of Presi-
dent Johnson. 1t is said that he had
shaved every President since that time
whose face had to be attended to. de
was President Oleveland's favorite bar
Der. and when President Mckinley did
not shave himself, Lemas did the work
for him. This was always done after
government office hours. and Lemas
felt that he was honored in his repeated
selection for this duty. He would have
been much disappointed if he had not
been permitted to shave the Presidents.
He was appointed to his position in the
government service by President john
son, and was considered good clerk.
He was a native of this city and lived
here until 1862.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22
The Y. n l

The graduating german at the VIZ
ginia Military Institute. at Lexington
Tuesday night was perhaps, the most
brilliant in the history u the Virginia
Military Institute. The hall was a
picture Of beauty. Flowers. flags. and
designs Of every description covered the
walls. Electric lights shown from in
Vulnerable clusters throughout the hall
At II O'Clock twenty-one cadets Of
the graduating class marched into the
hall 10 the strain Of All inspiring
march, accompanying them were
twenty one beautiful young ladies.
All marched 70 the chaper0nes IN the
far end alcove and saluted A beauti.
full opening figure was then executed
under the leadership Of Cadet ' l..
McBee. Of Norfolk Va. So great was
the pressure Of dancers that II was
found necessary to divide the sides into
quarters, and each was led out in turn
An elegant supper was served
The chaperOnes were Mrs. Fitzhugh
Lee, Of Richmond and others.
Among those in the opening figure
were:
Miss Nina Armisiead, Baltimore,
wltE Cadet j W \ ues, Markham,
Va Miss Florence Parker Richmond.
with Cadet W d Scott Jr, Freder-
ricksburg, Va.
Among others who took part IN the
German were
Miss Kate Fauntleroy Staunton. with
Cadet J. j. Marshall. Markham, Va;
Miss Frances Grimsley, Oulpeper, with
Cadet W. A Blsckford, Stanton, Va /;
Miss Mary Hutton, Wilmington
Del with Cadet A ID Janney. Lees
burg. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22
The Army canteen

The Washington, d. O., Times says
The army canteen is practically
permanent establishment. The officers
of the War Department expressed them
selves this morning as tired OF con-
troversy which has already been deh'
nitely settled, and according to AdJu'
tant General Corbin no further oonsid-
Grafton will be given the matter. Some
time ago Secretary Alger caused to be
drawn up series Of questions, which
were submitted to about 600 army Off
GERS with view Of learning the gen
eral opinion as to the advisability OF
continuing or abolishing the army can
teen. The expressions are now in the
hands of Acting Secretary MeikleJohn
and there they will remain, at least I'M
til after the return Of Secretary Alger.
1t was understood that the replies OF
the officers would be made public TO-
day. in order that the question might
be reviewed from the departments
point of view Adjutant General Cor.
bin. however, has decided that mas
much as the subject has been given
full consideration by the Attorney
General, and an opinion rendered by
him, that the canteen was lawful under
der the act Of Congress, there was
nothing to be gained by again opening
the controversy. or that it is necessary
to pay any fur Their attention to the ele-
ment which h as endeavored to abolish
the sale of beer in any camp.
Upon Adjutant General Oorbin's
recommendation, Acting Secretary
Meiklejohn has concluded to let the
subject drop for the present.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22
SPOTSYLVANIA.
Notes From Marye NeighbOrhOod.

Correspondence Of The Free Lance
Marye. Va June 90 1899.
A quantity Of young cartridges are
seen along the roadsides aud In large
stubble fields.
Mr. Waller Blackley, the prosperof $
Young merchant of Goodies has re-
Gently purchased Of Mr.. Chastine "
Colbert the storehouse in which Mr. 4
now carries on business
Miss Sallie Davis, of Blanton's has
returned home from Richmond, where
she srent several days.
The prOtracted meeting at Bethany
Church will begin the fifth Sunday IN
July. The pastor, Rev. John s Ry-
land. will be assisted by Rev W. W.
Sisk.
The members of Beula Church, color
ed. have nearly finished their new
church, which Will be called New
Beula
Spring oats are very promising, but
winter oats were badly winter killed.
The hay crops will not be up to the
average
The farmers of this vicinity have
finished setting out their tobacco, and
seem to be- in fine spirits
Vale
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22

A very pretty home wedding was SOL
emnizei last night at ) O'Clock at the
home Of Mr. r b Merchant the con-
tracing parties being Miss Rachel
Wheat. Of Dumfries. Prince William
county, and Mr. J B. May, of Wash
ington, d O.
The bride was handsomely attired in
cadet blue cloth, hat and gloves to
match, and carried sweet PEGS. Her
attendants were Miss Ella Merchant,
maid Of honor. in cream silk, and Mr.
George May. brother Of the groom as
best man. The parlor was prettily dec
GRATED with ferns and potted plants.
Mr.. and Mrs. May left on the $3.50
train for a trip to Atlantic City.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22
CAROLINE.
A Pretty MARI age hildrcn's Day Ser
vices Notes and Personals.

vices Notes and Personals.
Correspondence of The Free Lance.
Bowling Green, Va June 10, 1899
On Wednesday, June 18th, very
pretty marriage took place at Upper
Zion church, when Miss Sue b. Cole,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ W Cole,
was united to Mr. Edgar +. Headley
Of Northumberland The cere'
mony was performed amid sweet
roses and garlauds Of flowers, the
church being handsomely decorated. the
bridal pair standing under an arch OF
flowers and a horse shoe Rev. + Mel
Vile Dowley OBLIGATED. The walters
were Misses Lillian Gravatt, Mamie
Motley. Daisy Jones, Helen Wright
Allie NJ. Wright. Hortense Andrews,
Allie Boulware, Carrie Broaddus, Ida
Motley. Fannie b. Wright, Judith Mar
tin. Ethel Wright. Matte Cole, and
Messrs. q II. Pitts, Harry Cole, l..
Andrews. +. Shaddock, W. q. An
drews, q Motley. Ii Jones, X. 5.
Jones. l.. Boulware. w Chapman, W.
Wright, J. Martin. T. Wright The
bride was becomingly dressed in white
organdie After many expressions Of
good Will from many friends, the party
left for a bridal tour to Washington, ID.
O. They will make their future home
in Northumberland county, Va y re-
ception was given them on Tuesday
night. which vas all that could be de
sired. both socially and festively.
The ladies of the Bowling Green Bnp-
fist church sold ice cream, &o. on court
day and. although the weather WAS very
bad, they realized a nice little sum OF
money They purpose selling cream
again at the July court
Rev. b. NJ Foreman, Of Orangehurg,
5 O.. is visiting DR. Martin and fam
ily. Rev Foreman and Rev Dowley
Of Bowling Green, were classmates at
the Seminary, louisville. Ky and
have not met since 1891 They were
glad to see each other.
On Sunday last at the Baptist church
two were received by letter and one on
profession of faith was received for bap-
tism
our streets seem nelly since the
sweet, smiling faces Of the seminary
girls have disappeared Hope they VIII
soon return
Miss Annie b Temple Of Charleston
". Va is visiting her sister Mrs T.
Nj Dowley.
Miss 7. Williams, # Washington, d
O.. made a brief visit to her sister, Mrs
DR.. Glassell Since she left some Of
cur young men feel that there are
lonely hearts to cherish
Prof Walker, 4 Iowa Uniyersity, Is
visiting friends and relatives in our
town
On Monday morning d mlhls't''''
union was formed composed OF the
ministers Of the various denominations
in our town
An interesting Children's Day exer.
cises were held at the Disciple church
on Sunday night last.
On next Sunday night at : O'Clock
the Sunday school Of the Baptist church
will hold a Children's Day service.
4 70 Il.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22
LOca' and Current Comments.

Miss Mamie Willis left this morning
for visit to friends in Orange county
Found-A sum of money. Loser can
get same nv proving ownership ).
Willis Howard
Misses Maybelle and JEANNE Pendle-
ton Ewing, of Alexandria. are visiting
at the Mary Washington House
Madras Cloths and Piques are among
the newest fabrics for summer wear
Jones has a SPLENDID stock at low cost
Capt A. f. Bagby was tried at Tap.
pahaunock Monday. for the shooting OF
MIR. George Il Scott on March IL last
and acquitted
See notice elsewhere of Supt of Public
Schools. q NJ Weldon, of stafford
county lie urges all Stafford teachers
to attend the normal.
Mrs. NJ. Millhouser. who has been
the guest Of Mr. David Hlrsh and
family, has returned to ner home IN
Baltimore
Beautiful ginghams, figured piques'
check muslin. dotted muslins and wash
goods Of all kinds now being opened at
T. T. Bakers.
Big lot lightweight clothing for men,
youths and boys just IN. Come now
and You Will get bargain.
Rev. l. A Cutler. of Louisa, arrived
in the city Tuesday and spent the
night with R-v. Oephas Shelburne.
Yesterday he left for Caroline county
TO marry couple.
Mr.. and Mrs W. Q. Morrison, of
Washington. have been in the Spotsyl'
vania county several weeks visiting
their relatives. Mrs. L + Morrison and
family, and Mr. Lucius Estes and
family.
You will find at Halls Drug Store the
most complete assortment Of sick room
requisites. Hot water bottles. air pill
lows. fountain and bulb syringes. rub
Der bed pans, soft rubber face bottles
atomizers and all appliances needed
either 10y physician or patient
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles W. Scott, Of this city, aged
about two months, died yesterday at -
O'Clock at the home Of Mrs Scott 5
father. Mr. Hunter Wright, in Spotsyi-
vania county. near Z)an Church. The
interment will be made in the family
burying ground. at Screameryille, this
afternoon at 3 o'clock
The Williamsburg correspondent Of
the Richmond Dispatch says "A ca
blegram from Manila states that Mr.
Willie II. Volt. Of the United States
steamship Monterey, saved from drown
ing four natives. who were out in a
small boat Mr.. Willie Volt is the
son Of Mrs Evelyn H. Volt. Of this
city. and son Of the late Col W
Volt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22
Genuine Smallpox

Danville. Va, June 2O.-Dr o. p.
Wertenbaker, the expert, who reached
here last night from the United States
Marine Hospital Service, spent today
investigating the 20 cases of smallpox
in this city. Tonight he made an elab-
crate report to the City Council and
Board of Health, in which he declares
unequivocally that the prevailing disease
is genuine smallpox and, while 1t is now
in mild form may become virulent He
recommends the building of hospitals
rigid isolation Of all cases and thorough
vaccination.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22
ADav at Whitewater.

The following ladies and gentlemen
left on the 9:l6 train for Whitewater
Yesterday morning, and spent plea
SAINT day, returning home on the late
evening train:
Mrs. Capt ] A Thompson. Mrs.
NJ. l.. Ohesley, Mrs. W. A. Bell Misses
Alice Cole, Bette Cole, Wilmer
Wheeler, BLUE Cole, Madge Wheeler,
Nellie Kirtley. Bessie Chesley, Julia
Scaggs, Matte Tansill, Mamie South
ern. of Richmond. Messrs J S Spicer,
II. l.. James, j. b. Rawlings. +. @
Bell, S. b Quinn and John Cole.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22
For over Pity Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children
while teething with perfect success. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoes. II
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm.
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part Of the world Twenty-Five cents
a bottle Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Hinslow's Soothing Syrup.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22
Young Ladies' Of Manassas
To The Free Lance:

To The Free Lance:
The annual address at the recent
commencement Of the Manassas Insti'
tute was delivered by Dean Van Meter
Of the Woman's COLLEGE # Baltimore
He stated that his college received stu
dents from every part Of the United
States, and that the young ladies from
the Manassas Institute showed a prepa-
ration equal to the best and much bet
ter than the majority.
Considering that the college easily
ranks with the best colleges for men In
the United States, this is high praise
for this new competitor for public favor
at Manassas.
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