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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-09
FIGHT AT NIcHoLsoN's MEX.
Kissing, Whistling Fragments OF
Shells For Six Hours.


Cape Town, Sunday. Nov. 5.-The fol-
lowing is an official description from
Pretoria of the battle of Nicholson's
Mex:
General Joubert was in supreme
command The Britishers advanced in
the darkness on the republics force.
on the right of the hill formed by the
Free Staters. commanded by General
Cronje. A stampede of their males
threw the whole force into disorder.
THE British batteries were observed
in a long line on the plains in the di-
rectiOn of the Beers center. along the
table hill, from which our artillery
opened on the English batteries COM
ing into position from Lombardskop
with a Creuosot The second shell fell
after shot. drawing the British con-
cealed batteries.
From s to u the hill was a veritable
inferno of kissing. whistling fragments
of shells. At first the British failed
to reach the hill. while the BOer fire
told heavily. Eventually the British
reached the Boers and showered shells
on the gunnerS. The Beers could only
occasionally fire their guns. When a
wounded gunner bandaged himself an
other fought, obliviOus of the fragments
of shells at his back. DIR. Hollis was
killed while bandaging the wounded.
I'm the meanwhile the burghers got
their Howitzers further forward and
into place. and the extreme end of Mey-
ers' battery got in deadly work"
The remainder of the dispatch has
not been received.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-09
RAN INTO A cow.
Fatal Wreck On the Spokane Falls
& Northern Railroad.

Spokane. Wash, Nov. S.-A Spring
ale special TO the SpoSesman-Review
ays: Brakeman Burt Smith was killed
and Fireman John b. Connolly was ia
tally injured in a wreck on the Spo-
kane Falls & Northern road, six miles
north of here, this afternoon. Connolly
died before the wrecking train arrived
from Spokane.
A freight train ran into COW and
the engine and two cars left the track.
The engineer jumped and escaped un-
hurt Connolly was terribly crushed.
Brakeman Smith was caught under the
engine and both hands and one foot
were burned off. The bodies will be
sent to Spokane for interment.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-09

state central committee insists that S.
A. Holcomb is elected judge of the
supreme court by 5000. probably more.
The Republican committee gave up the
fight and quit counting early this morn
ing
w. ]. Bryan said he had nothing fur
ther to add to his comment of last
night, that the fusion victory in Ne
braska was a rebuke to the national
administration. He refused to discuss
the results in other states. Mr.. Bryan
received many kilograms of congratu-
lation from all parts of the United
States.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-09
The Olympia Out of Commission.

Boston. Mass. Nov. S.-Admiral Dewey's
flagship Olympia went out of commission
at the Charleston navy yard today. Ali
officers and the crew assembled on the
quarterback. where Captain Lamberton
and this ended the cruise of the famous
vessel. A board of survey will now make
inspection of her and report to the navy
department what repairs are necessary.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-09

meeting in the Populist state head
quarters this afternoon. Chairman Ed
miston was kept busy at the long dis
tance telephone receiving returns and
answering INQUIRIES. The fusionists are
arranging for state ratification at the
capitol grounds Friday night.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-09
Increase of Pension.
Especial to The Herald.

Washington. d. c., Nov. S-An in
crease of pension from IS to SO per
month has been granted to Degrass L.
Dean of Salt Lake City, and an origi-
nal pension of ss per month to George
H. Rice of Murray. Ida.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-09
Will Have His Seat.

"I believe 1 have been elected; in
fact, I know / have l see that my
friend. General Taylor, says he will as
sumo the office Of governor All / have
to say is that if l have been elected,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13
Colored Bsptists at Lexington.

Lexington, Va May 1.-The Vir-
ginia State Baptist Association (colored)
began their thirty second annual ses-
sion here yesterday. Addresses OF well
come were made by the pastor OF the
church, Rev. W. T. Johnston. ID. ID. F,
and by Mr. James Lewis Howe, OF
Washington and Lee University. repre-
senting Mayor Glasgow, who was abb
sent from towz. The president OF the
association is Rev. H. II. Mitchell, OF
Norfolk. The annual sermon was
preached tonight by Rev 0. II. Bot
ing, ID. D., of Norfolk. There are over
700 delegates and visitors present. Many
Of the visitors are from the District OF
Columbia, Maryland. West Virginia,
North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, and Texas The association
represents a membership in the State OF
900. 900.
Today the officers for ensuing year
we're elected: President. Rev Dr., Il
II. Bowling, Norfolk; first vice pres-
dent. Rev. DIR. W. r. Graham, Rich
moud second, Rev. b. Terrell. Lynch
burg; third, Rev. l.. Il. Ball. Lapcas-
ter fourth, Rev r. O. Fox. Harrison
burg recording secretary, Rev. DIR. A.
Binga, Jr., Manchester; statistical
secretary, Rev. G.. O. Coleman, Man
chester !: corresponding secretary. Rev.
A. s.. Thomas, Richmond; treasurer I,
r. T. Hill, Richmond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13

Both of the Richmond papers, the
Dispatch and Times, have at last reach
ed a common agreement and that is that
the Senatorial Conference was success.
The Dispatch says that there is a gen.
eral belief that Mr.. Jones will announce
himself as candidate to succeed Mar
tin.
1t is given out on good authority that
MIR. Jones will make no statement as 10
his candidacy until after the State Com
mittee has acted upon the resolutions
adopted at the Richmond conference.
Chairman Ellyson is expected to return
from Charleston in a few days when it
is believed he will summon a meeting
of the committee.
The Dispatch of Friday says LAS to
the action of the committee there Is
some doubt, but it is the belief Of the
majority that convention will be call
ed for the purpose Of nominating cam
date for the United States Senate. "
The Free Lance gives up much
space to the narrative of the conven-
TONS doings as told by that gifted cor
respondent, H L. West 1t will repay
perusal
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13
rHrFReELANcE published triwO0kl

THEFREE LANCE published tri-weekly
ssan independent newspaper. is located al SVO
Commerce (or william ST., Fredericksonrg'
virginia. and is issued on Tuesday, THURSDAY
and Saturday mornings by The rec
Lance Newspaper, Sock ena Jos
PrintIns Cempsay Of Frsse"s"
bura vIrsInis.
Its subscription Terms are tl.bO per year.
u.OO for months, rs cents for months o'
% cents for months
Its advertising Rates are for one square OF
ten lines or less, first insertion,bO eents'sno %
oents for each additional insertion. tlO,Wper
SQUARE per year. No position gfven ana "o
foretop advertisements are taken at less rate
than our home patrons pay. The right Is re
served 10 reject or modify any advertisement
is deemeh libelous or otherwise oojectionsole'
Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
rear will be charged invariably 81 transient
.s-s1
All letters recommending candidates TOT
ofnoe must be paid for 10 insure their publ
cation.
Resolutions of respect TO deceased members
passed by societies, corporations, associations
or other organizations will be invariably
charged for as advertising matter.
All communications OF every character
should be addressed 10 ''THR FRRB LANCE"
Fredericksburg. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13

II The Free Lance desires to give both
sides of public issues, as il claims why
don't il quote from the Richmond Dis
patch and other prominent advocates OF
the Nav conference, 10 be held in Rich
mond on the 10th, instead Of devoting
so much Of its space only in quoting
from the Richmond Times and other
papers opposed to the conference. -
Farmer and Fisherman, Belle Haven,
AccOmac county.
Our neighbor seems to have, uninten-
tionally, no doubt, made a big mistake
in the foregoing On March 2S.h The
Free Lance copied two very strong en-
dorsements Of the recently adjourned
May conference from the Richmond
Dispatch and Times and said:
1.-THE foregoing from the Dispatch
and Times shows that these two papers
are squarely endorsing the movement
for a convention in Richmond May llth
to choose Senator by the people. SEN
ator Martin will perceive that this Is
formidable movement.
The Farmer and Fisherman makes,
therefore. the double mistake Of class
ing The Free Lance and Times as 1t
has The two short items referred to
from the Dispatch and Times
were copied in several papers in the
State, and in one or more papers of the
First district.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13

In the course of an editorial article
commenting upon the reported intention
of Mr.. Andrew Carnegie to retire from
business and, during his lifetime. to
spend his millions for philanthropical
purposes, the London Chronicle in
dulges in severe criticism of the al
legged means by which Mr.. Carnegie
built up his fortune, and says:
1--WE all remember how the Homestead
works were shut down for months be-
cause the men refused to have their
wages lowered, and how barbed- wire
fences charged with electricity were
set up, the place fortified, Pinkertons
sent for, and, finally after state OF
war and siege, the Steel Workers Union
was smashed TO atoms and the million
aires works were filed with Poles and
Hungarians.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13

With the May issue the Virginia Law
Register begins its fifth volume. The
legal profession ought to know that this
excellent monthly begins the new vol
ume with more subscribers than 1t ever
had before, nevertheless there is room
for more subscribers Why does not
the Register publish cuts and biogra-
phies of Judges W. 8. Barton and VIM
Mclaughlin, who held office longer as
circuit judges than probably any other
incumbents Of the office who are now
deceased? ]. Z. Bell & Co., Of Lynch
burg, are the publishers, and the typo
graphy is unexcelled.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13

A Washington dispatch to the N. Y
World represents Hon. w. L. Wilson
president of Washington and Lee Uni
yersity, as giving new and striking
illustration of expansion. Mr.. j. X.
Proctor. Of the civil service commission,
was discussing the situation in the
Philippines with Mr.. Wilson and de-
sclnting upon the beauties OF colonial
development. Mr. Wilson listened at
tentively and then remarked;
Proctor your views on expansion
remind me Of friend Of mine over IN
England. He invited me TO visit him
at his country seat and l went. He had
n splendid place of $50 acres lie point
ed ont all the advantages Of location
and scenery, saying that for an annual
rental Of $500 he obtained his residence
and in addition was entitled 20 shoot
ing privileges on | 100 acres OF adJ)ln-
ing land Ii was his night 10 go on
this adjacent territory and Kill what
ever game might be desired. Ihat
seems 30 be the situation in the Philip
pines. We bought from Spain the city
and the bay of Manila, and at the same
time acquired shooting privileges III
the entire archipelago.
Senator Stewart, Of Nevada. in re-
cent interview in the Washington, ID.
O., Star is quoted as saying;
That he does not believe the ques-
tiOn Of the Philippines aud the admin
istratlon' 8 policy respecting them VIII
be made an issue in the next presiden-
tisl campaign Ii Will not be a good
issue to fight on The people of every
nation believe in stealing land. Before
long everything will be running smooth
ly in the Philippines and the very peo'
pie who are fighting the administration
now will be with 1t. l predict that
Senator Hoar will soon stand with the
country on the question of the Philip
pines. | do not believe any party could
make an issue of dispoSing II the is
lands. You will observe that W. j.
Bryan is not saying much on the sub
Ject lately.
Mr.. Stewart is an ardent annexation
ist, and in the foregoing prophecy there
is not even thinly yelled the fact that
1.-THE wish is father to the thought -
that he utters.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13

The United States and Great Britain
will stand together it is said, in advoca-
ting international arbitration at the
disarmament conference, to be held
next week at the Hague and at the same
time the announcement is made that
it is not probable the joint American
Canadian commission will be recon-
vened. as there is no probability that 1t
could agree upon a settlement of the
differences between the United States
and Canada, which shows how farcical
all talk Of arbitration is.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13
The contract for distributing govern.

The contract for distributing govern
ment seeds next year has been let by
the Agricultural Department to Ohas.
Parker, of Santa CLARA. Gal. for s64,
900. All the seeds must be delivered
by December /, and the distribution
begins January. 1900. Packets will
be put up to the number Of IA, 1874 .56S,
by far the largest portion being vege-
table seeds, as the flower seeds number
only little over 100000 packets
This ought to give every congress.
ional district about 4, 900 packages OF
about 400 packages as an average to
each county in Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13

H. o. Stuart, Of Russell Eppa Huuton,
of Fauquier r. Walton Moore. OF Fair
fax; John r. Miller. of Rappahannock !
n Brenuaman Of Shenandoah ; j
Singleton Diggs. Of Lynchburg; Ward
Bouldin, of Halifax; A. j Montague
Of Pittsylvania; W. A. Land, OF Orewe ;
Julian Ruffin, OF Hanover w f Reddy!
Of Richmond city j. f. Bryant, Of
Southampton f. NJ Braxton, Of New.
port News; W. A Jones, Of Richmond
county, and A. 4. Embrey, Of Freder-
icksburg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13

Admiral Dewey has expressed his in
tention Of attending the thirty-third
annual encampment Of the Grand Army
Of the Republic in Philadelphia next
September il he can possibly get away.
Dewey has accepted an invitation to a
banquet TO be given him in New York
on his return to this country, at which
every participant except Dewey will pay
one hundred dollars for his plate. 1t
seems that banquets in New York range
from the 81 Bryan banquet up to the
400 Dewey entertainment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13

Comment has been frequently made
OF the fact that the volunteer troops en-
titled to discharge have been doing the
main part of the fighting in the Phil
ippines since the treaty Of peace with
Spain. No attempt is made at the War
department TO explain this beyond the
statement that the matter Is entirely
IN the hands Of Gen. Otis. and that he
Il probably utilizing the volunteers as
long ~ possible in bis operations. In
order 70 reserve che regulars for long
ga eonsinusd service in the future.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13

Ex-President Harrison. who is in
New York city, en- route to Paris, IN
reply to the question, " Are you an ex-
pansionist?" is quoted as saying that
he had views on the subject which he
was not ready at present TO make pub
lie. 1t is believed that the Ex-Presi-
dent is opposed to the whole business.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13
Eorcommonmealth,s Attorney.

To the IOtfrs " NpOtsVTrdnid COUNTY,:
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. 1892 | desire
to say if it be your pleasure TO elect me
TO this position Of trust. / shall perform
the duties Of the office with promptness,
fidelity and impartiality
Very respectfully,
aplItd Lee j. Graves
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13

The Chicago Post says: "A gigantic
combination, gathering in all the flour
milling corporations at the head Of the
lakes, New York city, Buffalo aud SYRIA
cuse, has been effected, and the score or
more Of mills embraced in the deal will
be turned over to the new management.
The consolidation is capitalized at $40.
900, 900. Officers and board Of direc-
tors have already been elected, and the
leading spirits in the organization pro-
pose Immediately to revolutionize the
-four milling business of the country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13
Candidates Card.
GROTRYLVANIA

To me Voters of Comtlmd District, SpoisUl
rdnid County:
Yielding to the solicitation Of many
friends hereby announce myself cam
didate for Supervisor and ask your sup.
port at the approaching election. II
you honor me with the office promise
a faithful. efficient and satisfactory dis
charge Of the duties of the same.
Very respectfully,
my4 I'd George W. Palmer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13

The friends Of senatorial election re-
form will continue bureau in Rich
mond; how long is not known, but
hardly after the State committee acts
upon the subject, unless that action
should be unfavorsble. Some OF the
leaders assert that they hardly expect
the committee will order a convention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13
CAROLINE f.
To the Torcrs Of Caroline CO.

To the Vorcrs Of Caroline Co.
1 hereby announce myself an indie.
pendent candidate for tho Office Of
Commissioner Of the Revenue for dis
trict No. /, at the election which will
take place on Thursday. May 20, 1899,
and | respectfully ask for your sup
port, and also respectfully ask my
friends to take no part in the Demo
cratic primaries on the 2d day of May
II elected. l promise faithful
honest. and impartial discharge OF the
duties Of the office.
f. b. Collins
apl2 I'd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13
Mr.. John T. Lowell Parslyzed

Ex-Judge John 7. Lowell. clerk Of
Warren county and for years editor Of
the Warren sentinel, was stricken with
paralysis Wednesday morning just before
the converting of the first day Of the
Circuit Court. His condition is consid.
cred quite critical. and his relatives
have been 80 advised by telegraph.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13

Senator Stewart, Of Nevada, says he
is opposed to an extra session of Con-
gress. Should II meet in October -
he says nothing will be done until
Christmas. The time would be spent
in talking.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13

on Thursday, May 25th, 1899, would
express my gratitude for the generous
support given me by your favor years
ago. If elected, promise you faith
full discharge Of the duties Of the Of
flee.
Respectfully,
j. Ii. DeJarnette,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13

announce myself candidate for re-.
election for Sheriff Of Spotsylvania
county. Thanking you kindly for your
past suffrage. l respectfully ask your
support in the approaching election,
May 25th, 1899. promising, If elected,
to discharge the duties of the office to
the best of my ability in the future, as
| have endeavored to do in the past
apll-td L. a. Harris
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13
For Treasurer.

10 the Voters NJ SpOtsU'rdnid:
respectfully announce myself can
didate for reelection to the office Of
Treasurer. am very grateful to my
friends for the generous support OF the
past, and earnestly solicit their support
at the approaching election-May 18th
1899
W @. billiard.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13

10 me Voters ~ SppisUiraHid 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 To my hands, |
shall be- very thankful 20 you; and
promise to use my best efforts TO faith
fully and competently discharge the
duties Of the office.
Very respectfully,
j. u. III. CrismOnd.
April 18th, 1899.
Election May 18th, 1894.
ap20-td
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13

There is said to be quite foreign
demand for the American horse. and
that the the export Of draft and saddle
animals is increasing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13
apl2td.

To the Vot ers of Cdwoline Co.
Thanking you for Your highly APP
preciated support in the past. hereby
announce myself candidate for re-
election TO the Office of Commissioner
If 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,
Il. II. Blanton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13

Sixty eight ministers were licensed
to preach at the annual commence
ment of Princeton Theological Semi
nary this week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13
nla4.td

~ the Tot,rs of Cuoluc county.
Thanking you for your highly ap-
preciated support in the past, hereby
announce myself candidate for re-.
election 10 the Office Of Commissioner Of
the Revenue in District No /. Should
you again favor me with the Office l
promise the same faithful and efficient
discharge of the duties AZ in the past
Very respectfully yours.
myll.td Robert D Grayatt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13

Fclioic Citizens Of Spoi.girdnid County
Not doubling that can well dis
charge the duties Of county attorney for
the coming four years, l ask you 10
vote for me-
aplS.td j. IL. Powell.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13
Weather forecast for Fred
eTicksbuT0 and uiciRitV.
Increasing clOudReSS, 1cith
shOaoerS.

Havana, Cuba, as it is today is said
to be still a dirty city. with some lux
ury but great deal Of poverty and
discomfort.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13
apll ID

| hereby announce myself candidate
for Commonwealth Attorney ct Stat
ford county. and respectfully solicit the
support OF all my friends. IL elected |
will discharge the duties Of the office
impartially and 10 the best OF my
ability. q. Is. Wallace.
ap25-t1
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13
mar. l6-td
Ia Tie Voters of Onr0Zine

To tie Voters Of Caroline:
l 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 friends.
| respectfully ask your support In the
coming election. promising II returned
to the Treasurer Office to lend all of
my efforts to make you a faithful pub
lie servant, realizing when / have done
this 1 have only done my duty.
Very respectfully,
my2.td q. r. Smith.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13
To lie Voters Of SkaHOrd

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for CLERK OF Stafford County and
Circuit Courts. earnestly ask the
support Of all my friends, promising. II
elected, to discharge the duties OF the
office faithfully and impsrtially.
James Ashby.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13
To Tie Voters of CnrOLiRe :

TO the voters OF CGTOLfDe
l 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 Il. y. Chandler.