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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Brides offered 10 Members OF Pennsyl-
vania Legislature

The Pennsylvania legislative COM
mittee investigating the charges OF al
legged bribery in connection with the
consideration by the house of the Nc
Darrell jury bill and the balloting for
United States senator have held another
session.
Kendall of Somerset, testified that
resident of Bedford county. not mem.
Der Of the Legislature, had told him
il he could see his way clear to vote
for Quay for United States senator he
would receive IS, 600 lie declined to
name the man.
Laubach. of Philadelphia, testified that
a man named Frank Jones. of Phila-
delphia, asked him to vote for Quay,
but he refused Later Jones told him
if he voted for Quay he (Laubach)
could have the chief clerkship Of the
mist or the custom house
Brown. of Union. swore that man
had offered him $500 to remain away
on the day of the first Joint ballot for
United States senator When he refus.
ed, the offer was raised to $500, and he
was told that II he would go into the
convention and vote for Quay the price
would be altogether different. All
these offers were refused Brown de-
clined to give the name to the com
mittee, saying he preferred not to do
so, as he was friend OF his
The committee insisted, and Brown
was finally informed that the commit
tee would meet again and unless he
revealed the name Of the person he
would be placed in Jail for contempt
Members urged Brown to tell. and he
then informed the committee that the
person who made him the offers was
ex Representative NJ III Hulp, Of Shame
kin. Kulp represented the seventeenth
Pennsylvania district in the Fifty
fourth and Fifth fifth Congresses
Caldwell, Of Mercer, testified that f.
A. Thompson. Of Mercer who was an
applicant for political position, told
him that he Thompson could get
place if Caldwell would vote for Quay
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01

The defeat of ex-Msyor LatrObe in
Baltimore this week emphasizes the
fact that every politician is anxious to
hold and get Office as long as he can.
Mr.. Latrobe, who is an excellent gen.
tleman, has been, at one time or an
other, Mayor Of Baltimore for seven
different terms. Yet, it seems, he
wanted it Just one more time, with
the result that he got knocked out bad
ly, not carrying a ward in the city and
getting less than one-tenth Of the vote
cast in the Democratic primary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Fighting in the Navy.

Kingston, Jamaica, March 30 A
riot among sailors Of the L. 5. fleet
ashore on leave occurred here last night,
during which the men fought number
% police and civilians. This resulted
in the combatants receiving plenty Of
COMMISSIONS
The cause Of the riot was q dispute
as TO the absence Of the New Yofk from
the naval fight off Santiago.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Score one for Bryan.

Representative Swanson of Virginia,
who has been detained here since the
adjournment Of Congress by the bust
ness Of the people of his State. has left
for his home in Chatham. Mr. Swanson 5
many Virginia friends say he may be a
candidate for the gubernatorsl nomina-
ton, and. if so. will have strong sup
port Alexandria Gazette.
The Free Lance believes that Swan
son is the most available and desirable
candidate that the Democrats can NOM
mate for the next Governorship and it
halls even now the suggestion of
his name for this Office.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
matter says

Jno. ;. Patton has severed his con
nection with the Daily Progress OF
Charlottesville. We understand he has
been placed in charge Of the advertise
ment department Of the University OF
Virginia Exchange.
And so it seems that an office has
been created and a gentleman chosen,
no doubt, at a good salary, merely to
look after and advertise the University.
We hope the Legislature, at its coming
session, will reduce the State appropri-
alton TO the University and reqnire
that institution to economic in every
direction that it can without impairing
its usefulness, and if this is done The
Free Lance is satisfied that thousands
can be saved.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01

4 dispatch from London says :;
"Signor GuglielmO, the inventor
who recently. after long delay, obtained
permission from the French govern
ment to establish a station on the
French coast for the purpose OF ex-
perimenting with wireless telegraphy
between England and France announces
that he has conducted successful expert
ments between the South Foreland
County of Kent, and Boulcgone, at the
mouth of the Lianne. a distance OF
thirty-two miles
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01

Ex Senator George Gray of Delaware
has been appointed by the President
circuit Judge for the third judicial cir
cult, which includes that State. Gray
was originally an anti.expansionist.
but accepted from Mckinley place as
Peace Commissioner. and now gets a
life Office from Mckinley after voting
to ratify the peace treaty which he
helped to make. His term as Senator
from Delaware expired March 3. In
1896 he was gold Democrat
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Teachers League.
Communicated. }
Accomao County, Va.
March Both, 1899.

To The Free Lance;
Realizing the benefit of public educa-
ton and desiring to do all in their
power to promote the interests OF the
public free schools, the teachers OF Ac-
comac met at Onley on the Goth OF
February and organized a teachers
league, the avowed purpose Of which
is to promote the interests of public
schools and education generally.
A second meeting was called at
Parksley March 25th. The call was
heartily responded TO- Many teachers
attended and all seemed DESTROYS OF
making the league success. The fol-
lowing officers were elected:
President, G. g. Joynes; vice presi-
dent, James g. Mock, Lee district !;
James f. Ward, Island district g. W.
Gillispie, Atlantic district; VS.. Deit-
rick, Metompkin district; II. A. Wise.
Pungoteague district; secretary, W. A
p. Strang; treasurer, John ID. Grant,
Jr.
A constitution was adopted and sew
eral standing committees appointed. A
resolution was then submitted that n
teachers institute be held during the
present year, at time to be determined
later; the place, Onancock.
The following committee was then
appointed to make ali arrangements for
the institute V. S. Deitrick. j. q.
Mock. G. G. Joynes, W. A. p. Strang,
Misses Carrie Johnson, Ethel Lewis,
Lena johnson.
The decided interest manifested
promises that the subject of education
is being earnestly considered and that
our organization will go on to success
Yours. &C.,
w. A. p Strang
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
yanderbilt's Gift TO His Son For a
Wedding Present

New York, March 30.-The World
says W. X. Vanderbilt has duplicated
his wedding present to his daughter
Consuelo, Duchess of Marlborough, by
giving his son, W X. Vanderbilt, Jr.,
securities amounting in value to So,
900 900
Miss Virginia Fair, the bride. to-be
is said to have IS, 900 900 in her own
right.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Weather forecast for Fred
ericksbur0 and DicinitV
Fair SATURDAY ami SundaH,
slightly coulter.

Freezing temperatures occurred as
Ear south as central Alabama and Mis-
sissippi, and killing frosts generally
through the middle and northern p0r-
tions Of the Gulf States on Tuesday
night last. In the West temperatures
have risen TO 30 degrees, but still re-
main considerably below the seasonal
average. but the development Of high
area IN the South, with relatively lower
pressure over the entire North and
West, indicates the spring pressure
type, and warmer weather may reason
ably be expected after Thursday in the
Ohio Valley. Atlantic and Gulf States
for some time 90 come. at least, ~ says
the Government Weather Bureau.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
uadis0l and CulDsDeT,
Personals and other Notes.

Correspondent Of The Free Lance, }
Mitchell's, Va March 30th 1899.
Mrs. Belville Garnett, Of Pulaski,
spent the past weeks with her pare5ts
at Riverside.
Miss Neva Willis is a guest at Locust
Dale. after spending week at the Raw
lings Institute in Charlottesville. with
her friend, Miss Isabel Harris
Mr.. ]. French Strother came on
yesterday to pay short visit to the
home of Mrs. Jane Lowell.
The public school taught by Mrs. s.
b. Frey closed on last Friday, with
recitations, &C., Miss Willie Grubbs
was awarded the prize for being the
best scholar in all respects.
Mr. Taylor Hoffman spent the past
few days at the home Of his uncle, Mr..
f. W. Hoffman.
We are pleased to note the improve
ment of Miss Mary Tinsley after a
rather lengthy spell.
Miss Annie Willis has returned to
her home, after spending three weeks
in this community.
Mr.. John Lacy has so far recovered
as to return to his studies at the Uni
versity.
Mr.. ]. W. Garnett has been indis
posed for the past ten days His daugh-
ter, Miss Mary, is also unwell.
Mr.. Albert Willis will leave on
Thursday for The Grottoes, where heck
poets to open a store. His many friends
wish him success.
One of Mr.. j. W. Garnett's hens
laid two eggs on March 9th.
There was very large white egg,
about the size Of a gooses egg. on the
inside of said egg was medium siz-
ed, dark shell and perfect egg. Gan
any one beat thisf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Rebel Capital Captured.

New York, March 3O.-A dispatch
to the Herald from Manila says the in
surgent capital has been moved from
Malolos to San Fernando.
A dispatch to the Journal from Ma
Mia, Wednesday, says;
Bocave has been taken by our troops
The railroad bridge is uninjured.
Gen. Macarthur is within eight miles
of Malolos
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01

Hon. John Sherman is back III
Washington, and Is said TO DO I'M
proving.
Secretary Of the Navy Long and
party spent several hours in Richmond
Thursday
Rev. r. r. AGREE, Of Knoxville,
tenn. has declined call to the Court
Street Baptist Chuch, Portsmouth and
has accepted call to Olarksville
Ex-Congressmsn Kulp Of Pennsyl-
yanis denies the charges against him
of having attempted to bride q
member Of the Legislature OF that State
and demands a hearing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
first class State Senator

The biggest contract for whisky bar
rels ever let in this country was award
al recently to Louisville cooperage
firm by the Kentucky Distilleries and
Warehouse Company. The contract Is
for 1, 200, 900 barrels. extra grace 10
cost AZ 400. 900. It is understood that
the contract is for three years with the
provision that 400, 900 barrels are to be
furnished annually. This heavy pur-
oh..e Of barrels was made in order 70
permit ali the distillsries acquired Oy
sbs company being placed IN 0ps'a''0"
i their full capacities
na !. the text for . pig Prohibition
- our friend Raw DE- = a
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01

Ingersoll is quoted as saying in re-
cent interview that W J. Bryan
had seen his day, and would not
be heard Of in the coming Presidential
contest. To this Mr. Bryan is said TO
have retorted II do not care to discuss
Mr. Ingersoll's prophecy or his state
ment that l have seen my day He is
not an authority on the future. He
does not believe that there is a hereaf-
ter for any one. A"
Score one for Bryan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
A correspondent of the Richmond

A correspondent of the Richmond
Times says:
Mr.. Garter Glass, editor Of the Lynch
..Snro News. may come to the Senate.
His friends are begging him to run
Mr.. Clement, of Campbell, now
representing the district. will not be a
candidate again.
Mr.. Glass can easily secure the nom
ination if he wants it. so people from
his city say.
The Free Lance endorses the nomi-
nation. Glass is a strong, common
sense, courageous man, and shouio Oy
all means consent to run, which means
of course, that he will be elected ana
will serve, and Lynchburg VIII nave /"
first class State Senator.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01

Staunton, Charlottesville and Danville
have received a reduction in the price
of gas that brings that kind Of light
down to - C. per /. 900 feet. In addi-
ton TO this, Danville has reduced the
price of water to the public. Why can
not our light and water committees
rscommend a like reduction? AS we
understand it, both our gas and water
are paying enough to Justify reduo-
ton in both departments. Ii IL Is NOT
done. our word for it, the question OF q
reduction in both services will be q
question in the city election IN May
1900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Democratic Candidates.

Warsaw, March 3O.-Democrats of
this county met in convention here
yesterday and nominated the following
ticket: Commonwealth attorney, j.
" Chinn, Jr. for treasurer, }. X.
Pullen for sheriff, A. Fl. Taliaterro
commissioner Of revenue, T. N. Old
ham
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
The senatorial Primary Matter

Speaking Of the convention called to
meet at Richmond May llth, the Rich
mond Times Of Friday quotes Senator
Martin as saying
Il have not advised any friend n
stay away from the convention, nor
have asked any supporter Of mine to
attend the meeting" he said. i stand
ready to bow to the will OF the Demo
Gratis OF Virginia, whatever that will
be -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Their Business Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such a
General reyis al OF trade at VI. VI. Lewis Drug
Store as their giviving away to their many
customers of so many free trial bottles OF Or.
Kings New Discovery for consumption
Their trade is simply enormous IN tins very
cures and never disappoints. Coughs, Colds;
Asthma bronchitis, Group and all throat and
inng diseases are quickly cured. You can
test IL before buying by getting trial bottle
free. large size Sec. and NW. Every oot''e
warranted
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Hollsnd-HiBmar.

Cane Charles, Mar. 30.-Mr +. l..
Holland, freight and passenger agent
of the New York. Philadelphia and
Norfolk Railroad Company at Oheriton,
and Miss Mary E. Hinmsn, Of Bloxom,
were married at neon Tuesday at the
NJ. e. Church. Bloxom, Rev. J. r Gill
officiating.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01

The Chicago News says 1T is esti'
mated that 80, 600 enumerators will be
required to take the census next year,
Up to the present writing, however
only Il, 46l applications from Ohio
have been filed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Recruiting for the Regular Army

Recruiting for the regular army is
progressing satisfactorily. both in num-
bers and men Offering Returns received
by the adjutant general up to Tuesday
last show the enlisted strength as being
over 81. OCO, less than 3 900 Of the max
imum, which, at the present rate Of
enlistment, will be reached in ten days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Snow 10 Ohio.

Cleveland, Ohio, March 3O.-It has
showed steadily throughout northern
Ohio for nearly twenty-four hours.
During the night the wind reached a
velocity of ffty-fiye miles an hour The
high wind has caused the snow to Drift
badly. resulting in more or less delay
to railway traffic.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01

Gov. Lowndes Of Maryland has asked
Governor Tyler of this State for the
release Of captured oyster vessels, car
goes and crews taken in Maryland
waters by Virginia authorities i'll vio-
lation Of Maryland State sovereignty.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01

Representative F. II. Lattomus, Of
Delaware, testified at Dover that he
was offered s., 900 by Mark L. Davis to
vote for AddieksfOr United States Sen
ator.
And so it goes. Bribery, or attempts
at it this winter, have been charged in
at least half dozen legislatures in diff
ferent parts Of the country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
SUM MER LAW DOL,

20th Summer Term. July To SEPT. !, 1899.
In mountainous and uun-na iarial section Of
Virginia. Thc>r con-- * have proved peculiar
Is profitable "a beginners: torandidatts for adj
mission tn he hnr ana tpprartiiioncr~ who have
tucked .y-tcInatic ,n-'r .CtiDu or ccd review.
For catalorco. ad'lr-, Il. 4. MINoR, seq.
Chlr ottrsyllle, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01

The latest statistics estimate that OF
the Q 600, 900 Jews in the world 1000 :
600 live in America, whilst in Russia
there are 5000, 900; in Eastern and
western Europe, 100000; in North
Africa. 300, 900, and in Palestine only
% oaa
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
ELK RUN WHiSkEY.

This celebrated brand cf KENTUCKY
PURE RYE WIII5KEY. guaranteed 100
proof and years old at 81 per gallon is for
sale by Mrs J +. Monroe Commerce
street, Fredericksburg, Va For ha'or 1t
has no superior at the price. IL Is smooth
pleasant - drink. end there is not head
ache in gallon Cone Snd try 1t, and you
will buy no other.
mch2j-6m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Has Moved His TOns0rial ParIor

Mr.. Charles Lawson has moved his Tonsorial
Parlor from upper Commerce street 70 the
once lately occupied by the Free Lance.
shaving. Hair Cutting, Shampooing and Hsf
Dressing In the most artistic manner. X
shop IL large and oommodtous, always 900
even in this most oppressive weather: Neat
ness and the latest style OF work VII oe ont
give ne 'a'' .oHARLps LAwsos.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
MUNYON'S GUARANTEE.
Strong Assertions a. 60 Just What
the Remedies VIII DO.

hunyon guarantees
that bis Rhsamatisln
Cure will cure nearly
al easss e Fksona-
tiEa N Q few boursl
that his Dyspspsia Osrs
viii sars isdfssstioz ana
al stsnach trsaslssi
hat his ki1nsy Cure
yin cure % Per seat
- cd eases 4 kidnsy
trsuelsl that bic Ca
tara bsrs viii sars
oatsun ~ latter how
lQns standing; that bis
apedashe Cure will cure
any kihA q hsadaehs N
q few nisutssi that
HE Cola Qife gill
~s.lrklg A~-k - ang
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01

ssa e ss'l ana q sa tArsugp ne satirs lia II
remedies. A. all druggists. q ss.ts q vial.
II yoa nsed nsdiesl sdvios write Pre-. hunyoA.
1900 Area ST.. Phils. IL u sbsoluts1 free.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
Dress Fabrics for SDTilQ

Didn't we hunt and chase for weeks
and months for the prettiest and most
stylish creations OF the fashion makers
And we caught them, too They are
corralled here for you tO take your pick
from among
Covert Cloths.
Two-t tone Spring weight Coverts,
Illuminated Novelty Suitings.
Fancy Plaids, Mixtures.
Whip Cords,
Crepons very handsome,
And many others.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01

THE country between Marilao and
Manila presents a picture of desolation.
Smoke is curling from hundreds of ash
heaps. and the remains of trees and
fences torn by shrapnel are to be seen
everywhere. The general appearance
Of the country is as If II had been
swept By cyclone. The roads are
strewn with furniture and clothing
dropped in flight by the Filipinos
THE only persons remaining behind
are a few aged persons, too intirm to
escape. They camp beside the ruins OF
their former homes, and beg passers-by
for any kind of assistance. The ma
iority Of them are living on the gen
erosity of ouI soldiers. who give them
nortions of their ratiOns The dogs OF
the Fllipinos cCwcd in the bushes, still
terrified and barking. while hundreds
of pigs are to be seen busily searching
for food
Bodies Of dead Filipinos are stranded
in the shadows of the river or are rest
ing in the Jungle, where they crawled
10 die. or were left in the wake OF the
hurriedly retreating army. THESE pod
les give forth a horrible odor, 0nt there
is no time at present to bury them
The foregoing comes from Manila
and is a fine picture Of the Philippines.
1t is the story Of the Shenandoah Val.
ley under Sheridan of Sherman
march to the sea through Georgia; Of
the humane policy of our Christian
rulers in undertaking to convert the Fill
ipinos with bullets rather than Bibles.
1t is the policy If Weyler in Cuba,
which was so inveighed against inst a
year ago.
There has been fighting at Samoa
The German Consulate was hit by
fragments of a projectie which crashed
through the building Men were kill
ed on both sides, and peaceful inhabi-
tant are advised to leave the Islands.
Admiral Kautz issued proclamation
calling upon Mataafa and his men to
return to their homes Germans are
said to have upheld the rebels, and
then the bloodshed soon came. In the
bombardment Of the native villages,
which lasted eight days, the English
and United States Ships united on the
same side. The correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun commenting on this
matter says;
New elements of international dan
ger. il seems. have unexpectedly arisen
These include the proclamation Of the
German Consul, Rose. which, II is be
lieved, tended TO incite the Mstaafa
marty 10 an open revolt also the
wounding and killing Of British sail
ors and marines and the shootiIgof an
American sentry.
These all involve unknown posssi-
bilites # serious complications Whilst
these have been guarded against as
far as possible by recent exchanges,
il is felt that the German press and
national sentiment might be wrought
TO a high pitch by later events, and
that this outburst Of popular feeling
might overcome the strong efforts OF
officials to keep the subject within
pacific bounds "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-01
SILK SURPRISES.

Handsome Wash Silks az SOC.
All the novelties in PlaidS, Stripes,
Changeables and Plain, from 39c. to
fl.25
Satin Libertys one Of the latest
silk novelties, very soft, tucks easily
and beautifully, Black Satins. Black
Satin Duchess, Black India, Black
Taffeta. Black Brocade Silk and Satin.
Can { mention all. Nothing TO
show you but THE NEWEST
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-31
OBITUA RY.
T WORTH.

POLICE CAPTAIN JACOB T. WORTH
Police CAPTAIN Jacob r Worth. Of the Parkyille
Police Precinct died yesterday morning soon after
2 o'clock after a brief illness The captain com
plained at the station 10 Sergeant Bernard Cole on
his arrival there on Tuesday morning that he ala
not feel we'll and was advised to 80 to his home, at
No 3l3 Slxth-ave but refused TO do So as 1t was
his duty 10 attend tho police trials. He remained
al the Borough Hall during the trials. which occu-
pied all the morning, and on his return 10 the sta
ton said that he would 90 homo and go to Ded'
which he did His family physician and Police
Surgeon A. William Ford attended him. but ne
never rallied. The cause Of death was kidney dis
ease.
Captain Worth. who the youngest police cap
tam in the metropolitan district. was only twenty
seven years old lie was the son OF Lewis worth
who was for many years captain in the old Brook
Ism city police force. during which time he was IN
command Of the Stage Street Precinct He WAS
also nephew Of Jacob Worth. the Republican
leader. and a cousin Of Magistrate Lewis Worth.
IIo was appolntcd police captain in the Canarsie
precinc by his father during the lattcr's term OF
Office AZ Police Commissioner In the town or nat
lands and later entered the Brooklyn police lorce
as "A patrOlman. \ special bill, however was
ua sscd by the Legislature giving him the rank OF
captain which he held at the time the town OF
Flatlands was annexed 20 Br0oK ,l; oa,eod rom
siderable jealousy among the Older sergehnts on
the Rrookiyn force but this was later dlsielled as
he became known. and he attained great popularity
among both officers and men Of the Police Depart
ment. ,,- ,,..a.oos from, his
first wife and leaves a widow ana son. the I"'tc'
Deputv-Chiof MacKellar stated Yesterday that an
order will he issued for the police captains in
prookvn TO attend the funeral as soon as the ar
rangcments have been completed. The death OF
captain Worth leaves six vacant police captaincies