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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19

New York. Sept IS Senator NJ A..
Hanna arrived here Saturday on the
ST. Louis from Southampton He said
to reporter that his health had i'm
proved somewhat while he was abroad
and that he had had d good time
Il believe that President Mckinley
will be fenominated aud reelected. but
then have given my opinion on that
matter go often that it has now become
rather a chestnut As to Governor
Roosevelt for President, GER
tainly will not discuss that possibility
Il think that industrial conditions
and the Philippine war VIII prove fac
tors in the coming campaign The
Philippine war Will be made an issue
1y the Democratic party, but we have
nothing to fear | would as soon have
so called anti-explnsion made an issue
as | would have the silver question.
Il Am II the belief that there will be
some difficulty in making the tru-ts q
political issue The Republican party
is just as much opposed to the amlssing
Of wealth in manner to injUre the pub-
Tie as is the ID mOcraiic.
Mr. Hanna would not discuss OHIO
politics. but when McLean's nomina.
ton for Governor was mentl med he
said That good
All this talk Of boycotting the
Paris Exposition or the President inter
fering is all nonsense. said Senator
Hanna in discussing the Dreyfus case.
" The affair Is one which concerns the
French nations and Is purely their
business
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19
Wheat At slco Per Pound.

A di,patch TO the New York Times
from Scottsburg, Indiana, says: Tn.
doubtedly the most valuable piece Of
wheat raised in the United States this
year was that raised here by + r. Nc
Caslin. a scientific farmer and expert.
menter.
one thousand dollars for few hand
fuls of:wheat seems prodigious pic.
yet that is the valuation Of this wheat
if. indeed IT can be valued at all one
half interest in the total yield Of II,
which was less than eleven pounds sold
for $500 This amount was paid by IL
wealthy Tennesseean from Tullahoma
after personal inspection Of the wheat
while growing. under an agreement 10
furnish additional capital sufficient 10
raise the wheat on large scale.
Mr.. McCaslin received many hand
some offers for the entire crop, includ-
ing one of 81, 900 cash. but he refused
to sell at any price.
This remarkable wheat is an accideu-
tai hybrid, being a cross between the
Genessee Giant and the Fultz It,
great practical value in wheat raising
may be easily comprehended when it is
known that one.sixth Of the amount #
seed wheat usually used VIII raise as
much wheat as other varieties
While growing, this wheat attracted
the widest attention. Agricultural
men from all parts Of the State and
from other States as well came to see
it
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19

The time has come for the opening
Of the public schools. the academies,
the colleges and the universities. What
period Of animating interest is it for
the young urchins who are, for the first
time, started to school, with their
sstchels packed with the spelling book,
the first reader, the copy book and the
slate and pencil. And Of hardly less
interest is Ii to the boy Of fifteen or
sixteen, who has gotten through the
public high school, or the private acad-
envy, and is about to be bundled off by
his proud parents to the college. But,
perhaps. more animating and elating
than either Of these experiences is that
Of the college graduate who takes the
train for Charlottesville to enter that
glorious institution which the patriot
ism and genius Of Jefferson bequeathed
to the long succeeding lines Of South.
ern youth who annually repair to that
great seat Of science and learning, en-
powered In the bold and blue Virginia
mountains, and on which the protect
ing and fostering spirit Of its great
founder is supposed to look down. with
fond solicitude. from the heights of
Monticello.
There is no beneiceuce, none what
ever, to equal that Of the public school
that 10 freely open to one and all. Fifty
years ago Henry A. Wise in a speech
at Onancock, in Accomac county, made
the first great appeal for free education
that was ever uttered in Virginia. 1t
was Sir William Berkeley who thanked
God that there was no public school in
Virginia. Wise said that he longed to
see the time when no bright.eyed boy,
the heir percbance Of genius and glory,
should be deprived by poverty Of the
benefits Of an elementary education.
The exact language Is not remembered,
but that was the sentiment How
much more noble than the narrow cyni-
cism of the old bigot, Berkeley.
We have in Virginia most excellent
system Of public schools; and year by
year they are improving in their eff
cheney. The public schools OF Freder-
icksburg are in the very foremost rank
Of merit and efficiency. And then we
have here our admirable Home College,
enc Of the very best private schools In
this or any other State. Fredericks-
burg has always been noted for its fine
educational opportunities. Our old
citizens still remember The Freder-
icksburg Academy, for so many years
under dear old Tommy Hanson, and
then under Buckner and Temple; and
Mrs. Richard H. sterling's fine private
school, and the female academies OF
Rev. Mr.. McPhsil and Of Messrs. Pow
ell and Morrison and. before their day.
the memorable girls school OF Mrs
Little, that model Of q Virginia lady
and educator. The old town has al
WAYS enjoyed high reputation for cui'
tire, and II Ia gratifying to reflect that
II sin mainssins this proud prestige
end reputation
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19
Gen. Gordon Declines Aid in Rebuild
ing His Home.

New Orleans, La, Sept IS Cen
eral John b. Gordon, in letter to Ad-
iutant- General George Norman, con-
corning steps being taken by the New
Orleans camps of Confederate Veterans
to raise money with which to rebuild
Gen. Gordons home at Atlanta, re-
Gently destroyed by fire, Gays;
"No words l could employ would
adequately express my gratitude to
these brave and devoted comrades for
this manifestation of regard for me &,
and of sympathy in my great misfor-
tune. request you, however, to say
to these camps. and to any others max
ing a similar move, that l cannot per-
NIT them to carry out this generous
purpose. With the land on which my
home stood free from incumbrance, and
with my health somewhat improved, l
hope to be able. by my own efforts, to
rebuild my home before great while. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19

Suit for divorce was instituted in the
Law and Equity Court Of Richmond
Va, Saturday by Lille Belle Gordon
against her husband, William Gordon.
The correspondent named in the de-
claratiou is "a woman Of nomsdic
habits-a gypsy-named Annie Pans
borough. Mr.. and Mrs Gordon were
married in Lynchburg ten years ago.
The bride was then only 10 years old.
Their married life was happy one
until 1894. At that time, the bill de-
clares, the gypsy came into their lives.
She had known Mr. Gordon before, and
when Annie Ransborough appeared the
second time, the declaration alleges
that the respondent grew neglected. and
unkind, and finally deserted his wife,
going to live with the gypsy, and re-
moving to Norfolk.
Through an English newspaper cor
respondent q watch and chain and
other articles which belonged to Lieut..
Lansdale, OF the U. s Navy, who was
killed in Samoa. have been restored to
his widow. Mataafa. the Samoan
chief. interested himself in the dis.
covery OF the articles.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19
General A!rar u Withdraw

Chicago, Sept ia dispatch TO the
Time Herald from Detroit, Mich says
that Cen Russell \. Alger has decided
% Withdraw from the senatorial race.
Formal Announcement Of his retire
ment, 1t is predicted, will be made this
week. probably day one Of his
closest political friends said last night
that no mistake would be made II posi-
tive language was used in the pubnca-
tion Of this assertion. General Alger
himself absolutely refused 20 affirm or
deny the story, but he did say he would
have something ready for the public
today or later.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19

Col Albert D. Shaw, the new Com
mander- in Chief Of the q. A r has
made a speech, in which he says that
he will devote considerable time to PEN
sion legislation, and that the pension
roll could not be too large II the bur
den should prove too heavy, he favored
a patriotic pension bond issue, so that
only the interest would have to be met
from year to year. This shows the
earnestuess of the G. A. K. for more
tension money, though the G. A. R.
people are already getting annually one
hundred and forty millions Of dollars.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19
TUESDAY. ...sEPTEMBER 10 1895

THCFREE LANCE published tri-weekiy
"A an independent newspaper. Is located al SOo
Commerce Tor william ST., Frederieksoufg'
virginia, and 10 issued on Tuesday, THURSDAY
and Saturday mornings by The Fres
Lance Newspaper. Book and Job
PrIntIns Company 81 Frsssr'ss"-
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Its Subscription Terms are tl-bo per year
u.OO for 8 months. IS cents tore months or
so cents for months.
-fts advertising Rates are for one square OF
ten lines or less, nrst insertion,bO cents.snd 20
cents for each additional insertion. shopper
square per year. No position 0srsn aud no
forss0n advertisements are taken at less rdte
than our home patrons pay. The right Is re
served 10 reject or modify any advertisement
ia deemee libelous or otherwise Objectionable.
Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
year will be charged invariably At transient
rates.
All letters recommending candidates for
once must be paid for TO insure their publ
cation.
Resolutions OF respect 10 deceased members
passed by societies, corporation ASSOCIATIONS
or other organizations will be invariably
charged for as advertising matter.
All Communications OF every character
should be addressed TO "THBFRBB LANCE"
fredericksburg. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19
Nc Right to Ugliness.

The woman who is lovely In face,
form and temper will always have
friends. but one who would be attrac-
tive must keep her health. If she l.
weak. sickly and all run down. she
will be nervous and irritable If she
has constipation or kidney trouble, her
impure blood will cause pimples
blotches, skin erup'ious and a wretched
complexion. Electric Bitters Is the best
medicine in the world tn regulate
stomach. liver and kidneys and to
purify the blood. It gives strong
nerves, bright eyes, smooth. velvety
skin, rick complexion Ii will make "a
good looking. charming woman Of a
rundown invalid. Ouly 30 cents at NJ
NJ Lewis Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19

Seven non-union negro miners were
shot to death by white miners Sunday
at Osrterville Ill.
In Boone county, West Virginia,
Harvey Bailey gave his wife poison and
then split her head open with an AK
At Williamson, W. Va, Elias Hat
field, tried for killing H. f. Ellis, was
found guilty Of murder in the second
degree.
At meeting Of the standing
committee of the Episcopal diocese OF
Southern Virginia. held in Richmond
last week, consent was given to the
conservation of Rev. William Loyal
Gravatt. Bishop coadjutor elect of tbs
diocese Of West Virginia. At the same
time, Rev. Scott Wood was recon-
mended for priests orders, and John
Belt IN Brown for deacon's orders.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19
To Make New Nominations.

Eureka Mills, Va. September IS -
At meeting Of the Charlotte County
Democratic Executive Committee, held
& brakes Branch Saturday the follow
Ing resolution was adopted:
Whereas. the nomination of a 5.
Priddy was repudiated by mass meet
ing on September 4th; and whereas
tho nomination of II. O. Rice is open
- the objection that it was made with
out notice therefore, not recognizing
or passing upon either, we refer the
matter t0 the sovereign verdict Of the
people themselves, and call upon all
Democrats to assemble in mass meeting
on October ID at Smithyille, to nomi-
nate a Democratic candidate for the
House
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19

Neither Mckinley nor any OF his
cabinet will 20 to New York to meet
Dewey on his arrival there. 1t is declared
that the reason that neither the Presi-
dent nor his cabinet will take part in
the New York reception is that Admi
raj Dewey is to be officially welcomed
upon his arrival in Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19


Trust Conference, at Chicago, on Fri
day and Saturday. The latter spoke
Friday night and Mr. Bryan on Satur-
day morning There was gu effort
made for a joint discussion between
them on the money question, Mr. COCK
ran having been. as the reader will
remember. one Of the most out spoken
of the gold standard boilers from the
Democratic party in 1896, and being
still as much opposed as ever to the free
silver 'craze Of the Chicago plat
form. The more prudent friends Of
MIR. Bryan concluded that as he is GER
tain TO be the Democratic nominee
again next year. it would not be quito
dignified to match him against any one
in a Joint debate. What masterful
combat. what a battle of the giants 1t
would have been if they bad been pitted
against each other. II is probable that
there is no man in the country who
could so ably hold his hand against
BRYAN as could Bourke Cochran. He
is a powerful speaker, prodigiously
strong, and msgnetically eloquent. His
speech in nominating Hancock for
President was the most brilliant nOmi-
mating speech ever made. unless that
OF Conkling's, in nominating Grant
for q third term, may be considered TO
have equalled Oockran's Grant had
lived in so many States that it was
matter Of dispute where to loo ate him.
Z" II you ask, exclaimed Conkliug
where he is from. answer that he
halls from AppomattOx " 1t would
be difficult to beat that as an outburst
likely to produce thrilling effect
1t is not intended by what is said
above to intimate that either Cochran
or Oonkling could ever equal Bryan as
an effective campaign orator. He has
never had his equal, in that particular,
either on this side or the other side of
the Atlantic The speech which he
made at the Chicago convention in
1896. and which secured him the nomi-
nation, mas never been surpassed for
condensed power and electrifying effect,
and his canvass for the presidency must
ever stand as a marvel, a miracle of
intellectual power and stupendous for
ensic display.
1t ought to be mentioned that Senator
Daniel seconded the nomination Of
Hancock in speech, which, while not
equal to Ccckran's, was an admirable
effort, and produced very fine impress
sion. 1t did not, however. possess the
merit Of brevity. and Of condensed in
cisive defamation, which characterized
Oockran's great appeal 1t was on the
same occasion that Stringfellow, then
Of Petersburg, but now Of Richmond,
ruined the effect Of speech full Of ex-
cellent thought by spinning it ont to
interminable length. He soon lost the
attention of the vast and noisy audience
and was thereafter not heard ten steps
from the platform. Long winded har-
argues are not suitable for such occa-
sions. The speaker must at the begin
ming. by a clean-cut, epigrammatic
utterance and a bold, erect bearing,
catch the ear and the interest Of the
audience, and never let them go
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19
Attorney-General Montague Decides
Against Grimes Battery.

Richmond, Va, Sept. 1.-THE
Grimes Battery. of Portsmouth. will
not get pay from the State for the
patrol service rendered during the re.
cent yellow fever scare at the National
Soldiers Home. The amount OF the
claims of this command is about ST.
300. which Attorney General Monta-
que decides cannot be legally paid by
the auditor. The Attorney General
bases his opposition to the claim on
the fact that Grimes Battery did SER
vice beyond the jurisdiction OF the
Mayor of Portsmouth, under whose
call they were ordered out. The bat
terry was used in patroling the coast
near Ocean View to prevent yellow sus-
poets from going to Portsmouth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19
Trust Conference Of State Executives

Trust Conference Of State Executives.
St. Louis, Sept IS The convention
of Governors and Attorney Generals
called to meet in this city by Governor
Sayers, Of Texas. for the purpose OF dis
cussing the trust question and Of taxi
ing such action as they may see neces-
slry will assemble next Wednesday.
Governor Sayers, who left Austin
ysste day, is not expected to reach here
until tomorrow. 1t is believed that at
least half the States in the Union, if
not two-thirds, will be represented at
the convention.
Mayor Zegenhein is awaiting official
information relative to the convention
before he makes arrangements for the
reception of the delegates. Among
those who have been asked to speak Is
WllliIm j. Bryan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19

More than one hundred Of the mem
bers Of Thirty. second regiment Of vol.
unteers decided on the eve Of the regi.
meut's departure for San Franci.co, en-
route to Manila, that they cared less about
fighting Fllipinos than they III ought
they did and took French leave The
desertion began when marching orders
arrived, a week ago, and have increas-
ed in number as the hour for departure
approaced until the regiment is now
nearly an entire company short The
regiment was recruited in Nebraska,
Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma and
Indian Territory.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19
Volcanic Eruptiors

Arc grand. but Skin Eruptions rob
life If jly. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
cares them; also Old, Running and
Fever Sores. Ulcers, Boils. Felons
Oorns Warts. Outs. Bruises, Burns
Scalds. Chapped Hands, Ohilblains
Best Pile cure on earth. Drives out
Pains and Aches. Only 25c. a box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by NJ M.
Lewis Druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19
pismarck's Iron Nerve

Was the result Of his splendid health
ergy, are not found where Stomach.
Liver, Kidneys, and Bowels are out Of
order. II you want these qualities and
the success they bring, use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They develop every
power of brain and body. Oaly 25c at
M M. Lewis drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19
Barclay and Leech Nominated

Lexington. Va. Sept lS.-E II
Barclay, editor Of tue Lexington Ga
z-tte, and " p +. Leech, Of Buffalo
District. were made the Democratic
nominees Of Rockbridge county for the
House Of Delegates Saturday afternoon
in the county convention, after one II
the hottest political contests ever wit
Cessed here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19
The MONTGOMERY Primary.

Christiensburg, Va. September Is
AT the primary here Saturday four
delegates were elected to the senatorial
convention. to be held at Salem, and
instructed % vote for candidate IN
favor If Governor Tyler Blacksburg
District sends its delegation unin-
structed, and the other two districts
have not been heard from.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19
Notice |! Notice !

The Police will be given full
authority to arrest all having
Gaming Tables, Faro Banks,
Wheels of Fortune or other IL
legal games, either during the
Circus or at the Fair Grounds.
The fine in such cases is $50
and security required for good
behavior.
A. p. ROWE, Mayor.
sepl6-2t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19

A striking feature Of the political
census Just taken in Baltimore is the
remarkable increase Of the colored
voters. While the number Of white
voters shows an increase Of only 1. 7
per cent the number Of colored voters
makes q gain Of per cent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19
Abingdon Mass Meeting Favors Election OF
Senators by People.

Abingdon, Va. September IS -Pur-
suant to call Of the County Commit
tee. a Democratic mass meeting was
held here today and elected delegates
10 "A convention 10 meet in Abingdon
on the 25th Of this month to nominate
two Candidates for the House from
Washington county and the city Of
Bristol. A resolution was passed favor
ing the eletion Of U. 5. Senators by the
people
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19
WRAPS

for early fall wear We have got
ten some beauties, the very latest
shapes DON'T 90 away before securing
one Of these
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19

having taking the retailing
novelties always buying choice
chants Studying their business interest they
Style aud good quality Why our stck%
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19
BLACK CREPONS

were good last spring; bat a hun
dred per cent more popular TINS fall
We ere showing "a beautiful selection ~
these deseryedly popular fabrics.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19
COIOred d ess Goods

Broadclaths. VenetiAns, Homespnns,
Cheviots. Scotch Plaids and Black Fab
les are rec gnized a. the right materials
for fall and winter These we brought
early and have the choicest colors, such
az Tans. Oostors. Crews. Dark Hello
tropes, Browns, Blacks and other cIl-
Ors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19
UNDERWEAR,

BOTH LADIES AND GENTS.
Many Of you need these early. We
have a full line.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19
CORSETS.

Those Of you who are looking for
comfort giving COrsets need not sscri.
fee styllshness. Come to our Corset
Counter and be fitted in an American
Lady Corset it will feel az easy as the
proyerbial old shoe. and az the same
time impart stylish chieness to your
form
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19

were never better, and tho latest
can be seen on our counter, now Make
selections while you have the full' line
10 select from.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19

Mr.. Charles A PIlsbury. the Min
neapolis miller died of heart failure.
A fire in Lincoln. Neb. Bry an g home
last week did $500 900 worth Of dam
age.
The Louisa Telephone Company will
shortly connect with Gordonsyille and
the Fluganna lines.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-19

The transport Tartar was released at
Hong Kong, Cnina. last week. with
her full complement of passengers.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-07

time. it is not to be lost sight OF that. in
spite of the oscillations incident IN spe =
lation, our railroads have evId ,nt,y reacted
a stage Of development 81 w3;ch tie issues
of the older and better located lincs rust
be acknowledged as raa'ly first c'GsS IN
vestments, as much 81 as in t1c ca OF
British railway stocks. stable as 10 their
income and ranking in their in. e 7 r.Iurn
close alongside mortgage 5pcds; anu. when
this prospect comes to i'e EIore gene rally
under stood, the prices ~ now 49, prise
everybody viii appear legitimate alG rcr-
NAL
The money market pre- ;ents no new feat
ares Of importance. GJrrc wers find an
abundance Of money for al legitimate rur-
poses ad there : nothing - Indicate a
probability Of higher S-es FIR some
months 10 come. The principal factor tcrd-
irg &c prevent drop n interest rStes is
the disposition of the banks 10 discourage
any distur bance OF the large American
balances now resting at the European CEN
tiers. The foreign banks seem to have
more use for these funds shan We have.
and 10 bring them over here in the shape
OF gold would have the effect OF depress-
ing the New York rate for money and ad-
varcing the European rate: until the de-
mand here becomes more active il is there
fore the natural policy for our local banks
TO do nothing calculated TO bring money to
this side tht Atlantic.