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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30
Is SORRY HE APoLIGIzgD.

After this explanation Mr. Dawson
added that he had always entertained
cordial feelings for the President mp g.
the outbreak Of the war with Spain
and that be did not expect his unfriend.
" criticisms would be used 10 the Pres.
ident's disadvantage
II have teen extremely sorry ever
since | wrote my pusillsnimous apol-
ogy - said Mr.. Dawson. when the mat
ter was brought TO his attention. 1t
was prompted by an apprehension that
the menace received Immediately az.
ter the departure OF Gen Miles for the
far West was intended TO injure him.
am Republican, continued Mr.. Daw-
son, "but am sincere in my convio.
tions. believe that Congress ought on
the very first day Of It's sitting sustain
Aguinaldo In his faith in the honor and
honesty Of the American people by pro-
Tossing reverence for and adherence 60
the principles enunoiated in the Decla-
ration of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES by
the observance Of which we became q
powerful nation
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30
Eon.w. L. wilson's Health.

New York, NV 30 "A dispatch to
tho Herald tonight from Richmond
says: Former POstm istes-General
William L. Wilson is believed to be
In a critical condition. Hs went North
TO consult DR.. Janeway. who has or.
dered him to spend the winter in South
ern Arizona. He will not return to
Lexington 80 resume his duties as
president Of Washington and Lee Uni
versity until next spring Mr.. Wilson's
health has been gradually weakening
from pulmonary troubles. and he has
c,nceled all engagem ents. His friends
are very uneasy about him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30

Gen. T. M. Anderson, commander OF
the Division Of the Lakes. and who
formerly served In the Philippines.
speaking Of the address issued by the
Filipino Junta at Hongkong, admits
that he addressed Aguinaldo as loom
msnding general. Philippine forces. "
and asked the assistance Of Aguinaldo
against "ths common enemy.
General Anderson says:
ct was q common form Of salutation
used by all generals commanding Uni
ted States troops during correspondence
with the Philippine leader. All this
correspondence is on record. l praised
Aguinaldo for his bravery in fighting
the common enemy in the same letter
In which ! stated my inability to REQ.
ognize his civil authority"
The entire correspondence Of Gen.
Anderson, as we'll a. the correspondence
of Gen. Merritt with Aguinaldo's is
printed In the message OF the President
to the Senate. giving details Of the
treaty with Spain.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30
Dewey Hopes Mckinley Will Secure
Second Term.

The Washington, d @, Star says :
Admiral D4wey has repeated former
assertions that he is not a candidate
for the Presidential nomination Of the
United States President Mckinley
is a good friend Of mine, and l hope to
see him secure second term, the
admiral said L hope my friends will
not continue to talk If my being cam
didate. The American people have too
much sense TO do anything Of that
kind. IL seems to be that these social
ed battle heroes have, as a rule, Uade
poor Presidents.
President Mckinley is a good friend
Of mine and l shall never forget those
noble. cheering messages that he rent
me at Manila have preserved them
all and shall keep them az long as |
live. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30
Capt. eridley's Widow Has Only $50
a Month From the Government.

In order to learn the truth Of the story
concerning the destitute circumstances
Of Mrs. Gridley, widow Of Capt.
Gridley who died as result Of the
battle Of Manila bay, reporter OF the
Washington, D. o. Star called upon
the mother Of the late captain Of the
Olympia. Mrs. Ann E. Gridley, clerk
in the general land Office. She said, in
response to inquiries:
II cannot cay that my daughter.in'
law is destitute, but the small pension
she receives does not support her. 1t lie
a mistake to say that her daughter Is an
invalid. She is delicate girl, and
was the joy and pride OF her fathers
heart There are another daughter and q
son, the latter here in school. / saw
him recently and he lie indignant
over the published statements concern
ing his mother. But, as l said. $50 o
month is small reoompense for the
life that was taken. So much
has been done for other naval officers
that we think our boy has been neglect.
cd. He was the only one in the battle
Of Manila bay to give his life. As for
myself, I expect nothing, want nothing
90 long as I am able to work. But, re-.
ally.I think the government should
do something for the family Of the
bravest. dearest boy that ever lived.
An eff rt was made at the last session
of Congress to increase my daughters
nension 1t failed, but do hope 1t
will 20 through at this session.. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30

Gen John NJ Palmer and Josiah
Patterson, gold Democrats, were at the
White House, in Washington. TO see
Mckinley on Monday Palmer and
Patterson were both supposed to be af'
ter offices, and each predicted Bryan 3
nomination next year. and his defeat.
Bynum's 81. 500 job having doubtless
whettsd the appetites for place Of these
rooster. Mr. Patterson ia candidate for
membership on the Shiloh Park Commits
sion. which will make national park
o. that historic battlefield. There are
numerous other candidates from Ten.
nessee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30

The Exponent in commenting on The
Free Lance predictions. says: We
would be glad TO hear the prediction OF
The Free Lance as 90 the identity Of
the next Congressman from the Eighth
district" A few weeks ago The Free
Lance stated shat il Fredericksburg
was in the Sth District, its delegation
would be unanimous for Rixey. and
predicted his denomination without
serious opposition -Oulpeper Enter.
prise.
Oh, no The Free Lance did not
predict " Rixey's denomination. II
said substantially this. that every other
Democratic Congressman from the
Eighth District since the war had been
given three elections by the people
(Gen. Hutton had four. and that there
was no reason why Rixey, who has
made as faithful a representative as any
Of them, should not be renominated
and added that such result might
happen-aot that it would certainly so
happen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30
What Young Daniel Wants.

I"Lincoln, " in Boston Transcript J
A register for visiting army officers
Is kept in the corridor of the war de.
p.rtment just opposite the adjutani
generals Off ,e. In this register there
are blank spaces in which the officer
records his name. company and regi-
meut, his lodgings, destination and his
errand in Washington. IL is not very
often that the last space is filed 50
frankly as it was the other day when a
young man. after writing John W
Daniel, Jr., late fret lieutenant, Com
pany L. Third U. 8. V. Engineers
Cuba; University Of Virginia; Phila'
delphia," stated as his errand Ito in.
terview the president. Adjutant Gen.
eral Oorbin and the secretary Of war.
regarding second lieutenancy Of regu-
lars "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30

We congratulate The fredericksburg
Free Lance upon the news that Score
tary Root will recommend 10 Congress
Q provision for the establishment OF g
national military park on the historic
battlehelds near that city. The site Is
by far the most appropriate in tbe coun.
try, II not in the whole world. for such
q park. and yet there Is no telling when
the matter would have been brought
thus seriously 20 the public attention II
IL had not been for the earnest aud M.
firing efforts of The Free Lance Nor
folk virginian.Pilot.
The foregoing kind words from so
abls an editor ~ COL William O. Elan.
are, indeed. very gratifying. but it
should be added that much Of the suc.
CESS of the undertaking, so far Is due to
Just such kindly words as these.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30

The next Legislature will assemble
December 4th What are we to expect!
Il A months time lost in scram
bic for places paying fat salaries.
q An increase Of taxation by re-
fusiDg 90 retrench.
g } Nothing done with the Land
Grsbbers' Act "
a } Many appropriation bills.
60 Bills to increase judges salaries
(6 Bills tn tax ente prises.
a. Nothing done to help the farmers
Is } The farmers and other laborers
pay the taxes and we are the boys n
spend it. 80 we will let things stand
as they are and. by the way. little
more taxation won't hurt the health Of
farmers anyway
90 Will the jury system be changed
Louisa News.
Our neighbor errs slightly as to the
date. The Legislature will assemble
Wednesday, 9th. otherwise this edi-
torial is well worth serious attention
and consideration.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30
A Virginia Banquet.

Arrangements have been made by the
Virginia Democratic Association. Of
Weshingt N. t. give banquet in honor
Of the Virginia Congressional delegates
at the Metr polttan Hotel the evening
of December IL. The entire delegation
has accepted invitations The Cover
nor. Lieutenant Governor and Attorney
General, together with State CHARM N
Ellys q, have been invited. Covers
will be laid for 1875 Virginians
Senator John w Darrell and Aitor-
neg General A ] Montague are TO be
tho principal speakers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30
Spanish War Veterans.

A split has occurred in the organizl-
ton Of the Spanish War Veterans. and
a rival body has beeh formed in Wash
ingtoD. d. O., TO be known as the
Spanish. American War Veterans Re.
Gently the original organization held a
protraoted meeting in Washington and
perfected it's constitution and bylaws
aud at that time there were rum0rs of
an impending splt This meeting was
held in response to an urgent call OF
djutlnt-Gen. Liller. who gives the
following as the reason for the split:
General dissatisfaction and an at
tempt TO place the organization in the
hands Of Ohio representatives., making
it appear as move for political pur
plses. and the recent action Of the COM
mittee, who were In the minority, as.
suming the privilege Of eliminating
and vaoating Offices created by the Ma
tional Convention, making several sp-
pointlye offi iers and move TO control
the association generally and remove
the headquarters to OIio has caused the
split
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30

The financial bill Of the Republican
caucus committee Of the House. syn
opsis Of which is published elsewhere,
makes a straightout declaration in favor
Of the gold standard. 1t will probably
be passed without delay by the House
but may be amended in the Senate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30
Unrest In Cuba.
A dispatch from Havana says:


"Rumors Of a more or less alarmist
character have for some time been
plentiful around Havana. 1t is said,
for instance, that this general or that
is about to take to the woods, and 1t Is
apparently true that certain men are
nursing programmes hostile to the
American administration. But the
spread of the campaign Of education is
doing great deal to Offset the Influence
Of such people, and in any event no
trouble whatever is likely TO occur un-
til after Congress meets
AS VIEWED BY AMERICANS.
1t is a fact. however, that many
Americans here believe that If notn-
ing is done towards giving the Oubans
some definite assurances, If not pre-.
else date regarding the independence
of the island. there will be a rising Of
some sort. although opinions differ
widely with regard TO what it will
amount to Some believe that the NAL
contents will be practically bandits.
easily controlled by few troops
Others hold that the rising would be
formidable and would call for a large
American force.
A dispatch TO the n Y. Herald from
Havana says; The war plots in Cuba
are thickening and distrust Of Ameri-
cans leads to serious agitation. Bands
Of negroes are drilling. Only leader,
it is said, is needed to start the fame
of revolt. Money is being collected for
an uprising
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30
Lol The Popr s9uthern Republicans

Lei Inc FoSC S9uLAsTH AsEUH4AN@HS'
Henry o. Payne, the Wisconsin
member will present at the meeting OF
the National Republican Committee in
Washington, December ~. a resolution
rec )mmending a change in the basis OF
representation in future Republican
national conventions. The resolution
provides:
'E Ach State is entitled TO four dele
gates-at large and one additional dele
gate for each 10, 600 votes, or majority
fraction thereof. cast at the last pre-
ceeding Presidential election for Re.
publican electors, and four delegates
from each organized territory and the
district Of Columbia
Ia allotinR delegates to these States
as provided, aside from delegates-at-
large, they shall be divided, as nesr
as practicable. among the several Oon-
Rressional districts of the State, the
basis shall be the sa ne, and where Il is
necessary to unite one or more Con-
gressional districts for the purpose OF
carrying out this resolution. contigu-
Gus districts may be united. "
II the plan 90 be proposed by Mr.
Payne is recommended by the national
comm ttee and adopted by the CONVEX
ton, Alabama would have nine dele
gates. Arkansas eight, Florida FIVE.
Ge rgia ten, Louisiana six Mississippi
five and South Carolina fve-a total Of
49, instead If l29 as under the present
apportionment
The other decreases would be- Col
orado l. Idaho Montana /. Nebraska
2. Nevada 1 North Carolina 2, Ten.
nessee ., Texas 8. Utah 2, Virginia 8
and Wyoming /.
The increases would be: California
/. Connecticut 8. Illinois II. Indiana
Iowa 2, Maryland 2. Massachusetts
2 Michigan 5. Minnesota 5, New
H4mpshire ,, New Jersey 8 New York
IA. North Dakota 1. Ohio IL. Oregon l.
Pennsylvania Is. Vermont l, West
Virginia and Wisconsin
The representation Of the other
States would remain as now. The TO-
tai numbe of delegates would be 1874
as at present.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30
Dwight L. Moody III.

Evangelist D L. Moody. who was
conducting a meeting In Kansas City
lat week. was taken i'll suddenly and
had TO close his work there and return
to his home. He is suffering from
heart failure, and it is feared by his
friends that his days Of usefulness have
passed. Mr.. Moody has In his life
time done a great work for the cause Of
religion. and his place will be hard to
fill He Is now at his home In North
field, Mass.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30

The accuracy as we'll az the circum-
stances under which the first interview
which the Dispatch published with
Senator Daniel, having been questioned
by Senator D, does not the Dispatch
feel that duty to itself as we'll as to
Senator D. demands that its reporter,
whoever he is, give his version OF the
quo modo In which the interview was
secured and Published as well as his
statement as TO its accuracy
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30
FOREIGN Affairs.

Osblegrams from the seat cf war in
Ospe Colony show that Gen. Methuen
is still pushing forward with his Kim
berley relief expedition.
The Beers are planning to cut of
Gen. Methuen and also Gen. Olery in
Natal.
The new Anglo German treaty relat.
ing TO Samoa deals also with the ques.
ton Of spheres Of influence in Africa
Emperor William, Of Germany. has
left Sandringham. England, on his re-
turn to Germany.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30

Mr.. Kelley, Of Richmond. member
of the House of Delegates from that
city, says: Il am considering the in
PRODUCTION Of bill 20 authorize the
State to sell its bonds in the Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad. "
Mr.. Kelley thinks the State has no
right to hold an interest in this ROAD
as it keeps other roads from building
lines between Richmond and Wash
ipgton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30
Weather forecast for Fred
ericks6uro and cicinitV.
Cloudy Thursday, S0"ther-
ly soiRdS.

The Index. Appeal and the OhArlottes'
VILE Progress wish to abolish the offices
of Labor Commissioner, Register OF the
Land Office and Railroad Commission
or. The Free Lance suggests to its con-
temporsries. that 1t Is far more probable
that offices will be created than
that any will be abolished by the COM
ing Legislature.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30
A TRANSPORT Narrowly Escapes

Manila. November 20, 735 p m
The transport Mananeuse with Lieut..
Dol. Webb Hayes and three companies
of the 3lst Infantry on board. has
arr lived here. She narrowly escaped
disaster.
The officers and soldiers were for
twelve days bailing with buckets Her
engines broke down and she rolled
three days in typhoon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30

Gen. Fitz Lee. who has been spend
ing some days in Richmond attending
to private business. left there last night
for Cuba. Mrs. Lee and Misses Ellen
and Anne Lee accompanied him. They
20 BY way Of Tampa. and will reach
Cuba Saturday morning.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30
From Richmond 70 The Chesapeake.

Newport News Journal.
1t Is stated that the necessary capital
has been secured TO build an electric
railroad from Richmond to Chesapeake
Bay. and that branch line will be
constructed from Gloucester Point. its
tide water terminus. TO Hampton
where connection will be made with
the Newport News and Old Point rail
vay.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30

Lieut.. Charles M. Smith. who was
killed on Nov % at Iloilo, in the
Philippines, while gallsntly leading
his company. was a son Of ex-Oongress.
man John Amber Smith. who rep
resented the Richmond district In ON.
eress In i873.'76. His grandfather was
ex.United lStates Senator John =.
Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30

The Presidents message has been
completed, but will probably not go to
Congress before Tuesday, as Vice
President Hobarts death will be an
nounced Monday and then Congress
will adjourn until Tuesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30

Near The Plains FAuquier, the total
destruction by fire Of The large and
valuable stockyard at "Gordonsdale, )"
the home Of Miss Anna Lee Peyton,
occurred last Saturday night, and was
Of lncendiary origin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30

Senator Rawlins, of Utah. has given
out a statement alleging that polyga-
mists hold Federal offices in Utah by
appointment Of President Mckinley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30

will the Richmond Times support
Senator Daniel for the Presidency II
he 10 nominated on the Chicago plat
form f"-Petersbur Index. Appeal. "
"Of course not r'-Richmond Times
The Index Appeal in one question
has knocked out the Daniel boom. The
90 called boom Is simply much ado
about nothing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30

The National Committee of the Sill
yer Republican party in conference In
Chicago has decided to join forces in
1900 with the Democratic party, pro-
vided the fright men are nominated "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30
Blankets.

Ono lot White Blankets
500. per pair. One .ot W tie Blank I. at
g5c per uair one lot VIII C. vi nkcts az y .
per pair one OF White B'auke extra
iaf0r.a s. 80 These Two are extra bargains.
wnl we cannot 0up.ict e.. ". as chow
70 &c very hue large IS hit. Blankcis - 50 ~,
worth q 80 on Otat a. =, IN 81 ~ Al
bought ahead OF the advt nee and you are the
Beneficiary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30

The Freemasons are constructing
large and imposing lodge In which TO
meet ct The Plains, Fauquisr county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30
Mckinley Resents Criticism.

Secretary Of War Root has dismissed
Noble Il Dawson, II 81 200 clerk IN the
office of Major Gen. Miles. headqaar'
tiers Of the army. for severe and uncal-
ed for critici.ms Of the President OF
the United States
Mr.. Dawson Is native Of Iowa and
is one of the oldest employees in the SER
vice Of the Government
He is Oh expert stenographer aud a
man Of excellent education. Daring
his long official career he has held
many important and responsible posi-
tions and held confidential relations
with President Grant, Associate JUS
tice Miller, Of the Supreme Court, SEN
ator Allison, Director General Davis,
Of the worlds Columbian exposition
and more recently with Maj Con
Miles
The trouble with Mr.. Dawson is that
in several letters to the Postmaster Cen
eral last month. calling attention 70 in
constituencies in the matter of postage
from Porto Rico, he added some rather
sarcastic comments on the President
II trust, was one OF his expressions,
that when the wise and patriotic ad-
ministration gets back from its swing
around campaign, having shown the
buoolio voter that IL was Mckinley who
caused the bountiful crops TO grow,
sailed the Klondike with wealth q
golden nuggets. and furnished employ
ment lin the Philippines) to our unoc-
cupied needy, you will. undaunted by
the specter so sptly limned by the au-
tumnal poet in his luminous phrase,
The Dewey. skirted clouds imbibe the
sun, again tackle the colonial postage
matter
WAS CALLED TO ACCOUNT.
For this together with some more
rather severe expressions against the
President, Mr.. Dawson was formally
notified by letter to appear before thu
chief clerk Of the War Department aud
explain his conduct Inside Of the
forty ight hours allowed him for this
explanation he presented himself and
acknowledged the authorship OF his
epistles. AT the same time he wrote t.
the Secretary, saying that he did not
expect to be shown any quarter for his
act. There the matter rested for awhile
While Gen. dies was absent Mr.
Dawson wrote another letter TO the
Secretary Of War, in which he said
THE distressing situation at home.
added 70 my own indlspOsitiOn, dis
qualities, and the importance Of the
work T. be done for Gen. Miles In his
absence prohibits. me from undertaking
to enumerate the overmastering provo
cations which led 10 my iuj citing i'm
proper comments. borrowed almost en-
tlrely from the current press. into my
official communications 10 the Post
On tster General |, therefore. sorrow-
fully admit my fault. throw myself on
your mercy. and plead extenuatlng cir
cumstances Of an unusual character, Of
which permit me 10 mention Ju-t one.
The fact that three Of my four sons a.
a result Of the spanish war, have been
from first to last as the point OF death,
causing me great care mental anguish
and expense. one of them being now
very Ill in relapse after Ne had
thought him fully recovered. THIS
makes four long, dreadful sieges Of the
Cuban fever in my family aud four q
US were down there to help give liberty
70 Cuba and sustain the honor Of our
country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30

Trains will be run over the Rich
mond. Petersburg and Carolina Rail
road By January /.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-30

Newport News is TO have brewery
to cost eloo. o00
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-16
MEANS BUSIN ESS.
Senator Goebel. Hon. W. ]. Bryan
and q Distinguished Party OF
Leading Democrats Begin Their
Tour To-Day.


CAIRO, Ills, October 15.-State SEN
ator Goebel, Democratic candidate fer
Governor Of Kentucky. accompanied by
distinguished party OF Kentuckians
and number of newspaper represen-
tatives, reached here this evening. on
a special train from Louisville. VIM.
Jennings Bryan and National Commit
Jeeman Woodson. OF Kentucky. arrived
during the night and viii leave to-mor-
row for tour Of Kentucky, extending
from West to East. Bardswell being the
first stop and Covington, the home of
the Democratic candidate the final one.
The trip will be made in a special train
and consume the greater part of the
week. Mr. Bryan is scheduled for from
five to eight half hour speeches per day.
Ex-United States Senator Blackburn
will join the party at Frankfort Mon
days schedule includes Bardwell, tui-
ton, Mayfield, Benton, Hopklnsyille and
Central City.