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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
The Cuban Situation.

All is not lovely in Cuba The
United States. it seems wants to pay
the Oubans three millions to give up
their arms. The Oubans want the three
! millions. but not ON the condition Of
surrendering their arms, and 80 there
is the hitch.
The Washington. d O., Star Of
Monday says
a forcible disarmament OF the Cuban
troops will be the ultimate procedure
provided the events Of tho next two or
three weeks show that such action Is
necessary.
COMMENT, But NOT APPREHENSION.
The position assumed by Gen Gomez
regarding the distribution of the 81. 600. .
600 TO the Cuban army has excited
some comment in administration circles,
but has not reached stage which has
caused apprehension. There are those,
however, who would not be surprised
to see trouble in Cuba at almost any
minute.
To Star representative member Of
the cabinet said that the quibbing and
the halting Of the Cubans would soon
warrant the War Department bringing
the money back TO the United States
and in ceasing effort to distribute 1t
among the soldiers Of Gomez's army.
Another member Of the cabinet said
that Gomez could give this country
considerable trouble if so disposed. but
he had no doubt Of the ability Of the
United States to quickly suppress what
ever trouble might arise.
"As a rule, cabinet members decline
10 give their opinions Of the feelings OF
Gomez TO this country, but they be-
.ieve that he is simply playing politics.
They point to the position Of Gen.
Brooke, who has not yet given an in
| timatiOn that Gen. Gomez is playing
double. Outside Of the inner circles Of
the administration there is more sus-
picion of the Cuban leader. Some time
ago. in an interview in The Star, Gen.
Breckenridge, who had just returned
from L trip through the island. openly
charged that Gomez was the worst
enemy this country had.
WOULD POSTPONE INDEPENDENCE.
A cabinet officer said today that if
Gen. Gomez sees fit to disturb the
peaceful relations Of the island 1t will
rebound only to his own discredit and
will further postpone the day Of in
dependence for the island He said that
the United States would never be will
ing TO relinquish its hold upon the is
land IL there is prospect OF constant
trouble and the indication Of an IN.
stable government. This country, he
said, owes too much TO itself and to the
nations of the world to turn the island
over 10 men who have no purpose IN
view but 90 make trouble. Should the
United States get ont under these cir
cumstances it would be matter Of only
few years when it would again have
to interfere.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
What Was Done at tho Charleston Con
federato Reunion Last Week

Among other resolutions reported and
adopted was one urging the association
to assist In marking the battlehelds Of
the civil war with monuments TO Con-
federate dead another appointing a
committee Of three to consider the ques.
ton Of uniformity Of pension legisla-
ton by the Southern States. and reso-
luton recognizing the Confederate Vet
erans' Association of the District Of
Columbia and according it all due rights
and privileges An adverse report was
made upon the proposition to change
the name Of the organization to the
Confederate Survivors Association, the
object being to use the initial- o. ). A.
An unfavorable report was als) made
upon resolution looking to Il change
in the nomenclature Of the association,
in order to prevent the creation Of too
many generals and other high titles car
ried by various officers A resolution
vi thhiihn w INV pi'o'h'N va WV ~ "''''
Raleigh was adopted another looking
to the selection of a suitable gray cloth
for uniforms. thanking those citizens
Of Columbus. Ohio, who have cared for
the graves OF Confederate dead there,
and extending cordial thanks TO Lieu
tenat Colonel Henderson, Of the British
staff College, for Lis contributions TO
the history of the Oonfederacy in his
Life Of Stonewall Jackson -
The Sons of Veterans held memorial
exercises for Miss Winnie Davis. Sew.
eral eloquent eulogies were pronounced.
The next reunion will be- held at
Louisville. Ky a committee was APP
pointed to consider the matter Of erect
ing monument to the women Of the
Confederacy and report to the next con
vention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
Santiago Oubsns Excited.

Considerable dissatisfaction is ex-
pressed at Santiago. Cuba. over the de
mand by the U. S. Government that
the Cuban soldiers relinquish their arms
before receiving their shares in the dis
bursement of the 50. 900, 900.
La Independents and other papers
publish exciting articles protesting
against the acceptance Of any such pro-
posal. This paper suggests that stamp
tax be instituted. by means OF which
loyal Oubans would be enabled to "save
the soldiers from the dishonor and hu-
initiation of giving up the arms which
won their liberty"
On all sides among the Oubans OF
Santiago violent expressions are heard
regarding what Is termed 1.-The mig
gardly conduct Of the Americans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
Ri.hor aainen Advice 10 Nesrues.

Atlanta, Ga, May lG Bishop W. j.
Gaines, who ranks with Booker L.
Washington as u deep thinker among
the Southern negroes, delivered q power
ful sermon Sunday night at the Bethel
African Methodist Episcopal Church,
his topic being the problems that just
now urge their presence on his race.
The church was jammed with negroes
and many white people.
LAS race. we must learn 10 endure
hardness =" the preacher said. 1--WE
must learn not to be ashamed OF honest
service. If we must work in the mental
places let US not be ashamed to work
there. As see it, it is just as honor.
able to lay brick for living as 1t Is
to practice law. 1t is just as honorable
to wash and iron for living as it is to
get upon platform aud make speeches
for Woman Suffrage
Then the preacher startled his audi.
ence with
perhaps if a man were charged with
assault and | had an x-ray from Heaven
turned on him so that | knew he was
guilty, l would be willing to turn him
over to the mob.
II want to say today that he who
apologies for that crime or has any
sympathy for the inhuman monster
who commits it. be he black or white,
is an enemy to God and traitor to his
race.
but the danger Of mob law is that
sometimes innocent men are condemn.
ed and executed. And in my condem-
nation of lynch law it is not that /
wish the guilty to escape, but that |
do not wish the innocent to suffer. In
this am supported by all good men in
this section.
There is no danger of race war
all such talk is idle and foolish With
90 per cent of our race good citizens
what occasion is there for war; The
good men Of both races will and can
get together, and peace and harmony
will prevail "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
Norfolk and Europe.

Two new lines of steamships between
Norfolk and Europe will be in operation
beginning Sept. ID next. The North
American Transport Company (Simpson
Spence 81 Young and the Johnston Blue
Line (Wm. johnson 81 Company, Limit.
ed will operate the new lines in con-
neotioD with the various railways en-
tering Norfolk The Johnston Line
will put on three boats monthly to
Liverpool and one boat monthly to
Rotterdam The North American Trans.
port Company will put on three boats
monthly to Hamburg, two boats month
ly to London and one boat monthly to
Rotterdam. Arrangements have been
concluded and the service will begin on
the day stated. The establishment Of
these lines increases the export facilities
of this port more than fourfold and
Norfolk will rank hereafter among the
lending exporting cities. 1t is regard
ed as highly probable that passenger
service may be inaugurated later
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18

Richmond. Va, May rs Sons OF
Veterans returning from Charleston
deny emphatically the stories sent out
70 the effect that when the name Of Mr..
Robert f. Lee, Jr, was proposed for
Grand Commander Of the Sons Of Vet
Grams his name was Kissed by the Vir-
ginians. There is not, they declare,
the slightest foundation for the state
ment. Their explanation Of the failure
10 support Bob Lee for the chief office
is that he was not a member Of the or
ganization until he got to Charleston.
Moultrie Camp, Of that city, elected
him TO membership aud then proposed
his name. The man who nominated
him called on the sponsors to second the
nomination. but Of the three ladies who
rose none were sponsors The Virgin
ians supported Colquit, Of Georgia
The street railways of Lexington,
Ky, together with the ice factory and
the electric plant Of that city. have all
been purchased by the banking houses
Of John l.. Williams 81 Sons, of Rich
moud. and Middendorf Oliver q Co
Of Baltimore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
Glorious News.

Comes from DR. d. b Oargile, of
Washita. |. Z. He writes "Fonr bot =
ties Of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs.
Brewer Of scrofula, which had caused
her great suffering for years. Terrible
sores would break out on her head and
face, and the best doctors cOuld give
no help but her cure is complete and
her health Is excellent. " This shows
what thousands have proved. that
Electric Bitters is the best blood puri-
fer known. It's the supreme remedy
for eczema, letter, salt rheum, ulcers,
boils and running sores Il stimulates
liver, kidneys and bowels, expels poi
sons, helps digestion builds mp the
strength. Only 30 cents. Sold by NJ.
NJ. Lewis, Druggist. Guaranteed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18

TuE LANCE published tri-weekly
,san independent newspaper, Is located nj '"'
Oommerce Tor william ST., FrederiokSours'
virginia. and Is issued on Tuesday, IhursoS'
and Saturday mornings by The frss
Lance Nswspsper. Book ana JOB
PrintIne cempsny OF FrsSs''ess
burs vlrsinIs.
Its subscription Terms are sl-D9 per year.
LOO for 8 months, rs cents fore months or
90 cents for months
its advertising Rates are for one square OF
ten lines or less. first insertion,5O cents.snd %
cents for each additional insertion. NO,Wper
square per year. No position Gtven and 40
foreign advertisements are taken at less rate
than our home patrons pay. The right ia re-
served to reject or modify any advertisement
ia deemed libelous or otherwise Objectionable.
Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
rear 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 TO deceased members
passed by societies, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
or other organizations will be invariably
charged for rs advertising matter.
All communications OF every character
should be addressed TO "THRRRRE LANCE"
Fredericksburg. vs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18

will hardly be seriously contended that
the Democrats of tho State should
he assembled in State convention to
fix plan to nominate q United States
Senator with only one announced
Democratic candidate in view
of the constitution Of the
the United States that the Legislature
in Virginia shall elect the United
States Senator and the time honored
usage of that party that the selection
of a Democratic United States Senator
has been the work of the party caucus.
But even without the assembling of a
State convention and without waiting
for one. in the evident desire of large
majority Of those who assembled
at Richmond last week as voiced by
Eppa Hunton ,Jr., of the Eighth district
and Harding Walker Of the first district
there is no reason why there may not
be a candidate in opposition 20 Martin
if any gentleman wishes to run. And If
such q candidate shall be backed up by
the Richmond Dispatch and Times as
earnestly as they undertook to work up
the convention business, there may be
an active and aggressive fight this fall
for the L. S. Senatorial plum.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
DiscoYered by a Woman.

Another great discovery has been
made, and that too, by lady in this
country" Disease fastened its clutches
upon her and for seven years she with
stood its severest tests. but her vital
organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent. For three months
she coughed incessantly, and could not
sleep She finally discovered a way to
recovery. by purchasing Of us a bottle
DR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
tion, and was so much relieved on TAX
ing first dose that she slept all night
and with too bottles, has been absolute
ly cured Her name is Mrs Luther
Lutz. Thus writes W. O. Hamnick q
Co, Of Shelby. n o. Trial bottles free
at NJ. NJ Lewis Drug Store Regular
size SOC and 81 CO. Every bottle guaran-
toad
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
What A1uinaldO SAYS.

London. May 10 The Filipino Junta
here has received the following message
from Aguinaldo, cabled from Hong
Kong:
The Filipino government, in &C.
cordance with the general feeling Of the
country, has decided to continue the
war, at all costs, until independence is
secured.
THE Filipinos energetically refuse
the American peace ovcrtures, based ON
restricted autonomy coupled with prom
ises Of subsequent self-goyernment.
Tho Filipinos demand a strict full
flllment Of the articles Of the American
Constitution and treaties contracted by
the American representatives when i'm
ploring q Filipino alliance in combat
ing the Spaniards.
SUPPORTED BY FILIPINO GENERALS.
"All the Filipino generals support
Aguinaldo. Gen Luna's reported over
lures for peace are untrue. Our army
IA near Manila, simultaneously attack
ing the whole American line
The heat and rains are causing
many casualties in the American army.
All the hospitals are crowded with sick
and wounded Four hundred Of the
Cincinnati regiment have been i'm
prisoned by Gen. Otis for insubordina-
in refusing to fight. The regular troops
quartered in Manila and other towns are
quiet. The volunteers are abused and
are always at the front, with scanty
rations.
THE discomfort between the Amer
leans and Europeans is general.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
The Filipino junta at Paris. France

The Filipino junta at Paris, France,
alleges that the approaching return OF
Admiral Dewey to the United States
is not due to the condition Of the Ad-
mirals health, but 10 differences OF
opinion between him and Gen. Otis.
Dewey. they say, strongly fayors max
ing terms with the Fllipinos, and has
frequently urged President Mckinley
to pursue a policy in accordance with
his dewey - original agreement with
Aguinaldo for Filipino independence.
The departure of Admiral Dewey, the
junta says. lessons the probabilities of
an early peace, and rs confirmation OF
this, late dispatch from London
says: The Filipino junta in that city
states that Aguinaldo has retired to
almost inaccessible mountains. "
IL is added that Aguinaldo's retire
ment to the Carballos mountains is part
of his strategic plan, as the mountains
are almost inaccessible and inhabited
by savages. vino use poisoned arrows,
and it is absolutely impossible for the
Americans to follow him there -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
prey of the nations.
A Virginia Lady Summoned To Mil
waukee. Wis, To Appear
As A witness.

Richmond, Va May. "a The l. ).
government authorities are after u
matrimonial agency. u. S. Marshal
Treat has received subpoena for Mrs
w. o. Yale. of Plainview. King Will
liam county, to appear as awitness there.
Mrs. Yale proved to be we'll known
widow about fifty years of age, who
answered one of Rowan s advertisements
and sent him the name and address
above given a few days later Rowan s
matrimonial journal contained highly
colOred and sensationally written adj
veItisement, prepared without that
lady's knowledge, representing Mrs.
Yale as being worth s35 900 and desir-
ing to correspond with gentleman
with matrimonial intentions. and Civ
ing her Virginia address.
This advertisement has brought a
great number OF answers When Marshal
Treat visited Mrs Yale she had a
batch Of forty.fye letters from almost
all sections Of the country. The King
William lady is much disturbed at be.
ing summoned to Milwaukee to appear
as witness This lady, so far from
being worth s35, 900, is represented to be
without means.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
MOsby and Mckinley.

The Alexandria Gazette says; "Ool.
Mosby is a keen satirist. Remembering
that Mckinley after assuring him and
his friends that he intended to appoint
him to "good position" abroad. broke
that promise because the G. A. r. pro-
tested against the appointment of a
REBEL has telegraphed the President,
rendering his services to suppress the
rebellion of Hoar and Atkinson in
Boston. The Dol. can fight with the
pen as well as with the sword "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
A Captured Filipino Flag.

The first genuine Filipino flag to be
captured during the present insured
ton has just reached the Navy Depart
ment. The flag is about twelve feet
long, and was originally a tri-color,
red, white and blue. being composed Of
q white triangle on the staff, with
broad upper stripe Of blue and lower Of
red. The blue stripe, however, being
made of Chinese bunting. has faded
into nondescript brown. 1t will be
sent to the Annapolis Naval Academy
1t was captured at IIoile February II.
1899.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18

Secretary Davies, Of the Prince Will
liam Horseman's Association, Manassas,
Va. is out with the prize list of the
fourth annual horse show to be held
there on July 10th and 10th next. when
several thousand dollars will be distrib.
uted in prizes for thoroughbreds. trot-
tiers, hunters, jumpers. park saddle.
high stepping harness draught horses
and ponies.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
STAFFORD

To the Voters Of Stafford County;
Thanking you for your generous sup
port in the past, and soliciting con
tinuance of the same, l hereby announce
myself candidate for reelection to the
office of Clerk of Courts Should it be
your pleasure 20 re-elect me | promise
a faithful and efficient discharge OF all
the duties Of the position.
ap22.td @. A. Bryan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
He Fooled the Surgeons.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, Of
West jefferson, O.. after suffering IL
months from Rectal Fistula, he would
die unless costly operation was per-
formed; bot he cured himself with five
boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve. the
surest Pile cure on Earth. and the best
Salve in the World. % cents O box
Sold by M. NJ. Lewis. Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
For Commonwealth Attorney.

10 me vot,Is NJ SpotsBlrmiid County:
Having been appointed by the County
Court as Commonwealth Attorney 10
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 Goth Of May, for the full
term beginning July LIST. 1899, | desire
to say if it be your pleasure to elect me
to this position Of trust, l shall perform
the duties Of the Office with promptness,
fidelity and impartiality.
Very respectfully,
aplltd Lee j. Graves
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
B.plists in the United states.

Dr. Lansing Burrows, Of Georgia.
statistical secretary Of tho Southern
Baptist Association, reports that there
are in the South 1, $50 200 white Bap-
fists and 1.56l, O3O colored Baptists-to-
tai, 3, l47. 739 In other States there are
l.OO6. $50, making total in the United
States Of 4 ,l54, 42l. The Southern Bap-
lists have 1888 churches and there
were a. 243 baptisms last year. These
churches raised last year for all pur.
poses 81, s57. 070 81.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18

Governor Stone of Pennsylvania. has
cut down the general State appropriation
bill OF that State 81, 800. 900, taking
OIL. 90, 900 from the public school pro-
vision. This step is held to be necessary
because the commonwealth has become
financially embarrassed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
c. w. JONES,

preciated support in the past. hereby
announce myself candidate for re-
election to the office Of Commissioner Of
the Revenue in District No. |. Should
you again favor me with the once l
promise the same faithful and efficient
discharge Of the duties as in the past
Very respectfully yours.
myll-td Robert ,. GraVau.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18

Mr.. r N Harper, the well known
Washington druggist, and delegate
from Loudoun to the Senatorial Con-
ference in Richmond last week, is ont
in an interview in last Sundays Dis
patch pronouncing the conference a
great success.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18

To the Voters Of SpotsUlrdnid County:
1 announce myself candidate for re-
election for Sheriff Of Spotsylvania
county. Thanking you kindly for your
past suffrage. 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 Il. A. Harris.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18

German, British and French resi-
dents in Cuba, whose property was dam
aged during the war between Spain
and the Oubans, will ask the United
States government to pay claims
amounting to q large sum.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
apl1.td

hereby announce myself a candidate
fol- Commonwealth Attorney Of Stat
ford county. and respectfully solicit the
support of all my friends. II elected |
will discharge the duties of the office
impartially and 20 the best Of my
ability. g. b. Wallace.
ap25.td
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
T. B. Gill.

10 the Voters Of Caroline County:
hereby announce myself candi'
date for Commissioner OF the Revenue
in District No. 2 and solicit your sup
port at the approaching election. May
25. Should you elect me | promise a
faithful. honest and satisfactory dis
charge of all the duties Of the office.
Very truly yours,
my1l-td Ia. j. HEAD
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
The reunion at Charleston last wee

The reunion at Charleston last week
was remarkable affair.
l. Gen. Gordon Rugged Mrs Stone
wall Jackson.
II. The Sons Of Veterans Kissed the
name of Robert f. Lee.
III. Joe " Wheeler, the hero of two
wars, was forgotten.
". Peans of rejoicing over Mckin-
ley were uttered if not sung
Il seems TO Fhe Free Lance that its
adjournment was none too soon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18

Mr.. West, of the Washington Post
was not elected official biographer OF
the May Convention. Richmond Times.
Mr.. West seems to have regarded the
convention or conference as having
died "a bornin" and apparent
ly regarding it as an abortion, thought
it had no life to record.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
Cor Treasurer.

10 the Voters of SpotsBiraHta:
respectfully announce myself a 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 25Ih =.
1899.
W O. billiard
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18

10 the voters Of Caroline County;
Highly approaching your support IN
the past, Iannounce myself candidate
for re election to the office OF Sheriff.
Should you again honor me with the
office shall endeavor as heretofore to
perform the duties Of the position faith
fully, honestly and impartially.
Very respectfully,
myll-td L. Is. On.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18

The announcement of the candidacy
of Mr. Jones will be but the logical
consequence Of the conference, and If he
fails to announce his candidacy it can
only be taken to mean that his prospects
of success are small -Danville Register.
The foregoing seems to be a direct
challenge from paper inimical to the
May conference. to Congressman Jones
to lose no time in saying that he Will
contest with Senator Martin for the
next L. ) Senatorship.