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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
William Flaunery GArnest a popular

William Flaunery Glrnest. popular
young man of Richmond city. and
conductor on the Richmond Traction
line, was acccidensly shot Monday
afternoon while sora hunting on the
Mattsponi River. and died Tuesd ay
morning from the effects Of the wound
The fatal shot was fired by cousin,
Carol King in King William. The
two left Richmond last Wednesday for
weeks hunt, and nothing was heard
from young Garrett until telegram
came Tuesday morning telling his
p,rents. Mr.. and Mrs W. L Garrett
of his death. No particulars have been
received further than that the two
young men were in the marsh hunting
when the gun Of King was accidentally
discharged
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
Brvan's Nebraska camrairn.

The first week of w. j. Brvan's cam
paign In Nebraska closed last Saturday.
He has addressed nearly six thousand
people in twelve counties in north
western, eastern and south central Ne
braska His audiences everywhere
have been large and cordial
At Saturdays meeting Mr.. Bryan 8
hearers numbered 4. 900 In all his adj
dresses there are four issues to which
Mr.. Bryan devOtes almost equal atten-
tion-the income tax. free silver.
trusts and imperialism He dwells
rather more fully on the latter because,
as he says, lit presents an issue new
TO the American people " Abraham Lin
coin furnished the inspiration OF the
speech Saturday.
81 want to tell you" shouted Mr.
Bryan. that in the next eighteen
months we will quote more from Abra-
ham Lincoln than the Republicans have
done in all the last fifteen years. "
The speakers bitter indictment OF
President McKinley's foreign policy
contained many liberal quotations from
Lincoln:
1.-The bulwark Of our nations SAT
ETY. " quoted Mr. Bryan from Lincoln.
lilies not in itsfortresses or in its navy,
but in the spirit which recognizes the
heritages OF men in all lands. every
where. Destroy it and you have
planted the seeds Of despotism at your
own doors Accustomed to trample
on the rights Of others, you have lost
the genius Of your own independence and
become the fit subjects Of the fret com
ing tyrant who rises among US.
II wouldn't trade the history OF this
nation as Republic. cried Mr.
Bryan. for all the histories of all the
empires that have risen and fallen since
time began.
Ii took but few words for Bryan TO
settle the Republican disclaimer OF the
term Imperialism. He quoted from
the New York Sun. Administration Dr.
gan. a report Of q Fourth Of July cele'
bration on the part Of Americans in
London. which said = Imperialism was
the keynote Of the evening. Every
speech was imperialistic and the spirit
OF imperialism aroused the greatest de-
gree Of enthusiasm ever witnessed at
gathering Of Americans in London "
Mr.. Bryan showed that to annex con-
tiSuous, homogeneous territory TO be in
habited by Americans and become an
integral portion of the Union of States
is expansion. but 10 cross an ocean 70
conquer an alien people TO be held %
subjects and governed by the doctrine
Of mi ht is Imperialism.
The Republican plea that the Presi.
den, must not be criticized he shattered
with this sentence II Ihad been elect
ed in 1896. aud had proceeded to tram
pie on the Declaration Of Independence
and carry on a war Of conquest for the
greed Of gair. there is not Republican
in Nebraska who would have RETAINED
from crying out and denouncing me as
traitor 10 my country.
Mr. Bryan pointed out that while the
Republicans OF Nebraska had Endorsed
the Presidents demand for standing
army Of 100 900 men, knowing as they
must that a colonial policy demands
big army, and that imperialism's twir
is militarism.
He told how thirteen and half mil
lions Of voters voted for bimetallism
while but $50, 900 voted for Palmer anC
Buckner. the only candidates that eve
ran on a platform declaring for thu
| gold standard.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
For over Fifty Years

Hrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been nsed for over fifty years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
aIlays all pains, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrh oea. l
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part of the world. Twenty five cents
a bottle Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Ninslov's Soothing Syrup.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
enntv. nttrnctiyeness etc.

beauty, attractiveness. etc.
Every mother, with loving hearts
and admiring appropriations. who Ell
tered child, had fixed him or her up
in his or her most attractive garb, and
was there feeling assured that, if justice
WAS done" her child would surely win.
cup Three ladies Of taste and
splendid judgment az % what consti-
tute attractiyeness. &c were selected,
and with grave faces and serious minds
entered upon their arduous work Al
ter much inspection aud earnest gazing
and careful and conscientious delibera-
ton. the following awards we're made
To the child under one year. the cup
was awarded to little Carrie Faulconer'
the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs J. W
Faulconer, Of this place.
The next cup was given to little FL
sic BAgby, the three year-old daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs r II Bagby. while
the third cup went to Mary Wright,
the attractive daughter Of Mrs. NJ Is.
Wright, Of Tappahanuock.
There was some slight dissatisfaction
over the awards. growing out OF the
fact that all three OF the cups went TO
"Tappahannock children :" but as the
Judges were not Of Tappahannock or
even Of Essex county, IL serves only %
show that TAppahaunock is place not
only Of beautiful women. bat naturally
Of attractive and beautiful children as
well
The third day Of the fair was not as
largely attended as the second, some
where between twelve or fifteen hun
dIed persons having attended the last
day
Financially the fair was success.
Extensive repairs and improvements
had been m ado on the buildings and
grounds, aud considerable expense had
incurred. The result Of the fair will
enable the management to meet all
these expenses, pay all premiums and
have a balance left over.
The exhibit Of stock was disappoint-
ingly small. and the management will,
it is hoped, see that improvement Is
made along these lines.
Mr.. Phil Taliaferro, Of Essex. had on
exhibition herd Of Devon cattle, which
took the premiums. and were uncom-
monty beautiful specimens Of that fine
breed
DR.. Warner Lewis also exhibited
some fife specimens Of the Poland
China breed Of hogs
One Of the side Issues connected with
the fair was the entertainment given
by the ladies of Centennial Church in
the Town Hall on Thursday night
This entertainment was one Of the best
and most enjoyable your correspondent
mas attended for q long timo The
singing Of Miss Macon Sale. Of King
George, was feature Of special inter
nc, and enjoyment, and the acting and
Rotations by the numerous pHtici-
pants were worthy Of all praise. The
entertainment was a decided success in
every respect, snd reflected great credit
up N the skill. ability and faithfulness
Of the ladies who planned and executed
II PhilOs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
NORTHAMPTON TRAGEDY,
A Girl Of 1s and Her Betrayer Both Com
nit Suicide

Cape Charles. Va. Sept 20 Miss
Sallie Dixon, aged 49, daughter Of Mr.
Thomas Dixon. one Of the largest aud
most prominent farmers in this county,
committed suicide yesterday by taking
strychnine.
When the poison had begun to affect
her she called her parents and told them
OF her condition, and named Mr.. W H.
Gofligon, neighboring farmer. as the
man who had accomplished her ruin
She was betrayed under promise OF
marriage She died twenty minutes
after telling her story, and before med
ical assistance could be summoned
When Mr. Goliigon heard Of the sui
eide, yesterday afternoon. he told his
brother. who was at work with him
that he also would end his life before
morning. No attention was paid to
the threat. and he was advised to re-
main at home and surrender to the con-
stable. who had been notified. But
about night, when his people discover
ed that he had left the premises, a
search was made. They found his dead
body In a small inlet about three miles
from his home. a rope had been fas-
tened tightly around his neck and one
end tied to post on the shore, PIE
sumably to prevent his body from be-
ing taken out into deep water after
death
Goiiigon was % years Of age and was
prosperous farmer, and was very
much respected in this community.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
Delegates to Farmers Congress.

Gov. Tyler has appointed the follow
inc delegates to the National Farmers
Congress, which convenes in Boston on
October 8, one delegate from each Con
gressional district and two at large
First, H. L. Baylor, Loretto; second
DR.. ]. f. Bryant. franklin; third, j.
B. Watkins, Chesterfield; fourth. John
R. Shell, Ebony; fifth, W. 8. Redd
Ridgeway sixth, W. j. Shelburne
Montgomery county; seventh. Capt. j.
O. Neff, Mount Jackson eighth. Henry
E. Alvord, Lewinsville; ninth, o. W.
Anderson. Meadow View; tenth, W. A
Crawford, Swoops. At large. Dol. A
NJ. Bowman. of Salem. and Hon Henry
Fairfax, Of Fairfax.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28

Ia the hastings court Of Portsmouth
Judge Watts sentenced Walter Cotton,
colored, to be hanged November II fol-
the murder Of Mr.. Wyatt few weeks
ago Alexander Tate, another coloret
man. is to die the same day for muir
der. The Supreme Court will be ap
pealed to in each case.
Gen. Stith Boiling has appointed
Miss Mamie J. Maclin sponsor anc
Miss Celeste Staples, maid of honor tt
the grand camp Of Confederate Vet
Grams, at Pulaski, October IL, IL. IL
and both have accepted. Miss Maclir
is a daughter of Mr.. John Henry Mac
lin. a prominent tobacconist Of Peters
burg, and a most attractive yount
lady. Miss Staples, the maid OF honor
is a daughter of Mr.. E A Staples, o
Lunenberg county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
Thar Business Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused
snch a general revival Of trade at M. M.
Lewis drug store as their giving away
10 their many customers OF so many
free trial bottles Dr. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption. Their trade
Ia simply enormous In this very valua-
BILE remedy. from the fact that IL al
ways cures and never disappoints.
Coughs, Colds. Asthma, Bronchitis,
Group and all throat and lung diseases
are quickly cured You can test IL be-
fore buying by getting q trial bottle
free. Large size SOC and Sl.OO Every
bottle warranted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28

The report Of Labor Commissioner
Montague, published elsewhere is In
teresting as far as it goes 1t strikes
The Free Lance that 1t would be good
thing II Mr.. Montagues Office was
hroadened into a statistical bureau
for that is what it seems to be, only
that IS vet it applies to labor matters
alone.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
Monday, Oct. 10, 1899,
Gen. Henry Neth Dead.

Washington, Sept n Gen. Henry
Heth, the Confederate chieftain and
historian, died at his home In this city
at 40 this morning of Bright's disease.
The end had been expected hourly for
several weeks.
General Hsth's funeral will be held
in Richmond, Va. Thursday. His re-
mains will be taken there tomorrow
and the Confederate Veterans Union
Of this city will have charge OF the ar
rangements
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER IS 1895

rHEFRCEL LANCE published tri- week
ian independent newspaper, islocsted 81 SO0
Commerce Tor william ST., Frederioksours'
y,rg,nis- and ia issued on Tuesday, THURSDAY
and saturday mornings by The Free
Lance Newspaper, Beck ans !ee
P,IatIns Company sf F'see
ksrs vIrsinIs."
Its subscription Terms are u.bO per year.
400 for months. IS cents foTe montos OF
SO cents for months.
Its Advertising Rates are for one square OF
ten lines or less, nrst insertion,bO cents'snd 70
oents for each additional insertion. uV'Vpef
SQUARE per year. No position 0tven and no
,or,t,n advertisements are taken at q Iess fote
than ouY hofne patrons poy. The right Is re
served 70 reject or modify any advertisement
ia deeme libelous or otherwise ooteeuonsole'
Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
rear will be charged invariably al transient
rates.
All lsttsrs recommending candidates Tor
ofioe must be paid for TO insure tneir puoNi
cation.
Resolutions of respect TO deceased members
passed by societies, corporations ASSOCIATIONS
or other organizations will be invariably
charged for as advertising matter
All communication OF every character
should be addressed to "TaRFRRR LANOA'
frederioksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles as we'll as women, and all feel
the results in loss Of appetite, poisons
in the blood. bsckache. nervousness,
headache and tired, listless, rundown
feeling. But there's no need to feel
like that Listen to j. W. sGardner,
Idaville, Ind. He says Electric Bit
ters are Just the thing for man when
he is ali run down and don't care
whether he lives or dies. 1t did more
to give me new strength and good
appetite than anything could take.
| can now eat anything and have new
lease on life. " Only 90 cents, at M. M.
Lewis Drug Store. Every bottle
Guaranteed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28

The pain Of burn or scald is almost
instantly relieved by applying Cham
berlain's Pain Balm 1t also heals the
injured parts more quickly than any
other treatment. and without the burn
is very severe. does not leave scar.
For sale by NJ NJ Lewis, druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
Workinr Nirht and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is Dr. Kings New
Life Pills Every pill is a sugar-coated
elobule Of health that changes weakness
into strength. listlessness into energy,
brain-fag into mental power. They re
wonderful in building up the health.
Only 25c. per box Sold by NJ M. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
Red Hot From the Gun

was the ball that hit g. B. Steadman.
of Newark, Mich. in the OWL War. 1t
caused horrible Ulcers that no treat
ment helped for 20 years. Then Buck
lens ATnica Salve cured him Cures
Outs. Bruises, Burns. Boils, Felons,
Oorns, Skin Eruptions Best Pile cure
on earth. % cents box Cure guaran.
teed. Sold by NJ. NJ. Lewis, Druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28

The Ladies and Their Splendid Exhibits
The Baby Show The Racing and the Stock
Departments Not Equal TO Former years
The Exhibitions. However. Success,
etc. etc.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
COlored d ess Goods

Broadcloths Venetians. Homespuns,
Cheviots, Scotch Plaids and Black Fab
les are recognized as the right materials
for fall and winter These we brought
early and have the choicest Colors. such
as Tans. Casters. Greys, Dark Hello
tropes, Browns. Blacks and other col
Ors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
Dewey Celebration, Washington, October
End and 3rd.

Round trip tickets will be sold Sep
TENDER Both and October LIST, good to
return until October 7th, at 81. 20.
On October LIST and End round trip
tickets will be sold good to return until
October 4th. at 81 60.
Tickets good going only on date of
sale. aud for continuous passage in
each direction.
o. O. Cox. Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
Miss Gould's Contribution.

New York, Sept. 26-Miss Helen
Gould has given 81, $50 toward the
Dewey Home Fund, of which $3.50 was
sent to the committee at Washington
and $500 to the New York committee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
BLACK CREPONS

were good last spring; but a hun
bred per cent more popular This fall
We re showing a beautiful selection Of
these desergedly popular fabrics
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28

were never better and the latest
can be seen ON our counters now Make
selections while you have the full line
% select from.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28

A new development in the political
situation in Alabama has taken place
that is of national interest and impor-
lance. Hon. William O. Oites, former
Governor and Congressman. has an
nounced himself candidate for the
Senate for the term beginning March.
1901. Senator Morgan's term expires at
that time, so Gen Oates and Morgan
will be pitted against each other in
what premises to be one of the most
noted Senatorial contests that has ever
occurred in Alabama politics
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
WRAPS

for early fall wear We have got.
len some beauties, the very latest
hapes ID Mt 90 away before securing
one Of these.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28

The Pan. American Alliance met in
Washington yesterday. About 25O del
egates, from all parts of the world, are
in attendance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
CORSETS.

Those of you who are looking for
comfort giving Oorsets need not sacri'
fee sty llshness Come H. our Corset
Counter and be fitted in Gu American
Lady Corset it will feel as easy as the
proverbial old shoe, and al the same
time impart a stylish chieness to your
form
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
UNDERWEAR,

BOTH LADIES' AND GENTS.
Many Of you need these early We
have a foil line.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
Housekeeping Goods.

Blankets Flannels, Sheets and Sheetings, Towels,
Table Damasks Napkins, Pillow Cases and
Casing and many others.
Come to town daily or weekly and make our
store headquarters you will be politely received,
respectfully waited on and given hundred cents
worth for every dollar you spend at
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-07
THE CHAMBER OF THE OFFICE OF THE

back saved his life. With the help of
a long rope he carried his partner,
Charlie Bates, after great difficulty,
rescued Parker. The latter was un-
conscious all that night. but the next
day, Notwithstanding his terrible in
juries, he pluckily attempted to come
out to civilization with his companion.
Bates bound up his leg and wrists in
rude way, and by alternately hop
ping and crawling Parker managed to
make a few miles.
Bates left him to seek help, leaving
provisions. When he returned two
days later Parker had disappeared. He
did not turn up until two days ago,
when he was given up for lost. After
Bates left him he crawled off the trail
carrying enough provisions to keep him
several days. For six days he lived in
a deserted Indian hut, suffering ex-
cruciating pain. Starting out then he
actually hoped and crawled a distance
of twenty-five miles to a small settle
ment, making about two miles a day
There he was found by Bates and
brought to this city Parker's leg is
twisted and misshapen, and he will
never use 1t again. Medical skill can
do little with his wrists. From a robust
man of 225 pounds he has faded to a
mere skeleton of 160. His experience
is considered the most remarkable in
the history of mining in this province.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-07
SENATOR BULLA'S FRIENDS
READY TO HELP HIM

CALL HEADQUARTERS, SACRA-
MENTO, Jan. 6-Senator Bulla to-day re-
ceived a telegram from number of
friends in Los Angeles asking him if their
presence at the Capital City would assist
him to any material extent in his fight
and announcing their willingness to come
If, in his judgment, returns would war
rant the outlay
Senator Bulla wired a response to the
effect that he would be very glad to have
as many of his friends as could afford the
expense to visit the CAPITAL City, but he
did not think that large throngs of peo-
pie could influence votes in the Senate
rial fight at this stage of the game How
ever. there will be a delegation arrive
from Los Angeles Monday to aid in push
ing the claims of Bulla to the Senator
ship. Edwin A. Meserve, the chairman of
the last Republican County convention of
Los Angeles, will arrive tomorrow as
advance guard.
The Bulla people held their caucus to-
night and from reports which were made
they are led to believe that two more
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-07
FOR THE CIVIL COMMISSION
THIS DONE IN COMMITTEE OF
THE WHOLE.
In the Senate Hoar's Resolution Ask
ing for All Reports Connected
With the Peace Treaty
Is Adopted.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-The anti
civil service reformers scored a victory
in the House to-day. The executive,
legislative and judicial appropriation
bill was taken up for consideration and
then, when the appropriation for the
civil service commission was reached,
Evans (R.) of Kentucky made mo-
ton to strike it out.
This motion has been made annually
for dozen years or more, but invaria-
bly, failed. But to-day the opponents
of the law laid great stress on the fact
that they could not get a direct vote
upon the proposition and were there
fore compelled to seek it's notification
in this manner. Even these appeals
failed to bring out the full strength Of
the opposition, though the motion to
strike out carried by narrow margin
-67-61
This was in committee Of the whole,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-07
COMPELLED TO DIsGoRGE
GIVES UP THE PROPERTY HE
FALSELY CLAIMED.
Brother of the Dead Woman vindi-
Gates the Honor of His Sister and
at the Same Time
Secures Justice.
Special Dispatch to The Call.


WOODLAND, Jan. ga few days
ago it was stated in The Call that there
was a mystery surrounding the death
of Mary Moedinger in San Bernardino,
and that John Dempsey, who claimed
to be her husband, was an impostor.
1t was also said that Fred Moedinger,
a brother, had been appointed special
administrator and had left for San Ber-
nardino with a view of investigating
the matter He returned last evening
and his mission was quite successful.
1t will be remembered that the body
of Miss Moedinger was shipped to this
city under the name Of Mrs. Mary A.
Dempsey; that letters of inquiry to tho
Sheriff elected the response that man
named John Dempsey was holding per-
sonal property of the deceased of the
value of several hundred dollars, under
claim that she was his wife, and that
Dempsey neglected to answer all letters
of inquiry addressed to him.
When young Moedtnger arrived in San
Bernardino he consulted the District
Attorney and Sheriff. The three inter-
viewed Dempsey, who at first made a
pretense that he knew nothing about
the personal property of the deceased.
When the Sheriff announced his inten-
ton Of making a search Dempsey
weakened and produced a package con-
tanning stock in the Woodland Build
ing and Loan Association valued at
$500, a note for $500 given by M r.
York, and a lot Of personal effects.
Dempsey admitted that he was an i'm
postor; that he and Miss Moedinger had
never been married and that her char
| acter was above reproach.
| 1t appears that when she was taken
| Ill and her condition became alarming
she sent for Dempsey, because she had
known him in Yolo County. She gave
him two messages addressed to her
family in Woodland, with a request
that he forward them, but both were
suppressed.
After death he took possession of her
property, claiming that they had been
married. Nobody in San Bernardino
| interfered, as there was nobody there
who could dispute the claim. By ship
ping the body TO Woodland he gave
young Moedinger the clew by which the
matter was investigated and the fraud
| exposed.
Mr.. Moedinger's first impulse was to
prosecute Dempsey, but second thought
influenced him to drop the matter on
account of the loss of time and the ex-.
! pense involved. He is we'll pleased
with his success in recovering the prop
erty and vindicating the good name Of
| his sister