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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
Peace is Proclaimed.

Whereas a treaty of peace between
the United States Of America and Her
Majesty the Queen Regent of Spain, In
the name of her august son, Don Alton
so XIII, was concluded and signed by
their respective plenipotentiaries at
Paris on the 10th day Of December,
1898, the original Of which convention.
being in the English and Spanish Ian
guages. Is word for word as follows
Here full text Of treaty is included
And whereas the said convention has
been duly ratified on both parts, and
the ratifications of the two govern
ments were exchanged in the city Of
Washington, on the 18th day OF April
Now. therefore, be it known that l.
William Mex nley. President OF the
United States Of America, have caused
the convention to be made public, TO
the end that the same and every article
and clause thereof may be observed ana
fulfilled with good faith 10y the United
States and the citizens thereof
In witness whereof have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal q the
United States 10 be affixed
Done at the city Of Washington, this
llth day of April, in the year Of orr
Lord 1899, and OF the independence Il
the United States the 23d
William Mckinley.
BY the President:
John Hay. Secretary II State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
Lamb-JOnes-Rixey.

The Washington correspondent q
the Alexandria Gazette under date
of April 18th says" Congressman Lamb.
Of Richmond, in talking with friend
on the subject of the proposed anti
Martin convention, said he thought the
convention would be popular and be
numerously attended. Representative
Jones, in talking to Virginia acquain-
lance, who told him the people OF his
county were willing to entrust the cleo
ton of U. S. Senators TO their repre- =
sentatives in the Legislature, said he
would try to be in that county before
the election and address the people in
favor of a primary election. Mr..
Rixey, was here too. The meeting Of
the three Virginia congressman who
signed the call for the convention referr-
ed to suggested the idea that a con-
ference of the friends of that call was
to be held, but Mr.. Rixey, denied any
such purpose. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
y. S. Grant, Jr., Hurt in a Row.
apl1td

A fierce battle occurred at Highland
Falls, II. Y. Saturday night between
candidates for admission to West
Point as cadets on one side and boys OF
the village on the other. The candi-
dates are attending the preparatory
schools at Highland Falls prior to being
examined at West Point next June for
admission to the academy. There were
about thirty Of the men in the fight,
but they were outnumbered three to
one by the boys of the town. The
trouble began with hand to hand
encounter, and the crowd soon in
creased to such an extent that stone
throwing took the place Of fists.
Several Of the candidates were more
or less injured, the most seriously hurt
beizg U. S. Grant, appointed at large
by the President Many of the town
boys were also used up. The services
Of all the doctors in town were re-
auired to dress the'wounds Of the in
jured. Hostilities continued for nearly
an hour.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
oricers say 100 900 Men Are Needed II
LuZ0n

Manila. April :, via Hong Kong,
April 10. Hundreds Of Filipinos are
daily returning to their homes and 70
resume peaceful pursuits. and the proc
lamation issued by the Uuited States
Philippine commission has given an
impetus to this movement but still the
war is far from ended. Oneofthe fore
most American generals said recently
1--WE will see a hundred thousand
soldiers in the Philippines before the
Americans control the islands and
majority Of the army are Of his opin'
ion.
Great reinforcements are necessary
TO make conquest of the Island OF Luzon
and hold the ports occupied; and 1t Is
thought that it would be cheaper In
the long run and have a better effect
upon the natives to establish American
supremacy effeotually and quickly than
TO temporize with a score Of rebelions.
All the stories told by prisoners and
friendly natives agree that a majority
of the Insurgents would be glad to quit
but that there are enough professional
revolutionists left to infest the country
with bands Of hundreds Of men and &c
demoralize business for years to come.
Some high Americans believe that the
government would wisely expend money
in buying off Aguinaldo and his clique
of influential Filipinos.
Foreigners in Manila think the Ameri'
cans are too optimistic as to the effects
of the proclamation. They say that
the weakness of the proclamation lies
in the fact that the natives have so long
dealt with the Spaniards that they are
unable to realize what its words mean
and that the purport of Its promises If
anything but a snare.
A majority of the United State yolun'
teers are eager to return home; and
I'VE did not enlist to fight niggers' is
a remark that is constantly heard. While
Drawer work than they are doing is i'm
possible to find, they consider that there
is small glory in guerrilla warfare. the
dangers and hardships of which cannot
be appreciated at home.
The volunteers construe their enlist
ment ito the close Of the war to apply
to the war with Spain, and wish to be
relieved by regulars
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13

The late Justice Field, Of the |. ;
Supreme Court. who died in Washing
ton last Sunday, said that during MS
incumbency he alone had written 62O
opinions, which, with 81 in the Circuit
court and 800 in the California Su-
preme Court, made up total of l,04S
cases decided by him in his life. Judge
Field was on the L. S. Supreme Court
"a years, SO that he averaged only IS
opinions a year or about two month
The L. S. Supreme Court generally sits
about niue months in each year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
War is Ended

The peace negotiations between the
United States and Spain were formally
ratified in Washington Tuesday at the
White House and the recent war, which
has brought so much glory 10 our flag
and such deep humiliation t. our late
adversary. was brought to close
Within twenty minutes af er the con
clusion of the impressive scene at the
Executive Mansion the President,
through the Secretary Of state, issued
the proclamation announcing to
the world that the war is az an
end, and the first steps were taken to-
ward the resumption Of those friendly
relations which subsisted between the
two countries before both resorted TO
the sword to redress their grievances
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
c. w. JONES.
League Formed 10 Check the Growth Of
Combines.

St Louis. April War is to be
waged on the trusts in business'like
manner independent Of politics. The
Anti Trust League has been formed
in st. Louis for the purpose Of boycott
ing all goods made by the big trade
combines and inducing the consumers
to purchase goods made by independent
manufacturers.
II is the opinion of the promoters
that the Mckinley Administration
cannot or will not do anything to harm
the growth of the trusts and that their
influences must be met in an effectual
and business like manner.
Headquarters have been established
and officers chosen. H A. Thompson
is president, and DR.. James Mcclure
treasurer. The league claims o city
membership of 10, 900 and country
membership of 49, 600, and hopes to
accomplish the destruction Of all trusts
in few years.
President Thompson says that the
plan is to pay every member certain
per cent discount if he trades in those
goods which are not manufactured by
the trusts. Coupons will be issued
to merchants who deal in such goods.
The purchaser is to be given coupon
with each article bought and these will
be redeemed at headquarters.
The object is to make it mutual
organization for the protection Of the
purchaser and the independent mer-
chant and manufacturer. In that man
ner it is hoped to create demand for
anti trust goods and thus defeat the
great trade combinations and nullify
their effort to raise prices to exorbitant
figures. Any person may become
member by forwarding his application
to the league headquarters No initia-
ton fee will be charged and dues will
be dispensed with.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
Dir. ". L. Laffart7 Killed.

Richmond, Va, April ll.-Dr W
B Lafferty, practicing physician in the
Crozet neighborhood, was found Sun.
day morning on the side Of the Chesa-
pc AXE and Ohio railroad near Mea-
chum's river with his leg crushed. hav-
ing been run over by freight train.
Ii was evident that he had made efforts
to stop the flow Of his own blood by
using his handkerchief for baudage.
He was taken to Crozet and died few
hours afterward. He was the son of
Rev. J. J. Lafferty, editor Of the Rich
mond Christian Advocate, and st cd
high in the profession.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
Senatorial Conference to Be Held May

Richmond, Va. April ll.-At a con-
ference here Of Congressman Jones and
other signers of the call for the confer
ence to consider the senatorial primary
question, it was decided TO have the
meeting on May 10, instead of the lth.
This change is made because the Acad-
envy Of Music, which has been selected
as the place of meeting, is engaged for
the 18th. The Confederate Veterans
Convention also meets at Charleston
s. O., on the latter day. In difference
to the wish Of many of these the change
was made.
Headquarters have been secured here
at Murphy's Hotel for the friends OF
the convention movement and will be
opened at once. Mr.. S. Claggett Jones
will be put in charge for the present.
The rooms Of the primary men are
very close to those secured by Senator
Martin in the same hotel.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13

The recent decision of the Court OF
Appeals Of this State affirming the right
of oyster planters to dredge their oysters
has given much satisfaction to the
planters. but has created CONSERVATION
among the tongers, 1t 10 alleged. They
saw that IL the coming Legislature does
not amend the law so as to prohibit the
taking Of oysters by dredge upon the
leased planting grounds by the plant
ers. not only their occupation as tongers
will be taken away from them, but
that all oysters on the extensive natural
rocks now reserved for the exclusive
use Of tongers will be then taken by
the dredging planters, who they say
can lease the planting grounds ada
cent 10 these natural rocks and that In
dredging their own oysters will sail
across and take every oyster OF the ma
ural rocks. Many tongers are now
employed by the planters In taxing
their oysters, and at remunerative prices
and they say that now the planters can
dredoe their planted oysters and ct ONE
fourth the cost per bushel paid to the
tonsers for taking theirs
The foregoing is wired the Baltimore
Z: MN tho Eastern Shore What mas
- & ssto to suggest
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
BY the President:
John Hay, Secretary II State.
Lee and Wheeler 10 be Discharged

An order has been prepared at the
War Department for a reorganization OF
the army on a peace basis. and 1t will
be issued at once. Most Of the general
officers Of the volunteer establishment
will be mustered out.
With the exception Of Generals OTIS,
Shafter. Lawton and Macarthur, all the
volunteer major generals will be dis
charged, including Generals Wade
Wilson, Lee, Wheeler, Bates. Young,
Ohaffee, Anderson. Sumner, Ludlow
Henry and Wood.
OF the above list, all but Generals
Wilson, Lee and Wheeler hold commands
Of lower grade in the regular army.
and sequently Will not necessarily
have to relinquish their present com
mands. Under its reorganization, the
army is entitled TO additional major
generals and General Otis and General
Shafter have been chosen for these APP
pOlniments.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13

The Rev. S. D. Mcconnell, Of Brook
Ign, states, in communication that
there are in the United States at pre-
sent but two vacant parishes Of the
Episcopal Church prosperous enough to
accord to rector with family a salary
of 81, 900 per year. DR.. Mcconnell, 1t
appears, sent a message of inquiry to
every Bishop Of diocese or missionary
jurisdiction in the country. He receiv-
ed fifty-nine replies to the seventy let
ters eff inquiry mailed, with the result
that there are only two parishes OF the
American Church in which such vacan-
cies exist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
Weather forecast for Fred
ericksbuT0 and uiciRitV.
Warmer, partly cloudy and
increasing south lojRdS.

The jefferson day banquet OF the
Monticello Club, of Chicago, has been
abandoned owing TO dissensions over
the invitation list, and W. j. Bryan
who was to be the chief orator has
been wired not to attend. IL is also
announced that the club, as an organ
ization. will cease to exist May 1. The
cause of the abandonment Of the ban
uuet is said to be the refusal OF Mayor
Harrison 10 be present if ex-Gov Alt
geld. who had accepted an invitation
was 10 be a speaker.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
Aguinaldo DEGREES That Spanish Shall Be
the oficial Language.

Madrid, April IL. The follow ing
dispatch from Manila is published
here:
''Aguinaldo has issued decree direct
ing that Spanish shall be the official
language throughout the archipelago.
and protesting against the American
pretension to force the use Of English
on the natives, who do not know it.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13

William and Mary College will open
its doors free of charge to white teach
ers of Virginia for a four weeks nor
NAL course beginning May Sth. The
attention of the teachers is called
TO circular of President H. G.. Tyler OF
the college Those who have not re-
ceived one can write to him at Will
liamsburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13

Mr.. Coils p. Huntington has given
sI2 900 to the Negro Reformatory OF
Virginia.
President Mckinley has appointed
Hon. Bellamy Storer. the present min
lister to Belgium, as minister to Spain.
idle Hour" the splendid home of
W. K. Vanderbilt on Long Island, n.
Y. was totally destroyed by fire early
Tuesday morning, Mr.. W. X. Wander
bilt Jr., and bride were spending a
part of their honeymoon there. Loss
$500. 600; Fully insured.
The President has selected Bartlett
Trip OF South Dakota, formerly min
lister to Austria, as the United States
representative on the Samoan joint
commission.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
A telegram to the Ba
from Richmond says:

A telegram to the Baltimore sun
from Richmond says;
There is an impression that those
in charge Of the movement looking to
the senatorial primaries in this state
are conducting their plans in hap
hazard sort of way This Is a
great mistake. There is the highest
authority for the statement that all OF
the arrangements for the 18th OF May
conference are being perfected IN the
most systematic and methodical man
ner.
1t is also predicted with great posi-
tiveness that Senator Martin will have
opposition, and that all or nearly all
of the counties of the State will be
canvassed before the November elect
ions. II so, a great battle inside Of
the Democratic party will be fought
which may lead to its being split in
twain.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13

20 fhs lut.r. OF Npotsyirdun CoVHtV:
Hayiu been appointed by the County
Court az Commonwealth 5 Attorney tO
ill out the unexpired term Of a. b.
Rawlings, deceased, and being urged
by many citizens from all parts Of the
county 70 become candidate for cleo
tion on the 25th Of May. for the full
term beginning July list, 1892 | desire
10 say if 1t be yonr pleasure 10 elect me
TO this position Of trust, 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, 1899-04-13

President Mckinley has notified Sen
ator Garter Of Montana. it is said, that
he will visit the Yellowstone Park some
time this summer. 1t is his intention
to make the journey in June. Mr.. Nc
Kiniey will probably swing around the
circle. take in California, Washington
and Oregon, and other far Western
States before he returns to Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
Tuesday, Way 2, 1899,

at II O. clock NJ. the real estate situated on
the west side of Princess Anne Street. in
Fredericksburg. between George and Com
merce streets, of which the late William s..
Barton died possessed, consisting OF his late
residence, office building end stable lot
In pursuance of the directions OF said de-
cree this real estate will be sold in three par
GELS, viz: The Dwelliog House and Lot, the
Office Building and Lot, and the Stable Lot.
The dividing line between the Dwelling
House and Lot and the Office Lot will be
drawn nine feet south OF the Office Build
ing. running at right angles from Princess
Anne street TO the rear line of the Dwelling
House Lot The dividing line between the
Office Lot and the Stable Lot shall be about
81 feet from the north end of the Office
Building so that the rear end Of J. ID. Rays
building shall be on the dividing line be-
tween the Office Lot and the Stable Lot.
The terms of sale will be, enough cash'to
pay the expenses of the sale and one-half OF
the purchase price OF each OF said parcels OF
real estate, and as to the remainder OF said
purchase money, on one years time, the de.
ferred payments bearing . per cent. interest
and the title retained till purchase money
paid in full, but any purchaser may pay all
cash.
The sale will be made subject to the con-
frmation Of the court. -
ST GEO. r. FITZHUGH,
W. J. LEAKE.
A. T. EMBREY,
Special Commissioners.
In the Clerks Office Of the Corporation
Court of the Corporation of Fredericksburg.
The National Bank Of Freder-
lcksDurg. ............. '''''' Tlalntihi
against
W. 8. Bartons Executors, ct. ais. Defendants
|, James P. Corbin, Clerk Of the said court,
do certify that the bond required of the
Special Commissioners by the decree render
ed in said cause on the 9Th day Of April,
1899, has been duly given.
Given under my hand as Clerk Of the said
court, this 9Th day Of April, 1896.
JAMES p. CORBIN.
apll.2wtd Clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
A Frightfal Blunder

VIII often cause horrible Burn, Seal d
Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salye, the
hest I'm the world, will Kill the pain and
promptly heal il. Cures Old Sores, Fever
Sores Ulcers. Boils, Felons. Corns, all Skin
Eruptions. Best Pile cure on earth. Only
y cts, a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by VI.
NJ Lewis. Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
The z. Warren Reed.

A new fighting steamer built at Pooo-
moke City, Md. has been named K. War
rem Reed, after Mr.. Reed, Of Edwards
& Reed, of Baltimore, for which firm the
vessel was built. She win be ready for
service in two weeks. She will be used
in Menhaden 1sheries and will hail
from Reedville, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
Washington and Lee Catalogue.

Washington and Lee University for
the session Of lS9S.99 had l57 students
Twenty.one States are represented
Virginia furnished eighty-six, West
Virginia eighteen. Kentucky sixteen
The increase of the students in attend
ance forty one are in the law depart
ment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
That Throbb,ng Headache.

Would quickly leave you, II you used DR..
Kings New life Pills. Thousands OF suner-
Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make
pure blood and strong nerves and build up
your health. Easy to take. Try them. Only
Is cents. Money back n not cured. Sold BY
VI. "a. Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
STAFFORD

ia tie Voters Of stafford :
/ hereby announce myself candi-
date for Clerk of Stafford County and
Circuit Courts | earnestly ask the
support of all my friends, promising. If
elected. to discharge the duties of the
Office faithfully and impartially.
James Ashby.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13

announce myself a candidate for re
election for Sheriff of Spotsylyania
county. Thanking you kindly for your
past suffrage, | respectfully ask your
support in the approaching election,
May 2jth, 1899, promising, If elected,
10 discharge the duties Of the Office t.
the best of my ability in the future, a.
I have endeavored to do in the past.
apll-td T. A. Harris.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
Official Adviees Of the Capture Of Santa

The following dispatch from General
Otis at Manila, was received at the
War Department in Washington Mon
day morning:
"Lawton's command captured Santa
Cruz. chief city of Lsguna De Bay.
this morning casualties, six wounded.
Insurgent troops driven. leaving sixty
eight dead on field and large number
wounded. A considerable number
captured. Lawton win pursue wsst.
ward. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
For Treasurer.

~ no lofDs ~ >pot.vlrdpi0.
respectfully announce myself can
didhte for reelection 10 the Office Of
Treasurer / am very grateful TO my
friends for the generous support Of the
past, and earnestly solicit their support
AZ the approaching election May % n ,
lSlJ
W q ntllard
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13

The British Government has selected
Mr.. O. N. E. Eliot. O. b.. as Brit
ish member of the joint commission
TO settle the Samoan question. MI
Eliot is a memberof the British EN-.
bassy In Washington,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
TO vote on the Railroad Question

At Mondays session of the County
Court Of Mathews, Judge G. I. Gar
nett entered an order FOR railroad
election to be held on May 20. The
amount asked for is $50, 900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13

near warrenton, Va, TO Mr.. Thyson,
Of Washington, for So 900.
The home of Hon. E. Z. Meredith
at Manassas, Va, was broken into on
Sunday night and his silver plate valu'
ed at about $50 stolen. The stoler
property was kept in one of the drawer,
of the sideboard in the dining-room'
and the empty drawer was found
short distance in the rear OF the
house.
A special grand jury at Bristol Mon
day indicted George f. Davis, Judge
VIM. F. Rhea's private secretary fol
shooting with intent to kill Gen. James
A. Walker on the night of March II
and also indicted Gen. Walker for tne
same offense, committed at the same
time, against w. s. Hamilton.
The Democrats of Northumberland
have nominated the following ticket
for county offices: For clerk, William
f. Cralle; for Commonwealth attor'
ney. Lloyd T. Smith; for treasurer,
James NJ Booth for commissioner Of
revenue, r. s. Brent; for sheriff, Frank
Settle. All, with the exception Of
sheriff and commissioner Of revenue.
are present incumbents. Twelve dele.
gates we're elected to attend the May
conysntion In Richmond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13

To tie Voters Of Caroline:
In announcing myself a candidate
for the office of Commonwealth At
torney, at the election to take place
on Thursday, May 25th, 1899, l would
express my gratitude for the generous
support given me by your favor years
ago. If elected, promise you faith
full discharge OF the duties Of the Of
fee
Respectfully,
j. II. DeJarnette,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13
CAROLINE

IN the Ior0s Of Carolpc a.
hereby announce myself an indie
pendent candidate for the Office Of
Commissioner Of the Revenue for dis
trict No. /, at the election which Will
take place on Thursday, May 20, 1899,
and | respectfully ask for your sup
port, ana | also respectfully ask nay
friends 10 take no part in the Demo
cratic primaries on the 81 day of May
II elected. | promise a faithful
honest, and impartial discharge Of the
duties Of the flee.
T. r. H.lliug
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-13

John Proctor, colored, has been sent
to the penitentiary from Fanquier
county, Va, for s years for robbing
Gus. Fugitt