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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
A Southern Republican Gets an oMco

President Mckinley has appointed
John &. Long, Of Florida, as diplo
matte agent and consul general Of the
United States to Cairo. Egypt. in
place Of Thomas 8 Harrison, whose
term has expired.
John G.. Long was born in Whining
ton, n. c., August 10. 1916. His
father. Baptist preacher. moved to
Florida in lS47, and Mr. Long has re.
mainded there ever since. He is a
native Southern Republican, whose
hrst vote was cast for u s. Grant and
last for william Mckinley. He helped
TO organize the Republican party in
Florida in 1867, and has been an active
and potent factor ever since. In 1884
he became prominent in national
politics, at that time leading the
Blaine forces from the South in the
national convention at Chicago.
Mr. Long lives in St. Augustine. 1t
Is said that he has ample means to
maintain the honor and dignity Of his
new position.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04

The Omaha World. Herald. a Repuo
licsn organ OF good standing, Is
Quoted as authority for the following
remarkable statement
Senator CushmAn X. DAVE OF
Minnesota. stands dangerously CT lse 10
william Mckinley. he Is the ADMIN
istrstion's mouthpiecs in the Senate
He is likewise chairman OF the senate
Committee on Foreign Affairs. And
Senator Davis says, speaking as one
having authority, that nothing Will be
done by the coming Congress toward
formulating . policy for the future
government Of the Philippines or
Cuba.
Il would interest the country 10
know just why the coming Congress
will evade its responsibility in the mat
ter OF Cuba and the Philippines. Thus
far. the responsibility has necessarily
rested on the President, and he has
accordingly. sustained it 10 the best OF
his ability under the circumstances
Bat we hnd il difficuls 10 believe shat
the President will not recommend
some course OF action TO Congress, and
still more difficult to believe that Con-
gress will fail in its obvious duty TO take
proper action in the premises. We
are inclined to think, indeed ths'
Senator Davis has been misunderstood
By the esteemed World Herald. Wash
ington, D. O. Post.
IL is not diff ,ult 10 understand The
policy Of imperialism is 10 be kept IN
the bscA ground, if possible, until after
the presidential election in 1900
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
His Life Was Sayoi.

Mr. + Lilly, pr minent citizen
Of Hannibal. Mo, lately had a wonder
fol deliverance from a ffightful death
In telling II II he says d" Wa taken
with Typhoid Fever. that ran into
Pneumonia Nv lungs became harden
ed. | was 40 weak | couldu' eyen sit
up in bed Nothing helped me- ex-
pected 70 soon die ~ Consumption
when l heard Of Dr. Kings New Di
covery. One bottle gave great relief
| continued TO use 1t, and now am well
and strong. | can say too much IN it,
praise " This marvellous medicine Is
the surest and quickest cure IN the
world for all throat and Lung Trouble
Regular sizes 80 cents and s. co. Trial
bottles free at NJ " Lewis Drug
Store every bottle guaranteed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04

The Philippine Commissioners sub
mitted preliminary report to Presi-
dent Mckinley, in which they recon-
mend that the Philippines be held in.
definitely. The say the natives are not
now .cap,ble Of self government and
need American control and guidance.
President Mckinley, ii is stated. APP
proves Of Gen. Fitzhugh Lees recent
declaration that the Oubans will be
given their independence as soon as
practicable, but that the time has not
vet arrived for the withdrawal OF Amer
lean authority from the island.
In his annual report Admiral Crown
inshield sharply arraigns Congress for
its failure to reward the officers deslg-
mated by the Navy Department for adj
vsncemeut for meritorious services in
the war with Spain.
The assurance that the Trigg Ship.
building Company Of Richmond Will
certainly get one of the six cruisers to
build is received in that city with gen.
ersl rejoicing. The construction of this
vessel will necessitate increasing the
force of workmen in the Richmond
ward from 600 to about 1900 The
Trigg yards will be greatly enlarged
and at once place them on footing
which will mean that Richmond is in
the shipbuilding business to stay.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
Z. w. StearnS,
OPERA HOUSE DRY GOODS STORE
Richmond's Trade Parade.

The trade parade in Richmond last
Wednesday was the finest display OF
the kind ever witnessed in that city.
Every industry was represented and it
composed an army of workers including
nearly 800 oolored men. President Nc
Kinley was prevented by the stor m
from witnessing the display. which was
scheduled for Tuesday. but necessarily
postponed on account Of the rain. The
success Of the display shows what Rich
mond has attained in the industrial
world, as well as the good llowship
existing between the wh ite and color
ed races
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
Evans Would Not Exchange.

Quite stir WAS caused in political
circles in Nashville, Tenn, when 1t
was known that letter had been re.
ceived from Pension o. mmissioner
Evans in regard to the story that he
b I'd been offered the governor general
ship of Cuba by the administration pro-
viding he would resign as Pension
Com missioner
Commissioner Evans states that he
positively refused the offer; that he
was doing his duty and was not to be
inundated or exchanged - He states
further, that if he should be exchanged
for doing his duty in the Pension Office
and sent to Cuba that he might be ex-
changed there also
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
Deaths in the !. s. Army Betw cen Nay
!. and June 30. 1899.

A recapitulation Of the casualties in
actions and deaths in the regular al
volunteer armies between May /, 1895
aud June 30, 1899 contained in the all
nual report Of the adult ant general Of
the army, shows grand total Of 10 .076
men. The casualty list alone aggregates
3 454, Of whom 30 officers and l5S EN-
listed men were killed and 10, officers
and 2, 7G4 enlisted men wounded The
death list. numberingIG .6l0. was made
up Of PA officers and 6 .39j enlisted
men. or this total but Is officers and
45s enlisted men were killed, the re-
mainder OF the deaths resulting from
various causes, including the follow
ing Wounds. 10 officers and 1872 enlist.
ed men disease, lG5 Off )ers aud .. 3 IL ell
listed men accident, e officers and 300
men drowning, 3 officers and IS men ;
suicide, 2 officers and % men, and muir.
ders or homicide, % enlisted men In
the regular army the total casualties
in actions and deaths amounted to 4, 1855
and in the volunteer establishment 10
6.92l.
In the casualty list the regulars had
1877 officers and the volunteers 100 Of
fcers and /, 1863 enlisted men killed and
wounded In she regular army between
April 30. 1899, and June 30 1899, OH
enlisted men were discharged by sen.
tence Of general court martial. and
2 .946 enlisted men deserted. Three Of
flcers Of the regular army who were
killed also held commissions in the vol.
unteeer forces in which they are in
cluded in the above reorganization.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04

Gv Tyler and Mayor Taylor. Of
Richmond. have designated November
=, the dav upon which the monument
90 Miss Winnie Davis is 70 be unveiled,
as q half holiday This will be the
first time IN the history Of the State
or city, it is said, that proclamation
has been issued naming q holiday in
honor Of woman Exchange
1t is not the first time that the Cover
nor Of this State has.hoRored a woman =
memory in an especial manner The
precedent for this was set by Gov.
o Ferrall when he and his staff visit
ed fredericksburg May 10. 1894 70
meet President Cleveland and his Cab
met. 20 do honor 80 the memory II
Mary, the mother Of Washington, at the
uuveiling Of the monument erected
to her memory by the patriotic ladies'
u America
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
SPANISH AMERICAN ISLANDS.
Four warships Racing TO Manila

Washington. Nov 2-The New Or.
leans arrived at Ponta Delgads yester-
day, OF the way to Manila via Suez.
There are now four United States war.
ships racing to Manila across the At.
lsntic and the Pacitio--the BROOKLYN
which sailed yesterday from Gibraltar
for Port Said the Marietta, which is
somewhere between Ponta Delgada and
Gibraltar the New Orleans. today re-
ported as starting from the Azores for
Gibraltar. and the Newark. which ar
rived on October % at Honolulu.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
Hanna Jeerei ty Crowd Of c'l'red
Labor!ng Men


A dispatch from Cleveland, ohio,
saws. Senator Hanna had another in
teresting experience tonight, when be
addressed an audience Of labOring men,
many Of whom were negroes, in the
Fourteenth Ward His speech was
largely along the line Of those be has
been making for several weeks, and,
as has been his experience at previous
ward meetings, he was greeted with
wild bowls for Jones. Of Toledo. when
ever the Golden Rule mayors name
was mentioned by the Senator.
Hanna said Jones was all right per-
soually. but had no right 10 be can
didate. as he represented no party aud
Hanna said. party adherence was neces-
sary. However, shouts Of Jones. he :
the boy drowned the Senator's pug
nacious elcquence References to Bryan
occasioned cheers for the silver cham
piou and jaers when Hanna said that
Bryan would be beaten worse than in
1896. If nominated.
The climax came when Harry {
Smith. colored, a bitter anti-Hanns
Republican bat a candidate for the
Legislature arose 70 speak Smith :
friends gave him An ovation. and al
though Senator Hanna was seated on
the platform. the room rang with eI-
ceediuRly uncomplimentary remarks
about the push that's trying t. do
YOU " ami the man at the head Il
it. Hanna was not phased
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
Nc Right to vgliness.

The woman who is lovely in face
form and temper Will always have
friends, but one who would be sttrac-
tive must keep her health IL she l.
weak. sickly and all run down, she will
be nervous and irritable II she has
constipation or kidney trouble, her i'm
pure blood will cause pimples. blotches,
skin eruptions and wretched com
plexion Electric Bitters Is the best
medicine in the world 10 regulate
stomach. liver aud kidneys and to purify
the blood IL gives strong nerves
bright eyes, smooth, velyety SKIN, rich
complexion 1t will make good look
ing. charming woman OF run-dow n
invalid OIly 80 cents at NJ NJ Lewis
Drug Store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
:var $4,000 Recovered from the vrior
Pa:if: Railway.

Attorney General Griggs a few days
ago turned into the treasury the sum Of
1921 coo, part Of the proceeds Of dividend
recently declared by the receiver Of the
Uuion Pacific Railroad Company. The
governments right TO participate in
this dividend was established by de-
cree Of the federal court at ST. Paul.
MINI. This sum is in addition to
that which the government realized i n
its settlement of the Pacific railroad
debt At the time Of the settlement
the governor had no knowledge Of the
cOmpAny's resources from which this
dividend was paid The property from
which it was derived consisted OF per.
sonsl assets not pertaining to the road
proper Upon learning Of these assets
the government, entered claim for its
legal share and obtained judgment.
Attorney General Griggs has asim-
liar suit pending from which he hopes
TO derive half million for the govern.
ment
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04

" The Philippines are now as much
part Of the United StAtes rs thAt
street, said Senator Daniel. p)intI \
through the window 10 the street.
" They were made such 10y She treaty
n eotisted with Spain 10y the minis
.ioners Of the United States. and rHti-
ned by the Uui,ed States Senate |
opposed the ratification II that tenty e..
but have not publicly criticised ~
since, 49, felt couli hardly d. ~.
Mir BRYAN was In Washington while
the treaty was under confederation. and
urged all the Democratic Senators So
vote FOR 1t However. he hiss since
been very pronounced in hlseXprc'sion'
regarding she American policy towards
she Philippines
&C. do not think now aud did me-
think when the treaty. 4 peace was
under consideration. that Is was wise
for us So annex she Philippines Tho
inhabitants ~ She islands form an oils
podrida such AZ We dN ne, care to have
IN our country Eut they are annexed
now The proper view & she s3ldter
aud she citizen is that we must not 70
tire under Are We are there. and must
make the best u II
CUBAN ANNKNArloN.
Il think Cuba should he annexed s.
she United States. continued Senator
Daniel. though the pNople II Cuba are
much like those 4 the Philippines |
understand from friend who has been
50 the Philippines that while there Is
some civilization IN the cities among
the people who hsve warmed them'
selves AZ ,he city hearth. as Is were
there is veneering Of civilization. bnt
thirty miles from Manila there are
thousands u people who do not wear
clothes, and whose weapons are poison
ed arrows In Cubs | saw enough 20
convince me that the inhabitants are
far from being what men who have she
ballots placed in their hands should be
You cannot tell where the line be-
tween the two races begins and ends II
would be . parody upon the elective
franchise 30 have those people voting
upon the question u annexation. -
The foregoing from the Richmond
Dispatch q last Tuesday indicates the
views Of the senior Senator from Vir-
giuia and in holding and uttering these
views MAJ Daniel is much nearer
Mark Hanna than Vim ! Bryan. from
whom. il looks, as If he has resolved 70 out
loose, II not to fight FOR reconciliation
in 1900 What is ailing the distinguish
ed Senator from Virginia: Senator Dan
lei. in opposing the Spanish tresty last
winter, said substantially that he could
never be made to agree to recognize she
United States Of America aud Asia. Is
seems thas John Warwick now pitches
his tune 80 different key. Ii will
soon be seen whether Senator Daniel is
greater than the Virginia Democracy.
In the desperate battle which Mark
Hanna is waging in Ohio, these utter
ances Of Senator Daniels will be "ap-
pies Of gold in pictures Of silver To
Vim. J Bryan, battling with the fierce
elements n Nebraska. they are pro badly
a. worm wood and gal
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04

Mr. W. r. Trigg, president Of the
Trigg Shipbuilding Company Of Rich
mond, has received the following tele
gram from Mr.. Scott, president tf the
Scott Shtpbuilding Company;
San Francisco, Gal. Oct 30. Shake
over the realization. may greater fame
and renown than Oregon or Olympia
await Shubrick and her builder We
wish you success OF every point Pacific
dips ner colors to Atlantic.
The Scott Company are the builders
OF the Oregon and Olympia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04

At no Time is Man Secure from At.
tacks OF such disorders Of the stomach as
cholera morbus. and diarrhpl but these
complaints are common during the
heated term, when it Is dangerous 10
neglect them Pain-Killer IL a remedy
that has never failed and the severest
attacks have been cured by it. Avoid
substitutes, there is but one Pain Killer
Perry Davis. 25c. and SOC.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
Volcanic Erurtions

are grand. bat Skin Eruptions rob life
of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Sslye cures
them; also Old Raining and Fever
Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felops. Oorns,
Warts, Outs, Bruises. Burns, Scalds.
Ohspped Hands, Chilblains. Best Pile
cure on ssrth Drives out Pains and
Aches Ouly 25c box Cure guar
anteed Sold by NJ NJ Lewis. Drug
gist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04

Miss Isabella d Sampson. of Batna.
Oulpeper, and Mr.. E E England. Of
Orange, were quietly married at Halle
wood, the home Of the bride, in Oul-
pepper Wednesday morning. ODly the i'm.
mediate families present. Rev. Garter
Page. OF the Epicopal church per.
formed the ceremony
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
Weather forecast for FTed
ericksburo and cicinitV
Saturday fair and colder.

Snow has fallen in the Mississippi
Valley as far South as Oairo; III anu
rain is reported in the OHIO Nalley ana
Tennessee. Tue temperature Is below
the seasonal aversge in the central
valleys, the lake regions and in the
North Atlantic States. Ia the middle
and Lower Mississippi Valley and the
Southwest the temperature is 10 de,
greece TO 20 degrees below the seasonal
average
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04

The acknowledgment by the physicians
and the family OF Vice President Ho-
bart that the disease he is suffering
from is incurable and that, while his
tenure Of life is Of predetermined durs-
tion, be will never again return TO
Washington or re-enter public life, has
caused much regret
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
BLACK GOODS.

\ hundred women know and can
testify % the merit # the Black Goods
sold here during the past six years
There are some Of them here today and
If you buy At these prices you Il save
enough on the material O. buy your lin
lugs
- in Black All Wool Bourette Cloth
worth soc, reduced TO 80 yard
ID in Black Mohair, sold at 81 D., re-
duced % 2jc a yard
% in Black Granite Cloth sold for
,5,. reduced IN 59c yard
30 IN. Black Extra Heavy Mohair, elc-
CANT wearer. sold for : % now
So yard
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
Shamrock Starts For Home

New York. Nov 2-The defeated cup
challenger Shamrock in tow of the tug
James A. Lawrence and followed by
Sir Thomas Lipton's steam yacht Erin.
left this port today homewsrd bound.
Passing steam craft saluted the yacht.
which dipped her colors in response.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
What Aguinaldo Says.

Manila, Nov, 2.-Aguinsldo has is
sued proclamation announcing that
the American Congress will meet in
December to decide whether 1.-The i'm
perislism poi cy', and this bloody
work are 30 be continued.
He exhorts his soldiers to conduct
themselves so that Congress will con-
slider them worthy Of independence.
Aguinaldo also requests the priests TO
abstain from politics and TO redeem the
church from the "bsse name which the
misdeeds Of the friars have given it. -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
pismarck's Iron Nerve

was the result of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous energy
are not found where Stomach Liver,
Kidneys and Bowels are out OF order
II you want these qualities and the
success they bring, use DR. Kings New
Life Pills. They develop every power
Of brain and body. Only 25c. at NJ. Nj.
Lewis drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
Notice Of Redemption Of
Gas Bonds.
To the holders Of the Fredericksburg
Gas Bonds.

To the holders Of the Fredericksburg
Gas Bonds
Resolved, By the Common Council OF
the city OF fredericksburg, Va, That
IN Pursuance Of the Act Of the General
Assembly Of Virginia approved March
It'll. 1890. entitled. " An act 70 allow
the city Of Fredericksburg 70 supply
gas for the use Of said city and 20 issue
bonds Of the city 70 effect said pur-
pose, " wherein the city is authorized
10 borrow $25 600, and 70 issue and ne
gotIate its bonds for the same, said
bonds 10 be known aud designated as
Fredericksburg Gas Bonds, and where.
IN it is expressly provided that 1.-The
principal u said bonds shall be payable
thirty years after the fret day OF jan
uary 1899. or upon the call Of said
Council at any time after ten years
from said date the said Olty Council
doth call in the bonds Of the face value
Of S25 600. bearing date on the first day
If July, 1891. and payable on the nrst
day Of January. 1920, issued IN pursu'
auce OF said Act Of March 4th. 1880.
And doth require sll said bonds and the
coupons belonging 10 the same TO be
presented for payment at the office OF
the City Treasurer Of Fredericksburg.
In Fredericksburg. Va. on the second
day Of January, 1900, and doth declare
and resolve that all interest shall cease
upon said bonds from and after the said
second day Of January, 1900. 10 being
the purpose Of the city 70 pay all said
bonds on said last mentioned day as
said city is fully authorized 70 do BY
the foregoing Act Of the General AS
sembly Of Virginia.
Resolved further. That the Finance
Committee do publish in such newspa-
pers as they may deem proper and AZ
least once q week for eight successive
weeks the foregoing resolution and the
same shall be attested by the signature
Of the Mayor, the Clerk Of the Council
and the Finance Committee.
Attest
James p OOrbin, A L. Rowe,
Clerk. Mayor.
~ G.. Willis,
+ d. Cole,
W. S Embrey,
)ct2l.wSw Finance Committee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04

Handsome Jets. Pls-amentries
Gimps. Sptngle Nets, Rich Laces Jewel
Bands. Braids 90. Pearl and Jet Or.
naments, Points, Collars, Yokes, All
Over Lsces, &c.
25c saved on every dollar means
saving when you bay trimmings
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
FOREIGN Affairs.

Communication with Ladysmith has
been cut off and it is reported that the
Beers have gotten in the rear Of the
British army.
Six thousand Beers are now pressing
around Kimberley.
General Castro, the Venezuelan rev.
ofutionary leader. has blocksded Porto
Cabello.
SPANISH AMERICAN ISLANDS.
American troops have strongly garri.
soned the Philippine towns Of Iloilo.
Jaro and MolO, where trouble is feared.
A riot occurred at the Office of La
Union Espanola, Havana paper which
published an article that was taken a.
d reflection on Cuban women.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
Aruinaldo Names His Son After George
Washington.

Hongkong, Nov. Mrs Aguinsldo
has given birth to a son. Aguinaldo
bad a great christening ceremony. and
named the boy George Washington
Aguinaldo.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
SILKS.

Probably there are more Silks here
than you Il find in any other twost res
They must be sold and whatever your
SIX wants my be you can find II here
at greatly reduced prices.
Rich, Heavy, Black Satin q in. wide
worth today 81 &c, for soc yard
Fig Taffeta aud India Silks. worth
Zoe. for 59c a yard
S1i2c quality for 69c yard.
Come and see the others. They
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
Three Islands North Of Luzon Claimed
by Spain

Madrid. OF 81 A sensation was
caused in the Senate today by the
declaration Of Count a Almenas that,
owing tu the ignorance Of the Spanish
American Ieace treaty commissioners
three islands of the Philippine group
the two RAtaneucs and the Catalan
Islands. both north II Lu1on, were not
included IN the scope II the treaty
Those islands. hc asserted. ought 10
hc mnde the basis ~ the negotiations
for the liberation of the Spanish prison
crs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
Doctors Can't
Cure It!

Contagious blood poison Is absolutely
beyond tho skill Of the doctors They
may dose a patient for years on their
mercurlnl and potash remedies, but he
will never no rid Of the disease on tho
other hand, his condition viii grow
steadily worse s s. 8. is the only cure
FOR this terrible affection, because it is
the only remedy which goes direct 10
the cause o. the disease and forces it
from the -ystem
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
WRAPS.

We have splendid line OF Chill.
dren's Refer Jac kets and Ladies'
Cloth and Plush CApes. probably bet.
ter assortment Of the former than any
mouse here. and these are oil going OF
reduced prices We have some elegant
warm Jackets for women. that are good
for cold, stormy weather, especially TO
save your good cloak, suitable for wear
ing 10 work and for service. These are
AZ greatly reduced prices
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
Sligo for Sale or Rent.

This farm, partly within the limits
of the Corporation. is offered for SALE
OR RENT. Procession given at rea-
sonable notice For particulars cal on
or write MAGRATH 81 OHESLEY.
The owners would prefer renting.
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