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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22

Masked robbers bound the employees
and blew open the safe of the Fairmount
Park Transportation Company. of Phil
adelphis, on Monday night last, secur-
ing about 81 900.
President Nj Kinley attended the class
day exercises Of Smith College, Massa-
chusetts, and later went to the summit
of Mount Tom from Holyoke, Mass.
where he is visiting.
Charles E. Littlefeld, Republican
was elected to Congress from the Second
Maine district to succeed the late Mel
son Dingley on Monday last by 10, 900
majority.
Judge John T. Lowell. OF Front
Royal, who was paralyzed several
weeks ago, is steadily improving and
is able to walk about without as.
sistance.
The Louisa News says: The farmers
Of Louisa are enjoying one Of the finest
seasons for crops we ever saw. The
wheat drops are medium only, but the
corn, hay and tobacco crops promise
well.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22
Ambushed BY FilipinOs.
La Baltimore Sun SAYS

The Baltimore Sun says
The enemy ambushed column of
American troops yesterday about 20
miles from Manila, with the result
that FIVE Of our men were killed aud
% wounded Fighting continued all
day with severe losses on both sides.
Worse than the enemy's bullets were
the dangers incurred in oyerexertion
and exposure under the summer sun in a
malarious tropical climate Doubtless
the germs Of disease were planted in
many a gallant mans system during
the hard days work. Everyone must
pity the victims Of the mistaken policy
Of imperialism that causes the fighting
in Luz0n. IL the cause were a righteous
one the blasting Of so many lives might
be supposed to be balance by obvious
benefits, but as it is the war seems a
mere waste Of life and money.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22
With Pleasure Tender My Thanks
Failed At Annapolis.

Word has reached the Navy Depart
ment that three young men designated
by President Mckinley to take the en-
trance examination at the Naval Acad-
envy have failed in the examination
They are Gridley Of Pennsylvania, son
of the gallant commander of the Olym-
MIA. Admiral Dewey's flagship in the
battle Of Manila bay Bagley OF North
Carolina, brother of Ensign Worth
Bagley, who lost his life at Oardenas'
and Busbee Of the District Of Columbia
a grandson of Rear Admiral Worden,
the hero Of the Monitor in the war OF
the rebellion. All three Of the young
men named failed in the mental examin-
tim
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22

Delaware has entered into competition
with New Jersey as a bidder for the
trIsts. New Jersey few years ago
adopted laws particularly favorable for
the Incorporation of trusts, and as a
result secured fees aggregating an i'm
mense sum from trusts taking advan-
tage Of the favorable opportunities Of
fered. Delaware became covetous Of
the good fortune of its neighbor and
lately proceeded to frame law which
il was calculated would attract some of
the trusts into its limits. This law
gave rise to the formation of corpora
tion trust company of Delaware for the
purpose of facilitating incorporation in
that state.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22

The war in the Philippines is costing
the United state million of dollars
a day and apparently accomplishing
practically nothing.
A telegram from Manila says:
The volunteers hsve'not received the
proposition 10 re-enllst with any en-
thusiasm. The $3.50 offered them as
bounty does not seem 10 have appealed
to the troops, aud the Utah, Nebraska,
and Pennsylvania regiments VIII soon
sail for the United States with almost
their full quota of men, less those who
have fallen IN battle or have been strlck-
en- with disease.
Many of the volunteers appear to have
grown respondent over the Govern
ment's apparent neglect in failing TO
hasten fOrwad re-enfOrcements TO light
Ell the burden that has rested contin-
uously upon their sh builders for months.
Both General Funston and General
Hale have declined Oilers to remain on
duty in the Philippines as well as the
other officers in their commands. lhey
say that the men In their brigades are eX'
cellent fighters no regular troops or vet
Grams Of any war exceeding them in BRAY
cry, discipline and endurance, but there
is nevertheless q lack Of the patriotic
enthusiasm with which the volunteers
were filled when they enlisted IN the
Spanish war and for that reason as well
as desire to get rest after hard
campaign the two generals are anxious
to go home with their commands. The
arms of the home going troops VIII be
left here to be used in case of emergen-
cy
The hot rainy weather continues and
the hospitals receive new victims every
day. The oppressive atmosphere Is
enough u take the enthusiasm out OF
the most ardent fighters
Four hundred sick and discharged
soldiers who were able to be moved
were taken on board the transport In
diana yesterday and the ship sailed Tor
San Francisco today.
The California United States Senators
have wired the War Department as FOL-
lows:
Southern California supports Admin
istratiOn in its efforts to suppress the
Philippine instruction, and tenders
the President for immediate service
well organized and thoroughly discip'
lined regiment Of infantry. Officers
and men ready to embark as soon as
necessary field equipments can be fur
nished
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22
How a New York Judge Was Elected.

During the latter part ~ the after
noon session Of the indu7trill commits
sion on SAT urday there was an interest
ing debate over the statement Of the
witness. NJ l. Lockwood An OIL pro-
Queer Of Xelionople. Pa, that Judge
Albert Haisht # the New York court
Of appeals had been elected by a cor
ruptiou fund supplied by corporations
because Of his action in what il known
as the Matthews Casa proceeding Of
the railroad combination against the
independent reflners He afterward said
that while convinced the facts were AZ
he had stated he had not actually seen
the fund, therefore the statement was
an inference only.
At this point Mr. Farquhar Of the
commission rose 10 protest against the
character Of tbs testimony. saying that
Judge Hlight was his next door neigh
Dor and one If the purest men he had
ever known llo had never before heard
an impu'ation upon his character lle
appealed 90 Mr.. Lockwood to have the
statement stricken out Of his testimony
Tho statement" no said, ''was not
testimony, but is was pure libel "
Mr.. Lockwood said that he also knew
Judge lIaight aud that he had been
surprised at the apparent developments
The issue had been raised in the cam
paign aud he had understood that he
ran behind his ticket
After few general remarks by other
members Of the commission az TO the
adyisabilty Of striking out the entire
statement. Representative Bell made a
vigorous protest against the demand to
eliminate any OF the testimony. ltwa+
not. he said, the province Of the COM
mission to toll witness what he must
say. lie said he had noticed that some
members Of the commission were very
sensitive when something was said
which did not entirely fall in with
their predictions. IL was perfectly
competent for any man coming here 70
entertain opinions upon any u these
subjects aud 10 advance them or 10 criti.
else public officials In this cOnnec.
ton he said that Gov Larrabee Of Wis.
cOnsln had said that there were two
Judges on the supreme court bench who
were put there for the purpose Of secur-
ing the notification II the granger law
He also instance1 other cases in which
the railroads had secured the appoint
ment Of judges whose sympathies were
with them. II this was so, said Mr..
Bell, why should a mau be barred from
saying so: And if the commission was
not going to permit such testimony he
would be compelled to say when it came
TO making the report Of the commission
IL had not been non. partisan.
As another illustration Of the mani
pulations on the part Of the railroads,
he quoted republican member OF the
congressional postal commission as say
ing that its proceedings would come to
nought because the second assistant
postmaster general, who has charge Of
these matters, is in sympathy with the
railroads. man was not sacred, he
declared. because Of the place he occu'
pied, and if Judge on the bench il
elevated to his position by devious NEAR
il was not the duty Of the commission
70 screen him.
Former Congressman Phillips, presid'
ing. held that the testimony was com
petent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22

The downward tendency Of the bal.
ance Of trade in favor Of the United
States, which has been indicated for
the last four months, is evidence that
the balance will soon reach normal
condition. in striking contrast with
the enormous excess Of exports during
the last two years. This excess Of ex
cess of exports from the United States
reached 500. 1872 ,676 for the fiscal
year ending June 30 1898, and has
reached 1896 .267 ,O59 for the eleven
months ending May 1899. The excess
of exports of merchandise continued so
large during last winter that the fall
ing off during the spring has not yet
reduced the fguers for the fiscal year
to normal basis. but there is every
indication that the next fiscal year,
beginning July /, will show balance
not more than large enough to pay the
interest on American securities held
abroad, the freight charges Of foreign
vessels and other elements Of the real
balance. This is the opinion at the
bureau of statistics at Washington,
where a careful study Of the monthly
movement of the export and import Of
trade is made.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22
Fredericksburg Va.
Tn The Free Lanue

To The Free Lance
There have been several articles IN the
papers lately calling attention To the
condition of Chief Justice Marshall
grave. Being in Richmond i'll May. l
went with member Of his family to
Shockoe Hill Cemetery 70 investigate
the matter. The cemetery Is almost a
thing Of tie past, and the section is as
we'll kept up rs any, except where there
have been recent interments. The iron
fence Is in good condition. The grave
is covered by marble tomb. about
three feet high, with grarite slab. a
duplicate Of tine one he placed over his
wife's grave few years before his
death The inscription he wrote was
John Marshall, son of Thomas and
Mary Marshall. was horn the 9th of
September, l755; intermarried with
Mary Willis Amber the Bird Of January,
1872, departed this life the 9th day OF
July d" which can be read without the
slightest trouble. So surprised were
we at the conditions we found the
section in. we inquired OF the keeper II
any work had just been done he replied
none. Now if the State of Virginia, Us
intimated. wants to have charge Of Judge
Marshalls grave. as one of her dis
tinguished sons. whom she wishes to nom
or. | feel assured those who have been
so faithful. for the last sixty years
would gladly allow her that privilege.
but not because II was neglected.
Sometime ago The Free Lance pub
lished from some exchange q statement
that the grave Of John Marshall was in
an utterly neglected condition. The
foregoing, from q highly intelligent
person who has been to the spot, refutes
the story. The Free Lance, however
thinks that there ought to be monu'
ment over SO eminent a Jurist the most
distinguished the country has ever pro-
duced. And if the Bar Association Of
Virginia should take mp the matter IT
believes it would be joined by the Bar
Association of the United States and a
monument suitable TO so great a mem
orr would be erected If The Free
Lance is not mistaken, the alleged neg
lected condition of the grave of Chief
Justice Marshall was brought to the at
tentiou of the public in one Of the
Richmond dailies
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22
The Navy In Need OF Officers.

The navy is in sad need Of more off,
GERS AS a result of the lack Of COM
missioned officers three ships are already
laid up and cannot be placed in COM
mission, although they have just been
fitted out at great cost to the govern
ment They are the Bancroft and the
Topeka, at the Boston navy yard. and
the Ranger, at the Mare Island (Oal }
navy yard All of them are ships of
the cruising type and very useful in
the class of work which now devolves
upon the service Nearly all the naval
officers are on duty. The shore duty
to which each naval officer is entitled
has been shortened. and hardly any one
secures the customary tour of duty on
shore before his return to duty on ship
board.
Other ships will be ready for service
shortly, and with the new vessels which
are nearing completion. the demand for
naval officers will become more urgent.
The prospect is that ships which have
been in commission will have to be
placed in ordinary and the newer ves-
sells put on the active list. 1t is posi-
BILE, however, to meet the situation by
decreasing the number of officers at
tached to each ship of war. This could
be done, it is said. without overtaxing
the officers, and would give greater op.
portupity for individual service and the
chance for independent command.
There is no difficulty about getting
enough enlisted men. The force at
present on duty is 10. 656 men and 1877
boys and apprentices, and this is not
up to the authorized strength, which is
II, 800 men and $500 apprentices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22

Cleveland street car riots furnished
bloody scenes on Tuesday last probably
as many as s 900 were engaged in them.
Oars were knocked into flinders and
the strikers boarded a car disguised as
passengers and assaulted the conductor
with q coupling piu-one motorman
opened fire on the crowd with re-
volver and did some damage. The
police dispersed the mobs There is said
to be prospect Of a settlement of the
strike.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22

Il is now known beyond any
reasonable doubt that the surface trac-
tion railway facilities Of the cities Of
New York. Philadelphia, Pittsburg,
and Chicago are controlled by 8 group
Of four men. representing an aggrega-
ted capital approximately 800, 900, 900,
In other words, great street rail-
way trust covering at present the four
cities named and others in prospect
have been formed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22

The June number VI the Southern
Magazine its first issue, published At Ma
nasass by Mr.. W. II W. Moran, editor Of
the Manassas Journal is received It's
literary merit and typography are equal
to the best Magazines. We sincerely
trust it will receive the generous sup
port it merits The following is its
table OF contents
The Outlook for Southern Literature.
by Prof. Kent, Univ. Of Va; Me
Lassie, poem, by Vim Page Carter
Government and High Education. Hon
r. W. Moore Put up thy Sword, Dr.
II. NJ. Clarkson Judge Longstreet and
the Georgia Scenes, James b Hodg-
kin; The Lords FORGET Ne Nots,
poem, Henry L. Flash Goethe Mild
red Rutherford The Man with the
Hoe, Edwin Markham; George Bal.
combe, reprint. Beverley Tucker A
Storm at Sea, ". H. Gibbs; Thirty
Years After, Ellen Henderson Fa
nous Southern poems, &c.
The July number will contain three
interesting articles-a narrative of the
battle Of Fredericksburg in 1852, q
short sketch Of Robert Toombs aud the
religious views OF Thomas Jefferson
The price is 81 co per year, or ten cents
copy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22
Rad Hot From The Gun

Was the ball that hit G. b. Steadman
of Newark. Mich. in the Civil War.
It caused horrible Ulcers that no treat
ment helped for 90 years. Then Buck
lens Arnica Salve cured him Cures
Oats, Bruises Burns. Boils, Felons,
Oorns. Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cnre
on earth. rs OTIS. box. Cure guaran
teed. Sold by NJ NJ. Lewis, Druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22
A New Life Insurance Company

Richmond Va, June 30 Arrange
ments have been perfected for starting
a new oldline life insurance company
here The paid-up capital is to be 1900,
900. Those engaged in this project
include some of the best -know business
men here There was paid to nonresi-
dent companies during the past year
81 900, 600 in life insurance premiums
in excess Of the death losses sustain
ed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22


1t is said the nearest estimate as TO
the quota of the Senators and Repre-
sentatives, for appointment as clerks in
the Census Department at Washington
is FIVE, or four, at the least. Thus, Vir-
giuia, having two Senators and ten
Representatives, would be entitled to
sixty clerks one-half being Democrats
and the other Republicans.
1t is now said that there will be no
competitive examinations for these
places. They can only be obtained by
the endorsement Of Senator or Repre-
sentative or the Republican State Com
mittee of Virginia. of which Park Ag-
new is at the head, and while the ap-
plicant will have to undergo an exam.
ination, under rules prescribed by the
OWL Service Commission, it will be
non competitive, and designed only tC
ascertain that the person is qualified.
The minimum, 70 per cent, will be re
quired in this non competitive exami
nation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22

Senator Martin has given up his
rooms at Murphy's Hotel and has chang
ed his headquarters to his residence,
near Scottsville. His brother, Mr.. Leslie
Martin, who is his private secretary IL
with him Mr. Martin will come to
Richmond frequently for conference
with his friends. He is fully convinced
now that the opposition to him will
amount to but little, bat he will not
let the grass grow under his feet Rich
mond Correspondent Index Appeal.
twill be seen that Senator Martin re-
CARDS any practical opposition to him
as ended.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22

As a means 10 defeat Mr. Martin the
effort 70 hold nominating convention
was good politics. bat the fight was
made too late. In the Roanoke conven
ton, where W. y. Jones inaugurated
the fight. it might have been carried TO
IA successful issue but the opponents OF
Martin did not, at that time, unite In
the movement Martin was then a
whipped candidate. His presence ere
ated not the least enthusiasm. When
ever he came before the audience. and
ne came often, he fell like wet blanket
on the delegates and spectators Con.
gresham Jones inaugurated and lead
an able fight against Martin, and al
most single handed he nearly won, but
the opponents Of Senator Martin did not
see their opportunity and let II slip
them. Since then Mr. Martin has been
putting up his political fences, and in
two years the situation has 50 changed
that he now appears to be an lnyincl-
BILE candidate 10 succeed himself IN the
Senate. WarrentOn Nlrglnlan
The foregoing is about the tersest state
ment Of the rise, progress and failure
of the movement to Dust Martin from
the L. S Senate The Free Lance has
read outside of its own columns. Just
after the Roanoke convention The Free
Lance pointed out to Congressman Jones
his opportunity. but he hesitated and
waited, and now he is not i'll the race.
In politics as in love and war, it is, a.
the French say, rAudaceter that wins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22

Camp Meade, Pennsylvania. will be
broken up and moved elsewhere, owing
to the displeasure of the Government at
the prosecution Of the army canteen by
the Pennsylvania authorities.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22

A fine three quarter length portrait,
In oils Of Lieutenant General Richard
>. Ewell was added last night to that
unique collection Of Confederate sol.
diers, which is the pride Of Lee Camp.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22

A sad accident occurred at the home
of Mr.. f. s. Orrison. near Taylors-
town, in Loudoun county, a day or two
ago. when his wife, most estimable
lady Of about % years. was burned to
death.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22

The pea pack in Baltimore and, in
fact, in all parts Of the country will be
smaller this year than it has been for
years, and prices for the canned pro-
duct will be considerably advanced 1t
is estimated that 90, 600, coo will repre-
sent the loss
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22
Weather forecast for Fred
ericks6uT0 and oiciRitu.
Fair Thursday, Light North
TO north aoeSt lCiRdS.

The total gold production of the
United States in 1898 amounted to $t4,'
46S. 900. an increase of s7,lOO. 600 over
1897.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22
Office Of G. N. WELDON.
Go. Supt. OF Schools,
Bellfair Mills. Stafford 90. Va,
June IL, 1899


Bellfair Mills, Stafford 90. Va,
June H. 1899.
The annual examination OF white
applicants for certification Will be held
at Stafford Courthouse on wednesday
and Thursday August the lst aud Snd /,
1899. and for colored teachers at Mace
donna School House. near Aqua, on
the Srd and 4th following. It Is use:
less TO impress all interested parties OF
the importance for their Individual in
terest, in being present promptly at 3
A NJ each day provided with writing
material.
The Summer Normal, which will be
held at Fredericksburg from June the
26th 10 July 22nd. inclusive. must i'm
press the Stafford teachers OF the inn
portance of attending in q body. Such
a splendid opportunity for educational
advancement may not present itself
again very soon. urge you all to at
tend. u. NJ. WEEOON,
90. Supt. of Schools.
je2s.2t Stafford Co., Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22

Thirteen new cardinals were created
by the Pope. at a oonsistory held In
Rome Monday. but there were none
for America
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22

The Cape Charles Pioneer abiding to
the candidacy Of Hon. W. A Little
for Congress says
MIR. Little is about one OF the
most brilliant lawyers in the State, and
would make an able. fearless. faithful
representative. We no doubt will have
number of good men to select from,
when the proper time arrives and it
will be a very interesting race. to look
forward TO- as there will be several
candidates from the Eastern Shore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22
It EcuctlOheUuIB, v
K. d. Withers.

This little edition is bound in full
calf, about 41zx61a inches in size. and
is wonderfully well preserved. The
writer. being somewhat of printer
himself, is interested to know that at
this early date, 1924, Fredericksburg
boasted OF publishing house equal TO
the task of getting out such set of
poetical works.
kindly ask someone who is posted on
such matters.in your city to give me
such information, briefly, in connec-
tion with this publisher, or the pub
location Of this set of books, as he may
have at his command.
Thanking you in advance for your
courtesy, we are
Very respectfully,
The Stone Printing & Manufac ing Go.
Dictated by Mr.. Stone.
The Free Lance has made much pri-
vate inquiry with the view Of answer
ing, If possible, the foregoing, but
without avail. 1t now prints the letter
with the hope that some subscriber OF
reader may furnish the writer and this
paper an answer If possible. As it has
been but seventy-five years ego, The
Free Lance hopes for some information
from the older people about the matter
II seems, as our correspondent says, that
a. early as 1924 Fredericksburg was
equal to the task of getting out such q
81 Of poetic works.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22

In the street car strike now on at
Cleveland, Ohio, the women are hurl-
ing bricks at nOn.uniOn men, and
greasing the railway tracks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22

bless DR.. Miles Nervine.
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases OF the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DR. MILES MEDICA.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-22

1900 yards Grenadine Lawns, worth l2s. for
Sets. per yard
One lot Lace Stripe Lawns, worth 49, Tor Bets.
per yard.
One lot Hair Line Batste, worth lOcts for ia