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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-07-15
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Along with Goethe's dying cry for
more light must go laundering down
the ages the cry of the Kaiser for
more soap" When Il delegation from
the medical congress called upon the
latter he listened attentively to an ac-
count of their proceedings ana asked
many questions bearing upon the work.
Then In conversation, after the formal
reception was ended, he remarked with
characteristic impulsiveness, Soap,
more soap! That's the weapon to check
disease" Technically the Kaiser Is
right. Saponliicatlon is civilization.
General Wood proceeded upon that the
DRY In Santiago and proved it. Con
taglous diseases, scientists tell MS, are
dirt diseases. Eradicate the dirt and
you arrest cOntaglOn and its cOnse-
quent disruption Of society. 1t all de-
ponds upon your definition of soap. If
the ordinary combination of oils ana
alkall are considered the crying need
of the world Is more soap, as the soap
trust will readily agree. II by the term
is meant political lubricant we have
entirely too much soap already.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-07-15

Speaking Of State politics when asked
who would be the Republican candi-
date for Governor, Revenue Collector
Fred Il. Coyne said: well, on the gov
crnorship | do not think 1t would be
wise TO say anything at this time
There are five or six candidates for
Governor in the field, and they are all
friends, and you see ] cannot talk, !
am opposed to any anti movement ]
believe in getting good strong candi-
date and being for our fellow, and not
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-07-15
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Many Democrats talk of Hon. Clay
ton +. Crafts for Governor. and Hon.
Free L. Morris. of Watscka. ILL.,. for
Attorney General. while from out In
the state comes the news that Edward
G. IIawley and Daniel y. Berry are
h,istling for all they are worth to So
cure the nominations for Lieutenant
Governor and Attorney General of ILL
nois. The above mentioned gentlemen
are all eX-members of the Illinois state
LEGISLATURE,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-07-15

The popular Lakeside Hotel M Eos
Lake Is doing n great business under
the progressive management of Y. Mel
son.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-07-15

Congressman William 1.ormcr has
not declared himself In favor of the re-
nomination of Scion II. Case In the
Second Senatorial District.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
Repubiican Caucus,

The caucus II House Republicans o.
cupied two and half hours last Sat
urday evening in the Hall OF Repre-
sentatiyes. 1t was marked by com
plete harmony. even TO an agreement
for the adoption Of the Reed rules Of
the Fifty fourth and the Fifty fifth
Congresses for the next two years.
This was not accomplished without
the expression Of some differing opin-
ions and some opposing arguments par
tlcularly by COL Hepburn. Of Iowa,
who favored certain mod fications
II wever, when the vote was finally
taken on the resolution. which Repre-.
sentative Dalzell. Of the old Oommltt' o
on Rules offered, there was not dis
sentiDg voice. This undoubtedly
means that Republican agitation
against the now famous manual has
been effectually silenced, aud that the
House maj rlty will present a united
front toward criticism Of it procedure
Adjournment was taken till this
Tuesday, evening. on the suggestion Of
Speaker Henderson, when the financial
till will be considered. and plan out
lined for its passage in the House The
remainder Of the caucus session was
dev ted entirely to the routine work
Of nominating and selecting by accla-
nation the Speak and minor House
officers. The slate went through with
out opposition Of friction on the part
Of any Of the 100 members present
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05

The Bowler's Rock light.hou be-.
tween Bowler's and Sharp's wharves
in the Rap oahannock river has recently
been improved by erecting a new walk
way around it.
The Alexandria Gazstte says: "A
large stockholder in the Colonial Beach
company, residing In Washington, has
requested a member Of she Virginia
legislature to introduce bill In that
BODY at its coming session 20 repeal
the charter Of that company.
The Richmond local labor organiza'
sions are takiug notice OF the fact ths'
the penitentiary convict labor Is being
brought in compstition with their
labor. The unions wilt csllthe atlen
tion of the Legislature to the fact that
the brick used in the Capitol Square
are made by the convicts. The labor
couucil will put forth an effort to with
draw the Virginia convics as com-
pesisor. so far rs be earns -prohs for
the Commonwealth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05

The selection Of Hon. James Hay. OF
Virginia, a. chairman Of the congress
sionh Democratic caucus is very IN
usual honor for 90 young q member, for
Mr. Hay Is just entering on his second
term Of service No. such distinction
hiss been conferred upon any Virginia
Representative since the Hon. R. h.
T. Hunters time. Mr.. Hay earned
this place by his conspicuous service in
the last House a. the leading Demo-
cratic member Of the Committee on
Military Affairs. This choice Of Mr..
Hay probably settles all talk Of serious
opposition to his reelection from the
Eleventh. congressional district next year.
Il 10 hardly probable that Mr.. Hays
constituents would substitute him with
. new and Intried man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
GIFT Of Prince Of Wales.

Judge r. 7. W. Duke. Jr., Grand
Master of Masons Of Virginia. has re-
ceived from the Prince Of Wales q
photograph Of his royal highness with
autograph. in recognition Of Judge
Dukes invitation to the Prince to take
part In the ceremonies at Mount Yer
non on the one hundredth anniversary
Of Washington's death.
The Earl of Loudesborough, past
grand senior warden Of England. and
the officers of Constitutional Lodge No
294, Of Beverley, East Yorkshire, have
sent a wreath Of oak and evergreen
from Londesborough Park, to be placed
on Washington Tomb on the occas.
ion. and Canon Richard Weeton. Of
York, who is chaplain to the Earl Lon.
desborough. has sent some verses to BIZ
read during the ceremonies.
John Washington. the founder Of the
American family Of Washington, lived
no. far from Londesborough and Bev-
erley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05

nations is indeed a guarantee OF the
peace Il the world "
The distinguished exponent OF British
public sentiment talked also OF an al
lance b.tween the United States EGG
hni and Germany. Here is what he
said:
But there Is something more Y ich
| think any far-seeing English states
man must have long desired. that we
should not remain permanently isolated
from the continent Of Europe, and l
think il must have appeared evident to
ever body that the natural alliance Is
between ourselves and the German
empire. We have had our difference,
auarfels aud contentious. bat they have
all been about petty matters. These
d III ulties have been gradually remov
ed until now / cannot conceive that
any point can arise in the immediate
future which can bring ourselves and
Germany II t. antagoDism Of interests.
On the contrary, l can fofesee many
things in the future which must cause
anxiety to the statesman OF Europe.
bat in which our interests are clearly
the same as Germany's and in which
the undertaking have sp ken OF In
the case Of AmerIc, might. If extend
ed to Germany, do m"re perhaps than
any combination Of arms 20 preserve
the peace Of the world "
Referring T. the recent attacks upon
the Queen by the Paris press, Mr.
Oh mo, rlain says IT, t these news
papers have not spared 1.-The almost
sac ed person Of the Queen" aud that
these attacks might provoke such IN
diguation as 70 DO attended with serl'
Gus cons quences
The Sc retAry's speech appears to
have attracted the greatest attention.
The London Telegraph says: It Is
ole of the most remarkable OF all II
his performances His Extraordinary
boldness will have q profound impress
sion on pablo opinion at home and
Will startle Europe " The Daily Mail
says: Once IN re Mr. Chamberlain has
acted as iutei prefer Of the nations
will
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
". Mcdonald Lee for Second Auditor.

". Mcdonald Lee for Second Auditor
1t is regarded as an assured fact that
Bro W Mcdonald Lee. the able and
urbane editor Of the Virginia Citizen.
will ask the incoming Legislature to
make him Second Auditor. Bro. Lee
is splendid man; he is a deserving
man. and we trust the Legislature may
see fit to crafty his laudable ambition.
West Pnin Plain Dealer.
We hope Mr. Lee may get the posi-
ton. Mr. Lee is admirably fitted for
the duties Of the Auditors Office His
training as a civil engineer. surveyor
and newspaper man. furnish first
class equipment for accurate office
work, and then he is an exceptionally
energetic and industrious worker
Chesapeake Waterman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
: Pennsylvania and B. b 0. B. B.

Mr.. A J. Oassatt, president OF the
Pennsylvania railroad, says: "There
is no truth in the reports which have
found their origin in this rumor that
J. Pierpont Morgan, William K Van
derbilt and A. J. Oassatt have COM
bined to take the control Of the Eastern
railroad situation into their own hands.
The declaration that the Pennsylvania
railroad has absorbed the Baltimore and
Ohio is absurd as would be a declara'
ton that the New York Central had
absorbed the Pennsylvania.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05

Elsewhere will be found letter from
W. B. Richards, Of Warren county, to
the Richmond Times calling attention
TO the irregularities OF land taxation in
the 100 counties Of the State. Mr.
Richards suggests two possible reme-
dies
L Local Boards OF Equalization In
the respective counties and cities Of the
State.
II A State Board or Equalization.
Each Of these boards exist IN many
States, and in many States both co-exiss'
Land for taxation. as will be SEEM is
valued all the way from s2S rs in Hen
rico. TO 50 cents per acre in the South
west. she average value per acre through
out the State being s44s per ac'e.
Only ss OF the 100 counties in the State
are above the average, WestmorelAnd
being the lowest above the average. the
rate Of assessment Of lands in that
county being a 90 per acre. The table
IN calculated from the report OF the
Auditor Of Public Accounts for the year
ending September 30. 1898. the figures
being for land apart from buildings,and
exclusive Of town lots. Whilst land 10
rated for taxation in Westmoreland ct
sA65 per acre. land In the adjoining
county OF King George is rated at
ss. IS per acre, in Richmond county at
o. So psr acre, and in Northumberland
IL is q. 64 per acre. or 80 cts. per acre
less than In westmorelsnd.
The State rate Of assessment OF
land within the circulation OF The
Free Lance 10 highest In Loudoun, at
sls IS per acre and lowest In Kiug and
Queen. st g. SO per acre. the last scarcely
half Of the average per acre throughout
the State. Caroline land Is assessed ct
only % II per acre. whilst spo'sylvs-
mia land 10 assessed at So IS per acre.
Culpepsr land is assessed at s5.7o per
acre. whilst Orange. on one side. is as
sesssd Of Is. IA per scre. and Fauquier
land. on the other side. is rated for ss>-
alton ct slO.ss per acre. or nearly
double the Oulpeper assessments. ana
whilst Accomsc land Is assessed at
%. 81 per acre. land in Northampton Is
only assessed at s5 So per acre. The
splendid lands Of Madison are only rated
ct o. "a per acre. whilst land In Greene
which 10 ir the same legislative dis
trics, 10 only rated ct % 80 per acre.
Land In Lancaster. on one side OF the
Rappahsnnock. is assessed at IS "a per
ARA whilst In Middlesex, Immediately
opposite, land Is assessed at e4.OS per
acre, OF 81 20 less.
the foregoing statement. showing the
r Glazing inequalities In State taxation,
ssem 20 furnish absolutely incontesti'
b,e argument In favor Of county and
ststs boards Of equalization. Read Mr..
Richards istssr. copied elsewhere from
shs Times Isn't this probably the
mott Important subject that the iegi'-
,.&.,a ouaa, 70 sonsidss this winssrf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
Chamberlain Stirs Up Europe

The British aud the Beers have been
recently doing some hard fighting. the
battle Of MOdder River in which Lord
Methuen, Of the British army. was
wounded being. 1t is said, the severest
in which in oil Of its history, In its
fights on three continents. the British
army was ever engaged. The position
of thir q in this contest bet ween the
Beers and the English is such that 1t
is practically neck or nothing with
each party. II the Beers are conquered
their independence is gone. II the
Eoglish fail to conquer, their prestige
In South Africa Is at an end. The
world is watching with intense inter-
est the bloody struggle. Russia is
ready MS soon as the opportunity pre-
sents itself to move toward the Persian
Gulf in furtherance Of her long cher
ished designs upon India. With a
half chance France would not be so
slow TO pick q quarrel with her old adj
yersary. The English, however. be-
lieve that, IL any trouble arises between
themselves and any great European
power, the much talked Of Anglo Amer
lean alliance will be the logical re-
suit. THE assurances that we have
given them In the course Of the Span
ish war;" says Mr.. Joseph Chamber
lain, secretary Of state for the colonies
In his speech at Leicester on Thanks.
giving Day, referring to the Ameri
cans, will. I believe. never be for
gotten. and has placed our relations In
an admirable position. The union,
the alliance IL yon please. the
understanding between these two great
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
For over Fifty Years

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. II
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains. cures wind colo. and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
win relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
msdiately. Sold by Druggists in every
cart of the world. Twenty-Five cents
= bottle Be sure and ask for Mira
Vtnslow's 9onthing 9yYuD
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
A Special Court Of Appeals.

Judge 8. G. Whittle has been ap-
pointed a member Of special court
of Appeals, which couvenes at Rich
mond on the 18th of December, to hear
arguments in case 10 which three OF
the Supreme COURT judges are interest
ed. Judge Wexford. Of Richmond. ard
Judge Blair. Of the Circuit court OF
Roanoke. are also appointed to sit In
the case.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
Ex-Congressman Meredith

The Manassas Journal says:
"Ex-Oongressmsn Meredith went to
Johns Hopkins this week for a dag
nosis Of his physical ailment. He re.
turned Thursday in fine spirits and
very much improved. The consulting
physician said that he had had appen-
dicitis in it's worst form bat that the
treatment had been entirely successful.
Certainly this establishes that appen.
dicitis can be treated successfully with
ont the use Of the knife, and that ma
ture herself may effect cure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
rho ,oonerino of the Virginia Mill.

The reopening Of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute last week after six
weeks suspension on account OF ty'
phoid fever epidemic. was very en-
oouraging. The number OF cadets re.
ported up to noon Wednesday was 100.
which is only 81 less than the number
furloughed.
In the Court Of Appeals at Richmond
last week. the case Of Triplett et al
70 Woodward ct al. was further ar.
eued by Eppa Hunton. j.. for appel
lants, and Edward Nicholas and ]. II.
Alexandsp for sppsllees, and submitted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
united States Senate.

Washington. d O., Deo. 1, 1899.
To The Free Lance:
Your letter of 29,h ultimo duly re-
ceived, Enclosing u clipping which
states that Fusion leaders in Kansas,
from John Breidenthal down. with the
exception Of J, G. Johnson and j. MACK
Love, privately admit that Dol. W. j.
BRYAN has no show Of election TO the
Presidency next year " beg tn say
that have been nearly all over the
State this summer and fall. have met
almost all the representative men. both
Democrats and Populists. who are In
favor Of fusion, aud that l have never
yet heard such an opinion expressed. l
am absolutely certain that the unani-
NOUS desire Of all those who wish 10
see successful co operation OF all the
different elements in Kansas opposed to
the Republican party Is heartily Tor the
denomination Of the Hon. w j. Bryan.
We do not believe that any one else h as
the absolute confidence Of all Of these
people TO such an extent as he has. l
know that the feeling in SO was one
Of general regret that Senator Daniel
was not nom mated for the second place
on the ticket. and there was strong
feeling that had he been given second
place that we would have won. We In
Kansas entertain the highest regard
and esteem for Senator Daniel. and
would be delighted 20 have An opp'r'
tunlty TO vote for him for Vice-Presi
dent. but am absolutely sure that the
sentiment Of the Western country Is
n \
Very truly,
w A. Harris.
The Free Lance presents 10 the above
letter the all.sufficieut refutation Of
the alleged Kansas POpulist boom for
Senator Daniel for the Democratic nom
ination for the Presidency Of the Uni
ted States. which first appeared in the
Kansas City Journal. a Repnblican pa
per, then copied. without any marked
comment, by the Richmond Dispatch.
the leading Democratic paper in Vlr'
ginia, and reproduced in the Richmond
Times, the Palmer and Buckner organ
OF 1896. and sought to be made the
basis Of a fight against the renomina'
tion of VIM. J. Bryan by the Demo
cratic National Convention next year.
The Free Lance, as its readers will re-
member, boldly declared that the Dan
iel Presidential boom would die "a
bornin'." The boom 10 dead, as all
will agree after reading the letter Of
Senator Harris, OF Kansas, who is
POpulist and a Virginiau by birth.
The Dispatch and Times will no doubt
esteem IL privilege to give the letter
Of Senator Harris as much publicity a.
each respectively did the clipping from
the Kansas City Journal. the pronouno
ed Republican paper which started the
Daniel presidential boom In opposition
TO Bryan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05

The Omaha Exposition 10 insolvant
The Nashville Exposition was the only
one The "-se Lance believes. that ever
paid And ye. 1--we are those who
would vote 500. 900 of Virginia. 8
money for such an undertaking. Surely
she country members will not permit
thia
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05

tor OF the Jesuit Marquette stamp made
n AZ aster at Washington. with salary VI
$50 O."
lire and sees McKiulcy-P rmlss'on "a
given TO Rome TO build papal chap on
West Point military grounds"
Ireland secs Mex inley-Ireland is chosen
20 repre-. ent the United States at Tho Hague
Peace Convention. (The Pope refuses Don
sent)"
ireland seos HcKinley-Priost Fitzgerald
Is given @ ohaplaincy In ho United states
Army."
ireland secs McKinley-I Immigration re-
strlction bill. which passed the senate, perm
anently hung up In he House"
"Ireland sees McKin'ey-Gen. Q. Pat Ea
gan, after be ng court martlAled ana sen
fenced, is pard ned and siyen six years. va
cation with $50 per Year"
"Ireland sees McKinley-lreland is given
tito to thousands OF acres OF public lands
against ali justice and dec, ncy."
IL Gland ees McKinley-Priest Chidwick,
chaplain mot on duty wheo the Maine was
sunk is made chap.sin of the Washington
Navy Yard"
Ireland sees Mckinley Government con.
tracts With papal Indian schools removed
aga nst al protests
ireland sees McKin'ey-Contracts for car
rying Spanish prisoners homo Is given 10 II
line Of steamers owned b, the Jcsuts."
ireland sees Mckinley Jutgc White
(Jes ~ named for TIE Paris Peace Commits
81 n. Public o. terry Id him tor 81 n"
"Irelsnd ices , cKnlej -TWcnty p pa
saints days are made public hoida ia
mer can TossesHCns-the Philippines, 10y
order OF General otis
Ireland sees McKinley-D. h. Henderson.
the champion In q, ngress If papa schemes
for lootiI the pub &c treasury, Is So ected
for next Speaker TO succeed Reed"
Irela d sees Mckinley Miles,
Commander In CHIEF of the Unitcd Sta'es
Army. Kept at home In spite Of putlic opin-
Ion that he would speedily end the war IN the
Philippines"
Ireland sees McKin'ey-Pd It Roth Is
made chaplain Of NatiO al Military liz me at
Dayton, UhiO."
THE SHADOW AND THE SUBSTANCE.
The third circular Of the series con-
tains a cartoon founded on the fable Of
4" The Shadow and the Substance, "
representing Mckinley as the dog cross.
ing the stream and dropping a piece Of
meat labeled " American vote " In an
effort TO catch the shadow piece labeled
" Irish vote. - The body Of the protest
sets forth why as Republicans its an.
thors will vote against Mckinley
&" Against the glorious old Republican
party" says the circular. being made
the tool and catspAw Of the Papal
Church we protest Ninety .nine per
cent. Of the voters who are loyal to the
Republican party are Professionals, yet
the representative Of the one per cent
(Archbishop Ireland) has had more
voice In the affairs Of the nation-freer
entree to the White House-than have
had any and all OF the bishops and
clergy Of the great Protestant bodies
1.-THE entire Romanist vote Of this
country is less than 1, 900. coo land this
almost wholly Democra,ic), but the
Republican President and his managers
truckle to and cringe before the PApal
vote, and utterly disregard the protests
and wishes ef the great Protestant vote
As Republicans we refuse to vote longer
with the party TO which we have been
loyal in the past-unless 1t changes
from Pspal to an American policy &"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05

The Democratic committee Of Penn
sylvania has sent a memorial TO the L
s Senate declaring Senator Quay's sp
pointment as U g. Senator illegal and
charges Quay with dsbauching cleo
tions in Pennsylvania and that Quay
is the head and foot Of political ma
chine.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05

The Free Lance expresses its sincere
regrets at the hre losses Of Onancock.
on the Eastern Shore. and sincerely
trusts that the best town in Accomao
may soon rise, Phoenix like, from It's
aahaa
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
Weather forecast for Fred
eTfcksbayT0 and picinitV.
Tuesday fair, fresh north
erLu toindS.

It showed Sunday last at ST. Paul.
MINI. Marquette. Mica. O'wego and
Buffalo, Nav York. Cleveland. Ohio.
Chicago. Illinois, Pittsburg. Penn 4,
and Sunday night there were snow
huIries In Washington, d. O.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05

Alb ut = dozen elegant large Clpes II
sup.rior grade 81 IN. some dpuhlo and
some single CApes, especially suitable
for lirge women aud elderly 'dieS
X 81 kind at 81 so; $40 90 kind at 81 % ;
Il. % kind AZ So 10.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05

The late Vice President Hobart left
50 900. OOO The bulk If his estate is d.
vlded between the testAtor's wife and
aOD.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05

A very interesting letter from our
correspondent in Porto Rico Will be
found on the first page
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
ITS YOUR FAULT IT YOU MISS
sTEARNS' CLOSING OUT SALE.

We o % w but the still aOO
t y he } NJ ghg eIts
y~rc~ mr al ab, E So a @ SderSeS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
RosARIEs FOR SOLDIERS.

ireland sees Mckinley - Government
m kes contract for SO rosaries tor the sold
iers."
ireland sees McKiuley-Mau'ice o'Con-
nell. OF Iowa, nominated for So icitor OF the
Urea ury."
Ireland fees McKinley-The notorious
dynam,ter. Michael Kerwin, mace PENSION
A. ent In New York"
"I,eland sees McKinley-order given for
the designing of tn jesuit Marquette stamp
"I,e'and sees McKinley-Jssuit Tom sner-
man sent 10 Cuba and Puerto Rico at the ex-
pense the Governme
Irslana ssss ksKinley-h (osisira-