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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19
NSARLY REACHED THE POLE.
Wcllman's Polar Expedition Made
Mary Important Discoveries.

TRONSOB NORWAY, August ll-
Walter Wellman and the survivors of the
polar expedition led by him. arrived
here this evening ON the steamer Ca
peila. having successfully completed their
explorations in Franz Joseph Land. Mr.
Weliman has discovered important new
lands and many islands.
The expedition brings a grim story OK
arctic tragedy Tn the autumn of Uses am
outpost. called Port Mckinley was est1o-
lished i'm latitude 81. 10 was house built
OF rocks and rooted over with Wairus hide
Two N0rWegians. Paul BJ1erv.g aud Bert
Bentzeen. the latter of whom was with
Nansen on the Fran. remained there.
The main party wintered in 81 canvas
covered hut. called Harmsworth House.
at Cape Tegetnon. ON the southern point
of Halls island. latitude SD About me
middle OF February before the rise ot the
sun DO fits winter height Mr WeAotn'
with three Norwegans and iory-HFe
dogs, started north. IL was inc earliest
s.edgo journey on record I'M that u'5"
latitude
On reaching Fort Mckinley Mt We'll
man found Beutzeen dead, out bl'eINl-'
according 90 promise. had KEPT lhe D"1.
I'm the house. sleeping beside 10 lhious"
standing his terrible experience, the 4ht-
yivor was safe and cheerful
Pushing northward through rousn zee
and severe storms. with co"'lnlD-5
temperature for ten days between iJ ~h1
60 degrees below zero. the party FOUND
new lands north of Freedom l9.A4A'
whore hansen landed in 1893. by i"e
middle OF March a.l hands were conn
dent of reaching latitude 50 or 'o' L "o-
the Pole ITSELF ,,..
Then began "a succession OF al'"7'''9.
Mr. Wellman while leadins tne bai'.'
feu into n snow covered creNassc. sefl-
ously injuring one OF hl7 le@' li'
peung "A retreat Two days ldlrr lle
marty was reused at midnight ny an lee
quake under them due tp pressure. Ih
few moments many dogs were crush
cd and the sledges destroyed The meni-
hers OF the expedition narrowly esc4'ea
with their lives. though they managed 10
save their precious sleeping bags, ana
some dogs and provisions. ---,.-
ON Mr. Wellmau's condition becoming
alarming. as Inflammation set h' ~e
brave Norwegiaus dragged him on
siedee b. forced marches nearly TWO
hundred miles 20 headquarters. ARRIVING
there early last April. Mr. VIENNA" -
stln unable TO walk and VIII piopaDiy DC
permanently crippled. 1870,
After reaching headquarters other MEM
bers of the expedition explored regions
bitberto unknown. and important scien-
tlfc work was done by Lieutenant Eve
lvn n. Baldwin. Of the United States
Weather Bureau; DR.. Edward Hofma' or
Grand Haven. Mich. and a. Harlan. 81
the United states Coast Survey.
The expedition killed forty-seVen bears
and many walruses.
The Capella arrived az cape Ieseihol,'
In search of the expedition. Oh July z'lh
last on August OH she met the stella
Polar bearing the expedition headed nt
Prince Luigi Duke Of Abruzzi. which had
sailed from Archaneel TO reconnoHer
Northwest Franz Josef Land and TO meet
II possible the Wellman expedition.
Mr. Welman and his companions
found no trace in Franz JOSEF Land OF
the missing aeroaaut Prof. Andree.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19
\ Farmers Misfortune.

Mr. Julius Riley, Of Botetourt county.
had an unfortunate experience last Satur-
day afternoon. lie returned home just
before the storm set IN with his team
from a neighboring cannery, 10 which DE
had taken a wagon load Of tomatoes,
and. unhitching his horses. went TO the
house where ne learned that message
had been received during his absence
announcing the serious illness OF his
father. residing not far away. As soon
as the rain permitted he hurried TO the
barn with the intention of hitchng up
his horses again and going TO visit his
sick father. but when he reached the
stable yard he found both horses lying
dead near the fence, having been killed
by lightning Salem Times-Register.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19
MAY MANAGE SYRACUSE.
Take Wells Considering a Fiaucring
Offcr

Oftcr.
lake Wells will manage the Syracuse
ham. Of the Eastern League next sea-
bon. II present arrangements are carried
b.
when Manager Wells went 20 Syra-
tlee with the remnants OF the Cherubsic
aggregation. inducements were offered
Inn 10 take hold OF The team
Manager Wells Is now seriously consid.
King the proposition.
sandy erlfhh. the present manager
g. Syracuse. VIII continue throughout
tis season.
Ia securing Mr. Wells the Syracuse
lsop,e get one of the most able baseball
hangers In the country. lie has shown
. ability by placing several champion
b. clubs In Richmond. Manager Wells
\ hold The Richmond players that DC
pok with him a. syracuse. ana f. is safe
, say that next season Syracuse viii
y Ear from the tail end OF the Eastern
.lsue.
Mansger Wells Will. Of course. continue
J. reside IA Richmond and his baseball
tiefesis next season viii not interfere
tlih his Interests In the Biou Theatre.
His Richmond friends extend him :heir
bod wishes.
The Bristol Comm club Is made up OF
y following well-known players: Byers
9 The Paterson clut catcher; Henderson.
Newark catcher. Thatcher, OF Read.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19
Tnhacco Stcms Excmni.

WASHINGTON. August 1&-Mr VIII
lams. the acting Commissioner of In
ternal Revenue, has rendered decision
TO the effect that manufacturers or to-
bacco may sell tobacco stems in their
natural condition 20 other manufacturers,
To qualified dealers in leaf tobacco, or TO
persons who buy tobacco stems in their
natural condition exclusively for export
the purchaser of the stems not being re-
uuired 10 qualify as a manufacturer oil
tobacco nor TO export In bond me stems
purchased from manufactures
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19
MISS GOODWIN'S CASE.
VIII he Heard by Board of Refer
cnce ut IIenrico 4. ~. 20 Day.

The Board of Reference In the case OF
Miss Eleanor NJ Goodwin VIII meet at
lIenrco Courthouse to-day at noon TO
hear evidence and argument.
Mss Goodwin was a teacher In Fair
mount High School and was transferred
10 Highland Springs against her wishes.
The trustees declined 10 reconsider their
action and board Of reference was call
ed TOR
Charges OF neooucm VIII be preferred
against men bers Of the board according
20 The statements OF Miss Goodwin's
friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19
Appeal for Negroes.

CHICAGO. Aug. 1S-At the meeting OF
the Afro-Amercan Council to-day the
following resolution was adopted:
THAT committee be appointed % con-
fer with the leaders OF organized labor
10 impress upon them the mutual benefits
that would accrue to laborers, regardless
OF race. could their cruel discrimination
be set aside 10 bring about spirit OF
fraternity and cooperation among Ameri-
can wOFkingmen OF every grade, regard
less OF race or section
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19
1.-The Prudent Han Setteth
His House In Order. .

irg. pitcher, Vlckery OF last years Hart.
ford club, pitcher: Rlsley. an Atlantic
Lacquer pitcher. Mcintyre. first base: J..
Chnds OF Reading. second base: Charles
Moss. 81 Paterson. short-stop: Nike Do
hcrty. Reading. third base: Straton,
Reading left field; McHalc. Washington.
National League, centre; Shinebergcr.
Rochester. right field. Freddy" Foster. of
last years Allentown club and Soxalexis.
the Indian formerly with Cleveland. were
released because they were considered too
Can.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19
Georgia Fruit- Growers.

MACON, GA. August N-Hon. Pope
Brown, president OF the state Agricultural
Society. has been asked 10 call a con-
ventiOn OF melon growers and fruit men
Of Georgia. Alabama and Florida to meet
either here or in Jacksonville, on Sep
tember 18th. The convention will discuss
the shipping and sale Of fruit. This year $
crop was raised and sold at loss and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19
The shamrock in Port,

SANDY HOOK. y. j., Aug ls-lhe cup
challenger Shamrock. i'm TOW, passed the
SANDY Hook bar inward bound at ;
o'clock this morning. She is painted a
light green. and although not very beau
tiful i'm her present ketch rig, 81 lo !As
10 De "a very saucy craft, and may give
the Columbia a square fight when prop
criy fitted out.
Sir Thomas Lipton's steam yacht Erin
followed close In her wake. She was only
hfteen days on her passage. not more
than half as long as was expected. The
Erin towed her about 1000 miles I'm light
winds and Gains, while she sailed LOO
mills unn-lnl-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19
Thn Whit Against BRYAN.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1S;-Jndge Joseph
N Wiuett. president of the Bar Associu-
lion of Alabama. announced tonight that
there would be no single representative
conference of Democrats tavoring a con-
servative candidate and conservative
platform in 1900. lie said that ne was
a"idtne- daily conferences with Demo
Gratis from various sections " the coun-
inv. and that he expected % meet those
interested tomorrow and Monday, when
he hoped 10 be able 10 make public
statement
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19
Ono Cnsc Of Yellow Power.

WAsHINGTON. Aug 1S.-Surgeon-Gen-
eral Wyman was to-day notified by Sur
geou Carson. stationed at Port Limon.
Costa Rica of the appearance or one
case of yellow fever 40 that place.
The information received has been tele-
graphed 10 several of the Southern cities
which prohibit the importation Of fruits
from infected ports as soon as a case OF
yellow fever appears.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19

MACON q Aug. - 1TocI8I 20
tho Teie~ranh from Rochelle. Ca. says.
4 negro recently threatened TO burn mp the
town because he was sentenced 20 work
ON the streets Last night the towh was
evcenf Two WAS destroyed. The news
paner plant and office was among the
number. About ten buildings We're de
stroyod. The suspect has not been cap
tured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19

CHICAGO. Aug. S.-Jaek Mccormick
Of Philadelphia. knocked out KID Mccoy in
the first round tonight. The bout was to
have been for six rounds and it was
generally thought that Mccormick stood
no show at all
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19
THE BIRDS MADE
AN EVEN BREAK
The Orphans Put in Five Hours Of
Playing at Baltimore.
BOSTON TOOK AD0UBLE- HEADER
,,crd aud Opportune Hitting Saved
loih Games from the COIonclS-Tbc
Browns aud Quakcrs Made it
Give aud Take.
Yesterday Scores.

Boston. 81: Louisville 20.
Brooklyn. 4: Cleveland. 2.
New York. 8, Cincinnati. T. %
Philadelphia, 0-s: ST. Louis, So.
Baltimore. 12-5. Chicago. 1874
Plitsburg. 2: Washington. +
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19

u.2~ Rut the fakes kept falling, fall
Voc until the buffalo was almost buried,
and the hunter slipped along the snow
crust aud made HIM an easy prey
There's another hunter who hunts 20
kill who makes many man has victim
because Of a folly like that Of the buffalo
=, A,drrsen's fable. It's a little thing
10 have that uneasy feeling in the stoin-
ach after eating. Sour risings and oelch-
ing are also reckoned little things Yet
thgec little things are among the MINOR
marks Of a disordercd condition OF the
stomach and organs Of nutrition and
digestion. OF themselves they may not
Iii. but If despised they may open
pathway to SOME deadly disease.
Don't neglect the first symptoms OF
Indigestion or stomach trouble" The
t;,nslv use of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi-
eel Discovery may avert a more serious
danger. 1t will surely cure any disease
Of the stomach and organs oil oiSeSuoA
and nutrition, excepting cancer.
Mr. Ned Nelson. the celebrated Irish comedian
and ruirnic OF 81 Rovdcn street. Camden y j.
writes We fulflicd an engagement Of twelve
weeks and the constant travelling gave me PAD
touch Of that dreaded disease called dyspepsia.
had tried everything possible 20 cure ~ TN
last week while playing at p. =. kcith bpou
Theater Philadelphia In the Nelson Ifio, n
professional frieud of mine advised me 20 Try
br Percc's Golden Medical Discovery. j tried
IL. aud thank God. with good results"
Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are
specific for biliousness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19

brooklyn a. Boston.
philadelphia az New York.
Washington al Baltimore
Cleveland at Pittsburg
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19

LONDON, Aug. 1s-An explosion IN the
slest Coliery. In Glamorganshire Wales,
during the night shift. killed twenty-five.
The other twenty mon were rescued.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19

CAPE TOWN. Aug Sanitary con-
tingents are daily leaving here and other
cities for the Transvaal frontier and re-
crultlng IS actively proceeding.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19

So many men Unconscious
ly, it may be- do the same
thing by going to a tailor and
having suit made to order,
when. they can get as good a
suit here at hall the price land
hall of that, NOW. Read:
Suits up to SIS for 1915.
Suits Up 10 sic for SIS.
Suits up to $40 for $500.
Suits up TO $3.50 for S4.25.
Boys, too.
Shoes, Hats, and Furnishings
same way.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19

office ls still undecided, despite contrary
reports.
A new factor I'm the case is an adverse
report Of an inspector against rc-cstan-
fishing The Office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19
DREYFUS WAS A
VICTIM OF PLOT
Continued From First Page.)

ton for gambling and debauchery, Colonel
Picquart said
II knew Esterhazy was anxious to en-
ter the War Office, and | did not re-
gard his desire favorably. l communi-
Gated my Impressions 10 my chiefs. who
approved all my steps. and the applica-
zion Of Esterhazy was rejected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19
LIKE CITY postofficr.

WASHINGTON, August B-The dis
position oS the Lake CitN, ). ca post
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19

the growers want among other THINGS
more accommodations from the railroads.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-19
IIan. An

Hans An
derscu has a
story Of a buff
falo that
scorped the
snow fakes.
" Pouf," he
snorted, " I
can blow you
away with a
breath, what
can you do TO
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23

The Free Lance notes with sincere
regret the death Of Maj o. e. Hine, OF
Fairfax, which occurred at his home in
Fairfax on the 18th instant, Tuesday
last Maj. Hine was faithful Union
soldier, who cast his lot with Virginia
at the close Of the war, and though q
Republican, enjoyed the esteem and
confidence of all who knew him. He
was one Of the most active members Of
the State convention which framed the
present State Constitution. Maj Hine
was at all times prominent as well as
active Republican. AT the time Of his
death he was q member Of the State
Board Of Agriculture, being appointed
to that position by Gov. O'Ferrall, and
was one Of its most useful members.
Maj. Hine was also member Of the
executive committee of the Fredericks.
burg and Adjacent National Battlefelds
Park Association. A good man has de-
parted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23

One thousand more coal m liners have
struck in the New River district
B. p. Taylor has been appointed post
master at Leedstowu, Westmoreland
county. Va. vice Joseph Baxter, remov-
ed
Mr.. James G.. Blackwell died at the
residence OF his sister. Mrs Harriet
E. Monkey, near Greenwich, Prince
William county. on Monday, aged "A
years.
Mayor Garter Harrison. Of Chicago,
will be a candidate for governor of II.
linois before the next convention.
II General Otis does not succeed in
subduing the Fllipinos in the campai. n
which will soon begin, a determined
effort will be made to increase the re-
gulsr army to 100 900 men.
The War Department has received a
report from Manila stating that the
Springfield 45-caliber rifles have been
found as effective as the Krag Jorgensen
and are more-dreaded by the Filipinos.
A delegation Of virginians called on
President Mckinley Thursday aud re.
quested that Admiral Dewey's fl ,gship.
the Olympia, be sent to Norfolk during
the State Fair early in October.
The State Department has issued ex-
tradition papers for the return to
Bremen of Barthoemans Coast, a
German, who murdered his wife and
fed to the United States.
The work of constructing an inn
mense dry dock at Newport News has
been commenced The battle ship
Kentucky is nearly ready for her official
trial trip.
Senator Wellington. of Maryland,
says he will not be candidate for re-
election to the United States Senat g.
He will resign as chairman Of the Re-
publican State Central Committee. 1t
is understood that Gen. Thomas ].
Shryock will succeed him as chair.
man.
The demand for graduates Of the Vir-
ginia Military Institute as instructors
in other schools is greater than the sup
ply. A military academy in Oalifor-
mia wrote that they had endeavored to
secure an army man. but as none was
available. the superintendent Of the
United States Academy at West Point
bad referred them to the Virginia Mill
tary Institute for az instructor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
Cleveland to Lecture,

At the formal opening OF the new
academic year at Princeton L University.
in New Jersey, on Wednesday. Presi-
dent Patton announced that 800. 900
had been donated for establishing a
chair in political science.
The name Ut the donor WAS withheld =,
but popular opinion ascribes the gift
to ex.President Cleveland Presidant
Patton said the committee in charge
of the new department was looking for
a man to fill the chair who Is distin-
guished not only as q political theorist,
but as a practical politician
Announcement was also made that
Stafford Little had given $40. 900 to
establish a course Of lectures on public
themes. The further announcement
that ex. President Cleveland had con-
sented TO deliver the lectures OF this
course was received with great pleasure
by the undergraduate body, with whom
he is hi ghly pc pular.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
CAROLINE
Church Tournament.
To The Free Lance.

To The Free Lance.
\ church tournament occurred on the
afternoon Of the l4th inst at Port
Royal. followed at night by a supper,
a play. and music. the particulars OF
which may be Of interest to your readers.
The affair was instituted as a financial
compliment. 10 the genial and popular
pastor OF St Peters church, the Rev
s. S. Ware, and was a decided success
At the appointed hour the marshall
Of the day, Mr. John Tayloe Thornton,
having announced the names OF the
conte stants for the honors Of the day
the Knight of "Hazlewood Mr.
Augustine Turner; "Gaymont,' Mr.
Bernard Robb; Belle Town" MIR
Jas. Powers Camden, Mr.. Willie
Pratt Lone Star" Mr. Z B. Toombs
Cedar Greek" Mr.. Willie Farmer
Caroline" Mr. q. f. Hicks.
the contest began closing with the
following result: LIST honor to the
Knight Of Caroline" 2nd. to knight,
who transferred the honor to AIR Robt
Golden; Bird Knight Of "Oamden 18th
honor, knight Of "Gaymont. " The fol-
lowing ladies wore gracefully the crowns
the honor. Of comforting which had
been so skillfully contested Miss ROsina
Powers, Queen Of Love and Beauty, "
crowned by Mr.. Willie Holloway for
Knight Of Caroline; - Miss Mary Col
den LIST Maid of Honor the honor being
TT ansferIed by successful Knight to
Mr.. Robert Golden 2nd Maid ~
II onor. Miss Ethel Jett, Of Port Con
way, by knight Of Camden" 3rd
Maid Of Honor, Miss Rosalie Thorn
ton, by knight Of "Gaymont "
The play Rice Pudding. a come.
dy in two acts. was well performed
by the following ''personae dramatis, "
Miss NJ Carey Bowen, Misses Halle
and Ethel Jett. w. II. Garter and Geo.
Turner Jr. The music furnished
by the following quintet: MeArs.
George Turner. Jr, Augustine Turner
W II Carter. Bernard Robb. and Mr..
Ister, Of Baltimore. was much appreci-
ated
In addition 10 the above, guitar solos
were sgreeably rendered by Messrs.
lister and Carter. The coronation ad-
dress was delivered by Mr. Robert N
New ton, Of Rich mond. Your cores
pondent was so situated as not ohave
heard it very well He heard it spoken
Of. however, in adjectives. pleasing to
people who like TO hear their neighbors
we'll spoken o. In closing this
hurried statement your correspondent
could not but note the social elegance
that cheers and animates the sphere
II womauhood. in the valley Of the
RAppahannock
Yours,
NiatOr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23

Commissioner Of Labor Montague ia
vors the prohibition Of child labor in
Virginia. There are now several thou
sand children under IA years Of age en-.
ployed in the factories and other indus
trial plants in Virginia.
Governor Tyler will attend the Dew
ey celebration in Washington. but can
not be present at the one in New York.
The Governor says his son, J. Hoge
Tyler, Jr. who has typhoid fever at
their home at Radford, is better He
is, however. still quite i'll.
Rev. Carey E Morgan, of Minneapo-
lis, Mimi, who was recently called to
the Seventh Street Christian Church, in
Richmond. arrived there Thursday, and
will preach his first serm IN as pastor to
his new congregation Sunday.
The State Of Virginia will soon ad
vertise to expend 800. 900 now in the
purchase Of her bonds. 1t Is likely that
one or two more purchases may be
made this year. The money for this
investment comes from the surplus in
the treasury. which the law authorizes
for now in this way.