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Connecticut western news., 1899-06-29

Trains stop only on signal, or when ooadac- tor is notned
 Additional trains leave New patz Tor High land and Poughkeensie daily, cept saturday and sunday: ' %, 2 10, Ios00, ii;ta a m Lt0 co, 500 4.OO. h:00 6;0l s:31 m. saturday md Su day only: 20 p0o luOa, n ~ a m l0l 0 glb, q co, 8s0. ( aa, h.is. daa B50 p m Satur- day only. s % D in.
 Trains leave ponHhkacpsi Co lighlaad md New patz daily except saturday aud sunday, 7sb & sa, a ln, In.lh 1i.2S, i2 00 noon l;ia Y h s.l3. 4:ih sos 6.ih, 7,Ab ?, m saturday and sunday only z sb. ai1, 0tb l2 % noon iA 200 2lS g31 4tb bOn, , 70, Bi0 lb D. ln, sat. urday only < i5 D. m.
 Trains b saturday oEly vi run to NorfA'k from June % to Sept q lspg includvo trata B will run from Noff K Mo day ony ffoln June 70 Co Sept q, isgl Inclusive.
 Trains leave Rhnecin g0l m, 22i D m.. arrive At SiNernalls 10 4a m, a2l m
 Trains leave Sllysrnnils n IAR. m { O D tu. arrive at Rhntclife iR bi D m, 3 oei D m
 Trains leave paughkccpsie Tor llnnewoil ( 9a and a a. m, s nA and O5 D. m
 Trains leave Hopewell for pOughkccnsin I Do and 10 a5 a. m. 1 2i and 50 D. in
 Trains v and 10 carry through coach between wInsted aud Grand central station, New York.
 Western k1 press, train I, makes direct e0n- neclion at Cainpbolt Hall win fast express via Ontario 6 westorn lty for the West, due chlca go following day nS0 D m Special at' eniinn given to western travel Rates ot fare st to lower than anv other line Write for rates and particulars before puohasing tickets oyur auI other routa
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Connecticut western news., 1899-06-29
w. R. HARPER RESIGNS.
Sewers His Connection With Chau-
 tRunua Assembly.

Dr. William k. Harper, president of the University of Chicago, has ended his 12 years connection with Chautauqua.
 Dr. Harper's resignation from the board of trustees two weeks ago broke the final tie between him and the Chau- tauqua movement and came as the cul. imitation of vain attempt to bring the Chautauqua enterprises to Chicago-all save the assembly, which would remain at Lake Chautauqua. New York.
 1t was proposed to move the reading circle from Buffalo to Chicago; to take the publishing plant of Flood x Vincent, publishers of all the Chautauqua ltera- ture, to Chicago, and to make this the center of the educational movement. Ii was understood that Bishop John H. Vincent, as chancellor of Chautauqua, was in favor of the plan of organization which included the removal to Chicago and the making of Dr. Harper the virtual head of the entiye movement.
 The MethoGi ts, who have been in con trol of Chautaulua, sought Bishop Vim. cent and asserted that the move would mean "sell out to the Baptists and that John D. Rockefeller would be in control of the Chautauqua movement. Dr. Harper heard of this and immediate. ly announced that if there was a word of question of his motives he would with draw entirely from Chautauqua. At the meeting last January he resigned as head of the collegiate department.
Connecticut western news., 1899-06-29
AS WE GROW OLD.
Our Burdens Seem Greaser Even Though They Be Not So.

Youth and vigor, with elastic step, hrm tread, and erect carriage, pays little attention to the burdens of the back.
 A little backache is "a little thing" It's all right for the old people to con- plain, but youth wears it of. Then as years go by, as Y. grow old, the ache seems greater. We tire easier, and won- der at it. Ever stop to think age hasn't [ all to do with it? The first headache was the first over-working of tic kid neys, and month after month, year after year. the kidneys were kept busy trying to do more than they really could. A few doses of Doan's Kidney Pills when the back ached would have worked won ders on your future life. made you feel younger, stronger, healthier, kept the kidneys working rightly, and saved you from urinary disorders. It isn't too late now-they will cure you, but it takes longer, takes more pills. Read the fol- lowing experience:
 MT. Geo. F. Smith, of Concord, N. H., one of the oldest engineers of the Boston & Maine R. R., says: For over fifteen years l suffered with kidney com plafnt, evidenced chiefly by very acute pain over and through the small of my back. l procured Deans Kidney Pills and took in all tour boxes. I was so bad that when I went to stoop. I had to press my back against something for support. 1 ached across the Joins all the time. Sitting in my engine, I had to constantly change positions, looking for comfort which never came, and I grew nervous and irritable. The first box of Deans Kidney Pills acted directly upon my kidneys, and l knew l had at last obtained the medicine that l was look ing for;
 If l have advised the use of this preparation to one railroad man, I have to one hundred. That 1 endorse the claims made for it feebly expresses my opinion"
 Deans Kidney Pills are for sale by all dealers, price so cents. Mailed by Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y, ssls agents for the United States
 Remember the name Doan's = and take no other,
Connecticut western news., 1899-06-29
Skyscrapers Very old.

Lanciani, the famous Roman arch aologist, has shown that in the Rome of the Caesars trouble was experienced with high buildings. A law was passed restricting the height of fronts to 60 feet. In order to evade it builders adopted the practice of carrying up the rear portion several stories more Other laws bearing on the heights of buildings were passed in olden times There was tendency to diminish the height of stories as the buildings in- creased in size, and height of 130 feet was probably attained. It is believed that the ceilings were so low that a man could not stand upright in the rooms Green Bao
Connecticut western news., 1899-06-29
ALGER AGAINST TRUSTS.
VIII stand For the Senate With Ptn-
 gree's Backing.

gree's Backing.
 Secretary of War Alger will stand for election to the United States senate from Michigan on a platform which includes opposition to trusts and support of sen atorial elections by direct vote of the people.
 Secretary Alger confirms the state ments made by Governor Pingree as to his combination of political interests with the Michigan executive. Concerning his views on public questions. the secretary says:
 Il do not believe in the concentration of wealth. Monopoly forces the middle man out of commercial existence, and the result is disastrous to the masses of the people.
 Governor Pingree stated my position correctly when he said that 1 am also op- posed to the election of United States senators by legislative vote. Their cleo tion by direct vote of the people would do away with much political intriguing, and it is bound to come. although it may take years to accomplish it."
Connecticut western news., 1899-06-29
TaoeIers' Guide.
Berkshire DivisioI
N. Y., N. H. X H. RAILROAD. Commencing Sunday, Juno II, 1899,
 aaNAl unryart.

Commencing Sunday, Juno II. 1899,
 GOING SOUTH
 Leave North Adams 20 am, Pittsheid T 10
 Canaan S 20. Arrive Now Haven 10 bb,
 Bridgeport II 90, New York II 20. Leave Albany 10 a.m., State Line { 40, Pitts
 field 10. Canaan Q 70. Arrive Bridgeport
 l2 05 p. m,, NewHaven l2, 40 New York i.bo. Leave Albany 10 % '. m. State Line II 20. North Adams 12 10 D. m., pittsheld go,
 Canaan q 42, Arrive Bridgeport 0b, New
 Haven c 35, New York 6.l0.
 Leave Albany 10 oo n. m., state LInc II 20. Pittsneld IA s2 ?. m,, Canaan 2 27 Arrive Bridgeport 2 10. New Haven 2 30. New York %.
 Leave Albany 2 20 p. m., State Line tS. Pittsneld 20, Canaan { S7. Arrive Bridge port t7 10, New Haven 90, New York %, Leave North Adams % P; m, Pittsneld %, Canaan 0i. Arrive Bridgeport 2 10, New Haven 2 9, New York & co.
 Csundays onlyl Leave Pittsheld 90 ?. m, Oanaan 8 l6. Arrive Bridgeport 2 ib, New Haven 20, Now York SSb. | Sundays onlyl Leave pittsneld ib ?, m, Canaan 2 %. Arrive New York 10 a5. GOING soRTH Loave New York 70 a. m. Bridgeport 6b, New Haven 10, Canaan 70, Arrive Pitts | field III O5 State Line 10 4i Albany 12 II D. m. Saratoga 10, North Adams II bs. Leave New York 02 a. m., Bridgeport c bH New Haven Q 95, Canaan l2 10 D m, Arrse Pittsneld 20. North Adams 3s. Albany | 249, Saratoga 20.
 Leave New York 02 a. m., Bridgeport ' kb, | New Haven 55, Canaan l2 Ss p. m. Arrive l Pitteneld 2 05 D. m., State Line N, Ale bany q 49 Saratoga 4 20.
 Leave New York s04 a. m, Bridgeport II co. New Haven 10 90. Canaan GOO ?. no. Anlve Pittsneld 1U.00 D. m.
 Leave New York 30 p. m. Bridgeport .0i New Haven b7, Canaan c 2l, Arrive Pltis-
 field 73d, North Adams g0S, State he 500, Albany 40.
 Leave New York 8 30 ?. m., Bridgeport 20 l New Haven b7, Canaan b9. Arrive piue-
 field 30, State Line 60, Albany . 70. | lsa'urdRys onlyl Leave New Yorkl2 co p. m., New Haven 2 %, Bridgeport 39 Cannaa | A51. Arrive Pittsheld co.
 Sundays only) Leave New Haven ( b0 a, n. Bridgeport7 0b, Canaan Q 70. Arrive Piua- | field III 05,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
THE pREYFuS CASE.
preyfus Saws He Did Not Confess.

Dreyfus Says He Did Not Confess.
Rennes, France. Aug. "a The chief
incidents were NJ Labor s searching
ross-examination of General Mercier
and q recital by Dreyfus Of the full
story of his alleged confession to Capt.
Lebrun- Renault.
In his statement to the court-mattial
Captain Dreyfus says:
- am surprised that Captain Lee
bruu. Renault could have made the
statements attributed TO him. On the
way from the prison of La Sante. Le-
brun- Renault shook hands with me, a
fact which is in contradiction Of part
OF his statement Besides, when such
q terrible charge has been hanging over
a man who has resisted il for five years,
witnesses should not come here merely
to speak their beliefs, but ought to
bring proofs, positive proofs Other
wise l am completely nonplussed as to
how l can reply "
II will state" continued Dreyfus.
1.-THE exact terms Of the so-oalled con-
fession of mine. The day Lebrun.
Renault and l were together in the
room / said to him. Il am innocent
l will declare it in the face Of the
whole people. That is the cry Of my
conscience. You know that cry. |
it all though the torture OF my
"Afterward l added, referring to the
visit of Du Patty de Clam. THE Minis
ter is well aware that l am innocent.
What l meant TO intimate was that
/ had apprised the Minister, in response
to the steps Du Patty de Clam had taken
against me, that was innocent.
''Du Patty de Clam visited me and
asked for information. replied to
him, 1 am innocent; absolutely inno-
cent
II replied verbally TO Cu Patty de
Clam and in writing to the Minister
that l was perfectly innocent. That
was what l meant by the words; The
Minister is well aware that am inno-
,ent
81 reverted to the visit Of Du Patty
lie Clam, and said to Captain Lebrun-
Renault: 'Du Patty de Clam asked me
Il had not given documents Of no i'm.
Dortance in order to obtain others in
replied that not only was
absolutely innocent. but that desired
he whole matter to be cleared up
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
LANCE published tri- week.

ThEFREE LANCE published tri- weekly
ss an independent newspaper, islocsted at SOO
Commerce COR william ST.. Fredericksours'
virginia. and IL issued on Tuesday, THURSDAY
ana Saturday mornings by The Free
Lance Newspaper. Beck and JOB
Pristlns Company Of Frsssr'sss-
ssrs virslnis."
Its Subscription Terms are tl.bO per year,
s.O0 for 9 months. 7b cents for months, or
so cents for month";
Its advertising Rates are for one square OF
ten lines or less, first insertion. so cents.snd 10
cents for each additional insertion. $1,000 per
square per year. No position 0sren and no
forslgn advertisements ore taken at q less rate
tAan our hons patrons pay. The right Is re-
served to reject or modify any advertisement
10 deemeG libelous or otherwise Objectionable.
Yearly advertise disseminating during the
year will be charged invariably at transient
rates.
All letters recommending candidates for
oface must be paid for to insure their publ
cation.
- Resolutions OF respect 20 deceased members
passed by societies. corporations, associations,
or other organizations will be invariably
charged for - advertising matter
All communications OF every character
should be addressed to 'THRfRRH LANCE"
Fredericksburg. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26

The Free Lance, on behalf of itself
and of the citizens Of Fredericksburg
and Spossylvanis, has to thank the
Richmond Times for its long and In
teresting editorial advocating the es-
tablishment Of the Battlehelds Park,
covering the scenes OF the mem
orAble conflicts Of Fredericksb urg.
Ohsncsllorsville, the Wilderness, and
spotsyivania court House. The
Times very Justly remarks that there
doee not exist In this case the same
objection which was felt by many
Southern people to apply to the estab-
lishment Of park ct Appomattcx,
since the latter locality does not repre-
sent any battle, or any conflict OF arms
hat ilIustrassd shs hsroism Of the sol.
alsxu "a ssthss eide, but only the sur
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
A Northern Connection.

Richmond, Va, Aug. "a Mr.. j. W.
Mittendorf. Of Baltimore, and others in
terested in the Richmond, Petersburg
aud Carolina road, met here today and
discussed the route north OF that road.
Among those present beside Mr. Mitten.
dorf we're Mr.. Dewitt Smith. the presi-
dent Of the company; John Shelton
Williams, the president of the Seaboard
Air Line, ard Dol. T. M. r. Talcots,
the assistant to that gentleman. 1t
was determined to begin at once the
survey of a route from here to Hanover
Junction to connect there WITH the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac road. This is to be an independ-
ent line. II will, however, run to
points parallel with theChesapeake and
Ohio.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26

render Of the wasted remnant OF the
Army OF Northern Virginia. and the
downfall of the Oonfederacy. No
Confederate veteran would desire to
see the theatre Of that melancholy
drama. made the Mecca at which his
more fortunate opponents in the I'M
happy strife should come to indulge
perhaps pardonable feeling of pride
and exultation. Confederate veterans
not only do not repine at the result of
the war, but have come to recognize
the hand of benefcient Providence in
preventing the Acknowledgement Of the
Republic But they nevertheless
would not relish the idea of commence
rating by a National Park the occasion
when the worn and shattered 5attalions
that had followed the star of Lee
were in the language of the farewell
address Of that great leader. compel
ed to yield to overwhelming numbers
and resources a"
No such objection can apply to the
proposal to commemorate the battle Of
Fredericksburg and the three other mem
orable conflicts that were comprohended
within an area less than ten miles square
-smsller than the District Of Oolum-
bia. Two Of these may perhaps be
characterized as drawn battles, namely
the Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court
House, while the other two were Don.
federste successes. But in all Of them
the soldiers on both sides displayed the
utmost valor and heroism, and there is
nothing in the scene Of anyone Of
these illustrious fields to excite in the
breast of the American soldier. or
American citizen, North or South any
feeling but one Of pride and patriotic
exultation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
Glorious News

comes from Dr. D. b Oargile. Of Washita,
|. 7. He writes: -Four bottles OF
Electric Bitters has cured Mrs. Brewer
of scrofula, which had cansed her great
suffering for years. Terrible sores
would break out ON her head and face.
and the best doctors could give no help
but her cure is compile te and her health
is excellent This shows what thou
sands have proved--that Electric Bit
ters is the best blood purifier known.
It's the supreme remedy for eczema.
letter, salt rheuR. ulcers. boils and run
ming sores IL stimulates liver, kid
news and bowels, expels poisOns, helps
digestion, builds up the strength Only
80 cents Sold by NJ. NJ. Lewis, drug
gist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
splitin tho Party.

Suf)lk. Va. Aug. "a The Suffolk
Senatorial convention broke up to-day
in a split, ana both factions nominated.
The Martin wing renOminated Senator
r f Boykin and the Tyler people w.
H. Stands, Of Southampton. Col. W.
f. Day, Senator Martin father. law.
presided over the convention which
nominated Colonel Boykln. The
whole contest will now be referred to
the State committee Of which a large
majority are Martin men.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
The Appetite Of a Goat

is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose
stomach and liver are out Of order. All
such should know that DIR. Kings New
Life. Pills, the wonderful Stomach and
Liver Remedy, gives a splendid appe-
lite, sound digestion and regular bod
liz habit that insures perfect health
and great energy. Only 25c. at NJ. N.
Lewis drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
He Fooled the Surgeons.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, of
West jefferson, o b.. after suffering IS
months from Rectal Fistula, he would
die unless a costly operation was per.
formed but he cured himself with five
boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the
surest Pile cure on earth. and the best
Salve in the world. 20 cents box.
Sold by NJ. NJ. Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26

The Creelman- Bryan interview, pub
lished elsewhere, is interesting read
ing. Mr.. Bryan. is will be seen, sticks
to l6 to / free silver ratio, and in so
doing voluntarily makes more difficult
his chances Of success next year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
Sussex and Greensville for Martin.

Stony Greek. Va. Aug "a The
delegates from Greensyille and Sussex
counties met here today in convention
and nominated Alex King. county
chairman # Sussex for the House Of
Delegates. Martin resolutions were
adopted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26


The naval Militia organizations of
the interior Western States are pro-
nounced by naval board more pro-
fioient than the reserves Of the Eastern
Seaboard States.
John Whobeck, IA years of age, has
been sent to the grand jury by United
States Commissioner Bowden upon the
charge Of stealing sum Of money from
the postoffice at Olaremont, Va.
Lieut.. Jarvis, OF the revenue cutter
Bear, reports that be found great
deal of sickness and restitution among
gold seekers in camp at KetZebue
Sound, Alaska. Eighty. three persons
were taken to ST. Michael.
Harry johnson. q negro. 30 years old :,
has been arrested In Washington for
criminsl assault on Mr.. Ada Hardy on
May 80 last He was suspected from the
first and escaped to Virginia.
George r. Davis, o Southern Elk.
press Company Messenger. has been CON-
mitted to Jail in Washington in de-
fault of bond, on charge Of embezz-
ling 81 900 Of the company's money.
The sentence Of Thomas W. Price, the
old man twice convicted of the MUIR
der Of Hall Garter In Prince Edward
county has been commuted by Gov. j
Hoge Tyler 70 life Imprisonment in the
penitentiary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
Nominated In Carroll.

Private advice state that in the sen
atorial convention for the Sixth Dis
trict held Thursday at Hlllsville. J.
II. Harvey was nominated. No reso-
lutions were adopted. and it ia not
known how the nominee stands as to
the senatOrship.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26

The Pennsylvania Republican Con-
vention at Harrisburg. Thursday,
nominated J. Hay Brown, OF Lancas-
ter. for Supreme Court Judge; Josiah
r. Adams. Of Philadelphia. for Super
Tor COURT judge. and Lieut-Ool James
Z BMrsrt for State Treasurer This is
Quay victory.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
POLITICAL.
Norfolk Endorses Martin.

Norfolk. Va Aug An sll the ward
meetings held tonight in this city t. re.
lect delegates to the legislative Domina-
ting convention strong Martin resolu-
tiOns were alOpted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
URBANNA AND SALUDA

RbN+'.'A R-'b 'HAsN ~
Before day Wednesday we boarded
the steamer Lancaster for Urbanna and
Saluda. On the steamer we met Capt
ID NJ. Nelson, who was returning
home from a visit 70 Maryland where
his mother is ill., When we reached
Urbanna wharf we went to his splendid
hotel, located about fifty yards from the
beach and which is the handsomest
summer resort on the river Every
thing is new, the grounds are prettily
laid out, the bathing is good. the fish
ing fine, the table splendid and Capt
Nelson. the prince Of hosts. II we
could spare the time we do not know
place we had rather spend a month
at than II )tel Nelson.
After breakfast. with Hon Howard
Hathaway and Mr.. " G.. Newbill. both
members Of the Lancaster bar, we went
to Slluda, where court was being held
There was the smallest crowd present
we ever saw on court green. and on
asking for an explanation was answered,
fodder pulling and the fish are biting
finely
In talk with Judge Garnett we
found him one Of the strongest ad.
vocltes of the election Of senator by
the people and staunch for Bryan and
free silver He said that he believed
that Bryan if nominated would hold
the six aud half million votes cast for
him at the last election, and with the
disaffection among the Republicans on
the Philippine war be elected.
Hon. Joseph Bristow, Of Stormont,
and Mr. Robert Bristow, Of Urbanna,
were present These gentlemen did
not say so, but from what we could
learn from them it is more than prob
able that Capt Waring will nave no
in his candidacy for the
House of Delegates
Among those we met was our friend,
county clerk, Frank NJ. Eastman, who
gave us a cordial welcome.
Mr.. W. W. Woodward will in short
time 60 to Newport News. where he
has formed a law partnership The
county can i'll afford to loose so valu-
able citizen.
Middlesex is one OF the most prosper
Gus counties in the State. Its farms
are in fiue condition, crops are good.
fish plentiful, extensive preparations
are being made for the coming oyster
season and its people should be happy.
After quick drive from Saluda we
reached West Point Wednesday even
ing, Richmond that night and home
next morning at o'clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26

Although violations Of the civil SER
vice law by Federal officials are con.
stantly occurring, President Mckinley
II Is said, is not told Of the infractions
Of the rules.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26

Ex.Judge Henry Hilton, to whom
was bequeathed the A. I. Stewart mil
lions, died Thursday Of gastritis, at
Saratoga, n. Y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26
Foreirn Affairs.

Paris police and soldiers contiue the
siege of Jules Guerin's stronghold.
Lord Salisbury conferred Thursday
with Queen Victoria, and it is believed
that the Transvaal crisis was under
consideration.
Emperor William, it is definitely
stated in Berlin, has refused the resig-
nation of the Prussian Cabinet.
Trunks containing the correspondence
Of General Jiminez have been captured
by the Haitian authorities.
Thirty cases of typhoid fever devel-
opeG at Ponce, Porto Rico, Thursday,
as a result of the recent food carrying
filth into that city.
SPANISH AMERICAN ISLANDS.
General Otis cables from Manila con-
irming the reports Of a treaty with
the Sulu Sultan.
The transport Newport has arrived at
Manila.
Many of the Spaniards who are leav-
ing Havana for Spain cause trouble by
hurting insults at Cubans just before
their departure.
The payment Of the Cube gratuity
fund will soon be suspended.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-26

Bob Ingersoll, 1t seems, only leaves
an estate of $4,000.