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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01

The Free Lance regrets to observe, on
the part Of Gov. Tyler, an apparent lack
of interest in or proper appreciation
Of the great subject OF trusts which is
now coming to the front. as the over
shsdowing question Of the times along
with expansion These the future is TO
consider, deal with and attempt to dis
pose Of. And it witnesses with pain
and regret that the senior Senator of
Virginia seems to have no views worth
presenting or considering on either OF
these great questions. Senator Daniel
owes much to his oratory and d great
deal to his bravery in war, but he ought
to realize that In the waning hours Of
o dying century, these questions ale
forging to the front and that as SEN
ator, who is about entering on his third
term In the u. s. Senate, he Will be
expected to have some views that are
worth considering-views moulded and
wrought out by him in his closet.
The people look for thoughts that
breathe, and not merely words that
will appeal to the sophomore admira-
tion of sweet girl graduates and COM
mencement boys. And as for Gov.
TYLER he should remember that these
questions are not mere play things that
an anecdote will dispose of and that
they are Of sufficient Importance to call
for bis most thoughtful reflection. Let
him not forget that he is the successor
Of Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson,
James Monroe and Henry A. Wise, and
90 try to say something worth reading
when be takes up these problems in his
annual message and thus avoid, If pos
sible. the cynical observation, that OF
virginia Governors. e. of the States
potAso products, the best is beneath the
ground
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01
Altar COMMITS

Washington, June 20. THE onslaught
of the applicants for volunteer commits
sions in the new regiments to be raised
for service in the Philippines began to-
day with vigor and determination.
Before the war Department closed there
was no official who did not wish it
was possible to provide officers for
these troops without making additional
appointments. Upon General Oorbin fell
the brunt Of the attack His private
residence was invaded this morning by
20 persons, old and young, asking to be
appointed to the army and not caring
much whether they received second
lieutenanoy or colonelcy OF regiment.
All day the corridors Of the Department
swarmed with hungry. hustling com
mission seekers. who seemed TO have
made remarkable haste in securing
influence and in getting their ap-
plication papers ready.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01

The surveyors are already at Fred
ericksburg laying out line OF railway
from Richmond to Washington. The
Free Lance in its issue Of May 9th
said: The Free Lance has reason to
believe that ere long the R., f. & P.
4. r. will either be a double track
along with the Pennsylvania railroad
to Washington, d. O., or else there
will be another road built from Rich
mond to Washington. D. @. " The Free
Lance Is always not only up with the
times, but is generally a pioneer in news
matter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01

The San Francisco Chronicle. the
leading Republican newspaper west Of
the Rocky Mountains, Is as much OPP
posed 10 the war upon the Philippine
Republic as any paper in the country.
The Lincoln Farmers Club Of Lou
doun county, has written to the Gov.
ernor regarding the matter Of adulter-
ations Of food The letter says THE
law we have requiring the analysis Of
fertilizers was felt to be great benefit
to farmers, both as protector and as
an educator. Gould we not have sim.
liar one passed to protect the buyers Of
feed. quantities Of which are now used
in this and adjoining counties:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01
Condition OF the Confederate Grayes al
Arlington

The Washington, d c.. Star says
AT the instance Of Adjt Gen. Cor
bin. Quartermaster General Ludington
recently instituted an investigation of
the published report that the Govern
ment is neglecting the graves OF the
Confederate dead In the National Gem
etery at Arlington, and that as con-
sequence the Confederate Veterans AS
ISOLATION of Washington is arranging
for the transfer Of the remains TO some
other burial place. II WAS alleged that
no attention had been paid to the Con-
federate graves at Arlington, and that
the mounds are now scarcely visible
also that the hesdboards have been al
lowed to fall into decay, and that only
those who know the location are able to
recognize the graves. According to the
story, it is proposed to remove the Con-
federate remains from Arlington to
Woodside, Md, where now rest the re-
mains of seventeen Confederate soldiers
who lost their lives in Gen. Early's
bold bat unsuccessful attempt to capture
the city Of Washington
1.-THE matter was referred to Maj.
True, quartermaster. who has charge
Of Arlington Cemetery, for in
vestigation, and his report has just
been filed at the War Department.
"''There are, says Maj. True, 1876
Confederate soldiers and civilians, State
prisoners, now inferred at Arlington
National Cemetery. OF the number
1875 are known and 10 are unknown.
These dead are buried with other hon.
orable dead in the cemetery, their
graves are known and recorded, are
marked with headstones very similar to
those marking the graves OF Union SOL
diers, bearing the name, but not the
regiment, company or State, as in the
case Of Union soldiers, are we'll sodded
and cared for. according to regulation.
precisely as the graves Of all the other
dead IN that cemetery are cared for.
In short. the Confederate dead are hon.
orably inferred and honorably cared for.
1t is hardly probable that they would
be so we'll cared for in any other than
a national cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01

Secretary Alger called at the White
House last Wednesday and discussed
with the President the political situa-
tion in Michigan and his candidacy
for the U. S. Senate. He reiterated
his statement that he intended to re-
main in the Cabinet until the expira.
tion Of this Administration. he refus-
ed to express himself as to Gov. Pin
gree's recent interviews criticisinR
President Mckinley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01

The Free Lance. responding to the
Charlottesville Progress, begs leave re-
specifically to say
l. That when it admits that but few
alumni revisit the university it merely
comedies with The Free Lance,
IL. The sons Of the university are, Of
course, interested in its progress be-
cause 1t is a monument to Mr. Jetfer.
son and because Of the honored names
of professors and former students con.
nected with its history. and because Of
the educational facilities which it
affords. and they don't run back
there to get their names in print
because. as the Progress suggests,
they have other fish to fry. But
they are cOgnizant Of the fact that
Mr.. Jetferson's scheme Of government
and management was through a Board
Of Visitors. Such board has managed
the university in the past and can be
relied on for the future The Progress
expresses confidence in Gov. Tyler, and
if il were as wise as serpent, as
it seems to be friendly to the univer-
sity. it would not advocate so vain
scheme for its control The Progress
seems to forget that the university Wis
itors are not only appointed by the
Governor, but must be confirmed by the
State Senate. 40 State Senate will
ever agree to surrender its prerogative
Of confirmation. and neither Gov. Tyler
nor any other Governor will ever say,
ss the Progress seems to intimate, that
Il can be trusted to appoint the uni
versity visitors, but my successor can
not be. - The truth is, the proposition
sounds more like the suggestion Of a
children's debating society than the
suggestion Of grown up men aud If
this is the best work the society of
alumni can develop. it is time for it
to indulge in decenninal rather thar
annual assemblage. The folly Of the
suggestion is 50 apparent that it is safe
to say it will never be more than
recommendation and it is a sugges-
tion Of which no one should be willing
to be regarded as the parent.
The alumni who don't 90 up to the
university commandments are ever
ready, in the interest Of the university,
to call of schemes for university presi-
dents and like absurdities
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01
Sncide OfE1-MaYOr Collier.

Ex.Mayor Charles F Collier, one OF
Petersburg's most prominent lawyers,
committed suicide Thursday morning
about S clock at his residence, on
High street, by shooting himself with
a pistol while propped up in bed with
two pillows The ball entered the
right upper part Of the head and
emerged on the opposite side OF the
head. inhicting most CHASTITY wound,
which bled very freely. The cause al
legged for the rash act is dependency
caused by ill health. Mr.. Collier bad
been a great sufferer recently from
insomnia, and for nights had been un-
able to sleep. He was born in Peters
burg Sept IS. 1921 He was promi-
nent in politics and had been mayor OF
Petersburg, and served several terms in
the Virginia Legislature, and was
member Of that body when the civil
war broke out. He was also member
Of the Confederate Congress
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01
Weather forecast for FTed-
ericksbur0 and uiciRitV.
Fair and continued lo1c
temperature SATURDAY.

The official report as to the condition
of the Confederate graves at Arlington
as published elsewhere bears out the
impression Of The Free Lance, and Maj.
True's report, is according to The Free
Lance idea, that the graves will be better
taken care Of at Arlington, than else
where. AS The Free Lance said before
80 1t now repeats, "let these bones
rest. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01
persops troubled with diarrhoea will

Persons troubled with diarrhoea will
be interested in the experience of Mr..
W. NJ Bush, clerk Of Hotel Dorrance.
Providence, r. l. He says: For
several years l have been almost con-
slant sufferer from diarrhoea, the fire.
quent attacks completely prostrating
me and rendering me unfit for my
duties at this hotel. About two years
ago travelling salesman kindly gave
me small bottle Of Chamberlain
ODlic, Cholera and Diarrhoes Remedy
Much TO my surprise and delight its
effects we're immediate. Whenever |
felt symptoms Of the disease l would
fortify myself against the attack with
a few doses Of this valuable remedy.
The result has been very satisfactory
and almost complete relief from the
sfliotion.'' For sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis,
Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01
The Iusular Commission at Washing

The Insular Commission at Washing
ton has completed its report, which con-
taiDs the following reference to trusts
and combinations IN Porto Rico
BY the recommendation already
suggested the national law fOrbldding
certain trusts and combinations IL mat
ter Of interstate trade viii be in force
IN the island rs elsewhere. but in addl-
ton, we shall suggest law forblddlng
aud Furnishing the formation and opera
tion Of such concerns In the island. IN
accordance with the laws Of the States
with perhaps some additional features
not yet embodied in any statue
The Free Lance publishes elsewhere
today, the very interesting testimony
before the Industrial Commission at
Washington. Of Profs True and Holmes
The statements made are very IN
structive and The Free Lance believes
that it behooyes every farmer to read
them
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01
A Real Giant.

New York. June 30 The biggest
American giant, Herr Lewis wilkins
of Kentucky. came over from Germany
yesterday on the biggest steamship in
service, the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse,
of the North German Lloyd line. Herr
wilkins has been travelling on his shape
and height in Germany for several
months. He weighs about a quarter Of
a ton gross, is seven and a half feet
long and three feet abean amidships.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01
He Fooled the Surgeons.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton. Of
West Jefferson, o., after suffering Is
months from Rectal Fistula, he would
die unless a costly operation was per.
formed but he cured himself with hye
boxes of Buckien's Arnica Salye. the
surest Pile cure on Earth, and the best
Salve in the World. % cents u box.
Sold by NJ NJ Lewis, Druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01

Dr. Oady's Condition Powders, are
just what horse needs when in bad
condition Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put q
horse in prime condition. Price 20
cents per package For sale by NJ NJ.
Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01

Gov. Roosevelt says he will not be a
candidate for the presidency in 1900,
but that he iavors the choice Of McKin-
ley. The West, he says, is strong for
the Presidents denomination and sup.
ports the administration.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01

At the hearing Of the Colonial Danes
suit IN New York city last Tuesday
Justice BOOkstayer granted the lawyers
until July II to submit briefs regarding
the rights Of the three societies to the
title Colonial Danes y After various
members Of the two defendant societies
had testified Col Bartlett offered rebuff
tai testimony. calling Mrs. Gardner,
wife Of the District Attorney OF New
York, and president Of the plaintiff So
ciety, the Colonial Danes, Of New
York She created tempest by saying
on the stand: why, Mrs. Jones, Mrs.
Ely, Mrs Rhinelander and Mrs. Liv-
ingston admitted TO me that they had
done wrong to take our name IT'S
not so !" shouted women partisans Of
the defendant societies. Amid the pro-
tests Of counsel and the shouts Of cOurt
officers for order Mrs Gardiner walked
from the witness chair and as she pass
ed some Of the rival Danes one woman
remarked You ought to be ashamed
Of yourself " Then there was more
wrangling. All the Danes tried to talk
at once, and the court officers were
powerless to stem the food. Finally
Mrs. Jones was recalled and vehemently
denied that she had said what Mrs.
Gardiner had attributed to her. There
was almost a personal encounter in
court between Mrs Gardiner and Mrs
Jones but actual hOstilities were avert
cd and friends Of the rival Danes got
between them
All Of which goes to show that the
only society woman ought to belong
to, unless she be an old maid, without
hope Of marriage, is the society Of true
womanhood, whose sphere is the home
and whose duties are the queenly ones Of
daughter, wife and mother. When
women 90 outside Of these relations they
soon become deadensd to the finer .purer
touches Of their nature Thank God. in
the South, as yet. women as a class, are
content with their womanhood and that
beautiful realm, called home, which In
it's ideal is akin to Heaven alas. how
ever, too seldom seen and realized The
North is doing much to destroy it.
Senator Hoar recently said that the
time was fast approaching, if not now
On us, when the conservatism of the
South would be the only conservatism
if not the last hope, of the Republic.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01

Our baby has been continually
troubled with collie and cholera infan-
tum since his birth, and all that we
could do for him did not seem to give
more than temporary relief, until we
tried ChamberlAin's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy Since giving that
remedy he has not been troubled We
want to give you this testimonial ~ M
evidence Of our gratitude, not that you
need 1t to advertise your meritorious
remedy &c NJ Law, Keokuk Iowa
For sale by NJ. NJ Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01
Spanish American Affairs

Prof. D. o. Worcester cables from
Manila that the charge that Filipino
captives have been shot by Americans
is being Investigated.
Natives of the southern islands in
the Philippine group are reported to
be preparing to give the Am orleans a
desperate resistance.
General Lee has conferred with Gen.
Brooke in reference TO measures for
checking thievery in his jurisdiction.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01

Many officers in the Navy have made
application for transfer from the active
to the retired list. y
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01

Senator Jones, of Nevada, the noted
free silver advocate, Is president of an
Alaskan gold mining company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01
TERMS:

One-third cash, balance in one and two years
Mr.. =. NJ. Travis will be present at sale and
Will explain plat, &c.
Commissioners.
Taos. \. Welch, Welchs. Va.
Thos P. Wallace. Fred burg, Va.
2sth June, 1929.
il-3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01


est blessing OF my life.
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, 1899-07-01

MIR. EDWARD HARDY, the Jolly man
IVA ager OF Sheppard Cos. great store at
Braceyille, H., writes: 81 had never
been sick day in my life until in 1880.
got so bad with nervous prostration that |
had to give up and commence TO doctor.
tried our local physicians and one in Joliet,
but none gave me any relief and l thought
was going to die. became respondent
and suffered untold agony. could not eat,
sleep nor rest, and it seemed a II could
not exist. At the end OF six months was
reduced to but shadow OF myself and at
last my heart became affected and was
truly miserable. | took six or eight bottles
OF Dr. Miles Nervine. 1t gave me relief
from the start, and at last a cure, the great
Smyrna times., 1899-11-15

Surprise Party. The Misses Fannie
and Lillian Hearn were given pleas
ant surprise last Wednesday evening
by having a number of their friends to
spend the evening with them. They
brought them lots of good cheer and
devoted the evening in music,
games and social pastimes at which
the piano rendition of Miss Amanda
Fisher was much enjoyed. Among
those present were Miss Alivan Sever
son, Miss Amanda Fisher, Miss May
Cameron, Smyrna; Miss Lottie Hawk
ins, Miss Edith Hawkins, Miss Emma
Hawkins, Miss Sallie Durham, Miss
Amanda Powell, Clayton; Mr.. Jacob
Collins, of Smyrna; Mr.. John Ander-
son, Mr.. Frank Lord, MIR. Frank
Baker, Mr.. Harry Hearn, Mr.. Harry
Jefferson, of Clayton; Mr.. George K.
Merrett, Mr.. Loud Kerr, of Philadel-
phia.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-15
CHESWOLD.
Caught His Arm While Looking For Bird
Eggs-Mrs, j. K. Barney Lectures.
Local and Personal Mention.

Special Correspondence to the Times.
CHEswoLD, Nov. 18th. h.-Canby Jones
the 12-year-old son of E. F. Jones, ran
his arm above the elbow in a small hole
in the hollow trunk of an apple tree
from which he could not release it
until his father came to his rescue with
malot and chisel. He had last sum-
mer had his hand in the same hole for
bird eggs.
Rev. Edwin Gardner, A. NJ, will
preach Sunday morning on ''The Blind
Mans Testimony" The evening sub
ject will be the Funeral of the Soul"
Fern Leaf Debating CIub.-Last Thurs
day the "Fern Leaf Debating Club"
spent very pleasant time. The subject
was entitled: can Evening with Long
fellow" A sketch of his life was writ
ten and read by Miss Lulu Boggs.
Miss Mary Boggs recited, "Wreck of
the Hesperas," while the members
joined in with some excellent quota
tions. A delightful time is expected
for next Thursday evening meeting
which meets with J. Ralph Stout.
Mrs. j. K. Barney Lectures. The lecture
of Mrs. J. X. Barney on the white rib
bon work last Saturday evening in
this town, was largely attended though
| the evening was not the choice of our
W. G. t. .. 1t proved to be very in
teresting as a whole and especially as
showing the wide world extent of this
yet young organization, she being met
at every point by white bow delega-
tions even in barbarous counties. Mrs.
Barney's after bible reading also was
equally pleasing to our people. Mr..
and Mrs. J. Milton Davidson of
Dover, being present favored the
audience with vocal solos.
PersOnaI.-Mrs. Annie Brown of
Smyrna, spent few days last week
with Mrs. Harry Ross near Cheswold.
Mrs. James d. Pratt and son, Homer
of near Kenton, were guests Saturday
and Sunday of Mrs. Mollie Hardcastle.
Mrs. Margaret A. Collision of Green
wood, is visiting her son, A. w. Colli-
son.-Mr. and Mrs. w. s. Cantwell
and children spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Clark, Downs
Chapel. Rev. Aloycious Green of
} Greensborough, preached for Pastor
Gardner Thursday evening of last
week at Bethel's revival services.
Mrs. Elias Othoson of Kennedyville,
Md; Mrs. Robert Thomas and child
rem of Centreville, Md, and Mrs. Rob.
ert Collins of Dover, were among the
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
F. Collins last week.-Mrs.. Mollit
Hardcastle entertained Mrs. Barney
during her stay in Cheswold. Miss
Ebonora Griffin of St. Georges, Del.
was a guest Sunday of Mrs. F. A
Moore. Mr.. and Mrs. William ForC
and children spent Sunday with Rev
Walter Ford, Delaney's J. H
Bishop and Misses Lizzie and Maggi
Bishop are spending a few days il
Philadelphia, taking in the Exposition
REX.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-15
His Life was sarved.

Mr.. J. E. Lilly, prominent citizen
of Hannibal, Mo-. lately had wonder
full deliverance from frightful death.
In telling of it he says: ST was taken
with Typhoid Fever, that ran into
Pneumonia. My lungs became har-
dened. I was SO weak l couldn't even
sit up in bed. Nothing helped me. I
expected to soon die of Consumption,
when / heard of DIR. Kings New Dis
covery. One bottle gave great relief
l continued to use it, and now am well
and strong. / can't say too much in
its praise" This marvellous medicine
is the surest and quickest cure in the
world for all Throat and Lung Trou-
BILE. Regular sizes so cents and S1.O0,
Trial bottles free at JAS. p. Hoffeck-
er's, Smyrna, and 7. l.. Mason's.
Clayton. Every bottle guaranteed.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-15

Personal. and Mrs. Aubrey
Vandever of Wilmington, are guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Smith. Miss
Marion Rogers is visiting in Perry
man, Md.-Mrs. George Denney and
daughter, Miss Anna, are visiting at
Elkton, Md.-Rev. Dexter Weeden is
spending few days at Philadelphia. =
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Boggs of Green
wood, have been spending few days
with her mother, Mrs. N. G. Severson.
Mrs. John S. Hoffecker of Whining
ton, was a guest in Clayton Monday,
enroute from Easton, Md, where she
has been making a visit.-Miss Bertha
Hayes of Dover, is being entertained
by the Misses Emma and Lizzie Rolph.
Miss Elva Meredith is quite sick at
her home.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-15
KENTON.
EPwOrth League Arranging for a Thanks
giving Entertainment.-LOca and
Personal Mention.
Special Correspondence to the Times.

Special Correspondence to the Times
KENToN, Nov. 15.-Mr. j. NJ. Ar
thurs has reopened his store and will
complete stocking the same this
week.
Mr.. James t. Burrows having pur-
chased machine, gives promise of be-
becoming a "cracker Jack type
writer"
The Epworth League is arranging
for Thanksgiving entertainment. Com
mittees were elected as follows. Musi-
cal-Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Lane, Mrs.
W. S. Arthurs, Mrs. Enoch Williams;
Mrs. J. P. Walker, Mrs. &. r. Ellis,
Miss Bertha Bailey; Recitations-Miss
Eta Bailey, Miss Katherine Manning,
Miss Ada Slaughter, Mrs. G. r, Ellis,
Mrs. F. A. Johns; Decorations-Miss
Bertha Bailey, Mrs. Sue Williams,
Mrs. G. A. Gregg, Miss Emma Attix,
Miss Lola Moore, Miss Maggie Hutch
inson, Mr.. James T. Burrows, Mr..
Frank Purse.
Mr.. F. A. Johns will discontinue
storekeeping and is now selling out.
Some excitement was caused here by
one of the poker dens being raided.
Mr.. John Jackson purchased a young
COW at Mr.. H. F. Hepburn's sale on
Saturday. When entering town with
his purchase, there was an execution
placed on the COW, but was satisfied
after some trouble.
PersOnaI.-Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Wilds
have returned from visit to relatives
in Wilmington.-Mrs. Mary Feiro, of
Baltimore, Md, spent several days
with Mrs. John M. Jerman. Mr..
Mason Bailey made a flying visit to
Philadelphia. Mr.. Eugene Ahern has
returned home with his sister. Fl.
Purse made visit to friends out OF
town Sunday. B.