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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14
The Portland Argus says

1.-THE trusts have been smashed again
in theory by q court decision, but they
will probably as heretofore, survive
the shock The Supreme Court Of the
United States has decided by q unant
NOUS opinion. that all trade COM
binasions engaged in interstate COM
merce which by concerted action pre-
vent competition and enhance prices
beyond q reasonable limit, thus restrict
ing trade, are unlawful and subject 20
the penalties Of the Sherman Anti.
Trust law. The decision Is clear and
explicit enough. but experience teaches
that Z. is one thing TO promulgate law
against trusts and monopolies and quite
another thing to get them honestly and
rightly enforced.
Yes, the courts may decide against
them and Mckinley may write against
them, but like John Browns spirit.
they seem to be marching on. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14
Reducing Southern Republican Repre-
sentation at National Conventions.

se1taticr az National N0VeHIA"Hs'
The Washington. D. O., Post SAYS
For years have been working Tor
lust such plan, for the apportion'
ment Of representation in the National
Convention, as Mr. Payne has perfect
ed. &" said Mr.. Joseph II. Manley. Re-
publican National Committeeman from
Maine. at the Arlington last night.
Mr.. Manley is in Washington TO at
tend the meeting Of the executive COM
mittee Friday and Saturday next He
has been connected with the committee
in some capacity since 1876 and has
served az q member thereof since 1884.
1T is the only proper and honest
basis possible for distributing dele
gates, >" be continued, land already
Mr.. Payne has received assurances OF
support from more than majority OF
the States. representing more than
majority of delegates in convention.
OF course. the South will make tight
and argue that its vote is being sup
pressed. but nevertheless the proposed
system is the very same used in each OF
the States when calling State conven.
tions There is no sense or reason why
Mississippi. with 5000 Republican
votes, should have eighteen delegates
in convention. while Maine, with
so, 900 Republicans, is represented by
only twelve delegates. According to
that one Republican in Mississippi is
worth eighteen Republicans in Maine.
1t looks promising for favorable action
upon Mr.. Paynes resolution, and l
think the matter will be referred TO the
next National Convention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14

We see that family Of FIVE Miles,
sill males, have changed their names,
except one who is yet too young to ap-
ply for relief They were originally
named One, Two. Three, Four and
Five Miles and though only one IL
left, he Is Five Miles. II General
Miles were counted what would he
amount to? The distance between him
and Alger, at any rate, 10 many
miles.
There is q young lady in Spotsyl.
vania county, Va, named Two: but
che is yet one and single, though beau
tiful and accomplished. Norfolk Vlr-
ginian.Pilot.
Clerk Orismond, who is thoroughly
familiar with the county. is asked in
all seriousness to locate the neighbor-
hood Of the young lady, named Miss
Two.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14
Railroad commissi oner's Annual Report
Of the Various Virginia Lines.

The twenty.third annual report Of
the railroad commissioner has been filed
with the General Assembly. The re-
port ends June 80, 1899 1t shows the
total miles Of new railroad for the year
33 40 miles.
The number Of persons killed by
trains during the year was 1879; the in
jured numbered / 1853. being composed
principally Of tresspassers and EN-.
ployes Only six passengers were
killed and seventy five injured
The gross earnings and income for
the year show a large increase over last
year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14
Foreign Affairs.

Beer advioes state that 672 British
prisoners and three guns were cap
tured in she fight at Stormberg, Cape
Colony.
General Butler reviewed his army at
Frere, Natal. This is regarded as pre-
limiuary to an advance.
Admiral Fournier, commander OF the
French Mediterranean squadron. left
Sebastopsl Monday after visit TO
Admiral Tyrtoff, Russian Minister OF
the navy. The visit is regarded as
significant, in view Of possible political
developments
n. Decrais, French Minister OF the
Colonies, declared in the Chamber OF
Deputies at Paris that France colonial
empire was now complete.
Prince Hohenlohe and Count Won
Buelow launched the Kaiser new navy
project in the Reichstag at Berlin.
British at Ladysmith, Natal. made a
sortie and destroyed Boer gun. but
they lost 60 men in killed, wounded
and captured.
Fighting in the direction OF Modder
river. Cape Colony, is reported but
there is no definite news Of it.
An insane man in Berlin attacked
DR.. Lieber. the Centrist leader in the
Reichstag, but was arrested before seri-
GUS injuries had been inflicted.
The Presidents of Brazil, Argentina.
Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay, tits ex-
pected, will soon meet at Buenos Ayres.
1t is reported that the Columbian
revolution is crushed, but there Is
doubt as to this, as the Government is
said to be claiming victories which
were not won.
SPANISH. AMERICAN ISLANDS.
General YouDg's soldiers, who are
parsuing Aguinsldo. are shoeless and
are often compelled TO go hungry. They
are keeping up the chase.
American troops have taken possession
of Subig bay, an important strategic
point in Luzon.
Havana teachers petitioned Governor
General Brooke for higher pay.
A Filipino band Of guerrillas recently
captured in Luzon will be shot or hung
it is expected, and other guerrillss may
share the same fate.
The Junts at Hongkong states that
Filipinos under General Tino have de-
feated American marines at Vigan.
The Republican party Of Puerto Rico
has carried 8 out Of II towns in which
elections have been held.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14
For oYer Pity Years

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. IL
soofhes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind colo, and
Is che best remedy for Diarrhoea. j
viii relieve the poor little sufferer Inn
mediately. Sold by Druggists In every
rert OF the world. Twenty-Five DENTS
4 bottle. Be sure and ask for MrF
Winslow' . Sooshing Syrup. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14
Big Order For Locomotives.

Richmond, Va, Dec 1.-THE Sea-
board Air Line today placed an order
with the Richmond Locomotive Works
for % heavy freight engines. The de-
livery of these engines Is to begin In
April. The Chesapeake and Ohio also
today placed and order for IS consolidst-
ed locomotives. The locomotive works
now employ 1. 800 men and are work.
ing their plant day and night to fill Or
dere
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14
The Appetite Of a Goat

Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose
Stomach and Liver are out Of order All
such should know that DR.. kings
New Life Pills, the wonderful Stomach
and Liver Remedy. gives splendid
appetite. sound digestion and regular
bodily habit that insures project health
and greast energy Only 25c at M. M.
Lewis drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14

That Hacking Cough Is source OF
annoyance to yourself and others. as
we'll as Of distress. By taking q tea
spoonful Of Pain-Killer In half glass
Of warm water or milk every hour or
two you will be surprised TO find how
quickly the cough will disappear. In
sist upon getting the genuine. Sold In
two sizes. Price 20. and 800. Avoid
substitutes, there is but one Pain-Killer,
Perry Davis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14

A special from Pittsburg Gays that
during the ten years which have elapsed
since Andrew Carnegie made his first
offer Of $40. 900 for public library in
Braddock. Pa. he has given away more
than 80, OO0,0 900 for the purpose OF
building and maintaining libraries In
this and other countries. There are in
all fifty Of these gifts, only four Of
which are In Southern towns. Atlanta
has received 800. 900, Newport. KY,
$40, 600. Fort Worth. Tex, $50. 900. and
the city Of Louisville has been offered
sl26 900, but the gift has not been ac'
cepted. A large number of these gifts
went to towns in Scotland.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14
A Confederate Monument.

Oulpeper. Dec. 1.-THE local chapter
CT Daughters Of the Oonfederacy, OF
Washington, Rappahannock county, ID
raising funds to erect monument &c
the soldiers Of the Oonfederacy from
Rsppahannock. The daughters have
already in hand $3.50 in cash and 800
donation. They expect to erect the
monument next Spring
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14
For a Memorial Bridge.

Senator Daniel has introduced In the
U. 8. Senate bill providing for the
construction OF a memorial bridge
across the Potomac river from Wash.
ington to Fort Myer and the national
cemetery at Arlington. For the con.
struction Of this bridge 81, 800. 900 Ii
asked for.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14

nor a lie. We may say without boast
ing that II self.government is right, we
have helped the world. II | am right,
this resolution will help 1t will say
to the world. Washington Monroe
and Webster are dead. but the Ameri'
oan policy still lives. 1t may sting the
oppressor, but it will be a message Of
affection and hope 10 the struggling
republio. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14
Weather forecast for FRED
ericks6uTo and cfcinitV.
Fair Thursday.

Senator Daniel called to ask the ap-
pointment Of o. B. Taylor as lieuten-
ant In the Marine Corps. The Presi.
dent gave Mr.. Taylor q card directing
his designation for examination. -
Wash. Cd. o. } Star.
It is said that whatever John asks for
he gets from Mckinley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14

The currency debate began last Mon
day in the U. S. House OF Representa-
tives and the House orators aroused the
pros and cons Of finance. The Republican
view was presented in speeches that
commanded the attention Of the House
and the applause Of their party, whilst
Representatives De Almond and Mad
dox replied on behalf Of the minority.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14
Gov. Tyler Listens to Pulpit Criticism.

Gov. Tyler Listens to Pulpit Criticism.
Rev. DR.. J. B. Hawthorne Of the
Grove Avenue Baptist Church. last
Sunday preached against the suggestion
of Gov. Tyler that chaplain be ap-
pointed for the penitentiary. At the
invitation Of the clergyman, Gov. Ty-
Ter and many member of the legislature
were present to hear him DR..
Hawthorne, in his discourse, insisted
that there should be no interminglipg
of church and state affairs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14

We publish elsewhere interesting in
formation from the Agricultural De-
partment at Washington on the sugar
beet subject. In letter to The Free
Lance Commissioner G. W. Koiner
says:
81 have q letter from party in
Maryland, who owns farm near Fred
ericksburg, saying he desires TO put ont
Q large acreage of beets next year for
the factory at fredericksburg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14
The Roberts Case.

Representative Roberts, Of Utah. declin-
ed to testify before the House special
committee in regard to the charges
against him. He entered formal
denial Of the charges and placed upon
the committee the burden OF proof
The committee will probably go to
Utah,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14
Root Being Considered for Vice Presi
dent.

Root Being Considereo LOT VICE EEesA-
dent.
Washington, D O., December l3'--
The next Republican Convention
will, In all probability, be held on June
10. 1900. Chicago will doubtless
be the convention city, though
Philadelphia. New York. and other Cit
les are making attractive offers. The
time and place Of holding the conven'
ton will be definitely fixed during the
two days session Of the Republican
National Committee, which will open
at the Arlington on Friday.
The ticket nominated at the next
National Convention will probably be
for President, William Mckinley. OF
Ohio; for Vice President. Elihu Root,
of New York.
Root is the choice Of party leaders
for McKinley's running mate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14
Taylor Inaugurated.

Frankfort, Ky, Dec. 10. William
s. Taylor was inaugurated as Governor
at noon today. The crowd was much
smaller than in past years, due to The
weather, which, up till last night. was
rainy and was followed today by Ce-
cember blizzard.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14
THURS DAY. DECEMBER IA 1895.

THEfREE LANCE published tri- weekly
"a an independent newspaper, is located al 80
Uomnoroe Tor william st), FredetioAs0urf
virginia, and Is issued on Tuesday. ThrrsdsT
and Saturday mornings by The Frss
Lance Newspaper. Book end job
Printins Company Of Frsssr'"s
hvrs vireinia."
Its Subscription Terms are sl6O pei J'A''
AL N for months. rs cents fore mouths =
50 cents for months.
It's Advertising Rates are for Que square I
ten lines or less, nrst insertion,6 80 centsand >
eents for each additional insertion. uOWper
square per year. No position 0tve'-dDd 80
forslor advertisements are taken at a teas r1ts
tAsn our home patrons pay. The right is re-
served 10 reject or modify any advertisement
I.deemec libelous or otherwise Objectionable
Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
rear will DO charged invariably at transient
rates.
All letters recommending candidates. iVf
oAee must be paid for ~ insure tneif puo'A-
cation.
Resolutions OF respect to deceased members
passed by societies, corporations, assoolAtons'
or other organizations will be Invariably
charged for as advertising matter.
All communication of every character
should be addressed to ''THRfRBk LANCE"
FredericksourE. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14
Fitz Lee Sued BY a Receiver.

Mr. Paul NJ. Penick. receiver of the
Commercial. Bank Of Glasgow Va, has
filed a motion in the Circuit Court in
a suit for 81, 500 against Fitz Lee, sub
ject to a credit Of $685. 81 The matter
lie contested
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14

the Virginia Democratic Associations banquet held
Washington o. on Monday published elsewhere will at
attention
present likeness Of DR. Robert Harper president
he association, presided on the occasion
preference for Bryan the Dmoacc cand
Presidency will read with interest in view OF what hi
been this particular
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-14

Governor Tyler is in receipt OF a
communication from Governor Nc
MILAN and Attorney General Pickle
Of Tennessee, inquiring whether it
would be convenient for the Virginia
Governor and Attorney-General to
meet them in Washington between the
18th and 22d Of this mouth in refer
snce to the boundry line question which
Is to be submitted to the United States
Supreme Court. 1t is improbable the
Virginia officials will find it possible
to meet the Tennesseeans at the time
mentioned.
Mrs Mary A Titus, widow of Tunis
Titus. Of Woodburn, died suddenly Sun
day morning as she entered her dining
room for breakfast She was eighty.
FIVE years old, and leaves six children,
thirty grandchildren and several great
grandchildren.
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on the ground adjoining High Bridge station;
There the visiting crows will be quartered and
suoh OF the local men who have not arranged
LOT themselves elsewhere. The facility with
which many Of the lighthouses on tho Harlem
Gan Dc moved may also prove factor in provid-
Veiniiy of sSs storage room i1d shells N ne
Dock. near the finish Of the race, 10 place several
,1oathouscs temporarily. and IL IL quito likely
mat some clubs will take advantage OF this and
locate there month or so previous 10 the regatta
70 enable their entries 70 practise over tho course.
Bronson's Point near ,ho start Is a eonvenisni
spot Tor competitors to lounge around between
races, and considerable time will DO saved by
concentration Of all tho visitors at ono house
NIL also aid in bringing the events of on schedule
time. as confusion has sometimes occurred in local
regattas when the clerk OF tho coutse had 70
visit half a dozen different houses. some mile
apart TO call the crows out for race.
Mnt points OF tho country Is another item con-
sidorcd by the \. A. A. g. when awarding the
RdSs ds New sSd Fl hudss h
this score. BY the main limo Tho boats can be
tres In Canada and the Norpngest while the
Eastern oresmen will be able TO make connections
No difficulty is expected with tho hnancis,
a. the meeting Of the Harlem Regatta Associa..
ton. TO be held on Jan &, he has no doubt that
enough money will be raised TO defray the entire
expenses which are not expected TO exceed 800;
be Joint meeting OF all tho rowing clubs in the
district who arc also anxious TO aid financially.
As all the money needed will probably have been
subscribed by Harlem clubs any money forth
coming will DO a welcome addition TO tho pro-
posed fund for sending the winning crews TO the
International Regatta at tho Paris Exposition.
The fact that the winning crows will be sent
abroad is sure TO have an ,eprtccinblc effect on
the class of tho entries and IL all indications arc
verified the FIRST national regatta held in New
York will be the gtcntest In the history Of Amer
lean rowing and will mark new era OF success
for orcsmen Of the Metropolitan district
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SPEEDWAY ROWING COURSE
DLTdiLs or THE NEW STRETCH For
RACES ABOVE HiGHBRIDGE

Movement to Have National Regatta De-
cidcd Thera-Pinns Show n Strnightaway
cR One Mile and n Half-Exceptional
facilities for Spectators Along the Banks
Oarsmen in the vicinity Of New York have had
their eyes suddenly opened 10 the exceptional
facilities now existing on tho Harlem River for
holding rcgattas by the movement TO have tho
National Regatta OF 1900 held under the auspices
OF the Harlem Regatta Association.
Since tho beginning al the construction cf tho
new ship canal. connecting the East and North
rivers James Pnkington. tho veteran oaIsman,
has cherished tho project Of a waterway for racing
above tho mass Of docks and warehouses that
have always marrcd tho success Of the Harlem
rceattas from spectacular standpoint Tho
dredging OF tho river Is far advanced and there
Is every reason to expect that by next summer
an ideal one mile and-a-half strnightaway course
will b. available. while the Speedway. parks and
bridges along the route will provide unlimited
accommodation for sightsecrs The proposi.
ton to signalizo the opel ming Of this Speedway
course by holding tho National Regatta over II
which was broachcd at special meeting Of the
Harlem Regatta Association recently, mot with
hearty endorsement
The changes in tho upper part Of the river that
have rendered the National Regatta a probability
for this city will surprise many OF those who have
padded the stretches above McCombs Dam
bridge for pleasure. as well as old oarsmen who
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-31
Sports ut Columbia University.

1t Ia now almost settled that tho Intercolle-
ginte Gymnastic Association will hold It's an
nual contests in the Columbia University
gymnasium early in March. There are nearly
twenty colleges and universities In the league
President William T.. Mitchell OF Colum ba
went West during the holidays To- get tho
Western colleges TO Join the association and
the result OF his trip IL that tn" Tn varsity OF
Chicago. the University OF Michigan. the lni-
yersity Of Wisconsin. the CnSersity IL Illinois.
Northwestern University and perhaps few
Others will send representatives TO compete
next March.
Dr. Savages examinations showed that tho
ftty strongest men examined during the year
t:}5 men examined. 2S+ had some slight dcvia-
ton OF the spine. 100 had deficient eyes an
wore glasrss. I had poor lungs and 40 were
found to have bad hearts and were excluded
from the various athletic contests. No serious
injuries were accredited 20 the gymnasium
work
Prof. Holroyd tho swimming instructor. had
po5ted the following requirements for the
University Water Polo team
First-Ablity TO swim 100 yards in minute no
Second Ability to swim 500 yards 10 the satisfao-
Third-Ability 10 sink three successive times to
I'll. bottom OF ten feet Of water.
Fourth-Ability to swim distance OF nhy feet
Fitth-Abiiity to touch tho sides OF the tank and
turn quickly.
Tho captains OF the various teams have
issue ed calls for all candidates 10 begin active
gymnasium training on Jan. 3 for the sprin G
contests. Tn. crew Will use the gymnasium
tank, the baseball team, the gymnasium
cage and the track and cycle teams the gym :
na4ium running track. until outdoor practice
Is possible.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-31
Bowling Notes.

]. Van Elten- Send your application to Her
man Kahlsiori. 200 East 125th street.
In place Of the regular scheduled American
pational tournament games the Blocker. Doo-
little and Arlington teams Will play post
ponsd series at the Gerlnana Assembly Rooms
alleys on next Tuesday ni2ht.
special meeting Of tho Executive Commit
tee OF the American Bowling Congress will DO
held at the Elephant CluO. Brooklyn. to-mor-
row afternoon to complete Arrangements for
the annual meeting at Baltimore. Jan -
~ Spe,si.n mrI'tIhs, thr ,hI.,,uIhIu IouInn-
5 o'clock at Hammers alleys. corner Bushwick
avenue and Melrose street, 10 receive Anal en-
tries and draw Tor positions on the schedule.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-31
YIRaT OANK.

Columbia C1ub-E. jaeger. 1895 o, Bchmidt Is3,
p. Cells. 1875; =. Huesmsnn. l7ii 3. Hmball. lto.
Total, 40.
Knickerboctar Athletic Club-Roii. 1873; Dsvias
49, Parker. III; shepard ia; Stone. las. Total.
7ut
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-31

Columbia Club-Jargrr. ia; schmidt. lti; Cells.
so; Huesmann, 1895 k,nball. 1873. Total. 100.
KnickerbOcker Athletic Ciub-Roll. lip. Davies.
a.. Parker. lAd, shepard. 100. stone. rs. Total.
CO.