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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25
Quay and Mckinley.

The Washington correspondent OF the
Alexandria Gazette says: A Pennsyi'
vania republican, says Quay Is a
hater as we'll as fighter, and that the
fact that when his friends asked the
President to call off his postmaster
general, who in his Philadelphia news.
paper fought him all through his late
campaign, said he could not take part
in State politics, the Senator cut notch
in his stick and will be sure to show 1t
to his friends at the next national re-
publican convention, and. II not effec-
tive there, will take pains to have 1t ON
exhibition at all the election precincts
in his State at the election in 1900 "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25
Bacon on QUAY

Senator Bacon, Of Georgia, referring
to Quay's appointment, as Senator
said LAS we are reasonably sure Of
having a republican Senator from
Pennsylvania, am very glad 1t was
Senator Quay who was appointed. Our
relations in the Senate have been very
cordial and every one found him q
congenial, amiable and pleasant man.
He frequently stood by the South, which
greatly increased my respect and liking
for him. anticipated an acquittal in
his case and am sincerely glad such
W as the result of the trial. AS to the
question of seating him on the appoint
ment Of the Governor, being one Of the
judges, would not care to express an
opinion in advance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25

There is likely to be no agricultural
fair and racing in Loudoun this season.
The Loudoun County Live Stock and
Exhibition Association has decided to
dispose Of its property at Leesburg and
wind up.
A dispatch from Manila says :"Spain's
evacuation Of the Philippine islands
will be practically completed by the
withdrawal Of the Spanish garrison
from Zamboanga. Island of Mindanao.
and from the Sulu Islands. and II the
United States assumes control OF Min
danso and the Sulu Islands on the
Spaniards Withdrawing, the military
authorities at Manila must, In order to
garrison these islands diminish the
forces Of American troops. which are al
resdy too small. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25
VIII Quay Get Int the Ssnatsi

Washington, d. O., April 22.-The
probable status of Senator Quay when
Congress meets again is exciting discus
sion. There have been four or five
presidents against seating a man under
the same circumstances. but some
do not believe that they will hold. > 1t
is said here that Quay's chances OF
being seated are better than those Of
any man who applied for admission
under similar circumstances. This is
owing to the fact that the Republicans
will have large majority in the Sen
ate when Congress reassembles, and
they may not follow the presidents OF
other cases. Should this be done in
the case of Quay, however, a peculiar
situation of affairs would develop as to
Utah and Delaware. These states have
failed TO elect senator's Delaware has q
Republican legislature and Democratic
governor. The Democratic governor
would appoint Democrat from Della
ware and the Senate would be forced to
accept him. On the other hand, Utah
has a Democratic legislature and Re.
publican governor Should this Re.
publican governor appoint Republi-
can Delaware would b, Offset. Cali
fornia also failed to elect senator, but
a Republican would be appointed from
that state 1"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25

Marley is as dead as door nail :.
Whatever covert aspirations and de-
signs he may have cloaked under the
MAY mass.meeting movement for
the ostensible purpose Of changing the
mode of electing United State senators.
they have withered and persisted under
the fierce and insistent popular protest
against entangling that issue with
personal aspirations either OF senator
ial or other official character. Even
the great journalistic Mogul OF the
movement is emphatic in warning the
mass meeting against nominating
or endorsing candidate next month,
and the Mogul is as shrewd as the
shrewdest in discerning and training
with the trend of popular feeling. Ii
is now reasonably certain that there
will be no candidate nominated or en-
dorsed by the May mass meeting FAC
ton.
Poor departed and disappointed Mar
ley Read his requiem in the resolu.
tions of tribute to popular rights and
Of trust in the people And that Will be
the end of Marley. Index Appeal.
The foregoing is from the Index APP
peal which The Free Lance does mt hes
itate to say is among the best
edited papers in Virginia, and one OF
the best in the United States. The Free
Lance says this. although the Index
Appeal every now and then seems a
little sour at The Free Lance. The hit
at the Dispatch as the great journal
istic Mogul is apparent, butin all inno-
cence who is Marley?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25

DIR. VIM. Taliaferro has been appointed
contract surgeon in the Marine Hospital
Service at Tappshannock.
Elk. Governor Lord, of Oregon. has
declined the Presidents tender OF the
mission to Persia vacated by the trans
fer Of Minister Hardy to the mission Of
Greece. Mr.. Lord was an applic ant
for the Peruvian mission, and did not
care to go to Persia.
Rev. Robert Ryland, probably the
oldest Baptist clergyman in the United
States, died in Lexington. Ky, Sun
day, aged ninety. -four. He was twenty
eight years President Of Richmond
College. During much Of this time
he was pastor Of the largest African
Church in the world 3, 900 members
nearly all Virginia slaves
A hearing on the report CT the court
which investigated the conduct Of the
Seventy. first regiment Of New York
city, at Santiago, was given by Gov.
Roosevelt. The hearing developed the
fact that the court Of inquiry found
that Mai. Smith, who was lieutenant
colonel of the volunteer regiment Oapt.
Whittls. who was major in that COM
mand, and Maj. Austin, Of the staff OF
Briaadier Gen. Smith. and who COM
manded company in that regiment
were guilty Of lack Of very and
courage. and Of inoompete4l
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25
Virginia Fisheries.

Richmond, April ga Gc7. tyler
has received the annral report Of the
State board Of fisheries. This is the
first sr1ual report made by the board
since the enactment Of the law Great
ing 1t. The revenues for the year from
this source amounted to 5000, with
expenses s22, 900. net revenue CT $33,
900. The Governor is highly gratifed
at this showing and is confident that
for next year it will be much better.
Under the former law the oyster in
dustry brought the Commonwealth in
debt 81, 700
DR.. LeOsto says, the new law is en-
tirely satisfactory to the oystermen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25
Ex.prssident and Mrs. Harrison have

Ex-President and Mrs. Harrison have
gone to the Hot Springs Of Virginia.
The General will sail for Paris May II.
After two weeks rest in Virginia he
will 90 to New York, where the time
intervening between that date and the
date Of sailing will be spent with the
counsel associated with him in behalf
of Venezuela in the Venezuela British
boundary question. General and Mrs.
Harrison will probably make tour OF
the continent before returning. 1t will
be the Generals first trip to Europe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25
Colonial DANES.

The reception given last week IN
Richmond by the Colonial Danes was
one Of the most brilliant social functions
Of the season. The event took place at
the jefferson Hotel, and the elaborate
costumes made it one of the most orig
insl entertainments witnessed In Rich
mond. The company embraced promi-
nent society people in Richmond. DR..
Thomas Nelson Page. the novelist, was
orator Of the evening. DIR. Page was
introduced by Governor Tyler. Judge
r. T. W. Duke, Jr,. Of Charlottesville,
read an original poem. After the ad'
dresses the distinguished company sat
down to supper in the handsomely de-
corrected dining room Of the hotel
Among the guests Of the evening was
President Ingalls, of the O & 0 road.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25

The Agricultural Department year
book. which now takes the place OF the
annual report. is rapidly nearing COM
pletion. 1t contains thirty-six separate
papers of particular interest to agricul'
turists, covering road making, new
plants, noxious and valuable birds, an
finals and insects, meteorological OBJ
servation, forestry and new fields Of
farming industry. The edition will
number 100000 copies, but the de-
partment's quota Of 30 900 has been alb
sorbed in advance by its regular CORES
pondents, so that applicants will have
to depend on senators and representa-
tives. to whom the remaining volumes
have been apportioned and to ensure
the getting Of copy early applications
should be made by our farming friends
to their respective members of Congress.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25
Calared Men Not Percent.

New York. April 22.-In the account
Of the jefferson dinner by the Chicago
Platform Democrats, In this city on the
night of April 10th, the statement was
telegrsphed that colored men were pres
emit. This, 1t is stated is incorrect, and
il 10 further stated that no colored man
was seated at the dinner table. When
the speaking commenced colored man
and his son appeared on the platform /,
and on this was based the statement
that oolored people were present as
guests at the dinner. which, the Man
aging Committee Of the dinner says, is
not the fact.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25
"Agin" the Rixsy Convention,

Me-. warner Ball, Of Lancaster. made
q strong speech at last Lancaster court
against the Rixey convention. He said
in part
This is q grave question, and. gen.
tlemen, 1t is the height OF rashness for
us to say. in the face Of the Oonstitu-
ton, that we intend to change the
method of choosing United States Sen
ators. This movement looks like a
scheme devised to get the people TO act
in defiance Of the organized law OF our
land. We have no right to wiring from
our law makers their vested rights.
The present method Of choosing United
States Senators was adopted in obedi'
ence 10 the wishes Of our ablest and
wisest sons, and we should not hastily
and without the most mature delibera.
ton, override their wishes You are
putting the great Democratic party I'M
der the ban Of attempting to defeat the
fundamental law Of the land
The Chesapeake Waterman publishes
Mr.. Balls speech, or a great part OF 1t
and apparently approves it.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25
K;ssing the Bible in the administra.

Kissing the Bible in the administra-
tion of oaths TO witnesses in court has
been done away with in New York.
Governor Roosevelt signed a bill to
such effect on Wednesday. The ground
on which the new law is based is that
the covers Of the book may become.
through promiscuous USE a medium
for spreading infections diseases. 49,
Richmond Dispatch
As nearly every State in the Union
has done away with kissing the bioie
in administering oaths, and substituted
the uplifted hand, Virginia, at the next
session of the Legislature. ought to do
the same.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25
Politios In Lancaster.

The Irvington Citizen says 1.-The
bitterest fight in the county was wit.
messed at Ottoman precinct. Ii was
made the battle-ground. and discord
reigned during the proceedings. A
citizen representative was OIL the
ground and he was impressed with the
means that were resorted to. The col
ored people had been notified day or
so before that there would be wet and
dry speaking on Saturday, and that
they could attend and participate. This
was the information impaired by q
prominent colored Republican. Conse-
quently number Of them were in the
hall and several voted. securing ma
jority Of for the up county faction.
Staunch old Democrats. representing
the leading element. protested in vain,
and numbers Of them went outside to
give way to the colored Republicans
With this help, the help Of several
white Republicans ana al unhatutai'
lied German, the following delegates
were elected by vote OF 10 to 81
Ohas. l.. Rogers. Bunk Stephens. j. H.
Woodbridge, Dick Norris. W. A. Saund-
ers and W. l.. Lewis The meeting was
adjourned, and the other side remained
in the house. called Precinct Chairman
Geo. Oottingham 70 the chair and elect
cd Virginius Towles secretary. The
following delegation was elected to con-
test the foregoing one ; JnO f. Blake
more, Chas. l.. Shackelford, L. d.
Stoneham. L. o. Cox, Juo. 0. Towles
James Saunders Delegates were EN-
powered to choose their own alter.
mates "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25
That Three Million.

Gov. General Brooke, in the distrib
tion of the $1,000 900 to the Cuban
soldiers, has determined to treat the
Cuban officers as ''soldiers and gentle
men" and not to 60 behind the rolls
they submit. The Cuban lists will be
accepted on their face with the elimina-
ton of those who entered the army
after July, 1898. and those who are now
holding civil offices. Any Cuban
named on the lists who is identified by
his captain will get share. Gomez
will of course receive share.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25

There is a growing demand among
the Nav meeting people for Mr.. Jones
TO run for the Senate. IL is difhcult 10
foresee how he will be able to resist the
appeals Of his friends. There are seven
or eight men in the First district VINO
want 60 succeed him in Congress, and
they will be sorely disappointed II he
does not seek the Senatorship. Mr.
Jones has a good thing, and he does
not want to turn it loose. He is
anxious to see Mr.. Martin defeated, no
doubt. but be prefers that someone else
shall tackle him. Mr.. Hunton is said
60 be his choice. Richmond Core
spondence Index Appeal.
Who the seven or eight men the cor
respondent alludes to are The Free Lance
does not know, but The Free Lance has
heard these names suggested as posi-
bilities for Democratic congressional
timber from the First district: II. r.
Orismond, A. T. Embrey, of this city
Judge f. O. Moncure, of Caroline Judge
J. g Dew, Clagett b. Jones, King and
Queen; T. h. Blskey. Essex. and
Judge ]. W. g. Blackstone, George w.
LeCato and n. b. Westcott, Of the
Eastern Shore. There are also some
names suggested from the Northern
Neck, but as that end of the district has
had the Congressman for over l6 OF the
30 years since the war. II is hardly nec'
essary to mention their names, but the
name on the southside that will proba-
bly, attract much attention and be very
likely to rally the Northern Neck and
southside country is that of Judge L.
X. b. Wright. of Essex.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25

The consolidation of business into
combines" or trusts" is the start
ling feature of these closing days OF the
century. The Financial Chronicle
gives figures, showing that, during
the year 1898. the capitalization OF new
trusts amounted to nearly 81 900, 900
But the trusts formed in January and
February Of 1899, two months only,
reached the enormous sum Of 81, O4o,
800, 900 capitalization. At that rate
the amount for the whole year would be
81. 900, 900, O0O The New York Tribune
saws that new trusts are being planned
a whiskey trust, with $l5S 900, 900; a
copper trust, 800. 900. 600; smelters
trust, $50. 900. 900; writing paper
trust, $40, 900, 600 and the American
Tobacco Trust advances $40. 900, 600.
'.Trusts rise like mushrooms, says
the New York Journal. NEARLY every
line of industry is coming under GEN.
tralized control. The country seems
TO have gone trust mad.
And yet no efforts seem to be made
to avert their growth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25

1t is denied at Madrid, Spain, that
Admiral Montojo, whose squadron was
destroyed by Dewey. has been sentenced
to death by court-martial. The evil
dence in Montojo's case is not yet all In
Nevertheless the admiral has been IN
prison two months
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25

The exodus of Canadians to New
England this spring is the heaviest for
many years andis causing uneasiness
In the dominion.
The backward spring in Canada. the
igher wages and improved outlook in
manufacturing towns in the United
States are the causes of the movement.
It Is estimated that almost 20, 900 per-
sons, q large proportion Of whom are
French Canadians, have already crossed
the line.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25

Senator Quay's friends are delighted
at his acquittal last week in Philadel-
phia as we'll as gratified at his appoint
ment as Senator by Gov. Stone In
view Of the adverse decision OF the
Senate In the cases Of Mantle. Of Mon
sans. Corbett, of Oregon, and others.
Il Is not believed Gov. Stone has any
idea that Mr.. Quay will be permitted
90 resume his seat in the Senate with
ont being elected by the Legislature.
It Is rumored, however. notwitnstand-
ing this decision, that an attempt VIII
be made to seat Mr.. Quay. as well as
Senators from Delaware and California
A the Senate Is the judge OF the quail
6ostions Of its own members ana Is
- bound BY precedent this course
amibls. bat il not consider
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25

Unless present plans miscarry the
board of education Of Cleveland. Ohio.
win erect and equip factory from
which wiff>be turned ont all the school
furniture needed for the school build
ipgs In Cleveland.
Ever since the formation OF the
school furniture trust. it is said prices
have steadily advanced until point
has been reached where the board be-
lieyes . large sum oan be saved annual
" by the city operating factory OF its
own.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25

Those gentlemen who are running
for county offices should not forget to
give the twenty days notice OF their
candidates. to the clerk of their respect
i've counties, as required by acts OF
assembly lS97.9S. page S57. To be on
the safe side this notice should be hled
By the 18th Of May. next
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25

It is now practically settled that the
conference will not name a candidate,
bot il is certain that as the result OF the
meeting some one will come out against
Mr.. Martin. In fact. IL is said that as
many as three persons may run and pool
their interests. Some Of the leaders at
first were In favor Of the conference
putting up a candidate, but now nearly
all admit that this would be in viola
ton of the letter of the call. If not of
the spirit OF It. Richmond Correspond
ence Index-Appeal.
And SO, IL this Is correct. there is to
be . quaarangular eight In Virginia this
fall Cor the United States Ssnatorship.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25
The Philippines.

Two hundred Filipinos attacked the
American outposts near Tagnig. Luzon,
on Friday and were repulsed after
several hours fighting. wing twelve
dead on the field
The Filipinos are building new
intrenchments north and west OF Nal
olos.
Intense heat prevails in Manila. the
thermometer registering So degrees at
noon last Friday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25
1Uttlsg, Uty 2, 1883,

at II o'clock VI the real estate situate on
the west side of Princess Anne Street, IN
Frederick sburg. between George and tom
merce streets. OF which the late William
Barton died possessed, consisting OF bis late
residence. office building and stable lot.
I'm pursuance Of the directions OF SAID de-
cree this real estate will be sold in three par
res, viz: The Dwelli0g House and Lot, the
Office Building and Lot, ana the Stable Lot.
The dividing line between the Dwelling
II ouse and Lot and the ONCE Lot Will be
drawn nine feet south Of the Office Bnild-
ing. running at right angles from Princess
Anne street 10 the rear line Of the Dwelling
House Lot. The dividing line between the
Office Lot and theNSiable Lot shall be abOu
- feet from the no tn end Of the once
Building so that the rear end Of j. y. Rays
building shall be on the dividing line be-
tween the Office Lot and the Stable Lot.
The terms of sale will be, enough cash TO
pay the expenses of the sale and Onc-hali Or
the purchase price of each Of said parcels OF
real estate, and as 10 the remainder OF said
purchase money. on one years time, the de
ierred payments bearing per cent. interest
and the title retained ill purchase money
paid in full, but any purchaser may pay all
cash.
The sale will be made subject TO the con
firmatiun Of the court
ST GEO. r. FTTIIIUGH,
". j. LEAkE
\. r. EMBREY,
Special Commissioners
In the Clerks Office Of the Corporation
Court of the Cooperation Of Fredericksburg.
The National Bank of Freder-
lcksburg .............'..' lhlnlih'
against
w s. Barton's Executors,et. als.Deiendanis
/, James p. Corbin, Clerk of the said court.
do certify that the bond required Of the
Special Commissioners by the decree render
Ell in said cause on the 9th day Of April,
1899 has been duly given.
Given under my hand as Clerk OF the saii
court, this 9Th dav OF April, 1889.
JAMES =. CORBlN.
apll-2wtd clerk
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25
STAFFORD

10 the Voters Of stafford County:
Thanking you for your generous sup
port in the past. and soliciting a con-
tinuance of the same, hereby announce
myself candidate for reelection 20 the
office Of Clerk Of Courts. Should 10 be
your pleasure, TO re-elect me promise
faithful and efficient discharge OF all
the duties Of the position.
ap22-td O. A. Bryan
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25

Secretary Long has dissolved the
board appointed by him TO examine
candidates for appointments in the
Marine Corps. 1t is said that complaints
Of favoritism on the part of the board
were brought to the Secretary's atten'
ton and caused the order to issue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25

The Washington Post and Star, each
declare that il has the highest author
ity TO deny the statement that Hobart
has said that he will not be candidate
for the vice. Presidency in 1900. The
Free Lance predicted moie than six
months ago that the Republican ticket
in 1900 would be Mckinley and Roose-
Welt and it adheres to that opinion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25
The Phillipiner.

Manila, April 23.-ln an encounter
with the Filipinos today near Quingua,
four miles northeast of Malolos, ssycr
Americans were killed ard forty-two
wounded. It w:s an attack on in
trenchea F....ipinos. Nebraskans, Iowans,
Utsaans and the Fourth Cavalry partic-
ipsted. There were number Of pros
trations from heat. COL Stotsenburg,
of Nebraska, was killed at the head OF
his regiment
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25

Congressman Hull, Of Iowa, chair
man Of the House Committee on Mill
tary Affairs, says: 1.-The West is en-
titled to the Speakership Of the next
Congress. There has never been a
Speaker who lived west Of Ohio and the
time is opportune for the election Of an
active and able Western candidate "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25

/. The Irvington Citizen Of the 2lst
says: 20 L. Shackelford on Tuesday
shipped the first new asparagus to
Baltimore. which brought 40 cents per
bunch Geo. Cottingham the same
day shipped Is punches, which netted
him GO. CO."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-25
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE,
lexinoton, Va

The Board of Visitors, at theis Annnsl
MEETING on the 10 dav Of next June, will
in the lst sd, b. 18th, l4sh. 18th ,22d. oath,
25th snd 35th senatorial Districts. and three
vacancies at large. These appointments
cary free board and tuition. Applications
should be Addressed 10 the undersigned on
or before June 10th, on forms that will be
cent upon request
SCOTT SHIP, Superintendsst
anls(l W 6w