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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
4 jefferson Centennial.

Charlottesville, Oct. "a. "A large and
representative meeting Of the business
men Of this city was held last evening
to consider arrangements for the cele-
bration on large scale of the next an
niversary Of the birth OF Jefferson and
the founding Of the Democratic party.
.Iefferson's first election to the Presi-
dency wa. in 1900, and the next ami
yersary. April, 1900, will be the centen-
NAL Of this event. A letter from ",
S. Mexican, acting secretary OF the
National Association Of Democratic
Clubs. was laid before the meeting
This letter stated that the association
contemolates making April IL. next a
memorable event, and promised mate
rial aid and the cooperation of the as
ISOLATION If the citizens Of Charlottes-
Vile should take up the matter and
push It with emery. Mr. Mexican was
present in person. and renewed these
assurances.
Addresses were delivered by Hon. G.
W. Norris, Capt. Micsjah Woods, Mr..
Frank A. Msssie, and DR.. Hugh L.
Nelson. Resolutions declared it was
the sense of the meeting that the cele-
bration should be undertaken, and pre-
yided for a committee to cooperate
with similar committees from the city
council. the Chamber Of Commerce,
the University Of Virginia. and the
county of Albemarle. to decide whether
such demonstration was feasible. to
renort to a future mass-meeting
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
Martin Net an Angel.
afford Advance saws /:


Surely it is not gratitude for great
public services, nor admiration for
transcendent abilities. nor respect for
irreproachable character that binds the
Democratic candidate for the Legisla-
ture to the personal fortunes OF Mr..
Thomas s. Martin. Mr.. Martin has
had six years in the U. S. Senate
These are six more years than he de-
served. How in the name of common
sense can the people find anything in
him to give him six more years making
twelve. Of such distinguished trust?
He is unfit by assoc iations. past records
and by natural endowments for such a
trust. He is sapping the strength and
life blood Of the Democratic party.
When such men as Daniel, Tyler
Fitz Lee, John A. Buchanan and the
like are the party's nominees. there is
q Democratic revival all over the State
and voters are won to the party's prin-
ciples and standards. Then why should
the knowing ones insist upon Martin?
Is 1t lively expectation Of favors to
conner Is 1t the cohesive power Of
public plumber? We can conceive moth
ing else. There are powerful influ.
enoes behind Martin. Let the veil be
torn from this prophet OF Khorszin. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
Remarkable Attempt At Suicide.

An unusual and very remarkable case
illustrating the sensitiveness OF an
eight.year old child was disclosed last
Monday at Winchester by the confession
OF Charles Slaughter. who admits that
he deliberately planned suicide because
he thought his parents treated him I'M
kindly. The child is very intelligent
Friday night he poured quantity OF
kerosene over his clothes. and when
they were thoroughly saturated, he APP
piled a lighted match. The flames
wrapped about his body. burning the
garments from his limbs. and before the
fire was extinguished the lad had suf-
tered serious and very painful wounds
When taken to the hospital. the boy
endured his sufferings with little muir.
puring. and from the circumstances 1t
was believed that he had soaked his
clothing with the oil and lighted It
purely in childish ignorance and for
the purpose Of watching the blaze.
When asked by the attending physician
why he had burned himself, the lad
said he had thought for some time of
committing suicide and had intention
ally set FIRE to himself, with the hope Of
dying. He said be was tired Of living
and wanted to die because he had not
been treated kindly.
The boy expressed regret that his at
tempt at self destruction had failed.
He planned the deed early Friday and
waited until evening, when his parents
were absent from home. The upper
portion Of his body was horribly burned
and he inhaled tie flames DR.. Boyd
says his condition is serious, aud there
is only the slightest chance for his re-
covery. The physician places every
confidence in the lads story, and de.
clares he was in good mental condition
when he made his confession.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
Cleveland cheered.

Ex.President Grover Cleveland ar
rived in Princeton Monday from Buzz
zard Bay.
The station was crowded with stu
dents and townspeople, and as the form
err Chief Magistrate emerged from his
private car a mighty cheer went up
Some one proposed a locomotive
cheer for the President. and the
splendid volume OF sound awoke the
echoes of the quiet little town. Mr..
Cleveland bowed many times and was
about to descend to his carriage but the
enthusiasm Of the students would not
abate, and he was Obliged to say few
words Of appreciation.
Fellow Princetonians, he said, II
am delighted to be once more where }
can hear that best of college cheers. |
am more that glad to see you all again,
and feel grateful. beyond the power OF
words to tell, at the cordial welcome you
have given me. begin feel almost as
enthusiastic about Princeton as an
Undergraduate "
Another rousing Princeton cheer was
given Mr.. Cleveland as he drove away.
Mrs. Cleveland and her children
came down to the station to meet him,
and the crowd cheered her with will
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
Richmond Items.

Second Auditor Ryland's animal re-
port for the fiscal year ended Septem-
Der 20, covering the condition Of the
public debt, the literary fund, and the
report OF the sinking fund commits.
sioners, is just ont. The report shows
that the amount II bonds issued under
act of February 20. 1892 known as
centuries. has increased during the
past year, $j0,9ll.24, making the
amount of bonds outstanding Of that
issue, SlS. OO2, OS3 e Of which 1926 800
are held by literary fund, and STA
600 by the commissioners OF the sink.
ing fund, leaving in the hands Of
the public 81 GGl 7S3 81
The bonds with tax receivable cOu-
pons. which have given the State so
much trouble in past years, have nearly
all been surrendered, only $40 500 If
cons0ls, and S27 100 Of l0-40's being
now outstanding. with the probability
that number Of these are lost or de-
stroyed and will never be converted
The literary fund has increased its
holding Of century bonds to S2l6, 300
by the purchase during the year of S33.
800 out Of the literary fund fines. max.
ing the present holdings Of State bonds
by this fund 81, 1870. 327 % Riddleberg-
ers, and 800 300 Of centnrses. the an
nual interest on which, amounting 10
s45, 1875 So goes to the public schools.
OF the 5000, 600 cash appropriation to
the public schools, $l93. 100 So was APP
propriated to the counties and cities OF
he state. - 500 20 State normal insti
tutes, the rest being used for general
expenses
The disbursement accounts shows
that 800, 955 2S was paid on account Of
interest on the public debt during the
past year. This includes sl3 G93 20
paid on Judgments for taxes with tax
receivable coupons
The report OF the commissioners OF
the sinking fund shows that they re-
ceived during the past year 1872, 7I9. 90
as dividends from the States interest
in the Richmond. Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad, and that there is
now in the treasury to the credit OF
this fund 1897, S25 Oh
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
Foreign Affairs.

A Boer army, reported TO be 9, 900
strong and under the command OF Com
msndant General Joubert and President
Kruger in person, began an attack on
Glencoe, Natal. Sunday. The British
are reported to have fallen back.
Patrick o Brien. Parnellite. was sus'
pended from membership in the House
Of Commons for declaring that Joseph
Chamberlain hands were stained with
blood like murderer's.
Gen. Castro, insurgent leader in
Venezuela. has entered Caracas. Presi-
dent Andrades whereabouts unknown.
The revolution in Columbia has
spread TO serious proportions
The Transvaal and Orange Free State
Governments have issued proclamations
annexing large areas of British territory
north Of the Orange river
General Yule, with his British force
has abandoned Dundee and Glencoe,
Natal. and fallen back to point near
Ladysmith.
Oanada's final proposition for set.
Element of the Alaska boundary dispute
provides that she must receive Pyramid
Harbor, preliminary to arbitration
Russia has agreed to arbitration Of
the Boring Sea sealing claims made in
behalf Of the United States vessels.
General Castro has taken charge OF
the Venezuelan Government and formed
a cabinet.
SPANISH AMERICAN ISLANDS.
Major Ohatham's force at Oalamba,
Luzon. routed a body of intrenched
natives.
An American scouting party at Santa
Rita. Luzon, killed six FilipinOs and
captured eight.
A decided sentiment in favor Of in
dependence was shown at meeting OF
leaders Of the Cuban army element in
Havana.
Filipinos continue to concentrate
near Iloilo, Island Of Panay, and i'm
portant fighting is expected there.
General Otis states that hostile Fill
ipinos have been driven out Of Negros
Island.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
Next to McCrscken q Bro.
Swanson at Staurton.

A big Democratic meeting was adj
dressed at Stanton last Monday by
Hon. O. A. Swanson, Of the Fifth Oon'
gressionsl District. He told how the
Virginia Democracy since wrestling the
State from the Republicans in 1884 had
increased the appropriations for schools.
colleges, asylums and disabled Oonfed'
crate veterans, aud had at the same
time reduced the tax rate 20 per cent,
increasing the States income by tax
ing the oyster interest and corporations
which. heretofore. had been exempted.
He detained vigorously against expan-
sion spoke in favor of retaining a
coaling station in the Philippines, and
denounced a large standing army AS
needless and inimical to the liberty and
lasting prosperity Of people.
Touching the costs of maintaining a
standing army, he quoted figures to
show that the worlds nations were
prosperous in an inverse ratio to the
tax rate imposed The United States
took less from the pockets of lite people
for governmental purposes than any
other first class power. and this ena.
bled the Americans to undersell all
rivals Trade doesn't follow the flag
it follows the price list" shouted the
speaker.
Every mention Of BIysn's name " g
greeted with cheers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
BRYAN to Canvass Nebraska.

A dispatch from Lincoln, Neb., says
Beginning last Tuesday, W. ]. Bryan
will make the most elaborate county by
county and town to town canvass he
has ever made in Nebraska, not except
ing the year he ran for President.
On special train he will travel over
nearly every line of railroad in the
State, and will make over 100 speeches,
concluding at Lincoln on Saturday be-
fore election. He will be assisted by
ex.Gov. Altgeld. The Republican com.
mittee has secured some Of the best.
known campaigners in the country
and the canvass for the two remaining
weeks will be as exciting as that Of a
presidential year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
Only One Large Oyster Packing Estab'
lishment in Operation.

Norfolk. Va. Oct. "a -Ouly one OF
the many large oyster packing es-
Establishments in this city is in opera
ton today. In accordance with their
PURPOSES. announced last week, the
packers, except higgins 81 90 , refused
to employ any uon.union hands The
industry is paralyzed Not only are
about /, 900 shuckers affected by the
lockout, but q large number Of tongers
and others employed in catching oysters
will find themselves out Of employ
ment If the situation does not change
soon. The shuckers are not creating
apy disturbance and there are no visi-
BILE indications Of trouble. but it is
feared that the men may become vio-
lent should the packers attempt to i'm
port men to fill their places. The Oy-
ster Smokers Fraternity has issued
a circular in which they explain their
side Of the controversy. they deny
that 1.-The leading men" Of the shuck-
ers have been menacing the business of
the oyster packers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
CROWDS ATTEND
Big Sale Of Dry Goods,
Notions, &c.

We highly appreciate the
kind words aud sincere interest OF
our friends and patrons since we an
nounced our purpose to close out our
present business, and for their liberal
buying during these first days. We
thank you, and yet we assure you
hat such an opportunity seldom
comes to buy seasonsble, desirable
merchandise at such reduced prices.
Just when every one is talking higher
prices. and when goods are real y
advancing. here comes Sale Of High
Class Dry Goods, Silks, Dress Goods.
Underwear, &c, at greatly reduced
prices. It's to our interest, of course,
because we have something else in
view, and if you help us TO dispose OF
our present stock we'll give you
lower prices, and at the same time
supply your wants. les good time
10 buy yourself q nice Silk Dress or
Waist, to supply your need of Fine
Table Linens, to ciothe yourself and
children in new warm Underwear or
Winter Wrap, to look after your Bed
ding Supplies, to secure q nice Fur
or Ostrich neck piece, or something
else Of the thousands of dollars worth
of needed things waiting your com
ing a. this time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
EMz=zzEEz1TS1e
.OCTOBER %. 1895

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All Communication OF every character
should be addressed to ''THRFRRR LANCE"
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
The Philippine Purchase a Blunder.

The Philippine Purchase a Blunder'
Hon. Clifton Il Breckenridge, u
s. Minister to Russia during the sec
ond Cleveland administration, former
Representative In Congress from Arkan-
sas. and for O number Of years u mem
Der Of the Ways and Means COMMITTEES,
believes that's our government has made n
bad bargain in that part Of the treaty
with Spain by which we purchased the
Philippine Islands for $50. 600, 600. and
that since:then our course has not been
tactful, just or efficient
Mr.. Breckenridge thinks that the
Government should make specific
statement to the insurgents, with u
view to bringing about Leaoe, and af-
ter hOstilities have ceased the United
States should surrender what il COM
monty called the fruits Of the war by
restoring Immediately and completely
to the FllipinOs their rights and liber-
ties and by permitting them to work
out their own social aud political saliva
tion under a protectorate of the United
States and through agents and agencies
Of their own choosing.
UNITED STATES FIRST OFFENDER
q am not inclined TO discuss politics
at this time began Mr.. Breckinridge,
land ] deprecate doing or saying any
thing which might embarrass our gov
eminent when engaged in war | de.
plore the present rebellion i'll the Phil
ippines, and | believe that il should
never have began and would never have
begun had our government acted wisely
after the victory Of Manila. The
question Is not who struck the first blow
or who fired the first shot. but it is who
committed the hcst oifense am in
clined to think that if we ask ourselves
soberly whether or not the United
States committed the first offense. we
must III MI lIhuhuo 30 huhNtl tHt lu'o
tion in the affirmative.
|. I'VE committed the first offense and
made, in my opinion. a grave mistake
when, in negotiating the treaty with
Spain. we incorporated plan for the
purchase Of the Philippines. That
was the initial error, and from
that error all other unhappy con-
sequences have followed After the
treaty was negotiated. Aguinaldo,
who had all the while insisted that his
people were struggling for Independence
thought, and had reason for 30 think
ing, that the Filipinos were being
rescued from the subsection of Spain
only to be reduced to the subsection of
the United States AguiDaldo and his
people were opposed to absolute subjec-
tion to any people, whether Spaniards
or Americans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
R;ehmona-Lane Democrats Har-
monize.

R;ehmoaa-Lansastsr Democrats Har-
monte.
In accordance with the suggestion Of
the Democratic committee of Richmond
county, the Downing convention reas.
sembled at that place Monday for the
purpose Of nominating a candidate for
the House of Delegates for Richmond
and Lancaster counties. Richmond
county was fully represented, and there
were full delegations from Litwalton
and Curritoman districts. in Lancaster
county. Mr.. John Ourlett. Of Lancas-
ter, was made temporary chairman and
W. Y. Morgan temporary secretary.
The convention reaffirmed and Endorsed
the principles Of the Democratic party
as set forth in the Chicago platform.
and recommended such change in the
Federal Constitution as would bring
about the election of Senators by direct
vote Of the people, and Endorsed the
course of Hon. W. A. Jones as the rep
resentative for this district in Con-
gress.
O. 8. Towles, Of Lancaster, placed In
nomination Hon. K @. Wexford, of
Richmond county. Mr.. Wexford re-
ceived 1871 votes and was declared the
nominee by reclamation. The meeting
was largely attended and was very en-
thusiastic. AS there was majority OF
regularly elected delegates present from
the two counties. there can be no ques.
tion about the legality and regularity
OF Mr.. Wellford's nomination. The re
cent decision Of the special committee
Of the State committee being adverse
TO the contention Of the Pinkard faction
practically gave the Wexford people
control of the convention, for which
reason the Pinkard following abstained
from participating. The result was
Just what 1t would have been at the
first meeting had Mr. Pinkard sfriends
not insisted then upon casting the vote
of Litwalton and Ourritoman pre-
cinots, although the former was unani.
mously against him and the latter rep.
resented by two contesting delegations
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26

Last Monday Congressman Swan
son showed up at Stanton, ostensi-
bly, to speak for Bryan and De-
mocracy, but really to open his cam
psign for the Governorship two years
hence and to serve notice no doubt on
Lieut. Gov. Echols that he, Swanson
IL in the Gubernatorial nomination and
to defy Echols and all others. From
the short notice Of Swanson's speech,
published elsewhere, it would seem to
be- an endorsement Of the Democrats in
this State and of the Republicans in the
nation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
Deep Shows in the West.

Chicago, Oct. "A A dlspatoh from
Helena, Mont. says: The northern
part of the State is digging itself out
OF snow. For four or five days last
week snow came down almost unceas-
ingly. At the town of Choteau, coun-
" seat of Teton county, it was from
ten to twelve feet in drifts, and at least
three feet on the level. Old timers
agreed that nothing like this fall of
snow has been seen in October for
twenty years.
u. T. Burton. president Of the Bur
ton Land Company, who arrived here
Sunday night from the blizzard-swept
district. says that the bodies Of eight
sheep herders have already been found
in Teton county. and fifteen other herd
ers. who are missing. have been given
up for lost. He says the loss Of life
will exceed twenty persons in Teton
county, and that 20 600 sheep persisted
in the storm.
NARROW ESCAPE IN COLORADO.
Glenwood Springs, Col, Oct % -
Information reaches here Of the safe ar
rival at the ranch Of Pat Sullivan. sew
enty.five miles from here, on the White
river, Of O. W. Deering and wife. the
millionaire pillow manufacturer of Chi
cago. who, it was feared were hemmed
In by the snow near Hahn's peak. They
left here the latter part Of September
on q hunting trip. and were caught IN
the mountains by the recent storm
Twelve horses died Of exhaustion IN
making the journey with the Deerings
through the snow to Sulliyan's ranch.
An old resident Of the Deep Lake re-
gion has arrived here and reports the
storm the most terrific in his residence
in that section. Grave fears are enter
tanned for the safety Of many hunting
parties who were caught unprepared fol
the sudden change in the weather.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26

A Democratic politician from the
Eighth Virginia Congressional District
says Loudoun will have two candidates
for the next Democratic Congressional
Convention of that district. Judge Nc
Oabe and ex.Speaker Ryan. OF the
Virginia House Of Delegates, and Fair
fax, q like number, Donahoe and Willard,
the former the nominee for State Sena.
tor from the Alexandria district, and
the latter the delegate to the Legisla-
ture from Fairfax. Gazette.
The congressional fight in the Eighth
District is now on. The probable can
didates are Rixey. Meredith, McOabe,
Ryan, Donahoe, Willard, Hume, Pilch-
or, of Fauquier, and very probably
Judge Ashton, Of King George. Orange
and Louisa have so far indicated no
entries. but there Is time enough for
them to do 30.