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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
An Enterprising Firm.

There are few men more wide awake
and enterprising than NJ M. Lewis,
who spares no pains to secure the best
OF everything in his line for his
many customers He now has the
Agency for DR.. Kings New Discovery,
which surely cures Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. This is the wonder
full remedy that is now producing so
much excitement all over the country
by it's many startling cures. 1t absol-
utely cures Asthma, Bronchitis, Nau-
sea, and all affections Of the Throat,
Chest and Lungs. You can test 1t before
buying, by calling at the above Drug
Store and get trial Bottle Free, or
regular size for SOC and $l,00. Guar
anteed to cure. or price refunded.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
SPANS Greatest Need.

Mr.. R.P. Olivia, Of Barcelona, Spain,
spends his winters at Aiken, s. o. Weak
nerves had caused severe pains in the
back Of his head. On using Electric
Bitters, Americas greatest Blood.
and Nerve Remedy, all pain soon: left
him. He says this grasd medicine is
what his country needs All America
knows that IL cures liver and kidney
trouble, purifies the blood. tones up the
stomach. strengthens the nerves, puts
vim, vigor and new life into every
muscle, nerve and organ Of the body.
II weak, tired or siling You need It.
Evey bottle guaranteed, only 30 oents
Sold by NJ. NJ. Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

The Director Of the Census has an
nounced the ten districts from which
ten supervisors Of census will be ap-
pointed in Virginia The districts are
identical with the present Congressional
districts. Director Merriam says;
1.-The supervisors are now being Sc.
lected, but they will not be appointed
for some months. The President makes
the appointments under the law. Enum.
orators will be appointed at the ratio Of
one to every four thousand peo-
pie. "
Being asked
Twill you appoint Democrats and Re-
publicans?"
Certainly. The Democratic repre-
sentation will come most largely from
the South. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

Capt. Ooghlan has written letter to
the Secretary of the Navy denying that
any insult was intended to Germany.
Capt. Q. says his talk was informal and
not for publication. He supposed he
was speaking solely to his friends in
the Union League Club. No further
attention is likely to be given officially
to the incident, which is rapidly losing
importance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
No License In Gloucsster.

After a very spirited contest, begun
Monday morning before Judge T. r. b.
Wright, Of the circuit court. the Judge
Tuesday afternoon refused to grant
liquor license at Gloucester Court House
for the year beginning May LIST. Court
adjourned Tuesday afternoon aud Judge
Wright left for Saluds, where his term
begins on today.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

There is q great deal being said in
the newspapers Of the State about the
Senatorial convention TO be held in
Richmond May 10th. So far as this
county is concerned we have not heard
the convention mentioned, except by
one person who talks politics in season
and out of season. Piedmont (Orange)
Virginian.
This surprises The Free Lance as
Congressman Rixey issued the call and
the Richmond Dispatch is daily push
ing 1t to the notice Of the people.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

The Free Lance acknowledges the
receipt Of copy Of the San An
geleo Enterprise published at San
Angelica, Tom Greene county, Tex
The Enterprise is in its 18th volume
and 10 the official organ Of the Texas
State Wool Growers Association, and
this number contains the salutations Of
Sidney p. Sibley. son Of the late Gen.
II. II. Sibley, and brother Of Mrs.
Helen Sibley White, widow of the late
ex.Mayor Seymour White. The Free
Lance extends to its esteemed friend
Sidney sibley, its best wishes and those
.,.hjs many friends in this vicinity.
rncess OF himself and his new
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

The Spanish government has received
a dispatch from Gen. Rios, Spain g
principal commander in the Philippines,
saying: Gen. Otis has requested him
not to withdraw Spanish troops from
the Island Of Mindanao until the arrival
Of the American force Of occupation.
Rios asks the government when he may
return 10 Spain.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
Action Against POrterfisld & 20.

William A. Porterfeld and Roy d.
Hassler, trading as Nv. A. Porterfeld
& Co." Of Washington, have been sued
BY Lewis A. Carr. of Durham, N. O.
on a claim for SO, 656 Carr asks that
the defendan. company be declared
bankrupt and that an assignment made
by the defendant on January 30, 1899,
be set aside, and that the members OF
the company be sdjudged bankrupt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
DR.. Funsten's Conservation Postponed.

The conservation of the Rev. j b.
Funston, of Portsmouth, as Bishop OF
Boise, Idaho, to which high office he
was elected by the House Of Bishops OF
the Protestant Episcopal Church some
time since, has been postponed indefi-
nitely. The services were to have been
held April 81. Mr.. Funston has re-
csived telegram from Presiding Bishop
Clarke, of Rhode Island, inform
ing him of the postponement.
The hitch occurred in this way: Mr..
Funston was elected by the House Of
Bishops in November, and after care
full consideration decided not to accept
the office. He wrote letter to the
then Presiding Bishop Williams declin
ing the election. Later he reconsider
ed the matter and accepted. On April
5 Bishop Clarke issued Mr.. Funsten' 8
commission, and since then the ques-
ton as to whether the presiding bishop
had a right to do this in the face Of
Mr.. Funsten's declination has been
raised.
1t seemed best to the presiding bishop
to allow the question to come up in reg
ular order. and for that purpose 1t is
likely called meeting Of the House OF
Bishops to take the matter under con-
sideration will be held. Otherwise the
question will perforce remain unsettled
until November next. when the House
convenes in st. Louis. Mr.. Funston
heartily approves the action of the pre-.
siding bishop.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

The Methodists Of Richmond begin
ming with services last Sunday have
been having q great celebration Of the
centennial Of Methodism in that city.
Bishop A. W. Wilson and Rev. DR.. E.
E. Hoss have been the chief speakers.
Bishop Galloway, Of Mississippi, was
prevented by illness from attending
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

Three days were spent in contesting
the will of John Willis, colored man,
who owned eighteen acres Of land, last
week, in Gloucester circuit court, be-
fore Judge Wright. He had nine chill
dren, and there were five lawyers in the
case. The jury sustained the will.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
Negroes Told to Leave Louisiana.

Hammond. La. April "a. AT Max
well. a sawmill village in Livingston
parish, crowd Of white men attacked
the negro quarter, killing one negro and
wounding two others. The remainder
Of the negroes were notified to leave.
Sam McOorrell, Charles Stewart. Gar
field Kinchen and Virgil Ard, all white
have been arrested pending an investi-
CATION.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

Mckinley decided on Tuesday that
Gen. Jee Wheeler should not be sent to
the Philippines. although he was anx-
ious for service in those islands. He
will probably be given command Of the
Department of Texas, which is to be
revived.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

The American column under General
Macarthur captured southern defenses
of Oalumpit. Luzon. Tuesday. Losses
of Americans in this lighting six kill.
cd twenty-eight wounded. Filipino
loss said to be much heavier.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
The Danville Register asks.

"How can the May convention be a rep
resentative body Of or ascertain the
true wishes of the Democratic voters
Of Virginia, when the conference has
been called by a faction, is controlled
by q faction and ignores the party
organization entirely"
Has any more gentlemen any more
questions to ask in the language of the
immortal Mr.. Weller?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
Public Sale Of
Valuable Real Estate
in Fredericksburg.

In pursuance of the decree of the Corpo-
ration Court of Fredericksburg Va in the
chancery suit of The National Bank OF Fred
ericksbnrg against VIM s. Bartons execu-
tors and others, dated April 8, 1893, the
undersigned special commi. sontrs will ex-
pose TO sale at public auction, on the prem
ises on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

The United States is second to Great
Britain only in the number Of naval
stations it possesses, some Of the most
important having been acquired from
Spain during the late war.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
Candidates Card.
SPOT5YLvANIA-

10 the Voters Of SpOtsVlrdnid County
Fellow Citizens: With feelings az
gratitude to you for the very gen"r"ns
expression Of your continued conf nce
and kindness in the past. / hereby an
nounce myself candidate for the
position Of CLERK Of the Courts Of this
county, and most respectfully ask your
support. Should 1t be your pleasure to
recommit this trust to my hands, l
shall be very thankful to you; aud
promise 10 use my best efforts TO faith
fully and competently discharge the
duties Of the office.
Very respectfully,
j. L. Ii OrismOnd.
April 18th, 1899
Election May 10Th, 1899.
ap20-td
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
A Frightful Blunder.

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

A negro mob in Galena, Kan, lynch
ed Charles Williams, colored, for muir
dering Laura Oonofox, O mulatto girl.
on Tuesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
Mr.. Bryan Barred.

A committee, which is making ar
rangements for the national social and
political conference, to be held in But
fslo, New York. June 2S to July 4. has
decided not to invite W. j. Bryan to
attend the convention. The language
OF the announcement by the committee
is as follows:
ut has been definitely decided by =
unanimous vote Of the committee not to
ask Mr. Bryan TO speak. As 1t would
be useless 10 invite him without an in
vitation to speak. not even an invita-
tion will be sent him.
John Wanamsker, Of Philadelphia.
and Mayor Harrison, Of Chicago. are
among those recently asked to speak at
the convention Invitations will be
sent to Henry Watterson. George Fred
Williams and Mr.. DoOley.
Among the subjects for discussion
are imperialism, the failure Of the rep
resentative system, why republics have
failed and department stores.
Louisville, Ky, April 25.-That a
movement to defeat Bryan and work
against him is going on in Kentucky
has been openly charged by Kentucky
Bryanites for several days. They have
gone so far as to say that big deal has
been gotten up involving the race for
Governorship. and that the plan Is to
give William Goebel, Of Ooyington, the
gubernatorial nomination and then Sc
lect list Of delegates to the national
convention who can be manipulated.
although ostensibly for Bryan
These men, 1t is said, want to make
the fight with plank against trusts
and corporations as the chief one in the
platform. Goebel is running his cam.
paign for Governor on this line. 1t IL
said, although he processes to be for
Bryan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

The death penalty for extreme cases
prevails in most States. 1t is abolished
in five States-Maine, Rhode Island,
Michigan, Colorado and Wyoming.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

Ex-Congressman ]. Il. Brown has
announced himself as candidate for
treasurer Of Henry county
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
aplI I'd

l hereby announce myself candidate
for Commonwealth Attorney OF Stat.
ford county. and respectfully solicit the
support Of all my friends II elected I
will discharge the duties Of tbs Office
impartially and 90 the best of my
: :sali z G. B. w'llsos'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
STAFTORD.

Tothe Voters Of STAFFORD County:
Thanking you for your generous sup-
port In the past, and soliciting . con-
tinuance Of the same, ] hereby announce
myself candidate for election 70 the
Office OF CLERK Of Courts. Should is be
your pleasure 10 re-elect me l promise
. faithful and efficient discharge Of all
the duties Of the position.
ap22-td o. A. Bryan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

Austin, Texas, April 23 Many poll
ticians in Texas say they think that
Vim. Bryan is marked for slaughter
in his aspirations for presidential hon.
ors next year. One reason for this be-
lief is that slowly and quietly the gold
Democrats are getting fast hold Of the
party machinery in Texas as we'll as
elsewhere. While they do not show on
the surface, it is said plans are being
mapped out for the future to secure the
defeat of Bryan aud the possible nomi-
nation Of Grover Cleveland.
During his recent flying tour through
Texas Bryan was greeted by large
crowds everywhere, but 1t was noticea-
BILE that the applause attendant upon
deliverances was not as enthusiastic as
upon his previous visit 1t Is rumored
that political leaders Of this State. Mis-
souri,, Louisiana. Mississippi and sew
eral other Southern and Western States
are combining forces to down Bryan in
the next national convention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

The experiments with wireless teleg'
raphy at short distances seem TO be q
success.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

Meetings held in Augusta, Rich
mond and Westmoreland, on Monday,
favored the May Rixey convention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

The version Of each side of the Lam
caster Democratic family quarrel is
stated elsewhere.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
mar. i6-td

To the Voters Of Caroline:
Bowling Green. Va.
March 20. 1899.
l announce myself . candidate for
reelection TO the office Of Clerk OF the
Circuit Court Of the election 10 take
place on Thursday, the 26th day Of
May, 1899. desire to return to my
fellow citizens sincere gratitude for the
generous support received In the past.
and solicit their support In the ap.
preaching election. and, II elected, I
promise faithful, honest and impair.
tial discharge Of the duties connected
with the Office.
Respectfully,
Thomas W. Valentine.
moh3 80 ytd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

Weather forecast for FRED
ericks6ur0 and picinitu.
Fair and learner THuTSddy
aoeSterly aoindS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
For treasurer.

70 the VOteTs u SpdsVIrdnld:
respectfully announce myself can.
didate for reelection 10 the office Of
Treasurer | am very grateful 20 my
friends for the generous support Of the
past, and earnestly solicit their support
st the approaching election-May Goth,
1899.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
CAROLYN H.

To the Vorers Of Caroline Go.
1 hereby announce myself an indie.
pendent candidate for the office Of
Commissioner Of the Revenue for dis.
trict No. l, at the election which will
take place on Thursday. May 70, 1899.
and l respectfully ask for your sup.
port, and l also respectfully ask my
friends to take no part in the Demo
cratic primaries on the I'd day Of May.
IL elected, | promise faithful :,
honest, and impartial discharge Of the
duties Of the office.
K. Il. Collins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
To The Voters Of Stnford -.

hereby announce myself . oandi-
date for CLERK OF Stafford County and
Circuit Courts. l earnestly ask the
support Of all my friends. promising. IL
elected, TO discharge the duties OF the
office faith fully and impartislly.
James Ashby.
anil I'd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
W. G. billiard.

FeilOw Cnizens Of Spotsylrdnid County,;
Not doubling that l can we'll dis
charge the duties OF county attorney for
the coming four years, | ask you to
vote for me-
aplS-td j. l.. Powell.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
For cemmissIonsr Of Revenue.

10 the Voters ~ Spotsvlrdntd
hereby announce myself q candidate
for the office Of Commissioner Of Reeve.
nue. for st. Georges district. In your
county. at the election to DO held May
20, 1899. aud ask your support. II
elected l promise a faithful discharge
Of the duties Of the office
Respectfully,
ap6.td I. r. Payne.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
WN RS. MARY LEWIS, wife Of q promi-
N pent farmer. and well known By all

bless DR.. Miles'Nefvin
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold By all drug
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benefits or money re-
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DIR, MILES MEDICA
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
To tie Voters of Caroline :

TO Me voters or CGTOL2ne d:
l am candidate for Commissioner
of Revenue for District No. Of Caro-.
line county at the election which takes
place on Thursday. May Goth. 1899. and
respectfully ask for your support. pledg-
ing myself if elected Q faithful dis.
charge Of the duties OF the office.
Respectfully,
AMI III II n Ohandlef
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

10 the Voters Of SpOtsylrdnfd:
announce myself . candidate for
Commissioner OF Revenue in st. George
district, in your county, at the election
TO BIO held on the 26th day Of May.
1899. / am grateful for the generous
support Of my friends in the past. aud
If elected shall endeavor by . faithful
and impartial discharge OF the duties
OF the Office to merit the approval OF
all Respectfully,
apll-td NJ l.. Young
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
To the Voters of Caroline =:

In announcing myself . candidate
for the office OF Commonwealth A.
torney, at the election to take place
on Thursday. May s5th, 1899. would
express my gratitude for the generous
support given me by your favor years
ago. II elected, promise you faith
fol discharge OF the duties Of the Of.
fee.
Respectfully,
j. II. DeJarnette,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
ForcommonwsaIth's Atterns,

To the VOteTs Of SpOtsvrdnld County:
Having been appointed BY the County
Court a. Commonwealth Attorney 10
fill out the unexpired term OF A. Is.
Rawlings, deceased, and being urged
by many citizens from all parts Of the
county to become q candidate for cleo.
tion on the 25th OF May, for the full
term beginning Jlly LIST. 1899. desire
TO say II it be your pleasure 10 elect me
to this position Of trust. l shall perform
the duties OF the office with promptness,
fidelity and impartiality.
Very respectfully,
aplltd Lee j. Graves.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
api2.td.

To the Voters of Caroline Co.
Thanking you for your highly ap.
preciated support in the past. l hereby
announce myself candidate for re-
election to the Office Of Commissioner
Of the Revenue In district No. ..
Should you again favor me with the
Office. promise the same faithful ARD
efficient discharge Of the duties 10 IN
the past.
Very respectfully yours.
4. II. Blanton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27

announce myself q candidate for re.
election for Sheriff Of Spotsylvania
county. Thanking you kindly for your
past suffrage. respectfully ask your
support in the approaching election.
May 25th, 1899. promising, II elected,
TO discharge the duties Of the Office to
the best Of my ability in the future, ~
have endeavored to do In the past.
apll-td 7. A. Harris.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-27
To tile Voters of Caroline:

TO LW6 FOLtTS ~ CUTOJtUC:
I am o candidate for the Office of
Commissioner Of Revenue. District No
1. in Caroline county at the election
May 25th, and will be grateful for your
vote and influence Business Of impor-
lance will call me to another State until
April LIST, after which time will make
an active canvass Of the county.
Respectfully,
]. X. Broaddus.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-04
Electric Cooking In Summer.

With the advent of summer ones
first thought is that electric heating
appliances are unreasonable, but a mo-
ment's consideration will show that
the hot weather is just the season when
they prove most valuable, avoiding,
as they do. the necessity of a range fire.
Recent improvements in the manufac-
ture of these appliances will result in
a great cheapening of their cost, thus
opening the way for greater populari-
ty. In the new method, instead Of
utilizing resistance coil of fine wire,
embedded in an insulating enamel to
generate the heat, the enamel is first
applied to the surface to be heated, and
then broad strips Of so called metallic
paint are applied. Owing to the ex-
treme thinness of the layer of paint,
which acts as first class electric con-
ductor, and which is noncorroding, the
necessary resistance is easily obtained.
This construction permits of the gen.
Grafton of the heat just at the point
where it is most desired and where it
will most'readily be transmitted to the
substance to be heated, thus effecting
an economy in current. Most of the
appliances made in this manner are
provided with two metallic paint cir
cults, so that by means of contact caps
and plugs they may be arranged singly.
In series or in multiple. thus giving
three degrees Of heat.-Exchange.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-04
BEIFELD G. co. OF CHICAGO.
The Leading Dress Making Establish
ment In the United States Say
That Beautiful Women

Should wear beautiful dresses, and
those who were not so fortunate as to
| have been endowed with natures
charms can at least improve their ap-
pearauce by dressing with becoming
/ taste under the direction of q skillful
modesto.
Tailor made suits are the fashion for
this fall and will undoubtedly become
very popular, for there is nothing
more handsome or becoming to the eye
than a stylish, perfect-ittipg. tailor
made suit.
Berfield & Co. of Chicago have q
world wide reputation for the beauty
aud perfection of their tailor made
dresses, and Mrs. M. Bridges, the styl-
ish and popular Ell Paso mllliner,
knowing this, had ordered and just re-
ceived an elegant line of suits, which
are all beauties of the most elegant
patterns and are being sold at very low
prices, ranging from $500 to $500.
Among the shipment just received Is
an elegant line of silk skirts and silk
shirt waists of the latest etyles and
patterns. 8a
Mrs. Bridges is pleased to know that
she has line of goods that can not be
duplicated anywhere in Ell Paso, and
as her prices are in accordance with
the times you will do we'll to call on
her before purchasing your fall dress
es.
MRS. M. BRIDGES, Masonic Block.
San Antonio St.