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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-05
Working Night and pay.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DIR. Kings New
Life Pills. Every pill is q sugar coated
globule of health that changes weakness
into strength, listlessness into energy,
brain-fae into mental power. They re
wonderful In building up the health.
Only 200 per box. Sold by N NJ Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-05

Charles W. Johnson, well known cit
izen Of Lovettsyille, Loudoun county
Va, was kicked in the stomach by d
horse on Friday afternoon Lost and fat
ally injured. he was taken TO his
home. where, after suffering greatly,
he died on Sunday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-05
ColOred ID ess Goods

Broadcloths. Venetians Homespnns,
Cheviots, Scotch Plaids and Black Fab
les are recognized as the right materials
for fall and winter. These we brought
early and have the choicest colors, such
as Tans, Casters. Greys, Dark Hello
tropes, Browns, Blacks and other coll
Ors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-05
Red Hot From the Gun

was the ball that hit G. B. Stesdman,
of Newark. Mich, in the OWL War. 1t
caused horrible Ulcers that no treat
ment helped for 20 years. Then Buck
lens Arnics Salve cured him. Cures
Outs. Bruises. Burps. Boils, Felons,
Oorns Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure
ON earth. % cents box. Cure guaran.
teed. Sold by NJ. M. Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-05
Raidinr Moonshine Stills.

Culpeper, Va, Oct. Internal rev.
enue officers have been securing this
and adjoining counties for Illicit
brandy and moonshine distilleries.
Today officers Eddes Bear, Han sbrough
aud Boyln made very successful raid
upon several brandy distilleries in the
Piney Woods, Of this county. They
confscated two stills and seized a
quantity Of Illicit brandy, which was
carted to this place for safekeeping.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-05

While no just.minded American citi'
zen Is disposed to find fault with the
government for granting reasonable
pensions to the Federal soldiers who
were MANNED, or incapacitsIed for
making O livelihood by wounds re.
ceiyed In battle, and to the widows OF
those who lost their lives in defense Of
the flag, yet. on the other hand, every
just-minded man must regard the enor-
nous, and annually increasing, pension
appropriation as great wrong and
outrage. The sentiment Of indignation
stunjust and undeserved pensions 10 felt
and denounced by none more emphat'
ically than by the true and patriotic
sarvivors Of the federal army.
Daring the close Of Gar6eld's Con-
eressional career perhaps in 1879, the
year before he was nominated for Pres
ident). as chairman Of the Finance
Committee Of the House. he asked for
Q pension appropriation Of something
less than $40 900. coo, and assured the
members, who were reluctant to vote
this sum, that they might confidently
expect that this would be the high
water mark, and that, with the rapidly
thinning ranks Of the survivors OF the
war. the amount repaired for pensions
would, therefore, annually decrease.
This was twenty years ago. but instead
Of annually decreasing, IL has annually
increased, until instead Of forty mil
lions. Ii IL now more than hundred
and forty millions. This enormous
sum IL larger than the yearly cost OF
maintaining the entire army and navy
Of any nation upon the continent Oh
Europe. And yet this fabulous amount
does not suffice the rapacity Of many OF
the leading veterans Of the Grand
Army Camps 1t is to the patriotic
and truely representative veterans Of
the federal army that we must look fol
q rebuke Of this great evil and nations
reproach. Ills their remembrance only
that will be needed in checking the
great and demoralizing abuse.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-05
"a. so long uased a relentless warfare.

has so long wsged relentless warfare.
The Free Lance will not here enter
into q discussion and condemnation Of
the suffrage system OF Virginia, but
will content itself with adverting to
the present disruption. and the bitter
accusations hurled by the one faction
at the other, and also the open defiance
of party authority, appointing the moral
Of the Importance Of having two almost
evenly balanced political parties, whose
sleeples and jealous inspection OF the
respective conduct Of each tends to
make both Of them the more obseIvsnt
Of the rules and methods Of honesty and
responsibility.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-05
THE FINEST
BRIDGE PROPOSALS.

STAFFORD c. II, VA, Sept %. 1899.
Proposals will be received for the erection
Of a WOODEN BRIDGE across Aqua Run,
on the Telegraph Road. aud the aoutments
at the meeting of the Board OF Supervisors,
2rd October. 1899.
Specifications will be furnished by the
clerk OF the Board. Board reserves the
ri9ht 10 reject any or all OF said proposals.
{. A. BRYAN.
sep2s-wsw CLERK D. =
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-05
BLACK CREPONS

were good last spring; but a hun
dred per cent more popular this fall
We ore showing a beautiful selection OF
these deservedly popular fabrics
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-05
SILKS

were never better, and the latest
can be seen on our counters now Make
selections while you have the foil line
20 select from.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-05
CORSETS.

Those Of you who are looking for
comfort. giving Oorsets need not sacri.
fee stylishness Gone 20 cur Corset
Counter and be fitted in sn American
Lady Corset 1t will feel as easy as the
proverbial old shoe, and az The same
time impart a stylish chieness to your
form.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-05
WRAPS

for early fall wear. We have got.
ten some beauties, the very latest
shapes Don't 90 away before securing
one Of these.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-05

The Richmond Times, in recent
editorial, points to the failure Of the
State Democratic Committee to enforce
obedience to its decision in the con-
tested cases from Charlotte, Isle OF
Wight and, perhaps. other counties as
indicating q deep-seated revolt on the
part Of the people against what they
conceive TO be the methods that charsc.
ssrize so-oalled practical politics, or.
IN other words, the Vaccinations Of
bo.ses managers and court house
cliques.
This leads The Free Lsnce to reitsr'
ate the view IL sndeavored to emphasize
two or three weeks ago, that it is best
for the cause Of public honesty and de-
can't politics that there should be In
every State two parties. approximately
equal In numbers Tne iso' sna' .
party knows that visilant and sharp
eyed and powerful opponent is ever
ready TO take advantage Of Its mistakes
and wrong. doings is the surest safeguard
against misconduct and corrupt prsc-
tioss. Unfortunately there are not two
suoh parties In Virginia ct the present
day. and the result is that the Demo
cratic party. being in an overwhslm'
Ing majority. very naturally falls into
family fsuds and qasrrels. Our Ricbs
mopd contemporary lays the quarreis
and ordinations Of the Democrats
LARGELY Of the door Of what IL charges
- b an unfair and even frsudniens
b.,lcs syslsm system against whi0n
,ass independent end oui'poksn Journal
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-05
GUEST OF THE PRESIDENT.

President Mckinley, in honor Of Adj
miral Dewey, tonight gave the largest
dinner party in the history OF the
White House social functions Covers
were laid over so guests. Admiral
Dewey came at 8 O'Clock and as he pass
ed inside was enthusiastically cheered
by a large crowd of spectators outside.
Real Admiral Schley was given a sim.
liar ovation.
The guest passed into the East Room,
whence they proceeded to the White
House corridor, which served tonight
as the state dlning-room. In the cen.
ire Of the table was large cutglass
vase filed with dark red meteor roses.
set In o mound Of farleyense fern. At
intervals on either side were six
large mounds of pineapple plants In
fruits, set in begonias, interpreted
with broad green. leaved plants. Be-
tween these were other vases filed
with meteor roses standing in beds Of
orchids. making in all 10 pieces, one
for each Of the original States Of the
Union
The mantels were banked with cut
flowers, and the walls and doorways
were hung with asparagus vines. On
the large colored glass screen back Of
the Presidents chair had been hung
the Presidents flag. and on the oppo-
site side Of the table, to the rear Of
Admiral Dewev's seat. was the four
starred blue flags Of the admiral Of the
navy. At the east end Of the table,
and over the door leading into the
East Room, where Secretary Long sat
was the flag Of the Secretary OF the
Navy. and over the west end hung the
flag of the Secretary Of War. The
red and blue parlors were effectively
decor ated with plants.
There was no speech-making or
toast. making and no reference to the
Manila victory. A telegram was re-
ceived from Vioe.President Hobart
saying he was unhappy that he could
not be present, and sending greetings.
The President telegraphed expressing
his own regrets and that of the COM
pany, and especially of Admiral Dewey.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-05
UNDERWEAR,

BOTH LADIES' AND GENTS.
Many Of you need these early. We
have foil line
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-05
THE DEWEY RECEPTION.
The Admiral Receives the Sword Awarded
Him by Congress.

Washington. oct. The pagnifi-
cent sword awarded by act Of Congress
to Admiral Dewey was bestowed upon
him at noon today in the presence OF
President Mckinley. the members OF
the Cabinet and the Judiciary, the
highest officers Of the army and navy
and vast crowd Of people.
The scene Of the presentation was APP
propriately located under the shadow
of the dome Of the Oapitol-a spot filled
with memories OF other stately ceremo-
MES. The escort which marched In line
with the great Admiral to the Capitol
was composed Of soldiers and sailors
From the fi,g,decorated stand the
crowd below presented the picture Of
immense field Of hats and shoulders
notified with white faces turned up to-
ward the shining white pile Of the
| Capitol.
Tbs strain upon Admiral Dewey
reached almost to the breaking point
None but those nearest to him could
see how he labored to repress his feel.
iugs during the address Of Secretary
Long. but when he arose 10 receive the
sword from the hands Of the President
no one could mistake the fash Of the
white.g loved hand as ii rose to dash
away the tears.
When it became Dewey's turn TO re-
ply his voice failed him. and he made
the effort twice before his lips would
respond.
Following the benediction by Cardi-
nal Gibbons, the arrangements for the
review OF the military escort by Ad-
miral Dewey were carried ont. While
the police were forcing the crowd back
to give a clear passsgeIay for the troops
across the plaza there were demands
from the crowd to hold up the sword. "
Admiral Dewey. obliging and courte'
Gus as always, lifted 1t and then 1t was
raised again by one Of the committee
men. Upon the latter putting 1t down
Admiral Dewey. at the request OF q
photographer, perched on a stepladder
near by and held the sword In both
hands while his picture was taken.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-05
PARADE on THE AVENUE.

Admiral Dewey started from the resi-
dence Of Mrs Washington Mclean for
the White House promptly at 10 O'Clock.
With him was Chairman Moses, Of the
local reception committee, and they
took their seats together in Mrs. Mo
Leans carriage When the Admiral
appeared, resplendent in heavy epaulets
and gold lace, the great throng that
had assembled In the adjacent streets
and in Farrsgut Square broke ont into
q long and loud burst Of applause.
There was also demonstration when
Captain Lamberton and Lieutenants
Brumby and Caldwell came out and
took the second carriage.
Accompanied by an escort OF police
and committeeman and headed by the
Marine Band, the Admiral was driven
TO she White House through cheering
crowds. His progress WAS slow. and
he repeatedly bowed and smiled bis 40
acknowledgement Of the greetings given
him. He entered the White House
grounds by the west gate, and ON reach
ing the Executive Mansion was shown
into the east room. where he was met
by the President sad the members OF
the Cabinet. Captain Lsmberton. Lieu
tenant Brumby and Lieutenant Oald'
well also left their carriages and were
warmly greeted by the members Of the
reception committee, the Commission
ers Of the District and few friends
who had gathered there.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-05
RODE WITH THE PRESIDENT.

Only few minutes elapsed before
the Admiral reappeared with the Pres
ident, and they took seats In the White
House carriage. The members OF the
Cabinet occupied the next three oar
riages, former Secretary Alger sitting
with Secretary Long The carriages
swept briskly down the curved drive
way into Pennsylvania avenue There
was blare of bugle commands, crash
Of bands and the great procession start
ed.
At the head Of the line rode Maj.
Gen. Nelson A. Miles. commanding
General of the Army, in the full uni
form Of his rank, with the yellow field
marshal's sash from shoulder to hip.
He was astride q superb grey horse,
richly caparisoned Back Of him was
rank after rank Of military aides, all
officers Of high rank.
The brilliant-coated Marine Band
added color and inspiring music to the
gay scene, and following them came
every describable kind Of soldier. sailor
and marine, mounted and afoot. In
fantry, artillery, cavalry. the marines
| in their short blouses and helmets,
the jaokies from the Raleigh and other
warships, battery after battery Of light
artillery the mammoth eight-inch siege
guns Of the Seventh ARTILLERY. each
drawn by eight horses Then the GRIM
son trappings of the artillery changed
to the yellow Of cavalry, as line after
line Of the yellow plumed troopers rode
by.
DEEPENING CHEERS FOR DEWEY.
And then Dewey.
All that had gone before was but .
brilliant prelude to the coming OF the
hero Of Manila, riding with the Presi-
dent, on his way to the Capitol to re-
ceive the nations tribute. They were
in the Presidents private carriage.
seated on the rear seat, the President
on the right. Mr.. Mckinley raised his
hat only occasionally, leaving the Ad-
miral to acknowledge the plaudits OF
the multitude. From end to end the
avenue rang with deafening cheers, and
flags and handkerchiefs were waved
madly.
Following the Admiral came the Of
fcers and men Of his flagship, the
Olympia. in double ranks. stretching
across the avenue, and then distinguish
ed officers Of the navy and army. The
members Of the Cabinet rode in CARR.
ages. With them, also In the several
carriages. rode Captain Lamberton,
Flag Lieutenant Brumby and others Of
the Admiral's staff.
GOVERNORS AND THEIR sTAFFs.
Still another brilliant division was
formed by the Governors Of States,
mounted and accompanied by their
STATS. At their head rode Governor
Edward O. Smith, of Vermont. the
native State Of Admiral Dewey. with
numerous staff. brilliantly uniformed.
| Then came Governor Llewellyn Powers,
| Of Maine Governor Wolcott. OF Mas
sachusetts; Governor Atkinson. Of West
Virginia; Governor Tyler, of Virginia
Governor Pingree. Of Michigan. and
Governor Lowndes. Of Maryland, each
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-07
REBELS REPULSED.
Another Brush With the Fill
pinos Near Manila.
Natives Loss, 80 Killed, Many Wound
ed; Americans Loss, 2 Wounded.
Gen Otis About to Open Aggressive Campaign
Against Insurgents.

Manila, March 6.-The rebels have
been concentrating in the vicinity of
the reservoir. Today, patrol of Co.
G. End Oregon Volunteers, was taken
in ambush. Two men were wounded.
but the Oregonians held their ground
under a heavy fire until the remainder
of the company, assisted by two com
panies of the 1st Nebraska Regiment.
fianked the enemy killing 30 and
wounding several more.
Two battalions of the goth Regular
Infantry have reinforced Gen. Hale
brigade.
All the native huts have been de-
stroyed at Mariquina, and the country
there is pretty well cleared out but
the rebels were returning in small
hodies at sundown. Apparently they
have recently secured a new supply of
smokeless ammunition, as there has
been a noticeable difference during the
last few days.
The Spanish commissioners, who are
endeavoring to secure the release of
the Spanish prisoners in the hands of
Aguinaldo. have returned to Malolos
to offer $2.0OO.000 for their release. AS
Aguinaldo has been demanding $1,000.
900, it is not likely that the mission will
be successful gsRIt=
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-07

Halifax, N, S., March 6.-The govern
ment will probably change the east light
on Sable Island from a fixed to fash
light. The steamer Moravia was the
a steamers masthead light The crew
of the Moravia left for Boston, today,
via Yarmouth. -
Lewes. Del, March 6.-The lighter
Tamesi, from Norfolk. for Weston. r.
l.. was stranded on Williams shoal, )
miles east of Wallops Beach life saw
ing station, yesterday, broke in two
and will be a total loss.
Vineyard Haven, March 6.-The
schooner Winnegance which was driv-
en- ashore by the ice now near Muske-
the Boston Towboat Co.. and towed
here by the tug Pallas. She is appar-
emily uninjured and will reload cargo
of lime and proceed.
New York, 1farch 6-There were IS
ocean steamers in quarantine, this
morning, of which seven had arrived
during the night and the others had
come in with the sunrise. Among them
were several overdue steamers. Those
whose long voyages had begun 20
cause most anxiety were the British
steamer Algoa. from Hamburg via
Sunderland. which had been out 2S
days. the steamer Hero. from Ham
burg, and Langbank, from Calcutta,
both of which had been called at ST.
Michaels. Arzoes, and left there at the
same time Is days ago.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-07
HAVANA NEWS.
Soldier Seriously Injured in Row-cuban
Flag Not Recognized. ...5

Havana, March 6.-During a general
fight, Saturday night. among the men
of Co. Z. 1st North Carolina Regiment,
Private Frank James of Statesboro, N.
c., was badly cut with knife and
stabbed in the back with a bayonet.
Private Duckworth has been confined
in the regimental guard house charged
with the crime. James will recover.
Col Tasker H. Bliss, the secretary
here of the treasury department., has
issued a statement that the United
States consular agents are unable to
obtain recognition or protection in for
eign ports for the blue and white flag
recently designed for Cuban shipping
and he warns Cuban shipmasterS not
to proceed to foreign ports flying this
flag.
For the month of March the various
provinces, except in the province of San
tiago. have made requisition for 2NW.000
rations. Thus, instead of diminishing, the
reuuisition has doubled since that of Jan.
1. The rcquisiticn for the province of Ha-
vana for March is 65o,0O0 rations. The
supply ship Comal with 1.0oO.0JU rations
will proceed to MatanZas and Nuevitas to
unload them.
In some of the political clubs talk still
continues in favor of forming pollticaI
party under the leadership of Gen. Go
mez, with the specific object of leading
Cuba to independence not yet attained.
La Discussion publishes an alleged in
terview with Maj. Gen Wilson. military
governor of Matanzas. which represents,
him as saying to the Cuban Genera
Pedro Betancourt that he expects to leave
Cuba soon and that therefore the, work
of appointing new civil administrators
for the province must be FASTENED
/, lose Maria Gomez has been appointed
civil governor of Santa Clara.
There are now 6S cases of typhoid fever
in the 18th Army Corps.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-07
DAILY KBrsBBro r,,,s nAnoH n ,ssr
considered Nuncz's

nevertheless considered Nuncz's
opinion
H says that he first saw the fleet IN
the harbor, May 20. and signalled Ad-
miral Schley, and adds: while l had
not known from previous observation
that Cervera's fleet was in Santiago. I
believed that 1t was there because
had been SO informed by the navy de-
partment and during the eight days
the st. Paul remained off Santiago, the
different vessels touching there and
communicating with me, had brought
no counter report from the navy de-
partment"
With reference to the statement that
he had confirmed the difficulty of coal
ing off Santiago, Capt Sigsbee says:
There had been weather unfavorable
for coalihg. but i remember no state
ment of mine relative to coaling made
TO the admiral excepting on the morn
ing when we Jointly discovered the
Spanish vessels. The commanding off,
GERS were assembled on board the
brooklyn. On that occasion twice in
formed the admiral that the weather
then prevailing was unusually favor
able for coaling at sea and I recon-
mended that advantage be taken of 1t
on the ground that SO good an oppor-
funity could not be often obtained. At
the same time l expressed the belief
that Guantanamo bay should be seized
as base. not necessarily by Admiral
Schiey. but as soon as troops were
available to hold the place."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-07
foR1y.one THOUSAND AMERICANS
Are About Ready to Make Uniied Move
Against FiIipinos.

Washington. March 6.-There is some
reason to expect important news from
Manila within the next fortnight.
1t has developed that General Otis
has practically completed his plans for
grand onslaught on the insurgents
which is expected to deprive them of
offensive power at least.
1t is probable that he will form a
large part of his force into columns. as
soon as his reinforcements arrive and
will push these in parallel lines straight
through the jungles clearing out the
insurgents in every direction as the
troops go forward.
The American troops are getting
restless and nervous under the petty,
but annoying sharpshooting of the
Filipinos, and are so anxious to put a
stop to this that General Otis has yield
ed to their desire.
Forty-one thousand officers and men
of the combined army and navy forces
comprise the approximate total Ameri-
can strength now en- route or under or
ders for service in the Philippine is
lands.
No further reinforcements are in
cOntempla ton, sa
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-07
WELCOME VISITORS.
American Troops Given Pleasant Reception a,
Island Of Nesros.

Washington. March GA cablegram
from Gen. Otis at Manila, today, indl-
Gates the satisfactory and agreeable re-
ception accorded to the American troops
which recently landed on the island Of
Negros They were sent there by Gen
Miller at Iloilo in command of Col Smith
70 take formal possession Tor the United
States, which he did without trouble
Previous to the time the troops landed
a commission from this island visited
Gen Otis and said they were willing to
surrender and asked that he take the in
habitants under his protection
The congratulatery address to Gen. Mil
Ter embodied in Gen. Otis dispatch is par
t1cularly gratifying to the officials of the
administration. as they believe the atti-
tide of the Inhabitants of the island of
Negros Is such that there will be no
trouble hereafter in dealing with them
Gen. Otis dispatch is as foLows:
Following from Iloilo, 4th inst: Gov
ernment. Congress. inhabitants of Negros
to Gen. Miller, Iloilo: We affectionately
salute you and congratulate ourselves tor
the happy arrival of Col. Smith and troops
under his orders and, Deg you to send this
salute and congratulations to Gen. Otis
Manila. as representative of the govern
ment of the United States in the Philip
pines. Lacson.' ~ tSigneD OTIS"