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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
The Political Outlook.
The Norfolk Pilot says

The Norfolk Pilot says:
An article in the current " Forum "
by Senator j o. Burrows of Michigan.
is Of special interest to politicians Of
both sides because in il his apparent
drift is to show, that let the State cleo
tions go as they may this fall, they
will not affect the results of the Presi e
Dental election next year. Sometime
ago the Senator, in an interview, ex-
pressed strong apprehension OF Repub-
lican success in 1900 unless speedy
change took place in our military OPP
erations and prospects for the better !;
and that is now recalled in connection
with the Forum article, especially by
Republicans who resent and repudiate
the Senator's views AS concurring with
the latter in presaging Republican
national defeat in the next general
election. One paper remarks; Evil
IDENTIFY, the gentleman from Michigan
has prepared himself for the worst. "
A writer in the n. Y. Tribune, COM
menting on that, says:
"Presumptively in other words. Sen
ator Burrows believes privately that the
fall elections will go against the Re-
publicans, and is endeavOrinK to make
the anticipated fall as easy as possible. "
To sustain what seems to be his pes
simistic conclusions. or suggestions
from his Republican standpoint. the
Senator apparently regards the Philip
pine situation as very unfortunate for
his party and the administration, draw
ing something of parallel between the
disastrous days TO the Union cause in
1862 and the present but though every
thing, military and political. went
dead against Republican hopes in the
battles and elections Of 1862, the Re-
publicans won great victory in the
Presidential election Of 1864. having
had a change on the battlefield and at
the polls. Bat Republican, dissent
ing from Mr. Burrows through the
Tribune. says
"T The influences which may defeat
the Republicans now will continue TO
operate with greater or less force in the
Presidential contest. Our tenure Will
certainly be greatly endangered II we
lose Maryland, Ohio, Kentucky and
Nebraska, Notwithstanding Senator
Burrows optimism fully trust in
God. but also believe in keeping my
powder dry. We must win this year II
we may be sure OF next. "
That so prominent aud able Repub-
lican as the Senator from Michigan Is
alarmed at the outlook, certainly goes
far to confirm our own strong hopes
and we are not surprised that the press
and politicians Of his party unite to
condemn Mr.. Burrows and his views
some even going so far as to say that
he in his interview and article is
avenging himself on the administration
and Mckinley for Alger' supposed sd-
verse labors against him in concert with
Pingree-all being from Michigan
This may have some likelihood. Yet
in the same degree that the Senator s
outgivings may dishearten and enrage
Republicans, in the same degree they
should delight and encourage Demo
Gratis. And certainly Democratic prog
nostications for this fall and next year
are greatly strengthened by Mr.. Bur
rows seeming concurrence.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26

Three articles published elsewhere
are of more than ordinary interest.
They are: Zones In Ohio Politics
1.-THE Attitude of the New York Tri-
bune Towards the Republican Party
and Joseph Chamberlain, the Con-
spicuous Figure In the English Cabi-
net" Chamberlain. it will be remem-
bered, has an American wife. Miss En-
dicott. of Massachusetts,, whose father
wee the Secretary Of War in Cleveland
frat Cabinet.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
President Invited to Richmond.

Washington. Oct. PA committee
Of citizens Of Richmond. composed OF
members Of the City Council and
Board of Aldermen, and representa-
tiyes of the Chamber OF Commerce and
Young Mems Business Association.
came here yesterday TO invite the
President and Cabinet to be present
the launching of the torpedo boat Shu.
brick in Richmond next Tuesday. They
were escorted to the White House by
Senator Martin. Congressman Lamb,
Judge l.. L Lewis and Judge Waddell.
The President was urged to accept an
old Virginia welcome with its prpver.
bal hospitality.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26

Philadelphia is likely to receive the
magnificent sum bequeathed TO the city
by the late DR.. Thomas w. Evans, OF
Paris. The amount is three million.
seyen hundred thousand dollars. which.
according 20 the will Of the testator Is
to be expended in the establishment OF
a dental institution in Philadelphia, to
be called the Thomas w. Evans Mu'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26

Gen. Fitz Lee left Havana Monday
and was expected in Richmond last
niQht. Gen. Lee will take part IN
thu ceremonies attending the launching
OF the Government torpedo boat Shu'
brick on Oct. 81. lie is expected to
spend several weeks in Virginia. The
General has been expected for a month
or more to visit Richmond on fur
lough,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26

A hundred women know and can
testify TO the merit Of the Black Goods
sold here during the past six years
There are some Of them here today and
If you buy at these prices you'll save
enough on the material 10 buy your lin
iDgs.
80 in. Black All Wool Bourette Cloth
worth SOC, reduced TO 80 yard
% in. Black Mohair, sold at 81 &c. re-.
duced to 25c yard.
40 in. Black Granite Cloth, sold for
15c, reduced to 59c yard.
80 in. Black Extra Heavy Mohair, ele-
CANT wearer. sold for 81 20, now
SOC yard.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26

John X. Mclean, the Democratic can
didate for Governor Of Ohio, was IN
Washington Monday night. Admiral
Dewey called upon him. Dewey has
been long q friend Of the McLeans' and
occupied the house Of the mother OF
Jno. r. Mclean during the Dewey
celebration in Washington. October 2.S.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
Ex.President Harrison Abroad.

A London dispatch says: "Gen. Ben
Harrison and Mrs Harrison spent a
morning in exploring the Tower and
going over the Royal Courts OF Justice.
On Monday Gen. Harrison will dine
with Mr.. Arthur J. Balfour. first lord
Of the treasury and government leader
in the house of commons, and on Tues
day with u. S Ambassador Ohoate.
Last night he was rendered banquet
by the president and council OF the
London chamber Of commerce at the
Hotel Metropole, at which Mr.. Ohoate
U. S. Consul General Osborne. Mark
Twain, Mr.. Maxim, Lord Wolseley,
Mr.. Balfour, Mr.. Earle, chairman OF
the American Society in London, and
other notable people have been invited
to be present.
Gen. Harrison was entertained at
dinner last week by King Oscar OF
Sweden and Norway.
The Prince Of Wales on Monday re-
ceived former President Harrison in
audience at Marlborough House. MI
Harrison was accompanied by U. s
Ambassador Ohoate After the audience
Mr.. Harrison visited the house OF COM
mons, accompanied by A. j. Balfour.
the govern ment leader in the house and
first lord of the treasury.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
An Effort to Defeat s. s. P. Patteson'

The Richmond correspondent OF the
Index Appeal says:
"Mr.A @. Worsham. Of this city. who
is running as On independent, Will poll
a fairly good vote, A rumor has oeep
started that he was brought ont in the
hope of beating Mr.. s. S. p Patte-
son the only Democratic nominee who
is not pledged to Senator Marlin. IL
can be stated that Senator Martin nor
any one authorized to represent him is
responsible for Mr.. Worshsm's candi-
dacy. Mr.. Patteson will receive the
support of the Martin people. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
WRAPS.

We have splendid line Of Chill
dren's Refer Jackets and Ladies'
Cloth and Plush Oipes. probably bet.
ter assortment Of the former than any
house here. and these are all going st
reduced prices We have some elegant
warm Jackets for women, that are good
for cold, stormy weather, especially to
save your good cloak, suitable for wear
ing to work and for service. These are
at greatly reduced prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26

Lynchburg, Va. Oct "a In reply
TO an invitation from Senator Black
burn, Senator Daniel has written stat.
ing that on account Of pressing engage.
ments he cannot speak in the Kentucky
campaign this fall.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26

DR.. Oady's Condition Powders. are
lust what horse needs when In bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best In use &c put
horse in prime condition. Price %
cents per package For sale by M. ID.
Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26

The next meeting Of the Medico-Psy-
Geological Association, composed tf
superintendents of American institu-
tions for the same, will be held at the
Jefferson, in Richmond, during the
first week of May, 1900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26

The Accomac News, published at Oman.
cock, speaks Of the Eastern Shore Herald,
published ct Eastville, Northampton
county. as "a clever worker for Mar
tin -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
SILKS.

Probably there are more Silks here
than you II find in any other tive st res.
They must be sold, and whatever your
silk wants may be you can find it here
at greatly reduced prices.
Rich, Heavy, Black Satin % in. wide,
worth today S7l6c, for 69c yard.
Fig. Taffeta and India Silks. worth
75c, for SOC yard.
size quality for 500 yard.
Come and see the others. They
are here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26

Handsome Jets, Passamentries
Gimps, Spangle Nets, Rich Laces. Jewel
Bands, Braids, 60. Pearl and Jet Or.
naments, Points, Collars, Yokes, All
Over Laces, &c.
25c saved on every dollar means a
saving when you buy trimmings.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26

Gov. Theodore Roosevelt, OF New
York, has begun campaigning tour OF
Western Maryland in the interest Of the
Republican ticket.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
Weather forecast for Fred
ericks5uro and oicinftV.

Tnursdayfair qoiM moder-
ate temperature, light east
acindS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26

Mrs. Parke A. Kemp re lict Of Oswald
Kemp. Of Gloucester county. died
Tuesday on her seventy-third birthday.
She was the eldest sister Of Gen James
O Hill. Railroad Commissioner Of
Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26

Old fashions in dress may be revived
but no old-fashioned medicine can re-
place Chamberlain Oolic, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy For sale by NJ. M.
Lewis. Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26

The meeting last Monday of the
Democrats of Richmond county. to-
gether with delegates of two precincts
Of Lancaster, and the nomination OF X.
@. Wexford doesn't seem to settle the
fight in that Legislative district, as the
friends Of Pinkard were not present and
did not participate in the meeting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
EXPANSION VOTED DowS.

IL maintained that the section Of the
Oonst'tu,ion respecting the admission
Of new States into the Union never
contempt lted for al instant the acqui-
sitiou Of any such territory as this. He
specially called attention 10 the fact
that a provision was voted down, by
vote # eight States TO three in the Con-
stitutionsl convention, declaring that
1.-THE legislature OF the United States
shall have power to erect new States
within rs well a without the territory
claimed by the several States. or either
Of them. and admit the same into the
Union
LET the PRONUNCIATION he made that
we will withdraw our armies as soon
as the Fllipinos lay down their arms
and establish free and stable govern
ment that pending this end we will
simply retain our army for the purpose
of the preservation of peace and order,
and that our plighted faith will be not
to use this army for oppression and
wrong Mr. Montague inveighed with
vehemence against the militarism that
must follow in the wake Of our present
policy. He earnestly entreated a re-
turn to the old and simple faith Of the
fathers. contented to develop our own
country for the benefit Of our own peo-
pie that we had today a substantial
taste Of imperialism throughout the
South. and our civilization and the
civilization of the black man had been set
back many generations by the disfrau.
chisement Of the negro.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26

Ex. President Cleveland will enter
upon his new duties as lecturer in
Princeton, New Jersey, University on
current topics next month.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26

Mark Hanna made speech the other
DAY ut Cleveland, Ohio. favoring trusts
which has caused the Republican work
ers considerable trouble. The Republi-
can candidates are standing upon
platform dictated by Hanna and COX in
which trusts are forcibly denounced as
uncompromisingly evil. 1t seemed to
be q political question at the time OF
the convention. The opponents OF the
Republican party are making much
capital ont Of Marks speech.
Disaffeotiou in the Republican ranks
seems to be growing greater and greater
a the election draws near. The fol-
lowers Of Governor Bushnell and ex-
Mayor McKisson, Of Cleveland, will
not line up with the party. and they
are being roundly abused by the ad'
ministration organs Of the State.
There has seldom before been time
in Ohio. 20 nesr an election, when the
result wss 30 much In DOUBT
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26

The total number Of recruits for the
United States army, authorized by act
Of Congress. has been secured. The
regular army lie now sixty five thousand
strong and thirty.Ave thousand vol
unteers have been enlisted. bringing
the entire military force Of the nation
ND to one hundred thousand. About
sixty We thousand Of these soldiers are
for service In the Philippines. By the
middle of December they will all be on
the ground and ready to begin the active
operations. The naval force in Philip
pines waters will be augmented by the
ships now on their way thither. rails
ing the total number of vessels there
to forty five.
This is q even footing that will cost
one hundred and fifty millions year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
Montague on the Stump.

Attorney General Montague made
the only speech he has delivered dur
ing the campaign at Houston, Halifax
county, last Monday. a large crowd
heard him. Mr.. Montague took occa-
sion - ply compliment to Gov Ty-
Ter. The speaker said he thought the
State government had been satisfac-
torily administered since the return Of
Democrats to power He made direct
application Of this to the Judicial, ex'
ecutive and administrative depart
ments He said;
"Our Governors have had clean adj
ministrations, and from close personal
observation | would say that Virginia
has had no executive since the war
more devoted TO his duty. more watch
full Of the interests Of the people. and
more DESTROYS 10 save to the Common
wealth any expenditures than Governor
Tyler "
The Attorney General submitted fig
ures to show that the State is growing
more prosperous. and pointed to the
large appropriations to schools colleges,
asylums. and to pensions as one Of the
most encouraging signs OF the time.
He entered a plea for better roads. and
coming TO national issues he believed
it to be necessary to place our finances
upon a bimetallic basis, aud declared
that unless this were done we might ex-
pect frequent occurrences Of panlcs and
monetary trouble
CONTROL OF MONOPOLGES.
Mr.. Montague urged the necessity Of
legislation TO control trusts and bring
them clearly within the common law
init billions against monopolles. He
devoted considerable attention to the
imperialistic policy OF the administra-
ton. He would not cay that in the pres
ent;wretched condition Of affairs in the
Philippine I-lands. which he firmly
believed had been brought about by the
most inefficient administration of Mr..
Mckinley. our army should be with
drawn He maintained however, that
any man could read Mr. Mckinley 3
purpose, and that of the Republican
party-to annex these islands as col
onies that there was no purpose OF the
dominant party TO give these people
free government Mr. Montague stOng'
ly combated the idea that the Demo.
cratic party had ever been a party OF
expansion. He said
''When Louisiana was acquired by
Mr. J-ifarson he plainly admitted that
he had acted beyond the Constitution
and besought his friends to procure an
amendment Of the Constitution to rat
ify the act. and it is well known that
Mr.. Madison drafted such a resolution.
though il was never submitted TO the
people. -
All # the territory acquired by the
United States. however, has been OBJ
tanned up)n the same principles actual
ing the purchase Of Louisiana, namely,
that cf the preservation Of our republic
Mr.. Montague asserted there was no
constitutional right to acquire or con-
Quer the Philippine Islands
EXPANSION VOTED DoWN.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
GOSSAMERS,
MACKINTOSHS.

Here Is an article Of wearing APP
parel that you II need many times dur
ing the next six months, and we have
a good assortment Of nice ones.
s. 90 kinds for 81 90 50 80 kinds for
81 IS. 80 so kinds for 81. 20.
So 90 kinds for 81 %.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
PLAIDS,

To say Plqids are the bese8t fox
Skirts is but to tell you what you al.
ready know. We have them from
l2sets. per yard to 81 - for the skirt
pattern in rich HOmespun, Serge and
Camels Hair effects. Their beauty
we cannot describe We want you TO
see them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
CASSIMERES.

A big advance has been made in
the price of wool, and consequently all
wooden goods, but instead Of advance,
here it's reduction, because we are clos.
ing out. We are selling heavy All
Wool Kerseys at 400. worth today soc.
Oassimeres at 59c. worth Zoe. Those
worth S71le-and 81 for Coo and 75c.
Kentucky Jeans. worth 200 for lSc (;
zoe grades for loo; l5c grade for lee.
g..
Anything you want in Dry Goods
can be bought here at great deal less
than elsewhere, because we are closing
ont for cash. Come and see.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
TRIMMINGS.

are here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
Block GOODS.

ng a. this time
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26

all unite in saying we are showing the Newest,
Handsomest and Best Styles and Largest Stock in
the city
The times., 1899-03-19
The school building Report Reaches
COmmfssioner Ross' Desk.


The report of the chairman of the COM
mittee on buildings and repairs of the
Board of School Trustees. which shows that
at least seven new public school buildings
are falling into decay, has reached the
desk of District Commissioner Ross, who
is now in New York city. No action will
be taken ON the report until he returns
to the city. He is expected back some
time today. All matters pertaining to the
public schools come under the supervision
Of Mr.. Ross, who will first consider the
statements made by Chairman Harries.
His associates will then consider the re-
port and the recommendations made by
Mr.. Ross
In the mean time none of the Commits
sioners will express an opinion on the al
legations contained in the document.
When the report reaches Engineer Com
missioner Beach it will be referred to the
Inspector Of Buildings, whose Office is di-
rectly concerned in its contents. Although
the Inspector refuses TO be quoted, he is
aware of the contents of the report, and
says he will be ready to make full report
when the proper time arrives.
1t is argued that if the Commissioners
and the Inspector of Buildings had not felt
their own guilt In what appears to be alb
solute negligence of their duties they
would have been willing to make some
kind of statement about the matter, as
they have all been familiar with the con-
tents of the report for more than four
days.
The impression prevails that the Com
missioners and the Inspector want as little
said about the report as possible hoping
the matter will pass over without further
agitation. In the mean time there is gen.
eral demand from parents who have chill
dren housed in the unsafe buildings for
the Commissioners and the Inspector to
tell the public why there has been what
seems an unwarranted inattention to the
business OF the Offices which they are sup
posed to fill.
The times., 1899-03-19

did not put in an appearance. Mr. Fultz
became alarmed and reported the facts in
the case TO Detective Browne, who saw
at once that a swindle had been perpetrat-
ed The detective decided that the swim
dlers would probably attempt to leave the
city on the Congressional Limited, which
at that time was about 10 leave the sta
tion. Accompanied by Fultz, Browne
boarded the train in the hope that the
victim of the swindle would be able TO
identify the two men. Before the search
of the train had been completed it started
out. and 1t was necessary for the detective
and Fultz to jump off. The jump was
effected at the end OF the station platform,
while the train was moving at a rapid
speed.
Browne landed safely, but Fultz was not
so fortunate. He alighted ON his feet,
turned completely over and fell toward
the wheels Of the ear. Browne saw the
danger at once, and catching the feet OF
the man, which were still in the air, pulled
him out of danger. The pair then went
to Police Headquarters. where the theft
was reported. Nothing has yet been learned
OF the strangers
The times., 1899-03-19
LOST $40 AND his TRAIN.
james w. FuItz Buncocd at the
PennsyIyania Station.


James W. Fultz, a merchant of Nok-s-
vile, Va, who has been visiting in this
city. had an experience yesterday afternoon
which he will not soon forget. During the
brief space of thirty minutes he was re-
leved of $40 in cash and had q narrow
escape for his life He owes his life or at
least the fact that he is not crippled or
manned. to Detective Sam Browne, who is
detailed at the Pennsylvania Railroad Sta
tion.
How Mr.. Fultz came to be relieved Of his
money is an interesting story He is a
stranger in Washington. and arrived here
Friday 1t was his intention to leave for
his home yesterday afternoon. The train
he was 10 take was scheduled to depart at
t:30 O'Clock. Mr.. Fultz had time TO spare,
and arrived at the depot at O'Clock.
While walking aimlessly about the station
he met a very affable stranger, who ap-
peared TO be in dire straits.
The stranger informed Mr.. Fultz that he
had quantity OF perishable freight at the
freight depot. II was absolutely necessary,
explained the stranger, that the freight
should be shipped al once. This cou'd not
be done, as the stranger lacked the funds
Necessary for a negotiation with the rail-
road company for moving the freight Mr..
Fultz sympathized with the stranger and
see if some arrangements could not be
made TO ship the freight and prevent its
perishing.
While en- route TO the freight depot and
when near the corner OF Eleventh and B
Streets, Mr.. Fultz and the stranger were
met by man who at once entered into a
TRADE of abuse on the stranger because he
had not attended to the shipping of the
freight Stranger No. 2 had. according 10
his statement, just left the freight depot
and there had learned that the freight had
not been moved. Stranger No. / rernon-
ttrated with his friend and stated that Il
was impossible 10 move the psfishable stun
owing to lack of funds The amount
OF the deficit appeared to be $40. At this
stranger No. 2 replied that. If money was
all thai was necessary. the difficulty could
easily be adjusted. He offered check for
$3.50, and told stranger No. ! to get IL
tashed and use what was needed of the
money derived.
Stranger No. took the check and asked
Mr.. Fuitz TO lend him $40 on 1t until II
could be cashed. Mr.. Fuitz acquiesced and
Returned to the passenger station at the
suggestion OF the strangers. He was told
to walt there for their return, which they
ytated would be within twenty minutes
Whep the time expired and the strangers