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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

At the new Ocean View Hotel, re-
Gently has registered the following
guests:
Mr.. F. H. Wright, Portsmouth, Va.
Mr.. B. E.. Asbury, CharlOtte; Mr.
Thomas Stewart, Charlotte; Mr.. S. A
Harris, Charlotte; Mr.. c. w. Cresswell
Charlotte; r. G.. Wheeler, Charlotte;
Mr.. R.. M. Miller, Jr., Charlotte; MI. G
H. Dean and wife, Kentucky; Herbert
Smith, Mebansville; Miss Marines, Elm
City; Mrs. W. HaQes, nurse and baby
Wilson, N. c.; Mr.. ]. E. Thompson
Macon, Ga, and Miss Ada Thomas
Greensboro.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20
To The Free Lance

10 Inc FREE LanCe'
In your issue Of July 18th you say;
1.-The Fredericksburg Battlefields Park
matter was taken up, first. by our City
Council, in February, 1896. and com.
miltee appointed to inaugurate 1t.
Now, it so happens that l ran across
an issue Of The Free Lance Of Deem
Der 10, 1895, the other day and in the
editorial columns found the follow
ing:
1.-THE Fredericksburg Free Lance
quotes this recommendation and calls
for a meeting Of delegates from Spot
sylvania, Orange and Fredericksburg to
discuss the question and present the
claims Of that locality to Congress. In
asmuch as the battles Of Fredericksburg,
Charlottesville and the Wilderness
were fought within few miles OF each
other Ii would seem that the Govern
ment might appropriately provide for
park at Fredericksburg which would
eclipse all the rest Norfolk Land
mark.
We have no doubt that this could be
comprised, and there 10 no reason why
Ii should not be- It has been more
than a year since The Free Lance sug-
gested National Park at Fredericks-
burg, and now we take up the matter
again with the Landmark and suggest
that Judge Waller, Clerk Orismond,
Commonwealth Attorney Rawlings
and Sheriff Harris, of Spotsylvania,
call into consultation Judge Morton,
Commonwealth Attorney Williams,
CLERK Fry and Sheriff Ricketts,, Of
Orange, and hold meeting here at
some early day to inaugurate the move
ment. 1t only need to be begun and
pushed in order to succeed. The Free
Lance.
Yes, our files bear out the foregoing.
1t seems that The Free Lance took mp
this matter several years before the
Council acted on it, But The Free
Lance is 30 often the pioneer in mat
ters that succeed, that it hardly feels
like calling attention, of its own motion.
to such subjects. The Free Lance would
be glad to see its neighbor of the Land
mark say another word about the matter,
especially as COL W. H. Taylor, Gen.
Lees adjutant general, and resident
Of Norfolk, is earnestly interested in
this matter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20
Nav Oppose Morgan.

Birmingham, Ala, July II, -Anent
the statement of Senator Morgan, that
so far as he knew he is without oppo.
sition for reelection to the Senate
Gov. Johnston, was asked the direct
question if he would be q candidate
for the Sanatorship. The Governor re-
piled. after some deliberation, that
he had not made up his mind just yet
as to what his future course will be.
He added:
"As to announcing my candidacy for
the office, there is plenty of time for
me to do that IL / should 80 decide, as
the election is over year of. l have
been told that Congressman Bankhead
is an avowed candidate for Senator. "
The manner of the Governor indicated
that in due season he would formally
announce his Senatorial candidacy. 1t
is stated on the best authority that the
formal announcem emit Of Mr.. Bank
head will also be forthcoming soon. The
entrance of Bankhead in the contest Is
looked upon as further lessening Nor
gan schances, as Bankhead's supporters,
as q rule, are men who would otherwise
vote for Morgan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20
Glad Negroes Are Moving Against Phil
ippine War.

John Mitchell, the editor Of the
Richmond Planet, the colored organ,
says:
Il have read with interest the re-
port Of the organization Of citizens OF
color into anti.expansion leagues. l
believe the attempt to subjugate one
race Of people after war to free an
other is parody upon justice.
II am opposed to Mr.. McKinley's
policy in the Philippines, and il 1t is
endorsed by the Republican party.
am opposed to the Republican party
upon that issue. 1t annihilates at one fell
swoop the principles for which Grant
fought, Lincoln died, and Sumner
commended. To subjugate the Filipi'
nos is to engage in war Of conquest.
To engage in war Of conquest is to
violate one of the most solemn pledges
ever made by the Chief Executive Of
the nation.
l believe that every colored man in
every part Of this great country of ours
should organize against the prevailing
policy. believe Mr.. Edward Akin
son and his colleagues are rights. be-
lieve that Senator Hosr's patriotic ut
terances embrace timely warning to
the nation, and to ignore them is to in.
yite disaster. We're a white man 1
should advocate the same policy that l
do as o colored man."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20
Mckinley Called a Traitor.

DR.. J. r. Riley, of Washington, d.
O., president Of the Anti-Imperialist
National Oolored Auxiliary League,
with William Lloyd Garrison and
others, addressed a meeting in Boston,
Mass, Monday. upon How Imperial
ism and Expansion Will Affect the
Colored Race A branch Of the league
was formed in that city.
DR.. Riley read his address in voice
inaudible to two-thirds Of the assembly.
Cries Of Louder 90 were frequent, and
eventually the audience drowned the
speaker by clapping hands. Again and
again the chairman asked for order,
but in vain. Finally |. B. Allen arose
and begged the audience to keep quiet
or 90 home. Even this had no effect,
and Chairman Plummer threatened to
call the police.
Rev. MIR. Ferris pastor Of the church.
made an urgent plea that those who
disagreed with anti-imperialist ideas
listen patiently. This tranquilized
things in degree
DR.. Riley rehearsed many benefact
ions received by the colored race at the
hands of x.Confederates and demo-
Gratis, and scored the Republicans for
double dealing. He said that Lincoln
placed Union first and recognized the
constitutionality of slavery. These
resolutions were adopted:
THE colored people Of Boston, in
meeting here assembled, desire to en-
ter their solemn protest against the
present unjustifiable invasion Of Amer
lean soldiers in the Philippine Islands.
While the rights of colored citizens
in the South, sacredly guaranteed them
by the amendment Of the Constitution,
are shamelessly disregarded. and while
the frequent lynchings of negroes. who
are denied a civil trial, are a reproach
to republican government, the duty OF
President and country is to reform these
crying domestic wrongs and not attempt
the civilization of alien people by pow
der and shot. "
Rev. Mr.. Ferris said II President
Mckinley has not been traitor to the
black man, then there are no traitors. "
This was greeted with applause.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20
Gen. Funston's Advice Respecting the
Filipiincs.

The following rather surprising in.
terview is credited to Brigadier Gen.
Funston by Rounseville Williams, con.
sui at Hongkong, who, during a visit
to Manila, interviewed the fiery Kan
san. Gen. Funston. despite his war
like reputation. is reported as saying,
referring TO subjugation of the Philip
pines:
II believe at present that there should
be little less gunpowder and more dip
lomacy Filipinos are. no doubt, i'm
pressed by the former in manner
they will remember. think that we
should consider them as children and
treat them accordingly. Grant them
some concessions, which are seemingly
Of great Importance TO them. Give
them some assurance and sexual dem
onstration of our good will and friend.
ship for them to win their confidence.
"A civil government should be estab-
lished at once, backed up with strong
military. not less than the strength Of
military forces now here. The military
should be independent and separate
from the civil government. but stand
ing ready to hurry into execution edicfs
and laws and Of the civil authorities.
should il be necessary.
IL believe the backbone of this in
surrection is broken. II the FilipinOs
Go not give up by the end Of the rainy
season, / am in favor of the Govern
ment bringing 100, 600 men here and
making short work Of ending any fur
Their resistance. Strange as IL may
seem. am almost "a peace at any
price man When life and property
can be saved it is almost crime not
to follow that rule. am a Republi-
can. but | am an anti-expansiOnist,
though a mild one. -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20

Gov. Tyler. it seems. does not pro-
pose to give the people Of the State any
of his anecdotes from the hastings this
year. The Governor would be very
wise to remember that whilst speech is
silver, silence is golden. and so spare
the people his comments on their selec.
tion of their delegates, and their fixing
the dates Of their primaries to suit
themselves. The Governor as "kick-
or" Ii not as great q success as in
lighter vein.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20

Park Agnew, Collector Of Internal
Revenue Of the Sixth District has des-
ignated July % as the slime and Lynch
burg, Va, as the place for examining
candidates for positions Of deputy COL
lectors and storekeepers and gaugers
This Is not TO be COMPOUNDED with civil
service examinations. but, in fact, is
part Of the recent plan Of curtailing
the civil services scope.
II looks strange to The Free Lance
that Mr.. Agnew. whose prominence in
politics comes almost entirely Of the
fact that he was defeated for Congress
In the Eighth District by the son Of
Robert E. Lee should fix the place for
this examination 80 far of. But then
Mr. Agnew probably does not expect to
run for Congress again.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20
published tri-weehl

TnCFREEL LANCE published tri- weekly
A an independent newspaper, islocsted .. 90
Ooumercs COR william ST., Fredericksours'
vireinis, and 10 issued on Tuesday, THURSDAY
ana saturday mornings by The free
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Prirtias Company 90 Frsssr'eHs
ssrs virsIais."
Iss Subscription Terms are tl-SO per year.
u.00 for months, 70 cents for montn'' VI
80 cents for months.
Ita Advertising Rates are for one square OF
tan lines or less, nrst insertion.bO cents,and 70
ssnts for each additional insertion. Shopper
square per year. No position 0tuen ana no
forssou advertisements are taken at less rate
tAon our home patrons pay. The right Is re-
served TO reject or modify any advertisement
IA deemed libelous or otherwise Objectionable
Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
rear viii be charged invariably at transient
fstes-
Ali letters recommending candidates fof
once must be paid for 10 insure their puon
cation.
Resolutions of respect 70 deceased members
passed by societies. corporations, sssocistions'
or other organizations will be Invariably
charged for a. advertising matter.
All Communications OF every character
should be addressed to 'THRFRRR LANCE"
ersderfeksburx, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20

Concerning Gov. Tyler's candidacy
for the U. 9. Senate the Richmond
correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun
says:
ut lie the general belief among those
who look at the situation from q non.
partisan standpoint that the Governor
IL merely making this fight as an enter
ing wedge for the Senatorial vacancy
six years hence. The Governor IL q
persistent worker and never tires.
He was candidate for the Governor
ship for about ~ years and was a
candidate before three conventions. in
GLIDING the one by which he was nomi-
uated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20
rso row, oornc;l of GordonsvilIe

The Town Council Of Gordonsville
assembled officially Tuesday night to
give the representatives OF the proposed
railroad a welcome. To this meeting
the citizens of the town and its sur
roundings had been invited, and were
present in quite q goodly number ,espe-
ciully was this true Of the business
men Of the town.
Capt. p. p Barbour presided over the
meeting, and his words Of welcome
were delivered with much earnestness
and assurance Of appreciation upon the
part Of the town, with the projectors OF
the new road.
The representatives Of the proposed
road were Gen. Jas. S. Negley, Presi-
dent of tho Rockingham & w. Va. r.
R., and Mining and Manufacturing
Co., Of New York; G. w. Holdman,
private secretary of DEWITT Smith, Of
New York VIM. H. Hartman, r. o
Eddins and Engineer O. +. Dickinson.
Gen. Jas S Negley addressed the
meeting, in which be stated the road
would be another trunk to the Coast
Air Line. and would bring into market
the coal fields which are west Of the
Blue Ridge, and along the Alleghanies,
which comprise some of the best coal
beds in America. He said II would also
run through the forest lands, rich in
hard woods, barks and other valuable
timbers. which now. Notwithstanding
they were worth millions, when made
marketable, were valueless. His ad.
dress as whole, was full of logical
reasons for the building Of the road
He assured his hearers that some OF the
best financiers In New York were in
terested in the road --GOrdonsville Ga
zette
One Of the New York gentlemen in
terested in the building Of the Madison
Railroad was here Monday in confer
ence with some of our citizens. He
had been through Rappahannock and
Madison counties, and was well salts
fed with the outlook in those counties.
1t has not been determined at what
point the road will connect with the
Southern or the o. Il O., but that de-
ponds upon the efforts of the people at
the different points. This gentleman
regards this as the natural point for
the terminus, and was well pleased
with the route which has been surveyed
between this point and Madison. Pied
mont Virginian, Orange 0. Ii.
In the foregoing clippings are sug-
gestions of either one or two railroads.
It is we'll known that engineers are
surveying hereabouts, but what is our
wide.awake Business Mems Associa-
ticn, whose herculean efforts seem to
run to seed on getting up a few excur-
sions, doing? Can anyone tell US why
that active body has not appointed q
committee to find out what is going on
and where the interests Of Fredericks-
burg are supposed to come in. Then
we have a committee in the Council on
public interests. If the private inter-
ests Of the members of the committee
have ever enabled them 10 the way Of
suggesting new enterprises to do any
thing for the public good The Free
Lance would be glad to be advised OF
it. Gentlemen, wake up, get move on
you; do something; either make a
spoon, or spoil a horn trying, but
don't sit quiet as if oppressed by a
nightmare. Let US see if more railway
steam whistles can't wake up the old
Burg. Will you simply turn over
yawn and gap and say-AFTER A
WHILE?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20

Persons troubled with diarrhoea will
he interested in the experience OF Mr..
W. M. Bush, clerk of Hotel Dorrance.
Providence, r. I. He says: "For
several years 1 have been almost con-
slant sufferer from diarrhoea, the fire.
ouent attacks completely prostrsting
me and rendering me unfit for my
duties at this hotel. About two years
ago a travelling salesman kindly gave
me small bottle Of Chamberlain
Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
Much to my surprise and delight its
effects were immediate. Whenever
felt symptoms Of the disease / would
fortify myself against the attack with
few doses of this valuable remedy.
The result has been very satisfactory
and almost complete relief from the
affection" For sale by NJ NJ. Lewis,
Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20
nnnnsition 70 Senator Hoar.

A special to the New York Tribune
from Boston says. Senator Hoar will
not 90 back to the Senate il the plans
of the present republican leaders are
carried out, because Of his anti.imperial'
istic sentiments. The candidates for
the U. s. Senate in the republican.party
are many, and in opposition to Senator
Hoar are mentioned the names Of ex-
Gov. Long, Gov Wolcott. William II.
Halle, Representative Moody and Gen.
Draper Senator Hoar will no doubt
be q candidate for reelection.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20
Will Not Notice the Protest Of the War
Correspondents.

The Washington, d. G., Star Of the
18th says:
The excitement caused by the publ
cation of the war correspondents formal
indictment of Gen. Otis management
of the Philippine campaign had almost
completely died ont in official circles
this afternoon, and the statement was
officially made that the so-called round
robin" called for no official action. II
was explained at the War Department
that it must be assumed that Gen. Otis
has done right unless there is some in
disputable proof to the contrary.
Otis telegraphed on the 18th, from
Manila that there 10 continued heavy
rain, and shat cyclonic storms impede
business in the harbcr. and that every.
thing awaits subsistence Of typhoon
now prevailing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20

The State Of Minnesota holds now
nearly 81, 900 600. worth Of Virginia
bonds. On July Bird, $500 900 were
invested in these securities and Mon
days purchases were made 30 the ex-
tent Of $91, 200. Minnesota is very
rich state and has much money invest.
ed.
The State Of Minnesota knows that
the State Of Virginia will more than
likely meet her interest. but If there
should be o hitch. Minnesota can bring
An original action in the Supreme
Court Of the United States. to enforce
the payment Of interest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20

IN THE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE CIR
lcuit Court of the County otCaroline en- the
18th cay of July 1899.
Ellen w. Downing, eXecutrlx Of
the estate Of John NJ. Hudgin. .Plaintin,
Against
Walter G. Hudgin and others. Defendants
IN VACATION.
The object of this suit is 10 cOnstrue the
last will and testament of the said J. NJ.
Hudgfn and ascertain the rights ana interest
of all parties hereunder.
And an affidavit having been made ana nled
that the defendants, Walter q. HudgiD. Mary
Falconer and Charles 5. Falconer, ner nus,
band Salie G.. Hudgln, Carrie II. Campbell
and James X. Campbe |. her husband Mag
gle II. Douthitt snd H. 5. Douthitt, her hus
band Kate G.. Hudgin, Nellie II smith ana
Charles /. Smith, her husband Robert hud-
gin, Mildred ). Boulware, BESSIE L. Bouiimare'
Robert II. Boulwsre, Alfred J. Bodlware,-
Harriet G.. Ray and Horace E. Ray, her
husband Mildred N. BOulware, Margaret ii.
Boulware, Gray Estep Murphy, an infant
Frank BOulware. an infant; waiter bout
ware, an infant Bessie Boulware, an infant
Lille Adams BOulware, Anna IS. Hudgln,
Robert Wescom Hudgin, Annie G.. Hudgin'
Jane b. Hudgin, Thomas Is. HudRln, Saran
B, Sutton, Virginia Graham sutton, Rosa I.
sutton, Garnett W, suttoo,, hlla SutDQn'
fants Robert II. Downing and John P;Down-
ing are not residents of the State OF Nlrgina
IL Is ordered that they do appear mere, with.
IN Is days after due publication hereoi, ana
interest in this suit. And IL Is tufther order
cd that CODY hereof be published once
week for four weeks In some newspaper,and
that a COPY be foi thwith posted at the front
door of the court house OF tnls county
A cOpy-Teste:
Thomas W. Valentine. Clerk.
Hill Cater and w +. Ennis. p. O.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20
Weather forecast for Fred
ericksbuTo and oiciRitU.
Fair Thursday aoith mod
crate temperature.

Temperatures Tuesday in the extreme
Northwest were: Boise, Idaho, l02 (;
Havre, Montana. 100; Helena and Win
nemucca, SO degrees each Huron and
Rapid City, 81 degrees each; Bismarck
ard williston, SO degrees each.
This looks as il hot wave is APP
preaching.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20
The Dispatch says {:

The plans for the new court house at
Accomac will be adopted by the Board
Of Supervisors July Goth. The contract
viii probably be let then.
The fight which the town OF Parksley
made against the building Of new
court house on the site Of the ancient
structure at Accomac seems to have
been unsuccessful.
Ii will be remembered that The Free
Lance expressed the opinion that the
court house would not be removed from
Drummondtown.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20

Several worthy colored men who are
holding down q government job at
Washington have hurried to the White
House to assure Mckinley that the
oolored revolt Is not general. These
gentlemen are evidently In no danger
Of losing their jobs and Mckinley can
derive all the benefit possible from such
isolated statements.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20
The Louisville Courier Journal says ;

The national park which IL is pro.
posed 10 establish In Spotsylvania
county, Va, viii embrace battlehelds
where the Federal armies were COM
,nanded by Burnside. Hooker, and
Grant, It may be inexpedient at this
late day. but il will nevertheless occur
20 the reader that this gives two gen.
erals who lost to one that won battles
In that region. There 10 said to be
little change In the scenery, and the
esrthworks of the two sides can be seen
running for miles In nearly parallel
lines- The State Of Virginia Is re-
ported to be willing 10 transfer the
and 20 the United States, and park
there would DO quite as interesting as
any Of those already provided as me-
MORALS Of the great controversy.
Yea verify. and far more so. There
are no where In the world In so small
an srsa Of sersisory four suoh fields OF
battle q Tssdsrioksbnrg. ohancellors'
vile. the wiIldsrnsss and spossylvAnis
g. Il
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20

DR.. Oady's Condition Powders, are
lust what q horse needs when In bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
yermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best In use to put o
horse In prime condition. Price 20
cents per package For sale by M. NJ.
Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20

The Dewey Home Fund is only $40,
600, though subscriptions have been
solicited for nearly two months, but
with this sum house will be bought
for the Admiral in Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20

1t is stated that the situation in the
Philippines is much more critical than
the American public has been allowed
to know.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20

Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
vanderlip has returned from a trip to
the Pacific coast. He says the Far
West ia prosperous and free silver lie o
dead political Issue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20

Mayor Garter H. Harrison has de-
clined to mske speech Of welcome to
the Democratic National Committee
men at their coming meeting in Chi
oago today.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20

Gen. Wood continues to take vigorous
measnres for checking the yellow fever
as Santiago.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20

Twenty millions Of dollars is the es-
innate Of the spring cleanup Of gold
In the Klondike.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20

Five men are reported to have been
killed In another feud conflict in Clay
county, Ky.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20

TN THE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE CIR
i cult Court Of the County OF Caroline on
the 18th day of July. 1888.
Thomas Alsop..... ..,.'.....''' ..''' flalntiu'
against
Laura AlsOp. ...,......''''sss'''' Dcichuaii''
IN VACATION.
The object of this suit is TO obtain divorce
a yincnlo matrimonii from Laura Alsop.
And an affidavit having been made and flied
that the defendant, Laura AlsOp, is nota res
ident of the State of Virginia, IL is ordered
that She do appear here, within fifteen days
after due publication hereof, and do what may
be necessary 20 protect her interest In this
suit. And IL is further ordered that copy
hereof be published once week foe four
weeks i'm some newspaper. and that copy be
posted at the front door Of the courthouse
OF this county.
A copy-Teste
THOMAS W. VALENTINE. Clerk.
W. z. ENNIS, p. q.
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