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The evening times., 1899-11-03
INCENDIARIEs AT WORK.
One School Burned and Another
Nearly BlONn Up.

KANE. Pa. Nov. 3.-An attempt was
made Wednesday night to burn the tempo
rary school building which has just been
completed at Smethport. The janitor dis
covered a lighted candle which had been
placed in an upright position and fastened
to a desk near the stove. The gas had
been turned on full head with the expecta-
tion that the room would fill with it and
the lighted candle would cause an expIo-
sion. The dizcovery was made in the nick
of time.
The only school building Smethport had
was destroyed by incendiaries several
weeks ago and a temporary building had
to be secured and fitted up. Other fires of
recent date Indicate that the town is at the
mercy Of firebugs. and the people are in
terror, not knowing what to expect next.
The evening times., 1899-11-03

Miss Fidele Clark, daughter OF. Gen.
and Mrs W. T. Clark. and Mr.. William
FLOYD Mutchler. of Easton, Pa, were mar
ried last night at the family residence of
the bride. 1928 U Street. About forty
guests witnessed the ceremony, which was
performed by Rev. Wallace. Radcliffe, d.
u. A string orchestra announced the
approach of the bride. who was es-
corted by her father to the bay win
dow, where the groom awaited her
coming, with his best man, Mr.. T. S. Clark.
ir.. Of New York. There were no other
attendants. The bride wore a trailing
gown of white crepe de chine over silk.
with the yoke and sleeves Of rich lace.
She dispensed with the conventional veil.
but carried a large cluster Of Bride roses
arranged in shower bouquet. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mutchler left later in the evening
for a honeymoon trip to the North. the
latter gowned in a travelling suit of plum
cloth. They will be at home at 1928 U
Street, after December l. ur-
The evening times., 1899-11-03
A HAIRPIN IN HER BRAIN.
Curious and Fatal Accident to Mrs
Frances Webb,

NEEDHAM. Mass. Oct, 3.-Mrs Frances
Webb. wife of Rev. Robert L. Webb, pas
tor of the Needham Baptist Church, met
her death through peculiar accident yes
terday. She was taken with an appoIectic
fit and fell. striking her head against a
stove. A large hatpin which she was
wearing was driven into her brain and
caused death within a few minutes
The remains will be, taken today to
Washington ID. c.. for burial
The evening times., 1899-11-03

Mrs. Hazen, the fiancee OF Admiral
Dewey. left yesterday for fortnight's trip
TO New York. She was accompanied by her
mother. Mrs. Washington Mclean, and her
sister, Mrs. Ludlow.
The evening times., 1899-11-03
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Bishop Satterlee officiated Wednesday at
the marriage in this city of Miss Margaret
Boulger and Mr. 'Treadwell Cleveland, of
Washington and New York.
The evening times., 1899-11-03
A BIx Order foS CARS.

SUSQUEHANNA, Pa, Nov s.-The Erie
Railroad has obtained from the American
Car and Foundry Company bid on 1000
coal cars, but the order will probably be
increased to 1900.
The evening times., 1899-11-03

Mr.. and Mrs. David Wolfe Brown and the
Misses Brown are located for the winter
at the Westminster, Seventeenth and
Streets.
The evening times., 1899-11-03

LAwRENCEvlLLE. Pa. Nov. 3.-scar-
let fever is raging at the town Of Nelson.
near here. and the schools have had to
close In consequence. srs se,s-.f
The evening times., 1899-11-03

Mr.. and Mrs. James S. Edwards have is
sued cards for the wedding reception of
their daughter Julia and Mr.. Frederick
Tracy Millham, Of New York. Wednesday.
November Is. The ceremony will tske
place at the home of the bride at noon, in
the presence of relatives and intimate
friends.
The evening times., 1899-11-03
TAXES IN PORTO RICO.

DR.. and Mrs. Henry Kragstad have re-
turned from the Virginia Hot Springs.
The evening times., 1899-11-03
II there Is
trouble with
the
Stomach,
Liver or
Kidneys,

why don't you
try Hostetter's
Stomach Bit
ters? 1t has
cured others
why not you?
a dose three
times a day
will give you
new life.
The evening times., 1899-11-03
$3.50
Handmade q
Winter Shoes.

Nothing as good sold
for this price anywhere
They are hand-sewed and
fit perfectly. All latest
styles-0 patent leather,
tan storm calf, box or
wax calf, and vici kid.
The evening times., 1899-11-03
$500
Guaranteed
Enamel Shoes.

Made In the best possi-
BILE manner on latest style
Vici Kid lined. with In
visible cork soles. A new
pair given free. il the up
pers should break before
the soles are worn
through.
The evening times., 1899-11-03

In both Laced and Cal
ters. made of soft Ster-
ling Calf, with genuine
visible cork soles; are
very easy to feet and keep
them dry and warm in
any kind of weather.
The evening times., 1899-11-03

IS different popular styles of ex-
cellently made vici kid and box
calf medium and heavy weight
sole laced and button Boots. Cn
the usual $3.50 kinds; TO- ~
The evening times., 1899-11-03

Boys triple sole finest handmade
genuine Cordovan and Tan Chrome
Calf. regular $3.50 grades r0 IN
Shoes. - n
The evening times., 1899-11-03

Double sole extension edge d
kid and crackp-oof calf laced and
ton boots; shoes that can be c.
had nowhere else under 81.
OUR PRICE. 10
The evening times., 1899-11-03

The "WI- MO- -DAU-SIS." famous
Health and Beauty Boots. are pro-
nounced by shoe experts the G1
best shoes on earth sold at N1
OUR PRICE W
The evening times., 1899-11-03

Cork sole leather lined kid and
calf: handmade mannish
shape. extension edge; 50 G1 T
grade shoes. ~ y
OUR PRICE. .YSsN
The evening times., 1899-11-03

Misses Cork Sole" hand-sewed fine
Dress Shoes. laced and button, kid OF
patent tipped. Equaling any r n IN
$3.50 Shoes. A/"I
TOMORROW. .V6sVV
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-05
Foreign Affairs.

Excitement at johannesburg on sc-
count Of the fear of war has increased
and almost a panic prevails there.
The testimony before the Dreyfus
c}urtm1rtial at Rennes, France, this
week is expected TO mark critical
stage
A tablet in honor Of Samuel de
Champlain, the founder Of Canada, "
has been erected at Honheur, France,
where he lived
Immediate anxiety regarding the
crops in Central India has been re-
moved by fall Of rain.
SPANISH AMERICAN ISLANDS.
The Fllipinos are said 10 be short OF
rations, and are trying to smuggle food
from Manila
Phe American prisoners in the hands
of the Filipinos are better treated than
the Spaniards.
The latest estimate places the num-
Der Of Spanish monks now held as pris-
oners in the Philippines at 500
Americans captured mountain fort
in Negros after ascending 1000 feet
under fire.
President MsKinley's census pro-
clamation is satisfactory to few ele-
ments in Cuba.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-05

At the Norfolk Democratic conyen
ton to nominate candidates for the
Legislature, Mr. Lyons and Mr.. John
Whitehead won the prizes. The con-
test was close between Mr.. Whitehead
and Mr.. ". H. Sergeant, Jr. Judge
Dalton, in nominating Mr. Whitehead,
said he had it from a close friend OF
Senator Martin that Whitehead's nomi-
nation would be especially gratifying
to him" 1t may be that hereby hangs
a tale. The reader may remember Col.
Fenton Day, Senator Martins father
in.law, caused the defeat Of Whitehead
as census supervisor for the Second
Congressional District, and had one OF
his favorites put in. 1t was said at the
time that Whitehead was greatly out
ragged deeply incensed, prodigiously IN
dignant, Immensely angry, stupendous-
ly rambuzzled. But now he turns up
not only pacifed, bat greatly delighted
at being nominated for the Legislature !;
and Senator Martin. the son-in-law OF
his father in-law, Col. Day. who de-
feated Whitehead for supervisor, per-
mits it to be known to the convention
that the nomination Of Whitehead for
the Legislature would be especially
gratifying to him. Gan it be that the
Junior Senator carries sround with him
in his campaign for reelection spe'
cific for disappointed expectations, a
Balm of Gilead. as 1t were. a Winslow's
Soothing Syrup, so to speak, an alchemy
that can, in the words Of Macbeth :,
minister to a mind diseased. and pluck
q rooted sorrow from the soul? There
are many lessons in politics that the
unsophlsticated do not understand
Many uncivil things have been said OF
Senator Martin by Congressman Jones
aud others, but nobody has yet risen to
assert that he is unsophistioated. No;
the accomplishment Of being thorough
ly I'D to snuff must, as it would seem :,
be accorded him by everybody, friend
and foe alike.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-05

The figures Of modern commerce are
so amazing as almost to Supply the
understanding. Think Of an order for
five hundred million 900, 600, 000) feet
of southern yellow pine to build road
in Africa Thousands, perhaps mil
lions, Of forest lands in Texas and
Louisiana are under contract to I'LL this
stupendous order
How long would it take our honest
and worthy fellow -countymen OF
Spotsylvania, or our equally honest
and worthy neighbors across the river
in Stafford. who daily haul wagon loads
Of wood into town, to compute the
time in which they could deliver this
yellow pine? You had as we'll ask
them to compute the distance to one
of the fixed stars. The marvels Of the
age in which we live easily discount
the Tales of the Arabian Nights.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-05

The seven members of the Dreyfus
court martial are being closely watched
for indications Of their leanings in the
case and the probable verdict. Some
Dreyfusards are inclined to reckon two
il not three in favor Of the prisoner.
but the general tone of that side is one
Of encouragement and foreboding 1t is
evident that the court will acquit only
on the compassion Of overwhelming
evidence. and even then the issue is in
doubt. The court. martial does not
need to be unanimous to convict or
acquit. Five votes to two for condem-
nation will lead to verdict of guilty.
A vote Of four to three against him
would acquit by "a favoring min
ority ;" as the term is. If FIVE vote
against him and cannot agree upon a
sentence he will receive the lightest
punishment suggested by any Of the
five. "Absolution is possible by a
vote that the prisoner is not guilty OF
treason, for which he is being tried
but is guilty Of some other offence. Ii
the court dare not convict Dreyfus in
face OF the evidence of his innocence,
there are ways left to evade the direct
issue Of innocence or guilt BY adopt
ing one Of them the court may hope TO
clear Dreyfus and yet maintain "the
honor Of the army" 1t would deceive
no one. Bat the court may conclude
that transparent sham Is better than
the risk Of comp d'etat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-05

The Mobile Register is very unhappy
lest the hesitation Of the Southern peo-
ple In furnishing recruits for the new
Philippine regiments may bring upon
this section the opprobrium of dis
loyalty to the flag. and want OF patri'
otto fervor. The Register reminds its
readers that the South has, in by gone
DAYS tainted the New Englanders
with lack OF patriotism in the wars OF
the Republic; in the war OF 1872. IA
with England; and in the Mexican
war. The Mobile journal grows pa
thetic and ever lachrymose. Listen to
its wall
The Northern people have long want
ed an excuse to ppt stigma upon us
Of the South Now they have II and
they will take advantage OF It, They
will point to the few enlistments from
the South, and then TO the newspapers
whose utterances but paraphase those
Of the New England maloontents CT
OF lSI2-'l4 We are going to be damn
ed in the eyes of the world That 5
the long and short of IL. And we see
no way Of escape, except we express
ourselves and our loyalty in mass
meeting and declare in no uncertain
tones our condemnation OF the disloy'
al utterances Of those who assume to
speak for us through the columns OF
the press.
The Mobile Register is hysterical
and absurd, il not insane. What ana
logy is there between the patriotic
war Of protection to American sailors
in 1912, and the war of protection to
American citizens in 1913. and the
present war Of conquest and imperial
ism in 1892 None whatever The
hesitation of the South to enlist for the
conquest Of the Philippines is not
from q want Of patriotism, but from an
adherence of this new. born departure
from the doctrines Of the Declaration of
Independence. and the immemorial
traditions Of the Republic expressed in
Jefferson's immortal language, that
"all Just government rests upon the con-
sent Of the governed "
If the Mobile Register would re-
fresh itself in the early history Of the
country, and especially in the funda-
mental principles of Republican free
dom, as expounded by the fathers and
founders Of the Republic, it would not
be so brash in attributing to the South
a lack of patriotism in the reluctance
Of its people to enlist for the subJu-
CATION Of a half barbarous people in the
far regions Of the equatorial tropics
eight thousand miles distant from
the American coast.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-05

DR.. Mariana Ponce. Aguinaido's
private secretary. who has been inter-
viewed at Montreal while, enroute from
London to Manila. says; my country
fights and will fight, for her independ-
ence. because she Is fully convinced
that il is q duty imposed by Providence.
The ambition of q powerful nation is
not enough to make her renounce her
destiny. She is ready to make every
sacrifice for the defence Of the freedom
of the land. The last word in the
question has been said by my nation
The Philippines will become and Amer
lean possession only when there are no
more Filipinos. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-05

Rev. Peter MacQueeD went to the
Philippines last winter, with letters
from the President and others that
gave him unsual opportunities to see
things as they were He has now re-
turned and reports that among the
things that he saw was, for one, the
weakness Of the whole affair in having
Gen. Otis act as military and civil
governor. "In my six months stay
says Mr.. MscQueen, Il found not one
man who would say that Gen. Otis is
q competent officer. " AS to possible
peace and an American government
ne says: There is not Filipino in
the island that wants the American
form Of government.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-05

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Yasrly sdye rtisers disseminating during the
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All letters recommending candidates iof
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All Communications of every character
should be addressed TO ''THRfRBs LANUh'
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-05

Attorney General Montague says 1t
will be impossible for him to accept
the invitation to go to Kentucky to
speak for Mr. Goebel, the Demo-
cratic candidate for the governor
ship.
The trade of the United States with
Africa has increased nearly 800 per cent.
in the past 10 years. American manu-
facturers have supplanted articles form
erly supplied by other countries.
Great numbers of visitors have ar
rived in Philadelphia for the National
Encampment Of the Grand Army OF
the Republic, which began there yester-
day.
The National Association Of Letter
Carriers began its ANNALS meeting
yesterday at Scranton, Pa.
Folly. $50 white men have been Sc
cured to take the place Of the striking
lored longshoremen at Newport News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-05
POLITICAL.
Tyler Carries culpeper Newhouse Wins.


Culpeper. Va, September 2 The
Democratic primary. held in this coun-
~ today, proved TO be one of the most
hOtly.c )ntest political fights ever wit.
messed in this county Sufficient re-
turns have been received here 60 indl.
cate that Culpeper county has been car
ried for Governor Tyler by a moi rlty
ranging from 100 e. l25
The legi alive contest is much Il srr
aud the result is still in doubt The
returns appear b. indicate that New
house won by a very small margin over
McClauahan, the incumbent
This IL the second contest between
these gentlemen Two years ago DR.
Mechanism won over Mr. NeShouse
by three votes
All # the precincts in the county
have been heard from exc' p Richar ds-
willie. aud Newhouse Is sixty three
ahead
one II the striking features Of the
contest was at Brandy Station. the
home Of Congressman John f. Rixey
and Of Candidate McOlanahan. Mr..
Rixey was firm supporter Of Governor
Tyler, and Mr. McClanahan was regard
I'd az the candidate a the Martin peo-
pie. The precinct. Of course, gave DR.
Mechanism "A m j1rity Of hity.nine.
but it also gave Governor Tyler "a
majority Of twelve.
Later Full reports from every pre-
cinct in the county give Mr.. Newhouse
thirty-one majority for the House Of
Delegates. The contest for Senator was
overshadowed by the legislative fight,
and full returns will not be btiinable
until tomorrow.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-05

The Free Lance, in Its last issue,
quoted with COMMUNICATION. the salu-
tary advice given to his race by COL
ored bishop Of Maryland, and the
equally wise admonition Of Rev. W. O.
Brown. Of North Carolina. colored, to
his brethren Of the Baptist convention
In Baltimore. At the risk Of seeming
monotonous the reader must have some
other gratifying expressions. and pru-
dent counsels, that were earnestly i'm
pressed upon the members Of this Balti-
more convention Of colored Baptists
Rev. s. N. Vass. the Southern score
tary Of the Baptist Publication
Society. made brief address in the in
terests of that society during the morn
ing. He said 1.-THE change that has
been gradually effected in the minds OF
most people In this country In regard 10
the oolored people In the last few years
IL remarkable. You and are suffering
not only from race prejudice. but from
sectional prejudice.
I'VE have q serious problem confront
ing rs We've got to decide whether
we are going to stay here and cooper
ate with the white brethren in the 30
Luton Of our problem or whether we are
going 10 70 ahead by ourselves and end
in determination.
There's ne use knocking against a
stone WALL
Another speaker used the following
well considered and most opportune Ian
gusge: LET the people be taught to
fear God and keep his comm andments
Let all. both white and black, be trained
to respect the ma jesty OF the law and
this much vexed race problem will solve
itself.
LET as condemn rape and rapists
lynching and lynchers. Race preach
ers are q menace to the religion o
Jesus Christ, and by cunning. ill-ad
yised indoctrination and subtle theories
they are sowing from the pulpit tare
In sufficient abundance to choke tn
maturing grain. Race maniacs may d.
for politicians but they will not To-
preachers "
Rev. DR.. Spiiler Of Hampton, Va
said: II am as ready as any one to ris
nm and condemn the wrong doer, be b
white or black. want to sustain tn
law. and IL necessary for the protection
of our homes, to exterminats ever.
negro who disobeys the law"
Now II such temperate and WIS.,
oounsels as shese should be given to tn
mario race IL would greatly tend to
na.oesble and benefcient solution o
the angry question Of ''raOs an'ago
pt.m'' whioh is now sgisasing the p0S
Ito mind. not only in the South but u
tas North - well.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-05
The Amherst Primary.

Amherst, Va, September 8
Returns from the legislative primary
held in this county Saturday, while in
complete indicate that Amherst has gone
for Or. r. B Ware, over Thomas
Whitehead, Jr. The senatorial question
was not involved, both candidates hav-
ing declared for Martin. The fight
was over the county judgeship.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-05
Augusta and staunton Delegates Mostly Fa-
vor Martin.

Staunton, Va. Sep. 3 -District and
ward meetings in the county OF Au-
gusta and city of Staunton were held
Saturday to elect seventy five delegates
to the county convention, which will
meet Wednesday next to nominate two
candidates of the Democratic party for
the House of Delegates. Staunton and
Beverley Manor District send delega-
tions for Martin, while the other dis
tricts are uninstructed as between the
candidates for Senator.
MIR. Martin friends among the en-
tire list of delegates seem TO be IN q
large majority.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-05
New Form Of Postal Money Order.

New Form Of Postal Money Order.
The Post Office Department has
adopted new form Of domestic money
order, which will be introduced gradu-
ally. or as supplies Of the old form be-
come exhausted, at the various postof-
fees throughout the country. The new
form is somewhat smaller than the or
der now in use. Its dimensions are
about those Of the ordinary bank draft.
It has two adjuncts-the advice or not.
ification TO be sent by the issuing to
the paying postmaster, Is a reproduce
tion of the order through the use of
carbonized paper (the manifold pro-
cess) and a receipt for the amount to
be furnished by the issuing postmaster
to the remitter. On the back OF the
order separate space has been pro-
vided for the stamps Of banks through
which it may be passed for collection.
In color the order is blue Many ad-
vantages are claimed for the new pat
tern. 1t is expected that on or about
January next the fee charged for or
ders will be materially reduced.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-05
The Roanoke Primary.

Roanoke, Va, September 3-The
Roanoke primary election Saturday
night resulted in the election OF seven
teen delegates for W. p Dupuy (who
is for MARTINI and four for
John Wood (who is for Tyler.
Mr.. Wood announced his candidacy
two days ago, and without any organi-
cation received 29j votes, while Mr.
Dupuy received 40 The votes for the
State Senate was as follows: Lyle ,oS6 ;
Berkeley, 1874 Lyle for the Senate is
not committed, but will abide the in
structions Of the convention. He goes
TO the Salem convention with twenty
one delegates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-05
Weather forecast for FRED
ericks6ur0 and otcinttV.
Fair Tuesday.

The venerable John Sherman Will
head the Ohio delegation to the Chicago
anti.trust conference. Other delegates
from Ohio to the conference are Sena-
tor Foraker, ex Secretary Foster and
Rev. Washington GLADDEN.. Mark Han
mas name does not appear in the list.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-05
wh,tehead Nominated for Senate.

Danville, Va, Sep. The Demcc'
racy of Danville and Plttsylvania coun'
ty met in the theatre at Chatham Sat
urday and nominated Joseph Whitehead
for Senator. and W. II Bnntin, Of Dam
Vile; Henry o Clement, j: ". Greg
ory and r. l. Dodson, OF Pittsyiyanla'
for the House Of Delegates. Mr. White
head was chosen by reclamation, as
was Mr. Buntin, the choice of the city
Democracy The other three nominees
were chosen on the first ballot from
eight aspirants. Martin was endorsed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-05
That Throbhing Headache

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